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Your plans look great so far. Hoping to get my wife hooked enough that she will want to invest in DVC even if we only do a resale. Followed your other thread and not suprised your driving
Love explaination of screen name and play on title for this thread
We have had no regrets for buying a DVC. It's an investment. This will be our first use but we are looking forward to MANY more! (and yes, two polish women constitue a hoard!)
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Great plans!!
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Congrats on the DVC purchase and your first visit to your home! Your travel plans look great!
Thanks! Can't wait to go home !
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I am so happy you decided to do a PTR Coop! I know your name is Tracy, but I like calling you Coop. Just like I love my nickname on here of Sparky. It has inched it's way into my everyday life, bc I am friends with 2 girls from PP on FB as well and they call me Sparky or Spark. My friend Jess (Jessie092408) calls me Miss Sparkle Pants...which I .
You plans look great so far! Love your mini-coop, that is so funny too! We haven't been to Boma, my DH is such a simple eater...hamburgs, hot dogs, chicken, steak...plain eater. I think Boma is just a tad to exotic for him. Maybe even for me, I am a pretty plain and simple eater, just not as bad as him. DD-7 is even more adventurous than him.
Can't wait to hear more of your plans! Great start!
Glad you found me Sparks! I guess I don't know YOUR real name. I think I just picked up on Sparky (or whatever variation hits me at the time ) but it works.
I really enjoy "simple" - I do love my steak (last year we had a steak practically at every place!) The way I cook could be classified as "rustic" or "down home" and apparently we enjoy eating (as evidenced by our size as pictured above). The nice thing about Boma is that it is a buffet- you take what looks good to you. I do tend to be more adventurous esp when I'm on the DDP because I've already paid!
More ahead. DH (chukkerb) may be joining in the report from his perspective.
Today we are planning to do the Wild Africa Trek. We haven't booked yet because they haven't opened those dates yet so this plan is still soft. Now, a little info - I'm not good with heights or bridges. (Princess Sharon said I probably won't do it) BUT I am determined to get over this because I sooooo want to do this trek! AK is one of my favorites and I love the safari! I did look at the POV on YouTube for the trek and I can so do this. (There's a couple of things I don't normally do but am planning on "getting over" this trip - I'm going to be like "Bert - the Conquerer")
Anyhow - after an am WAT then we will spend the rest of our time in AK proper. Later, we will return to the room to freshen up before we go on to our 6 pm ADR for dinner at Artist Point. This is a first. We were going to go there last year for our sweetheart dinner (which is no longer offered ) but instead we went to Citricos. So I am looking forward to this signature restaurant. After dinner - probably back to the hotel and maybe Wishes from the observation deck/bar at the top of BLT?
Most of this trip is going to be done "on the fly" so to speak. We do have plans but we are not commando tourists by any means. I just can't get into the "at 8:14 we need to be outside of MK for rope drop and then at 9:02 we run to get a fastpass for Splash Mtn,"
No offense to those who do plan that way. Last April, when I went with my BFF, she had the day planned out that way with itineraries copied for each one of us. We followed it for the first 5 mins. We went to Epcot and her itinerary said to go get FP for Soarin and then head back to TT. Well, I saw the Character Spot open with only 3 people so those FP's just had to wait! Kinda threw a wrench in those plans!
And with the AP's we can hop if we want. DH specifically wants some "downtime" and this may mean time for naps, pools or DTD.
“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” - Walt Disney
More great plans! The WAT sounds so cool, but I am so afraid of heights and I really don't think I could get over my fear of heights crossing those suspended bridges. : I applaud you if you do it!
I love your PTR so far! Very glad you decided to do one! I would comment more specifically but my break is over, and I have to get back to work! Talk to you soon, I am sure.
Sounds good Coop! I would definately take it easier if I knew I was always coming back with DVC.
I am a planner but only plan what parks which days and ADR's. Otherwise, we do what we want and I always have the policy of nothing is set in stone...except ADR's.
How great for Chuck to maybe come on and give some comments and what not too? Very .
Hehehe you can call me any form of Sparky you want! I don't really ever mention my name on here, as I don't know why, but I want to choose who knows my name, and not have it posted for all to see. I know, I'm just a weirdo. LOL It's all good though, bc I truly love my nickname which was completely Jess. She emailed me last year about our PP meet, and she says, "I just realized I don't know your name, unless you just want me to call you Sparky." LOL So, I became Sparky. I still like Miss Sparkle Pants though ...it's my special nickname from Jess. LOL
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Thanks for clarification about a horde. Love that only plan for the biggies of the day and let the rest of the day play out as it will. Can't wait to here the rest. We are also doing WAT I was able to book 2 months prior to month we will do the tour ie we are doing in Sep I booked in early July My wife is afraid of heights as well but when she saw safety netting under the bridge she decided she can do it I'll give you a shout after we get back and let you know how we did on it.
