This PTR needs a name!!! Hope to see you real soon!! Well, not too soon!

[teachermommy78]

You guys are too cute.

 

[ash-n-brensmom]

You guys are too cute.

 

[ash-n-brensmom]

Right, so now that Ferb and I have either made you all puke or laugh..back to business!! Like I said yesterday I went back through this thread and read my trip report posts and realized that with all the changes made we have a hodgepodge of info that is difficult to piece together. I am going to lay out our itinerary again for anyone interested in it making any sense at all
Before I get started I just want to add that I am listening to Cinderella's castle area loop music on youtube while I am typing this!

Okay here is our itinerary broken down daily:
March 3: Depart Buffalo Airport at 6:30 AM on Southwest direct flight
Arrive Orlando Airport at 9:15 AM
Hop on DME bus to Port Orleans Riverside
Check in, hang out at resort and swim, eat, nap, maybe fish
Garden Grocer delivery 1-3 PM
Dinner ADR at Raglan Rd DTD at 6:45 PM to see entertainment

March 4: Early rise to head to Magic Kingdom Hours listed as 9-8
Harmony Barber Shop at 9:30 AM for both DD's
Lunch at park counter service
Dinner ADR at Kona Cafe at Poly at 5:05 PM
Monorail over to CR for Pirates and Pals cruise at 6:45 PM
Taxi back to POR

March 5: Sleep in head to Epcot for WS Hours listed for Epcot as 9-9
Lunch ADR at LeCellier at 2:25 PM
Dinner at park counter service

March 6: Early rise to head over to DHS Hours listed as 9-8:30
Lunch at park counter service, or hotel for break and lunch
Dinner ADR at Sci Fi Dine In at 5:40 PM
Get in line for Fantasmic

March 7: Sleep in breakfast at hotel food court or in room
Head to DTD
Lunch ADR at T-Rex at 11:30 AM
Head to POR to swim and relax
Dinner at hotel food court
Carriage Ride at POR at 6:00 PM

March 8: EARLY rise to head to Epcot EMH at 8 AM Reg hours listed as 9-9
Lunch at park counter service or hotel to rest and eat
Dinner ADR at Rose & Crown at 7:50 PM
Illuminations at 9PM

March 9: Early rise to head to Magic Kingdom Hours listed as 9-11
Lunch at park counter service or hotel to rest and eat
Dinner ADR at The Plaza at 6:35 PM
MSEP at 8PM
Wishes at 9PM following new Castle Memories show thingie

March 10:Early rise to head to Animal Kingdom hours listed as 9-7
Lunch at park counter service
Head back to POR to swim and play until time for DME

 

[oopsiDAISY]

"March 10:Early rise to head to Animal Kingdom hours listed as 9-7
Lunch at park counter service
Head back to POR to swim and play until time for DME "

We will be at AK on the same day!!!

 

[ash-n-brensmom]

"March 10:Early rise to head to Animal Kingdom hours listed as 9-7
Lunch at park counter service
Head back to POR to swim and play until time for DME "

We will be at AK on the same day!!!

Sweet!! Look out for us...you know what we look like! We will all have our Lime Green Mickey Heads on our bags..we also will be looking pretty glum because it's our last day...

 

[ash-n-brensmom]

I went a little Amazon-crazy yesterday!! I ordered some light up toys and a Hidden Mickey book!! I'm excited for Stitch to see the book..she really likes finding those hidden mickeys!! Here are links to all the goodies I ordered:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003FYRPUG/ref=s9_simh_gw_p21_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0TBYA4H3TYY6VXFS2XKS&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00408M4IY/ref=s9_simh_gw_p21_d0_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=0TBYA4H3TYY6VXFS2XKS&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938811&pf_rd_i=507846

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001TOKJCK/ref=s9_simh_gw_p21_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-4&pf_rd_r=0TBYA4H3TYY6VXFS2XKS&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470939031&pf_rd_i=507846

http://www.amazon.com/DCI-Decor-Craft-Light-Bubble/dp/B001B14IVO/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1296256792&sr=8-10

http://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Mickeys-Disney-Worlds-Secrets/dp/1887140840/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1296256857&sr=8-1

 

[Colleen27]

Very cool! I should probably order some light-ups myself since we're planning on so many late park evenings. I just know the girls are going to want some!

