Giving Santa his Mickey ears! Our toddler's 1st trip!-UPDATE:We're back! Pic inside

[tofubeast]

I'm a little late in joining in on your PTR, but i'm all caught up and can't believe your trip is so close!! I am beginning packing four our trip as we hit single digits this week as well!!! Hope your daughter has a fantastic trip, and I can't wait to read all about it!!

Welcome aboard!!You are staying at one of my fave resorts. I love CSR!!

Thanks so much for reading along. Hope you have a great trip too!

 

[tofubeast]

Sharing Our Itinerary!

Five days away, and I realize that I haven't posted a final itinerary to share! I have pretty much finalized ADRs and cancelled what we didn't need. I think this is the schedule!

Sunday

AM:
-Hit the road bright and early. A little over 3 hours later, we will be in the BCV lobby checking in to our villa. I know we probably won't get our room at that time, but at least our check in will be in the works!

-Head to DTD. Exchange vouchers for our APs and purchase Tables in Wonderland card (grrr, it just had to go up in price right before we got there!) Perhaps eat at Earl or the (cheaper) of the Wolf Gang's. I then want to fill a Mr. Potato box with more pieces for the collection we already started (thanks ebay).

PM:
-Weather permitting, enjoy Stormalong Bay at our resort and a nap for Miss J.

-Dinner at Cape May!

-Stroll Boardwalk and enjoy resort decorations in our area. Perhaps toast a marshmallow on the beach!

Monday

AM:
-MK at Rope Drop. I know it is not a recommended day, but I wanted to squeeze in more FL time for DD. We will focus more on Adventureland and some FL rides.

-Early CS lunch, probably at CHH. DH might want a pork shank at Gaston's Tavern.

PM:
-Nap/rest at resort.

-Drive over to DHS to enjoy some of the attractions like Disney Jr. show.

-Dinner at 50's Prime Time Cafe

-Osborne Lights and I'll sneak a ride on Star Tours before leaving.

Tuesday

AM:
-EPCOT at rope drop. Enjoy some stuff in Future World like Crush, Nemo, and Test Track (just to see the new version).

-Early CS lunch. Maybe some fish 'n chips in England.

PM:
-Nap and rest up for an exciting late afternoon and night time at MK!

-We will enjoy some pre-party time on Main Street.

-First haircut at Harmony!!

-Early dinner at Be Our Guest!!

-MVMCP!!!!!

Wednesday

AM:
-Sleep in (haha, as if that is possible with a toddler!)

-Explore EPCOT

PM:
-Lunch at Via Napoli

-Nap/rest time (maybe some time at the pool)

-Drive to Poly. Monorail trip around, maybe see decorations at GF.

-Dinner at 'Ohana!! First time. So excited! Oh and I am going to get a Lapu Lapu!

-Wishes from Poly Beach

Thursday

AM:
-MK rope drop - Extra Magic Morning Hour. FL and FLE or bust, baby!

-Early lunch at Liberty Tree Tavern

PM:
-Nap/rest

-Dinner at Akershus

-Explore World Showcase. See some musicians and storytellers

Friday

AM:
-Check out of BCV/Check in AoA. Hoping Disney will move luggage for us.

-AK at rope drop

PM:
-Lunch at Tusker House

-Nap/Rest

-Dinner at either Biergarten or San Angel Inn. (We've been to both before). Daughter loves Mexican food. Though buffet would be cheaper and she might have fun with German band. Beer is a selling point too. haha

-Enjoy World Showcase/Illuminations. It's EMH that night, so if she nods off in the stroller, that's a plus!

Saturday

AM:
-Weather permitting, enjoy pool at AoA

-Check out

PM:
-Drive home and pout the whole way down. hehe. Then be reminded that Christmas is still yet to come, and we plan to go back in October!!

 

[PrincessAurora27]

Your schedule looks great! To me anyway.

I'm glad I'm not the only one who is planning park hopping for ADRs.

Maybe we'll run into you at Epcot on Tuesday, that's our planned Epcot day.

 

[molitva]

Sounds like a great line up! First haircut at Harmony? How sweet!!

