Strollering Along At The World (Finally!)- A PTR (Feb '12)*TR Started 2/12*

[Leger13]

I just remembered one more thing. I've been trying to get an earlier ADR for CM but I just couldn't get anything earlier than 10:55am and the characters leave at 11:30am so a half an hour I don't think would be enough and I hate having a sit down meal around lunch time because it breaks up the day too much so I decided to check some other character breakfasts. I considered Cape May Cafe but then I talked to a friend (thanks Betsy) and she told me at the 'Ohana breakfast they also have Mickey and Pluto. Sooo, I tried to get an earlier ADR there and was able to get a table at 7:30am!! So now our character breakfast for Thursday, Feb 9th is at 'Ohana with my favorite character STITCH!!! I'm ultra excited!! And also happy it's family style instead of buffet so I won't miss any character interaction.

 

[Leger13]

You know what else that means?! Tomorrow = single digit dance!!

and I see you're down to ONE MONTH!!!

 

[lovebuzzandwoody]

That's awesome!

 

[CandleontheWater]

I think those plans look great! The only thing I wanted to chime in about was VOTLM and Beauty & the Beast.

We tried taking Everett to VOTLM when he was 10 months and it didn't go so well. I didn't remember how long it was, and although he enjoyed the beginning, he was fussy and miserable by the end. We were stuck towards the middle so we couldn't easily escape either!

Unless you little one has a great attention span, I'd be vary of the stage shows!

Good luck with packing!

 

[annmarieda]

*Note: We've never watched this show. Would it be good for a one year old?Yes, I think he might not be bored. Sit farther back if you don't want a lot of mist on him



Beauty and the Beast - Live on Stage
Return to the park and see Beauty and the Beast. *Note: we've never seen this show either. Is it ok for a one year old?This too is fine. i am not sure how much it will engage him, but there is nothing inappropriate or scary
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[Trentmom]

Your plans looks great!!

Good idea sitting near the exit just in case at Muppet's. You never know how babies or kids are going act.

I also saw a little kid freak out at Indiana Jones. But that is pretty easy to exit no matter where you are.

I, too want a text please of you and Alex on Main Street. So excited for you all!!!

Yay for Ohanas. I know you are going love it there

 

[Leger13]

I think those plans look great! The only thing I wanted to chime in about was VOTLM and Beauty & the Beast.

We tried taking Everett to VOTLM when he was 10 months and it didn't go so well. I didn't remember how long it was, and although he enjoyed the beginning, he was fussy and miserable by the end. We were stuck towards the middle so we couldn't easily escape either!

Unless you little one has a great attention span, I'd be vary of the stage shows!

Good luck with packing!

Hmm, Alex does pretty good at church and service is about an hour long so I actually think he might do ok during the shows as far as length. I guess I was mostly asking if any of the shows might scare him or not. Thanks for the advice though. If we try it out and need to leave, is there a way out during the show?

Thank you!

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Mist?? Now I'm intrigued!

Is the show boring? What do they do? And which show do you think is better so if we decide to try one I'm not trying the one that's not as good as the other.

Thanks!

Your plans looks great!!

Good idea sitting near the exit just in case at Muppet's. You never know how babies or kids are going act.

I also saw a little kid freak out at Indiana Jones. But that is pretty easy to exit no matter where you are.

I, too want a text please of you and Alex on Main Street. So excited for you all!!!

Yay for Ohanas. I know you are going love it there

Yeah....I'm not sure he will enjoy the 3d shows since he won't keep the glasses on so he won't be able to really see what's going on. but we can try and leave if we need to.

Yeah true, very easy to leave that theater

Oh yes of course. I'll be sending out a mass text and you'll be included

Thank you!!

Oh yes I can't WAIT!!!! I'm so glad I talked to Betsy about it because otherwise I probably wouldn't of even considered it. I'm so so so excited!!!

 

[Leger13]

SINGLE DIGIT DANCE!!!!!!!!







