The Extinction of the Cranky Pants: An October 2015 PTR

[Lidian]

Update and Recap​

Health
Okay, so let's start with health. My arm is fine. We went through a couple months of OT and got it back in order. Officially, there were no breaks, but there was a nasty injury to the area. Since my last update (I think), I was referred to Cardiology. Pulmonolgy was stressed over figuring out why I can't breath and slight movement made me short of breath. He already sent me to Cardiology once, but they cleared me and said my heart was perfectly fine. While in Cardiology, the doctor flat out told me that there's nothing wrong heart-wise and Pulmonolgy was wasting everyone's time (he was nice about it, just stating the point he was making). After some time in his office, he wanted to do a stress test on my heart (I don't recall what happened to make him want it done) and an EKG. So that was scheduled ... and didn't go very well. In less than one minute, I hit the "target heart rate" based on age and whatever factors it lists. In under two minutes, the machine popped up a big warning advising the tester to SHUT DOWN the treadmill. That's not scary at all, right? So yeah, I was on the treadmill for roughly two minutes before getting off. She took my BP and heart rate a million times, checked my O2 stats, etc. So.... long story short, Cardio now says there IS a heart issue. I don't recall exactly what it was called... Inappropriate something Tachycardia or something like that.... but anyway, my heart is beating TOO fast and blood is getting backed up. So he put me on meds to slow my heart rate down. Guess what happened. I could breathe!!!!!!!!!!!! I had some side effects from the medication, so they had to switch (and we've switched several times and still have NOT gotten a good med + dose figured out, but we are certainly on the right track). My Neurologist has said all the tests are coming back fine and he has no clue why I have Neuropathy, why it's spreading, and why it's getting worse. He's also said he only cares about managing my symptoms from this point forward. So now I'm going to ask for a referral to another neurologist. Haven't seen Pulmonology lately, but have an appointment Monday for testing and to meet with the doctor immediately after for results and discussion. I imagine it will be a quiet visit.

~*Edit*~ I wanted to add, I've switched to 100% natural bath and beauty products and I rarely get hives/rashes! It has nearly cured my Urticaria (chronic hives). It was the best decision I've made in a long time and my skin and hair looks so much better! I make a good portion of the things I use, but some I buy through Etsy, Amazon, or the store's personal site. It's all natural products and has very low EWG scores for anything "branded" that I use. If anyone wants to switch from mainstream products but not sure where to start, feel free to PM me and I can share some of my resources. (I do NOT sell any products and only make for myself and close friends/family. I'll just be happy to share recipes, product reviews, and webpages that were beneficial to me when I started the journey to natural body care. That said, I did mail some of my favorites to my TA, Kelly, as a thank you for everything she's done!)

Trip
We are PAID IN FULL! Yeah, okay, so we had to be paid in full like two weeks ago. But it's a definite trip now. We are at CBR in a preferred room. All FP and dining ADRs are in stone at this point. Not much has really changed, except a few odds and ends. I'll do a recap, instead of editing original posts with what DID change and what got put into stone.

Recap
Sept 29th: Still leaving and driving as far as we can until stopping at a hotel for the night.

Sept 30th: Still waking up early, grabbing fast breakfast, and hitting the road until arrival. I'm hoping to arrive around lunch time, but may not. Once we arrive, we'll get settled and do whatever and head to MK around 3:30ish or so. We will stay until MSEP and Wishes (well, I'll head out with baby after MSEP, as I'm certain he won't enjoy Wishes). FPs are as follows:

• Jungle Cruise
• Big Thunder Mtn Railroad
• Buzz Lightyear

Oct. 1st: Still our DHS day and meeting up with Akki! We have two dining ADRs. We plan to stay from open to close and enjoy Fantasmic! I think the baby will be okay with F! as long as he's on my lap. Plus, he'll enjoy seeing the characters. We may use headphones or cotton to lower the noise levels though. We'll enjoy our day, and try to hit as many attractions as possible, but not rush it. We will get some shopping done. FP choices are as follows:

