I Can Haz A Dizney Christmas? 12/15: Last Update Before the Trip

[MadilynnsMomma]

See, now that 1 month, 4 weeks does not look good. I keep looking at it and thinking, "Ya know, that's really 2 months"

Wash that thought out of your head! You are under 2 months, OFFICIALLY!!!

 

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I love your restaurant choices! And you know what?? You can go wherever you want and don't have to clear it with anyone else!! That's awesome!

Your day one sounds good. I'd do the same thing! If I were going alone and had nobody else to get up and get ready...head out as early as possible!

That trip will be here before you know it! Don't worry! There is so much to do before then to pass the time!

 

[mandy2012]

Your plans are looking awesome

 

[creativeamanda]

I love your restaurant choices! And you know what?? You can go wherever you want and don't have to clear it with anyone else!! That's awesome!

Your day one sounds good. I'd do the same thing! If I were going alone and had nobody else to get up and get ready...head out as early as possible!

That trip will be here before you know it! Don't worry! There is so much to do before then to pass the time!

There's a bunch to do! I am ready to head out that early--listening to my Sirius satellite radio on the way.

Wash that thought out of your head! You are under 2 months, OFFICIALLY!!!

It looks much better today.

Your plans are looking awesome

Thanks!

 

[creativeamanda]

To put it mildly, the Disney binder is coming along swimmingly. Sunday I got a good deal together (before I changed my first ADR to Flying Fish) and printed it all up.

My Excel document. . .

Yes, it is laminated

My other copy in the binder.

My Ridemax Plans all planned out. I usually don't follow them to the letter, but I print them and read them to get a general picture.

The front of the binder. Yes, that is an old KTTW card, but I thought it would be a good identifier for the binder in case it gets lost.

Then, I also went to the Disney store Friday to pick up a few things. First I saw the blankets there for $12. I thought of how great it would be to have one for the MVMCP. Last year if I had had a blanket during MNSSHP, I would have been much more comfortable on Main Street waiting for the parade.

I got these t-shirts.

Mickey in silver on blue. . .

This one I got the gray tshirt at the Disney store and the under shirt (pink) at Kohl's.

And well, the Disney box? It was getting full. So my clothes? You guessed it--t-shirts are now in the suitcase along with a pair of capris and a jacket.

The Disney box now has more growing room. . .

I finally found good comfortable shoes for dinner at Flying Fish and Cali Grill. . .

And the backpack is a thing of the past. I have opted for a purse I bought over a year ago. It has a large area in it to carry things and I think I will feel more "grown up" with it.

Mickey heads in the fabric. . .

Okay, okay, Mickey heads in the fabric don't exactly scream "grown up", but there you have it!

 

[MadilynnsMomma]

LOVE the purse!!!

 

[eandesmom]

the fabric on the purse is darling and I love the T's!

WOW that is quite the binder!

 

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

ooooooooh! Have you done Ridemax before or is this your first time? I bought it because it seemed like a good idea nad there were good reviews. But, I'd love to hear your thoughts if you have used it before! LOL You guys are too funny already packing!

 

[creativeamanda]

LOVE the purse!!!

Thanks--I use it a lot in the summer months.

the fabric on the purse is darling and I love the T's!

WOW that is quite the binder!

Thanks! Now, the binder, of course, does not leave the room, lol.

ooooooooh! Have you done Ridemax before or is this your first time? I bought it because it seemed like a good idea nad there were good reviews. But, I'd love to hear your thoughts if you have used it before! LOL You guys are too funny already packing!

I did Ridemax in June, and I liked it. I played around with it a lot before the trip and saw what the trends were in the plans. You will like it.

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

wow and I thought my binder was organized but yours is wayyyy better!!!!!

 

[creativeamanda]

wow and I thought my binder was organized but yours is wayyyy better!!!!!

LOL--it's only because I am OCD.

 

[eandesmom]

Thanks! Now, the binder, of course, does not leave the room, lol.

Oh good, that would be quite the item to cart around!

 

[creativeamanda]

Oh good, that would be quite the item to cart around!

Yeah--I just look over it before I leave the room and when I come back for my midday rest. I can pretty much remember what's in it, but I do carry the laminated full trip view around with me.

