Peeps 2. The Sweaty Asian Strikes Back. Pt 2. Feb '10. 2/21-Final Chapter. Link to TR

[jordanyosh]

Only a second??

#1

So you've got two TL days planned?? Right?

I do--on 2/9 and 2/15 weather permitting. I will adjust if there are warm days during my stay that are NOT on those 2 days.

 

[jordanyosh]

Woo hoo for leaving next week!!!

MATT!!! I so enjoyed the Grey Goose and cranberry that he made for us in October!

I'm sure that will be on my radar at ESPN...that or beer.

 

[jordanyosh]

I can't believe you're leaving next week

And I can't wait to read about your experience with online check-in. I hope it makes your process at the resort really fast.

Me too. The main reason I am doing it is due to the fact that I am coming in so late. I do want to put my request in so they can at least try and hold a room for me.

 

[jordanyosh]

i did not know a TA had to check us in...i'll have to check with her about it! THanks!

You can do it yourself if you booked directly through Disney, but if you booked through a TA, you most likely will have to have your TA do it for you.

 

[jordanyosh]

Nice looking boxers, dude. Much better than the ones we saw on your trip to Japan.

Only one scheduled visit to ESPN? I am all for people setting goals and making changes within themselves. I've pretty much stopped drinking alcohol these days - even my beloved Guinness. Too expensive and too many calories. Good luck to you! But, I will miss the stories of the drunken people you encounter.

Have you ever eaten at Maya Grill?

Yes, new boxers are nice, but really the old ones were fine too. they weren't quite see through yet...

I still plan on visiting Petals at Pop and Victoria Falls at AKL. I just won't get in as much trouble myself. Drunks stories will still abound I'm sure.

I have not eaten at Maya Grill

 

[captainj]

I still plan on visiting Petals at Pop and Victoria Falls at AKL. I just won't get in as much trouble myself. Drunks stories will still abound I'm sure.

Yes, Petals at Pop as soon as you are checked in . . .

 

[MaryAz]

You are getting so close! Good changes. Might have to take Hubby to ESPN to meet Matt. Good luck with the shopping. We want pics!!

 

[KatGarcia]

Next week? Yeesh. I am so jealous but really glad we get to share it all with you.

Have you considered getting a twitter account so you can keep us posted on whats up with you on the trip?? Thats how my twitter obsession started.

 

[vamassey1]

The time is just flying by! What are your SuperBowl plans? Should be a great game.

Wendy you're not the only one that has eyebrow wax on her list. I need one and a good dye job to cover the grey.

 

[WendyO]

The time is just flying by! What are your SuperBowl plans? Should be a great game.

Wendy you're not the only one that has eyebrow wax on her list. I need one and a good dye job to cover the grey.

Hee hee. Vain people that we are. But clearly, we know there will be PLENTY OF PICTURES TAKEN of us on this trip. Gotta look photo-ready, you know. Yes, my pre-trip routine is usually haircut, color and brow wax, but couldn't afford the color this time around. Fortunately, the white hairs aren't too prevalent that you can see them on camera. Ha ha ha.

 

[Blueyed Girl]

Chapter 77. Another big update.

I had a crazy weekend. On Saturday, I cleaned the church, prepared for a meeting, had 2 meetings, had youth group and worked on our year end reports. 14 hour day. Sundays are always nuts. I'm there to worship and yet I end up working the whole day.

Changes, more changes: The first change comes from a desire to change who I am--transform myself from the person I was to the person I was intended to be. The biggest change I made....I'm only going to ESPN one night out of 12.....I mean I'm leaving it open...who am I kidding right? But I'm only scheduling one night at ESPN.

Wish me luck with this one.......It'll be easier since I'm not staying at an Epcot resort. Last year 7 visits to ESPN.

The hours changes/updates were great on one hand. However, it does mean it's gonna be busy. Anytime MK stays open til 1am means major crowds. Anytime MK's evening EMH is until 3am...it's gonna be busy. I didn't really end up changing the schedule too much because of the hours changes. I DID change a ton of stuff because I only scheduled Wendy to be at MK for an evening EMH and on their departure day....OOPS!

gotta go do something I'll be back to finish in a second....okay back.....

Okay here you go AGAIN--The newest itinerary.

Friday, Feb 5th: Depart OC Airport 2:30pm. Arrive MCO 11:20pm. Arrive @ POP.NO CHANGE.

