Happy 21st Birthday! WDW, DCL and a Dis meet! *TR COMPLETE*

[tinkerbell87512]

Index of trip report below...

Cast- Me :wave2: Cheryl!
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Turning 21 a few days before the trip. I love Disney World and all things Disney. I've taken a few solo trips and my last of which involved a dis meet! (If you want to check out my last adventure head over HERE! (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1553866):goodvibes ) Anyway I love to have fun and try anything at least once (within reason). This whole trip is basicly a gift to myself (yes I know shallow) to celebrate my 21'st birthday! It all started last year when I had to get my passport for another trip I was going on. I thought about how much I wanted to do a cruise and since I was turning 21 and had a passport why not book a Disney Cruise! Gotta put that passport to good use! I also love photography so there will be tons and tons of pics. I got an Annual pass for WDW in July so this will most likely be my last trip using it before it expires. :( My fave characters would have to be Tinkerbell of course, Belle, and Stitch.

Anyway so back in March I was looking at the cruises I decided why not book! So thats what I did. :banana: May 15-18 2008 sailing on the Disney Wonder with a stop at Nassau and Castaway Cay. I have never been to anywhere tropical like this so I'm very very excited. I booked a cat 12 GTY for the very reason that I wont be in the room except to sleep so I dont need anything fancy.

So anyway after I booked I told my best friend B about it and she went home and looked up the cruise online. Turns out that very same night B and her boy friend K booked for the very same cruise!

So Now I will introduce you to B.
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20 soon to be 21 in March. She loves Disney as well but not nearly as much as myself. Actually she doesn't even know how big of a Disney geek I am. :geek: Her favorite characters would have to be the Princess' with Belle being her fave. Her and her BF recently moved down to FL and I went down in July and we ended up spending the day at the Magic Kindom. She hadn't been since she was little so it was truly a blast! Shes kind of shy but loves to have fun. This will also be her first cruise and she is already counting the days.

Her BF K will be the last one joining us on the cruise.
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He will be 21 in a few weeks and is slowly coming around to being a Disney lover. He had a blast in July when we went to the Magic Kingdom and it even suprised B and myself how much fun he was having. This will be his first cruise as well. :banana:

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We are all so excited to be heading on this cruise together for a nice relaxing vacation. The three of us always have a great time together so we are expecting this cruise to be no different.

Index:
"I'm back" page 25
"Flying and Checking in" page 26
"Downtown Disney to grab some lunch" page 26
"Solo birthday dinner and Cirque" page 27
"Morning at CBR and heading to Port" page 28
"Check in, see my BFF and check out the room" page 29
"3...2...1...SAIL AWAY and Route 66" page 29 2 posts
"Parrot Cay and time on my own..." page 29
"Pulling into Nassau" Page 30
"Lunch, Ice carvings and movies oh my!" page 30
"Toy Story the musical....To Infinity and BEYOND!" page 31
"Pirates in the Caribbean" page 32
"Finally Castaway Cay!" page 32
"PARADISE" pages 32 and 33
"Our last night" page 33
"Morning already?!" page33
"Pop and the Magic Kingdom" page 34
"Let's explore future world!" page 34
"Everyone got their passports?! World Showcase!" page35
"World Showcase part 2!" page 36
"Relaxing night" page 36
"A morning exploring DHS" page 36
"A HSM touching moment" page 37
"Shopping, photo opt and the land!" page 37
"Mini Dis meet night at Epcot" page 37
"I have the keys to the Kingdom" page 38
"The 3:00 parade" page 38
"First official Dis meet...Ohana!" page 38
"Pirates and Princess' oh my!" page 39
"Dis meet day 2!!!" page 40
"Last day..." page 41

[tinkerbell87512]

Fast forward from March to Today:

Nothing too much has happened between then and now till tonight. I had been planning to fly down the day before the cruise and stay at the Hyatt hotel at MCO air port. When I actually thought about it and looked it up the Hyatt would cost over $200 with my AAA discount. I could stay at a moderate resort for less than that.

After our dis meet the begining of this month we have been talking about another meet in May since we had such a fantastic time. So turns out our meet is going to be a 2 day even May 21 and 22 so that means more time for me at WDW after the cruise!
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This is 5 out of the 17 Dis'ers that met up that night in all of our Lime green glory!

B and K wont be with me for this half of the trip since going on the cruise is already putting such a hole in their pockets. I wish they could head down for a couple of days but as of right now its not going to happen.

So after reading on the Dis I found out that you can use the magical express to your first resort, get a Disney transfer to and from port back to resort and then magical express back to the airport. Still with me? I wont even need to get any other form of transporation, its all covered by Disney.

So back to tonight, after all my research I decided to finally book my resort reservations. I first called WDW direct and had a very rude CM saying anything done with the cruise has to be done by them, even resort stays. :confused3 So I then called the cruise line and I had a great CM named Nicole. She explained that you should NEVER mention the word cruise because that just shuts them off. She said she would be glad to book my rooms but she can only do that for 7 night cruises. So she told me to call WDW back and dont mention the cruise and that I need to book 2 reservations and to call her back to change the transfers I had already got with my cruise package. So off I went again to call WDW and this time I had a wonderful CM (I wish I got her name). She was a great help and really friendly and in no time at all I had a room at the Carribean beach resort before the cruise and a room at Pop Century for 5 nights after. :banana:

I wish I could of gotten Coronado Springs for my night before the cruise but Nicole at the cruise line said they only pick up for port at certain resorts and coronado is the only Moderate resort that isnt included. Oh well I'm very excited to stay at CBR since it will be my first ever stay at a moderate. I've always been a value girl and since I was planning on the Hyatt at $200 this was a cheaper upgraded choice with an extra night of magic added in! :banana:

I called the cruise line back and luckly I got Nicole again. :cool1: She then changed my airport/port -port/airport transfers to resort/port - port/resort. She was telling me all about the cruise and all the things that are on it and that just pumped me up even more! :cool1: I hope these next 6+ months go by really fast. 10 days of vacation bliss and I can't wait!

So the dates are:
May 14-15 Carribean Beach Resort
May 15-18 Disney Cruise
May 18-23 Pop Century

[lauren_elizabeth]

I'm SO jealous! I want to go on a Disney Cruise!

Yall are going to have tons of fun :cool1:

[Avivasmom]

Very COOL...sounds like you have a great trip planned...Cannot wait to read more.

[Tink rules]

I'm really excited for you!!! :cool1: :cool1:

Will you still have your AP for this trip??? You should keep an eye open for the rates to come out and see if you can get the AP rates for your resorts!!!

Here's the link for codes...

http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=93

[Fairy_Tale_Bride]

I'm here! :yay:
Wow! You are way ahead of schedule with these Trip Reports! :goodvibes

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Hey Cheryl, I followed your link over. This pre-TR is not that early, it could be 15 months early like mine was when I started it.:rolleyes1 :lmao:

I can't wait to read all about your cruise, even though we are not going to be doing the same itinerary I can't wait to hear about your experience.

The dis meet should be a blast as well, hopefully you don't all get rained on this time!:rotfl:

[tinkerbell87512]

I'm SO jealous! I want to go on a Disney Cruise!

Yall are going to have tons of fun :cool1:

Thanks for joining! I really hope the next few months fly by :goodvibes

Very COOL...sounds like you have a great trip planned...Cannot wait to read more.

Thanks for joining!! :banana:

I'm really excited for you!!! :cool1: :cool1:

Will you still have your AP for this trip??? You should keep an eye open for the rates to come out and see if you can get the AP rates for your resorts!!!

Here's the link for codes...

http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=93


THanks so much for the link to the codes. I ended up getting my AAA discount but I will be checking the AP codes to. For my last trip AAA ended up being cheaper than the AP...by a lot. I thought that was kinda strange. :confused3

Thanks for joining!

I'm here! :yay:
Wow! You are way ahead of schedule with these Trip Reports! :goodvibes

Thanks for coming over Lindsey! haha I'm just a trip report-aholic. :lmao:

Hey Cheryl, I followed your link over. This pre-TR is not that early, it could be 15 months early like mine was when I started it.:rolleyes1 :lmao:

I can't wait to read all about your cruise, even though we are not going to be doing the same itinerary I can't wait to hear about your experience.

The dis meet should be a blast as well, hopefully you don't all get rained on this time!:rotfl:

Thanks for following the link Lessa. :goodvibes Aww 15 months isnt early, you have some great stories within your trippie. I just hope I have some exciting things to report as I wait the 6+ months.

The dis meet should be another blast. Most of the girls that stayed behind that night will be coming back for the meet. I wish they were all able to come :( But the over all theme is rain or shine. We are actually going to have 2 days of meets :goodvibes One dinner at a resort and another park day. Hopefully we can beat the rain this time!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I just hope I have some exciting things to report as I wait the 6+ months.



I am sure you will come up with something to entertain us. Your trip marks the halfway point to my trip. I am still 13 months away.:sad2:

[anabelle]

I am enjoying your trip report so far. It sounds like a blast

[tinkerbell87512]

I am sure you will come up with something to entertain us. Your trip marks the halfway point to my trip. I am still 13 months away.:sad2:


Yup I will have to think of something. :upsidedow I hope my tr makes you more excited for your trip. I can't wait to hear all about yours!

I am enjoying your trip report so far. It sounds like a blast


Thanks so much for reading!!!!

[lauren_elizabeth]

You should try & a plan a trip around Christmas time next year!

I think that's when we're going :)

[tinkerbell87512]

You should try & a plan a trip around Christmas time next year!

I think that's when we're going :)

Aw man I would love to go during the Christmas season but my job now would not allow that. :(

[DisneyDadFaNaTic]

OOOooooo, I'm in! We are trying something similar in June, so I'll look her for all the secrets in planning!

Keep up the good work!

[tinkerbell87512]

OOOooooo, I'm in! We are trying something similar in June, so I'll look her for all the secrets in planning!

Keep up the good work!

Thanks for joining!!

I will have to check out your trippie too. :goodvibes

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Aw man I would love to go during the Christmas season but my job now would not allow that. :(

It is too bad that your job does not allow travel time in December, we could have had a Dis meet. I wish I could go in May but all the money I am plunking down for the December trip makes it impossible for me to go in May.:sad2:

[tinkerbell87512]

It is too bad that your job does not allow travel time in December, we could have had a Dis meet. I wish I could go in May but all the money I am plunking down for the December trip makes it impossible for me to go in May.:sad2:

I know it actually really stinks. I've been trying to figure out a way I could get down there even for 3 or 4 days using a personal day at work. But somehow my boss wouldnt go for the idea of taking time off to head to Disney World. :confused3

[DisneyFreak06]

This trip looks so awesome too! I'm starting to feel like I'm really following you around! This is your 3rd TR that I'm on! (But they are always so much fun with such awesome pictures! :thumbsup2

[tinkerbell87512]

This trip looks so awesome too! I'm starting to feel like I'm really following you around! This is your 3rd TR that I'm on! (But they are always so much fun with such awesome pictures! :thumbsup2

Thanks!!! I'm glad you are following me around and that you are liking my TR's!! :goodvibes

[Hillary12.8.07]

Well I finally found my way over here! Miss Disney Queen, have you not gone on enough trips this year???? haha I kid...I'm so stinkin JEALOUS! And the CRUISE!!!! AGH I wanna go SOOOOOOO bad. We actually talked about it for our honeymoon but we just couldnt afford it right now, well could for like 2 or 3 days, and I wanted a whole week!!!
You're going to have SO much fun, and with a dismeet AND Disneyworld thrown in there TOO!!! gosh. Oh and I LOOOOVE Caribbean Beach...we stayed there twice when I was a kid so its got a special place in my heart, I love the beach, you can watch Illuminations from Epcot, and I remember really liking the main pool and food courts. And it's so bright and pretty!!

[tinkerbell87512]

Well I finally found my way over here! Miss Disney Queen, have you not gone on enough trips this year???? haha I kid...I'm so stinkin JEALOUS! And the CRUISE!!!! AGH I wanna go SOOOOOOO bad. We actually talked about it for our honeymoon but we just couldnt afford it right now, well could for like 2 or 3 days, and I wanted a whole week!!!
You're going to have SO much fun, and with a dismeet AND Disneyworld thrown in there TOO!!! gosh. Oh and I LOOOOVE Caribbean Beach...we stayed there twice when I was a kid so its got a special place in my heart, I love the beach, you can watch Illuminations from Epcot, and I remember really liking the main pool and food courts. And it's so bright and pretty!!

Haha you can never go on enough trips! I figure do all this stuff now while I'm young and have the chance.

I wish I could do the week cruise but Disney slams you with a single cruiser charge. B and K are in a different state room but since I'm by myself I have to pay 75% of another cruise price. So basicly I have to pay 175% of the price. So 4 days is all I can afford with that.

I'm very excited for CBR and the beaches. I think I'm going to relax at the resort the day I get there enjoy the beaches, have dinner at Shutters and then head over to MK or something. But I've got time to figure all that out :lmao:. Thats very cool you can see Illuminations from the beach. I may have to stay and watch that.

Glad you came over to join me on this pre trippie!!! Thanks for reading girl!

[tinkerbell87512]

Ok let me first start out by saying Congrats Red Sox!!!

Next today I get an email from soutwest saying that because my home team won the world series I get 3 bonus credits on my rapid rewards account! :banana: I should be pretty close to getting a free flight by now so I have to wait for my credits to post to see if there are. How sweet would that be to get a free flight for May?! :wizard: :wizard: :wizard:


I actually had a dream last night that we were on the cruise. Can you believe it, 6+ months away and I'm already Disney dreaming. :crazy:

Oh and my 180 day mark is November 20th for the second part of my trip. I'm thinking of doing LE Cellar at Epcot for lunch one day and the night before the cruise eating at Shutters at CBR.

For our Dis meet we are doing 2 days May 21 and 22 one day were thinking of meeting up at Epcot and the other going to Ohana and the polynesian for a Dis dinner. :banana:

The park hours should be out soon for May so I can't wait to really start planning. I'm thinking of hanging at CBR the day before the cruise, having dinner at shutters and then heading to MK for the parade and fireworks. But I don't know for sure.

Ohh I just love planning. Thats half the fun of going on a Disney vaca...ok maybe not half the fun but its fun for passing the time. :goodvibes

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I agree, planning is half the fun.:goodvibes

[tinkerbell87512]

I agree, planning is half the fun.:goodvibes


Once the hrs come out I can really start my planning notebook! :cool1:

[Fairy_Tale_Bride]

DH was thrilled the Red Sox won!
He had his hat on for weeks! :lmao:

Time for us to start planning our DIS Meet!
There is work to do! :rotfl:

[tinkerbell87512]

DH was thrilled the Red Sox won!
He had his hat on for weeks! :lmao:

Time for us to start planning our DIS Meet!
There is work to do! :rotfl:

Wohoo! Tell him Red Sox nation unites! :lmao: I wish I could of went into Boston for the rolling rally but I had to work. Darn being responsible.

We have lots of planning to do! This time 2 days to plan for!! :banana: :banana:

[tinkerbell87512]

Happy Halloween Everyone!!
My bonus credits posted to Southwest and it looks like I only need 1 more credit till my free flight. So I wont have a free flight for my trip in May :(


But...if things are cheap enough I may be taking a short trip next Fall to use up that free flight. Can't let that go to waste right? So there you have it I have officially gone crazy. :crazy: this trip isnt even close to being planned yet and I'm already thinking about another trip. Just send me to the Disney crazy house now. :lmao:

[tinkerbell87512]

Alright so the park hours for May 08 were released (well all except for Future World at Epcot) and it's time to really start planning.

And as much as I really hate planning where I'm going to be eating for my table service you really have to think about it if you want a certain place and time. I generally don't do too many of the table service places because I'm totally fine with counter service. But I've read so many great things about some of these restraunts that I just have to try them.

So heres what I'm thinking for restraunts:
Le Cellier Steakhouse -Lunch

Ohana-Dis meet dinner

Grand Floridian Cafe-Dinner
Or
Concourse Steak House-Dinner
Or
Kona Cafe-Dinner

I need your help deciding between those last 3. I want to do one of those the night before the cruise. I'm going to be relaxing at CBR that day and want to go out for a nice dinner and then head over to the MK. So whats your opinions??

[Tink rules]

I think Kona would be my choice for the night before... get you in the mood...The GF is good too, but most people rave about Kona!!!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I would go to Kona, then you can get a Lapu Lapu in honour of the Dis!:thumbsup2 It could also be your celebratory drink since you are now able to legally drink.

I always hated traveling in the States before I turned 21 because the drinking age in Canada is 19. So I was able to have a drink with dinner up here but not in the States. So annoying.:headache:

[tinkerbell87512]

I think Kona would be my choice for the night before... get you in the mood...The GF is good too, but most people rave about Kona!!!

