Hitting the "Holiday Road" for Thanksgiving!

[Dallas_Lady]

Hi Tinkmom!

For us, DH is the overpacker. He wants to get one of those luggage storage containers for the top of the minivan and fill that will stuff too, in addition to everything that will be in the cargo area.

 

[Tinkmom75]

I really want one of those things for the top of our car too. At least we will have a washer and dryer, but who wants to do laundry on vacation

Now I'm a little worried cause I went to a small roller coaster park with my son for 5th grade graduation and I actually got sick to my stomach on a coaster I really like the disney coasters. I may have to take motion sickness meds.

 

[Dallas_Lady]

I had an interview yesterday. It went so well that the Principal called me right away and offered me the job I'm super excited, it's in a great area and is only an 18 minute drive from my house.

Disneyworld, here we come!!

 

[S'sMom]

Yea!! I know that u r excited not just for the job but now you can take ur trip! Congrats!!
We just returned from our summer trip to the world and will return for Christmas as long ss things remain as thy r . We r thinking about investing in thr DVC resale. We will see )
I love ur passporter I think that I may do one similar too cute
I will b doing my tr soon )

I had an interview yesterday. It went so well that the Principal called me right away and offered me the job I'm super excited, it's in a great area and is only an 18 minute drive from my house.

Disneyworld, here we come!!

 

[cinderella73]

Im on board! I will be going back to WH right before you head there so if you want me to take pics of anything specific for you lmk. I saw this is your first time at WH. It will be our 3rd time. I am a total snob about hotels and I can tell you it exceeded my expectations. I think you guys will love it.

I drive down myself from PA and I think its a good idea you are using a laptop for movies! It really keeps the kids from going stir crazy.

I love the plates you bought . I just got the matching cooler , pitcher ( has cute Mickey icecubes), and tray.

I am still on my trip report from last Sept and I should be starting my pre-trip report already. We are going in Sept/Oct . At least you guys should be out the hurricane woods going in November . I think its just ending then. And it will be nice and cool by then to. Much easier on the kids. Oh and congrats on the job!

Cant wait to read more.

 

[Tinkmom75]

Congrats on your job!

I'm just waiting to do the double digit dance Our tickets are bought. My Dsis is planning days for us cool. I am just hoping that our portable dvd players, gameboys and i-pods will keep everyone busy on the long drive. Can't believe we made it when I was a kid with coloring books and crayons. My how things have changed.

 

[cascarlet]

I see you're going to WDW the same time we are! November 21-28th!! It looks like we have a lot in common. My dh is a principal and he looks similar to your dh! (you're both are in education) Your kids are adorable (so are mine..haha)..and it looks like you like to scrapbook!!

We will be staying at CSR. I would love to see your itinerary. I'm going to start a pre trip report as well so you can see mine.

ETA: We are bringing my mom too, never thought she would ever go to WDW, so it will be interesting!~

 

[Dallas_Lady]

I know I have been rather MIA, but I'm still here and we are still going. It has been busy busy few months. I started my new job and I have been trying to figure out how to manage life as a working mom. Plus, my job blocks disboards.com, so I hardly ever have time to get on! How dare they!

We are less than 2 months away, and I have all my major planning done. Now I just need to make some to-do lists for our final details and we will be all set!

 

[S'sMom]

I know I have been rather MIA, but I'm still here and we are still going. It has been busy busy few months. I started my new job and I have been trying to figure out how to manage life as a working mom. Plus, my job blogs disboards.com, so I hardly ever have time to get on! How dare they!

We are less than 2 months away, and I have all my major planning done. Now I just need to make some to-do lists for our final details and we will be all set!

Wow you dont have long before you guys head back . Not sure if we will go during the Thanksgiving holiday (because dh has gotten laid off ). But thankfully he has severance until after thanksgiving, so we will see. We did however, put the deposit down on the cruise at Spring Break (kids sail free offer). But we will see how it goes, and if we need to cancel. A sort of leap of faith If things work out we will see

I know what you mean being busy. I work FT for the district and I teach online so needless to say my evenings are full, an hubby has to take up he slack with the kids, but I do have my weekends free so that is when I put in the needed time with my children that are missing during the week. Keep us posted on your planning, that way if I do not get to go during the holidays, at least I can read about it. LOL

Have fun!

 

[Dallas_Lady]

47 days I have so much stuff to do!!!

 

[Dallas_Lady]

Things we need to do...

