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Linda you have lots to add yet. You know that your list is going to change :rofl2:

Yeah, don't I know it. I was 're-doing' one last night. :faceplant2:

Sounds like a great trip is planned!! Can't wait to hear about it as it unfolds.

Thanks Dave! I hope I have loads of exciting stuff to report when I get there!

Sorry about the multiple posts; haven't figured out how to do the multiple quote thing. At least everyone's getting individualized attention. :rofl2:

I'm excited for y'all already, just reading your pre-tr! I guess you missed it, but Rita's not a cabin dweller anymore. We got a camper!

Great News on getting a camper! I'm so happy for you! Yeah, I know I've missed quite a bit; haven't been on much due to that ongoing problem I PMd you about a while back. I still hope to holler at ya while we're spinning around on the golf cart looking at all the Christmas decorations!

Oh, I forgot the sticky toffee pudding!! :yay:

I have been able to request Ken before. Another good one is Donnell.

Have a great time! Looking forward to seeing your report unfold.

Cool! Then I'll be putting in a request for Ken and if he's not there I'll definately ask for Donnell and tell him he was highly recommended! And thanks for the nice words!

Me too!

Yes, this is gonna be an exciting report!

And yes, I'm a list maker, too ... gotta be prepared for anything!

Yeah another November birthday!! I hope the trip report WILL be exciting as the pre-trip one is finished. :rofl2: Well, I guess I can add when I leave that we're on the way. :banana: Can't wait, can't wait!!!

Thanks Stefa70- I've never been accused of going anywhere unprepared. :rofl2:

Thanks Doodlebug- an early Happy Anniversary to you in case I forget to say it later this month. I just hope I can get my laptop configured to load up my pictures. I tried installing a program this past weekend but got some sort of error message when I tried to use it. Didn't have the patience to try and figure it out. At least I've got 4 months to work those kinks out.

Hey Ya'll! I thought I'd try my hand at a little pre-trip report. I tried one on that other site but I think I was a bit TOO enthusiastic and included way too much info. At least 1 person said it made their hands hurt to look at all the typing I'd done. I like to type-what can I say......... Anywho, here goes.... OH and I 'borrowed' CeciliaKy's idea of using who, what, etc. I hope you don't mind!

The WHO? My wonderful, 48 yr. old sweetheart, Warren (That'sMrGrumpyToYou on here)- We'll be celebrating 26 years of wedded bliss together on the 24th of this month.

My darling 24 yr. old daughter, Nikki- Nikki loves EVERYTHING Disney but especially all the Christmas decorations. She was born with Williams syndrome and I can honestly say there's no feeling better than looking at Disney through the eyes of a special needs child, or any child for that matter. The look on her face alone is worth single penny we have to save up for our trips.

My 22 yr. old niece, Jessica- Jessi (for short) has never been to Disney World before and she's super excited to say the least. Nikki absolutely adores her. Since she found out Jessi's going with us, she gets up EVERY morning with "Guess who's going to Disney World? Me, you, Daddy, and Jessi." Then I get to see her little happy dance. Looks something like ---> :dance:

ME (45 at least I will be in November) I'm Linda, the milkman's wife. No, really, I am. For those interested, yes, it's true and I'm quite fond of saying "Milk does the body good but the milkman does it better". :D Hmmmmmm wondering if I should have included that? ;D

The WHAT? Our 3rd trip to Disney World and our 2nd stay at the Fort

The WHEN? December 9th thru December 15th

The WHERE? see the WHAT

The WHY? Because it's been almost 3 years since our last visit and I'm going nuts to go back! I wish we could go every year.

I've been planning this trip since we returned home from our last trip in December 2008. Unfortunately, our last trip wasn't as great as I would have liked and I'm SO looking forward to this one being so much better. Here's what we learned NOT to do on a Disney trip: Pay attention! :popo:

1. Not ALL relatives are good vacation buddies so be careful about who you invite. If you're not sure, leave 'em at home! This is supposed to be a vacation not an episode of Mama's Family!

