There's no place like "home" for the holidays...*updated 3/18 p. 43 and 44*

[wdwgirl03]

Hi everyone! :wave2:

:welcome: to my 2nd PTR of the year! Yes, that's right, my 2nd PTR. As you may or may not know, my dad, sister, and I went to Disney World this past May. We were also there last December/January but because of some travel issues, we got to take that extra trip in May. (If you haven't already, you can read that TR HERE (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1769016)). Hopefully I'll have some people join in on the fun again.

So despite the fact that we were just recently there, we are planning another trip! Of course, it also helps that we're DVC members so for us it's hard to stay away too long. :) And I'm ready to get this party started. Here are the basics for the upcoming trip:

the dates: December 16-December 21, 2008

the resort: Beach Club Villas

I love Disney at Christmas so I'm really excited about this. :santa: It'll also be our first time staying at the Beach Club :banana: Of course, if you read my May TR, you know that I'm also looking for a full-time teaching job...as of right now it's not going as I would have liked. I'm still hoping something comes along (even if now it's just a long-term subbing position), but for the time being we'll act as though this trip is definitely going to happen for me. ;)

I hope you decide to join me for this adventure...stay tuned for more!

:santa:

TRIP REPORT INDEX
December 16
part 1:Arrival (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29320329&postcount=350)
part 2:Beach Club, here we come! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29356233&postcount=362)
part 3: Hollywood Studios (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29377131&postcount=368)
part 4:High School Musical (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29377131&postcount=368)
part 5:Osborne Lights and Beaches and Cream (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29468241&postcount=387)

December 17
part 1: A Magic Kingdom Morning! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29525680&postcount=400)
part 2: Tomorrowland (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29548811&postcount=406)
part 3: The longest wait of the trip (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29609368&postcount=415)
part 4: More Magic Kingdom fun (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29654851&postcount=429)
part 5: Adventureland (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29692725&postcount=436)
part 6: Break time (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29712319&postcount=448)
part 7: Boardwalk and Epcot (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29773136&postcount=455)

December 18
part 1: Hollywood, here we come! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29796015&postcount=469)
part 2: More from DHS (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29838734&postcount=478)
part 3: Fantasia Gardens (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29893396&postcount=491)
part 4: Visting the Polynesian (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29944328&postcount=499)
part 5: More resort hopping at the Grand Floridian (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29975374&postcount=505)
part 6: Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party!! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29996466&postcount=513)
part 7: Holiday Wishes (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30122524&postcount=525)
part 8: Mickey's Once Upon A Christmastime Parade (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30181794&postcount=540)

December 19
part 1:Morning at the Animal Kingdom (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30237702&postcount=548)
part 2:Animal Kingdom cont'd (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30303848&postcount=560)
part 3: Visiting the AKL and DTD (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30438838&postcount=571)
part 4: A relaxing evening (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30479553&postcount=583)

December 20
part 1: Our last morning at Epcot (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30574668&postcount=600)
part 2: Shopping around the world (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30650596&postcount=606)

[wdwgirl03]

The Cast

Much like our trip in May, only part of my family will be going on this trip. The cast includes:

Me, (aka Sarah): 23-year old graduate of Marquette University where I majored in Elementary Education (I'm certified for grades 1-8) and English. One of the biggest Disney fanatics you'll ever meet. :teeth: It seems that my love for Disney grows with age.

Emma: My OTHER sister. She's an 18-year old freshman at Marquette, even though she swore she wasn't going to go to MU since her 2 older sisters did. Majoring in business because her goal is to work for the Milwaukee Brewers. Since she wasn't able to come in May she's really looking forward to this trip, especially the Beach Club.

Here's Emma and me in Arizona when we went to Brewers spring training:
http://photos-e.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v190/193/8/20305212/n20305212_33256020_9662.jpg

Dad: Went to Princeton, then the University of Michigan for law school. Loves trips to Disney and his favorite character is Tigger!

Here he is at TPC Scottsdale, proudly standing by the plaque for the hole where he got a hole-in-one. :teeth:
http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v190/193/8/20305212/n20305212_33256003_3450.jpg

My mom and sister Claire (the one who came in May) aren't going to be coming on this trip. Mom's not really a big fan of traveling in general, and since it's right before Christmas she'd rather stay home. Claire enjoys going to Disney World but I guess since we were just there she's not too enthusiastic about going again (me, on the other hand...;) ) So, it'll just be the three of us. We'll miss them, but we know we'll still have a great time.

More to come later!

[Dr_Finkelstein]

I'm in! :thumbsup2
I love Y&BC (unfortunately never stayed there, only ever visited for breakfast). It will be lovely just before Christmas! :goodvibes Sounds like you'll have a great time!
Looking forward to more!
Di x :donald:

[kathleen27]

I'm Glad you started a new report!!!

Sounds like a great time to go!!! :cool1:

You'll get to enjoy all the holiday decorations! :thumbsup2

[lmillercrew]

I'm in again! We are headed to Wisconsin later in September and can't wait for some cheese curds. I can't wait to see your pictures of the BC. My DH would love to stay there, as would I, but I can't imagine spending that kind of $$ on a hotel room. I'm really cheap when it comes to certain things.

[nts4wdw]

Oh, shoot! We will miss you by two days! We are coming home on December 14!! Can't wait to hear all your fun plans!

[irky416]

I'm in.

I can't wait to read about your planning. I've been wanting to go at Christmas to see the decorations, and since I won't get to I can live vicariously through you.:goodvibes

(I'm still keeping my fingers crossed that you can get a job!)

[Michelle_and_Aaron]

I'm so excited for your trip! Though I am hoping you get a job too. Maybe even if you do you will be allowed to go since you already had this booked. It is worth asking at least. I can not wait to read about your plans and then the trip itself (then stealing all your ideas!)

[wdwgirl03]

I'm in! :thumbsup2
I love Y&BC (unfortunately never stayed there, only ever visited for breakfast). It will be lovely just before Christmas! :goodvibes Sounds like you'll have a great time!
Looking forward to more!
Di x :donald:

Yeah, the whole area around the Y&BC is amazing! We've always wanted to stay in that area...so much activity! We've been to WDW a couple times right after Christmas and it's so neat seeing all the decorations in the parks and resorts. Thanks for joining in!

I'm Glad you started a new report!!!

Sounds like a great time to go!!! :cool1:

You'll get to enjoy all the holiday decorations! :thumbsup2

The best part about going before Christmas is that we will be able to go to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party!!! :banana: :banana:

I'm in again! We are headed to Wisconsin later in September and can't wait for some cheese curds. I can't wait to see your pictures of the BC. My DH would love to stay there, as would I, but I can't imagine spending that kind of $$ on a hotel room. I'm really cheap when it comes to certain things.

Yay, I'm glad you're joining again! That's cool you're coming to WI soon. :thumbsup2 Between my sister and I you can count on TONS of pictures of the BC...she is quite the photographer!

[wdwgirl03]

Oh, shoot! We will miss you by two days! We are coming home on December 14!! Can't wait to hear all your fun plans!

Aww, bummer! Will you guys be staying at Pop again?


I'm in.

I can't wait to read about your planning. I've been wanting to go at Christmas to see the decorations, and since I won't get to I can live vicariously through you.:goodvibes

(I'm still keeping my fingers crossed that you can get a job!)

Disney at Christmas is awesome, especially all the decorations. :goodvibes I think some day you should go to see them in person...it's worth it! :teeth:

I'm so excited for your trip! Though I am hoping you get a job too. Maybe even if you do you will be allowed to go since you already had this booked. It is worth asking at least. I can not wait to read about your plans and then the trip itself (then stealing all your ideas!)

I'm excited too! I was thinking about that if something did happen to come along. And even if it turned out I couldn't I can always go some other time. As of right now our plans are pretty general but I'll be sure to update as they come along. :thumbsup2

[nts4wdw]

Aww, bummer! Will you guys be staying at Pop again?



Nope! This time we are at CBR! A new resort for us!

[wdwgirl03]

Nope! This time we are at CBR! A new resort for us!

Oh, cool. It's always neat trying out new resorts! :thumbsup2

[wdwgirl03]

So I was bored before and decided to go onto YouTube and watch some Disney World videos. I happened to stumble across this one of the Castle Dream Lights show:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjIvYFF1fw0

I'm pretty sure that I watched this same video last year when I first read that they were going to be having the dream lights and I remember thinking how amazing it was. It's so cool how they light up the castle! I really wanted to see the show in person when we were there last year but unfortunately we missed it. :guilty: The castle is beautiful in itself but with those lights...WOW.

http://photos-g.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v171/6/110/1605780003/n1605780003_30205726_22.jpg

http://photos-f.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v161/193/8/20305212/n20305212_32942613_9564.jpg

I took this picture on our first morning (yep, it was still dark out for EMH!) and when I first saw it, it literally took my breath away. Really, the picture does not do it justice. It's definitely one of Disney's best ideas...I can't wait to see it again this year! :goodvibes

Also, yesterday Dad and I were talking about which Christmas party we would want to go to. There are 3 going on when we're there: Dec. 16, 18, and 19. Well, the 16th is the day we're supposed to arrive, and after last year's little incident with our flight being cancelled...we're not going to take our chances again. Plus we think it might be a little much since our flight is pretty early in the morning. So that leaves either Dec. 18 or Dec. 19. I know Dad called yesterday to see if there were any discounts for DVC members but unfortunately they don't have them for those dates. Oh well. Hopefully we'll get them soon though because I know how popular MVMCP is and seeing as those are the last ones of the year...I don't want it to turn out that they're all sold out! I'll post when it becomes more official as to when we're going!

[Michelle_and_Aaron]

I wish I could go to MVMCP! I am so jealous! I can not wait to see all your pics!

[Dr_Finkelstein]

The castle looks spectacular in the photos, and no photo can do Disney justice. I always find it hard to explain to people just how lovely it all is - they need to see it for themselves!
I hope you get your tickets for MVMCP ok :worship:
And no problems with the flights this time! ;)
Keep posting
Di x

[MEK]

BCV - nice! I am a new DVC member and can't wait to stay there. DH and I are going for a short trip in Dec and staying SSR. Just happy to have found a place - everything was pretty booked up. So we arrive 12/13 for 1 night at POFQ then over to SSR for 3 nights. Wish we could stay longer, but we didn't want to leave the kids any longer than that. Enjoying your pre trip report and hope to start one soon myself.

[tinkerbell87512]

Why didn't you tell me you had started a PTR?! Well I'm here now and I'm excited to read about your adventures. I loved your May TR and I can't wait for this one! :woohoo:

[irky416]

Love the picture! I hope I get to see it that way someday!

[wdwgirl03]

I wish I could go to MVMCP! I am so jealous! I can not wait to see all your pics!

I know, we have been talking about going to MVMCP for a long time now (well, especially after we went to MNSSHP!). I can't wait to finally experience one!

The castle looks spectacular in the photos, and no photo can do Disney justice. I always find it hard to explain to people just how lovely it all is - they need to see it for themselves!
I hope you get your tickets for MVMCP ok :worship:
And no problems with the flights this time! ;)
Keep posting
Di x

Isn't it so pretty?!

I'm hoping there will be no flight problems this time too. *crosses fingers* But it does always worry me flying out of Wisconsin in December. :scared:

BCV - nice! I am a new DVC member and can't wait to stay there. DH and I are going for a short trip in Dec and staying SSR. Just happy to have found a place - everything was pretty booked up. So we arrive 12/13 for 1 night at POFQ then over to SSR for 3 nights. Wish we could stay longer, but we didn't want to leave the kids any longer than that. Enjoying your pre trip report and hope to start one soon myself.

Hi and welcome to my PTR! That's so cool you're new DVC members. Saratoga Springs is actually our home resort...we love it there. :goodvibes But it's going to be fun to try another different resort. You should start a PTR...I'd read it! :)

Why didn't you tell me you had started a PTR?! Well I'm here now and I'm excited to read about your adventures. I loved your May TR and I can't wait for this one! :woohoo:

hehe, I'm sorry. I'm glad you're going to join in on this TR too! I've been enjoying your May TR as well. :thumbsup2

Love the picture! I hope I get to see it that way someday!

Thanks!

[njdisneyfreak]

I am so glad you started a PTR!!! I know that after reading all of ours, you got hooked in. ;) I can't wait to hear more about your trip and planning.

I have some pretty good pics of the castle with the lights, but like other posters have said, pics don't do WDW justice. It's just amazing and must be experienced in person.

I laughed when you mentioned that it was dark for EMH, because that was the weirdest thing for us last year. Prior to our last trip, we'd only gone in the summer. Having it get dark so much earlier, in WDW, felt so different. You have to make sure to get all those outdoor shots earlier. But, at Christmas, it sure is beautiful.

Did you order your MVMCP tickets yet? We can't go this year, since it will be over by the time we arrive. But, last year was so cool!

As for a teaching job :teacher: , I'm still holding onto hope that you will get one, or as you said, at least a long term sub position. Don't forget to look into tutoring, too. Subbing and tutoring my first year out of college helped me IMMENSELY, when I got my position. I know that you and I have chatted on my PTR about teaching, but I had no idea you are Gr. 1-8 and English certified, and I'm an 8th grade English teacher. Too cool. Hang in there! :thumbsup2

[wdwgirl03]

I am so glad you started a PTR!!! I know that after reading all of ours, you got hooked in. ;) I can't wait to hear more about your trip and planning.

I have some pretty good pics of the castle with the lights, but like other posters have said, pics don't do WDW justice. It's just amazing and must be experienced in person.

I laughed when you mentioned that it was dark for EMH, because that was the weirdest thing for us last year. Prior to our last trip, we'd only gone in the summer. Having it get dark so much earlier, in WDW, felt so different. You have to make sure to get all those outdoor shots earlier. But, at Christmas, it sure is beautiful.

Did you order your MVMCP tickets yet? We can't go this year, since it will be over by the time we arrive. But, last year was so cool!

As for a teaching job :teacher: , I'm still holding onto hope that you will get one, or as you said, at least a long term sub position. Don't forget to look into tutoring, too. Subbing and tutoring my first year out of college helped me IMMENSELY, when I got my position. I know that you and I have chatted on my PTR about teaching, but I had no idea you are Gr. 1-8 and English certified, and I'm an 8th grade English teacher. Too cool. Hang in there! :thumbsup2

Hey, thanks for joining in on my PTR! :)

Yeah, it was so weird going to EMH when it was still dark out but at the same time it almost made it more exciting. I definitely remember riding on the bus and right when we got near the Contemporary you could start to see the castle with the dream lights. :goodvibes

We actually just ordered the party tickets, woo hoo!! :banana: :banana: If it's anything like the other parties, it's going to be a blast. What did you enjoy most about it?

Thanks. I just got a call yesterday from the sub finder system and already have my first subbing job of the year for next Tuesday...maybe that will be a sign of good things to come. Yep, I'm certified up to 8th grade but I'm really hoping to find a position in the younger grades. I student taught in a second grade classroom and absolutely loved it. :lovestruc

[wdwgirl03]

Well, we just bought our tickets for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party!!!! :yay: :santa: :yay: We decided to get them for that Thursday (Dec. 18) rather than Friday, which is the last party of the year. I'm so excited!!!!

So here's what the itinerary looks like so far (which isn't much!):

Tuesday, December 16, 2008
-Flight out of Milwaukee to Orlando :woohoo:
-Arrive at BCV...we'll most likely be using the Magical Express again. It's so much easier than getting a rental car!

Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Magic Kingdom in the morning...it's our tradition to visit the MK on our first morning!

Thursday, December 18, 2008
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party!!!!!!

Friday, December 19, 2008
TBD

Saturday, December 20, 2008
TBD

Sunday, December 21, 2008
Return home :sad2:...I guess on the bright side, though, is that Christmas will be 4 days away! hehe

I've also been thinking lately about trying pin trading on this trip. I love collecting pins but have never actually traded. Any info on the whole thing? What have your experiences been like? I think it could be really fun (and as I've read, probably as addicting as buying the pins themselves!) and might give it a shot. I've been looking on ebay for pin lots...I saw one that had 13 pins for $28 and free shipping (but unfortunately somebody won it already :mad: Oh well!). So tell me your pin trading stories and convince me I need to do this! :teeth:

[lmillercrew]

Sounds like a great itinerary so far. I would love to go down around Christmas time, but as long as I have kids that do winter sports it isn't going to happen. My kids have traded pins a couple of times, but I'm no expert and have no advice on that. I am however going to start buying them and putting them up on a cork board. I saw on another post that the diser is a teacher and she uses them as push pins in her classroom. I thought that was clever!:thumbsup2

[wdwgirl03]

Sounds like a great itinerary so far. I would love to go down around Christmas time, but as long as I have kids that do winter sports it isn't going to happen. My kids have traded pins a couple of times, but I'm no expert and have no advice on that. I am however going to start buying them and putting them up on a cork board. I saw on another post that the diser is a teacher and she uses them as push pins in her classroom. I thought that was clever!:thumbsup2

Thanks! Hopefully some day it'll work out that you can go around Christmas. It really is a great time to visit. That is a cool idea to use the pins as push pins!

[wdwgirl03]

Hey everyone, just thought I'd give you an update on the teaching situation. A while ago I applied to a couple of teaching positions as an elementary classroom aide. Well, I guess they were filled but then last week I got an email from the district saying that they had an opening for a math aide at one of the elementary schools. I responded to the email saying that I was interested (though I didn't really expect them to call me since I would've thought they'd be looking for someone with a math certification) and then this morning I got a call from the district office saying they would like me to come in for an interview on Friday. :eek: :) The only thing is that it is a part-time position where IF I was offered the job I'd only be working a couple of hours every day in the afternoon. They did say that the candidate selected could also sub in the district. While it would be nice to have a job in one place I don't know if I'd be willing to give up working in the other districts where I substitute (because sadly I think this is going to come down to money). :guilty: But, I guess I'll just have to ask about it when I go in for the interview. So we will see what all comes out of this!

[lmillercrew]

Good luck with that sister. I hate making job decisions. I'm hoping to get a part time sub, non teaching, job in our school district. I submitted the application last week and called today to let them know I was still interested. We'll see. I don't have nearly the dilema that you have though. I hope things go well with you and you get what you want.

[Michelle_and_Aaron]

Well congrats on at least getting an interview. After you wow them then the hard part will come when you have to decide what you want to do. Remember to tell them about your vacation when you interview and that way maybe you can still go even if you take the job.

[Dr_Finkelstein]

Hi there,
Your itinery sounds really good so far! I'm sure the MVMCP will be great!
Good luck with the job interview! I know what you mean though, unfortunately it always comes down to money! :sad2: You need to pay those bills - and those MVMCP tickets! :laughing:
Di x

[wdwgirl03]

Good luck with that sister. I hate making job decisions. I'm hoping to get a part time sub, non teaching, job in our school district. I submitted the application last week and called today to let them know I was still interested. We'll see. I don't have nearly the dilema that you have though. I hope things go well with you and you get what you want.

Thank you. Though the more I think about it the more I think it's really not what I'm looking for and I'd hate to have to give up other subbing opportunities in other districts. AHHH it's so frustrating! But, good luck to you as well. :thumbsup2

Well congrats on at least getting an interview. After you wow them then the hard part will come when you have to decide what you want to do. Remember to tell them about your vacation when you interview and that way maybe you can still go even if you take the job.

Thanks. I figure even if I decide not to take the job atleast it'll be good interview experience.

Hi there,
Your itinery sounds really good so far! I'm sure the MVMCP will be great!
Good luck with the job interview! I know what you mean though, unfortunately it always comes down to money! :sad2: You need to pay those bills - and those MVMCP tickets! :laughing:
Di x

I can't wait for the party. I was looking at the page on the DIS about all the stuff they have and it all sounds so cool! Thanks on the job interview. :)

[wdwgirl03]

Holiday Decorations
Obviously any trip to Disney World is special but going around Christmas seems to make it extra special. It's so cool to see WDW all decked out for the holidays, from the parks to the resorts. In fact, some of the resorts almost become attractions in themselves because of the elaborate displays they put up. I was going through some old pictures before and came across these from our trip in December 2005/Jan. 2006. After seeing one of the Samantha Brown shows on the Travel Channel we made it a point to go visit a bunch of the resorts to see their decorations and I hope to do the same on this trip. Enjoy! :)

Outside the Swan and Dolphin...
http://photos-212.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v16/193/8/20305212/n20305212_30160690_1619.jpg

In the lobby of the Beach Club...
http://photos-212.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v16/193/8/20305212/n20305212_30160691_1800.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/wfbdukegirl03/100_0561.jpg

Outside the Yacht Club...
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/wfbdukegirl03/100_0644.jpg

Grand Floridian gingerbread house and tree...
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/wfbdukegirl03/gfhouse.jpg

http://photos-212.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v16/193/8/20305212/n20305212_30160705_5663.jpg

Polynesian...
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/wfbdukegirl03/100_0729.jpg

AK tree...
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/wfbdukegirl03/100_0764.jpg

Inside the American Adventure...
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/wfbdukegirl03/100_0668.jpg

And out...
http://photos-212.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v16/193/8/20305212/n20305212_30160698_3705.jpg

The Osbourne Lights...
http://photos-212.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v16/193/8/20305212/n20305212_30160706_5988.jpg

And of course Main Street!
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/wfbdukegirl03/100_0686.jpg

Umm...is it December yet?! :laughing:

[tinkerbell87512]

Awww I love all your Christmas pictures! Your getting me all excited for November.

