Our Disney Holiday to be!

[Tinkermom76]

I have changed our plans around so many times and with these new hours that are supposed to be coming out (new hours listed on Disney travel), I think we're making some changes again.

We'll be there for 8 days, but we have a 7 day park-hopper and a separate ticket for MVMCP. I was going to use one of the PH days to enter the park early on the 16th (MVMCP), buuuuuuuut, MK will be open until 1 AM on the day we arrive. This is the day I originally planned to stay out of the parks, but who can resist being at MK until 1 AM??? DH is saying we'll be too tired, but I think it makes sense to use the PH on that day b/c we're paying to enter the park on the 16th and we can get in at 4.

Decisions, decisions. What do you guys think?

I think you should just add a day which I think is only $3 because if you go the first day and not the 16th you will miss the Dole Whip meet

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

Just wanted to show you a video of the hat I got the kids at Walmart. It's sooooo cute!!!

 

[Tinkermom76]

That hat is hilarious!!! Walmart eh???

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

Okay, that's it...we're driving. I've dropped a million hints to my sister (who works for Jet Blue) about how we can't afford the airfare, but how we would love to fly, but she won't offer any of her buddy passes and I won't ask. We're both stubborn like that. I asked once during my last trip to Disney in '08 and she said she already had people lined up for them, so I vowed never to ask again. I've seen my cousins, aunts, etc. flying back and forth from Florida so I guess I know where her buddy passes went. I swear, if I EVER get a job with Southwest (I've been applying for years), I better not hear her ask me for a-n-y-t-h-i-n-g.

Ugh. Vent over.

Since we're driving, I refuse to get to Disney exhausted. We're going to have to pull the kids out for school one extra day. I really didn't want them missing more than a week, but what's one more day right?

Our plan is to leave Thursday the 9th at night and drive straight through to Savannah. According to freetrip.com, it's about a 13 hour drive from home. If we leave at 9:00 PM and drive through the night, with a few stops here and there (Crocs outlet in NC will be one of those stops!), we should be in Savannah by 1 PM on Friday. I've already reserved a room in the Historic District. DH loves Savannah and is looking forward to seeing the city in its holiday glory. The drive from Savannah to Disney should be 5 hours tops (3 hours with the way we drive, ), so we'll be leaving the hotel by 7AM the latest. I have to call my step-father when we enter Florida because he will be meeting us so he can spend the day with the kids.

Hopefully we can get there around 11 and check-in. I'm hoping that our room will be ready so that DH and I get a nap in. I figure I'll unload the kids on Papa for a while, LOL . We can meet him at DTD after resting up and eat a late lunch around 3 at Wolfgang Puck Express. We have an ADR for the Spirit of Aloha at 8 PM that night so we'll probably leave Papa around 5 to head back.

Sooo.....things to do:

1 - Get dog vaccinations updated for the kennel.
2 - Laundry, laundry, laundry . I have most of the packing done, but have to get undies, socks, etc. together and a few odd graphic tees here and there.
3- Cook these leftovers and freeze them!!! I think I'll be making a quiche lorraine with leftover ham and turkey chili with the turkey. At least that will be 2 meals we can have when we get back.
4 -Oil change, wheel alignment, clean out the car and get it washed. Make sure I have enough washer fluid, etc.
5 -Buy toiletries. I hate taking my stuff that I use here and would rather buy smaller size things to bring with us.
6 -Pre-order our Photopass.

I'm sure I'll think of more. My days will be busy until we leave.

Well...I'm off to wash some clothes! Yay! LOL

 

[carrie6466]

Just wanted to show you a video of the hat I got the kids at Walmart. It's sooooo cute!!!

OMG, I saw hats like that at Walgreens yesterday. They are hysterical. Did you see the one that looks like a chimney with Santa's boots sticking out? I couldn't talk DH into buying and wearing it, party pooper

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

OMG, I saw hats like that at Walgreens yesterday. They are hysterical. Did you see the one that looks like a chimney with Santa's boots sticking out? I couldn't talk DH into buying and wearing it, party pooper

Walgreens? I'll have to make a stop in tomorrow!!!!

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

I found someone to housesit/dogsit for me!!!!! I'm so happy! A little nervous because she's an older teenager and although I trust her, I don't like her friends. I've told her that no one is allowed in the house while I'm not there. She loves dogs so I know they'll be in good hands and her aunt (my best friend) lives a mile down so I know the house will be ok because she'll be popping in to check up on her.

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

LESS THAN A WEEK TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Holy crap! There's so much to do!

 

[Tinkermom76]

I found someone to housesit/dogsit for me!!!!! I'm so happy! A little nervous because she's an older teenager and although I trust her, I don't like her friends. I've told her that no one is allowed in the house while I'm not there. She loves dogs so I know they'll be in good hands and her aunt (my best friend) lives a mile down so I know the house will be ok because she'll be popping in to check up on her.

I am leaving my teenager here alone luckily my best friend lives on the next street and my MIL will be around to check on him too

LESS THAN A WEEK TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hear ya on so much to do... We leave wed night or thurs morning, not sure yet
Holy crap! There's so much to do!

 

[Tinkermom76]

hey there

I am leaving this afternoon so I thought I would stop by. Do you think you are going to make the Dole Whip meet in the 16th?

I am in MK the whole day on the 13th so if you wanna meet up to say hi let me know. I will PM you my cell #

Have a great trip!!!

Natalie

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

hey there

I am leaving this afternoon so I thought I would stop by. Do you think you are going to make the Dole Whip meet in the 16th?

I am in MK the whole day on the 13th so if you wanna meet up to say hi let me know. I will PM you my cell #

Have a great trip!!!

Natalie

I will be at MK for EMH that night. I will text you and let you know where we are.

 

[carrie6466]

When are you leaving?

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

When are you leaving?

We start driving tomorrow night. We're going straight into Savannah and spending Friday night there and then we'll start driving to Orlando around 6 on Saturday morning. It should be about a 4 hour drive.

 

[carrie6466]

You should be getting in soon. I can't wait til tomorrow now !!

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

Almost home! 7 more hours!!!!

 

[stephielela]

Welcome back! Can't wait to hear some more!

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

Welcome back! Can't wait to hear some more!

Check the TR it's in my signature!

 

[stephielela]

Duh! I can't believe I am that blind