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No, we're not crazy....and, yes, we are going to Disney again! A PTR!
Hi everyone!
This is my first stab at doing a trip report. I have read and enjoyed so many of them, that I decided to give it a try.
We have made many changes to our plans.....started out as a Christmas trip....then changed dates and resorts to BC....then to YC....and finally, ta-da....we are staying August 17-25 at the Polynesian Club Level! So excited....have never stayed there, but always wanted to.
Cast of characters in our blended family: myself (Dana) 43 year old Hospice Nurse, my DH (Joe) 46 year old carpenter, my DD (Tatum) 12, Joe's DS (Luke) 13. We will be celebrating our 7th wedding anniversary on August 24th!
This picture is from MNSSHP in October. We did 5 days at BLT that trip and then did a 3 day cruise on the Dream.
We've just spent the better part of a year remodeling our home and are really looking forward to this vacation. And when I say "we", I mean "Joe"!
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So excited! Just got our Disney Mail today! Got to put it in a safe place so as not to be forgotten. I have just started laying some stuff out and putting things together. I find it is harder to pack when you go in the summer, as we are wearing everything we will be taking. When it's cold up her in Massachusetts, it's fun to lay out all our warm-weather clothes.
I just bought a new Vera Bradley carry-on to take with. Was kind of hoping that the Disney Vera would be out when we are down there, but looks like it won't be out until the fall. I have a friend at work who is going in October, so I may have to send her down with some $$$ to buy me something.
This trip is going to have some new experiences for us. This is one of the many things that I love about Disney. No matter how many times we go, we always find something new that we have never done before. This trip we are going to experience a water park and Disney Quest for the first time. We will also be renting a car for 2 days so that we can drive to St. Petersburg to visit my cousin and his wife. They live right on the water and have a boat. He said that we will probably see dolphins. Was kind of hoping to see manatees, too, but he said that the water will be too warm for them in August.
Getting a preview of the weather while we are down there.....it is hot and muggy here in Massachusetts today! I can handle it better when I am sitting by the pool drinking a Pina Colava!!!! Love those drinks!
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So, I can't believe how close we are to going back to our happy place! When you start planning so far in advance (as I'm sure a lot of us do!), it feels like you have so long to get everything done....now it's right around the corner--and I feel like I don't have enough time! Not to mention that I picked up some nights of on call the week before we go. It always seems like a good idea when I am signing up, but then I hate actually doing it...can think of a million things I'd rather be doing. I am the Clinical Director for the hospice and don't normally do on call, but with summer vacations and it being very hectic, I thought I would be nice and pick up a few shifts. I'm sure I will regret being nice! I always do!
Anyway, I think that I have finally got all of our dining plans sorted out and will share for your perusal, thoughts, and opinions.
We are flying out of Providence on Jet Blue. I booked the flights almost as soon as they came out and got a good price for nonstop roundtrip. I just looked yesterday and the same flights are $90 higher than what we paid for them! Score! You never know what to do...because it could go either way. I gambled, and it paid off this time.
August 17-we are doing dinner at Jiko (repeat, loved)
August 18-we have no dining plans. will be getting up early and driving to St. Petersburg to visit my cousin
August 19-breakfast at Cape May (DD's favorite!) and dinner at Chefs de France (new to us)
August 20-dinner at Tusker House (love!)
August 21-dinner at Raglan Road (new)
August 22-dinner at Flying Fish (yum!!!!)
August 23-breakfast at Crystal Palace (must do) and dinner at Narcossee's (new)
August 24- Our Anniversary-dinner at Artist Point (my and DH's favorite)
August 25-breakfast at Kona (Pineapple Macadamia Pancakes-enough said!)
We will be eating breakfast at the lounge, except for the 3 booked breakfasts, and will be doing snacks there as well.
I have started to lay a few things out, but really need to get myself moving! It's been so hot here, I have not been super motivated lately. This weekend I am going to buckle down.
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I have a friend at work who is going in October, so I may have to send her down with some $$$ to buy me something.
Love those drinks!
I don't have enough time! Not to mention that I picked up some nights of on call the week before we go. It always seems like a good idea when I am signing up, but then I hate actually doing it...can think of a million things I'd rather be doing. I am the Clinical Director for the hospice and don't normally do on call, but with summer vacations and it being very hectic, I thought I would be nice and pick up a few shifts. I'm sure I will regret being nice! I always do! 
Our Anniversary-dinner at Artist Point (my and DH's favorite)
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