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[Leger13]

Touring Plan - Day 2 - February 5th - Magic Kingdom


Plan Steps
Magic Kingdom Entrance
If you are staying at a Disney Resort, use Disney transportation to arrive at the entrance to the Magic Kingdom 30 minutes prior to opening. Guests staying off-site should arrive at the Ticket and Transportation Center 40 minutes prior to opening.
Obtain park maps and a copy of the daily entertainment schedule when you pass through the turnstiles. Stroller rentals are beneath the train station, just past the entrance. *Note: We have a morning ADR (8:30am) for CP on this day so we will be entering the park at 8:00am hopefully

Dumbo the Flying Elephant
As soon as the park opens, ride Dumbo the Flying Elephant in Fantasyland.*Note: Dumbo is closed while we are at WDW

Peter Pan's Flight
Ride Peter Pan's Flight. *Note: we will definitely run to this as soon as we're done with breakfast

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Ride The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. *Note: we might get FP's for this instead of riding right away depending on how long the line is.

Mad Tea Party
Ride The Mad Tea Party. *Note: if we ride this I'll have to make DH promise not to spin our tea cup

Splash Mountain
Obtain a FASTPASS for Splash Mountain in Frontierland. *Note: Yes I must ride this. DH will stay with Alex since he's not a thrill ride tipe

Tom Sawyer Island
Tour Tom Sawyer Island. *Note: I'm sure we'll skip this. It would bore the pants off of Alex


Country Bear Jamboree
See the Country Bear Jamboree. *noteefinitely a must do. This was one of my favs as a kid

Walt Disney World Railroad Frontierland Station
Take a round-trip on the Walt Disney World Railroad from Frontierland Station.
The Frontierland station is accessed by stairs, and is located just above the entrance to Splash Mountain. *Note: don't think we will do this either.

Splash Mountain
Ride Splash Mountain using the FASTPASSes obtained earlier.

Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe
Eat lunch. *Note: Not sure where we will eat but Pecos Bill is a favorite


After lunch, return to your hotel for a mid-afternoon break.
We recommend allowing at least three hours, including transportation. Four hours would be even better. *Note: BREAK!!!!

Magic Kingdom Entrance
Return to the Magic Kingdom.
Mickey's PhilharMagic
Send one member of your party to obtain FASTPASSes for Mickey's PhilharMagic in Fantasyland.
Have this person meet the rest of your group at the entrance to the Hall of Presidents in Liberty Square. *Note: Really? FP's? We have NEVER needed FP's for MPH.

The Hall of Presidents
Experience The Hall of Presidents in Liberty Square. *Note: Alex does good in church but this show bores me so I'm assuming it will bore him. I think DH will want to do it anyways though *sigh*

Liberty Square Riverboat
Experience the Liberty Belle Riverboat. *Note: Closed

Eat dinner. The closest counter-service restaurant is the Columbia Harbor House in Liberty Square. The nearest sit-down restaurant is the Liberty Tree Tavern in Liberty Square. *Note: we have LTT ADR's for Friday so we'll be doing another CS place for dinner.

it's a small world
Ride It's a Small World. *Note: FINALLY!!! Another childhood favorite of mine. And every time we rode it before we got pregnant DH would toss a coin in and wish for a baby to come to us. *sniff*

Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
Enjoy Prince Charming's Regal Carrousel in Fantasyland.

Mickey's PhilharMagic
See Mickey's PhilharMagic.

This is the last attraction in today's touring. Use extra time to re-visit favorite attractions or explore the rest of the park. *Note: I think we'll have more extra time at the end of the day then this touring plan is thinking so we might ride PoTC or ride one of the others over again

Magic Kingdom Evening Parade
See the evening parade on Main Street. *Note: Anyone know if the Electrical parade is still going on?

Magic Kingdom Fireworks
See the fireworks from Main Street.
A good viewing spot for the fireworks is somewhere between The Plaza restaurant and the Tomorrowland Terrace.
Magic Kingdom Entrance
Depart the Magic Kingdom.

 

[Imagineer5]

LOL I did the same thing. I think I started wearing my maternity jeans before I even hit the 2nd tri. I was so excited to even have maternity clothes!