We're doing both Biergarten and San Angel so I'm really happy to see that you enjoyed both! I think I'm looking forward to Biergarten more, though.

 

[geckodani]

Looks like a great plan to me! You're almost there!!!

 

[ksromack]

Sharing Our Itinerary!

Five days away, and I realize that I haven't posted a final itinerary to share! I have pretty much finalized ADRs and cancelled what we didn't need. I think this is the schedule!

Sunday

AM:
-Hit the road bright and early. A little over 3 hours later, we will be in the BCV lobby checking in to our villa. I know we probably won't get our room at that time, but at least our check in will be in the works!

-Head to DTD. Exchange vouchers for our APs and purchase Tables in Wonderland card (grrr, it just had to go up in price right before we got there!) Perhaps eat at Earl or the (cheaper) of the Wolf Gang's. I then want to fill a Mr. Potato box with more pieces for the collection we already started (thanks ebay).

PM:
-Weather permitting, enjoy Stormalong Bay at our resort and a nap for Miss J.

-Dinner at Cape May!

-Stroll Boardwalk and enjoy resort decorations in our area. Perhaps toast a marshmallow on the beach!

Monday

AM:
-MK at Rope Drop. I know it is not a recommended day, but I wanted to squeeze in more FL time for DD. We will focus more on Adventureland and some FL rides.

-Early CS lunch, probably at CHH. DH might want a pork shank at Gaston's Tavern.

PM:
-Nap/rest at resort.

-Drive over to DHS to enjoy some of the attractions like Disney Jr. show.

-Dinner at 50's Prime Time Cafe

-Osborne Lights and I'll sneak a ride on Star Tours before leaving.

Tuesday

AM:
-EPCOT at rope drop. Enjoy some stuff in Future World like Crush, Nemo, and Test Track (just to see the new version).

-Early CS lunch. Maybe some fish 'n chips in England.

PM:
-Nap and rest up for an exciting late afternoon and night time at MK!

-We will enjoy some pre-party time on Main Street.

-First haircut at Harmony!!

-Early dinner at Be Our Guest!!

-MVMCP!!!!!

Wednesday

AM:
-Sleep in (haha, as if that is possible with a toddler!)

-Explore EPCOT

PM:
-Lunch at Via Napoli

-Nap/rest time (maybe some time at the pool)

-Drive to Poly. Monorail trip around, maybe see decorations at GF.

-Dinner at 'Ohana!! First time. So excited! Oh and I am going to get a Lapu Lapu!

-Wishes from Poly Beach

Thursday

AM:
-MK rope drop - Extra Magic Morning Hour. FL and FLE or bust, baby!

-Early lunch at Liberty Tree Tavern

PM:
-Nap/rest

-Dinner at Akershus

-Explore World Showcase. See some musicians and storytellers

Friday

AM:
-Check out of BCV/Check in AoA. Hoping Disney will move luggage for us.

-AK at rope drop

PM:
-Lunch at Tusker House

-Nap/Rest

-Dinner at either Biergarten or San Angel Inn. (We've been to both before). Daughter loves Mexican food. Though buffet would be cheaper and she might have fun with German band. Beer is a selling point too. haha

-Enjoy World Showcase/Illuminations. It's EMH that night, so if she nods off in the stroller, that's a plus!

Saturday

AM:
-Weather permitting, enjoy pool at AoA

-Check out

PM:
-Drive home and pout the whole way down. hehe. Then be reminded that Christmas is still yet to come, and we plan to go back in October!!

Our Monday starts out the same! We have Chef Mickey ADRs at 7:05 so we should be at RD with plenty of time to spare. Probably a mistake on our part but I plan to head straight to FLE! We'll be there at RD the next day too but that's our fast pass day so that places us in Tomorrowland at 9am. Anyway, I digress......lol.

Tuesday is our MVMCP also. I wish we could have been lucky enough to get BOG ressies for tuesday.....what a fun way to start off your party! I'm happy to be able to go on Wednesday, though....so no complaining on my part.

