The Great Make Up Trip Of 2008~7/22- SEE YOU REAL SOON! (pg. 86) ~COMPLETED~

[Blueyed Girl]

Hello there! :wave:

As many of you know, I'm just finishing up a TR from a trip this February. I wasn't sure if I should do a PTR for our next trip but I think I must be addicted because I'm a little sad that my TR is over. I like seeing my readers everyday. :) For those of you that are new to my PTR's and TR's, let me explain the title of this PTR. You see, I planned our Feb 2008 trip for a year. I did everything I was supposed to do when I was supposed to do it, plus some. I wanted to get everything we wanted to get as far as resort, ADR's, etc. I started wiping down the shopping carts with Purell 30 days ahead of our trip to make sure we didn't get sick. I drank Airborn every day and made sure DH drank it too. DS is too young so I just made sure no other kids breathed in his face and that he practiced good hand washing skills. Then the unthinkable happened. I got sick for OUR ENTIRE TRIP!!! Of course, I soldiered on trying desperately not to ruin DS and DH's good time, but I felt HORRIBLE. To make a loooong story short, (you can read the long version in my TR by clicking here. (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1650131) ), my awesome DH told me to book another trip in the near future with the money we saved from this trip. (It's funny how little you want to shop when you're sick! Thus, saving a LOT of money) Of course this isn't enough money to cover the entire trip, but it's a REALLY good start. :thumbsup2 So anyway, that's why this trip is called "The Great Make Up Trip of 2008". Let's meet the cast of characters............

DW(me)~ I'll be 35 on the 31st. (not this Monday but next Monday) I'm an "at-home-mom" to a wonderful little 4 year old DS. As of last Saturday I have officially and proudly gained the title of "Soccer Mom". I'm having a blast raising my son and I'm trying to come to terms with the fact that he will be starting school this August. I am also the Director of Programing for our local film group. We are a network of individuals who love all aspects of filmmaking and try to help each other achieve our goals. I really love being involved in this group. Sometimes I even get to do a little acting which I absolutely love to do. I am also a Disney nut! I went to Disney for the first time in 1984 with my family. Later, I took DH in 1997 for his first trip because I thought it was a disgrace that he had never been. I think every kid should get to go at least once. :thumbsup2 I never in a million years thought that I'd become this obsessed with Disney. It is just completely hopeless by this time. There's no going back. I'm a coo-coo crazy, Disney Lovin' Soccer Mom who traded in her Infiniti G35 for a Yukon. But I'm lovin' every minute of it. :lovestruc

DH (37) He's a man's man....whatever that means. :lmao: He likes to fish, work in the yard, BBQ, watch football, play sports with me and DS in the backyard. He is a hard worker and we are very proud of him. Last year he was the type of guy who would never admit to the real world that he had a good time at Disney World. This year, he's pretty darn close to being a nut like me. ;)

DS (4) Our pride and joy. He is completely in love with Car's and Toy Story 1 & 2. On our trip in 2007 he was affraid of every character and wouldn't ride any rides. To top it off, we got him on Goofy's Barnstormer and that pretty much sealed the deal as far as him not getting on another ride the entire trip.:sad2: After a year of talking about the last trip, watching ride video's on you tube, and buying him his own "kids" version of Birnbaums, he completely came out of his shell on our Feb 2008 trip. He rode rides, and even filled up his autograph book! There wasn't a character that he was too scared to meet. It was great! He has started playing soccer last weekend and is having a blast with it. In August, he will be starting pre-k.

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Next up, dates and where I am so far with the planning.

I'm going to go ahead and start including links to each update now so I don't have to go back and do it later. I'm doing it differently this time. I'm going to post all of the links here on the first post to make it faster to find what you are looking for. Just click the link, read the update, then close the window to return to this page.

I HAVE A CONFESSION TO MAKE (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23958697&postcount=22)
ADR's (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23976522&postcount=48)
LOOK WHAT I FOUND!! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23985452&postcount=65)
MEMORY LANE (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23999880&postcount=86)
THE TICKET / COUNTER SERVICE (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24022849&postcount=125)
MAMA'S GOT A BRAND NEW BAG (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24060455&postcount=152)
LET THE SHOPPING BEGIN! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24101941&postcount=175)
NEW CLOTHES! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24121046&postcount=197)
PARK GOALS-MAGIC KINGDOM (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24172753&postcount=229)
PARK GOALS-EPCOT (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24228878&postcount=260)
PARK GOALS-DHS (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24269617&postcount=275)
COUNTDOWN CALENDAR (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24290683&postcount=294)
PARK GOALS-ANIMAL KINGDOM (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24304517&postcount=312)
WDW PIC'S CIRCA 1997 (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24333743&postcount=316)
SOME SAD NEWS... (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24360601&postcount=336)
A SURPRISE VISITOR (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24407918&postcount=356)
LISTS, LISTS, & MORE LISTS (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24494380&postcount=368)
PLANNING, FJ, JOSE', & BB9 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24505313&postcount=374)
A "TRAVEL SIZED" UPDATE (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=24518552&posted=1#post24518552)
ADR'S & LGMH'S (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24545154&postcount=418)
SHOPPING & A HAWAIIAN DILEMA (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24570920&postcount=429)
SOMETHING COOL!!! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24585879&postcount=441)
UPDATES & DISNEY SHOWS (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24603604&postcount=456)
ANOTHER BAG DILEMA! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24624070&postcount=481)
WAITING & PACKING (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24657995&postcount=500)
BLOOPERS!!! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24669437&postcount=514)
ADVENTURES OF FLAT JORDAN (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24695871&postcount=540)
RANDOM MUSINGS (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24730960&postcount=581)
LOVEBUG 101 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24744795&postcount=603)
PACKING!!! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24759983&postcount=615)
ALLERGIES & SINUSES (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24781581&postcount=636)
MORE UPDATES... (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24801941&postcount=667)
LIVE UPDATE (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24930743&postcount=727)
LIVE UPDATE ROUND 2 (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24976013&postcount=740)
WE'RE BAAACK!! (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25039561&postcount=760)

THE START OF THE TRIP REPORT....

DAY 1-THE DRIVE... (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25083066&postcount=775)
DAY 2-ARRIVAL DAY - PART 1 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25088829&postcount=786)
DAY2-PART2 ~ANIMAL KINGDOM (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25103235&postcount=812)
DAY2-PART2 (CONTINUED) (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25103244&postcount=813)
DAY 2-PART 3 (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25124187&postcount=839)
DAY2-PART 3 (CONTINUED) (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25124210&postcount=840)
DAY2-PART 4 ~ A CARRIAGE RIDE (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25149830&postcount=863)
DAY2-PART 4 (CONTINUED) (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25149846&postcount=864)
DAY3-PART1~TERROR, ROCK N' ROLL, & TOE JAM??? (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25189257&postcount=893)
DAY3-PART1~ CONTINUED... (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25189438&postcount=895)
DAY3-PART 2 ~ A KONA DINNER & POLYNESIAN PHOTO TOUR (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25227949&postcount=942)
DAY3-PART2~ CONTINUED (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25227999&postcount=943)
DAY 3-FINAL ~ MAGIC KINGDOM (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25284403&postcount=964)
DAY4-PART1~EPCOT (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25312318&postcount=987)
DAY4-PART1...CONTINUED... (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25312482&postcount=988)
DAY4-PART2 (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25351202&postcount=1013)
DAY4-PART3 ~ WORLD SHOWCASE (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25466039&postcount=1046)
DAY 4 PART4 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25606823&postcount=1085)
DAY 4 PART 4 CONTINUED (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25606841&postcount=1086)
DAY 4 - PART 5 (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25629495&postcount=1101)
DAY4-PART6 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25692857&postcount=1117)
DAY4-PART6 CONTINUED (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25692864&postcount=1118)
DAY 5- PART 1 (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25782360&postcount=1149)
DAY 5-PART 2 (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25830200&postcount=1158)
DAY 5-PART 2 ~ CONTINUED (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25830226&postcount=1159)
DAY 6 - FINAL DAY....OR IS IT?? (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26088514&postcount=1191)
DAY6 - PART 2 (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26110121&postcount=1205)
DAY 6- FINAL PART (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26144142&postcount=1215)
FINAL DAY (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26216554&postcount=1226)
FINAL DAY- CONTINUED (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26216714&postcount=1227)
FINAL DAY - FINAL THOUGHTS (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26216730&postcount=1228)
SEE YOU REAL SOON... (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26399716&postcount=1285)

[Trentmom]

Am I first???


:yay:

Okay, now I will go back and read....:rotfl:

[Trentmom]

Great Start!!

I am with you...My DS is starting Pre-K In Sept:sad1:


Where has the time gone:confused3


So, glad you decided to do another Pre Trip......:goodvibes

[MousekaMaddi]

yeahhhhhhhh!!:yay:

[Blueyed Girl]

Am I first???


:yay:

Okay, now I will go back and read....:rotfl:

Great Start!!

I am with you...My DS is starting Pre-K In Sept:sad1:


Where has the time gone:confused3


So, glad you decided to do another Pre Trip......:goodvibes
:welcome:
:yay: :yay: My very 1st reader/poster!!:woohoo:
I know, I can't believe our babies are starting school!

yeahhhhhhhh!!:yay:

:welcome: to my new PTR! Thanks for coming over. :flower3:

[jordanyosh]

You couldn't resist could you....:thumbsup2

Neither could I...I'm in again...and to think it all started with a binder.....;)

[Blueyed Girl]

You couldn't resist could you....:thumbsup2

Neither could I...I'm in again...and to think it all started with a binder.....;)
:welcome:
You know I couldn't! :lmao:
:yay: Glad you're here!
Wait till the next installment....:thumbsup2

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I am signing up for this one as well. I hope this trip goes off without a hitch.

[scottny]

I am here. I am a man's man too. :thumbsup2 :rotfl2: I never understood that either. :confused3

can't wait to hear all about the planning for this one.

[Blueyed Girl]

I am signing up for this one as well. I hope this trip goes off without a hitch.
:welcome:
Thank you, me too!;)

I am here. I am a man's man too. :thumbsup2 :rotfl2: I never understood that either. :confused3

can't wait to hear all about the planning for this one.
I just spit Gatorade on my laptop!:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

:welcome:
So glad you are here!:cool1:

[winkers]

Yay! You gave into the pressure!:banana:

It's funny that we're both doing "make up" trips at the same time!

Ok, I really need to stop using !'s so much. No one can be that excited all the time.;)

[Blueyed Girl]

Yay! You gave into the pressure!:banana:

It's funny that we're both doing "make up" trips at the same time!

Ok, I really need to stop using !'s so much. No one can be that excited all the time.;)

:welcome:
Yes, I caved. :rotfl2:
I think it is so cool that our make up trips are at the same time too!
I think I must be addicted to the "!" I use it a lot too. :confused3 Ah, who cares? We've got a lot to be excited about!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DisneyFan83]

Looking forward to hearing about your upcoming trip :goodvibes

[Tat2ddisneymom]

I'm here!

Ok, I know who,what, and why. So, when, where, and how?

[englishrose47]

I'm in Blue! I will be starting aPTR by Fall so all of you be prepared ! In the meantime I am thinking of a title Hmmmm!!!

[DisMomAmy]

Yay! Another PTR! I'll be along for the ride! :cool1:

[Native NYer]

Happy I am in at the beginning of this ptr. Can't wait to read more.

[KristinAnne]

I was a lurker on your last TR since I came in late, but I'll out myself here since I am joining you from the start. Your DS is too cute for me not to follow along. Keeping my fingers crossed for a healthier trip for you this time around!

[Trentmom]

I'm here!

Ok, I know who,what, and why. So, when, where, and how?

Yay, You are here:yay:

[Leger13]

even though I wasn't around for the last pre-tr or TR I'm here for this one. :thumbsup2 I'm a friend of Sharky's and Tat's. I just had to follow them over :thumbsup2 Can't wait to read the details!

[Blueyed Girl]

Looking forward to hearing about your upcoming trip :goodvibes
:welcome: and thanks for joining in!
I'm here!

Ok, I know who,what, and why. So, when, where, and how?
:welcome: Glad you came over. :)
Patience, my dear, I'm getting there. :thumbsup2

I'm in Blue! I will be starting aPTR by Fall so all of you be prepared ! In the meantime I am thinking of a title Hmmmm!!!

:welcome: Yay!!! Glad you are here, Rosie.

Yay! Another PTR! I'll be along for the ride! :cool1:
:welcome: Glad you're sticking with me.

Happy I am in at the beginning of this ptr. Can't wait to read more.

:welcome:
I'm glad you are here too!
More coming soon.....

I was a lurker on your last TR since I came in late, but I'll out myself here since I am joining you from the start. Your DS is too cute for me not to follow along. Keeping my fingers crossed for a healthier trip for you this time around!
:welcome: Glad you decided to come out of lurkdom.
Thank you about DS.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed too. Thank you.:flower3:

even though I wasn't around for the last pre-tr or TR I'm here for this one. :thumbsup2 I'm a friend of Sharky's and Tat's. I just had to follow them over :thumbsup2 Can't wait to read the details!

:welcome: aboard! Glad you came over. :)

[Blueyed Girl]

.....I'VE BEEN HOLDING OUT ON YOU GUYS!
So, my old readers will remember that my last PTR, which was my first, all started because of a binder. I had a binder to organize all the reservations, etc. for our trip. I later find out that there is an entire crew of people who are as obsessed with their binders as I am. Some are worse than I am which makes me feel better. :thumbsup2 I met Jordan on a thread somewhere talking about his binder and that is how I found his PTR. After reading it, I decided that I had to do a PTR too. I had not even thought about doing one before that. :goodvibes

My trip binder has made it through 2 trips now and is starting to show signs of wear. So, what do you think the 2nd thing I did was after DH told me to book another trip?? You got it.....I got a new binder!! I've been secretly filling it with things for our new trip while finishing up my other TR.

Friends new and old, I present to you my new binder.........
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2309/2350644953_186ec20930.jpg

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Ok, dates.... We are going to the World again From May 3-8th. We are staying 5 nights at Port Orleans Riverside. :rotfl2: This is HILARIOUS to me because DH and I always swore we would never stay at the Port Orleans resorts because we are from Louisiana. What's the point of taking a vacation from Louisiana to be in Louisiana???:confused3 Just seemed silly to us. Well, being as though this is a make up trip, which means it is our 2nd trip in one year. We had to make some cut backs. We took off a day, and dropped our resort price from the Villa's to Moderate. You'd be amazed how much of a difference in price this has made from last time to this time. Anyhoo, I wanted to try CBR but there are conventions going there and frankly I couldn't find very many reports on it that said it was clean. They all complained about how dirty it was. There are 2 things I like in a resort or hotel. CLEAN and QUIET. I compared the PO resorts with Coronado Springs and decided the PO's were prettier and seemed cleaner & more quiet. I originally booked the French Quarter but after seeing Scottny's pictures of FQ and Riverside, it was clear that Riverside was probably the better choice. I called and switched everything over to Riverside. :woohoo:

[DisMomAmy]

Nice Binder! :thumbsup2 I'll have to post a picture of my pathetic WDW folder on my PTR. It's very sad compared to all of the beautiful binders I have come across on the Dis.

Can't wait to hear about POR! That's one of our choices for part of our stay next year.

[Native NYer]

I love your binder! You have inspired me to go to Staples, buy a binder, and get crackin'. Right now all of my Disney info is in a folder and it's a mess.

I'm curious about your ADRs. But I'm sure there coming soon :)

[Trentmom]

even though I wasn't around for the last pre-tr or TR I'm here for this one. :thumbsup2 I'm a friend of Sharky's and Tat's. I just had to follow them over :thumbsup2 Can't wait to read the details!

Hey Girl!!

Glad you came over:goodvibes

[Trentmom]

Love your new Binder!!!

I love all the different Mickey Mouses you have on it..

So cool


Speaking of Louisiana, I was telling my mom(Disneymommom), about your Pre-trip and how you were now on Our pre trip report and I mentioned you were from Louisiana, too. :thumbsup2

She was excited and asked what part. She lives in Dry Prong. Have you ever heard of that town or city? Not familiar with LA at all can ya tell:rotfl:


Now back to your report...POR is awesome...My dh and I stayed there on our Honeymoon in 98(when it was called Dixie Landings). It is gorgeous and so peaceful. There are bike rentals, boat rentals, fishing, etc....It is Pure Heaven:lovestruc


Can't wait to hear what is nextpopcorn::

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Love the new binder, I am going to be putting together a trip planning binder right soon. Right now I just have scribbles in a notebook and loose papers. :rolleyes:

[Blueyed Girl]

Nice Binder! :thumbsup2 I'll have to post a picture of my pathetic WDW folder on my PTR. It's very sad compared to all of the beautiful binders I have come across on the Dis.

