The "I Didn't Get To That" But Still The Best Trip Ever! **Final Thoughts 1/27/09**

[Native NYer]

Wishes at the Poly!!!! The beach is so peaceful.

 

[anbouk]

I'm here to follow along! Great plans and BTW the more pics, the merrier ! Also, how far is Tampa back to Orlando, do you do this by taxi (cost ?) or by car (friends?). I may be interested in doing this and stopping to visit relatives, too, this time around.

 

[englishrose47]

Morning Kat ! Some of the threads on the Budget board have fridge, toaster and coffee pot ! Maybe you could check it out or you could pass it on if you buy one !! Just my thoughts dear friend !!

 

[MomofCKJ]

I'm here!
Hey you check out of Pop the day I check in! We just miss each other there! I do hope I run into you at some point over the trip and can say Hi!

Are you a big coffee fan? If so I think I'd do the coffee maker. Gosh WDW coffee is so awful. I am giong to go through withdrawals I think. I remember at Pop last time mixing half coffee/half hot cocoa and it was okay. Straight coffee, blech!

And I think watching from Poly would be nice, even if you are doing it again later in the week. Or going to DTD would be fun too. Get some candy goodies after dinner.

Sounds great! I can't wait to hear more of your itinerary to see if our paths may cross!

Allyson

 

[kimisabella]

Great start so far - we're also taking a JetBlue flight out of JFK on 8/18 - maybe we'll see you in the airport!!

By the way, my dh was born and raised in brooklyn (bensonhurst)

 

[lazydoxy66]

Hi Kat!!

Just checkin' in. It's been a long busy week. The temps and humidity in Hoosierville have been great the last 2 days. Although I am still doin' B&J ice cream. How's it in Brooklyn?

 

[KatGarcia]

I'm here to follow along! Great plans and BTW the more pics, the merrier ! Also, how far is Tampa back to Orlando, do you do this by taxi (cost ?) or by car (friends?). I may be interested in doing this and stopping to visit relatives, too, this time around.

I think its about 45-1 hour or so. I am having my friend drive me tho and I have never taken the drive but she says its not too bad.

Morning Kat ! Some of the threads on the Budget board have fridge, toaster and coffee pot ! Maybe you could check it out or you could pass it on if you buy one !! Just my thoughts dear friend !!

Thats a pretty good idea!! I will have to look into passing it on....

I'm here!
Hey you check out of Pop the day I check in! We just miss each other there! I do hope I run into you at some point over the trip and can say Hi!

Are you a big coffee fan? If so I think I'd do the coffee maker. Gosh WDW coffee is so awful. I am giong to go through withdrawals I think. I remember at Pop last time mixing half coffee/half hot cocoa and it was okay. Straight coffee, blech!

And I think watching from Poly would be nice, even if you are doing it again later in the week. Or going to DTD would be fun too. Get some candy goodies after dinner.

Sounds great! I can't wait to hear more of your itinerary to see if our paths may cross!

Allyson

HI!!! Thanks for coming!!! I will be back at pop later in the week for something, I dunno if you will still be there.... we'll have to work on that.

Great start so far - we're also taking a JetBlue flight out of JFK on 8/18 - maybe we'll see you in the airport!!

By the way, my dh was born and raised in brooklyn (bensonhurst)

What time is your flight? (If you don't mind my asking), My DH is a bensonhurst boy too!!!!

Hi Kat!!

Just checkin' in. It's been a long busy week. The temps and humidity in Hoosierville have been great the last 2 days. Although I am still doin' B&J ice cream. How's it in Brooklyn?

HIYA! It was rainy and yucky today BUT less muggy which I can deal with. Its supposed to get hot again later in the weekend. yuck.

 

[jordanyosh]

I'm here now. I'm caught up.

Will you be able to get into your room before 3pm?

As for what to do that first night? DTD is always nice.....

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Yeah for a solo trip! I have one of my own coming up in Oct and like reading about other people's adventures. Add me to the list of folks who would like to see the childhood Disney pictures! And I'd vote Wishes from the Poly beach for night one... although you really can't go wrong... you'll be in Disney!!!

 

[Hedy]

Enjoy being solo-I love it!

 

[kimisabella]

What time is your flight? (If you don't mind my asking), My DH is a bensonhurst boy too!!!!

Our flight is at 6:35 a.m. - we're flying into West Palm Beach to visit relatives for the day, then driving to wdw that afternoon

That's so funny your dh is from bensonhurst - my inlaws still live there, on
west 8th street

 

[PrincessV]

Thanks...it's a bit a la your idea, but I needed filler lol.

Listen, I appropriate 80% of my TR ideas from other people - chances are, the whole "look back through pics" was someone else's to start!

My friend’s L, M & their daughter H are picking me up. It was about $50 less to fly to Tampa than Orlando and I get to see my friends!!!

Yay! Fun airport, too

I am considering watching wishes from one of the monorail resorts…if we last until 10pm. Or we can hit DTD for some shopping. I dunno. I need some help.
That’s day one in a nutshell…. Feedback welcome!

