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Fri, 03/13/2015 - 16:41
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Sunny FL May trip

So they don't call it Friday the 13th for nothing....my reservations did not show up online so I couldn't make any FP+ yesterday at my 60 day mark. Had to call this morning and a sweet girl named Raven got it right! Yayy!! We are on our way!!

My DH and I have decided to make a last-minute (for us anyways) trip to the happiest place on earth. After this harsh winter, he had had enough and came in one day and said make the reservations now. I am usually the one that has to talk him into going so much! lol

So this is the plan: May 11-17th POR w/6 day phopper tickets
New things for us: Star Wars Weekend, eating at some new restaurants, meeting up with the Ferrets

Made all the FP+ choices we wanted and got them later in the day this time. That way we can laze around at the resort and swim or eat a big breakfast or just sleep in late. This is going to be a lazy visit.

Our schedule which is subject to change:

11-drive down, check in resort, then DHS FP+ are Indiana Jones, Star Tours, and Toy Story Mania
12-park hop, MK for FP+ SDMT, Buzz, and HM
13-park hop, AK FP+ Safari, Dinosaur, and Lion King show (which we skipped last time)
14-park hop, Epcot for FP+ MS, Soarin, and Nemo
15-AK, Epcot for FP+ Figment, TT, and SE and Herman's Hermits
16-last day sad DHS for SWW, then MK late night FP+ Splash Mtn, SDMT, and Buzz and meetup with Ferrets.
17-leave

We haven't made any dinner reservations yet. May play it by ear this time. Will add if any changes come up.

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Fri, 03/13/2015 - 17:44
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Sounds great! I want to book a last minute trip too! Can you work on my husband? laugh

Sorry to hear about the kinks this morning, were you still able to get everything you wanted? It looks like you've got some good picks! awesome

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Fri, 03/13/2015 - 17:54
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Sounds like a wonderful trip!

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Fri, 03/13/2015 - 17:56
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Woo hoo! And who can blame you for planning a trip after that winter?!?!

And a meetup with the Ferrets to boot! Wonder how many ears he will be wearing laugh

Fri, 03/13/2015 - 18:33
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Allie wrote:
Sounds great! I want to book a last minute trip too! Can you work on my husband? laugh

Sorry to hear about the kinks this morning, were you still able to get everything you wanted? It looks like you've got some good picks! awesome

Haha think he would listen to me? I can always try! Thanks Allie!! Yes I got all the ones we wanted but I was very panicky this morning!

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Mad Hatter wrote:
Sounds like a wonderful trip!

Thank you!

Fri, 03/13/2015 - 18:34
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Woo hoo! And who can blame you for planning a trip after that winter?!?!

And a meetup with the Ferrets to boot! Wonder how many ears he will be wearing laugh

laugh We will have to wait and find out!

Fri, 03/13/2015 - 21:03
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Glad you got your FPs! yay Tomorrow is my FP day - hope it goes smoothly!

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Fri, 03/13/2015 - 22:37
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I just got home from the last-minute trip I booked...and I wanna go again already.

Instead I will read your trip report, and those of everyone else who writes one. Yay for trip reports!

Fri, 03/13/2015 - 22:55
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Awesome Boomer...Go..Go..Go... clapping

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Sounds great, Boomer! So glad you get to meet up with the Ferrets and do a SWW. Which new restaurants are you thinking about?

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Thanks Belinda! Hope you got your choices too!

Thanks crazycatperson! I don't think we ever stop planning, do we? Lol

mickey watchmaker thanks!

Hi alicemouse, thank you! We have never eaten at Germany or Japan at Epcot. We are still trying to decide where we want to eat or we may just wing it and eat CS plus the food booths at Epcot. We pretty much eat the same places at all the other parks.

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Well it is getting closer! Only 28 days! We are just waiting on our Magicbands to be shipped! Our DD and her DH are flying down on Wed so we are getting very excited for them!!
If anyone has been to the tequila bar, how was your experience? It may be one of those firsts for us!

