How to write a PTR no one reads... Less than 24 hrs to go and still not packed!!

[Joyciemc]

So so so close! I can;t believe we're about to be in single digits.

You sound much more prepared than I am, I have to get to work!

 

[tankgirl427]

Well I've been talking and dreaming of going for the last two years...

Plus I went into crazy planner mode before even booking the trip, trying to figure out the best use of my vacation days, what he wants to take off, and our budget, to leave as much extra money as possible for FUN!

 

[wlake]

Almost single digits -- ! Is it bad that I just priced a trip for next Aug. this afternoon?

 

[tankgirl427]

Nope, cause I already priced out going for a weekend in the end of Jan. haa haa haa!

And what would be the best deal? Should I upgrade my tickets to an AP? How many more days would I have to go?

9 1/2 days to go!

 

[tankgirl427]

Things left to do:
1. Pack - I have a pile of things upstairs in a room just waiting to be packed
2. Confirm a day for dinner with my friend (former CM)
3. Finish Trip binder, upload pictures for all you lovelies
4. Get more socks! - I think I have three or four pairs of those short socks and I can't stand being that person wearing tall socks with shorts, the BF on the other hand doesn't care and it drives me crazy!
5. Send fax to Pop next week with room request. Upper floor, lake view, king bed preferred
6. Clean house - I have to make sure things are neat and clean for my folks. The fridge needs a good clean out and restocking.
7. Laundry - Not yet, but maybe next week at this time.
8. Get snacks - I have some granola/protein bars, want to get some fruit snacks.
9. Go to Target - I saw cool colored and patterned duct tape. Going to see if I can get lime green for my checked bag.
10. See if I can find my scrapbooking glue dots. No I have no idea about making scrapbooks, but it will help with me with my Mickey head decorations for the windows.
11. Write down wlake's tips and remind myself to see Ellen's shirt for lexmas

Red is completed....

NINE DAYS
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[Joyciemc]

I love to/do lists right before it's time to leave for a trip... even the simple errands can be fun when they are for Disney!

 

[lexmas]

Wow, you got a lot done on your list already!

Oh, and I have to dance for single digits!

 

[tankgirl427]

So I've now had my second Disney dream...... this one I remember better than the first.

Monday night: I dreamt I was at Disney and I had this list of all the characters you could meet and I was hunting them out (kind of the character version of the search for Hidden Mickeys)

Last night: I dreamt I was in Hollywood Studios and was about to go on TSM and it said the Stand By Wait time was 60 minutes but there was absolutely no one in the queue. So I'm walking and walking, back and forth, up and down stairs and I finally get to where you load and this group cuts in front of me, it turns out the whole time while I was follwing the queue there was an opening right by where you load and I was all annoyed that I had wasted like 10 minutes going around while these people jumped right in front!

That dream might have come from my trip to Michael's yesterday where they blocked off the first register to have to go all around and past all the other reigsters to only end up back at the #1 register. Then the group that was in front of me ( by literally 15 seconds) held it up, because t shirts were 2 for $5, but it wasn't the fitted t-shirt they bought, then the person at the register had to call for help getting the right t-shirt, the first time they brought up an adult instead of a youth. Then finally as they are going to get the right type and size for a youth, the person at the register decides to ask for back up. There's only 6 people waiting in line now.

I wonder if I'll dream Disney today. EIGHT DAYS!!! Packing cubes should arrive today!

 

[tankgirl427]

I have never had the feeling of being so excited for a trip turn into a feeling of complete eh whatever so quickly. I've kept it somewhat quiet around work about what I was doing with my time off. Well today one of the guys in the office found out and was liek what you're going to Disney and not telling me? I'm kid Disney. I know it all! Turns out he bought DVC, but only enough points to go for one week every other year. Then he puts down the fact that we're staying at Pop. What part of being on a budget do you not understand???? Then he proceeds to tell me that we really should stay in a cabin in WL. I told you I had a budget that I had to stay in. I get a look of disgust and a well have fun staying in Pop.

Now all my happiness and excitement about the trip is gone. I'm not as lucky as him, my daddy doesn't own the company and lets me take off for however many weeks and get some big huge salary.

I"m annoyed and upset because I just went from to in like 5 minutes.

 

[wlake]

What a jerk for raining on your parade! Even if he really believes those things, he should keep them to himself! Don't let him ruin your day. What fun Disney thing are you going to do tonight?

 

[Joyciemc]

Awww

That's why I don't like to talk 'Disney' with people (the Dis excluded, of course!) people can be so focused on their idea of the right kind of Disney trip, they don't even realize that they're being rude making comments about stuff you can't change (not that I would ever pick the FW cabins over POP for 2 people! Don't those things sleep like 6 people and cost more than most deluxe resorts?)
I bet this guy has never heard of making your own fun and thinks something is only good if it's the most expensive thing. Let him waste his money- you get to go on a fabulous trip and not spend too much!

You are going to have a blast, POP Century is so much fun! I've stayed there 3 times now and it is what I think of when I think of a Disney trip.
We loved hanging out at the Computer pool- it is pretty quiet but a nice sized pool!