Can't wait to hear about POR! That's one of our choices for part of our stay next year.
Thanks!
There are binders much better than mine on the Dis. Mine serves it's purpose and looks a little pretty. I don't get too fancy with it.

I love your binder! You have inspired me to go to Staples, buy a binder, and get crackin'. Right now all of my Disney info is in a folder and it's a mess.

I'm curious about your ADRs. But I'm sure there coming soon :)
Thank you.
You should do one! It makes you feel even more excited about your trip.:thumbsup2

Love your new Binder!!!

I love all the different Mickey Mouses you have on it..

So cool


Speaking of Louisiana, I was telling my mom(Disneymommom), about your Pre-trip and how you were now on Our pre trip report and I mentioned you were from Louisiana, too. :thumbsup2

She was excited and asked what part. She lives in Dry Prong. Have you ever heard of that town or city? Not familiar with LA at all can ya tell:rotfl:


Now back to your report...POR is awesome...My dh and I stayed there on our Honeymoon in 98(when it was called Dixie Landings). It is gorgeous and so peaceful. There are bike rentals, boat rentals, fishing, etc....It is Pure Heaven:lovestruc


Can't wait to hear what is nextpopcorn::
Thanks about the binder!
Dry Prong...isn't that in the sticks?? :rotfl2: Sorry, not laughing at her. "the sticks" just cracks me up. Yes, I'm a moron sometimes.
It's up there north of Alexandria, isn't it? Never been there but I think I know where it is. I'm down south.
I'm really excited about POR. It seems really pretty. I plan on us renting one of those surry bikes. We were supposed to do that at OKW last time but as you can imagine, I was not in the mood to go peddling around the resort.

Love the new binder, I am going to be putting together a trip planning binder right soon. Right now I just have scribbles in a notebook and loose papers. :rolleyes:

Thank you.
You should post a pic and show us when you get your binder done. :) Binders are fun! (yes, i'm a nerd)

[Trentmom]

Thanks!
There are binders much better than mine on the Dis. Mine serves it's purpose and looks a little pretty. I don't get too fancy with it.


Thank you.
You should do one! It makes you feel even more excited about your trip.:thumbsup2


Thanks about the binder!
Dry Prong...isn't that in the sticks?? :rotfl2: Sorry, not laughing at her. "the sticks" just cracks me up. Yes, I'm a moron sometimes.
It's up there north of Alexandria, isn't it? Never been there but I think I know where it is. I'm down south.
I'm really excited about POR. It seems really pretty. I plan on us renting one of those surry bikes. We were supposed to do that at OKW last time but as you can imagine, I was not in the mood to go peddling around the resort.



Thank you.
You should post a pic and show us when you get your binder done. :) Binders are fun! (yes, i'm a nerd)

You are totally right and she would agree with you..she lives in the sticks for sure:rotfl2:

Yep, that does sound about right from what she tells me:thumbsup2

Yeah, I could imagine the last thing you felt like doing on your last trip was riding a bike

[jordanyosh]

I have binder envy...........:eek:

I think it's even better than the last one......:thumbsup2

[englishrose47]

HAPPY EASTER
:lovestruc :banana: :cool1: :goodvibes :cloud9: :love: :yay: :grouphug: :flower3: :hug: :wizard:

[Tat2ddisneymom]

The binder is great! Wish I could do stuff like that, but I'm just not crafty like that. No organizational skills, either.:sad2:

You'll LOVE Port Orleans Riverside. It is beautiful! There's a lot to do there, too. I think its the better choice of the two.

Can't wait to talk food now.:goodvibes

[Native NYer]

Thank you.
You should do one! It makes you feel even more excited about your trip.:thumbsup2

That's going to be my new project! I have to go to Michaels and get some crafty Disney things!

[scottny]

the binder looks great. My pics made you switch, I hope they don't get me in trouble. :scared1:

No, you will love it. Do you know if you want the Mansions or AB? Or did I miss that.

[Blueyed Girl]

You are totally right and she would agree with you..she lives in the sticks for sure:rotfl2:

Yep, that does sound about right from what she tells me

Yeah, I could imagine the last thing you felt like doing on your last trip was riding a bike

:rotfl2: Too funny.
Yeah, no bikes for me!:sad2: This time....IT'S ON!!:woohoo:

I have binder envy...........:eek:

I think it's even better than the last one......:thumbsup2
Well, you know what cures binder envy don't you?? Booking another trip for the same time as me and Winkers!!:thumbsup2
Thanks, I think I like this one better too. :)

HAPPY EASTER
:lovestruc :banana: :goodvibes :cloud9: :love: :yay: :grouphug:
Happy Easter, Rosie and Everyone!!
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The binder is great! Wish I could do stuff like that, but I'm just not crafty like that. No organizational skills, either.:sad2:

You'll LOVE Port Orleans Riverside. It is beautiful! There's a lot to do there, too. I think its the better choice of the two.

Can't wait to talk food now.:goodvibes
Aww, I bet you could do it! ;)
I'm thinking we will really like POR.
Speaking of food.....I'm hungry!! It's like 10:30pm over here and I'm starving!

That's going to be my new project! I have to go to Michaels and get some crafty Disney things!
WOOHOOOOO!!! GO GIRL!!!:woohoo:
You have to post pics when you have it all together! :)

the binder looks great. My pics made you switch, I hope they don't get me in trouble. :scared1:

No, you will love it. Do you know if you want the Mansions or AB? Or did I miss that.

Thank you.
:rotfl2: No it won't get you in trouble. I really had been thinking about it and your pics were sort of that last push in that direction. :thumbsup2
I didn't request a certain building or anything. I'm not sure which one I'd want. The only request I added was top floor. I hate hearing people walking (or running or jumping) around above me when I'm trying to sleep.
Comparing Mansions and AB, is there any differences inside the rooms?

[Beana9802]

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:yay: I am here!
:yay: I want binder help. What would one put in a binder? I want one....all the cool kids have really cool binders...:laughing:
:yay:I have BINDER ENVY!

[Blueyed Girl]

:yay: I am here!
:yay: I want binder help. What would one put in a binder? I want one....all the cool kids have really cool binders...:laughing:
:yay:I have BINDER ENVY!

Click here for more binder info:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=21979790&postcount=6
This was my binder for the last 2 trips, along with what I put in it. :thumbsup2

You're right. All the COOL kids have them :cool1: :rotfl2:

[Beana9802]

Click here for more binder info:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=21979790&postcount=6
This was my binder for the last 2 trips, along with what I put in it. :thumbsup2

You're right. All the COOL kids have them :cool1: :rotfl2:
:worship: Love it. Added it to my favorites so when I get in the mode of plannin' it'll be ready to go! :):rotfl: I am trying to decide if I want a full size one or a pocket sized one I don't wanna be carryin' this thing around....:rotfl:

[winkers]

Binder envy seems to be a new phenomenon.

I wonder if there's medication for that? ;)

I think it's time to upgrade my folder to a Binder.

[Sooze]

I'm here Blue!!! So happy to get on board early and hear all about your plans!

LOVE the binder... must look into that thread....

Happy Easter!:flower1:


Susie

[englishrose47]

Good Morning Blue! Did the Easter Bunny come to your house? He sure came to ours!!

[scottny]

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[Blueyed Girl]

:worship: Love it. Added it to my favorites so when I get in the mode of plannin' it'll be ready to go! :):rotfl: I am trying to decide if I want a full size one or a pocket sized one I don't wanna be carryin' this thing around....:rotfl:
Awww, you're sweet!
Hmmm, I guess it depends on how you want to use it. I just leave mine in the hotel room. I look at it each morning to see what we have planned for that day.

Binder envy seems to be a new phenomenon.

I wonder if there's medication for that? ;)

I think it's time to upgrade my folder to a Binder.

It does, doesn't it??:lmao:
There IS a medication for it.....annual trips to WDW. :thumbsup2
I really don't "need" a binder. I don't carry it around or anything. I would probably destroy a folder between home and Florida. That's why I get something with a hard cover. :)

I'm here Blue!!! So happy to get on board early and hear all about your plans!

LOVE the binder... must look into that thread....

Happy Easter!:flower1:


Susie
:welcome: to my new PTR!
So glad you are here.:)
Happy Easter to you too.:flower3:

Good Morning Blue! Did the Easter Bunny come to your house? He sure came to ours!!
Yes he did!!
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Thanks Scott! Happy Easter to you too! :flower3: Hope you are having a great day.

[englishrose47]

Awww, you're sweet!
Hmmm, I guess it depends on how you want to use it. I just leave mine in the hotel room. I look at it each morning to see what we have planned for that day.



It does, doesn't it??:lmao:
There IS a medication for it.....annual trips to WDW. :thumbsup2
I really don't "need" a binder. I don't carry it around or anything. I would probably destroy a folder between home and Florida. That's why I get something with a hard cover. :)


:welcome: to my new PTR!
So glad you are here.:)
Happy Easter to you too.:flower3:


Yes he did!!
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Thanks Scott! Happy Easter to you too! :flower3: Hope you are having a great day.

You are on the ball with the pix! So cute, we have snow still Yes Jo SNOW! So it's an indoor egg hunt today!!

[Trentmom]

Aww...Cute pic of your ds...

Happy Easter:goodvibes

[jcc0621]

I'm along for the ride again:thumbsup2

Cool Binder!

[Native NYer]

Happy Easter!!!!

[Blueyed Girl]

Ok, let's get down to business! We have booked the Magic Your Way Package w/Park Hoppers & the Dining Plan. So far these are my ressie's in no particular order and as always are subject to change. ;)

Crystal Palace (out of pocket breakfast....we always do this)
Kona
Yak & Yeti
Coral Reef (*must get the octopus juice again*:thumbsup2 )
Tony's Town Square
Boatwrights

Ok, I am planning on canceling Boatwrights for something else. Not sure yet. The night we were eating there, we thought there may be a P&PP. So, usually we like to eat at the resort then head over to PPP. Well, there is no PPP that night. The CM I spoke to said there may be a private party since the schedule still says MK closes at 7pm. Ok, so I thought we'd do MK earlier that day, then just head to DTD for dinner. Well, now the schedule says that MK is open till 9 or 10 (can't remember right now) so we will probably want to go back to MK after DS's nap. So, if I don't get an ADR in MK then it needs to be somewhere close and not a character meal because it takes too much time. Are ya still with me? :lmao:

I also booked us a Carriage Ride through Port Orleans Riverside one evening. I really think all 3 of us will enjoy that. :) We are also going to try to fit in a half day at Typhoon Lagoon somewhere. Still not sure how but I'm trying.

So, there are my quick little ADR's. Still not sure what to do about that one dinner. :confused3

[Blueyed Girl]

Aww...Cute pic of your ds...

Happy Easter:goodvibes
Thank you!
Happy Easter to you too!:flower3:

I'm along for the ride again:thumbsup2

Cool Binder!
:welcome:
Yay! Thanks for joining.
Thank you.

Happy Easter!!!!
Happy Easter to you too!:flower3:

[jordanyosh]

Hey blue,

Here are my thoughts....feel free not to listen to any of them...I won't be hurt....at least not for long.;)

If we had to do it over again, we would've done 1 more Signature Dining meal (2 TS credits/person) or maybe more. It would've given us a little bit more flexibility in our schedule.

For example, instead of Boatwrights and Yak (still can't believe they named it that) you could schedule Jiko......

I would explain more but don't want to bore you......

[Blueyed Girl]

Hey blue,

Here are my thoughts....feel free not to listen to any of them...I won't be hurt....at least not for long.;)

If we had to do it over again, we would've done 1 more Signature Dining meal (2 TS credits/person) or maybe more. It would've given us a little bit more flexibility in our schedule.

For example, instead of Boatwrights and Yak (still can't believe they named it that) you could schedule Jiko......

I would explain more but don't want to bore you......

I see what you're saying. Yes, I'm listening and no you are not boring me!;)
Really, that's what we usually do so I am holding on to that thought. I also had the thought of just canceling Boatwright's and not worrying about finding something else. Thus, freeing up a TS credit and Crystal Palace won't be out of pocket anymore. We don't mind paying OOP for CP, but it was just a thought. Whatever I do, I better get to doing it because my trip is only 1 month and 10 days away!:woohoo: I may not get anymore ADR's!:eek:

[Trentmom]

Great Adrs


I love Tony's and find not a lot of people do:confused3

We went there two years ago on a whim and has been a favorite ever since:lovestruc

[jordanyosh]

I see what you're saying. Yes, I'm listening and no you are not boring me!;)
Really, that's what we usually do so I am holding on to that thought. I also had the thought of just canceling Boatwright's and not worrying about finding something else. Thus, freeing up a TS credit and Crystal Palace won't be out of pocket anymore. We don't mind paying OOP for CP, but it was just a thought. Whatever I do, I better get to doing it because my trip is only 1 month and 10 days away!:woohoo: I may not get anymore ADR's!:eek:

I like that idea of CP being a TS...nice.

[Native NYer]

Your ADRs look great! We liked Yak & Yeti. Hope you do also.

The carriage ride sounds so nice. What a relaxing way to spend an evening.

[scottny]

what if you do something over at GF. Maybe Grand Floridian cafe or something? It is close to MK so you can get back without to much trouble.

[Blueyed Girl]

Great Adrs


I love Tony's and find not a lot of people do:confused3

We went there two years ago on a whim and has been a favorite ever since:lovestruc
We are finally going to try it.:thumbsup2 I've made ADR's for Tony's and canceled them every year.

I like that idea of CP being a TS...nice.
I did too but I just realized that if I use a TS for breakfast then one of the other meals of the day will have to come OOP. Breakfast is generally the cheaper meal.....sometimes even including CS. Sooo....here I go again. :rotfl:

Your ADRs look great! We liked Yak & Yeti. Hope you do also.

The carriage ride sounds so nice. What a relaxing way to spend an evening.
Thanks.
I'm curious to try this although, like Jordan said, not sure about the word "yak" being in the title for a food place. :confused3 :rotfl2:

what if you do something over at GF. Maybe Grand Floridian cafe or something? It is close to MK so you can get back without to much trouble.

Ooooh, now there's an idea! I forgot about that one. I'm off to check out the menu's......
Thanks!:flower3:

[Shmu]

I'm here. I'm here.
A little late, but I made it.
A little late to post on your TR so I'll post here.
Thanks for the shout out for P.P. Pirate (Puny Pathetic Pirate aka Puny)
Too bad about Pirate Pete heading the wrong way.
Great disney photo book. I think I'll do one next time.
Glad you are continuing the fun over here.:thumbsup2

[winkers]

I think we might cross paths a couple of times!:banana:

[DisMomAmy]

Great ADRs!:thumbsup2

Can't wait to hear about the carriage ride.

[englishrose47]

Good Morning Blue!

[Native NYer]

I'm curious to try this although, like Jordan said, not sure about the word "yak" being in the title for a food place. :confused3 :rotfl2:

:lmao: So true about "yak"

We actually had the best service at Y&Y. That was a bonus.

[Blueyed Girl]

I'm here. I'm here.
A little late, but I made it.
A little late to post on your TR so I'll post here.
Thanks for the shout out for P.P. Pirate (Puny Pathetic Pirate aka Puny)
Too bad about Pirate Pete heading the wrong way.
Great disney photo book. I think I'll do one next time.
Glad you are continuing the fun over here.:thumbsup2

Shmu of the Shoes!! :welcome:
So glad you made it over.
No problem on the shout out. Everyone liked Pirate Pete and I totally flubbed that one up since I didn't take him out a whole lot to take pictures. Yours looks like an awesome adventure waiting to happen. pirate:

I think we might cross paths a couple of times!:banana:
I see that!! I just went back to look. :banana: ooooh, maybe you or someone from your crew will ride EE or Dinosaur with me! I'm not skeerd to ride it alone, it's just more fun when you go with someone else.

Great ADRs!:thumbsup2

Can't wait to hear about the carriage ride.
Thanks.
I'm so excited about the carriage ride. :woohoo:


Good Morning Blue!
:wave: hiya Rosie!
:lmao: So true about "yak"

We actually had the best service at Y&Y. That was a bonus.
That's great to hear. I was surprised that I was even able to get an ADR so late in the game! :banana:

[Native NYer]

I don't think a lot of people know about Yak & Yeti yet. At least that's how it seemed during our Januray trip. We arrived early for our 12:30 ADR and were seated right away. We didn't have to wait long for appetizers or our meal. The server explained the entire menu and was super nice. We loved the fried green bean appetizer. Fried veggies are so not healthy, but so good! I hope your experience was a great as ours.

