No Turning Back a Sept 14-21,2011 PTR

[momabbate]

Yeah! Mickey Mail! When I got home got a voice mail from ta telling me its in. Now just have to get dd and pick it up.
Sorry a little excited. Now just have to wait for DD to tell me when she can get away to pick it up. Would just wait till friday but one thats to far away, and two suppose to go see son. I know DD goes in late to work tomarrow. Maybe then.

 

[TanzUnited99]

on getting Mickey Mail!! We are still waiting on ours - am hoping it will arrive soon.

Seems like you everything covered with the packing list.

 

[momabbate]

Ok so went to pick up Mickey Mail. They got my name wrong! I'm calling in morning. Realy is it that big of a deal. My plane tickets are in right name. Sorry all they messed up is using Sandy instead of Sandra. I can't remember if I even showed them my ID back in 08. Oh shoot luggage tag has Sandy. EERRR I got 29 days to get this taken care of.

 

[momabbate]

Ok Mickey Mail is good again. Disney said that name won't be a problem. So one more thing crossed off list. DD dropped her phone in water yesterday so waiting for new phone to get here. Did get my pins that I ordered in. I somehow ordered twice so I have one more on its way. So this will give us each 25 pins to start with. Can't wait, only 27 days.

 

[TanzUnited99]

on it being 27 days today!!!

Can't believe how quickly time is passing!

 

[momabbate]

Sorry no real update. Did pick up new Disney shirt just need to take pic and post. Got back from visiting ds and got to meet his future in laws. Took us by surprise. We were only planing on taking them to dinner. Nice people but quiet. Might have to wait till sunday for update. Did get pins in mail this week. Found out that I order a second patch. Will take some pics and get back to planning this trip sunday. See ya real soon.

 

[momabbate]

The Night before:

DD will be staying with us. Am taking Tanz idea and doing a girls night of nails and princess movie. Haven’t decided on movie. DD's bf will be here and his favorite is Beauty and the Best. My hubbys new favorite is Tangled. ( He informed me last night that while I was at work he watched it and recommended it to me. I laughed that I already saw it with DD. Now the funny thing is that he doesn’t do princess or Disney movies. This makes two Disney movies this year. The other was Toy Story 3.) Am thinking to do both. (The part that I’m taking from Tanz is she did pedicures and manicures while watching Princess Diaries.) Back in 08 we just did nails. Might get footbath out and pamper a little more. (I have already been soaking my feet once a week.)

Travel Day: (Sept 14)
We have a two to two and a half hour drive to airport. Flight leaves at
12.12. I have hip replacement so I know to give extra time for pat down. (My first time flying in 30 years was the first weekend they started the pat downs. I didn’t realize till I got home that this was new. I didn’t think it was that bad. Although I have heard some bad experience with travelers with little kids.) Arrival time is 3:45 pm. Room should be ready. Doesn’t matter have to check in first to get tickets anyways. So Check in time. Am thinking we will do online check in if for no other reason to have something to count down to. (only 14 days till check in time! Doesn’t that sound good?) Then head to Magic Kingdom. Like I mentioned the first ride is it’s a Small World. Might first explore the castle first. Depends on crowds. Plan on working on getting list done for Magic Kingdom. Staying in fantasy land most this afternoon. (This does have out biggest list.) ADR today is Tony’s at
8:50. So we have plenty of time. Can’t wait to see the castle after the park closes, also will be nice to have the night end with Kiss Goodnight (think that is what it is called). Back to POP to get settle in and ready for first full day.

 

[TanzUnited99]

I love the idea of having the foot spa out the night before you leave and getting ready for Disney with movies - my vote goes to Tangled!!! I love that movie - such a great watch! I don't think I'll be relaxed enough to enjoy a foot spa the day before I leave however am getting a mani/pedi done and can't wait!!

Hope the flight journey goes well but yay on starting your trip with MK!! Sounds like great plans for your first day. Am still not sure if we are going to check in online or wait until we get there.

 

[momabbate]

Been busy today. Woke up around 3:30 this morning. Did stay in bed till hubby left. Decided to look over schedules and start planing days. Decided that my ADR were all wrong so I did what any good diser does and changed them. All I changed was the days and times. I also made a button to show off my lgmh. Ok so paper is not really limegreen, I can't cut a straight line. But did make an effort. Reason for post is I did take some new pics of new items this week.

To start with my pins that arrived. Sorry not a great pic. Will have to take some off to save and will get better pic of the ones I will be saving.

Next up the button I made. (And yes its ok to laugh at.)

