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The "Maybe I'll Actually Complete My Trip Report This Time"--Pre Trip Report
Well I'm off to Walt Disney World once again with my way too beautiful DGF. This will be our second trip together.
Cast: Me (John, 25, God I'm old!) Since my last trip to Disney World I've become a cop in New York City, Roosevelt Island to be exact. I've been thinking about my next trip since the day I got back from my last one, but without any vacation days as a rookie, it was tough. My young career is flourishing now though. I'm working in the Anti-Crime Unit which works out of uniform and undercover. We've been doing great work, and I may be up for Detective very soon believe it or not.
DGF (Liz, 20) Liz is at Fordham University still and working really hard. She's running a ballet studio and doing very well. I know she can't wait for school to finish. I can't wait either. I really really want to get married. I feel like the girl. :-)
When: January 4th-January 11th 2009
Where: Off property again because there were no 7 for 4's available for my dates. We're staying at Vistana Villages on I-Drive once again. We loved it last time. Such a great place in a perfect location.
PTR: We're flying bright and early on Sunday the 4th on JetBlue for $200 round trip per person. We're arriving at 10:05am and heading straight to the World. We rented a car through Budget, just a simple Ford Focus for $206 including taxes. THANK GOD I'M 25 NOW! Those 25 dollar a day charges were atrocious last time. Our first day could be really hectic because there are a few things I want to do because by Jan. 5th, they're going to be gone. Ellen's Adventure is going on the shelf the next day and we missed that last time and despite not being a great attraction, we love Ellen. We planned on going to DHS during the day and then hopping to Epcot to check out Ellen, the WS, and IllumiNations, but now we found out that the Osborne Lights will still be up. So things might change. Future installment will have my day to day decisions.
The ADR List (Completed)
Jan 5. Akershus 2:40pm-- I've never done character meals, I like buffet/family style, and if you're going to dine with characters it might as well be those princesses right?! (Just Kidding, Baby!)
Jan 6. Kona Cafe 1:05pm-- I wanted to go to Polynesian for this trip because we did WCC at WL last time. I really love eating at the resorts because it gives you a chance to browse and get out of the park at a peak time for a while.
Jan. 7. Hollywood Brown Derby 2:45pm-- I was trying to get a Fantasmic package for one of the Fantasmic days but they're sold out. There were alot of votes for this restaurant and I'm trying to hit as many different places as I can so I can really find my favorites. So no 50's PT this trip. We'll see how HBD does.
Jan 9. Boma 6:05pm-- Our only repeat. I really loved Boma. Everyone else loves it too and I just didn't feel in the mood for Jiko yet. I think we're definitely going to try it on the next trip though.
All Days. Le Cellier ANYTIME-- I had a reservation for Le Cellier if anyone can remember from last time and it was our final day after a lot of expensive TS meals and we decided to cancel it. Worst mistake ever as I can't get it back for this trip. I feel terrible now. All I want is to eat at this restaurant. It consumes me everyday. Okay enough obsessing. We'll try for lunch or dinner here every day we can. If someone has an ADR during my trip, I'd love to trade you for it! :-) Oh well. My ADRs are finalized unless Le Cellier fits in somehow.
Day by Day plans coming soon......34 days and counting!
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Sounds like you have some great plans lined up...keeping my fingers crossed for you that you can score Le Cellier somehwere during your trip and congratulations on getting through the academy and your new position....
Congratulations on all your achievements! Your trip plans look great! Good luck getting in at Le Cellier. Don't foget to keep trying once you are there for all those off times (late lunch/early dinner) and maybe even for late dinner. I've read tons of trip reports where people get a late ADR and then find themselves way too tired to make it and decide to cancel/skip it.
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Countdown to April/May 2014 Boardwalk Inn.....3 Generations trip with my mom (first trip) and DS9 (fourth trip). DS's gonna show his Gramma the world!
Congrats on your promotions and keeping fingers crossed for detective.
You say you "can't wait to get married". Assuming you have alreade "poped the question" will you be celebrating your honeymoon at the world too??? Is this a silly question?
It looks like you have your plans down pat. I sure hope you get your ressies at Le Cellier. We are going in late Jan and have not decided on that on or Rose and Crown. Any suggestions???
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I have not popped the question yet. I will possibly do it in May. We're definitely waiting until she's down with college to get married which is like 2 years away, but I don't know how far out I can actually "pop the question." Our May trip might be a great time. As for Le Cellier/Rose & Crown... Id go with Le Cellier first.
I have not popped the question yet. I will possibly do it in May. We're definitely waiting until she's down with college to get married which is like 2 years away, but I don't know how far out I can actually "pop the question." Our May trip might be a great time. As for Le Cellier/Rose & Crown... Id go with Le Cellier first.
Well, when you do, we want pics. You know a "magical" proposal would be awsome, with pics, of course.
Thanks for the Le Cellier advice. We are leaning that way.
I hope that you and your girlfriend have a magical time at the world
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Great start. You have some of my favorite ADR's listed.
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Well, I'm down to 14 days left and I have my entire trip planned out except for Arrival day and Departure day. Arrival day is thrown into such a loop because I'm still not sure if the Christmas decorations will be up and we want to see the castle, osbournes, and the world showcase...
Still hoping someone can give me 100% info one way or the other on those things so I can play accordingly. Otherwise, it's basically a free day because we hit everything we need to in the other days. We want to do Ellen's Universe of Energy because it closes the next day but it's not the biggest thing if we miss it. Splash Mountain is closing the day before we get there, I'm guessing those types of dates never get moved around. It would sure be great if we could catch a break and it be open on Jan. 4th somehow. We can only hope....
My final exact park choices and where we're hopping to and even our CS meals for the trip sometime around our Single Digit Dance.
After that I'll give you guys a "I'm driving to the airport" report and see you on the flip side....
I checked the Disney World website. The last date for Holidays Around the World at Epcot is December 30th and the last date for the Osborne Lights is January 4th. I could not find an end date for the Castle Lights. Hope this helps!! You're almost there!
Okay thanks, I guess that means no Epcot on January 4th. We'll go to Hollywood Studios and maybe head over to Magic Kingdom. I really wanted to see the Epcot stuff though.
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Good luck getting in at Le Cellier. Don't foget to keep trying once you are there for all those off times (late lunch/early dinner) and maybe even for late dinner. I've read tons of trip reports where people get a late ADR and then find themselves way too tired to make it and decide to cancel/skip it.
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to hear you couldn't get one of the 7 for 4 deals. 
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