Sat, Feb 6th: Sleep in. MK.CS Lunch: Everything Pop. ADR Dinner: The Wave.*
Sat, Feb 6th: Epcot/MK. ADRS: Breakfast: Kona Cafe. Dinner: The Wave
I am now having breakfast at Kona on my first day. Since you guys rave about it. I thought what better way to start the vacation than with a round of Tonga Toast. I am also going to Epcot because I'd rather start there than MK.

Sun, Feb 7th: Epcot-FW. MK for Evening EMH. Babysit. CS Meals: Sunshine Seasons and Contempo Cafe.
NO CHANGE.

Mon, Feb 8th: Sleep in. Epcot-WS. ADR Lunch: Tutto Italia. ADR Dinner: Kouzzina*
NO CHANGE

Tues, Feb 9th: AK. DTD evening. CS Meals: Flame Tree and Wolfgang Puck Express
Tues, Feb 9th: TL/DTD EMH. ADRS: Lunch: Typhoon Tilly's. Dinner: Wolfgang Puck Express.
Wendy and gang are going to MK this day instead of going to AK. I am using this day to go to TL instead of Thursday. I hope the weather is warm enough. What's my mojo gonna be on this trip?

Wed, Feb 10th: DHS. AK Evening EMH. ADR Lunch: Prime Time. ADR Dinner: Tusker House.
NO CHANGE.

Thurs, Feb 11th: TL day. DTD evening. CS Lunch: Leaning Palms. ADR Dinner: Raglan Road.
Thurs, Feb 11th: AK/DTD. ADRS: Lunch: Flame Tree BBQ. Dinner: Earl of Sandwich.
Now were are all going to AK on Thursday. However since I am picking up both the Kona ADR and ESPN on Saturday, I had to drop Raglan from my DDP plan. It was the one I was least looking forward to. Don't hate.

Friday, Feb 12th: Free day.
NO CHANGE.

Sat, Feb 13th: Free day. Epcot-WS evening. ADR Dinner: Teppan Edo.
WS/DTD/ESPN. ADRS: Lunch: Teppan Edo. Dinner: ESPN.
We switched Teppan Edo to lunch giving us all the opportunity to have the rest of the day free, especially since it's Wendy and gang's last day. I am meeting up with my friend Tom who lives in Orlando. We're hanging out then heading to ESPN for dinner. It's my one night at ESPN--gimme that okay!

Sun, Feb 14th: Resort change. Resort Hop. ADR Breakfast: Kona Cafe. ADR Dinner: Boma.
Resort Change. Resort Hop. MK EMH. ADRS: Lunch: Wolfgang Puck Express. Dinner: Boma.
I THINK and I'm not sure that I may try and go to MK for the EMH....I just wanna say I was there at 2am in the morning. That means Monday the 15th needs to be a non-park day. We'll see...

Mon, Feb 15th: TL day. Free evening. CS Lunch: Typhoon Tillys. ADR Dinner: Jiko.
NO CHANGE.

Tues, Feb 16th: DHS. Free afternoon/evening. ADR Lunch: Brown Derby.
Wed, Feb 17th: Free day. ADR Lunch: Sanaa.
Thurs, Feb 18th: Depart.
NO CHANGE.
*DIS Meals

OK that's it!!! I can't take it no mo'!! I'm booking a brekkie at Kona....I'm gonna get me some tonga toast!

The first photo theme of the trip has been selected. Winkers and I have already been discussing it....Rosie and Blue hope you're up for a little fun. I'm gonna give you a hint. It will still be very family friendly. I promise. Here's the hint:

HUH???? I didn't get a PM about that so I'm as confused as everyone else.

Packing has begun. This might not be the final configuration of the suitcase, but I'm a roller. Rolling gets me more space. I am still trying to decide whether I'm gonna take a big suitcase and a smaller one or just the big one. We'll see.

You've started PACKING?? That means I'm officially behind!

I hate to talk about it....I need to shop still. I still need new sneakers, but don't know if I can break them in by the time we leave. I'd also like another pair of jeans and 2 shirts. We'll see. I also need another SD card. Finally, I need to do Travel Aisle shopping.....

I can check in online on Wednesday. As Punkin and Blue mentioned, since I booked through a TA, she needs to do it. I talked with her today. We're doing it over the phone sometime on Wednesday.

Oh...and I'M LEAVING NEXT WEEK.

When you say it like that it seems REALLY CLOSE!!!!

