Pre-Trip 16th anniversary PTR, First time cruise here we come!

True story: about 25 years ago an introverted Worcester yankee finds himself in a small Georgia elementary school 5th grade class sitting behind a girl who he never speaks to. Fast forward 5 years and that shy kid is now dating said girl he sat behind and never talked to in the fifth grade. Fast forward 4 more years and they are married. In a blink of an eye, and about 16 years later, we are here planning our anniversary trip in September. This will mark our 3rd anniversary trip to WDW in as many years. While we love our family trips with the DD, there is just something awesome about a couple’s trip. We’re on our 2nd year of being AP holders and also hold a TiW card so we’re ready to rock The World before we take our first ever cruise on The Dream.

The dynamic duo includes my DW (Laura) and myself (Sean):

Then:

4 years later:

Now:

The plan:

September 13th BLT Check in, ADR @ Citricos

September 14th BLT Check out, BCV check in, ADR @ Yachtsman

September 15th ADR @ Biergarten

September 16th ADR TBD

September 17th ADR @ Paradiso 37 for lunch, Restaurant Marrakesh for dinner

September 18th BCV check out, head to the port to board the Dream (Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah), No plans yet.

September 19th Nassau, no plans yet

September 20th Castaway Cay, no plans yet

September 21st Dock and head home





We can start making our Dream reservation a week from Saturday so we should be able to make some updates then.

 

[LisaBelle]

Congratulations! Sounds like fun. We will be celebrating our 25th anniversary at the World next month.

 

[FlaggNL]

Great plans!! Enjoy the pre feelings You are earlier in the World than we are

 

[lostpro9het]

60 days, let the FP+ hoarding commence!

 

[mrdrift]

Sounds like a wonderful plan for the 16th anniversary. How did you make out with the FP+ hoarding? Will be watching for the trip report.

 

[lostpro9het]

How did you make out with the FP+ hoarding?

Splendidly! All early times like we like:
Sat:
Space Mountain
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Sun:
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Toy Story Midway Mania!
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
Mon:
Expedition Everest
Kilimanjaro Safaris
DINOSAUR
Tue:
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Space Mountain
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Wed:
Soarin'
Mission: SPACE
Maelstrom

Additionally, we're kinda split between doing one of two tours: Keys To The Kingdom and Wild Africa Trek. Leaning more towards WAT but open to opinions.

 

[Maggie Mae]

so exciting! congrats on your anniversary! Have fun, we go on our first cruise next april so I know the excitement of that even if its still over 270 days away!

Where did y'all find the drink around the world shirt? those are great!

 

[lostpro9het]

Where did y'all find the drink around the world shirt? those are great!

@ddbowdoin created them for any interested forum members about 2 years ago. We get stopped at least twice every time we are in EC by visitors to ask where they can get one.

 

[ddbowdoin]

so exciting! congrats on your anniversary! Have fun, we go on our first cruise next april so I know the excitement of that even if its still over 270 days away!

Where did y'all find the drink around the world shirt? those are great!

@ddbowdoin created them for any interested forum members about 2 years ago. We get stopped at least twice every time we are in EC by visitors to ask where they can get one.

Indeed... people were asking me left and right where to buy them.

 

[ddbowdoin]

True story: about 25 years ago an introverted Worcester yankee finds himself in a small Georgia elementary school 5th grade class sitting behind a girl who he never speaks to. Fast forward 5 years and that shy kid is now dating said girl he sat behind and never talked to in the fifth grade. Fast forward 4 more years and they are married. In a blink of an eye, and about 16 years later, we are here planning our anniversary trip in September. This will mark our 3rd anniversary trip to WDW in as many years. While we love our family trips with the DD, there is just something awesome about a couple’s trip. We’re on our 2nd year of being AP holders and also hold a TiW card so we’re ready to rock The World before we take our first ever cruise on The Dream.

The dynamic duo includes my DW (Laura) and myself (Sean):

Then:

4 years later:

Now:

The plan:

September 13th BLT Check in, ADR @ Citricos

September 14th BLT Check out, BCV check in, ADR @ Yachsman

September 15th ADR @ Biergarten

September 16th ADR TBD

September 17th ADR @ Paradiso 37 for lunch, Restaurant Marrakesh for dinner

September 18th BCV check out, head to the port to board the Dream (Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah), No plans yet.

September 19th Nassau, no plans yet

September 20th Castaway Cay, no plans yet

September 21st Dock and head home





We can start making our Dream reservation a week from Saturday so we should be able to make some updates then.

awesome! I didn't have a chance to see them in action!

 

[PartOfYourWorld]

Happy early anniversary!!! Looks like you guys will have a ton of fun! Plus 3 days on the dream!!!!

I've never eaten at any of the places you have ADRs at! I'll be interested to see how they are!!!!

And like everyone else love the shirts!!!!

awesome! I didn't have a chance to see them in action!

I didn't know you created those shirts! That's awesome!!!

 

[lostpro9het]

Happy early anniversary!!! Looks like you guys will have a ton of fun! Plus 3 days on the dream!!!!

Thanks!

Some change ups to our food:
Saturday
Citricos Dinner

Sunday
Yachtsman Steakhouse Dinner

Monday
Paradiso 37 Lunch
Restaurant Marrakesh Dinner

Tuesday
Beaches & Cream Lunch for afternoon ice cream

Wednesday
Biergarten Dinner

Still mulling one more dinner ADR and which tour to take.

 

[lostpro9het]

Additionally, we're kinda split between doing one of two tours: Keys To The Kingdom and Wild Africa Trek. Leaning more towards WAT but open to opinions.

Well we decided and booked WAT for 11:45 on Tuesday. They are currently running a special for $50 per tour so we jumped at that.

 

[lostpro9het]

Got some mail today:

Sooooooon.......

 

[TheMouseFan]

Got some mail today:

Sooooooon.......

Oh, how exciting!! I can't wait to get ours. Our cruise is in 55 days! We are also celebrating our 16th anniversary on our trip! You will LOVE the Dream! Are you planning to dress up for the Halloween festivities?

 

[lostpro9het]

Are you planning to dress up for the Halloween festivities?

We're undecided on that. I can always bust out Gump again though and think the DW would make a hot Jenny:

(FYI, khakis and half marathons don't mix well!)

 

[lostpro9het]

Got some more mail today:

This puts us at 30 of these gems( http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/...g-where-your-ticket-increase-is-going.880749/ ). Little over 25 days to go!

 

[FlaggNL]

Great that you have your magic bands! Since we stay off-site we will buy magic bands as soon as we arrive in WDW

 

[lostpro9het]

Got some more mail today, the electronic kind:

Since we arrive on Saturday around lunch we thought "Why not?". Got us a nice 1:30ish FP+ and picked out our soups and sammy!