I started my TR ~ A Wish Come True ~ August/September 2009 Pre-Trip Report

[accountingbabe08]

I'm enjoying your pre trippie. I just realized right when I was typing this that we are going to be swap buddies.

Belinda

 

[nu2wdisneyw]

Yes we are!! to my ptr!!

 

[nu2wdisneyw]

So I figured it is time to start planning out our days…we only have 6 weeks to go!! Please feel free to comment and add any suggestions you may have.

Day 1 – August 29

So this is our travel day. Since we are driving, this day starts VERY early for us. Mapquest says that it will take us 13.5 hrs to reach POP Century Resort so that means a LONG time in the car. My DH is not a night driver, so this will mean that we need to wake up pretty early to get to Disney be the afternoon. So here is what I am thinking:

I will have the car packed the night before…of course we will have been packed for a while now (I hope). I will make sure to have the kids have their baths and sleep in travel clothes (usually sweats or shorts and a t-shirt), this will make it easy to transport them to the car. I usually pack sandwiches and snacks for the car, so we don’t have to make too many stops on the road.

Wake up time is probably going to be 3 am…we will drive straight through. DH likes to get in the car and get where we are going…no stopping ½ way, he just wants to get there. At some point we will stop on the road to get gas and have lunch, maybe somewhere in GA. That is to be determined. My plan is to have the kids sleep in the car until like 9:30 am (which is not hard for them). Our children are usually pretty good in the car as long as they are entertained. We will have the dvd player, psp, gameboy along with other in car entertainment to keep them busy.

Our hope is to arrive to POP Century Resort by 5 pm. My plan is to get checked in and unpacked before we head out to DTD. Dinner will be at WGP Express…the reviews on that place is awesome. Then we are just going to take the evening easy, check out the sites and hopefully be back to the room and in bed by 10 pm.

Next up: Day 2 ~ Animal Kingdom

 

[tinkerbell3747]

So it sounds like you have it all planned out pretty well. My only advice is to play this evening by ear if need be.

The kids may be tierd - so if going to DTD seems like trouble the foodcourt is great and they can let lose a little in the arcade or take a little swim to relax before bed, or play at the playground.

Try not to be out too late after a long day like that, you will need plenty of rest in order to be able to enjoy touring AK the next day. Remember it is advantageous to get to the park at rope drop to avoid as many lines as possible during the morning ( this too requires an early start) , then either head back to the hotel for a nap and/or swim during the hottest most crowded times of the day...or duck into indoor attractions to take a break from the heat....practise this and you will avoid energy crashes and meltdowns....

Of coarse these are just my suggestions, who knows the boys and what they can handle better than you My kids are so excited to be there on arrival day that we normally head to DTD grab a bite to eat and head back to the hotel in bed by 8 p.m. of coarse it helps that we normally arrive around 2:30 so we usually have unpacked and rested a bit already....

I hope I helped some.... can not wait to see the rest of your plans

 

[tinkerbell3747]

Hello Again!
So I didn't take a picture of the stuff I purchased from the Disney Store...for whatever reason I went to sleep at like 8:30 tonight...so mow I am wide awake and on The DIS at this ungodly hour!!!

I did make a purchase this evening. It's all about caputuring the memories at Disney right? So I thought why not catch it from all perspectives. Well I ordered this camera from ebay tonight for like $15 including shipping:

I thought it would be GREAT for Jahlil to use to take pictures of what he sees. I am going to give my other digital camera to Jeffery and of course I plan to purchase the Nikon L100 for myself. They have it on Amazon right now for like $219. I want to wait a little while though. We are planning to get a new TV for our living room, both Jeff and I want it so we decided it will be out Anniversary present to each other.

I decided that the binder thing is not working for me. I am going to use the Passporter that I purchased last year to keep me organized. I am going to start making my packing list this week. I want to start to cross things off. We get the boys back in 2 weeks and I want to have as much stuff purchased before they get back as possible.

I started working on the slide show presentation that I am going to play for them in the car. I need to add music, but I can't find any that I can download from the web. I am looking for "When you wish upon a star" I thought that would be really fitting. Do you guys know where I can find it? If you could help me with that, I would be truely greatful!!

I think I am going to visit the Photography boards to see what's going on over there. I need some tips on how to capture the best memories in the world. I wanted to get a new camcorder too...the one we have is ancient . However both a new camera and camcorder are not in the budget. I am just going to get a big enough memory card, so I can make videos using the camera.

I am getting so excited for this trip...it's going to be here before you know it!!v

OMG!


I am sooooo excited for you guys everytime I read a new update, I want to just jump up and down ....Can I go with you....

I am so glade the boys are going to get to take pictures too....I cant wait to see those...and you know i have a funny feeling when you guys do come back there is going to be some new trip plans brewing in the pot! I can feel it....

 

[mousescrapper]

FUN!

I love the breakdown of day s and see what people have planned....

I agree w/ Tink though on the pp....take that first night easy and if need be just go to the pool at POP and let the boy unwind from an all day caride and grab some gub from the foodcourt...you'll want time to organize your room and have stuff ready to go for the next morning too.

whatever you do you'll be at DISNEY though!

