Never Say Never .Atleast I Thought I’d Never!

[longing2Batdisney]

great job on the TomTom!!! and a great choice on the schedule...
wow...ya'll will be there before you know it!! :

 

[Pikester]

I feel like such a slacker! I haven't worked on my report in days and I've left you all hanging.

The only problem is that I have nothing exciting happening with my trip plans. I don't even have anything boring happening with my trip plans. I guess I'll just have to come up with something.

I can't believe that I only have 35 days until I am at Disney! I'm starting to think about making a list of all the items that I want to take with me. I need to sit down and try to remember the things that I have taken that I never used and things that I wished I would have taken. I don't know why I didn't write it down the last time we went but I didn't.

DH has been playing with the TomTom. He was entering the hotels that we plan on staying at on our drive down along with a few extra options that we can choose from based on how far we feel like driving the first night. Last year when we drove we waited way to long before we stopped and everyone was falling asleep in the van. Not DH thank goodness but the rest of us were.

I decided to buy myself a Mickey Mouse shirt that I saw at Walmart for $7. I chose the wrong size so now I have to take it back and exchange it for the larger size. Totally sucks when you have to go up a size instead of down. Oh well, I guess there is just more of me for DH to love!

In a couple more weeks I've got to remind the kid's teachers that they will be out of school for 6 days. I'm hoping that neither one of them has an issue with this. I would probably not enjoy my vacation as much if I had to worry about what was going to happen when we got home. Then again, what could I do about it from down there?

Well, that is all I've got for now. Hopefully some more exciting stuff will come up that I can post about.

Oh, we did recieve our invoice from Disney saying that our trip is paid off. I guess that is a little exciting!

 

[DL55]

Having the trip paid off is really exciting. It also means one less thing to worry about. We've thought about a GPS system but I still prefer maps. I must be getting old...don't want change.
When you said the shirt didn't fit I was hoping you meant it was too big. oops

 

[M&N]

Pikester---Just think of it as those cheap WalMart shirts don't run true to size! Glad your days are figured out. I miss those problems. I just go where and when my friends say.

 

[Pikester]

I'm so excited! And I just can't hide it! I'm about to lose control and I think I like it! Whoo hoo! (I should point out that I'm a different kind of excited from what the Pointer Sister were singing about when they recorded that song.)

In case you couldn't tell I am really excited because I got Mickey Mail today! I got my vouchers, luggage tags and photopass card to register for special offers from Disney's PhotoPass Service.

DH told me that when we got down to a month before our trip that we could all start making out "Must Do" lists so that we can compare them and make our touring plans. So, this weekend I'm going to get DS8 to sit down with me and look over the custom maps that I ordered (and received) and make our "Must Do" lists together.

Only 29 more days until we are at Disney!

 

[longing2Batdisney]

LET THE MAGIC BEGIN!!

 

[DL55]

Mickey mail!

 

[lovesdumbo]

Hi there! Just found your PTR. Looks like we'll be at Pop at the same time. I'll be there with a friend, her DH and my DD(10) 11/30 to 12/7. I'll be leaving DH at home with my DS(8) and DD(6). This is my 6th trip to Pop but first time to Pop in December.

 

[Pikester]

Hi there! Just found your PTR. Looks like we'll be at Pop at the same time. I'll be there with a friend, her DH and my DD(10) 11/30 to 12/7. I'll be leaving DH at home with my DS(8) and DD(6). This is my 6th trip to Pop but first time to Pop in December.

Welcome to my slow going TR!

Counting my upcoming trip I will have been to WDW 3 times and have only ever stayed at Pop in December. I LOVE IT! Be prepared for Christmas music being piped in around the resort. I LOVE Christmas music! I LOVE the Christmas decorations! Can you tell I LOVE it!

I plan on decorating my window with snowflake clings and will have a lime green mickey head with Pikester written on it there too, probably on the window ledge. So, keep a look out! We've requested 60's playdoh building with a fireworks view fourth floor. Hope we get it but if not no problem. I'll be at Disney!

 

[Pikester]

18 Days! Did you hear me? 18 days unitil I am at Walt Disney World!

I still can't believe how fast the time is flying by and looking at my completely filled in calendar for November it looks like the next 16 days will fly too! You probably noticed that I said 16 days instead of 18 days but don't forget we are leaving to drive down in 16 days and will actually arrive at Disney in 18 days. So don't forget now ya hear!

DH has been bring up our "plans" more and more lately. He's one of those people that doesn't like to talk about trip stuff until we get closer where as I'm one of those people that can talk about it and plan it for 2 years. This trip has been a little different since we decided to go only 8 or 9 months before when in the past we've done 2 years.

I'm still in shock that DH even suggested going again when we just went last December. I LOVE YOU HONEY!

I've got my fingers crossed that the 4 of us can stay healthy right before and during the trip. The number of kids that have been out in my Son's schools has been outrageous! DS12 was running a high temp that started on Friday after school until Sunday but had a lower temp and felt better to go to school on Monday. DS8 has been doing well and so have myself and DH but who knows what the next couple of weeks will bring. I keep telling everyone to wash and sanatize the snot, literally, out of their hands.

Don't forget only 16 days until we start our drive and only 18 days until we are at the World!

 

[longing2Batdisney]

Whoa!! 16 days that is just soooo exciting!!!
I know everyone in your house has to be feeling the magic by now!!!
are you getting everything ready to pack into the car to hit the road or is it done yet?!?
Have a great day!!!

 

[DL55]

Only 16 more days. The drive going to Disney will be a lot of fun too. Coming back on the other hand...
My DH doesn't like to discuss too much in advance either.
Keeping my fingers crossed that no one else gets sick.

