In just over a month we are headed back to the World for the Big WDWFGU Meetup! In fact, since we are driving down, we leave one month from tomorrow! As some of you may know, we are DVC Members but since someone has used up most of our points for Princess Half Marathon Weekend we are returning to the Value Resorts. We are staying at Pop Century from October 14-24. I have to admit I am excited to stay at Pop again. I miss the Values. I love the in your face themeing
Travelling with me is my husband Erik and of course Mister Penguin and Itty Bitty ( and yes we know we're odd. But hey, some people have kids, some people have pets, we have Mister and Itty ) I am a huge planner and Erik is not at all. But it works fine because I love the planning and he is fine just going along with whatever! Clearly we are made for each other Anyway, this trip I decided to have 2 days with NO plans. So far I've been able to keep them that way but the other days are getting busier We were only going to make 3 ADR's and we're now up to 7 I'm really looking forward to this trip though. It's been a very busy summer at work and we've had lots of issues with staff ( the joys of working with students ). Plus, we get to meet a bunch of you guys and gals Here are what are plans are looking like so far.
October 14 We will probably be arriving later in the afternoon so before we head to Pop, we are going to pick up some groceries at Publix and check out the Disney outlet store. We are also going to have dinner at Sweet Tomatoes because we loved it so much last time ( thanks Robyn ). Then we'll just chill out in the room.
October 15 Today is Animal Kingdom day! We have FP+ for Kali River Rapids, Expedition Everest and the safari. As of now the park is open until 8:30pm so we're hoping to check out the dark side of the park At some point I'll have to do a 3 mile run to keep up with my marathon training.
October 16 Heading to Magic Kingdom today. We have a lunch ADR at the Diamond Horseshoe. I'm very excited for this because I've never seen it open before! FP+ for Buzz, Space Mt and 7DMT. Dinner will be at Contempo Cafe and then we're heading up to the TOTWL for Hallowishes for meet up #1.
October 17 Epcot day! Lunch at the Garden Grill. Garden Grill is a must do for us every trip We have FP+ for Living with the Land, Frozen and the Character Spot. Dinner will be at the Food and Wine booths. I can't wait for the reviews to start coming out so I can finalize my list.
October 18 Today is one of two days that we have NO plans. Erik is looking forward to it I think. Another 3 mile run will have to happen today though.
October 19 Hollywood Studios. FP+ for Tower of Terror and Toy Story. We might do stand by for the Rockin Roller Coaster. We are doing the Star Wars Fireworks Dessert Party this night. I can't wait!
October 20 Starting out at Animal Kingdom today. FP+ for Dinosaur, Primeval Whirl and Expedition Everest. The evening will be spent at Disney Springs with dinner at Splitsville. It's our first time eating there. Again, I'll have to run 3 miles at some point.
October 21 The second no plans day!
October 22 Tonight is meet up #2 at the TOTWL. I can't wait to try the 7 layer cake We also have brunch reservations at Trails End. Trails End is another must do for us. I'm beyond excited they started weekend brunch as it was very hard trying to decide between breakfast and dinner (both are SO good). Now we get the best of both We might ankle (or roll) over to MK for a bit afterwards. I've got 5 miles on my training plan today. Seriously, what have I gotten myself in to??
October 23 Epcot day again. Definatly hitting up more Food and Wine Booths. We've got FP+ for Soarin and Spaceship Earth. Tonight we have to pack
October 24 Check out day ( Not happy about that. But we are having breakfast at Kona Cafe for the first time! I'm thinking of trying the Tonga Toast. Then we'll head to MK. Might even make it for rope drop We have FP+ for 7DMT, Splash Mt and Haunted Mansion. We have a lunch ADR at LIberty Tree Tavern because I need the ooey gooey toffee cake. Then we are headed back home. Boo! But we'll be back in January and I'll be back in February also