Going Outside My Comfort Zone

[mickeystoontown]

I was a few updates behind, Jen. Wow! The plans are looking good! Maybe you should put a lock on Skip's suitcase before you leave and tell him "hands off" until it's time to pick it up and go to the airport. Speaking of which, I'll keep my fingers crossed that he makes it to the airport on time.

 

[jedijill]

Great plans so far!

Jill in CO

 

[dizneeat]

Sorry, have been out of the loop for a bit. Just read up on your plans and they all sound pretty GREAT!!!!
It IS coming up very fast too.

Can't wait for the TR!

 

[dolphingirl47]

I like both plan A and B. Oh, what I would give to be able to see Castaway Cay again. We have not been since September 2010. During our Panama Canal cruise in 2011, it was to rough to dock and since then we have done other itineraries, mainly on the west coast.

Corinna

 

[Beth D]

I have also had problems with Dis, but today seems better? Looks like something new loaded when i signed on today.

Jen - are you doing a day that you're not at the park? We love the days we just spend vegging out by the pool. Also, the outlets in Orlando (the 2 closer to Disney) both have good Character (Disney) outlets in them. Also, the super Target and Super Wal-Marts nearby both carry a lot of Disney merchandise, much cheaper than the parks.

How many people are you with for dinner on the cruise? Last time (5 of us) we were seated with another family of 3 at a table for 8. This time we had a table for 6 all to ourselves. I guess it just depends. I hope you get your request! 4 more days until you fly out!

 

[Poolrat]

Your plans look great. Oh Gosh I would be nervous until Skip was in my sight again if he has a habit of being late and digging into his suitcase.


Wishing you pixie dust and hopefully great weather so you can relax and enjoy!!!!

 

[Kathy Jetson]

Jen just in case I don't get back on before you leave I wanted to tell you I hope you have the best trip. I'll keep my fingers crossed you don't get any rain and no wind on your Castaway Cay day.

 

[jenseib]

I was a few updates behind, Jen. Wow! The plans are looking good! Maybe you should put a lock on Skip's suitcase before you leave and tell him "hands off" until it's time to pick it up and go to the airport. Speaking of which, I'll keep my fingers crossed that he makes it to the airport on time.

I think we'll be ok...but I have given him warnings. He did ask last night when he was flying out and i told him I have note made up with with his details. LOL

Great plans so far!

Jill in CO

Thanks

Sorry, have been out of the loop for a bit. Just read up on your plans and they all sound pretty GREAT!!!!
It IS coming up very fast too.

Can't wait for the TR!

I am out of the loop a lot lately too. Claire has one more day of school and then we leave!!!!

I like both plan A and B. Oh, what I would give to be able to see Castaway Cay again. We have not been since September 2010. During our Panama Canal cruise in 2011, it was to rough to dock and since then we have done other itineraries, mainly on the west coast.

Corinna

I will survive if we can't get to CC, but it would be nice to show Skip the island.

I have also had problems with Dis, but today seems better? Looks like something new loaded when i signed on today.

Jen - are you doing a day that you're not at the park? We love the days we just spend vegging out by the pool. Also, the outlets in Orlando (the 2 closer to Disney) both have good Character (Disney) outlets in them. Also, the super Target and Super Wal-Marts nearby both carry a lot of Disney merchandise, much cheaper than the parks.

How many people are you with for dinner on the cruise? Last time (5 of us) we were seated with another family of 3 at a table for 8. This time we had a table for 6 all to ourselves. I guess it just depends. I hope you get your request! 4 more days until you fly out!

We do not have break days, well except the day we arrive and the day we leave. We are just not there long enough to take one.....plus I am not good with break days at all. I have to go to go to a park or I get antsy. LOL. I am not much into sitting by the pool either.....in fact it's almost like torture. I take Claire swimming, but if I get it in, it's not for long. If I am with adult friends I do tend to get in more though. I usually bring my phone or kindle and keep myself busy why she swims.

There is just the 3 of us for the cruise and I requested a table for just us and if we don't get it we will request to be moved.....this really is a big deal for us, especially Skip. He HATES eating with strangers. And I don't like making small talk while eating. I don't mind meeting new people, just not at dinner.

