Planning our Wilderness Lodge Adventure! Nov 8-15 ~ We are back!

[brookelizabeth]

You got him well trained!

 

[brookelizabeth]

Just a quick non-Disney update.

Work really, really, really STINKS today!!!!!!!! It's almost 5 pm here. Joe has worship practice at church at 6:30 pm, so it's just me and Henry until his bedtime, which is 8:30. Joe usually rolls in right around then as well. Then, back to work for me...until who knows when. Right now my to-do list makes it seem like I have HOURS worth in front of me. Sigh. My personal laptop is right next to me, so at least I can DIS when I need a brain break.

 

[The Linnenburgers]

Just remember... In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Just a quick non-Disney update.

Work really, really, really STINKS today!!!!!!!! It's almost 5 pm here. Joe has worship practice at church at 6:30 pm, so it's just me and Henry until his bedtime, which is 8:30. Joe usually rolls in right around then as well. Then, back to work for me...until who knows when. Right now my to-do list makes it seem like I have HOURS worth in front of me. Sigh. My personal laptop is right next to me, so at least I can DIS when I need a brain break.

I know how you feel! Tonight is middle school conference night so I am here until 8:00 -- I have been here since 7:30. I would really like to go home now!

 

[MeMom]

I just got out of a three hour after-school workshop, so I do know the feeling. All we wanted to do was get away. Just keep thinking Disney dollars, Disney dollars, Disney dollars....

 

[thewesterberg]

IT'S THE WEEKEND!

And I hope that means your yucky work week is behind you and your list didn't follow you into the weekend! Try to enjoy some time over the next couple of days sans work!

 

[brookelizabeth]

Just remember... In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun!

I know how you feel! Tonight is middle school conference night so I am here until 8:00 -- I have been here since 7:30. I would really like to go home now!

I just got out of a three hour after-school workshop, so I do know the feeling. All we wanted to do was get away. Just keep thinking Disney dollars, Disney dollars, Disney dollars....

IT'S THE WEEKEND!

And I hope that means your yucky work week is behind you and your list didn't follow you into the weekend! Try to enjoy some time over the next couple of days sans work!

Thanks all! I ended up working for about another 2.5 hours straight after Henry went down. I just plowed through it, didn't even look at my laptop so I could DIS. I was really glad I caught all up the next day because it was a day full of back-to-back meetings so I wouldn't have ever gotten caught up!

The countdown calendar is slowly looking better, day by day.

My goal this week, which is has been for the past week (at least), is to get some sense of our activities day-by-day and get them jotted down in the Passporter.

I should have an update coming soon!

 

[brookelizabeth]

09-14-2008 - Another hint and a good buy

Just in case you are still baffled on what the first word of my countdown just might spell out rotfl2...here are a couple more hints from the past couple days:

Henry gladly removing the next Mickey Head:

Hmmm...what could it be?!!

And, last night we ran to a local chain store to try and find some frames for prints we have. Unfortunatly, the store did not have a very good selection at all, but we did find these:

How stinkin' cute, huh?!

I also hit my "30 pounds lost" mark this week! That means just 12 to go!

I'm off now to work on that day-to-day plan. I'm not going commando and selecting what rides, but just to get a general feel of the day down on paper will be nice.

 

[John's Mom]

And, last night we ran to a local chain store to try and find some frames for prints we have. Unfortunatly, the store did not have a very good selection at all, but we did find these:

How stinkin' cute, huh?!

I also hit my "30 pounds lost" mark this week! That means just 12 to go!

I'm off now to work on that day-to-day plan. I'm not going commando and selecting what rides, but just to get a general feel of the day down on paper will be nice.

Those shoes are too cute! Of course, not as cute as Henry!

Congrats on the weight loss! Keep up the good work.

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Whew! 36 pages to catch up on! That's a lot! But I loved every second of it and it was perfect for a Sunday afternoon and avoiding the "dread" that is the upcoming work week. There's so much to comment on so forgive me if I forget a few things but I'll try to capture most everything that hit me:

Those cars crocs are ADORABLE.

And speaking of adorable, Mr. Henry is definitely in that category. There were lots of great pictures of him but I think my favorite is the one of him "enjoying" his b-day cake.

Awesome Disney t-shirts.

Oh boy... I had so many things to mention and now I'm forgetting....


Oh yes, I have news for you.... you're crafty! That countdown calendar is crafty. Trust me. You haven't seen a mess until you've seen something I've tried to do.

I don't know what it is but the WL has never been on my radar before and now it is BIG TIME! I would love to try it some day.

I love your method for narrowing down ADR's!

Deluxe-snobs... me too!!

I'm looking forward to more and glad I found you!!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Those car crocs are going to look so snazzy on Henry!!!

Woo hoo for your 30-pound mark!!!

 

[MeMom]

Just in case you are still baffled on what the first word of my countdown just might spell out rotfl2...here are a couple more hints from the past couple days:


I also hit my "30 pounds lost" mark this week! That means just 12 to go!

I'm off now to work on that day-to-day plan. I'm not going commando and selecting what rides, but just to get a general feel of the day down on paper will be nice.