And because of your tr, I'm thinking of adding Coral Reef. I was a little nervous about the seafood there but I'm thinking we need to try it!

[Blueyed Girl]

I don't think a lot of people know about Yak & Yeti yet. At least that's how it seemed during our Januray trip. We arrived early for our 12:30 ADR and were seated right away. We didn't have to wait long for appetizers or our meal. The server explained the entire menu and was super nice. We loved the fried green bean appetizer. Fried veggies are so not healthy, but so good! I hope your experience was a great as ours.

And because of your tr, I'm thinking of adding Coral Reef. I was a little nervous about the seafood there but I'm thinking we need to try it!

Sounds great!! And the fried green beans sound interesting too. I might have to give it a try.

We loved Coral Reef. I think they may have steaks too besides seafood. If I remember correctly DH may have gotten a steak. I got the salmon and it was very tasty! :)

[Blueyed Girl]

Ok, so this morning I discovered some water on the floor in my laundry room. I'm trying to figure out where it's coming from and eventually I have to move the washer and dryer. What's funny is that we moved the washer/dryer over a bit after the hurricane so that we could make sure there was no water back there. Apparently we didn't move them as far as I did today because look what was under the washing machine!!! It was soaked with water and covered in dryer lent but I thought it was worthy of a DIS post before I threw it away. :thumbsup2


It's a ticket stub from the 25 Anniversary! It was also DH's very first trip to WDW. It was also both of ours very first time to stay on property, even though it wasn't at a Disney resort. (Grosvenor) Check the date!! June 1997.
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[Lifelong_Dreamer]

:laughing: Very cool find :thumbsup2

[DisneyMom14]

OMG! I was trying to catch up but I just finished your TR. :lmao: I wanted to tell you that I love the photopass book and you had some really great stories to tell. I loved reading them! I'll be catching up with your PTR as soon as I get back. Oh yeah, sorry forgot to mention - we're leaving to go back to DisneyWorld in 4 hours!!!!!!!!!:cool1: We'll only be there for 3 days so I'll be back soon! :banana:

[englishrose47]

Whew well I'm done with Doctor and dentist appt for the day and ready to Dis !!I tried Y&Y counter service in Feb and enjoyed the food alot. The shrimp Lomein was great and so was the mango pie!! On my next solo trip I may try the TS !!

[carissanboys]

You can tell I've been busy! I didn't even notice you'd started a PTR.

:yay: :yay:

My birthday is the day before yours ;)

I'll be back to read tomorrow. Today is just too crazy.

[winkers]

I see that!! I just went back to look. :banana: ooooh, maybe you or someone from your crew will ride EE or Dinosaur with me! I'm not skeerd to ride it alone, it's just more fun when you go with someone else.



I would love to ride them with you!

I've never found anything under my appliances that I would want to take a picture of...............:lmao:

[scottny]

what a nice find. I have no washer or dryer to look behind.

[MomsOf2boys]

Click here for more binder info:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=21979790&postcount=6
This was my binder for the last 2 trips, along with what I put in it. :thumbsup2

You're right. All the COOL kids have them :cool1: :rotfl2:

Hello... Just popped on and am glad I am near the beginning. I am going to stick around and try not to just lurk. I have found that if you lurk on one TR and then all of a sudden post something (when you feel by now you not only know the person doing the report but the regulars who post there...) they don't know you from Adam and you look more like a stalker than a lurker. hahaha

Ok... anyway, I will go back and read about your trip when you were sick... that is terrible. And i don't have a binder and only heard of one when I was reading Jordans TR... wondering now if I posted there...hmmm.. ok...

[Blueyed Girl]

:laughing: Very cool find :thumbsup2
Thanks.:rotfl:

OMG! I was trying to catch up but I just finished your TR. :lmao: I wanted to tell you that I love the photopass book and you had some really great stories to tell. I loved reading them! I'll be catching up with your PTR as soon as I get back. Oh yeah, sorry forgot to mention - we're leaving to go back to DisneyWorld in 4 hours!!!!!!!!!:cool1: We'll only be there for 3 days so I'll be back soon! :banana:
Thanks for joining in!
Oh My Gosh, I can't believe you are going right now!!!!! WOO-HOO for you!!:banana: Have fun!

Whew well I'm done with Doctor and dentist appt for the day and ready to Dis !!I tried Y&Y counter service in Feb and enjoyed the food alot. The shrimp Lomein was great and so was the mango pie!! On my next solo trip I may try the TS !!
Hope all was well at the Dr & Dentist! Yum, I love shrimp Lo Mein!!

You can tell I've been busy! I didn't even notice you'd started a PTR.

:yay: :yay:

My birthday is the day before yours ;)

I'll be back to read tomorrow. Today is just too crazy.
Glad you found it!
How cool! Another Aries!!:)


I would love to ride them with you!

I've never found anything under my appliances that I would want to take a picture of...............:lmao:
AWESOME!!!! I can't even remember what it's like to ride with some one I know or sort of know. Since we have to take turns we always end up riding with strangers. Sometimes it's fun and sometimes people are just a stick in the mud.

I'm usually pretty scared to look behind the washer/dryer. That's DH's job.:lmao: But this time it couldn't wait till he got home.

what a nice find. I have no washer or dryer to look behind.

Thanks. :rotfl:
Yeah, but you live in NY!:) I didn't think anyone in the city had their own washer/dryer. :confused3

[Blueyed Girl]

Hello... Just popped on and am glad I am near the beginning. I am going to stick around and try not to just lurk. I have found that if you lurk on one TR and then all of a sudden post something (when you feel by now you not only know the person doing the report but the regulars who post there...) they don't know you from Adam and you look more like a stalker than a lurker. hahaha

Ok... anyway, I will go back and read about your trip when you were sick... that is terrible. And i don't have a binder and only heard of one when I was reading Jordans TR... wondering now if I posted there...hmmm.. ok...

:welcome: Glad you are here! Post away:thumbsup2
There are so many people on Jordan's TR they may not notice if you've never posted and then all of a sudden do post. :lmao:

[MomsOf2boys]

:welcome: Glad you are here! Post away:thumbsup2
There are so many people on Jordan's TR they may not notice if you've never posted and then all of a sudden do post. :lmao:

Thank you. You might be right. He and Scott seemed to have "followers" and I also noticed a Winkers in your group and doesn't Jordan carry around a flat Winkers? Is it the one and same?


Now off to sub to your trip report so i don't lose it already. :happytv: :happytv:

[Blueyed Girl]

Thank you. You might be right. He and Scott seemed to have "followers" and I also noticed a Winkers in your group and doesn't Jordan carry around a flat Winkers? Is it the one and same?


Now off to sub to your trip report so i don't lose it already. :happytv: :happytv:

Oh yes, Scott and Jordan are very popular. :) The winkers here is the same as flat winkers. She has a PTR going right now too as well as a recently finished TR. The whole flat winkers thing is so funny. I can't wait to see what else Jordan posts with her. You will see in my TR that I got to meet Jordan & his crew including Flat Winkers, as well as EnglishRose47.:thumbsup2

[Trentmom]

Cool Find:thumbsup2

That was when the castle was decorated like a pink bday cake....., ya remember:laughing:

[OhMari]

After I moved your report Saturday, I read your links for 3 hours and finished. I'm glad you get to do-over. You will ove POR, make sure you stay in the Mansion section. I know many like the Outback, but I think the Mansions are prettier, plus, it is a easy walk over to POFQ.

Isn't it wierd how WDW things can pop up like that?

Did you figure out where you are going to eat? Sorry, I just read the links tonite? I would say skip Boatwrights-and find something in DTD.

[Native NYer]

What a neat discovery! We were in Disney July 1997 for the 25th anniversary. Do you remember that pink castle? I almost cried when I saw it. Thank goodness that's a distant memory.

[MomsOf2boys]

Oh yes, Scott and Jordan are very popular. :) The winkers here is the same as flat winkers. She has a PTR going right now too as well as a recently finished TR. The whole flat winkers thing is so funny. I can't wait to see what else Jordan posts with her. You will see in my TR that I got to meet Jordan & his crew including Flat Winkers, as well as EnglishRose47.:thumbsup2

That is too funny. When we did our cruises we had a huge Dis meet... several on the one cruise actually and it was nice to have instant friends all over. I think I will take Jordan's idea of LGMH's on my camera strap anyway.

[Blueyed Girl]

Cool Find:thumbsup2

That was when the castle was decorated like a pink bday cake....., ya remember:laughing:
Yes I do! I had no idea about it and was so excited for DH's first trip and we walked in and I was like "What the heck is that??" I had to keep assuring DH that the "wonderful castle" I kept talking about was under there somewhere. :rotfl2:

After I moved your report Saturday, I read your links for 3 hours and finished. I'm glad you get to do-over. You will ove POR, make sure you stay in the Mansion section. I know many like the Outback, but I think the Mansions are prettier, plus, it is a easy walk over to POFQ.

Isn't it wierd how WDW things can pop up like that?

Did you figure out where you are going to eat? Sorry, I just read the links tonite? I would say skip Boatwrights-and find something in DTD.
:welcome:
Wow!!! Glad you took time to read my TR.
Yes, I'm super excited that we get a do-over trip.
I haven't requested a specific section as of yet.
I'm definitely skipping Boatwrights after looking at the menu. I'm from La and I can't say that a lot of that stuff is ANYTHING like what we cook over here. :lmao:

What a neat discovery! We were in Disney July 1997 for the 25th anniversary. Do you remember that pink castle? I almost cried when I saw it. Thank goodness that's a distant memory.
Yes, the pink cake/castle scared me!! :rotfl2:
That is too funny. When we did our cruises we had a huge Dis meet... several on the one cruise actually and it was nice to have instant friends all over. I think I will take Jordan's idea of LGMH's on my camera strap anyway.

We were planning on doing a cruise in 2009, but now I think we may have to postpone that another year due to DH's schedule. That sounds like so much fun to have a DIS meet on the cruise.

[scottny]

I can understand missing Boatwrights but if u get back to the resort early and still hungry go in for dessert. We did it and it was a fun time and delicious.

[jordanyosh]

Blue,

Nice find...It was like finding a time capsule.:thumbsup2

Do you remember some of your memories from that trip?

Wendy, Derek and I went in 97. It was our 1st time staying at the Boardwalk Villas.......We ate soooooooo much that year. I gained 10 lbs.......We had a great trip...and we fell in love with the Epcot resort area.

[jlindemer]

Just saying hello and subscribing! I am hoping to go back and read your TR from Feb.

I :worship: you for getting to go again so soon!!! 68.2 days until we go!

[Blueyed Girl]

I can understand missing Boatwrights but if u get back to the resort early and still hungry go in for dessert. We did it and it was a fun time and delicious.
This sounds like something good to do after our carriage ride! Thanks.:)


Just saying hello and subscribing! I am hoping to go back and read your TR from Feb.

I :worship: you for getting to go again so soon!!! 68.2 days until we go!
:welcome: Thanks for coming aboard!
I'm so excited to go again.
Yours will be here before you know it!!:thumbsup2

[Blueyed Girl]

Blue,

Nice find...It was like finding a time capsule.:thumbsup2

Do you remember some of your memories from that trip?

Wendy, Derek and I went in 97. It was our 1st time staying at the Boardwalk Villas.......We ate soooooooo much that year. I gained 10 lbs.......We had a great trip...and we fell in love with the Epcot resort area.

You're right....time capsule! It instantly took me back. I almost cried.
Memories from that trip....wow!!

Ok here we go, it was DH's first trip ever. We had been married 3 years by that point. I bought the trip with my first paycheck at my new job. I went through a travel agent because back then we did not have a computer/internet, and I hadn't been since 1984 with my parents. I booked us less than 30 days in advance! The travel agent did my ADR's and I didn't know half of what she was talking about. There was no dining plan then as far as we knew. We only had one ADR because we only ate one TS meal the entire 5 days we were there. It was in Italy. We were more CS people back then.

We drove straight through to Orlando in one day. It took us 14 hours. By the time we got there we were not amused. We were so sick of being in the car we couldn't even see straight.
We flew by the seat of our pants for the entire trip. No plans what so ever. But back then we were much younger, much thinner, and much faster. :rotfl2: We got a lot done! We stayed at the Grosvenor because that was the only place that had an opening since I booked less than 30 days in advance. This trip was before Animal Kingdom, and while River Country was still open. We chose to do Blizzard Beach instead. I wish we would have chose RC since it's closed now. Back then there were no big thrill type rides at WDW. I think the biggest "thrill" ride was Space Mountain or maybe Splash Mountain because of the drop. BTMRR wasn't too bad either. I do not remember ever riding Pirates of the Caribbean. I rode it for the first time last year (2007). I have no idea how we missed it before.:confused3

One night we went to Pleasure Island. Back then you needed a ticket to get in even on the streets. We checked out every single club there for at least a minute or two all the way down the street. We did the comedy club and then we danced 2 songs at 8-trax and then headed over to Maniquins for the rest of the night. We got a little (read-LOT) tipsy, then got on the dance floor which slowly spins and when we wanted to get off, we didn't know where we were because it put us in a different spot than when we got on.:rotfl2: :rotfl2: That was a fun night! We walked back to the resort.

When I found the ticket, all these thoughts came flooding back. Then I immediately thought "WOW what a difference between then and now!" Now I'm addicted to planning and we know SO MUCH MORE than we did back then. It made me smile, abandon the flood in the laundry room, and run to get my camera so that I could take a picture of my 1997 Walt Disney World ticket with my digital camera to send to my husband in email at work, and to post on the internet to my friends on the DIS. My, my, my how times have changed. :thumbsup2

Here is a pic of DH back then. He would kill me if he knew I posted this.:rotfl2: The fanny pack is red not pink. It's a scanned picture so it's dark and the colors are off. He would soooo kill me if he saw this. :lmao:
I only have this on the computer because I just did a picture slideshow for his birthday. I will have to go look for the rest of these pictures tomorrow. There is one of me too except my fanny pack is blue. I can't believe we both wore fanny packs. :rolleyes:

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[Native NYer]

It's so nice to look at photos from previous trips. And it's so different to travel without kids! A different experience completely.

[Blueyed Girl]

It's so nice to look at photos from previous trips. And it's so different to travel without kids! A different experience completely.

A VERY different experience!!!:lmao: I can't wait till tomorrow so that I can dig through those old pics. DS is sleeping and they are stored right by his room so I can't now and it's killing me!

[jordanyosh]

Thanks for sharing those memories.....

When Wendy and I went in 1991, we stayed on International Drive about 20 minutes from the park at Summerfield Suites....We went to Universal:eek: and ate offsite a few times..:eek: :eek:

PI back in the day was a bit crazy.............in a good way.

And DH with the fanny pack.......niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice.:rotfl2:

[winkers]

Love dh's fanny pack!:rotfl:

[scottny]

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/2359593739_7994951dc8.jpg

I tried to fix the pic up. It worked a little. his bag is red.

[Blueyed Girl]

Thanks for sharing those memories.....

When Wendy and I went in 1991, we stayed on International Drive about 20 minutes from the park at Summerfield Suites....We went to Universal:eek: and ate offsite a few times..:eek: :eek:

PI back in the day was a bit crazy.............in a good way.

And DH with the fanny pack.......niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice.:rotfl2:
I have no idea where we stayed in '84 but I know it was not onsite. We probably ate most of our meals offsite too.:eek:

Hey, DH laughed at your Mullett/glasses pic. It's only fair right? :lmao:

Love dh's fanny pack!:rotfl:
:rotfl2:

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/2359593739_7994951dc8.jpg

I tried to fix the pic up. It worked a little. his bag is red.

A pink fanny pack may be disturbing to DH, but what's disturbing to me is that we both had one and that they were made from that "parachute pants" material. :rolleyes: What is that....like nylon or something?:confused3 :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[jordanyosh]

I'll try to scan some pix from previous trips sometime this week.:thumbsup2

[AUdisfan]

Okay, this time I'm going to do more than post a couple of times and lurk a lot. Makes me feel like a stalker too.:lmao: You've got a great PTR going again. I'm envious of your upcoming trip and your binder.:) I love stuff like that, but I'm not crafty enough to do it. I'm sure you'll like POR. We also stayed there in 1998 (when it was Dixie Landings) on our honeymoon.

