So Much To Celebrate!!!...Sept 19th to 26th Trip!!! (Update 09/11/09)

[Patricia721]

Don't you have to be at Club Level to do that?

Yup, you're right -sorry!!

 

[vladimir10]

Yup, you're right -sorry!!

Not a problem. Personally, I would rather do the Sunrise Safari, but my wife doesn't mornings well rolleyes1), so even if we could do it, probably wouldn't...

Oh, well, actually, came up with another activity, thinking about doing one of the lake fireworks show. I noticed the Magical Fireworks Voyage has changed to Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage. That sounds like fun, and my son would probably love it. Anybody done the old version? I'll have to do a search...


On the trip info side, I found a new website - tripit.com!!! Seems to be a great free website, keeps track of all trip info, and has a free iPhone app. I am going to give a try, so I have all my numbers and all that fun stuff!!

Also downloaded several iPhone apps for Disney World. They look good, I'll so enjoy using them once we get there.

 

[vladimir10]

I just realized....


























5 Months to go TODAY!!!!!!!

 

[vladimir10]

So, with the new Pirate's League available, I have another thing to add in!! Actually, it looks really cool, I think my son will love this!!!

So, I need some ideas about a few ADR for dinner. I think we'll be going to Le Cellier one night, so maybe 2 more. I am under orders to not 'over plan' (whatever that is ), so I figure 3-4 dinner ADRs are good. So, other suggestions?

 

[vladimir10]

OK, I know, it's been a while, but, really, until the ADR 90 day mark, not much to say...

1 week from now, I'll be in Maine on vaca. Bad news, the next day (sunday, Fathers day) I gotta get up God-awful early to make my ADRs.

So, today, I have trying to define our plans. Don't know if anyone is going to follow this, but here our my thoughts/attempts at my planning, and what I am going to try and get for ADRs:

Sat, Sept 19th - Land at MCO around 11AM, so I figure we make AKL around 1-1:30 PM, eat some lunch at Mara, get in our room, and then head to DTD, eat dinner at EOS and shop. Hit bed a little early, up early next day!

Sun, Sept 20th - Try to get to breakfast early at Boma, but no set time. Plan on going over to DHS for the day, and attend Fantasmic that night. No dinner plans that day, thinking on getting CS food to take into the Fantasmic arena.

Mon, Sept 21 - OK, first ADR - Chef Mickeys 7:30 AM (all my times are mostly flexible, so I will play with them as I have to). Figure from there, take the Tram over to MK, and spend the day there. At some point (gotta get a time) have our son do the Pirate League makeover. Then, back to the Contemporary at 5:00 PM, for an ADR at The Wave. Then, my wife, son, and myself are going to do the Pirate and Pals Fireworks Cruise at 9PM.

Tues, Sept 22 - Another character breakfast, Cape May at the Beach Club Resort, at 7:30 AM. Then, of to Epcot for the day. No dinner plans, 'cause we are going to go to MNSSHP at MK at 7PM.

Wed, Sept 23 - Rest day, stick around AKL (or maybe a water park) and then have our son go to Simba's Cubhouse (at 4:30 PM) while we go to Le Cellier at 6:00 PM, and take advantage of Epcots EMH!

Thur, Sep 24 - AK day - Plan on going to breakfast at Donald's Breakfast Safari (8:00 AM) and then seeing AK for the day. For the evening, have son (again) go into Simba's Cubhouse and we are doing Jikos at 6:00 PM.

Fri, Sep 25 - Plan on getting breakfast at Kona Cafe at the Poly (Can you say Tonga Toast?), then, no plans. I figure we will play it by ear, maybe one of the water parks, or our favorite park from the week, just make it up as we go along.

Sat, Sept 26 - Plane leave MCO 11:45 AM, so we'll get some breakfast (prob. Boma) and call it a trip!

So, there it is. Our main point is to have fun. Tell me what you think.

Have a nice day!

