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Just read everything and now I hope you still get to go!
The Sunrise Safari is awesome as is Tusker House for both breakfast and lunch. Sanaa is great too! Sounds like you've had a lot of changes, but I hope they slow down for you!
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However, it has not been signed. So, I am trusting the company to present me with the promised contract next week. Then, it's off for 2 months and we still get to go to WDW.
Jodie, San Antonio is gorgeous! Make sure to do the Riverwalk, Guenther House for Breakfast and Rosario's for Mexican food (even though it is not on the Riverwalk).
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OK, I know that change is sometimes a good thing, but when I finalize my plans, I don’t like change. Let’s be honest. I don’t like anyone messing with my trip to WDW or anywhere else. My joy is planning all the details.
Not two seconds after I had submitted the information to AKL Itinerary Planning, my DF decides that he would like to change not one, but two of my scheduled dinner. Ugh!!! What to do???? To make things more complicated, he won’t make up his mind as to what he would like to change them to.
After decades of waiting (actually a week), he has decided to switch Mama Melrose with Fantasmic! to Narcoossee’s and Teppan Edo to Chefs de France.
All I need to do is let AKL Itinerary Planning know. A quick email and we’re good.
6 months to go
Sending emails. I saw this in another TR and thought it was inspired. So, I will be doing it, too.
What a great way to get in to the spirit. I’ll post my emails here as well so that everyone can play along. Here’s the planned timeline for my emails.
March – Magic Kingdom
2 times a week
Map, section from Birnbaum’s, watch movies that inspired attractions,
Email with park info attractions, shops, restaurants, entertainment, trivia questions, itinerary, ADRs
April – Epcot
2 times a week
Map, section from Birnbaum’s, watch movies that inspired attractions,
Email with park info attractions, shops, restaurants, entertainment, trivia questions, itinerary, ADRs
May – Animal Kingdom
2 times a week
Map, section from Birnbaum’s, watch movies that inspired attractions,
Email with park info attractions, shops, restaurants, entertainment, trivia questions, itinerary, ADRs
June – Disney’s Hollywood Studios
2 times a week
Map, section from Birnbaum’s, watch movies that inspired attractions,
Email with park info attractions, shops, restaurants, entertainment, trivia questions, itinerary, ADRs
July – Downtown Disney
2 times a week
Map, section from Birnbaum’s, watch movies that inspired attractions,
Email with park info attractions, shops, restaurants, entertainment, trivia questions, itinerary, ADRs
August – The Rest of the World such as Resort and Cruise Information
2 times a week
Map of the World
Email with shops, restaurants, entertainment, trivia questions, itinerary, ADRs
Good Morning. We are about 6.5 months from our Fairy Tale Walt Disney World Vacation. Most of the plans have been made and the dates are all set. So, I thought that we should sit back and have some fun! Well, the four of you and Kytalin should have some fun. I am on pins and needles waiting for the 180 day Advanced Dining Reservations window!!!
Throughout the next 6.5 months, I will be sending you bits and pieces of information about our upcoming trip. This month we will focus on Magic Kingdom. I know that you think you know everything about the Magic Kingdom, but you may be surprised.
At the following website, you will find a map of the Magic Kingdom for you to peruse at your leisure. Magic Kingdom Park map
Over the course of the month, please watch some or all of the following movies. These movies inspired rides at the Magic Kingdom. We will be watching them at our house!
1. Ariel’s Grotto was inspired by The Little Mermaid
2. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin and Woody’s Cowboy Camp were inspired by Toy Story
3. Cinderella’s Castle was inspired by Cinderella
4. Dumbo the Flying Elephant was inspired by Dumbo
5. Mad Tea Party was inspired by Alice in Wonderland
6. The Magic Carpets of Aladdin was inspired by Aladdin
7. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and Pooh’s Playful Spot were inspired by The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
8. Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor was inspired by Monsters, Inc.
9. Peter Pan’s Flight was inspired by Peter Pan
10. Pirates of the Caribbean inspired Pirates of the Caribbean
11. Snow White’s Scary Adventures was inspired by Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
12. Stitch’s Great Escape was inspired by Lilo and Stitch
Some Trivia before I close this email. Over the course of the next few months, I will periodically send you trivia questions. If you want to try your hand at answering some of them, send me your guesses. I will send out the answers in my Friday email.
1. There are two methods of traveling to Magic Kingdom’s main gate. What are they?
2. Magic Kingdom is home to two of the tallest mountains in Florida. What are they and where are they?
3. When Magic Kingdom closes for the night, something special happens to Cinderella’s Castle. What is it?
4. “Push” the trash can that is not for trash rolls around and interacts with guests. Where can you find him?
5. One major country is not represented in Magic Kingdom’s “It’s a Small World”. Which one is it?
6. What is the name of the body of water in front of the Magic Kingdom?
7. What is the name of the large bronze statue of Walt and Mickey in front of Cinderella Castle?
8. What color are the walkways as you enter the Magic Kingdom?
9. What is said to have prompted Walt Disney to design the underground corridors in the Magic Kingdom?
a. While in Disneyland, he saw a Frontierland Cast Member dressed as a Sheriff walking through Tomorrowland.
b. He did not want the utility buildings and offices to be seen by Guests.
c. He did not want Cast Members to eat with Guests.
d. He wanted a secure area to store the cash that was taken in during the day.
10. Which of these rides is unlike the others?
a. Dumbo the Flying Elephant
b. Astro Orbiter
c. Magic Carpets of Aladdin
d. Peter Pan’s Flight
Well, have a great day and let the countdown begin!
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