We're almost there! *twilightsparrow's Pre-Trip Report*

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We're almost there! *twilightsparrow's Pre-Trip Report*

In a little less than 3 weeks we'll be arriving at my magical place with our son for his first visit! We are beyond excited and super ready for this trip. I can't wait for all of the food (I'm serious when I say that I am so ready to eat...lol) and to check out Port Orleans Riverside. I put together an itinerary revolving around our dining reservations, but nothing is set in stone except for the reservations and MVMCP.

Friday 11/16/12
Arrive at MCO at 10:00am and take the Magical Express to PORS
Early Dinner at Boatwright's
MVMCP at 7:00

Saturday 11/17/12
Animal Kingdom
Lunch at Yak & Yeti
Dinner at Fulton's Crab House

Sunday 11/18/12
Resort Day
Character Breakfast at 'Ohana

Monday 11/19/12
Epcot
Lunch at Rose & Crown
Dinner at Coral Reef
Illuminations

Tuesday 11/20/12
Hollywood Studios
Dinner at Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater
Fantasmic!

Wednesday 11/21/12
Magic Kingdom
Late Lunch at Liberty Tree Tavern (our Thanksgiving meal)
Disney Wishes

Thursday 11/22/12 " Thanksgiving
Magic Kingdom
Dinner at California Grill

Friday 11/23/12
Downtown Disney
Lunch at Cap'n Jack's Restaurant

Saturday 11/24/12
Morning at the Resort
Check out at 11:00 and catch the Magical Express back to MCO

Sunday 11/25/12
Begin planning for the next trip

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Looks like a fabulous plan. Are you packed yet? laugh

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Sadly no...lol...my husband wishes I spent longer on my packing but I start about a week out...maybe...lol. Big smile

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twilightsparrow wrote:
Sadly no...lol...my husband wishes I spent longer on my packing but I start about a week out...maybe...lol. Big smile

Oh, he's a keeper! Mine thinks I'm OCD when I bring the suitcases out a few weeks before a trip. laugh

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So excited for you! I cant wait to hear about MVMCP, mickey

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I like the idea of doing MVMCP on the arrival day. Sounds like a fun way to start the trip!

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finngirl wrote:
Oh, he's a keeper! Mine thinks I'm OCD when I bring the suitcases out a few weeks before a trip. laugh

I was just told yesterday that maybe I should start working on the packing...but even though we're homebound because of Sandy I still probably won't get to it today...but hubby is fretting over it waiting ...haha.

Magic Mirror wrote:
So excited for you! I cant wait to hear about MVMCP, mickey

We went in 2010 for our babymoon and loved it!...hopefully we can have just as good of an experience with our toddler this time crossfingers ...but it will definitely be in my trip report.

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I like the idea of doing MVMCP on the arrival day. Sounds like a fun way to start the trip!

It's the only day we could have done it while we're down there as well...I had no idea they didn't have it the entire week of Thanksgiving when I booked our trip. Since we arrive there early I figured we could nap, enjoy the afternoon at PORS and then head on over for some magic Big smile

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Sounds like a great trip, can't wait to hear all about it when you get back!

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twilightsparrow wrote:
The Cookie Crumbler wrote:
I like the idea of doing MVMCP on the arrival day. Sounds like a fun way to start the trip!

It's the only day we could have done it while we're down there as well...I had no idea they didn't have it the entire week of Thanksgiving when I booked our trip. Since we arrive there early I figured we could nap, enjoy the afternoon at PORS and then head on over for some magic Big smile

I definately recommend a nap. I went to MVMCP last year on my first day. I was up at 3:30 that morning, went straight to Epcot after checking in at Pop, followed by dinner at Chef Mickey's and then the party. I didn't get back to Pop until midnight. It made for a very long day.

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Sounds fantastic and like a fabulous plan. You are going to have a wonderful trip, be sure to take lots of pictures!

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Great plans!! And I would have started packing 6 months ago...but that's just me. I've heard I might be a tad OCD....

I love lunch at the Yak & Yeti - you will have such a greet time!

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Yay....Can't wait to hear all about it

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Thank you all...I can't wait to take pictures and video!...lots of food pictures too...lol. Still without power in my own home, but am at my in-laws who just got power back today, so we are more than ready for this trip to my magical place Smile

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