May the Force be With Us (a May 2011 Anniversary trip - PTR)

[Darkfirewolfe]

EEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How awesome is it we found each other on these boards?? I see the Disney magic is slowly creeping into you and turning you into one of us obsessive travel fans!!

I am so excited to see pictures of you & Mike enjoying the park this May - you are so close!! (ps - we totally have a backpack like that we used for travel)

And going twice in 1 year - wheee! We did that too and you will ADORE the food & wine festivals. IN fact the time you are thinking about going with your brother is the same time we went last year (my trip report) and it would be when we would consider going again this year if things work out.

:::SUPER HUGS::

 

[Chaitali]

EEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How awesome is it we found each other on these boards?? I see the Disney magic is slowly creeping into you and turning you into one of us obsessive travel fans!!

I am so excited to see pictures of you & Mike enjoying the park this May - you are so close!! (ps - we totally have a backpack like that we used for travel)

And going twice in 1 year - wheee! We did that too and you will ADORE the food & wine festivals. IN fact the time you are thinking about going with your brother is the same time we went last year (my trip report) and it would be when we would consider going again this year if things work out.

:::SUPER HUGS::

Very awesome! And yes, I have become a little Disney obsessed. I'm surprised that Mike hasn't tried to hold an intervention yet. But he gets the benefits of my travel planning craziness, so it ends up ok

So my brother and I ended up deciding on the last week of October (the 23rd to the 30th) as I was getting good flight prices that week but not the week before. The crowd predictions still look pretty good that week. Are you guys thinking of going to Disney World this year? If things work out and you're there the same week we are that would be so much fun!

 

[Chaitali]

Yay, we will be at Disney World exactly 1 month from today! That makes it sounds so close I've started making a packing list so hopefully I don't forget anything important. I tend to be a bit of a last minute packer (which drives my husband crazy) but I figure it shouldn't take too long to just throw things in a suitcase as long as I have a list beforehand. We're thinking we should be able to get by with one suitcase and one carry-on between the two of us.

In sort of related news, I was on the Disney Store's website looking for gifts for my niece and nephew since I'm going to see them next week. I didn't find anything I liked for them, but I did see a night shirt I wanted for myself I showed the photo to Mike and his response was "yes, yes you must get that." So of course I did! It arrived earlier this week and it's super cute, though a little big. Here's the link to the photo on the store's website.

http://as7.disneystore.com/is/image/DisneyShopping/400000275222MS?$mercdetail$

 

[TanzUnited99]

Yay on being at Disney World in less then a month!!! Bet you can't wait!

Am the same with packing but am hoping to be prepared this time and not leave it until the night before!

 

[Corrine 1973]

Congrats on being only 30 days away from Disney!!!



Should be getting your Mickey Mail soon.

 

[407-W-DISNEY]

HI! I just found your PTR and I'm following along! Your plans sounds great and how wonderful you are planning a second trip at the same time!!!

My husband and I always go back and forth deciding if we should get the dining plan, we never have and like you, I don't think we would get the most out of it...

 

[Chaitali]

HI! I just found your PTR and I'm following along! Your plans sounds great and how wonderful you are planning a second trip at the same time!!!

My husband and I always go back and forth deciding if we should get the dining plan, we never have and like you, I don't think we would get the most out of it...

Thanks for joining in! I am incredibly lucky being able to plan a second trip so soon after this first one And as far as the dining plan, Disney sure knows how to market it! They definitely make it sound attractive.

 

[aprilisis]

Your plans sound great!! It's so funny- I will be arriving at the airport 20 minutes after you! That's great, too that you are going back for the Food & Wine- that is awesome. AND they just started putting a green V on all of the food & wine kiosk menus for "vegetarian". It made it SOOOO much easier last October.

 

[Chaitali]

Yay, less than 20 days! And we got our Mickey Mail yesterday It was super exciting going through the documents together even though it was all information we knew. But everything looks like its in place with our room reservation and the Magical Express. We booked our package through AAA so we also looked through the AAA documents to make sure we knew what extra discounts we could get.

I had ordered some clothes for the trip (and for my summer wardrobe) which arrived today. Just cargo pants so I have clothes with pockets for the parks and some shirts which are comfortable for the warm weather but still look ok for me to wear to work. Yay for versatile clothing options!

And I have time to browse the Boards this evening since my husband has banished me from the kitchen while he makes a mushroom and asparagus risotto for dinner. It's one of those evenings where I can't help but think about how lucky I am

 

[scm200]

just a thought - look for a bounce back offer in your hotel room for your trip later this year, sometimes they have free dining and other specials that you can book while at disney for a good rate...

 

[aprilisis]

Yay, less than 20 days! And we got our Mickey Mail yesterday It was super exciting going through the documents together even though it was all information we knew. But everything looks like its in place with our room reservation and the Magical Express. We booked our package through AAA so we also looked through the AAA documents to make sure we knew what extra discounts we could get.

I had ordered some clothes for the trip (and for my summer wardrobe) which arrived today. Just cargo pants so I have clothes with pockets for the parks and some shirts which are comfortable for the warm weather but still look ok for me to wear to work. Yay for versatile clothing options!

And I have time to browse the Boards this evening since my husband has banished me from the kitchen while he makes a mushroom and asparagus risotto for dinner. It's one of those evenings where I can't help but think about how lucky I am

I Looove risotto!!! That sounds fantastic!
The last 3 weeks before the trip are the best. I love packing & going over all of the reservations & shopping for last minute things for the trip. It all makes me even more excited to go.