Good luck with the teaching job. I hope you are able to stay in your district!

[wdwgirl03]

Awww I love all your Christmas pictures! Your getting me all excited for November.

Good luck with the teaching job. I hope you are able to stay in your district!

Thanks, I'm glad you like them!! When will you be going in November? Are you going to do another TR? ;)

[kathleen27]

Great Christmas photos!!!

Someday I'd like to go see the holiday decorations!!!
I guess technically I have, but I was a kid, and there was only MK back then.

[Dr_Finkelstein]

Your Christmas photos look lovely. Disney always put so much effort into it all! Our Christmas lights back home always look a bit pathetic compared to them!

[wdwgirl03]

Great Christmas photos!!!

Someday I'd like to go see the holiday decorations!!!
I guess technically I have, but I was a kid, and there was only MK back then.

Thanks! I hope you get to go back some day and see ALL the decorations...it really is spectacular! :goodvibes

Your Christmas photos look lovely. Disney always put so much effort into it all! Our Christmas lights back home always look a bit pathetic compared to them!

Thank you so much. They sure do put in a lot of effort but it looks amazing. Nothing can compare to Disney around the holidays!

[njdisneyfreak]

Hey, thanks for joining in on my PTR! :)

Yeah, it was so weird going to EMH when it was still dark out but at the same time it almost made it more exciting. I definitely remember riding on the bus and right when we got near the Contemporary you could start to see the castle with the dream lights. :goodvibes

We actually just ordered the party tickets, woo hoo!! :banana: :banana: If it's anything like the other parties, it's going to be a blast. What did you enjoy most about it?

I'm glad to be here! You'll LOVE the party. It's hard to pick just one thing I enjoyed most, but here are all the things I loved: I loved getting pics with Santa in the MK, snow on Main Street, the Christmas parade, and the general atmosphere of Christmas excitement!!! It's hard to capture in words how amazing it is. You're actually going to be there on the day of our anniversary. Even though we won't arrive at WDW for a few days later, we'll celebrate there.

Thanks. I just got a call yesterday from the sub finder system and already have my first subbing job of the year for next Tuesday...maybe that will be a sign of good things to come. Yep, I'm certified up to 8th grade but I'm really hoping to find a position in the younger grades. I student taught in a second grade classroom and absolutely loved it. :lovestruc

Subbing is great in many ways. You learn how to be a strong teacher, how to take control of the classroom, how to be flexible and you get to try out different ideas. Of course, there are moments I didn't enjoy subbing, like when one kindergartener begins crying over spilling paint on their clothes or having several Michaels, Jennifers, etc. in the classroom at the same time and you have to take them out for recess! :laughing: Seriously though, I got so much out of my experience.

Sounds like a great itinerary so far. I would love to go down around Christmas time, but as long as I have kids that do winter sports it isn't going to happen. My kids have traded pins a couple of times, but I'm no expert and have no advice on that. I am however going to start buying them and putting them up on a cork board. I saw on another post that the diser is a teacher and she uses them as push pins in her classroom. I thought that was clever!:thumbsup2

The cork board idea is great! I wanted to try that in my classroom, but with 8th graders, I didn't want anything to happen to my pins. So, I have a cork board at home with pins in it. :goodvibes

Hey everyone, just thought I'd give you an update on the teaching situation. A while ago I applied to a couple of teaching positions as an elementary classroom aide. Well, I guess they were filled but then last week I got an email from the district saying that they had an opening for a math aide at one of the elementary schools. I responded to the email saying that I was interested (though I didn't really expect them to call me since I would've thought they'd be looking for someone with a math certification) and then this morning I got a call from the district office saying they would like me to come in for an interview on Friday. :eek: :) The only thing is that it is a part-time position where IF I was offered the job I'd only be working a couple of hours every day in the afternoon. They did say that the candidate selected could also sub in the district. While it would be nice to have a job in one place I don't know if I'd be willing to give up working in the other districts where I substitute (because sadly I think this is going to come down to money). :guilty: But, I guess I'll just have to ask about it when I go in for the interview. So we will see what all comes out of this!

Let us know what you decide. I remember how hard it was to choose what's the best thing to do, while you wait for a full-time position somewhere. I also understand how money can play a large role in your decision. At least you're getting some options dealing with working in education. Things are looking up! :thumbsup2

[wdwgirl03]

I'm glad to be here! You'll LOVE the party. It's hard to pick just one thing I enjoyed most, but here are all the things I loved: I loved getting pics with Santa in the MK, snow on Main Street, the Christmas parade, and the general atmosphere of Christmas excitement!!! It's hard to capture in words how amazing it is. You're actually going to be there on the day of our anniversary. Even though we won't arrive at WDW for a few days later, we'll celebrate there.


Subbing is great in many ways. You learn how to be a strong teacher, how to take control of the classroom, how to be flexible and you get to try out different ideas. Of course, there are moments I didn't enjoy subbing, like when one kindergartener begins crying over spilling paint on their clothes or having several Michaels, Jennifers, etc. in the classroom at the same time and you have to take them out for recess! :laughing: Seriously though, I got so much out of my experience.


Let us know what you decide. I remember how hard it was to choose what's the best thing to do, while you wait for a full-time position somewhere. I also understand how money can play a large role in your decision. At least you're getting some options dealing with working in education. Things are looking up! :thumbsup2

Oooh, meeting Santa, that would be so much fun!! As much as I enjoyed MNSSHP and the Pirate and Princess Party I think the Christmas one is going to be the best! I loooooove Christmas. :santa:

I know what you mean about subbing. Even though I only did it for half a year I had so many different experiences. Some were good, some were not so good. I had to laugh at the comment about multiple Jennifers and Michaels...when I was in second grade our class had 4 Sarahs, 3 Marks, and 2 Aarons. :scared1: :scared1:

I am supposed to be hearing back from the school either way by the end of the week. As much as I would love to have a job every day and know that it'll be at one place I just don't know. Everyone I've talked to thinks it wouldn't be worth it for several reasons. OHHHHHHHH I hate making big decisions like this!!! :sad2:

[wdwgirl03]

OK, so I had my interview yesterday for the math aide position. Overall I think it went pretty well. Unfortunately I couldn't meet the principal...the 2 ladies who conducted the interview said that something just came up in the morning and she couldn't make it. After they asked me the questions they had me do a writing sample answering another question which I thought was different. I have never heard of doing that. :confused3

They told me that they are going to recommend the top 1 or 2 candidates to the principal and then those people will meet with the principal. I should be getting a call from them (either way) by the end of this week.

As for if I'm going to take the job (that is, if I am offered the position!), I am still undecided but I am leaning towards not taking it. :confused3 I've really thought about it and have talked to my parents and then they've talked to other people. Everyone seems to come to the consensus that working for 2 1/2 hours isn't worth it, especially then since I'd have to take my name out of the other districts where I subbed last year. Also, the pay is $14/hour. OK, that's not so bad but I did the math and I'd only be making about $35 for half a day. In one of the districts I subbed in, I got $50 if I only subbed for half a day. Not to mention it is a further drive and when it comes to a full-time job I would rather work in the districts where I've subbed.

Wow, sorry for all that, I'm sure you don't want to read about my job issues! :blush: :blush:

Anyway, back to the happy news...tomorrow it will be...

100 DAYS UNTIL DISNEY WORLD!!!!!!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

[njdisneyfreak]

Oooh, meeting Santa, that would be so much fun!! As much as I enjoyed MNSSHP and the Pirate and Princess Party I think the Christmas one is going to be the best! I loooooove Christmas. :santa:

I know what you mean about subbing. Even though I only did it for half a year I had so many different experiences. Some were good, some were not so good. I had to laugh at the comment about multiple Jennifers and Michaels...when I was in second grade our class had 4 Sarahs, 3 Marks, and 2 Aarons. :scared1: :scared1:

I am supposed to be hearing back from the school either way by the end of the week. As much as I would love to have a job every day and know that it'll be at one place I just don't know. Everyone I've talked to thinks it wouldn't be worth it for several reasons. OHHHHHHHH I hate making big decisions like this!!! :sad2:

I'm sure you'll make the right choice. :thumbsup2

OK, so I had my interview yesterday for the math aide position. Overall I think it went pretty well. Unfortunately I couldn't meet the principal...the 2 ladies who conducted the interview said that something just came up in the morning and she couldn't make it. After they asked me the questions they had me do a writing sample answering another question which I thought was different. I have never heard of doing that. :confused3

They told me that they are going to recommend the top 1 or 2 candidates to the principal and then those people will meet with the principal. I should be getting a call from them (either way) by the end of this week.

As for if I'm going to take the job (that is, if I am offered the position!), I am still undecided but I am leaning towards not taking it. :confused3 I've really thought about it and have talked to my parents and then they've talked to other people. Everyone seems to come to the consensus that working for 2 1/2 hours isn't worth it, especially then since I'd have to take my name out of the other districts where I subbed last year. Also, the pay is $14/hour. OK, that's not so bad but I did the math and I'd only be making about $35 for half a day. In one of the districts I subbed in, I got $50 if I only subbed for half a day. Not to mention it is a further drive and when it comes to a full-time job I would rather work in the districts where I've subbed.

Wow, sorry for all that, I'm sure you don't want to read about my job issues! :blush: :blush:

Anyway, back to the happy news...tomorrow it will be...

100 DAYS UNTIL DISNEY WORLD!!!!!!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

I have to agree, given the amount of pay and amount of experience in the classroom that subbing would seem best. Keep us posted.

Wow! 100 days. We're almost there ourselves in about another week. Just imagine. . .you're less than 48 hours away from double digits! :banana:

[Michelle_and_Aaron]

You definitly do not bore us with your job talk. I know you will figure out what is best for you in the end. Meanwhile 100 DAYS!!!
Yay! So what newlans have you guys made??

[Michelle_and_Aaron]

lol the above should read "new plans" I was just so excited for you that I typoed!

[wdwgirl03]

I'm sure you'll make the right choice. :thumbsup2

Thanks. :)

I have to agree, given the amount of pay and amount of experience in the classroom that subbing would seem best. Keep us posted.

Wow! 100 days. We're almost there ourselves in about another week. Just imagine. . .you're less than 48 hours away from double digits! :banana:

Yeah, I figure even if I am offered the position and decide not to accept it atleast it's another interview under my belt and that's always helpful.

I know, so exciting! 100 days seems like a lot but it'll fly by. :eek: Not that I'm complaining or anything...hehe

[wdwgirl03]

You definitly do not bore us with your job talk. I know you will figure out what is best for you in the end. Meanwhile 100 DAYS!!!
Yay! So what newlans have you guys made??

Thanks...I hope I make the right decision!

lol the above should read "new plans" I was just so excited for you that I typoed!

:laughing: OK, that makes sense then! I saw that and was wondering if I missed something. I didn't know what newlans was. LOL. As for new plans, we really haven't done too much. I was thinking about how it would be fun to try another new restaurant on this trip but then I remembered my sister's a pretty picky eater and doesn't eat much of anything. :rolleyes: So instead of going somewhere for dinner I may suggest going somewhere for breakfast, like Chef Mickey's maybe (though I'm sure that's pretty popular with families with little kids). We weren't able to go to the ESPN Club in January so we might just plan on eating there one night.

[wdwgirl03]

TOP TEN MUST-DOs!!

In honor of reaching the 100-day mark (well...almost ;) ), I thought I'd compile a list of ten things I'd like to do when we go:

::MickeyMo Go miniature golfing
---We wanted to play in May but couldn't fit it in. So we definitely have to go this time! Maybe in keeping with the season we'll play at Winter Summerland.

::MickeyMo Ride Toy Story Mania
---Dad and I were fortunate enough to get to ride on our last trip and had a blast. I can't wait to see how Emma likes it.

::MickeyMo Eat at Beaches and Cream
---I've always wanted to go there and since we'll be at the BCV there's no excuse not to go!

::MickeyMo Play in Stormalong Bay
---I was talking to Emma the other day and said that I'll be really disappointed if it's in the 30s again and we can't swim. That pool is awesome!

::MickeyMo See Mickey's Jingle Jungle Parade
---If you didn't read my Dec/Jan. TR from last year, you might not know that we were chosen to be in the parade (we got to ride in the very last car with Mickey!!! We had a blast). So now it holds a special place in our hearts, even if we did have that song stuck in our heads for days. :rotfl:

::MickeyMo See Block Party Bash
---Only caught the end of this in May since TSM was doing previews. Dad and I saw it when we were in Disneyland but it's a really fun show/parade.

::MickeyMo Ride a surrey bike
---It's something that Emma and I keep saying we want to do so badly but we never have actually done it. We think it would be so much fun. :thumbsup2

::MickeyMo Visit the resorts
---It's always fun to see all the decorations they put up for the holidays. I'd like to check out the Yacht Club and Boardwalk since we'll be right there and maybe all the monorail resorts as well.

::MickeyMo Try Mission:Space
---I'm not so sure this will actually happen since I'm kind of a chicken. Though Dad and Emma love it. We'll see...

::MickeyMo Win a dream!
---I have been wanting those dream mouse ears forever...though a dream fast pass wouldn't be bad either. :teeth:

So there ya have it! I'm sure as we get closer to the trip we'll be adding more things to the list.

[Michelle_and_Aaron]

That list sounds pretty awesome actually! I hope you get all your Christmas wishes!!

[Misty89]

Hi
I am enjoying reading your PTR. Christmas is a nice time to go.

what part of Wisconsin are you from? I am sure it will be great to get out of winter by then!

have a great trip!

Tina

[tinkerbell87512]

Thanks, I'm glad you like them!! When will you be going in November? Are you going to do another TR? ;)

I'll be heading down the 13-18 and can't wait! Yup I'll be doing another TR and PTR once my other one is done. I have 2 more days to write about then it's over :(.


Glad your interview went well. I totally agree with you...stay in the district you are now. It's not worth the longer drive plus you would make less money. And if you stay in this district they know what an awesome teacher you are so once a job opens up you would be more inclined to get the job!


Love your top 10! Less than 100 days now! Beaches and cream is on my list too. I've seen pictures of the food on the restraunt board and they make me drool every time! Looks so good!!!!!

Hope you are having a great weekend!!!!! :woohoo: 99 more days!

[wdwgirl03]

That list sounds pretty awesome actually! I hope you get all your Christmas wishes!!

Thanks! I hope we get to do all of them or atleast most of them. :)

Hi
I am enjoying reading your PTR. Christmas is a nice time to go.

what part of Wisconsin are you from? I am sure it will be great to get out of winter by then!

have a great trip!

Tina

Hi and :welcome: to my PTR! Yeah, we've been to WDW a few times right after Christmas and it's been great. It'll be even more exciting going before Christmas this time. :dance3: :dance3:

We're from the Milwaukee area. I see you're from Sheboygan...it's nice to have another Wisconsinite stop by and read my TR. :thumbsup2

I'll be heading down the 13-18 and can't wait! Yup I'll be doing another TR and PTR once my other one is done. I have 2 more days to write about then it's over :(.


Glad your interview went well. I totally agree with you...stay in the district you are now. It's not worth the longer drive plus you would make less money. And if you stay in this district they know what an awesome teacher you are so once a job opens up you would be more inclined to get the job!


Love your top 10! Less than 100 days now! Beaches and cream is on my list too. I've seen pictures of the food on the restraunt board and they make me drool every time! Looks so good!!!!!

Hope you are having a great weekend!!!!! :woohoo: 99 more days!

Ohhhh that will be fun! I'm so sad your other TR is almost over but I will be looking forward to your new one.

Yeah, and with gas prices the way they are these days...:scared1:

Thanks! Everything does look really good at Beaches and Cream. Though I'm not sure we'll be trying that kitchen sink. :laughing:

Thank you so much, I hope you're having a nice weekend as well. :)

[wdwgirl03]

Happy Sunday, everyone!

We are officially at 100 days today!!! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

And like I said I'm sure that list of must-dos would get longer as we got closer to the dates...and sure enough, I just thought of a couple I forgot to put on there!

::MinnieMo Go on a Disney scavenger hunt
You know all those little details that make Disney World so awesome? Since we've been there so many times now, I thought it would be cool to spend some time looking for hidden Mickeys and other special secrets all over the World. I forgot that Dad had purchased the Hidden Mickeys book and I bought the Passporter's Treasure Hunts book last year.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/wfbdukegirl03/hiddenmickey.jpg http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/wfbdukegirl03/treasurehunts.jpg

Unfortunately we never got around to actually using them. So this time we definitely have to look through them. Both books have lists/clues for locations of hidden Mickeys, etc. at all the parks and resorts. How cool is that?!

::MinnieMo Trade a pin (or two...)
I love collecting pins but have never traded. So I might give it a try. Could be fun!


This may be really dorky of me but I was thinking that because I've been to Disney a total of 13 times now, it might be fun to post an old picture at every ten-day mark starting with today. So here's the first photo! Ahh, memories...:goodvibes :goodvibes

Claire, Emma, and me on our first trip to Disney World in 1991. I was only 5 years old. It's kind of cool because we stayed at the Disney villas on that trip and I'm pretty sure that it's where Saratoga Springs is right now. In a way we've come full circle since SSR is our "home" now. :lovestruc
http://photos-212.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v65/193/8/20305212/n20305212_31604474_7291.jpg

Enjoy the rest of your weekend (and thanks for reading!) :wave2: We're off to our last Brewers game of the year this afternoon.

[Michelle_and_Aaron]

Aww what a cute pic of you guys! It is cool that your first Disney experience is now your "home". Aaron want to buy vacation club so we may do that this trip in April. Have fun at your game!

[irky416]

Aww, that picture is so cute!

I would agree that you are probably better off subbing since you'll be making more money. Too bad you're not near me, we need subs every single day! I had to complete a writing sample on a topic related to my subject for my current job during the interview. I thought it was weird, also.

[wdwgirl03]

Aww what a cute pic of you guys! It is cool that your first Disney experience is now your "home". Aaron want to buy vacation club so we may do that this trip in April. Have fun at your game!

Thank you! :goodvibes

Aww, that picture is so cute!

I would agree that you are probably better off subbing since you'll be making more money. Too bad you're not near me, we need subs every single day! I had to complete a writing sample on a topic related to my subject for my current job during the interview. I thought it was weird, also.

Thanks. :)

Yeah, one of the districts that I sub in (the same district where I did my student teaching) is pretty big...there's 12 elementary schools alone. I was pretty lucky because once I was done student teaching I was able to get a job for pretty much every day. I'm counting on that happening again this year as the school year progresses!

[wdwgirl03]

Yesterday we reached the double digits, woo hoo!!:yay: :yay:

98 days to go!

I had my first subbing job today. It was kind of weird because the teacher I was subbing for was only gone in the afternoon so in the morning they didn't really have anything for me to do. I actually went into another room that also had a sub so we did some team teaching. That went well but the afternoon was a different story...those kids were crazy!

Anyway, back to the trip. I mentioned how I hope to do some pin trading this time. I've been checking ebay every so often to see if I could find some deals on pin lots. So today I bought one that I had on my watch list...it has 10 of the cast member/hidden Mickey pins in it for $24.95. I thought that was a pretty good deal, only about $2.50 a pin. It was also nice because it showed what exactly I'd be getting. I can't wait for them to come!

[tinkerbell87512]

I had never thought of checking ebay for pins till you started talking about it. I will have to check that out! Yay for 98 days!

[Michelle_and_Aaron]

WTG on the pins! I can't wait until they get in so we can see them all! I think I would get too personally attached to any pins I got and I would hate to trade them away. So many people have fun trading them though so I might get into them. Who knows maybe I will give it a try for the trip next October.

[wdwgirl03]

I had never thought of checking ebay for pins till you started talking about it. I will have to check that out! Yay for 98 days!

