Timandlesley's ROAD TRIP TO DISNEY!! ARE WE THERE YET!?!6/28 TR is up, link on pg.47!

[Trentmom]

So Close now


Hope you get to spin the prize wheel


Score on last minute Princess meal adr

 

[MAGICFOR2]

You do sound busy! I'm excited about your princess lunch - so glad you were able to book it for your Also excited about another podcast for you - could you post the link to access it? I'm never sure about how to find the right ones. Thanks! Hope you get a spin!

 

[Mycuteboyz3]

How exciting about your princess lunch. I can't wait to see those pictures. I can see Lauren's face already beaming with joy. I also agree they are only young once but your memories will last a lifetime.

 

[jeremysdisneymom]

Leslie:

You are becoming a STAR on the podcast--reviewing resorts and tours! I will have to check out the show. I am late getting to hear it. Sending you some magic pixie dust for a great prize!

Great job on finding a princess breakfast. Jeremy indulged me once when he was little and we ate at the Castle but no more! I hope you have a great time.

I know what you mean about schedules. We have baseball games at least 2-3 times a week and then with everything else going on, I hardly know whether I am coming or going. The good news is that it does help pass the time until Disney---- We will be there 6 weeks from today!!!!

I would love to see your packing list. I am always forgetting something!

Erika

 

[mylag1rl]

WOW 23 days ... so exciting. I have never seen the Blue Man group but have her really good things about them from family and friends.

Glad you were able to get the princess lunch ressie. That will be some fun girl time for you and Lauren.

 

[MegansMom]

So glad you got the princess lunch....you know it will be SOOOOOOOOO worth it!!!!

You BETTER post your packing list....you know how we all love to pour over them! Hey, maybe we can look at what you have and give you any tips on how to get it all in the car!!!!

Getting SOOOOOOOOOO excited for you all!!!!

 

[Lovemy3babes]

The end of the school year is so crazy, isn't it? I hope things settle down for you all soon and that the countdown flies by! Score on the princess meal!! They are only little for such a short while that it's definitely worth the cost.

 

[Sooze]

I so hear ya about the end of the year chaos! I don't think I've updated my TR in weeks!

Your trip is just getting better and better! BLUE MAN GROUP!??Awesome! We've never seen them, but we have lots of friends who did.. and they have nothing but GREAT things to say!!

Spontaneous Princess Breakfast?!! You are the best mom ever! And I COMPLETELY agree with the splurge.. you are totally right about her being young once. You never know when she's going to throw the "I'm too old for princesses" line at you.

Can't wait to hear your review on the Podcast. I've said it before, and I'll say it again.. you are a Dis Unplugged super star!! I have been wanting to do a review of Finding Nemo: The Musical or Festival of the Lion King, I just can't ever seem to find time or energy to sit down and do it! You are amazing!

Happy planning! Can't believe your trip is SOOOOO close!!

 

[Wicket's Mom]

So great about scoring a ressie for lunch with the princesses. I never got to do those sorts of things, having 4 sons did have some disadvantages!

BTW, how does one connect to a pod cast? I'm not up to date on everything.

 

[timandlesley]

So great about scoring a ressie for lunch with the princesses. I never got to do those sorts of things, having 4 sons did have some disadvantages!

BTW, how does one connect to a pod cast? I'm not up to date on everything.

I couldn't believe they had the lunch available, so excited! For the Podcast, go to the Main Dis page www.disboards.com you will see an orange icon towards the top on the right that says "dis unplugged podcast", click on that. You can listen to the email show from this week by clicking on the "email show" icon under this weeks date. You can also download all shows on Itunes as well. Hope this helps.

I so hear ya about the end of the year chaos! I don't think I've updated my TR in weeks!

Your trip is just getting better and better! BLUE MAN GROUP!??Awesome! We've never seen them, but we have lots of friends who did.. and they have nothing but GREAT things to say!!

Spontaneous Princess Breakfast?!! You are the best mom ever! And I COMPLETELY agree with the splurge.. you are totally right about her being young once. You never know when she's going to throw the "I'm too old for princesses" line at you.

Can't wait to hear your review on the Podcast. I've said it before, and I'll say it again.. you are a Dis Unplugged super star!! I have been wanting to do a review of Finding Nemo: The Musical or Festival of the Lion King, I just can't ever seem to find time or energy to sit down and do it! You are amazing!

Happy planning! Can't believe your trip is SOOOOO close!!

Thanks. Can't wait for Blue Man Group, should be a good time. 12 more days of school, I think I can I think I can I think I can : )

The end of the school year is so crazy, isn't it? I hope things settle down for you all soon and that the countdown flies by! Score on the princess meal!! They are only little for such a short while that it's definitely worth the cost.

