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MAGICFOR2

03-13-2008, 04:14 PM

We are at the 3 mo, 14 day mark, and I just have to start writing a pre-trippie! I'm getting Spring Fever, and one of the ways I know to harness the excitement of a pending Disney trip, is to start writing! :cloud9:

As you may have noticed in the title, a ship was involved, and then NOT!

Our 2008 vacation plans began about 18 mos. ago, when our oldest DS24 and DDIL came home from their honeymoon in the World and DCL to the Eastern Caribbean and said we should ALL go in 2008 - ALL meaning DH and I, DS24 and DDIL26 along with DS23, DDIL23 and DGS3. The plan was to cruise before the girls had any more babies :rolleyes1

So Feb 2007 I booked an alternate Western for all of us, sail date Sept 27, 2008, 3 cabins close together - "Double Dip" and everything! :banana: :banana: :banana: We had so much fun with our planning - we assumed DS23 and DDIL23 would be just about to start their Masters in Education year and everything would be great..... well, planning that far in advance does have its share of surprises!

First, our family has been blessed with two new babies - DGS,10mo to DS24, and DGD,7mo to DS23! Of course I am :cloud9: !

Second, we learned that school would not work out for DS23 and DDIL23! So they decided they wouldn't be cruising with us. :sad2: We were so disappointed. DGS,3 had been talking about "going on the big boat, see Mickey!" already. How could we disappoint him?

Well, DH, being the best "papa" ever, decided that we would "see Mickey!" So we made a reservation for DLH on June 29th - my birthday - using our DVC points!! :woohoo: DGS has forgotten all about the boat, but not about the mouse! We'll have 4 days in a Disney park for my birthday!!! Then we'll stop at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom for July 4th on the way home!

Third, with job changes and budget challenges for DS24, we have now changed our DCL to an all-inclusive in Puerta Vallarta! We are still very excited to be vacationing on the beach together - we will have to plan a cruise for ALL of us again sometime!

So, with the background information posted, I'll introduce the cast for our DL trip:

Me, 48, Cinderella - Disney obsessed grandma, who was Disney deprived as a child and loves to make up for it every chance I get.
DH, 46, Jiminy - the world's best papa who "grew up" at DL and lives to make me happy.
DS23 - Goofy - fun loving, working hard to finish school and really needs a break!
DDIL23 - Tink - great mommy, wonderful DIL, and also working really hard!
DGS3 - Donald - Smart, handsome, (watch that temper! ) has a great sense of humor and fun and loves Disney Channel, and can't wait to meet the mouse!
DGD7mo - Minnie - Beautiful of course! Laughs easily, and will probably love all of the kiddie rides at 11mo! We are having a blast planning her vacation wardrobe!

I plan to post our vacation plans here with all of the pre-obsessing that makes the planning fun - DH just doesn't get that part :lovestruc It won't be quite like the world, because there's not much for ADRs, etc., but I hope I don't bore my readers while providing an outlet for my Disney obsession!

Thanks for coming on our ROAD TRIP!!!!

Camster0307

03-14-2008, 07:23 AM

Yay - I'm first!:banana:

Can't wait to read more about your plans and looking forward to seeing plenty of pix of the grandkiddies!

karajeboo

03-14-2008, 10:13 AM

Hey Tammie! :wave2:

I'm ready for the ride! Let's go!:cool1:

Your trip sounds fabulous - I look forward to hearing more!

ahibird

03-14-2008, 01:55 PM

Hey, found you guys... Good thing Cammie posted that your PTR was on the DisneyLAND TR board, or I would have continued to wander lost on the WDW PTR board wondering what happened to everyone :confused3

Willing and waiting to hear more !!! :yay:

MAGICFOR2

03-14-2008, 02:09 PM

Yay - I'm first!:banana:

Can't wait to read more about your plans and looking forward to seeing plenty of pix of the grandkiddies!

Hey Tammie! :wave2:

I'm ready for the ride! Let's go!:cool1:

Your trip sounds fabulous - I look forward to hearing more!

Hey, found you guys... Good thing Cammie posted that your PTR was on the DisneyLAND TR board, or I would have continued to wander lost on the WDW PTR board wondering what happened to everyone :confused3

Willing and waiting to hear more !!! :yay:

Thanks girls! So glad you are coming along for the ride with me! I wish we were leaving sooner!

Spartangirl

03-14-2008, 03:06 PM

Hi Tammie! I'm in too! :goodvibes

I can't wait to hear more!!! :thumbsup2

winkers

03-15-2008, 01:43 AM

I found you!

tttessa

03-15-2008, 02:19 AM

Hi Tammie,
great start, waiting for more now - love to read pretrippies, makes it more exciting.....

Tessa

jordanyosh

03-15-2008, 07:07 PM

I'm here...now I just have to read...:rolleyes:

MAGICFOR2

03-16-2008, 12:41 AM

Hi Tammie! I'm in too! :goodvibes

I can't wait to hear more!!! :thumbsup2

Lynne! Glad you're here - I should bring you along to take pics!

I found you!

Hi Winkie! Glad you're here!

Hi Tammie,
great start, waiting for more now - love to read pretrippies, makes it more exciting.....

Tessa

Hi Tessa! I can't wait to read yours!

I'm here...now I just have to read...:rolleyes:

Jordan! Thanks for stopping by - maybe we'll get to see you when we're down there!

jordanyosh

03-16-2008, 12:46 AM

punkin413

03-16-2008, 08:19 AM

hey, tammie! i'm along for the ride. sounds like an interesting one!!! :goodvibes

MAGICFOR2

03-16-2008, 08:29 AM

I don't have any trips planned around that time so I should be around.

Sorry about no cruises. I would like to go back on a cruise, but wouldn't want to go by myself. So I'm waiting for Derek and Wendy to go back...However, they just did the Mediterranean DCL this past summer. So, I don't see a DCL cruise until 2010....:sad2:

I hope you get someone to cruise with you again soon - Jim's uncle in Anaheim talked about sailing with all of us on the new ship sailing in 2011 - for his daughter's HS graduation - so that might be our next. I looked at a 3 or 4 day to add to our trip next year, but the cost for a short cruise doesn't make sense when compared to a 7 day - hard for me to do.

hey, tammie! i'm along for the ride. sounds like an interesting one!!! :goodvibes

DAWN! Glad you're here! Yah, a road trip with babies is always...interesting. ;) Are you all packed yet? You must be just about "too excited to sleep!"

punkin413

03-16-2008, 08:47 AM

DAWN! Glad you're here! Yah, a road trip with babies is always...interesting. ;) Are you all packed yet? You must be just about "too excited to sleep!"

haha! nope, not yet. i've still got over a month and ray would really think i'd lost it if i started packing! :laughing:

Spartangirl

03-16-2008, 01:31 PM

Lynne! Glad you're here - I should bring you along to take pics!

A trip to Disneyland to take pictures??? I could handle that! ;)

MAGICFOR2

03-17-2008, 12:18 AM

Lynne, Can't think of anyone who would do a better job!

MAGICFOR2

03-17-2008, 12:49 AM

Hi everyone - thanks to all who have joined me in my PTR excitement! I am really feeling ready to take off today! It is windy and cold - some snowflakes today - I need some :sunny: badly!

So today, DDIL and I decided to channel our excitement by planning our days at DLR. We don't want to "commando" especially with little ones, but we wanted to know what the babies can go on, and have a general idea of what we can do. Our plan is to do everything we can with Donald, and then find a little "adult time" during naps and bedtimes - taking turns with that - whatever we can get in, we will!

**Two things I definitely want to do - get a DOLE WHIP, and ride DUMBO*** These are two things I wanted to do at WDW last Summer and didn't get to. Dumbo I have never done. Just want to do the classic.

**One thing Jiminy wants to do - ride TOT ** - he missed it last year at WDW and the year before at CA.

So, our plan for the first two days:

Sunday, June 29th - My Birthday!
Arrive 12:00pm - check-in
Lunch - DTD
Grocery Store for breakfast items & snacks
Naptime for Donald and Minnie
6:00 p.m. - Dinner - Goofy's Kitchen
DTD- Build-A-Bear

Monday, June 30th - Disneyland
8:00 - Toontown Madness
-Mickey and Minnie houses
-Chip-N-Dale's Treehouse
-Roger Rabbit
-Gadget's Go Coaster
***Fantasyland**
- Peter Pan
-Dumbo
(Jiminy runs for FP to Buzz Lightyear)
- Mad Tea Party
- Buzz
12:00 - Lunch - Club Buzz
(FP for Space Mountain?)
1:00 - Nappie time for Donald and Minnie
(Jiminy and Cinderella do Space Mountain and Indiana Jones )
3:30 - head for Aladdin show at CA
5:00 - Dinner - Joe's Crabshack
7:00 - Back to Fantasyland? Swim?
- Pinocchio's Daring Journey
- Storybookland Canal Boats
- Carousel

9:00pm - Bedtime for babies
(Tink and Goofy to Disneyland?)

It seems like our plan is a little ambitious, but we have found that getting there for rope drop affords you alot of time to "get things done" early and then relax later.

Any thoughts???

Camster0307

03-17-2008, 06:11 AM

punkin413

03-17-2008, 08:56 AM

i'm clueless when it comes to DL, so i have no advice on your plans.......i just wish you luck with them! i hope to make it there one day. DH and i want to do a trip where we go to yellowstone and then drive down the california coast and of course DL will be involved in that! i want to wait until we have a child though because i hear DL is great for kids. :thumbsup2

Camster0307

03-17-2008, 10:36 AM

i want to wait until we have a child though because i hear DL is great for kids. :thumbsup2

Aren't we all kids here?;)

MAGICFOR2

03-17-2008, 07:07 PM

Tammie - Your plans look great! Since your grandkids are still young - I agree, it's a good idea to plan things as early as you can. Those babies certainly like to get up with the sun, don't they? Might as well take advantage of it!

And -- Dumbo -- it's a MUST-DO for us every trip also!:love:

(I can't remember - have you been to DL before?)

Yes, they do get up with the sun! I was thinking since the DLH is walking distance, we should be able to come back and forth without too much time wasted - good for nappie time. We have actually been to DL quite a bit - DH has an uncle in the Anaheim area who is our age - we visit them almost every year and DL is usually part of the vacation! I never get tired of it - it is different than WDW for sure.

i'm clueless when it comes to DL, so i have no advice on your plans.......i just wish you luck with them! i hope to make it there one day. DH and i want to do a trip where we go to yellowstone and then drive down the california coast and of course DL will be involved in that! i want to wait until we have a child though because i hear DL is great for kids. :thumbsup2

DL is great for kids of all ages! ;) SpartanGirl did the trip you're describing, minus yellowstone - it made a really great report and she took fab pics! You might want to check it out - she is on this thread!

Aren't we all kids here?;)

That's what I was thinking! I always let myself be a kid at Disney! :cutie:

punkin413

03-17-2008, 07:26 PM

Aren't we all kids here?;)

very true! :goodvibes

DL is great for kids of all ages! ;) SpartanGirl did the trip you're describing, minus yellowstone - it made a really great report and she took fab pics! You might want to check it out - she is on this thread!

i've actually read that and it was part of the inspiration for the trip! DH has always wanted to go to yellowstone. i added the california coast part. i figured it's doable if we plan it well. that's WAY off in the future so i've got plenty of time! :laughing:

SwansLoveDisney

03-18-2008, 08:17 AM

I'm excited to read your DL plans. It will definitely help me with my plans for my upcoming DL trip!

MAGICFOR2

03-18-2008, 02:13 PM

I'm excited to read your DL plans. It will definitely help me with my plans for my upcoming DL trip!

Thanks for coming along! It will be a little different with everything revolving around the little ones, but I'll take pics of the big stuff, too! When are you going to DL again?

SwansLoveDisney

03-18-2008, 02:19 PM

Thanks for coming along! It will be a little different with everything revolving around the little ones, but I'll take pics of the big stuff, too! When are you going to DL again?

We're supposed to go in April, so I won't get to see your pics before. However, reading your plans will just help me to know what's there since I've never been!

MAGICFOR2

03-18-2008, 02:32 PM

Day Three - California Adventure

Sleep In! :banana: :banana: CA opens at 10am

Soarin'
Toy Story Mania (NEW!)
Heimlich's Chew Chew Train
Princess Dot's Puddle Park
Tuck-N-Roll Bumper Cars
1:00- Lunch - Corn Dog Castle -(world's best, according to UtahMama!)
1:30 - Nappie Time for Donald and Minnie!
(Goofy and Tink Ride TOT, CS, ...?)
3:30 - Head to Playhouse Disney Live,
5:00 - Ride Monster's Inc.
5:30 - Dinner - MiMis Cafe
7:00 - Kid's choice - Brother Bear? Swim?
9:00pm - Bedtime for Donald and Minnie
(Jiminy and Cindy to Disneyland for Splash Mtn and POC, fireworks)

Day Four up next!

MAGICFOR2

03-19-2008, 12:51 AM

This will be another ambitious day - our last!

July 2nd - Disneyland - Bright and Early!

8:00am - TOMORROWLAND!
-Nemo
-Get FP for Buzz
-Autopia

ADVENTURELAND
***GET A DOLE WHIP***:banana: :banana: :banana:
-Jungle Cruise
-Pirate's Lair

FRONTIERLAND

11:00 - Lunch - Horseshoe or Stage Door Cafe
-Shooting Gallery
-Get FP for TOT (Jiminy and Cindy)
-Winnie the Pooh? (Donald and Minnie)
1:00 - Nap Time and Swim
Jiminy and Cindy ride Grizzly Rapids, TOT and CS!

5:00 - Dinner - Tony Roma's

6:00 - Parade - Disneyland
7:00 - 9:00 - Shopping/Swimming?
9:00 - 12:00 -Bedtime - Goofy and Tink to Disneyland

Next - What else?

MAGICFOR2

03-19-2008, 03:21 AM

We're supposed to go in April, so I won't get to see your pics before. However, reading your plans will just help me to know what's there since I've never been!

April will be a fun time to be there! Don't forget a light jacket - it may still be a little breezy in the morning and evenings.

There are alot of fun restaurants on S Harbour as well as W Katella, I believe - there aren't so many TS type places at DL. I love Joe's Crabshack, if you haven't been! It's on S Harbour, past Orangewood. We walked there from the convention center - took about 10 min.

I'll look forward to YOUR pics! :3dglasses

Camster0307

03-19-2008, 07:03 AM

Hey Tammie!

Your plans are coming together!:banana: I love how you've scheduled time to get a Dole Whip!:laughing: Can you believe, I'm been going to WDW for 10 years and have yet to get one of those. I keep saying one of these days, I have to try the Dole Whip and a turkey leg - they seem like the "Disney" thing to do! Although, I think the Dole Whip is alot less scarier!:scared:

MAGICFOR2

03-20-2008, 07:41 AM

MAGICFOR2

03-20-2008, 05:08 PM

I have been so busy thinking about the Disneyland part of our vacation, that I forgot about the other fun and maybe not so fun parts of our trip!

