Four New Yorkers' Not So Scary Pre-Trip Report!

[DisneyObsessive]

Ok guys, got my work schedule for that week I'm leaving, and I'm thrilled! for the 3 days I'm working i have decent hours, a total of 21 (which is great, i thought itd be far less than this)

AND they accepted my request for a 9:45-4 shift on wednesday the 14th, which is my dad's birthday. So, i'll have time to do the dinner and cake thing with him and plenty of time to finish any last minute things and get a good nights sleep.

Some fellow CMs and good friends of mine are heading to WDW tonight and I'm so jealous!!! But that will be me soon!

12 days! single digits on tuesday!

 

[jaydoe]

Some fellow CMs and good friends of mine are heading to WDW tonight and I'm so jealous!!! But that will be me soon!

yep....that will be you!!! And then THEY will be jealous!!

 

[ashley0139]

Agree about the temps in NYC dropping really quickly. What is that about? Today was gorgeous though.

I went to Universal just after high school and while I really enjoyed it once, I have no desire to go back at the moment. I will absolutely be going back when Harry Potter World opens at IOA though. Can't wait for that. But otherwise, no desire.

You're going so soon too! Sounds like you will have an amazing time. Can't wait to hear about it.

 

[DisneyObsessive]

So it's seems that the start of the pilgrimage from WOD NYC to WDW has begun! Seems every few days another CM is coming home and another goes off to the World... it's like a relay race or something!

A week from tomorrow, at this time, we will hopefully be almost arriving at Pop. (thats clearly the ME bus driver driving haha). I wonder if they'll have rooms ready by then? I hope at least one of the two are ready, that way we can all drop our stuff off in that one room for the time being and maybe nap for an hour or so before head to the parks.

My work schedule is a little crazy, my next day off was SUPPOSED to be sunday, but im switching a shift to help someone out, so it won't be until monday argh! So monday is like run around like a chicken with its head cut off day... I'll be laundering and packing and buying last minute purchases and getting everything in order.

Then I work tuesday, wednesday, and then I'll do a once-over on everything and (try to) get some sleep.

I thought the closer we'd get the slower everything would go, but the days seem to be flying by now!

I'm still having a nagging fear of someone not getting to the airport in time, since all 4 of us are coming from different areas and need to meet by 5 am the latest. Until everyone is accounted for at the terminal ill be nervous

Well I've 15 minutes til I'm off to work, so I think I'll peruse the boards a bit!

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

Hi

Just found your PTR. Your plans look great. Seems like you're going to get a lot done while you're there.

We just got back two weeks ago and had a blast!

Looking forward to hearing more about your plans.

 

[jaydoe]

So it's seems that the start of the pilgrimage from WOD NYC to WDW has begun! Seems every few days another CM is coming home and another goes off to the World... it's like a relay race or something!

A week from tomorrow, at this time, we will hopefully be almost arriving at Pop. (thats clearly the ME bus driver driving haha). I wonder if they'll have rooms ready by then? I hope at least one of the two are ready, that way we can all drop our stuff off in that one room for the time being and maybe nap for an hour or so before head to the parks.

My work schedule is a little crazy, my next day off was SUPPOSED to be sunday, but im switching a shift to help someone out, so it won't be until monday argh! So monday is like run around like a chicken with its head cut off day... I'll be laundering and packing and buying last minute purchases and getting everything in order.

Then I work tuesday, wednesday, and then I'll do a once-over on everything and (try to) get some sleep.

I thought the closer we'd get the slower everything would go, but the days seem to be flying by now!

I'm still having a nagging fear of someone not getting to the airport in time, since all 4 of us are coming from different areas and need to meet by 5 am the latest. Until everyone is accounted for at the terminal ill be nervous

Well I've 15 minutes til I'm off to work, so I think I'll peruse the boards a bit!

I hope everything runs smoothly for the rest of your week!!

I too feel like I have to get a lot done.....but the lucky part for me is that I am off all week next week. So tomorrow will be my last day at work!!!!! URG....can I just tell you, tomorrow can not come fast enough! Work is just killing me these days! I think it's just the anticipation, but seriously......I NEED A VACATION!!!!

