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Pre-Trip The Captain is headed Home!
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MinnieM123
Premium Member
Yea! Don't forget to take lots of pictures of the WDW Railroad!!
(Oh wait, you're still working out your travel details. Guess I got a little ahead of myself here.) 
That's ok. Everything thing is all planedYea! Don't forget to take lots of pictures of the WDW Railroad!!
It was just so late last night, I didn't feel like staying up and typing all the details (will get to that today). But don't you worry, I've got something special planed for the WDWRR 
John park hopper
Well-Known Member
I'm jealous. Where are you staying ? Have a great time, loved the WDW Railroad posts
Hey everyone! I just wanted to say that I haven't forgotten about the details. Everything gets real hectic this time of the year with school. Last day of classes was Wednesday, but I have two exams on Monday 
Hopefully I will be able to finally get this PTR started during some free time this weekend, if not sooner. Please bear with me
Hopefully I will be able to finally get this PTR started during some free time this weekend, if not sooner. Please bear with me
MinnieM123
Premium Member
Hey everyone! I just wanted to say that I haven't forgotten about the details. Everything gets real hectic this time of the year with school. Last day of classes was Wednesday, but I have two exams on Monday
Good things come to those who wait.
You just take your time.
Ok, I'm so embarrassed that I've started this thread over a week ago and haven't given the details yet. There has just been a lot going on over the past week. I had my final exams on Monday (woohoo! 
), so I was going to get into things yesterday but had a family emergency. Luckily, everything is ok and I can finally get this PTR started! Here we go!
Why?
Alright, so it's been almost 2 years (1 year and 11 months to be exact) since my last trip. In other words, it's been waaay too long!
But that's going to change! We ended up not going last year do to everyone's schedules and other things that were going on at the time, but that was ok because Dead Men Tell No Tales was coming out at the same time that we would have normally gone, and I had been waiting for it close to 4 years! Needless to say, I was extremely excited when May 26th came around, so it kind of eased the pain of not going to WDW.
Fast forward to the beginning of this year. Life is starting to become a pain in the you know what (school stuff). But, I kept telling myself to push on and that May would be here soon. Well, once March came around, some unexpected events took place and it started to look as if we were not going to be able to go. I was trying to stay positive in hopes that things would work out, but I stared to face reality in April that this trip was not happening. I started to get kind of depressed because I had been looking forward to this trip for a while. But thank God, because things began to take a turn for the better and the trip was back on!
So the trip is back on and I couldn't be more excited. One of the reasons why I am so excited, is because this is my graduation trip. I will be starting college in the fall, so this trip is much needed! I'm looking forward to doing some things that I have been wanting to do for a long time and having the chance to solo in the parks for a little bit. Overall, I can't wait and I am so excited to share this trip with y'all
Up next: The who, when, and where!
), so I was going to get into things yesterday but had a family emergency. Luckily, everything is ok and I can finally get this PTR started! Here we go!Why?
Alright, so it's been almost 2 years (1 year and 11 months to be exact) since my last trip. In other words, it's been waaay too long!
But that's going to change! We ended up not going last year do to everyone's schedules and other things that were going on at the time, but that was ok because Dead Men Tell No Tales was coming out at the same time that we would have normally gone, and I had been waiting for it close to 4 years! Needless to say, I was extremely excited when May 26th came around, so it kind of eased the pain of not going to WDW. Fast forward to the beginning of this year. Life is starting to become a pain in the you know what (school stuff). But, I kept telling myself to push on and that May would be here soon. Well, once March came around, some unexpected events took place and it started to look as if we were not going to be able to go. I was trying to stay positive in hopes that things would work out, but I stared to face reality in April that this trip was not happening
. I started to get kind of depressed because I had been looking forward to this trip for a while. But thank God, because things began to take a turn for the better and the trip was back on! So the trip is back on and I couldn't be more excited. One of the reasons why I am so excited, is because this is my graduation trip. I will be starting college in the fall, so this trip is much needed! I'm looking forward to doing some things that I have been wanting to do for a long time and having the chance to solo in the parks for a little bit. Overall, I can't wait and I am so excited to share this trip with y'all
Up next: The who, when, and where!