Our full itinerary:

Fri, June 27th - 4pm
- pile in the mini-van, 3yr old, 11mo old and four adults! If any of you have read Jiminy's Girl's TR - I wanted you to know I will be hiding all of the cameras during this part of the trip - I don't want my DIL to take pics of "grandma snoring in the van!" :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:
- 10PM - arrive at Stockton, check in at LaQuinta

Sat, June 28th - 7am
- leave for Bakersfield - visit with DB and DSIL. They are invited to join us at DL - don't know if they will.
-Staying at Marriott

Sun, June 29th - Wed, July 2 - DLR

Thurs, July 3rd - 10am - leave for Vallejo
- 4pm - check in at Marriott

Fri, July 4th - day at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom:yay:
- big roller coasters for Goofy, Tink and Jiminy
- Grandma on baby duty :lovestruc
- visit the animals with the kiddies

Sat, July 5th - 8am - head for home (6 hrs):sad2:

We are really looking forward to Six Flags! We took our boys there when they were small - it was Marine World, Africa USA then. They got to feed the giraffes by hand and there was a great acquarium! Now they have rides and animals!

jordanyosh

03-21-2008, 06:37 PM

FYI Tammie,

Cheesecake Factory, PF Changs, Cal Pizza Kitchen and Bubba Gumps opened right on katella. Between harbor and the 5 fwy...

Camster0307

03-21-2008, 06:40 PM

Tammie - There are other things to do outside of Disneyland?

jordanyosh

03-21-2008, 07:04 PM

No sleeping pix? I'm bummed.....;)

MAGICFOR2

03-21-2008, 09:56 PM

FYI Tammie,

Cheesecake Factory, PF Changs, Cal Pizza Kitchen and Bubba Gumps opened right on katella. Between harbor and the 5 fwy...

Oh yum! I forgot Jim told me they were building them - we might need to trade MiMis for Cheesecake Factory! I vote for Cal Pizza Kitchen, but I might get outvoted in favor of Tony Roma's! ;)

Tammie - There are other things to do outside of Disneyland?

:lmao: We usually stay with family when we're there, Commando the parks in two days, and then play laser tag at Camelot Pizza, go to Medieval Times, Sea World, Universal, Speed Zone ....then we need a vacation from our vacation! :rotfl2:

No sleeping pix? I'm bummed.....;)

:rolleyes1

tinkermell

03-21-2008, 11:02 PM

:rotfl2: I know! When you see people eating those turkey legs, it always reminds me of the Flintstones or something! I didn't know about the Dole Whip until I was on the DIS, starting in late 2005. I didn't get one at DL in 2006, nor last year at MK. I just get busy and don't see the opportunity - so this time I thought I'd put it on the list! :goodvibesHi there!

I'm enjoying your pre-trippie very much!

Anyways I never really knew about Dole Whips until I joined the DIS. And I've been to DL many many times growing up. Anyways the first time we saw the line for the Whips, my DD14 and I thought it was for the Tiki Room. So I asked some people in line what it was for. "Dole Whips" they said. Huh??? I looked at my DD and said "They must be good to wait in a line like this." So we waited, and guess what? It is now a must do on every trip for us. That is all she talks about when we go. We have to leave room for a Whip. :love:

That and a corndog!:rolleyes1

Yummy!!!!!!!!! :cool1:

MAGICFOR2

03-22-2008, 01:19 AM

Thanks for joining in, Tinkermell! I look forward to hearing your perspective - you have probably been to DL more than I have. I am really determined to have that Dole Whip this time! I'm not sure if I should have the "ice cream" or the float. :confused3

MAGICFOR2

03-22-2008, 01:30 AM

I went back over our plans, and realized I didn't leave any time for Jiminy to ride TOT! Can't do that - guess we'll either have to forgo the second trip on Soarin' and do TOT, then see if there is any more time left. So much to do, so little time! :goodvibes

winkers

03-22-2008, 01:34 AM

I had my first Cheesecake factory "experience" last week! Oh my heck, I was in heaven! My sister had to count to "10" to make me decide on what type I wanted!:rotfl:

MAGICFOR2

03-22-2008, 01:35 AM

I had my first Cheesecake factory "experience" last week! Oh my heck, I was in heaven! My sister had to count to "10" to make me decide on what type I wanted!:rotfl:

I know! It is so hard, and then the rest of the menu is so good, it's hard to have room for desert! DH loves their shrimp sandwich! You're up late, too!

winkers

03-22-2008, 01:38 AM

I know! It is so hard, and then the rest of the menu is so good, it's hard to have room for desert! DH loves their shrimp sandwich! You're up late, too!

I just got back from play rehearsal. So now I'll be awake for awhile. I have to get up and be back at the theater at 8:30.........

tinkermell

03-22-2008, 09:38 AM

tinkermell

03-22-2008, 09:51 AM

I noticed you don't have any fireworks planned? Have you seen them since the 50th Anniversary?
They are the best in my opinion, and are always my highlight at DL!

Are you going to see Alladin?

Oh and I live one hour north of Bakersfield, in Tulare. You will pass right by it.

MAGICFOR2

03-22-2008, 07:50 PM

Hi again. :goodvibes
I would just try the plain ole whip first. Some people don't like the float.

Okay, that's what I'll do! :thumbsup2

I noticed you don't have any fireworks planned? Have you seen them since the 50th Anniversary?
They are the best in my opinion, and are always my highlight at DL!

Are you going to see Alladin?

Oh and I live one hour north of Bakersfield, in Tulare. You will pass right by it.

We watched the fireworks from DTD in 2006 - they had the music piped in - it was beautiful! We are hoping to ask for a view of DTD so we can watch from our balcony- we have a suite so we have to request the view when we get there - maybe they will accomodate us since it's my birthday! With the little ones, fireworks will be too late, but when we take turns with our adult time we might see them. DH gets really freaked out by the lack of crowd control at DL during fireworks and parades. It is alot more controlled at MK.

We are going to see Aladin on day 2. Have you seen it?

Hey! We'll wave at you when we drive by - you are lucky to live so close to the House of Mouse! Have a nice Easter!

jordanyosh

03-24-2008, 02:43 AM

MAGICFOR2

03-24-2008, 01:07 PM

FYI...the Corn Dog Castle is AWESOME. If you like spicy, they have a spicy hot link corn dog...mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Finding Nemo the Musical
Festival of the Lion King
Aladdin
Voyage of the Little Mermaid
Beauty and the Beast

in that order. My preferences only.

Yummm! I love corndogs! Glad to know your preferences - helps me know I would like Aladdin! I haven't seen Finding Nemo yet.

MAGICFOR2

03-25-2008, 12:00 AM

We just watched "Enchanted" tonight for the first time - it was really fun! I really loved the chipmunk :lovestruc

So DDIL and I have been looking at all of the designs on the DISign boards. We wanted to make matching family T-shirts for the first day of our trip. There are so many cute designs that we will probably have matching or themed T-shirts for all 3 days in the park! For the 1st day, we will all have our fav characters with a Mickey head. Because we don't believe in having our children's names on their clothing, making them vulnerable to "stranger danger," we are going to go with: Papa, Gramma, Mommy, Daddy, (Buzz or Donald), and Minnie :

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb317/rumblytumbly_bucket/Customized%202/mickeyearwdwjason.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb317/rumblytumbly_bucket/Customized%202/citarellatink.jpg

These are just a couple of examples - you get the idea.

We also like these 3-D examples for another day, maybe adding some polka-dot ribbon for the girls!

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb317/rumblytumbly_bucket/Customized%202/minnieheadbowwdwamber.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb317/rumblytumbly_bucket/Customized%202/minnieheadbowbarry.jpg

And then we have the sports-nuts and princesses!

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb317/rumblytumbly_bucket/Customized%202/chipdale2008.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb317/rumblytumbly_bucket/Customized%202/princessjackie.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb317/rumblytumbly_bucket/Customized%202/baseballTEAMBANKS.jpg

These are only a few of the DISigns we are considering - we need more days to wear more shirts!!! Now I truly am a Disney Geek!!! What surprises me is that my DDIL had the idea, and she isn't a Geek - she was a cheerleader - and my whole family is excited to wear the shirts! I am converting my DIS family!

I need to get online and make our motel reservations for our coming and going!

jordanyosh

03-25-2008, 01:14 AM

Great iron ons.........

Camster0307

03-25-2008, 06:42 AM

Tammie - Great shirt designs!:thumbsup2

Now, I'm creatively-challenged, so answer me this: When you decide on a design you like, do you just click on it and print it onto a iron-on paper? Where do they sell that type of paper? And then, do you just use undershirts to iron them on to?

Don't know if I can convince my 12yr.old to dress like me - but I'd like to try!

MAGICFOR2

03-25-2008, 04:07 PM

Great iron ons.........

Thanks! I think we're really getting carried away!

Tammie - Great shirt designs!:thumbsup2

Now, I'm creatively-challenged, so answer me this: When you decide on a design you like, do you just click on it and print it onto a iron-on paper? Where do they sell that type of paper? And then, do you just use undershirts to iron them on to?

Don't know if I can convince my 12yr.old to dress like me - but I'd like to try!

Okay, I'm creatively challenged, too! You can find tons on the DISign boards. Kara gave me the link, http://s205.photobucket.com/albums/bb317/rumblytumbly_bucket/, (thanks, Kara!) and then I opened the
designs I wanted, copied and pasted them to My Pictures. My DDIL is going to do the rest - I don't know how to change the writing, but apparently, you send the design to Microsoft Paint, then remove the name that is there and write the names you want in there. You can download Walt Disney script. I can send you the file, if you want.

Here's another suggestion: You can join a thread of a DISigner you like and ask them for the names, and viola! It appears on the thread for you to copy and paste.

The transfer paper can be purchased at Staples or at the fabric store. You can just use undershirts, or plain T-shirts, whatever. I have read that you don't iron it on your ironing board - not hard enough. Use a cutting board with a pillow case over it and NO STEAM!

I'm going to use a t-shirt with a little thicker material that includes spandex or lycra. I just like wearing that fabric better. My DDIL wants one of those thin ones that the kids like these days.

You should try to make the shirts - it would be fun! If you get them done, post some pics! :thumbsup2

nikki&petey

03-25-2008, 04:39 PM

Please keep us updated. I am taking an 11 month old myself in September and am curious about how your GD does.

Camster0307

03-25-2008, 04:54 PM

Okay, I'm creatively challenged, too! You can find tons on the DISign boards. Kara gave me the link, http://s205.photobucket.com/albums/bb317/rumblytumbly_bucket/, (thanks, Kara!) and then I opened the
designs I wanted, copied and pasted them to My Pictures. My DDIL is going to do the rest - I don't know how to change the writing, but apparently, you send the design to Microsoft Paint, then remove the name that is there and write the names you want in there. You can download Walt Disney script. I can send you the file, if you want.

Here's another suggestion: You can join a thread of a DISigner you like and ask them for the names, and viola! It appears on the thread for you to copy and paste.

The transfer paper can be purchased at Staples or at the fabric store. You can just use undershirts, or plain T-shirts, whatever. I have read that you don't iron it on your ironing board - not hard enough. Use a cutting board with a pillow case over it and NO STEAM!

I'm going to use a t-shirt with a little thicker material that includes spandex or lycra. I just like wearing that fabric better. My DDIL wants one of those thin ones that the kids like these days.

You should try to make the shirts - it would be fun! If you get them done, post some pics! :thumbsup2

Ok, I'm a little intimidated by this - Microsoft Paint? I think I have that. What's pathetic is I could probably give this project to my 12yr.old and she would figure it out in a heartbeat! I think I will check out the DesignBoard.

I'll post pix of mine - if you post pix of yours!

MAGICFOR2

03-25-2008, 04:57 PM

Please keep us updated. I am taking an 11 month old myself in September and am curious about how your GD does.

Thanks for coming along! I will be sure to include details about the "baby stuff."

Ok, I'm a little intimidated by this - Microsoft Paint? I think I have that. What's pathetic is I could probably give this project to my 12yr.old and she would figure it out in a heartbeat! I think I will check out the DesignBoard.

I'll post pix of mine - if you post pix of yours!

I think the Paint comes with the Windows XP. Maybe it is called Windows Paint? :confused3 You're right, your DD could probably knock it right out!
Okay, we have a deal! :rotfl2:

MAGICFOR2

03-26-2008, 11:17 PM

Just a quick update. Yesterday I made ressies for our hotel stays on the way down to DLR and back: The whole 4 days will cost us $3.00! :banana: I have Marriott bucks from my company, so I planned our nights at Marriott hotels!

Fri, June 27th - Modesto Springhill Suites

Jun 28 - Bakersfield - Springhill Suites

July 3 & 4 - Vallejo - Courtyard

It feels good to have another piece of our trip done! I can't wait until I can call for PS for Goofy's Kitchen!! :woohoo:

SwansLoveDisney

03-27-2008, 08:59 AM

MAGICFOR2

03-28-2008, 12:34 AM

3 dollars?!? You can't beat that! Gotta love those rewards points!

I couldn't believe it! I thought we would end up paying about $20 per night, but they gave a great military discount! My vouchers are for $100 a piece with no change back. At one place, I will have about $11.00. Hopefully they have one of those little snack coolers with some wine or something. I might as well use it all, right?

MAGICFOR2

03-28-2008, 12:37 AM

Camster0307

03-28-2008, 06:00 AM

3 MONTHS!!! :cheer2:

I was shopping for some "convention clothes" today and came across the chocolate Mary Jane crocs. I almost bought them, but decided to wait until I get back from Atlanta in April. It brought back memories of how I melted a perfect pair last year in the dryer - had a really stupid moment -someone told me to put them in the dryer so I could mold them to the shape of my feet! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

WARNING: don't try this at home! :confused:

Oh Tammie, Tammie, Tammie! WHO told you that?:confused:

I never got into the crocs - my DDs love them though. I love my Teva flipflops to walk around WDW in - very comfy! I've tried the crocs on and I think they look so funny on my feet!

MAGICFOR2

03-29-2008, 08:36 PM

Oh Tammie, Tammie, Tammie! WHO told you that?:confused:

I never got into the crocs - my DDs love them though. I love my Teva flipflops to walk around WDW in - very comfy! I've tried the crocs on and I think they look so funny on my feet!

my DSIS told me to melt the crocs :rotfl2: They do look funny on everyone! They have some really cute sandals and even dressy ones, now too! The only time my legs hurt last year was the day I wore my tennies. I've heard good things about the Teva, too!

