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07-31-2006, 10:20 PM
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| Go Red Sox!! :D  Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rhode Island - Red Sox Nation
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| Re: The Grand Fiesta 10th Anniversary Trip - Pre-trip Update 7/9 I've been reading your TR & have felt the anticipation as each day grows nearer.....I'm about ready to jump out of my skin as we leave in the morning. I'll keep a look out for your kids.....if you see a strange woman hobbling towards you yelling your name, that will be me! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] Have a great time! Can't wait to read all about it when you get back!!         |
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08-01-2006, 04:06 PM
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| Wishing I was at WDW!  Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Northern Indiana USA
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| Re: The Grand Fiesta 10th Anniversary Trip - Pre-trip Update 7/9 Wow Marnie - your trip sounds fantastic! You have done a lot of hard work planning this trip - I believe you do need a special spa day just for yourself! You know - I thought I was the only one getting up in the middle of the night or early morning to make sure I get certain ressies!!!! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img] Everything sounds great - it is almost here -I can't wait to hear all about this great Grand Fiesta! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/zwavin.gif[/img]      |
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08-02-2006, 05:59 PM
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| Community Rank: Adventurer   Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Odenton, MD
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| Re: The Grand Fiesta 10th Anniversary Trip - Pre-trip Update 7/9 So, not long now Marnie! Strange how we all get excited for others trips. This trip of yours seems extra spectacular. From your posts, it sounds like you've scored some great deals since I last posted. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif[/img] You guys are just going to have the best time. The only problem I see is how are you ever going to top a Disney trip like this one? Might have to go to DL for that! Have a great time with the family and enjoy the fruits of all your planning. P.S. My personal goal is to have my Hershey trip done before you leave, and, before you get back, the Oct 2005 trip complete as well. And, since I'm now dreaming, I'll finish that 2004 Key West trip by Columbus day. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif[/img] That ought to get me all caught up. See what an inspiration your trips are to me! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/rofl2.gif[/img] |
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08-07-2006, 01:29 PM
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| RED SOX NATION!!  Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Connecticut
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| Re: The Grand Fiesta 10th Anniversary Trip - Pre-trip Update 7/9 [ QUOTE ] The only problem I see is how are you ever going to top a Disney trip like this one? [/ QUOTE ] I don't think we'll be able to [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/082502no_prv.gif[/img] This is it [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/082502yes_prv.gif[/img] I'm going to try to finish the pre-trip, it's just been so busy around here [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif[/img] |
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08-07-2006, 02:30 PM
| #128 (permalink) |
| RED SOX NATION!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Connecticut
Posts: 90,706
| Re: The Grand Fiesta 10th Anniversary Trip - Pre-trip Update 7/9 <font color="blue"> Last minute debates and changes Fast forward to early July, and I have been busily plotting away at the schedule. I have been perusing the Navigators from a previous 4-day cruise and laying out a schedule accordingly. I’ve turned even more compulsive, and have a big spreadsheet going with color blocked times. Someone hit me now [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/082502yes_prv.gif[/img] I just added Wolfgang Puck Café for our meal before Cirque du Soleil. This will eat up our table service credits though, so I’m going to get rid of Garden Grill. Someday we’ll get there! I’m still debating on the Bibbidy Boppity Boutique for Alexa and Colin, but I’m having a hard time fitting it into the schedule. I could do it first thing in the morning, but then it would be wasted when they went into the pool at lunch. We don’t often get to DTD in the early afternoon, so it’s just not working into my plans as this point. And still no luck on the rental car. I’m going to be stuck with Alamo, and dread every minute [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/082502yes_prv.gif[/img] And I’ve decided that I want to try parasailing on Castaway Cay, so I’ll let Matt go with Alexa to the Stingray Adventure, and I’ll go parasailing. I just need to check to see if there’s still space online, or I can always add it when I get on the boat! And I happened into the Disney store on 4th of July weekend, and picked up some matching gear for me and the kids (alas nothing for Matt). Matching tropical Mickey shirts for the kids, which matches a sarong skirt for me, and a matching canvas beach bag as well. All 4 