My first PTR..May 2011 anyone out there??

[loganpaulsmom]

oh I am so confused on all the acronyms!!! What is Jedi training - kid sonly? the weekend we go (right after you leave) starts SWW and DH is a BIG fan. the Disney site still has last year's info online. grrr

what is dhs? tsm?

i don't get a lot of time to comment everywhere but love reading your plans, and we are a week after you. can't wait!!!

It has taken me a while to get used to the acronyms.. haha.. DHS=Disney Hollywood Studios.... TSM=Toy Story Mania..
Jedi Training is at Disney Hollywood Studios and its not just when the SSW's are, its all year long.. And pretty much throughout the day they have these trainings.. They are very popular and if you don't get in line right at rope drop in the morning (that is the actual park opening) you may not get a shot..I am glad that you are enjoying my crazy planning..

 

[loganpaulsmom]

So i think I left off on DHS.. I said definitely want to try and get to rope drop so I can get FP for TSM and stand in line for Jedi Training (I really think this will be a highlight of our trip if Logan gets to do it).. But, there are other things too that are a MUST do.. RRR.. I think I will be standing in line for this on my own.. Can you believe that I have NEVER done TT.. I am going to say that I will try it out this time, but I may chicken out..

Logan definitely love CARS.. So, the action show is a MUST do for us as well.. I know so many people talk about Fantasmic, but... I don't think we are going to do it..
We have the early lunch at 50's Prime Time.. and I am excited about this.. I can't believe all the times I have been, I have never eaten here.. DHS is closing early this evening.. So.. we are headed to our Sci-Fi ressie at 5:55pm.. I say we will just do dessert but we may end up sharing something, ds and I or getting some apps.. Then, heading back to CSR.. I am sure by this time we will definitely all be exhausted.. I love the fact that CSR's quiet pool is open 24 hours.. So.. If we want we may take a dip.. But, other than that. We will make it an early night..

Day 3.. NO PARK.. A day of rest.. hmmm.. Who takes a rest at Disney???
I think that we will try the Pepper Market this day for Breakfast and then head to the big pool.. Just hang out and get our pool on..
We have our ressie at Il Mulino this night.. So.. I thought take our day slow hang out at the pool.. Maybe head back to the room for a little nap.. Get dressed and head to the Boardwalk/Swan area.. I am totally excited to eat here.. My last trip 2008, my SIL and I wanted to try this restaurant so much, but we were on DXDP and we couldn't justify paying OOP.. This time I know there will be a couple of places that we will have to pay OOP.. Because its just us going this time, DXDP doesn't make sense, but just having 8 TS isn't enough either.. Anywhoo.. I can't wait for this..
I am thinking after dinner we may play a round of Mini-Golf.. Why not, we will have coupons from booking through AAA, may as well take advantage right???
I definitely want to stroll around Boardwalk too.. I love this area.. and if you had read my earlier posts I was really struggling with whether to upgrade to BC or Poly, and decided on the Poly, so this may be my only time that I will spend in this area.. Next up... AK day...

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I like the mini-golf idea, we always enjoy it. The easier of the two WDW choices is the WinterSummerland which is located right next to Blizzard Beach. Fantasia Gardens is fun too but a bit more challenging and not as themed.

 

[loganpaulsmom]