The Hidden Mickeys book is really neat, I'm sure Stitch will love it. We got DS a copy of it for his 10th birthday trip and we all had a great time looking for all the Hidden Mickeys in the park. Our copy is a bit outdated (I think it is 2nd edition, and the new one is 4th) and well-worn, but the kids still enjoy it. I'll probably pick up a newer copy before our whole-family Disney trip next year.

 

[jenseib]

Great buys. I am always finding stuff to buy as well. Today I got 3 Diwny shirts at JCpenneys for less than $3 each.

 

[m2zjj]

Haven't had time to read everything yet but I'm following along.

 

[ash-n-brensmom]

Haven't had time to read everything yet but I'm following along.

Hi there!! Thanks for joining us !! Hope you stay for the ride!!

 

[ash-n-brensmom]

DD's have been gone for the weekend again to my cousin. They got back pretty late last night and showered and went right to bed pretty much. So this morning that meant we had THREE mickey heads to pull off the countdown calendar!!!! And that leaves us with 31 days Oh, and DD's are off school today with a Professional Development day.

I have been in a bad funk the last week or so..not sure if it is seasonal depression, hormones or what? My cousin gave me some Vitamin D supplements to see if that helps. I ended up calling in sick last night and giving tonight's shift away..I just couldn't imagine 2 more nights of working all night and sleeping the whole day away. Sometimes working midnights is just too much. I really like my job..it's a lot of fun, well, it is if you make it fun and I do! But the lack of daylight during the winter months is bad enough, but add to it the fact that I have to sleep it all away ..not good

So, here I am..at the computer and looking out the window at the SUN!!! Ahhhhh, sweet bliss!!! I feel a bit better...still have a bad headache,but I feel better.

I joined a Photopass share on Facebook and we got payment squared away this morning. It's been a tedious task so far getting this one organized, the leader is a VERY busy person, but I don't think that I would want to lead one myself...too complicated and I would be afraid of screwing something up! So, at least that's one more thing checked off my list. And that's another thing, I need to sit down and make a list of things to do/buy...a final list that when it's done, then we are READY!! Maybe this afternoon...
We also want to get those WS Passports going..haven't even started those, and I bought some of that paper to make your own T-shirts in the hopes that we can make Ferb a Ferb shirt. We couldn't find one we liked at the Disney store and they are hard to find elsewhere.

So that's where we stand right now with our trip plans..hope everyone had a good weekend..mine is just starting..I have three and half days left!!

 

[teachermommy78]

Great update with cool links! Is that some of the stuff they sell at DW? I should probably grab some as well. What is a photo pass share? I'm sorry you are in a funk. January and february are the hardest months for me. As a teacher, this is my burnout time. The beginning of the year excitedness is gone, the holidays are gone, and spring break is so far away. I feel like time becomes monotonous. I'm planning on making a huge Chinese dragon today with my class, so hopefully the creativity helps!!! Speaking of that, I really hope we have paper plates around here somewhere!

 

[jenseib]

I'm leading a photopass share on facebopok too. I like being in control though. LOL!
It's not too hard. I've done one before. I have half paid up so far and I gave them till the 12th of Feb to get it in. Since we only have two Disney days, I'm gonna have to scope out every photographer.

 

[ash-n-brensmom]

We did it!! We figured it out... WS Passports!!! They are a little sloppy, we aren't the most steady cutters..but I think they look pretty cool..you be the judge:

Please ignore the box in the background..just needed something to prop the books up to get a better angle. So, we are happy with the results..they are small enough for the girls to carry them in their own bags, and they have space on each country's page for a stamp and a line of something in the native language.

We are awaiting the major storm on it's way. I am feeling very sorry for anyone trying to get out for their vacations right now. This was my only concern from the beginning with the timing of our vacation. Anything can happen in March..especially if it comes in like a lion! We'll just have to play it by ear. Ferb and I discussed what we would do if this happens to us. We figure it would be worth paying any fees if we needed to change our flight to a day early. I doubt we would have any problems getting a cheap room somewhere for one night. OR if needed we could delay one day as well, just stay an extra night on the other end if available. Let's just hope we won't need to use any of these contingencies!

