ADRs, Touring Plans, Free Dining, What? [Archive] - The DIS Discussion Forums

lazydoxy66

06-07-2008, 02:52 PM

It's been 19 years since my last visit to WDW. I had no ADRs, no plan then and no idea that this next trip was going to take up so much of my life!:eek:

Welcome to my first PTR!;)

The Who, The When, The Where and The What for.
Me and DH
Sept. 7th - Sept. 13th
POR
Our 10th Anniversary

Who we are.
I'm lazydoxy aka Kristel.
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Me002-1-1.jpg
I'm the fun one. The one who always finds the glass half full, the silver lining, the diamond in the ruff, etc. (I'm no saint, I have 'pity me' days and 'I wish I had a machine gun on the front of this car days) I'm also the planner on this trip, all trips for that matter. I hate planning! I don't like it when my plans go astray. I don't like my fun restricted to time frames. :headache: Thank goodness for the DIS and a couple of other websites.

DH aka Doug.
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/DogsIII056-1.jpg
Pictured here with one of our 'kids'. Note the tatoos on the right arm. This will help you find me in the parks along with the LGMH on my bag. DH is laid back but he has no sense of humor. He looks mean but as you can see by the picture, he has a good heart. He has no planning or organization skills at all. We are proof that opposites attract.::yes::

We live in the country between Lafayette and Indianapolis. We both were born and raised in Indiana. We're both blue collar all the way. No fancy shmancy, over-glorified, blown out of proportion story here. Just simple folk who love to travel. No kids, just dogs and cats and 1 turtle. Good friends and good times, that's what it is all about!:thumbsup2

If you check out the thread listed in my signature, you'll see I've been to Disney on several occasions. DH has been to WDW only once when he was very young.

I really want to take a moment and thank everyone on these boards! Every little tidbit has helped me so much with all my planning.:disrocks: I hope that my PTR will be entertaining and informative for everyone else. Here's a list of some of the websites I found helpful:
www.waltdisneyworld.com - for all things Disney. (Park info. and maps, itineraries, pricing, ride descriptions, restaurants in the DDP, etc.)
www.allearsnet.com - up to date park info, reviews, dining menus, packing lists
www.touringplans.com - create itinerary, dining reviews, packing lists
http://www.stitchkingdom.com/ - Photopass info.
www.shirtsupplier.com - great shirts, shorts, and sweats (including wicking) at great prices
www.minimus.biz - travel sizes items from soap to food.
www.mousesavers.com - all kinds of discounts
Of course, you are at the #1 source of all things Disney - The DISboards!!

That's it for now. Next up '2006 - The Big Shock'

Installments:
2. The Big Shock (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25570185&postcount=3)
3.Where We Gonna Stay? (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25587366&postcount=6)
4.What Did I Miss Here ? (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25606848&postcount=7)
5.Discovering The DIS ... (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25651318&postcount=10)
6.Whew, I'm Not Nuts After All (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25677012&postcount=15)
7.What's Halfway Between Indiana And WDW ? (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25690343&postcount=16)
8.ADRs and Bad News, Part 1 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25706942&postcount=20)
9.ADRs and Bad News, Part 2 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25760889&postcount=24)
10.The Perfect Bag and Packing List (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25762367&postcount=26)
11.Free Dining? and Clothes (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25805516&postcount=29)
12.Recap and My Final Estimate (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25832780&postcount=32)
13.You Know You've Gone Over The Edge When... (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25874623&postcount=35)
14.Review of the Baggallini Messenger Bag (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25893132&postcount=38)
15.Packing, Yep I'm Gonna Start Now! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25966341&postcount=39)
16.It's Not Stealing If They're Free, Right? (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26045300&postcount=43)
17.We Interrupt This PTR ... (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26161382&postcount=50)
18.A Little Gift (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26232244&postcount=62)
19.More Plans (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26315287&postcount=66)
20.One Less Bill to Pay (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26552732&postcount=84)
21.DIS Shirt and Sign (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26740449&postcount=106)
22.Magic in the Mail! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26831497&postcount=120)
23.Bag Tags and Post Cards (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26852802&postcount=124)
24.More Stuff for the Parks. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27098949&postcount=146)
25.Itinerary for WDW: Day 1: Arrival at POR (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27129245&postcount=152)
26. Itinerary for WDW, Day 2: Epcot (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27147425&postcount=155)
27. Day 3: DHS (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27167001&postcount=163)
28.Day 4: Magic Kingdom (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27203105&postcount=170)
29.Day 5: Animal Kingdom (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27224970&postcount=174)
30.Day 6: Anything Goes! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27225116&postcount=175)
31.Day 7: Leaving the Magic (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27225234&postcount=176)

TR: Humidity, Food, The Monster & Pixie Dust starts on Pg 14, Post #207. A list of links to the chapters follows the intro.

2BusyPlanning

06-07-2008, 02:59 PM

19 years!!!!???? I can't wait to hear all about this one! I'm here... :hyper:

lazydoxy66

06-08-2008, 04:01 PM

Just after we returned from our vacation in Gatlinburg, Sept of 2006, I started thinking about our next vacation. Our 10th wedding anniversary would be in Sept of 2008.:bride: I wanted to do something special.

