It's A WONDERful 2015 - Feb Cruise, May WDW grand tour, and France/DLP! NEW 10/25 Nice & End!

[Dugette]

Less than 4 weeks until my super secret weekend at WDW with Aria!! She still has no idea. I am so excited to wake her up at 3AM with the purple magic band and tell her we get to fly to Disney world today!!

I can't wait - hope she gets super excited and you both have a great trip!

But first I had to share a pic from L&A's ride on Splash!! Lynda is hilarious

That is awesome!

Afterwards we had FP's to use at Peter Pan so went there - this is one of Aria's all time favorites despite loving the fast rides too. That makes me happy!

Peter Pan has always been one of my favorites and Izzy seems to think of it as her favorite lately too - it's the one she talks about the most. She made us wait in the insanely long line to ride it at Disneyland too (I hate that there are no Fast Passes for it there!)

Aw, what a sweet photo!

Instead of savoring a glass of wine in the MK I ordered a lemonade with some type of berry foam. It was good. Not as good as wine.

That cracked me up. But, yeah, true enough.

Making the most of every single day, that's for sure!!

We checked in and immediately got our Photopass pic done (they've since stopped photopass here altogether)

Huh, I didn't realize they stopped.

I like getting the first reservation of the day, because the characters usually start coming out around 8:15-8:20 so it gives you a little time to get situated and get food.

Good point. I've definitely had some character meals that make it a challenge to ever go get your food without missing something.

Have no fear, my 2nd plate held my tater tots:

Whew!

I had a must-do for the day - Kali River Rapids! It's the other 38" height requirement ride so I wanted Aria to ride. I had really bad memories of waiting in line over an hour and riding the way-too-short ride with Andrew way back in like 2004 and hadn't been on this in a very long time. I must say, zero wait makes any ride SO much better.

It's been years since we rode. But now that Izzy is tall enough, I'm sure we'll give it another go whenever we make it back there. And, yes, no wait makes anything better!

She hates getting water on her head (despite being totally in love with swimming, she still has an issue with this!)

That is very interesting to hear. So, Izzy is on her third time through Sunfish in swimming lessons and most likely will be asked to repeat it AGAIN - and the biggest issue is that she hates getting water on her head. Doesn't like putting her head under water. Doesn't like when people splash her face. I can't say I blame her, as I don't like those things either, but we've been trying to convince her to be brave so she can eventually pass this level. She's pretty good with everything else. And I know Aria has whizzed through all the levels, so it's encouraging to hear that she doesn't like a wet head either.

It was a total success - she had a blast. We got off the ride and Aria said "I didn't think I would like it but I LOVED it, you were right mommy!!" That works for me!!

Music to a mother's ears.

This is a very typical AK day for us, so I'm interested to see how things change with the evening activities.

Me too - I am anxious to hear how the nighttime things change an AK park day for people.

Since doing the 9-sauces and naan service, I have taken to just ordering the potato and pea samosas as my "main" dish and it's plenty (especially after a big breakfast!!)

Agreed. Dug and I split a sampler thing after and that was plenty after all that naan. Those samosas are a good choice too - yum!

We got inside and I immediately came down with a hugeee headache/migraine.

Ugh, hate headaches at Disney (or really anywhere). Especially when you can only take Tylenol.

These chipmunks are always a favorite. They are hilarious and sweet at the same time.

Agreed - we almost always have fantastic meets with them!

 

[Imagineer5]

What, fun, BUSY days! I'm really amazed you had the stamina in your first trimester! I love how excited and happy Aria looks in all the pictures. And you are making me hungry for Sanna!

Early on I was feeling pretty awful but around 11/12 weeks I turned a corner. Besides, being at Disney is always great! I def overdid it a few days though and I think that's where my headaches came in.

I can't wait - hope she gets super excited and you both have a great trip!


That is awesome!


Peter Pan has always been one of my favorites and Izzy seems to think of it as her favorite lately too - it's the one she talks about the most. She made us wait in the insanely long line to ride it at Disneyland too (I hate that there are no Fast Passes for it there!)


Aw, what a sweet photo!


That cracked me up. But, yeah, true enough.





Huh, I didn't realize they stopped.


Good point. I've definitely had some character meals that make it a challenge to ever go get your food without missing something.


Whew!


It's been years since we rode. But now that Izzy is tall enough, I'm sure we'll give it another go whenever we make it back there. And, yes, no wait makes anything better!