Yeah I'm on there and yeah TTC for Alex was 5 long years. We've been TTC #2 since Feb of last year so almost one year now. And it's not too personal for me. I'm pretty open with our TTC journey. I have a blog where I discuss it but it's mostly about Alex now with a little bit of TTC thrown in Thank you very much! I'm part of BabyCenter too! Now I'm wondering if you're in my group 'cause there's quite a few pregnant women in my group and quite a few of them have given birth recently. Wouldn't that be funny if it was the same group? I have to say it was a lot harder for me to be "around" pregnancies in a group like that before having Alex. Now the initial BFP stings but the rest of it is exciting because I can relate to it, ya know? Thank you so much for the well wishes TTC #2! I really appreciate it a lot! And I'm happy to be a part of your PTR. Like I said, it's easier to be "around" pregnant women now than it was before I had Alex because I can relate. I love love love talking about pregnancy and seeing new babies and talking about the new things with new babies. I just can't wait to have baby #2 so we can be on the other side of TTC. #2 will complete our family and then I will NEVER have to think about TTC again.

I don't think we're in the same group, we started a little group of about 8 of us, and I know their names! It's been fun going on BBC and now I'm more active in the February Birth Club so that's been...interesting LOL. PPL there are hilarious and I mostly just read the funny posts, but don't post much there.

I think I know what you mean, though I was looking at it from the opposite since while TTC this one. I was really, really jealous of all those in the Actively Trying Board who were so upset about not being able to conceive, BUT they had multiple children already. I know it's totally not fair of me, but I was thinking about how all I want is this one and then I wouldn't complain if we couldn't have another. I'm sure that will NOT be the case in a couple years when we start trying again, and I hope you don't take offense to that bc that was just my irrational thought process while TTC. But anyway, now that I've dug a huuuuge hole for myself...

Ok y'all! I did a packing list for Alex and the miscelaneous stuff. I didn't do one for me and Chris since we're pretty easy to pack for. But I need HELP!!! Tell me what you think I left off. I'm going crazy trying to think of stuff so I don't forget anything. I don't want to get to WDW and realize we forgot something very important. I would die!! Anyways, here's the list....help me out here!!

Alex
1) Package of night time & day time diapers
2) Package of travel wipes
3) Tooth brush
4) Tooth paste
5) Three pajamas
6) Shoes
7) 10 bibs
8) Stroller & stroller rain cover
9) Sippy cups
10) Sun block
11) Hat
12) Disposable place mats
13) Two outfits per day
14) Vitamins
15) Shampoo & soap
16) Pacifiers
17) Baby tylenol
18) BabyBanz (sunglasses)
19) Security blanket
20) Pack n play
21) Quilt
22) Pillow
23) Socks
24) A few toys
25) iPad & charger
26) Travel Neck Pillow


Miscelaneous
1) Fruit Cups
2) Bread & Peanut Butter
3) Plastic Knives
4) Cell Phones & Chargers
5) Laptop & Charger
6) Laundry Sacks
7) Sandwich Bags
8) Cold Medicine
9) Tylenol
10) Pillows
11) Makeup
12) Tooth brush and toothpaste
13) Hair brush
14) Hair gel
15) Shampoo and conditioner
16) Razor & shaving cream
17) Travel Cereal
18) Cameras & Chargers
19) External Hard Drive
20) Vinylmation & Silver Sharpie
21) Deoderant

My first thought was you need a razor and shaving cream for Alex?? but nothing really to add I guess, maybe an extra PnP sheet? I hope you mention in your TR what you brought vs. what you needed so I can write it all down and take notes LOL.

Yeah I got a big can of Lysol so we can use it in his bedroom too. Chris hates febreeze.

yeah that's a good idea.

How do you know how many people are in your room? LOL I think the biggest reason Chris doesn't want anyone in our room is because he's got the gun (being a cop and all) and he has to leave it in the room since they don't allow him to carry in the parks. I guess he could put it in the safe when we're not there.

LOL I thought this was hilarious too. You poor thing getting laughed at. But I did want to say that I really hope you use the safe in the room for the gun ANY time you aren't in there, whether or not you "allow" the mousekeeping in or not, because you just never know and you would NOT want that to fall into the wrong hands!! Even security or maintenance could enter possibly, and that'd be a scary situation if it disappeared...