Ok.. so today is AK day.. I chose to go to AK because this is a Sat. and Grad nights are this weekend.. I am thinking AK is the safest choice.. Last time I was here.. again 2008.. WAS MISERABLE.. This trip was taken with my little family (DH,DS) my BIL/SIL/Niece/Nephew and dare I say it INLAWS (who btw invited themselves on this trip).. By the time it was our day to go to AK we were more than half way through our trip and we were all tired and cranky.. And it was HOTTER than a burning Building.. My Mil, negative person.. and diagnosed with Emphasema, COPD.. and completely in denial. As well as continueing to smoke.. Another thing she was in denial about was what the weather would be like.. I told her TONS of times.. its going to be hot.. NOPE didn't listen to me or SIL.. and because of this was essentially melting like the wicked witch..(oh, did I say that outloud).. Anyway.. she made this day miserable.. All I wanted to do was take my then 2 year old on the safari ride.. She pissed and moaned for a couple of hours until my BIL/Sil ended up leaving.. I said I am going to wait in line for the Safari.. Unfortunately, MIL/FIL decided to come along.. MIL was making offhanded comments all day until finally I couldn't take it anymore.. And I put her in her place.. Mysteriiously, 5 minutes later she was "fainting" in line and my FIL was taking her out.. She ended up ruining our plans for this night as we had dinner ressies at California Grille and the grandparents were to watch the kids.. She wouldn't leave her room thus.. We stayed at our Hotel (POFQ) and ate pizza..
So.. as you can see WE NEED A DO OVER!!!!!
So.. this day is also the exhibition everest run. So I am thinking that it may not be busy until later in the day??? So.. I hope that we will be able to to do all the the things that we hadn't done last time.. Kali River Rapids.. We love water rides!!! The Safari Of Course... I don't think DH/DS will do EE, but I would love to..
Ok.. It's tough to b a bug.. UMMM.. I will admit... I FREAK OUT..
I don't like it at all.. I don't let me feet touch the floor I close my eyes.. And for some reason I always end up sitting next to someone tht knows I am totally scared and... they touch my shoulder or graze my leg.. NOT FAIR.. I may have to do some window shopping while DH/DS do this..
So Ak is closing early this night because of the run.. and plus everyone knows you really don't need 10 hours here.. So.. I made ressies to eat at Maya Grille as CSR.. A nice relaxing night.. because up next.. What I have been waiting for .... OUr move to the Poly and lunch at Le Cellier.. PLUS... It's Mother's Day.. WHO COULD ASK FOR MORE????

 

[KatMark]

I LOVE TT...it is my favorite ride at Disney. Unfortunately, I didn't get to do it in September because my DH had surgery in July and it was a no go for any thrill rides that trip. You will like it...you should definitely try it.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news. But the quiet pools are NOT open 24 hours anymore. I believe they close at 9 p.m. (although they have let my DH occasionally stay in until 10 p.m. as long as he was quiet -- no cannonballs ). However, the main pool is open late as is the hot tub.

 

[loganpaulsmom]

I LOVE TT...it is my favorite ride at Disney. Unfortunately, I didn't get to do it in September because my DH had surgery in July and it was a no go for any thrill rides that trip. You will like it...you should definitely try it.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news. But the quiet pools are NOT open 24 hours anymore. I believe they close at 9 p.m. (although they have let my DH occasionally stay in until 10 p.m. as long as he was quiet -- no cannonballs ). However, the main pool is open late as is the hot tub.

Kat, this is why I keep you around a wealth of information.. Ok So NO real late night dip.. Maybe we will head to the arcade... With booking with AAA we get 100credits.. and because I did the split stay.. that means twice.. So I will let him if he wants to spend the entire 100 credits here and then we get another at the end of the trip..

 

[KatMark]

Kat, this is why I keep you around a wealth of information.. Ok So NO real late night dip.. Maybe we will head to the arcade... With booking with AAA we get 100credits.. and because I did the split stay.. that means twice.. So I will let him if he wants to spend the entire 100 credits here and then we get another at the end of the trip..

And that is why I stay...so I can help you.

Seriously, we have swam in the main pool as late as midnight with not another soul around except the security guard who walks the grounds.