 

[vladimir10]

OK, so a small change:

Change Monday's breakfast from Chef Mickeys to Crystal Palace at MK

Change Tuesday's breakfast from Cape May to Chef Mickeys!

I was having trouble finding an easy way to get to Beach Club without getting a cab, and didn't really want to do that, didn't want to rely on there being a booster seat for my son.

Besides, this way, we get to MK early and my son will enjoy eating breakfast with Winnie and the gang!!

 

[mickeystoontown]

Goodness gracious! I just realized that I was way behind in your updates. I have an excuse though.....I started a trip report of my own. We surprised our son with a trip last August and I thought some of my disers would like to read all about it. You should come over for a read. It'll help you pass your last few days until your vacation.

 

[koima]

We'll be there at the same time as you with our four year old boy, and are going to be at DHS and Epcot on the same days. Maybe we'll see you! Looks like you have a fun trip planned.

 

[vladimir10]

Well, here is what I got, not exactly what we wanted, but close...

09/19 - no set plans, we will probably get to AKV around 1 or so (I hope), and get lunch at Mara, get our rooms, and head over to DTD, eat at EOS at some point...

09/20 - Boma 7:30 for breakfast, then DHS for the day, probably take a break in the afternoon, then back to DHS for Fantasmic

09/21 - Crystal Palace 8:20 for breakfast, then MK for the day, have a ADR for the Wave at 5:45 PM (trying to decide if we want to keep that one), the check out the fireworks at MK that night

09/22 - Chef Mickeys 7:30 AM for breakfast, then Epcot for the day, afternoon break, the MNSSHP that night (really excited about that one, already bought the tickets)

09/23 - Donald's Breakfast Safari 8:30 AM for breakfast, then spend the day at Animal Kingdom, take a break at AKV, then take my son to Simba's Cubhouse, and the rest of us are planning on going to Epcot for EMH and an ADR at San Angel Inn at 8:45 PM (tryed to get Le Cellier, but, failed...)

09/24 - Rest Day, sleep in, check out AKV/AKL, swim in pool, maybe go to a water park, who knows, then, again, take my son to Simba's Cubhouse, and the adults are checking out Jiko's at 5:45 PM

09/25 - Kona Cafe 8:05 AM for Tonga Toast, then don't know, no plans, see what everyone wants to do, maybe water park, make it up as we go along.

As you can see, this is different than our original plans. Had to change some to get the Fantasmic night, and then, Disney Dining got the wrong date for a couple of ADRs, and I had to make some other changes.

Finally got the online ADR system working, so that worked (I hope) well.

Well, we'll see how it goes. I called and get the reservation for my son's visit to Simba's Cubhouse, and ordered the MNSSHP tickets (we all voted, going rain or shine, well, I guess it would be Rain or Dark!)

So, what do you think?

 

[vladimir10]

Well, I got it!

Le Cellier!

I checked the online ADR system everyday (sometimes twice a day) and finally got what I wanted!

Wednesday, Sept. 23rd Le Cellier 5:05 PM

Cancelled the San Angel Inn Reservation.

So happy!

 

[Patricia721]

Yeah! good for you!

 

[vladimir10]

Well, it's official - we are going to Disney World!

Got our DME booklet today!!

Now, with only 31 days to go, time to start packing!

 

[vladimir10]

Well, we're down to the 30 day mark. Going to meet with our friends this Friday night for dinner and give them their DME tags and vouchers. Gotta figure out where to go, though. I now they are going to make me decide, so not sure if I want to be selfish or not. We'll see, I guess.

Started creating a packing list the other day, in Excel. Had a section for
Me, wife, son, misc, carry on, wearing, and things to discuss with wife, to see if we really want to bring with us. Haven't been able to talk to her about it, she's too stressed this week to do it, so hopefully this weekend or next week, don't want to take too long, though...

Well, back to playing with my son, so toodles!

 

[crocko]

Well, here is what I got, not exactly what we wanted, but close...

09/19 - no set plans, we will probably get to AKV around 1 or so (I hope), and get lunch at Mara, get our rooms, and head over to DTD, eat at EOS at some point...

