Getting "Merry" with the Maguire's - PTR **UPDATED 14/11** Post #47

[saratogagirl]

I'm getting excited too

Claire

me too

 

[Claire L]

Claire

 

[Pinky166]

Thank you both so much for the great pictures....

Just what I needed on this dull and miserable morning!!! I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited now!

 

[Pinky166]

You'll be fine, Claire! After many trips to the US and always leaving the driving up to DH, I finally booked a car for myself in October 2007 when I went with DD Sophie. It was great and now I wouldn't be without one! IMO, the traffic is s-l-o-w over there and it's hard to go wrong TBH. My advice would be to get a fairly large, high-up vehicle (people carrier, 4x4) as visibility is better and to buy this map - if you haven't already. Apart from all the clearly labelled restaurants/malls/attractions, the layout seemed to make the geography of Orlando much clearer to me in my head which in turn made navigation/driving easier...

Thanks for the info Karen.

I have got one of those maps. I also bought a TomTom and USA maps in the hope I won't get lost!

You're first week sounds great Claire,i also love Seaworld+UNI+IOA.
Tony Romas is the South end of I Drive towards the Convention Centre-number 8560 I Drive.x.

Thanks Michelle that saved me looking it up.

It gets more real every day now, doesn't it? And yet unreal!

Don't remember your mentioning the Electrical Water Pageant. Anywhere on the Wilderness Lodge beach will give you a great view of this precious bit of old time Disney.

Hope your ailiing puppy is all better now.

It certainly does Susan. I can't wait!!!

I do have plans to view the Electrical Water Pageant, I have checked and believe it goes past the WL at 9.35pm.

My puppy is a little better thank you for asking Susan....here is a pic of Bailey feeling rather sorry for herself.

 

[Snowy-girls]

(great pics ladies).
Bailey looks soooooo cute.x.

 

[Pinky166]

I am sooooo excited!

THREE weeks today and we will be on our way to the Sofitel!!!

 

[Pinky166]

Finally here is the rest of our itinerary:


Weds 10th Dec =
Off to Kennedy Space Center today. We haven’t been before, hubby is looking forward to this!

Thurs 11th Dec =
Epcot all day today with dinner at the Rose & Crown.

Fri 12th Dec =
Breakfast at Crystal Palace this morning and remain in the Magic Kingdom for the day.

Sat 13th Dec =
I have a surprise arranged for this morning for hubby so am not going to post details of it just incase he comes on and has a look!

This evening we will be attending the private function that has been arranged by the DIS unplugged/Dreams Unlimited team – I am so excited to ride Toy Story Mania but to have unlimited access to it is just amazing!! We will be meeting Jules & Ian (Saratogagirl) too and hopefully a few other UK DISers, we are currently arranging a meet.

Sun 14th Dec =
A relaxing day is planned for today. We may go to a water park or do a little more shopping - that will depend on whether or not I have managed to melt the credit cards already.
Tonight is our first ever Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!!! WOO HOO!

Mon 15th Dec =
Today we plan on going to Animal Kingdom for a while and then have dinner at Raglan Road.

Tues 16th Dec =
We will be having Breakfast with Cinderella at the Castle this morning then after we are checking out of Wilderness Lodge and moving to the Yacht Club! Not much planned yet for the afternoon, but we will be having dinner at the Yachtsmen Steak House.

Weds 17th Dec =
We will be going to Hollywood Studios today.

Thurs 18th Dec
Epcot with lunch at Le Cellier and Illuminations in the evening.

Fri 19th Dec =
Pack & check out today. Probably spend some time at DisneyQuest and DTD before heading to the airport.


I suppose the only good things about coming home will be seeing our doggies (It will be our first time leaving Bailey and I know we miss them both like crazy.....I will be texting my mum every day to see how they are) and it's only a few days until Christmas!

We also get to plan for our return in September - I have never had a trip already booked to look forward to when I come home from one so hopefully it will help with the PDB! (Post Disney Blues)

 

[Claire L]

Sounds like a great itinerary

Claire

 

[natalielongstaff]

Sounds great to me not long now !

 

[Snowy-girls]

Great itinery Claire-first ever Mickey's Christmas Party i bet you will love it.
I also miss my cats when were away+speak to my mum who looks after them every day as well.x.

 

[wideeyes]

your trip sounds fab, great resturant ADRs and WL looks amazing, my DD really wants to stay there so hope to try the villas in the future.

 

[wilma-bride]

Claire, I can't believe I have missed this pre-trippy up until now. Your plans sound great - I am sooooo jealous that you are going to stay at the Wilderness Lodge. It is absolutely my favourite resort now, after our April trip.

I am also glad that you are going to make time to visit Friendlys - don't forget to try the Oreo Freeze and the Fribble shake

 

[Pinky166]

Oh they look yummy Joh!!!

I can not wait to stay at Wilderness Lodge, I am so excited I just want to pack & go now!

 

[mark&sue]

Not long now. Have a great time at all those lovely hotels and great restaurants. Don't forget to take the food photos. They are my favourite


susan

 

[Snowy-girls]

Claire+Lee,i want to wish you a safe journey+a fantastic holiday(i know it's a day early but i am having a full anestetic tomorrow and know i might not be able to get on the laptop).Hope you both have a magical time+i can't wait to hear all about it when you return.Lots of Love Michelle+Family.x.x.x.

 

[thelittlemermaid83]

I hope you have a magical time hun.

Stay safe and i look forward to reading all about it when i get back

 

[Pinky166]

Thank you all for your messages. I have just finished packing and am now going to try and calm down this evening before bath and bed. I am so excited but always get nervous the night before too? Don't know why...it's not the flight (I love flying).... anyway I am sure a large Baileys will help.

Then tomorrow we will be dropping the dogs at my parents and off to the Sofitel!

Catch up with you all soon.

Stay safe and i look forward to reading all about it when i get back

- I told you Emma the only way your getting back is by swimming the Atlantic!