UnOfficial March 2012 Trip Planners Tread-DIS Meet 3/8 Info Pg 1

[LittleMissMickey]

Lisa - We're down the last week, too. It looks like SSR is calling our names.

DM - I was so hoping for a snow day tomorrow to get ahead on some things and waste time thinking about going on vacation. I was so excited, but now...

Sheila - Prayers for you that your trip may bring you closer to your memories of DSs and your husband. Planning and doing can be therapeutic. I wish you all of the best.

Everyone - Tomorrow is the last day of February!

 

[lisacat00MN]

Lisa - We're down the last week, too. It looks like SSR is calling our names.

Nice! We have a group of 6 so are staying "off campus"

DM - I was so hoping for a snow day tomorrow to get ahead on some things and waste time thinking about going on vacation. I was so excited, but now...

I think snowmageddon has downgraded significantly - but watch for that freezing rain, we may get our 'inclement weather' day yet!!

Sheila - Prayers for you that your trip may bring you closer to your memories of DSs and your husband. Planning and doing can be therapeutic. I wish you all of the best.


Everyone - Tomorrow is the last day of February!

And our Countdown starts FOR REAL!!!

 

[emcclay]

D - DH was so right about not cancelling our trip right off the bat as was my first thought 2 weeks ago. Planning and getting ready to go have kept my mind occupied and more or less sane these past two weeks. Not sure how I will be once I am actually at WDW where I know so many things will trigger memories of our past trips with both DS's.

an extra for Rufus

Stay strong! Best wishes for your trip. Remember- It's okay to let it out if you need to. These things take time.

 

[kt_mom]

I can't believe that we will be there in less than two weeks. It still feels very unreal to me. I've wanted to do a trip just DD and I for a long time but its never really been an option before. Now its really happening and we'll be there in less than two weeks!! And its a surprise, I can't wait to see her reaction.

Last week I casually commented at dinner that I might have to go on a business trip in a few weeks. Then a few days ago I told DD that it was over her spring break and was in florida and that she could go with me if she wanted and she said she did want to go. I figured she would buy it, but I thought she would question it a little bit first. But she didn't.

 

[meandthemouse]

Hello fellow March Disney goers. I'm reporting living from S. Natick MA where it's snowing bleh. It's going to snow today into tomorrow. So much for getting off the snow hook this winter. I must say however, I truly appreciate Mother Nature for sending the snow now and not on Saturday when I fly out. It will be 55 degrees and rainy on Saturday :hew:: I'm 2 and a half days away from going to The World and I couldn't be happier. I began packing, tomorrow is laundry day so I will finish packing Friday after work. Yep, I'm a last minute packer for the most park. My dog Tessie on the other hand, won't be to happy. Poor baby she hasn't been away from Gabe and I since we got her in June. She is spending the week his his parents who will feed her too much cheese and spoil her rotten since they have no grand children until Gabe and I have babies ( he's an only child). *We actually miss her 1st birthday which is March 8th. I'll bring her back something I'm so excited for this trip!!!! I wish you all safe flights, great weather, and a happy vacation. So nervous about flying...... I think I can I think I can!!!

-Ashley

 

[DMGeurts]

D - DH was so right about not cancelling our trip right off the bat as was my first thought 2 weeks ago. Planning and getting ready to go have kept my mind occupied and more or less sane these past two weeks. Not sure how I will be once I am actually at WDW where I know so many things will trigger memories of our past trips with both DS's.

an extra for Rufus

Thank you so much Sheila.

I agree with Liddy's post below... Let the tears fall, but create new memories and spread some pixie dust in their honor... I am so glad the trip has been a welcome distraction - our trip has been a distraction for me too, in some ways... Just know that we are all thinking of you and praying that there is lots of Pixie Dust for you down in the World, and you are able to see the happiness through your tears.

That's when you'll let a tear stream down your face and then turn that memory into a NEW one for your boys! Spread some pixie dust in their name everytime you think about them.

Lisa - We're down the last week, too. It looks like SSR is calling our names.

DM - I was so hoping for a snow day tomorrow to get ahead on some things and waste time thinking about going on vacation. I was so excited, but now...

