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We had some changes come up, so had to cancel our trip. I am counting on you (and Cam and everyone else who gets to the F&G Festival) to tell us all about how much fun you have and share lot of pics.
We had some changes come up, so had to cancel our trip. I am counting on you (and Cam and everyone else who gets to the F&G Festival) to tell us all about how much fun you have and share lot of pics.
Sorry to hear that you had to cancel your trip Sharon!!
You are correct, we have 30 days for our trip to begin and I can not be more excited!!! I don't have much to report as I have been super busy with travel for work and have a few more trips coming up so I will be away from the house for a few days!!
Today is the last day to make any changes to our Magic bands so they should be shipping out within the next couple of days. I need to finish buying a few more caprias or find some Jean shorts but jean shorts are not looking promising! Then we have the house to clean and pack everything up.
Thanks everyone for following along as I know it has not been that exciting to read. LOL
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Hi Deb, I just read your full ptr and I am so excited for you. You have made some great plans and have ADRs at some of my favorite places. I cant remember what day you are at Hoop Dee Doo, but taking the boat from the Magic Kingdom is a breeze. If you have some extra time be sure to visit the horses and the stable behind the restaurant. We love to see some of the Disney horses up close.
Some of the crazy things I did to get me in vacation mode: Scour the maps so I knew where to find the snacks I wanted to try, make lists of the shops I hoped to visit, wore the shoes I wanted to wear at the parks so my feet were in vacation mode, booked the dessert party and made lists of pictures I hoped to take. Like zachsmom, I hit the ground running with my BASS (spreadsheet) hoping to fulfill all our plans. I also scoured the boards to find all the special photopass options we could encounter and had fun seeking out those photographers.
We aren't close to accomplishing everything but we started our days very early, enjoyed commando touring in the morning and smelled the roses in the afternoon. We travel when the parks close early, so we stayed til park closing. One of our favorite nights was enjoying snacks at the tables near Caseys as the crowds streamed out of the park. We people watched, duck watched and had the pleasure of seeing the lights dimmed on the castle. We weren't the last to leave but Main St was near empty and perfect for nighttime pictures.
I look forward to reading your final countdown. You have an easy going writing style. It's great knowing your almost their, I remember when your ticker was hundreds of days away!
Hi Deb, I just read your full ptr and I am so excited for you. You have made some great plans and have ADRs at some of my favorite places. I cant remember what day you are at Hoop Dee Doo, but taking the boat from the Magic Kingdom is a breeze. If you have some extra time be sure to visit the horses and the stable behind the restaurant. We love to see some of the Disney horses up close.
Some of the crazy things I did to get me in vacation mode: Scour the maps so I knew where to find the snacks I wanted to try, make lists of the shops I hoped to visit, wore the shoes I wanted to wear at the parks so my feet were in vacation mode, booked the dessert party and made lists of pictures I hoped to take. Like zachsmom, I hit the ground running with my BASS (spreadsheet) hoping to fulfill all our plans. I also scoured the boards to find all the special photopass options we could encounter and had fun seeking out those photographers.
We aren't close to accomplishing everything but we started our days very early, enjoyed commando touring in the morning and smelled the roses in the afternoon. We travel when the parks close early, so we stayed til park closing. One of our favorite nights was enjoying snacks at the tables near Caseys as the crowds streamed out of the park. We people watched, duck watched and had the pleasure of seeing the lights dimmed on the castle. We weren't the last to leave but Main St was near empty and perfect for nighttime pictures.
I look forward to reading your final countdown. You have an easy going writing style. It's great knowing your almost their, I remember when your ticker was hundreds of days away!
Welcome and thank you for your comments. We do not have anything planned that morning but I think we are going to play some mini-golf and we plan on going over there early since we both want to check out the Wilderness lodge. It reminds us of Yellowstone Lodge back home!! Can you believe it, I have a hard time believing it is true and we will be there before we know it. I remember having it state 499 days!!
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You're getting so close now!!
Thanks.
Just saw that our Magic bands have been shipped and should be here by April 6th!!!
So I am finishing up on the last couple of things I have left to do. As I have a few travel dates for work that will put me out of town for a few days. Then we have this whole Cheyenne Frontier Parade committee barbque that we are helping out with so that will keep me pretty busy for the rest of the month.
Bank (credit cards) - Notified for vacation dates
Neighbors - Know who will be coming over to check the house and when we will be gone.
Last of the shopping completed - Well all but one more pair of shorts or capris. Most places around here do not have any shorts out just yet. Heck we are still in our winter season even if the calender states springs.
Reservation information - printed out and in a folder to go in the carry on including our town car shuttle and flight information.
Camera - charged and ready to go - I am sure I will have to make sure it is charged again before we leave but its upstairs by the suitcases.
Hubby has not been excited about going yet as he is one that takes every day one day at a time. But last weekend after I purchased the rest of his clothes, he is almost all packed!! And he says he is not excited. LOL. I have everything up in the spare room and ready to pack, just don't wait to do it yet as the clothes will wrinkle and I am not one to iron!! hehe.
I am sure I will be back before we leave but the very last thing I have to post today is we only have 27 days left!!!!
Thanks to everyone that has read and made comments to my little report and hope when I get back, I will try and write a trip report but I am one that does not take notes and just enjoy the trip!
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And he says he is not excited. LOL. I have everything up in the spare room and ready to pack, just don't wait to do it yet as the clothes will wrinkle and I am not one to iron!! hehe. 
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