The lobby has the best shadow boxes on the walls with memorabilia from every decade- you'll love the 80s one!
There are so many things to discover as you walk around... like these fun guys:

I'm sorry that was so long! I just hope you feel better and are able to appreciate the anticipation and fun of knowing you are going to DISNEY WORLD IN ONE WEEK!!!!

 

[tankgirl427]

Thanks you guys! I'm starting to feel a little bit better. It just kind of stings. I'm more like :-| now.

Packing cubes arrived today and I might go upstairs and see all the different sizes and start packing and see if that gets me excited for the trip again.

5 more LONG work days
7 1/2 more real days

 

[wlake]

Glad you're cheering up! I'd never heard of packing cubes until I started reading these boards, and I'm curious about them. Would you mind sharing some pictures of your things packed in them? Thanks!

 

[tankgirl427]

I never heard of packing cubes either before here, but I thought they may keep me organized. I need help with that in my personal life, I keep things organized in my professional life...

So here's the proof:

Oh Elise thinks we're packing her!

Pile of stuff to pack so far

Bags in Large, Medium, and Small

Elise doing her Vanna White impersonation while modeling the packed Large, Medium, and Small bags.

Lots of packed packing cubes

What's left for the carryon!

 

[lexmas]

First of all, I absolutely LOVE Pop, so don't let anyone get you down about it. We have been talking about staying at a deluxe with our AP's (40% off discount) and I just can't bring myself to do it. I love Pop so much, I know I would miss it. It cheers me up just thinking about being there! You will love it!

I have never heard of packing cubes before, but they look awesome! So useful! The cat is an excellent model, by the way!

 

[Joyciemc]

You conquered that pile of stuff to be packed! The cubes look useful- you can take out certain things without having to go through your whole bag!

Elise is adorable!

I also spot a Glee shirt... I love that show!

 

[tankgirl427]

Ha! I'm such a gleek. I have the cds, the dvd, and I entered on facebook for some contest for the Power of Madonna episode and won for Boston. It was like the first five people to email us for each city. So I"m bringing that down for my friend's fiancee.

I have to buy my Phantom Gourmet Food Festival tickets now. Joyce look it up. All you can eat food from noon - 5 for $30 right now. Just what I need after Disney!

 

[GaRain]

Sometimes I think those who have bought DVC don't remember what it is like to be a regular Disney guest.....please, a cabin for 2 people? Ridiculous!
And doesn't matter anyway, POP is GREAT!!
You will have so much fun at that place. So much to see, just at the resort!
Besides, its your vacation - not his!
Have a great time!! Just about a week now!!!

 

[tankgirl427]

Okay I'm deadly bored at work today. I've looked at my cell phone about thirty times in the last hour and half so I thought I'd do an in depth daily breakdown of what was going to happen each day to help pass by the time until its 5pm and I'm down to only four work days left!

Day 1 - Leaving Day - 9/2

Our flight from Boston leaves at 6:30am. So I'm guessing we'll have to be out of the house by 4:30am. I think we're taking a cab, since Logan is not too far but far enough from our house. I have one big suitcase for both of us to use and two smaller suitcases for our carryon. Not the best idea because Pop's rooms are smaller, but when we can fit one suitcase in the big suitcase and use the second smaller suitcase for dirty clothes.

My parents will be driving down this day to take care of our "girls". I have to remember to change all the sheets so they can stay in our room downstairs, which has a larger bed and an A/C which may or may not be necessary at that time of the year.

We get in around 9:30am. Either change into FL appropiate weather now or when we get to the resort. I think I'll change at this point, because I'm trying to kill a little time before...... a DISMEET! Yes I'm going to try and get my first DIS meet before even leaving the airport! After the possible meet, its time to make our way down to ME, hopefully it won't be too much later than 10am at this point.

Get to Pop and check in. I fully dont' care if the have the room ready or not, I'm going to check or put away our carryons and grab a bus to DTD so we can finally eat! Its probably like 11am at best at this point and we've been up for 7 hours. Wolfgang Puck Express - Marketplace is our first stop on the Disney Dining Plan.

If its not too late in the day, I'd love to go to Animal Kingdom until it closes at 5pm. If possible I want to do the Safari, let my BF ride Expedition Everest, and see some of the animals, and maybe Finding Nemo? If it is too late in day we're going straight to HS where we have a ADR for 50's PTC at 6:10pm, hoping to make the 8:30pm showing of Fantasmic, waiting to hear for sure if there is a second show this night or not. Pot roast and brownie sundea please! Oh and for my drink a milkshake, but please put it in a to go cup after our meal is over so I can wait for an hour in a line and drink it!

After Fantasmic its time to head back to Pop and get some sleep. Its been a long day and we have an early morning tomorrow!!!!

Am I asking too much from my BF? 4am - 11pm and up at 7am the next day! Probably, but maybe I"ll put in a nap time for him tomorrow!

 

[Joyciemc]

Ben and I did the Phantom Gourmet thing for his birthday when we first started dating! It was awesome. But then they raised the prices and he refused to go back. He can be a bit frugal sometimes (but as long as he is willing to spend money on a Disney trip, I can't really complain)

I need to buy the Glee CDs I love their versions of the songs!

Yay for day 1! You should totally change at the airport, a day 1 DIS meet would be a great way to start the trip. If I do say so myself