Do you use any kind of lotions for him? That was probably the only thing I could see that we would have on our list that you didn't have. Other random things we brought that may help were pacifier wipes (Just in case it falls on the ground and you can't get somewhere to rinse it off), Clorox/Lysol wipes, and Children's Benadryl. Hopefully you don't need it, but I don't like to travel anywhere without it since you never know what kind of new things or foods he may come in contact with! He broke out for absolutely no reason that we could figure out one time when we stayed overnight at my mom's and had to run out and buy some. What a pain! Now we usually keep it in the diaper bag so it's always handy. He also started to break out around his mouth at my MIL's house on Christmas after eating some bites of pie, and they live out in the middle of nowhere, so having it handy was great! Maybe that's the pediatric nurse coming out in me, who knows.

Other than that, I would say just keep close attention for the days leading up to your trip of what you use on a daily basis and make sure to pack any of those things. If you don't use it on a daily basis, chances are you won't need to pack it for Disney. However, I'm the queen of overpacking, so I should probably take my own advice!!

I'm so glad you were able to get the Vinyl for that price!!! Just gotta watch and wait for those kinds of things. Also, we got that same t-shirt for DS for our October trip! I know it's supposed to be a St. Patrick's Day shirt or whatever, but we saw Donald and thought "Disney Trip T-Shirt" so we bought a 2T.


Yay, your trip is SO CLOSE!!!

Meds is definitely a good recommendation. I mean, we pack a travelling pharmacy just for the two of us!! It's so nice you'll have a car at least to get anything you might forget/need while there w/o worrying about taxis and such.

Ok so now I'm going to go through the touring plans for our days.

First up: Saturday, February 4th - MGM (or DHS...whatever you like to call it. I'm a purist )

Plan Steps
Disney's Hollywood Studios Entrance
Arrive at the entrance to Disney Hollywood Studios 30 minutes prior to opening.

Toy Story Mania!
As soon as the park opens, obtain FASTPASSes for Toy Story Mania at Pixar Place. *Note: yeah, we'll be getting fast passes but I'm still not sure if we'll take Alex on this.


Voyage of the Little Mermaid
See Voyage of the Little Mermaid. *Note: We've never watched this show. Would it be good for a one year old?

Star Tours: The Adventures Continue
Ride Star Tours. *Note: We will actually probably visit this after we get our fast passes for TSM. DH won't be able to wait

Jedi Training Academy *Note: We will be skipping this since Alex is only one I think we'll do Disney Jr instead

Muppet*Vision 3D
See MuppetVision 3D. *Note: We'll attempt this with Alex but I plan on trying to sit as close to the exit as possible so we can leave if Alex gets cranky

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure
Explore the Honey I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set. *Note: we'll be skipping this

Toy Story Mania!
Ride Toy Story Mania! using the FASTPASSes obtained earlier.

Backlot Express
Eat lunch. *Note: We love Backlot Express so I'm sure we'll wind up here or at Pizza Planet


Disney's Hollywood Studios Entrance
Take a mid-day break. If your children are willing to ride Tower of Terror and you've not already done so, send one member of your party to get FASTPASSes for Tower of Terror on your way out of the park. *Note: yes we will be getting fast passes for this. I MUST ride this since I didn't get to in 2010

Beauty and the Beast - Live on Stage
Return to the park and see Beauty and the Beast. *Note: we've never seen this show either. Is it ok for a one year old?

Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show
See the Lights! Motors! Action! Extreme Stunt Show. Check the daily entertainment schedule for show times. *Note: we must do this!! Alex will LOVE it! He loves Lightening McQueen

Indiana Jones is a good second choice. *Note: we will be doing this regardless since it's DH's favorite

Studio Backlot Tour
If time permits, take the Backlot Tour. *Note: Instead of the Backlot tour we'll probably go to Disney Jr. if we haven't been to it yet

Toluca Legs Turkey Co.
Eat dinner. Good nearby selections include the Toluca Legs Turkey Company, Starring Rolls Cafe, and the Hollywood Brown Derby. *Note: we have an ADR for SciFi

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Ride the Tower of Terror if your children are willing and you've not already done so. *Note: Hooty hoo!! I will be riding this with Becca's DH

The American Idol Experience
See The American Idol Experience if time permits. Check the daily entertainment schedule for show times. *Note: we'll be skipping this and probably head back to the resort for bed by this point.

Disney's Hollywood Studios Entrance
Depart Disney Hollywood Studios.

Sounds like a pretty good first day at the parks to me Hopefully somewhat following this plan will help us get to everything we want to.

