Our 2nd Anniversary Disneymoon - Aug. 30 to Sept. 6! *We're home! 9/7*

[challer]

OK, let's stop the DH bashing right now. I'm a DH that likes football & as much as the next guy, but I'm the Disney magic maker in my house, and my DW is along for the ride. The Disney gene is alive & well on the Y chromosome.

Fear not about your man. Push comes to shove - Disney vacations are about time and memories shared with loved ones. It'll be wonderful from check in on.

 

[haleofafamily]

OK, let's stop the DH bashing right now.

I was not in any way shape or form trying to bash my DH. He is an incredible man, husband, father. I hope you were kidding, but if I left that impression I'm very sorry. I just wanted the OP to realize that just because her DH wasn't excited to talk about WDW doesn't mean the trip planning was ruined.

Happy planning to everyone be they man or woman!

 

[challer]

I was not in any way shape or form trying to bash my DH. He is an incredible man, husband, father. I hope you were kidding, but if I left that impression I'm very sorry. I just wanted the OP to realize that just because her DH wasn't excited to talk about WDW doesn't mean the trip planning was ruined.

Happy planning to everyone be they man or woman!

Sorry - I was posting that with a smile. Wasn't meant to be harsh.

Hakuna matata!

 

[stacikristine]

I'm sorry your DH doesn't seem to be super excited. Mine is very excited about our trip, but we don't talk about it a ton. One day I asked if he really was excited or not, and he said he's VERY excited, he just doesn't show it the same way I do. He told me that it's like him and the Spurs. I might like the Spurs, and I loved going to thier game with him, but I will never talk about it and be as excited as him. And you know what, I'm ok if he's not as excited during the planning. But I want to plan a ton so that we can have the best possible trip! I'm sure Raif will love it once you get there. You'll have a ton of great memories. And who knows, maybe next time, he'll even be a little more excited about the planning stage!

 

[DisneymoonJess07]

Boys can be so stoopid. My DH isn't excited either. He only gets excited about 2 things: football &

My DH likes WDW and enjoys taking our kids there. He tolerates me talking about it, but it is not how he would prefer to spend time. I understand this and try not to talk too much about it. That's why I come on the Dis boards and share my love (and obsession) with people who understand. We're here for you!

OK, let's stop the DH bashing right now. I'm a DH that likes football & as much as the next guy, but I'm the Disney magic maker in my house, and my DW is along for the ride. The Disney gene is alive & well on the Y chromosome.

Fear not about your man. Push comes to shove - Disney vacations are about time and memories shared with loved ones. It'll be wonderful from check in on.

It's funny - it's not that he's not interested in planning things (okay, that's part of it) but I think he's genuinely worried about the trip - so it's more like planning with a cranky planner than an uninterested planner. However, that being said, he spent some time looking through the book to pick out things that he really wants to do at the parks which was great - he got through Magic Kingdom, Epcot & Animal Kingdom (I don't think he's gotten to DHS yet) which was cool. Some of the things on it surprised me (like the Enchanted Tiki Room or the Frontierland Arcade), but that's why I wanted him to make a list. So I'm going to work on that some tonight hopefully - I'm having dinner with my friend to celebrate our birthdays early (mine is the 20th and she is working, and hers is the 25th and I am out of town) so we decided to get together early to celebrate.

 

[challer]

My DW thinks I'm crazy because I'm always in planning mode, even though we have no planned trip in the near future.

Sometimes, she will ask me out of nowhere, "So, where are we staying in Disney World?"

I'll respond, "How long & what's our budget?"

"6 days, with kids, big budget."

"The Poly."