Sometimes it's hard to remember what anything was like before kids.:rotfl: You're trip down memory lane reminded me what WDW was like before our two. Totally different!

It looks like you have a fun trip planned so far and I can't wait to read more.:thumbsup2

[scottny]

I have no idea where we stayed in '84 but I know it was not onsite. We probably ate most of our meals offsite too.:eek:

Hey, DH laughed at your Mullett/glasses pic. It's only fair right? :lmao:


:rotfl2:



A pink fanny pack may be disturbing to DH, but what's disturbing to me is that we both had one and that they were made from that "parachute pants" material. :rolleyes: What is that....like nylon or something?:confused3 :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Oh I loved parachute pants. I had a white pair. a white mesh shirt. white members only jacket and white capezios. I looked like the stay puft marshmallow man but I did not care.

[Blueyed Girl]

Okay, this time I'm going to do more than post a couple of times and lurk a lot. Makes me feel like a stalker too.:lmao: You've got a great PTR going again. I'm envious of your upcoming trip and your binder.:) I love stuff like that, but I'm not crafty enough to do it. I'm sure you'll like POR. We also stayed there in 1998 (when it was Dixie Landings) on our honeymoon.

Sometimes it's hard to remember what anything was like before kids.:rotfl: You're trip down memory lane reminded me what WDW was like before our two. Totally different!

It looks like you have a fun trip planned so far and I can't wait to read more.:thumbsup2

:welcome: Thanks for joining in on the new PTR!
My binder really isn't all that crafty. I just print out some cute pic's from the DIS or somewhere and stick them in the cover of the binder. :thumbsup2
Yes, a trip without kids was a different world!

[Blueyed Girl]

Oh I loved parachute pants. I had a white pair. a white mesh shirt. white members only jacket and white capezios. I looked like the stay puft marshmallow man but I did not care.

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:
I just had to shove my face into a pillow so I wouldn't wake the rest of the house! That was some kind of funny!

I had purple parachute pants! Only one pair. But I had my share of mesh clothing and florescent garb. Lots and lots of hair spray. I even had Jellies shoes! :scared1:

[winkers]

Oh I loved parachute pants. I had a white pair. a white mesh shirt. white members only jacket and white capezios. I looked like the stay puft marshmallow man but I did not care.

Picture please!!!!!!

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee98/kaazanski/hammer.gif

[Blueyed Girl]

Picture please!!!!!!

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee98/kaazanski/hammer.gif

Yes picture please!!


I once had a pair of Hammer pants. Why? I have no freakin' idea!!:confused3

[winkers]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:
I just had to shove my face into a pillow so I wouldn't wake the rest of the house! That was some kind of funny!

I had purple parachute pants! Only one pair. But I had my share of mesh clothing and florescent garb. Lots and lots of hair spray. I even had Jellies shoes! :scared1:

I loved my jellie shoes!!!

My first boyfriend in highschool was obsessed with mc hammer and vanilla ice.:lmao: Nobody told him he was a white boy from Utah.:rotfl2:
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m158/nirvana_is_life/vanilla.jpg

[Blueyed Girl]

I loved my jellie shoes!!!

My first boyfriend in highschool was obsessed with mc hammer and vanilla ice.:lmao: Nobody told him he was a white boy from Utah.:rotfl2:
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m158/nirvana_is_life/vanilla.jpg

If I saw this in person I would surely wreck the car. :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Jellies were pretty cool. I hear they are trying to make a comeback.

[AUdisfan]

Ooh, we all had jellies when I was in high school. They are making a comeback I've seen them several times while shopping for shoes for my DD(4). It cracks me up!:rotfl:

[Blueyed Girl]

Ooh, we all had jellies when I was in high school. They are making a comeback I've seen them several times while shopping for shoes for my DD(4). It cracks me up!:rotfl:

See, I knew it!!:rotfl2:

[Trentmom]

Okay, this time I'm going to do more than post a couple of times and lurk a lot. Makes me feel like a stalker too.:lmao: You've got a great PTR going again. I'm envious of your upcoming trip and your binder.:) I love stuff like that, but I'm not crafty enough to do it. I'm sure you'll like POR. We also stayed there in 1998 (when it was Dixie Landings) on our honeymoon.

Sometimes it's hard to remember what anything was like before kids.:rotfl: You're trip down memory lane reminded me what WDW was like before our two. Totally different!

It looks like you have a fun trip planned so far and I can't wait to read more.:thumbsup2


I just had to quote you...

I too stayed at Dixie Landings in 98 for my Honeymoon and had to share....:lovestruc
:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:
I just had to shove my face into a pillow so I wouldn't wake the rest of the house! That was some kind of funny!

I had purple parachute pants! Only one pair. But I had my share of mesh clothing and florescent garb. Lots and lots of hair spray. I even had Jellies shoes! :scared1:


Do you remember wearing like Hot pink and neon yellow together and think ya looked so cool:laughing:


I had a TON of jellies, too:rotfl2:

[Blueyed Girl]

I had such a good time tonight! :grouphug: But I must go get some sleep now.

Nite nite!:flower3:

[Trentmom]

Loved your Walk Down Memory Lane story..

Fanny Bags were all the Rage....Remember:laughing:

[AUdisfan]

Trentmom, I saw where you posted that earlier in the thread, but I was too lazy to go back and find it to quote you.:rotfl: I can't believe it's been almost 10 yrs!

Thanks for letting me hang out with ya'll tonight. It's been fun! I've got to go to bed too.

[Trentmom]

Trentmom, I saw where you posted that earlier in the thread, but I was too lazy to go back and find it to quote you.:rotfl: I can't believe it's been almost 10 yrs!

Thanks for letting me hang out with ya'll tonight. It's been fun! I've got to go to bed too.

Too funny:rotfl2:


I know..10 years has flown by....Our wedding was in Nov, but we did not take our honeymoon until December(college)........

When was your honeymoon?:lovestruc

Have a good night


Sorry Blue...for Hijacking your thread for a min

Okay, back to your regularly scheduled program:happytv:

[scottny]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:
I just had to shove my face into a pillow so I wouldn't wake the rest of the house! That was some kind of funny!

I had purple parachute pants! Only one pair. But I had my share of mesh clothing and florescent garb. Lots and lots of hair spray. I even had Jellies shoes! :scared1:
sorry.
purple? I didn't know barney was around back then. :confused3

Picture please!!!!!!

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee98/kaazanski/hammer.gif

Yes picture please!!


I once had a pair of Hammer pants. Why? I have no freakin' idea!!:confused3

I had hammer pants. I will ask my friend if she has pics of me in them,. she might.

Goodnight all.

[Sooze]

Dang... I missed out on some fun times last night! It was an 80's extravaganza! By the way, I owned Jellies, fanny packs, AND Hammer Pants, too!!

Love the find under the washer. Makes me want to pull mine out right now!! Fun memories.. thanks for sharing!:)

[DisMomAmy]

Looks like there was quite a party here last night! DH and I went in 1997 too. It was the first time for both of us in quite a while - first grown up trip. We'd been married about a year - we stayed off-site. My biggest memory was going to Hoopdie Doo Revue - I'd gone as a kid and had wonderful memories of it. It was a lot of fun - once we found it! I'll have to look around for the picture - I think my mother-in-law might STILL have it on her refrigerator.

We walked around aimlessly with no plans. HDR was the only ADR we had. I remember that my boss at the time told me to go to the "steak place in Canada". Of course we tried, but without an ADR (I think it was priority seating at the time), we didn't get in. :sad2:

Love the "Stop, collaborate & listen" sign - I'm going to email it to DH now. :lmao:

[englishrose47]

Hey I wear a fannypack at Disney But it's a Disney one and black !:lmao: But remember I'm OLD so I'm allowed !!:rotfl2:

[carissanboys]

Ok - caught up :thumbsup2

Your plans look great. Love the sound of the carriage ride! :)

And your binder is awesome :worship: Very fancy schmancy. I think I'll hold off on starting my binder until I at least know the trip will be happening! ;)

[MomsOf2boys]

Wow you all were very busy posting last night. I had read trip reports till my eyes could no longer focus on anything non computer. Then I had to pull myself away and cook dinner and tend to the dogs and birds and one of the boys.

So then Mary comes home and the first thing I blurt out is ,"Guess what I read on the Dis boards today..." She is just like..."Oh please tell me... " That is sarcastic for here we go again.... So I did tell her that i am going to write a trip report and make a binder...how could i not have had a binder before ever... and make little Mousekeeping envelopes....

And today we are supposed to make our ADR's. I cheated though and sent a list to our IPO office. I know...I know... I took some of the excitement out of it.

Have a great day!

[longneckthree]

I'm here!:cheer2:

[Blueyed Girl]

I just had to quote you...

I too stayed at Dixie Landings in 98 for my Honeymoon and had to share....

Happy 10 years!!:goodvibes

Do you remember wearing like Hot pink and neon yellow together and think ya looked so cool:laughing:


I had a TON of jellies, too
I also remember wearing hot pink and purple together. :lmao:

Loved your Walk Down Memory Lane story..

Fanny Bags were all the Rage....Remember:laughing:
Thanks.:)
Oh yes, I remember! :rotfl2:

Trentmom, I saw where you posted that earlier in the thread, but I was too lazy to go back and find it to quote you.:rotfl: I can't believe it's been almost 10 yrs!

Thanks for letting me hang out with ya'll tonight. It's been fun! I've got to go to bed too.
Glad you joined us!!:)

Too funny


I know..10 years has flown by....Our wedding was in Nov, but we did not take our honeymoon until December(college)........

When was your honeymoon?

Have a good night


Sorry Blue...for Hijacking your thread for a min

Okay, back to your regularly scheduled program:happytv:

:rotfl2: You're too funny. Hijacking is ok w/me. It's fun to wake up to more fun this morning.:surfweb:

sorry.
purple? I didn't know barney was around back then. :confused3





I had hammer pants. I will ask my friend if she has pics of me in them,. she might.

Goodnight all.

BARNEY???? HEEEYYYY!!!!! :rotfl2:
There was a lot of purple around back then. Wonder what was up with that? There was also a lot of purple eye shaddow going around. :lmao:
That would be a fun picture to see! I wish I had pics of that but I don't think I do. I'll have to look.

Dang... I missed out on some fun times last night! It was an 80's extravaganza! By the way, I owned Jellies, fanny packs, AND Hammer Pants, too!!

Love the find under the washer. Makes me want to pull mine out right now!! Fun memories.. thanks for sharing!
:rotfl2: So nice to know I was not alone with my 80's wardrobe. I mean, people around here were wearing that but I often wondered if the rest of the world were actually wearing it too.

Looks like there was quite a party here last night! DH and I went in 1997 too. It was the first time for both of us in quite a while - first grown up trip. We'd been married about a year - we stayed off-site. My biggest memory was going to Hoopdie Doo Revue - I'd gone as a kid and had wonderful memories of it. It was a lot of fun - once we found it! I'll have to look around for the picture - I think my mother-in-law might STILL have it on her refrigerator.

We walked around aimlessly with no plans. HDR was the only ADR we had. I remember that my boss at the time told me to go to the "steak place in Canada". Of course we tried, but without an ADR (I think it was priority seating at the time), we didn't get in.

Love the "Stop, collaborate & listen" sign - I'm going to email it to DH now.
That is a perfect description for that trip "first grown up trip". I really felt so grown up too. :goodvibes

Hey I wear a fannypack at Disney But it's a Disney one and black ! But remember I'm OLD so I'm allowed !!:rotfl2:
Don't worry Rosie, I wore a fanny pack in 2007. This one was black and not some big nylon 80's brightly colored thing hanging from my waist. :rotfl2: I didn't do a fanny pack this year but I guess if it would make my touring more comfortable I'd do it again. :thumbsup2

Ok - caught up

Your plans look great. Love the sound of the carriage ride!
And your binder is awesome :worship: Very fancy schmancy. I think I'll hold off on starting my binder until I at least know the trip will be happening!
Thanks for coming over!:)
I'm excited about the carriage ride.
Thanks about the binder.
:rotfl2: I would wait too. At least until you start accumulating notes everywhere.

Wow you all were very busy posting last night. I had read trip reports till my eyes could no longer focus on anything non computer. Then I had to pull myself away and cook dinner and tend to the dogs and birds and one of the boys.

So then Mary comes home and the first thing I blurt out is ,"Guess what I read on the Dis boards today..." She is just like..."Oh please tell me... " That is sarcastic for here we go again.... So I did tell her that i am going to write a trip report and make a binder...how could i not have had a binder before ever... and make little Mousekeeping envelopes....

And today we are supposed to make our ADR's. I cheated though and sent a list to our IPO office. I know...I know... I took some of the excitement out of it.

Have a great day!
Binders are our friend!:goodvibes
Nothing wrong with cheating on the ADR's a bit. Whatever works!!;)

[Blueyed Girl]

I'm here!:cheer2:

:welcome: to my new PTR!
Glad you came over.:goodvibes

[AUdisfan]

Our honeymoon was in Dec too! We got married on the 5th so we would have been there starting th 6th. DH also proposed to me in WDW.:love:

Okay, so sorry Blue, I promise that's the last time I'll hijack your thread.

Boatwright's is pretty good, even though it's not real Southern food. We ate there in Feb. It would do in a pinch, since you're staying there. Did you decide where to eat that night?

[Trentmom]

Our honeymoon was in Dec too! We got married on the 5th so we would have been there starting th 6th. DH also proposed to me in WDW.:love:

Okay, so sorry Blue, I promise that's the last time I'll hijack your thread.

Boatwright's is pretty good, even though it's not real Southern food. We ate there in Feb. It would do in a pinch, since you're staying there. Did you decide where to eat that night?

December, too...How funny:rotfl:

But we missed ya by a few weeks.....

December 25th thru January 8th:thumbsup2 :santa:


Blue...while you are there, you have got to hit I think it is called t he COTTON GIN at POR.....

Have the most fun Piano Player there...does drunk sing alongs....ya get the picture. :laughing: ..but it is Disney ,so PG rated:thumbsup2

[Shmu]

So neat you found that ticket.
Wish I had a ticket from my first trip.
It was back in 1974

I love vintage pics.
Are you going to put more up?
Hope so.popcorn::

Binder is looks good.
Mine needs help.
I have been neglecting it lately.

[Leger13]

You're right....time capsule! It instantly took me back. I almost cried.
Memories from that trip....wow!!

Ok here we go, it was DH's first trip ever. We had been married 3 years by that point. I bought the trip with my first paycheck at my new job. I went through a travel agent because back then we did not have a computer/internet, and I hadn't been since 1984 with my parents. I booked us less than 30 days in advance! The travel agent did my ADR's and I didn't know half of what she was talking about. There was no dining plan then as far as we knew. We only had one ADR because we only ate one TS meal the entire 5 days we were there. It was in Italy. We were more CS people back then.

We drove straight through to Orlando in one day. It took us 14 hours. By the time we got there we were not amused. We were so sick of being in the car we couldn't even see straight.
We flew by the seat of our pants for the entire trip. No plans what so ever. But back then we were much younger, much thinner, and much faster. :rotfl2: We got a lot done! We stayed at the Grosvenor because that was the only place that had an opening since I booked less than 30 days in advance. This trip was before Animal Kingdom, and while River Country was still open. We chose to do Blizzard Beach instead. I wish we would have chose RC since it's closed now. Back then there were no big thrill type rides at WDW. I think the biggest "thrill" ride was Space Mountain or maybe Splash Mountain because of the drop. BTMRR wasn't too bad either. I do not remember ever riding Pirates of the Caribbean. I rode it for the first time last year (2007). I have no idea how we missed it before.:confused3

One night we went to Pleasure Island. Back then you needed a ticket to get in even on the streets. We checked out every single club there for at least a minute or two all the way down the street. We did the comedy club and then we danced 2 songs at 8-trax and then headed over to Maniquins for the rest of the night. We got a little (read-LOT) tipsy, then got on the dance floor which slowly spins and when we wanted to get off, we didn't know where we were because it put us in a different spot than when we got on.:rotfl2: :rotfl2: That was a fun night! We walked back to the resort.

