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Funny how things can change over just a few months:
My original plans…before we knew we were being selected for MB and Fastpass +
Sunday September 22nd: Relax and explore the resort and if not too tired go out later and play a game of miniature golf.
Monday: The only thing I have so far planned is the breakfast at Chef Mickey’s. We might be going to EPCOT this day.
Tuesday: Have breakfast at Chef Mickey, than head off to Hollywood Studios for a few hours. Afterwards come back to POR for lunch and head out in the evening to MNSSHP.
Wednesday: Have an early (before the park is opened) breakfast at the Crystal Palace and spend the day at the Magic Kingdom
Thursday and Friday: Breakfast at Chef Mickey’s and then we’ll be visiting Animal Kingdom. With the shorten hours we know it will take us two days to cover this park.
Plans as of today:
We decided to add on an additional day and go into the MK the first evening for a few hours. We know how much Joshua is looking forward to riding SM and DH believes this will be great for him especially after a long car ride and since we were able to guarantee a time, I figured it would be worth the extra $15 a person to spend a few hours there.
Sunday, September 22, 2013
• Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside – Check In We should be arriving by noon, so we should have some time to relax before heading off to:
• Magic Kingdom
• Splash Mountain® – 3:40 PM to 4:40 PM (Fastpass+)
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad® – 4:40 PM to 5:40 PM (Fastpass+)
• Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid – 6:40 PM to 7:40 PM (Bonus Fastpass+)
• Main Street Electrical Parade – 7:40 PM to 8:05 PM (Fastpass+ viewing area Central Plaza)
Monday, September 23, 2013
• Donald's Safari Breakfast – 8:45 AM
• Disney's Animal Kingdom
• Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain® – 11:05 AM to 12:05 PM
• Kali River Rapids® – 12:25 PM to 1:25 PM
• Festival of the Lion King – 2:05 PM to 2:25 PM (2:30 showing)
• Meet Rafiki at Rafiki's Planet Watch – 10:15 AM to 1:00 PM
• Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade – 3:45 PM
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
• Play 'n Dine Breakfast – 8:15 AM
• Disney's Hollywood Studios
• Toy Story Midway Mania! – 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM
• Rock 'n' Roller Coaster® Starring Aerosmith – 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
• Disney’s Magic Kingdom - MNSSHP
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
• A Buffet with Character Breakfast – 8:25 AM
• Magic Kingdom
• Splash Mountain® – 9:25 AM to 10:25 AM
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad® – 10:25 AM to 11:25 AM
• Enchanted Tales with Belle – 12:25 PM to 1:25 PM
• Tomorrowland Terrace Fireworks Dessert Party – 7:00 PM
• Celebrate A Dream Come True Parade – 3:00 PM
Thursday, September 26, 2013
• Epcot
• Meet Disney Pals at the Epcot Character Spot – 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
• Soarin'® – 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
• Test Track® Presented by Chevrolet® – 12:10 PM to 1:10 PM
• Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue Seating Category 3 – 4:00 PM
Friday, September 27, 2013
• Ohana's Best Friends Breakfast w/Lilo & Stitch – 7:45 AM
• Magic Kingdom
• Splash Mountain® – 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad® – 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
• Space Mountain® – 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
• 8:15 AM Pirates and Pals Fireworks Cruise
Saturday, September 28, 2013
• Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside – Check Out
We are going to play it by ear when it comes to the other attractions at the four theme parks, since it looks like most of them will be walk on during the month of September. I’m also going to try to do my character meet and greet agenda (see post #144) while the guys are riding the E-Ticket rides. Everyone here can’t wait to go and we’re all in agreement that it looks like this should be a more relaxing vacation than last time. I just have to remind myself to allow extra time so we don’t find ourselves rushing around, especially when it comes to the ADR’s. Two more weeks and we’re on our way!
It's always interesting to see how our plans evolve over the months of planning. Yours look great!
I was actually surprise by how much they changed from when I first started.
I'm glad that part is over and now I can concentrate on my scheduling book for Joshua.
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Plans sound like you are going to have a great time!
Thanks! Joshua played a huge part in helping me plan this time around so we should have more fun than our last trip.
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Originally Posted by alexsmommy0412
Sounds like some great plans!!
Thanks! Now that part is done and looks like there aren't any more changes, I can finish putting together my schedule power point for Joshua. He requires a lot of details so I had to wait until now before I could begin that part of my project. Luckily I have a few days before we leave to get it all together.
Glad you added the extra day, I love the idea of knowing you will be able to his some of Joshua's favorites on your arrival day. I am sure it will set the mood for a great trip going forward.
