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Ahhhh, you're so close! What's going on over there? Is packing done, or in full swing still?!
So - I had a very eventful few days this past weekened. We have a last minute addition to our trip. My sister Casey is going to be coming with us now! We are all really excited. It's always really fun when she comes with us, and now we have an Alice to go with our Queen of Hearts and Ace of Hearts for the Halloween party.
It's been really nerve wracking trying to get everything added and set up for her last minute though... any TA tips that you can give me are appreciated! I keep feeling like I am forgetting something! I added her to the reservation, ordered her a MB, added her to our ADR (luckily there was only 1 lol) and I need to get her tickets bought so I can book her FP's. I'm sure there aren't any 7DMR (I just made that acronym up ) FP's left, but I have no clue how to "add" her onto the rest of our FP's, or if I need to book her seperately and hope for overlapping times? Or I guess we could cancel ours, and then rebook with all of us... IDK.This is what's confusing the crap out of me.
I've been feeling the same way. Super nervous to acclimate myself to the wall of humidity down in Florida. I can't believe it's mid August and I've been sleeping with my windows open. It feels like October!
YAYYYYY! I'm so glad you love it! Yes, Jason and Cortney are the CUTEST. I love their interactions so much. I also can't wait to see how it ends up for Jamie and Doug. I wasn't sure, but now I think they may just make it
Packing is just about done!! The kids are complaining that all their favorite clothes are packed and they "have nothing to wear"!!
Just some last minute things to throw in!
That's awesome that your sister can go with you again! Getting her FP's is going to be the only tricky part. It sounds like you have everything else under control. You may just have to do it one day at a time. There may be days where you can just do hers alone and get them to match up with yours. Other days that may not work, you may have to cancel yours and do them all together. I would do it sooner rather than later!!
I know, this weather up here is crazy! I was wearing jeans last week. Ridiculous!
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So what's up with the Typhoon Lagoon doubting? What's causing you second thoughts? Are you not much of a water person? For some reason I'm sensing that. Now I'm worried that you won't like it. By the way, I saw that walmart has their water shoes on clearance for $3.
So what's up with the Typhoon Lagoon doubting? What's causing you second thoughts? Are you not much of a water person? For some reason I'm sensing that. Now I'm worried that you won't like it. By the way, I saw that walmart has their water shoes on clearance for $3.
So what time is your flight?
IDK!! We don't spent a ton of time in the water, being that it is cold a good part of the year here. But we all love the pool on vacation!! I guess I'm just worried that it will be a hectic day. Still not sure if we should get a locker, how much stuff to take, if we leave our stuff on a chair, do we haul our stuff around the park, it looks so big!!! Ugh! IDK.
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Only 5 more days to go!! I'm so very excited for you!
Thank you!!
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IDK!! We don't spent a ton of time in the water, being that it is cold a good part of the year here. But we all love the pool on vacation!! I guess I'm just worried that it will be a hectic day. Still not sure if we should get a locker, how much stuff to take, if we leave our stuff on a chair, do we haul our stuff around the park, it looks so big!!! Ugh! IDK.
We never get a locker when we go to water parks or pools, we just leave our stuff on a chair minus our valuables. I wouldn't bring phones or wallets... IDK if there's enough time, or if you could find it in stores nearby - but Bob and I bought this thing when we were going on our cruise. It was awesome for a debit card and maybe some cash.
Well.... the park isn't that big as far as walking goes. Remember to use the lazy river to get around. And I wouldn't use a locker. Leave your valuables in the room and leave your bag on a chair. I think it will be fine. I still think you should try it. Every trip needs something new to do to keep it exciting. And who knows, you might find that you have a new favorite activity, especially your boys. And you might as well go on and try it because you know you are going to keep booking the Labor Day special with the free bonus ticket. That way you will have better knowledge of the water parks also for all your clients. You really have nothing to lose since it's free anyway. Just my very pushy two cents worth though.
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So it was Disney talk non-stop around here all weekend of course!
