The Unofficial Guide to MRYPPNS' WDW Vacation: TR link is up!

[jenjolt]

Wow that's quite the to-do list!! I love how organized you are Heidi!! That's awesome!!!!

Glad you are happy with your choice of resort!! That is very important!! I always find having my car with me at Disney a godsend!!! So I'm sure you'll enjoy the flexibility that comes with that!!!!!

 

[MRYPPNS]

I've been meaning to share the link for my joint TR for the Spectrum Moms' report.

Click Here

Scroll down on the first post for links to the travel posts.

 

[mousescrapper]

looks like a good list Heidi!


so what ADR's do you?

 

[DisMomAmy]

looks like a good list Heidi!


so what ADR's do you?

That's what I was going to say! I want to hear the new plans.

 

[oOJulieOo]

You're so organized with your to-do list!

You're inspiring me to get more organized.

 

[brookelizabeth]

I am in awe of your organization and determination!

So far I have:

1) Copied Amy's To Do List and adapted it to my own
2) Copied Heidi's Packing Outline

There are 35 other items on the list still...!

 

[MRYPPNS]

Wow that's quite the to-do list!! I love how organized you are Heidi!! That's awesome!!!!

Glad you are happy with your choice of resort!! That is very important!! I always find having my car with me at Disney a godsend!!! So I'm sure you'll enjoy the flexibility that comes with that!!!!!

Thanks Jen!

We had a rental car for our last family trip and it worked out so well. It will be even better to have the MRYPPNS mobile with us this time. Waiting for buses just wouldn't work with Liam at this point so a car is a must do.

looks like a good list Heidi!


so what ADR's do you?

Give me a couple days and I'll do my whole schedule with ADRs and other dining plans!

That's what I was going to say! I want to hear the new plans.

Not so much as new places....as a couple re-arrangements. And I canceled a couple too, the 'Ohana breakfast had to go and canceled one of my back-up ADRs that I knew we wouldn't make it to.

You're so organized with your to-do list!

You're inspiring me to get more organized.

Thanks. I just feel better when everything is down on paper.....doesn't mean it gets done any faster!

I am in awe of your organization and determination!

So far I have:

1) Copied Amy's To Do List and adapted it to my own
2) Copied Heidi's Packing Outline

There are 35 other items on the list still...!

And aren't you leaving like a week BEFORE us????

 

[englishrose47]

You're so organized with your to-do list!

You're inspiring me to get more organized.

I am nowhere near as efficient !! I do have a notebook I list all phone#'s in, adresses etc and list each day's itinary including ADR#'s !! I start packing at least 3 weeks ahead and repack about 10 times !! I overpack snax everytime and under strict instructions to knock it OFF this August

 

[oOJulieOo]

I am nowhere near as efficient !! I do have a notebook I list all phone#'s in, adresses etc and list each day's itinary including ADR#'s !! I start packing at least 3 weeks ahead and repack about 10 times !! I overpack snax everytime and under strict instructions to knock it OFF this August

How can you have too many snacks?! I love snacks!

 

[TarzansKat]

For the drawstring backpack as a diaper bag, do you hang it over the back of the stroller? Or are you planning on using that organizer thing?

 

[MRYPPNS]

How can you have too many snacks?! I love snacks!

I am nowhere near as efficient !! I do have a notebook I list all phone#'s in, adresses etc and list each day's itinary including ADR#'s !! I start packing at least 3 weeks ahead and repack about 10 times !! I overpack snax everytime and under strict instructions to knock it OFF this August

I don't pack snack anymore for the vacation (now for this trip I will pack stuff for the long car ride and for the kids) I like to get Disney treats while I'm there. I don't go to Disney to eat Ritz crackers!

For the drawstring backpack as a diaper bag, do you hang it over the back of the stroller? Or are you planning on using that organizer thing?

Here's the game plan for the backpacks/stroller. My double stroller is side by side umbrella so the bottom storage part is in 2 parts. I never leave anything in the stroller that I would care if it got stolen...annoyed yes but angry no. Each kid gets one of those cheap/small drawstring backpacks that we will keep under the stroller. In it will be 2-3 zip lock bags that each contain 1 diaper, 1 disposable changing pad and 2 paper towels. Then a travel pack of wipes and a zip lock bag with one emergency change of clothes (even those outfits are clothes I don't care about). This way DH and I can both be changing a kid at the same time ---hands free with the backpack. Plus Liam wear's Pull-ups not diapers so it just makes it simpler to have 2 sets. But I'm also going to try to use the Baby Centers more this trip....they are so lovely and can give Liam a bit of a sensory break.

In the bottom of the stroller I'll have a small (Mickey Mouse) cooler that's big enough for a cold pack and 4 Capri Suns; a clear bag with soda in it; and an other clear bag with the kid's snacks. (The clear bags are for going thru security quicker....oh and the "bags" are actually that packaging that sheets come it )

Great memory about my organizer Kat! A few years ago I found an organizer for a lawn chair at Wal-mart for $2.....works great for the back of the stroller. In that will go: sunblock, wipes, ponchos, autograph book & marker and a sippy cup for Danica.

Then I'll have my park bag that I take on rides with me. I hope to pare down what is in there this trip...wish me luck on that.

 

[DisMomAmy]

You have a well thought out plan for the stroller & supplies!

 

[TarzansKat]

Thank you for detailing that out for me! I always like the way that you organize things and it gives me ideas for how to do things on my own trips. I never thought of separating items into ziploc bags for quick changes, but it does make sense!

Now I'll ask another question. What kind of stroller do you have?

