June, July, August PLANNING thread

[mkymouse4ever]

 

[RHMH]

We board our flight in 24 hours.

Only 6 hours at the office today.

 

[EEyorelover22]

Have a wonderful time!!!!!

 

[RHMH]

Have a wonderful time!!!!!

Thanks for wishing us a great trip !!!!!

 

[EEyorelover22]

Enjoy EVERY second. They grow up too darn fast!!!

 

[EEyorelover22]

mky: BUSY, BUSY, BUSY!!!!

 

[RHMH]

Disneyworld July 14th Trip Report


July 13th


Returned home from work at 3:00PM. Midori and I showered, dressed and moved the luggage to the driveway. Driver picked us up at 5:00 PM and delivered DD and I to the DFW Marriott, north of the airport. Checked in our room and went down stairs to eat dinner, fell asleep at 10:15 PM.


July 14th


Received a wake up call at 2:30 AM. Cleaned up, dressed and went down stairs for a breakfast snack at the Coffee Cart. Marriott shuttle took us to terminal A, Gate 35 for check in at 4:30 AM. Boarded the plane at 5:50 AM and settled down for the flight. Midori log in to the GoGo internet and watched you tube videos and chatted with her friends on her Ipad. Departed DFW 6:20 AM and arrived Orlando at 9:50 AM. Boarded ME immediately and drove off within 8 minutes. Dropped off Key West, Saratoga and arrived POFQ.


The check in lines were full so we were directed to check in with the Concierge. Kelly our agent told us that there were no more standard rooms available because they were sold out so if we wanted to stay at POFQ we would have to accept our free upgrade to a preferred room over looking the River / Garden. At first, when Kelly mentioned no rooms because of sell out I was nervous, then I listened to the rest of her conversation and then realized PIXIE DUST has been sprinkled, I was gleaming with smiles. We accepted and walked over to our room and settled in.


Wego Shopping called about 11:30 AM to let me know that she was at the front drive of POFQ with my grocery order. Met the driver, paid, tipped and walked back to the room with my order. Midori and I walked over to the food court and ordered Chicken Nuggets with F.F. And a Cheese Steak Sandwich, purchased a refillable cup and enjoyed our lunch. (Decided not to eat at Earl of Sandwich) no reason other than we were super hungry NOW!!! and wanted to eat.


Rode the bus to DTD to shop at World of Disney for friends of Midori. Purchased a Perry stuffy for Midori and then returned to the Resort.


Midori decided to rest and watch TV and chat on her I pad with her friends while waiting for me to unpack. DD fell asleep and slept until 9:00 PM. Woke up and said she was hungry. We walked over to the food court and purchased BBQ Ribs and Chicken Nuggets with Mac and Cheese. We placed our food at a table and walked over to the condiment station to get Ketchup and eating utensils. Ketchup was being replaced so I waited. 3 Cast Members walked towards me with a Cupcake and a Balloon and shouted to the 100's in the food court to join them in wishing and singing Happy Birthday to me. WOW!!! another dusting of PIXIE DUST. We sat down and enjoyed our meal and walked back to our room. DD wanted to change the color of her finger nail polish so I repainted her nails. We then settled down in our comfortable beds and watched TV until we fell asleep.


July 15th


I woke up at 4:30 AM and walked around the resort for exercise and enjoyed coffee on a bench over looking the river. Came back to the room to do my morning worship and now starting our trip report. Today is MK day with extra hours in the evening.




July 15th Magic Kingdom


DD and I woke up at 6 AM. Walked to the bus stop and the MK bus was already there. Arrived at 8:15 AM at MK gate and watched the welcoming show. Went to Space Mountain and the ride was broke down, got a fast pass for 10:00 AM, walked over to Thunder Mountain and rode it twice. Rode Space Mountain once and then got on the train for Tomorrow land. Tomorrow land is really nice and when they finish with the construction, it will be a site to see. Walked over to Space Mountain and got a fast pass for 3 PM. Our fast pass was expired at 11:20 AM and it was 11:45 AM and they still let us use it. Must have been because the ride was broke and the CM's was not enforcing the fast pass times. We were very hungry, our reservation for the Plaza was not until 12:20PM but were walked over to the Plaza and asked if we could get in, it was 12:00 noon. We were seated immediately and order DD and Turkey and Bacon Club, Coke and I ordered my regular, Potato Soup, Ruben and Iced Tea. WOW!! the food and service exceeded our expectation. After our meal the CM's came over to sing Happy Birthday and gave me a cupcake with a candle on it. We were sitting next to a family of 4 and decided to give out 3 PM Space Mountain fast passes to the 2 teenager girl's of the family. The family said thanks and wished us a good day.


We decided to go back to the Resort to rest so we will be able to keep up during MK's Magic Hours tonight. Walked over to the bus stop and waited a couple of minutes for the bus. Returned to the Resort at 2:15 PM, walked in to see our room cleaned and Birthday card on the table. DD and I fell asleep around 3:15 PM and now it is 5:30 PM. We'll probably go back around 9:30 PM.

 

[mkymouse4ever]

RMHM, Just picturing everything you wrote. How nice. So did DD arrange the B Day greeting in food court or how did they know?? Very sweet.

Hope everyone is having a great time!

mky

 

[RHMH]

RMHM, Just picturing everything you wrote. How nice. So did DD arrange the B Day greeting in food court or how did they know?? Very sweet.

Hope everyone is having a great time!

mky

I had the Happy Birthday pin they issued at check in on.

