See, We didn't forget all about you!

[MrsHeg]

I know it's a strange title, but there's a story behind it, but first let me introduce the cast of characters,

There's myself, I referred to myself as Minnie in my last report so I'll keep that name for this one, I'm still quite smitten with Mickey!

Then DH, he was Grumpy in the last report and since it still fits, Grumpy it is.

This trip we'll have our DGS, he loves Stitch and since that fits him, Stitch it is!

Minnie - 47 yo Disney lover, wife to Grumpy and MawMaw to Stitch

Grumpy - 44 yo Disney lover, (even if he is Grumpy) husband to Minnie and PawPaw to Stitch

Stitch - 6 yo, this will be his third Disney trip, doesn't care too much for all the walking so we'll see how that goes

Now for the story behind the title, several months back we were having lunch out and the subject of another grandchild came up, Stitch was sitting across the table from me and looked up with very sad eyes and said, "If you have another one you'll forget all about me". This trip was originally going to be in February while Stitch was out of school for Mardi Gras, but to our surprise and joy we had an addition to the family, a new little Princess and Stitch's little sister, born 2/17/09, so the trip was rescheduled for the last week in May, his last day of school is the 22nd, so we leave on the 23rd.

Heres our new Princess,

And here are the three of us on our last trip together for free dining in 07,

We'll be driving down this trip, so right now the big decision is whether to take the car or the truck, the car has more room inside but the truck is so much easier for luggage . . . .

 

[MrsHeg]

We've rented points for this trip and will be staying in a studio at OKW, with the kitchenette we'll be having a few quick meals in the room, our plan is to spend a lot more time at the resort and trying new things this trip, the crowds are 9's on touring plans so this will probably be a good idea.

I've made ADR's for one meal per day with the exception of our Sea World day, we splurged and signed up for the VIP tour there, we're really looking forward to that. I think Stitch will have blast, he get's to feed the dolphins, sea lions, sting rays, and have lunch with Shamu.

Our meals are,

Dinner at Chef Mickey's

Lunch at Whispering Canyon

Lunch at Le Cellier (this one's for me )

Dinner at T Rex

Lunch at Sci Fi

and Breakfast wiht Stitch at Ohana

We opted to pass on the DDP and go with TIW instead, I'll have to keep track of the savings to see if it works better for us, I really wish they would give you the option of an appetizer or dessert on the DDP, but alsa, it is not to be.

 

[PrincessTrisha]

Great start to your PTR.

Such a cute baby! I bet you can't wait to get her first princess dress!

 

[MrsHeg]

Great start to your PTR.

Such a cute baby! I bet you can't wait to get her first princess dress!

Thank you, I found her a cute little pink dress with Princess icons on it at the Disney Store, and she already has a Minnie Dress from her cousin that she has to grow into, so yes we've started already.

 

[MrsHeg]

Let's start the countdown,

Countdown = 48

ADR's - made

Sea World - Reservations made, tickets purchased and printed

I'm a big fan of the matching t shirt thing, so we'll be doing those for a few days. We bought one for each of us in November, they were 40% off so I couldn't pass them up, we just had a really hard time finding one that they had all of our sizes in. We bought Stitch a Mickey to go with our Goofy and Minnie shirts that we already had, and I've made a Grumpy design for Stitch to match the ones that Grumpy and I already have.

I was going to try and avoid SWW because of the crowd, but after Stitch was telling me all about how much he loves Star Wars, I can't not take him, so I am looking for a Star Wars design for shirts for that day.

 

[PNO4TE]

Great start, Debbie!

 

[MrsHeg]

Great start, Debbie!

Thanks Elin

 

[MrsHeg]

Countdown = 47

My last trip report started with AC troubles, this one starts with car troubles. Fortunately it's routine repairs that were easily taken care of, so we're back in planning mode!

We had a lovely weekend here and enjoyed the Air Show at the local base,

 

[MrsHeg]

Real life has gotten hectic and I've fallen behind on posting, which is the normal around here.

Countdown = 42

I'm getting more and more nervous about the crowd level the more I read, sounds like the parks are packed! I need to call and try to puch our Sci Fi lunch ADR back an hour, we'll see if I have any luck with that one.

 

[PNO4TE]

Real life has gotten hectic and I've fallen behind on posting, which is the normal around here.

Countdown = 42

I'm getting more and more nervous about the crowd level the more I read, sounds like the parks are packed! I need to call and try to puch our Sci Fi lunch ADR back an hour, we'll see if I have any luck with that one.

Don't worry about the crowds, Debbie! You are a veteran and will make the most of it no matter how many other people are there. I have every faith in your ability to make it a super trip!

 

[MrsHeg]

Here's an Easter picture of my grandchildren,

 

[MrsHeg]

Don't worry about the crowds, Debbie! You are a veteran and will make the most of it no matter how many other people are there. I have every faith in your ability to make it a super trip!

Thanks Elin, I was seriously considering spending one day at Universal and purchasing the FOTL passes, but Grumpy says no, that it would be too much to do Disney, Sea World and Universal in one trip.

Countdown = 41

Happy Easter​

 

[MrsHeg]

Countdown = 40

Time to make packing lists, which of course mean shopping. I was able to move our Sci Fi ADR to a later time without any problem.

 

[PNO4TE]

Countdown = 40

Time to make packing lists, which of course mean shopping. I was able to move our Sci Fi ADR to a later time without any problem.

Good news! Do you think that could be an indication the crowds won't be so bad?

 

[MrsHeg]

Good news! Do you think that could be an indication the crowds won't be so bad?

I hope so, I checked the Disney site and I could book a room for us at any of the values, so that is good news.

 

[MrsHeg]

Real life has gotten in the way of posting again,

Countdown = 27

Preparations are underway, I've done some shopping for Stitch and stocked him up on swim trunks, shorts, socks and underwear. I may do laundry while we're there but I want to have the option not to if I decide not to take the time away from fun.

We're staying in a studio at OKW, which means we can do laundry at no charge but we won't have the machines in the room. It also means I'll be packing some towels, I'd rather do that than pay the extra charge for the towel package, and what they leave in the room won't be enough for the three of us.

 

[MrsHeg]

Countdown = 20

After all the planning time is getting really close.

We won't be postponing because of the Swine flu, but I have added some items to the packing lists that I might not normally take. I always have Purell but I've increased the amount, I've added clorox wipes and lysol, I'll give the room a good wipe down and spray the beds when we get there. I'll also have germex wipes in my purse everyday. I'll have to keep a good eye on Stitch, he has a bad habit of putting things in his mouth, other than that it's business as usual.

I do plan on making live updates each evening, that way Stitch's mom can see what he's been up to everyday.

Now it's off to do laundry, I think my hampers automatically double whatever is put in them

 

[MinnieMouseMom]

We won't be postponing because of the Swine flu, but I have added some items to the packing lists that I might not normally take.

Now it's off to do laundry, I think my hampers automatically double whatever is put in them

Me too. LOL

 

[MrsHeg]

Me too. LOL

Too bad we won't get a chance to meet, we arrive on your departure day.

 

[MinnieMouseMom]

Too bad we won't get a chance to meet, we arrive on your departure day.

I know