Backstage Magic 12/9 - 12/14.

[MickMan]

Just booked Backstage Magic 12/9 - 12/14. :woohoo:

Anyone else going those dates?

[BriarRosie]

Just booked Backstage Magic 12/9 - 12/14. :woohoo:

Anyone else going those dates?

Yes. Improvgal and I will be roomies for that ABD trip. Woohoo is right. :)

[boo72]

I am also going 12/9-12/14, but, um, I think you knew that Mickman since you booked my trip and will be traveling with me!!! :teeth:
(you are wonderful by the way :love2: )

I am soooo excited for this trip and will be doing this :yay: from now until December! Not only does this sound like an amazing opportunity, but I would assume the others on the trip will be huge Disney fans as well (why would you take this trip otherwise?!).

In addition to all the great stuff on the itinerary, it will be great to see Haunted Mansion NBC and Small World Holiday again! Just when you think Disney parks can't be any more magical, they decorate for the holidays!!

I know there was at least one other person on the boards who said they were going this same time frame; Disneygrl36. And hopefully more Disers will soon be joining us!!!

Looking forward to hearing the first trip reports in April!

[ImprovGal]

Yes, I'm booked for the 12/9 Backstage Magic.

Adults-only + holiday stuff = couldn't pass it up. :)

Since one of our "perks" is our own private Turtle Talk, I figured it would be a good opportunity to see if turtles can blush. :stir:

[BriarRosie]

Yes, I'm booked for the 12/9 Backstage Magic.

Adults-only + holiday stuff = couldn't pass it up. :)

Since one of our "perks" is our own private Turtle Talk, I figured it would be a good opportunity to see if turtles can blush. :stir:

I'm paying good money to see that. popcorn::

And like boo72, I wanted to see Haunted Mansion Holiday and It's a Small World Holiday, since I haven't done so.

[Disneygrl36]

Hi ya'll. My DH & I will be on this trip as well.
I just couldn't resist getting to tour Disney Studios & getting to see Walt's apartment. It sounds like a Disney lovers dream come true.
And I too thought an adult's only trip would be best for us....a couple with no kids.
I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DaddyBrady]

We're already going on Southwest Splendors in September (adults only), so we're not going on for our regular pre-Christmas trip to WDW. So I thought, "Let's go to DL for a long weekend. Christmas decorations, Haunted Mansion, Toy Story Mania will be open..."

Then I thought, "Wait, there's this great, dare I say magic AbD tour." And lo, there's an ADULTS ONLY one in December. It is fate.

But my partner then says (with a rather definite tone about him), "One tour is enough."

But I figure we're going to go to Disneyland anyway... We've stayed at the Renaissance at Hollywood & Highland before, and it's a great hotel, great location, and really cool activities.

So, everyone, send some good vibrations out Redmond (Washington) way and perhaps he'll have a change of heart. :worship:

Or I'll just "surprise" him! Wouldn't this make a great Christmas gift? :santa:

[dingoballs]

We're already going on Southwest Splendors in September (adults only), so we're not going on for our regular pre-Christmas trip to WDW. So I thought, "Let's go to DL for a long weekend. Christmas decorations, Haunted Mansion, Toy Story Mania will be open..."

Then I thought, "Wait, there's this great, dare I say magic AbD tour." And lo, there's an ADULTS ONLY one in December. It is fate.

But my partner then says (with a rather definite tone about him), "One tour is enough."

But I figure we're going to go to Disneyland anyway... We've stayed at the Renaissance at Hollywood & Highland before, and it's a great hotel, great location, and really cool activities.

So, everyone, send some good vibrations out Redmond (Washington) way and perhaps he'll have a change of heart. :worship:

Or I'll just "surprise" him! Wouldn't this make a great Christmas gift? :santa:

Yes, I say surprise him. Who can say "no" to a magical AbD during Christmas-time, especially when it's a gift?? btw, we went on Southwest Splendors last year & you will definitely have a GREAT time!

[Disneygrl36]

We're already going on Southwest Splendors in September (adults only), so we're not going on for our regular pre-Christmas trip to WDW. So I thought, "Let's go to DL for a long weekend. Christmas decorations, Haunted Mansion, Toy Story Mania will be open..."

Then I thought, "Wait, there's this great, dare I say magic AbD tour." And lo, there's an ADULTS ONLY one in December. It is fate.

But my partner then says (with a rather definite tone about him), "One tour is enough."

But I figure we're going to go to Disneyland anyway... We've stayed at the Renaissance at Hollywood & Highland before, and it's a great hotel, great location, and really cool activities.

So, everyone, send some good vibrations out Redmond (Washington) way and perhaps he'll have a change of heart. :worship:

Or I'll just "surprise" him! Wouldn't this make a great Christmas gift? :santa:

Yep I think that I would be thrilled if Santa brought me this trip.
Hope you get to join us.

[Disneygrl36]

Hi everybody :wave:
I am reading along with the first group of Backstage Magicer's & getting more & more excited for our trip.

[hack2112]

Hi everybody :wave:
I am reading along with the first group of Backstage Magicer's & getting more & more excited for our trip.

She is (I hope) referring to my almost complete review of my Backstage Magic experience. It's at MaxTAW.blogspot.com (http://MaxTAW.blogspot.com) for those of you not reading the 4/22 thread.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask!
Max

[Disneygrl36]

Yes Max, I have been reading your blog along with the DIS board thread for the first "official" tour. Are you going to post any pictures? Thanks for all the great info. I don't know how I will stand to wait 7 1/2 more months.

[boo72]

I am also getting more and more excited with each new tidbit I read about this trip!!:yay: :yay: :yay:

7 1/2 months seems so far away right now. I will just continue to read trip reports and I'm sure time will go faster than I think!

Thanks to Max for all the great info from the 'dress rehersal'. :worship:

I am looking forward to more trip reports from those on the first official Backstage Magic tour (and all the other tours between now and December). popcorn::

[Disneygrl36]

Bumping us up to see if anyone new is joining us.

[BriarRosie]

Bumping us up to see if anyone new is joining us.

Not yet, I guess. ;)

I bit the bullet and forked over some money for my airline ticket. I'm scared that the price is going nowhere other than up. If the price does go down, I'll see if I can get the difference as a credit voucher on a future flight.