Day in DHS looks great! I don't see any shows that you couldn't take a one year old to. We hope to do VotLM and BatB as well. BatB is fantastic! No reason you couldn't take Alex. Why won't you take him on TSMM? I mean, whoever holds him in their lap will undoubtedly have an awful score LOL but still...maybe you could try getting two sets of FP's throughout the day so that you can switch off who holds him.

I just remembered one more thing. I've been trying to get an earlier ADR for CM but I just couldn't get anything earlier than 10:55am and the characters leave at 11:30am so a half an hour I don't think would be enough and I hate having a sit down meal around lunch time because it breaks up the day too much so I decided to check some other character breakfasts. I considered Cape May Cafe but then I talked to a friend (thanks Betsy) and she told me at the 'Ohana breakfast they also have Mickey and Pluto. Sooo, I tried to get an earlier ADR there and was able to get a table at 7:30am!! So now our character breakfast for Thursday, Feb 9th is at 'Ohana with my favorite character STITCH!!! I'm ultra excited!! And also happy it's family style instead of buffet so I won't miss any character interaction.

YAY sounds wonderful! So glad you were able to get an Ohana bfast ressie!

Touring Plan - Day 2 - February 5th - Magic Kingdom


Plan Steps
Magic Kingdom Entrance
If you are staying at a Disney Resort, use Disney transportation to arrive at the entrance to the Magic Kingdom 30 minutes prior to opening. Guests staying off-site should arrive at the Ticket and Transportation Center 40 minutes prior to opening.
Obtain park maps and a copy of the daily entertainment schedule when you pass through the turnstiles. Stroller rentals are beneath the train station, just past the entrance. *Note: We have a morning ADR (8:30am) for CP on this day so we will be entering the park at 8:00am hopefully

Yay for a great CP bfast!!

Dumbo the Flying Elephant
As soon as the park opens, ride Dumbo the Flying Elephant in Fantasyland.*Note: Dumbo is closed while we are at WDW

Ride the flying carpets at some point!! Same experience!

Peter Pan's Flight
Ride Peter Pan's Flight. *Note: we will definitely run to this as soon as we're done with breakfast

I'm thinking I want this one or Pooh to be Aria's 1st ride. LOVE IT!

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Ride The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. *Note: we might get FP's for this instead of riding right away depending on how long the line is.

Don't forget the new queue!! If the line isn't too bad I'd go through it just to see it hehehe

Mad Tea Party
Ride The Mad Tea Party. *Note: if we ride this I'll have to make DH promise not to spin our tea cup

I agree, though I won't even ride it due to the spinning. Maybe DH will have some daddy time with Aria hehehe

Splash Mountain
Obtain a FASTPASS for Splash Mountain in Frontierland. *Note: Yes I must ride this. DH will stay with Alex since he's not a thrill ride tipe

Use your DH's ticket and get a FP for Splash and one for BTMRR!! Then when you go to ride Splace or BTMRR, have your DH there with Alex and you can get a rider swap pass so you can ride both of them TWICE!! LOL

Tom Sawyer Island
Tour Tom Sawyer Island. *Note: I'm sure we'll skip this. It would bore the pants off of Alex

Really? This is a must do for us!!! We love doing the paintbrush thing at 10AM. We're going to have to switch off days though since I don't really want to be sprinting through the island with her attached in a carrier & trip or something LOL. SHE might be bored but we won't be anddddd if you find a paintbrush you won't need FP's for Splash/BTMRR because you'll get them from the TSI attendant!

Country Bear Jamboree
See the Country Bear Jamboree. *noteefinitely a must do. This was one of my favs as a kid

Too funny. We'll do it too, but for Aria

Walt Disney World Railroad Frontierland Station
Take a round-trip on the Walt Disney World Railroad from Frontierland Station.
The Frontierland station is accessed by stairs, and is located just above the entrance to Splash Mountain. *Note: don't think we will do this either.

Really?? I'm looking forward to having an excuse to ride the train around the park & take a little break. You don't think Alex would be interested?

Splash Mountain
Ride Splash Mountain using the FASTPASSes obtained earlier.

Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe
Eat lunch. *Note: Not sure where we will eat but Pecos Bill is a favorite


After lunch, return to your hotel for a mid-afternoon break.
We recommend allowing at least three hours, including transportation. Four hours would be even better. *Note: BREAK!!!!

Magic Kingdom Entrance
Return to the Magic Kingdom.
Mickey's PhilharMagic
Send one member of your party to obtain FASTPASSes for Mickey's PhilharMagic in Fantasyland.
Have this person meet the rest of your group at the entrance to the Hall of Presidents in Liberty Square. *Note: Really? FP's? We have NEVER needed FP's for MPH.

LOL no I don't think you need FP's. Those are usually doled out as a "surprise" when you get peter pan or Pooh FP's but totally unnecessary!

The Hall of Presidents
Experience The Hall of Presidents in Liberty Square. *Note: Alex does good in church but this show bores me so I'm assuming it will bore him. I think DH will want to do it anyways though *sigh*

Liberty Square Riverboat
Experience the Liberty Belle Riverboat. *Note: Closed

Eat dinner. The closest counter-service restaurant is the Columbia Harbor House in Liberty Square. The nearest sit-down restaurant is the Liberty Tree Tavern in Liberty Square. *Note: we have LTT ADR's for Friday so we'll be doing another CS place for dinner.

it's a small world
Ride It's a Small World. *Note: FINALLY!!! Another childhood favorite of mine. And every time we rode it before we got pregnant DH would toss a coin in and wish for a baby to come to us. *sniff*

That's really sweet. This one might also be her first ride, not sure! i'm so happy you will finally be able to take Alex on it!

Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
Enjoy Prince Charming's Regal Carrousel in Fantasyland.

Mickey's PhilharMagic
See Mickey's PhilharMagic.

This is the last attraction in today's touring. Use extra time to re-visit favorite attractions or explore the rest of the park. *Note: I think we'll have more extra time at the end of the day then this touring plan is thinking so we might ride PoTC or ride one of the others over again

I think you'll have plenty of time to ride PoTC and maybe HM if you're up to that and he's doing well in dark rides. Maybe grab FP's for Space earlier in the day? How about Buzz?

Magic Kingdom Evening Parade
See the evening parade on Main Street. *Note: Anyone know if the Electrical parade is still going on?

Magic Kingdom Fireworks
See the fireworks from Main Street.
A good viewing spot for the fireworks is somewhere between The Plaza restaurant and the Tomorrowland Terrace.
Magic Kingdom Entrance
Depart the Magic Kingdom.

Fun!!

AWesome day planned!! I had to break it up since I had so many comments on MK lol.

 

[Trentmom]

Mk day looks great

What plan are you following? Touring Plans? Just curious

Sweet story about Small World

 

[Leger13]

I don't think we're in the same group, we started a little group of about 8 of us, and I know their names! It's been fun going on BBC and now I'm more active in the February Birth Club so that's been...interesting LOL. PPL there are hilarious and I mostly just read the funny posts, but don't post much there.

I think I know what you mean, though I was looking at it from the opposite since while TTC this one. I was really, really jealous of all those in the Actively Trying Board who were so upset about not being able to conceive, BUT they had multiple children already. I know it's totally not fair of me, but I was thinking about how all I want is this one and then I wouldn't complain if we couldn't have another. I'm sure that will NOT be the case in a couple years when we start trying again, and I hope you don't take offense to that bc that was just my irrational thought process while TTC. But anyway, now that I've dug a huuuuge hole for myself...



My first thought was you need a razor and shaving cream for Alex?? but nothing really to add I guess, maybe an extra PnP sheet? I hope you mention in your TR what you brought vs. what you needed so I can write it all down and take notes LOL.



LOL I thought this was hilarious too. You poor thing getting laughed at. But I did want to say that I really hope you use the safe in the room for the gun ANY time you aren't in there, whether or not you "allow" the mousekeeping in or not, because you just never know and you would NOT want that to fall into the wrong hands!! Even security or maintenance could enter possibly, and that'd be a scary situation if it disappeared...



Meds is definitely a good recommendation. I mean, we pack a travelling pharmacy just for the two of us!! It's so nice you'll have a car at least to get anything you might forget/need while there w/o worrying about taxis and such.