Doesn't it feel surreal to have all these plans and realize they will be materializing in less than a week? yeah!!!! I know that this trip will be so special for your family. My kids were almost 5 years old when we went for the first time.....so nice for you to live close enough to take a little road trip and go to WDW whenever the mood strikes.....your daughter will be a pro at all things Disney before she hits kindergarten!

 

[levenhopper]

Sharing Our Itinerary!

Five days away, and I realize that I haven't posted a final itinerary to share! I have pretty much finalized ADRs and cancelled what we didn't need. I think this is the schedule!

Sunday

AM:
-Hit the road bright and early. A little over 3 hours later, we will be in the BCV lobby checking in to our villa. I know we probably won't get our room at that time, but at least our check in will be in the works!

-Head to DTD. Exchange vouchers for our APs and purchase Tables in Wonderland card (grrr, it just had to go up in price right before we got there!) Perhaps eat at Earl or the (cheaper) of the Wolf Gang's. I then want to fill a Mr. Potato box with more pieces for the collection we already started (thanks ebay).

PM:
-Weather permitting, enjoy Stormalong Bay at our resort and a nap for Miss J.

-Dinner at Cape May!

-Stroll Boardwalk and enjoy resort decorations in our area. Perhaps toast a marshmallow on the beach!

Monday

AM:
-MK at Rope Drop. I know it is not a recommended day, but I wanted to squeeze in more FL time for DD. We will focus more on Adventureland and some FL rides.

-Early CS lunch, probably at CHH. DH might want a pork shank at Gaston's Tavern.

PM:
-Nap/rest at resort.

-Drive over to DHS to enjoy some of the attractions like Disney Jr. show.

-Dinner at 50's Prime Time Cafe

-Osborne Lights and I'll sneak a ride on Star Tours before leaving.

Tuesday

AM:
-EPCOT at rope drop. Enjoy some stuff in Future World like Crush, Nemo, and Test Track (just to see the new version).

-Early CS lunch. Maybe some fish 'n chips in England.

PM:
-Nap and rest up for an exciting late afternoon and night time at MK!

-We will enjoy some pre-party time on Main Street.

-First haircut at Harmony!!

-Early dinner at Be Our Guest!!

-MVMCP!!!!!

Wednesday

AM:
-Sleep in (haha, as if that is possible with a toddler!)

-Explore EPCOT

PM:
-Lunch at Via Napoli

-Nap/rest time (maybe some time at the pool)

-Drive to Poly. Monorail trip around, maybe see decorations at GF.

-Dinner at 'Ohana!! First time. So excited! Oh and I am going to get a Lapu Lapu!

-Wishes from Poly Beach

Thursday

AM:
-MK rope drop - Extra Magic Morning Hour. FL and FLE or bust, baby!

-Early lunch at Liberty Tree Tavern

PM:
-Nap/rest

-Dinner at Akershus

-Explore World Showcase. See some musicians and storytellers

Friday

AM:
-Check out of BCV/Check in AoA. Hoping Disney will move luggage for us.

-AK at rope drop

PM:
-Lunch at Tusker House

-Nap/Rest

-Dinner at either Biergarten or San Angel Inn. (We've been to both before). Daughter loves Mexican food. Though buffet would be cheaper and she might have fun with German band. Beer is a selling point too. haha

-Enjoy World Showcase/Illuminations. It's EMH that night, so if she nods off in the stroller, that's a plus!

Saturday

AM:
-Weather permitting, enjoy pool at AoA

-Check out

PM:
-Drive home and pout the whole way down. hehe. Then be reminded that Christmas is still yet to come, and we plan to go back in October!!

This looks like an awesome schedule! I wish we had days that overlapped, so I could say hi in person!

 

[tofubeast]

You know you are officially ready for your Disney trip when:

-You look for your underwear, and realize it's already packed.

-You log onto the Disney dining site and are suddenly bored as you have no ADRs to search for anymore (not even for fun).

-You start doing touring plans for your friends who are also going in December, but do not know the ways of being a planner.

-You've made ever tweek possible to your own touring plans, testing out every potential snag or toss up.