When I found the ticket, all these thoughts came flooding back. Then I immediately thought "WOW what a difference between then and now!" Now I'm addicted to planning and we know SO MUCH MORE than we did back then. It made me smile, abandon the flood in the laundry room, and run to get my camera so that I could take a picture of my 1997 Walt Disney World ticket with my digital camera to send to my husband in email at work, and to post on the internet to my friends on the DIS. My, my, my how times have changed. :thumbsup2

Here is a pic of DH back then. He would kill me if he knew I posted this.:rotfl2: The fanny pack is red not pink. It's a scanned picture so it's dark and the colors are off. He would soooo kill me if he saw this. :lmao:
I only have this on the computer because I just did a picture slideshow for his birthday. I will have to go look for the rest of these pictures tomorrow. There is one of me too except my fanny pack is blue. I can't believe we both wore fanny packs. :rolleyes:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2124/2359593739_7994951dc8.jpg

I LOVE looking at old pictures from WDW! What a cool find. That picture with the fanny pack is hillarious. Are you gonna post the picture of you? :rolleyes1

[Beana9802]

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m158/nirvana_is_life/vanilla.jpg

This might have to replace Space Mountain as my new Background image! :) :lmao: Ice is back with a brand new invention!:banana:

[Trentmom]

Hey Blue, ya get a chance to dig out any more pics?

[Blueyed Girl]

Our honeymoon was in Dec too! We got married on the 5th so we would have been there starting th 6th. DH also proposed to me in WDW.:love:

Okay, so sorry Blue, I promise that's the last time I'll hijack your thread.

Boatwright's is pretty good, even though it's not real Southern food. We ate there in Feb. It would do in a pinch, since you're staying there. Did you decide where to eat that night?
I still haven't decided where to eat. I liked Scotts idea about GF so that's an option. I've got "stuff" (see below)going on right now and I can't seem to be able to do trip planning! It's killing me!:eek:

December, too...How funny:rotfl:

But we missed ya by a few weeks.....

December 25th thru January 8th:thumbsup2 :santa:


Blue...while you are there, you have got to hit I think it is called t he COTTON GIN at POR.....

Have the most fun Piano Player there...does drunk sing alongs....ya get the picture. :laughing: ..but it is Disney ,so PG rated:thumbsup2
Sounds like a fun time! Do they let kids in there?

So neat you found that ticket.
Wish I had a ticket from my first trip.
It was back in 1974

I love vintage pics.
Are you going to put more up?
Hope so.popcorn::

Binder is looks good.
Mine needs help.
I have been neglecting it lately.
I love vintage pics too! I will be looking for more. Wasn't able to today....I will post why shortly.

I LOVE looking at old pictures from WDW! What a cool find. That picture with the fanny pack is hillarious. Are you gonna post the picture of you? :rolleyes1
As soon as I can get to it I will post it. I mean, it's only fair right?? :lmao:

This might have to replace Space Mountain as my new Background image! :) :lmao: Ice is back with a brand new invention!:banana:
Something grabs a hold of me tightly
Then I flow like a harpoon daily and nightly
Will it ever stop? Yo - I don't know
Turn off the lights and I'll glow
To the extreme I rock a mic like a vandal
Light up a stage and wax a chump like a candle.

It is so scary that I still know this. :cool2:

Hey Blue, ya get a chance to dig out any more pics?

Not yet. Hopefully tomorrow. See my next update to find out why.:rolleyes1

[Blueyed Girl]

Ok, I was planning on talking about what Counter Service meals we may be doing but that will have to wait till the end of this update.

Today my washing machine died. :confused3 I washed a load of clothes and it worked fine. I got to the 2nd load and it just died!! Can you freakin' believe it?? Do you think the ticket had anything to do with it?? Perhaps I should put it back under the washer to see if it starts working again. Needless to say, I was aggravated again today. Seems like stupid things just never stop around here. So, I was dealing with this today. Plus, doing workbooks with DS plus running errands. Then DS's soccer game was this evening. So, by the time we got home we had enough time to eat and clean DS up and put him to bed. I didn't get to look through the picture box. :sad2:
The neat thing is that tomorrow I will head to my mothers to do my laundry because there is no way I'm letting it build up for 3 days until DH can go pick up a new washer. She has the pictures of our trip in 1984....or so she says. I haven't seen these in years!! I will be looking for those while at her house tomorrow. Then hopefully when we get home, I can go find the one's from 1997.

Ok, so on to the Counter Service locations.......
These are the one's we tend to enjoy or are considering trying this time:
Magic Kingdom:
Cosmic Rays
Columbia Harbour House
We were able to try both of these last time and didn't get a bad meal at either one. They are staying on our list!

EPCOT
Le Cantina De San Angel (Mexico) - We did this one last time and it was OK. I think the only reason I'm not saying "good" was because I really don't remember what it tasted like. I was sick, the wind was blowing all the food off of the table, and it started raining on us while we were eating. We may give this another try. Not sure though because there are so many to choose from in Epcot!
Electric Umbrella - May try if we are in the vicinity when it's time to eat.
Liberty Inn- This is on the list in case we can't find anything else that appeals to us in WS

ANIMAL KINGDOM
We are doing lunch for this one at Yak & Yeti so we probably won't be doing a CS here. But our list is:
Flame Tree
Pizzafari
Restaurantosaurus (McDonalds)

DISNEYS HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
Toy Story Pizza Planet - DS has already "told" us we are eating here. :lmao:
Toluca Turkey Legs - this is for DH because he STILL hasn't been able to try that darn turkey leg!!

So that's our CS in a nutshell. What are your favorite Counter Service locations at Epcot??

[jordanyosh]

sorry about the washing machine....:eek:

Tangierine Cafe is one of my favorites as far as food goes. Service was very slow though....

[jlindemer]

Your CS lists look good. What family with a child under 8 can go to DHS and NOT eat at Pizza Planet???!!! It's on our list too! I think they would rather eat there than Crystal Palace or Chef Mickey's!

Make sure you google the store that you are buying the washer at! I never buy anything without taking a coupon! Here's one for 10% off one item at Best Buy....https://moversguide.usps.com/img/coupon/bestbuy/200803_clientarea.gif. It's good until April 30.
As my DS says..."Mommy's Cheap!" I look at it as....Mommy's Cheap so we can go to WDW! :cool1:

[Trentmom]

Sorry about your washing machine:goodvibes

I can't wait to take DS to Pizza Planet...that will be right up his alley:thumbsup2

I don't really have a favorite counter service place at Epcot as i have only tried two, Sunshine Seasons(eveything was bland to me) or Electric Umbrella(had a bad experience there and have not been back yet:scared: )

Sorry I could be more help

[AUdisfan]

We always eat at the Cantina de San Angel. Maybe this time you'll actually be able to taste food. I think it's good. That and the pastry shop in France are about the only places we ever eat at EPCOT.

[winkers]

Something grabs a hold of me tightly
Then I flow like a harpoon daily and nightly
Will it ever stop? Yo - I don't know
Turn off the lights and I'll glow
To the extreme I rock a mic like a vandal
Light up a stage and wax a chump like a candle.

It is so scary that I still know this. :cool2:



Ice Ice baby.................:cool2:http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z256/AshleyV923/vanillaiceice.jpg

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Sorry about the washing machine, that happened to us back in May, we had a huge pile of laundry to do and the washer just up and died on us. Luckily we were able to get a new one quickly.

[DisMomAmy]

Sorry to hear about your washing machine!!

We didn't end up eating anywhere at Epcot in October. If we were to eat CS it would probably be Liberty Inn - Alex & I are picky... and I don't like the lines at Sunshine Seasons - I think we ate there once (2002?) and had a lot of choices, but had to wait in 3 different lines (for a long time).

[carissanboys]

The washing machine stinks. That happened to me last year. It sat in storage for 3 years so that might have effected it. Had to buy a new one.

If you like Fish and Chips, that CS in UK has great ones.

I didn't know until recently that Yak and Yeti had CS. We would have eaten there on our trip if I'd known.

[Shmu]

Sorry about your washing machine.
Reminds us of what great technology we have today. (Well, until it breaks.)

I'll be waiting patiently for pics. Hope you have some fun time looking through them.

I'm with Jordan as far as CS meals.
Tangierine Cafe is my favorite. Discovered it last trip and it's the only CS meal I remember.

We have never eaten at Pizza Planet. I am wanting to try it this year, just for the novelty of it if nothing else.

[betsywdw]

Sharky pimped it and now I'm here :rotfl: Glad to read along! I now need to back and catch up!

[Blueyed Girl]

sorry about the washing machine....:eek:

Tangierine Cafe is one of my favorites as far as food goes. Service was very slow though....
I will have to check out the menu at Tangierine.:thumbsup2 DH is a picky eater. I will try almost anything once.

Your CS lists look good. What family with a child under 8 can go to DHS and NOT eat at Pizza Planet???!!! It's on our list too! I think they would rather eat there than Crystal Palace or Chef Mickey's!

Make sure you google the store that you are buying the washer at! I never buy anything without taking a coupon! Here's one for 10% off one item at Best Buy....https://moversguide.usps.com/img/coupon/bestbuy/200803_clientarea.gif. It's good until April 30.
As my DS says..."Mommy's Cheap!" I look at it as....Mommy's Cheap so we can go to WDW! :cool1:
Pizza Planet was great. DS had a good time there. The pizza is good, although mine was VERY greasy. I had to try to absorb a lot of it with a paper towel.:eek:

Thanks so much for the coupon. That's a great idea that I never think of!:)

Sorry about your washing machine:goodvibes

I can't wait to take DS to Pizza Planet...that will be right up his alley:thumbsup2

I don't really have a favorite counter service place at Epcot as i have only tried two, Sunshine Seasons(eveything was bland to me) or Electric Umbrella(had a bad experience there and have not been back yet:scared: )

Sorry I could be more help
Pizza Planet is a lot of fun. Bring some extra quarters or dollars!!:eek:

Negatives are a help too.;)

We always eat at the Cantina de San Angel. Maybe this time you'll actually be able to taste food. I think it's good. That and the pastry shop in France are about the only places we ever eat at EPCOT.

I have been wanting to try the pastry shop in France. Last time all I got was the frozen Martini. Perhaps this time I will try a pastry first and then get the frozen Martini. :lmao:

Ice Ice baby.................:cool2:http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z256/AshleyV923/vanillaiceice.jpg
ding-ding-ding-ding-a-ding-ding.....

Sorry about the washing machine, that happened to us back in May, we had a huge pile of laundry to do and the washer just up and died on us. Luckily we were able to get a new one quickly.
I should have a new one by Wednesday. It really stinks when the washer goes out!!:sad2:

Sorry to hear about your washing machine!!

We didn't end up eating anywhere at Epcot in October. If we were to eat CS it would probably be Liberty Inn - Alex & I are picky... and I don't like the lines at Sunshine Seasons - I think we ate there once (2002?) and had a lot of choices, but had to wait in 3 different lines (for a long time).
Thanks.
Liberty Inn is on our list too.

The washing machine stinks. That happened to me last year. It sat in storage for 3 years so that might have effected it. Had to buy a new one.

If you like Fish and Chips, that CS in UK has great ones.

I didn't know until recently that Yak and Yeti had CS. We would have eaten there on our trip if I'd known.
I like the idea of Fish & Chips!! We may try this.:thumbsup2
I didn't realize it either until after our trip in February. This time we are doing the table service for lunch over there. But it's good to know!

Sorry about your washing machine.
Reminds us of what great technology we have today. (Well, until it breaks.)

I'll be waiting patiently for pics. Hope you have some fun time looking through them.

I'm with Jordan as far as CS meals.
Tangierine Cafe is my favorite. Discovered it last trip and it's the only CS meal I remember.

We have never eaten at Pizza Planet. I am wanting to try it this year, just for the novelty of it if nothing else.
I'm about to go to my moms to dig through the pics and do laundry. I'll be back later this afternoon......hopefully with pics!

Sharky pimped it and now I'm here :rotfl: Glad to read along! I now need to back and catch up!
:welcome:
Glad you're here!

[queensara]

I read your entire PTR and TR from your last trip and loved it!! Have to say though I am green with envy that you get to go twice before my trip in November. I really liked the photo book. Did you decide what pics went on what page? I'm a scrapper but I can't decide if I should get the photo pass CD or the book. Any suggestions?

[Blueyed Girl]

I read your entire PTR and TR from your last trip and loved it!! Have to say though I am green with envy that you get to go twice before my trip in November. I really liked the photo book. Did you decide what pics went on what page? I'm a scrapper but I can't decide if I should get the photo pass CD or the book. Any suggestions?
:welcome: Glad you've come out of "lurkdom"
I loved the photo book because we didn't get very many photopass pictures taken. If we would have gotten a lot....or enough to justify the cost of the CD, then I probably would have gotten the CD just so that I could have the pictures to do with what I want.

The book is 20 pages and you can put up to 4 pictures per page. If you go to the photopass website, they will let you play around with it. You can use their stock photo's and get the hang of it first. You can pick the background of each page, and they have pre-made layouts in different categories. It's fun and it always turns out nice. :thumbsup2

[Beana9802]

Something grabs a hold of me tightly
Then I flow like a harpoon daily and nightly
Will it ever stop? Yo - I don't know
Turn off the lights and I'll glow
To the extreme I rock a mic like a vandal
Light up a stage and wax a chump like a candle.


My guy friends are in an Acappella group (Special Guest!) and did that as a skit on one of their albums....it's a hugely popular song amongst our friends....

:laughing:

Poops about your washer...it'll work out...and you'll love a new one! They're just fun...:woohoo: You'll have to sing the song... "we got a new washer, we got a new washer.." I just got to sing the "Kathleen got a new car" song... :yay:

[Blueyed Girl]

My guy friends are in an Acappella group (Special Guest!) and did that as a skit on one of their albums....it's a hugely popular song amongst our friends....

:laughing:

Poops about your washer...it'll work out...and you'll love a new one! They're just fun...:woohoo: You'll have to sing the song... "we got a new washer, we got a new washer.." I just got to sing the "Kathleen got a new car" song... :yay:

:banana: Congrats on the new car!!:woohoo:

Yes, I will be doin' the dance and singin' the song on Wednesday!!:woohoo:

[Blueyed Girl]

Sorry guys, I still haven't found my pics from 1997. I know they are here somewhere I just have 3 huge boxes to look through. My mom didn't have the '84 pictures. She said she thought she had them but perhaps my dad has them. :confused3 Who knows!! I will just continue to concentrate on '97 for now.;)

[Trentmom]

Sorry guys, I still haven't found my pics from 1997. I know they are here somewhere I just have 3 huge boxes to look through. My mom didn't have the '84 pictures. She said she thought she had them but perhaps my dad has them. :confused3 Who knows!! I will just continue to concentrate on '97 for now.;)

We aren't picky, we just like Pics....

Well,I do:rotfl:

[Native NYer]

So sorry to hear about your washing machine!

I like Electric Umbrella in Epcot, but haven't really tried many CS locations there.

[englishrose47]

Good morning Blue!!

[Sooze]

We LOVE Electric Umbrella... not sure why.. it's just become a tradition!

Can't wait to see pictures...popcorn::

[Leger13]

Ok, I was planning on talking about what Counter Service meals we may be doing but that will have to wait till the end of this update.

Today my washing machine died. :confused3 I washed a load of clothes and it worked fine. I got to the 2nd load and it just died!! Can you freakin' believe it?? Do you think the ticket had anything to do with it?? Perhaps I should put it back under the washer to see if it starts working again. Needless to say, I was aggravated again today. Seems like stupid things just never stop around here. So, I was dealing with this today. Plus, doing workbooks with DS plus running errands. Then DS's soccer game was this evening. So, by the time we got home we had enough time to eat and clean DS up and put him to bed. I didn't get to look through the picture box. :sad2:
The neat thing is that tomorrow I will head to my mothers to do my laundry because there is no way I'm letting it build up for 3 days until DH can go pick up a new washer. She has the pictures of our trip in 1984....or so she says. I haven't seen these in years!! I will be looking for those while at her house tomorrow. Then hopefully when we get home, I can go find the one's from 1997.

Ok, so on to the Counter Service locations.......
These are the one's we tend to enjoy or are considering trying this time:
Magic Kingdom:
Cosmic Rays
Columbia Harbour House
We were able to try both of these last time and didn't get a bad meal at either one. They are staying on our list!

