1 - Is not the lonliest number

It's upon us. As of tomorrow at this time - we should be nestled into our hotel room near the airport - dreaming of our flight to the Magic Kingdom.

I spent today getting done the odds and ends, preparing for out cat sitter, preparing the dog for the kennel, and preparing me for the hotter Orlando weather with a haircut.

I just need to get through 1 more day of work.

This maybe my final entry before we leave. Not sure if I will start a new blog while we are there. (so much to do, not sure if I'll have the time)

For those of you who have read this - thanks for following - and I'll let you know

Now - last year in Disney World History:
Disney-MGM Studios changes its name to Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Yak & Yeti Restaurant opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
The Wave restaurant opens at Disney's Contemporary Resort.
Toy Story Mania! opens at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Spaceship Earth "relaunches" at Epcot.
Disney's Animal Kingdom celebrates its 10th anniversary on April 22.
Disney partners with Google Earth to create a virtual walk-through of Disney World.
Walt Disney World Resort closes all nightclubs at Downtown Disney Pleasure Island - including BET Soundstage Club, Mannequins, 8Trax, Comedy Warehouse, Adventurer's Club and Motion - to create a new "family-friendly environment" with new restaurants and specialty shops.
T-Rex: A Prehistoric Family Adventure, A Place to Eat, Shop, Explore and Discover opens at Downtown Disney Marketplace.
The final ABC Super Soap Weekend takes place November 15-16 at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Disney World ends its Year of a Million Dreams Celebration on December 31.

And what can we expect this year?
The American Idol Experience opens at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Tren-D boutique opens at Downtown Disney.
Sanaa restaurant opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge.
Characters in Flight, a tethered balloon ride adventure, opens at Downtown Disney.
Hall of Presidents reopens after a major makeover that includes the introduction of a President Barack Obama figure.

2 - That's right, I said 2

It's 2 days away - and we are off to the most Magical Place on Earth.

My wife got her Crocs ans jibbits ready, I've got my honey-do list for my day off tomorrow, than work on Friday, off to the hotel near the airport than utopia!

The excitement is building, we just need to get through these last few days of work. Let's hope we can.

Then - we eat our way through the Fab 4!

4 years ago is Disney World History;

Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor Comedy Club opens in Tomorrowland at Disney's Magic Kingdom.
Huge Mickey Mouse arm and wand are removed from Spaceship Earth at Epcot.
Night of Joy celebrates its 25th year at Disney's Magic Kingdom.
Disney World raises its adult one-day, one-park pass from $67 to $71.
Disney announces extension of "Year of a Million Dreams" celebration throughout 2008.
The Walt Disney Company releases Meet the Robinsons.
The Walt Disney Company releases Bridge to Terabithia.
The Walt Disney Company releases High School Musical 2.

3 - Are you kidding me!

I only had 4 days of work this week - and you think they could be easy - heck no!

I just keep doing a countdown and telling myself - Saturday, we are going - no one's stopping me!

So I am a little behind thanks to work - so I have this blog and will add another.

We are just tying up lose ends and focusing on the final touches at this point.

It's almost here!

3 years ago in Disney World History;

Expedition Everest, a high-speed train adventure, opens in Asia at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Pirates of the Caribbean reopens at Disney’s Magic Kingdom after several months of renovations to coincide with the summer release of the Disney film, Pirates of Caribbean: Dead Men’s Chest.
Disney launches its Year of a Million Dreams celebration on October 1 with new attractions and live entertainment, as well as the "Disney Dreams Giveaway" promotion.
The Walt Disney Company releases High School Musical.
The Walt Disney Company releases The Shaggy Dog.
The Walt Disney Company releases Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest.

4 - planning almost over

I am down to 3 work days - and today seemed to move slowly - so I can only imagine how the next few will go.

We did our money planning today, figuring out how much we will need for tips, mouse keeping, and other expenses.

I also spent my morning before work today writing my "to do" list for the next 4 days.

I am hoping to get out of work early on Friday, put the finishing touches on things, and be ready to go.