That is very interesting to hear. So, Izzy is on her third time through Sunfish in swimming lessons and most likely will be asked to repeat it AGAIN - and the biggest issue is that she hates getting water on her head. Doesn't like putting her head under water. Doesn't like when people splash her face. I can't say I blame her, as I don't like those things either, but we've been trying to convince her to be brave so she can eventually pass this level. She's pretty good with everything else. And I know Aria has whizzed through all the levels, so it's encouraging to hear that she doesn't like a wet head either.


Music to a mother's ears.


Me too - I am anxious to hear how the nighttime things change an AK park day for people.


Agreed. Dug and I split a sampler thing after and that was plenty after all that naan. Those samosas are a good choice too - yum!


Ugh, hate headaches at Disney (or really anywhere). Especially when you can only take Tylenol.


Agreed - we almost always have fantastic meets with them!

I'm excited to go on KRR again this coming trip, as it was closed in February. I have FP's for the Safari, KRR, and Nemo show.

I love how aria understands she has to try something once - so she never has broken down crying or anything in fear. She understands that it won't be as bad as she worries about I guess.

Chip and Dale were SO cute with Maya on our last trip that we got an ornament with them as our keepsake from the trip!

 

[Imagineer5]

A quick update to my upcoming trip - so on May 1st my plans were - breakfast at Chef Mickeys, free morning then to AK for the evening for nighttime activities/RoL. RoL has been officially delayed, so I moved FP's and ADR time around and now plan to be at the park about 3:15 - 6 (Safari, Nemo show and Kali River Rapids FP's in place) and then eat at Yak & Yeti at 6PM, leaving through an empty/closed park.

After our 8AM Chef Mickey's ressie, I'm considering heading to Blizzard Beach. Aria doesn't have a ticket, so I'll need to get that (with AP discount), and I'm thinking about renting a Lodge Picnic Umbrella (about $40 and includes reserved lounge chairs w/ umbrella and towels). My 1 issue is that I'll need to pump (milk) once during the day here, and there are no baby care centers - zero nursing rooms altogether. I am thinking I'll take the battery pack and go to a changing room maybe? Or should I just save the $$ and spend the morning at the pool? Since time is tight, I'll have Aria skip her nap today (blasphemy!! Actually in the last 2 months she has skipped 2 naps with minimal issues lol).

So far for pool time we have late Friday night (which might be a wash after waking up at 3AM!)
Saturday afternoon pool time
Monday night pool time after dinner (around 7:30)

Just for fun here are some pool photos I found:

Unless I steal a ride down with Aria, I don't think she will want to go on this since it's enclosed.

Splash area

Cute playground

Then there is the quieter Magnolia Pool with a zero entry

We had an absolutely FANTASTIC time last May at Blizzard Beach which is why I'd like to return, but maybe I'll just wait until the next trip? I have nothing in the works BUT now with the Rivers of Light being moved back, plus still waiting on Soarin and the new Frozen area to open up, maybe I'll have to plan another weekend trip (possibly in July/August when daycare closes again - I haven't gotten that date yet though). Anyway just musing - wondering what your thoughts are? Thanks!

 

[mousehappync]

I think I would go to the water park-- weather should be great for that. I have pumped in many a bathroom-- I think I'd just pump in the changing room. But this is coming from someone who had to pump in the bathrooms at work-- that were attached to the main break area w/hollow-core doors, in the days before battery-operated pumps. So there was an orange extension cord running across the floor, under the door, and the whomp-whomp-whomp pump noise Makes a theme park changing room sound pretty good I think with all the pool time you have scheduled, it would be nice to have a change of scenery!

 

[Dugette]

RoL has been officially delayed

What a bummer!

My 1 issue is that I'll need to pump (milk) once during the day here, and there are no baby care centers - zero nursing rooms altogether. I am thinking I'll take the battery pack and go to a changing room maybe? Or should I just save the $$ and spend the morning at the pool?

Wow, I'm surprised they don't have anything there. I wonder if you could use a cabana or something? Heck, with all the scantily clad people at a waterpark, you could probably just pump in your lounge chair and nobody would notice. If you can't figure out something there, not sure if you could switch it up and pump both right before and after?

Since time is tight, I'll have Aria skip her nap today (blasphemy!! Actually in the last 2 months she has skipped 2 naps with minimal issues lol).

Izzy skips most weekend naps lately (daycare she still naps most of the time). She stalls so much that it takes her forever to get down for a nap and she often doesn't even fall asleep, despite everything. I've started just not even bothering and getting her to bed early-ish on the weekends instead.

So far for pool time we have late Friday night (which might be a wash after waking up at 3AM!)

Yeah, that might be a stretch after such an early morning!

