OFFICIAL April 2012 DISers! 2 months and counting!

[SenecaWolf]

ummmm, 1 more day for me, think I should start packing yet? does anyone hit a wall a couple days before the trip? I always do. I spend SO Much time/energy being super, super excited, impatient and anxious for the trip to come, then a couple days before I'm like "eh, whatever...". Although I only just booked this about a month ago, it's the same way when I book a trip a year out.

I thought it was just me...I def hit the wall this weekend. I have been sooooo excited and planning so much that when it finally came time to pack I didnt want to. Mind you, 3 weeks ago I was itching to start packing!

But, managed to get packed today and get my kitchen cleaned. Tomorrow is cleaning the living room (it is a disaster after packing) and bathroom. Pizza for dinner because I refuse to cook and no dirty dishes! lol

My only concern is how any of us are going to get to sleep tomorrow night, gotta leave at 6am to get to the airport

 

[TJDisneymama]

I thought it was just me...I def hit the wall this weekend. I have been sooooo excited and planning so much that when it finally came time to pack I didnt want to. Mind you, 3 weeks ago I was itching to start packing!

But, managed to get packed today and get my kitchen cleaned. Tomorrow is cleaning the living room (it is a disaster after packing) and bathroom. Pizza for dinner because I refuse to cook and no dirty dishes! lol

My only concern is how any of us are going to get to sleep tomorrow night, gotta leave at 6am to get to the airport

we're being picked up at 5 a.m. tomorrow (weds) a.m. i'll have to take something to help me sleep, otherwise I won't sleep at all. Kind of like how I'm up now at 2 a.m.

PP - re: Tusker House, it used to only be breakfast but they recently added lunch.

 

[pwdebbie]

Oops! Forgot about DL! As for Tusker House, DH and I really liked it for lunch, but it's been a few years since we last went. We're trying to branch out instead of eating at the same places. They have a lot of variety (American and African) and it's nice to sit down in the AC! There are no characters for lunch, though, so I'm not sure PhotoPass would be a factor? If not Tusker House, try Flame Tree Barbque. Best counter service at AK in my opinion. Have fun!

Unfortunately for us, TH IS character dining at lunch now. They started this a number of months ago. We ate at TH for the first time on our last trip (2010) and had so looked forward to returning here. Had to scratch that from our list. We did one character meal and unless we have the grandkids with us, we will never make that mistake again.

 

[disneychic2]

Hey all, another great day in DW! Woke up this morning without an alarm clock at around 6:55. Caught the monorail and had breakfast at GF. My parents loved it there, I found it a tad too "Cinderella-ish" for my taste, but it was beautiful. I do feel bad for those staying there with all of the DVC construction by the pool.

After breakfast we caught the bus to Blizzard Beach, stayed there til around 1:00, then caught a bus to Coronado Springs, and transferred to another bus to get to Typhoon Lagoon. Of the two water parks, we preferred Typhoon Lagoon. Lines weren't too bad at either park, but it was WAY easier to get a chair in the shade at TL.

Dinner at Captain Cooks at the Poly and now we are resting in our room. DD is beat....TOMOROW is AK!

Sounds like so much fun! We are skipping the water parks this time around since we're only there 5 days. Sounds like lots of fun on the beach last night as well. Hope you're having a great time in Animal Kingdom right about now!

Unfortunately for us, TH IS character dining at lunch now. They started this a number of months ago. We ate at TH for the first time on our last trip (2010) and had so looked forward to returning here. Had to scratch that from our list. We did one character meal and unless we have the grandkids with us, we will never make that mistake again.

I hadn't read that! Sorry for the bad information, Kathy. It is not updated on AllEars.com yet.

 

[TJDisneymama]

all checked in for our flight and hotel! This time tomorrow we will be making our way to the ME busses! I peeked at the weather and saw slight chance of t-storms almost every day so I'm having a heart attack about that. It's not vacation unless I have something to obsess/worry about, lol.

 

[HalloweenNut]

I'm feeling the urge to tinker with our touring plans again - somebody stop me!!!

 

[SenecaWolf]

we're being picked up at 5 a.m. tomorrow (weds) a.m. i'll have to take something to help me sleep, otherwise I won't sleep at all. Kind of like how I'm up now at 2 a.m.

