MouseFest Hop till You Drop at Pop - Day 2 -- UPDATED 1/6 - Page 3 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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Great start, Lorie. And good for you doing a solo trip. I'd jump at the chance of a solo trip given half a chance.
Plus, I'm sure you'll have a great time with so many PassPorters around at the time.
Can't wait to hear all about it.
You won't have to hear all about it Karen because you're going to be there! I can't wait to read your description of everything.
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Just getting caught up on your pre-trip report Lorie and what a great start!! Looking forward to meeting you @ Mousefest!!
Thanks! I can't wait to meet you as well. I already get misty-eyed at thought of meeting everyone. You'll know me by the tears of joy that hopefully don't run over.
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Oct '99: CSR ~ May '02: CR ~ Nov '04: SOG ~ May '06: SOG ~ Dec '07: Solo @ Pop ~ May '08: Pop w/friends ~ Oct '08: SOG ~ Dec '09: Pop w/LeAnn ~ Sept '10: Solo @ Pop ~ Spring '11: AKL ~ Jan '12: Pop for 1/2 Marathon ~ Sept '12: 1st trip for DL 1/2 Marathon? ~ Feb '13: Pop w/pals? ~ Mar '13: Tokyo Disney w/PP's?
I know, I know. You thought I'd been abducted by aliens.
I've been going crazy getting ready for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I'm hosting Turkey Day this year. I'm doing the whole dinner at our home and then we're doing pie and snacks later at my sisters home.
And just like everyone else, I'm doing a gagillion Christmas cards, buying and wrapping gifts, and wondering if I'll have time to put up a Christmas decorations before I leave. I know .....
I promise I'll do an update tonight. Thanks for being patient with me.
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Oct '99: CSR ~ May '02: CR ~ Nov '04: SOG ~ May '06: SOG ~ Dec '07: Solo @ Pop ~ May '08: Pop w/friends ~ Oct '08: SOG ~ Dec '09: Pop w/LeAnn ~ Sept '10: Solo @ Pop ~ Spring '11: AKL ~ Jan '12: Pop for 1/2 Marathon ~ Sept '12: 1st trip for DL 1/2 Marathon? ~ Feb '13: Pop w/pals? ~ Mar '13: Tokyo Disney w/PP's?
Love it Lorie! Can't wait to meet up with you as well as all the others.
Originally I was a bit on the unsure side of doing this solo trip but as time passed and after reading up on your pre-trip report (which I love as you mentioned many things similar to past trips) I know it's going to be FUN and CAN'T WAIT!!!
Ok, I was planning on going into a lot more during my Pre-TR but Holy Cow! Were down to the wire I have to be at the airport at 4:45 tomorrow morning because Im going to MOUSEFEST! (thank goodness the airport is only 20 minutes away)
As you know, Ive been planning and planning and planning this trip. During the 18 months of planning I would go thru waves of emotions and excitement. For the past few weeks, Ive been on hyper-drive trying to get as much done as possible for Christmas. I also hosted Thanksgiving and have had family in town, it seems like every other weekend. I am so ready for this trip. And I dont have all of my shopping done or gifts wrapped but .. Im finally packed and ready to go.
