August Trip: Thanks Everyone for the info on renting a car. I did a little more research and I "think" it makes sense for us to take Magical Express to our hotel Friday night, even though it will be late. The airport hotel is actually more than what we paid for Coronado. And the Car Center looks fairly close to Coronado. So worst case, Andy can grab an uber to save time, if needed. My friend from work was out of the office today because her grandfather is in hospice and they think this is the end for him. So, i told Andy we really needed to go take the day trip. I do think it is amazing that Morgan and Gwen have Grandparents AND great-grandparents. Some kids these days don't even have grandparents sometimes.
New question: For folks that have gone to the water parks, how much time do you think we would want / need to spend at one? And which one should we do?
May Trip: So, of course I spoke too soon about having nothing to plan for the May trip. Yesterday, on the way to swim practice, Morgan told me her favorite thing of our February trip was doing the dessert Party in MK. And she wanted to do it again in August. Now, that is probably not happening in August since we are doing the MNSSHP. BUT we could do it in May! So, I floated the idea to Andy yesterday, and he was up for it. So, I booked it this morning!
So, we have the After Fireworks Dessert Party booked for May 3rd. The fireworks are at 9PM that night. And the park closes at 9PM, so we will get to relax while the masses leave. (unless they extend park hours before then) But regardless, I think Morgan will be very excitied about that.
I had to move our Cape May Cafe Dinner from 6:35 to 5:05. I want to make sure we aren't stuffed for dessert. And even at that, I am not sure I want to keep the buffet on the same night as the dessert party. Still debating it in my head.
I was also second guessing Yachtsman Steakhouse the next night. I know Morgan will enjoy a fat steak but the sides all sound too fancy for her. I did put in a watch for Beaches and Cream for that day as well. But I know that is a HUGE shot in the dark. But I do think she might like the more laid back atmosphere better there. We will see.
Another fun trip!! What about Glow nights on Saturday?
That's a good idea!!! i will look into it! We could maybe do it the night we go to Sebring.
I haven’t picked up a rental car but I did drop one off at the car care center. Super easy (it’s just down the street from the Polynesian and there’s a gas station right next to it so you can refill). When I was looking for the cruise, it seemed best pickup options were Swolphin or one of the Disney Springs hotels. Though you can check if it just makes financial/logistical sense to pick up at MCO and pay parking one night vs pickup and drop off the same day. You can even still use DME for the luggage delivery, so you only have to worry about your carry ons.
Thanks! I was thinking about the stupid parking fee. I don't want to deal with them somehow charging us for parking for the whole stay even if we only have the rental car one day. It doesn't sound like they have a good system for tracking the cars.
Ooooh, guess whose trip also overlaps with yours
What!!! YEAH!!!!! We will def need to plan to meet up!
I'm thinking of doing MNSSHP too!
Double YEAH!! Are you going by yourself? You can hang out with our crazy brood. I have a sneaky feeling Morgan and Gwen will love hanging out with you.
Appropriately named, I'd say!
Right? Andy's sister and family plan to go all day long. They are crazy!!! Although, I wouldn't be surprised if Andy's sister ditches her family to go swim and relax wtih us.
This made me laugh so hard....and then I thought, I bet Rob has no idea what it means either! #DIShusbandsUnite
Right?!? They don't know how good they have it with us doing all the planning and stuff!
We also rented once from Hertz. That time they sent someone to pick us up and we got our car/returned it at an offsite hotel about 5-10 minutes away. We had a coupon or something, which was why we went with Hertz on that trip.
Thanks! Sounds like Alamo might be a little better for this. We never rent cars, so probably won't have any coupons or anything.
That's nice that your trips will overlap! Your plans sound good so far!
It will be a first. We have always been solo, so it will be a new expierence.
I can't even imagine how excited Morgan will be when you tell her that she'll be there for her birthday! I think it's a good call having the fastpasses booked for the night you get there. Especially since you'll be within walking distance to EPCOT!
I am so excitied as well! Just trying to keep it a secret... Oye!
August sounds great too! I think thats a great plan to overlap with family where you can and not put too much pressure on yourselves!
MNNSHP will be fun! We went in August two years ago and it was actually a great time! We didn't dress up since it was so early (we just got matching Mickey Halloween shirts) but it was so much fun!
I put Morgan and Gwen in charge of coming up with a costume idea... So far, we have Phineas and Ferb as an idea. Possibly just shirts but some we could do that would still be light. It will def be hot!
How fun to be able to do the August trip with family! Make sure you take lots of pool breaks
That is the plan. Park in the morning, swim in the PM and maybe back to a park in the evening.
We have rented cars from Alamo/National from car care center close to the TTC. Went very well. They could pick-up/drop-off at resort. They also picked us up at MK a couple of times.
Thanks!!! I think the Car Center is how we are going to go.