Day in DHS looks great! I don't see any shows that you couldn't take a one year old to. We hope to do VotLM and BatB as well. BatB is fantastic! No reason you couldn't take Alex. Why won't you take him on TSMM? I mean, whoever holds him in their lap will undoubtedly have an awful score LOL but still...maybe you could try getting two sets of FP's throughout the day so that you can switch off who holds him.



YAY sounds wonderful! So glad you were able to get an Ohana bfast ressie!



Yay for a great CP bfast!!



Ride the flying carpets at some point!! Same experience!



I'm thinking I want this one or Pooh to be Aria's 1st ride. LOVE IT!



Don't forget the new queue!! If the line isn't too bad I'd go through it just to see it hehehe



I agree, though I won't even ride it due to the spinning. Maybe DH will have some daddy time with Aria hehehe



Use your DH's ticket and get a FP for Splash and one for BTMRR!! Then when you go to ride Splace or BTMRR, have your DH there with Alex and you can get a rider swap pass so you can ride both of them TWICE!! LOL



Really? This is a must do for us!!! We love doing the paintbrush thing at 10AM. We're going to have to switch off days though since I don't really want to be sprinting through the island with her attached in a carrier & trip or something LOL. SHE might be bored but we won't be anddddd if you find a paintbrush you won't need FP's for Splash/BTMRR because you'll get them from the TSI attendant!




Too funny. We'll do it too, but for Aria



Really?? I'm looking forward to having an excuse to ride the train around the park & take a little break. You don't think Alex would be interested?



LOL no I don't think you need FP's. Those are usually doled out as a "surprise" when you get peter pan or Pooh FP's but totally unnecessary!



That's really sweet. This one might also be her first ride, not sure! i'm so happy you will finally be able to take Alex on it!



I think you'll have plenty of time to ride PoTC and maybe HM if you're up to that and he's doing well in dark rides. Maybe grab FP's for Space earlier in the day? How about Buzz?



Fun!!

AWesome day planned!! I had to break it up since I had so many comments on MK lol.

Oh ok Yeah I joined my DD group on there too but there were like 3000 women on there. Nuts so I never post! I really enjoyed my DD group on Fertility Friend though. We actually have a private group on FB now

You didn't dig yourself a huge hole. I would get mad at those women TTC that would get upset because it took a month or two to get another baby when they already had 4 too. Yeah, infertility sucks at any time but there are LOTS of women out there that would love the chance to just have one with out paying thousands of $'s to get there.

I hope he doesn't need a razor or shaving cream yet. I actually don't use a sheet for the PnP because I lay a quilt I made in it to make it more comfy for him. I know that's a no no based on SIDS but I have done it before and he sleeps with a blanky all the time so I think we're ok.

Oh yeah we use the safe in the room for the gun when it's not left in the car (hidden of course). Sorry, I didn't mean to make it sound like we don't. Definitely don't want it falling into the wrong hands. DH is very safe with his guns.

Yeah I love having our car there. We always drive to the parks too. I hate disney transportation. Especially with all the accidents I keep hearing about with the buses. And I'll try to write about what I did and didn't pack and what all we used at the parks and in the resort on my TR for ya.

Thanks! The only reason I'm hesitant about TSM is because a few months ago DH was spinning Alex around and Alex had water in his ears and couldn't get his equilibrium back fast enough so he totally freaked out and cried for a really long time. We took him to the ER and found out it was fluid in his ear. It was probably a one time freak occurance but I don't want that to happen at the park. Can you imagine?? So I don't know what we're going to do

Yeah Aladdin's carpets is on day two of the MK touring plan since we're going there twice.

Yeah I really want IASW or PP to be Alex's first MK ride.

BTMRR is closed while we are there sadlly

What's the paint brush thing? We liked the island but I just don't think Alex would enjoy it and I don't want to drag him around it. Maybe we'll check it out if we have time.

Yeah that's a good idea about SM or Buzz but like I said, we're going back to MK on Friday so we don't have to fit everything into one day.

Thanks!

Mk day looks great

What plan are you following? Touring Plans? Just curious

Sweet story about Small World

Thank you!

Yes Touring Plans.

Thanks girl It's made IASW that much more special for us

 

[Leger13]

Very sad news. I just found out that the Main Street Electrical Parade is closed until the 11th. The day we come home. That is my all time favorite parade at WDW and I really wanted Alex to see it. I could just cry!

