WWYD? offered free upgrade

[jwboucher]

We are leaving the 1st but are driving so we won't be home until 9/2.

Same here....driving back to CT.

 

[LauraAnn630]

so, no one will be home in time to give us a report. At least for those of us going the first week of Sept.


All my disney shopping is done!

Sunday 26 - we are having a party for our DS. That shopping is NOT done.

Monday 27 - cleaning

Tuesday 28 - open house at school

Wedneday 29 - 1st day of school for DS 11yr old

Thursday 30 - packing and cleaning

Friday 31 - open house at DS 5yr old, DH doc appt., pick up meds, taking inlaws to airport and final packing.

Sat 1 - 3:00AM Yes AM WE drive to the airport!!!

Ok now that I have that straight!! LOL

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

Woo Hoo -- Just did my 24hr check-in w/SWA...got Boarding Group A, seats 1, 2, 3, & 4!!! Tomorrow morning we have to wake up @ 4am to make our 6:30am flight. WDW is the only place I'd get up that early for!

I'm really getting excited now. Plus, as of yesterday morning I've made it to my 30 lb. weight loss goal. I've been dieting since April and gave myself until our trip to reach the first milestone...I still have another 20lbs. to go, but I'm very pleased that I made the committment and was able to stick with it. I'm actually a little terrified about what will happen during free DDP and have told my family members to help me get through it without gaining a bunch of the weight back. My strategy is to order entrees that are grilled/baked and to stay away from creamy sauces. I'm still going to enjoy the appetizer and dessert but will ask the server to bring me a portion 1/2 the usual size. I'm sure I'll be aided with all the walking along with the heat/humidity. Wish me luck!!!

 

[dramaticmissy]

tHE CAR IS PACKED AND WE ARE READY TO GO!!!!!
we will leave a 7:00pm on Friday and get to asmovies on Saturday about 4pm, then switch over the next morning!

 

[jwboucher]

I have so much to do still!!! I have to get all the laundry done and clean the van. I still have to pack and get a few snacks for the road trip. We leave Thursday (8/24) in the afternoon. After a stop at my SIL's, we will check into Pop on the 25th. Then SSR on 8/26 for 6 nights.

Just FYI, I grained 5 lbs last year from the Free DDP...even with all the walking and sweating!!! But it was fun!!

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

Just FYI, I grained 5 lbs last year from the Free DDP...even with all the walking and sweating!!! But it was fun!!

Five pounds is kind of what I was thinking...that's why I made my goal 30lbs. If I did gain 5 back, that would put me at the half-way mark: 25 down, 25 to go!

dramaticmissy: I can't believe you have the car packed already -- I'm impressed! We leave tomorrow morning and I haven't even opened the suitcases yet...I guess I better get crackin' (which means I better get off the DIS!).

I might check-in one more time before we leave in the morning, if not -- everyone please arrive safely and have the best time ever!!!

 

[lyzziesmom]

Wow calypso and dramaticmissy, you guys are really close now - how exciting! Oh how I wish I was going this week instead of next week.. I'm ready now!! But, only TEN more days.

Calypso: I actually lose weight at WDW, even on the free DDP! I'm a pretty picky eater and a light eater too, so I never finish anything and since it's free I don't feel so bad about not finishing. At least I get a taste of a few different things, and if I can't finish there is always someone in my family who can. I'm so much more active at WDW with all the walking than I am at home, that by the end of the week my shorts are usually pretty loose. I hope the same thing happens for you - 30lbs is great! I'm still trying to lose just 5 more, and since I started using a treadmill a few weeks ago I've actually gained 3. Ugh. I'll have to step it up for the next few days and hope for the best.

Have a great time in WDW and enjoy the heck out of your free upgrade!!

I'm usually one who gets up at 3 or 4am to catch an early flight, it will feel so weird to have to work a whole day before getting on that plane. I'll have all day to worry about if I forgot to pack anything... you know I won't be getting any work done that whole day!

 

[joyerbides]

You guys have a great trip. Have fun, and be safe. We'll talk when you get back.

