A Very British PTR -TR to come!

[LanaBear-ox]

?? Days to go..
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Well I've had a very interesting week indeed! Last Sunday I received a phone call from a manager in a local discounted retail store that I had given my application form back in September. She called to say that I had an interview on Saturday as she thinks my application was impressive! So, Thursday rolls around and it is my birthday and Luke got me a smoothie maker -yummm- So yesterday (Saturday) was my interview, I was so nervous! But after the interview I asked how long it would be before I heard back so she replied with 'well we start people from Monday and you know what Alana? I'm going to give you the job now!' I couldn't believe it. After so many application forms, interviews and what not I finally have a permanent job! This means it is a guaranteed saving each month for WDW! Also what happened yesterday, Luke said a had something coming from America. I had no idea, he pulls out the piece of card with the signature of Mickey and Friends! I couldn't believe it! Here's a picture of it..

So what a week I have had! I begin tomorrow morning at my new job at 9am. Wish me luck! ​

 

[Sisa]

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is super exciting!

Such a sweet gesture with the postcard...awe!

Good luck with this new job!

 

[LanaBear-ox]

?? Days to go..

Well, haven't I been a busy bee! First week of the job and clocked 36 hours and on my second week clocked 23 hours so far and have two days left of work before the working week is over. Needless to say I am so tired! Working in retail, especially around xmas time really makes you knackered. Even then I think that is an understatement.

So speaking of xmas.. I'm hoping to get Luke a Pluto Mug! He adores Pluto! But I have looked on the UK Disney Store and the Tsum Tsum's are ADORABLE. I cannot believe how cute they are. I may have to buy a Pluto one for Luke and probably a Donald as I think he is the cutest out of them all! Or maybe Cinderella..

Anyways,
I really don't know when we are going now. You guys will have to wait till April when I'll have made our decision! I'm really hoping it will be 2017, I really hope we can go. But, there are always things in the way, i.e. Saving for a house, family planning..
If we decide not to go, WDW is still going to be there with some exciting additions to the parks but hopefully we will be with a small addition.

 

[LanaBear-ox]

Wow I'm pretty slack with any updates..

Because of work it would look like we couldn't go for a full two week, it would probably on be 10-12 days, which is better than one week I suppose. I'm trying to work out how to buy tickets because on the UK Disney site you can't buy tickets like that it's only 7, 14, 21 days. I'm thinking about going beginning of May time.. Not too hot and people don't seem to book their holidays in work, but in November everyone books their holidays as that's when the new holiday begins in work unfortunately. Who knows, maybe in the future we can spend Christmas at WDW. But for now as I don't know what is going on...

 

[LanaBear-ox]

It'll turn out right in the end, you'll see

That's right. I've been a bit under the weather for a few weeks now and not feeling much better. I'm going to be getting my tonsils out around two months after our wedding, hooray! I've been thinking about family planning etc etc, but to be honest, what is the rush? Well that is my motto from now on, What's the rush? Ok, so now I've got my head screwed on properly, albeit a little bit sick, I'm getting excited!

So I'll be posting an update with what our plan is going to be - a bit different from our original plan!

 

[LanaBear-ox]

Our Plans

A 10 night/ 11 day holiday

Monday September 4th 2017 - Friday September 15th 2017


Where? TBD.


DDP? Yes! I will not pay OOP because I will stress too much.


Any special requests? Luke's birthday is the day after we arrive so hopefully going to surprise him! He loves Pluto, so possibly a character breakfast then a special dinner?

 

[Sisa]

Sounds awesome!!!

I encourage the waiting with family planning. Enjoy yourselves before it is no longer about you guys.

 

[LanaBear-ox]

WE ARE GOING NEXT YEAR​

Finally it's 2016, I'm so glad 2015 has gone and 2016 has arrived!
Well, currently I'm looking at September 2015 touring plans to get an idea. We will be staying Monday 4th - Saturday 16th. I'll upload touring plans, FP+ Selections and Dining Plans shortly.
So hold on to your Mickey ears..

 

[LanaBear-ox]

The one thing I want to try and do -

Go on all attractions at the Magic Kingdom one land at a time.