I'm seriously debating what to bring this year, because we've got Squirt, who will be ten months old, and Nemo, who will be six years old. Now I know that Nemo will be walking / running everywhere, but I also know that if DH and I want to stay out late, we need to have a place where he can just sit and chill, you know? And possibly even fall asleep. Long story short, I'm curious as to what you're using. I've debated renting v. buying something, so I'd love any advice.

 

[MRYPPNS]

Now I'll ask another question. What kind of stroller do you have?

I'm seriously debating what to bring this year, because we've got Squirt, who will be ten months old, and Nemo, who will be six years old. Now I know that Nemo will be walking / running everywhere, but I also know that if DH and I want to stay out late, we need to have a place where he can just sit and chill, you know? And possibly even fall asleep. Long story short, I'm curious as to what you're using. I've debated renting v. buying something, so I'd love any advice.

I'll have to get back to you on the stroller model....can't remember and I have to open it up to find out....but I need to do that soon to clean it up for the trip.

I personally wouldn't put a 10 month old in a Disney rental stroller....but there seems to be a lot of good rental companies out there now with good models. I don't know if you need to buy a double stroller at this point because Nemo is so big. I'd probably bring a single stroller from home (need to get thru the airports) and rent a double that would work for both of them at night.

 

[TarzansKat]

I definitely want to bring some single stroller from home, like you said, making it easier to get through the airport, etc.

I've considered that stroller rental that runs an ad on the top of the DIS pages...Orlando stroller, or something? Anyway, I've never used something like that, my only hesitation is germs. And I'm not a germaphobe in any way, but having a kid who has easily triggered asthma, I just don't want to take a risk. I wouldn't do one of the Disney ones either, I think Squirt, who is growing well, but much littler than Nemo was, would slide right out.

 

[MRYPPNS]

I only have 3 weekends to get everything done.....now thru Sunday I will be working on
getting the shopping list taken care of, MOSTLY DONE
sewing a pair of shorts, NOT STARTED
getting the kids clothes organized, DONE
get my shower and the kids bath stuff packed, DONE
getting the touring cards done, DONE- NEED TO PRINT
and figuring out how I'm going to best pack the car with everything. STARTED

I managed to get some stuff done over the weekend. Plus I figured out the new DVD player for the car and typed up my grocery shopping list (for both what to bring with us and what to buy there). All the diapers are ready to be packed....UGH. Diapers. 2 different size swim diapers. Pull ups for Liam. Diapers for Danica. Overnight diapers for the car ride down and back. At least we'll use them up during the vacation and then there will be room to pack souvenirs to take home!

And here's what you've been waiting months for.......



The Master Schedule…..hahaha

Saturday 2/26 1pm to Sunday 2/27 between 4pm and 7pm
Drive to Orlando
Check-in at resort
Dinner choices: Earl of Sandwich / Campero Pollo / Foodcourt at resort
Go grocery shopping if not too late or tired

Monday 2/28
Breakfast: in Room or Captain’s Grille
Day Plans: 10-2pm Typhoon Lagoon
Lunch: Leaning Palms or something at DTD
Night Plans: DTD
Dinner: WPE or Raglan Rd

Tuesday 3/1 (my birthday)
Breakfast: in Room
Day Plans: 9-2pm Animal Kingdom
Lunch: Flame Tree BBQ
Night Plans: No plans
Dinner: ADR at Cape May

Wednesday 3/2
Breakfast: in Room
Day Plans: 9-1pm Magic Kingdom
Lunch: Pecos Bills/Golden Oak Outpost
Night Plans: 5-8pm Epcot
Dinner: CS in World Showcase

Thursday 3/3
Breakfast: Cape May ADR or Captain’s Grille
Day Plans: 10-2pm Typhoon Lagoon
Lunch: Leaning Palms
Night Plans: No plans
Dinner: ADR at ‘Ohana

Friday 3/4
Breakfast: in Room
Day Plans: 9-1pm Animal Kingdom
Lunch: Restaurantosaurus
Night Plans: 5-830pm Magic Kingdom
Dinner: Comic Ray’s

Saturday 3/5
Breakfast: in Room
Day Plans: 9-1pm Epcot
Lunch: La Cantina
Night Plans: 5-9pm Magic Kingdom
Dinner: Pecos Bills

Sunday 3/6
Breakfast: ADR at Boma
Day Plans: Play at resort pool
Lunch: EOS (eat in or take out --- and a couple for the road!)
Night Plans: Drive home arriving Monday night

It's been changed a number of times....but I'm feeling like it's set in stone now. I reserve the right to throw it all out the window once we get down there depending on weather, how the kids are handling the parks and what-not.

 

[ddstratton]

Plans sound good! Wish I was going, too!!! Oh well -- only 36 weeks until our trip.

 

[DisMomAmy]

Looks like we might cross paths on Friday morning or Saturday... or at the resort of course.

And who knows... maybe we'll end up at TL if the weather is warm enough for us.

 

[englishrose47]

Great Plans and I expect changes , it's what we Dissers do best!!

 

[mousescrapper]

But I'm also going to try to use the Baby Centers more this trip....they are so lovely and can give Liam a bit of a sensory break.

great idea MOM!

Then I'll have my park bag that I take on rides with me. I hope to pare down what is in there this trip...wish me luck on that.[/SIZE][/COLOR]

um...yeah good luck....

You have a well thought out plan for the stroller & supplies!

I agree...great job

it does take a few trips w/ kids to find that system that works...and then of course they start growing up and we have to make new systems the stay in stroller bag/w/ spe changing bag and a park bag system really is the way to go have done that twice now

It's been changed a number of times....but I'm feeling like it's set in stone now. I reserve the right to throw it all out the window once we get down there depending on weather, how the kids are handling the parks and what-not.

looks really nice Heidi and i truly hope that reb marker never comes out