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I'm so detailed in my planning that, I know, it's probably super duper ridiculous... and everything may not go as perfectly as planned once we get there (although I'm convinced it will still be perfect ). But that's okay! It's something that will help me get through the next 3 months, 1 week and 2 days. I'm sure a lot of you pre-trippers out there know what I mean.
Ready for some detailed daily plans? Here goes!
Arrival day -- Dec. 6th
So as you probably already know, in my scrapbook planner post, I mentioned breakfast at this place called The Lightner Museum. Let's dig a little deeper:
St. Augustine is (as some of you probably know already ) the nation's oldest city! This museum holds a sort of homage to that by showcasing a beautiful and historic collection of costumes, furnishings, and other things that were used daily during the 19th century. Doug is a history buff so I'm thinkin' if we go for more than just breakfast, he'll dig it for sure!
And remember Nights Of Lights? They decorate everything in sight with beautiful white lights. Here's another shot of the museum:
Pretty sweet, huh? -- I felt like a little kid seeing her very first Christmas tree ever when I saw this in 2008. I definitely reccommend taking a little nighttime adventure through St. augustine during the holidays, because whether you're a couple (it's such an incredibly romantic setting), have your children with you or are just passing through, stop to take it all in. I promise it'll add so much magic to your holiday.
Have any of you ever seen the Ripley's Believe It Or Not TV show? I love it! The Ripley Odditorium is even cooler! -- I don't wanna spoil anything here, but I will throw this in: Halloween is coming up! If you're planning a roadtrip that just so happens to swing you near, check it out! It has some of the oddest things you'll ever see. And not only that, they do have something called the Ghost Train Adventure. It's a train tour where the guide will tell you authentic tales of St. Augustine's haunted history while taking you through a route to do some of your own ghosty exploring! ..Hmm, why haven't we got this on our to-do list?
Okay moving on! After breakfast, of course there's the cute-as-a-button cupcake bakery, Luli's. Have you been to their site yet? Well then, All sweet tooth-havers and Cupcake lovers go there now!
...Seriously. Do it... I refuse to continue until you click on the little blue hyperlink.
...
...Did you do it?
Are you sure? 'Cause I'm being totally serious here. You must click it.
Okay awesome. ...Yeah. I know. It's amazing. They have a tiramisu cupcake labeled The Godfather, they have to be amazing. We'll be stopping by to pick up quite a few of these babies before our next stop.
Going to go ahead and skip the bit about Wally World, but to KMB733, I'm definitely adding Target to the list. Those Christmassy Dis window clings were absolutely adorable, there's no way I'm going to pass them up! -- If you guys have any other suggestions, please feel free to post 'em here!
A little FYI about my incredible DH2b and I. When we met, Titanic was the big thing. We were just kids at the time, mind you, but we made it ours. Every anniversary (august 14th ) we watch it together and ...actually, gonna throw this in there real quick. The Alaskan Disney Cruise? We want on it! ...Okay, I'm done. Sorry! ..Anywhos... we watch Titanic together on our special day every year and reminisce on the cutesy young love we shared and how it has grown to be the greatest love I could ever possibly imagine. All the 'Remember whens' and then I throw in a few dreamy sighs, and then the snuggles come and that is...when I need to get to the point. Gosh, I'm sorry you guys.
Titanic: The Experience! (lots of pics here) It's perfect right? They have fullscale replications of some of the most infamous parts of the Titanic, plus all kinds of interesting artifacts and treasures to check out. I'm so going to quote the movie a trillion and two times while we're there.
All that's left from here is driving. Gah, I'm bouncing in my seat just thinking about the anticipation of seeing The Polynesian for the first time! My patience of steel (yeah right!) will surely be caving at this point. How do you guys do it??
We're probably going to be doing the online check-in, we've heard a lot of good things about it. What are your experiences?
Once we arrive, we'll drop off our bags and head straight to Celebration for lunch and then Now Snowing.
Those of you heading to the World around the holidays, this is only a short 15-20 min. drive away. They have nightly "snow" falls each hour starting at 6 'o clock and ending after 9. There's Christmas carolers, a place to have pictures taken with santa, an ice rink and lots of little shops and eateries to dine at! -- Speaking of yums and nom's, I mentioned Uppercrust Pizza right? They serve up some pretty delicious-looking pizzas, paninis, calzones, salads, etc. This is where we'll be having our lunch!