PP - re: Tusker House, it used to only be breakfast but they recently added lunch.

Was thinking a round of Benadryl for the house at 9pm tonight
Gotta try to get 2 teenagers up and functioning at 4am...they're already grumbling because our flight isnt til 9 but we're a little over an hour away from the airport.


awwww the weather report for the upcoming week does not look good Our flight gets in at 11am, we may be on the same bus!

 

[figmentswife]

I'm feeling the urge to tinker with our touring plans again - somebody stop me!!!

don't do it

My TA emailed me a little bit ago saying that she had done my online check-in. . How did I forget about that??? I think that I just wasn't thinking about it b\c I knew she was going to do it.

10 days. I can't believe that we are at 10 days, or a week and 1/2, or you could just say - Next Friday...

I'M GOING TO DISNEY!!!!!!

 

[TJDisneymama]

Booooo for the weather forecast. Although it only says 30% chance of isolated storms for Thurs. & Friday so I don't thnk that's TOO bad, could just be a quick shower and may not even hit WDW. Sunday looks bad tho which is our last day and our MK day.

 

[wakica]

I'm thrilled to be celebrating our double digits happy dance today but I'm being ABSOLUTELY USELESS in regards to getting any work done b/c my mind can't focus on ANYTHING but disney!!!

**, I need help. lol

 

[DaveinFallsChurch]

Having a blast at Disney! Been keeping a live report - link is in my sig.

 

[FancyNancy]

I'm going to check out your TR!
10 days out tomorrow. I don't think I will do Online check in this time. I want to make sure they noted my DD's birthday

 

[TJDisneymama]

can someone tell me if this sounds right or I just have a (over) packing problem? Shouldn't I be able to pack for myself and DS for 5 nts. in one large (the biggest size) suitcase? I don't understand how I always seem to have twice as much stuff as everyone else. I got everything in the 1 suitcase but it seems waaaaaay over 50 lbs. And I don't want to get stuck paying the extra $90 oversize fee on top of the $25 regular fee........ so I'm thinking I should just split it into 2 suitcases.
Last year for the 4 of us we had 2 suitcases, I thought I did so good at not overpacking and I get to the airport and have to frantically take stuff out of the suitcases and shove them into the carry ons b/c they weighed over 50 lbs. and THEN the carryons were so overstuffed that they were now too big to be carryons so I had to check them. I think the 50 lb. limit is BS, it seems impossible to keep it under 50!

 

[Kathymford]

can someone tell me if this sounds right or I just have a (over) packing problem? Shouldn't I be able to pack for myself and DS for 5 nts. in one large (the biggest size) suitcase? I don't understand how I always seem to have twice as much stuff as everyone else. I got everything in the 1 suitcase but it seems waaaaaay over 50 lbs. And I don't want to get stuck paying the extra $90 oversize fee on top of the $25 regular fee........ so I'm thinking I should just split it into 2 suitcases.
Last year for the 4 of us we had 2 suitcases, I thought I did so good at not overpacking and I get to the airport and have to frantically take stuff out of the suitcases and shove them into the carry ons b/c they weighed over 50 lbs. and THEN the carryons were so overstuffed that they were now too big to be carryons so I had to check them. I think the 50 lb. limit is BS, it seems impossible to keep it under 50!

I always seem to have trouble packing in one bag and it's just me and DBF. I always find that the problem is my toiletry and makeup bag. That takes up half the suitcase by itself!! WTH!

Sorry; I am no help. I'm just agreeing with you really....

 

[Zuzu03]

can someone tell me if this sounds right or I just have a (over) packing problem? Shouldn't I be able to pack for myself and DS for 5 nts. in one large (the biggest size) suitcase? I don't understand how I always seem to have twice as much stuff as everyone else. I got everything in the 1 suitcase but it seems waaaaaay over 50 lbs. And I don't want to get stuck paying the extra $90 oversize fee on top of the $25 regular fee........ so I'm thinking I should just split it into 2 suitcases.
Last year for the 4 of us we had 2 suitcases, I thought I did so good at not overpacking and I get to the airport and have to frantically take stuff out of the suitcases and shove them into the carry ons b/c they weighed over 50 lbs. and THEN the carryons were so overstuffed that they were now too big to be carryons so I had to check them. I think the 50 lb. limit is BS, it seems impossible to keep it under 50!