• Tower of Terror (for Akki and DD13)
• Toy Story
• Star Tours

Oct. 2nd: Still our MK day. We have one dining ADR and baby's first haircut at 10:30. We'll enjoy the day at MK and try to accomplish as much as possible. We plan to see the Festival of Fantasy parade at 3:00, so no afternoon break for us. Our FP selections are as follows:

• Barnstormer
• Peter Pan
• 7 Dwarfs

Oct. 3rd: Still our AK day with a few changes. We have one dining ADR and will leave the park once we are done with what we want to do. We plan to hit the resort, change into our dapper clothes, and head to DHS for Dapper Day! I already have my dress and petticoat. Not sure what to do about the kids though. Mom is sewing her own dress! Our FP selections are as follows:

• Kali River Rapids (mom and older kids only)
• Kilimanjaro Safari
• Expedition Everest

Oct. 4th: Still our free day! We will be meeting up with Kouga at some point in the day (probably at DTD). We have one dining ADR so we can be flexible the rest of the day. We may do mini golf or DQ or swim or something. Who knows. So the swimming won't be when Kouga is hanging out, but maybe before/after meeting up with Kouga.

Oct. 5th: Still our EP day. We have two dining ADRs. We plan to make it a full day at EP, mostly focused on FW. We will try the Beverly. Baby and I will head out in the evening, but mom and kids will stay for the night show. FPs are selected:

• Soarin'
• Character Spot
• Mission Space (green)

Upcoming: Oct. 6th: The day we do more stuff... maybe.

 

[DMGeurts]

Yay!!! LIDDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was so happy to log on today and see an update from you! You've been on my mind a lot lately and I've been wondering how you are doing. I am happy that I get to keep up with you a little bit on FB. I hope the kids and family are doing well?

I am so glad you went into the neurologist and pulmonologist (sorry if I am messing these up...) and even more glad that the treadmill test was able to provide some insight and lead you on the right track health wise - I sure hope they are able to narrow it down further and get you to where you need to be.

I also have to say, I've done a little bit of research regarding skin creams and body washes... Well - skin stuff in general... In my quest to find foods that are good for me and are better for my health - our skin is also an organ, so it makes sense that all of the chemicals we put on it are eventually absorbed... I think it's great that you've gone the natural route with this... I have not gone down that road yet - but it's something I have looked into and considered... Not that I have stopped considering it - I just haven't gone that far yet.

for being paid in full! That's awesome! I am so glad your trip is still on and that everything seems to have fallen into place nicely. Your plans and FPs sound great! Dapper Day sounds amazing too!

Anyways... Super happy to see you here again Liddy! I've missed you bunches!

D~

 

[Lidian]

Yay!!! LIDDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was so happy to log on today and see an update from you! You've been on my mind a lot lately and I've been wondering how you are doing. I am happy that I get to keep up with you a little bit on FB. I hope the kids and family are doing well?

Awww, you and your girls have been on my mind lately, too! We never get to talk, since we're both so busy with that life thing we have to do. Just know we love you and the girls and miss you dearly!

I am so glad you went into the neurologist and pulmonologist (sorry if I am messing these up...) and even more glad that the treadmill test was able to provide some insight and lead you on the right track health wise - I sure hope they are able to narrow it down further and get you to where you need to be.

Well, neurology and cardiology, actually. But who's checking? While I didn't care for the treadmill test, I am glad they did it and got answers from it. One day, we'll have everything in order. It's just trial and error right now while we find the right medication that works and provides little to no side effects. So we're definitely on the right track. We just need to find the perfect med and dose! The first beta blocker they put me on was a miracle drug! But, bad side effects. So... yeah.

I also have to say, I've done a little bit of research regarding skin creams and body washes... Well - skin stuff in general... In my quest to find foods that are good for me and are better for my health - our skin is also an organ, so it makes sense that all of the chemicals we put on it are eventually absorbed... I think it's great that you've gone the natural route with this... I have not gone down that road yet - but it's something I have looked into and considered... Not that I have stopped considering it - I just haven't gone that far yet.