 

[TanzUnited99]

Yay, less than 20 days! And we got our Mickey Mail yesterday It was super exciting going through the documents together even though it was all information we knew. But everything looks like its in place with our room reservation and the Magical Express. We booked our package through AAA so we also looked through the AAA documents to make sure we knew what extra discounts we could get.

I had ordered some clothes for the trip (and for my summer wardrobe) which arrived today. Just cargo pants so I have clothes with pockets for the parks and some shirts which are comfortable for the warm weather but still look ok for me to wear to work. Yay for versatile clothing options!

And I have time to browse the Boards this evening since my husband has banished me from the kitchen while he makes a mushroom and asparagus risotto for dinner. It's one of those evenings where I can't help but think about how lucky I am

on it being less then 20 days!!! Yay on getting Mickey Mail!

I love that you have brought clothes that you can wear for work after the trip. Also yay on getting a meal made for you - how wonderful

 

[Chaitali]

just a thought - look for a bounce back offer in your hotel room for your trip later this year, sometimes they have free dining and other specials that you can book while at disney for a good rate...

That's definitely what I'm hoping for! I've seen some people post in the last month about getting a bounce back offer which would cover my October dates so I'm hoping that same offer will be there when we're at WDW in May.

I Looove risotto!!! That sounds fantastic!
The last 3 weeks before the trip are the best. I love packing & going over all of the reservations & shopping for last minute things for the trip. It all makes me even more excited to go.

Yep, I agree that all the last minute stuff is definitely exciting! Oh, and I did make it to the zoo for some photography practice this morning but forgot to switch out the lens on my camera for the zoom lens Oh well, at least I got some practice in and I got some more walking in to get ready for WDW! I was telling my husband that I'm not ready b/c my feel began hurting after 2 hours at the zoo. But that was 2 hours of straight walking without sitting down once.

on it being less then 20 days!!! Yay on getting Mickey Mail!

I love that you have brought clothes that you can wear for work after the trip. Also yay on getting a meal made for you - how wonderful

Thanks! And the meal turned out super yummy and plentiful. So I don't have to cook today either

 

[britt_ji]

Yay, less than 20 days! And we got our Mickey Mail yesterday It was super exciting going through the documents together even though it was all information we knew. But everything looks like its in place with our room reservation and the Magical Express. We booked our package through AAA so we also looked through the AAA documents to make sure we knew what extra discounts we could get.

I had ordered some clothes for the trip (and for my summer wardrobe) which arrived today. Just cargo pants so I have clothes with pockets for the parks and some shirts which are comfortable for the warm weather but still look ok for me to wear to work. Yay for versatile clothing options!

And I have time to browse the Boards this evening since my husband has banished me from the kitchen while he makes a mushroom and asparagus risotto for dinner. It's one of those evenings where I can't help but think about how lucky I am

Yay for Mickey Mail and for being so much closer to your trip!
The risotto sounds yummy...how sweet of your husband

 

[Chaitali]

Two weeks from today I should be arriving at Port Orleans! I'm sure these 2 weeks will go by super fast as work looks like its going to be pretty busy. But anything that makes the time go by faster is a good thing We've pretty much bought everything that needed buying for the trip. The only exception is ponchos. I'm tempted to just wait and buy them down there if it rains during the trip and they're needed.

I realized last night that I never really finished creating touring plans for our park visits. I had completed the Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom. So I prepared one for our afternoon at Hollywood Studios. Our Hollywood Studios morning is mostly just going to be Toy Story Mania, Star Tours II, and anything else we might not have gotten to earlier in the week. We'll spend the rest of the morning just enjoying the Star Wars atmosphere and maybe some shopping. So the only touring plan left to do is Epcot.

 

[TanzUnited99]

Two weeks from today I should be arriving at Port Orleans! I'm sure these 2 weeks will go by super fast as work looks like its going to be pretty busy. But anything that makes the time go by faster is a good thing We've pretty much bought everything that needed buying for the trip. The only exception is ponchos. I'm tempted to just wait and buy them down there if it rains during the trip and they're needed.

I realized last night that I never really finished creating touring plans for our park visits. I had completed the Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom. So I prepared one for our afternoon at Hollywood Studios. Our Hollywood Studios morning is mostly just going to be Toy Story Mania, Star Tours II, and anything else we might not have gotten to earlier in the week. We'll spend the rest of the morning just enjoying the Star Wars atmosphere and maybe some shopping. So the only touring plan left to do is Epcot.

Yay on it being two weeks!! I can't believe your trip is soo near!

I'm looking forward to reading all about your experience at SWW! Also good luck with the Epcot touring plan - there is so much to see with FW and WS!

 

[Chaitali]

10 days to go and we've both managed to get sick Mike has a sinus infection and just started on antibiotics today. I have a sore throat, bad cold and minor fever. If I'm not better in a couple days I might have to try the doctor too to see if I need antibiotics. Must get better in time for vacation!

 

[aprilisis]

10 days to go and we've both managed to get sick Mike has a sinus infection and just started on antibiotics today. I have a sore throat, bad cold and minor fever. If I'm not better in a couple days I might have to try the doctor too to see if I need antibiotics. Must get better in time for vacation!

Oh no!!! I hope you guys feel better before your vacation!!

 

[TanzUnited99]

10 days to go and we've both managed to get sick Mike has a sinus infection and just started on antibiotics today. I have a sore throat, bad cold and minor fever. If I'm not better in a couple days I might have to try the doctor too to see if I need antibiotics. Must get better in time for vacation!

Oh no Chaitali!!! Hope you are both feeling better soon. Def go and see a doctor of you don't get better in a couple of days. At least your ill before you go so hopefully will be fine during your trip

 

[Marshay]

Just wanted to wish you a great vacation! We'll be in WDW around the same time and in AK the same day!