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Okay, I had subscribed to I could catch up and I just read the whole PTR. I spent my 40th there in 2008 and Loved it!! Your 30th will be Fab!
I too have done the sky diving, bungee jumping, cliff diving thing...now I have kids and I'm not allowed But, I have to draw the line at tatoos...I am a big baby.
Would love to try Narcoossee's on a future trip. I've only heard good things about it.
So, when you left your bathing suit in Vegas, you weren't wearing...were you???
And yes, you can get into IG in the morning they just have the bridge to France roped off. And like Cam and Kelly said, it's so nice to walk through GB and Canada with hardly a person in sight. Great picture taking time.
Okay, I had subscribed to I could catch up and I just read the whole PTR. I spent my 40th there in 2008 and Loved it!! Your 30th will be Fab!
I too have done the sky diving, bungee jumping, cliff diving thing...now I have kids and I'm not allowed But, I have to draw the line at tatoos...I am a big baby.
Would love to try Narcoossee's on a future trip. I've only heard good things about it.
So, when you left your bathing suit in Vegas, you weren't wearing...were you???
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I've been to Narcoossee's and loved it--I'm sure you will too!
No leaving the bathing suit in Vegas was part of a disaster morning. We overslept and I literally threw everything in a suitcase and rushed out we were almost late for spa appointments-- I think I left my bathing suit in a locker at Qua -- the spa in Caesar's Palace because we were already packed up for the day and I didn't want to put it damp in my purse. I had purchased said bathing suit at the end of season Walmart clearance so I think it was $10. No big deal!
Looking at the DVC website, all of the rooms are supposed to have a toaster in them and I remember even the studios having them. Did they take them out??
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Finally all caught up. I can't believe you didn't let Brandon plan the trip!!! I remember your original post letting us know that he'd be needing our help! But it sounds like you have some great plans for yourself. I think Citrico's is a great birthday restaurant . . . DH celebrated his birthday there the other year.
side note to Sharon . . . I'm another November birthday person that hasn't gotten to spend their birthday at WDW. I'm the only one in my family who hasn't been to WDW on his/her birthday.
Glad to hear you're getting your disposable sunglasses for your trip Heather. Good idea seeing if Blake owns a suitcase before it's too late. Getting closer by the day.
I went through the online check in process . . . added my Disney CheckCard to the reservation and double checked that my birthday was noted on the reservation. It has apparently been "noted" every time I've called member services about this trip. There are THREE notes that its my birthday! Once for the original reservation at AKV, once to move it to the Beach Club and once when I added DME. (You can't take them off online--but I'm not worried about overkill--I want a great view) By my count we're only 9 days from disney--I don't count today or departure day. In an hour and 20 minutes we'll be 8 days from Disney!
Have not started packing. Still have not decided about suitcases. Procrastinating. I have two more days off this week. I'll get it done on Thursday.
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I'm doing laundry so I'm back . . . I can't decide what shirts to pack. A lot of my Disney shirts are a little bit faded. I don't think they'll look snazzy in photos. I'm for sure taking the new "Off with His Head" shirt, but most of my newer cute/funny shirts are not Disney related. Today for example I'm wearing this beauty: Woot® : One Day, One Deal™
You are on your way Heather....see I like your way of thinking, I am the same way, never count the travel day or the day I am in when counting down the days, just makes the trip even closer
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I started thinking about things I was most excited about. And I discovered something I wasn't excited about: the dinner menu at Kona Cafe . . . so I changed Friday dinner after conferring with Brandon. Friday dinner (yes you can change your dinner reservations at a week out with some success depending on what you're looking for) is now a Flying Fish Cafe--the appetizer menu looks awesome and we remember the crab cake being really good!
So now things that we are most excited about:
Brandon is most excited about not being at work for 6 days. I know, I know--where is his list . . . he doesn't have one--he's just really glad to be going on vacation.
Blake is at work--so I can't ask him (yes everyone--thank goodness Blake has a job --having an unemployed teenager in the house was really draining the finances. And yes, he's still at work at 3am--he's working as a barback on Bourbon St)
I am excited for several things!
First stay at the Beach Club Villas. (Which Brandon has deemed out of place in Central Florida--they look like a yankee beach resort--yup they sure do)
I am super excited to see Captain EO again
I am extra super excited for Summernightastic an the Main Street Electrical Parade!
I cannot wait for arancini at Citricos! Yummy!
I am all ready to see my PP buddies Sharon and Wendy!
When I saw this, I thought, HEY I can check in too!! Then I rememeber I'm actually one day behind you, but that means I can check in tomorrow!!
I cannot wait to see you either! I'm bummed that I miss Sharon yet again..........unless we run into one another.............which we so totally should. She should meet my son cause he's ADORABLE. He's got a killer smile and eyes that'll melt you................... And my mama is awesome.
You are going to the BCV. At least I hope you do because it is my home. Although I warn you, the water is really too warm to cool you down, so Stormalong Bay may not be refreshing!!!
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But, I have to draw the line at tatoos...I am a big baby. 
those shirts Heather!!!
She should meet my son cause he's ADORABLE. He's got a killer smile and eyes that'll melt you................... And my mama is awesome. 
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