Miss Kathy and Me take on Disney--Update 5/23-- Must Do's -- Epcot -- Mary

[KatMark]

Updated the December TR with some April plans...we leave in 10 days.

 

[Chicago Mo]

So far so FABULOUS! Lots of already!!! i cannot wait to hear about BoG!!!!

What an amazing gift from your new daughter in law. So sweet you guys get along! and loved. I do NOT have that with my MIL...

I'm really happy excited for your new extension family!!!

 

[jenseib]

Score! on the new clothing. And cute too!

 

[dizneeat]

Kathy, get to BoG before it opens. We did so and even though the line seemed long we were in within 20 minutes, not bad at all, as the line moved rather constantly.
The food is really good! I was amazed at the quality of food they offered. I can recommend the braised pork! Sooooooo good!

Okay, and before I forget - cute purchases that you picked up!

 

[MaryAz]

Cute new clothes. Especially the swimsuit-always hard to find!!

 

[KatMark]

I LOVE your new clothes! And I loved what you wrote to me...I SO agree, Life IS too short to not have fun, no matter how much "junk" tries to hit you! Such a wonderful year of fun to enjoy!

Thanks, Judy....I just couldn't pass up those adorable shirts. And the bathing suit was under $30 too!

Yes, we have a very fun filled year with the wedding only 79 days away.

Great finds on the clothes front!! You'll look really pretty in the purple and blue you picked.

Thanks, Camille. They are nice "cool" tops for the hot month of June and August (I may even take one with me in ten days).

And you are loved too, Ms. Kat.

Thank you, Ms. Camille.

Hey Kathy,

... better late than never... I'm here... have to go back to read and catch up...

Welcome back from your trip (Patricia) which I cannot wait to hear all about.

I hope the line isn't tooooo long ,but yes we always do lunch early to avoid the crowds !!!
Loved the K Mart purchases , I have been shopping more there since both girls now work at K Mart!!!!It's funny as Judy worked there for a couple of years in High school and college !!!

You have older kids so they should be more patient waiting.

I'm not fond of our K-Mart, but I didn't feel like going to the Target (further away) so K-Mart works in a pinch. Glad we did...I got some great deals.

Very cute and great buys and the new outfits, Kathy! The bathing suit is going to look fantastic!

The bathing suit covers a lot of the fat which is exactly what I wanted.

Cute clothes! And great prices to boot....gotta love a good deal.

The two shirts, the two tops and the bathing suit -- under $70...could not beat it.

So far so FABULOUS! Lots of already!!! i cannot wait to hear about BoG!!!!

I hope BOG is as good as it was in December when we went.


What an amazing gift from your new daughter in law. So sweet you guys get along! and loved. I do NOT have that with my MIL...

I'm sorry you do not have a close relationship with your MIL; mine and I were never particularly close, but we got along fine. Alisha is one in a million.

I'm really happy excited for your new extension family!!!

I can't wait until she is "officially" in the family.

Score! on the new clothing. And cute too!

Thanks, Jen!

Kathy, get to BoG before it opens. We did so and even though the line seemed long we were in within 20 minutes, not bad at all, as the line moved rather constantly.
The food is really good! I was amazed at the quality of food they offered. I can recommend the braised pork! Sooooooo good!

We won't be doing it in June, but Mark and I definitely want to try it in August. I think we will line up about 15 minutes before lunch time starts.

Okay, and before I forget - cute purchases that you picked up!

Thanks.

Cute new clothes. Especially the swimsuit-always hard to find!!

Thanks, Mary. I have totally outgrown a two-piece at my age and this was absolutely perfect fit!

 

[KatMark]

I'm going to do another update now and then hopefully at least one next week before Mark and I head off to Florida for his business trip.

We are now on Saturday, June 8.

Today we will be heading here:

We will be joined by Mary's friend Heather and her two girls, and possibly other friends of Mary's and their two kids.

We will head directly here:

I don't know if we'll ride first if there is no line and get fastpasses or just get fastpasses. I guess it will depend on the crowds.

We will then all split into two groups -- one group will go here (I will NOT be a part of that group):

And Avery and I and whoever else is willing, will head here:

We will also try and do:

I will try to sneak in here on the way to an attraction:

And we will head here

We also will get in the Great Movie Ride as well.

We are having lunch at Pizza Planet.

After lunch, we will head back to the Beach Club Villas and spend some down time here (borrowed from the internet):

We might possibly have dinner here if not too crowded

After deinner, we are heading back to DHS for some Star Wars stuff. and Hyper Space Hoopla. I know absolutely NOTHING about this so maybe Mary can fill you in.

After a long day of touring and swimming, we will head to bed to get some rest for our next day's adventures.

Mary....please feel free to add anything I am missing.

