Trip Report 2 broke guys and the deluxe bday trip!

Yes, yes, I know we just got back. We went in the middle of December, then again for Christmas, then again in the middle of January, and now - our third month in a row…

When: Feb 2-4
Where: All-Star Music, and All-Star Music (you’ll see.)
Who:

Tony

And Brian

Wait, wait - that’s not right. Pretty close, but not right. Let’s try again.

Tony

And Brian

OK but those were reject “blooper” pics from our last TR. Here’s one where we’re overdressed:

That’ll do.

And…Mickey.

 

[Tony the Tigger]

I may go look at room rates now. Shall we do Christmas again?

Hoping you do another Christmas trip.

UPDATE: booked a placeholder via Disney’s own site for Saratoga Springs, 12/24-12/26 for $700 including taxes. There are some fairly impressive sales going on for those dates!

SS was our first stay that was almost at Christmas time, years ago. I brought a tiny tree from home, but it was more the middle of the month. It made me want to do what we did last year ever since.

And SS will be perfect for being blocked out of the parks, with easy boat access to Disney Springs.

I’ll keep my eyes open for other options, but would be very satisfied with this.

They offered a deal at checkout for Florida residents to add three or four day park tickets. That would have brought the total to a little over $1500 (for 3.) I still can’t bring myself to pay for three nights almost what I pay for an AP.

However, I will take a peek at what they are charging for one day at Magic Kingdom for Christmas Day. I seem to remember last year the price went up the longer I waited. And there’s no Florida resident discount for one day.

It may be worth it because I have a feeling we will not get an annual pass next year. Or at least not right away. I think after the holidays, it’s time to start looking to bring some four-legged energy back into this house.

 

[Swissmiss]

I think after the holidays, it’s time to start looking to bring some four-legged energy back into this house.

It makes me happy to know you have reached the stage when you are ok to accept the love of another dog

 

[Tony the Tigger]

That’s a lot.

Although, I guess it’s similar to a very merry Christmas party ticket? And certainly this experience would be equal to that.

I can rationalize anything!

I think this would depend on if I have oodles of points to spare. Currently, I do not. We’ve been blowing through them! We did really well on the birthday trip, though! The only meal we paid for in cash was that last morning at the grand Floridian. (taking a bow.) (pretend wealth.)

And a lot of this depends on Brian‘s job situation. We may end up having to pivot. He received an email of a job offer with a raise. They wanted him to start in a week. He replied to ask if he could give the customary two weeks notice to his current employer, even though they are going out of business in late December or early January. They responded and said their new program sent out that job offer by mistake. What?!

So we can book Vegas around his birthday in early December, we can book Christmas at Disney World, but there’s always a chance he gets a new job before then and schedules might change.

For now, full steam ahead!

 

[Tuvalu]

You’re probably keeping better track of my trips than I, but friendly reminder: there was an extra visit before this trip report began.

You’re right, I did forget about your January vacay.

UPDATE: booked a placeholder via Disney’s own site for Saratoga Springs, 12/24-12/26 for $700 including taxes. There are some fairly impressive sales going on for those dates!

Now you’ll only need

 

[Tony the Tigger]

The only meal we paid for in cash was that last morning at the grand Floridian

Whoops, except Sip, Savor - which was a pay in advance affair, and paying with points was not an option.

Now you’ll only need [one more.]

 

[Tony the Tigger]

A recent post a la the TR of The @Tuvalu reminded me to check for ride photos! I always forget this.

Nailed it!

Nailed it again, in two directions! (We’re in the back row.)

Close up of nailing it…or, in B’s case, napping it?

Caught napping!

Is that Sam Smith in front of us?

On the Bayou:

I’m holding up the sign!

Gonna call that nailing it!!!

Close up with no words:

How did I screenshot these pics without using a second device?

If you use the browser on your phone to view MDE, you can still screenshot everything. #shhhh! #nomoreroomupgradesforTony #reasonnumber31forTonygettingkickedoutofWDW

 

[Tuvalu]

How did I screenshot these pics without using a second device?

If you use the browser on your phone to view MDE, you can still screenshot everything. #shhhh! #nomoreroomupgradesforTony #reasonnumber31forTonygettingkickedoutofWDW

 

[93boomer]

A recent post a la the TR of The @Tuvalu reminded me to check for ride photos! I always forget this.

Nailed it!

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Nailed it again, in two directions! (We’re in the back row.)

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Close up of nailing it…or, in B’s case, napping it?

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Caught napping!

Is that Sam Smith in front of us?

On the Bayou:

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I’m holding up the sign!

Gonna call that nailing it!!!

Close up with no words:

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How did I screenshot these pics without using a second device?

If you use the browser on your phone to view MDE, you can still screenshot everything. #shhhh! #nomoreroomupgradesforTony #reasonnumber31forTonygettingkickedoutofWDW

Ps I do that with my photos too. (Runs and hides from the photo police)