MinnieM123
Premium Member
Happy to hear that your trip is back on! And congratulations for your graduation from high school, and best wishes for your entrance into college life in the fall !
Thank you!Happy to hear that your trip is back on! And congratulations for your graduation from high school, and best wishes for your entrance into college life in the fall !
Thanks for joining!
Just came back from the mailbox and look what arrived
P.S.
Very mad with the new packaging
P.S.
Very mad with the new packaging
Ok, I got a little busy over the weekend with trying to get my graduation invitations ready to be mailed (still not done yet 
). Who knew that could be such a pain in the butt?
I finally had a little free time earlier this afternoon and was about to get back into this PTR when this guy decided to show up in my yard.
Snakes. Why did it have to be snakes?
O well, time to get my pistol!
Pretty good length. I’d say right at 3 feet, if not a tad bit longer.
I know that it was just a common black snake (non-venomous), but I didn’t want my adventurous and very curious dachshund to encounter it.
). Who knew that could be such a pain in the butt? I finally had a little free time earlier this afternoon and was about to get back into this PTR when this guy decided to show up in my yard.
Snakes. Why did it have to be snakes?
O well, time to get my pistol!
Pretty good length. I’d say right at 3 feet, if not a tad bit longer.
I know that it was just a common black snake (non-venomous), but I didn’t want my adventurous and very curious dachshund to encounter it.
Alright, back to the important stuff.
Who?
The norm - Me (Berkley), my sister, and my mom
When?
May 21-26
My graduation is on June 2nd, so we wanted to make sure that we would be back at least a week before.
Where?
ALL-STAR Sports
Originally, the plan was to stay at Coronado Springs, but do to changes in everyone's schedule, we had to shift the dates and CS was unavailable at the time. We were also planning on staying for 6 days/6 nights, but had to change it to 5 days/5 nights instead.
Now we usually stay in values because we like to be in the parks all day. The only time that we are really at the resort, is when it's time to go to bed. That's pretty much it. So once we knew that CS was out of the picture, we figured that it would be best to stay at a value. We thought about Caribbean Beach, but my sister stayed there in March and didn't care to go back so soon.
To make a long story short, Movies was unavailable, and POP and Music only had standard rooms. So we saw that Sports had a preferred room and booked it!
When I'm not obsessing over Disney, I'm obsessing over football, so I hope we stay in the "Touchdown!" section!
I'm not sure if the rooms there are also preferred, or if it's just "Surf's Up!", but they're defiantly close enough to Stadium Hall to be considered as preferred.
Now, I know that a lot of people cannot stand ALL-STAR Sports, but I'm hoping that we will have a good experience. I'm actually pretty excited about staying there.
1. It's someplace new.
2. I love sports, particularly football.
3. I will be one step closer to staying at all of the resorts
Guess I will have to see for myself!
Up next: The plan!
Who?
The norm - Me (Berkley), my sister, and my mom
When?
May 21-26
My graduation is on June 2nd, so we wanted to make sure that we would be back at least a week before.
Where?
ALL-STAR Sports
Originally, the plan was to stay at Coronado Springs, but do to changes in everyone's schedule, we had to shift the dates and CS was unavailable at the time. We were also planning on staying for 6 days/6 nights, but had to change it to 5 days/5 nights instead.
Now we usually stay in values because we like to be in the parks all day. The only time that we are really at the resort, is when it's time to go to bed. That's pretty much it. So once we knew that CS was out of the picture, we figured that it would be best to stay at a value. We thought about Caribbean Beach, but my sister stayed there in March and didn't care to go back so soon.
To make a long story short, Movies was unavailable, and POP and Music only had standard rooms. So we saw that Sports had a preferred room and booked it!
When I'm not obsessing over Disney, I'm obsessing over football, so I hope we stay in the "Touchdown!" section!
I'm not sure if the rooms there are also preferred, or if it's just "Surf's Up!", but they're defiantly close enough to Stadium Hall to be considered as preferred.
Now, I know that a lot of people cannot stand ALL-STAR Sports, but I'm hoping that we will have a good experience. I'm actually pretty excited about staying there.
1. It's someplace new.
2. I love sports, particularly football.
3. I will be one step closer to staying at all of the resorts
Guess I will have to see for myself!