I began lurking on the internet. California, Pennsylvania, the Carolinas, Michigan. Finally I had picked out 3 possibilities. :confused:
I went to DH and asked him to make the final decision. You know how after so many years you are able to read your spouse's mind without trying - He gave me that look that says 'I don't care, you pick.' To which I gave him the look that said 'For once in your life make the decision.'

These were the choices:
1. The Myrtles Plantation
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/Myrtles_000.jpg
(I can't take credit for this shot. It came from the website)
We were supposed to go here a few years ago but Katrina beat us to it.:(

2. Las Vegas
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/001-1.jpg
(This is a postcard) We spent our honeymoon here.

3. Walt Disney World
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/Mk.jpg
(Taken from the WDW website)
Drum roll, Please!

He says very quickly, Disney World. What? Excuse me, is this your final answer, do you want to use a life line, poll the audience? Your answer is #3 WDW? That was indeed his final answer. I was absolutely stunned. Never in a world of a million dreams would I have thought he would pick WDW. I secretly had hoped that he would pick WDW. :cool1: :woohoo: :dance3:

The easy part was done. I had no idea that I was going to be a Disney freak by the beginning of 2008.

Next up - Where we gonna' stay?

lazydoxy66

06-08-2008, 04:03 PM

Thanks for being the first to sign on Lydia. I'll try to put something on here every day until I get to the present.:goodvibes

2BusyPlanning

06-08-2008, 06:38 PM

Next up - Where we gonna' stay?
Where!!!??? I know it's 3 months til your trip, so I guess you already have your reservations. Hmmmm... I'll go right in the middle and say Port Orleans.

Am I right?

OK, I'll wait and hear the whole story. I'm shocked that your DH picked WDW. Mine would have picked the beach! :rotfl:

lazydoxy66

06-09-2008, 03:11 PM

This is a big decision. WDW has so many great looking resorts. Where do you start. This would have been early in 2007 when I started browsing WDW.com. I didn't know about the DISboards yet. I didn't think to go look in a book store for various guides. All I knew is that I wanted to stay somewhere I'd never stayed before and I was kinda' hooked on the idea of a villa. I finally took some info. to DH. ( I always try to include him in all decisions. That way he can't blame it all on me if he doesn't like it.:rotfl2: )

AKL
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/AK.jpg
or
WL
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/wilderness_lodge.jpg

Both of us liked WL.

By the way, for anyone who thinks WDW is out of their budget - I actually did start putting money aside in Sept. of 2006 for our anniversary trip. $120-$150 a month to be exact. I just knew that in 24 months I was going to WDW and I wanted around $3000 in my vacation account by then. It takes planning and patience. WDW is worth the wait. I've waited 19yrs, 24months is a no sweat deal, right?:worried:

As I said, we both liked WL. So I started getting package prices from WDW.com. A villa is pretty salty. I go to DH and let him know the damage. Villa vs. standard room. If we get the villa we won't need the DDP. We can take our own food with us. DH says 'We'll be on vacation, you don't want to cook!, We just need a place to sleep and take a shower.''http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/bettys1.jpg Betty is my hero. However my DH does have moments of sheer genius. He is very good about bringing me back to reality.

So POR it is. Wait a minute. I thought we were staying in WL??!!:tilt:

Next - What did I miss here?

Disclaimer: All these pictures, again, came from their respective websites.:)

lazydoxy66

06-10-2008, 03:31 PM

Well....
About mid-way through 2007, I got an opportunity to expand my job-set skills. I think that's what they called it. Anyway, I worked a day shift job for the first time in decades. Mon.-Fri., 8 hrs. - Quite a change from my usual 12hr nights, 3 on 3 off. It really threw a wrench in my personal life. I didn't think about WDW for a couple of months. I mean, I had over a year until we would be going, right?

So when I finally got my mouse ears back on, and I looked at my 'saved vacation @ WL', not booked yet, I decided that I didn't want to stay in virtually another cabin/woods type resort. We had stayed in a cabin in Gatlinburg in 2006. Time for a change.

I found these at WDW.com
POFQ
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/Port_Orleans_FQ.jpg
and POR
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/Port_Orleans_riverside.jpg
Absolutely beautiful!!

I saw that PO was moderate pricing. Cool!:cool2:
Back to DH, who is tired of making decisions. I told him I liked POR best. He did too! Very Cool! He especially liked the part about saving money.

I booked POR on-line the first part of Jan. 2008!!!:cool1:
Room with water view, 2 adults, 7 days, DDP, Park Hopper for 5 days plus insurance = $2,25960. I also let them know it was our anniversary.

DH wanted to drive to WDW. I said as long as we add an extra day going and coming home to stop overnight, that's fine with me. I refuse to start a vacation tired and cranky. (DH really doesn't like to fly, he won't admit it. He had to take Dramamine when we flew to Vegas.) And this will give us some time to sight-see on the way down.

Now I had to rent a car and find somewhere midway between us and WDW to stay.

Next up: Discovering the DIS and other helpful tools.

2BusyPlanning

06-10-2008, 06:12 PM

Where is everybody?!

