Pre-Trip The Tale of Two Trips

Well, I was going to wait at least a day to start this, but since some of you have been asking I have decided to start my PTR for my next trip(s) :)
As you can tell by the title I have 2 trips in my future, so I am going to semi-combine them in terms of the PTR, but will separate them by plans!

Trip numero 1:
Who?
From left to right my Mom (Mary), my sister Jill and me (Megan)
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When?

Saturday March 11 - Saturday March 18

Where?
I am happy to report we will be staying at the Polynesian! We stayed there briefly on our last trip, but did not get to spend a lot of time there so we are happy to be spending the entire week there! I was happy to get the AP discount again for this, but also it was made more affordable as you will find out in my next section
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Why?
For three years I have known I will be taking this trip because for three years I have known the practical part of my boards are in Kissimmee! How lucky is that! All of my fellow residents say it was destiny :) This is the reason the Poly is more affordable because I will get some of my trip paid for by the residency program (flights, part of a hotel, etc). I mean, should I be excited about taking my boards? No....but I am excited to go to Disney :) Originally I was going alone, but then we got the APs and I asked my Mom to come with me so that I could have someone help me study and so that I would not be stuck having to stay with someone else. Then, we asked Jill and she wanted to come as well ! My Dad kindly declined :) He likes Disney, but in small doses!

Trip numero 2
Who?
Back to the usual crew of my Mom and I
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When?
Saturday April 1 - Saturday April 8

Where?
The Wilderness Lodge :) When I originally booked this trip I booked POFQ, but WL was actually the same price, so why not!
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Why?
Well, I actually take my written boards on April 1 and thats also the start of my last vacation of residency. I am going to Punta Cana with my friends the second week of my vacation, but had nothing to do with my first. I was sitting on a plethora of Southwest points so knew I could get a free flight for my Mom and I so we started looking at all sorts of options. At first we thought...Disneyland or a Disney Cruise! But, then we kept coming back to the fact that we still have our APs and we could have one last AP trip so Disney World it is! Plus, the trip in March will be a little disjointed due to my boards so this will be a good one! We leave Saturday night since I take my boards that day and its an 8 hour exam (although historically it only takes me about 6 to take the exams).

In case anyone is confused by me talking about all these board exams they are because I am a resident in Family Medicine and in order to graduate from residency/be board certified I have 2 more tests to take :)

Next up: first trip plans
 

Doc Disney

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Original Poster
I am heartbroken about Wishes:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::(:(:(:(:(!!!!! I totally agree about it being the thing that makes me the happiest at Disney World. I am sooo happy that my sister and I watched it every chance we had last year or I would really be devastated. Some of my favorite Disney memories, especially from my first trip with my kids, are from watching Wishes. I may enjoy the new show, but Wishes will always hold a special place in my heart :inlove:. I have a CD of the soundtrack and I play it ALL the time. It's gotten me through some very sad times in my life. I guess I better buy a new one before it ends just in case anything happens to my current one. It's bad enough that I won't be able to see it again. I can't imagine not being able to listen to the soundtrack. I guess there's always youtube and I have it from iTunes, but it is a little different than the actual one they play in the park. Glad you will be able to see it again (twice)!

I have it through iTunes too. Wishes gets me through some hard times too....oh well. I can't imagine Disney replacing something as big as Wishes with something not great...so we will see. Hope everything with your family is going OK
 

LisaBelle

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I have it through iTunes too. Wishes gets me through some hard times too....oh well. I can't imagine Disney replacing something as big as Wishes with something not great...so we will see. Hope everything with your family is going OK
Thanks for the good wishes. Sadly, my mom passed away a few weeks ago :cry:. Reading these boards has been a great escape. It's been really tough, but she is in a better place.
 

