Scarlett & The Fellas Celebrate at WDW (June 20 - 29) - Pre-Trip Report! - UPDATED 6/20 About This Page:

[Disney_Scarlett]

Originally Posted by wheatenwalker

good plans so far and the fellas are cute!

Ain't they, though? I think so!

Originally Posted by kmurburg

Scarlett - You are SOOOO flippin' funny! Love hearing about your trip and you haven't even got there yet! And your boys both sound like keepers - can't wait to hear how Brandon enjoys the "statues and stuff"! More please!!!

I still can't figure out where he was getting all these statues from....

Originally Posted by whosez

I think I have a new favorite TR!! Loving every word. Can't wait for more!! I hope Scarlett and the Fellas have the most amazing time!

Originally Posted by bsblady01

I hope that you have a magical time at the world

Y'all are so sweet! Thank you!

Originally Posted by dsteiny23

Love it, Love it, Love it!!! Seriously, I feel like I'm reading the next in the Shopaholic series. "Shopaholic Turns Disney-a-holic" What a great read!! Can't wait to hear more!

I think it would be Disney-holic turns Shopaholic - the Disney definitely came first. Thank you!

Originally Posted by rescuesk

OMG!! What an awesome start! Brian and Brandon are definitely keepers! Can't wait for the rest of this TR!

Originally Posted by DrDolphin

Yeah another Scarlett TR!!! The fellas look fab (keep em both!!) and I know they will have a magical time - cause you planned the whole thing!! Can't wait to read the TR!

Thanks, y'all! I can't wait either!

Originally Posted by travismom

Both of your fella's look like real keeper's to me!!!
Love, Love your PTR! Sounds like you've got everything under control.

"Under control" is one thing I'm NOT, but I'm so glad you think so - I must hide it well.

Originally Posted by Leamp760

My goodness, what a wonderful teenager to think he was going to look at statues and stuff for 10 days and not complain or say he didn't want to go.

I wonder if he was thinking, "What is WRONG with all these millions of people that love WDW? What am I missing out on?"

Originally Posted by Luvsun

Something tells me that you write just like you talk! You are hilarious and I have been giggling all through this pre-trip report!
It sounds like you have a keeper there! I am sure you are going to have a great time!
I can't wait to read all about how Brandon reacts to the land of the statues!

Thanks! I can't wait to see his reactions either!

[Disney_Scarlett]

Originally Posted by mpwife153

"lady of the extra magic hour" I am soooooo glad I found your TR! Can't wait to hear the rest of the plans b/c so far it sounds like a fun vacation in the making!!

Thank you! I sure hope so!

Originally Posted by BelmontBelle

A Scarlett TR, yay!!! I love the way you write and have been sitting here giggling to myself for the last 15 minutes . Brian and Brandon are lucky to have you as their trip planner extraordinaire. I can't wait for the rest of the story!

Aren't they lucky, though? I certianly think so!

Originally Posted by amandal

Ok, since you are so friggin HILARIOUS, I'm gonna let you totally off the hook from your previous unfinished TR. I can't even comment on the amount of hilarious remarks in this PTR. Impossible. Brian sounds great (Congrats on finally getting out of the Donkey Butt phase)!!! I'm sure this trip will be an absolute blast!!

Getting out of the Donkey Butt phase is one of the things I'm Celebrating. Thanks for letting me off the hook!

Originally Posted by michelemily

This is a great TR!!! It is so funny! love reading it! we will be there june 20th through June 27th.....we will wave if we see you!

Please do! I'll be looking just like my pictures except more hot'n'sweaty.

Originally Posted by Wolfy6688

I LOVE the PTR!! Literally had me LOL'ing at some parts, to the point of where the dogs came to see what was so funny. That's too funny/sad/cute about looking at statues for 10 days. Can't wait to read more!

Hee! I hope your dogs weren't too disappointed to see what you were laughing at. More on the way!

Originally Posted by Starla4436

I am loving this PTR! So funny...It sounds like ya'll are going to have a wonderful time in the world of statues and such.
I am living in NC for the summer...I am really enjoying your fine state!

I'm glad you're enjoying NC! I love it here in the summer.

[Disney_Scarlett]

Originally Posted by goofysdtr

Here I'd been wondering if work was keeping you away from here. I'm so excited that you decided to do a TR . . . just know that we will all be making sure you finish this one. I can't wait to hear all about it! Hang on to these two Scarlett, they sound great!

Thank you!

Originally Posted by DoraDoug

Yay! Another Scarlett trip report! You are absolutely hilarious! Congrats on the trip and finding a "sugar daddy" to fund your obsession. I'm looking forward to hearing more about this.

Sugar Daddy without the "sugar"! More on the way!

Originally Posted by Staci Schwarz

Oh Scarlett - it's good to see you back. I'd been wondering what was keeping you so busy, but now I know! Your man seems wonderful and he has a KILLER smile. And 13 year old boys are somethin special aren't they. I have a 13 year old son who thinks he's too cool, but will still hold my hand when we walk down Main Street. You are in for a great trip girlie and I can't wait to read all about it!