Hey! I was right! (or am I?) Very cool place to stay. We stayed there a couple of times. The first time it was Alligator Bayou and the other was the mansion side. Both visits were during the "Dixie Landing" years. We enjoyed it very much. Both sides of Riverside are beautiful. If you are streering away from rustic, I would have requested the Mansion side. But, all sides are great.

I am looking forward to hearing more... ::yes::

lazydoxy66

06-12-2008, 12:08 AM

Lydia, I think there are just too many great TRs out there right now. Darn DISers!:rotfl2:

Thanks for the tip on the styles at POR. Actually, DH likes the rustic and I like the mansions. I let them know it was our anniversary - didn't make a pref. on room other than water view. We'll just have to wait and see!:confused3 I like surprises!

I was going to make another installment but I got side-tracked. There's always tomorrow.

lazydoxy66

06-12-2008, 10:22 PM

I have to admit, at this point of time, I thought I was close to being done with my planning. :lmao: :lmao: Then I found a book at one of those big bookstore chains. You know the one with the latte bar.
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/Latte.jpg
(Photo courtesy of Wikipedia.)

DH was looking for a book by Dean Koontz. I wandered over to the travel section. There are quite a few books about Disney. (DUH) Most had the word 'guide' in them. I decided things had to have changed in 19 years,(Another DUH!) buying one of these guides couldn't hurt.

After looking through about 10 of them, (Here it comes) I decided on 'The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World - 2008', henceforth known as UG. (Wait for it) The book has everything you could ever want to know about WDW and the Orlando area parks. (BAM!) This is where reality slapped me in the face. Holy smokes!!:faint: I knew nothing.:eek: I am sooo not going to panic!

I read 775 pages in less than 3 days, only skipping the sections about children and special needs since I have neither. My Disney freak emerged.:hyper: Panic set in. (Ping, Ping, Ping) A thousand new terms bounced around in my head, a hundred websites had to be looked at, I really need to figure out where we are going to eat so I can make ADRs, and now I need to know which park to go to on what day!!:scared1: That's when I found the DISboards, Thanks UG.

Next: Whew, I'm Not Nuts After All!

lazydoxy66

06-13-2008, 03:37 PM

I'm out of time again today.:mad: If you haven't seen it yet, I have another TR entitled 'Disney Past - A Tribute to My Disney Dad'. If you can see signatures the link is listed below.

IlovemythreeC's

06-13-2008, 05:11 PM

Hey! I found your pre-trip. I am excited to hear about your plans!

lazydoxy66

06-13-2008, 10:53 PM

Hey! I found your pre-trip. I am excited to hear about your plans!

Yea! :thumbsup2 I'm so glad you're on board. Thanks for joining me and Lydia.
I'm at work right now. (Break time). I can't do photos from here just comments. I've been trying to add info. every day. As you can see sometimes my days just aren't long enough. I'm on vacation next week. Maybe I can get us caught up to the present by the end of it.

teruterubouzu

06-14-2008, 10:32 AM

Hi! I am looking forward to reading the rest of your trip planning. I found your report via the very sweet thread you posted about your father.

I'm in a similar situation as you trip-wise. It's been 21 years since I've been to WDW and obviously, a lot has changed. I don't actually have a trip booked *yet*, but I'm trying very hard to convince my boyfriend that it would be a great place to vacation.

lazydoxy66

06-14-2008, 04:00 PM

And if I am, I've got a lot of company.:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

Wow! The DISboards! What can I say that you all don't already know. If you can't find it here, you won't find it, period!! I was on a whirlwind of discovery.

:offtopic: By the way, at the end of January, I was able to go back to my previous position of anonymity on the night shift. :laughing:

I found out there are a whole bunch of discounts and freebies just waiting to be snatched up. I knew I could get a discount through my insurance on things like car rental and hotels. Didn't know I could get some through my credit card co. Mousesavers.com has all kinds of discount codes for all kinds of stuff. There is also a thread on the DIS with freebies.

My employer gets a discount on car rental @ National. Lafayette doesn't have quite as many choices of car rental companies as the bigger cities. I stuck with National because it's located in a more convenient area for us. I would love to rent a bigger more stylish car for our vacation. However, I also didn't want to bust the bank on gas. We're going with a Malibu.http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/08_Chevrolet_Malibu_LT.jpg

The best discount I could dig up was through Master Card. I just went to the MC website and looked for car rental under the discount section.(Visa also does this) They saved me $15. I also used a National code for another $28 off. You have to keep checking on these discounts. They are only good for a certain time frame and change a lot. Total for 10 days rental = $267.84. I didn't think that was too bad. I booked our car at the end of Feb.

People keep asking me about the gas. The way I see it, if we weren't going on vacation, we would be driving to work. We would be filling up 2 cars at least once that week. The first full tank for WDW is already in the rental. We'll be using WDW transportation while there at the parks. With the Malibu we should get about 30 miles to the gallon. That means we are only out 1 to 2 tanks of gas. I can afford that for a WDW trip. I'll keep track of this for my TR after the trip.

Next: What's Halfway Between Indiana and WDW?

lazydoxy66

06-15-2008, 03:29 PM

I got a little ahead of myself in the last post. The beggining of February was the nutty period.