I bought a pair of crocs flip flops last year though - the piece in between my toes was so big, that it rubbed all the skin off my first two toes and even on the ball of my foot in one trip to the pool. Needless to say, I haven't worn those again.

SwansLoveDisney

03-29-2008, 09:00 PM

I never thought I would be a crocs person...I think they're hideous!

BUT...they saved my feet on my last trip. My feet never hurt once the whole time we were there!

MAGICFOR2

03-29-2008, 09:06 PM

I never thought I would be a crocs person...I think they're hideous!

BUT...they saved my feet on my last trip. My feet never hurt once the whole time we were there!

I know! I thought they were just gardening shoes! But after I saw the Mickey Heads, I had to get a pair!

MAGICFOR2

03-29-2008, 09:11 PM

Just a quick thought - the kids just came back from a road trip to Tacoma - 7 hrs from here on a good day - their first real road trip with 2 babies!

They are pretty sure they want to fly now. :rotfl2: I reminded them that we have the trip broken up quite well, and flying would be $2000 more than driving, and we would have to skip Six Flags. They seem to think we can fly here to John Wayne to San Fran and back to here for the same price as round trip. I don't think so.... I'll let you know what we decide. This was supposed to be a budget trip because we already had the cruise turned Puerta Vallarta booked.... :rolleyes1

jordanyosh

03-29-2008, 09:58 PM

After all that planning? Hotel booking? Money saving?:headache: :scared:

Keep us updated....

MAGICFOR2

03-30-2008, 02:03 AM

After all that planning? Hotel booking? Money saving?:headache: :scared:

Keep us updated....

Okay, actually it was DS who was quite frazzled by his little family - DDIL and I feel we'll be okay - so after investigating, we could fly SW pretty reasonably, and use the vouchers for a suite at the Courtyard there at the convention center for the last two nights, but the clincher is, to get affordable flights, we would have to DRIVE 5 hrs each way.

We got him convinced that driving 5 hrs to fly 3 hrs, spend $1000 more, plus rent a car really wasn't worth it - score one for the girls! :dance3: So we're still with our original plan!

Camster0307

03-30-2008, 07:07 AM

[COLOR=royalblue]We got him convinced that driving 5 hrs to fly 3 hrs, spend $1000 more, plus rent a car really wasn't worth it - score one for the girls! :dance3: So we're still with our original plan!

It takes a woman to be the voice of reason!:laughing:

Bloodhound

03-31-2008, 06:43 PM

Hi we're in the "thinging about it stage" of planning a trip to DL this fall. we went to WDW last Sept our TR is ... Half a Ton of Big Guys Takes on the World ... So I hope I get some great ideas from you.

MAGICFOR2

03-31-2008, 07:04 PM

It takes a woman to be the voice of reason!:laughing:

Girls rule and boys drool! Ha! Ha! :laughing:

Hi we're in the "thinging about it stage" of planning a trip to DL this fall. we went to WDW last Sept our TR is ... Half a Ton of Big Guys Takes on the World ... So I hope I get some great ideas from you.

Thanks for coming along! I started reading your TR - looked like fun - then I didn't subscribe and forgot what it was called! I'll come over there.

winkers

03-31-2008, 10:19 PM

My kids have all gotten used to 12 hour trips at least twice a year from the time they were babies, so it's totally do-able. And I haven't left any of them by the side of the road, yet!

Bloodhound

04-01-2008, 01:50 PM

Girls rule and boys drool! Ha! Ha! :laughing:

Thanks for coming along! I started reading your TR - looked like fun - then I didn't subscribe and forgot what it was called! I'll come over there.

Hey click on my "Bloodhound" and then on "all my post" is a easy way to find it...Happy April Fools Day

MAGICFOR2

04-01-2008, 11:32 PM

My kids have all gotten used to 12 hour trips at least twice a year from the time they were babies, so it's totally do-able. And I haven't left any of them by the side of the road, yet!

I know! That's what I told them! We used to do 13 hr trips with our two boys when they were babies - 19 mo apart - But of course their children are different! :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Hey click on my "Bloodhound" and then on "all my post" is a easy way to find it...Happy April Fools Day

Thanks! Is that really true? :lmao: You did follow it with Happy April Fools...:rolleyes1

Bloodhound

04-02-2008, 12:22 PM

I know! That's what I told them! We used to do 13 hr trips with our two boys when they were babies - 19 mo apart - But of course their children are different! :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Thanks! Is that really true? :lmao: You did follow it with Happy April Fools...:rolleyes1

Yes it is true..lol

MAGICFOR2

04-06-2008, 10:39 AM

Just a quick note to keep my thread up and running! I know I don't have a whole lot going on right now, but I appreciate my readers:grouphug:

I called my DB in Bakersfield yesterday - we plan to spend the 28th with them and BBQ, swim, catch up. Then, they may pull their RV down and stay near DL and tour with us! They have two adorable little boys - actually 9 and 11, but small for their ages - we would love to have them come with us - provided they can put up with all the "tiny tot" stuff we're doing! :thumbsup2

I went online and ordered DH some new running shoes today - he'll probably wear them in the park. I ordered some new TEVA sandals and flip flops to trade off with my crocs. I'll post pics when they get here!

Have a great week, everyone! I'm off to Atlanta for a convention on Tuesday - going to a roaring 20s party - I'll post a pic of my costume!

jordanyosh

04-10-2008, 03:03 PM

Hope you're having a great time at the convention......

MAGICFOR2

04-19-2008, 01:47 AM

Hope you're having a great time at the convention......

I did have a great time! Sorry I'm having such a hard time catching up on all the threads - I actually had work to do when I got back! :goodvibes

BTW, how do you get the title of your link to BE the link? I read how, but I couldn't get it to work. Thanks.

MAGICFOR2

04-19-2008, 01:51 AM

Update! We will have company at DL! I called my DB in Bakersfield to see if he would be there when we come through - they decided to pull their 5th wheel to an RV park near DL and join us! :banana: :banana: :banana: We are excited to have DB, SIL and their two adorable boys joining us! DGS loves the boys! We may have some separate touring time, as the older boys will want to go on more "big" rides. They are actually 10 and 12, but small for their ages, so they seem younger. They are always so good with DGS! :love:

Camster0307

04-19-2008, 09:01 AM

Hey Tammie!

Great news about more family being able to join you! Now, does this screw up any of your ADRs?

MAGICFOR2

04-20-2008, 11:17 PM

Hey Tammie!

Great news about more family being able to join you! Now, does this screw up any of your ADRs?

Thanks Cammie. We aren't that excited about the restaurants in the parks as we are at WDW, so the only ADR we'll be making - at the 60 day mark is for Goofy's Kitchen the first night! I'm going to ask DB if they will be joining us before I call. There are alot of fun places to eat dinner on the two streets surrounding the resort area, so we are going to check those out:
Joe's Crab Shack
Mimi's
Cheesecake Factory
P.F. Changs
Tony Roma's

We ate at Rainforest Cafe when DGS was 18mo old, and he was terrified! :scared1: We had to take turns waiting outside with him, so we'll skip that one this time! :rotfl2: We do like Blue Bayou, but this is our squeeze in budget trip, so I guess we'll do that one another time, too!

stagemomx3

04-21-2008, 08:06 AM

Camster0307

04-21-2008, 08:15 AM

Thanks Cammie. We aren't that excited about the restaurants in the parks as we are at WDW, so the only ADR we'll be making - at the 60 day mark is for Goofy's Kitchen the first night! I'm going to ask DB if they will be joining us before I call. There are alot of fun places to eat dinner on the two streets surrounding the resort area, so we are going to check those out:
Joe's Crab Shack
Mimi's
Cheesecake Factory
P.F. Changs
Tony Roma's

We ate at Rainforest Cafe when DGS was 18mo old, and he was terrified! :scared1: We had to take turns waiting outside with him, so we'll skip that one this time! :rotfl2: We do like Blue Bayou, but this is our squeeze in budget trip, so I guess we'll do that one another time, too!

Have you ever been to P.F.Changs? I love that place. We had a few in NJ; but only one in Boston. Past few years, more are popping up around here. Was so excited they went into the mall by me that just had a major renovation. Now, I can get my fix - the sea bass w/sauteed spinach - :love: !

SwansLoveDisney

04-21-2008, 08:18 AM

Bloodhound

04-21-2008, 08:31 AM

Hi, where does the Mr Toad Ride fit into your shedule? Ive herd this is a must do ride and did not see it on your list.

MAGICFOR2

04-21-2008, 11:28 PM

:cool1: Whoo a Disneyland pre-trippie for me to read. Looking at your itinerary I do have some comments.

On your first Disneyland day, what time does the park open? You really should plan to hit Fantasyland first at park opening, do Dumbo and then Peter Pan, Tea Cups.

Ok I have lots more to comment on your park touring plans, but I've got to get ready for work, so I'll be back later this afternoon.

I'm at work, but I had to edit because about half way to work it hit me that I had made a very embaressing error in what I was talking about this morning.

I still will be back this afternoon with park touring suggestions, I just had to let my coffee kick in before I start talking about which rides are in which parks.

Yeah! I'd love you to think this through with me. :banana: Don't get in trouble at work. They might ban the DIS :scared1: The park opens at 8am - I think we had Morning Madness or whatever they call it down for 7am that day - so we thought we'd get Toon Town out of the way and then head straight for Fantasyland. The only thing is - I think Toon Town usually opens an hour after the park - so we'd need to be both places at once - I might have to talk DDIL into switching the times - I don't think the lines in Toon Town are as long? :confused3

Have you ever been to P.F.Changs? I love that place. We had a few in NJ; but only one in Boston. Past few years, more are popping up around here. Was so excited they went into the mall by me that just had a major renovation. Now, I can get my fix - the sea bass w/sauteed spinach - :love: !

No - I should check it out - JordanYosh suggested it.

Sounds like fun! The more the merrier, right?

In most cases :rolleyes1 Hey! Did you get to DL yet? It's April! I see your ticker says 13 days to half marathon - is that combined with this trip, I can't remember.

Hi, where does the Mr Toad Ride fit into your shedule? Ive herd this is a must do ride and did not see it on your list.

We talked about Mr. Toad, but Donald doesn't like the dark much - somehow 2D posters jumping out at him in the dark just didn't seem like a good idea - and we really aren't impressed - have you ridden it? What did you think?

stagemomx3

04-22-2008, 12:21 AM

The park opens at 8am - I think we had Morning Madness or whatever they call it down for 7am that day -

:confused3 That doesn't sound right. Toontown usually opens and hour after the park does, except on it's Morning Madness days, that you have to have tickets for, then it opens an hour earlier.

I would not try to do Fantasyland and Toontown Morning Madness on the same day. Especially since you want to do Dumbo.

I forget, and I'm to lazy to go back and look, are you guys staying at a Disney hotel or do you have 3 day or more park hoppers? Then you will get at least one Magic Morning which is when you should aim to do Fantasyland.

I'll look more closely at your touring plan again tomorrow. I ran out of time tonight.

MAGICFOR2

04-22-2008, 12:46 AM

:confused3 That doesn't sound right. Toontown usually opens and hour after the park does, except on it's Morning Madness days, that you have to have tickets for, then it opens an hour earlier.

I would not try to do Fantasyland and Toontown Morning Madness on the same day. Especially since you want to do Dumbo.

I forget, and I'm to lazy to go back and look, are you guys staying at a Disney hotel or do you have 3 day or more park hoppers? Then you will get at least one Magic Morning which is when you should aim to do Fantasyland.

I'll look more closely at your touring plan again tomorrow. I ran out of time tonight.

I think we are saying the same thing - if Toon Town opens an hour after the park, then the extra early hour would be the same time as park opening, right? Which things in Toon Town would have huge lines?

We are at DLH, so I guess we get perks, and we'll have 3 day park hoppers, but I'm a little confused about how many early entries that is, and will we be able to get on the monorail early? :confused3

stagemomx3

04-22-2008, 12:57 AM

I think we are saying the same thing - if Toon Town opens an hour after the park, then the extra early hour would be the same time as park opening, right? Which things in Toon Town would have huge lines?

Yes, then Toon Town opening will be the same as the park opening. Do Minnie and Mickey's houses first, then the roller coaster, and then Roger Rabbit. Explore everything else as needed.

We are at DLH, so I guess we get perks, and we'll have 3 day park hoppers, but I'm a little confused about how many early entries that is, and will we be able to get on the monorail early? :confused3

You would get one MM with the 3 day park hopper, but by staying at DLH you are eligible for MM every morning it's offered during your stay. Plan on doing Fantasyland during a MM morning. I believe the monorail does run early on those days, but I'm not positive.

MAGICFOR2

04-22-2008, 01:30 AM

Yes, then Toon Town opening will be the same as the park opening. Do Minnie and Mickey's houses first, then the roller coaster, and then Roger Rabbit. Explore everything else as needed.

You would get one MM with the 3 day park hopper, but by staying at DLH you are eligible for MM every morning it's offered during your stay. Plan on doing Fantasyland during a MM morning. I believe the monorail does run early on those days, but I'm not positive.

Thanks!

Bloodhound

04-22-2008, 10:00 AM

No, I havnt rode Mr Toad yet, its one of our Trip Planners favorite rides at DisneyLand. Ive only been to WDW.

MAGICFOR2

04-22-2008, 02:38 PM

No, I havnt rode Mr Toad yet, its one of our Trip Planners favorite rides at DisneyLand. Ive only been to WDW.

I think it's definately one to ride at least once and say you did :) You'll have to do DLR some time! You will recognize most of the rides from WDW - all in two parks, plus a few that aren't out there. Overall, I find the rides at DL to be longer and better, but the feeling is quite different from the World. You have to appreciate each park separately, I think.

Bloodhound

04-26-2008, 09:52 PM

I think it's definately one to ride at least once and say you did :) You'll have to do DLR some time! You will recognize most of the rides from WDW - all in two parks, plus a few that aren't out there. Overall, I find the rides at DL to be longer and better, but the feeling is quite different from the World. You have to appreciate each park separately, I think.
Were planning on going in October ...3 of us will be our first time there and DonaldTDuck our Trip Planner has been a couple time or more.

MAGICFOR2

04-28-2008, 12:58 AM

It will be fun to see what you think. I have lurked on your TR - but still not caught up. You guys are lots of fun!

jordanyosh

04-28-2008, 01:04 AM

I think all the restaurant at the new Garden Walk have opened now..

Bubba Gumps
Cheesecake Factory
California Pizza Kitchen
Roy's
PF Chang's

MAGICFOR2

04-28-2008, 07:36 AM

Thanks! What is the Garden Walk?

