26 Years, 1 Day and 10 Trips Later...Sept/Oct '11 PTR

Hello there! Thanks for joining me in this Pre Trip Report. I will be back on Disney property for my 11th trip exactly 26 years and 1 day later. My most recent trip was in January of this year. I am still working on that report, so check it out.
Now for the five W's.
Who-Just Me and my dad.
Jessica, 28yo WDW addicted planner and host of this here TR.

My Dad, original WDW planner and sidekick for this trip.

What-A week long trip with 5 day park hoppers and the DDP.
When-Septemeber 30th-October 6th
Where-Pop Century Preferred Room
Why-Celebrating Magic Kingdom's 40th, my first MNSSHP and attending Food & Wine for the first time.

 

[jesemeca]

Of course I am going to share! And I'm actually planning on writing up my first ever trip report! So you'll hear all about it!

Hmm not sure where you could find a red and white polka dot shirt but a minnie shirt would be good as well

And no worries everyone gets busy so I'll let ya slide

Maybe we will be in each other's trip reports. :lol:

Can I just tell you that I get so excited when I see that you have responded. I have this PTR on this site and another site and you are the only person that is responding to me. I know I haven't posted much, but still I feel like I'm talking to myself. :ROFLOL:

 

[PartOfYourWorld]

Maybe we will be in each other's trip reports. :lol:

Can I just tell you that I get so excited when I see that you have responded. I have this PTR on this site and another site and you are the only person that is responding to me. I know I haven't posted much, but still I feel like I'm talking to myself. :ROFLOL:

haha maybe we will!!!

Awwww no problem! I'll be responding to your trip report as well!

So excited our trips our getting closer and closer!!!!

 

[jesemeca]

haha maybe we will!!!

Awwww no problem! I'll be responding to your trip report as well!

So excited our trips our getting closer and closer!!!!

I have 84 days left. So that should put you at 81 days? Either way we are getting close. Time to start getting everything ready. I just realized I have to find a camera strap. My dad had a Mickey one, but it won't fit on my camera. Just means I get to do some shopping!:sohappy:

 

[PartOfYourWorld]

I have 84 days left. So that should put you at 81 days? Either way we are getting close. Time to start getting everything ready. I just realized I have to find a camera strap. My dad had a Mickey one, but it won't fit on my camera. Just means I get to do some shopping!:sohappy:

Now it's 78 days! yay!

And how funny is that because I was just telling my mom I need a neck strap for my camera this time around. I only have a wrist strap right now. And my mom has a Mickey one as well that she currently uses. How funny is that??
Yay for shopping time!

Sorry didn't respond in a few days, I stood up in my friend's wedding this weekend so was a little busy Friday and yesterday

 

[jesemeca]

Now it's 78 days! yay!

And how funny is that because I was just telling my mom I need a neck strap for my camera this time around. I only have a wrist strap right now. And my mom has a Mickey one as well that she currently uses. How funny is that??
Yay for shopping time!

Sorry didn't respond in a few days, I stood up in my friend's wedding this weekend so was a little busy Friday and yesterday

What does the camera strap look like? What are the odds that it's the same one?

I have the strap that came with the camera, but it isn't very cute. :lol:

How was the wedding?

Only 81 days!!!!!

 

[PartOfYourWorld]

What does the camera strap look like? What are the odds that it's the same one?

I have the strap that came with the camera, but it isn't very cute. :lol:

How was the wedding?

Only 81 days!!!!!

It's the one sold inside WDW..I found a picture of it online

lol if you find a cute camera strap let me know! and I'll do the same!

And the wedding was beautiful, it was my first wedding standing as a bridesmaid and we all had cowboy hats and boots as did the bride and the groom (her's was white the boots and the hat and had the veil attached to the hat and his were black) it was beautiful. Both of them have been my friends for a long time and (actually I set them up together haha) It was a very country-themed wedding and the bouquets were all made from bullet casings because the bride loves to go to the shooting range and it was overall really unique and everyone there loved it!

:sohappy: Getting so much closer!!!!!!!

 

[jesemeca]

It's the one sold inside WDW..I found a picture of it online

lol if you find a cute camera strap let me know! and I'll do the same!