Sheila - Prayers for you that your trip may bring you closer to your memories of DSs and your husband. Planning and doing can be therapeutic. I wish you all of the best.

Everyone - Tomorrow is the last day of February!

My girls had a snow day today (for no reason... we got mostly rain), but I had to work. Bummer.

And our Countdown starts FOR REAL!!!

I can't believe that we will be there in less than two weeks. It still feels very unreal to me. I've wanted to do a trip just DD and I for a long time but its never really been an option before. Now its really happening and we'll be there in less than two weeks!! And its a surprise, I can't wait to see her reaction.

Last week I casually commented at dinner that I might have to go on a business trip in a few weeks. Then a few days ago I told DD that it was over her spring break and was in florida and that she could go with me if she wanted and she said she did want to go. I figured she would buy it, but I thought she would question it a little bit first. But she didn't.

Can't wait to hear about your dd's reaction!

Hello fellow March Disney goers. I'm reporting living from S. Natick MA where it's snowing bleh. It's going to snow today into tomorrow. So much for getting off the snow hook this winter. I must say however, I truly appreciate Mother Nature for sending the snow now and not on Saturday when I fly out. It will be 55 degrees and rainy on Saturday :hew:: I'm 2 and a half days away from going to The World and I couldn't be happier. I began packing, tomorrow is laundry day so I will finish packing Friday after work. Yep, I'm a last minute packer for the most park. My dog Tessie on the other hand, won't be to happy. Poor baby she hasn't been away from Gabe and I since we got her in June. She is spending the week his his parents who will feed her too much cheese and spoil her rotten since they have no grand children until Gabe and I have babies ( he's an only child). *We actually miss her 1st birthday which is March 8th. I'll bring her back something I'm so excited for this trip!!!! I wish you all safe flights, great weather, and a happy vacation. So nervous about flying...... I think I can I think I can!!!

-Ashley

Have a great trip!

D~

 

[sjs314]

Hello fellow March Disney goers. I'm reporting living from S. Natick MA where it's snowing bleh. It's going to snow today into tomorrow. So much for getting off the snow hook this winter. I must say however, I truly appreciate Mother Nature for sending the snow now and not on Saturday when I fly out. It will be 55 degrees and rainy on Saturday :hew:: I'm 2 and a half days away from going to The World and I couldn't be happier. I began packing, tomorrow is laundry day so I will finish packing Friday after work. Yep, I'm a last minute packer for the most park. My dog Tessie on the other hand, won't be to happy. Poor baby she hasn't been away from Gabe and I since we got her in June. She is spending the week his his parents who will feed her too much cheese and spoil her rotten since they have no grand children until Gabe and I have babies ( he's an only child). *We actually miss her 1st birthday which is March 8th. I'll bring her back something I'm so excited for this trip!!!! I wish you all safe flights, great weather, and a happy vacation. So nervous about flying...... I think I can I think I can!!!

-Ashley

Hi Ashley

I am sitting here in Ct. looking at all the snow out side on the ground. I too am happy it is coming today and tomorrow and not on the weekend. I fly out Sunday @6:30am but will be heading to NY Saturday after boarding Bella our Golden Retriever at the kennels to spend a nice evening at a hotel near the airport before our flight. I am usually packed weeks in advance but not this time, plan to do it tonight and tomorrow. Happy and safe flights with no delays, oh and of course good weather for everyone.

 

[momtoccc]

I can't believe that we will be there in less than two weeks. It still feels very unreal to me. I've wanted to do a trip just DD and I for a long time but its never really been an option before. Now its really happening and we'll be there in less than two weeks!! And its a surprise, I can't wait to see her reaction.

Last week I casually commented at dinner that I might have to go on a business trip in a few weeks. Then a few days ago I told DD that it was over her spring break and was in florida and that she could go with me if she wanted and she said she did want to go. I figured she would buy it, but I thought she would question it a little bit first. But she didn't.

I'm going with my 8yo dd next week for mother/daughter trip too! She already knows all about it though. I'm sure you guys will have a great time - I know we are planning on it

 

[sjs314]

Thank you so much Sheila.

