Ok! I hope these next 6 weeks go by fast! So ready to be there. It's been a year and a half for me. Missing it like crazy.Oh, you're making sense.Although I've been planning like a maniac, I've never coordinated with others either! 11:30 sounds good, too. Or I could meet you somewhere in the World Showcase before then.
Yes, I'm pretty sure we'll meet up at some point(s) as well! I'm definitely interested in Boathouse lunch, just not sure if that time will be too early, but I'll let you know soon. I can just taste the lobster roll now…
Thanks! Can we do this on Sun., July 12? That might fit better with my plans. Or, Sat., July 18 might also work -- I have a dinner reservation at Artist Point that evening. I had booked fastpasses for Wishes and the Main Street Electrical Parade, and then planning to do extra magic hours at the Magic Kingdom. So, I'd have to change at least one of the fastpasses if we choose that night. July 19, I'm going to the campfire singalong but leaving when the movie starts, and was going to try to get back early because the next day I have to get up around 5:30AM, and I'm not a morning person... But checking out Wishes from Top of the World some evening would be fun!Oh, and I'm a DVC member, so I have access to the Top of the World Lounge if you want to check out Wishes from there on Sat or Sun. At least I think I can get you guys in.
I'm Cathy.
But I'm determined to make the most of this trip and keep it as stress-free as possible. Hence, we will be alternating days with our daughter, but still having dinners together because I am NOT going to rebook all those ADRs that I worked so hard to get! Oh, and I currently reside in the Los Angeles area, and while I grew up with Disneyland, I love WDW more.
Yes, I think after dinner on July 14th would work! I'm having dinner at Tusker House that evening, and could meet you afterwards.
OK, sounds good! I also have a detailed schedule... I guess it goes with the territory!OK, let's plan on that for now and re-confirm closer to our departure dates. I have a lot of juggling to do with my carefully crafted itinerary now, but I'm going to make it work somehow.
However long my trip is (and I usually go for around 10-12 days or so), I can always think of more things I'd like to do if there were more time. And that's just on-property. If off-property activities were added, there'd be even more. I guess that's why so many people keep going back, or even move there.
Oh wow that would be amazing. I may touch base with you about that closer to time if that's ok? It might work out for me to meet you over there that Sat (the 18th). But I'm also going to try to coordinate some meet ups with local friends and haven't nailed down anything with them yet. So that might end up not being an option for me, just not sure yet. But I've always thought that would be amazing to do!Oh, and I'm a DVC member, so I have access to the Top of the World Lounge if you want to check out Wishes from there on Sat or Sun. At least I think I can get you guys in.
OK, my turn!
A bit about you: I'm 46 (although still feel like 26!), and in the process of getting a divorce, which has made this upcoming July trip a bit more challenging because it'll be me, my soon-to-be-ex and our 7-year-old daughter traveling together. Yikes, right???
What is your travel style (slow, moderate, fast paced): A mix of moderate and slow. Love doing different stuff, but also like just hanging out at the pool or water parks in the lazy river.
What are your trip finances like (budget, moderate, luxury): Mostly moderate, but since we're DVC members, we stay at the deluxe resorts.
Planned or laid back trip: Similar to travel style, a mix of both! Although for our July trip I've been feverishly hunting down ADRs and scheduling FPs like I'm studying for a big exam.
Morning or night person: Before our daughter was born, I was totally a night person, but now that she's in school and on a regular schedule, so am I. Although I do still enjoy the occasional late nights whenever possible.
Favorite parks: Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom (but I really want to go on Rock n Roller Coaster at Hollywood Studios!)
Are you a leader or a follower (i.e. okay with someone else planning and you just tag along or vice verse): I'm usually more of a follower, but there are definitely things I want to do on this trip, so I've taken on the leader role for this occasion.
Rate these in importance (1 most important, 6 least important): 1. Rides, 2. food, 3. down time, 4. tours, 5. character experiences, 6. shopping
What time of year do you most like to travel: We used to travel whenever we wanted, avoiding summer and holidays, but again now that our daughter's in school, we kinda have to travel when she's out of school.
Our Disney travel dates are July 10-21, but we actually arrive in Orlando on July 6, staying at the Wyndham Bonnet Creek for 4 nights, then at Kidani Village for a week, and the final 4 nights at Bay Lake Tower. No matter what, I'm having fun on this trip!!
Christy, thanks so much for the encouraging words! I will need all I can get to get through this trip, I'm sure. But it will be all worth it in the end, even if there are some bumps in the road. Looking forward to meeting you and Daisy, too!
I would love to do the tea...but with checking in at 3pm, I think that would make me too rushed to try to get there in time. And I don't want anything about this trip to be rushed. That's my number one trip goal.