 

[loganpaulsmom]

I am hoping that I am not building up this day too much just to be let down.. But.. I am so excited.. All of my FAVORITE things in 1 day.. The loves of my life.. DH/DS.. The Poly and LE Cellier.. My cup is going to RUNNITH OVER

As PP's have told me.. We can go to Baggage in the Morning and ask that they send over our luggage to the Poly.. My plan is to do this early in the morning.. and head over to Epcot for Rope Drop.. I want DS to do Soarin and TT.. I really hope that I can FP's for this.. Because then if Possible I would like to head back to the Poly before our 2:30pm ressie to see if we can check into our room.. I would like that to be all secured so we can just spend the day at Epcot.. Besides TT and Soarin.. As well as Nemo and Ellen.. I definitely would like to be able to spend more time than I have spent in the past at WS.. I have been perusing so many Dis'ers TR's and there is So much to see in WS that I have missed the 10 times I have been to WDW.. I also would like to attempt to have Logan do Kidcot.. I am thinking what an amazing memory for him to go through the countries and get his name in native languages..
Oh, I almost forgot.. I would love Logan to be able to make some chocolate chip cookies.. I think he would LOVE that..
A couple of other MUST Do's.. Drink a Grey Goose Slushie.. and head to the Carmel store.. carmel is such a guilty pleasure...
Now.. I orginally had a ressie made at Beirgarten.. then I was thinking of adding something else. But.. I am thinking we may just leave well enough alone and find a CS somewhere..
Next up.. Monday.. NOTHING PLANNED.. NADA.. ZERO.. The Big Goose Egg.. HMMM.. But.. I love that being at the Poly we have the ability to walk to the TTC and head anywhere.. I think maybe we will play it by ear.. I know that I will be up early.. So.. I may just head to the pool to hang out and read for a bit before my boys get up.. Get a nice cup of Kona Coffee and walk the grounds.. Sounds like Heaven to me..

I just realized that in addition to 2 coupons for the golf.. I will also have 2 coupons for $15 off at Planet Hollywood.. So.. I think maybe a trip to DTD.. And.. I don't know if you can use the $15 off twice.. But either way I think we will head here for at least some drinks and apps.. and then maybe try earl of sandwich.. ?? Plus.. I can't wait to shop at TRENDY.. I know its going to be right up my alley.. So.. Plus, I am sure that Logan will get something cool too..
Back to the Poly.. Next up.. another Day..

 

[loganpaulsmom]

I should be waiting until tomorrow to add to my PTR as we are expected to get over a foot of snow and I am sure will be stuck in the house.. But, I am sure I won't run out of things to say..

So on to a NEW DAY. another MK Day... We have a 10:15 ressie for Crystal Palace.. I am thinking maybe try and make it to Rope Drop.. Because I have NEVER made it.. try and grab some FP.. or ride some rides that Logan loves and then hit CP.. I am thinking that we may not make it a whole day.. Leave and then we have dinner at Ohana.. which I am SO excited for.. So, maybe get back to the Poly.. for an afternoon swim and then take a nap.. Our ressie isn't until 8:30pm.. So I am thinking we may be able to see Wishes??

ok.. Now.. on to our last full day.. How can it b? I am writing this and I am already getting sad.. You plan so much and then before you know it you are at the end of your magical trip.. So sad..

So.. I changed our ressies for Chef Mickey's from Thurs. to Wed. morning.. I haven't decided what to do yet.. But, I am thinking since we will still have a day left of the parks.. We may go back to another park today.. Not sure where to go though.. hmmm.. Decisions.. Decisions.. But, it won't be a late night.. we have dinner at Kona.. Also.. Can't wait to eat here. .haven't eaten at the Poly since I was a young girl and I am really hoping that it meets all my expectations..
alas.. Our last day.. Our flight isn't until 7:00pm.. So.. I changed our chef mickey's for breakfast at Ohana.. I figure, let's stay at the Poly.. eat breakfast, see if we can get a late checkout and hit the pool until around 4 when we need to get the ME back to MCO..
PHEWWWWWW.. I am tired just writing all of this.. But, I think I have a pretty good plan.. and I think that I will be happy with however it turns out..
The next thing on PTR I think will be all the little things that I want for us as a family to bring.. I just have to wait for the next month to start ordering and buying things.. Having Christmas, a child's Birthday and your DH's Birthday all within a month of eachother, it puts a huge toll on the pocketbook..
But, I am looking to get some lanyards.. Custom made T-Shirts. I will make a little itinerary book with everything we need.. Autograph books.. etc..
want to do Photopass too, but I will see if I have the extra $100 before we leave for our trip.

