TheNeverEndingPTR! Sept2010...no, November...WAIT! January?Ugh. maybe September 2011!

[-Hope-]

Yes, I pretty much have it worked out. I still have that annoying feeling that it's not "perfect" but I think once hours come out and I can make sure that Tuesday night is the best night for MNSSHP it will all come together.

Ah, the perfect plan, I'm always so close but so far away!

I do think it's less food, but everyone seems to be in agreement that having a sit down meal will be worth it. It's not like we are going to starve, but it was harder to plan out where meals & snacks would go. Rey wants lots of leftover snacks, so I was trying to make that happen for him as well.

Does he realize how hard it is to have lots of leftover snacks AND lots of TS?? Not to mention having snack credits for F&W. Good thing he has you to plan for all this stuff.

We'll have to eat breakfast in the room. It's not a big deal, in fact, it's a BIG time saver to be honest. I don't have to deal with them going down to the food court and taking forever. Since we'll have the suite and Rey & Dylan will be driving, I'll bring cereal, bagels, etc. and they can just eat in the room. I think it will work out.

I was determined to try new places, but the more I looked, the more I realized that we have either tried most of the places we are interested in or are already going to try them. I was back and forth on Ohana b/c Dylan really wanted to go back and I wouldn't mind trying again, but Dallas didn't like it. I thought we could try Le Cellier, but I was starting to think I have too much planned at Epcot! As If! Don't tell Rey though, he would spend the whole trip there if he could.

So, we'll see. I may ask Dylan since he's the one that really wants to go to Ohana if he would rather do Le Cellier and show him the menu.

Good idea!

I think I'm THINKING too much about all of this lately! I know it's b/c of the winter. It's cold and snowy here and I'm so DONE with winter. My seasonal depression is in overload and I just want some sun!!!!! So, I'll continue to obsess over my plans to get me through the winter and then when winter is over, it will all become crystal clear what I'm to do and I'll change it all again!

I do the same thing with overthinking when I'm stuck in the house- another day of it today so who knows what dilema I'll create for myself!

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

EUREKA!!!!!!!!!! I think I have figured it out! I believe we will be upgrading to ddp and I think I've finally found a way to fit everything in the way I want.

I did have to take out breakfast at CP, having a TS breakfast just doesn't work b/c we will end up wanting a couple more full meals and we would run out of credits doing that. I can't believe it, but I think I'm ok with not being in the park before rope drop. We will have our GAD tickets and we'll still be there at RD so we can do the dumbodash.

So here is the lowdown. The only thing I'm unsure about is the OOP CS for Savannah, Dallas, & I when we first arrive (I'm guessing Rey & Dylan will arrive soon after but will have eaten) OR if I should use a CS credit there. We have a CS on our F&W day and Rey insists that he is not using his Snack credits for F&W and that he's saving those and paying for what he wants at F&W. I don't see how it matters, but if he's not using a CS and Dylan and Dallas aren't, we should have enough credits to not pay OOP when we arrive the first day and just use CS credits. Got that???

Saturday, September 25-
-Flight to Orlando
-settle in/explore hotel
-CS(only 3 credits, saving other 2 for Epcot last day) lunch resort *Karen, Dallas, Savannah
-TS(1) Park Fare (early 4:30pm ADR)
-DTD & DisneyQuest
-RFC Vocano/drinks


Sunday, September 26-
-Magic Kingdom rope drop
-breakfast in room
-CS(1) Columbia Harbor House lunch
-ASMU mid-day break/swim
-TS(2) Boma early dinner(5pm)
-Spectro/Wishes (if there's a spectro)


Monday, September 27-
-DHS rope drop (Hope)
-breakfast in room
-S(1) starring rolls, drink OOP
-ferry to Epcot
-TS(3) late lunch Biergarten (2pm)
-back to ASMU
-CS(2) resort dinner
-Spectro/Wishes (IF no Spectro on Sunday night)


Tuesday, September 28-
-Animal Kingdom rope drop
-breakfast in room
-TS(4)Tusker House lunch 11:30
-break/swim
-MNSSHP!
-CS (3) Contempo Cafe early dinner
-S(2) ice cream at party or snack from Mainstreet Bakery