Here are the things we are most looking forward to on this trip:
DH loves to get up early before the rest of us and take an early morning walk around the resort and get a coffee and cinnamon roll!
DS15 is most looking forward to getting mini-corndogs at Casey's Corner! (they were closed the last time we were there)
DS12 is really looking forward to staying at the BWI again! He loves everything about the resort. He is really looking forward to having a water view this time.
I am looking forward to many things of course! At the top of my list is not having to cook for 9 days!! And family time, being away from the stress of everyday life, having fun at the parks, relaxing at the resorts, etc. I am really looking forward to a special treat we are doing this time - renting a cabana at the GF!
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We never get a locker when we go to water parks or pools, we just leave our stuff on a chair minus our valuables. I wouldn't bring phones or wallets... IDK if there's enough time, or if you could find it in stores nearby - but Bob and I bought this thing when we were going on our cruise. It was awesome for a debit card and maybe some cash.
Well.... the park isn't that big as far as walking goes. Remember to use the lazy river to get around. And I wouldn't use a locker. Leave your valuables in the room and leave your bag on a chair. I think it will be fine. I still think you should try it. Every trip needs something new to do to keep it exciting. And who knows, you might find that you have a new favorite activity, especially your boys. And you might as well go on and try it because you know you are going to keep booking the Labor Day special with the free bonus ticket. That way you will have better knowledge of the water parks also for all your clients. You really have nothing to lose since it's free anyway. Just my very pushy two cents worth though.
I know, I just need to bite the bullet and give it a try. I can just see us being tired and needing a rest day and saying - we'll do it next time!! We'll see. Hopefully we will go!!
You are right - it is good knowledge & experience to have to share with my clients!
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so are you doing your happy dance yet?
Oh yes!!!
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I have to agree with your dh. Taking an early morning stroll around the resort before everyone gets up is a favorite of mine too. I'm not out for coffee though. I'm always taking pictures! Everyone else's ideas sound good too though. I love thinking about all those things right before a trip.
I have to agree with your dh. Taking an early morning stroll around the resort before everyone gets up is a favorite of mine too.
Me too! Especially at the Boardwalk. I walked down and took pictures at sunrise, and it was awesome because it was so peaceful. Plus, all the runners made me want to go work out. I didn't, but I thought about it....
I have to agree with your dh. Taking an early morning stroll around the resort before everyone gets up is a favorite of mine too. I'm not out for coffee though. I'm always taking pictures! Everyone else's ideas sound good too though. I love thinking about all those things right before a trip.
He used to be bummed that no one else wanted to get up with him for a stroll at 6 or 7am! But one time I told him to just go enjoy the quiet alone time and take his time. He has loved it ever since!! He loves getting his coffee and cinnamon bun. I'd rather be sleeping! Sometimes DS12 will go with him. He's a morning person like DH!
It's so fun these days leading up to the trip and the first day - when everything is ahead of you!!
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Me too! Especially at the Boardwalk. I walked down and took pictures at sunrise, and it was awesome because it was so peaceful. Plus, all the runners made me want to go work out. I didn't, but I thought about it....
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My sister Casey is going to be coming with us now! We are all really excited. It's always really fun when she comes with us, and now we have an Alice to go with our Queen of Hearts and Ace of Hearts for the Halloween party. 
I keep feeling like I am forgetting something! I added her to the reservation, ordered her a MB, added her to our ADR (luckily there was only 1 lol) and I need to get her tickets bought so I can book her FP's. I'm sure there aren't any 7DMR (I just made that acronym up 
) FP's left, but I have no clue how to "add" her onto the rest of our FP's, or if I need to book her seperately and hope for overlapping times? Or I guess we could cancel ours, and then rebook with all of us... IDK.This is what's confusing the crap out of me. 
Still not sure if we should get a locker, how much stuff to take, if we leave our stuff on a chair, do we haul our stuff around the park, it looks so big!!! Ugh! IDK. 
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