-You have nothing left to post on your PTR.

-You have memorized the exact shows time when Mariachi Cobre will appear.

-Your are posting a stupid list like this on your PTR and Dec Roll Call thread.

 

[Tinkergurl20]

Ahh 4 days thats awesome!!! So excited for your DD!!!

 

[tofubeast]

Your schedule looks great! To me anyway.

I'm glad I'm not the only one who is planning park hopping for ADRs.

Maybe we'll run into you at Epcot on Tuesday, that's our planned Epcot day.

I'll be on the lookout. You will be easy to spot because I have seen your avatar for months on the Roll Call thread!!

Sounds like a great line up! First haircut at Harmony? How sweet!!

We're doing both Biergarten and San Angel so I'm really happy to see that you enjoyed both! I think I'm looking forward to Biergarten more, though.

Yeah, can't wait for the first haircut. Not sure how she will during it, but there ought to be some fun pictures that come out of the whole experience!

I do love both restaurants. One is more romantic, while the other is louder and a bit more fun.

Looks like a great plan to me! You're almost there!!!

Sweet! Four days!!!!!!!!

Our Monday starts out the same! We have Chef Mickey ADRs at 7:05 so we should be at RD with plenty of time to spare. Probably a mistake on our part but I plan to head straight to FLE! We'll be there at RD the next day too but that's our fast pass day so that places us in Tomorrowland at 9am. Anyway, I digress......lol.

Tuesday is our MVMCP also. I wish we could have been lucky enough to get BOG ressies for tuesday.....what a fun way to start off your party! I'm happy to be able to go on Wednesday, though....so no complaining on my part.

Doesn't it feel surreal to have all these plans and realize they will be materializing in less than a week? yeah!!!! I know that this trip will be so special for your family. My kids were almost 5 years old when we went for the first time.....so nice for you to live close enough to take a little road trip and go to WDW whenever the mood strikes.....your daughter will be a pro at all things Disney before she hits kindergarten!

It's totally surreal! It's been sooooooooooo long and now it's just about to begin!! Maybe we will bump into one another at MK or MVMCP. I will have a LGMH on my lanyard (the pouch that holds tickets etc).

This looks like an awesome schedule! I wish we had days that overlapped, so I could say hi in person!

Bummer!! Maybe next trip! Weren't you think October? That's a great time of year for a Disney wedding. (I keed I keed, kinda.)

Ahh 4 days thats awesome!!! So excited for your DD!!!

My too!!!! I feel like skipping around my office.

 

[tofubeast]

Please all rise and cue up Pomp and Circumstance...

Announcing, Miss J, a December Graduate of Disney Parks University!!

After 11 months of 'training' DD to love all things Disney and be ready for her trip, I believe she is all set to explore Walt Disney World and be thoroughly entertained.

Course completion:

• 20+ viewings of the old early 90s DVD: Sing Along Songs - Disneyland Fun
• Multiple reading of Meet Me in the Magic Kingdom by Kathy Jakobsen
• Talking about the 40th Anniversary of WDW Shag print that hangs in her room
• Countless sessions of watching You Tube for ride footage, Wishes fireworks, & character interaction
• Mickey Mouse Clubhouse/Minnie's Bowtoons becoming a favorite (though Gabba still is her #1)
• Successful name and visual identification of the main Disney characters
• Reviewing a FB album created by her ridiculous mother of all the character pictures taken so she can see Mommy and Daddy with Donald etc.
• Can now sing a long with some classic Disney ride soundtracks

Extra credit: Apply all knowledge during an actual Disney vacation.

 

[Valgoof]

Lol. Good job mom! And congrats to Miss J! And to celebrate this graduation, you should....... Go to Disney World!!!!

 

[2012DisneyWorldBride]

I just saw your plans... BCV is Beach Club right? Funny... Sunday morning we are having our farewell breakfast at Cape May Cafe! We will be there from 10:00 am- 12:00 pm... We might see you!!!

 

[tofubeast]

Lol. Good job mom! And congrats to Miss J! And to celebrate this graduation, you should....... Go to Disney World!!!!

