Our First WDW Trip as Parents! December 2012 PTR - 12/19 TR LINK!

[franandaj]

Wow! Your trip is coming up so fast now! And you and Pam get to meet up! How cool!

Your plans look great! I hope you don't hit a snag with the luggage. The villa isn't guaranteed to be ready until 4PM. Not sure how you plan to get to Cali Grill, but it doesn't leave lots of time if the room isn't ready until 4PM. I hope you guys have lots of :

 

[Leshaface]

Wow! Your trip is coming up so fast now! And you and Pam get to meet up! How cool!

Your plans look great! I hope you don't hit a snag with the luggage. The villa isn't guaranteed to be ready until 4PM. Not sure how you plan to get to Cali Grill, but it doesn't leave lots of time if the room isn't ready until 4PM. I hope you guys have lots of :

That's what we were thinking about too. I was also considering taking one piece of luggage with me to check in at BWV and have held there at Bell services, so in case our room isn't ready, we can pull out that luggage from BS and change in the bathrooms for dinner. But i'm praying our room will be ready!

 

[franandaj]

That's what we were thinking about too. I was also considering taking one piece of luggage with me to check in at BWV and have held there at Bell services, so in case our room isn't ready, we can pull out that luggage from BS and change in the bathrooms for dinner. But i'm praying our room will be ready!

I think the extra bag is smart. One the AKL thread some people were talking about resort transfers, and one woman said her bags didn't arrive 7:00PM. She said that they looked like they had way too good a time without her! You'll most likely be in the room by 4PM and not need to change in the bathroom, but if you already have your clothes, you'll be fine.

 

[tinkgurl]

I can't believe you're so close!!

I can't wait to see your pictures of Kidani Village!

Saturday, December 8, 2012
DINNER - Downtown Disney – EOS or WPE- Oh man, that is a tough choice. I love both places! I think you can't go wrong either way.

Sunday, December 9, 2012 – quick service plan
LUNCH – yak and yeti/flame tree bbq- Again, that's another tough choice for me. I love both places! I guess it's what you're in the mood for.

Monday, December 10, 2012
LUNCH – Sunshine seasons – (EVERYTHING!)haha, That's a good summary of Sunshine Seasons. It's so good!
DINNER – Pecos Bill, Cosmic Rays- I can't believe I'm going to say this, but Pecos Bill's has better food! I used to love Cosmic Rays, but I think it's gone downhill.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Magic Kingdom – 9am – 12pm
Resort hop- You better get a picture of your little one in the Mickey Ears at the Contemporary and start a tradition like we do!
Lunch at Resort – Quick Service – Gaspirilla (GF), Captain Cooks (Poly)- Capt. Cook's is amazing!!

Wednesday, December 12, 2012 - Deluxe Dining Plan in effect
Dinner @ Cali Grill 5:50pm- Yum! You know what we ordered and loved.

Thursday, December 13, 2012
Epcot
Lunch @ Via Napoli 11:30- I want to eat there!

Friday, December 14, 2012
Magic Kingdom
Lunch @ Grand Floridian Cafe @ 11:45am- The GFC is such a nice place. They also have a great breakfast!

 

[heathsf]

That's awesome! Even though it would only be for one day, I hope you'll do a TR for it.

I think I may do a TR. I've been trying to find some good ones to read through and there definitely aren't as many for DL as there are for WDW. I've specifically been trying to find one where someone just spent one day at DL and I can't! So I figured maybe if I write one about my experience, someone will benefit from it.

I can't believe your trip is days away. Your plans look amazing and maybe you'll finally get that dinner at Yachtsman!!! It's just crazy because it feels like yesterday that I first discovered the DIS (and your TR - it was one of the first I read through in its entirety), fast-forward a year-and-a-half and then you were pregnant and planning this trip and it seemed so far away, and now it's here! I truly hope that you and the family have an amazing trip

 

[Leshaface]

I can't believe you're so close!!

I can't wait to see your pictures of Kidani Village!

Saturday, December 8, 2012
DINNER - Downtown Disney – EOS or WPE- Oh man, that is a tough choice. I love both places! I think you can't go wrong either way.

Sunday, December 9, 2012 – quick service plan
LUNCH – yak and yeti/flame tree bbq- Again, that's another tough choice for me. I love both places! I guess it's what you're in the mood for.

Monday, December 10, 2012
LUNCH – Sunshine seasons – (EVERYTHING!)haha, That's a good summary of Sunshine Seasons. It's so good!
DINNER – Pecos Bill, Cosmic Rays- I can't believe I'm going to say this, but Pecos Bill's has better food! I used to love Cosmic Rays, but I think it's gone downhill.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Magic Kingdom – 9am – 12pm
Resort hop- You better get a picture of your little one in the Mickey Ears at the Contemporary and start a tradition like we do!
Lunch at Resort – Quick Service – Gaspirilla (GF), Captain Cooks (Poly)- Capt. Cook's is amazing!!

Wednesday, December 12, 2012 - Deluxe Dining Plan in effect
Dinner @ Cali Grill 5:50pm- Yum! You know what we ordered and loved.

Thursday, December 13, 2012
Epcot
Lunch @ Via Napoli 11:30- I want to eat there!

Friday, December 14, 2012
Magic Kingdom
Lunch @ Grand Floridian Cafe @ 11:45am- The GFC is such a nice place. They also have a great breakfast!

