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I might allow a little more time to get to DTD from MK. Remember that you will have to go to a resort first...I would walk to contemp and catch the bus from there, but DTD are notoriously slow.
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I really hope your back starts to feel better, but if the mattress you're going to be sleeping on is anything like the one I did, then you'll be in heaven!
Wow 11 days! Seems like you just started this PTR and now you're trip is almost here. Here's to hoping your back and Arben's arthritis aren't too problematic on the trip.
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Hoping your back doesn't cause too many problems for you!
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Advise - muscle relaxers and hot tub after long day at parks!!!!
Thanks! Those are great ideas!
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11 days!!!
I hope that your back isn't a problem for you in the parks!
Thanks!
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Thanks for the pixies!
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Thanks for the pixies!
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Thanks for the pixies!
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I might allow a little more time to get to DTD from MK. Remember that you will have to go to a resort first...I would walk to contemp and catch the bus from there, but DTD are notoriously slow.
Thanks for the heads up! I don't know why but I thought there was a bus from MK to DTD.
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Less than 2 weeks! for your back!
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I really hope your back starts to feel better, but if the mattress you're going to be sleeping on is anything like the one I did, then you'll be in heaven!
I hope so!
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Hope all goes well on yalls trip. 11 Days!! That time did fly by!
So today is online check-in day. I went to do that and when I went to put my room request, the only option they had was a pack-n-play . I had noted my requests in my reservations when I called, is that enough? I put the check-in on hold. I’m not sure if I should do it or if I should wait until arrival day. Will it be easier for my requests to be honored if I wait until I get there?
My boys are anxious for me to start packing . But I still don’t have the will to do it, mainly because I have to iron before packing. I hate ironing! Everything is lying around waiting for me to do something. Why is it that the woman must do everything? Plan, book, pay, shop, clean, pack... Oh well!
Still have some decisions to make. Specifically Photopass cd and park plans for last day. Oh, decision, decisions...
10 days to go
“Nothing’s impossible…” ~ Alice in Wonderland
Thanks! That's what I told my kids. I think the max time I'll wait is 20 minutes and that's pushing it. Fastpass is the way to go this trip.
Yeah, yeah, I know. I should start packing. I'll get to it.
Haha, I'm not pushing you to pack at all! I'm glad you're taking a relaxed attitude this time! I usually start packing one month ahead of time, so I know where you're coming from! I'm so excited for you and your family!
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I recommend to try to go back to MK. You are staying on Property so that should be okay and the last people they block from entering the parks for re-entry are on property guests! You hopefully should be okay!
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Phew! It's taken me like 2 days, but I read your entire PTR! First, sorry for your loss. And I love the countdown calendar you made. Also, sorry you were disappointed with your boys' reaction to the surprise, but I'm glad to hear they are excited about the trip. I usually do online checkin, but that's because I don't care where I end up. I'd say if you have special requests, don't bother doing online checkin. It won't be long now!
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Yes...still do the online check-in. When we made our reservations we put in a request to have our room close to my parents room, but when I did the online check-in, that option wasn't available. However, the option to be close to the transportation was, so I selected that for both of us as well. When we checked-in, our rooms were right across from each other, and we scored great room locations right near the front of the hotel.
Yes...still do the online check-in. When we made our reservations we put in a request to have our room close to my parents room, but when I did the online check-in, that option wasn't available. However, the option to be close to the transportation was, so I selected that for both of us as well. When we checked-in, our rooms were right across from each other, and we scored great room locations right near the front of the hotel.
I'd still give it a try. We had requested over the phone to have connecting room with my in-laws and a pack and play. Then when we went online we added close to transportation. We got all of our requests. So if you were thinking online check-in was a good option for you I say still go for it. I'm still not convinced that it is a HUGE time saver, but it's one thing you can take care of early so I will probably continue to do it.
Haha, I'm not pushing you to pack at all! I'm glad you're taking a relaxed attitude this time! I usually start packing one month ahead of time, so I know where you're coming from! I'm so excited for you and your family!
I usually pack like a month or 3 weeks prior to a trip. This time around, I haven't even opened the luggage to get some fresh air in them. I look at myself in the mirror and I don't even know me. It's like I'm a whole new person. I hope I can keep this laid back attitude throughout the entire trip.
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I recommend to try to go back to MK. You are staying on Property so that should be okay and the last people they block from entering the parks for re-entry are on property guests! You hopefully should be okay!
Thanks for the advice!
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Phew! It's taken me like 2 days, but I read your entire PTR! First, sorry for your loss. And I love the countdown calendar you made. Also, sorry you were disappointed with your boys' reaction to the surprise, but I'm glad to hear they are excited about the trip. I usually do online checkin, but that's because I don't care where I end up. I'd say if you have special requests, don't bother doing online checkin. It won't be long now!
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With your special requests, I'd probably wait and not do online check in.
Yes I was thinking the same thing.
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Yes...still do the online check-in. When we made our reservations we put in a request to have our room close to my parents room, but when I did the online check-in, that option wasn't available. However, the option to be close to the transportation was, so I selected that for both of us as well. When we checked-in, our rooms were right across from each other, and we scored great room locations right near the front of the hotel.
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I'd still give it a try. We had requested over the phone to have connecting room with my in-laws and a pack and play. Then when we went online we added close to transportation. We got all of our requests. So if you were thinking online check-in was a good option for you I say still go for it. I'm still not convinced that it is a HUGE time saver, but it's one thing you can take care of early so I will probably continue to do it.
The thing is the only option that is showing is the pack & play. I think my boys are a tad bit too big for that.
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. I had noted my requests in my reservations when I called, is that enough? I put the check-in on hold. I’m not sure if I should do it or if I should wait until arrival day. Will it be easier for my requests to be honored if I wait until I get there? 
. But I still don’t have the will to do it, mainly because I have to iron before packing.
I hate ironing! 
Everything is lying around waiting for me to do something. 
Why is it that the woman must do everything? Plan, book, pay, shop, clean, pack... Oh well!
I'll get to it. 
And I love the countdown calendar you made. Also, sorry you were disappointed with your boys' reaction to the surprise, but I'm glad to hear they are excited about the trip. I usually do online checkin, but that's because I don't care where I end up. I'd say if you have special requests, don't bother doing online checkin. It won't be long now!
I look at myself in the mirror and I don't even know me. It's like I'm a whole new person. I hope I can keep this laid back attitude throughout the entire trip.
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