 

[mkymouse4ever]

I had the Happy Birthday pin they issued at check in on.

OOh, got ya. That would do it. Nice pixie dust!

 

[RHMH]

9:30 PM – H.S. Extra Magic Hours
Midori and I caught the bus around 9:30 PM, returned to Hollywood Studio just about 10:00 PM. Rode Tower of Terrors twice and RR Coaster twice. Walked over to Toy Story Mania and had to wait in line about 45minutes. The Tour groups were infiltrating Hollywood Studios so the lines were a little long at times. Fun night and last but least, I had to buy a Turkey Leg on the way out. Left for the bus at 12:45AM. While riding on the bus the smell of the Turkey Leg made everyone on the bus comment about how they should have gotten a Turkey Leg, Boy!!! that smells good, Are you sure you want the Turkey Leg? The whole bus smelled like Turkey. I felt bad so Midori and I stopped munching on the leg. Everyone noticed and they were laughing and said go ahead and eat the Turkey Leg, we'll just watch. The bus ride back ended up being a lot of fun. As we departed the bus the Driver asked if we would leg the Turkey Leg with him.


July 17th Epcot

 

[RHMH]

July 17th Epcot


DD and I caught the Epcot Bus at 8:45 AM and got to Epcot at 9:05 AM. It was not crowded at all this morning. The mad rush to get fast passes had been over with by the time we arrived to get our fast passes for Soarin. We got to ride Soarin with in 20 minutes after getting our fast passes. We got on Living with the Land and Nemo ride with no wait. Moved over to Mission Space and rode it with in minutes. Rode Ellen's ride and then went to Japan and at Sashimi and Tempura Udon. Got on the Ferry Boat and made it back to the front of the park before it started raining. Left the Park at 2:00 PM to come back to the resort. We are taking the Ferry Boat to DTD to go eat at Rain Forrest and go to the Movies to see Ice Age. Then come back to Epcot to take advantage of the EMH. See Ya Soon!!!.


EMH – Epcot


Midori and I took the Ferry to DTD for dinner at Rain Forrest Cafe. Onion Rings, Midori and I had Steaks tonight. We were a little tired the regular offerings of the Disney Parks. Went to the AMC Movie Theater to watch Ice Age. We rode the Ferry back to the Resort to put up the to go boxes and then Midori and I returned to Epcot around 10:30PM. We rode Maelstrom, the boat ride at Mexico, Nemo and then Soarin.


July 18th Animal Kingdom Early Magic Hours


Good Morning Everyone. We got to AMK at 7:30 AM and as soon as th gates opened, we went to Expedition Everest. Got 2 fast passes for later and rode the ride twice before the crowds started to gather. Went to Bugs Life, Dino-rama, and rode Dinosaur twice. My back pack flew out during the second ride, reported my loss and will check with Lost and Found at the transportation center tomorrow. Forgot how rough the ride was so my fault for not securing the back pack. I told Guest relations that the dinosaurs ate my back pack, they all laughed.


Picked up Picnic in the park lunch from Midori and I at Beastly Bazaar. They do not offer the neat little green bag with Animal Kingdom Picnic in the Park bags any longer, but the lunch is superb. Returned to the resort at 12:00 noon and stating laundry. Tonight – Ohana's for dinner at 8:15 PM. We were lucky to get 8:15 PM reservations and canceled our 9:30 PM slot.

 

[mkymouse4ever]

RHMH, great report! We love pleasure island AMC for a nice break out of the heat! Hoping something good is playing when we go down.

Mky is now at 22 days! woohoo

 

[RHMH]

Evening At Ohana's


Took the POFQ bus to Magic Kingdom and then the Resort Monorail to the Polynesian Resort. Oh My Word People, I forgot how much fun and how great the food and service was at Ohana's. DD and I ate so much and the entertainment was fabu. Celebrated my Birthday for the 5th day in a row. Midori told me next year we have to stay at the Polynesian. SO, I had better start now and save all I can. Tomorrow is Hollywood Studio again.

I forgot the funniest thing. Last night the Singer looked at my shirt and said employees are not allowed to sit down and eat with guests. Please go back to work. We laughed so hard and the people around us laughed also. I looked around at the servers and my shirt was pretty close to the shirts they were wearing.

 

[mkymouse4ever]

great pic's. looked like a great time. Funny, that was Not our experience when we went. it was like in and out quick. Very rushed.

mky

 

[RHMH]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2962016

I will post pictures later when DD and I get home.

Thanks

 

[EEyorelover22]

Hi Everyone!! I am back from the boonies.

I have to get caught up on the posting!!

Still HOT here!

 

[mkymouse4ever]

Hiya everyone,

Wow, I am starting to think I am the only one left. Tomar and Tp2 @ wdw. EE22, in michigan, Candi had lots going on this summer too. RHMH coming back from wdw today. Haven't heard from Jmouse for a while either. Getting lonely.....

But, > > >> 19 days to go! We are getting ready.

RHMH, great report! Can't wait for pictures.
What a nice way to end your report. Real class. Well our little group has been togther for years now, and most of the time > its not planning till next year. Hope you have time to stick around.

mky

 

[EEyorelover22]

19!!!!!!!!!!

I better get moving too!!

 

[RHMH]

Hopefully you can view the whole album.

http://s1048.photobucket.com/albums/s364/hrinda58/2012 July Disney Vacation/

If this does not work out, I can post each picture.

Thanks