We both got real jobs: now we can go to Disney! Sept 2013 PTR! TR link posted 9/29!

[lvcourtneyy]

Thursday, September 19th: Typhoon Lagoon

Don't miss the first update on the previous page!

Today is our other waterpark day! For sake of argument, I said on our first waterpark day we'd go to BB which leaves TL for today. I honestly have no idea how we'll decide which to go to on which day. Maybe whichever bus comes first? It doesn't seem to make a big difference!


Walt Disney World Gallery Photo by RN Courtney, on Flickr

I thought both water parks were open from 9-5 in September but I just rechecked the schedule and realized the hours are 10-5!

Kennythepirate's site says Lilo and Stitch both meet here so I'd love to try to meet Lilo especially! I've heard though that they don't continue meeting into September so we'll see what happens!


stitch-typhoon-lagoon-2 by RN Courtney, on Flickr


lilo-typhoon-lagoon-2 by RN Courtney, on Flickr

We've never been to the water parks so I don't know much about them but Touringplans has suggested plans for them so we'll likely follow them at least to do the big things first:

Ride Gang Plank Falls.
Ride Mayday Falls.
Ride Keelhaul Falls.
Ride Crush 'n' Gusher. There are three slides here, and you can re-ride to experience each version.
Swim in the Shark Reef.
Ride Humunga Kowabunga.
Ride Storm Slides.
Swim in the Surf Pool.
Take a ride around Castaway Creek.
Revisit any favorite attractions.
Depart Typhoon Lagoon.

and then probably do whatever requires the least walking/has the shortest lines at the moment!

We'll probably leave before the 5 pm closing and go back to Pop and get ready for dinner. We have reservations at:


images-2 by RN Courtney, on Flickr

We ate here for breakfast in January but we've never done dinner so I'm excited! Plus, we're doing the Photopass+ again and the folder they give you your photos in is so cute!

After dinner, we'll probably explore the Grand Floridian for a bit and then head back to Pop Century!

 

[katt789]

Yay for trip preparing, and being so close to it!! I’m so excited, our single digit dance can be done on my Mom’s birthday, which makes it even more exciting of a day! Lol.

Nice flip flops! I’ve gotten into the Toms fandom recently and won’t even be bringing runners with me this trip! Toms and flip flops, we’ll see how I do!

Water park days always look so relaxing and lovely!! Ah, 1900, especially dinner is just so much fun!! I love it there, hopefully the sisters are out and about for ya! It was sad to have missed them in Feb, although the Godmother was amazing too!

 

[blabbermouth]

I have a pair of flip flops with the same soles, and I LOVE them, so comfy. I'm bringing two different flip flops, a pair of sandals with straps and runners, but I rarely wear runners, I find them too hot!

Your list of stuff to do is similar to mine. We don't have many plans for the long weekend so we'll be just fine.

We've been to BB, but not TL. I think TL looks cooler actually, I don't remember what made us choose BB, maybe because it was closer, or the bus came first?

I can't wait to lay by the pool, that's good enough for me.

 

[blabbermouth]

I just requested to follow you on instagram even though I don't really post my own photos to it, haha. @blabbermouth_k

 

[klacey1]

Those flip flops look really cute and comfortable! I always wear flip flops in the parks, but I have to do nice/supportive! Blisters are not worth it.

I love that Chris is trying to be so healthy this trip-- protein, gyms, etc.! That's awesome! (Not for me, but I really admire him for it!! )

I really don't know much about the water parks, but that plan looks good! I bet the crowds will be low enough for you to hit everything you want.

 

[redheadedmermaid73]

I just realized that we will be at POP the same time as you! We check in on the 9th and out on the 11th. Just a quick stay with my nephews.

Those flip flops look super comfy! I need to get some for me, I live in sandals so I'm sure they'd be a good investment!

 

[lsenquiz]

Commenting on Day 6 & 7

Ok going to the gym while you are at Disney is just wrong

A down day sounds good though especially if you are going to explore AKL. I always say we are going to do some reort hopping on our down days and we never do

I am one of those people that love EPCOT but mostly because our resort is within a 5 minute walk of it. The thing I love the most about the WS is meeting the people that work there. They must be originally from the country they are working in to actually work there so you get to meet so many interesting cast members. One of my favorite things to do is have a drink at the bar at Rose and Crown and chat with the bartenders. They are so entertaining.

I am very interested to see how your FP+ experience goes.

Believe it or not I have never done the character spot at EPCOT. I have always been on the lookout for characters in training but have never been lucky enough to see one. I think it is because we go after the first MNSSHP and most of the characters are already trained by then.

Have you ever ridden Figmet? It actually dumps out into the imagination pavilion. I had no idea they were closing it???

