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[DrDolphin]

Have a great time Dani!!! Can't wait to hear all about it!

[B.M.]

Have a great time/ I'm still trying to figure out how I want to tell my kids also!

[Eeyoresmom]

Originally Posted by disneydani

Ahh...that would be a resounding NO! My DH has his own special affection for PP as he calls us all "whackjobs". Luckily, in my defense, it just happened that this trip falls during the time when some very cool and fun PP will be enjoying WDW, too! In actuality, my DH has previously met Karen/mattnkatsmum and Nala and he has pronounced them as "okay" which is definitely a few steps above whackjob!

I figured as much - well, the CLT will win them over and I'll get Vanessa to do what she does best . . . wrap men around her little finger (I imagine M.D. and Maddie have similar powers). I believe Scott thought we were all "whackjobs" too, then he started reading TRs and now he's "one of us" (but only unofficially. I'll be looking for you guys in the lounge, and am really hoping we get to meet!

[BelmontBelle]

I don't know how you managed to pack with out Andrew figuring it out, I don't think I could ever pull one over on my teens like that.

Your ADR's look your kids have excellent taste!

I am curious how you ship luggage? Do you put the suitcase in a box or ship it as is?

with the rest of the packing and with the reveal! Can't wait to hear about it!

[Lemap760]

Your plans look awesome. Have fun surprising the kids. Can't wait to hear all about your trip.

[Colexis Mom]

Glad the suitcase is gone Kudos for keeping the secret!!

[LLaffinPlace]

Originally Posted by disneydani

I casually asked them to pick one must-do restaurant on our next trip….of course, they both answer, in unison, JIKO! Now, doesn’t that work perfectly since, number one, we are staying at the AKL and secondly, it is an awesome restaurant!

You are going to enjoy staying at AKL soooo much! And eating at Jiko is even better when all you have to do is stroll downstairs.

Originally Posted by disneydani

One must-try is Columbia Harbor House…we have read so many wonderful reviews of it (thanks for the most recent, Larry).

You're very welcome! If you go upstairs, there's a room that juts out over the walkway from Liberty Square to Fantasyland. It's usually a bit quieter there.

Y'all have a great time!

[disneydani]

Originally Posted by BelmontBelle

I am curious how you ship luggage? Do you put the suitcase in a box or ship it as is?

I have tried several methods but my favorite way is just to ship the suitcase as is. It gets a little beat up but no more than it would being on and off loaded from a plane. I have, in the past, shipped the clothes in boxes and that works well so long as you remember to seal some shipping tape in the box!

Originally Posted by LLaffinPlace

You're very welcome! If you go upstairs, there's a room that juts out over the walkway from Liberty Square to Fantasyland. It's usually a bit quieter there.
Y'all have a great time!

Thanks, Larry...we will head upstairs for a bit more peace!

danielle

[tammyd_rn]

Dani, you are good. I would have never thought to mail a suitcase. Hmm that does give me an idea. How does it work for you on the return end at the resorts?

[BelmontBelle]

Originally Posted by disneydani

I have tried several methods but my favorite way is just to ship the suitcase as is. It gets a little beat up but no more than it would being on and off loaded from a plane. I have, in the past, shipped the clothes in boxes and that works well so long as you remember to seal some shipping tape in the box!



Thanks, Larry...we will head upstairs for a bit more peace!

danielle

That wouldn't be much fun if you forgot the shipping tape!
I agree with Larry the upstairs at CHH is great, we've enjoyed some lovely meals up there!

[mcc0313]

I think the music is a great way to reveal this trip . Still cannot believe you got all the packing down without Andrew picking up on it...(I should get some tips from you as while our December trip is still a secret from the little one the DD15 has already figured it out - but at least I will get to surprise one)

Love the idea of shipping the suitcases....$21 for the whole suitcase and piece of mind that you do not have to deal with it at the airport....that is a great deal.

[KandJluvdisney]

that will be a great reveal
can't wait to hear how it all goes
have a great time at akl

[DyanKJ130]

Can't wait to hear how the reveal goes!! What an awesome idea!!

[RobDVC]

That's a great wake-up call idea!

[disneydani]

Originally Posted by tammyd_rn

Dani, you are good. I would have never thought to mail a suitcase. Hmm that does give me an idea. How does it work for you on the return end at the resorts?

Shipping back from the resorts is pretty easy. All I do is get a shipping order slip from the hotel. You can choose what type of shipping (I always pick ground as it is the most reasonable), fill out your adress info, give your credit card and room info, and then either call bell services or bring it down yourself. It is very easy! I love coming home and not having a million loads of laundry to do. My luggage usually takes four days and by then, I am settled and back into the routine and ready to face a mountain of clothes!

danielle