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93boomer wrote:
Well it is getting closer! Only 28 days! We are just waiting on our Magicbands to be shipped! Our DD and her DH are flying down on Wed so we are getting very excited for them!!
If anyone has been to the tequila bar, how was your experience? It may be one of those firsts for us!

yay clapping yay

If you're talking about La Cava del Tequila it is a must for me! I love the avocado margarita!

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93boomer wrote:
Well it is getting closer! Only 28 days! We are just waiting on our Magicbands to be shipped! Our DD and her DH are flying down on Wed so we are getting very excited for them!!
If anyone has been to the tequila bar, how was your experience? It may be one of those firsts for us!

I've been to La Cava. I was there about 20 minutes before it opened and there was a line. No ride at the end but there was an amazing margarita waiting for me. I got the Horchata Margarita (DELISH). The girl in line with me was in the same situation as me, the hubby didn't like tequila so we wanted to just hang out together and drink. LOL I would love to have time to sit in there, have some chips and salsa and try a couple of flights! The only thing that disappointed me is the drinks were all pre-made. I would have loved to gone in and had interaction with the bartenders while they were making my drink. But with the crowds that place gets, I understand.

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Tue, 04/14/2015 - 12:40
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Allie wrote:
93boomer wrote:
Well it is getting closer! Only 28 days! We are just waiting on our Magicbands to be shipped! Our DD and her DH are flying down on Wed so we are getting very excited for them!!
If anyone has been to the tequila bar, how was your experience? It may be one of those firsts for us!

yay clapping yay

If you're talking about La Cava del Tequila it is a must for me! I love the avocado margarita!

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93boomer wrote:
Well it is getting closer! Only 28 days! We are just waiting on our Magicbands to be shipped! Our DD and her DH are flying down on Wed so we are getting very excited for them!!
If anyone has been to the tequila bar, how was your experience? It may be one of those firsts for us!

I've been to La Cava. I was there about 20 minutes before it opened and there was a line. No ride at the end but there was an amazing margarita waiting for me. I got the Horchata Margarita (DELISH). The girl in line with me was in the same situation as me, the hubby didn't like tequila so we wanted to just hang out together and drink. LOL I would love to have time to sit in there, have some chips and salsa and try a couple of flights! The only thing that disappointed me is the drinks were all pre-made. I would have loved to gone in and had interaction with the bartenders while they were making my drink. But with the crowds that place gets, I understand.

Sorry I was in a hurry and didn't look up the name silly . But, yes it is the La Cava. I have heard about the avocado one! I may try that one! I think DH is trying a flight. Thank you!!

Yeah they were really packed last trip so we didn't get in. Keep fingers crossed we can get in this time! I agree JMed! Didn't know they were premade! I will pass that on to my DD cause she was going to try it this week. Thank you!!

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Got email that Magicbands are on their way!!!! yeah

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Got email that Magicbands are on their way!!!! yeah

yay clapping yay clapping yay

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93boomer wrote:
Got email that Magicbands are on their way!!!! yeah

yay clapping YAY!!!!

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Sounds so wonderful! And you get to meet the Ferrets! I'm soooooooooooo jealous! Give them a hug from me! Safe travels!!!!!!!! xoxoxo

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Watch out for those Ferrets..lol.... yay

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Watch out for those Ferrets..lol.... yay

I just hope the male has been domesticated! laugh

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figgy wrote:
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Watch out for those Ferrets..lol.... yay

I just hope the male has been domesticated! laugh


eek biggrin laugh silly crossfingers awesome

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Watch out for those Ferrets..lol.... yay

I just hope the male has been domesticated! laugh


eek biggrin laugh silly crossfingers awesome

Mrs Ferret keeps a pack of these handy for when I am good Wink

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rolling rolling I will keep an eye out for those snacks Mr Ferret!!

Thanks everyone for the good wishes!!! We got our magicbands in yesterday after I paced all day. And I went clothes shopping today. Now, we are all set to go. waiting waiting

Our DD and her DH are having a wonderful time down there now except for the rain. But, she said it has been very empty so far and they have got to see everything they wanted so far. So happy for them right now!! biggrin and very jealous!!

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rolling rolling I will keep an eye out for those snacks Mr Ferret!!

