One week til we're off to Disney!!!

Kim-mom2MnEm · #1 (**permalink**) 04-26-2008, 04:39 PM

I'm soooo exited!!

One week from today we'll be on our way to Florida!! I am sooo looking forward to this trip! I just can't wait to see the kids expressions! They are excited to go and all, but they just have no idea what to expect!! I think it's going to overwhelm them!

In a good way of course!

Any last hints or tips? We have all the restaurants that we want to go to booked, I have a general itinerary of what we'd like to see/do and we are in the packing mode now. We're actually packing an extra suitcase in case we come home with extra stuff.

I really want to make this memorable too. *I* am gonna try to get in as many pics as I can, so if anything (God willing) happens to me during my surgery in June, the kids will have some good last memories. Morbid I know, but I can't help it. I'm just totally worried about flying away from them again and then going through brain surgery and all. . . But I'm trying not to think of that now. I just want to have FUN at Disney!!

jadasmommie · #2 (**permalink**) 04-26-2008, 04:53 PM

Sounds like alot of fun!

Care75 · #3 (**permalink**) 04-26-2008, 07:55 PM

Sounds like you are really prepared! We are Disney-aholics! Seriously, I don't know what we are going to do this year since we're not going until Harper and Jackson are 1. Last year, I went 3 times!

Good idea that you have the restaurants booked. A lot of people don't know to do this ahead of time. Are you staying on property? If so, there will be early entry days and late night days. Sometimes we take advantage of these, but other times we hit another park at opening since the early entry days tend to draw a crowd. Or we stay at the early entry park for only 1-2 hours and then hop over to another park.

Also- definitely plan to use the Fast Passes. If you plan what you're going to fast pass, and then hit another attraction to wait in line for and then return to your fast pass time you should be in good shape. Since it's May, I think you'll have fewer waits than in other times of the year!

Good luck! Have fun! You guys will have a blast!

SouthernGal · #4 (**permalink**) 04-26-2008, 08:08 PM

Bye-Bye negative thoughts!!!! My prediction is you all will be back at Disney next Spring as well. If you are anything like me, when you leave you will already start planning the next trip!!

My only last tips would be to take advantage of the Extra magic Hours. After lunch, you may want to change parks to a park that doesn't have EMH's that day. Going back to the resort for a couple hours each afternoon is always a "tradition" for us. We nap or swim and then clean up for a refreshing evening. Of course, you know to read your kids for energy levels. Oh, I can't believe the trip is here. You are going to have a blast!!

Oh, if your dining "plan" doesn't fit your plan of the day don't hesitate to call WDW Dining to cancel a big meal or add one. You will be surprised how many openings pop up on the day of. Are you guys eating at O'Hana? This is a place I have on my list to try.

AmyAugTwins · #5 (**permalink**) 04-27-2008, 09:57 AM

They are going to have a blast I'm sure!! I've been there once and that was back when I was like 16, so WOW!! It's been 20 YEARS since I've been there...lol Have LOTS of fun!! Can't wait to see pics when you get back!!!

myoung790 · #6 (**permalink**) 04-27-2008, 10:44 AM

Enjoy your trip. Sounds like a lot of fun.

Care75 · #7 (**permalink**) 04-27-2008, 02:36 PM

I second Ohana too!

Lana · #8 (**permalink**) 04-27-2008, 04:07 PM

That's so exciting! My only is FAST PASS and extra hours! You'll have to post all your pics when you get back!