You should take a look on eBay! It's kind of overwhelming with all they have on there though. :scared1:

WTG on the pins! I can't wait until they get in so we can see them all! I think I would get too personally attached to any pins I got and I would hate to trade them away. So many people have fun trading them though so I might get into them. Who knows maybe I will give it a try for the trip next October.

Thanks! I'll be sure to post pictures when they come. I am thinking that I'll probably end up not wanting to give any away too...there's already a couple that I know I am going to be keeping. I bet when I see them in person I'll want to keep them all! :laughing:

[njdisneyfreak]

Thanks. :)



Yeah, I figure even if I am offered the position and decide not to accept it atleast it's another interview under my belt and that's always helpful.

I know, so exciting! 100 days seems like a lot but it'll fly by. :eek: Not that I'm complaining or anything...hehe

The more interviews under your belt the better. You learn something new with each one. :thumbsup2

TOP TEN MUST-DOs!!

In honor of reaching the 100-day mark (well...almost ;) ), I thought I'd compile a list of ten things I'd like to do when we go. . .So there ya have it! I'm sure as we get closer to the trip we'll be adding more things to the list.

Great idea! I loved your list.

Happy Sunday, everyone!

We are officially at 100 days today!!! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

And like I said I'm sure that list of must-dos would get longer as we got closer to the dates...and sure enough, I just thought of a couple I forgot to put on there!

::MinnieMo Go on a Disney scavenger hunt
You know all those little details that make Disney World so awesome? Since we've been there so many times now, I thought it would be cool to spend some time looking for hidden Mickeys and other special secrets all over the World. I forgot that Dad had purchased the Hidden Mickeys book and I bought the Passporter's Treasure Hunts book last year.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/wfbdukegirl03/hiddenmickey.jpg http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/wfbdukegirl03/treasurehunts.jpg

Unfortunately we never got around to actually using them. So this time we definitely have to look through them. Both books have lists/clues for locations of hidden Mickeys, etc. at all the parks and resorts. How cool is that?!

::MinnieMo Trade a pin (or two...)
I love collecting pins but have never traded. So I might give it a try. Could be fun!


This may be really dorky of me but I was thinking that because I've been to Disney a total of 13 times now, it might be fun to post an old picture at every ten-day mark starting with today. So here's the first photo! Ahh, memories...:goodvibes :goodvibes

Claire, Emma, and me on our first trip to Disney World in 1991. I was only 5 years old. It's kind of cool because we stayed at the Disney villas on that trip and I'm pretty sure that it's where Saratoga Springs is right now. In a way we've come full circle since SSR is our "home" now. :lovestruc
http://photos-212.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v65/193/8/20305212/n20305212_31604474_7291.jpg

Enjoy the rest of your weekend (and thanks for reading!) :wave2: We're off to our last Brewers game of the year this afternoon.

I have those books! :laughing: I've never gotten around to using them either. I loved the pic. That's a cool idea to go back to Memory Lane as each 10 days goes by. I began buying pins two trips ago, and I can't imagine ever trading the ones I have. I have thought about trading, but I just can't see giving any up.

Yesterday we reached the double digits, woo hoo!!:yay: :yay:

98 days to go!

I had my first subbing job today. It was kind of weird because the teacher I was subbing for was only gone in the afternoon so in the morning they didn't really have anything for me to do. I actually went into another room that also had a sub so we did some team teaching. That went well but the afternoon was a different story...those kids were crazy!

Anyway, back to the trip. I mentioned how I hope to do some pin trading this time. I've been checking ebay every so often to see if I could find some deals on pin lots. So today I bought one that I had on my watch list...it has 10 of the cast member/hidden Mickey pins in it for $24.95. I thought that was a pretty good deal, only about $2.50 a pin. It was also nice because it showed what exactly I'd be getting. I can't wait for them to come!

Getting closer and closer! Subbing can be kind of crazy, but hey, you're learning how to think on your feet and survival.

Great price on the pins. I can't wait to see the ones you ordered!!!

[Dr_Finkelstein]

:yay: For 98 days!!!!! :yay:
It will just fly by!
That picture was so cute! :cutie:
It sounds as if it was an interesting experience, your first time subbing - I've worked bank before and it's always hard going in somewhere new for just a short time. But all the experience counts! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2
Good luck with the pin trading.
Di x

[lmillercrew]

YaY for subbing. Hopefully you'll get more gigs so you can get some vacation money in your pocket!;)

[nts4wdw]

This may be really dorky of me but I was thinking that because I've been to Disney a total of 13 times now, it might be fun to post an old picture at every ten-day mark starting with today. So here's the first photo! Ahh, memories...:goodvibes :goodvibes

Claire, Emma, and me on our first trip to Disney World in 1991. I was only 5 years old. It's kind of cool because we stayed at the Disney villas on that trip and I'm pretty sure that it's where Saratoga Springs is right now. In a way we've come full circle since SSR is our "home" now. :lovestruc
http://photos-212.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v65/193/8/20305212/n20305212_31604474_7291.jpg

Enjoy the rest of your weekend (and thanks for reading!) :wave2: We're off to our last Brewers game of the year this afternoon.

I'm behind reading, but I love this picture! That's a great idea posting pictures from past trips.

[kathleen27]

I love your list of things to do!!!
They sound fun and it looks pretty!

We have the Hidden Mickey book too!
This trip will be our first time with it, and I'd almost forgotten about it!

I have been looking at pins on ebay, and have not made a decision yet.
I guess if I'm going to order some I should do it quick. :eek:

Your old picture is so cute! :goodvibes
I think its a great idea to post them!
I keep asking my Mom to see the old photos from my trips as a kid, but I guess they are in a box somewhere and she has not looked for them yet. :sad2:

Congrats on double digits!!!:yay:

[wdwgirl03]

The more interviews under your belt the better. You learn something new with each one. :thumbsup2



Great idea! I loved your list.



I have those books! :laughing: I've never gotten around to using them either. I loved the pic. That's a cool idea to go back to Memory Lane as each 10 days goes by. I began buying pins two trips ago, and I can't imagine ever trading the ones I have. I have thought about trading, but I just can't see giving any up.



Getting closer and closer! Subbing can be kind of crazy, but hey, you're learning how to think on your feet and survival.

Great price on the pins. I can't wait to see the ones you ordered!!!

Thanks for all the comments!

:yay: For 98 days!!!!! :yay:
It will just fly by!
That picture was so cute! :cutie:
It sounds as if it was an interesting experience, your first time subbing - I've worked bank before and it's always hard going in somewhere new for just a short time. But all the experience counts! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2
Good luck with the pin trading.
Di x

Oh, I know, Dec. 16 will be here before I know it. And your trip is sooooo close!

Yeah, it was kind of a crazy day but it was nice to be back in the classroom. You have some good days and you have some bad days.

YaY for subbing. Hopefully you'll get more gigs so you can get some vacation money in your pocket!;)

haha, exactly! :teeth:

I'm behind reading, but I love this picture! That's a great idea posting pictures from past trips.

Thanks...that picture is probably one of my favorites. :goodvibes

I love your list of things to do!!!
They sound fun and it looks pretty!

We have the Hidden Mickey book too!
This trip will be our first time with it, and I'd almost forgotten about it!

I have been looking at pins on ebay, and have not made a decision yet.
I guess if I'm going to order some I should do it quick. :eek:

Your old picture is so cute! :goodvibes
I think its a great idea to post them!
I keep asking my Mom to see the old photos from my trips as a kid, but I guess they are in a box somewhere and she has not looked for them yet. :sad2:

Congrats on double digits!!!:yay:

Thanks!

That's cool you have the HM book too. I've looked at it and it seems really interesting. And it'll be fun trying to find some of the Mickeys!

Oh, there's so many pins on ebay it's crazy. I've sort of gotten into those cast member ones since I haven't traded before. But you should get some...there are some pretty good deals out there from decent sellers.

Thank you! It's so much fun looking back at all those old pictures.

[Becx N Gav]

I'm loving your PTR so far :cool1:

I hope things come together with your job, must be hard not knowing whether you'll be working or not :confused3

I do hope you enjoy MVMCP, we decided to not do it this year (it'll give us an excuse to go back again another Christmas) as we heard the DVC Merry Member Mixer will be good fun, are you guys going? :santa:

Thanks for posting the Christmas pics, they're awesome As are the older ones - too cute :goodvibes I can't wait to see all the resorts, they go totally to town with the decs :cloud9:

I'm getting so excited now, looks like we may meet a few Disers too I'm trying to keep track of all the people going when we are. Also we may go to a Drink Around The World - prob turning into a crawl - LOL :drinking1

It's amazing how quick the days are going now, weeks just fly by :yay:

Can't wait to hear more about your plans, and see some more pics :woohoo:

[wdwgirl03]

I'm loving your PTR so far :cool1:

I hope things come together with your job, must be hard not knowing whether you'll be working or not :confused3

I do hope you enjoy MVMCP, we decided to not do it this year (it'll give us an excuse to go back again another Christmas) as we heard the DVC Merry Member Mixer will be good fun, are you guys going? :santa:

Thanks for posting the Christmas pics, they're awesome As are the older ones - too cute :goodvibes I can't wait to see all the resorts, they go totally to town with the decs :cloud9:

I'm getting so excited now, looks like we may meet a few Disers too I'm trying to keep track of all the people going when we are. Also we may go to a Drink Around The World - prob turning into a crawl - LOL :drinking1

It's amazing how quick the days are going now, weeks just fly by :yay:

Can't wait to hear more about your plans, and see some more pics :woohoo:

Thanks! I'm glad you decided to join in! :thumbsup2

Yeah, it is kind of annoying not knowing if I'll have an assignment from day to day. Sometimes I'll get a subbing job for a couple days and sometimes they'll call in advance but most of the time it's phone calls at 5:30 in the morning. :scared1:

I am sooooo excited for MVMCP! We had so much fun at MNSSHP and the Pirate and Princess Party. I'm sure this one will be just as great. I had not heard of the DVC thing until you mentioned it so I did a search on yahoo for it. It sounds like a great time! I'll have to say something to Dad and my sister about that. And keep my eyes peeled for the dates.

I'm glad you enjoyed the pictures. I agree, they do go all out. And I love it! :goodvibes

I am getting really excited too! I think it would be so fun to meet some DISers.

[Michelle_and_Aaron]

Yay, now you have another party to go to when you are down in WDW!
That sucks about the subbing thing being so sporadic and calling so early in the morning like that. I guess getting sick isn't really something you plan for but that is even worse because does that mean that there is no prepared plan for you when you get called in like that?
Just think, three months! Yay! Even crumby subbing jobs fade away when you think about that right??

[Figment's Friend]

Hi, there, what a fun PTR! :wave2: I have to completely agree with you; there is no place like Disney at Christmastime! :cloud9: :santa: There is just even more magic in the air, everything is gorgeous. This will be our third MVMCP this year, so you can see how much we love Disney in December -- the party is a blast! :thumbsup2

I'm also new into the Disney-pin fiasco so I guess we'll have to help each other out! :lmao: It is quite addicting and fun! Great pictures of everything so far, I'm in! popcorn::

[wdwgirl03]

Yay, now you have another party to go to when you are down in WDW!
That sucks about the subbing thing being so sporadic and calling so early in the morning like that. I guess getting sick isn't really something you plan for but that is even worse because does that mean that there is no prepared plan for you when you get called in like that?
Just think, three months! Yay! Even crumby subbing jobs fade away when you think about that right??

Yeah, the DVC thing sounds like fun! And I saw everyone gets a free gift too. :thumbsup2 It is annoying when they call so early...I like it much better when they call in advance because teachers have meetings or whatever. As for when they get sick, it's usually not a problem with the plans since they all have the entire week planned ahead of time.

Ahhh 3 months! Seems like forever but I know it'll be here so soon!

Hi, there, what a fun PTR! :wave2: I have to completely agree with you; there is no place like Disney at Christmastime! :cloud9: :santa: There is just even more magic in the air, everything is gorgeous. This will be our third MVMCP this year, so you can see how much we love Disney in December -- the party is a blast! :thumbsup2

I'm also new into the Disney-pin fiasco so I guess we'll have to help each other out! :lmao: It is quite addicting and fun! Great pictures of everything so far, I'm in! popcorn::

Hi! :welcome: to my trip report...I'm excited to have another reader. :banana: Yes, WDW does seem more magical at Christmas...don't you just love it?! That's so cool you're going to your 3rd MVMCP. It's something we've always wanted to do and I can't believe we are finally getting to go!

haha, yeah, I really have no idea how the whole trading thing works but I love collecting the pins so I feel like I need to try it. :laughing:

[Dr_Finkelstein]

Sorry, just catching up!
Feeling more positive today, but still a bit shell shocked!! I keep thinking it could've been a lot worse. At least we're booked up again!
Will have a read through tonight to catch up properly!
Di x

[wdwgirl03]

Sorry, just catching up!
Feeling more positive today, but still a bit shell shocked!! I keep thinking it could've been a lot worse. At least we're booked up again!
Will have a read through tonight to catch up properly!
Di x

I'm glad you are feeling better today...I know that I would be shocked too. Heck, when our flight got cancelled in December I was in tears almost and we were lucky enough to get on a flight that same day. But I'm so happy you are still able to go!

[wdwgirl03]

Alright, a little update on our trip, and I'm not quite sure how to take this...

We got a call this morning from the airline we are taking saying that there have been some changes to our flights. We were originally scheduled to leave Milwaukee around 9:30 in the morning and then on the return home, our flight was scheduled for 11:00 or so. Now we are going to be leaving a couple hours earlier, at 7:30. The return flight home is also a couple hours later. On the one hand, I'm happy because that means we get into Orlando earlier but on the other hand, it worries me a little. When we first booked the flights they were scheduled for one time, then the airline cancelled a bunch of flights (Orlando ones included) but the one we are on was still going. Then we got a call a few weeks later saying that the times were changed and now they're changing them again! We know that Midwest has been having a lot of problems lately and that there is a chance that we may end up not being able to go because of what's going on. I just hope that we'll be OK and they can hang on until December. Guess we'll have to see...but this is kind of unsettling. :guilty: :scratchin

[Becx N Gav]

Thanks! I'm glad you decided to join in! :thumbsup2

Yeah, it is kind of annoying not knowing if I'll have an assignment from day to day. Sometimes I'll get a subbing job for a couple days and sometimes they'll call in advance but most of the time it's phone calls at 5:30 in the morning. :scared1:

I am sooooo excited for MVMCP! We had so much fun at MNSSHP and the Pirate and Princess Party. I'm sure this one will be just as great. I had not heard of the DVC thing until you mentioned it so I did a search on yahoo for it. It sounds like a great time! I'll have to say something to Dad and my sister about that. And keep my eyes peeled for the dates.

I'm glad you enjoyed the pictures. I agree, they do go all out. And I love it! :goodvibes

I am getting really excited too! I think it would be so fun to meet some DISers.

I do hope the jobs come regularly :flower3:

The Merry Member Mixer is on Thursdays (hopefully, it was last year, just did a search and they release the dates in Nov :eek: don't they know we need to plan :confused3 ) - if so 11th and 18th whilst we're there. We're hopefully going to the 11th and if we enjoy it we'll go back on 18th (hope you can squeeze it in :confused3 ) The times were 3-5pm so should be at a similar time.

As soon as I hear anything about it I'll let you know ;)

[2xcited2sleep]

Hi there! :flower3: Your holiday pictures are just what I needed to see today. I have always wanted to see WDW decorated for the holidays and I will live and in person this December! :banana: It looks amazing.

Love the vintage picture! :goodvibes

popcorn::

[Dr_Finkelstein]

Alright, a little update on our trip, and I'm not quite sure how to take this...

We got a call this morning from the airline we are taking saying that there have been some changes to our flights. We were originally scheduled to leave Milwaukee around 9:30 in the morning and then on the return home, our flight was scheduled for 11:00 or so. Now we are going to be leaving a couple hours earlier, at 7:30. The return flight home is also a couple hours later. On the one hand, I'm happy because that means we get into Orlando earlier but on the other hand, it worries me a little. When we first booked the flights they were scheduled for one time, then the airline cancelled a bunch of flights (Orlando ones included) but the one we are on was still going. Then we got a call a few weeks later saying that the times were changed and now they're changing them again! We know that Midwest has been having a lot of problems lately and that there is a chance that we may end up not being able to go because of what's going on. I just hope that we'll be OK and they can hang on until December. Guess we'll have to see...but this is kind of unsettling. :guilty: :scratchin

I'm really keeping fingers crossed for you - I know exactly what you're worried about!
If the worst happened, how easy is it to get other flights/transport you could get?
It might be worthwhile to check out other options now.
How easy would it be to change to another (more stable) airline?
pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: for luck!
Di x

[Becx N Gav]

Hi there! :flower3: Your holiday pictures are just what I needed to see today. I have always wanted to see WDW decorated for the holidays and I will live and in person this December! :banana: It looks amazing.

Love the vintage picture! :goodvibes

popcorn::

Woo Hoo, another Decmber Diser :woohoo: We're multiplying :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

And you're going in Oct :eek: That's just greedy :rotfl: - have a wonderful time:love:

wdwgirl03; that's not good with the airlines messing you around (well more time in Orlando is good, but not the re-sheduling). Did you hear about the UK company XL? (I'm not trying to scare you but it pays to be prepared) yesterday they went into admisitration and loads of passengers were stranded in Orlando, in UK airports and in Europe :scared1: Horrible way to end your holiday:sad2:

[wdwgirl03]

I do hope the jobs come regularly :flower3:

The Merry Member Mixer is on Thursdays (hopefully, it was last year, just did a search and they release the dates in Nov :eek: don't they know we need to plan :confused3 ) - if so 11th and 18th whilst we're there. We're hopefully going to the 11th and if we enjoy it we'll go back on 18th (hope you can squeeze it in :confused3 ) The times were 3-5pm so should be at a similar time.

As soon as I hear anything about it I'll let you know ;)

Thanks...I got another call last night for a job on Monday. I have a feeling now that this is going to be the 3rd week of school I'll be getting more calls. :rotfl:

Yeah, keep me posted if you hear anything! I don't get why they don't release the dates until November. :scratchin

Hi there! :flower3: Your holiday pictures are just what I needed to see today. I have always wanted to see WDW decorated for the holidays and I will live and in person this December! :banana: It looks amazing.

Love the vintage picture! :goodvibes

popcorn::

Hi! Thanks for stopping by! I'm so glad you liked the holiday pictures. You are going to love seeing the decorations...it's even better in person!

I'm really keeping fingers crossed for you - I know exactly what you're worried about!
If the worst happened, how easy is it to get other flights/transport you could get?
It might be worthwhile to check out other options now.
How easy would it be to change to another (more stable) airline?
pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: for luck!
Di x

Thank you! Once they started with all this talk about another airline trying to take over I was thinking about trying to get another flight. I'm not sure what is available right now. Really the only reason we're taking this airline is because we had a couple of free flight vouchers. We'll have to see if there's anything else but honestly the way the airline industry is right now I don't know who to trust. :confused3

wdwgirl03; that's not good with the airlines messing you around (well more time in Orlando is good, but not the re-sheduling). Did you hear about the UK company XL? (I'm not trying to scare you but it pays to be prepared) yesterday they went into admisitration and loads of passengers were stranded in Orlando, in UK airports and in Europe :scared1: Horrible way to end your holiday:sad2:

I think I might have been reading about that company somewhere on here. That would really be a bummer. :mad: :guilty:

BTW, I see you have a High School Musical banner in your signature...I love that movie! In fact my sisters and I watched it last night. :laughing:

[tinkerbell87512]

That would make me nervous with the flights. I hope they don't change anymore for your sake. Isn't it crazy how much all the flights are changing. Ugh it's awful how much they are cutting back!

[Lady Lallie]

I can't believe I missed the start of your PTR! I am so excited to hear about the trip in December! :goodvibes

[wdwgirl03]

That would make me nervous with the flights. I hope they don't change anymore for your sake. Isn't it crazy how much all the flights are changing. Ugh it's awful how much they are cutting back!

I hope they don't change them anymore either. *crosses fingers*

I can't believe I missed the start of your PTR! I am so excited to hear about the trip in December! :goodvibes

Ohh yay, another reader! Welcome aboard. :wave2: :welcome:

I'm going to go check out your TR now! Oh, and I love your WALL-E avatar. :)

[wdwgirl03]

OK, this is a totally random post, but I went to the mall with my sister today. She's a lurker on the DIS (apparently she has an account but doesn't really post ever) and she told me she somehow found my PTR when I responded to another thread. I told her to come in and join in on the fun (this is the sister who came in May but isn't coming in December).

