Relaxation, Disney Style, PTR. ~*TRIP REPORT HAS STARTED! 9/18 Pg. 155*~

[addictedtothemouse]

Oh my goodness, girl! I find you have a PTR, read the links (thank you ) and I'm exhausted. I say wing it! That's what we're doing in October we have one ADR at Tutto on Abby's actual birthday and the rest is "whatever". I'm actually remarkable stress free thinking about this trip.

 

[All7OfUs]

I have to reschedule my meet with Leisa for like the 1,000th time. Sorry Leisa!

We are arriving on the 11th around 3pm and staying at POFQ. No plans for that night since we just decided to arrive early. So - wide open there.

We have a dinner ADR on the 12th at The Wave since we are moving to BLT. Have no idea what park yet since we just decided to arrive early, so that day is wide open. Probably MK in the evening.

13th - Our evening ADR is at Epcot - the Garden Grill, so we will definitely be there in the evening. ? am - haven't decided.

WAIT A MINUTE!! Hold the phone, Ladies!!!! All 3 of our dates overlap at some point!!!

Why not a triple delight, and find a time that works for all 3 of us??!!!!

Can we do it?? would it work???

I'll be there until the 13th as well!!!

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

Cool beans on the savings.

Sorry to hear that you accidentally canceled LeCellier. I've done that before too.

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

WAIT A MINUTE!! Hold the phone, Ladies!!!! All 3 of our dates overlap at some point!!!

Why not a triple delight, and find a time that works for all 3 of us??!!!!

Can we do it?? would it work???

I'll be there until the 13th as well!!!

Seems like there will be a lot of us there at the same time.

 

[Happydog]

Savings from airfare is a big deal. And that will help with the overall cost for your trip in the end. Not a lot of shifting, and with Le Cellier -- well, if it doesn't appear that is okay. Just plan on it with Jen!

 

[kschafer]

OTTV LL!! I totally get what you mean. After all the plotting and planning and obsessing, maybe winging it is the best thought. But with 48 days still to go, you will probably start over anyway!

 

[meeko_33785]

LL, how do you ever manage to get through planning. I think I would drive myself crazy if I changed itineraries as much as you do. Here's hoping that this one sticks. You didn't mention, are you still at Riverside and going to be there for your birthday?

 

[TarzansKat]

Wow.

Just wow.

And I'd talked myself out of going this year, but with fares like those, WOWIE!

I'm with you. Saving $240 is saving $240. Think of what you could do with that.

And I don't know, but if I could make a suggestion, I would only make a handful of ADRs. Are you there for eight days now? Maybe just make them for half the time? I mean, you can always make one for every single day, but then it's so structured. Just remember, it's a vacation. It's not supposed to be stressful.

Breathe in, breathe out.

Asante sana, squash banana...

 

[MeMom]

It's kinda fun just having a loose outline and winging it. I've gotten used to it since that is what Joe prefers. Just know your basics and go from there!

That's what we do.

 

[Lady Lallie]

How do you keep up with yourself let alone the changing airfares. Actually, now that you pointed it out, I'm thinking about changing my October dates I totally get what you mean with the itineraries. After a while with so many changes you just want to throw your hands in the air and say "SOMEBODY ELSE ORGANIZE THIS TRIP!" but remember, planning is the second best part to a Disney trip. The best part is of course going to Disney.

I seriously feel like that. I don't think I'm making an itinerary for this one. I'm winging it.

We are arriving on the 11th around 3pm and staying at POFQ. No plans for that night since we just decided to arrive early. So - wide open there.

We have a dinner ADR on the 12th at The Wave since we are moving to BLT. Have no idea what park yet since we just decided to arrive early, so that day is wide open. Probably MK in the evening.

13th - Our evening ADR is at Epcot - the Garden Grill, so we will definitely be there in the evening. ? am - haven't decided.

14th - Epcot daytime with a lunch ADR at LeCellier and MNSSHP that evening.

15th - Yak & Yeti and AKL in the evening.

AS you can see our plans are pretty lose and based on ADR's and MNSSHP. We where just going to fill in the daytime parks where-ever, so I am open for whatever works for you. Because we are staying at BLT I am sure we will go heavy on MK and take advantage of walking there. Can't wait for that.

I don't blame you for picking park hoppers over the party. It really increases your flexibility. I have to get a new AP this trip, so my OOP expenses are going to be high. I have a one day ticket from last year's free dining that I may upgrade or I may use some AAA rebates and buy the ticket there and upgrade. I'll do whatever is most cost effective.