[Disneygrl36]

Lori,
We did the same thing......I was watching the prices & one day it jumped a hundred bucks & I panicked. Waited a week & it went back down & I pounced on it. I have our pre & post trip reservations made. Still have a figure out a rental car for the first few days. We are flying in to San Diego & staying Sat-Tues & driving up to Hollywood from there to meet the group.
I can't wait. I am driving my DH crazy doing research of all the things I want to do in our free time & in San Diego.

[Disneygrl36]

Ok so I reached 90 days today so I am giving this a bump :ccat: to see if anyone else is joining us!!!!!

[BriarRosie]

I just put in my final payment yesterday. :banana: It's due in a couple of days, but I'm a little early. ;)

It doesn't look like we have more than a half dozen DISers, but that's ok. I'm sure they're all Disney fans if they're booking this tour. :)

[Disneygrl36]

Hi Lori......guess it's just you & me around here these days.
I was just so excited to reach the 90 day mark that I thought maybe we might have some new people chim in.
No matter what I think this trip is going to be great.....& a few Diser's is better than no Diser's.:lmao:

[BriarRosie]

Hi Lori......guess it's just you & me around here these days.
I was just so excited to reach the 90 day mark that I thought maybe we might have some new people chim in.
No matter what I think this trip is going to be great.....& a few Diser's is better than no Diser's.:lmao:

Now that we've done our obligatory posting, we can lurk in the corner until it's time for the trip. :laughing:

[ImprovGal]

Here!
I paid off my portion of the trip a few days ago. I still have to call ABD and give them my flight info. (I booked first class BOS-LAX roundtrip with Delta Skymiles. Woohoo!)
I'm flying in the night before and am planning to stay at an LAX hotel so that the next afternoon I can just take the shuttle back to the airport to meet up with the ABD greeters.

It's too bad we don't have any more DIS'ers that are on our trip, but perhaps we'll have some cool people touring with us anyway. (keeping my fingers crossed for at least one single guy... or 2... or 3.... ;) )

[krdisneybound]

This will be a great trip. I just got back and had an awesome time. I flew in early and did the WB Studio 5-1/2 hour tour the previous day and it was well worth the time spent.

Afterwards I stayed at GC for 5 extra days and that was awesome also. Spent time with friends and drove all over So. CA. Went to 2 tapings of Price is Right and that is an experience in itself.

We went behind the scenes of Jimmy Kimmel and several people in the group saw the taping for that evening.

The Kodak Theatre and Henson Studios were a very nice part of the tour.

Paramount Studios (owned by Disney) was a great part of the tour also. We went on several sets there.

Disney Archives just took our breath away. We met with Dave Smith and his stories were great. So much history at the Archives. He presented everyone with his book "A to Z", which he signed personally for everyone.

We were kept busy from am until pm each day.

Small World and HM were still closed for remodeling so we didn't get to see either of them and Crush the Turtle was great. We did go behind the scenes of the Fireworks, Soarin' and Indiana Jones. Those 3 behind the scenes were amazing.

Walt's Apartment was marvelous. We spent quite a bit of time there. Everyone was given quite a nice surprise as we were leaving.

It is wonderful to go inside the park before it opens and take pics and not have heads in the bottom of the frame.

We went to a class to learn how to draw Mckey.

We had VIP seatings for the parade and fireworks.

The farewell dinner was sad.......... One of he Disney Animators drew each guest their special character


There were no children on this trip. But then again it was a special DVC tour with extras added, as special for this trip.

Does anyone know how many people are signed up for the 12/9 tour?

[isyt]

I am trying to convince my hubby, he is waivering. I have to see who can take my kids for the week. I will let everyone knoe if I book, the air is ok and everything is falling into place!!! Wish me luck!!!:wizard:

[Disneygrl36]

Hiya improv gal :wave: I sooooooo can't wait until our trip.

Thanks for all the great juicy info Kay. It sounds like such an amazing time. I just gush every time I start telling people about this trip. I am sure some of them are like :confused3 but I know the other people on this trip will be just as ridiculously happy about seeing these special things as I am.
I don't know how many are booked. I haven't spoken to anyone yet but I have some questions cropping up that I think I might have to call & speak to abd about.

I hope you can join us isyt.........here's some pixiedust:

[boo72]

We just got back last night from a week at WDW. Now I am even more excited for the our ABD trip in December, (if that's possible)! :yay:

We made sure to pay our balance before leaving. The next 3 months are going to have me becoming more and more excited!! I just hope we have enough people to carry the trip!

Counting the days . . . .

[Disneygrl36]

Bumping us up again...........

We are at 63 days now until we leave for San Diego.........I can't wait!!!!!!

[Aburns8]

My DH and I are going now. We were originally were booked for December 16th-21st. They called today to cancel and they put us on that trip. I soooo can't wait.

[BriarRosie]

My DH and I are going now. We were originally were booked for December 16th-21st. They called today to cancel and they put us on that trip. I soooo can't wait.

Wow, they canceled the tour after ours? I guess that means they had enough people booked on our dates. I'm sorry that you lost the dates you wanted, but I'm glad you were able to rebook with us. :)

[Aburns8]

We originally wanted to go on this one, but the cheaper prices were taken. So we booked for the week later. They said only three families booked for the 16th-21st. I actually got a better deal on airfare. I can't complain. :)

[Disneygrl36]

:welcome: aburns8
I am so glad that means that we are a go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been worried about whether our trip would make. :banana: :cool1: :banana: :cool1: :banana: Did they say how many of us there are???????
I'm gonna call next week for our few priority seatings.:yay: :yay: :yay: :yay:

[Aburns8]

I didn't ask how many. They were happy that we were able to go that week. I was worried I wouldn't be able to go at all! I just hope the group isn't too big.

[boo72]

We got our ABD messanger bags today!!! (along with luggage 'spotters', an itinerary and a 30 day countdown to hang on the frig)

Anybody else get theirs?!

I'm super excited about the trip! :banana:

[Aburns8]

No :sad1: I hope we get ours soon! I was just wondering when we will be getting them. I can't wait for the trip

:cool1:

[boo72]

Hopefully you will get yours today! Anyone else get theirs??

