Pryncesa
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- Jan 23, 2007
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Hello everyone, and welcome to my very first pre-trip report!!
Im relatively new to the Dis, having only found the site back in January when I decided to book our next WDW vacation. My original plan, as of April 2006, was to book a trip for 2008. However, the withdrawals became too much for me and I decided to go ahead and book another trip for 2007 instead. Most of the important planning had already been done, since we were discussing our future trip on our last trip. We already knew where we wanted to stay and what we wanted to do. So, the hardest part was picking the time of year to go. We had previously only been during my boys Spring Break. But, this year, I wanted a longer vacation, and to experience a different time of year. So, I decided on the end of May. Booking everything was a breeze, and the next thing you know, we were all set to go. By now, you may be wondering, We who?. So, please allow me to introduce the ubiquitous cast.
Me the mom, single-mother of two boys that I adore
, vacation planner and financier, lover of nice beaches, sunshine, sleep, & WDW 
DS15- older of two sons, loves mom, football, tennis shoes, and French fries (not necessarily in that order.)
DS10- baby boy (please dont tell him I called him that
), loves mom, teddy bears, chocolate, cartoons 
, and sticks. (not necessarily in that order.)
Heres a picture I took of my goofy boys last year with the big dog.
My boys and I absolutely love Walt Disney World. Our first trip was back in 2004. We only stayed for four days/three nights, and missed Epcot. That was enough for us to know that we had to come back and experience more of what the World had to offer. Our last trip topped the first one, and solidified our obsession. We stayed for 7 days, went to the four main parks and did everything on our list, plus some. This time, we will be extending the last stay by three days, but were adding a trip to Sea World. This will be our second time visiting Sea World. It was a lot of fun the first time, and I promised the boys that we would go again this year. The last time we went, it was a little chilly, so I wouldnt let them sit in the soak zone during the Shamu show, and they were a little disappointed. But, surely, itll be warm enough this year, so I guess Ill let them get wet, if they insist.
Our plan for this year is set. Well drive down to WDW early Sunday morning, 5/27/07 and check in at POP Century resort for ten days, nine nights of fun. Then, well hop over to a park for a while, and return to the resort later to go to our room and change/rest until its time for our 6:20 ADR at CRT. You may be wondering why on earth I would take two young men to Cinderellas for dinner, but the answer is quite simple. Just because they have no interest in the princess, doesnt mean that I should have to miss out on dining in the castle
. So, in spite of the groans and aww man whines, we are going to have dinner in the castle. They should be happy I didnt schedule a breakfast, and make them take pictures with all of the lovely princesses. Silly boys.
Unbelievably enough, once I finally had all my ADRs done, I only made one change. I switched our Coral Reef dinner for a Coral Reef lunch. I have eaten few TS dinners at WDW (Rainforest Café and Chef Mickeys), and quite honestly, were done with Rainforest Cafe. I took the boys there last year (the one at DTD) for my older sons birthday dinner (he chose) and the food was blah, and the service left much to be desired. So, we shant be going back there this trip. No siree. Maybe next time, well try the one at the Animal Kingdom. Anyway, our ADRs are all set as follows:
Day one dinner CRT
Day three breakfast Chef Mickeys
Day four Fantasmic Dinner package/Mama Melroses
Day Five Le Cellier
Day Seven Donalds Breakfastasaurus
Day Eight Coral Reef lunch
Day nine Liberty Tree Tavern lunch
You might be noticing that I skipped a few days here. We arent really the have-to-have-at-least-one-TS-meal-a-day kind of folks. Like I said, weve only had two TS dinners at WDW. Were cool with CS and whatever we bring from home, for the most part. But, this trip, well try some new things.
So, the plan is pretty much in a holding pattern for a few days. I have to purchase our little fridge, since itll cost me less than renting one from POP. I thought about getting in on one of the swaps, but I decided that it would be a better investment to just buy one that we can use on future trips (to WDW and elsewhere). I also have to get my vehicle maintenance done, and begin packing. I want everything done the Friday evening/Saturday morning before we leave. I have all of my lists ready to go and anything that can be packed ahead of time, will be thrown into a piece of luggage. I plan to do nothing that Saturday before we leave, except sleep, get my mani/pedi, and relax. The bags are to be in the vehicle and well drive off into the night/early morning on our way to see Mickey.
