Sounds like a fun trip!!
Thanks so much for posting and welcome!
I have never stayed at the GF before, but it must have been a great place to honeymoon. Funny you should mention stopping at the Poly lounge before heading back each nite - we have very close friends who are devotees to the GF and they do the exact same thing!But they love their GF. In March they stayed at the BC and did not like it at all.
They tried to switch over to the GF but it was completely booked. Actually, even Heatherlynn (who I think may still be reading this PTR - Heather, Heather, are you there????
) switched from the Boardwalk back to the Grand a few weeks ago. You GF people are very loyal indeed! Personally, though I haven't met a Disney resort I didn't like!
I have never gone to WDW with anyone outside my immediate family. I want to be in control of my vacation. I'm looking forward to going for the first time with just the kids. DH is not a rope drop early morning kinda guy 
Although he does love Disney, he's just not obsessed with it like I am. What "converted" my DH was the Keys to the Kingdom tour. He "got it" after that tour. He also LOVES the on-property deluxe resorts, DxDDP, Segway tours, etc... I always schedule him for an Epcot Segway tour and Ft WL Adventure Segway tour. I love the Ft WL tour, because he has to be there by 8:30 am, the boys and I can do MK EMH-AM, which he would NEVER get up for. But to drive a Segway, he gets up for! 
He's also done the Richard Petty Driving thingy. I've found you have to seek out things to make them enjoy the place as much as we do. 
That's why we love room service, they don't know we're sharing. 
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Hmm...so you are going to have extra ADRs, have time to add another meal to a couple days? We really enjoy CR and it was a must do on my DH's list. Maybe you will luck out and get in during a nonpeak time while you are at EP? It is worth a shot asking! 
Oh, I'm so with you on this one, and I'm just packing for one!
Love all your purchases, especially the dresses - very cute!
First off, sorry to hear about "having" to go to the beach. I would be disappointed to have to leave Disney property too. You will have a good time though, I'm sure. As long as it's not on the 5th so you are still available for the Cinco meet...
Second, I love your two dresses. Both very cute! I have the same problem about fitting everything in our suitcases...I hate packing!!!
Now that the shock has once again worn off I am trying to get excited about getting back to the Gulf Coast. We haven't been since 2007. And it certainly wasn't our only option either...I think the only place I was not able to find during our week was BLT! I will let you know how the bag turns out!You shop and pack like I do!!
Hope you stick around!I had never considered J. Crew for clothes shopping before, but with all of the cute stuff you have posted recently, I will have to keep them in mind.
Love the first dress!
Yes, I can't wait to see it and try it out in person!I am here! sorry lol! Yes yes we did end up switching back to our beloved grand floridian...too many fabulous family memories for us there, it IS Disney to us!
We feel the same way about the GF, it's our family's favorite. I tried to switch out of BWI to GF, but it was Thanksgiving week and they were booked. That was our WORST Disney vacation ever!
DH told me to book the GF for this trip, but since it's just me and the boys I wanted a resort that had one main building, close to MK. I didn't want to pay GF or CR's CL rates for just 4 nights, so WL it is. We've never stayed there, I'm looking forward to it. I can rough it 4 nights in the Wilderness
Trish, I do feel for you girl!
Should you have any extra dining credits, you can order room service (private dining). We always order room service breakfast on our final morning. No matter how much I plan, we always have credits left by our last day. What I LOVE about room service is that you can order 1 entree for 2 people, the portions are huge. I also like that they ask you how many people will be dining, so if you'd like to use only 4 credits (2 per person) you can tell them only 2 people (when you're really feeding 4 people). I have no idea why, but room service is such a treat for my boys. They always ask when we're ordering room service. All service charges and gratuities are included when using the DxDDP.
I thought sharing a meal on the DDP/DxDDP was not allowed?
Love all your purchases!
It's getting close!! I'm finally taking the luggage out to start packing.
Mare
Princess and the Frog really is a great movie--DD loves it too. We are waiting to get the soundtrack from the library, we should be getting it soon. So sad that it is your last movie night but then again, it means Disney is almost here!!
What a fun Disney event to do right before your trip! I bet it got you even more excited (if that is possible).
I would feel the same way if someone started to play with my schedule too!
I really like those dresses--very pretty! I took advantage of Lands' End appreciate weekend too--I order a couple pairs of shoes to try as a second pair for the parks. Great bag! I will be curious to know what you think of it once you can try it out.
) and I was just wondering someone else mentioned red velvet cupcakes in their trip report and I just assumed it referred to the colour but now I'm thinking maybe it's a flavour).
. This way, I don't feel inadequate . 
