The Smiths are Heading Back...For 10 Days of Disney Magic! (Updated 8/16)

[Ihearttheworld]

Hi there!
Congrats on your upcoming trip! Not sure if you remember me, but I posted when you went in 09. I went to High School with Becky's husband. We went in 09 too and are now leaving in 10 days! Can't wait! Too funny that we will be there around the same time again. We are staying at the Wilderness Lodge for 7 nights. These last couple of weeks are so exciting!

Jen

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Hi there!
Congrats on your upcoming trip! Not sure if you remember me, but I posted when you went in 09. I went to High School with Becky's husband. We went in 09 too and are now leaving in 10 days! Can't wait! Too funny that we will be there around the same time again. We are staying at the Wilderness Lodge for 7 nights. These last couple of weeks are so exciting!

Jen

I do remember you!!!! welcome back Jen! Oh you are super close! You must be getting so excited And as an aside, Bill and his GF (all their combined 4 daughters!) just moved into a new home a couple of weeks ago.

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Well the last big event before our trip has come and gone! FB people...I posted tons of pics. But for those who are not on my FB, i wanted to share a couple

Here is Aisling and Auntie Sarah (the bride)...26 and 7 for the record LOL! I know the height difference makes it questionable

Aisling all "Maid" up!

With Daddy!

Putting the moves on her new Uncle!

And Randy and his little sister...all grown up

 

[jenb1023]

I know I already said this on FB but it is worh repeating. . . She looks so pretty and I love that color on her! (The bride looks ok too )

Your trip is getting so close!

 

[Lady Lallie]

I've been loving the pictures on Facebook! Such a pretty wedding. I really love the picture of Randy and his sister, a very sweet picture.

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

I know I already said this on FB but it is worh repeating. . . She looks so pretty and I love that color on her! (The bride looks ok too )

Your trip is getting so close!

I've been loving the pictures on Facebook! Such a pretty wedding. I really love the picture of Randy and his sister, a very sweet picture.

Thanks girls! I didn't do too shabby taking the pics huh? The jade did look good on Aisling. Might her eyes almost look that color. Hard to believe Randy and the bride came from the same mother huh???

Today's trip accomplishments...Garden Grocer order placed and PP CD preordered

And how do you know that you talk about Disney way too much??? I was at a meeting today and a worker from ANOTHER agency asked (in the middle of the meeting) "so are you getting excited for Disney, Kristine"

 

[Lady Lallie]

Today's trip accomplishments...Garden Grocer order placed and PP CD preordered

And how do you know that you talk about Disney way too much??? I was at a meeting today and a worker from ANOTHER agency asked (in the middle of the meeting) "so are you getting excited for Disney, Kristine"

This made me laugh out loud.

 

[jenjolt]

What beautiful wedding pictures!!!

WOOT WOOT we will be single digit dancing soon!!!! YAYAYAYAYAY

LOL too funny about the worker from another agency!!!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

10 days until 10 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now, should I check in tonight just because I can?????????????

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

This made me laugh out loud.

What beautiful wedding pictures!!!

WOOT WOOT we will be single digit dancing soon!!!! YAYAYAYAYAY

LOL too funny about the worker from another agency!!!

I'm not going to lie, it was really strange. This particular guy friended me on FB awhile back so that is how he knew I was going but it really threw me for a loop. It did make me giggle for the rest of the day though that clearly I'm never going to fully act like an adult if my Disney obsession can be discussed in serious meetings

 

[Lady Lallie]

I can't resist checking in when I know I can!!

I have some Disney friends at work and I love when they come up excited about their trips or something like that. Just love it!! I have one guy trying to get me to book a food & wine festival trip because he said I will never want to travel at a different time.

 

[Jennifer48]

I haven't checked in yet either! I feel like if I do the online check-in, my odds of getting an upgrade are less than if I check-in there! I know, I'm a fool.

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

I can't resist checking in when I know I can!!

I have some Disney friends at work and I love when they come up excited about their trips or something like that. Just love it!! I have one guy trying to get me to book a food & wine festival trip because he said I will never want to travel at a different time.

I haven't checked in yet either! I feel like if I do the online check-in, my odds of getting an upgrade are less than if I check-in there! I know, I'm a fool.

Didn't have time to check in today. Maybe tomorrow. Jen- Stacy was upgraded in June to Concierge because she DID do online check-in and they made her wait anyway. So there is no rhyme or reason to it!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

10 days til a 10 day trip means it's the perfect amount of time to share our plans!!!


