Pre-Trip The I'm totally skipping my commencement ceremony and going to Disney instead PTR/Semi-live TR

Hello! I'm so excited to be back on the boards and planning my next trip. I literally went through a depression period after our trip last May (trip report here) and couldn't come back to the boards because it was just too sad. I knew another trip would be in my future, I just didn't know when.
When it came time to apply for graduation for my bachelors degree my husband ever so kindly suggested that perhaps a better way of celebrating would be to do it in Disney with our family instead of at a hot, boring ceremony with a bunch of strangers. I love this man!
So on to the planning:

Who: Em (that's me), My DH Luke, and our two sons (now 8 and 4)
When: May 12-19th
Where: Trying to decide between Kidani Village savannah studio and PORS RG room. We have a great offer on the table for KV, but DH is all about PORS. I have a feeling he's going to win out and that makes me sad, but there's always next year, hopefully.

We got a bit of a late start with booking so we missed our 180 day mark, but I was still able to score some ADRs that we wanted. Suggestions and comments are welcome :)

Tentative plans:
5/12
Arrive at KV or PORS 8 pm (Flying this time hooray!)

5/13
Animal Kingdom
Y&Y 12:30 pm
Sanaa 5:00 pm

5/14
Magic Kingdom
We have no ADRs for this day. Suggestions on good QS would be appreciated

5/15
DHS
Sci-Fi 11:35 am
MM Fantasmic Package 5pm (This is our first time booking this package and restaurant and we have never seen the show so any input on this would be appreciated)

5/16
Epcot
Beaches and Cream 12:30 pm
No Dinner ADR really hoping Spice Road Table will be open and accepting ressies

5/17
Magic Kingdom
BOG 4:05 pm (Scored this two days ago, cannot believe it!)

5/18
Free day
Thinking about making it a 6 day ticket so we have the option to visit a park for part of the day and spend the rest of the day at the resort relaxing

5/19
Fly out in the morning
 

Betsyboo

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It's never to early to start packing! I have a box started for our November trip. I hope you have a wonderful time celebrating and just enjoying life!
 

Ember

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It's never to early to start packing! I have a box started for our November trip. I hope you have a wonderful time celebrating and just enjoying life!
Thank you! Our flight leaves Wed morning, but we are leaving tomorrow to stay with a friend who lives right next to the airport. Eeeek!
 

jeffk410

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I am skipping my grad school commencement to leave for Disney on Wednesday as well..... Definitely beats commencement. Have a good trip!
 

Ember

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So here we are, two days out. I have finished my final exams and I am now the proud owner of a Bachelors degree in Biological Sciences :) We leave for my friend's house tomorrow after my son gets out of school so I am going to start a semi-live trip report in here tomorrow and do a complete one when we get home.
 

disney4life2008

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I am skipping my grad school commencement to leave for Disney on Wednesday as well..... Definitely beats commencement. Have a good trip!
Thank you! Our flight leaves Wed morning, but we are leaving tomorrow to stay with a friend who lives right next to the airport. Eeeek!

I think I may do the same thing 2015. I am going to my PhD ceremony to get hooded then I am hoping the first flight out the next day. Not sure if its disneyworld or DCL or other place but its happening
 

Ember

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Hair cuts, snacks, bank, post office, CVS all done. Now on to last minute packing and waiting for oldest DS to get done school. Then we are off to AC for the night :)
 

Ember

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Settled in at my bestie's house. Getting ready to go to bed so we'll be nice and rested for our early flight.
 

mrdrift

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Well, you just can't predict the weather. Great plans for the trip and I can't wait for your story and pictures to appear hear in the forums. Have a magical time on this trip.
 

Ember

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Yesterday was an amazing day at MK. No lines for anything and the rain kept the temps down :) Today ended up being a pretty crappy day, rain, LONG waits on buses from PORS, and my in-laws arrived (with a freaking scooter!!!!!!!!*mortified*)more about that when I write an actual report. Lousy wi-fi is keeping me from updating more :( Tomorrow we're back at MK so I have faith it will be a much better day.
 

Daxiegirl

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Really enjoying your "pre'-trip TR!! Pretty excited to hear all about it when you get back. Hope you are having a blast!

The skies are not so friendly right now...
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I love this photo. I hope it didn't actually rain on you but the feel of this photo is amazing. Love how the sun bathes the structure while the dark is in the background.
 

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