The "I-can't-think-of-a-cool-catchy-title-for-this-PTR" PTR - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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The "I-can't-think-of-a-cool-catchy-title-for-this-PTR" PTR
Okay, so the reason this PTR is starting so late is because I couldn’t come up with any kind of catchy or cute or interesting title for it. Which explains the cop-out for a title that I ended up with. So forgive me for my lack of creativity, but I figured I should stop wracking my brain for something with a hook and get this show on the road. And in the process maybe light a fire under my butt to get things done being as we’re now only 32 days away!
Well, it has been two years since our last trip to the World. (something about buying a new house got in the way last year ) Anywho…we are finally going back, and we are all so excited!!
And who are “we” you’re asking (well I’m going to flatter myself and believe that you were asking ), “we” are Craig, Dawn, Zach, Tyler and Jason.
The boys during our vacation right after Irene at the Jersey shore. We stayed, ironically, at the Beach Club Hotel in Ocean City, NJ. I absolutely LOVE this picture, even if it was like herding cats to get it done. (Sharon, I can completely sympathize with your DSil)
I decided to “borrow” an idea I’ve seen on other PTRs and give you a little introduction by way of listing some favorites of the cast of characters.
Zach: Our oldest. Used to be quiet LOL, he is great with his brothers and isn’t “too cool” to miss out on the silly fun things with us. He was missed a LOT on our last trip.
Favorite Rides: Expedition Everest, Tower of Terror and Rock n Roller Coaster
Favorite Resort: Polynesian. (This is with the footnote that Zach didn’t come with us on our last trip when we all fell in love with the Beach Club)
Favorite Restaurant: Yak & Yeti for the ribs
Favorite Park: Hollywood Studios
Tyler: Was NEVER quiet . But is a quirky, dancing machine, and both logical and brilliant. So much fun to be around. Loves the beach and the water too.
Favorite Rides: Rock n Roller Coaster, Splash Mountain and Expedition Everest
Favorite Resort: Beach Club
Favorite Restaurant: Coral Reef…loves the sharks!
Favorite Park: Epcot (surprised me, but cool!)
Jason: Not quiet, but not as likely to talk the ears off a brass monkey like his brother Tyler. Lucky he’s cute, wild child of the family. (oh, and a mamma’s boy to boot )
Favorite Rides: Small World, Goofy’s Barnstormer (so sad it’s gone for now ) and Peter Pan’s Flight
Favorite Resort: Beach Club
Favorite Restaurant: Crystal Palace with Pooh
Favorite Park: Magic Kingdom
No need for pics of Craig and I…but here are our faves.
Craig:
Favorite Rides: Rock n Roller Coaster, Soarin and Toy Story Mania
Favorite Resort: Beach Club. (after swearing to NEVER leave the Poly, I talked him into trying a new resort and now he swears to NEVER leave the BC. I’m trying for WL next )
Favorite Restaurant: Yak & Yeti for the ribs as well
Favorite Park: Epcot
Me:
Favorite Rides: Splash Mountain, Haunted Mansion and Soarin
Favorite Resort: BC (It was close with the Poly, but I just LOVE the IG)
Favorite Restaurant: Flying Fish
Favorite Park: Epcot
So, that’s our cast of characters. I think I’m going to do this as more shorter posts rather than less long ones. (I’m convincing myself I can keep up better that way )
Next up, planning the when. (We already knew the where )
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Great start!!!! I've been waiting for this PTR...can't wait to hear your plans! The boys are adorable....and have gotten so big!!!!!!!! Cute title.... Can't wait for more...I love your reports!!!
I hope that you and your family have a magical time at the world
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So forgive me for my lack of creativity, but I figured I should stop wracking my brain for something with a hook and get this show on the road. And in the process maybe light a fire under my butt to get things done being as we’re now only 32 days away!
) Anywho…we are finally going back, and we are all so excited!!
), “we” are Craig, Dawn, Zach, Tyler and Jason.
(Sharon, I can completely sympathize with your DSil)
LOL, he is great with his brothers and isn’t “too cool” to miss out on the silly fun things with us. He was missed a LOT on our last trip.
. But is a quirky, dancing machine, and both logical and brilliant. So much fun to be around. Loves the beach and the water too.
) 
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