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fizz13 · 05-01-2009, 04:14 AM

there was me excited about my trip and now i am just as excited about hearing all about yours, it is gonna be AMAZING!!!!!!

i certainly want to see all the detail of all the other places too, you have really thought this one out, you are gonna have the best time doing all that, such a lucky girl

Lizzybear · 05-01-2009, 02:22 PM

Just to update what i've booked so far...
All flights (Manchester-New York/Orlando-Manchester and Boston-Orlando)
New York hotel (Hampton Inn Madison Square Garden)
Boston hotel (Holiday Inn Express)
Disney package (7 nights CSR with tickets and regular dining plan)
St Petersburg hotel (America's best Inn)
Travel insurance

Only the 2 lots of car hire to go, still shopping around for that one. I'm pleased with the deals i've got so far, though I won't deny that this trip is turning out pricier than we perhaps intended (always happens!) We'll be OK to afford it but there's always that initial 'HOW much?!' moment when you tot everything up! (Boston and New York ain't cheap cities and it's easy to forget how much tax can add on to a room price..) With that said all our meals in Disney plus breakfast in New York and Boston will be paid for in advance so that's a big saving for the ol' food budget and overall this hol should even out to what we paid for California last year. It all feels real now and i'm soo excited

Cyrano · 05-01-2009, 03:46 PM

Sounds like a great trip

florida sun · 05-04-2009, 07:25 AM

Sounds like a fantastic trip Lizzy

jackieleanne · 05-07-2009, 07:48 AM

Sounds like a fantastic trip planned. I would love to go to New York.

Pegasus928 · 05-07-2009, 08:14 AM

A great trip in the making.
We are there about the same time as you and we are looking forward to both universal and disney halloween nights, having never done either.

Lizzybear · 05-30-2009, 04:40 PM

With about a month to go until I can make my ADRs these are the choices so far:

50's Primetime dinner (definite, ate at HBD last time and wished we were eating here instead..!)
Whispering Canyon Cafe dinner (almost certain, we both have no issue with the antics of here or 50s but just wondering if both in one week would be a bit much. The menu looks good though and i'd love to visit WL)
Le Cellier dinner (definite, couldn't fit it in last time)
Boma dinner (definite, ate their last time and it's Steve's favourite restaurant in the world... Not just the Disney one either!)
Ohana breakfast (almost, another one we couldn't fit in last time though Steve wants Boma instead... Hmm!)
Flying Fish Cafe dinner (almost certain, debating over this or Narcoosees... Any opinions?)

We plan to eat at Beaches and Cream aswell but will be doing this OOP. Obviously it can't be booked but as 2 adults we have no issue with waiting. Not planning on the kitchen sink but the no way jose looks amazing!

Shyvioletisme · 05-30-2009, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lizzybear

We plan to eat at Beaches and Cream aswell but will be doing this OOP. Obviously it can't be booked but as 2 adults we have no issue with waiting. Not planning on the kitchen sink but the no way jose looks amazing!

DH and I LOVED the sundaes from here!

we created our own, but we could have easily eaten all of the ones on the menu and more!

Snowy-girls · 06-03-2009, 05:29 AM

You have done well with all that you have booked

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We loved O Hanas for brekkie

.x.

Lizzybear · 06-09-2009, 11:09 AM

Bit of a change: We've now decided against the last 2 nights in St Petersburg and will be staying 9 nights at CSR instead of 7 and we'll now be in a water view room instead of a standard. Main reasons being it's a bit of trek back to the airport (close to 2 hours and i'm a worrier!) and also I think i'd be gutted to leave WDW before our holiday ended and see the signs for it on our way back (Steve isn't so convinced about that one but 2 nights extra Disney dining was enough incentive for him anyway!) We still plan to drive to the beach one day, probably just somewhere in the middle of our 9 nights to have a chilled day

Think I need to modify my ticker!

I'm thinking Boma breakfast and maybe Coral Reef for our 2 extra TS credits but not 100% yet.

Lizzybear · 06-25-2009, 01:45 PM

OK I have to update! I've been throwing around and rejecting various ideas for our MNSSHP costumes but last night I came up with 'the one'

We're going to be Charlie Brown and Lucy from Peanuts

I can easily make the blue dress and i'll hopefully be able to find some saddle shoes on eBay or somewhere and I can make Steve a shirt to wear with some black shorts. Thinking of getting Snoopy and Woodstock plushes as accessories, though they might be a pain to carry round... Decisions decisions!

I've also booked this tour for New York, mmm pizza!!
http://www.scottspizzatours.com/p/to...ions/w/byfoot/

Also, since we never got the chance to go on a whale watching cruise in Monterey last year i've decided to book one for Cape Cod, just deciding on which company at the moment

mandymouse · 06-25-2009, 03:12 PM

Wow, it sounds like you've got an amazing trip planned ~ have fun

darthtatty · 06-25-2009, 04:34 PM

great pre trip report, i too would love to go to New york. Always wanted to go there.

torsie24 · 07-04-2009, 07:52 AM

Great plans so far!!! Sounds an AWESOME trip!!