The Friday before we leave is all planned out, as well. That is the day that the new POTC movie comes out. The boys are so excited about that, let me tell you. So, we will go and see that as a great way to kick-start our vacation. I cant wait to see my man Johnny again. I tell my boys that hes my boyfriend all the time, and sometimes I think they think Im serious. They tend to tell me that hes married and that hes a movie star. Umm, as if a movie star wouldnt be interested in dear old mom!!!! Ah well
Im relatively new to the Dis, having only found the site back in January when I decided to book our next WDW vacation. My original plan, as of April 2006, was to book a trip for 2008. However, the withdrawals became too much for me and I decided to go ahead and book another trip for 2007 instead. Most of the important planning had already been done, since we were discussing our future trip on our last trip. We already knew where we wanted to stay and what we wanted to do. So, the hardest part was picking the time of year to go. We had previously only been during my boys Spring Break. But, this year, I wanted a longer vacation, and to experience a different time of year. So, I decided on the end of May. Booking everything was a breeze, and the next thing you know, we were all set to go. By now, you may be wondering, We who?. So, please allow me to introduce the ubiquitous cast.
Me the mom, single-mother of two boys that I adore
, vacation planner and financier, lover of nice beaches, sunshine, sleep, & WDW DS15- older of two sons, loves mom, football, tennis shoes, and French fries (not necessarily in that order.)
DS10- baby boy (please dont tell him I called him that
), loves mom, teddy bears, chocolate, cartoons , and sticks. (not necessarily in that order.)Heres a picture I took of my goofy boys last year with the big dog.
My boys and I absolutely love Walt Disney World. Our first trip was back in 2004. We only stayed for four days/three nights, and missed Epcot. That was enough for us to know that we had to come back and experience more of what the World had to offer. Our last trip topped the first one, and solidified our obsession. We stayed for 7 days, went to the four main parks and did everything on our list, plus some. This time, we will be extending the last stay by three days, but were adding a trip to Sea World. This will be our second time visiting Sea World. It was a lot of fun the first time, and I promised the boys that we would go again this year. The last time we went, it was a little chilly, so I wouldnt let them sit in the soak zone during the Shamu show, and they were a little disappointed. But, surely, itll be warm enough this year, so I guess Ill let them get wet, if they insist.
Our plan for this year is set. Well drive down to WDW early Sunday morning, 5/27/07 and check in at POP Century resort for ten days, nine nights of fun. Then, well hop over to a park for a while, and return to the resort later to go to our room and change/rest until its time for our 6:20 ADR at CRT. You may be wondering why on earth I would take two young men to Cinderellas for dinner, but the answer is quite simple. Just because they have no interest in the princess, doesnt mean that I should have to miss out on dining in the castle
. So, in spite of the groans and aww man whines, we are going to have dinner in the castle. They should be happy I didnt schedule a breakfast, and make them take pictures with all of the lovely princesses. Silly boys.Unbelievably enough, once I finally had all my ADRs done, I only made one change. I switched our Coral Reef dinner for a Coral Reef lunch. I have eaten few TS dinners at WDW (Rainforest Café and Chef Mickeys), and quite honestly, were done with Rainforest Cafe. I took the boys there last year (the one at DTD) for my older sons birthday dinner (he chose) and the food was blah, and the service left much to be desired. So, we shant be going back there this trip. No siree. Maybe next time, well try the one at the Animal Kingdom. Anyway, our ADRs are all set as follows:
Day one dinner CRT
Day three breakfast Chef Mickeys
Day four Fantasmic Dinner package/Mama Melroses
Day Five Le Cellier
Day Seven Donalds Breakfastasaurus
Day Eight Coral Reef lunch
Day nine Liberty Tree Tavern lunch
You might be noticing that I skipped a few days here. We arent really the have-to-have-at-least-one-TS-meal-a-day kind of folks. Like I said, weve only had two TS dinners at WDW. Were cool with CS and whatever we bring from home, for the most part. But, this trip, well try some new things.
So, the plan is pretty much in a holding pattern for a few days. I have to purchase our little fridge, since itll cost me less than renting one from POP. I thought about getting in on one of the swaps, but I decided that it would be a better investment to just buy one that we can use on future trips (to WDW and elsewhere). I also have to get my vehicle maintenance done, and begin packing. I want everything done the Friday evening/Saturday morning before we leave. I have all of my lists ready to go and anything that can be packed ahead of time, will be thrown into a piece of luggage. I plan to do nothing that Saturday before we leave, except sleep, get my mani/pedi, and relax. The bags are to be in the vehicle and well drive off into the night/early morning on our way to see Mickey.
The Friday before we leave is all planned out, as well. That is the day that the new POTC movie comes out. The boys are so excited about that, let me tell you. So, we will go and see that as a great way to kick-start our vacation. I cant wait to see my man Johnny again. I tell my boys that hes my boyfriend all the time, and sometimes I think they think Im serious. They tend to tell me that hes married and that hes a movie star. Umm, as if a movie star wouldnt be interested in dear old mom!!!! Ah well
That's one of my most favorite parts about our WDW vacations.
A couple of weeks before, he'd chipped his front tooth, which we recently got fixed. I teased him that I was going to send him to school with a helmet on from now on. 
