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

[The Marsons]

Can't wait to see your this tiime next week pictures.

This trip has come round so quick. Let the packing commence

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

Wow, you're close now!!!

I can't wait to hear all about it when you get back.

 

[PittypatBR]

Okay, you're a 'short-timer' now! I know you are excited!!! We just got back and had a great time. We drove past the surprise hotel a couple of times and the kids were very impressed and wanted to know if they could stay there sometime!

You will probably have the same weather we did - highs in the 90's and showers often, especially in the afternoons. Most days that helped because it lowered the temp a little and cleared some people out of the parks, but one day we had showers on and off all day, and every time it felt like an oppressive steam bath afterwards. Just keep the ponchos handy. I also had a very small umbrella that I normally carry in my purse, and that helped a lot. I also discovered that my rubber beach sun visor, worn over the hood of the poncho, kept it from flying off my head and kept the rain from running down my back!! That was a tip from someone on DIS, so thanks, whoever it was!!

The only thing we missed that I really hated was Wishes and Spectromagic. We didn't have hoppers so the two days we were in MK the rain interfered with us. You will get to see the Summer spectacular fireworks and the Electric Light Parade, so that will be lots of fun too!

The very best thing about our trip was the "magic" fast passes that we got for volunteering. It was so great to go to those rides and get IMMEDIATE fast passes, even when they were all gone for the day. There were 8 of us who had done it so we had one for every day and one to spare that we used for the pins. We rode Toy Story Mania THREE times using those!! (We had gotten a regular FP for ToT and ridden RnR straight when we got there so didn't need them for those.) They would always have one FP terminal for the special FP cards even when no one else could get them. (Kali River wasn't using FP the day we were there, except for us.) The last day we even got to give some FP's away as we were leaving Epcot, because we hadn't used them all. That was nice, too. I hope they figure out a way to do that again in the future - we were spoiled! We did the Linus Project like you did because the kids could do it too. It was just a great program all around.

 

[MegansMom]

I'm getting so excited for you as each day passes because I know how close that means you are to being back at your HAPPY PLACE!!!! I hope Tim's pre-packing test went well.....hope that trunk fits ALOT!!!!

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Very cool! Can't wait to hear what you think of the Nick Hotel.

 

[timandlesley]

Sunday is sooooooo, sooooo soon you lucky duck! I definitely want to read all about your thoughts on the Nick Hotel.

I can't wait!!!! I'll give you all the details ; )

Wow leaving on Sunday! That is so exciting Can't wait for the "this time next week" posts.

Starting today!!!

Your trip is almost here! Congrats!!!

Thanks, soooooooo excited!

I this time next week posts because that means your trip is just a few short days away!!!

I know! Me too!

Wow, your trip is so close!
Can't wait to read about the Nick Hotel.

Thanks! I will post details about the Nick hotel.

Can't wait to see your this tiime next week pictures.

This trip has come round so quick. Let the packing commence

Packing started last night, WOO HOO!

Wow, you're close now!!!

I can't wait to hear all about it when you get back.

Thanks!

Okay, you're a 'short-timer' now! I know you are excited!!! We just got back and had a great time. We drove past the surprise hotel a couple of times and the kids were very impressed and wanted to know if they could stay there sometime!

You will probably have the same weather we did - highs in the 90's and showers often, especially in the afternoons. Most days that helped because it lowered the temp a little and cleared some people out of the parks, but one day we had showers on and off all day, and every time it felt like an oppressive steam bath afterwards. Just keep the ponchos handy. I also had a very small umbrella that I normally carry in my purse, and that helped a lot. I also discovered that my rubber beach sun visor, worn over the hood of the poncho, kept it from flying off my head and kept the rain from running down my back!! That was a tip from someone on DIS, so thanks, whoever it was!!

The only thing we missed that I really hated was Wishes and Spectromagic. We didn't have hoppers so the two days we were in MK the rain interfered with us. You will get to see the Summer spectacular fireworks and the Electric Light Parade, so that will be lots of fun too!

The very best thing about our trip was the "magic" fast passes that we got for volunteering. It was so great to go to those rides and get IMMEDIATE fast passes, even when they were all gone for the day. There were 8 of us who had done it so we had one for every day and one to spare that we used for the pins. We rode Toy Story Mania THREE times using those!! (We had gotten a regular FP for ToT and ridden RnR straight when we got there so didn't need them for those.) They would always have one FP terminal for the special FP cards even when no one else could get them. (Kali River wasn't using FP the day we were there, except for us.) The last day we even got to give some FP's away as we were leaving Epcot, because we hadn't used them all. That was nice, too. I hope they figure out a way to do that again in the future - we were spoiled! We did the Linus Project like you did because the kids could do it too. It was just a great program all around.

What a great trip you had. We aren't poncho people but have been converted to umbrellas in the parks, thanks for the reminder though, I'll add that to the packing list! We are using our give a day get a day for 247 off of our annual pass renewal the but FP thing sounded GREAT! Did you get it for each park?? How did that work?