At least your job must sort of get you MORE excited for you upcoming trip!

Anyway, best of luck to you getting all your ducks in a row!! I hope all the packing and stuff goes super smooth for you!!

 

[DisneyObsessive]

Hey OhioDisneyLover, thank you for dropping by! I've been taking peeks at your TR, very cool!

JayDoe, it's so soon! We are almost there!


It's the "1 week from today..." post! 1 week from today I will be eating around the world at Epcot!

Just got the reminders email saying our trip is just around the corner... how exciting!

what is NOT exciting is the 16+ hours i have to work tomorrow and sunday. I can't seem to rest!

3 out of the 4 of our party went to see Toy Story double feature last night. I had NEVER seen Toy Story 2, so it was fun! I really liked it, it was soo funny, but of course the first one will always rank higher for me. It was a nice way to get excited for the trip!

I still feel so overwhelmed though. I have 4 days of work left, 3 of which are 8 hrs or longer shifts, i have monday to run around and do everything, i also write for a video game website so i have so deadlines before the trip that im running behind on, my dad's birthday is the day before we leave so i need to make time for him... TOO MUCH. Im exhausted.

Another exciting thing, I got my old VHS tape of my first trip to disney in 1988 (i was 2) transferred to DVD! I haven't watched it yet, but man when i was younger i used to play the crap out of that thing! It's such a special video, and especially now.

My mom passed away over 2 1/2 years ago quite suddenly and young (she was only 51) and it's all because of her that i ever got to experience Disney World. She "got" the magic. So i always thank her in my heart for that, and either ride its a small world (her fav ride) or watch Illuminations (we stumbled upon it and fell in love with it together) or both, in her memory.

Well, im about to eat some much needed food and probably head to bed early tonight since i have such a long weekend ahead of me.

 

[DisneyObsessive]

Today's day off is the sweetest feeling ever after 6 days in a row of work!

Currently washing EVERYTHING so im not even dressed and it's 1pm! Have the carry-on sitting in my room and ill be packing as soon as some of my stuff is dry.

I gotta make sure all my paperwork is in order, MNNSHP tix, ME papers, etc.

Did a weather check. things seem to be ok, seems the temps will be dropping:


Thursday, Oct 15
Mostly Sunny
A p.m. t-storm possible
Low: 74 °F
High: 91 °F

Friday, Oct 16
Mostly Cloudy
Thunderstorms possible
Low: 69 °F
High: 88 °F

Saturday, Oct 17
Intermittent Clouds
Colder
Low: 60 °F
High: 78 °F

Sunday, Oct 18
Sunny
Sunshine
Low: 63 °F
High: 79 °F

Monday, Oct 19
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny
Low: 63 °F
High: 82 °F

The 18th is the most important day, and im glad it looks like it'll be beautiful for our NSSHP. Little worried about that possible thunderstorm thursday because of Fantasmic. So far, the hourly forecast has it for 7pm. We were planning on seeing the 9pm show. But then, if the 7:30 is a wash out 9pm will be PACKED

I dont mind possible storms friday, we'll be at food and wine and at least there are plenty of shops and such in world showcase to duck for cover into.

I guess we'll see the closer we get.

I'm so excited i don't know how ill get through the next 2 days!!!

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

The weather looks pretty good for your trip! Yay!!!

 

[ashley0139]

Just so you know, I checked weather obsessively for our trip. Weather.com was forecasting thunderstorms every day of our trip. As it turned out, we literally had maybe 10 minutes of rain in the middle of the day the entire time. And we happened to be waiting for Toy Story Mania so it was good timing. It's Florida - there are ALWAYS supposed to be thunderstorms. That's like, the default forecast. Don't worry.

 

[DisneyObsessive]

Hey guys so this'll be my last post, as im leaving early in the a.m! I have to get last minute packing done in the morning, you know toothbrush and all those things ill need to get ready with first.

My plan tonight is to kick back, watch Glee, and head to bed. Take care everybody, see ya reeeaaal soon!