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My pre-trip report
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Some of you may remember my last two trip reports Cousins take on the World chronicled my December 2003 trip with my usual Disney traveling partner my cousin Annmarie. 3 months later, I took my 7-year-old nephew on a short Disney trip and wrote about it in a series called My first non-adult trip.
I recently found the post for the last day of that trip and had written That being said, I came home from this trip wanting another (adult trip) right away. Being so close to Tower of Terror and not riding it, knowing that the cheese soup from La Cellier was so close but not being able to get it, the thought of bypassing the security line because I don't have a bagful of things to lug around for a seven-year old - these are all things that have made my desire to return shortly very strong. Annmarie and I have an October 2005 trip planned, but I'm going to try to work something in this year, even if it means going by myself for a few days at Thanksgiving.
Well here it is, one week until Thanksgiving and my countdown clock is once again ticking away. I tried to convince Annmarie to come with me, but she has the responsibility of a family to consider, so I guess its just me.
Ive never been to Disneyworld alone. The funny thing is, I am a frequent solo traveler. I long ago gave up the notion that Id have to miss out on something simply because I didnt have anybody to go with. Ive been to Europe by myself, have traveled to Hawaii by myself more time than I can count and gone on many other trips alone. When it comes to Disneyworld, however, Ive always had a traveling partner. More times than not, it has been my cousin Annmarie. Annmarie has been very supportive of this solo trip, helping me fine-tune my itinerary and providing her input.
Somehow I have managed to save two vacation days from work - those coupled with Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after (which my boss gives us off) have formed the basis of this trip. I will leave the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, and come home on Monday.
Ive heard horror stories about the crowds at Thanksgiving, and dont really have a good perspective. Annmarie and I have visited Disneyworld at Thanksgiving, but it was in 2001 shortly after the September 11th tragedy when travel and tourism was extremely light.
That being said, Im not doing a lot of pre-planning for this trip. Thats not to say that I dont already know which park I will be visiting on each day, but Im not going to micro-manage each day. Ive only made a few PSs and I have tickets to MVMCP for Sunday evening.
I recently posted on the trip planning board that I am going to bring my laptop with me and try for live trip reports. If nothing else, the laptop will keep me organized and not risk having to decipher my handwriting once I return.
I am booked at the Coronado Springs Resort (Annmarie and I stayed there once before) arriving on Wednesday November 24 and will return home to New York on Monday the 29th. I decided to pay a little extra to get a room with a king-sized bed. I requested a room close to the lobby, so well see what I get.
Here is my planned itinerary:
Wednesday, November 24th
Arrive in Orlando via Jet Blue at 9:30 a.m.
Towncar to Coronado Springs Resort (check in/drop off luggage)
Take the bus to MGM stay at MGM all day
Early lunch at Mama Melrose
Quick dinner at MGM (maybe sit at the bar in the 50s Prime Time and get something to eat)
Stay for Osborne Lights
Back to CSR
Thursday, November 25th (Thanksgiving Day)
Quick/light bite to eat from Pepper Market
Grab the bus to Epcot as early as possible
Tour Future World
Lunch at La Cellier (PS already made)
Tour World Showcase
Dinner currently open
Maybe go to Downtown Disney for some shopping
Friday, November 26th
Quick bite to eat from Pepper Market
Grab the bus to the Magic Kingdom
Spend the morning/afternoon at MK
Lunch some counter service at MK
After lunch, back to the hotel for a little down-time
Go to Epcot in the evening.
Grab a little dinner from some counter service in World Showcase and see 8:15 performance of the Candlelight Processional (Ive never seen this before)
Saturday, November 27th
Breakfast at the Maya Grill (PS already made)
Spend the morning at MGM
Lunch Kona Café (PS already made)
Downtime maybe check out some of the other resorts
Evening back to MK
Dinner Cosmic Rays
Ride some rides and stay for Wishes
Sunday, November 28th
Breakfast Boma (PS already made)
Spend morning/early afternoon at AK
Lunch either something quick at AK or at Pepper Market
Rest a little back at the hotel
Grab a bus to MK for MCMCP
Dinner something light at MK during the party
Monday, November 29th
Breakfast something light/quick at the hotel
Check-out and have bell services hold my luggage
Bus to MGM
Spend morning/early afternoon at MGM
Grab something at MGM for lunch
Back to CS to wait for towncar pickup
6:00 pm flight back to New York
Tuesday, November 30th
Begin planning next WDW vacation
If all goes well, you should be hearing from me on Wednesday (Thanksgiving Eve) with the first of my live trip reports. No doubt by the time I have finished, you will be completely sick of hearing me say If Annmarie was here, she would have .., but I hope youll indulge me!!