MAGICFOR2

04-30-2008, 11:16 AM

Mostly bumping here, but we did a shirt for a neighbor girl last night and it turned out really cute, so I know we're ready to do ahead with our shirt plans! :banana: :banana: :banana:

I want to relay the story - it is so sweet. Kelsey is my friend's daughter - just turned 13. She and three other girls have been friends with Amy, who has Down's Syndrome, all through school. They have been her lifeline when other kids were mean. Anyway, Amy's parents surprised the girls last Friday by telling them that they are taking all 4 of them to Disneyland to celebrate Amy's 13th birthday, and as a thank you for being so nice to Amy! They got a character call from Crush to announce the trip! Kelsey has only been to DL for a day as a small child - she called me right away because she was so excited and she knew I would be excited for her!

It's so nice to see a child get rewarded for just doing the right thing.

Thanks for reading.

Camster0307

04-30-2008, 12:50 PM

MAGICFOR2

05-01-2008, 02:17 AM

Hey Tammie - Are you using the shirt designs you had posted earlier? I, of course, have still not gotten around to looking at any designs. Don't think I'll have shirts for my June trip - but still may try for the Nov. trip.

Hi Cammie! Yes, it is the Mickey head design with a character next to it. We did Pooh for Kelsey with her name in the middle and 08 in one ear.
It turned out good, but it was a transfer for "light" t shirts and this one was red. We didn't realize there was a difference until last minute, so just went with it. Kelsey's name was red, but the yellow on Pooh was a little orange - looked okay in the sunlight.

The shirts are really easy - let me know if you decide to do them, I'll send you in the right direction.

MAGICFOR2

05-03-2008, 07:59 PM

I forgot to mention that we got our Ressies for Goofy's Kitchen! :banana: :banana: :banana: I remembered on 04/30. We made ressies for 10 people for June 29th at 6pm! I was planning on DB maybe coming, wasn't sure if he would want to have dinner with us or not. Anyway, we're asking DHs uncle first, so there will only be 9 of us if they come. We could always add 4 more - we'll see what happens! Anyway, I'm excited to have my :bday: at Goofy's Kitchen! :dance3:

Bloodhound

05-09-2008, 09:21 PM

Hi, Which airport is best (cheapest) to fly into for Disneyland?

MAGICFOR2

05-09-2008, 09:48 PM

Yeah! A poster! I thought I'd already lost my audience! :goodvibes

Alot of posters have said that Ontario is the cheapest - it's about a 45 min drive when there is not much traffic. Mon-Fri from 5am - 10am and from 4pm - 7pm are not the right times to be driving anywhere if you can help it. LAX is a total nightmare IMHO.

We always fly in to John Wayne International in Orange County. It is about 20 min from Disneyland, and it's where our family always wants to pick us up. The traffic is usually not too bad from there.

There is apparently a Disneyland shuttle you can pay for if staying on-site, you can get it at either LAX or JW.

BTW, I read your TR, I was just so late to the party, I didn't comment - looks like you guys had a crazy time and you're planning to go again? Or are you thinking DL next time?

MAGICFOR2

05-09-2008, 09:51 PM

:cool1: :cool1: Got our tax returns, so we'll be purchasing our Park Hoppers this weekend. We can save $30 each off the gate price at disney.com. That is about the best discount we can find.($159) Once TA had them for $154, so I think I'd rather just deal with Disney.

We're also going to work on our shirts this weekend! I'll post pics when we get them done! Feels like we're getting close! :banana: :banana:

stagemomx3

05-09-2008, 10:01 PM

MAGICFOR2

05-10-2008, 06:19 AM

Thanks. The designs are done - they turned out really cute! I'm so glad my DIL knows how to edit them. We got them from RumblyTumbly's photobucket site. I wouldn't have known how to personalize them.

Bloodhound

05-10-2008, 09:18 AM

MAGICFOR2

05-10-2008, 12:32 PM

Hi, we are planning a trip to Disneyland this Oct.

:banana: :banana: :banana: It will be fun to compare all the rides and experience something differently! :banana: :banana: :banana:

Bloodhound

05-10-2008, 07:41 PM

:banana: :banana: :banana: It will be fun to compare all the rides and experience something differently! :banana: :banana: :banana:

Yes it will...I cant wait we will start the planning Monday.

Camster0307

05-10-2008, 07:54 PM

Hey Tammie - I'm still here; haven't lost me!

I have to check out rumbletumbly's photobucket site. I was over on the creative design boards earlier - my head was spinning!:faint: I can't wait to see how yours turn out!

MAGICFOR2

05-11-2008, 12:25 AM

I'm excited to see how they turn out, too! :3dglasses

We bought our E-tickets for DL today! Can't really get any deals on DL like we can at the World. But at least we have them! :dance3:

Camster0307

05-11-2008, 07:24 AM

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Yay on getting your tickets!:woohoo: I think I'll be heading to the DVC site to order my APs today also! Gottal love that $100 discount!:banana:

Hope you enjoy your day!:flower3:

MAGICFOR2

05-11-2008, 07:56 AM

Thanks! You Too!

Wow,, $100 :banana: That's great! We only come out there every other year. Once we get on our own schedule again, we could work it so we come toward the beginning of one year and the end of another so we could use the AP....

I'm thinking once they get the GCV done, we will be able to get better deals. They have a one time discount on AP out here, so I think I'll save it until a year I know I'll be back - we are doing WDW and Vegas probably back to back next year.

Bloodhound

05-13-2008, 06:10 PM

Hi, we had our planning meeting last night and I have a new ticker...lol

Camster0307

05-13-2008, 06:20 PM

Hi, we had our planning meeting last night and I have a new ticker...lol

Congrats!:cool1:

Bloodhound

05-13-2008, 08:03 PM

Where are good places to eat nerby offsite?

MAGICFOR2

05-13-2008, 10:02 PM

Hi, we had our planning meeting last night and I have a new ticker...lol

:woohoo: Yeah for a new ticker!!!

Where are good places to eat nerby offsite?

There are lots of places on Harbor - short drive, or 20min walk.
I'm trying to remember all I saw in October - we ate at Joe's Crab Shack, but I saw an Outback Steakhouse, I'll have to think about it some more. Jordan will probably chime in - he gave me some suggestions, too!

He said there is a P.F. Changs, Cheesecake Factory (my fav) - at the Gardenwalk. I'm not sure where that part is, but I think it's on the Ball Road side. There is also MiMis Cafe (Yumm - hometown cookin') , IHOP, McDonald's, Tony Roma's.

Okay, now here is a tip for a great Italian meal - different, cheap with huge servings! If you have a "night off" from the parks - head to Ontario - remember, I said it was one of the choices to fly into. Anyway, eat at Vince's. It is a mom and pop Italian place that is really simple and really good! It is kind of like the "soup nazi" on Jerry Seinfeld! :lmao: They don't take ressies, and they serve "dinner" for at last visit, $8.99. That includes Minestrone soup or salad with fresh grated mozerella, Cheesy bread, Spaghetti with meat sauce, meat balls and marinara, or plain marinara OR Mastacolli with the same sauces. They also have meatball sandwiches. That's all - either you want it or you don't! :rotfl2: They are always busy, and it is THE best red sauce we've ever had!!!! They sell the jars of sauce and the soup (which is delish also). They are famous around there, so they sell hats and T-Shirts, too!

So There you have my best imitation of a food critic! :goodvibes

Happy Planning!

MAGICFOR2

05-13-2008, 10:34 PM

Here are Jordanyosh's suggestions:

I think all the restaurant at the new Garden Walk have opened now..

Bubba Gumps
Cheesecake Factory
California Pizza Kitchen
Roy's
PF Chang's

Bloodhound

05-14-2008, 12:02 AM

Thank you very much Ive been wanting to try an IHOP we dont have them here. Ive always wanted to try Joes Crab shack thanks again...we do like to eat at bargain prices...lol

MAGICFOR2

05-24-2008, 01:36 PM

Thank you very much Ive been wanting to try an IHOP we dont have them here. Ive always wanted to try Joes Crab shack thanks again...we do like to eat at bargain prices...lol

Thanks agaion and here is a Dole Wip for being so helpfull....lol

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk208/robert42101/dl195.jpg

MMMM and thank YOU!!! I didn't see this edited in before..sorry for the delay! I have never had one...keep forgetting to look for one - this time it's on my list, which I WILL have with me :rotfl2:

MAGICFOR2

05-24-2008, 04:24 PM

I haven't posted much lately, mostly because I don't have much Disneyland news. Yesterday we got a box of Disney surprises for Mickey to leave in the hotel room each day for the kids - we're hoping to save on souveniers if Mickey leaves our surprises in the room!

Sorry the images are so big - every time I try to resize my photobucket images today it kicks me out of the internet. I have spent most of the day trying to download updates, which hasn't worked either, so please bear with me.

Minnies loot - Beach Towel, Beach Minnie, character phone, and Belle baby princess doll:

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z248/MAGICFOR2/000_0025.jpg

Donald's loot - Mickey's clubhouse beach towel, Surfin' Mickey, Buzz Lightyear playset, Buzz squirt gun, and Lightening McQueen sports cup:

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z248/MAGICFOR2/000_0024.jpg

MAGICFOR2

05-24-2008, 04:28 PM

Okay, DDIL and I got most of our shirts done!!! We are really excited with how they turned out! :banana: :banana: I'm having a little trouble with two of the character prints - I think my printer pooped out when we were almost done - so I ordered a new printer, and those will be done by next week.

Here are the Princess shirts:

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z248/MAGICFOR2/000_0021.jpg

Here are the Pirate shirts:

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z248/MAGICFOR2/000_0019.jpg

Because we love baseball:

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z248/MAGICFOR2/000_0023.jpg

I'll be back later!

stagemomx3

05-24-2008, 04:41 PM

Nice Mickey gifts, and great job on the t-shirts.:goodvibes

MAGICFOR2

05-24-2008, 04:48 PM

Nice Mickey gifts, and great job on the t-shirts.:goodvibes

Thanks! Still lovin' your TR - just keep falling asleep before I post - NOT because it's boring, just because I read TRs in bed! :rotfl2:

stagemomx3

05-24-2008, 04:51 PM

Thanks! Still lovin' your TR - just keep falling asleep before I post - NOT because it's boring, just because I read TRs in bed! :rotfl2:

I read trip reports in bed too. :hug:

MAGICFOR2

05-24-2008, 06:36 PM

More excitement for me today! I opened the mailbox and there was a brand new copy of Disney Files, the DVC magazine in the box!!!! Of course I dropped everything to read it cover to cover..... there was lots of Disneyland news!

1. Because of the new Indiana Jones movie, (which by the way, we saw last night - fun! ), they are temporarily removing Aladdin and Jasmine in Adventureland and will have an Indiana Jones feature - photo ops and maps with clues, character visits.

2. Indiana Jones enhanced scenes on Jungle Cruise

3. "Random acts of Indy" can unfold at any time?????

4. New monorail cars, Mark VII have started running!

5. Toy Story Mania descriptions were included - it will be open when we get there!

6. A new California dream home is being built - with innoventions type technology for the dream home of the future - a family rotates through the house interacting with guests and demonstrating a "digital lifestyle." Not sure what the projected opening is.

There's lots of news on things coming up for WDW, too - that's what I love about Disney - always changing!

Camster0307

05-25-2008, 11:36 AM

Tammie - Your shirts came out so cute! Are those Old Navy tanktops you used? I was thinking of using them also for my shirts! And the gift bags are a really good idea!

soontobewed07

05-25-2008, 08:22 PM

Tammie- Just got around to reading your Pre Trippie it sounds like so much fun. Those shirts are just too cute! I love the ones for your DGD and DGS. I hope you have a blast.

CrAzY4DL

05-25-2008, 10:12 PM

MAGICFOR2

05-25-2008, 10:14 PM

Tammie - Your shirts came out so cute! Are those Old Navy tanktops you used? I was thinking of using them also for my shirts! And the gift bags are a really good idea!

Thanks Cammie! We got the tanks at Walmart -DDIL has a really long torso, so these were long like she wanted them. We were a little worried about ironing on top of the ribbing, but it worked fine. She'll just have to be careful not to stretch the front too much.

Tammie- Just got around to reading your Pre Trippie it sounds like so much fun. Those shirts are just too cute! I love the ones for your DGD and DGS. I hope you have a blast.

Jillian! Glad you're here, and thanks. I can't wait to see Disney through the babies' eyes!

MAGICFOR2

05-26-2008, 02:51 AM

I am in LOVE with the baseball Mickey heads!!! How on earth do you make these, as I would LOVE to make some for our trip in October (for my 30th birthday, don't ya know!!)

Thanks in advance for any and all advice!!!

Hi! I'm glad you're here - I posted a reply earlier and then the DIS went down and I lost it all. Here is the link to RumblyTumbly's design site on photobucket. The baseballs are under Sports:

http://s205.photobucket.com/albums/bb317/rumblytumbly_bucket/

RumblyTumbly is kind enough to share. I believe she will customize for you on the DISign board. My DDIL copied and pasted to Microsoft Paint, then put in the 08, then made the Team Manfull tag and added it to the design. She copied it to Word so we could print it on T-shirt transfers. Be sure to use dark transfers for anything other than white, because the background shows through on light Transfers.

Have fun designing and come back! I'll visit your TR, too!

Brenna&Noah's Mom

05-26-2008, 07:50 AM

Looks Like we will be at there at the same time.Enjoying your pre TR.

Debbie6221

05-26-2008, 08:04 PM

Shirts look FABULOUS!!!
Gifts look great too!

MAGICFOR2

05-27-2008, 12:57 AM

Looks Like we will be at there at the same time.Enjoying your pre TR.

Hello there, and thanks! Where are you staying, and how old are your kids? I'll bet they are getting really excited - we are getting really close!:woohoo:

Shirts look FABULOUS!!!
Gifts look great too!
Thanks, my friend. :hug:

MAGICFOR2

05-27-2008, 06:54 PM

Okay, we're a month away from the day we leave, so today Donald and I and Tink made a countdown calender! DH and I made a trip to Home Depot to get the necessary supplies ;) I don't know what all of us DISers will do if Home Depot stops carrying the Disney paint or the Mickey head paint chips! Donald was in charge of the placement - turned out really fun. Here he is with his project:

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z248/MAGICFOR2/000_0026.jpg

stagemomx3

05-27-2008, 06:56 PM

:thumbsup2 Looks good!

MAGICFOR2

05-27-2008, 07:09 PM

I was just looking over our trip plans and I see a change to make. We'll be staying in Merced at Springhill Suites, as Donald is dying to go to a Chuck E Cheese, and there happens to be one in Merced! We are thinking that we'll leave town around noon, and it will be good to have "a destination" every night - "today we're driving to Chuck E Cheese - its far far away!" will make the 5 hr drive easier for a 3 yr old! We hope.

The Bakersfield day we will look forward to him seeing his little cousins, and the next day we're driving to Disneyland!