I think I was on the internet every day looking at clothes, bags, shoes, Dis stuff, packing lists, dining menus, touring plans and hotels along our route at the halfway point of the drive down.

I was collecting gobs of paperwork with 'very,very important' information. I needed somewhere to keep it. This is what I came up with:
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/DisneyBagandBooks001-1.jpg
My WDW Bible. It's just a simple binder with a couple of pockets inside. Not expensive. I bought the stickers at 'Dollar Tree' and the transfer lettering at 'Hobby Lobby'.
And I decided, early on, that I wanted a daily journal to write in while on vacation at the World.
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/DisneyBagandBooks002-1.jpg
Front, inside.
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/DisneyBagandBooks004-1.jpg
Back, inside
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/DisneyBagandBooks005-1.jpg
I found this at 'Dollar Tree' also. It's just a cheap little notebood, about 5" x 6". I added stickers and lettering to it too.

It is a little over 1,000 miles from my front door to WDW. (I'm trying not to think about that too hard.) I started looking for places around Atlanta on 75, not too close to Atlanta, though. I looked south, thinking it might be best to get through Atlanta on that first day. I compared interests and hotels at different towns/cities. Tanger Outlet Mall is always a nice place to go and spend money. However, the hotels in that area :scared1: - not so good according to reviews on Tripadvisor.com.

Actually, the halfway mark would be north of Atlanta. I found what looks to be a 'peach' of a town called Cartersville. The Comfort Inn at this town had good reveiws.
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/CartersvilleGA.jpg
It looks like one of those nice local towns, with beautiful buildings, good food and nice people. The Etowah Indian Mounds are near here also. I think it will be a pleasant stop. And I got a discount on the hotel room through my insurance - $59.13/night, tax included. I booked it for the way back home too.

Next: ADRs and BAD NEWS!

2BusyPlanning

06-15-2008, 09:45 PM

Very cute organizational tools! (big word, huh?)
I will have to check out our local Dollar Tree. I brought some neon lime green glow bracelets and necklaces there for our last trip. I wore just a couple and ended up giving some away to kids sitting close by (for Spectro and Hallowishes).

I can't wait to hear what you booked for ADRs. (I booked mine just this morning!!! Yay!) And bad news? I hope it's not tooooo bad. :(

the4princesses

06-15-2008, 10:51 PM

Hi just wanted to tell you po por both are very nice places last year we stayed at the po, i see you were going to stay at a plantation a few years ago, it is just like the one you wanted to stay at before!!
Very nice,pools and you can ride the boat to wdw and you can take it to downtown disney. The restaurant at the hotel is Boatright's you would love it!!
The food is great!! New Orleans style!!
Do you have the dining plan?
If you do, these are some places you would love to eat: you will need to get your adr soon, they fill up fast.

1. Coral Reef, the best #1@EPCOT:yay:
you can call Coral Reef and tell them you are celb. you Anv. This place has a fish tank all around it!! They have a diver that will go down and come to the glass and hold a sign up and it will say what ever you want it to say Like
HAPPY 10th ANNIVERSARY!!
you can also e-mail pictures and they will make a personal menu for you and your dh!!
Call WDW and tell them want you want to do and they will give you the #
to call to coral Reef.
2. Libery Tree at MK It is great!
3.Boatrights at PO
4.Wispering Canyon @WL
5.50's Prime time @DHS
6.O'hanas@MK
They are our favorite places!!

I have to tell you anyplace you stay on Disney Prop. you will love!!
We will be at POP Sept. 2-11th,2008
With free Dining!!

OH, go to MK City Hall they will give you a pin that say's Happpy Anv.
every place you go they will celb. it with you when they we the pin!!
Like give you all special deserts!!
Congratulate you all!!
It will be the most magical time you will every have!!

CAN YOU TELL I'M ADDICTED TO DISNEY!!:rotfl2:
This will be our 2nd time to go with Free dining!!
We have had the best time getting to eat and expierencing all these great Places!!

I hope I have been a help, if you have any questions I will do my best to help!!
Have a wonderful 10th Anv.
Kathy:flower3:

lazydoxy66

06-16-2008, 03:18 AM

lazydoxy66

06-16-2008, 02:46 PM

Ding! And on this floor you will find that you need to figure out where you will be so you can figure out where you will eat. ADR, TS, CS, Snack. OMGoodness! It's like a domino effect and it's picking up steam.

ADR - Advanced Dining Reservation. Definition from UG - "In reality, however, you have a Priority Seating, because you're still only guaranteed to be accorded priority over walk-ins." :confused: So why are these so important? I mean, this meant that not only did I have to find menus to the restaurants so I could decide where to eat, I had to kinda know what park I was going to be in on which day. A whole other nightmare.:tongue: My insides at this point, remember I don't like having a plan, are screaming 'Get out while you can!' My brain was saying, 'Suck it up, pansy, put on your flak jacket and dive in!'

I dived in! At this time the park hours for Sept. had not been posted yet. I started looking at restaurants. DH and I have similar tastes in food. Although he likes fish and seafood way more than me. I've dined at a few 'fine' French places, DH is more comfortable at McD's. We both enjoy trying new tastes and we are fairly easy to please.

