The ABC's of a FALL Trip with Friends, Food, Wine, and a Conference- A PTR for Now UPDATED 9/14

[Steppesister]

My daughter loves Coronado Springs. I was supposed to stay there but got a magical upgrade to Grand Floridian. Who would say no to that.

Funny, you should mention that. I got one of those exact same upgrades as well from the Coronado and it was actually on the epic trip I think.

That is a real bargain. I didn't know that deal existed.

Is Mary Ellen married to Denny and used to be a nurse?

It is! She used to go by MEK. She actually still is a nurse. I believe she is a critical care, cardiac Nurse Practitioner. Oddly, she was the one that was the final straw on the camels back so to speak that put me over the edge in my decision to go back to school. I have a very vivid memory of the two of us standing in line for expedition Everest talking about being nurses and stuff like that and she turns to me with a serious face and she said, “ Have you ever thought about becoming an advanced provider?“

I had been thinking about it, but I was very nervous about the time off. I’d have to take for school and the added liability. It was frankly pretty scary. But she said I’d be very good at it And that was that. I think I was in school within six months of that conversation.

 

[irene_dsc]

YAY!!! I'm so glad you found me here and joined the chatter! Such a happy party here!

Disney has loads of conferences, I wonder if you could find one there?!

The catch being, getting someone else to pay for it - when it's a family business, it's coming out of my pocket one way or another! Dh does do some consulting work that sometimes involves travel paid for by other people, but so far nothing that would allow for a WDW stop. It is how I finagled a Banff trip last year, however. (two events with a week in between, and the second one started in Edmonton, so I convinced him that we neeeeeded to spend the week in between in the Canadian Rockies)

 

[missjackiemcg]

Raise your hand if those soundtracks are in your go-to list as well!!!

Ooh, me, me, me! I like to cue up different Disney-fied ambience for my classroom every day. My students are getting well-versed already and asking me for this or that one. My favorite is the Main Street, U.S.A. loop. Lots of my grandma's favorites on that list, so double charming!

 

[Steppesister]

The catch being, getting someone else to pay for it - when it's a family business, it's coming out of my pocket one way or another!

D'oh!!! Yeah... the other people paying for it is kinda key. Tell him you need some company inspiration from Uncle Walt and it'd pay for itself with wise advice!

so I convinced him that we neeeeeded to spend the week in between in the Canadian Rockies)

That wouldn't take much convincing for me! I love the Canadian Rockies for sure. Such a beautiful area.

Ooh, me, me, me! I like to cue up different Disney-fied ambience for my classroom every day. My students are getting well-versed already and asking me for this or that one. My favorite is the Main Street, U.S.A. loop. Lots of my grandma's favorites on that list, so double charming!

It's the BEST music! Seriously, the curators do such a fantastic job at choosing the mixes for each area.

 

[pkondz]

I have zero desire to stay at the Contemp(t).

Tell me how you really feel about it!

Coronado Springs and AKL

Nice!

I’m going to a conference, so to reveal I’ll be at Coronado was probably not shocking.

I’m a desert rat at heart

I’m old and crotchety now and want a quick walk to the bus after a long day in the parks.

Meh. I wanted that when I was young and full of energy.

Heh, maybe I’m just wiser.

There it is.

Raise your hand if those soundtracks are in your go-to list as well!!!

Nope. Must admit, the background music barely registers with me, if at all.

by doing a 3-night package at the contracted hotel; I also get a $75 Amazon gift card.

Really! Never heard of that before.

I’ll be staying at Coronado with Lori and Karilynn ( @Malia78 )

Say hi to Kari for me.

Kinda love me some AKL.

This I know.

we were magically upgraded to Club Level.

I remember that. What a great perk!

Note the excessive use of the word beautiful.

Beautifully said.

Mary Ellen, was able to scope out a pretty good rate for the Free Dining Package for this portion and was actually a much better value than even some of the Mods she looked at for me.

Really! Now that surprises me.

There are mornings I feel that old.

 

[Wood Nymph]

It is! She used to go by MEK.

Mary Ellen and Denny were some of the first Dis-ers we ever met. We had a very nice breakfast with them at Whispering Canyon Cafe many years ago.

 

[vamassey1]

I'm here!

I love Disney trips where someone else pays. We did one in July and July of last year. Sadly that same conference won't be in Orlando next year.

Looking forward to another trip with some Disers I know.

