A little back round- DBF and I have been together two and a half years now. We meet in California in a military training program we were both going through. He is Navy and I am Air Force. Now he lives in Texas and I am in Nebraska. We see each other as often as possible. I took my nephews to WDW last July and knew I wanted to go back with Chris. We visited DL when we were in Ca and had a great time together. I grew up in San Diego and went to DL every year as a kid, he has visited WDW once as a kid. I just bought in to DVC and starting planning a trip right away. I thought "what better time than a birthday?" So October it is for Christophers 28th!
So here it is-7 nights/8 days at the world!
Flying in on October 2
Gonna plan for both of us to route through Dallas-Fort Worth then be on the same flight in to MCO. Should land at 2:30
Gonna pick up our rental then head to Super Target or Wal-mart for supplies. Two cases of water, some small snacks for the room and a few adult beverages
Then to the World! Gonna hit Shades of Green to buy our tickets then check in at AKV. We have ADRs at Fulton's Crab House at 7:30, so we should have plenty of time to settle in and get over there. If we have time we will head to DTD early to walk around. Then hopefully have a somewhat early night so we can sit on out balcony and look out over the savanna! I have a solo trip next month to Vero Beach and I fly in to MCO. I'm gonna sneak over to DTD and buy DBF and I mouse ears and as a surprise I'll give him his this night. Gonna head to bed early as tomorrow is a busy day. Three parks!
Day 1-October 3
Is there any other way to start a WDW vacation than the MK?
Breakfast ARD at Crystal Palace for 8:05. Gonna head to MK early and get a few picks of an empty main st and castle before B-fast. I want the first ride of the day to be Space Mountain as it is DBFs favorite ride. We went on it twice at DL and as we pulled back in to the loading/unloading area the second time I looked over at him and he had tears in his eyes! I asked if he was ok and he responded he just really loved that ride! I knew I had a keeper when he was so touched by Disney ride that he cried!
I would like Chris to get a hair cut at the barber shop as well. Being in the military it is always short and he is good about getting it cut before we go on vacation. But if he let it slide this time I will mention it too him and see what he says.
Ok, only gonna do a few hours in MK then over to EPCOT. I wanna try to grab a fastpass for test track then do lunch. Lunch today will be various snacks and such from the F&W festival. After a few hours it's off to DHS! Not sure what time we will make it there but Fantasmic is at 8 so I wanna get in line around 7. After that EMH till 11. I LOVE Tower of Terror and I have never ridden RnRC. So those and Toy Story Mania are on the list for tonight! Oh and Star Tours! lol One of my faves from my childhood, so I cant wait to see how it is different from DL. And I know Chris will get a kick out of it, as he was shocked by it in DL. (in a good way, it was something he would never have expected to see there) We loved the Muppets show at DL so we'll try to catch it here as well. (not sure what all they will have open during EMH, something to look up as the trip gets closer) Well, we have another early day tomorrow!
Day 2-October 4
We should really be feeling the magic now
We will grab b-fast in the room or use a CS credit and try Mara. Then off to AK for EMH at 8am. I wanna make this one because I know the animals are most active in the am. Kilimanjaro Safaris is first than the walking trails. I think Chris will love Expedition Everest almost as much as Space. That and Dinosaur then back to the resort for lunch. We have ADRs at Sanna for 1:05. After lunch we'll relax for a couple of hours, maybe walk around and check out the resort. Around 4ish we'll head over to EPCOT and walk around again. We have to go on Journey in to Imagination with Figment at some point. This is one of the things Chris remembers most from his trip as a kid. He even asked me about it when we were planing our DL trip and as I had never heard about it we looked it up. He was somewhat disappointed it was only at WDW. He told me how cool it was and when I went last year I made sure to ride it and I brought him back a small plastic Figment figure which he keeps on his desk with other cherished mementos. Even tho I know now it has changed a few time since he last went, I know this will be something he will really love seeing again. This day at EPCOT will mainly be a wandering/people watching day tho. Depending on how we feel we will grab a CS meal or have some more snacks from the F&W booths. Then over to the MK for EMH till 1am!
I love the magic kingdom at night. The way the castle is lit up, the night time parades, fireworks, even the rides feel different. I'm sure most people feel this way too. This is the night I am probably most looking forward too. We're gonna party it up till they kick us out since tomorrow we can sleep in a little!
So here it is-7 nights/8 days at the world!