Hmmm your right Kona would put me in the tropical mood.

I would go to Kona, then you can get a Lapu Lapu in honour of the Dis!:thumbsup2 It could also be your celebratory drink since you are now able to legally drink.

I always hated traveling in the States before I turned 21 because the drinking age in Canada is 19. So I was able to have a drink with dinner up here but not in the States. So annoying.:headache:

Hmmmm I totally forgot about that! That could be my b-day dinner :banana: . I have one question though what is in a Lapu lapu? I know it comes in a pineapple but never payed attetion because I knew I coulnt have it.

Speaking of turning 21 I cant wait to head over to Epcot and finally get to have one of those margaritas!! :banana: I'm so excited!

That must of stunk going from Canada to the States. My friend goes to college up in Canada and she said its nice to go out to a restraunt and get to have a drink with dinner.

[Hillary12.8.07]

oy I've been so out of the loop lately, gah. Just got caught up with you again...I also agree with Kona...I've heard nothing but good things about it! And HEY, I'm going there in December so I will give you a review and maybe that will help? And I also second the same reasons...the night before you cruise and its tropical, and they have fruity drinks mmmmmmm. Sounds good to me!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I pulled this from a website.
Lapu Lapu - Myers Rum and Tropical Juices served in a Pineappleand topped with "Barcardi 151"

I will ask one of my fellow Fockers if they have the recipe since it is pretty much the official drink of TFW.

[tinkerbell87512]

oy I've been so out of the loop lately, gah. Just got caught up with you again...I also agree with Kona...I've heard nothing but good things about it! And HEY, I'm going there in December so I will give you a review and maybe that will help? And I also second the same reasons...the night before you cruise and its tropical, and they have fruity drinks mmmmmmm. Sounds good to me!

No worries. Hope you had a good Birthday this past weekend! :banana:

Yea I was actually leaning toward the GF cafe before but now you guys are swaying me to Kona!

I will definatly have to read your review when you come back from your Disneymoon!

I pulled this from a website.
Lapu Lapu - Myers Rum and Tropical Juices served in a Pineappleand topped with "Barcardi 151"

I will ask one of my fellow Fockers if they have the recipe since it is pretty much the official drink of TFW.

Mmmmm sounds good. :rolleyes:

[tinkerbell87512]

Ok so it was a very rainy day here in NH so what better way to spend the day off than shopping and a movie?!

I headed out to the mall this morning for some Christmas and B-day shopping for friends and family. There are a lot of Nov, Dec b-days I have to buy for so starting early is a good thing. Specially where the malls are going to be getting crazy in the next couple weeks. :scared1:

Anyway I can't make a trip to the mall without a stop in the Disney store. I ended up walking out of there with this wicked cute ornamant for the tree
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Its Cinderella's glass slipper! How cute is that? The woman said they have been flying and they already sold 4 more before me. She also said they were going to be getting a Tink ornamant in soon so I will have to check back to see that one.

Also I went into Best Buy and saw the display for the Ratatouille movie and I just had to get the DVD. Now I hadnt even seen the movie but I love all the other Pixar movies, I use to go to school for culinary and I went to Paris a few months ago so thats the whole background of the movie right there and I figured I would love it. I'm kind of an impulse shopper if you can't tell.
So now I'm the proud owner of...
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Now after my shopping spree at the mall I stopped at the store to get my little brother some juice since he was home from school sick. We spent the afternoon watching ratatouille and it's such a cute movie! Remy is so cute and I just love the whole idea of him being able to cook. And loved the views of Paris in the movie, they were so life like!

So my Disney day didn't end there...
I figured since the hourse are out and my 180 day mark is on Nov 20 I should start planning out my days. Yes I know I'm crazy! :crazy: But planning is half the fun right?! So anyway heres what I'm thinking so far...

May 14- Arrive at CBR
Relax and explore resort
Dinner at Kona Cafe I took all your advice and I'm excited to try this resturant :banana:
Magic Kingdom after Dinner

May 15- Check out of CBR
Take bus to Port for Disney cruise

15-18 Disney Cruise

May 18- Arrive back at WDW check into Pop Century
I don't know What time I will get in from port so I don't have too much planned
If I get in early enough Downtown Disney or the Boardwalk
Concourse Steakhouse- Dinner
Magic Kingdom-PM EMH

May 19-
Epcot
Le Cellier-Lunch
Afternoon break
Animal Kingdom-PM EMH

May 20-
Animal Kingdom or Downtown Disney
Afternoon break
MGM

May 21-
Grand Flordian Spa morning
Ohana Dis Meet Dinner

May 22-
Dis Meet at Epcot

May 23-
Magic Kingdom
Head for home

Now this obviously is going to change about 1 million times but I just wanted to plan it out a bit to see how the week will go.

Almost time to make ADR's!!! :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[Fairy_Tale_Bride]

That ornament is adorable! What a find! :wizard:

I'm going to go buy Ratatouille tomorrow.
It's a great movied!
My family & I just loved it! :goodvibes

[tinkerbell87512]

That ornament is adorable! What a find! :wizard:

I'm going to go buy Ratatouille tomorrow.
It's a great movied!
My family & I just loved it! :goodvibes

I thought it was so cute. I'm getting into collecting the Disney Chrismas ornaments now. Haha I'm going to be in trouble next time I head to DTD to the Christmas store.

I loved that movie. My brother and I had a blast watching it (even though he thinks hes too old to be watching Disney movies :eek: )

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I am so glad that you decided on Kona! :goodvibes

You will probably get to WDW between 10-11 after the cruise. You have to leave the ship by 8:30 at the latest I believe and it is 1 1/2 trip from the port so I think you will have plenty of time for DTD or the Boardwalk.

[tinkerbell87512]

I am so glad that you decided on Kona! :goodvibes

You will probably get to WDW between 10-11 after the cruise. You have to leave the ship by 8:30 at the latest I believe and it is 1 1/2 trip from the port so I think you will have plenty of time for DTD or the Boardwalk.

Me too :goodvibes I think you guys are right, it's really going to get me in the tropical mood.

Oh wow 10 or 11 is a lot earlier than I thought. Thanks so much for the info, I knew you would know. :)

I still got to grab the Cruise passporter. Maybe I'll do that this weekend.
Thanks again Lessa!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Me too :goodvibes I think you guys are right, it's really going to get me in the tropical mood.

Oh wow 10 or 11 is a lot earlier than I thought. Thanks so much for the info, I knew you would know. :)

I still got to grab the Cruise passporter. Maybe I'll do that this weekend.
Thanks again Lessa!

No problem. I have all this info just swimming around in my head so I'm happy when I can put it to use.:cutie:

[tinkerbell87512]

No problem. I have all this info just swimming around in my head so I'm happy when I can put it to use.:cutie:

aww thanks!! You are great!!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

aww thanks!! You are great!!

Awww, thanks.:goodvibes

[tinkerbell87512]

Have any of you taken the Keys to the Kingdom tour? I wanted to take it before and actually had it booked but ended up not going due to a post poned trip. I'm thinking of doing it on my last day for the earliest tour. I will have plenty of time since I'm planning on getting the last flight out of Orlando to my home city.


So my question...Have you been on the Keys to the Kingdom tour and what did you think about it?

Thanks!! :banana:

[Fairy_Tale_Bride]

Have any of you taken the Keys to the Kingdom tour? I wanted to take it before and actually had it booked but ended up not going due to a post poned trip. I'm thinking of doing it on my last day for the earliest tour. I will have plenty of time since I'm planning on getting the last flight out of Orlando to my home city.


So my question...Have you been on the Keys to the Kingdom tour and what did you think about it?

Thanks!! :banana:

I've actually done the tour twice and it's a pretty interesting tour. If you know the history of the MK, then you won't really learn anything you don't already know. You do get to go backstage a little bit and they take you down in the tunnels in one small area. They don't let you do too much exploring. ;) You can also see the parade floats in the back during the tour. You'll have lunch with your group at the Harbor House, so that's what makes the tour a little longer than usual. Plus, you get a cool key keepsake pin. :thumbsup2 It's probably one of the best tours, if not the best. It's worth it if you are a MK fanatic. :wizard:

[tinkerbell87512]

I've actually done the tour twice and it's a pretty interesting tour. If you know the history of the MK, then you won't really learn anything you don't already know. You do get to go backstage a little bit and they take you down in the tunnels in one small area. They don't let you do too much exploring. ;) You can also see the parade floats in the back during the tour. You'll have lunch with your group at the Harbor House, so that's what makes the tour a little longer than usual. Plus, you get a cool key keepsake pin. :thumbsup2 It's probably one of the best tours, if not the best. It's worth it if you are a MK fanatic. :wizard:

Thanks for your review Lindsey! I'm thinking the tour would be a great wrap up to my vacation. I would love to see the utilidoors even if it's just for a few minutes.

[Fairy_Tale_Bride]

Thanks for your review Lindsey! I'm thinking the tour would be a great wrap up to my vacation. I would love to see the utilidoors even if it's just for a few minutes.

You are welcome! Yeah, I think it would be a perfect ending! :goodvibes

[DisneyFreak06]

I'm glad you liked Ratatouille, I'm hoping to get it this weekend. Shoppers has a special on where if I use some points I can get it for $10. That's a good price here.

I'm so jealous that you've been to France! What a traveller you are! It's always been a dream of mine to go to France... maybe one day, I am a French teacher after all! :rotfl:

[tinkerbell87512]

I'm glad you liked Ratatouille, I'm hoping to get it this weekend. Shoppers has a special on where if I use some points I can get it for $10. That's a good price here.

I'm so jealous that you've been to France! What a traveller you are! It's always been a dream of mine to go to France... maybe one day, I am a French teacher after all! :rotfl:

Hope you got Ratatouille this weekend for the cheap price. I'm such a bargan shopper so $10 is always a good deal.

Thats so cool that you are a French teacher. I took it for 4 years and I wish I did more.

France was amazing! That was actually a dream of mine to go to Paris at some point in my life too. My friend from work is from France (she has only been here 6 years) and I was always asking her what it was like and her stories from back home. (I took French in middle and high school and loved it but nothing can compare to a story from a real Parisian). Anyway so one day she was telling me a story about how she lived in Paris and I was telling her how I've always dreamed of going there etc *like I always did every time*. She shocked me this time by just saying "were gonna go". I kind of brushed it off like "yea right". Well she went home that night after work and had her husband looking up prices (hes from France too) for flights and hotels and before we knew it a trip was booked for us two and another friend from work.

We went in May and it was an amazing experience, one I will never forget. I truly owe her for taking us on that trip and leaving her family for those days for us to go. She gave up her mothers day with her kids to spend it with us in France and I got to spend my 20th birthday over there. We went for 6 days and did a ton in that amount of time. No sleeping for us!

If you ever get the chance to go, do it! It was beautiful and she already wants to take us back to Paris and maybe Italy. The three of us had a ball on our girls trip.

Hope you had a great weekend!

[tinkerbell87512]

Alright so with all this talk of Ratatouille and France I've decided to post some pictures from my trip to Paris 6 months ago.

Two friends and myself went to Paris May 9-14. (If you want to read how the trip came about check out my last post) It is an amazingly beautiful city, everything I thought it would be.

We landed in Paris at 6am from a long flight from Boston MA. We didn't sleep a wink on the plane or at all the day we got to Paris. Lets just say thats the longest I have ever been up without sleep in my whole life!

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Napoleon's tomb

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Of course the Eiffle tower

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We hiked the stairs to the second level. Mind you we had just arrived in Paris with no sleep...man that was a long hike up. (We actually never made it up to the very top that day so we knew we would have to go back)

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View from the first level. Our hotel was by that really tall building (Montparnasse). We were about 5 blocks away.


After climbing back down the tower we went over to the Seine and took a Batteau Mouche river cruise seeing all the landmarks by boat.
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The best way to see Paris on a short time limit is to use these open air double deckers. They go all over to the different areas of Paris and run all day into the early night. You can get on and off as you please. We had a great time on these busses. There was one time where it started to rain and everyone ended up going down below to where its covered. Not the 3 of us we just got the umbrellas out and kept taking pictures of the city we had the whole top of the bus to ourselves! The people watching the bus go by must of thought we were crazy.

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This place had the BEST Hot chocolate I have ever had! It was so thick and creamy...I will have to dig my picture out so you can see.

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The three of us crazy girls!

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The Louvre was Beautiful and my favorite thing we got to see. The museum's close so early so we didn't have too much time to explore. It's huge anyway so you would need at least 2 or 3 days to see it all. The museum guard said that only 1/3 of the museum collection is on display and the rest is in holding because there isnt enough room to display.

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Notre dame.

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We climbed the stairs to the top and had an amazing view of Paris. Our guide also showed us where the Hunchback was said to have lived.

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We spent my birthday night climbing stairs up to Monmontre where Van Gogh and other artists use to live. It was so cool to see the artists up there now. I actually bought a painting of Paris from one of them.

Sacré-Coeur (Sacred Heart Basilica) is also up there and it was beautiful to see at night.
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We of course had to go down and shop on the Champs-Elysees, the most beautiful boulevard in the world.
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At the end of the boulevard there is the Arc de Triomphe.
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I wish we would of had time to climb to the top but we decided to do some shopping. ;)

And look what store was on the beautiful boulevard...
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There was louis vuitton, mercades and of course DISNEY! Love it!


Our last day came pretty fast and we knew we had to go back to the Eiffle tower. We decided this time to take the elevator up.
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(Man this sign wasnt lying...the wind was so strong at the top and it was freezing. Good thing we had our jackets.)


This is a zoomed in picture of the Arc de Triomphe from the top.
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The view was beautiful and we made it in time before sunset.
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I couldn't believe how amazing our trip was and this was such a perfect ending to the trip. The beautiful sunset over all of Paris. *Mind you that this sunset is at like 9:30pm* The sun stays out late over there in the spring. That really screwed us up with the time difference then not having the sun go down at a normal time. :laughing:

Anyway we made it back down to the ground right at 10 and the tower started to twinkle. We ran (and I mean ran) far enough away where we could look and enjoy the lights. They only go off for a short period of time on the hour every hour after sunset.
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Like I said the trip was amazing and it was everything I hoped it would be. I hope some day soon to go back and maybe even go to Euro Disney. My friend is already talking of another trip so who knows! Hope you all enjoyed the pictures!!!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Wonderful Paris pictures. I can't wait to visit someday. Did you notice the Disney ad on the bus?:laughing:

[Tink rules]

Ok... I could be wrong, but wasn't that a little rat in the background just DYING to cook dinner for you???? ;)

Great Pics!!!

[Fairy_Tale_Bride]

Those pictures are amazing! :eek:
I love the pictures of the Disney Store and then I saw the ad for Disneyland Paris on the bus. ;)
Everything is so beautiful! :goodvibes

DH & I actually decided, pretty much after you & I did so much talking about your Paris trip, that our next big trip will be to Paris! :yay:
I can't wait! We are starting to save up now, so hopefully we will be there within the next two years. Hopefully, sooner than later. :rolleyes:

[DisneyFreak06]

Thanks Cheryl for sharing your Paris trips too! What a beautiful city and an amazing experience for you. Your amie is very special to take you and your other friend to France with her. How sweet! :cutie: One day I know I will get there, it will just take a while, because I've been wanting Disney trips so much! Of course, there is Disneyland Paris! :woohoo:

I didn't get Ratatouille for $10 because that offer was over, but I did get it at Future Shop for $20. Not too bad, other places had it advertised for between $24-$28 here.

[tinkerbell87512]

Wonderful Paris pictures. I can't wait to visit someday. Did you notice the Disney ad on the bus?:laughing:

Thanks! Yup I saw it. Thats where the stairs were to go down to the first level and they were on every bus. Thats as close as I got to Euro Disney. :rotfl:


Ok... I could be wrong, but wasn't that a little rat in the background just DYING to cook dinner for you???? ;)

Great Pics!!!

Ohhh your right I never noticed Remy there. :lmao:

Thanks!!

Those pictures are amazing! :eek:
I love the pictures of the Disney Store and then I saw the ad for Disneyland Paris on the bus. ;)
Everything is so beautiful! :goodvibes

DH & I actually decided, pretty much after you & I did so much talking about your Paris trip, that our next big trip will be to Paris! :yay:
I can't wait! We are starting to save up now, so hopefully we will be there within the next two years. Hopefully, sooner than later. :rolleyes:

Thanks Lindsey! Paris is so amazing, nothing here in the states even compares. Theres so much history and I must say the shopping is AMAZING. :rolleyes:

There are ads for Disney all over the place and I was bummed that we were so close and didn't go. But we did a TON of stuff in our short time (even more than I showed you.) So it gives me a reason to go back ;)

Thats so exciting that you guys are going to go! Let me know and I will give you some touring tips because everything is totally different over there.