Duffy is another character I have never seen and honestly last on my priority list. He just does not feel Disney to me.

We enjoyed The Gran Fiesta Tour in Mexico but did not love Maelstorm in Norway.

Are you planning to do Captain EO? I can not bring myself to do it but will be interested in your review if you do.

 

[Dancegrl624]

I have those same flip flops, but I only wear them when I'm done running. I tried wearing them at WDW last year and they were not so fun. I typically wear the cheap flip flops from Old Navy and I never have issues with them. Since the "sport" ones have fabric straps, they rubbed my feet so bad! They did not mix well with the humidity.

 

[missangelalexis]

Yay for comfy flip flops! I also bought a pair of Nike flip flops for my trip (though not the same ones) and they seem like they will work out well for the trip!

You know I've still never seen Cars in its entirety? I guess I have to get on that!

That's awesome that you are going to fit in the book signing on your day at DHS!

So great that you will be doing both water parks this trip, I hope you do get to meet Lilo! And yay for dinner at Park Fare, the characters there seem like a blast!

I cannot believe your trip is SO soon!

 

[lvcourtneyy]

I have a pair of flip flops with the same soles, and I LOVE them, so comfy. I'm bringing two different flip flops, a pair of sandals with straps and runners, but I rarely wear runners, I find them too hot!

Your list of stuff to do is similar to mine. We don't have many plans for the long weekend so we'll be just fine.

We've been to BB, but not TL. I think TL looks cooler actually, I don't remember what made us choose BB, maybe because it was closer, or the bus came first?

I can't wait to lay by the pool, that's good enough for me.

They are SO comfortable!! I HATE sneakers (and socks honestly ) so I'm excited to try the flip flops. We don't have big plans either so I suspect a good amount of last minute organizing will get done tomorrow.

I feel like there's only so many different things you can do with a water park but I haven't really been to a real waterpark in a while!

Laying by the pool in Disney sounds perfect right now!

I just requested to follow you on instagram even though I don't really post my own photos to it, haha. @blabbermouth_k

Yay! I'm following you too now! Maybe you can post some Disney pictures since YOU LEAVE IN LIKE 3 DAYS!

Those flip flops look really cute and comfortable! I always wear flip flops in the parks, but I have to do nice/supportive! Blisters are not worth it.

I love that Chris is trying to be so healthy this trip-- protein, gyms, etc.! That's awesome! (Not for me, but I really admire him for it!! )

I really don't know much about the water parks, but that plan looks good! I bet the crowds will be low enough for you to hit everything you want.

Blisters are totally not worth it.

Not for me either!! He's so dedicated to working out and bodybuilding. He definitely relaxes from it a lot on vacation but he could never totally give up his ways.

That's what I'm thinking about the crowds as well!

I just realized that we will be at POP the same time as you! We check in on the 9th and out on the 11th. Just a quick stay with my nephews.

Those flip flops look super comfy! I need to get some for me, I live in sandals so I'm sure they'd be a good investment!

It's SO close!! It'd be cool if we run into each other!

They are very comfy! I do the same so I'm really loving them already!

 

[lvcourtneyy]

Yay for trip preparing, and being so close to it!! I’m so excited, our single digit dance can be done on my Mom’s birthday, which makes it even more exciting of a day! Lol.

Nice flip flops! I’ve gotten into the Toms fandom recently and won’t even be bringing runners with me this trip! Toms and flip flops, we’ll see how I do!

Water park days always look so relaxing and lovely!! Ah, 1900, especially dinner is just so much fun!! I love it there, hopefully the sisters are out and about for ya! It was sad to have missed them in Feb, although the Godmother was amazing too!

Ah that's so awesome! Today was our single digit dance (that I unfortunately did at work!) Happy (almost) birthday to your mom! Presley's birthday is on the 3rd and I'm super sad we aren't getting to see her for it this year.

I'm bringing my Toms as well! I love my Toms but they aren't the most supportive so I'm gonna try to mix it up! I'm still bringing my sneakers but hopefully won't have to use them!

The godmother is definitely amazing! But I will be bummed if the sisters aren't there! They're so much fun!

Commenting on Day 6 & 7

Ok going to the gym while you are at Disney is just wrong

A down day sounds good though especially if you are going to explore AKL. I always say we are going to do some reort hopping on our down days and we never do

I am one of those people that love EPCOT but mostly because our resort is within a 5 minute walk of it. The thing I love the most about the WS is meeting the people that work there. They must be originally from the country they are working in to actually work there so you get to meet so many interesting cast members. One of my favorite things to do is have a drink at the bar at Rose and Crown and chat with the bartenders. They are so entertaining.

I am very interested to see how your FP+ experience goes.