Parade Closed

 

[Leger13]

Touring Plan - Day Three February 6th - Visit my Grandparents

My Grandparents live in Lake Placid which is 2 hours south East of WDW so we usually either have my Grandmother meet us at DTD or we go down to their house to have lunch. This time we're going to their house for lunch since my Grandfather hasn't met Alex yet and he won't go to DTD. I'm looking forward to my grandmother's food. She's an award winning cook

Then we'll leave after lunch and head back to POFQ for our dinner ADR for Boatwright's. Yum yum!! We'll probably just head back to our room after that and have an early bed time.

Touring Plan - Day Four February 7th - EPCOT

I absolutely hate the touring plan for EPCOT from Touring Plans. I mean, it doesn't even include TT. What the crap????

So we'll just do what we normally do and wander around until we see something we want to go on or some store we want to shop in.

Our favorites are Soarin' so I'll be getting FP's for that. Yet another ride DH won't go on. So I'll leave him and Becca watching Alex while James and I ride once the FP time has come.

I haven't ridden Figment in many years so I think we'll do that but I remember reading something about something weird happening at the end of the ride that sometimes frightens small children?

I love wandering around Innovations too and shopping in the Emporium there so we'll definitely be doing that.

We always eat lunch at the Electric Umbrella too.

Nemo is also a MUST DO!!! I think we might skip Turtle Talk though until Alex is a bit older.

Anyone take a young child on Ellen's Universe of Energy? I'm not sure how Alex will react to the Dinosaurs.

We'll probably ride Maelstrom as well if the line isn't long.

TT is a must do for DH but I could take it or leave it so we'll probably do something else while DH rides that on the single rider.

We also always ride SE. I loved this ride as a kid and still do. I can't wait to take Alex on it

And we have a dinner ADR for CR. Yum Yum!!!

Oh and we can't miss The Gran Fiesta Tour either.

Do y'all see anything I'm missing? I'm not sure Alex will be able to stay awake for the fire works but I'd really like to see them this year since we didn't the last time we were there.

 

[kaoden39]

That stinks about the Electrical Parade. We love it, and it broke our heart when they moved it from DLR to WDW. We saw it when we went on our honeymoon 20 years ago and it holds a special place in my heart.


How wonderful that Alex gets to meet his great grandpa!! And that you get to eat some of your grandma's wonderful cooking!!

 

[Leger13]

That stinks about the Electrical Parade. We love it, and it broke our heart when they moved it from DLR to WDW. We saw it when we went on our honeymoon 20 years ago and it holds a special place in my heart.


How wonderful that Alex gets to meet his great grandpa!! And that you get to eat some of your grandma's wonderful cooking!!

yeah it's gone back and forth between the parks quite a few times.

Yeah he's been complaining that he hasn't met Alex yet so I figured this would be the best opportunity for him to. Yeah I'm really looking forward to my Grandmother's food.

 

[Deesknee]

Your vacation sounds wonderful!! Congrats on your son. I understand how emotional infertility can be. Kudos to you & your dh for hanging in there.

As far as your questions on rides and kids being frightened:

Figment - DD was horrified by the stink of the skunk at the end. (she still hates to go on it, but she humors me. she's 8 now)

Malstrom- DD HATES this ride! She was so scared.

Ellens Energy- she wasn't thrilled with this one when she was little, but on that one we just joked about the dino's. Saying things like "aww, he sneezed on Daddy" lightened it up for her.

good luck. Enjoy your visit with your grandparents.

 

[cherbear]

what is Disney Jr?

 

[cherbear]

Also, today marks 10 days until our trip. You know what that means?? Advanced online check in baby!!!!! So we are all checked in to our resort and ready to rock and roll!!!!!!

awwwwwwwwwesome!!!

I can't believe you're so close!

 

[cherbear]

Very sad news. I just found out that the Main Street Electrical Parade is closed until the 11th. The day we come home. That is my all time favorite parade at WDW and I really wanted Alex to see it. I could just cry!

Parade Closed

I'm so sorry. It really hurts to hear things like this. I'm sure not as big a blow for those DVCers and/or people who go a few times a year! (Marsha...)