Thanks Cheryl for sharing your Paris trips too! What a beautiful city and an amazing experience for you. Your amie is very special to take you and your other friend to France with her. How sweet! :cutie: One day I know I will get there, it will just take a while, because I've been wanting Disney trips so much! Of course, there is Disneyland Paris! :woohoo:

I didn't get Ratatouille for $10 because that offer was over, but I did get it at Future Shop for $20. Not too bad, other places had it advertised for between $24-$28 here.

She is so amazing, I don't think I could ever thank her enough. :hug:

I know what you mean about the Disney trips. I'm the same way, before I go on one I'm already planning another. :rolleyes1 It's an addiction...I swear.

Bummer you didn't get Ratatouille for $10 but $20 still isnt bad!!

[Hillary12.8.07]

wow AWESOME pictures! I want to go there someday, how lucky you are to have been!! It's so beautiful, and I love the pictures from the top of the Eiffel Tower, amaaazing.

[tinkerbell87512]

wow AWESOME pictures! I want to go there someday, how lucky you are to have been!! It's so beautiful, and I love the pictures from the top of the Eiffel Tower, amaaazing.

Thanks girl! Paris is an AMAZING city more than I could of imagined.

The Eiffel tower was awesome, I still can't believe I was there. My friend Tara (one of the girls I went with.) Were just talking today saying it's been 6 months today since we were there. Her and I will talk about the trip a lot because its still mind boggleing to us that we were actually there. :laughing:

[tinkerbell87512]

Wohoo! 6 months from today I will be at the Magic Kingdom and gearing up for the Disney wonder the next day! :banana: :woohoo: :cool1:

[tinkerbell87512]

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! My grandparents came up and we had a nice quiet family dinner.

After dinner we always put up our Christmas tree. One of our many family traditions.
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This is my brother being crazy while putting garland on the tree.

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Of course the first decoration is Disney!

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So it's really begining to feel a lot like Chirstmas!

In other news my 180 day mark till my trip came and went. I called and made a reservation for Kona the night before the cruise but no other reservations. I'm still up in the air if I want to just do the CS.

Oh and the night before the cruise I also decided to see the show La Nouba. I saw it in October and it was fantastic! I will head to the Magic Kingdom during the day then over to Downtown Disney for the show later. :banana:

Can't believe how fast the time is flying. May will be here before I know it! :woohoo:

[disneygirlinnj]

Oh I've been dying to go on a Disney cruise forever! I can't wait to hear about your trip! Glad you picked Kona... that's what we're doing on our first night when we get there (6 days! AHH!) and i've heard only great things about it.

[Fairy_Tale_Bride]

It sounds like you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! :goodvibes

The decorations look great!
I just finished decorating a couple days ago.
I'll have to take some pictures soon.
Jax has already been trying to climb the Christmas tree and he has pulled the garland down. :rotfl:

That's great that you are going to go see La Nouba again! :thumbsup2

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

:woohoo: I wil be looking forward to your Kona review to see how you like it and to see if you try the famous Lapu. ;)

[tinkerbell87512]

Oh I've been dying to go on a Disney cruise forever! I can't wait to hear about your trip! Glad you picked Kona... that's what we're doing on our first night when we get there (6 days! AHH!) and i've heard only great things about it.

Ohhh how exciting 6 more days!! Lucky you.

I have also heard so many awesome things about Kona that I just had to try it for myself.

Hope you have a great trip and thanks for reading my Pre trippie!

It sounds like you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! :goodvibes

The decorations look great!
I just finished decorating a couple days ago.
I'll have to take some pictures soon.
Jax has already been trying to climb the Christmas tree and he has pulled the garland down. :rotfl:

That's great that you are going to go see La Nouba again! :thumbsup2

I had a great Thanksgiving! Hope you did as well!

Thats too funny that Jax is trying to climb the tree. It is his first Christmas after all so its all new to him. :goodvibes

:woohoo: I wil be looking forward to your Kona review to see how you like it and to see if you try the famous Lapu. ;)

I'm so excited to be trying Kona! I hope it is as good as everyone says!

I plan on trying the Lapu unless I find something else on the drink menu that catches my eye. I gotta celebrate being 21 and have a celebratory drink right?!

[tinkerbell87512]

Ok so I just got off the phone with Disney and I made 2 more dining reservations.

One for The Plaza restraunt in the Magic Kingdom and the other for Le Cellier restraunt in Canada at Epcot. :banana:

I am still not too sure if I'm going to keep the reservations but at least I have them. :goodvibes

Ohhh and I also made a reservation for the Keys to the Kingdom tour! :banana: I'm so excited about this tour and to be able to get a sneak peek at the tunnels. :goodvibes

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I gotta celebrate being 21 and have a celebratory drink right?!

Absolutely!

Ok so I just got off the phone with Disney and I made 2 more dining reservations.

One for The Plaza restraunt in the Magic Kingdom and the other for Le Cellier restraunt in Canada at Epcot. :banana:

I am still not too sure if I'm going to keep the reservations but at least I have them. :goodvibes

Ohhh and I also made a reservation for the Keys to the Kingdom tour! :banana: I'm so excited about this tour and to be able to get a sneak peek at the tunnels. :goodvibes

:banana: Good idea making the ADR's now. It is better to have them and have the ablity to cancel than to not have them and then not be able to get into the restaurant at all!

[disneygirlinnj]

Ok so I just got off the phone with Disney and I made 2 more dining reservations.

One for The Plaza restraunt in the Magic Kingdom and the other for Le Cellier restraunt in Canada at Epcot. :banana:

I am still not too sure if I'm going to keep the reservations but at least I have them. :goodvibes

Ohhh and I also made a reservation for the Keys to the Kingdom tour! :banana: I'm so excited about this tour and to be able to get a sneak peek at the tunnels. :goodvibes

I expect a lot of pics (when you're allowed to take them I guess) and at least a very detailed report about the Keys to the Kingdom tour! Thats on the agenda for my trip after this one :)

[tinkerbell87512]

Absolutely!



:banana: Good idea making the ADR's now. It is better to have them and have the ablity to cancel than to not have them and then not be able to get into the restaurant at all!

Thats what I figure with the dinner reservations. I highly doubt that I will cancel the Le Cellier one because I really want to try that. But the Plaza I'm up in the air with.

Like you said better to be able to cancel than not to get into the restraunt at all.

I expect a lot of pics (when you're allowed to take them I guess) and at least a very detailed report about the Keys to the Kingdom tour! Thats on the agenda for my trip after this one :)

I will totally give a detailed report on the tour. No pictures though. When I booked the guy said no pictures at all. But I will tell you all about the tour! :goodvibes

[tinkerbell87512]

Ok so I'm just so excited I just had to share with you guys.


I work at a retail store and last october ('06) I found a gold bracelet on the floor. I turned it in hoping someone would claim it. Well the store held it for over a year and they gave it to me yesterday saying it was now mine. I told them I didn't need the mens braclet and they suggested that I go somewhere and sell it.

So I took their advice and today I went to a coin store which buys gold. The man weighed it and said it was a nice bracelet (too bad the clasp was broken) and told me the price it would buy it for. I about droped to the floor when he told me $540 dollars! :scared1: I couldn't believe it! I ended up selling it and I'm going to put the money towards Christmas presents for my family.

I just couldn't believe the luck I had! :woohoo:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Ok so I'm just so excited I just had to share with you guys.


I work at a retail store and last october ('06) I found a gold bracelet on the floor. I turned it in hoping someone would claim it. Well the store held it for over a year and they gave it to me yesterday saying it was now mine. I told them I didn't need the mens braclet and they suggested that I go somewhere and sell it.

So I took their advice and today I went to a coin store which buys gold. The man weighed it and said it was a nice bracelet (too bad the clasp was broken) and told me the price it would buy it for. I about droped to the floor when he told me $540 dollars! :scared1: I couldn't believe it! I ended up selling it and I'm going to put the money towards Christmas presents for my family.

I just couldn't believe the luck I had! :woohoo:

Wow! That is really lucky, what a great unexpected treat.

[Hillary12.8.07]

Oh my GOSH girl, that is awesome! Good for you, being honest...apparently it paid off, and quite well!!!
I have been reading and keeping up btw, even if I haven't been writing comments. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
What store do you work in anyway? I worked retail for yeeears, and I'm just being nosy. :)

[disneygirlinnj]

oh wow! that's awesome luck! :) why can't i find things like these!?

[disneygirlinnj]

oops...double posted... I can't delete these things? :)

[Fairy_Tale_Bride]

Ok so I'm just so excited I just had to share with you guys.


I work at a retail store and last october ('06) I found a gold bracelet on the floor. I turned it in hoping someone would claim it. Well the store held it for over a year and they gave it to me yesterday saying it was now mine. I told them I didn't need the mens braclet and they suggested that I go somewhere and sell it.

So I took their advice and today I went to a coin store which buys gold. The man weighed it and said it was a nice bracelet (too bad the clasp was broken) and told me the price it would buy it for. I about droped to the floor when he told me $540 dollars! :scared1: I couldn't believe it! I ended up selling it and I'm going to put the money towards Christmas presents for my family.

I just couldn't believe the luck I had! :woohoo:

Wow! That's fantastic! :banana:

What goes around, comes around!

And...right in time for Christmas! :santa:

[tinkerbell87512]

Wow! That is really lucky, what a great unexpected treat.

It was totally unexpected! I was thinking maybe $50 if that. So when he told me $540 I just about passed out! :rotfl:


Oh my GOSH girl, that is awesome! Good for you, being honest...apparently it paid off, and quite well!!!
I have been reading and keeping up btw, even if I haven't been writing comments. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
What store do you work in anyway? I worked retail for yeeears, and I'm just being nosy. :)

Thanks!!! I guess karma really does come around.

Ohh no problem with the comments. I've been the same way lately. I've been reading your TR and others but just not commenting. I gotta keep up with my comments now. But I've been reading your TR as well so I'm still there :bride: .

My Thanksgiving was great! How was yours? I actually work at TJ Maxx. I've been there for years. I left for a little bit to go to school. I decided to come back and work and travel. Then go back to school in a couple of years. I have a lot of traveling I want to do. :goodvibes

oh wow! that's awesome luck! :) why can't i find things like these!?

Thanks!!!!

Haha I always wondered why we couldnt delete them.


Wow! That's fantastic! :banana:

What goes around, comes around!

And...right in time for Christmas! :santa:

Thanks Lindsey! I know it couldn't have come at a better time! :santa:

[scottny]

Hi,
Just found your pre tr. Sounds like a great trip u have coming up. I loved your Paris pics, I am going in June and cannot wait with a stay at Euro Disney for 2 days.

[tinkerbell87512]

Hi,
Just found your pre tr. Sounds like a great trip u have coming up. I loved your Paris pics, I am going in June and cannot wait with a stay at Euro Disney for 2 days.

Thanks for reading Scott! How lucky that you are going to Paris! It's such a beautiful city and I hope to get back there someday. I really wish we had made it to Disneyland Paris but there just wasnt enough hours in the day. Hope you have a great time when you go!!! :goodvibes

[bbangel]

Finally made my way over here and just had to join in!
You and Lindsay are such a bad influence on me. I had so much fun with you that I decided to join you again in May. Then I heard there may be a Pirate/Princess party just before I was going to go so I somehow have ended up with an 8 night reservation!
I've made some dining reservations but like you I don't know if I will keep them. So many places to try, so little time.
I'm thinking about getting the annual pass, since I'll be down again in October before my Disney Cruise but trying to figure out if it's worth it is giving me a headache. How much did you use your pass (and how much did you think you were going to use it)?

[tinkerbell87512]

Finally made my way over here and just had to join in!
You and Lindsay are such a bad influence on me. I had so much fun with you that I decided to join you again in May. Then I heard there may be a Pirate/Princess party just before I was going to go so I somehow have ended up with an 8 night reservation!
I've made some dining reservations but like you I don't know if I will keep them. So many places to try, so little time.
I'm thinking about getting the annual pass, since I'll be down again in October before my Disney Cruise but trying to figure out if it's worth it is giving me a headache. How much did you use your pass (and how much did you think you were going to use it)?

Thanks for joining in Megan! Can you believe another meet is in the works?! I loved hanging out with you guys too it was such a blast that night. I'm really looking forward to May where we can hang out again!

That will be very exciting if theres another Pirate and Princess Party in May. Doesnt look like any of the nights after the cruise close at 7 so I may be out of luck. I'm so glad Lindsey and I are a "bad influence" on you :lmao: and you are coming again! I had such a blast hanging out with you guys!

About the AP, I got mine in July before the ticket prices went up. They said here on the boards back then that to make the AP worth the money you have to use it at least 11 days. So I don't know if that helps you or not. But I was planning on getting an AP as I was going to WDW in October for our meet and again May 08. But I ended up going on a suprise trip July 07 so I got it then. I think its great having it! For some reason It puts me in a mood where I want to stay more days since I already have park tickets (and I know thats what Disney banks on). When I went in October it was only going to be 5 days but I added another day. Then for my May 08 trip. I decided instead of staying at the Hyatt I'm going to WDW then the cruise and then back to WDW for 6 more days. Disney really has me hook line and sinker\. ;)

Having the AP also gives you lunch discounts in all the dining restraunts in Epcot, discounts on tours and DTD as well as the spas. Yes most of them are only 10% but still thats a litte extra money left in your pocket.

I love having the AP and plan on renewing it in July even though I don't have as many trips planned for next year. It gives me the chance for when I get a $49.00 soutwest fare to take advantage of that because the most expensive part (the tickets) is already taken care of.

Sorry this is so long, I hope it helped you out! Feel free to ask me more questions!

[DisneyFreak06]

Just got caught up, we had a snow day today (no school :teacher: ) so I did a lot of work, and now I'm relaxing on the dis!

Wow! Honesty really is the best policy! That's great about the bracelet. I'm glad it worked out for you.

I love that you are trying out the tours and the table service restaurants on your own. I'll have to try at least one or two if I get to go again on my own. I'll read all your reviews and decide which ones are best to do. Thanks!

[tinkerbell87512]

Just got caught up, we had a snow day today (no school :teacher: ) so I did a lot of work, and now I'm relaxing on the dis!

Wow! Honesty really is the best policy! That's great about the bracelet. I'm glad it worked out for you.

I love that you are trying out the tours and the table service restaurants on your own. I'll have to try at least one or two if I get to go again on my own. I'll read all your reviews and decide which ones are best to do. Thanks!

Yay for snowdays! My brothers had one yesterday, hope you enjoyed your day off!

I've given up on trying to get my family and friends to go to WDW with me. They are all busy with work, school, boyfriends/girlfriends. So I figure I will do everything I want to do by myself. Because if I sit around and wait I may never get to do the things I want to do. Sometimes I wish I had a travel companion but now it really doesnt bother me. :goodvibes

I will be taking a notebook with me this trip so I should have a pretty detailed TR with reviews for ya! :thumbsup2

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I've given up on trying to get my family and friends to go to WDW with me. They are all busy with work, school, boyfriends/girlfriends. So I figure I will do everything I want to do by myself. Because if I sit around and wait I may never get to do the things I want to do. Sometimes I wish I had a travel companion but now it really doesnt bother me. :goodvibes



I think that it is great that you are able to travel on your own, I think that takes a lot of courage. Hopefully someday we will be able to meet up at WDW and tour the parks together. :goodvibes

[bbangel]

I've given up on trying to get my family and friends to go to WDW with me. They are all busy with work, school, boyfriends/girlfriends. So I figure I will do everything I want to do by myself. Because if I sit around and wait I may never get to do the things I want to do. Sometimes I wish I had a travel companion but now it really doesnt bother me. :goodvibes


I'm the same way. Most of the people I know don't have time or money to travel the way I do. I don't want to wait for something that may never happen so I do it on my own.

[tinkerbell87512]

I think that it is great that you are able to travel on your own, I think that takes a lot of courage. Hopefully someday we will be able to meet up at WDW and tour the parks together. :goodvibes

Thanks Lessa! Maybe someday we will get to hit the parks together! That would be so much fun!

I'm the same way. Most of the people I know don't have time or money to travel the way I do. I don't want to wait for something that may never happen so I do it on my own.

I'm glad to know I'm not alone. :goodvibes

[DisneyFreak06]

Yay for snowdays! My brothers had one yesterday, hope you enjoyed your day off!

I've given up on trying to get my family and friends to go to WDW with me. They are all busy with work, school, boyfriends/girlfriends. So I figure I will do everything I want to do by myself. Because if I sit around and wait I may never get to do the things I want to do. Sometimes I wish I had a travel companion but now it really doesnt bother me. :goodvibes

I will be taking a notebook with me this trip so I should have a pretty detailed TR with reviews for ya! :thumbsup2

Oh, I'd go on my own in a second, it's just the money that's stopping me right now! :rotfl2: I'm glad you can go as often as you do, it costs too much to fly out of the Maritimes, so I can't go very often. I admit I was the same when on my solo trip, I wished a few times I had someone to talk to, but for the most part, I was fine!

