Our Family's First DVC Trip: Trip plans posted ~~ New 2/23~~

[HomeschoolMama]

Hope the dance competition was fun and not too stressful. I'm enjoying your trip/pre-trip report, the back and forth banter is quite entertaining!

Thanks for joining us and we're happy to entertain you.

How did you get the $500 gift card?

Here's a link to the offer

Waiting........


Mel

We chatted on the phone, so you should be good until tomorrow...

 

[Muffinygood]

I need a "sticking out my tongue" smiley.

Mel

 

[HomeschoolMama]

I need a "sticking out my tongue" smiley.

Mel

 

[DisneyJo]

So those of us who haven't chatted with you want to know too you know

 

[AlohaAnnie]

looking forward to your TR, we are making our first trip as DVC members this June.

 

[HomeschoolMama]

So those of us who haven't chatted with you want to know too you know

Know what? We just chatted about life, the weekend, etc.

 

[HomeschoolMama]

Today we're in the single digit countdown!

I posted our schedule, but I wanted to talk about a couple of the fun things weren't doing this trip. My goal for this trip was to do a few extra things and relax. Did I say relax?

The girls have been to BBB to get princess-y, so I thought I would book a trip for C again. I had heard about the Pirate's League and booked that experience for A. When C heard about the Pirate's League and saw pictures of Jo's girls, she wanted to go too. So, (sniff, sniff) I cancelled BBB.

Next, I booked the Family Magic Tour. DVC members get a discount, so this looks like a really good deal to me. I'm excited about doing something extra as a family. The Disney website describes the tour as:

Your tour guide needs your help as your tour group searches high and low for clues in this adventure through Magic Kingdom theme park. Unlike most tours, your party will play an active role in the experience as you put on your detective hat, follow tricky clues, solve diabolical puzzles and engage in a lively scavenger hunt.

The cruise is described as:

Disney's Pirate Adventure is a 2-hour sailing adventure for children between the ages of 4 and 12. The adventure takes place Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

At the start of the Disney Pirate Adventure, children are given a Mickey Mouse-inspired pirate hat or bandanna to wear as they make their way onto a boat, which is bedecked with a high-flying Jolly Roger flag blowing in the wind. Setting sail, the group takes off to exotic ports of call—nearby Resort marinas—as they join In a hunt together to collect buried treasure.

During the expedition, participants will enjoy lunch (which includes a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, gummi bears, krispy treats and juice), learn how to talk like a pirate, and—if they're lucky—return with a bag of genuine pirate booty.

The girls and I are going to have tea at the Grand Floridian with a few of our DIS friends- Angela and Mel. We've been lucky enough to get the chance to meet up with Angela twice before. I can't wait to see her again.
Now, Mel is my bestie that I met here on the DIS. We have met at WDW twice and talk almost every day. She loves my kids and keeps me grounded, and luvs her. The girls love Mel too. I'm not sure it's entirely because she buttered them up with candy when she first met them.

Now that dance competition season is over, I'm able to really slow down and start getting things organized. I bought A two swimsuits today. That's one thing I can cross off the list.

 

[DisneyJo]

You're going to have so much fun and honestly the PL is fantastic and IMHO is a much better experience than BBB. Take lots of photos whilst they're being done

I think the GF tea will be wonderful with Mel and Angela, Angela is so lucky to meet everyone that visits

 

[HomeschoolMama]

You're going to have so much fun and honestly the PL is fantastic and IMHO is a much better experience than BBB. Take lots of photos whilst they're being done

Yes ma'am!

 

[erika412]

The Family Magic tour sounds like a lot of fun. Take a lot of pictures and note for your TR! I want details!

 

[HomeschoolMama]

The Family Magic tour sounds like a lot of fun. Take a lot of pictures and note for your TR! I want details!

I sure will!

 

[jcc0621]

Today we're in the single digit countdown!

The girls have been to BBB to get princess-y, so I thought I would book a trip for C again. I had heard about the Pirate's League and booked that experience for A. When C heard about the Pirate's League and saw pictures of Jo's girls, she wanted to go too. So, (sniff, sniff) I cancelled BBB.

The kids are gonna love this. I really want to so this with Jimmy, but I think by the time I go back he will be too old

The girls and I are going to have tea at the Grand Floridian with a few of our DIS friends- Angela and Mel. We've been lucky enough to get the chance to meet up with Angela twice before. I can't wait to see her again.

I have heard the scones are DIVINE!

I'm not sure it's entirely because she buttered them up with candy when she first met them.

I hear she has stock in Gummy Worms...just sayin

Now that dance competition season is over, I'm able to really slow down and start getting things organized. I bought A two swimsuits today. That's one thing I can cross off the list.

You are so close!

 

[askelton]

I think the GF tea will be wonderful with Mel and Angela, Angela is so lucky to meet everyone that visits

Yes, I am.

 

[cmp1111]

Per Dawn's request, I'm closing the thread. Dawn, if you change your mind, I'll open it back up.