Jack (my fiance) will be very jealous of you visiting that comic store! He is a HUGE comic fan, and loved all the comic book stores in LA!

Maybe we'll see you there!

Pegasus928 · 07-04-2009, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lizzybear

With about a month to go until I can make my ADRs these are the choices so far:

50's Primetime dinner (definite, ate at HBD last time and wished we were eating here instead..!)
Whispering Canyon Cafe dinner (almost certain, we both have no issue with the antics of here or 50s but just wondering if both in one week would be a bit much. The menu looks good though and i'd love to visit WL)

Whispering Canyon is a good choice and we love the food there - but be aware they have toned everything down quite a lot due to some complaints (at least thats what our server told us last time we were there and disappointed that it was quieter than we remember)
This was back in Feb though - so if someone has been recently they may have something to add.

05-01-2009, 04:14 AM	#16
fizz13 Dreams about being stuck on Space Mountain Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hertfordshire, England Posts: 5,632	there was me excited about my trip and now i am just as excited about hearing all about yours, it is gonna be AMAZING!!!!!! i certainly want to see all the detail of all the other places too, you have really thought this one out, you are gonna have the best time doing all that, such a lucky girl __________________ xx Claire xx DISNEYLAND Anaheim 2005 WALT DISNEY WORLD dec91,jan02,jan05:mystic dunes aug06: polynesian, oct06:coronado springs, aug07: pofq, dec07:allstarmovies-wilderness lodge, aug09: popcenturydec10: mystic dunes DLRP-1998 Paris2000 Santa Fe2003 Val d'europe 2012 Cheyenne2013 sequoia lodge

05-01-2009, 02:22 PM	#17
Lizzybear You fool! You gave cheese to a lactose intolerant volcano god! I'm the main holiday initiator/planner which is how I like it! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool (UK) Posts: 2,943	Just to update what i've booked so far... All flights (Manchester-New York/Orlando-Manchester and Boston-Orlando) New York hotel (Hampton Inn Madison Square Garden) Boston hotel (Holiday Inn Express) Disney package (7 nights CSR with tickets and regular dining plan) St Petersburg hotel (America's best Inn) Travel insurance Only the 2 lots of car hire to go, still shopping around for that one. I'm pleased with the deals i've got so far, though I won't deny that this trip is turning out pricier than we perhaps intended (always happens!) We'll be OK to afford it but there's always that initial 'HOW much?!' moment when you tot everything up! (Boston and New York ain't cheap cities and it's easy to forget how much tax can add on to a room price..) With that said all our meals in Disney plus breakfast in New York and Boston will be paid for in advance so that's a big saving for the ol' food budget and overall this hol should even out to what we paid for California last year. It all feels real now and i'm soo excited __________________ Me OH DD (born 19/12/11) DLP Day trip 1992, School trip 1997, Day trip 2000, Magic Circus 2003, Cheyenne 2006, Sequoia Lodge 2007 and Santa Fe 2010. WDW Ramada Resort I-Drive 2002, Sheraton Studio City 2005, POFQ 2007 and CSR 2009. DLR Fairfield Inn 2008.

05-01-2009, 03:46 PM	#18
Cyrano Disney VIP Anyone for haggis Aren't we all a cagey lot Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 6,800Km from our happy place Posts: 30,589	Sounds like a great trip __________________ Reid Theme Park Attractions & Strategies board 4th - 25th July 2013 2 weeks OKW/ 1 week RPR Twelve highlanders and a bagpipe make a rebellion.

05-04-2009, 07:25 AM	#19
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05-07-2009, 07:48 AM	#20
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05-07-2009, 08:14 AM	#21
Pegasus928 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Grimsby, Lincolnshire Posts: 4,303	A great trip in the making. We are there about the same time as you and we are looking forward to both universal and disney halloween nights, having never done either. __________________ Check out our 2009 music video HERE Our 2005 Florida Music Video HERE Our Halloween 2009 Trip Report with lots of pictures HERE

05-30-2009, 04:40 PM	#22
Lizzybear You fool! You gave cheese to a lactose intolerant volcano god! I'm the main holiday initiator/planner which is how I like it! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool (UK) Posts: 2,943	With about a month to go until I can make my ADRs these are the choices so far: 50's Primetime dinner (definite, ate at HBD last time and wished we were eating here instead..!) Whispering Canyon Cafe dinner (almost certain, we both have no issue with the antics of here or 50s but just wondering if both in one week would be a bit much. The menu looks good though and i'd love to visit WL) Le Cellier dinner (definite, couldn't fit it in last time) Boma dinner (definite, ate their last time and it's Steve's favourite restaurant in the world... Not just the Disney one either!) Ohana breakfast (almost, another one we couldn't fit in last time though Steve wants Boma instead... Hmm!) Flying Fish Cafe dinner (almost certain, debating over this or Narcoosees... Any opinions?) We plan to eat at Beaches and Cream aswell but will be doing this OOP. Obviously it can't be booked but as 2 adults we have no issue with waiting. Not planning on the kitchen sink but the no way jose looks amazing! __________________ Me OH DD (born 19/12/11) DLP Day trip 1992, School trip 1997, Day trip 2000, Magic Circus 2003, Cheyenne 2006, Sequoia Lodge 2007 and Santa Fe 2010. WDW Ramada Resort I-Drive 2002, Sheraton Studio City 2005, POFQ 2007 and CSR 2009. DLR Fairfield Inn 2008. Last edited by Lizzybear; 05-31-2009 at 03:03 AM.