Your plans look great. Oh Gosh I would be nervous until Skip was in my sight again if he has a habit of being late and digging into his suitcase.


Wishing you pixie dust and hopefully great weather so you can relax and enjoy!!!!

I have his suitcase packed and he better not mess with it or he will have a very angry wife.
Right now rain is in the forecast for Orlando...and I hear it is very busy too.

Jen just in case I don't get back on before you leave I wanted to tell you I hope you have the best trip. I'll keep my fingers crossed you don't get any rain and no wind on your Castaway Cay day.

Thanks! I might not get back her much before I go either.

 

[jenseib]

March 31, Monday
Sadly we have to get off the ship today. I am sure we'll skip the dining room breakfast and get something at Cabana's. We did this last time and I preferred it much more.

This is a sad time, but we have another adventure in store for us. Next up...Legoland!
The park opens at 10 and I hope to be there as close to that time as we can. We will just go with the flow and explore the park and do what we want. I do know I want to head to the part that is the old Cyprus Gardens area and check that out. But anything we do will be fun.
The park closes at 6, and I am not sure if we'll stay that late or not. We'll see how things go.
Once we leave, we are off to OKW to check in for our last night. Hopefully timing and traffic goes well.
We do need to be at DTD by 8PMish. I have a passporter meet near T-rex that night before our 8:30 dinner. I am excited to meet Michael and his wife. He seems like a great guy on the boards and I am always up for a meet if it fits in the plans!
And of course I love T-rex, so I can't wait to try that out again. It will be interesting to see if the fish tank is replaced by then. (for those who don't know...it sprung a leak the other day)

Back to OKW to settle in for the night. We'll probably be pretty tired and go right to bed.

April 1, Tuesday
I really tried to get Skip to stay one more day and he said no. I wanted to squeeze in a little bit more fun. So I did what any smart person would do, I scheduled a late flight. Actually the cost and it being direct were the major influences there. Our flight leaves at 6:40 PM, which gives us time to hang out at OKW for a bit. I plan to let Claire swim at least some of the time.
I am going with the plan to be ready to go around 3ish. Since we have never driven to MCO before and dropped off a car, I want to allow enough time. If things go well, we can browse some shops and get something to eat.
We get back into Detroit at 9:15. Mom said she will pick us up, so I assume she still is. I need to double check that. It will be late when we get home and we will just dump our bags and convince Claire to go to bed as school is the next day. I may let her sleep in, BUT her school has a big program going on that upcoming weekend and I don't want her to miss practice for it, so I may send her and tell her to suck it up and nap when she comes home.
I wish they pushed it back further. Origionally they had is scheduled March 21 and 22. I quickly let them know that was the start of spring break and we made reservations last April. (for the 22). I told them many people will probably be flying out the 22 or even the 21, so they told me they moved it to May...only to find out about 23 months ago it was actually only moved to right after Spring break. That was another reason I couldn't stay much longer than the first. She will need to be in on the practices that last week.

So that is what the plans are at this point. As we all know, things will change and not all will go as planned and we will add or delete a few things as we go along.
And I do plan to do a TR, but don't look for it soon. I have to write up my D: trip first and I am not starting that till I get back from this one. I have been working on pictures for that one, but I am amazed at how slow I am going. I just don't have enough time.....speaking of which....I still have to do something I promised Claire I would do tonight and I haven't even started dinner yet.....I need a chef!

 

[mom2rtk]

OK, I'm up to date on all the plans. What an awesome variety of adventures you have in front of you.

And seriously...... don't you think Skip is going to get off the ship and ask you why you didn't book something longer?

 

[JKSWonder]

We ate at Cabanas the last morning for the first time on our last cruise and also felt it was WAY better. Not so much of that rushing you off the ship feeling I felt in the main dining rooms. Not as depressing either.

 

[scottny]

Your plans sound great. Have a magical trip.

 

[dolphingirl47]

That is great that you don't have to fly home straight after getting off the Magic. We did this once and it was soul destroying. We have not made it to Legoland yet. We had free tickets for our December trip, but the days they were open during the off season did not work with our other plans.

You will love Old Key West. This is such a beautiful resort.