2 restaurants from my previous trip were a must:
50's Prime Time Cafe (PTC)
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Disney/Disney1989038.jpg
and the Luau at the Poly.
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Disney/Disney1989010.jpg

I loved the way I felt when I walked in PTC in 1989. It was like walking into my grandma's house. It was so comforting. We had a great CM. He played the part of a cousin. Sat right down next to me and started talking about how Aunt so and so was in the kitchen trying to make us something good to eat, and how we better eat all out veggies or she'd be mad. Oh, and keep your elbows off the table or no dessert! It was so much fun.

The Polynesian Reveiw(Spirit of Aloha, SoA) was outstanding. I like poly food and the show was terrific. A good change of pace for the week. This will be our ann. dinner. And yes they know. I hope it is still as good as I remember. I've seen mixed reveiws.

I showed DH the menus for these and got no arguments. I had carved the other 3 days of TS (table service) restaurants down to 14 or so and took those menus to DH also. Yeah, I got that look again and had to explain why we were doing this so early in the year. I figured since I picked 2 he could pick the others.

Next : ADRs and BAD NEWS! Part 2

2BusyPlanning

06-16-2008, 07:25 PM

OK, I understand now. I finally looked at your posts about your Dad. I must say, I'm sorry for your recent loss and it is so nice that you have all of those great memories.

I have the same picture on Main Street, where the flower carts are. I swear I am wearing a red tank top, too! I will try and find it...

I still can't believe your last trip to WDW was in 1989! My husband and I visited MGM that fall for our honeymoon. We also ate at the 50's Prime Time back then. Over the years, we stopped putting it on our list of "must-eats". It just seems like they don't play around much anymore. But, we've added it back on for our December trip. So, we'll see...

Can't wait for more! :surfweb:

the4princesses

06-16-2008, 08:16 PM

Hey 2BP, If you want a preview of the bad, click on this thread - http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1847173 :sad1: Warning!! It is sad but also fun.

T4P - Just hold your horses. I'm gettin' to all of that. ;) Thanks for the tips.:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

I've been so immersed in this trip, I'm surprized I don't wake up with newly grown mouse ears!:goodvibes

Hi!! I did not know that you had been to wdw before!!:( Oh boy!! I sure was going on and on!!:eek: You were going :hyper: :hyper: :hyper:
anyway,, have you been to coral reef? did you know about the diver???
HELP ME FEEL LIKE I TOLD YOU SOMETHING YOU DID NOT KNOW???

hahahahah!!:idea: :idea: :idea: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

Where you able to get any ADR??

Hope It all works out for you!! Have a great day!!
When in Sept. will you be at WDW?
We will be at POP Sept. 2-11,2008.
We have our ADR.

Oh I think you can find the park hours for Sept. because that's how my dd20
set our ADR to the park hours . That way we knew which ones have EPH!!

Have a great night!!
Kathy:flower3:

lazydoxy66

06-19-2008, 08:59 AM

lazydoxy66

06-19-2008, 09:58 AM

OK, sorry about the delay. Did I say I was going to have us caught up by the end of this week?:confused3 Busy, Busy, Busy.

Where was I? Oh yea, ADRs and DH. I have to admit. Although DH was kind of reluctant to engage in the planning at first, when I started talking about food and showed him the other restaurant info., he became very interested. Hmmm??

His first choice-(Hey T4P LOOK!) The Coral Reef. If it has an aquarium, we're there!:fish: His second choice - The Big River Grill and Brew Works. If it has beer, we're there. His third choice: (I kinda helped with this one) Boma. Sounds interesting and yummy!

By the time we had the 'where for eats' figured out, the park schedule was out. I used the guidelines in the UG to help me figure out which parks on what days. This helped me figure out which restaurants on what days. Now I just needed to wait for that magical 180 day mark. March 11th for me. I had to work that day so I figured March 12th would be OK.

March 12th a tragedy struck my family. My father passed away very unexpectedly.:( He wasn't expecting to pass and we weren't expecting him to pass. Things were a mess. He hadn't planned anything. He had some major bills. A house that would need to be fixed up and sold. It took some time for us, my brother and me, to figure it out. I posted a tribute to him on the trip reports board, the link is in my siggie and in a previous post above. And let's just say, WDW dropped from my radar for a while.

I did manage through all of this to make my ADRs. Guess what? I got every one of them at the times I wanted.:cool: With the exception of BRG&BW. You have to make those with the restaurant 30 days prior. I have it marked on my calendar.

Here's our IT for WDW:
Sept. 7th - Arrive around 5ish, settle in, and eat CS @ POR. Might go to DTD.
Sept. 8th - EP, CS lunch, ressie for supper @ Coral Reef. Eve @ DHS?
Sept. 9th - DHS, ressie for lunch @ PTC. Eve. - boat to DTD and Ghirardelli's
Sept. 10th - MK, CS lunch, ressie @ BRG&BW, Carriage Ride @ POR.
Sept. 11th - AK, CS lunch, ressie @ Boma, explore AKL and do campfire stories.
Sept. 12th - OUR ANNIVERSARY!!!!! Make up for what we missed at MK and EP. ressie @ SoA. I am ordering a cake for this event.

