It's been a long time since my last post. And in that time, I had a dental appointment. By dental appointment, I mean it was pulling teeth when I had a sit-down with the in-laws to try to get direct answers (I don't think they liked the experince too much). So, there we were. Myself, BDLsgal, LIL and SIL, and I started pressing for answers. Now, bear in mind, I gave the in-laws the 2012 edition of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World well over 2 months ago, in the hopes that they would go through it and brainstorm. Right now, it has dust on it and the spine has never been bent.
I started to list through some of the restaurants. Who can eat what and at what time. And sure enough, "Whatever you choose will be fine." That has been the canned answer so far. BUT!!!!! I finally got a definitive answer. I said that I would like to book the family style BBQ at WCC. And FINALLY, I get, "Ehh... I really don't like BBQ." HALLELUJAH!!!!! A real answer. So we sat and discussed. I mentioned that there were menu items and the theme. So, through the art of dialog, we were able to reach an accord
. And the flood gates opened after that. SIL would prefer character meals with the characters in costumes as opposed to princesses. Good, progress. Both her and LIL do not like spicy but do like sushi. We are moving now...
I even got an ear or 2 to perk up when I mentioned "Drinking Around the World."
After I got as much as I could about the eating arrangements, we moved on to rides. BDLsgal and LIL will not go on Soarin' (BDLsgal didn't like the ride and LIL hates heights). SIL is cool with most of the thrill rides. She is not down with TOT and is on the fence with RnR. Everyone was interested in revisiting the traumatic Space Mtn from their trip when the girls were young (side note: Is there anyone that
wasn't strangled/choked, either by the seat belt or by a parent when they rode Space Mtn in the 1980's?). And we are all on board for trying to get on the safari at AK. Any water related rides we will play by ear. Depending on weather and temperature.
From there, we moved onto special events. We all agreed on
MVMCP (date TBD), Candlelight Processional (waiting til the narrator list is released), a night of the Osbourne Lights and checking out the decorations at different resorts. I have a feeling there will be another dental appointment as I try to get answers about whether or not to budget time for Fantasmic (in-laws had no idea what it was
). We will take time to listen to some of the story tellers at the World Showcase and at least 1/2 a day at DTD and a meal at Raglan Road.
As I start coordinating, I'll start creating our wish/nix list. Til then, pass the novacaine.