I love this natural route! And I love it even more when it's something I make myself. I can control it more and tailor it to fit me best. Plus, my skin and hair have looked better now than it did with all the mainstream stuff! If you ever decide to go that route, hit me up. I'll be happy to share resources I used, recipes, my favorite shops for pre-made items, and reviews of products I used. What works for me may not work for you, but I'd be more than happy to help you get on the right path when you're ready! From head to toe, everything I use is natural. Now I just need to work on what I put INSIDE my body.

for being paid in full! That's awesome! I am so glad your trip is still on and that everything seems to have fallen into place nicely. Your plans and FPs sound great! Dapper Day sounds amazing too!

Anyways... Super happy to see you here again Liddy! I've missed you bunches!

D~

Thank you D!

I can't wait for Dapper Day! I need to get the kids some clothes. I have my dress and petticoat already. Mom is making her own dress (she's cutting the pattern and material as I type)! I'll post pics once we get everything sorted.

Anyway, so glad to be back and feeling better and having more time! I've missed you, and everyone, so many bunches!!!

 

[Marnm02]

Plans look great! We will be crossing paths lots of times! I hope you get a quick and efficient solution for the medical issues!

 

[Chicago Mo]

Hey! your back!!! It's so good to 'see' you!! I do hope they find out what is going on with your heart and i am sorry you are going through all this. just terrible.

Your plans look excellent! so glad your trip is around the corner you need some FUN STUFF!!!

 

[Lidian]

Plans look great! We will be crossing paths lots of times! I hope you get a quick and efficient solution for the medical issues!

Really? That's awesome! Be sure to hollar us or flag us down! I'd love to say "hi" and chat for a second.

Cardiologist increased my heart meds. We will see where that goes. It usually takes a few days to "kick in" when they mess with my meds. Fingers crossed this works!

Hey! your back!!! It's so good to 'see' you!! I do hope they find out what is going on with your heart and i am sorry you are going through all this. just terrible.

Your plans look excellent! so glad your trip is around the corner you need some FUN STUFF!!!

Well, they know what's going on with my heart, they just need to find the perfect drug/dose to fix it. It does suck, but it is what it is and it could be worse, right?

Thanks! I am stoked for my trip! You're tagging along, right?

 

[Lidian]

Day 6: Hollywood Studios
October 6th
Tuesday​

Woot! We're on day 6!

Today, we'll be visiting DHS for the morning. Well, we're going to doze in a bit. I don't expect us to arrive within the first hour of park opening. We don't have any dining happening this day, so it's pretty relaxed. Our main FPs we're focused on are Toy Story and Star Tours. We'll leave whenever we get bored or ready. What will we do after? Probably hop to another park. Or... maybe we'll spend the afternoon at a waterpark and THEN go to DHS. I dunno. It's a laid back day. All we know is no dining to tie us down, so we can do whatever we want. And since we'll have TSM and ST earlier in the week, it isn't a big deal if we miss out on those, too.

How about some pictures of the monsters from previous trips? Will that hold you over until you can hear about Day 7: The day Mom picks the food... or will the food pick mom?

Handy Manny + Monsters 2009

Handy Manny + Middle Monster 2012

Middle Monster sliding at HISTK playground 2010

Green Army Man + Monsters 2011

Green Army standing on Middle Monster's foot 2012

 

[Chicago Mo]

hysterical... funny stuff with the army men!
Yes pictures do help.

 

[Lidian]

Day 7: Epcot
October 7th
Wednesday​

Today we will sleep in a bit. No need to make RD, as we'll be focused on FOOD & WINE! Okay, so maybe just the food. Of course we'll have FPs for the day, but odds are, we'll only use our Soarin ones. I'm sure we'll get everything else done in FW on our previous EP day. So our focus will be touring the WSC and letting mom decide what to snack on for us!

Since food will be dedicated to another post, I won't go into details here ... but mom is in charge of taking us around the food booths at F&W! She also picked our ADR for dinner! (Lunch will be lots of snacks, in case it wasn't obvious.) We'll visit the shops in the WSC and hit some of the attractions and characters. Once we're done with dinner, we'll either tour WSC some more or find something else to get into. We are trying to make use of the PH option a bit.