1. Adventureland
2. Frontierland
3. Fantasyland
4. Tomorrowland
5. Liberty Square

So here's what I am thinking:

DAY ONE - Adventureland, Frontierland, Liberty Square
Breakfast - Snacks
Lunch - Be our Guest (we hope)
Dinner - QS Resort

FP+
1 Town Square Theatre - Meet Mickey Mouse or Tinkerbell (2pm-3pm)
2 Splash Mountain (11am-12pm)
3 Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (12pm-1pm)

Attractions

• Jungle Cruise
• Pirates of the Caribbean
• Swiss Family Treehouse
• Magic Carpets of Aladdin
• Enchanted Tiki Room
• Tom Sawyer Island
• Country Bear Jamboree
• Liberty Square Riverboat
• Hall of Presidents
• Haunted Mansion

DAY TWO - Fantasyland, Tomorrowland
Breakfast - Crystal Palace
Lunch - Snack
Dinner - T-rex

FP+
1 Seven Dwarves Mine Train (11am-12pm)
2 Anna & Elsa Meet and Greet (12pm-1pm)
3 Cinderella & Rapunzel Meet and Greet (1pm-2pm)

Attractions

• Peter Pans Flight
• It's a Small World
• Mickey's PhillarMagic
• Prince Charming Regal Carousel
• Enchanted Tales with Belle
• Fairytale Garden
• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
• Mad Tea Party
• Under The Sea - Journey of the Little Mermaid
• Dumbo The Flying Elephant
• The Barnstormer
• Petes Silly Sideshow

DAY THREE - Tomorrowland & others due to long waits
Breakfast - Chef Mickeys
Lunch - Snacks
Dinner - 'Ohana

FP+
1 Space Mountain (11am-12pm)
2 Ariels Grotto Meet and Greet (12pm-1pm)
3 Town Square Theatre - Meet Mickey Mouse or Tinkerbell (2pm-3pm)

Attractions

• Tomorrowland Speedway
• Astro Orbiter
• People Mover
• Carousel of Progress
• Space Ranger Spin
• Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor
• Stitch's Great Escape (I have to experience it once, don't I?)

 

[LanaBear-ox]

Animal Kingdom Touring Plan

Ok, so at least there isn't a lot of attractions that need to be fastpassed. Day one I think would be quite a full on day, however, day two would be an easier day.
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So I probably would like to tackle it like Magic Kingdom so here is what I am thinking, ideally spending two day here to really experience AK. So, in the same lay out as above:




DAY ONE - Oasis, Discovery Island, Africa, Rafiki's Planet Watch
Breakfast - Tusker House
Lunch - Snacks
Dinner - Resort QS

FP+

1 Kilamanjaro Safari (10am-11am)
2 Adventurers Outpost - Meet Mickey and Minnie (11am-12pm)
3 Festival of the Lion King (2pm-3pm)

Attractions

• Pagani Forest Trail
• Wildlife Express Train to Rafiki's Planet Watch
• Habitat Habit!
• Conservation Station
• Affection Section
• It's tough to be a bug
• Discovery Island Trails
• Wilderness Explorers
• The Oasis Exhibits

DAY TWO - Asia, Dinoland USA
Breakfast - Snacks
Lunch -
Dinner - Boma - Flavours of Africa

FP+

1 Expedition Everest (10am-11am)
2 Kali River Rapids (11am-12pm)
3 Dinosaur (2pm-3pm)

Attractions

• Flights of Wonder
• Maharajah Jungle Trek
• Fossil Fun Games
• Finding Nemo - The Musical
• Primeval Whirl
• TriceraTop Spin

 

[LanaBear-ox]

EPCOT Touring Plan

Now what I want to plan is do Future World and World Showcase seperate. I think doing the whole park all at once would be a bad idea for both Luke and I. So definately two days for this park but because we will have park hopper tickets, we won't be restricted visiting. So here we go!

