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So I can't believe we'll be winging our way to WDW in less than 48 hours (providing some massive fog bank doesn't roll into either Kansas City or Orlando Sunday morning)
After a flurry of packing last weekend, we've had very little time to devote to it this week. I suspect tomorrow is going to be a CRAZY day! We need to still buy some cheap ponchos in case it rains - or in the unlikely event I talk Emma into going on Splash Mountain or Kali River Rapids.
I had a dream last night that we arrived at AKL and when they showed us to our room, it was so dark we couldn't see anything - and there were no lights in the room. I have read that the rooms at AKL are darker than most other rooms on property - because of the decor - but I'm hoping we can still see!
I've been checking the weather forecast for Orlando all week and up until today, it had been calling for sunny skies and upper 70s. But suddenly this morning, it was saying a chance for thunderstorms Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Let's hope the rain holds off or appears very briefly.
On the positive side, my back and foot seem to be much better. Hopefully I won't aggravate anything hauling our heavy suitcases around (thank goodness for DME!)
Emma is so now excited, she can hardly stand it. I'm sure she's having trouble concentrating in school today (like I'm not having that challenge at work!) Her teacher said she is going to give Emma her spelling words and homework for next week so she can do them on our trip. I'm sure it will be a challenge to work that into our plans...but we need to so she doesn't fall behind.
Well, I'll try to post before we leave...send a few packing pixies our way!!!
Your plans sounds awesome. Emma is at a great age to really enjoy WDW! Just remember that you both need to relax some while there, it certainly would be a shame to "hit the wall" and then not enjoy your trip fully!
Can't wait to hear all about your experiences - safe travels!
Yes, the rooms are darker at AKL but it goes with the theming and because of that, it's one of my favorite resorts! You'll have fun, and I wouldn't worry too much about those thunderstorms. It's Florida, so it's kind of expected in the forecast Here's some weather pixies just to be safe
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I had a dream last night that we arrived at AKL and when they showed us to our room, it was so dark we couldn't see anything - and there were no lights in the room. I have read that the rooms at AKL are darker than most other rooms on property - because of the decor - but I'm hoping we can still see!
That was hillarious!! You're so close to Disney I bet you can already smell the goodies from the Main St. Bakery. Hope you and your beautiful princess have a blast!!
Went to pick up prescription for muscle relaxers (just in case my back acts up)
Treated Emma to a pedicure/manicure for the trip - she was thrilled
Bought cheapo rain ponchos at Target
Last minute packing and trying to clean the house so it isn't a total disaster area when we return.
So far so good...but potential disaster hits late in the day...
Some friends of ours called early this evening and asked if we wanted to go out to dinner (heck yes...like I want to cook after a long day of packing!) They have a daughter who is in Emma's class. Well, I wish I would have said no...
So we meet them at Smashburger and when I tell them we've been packing all day for our trip to Disney, the mom says "We are going to Florida next week too!" Her mom lives in Florida and works at Universal Studios. So she says "What are you doing Thursday...we could take the girls to Universal Studios because my mom can get us in free and we could hang out together .ll day?"
NO NO NO NO NO!!! That is our day at Epcot...I already bought Emma a Passport because she wants to do the Kidcot thing. And we have dinner reservations at 1900 Park Fare. I have this all planned out!!!
But Emma and Elle are jumping up and down all excited. Honestly, all I know about Universal Studios is that it has a lot of rollercoasters and the Harry Potter thing that doesn't open until June. I so don't want to do this. And Emma seems to be cooling on the idea now too, now that we're home
When she asked, I was all like "oh sure, we should try to get together or something" which I'm afraid she interpreted as a definite yes - because when we left, she said "See you Thursday!"
Maybe she'll forget...or my cell phone will go dead or something and we can't meet up. They're really nice and everything, but we only have six days and I've tried to plan this so we get as much as we can from WDW. I know I should go with the flow a little more...but this is our vacation.
Well, whatever happens, we'll be on the plane in 12 hours and be on our way. We'll have a fantastic time whatever we end up doing.
Thanks for all the good wishes...I'll do my best to get a trip report going when we return.
Relax and let the magic begin !
Do use fast passes ! especially for Toy story -get it before you go to little mermaid since they are so close to each other. Also for Soarin - get them as soon as you can . Both of them run out almost everyday and the are good for the entire day!
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Let's hope the rain holds off or appears very briefly.
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That was hillarious!! You're so close to Disney I bet you can already smell the goodies from the Main St. Bakery. 
Hope you and your beautiful princess have a blast!! 
Honestly, all I know about Universal Studios is that it has a lot of rollercoasters and the Harry Potter thing that doesn't open until June. I so don't want to do this. And Emma seems to be cooling on the idea now too, now that we're home
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