The "I can't keep a secret" PTR (12/2013)

[Disneychix]

Look at expedia for great hotel rates right now. Most are easy to cancel if you choose not to stay. YOu can get a DTD resort for less than $100/night. Some with free breakfast.

 

[mchelle77]

Look at expedia for great hotel rates right now. Most are easy to cancel if you choose not to stay. YOu can get a DTD resort for less than $100/night. Some with free breakfast.

We ended up going through Groupon - it's one of Disney's "good neighbor" hotels. Got a place a mile from Downtown Disney for $110 for a 2 night stay. Kids eat free, 2 pools, 2 restaurants (kids eat free). I love that we saved $100 and are 20 minutes closer

Once we realized that having a kitchen wasn't necessary (we won't be cooking the night of BMG because we'll be at Citywalk, and I don't think we're gonna want to cook on Thanksgiving because we'll have just driven all that way) we realized that being around the WDW area was more important.

Now to find a place to have dinner Thanksgiving night.

 

[mchelle77]

OK, so NOW ...

Sat - EoS lunch (Q), Raglan dinner (T)
Sun - BOG lunch (Q), O'hana (T)
Mon - CRT lunch (2T), Starbucks gift card snack, Wishes Dessert party 8pm
Tue - Biergarten lunch (OOP), France dinner? (Q)
Wed - 50's Prime Time lunch (T), Starring Rolls (Q)
Thur - Yak & Yeti lunch (Q), Kona dinner (OOP)
Fri - Port Royale lunch (Q), Cape May dinner (T)
Sat - 1900 Park Fare breakfast (T)

 

[mchelle77]

We leave NEXT Wednesday! Only 7 more work days to deal with. Had a great weekend with most of my favorite people, and tonight we booked the Disney cruise for April 2015! Feeling very lucky.

 

[LB1122]

Holy Cow a Cruise!!!!! That is so awesome. Very exciting.

And only 1 week until the big surprise is let out. LUCKY!!!

 

[mchelle77]

Thanks, I can NOT wait!!! Although I'm letting myself get a little stressed now and then when I hear about someone being sick. I could deal with a little cold ... but I do NOT want anyone sick on that drive down If something is going to happen, I'd prefer it beforehand so we can see our doctor and have time to get over it before leaving.

I'm REALLY glad now that we will be doing 3 non-park days first ... will be good to have IF one of us does get something.

I know it's doing me no good to stress about it, but this happens every time we have a vaca planned. And this is the first time we've planned one in December (when it's more likely to happen) GAHH ... never planning a winter vacation again, it's too worrisome!

 

[Aimros]

I've been following along - your trip looks awesome! Just wanted to wish you a happy one-week to go! Try not to worry about getting sick, worrying will only make it worse! (I worry before every trip too, though ). Maybe buy some Emergen-C or Airborne and start stocking up on VitC before next week? Although your daughter might be a bit confused... haha!

 

[mchelle77]

I've been following along - your trip looks awesome! Just wanted to wish you a happy one-week to go! Try not to worry about getting sick, worrying will only make it worse! (I worry before every trip too, though ). Maybe buy some Emergen-C or Airborne and start stocking up on VitC before next week? Although your daughter might be a bit confused... haha!

Welcome! And thank you

I have all of the above LOL Emergen-C at work, Airborne (in the form of sour patch kids) that my daughter is taking (she thinks they're just regular vitamins) and Zicam just in case sometihng starts. Our daughter won't bat an eyelash at taking something because we told her how it's cold and flu season and we're just trying to help avoid getting sick. She just got her flu shot a little over a month ago (and HATED it)

I think right now I'm more worried that the new luggage in the closet will give something away. But because we just booked the cruise she may think anything vacation-related is because of that. So I think we're good for now! More of a chance of someone spilling it than her figuring it out.

 

[STLMickeyMom]

you are so close! I hope no one slips and says something in front of your DD! and i'm keeping my fingers crossed, sending good vibes, saying a prayer, whatever it takes, to help you all avoid any germs! I get the same way when our trips get close. last time the boys I nanny thought I was losing my mind every time I freaked out about germs when they would hug or kiss my girls or try to share snacks (all things they do on a regular basis since I've been the boys nanny since before I had the girls and they are now all like siblings). here's wishing you healthy days before your trip!

 

[mchelle77]

Thanks, I think we may need it! My coworker is sick, and I just had an asthma attack on the treadmill at the gym for the first time in YEARS. Appt tomorrow morning to get an inhaler. Jeez .... didn't want to be paying for a dr appt right before leaving ...

 

[mchelle77]

My husband just called and wants to leave tomorrow instead of Wednesday! He said that storm headed to the East Coast is making him nervous - I was worried that he'd want to wait it out, but nope. He wants to try to get some miles in before it really gets here, so I'm seeing about taking a half day and we'd leave right after we got our daughter from school at 3pm tomorrow.

That would put us in VA tomorrow night and get us there Wednesday. I have to call to see if we can add a night to our pre-park hotel too. And cancel our nail appt LOL

 

[STLMickeyMom]

Oh my gosh! Exciting!! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you beat any snow!

 

[wiigirl]

Oh my gosh! Exciting!! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you beat any snow!

x2

 

[LB1122]

Be safe ....you can always get your nails down when you get there. AND this means giving the surprise a little faster and less waiting!

 

[mchelle77]

Be safe ....you can always get your nails down when you get there. AND this means giving the surprise a little faster and less waiting!

Re: The nails - that's what my husband said. And I'm thrilled we're leaving earlier! I ended up getting the entire day off AND I got my daughter excused from school, so we're leaving at 4am tomorrow! I'm glad now we won't have to be traveling ON Thanksgiving now. We'll just have to switch hotels (ours wasn't available for Wednesday night. )

10.5 hours to go!!!!!

 

[mchelle77]

FYI - posting from my phone is a huge pain, but I'll definitely be keeping a journal and taking a TON of pics, so I'll do a TR when I get back. Unless my husband changes his mind and wants to bring the laptop - then maybe I'll do some sporadic updating.

Thanks all for being here to keep me company all these months! I can't wait to read others' TRs too!!

 

[STLMickeyMom]

I'm so excited for you and your family! Have a wonderful, magical trip!!

 

[Aimros]

Yay for leaving early! I hope the surprise was awesome this morning. Have a safe, easy drive down... Looking forward to sharing all about it!