Mickey head magnet for countdown: I was at Target looking at the Christmas decorations and they have a magnetic "Christmas countdown" you can put on a frig ($6.99). It comes with a little silver Mickey head magnet (head is open so you can see the countdown number underneath). It will be a while before the 30 day ABD countdown we got in our package starts, but this Mickey head magnet will be perfect for it!! I have a feeling the magnet will forever be on the frig, no Christmas storage for this Mickey!!

I brought the itinerary book we got with me to work today and I have been consumed with reading it even though I have read several trip reports and know what we will be doing! :rotfl:

This is going to be a great trip!!

[Aburns8]

I have read many reports as well. I always ruin the surprise for myself :yay: My DH couldn't understand why this trip was so expensive, until I let him read of the report. Hopefully he is just as excited as me. :woohoo:

[Disneygrl36]

We got our box today............I was so excited.:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: Like a fool I was taking pictures of it for my trip report........I need to get it started soon.
I am calling tomorrow for our 2 dining reservations for after the adventure is over. Sun the 14th Steakhouse for dinner 55 & Mon the 15th Blue Bayou for lunch.
I am sad we won't get to see the electrical parade but everything I can find looks like they aren't starting it until Dec 19th. But I am so excited about everything else that I think I can get over it.:lmao:
Maybe we should post a bit more about ourselves kind of like a get to know each other thing.........
What do you guys think?

Something like this????????????:confused3

Names in your party
Ages (optional of course)
Hometowns
What do you do?
First Disney trip
Last Disney trip before our ABD
Favorite Disney character
Favorite Disney movie
Favorite Disney song

[Aburns8]

Great idea! BTW still haven't gotten mine :sad1:

Names in your party - Andrea and Brian

Ages (optional of course) - 31 and 34

Hometowns - Rochester Hills, MI

What do you do? - I work in market research and Brian paint houses/engineer

First Disney trip - I went to WDW when I was 4, but since we got married in 2005 )and had our honeymoon there) we have been there 4 times since (last trip in April).

Last Disney trip before our ABD - WDW April

Favorite Disney character - Andrea (Tigger and Mickey)/Brian (Mickey/Goofy)

Favorite Disney movie - Andrea (the Little Mermaid)

Favorite Disney song - Zip-a-dee-do-da (I don't know if I spelled that right).

[Disneygrl36]

:wave: Andrea & Brian

Here's our answers.......
Names in your partyMelanie &Eric
Ages (optional of course) will be 41 & 38very soonish
HometownJefferson City TN-close to Knoxville TN
What do you do?Melanie Registered NurseEric Vice President & Senior Operations Officer in a bank
First Disney tripMelanie 1979Eric 1984
Last Disney trip before our ABD7 night cruise Halloween cruise on the Disney Magic last October...we won the costume contest in the most Disney category dressed as Mary Poppins & Bert
Favorite Disney characterMelanie Mickey Mouse/Snow White/Mary Poppins Eric Sorcerer Mickey
Favorite Disney movieMelanie Mary Poppins/Beauty & the BeastEric Hercules
Favorite Disney songMelanie So This is LoveEric When you wish upon a star

Anybody else got any more questions..............

[ImprovGal]

I got my ABD box today! Yippee!!!
I must admit, though, that while the messenger bag looks quite nice (the embroidered logo is great!), it's just too big and heavy to be something I'd actually travel with. I'm only 4'10" and it's just too much bag!

Here's my info:

Name: Amy

Age: 36

Hometown: RI. The state's small enough that I don't need to narrow it down any further. ;)

What I do: health data analytics for a health insurer

First Disney trip: December 1975

Last Disney trip before this ABD: 10 nights at the tail end of Epcot's Food & Wine Festival (Oct/Nov 08)

Next Disney trip after this ABD: 1/24/09 -- Discovery Down Under! Woohoo!
Favorite Disney character: it used to be Tinker Bell before she got merchandised to death. I'm currently feeling a bit Megarish.

Favorite Disney movie: Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

Favorite Disney song: "It's Fun to Be Free"

[Aburns8]

Wow, a Halloween cruise. I think I will look into that one next year since we planning on going on one. I have never been on a cruise and I want my first one to be a Disney one!

[Disneygrl36]

Wow, a Halloween cruise. I think I will look into that one next year since we planning on going on one. I have never been on a cruise and I want my first one to be a Disney one!

It was an awesome trip & DCL is the way to go for cruising. :sail: Magic on the seas!!!!!!!!!!

Good idea Amy........to add next Disney trip.....
Tenative for us May 2009 DVC Vero Beach

[ImprovGal]

It was an awesome trip & DCL is the way to go for cruising. :sail: Magic on the seas!!!!!!!!!!


DCL is great! The adult-only areas are nice and the service is excellent. I've cruised with them a few times and now have a couple more DCL cruises to look forward to. (Um, can you tell I love to travel??? I really need to find a guy who can keep up.)

[Aburns8]

I want to go on the 7 day St. Marteen. It docks on Halloween though, I wonder if they will do anything special the day before? I was originally thinking end of August since it was cheaper because of the more intense hurricane season and it is Labor Day weekend (kids go back to school). If we get back on Halloween, then maybe I could score the Halloween party tickets at MK.

[Disneygrl36]

I want to go on the 7 day St. Marteen. It docks on Halloween though, I wonder if they will do anything special the day before? I was originally thinking end of August since it was cheaper because of the more intense hurricane season and it is Labor Day weekend (kids go back to school). If we get back on Halloween, then maybe I could score the Halloween party tickets at MK.

We loved Halloween on the Magic & we have been to the Halloween party 3 times now. Both are wonderful ways to spend a spooky holiday.

If anyone is interested I started a pre-trip report.....link in my siggie below.

How long do we have now?????????

[BriarRosie]

Apparently I'm a little late in answering, but you'll know why in a moment. ;)

Name: Lori (aka friend of Amy; her trip roomie)

Age: currently 38; will be 39 when we start our trip. ;)

Hometown: I work in Chicago, but I live in a suburb just north of the city.

What do you do?: Accounts Receivable for a manufacturing company

First Disney trip: August, 1977

Last Disney trip before our ABD: October 15-21, 2008 :laughing: My box o' goodies was waiting for me when I got back. Love the logo, but the bag is a bit heavy.