 

[creativeamanda]

So, day 2 is Magic Kingdom Day and MVMCP!

I have breakfast reservations at 8:05am, and plan to be at the bus stop before 6:45 am, as I am told that is when the 1st breakfast bus runs. That should have me at the front gates of MK before 7:30 am. Yeah, yeah, it's early. remember when I left the day before?

I really think day 1 I will skip Fantasmic! so I can be in bed before 9pm.

So--breakfast--Crystal Palace 8:05am

Must do's in the park before 11:30am, when I will go back to the room to rest:

Peter Pan
Space Mountain
Big Thunder Mountain
Pooh
Snow White

Ice cream sandwich at Main Street Bakery--11:00am

Rest in room/travel 11:30-3:00

Dinner reservations--Liberty Tree Tavern 4:05pm

Coming up. . .MVMCP plans

 

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

You have got me nervous now that I will not make my CP adr if I am not on a 6:45 bus!

Your plans for the day look good!

 

[creativeamanda]

You have got me nervous now that I will not make my CP adr if I am not on a 6:45 bus!

Your plans for the day look good!

Heavens, don't worry about that--that is just my obsessive-compulsive disorder shining through there, lol!

 

[creativeamanda]

I thought it would be fun to start each week with an LOL Cat until my trip. Now this one is actually on the wall next to my desk at work. . .The good news is that there will be exactly 8 of these. You know what that means--8 weeks until I leave for Disney World! And December trippers. . .go here to vote in my poll: What week are you going in December? http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2315182

 

[creativeamanda]

Have you seen the room only rates recently for the value resorts? Those rates are where I begin. I decided at some point that the whole idea of getting up at 3am was not one I relished. I had a 1/2 day at work the day before. Why not just go on to Disney? Of course, with the Deluxe Dining Plan, the thought of adding another day to my reservation meant perhaps obtaining a second mortgage. Before when we have stayed the night before, we have stayed offsite. I won't however, stay offsite just anywhere, and looking around, the lowest rates I found were in the $80-$90 range. And those were "iffy" areas in Kissimmee for me. Then I decided to look at those room only rates advertised on the main Disney page.

Where am I staying on December 16? A picture is worth a 1000 words. . .

Can you say $66.37 (including tax) for a room at Pop Century? Yeah. I booked it for one night. Of course, that does necessitate some dining changes--I'll be in the world a full day on the 17th--I'll go to POFQ, get my KTTW Card, and be at Epcot for ropedrop.

So this is where I am now. . .

Thurs, Dec 17--AK/EP
Brkfast: Boma
Lunch: Boulangerie (sn cred)
Dinner: Yachtsman

Fri, Dec 18, 2009--Magic Kingdom/MVMCP
Brkfast: Crystal Palace
Lunch: Main Street Bakery
Dinner: Liberty Tree Tavern

Sat, Dec 19, 2009--Late start to Epcot
Brunch: Captain's Grille
Dinner: Tutto Italia (CP dinner package)

Sun, Dec 20, 2009--Animal Kingdom/MK
Breakfast: Sassagoula (snack credits)
Lunch: Flame Tree BBQ
Dinner: California Grill

Mon, Dec 21, 2009--Epcot/DHS
Breakfast: Sassagoula (sn cred)
Lunch: Coral Reef
Dinner: Hoop dee Doo 5pm Cat 3

Tues, Dec 22, 2009--MK (Late start)
Brunch: CRT
Dinner: Crystal Palace (had to give up 1900 Park Fare, because it made it hard to get back for Spectro, especially if it takes forever to seat)

Wed, Dec 23, 2009--DHS/MK
Brkfast: Sassagoula (sn cred)
Lunch: 50s Prime Time Cafe
Dinner: Citricos

Thurs, Dec 24--EP/Departure
Brunch: Chef Mickey's

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

wow how awesome is that!!! You don't see that cheap price for pop unless you are a CM getting 1/2 off!!!! Makes you wanna stay longer Pop is my fav values. I love the rooms and pools and food court and gift shop!! If they had a hot tub I'd love it even more!

 

[MadilynnsMomma]

You get a for that super steal!!!