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That's horrible that they just canceled your coverage without any warning!
On a brighter note, I'm sure as the days continue to get closer you'll get excited for the trip. With everything else going on I can understand why you would be feeling anxious about the trip. Your plans for DHS look great!!
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Thank you guys so much for all the pixies for my insurance! Hopefully I'll have some good news to share soon.
I totally forgot to mention in the beginning of the PTR - every year, we fly in on a Monday and leave on a Friday. Since Russ is coming with us and he's still in school, we had to adjust our days so that he didn't lose TOO much school time. The way it is already, he'll only have had 9 full days of class before the trip (a 3 day weekend for Labor Day and a 4 day weekend for one of the Jewish holidays I think). But only 7 days just didn't seem long enough
Instead of arriving on a Monday, we did the math and figured out that if we flew in early Saturday, we'd have a whole 2 extra days, plus extra meals to go along with the days, at not too much of an increased price. There was also no difference in airfare between Saturdays and Mondays, so that's that! I need all the time down there that I can get.
Day 4: MNSSHP!
We're not too sure what we'll be doing during the day before the party. Most likely, DTD. It's either DTD or Animal Kingdom, but I'd prefer DTD. We've been raving about Earl of Sandwich, and I could reallyyyyy go for one of their All-American's (the turkey/cranberry one). Pat gets the Meatball sub. I can't wait
Since it's still being debated about what time we'll be allowed in for the party, we'll still head over at around 4 pm. We have daily park hoppers anyway, so it doesn't really apply to us.
MNSSHP is one of the highlights of our trip! We the parade, especially, and Hallowishes. Last year, we went to the party twice because once just isn't enough! Adding an extra person and less days didn't make it feasible this year, but we REALLY love this party. We're also going to be Trick or Treating
Day 5: Epcot Day
Even though we'll have been to Epcot earlier in the week, we'll be heading back today. The first day we won't have seen any of World Showcase, so today is also going to tour that.
I really think Russ will love World Showcase. He and I both speak German (and none of the other friends or family do) so it'll be nice to actually hear other people speak it.
We're definitely looking forward to the new caramel shop, that's opening that same day!
We have lunch at 12:40 pm at Coral Reef (a favorite of Pat's and mine) and dinner at Biergarten at 7:15 pm. It's so hard to get good pictures inside Biergarten because of the lighting, so Russ will be very surprised when he sees it himself.
After Biergarten, we'll catch Illuminations. I've only seen that show once, and I think I missed a large portion of it because honestly I wasn't that impressed :. But everyone loves the show, so I'm going to give it another chance. It very well could've just been me.
Day 6: Animal Kingdom Day
If we do DTD on the MNSSHP day (which we almost definitely will), today will be our Animal Kingdom day.
I really enjoy AK, with the exception of the gorillas in Pangani . I'll just scurry past that portion and wait for the guys to catch up.
Must Do's for Animal Kingdom:
Expedition Everest - not only is it a fun ride, but I call Russ a Yeti. My explanation was because he's so hairy, he could be a Yeti or Sasquatch - actually, I usually call him Sassy, which is short for Sasquatch. Honestly, he's not that hairy, but that's what big sisters are for When I describe the ride to Russ, I just call it Yeti Mountain. We ordered the personalized maps from Disney and he looked through them with us, and he saw the huge mountain and said, "Is that Yeti Mountain?!" It was really cute
Dinosaur - Pat and I both love this ride. It's so much fun. We don't mind how harshly it jerks you around.
Kilimanjaro Safari - My favorite in the whole park. I dream of one day going on a real African Safari (the hunting kind, but still ) and it's so amazing to see all the animals just wandering around naturally. I could spend my whole day riding that ride.
The walking trails (Pangani & Maharajah) - we like walking through and seeing all the animals. (Minus the gorillas for me)
Would Like To's:
I've always wanted to go see one of the veterinarian procedures at Rafiki's Planet Watch, but I know they typically only do them first thing in the morning. I'm the only one in the group who is interested, so I'll probably miss it again.
Kali River Rapids - Russ loves raft rides. I hate walking around wet. It's just so uncomfortable on the thighs. We'll probably do it though
Flights of Wonder - I'm not sure if the show will be on while we're there (it wasn't last year) but we saw it in 2008 and enjoyed it.
Primeval Whirl - It was more fun than we expected. We'll probably go on again.
Finding Nemo - The Musical - the one attraction that we've consistently missed in Animal Kingdom! I still haven't seen it. But, I also still haven't seen the movie so it might not be that big of a deal. Also, I saw the lady who plays Dorey on a Travel Channel show, and she really freaked me out
After Animal Kingdom, we have a dinner ADR at California Grill for 7:40. I'm trying to snag a later ADR to give us more time in between the hotel and CG (we won't be able to stay until 5 pm at AK if we keep the 7:40 ADR), and also so we could hopefully hear/see Hallowishes from CG. When we made the ADRs we were planning on just having Wishes, which is why I made the 7:40 time, but they fooled me! I'm really looking forward to Cali Grill, it's always a wonderful meal and experience.
