KC's Western PRE trip report

[King Charming]

In the course of re-reading and editing, I was amused at how often certain words kept showing up. Anticipation, opportunity, and cost were three that caught my attention and can be indicative of most any vacation. When applied to our situation, I think they fit perfectly. However, it is time to wrap up this story. We are in the final days before sailing (I'm starting to love that term), and there is thankfully nothing left to prattle on about. Maybe a quickly paced cha-cha would be appropriate for the double digit happy dance I started today as there are finally less than 90 HOURS until we leave for the port. I wonder if we will stop by Orlando first to hit Downtown Disney to kind of knock the edge off DW's habit. Getting that first Disney fix after several months has got to be euphoric. I have one more post to wrap this sucker up with, and then.... Oh dear....OH NO....would you look at the SIZE of that shopping bag!

 

[Hypermommy]

Oh, I would be quite amenable to the idea of popping by Downtown Disney first. Especially since we're leaving so early. Let's plan on having lunch at the Earl of Sandwich (they really are inexpensive, dear... you can get a delicous sandwich for about $5).

Hmmmmmmmmmmm wonder if I can sneak away to try out Spaceship Earth? Haven't seen it since the update (and missed the soft openings they were doing in December).. Nah... that'd be just too mean to the rest of them since I'm the only one with a season pass right now. But than again, no one expects me to be nice anyway, right? bwaaaaaahahahahaha

But seriously... if you want to pop by DTD, that's fine with me. But I'll definitely be getting a Disney fix for the week so if you'd rather just keep on booking til we hit the port that's fine too.

 

[TotallyAngelic]

I just want to say how much I have enjoyed reading your pre-cruise build up, and am already in anticipation of hearing how the whole thing pans out - whether it all lives up to your expectations, whether you manage to keep within your budget, whether you manage to keep a tight rein on Hypermommy's shopping extravaganza!

Hope you all have an amazing and magical time! Bon Voyage!

 

[dis2cruise]

First try... not too sure if I like it. I may go with just the saying. But anyway, here's what I came up with.

oh what a beautiful saying it's totally true too

 

[Hypermommy]

whether you manage to keep a tight rein on Hypermommy's shopping extravaganza!

Ummmm... not!

 

[King Charming]

So how do you end a pre-trip report? By getting "on board"!! aka "The Second Happiest Place on Earth". After dedicating scores of hours to this; writting, editing, posting, and reading your comments (which were greatly appreciated), I'm gonna miss this. What should I do next? Even though I won't post on this anymore, I will enjoy eventually reading your thoughts on this, so please feel free to post. And DW will post anywhere.
When I do the post trip report, I'll include photos because a picture really is worth a thousand words, and you've already read most of mine. The captions will probably read something like "Here's our family all dressed up for formal night, I'm the one with a drink in his hand" or " Here I am all hung over after wearing what's left of my pirate costume to bed". OK, maybe not that bad, but I hope as interesting. I plan to write mostly about money (what else?), but will also try to include stories about new friends, new places, and old booze. For those who will follow in our western footsteps, our routes will be included too. For those luckier few who will cruise with us (and probably suffered through this the longest), you are also invited to post your comments, pics, or rants. Hearing how people experience the same events adds new perspective to an amusing(?) story. Knowing how impatient DW can be, I'm sure we will be hitting the road by 9 am. on Friday. The family will be at the port terminal around 10 am on Sat., and I should be there for autographs by 11. I'll be the guy with the big hat, the big cup of Pepsi, and the big smile on his face. So until we get back and start posting again, ahoy, arrgh, I sincerely thank you, and good night Miss MaGillacutty, wherever you are.

 

[nzdisneymom]

Have an amazing journey! Bon Voyage!

 

[pwgs]

See you on board!

 

[RLccweems]

Have a great time....and for us staying behind we'll be waiting for your trip report when you return!!!

 

[Hypermommy]

Well, I decided to redo this. I like this one a lot better. In fact, I think I'll even do KC a t-shirt with this.

 

[hayanyujah847]

I just love it! I hope you don't mind if I ~borrow~ that for my siggie!

Hope you all have a *magical* time on your TR! Don't forget to put a link to your TR in this Pre-Trip Report~!!

 

[Hypermommy]

I'm sure he's not going to mind... especially when he sees himself referred to as "the great King Charming". Man... he's gonna be impossible to live with now

 

[purplepeg]

Have a great time. I can't wait to read all about it. I love the pic with the investing in family on it. So true, so true.

 

[hayanyujah847]

I'm sure he's not going to mind... especially when he sees himself referred to as "the great King Charming". Man... he's gonna be impossible to live with now

lol! I have to give props where they are due!!!

 

[nzdisneymom]

Let me be the first to say Welcome Home - hope you all had an amazing trip - can't wait to hear about it.

 

[Hypermommy]

Thanks!!! It was a great trip. If you want to start out with KC's TR, it's here http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1807135. I haven't started mine yet. Gotta organize my notes and photos first.

 

[King Charming]

I just wanted to recognize the 6K+ views this has received. Come on over to the post TR and let me know what you thought of the whole ordeal, my writting style, or whatever. I'm waiting to hear what you have to say.