Flying in on October 2
Gonna plan for both of us to route through Dallas-Fort Worth then be on the same flight in to MCO. Should land at 2:30
Gonna pick up our rental then head to Super Target or Wal-mart for supplies. Two cases of water, some small snacks for the room and a few adult beverages
Then to the World! Gonna hit Shades of Green to buy our tickets then check in at AKV. We have ADRs at Fulton's Crab House at 7:30, so we should have plenty of time to settle in and get over there. If we have time we will head to DTD early to walk around. Then hopefully have a somewhat early night so we can sit on out balcony and look out over the savanna! I have a solo trip next month to Vero Beach and I fly in to MCO. I'm gonna sneak over to DTD and buy DBF and I mouse ears and as a surprise I'll give him his this night. Gonna head to bed early as tomorrow is a busy day. Three parks!
Day 1-October 3
Is there any other way to start a WDW vacation than the MK?
Breakfast ARD at Crystal Palace for 8:05. Gonna head to MK early and get a few picks of an empty main st and castle before B-fast. I want the first ride of the day to be Space Mountain as it is DBFs favorite ride. We went on it twice at DL and as we pulled back in to the loading/unloading area the second time I looked over at him and he had tears in his eyes! I asked if he was ok and he responded he just really loved that ride! I knew I had a keeper when he was so touched by Disney ride that he cried!
I would like Chris to get a hair cut at the barber shop as well. Being in the military it is always short and he is good about getting it cut before we go on vacation. But if he let it slide this time I will mention it too him and see what he says. Ok, only gonna do a few hours in MK then over to EPCOT. I wanna try to grab a fastpass for test track then do lunch. Lunch today will be various snacks and such from the F&W festival. After a few hours it's off to DHS! Not sure what time we will make it there but Fantasmic is at 8 so I wanna get in line around 7. After that EMH till 11. I LOVE Tower of Terror and I have never ridden RnRC. So those and Toy Story Mania are on the list for tonight! Oh and Star Tours! lol One of my faves from my childhood, so I cant wait to see how it is different from DL. And I know Chris will get a kick out of it, as he was shocked by it in DL. (in a good way, it was something he would never have expected to see there) We loved the Muppets show at DL so we'll try to catch it here as well. (not sure what all they will have open during EMH, something to look up as the trip gets closer) Well, we have another early day tomorrow!
Day 2-October 4
We should really be feeling the magic now
We will grab b-fast in the room or use a CS credit and try Mara. Then off to AK for EMH at 8am. I wanna make this one because I know the animals are most active in the am. Kilimanjaro Safaris is first than the walking trails. I think Chris will love Expedition Everest almost as much as Space. That and Dinosaur then back to the resort for lunch. We have ADRs at Sanna for 1:05. After lunch we'll relax for a couple of hours, maybe walk around and check out the resort. Around 4ish we'll head over to EPCOT and walk around again. We have to go on Journey in to Imagination with Figment at some point. This is one of the things Chris remembers most from his trip as a kid. He even asked me about it when we were planing our DL trip and as I had never heard about it we looked it up. He was somewhat disappointed it was only at WDW. He told me how cool it was and when I went last year I made sure to ride it and I brought him back a small plastic Figment figure which he keeps on his desk with other cherished mementos. Even tho I know now it has changed a few time since he last went, I know this will be something he will really love seeing again. This day at EPCOT will mainly be a wandering/people watching day tho. Depending on how we feel we will grab a CS meal or have some more snacks from the F&W booths. Then over to the MK for EMH till 1am! I love the magic kingdom at night. The way the castle is lit up, the night time parades, fireworks, even the rides feel different. I'm sure most people feel this way too. This is the night I am probably most looking forward too. We're gonna party it up till they kick us out since tomorrow we can sleep in a little!
Then some shopping! Chris' mom is a Christmas freak so maybe something from the Disney Christmas store for her. I also want to check out the Boardwalk. And then another round of mini-golf this time at Fantasia Gardens. Then we are going to venture OFF PROPERTY! I bought tickets for Medieval Times at 7. Christopher mentioned to me before about a friend who had gone to one of the locations and he really wanted to do it too. This is a surprise I'm not gonna tell him about till we get there. He probably wont even remember telling me about it as it was at least a year and a half ago now. I bought the celebration package which comes with a pic, commemorative program, second or third row seats and a piece of cake. And of course as always, food eaten with our hands. Yep ladies and gentlemen, I love him that much! 
I had a huge weekend away planed when on Friday afternoon we found out he needed to spend all weekend taking a last minute promotion class. It happens. He already had to cancel on going to Vero Beach with me next month. Well, lets not talk any more about that as we ARE going to WDW in October! 
