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Did You All Take STUPID Pills This Morning?!....an Oct. '16 PTR
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Hey Howdy Hey!
Welcome to my little PTR.
When: Oct. 27-31, 2016 Where: Coronado Springs Why: ::sigh:: Probably our last family trip before the guys grow up and move on.......
Cast of Characters:
Myself - "Jessie". I turned 50 in January of this year, got through my [rather late] mid-life crisis, and have now embraced the future with open arms. Mostly.
DH - "Buzz". He's still chasing down 50. Loves Disney as much as I do. Thank goodness..... Debated giving him the character name of Stinky Pete (for his sometimes-crabbiness).
DS16 - "The Alien". He is my deep, quiet soul of a son. Talented musician. Was possibly more excited than anyone else when this trip was announced, and I just love him for that. Will turn 17 before we go.
DS14 - "Slinky." Just an overall happy, well-adjusted kid. Great sense of humor. Loves video games and snowboarding.
If this all seems even slightly familiar, it may be due to the fact that I started a PTR this past spring, but dropped it quite abruptly. DH and I had a couples trip (anniversary) planned for May (our third attempt in a year.....). Then some life happened (again....) and we had to cancel last minute. When we were ready to start discussing re-booking (again...!), it struck us that what we'd really love, was to bring the boys along and make it a family trip. One more time.
Our last family trip was in 2008. That also included our oldest son, who won't be joining us on this trip because he has, in fact, already moved out, and has his own life and schedule. It goes by so fast..... Anyway, the other two boys are still way into the idea of this trip, so it didn’t take me any time to start the planning for four! We were originally going to go in late November, but last week, for various reasons, we decided to move it up to the end of October instead. Then, just a few days later, I changed our resort from Pop Century to Coronado Springs!!! I'm SO excited about that! None of us have stayed there so it's something brand new. From the photos I've seen it's absolutely gorgeous. And while I know the guys would have enjoyed the decade theming at Pop, I think they will enjoy the overall atmosphere of CS much more. And, the big plus, the beds are queen size and rooms are just that much bigger that I think it's a better fit for traveling with teen boys.
Mama's happy.
As I write this we're at 64 days, so on-line check-in and FP+ selections are coming soon! I've never planned a trip this soon to it's actual arrival, so I'm pretty giddy about so much happening so soon. Of course, then I'll be within the dreaded "less than 60-days dead zone." That painful period of waiting when everything is pretty much done -- your ADRs are made, your FP's are secured, and you've begun your resort check-in process. ::sigh:: Around the first of October I'll bring out a carry-on piece of luggage and keep it in one corner of my room. I'll toss things in there as I think of them; stuff I won't need at home but want to take on the trip (swim suit, window decorations, pin trading stuff, etc.). It makes you feel like you're packing, even when it's just a tad too soon to really start.
And, between now and then, I'll be having a kidney stone removed, spending a weekend in NYC, and [FINALLY!!!!] seeing Brad Paisley in concert. The coming PTR installments will cover such topics as touring/park plans, food, travels, resort, food, daily life, previous trip flashbacks, and food.
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Great start! We've stayed at CS twice and really enjoy that resort. It's very pretty, and we like the rooms and the onsite amenities. I'm sure you'll have a great time!
Wonderful start & I absolutely LOVE the title of this report. Can't wait for the stupid pills explanation. I'm impressed you wait until the fewer then 60 days mark to get out a suitcase. I don't have go until the end of November & I've had a suitcase out for months.
Great start! We've stayed at CS twice and really enjoy that resort. It's very pretty, and we like the rooms and the onsite amenities. I'm sure you'll have a great time!
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Originally Posted by nursemom
How exciting! Can't wait to hear about the plans, it's getting so close now!
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Wonderful start & I absolutely LOVE the title of this report. Can't wait for the stupid pills explanation. I'm impressed you wait until the fewer then 60 days mark to get out a suitcase. I don't have go until the end of November & I've had a suitcase out for months.
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Originally Posted by tcmary
I laughed how you changed your anniversary trip to a family trip. We did the same thing. Great start, but I need to know, why the stupid pills?
Ha ha!! Yeah, it's an interesting quote/title. Actually, more often than not it's a sentiment I apply to myself. Esp. in our history of WDW trips, I have this thing for having everything all set....plans carefully laid out....and then suddenly, WHAM -- I go and switch it all up! It was particularly noticeable on our last two family trips ('06 and '08) when we booked a package through a TA, so the poor woman (she was a SAINT!) had to put up all my little sudden "ideas."
Now, doing all the planning and booking myself, whenever this feeling comes over me, I just mention something subtly, in passing, to DH, who promptly gives me "the look".....
But, I guarantee you, there is bound to be at least one incident happen during the trip where this will apply.... Stay tuned for the full TR to find out how it all plays out!
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Originally Posted by Colexis Mom
Great start!!
Thank you!
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Originally Posted by DMA
Great start! Very funny title - can't wait to hear all about that!
Good luck with the kidney stone.
Yeah, I'm so ready to have this done with and get rid of the dumb thing..... Been kind of uncomfortable lately. Less than two weeks to go for that!
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Originally Posted by Cam22
Great start!
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Originally Posted by Coop
Great start! We are currently in the "dead zone". I feel ya!
Great Start!! We have 2 girls and the last 4 trips we kept saying this will be the last family trip 1 is 32 and the other is 30 and we are all going the end of November, now we get 2 rooms (they pay there own way). Happy Planning and Have a great Vacation!!
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Actually, more often than not it's a sentiment I apply to myself. Esp. in our history of WDW trips, I have this thing for having everything all set....plans carefully laid out....and then suddenly, WHAM -- I go and switch it all up! It was particularly noticeable on our last two family trips ('06 and '08) when we booked a package through a TA, so the poor woman (she was a SAINT!) had to put up all my little sudden "ideas." 
Less than two weeks to go for that!
1 is 32 and the other is 30 and we are all going the end of November, now we get 2 rooms (they pay there own way). Happy Planning and Have a great Vacation!!
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