Pre-Trip Am I Crazy? Don't Answer That... Jan 2018

Ba dum cha! Guess who's backkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk :)

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For those who don't know me, I am Nicole. They say a picture is worth a thousand words so, I feel like the above photo is as best of a description of myself as I can give. I am known to my fiance, my family, my friends, and coworkers as "the girl who's obsessed with Disney." And let me tell you, they ain't lying!

My last trip to Disney was in November, I went with my husband to be, and our wedding is in June 2018. One would think with wedding planning and saving, there could possibly be no time for a Disney trip!

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But what's a girl to do?? Pandora opened, Happily Ever After debuted, and FREAKING RIVERS OF LIGHT is functioning. I dedicated wayyyyyyyyyy too much of my time harassing imagineers (sorry David Miller), stalking social media accounts, and befriending cast members to find out information on this nighttime spectacular. I may even be dubbed "the Rivers of Light stalker" but that's all in the past! I am better now...I promise!! Muhahaha!

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Thankfully, my best friend is equally obsessed with the World as I am. You may remember her from past trip reports! (shameless plug)

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We went for 10 days in July 2013. I've never laughed so much in my life. I think I had six pack abs after this vacation from the constant giggling!
JULY 2013 REPORT

We had so much fun we did it again in August 2014... and we added a cruise to the mix! Disney Dream was A-MAZZZZZZZZ-ING. I will cruise with Disney again, you mark my words! ;)
AUGUST 2014 REPORT

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I may have planted the Disney seed awhile ago in her ear... and now (tonight) we've come to book our third Disney trip together. It's official. I AM GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!!!!!!! :) :) :) :) :) :):) :) :)

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We are going to Disney Friday, January 19th to Tuesday, January 23rd. The trip will be short and sweet, and totally spontaneous. NO ADRs? WHO AM I?! :eek::eek:

We were originally trying for President's Day weekend, but flights and rooms were just sooooo expensive. After what seemed like a trip no-go, my friend was able to take a long weekend and my manager agreed to the time off as well. WHO GOES TO DISNEY IN JANUARY?! UM HERE WE COME!! :p

I have no idea what to expect weather wise, or crowd wise.. and I am just hoping there is not a massive snowstorm in NJ that week! You stay away snow! I must get to the World!!!

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We are staying at All Star Music. We will fly in Friday night and have 3 full parks days and one 1/2 park day when we fly out Tuesday night. We decided against Park Hopper, just because we plan to stay at one park all day long, and the parks close EARLY. Like 8 PM. :jawdrop:

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We requested to stay in the Jazz section, because Calypso is all preferred rooms, and the Cast Member on the phone laughed at us. She said most people don't want to stay in jazz. LOL! Hopefully our wish is granted! :p We want to be close to the food and bus stops! Priorities people! :)

So far here's our plans...

Saturday Jan 20th.. Magic Kingdom. We may have broken our no ADR rule and booked Cinderella's Royal Table for breakfast. :oops::oops::oops: The park opens at 9 and there was an available reservation for 8:05 AM and we just couldn't resist! I want to be in the park before everyone! (Is this selfish? I mean it's my castle isn't it) We are going to do quick serves the rest of the trip, so why not start off with a bang! :) We'll stay until the 8 PM close and maybe head to Disney Springs? Or to bed, either is possible!

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I'm super scared to see Happily Ever After, but everyone on here seems to like it, so I'm going in with an open mind!

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Sunday Jan 21st.. Epcot. This park is open 9-9. Saw there is the Festival of the Arts occurring while we are there. I know nothing about this festival and feel like a total Disney newbie for not knowing a thing! Must research!!! I have no clue what to expect!!

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Monday Jan 22... ANIMAL KINGDOM. :inlove::inlove::inlove: MY ONE TRUE LOVE. THE PARK TO END ALL PARKS. THE REASON I BREATHE. Okay, okay, ya'll should know my love for AK. And this is prior to Pandora and ROL. I cannot wait to see Rivers of Light. I may die. I'm not even kidding. Dead. Throw my body on a float and let me rest in peace in my own personal heaven.

