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Thanks! I'm at that point in the countdown that I'm ready to review all my plans and the PTR makes that more fun.
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I am so excited that it is time for another Cam & Luke trip. Great start.
I must admit here in the Pittsburgh area the one tiny airport in Latrobe flies Allegiant. Many people are happily using them. I am torn. The prices after including the shipping would be close but add on free parking and virtually no security headache makes it look more appealing. I'm still up in the air but there is a lot to consider. After a long road trip to see my ailing Aunt this past week - driving and the auto train (connection is still a 4+ hour away drive) is out!
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Luke and I decided last May that we just didn't want to do that 13 hour drive again. Fly is so much easier and quicker.
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Having to plan that far out sure adds to planning conflicts. By now you should them all worked out. I have gone thru the Allegiant exercise before as well. Just like you, I found there are more positives when not using Allegiant. Looking forward to reading more of your plans.
We have gotten all the conflicts worked out, and it is going to be fun to share what we finally decided on.
Great start! I was so excited to see your PTR today! I'm also going to the F&GF this year, although a few weeks before you. I'll be there over the dreaded Easter weekend, through no choice of my own. We're going to watch my DD's HS marching band march in the MK, so we'll just have to make do with the dates we're there.
Thanks! Too bad we'll miss each other. I think it would be so cool to get to march in a band at WDW. Congrats to your DD!
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Great start!
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I've been looking forward to this as well...I love your trip reports! Just be mindful you will be overrun with cheerleaders both weekends you are there. The World championships are that last weekend of April, and the National Summit is the first weekend in May. that my DD's team gets a bid so I can see you again!
That would be awesome for both your daughter and for us meeting again. Hope they get the bid.
Yay! I'm so glad you've gotten your TR started. I will be paying particularly close attention to this one. Next year during the same time frame, one of my oldest and dearest friends and I are planning on taking a Girls Trip to WDW. I can't wait to hear about everything.
Hope I can pass on some helpful information for your Girls Trip!
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Great start! I really don't like choosing dates before the airlines have announced their flights either. I hope it all works out for you!
Working all the pieces together for a vacation can definitely be interesting.
YAY! Another Cam and Luke trip to look forward to!
I go through a period between trips when the next one is far enough away and the biggest part of the plans are done that I almost forget about it. Then the time comes to make the FP+ and I'm right back in planning mode and more excited than ever.
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Great start!! I can't wait to hear all about it!!
It's a good thing for me that you all like all the details because I just love talking about them.
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Sounds like another great Cam and Luke WDW adventure! Looking forward to how the whole thing unfolds over the next couple of months in this TR! It's funny with the flights as when you try to book them that far out it can be a problem and nothing you did wrong. You are a planner like me and want to get the major obstacles of your trip out of the way first! I've had some of this on my upcoming October trip and hope it works out well! Once you get the hotels and flights booked, it is all good IMHO! Much easier after this!
I was wondering when you would be starting this PTR as I actually checked yesterday around 7pm or so as I thought it may be soon. I was just a bit too early! I'm sure I will enjoy this one as I always do. I'm pretty sure of your home resort and I know you enjoy it although, you make a number of bookings at another resort, which is your other home!
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My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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Yea!! Time for another visit to the Happy Place. I'm starting to get Disney withdrawal, but with our upcoming move in just over 3 months, I just can't justify a trip for a while. At least I can live vicariously through my Passporter buddies and there will be even more new stuff when I finally do return.
Looking forward to reading about the rest of your plans.
Thanks so much!
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Yay!!!!! Another Cam and Luke PTR!!!! Great start! I can't wait to read more!
More coming up in just a bit.
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Sounds like another great Cam and Luke WDW adventure! Looking forward to how the whole thing unfolds over the next couple of months in this TR! It's funny with the flights as when you try to book them that far out it can be a problem and nothing you did wrong. You are a planner like me and want to get the major obstacles of your trip out of the way first! I've had some of this on my upcoming October trip and hope it works out well! Once you get the hotels and flights booked, it is all good IMHO! Much easier after this!
I was wondering when you would be starting this PTR as I actually checked yesterday around 7pm or so as I thought it may be soon. I was just a bit too early! I'm sure I will enjoy this one as I always do. I'm pretty sure of your home resort and I know you enjoy it although, you make a number of bookings at another resort, which is your other home!
I totally agree -- once we have the resort and flights taken care of, the rest seems pretty easy.
Yea!! Time for another visit to the Happy Place. I'm starting to get Disney withdrawal, but with our upcoming move in just over 3 months, I just can't justify a trip for a while. At least I can live vicariously through my Passporter buddies and there will be even more new stuff when I finally do return.
I can imagine it's tough to stay away, but that is a big move you have in 3 months. with that!
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I've had some of this on my upcoming October trip and hope it works out well! 
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