what we found when we finally made it back to WDW--FOR MY NEW FRIENDS NEW EDIT #279

[longing2Batdisney]

Just finished on-line check in...did not see the king bed request on the page--hope they do not mess this up--Danny is too big for a dbl.--But, they did have the connecting rooms

 

[longing2Batdisney]

Just finished on-line check in...did not see the king bed request on the page--hope they do not mess this up--Danny is too big for a dbl.--But, they did have the connecting rooms

Just got off the phone w/reservations; they have added the king bed request; I hope they have it...
So, we are all checked in...just need to check in w/the townhouse Monday...
getting close just need to pack Danny & I and we are ready to go...this week is going to drag by...

 

[mickeystoontown]

Yep, the time you have to wait UNTIL the vacation creeps by. But, the time you are ON vacation goes wayyy too quickly.

 

[longing2Batdisney]

SOooo! did Absolutely nothing today...
getting back on schedule tomorrow...Dayne went camping for the weekend...
packing Danny & I tomorrow for certain... finish Dayne's bag... go to the store and pickup snacks/drinks...
finish the house Monday & Tuesday, don't want to mop and clean somethings to early I want it fresh when we come home...

 

[momofoneplustwinz]

I am so excited that it is getting closer for you! Which means I have a lot to do in 2 weeks! Now I am the nervous one, so much to do!!!

 

[longing2Batdisney]

I am so excited that it is getting closer for you! Which means I have a lot to do in 2 weeks! Now I am the nervous one, so much to do!!!

to my ptr! Yes, getting nervous and excited.
I was just reading a TR, I'm getting very nervous about the lines; sitting here thinking that the FP creation sounds like it causes choas. I remember the "good ol' days" when everyone stood in the same line w/ no more than a 30/45 min wait for everything. Last time we went in 2001 we did not need FP the crowds were so light, so not sure if we know best way to use them. Just getting really nervous about seeing everything we want to see!

Off to start working on Danny & my stuff.

Two weeks for you, it goes by sooo fast

 

[longing2Batdisney]

did not pack again today...but I did put the meds, toothpaste, and such in ziplocks and in its bag...

watching the disney planning DVD with Joe...going over what to expect...this is his FIRST visit and it does not sound like he has even been to a place such as six flags or anytype of park...


its almost here...

 

[longing2Batdisney]

cleaning again today... you would think our house is filthy (it's not; just doing a little each day to help pass the time)--just moved all Ashton's toys out of the living room and into Gwendolyn's room (she is currently living w/ Joe--and Ashton is still sharing our room--making it his room after her and Joe build their house )

sick stomach today; don't know if it is the crawfish from yesterday or my nerves... so excited about Disney but the closer it gets the sicker I am about Ashton's surgery...

started to pull out Danny's clothes and I just feel he needs more t-shirts (plan was to take three t's and the rest in polo's); he wears polos everywhere and I think he is going to be too hot...so I think I will be going to JCP tomorrow or Tuesday to p/u at least three more shirts for him

tomorrow plan to clean bathrooms for the week...
Tuesday finish off the packing...
Wednesday wash bedsheets and that night laundry (so not to add to the load when we return)

Currently reading three TR and they are fueling the excitement

making time pass by until its our turn

 

[chicagoshannon]

Woo HOO! It's almost time!!! The last few days before vacation always drag by but soon it will be here! If the weather is anything like what it was when we were there you wont' want to be wearing polo's!

 

[longing2Batdisney]

Going to bed early tonight! Going to try and take advantage of sleeping early while I can. I know come Tue and Wed sleeping will be a joke.

 

[longing2Batdisney]

So, new plan of attack:
Tuesday clean Dayne's room and pack his clothes done
Wednesday I will have all three babies so the day off--decided to do the store run today... babies leave by three...
Thursday start Danny & I's bag & essentials bag; check in w/ online check in
Friday bring car to Ford (Danny has decided that the car needed an overhaul--right before we leave,uugghh--the warranty ends in Aug), and puppy to Vet
Saturday call Gwendolyn & Joe to bring their laundry and get them to start packinglaundry is done; don't know about the packing she took the suitcase
Sunday go over packing list w/ Danny & Dayne; clean the fridge of any left overs; give dogs & birds baths mopped the floors, grass cut, NO the pets did not get their baths, floor were mopped,dinner with parents
Monday go through what I packed; contact townhouse ressie for lock box code and directions
Tuesday wash bed sheets, mop floors, clean bathrooms laundry from the week
Wednesday pack up the three dogs and two birds to send with Danny to MIL's house; take it easy put bags in truck, bring Ashton to my mom's to spend the evening so we can nap and he can visit before leaving for the next 10 days!

Thursday HIT THE ROAD EARLY!!!!

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working on the PLAN just changing it as the day goes by
the weather was so great today a "cool" front came through (can you believe 70's in May)had to enjoy the day...

 

[longing2Batdisney]

The weather channel as well as our local news; is predicting rain just about all weekend!! To top it off they are prediciting that the rain that passed through New Orleans last night is going to sit off the coast of FL in the gulf and possibly turn into a minor "Tropical System" I hate driving in on the interstate systems and in the rain really really sucks...

