The Official MARCH 2012 Thread! Countdown to Spring Break TOGETHER!!

[sandym718]

DH and I are heading down to POFQ for March 4-15 - at that time I'll be around 20 weeks pregnant. I realize that will change a few of our plans in terms of rides and perhaps our speed BUT I'm nervous because right now I'm just SO tired. I work, I come home and nap and then I go to bed. I can't imagine doing Disney while this exhausted. Everyone keeps telling me that all my energy will come back in the 2nd trimester - I sure hope so because I'm not sure I could do Disney at the level I'm at. Any advice?

Believe what everyone is telling you- you will get that energy back in the 2nd trimester! At 20 weeks you should be feeling really good. I found both the beginning and then the last few weeks to be hard, but not the middle! Congrats!

 

[Lidian]

DH and I are heading down to POFQ for March 4-15 - at that time I'll be around 20 weeks pregnant. I realize that will change a few of our plans in terms of rides and perhaps our speed BUT I'm nervous because right now I'm just SO tired. I work, I come home and nap and then I go to bed. I can't imagine doing Disney while this exhausted. Everyone keeps telling me that all my energy will come back in the 2nd trimester - I sure hope so because I'm not sure I could do Disney at the level I'm at. Any advice?

Everyone's pregnancy is different. I encourage you to keep your reservation and see how you feel. With my first one, I could barely move the entire pregnancy. The second one, I never slowed down. My two sisters were just the opposite.

Plus, even if you're suffering from exhaustion before you leave, you may get there and feel perky. And if you have to head back for a nap each day, that's fine, too. Napping at WDW is still better than napping at home, IMHO. Just tour at the pace you're most comfortable with.

 

[Luvin*Livvy]

I am happy to report that after a break from DisBoards (b/c of my jealousy of everyone else planning trips and I have a 3 year old who keeps me busy) we are headed back in March! My IL's surprised us on Christmas Eve...with hand delivered bags by Santa himself.....our family, my SIL's family and my BIL and his GF all received large bags and when we opened them, GIANT Mickey balloons popped out!!!!!! March 6th-12th Grand Floridian....HERE WE COME!!!! And I am so happy to be back on the DIS!!!! Only problem, we have no reservations for meals yet....YIKES! I'm on it this week though!

 

[oopsiDAISY]

I am happy to report that after a break from DisBoards (b/c of my jealousy of everyone else planning trips and I have a 3 year old who keeps me busy) we are headed back in March! My IL's surprised us on Christmas Eve...with hand delivered bags by Santa himself.....our family, my SIL's family and my BIL and his GF all received large bags and when we opened them, GIANT Mickey balloons popped out!!!!!! March 6th-12th Grand Floridian....HERE WE COME!!!! And I am so happy to be back on the DIS!!!! Only problem, we have no reservations for meals yet....YIKES! I'm on it this week though!

BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT EVER!!!!!

 

[Lidian]

I am happy to report that after a break from DisBoards (b/c of my jealousy of everyone else planning trips and I have a 3 year old who keeps me busy) we are headed back in March! My IL's surprised us on Christmas Eve...with hand delivered bags by Santa himself.....our family, my SIL's family and my BIL and his GF all received large bags and when we opened them, GIANT Mickey balloons popped out!!!!!! March 6th-12th Grand Floridian....HERE WE COME!!!! And I am so happy to be back on the DIS!!!! Only problem, we have no reservations for meals yet....YIKES! I'm on it this week though!

What a great surprise!!!! That's awesome to be gifted trips!! Now I'm a bit jealous.

Like that Trident Layers commercial ... no one ever gifts me with WDW.

 

[Princesspigletsmom]

We surprised our kids with trips the day of and it was super fun, you won't regret waiting. My advice from slipping the big news is come up with a code word! My dh was horrible at keeping it a secret even this time LOL! He likes going as much as our kids, coarse so do I! Have you seen the youtube videos of disney surprises?

We have given trips to disney but never been on the recieveing end. I would imagine its as exciting! We took my inlaws, and husband's sibling one year. And then again his sister, husband and her kids another.

Also correction on my other post I meant that an Ipad would fit in safe now Ipod ( duh)!

Is anyone else already shopping for summer clothes to take? I have been stalking disney stores and ebay for discount shorts and shirts.

 

[oopsiDAISY]

Is anyone else already shopping for summer clothes to take? I have been stalking disney stores and ebay for discount shorts and shirts.