And the wedding was beautiful, it was my first wedding standing as a bridesmaid and we all had cowboy hats and boots as did the bride and the groom (her's was white the boots and the hat and had the veil attached to the hat and his were black) it was beautiful. Both of them have been my friends for a long time and (actually I set them up together haha) It was a very country-themed wedding and the bouquets were all made from bullet casings because the bride loves to go to the shooting range and it was overall really unique and everyone there loved it!

:sohappy: Getting so much closer!!!!!!!

My dad's is one of the older ones. It's Mickey heads on what look likes a film strip. I really like it but it won't hook to my camera.

I have seen a few on Etsy, but I have never used that site before. I even found a site that shows you how to make a wrap for your strap. I might try that.

The wedding sounds like it was alot of fun. I like weddings that are different like that. Not just the same thing every time.

 

[PartOfYourWorld]

My dad's is one of the older ones. It's Mickey heads on what look likes a film strip. I really like it but it won't hook to my camera.

I have seen a few on Etsy, but I have never used that site before. I even found a site that shows you how to make a wrap for your strap. I might try that.

The wedding sounds like it was alot of fun. I like weddings that are different like that. Not just the same thing every time.

Ooo I haven't seen that one! Too bad it doesn't fit!

And couldn't help you with Etsy I've never even heard of them before. Can you share the link that shows you how to make one? I would like to check that out!

I agree with you, it was nice to go to a wedding that was different from your typical wedding.

And I want to go to to Disney World right now lol

 

[jesemeca]

Ooo I haven't seen that one! Too bad it doesn't fit!

And couldn't help you with Etsy I've never even heard of them before. Can you share the link that shows you how to make one? I would like to check that out!

I agree with you, it was nice to go to a wedding that was different from your typical wedding.

And I want to go to to Disney World right now lol

My computer is not behaving at the moment, but as soon as it does I will post the link.

If I didn't have to work, I could go to Disney World right now. :ROFLOL:

 

[PartOfYourWorld]

My computer is not behaving at the moment, but as soon as it does I will post the link.

If I didn't have to work, I could go to Disney World right now. :ROFLOL:

alright thanks!

And haha I know the feeling!!!

 

[jesemeca]

Travel and Arrival Day-MNSSHP

Thursday Sept 29th-We plan on leaving in the early morning and driving to Ocala. We will stay overnight at Hampton Inn right off the Interstate. We are doing this so we won't be so exhausted tomorrow night.
Friday Sept 30th-We will wake up early, check out and head on to breakfast. We will stop at Cracker Barrel to eat and then finish the drive to WDW. We should arrive at POP around 9:30-10:00am. If the room is ready we will move everything into the room. If not we will drive over to the Boardwalk to look around, before going over to DTD to have lunch at Earl's. We will shop around, this will most likely be our only time at DTD. After this we will move in the room, if we haven't already. I will nap, if time permits, if not I will start getting ready for MNSSHP. I will be dressing up as Minnie. Since this is my first MNSSHP, I plan on going all out. I plan on being at Magic Kingdom for 4. I will just roam around until the party starts. I will line up for the Seven Dwarfs first. The dwarfs and Malifiecent are the main two I want to see. I will catch at least one performance of the Mix and Mingle.

I plan on seeing both parades if possible. I will also watch Hallowishes from the Hub. Trick or treating and rides are at the bottom of the list. I also plan on taking advantage of any photopass pictures that are available.

 

[jesemeca]

Happy 40th Birthday Magic Kingdom!


Saturday October 1st-We will be spending all day in Magic Kingdom. We plan on arriving early enough to catch the opening show in hopes that there will be something extra for this special day. We have breakfast ADR's at Crystal Palace for 10:15am. We are creating a list of rides and attractions that were open on opening day. We will do those first. It will be our attempt at recreating what that first day may have been like. Silly, I know, but we like the idea and that's what counts. We have dinner ADR's at Liberty Tree Tavern at 5:25pm.

Wishes and the Main Street Electrical Parade are on the list for this evening.

 

[jesemeca]

MGM & Fantasmic?