 

[Pikester]

Hello TR Readers!

I've just spent the better part of an hour over at All Ears looking at Participating Quick Service Restaurants for my upcoming trip. We decided to do the QS Dining Plan this time around so I've been studying menus. I was able to print off all the QS Restaurants and I've hi-lited the best sounding ones.

Parks

Animal Kingdom:
Flame Tree Barbecue
Yak & Yeti Local Food Cafes

DHS:
Studio Catering Co

Epcot:
Cantina de San Angel
Liberty Inn
Sunshine Seasons
Lotus Blossom Cafe
Yakitori House

MK:
Pecos Bill
Columbia Harbour House
Cosmic Ray's

DTD:
Wolfgang Puck Express (Marketplace)

Resorts

AKL:
The Mara

CR:
Contempo Cafe

I don't think that we will be eating at any of the resorts (besides our home resort of Pop) but those are a couple of options.

Only 13 days until we leave for Disney World! (Oh, and I don't count the day that I am living )

 

[longing2Batdisney]

We really enjoyed Earl of Sandwich at DTD; wolfgang puck was good too!
We really enjoy Cosmic Rays and I have heard Pecos Bill's, and Flame tree were really good...can't comment on the rest...I have also heard that Pop has a really good QS!

Happy planning!

 

[Pikester]

I can't believe it. Only 8 days until I am at Disney!

So that means it's only 6 days until we start our drive from NH!

Yesterday DH spent part of his evening transfering Disney Rewards to our rewards card and getting our PhotoPass card preregistered. He also checked us in on-line at Disney! This morning he was making ressies at the hotels we plan on staying at on our drive down and on our drive back. He was using Google Earth (I think) to show me the hotel in Orlando, FL that we will be staying at on Saturday Night. It looks like a perfect spot! There is a Publix right next door so we can buy some items that we will need before we head to Pop Century. There is also a Cracker Barrel down the road that I want to eat at and right across the street from the Cracker Barrel is, get this, Orange World! It looks way too cheesy but when else would you check out a place like this then during a vacation. I plan on taking my fellow TKers (I mentioned them in an earlier post) over there to look around and get pictures.

So that is it for our travel plans so far. This weekend, actually the next 5 days, I plan on doing lots and lots of chores to get the house and ourselves ready for the trip (yesterday was my last day of work so I'm freeeeeeee). Laundry, vaccuming, kids bedrooms, collecting clothes I want myself and the kids to wear (DH takes care of himself) and whatever else I can think of that I believe we just have to have to take with us.

Phew, I'm tired all ready!

 

[DL55]

Oh the drive down will be fun too. Yes, go to Orange World and tell us all about it. Lucky you get some free days to get everything in order.

 

[mariezp]

Oh boy! I get to go to Orange World! I have heard of it but never figured I would actually make it there. Sounds like the perfect strange, quirky, cheesy sort of place to take a bunch of flat TKers.
So glad your plans are falling into place. I am still envious that your DH helps you so much. And he takes care of himself too? You have a real keeper there, don't you! Don't wear yourself out taking care of the kids and trying to get everything ready. Leave a little energy left to take on those parks!

 

[girlswhowearglasses]

Were you able to get a room in a building of your choice when you did the online check in? I have been nervous about doing it that way since I really want the 50's building. I did add that months ago when I made my reservations, but of course, there are no guarantees, I understand that. I just wondered how the online check in went... I will be there the same time as you, as well! We will be driving on Black Friday too. So SAD to be missing those sales at WalMart, but so glad to be finally taking my first trip to the World! Sounds like there will be plenty of DIS-er's at the Pop next week! We should meet up for a snack!
Wendy

 

[Pikester]

Were you able to get a room in a building of your choice when you did the online check in? I have been nervous about doing it that way since I really want the 50's building. I did add that months ago when I made my reservations, but of course, there are no guarantees, I understand that. I just wondered how the online check in went... I will be there the same time as you, as well! We will be driving on Black Friday too. So SAD to be missing those sales at WalMart, but so glad to be finally taking my first trip to the World! Sounds like there will be plenty of DIS-er's at the Pop next week! We should meet up for a snack!
Wendy

Welcome to my Pre-TR!

DH did the online check in and said that there was an area where you could check off some requests but not much was listed. When he made the original ressies he did do requests so they are listed on our account when you look it up. We've been to WDW 2 times (This is our 3rd) in December and both times we have gotten all our room requests from just mentioning them when booking the trip. We have never called or faxed the requests right before we've left. My fingers are crossed that I get all my requests and that you get yours! I'll add a little too!
Oh, and last year we stayed in the 50s building which was great! We drove down and the room we had was really close to the parking lot but I was still able to see fireworks from Epcot and MK. I worded my request:

50s Jukebox Building
4th floor
Lakeview

I probably should have used Fireworks view instead of lakeview because I had to walk just a little ways down the outer hall to see the fireworks instead of a tree top. Not bad though.

Since you are staying at Pop have you checked out the Pop Information Thread? Here is a link to check out Post #1 and Post #2. There are maps of the resort, picture links and all kinds of other great info. http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2207254&page=117

I'll be decorating my room window with snowflake clings, a stuffed Beaker and Donald Duck and a Lime Green Mickey Head with "Pikester" on it. I plan on having a LGMH on a lanyard around my neck too so keep an eye out. Maybe we will see each other.

 

[M&N]

Didn't the time fly? It'll slow down when you get there! I hope!
I hope the TKers get in a pile of oranges...you should be able to stick them in. I don't remember who took our pic in a pile of stuffed animals that was real cute.
Hoping to see you...at least I'll call!