Pre-Trip My Dream Vacation...a June 2014 PTR

I know, I know, I have a really long time before our trip, but I'm so flippin' excited that I wanted to share with y'all!
Who: Me (Amy), my husband Brian, Logan (10), Lily (8), and Owen (5)
My mom and dad (or Nanny and Papaw to the kids)
My brother Scott, my SIL Beth, and my twin nieces Macy and Allison (3)

Here is a pic of my parents and kids from our last family trip in Oct. 2011

Here is our family

Here is one of my favorite pics of me and Brian

And here is one of my favorites of the kids

Here is one of me and Owen from our trip last December

I still have to get permission from my brother and SIL to post pics of my nieces. So hopefully I can have some up soon.

What: A 3 night Bahamas cruise on the Disney Dream followed by 4 days at WDW

When: We set sail on June 19, 2014

Where: We will be staying in deluxe oceanview staterooms with verandahs. Our rooms are all in a row so we can open the partitions and have 1 large verandah. We are in rooms 6044, 6042, and 6040.

Thanks to Tammy(@Disneyfalcon) for all her help getting this set up for us!!

 

[TheMouseFan]

I finally finished my daily itinerary books for everyone today.

So, here is our itinerary as it stands today:
Wednesday, June 18 - flight leaves at 6 am and arrives in Orlando at 8:10 am
- check in and swimming at AoA
- lunch at AoA or DTD
- Bibbidy Bobbidy Boutique 2:10 pm
- Chef Mickey's 6:30 pm
Thursday, June 19 - transport to Port Canaveral at 9 am with port arrival time of 10:30-10:45
Friday, June 20 - Nassau - stay on ship to swim and explore
Saturday, June 21 - Castaway Cay - 5k in the am, then parasailing for Logan and I at 1:30pm
Sunday, June 22 - transport back to Pop Century at 8am
- FP+ for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train 10:35
- FP+ BOG lunch 11:30
- FP+ to meet Cinderella and Rapunzel 12:35
- FP+ for Splash Mountain 1:45
- we will likely return to Pop then to settle in and nap/swim
- Crystal Palace 6:00pm
- pm EMH for some of us
Monday, June 23 - Rockin' Roller Coaster at rope drop +/- a quick ride on ToT
- FP+ for Toy Story Midway Mania 10:00
- FP+ for ToT/Disney Junior Live 11:00
- Mama Melrose Fantasmic! package 12:00
- FP+ Star Tours 1:25
- Sci Fi Dine-in 4:30 for shakes/appetizers
- Fantasmic!
- pm EMH for some of us
Tuesday, June 24 - Tusker House 8:20am
- FP+ Kilimanjaro Safaris 9:45
- FP+ Expedition Everest 10:50 (only 5 of us are riding, so we are hoping to use the other 5 FP+ to get two rides in!)
- FP+ Dinosaur 11:55
- hope to see Festival of the Lion King and Nemo at some point
-Boma 6:25pm
Wednesday, June 25 - Akershus Royal Banquet Hall 8:00am
- plan to hit TestTrack at rope drop
- FP+ Spaceship Earth 9:15
- FP+ Soarin' 10:20
- FP+ Seas with Nemo and Friends 11:25
- World Showcase
- likely will return to Pop for nap/swimming
- Garden Grill 5:30pm
- Illuminations
Thursday, June 26 - MK EMH
- Cinderella's Royal Table 10:00am
- FP+ to meet Anna and Elsa 11:35
- FP+ Space Mountain/Peter Pan's Flight 1:35
- FP+ Festival of Fantasy Parade 2:45
- back to Pop for nap/swimming
- Artist Point 6:00pm for my brother and SIL
- Tomorrowland Terrace Dessert Party 9:15pm
Friday, June 27 - 'Ohana 9:00am
- flight leaves Orlando at 3:10pm
Only 15 more says!!!

 

[Disneyfalcon]

W. O. W.

 

[TheMouseFan]

W. O. W.

I know, right!?! I'm trying to be very low key and expecting nothing to go as planned, so I won't be as disappointed when all heck breaks loose!! If it were just our immediate family, we could and would easily stick to these plans, but I'm not so sure about my brother and SIL! The only thing I am being particular about is us making our ADRs, because I used my credit card to guarantee them!

 

[Disneyfalcon]

I know, right!?! I'm trying to be very low key and expecting nothing to go as planned, so I won't be as disappointed when all heck breaks loose!! If it were just our immediate family, we could and would easily stick to these plans, but I'm not so sure about my brother and SIL! The only thing I am being particular about is us making our ADRs, because I used my credit card to guarantee them!