2. Make sure THEY know how to use their OWN cameras/camcorders BEFORE going on vacation or you'll be stopping every 10 steps going back to help them take pictures. :faceplant2: I barely know how to use mine. I certainly didn't know how to use one I'd never seen before. If I had a dollar for everytime I heard "stupid piece of junk and other COLORFUL language", I could have paid for dining on this trip.

3. Please explain and explain again what PRIORITY seating means. Otherwise you may be listening to "God! How much longer?!?"; VERY loud and many, many *sighs*; "How come they get to go in before us? We were here first!"; "If I'd known I'd have to wait this long, I would have eaten at the cabin."; and the list goes on and on. :gaah:

4. Remind them that your van/car/whatever you drive is NOT a magic carpet, nor does it travel at the speed of light and I certainly can't make it FLY and that it takes TIME to drive 700 miles. Actually, it was only 500 from my relative's house. We live 200 miles north of her. Still, 500 miles of grunts and groans and huffing and puffing from the backseat can be quite irritating. Not to mention all the exasperating "how many more miles, etc., etc." Think of the movie Are We There Yet? times 200!

5. Last and the most important thing we learned: If you have members of your travel party that have ISSUES with same sex or mixed raced relationships and this bothers you LEAVE THEM AT HOME, especially if they are quite vocal about their opinions and think EVERYONE should be able to hear what they say!!! It makes for quite an uncomfortable situation at times. :panic: I don't know about ya'll, but when I'm on vacation, I'm there to DE-stress!

Enough of the negative stuff!

Like I said, I've been planning this trip since 2008. I'm OCD when it comes to trips. Even my list have lists. Warren laughs at me but when we get to where we're going and everything runs smoothly because of my planning, he appreciates it. He won't admit it but he does. I know he does. I think he does. He BETTER! :D

We'll be staying at the cabins. Yep, we're some of THOSE folks. We were in the 2800 loop last time and have requested that loop this time too. I don't know for a fact but I'm assuming all the accessible cabins are in that loop. At least that's what the cast member that made my reservations lead me to believe.

I make resort only reservations so we'll get our park tickets once we're there. My gran's not in the best of health and sometimes you just have to be prepared for stuff that MIGHT happen. We can't afford to lose the park ticket money since it's non-refundable.

We've already got our MVMCP tickets! YEAH! We went last time but s**t happens and our other relative kinda ruined it for us. I didn't even get a single cookie! I don't think we even made it off of Main Street. This time will be different. We're going to have an awesome time and I'm getting some cookies!!

We've already reserved a golf cart. It's pricey but worth it to drive around to see all the decorations especially in the camping loops. I wish I had pictures of Nikki's face from our last trip. I'm especially looking forward to seeing Castle Guys decor; heard it's just amazing!

Speaking of golf, my honey will be making ressies for a lesson. He tinkers with it here at home (don't tell him I said that) but really doesn't have as much time as he'd like to play. Oh well, there's always retirement....

My ADRs have been made. We have ressies at Rose and Crown (my fav), Plaza Restaurant, Sci-Fi Dine In (1st timer), Rain Forest Cafe (love it), and a return visit to Trail's End (for breakfast on our last day). I hope Kenny's still there and that we get him! Wonder if I can request him? Anybody know?

My lists are made (and remade) and I have a couple totes set aside for non-food and non-perishable food items. Now all we have to do it wait, and wait, and wait...........4 months is going to go by so slowly! Well, at least I can read about other's trips until it's our time to go. My PLAN is to take my laptop and post each day so I won't forget stuff. If I can figure out how to download pictures to my laptop, I'll include those too. I LOVE TAKING PICTURES! I don't like to be in them but I do love to take them.

