[Goodegirl2007]

Originally Posted by Jennatrz

Don't worry. Just take it day by day. I didn't realize it but we have the same countdown.

I'm trying!!! Just decided to take a break for a few minutes, and check in on my MBer's.

I hope you have a great vacation too! Hopefully the weather will be nice!

[Goodegirl2007]

Originally Posted by MissDisney

Oh, I love this... a TR that starts when it SHOULD start -- before you leave! I also love the Mother's Day gift you gave yourself LOL.

If I live near you (I'm in NJ too), I will happily water your plants. So now all you have to do is deal withthe swimsuit issue and buying that stroller!

I can't wait to go to the Tea room! Unfortunatley they were booked for Mother's Day, but we are going on the following Thursday - so that will be MY Mother's day!

Seems like there are lots of MBers from Jersey!! We need to organize some sort of card game or something!

My sister has abducted my plants, and is going to keep them until I return. I'm sure she will kill them, she does not have a green thumb! Thanks for the offer to watch them - I'm not sure if you were joking....but it was nice anyway!

[lisalovesmickey]

I Love a Pre Trip Report!

I don't understand the bathing suit situation.

The Stroller: We have the same stroller as you do in your Avatar. Are you buying a smaller one for WDW? I have been going back and forth on bringing a stroller in September, my DS will be 4 when we go.

Lisa

[Goodegirl2007]

Originally Posted by lisalovesmickey

I Love a Pre Trip Report!

I don't understand the bathing suit situation.

I buy a two piece tankini (mix and match) suit. I'm having a hard time finding the top part that I want, but I have the bottoms already.

Originally Posted by lisalovesmickey

The Stroller: We have the same stroller as you do in your Avatar. Are you buying a smaller one for WDW? I have been going back and forth on bringing a stroller in September, my DS will be 4 when we go.

The stroller from my Avatar has been retired for quite a long time now. It made 2 trips to Disney and it worked out ok - it was pretty bulky to get on the tram, and buses - but my DH was a trooper. For our last 3 trips, we have been using our Pliko P3, and now that is pretty messed up too. We are pretty hard on our strollers, and sending them through gate check before we get on the plane, has really messed them up. So we are in search for stroller #3.

I really want to bring a stroller of my own, because I want it to recline so he can take a nap. I've seen little ones sleeping in the rented strollers, but it looks a little uncomfortable, and my son will not fall asleep like that - I usually just lower him down little by little, and he falls asleep - I'm tricky like that!

A few of our fellow MBer's have suggested the McClarren Triumph - it is about $177 at my Baby's R Us. I think it is worth it, because we are going to WDW again in October, and will still need a stroller at that time. So buying this stroller will be cheaper then renting for both trips. The weight limit on the Triumph is 55 lbs, so it should be good for a few more years for my DS4.

Good luck with your decision...it's a hard one!! I keep going back and forth too!

[Jennatrz]

Originally Posted by Goodegirl2007

I don't want to thread jack my own thread....but... Now CO is also only allowing 1 bag.

Policy from the website:

Continental Airlines is implementing a $25 fee for customers checking a second bag when traveling on certain Economy fare tickets. The fee will apply for tickets purchased on or after April 5, 2008 for travel commencing on or after May 5, 2008 within the 50 U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada


I booked before April 5th, but every time I call CO for some clarification, I get a different story....so I'm trying to pack light, just incase.

Hopefully you booked before April 5th too!

I hope we all have great weather in FL, and you're right!! It will be so nice to forget about work for a while!

The weather is going to be hot. So wear light clothes. It may reach the 90's by this weekend in SW Florida.

[Goodegirl2007]

Originally Posted by Jennatrz

The weather is going to be hot. So wear light clothes. It may reach the 90's by this weekend in SW Florida.

My sister just got back from WDW and she was so lucky to have no rain and it was in the mid 80's the entire week! She wished it was a bit warmer - but I would love that weather! I'm not going to complain though - I can take a little heat! Thanks for the warning - and the light clothes will help keep the suitcases to a minimum.