 

[disneygirlinnj]

Have fun at dinner! I'd love to hear his reaction to the Tiki room... you might wanna play the song for him first so he doesn't lose his mind in there

 

[stacikristine]

Hey! I found this on AllEars and thought about you. I don't know if you've already seen it or not. But it looks like ALL ADR restaurants can accomodate your Kosher needs!!! You just have to tell them 72 hrs in advance. Anyway, here is the link:

http://allears.net/din/guestkosher.htm

 

[DisneymoonJess07]

Hey! I found this on AllEars and thought about you. I don't know if you've already seen it or not. But it looks like ALL ADR restaurants can accomodate your Kosher needs!!! You just have to tell them 72 hrs in advance. Anyway, here is the link:

http://allears.net/din/guestkosher.htm

Thank you so much for thinking about us!! We actually used that site to help us pick a resort, since it tells you which one has them always available.

Anyway, only about a week until ADRs and we still don't know what we are going to ask for aside from Chef Mickey's the first day!!!

 

[Belle2007]

Hi Jessica! I just found your pre-trip report. First I wanted to say that I'm sorry for what your family is going through...

We are also going to Walt Disney in August and will be POFQ during 8/30 - 9/2. We are taking a disney cruise from 8/27 - 8/30. We got the free dining too and I'm just waiting for June 1 to make ADRS!!!!

I look forward to hearing about your reports!

Peggy

 

[DisneymoonJess07]

Well, we have been sick! Ugh. I was out of work for almost a week, and DH has a sick day today.

I used the sick day to get him to do the Disney reservations, although he couldn't do it as early, which I understood. I couldn't take the time at work like I usually would, since I had been out. ANYWAY - we have ADRs. They were pretty close to what we want, so that was pretty good. Unfortunately, DH got disconnected once so had to basically start over at a certain point. All ordered, with kosher food at each place, even.

Okay, so - (these are all for dinner)

Sunday, August 30 - 5:30 p.m. The Wave (we'll be travelling, so earlier will be nice)

Monday, August 31 - 7:50 p.m. Chef Mickey's (the only time it was available)

Tuesday, September 1 - 6:35 p.m. Sci Fi Drive In (DH wanted this one, and I had no strong feelings about any of the places at DHS)

Wednesday, September 2 - 4:45 p.m. Akershus (our anniversary - DH seemed excited about how pretty the room is)

Thursday, September 3 - 7:35 p.m. Rose and Crown (hopefully we'll get to hang out for Illuminations there - or we'll just head out, if we saw it on Wednesday)

Friday, September 4 - 6:10 p.m. Boatwrights - we're sticking close to the resort because of the restrictions on modes of transport around Shabbat

We also have another credit to use - but we can only use it on Sunday, and DH is not particularly interested in a bigger breakfast if we're only staying until like noon anyway. Hmmm...but DH was a real trooper making the reservations!

 

[heathere3]

Yaaay for your ADR's! I just found your PTR, but I'm really enjoying it. It sounds like you'll have a fabulous time.

 

[DisneyFaeriePrincess]

Yay for ADRs!!! That's good that you could get pretty much what you wanted. If you don't mind me asking, what are the restrictions about the modes of transportation? I hope you don't mind me asking (and if you do then just completely ignore this then). Thanks and yay for your ADRs!!!!

 

[nu2wdisneyw]

YAY! You got your ADR's done...I am so scared to call and make mines next week. I think that everything that I want will be booked! We will be there during the same time. Our dates are 8/29 - 9/5...however we are not able to book until next monday!

 

[mommytothreeboys]

Yay you got your ADRs!! Good for DH for being a good sport and making the call!

Sorry to hear you are not feeling well. Get better soon!

 

[DisneymoonJess07]

Yaaay for your ADR's! I just found your PTR, but I'm really enjoying it. It sounds like you'll have a fabulous time.

Yay for ADRs!!! That's good that you could get pretty much what you wanted. If you don't mind me asking, what are the restrictions about the modes of transportation? I hope you don't mind me asking (and if you do then just completely ignore this then). Thanks and yay for your ADRs!!!!