Sunday Oct 2nd-Today will be spent at MGM. I will always call it that. We plan on being there at rope drop to get FP for Toy Story Mania and then ride it immediately. My dad's top priority is Star Tours. We have lunch ADR's at 50's Prime Time Cafe at 11:00am.
The Backlot Tour and Muppets 3-D are both on the list for today. The Great Movie Ride, at least once, if not twice is also a must.

I would like to see Fantasmic tonight, since I have never seen it. But that will depend on the lines. I can't see waiting in line for an hour for a 20 minute show.

 

[jesemeca]

4 Parks, 3 Modes of Transportation, 2 People, 1 Day!

Monday Oct 3rd-4 Parks, 3 Modes of Transportation, 2 People, 1 Day!
We will start the day at Animal Kingdom for morning EMH.

We have breakfast ADR's at Tusker House for 9:15am. We plan on staying until just after the parade. This is our only day at Animal Kingdom. I will definitely be going on the Kilimanjaro Safari. Other than that I have no plans.

We will then take the bus to MGM. I just plan on taking pictures and riding The Great Movie Ride. Next we will take the boat to Epcot. More picture taking, of World Showcase this time. And a ride on Spaceship Earth on the way out. I would like to be on the monorail before Illuminations starts. We will see it another night. We will then take the monorail to the TTC and finally the ferry over to Magic Kingdom for evening EMH which will include a ride on Dumbo. That will conclude our 4 park, 4 ride day.

 

[jesemeca]

Epcot-Food And Wine Festival

Tuesday Oct 4th-Epcot all day. There are morning EMH today. I plan on being there at rope drop. Spaceship Earth will be the first ride of the morning.

We have no ADR's for today. I will be hitting up the Food & Wine booths for lunch and dinner today. I would like to go on Universe of Energy and see Captain EO.

I haven't done either of these in quite awhile. Hopefully there will be none of this today:

I am looking forward to spending time in World Showcase, ending the evening with Illuminations.

 

[jesemeca]

Magic Kingdom

Wednesday Oct 5th-Magic Kingdom all day. We have breakfast ADR's at Crystal Palace at 8:05am.

I plan on getting some nice empty picture of Cinderella Castle before breakfast. It's A Small World will be first this morning. Then running around to all our favorites. We have dinner ADR's at Tony's Town Square at 5:00pm. We will be watching the Main Street Electrical Parade and Wishes once again. I will try not to cry on my way out.

 

[jesemeca]

Unfortunately, It's Time To Leave.

Thursday Oct 6th-We will have breakfast at POP and I will say goodbye to my friend. Around 9 or so we will leave for the drive home.

 

[PartOfYourWorld]

yay for more updates! Oct 1st will definitely be a fun day! I love your idea of riding the rides that were there on opening day of the park! I just might steal that! lol. Hopefully we'll see each other at rope drop that day! We might even be on the same bus from POP that morning

And you know what's funny I always call Hollywood Studios MGM all the time too lol

 

[jesemeca]

yay for more updates! Oct 1st will definitely be a fun day! I love your idea of riding the rides that were there on opening day of the park! I just might steal that! lol. Hopefully we'll see each other at rope drop that day! We might even be on the same bus from POP that morning

And you know what's funny I always call Hollywood Studios MGM all the time too lol

I will post the list I have tomorrow. I have to double check to make sure I have everything correct. But based on what is still open, I think there is only like a dozen attractions on the list. Both of the restaurants we are eating at were open opening day. I did that on purpose too. :lol:

I will definitely be looking out for you at rope drop. My dad and I are still deciding if we should drive or just take the bus.

It will always be MGM to me!

 

[PartOfYourWorld]

I will post the list I have tomorrow. I have to double check to make sure I have everything correct. But based on what is still open, I think there is only like a dozen attractions on the list. Both of the restaurants we are eating at were open opening day. I did that on purpose too. :lol:

I will definitely be looking out for you at rope drop. My dad and I are still deciding if we should drive or just take the bus.

It will always be MGM to me!

Nice! I didn't even think of the restaurants! Very clever

Oh yes, I forgot you guys said you might drive. But we'll definitely be at rope drop that day and we'll be looking for you as well!

Wish it was September already