Believe it or not I have never done the character spot at EPCOT. I have always been on the lookout for characters in training but have never been lucky enough to see one. I think it is because we go after the first MNSSHP and most of the characters are already trained by then.

Have you ever ridden Figmet? It actually dumps out into the imagination pavilion. I had no idea they were closing it???

Duffy is another character I have never seen and honestly last on my priority list. He just does not feel Disney to me.

We enjoyed The Gran Fiesta Tour in Mexico but did not love Maelstorm in Norway.

Are you planning to do Captain EO? I can not bring myself to do it but will be interested in your review if you do.

Totally agree with you about the gym. I haven't used one since I was in high school and I avoid them like the plague. I figure Chris uses it enough for both of us.

The problem is there's just never enough Disney time! You could probably spend a whole week just checking out resorts, eating at them and checking out the activities they have!

The Beach Club is my dream resort so I think whenever I finally do get to stay there, I will enjoy walking to Epcot to spend a few nights in the WS. I do appreciate the beauty and authenticity of it. It will be nice to spend more time there in the future.

I'm interested to see how it goes too! I'm still uneasy about it.

The character spot is cute but I think you don't meet as many of them since the refurb.

You may be right about the characters in training. It seems that people who are there now are seeing some GREAT characters training!

We've never even been in the Imagination Pavilion somehow! I saw a rumor about the closing/refurbing in 2014 on Instagram. Clearly it's not the most reputable news source so it could be one big lie! Either way, it's a priority for me to have us check it out at least once.

I love Duffy because he's so cute but I also love stuffed animals and he's Mickey's bear so that could explain a lot.

I'm thinking we'll do Captain EO just because I like doing everything once. I'm fairly certain I won't enjoy it, particularly because I'm NOT a Michael fan at all but I'll be sure to report back!

 

[lvcourtneyy]

I have those same flip flops, but I only wear them when I'm done running. I tried wearing them at WDW last year and they were not so fun. I typically wear the cheap flip flops from Old Navy and I never have issues with them. Since the "sport" ones have fabric straps, they rubbed my feet so bad! They did not mix well with the humidity.

Hm I'm sad to hear they didn't work out in WDW! I'll be bringing other flip flops and sneakers with me also so hopefully I can avoid any major footwear issues!

Yay for comfy flip flops! I also bought a pair of Nike flip flops for my trip (though not the same ones) and they seem like they will work out well for the trip!

You know I've still never seen Cars in its entirety? I guess I have to get on that!

That's awesome that you are going to fit in the book signing on your day at DHS!

So great that you will be doing both water parks this trip, I hope you do get to meet Lilo! And yay for dinner at Park Fare, the characters there seem like a blast!

I cannot believe your trip is SO soon!

I'm excited to try them out! I'm bringing a few different pairs of shoes so it'll be interesting to see how things work out.

This was the first time I made any attempt to watch it and I ended up finding it super cute! For some reason, it never really appealed to me before but definitely give it a chance.

I'm SO excited about the book signing!

I know!! It's crazy how the summer flew!

 

[shan23877]

Do you ever read an update, intend to reply later and then forget? I feel like I've been doing that a lot lately. I'm sorry! I've been reading every update!

I bought the exact same shoes earlier this summer (mine have gray soles though) and they were great at Disney. I did try not to wear the same shoes 2 days in a row, but I my feet didn't hurt at all this time. Last trip was a whole 'nother story.

Your plans sound like a lot of fun! I hope you enjoy the water parks, and that you get to the book signing. What a legend!

PP has some really cute 1900 borders too! You'll love the stepsisters. They are a riot.

 

[lvcourtneyy]

Do you ever read an update, intend to reply later and then forget? I feel like I've been doing that a lot lately. I'm sorry! I've been reading every update!

I bought the exact same shoes earlier this summer (mine have gray soles though) and they were great at Disney. I did try not to wear the same shoes 2 days in a row, but I my feet didn't hurt at all this time. Last trip was a whole 'nother story.

Your plans sound like a lot of fun! I hope you enjoy the water parks, and that you get to the book signing. What a legend!

PP has some really cute 1900 borders too! You'll love the stepsisters. They are a riot.

Oh goodness I do that ALL of the time! There are plenty of times when I think of my responses in my head and I'm convinced I did reply and then realize I haven't!

Feet not hurting at all sounds absolutely wonderful! I'm glad to hear the shoes went well. I'm definitely going to try to alternate each day! Thanks for the info!

I'm so excited to go already!

 

[lvcourtneyy]

Yesterday was our SINGLE DIGIT DANCE DAY!

A milestone I sadly celebrated by working all day

But it's ok because last night we caught the livestream of the Celebrate the Magic show with the Villains addition and Wishes! It was a great way to end our day with some Disney magic and get us even more excited to be there already!