On another note, I finished up my shirt spreadsheet. I made a chart so everyone can tell what they are supposed to wear each day to match a general theme based on the main park we're visiting or an ADR. I will place it in my Disney binder so everyone can refer to it when deciding what to wear! Mom didn't have any Disney themed shirts, so I've purchased several for her and have some in my own closet to loan her. I'll go into my shirt sheet later.

I've got some of the packing done, as we're officially TWO WEEKS today!!!

My To Do list is still HUGE. And we have a super busy weekend. One of my cousins is getting married! Two of my kiddos are part of the wedding. DS9 will be an usher and DD13 will be keeping the guest book. So Friday we have rehearsal and dinner, Saturday is the wedding, etc. On a good note, they are going on a cruise for their honeymoon (I don't recall which one) and afterwards will visit WDW for a couple of days! The exciting part is that I'll get to see them while they're on their Disneymoon portion! (They aren't taking their honeymoon until October due to work schedules.) I'm sad for them that she didn't take my advice and book ADRs at 180 days, but at least they will get some MK time!

Anyway ... So lots of packing to do, clean out the van, get the oil changed (and maybe some other things?) ... Grrrr!

OH! And when I was packing my sunscreen, something weird happened. Does anyone else use natural products and maybe have an answer for future reference? I purchased my sunscreen off Etsy. There wasn't a statement on expiration or anything, just storage. I did PM the shop and ask for guidance and they had never heard of my issue. I only asked if it meant if it was spoilage (age or improper storage on my part) and they didn't know. I never once asked for a replacement, as it was 3 months old and natural products don't keep the same way as mainstream products. Anyway, it started to turn purple-grey. It was weird. Everyone I asked said they had never heard of that. The shop sent a replacement (and I have begged them to invoice me for the item, as I do NOT think it has anything to do with their work). So I will have sunscreen for the trip, but I'm just curious if anyone has ever had this issue or know what it is for future reference.



Again, I'm sure it was something I've done with storage. It's never been used and about 3 months old.

Anyway ... I'm hoping to be a bit post happy today because my trip is around the corner and I have a super busy next few days!

Enjoy some pics from our last F&W adventures!

DS9 was drinking from the baby's sippy cup. I'm not sure why ... I guess he didn't want to wait for us to get him a drink?

They were enjoying something near UK... fisherman stew or something? I don't remember. It was like a seafood soup. DH and DD both got one, and the baby loved it, too!

I enjoyed breakfast at Starbuck's. GO PUMPKIN!

I'm so hoping the fried cheese and gyros are back at Greece this year! YUM!

 

[Lidian]

Day 8: Lazy Day
October 8th
Thursday​

Today is a lazy day for us. We have a dinner ADR but no other plans set in stone. Options are a waterpark, swimming, mini golf, shopping, or whatever we decide to do. We will certainly sleep in this day. There's no doubt about that part.

And since there isn't much to report, this will be a short post!

And... I don't really have any pictures to add.

 

[Lidian]

Day 9: Magic Kingdom
October 9th
Friday​

This is our last park day. We will be hitting MK and hitting it hard. We have 3 ADRs this day!

We also have FPs for ETWB, 7 Dwarfs, and A&E! So we'll have a busy day for sure! Since it's a party night (we aren't attending), we have to be out early. That gives us time for one last swim before we head out the next morning.

Our focus today will be Fantasyland and hitting up anything we missed or need a second go on.

Enjoy a few pics from last year's MK visits.

DS2 got comfy on the TTA.

DD13 trying to figure out how to pull the sword out.

A ride on 7D with some friends!

 

[Lidian]

Day 10: Departure
October 10th
Saturday​

So this is the day we pack up the van and head back home. So not much to report since it's a sad day for anyone leaving their magical place. We'll have breakfast at the resort in some fashion (either in our room or in the food court) and head out by around 10AM. Not sure if we'll make it home this day or we'll stop over somewhere in GA. Fingers crossed we can make the drive so we can sleep in our own beds. At this point, it will be nearly two weeks since I saw DH, and I'd really like to curl up in bed with him instead of the kids in a hotel room. So we'll see. I do know we'll probably hit the playground for a bit before we leave -- let the kids run out some energy so they'll be okay with travel for a bit. And we'll spend up any remaining snack credits on portable treats.

