Sorry I've been gone so long! I went back to Kansas City last Thursday to see my niece and nephew for a long weekend. I survived Chuck E Cheese and a day at the Zoo with the kids, their parents, and my parents. I came back exhausted and back into renovation hell.
Most of the kitchen work is done and let me vent now....the workmanship isn't very good.
It just makes me sad that my landlord did all this work (himself) and it doesn't look that great. It's not horrible but its the little things like the cabinets not being straight that I just can't unsee and it bothers me. I come from a long line of do it yourselfers and less than "perfect professional" results but this is worse. Ugh. Oh well, anything can be fixed. Vent over.
On to happier plans!
I've been conspiring with Alison and not only are we spending the day at DL/DCS on Wednesday, 4/2 but we just booked a Warner Brothers Studio tour on Monday, 3/31. Fran is going to join us for the WB tour. I'm super excited...I'm a huge Big Bang Theory geek and its one of the shows that films at WB. I think we are planning on hitting Johnny Reb's for dinner. I'm so excited I get to spend some more time with Alison and Fran!
My inner WDW planner is worrying I don't have enough restaurant reservations. Do I need to make ressies for breakfast at Carnation Cafe or Steakhouse 55? This whole lack of planning is driving me crazy!
Here is my day by day plan so far:
Saturday, 3/29
Leave Denver at 5:30 AM and Arrive at LAX at 7AM.
Pick up my car from Alamo (currently the cheapest per Costco!) and drive to the Arabella Hotel at DL. I'm sure the room won't be ready but fingers crossed.
If not, I'll park the car and walk to DTD and hit the new Starbuck and then trade in my Orbitz voucher for my 5 day PH pass at the ticket window. I think I will hit DL and take it easy. Probably hit a CS location for lunch and then back to the hotel when the room is ready. After dumping luggage in the room and maybe a nap! I have a reservation at BB at 8:30...I'm hoping for a waterside table. Back to the hotel for the night.
Sunday, 3/30
I have the Walk in Walt's Footsteps tour booked at 9:30. I also have the Fantasmic Dessert package booked for the second show at 10:30. I'm guessing there will be a walk back to the hotel for a mid-day rest/nap.
Monday, 3/31
Not sure what I'm doing in the morning but I'm meeting with Alison and Fran for a Warner Bros Studio tour at 1:45 and then dinner at Johnny Reb's in Long Beach. Totally looking forward to today so I can meet some new friends in 3D!!!!!!!
Tuesday, 4/1
No big plans today.
Wednesday, 4/2
I'm meeting Alison for a big tour of DL and DCA!!! I cannot wait!!!!
Thursday, 4/3
No big plans other than Chef's Counter at Napa Rose. I've been wanting to eat here forever and I took Alison's advice and booked the Chef's Counter. I'm planning on doing Chef's Choice and the wine pairings. I'm a foodie and I cannot wait for this experience.
Friday, 4/4
This is my last day at DL. I'm going to finish up or redo anything I haven't gotten to do yet. I have a dinner reservation at Napa Rose again but may change.
Saturday, 4/5
Departure day.
I think I may go see Casa de Neva today but need to finalize those plans with Alison and Fran. I need to introduce myself and befriend Olga. You never know when I may need to crash her suite.
My plane leave LAX at 8pm and back to Denver at 11:30 pm.
Sunday, 4/6
Do laundry and change out my suitcase for a business trip to Philadelphia on Monday, 4/7. My dog may not know who I am after 2 weeks away!
Jill in CO
Try the sweet tea. It's a fun kitschy place. 