I can't wait to read your MORE detailed TR! Your TRs are usually detailed, so it will be great to read it if you took notes! :laughing: :banana:

[tinkerbell87512]

So heres some exciting news!!!! I made a payment last week on the cruise (thats not the exciting part) and today I get a letter from DCL stating my new balance. Well it also has my room number on it!

Sadly there was no upgrade but now I officially have a room on the ship! Cabin 2021 on deck 2 cat 12! :banana: :banana: :banana: Just had to share the news!

[tinkerbell87512]

Oh, I'd go on my own in a second, it's just the money that's stopping me right now! :rotfl2: I'm glad you can go as often as you do, it costs too much to fly out of the Maritimes, so I can't go very often. I admit I was the same when on my solo trip, I wished a few times I had someone to talk to, but for the most part, I was fine!

I can't wait to read your MORE detailed TR! Your TRs are usually detailed, so it will be great to read it if you took notes! :laughing: :banana:

Yea I figure while I'm young, have the money, and before starting a family in the future it's my time to have fun and travel as I please.

Hahaha I'm glad you think my TR's are detailed. I often wonder how they sound since I just write what comes to mind. I never re-read my updates and I always wondered if you guys would be able to follow me. :goodvibes

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

That's great that you got a room number assigned. Now you can plan out your route around the ship. ie fastest way to get to Triton's from your room. :lmao:

[DisneyFreak06]

:cheer2: Yipee! A room number!

[disneygirlinnj]

Yay on the room number!! :) Little by little it's all coming together!

[tinkerbell87512]

That's great that you got a room number assigned. Now you can plan out your route around the ship. ie fastest way to get to Triton's from your room. :lmao:

Haha well I'm pretty close to the stairs and elevators. Thats as far as I've gotten with ship directions. :rotfl:


:cheer2: Yipee! A room number!

Wohooo! :banana: :cool1:

Yay on the room number!! :) Little by little it's all coming together!

Yup little by little. This trip is actually coming pretty fast, considering we booked the cruise over a year out! Less than 5 months now! :woohoo:

[tinkerbell87512]

Happy snowy Sunday everyone! Well at least here in NH were getting tons of snow today.
Just to give you an idea this is my backyard...
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Then the front yard...
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Now I love a white Chrismas but this is a little crazy. :rotfl: It's going to be snowing all day so I'm not even going to be leaving the house. One of those PJ, movie, Disney days for me. :banana:

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Oh and someother exciting off topic news...I forgot to introduce you to my new friend....
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I got her about a month ago and of course she has to have a Disney name. This is Lilo! I thought she was just too cute!

So after today's snow storm is all said and done I'm really looking forward to the tropical weather of the Bahamas and FL! Oh and some exciting news... Rumor is that there will be some Pirates and Princess parties in April and May. May 21st seems to be one of the days. So after the Dis dinner that night I may just have to go to the party! 150 more days to go!! :woohoo:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

We are getting hit by that same storm today, the snow seems to have stopped but the forecast is still saying to expect more this afternoon.

Love your new pet, what a cute name. :thumbsup2

[tinkerbell87512]

We are getting hit by that same storm today, the snow seems to have stopped but the forecast is still saying to expect more this afternoon.

Love your new pet, what a cute name. :thumbsup2

How much snow did you guys get? It's still coming down here, they are saying over a foot then freezing rain sometime tonight. Hopefully you can stay in today and don't have to go driving around. :hug:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

How much snow did you guys get? It's still coming down here, they are saying over a foot then freezing rain sometime tonight. Hopefully you can stay in today and don't have to go driving around. :hug:

Not sure how much we have gotten so far. We already had a bunch on the ground so can't really eyeball it. The original forecast said we could get up to 45 cm (20 inches) but I don't think we will end up with that much.

[tinkerbell87512]

Not sure how much we have gotten so far. We already had a bunch on the ground so can't really eyeball it. The original forecast said we could get up to 45 cm (20 inches) but I don't think we will end up with that much.

:scared1: 20 inches! Man! These are the days I really wished I lived in FL. I hate the snow...:headache:

[scottny]

send some down here to NYC. I love snow and all we got is yucky freezing rain. I guess there is some snow the ground is white but not much.

[tinkerbell87512]

send some down here to NYC. I love snow and all we got is yucky freezing rain. I guess there is some snow the ground is white but not much.

Id love to go to NYC! Ive never been there. Actually me and a friend may be heading down there soon for a weekend trip.

Sorry you got freezing rain. Drive safe if you head out today! :goodvibes

[tinkerbell87512]

Wohoo so it's official...Pirates and Princess party on May 21st! Another diser (Megan) and myself are going to head off to the party after our Dis dinner at Ohana's that night. Hopefully more dis'ers from the dinner will join us too!

I'm just so excited about the party! :cool1: I've heard awesome things about the fireworks:cool1: and I'm so excited Disney decided to extend the party nights. :woohoo:

[scottny]

Id love to go to NYC! Ive never been there. Actually me and a friend may be heading down there soon for a weekend trip.

Sorry you got freezing rain. Drive safe if you head out today! :goodvibes

that is nice that u might come to the city. let me know when and I will tell you everything to see. Have u been before?
Just remember World of Disney is 5th and 55th. :rotfl2:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Wohoo so it's official...Pirates and Princess party on May 21st! Another diser (Megan) and myself are going to head off to the party after our Dis dinner at Ohana's that night. Hopefully more dis'ers from the dinner will join us too!

I'm just so excited about the party! :cool1: I've heard awesome things about the fireworks:cool1: and I'm so excited Disney decided to extend the party nights. :woohoo:

:woohoo:

[tinkerbell87512]

that is nice that u might come to the city. let me know when and I will tell you everything to see. Have u been before?
Just remember World of Disney is 5th and 55th. :rotfl2:

Nope never! I've always wanted to go it looks like so much fun! I will let ya know if we end up going. :goodvibes

Oh and I'm writing that down about the Disney store because you know that would be my first stop :lmao:

:woohoo:

My thoughts exactly!

[Fairy_Tale_Bride]

Hi Cheryl!

I'm back! :goodvibes DH & I just got back from CA late last night and, of couse, I'm already back on The DIS! ;) I've been busy doing laundry and unpacking. :laundy: I'm trying to get caught up on The DIS before I have to leave my computer for another few days. My family and my baby, Jax, will be on there way for our WDW Christmas vacation tomorrow. I've got so much to do! We had a great trip in Disneyland and I hope I will, atleast, be able to post some photos and videos for everyone. :thumbsup2

I can't believe all the snow you have gotten! :eek: I've been hearing all about it on the news. I was freezing out in Disneyland because it was 45 degrees and windy, but I'm glad we don't have to deal with the "real" snow...just the Disney soap kinds. :rotfl:

I love your new friend Lilo! Awwww...so cute! :goodvibes
I can't believe Christmas is just a week away!
Merry Christmas!!! :santa:

[tinkerbell87512]

Hi Cheryl!

I'm back! :goodvibes DH & I just got back from CA late last night and, of couse, I'm already back on The DIS! ;) I've been busy doing laundry and unpacking. :laundy: I'm trying to get caught up on The DIS before I have to leave my computer for another few days. My family and my baby, Jax, will be on there way for our WDW Christmas vacation tomorrow. I've got so much to do! We had a great trip in Disneyland and I hope I will, atleast, be able to post some photos and videos for everyone. :thumbsup2

I can't believe all the snow you have gotten! :eek: I've been hearing all about it on the news. I was freezing out in Disneyland because it was 45 degrees and windy, but I'm glad we don't have to deal with the "real" snow...just the Disney soap kinds. :rotfl:

I love your new friend Lilo! Awwww...so cute! :goodvibes
I can't believe Christmas is just a week away!
Merry Christmas!!! :santa:

Welcome back Lindsey! I was thinking about you this week. :goodvibes I hope you and Daniel had a wonderful trip to Cali. I can't wait to hear all about it and start reading that trippie! You are so lucky you don't have to deal with the snow it's such a pain. It's nice to look at but not deal with. :lmao: I'm really thinking about finding a way that I can afford to move down to FL.

Thats so exciting your family is coming down for the holidays! Your staying at WDW in the cabins right? Thats so awesome to have everyone together for the holidays. I know you will be away from the boards for a few days so I hope you have a great Chrismas! And I can't believe it's next week either. :scared1:
:santa:

[tinkerbell87512]

Hello everyone! I just wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! I can't believe tomorrow is Chistmas Eve! :santa: I just don't know where the time goes.

I hope you all enjoy the time with your families and have a wonderful next few days! :santa: :hug:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

:santa: Merry Christmas Cheryl! :santa:

[tinkerbell87512]

:santa: Merry Christmas Cheryl! :santa:

Thanks Lessa!! BTW: Thanks so much for the Christmas card. I got it about a week ago! Did you get yours??

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Thanks Lessa!! BTW: Thanks so much for the Christmas card. I got it about a week ago! Did you get yours??

Not yet, but mail is sooo slow this time of year. :)

[tinkerbell87512]

Not yet, but mail is sooo slow this time of year. :)

Aw bummer. I hoped you would get it before the holiday, it's a wicked cute card...even Disney related! :banana:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Aw bummer. I hoped you would get it before the holiday, it's a wicked cute card...even Disney related! :banana:

Who knows, it may have come today, I don't get home until 8 tonight though. :guilty:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Hey Cheryl, just wanted to let you know that my mom called to tell me that your card came in the mail today with a bunch of other ones. Can't wait to see it when I get home. :santa:

[tinkerbell87512]

Hey Cheryl, just wanted to let you know that my mom called to tell me that your card came in the mail today with a bunch of other ones. Can't wait to see it when I get home. :santa:

Yay!!:banana: Perfect timing on Christmas eve! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas tomorrow with your family! :hug::santa:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Yay!!:banana: Perfect timing on Christmas eve! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas tomorrow with your family! :hug::santa:

:laughing: I will when I get home from work. :rolleyes: We had to split the holiday up between tonight and tomorrow so we are opening presents tonight and having dinner tomorrow. My work schedule is messed up for the holiday because a co-worker decided to take off for India without getting his shifts covered so the two of us actually in town are having to work overtime to cover the vacant shifts.

I wish flight delays, turbulence and lost baggage on him! :mad: :lmao:

I hope you have great Christmas too, you must have been working like crazy because of the holiday.

[tinkerbell87512]

:laughing: I will when I get home from work. :rolleyes: We had to split the holiday up between tonight and tomorrow so we are opening presents tonight and having dinner tomorrow. My work schedule is messed up for the holiday because a co-worker decided to take off for India without getting his shifts covered so the two of us actually in town are having to work overtime to cover the vacant shifts.

I wish flight delays, turbulence and lost baggage on him! :mad: :lmao:

I hope you have great Christmas too, you must have been working like crazy because of the holiday.

Ugh that sucks about your work schedule! That would make me so angry about that guy...I mean you obviously know your leaving on a trip so make it easy on everyone and cover your shifts. I don't blame you for wishing delays etc on him, I would too!

yea I've been working like crazy the past few weeks. It will all be back to normal on Wed, but with a lot of returns on gifts :crazy: We all get the day off tomorrow paid so thats always a plus! I had to work today from 6:30-12 (a nice short shift) and suprisingly it wasnt too busy! But we did have a lot of husbands look for those last minute gifts! :lmao:

[tinkerbell87512]

Just wishing you all a safe and happy new year!!! :wizard:

[scottny]

Just wishing you all a safe and happy new year!!! :wizard:

you too.

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[tinkerbell87512]

you too.

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Thanks Scott!! Hope you have a great one!:goodvibes

[scottny]

Thanks Scott!! Hope you have a great one!:goodvibes

I did thank you. and you?

[tinkerbell87512]

I did thank you. and you?


I did too! I spent a nice night at home relaxing and watching the party in NYC on TV. :goodvibes

[tinkerbell87512]

So the holidays have come and gone do you believe it?! And now I can officially say I'm going back to WDW and on a DCL THIS year! :banana: I'm so excited 126 days (and yes I'm counting!)

Some other news SWA released the flights for May today and I'm all booked! I get to Orlando at 10:00am and my flight home doesnt leave till 9pm on the 23rd so I will have pretty much full days! :banana:

I also bought myself a new digital camera! I've been so impressed with the pictures that people take while at WDW and since I'm a photo snob (I take pictures of EVERYTHING) it was about time that I really get a nice camera and learn the different modes. I got myself a nikon and I'm telling you the pictures are fantastic! I'm so excited to really test it out on my WDW trip and have some great pictures. :goodvibes

Other than that there isnt too much exciting news just counting the days and they are passing so slooooowly.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Can't go wrong with Nikon! Did you get a DSLR?

Way to go on scoring the great flights, nice way to maximize your Disney time! :thumbsup2

[tinkerbell87512]

Can't go wrong with Nikon! Did you get a DSLR?

Way to go on scoring the great flights, nice way to maximize your Disney time! :thumbsup2

haha I'm gonna sound like an idiot but I dont know what DSLR is. :lmao:


Haha yea I was excited about the flights gotta squeeze as much Disney time as I can!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

haha I'm gonna sound like an idiot but I dont know what DSLR is. :lmao:



:lmao:

DSLR = Digital Single Lens Reflex

[tinkerbell87512]

:lmao:

DSLR = Digital Single Lens Reflex

haha prob not because I dont know what it is.lol I got the Nikon S200. Just a point and shoot but it has cool modes and its not too hard/fancy and I figured it out! :woohoo: A much better upgrade than my last camera.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

haha prob not because I dont know what it is.lol I got the Nikon S200. Just a point and shoot but it has cool modes and its not too hard/fancy and I figured it out! :woohoo: A much better upgrade than my last camera.

:laughing: Yeah, I figured. Nikon's are good cameras though. Canon and Nikon are the only brand I will buy.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Hey Cheryl, Just saw this article:

The long anticipated Pixar stage show is about to become a reality on the Disney Wonder. Starting in March "Toy Story - The Musical" will be performed in the Walt Disney Theater.

The show features six new songs and and what is described as some of the most complex costumes ever developed for Disney Cruise Line. Among the characters is a 9 foot Rex the Dinosaur, a 4 foot round Hamm piggybank and you can expect to see Mr. Potato Head's parts fall off at the most inopportune time.

A rear projection screen is used as Buzz and Woody begin their adventure from Andy's Room to Pizza Planet and onto the infamous Sid's house.

Toy Story will join the two other productions "The Golden Mickeys" and DCL's award winning "Disney Dreams." That means that Hercules (which was replaced on the Magic awhile ago) will be ending.

[tinkerbell87512]

Hey Cheryl, Just saw this article:

The long anticipated Pixar stage show is about to become a reality on the Disney Wonder. Starting in March "Toy Story - The Musical" will be performed in the Walt Disney Theater.

The show features six new songs and and what is described as some of the most complex costumes ever developed for Disney Cruise Line. Among the characters is a 9 foot Rex the Dinosaur, a 4 foot round Hamm piggybank and you can expect to see Mr. Potato Head's parts fall off at the most inopportune time.

A rear projection screen is used as Buzz and Woody begin their adventure from Andy's Room to Pizza Planet and onto the infamous Sid's house.

Toy Story will join the two other productions "The Golden Mickeys" and DCL's award winning "Disney Dreams." That means that Hercules (which was replaced on the Magic awhile ago) will be ending.

Thanks Lessa! I'm so excited to see this show. I loved what they did in turning Finding Nemo into a musical so this should be fantastic as well!! Can't wait!!!!

[Fairy_Tale_Bride]

I just read and saw pics of the plans for the new "Toy Story" show on the Wonder and I just love the idea! It is such a great story with great character. I saw the "Hercules" show and it was my least favorite. I think it is a needed change and I think it'll be for the best! I hope I'll have the chance to see it!

[disneygirlinnj]

Hey! i haven't been here in ages! I've been trying to catch up on everyone trippies!! :) Awesome that you got a new camera! It made such a difference when I was there. I LOVED it! :) Nikon's are great cameras!

[tinkerbell87512]

I just read and saw pics of the plans for the new "Toy Story" show on the Wonder and I just love the idea! It is such a great story with great character. I saw the "Hercules" show and it was my least favorite. I think it is a needed change and I think it'll be for the best! I hope I'll have the chance to see it!

I really love the idea too! I'm so excited to see the new show. From what I've read it will start in March so I can't wait to read the reviews.


Hey! i haven't been here in ages! I've been trying to catch up on everyone trippies!! :) Awesome that you got a new camera! It made such a difference when I was there. I LOVED it! :) Nikon's are great cameras!

Glad you are sticking with me! Sorry there arent really any exciting updates still got a ways to go. 112 more days...not that I'm counting or anything :rolleyes: .