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Glad you added the extra day, I love the idea of knowing you will be able to his some of Joshua's favorites on your arrival day. I am sure it will set the mood for a great trip going forward.
For us adding the extra day/evening on to the ticket was much cheaper than adding on the Park Hopper, which we didn't even use last time.
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Originally Posted by Colexis Mom
Great plans!
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by melduckie
Great plans! It seems that you've allowed enough time between attractions to not have to rush for anything It'll be great!
From what I can tell this time of the year most of the other rides are walk-ons, so we'll see how many we actually do for this trip.
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You get there right after we leave. Enjoy your trip.
Oh wow! Looks like you're almost on your way! Have fun!
This past couple of days has not been without some sort of adventure, but isn’t that how it usually goes before one goes on vacation? Our central air compressor for our house went out, so we had to order a new one. After looking at our accounts, I decided that we would use my checking account to purchase the replacement part and use my DH account for our normal monthly expenses. I usually like to pull out a little cash to have on hand in case of emergencies, since not everyone takes debit cards, so I usually stop by bank on the way home to do this. However this time for some strange reason I forgot to stop there and found myself stopping at another bank’s ATM. Well I did my transaction, got my cash and my receipt. I drove home logged onto the website to place the order and when it got to the payment screen....that's when I realized…I walked away without getting my card! Of course this happened on a Sunday, so there was nothing I could do until the next day, when I could call my bank and have another card issued, which I’m hoping will be here before we leave for vacation! Now I’m staring at the screen and wondering how I’m going to place the order for the compressor, when I notice my favorite little symbol at the bottom of the screen…”PayPal”! Thank goodness I’m registered with them, so with a few clicks, I was able to complete my order and we should have the part here in a couple of days for my DH’s friend to install. Right now we're using window units and the weather hasn’t been too bad for the most part. However, it will be nice to have the unit fixed and running properly again.
I’m pleased to report Joshua is doing well on his new medicine and his anxiety is starting to lessen. Will has the job of getting Joshua on the school bus in the morning. We’re not sure why, but starting toward the end of last school year and up until now, Joshua has a meltdown every time the bus comes to pick him up him the morning. It will usually take Joshua anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes to calm down before he can get on the bus. He loves school, but something about the bus ride has him all bothered. This is one of the reasons we are trying him on this new medicine. Well it looks like it’s starting to work, for the first time since we can remember….Joshua got on the bus without having a meltdown! Of course that was only for one day and then the next day he was back to having his meltdowns again. Oh well, all we can do is hope for the best and pray that he out grows this phase soon. Of course we celebrate any moment when something good happen even the little ones! Hmmm maybe we'll chose for Joshua’s I'm Celebrating button: “Waiting my turn” or “Fewer meltdowns”
During the last couple of days I’ve made my list of items we’ll be taking with us and which suitcase they will be going into. My goal for this weekend is to get the suitcases ready and start packing. I’m afraid I won’t have much time during the week with work. At this point I’m looking at using 3 carry-on suitcases for our clothes and a few stacking cubes for our electronic, toiletries, and Disney materials. That way I should have no problems finding anything at a moment’s notice. I also plan on getting in one last chance at a little me time and will be heading in for one more facial/massage, along with a way over due hair coloring appointment.
Oh doesn't it always happen where all heck breaks loose right before vacation? Maybe its to make you appreciate going away more. Thank goodness for Paypal!
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Glitches just seem to be part of the vacation routine. Glad you'll be able to get the A/C compressor taken care of. Good news that Joshua new medicine seems to be improving life for him.
Congratulations on the single digit dance!! How exciting! Glad that Joshua medicine is starting to work better for you guys! Sorry about the air compressor, but you were able to get the part orders.
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Of course this happened on a Sunday, so there was nothing I could do until the next day, when I could call 
my bank and have another card issued, which I’m hoping will be here before we leave for vacation! 
Now I’m staring at the screen and wondering how I’m going to place the order for the compressor
, when I notice my favorite little symbol at the bottom of the screen…”PayPal”! 
Thank goodness I’m registered with them, so with a few clicks, I was able to complete my order and we should have the part here in a couple of days for my DH’s friend to install. Right now we're using window units and the weather hasn’t been too bad for the most part. However, it will be nice to have the unit fixed and running properly again. 
Of course we celebrate any moment when something good happen even the little ones! Hmmm maybe we'll chose for Joshua’s I'm Celebrating button: “Waiting my turn” or “Fewer meltdowns”
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