We'll have lunch and dinner on the road somewhere (probably fast food -- unhealthy and delicious!).

Coming up next, FOOD! All about our food experiences, plus some other planning info I've done!

And thus, the extinction of the cranky pants has been told.

(In case you didn't catch it, DH = The Cranky Pants, and since he isn't going... he's extinct... or something. I dunno. Get it? Yeah, I know, I'm not funny.)

 

[Chicago Mo]

Your Back!


again....

I've got some of the packing done, as we're officially TWO WEEKS today!!!

YAHOO! before you know it!

I enjoyed breakfast at Starbuck's. GO PUMPKIN!

What is it with the pumpkin?!?! I cannot stop eating/drinking it ALL!

I'm so hoping the fried cheese and gyros are back at Greece this year! YUM!

OMG that looks delish

nd since there isn't much to report, this will be a short post!

Short and sweet to the point!

DS2 got comfy on the TTA.

This looks exactly like i do!

So this is the day we pack up the van and head back home.

Boo.. not reading this part.

(In case you didn't catch it, DH = The Cranky Pants, and since he isn't going... he's extinct... or something. I dunno. Get it? Yeah, I know, I'm not funny.)

This is a damn riot.

 

[Marnm02]

I'm jealous that you are going without your DH! As fun as that sounds, I'm not sure I could manage!

It's getting sooo close now for our trips! Can't wait!

 

[DMGeurts]

First... I am not sure about the sunscreen? I've never purchased natural products like that - so I am not sure what happened. It was very nice of them to send you a new one though.

Love all of the plans for your last few days - it sounds like you all will have a great time!

The F&W stuff looks amazing... Honestly - I haven't even looked at it yet... I need to, but it just seems so overwhelming to me.

After a long drive and such a long time away - it will be great to sleep in your own bed.

Thanks for all of the updates! Not long now!

D~

 

[Lidian]

Your Back!


again....

Yeah, yeah. I know.

YAHOO! before you know it!

I'm SINGLE DIGIT DANCING today!!!

What is it with the pumpkin?!?! I cannot stop eating/drinking it ALL!

YUSSSSS! EAT/DRINK ALL THE PUMPKIN!!!!! ALL OF IT!!!

DH was making fun of me because I put Pumpkin Spiced coffee and Pumpkin cupcakes in the cart last night.... and was POed that they didn't have the Pumpkin Spiced creamer! I stood in the creamer section throwing a hissy fit. They didn't have my normal creamer either (Sweet Cream). He was rolling his eyes and claiming to just pick one ... but PUMPKIN! I NEEDED PUMPKIN!!!! (I settled for something, but don't ask what, because I don't even remember.... it's probably gross. )

OMG that looks delish

It was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO good. SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO good. SOO SOOO SOOOOOOOO good. Hang on, need to mop up the drool from my desk and the floor. Mmmmmmmmmmmmm!

(We need a salivating emoji here!)

Short and sweet to the point!

This looks exactly like i do!

It might be how I look this year without DH to help wrangle the kids! I know mom will do her absolute best, but me and her both may look like this!

Boo.. not reading this part.

Don't blame you!

This is a damn riot.

I'm jealous that you are going without your DH! As fun as that sounds, I'm not sure I could manage!

It's getting sooo close now for our trips! Can't wait!

I'm not sure I will be able to manage either. However, we'll see. This could be an awesome trip, or we may be ready to head home before we even reach the FL border.

I'm at 9 days! What's your countdown now?

First... I am not sure about the sunscreen? I've never purchased natural products like that - so I am not sure what happened. It was very nice of them to send you a new one though.

That was SO AWESOME of them! I still want to pay for it. I feel really bad for them sending it to me, but that's how you do customer service! (I had an issue with another product they sent and wanted to "fix" it myself, but they replaced that one, too!) I am definitely going to support this business and recommend them to those who inquire about my natural products.

Love all of the plans for your last few days - it sounds like you all will have a great time!

I know we'll have a blast!

The F&W stuff looks amazing... Honestly - I haven't even looked at it yet... I need to, but it just seems so overwhelming to me.

