From: Steve Russo on 11 Aug 2010 13:59 On Aug 11, 1:13 pm, lenniemc <lenniemc_mem...(a)newsguy.com> wrote: > In article <fc0ccd73-3b1c-45ce-9b62-af9a159ac...(a)j8g2000yqd.googlegroups.com>, > Peppermint Patty says... > > >Geez, it takes months to plan a Disney trip and it's over in a few > >days, way too fast! I will post more as things develop. > > Half the fun is in planning. Then after I've planned everything I sit back and > twiddle my thumbs bored waiting for my trip. I call this the "Dead Zone" and I'm there now for our October trip. Flights and rooms reserved, ADRs made. The only thing left is to start packing and it's a little early for that.
From: MitchB on 12 Aug 2010 08:55 > "Peppermint Patty" <patriciabarber50(a)gmail.com> wrote in message > news:fc0ccd73-3b1c-45ce-9b62-af9a159ac6dd(a)j8g2000yqd.googlegroups.com... >> We're booked! Here's the setup: >> >> DD-I-L Liz decided that she needed a Disney trip this year. It will >> be Molly's first trip to WDW she will turn 2 at the end of December. >> Liz's parents have never been to WDW save for one day at Epcot many >> moons ago. I desperately wanted to go for Molly's first trip and >> vowed by hook or by crook that I would get there. Despite much >> cajoling, whining, begging, DD Amy said no way. Her little Sara was >> born January 4 of this year and there was no way she was going to >> travel with the baby and all her paraphernalia yet. Months go by, we >> are still begging Amy to go with us and she spills the beans to me >> that she is indeed going but wants it to be a surprise to her >> brother. That's a long time to keep a secret but we agree that that >> is what we will do. Amy's hubby is undecided about going (he's a been >> there, done that, why do I have to go back kind of guy) but he finally >> does agree to make the trek with us. We always choose December the >> week after Pop Warner for our visits and this is no exception. We >> agree on our dates, December 12 through December 17 and start >> planning. The newbies receive a Birnbaum official guide from me for >> Christmas and diligently start doing their homework. >> >> Fast forward to July 31. We are at the cemetery for the blessing of >> my mother's headstone. Priest remarks to Amy how cute Sara's >> sunglasses are and Amy says, "They're for Florida." Father asked, >> "Oh, when are you going to Florida?" Amy replies, "December." Father >> finishes the blessing and Liz asks Amy, "So when in December are you >> going to Florida," to which Amy replies with an expletive that I can't >> repeat here because we are, after all, a Disney group! So the cat is >> out of the bag. Which actually makes things much easier to plan and >> takes the heat off me because I figured I would be the one spoiling >> the surprise! >> >> We have decided on Caribbean Beach Resort where none of us has stayed >> before. Liz booked their rooms. I had to wait for a certain monetary >> windfall to arrive and when it did Amy and I agreed to meet at AAA >> this past Saturday at 11 after an aborted attempt to book last >> Monday. It's a long story (as this is turning out to be) but thanks >> to lots of misinformation from a AAA employee we weren't able to book >> then. I arrived at AAA on time Saturday morning and the office I went >> to now has a Disney specialist which is very cool. No one was with >> her so I decided to start our arrangements and Amy could join us when >> she arrived. At 11:20, my cell phone rang. It was Amy. "Mom, where >> are you?" "I'm at AAA and I just booked our trip! Where are you?" >> "Which AAA are you at?" "Albany, where are you?" "Latham." She had >> started booking but I was all complete except for the deposits to be >> paid so my agent talked to her agent (doesn't that sound Hollywood and >> la de da?) and we were set. By the way, Amy and I spent the extra $$$ >> for connecting (not adjoining) rooms in a preferred building. Liz did >> not. Because Amy will be there the day before the rest of us, she is >> going to see what she can do to get us all in the same building or at >> least in close proximity. >> >> Amy is going the afternoon of the 11th so that she doesn't have to get >> up in the middle of the night trying to get herself, DH, and Sara >> ready and at the airport on time. They will take ME to CBR and settle >> in for the night. The following morning, the rest of us will meet at >> the Albany Airport (we all live within 30 minutes of it) at the crack >> of dawn and off we will go on the first flight of the day to Orlando >> on SW! We will take ME to CBR and hit our first park! I'm thinking >> about sending a box via UPS ahead with some extra diapers (no, not for >> me), distilled water (for me and me BiPAP machine), and some snacks >> from home along with my tea mix and a container. May also send my >> bathing suit and one day's clothes and my toiletries to save some >> space in my suitcase. >> >> Because we are celebrating 3 birthdays and 4 first visits during our >> visit we have lots of celebrating to do. Liz and my son are >> celebrating her birthday on the 13th. Son-in-law is celebrating his >> birthday on the 15th, and my son's birthday is the 18th but we will >> celebrate the 17th at the Crystal Palace for breakfast, our last day. >> >> Liz is not purchasing an extra seat for Molly on the plane. She will >> be passed from lap to lap and hopefully not make obvious to everyone >> on the plane that she is deeply embedded in the terrible 2's which hit >> at 18 months. Amy on the other hand has purchased a special harness >> made specially for air travel and she will purchase a discounted seat >> for Sara. She will be not quite 1 and hopefully in angel mode this >> trip and spend the whole time smiling. Liz is bringing their stroller >> and I already have visions of my son fighting with it to get on buses >> and finally deciding to rent a car to avoid the hassle. Amy purchased >> an umbrella stroller but not just your $15 one. She bought a very >> fancy umbrella stroller. >> >> Geez, it takes months to plan a Disney trip and it's over in a few >> days, way too fast! I will post more as things develop. WOO HOO!!!! It sounds like it'll be quite the memorable trip! Make sure you take lots of pics and write up a detailed trip report!! Michelle
From: Rudeney on 13 Aug 2010 10:04
On 8/11/2010 7:39 AM, Peppermint Patty wrote: > We're booked! Here's the setup: > > DD-I-L Liz decided that she needed a Disney trip this year. It will > be Molly's first trip to WDW she will turn 2 at the end of December. That's great, Patty! I can't wait to hear how Molly does running around WDW! -- - RODNEY Next WDW Vacation? Who knows! Need to know more about RADP (rec.arts.disney.parks)? http://www.radp.org http://allears.net/btp/radp_bk.htm http://allears.net/tp/abrev.htm Are you still accessing RADP via Google? Why? Get instructions on how to access to the "real" RADP Usenet Group here: http://meets.radp.org/usenet.htm |