Did I say anything about trying to lose weight so I can eat like the fat girl I am and not feel guilty at WDW???:p :p Food glorious food!

So what do you think?

Next: The Perfect Bag and Packing List

lazydoxy66

06-19-2008, 10:08 AM

Hi!! I did not know that you had been to wdw before!!:( Oh boy!! I sure was going on and on!!:eek: You were going :hyper: :hyper: :hyper:
anyway,, have you been to coral reef? did you know about the diver???
HELP ME FEEL LIKE I TOLD YOU SOMETHING YOU DID NOT KNOW???

hahahahah!!:idea: :idea: :idea: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

Where you able to get any ADR??

Hope It all works out for you!! Have a great day!!
When in Sept. will you be at WDW?
We will be at POP Sept. 2-11,2008.
We have our ADR.

Oh I think you can find the park hours for Sept. because that's how my dd20
set our ADR to the park hours . That way we knew which ones have EPH!!

Have a great night!!
Kathy:flower3:

Yes, you have helped me out. I am going to have the diver with a sign. Like I said, I want to rattle the 'oh so cool' disposition of that DH of mine. I've never seen that idea anywhere on the boards. Hopefully you've helped more than just me.
As you can see, we will be at WDW for Sept. 7th to 13th. You will be there at the same time. If you are going to be at a park the same as us, let me know. Maybe we can meet up.::yes::

lazydoxy66

06-19-2008, 11:22 AM

From the minute I signed on to the DIS, I started reading about what bag to carry @ WDW. The most popular one seemed to be the Baggallini Messenger Bag. I browsed several web sites and looked at a lot of bags. I am not a bag expert, however I thought the Baggallini looked the best.

With the help of my fellow DISers I was able to purchase it at a huge discount. It is specifically - Women's Baggallini MES160 Messenger Bag. Regular price @ Shoebuy.com - $31.45. Membership (free) discount - 10% and Promo discount - $10.00 off. Free shipping. Total cost = $19.30. I don't know if you can still get a promo discount or not. Here are some pics with some of my 'stuff'.

Front
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/DisneyTripStuff007-1.jpg
In the background you can see Kanga and Roo. They are sooo old.
Back
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/DisneyTripStuff009-1.jpg
Main compartment
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/DisneyTripStuff011-1.jpg
Front Interior Pocket
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/DisneyTripStuff012-1.jpg
Front Exterior Pocket
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/DisneyTripStuff013-1.jpg
Back Pocket
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/DisneyTripStuff010-1.jpg
Cell Phone Pocket on Strap
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/DisneyTripStuff008-1.jpg
Side Pocket #1, for water bottle
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/DisneyTripStuff015-1.jpg
Side Pocker #2, with velcro closure
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/DisneyTripStuff014-1.jpg
Me wearing it like I will at the WDW
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/DisneyBagandBooks001-2-1.jpg
Stuff from packing list
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/DisneyTripStuff003-1.jpg
Mister fan from Walmart - $4.95
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/DisneyTripStuff006-1.jpg
Tiny fan for DH ( I didn't think he'd like the mister) - $2 and change from Walmart
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/DisneyTripStuff005-1.jpg

The only complaint I can see right now is that I wish the bag strap was about 2-4 inches longer. I like my bags to be more towards my hips. I will be giving the mister and Baggallini a trial run next week. We are going on our yearly trek to Shipshewanna in N. Indiana. It's been super nice this week. I bet it will be hot next week. I'll let you know how they work.

As far as packing lists go - I took what I thought I would need from a couple of lists and printed up my own. Allearsnet and a poster on the boards have everything you could ever want. My definite recommendations for the parks: Sunscreen, Shout Wipes, Wet Ones and Ponchos. The Shout wipes and Wet ones are in my purse all the time, not just for vacation. I can't eat without either one of these things. My chest is a magnet for food and let's not get into the germ thing with hands.

Next: FREE DINING!?? and Clothing

lazydoxy66

06-19-2008, 11:29 AM

I welcome any and all questions and comments on this thread. Don't be shy, jump right in. I love all the different opinions on these boards. And all the great tips!:hippie:

2BusyPlanning

06-19-2008, 03:30 PM

Oh, boy! We're moving along nicely now! Looks like you are going to hop about the parks. We like to just get the base tickets and stay all day. Either go in late and stay late, or go early and leave early. But, this time it's just me and my DD20 and we can go from 8am-12am!!! Oh, we'll have my parents too - but they will probably leave out after dinner.

