Never again unless I win the lottery- Pre Trippie

[Guest]

This it my very first Pre-trip report.

I will start by introducing the cast.

Clive -45- Clive is a medical engineer and works for Siemens which means we get access to a special room in Epcot. He always keeps an eye on the budget. He is the driver while we are in Florida and has promised to take us to lots of shops! He is looking forward to staying at Universal for the first time and taking us all together. His favourite rides are Tower of Terror and Spiderman. He can't wait to try the new Transformers ride.




Me- Cathy- 43- I work in a school, helping children with emotional problems. I am chief planner and I try to budget for everything. I am looking forward to our VIP tour of Seaworld and Animal Kingdom. My favourite rides are Soarin, Test Track and Harry Potter Forbidden Journey.


DSS- Anthony- 19- Anthony studies music at college and works part time at Sainsburys. He is very excited to go to Florida as he has never been on a plane before. He is looking forward to everything!




DSD- Emma- 17- Emma has just finished her first year of 6th form and has decided to start at a performing arts college in September. Like Anthony, she has never been on a plane so she is very excited. She can't wait to go to all the shops with Annie




DS- Robbie- 17- Robbie has Autism so gets a bit panicky in big crowds. We have to plan our trips around him. He is most excited to go on the updated Spiderman and Test Track rides. But he dislikes the flight, water rides and anything with loud noises.

Old Photo, But I couldnt get any of the other ones to upload.




DD- Annie-15- Annie will have just finished Year 10 of high school when we go on holiday. She has been very excited ever since I told her I had booked the seats in April 2012. She is excited for everyting, especially shopping with Emma and going to the fantasy land expansion. Her favourite rides are Tower of Terror, RockinRollacoaster and Harry Potter Forbidden Journey






^^ Emma on the left, Annie on the Right.


Okay so about the trip.

In April 2012 I booked for Me, Clive, Robbie and Annie to go to Florida in August 2013. Fortunately, in November we were able to arrange and pay for Anthony and Emma to come too. Everyone was really excited and luckily, we had booked a 5 bedroom Villa anyway, so everyone would have their own room.

We are flying with Thomson on August 6th on the dreamliner in extra legroom seats. For the first 17 days we are staying in a Dibb villa at Manors at Westridge (Dreamcatcher). Heather the owner has been really helpful at answering our many questions and has always got back to me straight away. The last 4 days of our holiday will be spent in the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal to take advantage of the Early Morning Hours and free Express Passes.

I have also booked for us to do the Sea World VIP tour which will be really exciting! We have got Disney 14 day Ultimate Tickets, 14 day Universal Tickets and 1 day tickets for Seaworld and Kennedy.


Plan

Day 0- Monday 5th- Clive pick Emma+ Anthony up at around 7:30pm. Check cases and hand luggage. Sleep.
Day 1-Tuesday 6th- Flight (TOM586) from East Midlands at 11:45. Collect car and arrive at Villa.
Day 2- Wednesday 7th- Magic Kingdom
Day 3- Thursday 8th- Animal Kingdom
Day 4- Friday 9th- Shopping/ Mini golf
Day 5- Saturday 10th- Hollywood Studios
Day 6- Sunday 11th- Typhoon Lagoon
Day 7- Monday 12th- Epcot
Day 8- Tuesday 13th- Disney Quest
Day 9- Wednesday 14th- Evening at Magic Kingdom
Day 10- Thursday 15th- Shopping and Evening at Epcot
Day 11- Friday 16th- Seaworld
Day 12- Saturday 17th- Hollywood Studios in the Evening
Day 13- Sunday 18th- Blizzard Beach
Day 14- Monday 19th- Epcot
Day 15- Tuesday 20th- Magic Kingdom
Day 16- Wednesday 21st- Rest Day (Pack Suitcases, Swim, Shopping)
Day 17- Thursday 22nd- Kennedy Space Centre
Day 18- Friday 23rd- Check into Universal Hotel
Day 19- Saturday 24th- Early Entry at Islands of Adventure
Day 20- Sunday 25th- Universal Studios
Day 21- Monday 26th August- Day between IOA and US
Day 22- Tuesday 27th- Morning at Universal, Check out of Hotel. Fly back to East Midlands
Day 23- Wednesday 28th- Arrive Home

Photo of the four kids at center parcs last October:




From right to left: Robbie, Emma, Annie, Anthony

[Guest]

Any comments or advice on our plan welcome !

[happy bunny]

Your plans sound great

Love your top in your piccie, where did you get it, please

[Guest]

Wow what an incredible trip you've got planned .. can't wait to hear about it when you get back ... and never ? If I had a dollar for every time I heard that ...

[Guest]

Originally Posted by happy bunny

Your plans sound great

Love your top in your piccie, where did you get it, please

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How kind of u - that top was one of my favourites - but sadly it has just been thrown away it was old even on this photo - was from Wallis.

My daughter put the photos on for me - and I don't think it is a good one - we had been to Magic Kingdom all day was hot and sweaty and been soaked in a storm.

Thank u for commenting on our plan

[Guest]

Originally Posted by Rollercolster

Wow what an incredible trip you've got planned .. can't wait to hear about it when you get back ... and never ? If I had a dollar for every time I heard that ...

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Thank u - I know what u mean but this is what I tell my daughter

[Helen0705]

Great start - looking forward to reading more

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Originally Posted by Helen0705

Great start - looking forward to reading more

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Thank u - very kind - our trip is sure to be entertaining our last trip to Centre Parcs provided many laughs and that was only for a weekend

[Bouncing Tigger]

Lovely pics and family. Your plan looks great, it sounds like you'll all have a fantastic time.

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Originally Posted by Popsickle

Lovely pics and family. Your plan looks great, it sounds like you'll all have a fantastic time.

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Very kind of u - thank u

This trip started with a 466 day countdown so we are very excited !