You can have Edward Cullen...We'll take Mickey Mouse, and the trip begins on page 101

[nerdylightbulb]

Okay, this is it the planning lollapalooza!! To end all planning lollapaloozas!!

Alright it is time to really start getting serious. We are going in how many days? No I still have not made any PS for all of you worriers. I am going to take the let the trip just roll out and happen!! I know I promised planning and planning what we shall have. My attack plan is simple relax and have fun. Enjoy the trip and don't stress the family with my anal planning. There I said it I am an awful tyrant when it comes to my plans and schedules. Kind of like a field marshal, and it takes the fun out of it for all of us because I stress. A stress Michele is not a good Michele.

So my loose plans are leaving at around 5 am on Sunday June 13. Now I know that my cohorts that follow along and add their thoughts are groaning at this announcement. Sorry kids, you can sleep in the van. I am going to have plenty of snacks and water in the van. We tend to stop more than the average people, I traveled on many a road trip with my dad as a kid and he stopped at the roadside rests so that he could get out of the car and walk around. He was restful and far less stressed out when we got into the LA traffic. I am going to follow that travel plan. I am hoping to skip one or two but we are going to take a nice slow trip. Am I stressing my planning friends by this new laid back attitude?

I am hoping to get to Disneyland well rested, because I have decided that instead of going to Disneyland on Saturday that we in fact rather go on Sunday!! I think I would rather face the crowd on Sunday night than Saturday morning. And that means that we head home on Saturday morning well rested and hopefully facing less traffic on I-5 for the trip home.

Another thing I had not planned on when I originally planned this trip is the grad nights. I knew Disney had them I just never figured them in, but the area being what it is I am sure there will be things to do. Like visit DTD. Oh yeah no trip would be complete for me without a little trip to DTD. I love so many of the stores there that I just love, I may never buy a thing but I love to go. Well to every where but the Build a Bear store. We have one in our mall no big thing.

On Sunday night I know that my girls will at least be going to Tomorrowland to check out what Nerdy Cookies refers to as a free concert. I kind of like the idea, when I was a teenager I used to go and dance when the bands played when I was there. Yes, I have had some great fun there. Ah the memories are great.

Can we watch "Live In Chicago" in the LA traffic?

 

[kaoden39]

Can we watch "Live In Chicago" in the LA traffic?

No it blocks the mirror too much for that kind of traffic.

 

[wvnative]

Haha, I think that sounds great if it will work for you.

When we drive, there is no time limit. Granted I like to get there before lunch, but if that doesn't happen, I'm not usually heart broken.

I don't anticipate making any ADR's for our next trip either. O.k., maybe one. I think we want to eat lunch at Carnation and with as small as that place is, and with as busy as Halloweentime has gotten, I think an ADR is a must.

I keep telling myself I don't even need a packing list as it's just an overnight trip, but you know as well as I do I'll make one. haha Comes with be an over planner. haha

 

[kaoden39]

Haha, I think that sounds great if it will work for you.

When we drive, there is no time limit. Granted I like to get there before lunch, but if that doesn't happen, I'm not usually heart broken.

I don't anticipate making any ADR's for our next trip either. O.k., maybe one. I think we want to eat lunch at Carnation and with as small as that place is, and with as busy as Halloweentime has gotten, I think an ADR is a must.

I keep telling myself I don't even need a packing list as it's just an overnight trip, but you know as well as I do I'll make one. haha Comes with be an over planner. haha

I think that the only place I care at all about eating at this trip is the Big Thunder Bbq, and I don't think we need PS for that. The other places I want to eat at like Wetzel's Pretzels I don't have any other places that I really consider a must.

And the drive? Eh, no rushing, I figure that the timing for when drive into LA is perfect with how we will stop. Plus if you think about the fact that we have a four year old in our group, she will need those little breaks for the bathroom I am sure.

Packing lists are another matter. There will be those and to do lists. Like for instance I need to clean my Birkenstocks and I want to get some shoe white to rehab my white pair. I just am not going to stress myself or anyone else over this. Maybe by not stressing WBG he will enjoy the trip more and be more open to the next trip.

 

[DizNee Luver]

A relaxed approach is not a bad thing......I just have way too many people & ages to not stress over the planning.....lol But we also are planning more character & sit-down meals with a large group during the middle of summer....so that sorta plays into having to plan & get those PS's!!

I forgot about the grad nights I heard that they come early & it's chaos....I hope that's not true!!!! Good luck! (just one night during your trip??)

I'm getting very excited for you.....you're getting soooooo close!!!

 

[kaoden39]

A relaxed approach is not a bad thing......I just have way too many people & ages to not stress over the planning.....lol But we also are planning more character & sit-down meals with a large group during the middle of summer....so that sorta plays into having to plan & get those PS's!!

I forgot about the grad nights I heard that they come early & it's chaos....I hope that's not true!!!! Good luck! (just one night during your trip??)

I'm getting very excited for you.....you're getting soooooo close!!!

Actually two but that does not bother me at all. This is the no stress trip.

 

[lovebuzzandwoody]

A No Stress Trip?

I like it!

 

[kaoden39]

A No Stress Trip?

I like it!

Thank you Mam!!

 

[kaoden39]

I just got big exciting news!!!!

WBG and I have been invited to go to Las Vegas with friends in September!! I am so beyond excited. The room is paid for we just are going to have money for food and such. I have never been to Vegas and I really want to do this. The only downfall? It is a bicycle show. Oh well we are going to Vegas!!

 

[DisneyStitch626]

That is awesome!!! Congrats!!! It's a great day all around!

 

[kaoden39]

That is awesome!!! Congrats!!! It's a great day all around!

Isn't it? I was getting all the trip info over text messages from WBG.

 

[DisneyStitch626]

So exciting! Do you know where you will be staying and everything?

 

[kaoden39]

So exciting! Do you know where you will be staying and everything?

Not yet, but I am sure he will find out when he talks to his friend.

 

[DizNee Luver]

I just got big exciting news!!!!

WBG and I have been invited to go to Las Vegas with friends in September!! I am so beyond excited. The room is paid for we just are going to have money for food and such. I have never been to Vegas and I really want to do this. The only downfall? It is a bicycle show. Oh well we are going to Vegas!!

Super Sweet!!! I've never been to Vegas either.....but I'd love to go sometime!!

 

[kaoden39]

Super Sweet!!! I've never been to Vegas either.....but I'd love to go sometime!!

I cannot believe it, some friends of us who own a bicycle shop are going and they invited us to join them. Very cool.

 

[wvnative]

How exciting! I hope you enjoy Vegas.

I had never been either until this past March. We did one day and I don't really have any interest in going back. I'm thinking it might be more fun without my kid and her friends though. I was totally in protective mom mode. lol

 

[kaoden39]

How exciting! I hope you enjoy Vegas.

I had never been either until this past March. We did one day and I don't really have any interest in going back. I'm thinking it might be more fun without my kid and her friends though. I was totally in protective mom mode. lol

I think I am most excited to have this time with WBG sans kids. I love them but you know....

 

[rentayenta]

Vegas? I love Vegas!!!!

 

[kaoden39]

Vegas? I love Vegas!!!!

I am excited, I have never been. The only downfall the fact that it is a bicycle convention. WBG tells me it is "the" bicycle show and explains that it is the equivalent of the Detroit car show. Oh boy.

 

[wvnative]

I think I am most excited to have this time with WBG sans kids. I love them but you know....

Totally!