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Hi everyone! Well, as some of you know I have been planning my first official WDW trip since last January when I bought a DVC interest. (the trip in the 70's when there was just a much smaller Magic Kingdom doesn't count (especially since I can barely remember it!))
I am taking my Mom with me . . . . my Dad passed away four or so years ago and since then I try to get her out and about . . . . not always an easy proposition because she has a herniated disc and has to walk with a walker. Add to that: two years ago she almost died from a perforated bowel--she was in the hospital three months, had to have two surgeries and ended up with a colostomy. (I know--TMI!) But the good news is that the following year she had the colostomy reversed so she is back to "normal." Then earlier this year it turned out that the skin cancer she had been battling on her face (from too much sun when she was younger
) was out of control and she had to have a major portion of her face replaced with skin and tissue from her thigh (not just a skin transplant--they had to transplant blood vessels and everything in a 9+ hour surgery). Well, being the trooper she is she came through it with flying colors and is now finishing up (week after next) some prophylactic radiation. Unfortunately, as of right now she has lost her sense of taste from the radiation, which I'm hoping she will get back prior to our trip! (Fingers crossed!)
So, here's the plan (I'll add some pictures later!):
The cast:
Me: Toocherie: 51 years old and a veteran of many many day and short-term trips to Disneyland. Made possible by living just 15 minutes from DLR and a premium annual pass. A regular on the Disneyland board and a veteran also of the first Ladies' Only trip to DLR (and looking forward to the second one in March 2009!)
Mom: 77 years old and known herein as "Puddy" the nickname my Dad had for her (as in "I think I saw a "Puddycat"). Her 78th birthday will be mid-trip.
Location and Time: WDW/staying in two studios at the Saratoga Springs Resort from November 1, 2008 to November 8, 2009. We leave LAX on the evening of Halloween on a Red Eye flight. (I think Ambien will be my friend since I don't like to fly and that will knock me out!)
We are taking Puddy's scooter with us (a decision just made today) and will gate check it at the airport. We are flying Delta. We will use Magical Express for transportation to our resort. As of now we will not be renting a car but depend on Disney transportation.
I will also be renting a scooter from an off-site company, as I have fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis and two replaced knees! and want to enjoy WDW as much as I can!
Schedule:
11/1 Saturday: arrive in Orlando early in a.m. 6:00 a.m. and use Magical Express to resort (Saratoga Springs). We can take our time and not rush, because our first scheduled event isn't until 12 noon lunch at the resort. If we have time after arriving and rooms aren't ready, we can go check out DTD until lunchtime (and hopefully after lunch rooms will be ready).
11/2 Sunday: Morning and lunchtime--Epcot
Late afternoon and dinner: Hollywood Studios
Rest at the resort in evening
11/3 Monday: Animal Kingdom. Since our ADR for dinner is at Animal Kingdom lodge, I will probably plan to make this our "only" Animal Kingdom day and then spend some time watching animals a thte resort before dinner, then get back to our resort for rest.
11/4 Tuesday: Puddy's Birthday (and election day!): Magic Kingdom Day! Since both of our ADRs are for this park, we will probably stay here all day and maybe watch the fireworks that night.
11/5 Wednesday: Resort Day! Morning is at Wilderness Lodge for Breakfast and evening is seeing Beach Club and Boardwalk. In between, if Puddy is up for it, I would like to see the Grand Floridian and some of the other resorts if we can get there.
11/6 Thursday: Start out with Breakfast at the Polynesian (want Kona Coffee and Tonga Toast!) and then spend the day at Hollywood Studios.
11/7 Friday: our last full day -- hopfully capped off with a fab dinner at California Grill watching the fireworks!
11/8: Saturday: check out, and then our flight lights in late afternoon/early evening. Maybe spend more time at DTD before we leave.
Of course, all plans are subject to change depending on our moods!
Dining Plans: I have made the following ADRs but am actually wrestling with whether we will keep all of these or not. We are still grappling with whether to do the dining plan or not.
11/1 Saturday: lunch at Turf Club/SSR after arriving at resort 12:00
: dinner at Raglan Road/DTD (although may try to do
HoopDeDoo instead) 6:30 p.m.
11/2 Sunday: Lunch at Le Cellier/Epcot 11:30 a.m.
: Dinner at Brown Derby/Hollywood Studios 5:50 p.m.
11/3 Monday: Tusker House Character Breakfast/Animal Kindom 10:30 a.m.
: Dinner at Jiko/AKL 6 p.m.
11/4 Tuesday: Puddy's Birthday
Breakfast at Cinderella's Royal Table 10:05 a.m.
Dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern 5:45 p.m.
11/5 Wednesday: Breakfast at Whispering Canyon/WL 10:15 a.m.
Dinner at Spoodles/Beach Club 7:05 p.m.
11/6 Thursday: Breakfast at O'Hana's/Polynesian Resort 10:00 a.m.
Dinner at 50's Prime Time Cafe/Hollywood Studio 6:20 p.m.
11/7 Friday: Breakfast at Boma/AKL 10:45 a.m.
Dinner at California Grill/Contemporary Resort 7:55 p.m.
So that's the info for now, check back for more later!