I'm very excited about my new camera. I've been testing it out here and there and the pictures are so crisp. I'm very pleased with it. :thumbsup2

[tinkerbell87512]

Yay so I'm 111 days out from my trip and I'm totally in the Disney mood today!

I just got off the phone with Disney reservations and I set up my magical express transfers. I was a little nervous because I'm at the 2 resorts. Well the guy on the phone was so nice and everything is all set! While I had him on the phone I just had to ask if there was a special pin code attached to my name. (since I've heard about a bunch of people getting the 40% off postcards) No luck though, he said the best offer was the AAA price which I already had. Oh well it was worth checking.

Now I'm off to go watch the new planning video that I got in the mail today. Crazy, yes I know. But I just love those videos, especially since its like 10 degrees here. :cold:

Wohooo 111 more days! :hourglass

[Hillary12.8.07]

You're starting to get CLOSE! yay!!! And I'm a super nerd, I watch those planning videos over and over...I drove DH CRAZY with it.

Is there a new one? or is it still the YOMD one from last year?? I LOVE that one...it makes me cry.

have a fantastic weekend!

[tinkerbell87512]

You're starting to get CLOSE! yay!!! And I'm a super nerd, I watch those planning videos over and over...I drove DH CRAZY with it.

Is there a new one? or is it still the YOMD one from last year?? I LOVE that one...it makes me cry.

have a fantastic weekend!

slowly getting there. :hourglass Once it gets to under 100 days hopefully the time will fly by.

It's an updated version. It talks about how the year of a million dreams has been extended through 2008. Other than that it's the same. I just love that movie too!

Hope you have a great weekend too!!! :goodvibes

[DisneyFreak06]

Hey Cheryl!

I've been away from the DIS a bit, and now I'm all caught up!

Lilo is adorable, you'll have to take pictures of her with your new camera to show us how the pictures turn out! New cameras are so much fun, I bought a new one (mine IS a DSLR though-they are the kind with the lenses you can change, btw) this past summer, and I'm just hoping to be able to take a trip to the World with it. Pictures are fun around home, but they are so much more fun on a trip!

How many more days now?

[tinkerbell87512]

Hey Cheryl!

I've been away from the DIS a bit, and now I'm all caught up!

Lilo is adorable, you'll have to take pictures of her with your new camera to show us how the pictures turn out! New cameras are so much fun, I bought a new one (mine IS a DSLR though-they are the kind with the lenses you can change, btw) this past summer, and I'm just hoping to be able to take a trip to the World with it. Pictures are fun around home, but they are so much more fun on a trip!

How many more days now?

Glad to hear from you! I was actually thinking about you the other day and wondering what happened to you because I havent seen you around the Dis.

Thanks for the compliments on Lilo, I will tell her you said that. ;)

I'm so excited about my new camera. You are right they are just so much fun. I'm so excited to take it on the cruise and to WDW. Hopefully you will get to use yours soon on a WDW trip. :goodvibes

ohhh and 107 more days!! :woohoo:

[DisneyFreak06]

AAAWWW You missed me? :hug:

[tinkerbell87512]

AAAWWW You missed me? :hug:

of course :goodvibes

[Marshay]

Just stopping by to say hello! I need to go back to the beginning and read the whole report! 21 at Disney -- can't be beat!! :cool1:

[tinkerbell87512]

Just stopping by to say hello! I need to go back to the beginning and read the whole report! 21 at Disney -- can't be beat!! :cool1:

THanks for reading!!! :goodvibes

[Marshay]

All caught up!

Lilo is adorable!

Kona is a great restaurant -- so relaxing and good food. If you have any time before P&P, you may want to just walk around the Poly. We try to do this every time we go -- from the shops to the sitting in the lounge with a Lapu Lapu while listening to the waterfalls, to watching the fireworks on the beach -- I love the Poly!!

I can't wait to hear about the Keys tour. I definitely want to do this in the future, just b/c I love all the trivia.

Also wanted to say, it is refreshing to see you enjoying yourself on vacation and traveling with or without friends. I finally did my first 2 solo trips to WDW and had an absolute blast...wondered why I didn't think to do that sooner!

Finally, alas, we leave on the 12th so I won't have the pleasure of the DIS meet...got to find one for earlier in the month!:goodvibes

[tinkerbell87512]

All caught up!

Lilo is adorable!

Kona is a great restaurant -- so relaxing and good food. If you have any time before P&P, you may want to just walk around the Poly. We try to do this every time we go -- from the shops to the sitting in the lounge with a Lapu Lapu while listening to the waterfalls, to watching the fireworks on the beach -- I love the Poly!!

I can't wait to hear about the Keys tour. I definitely want to do this in the future, just b/c I love all the trivia.

Also wanted to say, it is refreshing to see you enjoying yourself on vacation and traveling with or without friends. I finally did my first 2 solo trips to WDW and had an absolute blast...wondered why I didn't think to do that sooner!

Finally, alas, we leave on the 12th so I won't have the pleasure of the DIS meet...got to find one for earlier in the month!:goodvibes


Ohh I love the Poly too (well from what I've seen of it.) I hope to stay there someday and at least with this trip I will get to see more if it with the dinner at Kona and Ohana.

Oh I love traveling solo. Something about it makes me feel so independent and free. I'm glad you had a blast on your solo trips. As much as I love going with family and friends, I value my solo time too!

Aw I'm so sad you are leaving on the 12th (my actual birthday! :woohoo: ) Hopefully you will find an early May dis meet to attend.

Oh and I have a quick question for you...how did you make those mickey tye dye shirts? You are so crafty in all your projects, I figure I may try to make one of these shirts! :goodvibes

[Marshay]

Here is the entire thread that talks about all kinds of tie dye shirts with Mickeys/Stitch/Tink, rhinestones, etc. The crystal method is talked about starting on page 17 - 20. (I did a crystal tie-dye instead of the typical rainbow twist. It was supposed to resemble water or crystal or granite/marble stone, depending on your color choices.)

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1210609

And here are the instructions:
Use 100% cotton shirts only.

Buy dye in some colors that you like. I bought my dyes from Dharma Trading since they had the better dyes (more vibrant colors) and more choices of colors. I bought their basic tie dye kit which included the soda ash and then added 2-3 additional colors.

Draw a Mickey head (or other character) on the shirt using pencil and then do a baste stitch (simple 1/2" up and down) using dental floss. Knot off.

Pull the floss together tightly so the material with in the stitching (ie, the Mickey head) pokes up, dye the Mickey Head (dip in liquid dye or squeeze dye onto it), and then seal the Mickey head in a ziploc bag with more rubber bands so no dye or water can get in.

Bunch the rest of the shirt in a LOOSE bundle like a pie and tie off with rubber bands. We used about 4 per shirt. Keep the Mickey heads poking up since you don't want to dye these anymore.

Then you soak the shirts with plain water (once again, the ziploc should keep your Mickey head from getting wet if it's tied tighly enough) while they are wrapped up in their rubber band bundle.

Once wet, then you squeeze the excess water out but they still need to be wet.

Put the shirt in a bucket and then sprinkle the DRY dye on top (use 2-3 colors) then put the wet soda ash on top, just enough to make the dye wet. Then you can either add more colors and put some more soda ash on (just to make wet, not a lot at all). Then you flip over and do the other side. Once done, put in plastic bag and wait 24 hours. The instructions I saw said you can use 5-7 colors

We used turquoise, baby blue, lilac and peacock blue...plus fushia red for the Mickey head.

The end result is supposed to look like water (if you do blues) or granite stone (if you do browns/orange/reds) or crystals (multiple colors would work), depending on the colors you use.

I got my dyes from Dharma Trading Company, since they had over 65 colors to choose from...It did take about 7-10 bd to get them.

Definitely post a pic to the thread if/when you do them.

I'm going to make another set for our May trip as soon as the weather is nicer. It is VERY messy!

[tinkerbell87512]

So with 101 days left I'm starting to put together my planning binder. Haha yup I said binder. It's got conformation numbers, day by day plans, cruise documents, packing lists, tips I picked up here on the dis and much more. If you can't already tell I'm quite the plan-aholic. For the lack of a better update I'm going to show you my planning project. I promise I'll only show you a few pictures and I wont bore you. :goodvibes


Every plan-aholic has to have a countdown...
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc22b3127cceb4f55c7d4dea00000026100BaMWzNuzcMS

Love these letters from Disney...

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc22b3127cceb4f55c674df000000026100BaMWzNuzcMS

Little reminder that CBR pool will be closed...
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc22b3127cceb4f6881d2d3400000026100BaMWzNuzcMS

First day plans...
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc22b3127cceb4f55c614df600000026100BaMWzNuzcMS

Letters from DCL, it's getting close!!!
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc22b3127cceb4f55c514dc600000026100BaMWzNuzcMS

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc22b3127cceb4f55c44cce300000026100BaMWzNuzcMS

In other news I talked to B and K and they are in the process of applying for their passports! :woohoo: They have an appt. this week and they are paying for them to be expeditated since I had so many issues with mine last year. Can't believe how fast the time is flying now (or well it seems to be). In less than a month we can start booking excursions and Palo!! :cool1: We havent really talked about that yet but I really want to go parasailing at Castaway Cay. I think that would be a blast and what a great memory! We will have to see, it was hard enough getting B on space mt in July so I don't think she will like the idea of flying in the air behind a boat. :lmao: We will have to try and talk her into it.

Also rumors around the Dis were that the extended P&P party dates were going to be announced this past friday and that never happened. I'm begining to think that they arent going to extend them just have them in August again like they did last year. I was really hoping to go to this party as I heard the fireworks are fantastic and Tink is in the parade! :tink: Also I really want to meet Capt Jack Sparrow. So I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Disney reads these boards and knows how much people would love to have the party extended.

Other than that nothing else is happening on the Disney front just 101 days and counting!!! :woohoo: :cool1: :dance3:

[tinkerbell87512]

Here is the entire thread that talks about all kinds of tie dye shirts with Mickeys/Stitch/Tink, rhinestones, etc. The crystal method is talked about starting on page 17 - 20. (I did a crystal tie-dye instead of the typical rainbow twist. It was supposed to resemble water or crystal or granite/marble stone, depending on your color choices.)

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1210609

And here are the instructions:
Use 100% cotton shirts only.

Buy dye in some colors that you like. I bought my dyes from Dharma Trading since they had the better dyes (more vibrant colors) and more choices of colors. I bought their basic tie dye kit which included the soda ash and then added 2-3 additional colors.

Draw a Mickey head (or other character) on the shirt using pencil and then do a baste stitch (simple 1/2" up and down) using dental floss. Knot off.

Pull the floss together tightly so the material with in the stitching (ie, the Mickey head) pokes up, dye the Mickey Head (dip in liquid dye or squeeze dye onto it), and then seal the Mickey head in a ziploc bag with more rubber bands so no dye or water can get in.

Bunch the rest of the shirt in a LOOSE bundle like a pie and tie off with rubber bands. We used about 4 per shirt. Keep the Mickey heads poking up since you don't want to dye these anymore.

Then you soak the shirts with plain water (once again, the ziploc should keep your Mickey head from getting wet if it's tied tighly enough) while they are wrapped up in their rubber band bundle.

Once wet, then you squeeze the excess water out but they still need to be wet.

Put the shirt in a bucket and then sprinkle the DRY dye on top (use 2-3 colors) then put the wet soda ash on top, just enough to make the dye wet. Then you can either add more colors and put some more soda ash on (just to make wet, not a lot at all). Then you flip over and do the other side. Once done, put in plastic bag and wait 24 hours. The instructions I saw said you can use 5-7 colors

We used turquoise, baby blue, lilac and peacock blue...plus fushia red for the Mickey head.

The end result is supposed to look like water (if you do blues) or granite stone (if you do browns/orange/reds) or crystals (multiple colors would work), depending on the colors you use.

I got my dyes from Dharma Trading Company, since they had over 65 colors to choose from...It did take about 7-10 bd to get them.

Definitely post a pic to the thread if/when you do them.

I'm going to make another set for our May trip as soon as the weather is nicer. It is VERY messy!


Haha wow that sounds so complicated! I will have to check out the thread. Thanks for your help! If I try and attempt this then I will definatly post pictures :goodvibes

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

You are getting so close, I am jealous!

Parasailing sounds fun. I want to do that too but I am a big chicken so who knows if I will follow through on it. :rotfl:

[tinkerbell87512]

Marshay I just want to thank you for the thread. After looking at all of the thread it doesn't seem so hard. :goodvibes

[tinkerbell87512]

You are getting so close, I am jealous!

Parasailing sounds fun. I want to do that too but I am a big chicken so who knows if I will follow through on it. :rotfl:

I know! It really is coming fast, the closer to the 75 day mark it gets the faster it seems to be going.

Haha I'm on the phone now with B and shes not liking the parasailing idea. :lmao:

[Marshay]

Haha wow that sounds so complicated! I will have to check out the thread. Thanks for your help! If I try and attempt this then I will definatly post pictures :goodvibes

Honestly it is not complicated -- I know I felt the same way as you when I was reading the thread...but once you do it, you go, 'duh, that was easy':goodvibes

[tinkerbell87512]

Honestly it is not complicated -- I know I felt the same way as you when I was reading the thread...but once you do it, you go, 'duh, that was easy':goodvibes

Thanks! After reading that thread and seeing the pictures (I'm a visual learner. :thumbsup2 ) it looks a lot easier! Everyone's shirts came out fantastic and I think I may even try the tink shirt! Thanks again for the link!

[tinkerbell87512]

Wohoooo last day of triple digit dancing...100 more days to go! :cheer2: :cool1: :dance3: :yay:

[Hillary12.8.07]

LOVE the binder, you little planning nerd. I had SO much stuff in mine, I wish I'd had a binder, not just a little folder. Love it.

WHOOHOOO 100 days, how exciting!

[tinkerbell87512]

LOVE the binder, you little planning nerd. I had SO much stuff in mine, I wish I'd had a binder, not just a little folder. Love it.

WHOOHOOO 100 days, how exciting!

Haha yup thats me the planning nerd! :nerd: And proud!

[disneygirlinnj]

I'll cross my fingers for the P&PP for you!! I'm hoping that when I'm down there it'll be going too! Hoping the announcement comes out soon! Love your binder!

[tinkerbell87512]

Thanks girl! The park hours are still saying MK closing at 7 so hopefully. I hope you get to go too. I'm sure once (if) they announce it there will be tons of excited posts here on the dis!

[Fairy_Tale_Bride]

I am so impressed with your organizational skills Cheryl! You are worse than me and that's a hard one to win! :rotfl: The countdown is one! :woohoo:

[tinkerbell87512]

I am so impressed with your organizational skills Cheryl! You are worse than me and that's a hard one to win! :rotfl: The countdown is one! :woohoo:

Haha I try to stay organized. When theres so much to keep track of this is the best way to do it for me! :goodvibes haha ok and maybe I'm a little obssed. ;)

[tinkerbell87512]

Just a quick update!

Wohooo dancing today! My cruise is paid in full! :woohoo: :banana: :cool1: :dance3: :cheer2:

Also Disney announced the official extention of the P&P party for April-June. So My ticket is also ordered for May 21!! princess: pirate:

Can't wait 93 more days!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Just a quick update!

Wohooo dancing today! My cruise is paid in full! :woohoo: :banana: :cool1: :dance3: :cheer2:

That must be a relief to have that out of the way. Now you don't need to worry about it anymore and you should be able to book excursions and Palo soon!

Also Disney announced the official extention of the P&P party for April-June. So My ticket is also ordered for May 21!! princess: pirate:

Can't wait 93 more days!

:woohoo: You are going to have so much fun at the party!

[Marshay]

Yeah for you!!! I got my tix for May 9th (P&PP) and can't wait to go. This will be my first one!:cool1:

[DisneyFreak06]

YAY!!

Good for you! It must feel nice that you're paid in full! And I have no worries that you'll take lots of pics of the P & PP Party for us to see. ;)

[scottny]

Just a quick update!

Wohooo dancing today! My cruise is paid in full! :woohoo: :banana: :cool1: :dance3: :cheer2:

Also Disney announced the official extention of the P&P party for April-June. So My ticket is also ordered for May 21!! princess: pirate:

Can't wait 93 more days!

:woohoo:
the party is fantastic. you will have a great time

[tinkerbell87512]

That must be a relief to have that out of the way. Now you don't need to worry about it anymore and you should be able to book excursions and Palo soon!



:woohoo: You are going to have so much fun at the party!

It is a relief. It feels so good to have it paid in full and know that I can look forward to booking Palo and excursions on March 1! :banana:

Yeah for you!!! I got my tix for May 9th (P&PP) and can't wait to go. This will be my first one!:cool1:

Thanks! This will be my first P&P party too! We will have to compare our experiences when we get home and write our trippies :goodvibes Crossing my fingers for no rain for both our party nights!