06-03-2009, 05:29 AM	#24
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06-09-2009, 11:09 AM	#25
Lizzybear You fool! You gave cheese to a lactose intolerant volcano god! I'm the main holiday initiator/planner which is how I like it! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool (UK) Posts: 2,943	Bit of a change: We've now decided against the last 2 nights in St Petersburg and will be staying 9 nights at CSR instead of 7 and we'll now be in a water view room instead of a standard. Main reasons being it's a bit of trek back to the airport (close to 2 hours and i'm a worrier!) and also I think i'd be gutted to leave WDW before our holiday ended and see the signs for it on our way back (Steve isn't so convinced about that one but 2 nights extra Disney dining was enough incentive for him anyway!) We still plan to drive to the beach one day, probably just somewhere in the middle of our 9 nights to have a chilled day Think I need to modify my ticker! I'm thinking Boma breakfast and maybe Coral Reef for our 2 extra TS credits but not 100% yet. __________________ Me OH DD (born 19/12/11) DLP Day trip 1992, School trip 1997, Day trip 2000, Magic Circus 2003, Cheyenne 2006, Sequoia Lodge 2007 and Santa Fe 2010. WDW Ramada Resort I-Drive 2002, Sheraton Studio City 2005, POFQ 2007 and CSR 2009. DLR Fairfield Inn 2008.

06-25-2009, 01:45 PM	#26
Lizzybear You fool! You gave cheese to a lactose intolerant volcano god! I'm the main holiday initiator/planner which is how I like it! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool (UK) Posts: 2,943	OK I have to update! I've been throwing around and rejecting various ideas for our MNSSHP costumes but last night I came up with 'the one' We're going to be Charlie Brown and Lucy from Peanuts I can easily make the blue dress and i'll hopefully be able to find some saddle shoes on eBay or somewhere and I can make Steve a shirt to wear with some black shorts. Thinking of getting Snoopy and Woodstock plushes as accessories, though they might be a pain to carry round... Decisions decisions! I've also booked this tour for New York, mmm pizza!! http://www.scottspizzatours.com/p/to...ions/w/byfoot/ Also, since we never got the chance to go on a whale watching cruise in Monterey last year i've decided to book one for Cape Cod, just deciding on which company at the moment __________________ Me OH DD (born 19/12/11) DLP Day trip 1992, School trip 1997, Day trip 2000, Magic Circus 2003, Cheyenne 2006, Sequoia Lodge 2007 and Santa Fe 2010. WDW Ramada Resort I-Drive 2002, Sheraton Studio City 2005, POFQ 2007 and CSR 2009. DLR Fairfield Inn 2008.

06-25-2009, 03:12 PM	#27
mandymouse If It's Not A Bahama Mama Then I'm Not Interested Can I put my Christmas Tree up yet ? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Nuneaton U.K. Posts: 71,914	Wow, it sounds like you've got an amazing trip planned ~ have fun __________________ Mandy xx

06-25-2009, 04:34 PM	#28
darthtatty DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Leicestershire UK Posts: 2,688	great pre trip report, i too would love to go to New york. Always wanted to go there. __________________ Nicky.xx May 2004 - Wedding@ Disneys Wedding Pavillion May 2004 - Honeymoon@ Contemporary Resort Feb 2005 - Sequoia Lodge@Disneyland Paris May 2009 - Holiday@ Contemporary Resort Trip report August 2011-Holiday@Contemporary Resort Trip report March 2013-Perth Australia

07-04-2009, 07:52 AM	#29
torsie24 Or I could call it the postalabration Now I know to wear flip flops! Got engaged on a trip to Disneyland Paris Join Date: May 2008 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 12,633	Great plans so far!!! Sounds an AWESOME trip!! Jack (my fiance) will be very jealous of you visiting that comic store! He is a HUGE comic fan, and loved all the comic book stores in LA! Maybe we'll see you there! __________________ WDW: 1994-I Drive / 2009-AKL / 2011-Disney Wedding and Honeymoon-AKL-GF RPC-BW-BLT DLRP 1997-HNY / 2000-SL / 2008-SL / 2009-DLH / 2012-HNY DLR: 2005-Day Trip

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