I've almost got it! Don't tell me what it is. Let me guess it for myself!

The shoes are too cute!

Hey, I found your thirty pounds, and they're bugging the heck out of me! I cannot get motivated to do anything about them, though. I need to start walking again, but I am wiped out at the end of a school day, and if I ever get home and get settled, I'm done. I need to walk right after school, before I ever sit down.

That's how we plan, too - just a loose plan of what parks and what meals, if they are ADR's. Ride order is determined as it comes.

 

[teruterubouzu]

The Lightning McQueen shoes are cute! I'm going to send a link to my friend. Her son has everything Cars.

Your trip is getting close!

 

[marieNJkitty]

I love the Cars shoes! I got my DD tiny pink crocs with mickey holes. If only she could walk! Has Henry made any progress in walking yet?

 

[thewesterberg]

Here, Here to losing 30 pounds! I am so impressed! You've been working hard!! What's been your big secret?

Love the shoes! Henry will look so adorable cruising around in those!

 

[brookelizabeth]

Those shoes are too cute! Of course, not as cute as Henry!

Congrats on the weight loss! Keep up the good work.

Thanks John's Mom!

Whew! 36 pages to catch up on! That's a lot! But I loved every second of it and it was perfect for a Sunday afternoon and avoiding the "dread" that is the upcoming work week. There's so much to comment on so forgive me if I forget a few things but I'll try to capture most everything that hit me:

Those cars crocs are ADORABLE.

And speaking of adorable, Mr. Henry is definitely in that category. There were lots of great pictures of him but I think my favorite is the one of him "enjoying" his b-day cake.

Awesome Disney t-shirts.

Oh boy... I had so many things to mention and now I'm forgetting....


Oh yes, I have news for you.... you're crafty! That countdown calendar is crafty. Trust me. You haven't seen a mess until you've seen something I've tried to do.

I don't know what it is but the WL has never been on my radar before and now it is BIG TIME! I would love to try it some day.

I love your method for narrowing down ADR's!

Deluxe-snobs... me too!!

I'm looking forward to more and glad I found you!!

First, WELCOME!! Glad you found me and have enjoyed the report so far.

Thank you for the compliments on my little boy. I love his birthday cake pics too, he just got SO into it. Today we have his 1 year pictures and are bringing along a mini-cake so the photographer can capture the mess. Hopefully he enjoys this cake as much as he did on his birthday!

I laughed out loud at your craftiness comment. So you are good at creating a giant mess too? I should really attempt something that is beyond a sharpie, stickers and tape and show you all how awful it gets... I almost bought a little album thing at JoAnn Fabrics last night, but knew it would be a disaster waiting to happen!

I know exactly what you mean about the WL. We even ate there in 2006 and it didn't strike me really. I mean, don't get me wrong, it was BEAUTIFUL, but just not my "thing". Now, after reading about it, seeing pictures and hearing tidbits, I'm really excited! I'll be sure to take loooooots of pictures and report back how the time at the Lodge was.

The ADRs took so so long to do, but I'm glad I did it. I'm really looking forward to every meal, espeically knowing DH will also find something tasty that he enjoys on the menu. Plus, it was fun to read all the dining reviews here on the DIS. I still love reading 'em....and food pics...seriously...

Those car crocs are going to look so snazzy on Henry!!!

Woo hoo for your 30-pound mark!!!

Thank you! I had seen LIME GREEN baby crocs at one point, but they were pretty pricey, so I passed. I kinda kicked myself days later when I couldn't find anything as cute, but then saw the Cars ones!

I've almost got it! Don't tell me what it is. Let me guess it for myself!

The shoes are too cute!

Hey, I found your thirty pounds, and they're bugging the heck out of me! I cannot get motivated to do anything about them, though. I need to start walking again, but I am wiped out at the end of a school day, and if I ever get home and get settled, I'm done. I need to walk right after school, before I ever sit down.

That's how we plan, too - just a loose plan of what parks and what meals, if they're are ADR's. Ride order is determined as it comes.

I hope you have your guess....my next pic will reveal the first word! We are 2 into the second row now even...time is flying by!

I am the same way about exercise. After I get home from work, I'm still running with the baby, so by the time he goes to bed, I just want to collapse. I really need to work exercise into my days, but it just doesn't happen....

The Lightning McQueen shoes are cute! I'm going to send a link to my friend. Her son has everything Cars.

Your trip is getting close!

I got them from Payless, $10, in case your friend is wonderin'... I love Cars, it was such a cute movie and the gear is adorable.

Yes, it's getting close! FINALLY!!!!!!

I love the Cars shoes! I got my DD tiny pink crocs with mickey holes. If only she could walk! Has Henry made any progress in walking yet?

I haven't ever actually seen the crocs with the Mickey holes, I've just heard about them. They sound so cute!

No walking yet, still standing alone and walking with a push toy. Sometimes it really looks like he's just going to take off, but then he sits down and crawls. It's gotta be coming soon for both our little ones!

Here, Here to losing 30 pounds! I am so impressed! You've been working hard!! What's been your big secret?