I agree with Liddy's post below... Let the tears fall, but create new memories and spread some pixie dust in their honor... I am so glad the trip has been a welcome distraction - our trip has been a distraction for me too, in some ways... Just know that we are all thinking of you and praying that there is lots of Pixie Dust for you down in the World, and you are able to see the happiness through your tears.







My girls had a snow day today (for no reason... we got mostly rain), but I had to work. Bummer.








Can't wait to hear about your dd's reaction!



Have a great trip!

D~

D - I just wish I had one more day with both of them, corny maybe but everytime I hear that now imfamous "what would you do with one more day" I get all emotional.

I haven't been over to your thread yet this evening I hope all is well with Rufus

 

[DMGeurts]

D - I just wish I had one more day with both of them, corny maybe but everytime I hear that now imfamous "what would you do with one more day" I get all emotional.

I haven't been over to your thread yet this evening I hope all is well with Rufus

Oh Sheila... I don't want to pretend that I understand what you are going through - I can't even imagine. I can see where you would be so emotional with "one more day" - I just can't even imagine all the feelings that must conjure up for you.

Rufus is doing OK... He is at the end of "day 2" of his 2-3 days left, and he doesn't seem to be much worse than he was on Monday, nor does he seem to be in any pain. I fed him some icecream last night and he kept it down. Tonight I fed him a bit of rice and a meatball, which he devoured. I would have loved to feed him more, but I just don't want to overwhelm his tummy - he sure wanted more though. For the last week, I've spent hours researching what not to give him... but once the vet said he was going to die, no matter what we do - I figured, WTH... Let him eat whatever he wants and enjoy his last days - no sense in letting him be more miserable. So, if he shows any interest in any food at all - I give it to him. But to be honest, there isn't much food he shows interest in anymore.

My biggest fear right now, is that he will die while we are on our trip and we won't get to say "goodbye"... OTOH - we have spent the last week saying our goodbyes, and as heartbroken as we would be, I think we are doing "better" with it.

Thank you so much for asking about Ruf... I feel like there are just so many people out there that care about him, and it warms my .

D~

 

[fbarker]

Wow did I have a scare!! Long story short.....Sunday morning not feeling well so I get up to go to the bathroom started to feel like i was going to get sick and the next thing I hear is my wife yelling to me if everything is alright. I find myself on the bathroom floor head bleeding after bouncing it off the bathtub!! Went to the emergency room to get some stiches but they find my heart is in A-Fib (a rapid heart rate) They decide to admit me and by the time i get to my room the heart has self corrected. Was in the hospital until Tuesday, all kinds of test. All don't show anything. By time I left hospital my heart rate is at my regular 57, I am a runner so its normally slow. Went for 2 hr stress test today and it went well and now going to general doctor to get approval to go back to work.

Was scared about a number of things, but it seems all right now and can finish up the planning for our trip at the end of March.

Lesson learned.....don't take anything for granted, your life can change in an instant!!...I so need WDW now.

 

[sjs314]

Wow did I have a scare!! Long story short.....Sunday morning not feeling well so I get up to go to the bathroom started to feel like i was going to get sick and the next thing I hear is my wife yelling to me if everything is alright. I find myself on the bathroom floor head bleeding after bouncing it off the bathtub!! Went to the emergency room to get some stiches but they find my heart is in A-Fib (a rapid heart rate) They decide to admit me and by the time i get to my room the heart has self corrected. Was in the hospital until Tuesday, all kinds of test. All don't show anything. By time I left hospital my heart rate is at my regular 57, I am a runner so its normally slow. Went for 2 hr stress test today and it went well and now going to general doctor to get approval to go back to work.

Was scared about a number of things, but it seems all right now and can finish up the planning for our trip at the end of March.

Lesson learned.....don't take anything for granted, your life can change in an instant!!...I so need WDW now.

Glad you are ok. Did the cardiologist recommend to be checked at a sleep lab for sleep apnea? The reason I ask is I have sleep apnea and stopped using my cpap machine , woke up and my heart was in a-fib which was brought on from me stopping breathing while sleeping, I now use my cpap faithfully and will be taking it with me to Disney. Like you I was admitted only stayed overnight in the hospital, my last stress test was ok .