You chest is a magnet for food :lmao:
That's what my DH says to me all the time! You are so funny...

lazydoxy66

06-21-2008, 09:17 PM

I was just lookin' at the previous posts. I've got a lot of stuff. And I'm not done yet. I expect I'll be dragging out the "el grande" suit case any day now. Yep, I'm nuts. :crazy: I have officially crossed the line into Disney insanity. I just went to HD and grabbed some more LGMHs. I should have taken them all!!!!:laughing:

Here is a Picture of the elusive LGMH.
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/CatsandLMGH003-1.jpg
This is a must for all DISers!!! Unless you don't want to be bothered by your DISer buds??:rolleyes2

Now listen up! :listen: :listen: If you are new to Disney you need to know this next little secret. Now, I know there are a few people that would like to keep this info. a secret, I say share the wealth! If somebody is willing to put up with the heat and possible rain and take kids out of school they need to know!! I didn't know when I happened to book my trip. I just plain lucked out. I stumbled upon a thread called the 'free dining watch'. What's this all about? I clicked on it.
'Have they posted the dates yet?, Who does this apply to? Can I add it to my current booking?, Disney Visa Card holders get the first crack at it, then it's open to the public. etc., etc.' I nearly had heart failure. I still don't know the details. But I can tell you this-I GOT IT!!!!

WDW offers FREE DINING in September. The offer usually opens up in April.They allow DVisa to receive it 1 week prior to the general public. It's only open for specified resorts for a specified time. I just watched the 'watch' thread and called during the first week the offer was open to the public. I got a great CM, Persia, at the WDTC and she hooked me up, no problem. This freebie saved me $400 plus!:banana: :banana: !!! I never thought being married in Sept. was that big of a deal until now. I just think of it as a little extra anniversary gift from WDW.

Clothing! I started buying clothing, specifically for WDW, early on. I know it is going to be steamy. I focused on 'wicking' material. The 2 best sites I found were http://www.shirtsupplier.com and http://www.sierratradingpost.com.
Wicking shirts and shorts can be expensive. These sites have great prices. Sometimes the selections and sizes are limited. However, they get new inventory all the time, you need to keep checking. I haven't had any trouble with the merchandise I've ordered. Their delivery is very prompt - 3 to 5 days most of the time.

I also bought a pair of hiking sandals at sierra - Kamik. Sorry, Croc people, but no way. I also don't wear socks with my sandals. I wanted something comfortable. Merrells and Tevas are too expensive. The Kamiks were on clearance - $15. Plus I got a 10% dicount for my first order. Guess what? They are great!. I've tried them on all day treks. No blisters, no chafing and they fit perfect. You can see them in the top right corner of this picture.
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/DisneyTripStuff003-1.jpg

Next: My Final Estimate and a Recap

the4princesses

06-21-2008, 10:54 PM

hey how are you!! this is our 2nd time going to pop with free dining you are going to love it !!

We had a friend that went in 2006 and told us about it!! :cool1 I just could not believe it!!::yes:: But it was true! Come April 2007 we are watching with all our might!!:banana:

Then came 2008!!:love: :love: We just could not pass it up!! We will be at POP Sept. 2-11th with free dining!!!

Oh go to this site and look at my dd19's report!! She has a count down to wdw from 2007!!:dance3: WE ARE GOING TO MAKE ONE FOR 2008 SOON!!:yay:
WE WENT TO HD AND GOT ABOUT 60 OF THE MICKEY HEADS AND LOOK AT THE WINDOW DECORATION MY DD19 DID!! SHE'S THE BEST!!:dance3: :dance3:
:cutie:

PLEASE WHEN YOU GO TO HER TR PLEASE COMMENT ON HER SITE SHE'S HOPING TO GET A LOT OF PEOPLE TO DO SOOOOO!! popcorn:: popcorn::

THANK'S KATHY:cutie:

the4princesses

06-21-2008, 10:56 PM

OH SORRY THIS IS THE SITE!http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1858799.

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!
kATHY

lazydoxy66

06-23-2008, 01:24 PM

Alright so most of the work of planning is done at this point. I've got the ressies for hotels and car and dining complete. I've paid for the trip, as far as WDW's part. I've got money in the bank to cover the rest. Here's my complete IT including some extras.

Sept. 5th - Friday
I pick up the rental car and we pack it that evening. I am packing a separate duffle for the overnights at Georgia so we can leave the big suitcase in the trunk. I'm also going to fry some chicken and make some kind of salad. I thought it would be nice to stop at a park or rest stop and have a picnic lunch on the way down.

Saturday - Leave between 4 and 5AM. If we see anything interesting to visit on the way down, we've got plenty of time to stop and enjoy it. Eat our picnic lunch. Check in at Cartersville around 4PMish.

Sunday
Up early again. We would like to visit Gatorland before we go to WDW. DH loves reptiles. Next we will check in at POR around 5PM.:cool1: :cool1: This is my all time favorite shot of POR - Acadian Mansion from PO.org.
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/RiversideAcadianHouseThumb-1.jpg
Then we'll unpack, eat CS at the Riverside Mill Food Court and either explore the resort grounds or go to DTD.

Monday
Let the party begin! We are starting our vaca. at EP. CS lunch, probably the Tangerine Cafe?? Ride musts are Soarin' and TT. Dinner @ Coral Reef and we might go to DHS in the evening.

Tuesday
DHS day. Ride musts are ToT, R&R and TSM. Lunch @ 50's PTC. Dinner @ RMFC and DTD evening with a snack from Ghirardelli's

Wednesday
MK all the way. Grab a morning bite at the Main St. Bakery. Must do rides are PoTC, HM, JC, SM, BTMR. Not sure where we'll do lunch. Dinner @ BRG&BW.
Carriage ride @ POR in the evening.