 

[nu2wdisneyw]

So my park bag came yesterday…I ordered the baggallini messenger bag in pewter. I LOVE it!!! I haven’t even pack it yet to see how the stuff would fit, but just looking through it let me know that it was more than enough room!

I also did a little Disney shopping these past couple of weeks. I’ve been picking up stuf like moleskin, sunscreen and toiletries here and there. I am going to have to charge my camera batteries so I can some pictures of the stuff I have so far. Michael’s is have a sale on t-shirt (2 for $5) so I am going to go pick some more of them up tomorrow. I’ve been on Natalie’s DISign page and I found a bunch of stuff I want. I am going to have to narrow it down a little we are only going to be there for 7 FULL days!! I want to start making the t-shirts next week, so that they can be done and packed before we get the boys on 7/31.

So I decided I wanted to give you guys a rundown of what out week was going to look like and then I will post or TP for the individual days…so where will our crew be??? Are you ready…drumroll please:

• 8/29 – Travel to Disney…no parks. And from your advice I think we are just going to take it easy at the resort today. Will give me time to unpack and decorate our resort window!!
• 8/30 – Animal Kindom
• 8/31 – Magic Kingdom
• 9/1 – DTD, maybe Epcot in the PM
• 9/2 – Epcot
• 9/3 – DHS
• 9/4 – Magic Kingdom, MNSSHP???? I am still up in the air about the Halloween Party.
• 9/5 – One last visit to the castle…go home?!?!

So there you have it…If we don’t go to the Halloween Party, I may switch my DHS and MK day. I would love to go to the Halloween Party, I just have to see if DH wants to spend the extra cash to do it.

So what else is going on?!? Well I have to say that I am too excited about the Pool Party we are having at POP . I was on another TP and some fellow DISers are doing a Grand Gathering together and decided that we should have a BIG DIS meet for all those that are staying at POP during the same time. When I say that the meet is growing…I mean it is growing fast. It’s going to be BIG and I can’t wait. Check out the thread here: http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2209989. My Husband thinks that I am crazy to be excited to meet-up with people that I have never met. He just doesn’t get it…tried to explain to him that we are all in-love with the same man (who just happens to be a Mouse!!!). He thinks I am NUTS!!

Well that all for now…I am going to soak my MHPC for my resort window tonight. Will post more tomorrow!!

Thanks for reading!

 

[nu2wdisneyw]

The kids may be tierd - so if going to DTD seems like trouble the foodcourt is great and they can let lose a little in the arcade or take a little swim to relax before bed, or play at the playground.

Of coarse these are just my suggestions, who knows the boys and what they can handle better than you My kids are so excited to be there on arrival day that we normally head to DTD grab a bite to eat and head back to the hotel in bed by 8 p.m. of coarse it helps that we normally arrive around 2:30 so we usually have unpacked and rested a bit already....

I hope I helped some.... can not wait to see the rest of your plans

Hey Tink! Yes after the advice from you and Scrappie...I've decided to change it up a little and just chill at the resort for the evening. Thanks!

OMG!


I am sooooo excited for you guys everytime I read a new update, I want to just jump up and down ....Can I go with you....

I am so glade the boys are going to get to take pictures too....I cant wait to see those...and you know i have a funny feeling when you guys do come back there is going to be some new trip plans brewing in the pot! I can feel it....

What are you talking about?? I am praying for a bounceback offer in our room so I can start planning next years trip!!

FUN!

I love the breakdown of day s and see what people have planned....

I agree w/ Tink though on the pp....take that first night easy and if need be just go to the pool at POP and let the boy unwind from an all day caride and grab some gub from the foodcourt...you'll want time to organize your room and have stuff ready to go for the next morning too.

whatever you do you'll be at DISNEY though!

Yep...we are just hangin out at the resort...I am hoping that I can get DH to take them to the pool, while I decorate the window!!

 

[accountingbabe08]

I'm really enjoying your pre trippie. Your sons are very cute boys.

 

[nu2wdisneyw]

I'm really enjoying your pre trippie. Your sons are very cute boys.

Thank you...I can't wait to go and get them from my mothers! I miss them like crazy!!!

 

[accountingbabe08]

Stephanie,

I've read about moleskin before. I was looking around walmart this morning in the bandaid section and I didn't see it. Is that where you find it
? I always get blisters at disney if I could prevent it that would be great.

Belinda

 

[nu2wdisneyw]

Hey Belinda,
I actually found it with the foot cream stuff...like corn & callus remorver, insoles and stuff like that. Please let me know if you don't find it. It should be with the Dr. Scholls products.

 

[mousescrapper]

Hey Tink! Yes after the advice from you and Scrappie...I've decided to change it up a little and just chill at the resort for the evening. Thanks!


Sounds like a great plan and your welcome!





Yep...we are just hangin out at the resort...I am hoping that I can get DH to take them to the pool, while I decorate the window!!

There you go...some fun for the boys and some peace and quiet for MOM!