09/20 - Boma 7:30 for breakfast, then DHS for the day, probably take a break in the afternoon, then back to DHS for Fantasmic

09/21 - Crystal Palace 8:20 for breakfast, then MK for the day, have a ADR for the Wave at 5:45 PM (trying to decide if we want to keep that one), the check out the fireworks at MK that night

09/22 - Chef Mickeys 7:30 AM for breakfast, then Epcot for the day, afternoon break, the MNSSHP that night (really excited about that one, already bought the tickets)

09/23 - Donald's Breakfast Safari 8:30 AM for breakfast, then spend the day at Animal Kingdom, take a break at AKV, then take my son to Simba's Cubhouse, and the rest of us are planning on going to Epcot for EMH and an ADR at San Angel Inn at 8:45 PM (tryed to get Le Cellier, but, failed...)

09/24 - Rest Day, sleep in, check out AKV/AKL, swim in pool, maybe go to a water park, who knows, then, again, take my son to Simba's Cubhouse, and the adults are checking out Jiko's at 5:45 PM

09/25 - Kona Cafe 8:05 AM for Tonga Toast, then don't know, no plans, see what everyone wants to do, maybe water park, make it up as we go along.

As you can see, this is different than our original plans. Had to change some to get the Fantasmic night, and then, Disney Dining got the wrong date for a couple of ADRs, and I had to make some other changes.

Finally got the online ADR system working, so that worked (I hope) well.

Well, we'll see how it goes. I called and get the reservation for my son's visit to Simba's Cubhouse, and ordered the MNSSHP tickets (we all voted, going rain or shine, well, I guess it would be Rain or Dark!)

So, what do you think?

Hey there! Just found your PTR.

My family will be at Kidani Village from Sept 17th thru Sept 26th

Looking at your schedule I see a couple similarities.
On the 22nd, we will be at Epcot that day as well.
On the 25th, my sister and parents are having an early breakfast at Kona Cafe.
Plus...we'll be at AKL throughout our stay at random times as well.

Do you have any pics of your family to post.....that way I'll recognize you if we cross paths?

My fam's pics can be found in my PTR (in sig)

Yay -- today means 1 month away for you!!

 

[vladimir10]

Hey there! Just found your PTR.

My family will be at Kidani Village from Sept 17th thru Sept 26th

Looking at your schedule I see a couple similarities.
On the 22nd, we will be at Epcot that day as well.
On the 25th, my sister and parents are having an early breakfast at Kona Cafe.
Plus...we'll be at AKL throughout our stay at random times as well.

Do you have any pics of your family to post.....that way I'll recognize you if we cross paths?

My fam's pics can be found in my PTR (in sig)

Yay -- today means 1 month away for you!!

COOL, I'll have to check out your PTR!

You'll have to let me know how Kidani is. We purchased our DVC point resale, and closed in April, so I got a 2 BDR in Jambo (suprised at the 6 month mark), but they didn't have any available in Kidani. I plan on going over and checking it out, though, while we are there.

Are you guys doing the MNSSHP while you are there?

here is a pic from June in Maine:

I'll keep my eyes out for you guys there!

under the 1 month mark, it's so exciting!!!
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[vladimir10]

Well, not sure if there are any people following this, but I guess I should pt a few new things down here.

After I got our ME packet, I wanted to get with our 2 friends to give them their ME vouchers and luggage tags. So, as Friday was my birthday (won't say which one, but it was a big one! ) I wanted to go out to dinner at a sushi place. I was one to swear I would never eat sushi, but, I must admit, I am a converter!
I have fallen in love with sushi!

So, found a new place to go in downtown Syracuse, called Sakana-Ya. And, wow, was it good!
It has a conveyor belt that takes all the food around the bar, and you just pick what you want. The plates are colored, and depending on the color, is how much each plate is. We ate a LOT (probably too much) and it was very reasonable, $100 for the 4 of us!
Here is a couple of pics of the food:

Also, the staff and owners there are fantastic. I always ask for a fork, 'cause all I can do with chopsticks is itch my back.
So, they gave me a fork, and also a cheater pair of chopsticks, without me asking!