Debbie6221

05-27-2008, 07:16 PM

Really cute!!!!!!!!

punkin413

05-27-2008, 08:48 PM

i love the countdown calendar! it's so cute how the mickey heads are tilted every which way.....fun! :thumbsup2

MAGICFOR2

05-27-2008, 11:32 PM

:thumbsup2 Looks good!

Really cute!!!!!!!!

Thanks! We had alot of fun making it! He took the first one down tonight - he was pretty excited!

i love the countdown calendar! it's so cute how the mickey heads are tilted every which way.....fun! :thumbsup2

He was so excited when we were finished - he was giggling when we took the pic :)

Bloodhound

06-01-2008, 12:19 AM

MAGICFOR2

06-01-2008, 12:56 AM

Great shirts and calender

....News Flash....just in ....4 Big Guys Goes to Hollywood...Its offical ....flight and car rental is booked Were going to fly into John Wayne airport and visit, DL/CA US SW SDZoo and go surfing if I can talk them into it...lol the last week of Oct.

Congrats, Bloodhound! :banana: It's always good when you get your plans settled! I think you'll like John Wayne - it's much simpler than LAX.

US rocks in LA - not so much in Orlando! You'll have to post a pic on Jurassic Park! Love SW - heard great things about the Zoo, but haven't done it yet.

Since you're out exploring, Medieval Times is great in LA - not so much in Orlando - it's about 30-40 minutes away from Anaheim - not sure where - I wasn't driving! :rotfl2:

There's also a new Pirate dinner show near there too, but we haven't tried it yet.

Have fun planning - I'll see you on your PTR!

SwansLoveDisney

06-01-2008, 09:41 AM

Your countdown calendar turned out so cute!

Bloodhound

06-01-2008, 07:03 PM

:woohoo:
Congrats, Bloodhound! :banana: It's always good when you get your plans settled! I think you'll like John Wayne - it's much simpler than LAX.

US rocks in LA - not so much in Orlando! You'll have to post a pic on Jurassic Park! Love SW - heard great things about the Zoo, but haven't done it yet.

Since you're out exploring, Medieval Times is great in LA - not so much in Orlando - it's about 30-40 minutes away from Anaheim - not sure where - I wasn't driving! :rotfl2:

There's also a new Pirate dinner show near there too, but we haven't tried it yet.

Have fun planning - I'll see you on your PTR!

Thanks so much for the Tips...I so cant wait to be there...I really need this trip so bad you would not believe.

MAGICFOR2

06-01-2008, 09:52 PM

Your countdown calendar turned out so cute!

Thank you! Did you go to Disneyland in April?

:woohoo:

Thanks so much for the Tips...I so cant wait to be there...I really need this trip so bad you would not believe.

Then Oct can't come fast enough, can it? ;)

MAGICFOR2

06-01-2008, 10:04 PM

Today we are wondering how well Donald will like the rides at Disneyland! Our itinerary may have a few holes in it - we went to the carnival this afternoon, and he had a rough time :( First he went on the little Dumbo-like airplanes with Mommy - at first he timidly smiled, then he laughed when the planes went up - after they dipped one time, he cried the whole time.
Next, he went on a tiny, slow roller coaster with Mommy - he cried the whole time. Then we went in an enclosed car on a small ferris wheel. He sat on Daddy's lap - Mommy and I were across from them. He hugged Daddy's neck the whole time, crying and screaming. Not sure what he'll like at DL :confused3
Tink says she is going to have him try the small kid stuff even if he cries, and maybe with the theming and everything he will start to have fun - should be interesting.

This Winter he had a great time sledding on a big hill, so we didn't think the kiddie rides would be a problem.

SwansLoveDisney

06-01-2008, 11:24 PM

Thank you! Did you go to Disneyland in April?

No, we didn't. So sad.

My DH and my friends decided they would rather go to a water park in Texas over the summer. I'm bummed, but I'm determined to go to DL before we move back to IL!

In your opinion, what is the best time to go to DL?

MAGICFOR2

06-02-2008, 12:34 AM

No, we didn't. So sad.

My DH and my friends decided they would rather go to a water park in Texas over the summer. I'm bummed, but I'm determined to go to DL before we move back to IL!

In your opinion, what is the best time to go to DL?

Sorry you didn't get to go. When are you moving?

Since you don't have kids yet, I would say Early September, right after school starts, on Mon-Thurs. We were there on a Monday at that time a few years ago and everything was a walk on most of the day - at one time we were the only ones on the teacups - almost too empty, it felt funny! :laughing: The weather was really nice - not hot, not cold, just sunny :daisy:

Okay, I just remembered I may be wrong - All of the above is true, however all of the "mountains" were closed for refurbishing, and HM was closed to decorate for "Nightmare before Christmas" for October. I didn't know about the DIS then. You may want to check the main pages or the Disney website to be sure that isn't happening again before you make your plans!

If so, I would say on weekdays the middle of Oct could still be really nice - you'd like the Halloween theme - although it might rain.
Another good time to go is early December. There are Holiday decorations up and the Christmas parade, but the weather is still nice - you might need jeans and a light jacket, but not bad. There is a break between Holiday crowds at that time.

rumblytumbly

06-03-2008, 06:27 AM

Your shirts look great and I LOVE the countdown calendar! Have a wonderful trip!

Camster0307

06-03-2008, 07:19 AM

Hi Tammie - just checking in.

I'm so sorry Donald had a hard time at the amusement park. Like a pp mentioned, hopefully once he gets engulfed in the whole Disney atmosphere, he feel a little more adventurous.

The first time we went, younger DD was 2 1/2. Our first day at MK, she was only interested in riding the carousel and river boat, and playing at Mickey & Minnie's house; stuck to my side during the whole Dumbo ride - wouldn't even look! We had an 8 day trip ahead of us and I was determined to get her on some rides. She was even afraid of the pool at OKW - too big and overwhelming! For our second day at MK, what really helped was getting her on a ride that had a story going on. We got her on IASW; I talked to her the whole time and was constantly pointing out different things in the scenery. She was distracted about being on the ride (plus singing the song helped also!) We then ventured onto Peter Pan - same thing. I just kept her attention on the scenery and singing the song and she was fine with it. After "conquering" those two rides, she was quite proud of herself and gained some confidence. She wanted to tackle the Tea Cups. She didn't mind those because they were outside and she could control the spinning(on the other hand, we were now dealing with Mommy having a problem on the ride!:faint: ) Once she did the teacups, she was good to go on Dumbo again and enjoyed it. Now, each year we've gone back, she worked up the courage to do more and more!

I'll keep my fingers crossed it works out for all of you!

MAGICFOR2

06-03-2008, 01:49 PM

Your shirts look great and I LOVE the countdown calendar! Have a wonderful trip!

Thanks so much! Your designs are great - thanks again for sharing them with all of us! We'll finish our character shirts this week and post pics of them here, too. After all, it IS the DIS thing to do! :goodvibes

Hi Tammie - just checking in.

I'm so sorry Donald had a hard time at the amusement park. Like a pp mentioned, hopefully once he gets engulfed in the whole Disney atmosphere, he feel a little more adventurous.

The first time we went, younger DD was 2 1/2. Our first day at MK, she was only interested in riding the carousel and river boat, and playing at Mickey & Minnie's house; stuck to my side during the whole Dumbo ride - wouldn't even look! We had an 8 day trip ahead of us and I was determined to get her on some rides. She was even afraid of the pool at OKW - too big and overwhelming! For our second day at MK, what really helped was getting her on a ride that had a story going on. We got her on IASW; I talked to her the whole time and was constantly pointing out different things in the scenery. She was distracted about being on the ride (plus singing the song helped also!) We then ventured onto Peter Pan - same thing. I just kept her attention on the scenery and singing the song and she was fine with it. After "conquering" those two rides, she was quite proud of herself and gained some confidence. She wanted to tackle the Tea Cups. She didn't mind those because they were outside and she could control the spinning(on the other hand, we were now dealing with Mommy having a problem on the ride!:faint: ) Once she did the teacups, she was good to go on Dumbo again and enjoyed it. Now, each year we've gone back, she worked up the courage to do more and more!

I'll keep my fingers crossed it works out for all of you!

Thanks for the advice. I'll share it with Tink and Goofy. I'm sure we can make it come out happy for all of us, it is just going to take a little more effort!

Bloodhound

06-05-2008, 10:40 PM

Thank you! Did you go to Disneyland in April?

Then Oct can't come fast enough, can it? ;)

Nope it sure cant...Ive purchased the tickets for mickeys halloween party today...were making progess yet again.
all we have left is the rooms(off site) Ive herd the longer you wait the better deal you fined on Hotwire? anyone know?

MAGICFOR2

06-05-2008, 10:44 PM

Nope it sure cant...Ive purchased the tickets for mickeys halloween party today...were making progess yet again.
all we have left is the rooms(off site) Ive herd the longer you wait the better deal you fined on Hotwire? anyone know?

I'm not sure... Congrats on the tickets - do you know what your costume will be?

MAGICFOR2

06-10-2008, 09:49 AM

Hi everyone! I've heard about the paintbrushes to be found on Tom Sawyer's Island at MK - does anyone know if there is something like that at Pirate's Lair in DL? It doesn't seem like the paintbrushes would be a part of the theme anymore :confused3

Camster0307

06-11-2008, 06:06 AM

Hi Tammie! I don't know the answer to your question; I'm just stopping by to give you a :woohoo: ......... 16 days!!!!!!

tinkermell

06-11-2008, 08:55 AM

Hi!!

I decided to catch up again on you trip. I love your T-shirts. I'm thinking about doing something like that for my GSs, for Mickeys Trick or Treat Party this October.

Don't forget to get a dole whip and corn dog for me!! :banana:

Bloodhound

06-11-2008, 01:08 PM

I'm not sure... Congrats on the tickets - do you know what your costume will be?

Donald mentioned the new trip report is going to be Beatles related so there you have it ....there are 4 of us as the Beatles or maybe pirates we havnt discussed it yet.

MAGICFOR2

06-11-2008, 05:05 PM

Hi Tammie! I don't know the answer to your question; I'm just stopping by to give you a :woohoo: ......... 16 days!!!!!!

:yay: THANKS, CAMMIE! :yay: I'm going to start packing on Sunday - I have a crazy 2 weeks coming up!

Hi!!

I decided to catch up again on you trip. I love your T-shirts. I'm thinking about doing something like that for my GSs, for Mickeys Trick or Treat Party this October.

Don't forget to get a dole whip and corn dog for me!! :banana:

Thanks, I have one more set of shirts to post, I've just not been "with" my camera when I'm posting :goodvibes Have fun making your shirts!

I will definately eat both a corn dog and a dole whip! :bitelip:

Donald mentioned the new trip report is going to be Beatles related so there you have it ....there are 4 of us as the Beatles or maybe pirates we havnt discussed it yet.

That will be so cool! You'll have to post lots of pics on your TR! :cool1:

Bloodhound

06-11-2008, 06:27 PM

I will definately eat both a corn dog and a dole whip! :bitelip:

That will be so cool! You'll have to post lots of pics on your TR! :cool1:

Hey...that corn dog and dole whip sure sounds good....now Im hungry

Im getting a new camera that will fit in my pocect for the trip for lots of good pics.:goodvibes

MAGICFOR2

06-12-2008, 02:17 AM

Hey...that corn dog and dole whip sure sounds good....now Im hungry

Im getting a new camera that will fit in my pocect for the trip for lots of good pics.:goodvibes

That will be great! I broke my small camera, the lens is stuck - I wonder if I can get it fixed before our trip - probably not if I don't take it in:rotfl2:

Bloodhound

06-12-2008, 12:47 PM

That will be great! I broke my small camera, the lens is stuck - I wonder if I can get it fixed before our trip - probably not if I don't take it in:rotfl2:

:lmao: yup taking it in would help

MAGICFOR2

06-13-2008, 10:24 AM

We now have 14 DAYS!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

Our excitement is a little bit tempered by the fact that we have Goofy and Tink graduating from college tomorrow, and a huge party at our house, so our Disney prep will have to take place next week!

I have an update. My parents decided to go to my DBs house in Bakersfield the same week we are there - and they don't want to do DL! Can you imagine? :confused3 Since they live close, my DB has decided not to come to DL either. They will be at US the next week for my nephew's birthday. So, it's back to the 6 of us for Goofy's kitchen!

Okay, here is a pic of our shirts for our Favs day shirts:

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z248/MAGICFOR2/000_0027.jpg

Thanks to everyone who is reading and posting so I don't feel like such a nerd! :goodvibes I promise lots of pics when I get back! Have a great weekend!

Camster0307

06-13-2008, 12:18 PM

Brenna&Noah's Mom

06-13-2008, 01:47 PM

punkin413

06-13-2008, 01:57 PM

cute shirts! :thumbsup2

MAGICFOR2

06-13-2008, 03:39 PM

Tammie - I love the colors you used for the new shirts. They look so good!

I promise to have my shirts (all of two) made this weekend; still searching for a good v-neck sleeveless. May just wind up back at WalMart or Target. I don't have the time to make this a huge production!

Thanks, Cammie! I'm anxious to see your shirts! I'm still looking for a gray one - Tink made me a design for my birthday at Goofy's Kitchen - It has a Mickey Mouse with Hooray it's my Birthday!!! on it. I think gray will look good.

We will be there the same time as you are.If I see anybody with those shirts on I will say hi!:goodvibes

Hi! Thanks for checking in - and please do say hi! We will have matching shirts every day - see previous posts - anyway, Donald and Tink are thinking about moving to Texas to teach after they get their Masters next year, so they'd love to meet you - so would I!

cute shirts! :thumbsup2

Thanks Dawn! I knew I had to post them if I wanted to follow in your PTR footsteps :goodvibes

punkin413

06-13-2008, 04:42 PM

by the way, i may have missed this, but where did you get them made?

Bloodhound

06-13-2008, 07:52 PM

Great shirts...Ive been thinking about doing some for our big guys group...not sure

MAGICFOR2

06-14-2008, 01:13 AM

by the way, i may have missed this, but where did you get them made?

I got the designs from rumblytumbly:

http://s205.photobucket.com/albums/bb317/rumblytumbly_bucket/

Then Tink brought them over to Paint and put our names in. We bought the shirts at Walmart and printed the designs on shirt transfers! Our favorite is the Mickey head baseball ones - they say "Team Manfull" under the baseball design.

Great shirts...Ive been thinking about doing some for our big guys group...not sure

Thanks! I wasn't sure at first, but we are really looking forward to wearing them! It should make some fun family pics!

karajeboo

06-17-2008, 08:52 AM

MAGICFOR2

06-19-2008, 12:40 AM

Hey Tammie!!! I just found your PTR! Duh! But love the shirts - the colors look great! I wanna see the other shirts that Lindsay made, too! I know how addicting it is! Looking good girlfriend! :thumbsup2

Thanks Kara! Welcome! I need to catch up on your PTR, too! The rest of the shirts are in post 117 on this thread! I can't believe we are really going next week! Lindsay packed most of their clothes up today!