 

[disneyAndi14]

I’m here! I am really excited for our trip!
I love listening to Disney music loops. I play them in my office at work!
AK is my favorite park and I love both CSR and AKL
I’m really excited for our dining reservations (free)
I will have a 2 resort stay as well, my first night is at AS Movies
I have been scoping out the most expensive food items at F&W to use my snack credits on!
Look forward to hearing more and joining in with our plans!

 

[DLo]

Following along . Looking forward to reading more .

 

[Dis_Yoda]

We'll also be there around that time as my husband is running the Wine & Dine Half!

 

[buzzrelly]

Disney Parks 23rd-27th.

I am there until the 24th! I thought we had an overlapping Beak and Barrel res on 10/22??

The WHY: Because I love Disney and found a way to extend my trip by 4 days with only paying extra for OOP food and park tickets.

Nice!

’ve still never gotten to stay at the Beach or Yacht and I have zero desire to stay at the Contemp(t).

Three of my favorites! You'll have to try them sometime!

 

[disneyAndi14]

I am there until the 24th! I thought we had an overlapping Beak and Barrel res on 10/22??

We do! I’m excited to say hi at the new pirates bar, arrrgg!

 

[buzzrelly]

We do! I’m excited to say hi at the new pirates bar, arrrgg!

Oh good! When Liesa said her WDW time started on the 24th I got nervous!

 

[StarWarsMomofGirls!]

Following along.

 

[Steppesister]

Mary Ellen and Denny were some of the first Dis-ers we ever met. We had a very nice breakfast with them at Whispering Canyon Cafe many years ago.

They're just some of the nicest folks around! Mary Ellen has been a wonderful "cheerleader" for me on my NP journey and I'm so happy I can hang out with her again!

Now... I think you may still have my phone number from last time we got to say hello? If not, PM me and I can send it your way so we can find a good time to spend a bit together on this trip.

 

[Steppesister]

I'm here!

I love Disney trips where someone else pays. We did one in July and July of last year. Sadly that same conference won't be in Orlando next year.

Looking forward to another trip with some Disers I know.

back, Vanessa! Isn't that the best! I don't know if this'll be a yearly trip for me or not, but sure beats ME paying for some, or all, of a trip!

 

[Steppesister]

I’m here! I am really excited for our trip!
I love listening to Disney music loops. I play them in my office at work!
AK is my favorite park and I love both CSR and AKL

I wish I could pipe at work but they have music already going throughout the building. Luckily, it's not bad stuff, but, it's not Disney either.

Mine too! I just have so much peace and happiness when I'm there.

I’m really excited for our dining reservations (free)

ME TOO!! I just wish WBG was covered. BTW, I think we should have a drink at Jock's for the Halloween overlay and Fall specials. Did you see how cool it is?!

I will have a 2 resort stay as well, my first night is at AS Movies

Ya know, a value ain't bad for a solo night, or even trip. When I'm solo I just tour very differently and burn the candle pretty hard at both ends so I'm just not in the room very much. It makes sense to spend less on the room and more on special up-charged treats.

I have been scoping out the most expensive food items at F&W to use my snack credits on!

LOL!! ME TOO!! I've been watching Vlogs on Influencers Enablers who've scoped it out and so many things look sooooo good! I need help trying more things!!!

Look forward to hearing more and joining in with our plans!

Wahoooooty!

 

[Steppesister]

Following along . Looking forward to reading more .

It's awesome to you have you here. I think it's shaping up to be really fun trip with some different things. It'll definitely have a different vibe with the conference mixed in!

 

[Steppesister]

We'll also be there around that time as my husband is running the Wine & Dine Half!

Well, hi there and

If you see something on my planned out days/schedule, I'd love to meet you!! Keep us all posted on how he does!!! That's super awesome he is disciplined enough to do something like that!

 

[Steppesister]

I am there until the 24th! I thought we had an overlapping Beak and Barrel res on 10/22??

We do, we do!!! Super excited for it! I've been watching some Vlogs and there are TONS of hidden Easter Eggs in there!

Three of my favorites! You'll have to try them sometime!

Hmmm, share a room sometime? I think the only way I could afford Yacht or Beach is to have a roomie!

We do! I’m excited to say hi at the new pirates bar, arrrgg!

We'll have to get a hooks up and patches on photo!!

Oh good! When Liesa said her WDW time started on the 24th I got nervous!

Fret naught! I just meant that until the 23rd I'm only doing half park days and will be with Lori. After the conference days are over all bets are off and I'll slappin' the parks hard.