Jamestown

We recently returned home from what I call our annual "stayvacation" with family. We didn't do as much sightseeing as I would have liked to but the advantage of living in Virginia is that there is a bit of history around every corner!! So even though Monticello was on my list for this year I can always go in the fall or next year. We did decide to explore Jamestown with my mom though and surprisingly it was a pretty nice tour to take and not for a lot of money thanks to my moms senior citizen discount! lol

I personally could have just set at the waters edge all day and listened to the sea! 

We took our time and leisurely strolled around the compound (even ran into a cute friend on our way back to the car) ending the day with a quick stop at the Glass House which is also on Jamestown Island at the entrance to the the site. 

All I can say is that I now know what it feels like to be near the fire furnace like the three Hebrew boys!! I honestly don't know how these men stood it!! I filmed a couple of clips and had to keep moving because my legs were on fire!! 

Disney plans!!

It's not written in stone yet but I've started pre-planning for two possible Disney trips. One to WDW in 2017, and one to Disneyland in 2018 for Marc and my 35th wedding anniversary!! The fact that we haven't been to Disney in 5 years, add in the fact that we are so close to 35 years of married life and could possible visit two of my dream vacation spots two years in a row is blowing my mind! 

Again we are just in the planning process. Haven't even set dates yet...but I have been scoping out the rooms at WDW, and we are leaning towards a Disney Moderate or the Family Value Suites!! One can only hope!! We have never stayed at a moderate and I've only dreamed about the family suites but with our family increasing this past May we are looking at different options to accommodate not only our growing family but our adult children!!

I've read a lot of reviews from people who have been longtime Disney lovers that the parks have changed. That they are crowded a lot more (although some said it was not the case this pass few weeks) and that they are not holding up or as clean as in the past.

This saddens me, but it still doesn't steer me away from wanting to visit!! 

The one thing I definitely have to research is the new fastpass system and as far as Disneyland I'm completely clueless!  lol

I do have a tentative schedule already set up in my head though. So here goes...Cast of characters will include my hubby Marc, myself AKADisneyqueen my oldest daughter Quisha, my "baby" daughter Nicki and possible her husband B. As of right now my son doesn't have plans to travel with us. I'm hoping that will change.

Right now the plan is to travel early or late fall and stay at a Disney resort hotel (just not sure which one yet). 

We have not been to Universal Studios since the kids were young and if my son in law wasn't a fan of fast rides we probably wouldn't be adding it to the list.  

So as far as WDW this is what I have so far:

Tuesday: Arrival Day 
*Dinner at Ohana's (if we fly in)
Wednesday: Park Day 1: Epcot/Disney Studios 
Thursday: Downtown Disney
*Dinner at Ohana's (if we drive)
Friday: Park Day 2: Animal Kingdom/Epcot
*Dinner at Boma's (if we get meal plan)

Saturday: Park Day 3:Epcot/Magic Kingdom
*Breakfast at Grand Floridian (if we have meal plan).
Sunday: Universal Studios/Island of Adventure
*Breakfast at Chef Mickeys 
Monday: Park Day 4: Magic Kingdom/Epcot
*Lunch at Magic Kingdom (Crystal Palace or Be Our Guest Restaurant ).  
Tuesday: Departure Day 

Most people don't like to do this much planning. But honestly it's my favorite thing to do other then being at Disney!! lol 

So let the planning begin!!