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Hi everyone! Welcome to my second PTR With a little more than 5 months to go until our trip, we’ve reached that point where all we can do is wait (impatiently might I add ) for our trip to arrive. You know, all of the planning is done, hotel and flights are booked and ADRs are set. Mostly what’s left are boring tasks, so I thought I would add to my excitement by starting this a little early, hope you don’t mind!
So, without further ado, here we go!
WHO:
Me (Jenn) – 35 (oh, but I just realized I will have had my 36th birthday in October just a few weeks before our trip I'm inching closer and closer to that big 4-0. Yikes!)
DH (Chris) – 37
DD (Kaeli) – 8
DD (Abby) – 6
I think I will wait to do more formal introductions with our background until the TR
Scheduled to make an appearance:
My BFF and her family, DH and DD (12) – I am so excited about this! This will be their second trip to the world, it will be great fun to share the magic with them!
WHAT: Our annual November visit
WHERE: Port Orleans Riverside (Our first on property experience as a family!!)
WHEN: Thursday, November 1 – Saturday, November 10
WHY: Silly question, why not?
HOW: Well, if you read my last TR you know that I am very much a proponent of the good old road trip. We’ve driven down for the past 3 years, mainly to save money and also because I was nervous of flying with Kaeli and her peanut allergy. But, after giving it some thought and discussing it with her allergist we have decided to fly! This will be the girls’ first time on a plane and they can hardly contain their excitement . I am looking forward to arriving in Orlando in about 3 hours, rather than the 16 or so it would take us to drive , and I’m really looking forward to the extra time we will have in our happy place!
So, there you have it! I’ll be back to let you in on the details soon!
I thought I would leave you with this:
We're gonna take ya down
We're gonna take ya down
We're gonna take ya all the way down.
We're gonna take ya down
We're gonna take ya down
We're gonna take ya all the way.
Goin' down the bayou!
Goin' down the bayou!
Goin' down the bayou!
Taking ya all the way!
As sung by one of our favorite characters, Ray the firefly – from the Princess and the Frog.
Great start, Jenn! I think you will enjoy flying, on our last flight I remember the flight attendant announcing that it would be a peanut free flight as there was a peanut allergy. I had always wondered how they handle peanut allergies. And I know you will love staying on property. Port Orleans (both resorts) are just beautiful.
Yay, I got in at the beginning for once! I've been putting off starting my PTR for a trip this July, but I guess I should start posting!
POFQ was always my resort-of-choice before buying into DVC. I love the boat rides on the river to Downtown Disney and the laid-back atmosphere. The bus system is much better, too, than a lot of the more spread-out resorts. You won't get the space in the room that you've been getting in the condo you usually stay in, but other than that, it's really nice. And you'll get to do EMH! I've been on several flights with kids with peanut allergies. They've allowed the family early boarding so that you can wipe down the seats, armrests and tables. Then they made an announcement that no products with peanuts would be served or allowed in rows xx through xx. I'm not crazy about flying, but it does get you more time at WDW!
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YAY great start Jenn, staying on property can't be beat and flying will get you to your happy place much faster and nothing is better than having extra time at WDW. Can't wait to hear all your plans, our trips will overlap by 2 days, we arrive on the 9th.
Yay, I got in at the beginning for once! I've been putting off starting my PTR for a trip this July, but I guess I should start posting!
POFQ was always my resort-of-choice before buying into DVC. I love the boat rides on the river to Downtown Disney and the laid-back atmosphere. The bus system is much better, too, than a lot of the more spread-out resorts. You won't get the space in the room that you've been getting in the condo you usually stay in, but other than that, it's really nice. And you'll get to do EMH! I've been on several flights with kids with peanut allergies. They've allowed the family early boarding so that you can wipe down the seats, armrests and tables. Then they made an announcement that no products with peanuts would be served or allowed in rows xx through xx. I'm not crazy about flying, but it does get you more time at WDW!
Yes, Laurie, get started posting about your July trip! We can't wait to hear about it
I am so glad you have great things to say about PO, I am really excited about staying there. I know that we will be giving up some space, but I think that all of the things that we will be getting in return will be well worth it I'm already looking forward to EMH!
We are flying on Jet Blue and I am really comfortable with their peanut allergy policy. Not only do they normally not serve peanuts in flight, but they will also not allow passengers 3 rows in front/back of the allergic person to eat any peanut products that they might have brought on flight with them. I can live with that!
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Great start!
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Great start Jenn!
Thanks, Ladies!
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Can't wait to hear your plans!! We are also going in November this year
Thanks! When in November is your trip? You will love it, great weather and low crowds!
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Yay for another trip! I love your title choice too. Princess and the Frog is one of my favs!
Us too, we love that Movie!
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Great start! Can't wait to hear more.
Thanks, Holly!
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YAY great start Jenn, staying on property can't be beat and flying will get you to your happy place much faster and nothing is better than having extra time at WDW. Can't wait to hear all your plans, our trips will overlap by 2 days, we arrive on the 9th.
I am really looking forward to staying on property! The girls were practically begging to stay in one of "Mickey's hotels" last trip, so I know they are too!
Very cool that our trips will overlap! I don't want to give any plans away yet, but maybe they will overlap with yours too. Say hi if you see us
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Great start, Jenn! I think you will enjoy flying, on our last flight I remember the flight attendant announcing that it would be a peanut free flight as there was a peanut allergy. I had always wondered how they handle peanut allergies. And I know you will love staying on property. Port Orleans (both resorts) are just beautiful.
Thanks, Aimee! I am feeling better and better about our decision to fly, and I know that after the trip I am going to be kicking myself for not getting over my fears sooner I mean, we are gaining 2 whole days in Disney that normally would have been spent driving in the car!
I've been looking at videos/pictures of POR online with the girls and all I can say is, I'm in love It looks so beautiful!
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Yeah, getting in at the start of your ptr. Can't wait to read more.
OMG.....Josie and I sang that song everyday when we were just there........too cute!!!
Great start to the TR!! I'm so happy you guys are staying at POR. The girls will just love it. Can't wait to hear more of your plans!
I hope that you and your family have a magical time at the world
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Welcome to my second PTR 
With a little more than 5 months to go until our trip, we’ve reached that point where all we can do is wait (impatiently might I add 
) for our trip to arrive. You know, all of the planning is done, hotel and flights are booked and ADRs are set. Mostly what’s left are boring tasks, so I thought I would add to my excitement by starting this a little early, hope you don’t mind!
I'm inching closer and closer to that big 4-0. Yikes!) 
This will be the girls’ first time on a plane and they can hardly contain their excitement 
. I am looking forward to arriving in Orlando in about 3 hours, rather than the 16 or so it would take us to drive 
, and I’m really looking forward to the extra time we will have in our happy place!
– from the Princess and the Frog.
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I'm already looking forward to EMH!
I mean, we are gaining 2 whole days in Disney that normally would have been spent driving in the car! 
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