And lastly the shirt I found. I really don't need anymore shirts this will make 16, but I couldn't help myself.

 

[momabbate]

I love the idea of having the foot spa out the night before you leave and getting ready for Disney with movies - my vote goes to Tangled!!! I love that movie - such a great watch! I don't think I'll be relaxed enough to enjoy a foot spa the day before I leave however am getting a mani/pedi done and can't wait!!

Hope the flight journey goes well but yay on starting your trip with MK!! Sounds like great plans for your first day. Am still not sure if we are going to check in online or wait until we get there.

After reading your ptr on subject of online check in I almost decided not to do it. I just need something else to count down to.
I did realize today I keep thinking your name is taz not tanz. If I have called you taz before I do appolize. I also have notice alot of new threads I have been finding you are on. I feel like I'm stocking you. I know its only cause I'm looking for threads from people who have ptr or tr link to sept. Anyways thanks for reading along. Down to 24 days (23 for you)!

 

[TanzUnited99]

Love the pins and look forward to seeing some more pics later on in the PTR!

Am glad you have the ADRs sorted and what a cute shirt - I would def buy that as well if I saw it! That's a good first attempt of the badge - I haven't even started making my room decorations/LGMHs yet.

Yes my name is Tanz short for Tenzeela but don't worry - I don't mind being called Taz and have been called worse things before! Lol feel free to write on PTRs I am following - it is likely to happen as we are going at the same time and I promise I will not think you are stalking me!!

Btw 22 days today (and 23 for you!!!)

 

[momabbate]

Day one: (Sept 15)
Magic Kingdom has moning EMH. So hoping to make it to rope drop. Then will work on our list. Don’t know how long we will stay here. We have ADR at Sci-Fi at 3:05. I think first full day starting with rope drop at Magic Kingdom is the only way to start this trip. Think between travel day and rope drop will need a nap. Poor DD works nights and this will make two early mornings for her. She is a young trooper, while I don’t handle people slowing me down, we should be fine. Am thinking to end day though in Disney Hollywood Studios. Back in 08 we missed Fantasmic so this is high on my to do list.

Day two: (Sept 16)
Depending on mood will let DD sleep in some. (She is good to get up and go but also can sleep till one with no problem.) My goal is to explore POP in early morning. Might grab breakfast. I have a feeling DD will be right there with me due to she is our family photographer. (I will mention that she can sleep just to show my nice side.) Our ADR for today will be Garden Grill in Epcot. I know DD could spend all day spending money she doesn’t have. Might not do to much park hopping and just go spend a nice relaxing day in Epcot. Will have to stay in Futureland so I can do my rides first. If I left it to DD she would stay in the World and shop. So naturally will end day with Illuminations.

 

[momabbate]

Day three: (Sept 17)
Today DHS has EMH will try to make it to rope drop. Or second choice is to sleep in (spend time at POP). Our ADR is for Planet Hollywood at 2:15. Could make this a shopping morning. Will have to look over list to see where to end the night. I don’t think we have watched wishes or seen MSEP, might be a good night to do this.
Day four: (Sept 18)
This is Animal Kingdom day. This is a short list park for us. But we are known to add things as we go. Am looking forward to seeing Lion King as we didn’t see it back in 08. Our ADR is for Yak & Yeti at 2:00. I know we will end the day at MK for EMH. Am looking forward to this park at night. I hope that we have parade and fireworks done and can hit the rides.

22 days. Almost to three weeks. Tanz this is for you three more weeks

 

[TanzUnited99]

Your day plans sound great and I love the amount of shopping you guys will be doing!

Thanks for doing a three week cheer for us - I can't believe how close our trip is getting!!

 

[momabbate]

Three more weeks!! Eleven days till online check in. Boy time is flying. Not as much as I thougth this morning when alarm went off. I woke up wondering why my alarm was set for Friday (I don't work Fridays) Then I rolled over and it dawned on me that it wasn't Friday. (Not that it was Tuesday which was my second guess, by the time I rolled out of bed I was back with everyone else for Wedsday.) This weekend I need to go shopping. I picked up a pair of sandals that I don't think are going to work. I have been wearing them the last few weeks and they been great. Then I decided to do my walk with them. Bad idea, my feet hurt. I got foot problems so will go get some walking shoes for trip. I just really was hoping to stay away from wearing socks. Hubby suggested that I bring a few pairs. Duh were was he when I packed for trip in 08 I had four pairs. I only wore one wish I could use them, put I got paint all over them. . Also need to go get new p & s camera. Hoping to get a good one just don't wont to spend more then $200 on one (more like $150.00 but I can't find one that cheap.) Anyways thats my plan this weekend.