Coming up....Only 3 days Left?!?!
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All caught up on you PTR. Your plans sound like so much fun. We considered doing the MNSSHP, but decided we just had too much other stuff going on this time. Maybe next year!
Sometimes, it doesn't even matter if it's a professional or not. The dog I had before Layla was boarded when I went away. The kennel called to say that his arthritis was acting up so they were moving him to be boarded at my vet's. I called the vet a few times a day and they kept saying he's fine, he's eating, he's resting, etc. So you can imagine my surprise when I went to pick him up and they brought him out on a stretcher and said, "You mean, you didn't know he was paralyzed?"
The kennel says that they took him into the vets walking but arthritic. The vet says they brought him in paralyzed. I'll never know what really happened, but it just goes to show how hard it is to find honest, trustworthy people - even professionals
Holy Crap!!! I just can't believe that! I would have been beyond angry. Also, I'm so sorry they cancelled your coverage without any notice. I hope you get this all taken care of so you can sleep soundly soon.
On a lighter note, your plans are looking great. It seems like you are eating at a few of my favorite places. 50's Prime Time Cafe, Coral Reef, and EoS...plus you like the same sandwich that I do. Oh, that makes me want one so bad right now! And Cali Grill is soooo good! Can't wait to read all about it when you get back.
Sorry to hear about the insurance, hope everything works out can you get Medicaid?Congrats on the extra 2 days! We have a sub shop here in DE called Capriotti's that has a turkey/cranberry sandwich so that sounds really good! All the diner plans sound delish!
Wow you are so close now, can hardly believe it, almost in single digits. I love it that you are leaving on Saturday, wonderful time for extra days.
Thanks! We've never gone on a weekend before, so I'm hoping it's not TOO crazy. We're on the first available flight so I'm crossing my fingers that it won't be as bad as middle of the afternoon.
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More great plans! I have to agree about MNSSHP -- it is so fantastic! I'm hoping to get to go again some day.
I hope you get to go again! There's definitely something for everyone.
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More great plans! Congrats on the extra days!
Thank you!
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Hope you are back in the good Disney spirits today!
You've been in my prayers!
Love your plans so well thought out!!
Can't wait to read more!!
Thank you so much for the prayers and pixies!!
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All caught up on you PTR. Your plans sound like so much fun. We considered doing the MNSSHP, but decided we just had too much other stuff going on this time. Maybe next year!
You guys have so much awesome stuff going on, I don't blame you for not making it to the MNSSHP!
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Holy Crap!!! I just can't believe that! I would have been beyond angry. Also, I'm so sorry they cancelled your coverage without any notice. I hope you get this all taken care of so you can sleep soundly soon.
On a lighter note, your plans are looking great. It seems like you are eating at a few of my favorite places. 50's Prime Time Cafe, Coral Reef, and EoS...plus you like the same sandwich that I do. Oh, that makes me want one so bad right now! And Cali Grill is soooo good! Can't wait to read all about it when you get back.
The All American sandwich is my faaavoriteee I'm looking forward to that sandwich more than some of the TS restaurants we'll be eating at!
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Sorry to hear about the insurance, hope everything works out can you get Medicaid?Congrats on the extra 2 days! We have a sub shop here in DE called Capriotti's that has a turkey/cranberry sandwich so that sounds really good! All the diner plans sound delish!
Thanks! Unfortunately, I'm not eligible for Medicaid. Since I'm technically still employed (although listed as an "inactive employee"), my employer provides our insurance so they wouldn't allow anything to supplement in the meantime.
I wish we had a sub shop around here that had a similar sandwich!
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Wowza that is a lot of park in one day...you will have a great time
Thanks!!
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Congrats on the extra days!!! The plans look great!!
Thank you!!
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That is terrible about your insurance coverage. I hope you get it all worked out soon.
Thank you! Me too. I'm going back to my orthopedist today (Thursday) so we'll know where I stand with that part of it.
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your DHS day plans! 
I am so sorry that your coverage was canceled! 
I need all the time down there that I can get. 
It's so hard to get good pictures inside Biergarten because of the lighting, so Russ will be very surprised when he sees it himself.
. I'll just scurry past that portion and wait for the guys to catch up.
When I describe the ride to Russ, I just call it Yeti Mountain. We ordered the personalized maps from Disney and he looked through them with us, and he saw the huge mountain and said, "Is that Yeti Mountain?!" It was really cute 
) and it's so amazing to see all the animals just wandering around naturally. I could spend my whole day riding that ride.
I'm really looking forward to Cali Grill, it's always a wonderful meal and experience.
Cassie
Sorry to hear about the insurance, hope everything works out can you get Medicaid?Congrats on the extra 2 days! We have a sub shop here in DE called Capriotti's that has a turkey/cranberry sandwich so that sounds really good! All the diner plans sound delish!
Liz 
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