[gingita]

I can't believe my trip is just days away--time has flown so fast! I have researched everything to death since it's my first time going to WDW, so here is the final tentative plan until we get there (which I am sure the plan will be worthless at that point ).

The Cast
Me (Ginger)--21 yrs
Sister (Kelli)--17 yrs

Dates
June 21-27 at the Coronado Springs
June 27-July 3 at the Dolphin (minus Kelli since it's a business convention)

Day One--June 21
Arrive at MCO around 2:35pm and either take the ME or Quicksilver--haven't decided for sure which one yet (my one big decision left)
Spend the evening at the MK

Day Two--June 22
A full day at the MK starting with EMH morning
Late breakfast (10:25) at Crystal Palace
Dinner at the Plaza Restaurant

Day Three--June 23
Epcot day including the EMH night
Lunch at Les Chefs de France
Definitely want to catch Illuminations and ride Soarin'

Day Four--June 24
Star Wars Weekend!!! I was so excited when I found out they were extending it.
Lunch at the 50s Prime Time Cafe
Head to MK for EMH night

Day Five--June 25
EMH Morning at the AK
Lunch at Flame Tree Barbeque
Meeting up with my friend Tim for dinner at 'Ohana
SpectroMagic and Wishes at the MK following dinner

Day Six--June 26
Morning at Epcot
Lunch at San Angel Inn
No real plans for the evening--probably shopping at DTD and dinner at Earl of Sandwich after all the rave reviews I have heard--definitely want to try a sundae at Ghiradellis

Day Seven--June 27
Kelli's last day before her flight at 5:25pm
EMH Morning at Epcot to ride Soarin' a few times
Head to MK for opening
PS for both Chef Mickeys (11:15am) and the Maya Grill (7am)--which one we choose will be decided later--depends on how much time we want to spend in the parks if we choose Chef Mickeys
Get Kelli on the ME for her return to the airport
I move over to the Dolphin

Days Eight-Twelve--June 28-July 2
Business conference at the Dolphin for Phi Beta Lambda (a college business organization for which I am a national officer)--will be extremely busy with that, but hope to catch some time at the parks in my down time. Also we will be having a March of Dimes MiniWalk on June 30 at the Boardwalk--so if you happen to be there and see a mass of a few hundred people with MoD shirts on, that's why. The conference actually brings in about 2500 people, but not all participate in the walk. The high school version (FBLA) of the conference which is June 24-June 27 brings about 6000+ people in, so I am sure their walk will be much bigger.

Day Thirteen--July 3
Breakfast at Kona Cafe so I can try the tonga toast everyone raves about
Day is TBD still--depends on my mood
Towncar back to airport at 3pm for 5:25 flight

Everyday after...suffer through PDD until I return again.

[EmpressJenny]

I can't wait to read your trip report when you get home!

[DisneyTeacher]

Your plans look great, you have some great PSs. You are going to have a great trip, you have long enough to slow down and enjoy some of the extras at WDW.

[Willbegone]

I too can't wait to see the TR! I love first timers reports. Have a great time!

[queensmama]

YOu are going to have a blast.

[tragic312]

your trip sounds like a lot of fun. i hope you enjoy your trip. can't wait for pics and TR.

[tink74]

Have a great time gingita!! I'm jealous your leaving a few days before I am!

Maybe we'll run into each other in your "down" conference time....I'll be 5 and a half months pregnant, and I'm sticking out pretty far, so if you see a short pregnant chick and a 6ft. 2 guy with a crew cut, it may be my husband and myself. Feel free to say hi!

You have a great plan! Should be a lot of fun!

[gingita]

Thanks everyone! And I will definitely have a trip report with lots of pictures! I better get busy since it's my last day off work before I leave and I have lots to do to get ready for both the vacation and the convention.

One more thing...has anyone ever traveled with a long formal dress? Any tips on keeping it as wrinkle-free as possible on the plane?

[Dana]

Your trip sounds great. I would make that decision on ME quickly. It may take awhile for your to get your luggage tags. I can't wait to read all about this trip.

[gingita]

Well I am signed up for the ME. I received tags, but they were for the wrong resort and it didn't have any flight information listed. It was very odd. My sister for sure will take the ME back to the airport--we just aren't sure what we are going to use for the arrival yet.