So i've never been to either Pecos Bill or Cosmic Ray's but have been reading that Pecos Bill is way better so I think that's where we'll head!

Wait! Mickey ears at the Contemporary?! Please tell me more about this!

I'm really hoping the food at GFC will be okay. We're mostly going there for my mom because the GF is her kind of style and I think eating there would be fun for her!

I think I may do a TR. I've been trying to find some good ones to read through and there definitely aren't as many for DL as there are for WDW. I've specifically been trying to find one where someone just spent one day at DL and I can't! So I figured maybe if I write one about my experience, someone will benefit from it.

I can't believe your trip is days away. Your plans look amazing and maybe you'll finally get that dinner at Yachtsman!!! It's just crazy because it feels like yesterday that I first discovered the DIS (and your TR - it was one of the first I read through in its entirety), fast-forward a year-and-a-half and then you were pregnant and planning this trip and it seemed so far away, and now it's here! I truly hope that you and the family have an amazing trip

There is always people over on that board that go for one day, but never any TR's about it. I think there are short little blurbs that they'll post about their experience but nothing big. I really think you should do one!

Aw thanks so much Heather! I'm so glad we've been able to become friends through the DIS! It's so cool to be able to tell all my DIS friends, not just my Disney adventures, but my real life adventures too.

 

[Leshaface]

Two more days till we're at the World, but we leave tomorrow! And this is all I have done...

This is a real time view. See that little tiny mess up in the left hand corner? Yeah. That's all that I have gathered. WHY do I always do this?! I think I pack best under pressure because I always wait till the last minute to pack. But i'm seriously going to get up off the couch and get the rest done.

Oh gosh. Look what's on GMA right now..

They're talking about the grand opening of the new Fantasyland. I'm assuming the MK or at least Fantasyland is going to be crazy while we're there. Oh well, at least i'll be able to see it!

 

[franandaj]

They have been having soft openings since October, so hopefully not too bad!

 

[monica23535]

Wow leaving tomorrow!

How is the packing going now?

 

[tinkgurl]

Wait! Mickey ears at the Contemporary?! Please tell me more about this!

They are real easy to find! It's on the lobby level of the Contemporary. Go out the doors towards the pool/dock/back side of the Contemporary. Right as you walk out, you'll see them kind of to your left diagonally. We have been taking pics in those ears for as long as I can remember. I would sit in one of the ears and my sister would sit in the other.

Here's what to look for:

HAVE A GREAT TRIP!!

 

[heathsf]

There is always people over on that board that go for one day, but never any TR's about it. I think there are short little blurbs that they'll post about their experience but nothing big. I really think you should do one!

Aw thanks so much Heather! I'm so glad we've been able to become friends through the DIS! It's so cool to be able to tell all my DIS friends, not just my Disney adventures, but my real life adventures too.

Me too!!!!

And AAAHHH!!! You're leaving today!!! And in Disney tomorrow!!! I hope you were able to finish packing. I can ONLY pack at the last minute so I totally get it. I'm already stressing about packing for our honeymoon before the wedding. I don't think I will be able to do it! But I'm sure you'll get everything done in time. Have a magical trip, and a very special 1st trip for Calvin!

 

[Leshaface]

Heather- getting ready was hard yesterday! I drove DH to work so that we could pick him up on our way down to the airport to make things easier. So it was half an hour drive to drop him off, then half an hour drive to get back home to finish packing. And then because he had half day, that meant I really didn't have much time to get everything done. Lets just say, it's tough to get everything packed up for three people, in the car with baby and pug in tow, to be at my moms house at 12! Phew!

But anyways right now I'm on my phone everyone so it's a little difficult to type but I'm feeding Calvin right now and we need to be downstairs at 525am to catch the 530 shuttle to the airport. Please send your prayers and good thoughts because my mom was already very nervous last night and I get nervous for people that are anxious and nervous so I'm hoping everything will be smooth.

And remember, I'll be posting occasionally on my Facebook so if you haven't added me already, a few pages back is the link.

Talk to you guys soon!!!

 

[disneybarbie]

Have a great trip Lesha! Looking forward to hearing all about it

Emma x

 

[Dream426]

Yay enjoy!!! I have to go find your Facebook link now.. Haha. I missed that post. I seem to missing a lot on everyone's threads lately I have been so busy. Hope it went smoothly yesterday. My mom is scared of flying as well and starts to panic from day one. Hope Calvin did well on his first flight. This age is the perfect time for them to fly.

 

[heathsf]

I'm thinking happy thoughts and praying for a smooth, easy flight for your mom! You'll be there soon!!!

 

[Pinkocto]

Hope you're having a fantastic trip! It was so nice to see you and meet your family I was so excited I completely forgot to take a picture.

 

[Leger13]

Hope y'all are having a great time!

 

[franandaj]

I hope you guys are having a great trip! I can't wait to hear all about it!

 

[Leshaface]

We're back!

We got back late last night around 12:30am and didn't go to bed until 2am, getting the mail, taking showers, etc. And we are EXHAUSTED today. In fact, i'm still in my PJ's! But we made it safe and sound and I can't wait to talk about my trip with you all.

I'm uploading my pictures as we speak but it's going really slow, so i'm hoping I can get started on it tomorrow afternoon-ish.

Pam, it was so nice finally being able to meet you and your lovely mom! You two are so sweet and genuine. Don't worry I got the picture!

 

[heathsf]

Welcome back! Can't wait for the first update!!