Two Weeks until Two Weeks! - Update 3/22 - NEW TR LINK!

[vamassey1]

You just started this yesterday and it's already 6 pages long!

I have to go back and get caught up.

 

[Charleston Princess]

The calendar is too cute! I bet Henry is very proud of it!

Woo hoo for starting off your trip with a visit to Epcot! Perfect!

 

[MEK]

It WILL be eaten (at least once) while we are there. Joe and I are big on Mexican food and are very excited to try it. I will put up a review/pictures on FB right away for ya....wait, you aren't on FB, are you?

CFA is on the plan for the return, no worries!

I promised myself I will join when I get my new phone and that is in like two weeks. I am tired of Tracy harassing me! Yes - in a few weeks I will join the rest of the world on Facebook.

 

[brookelizabeth]

I was just making my Graden Grocer list and them remembered we were near the Hess and I might just do that instead! We do need diapers and wipes delivered but that's all the must haves on my list.

So if Henry asking for certain rides etc? I am sure he remembers so much from your last trip that he will have his own touring plan

Oh and did you hear about the boats not running? I am so confused about it all, first I heard it was just not stopping at BC then I heard not running in the area at all! I hope that isn't true, DH and I don't mind walking but the extra walk is kind of a drag for my dad but if we took a bus to Epcot, would it drop us off at the main entrance?! Defeats the purpose of an Epcot resort!!

Have you ever stopped at the Hess before? I'm not entirely certain what all is there, but I am thinking they must have basics like milk, water, soda, maybe some fruit?

Yes! He is! I asked him a while ago what rides he wanted to go on, instantly he mentioned the Teacups. Then Test Track and Soarin' and the Speedyway (indy cars). We talked about the Nemo ride yesterday too, but I don't think he remembers it as much.

I heard about the Beach Club boat dock being under refurb, so there is no boat to DHS from there - but the other docks are okay, so guests can either walk to another dock or take the extra bus service to DHS they put in due to the refurb. Where did you hear about them not running at all??? I sure hope that's not right!!

Shamrockshake.com? Seriously? I know they have hit Delaware (saw the sign when I went for coffee the other day) but honestly, I think they are kinda gross. DH would disagree with me tho.

Ya, they aren't for everyone. Joe isn't a huge fan either. But I looooooove them!!!! NYC was a "dry city" for years, so there are even food blogs that write about them around here! I even signed a petition one year to bring it.

Love the countdown calendar!
Arrival day plans sound great!
I will be stalking my local McD's this week to see if the Shamrock Shake has arrived...

Thank you!! I'm just hoping for a very relaxing arrival day - we'll do whatever we are up to doing and just soak in some of that beautiful resort!

I am going to check out ours this morning on the way to the train for church.

I'm in Bayside. JFK always has better flight times. I try to avoid LGA even though it's so much closer.

Thanks for the car service link. I usually use Carmel when I'm traveling alone or with friends. I have to keep Eastern in mind when my nephews are joining me.

You are going to LOVE BLT. You'll get so spoiled by the walk to the MK.

Oooooh, I think I remember you mentioning you were in Bayside before now that you said it. We are blocks from the M60 stop, and it's about 10 minutes on the bus - so we really try for LGA, but you are right-JFK does have much better times.

No problem on the link! We used them once before we moved when we were staying in Manhattan with friends. They were right on time and the driver was very nice. The brought the proper car seat as well, which I've read as problems with other services - they will bring a booster for an infant, or vice versa. Real useful!

I'm excited about BLT! That walk to MK will make us feel like VIPs just like the International Gateway does I bet.

Yay! Another TR from Miss Brooke!

Thanks for reading!

You just started this yesterday and it's already 6 pages long!

I have to go back and get caught up.

I've been busy!!! I've got a lot of planning to do in a very short time. (I'm also trying to catch up on your awesome TR! I'm only on the shopping/DTD part, but hopefully will get some more time to read soon!)

The calendar is too cute! I bet Henry is very proud of it!

Woo hoo for starting off your trip with a visit to Epcot! Perfect!

He is! He doesn't forget very often about marking a day off - he bugs me until he gets to! It's so fun to see him excited about the trip. We look at pictures and video and he gets a sappy grin on his face, it's so cute!

I promised myself I will join when I get my new phone and that is in like two weeks. I am tired of Tracy harassing me! Yes - in a few weeks I will join the rest of the world on Facebook.

Yay!!!! A holdout becomes a convert! MICHELLE?!?!?!?

