Not All Who Wander Are Lost Unless You’re Waldo. A Julyish PTR. UPDATED AGAIN! 7/28

[debraW76]

I have this nifty spreadsheet I use that I can send you to see if the DDP is economical for you or not. I'd be happy to email it to you. It'll knock your socks off!

OOOO
Could I pleeeaaase have a copy?
I'll PM you

 

[puggymom]

Is this thing on???

Where'd everybody go?????

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

T!

I had no clue that you had this going on. Looking forward to another Waldo report!

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

Right now its looking good for APRIll keep ya posted Ill have to pick your brain of course
funny thing is P said if its only the chge fee for airline and that it would make me happy to do I could change. Of course Continental wants to charge me an extra $223 per ticket

Ouch!

Note to T.

Please don't start a pre-trippie while I'm not home. I missed the beginning...had to show up on page 4. AND I had to get all misty at the "still holding out for SharkB8":

Sorry, K. I have faith in your fuzzy Disney ability, my friend.

T sent it to me last year - and it proved again that the DDP works for us. But I have kids who won't share and are big eaters for being 7.

Oh that's right!

I'd totally forgotten that possibility!

That's the first thing I checked on allears. I need to try the new Celebration cocktail. Sounds painfully delish!

I've got this great mental image of you snuggling the package of laminating paper.

Agreed with the dining plan. I want a copy of that spreadsheet, if you don't mind.

I'll email it to you. PM me your addy.

Doug and I saved $100 bucks using the DDP. That is we would have if it wasn't free. A lot of those meals were just too much. I too would rather choose an appy once in a while. Plus, I hate the constraints that ADRs put on the trip. The next trip for Doug and I will be DDP and ADR free. It will be one big experiment. I'll dedicate it to you!

Holy crap!!!! My EYES!!!! My EYES!!!!

I always like to go back and read the TR's again before our next trip...gives me even more to look forward to!!

Awww... I look at my photobucket pictures. Ah, memories. Let's see... it's year 3 together.....it's only the beginning!

Some seriously fuzzy finagling went into this one, huh?? Lying, cheating...like a soap opera...

I thought you might have to sleep with the mouse to pull that one off!

One question...how many names and phone numbers are these booked under? Are there more than one?????

You're not going to believe this.... JUST ONE! Aside from the ones V made under her name. Shocking, I know!

OOOO
Could I pleeeaaase have a copy? :
I'll PM you

Of course!

Is this thing on???

Where'd everybody go?????

Sadly, I've neglected this TR, but I'm back, BABY!

T!

I had no clue that you had this going on. Looking forward to another Waldo report!

Hey Lessa! Thanks for coming over!


**tap, tap**

Is this thing on??













Hellooooooooo....














Anybody here?


I know, I know.... I've completely abandoned this bad boy. I'm sorry. June was a crazy month. Crazy Brownie parents, crazy school parents, craziness everywhere!


BUT....


That's all over now......


And I'm focused.



Oh yeah.




I've got my eye on the prize......




Oh, and lookie what came in the mail today!

We're heading to DCA to see the revamped Electric Parade - but I'll be posting an update tomorrow!

 

[Hedy]

Docs!

 

[daisy_77]

Hi T!

I am looking forward to another adventure with Waldo!

Your dining plans look fab and I must say this chick is straight JEALOUS!

I cannot wait to read more!

 

[jordanyosh]

I'm still here...Docs!!!!! It's Xmas in June!

 

[PrincessV]

 

[debraW76]

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

Docs!

I was totally shocked when they arrived! So much going on, it completely slipped my mind.

Hi T!

I am looking forward to another adventure with Waldo!

Your dining plans look fab and I must say this chick is straight JEALOUS!

I cannot wait to read more!

Hey there! YOu have to let me know when you're in DLR again!

I'm still here...Docs!!!!! It's Xmas in June!

Thanks for stickin' around Jordo!

Coming right up, ladies!

 

[jcc0621]

We can play volleyball while we wait

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

First let apologize for my lack of pictures in the installment. Some things should just not be photographed. And those that were need prior approval 'cause they're down right funny!

I don't know where I left off.



Somewhere in the planning stages, I suppose. But so much has happened lately I feel the need to just jump right in and bring you all up to speed. Which explains my lack of updates. Oh boy.



Now normally, Disneyland_Mama would have everyone packed and ready to go at this stage in the game. The plans would be printed and laminated, the plane tickets printed, the crocs cleaned and polished, the airport transportation booked, the ziploc bags marked with dates, stuffed with clothes and stacked in the suitcases. Heck, I'd even have our carry-on bags ready. Yes, at 30-ish days left, I'd be ready to rock.





BUT.



None of the above is even CLOSE to being done. My plans aren't even on a spreadsheet. They're penciled in a notebook. PENCIL!!!



I KNOW!



And it's not because I'm not in the mood or I'm not motivated. It's simply because there has been ZERO time for any of that. I've been dealing with DRAMA, people.




Let me 'splain.............


First for some strange reason, we decided NOW of all times would be the perfect time to remodel our kitchen. A complete remodel. Gut it and start anew. So we've had contractor after contractor come in for bids. (We still haven't decided, TFI. Although I think we're going with the handsome Middle Eastern guy. Yummy!)


Next, we decided, "Hey, mortgage rates are nice and low, we should refinance our mortgage!" Yeah. Let's start that nightmare. We started that in March. The person who was working our loan dropped the ball, never contacted us and I had to pitch a fit to get someone to pick up the pace. We finally closed last week. Note to self, BofA sucks.