Next Disney trip after ABD: May, 2009

Favorite Disney character: I normally say Briar Rose, aka Princess Aurora, but I like Merryweather and the drunken minstrel, too. ;)

Favorite Disney movie: "Sleeping Beauty"

Favorite Disney song: Gah, this is tough. I like so many! If you asked me this past week, it would have been "Go With the Flow" from the Finding Nemo musical. :cloud9:

[Aburns8]

Hi Lori - nice to meet you.

Do you collect the Disney Traditions from Jim Shore? He has a whole bunch of Sleeping Beauty items coming out.

I finally got my box from ABD today! I am so excited it finally came!

[BriarRosie]

Hi Lori - nice to meet you.

Do you collect the Disney Traditions from Jim Shore? He has a whole bunch of Sleeping Beauty items coming out.

I finally got my box from ABD today! I am so excited it finally came!

Never heard of that collection, but I'll be sure to Google it. :)

[Disneygrl36]

Apparently I'm a little late in answering, but you'll know why in a moment. ;)

Name: Lori (aka friend of Amy; her trip roomie)

Age: currently 38; will be 39 when we start our trip. ;)

Hometown: I work in Chicago, but I live in a suburb just north of the city.

What do you do?: Accounts Receivable for a manufacturing company

First Disney trip: August, 1977

Last Disney trip before our ABD: October 15-21, 2008 :laughing: My box o' goodies was waiting for me when I got back. Love the logo, but the bag is a bit heavy.

Next Disney trip after ABD: May, 2009

Favorite Disney character: I normally say Briar Rose, aka Princess Aurora, but I like Merryweather and the drunken minstrel, too. ;)

Favorite Disney movie: "Sleeping Beauty"

Favorite Disney song: Gah, this is tough. I like so many! If you asked me this past week, it would have been "Go With the Flow" from the Finding Nemo musical. :cloud9:

Hi Lori :wave:

The Jim Shore stuff is cute.
Here's one of the Sleeping Beauty ones coming out next month.
http://www.jimshore.com/shop/images/product/medium/444_2.jpg

Boo72
I went & got one of those cute countdown scenes that you talked about from Target. We can start using it soonish.:woohoo:

[Disneygrl36]

I finally got my box from ABD today! I am so excited it finally came!

Andrea glad you got your box..........it's a little thing I know, but it was really exciting to get.

[Aburns8]

Oh, I took pictures! I think Brian thought I was nuts, but he is a good sport. I went to Target and got the fridge countdown as well. I just can't wait for the trip!

[Disneygrl36]

We have had some travel plan changes.
I talked to ABD today & added the night before the trip at the Renaissance since my husband has had a work issue come up & we cannot do the 3 days pre trip to San Diego. I am really they were able to add this for us on this short notice. I called early this am & they were able to confirm it this afternoon. That means they will pick us up at LAX & take us to the hotel as well on Monday night so that will be nice. And we can still use Tues am to do some sight seeing before our Adventure starts. We get to keep the extra days after. Yippee!!!!!!!!!
I'm getting so excited.:cool1: :banana: :cool1: :banana:

[Aburns8]

I am glad that you get to keep your extra days after the trip!!!

[Disneygrl36]

Andrea,
Me too. :cool1: :cool1:
You said for me to tell you if we are going to book the Walk in Walt's Footsteps tour & I am going to do that for Sunday. You can call at 1 month out to make the reservations. The number is 714-781-4400 if you are interested in booking this too.

[Aburns8]

Do you know how much it is?

[Disneygrl36]

Andrea,
It's 59$ & you have to have valid park admission as well. Lunch is included.
Hope this helps.

[Aburns8]

Oh it does. I will have to call then. It isn't too bad of a price. Heck Brian and I did the Backstage Magic trour at WDW. That was pretty pricey.

[Disneygrl36]

Oh Andrea I forgot to tell you if you have a Disney Visa I think you get a discount if you mention that at booking.

P.S. I think this is becoming the Melanie & Andrea chat thread.:rotfl:

[Aburns8]

Hey Melanie - I have noticed that as well. I think we are going to do it since we have an extra day. We are not spending the night on Sunday, we are heading off to a friends house (which is cheaper). I hope that we get a couple rides in as well.

[hack2112]

I'm here to shake things up! I don't know how, but I'll think of something soon enough...

[Disneygrl36]

I'm here to shake things up! I don't know how, but I'll think of something soon enough...

Hey Max...........:wave:
I meant to pm you to ask you if you knew your pictures is in the new ABD 2009 trip guide? I was like I recognize that face. It's a really cute picture.

[Disneygrl36]

Hey Melanie - I have noticed that as well. I think we are going to do it since we have an extra day. We are not spending the night on Sunday, we are heading off to a friends house (which is cheaper). I hope that we get a couple rides in as well.

Good that will be fun then because we will already know someone on the tour.
I think we are at 36 days today...............:cool1: :banana: :cool1: :banana: :cool1:

[hack2112]

Hey Max...........:wave:
I meant to pm you to ask you if you knew your pictures is in the new ABD 2009 trip guide? I was like I recognize that face. It's a really cute picture.

Yeah, I did notice that. Actually, all of the pictures with people in them were taken on my trip.

[dingoballs]

Yeah, I did notice that. Actually, all of the pictures with people in them were taken on my trip.

Hi Max, is that really you in the pic with the girl at the Henson Studios?

[Aburns8]

Hopefully these 36 days get here before we know it!

[hack2112]

Hi Max, is that really you in the pic with the girl at the Henson Studios?

actually, I'm the kid whose with Dale.

[dingoballs]

actually, I'm the kid whose with Dale.

Oh okay, I see you now... LOL I only noticed the chipmunk the first time I looked... :worship:

[boo72]

The countdown is on!!
30 days to go!!!!! :cool1:

[Aburns8]

Doing the happy dance over here :cool1:

[Disneygrl36]

The countdown is on!!
30 days to go!!!!! :cool1:

Doing the happy dance over here :cool1:


Dancing with you guys.......:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:
We hit 28 days today since we are heading out Monday.
I'm soooooooooooo ready.

[Aburns8]

Dancing with you guys.......:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:
We hit 28 days today since we are heading out Monday.
I'm soooooooooooo ready.

I am sooooooooooooo ready as well! Melanie, let me know the day you call to make the reservations for the tour.

[Disneygrl36]

Andrea,
We can call Friday the 14th.
I am soooo excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
California here we come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BriarRosie]

I know when a trip is closer because United will often email me a schedule change, often just a tweak within 15 minutes or so of my original flight times.