Unless I steal a ride down with Aria, I don't think she will want to go on this since it's enclosed.

I can't tell for sure from the picture of the splash pad, but looks like that slide might be enclosed too? So maybe she could try that one first? I'm pretty sure Izzy would do it - she was begging to go down the dark tube slide at Aulani alone (I wouldn't let her - too worried she'd tip over and go down face-in-the-water).

Cute playground

Looks fun!

I have nothing in the works BUT now with the Rivers of Light being moved back, plus still waiting on Soarin and the new Frozen area to open up, maybe I'll have to plan another weekend trip (possibly in July/August when daycare closes again - I haven't gotten that date yet though).

Haha, love your spontaneous trips! Or, since Aria doesn't know about this one, you could maybe delay this, but that would be a pain, I'm sure.

The only other thought I had was that you could save the Blizzard Beach ticket price and umbrella/chair price and use that towards a second trip?

 

[Imagineer5]

I think I would go to the water park-- weather should be great for that. I have pumped in many a bathroom-- I think I'd just pump in the changing room. But this is coming from someone who had to pump in the bathrooms at work-- that were attached to the main break area w/hollow-core doors, in the days before battery-operated pumps. So there was an orange extension cord running across the floor, under the door, and the whomp-whomp-whomp pump noise Makes a theme park changing room sound pretty good I think with all the pool time you have scheduled, it would be nice to have a change of scenery!

LOL! I actually added an extension cord to my packing list after your comment just in case. My issue is I really dislike using my pump on the battery power - I have a pump in style advanced and it just doesn't work the same not plugged in. I ordered a car adapter and hoping that will work better for the times I can pump in the car. Thanks for the input!

What a bummer!


Wow, I'm surprised they don't have anything there. I wonder if you could use a cabana or something? Heck, with all the scantily clad people at a waterpark, you could probably just pump in your lounge chair and nobody would notice. If you can't figure out something there, not sure if you could switch it up and pump both right before and after?


Izzy skips most weekend naps lately (daycare she still naps most of the time). She stalls so much that it takes her forever to get down for a nap and she often doesn't even fall asleep, despite everything. I've started just not even bothering and getting her to bed early-ish on the weekends instead.


Yeah, that might be a stretch after such an early morning!


I can't tell for sure from the picture of the splash pad, but looks like that slide might be enclosed too? So maybe she could try that one first? I'm pretty sure Izzy would do it - she was begging to go down the dark tube slide at Aulani alone (I wouldn't let her - too worried she'd tip over and go down face-in-the-water).


Looks fun!


Haha, love your spontaneous trips! Or, since Aria doesn't know about this one, you could maybe delay this, but that would be a pain, I'm sure.

The only other thought I had was that you could save the Blizzard Beach ticket price and umbrella/chair price and use that towards a second trip?

It is a bummer - I picked this weekend because originally the frozen stuff was slated to open May 1st, so I had a morning dedicated to that, and then the RoL was supposed to open in Spring so I figured that would work too. I also had high hopes of Soarin being open too. Now that all just fell to the wayside! Boo.

For the pumping, yes I could probably pump on the drive from the Contemporary to Blizzard Beach (9:30) then the drive from BB to AK (3). That wouldn't be too bad I guess! I am still unsure though, and as you said I could save the $$. I found out that daycare is closed the weekend of August 13th just for a long weekend. So not sure about possibly doing a trip then or waiting until early December like I have been wanting to - could be a 1st birthday trip for Maya plus holiday decorations will be up, plus weather won't be 100+ lol. AND I could eat whatever I want. hahaha

Yeah the splash pad tube is closed too. She wouldn't try out the one at the Poly in Feb (attached to splash pad) so not sure about this one but I'll work on it. Maybe I'll utilize the must try it once rule lol.

I also saved $60 yesterday on my Shades of Green reservation. I went to look up AP rates vs renewal rates to get an idea for that, and saw they were having a promotion at the end of april, so I called and was able to apply the cost difference to my reservation - woohoo! Anything left over from this trip, I'll save!

Do you still have AP's? I assume not since your December trip you are most likely not doing the parks, but wasn't sure if you would have park tickets if you and izzy wanted to go for a long weekend in August....hahaha :-D

Also, no I don't want to delay this trip, what fun would that be?!!? I'd much rather add another. Esp since we really have nothing planned until next April besides the Cape week.

 

[Dugette]

waiting until early December like I have been wanting to - could be a 1st birthday trip for Maya plus holiday decorations will be up, plus weather won't be 100+ lol. AND I could eat whatever I want. hahaha

Well, those are all big plusses. And maybe we'll even be there.