Yes, it sure is, 12 more days, gotta make it through! Yes, I just couldn't look at Lauren's little excited eyes and disappoint her, she seemed SO excited to eat with the princesses again.

So glad you got the princess lunch....you know it will be SOOOOOOOOO worth it!!!!

You BETTER post your packing list....you know how we all love to pour over them! Hey, maybe we can look at what you have and give you any tips on how to get it all in the car!!!!

Getting SOOOOOOOOOO excited for you all!!!!

Yes, it will be worth it. O.K, I will post the packing list, getting it into the car is going to take some serious creativity on Tim's part. Thanks for sharing in our excitement!

THANKS for ending my meltdown!!!
Update enjoyed! Wow, you guys are almost
on your way to making more magic! it is so cool!!

You are quite welcome! Glad you enjoyed a little update.

Mom and Disney magic! Another thing to add to sweet memories!

YEAH!!!!!!!!! Can't wait!

You are seriously the best mom!!

Geez, that is sure nice of you to say, thanks

Lucky Lauren...she has a gem for a mommy!!
Trying to price a 4-5 day trip for nov, boy are the prices
outreageous!!! YIKES!!! We are going to somehow try to make it
doable!!

Thanks! Hope you find a deal, maybe codes will be released for that time period.

Yay! Congrats on your review making the podcast. I'm listening to it right now, so you should be coming up any moment. I hope you have lots of fun at the show on your birthday! 23 more days!! woo hoo! I have to say that I'm getting really excited about our trip, too!!

How fantastic you were able to snag Akershus ressies! Lauren will be so happy and yes, she is only young once. I have two boys, so I won't be dining with the princesses anytime soon. Have fun!

Thanks, so did you hear it? When are you going? I can't believe Akershus was available. Thanks!
Lesley

So Close now


Hope you get to spin the prize wheel


Score on last minute Princess meal adr

Me too! Haven't heard from the Podcast team, but Julie who is normally in charge of prizes is on maternity leave, hoping I hear something soon : )

You do sound busy! I'm excited about your princess lunch - so glad you were able to book it for your Also excited about another podcast for you - could you post the link to access it? I'm never sure about how to find the right ones. Thanks! Hope you get a spin!

Yes, definitely busy but it makes the time go fast til' Disney. Click here for the Podcast web page:
http://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-podcast/ then scroll down a bit to find the May 19th Email show, click on that and you can hear my review, it's towards the end of the show. Thanks!
Lesley

How exciting about your princess lunch. I can't wait to see those pictures. I can see Lauren's face already beaming with joy. I also agree they are only young once but your memories will last a lifetime.

I can see her face too, that's why I just had to book it : ) Thanks for reading/posting.

Leslie:

You are becoming a STAR on the podcast--reviewing resorts and tours! I will have to check out the show. I am late getting to hear it. Sending you some magic pixie dust for a great prize!

Great job on finding a princess breakfast. Jeremy indulged me once when he was little and we ate at the Castle but no more! I hope you have a great time.

I know what you mean about schedules. We have baseball games at least 2-3 times a week and then with everything else going on, I hardly know whether I am coming or going. The good news is that it does help pass the time until Disney---- We will be there 6 weeks from today!!!!

I would love to see your packing list. I am always forgetting something!

Erika

Thanks Erika, I just love listening to the Podcast, hoping I hear from the prize team soon. Good luck with your busy schedule too, your trip will be here soon too!!! I'll post the packing list : )

WOW 23 days ... so exciting. I have never seen the Blue Man group but have her really good things about them from family and friends.

Glad you were able to get the princess lunch ressie. That will be some fun girl time for you and Lauren.

I can't wait to see them, should be fun. Love to experience new Orlando things, hoping to experience Universal after our first Disney Cruise next summer. Yes, can't wait for our girl lunch!
Lesley

 

[timandlesley]

Pack For Suitcases:
(a little of each in ONE suitcase to use for the hotels before Disney: put all toiletries and 3 changes of clothes and swimsuits in those bags )