So Claire, if you are reading this HI!!! :wave2: :wave2: :wave2: I'm waiting for you to come out of your lurkdom. ;) I don't even know your username on here. :rotfl:

[tinkerbell87512]

Hi Claire! :wave2:

Come and join in on the fun!!! :yay: :yay: :yay:

[*DisneyDreamer]

Hi Sarah! It's me, Claire. I love your PTR. :thumbsup2

[wdwgirl03]

Hi Sarah! It's me, Claire. I love your PTR. :thumbsup2

HI!! Yay, you're going to join in! :donald:

[Figment's Friend]

Hello, Claire! :thumbsup2

[wdwgirl03]

Hello everyone! I subbed this afternoon and when I got home guess what was here? My pins!!! :banana: :banana: Woo hoo!! They are AWESOME! I think this whole trading thing is a bad idea...:rotfl:

I've got to take some pictures of them and then I'll post them.

[tinkerbell87512]

ohhh can't wait to see the pins!!!


Oh by the way- Hi Claire! :goodvibes

[Michelle_and_Aaron]

Hi Sarah! It's me, Claire. I love your PTR. :thumbsup2
Hi Claire! It is nice to meet you after hearing all about your trip this summer.
Hello everyone! I subbed this afternoon and when I got home guess what was here? My pins!!! :banana: :banana: Woo hoo!! They are AWESOME! I think this whole trading thing is a bad idea...:rotfl:
I've got to take some pictures of them and then I'll post them.
You always make me laugh! Congrats on the pins arriving. My Lizzie McGuire doll arrived today as well so I am very happy!
It is funny that you do not want to trade your pins now. Maybe you should just collect them and not actually trade.

[irky416]

I would be so nervous about those flights! I hope it all works out.

Hi Claire! :wave2:

[lmillercrew]

Yay for pins and Yay for sister joining the Dis!:banana: :banana: :banana:

[*DisneyDreamer]

Hi everyone! :wave2: Thanks for the warm welcome. :goodvibes

Sarah, I can't wait to see your pins.

[wdwgirl03]

ohhh can't wait to see the pins!!!


Oh by the way- Hi Claire! :goodvibes

I'm uploading the pictures as we speak...:)

You always make me laugh! Congrats on the pins arriving. My Lizzie McGuire doll arrived today as well so I am very happy!
It is funny that you do not want to trade your pins now. Maybe you should just collect them and not actually trade.

Thanks, I'm so excited! And yay for your Lizzie doll coming! As far as the trading goes now, I think I am probably just going to keep them. Though there is one that I already have so I'll trade that one! LOL.

I would be so nervous about those flights! I hope it all works out.

Hi Claire! :wave2:

Yes, I hope it works out too. :worried: Guess we just have to hope for some pixie dust that everything will be OK! :wizard:

Yay for pins and Yay for sister joining the Dis!:banana: :banana: :banana:

:woohoo: :woohoo:

Hi everyone! :wave2: Thanks for the warm welcome. :goodvibes

Sarah, I can't wait to see your pins.

I think you should post more often on here because :disrocks:

I'm about to post the pictures! :banana:

[wdwgirl03]

OK, as promised here are the pins that I got! They arrived safely all wrapped in bubble wrap and on a piece of craft foam.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/wfbdukegirl03/100_3046.jpg

Some close-ups. The lot had a nice variety I think.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/wfbdukegirl03/100_3043.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/wfbdukegirl03/100_3045.jpg

I also bought a couple extras...I love the parking lot ones. For some reason they just remind me even more of Disney World. :goodvibes
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/wfbdukegirl03/100_3041.jpg

So, just as I figured, I am probably not even going to end up trading any of these. :rolleyes: I don't think I can bear to give any away! Though I will trade the Mickey dollar one, but that's only because I already have it (unless one of my sisters wants it)! :laughing: I think that's the way to go with pin trading for me...just get doubles of the same pin so there's no reason to keep them. hehe :teeth:

I think I got a great deal from this seller. The grand total for 12 pins was just over $30. Just think how much 12 pins would cost at WDW. :eek:

[Figment's Friend]

What a great lot! :thumbsup2 I love the Figment pin with him wrapped around the rainbow :cloud9: (I'm a big Figment fan! :lmao: ) Until you mentioned it, I never realized those last 2 were parking lot-related pins! How clever! I always wondered what that meant :rotfl: I don't blame you for not trading them, I'm also the same way ;) The Magic Kingdom e-ticket one is so rare, never seen that.

Great update! :thumbsup2

[*DisneyDreamer]

Cool pins. :thumbsup2

[NYPDwife]

I haven't read your PTR yet (I'll do it this week at work when my boss is on vacation:lmao: ), but I had to tell you that I love your title!!

:goodvibes

[Lady Lallie]

I love the Topiary Pins! They are so cute.

[wdwgirl03]

What a great lot! :thumbsup2 I love the Figment pin with him wrapped around the rainbow :cloud9: (I'm a big Figment fan! :lmao: ) Until you mentioned it, I never realized those last 2 were parking lot-related pins! How clever! I always wondered what that meant :rotfl: I don't blame you for not trading them, I'm also the same way ;) The Magic Kingdom e-ticket one is so rare, never seen that.

Great update! :thumbsup2

I know, isn't it? I also really like the Figment one. So cool! LOL, yup, those are the parking ones. I've got a small collection of those going. :)

Cool pins. :thumbsup2

Thanks. :goodvibes BTW, nice signature. ;)

I haven't read your PTR yet (I'll do it this week at work when my boss is on vacation:lmao: ), but I had to tell you that I love your title!!

:goodvibes

Thank you! And I'm glad you stopped by.

I love the Topiary Pins! They are so cute.

Yeah, I wasn't a big fan of those when I first saw the pictures, but now that I have them they're really cool!

[wdwgirl03]

Hi again everyone! We've reached 90 days !!! :woohoo: :woohoo: I subbed again today at the middle school I went to...I had a great day actually. The kids were pretty awesome. Though I think it helped that it was a late start for them and the classes were only 35 minutes long! :laughing:

Since we're at 90 days, it's time for another flashback. Get excited. hehe

I love this picture. Remember the good old days with the original Journey Into Imagination? Man do we miss that version. :sad2: On one of our trips we got to meet Dreamfinder and Figment! :banana:

http://photos-212.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v97/193/8/20305212/n20305212_32053827_1847.jpg

And of course, we got them to sign our autograph books. :goodvibes
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/wfbdukegirl03/100_3052.jpg

Hope everyone's having a great day!

[Michelle_and_Aaron]

Oh that is an awesome pic! Isn't it great to skip down memory lane!

[xoktenox]

hey joining in a little late but better late then never! great TR so far, im really jealous that you're going in December its so perfect in Disney around Christmas time. I already asked my boyfriend if we can go back next Christmas after our trip in April and stay for a few days haha I love all the pictures from when you were little I love looking at our old ones too. Your top 10 list is really good too I'm going to have to steal that I think because there are some things on there that are definitely must do's for us too. Those pins are cool, I have been thinking about getting some but all the ones I have seen are like $6 for a cheap pin. I just feel like thats a lot to spend on a pin for my current financial situation :laughing: And trust me I can feel your pain with trying to find a job. I just graduated from Stony Brook University and have had ZERO luck finding a full time job! Good luck finding something though!

[Figment's Friend]

Glad the middle schoolers didn't give you too much trouble! ;) I loved that photo of Dreamfinder and Figment! :cloud9: I have an mp3 of the old song and listen to it sometimes, it brings back memories.

Congrats on being 90 days out!! :woohoo:

[*DisneyDreamer]

Thanks. :goodvibes BTW, nice signature. ;)

Thanks. :hug: And thanks for BOOing me. :)

I'm glad that your subbing went well today. And I love how you're posting old pictures. :goodvibes

[wdwgirl03]

Oh that is an awesome pic! Isn't it great to skip down memory lane!

Thanks! I love looking at all our old pictures. :goodvibes

hey joining in a little late but better late then never! great TR so far, im really jealous that you're going in December its so perfect in Disney around Christmas time. I already asked my boyfriend if we can go back next Christmas after our trip in April and stay for a few days haha I love all the pictures from when you were little I love looking at our old ones too. Your top 10 list is really good too I'm going to have to steal that I think because there are some things on there that are definitely must do's for us too. Those pins are cool, I have been thinking about getting some but all the ones I have seen are like $6 for a cheap pin. I just feel like thats a lot to spend on a pin for my current financial situation :laughing: And trust me I can feel your pain with trying to find a job. I just graduated from Stony Brook University and have had ZERO luck finding a full time job! Good luck finding something though!

Hi! :welcome: to my PTR! Disney World around Christmas is so awesome...hopefully you can convince your boyfriend to go next year! Ugh I hate not having a full-time job! Good luck to you too. :)

Glad the middle schoolers didn't give you too much trouble! ;) I loved that photo of Dreamfinder and Figment! :cloud9: I have an mp3 of the old song and listen to it sometimes, it brings back memories.

Congrats on being 90 days out!! :woohoo:

haha, I know, usually they seem to be a little crazier than the younger kids. That's cool you have an mp3 of the old song. I was looking on youtube and found a video of the old version of the ride. It was so awesome, I was like I remember that part! haha

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

Thanks. :hug: And thanks for BOOing me. :)

I'm glad that your subbing went well today. And I love how you're posting old pictures. :goodvibes

You're welcome. :teeth:

Our old pictures are so funny. We've got some good ones (like when a certain someone would be pouting :rotfl: ). :goodvibes

[kathleen27]

Your pins are great!!! :goodvibes
Funny how hard it is to think of trading them! :lmao:
I think I am getting too into the pin collecting. ;)

Love the all pictures!

Congrats on 90 Days!!! :cool1:

Welcome Claire!

[Becx N Gav]

Yeah, keep me posted if you hear anything! I don't get why they don't release the dates until November. :scratchin

BTW, I see you have a High School Musical banner in your signature...I love that movie! In fact my sisters and I watched it last night. :laughing:

I read a thread the other day and the MMM are definately on Thursdays this year :woohoo: - they weren't sure about Christmas day.

And yeah - love HSM, I have the Wii sing along game :goodvibes not that I can sing :rotfl:
I can't wait for the third movie though, we're gonna book tickets to see it in on the 24th Oct (there are previews on the 22nd and 23rd, but I've got work :mad: ), they have screenings as late as 10pm :scared1: so there must be a few adults (other than me) who like it :yay:
I wish I was younger and could do the dances with my friends :dance3:
'Together, together, together everyone!'

I love your pins, they're excellent and definately keepers ;) hope you find some more tradable ones!

[Becx N Gav]

Oh yeah, hi Claire :wave2:

Good to see everyone is getting in on the Dis fun :lmao: - you should be warned tho ........ it's addictive ;)

[wdwgirl03]

Your pins are great!!! :goodvibes
Funny how hard it is to think of trading them! :lmao:
I think I am getting too into the pin collecting. ;)

Love the all pictures!

Congrats on 90 Days!!! :cool1:

Welcome Claire!

Thanks! Yeah, I really don't know what I was thinking about trading them. I am too greedy for that. LOL. I am way too into the collecting too. :laughing:

Glad you like the pics. :)

I read a thread the other day and the MMM are definately on Thursdays this year :woohoo: - they weren't sure about Christmas day.

And yeah - love HSM, I have the Wii sing along game :goodvibes not that I can sing :rotfl:
I can't wait for the third movie though, we're gonna book tickets to see it in on the 24th Oct (there are previews on the 22nd and 23rd, but I've got work :mad: ), they have screenings as late as 10pm :scared1: so there must be a few adults (other than me) who like it :yay:
I wish I was younger and could do the dances with my friends :dance3:
'Together, together, together everyone!'

I love your pins, they're excellent and definately keepers ;) hope you find some more tradable ones!

Ohhh cool! I'll definitely have to keep that in mind, though if they're Thursdays we are going to MVMCP on the Thursday when we're there. So if we did end up going to the DVC thing it'd only be for a little bit. We'll see!

I can't wait for the 3rd movie either...I have already downloaded 2 songs from the new soundtrack on iTunes. I guess every other week or so they're going to put a new one up leading up to the official release of the soundtrack. And my sister saw in the paper the other day that they are already selling tickets for the movie! :eek: :eek: Oh yes, and the dances are awesome. :thumbsup2 :laughing:

[wdwgirl03]

OK so I have officially (well...not really officially) decided that I will be going to Disney World for my next birthday. I saw on here the theme for 2009 after the YOAMD is over. It says you can get FREE THEME PARK ADMISSION ON YOUR BIRTHDAY!!!!!! This could work well seeing as my birthday is March 12, Dad's is March 14, and Emma's is March 15. :rotfl: It'll save us each a day on our park tickets. :)

Here's the link if you're interested...
http://www.wdwinfo.com/Disney2009Celebration.htm#birthday

89 days! (sorry, I felt I had to say something trip-related after that!) :banana:

[Michelle_and_Aaron]

OK so I have officially (well...not really officially) decided that I will be going to Disney World for my next birthday. I saw on here the theme for 2009 after the YOAMD is over. It says you can get FREE THEME PARK ADMISSION ON YOUR BIRTHDAY!!!!!! This could work well seeing as my birthday is March 12, Dad's is March 14, and Emma's is March 15. :rotfl: It'll save us each a day on our park tickets. :)

Here's the link if you're interested...
http://www.wdwinfo.com/Disney2009Celebration.htm#birthday

89 days! (sorry, I felt I had to say something trip-related after that!) :banana:
Wow that sounds awesome about the birthday present from Disney. Perhaps we will go in May afterall.... if only for a day! Then in June as well! :rotfl:
I think it sounds good let's see if I can sell Aaron on the Birthday FastPass thing!
Congrats on 89 days!

[swimchick1984]

Hey we are gong to be in the world at the same time. Thats so exciting :)

I started a pre trip report to I am so excited.!!!!!!!!!!

[wdwgirl03]

Wow that sounds awesome about the birthday present from Disney. Perhaps we will go in May afterall.... if only for a day! Then in June as well! :rotfl:
I think it sounds good let's see if I can sell Aaron on the Birthday FastPass thing!
Congrats on 89 days!

I know, doesn't it?! Though I totally misread it, I thought you got free admission, the birthday fun card AND birthday fastpass. I should have known better that Disney wouldn't give you all those things. :rolleyes: It's still pretty awesome though. I'd love to go to WDW for my birthday sometime.

Hey we are gong to be in the world at the same time. Thats so exciting :)

I started a pre trip report to I am so excited.!!!!!!!!!!

Hey! That's awesome we'll be there at the same time. And I just posted on your PTR. :)

[Figment's Friend]

OK so I have officially (well...not really officially) decided that I will be going to Disney World for my next birthday. I saw on here the theme for 2009 after the YOAMD is over. It says you can get FREE THEME PARK ADMISSION ON YOUR BIRTHDAY!!!!!! This could work well seeing as my birthday is March 12, Dad's is March 14, and Emma's is March 15. :rotfl: It'll save us each a day on our park tickets. :)

Here's the link if you're interested...
http://www.wdwinfo.com/Disney2009Celebration.htm#birthday

89 days! (sorry, I felt I had to say something trip-related after that!) :banana:

Sounds like a great deal to me! :woohoo: How lucky your family's birthday's are so close together, that works out perfect for a 2009 trip! :thumbsup2

[*DisneyDreamer]

Welcome Claire!

Oh yeah, hi Claire :wave2:
Hey! :wave: Thanks for the welcome.

That thing about the free park admission on your birthday is soo cool! :cool1:

[2xcited2sleep]

LOVE the flashback pictures!! I'm dating myself but many of mine are on disc film and I need to find somewhere that will transfer those to digital images. I will google that as soon as I'm done here!

I can't say I'm into pin trading but you tempt me... they are all cute but some of them are especially so!

[nts4wdw]

OK, as promised here are the pins that I got! They arrived safely all wrapped in bubble wrap and on a piece of craft foam.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/wfbdukegirl03/100_3046.jpg

Some close-ups. The lot had a nice variety I think.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/wfbdukegirl03/100_3043.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/wfbdukegirl03/100_3045.jpg

I also bought a couple extras...I love the parking lot ones. For some reason they just remind me even more of Disney World. :goodvibes
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/wfbdukegirl03/100_3041.jpg

So, just as I figured, I am probably not even going to end up trading any of these. :rolleyes: I don't think I can bear to give any away! Though I will trade the Mickey dollar one, but that's only because I already have it (unless one of my sisters wants it)! :laughing: I think that's the way to go with pin trading for me...just get doubles of the same pin so there's no reason to keep them. hehe :teeth:

I think I got a great deal from this seller. The grand total for 12 pins was just over $30. Just think how much 12 pins would cost at WDW. :eek:
They look great! I want the monorail one!!!!!

[tinkerbell87512]

Yay for being UNDER 90 days now!!!! Your trip will be here before you know it! Love the picture of you and your sisters. I don't think I ever rode that version of the ride with dream finder.

Ohhh by the way I love your pins! I don't think I could ever trade any either. Those are so cute! That's the problem I have I always get such cute pins and never want to trade them. :lmao:

Hope you have a great weekend!

[wdwgirl03]

That thing about the free park admission on your birthday is soo cool! :cool1:

I know!!!! :banana: :banana:

LOVE the flashback pictures!! I'm dating myself but many of mine are on disc film and I need to find somewhere that will transfer those to digital images. I will google that as soon as I'm done here!

I can't say I'm into pin trading but you tempt me... they are all cute but some of them are especially so!

Thanks!

haha, you should try it. ;) They are all super cute though.

They look great! I want the monorail one!!!!!

Thanks!

Yay for being UNDER 90 days now!!!! Your trip will be here before you know it! Love the picture of you and your sisters. I don't think I ever rode that version of the ride with dream finder.

Ohhh by the way I love your pins! I don't think I could ever trade any either. Those are so cute! That's the problem I have I always get such cute pins and never want to trade them. :lmao:

Hope you have a great weekend!

Ohhhh the version with Dreamfinder was so much better. And the Imageworks was cooler too. So sad they had to change it. But atleast they brought Figment back!

Thank you! I tend to have that problem too...whenever I buy pins at WDW I tend to go for the "cute" ones and could never get rid of them!

[wdwgirl03]

I think I may be in the minority, but I love this new "Celebrations" theme for 2009. I saw on here that they are having a "What Will You Celebrate?" tour starting this week that's going to a bunch of different cities and they are coming to Milwaukee on October 1st! :banana: The only thing is I then went to the official Disney site to see if they had more information and they don't. So I have no idea where it will be or what time. :confused3 But it might be interesting to go. Gotta get a little bit of Disney magic, you know. ;) :teeth:

Oh yes, and there was a preview of the TV commercial as well and let me say it is soooo adorable. You can find it here (http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/disneyparks/en_US/WhatWillYouCelebrate/index?name=CelebrationVideoPage#DPCelebration1Vide oItem) So sweet! :goodvibes

Here's the official site for the tour! Man, I love the theme song and the logo. AHH I need a reason to celebrate in 2009...:teeth:
http://www.disneyparkscelebrations.com/default.aspx

[mickeysgirl17]

I just found this thread and I'm completely hooked! I love your PTR so far. The pins are so cute and by the way, I'll be there in December too the week before you.

I can't wait either and Christmas at WDW is Amazing. We were there Dec. 2006 and I knew I had to go back again the same time of year.

Can't wait for more.

[njdisneyfreak]

OK, as promised here are the pins that I got! They arrived safely all wrapped in bubble wrap and on a piece of craft foam.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/wfbdukegirl03/100_3046.jpg

Some close-ups. The lot had a nice variety I think.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/wfbdukegirl03/100_3043.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/wfbdukegirl03/100_3045.jpg

I also bought a couple extras...I love the parking lot ones. For some reason they just remind me even more of Disney World. :goodvibes
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/wfbdukegirl03/100_3041.jpg

So, just as I figured, I am probably not even going to end up trading any of these. :rolleyes: I don't think I can bear to give any away! Though I will trade the Mickey dollar one, but that's only because I already have it (unless one of my sisters wants it)! :laughing: I think that's the way to go with pin trading for me...just get doubles of the same pin so there's no reason to keep them. hehe :teeth:

I think I got a great deal from this seller. The grand total for 12 pins was just over $30. Just think how much 12 pins would cost at WDW. :eek:

Your pins are great! I really got into pin buying on our last trip, though I can't bring myself to trade. I just love them too much. You got a great deal!

Hi again everyone! We've reached 90 days !!! I subbed again today at the middle school I went to...I had a great day actually. The kids were pretty awesome. Though I think it helped that it was a late start for them and the classes were only 35 minutes long! :laughing:

Since we're at 90 days, it's time for another flashback. Get excited. hehe

I love this picture. Remember the good old days with the original Journey Into Imagination? Man do we miss that version. :sad2: On one of our trips we got to meet Dreamfinder and Figment! :banana:

http://photos-212.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v97/193/8/20305212/n20305212_32053827_1847.jpg

And of course, we got them to sign our autograph books. :goodvibes
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/wfbdukegirl03/100_3052.jpg

Hope everyone's having a great day!