Wednesday, September 29-
-sleep in!
-CS(4)breakfast at ASMU
-Blizzard Beach (Hope)
-S(3)at BB
-TS(5) Ohana dinner
-Wishes from beach


Thursday, September 30-
-breakfast in room
-Epcot Future World RD
-CS(5) meet Hope Sunshine Seasons lunch
-girls Kim Possible Mission
-back to swim/rest
-TS(6) Le Cellier (5ish) (Marrakesh if we can't get LC???)
-(F&W soft opening)



Friday, October 1-
-breakfast in room/sleep in
-Food & Wine opening Day! Epcot World Showcase 11am
-TS(7) Chef's de France lunch on arrival
-S(4, 5, 6, 7) at F&W Festival for dinner
-CS(6) dinner (if Savannah & I can't find Snack stuff to eat) should be 2 left from day 1!
-Illuminations

Saturday, October 2-
-breakfast in room
-pack & check out
-DTD
-CS(7) Earl of Sandwich or Wolfgang Puck
-S(any leftovers) Goofy's Candy Co. or other snacks to take home
-LATE flight home (after 5pm)

 

[-Hope-]

I knew you'd figure it out!

 

[donaldsgal]

Glad you're happy with your plans! I bet you got more snow in the last few days, too, right? We got dumped on here in Ohio. My usual 2 hour drive to visit family in north central Ohio took 4 HOURS Friday night.... it was terrifying, but I was committed to doing it. This little girl (my fabulous 4-year-old niece) transitioned to a big girl bed, and we made a celebration of it.

Anyway, shameless picture posting, I guess. Really, I'm glad your plans are firming up. I always love planning the food part of the trip (probably more than is healthy). I don't know if you listen to it or not, but the WDW Today Podcast crew had a episode about vegan and vegetarian dining at WDW, and Marrakesh was listed as a good option since vegetarian meals are common in that culture anyway. And just curious - what appeals to you in 1900 Park Fare?

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

She is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! Shameless picture posts are what I'm all about!!!!

Yes, I'm sure it's not a healthy preoccupation with eating all that junk for a week. I eat mostly raw vegan all year round and splurge on vacation, so I probably spend more time than I should thinking about the food I'm going to indulge on!

As for Park Fare, we are going there for the character meal. We want to see the step sisters and it's the only character meal we will be doing! I know the food has iffy reviews, but we're going more for the character interaction!

 

[-Hope-]

I bet you got more snow in the last few days, too, right? We got dumped on here in Ohio. My usual 2 hour drive to visit family in north central Ohio took 4 HOURS Friday night.... it was terrifying, but I was committed to doing it.

OMG!!! Karen and I (and a few other friends) were supposed to be driving to Ohio TODAY for a homeschooling conference and we decided not to go! I had been worried about driving 10 hours north in the middle of winter and it looks like I was right to be worried!

I'm glad you made it home okay for your beautiful little girl's celebration!

 

[donaldsgal]

She is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! Shameless picture posts are what I'm all about!!!!

Yes, I'm sure it's not a healthy preoccupation with eating all that junk for a week. I eat mostly raw vegan all year round and splurge on vacation, so I probably spend more time than I should thinking about the food I'm going to indulge on!

As for Park Fare, we are going there for the character meal. We want to see the step sisters and it's the only character meal we will be doing! I know the food has iffy reviews, but we're going more for the character interaction!

Thanks for tolerating the picture. I figured it would be welcome here.

I thought the stepsisters would be the reason for 1900 Park Fare. I was just telling my sister this weekend about your daughter's interaction with them last fall when the pink sister had her back to the camera! I thought that was hilarious!

OMG!!! Karen and I (and a few other friends) were supposed to be driving to Ohio TODAY for a homeschooling conference and we decided not to go! I had been worried about driving 10 hours north in the middle of winter and it looks like I was right to be worried!

I'm glad you made it home okay for your beautiful little girl's celebration!

Yes, and now we're supposed to get dumped on AGAIN Tuesday-Wednesday. 5-12 more inches, depending. I'm praying it avoids us. I'm driving back to their house tomorrow night because Hannah (my niece pictured above) is having surgery Tuesday for the first time ever (adenoids and tonsils being removed, and tubes being put in her ears). I hope I don't get stuck there. I'm glad you didn't have to make the trip. The roads are fine now, but truly it was terrible. So many spin-outs, and I was almost hit and almost off the road several times myself.