When I got the email, I thought, "Prompt as usual." :laughing:

[Disneygrl36]

Ok, so I am taking a cake decorating class. Today was my first attempt at a cake...............wonder what's on my mind????????????????:rolleyes1
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4431.jpg
So techincally we won't be in Disneyland in 27 days, we will be in Hollywood but this is a Disney trip from the beginning so I thought it would be ok to take liberties. :lmao:

[Aburns8]

Melanie, the cake is awesome. I took a class before and mine never looked like that. But I do have a Mickey pan and have made Mickey cakes.

[hack2112]

You guys have been waiting for this trip for a while. I wish I could have the patience you all possess.

[Disneygrl36]

Melanie, the cake is awesome. I took a class before and mine never looked like that. But I do have a Mickey pan and have made Mickey cakes.
Thanks Andrea. I was pleased with it & it tastes good too....I did a layer of chocolate buttercream in the middle.

You guys have been waiting for this trip for a while. I wish I could have the patience you all possess.
It has been a long wait Max, but it will be worth it in the end. Sometimes anticipation is a good thing.

[boo72]

Great job on the cake! I especially love the Disney font writing on it!!

Melanie, (and Andrea), did you take Wilton cake classes? I took all three levels last year and it was so much fun! It's amazing to see how the cakes progress -- make sure you take pictures of all your cakes, you will love being able to look back at them!!

28 days (for DH and I) and counting . . . . . . .

I can't wait to go!!! :banana: I am just glad I will be pretty busy between now and when we leave with Thanksgiving and other Holiday planning!!

:earsgirl:

[Aburns8]

I took the first one and attempted the second one.

Melanie - I don't know if we will be doing the extra tour now, I lost my job today.

[Disneygrl36]

Great job on the cake! I especially love the Disney font writing on it!!

Melanie, (and Andrea), did you take Wilton cake classes? I took all three levels last year and it was so much fun! It's amazing to see how the cakes progress -- make sure you take pictures of all your cakes, you will love being able to look back at them!!

28 days (for DH and I) and counting . . . . . . .

I can't wait to go!!! :banana: I am just glad I will be pretty busy between now and when we leave with Thanksgiving and other Holiday planning!!

:earsgirl:
I am taking the 1st Wilton Class now. I can't wait either.


I took the first one and attempted the second one.

Melanie - I don't know if we will be doing the extra tour now, I lost my job today.
Andrea....I'm so sorry (that is if you didn't want to loose your job-I wanted to loose my last one.):hug:

[Aburns8]

I think it is for the best because it is forcing me to change some things in my life. Brian is out of work to, so that is what makes it so hard right now. But I think after the new year I should be able to find somethng, but out of Michigan.

[Disneygrl36]

My best wishes & thoughts coming your way. Sometimes change is for the best.:wizard:

[LocustPoint]

You guys will have such an amazing time. We just got home last week and can't stop talking about our experiences.

[Disneygrl36]

You guys will have such an amazing time. We just got home last week and can't stop talking about our experiences.

What was your favorite part??????????
Are you writing a trip report???????????

22 days til we leave.

[LocustPoint]

Honestly picking one thing will be next to impossible! I really enjoyed the entire trip and looked at each day as building blocks. Each day built on the one before. However, the obvious highlights include Imagineering, the Jim Henson Studios and Walt's apartment.

I probably won't do a trip report just because I have no time! I'm busy at my full time job and my part time jobs leave little time. However like I said in my previous post you guys will have an amazing time, just go with the flow and soak it all in. Half the fun was the surprises they threw at us that we didn't know about.

[Disneygrl36]

17 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!! til we leave
Anybody else as excited as I am??????????????
Wonder what the weather is going to be like? I can't figure out what to pack.

[BriarRosie]

LOL! I knew Melanie would go nuts and bounce around posting this. :)

I am also in a packing quandry. My plan is jeans, tshirts, and light jackets, with the necessity of my leather jacket as insurance against colder temps.

[Disneygrl36]

LOL! I knew Melanie would go nuts and bounce around posting this. :)

I am also in a packing quandry. My plan is jeans, tshirts, and light jackets, with the necessity of my leather jacket as insurance against colder temps.

What do you mean Lori???????? Am I hyper or something? :cool1: :banana: :cool1: :dance3: :cool1: :banana: :cool1: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

I looked at the weather yesterday & it was in the 70's during the day out in Cali. DH & I both got new fleece jackets to bring. I guess we will just have to keep a close eye on the 10 day forecast.

Oh yeah & 15 days!!!!!!!!!!!

[jacksparrowfan]

Check out http://www.weather.com/. Type in Anaheim, CA and then click on the 10-day forecast. I usually use this when we head South to know what clothes to have. When we go the week after the Thanksgiving, the days are usually comfortable. Maybe sweatshirt weather. We have even worn shorts in the past. At night, it cools down. I have gloves and a scarf (mickey of course) that helps. On the other hand, I do tend to have both warm and cold weather shirts along with some shorts just in case.

Getting closer to your fun-fun-fun!!!! :yay:

P.S. Have you checked out video on how beautiful the Main Street light show, along with the christmas tree, is? Wow! I can't wait to see it in person!!!

[boo72]

:banana: :yay: :banana:

The excitement is building! I'm so excited for the trip!!! Life has been busy lately and it has kept me, for the most part, from becoming completely fixated on the trip.

I've got some clothes thoughts floating around in my head, but I'm not making any decisions until we are much closer to the 9th. I live in MN and I have also been to WDW many times in December, (when we were there in 2004 was it got down in the 30's at night!), so I know to work the layers. Upper 40's at night isn't bad at all. I just hope for little to no rain . . . .

:mickeybar :earsgirl: :mickeybar

[ImprovGal]

15 days for me!!!!
I'm staying at the Westin LAX on the 8th so I can take the airport shuttle back to the airport to meet up with the ABD reps.
I need to wait until it gets closer to the trip before I can even think about what clothes I'm packing. My challenge will be to see if I can stick to just packing a carryon rollaboard and a backpack for the 6 night trip. :)

[Disneygrl36]

Check out http://www.weather.com/. Type in Anaheim, CA and then click on the 10-day forecast. I usually use this when we head South to know what clothes to have. When we go the week after the Thanksgiving, the days are usually comfortable. Maybe sweatshirt weather. We have even worn shorts in the past. At night, it cools down. I have gloves and a scarf (mickey of course) that helps. On the other hand, I do tend to have both warm and cold weather shirts along with some shorts just in case.

