What do to while waiting for trip to arrive?

[01Sweetpea]

The reservations are made, plane tickets bought, WDW passes bought, PSs made, itinerary scheduled, packing planned out.... NOW WHAT??? We are leaving in 37 days, and I have nothing to do. I'm not sure who I'm driving more crazy DH or myself.

So tell me, once you have everything planned, what do you do to pass the time before the trip? Please help as I need something to do for the next 37 days!!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Look into DVC!

Bobbi

 

[disneyjunkie]

Read the trip reports on mouse planet.

http://www.mouseplanet.com/dtp/trip.rpt/

 

[Big V]

Trip reports are great! Also, go to the library and take out any books you can find about WDW! See you on your first night there 01sweetpea! Can't wait for our Illuminations cruise!

 

[tinaluis]

Visit the DISBoards at least 5x a day!

 

[01Sweetpea]

I am SOOOO excites about our cruise!!! 37 days and counting!!! Se ya there!!!

 

[joshsmom]

I was on these boards CONTINUOUSLY!!! They really helped. Also I read LOTS of trip reports and went through the Secrets list SEVERAL times! Now I'm looking into DVC because I just don't think I can sit here and plan more trips without being more a part of it!!! Good luck! Here's Pixie Dust for a GREAT trip! Illuminations Cruise is AWESOME!!!!!

 

[mplsmom1]

Count your blessings that you are only 37 days away??!

I'm in almost the same boat with more days to go.... still have to actually make those PS's and attack the packing plan

 

[Kate-n-sam]

Put a 'packing box' in the corner somewhere.
I don't leave until the end of April and I have started packing already, LOL.
Some things I put in there are: Laundry tablets, stain stick, softener sheets, fanny packs, sun glass cords, stroller accessories and other baby/kids travel items.

Make a grocery list if you will be buying groceries
Make a list of items for your park bags (I have little ones so I schlep a lot of stuff!)

When I can't sleep at night because I'm thinking about the trip, I play a game like counting sheep. Starting with 'A' I think of Disney related things, working through the alphabet. I know, I am 36 and completely obsessed

Also, how about ways to make a little extra spending cash? I've been selling lots of baby stuff and stuff in general on ebay, saving change, consigning clothes.
Anything to pass the time!

Check out the travel channel for Disney related TV or the link below
http://www.bartlett-sloan.net/tv/agenda.php3?modeagenda=soon

Good Luck and happy planning!

I call for Cindy's tomorrow, wish me luck! 90 days to go!

 

[RobinMarie]

Read trip reports
Read Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World
Plan/print maps to/from airport and other destinations
Plan/print coupons to planned shopping outlets
Shop at Dollar Stores to purchase Disney items
Jump up and down like this:

 

[captJack88]

Oh how I wish I could be in your shoes! I have 71 days to go and all my planning is done, I have PS's to make, but thats it. PH bought POR ressies made, Hotel ressie for drive down and back are done, gas cards bought,travellers checks made, disney dollars bought, heck I think we even have the sunscreen ready!!!LOL. I can't even IMAGINE what I'm going to be like with 37 days left...I"M GOING CRAZY NOW!!!

 

[mplsmom1]

I hear you Capt. Jack! Looks like our spring break's the same. Where are you staying? We're at All Star Sports

 

[cinmell]

We read guides, WDW related web sites, watch Disney movies, and my daughter loves the WDW sing a long videos. The videos take place throughout WDW with characters singing and dancing. She like Beach Party at WDW, Campout at WDW, Happy Haunting, Disneyland Fun and Flik's Musical Adventure.

 

[captJack88]

Originally posted by mplsmom1
I hear you Capt. Jack! Looks like our spring break's the same. Where are you staying? We're at All Star Sports

We're at POR and I can't wait, we haven't told our kids yet, and the PLAN is to not tell them until we load them in the car the night we leave, but idunno...it's getting harder and harder not to tell them. I CAN't wait to see the look on their faces when we tell them!!!!!

 

[The Duchess]

Lucky you!
Take a look at my Countdown...
I've already done my whole itinerary, written in my Passporter and I'm waiting for MNSSHP tickets to go on sale.