It is TOTALLY overwhelming! We leave in 8 days (arrive in 9) and I haven't really done ANY F&W research! It's like... where do you even start? We'll probably just grab the "passport" thing that lists all the food options available on our first EP day and make a plan before our 2nd EP day.

After a long drive and such a long time away - it will be great to sleep in your own bed.

Definitely! I miss my bed when I'm grocery shopping and it's past nap time!

Thanks for all of the updates! Not long now!

SINGLE DIGITS! And more updates coming!

 

[Chicago Mo]

I'm SINGLE DIGIT DANCING today!!!

WHAT?!?!

AWESOME!!!

POed that they didn't have the Pumpkin Spiced creamer!

WHAT? I have it... just sayin...

I NEEDED PUMPKIN!!!!

I'm going to the store TODAY for more..

(We need a salivating emoji here!)

This cracked me UP!!!

 

[Lidian]

FOOD!
9/29-10/10​

So this post is all about the foods that we'll enjoy while on our trip! All the yummy, delicious, mouthwatering, amazing, scrumptious FOOOOOOOOOOD! Are you salivating yet? I sure am!

9/29 Travel Day
Dinner: This is a travel day, so we'll be stuck with fast food options along I-75.

9/30 Arrival Day & MK
Breakfast: Hotel from where we crashed (in GA). Probably cereals or whatever is on their continental buffet, if they have one. If not, then whatever we grab from a drive-thru nearby.

Lunch: Odds are, we'll hit fast food somewhere prior to arrival. Unless we've made SUPER good time. Then it will be something from CBR's food court.

Dinner: Probably Cosmic Ray's in the MK, however, nothing will be guaranteed this night. Definitely a CS meal.

10/1 DHS
Breakfast: Something quick in the room (poptarts, granola bar, etc.).

Lunch: Hollywood & Vine Fantasmic! package! We wanted to ensure we had decent seats for F!, so I had my TA kill a few birds with one stone. We knew we wanted to meet the Disney Junior characters, eat lunch, see F!, so why not all at once? We have an 11:20 ADR for H&V F! package booked. We love breakfast here, so excited to try lunch! I hear that the lunch food is mediocre, but that's okay! It's something new for me. This was something the rest of my family did in 2009, but I was too sick to join them.

Dinner:

50s Prime Time Cafe! I can't wait to take mom here! I also hope someone gets in trouble (and that we get a server who plays the role)! This is one of my favorite places to dine. Perhaps DD13 can set the table again!

I already know what I'm ordering!

Just look at that delicious pot roast! Mmmmm!

Did you say more pot roast? OKAY!

10/2 MK
Breakfast: Something fast in the room.

Lunch: Friar's Nook or Pinocchio Village Haus. We'll definitely have a CS meal here.

Dinner:

Crystal Palace! We have a 5:00 ADR that we'll enjoy. Since MK closes at 7, we'll eat and then leave.

Perhaps DS9 will get to enjoy more shrimps.

10/3 AK/DHS
Breakfast:

I hate that Donald doesn't meet outside anymore, but at least he still meets, right? We LOVE Tusker House for lunch, so we decided to mix things up a bit and try breakfast this time! Plus, it's a prepark since it's an 8:10 ADR with a 9:00 open.

Lunch: Flame Tree BBQ! YUM! I don't even like BBQ, but this place is AMAZING! My mouth is watering thinking about the BBQ pork sandwich!

Dinner: We'll eat CS at DHS in our Dapper clothes! I wished I would have thought and gotten 50s PTC, but we'll just enjoy something fast! We're thinking Backlot Express, Min & Bill's, Fairfax Fare, or Catalina Eddie's. (Feel free to help us narrow it down!)

10/4 Free Day!
Brunch: 'Ohana at 10:45. This is a new one for us! We've never been to either 'Ohana meal, so we're excited to try breakfast. I booked a late seating so we could sleep in some. This gives us a brunch and then we can go about our day without worry!

Dinner: We'll have a CS meal somewhere at DTD or at the resort. We're supposed to meet up with Kouga, so it will probably be wherever he picks (or if we've parted ways by dinner, then at the resort). Who knows! If we do DTD, it will probably be Wolfgang Puck Express. Mmmmm!