EPCOT
Le Cantina De San Angel (Mexico) - We did this one last time and it was OK. I think the only reason I'm not saying "good" was because I really don't remember what it tasted like. I was sick, the wind was blowing all the food off of the table, and it started raining on us while we were eating. We may give this another try. Not sure though because there are so many to choose from in Epcot!
Electric Umbrella - May try if we are in the vicinity when it's time to eat.
Liberty Inn- This is on the list in case we can't find anything else that appeals to us in WS

ANIMAL KINGDOM
We are doing lunch for this one at Yak & Yeti so we probably won't be doing a CS here. But our list is:
Flame Tree
Pizzafari
Restaurantosaurus (McDonalds)

DISNEYS HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
Toy Story Pizza Planet - DS has already "told" us we are eating here. :lmao:
Toluca Turkey Legs - this is for DH because he STILL hasn't been able to try that darn turkey leg!!

So that's our CS in a nutshell. What are your favorite Counter Service locations at Epcot??

Bummer on the washing machine!! I hate when things like that happen :sad2: Is there a scratch and dent appliance place around you? If so I recommend going there for a new washer. We got our new dryer at Appliance Smart and got more than half off because someone sent it back with a dent in it. It works perfectly. Who cares about the dent. :thumbsup2

Can't wait to see your old disney pictures. It's always fun to look back.

As for CS meals....The Columbia Harbor House is good. Pinocchio's is also good if you want to try something new. :thumbsup2

Pizza Planet at MGM is great. I'd recommend going on an off time though because right at lunch it is SLAMMED! I can't believe your DH has never had a turkey leg. Yum!!!

And EPCOT is kind of a bummer on the CS meals. There's really not much to choose from and what there is really isn't that great. We always default to Electric Umbrella because it has the standard hamburgers and chicken tenders.

[scottny]

only CS I ate at in Epcot was Electric Umbrella and it was good.

[Blueyed Girl]

We aren't picky, we just like Pics....

Well,I do:rotfl:
I do too!:goodvibes

So sorry to hear about your washing machine!

I like Electric Umbrella in Epcot, but haven't really tried many CS locations there.

How are you??? Hope everything is going well and you are feeling better.
Electric Umbrella seems to be the one to have on the list!
Good morning Blue!!
Mornin' Rosie:)

We LOVE Electric Umbrella... not sure why.. it's just become a tradition!

Can't wait to see pictures...popcorn::
Seems like EU is the place to be! Or at least as a solid back up.:thumbsup2

Bummer on the washing machine!! I hate when things like that happen :sad2: Is there a scratch and dent appliance place around you? If so I recommend going there for a new washer. We got our new dryer at Appliance Smart and got more than half off because someone sent it back with a dent in it. It works perfectly. Who cares about the dent. :thumbsup2

Can't wait to see your old disney pictures. It's always fun to look back.

As for CS meals....The Columbia Harbor House is good. Pinocchio's is also good if you want to try something new. :thumbsup2

Pizza Planet at MGM is great. I'd recommend going on an off time though because right at lunch it is SLAMMED! I can't believe your DH has never had a turkey leg. Yum!!!

And EPCOT is kind of a bummer on the CS meals. There's really not much to choose from and what there is really isn't that great. We always default to Electric Umbrella because it has the standard hamburgers and chicken tenders.
Hmmm, I don't think we have a store like that around here. Sounds neat though.

Pinocchio's is going on my list too! If I can get DH and DS to try something new, this may be it.

only CS I ate at in Epcot was Electric Umbrella and it was good.

Electric Umbrella is defnitely on the list. Seems like a good place to have as a back up. Especially with 2 picky eaters in the family.

BTW, I am LOVING your new TR graphics in your siggie!! Too cute and I wish I would have thought of it. I'm jealous!!:worship:

[Leger13]

Hmmm, I don't think we have a store like that around here. Sounds neat though.

Pinocchio's is going on my list too! If I can get DH and DS to try something new, this may be it.



bummer, maybe it's just a local thing right now :confused3

Hope you can convince them :thumbsup2

[scottny]

Electric Umbrella is defnitely on the list. Seems like a good place to have as a back up. Especially with 2 picky eaters in the family.

BTW, I am LOVING your new TR graphics in your siggie!! Too cute and I wish I would have thought of it. I'm jealous!!:worship:

thank you.
I stole the idea from Tracy (ace, me &). I like hers better but I kind of like mine.

[Blueyed Girl]

thank you.
I stole the idea from Tracy (ace, me &). I like hers better but I kind of like mine.

Well, I think it looks great!:thumbsup2

[Blueyed Girl]

Some of you may remember the bag dilema in my last PTR. I was trying to find a bag that could fit my camera and my video camera as well as my regular park neccessities. Well, now I have another bag dilema. My last bag is not big enough for my new camera. The camera is not a perfect rectangle so it will not fit. I'm having to shop around for a bigger bag. I really like the messenger bags that Disney shopping has but I'm only 5' 3" so those look like they would be bigger than what I'd want to lug around all day everyday. I just ordered the bag below. I think it's cute! It's another sling type bag but it's a little bigger. It says it can hold a binder in the large pocket, so it SHOULD be able to hold my camera in there. We shall see if this is the bag for me when I get it, I suppose. :confused3 I just hope it's not TOO big. Keeping my fingers crossed!!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2263/2366443037_0541843263_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2314/2367279252_3a2aaeb673_o.jpg

[carissanboys]

Ohhhhh - a new bag! :love:

Awesome! :thumbsup2 Keep us posted when it arrives. You know I'm always looking for a new bag every trip I take ;)

[winkers]

I love bags!
You changed your name to Kyle?;)

[Native NYer]

Nice bags! Isn't shopping for a trip so much fun?

[englishrose47]

I love bags!
You changed your name to Kyle?;)

Oh Ithoght she got it for my Kyle:rotfl2:
Pn the cs places:-
MK
Cosmic Ray's
AK
Yak & Yeti counter place
Both are tried and true!!
DHS
Catalina Eddies was good but Itasted the pesto tomatoes for hours!!
Epcot
I plan on trying Cantina next year!!

[Beana9802]

Sorry guys, I still haven't found my pics from 1997. I know they are here somewhere I just have 3 huge boxes to look through. My mom didn't have the '84 pictures. She said she thought she had them but perhaps my dad has them. :confused3 Who knows!! I will just continue to concentrate on '97 for now.;)
Any pics are good!
We aren't picky, we just like Pics....

Well,I do:rotfl:

Ooh Ooh! Me too! Me Too!

OOH NEW BAGS...I like it! :)I want one!

Native..how you feelin' (In the best Brooklyn accent I have)

[Blueyed Girl]

Ohhhhh - a new bag! :love:

Awesome! :thumbsup2 Keep us posted when it arrives. You know I'm always looking for a new bag every trip I take ;)
:lmao: I love getting a new bag! I was excited when I realized I would have to get one for this trip too.

I love bags!
You changed your name to Kyle?;)

My first thought after clicking "submit" was that someone on here is going to say something about the bag saying "Kyle" on it.

My 2nd thought was "I bet it's Winkers!" :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Did you see the "you know what" that I sent your DH? If you guys don't like it I can try something else.


Nice bags! Isn't shopping for a trip so much fun?
Thanks!:) Yes it is!!
How are you feeling?? Hope you are getting well.

Oh Ithoght she got it for my Kyle:rotfl2:
Pn the cs places:-
MK
Cosmic Ray's
AK
Yak & Yeti counter place
Both are tried and true!!
DHS
Catalina Eddies was good but Itasted the pesto tomatoes for hours!!
Epcot
I plan on trying Cantina next year!!
I still want to try one of those big Margarita's in Mexico!

Any pics are good!


Ooh Ooh! Me too! Me Too!

OOH NEW BAGS...I like it! :)I want one!

Native..how you feelin' (In the best Brooklyn accent I have)
:rotfl2: I love looking at pics too.

[Blueyed Girl]

I opened my mailbox today and that beautiful blue and white envelope was in there with our vouchers and luggage tags!!!!!:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: Getting closer!!!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I opened my mailbox today and that beautiful blue and white envelope was in there with our vouchers and luggage tags!!!!!:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: Getting closer!!!

:woohoo:

[Beana9802]

I opened my mailbox today and that beautiful blue and white envelope was in there with our vouchers and luggage tags!!!!!:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: Getting closer!!!

J-E-L-L-O! (well, I am anyway!) Congrats! :woohoo:

[Leger13]

Some of you may remember the bag dilema in my last PTR. I was trying to find a bag that could fit my camera and my video camera as well as my regular park neccessities. Well, now I have another bag dilema. My last bag is not big enough for my new camera. The camera is not a perfect rectangle so it will not fit. I'm having to shop around for a bigger bag. I really like the messenger bags that Disney shopping has but I'm only 5' 3" so those look like they would be bigger than what I'd want to lug around all day everyday. I just ordered the bag below. I think it's cute! It's another sling type bag but it's a little bigger. It says it can hold a binder in the large pocket, so it SHOULD be able to hold my camera in there. We shall see if this is the bag for me when I get it, I suppose. :confused3 I just hope it's not TOO big. Keeping my fingers crossed!!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2263/2366443037_0541843263_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2314/2367279252_3a2aaeb673_o.jpg

Sweet on the new bag!! Hope it works out for you :flower3:

I opened my mailbox today and that beautiful blue and white envelope was in there with our vouchers and luggage tags!!!!!:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: Getting closer!!!

:yay: :yay: :yay: I love seeing disney stuff in the mail box. So exciting!!

[Trentmom]

Some of you may remember the bag dilema in my last PTR. I was trying to find a bag that could fit my camera and my video camera as well as my regular park neccessities. Well, now I have another bag dilema. My last bag is not big enough for my new camera. The camera is not a perfect rectangle so it will not fit. I'm having to shop around for a bigger bag. I really like the messenger bags that Disney shopping has but I'm only 5' 3" so those look like they would be bigger than what I'd want to lug around all day everyday. I just ordered the bag below. I think it's cute! It's another sling type bag but it's a little bigger. It says it can hold a binder in the large pocket, so it SHOULD be able to hold my camera in there. We shall see if this is the bag for me when I get it, I suppose. :confused3 I just hope it's not TOO big. Keeping my fingers crossed!!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2263/2366443037_0541843263_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2314/2367279252_3a2aaeb673_o.jpg


Cute bag

One question, who is Kyle:confused3 ;)
I love bags!
You changed your name to Kyle?;)

See someone already beat me to it:rotfl2:
I opened my mailbox today and that beautiful blue and white envelope was in there with our vouchers and luggage tags!!!!!:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: Getting closer!!!


Isn't that the best feeling

:dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

[scottny]

I opened my mailbox today and that beautiful blue and white envelope was in there with our vouchers and luggage tags!!!!!:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: Getting closer!!!

:woohoo: :banana: :banana: :banana: :woohoo: :woohoo: :banana:

[drakes]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2263/2366443037_0541843263_o.jpg

Looking forward to a bag report ! We are having our own Bag Dilemma , and have some time to solve it :)

I enjoy reading everyones PTR and TR!
Thanks for sharing!

[Native NYer]

Thanks!:) Yes it is!!
How are you feeling?? Hope you are getting well.

I'm feeling much better thanks!

I opened my mailbox today and that beautiful blue and white envelope was in there with our vouchers and luggage tags!!!!!:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: Getting closer!!!

Yay!!! Doesn't the trip feel more "real" when you finally get the documents and tags in the mail?

[winkers]

I opened my mailbox today and that beautiful blue and white envelope was in there with our vouchers and luggage tags!!!!!:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: Getting closer!!!

Me too!:banana: :banana:

[DisMomAmy]

I like your bag. I am having my own bag dilemma, but with only a week to go I think I'll have to hit the stores this weekend. I like yours but I don't think I'd get it in time?? And even if I did, I wouln't have time to go find something else if I ended up not liking it!

[Blueyed Girl]

J-E-L-L-O! (well, I am anyway!) Congrats! :woohoo:
:lmao: Thanks.

Sweet on the new bag!! Hope it works out for you :flower3:



:yay: :yay: :yay: I love seeing disney stuff in the mail box. So exciting!!
Thanks!
:woohoo:

Cute bag

One question, who is Kyle:confused3 ;)


See someone already beat me to it:rotfl2:



Isn't that the best feeling

:dance3: :dance3: :dance3:
Thank you!
:rotfl2: Kyle is apparently someone's relative who sells the bag! Mine will have a "C" on it.
Yes it is!

:woohoo: :banana: :banana: :banana: :woohoo: :woohoo: :banana:
:woohoo: Thanks!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2263/2366443037_0541843263_o.jpg

Looking forward to a bag report ! We are having our own Bag Dilemma , and have some time to solve it :)

I enjoy reading everyones PTR and TR!
Thanks for sharing!
I can't wait to get it in! When I do, I will take pictures of it.

[Blueyed Girl]

I'm feeling much better thanks!



Yay!!! Doesn't the trip feel more "real" when you finally get the documents and tags in the mail?
So glad you are feeling better.:hug:
It sure does!!:yay:

Me too!:banana: :banana:
:woohoo: I know!!! So exciting!!!:woohoo:

I like your bag. I am having my own bag dilemma, but with only a week to go I think I'll have to hit the stores this weekend. I like yours but I don't think I'd get it in time?? And even if I did, I wouln't have time to go find something else if I ended up not liking it!

Thank you
I can't believe you've got about a week left! Woo-hooo-hooty!!:yay:

[longneckthree]

YAY!!:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[Blueyed Girl]

YAY!!:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

:woohoo: Thanks!:woohoo:

[Nicole786]

http://www.ProfessionalAnimations.com/GAImage/Animations/Cars/Old_car.gif

Here I am along for the ride!

[Blueyed Girl]

http://www.ProfessionalAnimations.com/GAImage/Animations/Cars/Old_car.gif

Here I am along for the ride!

:welcome: Glad you are here!

[Blueyed Girl]

This morning we got up early to head out for DS's soccer game. He did really good today. He got the ball and headed down field a few different times. No one ever really makes a goal. But it's still so cute to watch and a good learning/playing experience for them. It's a 3-5 year old non-competitive league.

My mom took us to eat Chinese today for my early Birthday lunch. princess: Every year my mom takes me to lunch for my b-day. 7 days later I will return the favor for her b-day.:lmao: I will be 35 on Monday! I can't believe I'm already halfway through my 30's. I swear I just turned 30 a few days ago!!:confused3 :rotfl2:

Anyhoo, after lunch we did some shopping and I was able to get 2 pairs of shorts and 2 pairs of capri's. I also got 3 tank shirts and 2 short sleeve polo type shirts. Yesterday my new Croc's came in. I got the chocolate colored Mary Jane's. I'm disapointed because they aren't the right color brown for the dress that I have. Bummer. Oh well, they may still look good with a brown shirt that I have and some shorts or something. :confused3

Still waiting on my bag to come in. DS's Monorail finally came in today. After his nap we will set it up. Cross your fingers!! I hope this one works.:wizard:

[Beana9802]

DS's Monorail finally came in today. After his nap we will set it up. Cross your fingers!! I hope this one works.:wizard:

Did that take a while to come? I seem to think that it was a bit of a wait time...or is time flying?:happytv:
Fingers crossed

[Blueyed Girl]

Did that take a while to come? I seem to think that it was a bit of a wait time...or is time flying?:happytv:
Fingers crossed

They sent us a castle instead of a monorail so we had to wait a little longer to get it. It has been about a week since I last called them. So it didn't take TOO long.

[Tat2ddisneymom]

WOOHOO!! for the shopping. I was confused and looking for page 13 though...but it doesn't take much to confuse me.:rotfl:

[Beana9802]

They sent us a castle instead of a monorail so we had to wait a little longer to get it. It has been about a week since I last called them. So it didn't take TOO long.

OH, RIGHT! Okay... :) Let us know how it goes!

[Blueyed Girl]

WOOHOO!! for the shopping. I was confused and looking for page 13 though...but it doesn't take much to confuse me.:rotfl:
:rotfl2: I couldn't remember what page we were on when I edited the title so I guessed. I forgot to go back and look. I'm seeing now that I guessed wrong. :lmao:
OH, RIGHT! Okay... :) Let us know how it goes!

It's working!!! It's been on for a couple of hours now and it is driving me crazy!! "PLEASE STAND CLEAR OF THE DOORS" :crazy: At least this one works.

[jordanyosh]

Hey...save some money to buy me souvenirs...;)

[jordanyosh]

I'm back........sorry I was really busy.....next week is even crazier.

[englishrose47]

Happy Monday Birthday Blue!!:yay:

[DisneyMom14]

Hey Blue! I'm just getting back from the infamous middle school band trip to the world and used your very useful links to catch up on your PTR. Very cool memorabilia found under your washer but not very cool washer for dying on you! Like the old pic too. My DH wasn't too happy about my old pics either. ;) Sounds like you have a great plan for May. Can't wait to read more!