Awww! I really hope Brandon is able to get in the "Disney spirit" too. And thanks for the compliment on Brian's smile - his mom says to thank her for 3 years of very expensive braces.

Originally Posted by award

I have nothing to say but Frickin hurry up ya'll!!! I can't wait for more!!!

I'M HURRYING! Only two more days!!!

Originally Posted by KandJluvdisney

congrats on finding a great guy(s)
you are going to love the wl
glad you are back scarlett
hurry back with more please

Coming right up!

Originally Posted by mcc0313

I was going to start reading this at work - so glad that I waited until I got home, I have been laughing to myself for the past 15 minutes as my DD keeps looking at me wondering where I have the bottle hidden

What a great start...Brian and Brandon sound like the perfect traveling companions (you look great together as well). What a great time you will have showing the World off to a couple of newbies (well one newbie and one just barely touched the surface newbie). I still cannot believe that the poor child thought he as going to go look at statues for 10 days (love your Disney math by the way).

Great ADR choices...can't wait to hear all about it (yes I was a loyal reader of the fam dam 2007 report) but I am returning...I have great faith in the completion of this report

Have a great trip Scarlett....

I'd like to know where you bottle is as well, so I can steal a swig. Seriously, thanks so much for the well wishes! And the faith! Gotta keep the faith-a, says George Michael!

[disney_duke]

I can't believe I'm just finding this now. (Darn kids and those summer activities are getting in the way of my PP fun!!) Your writing is hilarious, I'm glued to this TR now. Totally excited for all of you and can NOT WAIT to hear how it all goes!!!! It's almost here already, can you believe it??

[PrincessSharon]

Scarlett, because you've done the planning, I know your fellas will have a great time at WDW looking at statutes and stuff. I guess you've showed Brandon one too many photos of you in front of the Partners statue! I'm thrilled that you're outta the Donkey Butt stage and have found a keeper. It only makes me sorry that I won't be able to meet Brian and Brandon. Next time, consult with us before booking, mmm-kay? But I can't wait to read all about it!! Hurry back!

As a fellow member of the Epcot Lush Club who always finishes her TRs, even if liquored-up while doing so, I must say that it's on now and I'll bug you to keep up with this one!!

[OhToodles!]

I loved your first post about the background of everyone. Sounds like you've found someone special. Also, loved the pics of Brian in the tea cups. It sounds like you’re going to have a great time!
I too can't believe Brandon thought it was statues and stuff to look at. Glad he has more to look forward to.

P.S. I was going to be one of those parents that was going to wait to take their kid(s) to WDW until they were old enough (i.e. potty trained at least), but we couldn't wait and took DS for his 1st birthday last October, plus we just went in June and going back in December! Hope that makes you feel a little better about mothers.

[Disney_Scarlett]

I realized that before I post random ramblings, I should go over my itinerary!

Saturday, June 20: (TWO DAYS FROM NOW!)
-12 noon: Depart Home. Brian and Brandon are coming over to my piece a little early so we can do any luggage re-organization needed. My parents are nice enough to drive us to the airport (in exchange for lots of goodies being brought home)
-12:45 pm (yes I really do break it down by the quarter hour): Arrive at RDU. Double-check to make sure no one has non-approved items for flight (Brian, I’m talking to you and your pocketknife)
-2:45 pm: God-willing, flight takes off on-time…
-4:25 pm: Land at MCO, boogey our way down to Disney’s Magical Express

I’m definitely hoping to be at POR by 5:30 at the very latest. We’ll check in, briefly get settled and then head over to the Boardwalk to try the ESPN Club. If there’s a super long wait, we’ll probably grab some counter-service somewhere. We might do some Downtown Disney tonight as well, or just head back for a little swim before bed. No need to unpack much since we’re transferring tomorrow…

Sunday, June 21:
We’re moving resorts today, so I want to try and take it pretty easy – letting the boys get accustomed to the World, the resort, etc.

-9:00 am: I’d like to be ready to check out of POR and head over to the WL by this time. We plan on using Bell Services to take our stuff and using Disney transportation to get ourselves over there (bus to MK, boat to WL), but we may just say “forget it” and grab a cab.

After checking in and getting our KTTW cards, we’ll bebop over to the Magic Kingdom. I hope our room is ready for us to dump our stuff, but if not, we’ll leave it with Bell Services and get it later. Lunch is CS at the Magic Kingdom. We don’t plan on staying too long today – hopefully the room will be ready by 2:00 pm (if it wasn’t earlier) and we’ll be back to the resort by then.

Pool/Relax break until –

5:05 ADR at Whispering Canyon Café. Yee-Haw!

After the Wild West fun, we’re heading over to DHS for the last couple of hours of the night (closes at 9). If we are feeling particularly energetic, MK has EMH tonight from 12 – 3 am, but I’ll be shocked if we partake. (this old lady goes to bed by 10:30 pm on a “normal” night)

Monday, June 22:
8:00 am - EMH at DHS. If, for some unfortunate reason, we aren’t able to get there by opening (unfortunate for B&B, ‘cause you know it’d be all their fault), we’ll change the plans and go to Epcot.

