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I’m sitting here at work and I’m totally blocked. I just can’t seem to figure out this problem I’m working on so I’d thought I’d take a break for a moment or two and clear my head. Thinking about Disney is always the best distraction.
I’m also hitting that part in the planning stages where everything is pretty well set and the excitement is over and we are just waiting (and waiting and waiting). Still too early to pack or get excited about the trip. I did make a shopping list of things I know I’ll need so every time I go to the store I can pick up a few things and not have it hit me all at once. Last week I bought a new battery for my camera, exciting I know but I needed an extra one. Next on the list are some discs for my camcorder.
I did get to take a “test run” for Disney this weekend. We went to Ocean City, NJ for Mother’s Day to walk along the boardwalk. I did NOT bring a stroller. Evan did fine and so did I. I like to use the stroller as a pack mule but not this time. I was also able to test out the new bag I bought to see if I like it. I was able to carry a bottle of water, change of clothes for Evan, tissues, napkins, wipes, a snack or two, my camera, wallet and a set of plastic silverware, oh yea and Evan’s ice cream cone holder and it all fit nicely and the bag wasn’t heavy. I’m learning to not lug around so much stuff all the time.
To try and keep my excitement level up I’ve been reading everyone’s TR and that helps pass the time until I’m back to my happy place.
I finally watched Toy Story 3 this weekend so that is checked off my list as well.
OK on with the to do/wish list…EPCOT style
Evan
He doesn’t know too much about this park so I need to bring him up to speed.
Turtle Talk with Crush
Nemo
Dinosaurs (I hope he isn’t scared)
Figment or as we call it Fig-A-mint
Test Track (I think he is tall enough)
Me
Soarin’
Kim Possible – new this trip
Turtle Talk with Crush – new this trip
Spaceship Earth (I haven’t seen it since it was renovated)
The LivingSeas with Nemo and Friends (It was being renovated last time I was there so looking forward to seeing the new version)
Test Track
Pastries from France
Alright now this was a pleasant diversion – now back to work.
I think you and Evan will both like Kim Possible. Do yourself a favor though and if you don't enjoy it after the first mission give yourself a break from it and try again in a different country. (We did Germany first and it was bleh. Morgan LOVED China and Japan and I loved Norway.) So don't count it out after 1 mission. Looking back on it, I'm so glad we decided to give it another go!
I think the height requirement for Test Track is 40", so I'm assuming Evan will be tall enough as Dylan should be tall enough to ride it in September. (We measure him like once a week. )
I think the height requirement for Test Track is 40", so I'm assuming Evan will be tall enough as Dylan should be tall enough to ride it in September. (We measure him like once a week. )
I hope so. Evan is a little pip squeak. He has been at the 40 inch mark for what seems like - forever. He is 4 1/2 and his 4T clothes are still a tad big.
Your plans look great! Hopefully the heights all work out! I just wanted to let you know that Dinosaur is at Animal Kingdom, the ride that has Dinosaurs in it at Epcot is Ellen's Energy Adventure! (Which I personally find a little long and a little boring, but if you have a Dino fan they will enjoy the ride through. I still find Dinosaur at AK a little scary!)
TS 3 is great, isn't it?? Aren't you glad you got that in before your trip? Your Epcot list looks great and the Kim POssible mission should be a big hit. They were soo much fun! Great Epcot list.
Your plans look great! Hopefully the heights all work out! I just wanted to let you know that Dinosaur is at Animal Kingdom, the ride that has Dinosaurs in it at Epcot is Ellen's Energy Adventure! (Which I personally find a little long and a little boring, but if you have a Dino fan they will enjoy the ride through. I still find Dinosaur at AK a little scary!)
Thanks - I know that but that what's Evan calls it as he has no idea what energy is. I'm more concerened with the noise than the actual dinosaurs. I think the rest of the ride will be way over his head so I'm not sure if we will even do this one and I don't think he is tall enough for Dinosaur in AK so I'll have to find something. hmmmm.
I hope so. Evan is a little pip squeak. He has been at the 40 inch mark for what seems like - forever. He is 4 1/2 and his 4T clothes are still a tad big.
Dylan is 3 1/2 - last week I put a pair of 24 month shorts on him - still kept falling down! Lukas is like the complete opposite. At 8 months he can wear 12 month clothes. He's catching up to his big brother quickly!
I just read through your whole PTR. I'm really enjoying it! You have quite the crew coming along with you on this trip! I'm kind of excited that you're staying at Shades of Green. I'm curious to hear about it, and hopefully see some pictures! (I know, I'm so subtle with my hints!) You got SUCH a great deal on the hotel! Anyway, can't wait to read more!
I just read through your whole PTR. I'm really enjoying it! You have quite the crew coming along with you on this trip! I'm kind of excited that you're staying at Shades of Green. I'm curious to hear about it, and hopefully see some pictures! (I know, I'm so subtle with my hints!) You got SUCH a great deal on the hotel! Anyway, can't wait to read more!
Thanks for joining in. Great new sig pic.
I will be taking photos of the hotel - I'm excited to try it too.
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I’m working on so I’d thought I’d take a break for a moment or two and clear my head. Thinking about Disney is always the best distraction.
I did make a shopping list of things I know I’ll need so every time I go to the store I can pick up a few things and not have it hit me all at once. Last week I bought a new battery for my camera, exciting I know but I needed an extra one. Next on the list are some discs for my camcorder.
Evan did fine and so did I. I like to use the stroller as a pack mule but not this time. I was also able to test out the new bag I bought to see if I like it. I was able to carry a bottle of water, change of clothes for Evan, tissues, napkins, wipes, a snack or two, my camera, wallet and a set of plastic silverware, oh yea and Evan’s ice cream cone holder and it all fit nicely and the bag wasn’t heavy. I’m learning to not lug around so much stuff all the time.
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