Thanks,
Laura
Some of you may remember my last two trip reports Cousins take on the World chronicled my December 2003 trip with my usual Disney traveling partner my cousin Annmarie. 3 months later, I took my 7-year-old nephew on a short Disney trip and wrote about it in a series called My first non-adult trip.
I recently found the post for the last day of that trip and had written That being said, I came home from this trip wanting another (adult trip) right away. Being so close to Tower of Terror and not riding it, knowing that the cheese soup from La Cellier was so close but not being able to get it, the thought of bypassing the security line because I don't have a bagful of things to lug around for a seven-year old - these are all things that have made my desire to return shortly very strong. Annmarie and I have an October 2005 trip planned, but I'm going to try to work something in this year, even if it means going by myself for a few days at Thanksgiving.
Well here it is, one week until Thanksgiving and my countdown clock is once again ticking away. I tried to convince Annmarie to come with me, but she has the responsibility of a family to consider, so I guess its just me.
Ive never been to Disneyworld alone. The funny thing is, I am a frequent solo traveler. I long ago gave up the notion that Id have to miss out on something simply because I didnt have anybody to go with. Ive been to Europe by myself, have traveled to Hawaii by myself more time than I can count and gone on many other trips alone. When it comes to Disneyworld, however, Ive always had a traveling partner. More times than not, it has been my cousin Annmarie. Annmarie has been very supportive of this solo trip, helping me fine-tune my itinerary and providing her input.
Somehow I have managed to save two vacation days from work - those coupled with Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after (which my boss gives us off) have formed the basis of this trip. I will leave the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, and come home on Monday.
Ive heard horror stories about the crowds at Thanksgiving, and dont really have a good perspective. Annmarie and I have visited Disneyworld at Thanksgiving, but it was in 2001 shortly after the September 11th tragedy when travel and tourism was extremely light.
That being said, Im not doing a lot of pre-planning for this trip. Thats not to say that I dont already know which park I will be visiting on each day, but Im not going to micro-manage each day. Ive only made a few PSs and I have tickets to MVMCP for Sunday evening.
I recently posted on the trip planning board that I am going to bring my laptop with me and try for live trip reports. If nothing else, the laptop will keep me organized and not risk having to decipher my handwriting once I return.
I am booked at the Coronado Springs Resort (Annmarie and I stayed there once before) arriving on Wednesday November 24 and will return home to New York on Monday the 29th. I decided to pay a little extra to get a room with a king-sized bed. I requested a room close to the lobby, so well see what I get.
Here is my planned itinerary:
Wednesday, November 24th
Arrive in Orlando via Jet Blue at 9:30 a.m.
Towncar to Coronado Springs Resort (check in/drop off luggage)
Take the bus to MGM stay at MGM all day
Early lunch at Mama Melrose
Quick dinner at MGM (maybe sit at the bar in the 50s Prime Time and get something to eat)
Stay for Osborne Lights
Back to CSR
Thursday, November 25th (Thanksgiving Day)
Quick/light bite to eat from Pepper Market
Grab the bus to Epcot as early as possible
Tour Future World
Lunch at La Cellier (PS already made)
Tour World Showcase
Dinner currently open
Maybe go to Downtown Disney for some shopping
Friday, November 26th
Quick bite to eat from Pepper Market
Grab the bus to the Magic Kingdom
Spend the morning/afternoon at MK
Lunch some counter service at MK
After lunch, back to the hotel for a little down-time
Go to Epcot in the evening.
Grab a little dinner from some counter service in World Showcase and see 8:15 performance of the Candlelight Processional (Ive never seen this before)
Saturday, November 27th
Breakfast at the Maya Grill (PS already made)
Spend the morning at MGM
Lunch Kona Café (PS already made)
Downtime maybe check out some of the other resorts
Evening back to MK
Dinner Cosmic Rays
Ride some rides and stay for Wishes
Sunday, November 28th
Breakfast Boma (PS already made)
Spend morning/early afternoon at AK
Lunch either something quick at AK or at Pepper Market
Rest a little back at the hotel
Grab a bus to MK for MCMCP
Dinner something light at MK during the party
Monday, November 29th
Breakfast something light/quick at the hotel
Check-out and have bell services hold my luggage
Bus to MGM
Spend morning/early afternoon at MGM
Grab something at MGM for lunch
Back to CS to wait for towncar pickup
6:00 pm flight back to New York
Tuesday, November 30th
Begin planning next WDW vacation
If all goes well, you should be hearing from me on Wednesday (Thanksgiving Eve) with the first of my live trip reports. No doubt by the time I have finished, you will be completely sick of hearing me say If Annmarie was here, she would have .., but I hope youll indulge me!!
Thanks,
Laura