We are Jewish, so on Shabbat we don't travel on buses or boats or cars or anything. Which means we'll hang out at the resort during the evening on Friday until Saturday nightfall. Great way to have an enforced rest day at Disney

YAY! You got your ADR's done...I am so scared to call and make mines next week. I think that everything that I want will be booked! We will be there during the same time. Our dates are 8/29 - 9/5...however we are not able to book until next monday!

Good luck with ADRs!!

Yay you got your ADRs!! Good for DH for being a good sport and making the call!

Sorry to hear you are not feeling well. Get better soon!

We are starting to do better, but DH was SUCH a good sport - it took him like an hour and a half!!!

 

[DisneyFaeriePrincess]

We are Jewish, so on Shabbat we don't travel on buses or boats or cars or anything. Which means we'll hang out at the resort during the evening on Friday until Saturday nightfall. Great way to have an enforced rest day at Disney

Thanks! I'm pretty sure I knew that, well I knew you were Jewish but I'm pretty sure I knew about the whole transportation thing, as I was reading it it seemed to be there somewhere way back in my memory, but thank you! That will be nice to just relax for the day, take your time and enjoy each other and the resort.

 

[stacikristine]

Your ADRs look great!!! YAY! I'm so glad you were able to order Kosher at all of the restaurants too. I'm sure you'll love it!

 

[challer]

Wow! You got it all planned out...

I noticed you planned all your ADRs for dinners. As a kosher WDW guy, all I have to say is be careful. These reheated meals can get tiring very quickly. Sometimes you can get different meals for breakfast & lunch. If dinners it is, try to mix it up as much as possible (dairy night vs meat night, etc.). Last time I did it, I got tired of the reheated meals after day 2, and split to the local kosher restaurant near Downtown Disney for dinner on night #3. If you need a freshly cooked meal midway, I'd recommend getting a buffet breakfast (you have the kosher meals & access to whatever you need in the buffet, like cereal or yogurt) and hit the restaurant for dinner.

Also, ask about policies about bringing your own wine to dinner, especially at the resorts. (Bringing wine into the park may be problematic.) That can be a nice touch. (Just in case you are strict about it: if they have to uncork the bottle for you, bring mevushal wine.)

What's the meal plan for shabbat/Saturday?

 

[DisneymoonJess07]

Wow! You got it all planned out...

I noticed you planned all your ADRs for dinners. As a kosher WDW guy, all I have to say is be careful. These reheated meals can get tiring very quickly. Sometimes you can get different meals for breakfast & lunch. If dinners it is, try to mix it up as much as possible (dairy night vs meat night, etc.). Last time I did it, I got tired of the reheated meals after day 2, and split to the local kosher restaurant near Downtown Disney for dinner on night #3. If you need a freshly cooked meal midway, I'd recommend getting a buffet breakfast (you have the kosher meals & access to whatever you need in the buffet, like cereal or yogurt) and hit the restaurant for dinner.

Also, ask about policies about bringing your own wine to dinner, especially at the resorts. (Bringing wine into the park may be problematic.) That can be a nice touch. (Just in case you are strict about it: if they have to uncork the bottle for you, bring mevushal wine.)

What's the meal plan for shabbat/Saturday?

I tried to get DH to look into lunches and breakfasts for the table service meals, but he was like totally against it. Ugh. So, I hope we don't get too sick of it. I am a little more lenient than he is, so I will have more options for lunches and stuff, which will probably help.

That is a really good idea about wine. I know what you mean about the parks, but I will look into that as well. We would probably bring mevushal wine anyway, in case the suitcases got searched or something

The plan for Shabbat is like this: we have early reservations for Boatwright's, so that'll be before Shabbat at the resort and then we'll do bread, wine and maybe dessert for "Shabbat Dinner", then we have a tiny little hotpot for boiling eggs, so we'll do that before shabbat, with mayo and bagels for lunch and probably some fruits and drinks, and then I haven't made a plan yet for dinner. We are going to Cirque though! I booked those tickets on Wednesday!!! So it's a work in progress!!