Lastly, I hope I get to meet up with some Fiends in person. I know a few of ya'll will be there at the same time and that at least Rita will be in a cabin too. Since we only get to Disney once every 3 years and we have to make the most out of our time there, I won't be able to hang out for long but at least I can say HI!

Well, that's it. Hope it wasn't too long this time!

So there ya go, your vote should be for google search. And we're glad it helped you find us :banana:

Gonna do that right now. I know I don't post very often but it's good to know that there's a great place to come to when I do have a question about the Fort or whatever else. I'm still a Fort newbie (only been once-2008) but like I told my hubby, we won't be staying at any other resort for all our future trips. I didn't post much on Voldermort either and IMHO, they really lost big time when they kicked all the good folks to the curb!

WHERE did you search?? Search Engine, facebook, other camping sites??

Inquiring minds want to know.

You're FAST! I must have been editing when you answered. I changed my answer and deleted my vote until I'm sure how to. I Googled 'Fiends' and a link popped up for here. I didn't really know any of the original fiends having only been to the Fort once and then stayed in the cabins.

I'm not sure how to vote 'cause (1) I did a search looking for where everyone FUN went AND (2) THEN was banned from Voldermort because I deleted some of my own posts (which by the way weren't really beneficial to anyone.). Am I to be considered as part of the Great Flush?

Rose and Crown is my favorite place to eat. I love, love, LOVE their bangers and mash. Can't wait to go back in Dec. so I can have them again!

So sorry you lost some important family pictures. Thanks for sharing a great tip!!

:dropjaw: You guys are LUCKY!!

So glad all of you are ok! I agree about the seatbelts. When Nikki was about 2, we went off the road and rolled. I've never been so glad to hear a child cry in my life. While irritating to wear, they definately save lives! I hope they catch that guy!

For some reason, I'm now craving Oreos.

My family LOVES Oreo balls. Crush a package of Oreos or put them in a food processor. Mix with a room temperature 8 ounce package of cream cheese. Roll them into balls. (I use the medium size Pampered Chef Scoop.) Then dip them in Almond Bark, white chocolate or what I have found to be the easiest is Candy Quick. It comes in a handy paper tray that you heat it in. Then when you're finished, just throw the tray away. These things do not last 24 hours in our house!

I have never seen these GIANT Oreos at Disney, but I can assure you it is now on my list of things to do/eat for our trip in October!!

OMG! This sounds AWEsome. Gonna try it this week!!

That smoked turkey sandwich looks to-die for. :D

All I can say is 'where's the drooly smilie'? :heart: Yummo :heart: (except the sprinkles-don't like sprinkles).

After the Haunted Mansion, we were hot & thirsty - in spite of the AC in the HM ... Off to Dole!

Believe it or not, I've never had a Dole whip. After seeing how yummy they look, it's on my TO-DO list this trip. Love the report and all the pictures. Thanks for sharing!! :jumpforjoy

Love the report. Awesome pictures! Thanks for sharing!! :banana:

:popcorn: Loving it so far! Pictures are great!! :banana:

If you are reading along, please feel free to post a comment or question.

Let me know what you think.

It makes trip reports more interesting when folks chime in.

So feel free.

TCD

I have yet to meet you in person, but I loved reading your trip reports on that other site. I'm looking forward to reading them here now. :D

Dont ask questions, Set it up and run it! I want to see it in person! :parrot:

Me too! I haven't seen it yet at all. I was really looking forward to seeing it this trip!!

Just bought ours over the phone for 12/13. (4 advanced purchase adult tickets= $247.64) I tried doing it online but kept getting a message 'unavailable at this time, blah blah blah. The Disney guy said he 'was on a roll selling MVMCP tickets' so I guess I wasn't the only who couldn't purchase them online. Guess Disney is working out the kinks. I'm not patient enough to wait for them to get it together.  :banana: The cabin was paid off last week thanks to Uncle Sam.  :heart: :rofl2: :rofl2: Now we're just IMpatiently waiting for December!

Loved the TR, Rita!