 

[jenjolt]

What a great calendar!! I'm sure Henry really enjoys crossing off those days and you don't have many more days to cross off!!!

Sounds like a great arrival day!! Oh my BW, seriously Brook you're killing me here LOL!!! I'm going to so cave!! Just chalk me up for it LOL!!!!

OOOH MEK is going to get FB!!!! WOOT WOOT!!!!

 

[SoonerGirl]

I promised myself I will join when I get my new phone and that is in like two weeks. I am tired of Tracy harassing me! Yes - in a few weeks I will join the rest of the world on Facebook.

NO MARY ELLEN, DON'T DO IT!!!!! We were supposed to support each other in this holdout thing, remember?! Tracy, leave ME alone!

Yay!!!! A holdout becomes a convert! MICHELLE?!?!?!?

Not.Gonna.Happen.

Really, I'm starting to be afraid that it will just be a matter of time before I cave. The lady that I work the concession stand with for the Swish Club at the high school was threatening to set one up for me herself

 

[jenseib]

I love the calendar. That is so special. Henry did a great job

 

[TyRy]

I'm here, I'm here! Hooray for two weeks until two weeks!

I've been a bad Disser lately and still need to finish your last TR, but wanted to make sure I was signed on to this one.

 

[Moira222]

How is you just started this and already have 6 pages! lots of reading to do, I'd better go refill my coffee!

TWO WEEKS! that's awesome. can't wait to see all of your plans!

Several weeks ago I decided Henry and I needed to get our countdown calendar started - we were on something random, like 42 days to go. I at first tried to make it neat and organized, planning out what it will look like...but when you involve a 3 year old directly in the process you end up with something like this:

A hot mess of a countdown calendar

I LOVE your count down calendar! It so cute!

We are flying JetBlue this trip - we've never taken them. We had a nice credit (due to the NO St Lucia ordeal back in the fall ) and the prices were loooooooow. We got an awesome deal. I've heard great things about JetBlue as well, so I'm looking forward to the flight!

We have a direct flight, landing at MCO around 3:45.

We loved JetBlue in '09. The seats are roomy and the little tv's on each seat are great for keeping the little guy happy. remember to bring your own headset for the TV's.

By the time we arrive our room should be ready, so we'll go straight up to drop our bags, receive our grocery order (I still have to decide between Garden Grocer and WeGoShop), and settle in a bit.

Question - if you use WEGoShop, do you HAVE to tell them which store to shop at, or can you just give them a list? their web site is not the most informative IMHO

 

[k_reile]

two weeks!!! I am soo jealous! Have a great time!

 

[eandesmom]

That is the BEST countdown calendar I've ever seen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it!

You guys are cracking me up about the shamrock shake.

I promised myself I will join when I get my new phone and that is in like two weeks. I am tired of Tracy harassing me! Yes - in a few weeks I will join the rest of the world on Facebook.

Only Tracy? I thought we were ALL harassing you?

 

[Poolrat]

What craziness is going on ? I see 2 pages of posts but only 1 notification to me????

That's not right.

 

[reelmom]

I love the countdown calender. What a great keepsake!

How is your Mom doing? Has she moved to Florida yet?

 

[manntra]

Oh I am woefully late So very sorry!! Going back to catch up!! Going to be such a great trip!!! 2 WEEKS!!!!!

Tracy

 

[CreightonsMomma]

I'm in!

I love the countdown calendar. It made my heart melt!

 

[DisMomAmy]

I LOVE your countdown calendar! Even if I tried, I could make one as cool as that!

We flew JetBlue in 2009 and loved it. The in-seat entertainment was great for the kids and they let us check on bag each for free - do they still do that?

A casual dinner at Epcot sounds perfect to me.

 

[DisMomAmy]

Brook - Did you hear about the friendship boats? I only see it listed under BC/YC but it says:

"Friendship Boats to Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and resorts in that area will not be available 2/14/2011- 3/10/2011. Disney is providing bus transportation to Disney's Hollywood Studios from the resort bus stop."

Here's the link. I read on Tour Guide Mike that it had something to do with the dock at the BC/YC so hopefully it won't effect you too badly!

 

[disneyfan61]

Your countdown calendar is great.

Like a few other posters have said you will love Jet Blue. We use them every year now. We have an airport that is an hour closer to us but Jet Blue does not fly from there so we go to Boston because we love Jet Blue.

 

[photographymom517]

Hey Brook! I'm finally here!!! Better late than never, right? LOL

I am soooo excited & cannot wait to hear about your trip!!! I can't believe you guys are leaving pretty soon!!!! LESS than 2 weeks now!!!