 

[Luvmepluto]

I can't believe it is almost here.......on Friday morning I will be heading to WDW!

 

[Lidian]

I can't believe it is almost here.......on Friday morning I will be heading to WDW!

WOOT!

We're leaving out tomorrow night! Dadgum, I guess I should pack!

 

[tchrrx]

It's March! ​

 

[sjs314]

I can't believe it is almost here.......on Friday morning I will be heading to WDW!

WOOT!

We're leaving out tomorrow night! Dadgum, I guess I should pack!

Me too, have to get my butt in gear here

It's March! ​

Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

 

[figmentgirl]

MARCH IS HERE!!!

 

[kt_mom]

Okay my fellow March travelers. I need some help making a couple decisions. You all know that this is a surprise trip so I am unable to just ask DD what she would prefer to do. We arrive on Tuesday the 12th and the next day is DD's birthday. We are doing MK all day that day as it is her favorite park. There is one definite for the day and that is the Wishes dessert party that night at 9:00. The rest is what I need help with.

I have a breakfast ADR at CP for a 10:20 breakfast so we have time to ride some rides early before it gets crowded. I think I am going to keep this.

I have a 2:00 ADR for Tea at the Grand Floridian. I am having a hard time deciding whether to keep this or not. We've never done it before. Part of me thinks she would really like this and its kind of a girly thing we can do together. The other part of me thinks we should be back at the resort swimming or napping and resting up for our evening in MK.

Then I have two dinner ADR's. Please don't flame me, the system let me do it and I do plan to cancel one of them by the end of this weekend.

The first is CRT at 4:10 or 1900 PF at 5:40.

I think that DD would prefer the castle. But I'm not real excited about dinner there, it just doesn't really sound all that good, and its so pricey. I'd love to get that $112 back. 1900 PF is fun and I know that she does love to eat there too. But the ADR time is 5:40 and I'm worried that they will be running late as they often do. DH doesn't really care for eating in the castle because he thinks its over rated. He figures we've done it, don't need to do it again. Since he's not with us, I keep thinking it would be a good time to let DD do it again. BUT, again, its just so expensive and this trip is supposed to be more budget and the menu choices don't really excite me.

If we do one of the dinner ADR's I'm thinking that we really need to cancel the Tea. But I want to order a mini cake, or chocolate slipper or something at wherever we end up going so I need to decide so I can call about the cake.

What are your thoughts? DD will be happy about whatever I choose for us to do because we'll be in Disney and she won't know what the other options were. So I'm not really worried about disappointing her.

Part of me is leaning towards the Tea and cancel the dinners altogether since we have the dessert party. I could have the cake delivered there and its definitely something we wouldn't take time to do on our family trip. But part of me thinks, its her birthday and what better way to celebrate then in the caastle for dinner. But if you don't know that that was an option wouldn't it be just as much fun to do the Tea? But if we do Tea at 2:00 will we have time to take a break before our evening? I guess we could head back to AKV for a late afternoon break and then head back to MK around 6 or 7 and stay until we're tired. The park is open until 1am think.

I think I'm rambling at this point. Any thoughts? I would ask my DH but he's tired of hearing about this trip and my lack of ability to make a decision would drive him nuts.

Let me add this though, as much as he's a grump about Disney, he loves seeing DD there and I'm worried that he would be really sad about missing her having a birthday dinner in the castle. Even though he doesn't really like to eat in the castle. He's going to Vegas next week which is why I was able to talk him into letting me take DD on this trip. But I know he's kind of sad to be missing out on this trip too. I did promise him no BBB since that's his favorite thing to take DD to in Disney.

 

[oopsiDAISY]

MARCH!!!!!!! Wow, we will all be switching from PTR's to actual TR's very soon...YAY FOR US!!!!

 

[Beiji]

ktmom, I don't know how your family usually eats, but the tea and the dessert party and a cake in one day sounds like a lot of sweets to me. Could you do the tea on a different day? How about putting some candles on something at the dessert party? It sounds like whatever choices you make, your DD will be thrilled!