The Quest to hug Dug...and a newbie scared of posting... a WDW pre-trip repot!!

Hi to everyone :) "Wave" My name is Laura, I have in fact been reading this amazing site and it's forums for quite some time, I have found it with no doubt the most imformative, fun reliable site out there...( I even learned of the "Disco Yeti" eye opening stuff...) One of my favorite things to do on a cold and blustery typical British evening, is to read all the Pre and Post trip reports, and my excitement at my trip in April 13 prompted me to have a go at my own, so please be gentle... This upcoming trip will be my 3rd since 2010, I have loved every single trip and have gone both times with my fiancee ( Who proposed in The Rose and Crown during Illuminations 2010, I had not even the smallest inkling and was in mega mode that day...but he still was brave enough to want me as his wife and it was an amazing moment for us both..). This coming trip will be myself, Tom, and my gorgeous 16 year old daughter who since a trip to Cyprus in 2004 has had a crippling fear of flying.. it has been a long,hard road to get her to this point, we took her on alot of holidays at home but no amount of Disney world magic could get her on a long haul flight, so cue a of fantastic fear of flying course, her being a little older and countless flying- videos,books and just talking through it, she is coming on her first trip!!! We are over the moon, a little scared of the up coming flight but more then ready to share this as a family anyone else with any tips for me on this or who had a similar situation I would really welcome them :). So trip details are... Cast Me Laura, Tom long suffering male, and Alanis my daughter. Staying at the Enclave Suites International Drive for 15 nights Disney world 14 day 4 park tickets Universal Studios and Islands 14 day ticket Flying Manchester to Orlando with Virgin Atlantic
Dining reservations at BOG,O'Hana,Nine Dragons,Biergarten...and promises to try the Dolewhip slush, Orange and Grand Marnier Slush,The kitchen sink, A cupcake in every park,MEET DUG and ride as much as we can ( including Dinosaur which i've promised to do for my daughter but i'm terrified of!) and just to have an amazing time! cant wait and looking forward to getting to know you all, and when I have figured it out ill post my oh so sexy pre-trip spread sheets ... ;)



 

copcarguyp71

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Dug and Russel hang out across from Flame Tree BBQ by the entrance to "It's Tough to be a Bug". We had our pic taken with them on our last trip and yes...the 41 year old angry looking irishman hugged Dug!
 
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Doombuggy13

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Doug and Russel hang out across from Flame Tree BBQ by the entrance to "It's Tough to be a Bug". We had our pic taken with them on our last trip and yes...the 41 year old angry looking irishman hugged Doug!
Heck, I'm 47 and you should have seen me in line to see Dug and Russell this past Sept. I love UP and couldn't wait to get our pics with them. Get there early, we arrive shortly after park opening and found the line to be less than 30 people long so we immediately got in line. When we went by later that afternoon, huge long line out in the sun.
 
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copcarguyp71

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Zipadeelady

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I also love reading the trip reports of people who just got back. It makes my trip for next year seem not so far away. And when you get back and post your report I'll be excited to read yours too. :)
 
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Blueskyze

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Hello and welcome, Laura! :) I absolutely love Dug, and I was really, really excited to meet him this past summer. He "licked" my son, which he thought was hilarious, and he still talks about it. I'm glad your daughter is going to brave the flight - she won't regret it! I'm a huge fan of Dole Whips AND cupcakes - my faves so far are the Red Velvet at Starring Roles and the Strawberry Lemonade at the Contempo Cafe. Happy planning!
 
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John

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The kitchen Sink is served at Beaches & Cream which is located at the Boardwalk. It is the largest Ice CReam Sundae you have ever seen. My family and I hope to tackle it in a few weeks. See for yourself.



Beaches and Cream are located at the Beach Club resort, not the Boardwalk. But no worries you can catch a boat or walk there from the Boardwalk resort if you like.
 
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For the love of Doug

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This is awsome both in 2010 and 2011 Dug was only in the Parade no meet and greet :( was bummed so this news is great...otherwise there would have been a crazy British gal trying to hussle him in the parade....The pic is fab!!! x
 
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For the love of Doug

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Hello and welcome, Laura! :) I absolutely love Dug, and I was really, really excited to meet him this past summer. He "licked" my son, which he thought was hilarious, and he still talks about it. I'm glad your daughter is going to brave the flight - she won't regret it! I'm a huge fan of Dole Whips AND cupcakes - my faves so far are the Red Velvet at Starring Roles and the Strawberry Lemonade at the Contempo Cafe. Happy planning!

The Red Velvert are divine.... ahh could murder one now :) thank you so much, it has been a huge triumph for her and im very proud, i am so excited to see her face .... think im going to spend the whole time in tears! x
 
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For the love of Doug

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Hello and welcome, Laura! :) I absolutely love Dug, and I was really, really excited to meet him this past summer. He "licked" my son, which he thought was hilarious, and he still talks about it. I'm glad your daughter is going to brave the flight - she won't regret it! I'm a huge fan of Dole Whips AND cupcakes - my faves so far are the Red Velvet at Starring Roles and the Strawberry Lemonade at the Contempo Cafe. Happy planning!

Whoops i have replyed to you on a lower post being a tec -dummie :rolleyes: - i love love the photo :) I cant wait to meet him... and thank you for your welcome x
 
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