I know many of you out there can't stand to fly... I feel that way about the interstate...

Oh! well I think I may just not watch the weather for the next three days and enjoy these temp w/no humidty (wish I could bring it with me to Disney)

 

[longing2Batdisney]

Thursday May 21
drive; check in to townhouse; run to SOG for tickets;
p/u stroller from fellow swapper;run to store to supplies
Friday May 22
Universal
Saturday May 23
Islands of Adventure --may switch the two Bonnie & Blake will meet us at the townhouse
Sunday May 24
check into Allstar Sports bright and early; hop on bus to Animal Kingdom;
Downtown Disney for Bonnie & I w/the boys; don't know what Danny & the older kids will do yet!
Monday May 25
Hollywood Studios for rope drop-EMH
Tuesday May 26
Magic Kingdom--EMH; that night Spectromagic & wishes
Wednesday May 27
Epcot; Illuminations that night
Thursday May 28
day of hopping; kids are thinking of adding the water park option for this day; end the day and the trip w/DHS "Fantasmic"
my favorite
Friday May 29
WE DRIVE HOME

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Just checked TG and they suggest
Sunday AK (8)
Monday Epcot (9)
Tuesday DS/AK (8)
Wednesday MK/EP (7)

so, need to decide if I should rethink Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday
need to check FW schedule and spectromagic

here's a thought: start w/ rope drop at EMH park and rope to suggested park when crowds appear

 

[my2disneyboys]

Thursday May 21
drive; check in to townhouse; run to SOG for tickets;
p/u stroller from fellow swapper;run to store to supplies
Friday May 22
Universal
Saturday May 23
Islands of Adventure --may switch the two Bonnie & Blake will meet us at the townhouse
Sunday May 24
check into Allstar Sports bright and early; hop on bus to Animal Kingdom;
Downtown Disney for Bonnie & I w/the boys; don't know what Danny & the older kids will do yet!
Monday May 25
Hollywood Studios for rope drop-EMH
Tuesday May 26
Magic Kingdom--EMH; that night Spectromagic & wishes
Wednesday May 27
Epcot; Illuminations that night
Thursday May 28
day of hopping; kids are thinking of adding the water park option for this day; end the day and the trip w/DHS "Fantasmic"
my favorite
Friday May 29
WE DRIVE HOME

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Just checked TG and they suggest
Sunday AK (8)
Monday Epcot (9)
Tuesday DS/AK (8)
Wednesday MK/EP (7)

so, need to decide if I should rethink Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday
need to check FW schedule and spectromagic

here's a thought: start w/ rope drop at EMH park and rope to suggested park when crowds appear

We were at MK on a Monday- it was BAD!!! I think I have heard Monday is the worst day for MK and it was while we were there. If you can I would suggest switching that one!!

 

[mickeystoontown]

I totally understand the whole driving in the rain situation. I absolutely HATE it. And, there are soooo many fools on the road that drive like it's not even raining....then there are those who just inch along since it is raining. Year before last, we saw a semi jack knife and hit a pickup truck and I was extremely nervous the rest of the drive.

Just turn the television off (unless you're watching soap operas) and DON'T turn on the Weather Channel. I'm making myself do this too because my son's outdoor birthday party is this Saturday and, of course, it's supposed to rain.

 

[chicagoshannon]

We were at MK on a Monday- it was BAD!!! I think I have heard Monday is the worst day for MK and it was while we were there. If you can I would suggest switching that one!!

We were at MK both MOnday's and didn't think it was bad at all except around 1pm. Although the only thing I have it to compare to is one Wednesday afternoon around 1:30 and that was awful!

 

[longing2Batdisney]

I'm expecting MK to be the worst on the Sunday & Monday because of Memorial day. I had decided to try DHS on Monday but TG is suggesting Epcot; but, I was trying to take advantage of EMH. It's just that I planned to do MK on Tuesday because of EMH and spectro but may have to rethink that day....
might need to stop thinking about it and see what the crowds look like (maybe they will be wrong)and hop to the best location for us...ugh!!

 

[momofoneplustwinz]

Are you getting excited? Are you ready to go? It is getting so close!

 

[longing2Batdisney]

Are you getting excited? Are you ready to go? It is getting so close!

Getting soooo excited; still need to pack for Danny & I. I can't believe I managed to pack Dayne andAshton last week and keep putting mine off. Going to run to JCP and Wallyworld in the morning; pick up some t'sfor Danny, drinks, and fruit for the road. Throw our stuff in the suit case and will be ready for Wednesdaay to load up and finish house chores. Danny said tonight that he has decided to take Wednesday off, too. Too, bad I have to watch the two little girls (but, I told the moms they have to be out of here by 5:00pm when my mom comes to get Ashton).

Still have a nervous stomach; hope its not a virus for everyone in the house to come down with just as its time to leave

 

[chicagoshannon]

I can't wait to hear how your trip goes. I'm SO excited for you!