DAY ONE - Future World East & West
Breakfast
Lunch -
Dinner - Rose & Crown

FP+

1 Mission Space: Orange (11am-12pm)
2 Test Track (12pm - 1pm)
3 Spaceship Earth (1pm-2pm)

Attractions

• Ellen's Energy Adventure
• Innoventions
• The Sum of All Thrills
• The Seas with Nemo and Friends
• Turtle Talk with Crush
• Living with the Land
• The Circle of Life
• Captain EO
• ImageWorks
• Journey into Imagination with Figment

DAY TWO - World Showcase
Breakfast - Resort QS
Lunch - Snacks
Dinner - Via Napoli

FP+

1 Soarin (10am-11am)
2 EPCOT Character Spot - Meet Mickey and Friends (11am-12pm)
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Attractions

• Mexico - Gran Fiesta Tour
• Norway
• China - Reflections of China
• Germany
• Italy
• America - The American Adventure
• Japan
• Morroco
• France
• United Kingdom
• Canada

 

[LanaBear-ox]

Hollywood Studios Touring Plan

Probably a one and a half day touring plan but as mentioned, we do have park hoppers and will be used to see Fantasmic at night.
Here's the plan:


DAY ONE
Breakfast - Resort QS
Lunch - Snacks
Dinner -

FP+

1 Tower of Terror (10am-11am)
2 Rock 'n' Rollercoaster (11am-12pm)
3 Star Tours (12pm-1pm)

Attractions

• Beauty and the Beast - Live on Stage
• Voyage of the Little Mermaid
• Walt Disney - One Mans Dream
• Animation Gallery
• Muppet Vision 3D
• Lights, Motors, Action
• Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular
• The Great Movie Ride

DAY TWO
Breakfast - Resort QS
Lunch - Snacks
Dinner - Sci Fi
FP+

1 Toy Story Midway Mania (3pm-4pm)
2 Tower of Terror (4pm-5pm)
3 Fantasmic!


Attractions

Anything that couldn't be achieved previous day

 

[LanaBear-ox]

DINING

Ah, the possibly best bit of the holiday? FOOD.

So where am I thinking of taking us?
Well.. Luke is so fussy with food, all he will eat is burgers and other junk food, unlike myself who will have anything! So with him in mind and putting my own bucket food list on hold, here we go..

TABLE SERVICE

Beaches & Cream - Dinner
Via Napoli - Dinner
Rose & Crown - Dinner
'Ohana - Dinner
Chef Mickeys - Breakfast
Crystal Palace - Breakfast
T-Rex - Dinner
Sci-Fi Dine In - Lunch
Tusker House - Breakfast
BOG - Dinner

 

[LanaBear-ox]

Hi everyone, sorry for the late reply on my post!

But I finally got married

Here's a few photographs I'll show you all..

Our wedding day selfie

The confetti shot

My sister in law, myself, DH cousin and my sister as my bridesmaids

DH two best men


Yep, can't believe it's all over now. Here's hoping we can now save for our trip!

 

[bcwife76]

Congratulations on your wedding!!! But your photos aren't showing up

 

[LanaBear-ox]

Congratulations on your wedding!!! But your photos aren't showing up

Hey! I'm so sorry but I have only just seen your post! I've uploaded them from Facebook now so they have worked

 

[LanaBear-ox]

FREE DINING
oh my goodness


Well it looks like we will be booking our trip next friday after all! The free dining was a massive deal breaker if it didn't give us the discount we really wanted and it sure paid off!

So do I tell where we will hopefully be staying?

Take a guess..

POP CENTURY!

WE ARE GOING TO DISNEY

As of today there is only 512 days to go

 

[LanaBear-ox]

Why Pop Century?


A few hours ago, we were actually planning to stay at Caribbean Beach Resort. We were going to do only 11 nights and 12 days, meaning £2600 excluding flights (add on £1000 for them at that's the total cost really). BUT to stay at Pop Century for a whole two weeks, with the dining plan guess what?! It's the exact same price! So it came down to the decision of do we stay at a moderate resort for 11 nights or do we stay at a value but have an extra 3 nights? It's a no brainer really....

Edit - keep on reading if that's what we actually booked....

 

[BudgieMama]

How funny! We priced up 2 weeks at Pop with an upgrade to QSDP and 2 weeks at CSR with free QSDP. It was £12 more for CSR... Which for the huge increase of amenities was a no-brainer!

 

[LanaBear-ox]

How funny! We priced up 2 weeks at Pop with an upgrade to QSDP and 2 weeks at CSR with free QSDP. It was £12 more for CSR... Which for the huge increase of amenities was a no-brainer!

I'm pretty sure we will be sticking to the DDP just because it's our first time and want to do table service but I'm sure the next time we go we will stick with QSDP and probably be booking a moderate. I just had a quick look and for two weeks in CBR with QSDP it's the exact same price as POP but with DDP. Now I really don't know what to do?! Do we just book a handful of table service out of pocket?!!?