Sounds like a great plan for AK! I have given up on commando touring--we like to take it easy and do the things we want to do slowly. We take lots of time at meals and enjoy those afternoon naps!
Loving this PTR. The bar/lounge at the observation deck at BLT is AWESOME! We had drinks and then watched the fireworks last year. It is definitely a different view of Wishes. I'd never realized how far those fireworks are actually from the castle!
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More great plans! The WAT sounds so cool, but I am so afraid of heights and I really don't think I could get over my fear of heights crossing those suspended bridges. : I applaud you if you do it!
I think I will be ok. I just don't plan on looking down while on the bridge! There is netting, and you are hooked by a bungee. And this IS Disney we are talking about - so their "rickety bridge" is actually something made of steel and can't be taken down by the worst hurricane!
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More great plans!! Someday I would love to do the Wild Africa Trek!
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Sounds great so far. And downtime is always a good idea at WDW.
I agree! I know that now, last year DH started to nod off every time we sat down for a show in a cool place (CoP, FoTLK, etc)
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I love your PTR so far! Very glad you decided to do one! I would comment more specifically but my break is over, and I have to get back to work! Talk to you soon, I am sure.
JESS! Yay - glad to see you girlie!
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Great plans!!
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Sounds good Coop! I would definately take it easier if I knew I was always coming back with DVC.
I am a planner but only plan what parks which days and ADR's. Otherwise, we do what we want and I always have the policy of nothing is set in stone...except ADR's.
How great for Chuck to maybe come on and give some comments and what not too? Very .
Hehehe you can call me any form of Sparky you want! I don't really ever mention my name on here, as I don't know why, but I want to choose who knows my name, and not have it posted for all to see. I know, I'm just a weirdo. LOL It's all good though, bc I truly love my nickname which was completely Jess. She emailed me last year about our PP meet, and she says, "I just realized I don't know your name, unless you just want me to call you Sparky." LOL So, I became Sparky. I still like Miss Sparkle Pants though ...it's my special nickname from Jess. LOL
Can't wait to hear more!
Yes, DVC makes it very easy - "We can do that next time" becomes a frequent phrase. I know what you mean about your nickname. Mine has been Coop since grade school, and now even DH calls me that and I it! But yours is going to have to stay Sparks until I can come up with something original like "Little Miss Sparkle Pants".
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Just found your PTR. Great start! Good for you trying the WAT, I couldn't think of a better way to conquer a fear of heights and bridges!
I know, right? I figure it is a controlled situation. They aren't going to let anything happen - really. Thanks!
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Thanks for clarification about a horde. Love that only plan for the biggies of the day and let the rest of the day play out as it will. Can't wait to here the rest. We are also doing WAT I was able to book 2 months prior to month we will do the tour ie we are doing in Sep I booked in early July My wife is afraid of heights as well but when she saw safety netting under the bridge she decided she can do it I'll give you a shout after we get back and let you know how we did on it.
Oh please do let me know how it is!
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Great start, great plans, and the cutest little Mini Cooper!
Thanks Cam! We it! We also have magnets for it so I can make it look like a cow - (To me cows are like giraffes are to you)
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Your plans look great!
I hope to do the WAT someday!! I can't wait to find out how much you enjoy it!
Me too! Hahaha. Thanks.
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Sounds like a great plan for AK! I have given up on commando touring--we like to take it easy and do the things we want to do slowly. We take lots of time at meals and enjoy those afternoon naps!
We start with the meals and then plan around them! We figure everything will still be there when we go back.
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Loving this PTR. The bar/lounge at the observation deck at BLT is AWESOME! We had drinks and then watched the fireworks last year. It is definitely a different view of Wishes. I'd never realized how far those fireworks are actually from the castle!
Thanks! We saw Wishes from CG last year - I just popped this idea though to DH and he said "great - sounds great" so now I'm excited! I read that you can ONLY go up there if you are staying there on DVC points.
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I am so happy you decided to do a PTR Coop! I know your name is Tracy, but I like calling you Coop.
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) but instead we went to Citricos. So I am looking forward to this signature restaurant. After dinner - probably back to the hotel and maybe Wishes from the observation deck/bar at the top of BLT? 
Kinda threw a wrench in those plans! 
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