Up next, Day 3 (Sunday, June 9)

 

[PhoenixStrength]

Those tops and bathing suit are cute!! And great prices too.

Your DHS plans sound good too. And the BCVs look so gorgeous from the pictures. Someday I'll stay deluxe!

 

[solana131]

Okay question on the ToT....Avery goes on this?? How tall/heavy is she?? I didn't think I would take Bradey on it in August, but he saw a YouTube video of it and wants to go. I'm just worried because there's really nothing to hold onto...right? Is there a lap bar? I can't remember....

 

[MaryAz]

Okay question on the ToT....Avery goes on this?? How tall/heavy is she?? I didn't think I would take Bradey on it in August, but he saw a YouTube video of it and wants to go. I'm just worried because there's really nothing to hold onto...right? Is there a lap bar? I can't remember....

Both girls have gone on it. Cayley being exactly at 44in and around 44lb. There is a seatbelt and two handles to hold on to (and believe me I did the 1 and only time I went) No lap bar. I bet he will be fine. If he likes drops in the dark with crazy screaming people-me not so much

 

[disneydancer86]

Great start to your PTR! It's really not far off now!!

So glad you were able to figure out your air travel plans! I have flown AirTran and they seemed nice and accommodating, but I was nervous for you having to deal with changing flights..never know where the hidden fees will be!

Your plans are looking similar to mine. I have Thursday as a DTD day as well because we are planning two "no parks days this trip." (We will see if I can manage that! ) I think I have ADR's in MK on Friday as well...I need to check into that!

Can't wait to read on! Made a trip to Elgin this week to visit my parents...I feel like I could throw a stone to you now, Kathy, you're so close!

 

[solana131]

Both girls have gone on it. Cayley being exactly at 44in and around 44lb. There is a seatbelt and two handles to hold on to (and believe me I did the 1 and only time I went) No lap bar. I bet he will be fine. If he likes drops in the dark with crazy screaming people-me not so much

Ok thanks...that helps. We will see how he does with the Haunted Mansion and some roller coasters first and go from there

 

[goofy4prez]

Updated the December TR with some April plans...we leave in 10 days.

I am so jealous of you. Our trip is still 8 months & 2 days away.

Your upcoming trip and staying at the BCV is making me hope Disney offers some type of discount when we go; if they do then I think we may change from CSR to the YC or even our favorite (and among your least, LOL) WL.

 

[disneyfan61]

So glad for you that you got your flight changed!!

Love your new purchases. I only wear the bathing suits with the shorts.

Your plans sound great so far.

 

[MHTeacher]

Score on the new clothes for WDW!

I will not be at the Studios on that Saturday-plan on avoiding the Star Wars Weekend if it can be helped.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Love the new clothes! It is so hard to find the right swimsuit!
It will be exciting to try BOG! I'm hoping we can get in in July.

 

[emmysmommy]

Glad that your flight plans worked out to arrive sooner. You made me think hmmmmm Priceline for flights, totally off my radar but maybe an option since airfare is so expensive right now!

How exciting to have BOG to look forward to. The girls should be so thrilled with that.

Yay for shopping for vacation clothes. I'm partial to anything purple so I love the cami top and bathing suit.

Looking forward to hearing about the rest of your plans.

Oh, and what a thoughtful gift from Alisha. How nice that you have such a loving close relationship - even now. Surely it will only get better over the years.

 

[amandaw]

Joining in! Looks like these plans are coming together quite nicely! And I'm so glad that your flight was able to be changed to something acceptable.

 

[Pluto0809]

I got way behind but I'm caught up now! I'm not even sure when I commented last.

Yay for getting an earlier flight! Air Tran always seems to change flights around but I've never had them make that big of a change.

Day one sounds fabulous. MK, The Plaza and BOG all in one day. Notice I always hone in on the food.

I love everything on your day 2 except for Star Tours. I got so sick the last time I rode it. I'm not sure I'll be riding that one again.

 

[afwdwfan]

We are now on Saturday, June 8.

By the way... if that potential June trip would have happened for me, it would have been that same week.

I don't know if we'll ride first if there is no line and get fastpasses or just get fastpasses. I guess it will depend on the crowds.

I always thought that is was some kind of rule that you have to grab a FP and then get in line.

We will then all split into two groups -- one group will go here (I will NOT be a part of that group):

You chose poorly...

I will try to sneak in here on the way to an attraction:

I'd like to say this surprises me...

After deinner, we are heading back to DHS for some Star Wars stuff. and Hyper Space Hoopla. I know absolutely NOTHING about this so maybe Mary can fill you in.

This is why I really wanted to go when we started talking about June. I'm a Star Wars nerd. I was already planning my day at DHS for Star Wars weekend.