Do you still have AP's? I assume not since your December trip you are most likely not doing the parks, but wasn't sure if you would have park tickets if you and izzy wanted to go for a long weekend in August....hahaha :-D

*DANGER* *DANGER* (blinking alert to myself so I don't go and spontaneously book a trip I can't afford ) No, we don't have AP's. Sadly, I let mine expire last summer. But, you better believe that after I read this I started brainstorming any way that I could find the money and/or justify another trip. Sorry to say I couldn't come up with anything sufficient. Well, unless I take all the money from our travel budget and spend it on me and Izzy and WDW - I'm pretty sure Dug would have an issue with that one. I cannot believe that an AP for Izzy is $800! It would be really fun to do another trip together, though - I was actually home sick on Monday and got inspired to start organizing/uploading the photos from June 2014 to Photobucket for an eventual TR - it was fun to look back at that trip - Izzy kept wanting to see more pictures of her and Aria when they were "babies."

Esp since we really have nothing planned until next April besides the Cape week.

What is wrong with us - not having WDW trips scheduled? I feel seriously strange not having any clear "next WDW trip" in the works. We're still in a total holding pattern on travel plans until we find out about Italy, though (probably by mid-April, not getting hopes up, but want to keep options open).

 

[Dugette]

*DANGER* *DANGER* (blinking alert to myself so I don't go and spontaneously book a trip I can't afford ) No, we don't have AP's. Sadly, I let mine expire last summer. But, you better believe that after I read this I started brainstorming any way that I could find the money and/or justify another trip. Sorry to say I couldn't come up with anything sufficient. Well, unless I take all the money from our travel budget and spend it on me and Izzy and WDW - I'm pretty sure Dug would have an issue with that one.

Well, I just had to throw in here that I mentioned this to Dug and he was surprisingly cool with the idea of me and Izzy going to WDW without him. He likely has a work travel event around the same dates, so thought it was fair I get to go somewhere too. Of course, that doesn't make any extra money appear. I am due to find out about my merit increase any day now - guess I will just have to hope it's MUCH bigger than anticipated.

 

[Imagineer5]

Well, those are all big plusses. And maybe we'll even be there.


*DANGER* *DANGER* (blinking alert to myself so I don't go and spontaneously book a trip I can't afford ) No, we don't have AP's. Sadly, I let mine expire last summer. But, you better believe that after I read this I started brainstorming any way that I could find the money and/or justify another trip. Sorry to say I couldn't come up with anything sufficient. Well, unless I take all the money from our travel budget and spend it on me and Izzy and WDW - I'm pretty sure Dug would have an issue with that one. I cannot believe that an AP for Izzy is $800! It would be really fun to do another trip together, though - I was actually home sick on Monday and got inspired to start organizing/uploading the photos from June 2014 to Photobucket for an eventual TR - it was fun to look back at that trip - Izzy kept wanting to see more pictures of her and Aria when they were "babies."


What is wrong with us - not having WDW trips scheduled? I feel seriously strange not having any clear "next WDW trip" in the works. We're still in a total holding pattern on travel plans until we find out about Italy, though (probably by mid-April, not getting hopes up, but want to keep options open).

Well, I just had to throw in here that I mentioned this to Dug and he was surprisingly cool with the idea of me and Izzy going to WDW without him. He likely has a work travel event around the same dates, so thought it was fair I get to go somewhere too. Of course, that doesn't make any extra money appear. I am due to find out about my merit increase any day now - guess I will just have to hope it's MUCH bigger than anticipated.

Honestly I'm not finding it in my budget either, and I don't want to book anything until all uncertainties about openings are out anyway. December would be great for many reasons, and it'd be awesome if you guys decide to definitely go. I don't like not having any trips planned after the one in a couple weeks (YAY so excited for that one!) but I am interested to see how Shades is for future trips.

Too bad I work for the government, we don't get bonuses LOL

 

[khertz]

I just got caught up on all your great updates!

How great was Aria on Kali River Rapids?! I love that!

Sounds like a great day with A LOT of food!! lol Seeing your pics of F&G have me so excited to check it out this year for the first time!

I ordered a car adapter and hoping that will work better for the times I can pump in the car. Thanks for the input!

While not as good as being plugged in, I have the same pump as you and got the car adaptor for our November trip last year when we drove down and it definitely works better than the battery pack! Could you get away with pumping under a nursing cover or something if you ended up doing the water park?

 

[Dugette]

Honestly I'm not finding it in my budget either, and I don't want to book anything until all uncertainties about openings are out anyway.