So here's the scoop: (grab a cup of coffee or soda ..Ill wait)
Tuesday: Check-in at Pop & head to Epcot Highlights: Soarin, WS Storytellers, Illumnations Good Eats: Kringla Bakeri for Jarlsberg Soup & School Bread (new)
Wednesday: Epcot in am & AK in PM Highlights: Yuletide Fantasy Tour, Finding Nemo at AK, & soaking up the magic Good Eats: Electric Umbrella for lunch (they have a salad that sound yummo & I love interesting salads) (new) Bomas with debe (new) (my first visit to Bomas AND AKL)
Thursday: Magic Kingdom all day Highlights: my favorite rides, MouseFest 101, Dole Whip Meet, LTT dinner meet, MVMCP: a ton of shows, parades, meets (I cant wait) Good Eats: French Toast Loaf from MainStreet bakery (new), Liberty Tree Tavern (new) with some new friends
Friday: Animal Kingdom, Studios, Epcot Highlights: Killamanjaro Meet, Meet the Beast (meet), PodFest (cant miss since Im a podcast junkie), Harlem Gospel Choir, Illuminations Dessert Party Good Eats: Starring Rolls Café (new) for lunch & Tangierine Café for dinner
Saturday: Epcot, Boardwalk, Studios, and Magic Kingdom (thats almost a grand-slam) Highlights: Stroll in Cards Footsteps, Mega Mouse, Christmas Decorations at BC & BW, Osborn Lights, Fantasmic Dessert Party, SpectroMagic Good Eats: LeCellier for Canadian Beer Cheese soup & Maple Crčme Brule , Beach Club MarketPlace for a sandwich (new)
Sunday: Magic Kingdom most of the day & Downtown Disney in the evening Highlights: Tonga Toast Meet at Kona, Poly Christmas Decorations, GF décor if I havent already seen on the Yuletide Tour, Ornament Exchange, maybe a Pirate Meet, Hustle-tini at Pop, Adventurers Club with a gazillion Passporters Good Eats: Tonga Toast (new brkfst), dinner at Pop or EoS, trying a Kungaloosh (new)
Monday: Grand Slam Highlights: Epcot: Soarin, Seas w/Nemo; Studios: Little Mermaid, One Mans Dream; AK: Finding Nemo, shopping; MK: Jungle Cruise after dark, POTC, Spectro, PP, HM; possible meet with rescuesk and friends at Wilderness Lodge Good Eats: Kringla Bakeri again, Starring Rolls again, Mickey Bar, Pecos Bills, and my final Dole Whip
Tuesday: Explore Pop Century and head home (I'll be sad but anxious to see DH) Good Eats: I dont think you can describe airport or airplane food good eats even if they do bake chocolate chip cookies onboard.
I know that this trip is going to be in every way and that Im going to make some wonderful friends at my mini meets. Im also excited to meet Deb Wills, Lou Mongello, Mike Scopa, Len Testa, Dan & Eric from MouseGuest Weekly, Ricky from Inside The Magic, Lou from Beyond MainStreet, Steve Barrett, Paul Barrie, Earl from Trapped on Vacation, AND Dave & Jennifer to thank them for starting Passporter. (where my DH says I spend too much time)
Thanks for reading so far and Ill start my post TR on the 12/13. I know that I am going to have so much to tell you.
Now, the question is: Can I get to sleep tonight or will Princesses, Pirates, and Piglets be dancing on my pillow?
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What a great start to a great trip, can't wait to read about your Solo trip. So tuck the princesses, pirates and piglets into bed tonight and have a safe wonderful magic filled trip trip
Great plans - we're looking forward to seeing you at the Adventurers' Club and I'm making a guess that we might be part of the "friends" for the possible meet at the Wilderness Lodge on Monday night as well.
I just got home last night from MouseFest. I was supposed to get home Tuesday but because of the ice storm in Kansas City, I had to stay another day. Poor me! Most of my town of 50,000 hasn't had power since Sunday. We're lucky that we are one of the few that do. I think it's because we live so close to the two major hospitals.
The flight from Orlando to KC went smoothly except that it was running 20 minutes late. The 'puddle jumper' from KC to Joplin was 2 hours late because of maintainence issues and de-icing. Joy, Joy, Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy! I was so glad to get home.
I had a fabulous time, met some wonderful friends, and was blessed with some cool prizes. Want to know more? Check back Saturday. Hopefully, I can post an update then.
Hope everyone is safe and warm!
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I've been going crazy getting ready for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I'm hosting Turkey Day this year. I'm doing the whole dinner at our home and then we're doing pie and snacks later at my sisters home. 
Thanks for being patient with me.
(thank goodness the airport is only 20 minutes away)
, Beach Club MarketPlace for a sandwich (new)
in every way and that Im going to make some wonderful friends at my mini meets. Im also excited to meet Deb Wills, Lou Mongello, Mike Scopa, Len Testa, Dan & Eric from MouseGuest Weekly, Ricky from Inside The Magic, Lou from Beyond MainStreet, Steve Barrett, Paul Barrie, Earl from Trapped on Vacation, AND Dave & Jennifer to thank them for starting Passporter. (where my DH says I spend too much time)
Have a great trip 
Danny and I at Epcot 8/14/08
plans). Can't wait to meet you! 
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