"Where are we staying again??" - My very first, an October 2011 PTR

[IheartDDuck]

Yay, yay, yay!!!

You're going to love BLT! I stayed there in July and it's awesome. Such a nice resort. And so convenient for access to the Magic Kingdom. You're right, it's perfect for going to MNSSHP. You can just walk right back. That's awesome!

 

[ZehnJahren]

Yay, yay, yay!!!

You're going to love BLT! I stayed there in July and it's awesome. Such a nice resort. And so convenient for access to the Magic Kingdom. You're right, it's perfect for going to MNSSHP. You can just walk right back. That's awesome!

Aw, thanks for the reassurance - I was getting "buyer's terror" for a little bit, but I'm better now. We're ending the night on both Thursday and Friday at MK (MNSSHP on Thurs and the Wishes Dessert party on Fri), and it will be so very nice to just trot on over to the hotel afterward! I know I really did make the right decision - I'm just so *clears throat* frugal *clears throat* that the extra money is tough to swallow. But I'm not going into debt to fund the upgrade, I have the entire cost in cash; and this is really what I want, so I'm all good!

and OMG YOU ARE GOING IN LIKE TWO DAYS!

Man, I'm glad I'm going on vacation after my vacation because I'm going to be exhausted just from the pre-trip planning and excitement!

 

[ZehnJahren]

Ok OK ONE MORE TWEAK

I had most wanted the Contemporary, but took BLT and was happy.

Today, a room for the Contemporary popped up on the AP website.

And of course....

I took it.

So now, instead of BLT (and someone having to sleep on the fold out couch), we've got a room with a view of Bay Lake at Disney's Contemporary Resort! I feel even better about this - the CR was really really what we wanted back when I was a kid, and even though BLT is RIGHT THERE, the CR was what I was waiting for.

So, no pics or reviews of BLT from me. But pics and reviews of CR instead!

 

[IheartDDuck]

Aw, thanks for the reassurance - I was getting "buyer's terror" for a little bit, but I'm better now. We're ending the night on both Thursday and Friday at MK (MNSSHP on Thurs and the Wishes Dessert party on Fri), and it will be so very nice to just trot on over to the hotel afterward! I know I really did make the right decision - I'm just so *clears throat* frugal *clears throat* that the extra money is tough to swallow. But I'm not going into debt to fund the upgrade, I have the entire cost in cash; and this is really what I want, so I'm all good!

and OMG YOU ARE GOING IN LIKE TWO DAYS!

Man, I'm glad I'm going on vacation after my vacation because I'm going to be exhausted just from the pre-trip planning and excitement!

Lucky you going on vacation after vacation! I wish I was in that position.

Ok OK ONE MORE TWEAK

I had most wanted the Contemporary, but took BLT and was happy.

Today, a room for the Contemporary popped up on the AP website.

And of course....

I took it.

So now, instead of BLT (and someone having to sleep on the fold out couch), we've got a room with a view of Bay Lake at Disney's Contemporary Resort! I feel even better about this - the CR was really really what we wanted back when I was a kid, and even though BLT is RIGHT THERE, the CR was what I was waiting for.

So, no pics or reviews of BLT from me. But pics and reviews of CR instead!

You're so funny! But that's exciting nonetheless! It's what you wanted the whole time, and being able to get it so close to departure is awesome! I'm leaving soon, so hopefully our plans will stick and we'll meet in the World.

 

[teekathepony]

Ok OK ONE MORE TWEAK

I had most wanted the Contemporary, but took BLT and was happy.

Today, a room for the Contemporary popped up on the AP website.

And of course....

I took it.

So now, instead of BLT (and someone having to sleep on the fold out couch), we've got a room with a view of Bay Lake at Disney's Contemporary Resort! I feel even better about this - the CR was really really what we wanted back when I was a kid, and even though BLT is RIGHT THERE, the CR was what I was waiting for.

So, no pics or reviews of BLT from me. But pics and reviews of CR instead!

Hahahaha well wherever you end up, I'll be excited to see the pictures I'm happy for you that you got the CR!!

 

[ZehnJahren]

Lucky you going on vacation after vacation! I wish I was in that position.

You're so funny! But that's exciting nonetheless! It's what you wanted the whole time, and being able to get it so close to departure is awesome!

It IS very lucky that I'm going on vacation after WDW. Everyone at work simply can NOT believe I'm not taking my laptop, and that I won't be available via cell phone. I hold multiple territory calls every month, and held them all last week; each call had someone saying "are you REALLY not going to be available until the last week of October?" No one at my job can unplug - but I sure can!

Of course, I'll come back and have work piled up so high in my office I won't be able to see over it - but whatever, I'm going to Florida, people!

As for getting CR, I simply can't believe it. I was so excited with BLT, and then to see that room come open for CR when I had given up and really started to vibe with BLT - I definitely got teared up. I wish we could have gotten 10/12, too - so that Ma just stayed her whole trip at CR (I arrive 10/11) - but there is NOTHING available at ALL. She'll just have to deal.

Hahahaha well wherever you end up, I'll be excited to see the pictures I'm happy for you that you got the CR!!

Thank you! I'm looking forward to getting a lot of pics and taking some notes, and trying my hand at a TR when I return. Actually, I'll be lounging on the beach for a week afterward - maybe I'll start it then, if there's time.

Three more days!