$69 is sooooooooooo great for your flights. I didn't even check Baltimore for this trip because I want Denny to drop me off and pick me up at the airport. I don't want to pay for parking. I wonder how cheap they are.

Okay...so here's what I think would work. The 11th we could meet in the evening at POR or POFQ unless you think you will head to park somewhere. Or on the 12th we'll be at MK for the evening EMH's. Or we'll probably be at Epcot on the 13th. Phew. My head hurts.

Lovin the good deal!!!

Bummer for the class and vacation impact.

I'm not even going to think about my class right now.

Okay I'm caught up, but I cheated and read the chapters. I really tried reading everything and even got as far as page 25, but at that rate I would catch up about the time you left.

Boy what a roller coaster. So many changes, but in the end it looks like you got the best deal.

I really hope you're able to pick up another Le Cellier. I've only eaten there once but I would love to go back.

No worries about getting caught up with the links, there is just too much chatter. Not that I don't love the chatter but in getting caught up you need the links!

I love it. From here it's just not an option to change dates and actually SAVE so seeing others get it, is fabulous!

Winging it, is not a bad thing at all. A few things in your back pocket is nice but overall, it can be freeing!

What FUN meets you have planned and yes, make sure smiles happen AND are caught on film. I'm confident she smiles, a lot, just not for the camera!

Yes, this vacation is going to be freeing. I have an idea of where we might end up but NOTHING is going to be written in stone. It is vacation afterall.

Ah man, bummer for the Le Cellier ressie but keep trying, you never know.

I saw MEK's posting on the SW sale and really hoped it would cover my dates. No such luck. Sweet deal on your rates and you know how winging it works for us.... love it! Find what works for you and doesn't stress you out.

Bummer. Maybe they will come out with a deal for yours soon!

Woo-hoo on saving so much money!!!!! That is awesome!

It's kinda fun just having a loose outline and winging it. I've gotten used to it since that is what Joe prefers. Just know your basics and go from there!

Sounds good on the meet, on the 8th we'll be at DHS and the 9th we leave, but not until 3 or 4 pm, so we are up for whatever that day. Let me know if something works for you!

I'm not sure where we will be on the 8th but we can probably make something work. We can exchange cell #'s, I think I gave you mine.

240 $ less is great and definitely worth it to change your dates! You did the right thing!

I just had a look at the touringplans crowd calendar and during your stay they predict more or less no crowds at all. So this might be really the time of the year when winging it can be done - especially if you have parkhoppers and can just hop to another parks if crowds annoy you.

Wouldn't it be worth it for you to get an AP since you already have a second trip planned later in the year? That would have park hopping privileges in it anyway.

I don't have the money to put out for the AP, they are really expensive and with having to buy Marc a ticket on top of that, it's a lot of money!

 

[Lady Lallie]

Oh my goodness, girl! I find you have a PTR, read the links (thank you ) and I'm exhausted. I say wing it! That's what we're doing in October we have one ADR at Tutto on Abby's actual birthday and the rest is "whatever". I'm actually remarkable stress free thinking about this trip.

Hey You!!! One ADR! Wow. I don't know if I could do that.

WAIT A MINUTE!! Hold the phone, Ladies!!!! All 3 of our dates overlap at some point!!!

Why not a triple delight, and find a time that works for all 3 of us??!!!!

Can we do it?? would it work???

I'll be there until the 13th as well!!!

Let's figure something out!!!

Cool beans on the savings.

Sorry to hear that you accidentally canceled LeCellier. I've done that before too.

Oh well about Le Cellier, we are still eating at some great places.

Seems like there will be a lot of us there at the same time.

Are you going to be there too??

Savings from airfare is a big deal. And that will help with the overall cost for your trip in the end. Not a lot of shifting, and with Le Cellier -- well, if it doesn't appear that is okay. Just plan on it with Jen!

I love things that make the trip cheaper!!

OTTV LL!! I totally get what you mean. After all the plotting and planning and obsessing, maybe winging it is the best thought. But with 48 days still to go, you will probably start over anyway!

I don't think I'm going to start over. I'm so over planning.

LL, how do you ever manage to get through planning. I think I would drive myself crazy if I changed itineraries as much as you do. Here's hoping that this one sticks. You didn't mention, are you still at Riverside and going to be there for your birthday?

I will not be there for my Birthday, but I'm going to pretend. We are still staying at Riverside as well. I wouldn't have changed if I had to give up Riverside.