Probably for the best.

December would be great for many reasons, and it'd be awesome if you guys decide to definitely go.

It would be really cool. Of course, seeing all the announcements Disney put out today regarding the soon-to-open/new things, makes it hard to imagine not getting park tickets if we do that trip.

Too bad I work for the government, we don't get bonuses LOL

Not a bonus, just the tiny percentage annual bump you get for a good performance review. And, no, it definitely was not enough to take a Disney trip on. (I do technically get a bonus most years too, but it's not big - based on companywide performance and everyone gets an equal amount - sorry you do not get one ).

 

[Imagineer5]

I just got caught up on all your great updates!

How great was Aria on Kali River Rapids?! I love that!

Sounds like a great day with A LOT of food!! lol Seeing your pics of F&G have me so excited to check it out this year for the first time!



While not as good as being plugged in, I have the same pump as you and got the car adaptor for our November trip last year when we drove down and it definitely works better than the battery pack! Could you get away with pumping under a nursing cover or something if you ended up doing the water park?

KRR was SO much fun, I'm so looking forward to it NEXT WEEKEND Eek! I look forward to the F&G festival stuff too, I wish our trips overlapped!

TY for the info on the pump - not sure about doing it under a cover, I mean i'll have to get the pumping bra on discretely or else hold them in place, and how awkward if a wind comes and blows the cover off lol!! I'm thinking i'll just pump on the drive over, and then again when we leave, IF we go. Going to keep that up in the air based on weather/ the SoG pools/etc.

Probably for the best.


It would be really cool. Of course, seeing all the announcements Disney put out today regarding the soon-to-open/new things, makes it hard to imagine not getting park tickets if we do that trip.


Not a bonus, just the tiny percentage annual bump you get for a good performance review. And, no, it definitely was not enough to take a Disney trip on. (I do technically get a bonus most years too, but it's not big - based on companywide performance and everyone gets an equal amount - sorry you do not get one ).

Yeah there will be SO many things to check out in December! EPCOT and AK will def be must do's, I'm thinking DHS will still be a mess? LOL

Well, okay I did get a 3% raise one year and took that $$ to buy my AP's lol! The last 4 years or so (ahem, thanks Obama) we received 1% raises and zero cost of living increases. That has really sucked! Esp seeing my SIL who is an accountant tell us about 20K bonuses and stuff... would be nice!

 

[schmass]

Your trip is coming up so soon!

Do you have a manual pump? I find when I use mine, it only takes like 5 minutes to use. Otherwise, I'd say pumping in the car like you mentioned is your best bet! I am counting down the days when pumping isn't something I have to think about anymore...

 

[Imagineer5]

Your trip is coming up so soon!

Do you have a manual pump? I find when I use mine, it only takes like 5 minutes to use. Otherwise, I'd say pumping in the car like you mentioned is your best bet! I am counting down the days when pumping isn't something I have to think about anymore...

I know! SO excited!! I have actually never used a manual pump even through a year of pumping with aria and now 5 months with maya. With some recent news we got I may not be pumping much longer. we'll see.

 

[Imagineer5]

I am going to work on an update for last may later today but first I wanted to say it hit me that my trip is literally NEXT WEEK!! I haven't really made many changes although did add some time at DHS so I will just give a quick itinerary again (more for me, but I feel like writing it out anyway!)

Also, we got some news on Tuesday that Maya is allergic to milk, peanuts, rice and egg. Possibly more - these were the 4 positives out of the 8 things tested. I wish they had tested more but I guess there's only room for so much on her back. Honestly, I feel like I could handle taking these out of my diet (I've already gone dairy and soy free, though it doesn't seem like soy is an issue), BUT the uncertainty of what else she might be allergic to is lingering in my mind. Could be treenuts or coconut, and I use those daily replacing milk? It's so tough. Yesterday she had formula (Neocate, a completely hypoallergenic formula without ANY milk proteins in it) for the first time. She isn't taking to it well so I'm currently mixing it with my milk in bottles, and she took that like a champ last night and this morning. My current plan is pumping to keep up supply while we transition her to Neocate. Once she is on that, if we see a marked difference (basically we should unless she is also allergic to corn...ugh) then I think we will stick with formula. It kills me to say that or think it, but I also want to do what is best for Maya, and honestly right now I think that is feeding her something she is NOT allergic to. I wanted to nurse for a full year, but I'm slowly coming to terms that will probably not happen, especially for my own sanity. I also feel like this will give me some normalcy at home with going back to being able to eat anything I want again, and giving Andrew the opportunity to feed maya as well, giving me more time with Aria. So anyway, positive thoughts or vibes or whatever would be appreciated while we figure this out.

