"Well....why can't I spend my birthday with Mickey?" Complete

[TxMickeyLover]

I have been debating this too since I saw they extended it. My biggest issue is the only days it is available are the Christmas party days. In my opinion, if I am going to pay extra for the party, I'm not going to pay even more for just dessert and fireworks and miss some expensive party time. Just my opinion. Good luck. We're down to 44 now!

That's what I was thinking too. We've already paid quite a bit to go to the Christmas party, and I want to enjoy it!

 

[TxMickeyLover]

Okay, I know I've been remiss on posting, but I just had to come on and share my excitement!

Our Magical Express documents and package documents have arrived!!!!!


Is it too early to start attaching the luggage tags to our luggage?

Up next: I've started shopping, and what did I buy???

 

[jgazda]

Okay, I know I've been remiss on posting, but I just had to come on and share my excitement!

Our Magical Express documents and package documents have arrived!!!!!


Is it too early to start attaching the luggage tags to our luggage?

Up next: I've started shopping, and what did I buy???

Yeah!!!!! Only a month to go (from Wednesday).

And no it isn't too early. I'm starting to get things together to pack myself.

 

[TxMickeyLover]

10 days left!!!​

I have been very neglectful of my pre-trippie, and I am sorry. I promise to do better.

So I've started shopping and packing and I'm full of nervous energy because I can't contain my excitement because I'm going to be at the Poly in 10 days!!!!! For all the grammar teachers out there, I'm so sorry. I generally do not create run-on sentences, but I'm so excited, I CAN'T HELP IT!!!!!

I'd been mulling the idea of what to wear on my birthday. I wanted to wear something special, but wasn't sure what. I ordered this from DisneyStore.com. It's from the Create-your-own t-shirts.

What do you think?

I've also started shopping for needed supplies. Actually, I started shopping about a month ago, and here is all I have accumulated. I think we're good to go.

And......the kicker:
I've started packing. Everyone thinks I've lost my mind! But I pack away summer clothes in winter, and vice versa, so I might as well pack them into a suitcase! Here's what I have so far:

I did have a moment of pure panic Sunday night. You see, my drivers license expires on my bday, and I wasn't sure if they would let me fly home with an expired drivers license. I renewed online a little over a month ago, and it had not arrived yet! Lo and behold, we get home Sunday night, and there it is in the mailbox. We forgot to check the mail Saturday. I could have avoided my near panic attack. So luckily, we're good to go there. I received my email today with my prepaid photopass info, so I just need to get that ordered. ME tags and package info came a long time ago. Now I'm just waiting...and waiting.....and waiting...........

 

[TxMickeyLover]

SINGLE DIGIT DANCE DAY!!!!!


I am literally dancing around my living room!!!!


Okay, we will now return you to your regularly-scheduled Disboards.

 

[TxMickeyLover]

I can't believe how close we are getting! Over the weekend, I got my hair done and got a pedicure. I'm working on little note cards for us to take to the park each day with ADR Confirmations, park hours, etc. We're almost there!!!!

 

[PracPerfPatricia]

Congrats on your single digit dancing...

Make sure you take photos and lots of notes for your TR...


(BTW I'm a D23 member now too...)

 

[MadilynnsMomma]

You leave TOMORROW!!!

Tagging on and hoping for a TR with great reviews on the Christmas Party!!!


Have fun, Tell Mickey I'll see him in a month!

 

[TxMickeyLover]

Congrats on your single digit dancing...

Make sure you take photos and lots of notes for your TR...


(BTW I'm a D23 member now too...)

Congratulations on joining D23! I love getting the magazine. I will be taking LOTS of pictures!!

You leave TOMORROW!!!

Tagging on and hoping for a TR with great reviews on the Christmas Party!!!


Have fun, Tell Mickey I'll see him in a month!

I know!!! I'm so excited! I'll be sure and take lots of pictures, and try to be quick about getting my TR done!! I'll be sure and pass along the message to Mickey!!

 

[TxMickeyLover]

29 hours to go!!!!!

 

[If U Had Wings]

I know I'm barely making it here under the wire, but I just found your pre-trip report. Hope you have a wonderful time at the Poly! I think it's one of the most beautiful Disney resorts.

 

[TxMickeyLover]

I know I'm barely making it here under the wire, but I just found your pre-trip report. Hope you have a wonderful time at the Poly! I think it's one of the most beautiful Disney resorts.

Thank you! We've been up since 3am because we are too excited to sleep!!! We leave in about 10 and a half hours!

