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Princesses With a Plan: 35 Days and Counting

Brenda Disney Vacation Planning, Princesses With a Plan, What to Do at Disney World August 23, 2011August 23, 2011disney countdown, disney vacation pre-trip, packing for disney world, planning a disney vacation, what to do at disney world 0 Comment

The ticker on my Disney Time Countdown Clock says 35 days, so I figured this was a perfect opportunity to update you all on the trip Susan and I are planning for our magical girlfriends getaway to Walt Disney World. With only 35 days left, and lots of entries in our own personal calendars, we have been stealing away time to talk every chance we can get about our plans and ideas. We have completed all the necessary pre-trip details. We have a plan for our touring itinerary, foodie list, and not-to-miss rides and show information. We have ordered t-shirts, developed packing lists and calendared other items not quite ready to act upon yet. I have also contacted online friends who will be visiting at the same time and have scheduled tentative meeting times. Read more

Princesses with a Plan: Mamma Mia That’s A Good Pasta!

Brenda Affordable Disney Vacations, Disney Vacation Planning, Princesses With a Plan, Saving Money at Disney World, Saving Money on Food June 28, 2011June 25, 2011planning a disney vacation, port orleans riverside, riverside mill food court, where to eat at disney world 5 Comments

In preparation for our trip, Susan and I have been making some very important notes about things we want to do and see – and eat – at Walt Disney World. One of our favorite meals can be found right at our resort. This gem at the Riverside Mill Food Court at the Port Orleans Riverside is called the Create-Your-Own-Pasta Bar.

What’s not to love? Disney and pasta – they had us at hello!

At a price of just under $11, the Create-Your-Own-Pasta Bar is offered daily from 11:00 a.m. to midnight. On one of my previous trips, we drove for 17 hours straight and arrived at the resort at 8:30 p.m. We were all starving, so we decided to check in and then go on over to the Riverside Mill food court to eat dinner. I grabbed a tray, looked around at the signs that listed the available entrees, saw the word “pasta” and I was all over it. The cast member pulled out a bowl-shaped container and asked me what all I wanted in my pasta. There was an extensive list of ingredients from which to choose:

Princesses With A Plan: Packing for Our Disney Trip

Brenda Disney Vacation Planning, Princesses With a Plan June 9, 2011June 8, 2011flying to disney world, packing for disney world, transportation to disney world 5 Comments

Now that we have booked our flight, Susan and I have been making checklists of what we want to pack for our upcoming trip. We will pack most of our things in our checked baggage, but we want to make sure that we have any necessary items in our carry on bags as well.

Because of TSA rules, we have been picking up travel-sized toiletries whenever we see them on sale. *The rules say that liquids and gels must be in 3-oz containers and then these containers must be put inside one clear, quart-sized zip-top bag. Our lightweight carry on suitcases will include our essential items, just in case our luggage gets lost. Also, we will be going to the park immediately, so we want to make sure that all the necessary items for park touring are included in our carry on bags as well. Read more

Princesses With A Plan: Choosing Our Flight to Walt Disney World

Brenda Disney Vacation Planning, Princesses With a Plan June 7, 2011June 7, 2011flying to disney world, planning a disney world vacation, transportation to disney world 0 Comment

For Susan and me, choosing our flight to Orlando wasn’t as difficult as for some people. Three things made it a little easier for us:

We live about 25 minutes from our nearest airport and about 1.5 hours from the next closest.
The airport nearest our home is smaller, easier to get around in, and is more familiar.
We both prefer Southwest Airlines as we have had excellent service from them in the past; and Southwest not only flies to Orlando, but our closest airport happens to be one of its hubs.

Princesses With a Plan: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Brenda Disney Vacation Planning, Princesses With a Plan, What to Do at Disney World May 19, 2011June 6, 2011disney world halloween party, halloween at disney world, mickeys not so scary halloween party, mnsshp 1 Comment

My friend, Susan, and I are really looking forward to our girlfriend trip to Walt Disney World this September. One of the things we are exceedingly excited about is seeing the Magic Kingdom all decked out in Halloween decorations. We have never been during Halloween but I can tell you from past experience that the Christmas decorations are outstanding to say the least. Read more