Getting closer to your fun-fun-fun!!!! :yay:

P.S. Have you checked out video on how beautiful the Main Street light show, along with the christmas tree, is? Wow! I can't wait to see it in person!!!

Thanks for the info on what to pack.
I am trying not to watch videos & stuff so I can be totally surpised when I see them in person. So hard to do though knowing what great stuff is out there on YouTube.

[Disneygrl36]

I have been watching the Jimmy Kimmel website to see who will be the guests while we are there.
So far the only guest listed is Brian Austin Green (you know, David from 90210). :confused3 Thinking we will probably just do our own thing that night instead of asking for tickets unless they add someone else that sparks my interest.

[Aburns8]

Biran Austin Green? That isn't worth sitting in the audience for... I can't believe we leave so soon!!!

[jacksparrowfan]

I have been watching the Jimmy Kimmel website to see who will be the guests while we are there.
So far the only guest listed is Brian Austin Green (you know, David from 90210). :confused3 Thinking we will probably just do our own thing that night instead of asking for tickets unless they add someone else that sparks my interest.


Maybe some ice cream at the Soda Fountain and a movie at the El Capitan instead of Jimmy Kimmel. Thats what I would like to do next time. We wanted to go to the Soda fountain after the Jimmy Kimmel show and it closes early.

[Disneygrl36]

That would be a good plan. Bolt is showing & I would really like some ice cream from the soda fountain.
When we get back from the tour that day, we plan on doing the Graumanns tour. I would then like to check out the Hollywood Roosevelt hotel at the recommendation of a fellow disboarder. It's only like a block away & Marilyn Monroe lived there. We might have a bite to eat there at the burger restaurant 25 degress as she suggested or walk back over to Hollywood & Highlands to eat. Guess, we will play it by ear but I am sure no matter what we do it will be fun.

[ImprovGal]

I have been watching the Jimmy Kimmel website to see who will be the guests while we are there.
So far the only guest listed is Brian Austin Green (you know, David from 90210). :confused3 Thinking we will probably just do our own thing that night instead of asking for tickets unless they add someone else that sparks my interest.

I'll admit that I was always more of a Jason Priestley fan than a Brian Austin Green fan. However, going to see Jimmy Kimmel Live will be worth it to me just to see... Jimmy Kimmel live. Shhhhhhh.. don't tell him, but I've had a bit of a crush on him ever since Win Ben Stein's Money. :lovestruc

I was thinking of requesting tickets on my own just to make sure I got into the taping, but if y'all aren't looking to fight me for tickets I guess that may not be necessary.

13 days!!!

(oh, and in other ABD news I just got a nice little notification from ABD saying that Australia has decided to let me into the country after all. <G>)

[Disneygrl36]

Amy,
I had forgotten that Jimmy Kimmel was on that show. I think it's cute you have a crush on him. Go for it girl.
I just looked at the site again & still only Brian Austin Greene, but guess who is on the next night. TOM CRUISE. I know he's gone a bit bazonkers these days, but I sure did love him back in the Top Gun days. Now I would go to see him for sure.

[BriarRosie]

Amy,
I had forgotten that Jimmy Kimmel was on that show. I think it's cute you have a crush on him. Go for it girl.
I just looked at the site again & still only Brian Austin Greene, but guess who is on the next night. TOM CRUISE. I know he's gone a bit bazonkers these days, but I sure did love him back in the Top Gun days. Now I would go to see him for sure.

Meh. I'd rather see Brian Austin Green than Tom Cruise. I want to go to the Jimmy Kimmel taping because of the fact that I've never been to a taping of any show since....I was 5 years old at the Bozo the Clown show. I'd really like to see a show in production, especially after touring it that day.

And hey, if you'd rather have ice cream instead of seeing the show, I also won't have to fight you for a ticket. :laughing:

[Disneygrl36]

Happy Turkey Day everybody...........
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[boo72]

More complete line-up for Jimmy Kimmel:

Actress Zooey Deschanel (Yes Man), actor Brian Austin Green, musical guest Adele

[Aburns8]

I like Zooey, now I think I want to go.... But we will see. I saw some tapings of Conan O'Brien back in the early 90's. All I remember is that the band played really loud.

[Disneygrl36]

Hope everyone has had a nice weekend.
We went to see the Moscow Ballet's production of the Nutcracker yesterday at the Tennessee Theatre. It was really good. The costumes were gorgeous & the dancers were incredible. It was a really nice way to get into the Christmas spirit.

[Disneygrl36]

Here's the LA area forecast so far.......looks good. Let's hope it doesn't change. :sunny:
Mon
Dec 08 Partly Cloudy 74°/50° 10 %
Tue
Dec 09 Sunny 72°/49° 10 %
Wed
Dec 10 Sunny 72°/48°

[Aburns8]

Wow, that would be nice and warm. Right now I look out the window and there is snow! I am ready for summer and we haven't even hit winter yet :lmao:

[hack2112]

I wonder who your guides are going to be.

Have you all heard anything on that front?

[Disneygrl36]

I wonder who your guides are going to be.

Have you all heard anything on that front?

Nope Max we haven't heard anything.
I thought I had read somewhere that most people get a call about a week before going, if they call what should I ask?
I know I want to ask the size of our group?
Anything else?

[Disneygrl36]

Wow, that would be nice and warm. Right now I look out the window and there is snow! I am ready for summer and we haven't even hit winter yet :lmao:

It snowed a tiny bit here today too Andrea.
I am ready for the warm.
Going to keep an eye on that 10 day forecast to figure out what to pack.

[Disneygrl36]

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4501.jpg
We will be seeing this soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Aburns8]

That is a cool cake! Makes me want to make my Mickey head cake that I have made in the past. I can't wait until next week!

[Disneygrl36]

I can't believe that this time next week we will in California!!!!!!!!!!!
Did you pull out your pan & make the Mickey cake Andrea?
I sent the castle to work with my hubby. I had fun making it!

[Aburns8]

I didn't because it calls for a lot of black frosting and I am out of the food coloring. But maybe I will make it in January for my husband's birthday.

[Disneygrl36]

Andrea---it's hard to make black & red icing isn't it?????