Dylan is doing better tonight (no fever and he's not acting sick at all) so hopefully he's kicked it... hopefully no sickness on vacation! Yup, those "busy's" really keep you running... but I just take things one moment at a time and eventually I'll get it all done. I think for me the key is not to just "relax" too much, and then have to run around like crazy later, but to just keep going ("just keep swimming, just keep swimming...") and then I can go at a manageable pace. Think marathon vs. sprint... I'm going the marathon route.
That's what I tell myself "slow & steady wins the race" or at other times I sing the "just keep swimming" bit. Glad he is doing better. DS woke up this morning with that nasty cough sounding even worse! By mid-day it is back to almost no cough but in the morning it's awful!


YOWZA!!!! Next week!!!! I can't believe it's already here!!

I got my haircut, need to schedule a brow wax, need to order my park tickets, figure out the cost breakdowns for everyone, follow up on Kim's ME tickets, PACK, sigh... too much to do.

I've got hair & brows scheduled for this friday!

p.s. follow up note on dylan - he woke up a little right now (12:43am) and is a little warm again. sigh... hopefully not coming back AGAIN. he's got this on/off fever thing going. sigh.

OH NO!!!!!!

I don't think the secret should be revealed....I want to see what all of your little minds come up with.

Can you reveal it to me?? I'm confused! I got a PM from you but not about that picture.

 

[eandesmom]

Wish me luck with this one.......It'll be easier since I'm not staying at an Epcot resort. Last year 7 visits to ESPN.

Okay here you go AGAIN--The newest itinerary.

Friday, Feb 5th: Depart OC Airport 2:30pm. Arrive MCO 11:20pm. Arrive @ POP.NO CHANGE.

Sat, Feb 6th: Sleep in. MK.CS Lunch: Everything Pop. ADR Dinner: The Wave.*
Sat, Feb 6th: Epcot/MK. ADRS: Breakfast: Kona Cafe. Dinner: The Wave
I am now having breakfast at Kona on my first day. Since you guys rave about it. I thought what better way to start the vacation than with a round of Tonga Toast. I am also going to Epcot because I'd rather start there than MK.

Sun, Feb 7th: Epcot-FW. MK for Evening EMH. Babysit. CS Meals: Sunshine Seasons and Contempo Cafe.
NO CHANGE.

Mon, Feb 8th: Sleep in. Epcot-WS. ADR Lunch: Tutto Italia. ADR Dinner: Kouzzina*
NO CHANGE

Tues, Feb 9th: AK. DTD evening. CS Meals: Flame Tree and Wolfgang Puck Express
Tues, Feb 9th: TL/DTD EMH. ADRS: Lunch: Typhoon Tilly's. Dinner: Wolfgang Puck Express.
Wendy and gang are going to MK this day instead of going to AK. I am using this day to go to TL instead of Thursday. I hope the weather is warm enough. What's my mojo gonna be on this trip?

Wed, Feb 10th: DHS. AK Evening EMH. ADR Lunch: Prime Time. ADR Dinner: Tusker House.
NO CHANGE.

Thurs, Feb 11th: TL day. DTD evening. CS Lunch: Leaning Palms. ADR Dinner: Raglan Road.
Thurs, Feb 11th: AK/DTD. ADRS: Lunch: Flame Tree BBQ. Dinner: Earl of Sandwich.
Now were are all going to AK on Thursday. However since I am picking up both the Kona ADR and ESPN on Saturday, I had to drop Raglan from my DDP plan. It was the one I was least looking forward to. Don't hate.

Friday, Feb 12th: Free day.
NO CHANGE.

Sat, Feb 13th: Free day. Epcot-WS evening. ADR Dinner: Teppan Edo.
WS/DTD/ESPN. ADRS: Lunch: Teppan Edo. Dinner: ESPN.
We switched Teppan Edo to lunch giving us all the opportunity to have the rest of the day free, especially since it's Wendy and gang's last day. I am meeting up with my friend Tom who lives in Orlando. We're hanging out then heading to ESPN for dinner. It's my one night at ESPN--gimme that okay!

Sun, Feb 14th: Resort change. Resort Hop. ADR Breakfast: Kona Cafe. ADR Dinner: Boma.
Resort Change. Resort Hop. MK EMH. ADRS: Lunch: Wolfgang Puck Express. Dinner: Boma.
I THINK and I'm not sure that I may try and go to MK for the EMH....I just wanna say I was there at 2am in the morning. That means Monday the 15th needs to be a non-park day. We'll see...

Mon, Feb 15th: TL day. Free evening. CS Lunch: Typhoon Tillys. ADR Dinner: Jiko.
NO CHANGE.