I love Figment, and I absolutely used to love the original ride. I still go on the new one a number of times, on each trip, but nothing beats the original. I can still remember making my family wait to leave Epcot one night so I could buy a huge stuffed Figment that I had saved all of my allowance for! :laughing: I still have him. He actually sits on my dresser in our bedroom! It's unfortunate that they don't promote him more. Kids and imagination are such a big part of WDW that you would think they would market Figment better.

Isn't it cool to be so close to leaving? I'm glad that subbing is working out well for you. I can't wait to find out when you get a permanent somewhere.

OK so I have officially (well...not really officially) decided that I will be going to Disney World for my next birthday. I saw on here the theme for 2009 after the YOAMD is over. It says you can get FREE THEME PARK ADMISSION ON YOUR BIRTHDAY!!!!!! This could work well seeing as my birthday is March 12, Dad's is March 14, and Emma's is March 15. :rotfl: It'll save us each a day on our park tickets. :)

Here's the link if you're interested...
http://www.wdwinfo.com/Disney2009Celebration.htm#birthday

89 days! (sorry, I felt I had to say something trip-related after that!) :banana:

How cool that you are going back! Thanks for the links. I just checked them out.

I think I may be in the minority, but I love this new "Celebrations" theme for 2009. I saw on here that they are having a "What Will You Celebrate?" tour starting this week that's going to a bunch of different cities and they are coming to Milwaukee on October 1st! :banana: The only thing is I then went to the official Disney site to see if they had more information and they don't. So I have no idea where it will be or what time. :confused3 But it might be interesting to go. Gotta get a little bit of Disney magic, you know. ;) :teeth:

Oh yes, and there was a preview of the TV commercial as well and let me say it is soooo adorable. You can find it here (http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/disneyparks/en_US/WhatWillYouCelebrate/index?name=CelebrationVideoPage#DPCelebration1Vide oItem) So sweet! :goodvibes

Here's the official site for the tour! Man, I love the theme song and the logo. AHH I need a reason to celebrate in 2009...:teeth:
http://www.disneyparkscelebrations.com/default.aspx

I agree about the commerical and the song. Now, how do I convince my DH to return?

[wdwgirl03]

I just found this thread and I'm completely hooked! I love your PTR so far. The pins are so cute and by the way, I'll be there in December too the week before you.

I can't wait either and Christmas at WDW is Amazing. We were there Dec. 2006 and I knew I had to go back again the same time of year.

Can't wait for more.

Hi! Thanks for stopping in and I'm glad you are enjoying my PTR! I am enjoying your PTR too. :) December has to be one of the best times to visit Disney. :goodvibes

Your pins are great! I really got into pin buying on our last trip, though I can't bring myself to trade. I just love them too much. You got a great deal!

I love Figment, and I absolutely used to love the original ride. I still go on the new one a number of times, on each trip, but nothing beats the original. I can still remember making my family wait to leave Epcot one night so I could buy a huge stuffed Figment that I had saved all of my allowance for! :laughing: I still have him. He actually sits on my dresser in our bedroom! It's unfortunate that they don't promote him more. Kids and imagination are such a big part of WDW that you would think they would market Figment better.

Isn't it cool to be so close to leaving? I'm glad that subbing is working out well for you. I can't wait to find out when you get a permanent somewhere.

How cool that you are going back! Thanks for the links. I just checked them out.

I agree about the commerical and the song. Now, how do I convince my DH to return?

Thanks! I think I am going to stick to just buying the pins though because I don't think I could possibly trade any of the ones I got. :rotfl:

I definitely agree...the original is by far the best version. That is too funny about the big Figment you got.

It is exciting that we're going to be there so soon even though sometimes it feels like it'll never get here! I called my sister yesterday and something brought up WDW so we started talking about things we want to do and also stories from our past trips. :goodvibes

Well...unfortunately after this trip I don't think we'll be going for our birthdays, but it was fun to think about. LOL. But another trip some time next year MUST happen. I'm thinking a trip to Disneyland since Claire has never been there before and it's been a couple years since we were last there...haha You're welcome for the links. :teeth:

I cannot wait to see that commercial on TV...it's supposedly going to start airing this week!

[nts4wdw]

I think I may be in the minority, but I love this new "Celebrations" theme for 2009. I saw on here that they are having a "What Will You Celebrate?" tour starting this week that's going to a bunch of different cities and they are coming to Milwaukee on October 1st! :banana: The only thing is I then went to the official Disney site to see if they had more information and they don't. So I have no idea where it will be or what time. :confused3 But it might be interesting to go. Gotta get a little bit of Disney magic, you know. ;) :teeth:

Oh yes, and there was a preview of the TV commercial as well and let me say it is soooo adorable. You can find it here (http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/disneyparks/en_US/WhatWillYouCelebrate/index?name=CelebrationVideoPage#DPCelebration1Vide oItem) So sweet! :goodvibes

Here's the official site for the tour! Man, I love the theme song and the logo. AHH I need a reason to celebrate in 2009...:teeth:
http://www.disneyparkscelebrations.com/default.aspx

We are excited! Seriously, we are trying to figure out how to go four times next year!!!

[wdwgirl03]

We are excited! Seriously, we are trying to figure out how to go four times next year!!!

Whoa, that would be so awesome! :thumbsup2

[2xcited2sleep]

This will be the first time I've ever "complained" about having a b-day in late July. Holy hot and humid!! Not sure I can take it. But I may have to try!!

[wdwgirl03]

Well we're down to 86 days until our trip, woo hoo!! :cool1: :cool1: And to help pass the time we're going to go to some events that they're having in the Milwaukee area.

Here's what we have planned so far:

1.) The Disney "What Will You Celebrate?" Tour...October 1
This isn't officially planned but like I said, I think it would be so much fun to go to this. Now I just need for them to announce more details to see if it's possible to go.

2.) Marquette Madness...October 25
The official kickoff of basketball season! We're pretty big sports fans in our family and we have season tickets for MU. I'm going to miss being in the student section though. :sad2:

3.) Tour of Gymnastics Superstars...November 13
Man I am so excited for this! Many of the gymnasts who were in the Olympics are supposed to be there along with a few others. We went to a show like this after the 1996 Olympics (when the women won the gold in Atlanta!) and it was a lot of fun. Can't wait!

4.) Radio City Christmas Spectacular...November 15
It's a little early for a Christmas show, but Mom and Dad went to one a few years ago and they said it was really good. So this year we're all going to go.

So between all of these events and subbing, hopefully the time is going to fly! :dance3:

[wdwgirl03]

This will be the first time I've ever "complained" about having a b-day in late July. Holy hot and humid!! Not sure I can take it. But I may have to try!!

Oh yeah, I don't know if I could do Disney in the summer. But hey, being in Disney on your birthday, not much can beat that! ;)

[Figment's Friend]

Nice that you've got a list of fun things to do before the 'best thing to do'! :thumbsup2 I'm sure that What Are You Celebrating event will be interesting to see, hey, a little magic goes a long way!! If you do end up going, you'll have to write all about it here! They're not coming to my city.

[Becx N Gav]

You guys get all the good stuff :mad:

I do love the new promotion though :cloud9: and I'm so glad you don't have to get the free ticket as we'll have AP's.

And we've just found out we'll be going (on both our birthdays :lovestruc ) next year with our two friends :banana: They went to NY for a week or so and them coming next year depended upon if Charlotte was ok flying that far, as she doesn't like flying - I'm so excited :dance3:

[wdwgirl03]

Nice that you've got a list of fun things to do before the 'best thing to do'! :thumbsup2 I'm sure that What Are You Celebrating event will be interesting to see, hey, a little magic goes a long way!! If you do end up going, you'll have to write all about it here! They're not coming to my city.

Yeah, there's a lot of cool stuff coming up. I'll definitely give an update if I end up going to the "What Will You Celebrate" thing.

You guys get all the good stuff :mad:

I do love the new promotion though :cloud9: and I'm so glad you don't have to get the free ticket as we'll have AP's.

And we've just found out we'll be going (on both our birthdays :lovestruc ) next year with our two friends :banana: They went to NY for a week or so and them coming next year depended upon if Charlotte was ok flying that far, as she doesn't like flying - I'm so excited :dance3:

Yeah, it's cool how they have a couple other things to choose from. That is so cool you are going back! WOO HOO! :banana:

[wdwgirl03]

I was talking to Emma the other day and I mentioned something about how I would like to go to another new restaurant on this trip. I particularly want to try the Whispering Canyon Cafe...it seems like a blast there! :cool1: :lmao: Emma also thinks it would be fun, so we may try to make an ADR for there (either for lunch or dinner...probably whatever we can get!), though I'm not really sure if anything will be available. No harm in trying though. So stay tuned! popcorn::

[Michelle_and_Aaron]

Hee hee, I made you want to go to WCC! You will have to let me know if it is really as fun as it seems! Though I think Aaron's head would explode if I changed my mind AGAIN about where I want to eat.:rotfl2:

[irky416]

I love your pins! I'd have a hard time picking which ones I'd want to keep.

How lucky that all your birthdays are so close! Hopefully it will work out so you can go again!

[Figment's Friend]

Good luck getting the Whispering Canyon Cafe ADR! You just might luck out :goodvibes We've always wanted to dine there, but haven't yet. It looks like such fun.

[Dr_Finkelstein]

Hi,
Can't believe I'm so far behind:scared1: I was sure I'd posted before now!?! Anyway, all caught up now! Love all the pins, I think that's why I've never started with pin trading, as I would never trade any of them!

:pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: for the ADR at WCC! Keep trying, we managed to get booked in again for dinner in November when we had to cancel all our original ADRs for just now, so I should think you'll be OK. It sounds fab, earthfairies recommended the platter/skillet, and i saw a photo of the cactus margarhitas! I'm havin myself one of them!

Goodluck with going for your birthday next year - what's a little bankrupty between friends? :rotfl:

I also can't wait for HSM3 to come out - I'm more excited than the kids! LOVE LOVE LOVE those films! We're also booked to see HSM and HSM2 on ice in December! 'Soarin...flying!'
Di x

[Becx N Gav]

Good luck with WCC ADR's :wizard: It's so much fun there :cool1:

Glad to see another HSM fan :thumbsup2
Dr_Finkelstein do you mind me asking (roughly) how old you are? I'm just interested in the fan base, I feel a bit old myself (28 next month) but it's good to know there are other grown ups that love HSM :lovestruc
On the Disney Channel over here they've started to show the interviews with Vanessa and Zack more to come.
When is the movie out there? Your DC seems so much better (apart from the commercials - we don't have any here (just for other DC shows)) we were watching some New Years videos on You Tube, I'd love one day to be in the States for New Years but only to watch the DC :rotfl:

[wdwgirl03]

Hee hee, I made you want to go to WCC! You will have to let me know if it is really as fun as it seems! Though I think Aaron's head would explode if I changed my mind AGAIN about where I want to eat.:rotfl2:

Yep, it was all you. ;)

I love your pins! I'd have a hard time picking which ones I'd want to keep.

How lucky that all your birthdays are so close! Hopefully it will work out so you can go again!

Thanks. Yeah, I couldn't decide which ones to keep so that's why I've decided to just keep 'em all. LOL.

Yeah, it's crazy that all our birthdays are in a week! I don't think we'll be going in March...I guess there's talk of maybe going to New York around then (and my sisters and I have never been there!). But we'll see.

Good luck getting the Whispering Canyon Cafe ADR! You just might luck out :goodvibes We've always wanted to dine there, but haven't yet. It looks like such fun.

Thanks!

Hi,
Can't believe I'm so far behind:scared1: I was sure I'd posted before now!?! Anyway, all caught up now! Love all the pins, I think that's why I've never started with pin trading, as I would never trade any of them!

:pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: for the ADR at WCC! Keep trying, we managed to get booked in again for dinner in November when we had to cancel all our original ADRs for just now, so I should think you'll be OK. It sounds fab, earthfairies recommended the platter/skillet, and i saw a photo of the cactus margarhitas! I'm havin myself one of them!

Goodluck with going for your birthday next year - what's a little bankrupty between friends? :rotfl:

I also can't wait for HSM3 to come out - I'm more excited than the kids! LOVE LOVE LOVE those films! We're also booked to see HSM and HSM2 on ice in December! 'Soarin...flying!'
Di x

I hope we can get an ADR at WCC. That is a good sign if you were able to get one for November.

Oh, Emma and I (and Claire if she wants to!) are planning on seeing it when it comes out. Even if that means being the oldest people in the theater. :rotfl: But you know, I don't really even care. :p

Good luck with WCC ADR's :wizard: It's so much fun there :cool1:

Thanks! I think it would be a riot there. :laughing:

[tinkerbell87512]

I'm loving that "what will you celebrate" theme. Thanks for the link to the commercial. I love the music too! Crossing my fingers that I will get to go for my b-day.


Looks like you have a lot of great stuff to look forward to! I want to go to the Disney tour in Boston but I'm working that day! :( If you go you will def have to post about it! Thats awesome you are going to the gymnastics tour too. That's something I would love to see too! :goodvibes

[lauren_elizabeth]

Heeeey! I'm jumping on board with your trippie, too! :banana:

Christmas at Disney is going to be absolutely MAGICAL! :santa:

[wdwgirl03]

I'm loving that "what will you celebrate" theme. Thanks for the link to the commercial. I love the music too! Crossing my fingers that I will get to go for my b-day.


Looks like you have a lot of great stuff to look forward to! I want to go to the Disney tour in Boston but I'm working that day! :( If you go you will def have to post about it! Thats awesome you are going to the gymnastics tour too. That's something I would love to see too! :goodvibes

You're welcome. :) I really really want that song! LOL.

Yeah, I'm excited. After seeing some pictures of the tour I'm not sure I'll bother going, but it is just downtown so it's not like it would be a big waste of time trying to get there.

Heeeey! I'm jumping on board with your trippie, too! :banana:

Christmas at Disney is going to be absolutely MAGICAL! :santa:

Woo hoo, another reader! Glad you decided to join. :)

Ohhh I know, I can't wait! :banana: :banana:

[wdwgirl03]

Hi everyone! :wave2: TGIF! It's been a busy week. I subbed every day for the same teacher (actually...since last Friday and will be going again atleast Monday and Tuesday next week! :eek: ) which has been really nice. She's an educational assistant so she goes around and helps out in a bunch of different classes. It was cool getting to know a bunch of the students though I think some of the other teachers are starting to get annoyed that she hasn't been there (atleast it seems like it to me). :confused3 The only bad thing is that now I feel like I'm coming down with a cold. :sad2: But I really like the school and the teachers I've met seem cool. :thumbsup2

Back to the trip:
-We still haven't called about ADRs for the Whispering Canyon Cafe. Gotta get on that...

-With all the subbing I did this week I kind of lost track of how many days we've got to go...but it's 81! That means tomorrow it's time for another stroll down memory lane. Woo hoo! :goodvibes Stay tuned...

Enjoy your weekend!

[tinkerbell87512]

Ya for 81 days and the subbing job!!! I hope your not getting sick. I've been sick for the past 2 days and it's awful. Everyone that I work with has been out with an awful virus too. Not fun! Drink lots of OJ and think positive thoughts. :goodvibes

Have a great weekend!

[tinkerbell87512]

You're welcome. :) I really really want that song! LOL.

Yeah, I'm excited. After seeing some pictures of the tour I'm not sure I'll bother going, but it is just downtown so it's not like it would be a big waste of time trying to get there.

Yea I saw some of the pictures and it seems really simple. But I would still love to go! I want to get one of those balloons :lmao:

[wdwgirl03]

Yea I saw some of the pictures and it seems really simple. But I would still love to go! I want to get one of those balloons :lmao:

hahahaha yeah, I really want a balloon too. That will be my sole reason for going!

I guess I should expect getting sick being around so many kids. LOL. I am hoping that once the weekend's over I'll feel better. *fingers crossed*

[lauren_elizabeth]

Aww, I'm sorry to hear that you're coming down with a cold. Hopefully it's all gone by the time you have to go back to work!

Whispering Canyon Cafe is so much fun! We went there for the 1st night back on our trip in 2006 and LOVED it! :love:

[Michelle_and_Aaron]

Sorry you are feeling under the weather... it is nice that you worked a solid week though. That means more money for WDW!!:banana: :banana: :banana:
Don't forget to call for WCC soon. I need you to screen it for me and make sure we will enjoy it. :rotfl:
Seriously though I know you and your dd and ds will have a blast there and I can't wait to hear of your adventures!

[lmillercrew]

Hope you get better quick. Snotty kids will do it to you every time!:lmao:

[Dr_Finkelstein]

Hi Becx N Gav

Glad to see another HSM fan
Dr_Finkelstein do you mind me asking (roughly) how old you are? I'm just interested in the fan base, I feel a bit old myself (28 next month) but it's good to know there are other grown ups that love HSM

I'm, 36, nearly 37! :eek:
You have to understand though, I was brainwashed into liking these films - I've been forced to watch them repeatedly on Sky + and to listen to the CDs whenever I take the kids anywhere in the car.
However, I did watch Camp Rock yesterday, and, have to say, good as it was, I'm not feeling the love.....
Di x

[wdwgirl03]

Aww, I'm sorry to hear that you're coming down with a cold. Hopefully it's all gone by the time you have to go back to work!

Whispering Canyon Cafe is so much fun! We went there for the 1st night back on our trip in 2006 and LOVED it! :love:

Thanks. I went to bed really early last night and I have to say that I do feel a bit better already. :)

Ohh, that's so cool. Is it really cheesy there? Not that I mind...What types of stuff did they have to eat?

Sorry you are feeling under the weather... it is nice that you worked a solid week though. That means more money for WDW!!:banana: :banana: :banana:
Don't forget to call for WCC soon. I need you to screen it for me and make sure we will enjoy it. :rotfl:
Seriously though I know you and your dd and ds will have a blast there and I can't wait to hear of your adventures!

Yup, more money=:cool1: . I've actually started a little Disney fund because I have so much change lying around that I'll plan on cashing before we go. I may have to add a little to that...

I'll let you know when (and if) we get anything for WCC. ;) But you are right, we're going to have a great time. I can't wait any longer!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

Hope you get better quick. Snotty kids will do it to you every time!:lmao:

haha, don't I know it! :rotfl:

However, I did watch Camp Rock yesterday, and, have to say, good as it was, I'm not feeling the love.....
Di x

I have to agree with this about Camp Rock. I definitely prefer HSM. Though I do like a couple of the songs, mainly the one Jonas Brothers song. :laughing: :laughing: :rolleyes:

[wdwgirl03]

Good morning everyone!

The countdown reaches 80 days today, woo hoo! That means it's time for another old picture. I thought that in honor of the new celebration being announced, I'd share a picture from a previous celebration...Disney World's 25th anniversary! We went over our spring break in 1997 and got to see the lovely castle cake. I remember thinking it was so cool at the time and then when we went back in 1999 I was kind of mad that it was back to its original glory. Though I have no idea why! :confused3 :rotfl: I remember the parade and the theme song for it..."Remember the Magic." :goodvibes

http://photos-h.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v65/193/8/20305212/n20305212_31587455_6515.jpg

Did anybody else go during the 25th anniversary celebration?

[mickeysgirl17]

80 days!!!! Yayyyyyyyy!

[mkluvsmickey]

Hey Sarah! All caught up here - I'm glad to get in on your report this time before you actually go!

Love all the "old" pictures you've been posting. I visited WDW during the
25th annivesary celebration - I had a t-shirt for the longest time with that awful castle cake on it! I think I liked it at the time though! :laughing:

Looking forward to more. :)

[Dr_Finkelstein]

80 days!!!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:
Hope you're feeling better now, I had a bad dose of the cold beginning of the week, it really brings you down :sick:
When I have bad cold I lose my appetite, and I hate when that happens! :headache:
Love the photo of the castle as a cake - completely mental, but fab! :wizard:

Di x

[lmillercrew]

I would've loved to have seen the cake as a castle. I'm not sure how long I would've liked it though. I can't imagine making that transformation from regular to pink cake. :cake:

[lauren_elizabeth]

Thanks. I went to bed really early last night and I have to say that I do feel a bit better already. :)

Ohh, that's so cool. Is it really cheesy there? Not that I mind...What types of stuff did they have to eat?

I'm glad you're feeling better!