Love the shoes! Henry will look so adorable cruising around in those!

My big secret---WeightWatchers online! I LOVE IT! I don't have time for the meetings or anything, so the online deal is perfect. And it's easy, and I still get to eat everything. I've become a WeightWatchers Apostle.

 

[Melh2os]

We will be at WL the same time as you! We're arriving Nov 10 staying through Nov. 14. We've (DH and I) been to WDW many times but never stayed on property before - taking our girls for the first time, 4.5 and 18 mo. And my parents! Can't hurt to have some extra hands on board!! Maybe we'll see you there!

 

[CJsMom]

I am behind again - and your trip is coming up fast! Love the Cars shoes- very cute. Congrats on the weight loss. And what a cool countdown calendar!

 

[brookelizabeth]

We will be at WL the same time as you! We're arriving Nov 10 staying through Nov. 14. We've (DH and I) been to WDW many times but never stayed on property before - taking our girls for the first time, 4.5 and 18 mo. And my parents! Can't hurt to have some extra hands on board!! Maybe we'll see you there!

YEA! I will keep my eyes open for another family with a baby. Are you going to carry a LGMH or anything to show that you are a DISer? I'm about to post our final plans, so you might see that our paths will cross...

I am behind again - and your trip is coming up fast! Love the Cars shoes- very cute. Congrats on the weight loss. And what a cool countdown calendar!

It is coming fast...but not fast enough!

 

[brookelizabeth]

09-16-2008 - The final plans

And I use the word "final" loosely.

November 8
1:45 PM Arrive at MCO
2:30 PM Check in at Pop
3:30 PM Eat lunch at Pop foodcourt
5:00 PM Head to DTD - Festival of the Masters, Lego Sculptures, SHOP, Goofy's Candy Company, possibly share a sandwich at Earl of Sandwich to tide us over to dinner.
8:50 PM Chef Mickey's


November 9 - EPCOT
8:00 AM Wake up (chances are it will be earlier though, due to Mr. Henry...)
DH grabs breakfast from Pop food court, eat/get ready/pack up stuff.
9:30 AM Bags to Bell Services, first bus to any park, transfer to Wilderness Lodge!
10:00 AM Check-in at WL
11:00 AM Bus to Epcot
12:00 PM Eat around the World! Enjoy Epcot!
5:30 PM Dinner at 'Ohana
If we have the energy and not a melting down baby, explore resort, hang out on beach
9:00 PM Wishs on Poly beach (I think this is a pipe dream...Henry will most likely be DONE by this time!)


November 10 - DHS
7:30 AM Wake up, runner for breakfast at Roaring Fork
9:00 AM Rope drop at DHS (our first rope drop ever, let's see if we make it!)
12:30 PM Lunch at 50s Prime Time
3:00 PM Parade
5:40 PM Dinner at Mama Melrose
8:00 PM Fantasmic


November 11 - AK
SLEEP IN as much as possible
Breakfast at Roaring Fork
Bus to AK
12:00 PM Lunch at Yak & Yeti
3:45 PM Parade
Dinner at Wolfgang Puck Express in DTD.
If we have not gotten Earl of Sandwich yet, get sammiches to go for lunch the next day.


November 12 - No Parks Day
8:00 AM Wake up
9:40 AM Breakfast at Boma!!!
Explore AKL and purchase Zebra Domes from the Mara
Lunch will either be Earl of Sandwich, or I would like to check out the Pepper Market at CSR
Possible activites for today: Wintersummerland, Petting Zoo, Resort hopping, relax at pool and swim (we will probably relax and swim-this is DH's day...he could lay at a pool for a week!)
5:30 Dinner at Whispering Canyon Cafe
Possible evening activies: Wishes on the Poly Beach at 8 pm, Campfire at FW at 7 pm, Electric Light Parade (not sure on the time) at WL beach.


November 13 - MK
Sleep in as much as Henry will allow...(for some it's just wrong not to be at rope drop at MK, but we love our sleep when we can get it! )
Boat to MK
Breakfast at Main Street Bakery
Henry's 1st Haircut
3:00 Parade
3:40 Garden View Room Tea!!!
Dinner at a counter service at MK
7:00 PM Spectromagic
8:00 PM Wishes


November 14 - EPCOT
Sleep in! Again!
Breakfast at Roaring Fork
Lunch at Sunshine Seasons
5:25 PM LeCellier
9:00 PM Illuminations
This day I would like to squeeze in a DVC Tour and the Behind the Seeds Tour....we'll see what happens...


November 15
7:30 AM Wake up, pack, talk about how I don't want to leave, bags to Bell Services.
10:00 AM Breakfast at Kona
ME to MCO.
Cry as we say good-bye to Orlando.

The days are gonna be busy. I packed as much as I could in, not sure if we'll get to it all....DH is keen on getting back to the hotel for a nap/swim mid-day, but I'm more apt to keep going and take in as much as I can. I think Henry will be the decision maker!


I can't believe I am posting final plans...it just has been so many months of planning and we are finally close enough to make solid plans. They are in ink in my Passporter. It's real!