Bloodhound

06-19-2008, 03:37 PM

:woohoo: single digits for your trip :banana:

CRdisMom

06-19-2008, 08:48 PM

Tammie

I must have been in space. I can't believe you are in single digits for your trip.. It will be so much fun. Take lots of pix. I haven't been there in over 10 yrs. It will fun to see how it has changed.

have a great time :)

ahibird

06-19-2008, 09:08 PM

Hi Tammie -

Checking in as the big day gets closer.... SINGLE DIGITS :cool1:.

Love, love, love all the shirts. Almost makes me think about doing some for my family. Hmmm... add that to the list of 10,000 other things to do.:rolleyes1

aloha -- keahi

MAGICFOR2

06-20-2008, 01:10 AM

:woohoo: single digits for your trip :banana:

I KNOW!!! :dance3: :yay: :yay: :yay: :cool1:

Tammie

I must have been in space. I can't believe you are in single digits for your trip.. It will be so much fun. Take lots of pix. I haven't been there in over 10 yrs. It will fun to see how it has changed.

have a great time :)

I will take lots of pics - I am really going to make an effort to get everything - I tend to miss alot of details and only take pics of the kids. I'm going to bring lots of pics back for my TR! Wow! 10 years - you haven't seen CA yet???

Hi Tammie -

Checking in as the big day gets closer.... SINGLE DIGITS :cool1:.

Love, love, love all the shirts. Almost makes me think about doing some for my family. Hmmm... add that to the list of 10,000 other things to do.:rolleyes1

aloha -- keahi

Aloha! I'm glad you like the shirts! We had so much fun planning them! I have a "its my birthday" shirt to wear at check in - hoping for some fireworks view magic! :goodvibes

You have time to make shirts - its just hard to decide which ones!

Camster0307

06-20-2008, 06:41 AM

MAGICFOR2

06-21-2008, 12:10 AM

Hey Tammie! What day is your birthday? Are you actually there on your birthday?

Mine is July 18th and I was highly encouraged by two DISers on the food porn thread that I should celebrate my birthday when I go - even though it's three weeks early. I feel kind of weird but then figured, this is as close as I'm ever going to get to being there on my birthday!

You're leaving on the day I get back, and I'm sure we'll chat on our other thread before I leave, but I just wanted to wish you guys a GREAT trip! Thanks for all your help with my shirts and I look forward to sharing pictures when we both get back!

You're leaving tomorrow :banana: :banana: :banana:

My birthday is June 29th, the day we check in! DDIL made me a t-shirt that says Hooray it's my Birthday! with Mickey to wear to GK. Why not celebrate your birthday! We are going to celebrate Londynn's birthday - she will be 1 on July 24th! I have heard alot of people talking about celebrating almost birthdays and "un-birthdays!"

You'll probably be getting up right after I go to sleep! :goodvibes

Have a fantastic, Magical trip - can't wait to see the pics!

MAGICFOR2

06-22-2008, 05:35 PM

I'm all packed! :banana: well, almost! I finally finished :laundy: and got our suitcase packed today! :woohoo: It's hard to believe that after today, we only have four more days to get ready! I still need to get our "bathroom bag" packed and go to the bank, and make sure I have all of our ressies and tickets, but we are almost ready to :car: , which will lead to :beach: :cake: and :drinking1 !

Oh, I also finished one more shirt today! It's my birthday shirt - It has a small sized Mickey next to a small Mickey head that says, "Hooray its my Birthday!" I'm wearing it on Sunday, for our DTD visit and to GK for dinner!

I also scrubbed off my pink Mickey head crocs - all ready for the big trek!:yay:

stagemomx3

06-22-2008, 07:04 PM

Hurray for being almost packed. Are you just about to explode with excitement?

MAGICFOR2

06-23-2008, 07:10 AM

Hurray for being almost packed. Are you just about to explode with excitement?

YES!!! :cool1: I had a hard time getting my "other" chores done this weekend, because I'm so distracted by my "Disney brain" !!!! I woke up early this morning, remembering everything I should have done yesterday! It's all good - we leave in 4 days!!!!!

Bloodhound

06-23-2008, 09:08 AM

YES!!! :cool1: I had a hard time getting my "other" chores done this weekend, because I'm so distracted by my "Disney brain" !!!! I woke up early this morning, remembering everything I should have done yesterday! It's all good - we leave in 4 days!!!!!

:woohoo: 4 Days, I recieved my ESPN ZONE MVP card in the mail today...... :wizard: :stir: I hope you get yours in time for your trip ... keeping a digits crossed for luck. ::yes::

MAGICFOR2

06-24-2008, 12:45 AM

:woohoo: 4 Days, I recieved my ESPN ZONE MVP card in the mail today...... :wizard: :stir: I hope you get yours in time for your trip ... keeping a digits crossed for luck. ::yes::

We got ours today, too! Did you notice we get priority seating with it? I don't know if we'll use the PS this trip, but next Spring with DH, it might come in handy!

We only have 3 Mickey heads left on the chart!!!!:hyper:

We printed out passes for Six Flags Discovery Kingdom today - they have everyone gets in for the kid's price - $20 off - if you buy online.

Bloodhound

06-24-2008, 08:29 AM

We got ours today, too! Did you notice we get priority seating with it? I don't know if we'll use the PS this trip, but next Spring with DH, it might come in handy!

We only have 3 Mickey heads left on the chart!!!!:hyper:

We printed out passes for Six Flags Discovery Kingdom today - they have everyone gets in for the kid's price - $20 off - if you buy online.

Yes , but you book the PS online and show up at the right time and present your card ...i think is how it works.....I just want to play in the arcade....lol

MAGICFOR2

06-25-2008, 12:53 AM

That's what Goofy and Grumpy said!

2 Mickey Heads! This was Donald and I tonight after he took a Mickey Head off..:cool1: :cool1: :banana: :banana: :yay: :yay:
and a round of High Fives for good measure!!!!!

Then we got in trouble with Tink for waking baby Minnie up! :goodvibes

stagemomx3

06-25-2008, 01:04 AM

:woohoo: :woohoo: Almost time to leave!:woohoo: :woohoo:

Bloodhound

06-25-2008, 09:19 PM

:woohoo: :woohoo: Almost time to leave!:woohoo: :woohoo:

Have a great trip!!!:goodvibes

MAGICFOR2

06-26-2008, 05:07 PM

:woohoo: :woohoo: Almost time to leave!:woohoo: :woohoo:

We are so excited! We can't believe it's time to go!

Have a great trip!!!:goodvibes

Thanks, we will! I'll come back with lots of pics!

MAGICFOR2

06-26-2008, 05:13 PM

We're just about out of here! :yay: Today I went to the bank, got a memory card for my camera, (didn't get a new camera this time), gota a pedicure, made a few phone calls and I'm just about ready! :woohoo:

We had a scare this morning - DS24, who is not going with us had symptoms that sounded like an appendicitis. We thought we may have to delay leaving to be sure he was okay if he had to have surgery. :scared1: We started planning where we could find another Chuck E Cheese for Donald, etc. Well, it turns out he has an intestinal virus that is giving him the pain, so we are still good to go! :thumbsup2

I didn't call DLH to see if they have our ressies, but I have a letter from DVC, so I imagine they will have to find us something even better if they don't have us...:rolleyes1 We are hopin' for some magic this trip!

Well, gotta go get some things ready for tonight's presentation - I may check in from The Happiest Place on Earth! Have a wonderful week everyone!

karajeboo

06-27-2008, 06:34 AM

Bye Tammie! I'll miss you but I'm looking forward to your TR with lots of pics!!! Have a magical vacay!

Bloodhound

06-27-2008, 10:22 AM

yes for DisneyLand Live Reports:woohoo:

punkin413

06-27-2008, 08:16 PM

i'm sure you guys are already gone, but i just wanted to say have safe travels and a magical time!!! :goodvibes

MAGICFOR2

06-27-2008, 10:43 PM

Thanks everyone for your good wishes and good-byes! We had a good day in the car - left at 11:30 am - got in here at 5:30. We had a fun time at Chuck E Cheese - although Donald didn't want to ride anything! 106 deg. here tonight! Tomorrow we're 3 hrs away in Bakersfield! :car:

chickyann

06-27-2008, 11:52 PM

Have a great trip, looking forward to seeing your photos :)

Bloodhound

06-29-2008, 06:32 PM

I hope your having the best time ever :goodvibes:

Camster0307

06-29-2008, 07:06 PM

Tammie - :bday: party:

Hope you're enjoying yourself in one of the happiest places on earth!

Bloodhound

07-04-2008, 11:56 AM

Happy Independance Day

MAGICFOR2

07-05-2008, 12:26 AM

I hope your having the best time ever :goodvibes:

Thanks! We did have a great time, but had to make some adjustments for Mr. Donald! I'll get started on my report and get my pics downloaded tomorrow when we get home.

Tammie - :bday: party:

Hope you're enjoying yourself in one of the happiest places on earth!

Thanks Cammie! I did have a fun birthday, and had a great time - how was your trip? Can't wait to hear about it!

Happy Independance Day

Happy 4th to you! We saw some great fireworks from our hotel across from Six Flags tonight! Freedom isn't Free!

MAGICFOR2

07-06-2008, 12:10 PM

We're back and had a few not so unexpected surprises along the way, but we had a great trip and made some wonderful family memories! I have alot of pics, so I'll post those along the way. I always feel like DL gets no respect on the DIS, so I want to post alot of pics and explain some differences from WDW as I go along - I hope my memory won't fail me!

We pulled out of our driveway, packed to the roof in our minivan, with Papa and Gramma in the front, Donald and Minnie in the middle two seats, and Mommy and Daddy in the back. We left 1/2 hour early at 11:30am - with Grumpy taking a half day off from work.

In Oregon, we don't pump our own gas, we have attendants. So, in California we had to pump:

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We had an appointment with a mouse that night, but it wasn't Mickey - it was Chuck. Chuck E. Cheese:

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Okay, now the reason for the title on my update. If you remember, prior to leaving we took Donald and Minnie to the carnival for a test run, which was very frightening to Donald.

Now Donald anticipated this Chuck E Cheese visit for a long time. All day in the car he said, "Papa, Chuck E Cheese is far far away!" "Papa, it takes a long time to get there." So when we arrived, we excitedly purchased a package with pizza and drinks and 100 tokens - we were ready to play!!!!!

OOPS! Donald was not going on anything that moved! :eek: He didn't want to climb into any little cars or trucks, trains...anything. He did, however, want to play the video games and collect tickets. Tickets get you prizes. Minnie was ready to ride. She laughed and clapped, and then was upset when we took her off. This was to be a pattern throughout our trip.

We finished our pizza and got our little prizes and we were off to bed.

The next day, we stopped in Bakersfield to see my DB and DSIL with my nephews, and my parents were there visiting too! We had a nice BBQ and pool party/birthday party for me. My camera somehow lost the pics that I took of my DB. We went to our hotel and were too excited to sleep - tomorrow was our big day with the MOUSE!!!!

Next: Lots of Disneyland Hotel Pics!

punkin413

07-06-2008, 12:16 PM

welcome home!!!!!!! glad to hear you had a nice time. i hope donald gets over his fear of moving things! can't wait to read more. :goodvibes

Camster0307

07-06-2008, 12:20 PM

Hi Tammie! I can't wait to see pix of DL! Would love to see and hear about the differences.

SwansLoveDisney

07-06-2008, 12:38 PM

Welcome back!

So sad about Donald not wanting to be on anything that moves! I hope it changed while at Disneyland!

100 tokens?!? Awesome!

tinkermell

07-06-2008, 03:13 PM

popcorn::

karajeboo

07-06-2008, 05:12 PM

Welcome back Tammie - I'm so excited to see pics of Disneyland!!! :cool1:

MAGICFOR2

07-07-2008, 12:08 AM

welcome home!!!!!!! glad to hear you had a nice time. i hope donald gets over his fear of moving things! can't wait to read more. :goodvibes

Thank you Dawn! It was quite a journey for little Donald. ;)

Hi Tammie! I can't wait to see pix of DL! Would love to see and hear about the differences.

Thanks for reading - I'm off to catch up on your TR! I'm really excited to share the DL pics!

Welcome back!

So sad about Donald not wanting to be on anything that moves! I hope it changed while at Disneyland!

100 tokens?!? Awesome!

It was quite disappointing that he wouldn't ride at first, but we found fun for him and us anyway - and things did get a little better!

popcorn::

Thanks for reading! More to come!

Welcome back Tammie - I'm so excited to see pics of Disneyland!!! :cool1:

Thanks Kara! I am excited to share! I was thinking tonight that I didn't do food porn - my family would have disowned me - and I hope I can remember what and where we ate....I'm sure I have some pics of restaurants, although my camera was giving me fits - definately time to buy a new one. :thumbsup2

Bloodhound

07-07-2008, 12:43 PM

Hi, Im Glad You Started the TR so soon while all the little details are still fresh....very cute kids..Im sure Donald will overcome his fears of moving rides soonish

Camster0307

07-07-2008, 01:53 PM

Don't want to pressure you, but ........... patiently waiting!:rolleyes1 popcorn::

travelmel

07-07-2008, 05:04 PM

Hi Tammie,

I just got back from a weekend trip to Klamath Falls! I went to OIT and we were down there visiting some friends... it's a small world after all!

We're up in Portland now. Your post about "we don't pump gas here in Oregon" caught my eye and I just wanted to pop by and say HI!

We are going to DL next week! Hoorray! Looking forward to your pics.
MElissa

MAGICFOR2

07-08-2008, 04:47 PM

Hi, Im Glad You Started the TR so soon while all the little details are still fresh....very cute kids..Im sure Donald will overcome his fears of moving rides soonish

Hi! I really have to do it quickly or I will forget the best stuff! Thanks for the compliment on my grandkids! Unfortunately there wasn't much he rode.

Don't want to pressure you, but ........... patiently waiting!:rolleyes1 popcorn::

I know - you have been so speedy in your report! I feel like I have to choose between catching up on everyone else's reports or writing mine!:confused3

Hi Tammie,

I just got back from a weekend trip to Klamath Falls! I went to OIT and we were down there visiting some friends... it's a small world after all!

We're up in Portland now. Your post about "we don't pump gas here in Oregon" caught my eye and I just wanted to pop by and say HI!