(continued in next post...)

 

[vladimir10]

Then, they overheard my wife and friends talking about it being my for. err, sorry, my birthday, and they started picking on me a little, and wouldn't let me leave. Now, I hate those darned places that make a big deal about b-days, and do all that singing, so I was nervous. So, this is what they brought me, without asking for it or expecting, and they didn't sing (thank goodness):

They did this with no warning and only in a few minutes! It was very nice and I loved it!

So, lets see.

I am still having back and neck pain problems. I see a nuero-surgeon Sept 1st, hoping he can give me some kind of information about what is wrong.

Haven't really worked this year. Did a few weeks of part time, but it didn't last long.

Been putting things on eBay to try and make some Disney money. Been going good, so far.


Created a packing list in excel so we don't forget anything. Also convinced the wife we should order some water delivered to AKV so we can some water to drink and take to park with us. Looks like we will go trough gardengrocer.com, they look like they have all we need there, and it's easy to get. I prefer to do online stuff, not big on calling people...

So, for the MNSSHP, I was pretty much resigned to just wearing some kinda halloween t-shirt and have my son dress up, and us adults wouldn't. Well, Friday night after dinner, as usual, we went to a coffee house to have coffee and chat for a while. All of a sudden, they (my wife and 2 friends) start discussing what we are going to dress up as!

Didn't see that one coming!

So, I think, after much discussion, we may try to dress up as some of the characters from the Disney Hercules movie. We figure most of it would be toga like clothes, so it would be kinda cool. I want to be Zeus, as I have a beard an all, but we'll see. My son would probably be Hercules (albiet a small young one). I think we talked about getting the movie to watch next week. We'll see...

As for Disney, like I said, I created my packing list. Also double checked all my ADRs online, made sure they were all still there. Couple of weeks ago, US Airways made some slight changes to our flights!
Luckily, they weren't big changes, though 3 of the 4 flight numbers changed, so I called DVC MS and got them to update it. Easy!

Well, all for the time being. I am getting anxious, and want time to fly. In 4 weeks, we'll be at DHS, having fun!


So, Have a nice day!

 

[vladimir10]

Well, I just found out something very interesting - the same time we are going, a couple of our friends from Ithaca are going too!


Funny how things work like that!

I don't have any details yet, but will find out their plans and see if we can get together!

 

[aprilisis]

I'm new to your ptr, but I am following along now.
Happy Birthday & good luck with your appointment on the 1st!
I think I will be arriving in WDW 2 days after you go home- and I'm staying at AKL, too! You have a lot of good ADR's booked & it sounds like you will have a great time. You definitely have to let us know what you all decide to dress up as for the Halloween Party, too. I still haven't a clue what we are going to dress up as for the party. If I wait any longer, we may end up not getting costumes at all!!!
Well, now that I have rambled on a bit too much- I just wanted to say I am enjoying your ptr & will be looking forward to a tr when you get home.

 

[vladimir10]

I'm new to your ptr, but I am following along now.
Happy Birthday & good luck with your appointment on the 1st!
I think I will be arriving in WDW 2 days after you go home- and I'm staying at AKL, too! You have a lot of good ADR's booked & it sounds like you will have a great time. You definitely have to let us know what you all decide to dress up as for the Halloween Party, too. I still haven't a clue what we are going to dress up as for the party. If I wait any longer, we may end up not getting costumes at all!!!
Well, now that I have rambled on a bit too much- I just wanted to say I am enjoying your ptr & will be looking forward to a tr when you get home.

Thanks for joining!


I subscribed to you PTR, and will go check it out later today!

I plan on adding a couple of things in a little bit today, added something and a costume update!

Thanks for the wishes. I am really hoping the neurosurgeon can give me some information on what is wrong. We'll see.

Cant wait to read your PTR.