Well, both of my daughters needed new swimsuits, so I have been on the lookout for them since October. I couldn't order them online because they needed to be able to try them on. Well, we finally found them when we hit the after Christmas sales Monday. Now, mind you, the swimsuits were NOT on sale, but I was so excited to find them!!!!

I am always looking for bargains on the summer clothes to take to Disney though...

 

[teetee830]

Well, both of my daughters needed new swimsuits, so I have been on the lookout for them since October. I couldn't order them online because they needed to be able to try them on. Well, we finally found them when we hit the after Christmas sales Monday. Now, mind you, the swimsuits were NOT on sale, but I was so excited to find them!!!!

I am always looking for bargains on the summer clothes to take to Disney though...

I've never been in March, will it be warm enough for summer clothes?

 

[smampate]

I am happy to report that after a break from DisBoards (b/c of my jealousy of everyone else planning trips and I have a 3 year old who keeps me busy) we are headed back in March! My IL's surprised us on Christmas Eve...with hand delivered bags by Santa himself.....our family, my SIL's family and my BIL and his GF all received large bags and when we opened them, GIANT Mickey balloons popped out!!!!!! March 6th-12th Grand Floridian....HERE WE COME!!!! And I am so happy to be back on the DIS!!!! Only problem, we have no reservations for meals yet....YIKES! I'm on it this week though!

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Lidian]

I've never been in March, will it be warm enough for summer clothes?

I read in Birmbaum's that average March temps are 79 high and 56 low.

We will be watching the weather for the weeks before we leave and will pack later when we get a good feel for it. It looks like it will be mostly summer wear with a light sweater and a pair of slacks just in case.

The pools are all heated though ... so if you can tolerate cool weather after you get out, you're good to go for swimming. My kids would probably swim in the snow if allowed.

 

[teetee830]

I read in Birmbaum's that average March temps are 79 high and 56 low.

We will be watching the weather for the weeks before we leave and will pack later when we get a good feel for it. It looks like it will be mostly summer wear with a light sweater and a pair of slacks just in case.

The pools are all heated though ... so if you can tolerate cool weather after you get out, you're good to go for swimming. My kids would probably swim in the snow if allowed.

My mom (who is going with us) said today she hopes it is warm enough to only wear shorts and that it snows here the whole time we are there.

 

[maui13]

Just booked yesterday. Have wanted to take our girls since they were born. Finally getting them there at ages 11, 9! So very excited!

 

[Lidian]

My mom (who is going with us) said today she hopes it is warm enough to only wear shorts and that it snows here the whole time we are there.

 

[oopsiDAISY]

We are still on the lookout for good flight deals. We were waiting for our SW rapid rewards points from the credit card to be applied and they finally have!!! Now when we see a great deal we can FINALLY book flights! Sooooo....come on good deals!

 

[Em61210]

We are going in March, but will keep it a surprise until the day we leave.

This is so much fun!!! I can't wait to do this with our kids one day! Can you imagine how excited they are going to be!!! How much fun!!

 

[TinkPearl]

This is so much fun!!! I can't wait to do this with our kids one day! Can you imagine how excited they are going to be!!! How much fun!!

We will be there the same week! and staying at Pop!

 

[CaseFace5]

But think how surprised and happy they'll be when you surprise them that day!!!

We would love to have told our youngest the day we leave but, because she has autism, surprises really upset her. She needs to be prepared for changes in her routine...even happy changes like going to Disney!

So she does much better with preparation and a "countdown". I have an app on my smartphone that counts down the days to Disney and she now checks it *every* morning.

What app is that? I want one!

 

[hsmamainva]

What app is that? I want one!

I have a Verizon android. It's called "Disney Vacation Countdown" and you can find it in the marketplace, if you have an android.

 

[kristinemomof3]

Getting that app right now! Thanks!

So excited....we have everything booked ! DH & I are taking just our 5 yo son in March for 4 full days for his bday. This is our 1st vacation with just 1 child! I'm excited yet nervous about leaving my other 3.

The last time my son was at Disney (along with the Disney cruise) he was 3 months old. He has been asking for so long to go. DH doesn't want to tell him until the morning of when we wake him to go to the airport. I don't know if I can hold out !

 

[teetee830]

I just had to share a conversation with my son this morning. We were eating oatmeal for breakfast.

DS: This oatmeal is good.
Me: Thanks baby
DS: Do you think they have oatmeal at Disney World?
Me: Yes, I'm sure they do.
DS: Yeah!! Lets have some when we go.

I think someone besides me is ready to go.