 

[Ellasgirls]

Here is our itinerary:
8/25 (Sat) POP to play...no tix to the parks (this will be hard!)
8/26 (Sun) Move to OKW, MK for little one magic hours hopefully, LTT 6:20
8/27 (Mon) Animal Kingdom, WCC 1:20 adr's for sons UNbirthday
8/28 (Tues) Epcot EMH, Norway Princess Breakfast for DD's 4th bday (!), nap around noonish, MK: Crystal Palace 4:55 ADR, P&PP Party
8/29 (Wed) Free day! Whatever the kids want to do!
8/30 (Thurs) MK in the am or MGM all day. Hollywood & Vine w/fanstasmic pckg 4:20 ADr
8/31 (Fri) Epcot Garden Grill 6:30 ADR
9/1 (Sat) Go to kids choice of parks until noon. Flight out at 4:10 from Orlando

I hope we have enough time at the parks and I am certainly not a natzi stick to the plan type of mom. If we are having a great time and don't want naps we will stay and brave the heat. If the kids want a different park we will try to accomadate that . The only MUST do's is: Meet Ariel (dd), Ride Test Track (ds-7), Ride soarn' (me!...it wasn't open yet last time!), Nemo ride, Star Wars Ride, Ariel show, and a TON of other rides that we can't wait to see again! WOW this got to be a long post...it should count as 2

 

[M2DD's]

Calypso-before you leave I was going to ask you a few questions:
1.When should I order my water from costco?I would like it to be at OKW by next wendsay.
2.Are you still bringing your laptop?Can you let us know about the crowds and weather?If you have time.Plus will they fit in the safe?TIA

If I don't talk to you before you leave have a wonderful and safe trip.
Don't melt away in the heat in the humididty we need to hear about your trip when you get back.
Enjoy the upgrade and the pixie dust that got sprinkeld our way.
Hey its still the year of million dreams I hope you win something.
Will talk when I got back on the 12th
Laura

 

[Dianewes]

Hey Dianewes, are you calling me crazy?

.

In a very loving way, ha... and I think I am crazier than you !!!! I really can't wait to get to Disney .... hope you have a great trip everyone !!

 

[LanaJae]

Here's our plan:

8-27 (Mon) arrive at noon, MK, CRT 7:30 pm
8-28 (Tue) Epcot, Akershus 11:20 am
8-29 (Wed) AK
8-30 (Thu) MK, CP 8:25 am and LTT 8:30 pm
8-31 (Fri) MGM
9-1 (Sat) on the plane by noon

 

[extremesoccermom]

Ok so it looks like nobody's getting back before Sept. 1st. Did any of you extend your original plans after getting the upgrade? We're returning home late on the 9th, and then it's right back to work & school the next day. I never seem to learn that I should come home on a Saturday... it's too hard to "waste" a day that I could be still in WDW!

We will be there Aug 29th to Sept 3. We will probably be very tired on Tue when we head back to school and work but hopefully DD will sleep on the plane. We did add a day to the begining of our trip when we were offered the upgrade.

Are you guys all getting really excited? I know I am!! I have already fallen totally and completely in love with SSR, and haven't ever even seen it in person!

We are totally excited and I got so wound up that we actually bought 50 resale points for SSR so I will hopefully be a member by the time we arrive. The check and contracts are being overnighted to day.

We should post our itineraries, we can see if anyone will be in the same place at the same time.

Here is our rough outline we are big on hopping and usually take a break between parks.
8/30 Thur MK 10:05 Crystal Palace until 2:00 Splash Mtn Meet then MGM 6:50 Mama Melrose
8/31 Fri AK then Epcot 7:00 San Angel Inn for EE
9/1 Sat enjoy SSR 7:40 Turf Club, Mini Golf and DTD
9/2 Sun AK then MK 7:00 Tony's Town Square for EE
9/3 Mon 8:40 Kona Cafe MK then to Epcot for 12:30 Lunch at LeCellier before we leave at 5:00.

This is so much fun! I've got my LGMHPC's all ready to go and laminated them so they are like calling cards, if I see any of you I'll be giving you one! I've met a few DISers at WDW on previous trips but I can never remember their names, I figure this way at least they can remember who I am.