We are going to DL next week! Hoorray! Looking forward to your pics.
MElissa

Hey! Thanks for stopping by! It is a small world, which by the way is down for repairs Ha! I'm excited for you that you'll be at the Happiest Place on Earth real soon! There are lots of fun new things to see and do. Just in case I don't get there soon enough:

1. Nemo is fun, but no FP, so do it as soon as the park opens one day.
2. Skip Innoventions - terrible waste of time and space
3. Toy Story Mania - a MUST! It is so fun - no FP, but the stand-by said 40 minutes, and we only waited 20. It is a fast loading, fast moving ride.
4. Plan to get really wet on Splash - they've changed it.
5. Watch for "Random acts of Indian Jones" - he appears out and around Adventureland - FUN!

MAGICFOR2

07-08-2008, 05:04 PM

Okay, we are now finally ready to complete our journey and get to our appointment with the Mouse! We woke up too early and then tried to sleep some more - the beds in Springhill Suites were so uncomfortable, that DH and I actually tried to sleep on the tiny couchbed and let the kids have the two doubles with the babies - DDIL and I kept each other up the night before. I ended up putting the couch cushions on the floor and sleeping on those - best spot in the room! :scared1: Let me tell you, I was so happy to be getting to a suite at the DLH! We had a nice waffle and boiled egg breakfast in the lobby, got some free snacks and waters with our credit left on our Marriot vouchers (yah, should have gotten two rooms - we learned!) and we were going to Disneyland!!!

When we had been on the road about 10 minutes, Donald said, "Papa, are we REALLY going to Disneyland?" I'm sure this trip made no sense to him at all! :lmao: DDIL Tink had never seen the California coast, so we made a pit stop at Huntington Beach for her:

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We then stopped at our favorite California hamburger place - a MUST DO every trip - In - n- Out Burger!!! I had a double-double animal style!!! Heaven I tell ya!

We stopped at Walmart for milk and juice, some snacks and breakfast stuff and water for the room. We hopped right on to Katella from there, which heads right to our resort! 20 minutes later, we were excited to see:

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And this guy welcomed us:

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Grumpy and Tink went to check us in, and Goofy and I unloaded the car for the bellman. I took the kids in the stroller and Goofy went to park the van in self parking, which is free. Valet is $12 per day, plus a service charge and tips.

Now Tink wanted to play the "birthday card" since it WAS my actual birthday, so she told the CM at the desk that it was my birthday and I was really hoping to have a fireworks view. (We were using DVC points for this stay, and it is the same either way, just first come, first served.) Well, the CM looked and didn't find anything, but she promised we would be happy with our accomodations. Our room wasn't ready yet - it was 1:30PM; we were told to come back at 3pm. She gave me a "special delivery" envelope - it had a signed pic of Mickey and Minnie with a birthday greeting! There was also a button for myself and little Minnie, who will be 1 this month.

MAGICFOR2

07-08-2008, 05:14 PM

I don't know why, but my above post went through before I was finished, so I'll just continue here.

Here is my birthday pic, and some scenery from around the lobby area:

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Minnie needed to be fed, so she and her parents settled on a bench outside in the shade, and Grumpy, Donald and I went exploring a little bit.

We found Goofy's Kitchen, where we would be eating - we stepped inside the lobby, and the Chef Himself was entertaining some convention guests! Donald was really excited to wave and say hi, but didn't want to get too closed - I had my camera out, tried to get a pic, but somehow got a pic of the floor :confused3 I'm sure I was star struck! :goodvibes Donald practiced driving in this car - before he got in he said, "does it move?" "Okay, I'll drive it."

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Camster0307

07-08-2008, 05:15 PM

MAGICFOR2

07-08-2008, 05:54 PM

Goofy had to go and get started cooking, so we peeked into the dining room and Donald decided he did want to eat there - good thing! :thumbsup2 We were reunited with Tink and the gang so we decided to head to DTD and Build a Bear.

Along the way, we snapped some pics of our resort http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z248/MAGICFOR2/July%2008%20Vacation/100_1599.jpg

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and Wall-E was there - sort of:

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Minnie knew exactly what she wanted at Build a Bear right away:

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Donald was pretty quick too:

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We headed to the Lego store, where the best thing was the "big snake" on the wall.

I called the front desk at 3:10 and our room still wasn't ready. It was promised at 4pm. We were starting to think we might be getting a surprise....

We checked out WOD store and the pin kiosk, scoping out what we might want later. Of course, Papa (grumpy) had already taken Donald to the hotel gift shop to purchase a Buzz hat and lazer gun. We decided to head back toward the hotel:

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We arrived back at the desk at 4:15 - the CM called someone for quite a while to find out if our room was ready.... the suspense was building... YES! Our room was ready and we were given the magic key!

Now, remember, Mickey had some surprises for the kids, so Tink and I went up to the room to get it ready, and the guys hung out downstairs with the kids.

There were no big surprises, but we loved our rooms! We had a really large one bedroom suite overlooking the Neverland Pool! We had a small kitchen area, and a bathroom plus a powder room and 2 queen beds with a dressing room and our queen sized couch bed!

We loved the details of this room!

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The powder room mirror and wall sconces:

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The bedroom armoire and bed:

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The table top:
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The wall paper border - I heard this glows in the dark, but not in our room:
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I ran out of pic room, so I'll have to continue later!

punkin413

07-08-2008, 06:15 PM

wow.......great start! i love the neverland pool! and the room looks really nice. can't wait for more!!!

stagemomx3

07-08-2008, 06:52 PM

Looks like a great start. How many beds did the one bedroom suite have?

SwansLoveDisney

07-08-2008, 07:23 PM

That hotel is awesome!!!

karajeboo

07-08-2008, 07:36 PM

OK, don't think about this, what is the first WDW resort that pops into your mind that is close to the Disneyland Hotel???? Don't think! First thought!

Love all the pics! Are Mickey and Tink the two that live with you? I get so confused!!!!

Looks like a great start - can't wait for more!

MAGICFOR2

07-09-2008, 12:46 AM

Yeah! You're at Disneyland!:cool1:

I can't tell you how excited I am to see pix of the place - especially from someone I know!;)

So jealous of the pix of the beach; and, what, no food porn? I'm totally curious as to what a "double-double animal-style" looks like!

Can't wait to see what your accomodations looked like!

Think Double Cheeseburger - double meat, double cheese - with everything - including grilled onions and secret sauce! Really messy, but so good! You can get the fries animal style too!

wow.......great start! i love the neverland pool! and the room looks really nice. can't wait for more!!!

Thanks Dawn! I loved the theme at that pool, too! It was wierd that the good pool bar was outside a gate that was sometimes locked from the inside, but they had a mini bar inside the pool complex. :confused3

Looks like a great start. How many beds did the one bedroom suite have?

Thanks! There were two queens in the bedroom, and a queen pull-out in the living room.

That hotel is awesome!!!

We loved it - we loved the Grand Californian last time, but this was so much more fun in the details and way more space!

OK, don't think about this, what is the first WDW resort that pops into your mind that is close to the Disneyland Hotel???? Don't think! First thought!

Love all the pics! Are Mickey and Tink the two that live with you? I get so confused!!!!

Looks like a great start - can't wait for more!

Wow! Maybe someone else will win the challenge - I think the DLH was built before WDW, so I feel like it's a combo of a few of them - which were you thinking?

Goofy and Tink are "mommy and daddy" who live with us - Donald and Minnie are the babies ;)

Thanks for reading everyone!

MAGICFOR2

07-09-2008, 01:01 AM

Okay, here is one more room detail I didn't have room for - I love this Sneezy tissues:

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Our pool view:

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The round building in the last pool pic is the window and outside seating at Goofy's Kitchen.

I already showed you the surprises from Mickey - so here I'll show you the notes he and Tinkerbell left for Minnie and Donald, and the reaction:
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Next up: Happy Birthday with Alice!

MAGICFOR2

07-09-2008, 01:07 AM

Notice: I just realized that I am calling my DH "Grumpy" in the posts - that is because he is well, sometimes... umm... appears to be grumpy. He will deny it when asked. :rolleyes1 We talked about making a shirt that said, "I' m Grumpy because they all live with me!" :lmao:

Anyway, his favorite character is Jiminy Cricket - so I will now be calling him Jiminy or Jim, as originally stated. He is also fondly known as "Papa" around here since becoming a grandpa. :love:

chickyann

07-09-2008, 05:43 AM

Great photos....... my DD8 has the same beautiful dress for her Build a Bear that your little Princess chose for her bear :)

karajeboo

07-09-2008, 06:58 AM

Look how sweet they are! Love the surprise gifts from the Mouse himself! Cute idea.

Camster0307

07-09-2008, 07:31 AM

Great view from the room Tammie!

And you guys did such a good job with the special gifts for Minnie and Donald!:thumbsup2

Bloodhound

07-09-2008, 11:56 AM

Very Nice Update...I like the beach and hotel pool veiw,,,we are staying off property about 2 blocks away.

MAGICFOR2

07-09-2008, 04:01 PM

Great photos....... my DD8 has the same beautiful dress for her Build a Bear that your little Princess chose for her bear :)

Thanks - I loved how that dress went with the gold strands in the bear!

Look how sweet they are! Love the surprise gifts from the Mouse himself! Cute idea.

Thanks! It was alot more fun and less expensive than fighting the crowds at the gift shops!

Great view from the room Tammie!

And you guys did such a good job with the special gifts for Minnie and Donald!:thumbsup2

We did love our view. It was fun to look down at the pool and see if there were any chairs left and where they were! :thumbsup2

Very Nice Update...I like the beach and hotel pool veiw,,,we are staying off property about 2 blocks away.

Where did you finally book your stay?

Bloodhound

07-09-2008, 07:25 PM

We are staying at the Cartona Inn...I think is what Donald said, he made the ressie. I dont know anything about it...suppose to be 2 blocks away with a kitchenette and we will only be there to sleep anyway.

MAGICFOR2

07-10-2008, 12:45 AM

MAGICFOR2

07-10-2008, 01:04 AM

I just had our dinner at GK half done with lots of pics, and now it's gone, so I'll have to try again tomorrow - I'm too tired now. Have a wonderful Thursday everyone!

Camster0307

07-10-2008, 06:26 AM

I just had our dinner at GK half done with lots of pics, and now it's gone, so I'll have to try again tomorrow - I'm too tired now. Have a wonderful Thursday everyone!

:headache:

This is my biggest fear when I'm writing my TR! Each installment takes so long to put together; and then I'm afraid of mistakenly hitting the wrong button and it disappearing. I've heard some people type it first as a word doc. and then copy and paste it - at least I think that's what they're doing. (of course, I don't think to do that!)

Take your time - we'll still be here!

Bloodhound

07-10-2008, 06:54 AM

Im so sorry you lost all your hard work....Hows moving going?

MAGICFOR2

07-10-2008, 10:33 AM

Im so sorry you lost all your hard work....Hows moving going?

Do you mean Goofy and Tink moving to Texas? They left this morning for a visit to check out the housing market, jobs, etc. They are going to be here for another year to finish their Masters degree in teaching - so they're not positive where they'll go.

MAGICFOR2

07-10-2008, 10:34 AM

:headache:

This is my biggest fear when I'm writing my TR! Each installment takes so long to put together; and then I'm afraid of mistakenly hitting the wrong button and it disappearing. I've heard some people type it first as a word doc. and then copy and paste it - at least I think that's what they're doing. (of course, I don't think to do that!)

Take your time - we'll still be here!

Thanks, my friend! :hug:

MAGICFOR2

07-10-2008, 10:58 AM

After we had opened all the closet doors, checked out the bathrooms and frig, and looked at our view about 20 times, it was time to go have dinner with Goofy!

We decided to wear our pin lanyards, which we don't usually do because we don't trade pins - we just buy the ones we want. We wanted to be all "disneyfied" for this important occasion! I wore my Mickey "It's my birthday!" T-shirt, and pink Mickey crocs. Minnie wore a Daisy shirt that said "I'm turning 1." Her birthday is this month.

When we got to the podium, we were greeted by a friendly CM who asked if we had any special occasions - boy, did we! We told her that it was my birthday, almost Minnie's birthday, and we were celebrating the graduation from college of Goofy and Tink 2 weeks earlier! We got a funny look for that last one, but I thought it was worth celebrating!

We were seated in the waiting area to wait for a picture with Pluto - and were promptly called over to the picture area. Pluto was so fun! He greeted everyone and signed his autograph for us! The CMs were really great about not only taking the pic to sell, but also taking photos with our cameras:

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After our pic, we were seated in a nice booth near the entrance. We were in a great spot, because we were elevated and could see the characters coming around, and we could see all the action down below! As soon as we ordered our drinks, this lost little girl came over to greet us:

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She was so cute! She had this little girl voice and Minnie loved her! She asked for permission to visit with her, and wrote her name on our table! Donald was a little shy, so she just talked to him from across the table for a little bit. She did ask his name and how old he was.

Right after we said good-bye to Alice, Fairy Godmother asked if she could visit with us!

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We started visiting the buffet - the food was delicious! They were serving Prime Rib, Caribbean chicken, pork roast,
lots of delicious sides and salads and fabulous desserts!

I had the Prime Rib and chicken, some greek salad, fresh pineapple, smoked green beans, great sourdough rolls (A california specialty), shrimp cocktail, some yummy dessert - little chocolate tarts, cheesecake, bread pudding, some kind of mango dessert. It was fun that the desserts were in tiny pieces, because we could taste a little of everything.

when I came back to the table with my plate, we had another visitor:

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Donald was across the table from Dale, and thought it was really funny that he was drinking Jiminy's soda!

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More in next post:

Bloodhound

07-10-2008, 11:05 AM

I love the pluto Pics ...he is my main mutt....LOL

MAGICFOR2

07-10-2008, 11:36 AM

[/SIZE]While Jiminy and I were dishing up our food, we heard some loud banging in the kitchen and all around the dining room - like pots and pans dropping everywhere! A couple of the kitchen CMs actually dropped a couple of things on purpose! I looked up and said "Oh, Oh!" and one of the CMs serving said, "Goofy does that every night!" Goofy came out and ran around the room and then started dancing with the kids!

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Donald was excited to run down and dance, but didn't want to get too close!

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Goofy came over to visit with us! We took some pics, and he sat down across from Donald and had a conversation with me, by writing on the tablecloth! He asked how old Donald was, and wrote that he was 76! He said Mickey is almost 80! I told him we enjoyed our dinner, and he asked if he was the best!

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Donald didn't want to get too close, but he and Goofy did the "rock."

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Minnie came over, and she got a hug! :lovestruc

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Our server asked if she could celebrate our birthdays now so we said yes! She said the next available character would be over! We were finished eating, and the kids were getting a little restless. We waited about 10 minutes, and were thinking we might just leave, but I'm glad we didn't.

Alice came with a group of CMs! Our server announced that
we were celebrating the birthdays, and that Goofy and Tink had just graduated from college! The whole dining room cheered loudly for them! :yay: The CMs sang Happy Birthday, led by Alice!