Tuvalu

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Thanks for the good wishes. Sadly, my mom passed away a few weeks ago :cry:. Reading these boards has been a great escape. It's been really tough, but she is in a better place.
Please accept my condolences, Lisa. May you find comfort in sweet memories of your mom (and dad!)
 

prfctlyximprct

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Thanks for the good wishes. Sadly, my mom passed away a few weeks ago :cry:. Reading these boards has been a great escape. It's been really tough, but she is in a better place.


Oh my goodness I don't know how I didn't see this. Sending you warm Disney hugs and pixie dust. You are in my thoughts. So very sorry about your loss. The forums are filled with the best sorts of people, disney people. Glad they are providing an escape. Thinking of you!!!
 

amjt660

Premium Member
Thanks for the good wishes. Sadly, my mom passed away a few weeks ago :cry:. Reading these boards has been a great escape. It's been really tough, but she is in a better place.
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time
If we can in anyway help you through this we will
Max
 

Doc Disney

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Original Poster
Thanks for the good wishes. Sadly, my mom passed away a few weeks ago :cry:. Reading these boards has been a great escape. It's been really tough, but she is in a better place.

I am so so sorry to hear Lisa. I told my Mom and she sends her condolences as well :( I know its not much comfort but at least your Mom and Dad are together again. I'm glad Disney can provide some escape.
 

Doc Disney

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Original Poster
Looking forward to your Tiffins review! No pressure or anything, but your reviews are what I book my dining off of ;) LOL!

I am so scared looking at Tiffins menu so I look forward to this reporting the most! So jealous!!!!

No pressure at all......haha ;):p
It scares me too. I'm not sure which one scares me more....Tiffins or Victoria and Alberts
 

amjt660

Premium Member
Yes we shall see haha. The fish head entree may push me over the edge if I see another diner eating it
Chill out - you will love the theming and the food (and the drinks!!)

(oh and I get the fish head thing - T ordered it once without realizing at a different restaurant - between the eye staring up at you and trying not to eat the little bones the meal was not enjoyable)


Max
 

gdisneyfans

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Thanks for the good wishes. Sadly, my mom passed away a few weeks ago :cry:. Reading these boards has been a great escape. It's been really tough, but she is in a better place.
Lisa, I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my mom 13 years ago:( It was (is still) hard because no one can replace your mom. My grandma (my mom's mom) passed away six months before my mom did, so I knew she had someone waiting for her on the other side, so that was comforting to us. Hope you can take comfort that she is with your dad and they are together again.
 

LisaBelle

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Thank you all! I am sitting here with tears streaming down my face. I am so touched by your kind words. The last two years have been so tough for our family. I am so happy that I found these forums. They have truly helped me escape into the magic of Disney. Who would have thought that I would find such support? Disney friends are truly wonderful friends.

Oh my goodness I don't know how I didn't see this. Sending you warm Disney hugs and pixie dust. You are in my thoughts. So very sorry about your loss. The forums are filled with the best sorts of people, disney people. Glad they are providing an escape. Thinking of you!!!
Thanks so much Nicole. It's been a rough two years. Now the healing begins...

My thoughts are with you during this difficult time
If we can in anyway help you through this we will
Max
Thank you Max! All the pixie dust is helping.

I am so so sorry to hear Lisa. I told my Mom and she sends her condolences as well :( I know its not much comfort but at least your Mom and Dad are together again. I'm glad Disney can provide some escape.
Thanks Megan and Mary! We are happy that she is no longer burdened by her disease. She was missing our Dad, so we are comforted by the fact that they are together again.

Lisa, I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my mom 13 years ago:( It was (is still) hard because no one can replace your mom. My grandma (my mom's mom) passed away six months before my mom did, so I knew she had someone waiting for her on the other side, so that was comforting to us. Hope you can take comfort that she is with your dad and they are together again.
Thanks so much. It is comforting to know she had my Dad waiting for her. My dad was always the social one, so my sister and I got a laugh thinking about him taking her around and introducing her to people as soon as she arrived.
 

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