The month before:
-Pay balance on condo DONE
-Order Disney reward dollars DONE
-Purchase tickets at Disney store
-Get ID tags for the kids DONE
-Print paperwork, confirmations & maps
-Purchase any necessary clothing
-Purchase any necessary toiletries
-Arrange pet sitter or kennel DONE
-Order coffee cups
-Order birth certificate for John DONE

The week before:
-Have minivan serviced
-Stop mail delivery
-Order netflix Disney movies for the drive
-Order audio books for the drive
-Begin packing clothes
-Assemble kids toy/activity bag

Departure Day:
-Wash and gas minivan
-Pack toiletries
-Finish packing clothes
-Prep house for departure (water heater, furnace, light timers, locks)
-Pack drink cooler & snacks for the drive

 

[Dallas_Lady]

Friday 11.20
Leave Dallas @ 7pm
Drive through the night

Saturday 11.21
Arrive at Windsor Hills around 4pm
Unpack, get settled, get groceries for the week
Order pizza for dinner

Sunday 11.22
Rope Drop Magic Kingdom
Lunch @ Crystal Palace
Midday break
Return to MK for the evening
CS Dinner
Leave before Spectro/Wishes

Monday 11.23
(leave the kids at the condo with Grandma)
Rope drop Epcot
Ride Mission Spacem Soarin' & Test Track
Lunch @ Coral Reef
Return to condo, get Grandma and the kids, head back to Epcot
CS Dinner @ World Showcase
Stay for Illuminations

Tuesday 11.24
Sleep in, Hollywood Studios
Lunch @ 50s Prime Time
Afternoon/evening at HS
See Osborne Lights
CS Dinner

Wednesday 11.25
Rope drop Magic Kingdom
CS Lunch
Midday break
Return to MK
Dinner @ The Plaza
Stay for Spectro/Wishes

Thursday 11.26
Sleep in, Animal Kingdom morning & early afternoon
Thanksgiving dinner @ Trails End
Monorail/boat resort hopping to see Christmas decorations

Friday 11.27
Rope drop Animal Kingdom
Breakfast @ Tusker House
AK Christmas parade
Return to condo to pack

Saturday 11.28
Check out of condo
Downtown Disney (World of Disney)
Depart Orlando around 1pm
Spend the night in Mobile, AL

Sunday 11.29
Drive from Mobile to Dallas

 

[S'sMom]

I wish I was going with you .

Because hubby has lost his job we are unable to go, but we will see about Spring Break!

I cant wait to see your TR.

 

[Tinkmom75]

Hmm.. Well we are staying at the same resort, but our park itineraries are totally different. My Dsis made ours. I can't wait till our trip

How's the job going?

 

[tink519]

I will be at MK on the 22nd as well! Can't wait

 

[Dallas_Lady]

I wish I was going with you .

Because hubby has lost his job we are unable to go, but we will see about Spring Break!

I cant wait to see your TR.

I'm sorry to hear about your DH. What does he do?

Hmm.. Well we are staying at the same resort, but our park itineraries are totally different. My Dsis made ours. I can't wait till our trip

How's the job going?

You'll be at Windsor Hills? Are you staying in a condo, townhouse or villa? I am both excited and nervous about being an off-siter on this trip. I became quite the on-site snob, but I just couldn't beat the price for the amount of space you get offsite. And since we are driving to Florida, we decided to give offsite a try.

I will be at MK on the 22nd as well! Can't wait

We have a ADR for lunch at Crystal Palace that day. I am really excited. We have never been able to drag ourselves out of bed for a rope drop, but I want to on that day. I'll have my lime green on

 

[Dallas_Lady]

Knee surgery??? Are you serious???

DH's knee has been bothering him for a few weeks. It's been getting worse instead of better, so I told him to go to the doctor. He went yesterday, they did and MRI and gave him a diagnosis today. He has a torn meniscus and has to have SURGERY to correct it. Surgery. 30 days before our trip. Ugh.

The doctor said it's an easy, routine surgery. DH should be walking normally once the surgical swelling goes down and he shouldn't have any problems doing Disneyworld. But, I am still worried. I really don't want him to have to have surgery at all, no matter how minor it may be. Tony is telling me not to worry, but worrying is what I do.

 

[aharbin88]

Hey there! I saw you on the MVMCP thread, and I wanted to check out your pre-trippie. We are thinking of going the week after Thanksgiving next year, so I want to soak in as much planning as possible!

I love your homemade Passporter! I may have to try that myself!

I also love the link you posted to the disposable coffee cups. My MIL and I could make good use of those!

Congratulations on the job! I hope it's going well.

I hope your DH's surgery goes smoothly! I'm like you. I would be freaking out to know that my DH (or any other member of our group) was having surgery 30 days before we leave for WDW. I'm sure the docs know what they're dealing with, so I'm sure it will all be fine. It will certainly be better than walking around on a painful knee!

Have a great trip! I can't wait to hear how it goes!!

 

[Tinkmom75]

We will be in the town houses. My Dsis and My dad and step mom have rented town houses too!

I hope the knee surgery goes smoothly.

 

[Dallas_Lady]

DHS Touring Plan

In the van @ 9:30am
-(Fast pass runner heads to TSMM)
-Playhouse Disney
-50s PT @ 11:05
-(Fast pass runner heads to RnR/ToT)
-Muppetvision
-Shrunk the Kids
-Backlot
-TSMM
-Movie Ride
-Little Mermaid
-RnR/ToT
-Pizza Planet dinner
-Osborne lights
-Back to condo @ 8:00pm