10/5 EP
Breakfast:

Akershus! We have an 8:00 breakfast (pre-park since EP opens at 9). We love dinner here, so breakfast will be a new experience for us! This also puts us in the park early for our FW day of fun!

Lunch: Sunshine Seasons.

So many options and the food was so good! Have you seen their bakery case?! OMG! I couldn't decide!

Dinner: We'll dive RIGHT IN to our food....

We'll play Peek-a-Boo with some chipmunks at Garden Grill at 6:35!

We'll have the most fun with a family dinner!

The food here was SO AMAZINGLY GOOD! Mmmmmmm! So I had to book it again! I can't wait!

10/6 DHS/MK/EP
Breakfast: Something quick in the room.

Lunch: Backlot Express. This is my favorite CS location at DHS! Mmmm! I usually have a salad or something. I think I had a veggie sandwich last time? I don't recall.

Dinner: It depends on if we're at MK or EP for dinner.... So we'll either eat at MK or somewhere in the WSC at EP. Possibilities are Liberty Inn, Lotus Blossom, Sommerfest, or Yorkshire if we're at EP.

10/7 EP
Breakfast: Something quick in the room.

Lunch: Snack credits around the F&W booths! I'm not sure what we'll snack on, but we'll use at least 3 snack credits each, maybe more! We'll enjoy foods and treats! Mmmm! I can't wait! I need to see what options are available.... lol

Dinner: Mom picked out .... BIERGARTEN! Yummy! Can't wait to enjoy some delicious German dishes at 5:20!

10/8 Free Day
Breakfast: Something quick in the room.

Lunch: CS meal at the food court at CBR or WGPX at DTD.

Dinner:

For some reason, I have more pics of CM than any other restaurant... lol We love CM, so we'll enjoy dinner at 5:30! I originally booked a "brunch" here as well, but I wanted our free day to be more free, so we'll just have dinner! Mmmmm!

10/9 MK
Breakfast: Be Our Guest at 8:00 with a 9:00 park opening. Hooray! We might get a spin on 7D without a long wait! I've already ordered our food:
DD13: Veggie quiche
DS9: French Toast
Mom: Eggs Florentine
Me: Meats & Cheese
DS2: sharing

Lunch: Be Our Guest at 11:00. Yep, here again! Already ordered food as well:
DD13: Braised Pork & Master's Cupcake
DS9: Mahi Mahi
Mom: Chuck Roast sandwich & Eclair a l'orange
Me: Braised Pork & Master's Cupcake
DS2: sharing

Dinner: Be Our Guest at 4:55. All three meals! Can you tell we love BoG? Three menus, three meals. Mmmmm!

10/10 Travel Day
Breakfast: Food court at CBR.

Lunch: Something fast on the road.

Dinner: Something fast on the road.

SNACKS​

Some of the snacks we plan to enjoy are pretzels, F&W offerings, cupcakes at Starring Rolls, a Dole Whip, Mickey ice cream, cotton candy. Any suggestions for other uses?

And thus, this concludes the FOOD. I need to mop now....

 

[Lidian]

WHAT?!?!

AWESOME!!!

Iknowright?!

WHAT? I have it... just sayin...

So jealous. Put on a pot of coffee... I'm on my way over!

I'm going to the store TODAY for more..

Love it! MORE PUMPKIN! ALL THE PUMPKIN!

This cracked me UP!!!

But it's TRUE!!!!!

 

[DMGeurts]

I still cannot believe how little the kids were in those pictures. Wasn't that the same trip we met you on? I think so?

Are you able to eat at many fast food places? I know I have issues - and tend to stick to a few favorites.... McDs, Burger King and Wendy's are definitely out. Hopefully this goes smoothly for you.

Your first days plans look great! I cannot believe you will be there in 9 days!

I know how you feel about F&W... I really *should* be researching it, but it's just soooo overwhelming! I don't know where to start or what to do? It's kind of the "deer in the headlights" look - ya know? So, I am depending on you to come home and give me some good recommendations - MmmK? LOL

Super excited for you guys - you will have a great time!

D~