I think I read somewhere that the people that live in Celebration like to compete in Chistmas-ing up their front lawns. -- I love this! When I was a little a girl my parents would take me out on Christmas Eve every year to look at all the houses lit up.
We have an 8:15 pm dinner ressie at 'Ohana so I'm thinking (just a feeling here!) we're either going to get back too early or quite close.
Tooearly: Do some resort sight-seeing and pic-taking! There's so many gorgeous things to see. The exotic plants and greenery, the beautiful beach, the smells I've heard so many wonderful stories about!
Quite close: Dive right in! I'm not much of a prissy pot, I can do my freshening up in the car!
Now, we're complete foodies. We love to munch and we're not ashamed of it. We have the ADR's to prove it! -- 'Ohana fans: What's your favorite thing about 'Ohana? Have any pics to share?
What DH2b and I are most looking forward to:
DH2b:
Spicy Grilled Peel - n - Eat Shrimp w/ pineapple sweet and sour sauce.
The bread pudding with bananas foster sauce.
Myself:
The pork and vegetable potstickers w/ pineapple sweet and sour sauce.
The bread pudding with bananas foster sauce.
From the Tambu lounge:
DH2b: The yummyful Pina Colava
Myself: The infamous Lapu Lapu
If you're having dinner during the time Wishes starts, is it normal to leave your table to go out to the beach to watch? Just curious!
After dinner, we plan to do some snugglin' on the beach before retiring to our room for the night. If it isn't too terribly late (or rather, if the Lapu Lapu doesn't get me completely silly) I wanna get right into putting up our tree and some of the decor!
So that's that! -- What are some of your first-day must-do's?
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Pop Century, Dec. 2008
The Polynesian Resort, Dec. 2010
Pop Century, Dec. 2011
All Star Music Resort, Dec. 2012
Coronado Springs, Dec. 2013
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Sounds so romantic!! I hope you have a honeymoon in mind that blows this out of the water cause this sound perfect!!!! Love it!!! It makes me want to plan a romantic get away with my hubby!! We have stayed at a local hotel one time other than that we never get away...one day... one day I tell ya...it's gonna be on like Donkey Kong!! lol!!
Awesome deets, sounds like a wonderful start, the Titanic exhibit is awesome I've seen it! (My parents names are Jack and Rose btw). Maybe we'll see you there! If you ever come down out of your cloud of romance that is!
LOL I love you detailed plans! And how neat all your goodies look in the pics. I loooooooooooove your planner! And your new matching camera!! You've inspired me, I think I might have to literally run to the craft place and get to work
Sounds so romantic!! I hope you have a honeymoon in mind that blows this out of the water cause this sound perfect!!!! Love it!!! It makes me want to plan a romantic get away with my hubby!! We have stayed at a local hotel one time other than that we never get away...one day... one day I tell ya...it's gonna be on like Donkey Kong!! lol!!
WOO! You get it done girl! After Doug proposed we started looking into romantic honeymoon spots. Paris, Ireland, maybe doing a cruise, and then we settled:
Btw, this book is such a great find! They include all of Italy's most romantic destinations plus the folklore behind it. Italian recipes, fun little facts on aphrodisiacs (I'm just sayin'!), suggestions on accommodations, restaurants, etc. -- It's a bit pricy at $24.95 (DH2b purchased this for me straight from Amazon, they dropped the price down to $21.33!)
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Awesome deets, sounds like a wonderful start, the Titanic exhibit is awesome I've seen it! (My parents names are Jack and Rose btw). Maybe we'll see you there! If you ever come down out of your cloud of romance that is!
That's so cool! I bet they joke about it all of the time, huh? -- And I dunno, I'm pretty clumsy, I may just get stuck up there!
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Awesome plans! The Lighter Museum looks like a must-see!
Even if you're only there to see it during the holidays when it's all lit up in the beautiful white lights, it's worth it!
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Great plans!
Thanks Colexis Mom! I'll add more soon for sure.
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LOL I love you detailed plans! And how neat all your goodies look in the pics. I loooooooooooove your planner! And your new matching camera!! You've inspired me, I think I might have to literally run to the craft place and get to work
Thanks much, xrosario! Just be careful! I become so excited about getting all crafty myself sometimes that the only thing I end up creating is destruction! -- I knocked over a big display of Halloween ribbon about 2 weeks ago.