I am taking my Mom with me . . . . my Dad passed away four or so years ago and since then I try to get her out and about . . . . not always an easy proposition because she has a herniated disc and has to walk with a walker. Add to that: two years ago she almost died from a perforated bowel--she was in the hospital three months, had to have two surgeries and ended up with a colostomy. (I know--TMI!) But the good news is that the following year she had the colostomy reversed so she is back to "normal." Then earlier this year it turned out that the skin cancer she had been battling on her face (from too much sun when she was younger
) was out of control and she had to have a major portion of her face replaced with skin and tissue from her thigh (not just a skin transplant--they had to transplant blood vessels and everything in a 9+ hour surgery). Well, being the trooper she is she came through it with flying colors and is now finishing up (week after next) some prophylactic radiation. Unfortunately, as of right now she has lost her sense of taste from the radiation, which I'm hoping she will get back prior to our trip! (Fingers crossed!)So, here's the plan (I'll add some pictures later!):
The cast:
Me: Toocherie: 51 years old and a veteran of many many day and short-term trips to Disneyland. Made possible by living just 15 minutes from DLR and a premium annual pass. A regular on the Disneyland board and a veteran also of the first Ladies' Only trip to DLR (and looking forward to the second one in March 2009!)
Mom: 77 years old and known herein as "Puddy" the nickname my Dad had for her (as in "I think I saw a "Puddycat"). Her 78th birthday will be mid-trip.
Location and Time: WDW/staying in two studios at the Saratoga Springs Resort from November 1, 2008 to November 8, 2009. We leave LAX on the evening of Halloween on a Red Eye flight. (I think Ambien will be my friend since I don't like to fly and that will knock me out!)
We are taking Puddy's scooter with us (a decision just made today) and will gate check it at the airport. We are flying Delta. We will use Magical Express for transportation to our resort. As of now we will not be renting a car but depend on Disney transportation.
I will also be renting a scooter from an off-site company, as I have fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis and two replaced knees! and want to enjoy WDW as much as I can!
Schedule:
11/1 Saturday: arrive in Orlando early in a.m. 6:00 a.m. and use Magical Express to resort (Saratoga Springs). We can take our time and not rush, because our first scheduled event isn't until 12 noon lunch at the resort. If we have time after arriving and rooms aren't ready, we can go check out DTD until lunchtime (and hopefully after lunch rooms will be ready).
11/2 Sunday: Morning and lunchtime--Epcot
Late afternoon and dinner: Hollywood Studios
Rest at the resort in evening
11/3 Monday: Animal Kingdom. Since our ADR for dinner is at Animal Kingdom lodge, I will probably plan to make this our "only" Animal Kingdom day and then spend some time watching animals a thte resort before dinner, then get back to our resort for rest.
11/4 Tuesday: Puddy's Birthday (and election day!): Magic Kingdom Day! Since both of our ADRs are for this park, we will probably stay here all day and maybe watch the fireworks that night.
11/5 Wednesday: Resort Day! Morning is at Wilderness Lodge for Breakfast and evening is seeing Beach Club and Boardwalk. In between, if Puddy is up for it, I would like to see the Grand Floridian and some of the other resorts if we can get there.
11/6 Thursday: Start out with Breakfast at the Polynesian (want Kona Coffee and Tonga Toast!) and then spend the day at Hollywood Studios.
11/7 Friday: our last full day -- hopfully capped off with a fab dinner at California Grill watching the fireworks!
11/8: Saturday: check out, and then our flight lights in late afternoon/early evening. Maybe spend more time at DTD before we leave.
Of course, all plans are subject to change depending on our moods!
Dining Plans: I have made the following ADRs but am actually wrestling with whether we will keep all of these or not. We are still grappling with whether to do the dining plan or not.
11/1 Saturday: lunch at Turf Club/SSR after arriving at resort 12:00
: dinner at Raglan Road/DTD (although may try to do
HoopDeDoo instead) 6:30 p.m.
11/2 Sunday: Lunch at Le Cellier/Epcot 11:30 a.m.
: Dinner at Brown Derby/Hollywood Studios 5:50 p.m.
11/3 Monday: Tusker House Character Breakfast/Animal Kindom 10:30 a.m.
: Dinner at Jiko/AKL 6 p.m.
11/4 Tuesday: Puddy's Birthday
Breakfast at Cinderella's Royal Table 10:05 a.m.
Dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern 5:45 p.m.
11/5 Wednesday: Breakfast at Whispering Canyon/WL 10:15 a.m.
Dinner at Spoodles/Beach Club 7:05 p.m.
11/6 Thursday: Breakfast at O'Hana's/Polynesian Resort 10:00 a.m.
Dinner at 50's Prime Time Cafe/Hollywood Studio 6:20 p.m.
11/7 Friday: Breakfast at Boma/AKL 10:45 a.m.
Dinner at California Grill/Contemporary Resort 7:55 p.m.
So that's the info for now, check back for more later!
I don't know what it cost now, but it sure worked out nice for my family when we went. But I'm sure you have done your homework on that! 
I just went back and noticed your 3 special dinners. Do they still take 2 points for each one? 
I think it's so nice that you are going with your mother!!!!! Your plans look great.
I'm here reading along. Sounds like a fun trip is in store!
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roller coasters and such. And now, I'm just a wimp! It's like a girlfriend of mine--she used to love flying, and then she had kids and now she's a nervous wreck . . . (guess because she's worried about what would happen to them if the plane crashed)