I didn't make any extra but I have the ones I need to identify DD13 and I. We have been so busy that I still have not had time to pack. I am usually packed and ready to go at least a month a head of time but I still have shopping to do this time.

 

[lyzziesmom]

Everyone's plans look great! Here's our itinerary - I'll try to make it short, so get ready for a ton of acronyms:

Fri 8/31
Arrive at MCO 10:25pm, check in to SSR

Sat 9/01
MGM AM EMH, see Imagination Movers, nap/pool break, 6:20 Mama Melrose, Fantasmic

Sun 9/02
MK LOEMH, 4:15 'Ohana, nap/pool break, MK PM EMH

Mon 9/03
AK AM EMH, 3pm Planet Hollywood, nap/pool break, me & my DDs go to P&PP, DB & his GF go to Pleasure Island

Tues 9/04
"off" day, no parks. Maybe mini golf or Disney Quest. 8pm Spirit of Aloha

Wed 9/05
AK, stay for AK PM EMH, 9pm Concourse Steakhouse, watch Wishes from CR balcony

Thurs 9/06
Epcot, 6:40pm Le Cellier, my parents watch the kids at night while I go with DB & his GF to Adventurer's Club

Fri 9/07
MK LOEMH, pool/nap break, 8pm Marrakesh, Epcot PM EMH

Sat 9/08
MGM AM EMH, see Doodlebops, 4pm 50's PTC, nap/pool break, 9pm Cirque du Soleil

Sun 9/09
No parks today, 10:20am brunch Chef Mickey's, flight leaves MCO at 4:45pm


We will be very busy, but I think I've built enough breaks into the schedule to accomodate my parents - the kids and I hardly ever take breaks and we are open to close parkgoers! My DB & his GF will likely not see/do much, since they think noon is pretty early in the morning, but they will at least show up for the ADR's (or my Mom will kill them!).

I can't wait, it's going to be so much fun!

 

[joyerbides]

Lyzziesmom, we'll be at MK on Sunday 9/2 also. Maybe we'll see ya there. Besides, I'll be looking for ya at SSR too. Remember, we're getting there on the same day. When you're checking in, we'll probably be in the pool. I'll have my LGMHPC's somewhere on me. Well maybe not in the pool

 

[nanadeb]

We'll be at OKW.
Here's our itinerary. (Looks like there will be a few of us at AK on Labor Day!)

Sat. 9/1 Check-in OKW Le Cellier 7:20 PM
Sun. 9/2 Epcot Kona Cafe 7:10 PM
Mon. 9/3 AK EMH Chef Mickey's 7:10 PM
Tue. 9/4 MK/Epcot Chefs de France 7 PM
Wed. 9/5 MGM Mama Melrose 5:10 PM Fantasmic package
Thu. 9/6 MK Ohana 6:35 PM
Fri. 9/7 DTD/Epcot Coral Reef 7 PM
Sat. 9/8 down day Spoodles 5:20 PM
Sun. 9/9 check out

Sounds like it's time to break out the lime green Mickeys for labor Day.
See y'all there!

 

[jwboucher]

8/25 Arrive late afternoon and check into Pop for the night.

8/26 SSR. Just enjoy the resort and go to Ohanas for 4pm dinner.

8/27 MGM. Lunch at 50's 11:30am.

8/28 Pedicure at SSR spa. Hoop Dee Doo Revue 5pm. Party.

8/29 Magic Kingdom. Dinner at Crystal Palace 6:30pm.

8/30 Off Day (Maybe a waterpark) lunch at Whispering Canyon.

8/31 Epcot. Dinner at Coral Reef for 5:20pm.

9/1 Leave early for our long (1200 miles) journey home.

 

[M2DD's]

It seems like lots of us will be in the same park on the same day
How funny. We all must have looked at the UG and followed what park he said to be in. I wonder if AK will be busy on monday. How many peope really wake up that early?
I want to get this thread to 1000 POSTS. So I will be bumping
LAura

 

[M2DD's]

Bumping

 

[M2DD's]

1000 post!
Hopefully I'll type quick enough.
Laura