Park until about noon, then heading back to the resort for a nappy nap/pool break.

Epcot around 3:30, with a 4:20 pm ADR at Tepan Edo

We don’t plan on hanging around Epcot too long tonight – Animal Kingdom has EMH from 7 – 10 pm, and I LOVE this park at night. I hope to be at the AK by 8:00.

Tuesday, June 23:
Morning to sleep in and relax. I’d like to explore the resort a little more; Brandon is interested in renting a Sea Racer, this might be a good time to do that. If I decide I need a sanity break from the boys, I might get up early and go to a park by myself.

Typhoon Lagoon around lunchtime. I am a little skeptical at getting to TL this late in the day, but TourGuideMike really recommends it. I understand the logic behind it - most of the early-risers have left and things start to clear out – fingers crossed!

Back to the resort around 6:00 pm. 7:55 pm ADR at O’Hana. No plans after that. Epcot has EMH tonight, but I think Epcot’s evening EMH is pretty lame, so I doubt we’ll head over.

Wednesday, June 24:
Epcot at park-opening. If we visited Epcot on Monday, we’ll do DHS at park-opening instead.

Return to resort after lunch. Break (Scarlett’s nap) and then heading to the Magic Kingdom. We’ve got a 5:05 pm ADR for Tony’s Town Square. Afterwards, it’s Spectromagic and Wishes time, baby! The MK is open to midnight tonight.

Thursday, June 25:
Animal Kingdom at park-opening. We plan on staying until 3:00 pm-ish or when the heat finally gets the best of us.

Tonight is “date-night” for me and Brian. We have a 7:30 ADR at Spoodles, just the two of us. This will probably be Brandon’s favorite night of the trip – he gets to do what he loves most: sit in front of the TV. You think I’m kidding. He’s to the age now where Brian feels fine leaving him by himself for a few hours, and we’ll give him some $$ for dinner at Roaring Forks or pizza delivery.

Brian and I may pop over to Epcot after Spoodles – Epcot has EMH tonight, and I know I just got done saying I hate Epcot’s EMH, but we’d only be going for the atmosphere.

Friday, June 26:
No plans this morning! We may sleep in, do some swimming and stuff at the resort, we may get up and go to a park, just depends.

I’d like to be at Epcot around 3:00 pm. We have a 5:30 ADR at Restaurant Marrakesh, and tonight I’d like to grab a great spot for Illuminations.

Saturday, June 27:
Magic Kingdom at Park Opening. We don’t really plan to stay too long (since Brandon’s past the Fantasyland-age and three of my favorite attractions [Hall of Presidents, Space Mountain, and TTA] are down, I don’t see us spending an abundance of time in the MK) and hope to return to the resort for a break by noon.

3:40 ADR at Sci-Fi Dine In Theatre at DHS. I’d like to get there early enough to catch the parade (haven’t seen the new one), but that’s negotiable. I don’t have any plans for Fantasmic tonight (it’s really not a favorite of mine), so we plan on spending the evening doing other DHS stuff.

Sunday, June 28:
No plans to get a super-early start, but we do have to check out of WL. I think we’ll definitely have our bags transferred this time and go straight to DTD for a little retail-therapy. After I’ve done my damage, we’ll head to POFQ and check in.

We have a 4:45 pm ADR at Le Cellier, so the late-afternoon will be in Epcot. After dinner, I have no preference as to which park we spend out last few hours in. If the boys want to go back to the MK or DHS, that’s fine.

Monday, June 29:
DME will be picking us up at POFQ around 10:00 am (WAAAAAAAAAAAA!), so there’ll really be little time for much of anything. There won’t be much packing to do (we’ll have done most of it prior to our WL-POFQ transfer), so we’ll just sleep in a bit and get some breakfast.

Our flight departs MCO at 1:05 pm, landing in RDU at 2:50. Brian’s friend Bailey will be picking us up and we should be home around 4:00 or 4:30.

Up next - the Random Ramblins, I promise!

[disneydreamer33]

Great plans. Hope it all goes well. I can't wait for your details when you return.

[vfair]

Sounds like fun! Ok, now random ramblings.....

[rescuesk]

Great itinerary! Now, let's hear the random ramblings...

[bsblady01]

more please

[mcc0313]

The plans sound great - relaxing, lots of breaks and total flexability, can't get better than that (ok it can with a FB in one hand) but with the flexability that is definitely doable...

[Grammy Grumpy]

That really sounds great. Just enough variety to give the boys an introduction to the "World" so that they will want to go back "real soon"!!

Bring on those ramblings.

[ArielsMomto2]

Plans look great. Now how about them ramblins

[Caldercup]

Originally Posted by PrincessSharon

As a fellow member of the Epcot Lush Club who always finishes her TRs, even if liquored-up while doing so, I must say that it's on now and I'll bug you to keep up with this one!!

And don't think she won't -- my back has been poked and prodded so many times since March, it's gone numb.

Scarlett, I can't tell you how excited I am about your upcoming trip and the "fellas" too -- seems like a keeper family!

Can't wait to read the story upon your return (unless, of course, you've arranged for "love" updates! And I hereby volunteer!)
Eileen