YAY!!

Good for you! It must feel nice that you're paid in full! And I have no worries that you'll take lots of pics of the P & PP Party for us to see. ;)

Ohhh it feels sooo nice! :cloud9: Hahaha and you are so right...no worries about not taking enough pictures :rolleyes1

Oh and I'm still on the look out for the PEI nametag for you. I havent forgotten :goodvibes

:woohoo:
the party is fantastic. you will have a great time

I'm so excited, I can't wait. I'm so excited to read about your time at the party on your trippie.

[DisneyFreak06]

Ohhh it feels sooo nice! :cloud9: Hahaha and you are so right...no worries about not taking enough pictures :rolleyes1

Oh and I'm still on the look out for the PEI nametag for you. I havent forgotten :goodvibes




Thanks! You're such a sweetie! :hug:

[wdwgirl03]

Wow, great way to celebrate your 21st birthday! I'm jealous!

I'm so excited about the Pirate and Princess Party...my dad and I (and possibly one of my sisters) are probably going in May right around the time you are, so hopefully once we decide for sure we can get tix for the party!

[tinkerbell87512]

Thanks! You're such a sweetie! :hug:

:hug:

Wow, great way to celebrate your 21st birthday! I'm jealous!

I'm so excited about the Pirate and Princess Party...my dad and I (and possibly one of my sisters) are probably going in May right around the time you are, so hopefully once we decide for sure we can get tix for the party!

That's what I figure. What better way to turn 21 than with the Mouse himself.

I can't wait for the Pirate and Princess Party either. I heard the fireworks are awesome! pirate: princess:

[tinkerbell87512]

Wohooo it's getting closer...86 more days! :banana:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Wohooo it's getting closer...86 more days! :banana:

:banana:

[tinkerbell87512]

I was having WDW withdraw this weekend so my brother and I decided to take a ride down to Burlington MA and head to the Rainforest cafe! I really wish I had brought my camera with me. But this RFC is located in the mall and usually fills up fast. We got there at noon and were seated 30 minutes later right next to one of the fish tanks. I just love this restraunt and it is the closest thing I can get to WDW. :rotfl: My brother and I had a great time enjoying our lunch. And what do you know, whats across the way from RFC but the Disney store! :lmao:

[tinkerbell87512]

:banana:

:dance3: :woohoo: :banana: :cool1: :upsidedow

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I was having WDW withdraw this weekend so my brother and I decided to take a ride down to Burlington MA and head to the Rainforest cafe! I really wish I had brought my camera with me. But this RFC is located in the mall and usually fills up fast. We got there at noon and were seated 30 minutes later right next to one of the fish tanks. I just love this restraunt and it is the closest thing I can get to WDW. :rotfl: My brother and I had a great time enjoying our lunch. And what do you know, whats across the way from RFC but the Disney store! :lmao:

Sounds like fun. One of the malls in Virginia Beach had a Rainforest Cafe. I only ate there once though before going to see Rent. Well it turns out there was something on my seat as when we stood up to leave I had some sort of a sauce splotch on my nice skirt. :headache: :lmao:

[tinkerbell87512]

Sounds like fun. One of the malls in Virginia Beach had a Rainforest Cafe. I only ate there once though before going to see Rent. Well it turns out there was something on my seat as when we stood up to leave I had some sort of a sauce splotch on my nice skirt. :headache: :lmao:

Eh thats not good. Hope the stain came out in the wash. :laundy:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Eh thats not good. Hope the stain came out in the wash. :laundy:

:laughing: It did, I was worried though. I should have sent RfC my dry cleaning bill. I think after all these years I am willing to give RFC another try when i go down to Disney though. I will be checking my chair carefully!

[tinkerbell87512]

:laughing: It did, I was worried though. I should have sent RfC my dry cleaning bill. I think after all these years I am willing to give RFC another try when i go down to Disney though. I will be checking my chair carefully!

I'm glad it came out!

I've been to the one at DTD and would gladly go back again. I think next time though I'm gonna spice it up and go to the one at AK.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I'm glad it came out!

I've been to the one at DTD and would gladly go back again. I think next time though I'm gonna spice it up and go to the one at AK.

:laughing: Way to live it up!

Not sure which one I will eat at, probably the one at AK since I am not sure we will be going to DTD on the next trip.

[Fairy_Tale_Bride]

Hi Cheryl! I'm finally back on The DIS and hopefully things get back to a normal pace. I feel so out of it when I am away from here for too long! :goodvibes I just love the Rainforest Cafe too! We've been going since it opened at DTD and it was the first stop of all of our trips to Florida. We always had our first meal there and began our vacation there. Plus, they always have such cute stuff t buy in the gift shop. :rotfl: I added uodated to our DIS Meet thread. Tell me what you think abotu changing our DIS Meet theme to the Pirate & Princess Party? It looks like it's going to be another DISney Princess meet for us! :woohoo: Hmmmm...t-shirts??

[tinkerbell87512]

:laughing: Way to live it up!

Not sure which one I will eat at, probably the one at AK since I am not sure we will be going to DTD on the next trip.

Haha got to add some excitement somewhere. lol



Hi Cheryl! I'm finally back on The DIS and hopefully things get back to a normal pace. I feel so out of it when I am away from here for too long! :goodvibes I just love the Rainforest Cafe too! We've been going since it opened at DTD and it was the first stop of all of our trips to Florida. We always had our first meal there and began our vacation there. Plus, they always have such cute stuff t buy in the gift shop. :rotfl: I added uodated to our DIS Meet thread. Tell me what you think abotu changing our DIS Meet theme to the Pirate & Princess Party? It looks like it's going to be another DISney Princess meet for us! :woohoo: Hmmmm...t-shirts??

Hey Girl! :hug: Missed ya here on the Dis!

I'm thinking about working in a trip to RFC in May. Maybe for lunch when I get back to WDW from the cruise. I don't know yet. I just think thats the cutest place. Isnt there a dinosaur version opening up at DTD soon? I don't know how that one will go over.

The new updated thread looks great, you did an awesome job. I think the name change is a good idea. (I wrote you more on our meet thread)
Hmmm maybe we should start brainstorming costumes and tee shirts!

[DisneyFreak06]

Hi Cheryl! I'm finally back on The DIS and hopefully things get back to a normal pace. I feel so out of it when I am away from here for too long! :goodvibes I just love the Rainforest Cafe too! We've been going since it opened at DTD and it was the first stop of all of our trips to Florida. We always had our first meal there and began our vacation there. Plus, they always have such cute stuff t buy in the gift shop. :rotfl: I added uodated to our DIS Meet thread. Tell me what you think abotu changing our DIS Meet theme to the Pirate & Princess Party? It looks like it's going to be another DISney Princess meet for us! :woohoo: Hmmmm...t-shirts??

Have to say I guess I'm tired this morning. For a second I thought you said that they have "cute staff" there! :rotfl:

And LESS than 86 days left! That's so awesome!!!

[tinkerbell87512]

Have to say I guess I'm tired this morning. For a second I thought you said that they have "cute staff" there! :rotfl:

And LESS than 86 days left! That's so awesome!!!

haha they have cute stuff AND a cute staff! :rotfl:

[Fairy_Tale_Bride]

Have to say I guess I'm tired this morning. For a second I thought you said that they have "cute staff" there! :rotfl:

And LESS than 86 days left! That's so awesome!!!

:rotfl2: Well, that could be true too! :rotfl:

[Fairy_Tale_Bride]

Haha got to add some excitement somewhere. lol





Hey Girl! :hug: Missed ya here on the Dis!

I'm thinking about working in a trip to RFC in May. Maybe for lunch when I get back to WDW from the cruise. I don't know yet. I just think thats the cutest place. Isnt there a dinosaur version opening up at DTD soon? I don't know how that one will go over.

The new updated thread looks great, you did an awesome job. I think the name change is a good idea. (I wrote you more on our meet thread)
Hmmm maybe we should start brainstorming costumes and tee shirts!


Oh, is that what it's going to be?
I saw they were building some T-Rex place at DTD, but wasn't sure what it was and it's taking them a year to build it. :confused3
Interesting...
You know I'll be there checking it out!

[tinkerbell87512]

So the 75 day mark till the cruise has come and gone. B and I spent all last night on the phone figuring out what we are going to do. They have decided to do the Atlantis Aquadventure at the Atlantis resort in Nassau. That includes the use of the beach, aquarium, and water park for 5-6 hours. But this costs $155 per person! :scared1: To me it doesn't seem worth the money for the amount of time there. Maybe I'm just being cheap But can you seriously use those facilities long enough to make it worth it?:confused3. Anyway they booked this excursion and since we decided to split up for the day I haven't decided which (if any) excursion I will be doing. Here are my options:


Taken from the DCL site:
Discover Atlantis
Unravel the mystery of Atlantis! Enjoy a 25-30 minute narrated bus tour before arriving at Discover Atlantis, a breathtaking ocean-water aquarium that faithfully attempts to recreate the mythic lost city — and take a peek at the region's tropical marine life with over 50,000 fish representing 150 species.
This one is only $39 and it seems pretty neat. It goes over to Atlantis and you can explore the aquarium. I'm just so nervous that I'm going to lose track of time and miss the ship. :headache:

Or my other option is...

Take a laid back day and take in the sights and sounds of the island by myself. Maybe hit the straw market and some shops, get my hair braided on board and lounge by the pool.

I can't decide which I want to do. I think the biggest thing like I said is being afraid that I'm going to miss the ship. Also I don't know if you can go back to the ship when ever you want to or if there is a set time if I did the first option.



Now for our next day at Castaway cay:
We booked tubes for the day and banana boat rides. We are planning to have a beach day and take in the tranquil waters. We may be doing some snorkeling. :woohoo:

I was hoping to book a Palo brunch to suprise them but I found out there isnt brunch on the 3 night. :guilty: I don't want to book a dinner because I want to be able to experience all 3 restraunts on board. So that was kind of a bust.

We can't believe how fast the time is flying and pretty soon we will be on board heading to the bahamas! :cool1:

Also on Post cruise news. Our Dis planning is going well. Our meets are the 21st and 22nd and its turning into another DISney Princess meet with the P&P P on the 21st after our dinner at O'hana. Also we are going to be getting a b-day cake on one of the nights to celebrate Lindsey and my B-days! :woohoo:

So thats all the news for now. In 72 short days I will be enjoying a nice dinner at Kona Cafe and heading over to DTD for Cirque. :banana:

[tinkerbell87512]

Oh, is that what it's going to be?
I saw they were building some T-Rex place at DTD, but wasn't sure what it was and it's taking them a year to build it. :confused3
Interesting...
You know I'll be there checking it out!

Yup thats what it is. From the Dis news I've been reading it looks like its opening in the Fall.

I will be looking forward to your report on that too! ;)

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

That is a tough decision on the excursions. I have only one tip for you guys re:Atlantis.

You are right, the one day aqua-adventure pass is really expensive. What many people do is actually book a room at the hotel itself or it's partner hotel (Can't remember what it is but I am sure someone on the cruise boards would know) Anyways the price of the room for the day often comes out much cheaper than the excursion would and everybody on the room reservation would get full access to the resort. So you three could split the cost of the room and then go your seperate ways or spend the day together. You would just have to find your own way to and from the ship. (Taxi/water boat). Anyways just something I though you might be interested in.

If you don't want to spend a lot of money or none of the excursions appeal to you another option would be to stay on the ship. Most people would have gotten off so you would have the place to yourself. I hear they also offer discounted spa packages on port days.

[tinkerbell87512]

That is a tough decision on the excursions. I have only one tip for you guys re:Atlantis.

You are right, the one day aqua-adventure pass is really expensive. What many people do is actually book a room at the hotel itself or it's partner hotel (Can't remember what it is but I am sure someone on the cruise boards would know) Anyways the price of the room for the day often comes out much cheaper than the excursion would and everybody on the room reservation would get full access to the resort. So you three could split the cost of the room and then go your seperate ways or spend the day together. You would just have to find your own way to and from the ship. (Taxi/water boat). Anyways just something I though you might be interested in.

If you don't want to spend a lot of money or none of the excursions appeal to you another option would be to stay on the ship. Most people would have gotten off so you would have the place to yourself. I hear they also offer discounted spa packages on port days.

Thanks Lessa! K really has his heart set on this one I guess. He really doesn't want to listen to any other ideas...thats just him and his stobborn ways. Thats fine with me. I'm leaning toward a more care free day with some lounging around and shopping anyway. Since my WDW portion of the trip is planned to a T these couple cruise days are going to be a nice relaxing break.

I've heard about that too where the boat is a lot quieter at port with the less people. I'm actually kind of looking forward to exploring the ship and taking pictures by myself for the day. But shhhh dont tell B and K that :lmao:. We will be meeting up at dinner again and spending the night hanging out together.

[scottny]

ooh. that is a good chunk of change with that number of people.

[tinkerbell87512]

ooh. that is a good chunk of change with that number of people.

You are right thats a good chunk. $310 for 2 people! :scared1: I looked up Atlantis on the web just to see what its all about and I don't think its worth all that money for the amount of time. I'm just gonna do the solo thing for the day and were gonna meet up at dinner.

[Fairy_Tale_Bride]

Hey girl! DH & I skipped Atlantis on our day in Nassau. It seemed like too much work, money, and stress for us. It ended up being a sweltering hot day outside and we could take the heat just long enough to do a quick walk into Nassau, then we rushed back to the Wonder. It's actually a perfect day to spend on the ship and we chose to eat lunch at one of the restaurants. It was great! Just an idea! ;)

[tinkerbell87512]

Hey girl! DH & I skipped Atlantis on our day in Nassau. It seemed like too much work, money, and stress for us. It ended up being a sweltering hot day outside and we could take the heat just long enough to do a quick walk into Nassau, then we rushed back to the Wonder. It's actually a perfect day to spend on the ship and we chose to eat lunch at one of the restaurants. It was great! Just an idea! ;)

Thats what I'm begining to think about the day trip to the resort. As much as I would love to see it, I also think it's going to give me a lot of stress. So as of right now I'm going to get off first thing and do some shopping around the port then head back on board to explore, get my hair braided (yes I'm so looking forward to this :rotfl:) and grab lunch. I'm thinking that will be a more relaxing stress free option.

[tinkerbell87512]

Alright so its officially under 2 months now! 59 days till I'm on my way to Florida!

Also other good news B and K got their passports yesterday in the mail! :banana: B called me last night and they are so excited to go! :banana: :banana:

Also for after the cruise at the Dis Meet P&P party we are planning on making shirts! Here are the designs Lindsey found...

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb317/rumblytumbly_bucket/Pirates/piratenight.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb317/rumblytumbly_bucket/Pirates/piratething.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb317/rumblytumbly_bucket/Pirates/pirateslifeforme.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y128/triplefigs/6efdb4d7.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y128/triplefigs/7bcd85be.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y128/triplefigs/eb2adb89.jpg

Arent those cute!?! I believe we are going to choose 2 one for the front and back and then have our dis names added! We did something similar for our last meet so of course we had to do it again! :thumbsup2

I think thats all the news I have for now. 59 days and counting! :woohoo:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

:laughing: Those shirt designs are adorable. :woohoo: for the 59 days, it is almost here!

[scottny]

love the hear no, see no, speak no evil shirts. very cute.

so lucky u r at 59 days.

[tinkerbell87512]

:laughing: Those shirt designs are adorable. :woohoo: for the 59 days, it is almost here!

Leave it to Lindsey to find the best desigins!

Hoping those 59 days go by fast.

love the hear no, see no, speak no evil shirts. very cute.

so lucky u r at 59 days.

I think those are my favorite (the Mickey one.) I also really like the third pirate one.

Lol I will be more excited to see my ticker go from months and weeks to just days! :woohoo:

[tinkerbell87512]

Ok so I had some time today and I updated my schedule for the parks.

This is what I have right now:

May 14-
Arrive in Orlando
Check into CBR
Head over and explore the boardwalk area
Dinner at Kona Cafe (Poly)
Cirque du Soleil (DTD)

May 15-18
DCL

May 18-Back at WDW
Arrive back at WDW from Port
Check into Pop Century
Relax at the resort
Magic Kingdom
Dinner at Plaza Resturant (MK)
Magic Kingdom EMH till 1am

May 19-
Epcot for rope drop
Explore the WS
Lunch at Le Cellier
Back to Pop for afternoon break- (first trip ever that Ive scheduled breaks! Breaking away from super commando!)
Animal Kingdom for EMH till 10pm

May 20-My relax day-no rushing around
Sleep in a bit
Shopping at DTD
Back to Pop to hang out by the pool
MGM for the new parade
Fantasmic

May 21-
Keys to the Kingdom tour (MK)
Back to Pop to change
Dinner at O'hana (Poly) Dis Meet!
Pirate and Princess party (MK) Dis Meet!

