****Official May 2012 Thread**** ALMOST TIME TO LEAVE!!

[Desiree]

I couldn't leave well enough alone and made yet another change to our vacation plans.

Since we are staying at WDW one night prior to our Disney Dream cruise, I had planned on saving a bit of money and booked a reservation at a value resort. But, the more I thought about it, the more I wanted to try another moderate (we are CBR fans) even if it was for just one night.

After three phone calls, I was finally able to talk to a super nice castmember who modified my existing reservation from All Star Music to Port Orleans Riverside. There were no standard rooms available in the system but he worked his magic and was able to pull a room out of inventory and I was still able to get the discount. I am not going to tell my husband or son about the change but rather let it be a surprise.

So, now we are staying at POR for one night, going on the Disney Dream for three nights and then staying at CBR for six nights.

OH how awesome!!!!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

I couldn't leave well enough alone and made yet another change to our vacation plans.

Since we are staying at WDW one night prior to our Disney Dream cruise, I had planned on saving a bit of money and booked a reservation at a value resort. But, the more I thought about it, the more I wanted to try another moderate (we are CBR fans) even if it was for just one night.

After three phone calls, I was finally able to talk to a super nice castmember who modified my existing reservation from All Star Music to Port Orleans Riverside. There were no standard rooms available in the system but he worked his magic and was able to pull a room out of inventory and I was still able to get the discount. I am not going to tell my husband or son about the change but rather let it be a surprise.

So, now we are staying at POR for one night, going on the Disney Dream for three nights and then staying at CBR for six nights.

Congrats Lisa! I'm so glad you are giving another moderate a try!!

 

[tiki23]

Here's a pic of my DD with the "Main St. Music Teacher!"

What are you Celebrating?
My sister's 1 year anniversary of "smobriety!" To celebrate the freedom of her lungs we are taking on the Expedition Everest Challenge.

Are you a pin collector?
I love pins! Though I guess I am not a true collector, because I don't care too much about the sets, I just buy the ones I like.

What is your first full day plan?
No real plan the 1st day. We'll be coming in on the red eye so will drop our bags and probably head to MK for some lunch and to just soak it all in. ixiedust

What is your favorite place in WDW to have breakfast?
Crystal Palace! We love Tigger, Pooh and friends but we especially love getting in to MK while it is still (mostly) empty and sparkling.

In order, what are you favorite parks to see? 1 being your favorite, 4 being the last one you will visit.
This is the hardest question! In trying to narrow it down I was thinking "Ok, if I could only visit 3 parks, which ones would it be?" But I can't imagine ever skipping any of them! But I guess I'd have to rank them like this: AK - EP - HS - MK. The MK being last only because the other 3 parks are unique and not found anywhere else...but don't make me choose!

Do you have a PTL, PJ, or Pre-Dining Report?
Nope.

[I]Tell us about your favorite experience with a CM at WDW! [/I]
I was with my daughter and her high school choir in WDW last year. DD was wearing her B-Day button so one of the Main Street CM ladies was talking to DD and it came up she was with the choir. The CM said "I'm the Main St. Music Teacher!" so they settled on singing "Part of Your World" together while walking arm and arm down Main St. Priceless!

What is your favorite snack in all of WDW?
School Bread - yum!

What is the first ride/attraction you will go to in Epcot?
This trip it will be Soarin' because we've missed it the last 2 trips! We were too busy running back and forth between M:S and TT, so this trip with TT down, we'll have more time.

What is your favorite restaurant in DTD?
Earl of Sandwich! Though there are a couple of new ones to try this trip.

What is you favorite viewing place for the following WDW events?:
1. Illuminations 2. Wishes 3. Dream Come True Parade
1. Japan 2. Middle of Main Street or the Tomorrowland bridge 3. Frontierland

What Resort did you pick and why?
Pop Century! I absolutely love this resort and because it fits our budget.

What is your #1 Tip for 1st time visitors?
Allow yourself to find the magic! Don't overplan and run from here to there - no matter how hard you try you won't be able to see it all in one trip -you will miss so much if you are rushing past to get to something else.

Will you drive/fly or take the train to WDW?
Fly! It's a lo-o-o-ng drive from Seattle but I really hope to someday live within driving distance of WDW.

Thanks for putting up the questions - it's been fun answering them!

 

[mickeystoontown]

Congrats Lisa! I'm so glad you are giving another moderate a try!!