Day 1

Well if you have been following along, my original plan was to take the later morning flight, get to the resort mid-day, relax and then MAYBE do something if we felt up to it. But SW ruined that plan by getting rid of that flight! So we are now taking the 6:30am flight....which means:

4:15am pick up by my mom (who just spoils us rotten) . She decided that us paying $100 for parking at MHT for the week was insane so she decided that she would just get up freakishly early and drive us to the airport.

Based on that math, we should be arriving about 5am at the airport and then off to grab breakfast. Another bonus of my mom driving us is that I no longer have to worry about how we are going to get all our bags from the car on the little shuttle bus from the parking lot to the check-in desk half asleep (because you KNOW nobody in my house is sleeping the night before).

Hopefully we'll have just another time to cram a not-so-healthy airport breakfast down our throats before it's time to board and we'll be on our way!!!

If all goes to plan, we will be getting to MCO just as the parks are opening Dream of dreams, our room will be ready...but that is a LOOOOOONG Shot. So just in case, the suits will be in our carry-ons. Plan is to hit SAB for the day, have a little lunch at the resort, and then we have early dinner ADRs at Cape May.

If, and that's a big IF, we get a nap in somewhere, the Princess will probably get her wish of starting off the trip with a round of evening EMHs at....

And that folks should take us to Day 2

 

[eecteacher82]

Love your plans (minus the terribly early wake up of course)! Hanging out at SAB sounds great! I can't believe how close your trip is...that just means that our little mini trip is coming up super quick as well! Olivia CANNOT wait to meet Aisling. In fact, that is all I hear about all day, everyday. I think we might make a trip to the BC on the 22nd and hit B&C for some yummy ice cream! Livy has been trying to talk me into the "super giant yummy ice cream" (the kitchen sink of course), and I have been telling her that I don't think there is any way the 2 of us can handle it! We just might settle on something a bit smaller... but who knows, sometimes the fact that she is cute gets her what she wants. Can't wait to hear the rest of your daily plans!

 

[sheri18]

hi, just found this....we are going in sept. to the beach club...our first time in the park....a couple of questions.....where do i get the info on the garden grocer....and where did you get your hair done...amazing...i live north of boston too...btw...your daughter is adorable....

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Love your plans (minus the terribly early wake up of course)! Hanging out at SAB sounds great! I can't believe how close your trip is...that just means that our little mini trip is coming up super quick as well! Olivia CANNOT wait to meet Aisling. In fact, that is all I hear about all day, everyday. I think we might make a trip to the BC on the 22nd and hit B&C for some yummy ice cream! Livy has been trying to talk me into the "super giant yummy ice cream" (the kitchen sink of course), and I have been telling her that I don't think there is any way the 2 of us can handle it! We just might settle on something a bit smaller... but who knows, sometimes the fact that she is cute gets her what she wants. Can't wait to hear the rest of your daily plans!

Yay!!! Can't wait to see you guys either. Aisling never mailed a postcard to Olivia. But she finished her "finishing touch" (pic of Mickey) last night. So I have to get it in the mail

hi, just found this....we are going in sept. to the beach club...our first time in the park....a couple of questions.....where do i get the info on the garden grocer....and where did you get your hair done...amazing...i live north of boston too...btw...your daughter is adorable....

First trip and you are staying at BC???? Wow!!!! You must be so excited!

OK here is the Garden Grocer website. They are so great. I ordered yesterday and they called to confirm about an hour later.

http://www.gardengrocer.com/stores/index/1/11

And HERE is where I went for my hair. Can't recommend them more highly. SUCH a fun spa. Go there for anything and plan to stay the day!!!

http://g2ospasalon.com/spa/spa-exclusives/

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

I have court this morning so it will need to be discrete but I'll be doing a little single digit dancing today y.

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[Lady Lallie]

I have court this morning so it will need to be discrete but I'll be doing a little single digit dancing today y.

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[Jennifer48]

Didn't have time to check in today. Maybe tomorrow. Jen- Stacy was upgraded in June to Concierge because she DID do online check-in and they made her wait anyway. So there is no rhyme or reason to it!

Ok ok I checked in! *fingers crossed*

You are arriving early now?! Hmmm we will have time to meet up! We weren't planning on checking out of SSR until 11am. We can swing by the Boardwalk and/or BC! What do you think?

I have court this morning so it will need to be discrete but I'll be doing a little single digit dancing today y.

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