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24 days until we leave. So 26 until I step foot in DL/CA. I have a bad feeling this month is going to draaaaaaggggggg!!!! I am definitely going to get at least a day in at DL/CA because it looks like my 40th bday trip in January is going to have to get postponed until later in the year, possibly after Oct 15th. I am going to make this small trip count and get as much Disney as I possibly can!
Being a tax accountant really messes up your available times. Feb-April 15th is always out as is Aug-Oct 15th at my firm. We will see what happens with that trip though.
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Just found your PTR. Great start! I am really interested in your TR as Justin's brother is now stationed in CA and I see a trip to CA in our future with a possible stop at DL.
Thanks everyone for the pixies. The funeral was Tuesday and they said it was really nice. He was a policeman and in the military, so he got a couple of special acknowledgements. I hate that my grandma and I couldn't make it out, but we will see everyone in a few weeks.
I have been looking over all the attractions and shows that are not at WDW or are different than at WDW and making our MUST DO list to hit first in each park and then if there is time go back a hit stuff that is at both places.
Touring plans has July 2 at a 10, but there predictor of wait times, still doesn't seem so bad. I am keeping my fingers crossed for it to be pretty accurate.
I still haven't told the girls and think I will keep it as a surprise. We will see how long I can hold it in.
OK, here is my plan of attack if we only get one day, which is probably all we will get.
As much as I want to hit DL first. I think we will hit CA first. Go straight to Carsland and get on the Radiator Spring Racers and explore Carsland. I think then we will head to PP and hit CA Screamin', Little Mermaid and the wheel (Lauren really wants to get on this thing and it's her birthday) and maybe try for TSM even though we have done it at WDW. Next we will go to Hollywood Land and do Monster's and ToT and hopefully time it to see Aladdin. That is pretty much what is important to us at CA. I would love to see WOC, so we may trek back over in the evening and try to catch it.
DL is going to be tough. Luckily it is open until midnight. I really have no plan of attach on this. I have my list of what is Must Do and If we have time.The biggest is FL, so we will probably start there. And then see what hits us next.
Hopefully we can fit it all in!
Sounds good! When I was there last summer, TSM wasn't busy at all. It's just not the draw there that it is at WDW. I just hope you can get on RSR without killing the whole morning waiting in line. The line for that ride gets so crazy even before the park opens just with those on-site with early entry.
I received good news yesterday. Since my oldest DD is turning 13 next Wed, for her birthday and an early birthday gift for my youngest DD, my mom has offered to help with the tickets. WooHoo! Now I am trying to decide if I want to add another day and I will pay the difference. I just can't decide.
I think we have someone to rent our house that we are trying to sell. If that happens before the trip, I may go for it, since the house payment will be covered by the renter. Pixies please that this will happen.
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I'd definitely hit the California Adventure first, as Cars Land is amazing. 
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