May 22-
Grand Floridian Spa appt
Head to Epcot
Dis Meet continues from night before
Dinner at Tutto Italia with Dissers

May 23-Last day :sad1: (already getting sad thinking about it)
Pack up and Check out of Pop
Head over to MK
Back to Pop around 4
ME should be picking me up around 6 for the airport

I think it looks pretty good. A mix of commando and relaxed, but I'm up for any suggestions you guys may have :goodvibes

[Fairy_Tale_Bride]

Your schedule looks great! :banana: You have a lot planned, so I'm glad you've scheduled in time to break too. Especially, that nice trip back to the GF Spa! :goodvibes

[DisneyFreak06]

I love the t-shirt designs, they are just adorable.

The schedule looks like so much fun, maybe I'll need to plan more for the next time I'll get to go. I thought I was a detailed planner, but apparantly, I'm not! :lmao:

[tinkerbell87512]

Your schedule looks great! :banana: You have a lot planned, so I'm glad you've scheduled in time to break too. Especially, that nice trip back to the GF Spa! :goodvibes

I'm so excited to go back to the spa. It was so relaxing last time.

I love the t-shirt designs, they are just adorable.

The schedule looks like so much fun, maybe I'll need to plan more for the next time I'll get to go. I thought I was a detailed planner, but apparantly, I'm not! :lmao:

Hahaha sometimes the planning is my downfall. Sometimes I wish I could be a more laid back person and go with the flow. :confused3

[DisneyFreak06]

I've never had a pedicure, but someone here keeps mentioning it to me, and then you've had one done at the GF (with another one planned). I'm thinking it's expensive, but I might try one when/if I get to go back solo.:idea:

[tinkerbell87512]

I've never had a pedicure, but someone here keeps mentioning it to me, and then you've had one done at the GF (with another one planned). I'm thinking it's expensive, but I might try one when/if I get to go back solo.:idea:

I saw (on the PotD thread) you gave up the Dis for lent. Haha you have been Dis'ing a lot today. Good to have you back!

Yes the pedi is expensive but I found it so worth it. So relaxing and better than the nail salons around here. Plus it lasted a long time. :goodvibes So I figure I got my money's worth.

[tinkerbell87512]

Just wanted to wish you all a happy Easter. I've been sick with the flu all week. Well I'm finally better now in time for Easter. Bad news is though my whole family except for my youngest brother Brian has got it now. :scared1: Hopefully they will be better next weekend so we can do our Easter traditions. Ugh I guess this is what happens when Easter is so early and there is still many ft of snow on the ground. :confused3

In other news spring is slooooowly coming here and its only 52 days away from my trip!!! :banana:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Yuck, sorry you family was sick for Easter, hope they all get better soon!

[tinkerbell87512]

Yuck, sorry you family was sick for Easter, hope they all get better soon!

Thanks Lessa! I hope they do too. They are mad at me for bringing the Flu into our house. :scared1:

[DisneyFreak06]

I hope your family is feeling better soon... They should not be blaming you for getting them sick, they should be thankful that they're all getting it at the same time! It is awful when there is a chain event and an illness lasts a long time because one person gets better and the next gets sick. (When I was in grade one, that's what happened with the chicken pox here, and it was months before we were rid of it!)

I've decided on the pedicure for sure... Now I'm curious about the manicure too! :rotfl:

51 days... You must be on :cloud9:

[tinkerbell87512]

I hope your family is feeling better soon... They should not be blaming you for getting them sick, they should be thankful that they're all getting it at the same time! It is awful when there is a chain event and an illness lasts a long time because one person gets better and the next gets sick. (When I was in grade one, that's what happened with the chicken pox here, and it was months before we were rid of it!)

I've decided on the pedicure for sure... Now I'm curious about the manicure too! :rotfl:

51 days... You must be on :cloud9:

Haha they were just teasing me. My parents should be very thankful that I've learned to share so well. :rotfl: I hope they all feel better soon. Brian still didn't get it. Crossing my fingers he doesn't.

Ohhh I'm so glad you are going to get the pedi! I'm getting the mani, pedi combo at the GF so I will let you know how the mani goes. There will be pics of course, as usual! Yes that means more pics of my feet. LOL I noticed I had a lot of those in my last TR. Sorry :laughing:

Ohhh and 51 yes I think I'm beyond clound 9 now. :woohoo:

[DisneyFreak06]

Haha they were just teasing me. My parents should be very thankful that I've learned to share so well. :rotfl: I hope they all feel better soon. Brian still didn't get it. Crossing my fingers he doesn't.

Ohhh I'm so glad you are going to get the pedi! I'm getting the mani, pedi combo at the GF so I will let you know how the mani goes. There will be pics of course, as usual! Yes that means more pics of my feet. LOL I noticed I had a lot of those in my last TR. Sorry :laughing:

Ohhh and 51 yes I think I'm beyond clound 9 now. :woohoo:

No worries about the pictures of your feet, Cheryl! I'll be glad to look at pictures of your hands and feet and then I'll decide. I love reading TRs that involve pictures, I rarely read any, but if I notice there are no pictures, I get snobby and leave!:snooty:

It's funny because I'm planning this trip in my head for early December but I don't even know if I can go! It all depends if I'm accepted into a program to get my Masters or not.

[tinkerbell87512]

No worries about the pictures of your feet, Cheryl! I'll be glad to look at pictures of your hands and feet and then I'll decide. I love reading TRs that involve pictures, I rarely read any, but if I notice there are no pictures, I get snobby and leave!:snooty:

It's funny because I'm planning this trip in my head for early December but I don't even know if I can go! It all depends if I'm accepted into a program to get my Masters or not.

I feel honored that you are reading my ptr and my last 2 TR's. :goodvibes

Ohhh half the fun is planning. Plan anyway because then you will be ahead of yourself for when/if the trip becomes official.

[DisneyFreak06]

I feel honored that you are reading my ptr and my last 2 TR's. :goodvibes

Ohhh half the fun is planning. Plan anyway because then you will be ahead of yourself for when/if the trip becomes official.

Well, I've already decided it's Pop Century again (I just love that hotel), even though I want to stay at all other hotels too, on solo trips, it's totally the hotel for me. I also have at least the pedicure planned, if not a manicure too- I've never had either of them done before, so the GF for my first I think is great. I only did counter service my last solo trip, but I think I'll try 50's Prime Time Cafe this time, unless I happen to find a Dismeet somewhere else that I would be interested in joining. I want to travel around some of the hotels, seeing as this will be during December, if I go, and then get to DTD for the World of Disney Store and maybe do the Adventure's Club too.

Wow, that's not bad for planning for an (at this point at least) IMAGINARY trip! :rotfl:

[tinkerbell87512]

Well, I've already decided it's Pop Century again (I just love that hotel), even though I want to stay at all other hotels too, on solo trips, it's totally the hotel for me. I also have at least the pedicure planned, if not a manicure too- I've never had either of them done before, so the GF for my first I think is great. I only did counter service my last solo trip, but I think I'll try 50's Prime Time Cafe this time, unless I happen to find a Dismeet somewhere else that I would be interested in joining. I want to travel around some of the hotels, seeing as this will be during December, if I go, and then get to DTD for the World of Disney Store and maybe do the Adventure's Club too.

Wow, that's not bad for planning for an (at this point at least) IMAGINARY trip! :rotfl:


Ohh I love Pop too (if you couldnt already tell:rotfl:)! This will be my 5th trip there. Sounds like you have an awesome trip in the works. I hope you will be able to go. I've always wanted to go in Dec to see all the decorations, I think it would just be wonderful! Keep me updated on if you book the trip! Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

[disneygirlinnj]

finally caught up! :) i love those shirt designs!!

[DisneyFreak06]

Ohh I love Pop too (if you couldnt already tell:rotfl:)! This will be my 5th trip there. Sounds like you have an awesome trip in the works. I hope you will be able to go. I've always wanted to go in Dec to see all the decorations, I think it would just be wonderful! Keep me updated on if you book the trip! Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

I'll do up a pre trippie as soon as I know for sure!

[tinkerbell87512]

finally caught up! :) i love those shirt designs!!

We have a couple more designs to pick from now. Hopefully we will start ordering our shirts soon!

I'll do up a pre trippie as soon as I know for sure!

Ok. :goodvibes Make sure you let me know!

[tinkerbell87512]

:banana: :woohoo: :cool1: 39 days! I can't believe it! :banana: :woohoo: :cool1:

The time is really flying by now. Just over a month and I will be on my way! I keep checking my mail box for my magical express booklet. Something about getting that just makes everything seem so close. I've always gotten it pretty early in the past so I'm hoping it will come early again. And I've actually started packing!!! :rotfl: :lmao: I know, I'm totally crazy. But when I think of something I have to put it in my suitcase or else I will most likely end up forgetting it. :crazy:


Oh some other exciting news we finally have our final designs for the shirts we will be wearing for the Dis meet P&P party.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y128/triplefigs/eb2adb89.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t271/bbangel74/pp_purple_2008.jpg

Arent they cute!?! I know I showed you guys the "What happens.." one but the pirate one was new. A couple of us that are going to the meet tried to order them through Zazzle and cafepress (those tee shirt making sites) but the images were either too small or blurry. I think were all just going to end up making our own with the iron on transfers. Then they will at least be big enough to see on the shirts.

I wish I had more exciting news to share...till then...39 days!!!:cheer2:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Those designs are so cute. Did one of you make them or did they come from the DISigns board?

[wdwgirl03]

I hope you get your Magical Express stuff soon! We got ours yesterday and it does make the trip seem that much closer. I'm really jealous that you get to go on a cruise...hopefully some day I can go on one.

Your shirts for the P&PP are super cute! My sister and I were talking about the P&PP yesterday and she was saying how she wants to dress up or something...I suggested we make t-shirts. hehe Who knows if we'll do anything though. Can't wait to hear all about your trip and the DIS meet with the girls! :)

[tinkerbell87512]

Those designs are so cute. Did one of you make them or did they come from the DISigns board?

To be honest I don't know. I'm assuming they came from the DISigns board. Lindsey found the "What happens..." ones and another girl Megan found the Pirate ones.

I hope you get your Magical Express stuff soon! We got ours yesterday and it does make the trip seem that much closer. I'm really jealous that you get to go on a cruise...hopefully some day I can go on one.

Your shirts for the P&PP are super cute! My sister and I were talking about the P&PP yesterday and she was saying how she wants to dress up or something...I suggested we make t-shirts. hehe Who knows if we'll do anything though. Can't wait to hear all about your trip and the DIS meet with the girls! :)

I haven't gotten the mail yet so I'm still crossing my fingers that the ME stuff came!

I never thought in a million years I would be going on a cruise (no less a Disney cruise). Hopefully you will get to go on one soon!

I'm really looking forward to the P&P party. I think tee shirts are the easiest way to get in the spirit. Hopefully you and your sister will come up with a cute design!

[bbangel]

The pirate/princess design did come from the DISigns board. I believe that Amy (M_I_C_K_E_Y) did them.

I can't believe we are a little over a month away. I have to sign up for ME still! Guess I better get on that right now!

[tinkerbell87512]

The pirate/princess design did come from the DISigns board. I believe that Amy (M_I_C_K_E_Y) did them.

I can't believe we are a little over a month away. I have to sign up for ME still! Guess I better get on that right now!

Her designs are always so good. She actually made our banner design!

I know, I think the month will fly by. Can't wait to hang out with you guys again and meet everyone new!

Oh by the way, have a great time on your trip next week!! :wizard:

[tinkerbell87512]

Guess what came in the mail yesterday...

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8da27b3127cceb7739ee4ef4900000026100BaMWzNuzcMS

:cheer2: :dance3: :banana:

Getting closer now, only 38 more days!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

:woohoo: :yay: :cool1: :banana: :dance3: :cheer2:

[scottny]

Guess what came in the mail yesterday...

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8da27b3127cceb7739ee4ef4900000026100BaMWzNuzcMS

:cheer2: :dance3: :banana:

Getting closer now, only 38 more days!

:banana: :woohoo: :cheer2: :dance3: :banana: :woohoo: :cheer2: :dance3:

[tinkerbell87512]

:woohoo: :yay: :cool1: :banana: :dance3: :cheer2:

:banana: :woohoo: :cheer2: :dance3: :banana: :woohoo: :cheer2: :dance3:

Wohooo Thanks guys for dancing with me!!! :banana: :cool1: :woohoo:

[as dreamers do]

How exciting, Cheryl!! Can you believe we're just over a month away? :cheer2: It's going to be so much fun meeting up with everyone. I have to remind myself that I've still never actually met any of you guys in person... but we've been planning for so long that it definitely feels as though I have! :thumbsup2

[DisneyFreak06]

WOW~ You have your ME tags! Yipee! I'll dance some too for you....

:banana: :banana: :dance3: :dance3: :cheer2: :cheer2: :woohoo:

:woohoo: :yay: :yay:

[tinkerbell87512]

How exciting, Cheryl!! Can you believe we're just over a month away? :cheer2: It's going to be so much fun meeting up with everyone. I have to remind myself that I've still never actually met any of you guys in person... but we've been planning for so long that it definitely feels as though I have! :thumbsup2

I've been Dis'ing all morning and watching the travel channel (there showing a ton of Disney shows). I can't tell you how excited I am. :rotfl:

We are going to have such a blast at the meets! Just cross your fingers for no rain. We had tons of rain last year at MNSSHP and it kind of screwed up our meet and plans a bit.

It really does feel like we have been planning forever. It is all worth it in the end though! :banana:

[tinkerbell87512]

WOW~ You have your ME tags! Yipee! I'll dance some too for you....

:banana: :banana: :dance3: :dance3: :cheer2: :cheer2: :woohoo:

:woohoo: :yay: :yay:

Wohooo!!! :banana: :cool1: :woohoo: Thanks for joining in on the dance! :lmao:

[as dreamers do]

I've been Dis'ing all morning and watching the travel channel (there showing a ton of Disney shows). I can't tell you how excited I am. :rotfl:

We are going to have such a blast at the meets! Just cross your fingers for no rain. We had tons of rain last year at MNSSHP and it kind of screwed up our meet and plans a bit.

It really does feel like we have been planning forever. It is all worth it in the end though! :banana:

The weather was gorgeous last year around the time we're going. The October meet was at the tail end of hurricane season, so you guys got pelted with some pretty unpleasant weather. But yeah, I'm definitely crossing my fingers!!

[tinkerbell87512]

The weather was gorgeous last year around the time we're going. The October meet was at the tail end of hurricane season, so you guys got pelted with some pretty unpleasant weather. But yeah, I'm definitely crossing my fingers!!

I know. Ugh it was pretty bad. That was the only night of my whole trip where it was crazy rain like that. If we ever have another meet in the fall we will have to plan something like this year where theres one inside and another night outside.

[wdwgirl03]

I've been Dis'ing all morning and watching the travel channel (there showing a ton of Disney shows). I can't tell you how excited I am. :rotfl:

Am I the only one who watches these shows every time they are on? :teeth:

YAY, you got your ME stuff!! So close now!!

[tinkerbell87512]

Am I the only one who watches these shows every time they are on? :teeth:

YAY, you got your ME stuff!! So close now!!

Haha nope not at all! I love those shows. Make sure to watch every Friday at 9 theres new ones for the next 4 weeks with Samantha Brown. :goodvibes The travel channel is calling this the "Season of Disney" :goodvibes


I couldn't believe I got my ME stuff yesterday. I was just writing about it in the morning and later on it had arrived! :wizard: :woohoo:

[wdwgirl03]

Haha nope not at all! I love those shows. Make sure to watch every Friday at 9 theres new ones for the next 4 weeks with Samantha Brown. :goodvibes The travel channel is calling this the "Season of Disney" :goodvibes

Oh, SWEET! I already have a recording set for the one on Friday, but I did not know that there were more new ones! Now I'm excited. hehe :banana: :banana: :banana:

[tinkerbell87512]

Oh, SWEET! I already have a recording set for the one on Friday, but I did not know that there were more new ones! Now I'm excited. hehe :banana: :banana: :banana:

Yea this week it's "Samantha Brown's favorites" then there is "Disney on a dime" then I forget what the other 2 are.

[tinkerbell87512]

Lets see, lets see...37 days and counting!! :banana: :woohoo:

My Disney visa rewards points card came today! :cool1: Like free money to shop at Disney with. You can't beat that. Oh and I was also doing a little online shopping yesterday. I ended up buying some cute tops and some shorts for the cruise from Old Navy! :banana: As soon as they come I will take pictures so you can see. I'm crossing my fingers they all fit. I've never had a problem with Old Navy's sizing so hopefully they will all work out.