I'm getting so excited for you as each day passes because I know how close that means you are to being back at your HAPPY PLACE!!!! I hope Tim's pre-packing test went well.....hope that trunk fits ALOT!!!!

Thansk, can't wait!!!!!

Very cool! Can't wait to hear what you think of the Nick Hotel.

Thanks, I'll post a review of the Nick hotel with the TR : )

 

[timandlesley]

According to our countdown calendar, we leave for Orlando in FOUR DAYS!!!! I can't wait!
We got the bags out last night and started packing them. I took Diane's suggestion to put the kids things in Duffle bags so they would "give more" in the trunk, BRILLIANT suggestion, I was able to get all of the kids stuff into 2 duffle bags. That leaves 1 suitcae for me, 1 for Tim and 2 small carry on's for our 3 nights in hotels prior to checking into Disney. Still lots of laundry to do to get all of the clothes packed and ready, but we are getting there.
Today is my last day with students and then tomorrow is a work day and then SUMMER CAN BEGIN!!!!
This time next week we will be checking into our home:

Exploring our room:

And getting on a bus to head to ANY park we want baby!!!

That evening we will head to Epcot

We will dine at one of our favorite Disney restaraunts:

We'll enjoy an evening around the lagoon!

probably get a drink and take in Illuminations........ CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!

More later.........
Lesley

 

[Happydog]

Our first night we are at Le Cellier too! And.... THE SMORES ARE THE BEST DESSERT EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wont try anything else!!!!

Can't wait for your trip! FOUR days!!!! We have just 10!!!!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Woo hoo for checking into AKL and eating at Le Cellier!!! We are eating there for the first time in July and can't wait! I am going to have to insist we try the s'mores!

 

[shannon47142]

enjoy your last 2 days of work

 

[mylag1rl]

Checking into the AKL, dinner at Le Cellier and having a cocktail while watching Illuminations sounds like heaven. Hopefully, the next two days of work will go by quickly for you.

Hooray for 4 days

 

[jeremysdisneymom]

Lesley,

Yay, you are just one week away! I know you cannot wait!

AKL and LeCellier in the same day sounds heavenly. We are trying LeCellier for the first time this trip.

I hope the next few days go quickly and you will be out of school soon.

Erika

 

[PrincessV]

According to our countdown calendar, we leave for Orlando in FOUR DAYS!!!! I can't wait!

Hooray! Hope the time flies by for you!

I took Diane's suggestion to put the kids things in Duffle bags so they would "give more" in the trunk, BRILLIANT suggestion, I was able to get all of the kids stuff into 2 duffle bags.

OH! I enver thought of that - what a great idea!

 

[luvfigment]

Hi guys, we leave on SUNDAY!!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait. Tim is going to be getting the suitcases out tonight to see how many we can fit in the trunk, then it's time to fill them. We still have a list of things to buy. I went swimsuit shopping with Lauren yesterday and found her a cute one. They are off today and went to Brookville Lake to swim with Tim's family (who is also out of school) so they are having a great day in the sun. I'm out of school Thursday, can't wait!!!
THIS TIME NEXT WEEK WE WILL BE LOUNGING BY THE NICK HOTEL POOL!!!!! I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll start doing some "this time next week" posts until we leave (as long as I can keep the packing going and this going until we go). SOON BABY......... SOON!!!!

I actually saw a special about with the Nik Hotel in it over the weekend and thought of you guys! The pool looks wicked awesome and the kids will have a blast there. I am glad the packing is going well and so jealous that you will be there on SUnday! Have a great trip and can't wait to hear about the trip! Oh and tomorrow is your last day of school!!!!

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Totally exciting!!!
We'll be staying at AKV for the first time this coming December. Will you be at Jambo House or Kidani? I'm guessing Kidani?

 

[tinkgurl]

How exciting to think of the "this time next week..." days! They will be here before you know it!

 

[micandminforever]

I love your this time next week pictures. Lauren is such a cutie. It will be interesting to see how much she and Luke have grown since last summer, and if Lauren still wonders off.

 

[ampc3]

just got back from our GAD super quick trip! but had a blast, we did your suggestion of walking over to contempo after park close and catch a cab! BEST $16 spent!!! so fast and easy... I think in the future when we drive, we will be doing the valet for sure on certain days...

Did the dessert wishes party too... Are you guys doing that?? the new fireworks show and parade are AWESOME!!!! ME Bus drove past nick hotel and thought of you guys... Can't wait to hear all about it!

 

[Mycuteboyz3]

I'm so excited. You would think I'm the one going Your first day sounds perfect. When we went in May, we stayed at Kidani and my boys loved it. My little one keeps asking when are we going back to the zoo hotel.

 

[tiggrbaby]

LOVE the update! Glad it's almost time for your trip to start!