Yes! You do need to make sure someone keeps those!

I love the plans though!

 

[Cesar R M]

I got these in the mail today! I am so excited by how cute they turned out to be!
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I found the perfect bottoms to match too!
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I made this for myself so I match, but not exactly!
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These also came today for our stateroom doors!
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I'm getting so excited!!! Only 32 more days!!!

wow!
how do you get so many detailed gifts and souvenirs?
the tshirts for example!
and the door signs?

 

[TheMouseFan]

wow!
how do you get so many detailed gifts and souvenirs?
the tshirts for example!
and the door signs?

Etsy!! That is where I got most of the items!

 

[PolynesianPrincess]

I'm getting excited for you!! Not too much longer!! I was sitting here today wishing I could be lounging in a cabana, drink in my hand and toes in the sand, staring up at a Disney ship! Any Disney ship, I'm not picky!

Those shirts are so awesome!

 

[TheMouseFan]

I'm getting excited for you!! Not too much longer!! I was sitting here today wishing I could be lounging in a cabana, drink in my hand and toes in the sand, staring up at a Disney ship! Any Disney ship, I'm not picky!

Those shirts are so awesome!

Well, I won't be sitting in a cabana, but I'll think about you when I'm sitting in the sand and staring at the Dream!! I'll even get a few pics for you!

 

[TheMouseFan]

I'm getting so excited!!!! I started my packing process today! I got my "medicine chest", as Brian calls it, together. I would much rather have medications we don't need, than have to pay Disney's price for something we need and don't have! I also got all of our toiletries gathered so I know what I still need to get when I go shopping later this week. I will start with the clothes tomorrow, although I won't get very far because we will still be needing a lot of them this week. I also made my notebook to carry around and make my notes for my trip report!

 

[angieandtrevor]

Looks like it is almost time for you to leave. I have loved seeing your pictures of all your planning, coming from another crazy planner I can truly appreciate all the hard work you put into this trip, I am sure your family will appreciate it. Have a blast !!!!

 

[TheMouseFan]

Looks like it is almost time for you to leave. I have loved seeing your pictures of all your planning, coming from another crazy planner I can truly appreciate all the hard work you put into this trip, I am sure your family will appreciate it. Have a blast !!!!

They certainly better appreciate it! I know they do, all of the kids have thanked me numerous times already for things I have done! It's kind of shocking actually!! 9 days to go! So close, yet soooo far away!

 

[TheMouseFan]

 

[PartOfYourWorld]

Caught up now that I've been back for a month almost! (so sad and still need to write the TR) but I am getting really excited for you guys!!! I love the tees and oh your itinerary! You're good!!! Hopefully all goes as planned! The only thing I'm a little scared for ya is that getting to Pop from the port and making those FP for the Mine Train! but I guess you got until 1135 right? That hour window is nice.

You are going to have such a great time!!!

 

[FlaggNL]

Ohw time is running fast for you now It's comming closer and closer Enjoy the final days of pre feelings!

 

[TheMouseFan]

Caught up now that I've been back for a month almost! (so sad and still need to write the TR) but I am getting really excited for you guys!!! I love the tees and oh your itinerary! You're good!!! Hopefully all goes as planned! The only thing I'm a little scared for ya is that getting to Pop from the port and making those FP for the Mine Train! but I guess you got until 1135 right? That hour window is nice.

You are going to have such a great time!!!

I'm hoping that we will be at the MK by 11:00am at the latest, even if we have to throw our bags at bell services while we are checking in quickly!! Everything I have read says we should be at Pop by 9:30 at the latest, so here's hoping everything goes as planned!!

 

[TheMouseFan]

Ohw time is running fast for you now It's comming closer and closer Enjoy the final days of pre feelings!

Thanks! Can't wait to go!

 

[smk]

Whew! I just read the pre trip report! I think you all will have a great time! Can't wait to read the trip report!

 

[TheMouseFan]

Whew! I just read the pre trip report! I think you all will have a great time! Can't wait to read the trip report!

Thanks! I'm sure we will! I will definitely write a report when we return!

 

[prfctlyximprct]

So excited for you

 

[TheMouseFan]

So excited for you

Thanks! I can't believe we leave on Wednesday! We started at more than 400 days, and now it is almost here! I bet you are getting excited for yours too!