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[NikkiVassallo]

Forty Days and Counting!

My 4 year old daughter and I are taking a "Just Girls" trip to WDW October 23-28 this year! I just couldn't pass up the great room rate back at Tax Return Time, much to my husband's dismay. Hubby and my 2.5 year old son are staying home to "bond" and fish, watch sports, etc. Whatever it is you do alone with a 2.5 year old when your wife is away. Anyway, I digress.

We are staying at the All Star Movies Resort. I figure this is a good choice for a first trip. Once we stay at a better resort, it won't be easy to go back. I got everything all planned and booked our ADR coincidentally on my daughter's birthday, 180 days out. I also collected a bunch of great info on dining with Food Allergies.

For her birthday waaaay back in April, we bought her Minnie Ears, Autograph Book and Pen and Princess Luggage to ANNOUNCE the trip. I am afraid to say that I think she was hoping to just leave then and was a little upset that we hadanother 6 months of waiting.

No worries, I am trying again when she arrives to find that Tinkerbell has left her a gift basket full of goodies, including a Pal Mickey, and hopefully, a Happy First Trip cake.

So, here we are... I've been collecting things to do on the plane, buying travel sized everything, and reading the boards.

We are loosely planning on the following for our Tour of the World:

10/23: Just a travel day, we arrive at MCO at 5pm. If my resident Diva is doing okay, we'll try for Downtown Disney, or we'll stay by the pool.

10/24: We're planning to start at Animal Kingdom this morning. She really wants to see Festival of the Lion King so that'll probably be first, then the safari. Hopefully, I can manage Fastpass.
After an early afternoon nap, we are going to head over to Disney MGM. We have reservations for the Hollywood and Vine Fantasmic Dinner.

10/25: Heading over to EPCOT today for our ADR at Akershus with the Princesses. I am hoping for lots of magic here. We are firmly living in the land of Disney Princesses at our house, so I think that meeting the Ladies will be amazing.

Again, planning on the afternoon nap (all those other trip reports and guide books do come in handy.) then we are off for our reservation at the BBB at Magic Kingdom. Tonight we have tickets for MNSSHP. I can't wait to see her all dolled up! She is looking forward to this as well. We'll probably catch the early fireworks and head back to our room.

10/26: Depending on how late we are out, and how awake we are, I would like to get to the MK for Little Ones Travel time. I have read so many magical things about it, and am hoping to catch a lot of characters there. We have reservations for Lunch with Cinderella then off for another nap.

Later, we'll return to EPCOT to visit the World Showcase. I don't have high expectations, but Maddie is into history and culture, so I could be pleasantly surprised.

10/27: This morning we have reservations at Chef Mickey's then it's up to Maddie where we go. I figure this will give her a chance to take the lead on the park we go to. If she can't choose, this will probably become a "best of" day.

Tonight we have Crystal Palace Reservations, then we'll stay at MK for Wishes.

10/28: Today we sadly depart for home early in the morning. I'm sure we'll be pretty tired, but we'll have great stories, and pictures to share.

I am really trying to keep away from scheduling because anything can happen with a Preschooler, mine is no exception. Not scheduling is really hard for me so this has been a challenge.

I've ben in contact with the AMAZING Brenda Bennett at Food Services about our Food Allergies and have talked to two chefs already. I'll start checking in again in the next couple of weeks on all of those plans.

I am still awaiting our DME info, but expect it soon.

If anyone has any suggestions on things not to be missed, planning, confirming reservations, etc. PLEASE feel free. I know this trip won't be "perfect" but I certainly want it to be as magical as possible!

[RobDVC]

Your plans look terrific!

[disneymom9092]

Sounds like a wonderful trip for the two of you! Have a safe trip and please keep us posted with updates!!

[IdahoDisneyMom]

How much fun you will have together!! You've obviously done your homework, b/c that looks like a great first trip for a preschooler!

[mickeycrazy]

Great plans! I am sure you will have a wonderful time!

[DyanKJ130]

Your plans look great!!

[Colexis Mom]

Great plans Nikki

[KandJluvdisney]

sounds great so far
can't wait to read more

[bsblady01]

I hope that you and your dd have a magical time at the world

[ArielsMomto2]

Your plans look great Nikki. Have a wonderful time.

[NikkiVassallo]

Received our DME vouchers and luggage tags today!!!! WEE! I'm starting to get really excited now!!

[MickeyMAC]

Your plans look great!

[Colexis Mom]

Congrats on the luggage tags Not long now

[NikkiVassallo]

Okay... 31 days folks! We received our DME vouchers at the end of last week and thought that was exciting. Today, I came home to the rest of ourvouchers and luggage tags in the mail! YEH! We're almot there. Not sure what I'll do when I get to the Single Digits!

We have made one minor change to our plans... I canceled the ADR for the Fantasmic Dinner at Hollywood and Vine in Favor of a ADR at Donald's Breakfastosaurus. I think Maddie will like the character interaction better, not to mention, her first day in the parks, she may not make it much past 7:30 even with a nap.

I really can't wait to get there now. Just thinking about what to bring. Here in New England it still feels a lot like Summer instead of the beginning of Fall, so the shorts can't be gently placed near the Princess Suitcase quite yet.

[Tiggerbelle]

Great choice on the dining change! DD will love Breakfastosaurus (at least mine did!) I hope the next month flies by quickly!!