__ Swimsuits/ Swimsuit wrap
__Shirts/Shorts
___ Underwear/Bras/Socks
__Tennis shoes and crocs/Sandals for Lauren
__Swimsuits
__Hairspray/Mousse/Hairbrushes/Hairdryer/Straitener/Hair ties
__Hats
__Razors/Tweezers/Nail Clippers/Makeup
__Nailpolish and remover
__Lotion
__Shampoo/Body Wash
__Sunblock
__Bandaids
__Tylenol
__Medications
__Tampons
__ Umbrella’s
__ Camera and Camera Case
__ Charger’s (Iphone, cameras, laptop)
___ Laptop (all UOP stuff ready to go) plugs/cables, AOL installed and ready to go.
___ Money envelopes/ Annual Passes
__ Kids Birth Certificates/ Check In Information/ Give a Day Get a Day Certificates
___ Toys/stuffed animals
___ Health insurance and car insurance
___ cell phones and chargers
___ spray fans
___ itineraries
___ Chap stick
___ Pin lanyards for the kids
___ Refillable mugs
___ Sunglasses
___ Laundry detergent
__Wine Opener
___ Stain Spray
___ Dryer sheets
___ Zip lock baggies


For the car:
___ Movies/ DVD Players
__DS’ and games and chargers for both
__Tag reader for Lauren
__Pillows for kids
__Snacks for the car
___ Pillows for the car
___ kids blankies
___ Maps/Directions
__ Reservation Info for the 3 hotels we are staying at prior to Disney, addresses programmed into GPS


To Buy on the 16th/15th in the evening before heading to Disney:
___Stop at DeLish and get Bagels (may need to do that on the 15th
__Cream Cheese
__Bottled Water
__ Juice Boxes
__Chips
__Wine
__Beer
___Milk
___Cereal











Before You Go To Do List:
__ Talk to Neighbor about taking care of the cat

__ Drop Mickey off at 7:00 a.m. on the 13th


q Check All Doors and Windows are Locked
q Reduce Heating and A/C settings
q Secure all outdoor items
q Unplug Appliances:
TV
Coffee Maker
Toaster
Microwave
Washer
Dryer

q Stop Mail Delivery




Hope this is helpful to you guys

-Lesley

 

[Native NYer]

That is an extensive packing list! I love it. You won't forget anything you need.

 

[Charleston Princess]

Woo hoo for scoring a princess lunch!!! Good thing you asked Lauren!

Blue Man Group should be lots of fun!

 

[Spartangirl]

Yay....... I love that you are Lauren are going to go to a princess lunch! What a special memory you will make together!!!

I saw the Blue Man Group about 5 years ago in Chicago and LOVED it!!! However, I don't want to post too many details so I don't spoil it........we were seated a row behind the poncho section and DH and I were asked to participate in one of the "audience participation" portions of the show. All I can say is that we STILL laugh about it today......we had a GREAT time! It is a FUN and DIFFERENT type of show. Be forewarned...it is called the "Poncho Section" for a reason! Your seats will be amazing!!! Can't wait to hear what you think!

I can't believe your trip is getting so close...

 

[Lovemy3babes]

Lesley, you are seriously one of the best Disney planners I know! How did you get this good? Awesome list!

 

[Happydog]

Princess lunches seem to be a must as long as you can with little girls I understand the priority for that one, and so glad you got an ADR! I have always wondered about these podcasts, so I am glad you shared about them -- I will have to check it out! Packing, wow. Hard to think about that but it is coming, isn't it??!! Blue Man Group! FUN! I bet that will be a great evening for everyone! Are you going on a cruise next year? I saw that in a reply! I may have missed your info, but YAY! We are going on our first family cruise next year, too. DH and I have been before, just went alone for a short cruise this Feb, and have another solo cruise booked for next Feb too! Your kids will LOVE it.

 

[jwwi]

Congrats on getting the princess lunch and poncho seats for Blue Man Group. I have seen the show, and have sat in the poncho section in NYC. So much fun, I really enjoyed it. What a great way to spend a birthday.

I am sure you will be able to fit everything in the car. But don't forget you have a car, so you can always go to Walgreens for anything that doesn't .

Wow, you are almost in the teens for your countdown. Your trip will come up quickly now.

 

[disneyfan61]

Getting closer!! Sounds like you are right on top of it all.

Blue Man Group sounds great!! We have never seen them but it sounds like a great time.

That is great that you got an ADR at Akershus. If that is what Lauren mentioned as the one thing she is looking forward to than I would have done the same thing. You are right they are only young once.

We unplug some appliances but need to leave the tv plugged in to tape all our shows while we are gone We are still trying to play catch up from our trip 3 weeks ago.

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Lesley, as you know I just came back from a quick trip with my daughter. I tried your envelope money thing and it worked perfectly! I plan on doing this for our 2 1/2 week trip this coming December as well. It kept me on track and within budget. Thanks for the idea!

 

[wigdoutdismom]

Have you thought of getting an owner's locker? We have 2 and love them!