In other news I put in for my vacation at work today! I was just going to take Wed the 14th to Sunday the 25 (I have weekends off anyway). Then I started thinking about it Mon the 12th is my b-day (so thats a paid day off) then it would be kind of dumb to just go back and work for one day so I ended up taking that off too. :rotfl: Nothing better than 2 weeks vacation!

It's so cute at work there is a woman in her mid 60's and she is going on a cruise May 3-10 (so right before me) and we are always talking about our vacations. We compare plans (even though theres nothing to really compare hers is a 8 day, Mexican, in a suite). But we have fun talking about it everyday. Every morning she says how many days she has left and I'm quick to reply how many I have left. Haha can you tell I really am excited!?

Anyway I just wanted to check in and say hi!! As it's getting closer and things are falling into place you will be seeing a lot of updates from me! :goodvibes

Hope you all had a great weekend!!!

[TrueEeyore]

:woohoo: This trip sounds like it's going to be awesome! Can't wait to read more!

[Hillary12.8.07]

aaaggh so soon!! so exciting!!

Love the Disney rewards, I always call it "free Disney money", and DH quickly corrects me that it's not actually free, but sure does feel like it!!!

I saw the comments above, I cannot WAIT for Friday night to see the new Samantha Brown show. I watched the ones this weekend like 3 times, its ridiculous. I need my fix!!!

I cannot WAIT to hear about your trip, I'm so looking forward to your TR!!! It's going to be here before you know it!!

[tinkerbell87512]

:woohoo: This trip sounds like it's going to be awesome! Can't wait to read more!

The trip should be fun, thanks for coming along for the ride! :goodvibes

aaaggh so soon!! so exciting!!

Love the Disney rewards, I always call it "free Disney money", and DH quickly corrects me that it's not actually free, but sure does feel like it!!!

I saw the comments above, I cannot WAIT for Friday night to see the new Samantha Brown show. I watched the ones this weekend like 3 times, its ridiculous. I need my fix!!!

I cannot WAIT to hear about your trip, I'm so looking forward to your TR!!! It's going to be here before you know it!!

Hey girl, long time no see!!! :upsidedow The way I see it for the rewards money is that if I'm going to buy something anyway why not put it on my DV and get the rewards. As long as you pay the card off it really is like free money. :rotfl:

I know, I couldn't believe when I saw that it was the "season of Disney"!!! What perfect timing. It's like the travel channel knew I was going on this vacation and had these shows to get me even more pumped. :lmao: I think a good portion of the Dis members will be watching the travel channel a lot in the next few weeks.

I'm glad you are excited to read my TR, I'm excited to write it! Thanks for sticking with me.

[Fairy_Tale_Bride]

Guess what came in the mail yesterday...

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8da27b3127cceb7739ee4ef4900000026100BaMWzNuzcMS

:cheer2: :dance3: :banana:

Getting closer now, only 38 more days!

So exciting! :banana: I remember jumping up and down when I got my bag tags in the mail! :banana: I can't wait for you to experience your first Disney Cruise and for us to talk all about it! :woohoo:

[DisneyFreak06]

Ok, so now I'm even more jealous! :lmao: Not only do you get to go on a trip, you get to watch Disney on TV! (We don't have the travel channel) And the Disney Visa is not available in Canada! :sad2:

Oh well, that's why I enjoy reading about your trip reports! :)

[tinkerbell87512]

So exciting! :banana: I remember jumping up and down when I got my bag tags in the mail! :banana: I can't wait for you to experience your first Disney Cruise and for us to talk all about it! :woohoo:

Hopefully soon my DCL packet will come. From what I get from the Dis they also have luggage tags. :banana: But I guess those are mailed at 3 weeks out. Oh well something else to look forward to. :rotfl:



Ok, so now I'm even more jealous! :lmao: Not only do you get to go on a trip, you get to watch Disney on TV! (We don't have the travel channel) And the Disney Visa is not available in Canada! :sad2:

Oh well, that's why I enjoy reading about your trip reports! :)

Haha don't be jealous. Thats a bummer though that you dont have the travel channel or the Disney Visa. I could watch the travel channel all day, not just for the Disney shows! They always have some interesting show on about an exotic or something else. They always cause me to add another place to my "places to see before I die" list. :lmao:

[scottny]

Yea this week it's "Samantha Brown's favorites" then there is "Disney on a dime" then I forget what the other 2 are.

I cannot wait for Friday.

[Fairy_Tale_Bride]

I saw that everyone was talking about the "Season of Disney" on the Travel Channel and I saw this information posted at work today. Thought you'd like to see it! :goodvibes




Seven one-hour "Season of Disney" specials on The Travel Channel will drive viewers to Walt Disney World vacation itineraries on www.travelchannel.com.



"Season of Disney" one-hour Travel Channel episodes specially produced for the Year of a Million Dreams Giveaway, by hosts Samantha Brown and Jeff Corwin will air as follows:



Season of Disney: WDW -- Behind the Scenes -- Updated in 2007, this special looks at the most popular attractions and entertainment at the Walt Disney World Resort -- April 4 at 9 p.m.

Season of Disney: Samantha Brown's Disney Favorites -- The show covers content at both Disneyland Resort and the Walt Disney World Resort -- April 11 at 9 p.m.

Season of Disney: Splurge! -- A new look at the ways you can splurge on your Walt Disney World vacation as well as Adventures by Disney -- April 18 at 9 p.m.

Season of Disney: On a Dime -- A new look at how to vacation on a budget -- April 25 at 9 p.m.

Season of Disney: Royal Treatment -- An hour full of fantasy about the immersive experiences that make you feel like royalty -- May 2 at 9 p.m.

Season of Disney: Disney Cruise Line -- Updated in 2007, this behind-the-scenes special shows viewers all about the cruise line and the announcement of two new ships -- May 9 at 9 p.m.

Season of Disney: Disney's Animal Kingdom -- Updated in 2007, this special gives a behind-the-scenes look at Disney's Animal Kingdom -- May 16 at 9 p.m.



The online specials are:





Samantha Brown Disney Travel itineraries, live on the Samantha Brown Fan Site where the celebrity talent shares her own ideas for things to do at Disney parks, plus a link to www.Disneyparks.com

Samantha Brown Webisodes featuring additional footage on her "Top 10 Favorite" things to do at the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort.

Season of Disney Webisodes featuring additional footage from The Travel Channel specials.

[DisneyFreak06]

Ok, I SO want to try to get the Travel Channel now! I wonder if it's even available here.

And Cheryl, I just got my acceptance letter today from the University of Toronto, so it looks as though my imaginary December trip might become a reality! :cheer2:

[tinkerbell87512]

I cannot wait for Friday.

Me either!! :goodvibes

I saw that everyone was talking about the "Season of Disney" on the Travel Channel and I saw this information posted at work today. Thought you'd like to see it! :goodvibes




Seven one-hour "Season of Disney" specials on The Travel Channel will drive viewers to Walt Disney World vacation itineraries on www.travelchannel.com.



"Season of Disney" one-hour Travel Channel episodes specially produced for the Year of a Million Dreams Giveaway, by hosts Samantha Brown and Jeff Corwin will air as follows:



Season of Disney: WDW -- Behind the Scenes -- Updated in 2007, this special looks at the most popular attractions and entertainment at the Walt Disney World Resort -- April 4 at 9 p.m.

Season of Disney: Samantha Brown's Disney Favorites -- The show covers content at both Disneyland Resort and the Walt Disney World Resort -- April 11 at 9 p.m.

Season of Disney: Splurge! -- A new look at the ways you can splurge on your Walt Disney World vacation as well as Adventures by Disney -- April 18 at 9 p.m.

Season of Disney: On a Dime -- A new look at how to vacation on a budget -- April 25 at 9 p.m.

Season of Disney: Royal Treatment -- An hour full of fantasy about the immersive experiences that make you feel like royalty -- May 2 at 9 p.m.

Season of Disney: Disney Cruise Line -- Updated in 2007, this behind-the-scenes special shows viewers all about the cruise line and the announcement of two new ships -- May 9 at 9 p.m.

Season of Disney: Disney's Animal Kingdom -- Updated in 2007, this special gives a behind-the-scenes look at Disney's Animal Kingdom -- May 16 at 9 p.m.



The online specials are:





Samantha Brown Disney Travel itineraries, live on the Samantha Brown Fan Site where the celebrity talent shares her own ideas for things to do at Disney parks, plus a link to www.Disneyparks.com

Samantha Brown Webisodes featuring additional footage on her "Top 10 Favorite" things to do at the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort.

Season of Disney Webisodes featuring additional footage from The Travel Channel specials.


Thanks Lindsey for the info! I can't wait to catch the new shows. Oh and notice how they are playing the cruise one on May 9th...only a few days before I leave! ;)

Ok, I SO want to try to get the Travel Channel now! I wonder if it's even available here.

And Cheryl, I just got my acceptance letter today from the University of Toronto, so it looks as though my imaginary December trip might become a reality! :cheer2:

Ohhhh I'm so excited for you! Congratulations!!!! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: You must be over the moon excited about getting in!

Ohhh and the plus of a Disney trip isnt bad either. See I knew all that planning of the "imaginary" trip wouldn't go to waste! ;)

[DisneyFreak06]

Ohhhh I'm so excited for you! Congratulations!!!! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: You must be over the moon excited about getting in!

Ohhh and the plus of a Disney trip isnt bad either. See I knew all that planning of the "imaginary" trip wouldn't go to waste! ;)

Thanks!

Yes, I'm very excited! :woohoo: Toronto is completely different from here (Big city, compared to tiny city, ;) ) But I think I'm more excited about the possibility of a Disney in December trip and Autumn in NYC than about school! I'll wait and plan more after I read your TR, you always have such good ideas that I may have to steal some.:guilty:

[bbangel]

Ok, I SO want to try to get the Travel Channel now! I wonder if it's even available here.

And Cheryl, I just got my acceptance letter today from the University of Toronto, so it looks as though my imaginary December trip might become a reality! :cheer2:

We don't get that channel here (unless you have a good digital package)

Congrats on getting into U of T! Too bad it's in Toronto :lmao:

[DisneyFreak06]

We don't get that channel here (unless you have a good digital package)

Congrats on getting into U of T! Too bad it's in Toronto :lmao:

:rotfl: But Thanks!

[tinkerbell87512]

Thanks!

Yes, I'm very excited! :woohoo: Toronto is completely different from here (Big city, compared to tiny city, ;) ) But I think I'm more excited about the possibility of a Disney in December trip and Autumn in NYC than about school! I'll wait and plan more after I read your TR, you always have such good ideas that I may have to steal some.:guilty:

Hahaha I think I would be the same way. There is just something about Disney. When I had to cancel my trip last May (I was going to celebrate my b-day of course lol) it crushed me. Even though I was going to Paris, somewhere I only had dreamed about it still crushed me to call Disney reservations and cancel. Call me crazy :crazy:. But now I wouldn't trade my trip to Paris for anything in the world.

[tinkerbell87512]

Just checking in...35 more days!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: Can't wait for my ticker to be down to days rather than 1 month+

[DisneyFreak06]

Just checking in...35 more days!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: Can't wait for my ticker to be down to days rather than 1 month+

:banana: Once it's less than a month, and the numbers are just days, wow, it will fly by and then we'll be reading your TR instead of your pre-TR... are you all packed yet?:goodvibes

[tinkerbell87512]

:banana: Once it's less than a month, and the numbers are just days, wow, it will fly by and then we'll be reading your TR instead of your pre-TR... are you all packed yet?:goodvibes

Getting close to that one month mark. :banana:

Haha am I packed yet?! Since you have read my last trippies you know I pack early! This trip is no different. I'm not completely packed but I've already filled one suitcase. :scared1: And thats not even the important stuff like bath stuff, shoes, clothes I still need between now and then. Ugh can you believe it?! So it looks like I will be traveling with 2 suitcases. Which is good because Southwest still lets travelers fly with 2. Haha now that I've wrote a whole story about 'am I packed yet'...the short answer is somewhat. :lmao:

34 more days to go!

[Fairy_Tale_Bride]

Getting close to that one month mark. :banana:

Haha am I packed yet?! Since you have read my last trippies you know I pack early! This trip is no different. I'm not completely packed but I've already filled one suitcase. :scared1: And thats not even the important stuff like bath stuff, shoes, clothes I still need between now and then. Ugh can you believe it?! So it looks like I will be traveling with 2 suitcases. Which is good because Southwest still lets travelers fly with 2. Haha now that I've wrote a whole story about 'am I packed yet'...the short answer is somewhat. :lmao:

34 more days to go!

You are too funny! I can't believe you already have one suitcase full! You are on the ball! :banana: I flew Southwest to MA and DH told me I could only have one suitcase, so I crammed everything into one bag. Then, I got there to check-in and saw all the signs that I could have had two bags. I was not happy with him! :rotfl: I cannot pack light. It is impossible for me and that one bag rule is just nuts! :confused: Yay for Southwest! :yay:

[jnjusoioa]

Just stopping by to say hi Cheryl!!! Looks like you are well on your way to your big trip, I enjoyed reading and catching up, it was great!! I can't wait to hear all about your cruise and DIS meet, I am so going to miss being with all of you.:goodvibes I will be there in spirit though.

That is great you are starting to pack, you sound like me, I can't bring the suitcas down but I like to lay stuff out early, that way it is kind of in one place and hopefully that way you don't forget anything, but I always do, at least one thing.:rotfl:

Lindsey, had to LOL about packing light, I never do either, I don't think I would have been happy with DH either.:lmao: I have tried and tried to pack light, it doesn't happen. As a matter of fact, when I went last month, I only took one suitcase and I knew it was stupid because coming home I had to pay the over 50lbs pay, I knew I would, bought too much stuff at DL.:rotfl: I don't find so much the clothes and stuff that is hard to pack, it is all the daily stuff that you need to get ready, that is what gets me everytime. We just need so much as women to get ready for a day.:goodvibes

[tinkerbell87512]

You are too funny! I can't believe you already have one suitcase full! You are on the ball! :banana: I flew Southwest to MA and DH told me I could only have one suitcase, so I crammed everything into one bag. Then, I got there to check-in and saw all the signs that I could have had two bags. I was not happy with him! :rotfl: I cannot pack light. It is impossible for me and that one bag rule is just nuts! :confused: Yay for Southwest! :yay:

Haha I can't help myself. I just love packing and when it comes to that I can't be last minute because I always forgot something before.
That stinks you didn't know about the 2 bag thing. Oh well at least you know for next time.

This is my first time traveling with 2 suitcases (since this is my longest trip) and I'm just hoping they both make it down and back without getting lost.

Just stopping by to say hi Cheryl!!! Looks like you are well on your way to your big trip, I enjoyed reading and catching up, it was great!! I can't wait to hear all about your cruise and DIS meet, I am so going to miss being with all of you.:goodvibes I will be there in spirit though.

That is great you are starting to pack, you sound like me, I can't bring the suitcas down but I like to lay stuff out early, that way it is kind of in one place and hopefully that way you don't forget anything, but I always do, at least one thing.:rotfl:

Lindsey, had to LOL about packing light, I never do either, I don't think I would have been happy with DH either.:lmao: I have tried and tried to pack light, it doesn't happen. As a matter of fact, when I went last month, I only took one suitcase and I knew it was stupid because coming home I had to pay the over 50lbs pay, I knew I would, bought too much stuff at DL.:rotfl: I don't find so much the clothes and stuff that is hard to pack, it is all the daily stuff that you need to get ready, that is what gets me everytime. We just need so much as women to get ready for a day.:goodvibes

Thanks for stopping by Jen! It's getting close now. Sorry you wont be able to come this time. We will be thinking of you. :goodvibes

That stinks you had to pay the over weight fee for coming back from Cali. But at least you know for next time, bring the extra suitcase.

[tinkerbell87512]

One month till my birthday and 32 days till WDW and DCL! :banana: :cool1: :woohoo:

So remember when I said I never had any sizing issues with Old Navy well of course this is the one time I do. I ordered some shorts and they are wayyyyyyy too big. I need to send them back and I'm hoping I will get the smaller size before I leave.

But the 2 shirts I ordered fit perfectly...
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8da33b3127cceb73f31b4443600000016100BaMWzNuzcMS

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8da33b3127cceb73f31b3c50100000016100BaMWzNuzcMS

I also did more vaca shopping and picked up a new bathing suit top...
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8da33b3127cceb73f31c4444600000016100BaMWzNuzcMS
It has thin blue straps that you can't really see in that picture.

I also got a new beach towel and toiletry case...
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8da33b3127cceb73f31cbc57900000016100BaMWzNuzcMS

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8da33b3127cceb73f31c1c57300000016100BaMWzNuzcMS

cute huh?! :goodvibes

In other news I'm meeting up with another dis'er from the Pic of the Day thread. Were going to meet up at the AK on the 19th for EMH's so if any of you are there you are welcome to join!

That's all the news I have for now. 32 days and counting!!!