 

[Bourquefam]

Jumping in because we'll be there in May too and it just can't get here fast enough! I get on the disboards and Disney site (and Mouseplanet and Allears and Touring Plans and Storytimeorlandorentals) EVERY day!!! I'm so ready to pack up and head out!!!!! Does everyone else do this too?

 

[loganpaulsmom]

Jumping in because we'll be there in May too and it just can't get here fast enough! I get on the disboards and Disney site (and Mouseplanet and Allears and Touring Plans and Storytimeorlandorentals) EVERY day!!! I'm so ready to pack up and head out!!!!! Does everyone else do this too?

Welcome to my crazy PTR..

Yes, I think most of us are like you.. especially when I am bored.. For instance today.. we are snowed in.. Almost 2 ft of snow.. and I can't stop thinking of the trip.. I will be on the disney site re-organzing my ressies anytime now.. its what we do until we get it perfect..

 

[zhazhazsu]

Ok.. so today is AK day.. I chose to go to AK because this is a Sat. and Grad nights are this weekend.. I am thinking AK is the safest choice.. Last time I was here.. again 2008.. WAS MISERABLE.. This trip was taken with my little family (DH,DS) my BIL/SIL/Niece/Nephew and dare I say it INLAWS (who btw invited themselves on this trip).. By the time it was our day to go to AK we were more than half way through our trip and we were all tired and cranky.. And it was HOTTER than a burning Building.. My Mil, negative person.. and diagnosed with Emphasema, COPD.. and completely in denial. As well as continueing to smoke.. Another thing she was in denial about was what the weather would be like.. I told her TONS of times.. its going to be hot.. NOPE didn't listen to me or SIL.. and because of this was essentially melting like the wicked witch..(oh, did I say that outloud).. Anyway.. she made this day miserable.. All I wanted to do was take my then 2 year old on the safari ride.. She pissed and moaned for a couple of hours until my BIL/Sil ended up leaving.. I said I am going to wait in line for the Safari.. Unfortunately, MIL/FIL decided to come along.. MIL was making offhanded comments all day until finally I couldn't take it anymore.. And I put her in her place.. Mysteriiously, 5 minutes later she was "fainting" in line and my FIL was taking her out.. She ended up ruining our plans for this night as we had dinner ressies at California Grille and the grandparents were to watch the kids.. She wouldn't leave her room thus.. We stayed at our Hotel (POFQ) and ate pizza..
So.. as you can see WE NEED A DO OVER!!!!!
So.. this day is also the exhibition everest run. So I am thinking that it may not be busy until later in the day??? So.. I hope that we will be able to to do all the the things that we hadn't done last time.. Kali River Rapids.. We love water rides!!! The Safari Of Course... I don't think DH/DS will do EE, but I would love to..
Ok.. It's tough to b a bug.. UMMM.. I will admit... I FREAK OUT..
I don't like it at all.. I don't let me feet touch the floor I close my eyes.. And for some reason I always end up sitting next to someone tht knows I am totally scared and... they touch my shoulder or graze my leg.. NOT FAIR.. I may have to do some window shopping while DH/DS do this..
So Ak is closing early this night because of the run.. and plus everyone knows you really don't need 10 hours here.. So.. I made ressies to eat at Maya Grille as CSR.. A nice relaxing night.. because up next.. What I have been waiting for .... OUr move to the Poly and lunch at Le Cellier.. PLUS... It's Mother's Day.. WHO COULD ASK FOR MORE????

I am petrified of ITTBAB too! I have never been on, but both DH and I HATE bugs so we never go on. Have you ever walked the paths that go right up to the tree of life? They are awesome, you could totally do that while your DH and DS do ITTBAB. Also I don't know if you are into hidden Mickey's, but there are some great ones in the line for EE. I got a tour from a CM last May and he pointed them all out to me.