I hope everyone is safe and not out in the ice and snow as it hits!!!

 

[ash-n-brensmom]

Great update with cool links! Is that some of the stuff they sell at DW? I should probably grab some as well. What is a photo pass share? I'm sorry you are in a funk. January and february are the hardest months for me. As a teacher, this is my burnout time. The beginning of the year excitedness is gone, the holidays are gone, and spring break is so far away. I feel like time becomes monotonous. I'm planning on making a huge Chinese dragon today with my class, so hopefully the creativity helps!!! Speaking of that, I really hope we have paper plates around here somewhere!

Hey..I started writing a response yesterday but got distracted by the girls being home for their PD day. How did that dragon turn out? Sounds very ambitious!! I'm feeling better today..got lots of sleep the last two nights and spent some time getting the house cleaned up and hanging out with the kids!! Those light up toys are different from what they have at WDW, but they are much cheaper when you get them before!! Saves some money for serious shopping at World of Disney !!

 

[ash-n-brensmom]

Great buys. I am always finding stuff to buy as well. Today I got 3 Diwny shirts at JCpenneys for less than $3 each.

I'm leading a photopass share on facebopok too. I like being in control though. LOL!
It's not too hard. I've done one before. I have half paid up so far and I gave them till the 12th of Feb to get it in. Since we only have two Disney days, I'm gonna have to scope out every photographer.

How did you get Disney shirts for $3?! That's awesome!! I looked but for my girls they were all regular priced still. That's alright, we don't need ANYMORE!!!

I saw someone started a second Photopass share on the Facebook group, good for you! Like I said, ours is getting so bad, I thought of trying to take over. But the leader had already pre-ordered so, kind of stuck. When you ran one before, did you have everyone upload on certain dates to keep the pics separate? I was thinking the leader on our last one did that and it kept it more organized?

Oh, I am so proud of myself...I just figured out how to multi-quote!! HAHA!!

 

[RalphinSC]

Just subbing to your PTR. We are going to be down there the EXACT same time as you guys! (well we get down the 2nd and leave the 11th and we're driving, but you get the point.

Just for comparison's sake, here's our current itenerary. We have loaded in lots of character meals, and lots of resort touring for future planning purposes:

March 2nd
Pick son up from school at noon
Suprise DS6 that we are going to Disney RIGHT NOW!
Leave Aiken, SC at noon
Arrive 8pm-ish, check into Motel 6 Maingate West.
Maybe DTD

March 3rd
Wake up at o’dark thirty and check into the All Star Movies, get my dining plan activated.
ADR Chef Mickey’s 0715
Tour other monorail resorts after breakfast. Ride the monorail to Epcot and back. Rent searaycers at one of the monorail resorts and cruise the lake. Take the boat over to the Wilderness Lodge and check it out.
Check in to Room at ASMo mid-afternoon
Downtown Disney by 4pm
ADR T-rex 4pm
DTD that evening

March 4th
Magic Kingdom Rope Drop
Snack, very light lunch about 11
Celebrate Parade 3pm (will miss due to ADR)
ADR Crystal Palace 3:15pm
ADR Wishes Dessert Party 7:05pm
Wishes 8pm

March 5th
Magic Kingdom with our cousin Donnie
Counter service lunch and dinner
Celebrate Parade 3pm
Spectromagic Parade 7pm
Wishes 8pm

March 6th
Epcot Rope Drop with Donnie
Counter service lunch
ADR Biergarten 6:30pm dinner
Illuminations 9pm
Maybe Magic Kingdom PM EMH if we are not exhausted

March 7th
Sleep In…..
ADR ‘Ohana breakfast 10:55am
Mini golf at Fantasia Gardens
Drive to Citiwalk (Margaritaville, Hard Rock Café, etc) dinner there.