I like either one of these - and you can play it by ear!

Girl...Wishes from the Poly beach is to DIE for. do it.

But, you're going to be at GF...you have a perfect view from there too!

But the GF doesn't have Lapu Lapus.

 

[englishrose47]

Evening Kat! Having a quiet weekend everyone is away camping !!

 

[KatGarcia]

I'm here now. I'm caught up.

Will you be able to get into your room before 3pm?

As for what to do that first night? DTD is always nice.....

YAY! Thanks for coming! Even if I can't get into the room we can still just hang out at Pop, but I'm hoping for some early room entry mojo!

Yeah for a solo trip! I have one of my own coming up in Oct and like reading about other people's adventures. Add me to the list of folks who would like to see the childhood Disney pictures! And I'd vote Wishes from the Poly beach for night one... although you really can't go wrong... you'll be in Disney!!!

I am going to post the pics I just haven't had too muhc pc time these past few days (DH works from home on the pc).

Enjoy being solo-I love it!

I am really truly excited about being solo!

Our flight is at 6:35 a.m. - we're flying into West Palm Beach to visit relatives for the day, then driving to wdw that afternoon

That's so funny your dh is from bensonhurst - my inlaws still live there, on
west 8th street

Nice! I might see you! I will have LGMH's on my very blue luggage and my Tan Mickey Mouse Club tote- so look for me!

Listen, I appropriate 80% of my TR ideas from other people - chances are, the whole "look back through pics" was someone else's to start!


Yay! Fun airport, too

I like either one of these - and you can play it by ear!




But the GF doesn't have Lapu Lapus.

Tampa airport is fun? Should I be worried????

Are there any good drinks at GF? I should take that into consideration! HMMMMM.

Evening Kat! Having a quiet weekend everyone is away camping !!

Must be nice!!! More DIS time too!

 

[KatGarcia]

Ok Let's plan Day 2 kids!

Tuesday August 19th

AK Morning (Park opens 9am)

Must do:
Everest
Nemo Show
Planet Watch

Lunch Flame Tree BBQ

Afternoon break

Evening @ Epcot (park closes @ 9pm, EMH till 12 midnight, IROE 9pm)
7:20pm Rose & Crown (still trying for something closer to 9pm..I'll keep calling)

So as far as this morning goes I def want to ride Everest. I have been itching to ride it again since last time. I was wimpy for 2 trips and never rode and after I did I loved it! I would love to see the Nemo Show as well (saw Lion King last time). I have never taken the train over to Rafiki's before..is it worth it??

I am thinking if I don't really feel like staying in AK after Everest then I will head over to MK sine I usually go there first on every trip.

Ok thoughts and ideas??????

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Kat, as a 7 or 8 year old...in WDW...or MK 'cause thats really all there was. These pcis are from 3 years of trips and aren;t dated or anything. They were given to me by my granmother who never wrote anything on the backs. Remember these are pics of old pics but they are decent enough to see...

Uncle Dave, me, Uncle Don

That's me & Grandpa waving in the middle

Me & My First Minnie Doll

My Favorite Dress EVER (I wore it the whole trip) and my awesome Strawberry Shortcake Sneakers!

The Mouse himself

Minnie!

Tweedle Dee & Tweedle Dum

Grandpa & Me Before our character breakfast on this famously named boat!

Pluto from the character breakfast

Donald Duck

Cindy and her very big hair!

Hope you all enjoyed!

Help Plan Day 3 HERE!!!

 

[Goofyluver]

I have never taken the train over to Rafiki's before..is it worth it??

Once.

Ok thoughts and ideas??????

Please do Nemo.

Kat, as a 7 or 8 year old...in WDW...or MK 'cause thats really all there was. These pcis are from 3 years of trips and aren;t dated or anything. They were given to me by my granmother who never wrote anything on the backs. Remember these are pics of old pics but they are decent enough to see...

OMG Kat. You're so freakin' cute. I loooove the one with you and Cindy. What was up with that hair???

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Love all the old pictures Kat!

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Love your vintage pictures! You were adorable in your minnie mouse dress and strawberry shortcake... I was a big fan of hers too! Thanks for sharing!

 

[englishrose47]

Morning Kat!Those pix were too cute Loved the dress!!
Nemo is a definate soooo cute !!
Not a roller coaster fan soo no comment on Everest!!
Have you ever done the trails .. They are okay but not toooo exciting!!

 

[MomofCKJ]

Great pictures! Whoa was Cindy's hair huge or what? My goodness what a 'do!

I love the trails at AK but we did take the train once to Rafiki's and it was just 'eh. There is a petting zoo and then inside were some exhibits and characters. The one neat thing that I didn't see but have heard they do there is the animal surgeries and medical procedures which you can view. That might be cool to see.

Are you talking about the Petals Meet on Sunday at Pop? I am planning to stop by there. If that is what you mean I'll probably get to meet you then!

Allyson