And now the icing on the cake. My mutha. It all started back on Easter Sunday. She was getting ready for brunch and she tripped putting her sandals on. She's been in pain ever since and finally on Father's Day her knee completely gave out. Poor thing, her entire leg swelled up. I didn't think she needed to go to the ER, so we waited until Monday and called her GP. He wanted her to see an Orthopedic Surgeon, so we did that this week. Her diagnosis? Tibial Plateu Fracture. Como say WHAT??? She was quite worried about her WDW trip and having to cancel. We don't have her prognosis yet, as she's scheduled for an MRI this week to see the extent of the damage. We'll just have to go from there.


Big, heavy *SIGH*.


I feel horrible for her. She was so looking forward to this trip and she's decided if they put a cast on her, she won't go. But if they don't cast her, then it's Scooter City for us! On the flip side, if my parents cancel - I can book us a 1 bedroom. Is it bad that that's the first thing I though of?

Here's a pic of TE at the Orthopedic Surgeon's office. We were busting up over the paper shorts they made her put on. We were goofing off so much in that office, they were happy to be rid of us!

So that's where we are. But should I post our plans? Is that like bad juju? Oh heck, let's throw caution to the wind and see what the Waldo family has planned!


July 30th: Catch the red-eye out of LAX 10pm!

July 31st: Arrive MCO 6AM! Arrive SSR and either A) If the room is ready, take a nap and head to Epcot around 3pm. OR B) Grab some breakfast, head to DTD, swim/rest poolside. Dinner ressies at LeChefs.

August 1st: Evan's 5th Birthday!!! Rope drop at MK, spend the day with friends, take a mid-afternoon break then meet up at Chef Mickey's for Evan's birthday dinner. **I'll post all his birthday details later**. Then back to MK for some nighttime touring.

August 2nd: Rope drop at AK. Dinner at Narcoossee's then meet up with friends for Boys Night to Fuego's and Girls Night at ?? Kids to Neverland Club.

August 3rd: Rope drop at Epcot! (My fav. park! ) Mid-afternoon break poolside, then back to Epcot for dinner at Tutto Italia.

August 4th: Rope drop at DHS! Lunch with V & LL and families at Sci-Fi. Afternoon break and then dinner at 1900 Park Fare. Then meeting with Michelle, V, & LL for cocktails. Kids to Neverland club.

August 5th: Rope drop at MK, afternoon break then dinner @ 'Ohana & back to MK for Dessert Buffet and Wishes.

August 6th: Rope drop at AK! Afternoon break and dinner @ Boma. Kids to Simba's clubhouse. Finish the night at DTD.

August 7th: Last day - rope drop at EP! Lunch at Turf Club. Flight departs at 6:30pm. Arrive LAX 9pm.

August 8th: Book 2010 ressies at Kidani Village!!


Up Next: Evan's Birthday, Disney-Style!

 

[DisneyJo]

None of the above is even CLOSE to being done. My plans aren't even on a spreadsheet. They're penciled in a notebook. PENCIL!!!

No way where is she??? What have you done with the T we know and love?

I've been dealing with DRAMA, people.

Wow, OK you're forgiven and also that we haven't see you on TFW much

Her diagnosis? Tibial Plateu Fracture.

Yikes your poor Mom, hope she doesn't need a cast!

August 8th: Book 2010 ressies at Kidani Village!!

You sure have a lot of rope drops planned T and are the "meet with friends" LL and V or others?

 

[jcc0621]

PENCIL!!!

Are you out of your mind woman

(We still haven't decided, TFI. Although I think we're going with the handsome Middle Eastern guy. Yummy!)

Ahhhh, the most important thing when picking a contractor

Note to self, BofA sucks.

And now the icing on the cake. My mutha.

Awww, poor TE. Give her some hugs from the Philly clan

back to MK for Dessert Buffet and Wishes.

I am thinking of doing this. I am really on the fence about it!

August 8th: Book 2010 ressies at Kidani Village!!

DO you have dates yet

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

No way where is she??? What have you done with the T we know and love?

I know, it's shameful.

You sure have a lot of rope drops planned T and are the "meet with friends" LL and V or others?

Rope drops are a must, especially in early August. Sleep is for the weak, Jo. And yes, the "friends" are either LL & V or LL or V. Whoever I can talk into touring with me.

Ahhhh, the most important thing when picking a contractor

He's seriously gorgeous. He could put up neon yellow cabinets and I wouldn't care.

DO you have dates yet

I have tenative dates of June 20-30th. It all depends on the schools calendar. We'll be getting AP's this year, so I won't be able to go after July 31.

 

[Hedy]

re your mother.

 

[KatGarcia]

Poor TE! Hope the MRI ends up ok.

I am still sort of reeling from you not being packed yet. yeesh.

 

[lazydoxy66]

Pencil! Not packed!

Pitiful.




The plans look spectacular.

I hope that TE will heal up quickly.

 

[sharkB8HooHaHa]

T? Pencil? Really? Need I remind you that you are down to something like 40 days? Break out those zip lock bags! Pull out the laminating paper! Go to Target for your travel sized goodies!

Maybe I'll come to California. I think you need an intervention.

 

[cmp1111]

First, a big hug to TE from me. Poor thing. I hope it all works out.

Second, . Not that I pack or prep like you do, but I have certain expectations of you.

Your plans look great!