[Beana9802]

Hee Hee
Por Favor Mantenganse Alejado de las Puertas!

[Blueyed Girl]

Hey...save some money to buy me souvenirs...;)

Can you Fed Ex Octopus Juice??:confused3

I'm back........sorry I was really busy.....next week is even crazier.
Totally understand. I'm starting a crazy week myself. First, I will become a "mid-thirties" person, then I get to go hang out in a line of other crazy moms at 4:00am in front of a private school we are trying to get DS into, then film group meetings and activities, more soccer games, then DH gets some time off so hopefully by the end of next week it will slow down a bit. :scared: It's good though. I like to be busy. :)

Happy Monday Birthday Blue!!:yay:
:rotfl2: Thanks Rosie!:hug:

Hey Blue! I'm just getting back from the infamous middle school band trip to the world and used your very useful links to catch up on your PTR. Very cool memorabilia found under your washer but not very cool washer for dying on you! Like the old pic too. My DH wasn't too happy about my old pics either. ;) Sounds like you have a great plan for May. Can't wait to read more!
Welcome back! How was the trip?? Heading over to find out....
Yeah, it sucks about the washer but it was a cool little find!:lmao:

Hee Hee
Por Favor Mantenganse Alejado de las Puertas!

I wish it spoke Spanish too. It would be a little more entertaining......for at least another hour. :rolleyes: :lmao:

[jordanyosh]

You got me beat this coming week.

[Trentmom]

This morning we got up early to head out for DS's soccer game. He did really good today. He got the ball and headed down field a few different times. No one ever really makes a goal. But it's still so cute to watch and a good learning/playing experience for them. It's a 3-5 year old non-competitive league.

My mom took us to eat Chinese today for my early Birthday lunch. princess: Every year my mom takes me to lunch for my b-day. 7 days later I will return the favor for her b-day.:lmao: I will be 35 on Monday! I can't believe I'm already halfway through my 30's. I swear I just turned 30 a few days ago!!:confused3 :rotfl2:

Anyhoo, after lunch we did some shopping and I was able to get 2 pairs of shorts and 2 pairs of capri's. I also got 3 tank shirts and 2 short sleeve polo type shirts. Yesterday my new Croc's came in. I got the chocolate colored Mary Jane's. I'm disapointed because they aren't the right color brown for the dress that I have. Bummer. Oh well, they may still look good with a brown shirt that I have and some shorts or something. :confused3

Still waiting on my bag to come in. DS's Monorail finally came in today. After his nap we will set it up. Cross your fingers!! I hope this one works.:wizard:

aww...soccer for little kids sounds great. I hope to get ds in a sport this year.....

Sounds like you got a lot of great things

Happy Early Bday:wizard:

:rotfl2: I couldn't remember what page we were on when I edited the title so I guessed. I forgot to go back and look. I'm seeing now that I guessed wrong. :lmao:


It's working!!! It's been on for a couple of hours now and it is driving me crazy!! "PLEASE STAND CLEAR OF THE DOORS" :crazy: At least this one works.

Glad it is working..such a fun toy:cool1:

[Native NYer]

Yay!!! You went shopping today too! Isn't it great to get new clothes and things for a trip? I convince myself every vacation that I need a new wardrobe.

How was your lunch with Mom?

[winkers]

I love shopping!:lovestruc

where's the pictures???

[DisMomAmy]

We had to do the wait in line at the crack of dawn thing last year for DS4's preschool. They let kids in first come first served for the first year, but they make you wait in line to get the a.m. session for the second year. It doesn't make any sense to me. :confused3 I made DH go - he sat in his car (the cars actually line up since it is January in NH - they don't make the people stand in line - they don't want to be the cause of anyone freezing to death). DH got there first!! :woohoo:

We thought we were going to have to do it again this year. DS4 is doing a third year of preschool next year (he has a September birthday and the cutoff is Sept. 30th so he's really young), but since we are sending him as a third year, they gave us priority - no line!! :thumbsup2

What is the school you are waiting in line for? Kindergarten/Elementary?

PS - I'll me in my mid-30's this year too (September). :scared1: I'm ok with it, just don't tell me I'm in my late 30's until I'm 39! :rotfl:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!:bday:

[Leger13]

This morning we got up early to head out for DS's soccer game. He did really good today. He got the ball and headed down field a few different times. No one ever really makes a goal. But it's still so cute to watch and a good learning/playing experience for them. It's a 3-5 year old non-competitive league.

My mom took us to eat Chinese today for my early Birthday lunch. princess: Every year my mom takes me to lunch for my b-day. 7 days later I will return the favor for her b-day.:lmao: I will be 35 on Monday! I can't believe I'm already halfway through my 30's. I swear I just turned 30 a few days ago!!:confused3 :rotfl2:

Anyhoo, after lunch we did some shopping and I was able to get 2 pairs of shorts and 2 pairs of capri's. I also got 3 tank shirts and 2 short sleeve polo type shirts. Yesterday my new Croc's came in. I got the chocolate colored Mary Jane's. I'm disapointed because they aren't the right color brown for the dress that I have. Bummer. Oh well, they may still look good with a brown shirt that I have and some shorts or something. :confused3

Still waiting on my bag to come in. DS's Monorail finally came in today. After his nap we will set it up. Cross your fingers!! I hope this one works.:wizard:

glad your DS's soccer game went well. I'm sure it's adorable to watch them. :cutie:

:woohoo: for birthday lunch and shopping!! btw, happy early bday!! :wizard: Bummer that the crocs aren't the right color brown but I'm sure you'll be able to find something to wear them with. ;)

[DisneyMom14]

Yay! The monorail works! New clothes :cloud9: Sounds wonderful to me!

[Blueyed Girl]

You got me beat this coming week.
Thats OK you had me beat this past week. :rotfl:
aww...soccer for little kids sounds great. I hope to get ds in a sport this year.....

Sounds like you got a lot of great things

Happy Early Bday:wizard:



Glad it is working..such a fun toy
Soccer is so much fun. This was his 3rd game and he is having such a good time. :goodvibes

The toy.....hmmm, I'm not so sure anymore. All he can really do is turn it on and watch it go round and round. Any time he touches it, something falls off or apart. This thing is a cool "idea" but defnitely NOT worth $70.00!!:sad2:
Thanks for the Birthday wishes!!:flower3:

Yay!!! You went shopping today too! Isn't it great to get new clothes and things for a trip? I convince myself every vacation that I need a new wardrobe.

How was your lunch with Mom?
I love going trip shopping!!:yay:
Me too.;)
Lunch was yummy! I don't get to eat Chinese very often since DH doesn't like it.
I love shopping!:lovestruc

where's the pictures???
Haven't been able to take any yet.
This PTR isn't as sophisticated as my last one, is it??:lmao:
I think this is going to be a much more laid back trip.:thumbsup2

We had to do the wait in line at the crack of dawn thing last year for DS4's preschool. They let kids in first come first served for the first year, but they make you wait in line to get the a.m. session for the second year. It doesn't make any sense to me. :confused3 I made DH go - he sat in his car (the cars actually line up since it is January in NH - they don't make the people stand in line - they don't want to be the cause of anyone freezing to death). DH got there first!! :woohoo:

We thought we were going to have to do it again this year. DS4 is doing a third year of preschool next year (he has a September birthday and the cutoff is Sept. 30th so he's really young), but since we are sending him as a third year, they gave us priority - no line!!

What is the school you are waiting in line for? Kindergarten/Elementary?

PS - I'll me in my mid-30's this year too (September). :scared1: I'm ok with it, just don't tell me I'm in my late 30's until I'm 39! :rotfl:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!:bday:
Thanks for the B-day wishes!!:flower3:
Yikes!! I wouldn't want to sit out in the freezing cold either!:scared1:
I'm waiting in line to get him into Pre-K. It's supposed to be easier to get him into this vs. waiting until Kindergarten. From what I understand, most of the mom's in line will be for Kindergarten but there will still be a race for Pre-K too. It's madness!!:eek:
:rotfl2: :rotfl2: I agree about "late 30's" at 39!

glad your DS's soccer game went well. I'm sure it's adorable to watch them. :cutie:

:woohoo: for birthday lunch and shopping!! btw, happy early bday!! :wizard: Bummer that the crocs aren't the right color brown but I'm sure you'll be able to find something to wear them with. ;)

It is so much fun watching them. They are all so little and it's total chaos but soooo cute!

Thanks for the B-day wishes! :hug:

[Native NYer]

I love going trip shopping!!:yay:
Me too.;)
Lunch was yummy! I don't get to eat Chinese very often since DH doesn't like it.

I think I'm doing more trip shopping today!!!

Your DH doesn't like Chinese food? :scared1: What kinds of food does he like?
I practically live on Chinese and Japanese. I eat a lot of southern dishes because my dad's family is from New Orleans. I love dirty rice.

[Blueyed Girl]

I think I'm doing more trip shopping today!!!

Your DH doesn't like Chinese food? :scared1: What kinds of food does he like?
I practically live on Chinese and Japanese. I eat a lot of southern dishes because my dad's family is from New Orleans. I love dirty rice.

He likes all the typical foods from around here like Jambalaya, Gumbo, Ettoufee', Rice & Gravy, and then he likes pizza, burgers, etc. He doesn't venture out too much with veggies although I do have him eating broccoli now which he wouldn't have touched a year ago. We're getting there. It's a slow process. :rotfl: Oh and he did try calamari last year at Mama Melrose's......but then again, I didn't tell him what it was until half of it was gone. :rolleyes1

[Blueyed Girl]

Here are the clothes that I've bought so far. I've got 3 capri's, a pair of shorts, a pair of bermuda's, and 4 new shirts. I have other shorts already that are close to brand new so I will just bring those with me too. I also ordered a shirt for myself, one for DH, and 2 for DS from Disney shopping.

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Disney stuff:
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[Trentmom]

Yay for new clothes!!

I love capris!!

Disney shirts are great of course:thumbsup2

[DisMomAmy]

Oooooooooooooooo... Nice! :thumbsup2

[jordanyosh]

Nice clothes.....I guess...;)

[Native NYer]

He likes all the typical foods from around here like Jambalaya, Gumbo, Ettoufee', Rice & Gravy, and then he likes pizza, burgers, etc. He doesn't venture out too much with veggies although I do have him eating broccoli now which he wouldn't have touched a year ago. We're getting there. It's a slow process. :rotfl: Oh and he did try calamari last year at Mama Melrose's......but then again, I didn't tell him what it was until half of it was gone. :rolleyes1

My dad makes seafood gumbo. Jambalaya and ettoufee is so yummy.
Congrats on the broccoli. I guess you just have to keep sneaking new food onto his plate :rotfl2:

Love your new clothes!!! The capris and tshirts are cute.

[jordanyosh]

What is ettoufee?

[Leger13]

love the new clothes! Especially the disney shirts of course! :goodvibes

[Blueyed Girl]

Yay for new clothes!!

I love capris!!

Disney shirts are great of course:thumbsup2
Capris are my friend.:thumbsup2

Oooooooooooooooo... Nice! :thumbsup2
Thanks!:)

Nice clothes.....I guess...;)
:rotfl2: Thanks

My dad makes seafood gumbo. Jambalaya and ettoufee is so yummy.
Congrats on the broccoli. I guess you just have to keep sneaking new food onto his plate :rotfl2:

Love your new clothes!!! The capris and tshirts are cute.
Thanks!
Yeah, I will keep at him. He's been trying new things lately so maybe there's hope.;)

What is ettoufee?
Etoufee' (pronounced A-too-fay) is usually prepared with seafood such as shrimp or crawfish and served over rice. The gravy is made with a light roux (roo), onions, and cayenne pepper, and is a reddish color. It is SOOO GOOD!!
Depending on what side of the state you are on depends on the flavor and the spicy-ness. My side tends to be more spicy than New Orleans.

Here's a pic of some crawfish etouffee'....
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2310/2375514754_66a76ea8b6_o.jpg

[Beana9802]

I love that Maroon Mickey Tee!

[Blueyed Girl]

I love that Maroon Mickey Tee!

It's in the Men's section on Disney shopping for $4.99 right now! :thumbsup2

[scottny]

nice clothes you got. :thumbsup2

[Blueyed Girl]

nice clothes you got. :thumbsup2

Thanks!:flower3:

[Native NYer]

Happy Birthday!!!!!!

[englishrose47]

Hey Blue this Brit also loves Dirty Rice, :thumbsup2 I don't like hot spicy taste but did eat Jambalaaya in New Orleans.;) DSIL is from Alabama so you know he eats all that stuff he totally grosses the girls out when he eats crawfish. :scared1: His Mom introduced us to dirty rice and we all love it along with Big Beans and cornbread. Oh I forgot when I was in New Orleans I loved shrimp Po Boys!!:love:

[longneckthree]

Sorry I have to cacth up.


EPCOT
Le Cantina De San Angel (Mexico) - We did this one last time and it was OK. I think the only reason I'm not saying "good" was because I really don't remember what it tasted like. I was sick, the wind was blowing all the food off of the table, and it started raining on us while we were eating. We may give this another try. Not sure though because there are so many to choose from in Epcot!
Electric Umbrella - May try if we are in the vicinity when it's time to eat.
Liberty Inn- This is on the list in case we can't find anything else that appeals to us in WS

So that's our CS in a nutshell. What are your favorite Counter Service locations at Epcot??

Remember that japanese place I told you about in your TR?
That place was great!

[longneckthree]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Whew!

[scottny]

:bday:

Hope you have a Happy.

[winkers]

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[AUdisfan]

Your clothes are so cute! Those shirts on Disney Shopping are a great deal! I ordered 2 each for the kids (including the TS one) and 1 for me.

Mmmmm etoufee! Do you have a good recipe or do you just throw it together? I'm not very creative so I have to have a recipe for everything.:laughing:

I hope you have a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!!

[englishrose47]

HAPPY BIRTHDAYhttp://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c27/escobar40789/Disney/birthday8.gif

Blue Hope you have a great day!!

[Beana9802]

HAPPY BIRFDAY!

:lmao: pixiedust: pixiedust: party: :bday: :jumping1: :rainbow: :rainbow:

[Blueyed Girl]

Happy Birthday!!!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Whew!

:bday:

Hope you have a Happy.

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Your clothes are so cute! Those shirts on Disney Shopping are a great deal! I ordered 2 each for the kids (including the TS one) and 1 for me.

Mmmmm etoufee! Do you have a good recipe or do you just throw it together? I'm not very creative so I have to have a recipe for everything.:laughing:

I hope you have a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Blue Hope you have a great day!!

HAPPY BIRFDAY!

:lmao: pixiedust: pixiedust: party: :bday: :jumping1: :rainbow: :rainbow:

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Thanks for all the Birthday Wishes!!! What a nice thing to see when coming back to my thread!:grouphug:

[Blueyed Girl]

Hey Blue this Brit also loves Dirty Rice, :thumbsup2 I don't like hot spicy taste but did eat Jambalaaya in New Orleans.;) DSIL is from Alabama so you know he eats all that stuff he totally grosses the girls out when he eats crawfish. :scared1: His Mom introduced us to dirty rice and we all love it along with Big Beans and cornbread. Oh I forgot when I was in New Orleans I loved shrimp Po Boys!!:love:
I LOOOVE MY BOILED CRAWFISH!! :thumbsup2

Sorry I have to cacth up.



Remember that japanese place I told you about in your TR?
That place was great!

The Japanese place sounds good for me to try but DH may not go for it. I'll keep it in mind, though. Thanks!:flower3:

[Native NYer]

Hope you're enjoying your day!!!

[TrueEeyore]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! What a wonderful gift, having me join your Pre-TR today. :lmao: I'm sure you're thrilled!!

I love your new clothes and now you got me wanting some crawfish! :rolleyes1

[Blueyed Girl]

Your clothes are so cute! Those shirts on Disney Shopping are a great deal! I ordered 2 each for the kids (including the TS one) and 1 for me.

Mmmmm etoufee! Do you have a good recipe or do you just throw it together? I'm not very creative so I have to have a recipe for everything.:laughing:

I hope you have a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!!
Thank you.
I was so excited to see those shirt prices!:yay:
I sort of throw it together. I learned from the parents & grandparents. :)
Thanks for the B-day wishes.
Hope you're enjoying your day!!!
Didn't do much today. DH is taking me out Friday night.:thumbsup2
I did manage to go shopping again today, though. :woohoo: More shirts and a swimsuit.:eek:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! What a wonderful gift, having me join your Pre-TR today. :lmao: I'm sure you're thrilled!!

