Marcia's Solo February 6-13 Pre-Trip Report

[marsh0013]

Ok, so it was suggested that I do one of these. And I had such a great time doing an *actual* trip report, that I figured, may as well. So here goes nothing!

I guess it would help if I put some details into this first post.

When: February 6-13, 2008
Where: Pop Century
Who: Me. Just me. Yup that's it. It's a solo trip baby!

So maybe you'd like to know a little bit more about me. Well, I'm 26 years old. My name is Marcia, but I have many nicknames. Marsh, Marshie, Marshala, ChiChi (don't ask!), Marchum, etc. The crazy ones are given to me by my best friend, Morgan. She never calls me by my real name. I'll just answer to whatever. Anyway, I'm a big Disney fan. I guess that's a duh. But my other two passion in life are the New York Yankees and Dave Matthews Band. My Yankees have disappointed me lately. My band is coming to an arena near me on this coming Tuesday, and I have to work. Just my luck. Oh yes, I have a job. I work part-time at Borders Books and Music. I really like my job a lot. I just started there about a month ago, but it's going really well.

I guess it would help to know that I'm about to leave for another Disney trip. Well, it's a Disney trip in my mind, in Morgan's mind, I'm going down with her to Celebration to stay with her parents for Thanksgiving. But I've got an AP, so I'm going to be at those parks as much as I can. I also went on a week trip with my mother in August, and was down for the weekend with Morgan in September. Lucky, I know.

When I go down in February, I have plans to meet up with some great Disers, who I have met through the Adults and Solo Travelers Board. We've got a great thread over there, me and my Febbers . So you'll hear about them too in this pre-trippie.

So that's a bit of info about me.

I'll post my itinerary in my next post.

Thanks for reading!

 

[marsh0013]

Wednesday February 6
arrive morning, checkin to pop
dinner at 50's PTC @ 5pm
fantasmic

Thursday February 7
AK all day
breakfast at tusker house @ 10:30am
dinner at boma @ 5:50pm

Friday February 8
mk morning
lunch at GFC @ 1:30pm (skip or go early)
2pm meet at petals
afternoon/evening at MGM
dinner at brown derby @ 6:30pm

Saturday February 9
epcot all day
breakfast at Akershus @ 10:25am
meet w/yearbook 3ish at wilderness lodge?
dinner at the plaza @4:30pm
P&P party

Sunday February 10
morning off (ie - sleep in!)
afternoon DTD
dinner at crystal palace @ 6:30pm (w/englishrose47)
spectro & wishes (w/englishrose47)

Monday February 11
mgm morning
lunch at 50's PTC @ 1:00pm
evening @ epcot

Tuesday February 12
MK morning
lunch at LTT @ 12:30pm
evening @ epcot or magic kingdom

Wednesday February 13
character b'fast somewhere (haven't figured out yet)
late morning/afternoon mgm
late lunch at 50's PTC @ 2:30pm
back to POP to catch DME around 5:15pm

Most days I will probably take a mid afternoon break by the pool/pool bar. And all of my ADR's are for 3 people (done by DU TA), since my mom maaaaay change her mind and come (but I highly doubt it). Or if anybody wants to jump in any of these, let me know!

And if I don't have a meal set w/an ADR, it's up in the air (counter service most likely), so if anybody wants to meet up, just let me know!

You may notice that I have a few meals scheduled at the 50's PTC. Well, I fell in love with the place back on my vacation in August with my mother. We had the best server EVER and now I just want to eat there as much as I can! May seem a little much, but whatever, I LOVE IT!

So that's my plan. Who knows how much I'll stick to it

 

[lassiem1127]

Whooo Hooooo...first to reply..... I love 50's also....but I have had servers who weren't "in to it"...it just isn't as good then....but I have had some excellent servers before though.

