Pre-Trip It's My Birthday and I Will Go to Disney If I Want To :)

That's right...its me again
Do I ever really leave??
Time for another PTR!

Who?
Also not surprising! Just my Mom and I (Mary and Megan)

When?
July 4 - July 14 It was supposed to be July 6 or so but somehow it crept up to the 4th! If anyone has ever been there on the 4th any tips will be appreciated I'm excited to see the 4th of July Fireworks even if I have to fight big crowds

Where?
The Polynesian!
I gave this away in my PTR but I was able to book a bounce back and got a pretty stellar deal on the Poly. I actually could not get it for July 4th though so we are staying at the Villas and Bungalows part (help @Tuvalu whats the difference from the resort?). We hate moving hotels so the solution was just to pay AP discount price for a night then just store our luggage at the desk and not worry about moving it

Why?
Well, as the title indicates its my Birthday! I always wanted to go to Disney for my Birthday and this summer seemed like the perfect time to go (and brave the heat) since I have a two month break after finishing residency and before starting my real job We renewed our APs before they expired since it was cheaper and so here we are

Next up: some actual plans !

 

[Doc Disney]

Well guys, I forced my Mom and I to watch Avatar (over two days) so that we would have somewhat of a clue what is going on in Pandora. The movie wasn't as terrible as I thought it was going to be but its so long it was still a struggle

 

[LisaBelle]

Well guys, I forced my Mom and I to watch Avatar (over two days) so that we would have somewhat of a clue what is going on in Pandora. The movie wasn't as terrible as I thought it was going to be but its so long it was still a struggle

I've never seen it either, so I will be doing the same thing when we finally make our next trip.

 

[LisaBelle]

Love the ADR's!!!! So many good ones that are on my list. I'm so hopeful that our breakfast plans work out with @samantha788!!! Dylan says I need to stay home and help unpack (since we'll probably just be arriving on the 9th), but what's a few hours out to breakfast with friends going to hurt??

If Dylan is like my son I'm quite sure that if a golf game with friends happened to come up that he would be out the door in a flash. He will survive on his own for a few hours while you meet friends for breakfast .

 

[blreinsel]

If Dylan is like my son I'm quite sure that if a golf game with friends happened to come up that he would be out the door in a flash. He will survive on his own for a few hours while you meet friends for breakfast .

I knew I liked you!! But you are soooooo right! That happens at home quite often. I think I'll use that as my justification when he starts complaining.

 

[TheMouseFan]

Well guys, I forced my Mom and I to watch Avatar (over two days) so that we would have somewhat of a clue what is going on in Pandora. The movie wasn't as terrible as I thought it was going to be but its so long it was still a struggle

I made our family watch it recently, too! We really struggled with finishing it, but like you, I just wanted to have some idea of what we would be seeing!

 

[LeighM]

I'm so jealous LOL. I want to go too Only 286 more days. Guess I'll just have to live a vacation through your trip reports

 

[LisaBelle]

I knew I liked you!! But you are soooooo right! That happens at home quite often. I think I'll use that as my justification when he starts complaining.

Glad to help. Anything for my Disney friends!

 

[LadyBelle]

Well guys, I forced my Mom and I to watch Avatar (over two days) so that we would have somewhat of a clue what is going on in Pandora. The movie wasn't as terrible as I thought it was going to be but its so long it was still a struggle

I watched Avatar as well and agree with your assessment. It makes the area now more interesting.

 

[DryerLintFan]

I'd be okay with watching Avatar right now,..... Frozen is currently on for the eleventy billionth time

 

[prfctlyximprct]

I have never sat through Avatar.. I have tried multiple times!!! And I need to come!!! Can someone smuggle me in their luggage?!? PLEASE!!!!!

 

[blreinsel]

I have never sat through Avatar.. I have tried multiple times!!! And I need to come!!! Can someone smuggle me in their luggage?!? PLEASE!!!!!

I can smuggle you in a U-Haul if that'll suffice??

 

[samantha788]

I have never sat through Avatar.. I have tried multiple times!!! And I need to come!!! Can someone smuggle me in their luggage?!? PLEASE!!!!!

YESSSSS! Plenty of room!

 

[mlegerto]

Just joining in....a bit late (what's new), but I'm here now.

HEY! You said I could come on the next girls trip....guess my invite got lost in the mail LOL.

Your trip sounds amazing so far. I am so jealous that I have to wait until December to get back and you have a July AND August trip planned.

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Can't wait to hear more!

 

[MinnieM123]

July 5th - California Grill 7:40 pm
Our favorite !

I'm a bit behind here, and catching up on your plans. Just wanted to mention that I really like this photo of you and your mom at the California Grill. The whole design, open kitchen, plenty of staff, the lighting--the whole ambiance is captured in that photo. Enjoy your experience there on July 5th. I'll be looking forward to your review.

 

[Doc Disney]

I've never seen it either, so I will be doing the same thing when we finally make our next trip.

Its definitely good to get some background

I made our family watch it recently, too! We really struggled with finishing it, but like you, I just wanted to have some idea of what we would be seeing!

It was just so long!

 

[Doc Disney]

I'm so jealous LOL. I want to go too Only 286 more days. Guess I'll just have to live a vacation through your trip reports

Aww I hope those days fly by for you!

I watched Avatar as well and agree with your assessment. It makes the area now more interesting.

Can't wait to see the area!

 

[Doc Disney]

I'd be okay with watching Avatar right now,..... Frozen is currently on for the eleventy billionth time

That sounds like torture!

I have never sat through Avatar.. I have tried multiple times!!! And I need to come!!! Can someone smuggle me in their luggage?!? PLEASE!!!!!

I usually bring two suitcases you can definitely fit !!!

 

[Doc Disney]

Just joining in....a bit late (what's new), but I'm here now.

HEY! You said I could come on the next girls trip....guess my invite got lost in the mail LOL.

Your trip sounds amazing so far. I am so jealous that I have to wait until December to get back and you have a July AND August trip planned.

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Can't wait to hear more!

OMG! You can definitely come too!!! I hate to say that I actually have three trips planned

I'm a bit behind here, and catching up on your plans. Just wanted to mention that I really like this photo of you and your mom at the California Grill. The whole design, open kitchen, plenty of staff, the lighting--the whole ambiance is captured in that photo. Enjoy your experience there on July 5th. I'll be looking forward to your review.

Thank you! I cant wait to eat there again I'm so excited

 

[DryerLintFan]

That sounds like torture!



I usually bring two suitcases you can definitely fit !!!

This weekend we gave in and finally bought and watched Moana. I'm sure I'll be just as sick of it soon, but it's nice to have a change! We have no idea how it ends though because she doesn't get to watch a lot of TV and we haven't made it there yet

 

[Big Hair]

Following as usual and eagerly awaiting more. I have V+A's , Cali grill, and Tiffin's reservations for October due to your inspiration. Cali was a go to before. It will be good to return for sentimental reasons. Might even go in August on the 3 day whirlwind trip.