Whispering Canyon is just a whole bunch of fun! If your server is really into it, it makes it that much better. I would say the food is like BBQ... Meats, mashed potatoes, corn, etc etc. They have your average chicken tenders & stuff like that also. Yall will have alot of fun!

[wdwgirl03]

80 days!!!! Yayyyyyyyy!

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

Hey Sarah! All caught up here - I'm glad to get in on your report this time before you actually go!

Love all the "old" pictures you've been posting. I visited WDW during the
25th annivesary celebration - I had a t-shirt for the longest time with that awful castle cake on it! I think I liked it at the time though! :laughing:

Looking forward to more. :)

Hi! Glad you decided to join in on my PTR. :)

That castle cake was something else. :rotfl: I hope they don't ever do anything like that again. :scared:

80 days!!!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:
Hope you're feeling better now, I had a bad dose of the cold beginning of the week, it really brings you down :sick:
When I have bad cold I lose my appetite, and I hate when that happens! :headache:
Love the photo of the castle as a cake - completely mental, but fab! :wizard:

Di x

I am feeling a lot better. I'm sorry you haven't been feeling well either. :guilty: I'll sometimes lose my appetite when I'm sick too but fortunately that didn't happen now. It was nice to have the weekend to rest. :)

I would've loved to have seen the cake as a castle. I'm not sure how long I would've liked it though. I can't imagine making that transformation from regular to pink cake. :cake:

Yeah, it was quite a sight. It would have been interesting to see it during the in-between stages when it's half-pink, half-normal. :laughing:

I'm glad you're feeling better!

Whispering Canyon is just a whole bunch of fun! If your server is really into it, it makes it that much better. I would say the food is like BBQ... Meats, mashed potatoes, corn, etc etc. They have your average chicken tenders & stuff like that also. Yall will have alot of fun!

Me too. :thumbsup2

Ohhh sounds good. I really hope we are able to get something during our trip. Otherwise I guess it'll just be something on my (long) list of things I'd like to do some day.

[wdwgirl03]

Hello again everyone! :wave2:

So this is not directly trip-related, but I went to the mall today with Mom and Emma and the Christmas store was open! :eek: :eek: Of course I had to take a peek in there (I loooooove Christmas decorations) and look what I picked up:

http://www.department56.com/content/Product_Images/795978L.jpg

I know it's not Disney but isn't it cute?! :goodvibes It's kind of crazy that the Christmas store is already open, but I guess that means December is right around the corner. :yay: :yay: :yay: I can't believe it's going to be October this week!

79 days!

[Becx N Gav]

Hi Becx N Gav



I'm, 36, nearly 37! :eek:
You have to understand though, I was brainwashed into liking these films - I've been forced to watch them repeatedly on Sky + and to listen to the CDs whenever I take the kids anywhere in the car.
However, I did watch Camp Rock yesterday, and, have to say, good as it was, I'm not feeling the love.....
Di x

Yeah of course ...... you've been brainwashed ;) Although I think DH would use that as his defense :rotfl: and I'm quite happy to brainwash him :thumbsup2

I agree about Camp Rock, it just doesn't have the same appeal. Did like a couple of songs but it just wasn't musical enough (or half as funny :lmao: Ryan and Sharpay are just the best :worship: ) I'm really looking forward to seeing HSM3, my credit card has been charged and we have 2 tix booked for the 8pm show on the 24th :woohoo: The song they've previewed on DC - with Ryan and Sharpay in pink - looks so cool :yay:

Good morning everyone!

The countdown reaches 80 days today, woo hoo! That means it's time for another old picture. I thought that in honor of the new celebration being announced, I'd share a picture from a previous celebration...Disney World's 25th anniversary! We went over our spring break in 1997 and got to see the lovely castle cake. I remember thinking it was so cool at the time and then when we went back in 1999 I was kind of mad that it was back to its original glory. Though I have no idea why! :confused3 :rotfl: I remember the parade and the theme song for it..."Remember the Magic." :goodvibes

http://photos-h.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v65/193/8/20305212/n20305212_31587455_6515.jpg

Did anybody else go during the 25th anniversary celebration?

I would have loved to see the castle as a cake, looks good enough to eat :rotfl: Congrats on 79 days, they're going so much faster now than at first :woohoo:

I'm so glad you got a good job, hope you have recovered and don't catch anything else :hug: I was sick (flu like symptoms) for about 2 weeks, these things can be hard to shake :sick:

[BigDogHU75]

Just finished reading your first PTR & TR from May & decided to jump onboard your 2nd PTR. I am enjoying it. The pictures of you and your sisters when you were younger are so adorable.

I cannot wait until my countdown to my trip to Disney reaches the double digits!

[Figment's Friend]

Cute snowmen! I love Christmas decorations, too! :goodvibes The Ye Old Christmas Shoppe at Magic Kingdom is close to impossible to resist!

[tinkerbell87512]

The Christmas store was open?!?! :scared1: It just seems so early. I thought it was bad when I went to Target yesterday and behind the Halloween section they had a mini selection of Christmas stuff out. Love your little snowmen though! 78 more days now!!! :banana: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[mickeysgirl17]

That is cute. I love snowmans! Can't wait for xmas.

[irky416]

Every time I see the pink castle I think of the postcard my 9th grade "boyfriend" sent me from his vacation of the pink castle. I hated it and was so happy when we broke up so I could get rid of the ugly postcard and stop pretending to think it was nice to have hung up!

[wdwgirl03]

I would have loved to see the castle as a cake, looks good enough to eat :rotfl: Congrats on 79 days, they're going so much faster now than at first :woohoo:

I'm so glad you got a good job, hope you have recovered and don't catch anything else :hug: I was sick (flu like symptoms) for about 2 weeks, these things can be hard to shake :sick:

I know, I can't believe December is right around the corner. CRAZY!

I hope I don't catch anything else either, but you never know working with kids. LOL.

Just finished reading your first PTR & TR from May & decided to jump onboard your 2nd PTR. I am enjoying it. The pictures of you and your sisters when you were younger are so adorable.

I cannot wait until my countdown to my trip to Disney reaches the double digits!

Hi! :welcome: to my PTR! I'm glad you are enjoying it and thanks for checking out my May TR. :)

Don't worry, your countdown will be in double digits in no time!

Cute snowmen! I love Christmas decorations, too! :goodvibes The Ye Old Christmas Shoppe at Magic Kingdom is close to impossible to resist!

Thanks! I always forget to look in the Christmas shops when we're there. :headache: I'm going to have to stop in either that one or the one at DTD this time.

The Christmas store was open?!?! :scared1: It just seems so early. I thought it was bad when I went to Target yesterday and behind the Halloween section they had a mini selection of Christmas stuff out. Love your little snowmen though! 78 more days now!!! :banana: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Yeah, and it was kind of funny because on the way there I was even wondering when it would be open. I didn't expect it to be so early though!

That is cute. I love snowmans! Can't wait for xmas.

Thanks! I can't wait for Christmas either. :banana: :banana: :banana:

Every time I see the pink castle I think of the postcard my 9th grade "boyfriend" sent me from his vacation of the pink castle. I hated it and was so happy when we broke up so I could get rid of the ugly postcard and stop pretending to think it was nice to have hung up!

:laughing: That's pretty funny.

[wdwgirl03]

Happy October, everyone!

Wow, we're getting that much closer to December. Woo hoo! Only 2 1/2 months to go. :cool1:

We still have not called for an ADR at WCC. :headache: I am going to try and do that some time today.

Also, the "What Will You Celebrate?" tour is supposed to be here today. I still have not seen/heard anything else on what time it's supposed to be :confused3 :confused3 so I guess I'm just going to have to go off of the times in the other cities. Good thing downtown is only 15 minutes away and I have to go down there anyway.

On a side note, we have another event to look forward to this weekend! The Brewers are in the playoffs!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: We're all really excited since it's been 26 years since they've last been in the playoffs (meaning my sisters and I weren't even born yet!). This past weekend it was so much fun seeing everyone pumped up. We went to a rally for the team on Monday before they had to leave for Philadelphia. That was fun. :) Since we had partial season tickets we were able to get tickets to the first home game of the series on Saturday. Can't wait!

[wdwgirl03]

Hi again...just a shameless bump to the first page. A couple updates:

1.) Still have not called about ADRs. :rolleyes: Though now I'm not even sure I want to because guess what happened the other day? You know how our flights have been switched around so many times? Yes, that's right, we got another call that they were switched back to the original times (9:30 am to Orlando). :mad: :mad: I'm beginning to think that this trip is not even going to happen. :sad2: I did mention something about switching airlines but we're probably not going to bother. UGHHHH this is just ridiculous.

2.) I did end up going to the "What Will You Celebrate?" Tour on Wednesday. I have to agree with what others have said...it is nothing special. By the time I got there all the balloons were gone. :guilty:

3.) The teacher that I have been subbing for is still out, so I'll be filling in for her again all next week! As I was leaving I ran into the principal and she was telling me how they really want me there and all the teachers she's talked to have been saying I've been doing such a good job. She also told me how they all missed me on Wednesday when I wasn't there. Yesterday one of the third grade teachers asked if I would be back next week but I didn't know at the time (I got called pretty much as soon as I got home). She said she hoped I would be. :) So that felt pretty good...I guess I'm doing something right! :thumbsup2 The only bad thing is that I was called earlier in the week to sub at the school where I student taught on Thursday but now I won't be. I was kind of looking forward to seeing my cooperating teacher/some of the kids again.

Enjoy your weekend!

[2xcited2sleep]

3.) The teacher that I have been subbing for is still out, so I'll be filling in for her again all next week! As I was leaving I ran into the principal and she was telling me how they really want me there and all the teachers she's talked to have been saying I've been doing such a good job. She also told me how they all missed me on Wednesday when I wasn't there. Yesterday one of the third grade teachers asked if I would be back next week but I didn't know at the time (I got called pretty much as soon as I got home). She said she hoped I would be. :) So that felt pretty good...I guess I'm doing something right! :thumbsup2


:goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

That's awesome!! Congratulations!!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Subscribing!

Your trip is coming up so soon!

The Beach Club sounds awesome!

[Dr_Finkelstein]

So this is not directly trip-related, but I went to the mall today with Mom and Emma and the Christmas store was open! :eek: :eek: Of course I had to take a peek in there (I loooooove Christmas decorations) and look what I picked up:



The Christmas shop in our town opened a couple of weeks ago!!!! :eek: It get earlier every year!

Yeah of course ...... you've been brainwashed ;) Although I think DH would use that as his defense :rotfl: and I'm quite happy to brainwash him :thumbsup2

I agree about Camp Rock, it just doesn't have the same appeal. Did like a couple of songs but it just wasn't musical enough (or half as funny :lmao: Ryan and Sharpay are just the best :worship: ) I'm really looking forward to seeing HSM3, my credit card has been charged and we have 2 tix booked for the 8pm show on the 24th :woohoo: The song they've previewed on DC - with Ryan and Sharpay in pink - looks so cool :yay:



That's my story and I'm sticking to it ;) . we're all really looking forward to HSM3 as well, will need to get tickets when it comes out! I love Sharpay and Ryan, SO funny!

Hi again...just a shameless bump to the first page. A couple updates:

1.) Still have not called about ADRs. :rolleyes: Though now I'm not even sure I want to because guess what happened the other day? You know how our flights have been switched around so many times? Yes, that's right, we got another call that they were switched back to the original times (9:30 am to Orlando). :mad: :mad: I'm beginning to think that this trip is not even going to happen. :sad2: I did mention something about switching airlines but we're probably not going to bother. UGHHHH this is just ridiculous.



Uh oh! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! And here's some :pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: for luck!

Di x:flower3:

[kathleen27]

I never saw the castle as a cake.
Great picture!

Your trip is getting closer! :banana:

My kids told me today they want a Christmas trip to Disney sometime.
I was talking about going back at Halloween, and Jacob said we need to go at Christmas and see the decorations. Hannah agreed, just not ON Christmas day. She's not taking any chances on missing her gifts. :lmao:

[wdwgirl03]

:goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

That's awesome!! Congratulations!!

Thanks! Now if only they'd offer me a full-time job. :rotfl:

Subscribing!

Your trip is coming up so soon!

The Beach Club sounds awesome!

Yay! Welcome aboard. :)

I am so excited for the Beach Club. :dance3: :dance3:

Uh oh! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! And here's some :pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: for luck!

Di x:flower3:

Thank you. I'm crossing my fingers. I'm going to be majorly bummed out if we end up not being able to go. :sad2:

I never saw the castle as a cake.
Great picture!

Your trip is getting closer! :banana:

My kids told me today they want a Christmas trip to Disney sometime.
I was talking about going back at Halloween, and Jacob said we need to go at Christmas and see the decorations. Hannah agreed, just not ON Christmas day. She's not taking any chances on missing her gifts. :lmao:

I know, December is coming so fast! :banana: :eek:

Yes, I agree, you do need to go and see the decorations. ;) I also have to go with Hannah on that too...I can't imagine what it would be like on Christmas day.

[wdwgirl03]

Well, I thought I'd share the couple of pictures I took from the "What Will You Celebrate?" Tour. Like I said, it really was nothing special. All they had was a computer station where you could register your birthday (which you can also do at home...)

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/wfbdukegirl03/100_3099.jpg

They didn't have any more balloons when I got there but they were handing out little "invitations" explaining the new celebration. It looked like this:
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/wfbdukegirl03/100_3100.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/wfbdukegirl03/100_3104.jpg

Overall it was kind of disappointing. Oh well. If there's going to be one near you, don't go out of your way to get there. Not really worth it. :confused3

[nts4wdw]

Thanks for the pictures! I don't think that is worth a trip to Atlanta!!

[Lady Lallie]

Where can I find a car with Mickey Balloons painted on it? :lmao:

[Becx N Gav]

That's my story and I'm sticking to it ;) . we're all really looking forward to HSM3 as well, will need to get tickets when it comes out! I love Sharpay and Ryan, SO funny!


Sure thing ;) Did you know that HSM3 came out on the 28th Sept in Sweeden :scared1:

Here's a list of the release dates, so glad I don't live in Japan:confused:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0962726/releaseinfo


wdwgirl03 - shame about the tour, so sad you didn't get a balloon :sad1:

I can't wait to see your Christmas decs :woohoo:

[wdwgirl03]

Thanks for the pictures! I don't think that is worth a trip to Atlanta!!

You're welcome. No, definitely don't waste your time!

Where can I find a car with Mickey Balloons painted on it? :lmao:

:laughing: :laughing:

wdwgirl03 - shame about the tour, so sad you didn't get a balloon :sad1:

I can't wait to see your Christmas decs :woohoo:

Yeah, that was my main reason for going...I really wanted a balloon! LOL. Oh well.

Oh don't worry, I will definitely be posting pics of all my Christmas decorations. :thumbsup2

[wdwgirl03]

Hi everyone! Just a quick post because we're down to 70 days!!! YAY!!! Ahh I can't believe it's getting so close. I am actually on my way out the door but don't worry, I will be posting another "new" old picture soon.

Have a great night!

[tinkerbell87512]

Yayyyyyy 70 days!!! It will be here before you know it!

I'm so bummed you didn't get a balloon. Kinda glad I didn't go all the way to Boston for the tour as much as I wanted a balloon! Thanks for sharing the pics :)

Ohhh and 17 days till HSM3!!!! :woohoo: :dance3: :yay: :lmao:

[Figment's Friend]

Hi again...just a shameless bump to the first page. A couple updates:

1.) Still have not called about ADRs. :rolleyes: Though now I'm not even sure I want to because guess what happened the other day? You know how our flights have been switched around so many times? Yes, that's right, we got another call that they were switched back to the original times (9:30 am to Orlando). :mad: :mad: I'm beginning to think that this trip is not even going to happen. :sad2: I did mention something about switching airlines but we're probably not going to bother. UGHHHH this is just ridiculous.

2.) I did end up going to the "What Will You Celebrate?" Tour on Wednesday. I have to agree with what others have said...it is nothing special. By the time I got there all the balloons were gone. :guilty:

3.) The teacher that I have been subbing for is still out, so I'll be filling in for her again all next week! As I was leaving I ran into the principal and she was telling me how they really want me there and all the teachers she's talked to have been saying I've been doing such a good job. She also told me how they all missed me on Wednesday when I wasn't there. Yesterday one of the third grade teachers asked if I would be back next week but I didn't know at the time (I got called pretty much as soon as I got home). She said she hoped I would be. :) So that felt pretty good...I guess I'm doing something right! :thumbsup2 The only bad thing is that I was called earlier in the week to sub at the school where I student taught on Thursday but now I won't be. I was kind of looking forward to seeing my cooperating teacher/some of the kids again.

Enjoy your weekend!

First off, congratulations!!! :banana:

That's too bad about the What Will You Celebrate being such a disappointment....yikes, even the invitations aren't that great :confused3 :lmao: Your trip is getting SO close!! We are at 52 days out!

[mkluvsmickey]

Yay for the 70 days!! :cool1:

Looking forward to the new old picture! ;)

[Dr_Finkelstein]

69 days!!!!!:cheer2: :cheer2:

Uh oh! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! And here's some : for luck!

Di x
Thank you. I'm crossing my fingers. I'm going to be majorly bummed out if we end up not being able to go.

Did you pay for your flights with your credit card? If you did and the company tank then (in the UK anyway), you can claim the money back through your credit card company.....I'm suddenly an expert in all things pertaining to having your holiday cancelled and getting money back! :rotfl:

Di x

[wdwgirl03]

Yayyyyyy 70 days!!! It will be here before you know it!

I'm so bummed you didn't get a balloon. Kinda glad I didn't go all the way to Boston for the tour as much as I wanted a balloon! Thanks for sharing the pics :)

Ohhh and 17 days till HSM3!!!! :woohoo: :dance3: :yay: :lmao:

I know, and with all the subbing and other stuff going on lately time is flying! :cool1:

I am so excited for HSM3...I am thinking I need to preorder tickets seeing as they're already selling them. :eek: :lmao:

First off, congratulations!!! :banana:

That's too bad about the What Will You Celebrate being such a disappointment....yikes, even the invitations aren't that great :confused3 :lmao: Your trip is getting SO close!! We are at 52 days out!

Thanks!

Yeah, I wish it would've been more exciting. When I first mentioned it to Dad he was telling me about the thing they had for the 25th anniversary where they had characters and you even got a sampler of the official WDW album. Why couldn't it have been like that?! :mad:

Yay for the 70 days!! :cool1:

Looking forward to the new old picture! ;)

New picture is coming up! :thumbsup2

69 days!!!!!:cheer2: :cheer2:

Did you pay for your flights with your credit card? If you did and the company tank then (in the UK anyway), you can claim the money back through your credit card company.....I'm suddenly an expert in all things pertaining to having your holiday cancelled and getting money back! :rotfl:

Di x

Yay for 69 days!! :dance3: :yay:

Well, my ticket is paid for with a credit card but the other two we got with the last two free flight vouchers from when our flight was cancelled last December. I know Dad already redeemed them if something does happen but I doubt we'd get anything in return if we're cancelled again. :confused3

[wdwgirl03]

69 DAYS!!!

As promised here's my next flashback picture. It's from one of our first visits to the Animal Kingdom when we went over our spring break in 1999. I was so excited when Disney World opened another theme park and some of my favorite attractions are now there, particularly Kilamanjaro Safaris and Dinosaur. I have to say that behind the Magic Kingdom, AK is my second favorite park. I just love the atmosphere and seeing all the animals:thumbsup2 :goodvibes

http://photos-g.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v65/193/8/20305212/n20305212_31587454_6259.jpg

[wdwgirl03]

OK, random post but I also wanted to share some pictures from the Brewers game we went to on Saturday. It was the first time we got to experience a playoff game and it was so exciting! They won Saturday but sadly they lost on Sunday so now they are done. :sad2: But it was lots of fun to experience that kind of electric atmosphere. :goodvibes

The long line of cars trying to get into the parking lot (this was several blocks away from the stadium!)
http://photos-g.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-snc1/v341/193/8/20305212/n20305212_34077238_8523.jpg

Postseason baseball at Miller Park! :banana:
http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-snc1/v341/193/8/20305212/n20305212_34077242_9760.jpg

http://photos-f.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-snc1/v341/193/8/20305212/n20305212_34077245_741.jpg

http://photos-g.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-snc1/v341/193/8/20305212/n20305212_34077246_1046.jpg

My sisters and me...
http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-snc1/v341/193/8/20305212/n20305212_34077251_2666.jpg

I even found a pin. :laughing:
http://photos-e.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-snc1/v341/193/8/20305212/n20305212_34077252_2970.jpg

The players on the Phillies and Brewers...
http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-snc1/v341/193/8/20305212/n20305212_34077259_5208.jpg

Opening pitch!
http://photos-h.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-snc1/v341/193/8/20305212/n20305212_34077263_6551.jpg

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WE WIN!
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Overall it was a great day...exhausting, but lots of fun and I know I'll never forget it. OK, back to Disney now! :teeth:

[tinkerbell87512]

I love animal kingdom too! There is just something so relaxing about that park where you just need to take some time and explore it.