I also picked up the Birnbaum guide yesterday!


51NxuXQPtjL._SY346_ by RN Courtney, on Flickr

I already have the Unofficial Guide on my kindle but it's nice to have a hardcopy book with color and pictures to look at! Plus, I was thinking that having it lying around would encourage DBF to take a look at it from time to time. This already worked because he looked at it last night and started spouting off "tips" to me that I've been telling him for months but whatever works!

Friday, September 20th

This is the day that our plans are still completely up in the air! It was originally meant to be our trip to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal. Thanks to blabbermouth , I know there are some options other than paying full price for tickets but I'm still on the fence about it.

I think I really want to do a second MNSSHP. So I'm proceeding with our plans as though that's what we'll be doing. So if it changes, we'll ALL be surprised.

We have an ADR for a late breakfast at:

Unknown-5 by RN Courtney, on Flickr

I think we will keep this ADR will work with our MNSSHP plans. From our late breakfast, we should be able to just eat a quick snack/CS meal around 4-5 in the MK and then just enjoy the party!

Our plans for the party completely depend on what we accomplished at the first party. I'm planning for us to do Jack and Sally at the first one. With this being a Friday, I'm thinking crowds will be heavier so it makes sense to me.

If we don't get a chance to meet the dwarves with a short line during the first parade, we'll probably get on line to meet them pretty early.


7-dwarves-mnsshp-2012 by RN Courtney, on Flickr

I'm sure we'll want to see the parade and Hallowishes again.

Otherwise our priority will be any characters we couldn't catch the first time!

 

[katt789]

Oh my gosh, all these PTR updates cause we’re getting SO CLOSE!! I can’t believe you guys leave so soon, and us the day after!! I really do hope this week flies by!!

Ah! The villains section has popped up ALL over instagram and tumblr and I’ve avoided watching it, I want to see it in person first!

That looks like a pretty relaxing day! Like, late breakfast, then mnsshp, seems like an awesome day!!

 

[blabbermouth]

Yay single digit dance!

I hate socks too, my feet get too hot. I'm packing my runners, but I'll only wear them if my feet start to bug me since they're pretty sporty looking.

Ok, I posted my first instagram pic, haha. I will try and remember to post some while I'm gone!

I love the dwarves and I really love guidebooks, but I didn't buy one this year. I figured there were too many changes happening so it wouldn't be particularly accurate, and therefore my old one is still okay for the stuff that hasn't changed.

Thanks for the shoutout

 

[lvcourtneyy]

Oh my gosh, all these PTR updates cause we’re getting SO CLOSE!! I can’t believe you guys leave so soon, and us the day after!! I really do hope this week flies by!!

Ah! The villains section has popped up ALL over instagram and tumblr and I’ve avoided watching it, I want to see it in person first!

That looks like a pretty relaxing day! Like, late breakfast, then mnsshp, seems like an awesome day!!

Yes! I should've planned my postings out better because now I'm cramming everything in! But that's ok because it'll hopefully help make this week fly by!

Honestly, it was hard to really appreciate much of it on the livestream. It was nice to see but it doesn't have nearly the same effect as seeing it in person!

Yay single digit dance!

I hate socks too, my feet get too hot. I'm packing my runners, but I'll only wear them if my feet start to bug me since they're pretty sporty looking.

Ok, I posted my first instagram pic, haha. I will try and remember to post some while I'm gone!

I love the dwarves and I really love guidebooks, but I didn't buy one this year. I figured there were too many changes happening so it wouldn't be particularly accurate, and therefore my old one is still okay for the stuff that hasn't changed.

Thanks for the shoutout

So close!

I'm totally with you on the sock front!

Yay! I'll be happy to see them while you're gone but if not, I'll be happy to see them when you come back too!

That's smart about waiting to buy one! I like this one but I have noticed some inaccuracies. I like it to have it but I probably won't buy one again unless we go a long period without trips. The information on these boards and other sites is so much more accurate!

 

[missangelalexis]

Watching the livestream sounds fun!

I hope you do end up doing the second MNSSHP And it would fit perfectly with your ADR plans! Chef Mickey's always looks so fun, I'm sure you will have a blast!

 

[deedee2177]

Following along!! You are so close to leaving! We are planning a trip the week after Easter...a long way off, but excited we get to go!

So, since we are not going until April I missed out on the FD this trip, but oh well! Question for you...with the FD this year do you get the DDP at the Value Resorts instead of Quick Service Dining Plan? When we went last November we got FD, but we had to pay extra to upgrade to DDP since we were staying at a value resort.

Hope you are planning on doing a TR so we can see all the fun you had!!