Thanks Shelly! I knew that the likelihood of us ever booking a value resort were slim to none (not that there's anything wrong with them but John doesn't want to try them) but I knew that there was a possibility that we might book another moderate in the future. I figured if we had limited time and wanted to spend it at DTD that night, POR would be a good resort to book.

 

[budafam]

82 days left! I have officially finished all of our shirts and it feels GREAT! I love how the tiedye shirts turned out... I'm keeping them a secret from my MIL though... pretty sure I'll surprise her the night before our trip

Wednesday we get to start our countdown and I cannot WAIT!

I'm also down 7 lbs.! Only 19 more to go!

 

[wakica]

82 days left! I have officially finished all of our shirts and it feels GREAT! I love how the tiedye shirts turned out... I'm keeping them a secret from my MIL though... pretty sure I'll surprise her the night before our trip

Wednesday we get to start our countdown and I cannot WAIT!

I'm also down 7 lbs.! Only 19 more to go!

ooooh!! DD wants me to tie die some shirts but I'm clueless! I guess I will find out. Any tips you can offer will be greatly accepted and i hope you will post a pic so we can see your handy work

and CONGRATS on the weight loss!! That's AWESOME!!!

 

[budcollector]

i can see double digits just over the next hill ​

 

[Jessica527]

Wedding in just 82 days, Disneymoon in just 83 days! Can't believe it is getting so close

Bought our wedding rings last night! Almost broke the Disney budget ​

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[KellyWasHere]

I know, it's VERY sad isn't it??? With Big Thunder closed and Test Track closed and Splash in bad unpredictable form i feel heartbroken. I sure hope Splash holds up b/c those 3 highlight attractions being closed at once would not be a good thing

In that respect I am lucky, because my daughter doesn't like BTMRR or SM. I hope one or both are open when you guys go!

Nevermind that I've had ADRs since last November, it took us this long before we finally settled on resorts and the spring offer (though I'd switch to free dining if that becomes an option...fingers crossed). We're staying POR from May 20-31, and then switching to AoA on May 31-June 3 to enjoy the grand opening. It's our first split stay, and we aren't going to tell the kids about AoA. They will think we are checking out to leave that day. Instead, we will checkout, visit GKTW (former wish child), and then wonder back on property to check out AoA...and check in! We love surprising them on Disney trips!

So excited now!!

That is so cool, your kids will freak!

 

[Annadesu]

This last week has proven that I need a vacation NOOOOOW. XD Alas, I must wait 90 days... It's nice to see the countdown get lower and lower, though!

 

[budafam]

I'm so excited to share the pictures of the shirts with everyone on here I have to keep it a secret from my MIL so I can't post on FB or anything like that... this was my first time using dye on shirts... it was super easy to do. The sewing part took the longest but I was really happy with how they turned out and I can't wait to make some more with different colors...

 

[xJenna]

Budafam, those came out great! I'm sure you MIL with love them. I also like your wall decorations.

Also,
99 days!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Thanks Shelly! I knew that the likelihood of us ever booking a value resort were slim to none (not that there's anything wrong with them but John doesn't want to try them) but I knew that there was a possibility that we might book another moderate in the future. I figured if we had limited time and wanted to spend it at DTD that night, POR would be a good resort to book.

I really hope you enjoy POR!!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

75 DAYS to go here!!

 

[salann]

BudaFam, what adorable shirts!

 

[disney 4 5]

I'm so excited to share the pictures of the shirts with everyone on here I have to keep it a secret from my MIL so I can't post on FB or anything like that... this was my first time using dye on shirts... it was super easy to do. The sewing part took the longest but I was really happy with how they turned out and I can't wait to make some more with different colors...

I am planning on doing this for our trip this time. We've done a ton of different shirts over the years but never tie dye mickey.

 

[disney 4 5]

Finally double digits!!!!!

I love running across your posts. It keeps me up to date on exactly how many days we have left too. After talking to our twins about where they wanted to stay at POP we put in a request for the 50s also but lake facing. So that should put us in bldg 3 (again). This would be our 3rd out of 5 times staying at POP in that bldg.

 

[Echo queen]

i can see double digits just over the next hill ​

My head must be in the way, I'm right in front of you.

 

[taramoz]

Hello, I hope you don't mind if I join, DD8 and I are now planning an end of school year trip May 24-28, staying at SSR! We are super excited, we love Disney and visit often, but every trip is something so exciting...

 

[::Snow_White::]

I LOVE those shirts!

Maybe that will be a new project to keep me busy and get my mind off of how many days we still have to go.

104 days left!
Almost to DOUBLE DIGITS!!