I know, I hate having to think about it now - it really does stink how they're nickle and dime-ing (well, WAY more than 5 and 10 cents) us to death. It might be better to split it into 2, but I just packed for our trip, then took out about 1/3 of the stuff because I'd packed way too much. We're there for 6 nights and I just pared it down to 1 outfit for each day and a couple of extras plus 2 bathing suits. I figure I can always do laundry by the pool on our resort day, plus I wanted to pack in an empty extra folding suitcase for souvies for on the way home!! Good luck working it out!!!

 

[Princesca]

I've been watching the weather, too. So far I only see one day predicting rain that we'd be in the parks, but ten days only goes out so far.

Question - if it rains out Wishes, do you get your money back/get allowed to cancel out on the dessert buffet?

 

[Ikeifer]

We are going to MK tomorrow! So far we have done Animal Kingdom, Epcot, IOA twice and US. Our flight was delayed 4 hours which was really crappy trying to keep 5 kids amused for an extra 4 hours. DSD threw up from one end of the plane to the other and then DS got the bug when we were at our first day at IOA. Other than that everything has been AWESOME!

 

[disneychic2]

can someone tell me if this sounds right or I just have a (over) packing problem? Shouldn't I be able to pack for myself and DS for 5 nts. in one large (the biggest size) suitcase? I don't understand how I always seem to have twice as much stuff as everyone else. I got everything in the 1 suitcase but it seems waaaaaay over 50 lbs. And I don't want to get stuck paying the extra $90 oversize fee on top of the $25 regular fee........ so I'm thinking I should just split it into 2 suitcases.
Last year for the 4 of us we had 2 suitcases, I thought I did so good at not overpacking and I get to the airport and have to frantically take stuff out of the suitcases and shove them into the carry ons b/c they weighed over 50 lbs. and THEN the carryons were so overstuffed that they were now too big to be carryons so I had to check them. I think the 50 lb. limit is BS, it seems impossible to keep it under 50!

DH

DH and I usually pack one very large suitcase as well. We usually stay for 8 days and each take a carryon with an extra change of clothes. I have had to remove a couple of items at times, so I know what you mean there. I hate to pay extra for weight or pay for a second suitcase. You should be good with just one for the two of you since it's just 5 nights. Good luck to you!

This time we're only staying for 5 days, so we're also going to add our DGD's clothes to our one suitcase and hopefully won't go over the limit. I always take an extra (empty) bag for the stuff I buy as well, but I make that my 2nd carryon.

We are going to MK tomorrow! So far we have done Animal Kingdom, Epcot, IOA twice and US. Our flight was delayed 4 hours which was really crappy trying to keep 5 kids amused for an extra 4 hours. DSD threw up from one end of the plane to the other and then DS got the bug when we were at our first day at IOA. Other than that everything has been AWESOME!

You've got a great attitude, even though there have been problems! Hope no one else gets sick and that you have a magical trip for the remainder of your stay!

 

[disneychic2]

I figure most of you already know this, but in case there are some who do not, due to TT being closed, Soarin' and everything in the Land Pavilion will stay open until 10PM. They are not advertising this fact, so few people (other than DISers I guess) know about it. If asked, the CMs will say they aren't sure. The extra hour is just being tested right now and may even be discontinued by the time some of us get there. But if you are in Epcot at 9:00 and want to try it, go for it. It is pretty much deserted between 9 and 10PM. If you watch Illuminations, make a bee line afterward for the Land pavilion and see if it's open. Worth a try.

 

[figmentswife]

For those of you - us - still here and about to go. Josh just changed some of the info for April 29th and 30th. The recommendations did not change but Disney did change some hours and added a show or 2 - We are not doing MK those days (crowd level too high) but wanted everyone to know.

Here are the changes
http://www.easywdw.com/site-news/ch...world-operating-schedule-for-april-29-and-30/

Oh and I am on book 2 of The Kingdom Keepers, I have to say for kids books, they are pretty good. I will look at the parks a little different now also, looking for things they talk about in the books. And I can't wait to see a villain and tell them they are an Overtaker.