 

[MadilynnsMomma]

Thank you! We've been up since 3am because we are too excited to sleep!!! We leave in about 10 and a half hours!

It is SOOOOOO real now isn't it!!! Have fun!!!

 

[TxMickeyLover]

It is SOOOOOO real now isn't it!!! Have fun!!!

Thank you!!! We still have a few hours before we leave for the airport, but the morning has been full of last minute packing, stuffing mousekeeping envelopes, etc. We still have to make a run to Target. We're sooooo close!

Thanks for reading my pre-trip report, and all the well wishes. Have a great week, everyone, and I will see you when I get back!

 

[TxMickeyLover]

I'm back!!!! Our trip was awesome! But we are both sick, so I haven't had a chance to start uploading photos. I will start on my trip report as soon as I feel better!

 

[If U Had Wings]

Hope your feeling better soon. I can't wait to hear about the trip.

 

[PracPerfPatricia]

Looking forward to hearing about your trip...

I'm so sorry that you're sick......I've never seen so many people sick with all kinds of stuff as I have this fall......I hope that you're feeling better soon...

 

[MadilynnsMomma]

Welcome back! Feel better soon!

 

[TxMickeyLover]

Thanks for all the well wishes, everyone. I'm feeling much better! Luckily, I don't think I had the flu. I had some horrible sinus issues right before we left for our trip, and I think all of that just moved to my chest. It was not fun!

On to the trip report!!!!

We're on our way!!!
Saturday did not begin well. We were both awake at 3am, and way too excited to go back to sleep. On top of that, I had some massive sinus pressure. I tried taking Sudafed, but I was out. So I broke out the old neti pot, and it worked like a charm.

Back to bed, but still couldn't sleep. So I Dis'd for a little while. Finally around 4:30, it was either go to sleep or go get some breakfast. We thought we should try to sleep. And I did......until 7am. Now, mind you, our flight isn't until 3:20pm. I have all the time in the world to sleep in. I decided to get up and start getting ready.

We were both up and at 'em by 10am. We made a Target run for some Sudafed, and a few other last minute items. Then back home. We killed a little time, ate a snack, and FINALLY it's 12:45. Time to start loading the car, and we're on our way!

We were flying JetBlue for the first time. Check-in was easy, and there was no wait at security. We were at our gate by about 2pm. That's when we look up and see our 3:20 flight has been delayed to 3:45. Poo!!! So we decide to grab some sandwiches at Schlotzky's, then go get me a couple of Sprites so I can take some Dramamine. I don't usually get airsick, but I did on our way to Disney in April, 2008, and I wasn't taking any chances!

Finally, our plane arrived, and it was time to board. We had a wonderful flight! JetBlue has really won us over. Not only were the flights very low in price, but you get one free checked bag each, free snacks (and not just a measly bag of pretzels), free drinks, free DirectTv, and they were very friendly. Plus, it's a direct flight from Austin.

Our flight arrived around 7:20pm, and we headed down to the Magical Express Counter. I was really worried walking past the car rental counters, because the lines were LONG! But there was no wait at Magical Express. We didn't even have to wait long to board the bus. We were checked in by 8:45. Our room was exactly what we asked for. Samoa, on the Volcano pool side. We had a PERFECT view from the third floor!

Seven Seas Lagoon and the Grand Floridian to our right

Grand Ceremonial House to our left

And directly in front of us...........

It was magical!

We decided to head to Magic Kingdom, which closed at 10 that night. We hopped on the Monorail, and were there in no time. We had dinner at Casey's. Jon had the corn dog bites, fries, and brownie, and I had a hot dog, fries, and Cracker Jack's. It was yummy as always!

Next we hitched a ride on the Jungle Cruise. It was one of the last runs of the night. We've never ridden it at night before, and we both loved it! It's such a different atmosphere than during the day, we think. After our cruise, we shopped around the Emporium, and I bought a lanyard and an autograph book. As we were walking over to the candy shop, we got to see the Goodnight Kiss for the first time! It was so magical.

After looking around the candy shop, we took the boat back to the Poly. Our luggage arrived around 11:45. We unpacked, and crawled into bed around 12:30am.

Sorry for the lack of pics. We didn't take very many at all this night, but I think we made up for it the rest of the trip!!

Up next: Epcot's Food and Wine Festival

 

[MadilynnsMomma]

What gorgeous views!!! Sorry to hear about you feeling crummy. Hope it got better as the trip went on!