Wow.

Just wow.

And I'd talked myself out of going this year, but with fares like those, WOWIE!

I'm with you. Saving $240 is saving $240. Think of what you could do with that.

And I don't know, but if I could make a suggestion, I would only make a handful of ADRs. Are you there for eight days now? Maybe just make them for half the time? I mean, you can always make one for every single day, but then it's so structured. Just remember, it's a vacation. It's not supposed to be stressful.

Breathe in, breathe out.

Asante sana, squash banana...

Seriously!!! How could I not change the dates with those airfare prices? It's CRAZY. I'm paying for flights about what I paid for JUST ME in January for the both of us. It's crazy awesome good! I've made 6 ADRs, and honestly I'm only really attached to three of them. I could give the other three up, so we will see what happens when we get down there.

That's what we do.

I think I'm going to do that too!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Well...
Uh...
I guess I expected tweaking to your plans, but not quite to this extreme! What a great savings on the airfare though! I would have had to take it too!

I have to agree - just relax, don't overplan anymore. You'll burn yourself out.
Usually we just know what park on which day and that's about it. We have ADRs at most once a day (except this deluxe DDP trip!).
hoppers would be good - even more flexibility.

 

[MEK]

I think all of your possible meeting ideas are good, but I definitely like the idea of meeting at POR. Maybe we could go see Bob or whatever that piano playing guy's name is. I would like to see that show. Sounds like a fun time.

Of course, if you find your ADR's conflict, we can always meet on one of the other times like MK EMH or Epcot. You're the planner, so plan away!

 

[Lady Lallie]

Well...
Uh...
I guess I expected tweaking to your plans, but not quite to this extreme! What a great savings on the airfare though! I would have had to take it too!

I have to agree - just relax, don't overplan anymore. You'll burn yourself out.
Usually we just know what park on which day and that's about it. We have ADRs at most once a day (except this deluxe DDP trip!).
hoppers would be good - even more flexibility.

I'm not planning, it's so nice not to worry.

I think all of your possible meeting ideas are good, but I definitely like the idea of meeting at POR. Maybe we could go see Bob or whatever that piano playing guy's name is. I would like to see that show. Sounds like a fun time.

Of course, if you find your ADR's conflict, we can always meet on one of the other times like MK EMH or Epcot. You're the planner, so plan away!

I'm not planning anymore, MEK! How about we exchange cell #'s and we can play it by ear with one of those three ideas?? I do like the POR idea though but if things change at least we have back up.

 

[Jennifer48]

Jennifer48, are you still going to be there those dates? I can't remember.

We are going to be there September 1-8th. I'm glad you got cheaper flights but sad we might have to miss our meet.

What time will you be arriving? Maybe we can meet on the 8th. I believe our flight out is at 3pm.

 

[Lady Lallie]

We are going to be there September 1-8th. I'm glad you got cheaper flights but sad we might have to miss our meet.

What time will you be arriving? Maybe we can meet on the 8th. I believe our flight out is at 3pm.

Bummer!! Our flight lands a little after 10am. But by the time we get through the airport, ME and check in, you will probably be leaving.

 

[MEK]

I'm not planning anymore, MEK! How about we exchange cell #'s and we can play it by ear with one of those three ideas?? I do like the POR idea though but if things change at least we have back up.

What?????? LL is NOT planning anymore??????? You have finally reached overload my dear! I don't blame you. Give it a rest! As things get closer we can revisit a time for a meet. I spoke with my traveling partner, Jen, and she likes the idea of just chillin' after we arrive. She has actually never seen POR so I think we will be doing some DTD and some POR that night. We will work something out. No worries!

 

[Lady Lallie]

What?????? LL is NOT planning anymore??????? You have finally reached overload my dear! I don't blame you. Give it a rest! As things get closer we can revisit a time for a meet. I spoke with my traveling partner, Jen, and she likes the idea of just chillin' after we arrive. She has actually never seen POR so I think we will be doing some DTD and some POR that night. We will work something out. No worries!

Sounds good to me!! I'm refusing to plan anymore, itineraries are making me CRAZY!

 

[wigdoutdismom]

Sounds good to me!! I'm refusing to plan anymore, itineraries are making me CRAZY!

Choking.....

 

[SOUTHERNtinkerBELLE]

Wow! That's an awesome deal on the airfare! I'm sure all of the changing can be frustrating, but at least you're getting $240 out of it - that's a big savings!