So Anyway - next Friday we leave!! Aria still has no idea. THANK GOODNESS we are going to Texas the following weekend, bc Andrew brings up the Disney trip almost daily whether it's talking about Maya's schedule or car issues (our expedition is in the shop after I got into a littleeee fender bender) etc. I keep saying loudly geez Andrew, we are going to texas NOT Disney! And Aria usually says Yeah daddy, you're so silly! So thank goodness she is only 4 and I really don't think she knows we are really going. I wish Andrew would cap it though bc he is just itching to ruin the surprise.

The plan is to fly in, possibly stop at DTD to go to Erin McKenna's bakery (though by next Friday maybe i'll have some answers on Neocate and have decided to stop having a restricted diet, we'll see) then head to Shades to check in. I assume it will be about 10:30 AM at this point - I just want to check in early because I'll need to get the milk I've pumped in a fridge, but they can hold it at bag services if room isn't ready. Then we'll go to EPCOT.

I want to head back to Mexico for a ride on Donald's boat ride and a margarita at La Cava, then I can imagine Aria might take an early nap. (We have to be up at 3AM this day!). During her nap I might check out a couple booths for the F&G festival - at La Isla Fresca there is a jerk chicken that's dairy free. At the Lotus House in China there are the Beijing candied strawberries and in Japan there's Frushi. I think that's it for dairy free lol! But my only must have for this day is that Passionfruit maragarita from la cava.

When we wakes up we have a FP for Test Track! Afterwards we'll go ride Nemo/check out the Seas, go ride LwtL etc. We have a 4:20 FP for the Character spot as well. I know Joy & Sadness are meeting as well as Baymax, but the line has been over an hour long so we will prob skip it unless the line seems shorter.

Then dinner at Akershus! I got an upcycle with a ton of princesses on it - originally I had packed her Ariel dress from our last trip but it's going to be so hot I think she'll enjoy wearing this one more.

After dinner we will head to Spaceship earth and then out of the park. I anticipate we'll head straight to sleep when we get to the room!

Saturday

This morning is iffy. We actually have two reservations - an 8AM CP ressie and that Early Morning Magic thing. If you haven't heard about that, it's a special event from 7:45-10AM. They are serving a buffet breakfast at Pinocchio's and Seven Dwarfs mine train, Peter Pan, and Pooh rides will be working from 7:45-9 just for the people in the event. It cost about 140 (It was a difference of $90 from the CP BF). The first EMM is next Tuesday, so I am waiting to hear reports on how it goes to decide what to do. I'm iffy about it (esp having breakfast around 9:30 and wasting that time) but if it means possibly riding Seven Dwarfs a ton in a row it could be worth it? IDK. Also, if I decide to not restrict my diet by then, I would really love to have some breakfast lasagna at CP...lol

Anyway our FP's are for later in the morning, and they include Seven Dwarfs, Big Thunder, and Splash. Earlier I planned to ride the FL rides without much of a wait. After lunchtime we will head out, and Aria can nap in the stroller while I stroll back to Shades (via boat or monorail, thru Poly and up to Shades).

Pool time this afternoon, then dinner at California Grill! No plans for after dinner, we could possibly head back to the park if Aria wants to see the parade/wishes.

Sunday

We have a chef mickeys ADR for breakfast, afterwards is open - either pool time or Blizzard beach depending on weather and how fun the Shades pool is really lol. By 3 I want to be at AK though - We have FP's for the Safari, nemo show, Kali River Rapids and dinner at Yak & Yeti planned.

Monday

Kona Breakfast

Magic kingdom, with FP's for 7DMT, Anna/Elsa, and meet talking mickey. May take a midday break or just stay we'll see. I know Aria will want to meet Rapunzel and possibly Tiana. We have a Be Our Guest reservation tonight. Prob pool time after dinner! Today we'll also be using her Splash FP card she got last May (we never needed it in Feb!) so that's an extra FP. I had this dress made, because she has declared Splash her all time favorite ride. She hasn't seen it yet so i'll surprise her with it on the trip.

Tuesday

Check out, but probably leave cooler with milk with bell services? Head to DHS, we have a H&V breakfast (somehow this has become a must do!) FP's for TSMM, Disney Jr and Star Tours and then run out of the park loL! Back to Shades to pick up milk, then head to airport! For DHS, I finally got a Doc McSTuffins dress that works. It's actually the 3rd Doc thing I've bought - the first was really poorly made, then second was WAY too big, and this one thankfully fits just right. In my quest for a perfect Doc dress, I also bought a new Jake dress LOL so she will get to decide that morning which one she wants to wear.

