OMG! How exciting about your next trip! I can't wait. And I'm dying to hear the PTR name Charles came up with!
I can't wait, either. Too bad it is still almost seven months away.
As soon as this trip report is finished (just one more update), the PTR will be unveiled.
Loved hearing about your last night in Epcot. We probably all know all too well those last bittersweet moments when you're trying to soak it all in and remember every last detail. Sounds like you guys did it perfectly!!
It was a lovely stroll out of Epcot.
Merry Christmas, Christine!!! 
Ohh, how I love the World Showcase.
Yay, for the GF
You think you could keep it a secret until the day before? I've tried that but when ever I book I always have a huge grin on my face and I have to tell.
What have the elves been up to lately?
Hope you have a Merry Christmas.
Thank you!!! Yes, it will be very hard for me to keep the GF portion a secret -- we are going to tell the kids we are headed to Disney -- we'll just tell them we are staying at a moderate.
The elves have been keeping busy -- tonight Santa takes them home.
I can't believe you will be able to keep it quiet until July! Wow. I'm in awe.
It'll be fun to read about in the meantime.
This is the first time I have ever tried to keep something about the trip a secret. We'll see how I do.
Yea!!! The Grand Floridian!! We LOVED it there. She will be over the moon. GREAT update. Your pics of Italy are so beautiful. I need to try one of these drinks you keep drinking! They look delish. Congrats on booking your next trip
I can't wait! Chelsea wants to stay there so badly, and truth be told, so do I! Charles is excited to stay there, but Connor will probably be "meh" about it until he realizes it's a monorail resort.
You had me at a "leisurely" stroll. I love that. Just meandering your way through Epcot. What a beautiful moon! And some nice libations to soften the blow.
Our Dragonberries did ease the pain of leaving.
Congrats on booking the GF! I'm so living vicariously through you on this one.
As you know, I am thrilled about it. Even though it is a shorter trip than I would like, I plan on cramming as much fun as possible into those six days! There will be no grass growing under my feet.
We're planning to book a good bounceback offer as soon as we get there, but it'll just be for Pop. I was hoping to add two nights at AKL the time, but I don't think that's in the cards this time. Instead, we'll add one more night at Pop and maybe eat at Boma and spend some extra time walking the grounds at AKL.
Eating at Boma will be a treat, that's for sure. I really think even Jill could find something to enjoy there. The meats can be eaten without sauces, and of course, there are lots of yummy desserts!
You know I am crazy for palm trees, too. Since we're driving this time, I will be on the lookout for the first one of the trip, and it will be a happy moment.
Are you coming down 75 for the most part? I will be thinking of you while you are headed down there!
It's good that Charles is excited about the trip.
I think he likes the idea of surprising Chelsea with her dream resort -- she definitely has her daddy wrapped around her finger.
We have to get Tutto on our list soon!
I'm sure it's been fun, but I bet you are ready for Santa to get the elves back home so that you know there won't be any mischief going on in your house while you sleep.
It's time for Mrs. Clause to take back over!
Good luck on keeping it all a secret.
We'll be there from the 1st to the 12th. My church camp starts the 18th, so as I cook meals and wash dishes, I'll be thinking of you guys having a great... no, make that grand, time!
I need all the luck I can get in trying to keep it a secret. I am not the best secret keeper when it is one of my secrets!
I'm looking forward to the pre-trip report. Do you feel safe writing about it? Chelsea never reads this?
Chelsea almost never reads the DIS over my shoulder, but Connor likes to read with me and look at pictures. It should be interesting to try and keep everything hush hush.
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Merry Christmas, MeMom!!!
How are you ever going to keep the secret that long??? I could never do it!!!
Beautiful pictures of Italy! 
I am not sure -- I have never really tried to keep anything this big a secret. I am hoping that as long as I can talk about the trip in general, I can keep the resort surprise secret. Fingers crossed!
OMG CP...I can only imagine Chelsea's reaction when she gets her birthday present!!!!!! I'm all giddy just thinking about it. SO exciting
Thank you, Katie! Imagining Chelsea's reaction is one of the things helping to keep my mouth shut.