I love your new clothes and now you got me wanting some crawfish! :rolleyes1

Thanks!:flower3:
You're right, what a great present!:rotfl2: Glad you're here.
We got some boiled from a local place 2 weeks ago. They were GOOD but small.

[Trentmom]

HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT BIRTHDAY!!!!!





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[Nicole786]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!

Where did you get that mickey shirt??

[Native NYer]

Didn't do much today. DH is taking me out Friday night.:thumbsup2
I did manage to go shopping again today, though. :woohoo: More shirts and a swimsuit.:eek:

Have a great time Friday night :)

Trip shopping sometimes takes on a life of it's own. I'm glad you'll be able to use a swimsuit this trip.

[Blueyed Girl]

HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT BIRTHDAY!!!!!

:dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer:
:flower3: Thanks!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!

Where did you get that mickey shirt??
Thanks:flower3:
On Disneyshopping.com

Have a great time Friday night :)

Trip shopping sometimes takes on a life of it's own. I'm glad you'll be able to use a swimsuit this trip.
Thanks I will try my very best. ;)
I love trip shopping.....ah, heck I love shopping, period!
I'm glad too, except I dread wearing a swimsuit. :scared:

[DisMomAmy]

:goodvibes I hope you had a nice birthday! And have fun Friday night!

[Blueyed Girl]

:goodvibes I hope you had a nice birthday! And have fun Friday night!

I did, thanks!:goodvibes
I will try my very best! Grown-up dinners are always nice.:thumbsup2

[Blueyed Girl]

Some of you may remember about my "park goals" from my last PTR. I’m not big on setting a rock solid plan for inside the parks. However, I do have “goals”. Whether we meet them or not is no biggie. After what happened last trip, I apparently need to keep reminding myself of this, because I WAY over did it last time while being sick which only made it worse. :sad2:

Here are our park goals for Magic Kingdom in no particular order. There are things we didn't get to do last time, mixed with things we did and loved and just have to do again. We will try to ride and see whatever we can, but these are sort of highlighted on our "goals" list for this trip.

Carousel of Progress- It's a classic. We haven't done it the last 2 trips. It's time.
Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor- Missed it last time.
Jungle Boat Ride - Missed it last time.
Snow Whites Scary Adventures- Missed it last 2 times...not sure if DS will ride.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad- I tried to ride this several times last trip but it was always after dark and it was always closed. :confused3
Splash Mountain- Was closed for refurbishement last time.
Woody's Round up- Keep missing it!!
Country Bear Jamboree- Maybe....depends on if we want to when we pass it. It's on the list because we haven't done it.

Dole soft serve- I got the float the last 2 times, this time I feel the need to try just the soft serve.
Turkey Leg- For the past 2 years DH has been trying to get ahold of one of these and it never works out. :rotfl2: We have to make sure to get him one this time.....besides, I'm sort of curious about them too.
Wishes- We kept missing it last trip. Although, we did make up for it with the P&PP fireworks show. It was AWESOME!! Wishes is a tradition with us. I will not stress over where we are to watch it from this time!:rolleyes1
Card flipper machine- I was told that it is on the upper level of the train station. I did not get to look for it last time. I'd like to find it this time. When I went to WDW as a kid my sister and I found one of these in the back of a gift shop. It said $.01 for a movie. Even in 1984 we thought this was impossible. We ran and asked our parents for a penny and ran back "secretly" as to not alert the rest of the patrons to what we had found. We got in the booth, put the penny in, and watched a small black and white movie. We thought this was the best kept secret in all of Disney World. It was like we had found some sort of magical surprise or something. I'd like to find it and at least get a picture of it if it does't work. :wizard: This is one of my best childhood memories with my sister. Sadly, she says she doesn't remember it. She is 4 years younger than I am so she was around 4 or 5 years old at the time. I'd like to get a picture or video of it and try to jog her memory.

A Magic Kingdom pic from last trip...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2246/2292298681_da7b72b10f.jpg

[scottny]

Some of you may remember about my "park goals" from my last PTR. I’m not big on setting a rock solid plan for inside the parks. However, I do have “goals”. Whether we meet them or not is no biggie. After what happened last trip, I apparently need to keep reminding myself of this, because I WAY over did it last time while being sick which only made it worse. :sad2:

Here are our park goals for Magic Kingdom in no particular order. There are things we didn't get to do last time, mixed with things we did and loved and just have to do again. We will try to ride and see whatever we can, but these are sort of highlighted on our "goals" list for this trip.

Carousel of Progress- It's a classic. We haven't done it the last 2 trips. It's time.
Love this ride.

Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor- Missed it last time.
did not see this one yet.

Jungle Boat Ride - Missed it last time.
it is a must but a little boring.

Snow Whites Scary Adventures- Missed it last 2 times...not sure if DS will ride.
hated this ride. absolute bore. If I do it again it will be for pics.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad- I tried to ride this several times last trip but it was always after dark and it was always closed. :confused3
we rode it at night and what a blast it was.

Splash Mountain- Was closed for refurbishement last time.
I doubt Biff will get on it again. :lmao:

Woody's Round up- Keep missing it!!
I saw it and very cute.

Country Bear Jamboree- Maybe....depends on if we want to when we pass it. It's on the list because we haven't done it.
never seen it. I don't think. :confused3

Dole soft serve- I got the float the last 2 times, this time I feel the need to try just the soft serve.
try the homemad ice cream sandwich at the bakery on Main St. YUMMO

Turkey Leg- For the past 2 years DH has been trying to get ahold of one of these and it never works out. :rotfl2: We have to make sure to get him one this time.....besides, I'm sort of curious about them too.
:eek: no.

Wishes- We kept missing it last trip. Although, we did make up for it with the P&PP fireworks show. It was AWESOME!! Wishes is a tradition with us. I will not stress over where we are to watch it from this time!:rolleyes1
Card flipper machine- I was told that it is on the upper level of the train station. I did not get to look for it last time. I'd like to find it this time. When I went to WDW as a kid my sister and I found one of these in the back of a gift shop. It said $.01 for a movie. Even in 1984 we thought this was impossible. We ran and asked our parents for a penny and ran back "secretly" as to not alert the rest of the patrons to what we had found. We got in the booth, put the penny in, and watched a small black and white movie. We thought this was the best kept secret in all of Disney World. It was like we had found some sort of magical surprise or something. I'd like to find it and at least get a picture of it if it does't work. :wizard: This is one of my best childhood memories with my sister. Sadly, she says she doesn't remember it. She is 4 years younger than I was so she was around 4 or 5 years old at the time. I'd like to get a picture or video of it and try to jog her memory.
love "Wishes".

A Magic Kingdom pic from last trip...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2246/2292298681_da7b72b10f.jpg
great pic.

thought I would put in my 2 cents. :)

[Blueyed Girl]

thought I would put in my 2 cents. :)

Glad you did!:thumbsup2

Poor Biff....you mean he's not going to let you scare the crap outta him again??:confused3 :lmao:

That icecream sandwich sounds YUMMY!!! I think this is going on the list too. ;) Thanks!

[winkers]

I've never heard of the card flipper machine. sounds like fun!

[Native NYer]

Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor was pretty good. My nephew loved it.
It definitely was not like seeing George Carlin's stand-up show in Las Vegas :lmao:

The Dole soft serve and float are both on my to-do list :lmao: :thumbsup2
Can't wait to read your review

[scottny]

Glad you did!:thumbsup2

Poor Biff....you mean he's not going to let you scare the crap outta him again??:confused3 :lmao:

That icecream sandwich sounds YUMMY!!! I think this is going on the list too. ;) Thanks!

nope he said no to SM.

definitely get to try the ice cream sandwich, it is so good. your choice of cookies too.

[Tat2ddisneymom]

Those sound like great goals! Too bad Splash was down last time. They seem to refurbish that a lot.

[DisneyMom14]

Happy Bday a little late! All the food talk has gotten me hungry. Who am I kidding? I'm always hungry. :lmao: Anyway, like the goals. That's what I did for the band trip. I was really excited to go on Snow White and Splash because BOTH were down when we went for Mardi Gras. We enjoyed both but Splash was definitely the best! I would like to suggest seeing the Block Party Bash in DHS. It's the new 3pm parade - replacing the Stars and Motor Cars Parade. It was cute, very colorful, and had Pixar characters. They even had Boo from Monsters Inc. in her monster costume.

[Blueyed Girl]

I've never heard of the card flipper machine. sounds like fun!
I WILL find it this time and take pictures!!

Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor was pretty good. My nephew loved it.
It definitely was not like seeing George Carlin's stand-up show in Las Vegas :lmao:

The Dole soft serve and float are both on my to-do list :lmao: :thumbsup2
Can't wait to read your review
I bet the George Carlin show was great.:thumbsup2
The float was pretty good. I am thinking the soft serve is REALLY good all by itself too.

nope he said no to SM.

definitely get to try the ice cream sandwich, it is so good. your choice of cookies too.
:rotfl2:
Oh my gosh, you're killing me!! Mmmm, cookies and ice cream!!:woohoo:

Those sound like great goals! Too bad Splash was down last time. They seem to refurbish that a lot.
We missed SM the last 2 trips in a row. It'll be fun to ride again. Hope it doesn't scare DS too bad. :rolleyes1

Happy Bday a little late! All the food talk has gotten me hungry. Who am I kidding? I'm always hungry. :lmao: Anyway, like the goals. That's what I did for the band trip. I was really excited to go on Snow White and Splash because BOTH were down when we went for Mardi Gras. We enjoyed both but Splash was definitely the best! I would like to suggest seeing the Block Party Bash in DHS. It's the new 3pm parade - replacing the Stars and Motor Cars Parade. It was cute, very colorful, and had Pixar characters. They even had Boo from Monsters Inc. in her monster costume.

Thank you:hug:
Girl, I'm always hungry too!!:lmao:
I can't wait to check out the new block party bash! It is a "must do" on our list.:thumbsup2

[Native NYer]

I really like the idea of having some flexible goals. You can't see everything and it keeps things in perspective.

George Carlin is great! He's definitely adult, Vegas entertainment.

[Trentmom]

Never heard of Card Flipper Machine. I am going to have to take a peak myself now:cool2:

[winkers]

nope he said no to SM.

definitely get to try the ice cream sandwich, it is so good. your choice of cookies too.

Scott, are you getting some sort of kick back from disney for pimping these cookies?:rotfl2:

[scottny]

Scott, are you getting some sort of kick back from disney for pimping these cookies?:rotfl2:

yes, 5 lbs.

[winkers]

yes, 5 lbs.

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

I just scared my dogs from laughing so hard!

[jordanyosh]

I apologize for missing your birthday.:flower3: :sad1:

Your "goals" look good. I like how you don't schedule things and aren't set on doing things and won't be upset if you don't get to do them.....(nice run on sentence)

Flat Jordan in progress.....it's gonna be good.....just need to laminate...

[longneckthree]

Here are our park goals for Magic Kingdom in no particular order. There are things we didn't get to do last time, mixed with things we did and loved and just have to do again. We will try to ride and see whatever we can, but these are sort of highlighted on our "goals" list for this trip.

Carousel of Progress- It's a classic. We haven't done it the last 2 trips. It's time.
Haven't seen it.
Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor- Missed it last time.
I love this ride.
Jungle Boat Ride - Missed it last time.
It depends on who you get as a driver.
Snow Whites Scary Adventures- Missed it last 2 times...not sure if DS will ride.
I don't like this ride.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad- I tried to ride this several times last trip but it was always after dark and it was always closed. :confused3
We like all the roller costers in Disney.
Splash Mountain- Was closed for refurbishement last time.
Woody's Round up- Keep missing it!!
Haven't seen it.
Country Bear Jamboree- Maybe....depends on if we want to when we pass it. It's on the list because we haven't done it.
Haven't seen it.

Dole soft serve- I got the float the last 2 times, this time I feel the need to try just the soft serve.
Turkey Leg- For the past 2 years DH has been trying to get ahold of one of these and it never works out. :rotfl2: We have to make sure to get him one this time.....besides, I'm sort of curious about them too.
Wishes- We kept missing it last trip. Although, we did make up for it with the P&PP fireworks show. It was AWESOME!! Wishes is a tradition with us. I will not stress over where we are to watch it from this time!:rolleyes1
I LOVE Wishes!:cloud9:
Card flipper machine- I was told that it is on the upper level of the train station. I did not get to look for it last time. I'd like to find it this time. When I went to WDW as a kid my sister and I found one of these in the back of a gift shop. It said $.01 for a movie. Even in 1984 we thought this was impossible. We ran and asked our parents for a penny and ran back "secretly" as to not alert the rest of the patrons to what we had found. We got in the booth, put the penny in, and watched a small black and white movie. We thought this was the best kept secret in all of Disney World. It was like we had found some sort of magical surprise or something. I'd like to find it and at least get a picture of it if it does't work. :wizard: This is one of my best childhood memories with my sister. Sadly, she says she doesn't remember it. She is 4 years younger than I am so she was around 4 or 5 years old at the time. I'd like to get a picture or video of it and try to jog her memory.

A Magic Kingdom pic from last trip...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2246/2292298681_da7b72b10f.jpg

Putting in my 2 cents.;)

[Blueyed Girl]

I really like the idea of having some flexible goals. You can't see everything and it keeps things in perspective.

George Carlin is great! He's definitely adult, Vegas entertainment.
I love doing the flexible goals thing. Problem is that it's hard to stick to. When I walk in the gate I immediately want to start hashing out a plan. :lmao: If I can keep myself from doing that and just go with the flow it makes for a much more relaxed trip. And honestly, I really get less done when I run around like a crazy person anyway.

Never heard of Card Flipper Machine. I am going to have to take a peak myself now:cool2:
It's so neat. I hope it's still there. I will look at the train station since someone from the DIS told me it was still there a few months ago. If not, then I will ask CM's until someone knows. ;)

Scott, are you getting some sort of kick back from disney for pimping these cookies?:rotfl2:
:rotfl2: :rotfl2:
yes, 5 lbs.
:rotfl2: I gained 6 and DH gained 12 last time!!:scared1: Still trying to lose them to make room to gain them back in May.

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

I just scared my dogs from laughing so hard!
:rotfl2: :rotfl2: You make him wake up Biff on a regular basis, so you guys are even. :lmao:

I apologize for missing your birthday.:flower3: :sad1:

Your "goals" look good. I like how you don't schedule things and aren't set on doing things and won't be upset if you don't get to do them.....(nice run on sentence)

Flat Jordan in progress.....it's gonna be good.....just need to laminate...
No apologies necessary! I know you've been super busy lately.
Glad you're here.:flower3: Thanks for the B-day wishes.
:lmao: See above response to NativeNY about the "goals". It's good when I stick to them.;)

Where is Flat Jordan going? Are you sending him to Winkers and family? I can't wait to meet up with him.:rolleyes1

Putting in my 2 cents.;)

Glad you did!:thumbsup2 Thanks. I love reading what everyone else thinks too.

[englishrose47]

Yes Jordan who is Flat Jordans travelling buddy?? Have been absent due to laptop problems!!

[Native NYer]

I love doing the flexible goals thing. Problem is that it's hard to stick to. When I walk in the gate I immediately want to start hashing out a plan. :lmao: If I can keep myself from doing that and just go with the flow it makes for a much more relaxed trip. And honestly, I really get less done when I run around like a crazy person anyway.

When I enter the park, I have to try to control myself. If I don't, I'm ready to knock people out of the way so I can get to Space Mountain :lmao:

[jordanyosh]

Blue, I have a Flat Jordan for you too...if you want it.

[englishrose47]

Blue, I have a Flat Jordan for you too...if you want it.

Oh No! 2 Flat Jordan's .:lmao: Now remember what you and Blue did to Flat Winkers, :rotfl2: Who else is taking Flat Jordan??:confused3

[Blueyed Girl]

When I enter the park, I have to try to control myself. If I don't, I'm ready to knock people out of the way so I can get to Space Mountain :lmao:
:rotfl2: :rotfl2: Yes, I have that problem too.

Blue, I have a Flat Jordan for you too...if you want it.
Do I want it????????? OF COURSE I DO!!! :banana: SEND THAT FLAT DUDE RIGHT OVER!:rotfl2:

Oh No! 2 Flat Jordan's .:lmao: Now remember what you and Blue did to Flat Winkers, :rotfl2: Who else is taking Flat Jordan??:confused3

:rotfl2: This is going to get INTERESTING!!