Up next: The plan!
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ScarletBegonias
Well-Known Member
Can't wait to hear more!!
Thanks
The plan:
Sunday May 20th - Travel Day
Depart South Carolina Sunday morning. Like always, we will be driving. Arrive at hotel on Irlo Bronson (right next to the main gate at World Dr.) Sunday night. We always stay right outside the property on the night of our drive down.
Monday May 21st - Check-in/AK
Get up early and head to ALL-STAR Sports. Will do online check-in to avoid the front desk, then hop on a bus to AK!
AK hours: 9am -10pm (8am - 9am EMH)
FP
1. KS 9:55 - 10:55
2. KRR 11:20 - 12:20
3. EE 12:30 - 1:30
Tuesday May 22nd - EPCOT
EPCOT hours: 9am - 9pm (9pm - 11pm EMH)
FP
1. LwtL 10:25 - 11:25
2. TT 12:10 - 1:10
3. SE 2:35 - 3:35
Wednesday May 23rd - MK
MK hours: 9am - 10pm (10pm - 12am EMH)
FP
1. JC 11:05 - 12:05
2. Peter Pan 1:10 - 2:10
3. Splash 2:35 - 3:35
Thursday May 24th - EPCOT (day 2)
EPCOT hours: 9am - 9pm (8am - 9am EMH)
FP
1. SE 10:30 - 11:30
2. Soarin' 12:20 - 1:20
3. ??? (haven't decided)
Friday May 25th - MK (day 2)
MK hours: 9am - 11pm (8am - 9am EMH)
FP
1. Buzz? (could change) 11:35 - 12:35
2. Splash 2:25 - 3:25
3. ??? (haven't decided)
Saturday May 26th - Checkout/Travel Day
Let's not talk about that.
Up Next: Pre Trip notes!
Sunday May 20th - Travel Day
Depart South Carolina Sunday morning. Like always, we will be driving. Arrive at hotel on Irlo Bronson (right next to the main gate at World Dr.) Sunday night. We always stay right outside the property on the night of our drive down.
Monday May 21st - Check-in/AK
Get up early and head to ALL-STAR Sports. Will do online check-in to avoid the front desk, then hop on a bus to AK!
AK hours: 9am -10pm (8am - 9am EMH)
FP
1. KS 9:55 - 10:55
2. KRR 11:20 - 12:20
3. EE 12:30 - 1:30
Tuesday May 22nd - EPCOT
EPCOT hours: 9am - 9pm (9pm - 11pm EMH
)FP
1. LwtL 10:25 - 11:25
2. TT 12:10 - 1:10
3. SE 2:35 - 3:35
Wednesday May 23rd - MK
MK hours: 9am - 10pm (10pm - 12am EMH
)FP
1. JC 11:05 - 12:05
2. Peter Pan 1:10 - 2:10
3. Splash 2:35 - 3:35
Thursday May 24th - EPCOT (day 2)
EPCOT hours: 9am - 9pm (8am - 9am EMH)
FP
1. SE 10:30 - 11:30
2. Soarin' 12:20 - 1:20
3. ??? (haven't decided)
Friday May 25th - MK (day 2)
MK hours: 9am - 11pm (8am - 9am EMH)
FP
1. Buzz? (could change) 11:35 - 12:35
2. Splash 2:25 - 3:25
3. ??? (haven't decided)
Saturday May 26th - Checkout/Travel Day
Let's not talk about that.
Up Next: Pre Trip notes!
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DisAl
Well-Known Member
Are you doing the Magic Behind Our Steam Trains tour this trip? I hope so, you will love it.Photo is of me in the cab of Walter on my 2009 tour.
(Sorry if this is a duplicate post, the first attempt did not seem to go through.)
P.S. - Leave the lights on. We will be down the week after you.
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Longers
Well-Known Member
As you’ll see in my signature I’m a November Port Orleans Riverside girl but we recently did a bonus trip and stayed at Sports (my first time in 20 years staying somewhere else) - I couldn’t complain, the rooms were a bit tired but we had a good experience - I hope you get the same and enjoy your trip
You're gonna have to wait and see
I will!P.S. - Leave the lights on. We will be down the week after you.