Glad you had fun at the game! Awesome you got to go. Looks like you had a blast! I would die if I could get my hands on some Sox tickets. Go Red sox! (sorry for my little plug) :rotfl:

[Figment's Friend]

Cute Animal Kingdom pic! :goodvibes I'm with you -- I love that AK atmoshere! Glad you had fun at the game, too!! :woohoo: (I should say, even more glad they won!)

[wdwgirl03]

I love animal kingdom too! There is just something so relaxing about that park where you just need to take some time and explore it.

Glad you had fun at the game! Awesome you got to go. Looks like you had a blast! I would die if I could get my hands on some Sox tickets. Go Red sox! (sorry for my little plug) :rotfl:

I agree and there is so much to take in at AK. Love it!

Yeah, the Brewers are definitely not the Red Sox so we don't get very many opportunities for postseason baseball. :sad2: We had a 9-game package of tickets for this season so we were lucky to get to go without having to enter the ticket lottery. I just found out today that we also had tickets to the first home game of the NL Championship Series that we'll need to be reimbursed for. :sad2: But it was definitely an experience I won't forget. :)

Cute Animal Kingdom pic! :goodvibes I'm with you -- I love that AK atmoshere! Glad you had fun at the game, too!! :woohoo: (I should say, even more glad they won!)

Thanks!

[wdwgirl03]

TGIF! I'm pretty sure I mentioned that I was subbing all week. I'm so happy it's Friday...it was a crazy week. I may have some good news coming...I was talking to one of the teachers and apparently the lady I'm filling in for may end up needing surgery for her knee. She said that I could end up being there for the next 6 weeks. :eek: :) It was also sort of interesting because the principal called me and 2 of the other teachers to meet with one of the second grade teachers where we all help. We've been having some issues with what exactly the teacher expects of us when we're in there (let's just say she has a very challenging group of kids) so we got together to talk about it. I still have not heard anything for sure but doesn't that make it seem like I could be there a while?! I mean, why else would I have to go to this meeting? So I guess this could end up being kind of a long-term thing! :thumbsup2 We will see what happens!

Oh yes...did anybody else get the Sleeping Beauty DVD? We just watched it tonight. I seriously don't remember the last time I saw it. Now I have "Once Upon A Dream" stuck in my head. haha

67 days until Disney World!

[Figment's Friend]

Even if it doesn't end up being long-term (although it sounds like it will)....congrats! Sounds like you're having a good experience through all of it! :thumbsup2 I wish you luck!

I'm jealous you got that new DVD! ;) It's on my "Disney-classics-must-get" list, it's great!

[mkluvsmickey]

Cute AK picture - can you believe that was almost 10 years ago!

Thanks for the baseball pictures - I'm not a huge baseball fan when it comes to watching on tv but I do love to go to the games - its been a while but seeing your pictures makes me want to go!

Congrats on the potential job! Hope it all works out for you! :goodvibes

[wdwgirl03]

Even if it doesn't end up being long-term (although it sounds like it will)....congrats! Sounds like you're having a good experience through all of it! :thumbsup2 I wish you luck!

I'm jealous you got that new DVD! ;) It's on my "Disney-classics-must-get" list, it's great!

Thanks. Obviously I'd rather be a classroom teacher but hey, anything to get experience, and as long as the principal likes me...LOL.

Sleeping Beauty was great.

Cute AK picture - can you believe that was almost 10 years ago!

Thanks for the baseball pictures - I'm not a huge baseball fan when it comes to watching on tv but I do love to go to the games - its been a while but seeing your pictures makes me want to go!

Congrats on the potential job! Hope it all works out for you! :goodvibes

Yeah, that is so crazy it was almost 10 years ago. :eek: :eek:

You're welcome for the pictures. That game was so much more exciting than any I've ever been to...everyone was just into every second of it!

Thanks, I'll keep everyone posted on what happens.

[wdwgirl03]

Happy Monday everyone!

There's no school today so I've got the day off. :cool1: No major updates on the trip yet, but I just talked to Dad and we're still wanting to eat at the Whispering Canyon Cafe so we're going to talk about what we want to do each day. Then we'll try calling to see if there's anything available (I have a feeling there won't be, but you never know!). So stay tuned for our rough itinerary!

I also decided to order some of those custom maps (they are free, after all ;))off the Disney World site so those should be coming soon.

[wdwgirl03]

I've got some good news to share.

First, on the teaching front...I just got off the phone with the sub coordinator and she found out that the teacher I've been filling in for will be out for the next 2 weeks. So I'm set for atleast that long. Not good for her, but good news for me. YAY!!! :)

Second, Dad called to see if we could get a reservation for WCC and we were able to get one! :banana: :banana: We decided to do it near the end of our trip after we had been to the parks. So we will be eating there on the 20th. :thumbsup2 Here's the updated itinerary (which I'm sure will be changing, especially with all the airline drama :rolleyes: ):

Tuesday, December 16, 2008
-Flight out of Milwaukee (currently 9:00...or 9:30...I can't keep track anymore!)
-Arrive in Orlando around 1:00???
-Magical Express to Beach Club Villas!!!! :banana:
-Park time! Either Epcot or Hollywood Studios
-Dinner at ESPN Club???

Wednesday, December 17, 2008
-Magic Kingdom in the morning
-Rest of day TBD...Animal Kingdom in afternoon???

Thursday, December 18, 2008
-Morning TBD
-DVC Merry Mixer??? (I believe I heard they were on Thursdays...)
-Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party!!! :santa:

Friday, December 19, 2008
-TBD

Saturday, December 20, 2008
-Last full day :sad2: :sad2:
-Dinner at Whispering Canyon Cafe
-Visit MK for fireworks/Spectromagic

Sunday, December 21, 2008
-Head home :sad: :sad: :sad:
-Start planning next trip ;)

[lauren_elizabeth]

That's awesome about the teaching thing! :woohoo: Congrats!!

Yay for getting an ADR at Whispering Canyon! We had a blast when we went & I'm sure yall will, too! Remember to ask for ketchup! :thumbsup2

[*DisneyDreamer]

I haven't posted in here in a while. I can't believe how close your trip is getting. Hopefully the airline won't change the flights again. And yay for finally getting the reservation at WCC! That should be a lot of fun. :thumbsup2

That's cool about the subbing. Although it's not a full-time teaching job, at least you have the next 2 weeks figured out. Like you said, it's a good learning experience, and it seems like things are going really well there. :goodvibes

[katiebug86]

Yay for WCC! We will be there the day before! :goodvibes

[katiebug86]

Oh by the way thanks for clearing the "What will you celebrate tour." I was thinking of driving to dallas (about 3 hours!) because I expected it to be some huge cool thing. :confused3 (Not really sure why.) Glad I didn't drive 3 hours now .. I would have been mad! :lmao:

[mkluvsmickey]

Your plans look great so far! We are eating at WCC for the first time the weekend before you! :goodvibes

[wdwgirl03]

That's awesome about the teaching thing! :woohoo: Congrats!!

Yay for getting an ADR at Whispering Canyon! We had a blast when we went & I'm sure yall will, too! Remember to ask for ketchup! :thumbsup2

I know, I'm excited that I'll have something that's more than one day long. LOL. I'm still not sure how long I'll be there after next week but it sounds like it could be a while.

I can't wait for WCC! hahaha, yeah, I am not a ketchup person but I am tempted to ask for it anyway. :lmao:

I haven't posted in here in a while. I can't believe how close your trip is getting. Hopefully the airline won't change the flights again. And yay for finally getting the reservation at WCC! That should be a lot of fun. :thumbsup2

That's cool about the subbing. Although it's not a full-time teaching job, at least you have the next 2 weeks figured out. Like you said, it's a good learning experience, and it seems like things are going really well there. :goodvibes

Yeah, I was wondering where you went. ;) I hope the airline doesn't change either. *crosses fingers*

Yup, I really like the school and the kids. :)
Yay for WCC! We will be there the day before! :goodvibes

Oh by the way thanks for clearing the "What will you celebrate tour." I was thinking of driving to dallas (about 3 hours!) because I expected it to be some huge cool thing. :confused3 (Not really sure why.) Glad I didn't drive 3 hours now .. I would have been mad! :lmao:

Ohh cool! WCC will be fun.

Yeah, the tour is nothing special.

Your plans look great so far! We are eating at WCC for the first time the weekend before you! :goodvibes

Thanks! I hope you are having a great time on your trip now.

[tinkerbell87512]

Congratulations about the subbing job!!! Thats so awesome.

Your plans look great! Ohhh and I love the last thing on Dec 21st! ;)

[Michelle_and_Aaron]

Wow you had a lot of reading for me to catch up on!
I have been singing the Sleeping Beauty song for a week now too. I am so glad they released it!
Oh, and if you do not want to ask for ketchup at WCC just ask where you can buy some chewing gum or wear a Sea World T-Shirt! I have heard both can get good reactions. Oh and there is something about complaining about your straw being short and they bring you a super long one You should do that to anyone who goes to the restroom. Stop the waiter and tell them that your dad/sister needed a new straw because theirs was too short. Then when they come back they will have a funny surprise!
I can't wait to see your pics since we are going to WCC in April.
Oh and by the way it is almost 60 days!!

[wdwgirl03]

Congratulations about the subbing job!!! Thats so awesome.

Your plans look great! Ohhh and I love the last thing on Dec 21st! ;)

Thanks!

haha yeah, gotta plan a trip back especially with the new theme. :teeth:

Wow you had a lot of reading for me to catch up on!
I have been singing the Sleeping Beauty song for a week now too. I am so glad they released it!
Oh, and if you do not want to ask for ketchup at WCC just ask where you can buy some chewing gum or wear a Sea World T-Shirt! I have heard both can get good reactions. Oh and there is something about complaining about your straw being short and they bring you a super long one You should do that to anyone who goes to the restroom. Stop the waiter and tell them that your dad/sister needed a new straw because theirs was too short. Then when they come back they will have a funny surprise!
I can't wait to see your pics since we are going to WCC in April.
Oh and by the way it is almost 60 days!!

I was so excited when I found out they were releasing Sleeping Beauty. The one for next fall is Snow White so I'm excited about that too (don't know when I last saw that either!).

I am going to have to remember those when we go to WCC. :rotfl:

It is 60 days today!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!! :yay: :yay: :yay:

[lauren_elizabeth]

I noticed you said that...

today = 60 days left! :banana: :woohoo:

[wdwgirl03]

Good morning! Just thought I'd make a quick post before I head off to school.

::MickeyMo First of all, we're down to 60 days!!!!!! I can't believe it! It seems like I just started my 100-day countdown not that long ago. Here's hoping the next 60 days go by just as fast as these past 40. :dance3: Oh yes, and of course the old picture of the day...

Here's the whole family with "Mom" at the 50's Prime Time Cafe! I thought this one would be appropriate since we just booked at WCC. :) Gotta love all the stuff they do at the PTC. If you've never been there before, you have to try it! We've gotten yelled at a couple times for not eating all our vegetables. :laughing:
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::MickeyMo Dad made reservations for the Magical Express yesterday! Like he said, hopefully we won't have to be calling them back changing our information with the flights a hundred times. :rolleyes:

::MickeyMo This isn't trip related, but I bought tickets for High School Musical 3 the other day. My sisters and I are going to go see it next Friday, opening night. I can't wait...one week to go! :banana: LOL.

Hope everyone has a great Friday!

[lauren_elizabeth]

I made my post before I even saw this!

That's such a cute picture of yall at 50's Prime Time! I love that place :)

Ohhh, High School Musical 3 on opening night?! So much fun!

[Dr_Finkelstein]

:cool1: For the WCC ADR - we're going as well so I'll let you know what I think! :thumbsup2
Good news on the subbing job!
pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: still keeping my fingers crossed for you for the airline! As long as they wait until you're at WDW before going belly up! As long as you get your hols!
Di x

[Becx N Gav]

:banana: 60 DAYS :banana:

You guys should have a great time at WCC - it's so much fun :goodvibes
I'm hoping we'l try PTC next year when we go with our friends - I won't be telling them what goes on :rotfl: That pic is great - I can' believe tht last one was 10 days ago :scared1:

One week til HSM 3 :cool1: :cool1: what time will you see it? We're going at 8.25pm but we're 5 hours ahead of Florida, is there a time difference between Wisconsin and Florida? I'll try not to pot a spolier ;)

[kathleen27]

Oh yes...did anybody else get the Sleeping Beauty DVD? We just watched it tonight. I seriously don't remember the last time I saw it. Now I have "Once Upon A Dream" stuck in my head. haha


We have the previous version of Sleeping Beauty. That song does that! The funny thing is I catch Jacob humming it all the time. :lmao:
We don't have snow white though! Guess we will in a year.

Congrats on the subbing job!!! sounds good!

Great PTC photo! Its nice to see your whole family!

YAY!!! For 60 days!!!! :yay:

[Michelle_and_Aaron]

That is awesome that Snow White is coming back out so now I can get it on BluRay. I have the one from about 10 years ago that was rereleased with Streisand singing on it. Remember that one? It was in a cool metal tin. Anyway, Yay for WCC adrs, and double yay for ^) days!!!

[Figment's Friend]

So glad you got WCC! :banana: I think that restaurant looks like so much fun, I've seen some very funny pictures of oversized forks and HUGE cups! :lmao:

Your plans look great, woohoo for 60 days! ;)

[tinkerbell87512]

Thanks!

haha yeah, gotta plan a trip back especially with the new theme. :teeth:



Haha I'm already thinking about planning another one too! For the same reason as you! lol


I'm so jealous that your going to HSM3 opening day. My friend refuses to go for at least a week. I should be thankful at least since shes even going...hsm really isnt her thing. :rotfl:

59 days now! I can't believe how fast time is flying for you and for me. Our trips are right around the corner.

[wdwgirl03]

I noticed you said that...

today = 60 days left! :banana: :woohoo:

Yup, only 59 days now! :donald:

I made my post before I even saw this!

That's such a cute picture of yall at 50's Prime Time! I love that place :)

Ohhh, High School Musical 3 on opening night?! So much fun!

Thanks. I love the PTC too. When my dad, mom, and sister went over spring break (without me and Claire :sad2: ) they ate there and Emma has a really funny picture of their waiter trying to get her to eat spinach. :rotfl:

Yeah, we're going to go the first night. I am seriously so excited for it even though it'll probably be a bunch of little kids in there. Oh well, who cares!

:cool1: For the WCC ADR - we're going as well so I'll let you know what I think! :thumbsup2
Good news on the subbing job!
pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: still keeping my fingers crossed for you for the airline! As long as they wait until you're at WDW before going belly up! As long as you get your hols!
Di x

Ohh yeah, I can't wait to hear what you think of WCC...you guys are soo close to your trip!

We're keeping our fingers crossed too. If they do go out of business we're hoping that they are atleast able to put us on a different flight because we are going to be really mad if we don't get to go to the Beach Club! :mad:

:banana: 60 DAYS :banana:

You guys should have a great time at WCC - it's so much fun :goodvibes
I'm hoping we'l try PTC next year when we go with our friends - I won't be telling them what goes on :rotfl: That pic is great - I can' believe tht last one was 10 days ago :scared1:

One week til HSM 3 :cool1: :cool1: what time will you see it? We're going at 8.25pm but we're 5 hours ahead of Florida, is there a time difference between Wisconsin and Florida? I'll try not to pot a spolier ;)

You should take your friends to the PTC...it's great.

We're going to see HSM at 7:00 our time (Wisconsin is one hour behind Florida). Emma and I were at the bookstore a while ago and they had HSM3 storybooks and we were stupid enough to look at them. Emma said she could read the whole thing and know what happens. :rolleyes: :laughing:

[wdwgirl03]

We have the previous version of Sleeping Beauty. That song does that! The funny thing is I catch Jacob humming it all the time. :lmao:
We don't have snow white though! Guess we will in a year.

Congrats on the subbing job!!! sounds good!

Great PTC photo! Its nice to see your whole family!

YAY!!! For 60 days!!!! :yay:

Aww that is funny about Jacob. :laughing:

Thanks on the job/picture.

Only 59 now! :eek: :banana:

That is awesome that Snow White is coming back out so now I can get it on BluRay. I have the one from about 10 years ago that was rereleased with Streisand singing on it. Remember that one? It was in a cool metal tin. Anyway, Yay for WCC adrs, and double yay for ^) days!!!

Yeah, they always have the next couple releases in one of the little booklets that comes with the DVDs, so the next 2 are Pinocchio (March) and then Snow White (next October). I think I heard those will be the last ones? :confused3

So glad you got WCC! :banana: I think that restaurant looks like so much fun, I've seen some very funny pictures of oversized forks and HUGE cups! :lmao:

Your plans look great, woohoo for 60 days! ;)

Oh, I know, they showed WCC on the Great Hotels show for the Wilderness Lodge and it looked crazy. I can't wait to see what it's like.

Haha I'm already thinking about planning another one too! For the same reason as you! lol

I'm so jealous that your going to HSM3 opening day. My friend refuses to go for at least a week. I should be thankful at least since shes even going...hsm really isnt her thing. :rotfl:

59 days now! I can't believe how fast time is flying for you and for me. Our trips are right around the corner.

I can't wait to see the movie. I guess they are having a special screening at one of the malls around here today that I could've gone to for free but I didn't find out about it until last night. Oh well, it'll be fun when we go.

I know, our trips are getting so close. I can't wait to hear all about yours and how you liked all the Christmas decorations!

[tinkerbell87512]

Awww bummer you didn't find out about the screening till after. Can't wait to hear how you like the movie! Just don't post any spoilers! ;) :flower3:

[mkluvsmickey]

Love the pic from 50's Prime Time - such a fun place!

I'm jealous that you are going to HSM3 on opening night. Not sure if we will or not. Of course, its not me that wants to see it - its my 8 year old daughter. :rolleyes1 I can imagine it will be a zoo on Friday night and we don't have tickets yet.

[Becx N Gav]

Love the pic from 50's Prime Time - such a fun place!

I'm jealous that you are going to HSM3 on opening night. Not sure if we will or not. Of course, its not me that wants to see it - its my 8 year old daughter. :rolleyes1 I can imagine it will be a zoo on Friday night and we don't have tickets yet.

They have previews in the UK tonight and tomorrow - unfortunately we're busy so gotta wait til Friday - 2 days to go :woohoo:

I hope you get tix - fingers crossed :yay:

[wdwgirl03]

Awww bummer you didn't find out about the screening till after. Can't wait to hear how you like the movie! Just don't post any spoilers! ;) :flower3:

Yeah, it would've been cool to go but I guess it doesn't really matter seeing as I had already bought our tickets. I am so excited! Friday is almost here! :banana:

Love the pic from 50's Prime Time - such a fun place!

I'm jealous that you are going to HSM3 on opening night. Not sure if we will or not. Of course, its not me that wants to see it - its my 8 year old daughter. :rolleyes1 I can imagine it will be a zoo on Friday night and we don't have tickets yet.

Thanks! PTC is lots of fun.

Yeah, that is partly why I wanted to get tickets ahead of time. I was kind of surprised I was able to get them since they had been selling them for quite a while.

[Michelle_and_Aaron]

Well only 2 days to go until you get to see HSM3 now so I KNOW you are excited! Have you found out anything new about your airplane tickets?

[wdwgirl03]

Well only 2 days to go until you get to see HSM3 now so I KNOW you are excited! Have you found out anything new about your airplane tickets?

No, we haven't found anything out about our tickets since the last flight change. :confused3 I know some people are probably thinking we're stupid for not trying to find another airline, but seriously, with the economy the way it is right now who knows what's going to happen. We're hoping that if Midwest does go out of business they'll wait till after the holidays when it's not so busy. We'll see...

[wdwgirl03]

Well, my sisters and I just got back from High School Musical 3! I know there's a couple people on here who are planning on seeing it, so I won't give away any spoilers. :) But I will say that it was a very very cute movie. Cheesy (of course!) but a lot of fun. I loved the songs and the dancing. We all had a great time. When Zac Efron first appears all the little girls started screaming. :rotfl: It was pretty funny. It's kind of making me wish my high school life was like East High...:lmao: :lmao: It was also kind of funny because when the show before ours was letting out I saw a couple kids who are members at the country club I worked at over the summer and they noticed me. One said hi but the other one just sort of stared at me, like he knew who I was but couldn't place where he'd seen me before. haha

Anyways...no major updates but 52 days until our trip! :banana: :banana: :banana:

[mickeysgirl17]

Glad you liked HSM3!

