I've hit the wall where there is nothing left to do...

[disneygirl76]

Hi all,

I've hit the wall. The wall where there isn't anything more left to do...and yet...the trip is close but still far away. 41 days to be exact. Ugh...this is the hard part now. Once I get the travel docs, the suitcases come out and things start to go in!!! But until then...I wait.

What do you do during this time?

 

[71dsp]

Isn't there always something to do? Knowing my luck, I'd get to where you're at and still forget to bring something!

 

[Gabe1]

Hi all,

I've hit the wall. The wall where there isn't anything more left to do...and yet...the trip is close but still far away. 41 days to be exact. Ugh...this is the hard part now. Once I get the travel docs, the suitcases come out and things start to go in!!! But until then...I wait.

What do you do during this time?

 

[Tinkerbella16]

Well you don't want the time to go too fast... I know when I'm nearing the end of my trip, I am always wishing I was back to the waiting period and counting down the days. It really is a big part of the excitement!

 

[MITCH 112198]

I start my new list for 4 people of what needs to be brought, and read these forums everyday to keep up, and people get bored with me talking about it every minute of every day.

 

[Kelsybelle]

Around this time I get the luggage out and start shopping! It's also a great time to buy your toiletries and get those tucked away in your suitcases. How exciting for you!

 

[Susan Savia]

You could always start thinking about when you'd like to go again! We always have the 'next' trip in the planning stages when we're on a trip.

 

[dave&di]

I've got 30 days to go and know exactly what you mean, all I need to do is get the cases down from the loft to air them and then pack! I have at least 2 weeks of doing nothing! It's really draggggiinnng!!!!

 

[draybook]

I feel your pain. I stand here at my computer for 10 hours a day and do nothing but daydream of being at WDW and surf the Disney sites. When I go on lunch I put on Live365 and surf the boards some more. Check in can't come fast enough!

 

[coltow]

I'm at 21 days and so to give me something to do I decided to set up a Garden Grocer delivery today

 

[Doombuggy13]

Yup, I'm spinning my wheels too. Now at the 45 day mark. Traditionally, this is the day I call to make the final payment. This year I was fortunate enought to be able to pay our trip off early. Now that our 45 day "Payoff the Disney Trip Day" is officially here.... Nothing to do. (except work).

 

[Tinkerbella16]

Yup, I'm spinning my wheels too. Now at the 45 day mark. Traditionally, this is the day I call to make the final payment. This year I was fortunate enought to be able to pay our trip off early. Now that our 45 day "Payoff the Disney Trip Day" is officially here.... Nothing to do. (except work).

I usually like having my trip paid off early, but this year I purposely said I was going to make the final payment on the 45 day mark so I have something to look forward to! 45 day mark is next Wednesday 8/8 and I cannot wait!!! After that, I wait for my Mickey Mail!!!!!

 

[disney magic 06]

Not long to go now! At that stage I try to keep myself busy as the time goes faster. Typically:

Make a detailed packing list
Make a shopping list of all things I still need to buy
Change my adrs (again)
Sort out my clothes, any old things are put on one side to 'wear and throw' in the days before the trip
Print out all my reservations, sort tickets, vouchers etc
All cupboards are cleaned and tidied
Double check the menus
Start putting pre-packing on the spare bed ready for when the suitcases come down from the attic
Make lists (of anything I can think of, much to the amusement of my family )

 

[Funfy]

• Make a countdown calendar.
• Plan a cheap staycation-camping, museum visit, state park
• Start a book series, jigsaw puzzle, home project-cleaning out closets, etc.

Anything to distract from your "real" purpose!

 

[Mukta]

Hi all,

I've hit the wall. The wall where there isn't anything more left to do...and yet...the trip is close but still far away. 41 days to be exact. Ugh...this is the hard part now. Once I get the travel docs, the suitcases come out and things start to go in!!! But until then...I wait.

What do you do during this time?

I know you are a planner like me. This is the time that I do my daiy schedule. I check wdwent.com and figure out when I want to see Off Kilter, Matsuriza etc. Hmmmm, I could grab a beer here and then sit and watch Off Kilter. Then I could do a wine flight and watch the World Showcase players etc.

 

[Redsky89]

I leave on August 18th for Florida and will be in WDW 2-3 times the week I'm staying. I just focus on my work until then. If I sat in my room watching the clock then the 2 weeks of waiting turns into 2 years it feels like.

 

[Vader2112]

You have everything planned now??? WOW.

 

[powlessfamily4]

Hi all,

I've hit the wall. The wall where there isn't anything more left to do...and yet...the trip is close but still far away. 41 days to be exact. Ugh...this is the hard part now. Once I get the travel docs, the suitcases come out and things start to go in!!! But until then...I wait.

What do you do during this time?

There is no help for it! Just try not to let the butterflies in your stomach take flight!

 

[plaz10]

As I'm totally in the same boat as you - just waiting for travel docs and stuff...

I've been re-reading TRs on here. Since I'm staying at POFQ I've been stalking every detail I can about the place online (I live on this website - http://www.portorleans.org). Also continuing to look at menus and think about what I might order - then find pictures of the item, reviews, etc...

I need a shopping trip for a few new outfits. Then I'll slowly start setting things aside for the trip. But I think my next step is shopping! Yay!!

 

[disneygirl76]

I start my new list for 4 people of what needs to be brought, and read these forums everyday to keep up, and people get bored with me talking about it every minute of every day.

Oh goodness, my lists have been done for months! HA! Everything new bought and just waiting to hop into the suitcases!