I love this Jake dress bc it highlights Izzy, most of her jake things have left izzy completely off!

While neither Aria or I ever sleep in, I sort of wish I didn't love breakfast so much and we could have 1 or 2 easy mornings, but it's tough with a 4 night trip where I'm trying to do so much. I could always cancel a ressie though the night before if we need to!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I was very sorry to hear about the expanded allergies for Maya - just not fun! I really hope there aren't more and that she grows out of what she has eventually.

Your plans sound really good! Interested to see if you do the early morning hours extra thing ... I know they just had an evening one and the reviews for that were great as there were only 1,000 in the entire park so if they really limit the crowds and you do get on Mine train a ton of times it could be worth it - especially for a relatively short trip

I love the splash dress!

 

[cindianne320]

Hugs! I'm so sorry about all the allergies. I'm shocked she's allergic to rice- since that's usually such a "safe" baby food- though between my first and third child they claimed how bad rice cereal now is... I hope you're able to figure it out and get her on the right track. You're a trooper with cutting out so much! I'm currently trying to wean my 13 month old- not very fun. My other 2 were so easy!

Your updated plans sound great, and I LOVE all the t-shirt dresses!

 

[Dugette]

Well, okay I did get a 3% raise one year and took that $$ to buy my AP's lol! The last 4 years or so (ahem, thanks Obama) we received 1% raises and zero cost of living increases. That has really sucked! Esp seeing my SIL who is an accountant tell us about 20K bonuses and stuff... would be nice!

Geez, your SIL has a much better job than I do! The bonus I mentioned is maybe 1/6 that on a good year - and about 1/2 of that after taxes. Not that I'm complaining. But I haven't ever gotten a COL increase and all we have are merit increases, which have been anywhere from 0% during the bad economic years to maybe 3.5% max (for excellent performance reviews). And my little increase this year won't even be seen in my checks, as I'm upping my 401k accordingly, since we lost 1/2 of our company matching when we changed ownership. Blah. Sorry you are stuck too.

my trip is literally NEXT WEEK!!

Yay, so soon!

So anyway, positive thoughts or vibes or whatever would be appreciated while we figure this out.

Sending the positive vibes your way. I don't know how you are dealing with all of the allergies - I don't know if I could do it. So many things to avoid. I agree that the formula is probably the best option, though, to make sure she's not still getting things she's allergic to. And for your sanity. And I think I've always heard the first few months are the most beneficial for nursing (I think?), so you're past that already. Best of luck with everything - you're doing great!

I got into a littleeee fender bender

Glad you're okay. Hope your vehicle is soon too.

I keep saying loudly geez Andrew, we are going to texas NOT Disney! And Aria usually says Yeah daddy, you're so silly!

I wonder if she'll suspect something.

But my only must have for this day is that Passionfruit maragarita from la cava.

Sounds like a good plan!

I know Joy & Sadness are meeting as well as Baymax, but the line has been over an hour long so we will prob skip it unless the line seems shorter.

Bummer the lines are so long. This reminds me that we will have to meet Joy and Sadness whenever we go - Izzy was telling me they watched Inside Out at daycare and she loved it.

The first EMM is next Tuesday, so I am waiting to hear reports on how it goes to decide what to do. I'm iffy about it (esp having breakfast around 9:30 and wasting that time) but if it means possibly riding Seven Dwarfs a ton in a row it could be worth it? IDK.

I'm really interested to hear about the morning thing too. I agree about the breakfast wasting time, since it's already so limited. But if you and Aria can ride 7DMT non-stop, well, could be worthwhile.

Love it!

I love this Jake dress bc it highlights Izzy, most of her jake things have left izzy completely off!

Love this one too!

 

[schmass]

I love the new dresses - so cute!

Interesting that you posted yesterday about the allergies. Lola was tested recently as well, and I got her results yesterday shortly after reading your update. I'm still waiting for a call from the dr, but from what I could see on the patient portal, it's not good. She's allergic to peanuts, milk, casein, some tree nuts (which Rory is allergic to all of these as well), but also soy, sesame and almonds (Rory isn't allergic to these and I cook with them all the time). I'm not sure how we are going to cook or ever go out to eat! And like you said about Maya, those are only out of the things that were tested, so who knows what else. I hope that both of our kids grow out of as many of these as possible! Good luck to you as you figure all of this out.