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AK is open with Extra Magic Hours from 8-8 so we are planning to spend our full day there. I'm thinking of doing lunch or dinner at Satu'li Canteen. Guess I better try and watch Avatar again. Fall asleep every time.. don't tell James Cameron! :p

Tuesday Jan 23rd.. not sure. HOW CAN THIS BE?? Do we do Hollywood Studios? It seems so under construction that I think I'd be OK skipping it this trip. But can we fly all the way to Florida and not go on the Tower of Terror? Is this against Disney obsessed guest policy? Will I be banned from these forums?! :p We think we will just wing this day. Our flight isn't until 7:30 PM so we'd at least have a good few hours in whichever park we chose.

So there ya have it! This girl is going to Disney!!!! Any tips, comments, advice would all be greatly appreciated!

"All you need is faith, trust, and a little bit of pixie dust and you can get your way and go to Disney." I may have edited that quote just a little.

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LisaBelle

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Happy Birthday Nicole! So glad that you loved Aladdin! It's making me extra excited to see it here in Cincinnati, although I'd love to see it on Broadway. I've never been to a Broadway show. Definitely a bucket list item. Your trip is getting closer by the minute :joyfull:. You'll be in Disney before we know it.
 

Second Star to the Right

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I'm so glad you guys have a great time! I need to add Aladdin to my Broadway list. Lion King was last year, maybe Aladdin will be next year :) Since you are a fellow HP fan, I HIGHLY recommend going to see Puffs the play. I was in tears the entire time, it was SO funny!!

I was also on the lookout for people I know, but you're right, the Theater District was PACKED (as always). We also stopped in at the Disney store and I had to leave before making a huge dent in my wallet. ;)
 

prfctlyximprct

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Happy Birthday! I am envious you got to see Alladin on Broadway, I saw the Lion King in London for my birthday this year and it was wonderful so I can imagine how great Alladin was.

Thank you so much! Aladdin was amazing!! If you ever get a chance to see it.. DO IT!! Even Joe was a fan! The genie was amazing. cannot say enough good things about this show! Saw lion king a few years ago :) Next up on Joes list is Frozen. I’m sure he’s thrilled to be marrying me! Muhaha!!

Happy Birthday Nicole!! I hope you have a wonderful day!!:)

Thank you so much! It was a great day :)

Happy Birthday! Hope it’s an awesome day.
Thank you thank you!! i am surrounded by so much love!!
:)
 

prfctlyximprct

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Happy Birthday Nicole!!
Thank you so much!! All my WDWMAGIC friends are the sweetest!!

Happy Birthday Nicole! So glad that you loved Aladdin! It's making me extra excited to see it here in Cincinnati, although I'd love to see it on Broadway. I've never been to a Broadway show. Definitely a bucket list item. Your trip is getting closer by the minute :joyfull:. You'll be in Disney before we know it.

My fastpass day in 13 days! Seriously cannot believe how fast this countdown is going!! :) you will love Aladdin!!! It’s sooo good! The genie was my favorite! And you must check the mark off your bucket list! We can go see Frozen together when it opens on Broadway! ;) Joe would be happy to get out of that one! Though even he was smiling along to the Aladdin music! There’s just something about that Disney magic!

Happy Birthday!!

Thank you so much!!!! :)

Happy Birthday and I'm in!

Glad to have you along :) and thank you so much!!

I'm so glad you guys have a great time! I need to add Aladdin to my Broadway list. Lion King was last year, maybe Aladdin will be next year :) Since you are a fellow HP fan, I HIGHLY recommend going to see Puffs the play. I was in tears the entire time, it was SO funny!!

I was also on the lookout for people I know, but you're right, the Theater District was PACKED (as always). We also stopped in at the Disney store and I had to leave before making a huge dent in my wallet. ;)

My best friend has a Harry Potter sleeve, thinking I can convince her to go see Puffs! Loved being in the hustle and bustle of the city, but definitely couldn’t find any familiar WDWMAGIC faces! :(

Glad you enjoyed your show!! Don’t know if it was all the food, drinks, or pixie dust, but I had such a warm fuzzy birthday in NYC. I’m already itching to go back!!