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Such great details!! Your first day sounds soo romantic!! it!! Keep the details coming!!
Thanks angel! I'll work on my next post today before work and try and get it up when I get in afterwards. -- Jeesh, I've become so addicted to this board!
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The Polynesian Resort, Dec. 2010
Pop Century, Dec. 2011
All Star Music Resort, Dec. 2012
Coronado Springs, Dec. 2013
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stopping in to say hi!
Girl, you are a planner! Love the scrapbook planner, it's super cute.
Your plans for things pre-disney look wonderful. I really want cupcakes now.
You will just adore the Poly. It is such a beautiful resort.
your adr's look great! here's what I like:
Kona (dinner) Teriyaki Sirloin, chocolate banana creme brulee
Sci fi: bacon cheeseburger, vanilla cokes
LeCellier: pretzel bread and cheddar soup
California Grill: get a flatbread they are yummy, everything there is sooo good.
Well, keep planning and it will be here before you know it.
Thanks much, xrosario! Just be careful! I become so excited about getting all crafty myself sometimes that the only thing I end up creating is destruction! -- I knocked over a big display of Halloween ribbon about 2 weeks ago.
stopping in to say hi!
Girl, you are a planner! Love the scrapbook planner, it's super cute.
Your plans for things pre-disney look wonderful. I really want cupcakes now.
You will just adore the Poly. It is such a beautiful resort.
your adr's look great! here's what I like:
Kona (dinner) Teriyaki Sirloin, chocolate banana creme brulee
Sci fi: bacon cheeseburger, vanilla cokes
LeCellier: pretzel bread and cheddar soup
California Grill: get a flatbread they are yummy, everything there is sooo good.
Well, keep planning and it will be here before you know it.
Hi belleandmaddysmom, thanks for stepping in! And I know whatcha mean, I think I always want cupcakes.
All those things are actually on my wanna-try list! Well, the mahi mahi for Kona, but the chocolate banana creme brulee sounds like heaven.
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Great planning scrapbook. You are very organized.
Thanks! There's so much we're wanting to do on the trip that I can't imagine the shape I'd be in if I weren't at least a teensy bit organized.
I think I'd go crazy!
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Pop Century, Dec. 2008
The Polynesian Resort, Dec. 2010
Pop Century, Dec. 2011
All Star Music Resort, Dec. 2012
Coronado Springs, Dec. 2013
Hey everyone! Just wanted to introduce myself, I'm Doug, Britt's fiancee or as she is calling me now, her DFH.
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We're going to bring a portable DVD player along, and we agreed to pick out a series to go with it. ..No, you guys. Episodes of LOST will not be on the menu of what we'll be watching.
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). But that's okay! It's something that will help me get through the next 3 months, 1 week and 2 days. I'm sure a lot of you pre-trippers out there know what I mean. 
Here goes! 
) the nation's oldest city! This museum holds a sort of homage to that by showcasing a beautiful and historic collection of costumes, furnishings, and other things that were used daily during the 19th century. Doug is a history buff so I'm thinkin' if we go for more than just breakfast, he'll dig it for sure!
(it's such an incredibly romantic setting), have your children with you or are just passing through, stop to take it all in. I promise it'll add so much magic to your holiday.
to KMB733, I'm definitely adding Target to the list. Those Christmassy Dis window clings were absolutely adorable, there's no way I'm going to pass them up! -- If you guys have any other suggestions, please feel free to post 'em here!
This is where we'll be having our lunch!
If you're having dinner during the time Wishes starts, is it normal to leave your table to go out to the beach to watch? Just curious!
If it isn't too terribly late (or rather, if the Lapu Lapu doesn't get me completely silly) I wanna get right into putting up our tree and some of the decor! 
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I hope you have a honeymoon in mind that blows this out of the water cause this sound perfect!!!! Love it!!! 
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The Lighter Museum looks like a must-see! 
-- Jeesh, I've become so addicted to this board!
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Episodes of LOST will not be on the menu of what we'll be watching. 
Heeeey... whatchu talkin' bout? You'd best watch yourself, or else! 
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