 

[-Hope-]

Yes, and now we're supposed to get dumped on AGAIN Tuesday-Wednesday. 5-12 more inches, depending.

Are you reading this Karen?!? WEDNESDAY- that's the day we would have been trying to get home!

Sending good vibes for your niece's speedy recovery and for the weather fairy to be kind!

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

LOL. Hope is trying to make me feel better b/c I'm the reason we couldn't go.

We're getting more snow tomorrow here as well, looks like Hope & I will have to postpone Nemo Movie Day.

I'm NOT a winter person. It gets worse every year for me, I just can't tolerate the winter at all. Remind me of this when I'm sweating like a pig in September at WDW!

 

[Charlefours]

Whew, I am all caught up!! Love the plans--they look great. I think I followed through them--don't you just love fuzzy Disney math! Ohh Wishes from Poly's beach--suppose to be spectacular!

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

Whew, I am all caught up!! Love the plans--they look great. I think I followed through them--don't you just love fuzzy Disney math! Ohh Wishes from Poly's beach--suppose to be spectacular!

I KNOW! I planned for it last October, but then dinner at Ohana took over 2 HOURS and we missed it. This time I'm giving myself extra time, if we have to walk around Poly for an hour, I don't care. I'm not missing it this time! I'm bringing my tripod too.

 

[-Hope-]

LOL. Hope is trying to make me feel better b/c I'm the reason we couldn't go.

That is NOT true- we could have gone anyway!! I know you don't believe me when I say this but you just gave the rest of us permission to back out!

 

[PixieDustPrincess05]

Love all of your plans!!!!!! Can't wait to read more!!!

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

Finding Nemo Movie Day

(you will have to excuse me, I'm having some seasonal depression issues tonight and feeling really blah. The day wasn't blah, we had a nice time, but Savannah did not want her picture taken and I just didn't get many shots, so this is a short movie day report. I'm sure Hope has more)

We had Nemo Mac-n-cheese, turtles, activity books, a little Nemo box-thingie, and Hope brought stuff for the girls to make an aquarium picture? No clue what it's called, but it was cute. We put pics of the Nemo characters in between wax paper with blue/green crayon shavings and then ironed it. Then they put frames around them.

They enjoyed the movie, but I found as usual, that I would rather skip the movie and talk with Hope about Disney plans than actually watch the whole movie.

 

[Victoriasmom98]

The Nemo day was very cute, Karen. Just look at it this way......we could be Janine and have over 3 feet of snow!! Right????

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

Yes, I keep trying to remind myself that we don't have nearly as much snow, but it doesn't seem to help at this point! I think I might go crazy if we had as much as they have!

 

[Victoriasmom98]

Give it another month and the crocuses (sp??) will start poking up followed by the daffodills. Oh, and up here I can hear the birds starting to chirp in the morning again ---- that's a sure sign of spring!!! How about my girl cat is in heat ----a definite sign of spring! (Don't worry, she's an indoor cat and my males are both neutered. )

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

I noticed the birds chirping the other morning as well and thought it was a wonderful sign of things to come...but hard to believe with all that white stuff out there on the ground!

Guess we'll have to make a family of snowmen today! We better get some schoolwork done first, I guess that means I have to WAKE UP THE TEENS! (Eli is with us this week too!)

 

[Sleepingbooty]

Hi Karen, I made it over, and it didn't take me too long to get caught up

I see you are not going until the day we leave, darn!

It sounds like your "Give A Day" thing went well. We live very close to O'fallon. I have not looked into the GAD, but maybe I should.

Oh, and when you said you are an AMATEUR photographer??? You lied, girl! Your pictures are amazing! What kind of camera are you using?

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

Hi Karen, I made it over, and it didn't take me too long to get caught up

I see you are not going until the day we leave, darn!

It sounds like your "Give A Day" thing went well. We live very close to O'fallon. I have not looked into the GAD, but maybe I should.

Oh, and when you said you are an AMATEUR photographer??? You lied, girl! Your pictures are amazing! What kind of camera are you using?

Rebecca, you are so sweet! I have a Nikon D40, I purchased it last spring. It's an entry level camera, but they say that it's the photographer, not the camera, so I'm learning!

I'm so glad you joined my PTR!!!