[lisalovesmickey]

Originally Posted by Goodegirl2007

I buy a two piece tankini (mix and match) suit. I'm having a hard time finding the top part that I want, but I have the bottoms already.



The stroller from my Avatar has been retired for quite a long time now. It made 2 trips to Disney and it worked out ok - it was pretty bulky to get on the tram, and buses - but my DH was a trooper. For our last 3 trips, we have been using our Pliko P3, and now that is pretty messed up too. We are pretty hard on our strollers, and sending them through gate check before we get on the plane, has really messed them up. So we are in search for stroller #3.

I really want to bring a stroller of my own, because I want it to recline so he can take a nap. I've seen little ones sleeping in the rented strollers, but it looks a little uncomfortable, and my son will not fall asleep like that - I usually just lower him down little by little, and he falls asleep - I'm tricky like that!

A few of our fellow MBer's have suggested the McClarren Triumph - it is about $177 at my Baby's R Us. I think it is worth it, because we are going to WDW again in October, and will still need a stroller at that time. So buying this stroller will be cheaper then renting for both trips. The weight limit on the Triumph is 55 lbs, so it should be good for a few more years for my DS4.

Good luck with your decision...it's a hard one!! I keep going back and forth too!

Ohhhhh Duh! I understand.

Ug, I don't know what to do about the stroller situation. I was going to bring a small pillow or something like that for DS to make the rental more comfortable...I do know that he will not sleep in the stroller for the life of me so I don't have to worry about the recline.

Well thanks for the info, I'm just as confused as ever....J/K!

Lisa

[dac921]

Originally Posted by mickeysgirlz

Depending on the carrier, you get two bags under 50lbs per paying customer. I fly Continental . . . FL to NJ . . . NJ to FL all the time and they allow 2 . . . so just in case it doesn't fit into 3 bags!!

Just keep breathing . . . you'll be on MAIN STREET before you know it . . . and all the stress of work will be left far behind . . . aaaaaaaaaah!

We're going to be in WDW too in 11 days . . . but just for a weekend trip!

Not anymore as of two weeks ago Continental is charging an additional $25 for a second bag...

Have you thought of sending some stuff UPS ground to lighten your load?

[mickeysgirlz]

Originally Posted by dac921

Not anymore as of two weeks ago Continental is charging an additional $25 for a second bag...

Have you thought of sending some stuff UPS ground to lighten your load?

nooooooooooooo OH BOY, that STINKS!!! I'm going to have to tell Grandma to start shipping the trinkets to the Grandkids!! LOL . . . it's her fault we always end up with the extra bags!!!

Sorry . . . that is sad news, like the ticket increase isn't enough!!

BACK TO YOUR PRE-TR!

[Goodegirl2007]

Didn't get a chance to say goodbye to everyone!!

On my way!!!!

I'll miss everyone!

[dixie]

Have a wonderful time- enjoy!!

[mairinmaureen]

Woohoo! Have fun. We'll be here when you get back...well most of us...some of us will be in WDW!

[Goodegirl2007]

All packed and ready to head off to the airport to go home . We had a great trip! Full TR to come soon...but here are the major highlights!

Being back at our home resort - BWV!!!
Toy Story Mania!!!
First time using the DDP - it was AWESOME!!!
Simpson's ride at Universal
Hoop Dee Do
Mother's Day at Magic Kingdom
Pirate and Princess Party!
Spoodles!
My son's reaction to SpectroMagic!
12 Rain free Days at WDW - we just had a touch of rain today for the first time!!!!!

Off to the airport now! I HATE TO FLY!!! I HATE TO LEAVE!! Countdown to October has now BEGUN!!!

[yankeevttch]

Have a safe trip home. Can't wai to hear about your trip.

[mickeysgirlz]

Yahoo . . . another TR . . . to help me countdown the days until I can go back!