 

[nu2wdisneyw]

There you go...some fun for the boys and some peace and quiet for MOM!

Yes, because I am sure that I will not get any for the rest of the week!!

 

[accountingbabe08]

Hey Belinda,
I actually found it with the foot cream stuff...like corn & callus remorver, insoles and stuff like that. Please let me know if you don't find it. It should be with the Dr. Scholls products.

I will look the next time I'm at walmart for it. I will let you know if I don't see it.

Belinda

 

[Goofy22]

So my park bag came yesterday…I ordered the baggallini messenger bag in pewter. I LOVE it!!! I haven’t even pack it yet to see how the stuff would fit, but just looking through it let me know that it was more than enough room!

I also did a little Disney shopping these past couple of weeks. I’ve been picking up stuf like moleskin, sunscreen and toiletries here and there. I am going to have to charge my camera batteries so I can some pictures of the stuff I have so far. Michael’s is have a sale on t-shirt (2 for $5) so I am going to go pick some more of them up tomorrow. I’ve been on Natalie’s DISign page and I found a bunch of stuff I want. I am going to have to narrow it down a little we are only going to be there for 7 FULL days!! I want to start making the t-shirts next week, so that they can be done and packed before we get the boys on 7/31.

So I decided I wanted to give you guys a rundown of what out week was going to look like and then I will post or TP for the individual days…so where will our crew be??? Are you ready…drumroll please:

• 8/29 – Travel to Disney…no parks. And from your advice I think we are just going to take it easy at the resort today. Will give me time to unpack and decorate our resort window!!
• 8/30 – Animal Kindom
• 8/31 – Magic Kingdom
• 9/1 – DTD, maybe Epcot in the PM
• 9/2 – Epcot
• 9/3 – DHS
• 9/4 – Magic Kingdom, MNSSHP???? I am still up in the air about the Halloween Party.
• 9/5 – One last visit to the castle…go home?!?!

So there you have it…If we don’t go to the Halloween Party, I may switch my DHS and MK day. I would love to go to the Halloween Party, I just have to see if DH wants to spend the extra cash to do it.

So what else is going on?!? Well I have to say that I am too excited about the Pool Party we are having at POP . I was on another TP and some fellow DISers are doing a Grand Gathering together and decided that we should have a BIG DIS meet for all those that are staying at POP during the same time. When I say that the meet is growing…I mean it is growing fast. It’s going to be BIG and I can’t wait. Check out the thread here: http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2209989. My Husband thinks that I am crazy to be excited to meet-up with people that I have never met. He just doesn’t get it…tried to explain to him that we are all in-love with the same man (who just happens to be a Mouse!!!). He thinks I am NUTS!!

Well that all for now…I am going to soak my MHPC for my resort window tonight. Will post more tomorrow!!

Thanks for reading!

Great Update! I really can't wait til this Pool Party! I guess we're going to have to come up with a date soon! I'm at 35 days! I got my DME tags the other day now I'm waiting on my resort packet from Disney!

 

[nu2wdisneyw]

Okay sooooo....it's really time to focus on getting in shape! My ultimate goal is to lose 23 lbs. But my goal for Disney is 10 lbs. I am going to use all of you for my support. If you take a look at my siggy, I have added a new ticker. Last night was day 1 of my relationship with Chalene Johnson...her and I have a date with Turbo Jam EVERY night!!! I love the workout...it's fun and the music is great. My plan is to workout twice a day 6 days/week, every week leading up to Disney!!! Please wish me luck, and if anyone cares to join I would love the company!!

I am going to post more later...Just wanted to give you that quick update!

 

[mousescrapper]

Okay sooooo....it's really time to focus on getting in shape! My ultimate goal is to lose 23 lbs. But my goal for Disney is 10 lbs. I am going to use all of you for my support. If you take a look at my siggy, I have added a new ticker. Last night was day 1 of my relationship with Chalene Johnson...her and I have a date with Turbo Jam EVERY night!!! I love the workout...it's fun and the music is great. My plan is to workout twice a day 6 days/week, every week leading up to Disney!!! Please wish me luck, and if anyone cares to join I would love the company!!

I am going to post more later...Just wanted to give you that quick update!

That is a great goal! and girl I know you can do it....I am impressed.

Good Luck! I'll be cheering for you

 

[nu2wdisneyw]

That is a great goal! and girl I know you can do it....I am impressed.

Good Luck! I'll be cheering for you

Thanks for the support...I am going to need it. I always use vacation as my motivation for working out!!

 

[nu2wdisneyw]

So I took this quiz:
Which Disney Mom are you?

And here are my results:

Your Inner Disney Mom Is Perdita from 101 Dalmatians

Whether you are mom to one, 15 or 99, there is more than enough room in your heart for all. You are always around to listen, to offer advice and to give plenty of hugs and kisses. You are an incredibly loyal friend and partner, and can always sense when there's trouble (you've been known to start a Twilight Bark or two). Your kids sometimes might call you a "worrier," but you are just trying your best to protect them against the world's evils — or DeVilles, as the case may be.

So what Disney Mom are you? Please post your results for the fun of it!!!