I got a call from ABD about 30 minutes ago to see if I had any questions.
She said the weather is pretty good but definetly bring a jacket.
Our group is about half of a group-she didn't give me a number but I am guessing that means around 20 or so.
She could not confirm a visit to Walt's barn since it is dependent on the volunteers.
Our guides are Kristina & I didn't write it down so I don't remember the other name but it was a girls name.

Anybody else ask any burning questions??????????

[Aburns8]

The black wasn't too hard, just took a lot of coloring. For his face I used a food coloring that bordered on a flesh color. That took a while to get.

Still waiting for my call.:goodvibes

[BriarRosie]

Hey Melanie!


Are you packed yet?


:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

...because I am so totally not packed yet.

[ImprovGal]

I got a call from ABD about 30 minutes ago to see if I had any questions.
She said the weather is pretty good but definetly bring a jacket.
Our group is about half of a group-she didn't give me a number but I am guessing that means around 20 or so.
She could not confirm a visit to Walt's barn since it is dependent on the volunteers.
Our guides are Kristina & I didn't write it down so I don't remember the other name but it was a girls name.

Anybody else ask any burning questions??????????

I asked about our group size and was told we had 26 in our group.

I was in the middle of something at work; otherwise I would've asked if we happened to have any single men in our group. ;)

[hack2112]

The other guide, was her name Robyn or Diana? Just trying to jog your memory.

[Disneygrl36]

Lori, nope not packed yet. I am a day before kind of packer.

Amy...26 that sounds like a good size for the group.

Max.......maybe Diana.........that might sound right.

[MickMan]

So I cannot tell by all the posts.......Is everyone excited or not.:rotfl:

I'm too excited to sleep.:woohoo:

see you all in California..........

[Aburns8]

I don't think it has hit me yet that we are leaving in a couple of days!

[boo72]

Happy birthday Uncle Walt!

I'm also too excited to sleep! :banana:

We caught most of Samantha Brown's favorite Disney on Travel Channel last night. It got me super excited when they were showing Disneyland decorated at Christmas and the Haunted Mansion w/ the Nightmare B4 Christmas overlay. :love:

See y'all real soon! :yay:

[jacksparrowfan]

Just arriving home from Disneyland tonight. You are in for quite the treat on Main Street!

The weather was cool during the day and cooler at night. Today (Friday) was the first day of it actually being warm. When we flew in, earlier in the week, there was fog in our State. Same for flying home tonight in Northern CA. I wore capris, short-sleeved shirts and light hooded sweatshirts during the day. I wore jeans, cotton long-sleeved shirts, a heavier jacket and scarf on at night. (If you forget one, Disneyland has a BUNCH of scarfs out now. Soft chenille and wool-types.) I usually wear gloves there at night, but never took them out this time. The News Reports were saying 70's this week around Anaheim. But, we were told that too and it ended up being in the 60's during the day all week.

Take time to watch Billy Hill and the Hillbillies in Frontierland. They have two different leads and both are not disappointing!

It is also great to see the Sleeping Beauty walk-through in the castle again. Yeh Tony Baxter! (I saw him in the park today!)

I hope Diana is one of your Tour Guides. She is WONDERFUL!!!!

Have the most magical time all of you!!! Take everything in sllooowwwly. :)

[Disneygrl36]

Thanks for the info on the weather jacksparrowfan.......I have been wondering what to pack!!!!!!!!!

How cool that you saw Tony Baxter.

I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This time in 2 days we will be on our plane headed to California!!!!!!!!!!!

[Disneygrl36]

Look at the countdown!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can't believe we leave tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Can't wait to meet everybody!!!!!!!

[Aburns8]

I can't wait to meet everyone as well! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[BriarRosie]

I am at the gate at O'Hare right now waiting for the plane. I am really excited to meet everyone. Guess I will eat some breakfast now. :)

[borntoshop96]

Yep I think that I would be thrilled if Santa brought me this trip.

i am too excited about this..

[stacyz]

Hope you are enjoying your tour - it was a great experience. If your tours guides are Diana, Jaime or Julie, please tell them John, Jake & Stacy say hello. We were on one of the August tours.

[Disneygrl36]

:wave: Hey everybody!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hope all made it home safe.

I thinks it is an understatement to say this was a trip of dreams for us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How great was this trip........so great it is almost hard to put into words.

I sooooo enjoyed meeting & spending time with everyone.

I miss you guys & Disneyland already. :sad2:

Stacy........Diana was one of our guides & she was AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Aburns8]

Welcome back Melanie!

How was the tour you took?

[Disneygrl36]

Welcome back Melanie!

How was the tour you took?

Andrea-the tour was really pretty good. I already knew alot of the info presented, but it was nice to slow down & take a closer look at the park & the details. Going into club 33 was really cool & hearing that the elevator was something Walt saw in Paris & tried to buy but they wouldn't sell it to him so he sent Imagineers over to sketch it from every angle possible so they could come back & recreate it at Disneyland. I asked the hostess about the list to join & she said it is so full that it is now closed & she said the average wait time to get into the Club once you get on the list is 10 years.

[stacyz]

Thanks for letting me know you had Diana as a guide Disneygrl36. She does an excellent job. Hope you had a great adventure.

[hack2112]

Who was you other guide?

By the way, I had Diana before all of you. Yes, I'm setting that territory. :tongue:

[Aburns8]

The other guide was Kristin, and this was her first adventure. She did a wonderful job and had the Disney spirit!

[hack2112]

Well I'm glad you had a good time, but I have one more question.

When you entered the Grand Californian, were you welcomed by a Disney ambassador? If so, was his name Quinn?

[Aburns8]

We were welcomed by a Disney ambassador, but it wasn't Quinn. It would have been nice to meet him since I have heard a lot of wonderful things about him here.

[BriarRosie]

Welcome back everyone! I had a great time meeting you guys. I miss the Clearance Sweatshirt Jacket Brigade already. ;)

Stacy, I told Diana you said hi, and Max, Diana remembered you. I told her I managed to use the "Max Ackerman Technique" because my FP was given back to me on a couple of occasions.

Of course, after we rode Tower of Terror with the group and split up a bit, I rode the Monsters Inc ride with Melanie and Eric (her DH). And what happened at the exit? The Dream Squad awarded us Dream FastPasses.

