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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MeeskaMooska0714

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View attachment 256471I didn’t get very far. The fact I have five must wear pairs of ears for 4 days is my first issue. And the fact that WDWMAGIC makes it incredibly easy to upload my camera roll pics directly to the forum is making me procrastinate! Will update tomorrow LOL
Haha!! This looks like my current situation and we leave in less than 4 hours!!!!
 

LeighM

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NICOLE!!! I'm going to be there those same dates with one of my besties!!! We're going down to volunteer at Give Kids the World, but we're going to the parks in the afternoons/evenings. Definitely meeting you...I don't care if you want to or not :hilarious:

You're going to be at WDW on my birthday too?? So many people will be there except for me LOL. Have a cronut for me :) I guess I'll be living my bday wish thru yalls trip reports :arghh:
 

sheriffwoody

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only a carry on? oh dear I need packing tips from you I think :joyfull:
I am currently watching YouTube videos on how to pack. There’s no way I can do this! Maybe I’ll just buy a whole new wardrobe once I land Lol
You got this! I normally just have a carryon, but I'm actually checking a bag this time. Since I got that big Donald Duck suitcase for my birthday, I want to use it :joyfull: I have packed all my clothes already and it's only 1/3 full....No idea how I'm going to fill it.

Safe travels! We're getting 3-6 more inches of snow tonight on top of our ice, so I may be skating there :facepalm:
 

prfctlyximprct

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WANT!!!

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P.S.: Very excited about your upcoming trip--that means a TR coming in the future! I'm in!!!

Aren’t they super cute? They totally clash with all my leggings, but you can never be decked out in too much disney, am I right :p

Looks like you have the essentials-magic band, ears, and a new cute pair of shoes. Can’t wait to hear about your adventures!! Wish I was packing for Disney right now!

Thanks!! I can buy clothes in the world! LOL
 

prfctlyximprct

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I hope the packing is going okay if not just do like Joey did.
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Lol this is exactly me going to the airport! Except I’ll have five pairs of Mickey ears atop my head! ;)

Haha!! This looks like my current situation and we leave in less than 4 hours!!!!

Hope you arrived safely and are enjoying the magic!! Save some for me ;)

So excited to read your trip report! And January 23rd is my birthday :) It's on my bucket list to go to WDW on my bday - if the weather here will ever cooperate. I mostly get snow as an unwanted present LOL.

Happy early birthday!! I will definitely celebrate for you and eat something special in your honor! One day you must eat there for your birthday!! We can go together :)

You're going to be at WDW on my birthday too?? So many people will be there except for me LOL. Have a cronut for me :) I guess I'll be living my bday wish thru yalls trip reports :arghh:

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You got this! I normally just have a carryon, but I'm actually checking a bag this time. Since I got that big Donald Duck suitcase for my birthday, I want to use it :joyfull: I have packed all my clothes already and it's only 1/3 full....No idea how I'm going to fill it.

Safe travels! We're getting 3-6 more inches of snow tonight on top of our ice, so I may be skating there :facepalm:

Ugh, I’m hoping the weather stays clear for Friday!! And I’m jealous of your packing skills! I am currently trying to narrow down outfits, I always over pack! And this weather is messing with me, can’t tell if I’ll be cold in 60s or 70s as I’m freezing here in PA!! But hey if I go overboard with shopping thanks to @blgauger maybe you can fly some of my things home ;) LOL!!!!
 

Kiwiduck

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You got this! I normally just have a carryon, but I'm actually checking a bag this time. Since I got that big Donald Duck suitcase for my birthday, I want to use it :joyfull: I have packed all my clothes already and it's only 1/3 full....No idea how I'm going to fill it.

Safe travels! We're getting 3-6 more inches of snow tonight on top of our ice, so I may be skating there :facepalm:
So much space for souvenirs on your return!
 

Doc Disney

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You got this! I normally just have a carryon, but I'm actually checking a bag this time. Since I got that big Donald Duck suitcase for my birthday, I want to use it :joyfull: I have packed all my clothes already and it's only 1/3 full....No idea how I'm going to fill it.

You guys....between my Mom and I we have 3 suitcases (one is small) :joyfull::joyfull: To be fair one whole suitcase (the small one) is medications/things we almost never use because I'm neurotic and type A
 

sheriffwoody

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But hey if I go overboard with shopping thanks to @blgauger maybe you can fly some of my things home ;) LOL!!!!
Honestly this suitcase is so huge, you could probably curl up in there WITH all your souvenirs. I'll just forward it to you in PA :joyfull:

Also, yeah I'm having the same problem, I can't remember if 60s is chilly or not, so I don't know what I should wear :cautious:
 

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