pieces were about $20 [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif[/img] I’ve also started faxes for both AKL and BC. Since I’ll be on the cruise before the Poly, there isn’t much I’ll be able to do with that one [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/082502no_prv.gif[/img] What do you think?? [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] AKL Fax Hello Dear Room Assignor We hope you’re doing well We’re returning again to Animal Kingdom Lodge For a stay we hope is swell! It’s our Great Celebration A trip we’ve planned so grand It’s our 10th Wedding Anniversary Those years have been anything but bland! We’re celebrating with Mickey Only fitting, don’t you think? It’s our 5th time staying at the Lodge We just can’t get enough, wink wink [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] The room, the room oh I forgot That’s what this poem is supposed to be about A great location would be appreciated With 2 kids and 2 strollers, no doubt!! A soothing view of Arusha Rock A floor close to the ground I must admit, the Zebra trail Is where we’d like to be found. Close to the Mara would be nice So I can have my fill of Zebra domes Near the pool we’d love as well It’s usually the kids’ second home! So thank you Room Assignor For being a part of our plans Our past stays at Animal Kingdom Lodge Have created a family of loving fans!! BC Fax Hello Dear Room Assignor We hope you’re doing well We’re returning to the Beach Club For a stay we hope is swell It’s our Great Celebration A trip we’ve planned so grand It’s our 10th Wedding Anniversary Those years have been anything but bland! We’re celebrating with Mickey It’s only fitting, don’t you think? With 3 trips to the Beach Club already under our belt Could we possibly finish the Kitchen Sink? The room, the room I forgot That’s what this poem is supposed to be about A great location would be appreciated With 2 kids and 2 strollers, no doubt!! A lovely view of the gardens A full balcony would be nice too A non-connecting room would please The Happy Anniversary Groom! So thank you Room Assignor For being a part of our plans Our past stays at the Beach Club Have created a family of loving fans!! I had a bit of creative block and just copied bits from one to the other, but heck, it’s good enough for me! All that I can think of that’s left to do is to call Disney Dining to add that we’re celebrating our anniversary to all of the meals that I’ve made ADRs for! Which I still haven’t done, t-minus 3 days and counting (but who’s counting) [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img] I’ve got just one update left. I need to figure out all the changes I’ve made the last few days/weeks and write them down! Finally updated all my Passpockets, and even printed out my Mousekeeping envelopes this morning [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] </font> |
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08-07-2006, 02:44 PM
| #131 (permalink) |
| Community Rank: Legend Extraordinaire   Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ohio Football Hall Of Fame
Posts: 42,354
| Re: The Grand Fiesta 10th Anniversary Trip - Pre-trip Update 7/9 Fantastic poems Marnie!! Your trip is really almost here!! Sounds like everything is planned and under control!! Have an exciting time, and I can't wait to hear all about it when you get back!!!! |
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08-07-2006, 03:26 PM
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| Community Rank: Navigator   Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Guilford, CT
Posts: 6,153
| Re: The Grand Fiesta 10th Anniversary Trip - Pre-trip Update 7/9 You've done a great job planning this trip and I love the poems. Can't wait to read your trip report. Are you bringing your laptop, so we can have live updates? Have a great time and we need to have a meet when you get back so we can hear all about it. |
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08-07-2006, 03:27 PM
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 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Maidstone, Kent, UK
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| Re: The Grand Fiesta 10th Anniversary Trip - Pre-trip Update 7/9 I love those poems Marnie - I hope they bring you exactly what you want. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/fairy2.gif[/img] I've just seen your countdown and can't believe how close it's suddenly all got! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/thewave.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/woot.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/thewave.gif[/img]  |
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08-07-2006, 03:29 PM
| #134 (permalink) |
| Community Rank: Explorer   Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: the Burbs outside of Philadelphia
Posts: 7,942
| Re: The Grand Fiesta 10th Anniversary Trip - Pre-trip Update 7/9 Marnie your trip sounds wonderful. I hope you post pictures with your trip report, especially of BC since I'm staying there for the first time in April. Have a blast!!!! |
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08-07-2006, 03:36 PM
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| Living Seas wannabe  Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL
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| Re: The Grand Fiesta 10th Anniversary Trip - Pre-trip Update 7/9 You are getting so close Marnie!! The poems are fabulous!!! |
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