Plex and Lettripp's "Thank-You Trip" - Pre-Trip Report

[lettripp]

We're going back to the world! And this time I promise to actually finish an entire week's worth of trip reports!

Cast:
DMIL and DFIL (Took DH to The World 20 years ago but haven't been back)
DH (Plex... fellow Intercotee and WDW Obsessor)
Me! (Obsessed with all things Disney since 1988)

The idea for this trip came about because we wanted to thank our parents for helping us with our wedding last year. My parents are a bit "Disneyed Out," as they took my sisters and I so frequently growing up, and we are planning to take them to Vero Beach at some point in the future, instead. However, DH's parents have not been to The World in quite some time and are VERY excited for Disney with adults. We are excited to spend quality time with them (and of course, to go to Disney as well)!

We fly out of Bradley in 12 days (!!!!!!!!!!) and are going to have 8 glorious days of parks, food and fun! We made all of our reservations as soon as we were able and are revisiting favorites like California Grille, 50s Primetime and Le Cellier, and trying some new places, like Whispering Canyon, The Grand Floridan Cafe and others. We also booked a Wishes Desert Party, tickets for Cirque de Soeil and the Hoop Dee Do Review. Although the schedule is jam packed we built in plenty of time for relaxing (including spa manicures and pedicures for us ladies and plenty of pool time).

One interesting challenge we may encounter on this trip is that my husband and I have started eating quite differently in recent months (low, low carb, no processed foods) and when we stray from this diet, we tend to not feel too well. We aren't planning to be completely strict about it on this trip, but we are going to have to be smart or it could make for some long days. No way I'm leaving without school bread and a Dole Whip though .

We are going to be staying in the Villas at Wilderness Lodge, which is another first for us. In fact, neither of us have ever even been inside Wilderness Lodge at all so we are quite excited for the stay!! Although we are normally night-owls in the parks, DH's parents are morning-people so we will likely see park open each day, nap, and then hit evening EMH's after we are rested again. It is a change up from the norm, but well worth it to spend the week together as a family .

I'm sure DH (Plex) will chime-in with corrections and add-ons at some point. In the meantime, the countdown is ON and we can't wait!!!

[SBETigg]

Sounds like a lot of fun! I hope the diet changes don't cause issues, but I think you can stay pretty well on plan at most restaurants. Enjoy!

[faline]

What fun!! I bet you'll love Wilderness Ldoge!!

[Mickey'sGirl]

What terrific plans! I wish you a very happy holiday!

[emerzmom]

Your trip sounds wonderful! I am looking forward to the Trip Reports!

Julie

[TikiGoddess]

Sounds like an awesome trip! You're hitting some of my favorites -- WL, Cali Grille, and Hoop de Doo. We're leaving out of Bradley on July 16, so right after you all (but we won't be at WDW until after you leave).

I hope the waiting goes by quickly for you -- I'll be counting down right by you!

Kathy

[January-2007]

Hope you all have a great time!

[Plex]

Some items to add on here:

My parents haven't been to WDW in more than 20 years. As you all know, the place is significantly different from what it used to be. They haven't been to Animal Kingdom or Downtown Disney, and so much other the other parks is new and different. My parents were big fans of Epcot on their last trip, so I'm really excited to share everything with them. My mom is a big fan of the shows, and my dad is a big animal lover, so I'm really excited to take them to AK and to all of the newer shows.

Totally super psyched! We have this thing almost over-planned (if there is such a thing) and we're going to try to do EVERYTHING in an 8 day 7 night stay. We're also doing doing Cirque, HDDR, the girls are going to the Spa, etc. It's going to be a crazy packed trip!

Going to be awesome

[Mammabruski]

ne interesting challenge we may encounter on this trip is that my husband and I have started eating quite differently in recent months (low, low carb, no processed foods) and when we stray from this diet, we tend to not feel too well. We aren't planning to be completely strict about it on this trip, but we are going to have to be smart or it could make for some long days. No way I'm leaving without school bread and a Dole Whip though .

I hear you! I started weight watchers about a month before the trip I went on last month and I was not going to "diet" on vacation. I was careful and didn't go overboard, but I ate what I wanted with a more critical eye to healthy options. In the end it all went well, I felt good and I lost a tiny bit of weight while I was there (all that walking)! I found that the TS restaurants we did had plenty of good, fresh, healthy options....

I hope you have a great trip, it sounds like a you have an exciting, fun packed schedule!

[KylesMom]

As if you two don't usually have a blast, what a wonderful way to expand the joy than to take the parents with! I know you will all have a magical time. So many things planned, how could you not?! I am sure you will love WL too!

[lettripp]

We have been back about a week and I'm sorry for the delay in reporting! DH also got a new job (yay!) and as soon as we got back, apartment hunting began! And now packing is underway! Hooraaay for good life changes. Anyway, I will start working on the reports while resting between packing.

[emerzmom]

Congrats on the great life changes. Looking forward to your trip reports!

Julie

[vizsla]

Sounds like you have a great trip planned.