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

[sharonW]

Lesley
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TIM&LESLEY"Makin More Magical Moments" pre trip report



I like it!!

 

[mylag1rl]

I think my vote would be for the luau. I haven't done the luau since I was a kid but at least at the luau there would be entertainment for the kids. My mom, sister and I ate at the Yachtsman in October. It is a pretty restaurant and its always fun popping over to the Yacht and Beach club ... both are such beautiful resorts. My steak was overcooked that night and very dry. I would go back again because maybe I just caught them on a bad night but my filet at Le Cellier was just delicious. Also, I would think the luau would be something very unique for your family to experience.

 

[Nicole786]

I swear,

it looks like we were in the same room, we were right above the kiddie pool too, isn't that room GREAT!!! Man I love AKL! Too funny about the TR's, do you mind posting those links here- would love to share them with others and I don't have the one you are talking about anymore.
Thanks!

Here ya go!
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1145882

I know, I want to go really bad, but I quoted it and it looks like it would add another 800 to our trip if we did 2 nights at Universal with tickets, just don't know if I can stomach that.

I understand but totally worth it!! Just imagine relaxing here:

(Royal Pacific Resort)

Eating here:

(Mama Dellas at the The Portofino Bay Resort)

And playing here!

Even if its just for one night, Universal is so much fun and your kids are at the perfect age to enjoy it! You'd think I was a Universal spokesperson or something, but it really is a great place!

 

[Sooze]

$75?! That's WONDERFUL! I know, not a cruise, but sweeeeeet nonetheless!

My vote is for the luau. I think, and I've never done it, that the kids would enjoy it more. It seems to be more of an 'experience', where the steakhouse would just be another great meal. We've eaten there, and had a wonderful dinner. Maybe a good date night for you and Tim. But, if it were me, I'd stick with the luau!

My $.02 for you today!

Hope you enjoyed your 2-hour delay. Sure wish that snow would just slam Indy... we are a bit too far West this year...

 

[Lovemy3babes]

Great!! Another PTR from your fun family. I wanted to listen to the podcast but they already have one up from 2/10. Do they keep copies of past shows?

 

[jeremysdisneymom]

Leslie:

I am in for your trip. I have ready most of your reports and they have been very helpful.

Congrats on the gift card!

We are going in July this year and staying for the first time at AKL-Club Level. I am sooo excited. I just booked the sunrise safari today.

Look forward to hearing about your magical plans!

Erika

 

[heaven2dc]

Leslie - How great that your family will be enjoying WDW with Dian and hers! (hope I spelled her name right!) This should be another fun-filled trip

Congrats on winning the $75 gift card - I will definitely listen to it when the office empties out at 4 pm today. I was snowed in yesterday (have only missed one day so far with all this 2009/2010 snow here in VA).

 

[Jeanine3kids]

I am back to read about another of your journeys lol. We are driving down to this year also to save money. We will be down June 21-29 we are staying at bay lake tower 21-26 than AKL 26-29. Our drive is about 17 hours a little nervous but we will split the drive so it shouldnt be that bad. Are you stopping or driving straight? I figure we should leave around 5am and than stop around dinner time(also small stops in between) and than spend the night and than be there early in the morning I have done a lot of research asking my friends who drive all the time. Well Good Luck and I cant wait to read more!!!!!!!

 

[Spartangirl]

Joining in! I love reading about your family's adventures in Disney!!! I'm sure this trip will be no exception!

Congrats on the gift card!!!

Can't wait to hear about Gatlinburg.......we're headed there this summer (on a road trip) as a stopping point before WDW!!! Have a wonderful time!!!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Congrats on winning the $75 gift card! We did the luau and really enjoyed it! I don't know about the Yachtsman, but I would think you can drive to either place. Bummer that there is no free valet for DVC anymore.

Have a great time in Gatlinburg!

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Congrats on the $75 win! Totally cool to get "free" money!!!

Just found your PTR this morning...I'm onboard (again)!!! --- feels like I've watched your kids grow up online way back when you were doing WL TRs! Time sure does fly and they're growing up so fast!

 

[hollisterluva92]

Congrats on the $75 win! I wish me and my mom would have the time and money this trip to make it over to universal and Islands. I've only been there once and I was 11 so I don't remember a ton about it. I'm also writing a ptr right-you should come check it out!
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2380870

 

[jwwi]

Lesley,
congratulations on the gift card, I'm sure it will be well spent on your next trip. Hope you had fun on your weekend getaway.
Judy

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

Congrats on the gift card.

 

[timandlesley]

Hi guys, QUICK update.
I'll be on later to respond to everyone's posts.
We had a GREAT time in Gatlinburg, but had to leave early last night because we are getting slammed with snow here all day today and we didn't want to drive in it all day today and get stuck potentially.
I will update with Gatlinburg pictures soon. PLUS, my parents were in Disney all weekend and boy do I have an awesome picture to show you of a Magical Moment that happened to them, so stay tuned!
Lesley

 

[Native NYer]

Glad you had a great weekend!

Can't wait to read more

 

[sharonW]

oh goodie!! Can't wait to hear all about it!!!

 

[sharonW]

oh boy, maybe another snow day for you tomorrow!!!

 

[Sooze]

Hi guys, QUICK update.
I'll be on later to respond to everyone's posts.
We had a GREAT time in Gatlinburg, but had to leave early last night because we are getting slammed with snow here all day today and we didn't want to drive in it all day today and get stuck potentially.
I will update with Gatlinburg pictures soon. PLUS, my parents were in Disney all weekend and boy do I have an awesome picture to show you of a Magical Moment that happened to them, so stay tuned!
Lesley

OOOOO!!! What a great teaser! Can't wait to see your pictures of Gatlinburg and your parents' surprise!

How much snow are you guys getting today? Do you think the kids will be out of school tomorrow? We ended up with about 5 inches, when we were expecting no more than 3! I love the snow, though, so BRING IT ON!

 

[kamikazecat]

I can't wait to hear all about it.