The Poly Peoples Triple Play, WDW, DL and WDW again!

[mouseketeer mom]

Hi all!
My head is spinning right now with three trips within 6 wks for us...here's what happened!
My DH was offered 3 different speaking positions within 6 weeks time. The first at WDW, the second in DL, and the third in WDW again. We thought this was all crazy as the offers came in, then we thought..How Cool! We will never have the chance to do this again, LET'S DO IT!!! The rooms are covered by his employer on all three stays, with the exception of a few nights in DL as we extended our trip some, all we need are tickets, and our personal expenses., so off we go!
First stop: Poly Club Level, 5 nights. A few days after my DH's BD, so we will make this a celebration trip. With so many trips to plan, and having only 3 wks notice for this first one, I taught my 16 yo DD Katie how to book/plan ADR's. She was able to score our traditional first night Ohana's dinner, which I didn't expect. Add in Askerhus, Tony's, Le Cellier, (yep! Le Cellier, 4pm on our third night!), Coral Reef, Cape May Cafe, Sanaa and Kouzzina and we are good to go! Good job for a rookie! The kids and I also have a brunch at CP just for us, while DH works. Our plan is to enjoy this one, knowing there's lots more fun ahead of us. No need to push ourselves and run like crazy.
Next Up: We are home just a week and a half, and we leave for DL! Through the convention, we were able to book a guarenteed Dreams tower renovated room with a theme park view. 8 nights of a brand new Disney experience for us! I'm so excited and can't even imagine what to expect. I waited my whole life to go to Disneyland, the original. We booked Blue Bayou, Storytellers Cafe, Carnation Cafe and Goofy's Kitchen for brunch. We also have a rental car secured at the DTD location as we will be exploring SoCal as well, and of course the girls and I will take a cheesy tour of the Hollywood Stars homes and we all want to experience the beaches.
Third up! Poly Club level, we will be there just a couple days after my BD, and for my sons actual BD. We have a lagoon view club room booked. We will take in MNSSHP, Kai will do the Pirates League on the day of the party for his BD, I also booked Archery for him and Steve. We have great ADR's for this one. Ohana's of course, first night, we don't break from this tradition., Sci Fi, and all of our faves for this trip.
This sounds over the top for sure, but is only happening because of work for my DH! I am so excited for this triple Disney adventure for my family.
Thanks for reading!

[MizMissy]

Oh My Goodness!! Amazing!! I know you guys are good at taking things easy and really enjoying your trip, you will make the most of it, I am certain.
I can't wait for the trip reports! And, I will go ahead and admit that I am positively GREEEEN with envy! Although, at some point, I wonder .... can their be vacation overload, even a Disney one? Really, I can't imagine ....

Hope your trips are wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. I guess NJ schools start later? My kids start mid-August in school.

[SBETigg]

Sounds fantastic, Lisa! I want to hear all about DL and how it compares to WDW. That's a trip I want to make one day. I hope you're up to doing a trip report on that.

I'm going back more than I expected this year, too. Conference time for me, I get to try the Dolphin, then family vacation time. We'll be at the Poly. Maybe we'll run into you, depending on dates. Enjoy your travels!

*Northeast school start at the very end of August, beginning of September.

[VWL Mom]

How great, you are definitely making up for lost time. Looking forward to your reports and the Poly kids' take on DL. Enjoy!

[T-Belle]

Wow!!!!! I am SOOO jealous!! I have always wanted to go the "Mother Land"!! Sounds like you will have a blast! And congrats on teaching your DD well-making really great adr's-you've taught her well!
Have wonderful time and don't forget to tell us all about it!

[faline]

Wow! That's really exciting, Lisa! What a great opportunity for you to have lots of Disney fun - on both coasts!

[yjgirl32]

WOW lots of Disney- Have a very very magical trip!!!

[TikiGoddess]

After all you've been through in the last year or so, It's so good to hear great news like 3 trips to Disney!

(by the way, I want your husband's job...) LOL

Have a wonderful time! Please report back -- I am very interested in going to DL and SoCal, but haven't managed to talk hubby into it yet.