 

[loganpaulsmom]

So yesterday we celebrated Logan's 5th Birthday.. I can't believe how fast the time has gone by. It seems like in the blink of an eye NO MORE BABY.. I am so sad.. and so happy at the same time.. Sad, because he will be my only child.. But, happy because I get to experience every single life experience that he will have.. He is so smart and loving and sensitive and super funny.. He truly is the biggest joy in my life..
So.. I hope you enjoy these few pictures of us from yesterday.. His party is not until next week.. So, these will be it for now.. Also, will include him all bundled up.. After all, we got over 2ft of snow the other day.. The blizzard of 2011..

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[loganpaulsmom]

Momma and her boy..

Daddy and his boy..

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Happy Birthday Logan!

 

[zhazhazsu]

Happy Birthday to your Little Guy! I loove that Chinese Restaurant, so good, we used to order from there on XMAS eve all the time.

At the Poly I love the Lapu Lapu drink. It is so fun to drink it out of a pineapple. It is $$ but worth it. I love the atmosphere there, and hope you guys have a great experience there.

 

[loganpaulsmom]

Happy Birthday Logan!

Thanks

Happy Birthday to your Little Guy! I loove that Chinese Restaurant, so good, we used to order from there on XMAS eve all the time.

At the Poly I love the Lapu Lapu drink. It is so fun to drink it out of a pineapple. It is $$ but worth it. I love the atmosphere there, and hope you guys have a great experience there.

I love that place.. Logan loved it.. and the woman were so nice to him..
I can't wait for the Poly.. I just can't wait.. I have been waiting to stay again for, dare I say it, 27 years..

 

[Moira222]

It has taken me a while to get used to the acronyms.. haha.. DHS=Disney Hollywood Studios.... TSM=Toy Story Mania..
Jedi Training is at Disney Hollywood Studios and its not just when the SSW's are, its all year long.. And pretty much throughout the day they have these trainings.. They are very popular and if you don't get in line right at rope drop in the morning (that is the actual park opening) you may not get a shot..I am glad that you are enjoying my crazy planning..

Thanks for the decoding, and the info about Jedi Training. I am still trying to get more info about SWW and want to know all about it to give hubby options. and maybe DD (7 1/2) will like Jedi Training, too.

 

[Moira222]

Then, heading back to CSR.. I am sure by this time we will definitely all be exhausted.. I love the fact that CSR's quiet pool is open 24 hours.. So.. If we want we may take a dip.. But, other than that. We will make it an early night..
...

We LOVED the CSR pool and going at night is just awesome. there were people there but it wasnt crowded, and just fun when you live in the NE, swimming in January by itself just rocks. but it really was a special treat to be able to end a day of walking with a soak in that huge hot tub.

 

[Moira222]

But, I am looking to get some lanyards.. Custom made T-Shirts. I will make a little itinerary book with everything we need.. Autograph books.. etc..
want to do Photopass too, but I will see if I have the extra $100 before we leave for our trip.

how/why do so many DIS'ers get photopass ahead of time? when I've gone, the first time we see a cast photographer we ask for one. I still have my card from last trip, should i bring it with us and use it for the next trip?

I too plan to hit the craft (and dollar!) stores to make itinerary and autograph books for May. I have considered at least making custom t's for DH's bday. he doesn't know but I did find "matching" dresses for DD and I to wear when we go to dinner at POLY -- hers is aquamarine, mine is purple, but they are the same style.

A couple of other MUST Do's.. Drink a Grey Goose Slushie.. and head to the Carmel store.. carmel is such a guilty pleasure...
Now.. I orginally had a ressie made at Beirgarten.. then I was thinking of adding something else. But.. I am thinking we may just leave well enough alone and find a CS somewhere..

what is a grey goose slushie? sounds like a grown up yummmie. yes?

I keep going back to the Biergarten in my head, we had such fun there in 2007. we still call out TICKY TACKY TICKY TACKY OY OY OY just for the heck of it!