52 days!!!!!

[tinkerbell87512]

Glad you liked HSM3. Thats so funny about the girls screaming oh to be 14 again! :lmao: I'm so excited to see this movie!!!

Yay for 52 days!!! :woohoo:

[mkluvsmickey]

Glad to hear you liked HSM - we will probably go next weekend as I have to work all this weekend (can't you tell :rolleyes: ).

[Figment's Friend]

Cool you liked the movie so much ;) You're almost halfway there!

[Becx N Gav]

LOVED HSM 3

So did DH actually :lovestruc it seemed a bit sad to me but there were some more upbeat moments, the songs were great and the dancing was amazing :thumbsup2 I loved all the different influences - worked very well together :cheer2:

[wdwgirl03]

Glad you liked HSM3!

52 days!!!!!

HSM3 was a lot of fun! I actually kind of want to see it again. :rotfl:

Glad you liked HSM3. Thats so funny about the girls screaming oh to be 14 again! :lmao: I'm so excited to see this movie!!!

Yay for 52 days!!! :woohoo:

Yeah, they also had a preview for a new movie that Zac Efron is going to be in and they all started screaming at that too. Good times. :laughing: Be warned though, you are going to have the songs stuck in your head after you see it!

Glad to hear you liked HSM - we will probably go next weekend as I have to work all this weekend (can't you tell :rolleyes: ).

You'll enjoy the movie...like the review in the paper here said, it's cheesy but it's all in good fun. :)

Cool you liked the movie so much ;) You're almost halfway there!

haha, yup. Tomorrow it'll be 50 days! :eek: :scared1: :banana:

LOVED HSM 3

So did DH actually :lovestruc it seemed a bit sad to me but there were some more upbeat moments, the songs were great and the dancing was amazing :thumbsup2 I loved all the different influences - worked very well together :cheer2:

Wasn't it great?! I agree, it was kind of sad. Like when they said how they only have 16 more minutes in a Wildcat uniform. Awwww!! :sad1: But overall it was really enjoyable. Emma already said we have to get it when it comes out on DVD. :rotfl:

[wdwgirl03]

A while ago I mentioned that I had ordered those customized maps from the Disney World website. It's not like I actually need maps but I thought they'd be kind of fun and hey, they're free, so why not! I got them about a week ago and thought I'd share what they looked like. Gotta love getting Disney mail!

A fun Disney envelope!
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/wfbdukegirl03/100_3193.jpg

The whole package...complete with stickers to mark favorite attractions. The maps are double-sided.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/wfbdukegirl03/100_3195.jpg

You get a whole resort map in addition to a map for each park.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/wfbdukegirl03/100_3197.jpg

Disney tips including things like photopass/fastpass and the golf courses.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/wfbdukegirl03/100_3198.jpg

You pick your favorite attractions on the website and they highlight them in yellow and then put everything else on as well.
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Here's how they compare to the park map size...they're the same length but bigger in height.
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I also got my first item for the trip...a new Vera Bradley bag! I loooove this pattern so much! This will be my carry-on bag (I don't plan on bringing a lot on the plane with me so this'll be perfect).
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/wfbdukegirl03/100_3204.jpg

And last but not least I thought I'd share some of my new Disney ornaments for this year. They're all from Hallmark. So cute!
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http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/wfbdukegirl03/100_3181.jpg

Close-up of WALL-E
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/wfbdukegirl03/100_3184.jpg

Close-up of the Finding Nemo set
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/wfbdukegirl03/100_3185.jpg

I can't wait to hang them on the tree! The Nemo ones will go on the mini tree that I put in my bedroom.

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday...it's supposed to get really cold and windy here later. Not fun for the trick-or-treaters! :cold:

[Michelle_and_Aaron]

I love the pattern on that Vera Bradley handbag! I need a new bag anyway... LOL! Just teasing, Aaron will kill me if I keep buying stuff when I promised I would be saving for Disney.
Only 50 days soon huh? I am so excited for you!

[Lady Lallie]

Love the Disney Maps!!

I have been coveting the Wall-E and Lady & The Tramp ornaments at Hallmark so badly!! They are so adorable. I am sucker for Disney Christmas Ornaments!

[Dr_Finkelstein]

Hi there!
I went to see HSM 3 today as well! Well, my excuse was I took the kids! :lmao: :lmao:
Not enough Sharpay in my (humble) opinion, but was still v good! Definately more of Zac Efron this time - not that I was complaining!
Though it is slightly disturbing that someone who is so much younger than I am is still so fanciable!:scared:
Di x

[wdwgirl03]

I love the pattern on that Vera Bradley handbag! I need a new bag anyway... LOL! Just teasing, Aaron will kill me if I keep buying stuff when I promised I would be saving for Disney.
Only 50 days soon huh? I am so excited for you!

Isn't it so pretty? There's also the same pattern with a blue background but I liked the white better. It's springy but also reminds me of snow. LOL. Yep, 50 days tomorrow...crazy!

Love the Disney Maps!!

I have been coveting the Wall-E and Lady & The Tramp ornaments at Hallmark so badly!! They are so adorable. I am sucker for Disney Christmas Ornaments!

Thanks!

Yeah, I had to go buy them as soon as they came out. The lady at the store told me she had sold so many of them. There was no way I could resist them. :teeth:

Hi there!
I went to see HSM 3 today as well! Well, my excuse was I took the kids! :lmao: :lmao:
Not enough Sharpay in my (humble) opinion, but was still v good! Definately more of Zac Efron this time - not that I was complaining!
Though it is slightly disturbing that someone who is so much younger than I am is still so fanciable!:scared:
Di x

haha, unfortunately I don't have an excuse. Oh wait yes I do! I need to know what all the kids at school are talking about. ;) I know what you mean about Zac Efron...he is adorable! :lovestruc :blush:

[katiebug86]

Well, my sisters and I just got back from High School Musical 3! I know there's a couple people on here who are planning on seeing it, so I won't give away any spoilers. :) But I will say that it was a very very cute movie. Cheesy (of course!) but a lot of fun. I loved the songs and the dancing. We all had a great time. When Zac Efron first appears all the little girls started screaming. :rotfl: It was pretty funny. It's kind of making me wish my high school life was like East High...:lmao: :lmao: It was also kind of funny because when the show before ours was letting out I saw a couple kids who are members at the country club I worked at over the summer and they noticed me. One said hi but the other one just sort of stared at me, like he knew who I was but couldn't place where he'd seen me before. haha

Anyways...no major updates but 52 days until our trip! :banana: :banana: :banana:

I saw it last night. I liked it and thought it was cute. It was very cheesy. :lmao: Is it just me or is Gabriela (Vanessa Hudgens) completely annoying? I just think her character is WAAAAY to sweet for my liking. :rotfl2: Oh while the movie was on there were these two little girls (about 13-14) and when Zac Efron came on the screen one of them said really loud "Marry me now!)

[irky416]

I love the Disney ornaments! I might have to go get the Finding Nemo ones!

[kathleen27]

Glad you had fun at HSM3. We didn't make it this weekend, but its in the plans for next weekend. I'm hoping it won't be so crowded then.

The Christmas ornaments are adorable. I love the WallE one! May have to get that.

I still haven't ordered the maps yet. I have to do that.

[tinkerbell87512]

Haha I saw the 17 Again movie trailer on the web and it actually looks pretty good. Most likely I'll be one of the girls swooning over Zac Efron too. But just in a much quieter fashion. :rotfl: I can't wait to go and see HSM3 hopefully this weekend.


I just have to say that I love love love your new bag! I've never been a big fan of Vera Bradley because a lot of the patterns remind me of something an old woman would have. But this is just so cute! I may have to pick it up!

[tinkerbell87512]

Haha I saw the 17 Again movie trailer on the web and it actually looks pretty good. Most likely I'll be one of the girls swooning over Zac Efron too. But just in a much quieter fashion. :rotfl: I can't wait to go and see HSM3 hopefully this weekend.


I just have to say that I love love love your new bag! I've never been a big fan of Vera Bradley because a lot of the patterns remind me of something an old woman would have. But this is just so cute! I may have to pick it up!

[lmillercrew]

I Love your Bag! :thumbsup2 I'm not a huge Vera Bradley person, but I got one of their catalogs last week and that pattern was the one that excited me the most.

[wdwgirl03]

I saw it last night. I liked it and thought it was cute. It was very cheesy. :lmao: Is it just me or is Gabriela (Vanessa Hudgens) completely annoying? I just think her character is WAAAAY to sweet for my liking. :rotfl2: Oh while the movie was on there were these two little girls (about 13-14) and when Zac Efron came on the screen one of them said really loud "Marry me now!)

I agree about Gabriella, she is slightly annoying. Oh well! That is funny about the girls screaming that. We just had general shrieking. :rotfl:

I love the Disney ornaments! I might have to go get the Finding Nemo ones!

Thanks!

Glad you had fun at HSM3. We didn't make it this weekend, but its in the plans for next weekend. I'm hoping it won't be so crowded then.

The Christmas ornaments are adorable. I love the WallE one! May have to get that.

I still haven't ordered the maps yet. I have to do that.

Have fun if you do get out to see it this weekend.

Yeah, as soon as I saw the ornament catalog I knew I had to get the little WALL-E.

Haha I saw the 17 Again movie trailer on the web and it actually looks pretty good. Most likely I'll be one of the girls swooning over Zac Efron too. But just in a much quieter fashion. :rotfl: I can't wait to go and see HSM3 hopefully this weekend.


I just have to say that I love love love your new bag! I've never been a big fan of Vera Bradley because a lot of the patterns remind me of something an old woman would have. But this is just so cute! I may have to pick it up!

You'll have to let me know how you liked the movie if you get to see it this weekend!

Thanks on the bag. I've only gotten into Vera Bradley in the last couple of years but I've seen some of the really old patterns and those are REALLY old ladyish! The newer ones aren't so bad. :)

I Love your Bag! :thumbsup2 I'm not a huge Vera Bradley person, but I got one of their catalogs last week and that pattern was the one that excited me the most.

Thanks! It is a fun design. :)

[wdwgirl03]

Hi DIS friends! I can't believe that it's the end of October already! It's definitely starting to feel like fall here in Wisconsin. It's been pretty chilly the past couple of days...yesterday there were even some snow flurries. :rolleyes: :eek: :scared: And of course with the cold weather I feel like I'm starting to get a cold. Let's just say I'm looking forward to having Thursday and Friday off because of Teacher's Convention! :yay:

But, on the positive side...

We've reached 49 days. Yes, only 49 days left until our trip! :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: I didn't get a chance yesterday to post another picture for hitting 50 days. But here it is! I don't think I've posted this one yet. This was from about 1993. As you can tell from my signature, we used to stay at the Polynesian all the time. We loved being so close to the Magic Kingdom (and of course being on the monorail loop!) and the resort is just beautiful. One of our favorite things to do was go onto the beach and play in the sand. It was just so much fun! We all would love to stay there again some day. :lovestruc

http://photos-212.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v65/193/8/20305212/n20305212_31604475_7577.jpg

I've also been thinking about more things to add to my list of must-dos. I saw on here a couple days ago that the T-Rex Cafe at Downtown Disney is now open. We ate at the Rainforest Cafe on our trip in May and really enjoyed it so I'd love to eat at the TRC this time. It looks like a blast! Here's the link to the blog if you're interested. :) T-Rex Cafe (http://www.disunplugged.com/2008/10/16/t-rex-restaurant-opens-at-downtown-disney/)

I also saw on the DIS home page all the information about the holiday happenings around Disney World. AHHH I seriously cannot wait any longer! I just love all the decorations and special events. I actually subscribed to a couple of Christmas photo threads to hold me over until we go. ;)

Enjoy the rest of your evening!

[2xcited2sleep]

I actually subscribed to a couple of Christmas photo threads to hold me over until we go. ;)


I stepped off the plane this afternoon and I'm already in withdrawal despite being lucky enough to go again in December (who's counting? :rolleyes1 ). I will have to look for Christmas photo threads... any in particular you recommend? I am SO looking forward to seeing WDW in its holiday finery. They did an amazing job with Halloween decorations in the Magic Kingdom so I can't even imagine Christmas. Some Christmas lights were already up (not on) in Hollywood Studios.

[mickeysgirl17]

That is a cute picture.

[Dr_Finkelstein]

Hi Sarah,
Just popped in to say 'Cheerio', we're off tomorrow. WDW here we come. at last! :cool1: :cool1:
Will catch up when I get back........hopefully all good news for you with the airline! pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:
Di x

[wdwgirl03]

I stepped off the plane this afternoon and I'm already in withdrawal despite being lucky enough to go again in December (who's counting? :rolleyes1 ). I will have to look for Christmas photo threads... any in particular you recommend? I am SO looking forward to seeing WDW in its holiday finery. They did an amazing job with Halloween decorations in the Magic Kingdom so I can't even imagine Christmas. Some Christmas lights were already up (not on) in Hollywood Studios.

Welcome home! I know what you mean about the withdrawl but atleast you are going back again soon! :cool1: The Christmas decorations are pretty amazing...it's so much better in person too. As for the lights at DHS I think those were up in May too...I don't think they ever take down the Osbourne Lights (which when you see them you'll understand why!)! :rotfl:

Here's one thread I found with all sorts of Christmas pictures. They're so much fun to look at.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1572716 There's also one for MVMCP photos if you want me to post that one. I think there might be a couple more on the Theme Parks Community board that I'm not subscribed to.

That is a cute picture.

Thanks. :)

Hi Sarah,
Just popped in to say 'Cheerio', we're off tomorrow. WDW here we come. at last! :cool1: :cool1:
Will catch up when I get back........hopefully all good news for you with the airline! pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:
Di x

Hi! I am so excited for you guys! I hope you have a wonderful time and I will be looking forward to hearing all about it when you return home. Say hi to Mickey for me!

[wdwgirl03]

HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!

Don't forget to vote today if you haven't already! ;)

Ok, so that was my public service announcement for the day. hehe

I haven't updated in a while...not much to report but can you believe it's already November?! :eek: I can finally say that we are going to Disney World next month. :teeth: :banana: We're down to 42 days actually. Nothing new on our flights, other than the same flights have started leaving (Midwest is not flying to Orlando year-round anymore...just during certain months) so we are going to start keeping track to see if they've actually gotten off.

I got a little bit of Disney fun in the mail yesterday. Have any of you subscribed to the new Celebrations magazine? I know there have been a lot of complaints on here about how long it's taken (including me) but I finally got it yesterday!!! I've read a bunch of the articles already actually and it's great! It's definitely getting me more pumped for our trip.

Have a great day!

[wdwgirl03]

Hi again everyone!
Well it's back to reality. We just had 3 really nice days in a row (I'm talking in the 70s :eek: :eek: :eek: Who would've thought it's November?!) but now it's raining and supposed to get colder...we might possibly get snow tomorrow. :rolleyes:

Anyways...
ONLY 40 DAYS UNTIL DISNEY WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!

:yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay:

I can't believe it's coming up so soon, yet at the same time it feels like it's going to take forever. Here's another countdown picture. This one's from 2003 and it's the first time we went in December. We stayed at All Star Sports but had fun visiting the other All Star resorts to take pictures (like this one at ASMovies!).
http://photos-212.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v65/193/8/20305212/n20305212_31604471_6285.jpg

It's kind of funny because after our trip in 2002 over spring break Dad said we probably wouldn't be going to Disney World much anymore. Weeeeell...it's 5 years later and we've taken 3 or 4 trips since then along with the 2 times we went to Disneyland. :goodvibes

I figured that since we're getting so close I'd go ahead and start making lists of the things I want to do at each park.

Magic Kingdom Must-Dos
pluto: Jungle Cruise...was closed for refurbishments in May so we didn't get a chance to ride

pluto: All 3 mountains, or as Stacy likes to say, TRIPLE MOUNTAIN WHAMMY...no visit would be complete without hitting the trio atleast a couple of times. :teeth:

pluto: Meet Tinkerbell! I think it would be cool to meet her and all the other fairies (BTW, I saw the new Tink movie and it was very cute). Though if the waits are as long as I'm hearing I may skip it. I don't feel like waiting in line 2 hours to see a character. :confused3 Heck, we don't even wait in line that long for a ride!

pluto: Ride the railroad...just because it's relaxing and we usually don't do it.

pluto: Try a new treat...OK, so in all the times we've gone to WDW I must admit that I have really never gone into the bakery or the confectionery. :rolleyes1 How sad is that?! So if you have any suggestions on what I should get, feel free to post your favorites!

Have a great night!

[*DisneyDreamer]

Wow, only 40 days! It's getting so close!

I like your list of stuff to do at the Magic Kingdom. I think it's weird, too, that we've never really gone into the bakery or confectionery. I think I've been in the confectionery once.

[tinkerbell87512]

Yay 39 more days now! Can you believe next month?! :woohoo:

Your MK list looks great. I can't believe you haven't really been into the bakery or the confectionery. If you do go into the bakery they have the BEST chocolate cake and strawberry smoothies! mmmmmmmm :upsidedow So good!

Anyway you are so close. Hope the wait goes by fast for you! :dance3:

[Figment's Friend]

Your trip is getting closer! :santa: I liked that All Star Movies picture, that resort (like all of them) is so well themed. Great Must-Do's! Definitely get a snack at Main Street Bakery, you won't regret it! In fact, you might not leave. :lmao:

I love riding the railroad, too! :cloud9: A trip is not complete without it.

[wdwgirl03]

Wow, only 40 days! It's getting so close!

I like your list of stuff to do at the Magic Kingdom. I think it's weird, too, that we've never really gone into the bakery or confectionery. I think I've been in the confectionery once.

Hey, so you finally decided to post again! hehe :teeth: I'm sad you're not coming along but atleast you'll keep Mom company. :)

Yeah, same about the confectionery. I think I've smelled it once or twice. LOL. :rotfl:

Yay 39 more days now! Can you believe next month?! :woohoo:

Your MK list looks great. I can't believe you haven't really been into the bakery or the confectionery. If you do go into the bakery they have the BEST chocolate cake and strawberry smoothies! mmmmmmmm :upsidedow So good!

Anyway you are so close. Hope the wait goes by fast for you! :dance3:

I am sooooo excited it is next month! :woohoo: You are just days away!

I know, it is kind of sad we hardly go into either place. I think a couple times Mom has gone into the bakery to get a couple bagels for breakfast while we all go to Space Mountain. But yeah, I've never been in there myself. I'll have to change that...

Me too. I just found out Monday that I am for sure still subbing for the rest of the month and I think the teacher is finally giving into surgery (she didn't want to :confused3 ) so I may be there even longer.

Your trip is getting closer! :santa: I liked that All Star Movies picture, that resort (like all of them) is so well themed. Great Must-Do's! Definitely get a snack at Main Street Bakery, you won't regret it! In fact, you might not leave. :lmao:

I love riding the railroad, too! :cloud9: A trip is not complete without it.

All Star Movies was really well themed. haha, yeah, that is what I'm afraid might happen at the bakery/confectionery!

[wdwgirl03]

UGHHH it is raining again here in Wisconsin. :sad2: But a couple bright spots of the day...

At school today we had an all-school movie in the afternoon and guess what the movie was? Monsters Inc! They gave the teachers the afternoon to work on report cards/get ready for conferences so the kids had an easy end of the day. Let me tell you it was quite an experience watching it with dozens of kids. :rotfl: :rotfl:

Then when I got home Dad told me that we got our Magical Express packet today!!! :yay: :dance3: It's really kind of funny because as I was driving home I was thinking we should be getting it soon. :laughing:

39 days! :cheer2: :cheer2:

[njdisneyfreak]

UGHHH it is raining again here in Wisconsin. :sad2: But a couple bright spots of the day...

At school today we had an all-school movie in the afternoon and guess what the movie was? Monsters Inc! They gave the teachers the afternoon to work on report cards/get ready for conferences so the kids had an easy end of the day. Let me tell you it was quite an experience watching it with dozens of kids. :rotfl: :rotfl:

Then when I got home Dad told me that we got our Magical Express packet today!!! :yay: :dance3: It's really kind of funny because as I was driving home I was thinking we should be getting it soon. :laughing:

39 days! :cheer2: :cheer2:

That's so cool that you benefitted from Disney, once again! :thumbsup2

I can't wait to get my Magical Express packet. Ours should arrive soon. Now, you're down to 38 days! We have 44 days to go. Isn't this waiting hard?

[SwansLoveDisney]

I haven't been into the bakery or confectionery either. I am going to steal that idea from your must-do list!