 

[TanzUnited99]

10 days until online check in today!!!

Not long till Friday either - enjoy shopping and hope you get everything you need.

 

[momabbate]

Today has been a great day. First, work approved my time off for this trip. Knew it would be but I never trust a job. Second, got text from son asking me if I would help with planning part of wedding. I had to call and find out what he needed help with. Any guesses? Tanz I know you like guessing games or I would just blurt it out. Did start a new diet today. Its called The Real Food Diet. It starts with a 21 day plan that you then use the rest of life. Basicly you learn how to eat right all over again. So you can enjoy food again. With only 20 day before trip I figure I would do both goals one and two today. The first is to eat every two to three hours. I am know for skipping meals all the time. A snack very seldem. So this was hard for me. (Well not really, just mentally). The second was to balance out a good plate for dinner. That was nice made spaggetti, with cheesey bread, and a salad. Was nice to eat not thinking about the carbs. The idea is the salad works with the noodles to balance things out. My hard snack is after dinner. So I am sitting her with a bowl of dry cereal. Taste ok I just forget to eat. (cinnamon chex). Tomarrow I have to eat breakfast within first half hour of being awake.
twenty more days

 

[TanzUnited99]

Woohoo on work approving the time off!! That's great news!

Looking forward to seeing what your son asked for help with - am going to guess it is related to the wedding rings.

Good luck with the diet - let us know how you get on

 

[momabbate]

A short update. For son's request is to plan a Disney Honeymoon. I think I'm more excited about this then upcoming trip. I really want them to have enjoyable time. His request is to keep both the wedding and honeymoon something that he can pay for. He feels if he is going to provided for a family and they are going to learn to compromise on a budget this is a great place to start. Now with that said, if we give him gifts he will gladly take them. Some of this is his pride to get where he is at on his own. Im right now leaning towards them staying at CBR. This would have been my first pick this trip but dd really wanted POP, which is also one I want to try. I can sit here all morning talking about this.
Now for this weekend. Did go out shoping with DH. He shops as bad as me. He found two Disney shirts for me. The first one is one I had seen. Its cute but white. With my luck I would wear it and it will rain. So no white shirts for me. (Not to mention I spill things on white clothes.) The next one is a basic black shirt with Mickey on it. I don't know why but I have a hard time saying no when I see that mouse. Will take a pics later. Also picked up my camera. We found it for $99. It is a basic p&s. No amazing features. Which is good the simpler the better. I know its cheap but I take awful pics and hate having high tech cameras so I am happy which is all that matters.
Today am taking DD out shopping. Now I think she is looking for a camera. Now this is were I will get most my pics from. She has spent years with a camera and takes great pics. I think she needs some clothes too.
Anyone on the east coast my toughts and prayers are with you all.

 

[momabbate]

Have a pic of new shirt. It is very basic but how do you say no when your hubby is tring to get you a new shirt. I even told him I have 16 shirts already. Anyways he won. Here is the shirt. Oh and he hadn't seen the one from last week so he tried for that one too.

Rest of trip:

Day four: (Sept 18)
This is Animal Kingdom day. This is a short list park for us. But we are known to add things as we go. Am looking forward to seeing Lion King as we didn’t see it back in 08. Our ADR is for Yak & Yeti at 2:00. I know we will end the day at MK for EMH. Am looking forward to this park at night. I hope that we have parade and fireworks done and can hit the rides.

Day five; (Sept 19)
This is going to be another late nigth. ADR is for Raglan Road at 9:15 pm. I figure we will take it easy in the morning after a late night at MK. Then hit a park then head over to DTD for some shopping, before dinner. Also know I can't go all day without eating so thinking of going to Beaches and Creams.

Day six (Sept 20)
Last day in parks. Am sad that mk is having mnsshp this night. I have gone back and forth on getting tickets. Honestly I can’t justify the cost. DD and I have said if we have money left we will consider it. This is going to be a lets do what we want day. Not much planed. ADR is our only breakfast for 1900Park Fare at 9:35.

Day Seven (Sept 21)
We fly out at 9:52. So with taking our last ride on me will be leaving POP around 6:52. (I think I read three hours before flight). Will be a sad trip home but will be nice to see my DH at the other end. I would complain about leaving so early but the first flight I had looked at was that we would leave the 20 around 3:30, so I get an extra night. Not to mention I saved money to.

Only have 17 more days