We made it down to Florida successfully! And I have my FL Driver's License, which means I've gotten my AP.
I wish they didn't make it so hard to get one....like having to live in Florida and everything.
We're excited about the house! We're picking out all the colors and everything this weekend...means no Disney this weekend, but that's okay.
That's great. What a fun time...enjoy it!
Those plans all sound fantastic Glennbo! I have to say I do look forward to your food reviews, mainly as I have never eaten at most of the places you tend to visit, it's always nice to see inside these resteraunts!
Well, there are several repeats for us, since the kids love some of them so much, but we do have a couple of new ones -- Flying Fish, the luau, and the Grand Floridian tea (if the ladies will remember to take some pictures
).
On the vacation front, nothing to look forwards to here for the next year at least, mainly due to an eye-op, graduation and the struggle to join the job ladder.
Those are good reasons there Squidgy. Especially becoming gainfully employed....how else are you going to afford your WDW habit?
So, as I did last year I shall live vicariously through trip reports.
Yes, I look at going on vacation as a public service.
It's the least I can do.
Indeed, I had a particularly bad bout of withdrawal symptoms yesterday so read your 2011 TR again, it was just as good as I remember!
Sorry about your WDW withdrawal, but I'm glad my TR helped. Thanks for the compliment.
All I remember about the POTC queue is going right, but that day it was 50/50 in terms of numbers, as I recall it was the day before the 4th July, so quite busy! Alas, I cannot be of any help in that matter...
Hey, thanks for trying. Here's something to take you back to that moment when you were in the queue....."Dead men tell no tales. Dead men tell no tales."
I also agree not to give complex info to relatives too early! Sometimes even the best of us can get confused, and travel details need to be completely accurate, lest a mix-up occur!
Yep-er. I'll wait 'til we're closer.
One thing you might consider planning is making a backup of all important numbers/items on your phone for example, though knowing your penchant for organisation (taking photo's of your photopass card?
), you hav ealready done this and I overlooked it
.
Oh yeah, I'm all over it Squidge. The version of my Master Plan spreadsheet that I pdf'd (and will do again when we get closer to departing) has ADR numbers and our reservation confirmation numbers on it. I hid those rows when I posted on the DIS. Then, with the help of many DIS'ers suggestions, I got Dropbox working so that I can get that pdf file on Judy's iPhone.
Oh, and our Universal tickets and the Visa Rewards card arrived yesterday and I photographed the back of them before putting them away.
I hear you on the planning doldrums!!
Deciding on resorts and parks and restaurants is where the fun is!
Good thinking on NOT getting the Universal park hopper. I went last year with the family for a one day trip and we couldn't have park hopped if we wanted to. If you are going to see WWOHP, then you've got it covered!
That's good to hear, thanks. I'd like to spend a couple of days there, but maybe some trip in the future when we can stay on (dark side) property.
Just a note that the Forbidden Journey is herky-jerky. Don't go if you are motion sensitive (or if Judy is - I can't remember but I though Judy might be???). The castle is totally cool though so I would wait in line and then opt out right before they board you on the ride.
Thanks, I'll mention that to her. She has more trouble with spinning rides (e.g. Mission Space), but she did hurt her neck on EE. I think she'll want to try FJ at least once though.
I didn't comment on the Judy sighting as I was NOT first as usual
You
were the first to comment after the post went up...but no mention of a Judy.
Lots of things checked off our to do trip.
Now, if you were of the female persuasion than you could fill this time shopping. Shopping for shoes, out fits, bathing suits, things to keep the kids occupied on the drive, sunscreen, ..... The list would be endless!
I have been shopping -- for roof rack crossbars, an fm extender,....I guess that's about it.
On our first Pirates ride of a trip we don't plan it, we walk toward the split and decide that exact moment! If we do a second ride, we go on the other side. It does seem the one side is shorter than the other...I think the right side??? I think.
It's so funny -- I thought there was a DIS-concensus on the recommended side, and I just didn't know or remember what it was. I think most people are saying "right" though!
We have been told by the CMs though that one line is shorter, if they mention it, we take their advice!
Absolutely!
1 Judy - can't believe I actually noticed.
The post was a little light on pictures and smilies, so she stood out a little.
Planning doldrums - that's good, right? It means you have everything under control (unlike my June trip).
Yeah, I think you're right. The scrambling is done.
I recommended this pizza place to Cynthia:
Orchid Island Pizza Click on this link and you will find a not-so-hidden Mickey!
We got take out from there on evening and I remember everything being quite good. It's right on the corner within walking distance of the resort. We had an oceanfront balcony and it was one of my more memorable meals of the trip simply because I could not imagine a better view.
That sounds perfect for check-in night! Thanks!
They will give you a list of grocery stores when you check in. It's very nice that they do that and probably saves everyone a lot of time. I remember we drove to a shopping center with a
Walmart and a grocery store, but that's all I remember.
Okay, I didn't realize that they'd do that at check-in. My gps should be able to find Wal-Mart.
Interesting about the FM extender.
The satellite radios (if they're not hard-wired into your car radio) transmit on an FM frequency so that you can pick it up on your car radio. They just transmit a weak signal, so that it should only be strong enough for your car. I really wanted to get an FM transmitter booster, to give a stronger signal, but no place on-line has any in-stock. Weird.
Ugh, the planning lull. You could do what I do and change your plans around multiple times and drive the people you're traveling with nuts! It sounds like you're going to be leaving it alone though (which is probably a good thing!
)
I don't think I know anybody on the DIS who changes ADRs as much as you Sara! Wingnut just goes with the flow, smart guy. I like to set 'em and leave 'em alone.
BrerMama!!! I agree, "Moist Exhausting" should be the first trip report any DISer reads! 
That kid should become a literary critic, she's got great taste!
Wow, thank you for such kind words. You are very welcome...it was a lot of fun to write, all of the DISers following along made it a great time. 
flock to Marv. 
I may have to send out a flare for him.
You just said that you were interested in POTC recommendations too.
Sorry - it's been crazed here lately!