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We had cupcakes with candles, and Minnie and I got birthday buttons!

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We left with full tummies and fun memories! When we were leaving, a guy at the next table congratulated Goofy! Nice guy. We walked around DTD and looked around for awhile, then went back to our suite and to bed - we had an early call coming from Mickey!

Bloodhound

07-10-2008, 04:28 PM

very cute that Donald warmed up to Minnie....lol That Goofy's Kitchen really looks like a fun happening place...great pics...thanks for sharing

karajeboo

07-10-2008, 05:06 PM

Such fun pics!!! Everyone looks great! And I finally know what YOU look like, too! Goofy's Kitchen sounds like a crazy, fun Chef Mickey's!!!!! And great characters, too!

MAGICFOR2

07-11-2008, 01:26 AM

very cute that Donald warmed up to Minnie....lol That Goofy's Kitchen really looks like a fun happening place...great pics...thanks for sharing

Yes, he actually blushed when we asked him about Minnie! :goodvibes GK is really fun! I loved the art deco type design of the place! Much improved over our visit years ago! :thumbsup2 They really do alot to keep it fun now!

Such fun pics!!! Everyone looks great! And I finally know what YOU look like, too! Goofy's Kitchen sounds like a crazy, fun Chef Mickey's!!!!! And great characters, too!

Thanks! I think it is just like Chef Mickey's! I haven't been to CM, but I'm guessing its alot alike! It's fun to put a face to our posts, isn't it? I hope we get a chance to visit in person in March! :yay:

karajeboo

07-11-2008, 06:50 AM

Oh, March! I will have to work on that!!! As long as it's not right around Easter I should be good to go! I really think I'm using my APs to meet all my CFWW pals!!!! :rotfl2:

Camster0307

07-11-2008, 07:41 AM

Great pictures of Goofy' Kitchen - it does look like alot of fun!

The kids are so adorable and I'm glad you guys were given some special treatment for all your special occasions!

MAGICFOR2

07-11-2008, 08:21 PM

Oh, March! I will have to work on that!!! As long as it's not right around Easter I should be good to go! I really think I'm using my APs to meet all my CFWW pals!!!! :rotfl2:?

Who could be better :love:

Great pictures of Goofy' Kitchen - it does look like alot of fun!

The kids are so adorable and I'm glad you guys were given some special treatment for all your special occasions!

It was special!

MAGICFOR2

07-12-2008, 02:33 AM

After a night of peaceful sleep with our separate rooms and comfortable beds, we had a phone call at 6:05am! I let it ring and ring, hoping that Donald would get to hear Mickey! It turns out that Goofy and Tink hit the speaker phone button, but it wouldn't work in the bedroom, so it didn't get answered. It rang again 5 min. later, and I picked it up to hear Mickey's cheerfull voice - "there's doins goin on! Time to get up!" We were ready for our first day at DL!

We took showers with our cute little toiletries (well, not me - I only use natural products):

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We had our breakfast in the room, which by the way does not come with a microwave - you have to request one for medical reasons in advance. I was told by the CM at the front desk when I called that "we don't allow anyone to have a microwave for food reasons." :confused3 I argued with housekeeping and told them we had baby food to heat up, and we couldn't just send the baby to the snack bar to get her food. He laughed and brought one up to us, which was also great for heating up biscuit sandwiches. :thumbsup2

On our way out, I found that the hotel had decent complimentary coffee in the doorway for us! Big surprise for a Disney Hotel! We planned to be at the gate at 7:30 for our 8:00 rope drop- in the past, they opened the gates at about 7:45 and you could go to main street and see some characters and get back to the entrance to the land you wanted to be in and when they made the announcement, you would already be inside the park! Well, this morning, they only had two lines open for bag check, and then they didn't open the gates until 8:00 sharp! There were really long lines to get in!

**A difference here - when you stay on-property at WDW, you get a "key to the world card" that is your room key and your charge card and your park hopper ticket all on one card! At DLR it isn't done that way. :confused3 You get a room key card, a slip of paper for charging that has to be signed and had your account number from the hotel on it - you have to show ID - and you get paper tickets. I had printed e-tickets at home, and I was hoping that the hotel could give us tickets instead of going through the turnstyle to do it, but they couldn't. It had to be done by us at the turnstyles. This is an area where I think DLR needs to get up to speed with WDW! ***

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OOPS, not walking to the gate, but the excitement was the same!
We hurried over to our first photo op:

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We were all wearing a shirt with our fav character this day. We had Papa, Gramma, Mommy, Daddy and the kids' names on the Mickey heads. Gotta love that Disign board! Tink is the one who figured out how to download them and then personalize them!
**Notice the castle! It is definately smaller, but I think it is pretty and has a character of it's own. This is Sleeping Beauty's Castle - at WDW it is Cinderella's castle! There is no restaurant or dream suite here. Stay tuned for more pics.***

Now, our itinerary was out the door, as we realized that Donald was not going to be ready for Peter Pan or Dumbo, so we decided to just play it by ear and see what he could do! Jiminy ran to Buzz to get FP, and we headed to Nemo. The line was already 40 minutes when we got there, but we figured it wasn't getting smaller and we would all enjoy this one.

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This Nemo ride is Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. You actually climb down into a submarine through a hatch in the top, and are seated on benches in front of port holes, where you watch the action in the dark. Having been in the clam shells in Finding Nemo at Epcot, I was sure Donald would love this ride! Just as we got to the front, and he saw where we were going, he started screaming and crying and frantically reaching for Jiminy, begging, "papa, get me out of here!" It was heart wrenching.

Now Tink was sure she could calm him down once the ride got started and there was something fun to look at. The CM, however, wouldn't let him on. I applaud him for that. :thumbsup2 He said it was a 20 minute ride in an enclosed space, and that he had to consider the comfort of the other passengers. Ya think? So Goofy left the line with him and was given a pass to come back, but he decided not to ride.

Miss Minnie enjoyed her first ride, even with the loud explosions and exciting story line - not your pretty clam shell ride by any means, although there was some pretty coral and jellyfish to look at, and the Nemo characters were really cute. Here is Minnie on her first Disney ride:

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More next post:

MAGICFOR2

07-12-2008, 02:43 AM

Here are a few of the pics that turned out. Of course they requested no flash, and I couldn't seem to get my camera not to flash, so I turned it off and just enjoyed the ride.

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a pic of the entrance sign:

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We enjoyed this ride, but felt bad for Donald and Goofy to miss it.

Next up: The Race is On!!!

bigskyernurse

07-12-2008, 03:53 AM

Bloodhound

07-12-2008, 07:07 AM

Hi, I really like all the Nemo Pics...Ive always wanted to be in a submarine( I was a Jaques Coustowe sp? fanataic since I was young ) and the fact that you actually get to go bellow the water is the appeal for me.

Camster0307

07-12-2008, 08:12 AM

Tammie - Great update!

First of all, you all look great in your t-shirts! Can I say again how much I love all the colors you chose? They all go so well together.

DisneylandParis does the same thing w/their room keys/park tix/room charge card. I remember having to always carry around all three; they looked at my like I had three heads when I asked about it all being on just one card! I thought it was just a "Europe" thing; funny to hear they do it that way too in DL. Wonder why all the parks can't be in-synch and do things the same way?

How did you like the Nemo sub ride? I always thought it looked cool - and we loved the old 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. My girls really do enjoy the Nemo ride at Epcot - how do you think they compare?

punkin413

07-12-2008, 09:32 AM

Donald didn't want to get too close, but he and Goofy did the "rock."

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this is so cute!!!!

glad you guys had a fun dinner. looks like a great place! i love that alice was there.

Debbie6221

07-12-2008, 10:48 PM

Great TR Tammie! I missed ya!
LOVE the pix of course!:love:
Glad you had a great birthday. You deserved it!!!!
(Also, glad you liked your card)

MAGICFOR2

07-13-2008, 12:26 AM

I am loving your trip report! Thanks for the great pics! You're making me wish I was there!

I hate to say this (cause the ride is so popular) but we rode the nemo sub ride last fall, and since we had previously been on the Nemo ride at Epcot, I couldn't help but compare the two, and personally feel the WDW version is so much more fun. It might have been where I was sitting, but it was so hard to see everything through the little windows, where at Epcot it is all around you. The kids loved the WDW version so much that we must have ridden it 10 times in our last trip (we were there in Jan and there were never long waits for it). After waiting 40 minutes in line for the DL version last fall, I can honestly say we will be skipping it on our next trip. Even my munchkins weren't that thrilled with it. Don't get me wrong, it's a cute ride, just not worth the long lines IMO when there is so much else to do at DL.

Am I the only one who feels this way??

Thanks for reading! I agree with you on this one. I really loved the one in Florida for it's imagination and theming, and it was a much better story line and view - also the way you come out in the tank with the real sharks and sea turtles! Although it was fun to go in the submarine, and it is a cute idea, I didn't feel like you could really experience the "ocean" from the little windows, and the story was really disjointed, kind of like it was developed by an 8 yr old boy playing in the bathtub! :lmao: "We're going under the ocean to see the sea life, oh! there's a fish - we're looking for a fish - Oh! There's a giant octopus - He might eat us! :scared1: Yeah! We got away! Oh! There's a huge explosion! We are driving through it - Hang on tight! Now it's dark......oh! there is that little fish - Nemo-Nemo....Oh there's your friends, Oh, there you are!!!!! Yeah we are back home!!!!! Please watch your step and hold small children by the hand....;)

Hi, I really like all the Nemo Pics...Ive always wanted to be in a submarine( I was a Jaques Coustowe sp? fanataic since I was young ) and the fact that you actually get to go bellow the water is the appeal for me.

I really enjoyed the novelty of the submarine, too! And I did like the original submarine ride that was there - I saw it the last year it was operating. I think it is a must ride once, like a classic!

Tammie - Great update!

First of all, you all look great in your t-shirts! Can I say again how much I love all the colors you chose? They all go so well together.

DisneylandParis does the same thing w/their room keys/park tix/room charge card. I remember having to always carry around all three; they looked at my like I had three heads when I asked about it all being on just one card! I thought it was just a "Europe" thing; funny to hear they do it that way too in DL. Wonder why all the parks can't be in-synch and do things the same way?

How did you like the Nemo sub ride? I always thought it looked cool - and we loved the old 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. My girls really do enjoy the Nemo ride at Epcot - how do you think they compare?

Thanks Cammie! Our shirts got alot of attention! Lots of people wanted to know where we got them. I should have had the website listed on our backs! Ha! I do wish they would do a KTTW card everywhere! As for the Nemo comments, "sea" my comment to BigSkyerNurse above! :goodvibes

this is so cute!!!!

glad you guys had a fun dinner. looks like a great place! i love that alice was there.

Thanks Dawn, it was really way more fun than several years ago when we did it! They are getting this one right for sure! :thumbsup2

Great TR Tammie! I missed ya!
LOVE the pix of course!:love:
Glad you had a great birthday. You deserved it!!!!
(Also, glad you liked your card)

Debbie!!!! Welcome home! I'm glad you're back, too! Thanks for reading! :hug:

MAGICFOR2

07-14-2008, 02:22 AM

Having conquered the undersea world, we were off to the races! We headed over to autopia, which Goofy and Donald had checked out. Donald had given this one his quack of approval :thumbsup2

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Now somewhere near the front of the line, Mr. Donald started getting a little worried - "but those cars go REALLY fast!" :rotfl:So Gramma did the unthinkable. She offered a bribe :eek: I had seen a little gift kiosk right next to Autopia, so I told Donald he could have some Candy from over there if he drove a car REAL SLOW! He bit.

It is amusing to note here that he has a power wheels tractor which he operates exactly like the autopia - crazy fast all over the yard! He even does tricks where he stands on the front with his feet on the wheels and moves the gear shift with his hands - not sure how me makes it go, but it moves :confused3 He loves to be pushed on the swing until he is as high as you can go and he is catching air! So at home, he's a daredevil :goodvibes

Okay now back to our program - We boarded our little cars - Goofy and Donald, Tink and I and Minnie, and Jiminy was alone. The race was on!!!!

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Now Jiminy was worried that I couldn't drive, so he warned me not to bump into Donald and scare him - THANK YOU....

It was funny though, us girls had a little economy model car - peach colored - and it wouldn't hardly move! I would have the gas all the way to the floor, and it would just sit there and then sputter and die, then I'd get it started again, and we'd take off quickly, then if I let off the gas a little, it would get stuck again. Tink and I were laughing until the tears were running down our faces! I think this was the most fun I've ever had on Autopia! :lmao: Of course, Jiminy was behind us thinking that it was just as he suspected, I COULDN'T DRIVE! :rotfl: We arrived back safe and sound with a big :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

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With much fan fare, Donald picked out his candy, a little bundle of Mickey head suckers - they are still in the bundle, untouched to this day! Donald rarely wants to eat candy, he just likes to know he can. He would rather have fruit any day! :cutie: We got a return FP for this one - it was a keeper!

Next: Time to shoot Zurgg!

chickyann

07-14-2008, 03:23 AM

too cute :)

Camster0307

07-14-2008, 07:16 AM

Tammie - Cute pix! And a little bribe never hurt anybody!;)

punkin413

07-14-2008, 08:29 AM

i totally missed your nemo installment! when i read something about undersea adventures, i thought.....hmmmm....i'm missing something here. so i just went back and read it. looks like a really cute ride! i hope by the time ray and i make it to DLR one day that the line won't be so bad as it is all the time now. and it's so funny that your car wouldn't go - stuff like that always happens to me! :laughing:

karajeboo

07-14-2008, 08:52 AM

Tammie - you're doing a great job of explaining all the differences between DL and WDW! Thank you! :worship:

Bloodhound

07-14-2008, 12:03 PM

Hi, nice update...What else can you bribe Donald ride...lol whatever it takes :goodvibes:

MAGICFOR2

07-14-2008, 07:07 PM

too cute :)

Oh, Thank you! You are coming from Austrailia? How long will you be at DLR? Are you visiting any other cities while you're here?

Tammie - Cute pix! And a little bribe never hurt anybody!;)

Thanks, Cammie! Whatever works, right? ;)

i totally missed your nemo installment! when i read something about undersea adventures, i thought.....hmmmm....i'm missing something here. so i just went back and read it. looks like a really cute ride! i hope by the time ray and i make it to DLR one day that the line won't be so bad as it is all the time now. and it's so funny that your car wouldn't go - stuff like that always happens to me! :laughing:

It is cute to see once. I don't think it will be really popular for too long.

Tammie - you're doing a great job of explaining all the differences between DL and WDW! Thank you! :worship:

Thanks, I'm glad you are following - sometimes I can get a little wordy.

Hi, nice update...What else can you bribe Donald ride...lol whatever it takes :goodvibes:

Oh, you can see what's coming....:rolleyes1