 

[Imagineer5]

I was very sorry to hear about the expanded allergies for Maya - just not fun! I really hope there aren't more and that she grows out of what she has eventually.

Your plans sound really good! Interested to see if you do the early morning hours extra thing ... I know they just had an evening one and the reviews for that were great as there were only 1,000 in the entire park so if they really limit the crowds and you do get on Mine train a ton of times it could be worth it - especially for a relatively short trip

I love the splash dress!

Than you, I really hope so too. I can't wait to read reports from it - it sounds amazing BUT with only 3 rides open, unlike the late night one, it may not be that great. If we can stay on 7DMT without even getting off for a few rides in a row, now that would be really great, but I would bet it won't be that empty.

Hugs! I'm so sorry about all the allergies. I'm shocked she's allergic to rice- since that's usually such a "safe" baby food- though between my first and third child they claimed how bad rice cereal now is... I hope you're able to figure it out and get her on the right track. You're a trooper with cutting out so much! I'm currently trying to wean my 13 month old- not very fun. My other 2 were so easy!

Your updated plans sound great, and I LOVE all the t-shirt dresses!

Thank you. Being allergic to rice/oats is apparently an indicator of FPIES which is some crazy condition I hope we don't have to delve into. It's like allergies but even worse, with shock/passing out as a potential reaction. Right now I am just focusing on getting her 100% with the formula, and hoping that clears everything up, then we will be starting solids later than I anticipated and taking it really slow. Awesome job nursing so long, I wish I could have done it again with Maya but I just don't think it's in the cards for us. But we'll see, if she doesn't take to Neocate then we'll have to go back to BFing.

Geez, your SIL has a much better job than I do! The bonus I mentioned is maybe 1/6 that on a good year - and about 1/2 of that after taxes. Not that I'm complaining. But I haven't ever gotten a COL increase and all we have are merit increases, which have been anywhere from 0% during the bad economic years to maybe 3.5% max (for excellent performance reviews). And my little increase this year won't even be seen in my checks, as I'm upping my 401k accordingly, since we lost 1/2 of our company matching when we changed ownership. Blah. Sorry you are stuck too.


Yay, so soon!


Sending the positive vibes your way. I don't know how you are dealing with all of the allergies - I don't know if I could do it. So many things to avoid. I agree that the formula is probably the best option, though, to make sure she's not still getting things she's allergic to. And for your sanity. And I think I've always heard the first few months are the most beneficial for nursing (I think?), so you're past that already. Best of luck with everything - you're doing great!


Glad you're okay. Hope your vehicle is soon too.


I wonder if she'll suspect something.


Sounds like a good plan!


Bummer the lines are so long. This reminds me that we will have to meet Joy and Sadness whenever we go - Izzy was telling me they watched Inside Out at daycare and she loved it.


I'm really interested to hear about the morning thing too. I agree about the breakfast wasting time, since it's already so limited. But if you and Aria can ride 7DMT non-stop, well, could be worthwhile.


Love it!


Love this one too!

The worst part about SIL is they make SO much money, but never spend it to do anything. I mean, I know you're an accountant and all but seriously she takes it to the extreme. What's the point of living if you just sock away all your money? Who cares in the end? I'd much rather LIVE, see the world, and experience things, and instill that in Aria & Maya, than have a giant savings account and no life experiences. Anyway, I'll get off my high horse now...

Well, Aria asked me this morning if we are ever going to Disney world again LOL! I said I don't know sweetie, not for a very long time. bahahaha

I love the new dresses - so cute!

Interesting that you posted yesterday about the allergies. Lola was tested recently as well, and I got her results yesterday shortly after reading your update. I'm still waiting for a call from the dr, but from what I could see on the patient portal, it's not good. She's allergic to peanuts, milk, casein, some tree nuts (which Rory is allergic to all of these as well), but also soy, sesame and almonds (Rory isn't allergic to these and I cook with them all the time). I'm not sure how we are going to cook or ever go out to eat! And like you said about Maya, those are only out of the things that were tested, so who knows what else. I hope that both of our kids grow out of as many of these as possible! Good luck to you as you figure all of this out.

Oh no! What made you do the testing? How is Lola doing? I am assuming you're nursing since you did with Rory, so I am wondering what you've been going through. What sort of testing did they do to check all those things (assuming blood work since oyu had to wait on it). I wish we had tested for more things bc I'm sure she will have more that she's allergic to. IDK how we'll be going out to eat either :-/ except at Disney! We can PM if you'd like, I'd love to chat about it. I forgot you went through all these with Rory too.