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I didn't use it, of course. In fact, I didn't use ANY of the FastPasses given to us that day at all. I did a lot of single rider on Toy Story Mania, and I really didn't feel like doing much of anything but walk around. I had a relaxing solo lunch at Carnation Cafe and found Improvgal in the standby line for the candy canes with Sue and Brian.

It was a great trip, and I would definitely do another Adventures by Disney trip someday.

[hack2112]

I'm sorry you guys didn't get to meet, Quinn, he's amazing, as is the rest of the ABD team.

And thank you for using the technique, it means a lot to me. And don't forget to spread it around!

DIANA!!!!!!! I know that one, and I'm glad she's doing this tour. When I had her, she wasn't actually going to do them. I'm glad someone changed their mind, she's great. As was my other guide, Michael.

See, now you have me remenicing...
I remember when Quinn and Robyn were ABD shadows and the Max Ackerman technique was in its infancy.

See, look what you've done, now I need to go back to Disneyland and see all of them.

[Disneygrl36]

We didn't use our dream fast passes either Lori........mine is still all pristine for my SCRAPBOOK!!!!!!!!!
I went back to get my hoodie on Monday & they were all gone. :sad2: That picture of you guys all in your matching hoodies was too cute.

I believe the Disney ambassador that we met was named Liz & she did a great job of welcoming us, but I was hoping to meet Quinn as well.

Diana was the BEST & I about let my mouth hang wide open when we found out it was Kristin's first adventure.......she did a GREAT job.

Got my on-line survey today & gave it EXCELLENT's almost exclusively.

Max, I mentioned you to Diana when we were talking about the blogs. She had fond memories of you guys on the dress rehearsal. Robynn popped by & said hello to us as well as we were having lunch at Cafe Orleans so we met her briefly.

[hack2112]

So not only did you have Diana, but Robyn stopped by? I needed to be on this tour.

I expect to see pictures.

[boo72]

Hi all! I've felt a little lost all week not having our amazing tour guides to tell us where we are going and to have you all to follow around and enjoy the magic with!! :sad1:

I joined the Clearance Sweatshirt Brigade by buying myself one on Sunday evening (couldn't resist). I also bought them for all the girls in my family for Christmas (mom, SIL, niece) :rolleyes1

Any body gotten their Photo Pass info yet? I'm chomping at the bit to get some of those restricted pics that are only on there!

Miss you guys!

[krdisneybound]

Hi everyone: Did Quinn get Ambassador?? I missed it, if he is an Ambassador now. He was great and I sure hope so. I am thinking seriously about doing the Backstage tour again. My family wants to do it also.

[Disneygrl36]

kr.....Quinn did get ambassador. Yeah for him.

So that's what happened to all the hoodies huh Mindy.......you stinker. I have to say my only regret is that we did not take enough time to shop. I had a list of things to look for & I really didn't get any of it. So, I need a trip back to Disneyland just for shopping.:banana: I am waiting eagerly for the photopass info too. I was going to start trying to narrow things down & print out pics but I will need to see those before deciding which ones go in the album & scrapbook.

Max, I have started a trip report. Link below in my siggie. I promise to post lots of pictures.

[Computer Magic]

Andrea-the tour was really pretty good. I already knew alot of the info presented, but it was nice to slow down & take a closer look at the park & the details. Going into club 33 was really cool & hearing that the elevator was something Walt saw in Paris & tried to buy but they wouldn't sell it to him so he sent Imagineers over to sketch it from every angle possible so they could come back & recreate it at Disneyland. I asked the hostess about the list to join & she said it is so full that it is now closed & she said the average wait time to get into the Club once you get on the list is 10 years.This may be spoiling it for others, but I really want to know. Is Club 33 on every ADB tour? I think Walt's Apt is. If so, I really need to to this adventure.

[boo72]

No Club 33 on the ABD tour. Disneygirl did the "Walk in Walt's Footsteps" tour at Disneyland the day after our tour ended and that tour does go into the entryway of Club 33.

You do go to Walt's apt on the ABD tour. You don't just peek in either; you are in there for a while, talking about Walt's time there, looking at the furnishings and pictures and the ABD guides take a group picture. It was a very special and touching experience.

This ABD Backstage Magic tour is well worth it for Disney fans, even though you don't go into Club 33! The tour far exceeded my expecations and it was great to be around others who share the passion of Walt's legacy and the Disney tradition as a whole.

Check out Disneygirl's trip report. She is doing a great job of describing the trip and capturing how I think many of us on the trip felt.

[boo72]

Oh, and I just have to add that:

Melanie, I promise I didn't take all the hoodies!! :confused3 We saw them everywhere! I got most of them at the World of Disney store Downtown, where they had lots in a whole 'clearance' section. I also saw them in different stores at Disneyland and DCA so was able to find other sizes I needed.

I agree though, we needed more time built in to shop!!

[Disneygrl36]

No Club 33 on the ABD tour. Disneygirl did the "Walk in Walt's Footsteps" tour at Disneyland the day after our tour ended and that tour does go into the entryway of Club 33.

You do go to Walt's apt on the ABD tour. You don't just peek in either; you are in there for a while, talking about Walt's time there, looking at the furnishings and pictures and the ABD guides take a group picture. It was a very special and touching experience.

This ABD Backstage Magic tour is well worth it for Disney fans, even though you don't go into Club 33! The tour far exceeded my expecations and it was great to be around others who share the passion of Walt's legacy and the Disney tradition as a whole.

Check out Disneygirl's trip report. She is doing a great job of describing the trip and capturing how I think many of us on the trip felt.

Oh, and I just have to add that:

Melanie, I promise I didn't take all the hoodies!! :confused3 We saw them everywhere! I got most of them at the World of Disney store Downtown, where they had lots in a whole 'clearance' section. I also saw them in different stores at Disneyland and DCA so was able to find other sizes I needed.

I agree though, we needed more time built in to shop!!

Thanks for answering the question about Club 33 Mindy. Also thanks for the plug for my trip report.
I only went to look for the hoodie at the shop in Adventureland where the rest of the girls found it. I honestly did not shop much at all. We went in World of Disney but it was a quick trip through there to look for a scrapbook. I bet I could call Disneyland merchandise & they might be able to hook me up.
I wish I had taken more time on Sun or Mon to shop, but oh well.