Left the Disney store empty handed as well.. was hoping to snag the coveted rose gold ears that you have ;)
 

prfctlyximprct

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Joe and I have had so many weddings recently, Aladdin in the city was a nice weekend get away!


Had ice cream cake @Longers ;)

Pregame before Aladdin! Pretended we were at rose and crown and had a wee bit too many Strongbow hard ciders!


And it is almost fast pass day!! Starting to get anxiety!!


We are going to Disney!!!!!!!!! Rivers of light here I come!!!!
 

LisaBelle

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My fastpass day in 13 days! Seriously cannot believe how fast this countdown is going!! :) you will love Aladdin!!! It’s sooo good! The genie was my favorite! And you must check the mark off your bucket list! We can go see Frozen together when it opens on Broadway! ;) Joe would be happy to get out of that one! Though even he was smiling along to the Aladdin music! There’s just something about that Disney magic!
I am super excited to hear about all your fast passes! So glad you loved Aladdin. The Genie was my favorite part of the movie so I am sure I will love him in the stage version. I would LOVE to go with you to see Frozen when it opens on Broadway!
 

coachwnh

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I saw this and thought a limo and a few of you and your nearest and dearest should do this instead of a traditional shower http://lehighvalleywinetrail.com/
Several of the stops on this tour are located within 10 miles of my house (some within 5). We fill our Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years glasses with wine from some of them where you can buy by the case!!! If you go, have fun!
 

prfctlyximprct

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Happy birthday Nicole
Glad you had a great time at the Aladdin show

Great pictures with Joe

Max

Thank you!!! Sorry been slacking on my forum life for a bit! Aladdin was great!! I’d see it again :)

I saw this and thought a limo and a few of you and your nearest and dearest should do this instead of a traditional shower http://lehighvalleywinetrail.com/

Oh man! Sounds right up my alley!!! ;)

I am super excited to hear about all your fast passes! So glad you loved Aladdin. The Genie was my favorite part of the movie so I am sure I will love him in the stage version. I would LOVE to go with you to see Frozen when it opens on Broadway!

It’s a date! Hopefully ticket prices go down in the coming year because as of right now they are crazy! :(

Only a true Disney obsession could combine a sad emoji and a trip to Hawaii...! :hilarious:

Hahaha!! Right!! I am insane, I know!

You know, Aulani is in Hawaii ;)…..Just sayin'

That’s what the travel agent said!! Lol we are doing Hyatt resorts, but it’s still early in our planning ;)

Several of the stops on this tour are located within 10 miles of my house (some within 5). We fill our Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years glasses with wine from some of them where you can buy by the case!!! If you go, have fun!

Sounds like you do the holidays right!!!

Happy belated :)

Thank you!!!
 

prfctlyximprct

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TODAY WAS MY FASTPASS DAY!! I barely slept a wink, tossed and turned and thought about having to wait in a three hour line for Flight of Passage.

But all is well! It’s 7:25 AM and all the fast passes are booked!! Scored FOP right around lunch time so I can convince my bestie to eat at Satuli Canteen right after :p

And I got a Rivers of Light fastpass, just cause I need to be all up close and personal with this show!!

Can’t believe I’m 60 days out! Time needs to slow down a bit :)

Now time for coffee, gonna be a struggle to ge through work today!!! :p
 

prfctlyximprct

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Guys!!! Ive been so MIA from the forum because the holidays, multiple weddings, trying to plan my own dang wedding, dad having health issues, pipes freezing at my work, but I needed to come by and say I got my magic bands!! I have a snow day today and am dreaming of Orlando on January 19th!! Even though Florida is freezing.. LOL

CANT WAIT TO GET AWAY TO DISNEY! Rivers of Light I am coming for you!!! Snow all you want now Mother Nature, but you let my airplane get up into that sky January 19th. I don’t care if Orlando has an unexpected blizzard when I’m there, heck build a ski resort why don’t cha! When the snow melts they can make a water park ;)


:p
 

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