Thursday, October 4, 2012

Decisions, Decisions...

The countdown is nearing it's end! I have officially hit the week to finalize (most) things. The hotel (Grand Californian) was booked long ago, as were the flights, but a lot of the meals and experiences had to wait until 60 days before.

Ladies and gentlemen, we are nearing that time!!

What we've done so far:
  • Book flights 
  • Book hotel - upgraded room at Disney's Grand Californian!! We're not only staying IN the park, but the closest hotel to each park, with a private entrance to California Adventures.
  • Book transportation
  • Get "First Day" outfits together
  • Get luggage for kids
  • Get autograph books (they're 90% done, thanks to the crafting day on Sunday!)
  • Hoard sunscreen (the count is at 2 kid sunscreens, 7 spray sunscreens, 1 sunscreen for my face. No, we probably won't take all of them, but this ginger doesn't take chances when it comes to sun protection!)
  • Book Bippipi Bobbidi Boutique - Just did this this morning!!!
 What's left to do...
  • Book our Character Breakfast. We're doing Goofy's Kitchen. Hubbyman and I went both times and LOVED it there. Can't wait to take the kids!!
  • Book our World of Color experience. So far Wine Country Trattoria is winning out. While I would normally avoid a fancy place with 2 littles, they do have a great-looking kids menu, and the option for lunch, which is what we'd probably do. Now to figure out the most likely WOC schedule for December...
  • Book lunch or dinner at Blue Bayou - we went on our honeymoon, and then the ride (and restaurant) were closed when we went back the next year. I'm excited for the kids to see it!!
  • Get details and book the Disneyland Candlelight Ceremony. Christmas is my favorite time of year. Disneyland is my favorite place. There is no way we can't do this!!!
  • Finish up schedule of events. No, I promise I'm not going to over-schedule the trip, but for the first few days it'd be nice to have a game-plan, especially when there's going to be SO MUCH we want to see and do (can't forget about all the special Christmas extras!)
  • Finish packing list
  • Pack
  • Book/order/whatever a Disney photo pass package
  • Decide how the heck we're going to tell the kids!! We *think* we're going to wake them up with the news the morning-of. It's going to be stupid-early, but probably the best option!
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... I think that it? I can't believe we're now less than 2 months away from going! It seemed like just yesterday we were booking this trip!! The last 6 months have FLOWN by!!!

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