 

[englishrose47]

2nd in !! We will be meeting up in Feband I can't wait. The age difference doesn't matter we're both DISNEY KIDS!! Hi Mark you beat me to it!! Looking forward to our meets to and meeting your son!!

 

[marsh0013]

Whooo Hooooo...first to reply..... I love 50's also....but I have had servers who weren't "in to it"...it just isn't as good then....but I have had some excellent servers before though.

i had a couple who weren't the best, but when they're good, it's sooo worth it!

2nd in !! We will be meeting up in Feband I can't wait. The age difference doesn't matter we're both DISNEY KIDS!! Hi Mark you beat me to it!! Looking forward to our meets to and meeting your son!!

age difference, schmage difference. looking forward to meeting you too!

 

[marsh0013]

So I'm a member of Tour Guide Mike, and my days are loosely based on his Green days, but mostly based on the recommendation of my travel agents, Dan from Dreams Unlimited. He helped me out with my August trip, which was absolutely perfect, so I'm sure he won't steer me wrong.

That's not to say I haven't changed things a million times. I originally had a lunch at the Grand Floridian Afternoon Tea, but switched it to Liberty Tree Tavern. I've never had lunch there, and would rather have it since it's earlier than the Tea runs (not until 2pm for the Tea). Also, when my planning started a few months ago, the Pirate & Princess Party schedule was not out yet. So that changed things up.

Of course, I have meets that need to fit into my busy schedule! On the 8th, we have a meet at Petals at the Pop. That will be my first chance to get to meet the crew. Next, on the 9th, we may be getting together with Meli to toast her wedding from the previous day! We'll all be meeting up again at the P&P Party on the 9th as well. Now *that* should be a great time. I'm really looking forward to the Party. And then on the 10th, englishrose47 and I are having dinner together at the Crystal Palace with Pooh and friends, and then seeing Spectro and Wishes together. Since a bunch of us are staying at Pop, I know we will run into each other more times than that. But I really am looking forward to meeting up with a bunch of great people!

 

[englishrose47]

Ditto , Marsh it will be great to meet all of you!!

 

[marsh0013]

Why solo, and why February?

Well, it just kind of happened on its own. Once I upgraded to an AP in August, I knew I would be sure to take another trip within the year. This upcoming one in November only half counts. I knew I'd make another. So my original thinking was to go in May. But I was looking at flights, and it looked like it was much cheaper to go in February. I also saw some people chatting on the Adults and Solo Board about February, and I knew it was meant to be.

Now I knew that my mother (my trip companion in August) would not be able to make another trip. She didn't want to spend the money. So she was out. Both of my brothers are in college, so they're out. And none of my friends are interested. So, solo it is!

I was very tentative at first, booking my flight right away, but not getting in touch with Dreams Unlimited for a few days to book my trip. But once I did that, I was off and running. Making ADR requests, signing up for Tour Guide Mike, just absorbing as much info about February as I could. And I must say, my hopes were up for P&P Parties. I knew nothing was for sure, and I definitely wavered in my hope as it got later and later with no announcement, but I was so glad when that announcement finally came! The last piece of the puzzle, as it would be.

So now I'm just waiting. Waiting and waiting. I guess it's not so bad right now, since I have my trip coming up on Friday, but once that trip wears off, the waiting will become hard again. And I know, I'm spoiled. I just went, I'm going again, and then again in February. But Walt Disney World is my really happy place. It's the only place where all my worries go away. I don't love my life, but I love every minute of it when I'm at Disney!

Okay, I will stob babbling now. Except to say I'm bummed tonight since my brother is at a Dave Matthews Band concert that I couldn't go to, since I had to work today. But oh well, I'm sure he'll call with updates.

Catch ya later...

 

[jordanyosh]

I know we determined that we'd run into each other on tuesday, but I am also at AK on Thursday, but will be with my family all day Lunch at Flame Tree around 12:45pm.......just as an FYI.

 

[englishrose47]

Good morning Marsh!!