I like the way you think, Val!! You think I should take on a new class for 2013? Perhaps I can make some money as teacher and Dean of DPU!

I just saw your plans... BCV is Beach Club right? Funny... Sunday morning we are having our farewell breakfast at Cape May Cafe! We will be there from 10:00 am- 12:00 pm... We might see you!!!

Yep, Beach Club villas. We should be checking in around that time. Maybe I will sneak in an congratulate you if I can. (We are eating at CM for dinner that evening).

 

[Elleshoodat]

You know you are officially ready for your Disney trip when:

-You look for your underwear, and realize it's already packed.

-You log onto the Disney dining site and are suddenly bored as you have no ADRs to search for anymore (not even for fun).

-You start doing touring plans for your friends who are also going in December, but do not know the ways of being a planner.

-You've made ever tweek possible to your own touring plans, testing out every potential snag or toss up.

-You have nothing left to post on your PTR.

-You have memorized the exact shows time when Mariachi Cobre will appear.

-Your are posting a stupid list like this on your PTR and Dec Roll Call thread.

This is when planning almost becomes depressing -- no more tweaking the ADRs!

Have a safe drive and a wonderful, magical trip! I am already looking forward to your TR.

 

[tofubeast]

This is when planning almost becomes depressing -- no more tweaking the ADRs!

Have a safe drive and a wonderful, magical trip! I am already looking forward to your TR.

Thanks!! I actually go sick on Wed night and have been running a fever with a sore throat. Tested negative for strep this morning (thank goodness). Just hate being sick right before our trip and hoping I can shake it or most of it off by Sunday. UGH!! Of all times!! I have been so vigilant with hand washing and taking vitamins. So many people at my work have gone in to work sick as dogs, so it was bound to get to me. Wah. Just hoping the rest of my fam doesn't catch it.

 

[Elleshoodat]

Thanks!! I actually go sick on Wed night and have been running a fever with a sore throat. Tested negative for strep this morning (thank goodness). Just hate being sick right before our trip and hoping I can shake it or most of it off by Sunday. UGH!! Of all times!! I have been so vigilant with hand washing and taking vitamins. So many people at my work have gone in to work sick as dogs, so it was bound to get to me. Wah. Just hoping the rest of my fam doesn't catch it.

Oh, no! I hope you're feeling better today and that you're all well by tomorrow ... and especially that Miss J and your DH don't get it! Fingers crossed.

Our office is the same way; it's like a plague has been going around. I hate it when sick people don't take sick days!

 

[tofubeast]

We leave TOMORROW!

I have tears in my eyes as I type this. My daughter is in the other room with DH and she is singing along to IaSW! She also just mentioned the "castle", going to "Dizzzzzney Whirl" and that "Santa Claus coming soon!"

I have been sick the past few days. It was hard to get super excited as the fever came quick. It just felt like a big bummer that I could look forward to something for so long, then get sick right before we go. BUT---- the tears are because I feel better today. My DD and DH are excited about going tomorrow. It's all going to be okay! yay.

Got to buy some snacks and breakfast goods for the weeks. A couple last items to check off the list, and then we are ready to head out tomorrow, bright and early.

 

[natebenma]

Want to wish you and your family a wonderful trip!!! So sorry I did not keep up with this report- I haven't been making it over to the Pre-trip world for the last few months.

Dee

 

[QueenElinor]

We leave TOMORROW!

I have tears in my eyes as I type this. My daughter is in the other room with DH and she is singing along to IaSW! She also just mentioned the "castle", going to "Dizzzzzney Whirl" and that "Santa Claus coming soon!"

I have been sick the past few days. It was hard to get super excited as the fever came quick. It just felt like a big bummer that I could look forward to something for so long, then get sick right before we go. BUT---- the tears are because I feel better today. My DD and DH are excited about going tomorrow. It's all going to be okay! yay.

Got to buy some snacks and breakfast goods for the weeks. A couple last items to check off the list, and then we are ready to head out tomorrow, bright and early.

So glad you're better! Looking forward to hearing about your trip.