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So glad you started this!
Congrats on PIF! And that Disney math is awesome!
Thanks, I was not going to start one until I had it paid in full, just in case something happened.
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Glad you're going to Disney! And you got some great savings too!
thank you
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Originally Posted by Cam22
Great start! How awesome to get great air fare and money back!
Thanks Cam
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Yay! I was hoping you would tell us about your plans. So happy for you. I definitely plan to stay at POR someday, it looks so pretty and peaceful.
Great job on getting such a good airfare, and then a room discount on top of that!
Thanks. I wanted to make sure I was paid in full first.
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Very excited to be reading a trip report of yours, Debbie! We get so many reports from people who are repeat visitors that it's great to be reminded of how confusing and overwhelming it can be to plan for a first visit. I know you've been reading TRs here for years, so you'll be much better prepared than most!
Thank you Laurie! I have to think I have learned a few things from all of the reports that I have read including yours.
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Great start! And bonus on the extra Disney Day!!!
Thank you Lisa
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Originally Posted by JKnott17
Great start! It's been a long time in the making, but your trip will be here soon Gotta love that Disney math, extra time there and saving money, woohoo!!
Thanks. It has been a long time in the making. It is very costly for us to go there so I am sure this will be a great trip
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Great start! So excited for you...and I love the idea of one more Disney day...I used that airline excuse on my husband...it works like a charm! At least Denver is a reasonable drive from home for you...I have to pay our regional airport fares to get to Denver or Dallas...or drive each 7 hours away! I have flown both Frontier and SW out of Denver to Orlando...both have their good points!
I love the extra day too! It is crazy to fly from Cheyenne, If it was cheaper we would love to fly from here.
Well here is what I have so far. Our vacation will begin on that Friday, April 25th then it just time to finish up with some housework and make sure everything is packed.
We have to be at DIA by 9:30 for our flight out at 11:12 and we arrive about 4:45. We have a towncar that is going to pick us up at the airport and take us to Riverside.
The first night, we think we are just going to check out our resort but we might head to DTD to get our Memory Maker information or card (if that is what you have to do now)
Wednesday, April 30th, We are thinking to head to Magic Kingdom until the early part of the afternoon then head to DTD for our reservation at T-Rex. Then just walk around there until we get tired. Then head back.
Thursday, May 1st, Heading to Epcot and explore the park until our Dinner reservation at Cap May Cafe at Beach Club. Then afterward we will probably head back to Epcot to see IllumiNations.
Friday, May 2nd. Heading to Hollywood Studios and explore the park until our dinner reservation at Sci-Fi.
Saturday, May 3rd, Heading to Animal Kingdom. Have a breakfast reservation at Tucker House. Our plan it to head to Rafiki's (Thanks to Laurie) Then we are not sure how long we will stay here but if we stay until park closes then we will head to another park in the evening.
Sunday, May 4th, We have nothing planned but going to play some mini golf as we both enjoy that so much. Then we have Dinner reservations at Hoop Do Doo.
Monday, May 5th, we do not have anything planned so we are open to whatever we fill for when we wake up. We do have Dinner reservations at Chef Mickey
Tuesday, May 6th, We have breakfast reservations at Cyrstal Palace then of course, going to spend most of the day at Magic Kingdom. I am opening that we get to ride the Mine coaster as I have been watching it throughout the development.
Wednesday, May 7th, go to one the parks until we have to go back to the resort for the airport shuttle to pick us up. I would say around noon or so. Our plan leaves at 4:43
I am sure the plans will change alittle bit as we know we will not see everything and my hubby does take it slow as he does not like to walk fast and just soak in everything. I am good as we will get at least 3 rides per park anything over that is a bonus. I am a more of a early morning person and hubby is more of a late night person so we both plan on being up early and staying out late. What else do you do on vacation but enjoy every minute of it. We can relax when we get back home.
Please let me know what you all think and if you think I should change something.
Your plans look great! Glad that you are going into it knowing that you can't see it all in one trip - always a reason to go back! And Roger is right, take it slow and soak it all in!
Is there a reason you are choosing town car vs just using Disney Magical Express (DME)?
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Your plans look great! Glad that you are going into it knowing that you can't see it all in one trip - always a reason to go back! And Roger is right, take it slow and soak it all in!
Is there a reason you are choosing town car vs just using Disney Magical Express (DME)?
yes, that was the only way I could get hubby to agree. He told me no way he was riding the bus!! So I was good to go with a towncar!! Anything to get him to go! LOL
yes, that was the only way I could get hubby to agree. He told me no way he was riding the bus!! So I was good to go with a towncar!! Anything to get him to go! LOL
Oh!!! . GotchA! But the DME is great, if you can convince him to save $$$!
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Great start Debbie! I'm really looking forward to hearing about your first trip. I agree with Lisa, if you can convince him to ride DME, you'll save money and enjoy the ride over to the bubble. Either way, YOU'RE GOING TO DISNEY!!!
Your plans look great! Great attitude, knowing you won't get to see everything in one trip I think making a plan to take it slow and just enjoy all of the magic is the way to go
Oh!!! . GotchA! But the DME is great, if you can convince him to save $$$!
Thanks. I don't think there is no changing his mind on that one. And we are celebrating our anniversary, so something special to remember too.
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Great start Debbie! I'm really looking forward to hearing about your first trip. I agree with Lisa, if you can convince him to ride DME, you'll save money and enjoy the ride over to the bubble. Either way, YOU'RE GOING TO DISNEY!!!
Thanks!! I agree. We are going to Disney!!
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Your plans look great! Great attitude, knowing you won't get to see everything in one trip I think making a plan to take it slow and just enjoy all of the magic is the way to go
Thanks. I say if I get only those 3 rides in I am good!! If we make it on more that is just a bonus in my opinion!!
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Your plans look great and you don't look over-scheduled, which is a very good thing! It's good to have a basic grid and some meals planned and then you're free to explore. Did you already purchase the Memory Maker? If so, you should be getting a card in the mail and you can add the information to your Magic Bands. Once it's added, you no longer have to go anywhere to activate it. Just start having photos done! The photographer should be able to just scan your band to add the photos to your account. If you are waiting until you get there to purchase the Memory Maker, it will cost quite a bit more.
Congrats on the trip actually happening this time and being PIF! Your plans sound great. I always think it is best to go with a game plan but stay flexible so you can change things as you go and as needed. First time visitors this is so exciting!!!!
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