4 years ago in Disney World history;

Walt Disney World launches its “Happiest Celebration on Earth.”
Soarin’, a “high-flying adventure,” opens in The Land Pavilion at Epcot.
The Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show opens at Disney-MGM Studios.
The Crush ‘n’ Gusher, a series of three thrilling water roller coasters, opens at Typhoon Lagoon.
Journey Into Narnia – Creating The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe makes its debut at Disney-MGM Studios.
The Walt Disney Company releases Chicken Little.
The Walt Disney Company releases the IMAX film, Aliens of the Deep.
The Walt Disney Company releases The Pacifier.
The Walt Disney Company releases Ice Princess.
The Walt Disney Company releases Herbie: Fully Loaded.
The Walt Disney Company releases Sky High.
The Walt Disney Company releases The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.
2006

5 - ready to pack

After saying good-bye to our beloved Pastor of 24 years (we've known her for about 7 years) - it was back to Disney talk.

We spent some time this afternoon preparing the clothes we will need to pack. It looks like we have about 90% of out clothes ready.

We also were planning on when laundry will be getting done, and which shirts can be double worn. Is this way too detailed planning?

Anyway - 4 work days, 5 regular days until 10 Fabulous days!

5 years ago in Disney World history;

Dominick Errico and his beautiful new wife, Mari visited Disney World for the first time as husband and wife for their honeymoon. It was Star Wars weekend and Gay pride weekend - a most memorable time.

Stitch’s Great Escape opens in Tomorrowland at the former site of ExtraTERRORestrial.
Turtle Talk with Crush! opens in The Living Seas at Epcot.
The Walt Disney Company releases Home on the Range.
The Walt Disney Company releases Miracle.
The Walt Disney Company releases Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen.
Disney's Touchstone Pictures releases Hidalgo.
The Walt Disney Company releases Around the World in 80 Days.
The Walt Disney Company releases The Princess Diaries 2.
The Walt Disney Company releases National Treasure.

6 - we'll be there a week from now

It's hard to believe, but a week from tonight - I'll be sitting in the room at Coronado Springs with my wife and daughter - getting ready for an early am breakfast.

I'm also happy that I am now off for the next 2 Saturdays of work, which can be grueling.

This trip is going to be great, I can feel it.

We took out the suitcases today to evaluate packing, and which pieces we will be taking.
Now, we need to use all our free time this week to prepare.

yahoo!

6 years ago in Disney World history;
Diamond Horseshoe Saloon Revue closes and is replaced by Goofy’s Country Dancin’ Jamboree in Liberty Square at Disney’s Magic Kingdom.
ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter closes in Tomorrowland at Disney’s Magic Kingdom.
Mission: SPACE, a state-of-the-art thrill ride, opens at the site of the former Horizons attraction at Epcot.
Mickey’s PhilharMagic, a 3-D “symfunny” of fun, opens in Fantasyland at Disney’s Magic Kingdom.
The Disney Golf Classic changes its name to the FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney World Resort.
The Wishes Nighttime Spectacular makes its debut at Disney’s Magic Kingdom.
Disney's Pop Century Resort opens at Walt Disney World Resort.
The Walt Disney Company releases Brother Bear.
The Walt Disney Company releases Holes.
The Walt Disney Company releases The Lizzie McGuire Movie.
The Walt Disney Company releases Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Disney's first PG-13 rated movie.
The Walt Disney Company releases Freaky Friday.
The Walt Disney Company releases The Haunted Mansion.
The Walt Disney Company releases George of the Jungle 2

7 - One week away

Today I can say that next week at this time - I will be asleep - resting up for my plane ride to the Magic Kingdom.

My wife and I have so major preparing to do this next week. I only have 5 more work days too!
Now the excitement is building. I can hear the rides go, taste the foods, and even smell the smells that stick with me like on Splash Mountain and the just the simple smell of an Orlando morning.

Can't wait!

7 years ago in Disney world history, Big Movie Year Apparently;

Disney’s Beach Club Villas opens its doors at Walt Disney World Resort.
Journey into Imagination with Figment opens at Epcot.
The Walt Disney Company releases Lilo & Stitch.
The Walt Disney Company releases Treasure Planet.
The Walt Disney Company releases Snow Dogs.
The Walt Disney Company releases The Rookie.
The Walt Disney Company releases The Country Bears.
The Walt Disney Company releases Tuck Everlasting.
The Walt Disney Company releases The Santa Clause 2.
The Walt Disney Company releases Inspector Gadget 2.
2003