March 8th
Sleep in….
CS breakfast at resort
Hollywood Studios in early afternoon
ADR 2:35pm Mama Melrose’s Fantasmic Dining Package
Fantasmic 8:30pm

March 9th
Hollywood Studios Rope Drop
CS lunch
Pixar Countdown to fun Parade 3pm
Park Hop to Epcot in the Evening, touring boardwalk resorts along the way
ADR Garden Grill 7:50pm

March 10th
Animal Kingdom Rope Drop
Mickey’s Jamin Jungle Parade 3:45pm
Tour AKL
ADR Boma 7:10pm

March 11th
Pick a park for rope drop, hop to all four parks and ride at least one ride
Light lunch
Leave for home in mid-afternoon.


I'll be looking for you guys the 3rd, 4th, or 10th when we have the chance to cross paths!

 

[teachermommy78]

Hey..I started writing a response yesterday but got distracted by the girls being home for their PD day. How did that dragon turn out? Sounds very ambitious!! I'm feeling better today..got lots of sleep the last two nights and spent some time getting the house cleaned up and hanging out with the kids!! Those light up toys are different from what they have at WDW, but they are much cheaper when you get them before!! Saves some money for serious shopping at World of Disney !!

Didn't get to the dragon yesterday. 4th grade started long division. Ugh. We did lots of modeling and practicing and ran out of time. Hoping to at least start it today!

 

[ash-n-brensmom]

Just subbing to your PTR. We are going to be down there the EXACT same time as you guys! (well we get down the 2nd and leave the 11th and we're driving, but you get the point.

Just for comparison's sake, here's our current itenerary. We have loaded in lots of character meals, and lots of resort touring for future planning purposes:

March 2nd
Pick son up from school at noon
Suprise DS6 that we are going to Disney RIGHT NOW!
Leave Aiken, SC at noon
Arrive 8pm-ish, check into Motel 6 Maingate West.
Maybe DTD

March 3rd
Wake up at o’dark thirty and check into the All Star Movies, get my dining plan activated.
ADR Chef Mickey’s 0715
Tour other monorail resorts after breakfast. Ride the monorail to Epcot and back. Rent searaycers at one of the monorail resorts and cruise the lake. Take the boat over to the Wilderness Lodge and check it out.
Check in to Room at ASMo mid-afternoon
Downtown Disney by 4pm
ADR T-rex 4pm
DTD that evening

March 4th
Magic Kingdom Rope Drop
Snack, very light lunch about 11
Celebrate Parade 3pm (will miss due to ADR)
ADR Crystal Palace 3:15pm
ADR Wishes Dessert Party 7:05pm
Wishes 8pm

March 5th
Magic Kingdom with our cousin Donnie
Counter service lunch and dinner
Celebrate Parade 3pm
Spectromagic Parade 7pm
Wishes 8pm

March 6th
Epcot Rope Drop with Donnie
Counter service lunch
ADR Biergarten 6:30pm dinner
Illuminations 9pm
Maybe Magic Kingdom PM EMH if we are not exhausted

March 7th
Sleep In…..
ADR ‘Ohana breakfast 10:55am
Mini golf at Fantasia Gardens
Drive to Citiwalk (Margaritaville, Hard Rock Café, etc) dinner there.

March 8th
Sleep in….
CS breakfast at resort
Hollywood Studios in early afternoon
ADR 2:35pm Mama Melrose’s Fantasmic Dining Package
Fantasmic 8:30pm

March 9th
Hollywood Studios Rope Drop
CS lunch
Pixar Countdown to fun Parade 3pm
Park Hop to Epcot in the Evening, touring boardwalk resorts along the way
ADR Garden Grill 7:50pm

March 10th
Animal Kingdom Rope Drop
Mickey’s Jamin Jungle Parade 3:45pm
Tour AKL
ADR Boma 7:10pm

March 11th
Pick a park for rope drop, hop to all four parks and ride at least one ride
Light lunch
Leave for home in mid-afternoon.


I'll be looking for you guys the 3rd, 4th, or 10th when we have the chance to cross paths!

O'dark thirty! That's when we will be getting up for our flight!! Yep we will definitely be crossing paths!! We need to look out for LGMH's!!!

Your last day is VERY ambitious!! But it sounds like a blast!!

 

[ash-n-brensmom]

Didn't get to the dragon yesterday. 4th grade started long division. Ugh. We did lots of modeling and practicing and ran out of time. Hoping to at least start it today!

Long division?



Can you tell I don't like math?