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I've never flown JetBlue but have heard good things about them from other people!

We ordered from Garden Grocer last trip & it worked out great! It saved a trip to the store and it was very convenient so we didn't have to worry about getting a taxi or renting a car for just a day. When you fill out the order form (if you decide to go with them), I'm pretty sure you can even tell them what time to deliver it to your resort. It was really nice because they left the order with Bell Services at CBR and then Bell Srvcs brought it to our room for us! We ordered diapers/wipes, cereal, breakfast bars, and I think even some juice & maybe canned fruit. I can't remember for sure...but I will look it up for you! I'm sure you've already looked over their list of items...they have so much stuff to choose from!

Can't wait to hear more about your plans for your 15 day trip!!! I am super jealous but also very excited for all of you!!! I hope our trips overlap sometime & we can meet in person! Henry & Luke would have so much fun!

 

[brookelizabeth]

What a great calendar!! I'm sure Henry really enjoys crossing off those days and you don't have many more days to cross off!!!

Sounds like a great arrival day!! Oh my BW, seriously Brook you're killing me here LOL!!! I'm going to so cave!! Just chalk me up for it LOL!!!!

OOOH MEK is going to get FB!!!! WOOT WOOT!!!!

I cannot believe how close we are getting! Tomorrow we'll be in the tweens. Before I know it, single digits!

So, have you changed your resort over the BW yet?

NO MARY ELLEN, DON'T DO IT!!!!! We were supposed to support each other in this holdout thing, remember?! Tracy, leave ME alone!

Not.Gonna.Happen.

Really, I'm starting to be afraid that it will just be a matter of time before I cave. The lady that I work the concession stand with for the Swish Club at the high school was threatening to set one up for me herself

Do it! Do it! Do it!!! My cousin has a Facebook page for her DOG.

I love the calendar. That is so special. Henry did a great job

Isn't it sweet? It's a challenge every night to find the right day though!! LOL

I'm here, I'm here! Hooray for two weeks until two weeks!

I've been a bad Disser lately and still need to finish your last TR, but wanted to make sure I was signed on to this one.

Glad you made it!! Catch up whenever you can - no worries! I saw your Beach Club pics on FB today.

How is you just started this and already have 6 pages! lots of reading to do, I'd better go refill my coffee!

TWO WEEKS! that's awesome. can't wait to see all of your plans!

I LOVE your count down calendar! It so cute!


We loved JetBlue in '09. The seats are roomy and the little tv's on each seat are great for keeping the little guy happy. remember to bring your own headset for the TV's.

Question - if you use WEGoShop, do you HAVE to tell them which store to shop at, or can you just give them a list? their web site is not the most informative IMHO

I like roomy seats and TVs! Does the TV work for everyone? We recently flew Frontier and they had TVs but you had to pay for them and they would NOT turn off either (they were broken) -which was a tad annoying when it was dark out and this bright glaring TV was on Henry.

With WeGoShop you can let them choose. I think there is a choice in their drop down to let them pick--at least there used to be. If you have to pick now, don't pick Wal*Mart - we did last time and the produce was AWFUL. The woman apologized a bunch, but said that is very typical at Wal*Mart there. Sometimes you hit the delivery just right and it's great, other times it's horribly picked over. Another time we did Publix and it was all great.

two weeks!!! I am soo jealous! Have a great time!

Thank you! I can hardly believe it's real!

That is the BEST countdown calendar I've ever seen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it!

You guys are cracking me up about the shamrock shake.



Only Tracy? I thought we were ALL harassing you?

Thanks Cynthia! It was fun to do, and it's a challenge every night to hunt for the right day. Henry loves doing it!

The Shamrock Shakes are amazing! Are you a lover or a hater, or more meh about it?

What craziness is going on ? I see 2 pages of posts but only 1 notification to me????

That's not right.

That happens to me too!

I love the countdown calender. What a great keepsake!

How is your Mom doing? Has she moved to Florida yet?

My Mom is doing great!! She hasn't moved yet, but was just visiting again. She looks forward to retirement so she can move. It'll probably be about another year or so.

Oh I am woefully late So very sorry!! Going back to catch up!! Going to be such a great trip!!! 2 WEEKS!!!!!

Tracy

No worries! Catch up whenever you can!

I'm in!

I love the countdown calendar. It made my heart melt!

Thank you! It was a lot of fun to make! Henry is very proud of it and his many Mickey Head drawings.