 

[englishrose47]

I know we determined that we'd run into each other on tuesday, but I am also at AK on Thursday, but will be with my family all day Lunch at Flame Tree around 12:45pm.......just as an FYI.

Did we set anything up ? I will be in the World by 11am eating at Biergarten 12:30 and Lecellier at 7:10pm then Illuminations!! I'm up to any suggestions!!

 

[marsh0013]

Did we set anything up ? I will be in the World by 11am eating at Biergarten 12:30 and Lecellier at 7:10pm then Illuminations!! I'm up to any suggestions!!

are your ressies for 1 person? i'd love to join you for le cellier if that's possible. if not, no biggie. then we could do illuminations together. or we could get together before that too.

and yes, i will be at AK on thursday, but thurs feb 7, before you get there! you'll be there a week after me!

 

[jordanyosh]

I actually at WDW 1/31-2/13. AK on the 7th as well.

 

[marsh0013]

I actually at WDW 1/31-2/13. AK on the 7th as well.

sorry, i totally missed that. i was thinking of englishrose's dates. again sorry for the mixup! i'll be doing a late b'fast on the 7th at AK, so may not be up for lunch until later, but i'll keep it in mind!

 

[englishrose47]

are your ressies for 1 person? i'd love to join you for le cellier if that's possible. if not, no biggie. then we could do illuminations together. or we could get together before that too.

and yes, i will be at AK on thursday, but thurs feb 7, before you get there! you'll be there a week after me!

I'llall and changs Le Cellier to 2 if I can but as I don't see how they have a table for 1 it shouldn't be a problem!

 

[marsh0013]

Today, I got to go by my future resort, Pop Century. When my best friend's dad picked me up from MGM, we took the scenic route home, so I could wave to my future home in February. I'm such a dork. But I'm having a great time down here in Florida. I'll be back to more updating and such when I got home from my vacation next week!

 

[marsh0013]

i'm back from my vacation! i've actually been back for almost a week, but i've been so busy with work that i haven't had the chance to get on the internet much. but i'm back now, so back to planning for february!

i had such a great time at MVMCP that it makes me even more excited for the P&P party! i'll definitely be buying pirate mickey ears (the red and white striped ones) to wear with a pirate tshirt. should be lots of fun!

i'm off to start my trip report from that trip now. i'll link it up in my signature!

 

[MagiKitty]

Hey Marcia!

Just stumbled upon your pre-trippie while snooping around. I can't beleive you're going back! How exciting!

Just convinced my BF to go again sometime next year. We're planning for Sept/Oct time. I think we should invest in an AP too.

I'm enjoying your planning! Looking forward to the next installment.

Thanks for everything!

 

[englishrose47]

Hi Marsh Can you believe we are only 60 odd days to our Feb trip. Just got back from a weekend in Ontario for a Huge Cheerleading contest. The girls squad won second place and are sooo Happy! DD and I are exhausted . We're ordering Pizza and just vegging for the restof the day!!

 

[marsh0013]

Hey Marcia!

Just stumbled upon your pre-trippie while snooping around. I can't beleive you're going back! How exciting!

Just convinced my BF to go again sometime next year. We're planning for Sept/Oct time. I think we should invest in an AP too.

I'm enjoying your planning! Looking forward to the next installment.

Thanks for everything!

yes, i'm very lucky i get to go again! thanks for finding me . that's awesome that you're going to go again in sept/oct. that should be a great time to go!

Hi Marsh Can you believe we are only 60 odd days to our Feb trip. Just got back from a weekend in Ontario for a Huge Cheerleading contest. The girls squad won second place and are sooo Happy! DD and I are exhausted . We're ordering Pizza and just vegging for the restof the day!!

i know, i can't believe how close it's getting! i finally changed the counter in my siggie to reflect my new trip, and it's at 2 months and days! that makes me so happy! congrats on second place, that's great! hope you enjoyed vegging!