Corinna

 

[jenseib]

OK, I'm up to date on all the plans. What an awesome variety of adventures you have in front of you.

And seriously...... don't you think Skip is going to get off the ship and ask you why you didn't book something longer?

I know him too well. He will not say that.
I think I might have him talked into going to get a new Birth certificate next week. I will take his with me and told him to please try and he said he does have to go buy a new pair of pants to take as well, so he might.

We ate at Cabanas the last morning for the first time on our last cruise and also felt it was WAY better. Not so much of that rushing you off the ship feeling I felt in the main dining rooms. Not as depressing either.

It is such a depressing day and I hate how they really push you off the ship. Just let me stay and cry a bit!

Your plans sound great. Have a magical trip.

Thanks Scott. I saw your newest picture on facebook...you are looking great!!!

That is great that you don't have to fly home straight after getting off the Magic. We did this once and it was soul destroying. We have not made it to Legoland yet. We had free tickets for our December trip, but the days they were open during the off season did not work with our other plans.

You will love Old Key West. This is such a beautiful resort.

Corinna

My tickets are free too, well 2 of them are, so I figured it would be the best time to do it while Claire is into it. I love finding deals like that!

 

[Woth2982]

This sounds like it will be a great trip! You are gonna get a great mix of Disney and new stuff! Very excited for Skip's first Disney cruise.....and very jealous! Haha I agree with a previous poster that said to completely lock up his suitcase.....although that adds to the risk of him packing a completely different suit case all together.

 

[jenseib]

This sounds like it will be a great trip! You are gonna get a great mix of Disney and new stuff! Very excited for Skip's first Disney cruise.....and very jealous! Haha I agree with a previous poster that said to completely lock up his suitcase.....although that adds to the risk of him packing a completely different suit case all together.

If he repacked...it would be a plastic baggy!

 

[jenseib]

Well I had a rough nights sleep. I had a lot of back pain...oh joy!
Plus anxiety. It seems to be worse this time around. I think I am worried about Skip getting there and if I have forgotten something since I have been so busy lately. I did find one thing I forgot....to take my rolls of quarters i had stashed in the closet to the bank for dollars. But I think it's only about $80 worth, so I can live without taking it. I can just charge my card if needed and deposit them when I get home to pay that off.
I also normally take our crushed cans in for cash for some extra cash. I can usually get 50-100 in a years time. This time since it's been so snowy and crappy out I decided not to. I would have to go through the muck of melting snow to get to where i keep the bags in a barn and I just decided to let them stack up for the next trip and maybe we'll make a little more on them then. Claire has plenty of gift cards for shopping anyways.
I will be hopping in the shower fairly soon. We have about 3 hours before we need to leave for my sisters house and about 4 till we head to the airport.
I do plan to update on facebook when I can and if you don't already follow me, you can search for jenseib and I should show up.
Wish me luck that all goes smoothly and that we can keep the drama down to the minimum.

 

[mom2rtk]

I'm so sorry you didn't sleep well. Maybe you should start the day with a large diet coke? And I'm sorry about the back pain. UGH!

Soon enough though, you'll be on your way......... and the Disney adrenaline will kick in!

Have an awesome time!

And I have to add....... I'm sorry I totally SUCKED at counting down to your trip this time!

 

[jenseib]

I'm so sorry you didn't sleep well. Maybe you should start the day with a large diet coke? And I'm sorry about the back pain. UGH!

Soon enough though, you'll be on your way......... and the Disney adrenaline will kick in!

Have an awesome time!

And I have to add....... I'm sorry I totally SUCKED at counting down to your trip this time!

I am having a caffeine free one right now!
You did an awesome job last time, so you are forgiven. I haven't done very will with counting down for others lately either.
Time to hop in the shower!

 

[mom2rtk]

I am having a caffeine free one right now!
You did an awesome job last time, so you are forgiven. I haven't done very will with counting down for others lately either.
Time to hop in the shower!

You silly girl. The caffeine was the point of having the diet coke! But maybe you'll sleep better tonight.

Not to fear though. I had one for you. Katie begged for a ride to school and I caved. She knows I'm a light touch because I can stop for a large diet coke of my own.