Kathy

[DizNee143]

first off what does your hubby do? i or my hubby needs to get into that line of work so one of us keeps having to go to disney!!! lol..

sounds like its going to be a whirlwind of great vacations in a short period of time..

i hope you all have a wonderful time!!!!!

i cant wait to read all about the trips whenever youll have time to actually write about them!!

ENJOY!

[gauvin4]

I, too, would like to know what your husband does for work? What a great opportunity you have been offered!! I hope you have a great time and can't wait to hear all about it upon your return.

[BrerGnat]

Wow, sounds like a GREAT time! It's like the opposite of what I do every year. I go to DL so often, that when I get to go to WDW, it's like a big time score! . It's very interesting to go to the two parks within a short period of time. The change in perspective is a bit jarring, but all the uniqueness of each place is really apparent, and fun to enjoy. If you have any DL/So. Cal questions, feel free to PM me.

[princessgirls]

Lisa,

YOUR TRIPS SOUND AMAZING!! Enjoy!

Can't wait for the reports!!

Julie

[Bethanymouse]

What a wonderful experience! I cant wait to hear all about it!

[mouseketeer mom]

I, too, would like to know what your husband does for work? What a great opportunity you have been offered!! I hope you have a great time and can't wait to hear all about it upon your return.

My husband is a psychologist specializing in Disaster/Terrorism and Trauma. Quite the opposite of my specialty, WDW!!

[mouseketeer mom]

Oh My Goodness!! Amazing!! I know you guys are good at taking things easy and really enjoying your trip, you will make the most of it, I am certain.
I can't wait for the trip reports! And, I will go ahead and admit that I am positively GREEEEN with envy! Although, at some point, I wonder .... can their be vacation overload, even a Disney one? Really, I can't imagine ....

Hope your trips are wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. I guess NJ schools start later? My kids start mid-August in school.

Disney overload??? Is there such a thing?? I guess this will be the test of it!!! And our schools start after labor day.

[mouseketeer mom]

Sounds fantastic, Lisa! I want to hear all about DL and how it compares to WDW. That's a trip I want to make one day. I hope you're up to doing a trip report on that.

I'm going back more than I expected this year, too. Conference time for me, I get to try the Dolphin, then family vacation time. We'll be at the Poly. Maybe we'll run into you, depending on dates. Enjoy your travels!

*Northeast school start at the very end of August, beginning of September.

When are you at the Dolphin? Thats where DH will spend some of his days. I think you mentioned a writers convention in an earlier post?

[Michelle15]

WOW! I am jealous Have a Magical Trip and keep the trip reports coming

[RedSoxFan]

Sounds like a great trip planned. I loved going to DL a few years back (grew up in So Cal) and DH wants to go back next summer. Have a great time!!

[SBETigg]

When are you at the Dolphin? Thats where DH will spend some of his days. I think you mentioned a writers convention in an earlier post?

July 27-Aug 1 I'll be at the Dolphin for the conference. Romance Writers of America, about 800 writers in attendance (some who have no intention of going into parks- amazingly enough).

If you're a reader and around then, there's a booksigning with about 400 popular authors (and me). Suzanne Brockmann, Meg Cabot, and Nora Roberts are among some of the more recognizable authors signing, in the Dolphin Ballroom on July 28 from 5-7. Anyone there, stop by and I would love to meet you. Signed books make great gifts, and all proceeds benefit literacy efforts. It's a fundraiser.

[mouseketeer mom]

July 27-Aug 1 I'll be at the Dolphin for the conference. Romance Writers of America, about 800 writers in attendance (some who have no intention of going into parks- amazingly enough).

If you're a reader and around then, there's a booksigning with about 400 popular authors (and me). Suzanne Brockmann, Meg Cabot, and Nora Roberts are among some of the more recognizable authors signing, in the Dolphin Ballroom on July 28 from 5-7. Anyone there, stop by and I would love to meet you. Signed books make great gifts, and all proceeds benefit literacy efforts. It's a fundraiser.

I miss the booksigning by 2 days. I am an avid reader. I devour books.