Top Secret Pixie Dust! A Surprise 13th Birthday PTR! NEW! TRIP REPORT LINK PAGE 220!

[DisneyJo]

The pool at CBR is so awesome your kids will love it

 

[winkers]

I think you'll love CBR! Since Chelsea didn't know GF was an option she will be thrilled!

 

[eandesmom]

Your new plan sounds great!

I agree with your math actually, worst case scenario for us meant we broke even DDP versus no. If it was just the 6 of us I think we'd just do it as I loved having it all pre-paid as well. Since we are able to do the 1;1 plan it just gives us a little flexibility but I'm not at all sure we will really save a dime, am assuming it's a wash as well.

You both enjoyed it so much on your F&W trip and it will be fun to show it to the kids, kind of nice you've had that preview! And you still have your lovely girls only pretty sundress tea to look forward to.

And you know...you can always hold on to the idea of GF for 16!

Surprises are the best. I am a huge fan as you know. If you can pull it off, go for it! We will have surprises for the August trip, just not the trip itself but I can't wait to see how the E's react to the April surprise!

 

[MegansMom]

Sounds great sweetie!!!! I am sure you will all LOVE your trip to the islands!!!!!!!!!!!! I am pretty sure I hear a hammock calling your name!!!!!

 

[Lady Lallie]

I think CBR will be awesome! Plus, it's Chelsea's second choice so that is a nice little surprise for her Birthday.

I think you should keep it a secret and tell your kids you are going on a really boring/educational road trip to somewhere they have no desire to go and see how long it takes them to figure out you are going to Disney.

 

[julezdisney]

Glad you made a decision! LOL...although if I know you- there will be ONE MORE change! hahahaha!

Love the idea about keeping it a secret because I am keeping our trip a secret from Rachael in May and it's killing me but I know that it will be worth it in the end!

 

[jenjolt]

YAY for booking CBR!! You are going to have a great time there I just know it!!

 

[Wicket's Mom]

CBR is a great choice! I love the little Cay that they have to walk around near the shopping area. We ate breakfast there every morning & had way too many birds to keep away from our food. It was a great way to spend a morning.

 

[BrooklynnsMommy]

So Bo should be wearing a Hawaiian print shirt or maybe a pirate eye patch with a parrot on his shoulder. Camo and Swordfish are on it!

 

[MHTeacher]

I know you are so relieved to have made a decision---CBR looks so warm and tropical.

So now you can relax, maaannn---No worriezzzz (Say this in your best Jamaican voice! )

 

[2xcited2sleep]

I love the idea of a surprise trip! But are C&C really going to buy that you aren't going to WDW this year?? You and Charles will have to lay it on thick!

I have heard such terrific things about CBR. I think you're going to love it. And how fun to have a whole new resort to research. Isn't that where you can get the Pirate or Nemo themed rooms?

I am with you on the math stuff. It's called fuzzy Disney math for a reason!! Seriously when you put together the math, the scheduling, the project planning, the touring plans etc.... you need an advanced degree just to be able to have a successful trip!

 

[TarzansKat]

I'm happy that you got CBR. It's such a wonderful resort, so relaxing, and you have a wonderful food court there with lots of options. Something to keep in mind in case you do dump the dining plan. Keeping it a secret still, you naughty parents!

 

[swwake]

Hooray for closure on the indecision! You will LOVE CBR! I like the idea of surprising both kids. It will be so much fun at the reveal. Speaking of reveal, do you have plans for that yet?

 

[BippityBoo]

I like the idea of making it a surprise for both of them They will be thrilled!!

Can't wait to see what you have planned...yay for CBR!!

 

[micandminforever]

Great we are back to Operation Thirteen Candles with a new destination. The Caribbean is a great place to start a secret mission. The next question is will we be hunting Nemo or joining the pirates to complete our mission.

I am sorry no ice here either, plus most of the snow has melted. The good news you are one day closer to the end of the year, and summer fun.

 

[Roxychica7]

Oh yay for CBR!!!
Chelsea will love it! But I think either way in the end, if you didn't choose going to WDW at all, you'd be the one that would be the most disappointed. I love CBR! So happy for you! Definitely think keeping the dining plan for now is a good idea, and why not keep it all a secret from both of them

 

[disney<333]

Sounds great, Boris! CBR is gorgeous. It just screams summer to me. Are still going for 5 nights or did you add nights?

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Hooray!! CBR rocks! I really enjoyed it there. I felt like I was on a tropical vacation just walking around! So relaxing! My kids LOVED the pools too.
Did you already tell us about your ADRs? I forget. I know you were going to do the GF tea. I am a big fan of the DDP just for the reason that it is all paid for ahead of time. I know I will not be doing it after DD8 turns 10 unless she suddenly develops an adult palate and appetite to go with it. I'll have to budget money and put it on a gift card then.

 

[mousescrapper]

so glad you have made your decision and the trip is back on in full swing.

I love that you are still keeping it a surprise and I am sure CBR will be wonderful...we stayed there twice in '94 and '95 which is like forever ago now....

Happy Spy planning resume!

 

[DisMomAmy]

Great choice Jackie!!

We really enjoyed CBR last year & spent more time at the pool than we have on any other Disney vacation!