 

[ZehnJahren]

Time is winding down; tomorrow night I leave my house around 6 p.m. for my 7:50 flight out of O'Hare. I am NOT packed, I am NOT ready, as a matter of fact, I'm sitting here in my workout clothes waiting to feel like I've digested enough of my supper to get on the treadmill - my LAST DAY ON THE TREADMILL for almost two weeks! AH, sweet bliss. I'm trying hard to get into enough of a routine to possibly train for the Princess half-marathon early next year. I've got the time - it's the drive I sometimes lack. But I'm working on it! I did my first 5k in many months just last weekend (since before my gallbladder surgery in March of this year), so I'm at least progressing. I just really like to jog, run, walk, repeat. I may be slow, but I think it's fun.

Had a last-minute doc appt this morning; she was supposed to call me in a prescription, but alas, no prescription when I drove through at the pharmacy tonight. What?? I feel bad; I snapped at the pharmacy technician - I may have also sworn at him. He made a face. Now, I'll have to call first thing in the morning so that I can grab the scrip at lunch; I won't have enough time after work tomorrow to mess around.

My mom is clueless that I got CR. And I'm clueless as to how to surprise her. I started a thread on it over on the resort board, hoping for some last minute ideas. Maybe something will just come to me....?

Other than that, I'm so excited my stomach is doing hula hoops around my liver and bouncing up and down off my bladder and I am ready ready READY to get this show on the road! Vacation, here I come! (I hope!)

 

[IheartDDuck]

Time is winding down; tomorrow night I leave my house around 6 p.m. for my 7:50 flight out of O'Hare. I am NOT packed, I am NOT ready, as a matter of fact, I'm sitting here in my workout clothes waiting to feel like I've digested enough of my supper to get on the treadmill - my LAST DAY ON THE TREADMILL for almost two weeks! AH, sweet bliss. I'm trying hard to get into enough of a routine to possibly train for the Princess half-marathon early next year. I've got the time - it's the drive I sometimes lack. But I'm working on it! I did my first 5k in many months just last weekend (since before my gallbladder surgery in March of this year), so I'm at least progressing. I just really like to jog, run, walk, repeat. I may be slow, but I think it's fun.

Had a last-minute doc appt this morning; she was supposed to call me in a prescription, but alas, no prescription when I drove through at the pharmacy tonight. What?? I feel bad; I snapped at the pharmacy technician - I may have also sworn at him. He made a face. Now, I'll have to call first thing in the morning so that I can grab the scrip at lunch; I won't have enough time after work tomorrow to mess around.

My mom is clueless that I got CR. And I'm clueless as to how to surprise her. I started a thread on it over on the resort board, hoping for some last minute ideas. Maybe something will just come to me....?

Other than that, I'm so excited my stomach is doing hula hoops around my liver and bouncing up and down off my bladder and I am ready ready READY to get this show on the road! Vacation, here I come! (I hope!)

Yay! Tomorrow tomorrow!!!!!

Surprise for CR. Hmmmm......that's a tough one. I was thinking that you could give her the room key for POP, and then you could "notice" that it only has one night on it. Pretend you're going to call and get it fixed, and then be like, oh yeah, I forgot. We're staying at CR.

 

[teekathepony]

So exciting!!! Today's the day!!
I have no clue how to surprise her with CR... hmm. Ask her if she'd like to go see the place first and then if she'd like to stay there then present her with her room key? Gosh. I'm sure you'll get something good figured out. I can't wait to hear all about it!
Have an amazing trip!

 

[ZehnJahren]

Yay! Tomorrow tomorrow!!!!!

Surprise for CR. Hmmmm......that's a tough one. I was thinking that you could give her the room key for POP, and then you could "notice" that it only has one night on it. Pretend you're going to call and get it fixed, and then be like, oh yeah, I forgot. We're staying at CR.

So exciting!!! Today's the day!!
I have no clue how to surprise her with CR... hmm. Ask her if she'd like to go see the place first and then if she'd like to stay there then present her with her room key? Gosh. I'm sure you'll get something good figured out. I can't wait to hear all about it!
Have an amazing trip!

Aw, thanks for sticking around on my PTR guys. I really appreciate it. So glad I could share my excitement with someone that understands.

This will be my final update here for awhile. I'm leaving work in under an hour, then I have some last minute running around to do, and then I'm off to the airport. God willing, everything will go as planned and I'll be snoozing at Pop tonight!

 

[IheartDDuck]

Aw, thanks for sticking around on my PTR guys. I really appreciate it. So glad I could share my excitement with someone that understands.

This will be my final update here for awhile. I'm leaving work in under an hour, then I have some last minute running around to do, and then I'm off to the airport. God willing, everything will go as planned and I'll be snoozing at Pop tonight!

Anytime!

Have fun. You'll definitely be snoozing at POP tonight.

Can't wait to hear about the trip when you get back.

 

[ZehnJahren]

I lied... onee more post. Sitting at ohare airport right now and so excited! I keep smiling like a lunatic and I don't see anyone else waiting for this flight that looks like a family waiting impatiently to make it to the mouse!! Mostly it's dour -looking grown ups.

I am definitely ready to go. So far so good! See ya on the other side.

 

[ZehnJahren]

Well, the trip is over and the magic now needs to be put into words! If you're interested in the TR, I've started it here: "I Think I Broke Myself".

I'll tell you one thing - I DEFINITELY smell a solo trip in my future! I CANNOT WAIT!