Tues, Feb 16th: DHS. Free afternoon/evening. ADR Lunch: Brown Derby.
Wed, Feb 17th: Free day. ADR Lunch: Sanaa.
Thurs, Feb 18th: Depart.
NO CHANGE.
*DIS Meals

The first photo theme of the trip has been selected. Winkers and I have already been discussing it....Rosie and Blue hope you're up for a little fun. I'm gonna give you a hint. It will still be very family friendly. I promise. Here's the hint:

I can check in online on Wednesday. As Punkin and Blue mentioned, since I booked through a TA, she needs to do it. I talked with her today. We're doing it over the phone sometime on Wednesday.

Oh...and I'M LEAVING NEXT WEEK.

You can check in online TOMORROW? Or next weds???

I am very proud of you....you seem to have abandoned the POP food court entirely!

You definitely get one ESPN night. One.

Are you doing TL twice or just eating lunch there twice?

Everything else looks good although the picture theme is a little scary!

 

[eliz991]

OMG, I can't believe I let myself get 50 pages behind on your report! Caught up now, never again.

Your trip is so close, I'm glad we're going a week later - although apparently we will be there with the sea of humanity! I don't mind, but I better prepare Donna Sue.

Should I pm you my cell number for that tuesday at DHS?

 

[Blueyed Girl]

Next week? Yeesh. I am so jealous but really glad we get to share it all with you.

Have you considered getting a twitter account so you can keep us posted on whats up with you on the trip?? Thats how my twitter obsession started.

Not meaning to hijack the thread, but speak to me of Twitter! I don't have unlimited texts on my phone. Soooo, If I signed up will it just constantly send me texts when people post to it???? Or is it something I can check at my leisure sort of like facebook?

 

[jordanyosh]

yep, it is. i hate to be the bearer of bad news, but just get ready! i had another client call me about the week of 2/13 and i called disney again just to see if anything had opened up. this lady has 4 kids so they would need either 2 rooms or a villa. the only thing that was available was 2 rooms at the yacht club and the quote was for $9,900 FOR 6 NIGHTS!!!!! so she's having to stay off site. but the good news is that the first half of your trip won't be bad as far as crowds go, i don't think. and hopefully it will die down a couple days before you leave. but president's day weekend is gonna be insane.

I think from the 5th-11th will be fine, but President's Weekend starting Friday and into Tuesday looks bad, real bad. Awareness is half the battle.

yum.....think of me when you are savoring that sweet banana, cinnamon, syrupy goodness!

I will....

i would do it, too, just for the experience.

I'm thinking staying til 3am will be a bit much, but we'll see...

my guess is strangers' underwear. am i right?

nope....it's gonna be good.

 

[jordanyosh]

Yay!! You are leaving NEXT WEEK!!

I bought my sneakers about a week before my trip and they were the best ever. I had been worried about breaking them in too. I would just bring two pairs if you do get a new pair.

I'm excited...

That's good to know. I will probably buy them in a few days.

 

[KatGarcia]

Not meaning to hijack the thread, but speak to me of Twitter! I don't have unlimited texts on my phone. Soooo, If I signed up will it just constantly send me texts when people post to it???? Or is it something I can check at my leisure sort of like facebook?

You can choose whose texts you want to receive, its in the preferences somewhere, you can have all or 1 doesn't matter, sent to your phone. I use an app for mine but when i started out I used the texting method and I def didn't care what everyone was doing so much that I needed them on my phone.

 

[jordanyosh]

I'm a roller too....I find it leaves fewer wrinkles in my shirts.

I say bring 2 suitcases...it's still free on SW...might as well take advantage of it while you can!

I'm thinking about taking 2, but I have to lug my luggage to and from the airport since SWA isn't a participating airline. I know I can use it on the way in, but my flight gets in after 10pm so they stop luggage delivery.

 

[jordanyosh]

A friend of mine from church is going to be there around the same time as you (I think around the 14th - 20th) and he's heard it's going to be busy too. He's a DVC member and was trying to get a reservation in BLT (wanted MK view) at the 7-month mark and couldn't get one (home resort priority begins at 11 months out, all others can book at 7 months). Instead he'll be at SSR.

Tell him to look for me...

Wendy was lucky I guess, as BLT is not her home resort. They, too, wanted MK view but got a 2 bedroom Bay Lake View.

By the time it gets crazy busy, I can just relax.

 

[jordanyosh]

Okay the Pix theme needs some more explaining I am game for anything .. well almost Do fill me in and Hey there Miss Winkers you are in the know and haven't squealed !!!!

I'll PM you and blue