Thanks everyone for the good wishes!!! We got our magicbands in yesterday after I paced all day. And I went clothes shopping today. Now, we are all set to go. waiting waiting

Our DD and her DH are having a wonderful time down there now except for the rain. But, she said it has been very empty so far and they have got to see everything they wanted so far. So happy for them right now!! biggrin and very jealous!!

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope the days speed by until you leave! xoxo

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figgy wrote:
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rolling rolling I will keep an eye out for those snacks Mr Ferret!!

Thanks everyone for the good wishes!!! We got our magicbands in yesterday after I paced all day. And I went clothes shopping today. Now, we are all set to go. waiting waiting

Our DD and her DH are having a wonderful time down there now except for the rain. But, she said it has been very empty so far and they have got to see everything they wanted so far. So happy for them right now!! biggrin and very jealous!!

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope the days speed by until you leave! xoxo

Thank you so much!!!!! wink

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Well it is getting closer! Only 28 days! We are just waiting on our Magicbands to be shipped! Our DD and her DH are flying down on Wed so we are getting very excited for them!!
If anyone has been to the tequila bar, how was your experience? It may be one of those firsts for us!

I've been to La Cava. I was there about 20 minutes before it opened and there was a line. No ride at the end but there was an amazing margarita waiting for me. I got the Horchata Margarita (DELISH). The girl in line with me was in the same situation as me, the hubby didn't like tequila so we wanted to just hang out together and drink. LOL I would love to have time to sit in there, have some chips and salsa and try a couple of flights! The only thing that disappointed me is the drinks were all pre-made. I would have loved to gone in and had interaction with the bartenders while they were making my drink. But with the crowds that place gets, I understand.

Thanks for the tips JMed. My DD did get the avocado margarita and loved it! Definitely trying it now! Her DH got a tequila flight and loved it too! I think my DH is going to try the one they got. awesome

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93boomer wrote:
JMed wrote:
93boomer wrote:
Well it is getting closer! Only 28 days! We are just waiting on our Magicbands to be shipped! Our DD and her DH are flying down on Wed so we are getting very excited for them!!
If anyone has been to the tequila bar, how was your experience? It may be one of those firsts for us!

I've been to La Cava. I was there about 20 minutes before it opened and there was a line. No ride at the end but there was an amazing margarita waiting for me. I got the Horchata Margarita (DELISH). The girl in line with me was in the same situation as me, the hubby didn't like tequila so we wanted to just hang out together and drink. LOL I would love to have time to sit in there, have some chips and salsa and try a couple of flights! The only thing that disappointed me is the drinks were all pre-made. I would have loved to gone in and had interaction with the bartenders while they were making my drink. But with the crowds that place gets, I understand.

Thanks for the tips JMed. My DD did get the avocado margarita and loved it! Definitely trying it now! Her DH got a tequila flight and loved it too! I think my DH is going to try the one they got. awesome

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Thanks for the reminder Figgy!!!

My DD and her DH just got back from the honeymoon!! They had a wonderful time at WDW!!! clapping We are so excited about our upcoming trip even more after talking to her about their fun!! They ate at several new places that we haven't ever tried so they are on our to-do-list now. Cannot wait!!!!!!
They liked staying at the Pop. She is used to staying with us at moderates so there is a difference between the two. They used the pool quite a bit. They weren't overly impressed with the food court but did eat there several times. I think there just aren't as many choices as POR. They liked having the one bus to the parks. Their room was right near it, so not much walking to do. Overall, I think they would stay there again but would do the meal plan next trip.

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93boomer wrote:
Thanks for the reminder Figgy!!!

My DD and her DH just got back from the honeymoon!! They had a wonderful time at WDW!!! clapping We are so excited about our upcoming trip even more after talking to her about their fun!! They ate at several new places that we haven't ever tried so they are on our to-do-list now. Cannot wait!!!!!!
They liked staying at the Pop. She is used to staying with us at moderates so there is a difference between the two. They used the pool quite a bit. They weren't overly impressed with the food court but did eat there several times. I think there just aren't as many choices as POR. They liked having the one bus to the parks. Their room was right near it, so not much walking to do. Overall, I think they would stay there again but would do the meal plan next trip.

You're welcome! BTW where are you meeting up with the Ferrets?

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