Thursday
All day @ AK. Rides to do are KS, EE, Dinosaur. Lunch @ Flame Tree BBQ. Dinner at Boma. In the evening we are going to explore AKL and go to the fire side stories.

Friday
Open day. I suspect we will go back to MK. Take a mid-afternoon pool break then go to SoA. Plan to finish up our anniversary @ EP WS.

Saturday :headache:
Head home early AM. Staying @ Cartersville on the way back.

That's the basic plan. I know if we get most of our interests completed or things are just too crowded, we will park hop or go back to the pool. I am taking my UG touring plans. I will try them but no promises.:tilt:

$$$$$$$$
Show me 'da money.
WDW - POR for 6 nights w/park hopper for 5 days and Free dining = $1669.82
2 nights @ Cartersville $118.26
Rental Car $267.84
Gasoline 60 gal.@ $4.50, est. $270.00
Tips for 4 TS, one is buffet, 5th is SoA, tip included $51.00
Tips for Mousekeeping $12.00
Extra $$$ $500.00

Total $2888.92

Having our 10th Anniversary at WDW------------------PRICELESS!!

I've spent around $400.00 on clothes and other items relating to this trip. I will probably spend about another $50 to $100 on snacks, water and sodas for the coolers.

Next: You Know You've Gone over the Edge When....

2BusyPlanning

06-23-2008, 10:10 PM

lazydoxy66

06-25-2008, 12:08 PM

Your DH is going to LOVE the idea of free dining! There is something about men and not having to pay... he's going to love it. My DH experienced this last September (also our anniversary - ours is on the 23rd, so a little later in the month). He was in heaven! He kept asking me "Do we have to pay for this one? Do we have to pay for this one?" Nope! :woohoo:

You should have seen his face when I told him we were eating for free. He said, 'How'd you do that?' I answered, 'DISboards.com.' He originally gave me a little grief over talking about the DIS all the time. He hasn't said one negative thing since it saved us $400 +. :rotfl:

lazydoxy66

06-25-2008, 12:57 PM

1. You go one day without the DISboards and you break out into a cold sweat.
2. You make a ticker to add to your signature.
3. You see people hiding from you because they've heard enough about WDW.
4. You sing various tunes like Whistle while you work and It's a small world.
5. You test drive all your essential park gear months in advance.
6. You have your suitcase(s) packed 5 months before your departure.
7. You have more HDMH than you have walls to paint.
8. You make a count down calendar.
9. You start practicing your curtsey for the princesses.
10. You start making things to take with you to WDW.

#10 is the subject of this entry.
I couldn't find any lanyards to suit me. I wanted one to clip my world key and fast passes to. :idea: So I made 2. 1 for me and 1 for DH. We have enjoyed the PotC movies. With that theme in mind this is what I came up with:
DH's
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/Lanyards006.jpg
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/Lanyards004.jpg
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/Lanyards005.jpg

Mine
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/Lanyards001.jpg
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/Lanyards002.jpg
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/Lanyards003.jpg

I was a little worried about what DH would think of it. 'Hey, Mikey, he liked it!' He is more into this trip than I thought he would be at this point.:woohoo: Now these probably cost me more in the long run, but they are custom made!!;)

Just a side note here. My DH had a brain tumor removed 6 years ago. He came through with flying colors. Today we found out it is back.:( He will have to have surgery again followed this time by chemo. This probably won't happen until Oct. or later. It should not interfere with our WDW trip as long as he develops no physical problems. We've been through it before so it's not quite as scary this time. Still very serious though. It will be in the back of our minds from now until it's taken care of. It has been an emotional roller coaster year for us. WDW will be a welcomed respite.

Next: My Review of the Baggallini Messenger Bag

teruterubouzu

06-25-2008, 07:52 PM

I have to say I love the lanyards! More importantly though, I'm sorry to hear about your DH. That must be very scary. I hope you both are able to relax and have fun during your trip, ad that he does well with the treatment this fall.

lazydoxy66

06-25-2008, 08:25 PM

lazydoxy66

06-26-2008, 11:06 AM

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/DisneyBagandBooks001-2-1.jpg

I used it on a trip to the flea market at Shipshewana this past Tuesday. I wore it exactly as you see it in the picture above.
PROS:
1. Lots of room in this bag. You could fit everything and the kitchen sink in it.
2. Comfortable. No rashes or pinch points.
3. Secure. The Zippers are tough. They have padlock loops on them for extra security, if needed. I always buy a bag or purse with a strap long enough so that I can wear it in front of me.
4. Nylon. Easy to clean and water resistant.
5. The bag itself is very light weight. The weight will come from what you put in it. I didn't have much in it on this trip. I will have it a lot fuller @ WDW.
6. I love the key and pen holder in the front interior pocket.

CONS:
1. The strap, IMO, needs to be about 4" longer. As I am 5'6" this wasn't a huge problem. Someone with a longer torso might be uncomfortable wearing it like I do though.
2. The main compartment needs some dividers or some kind of pockets internally to help keep things orderly. I'll probably buy some clear mini totes to put things in.
3. The front interior pocket needs a change pocket and the 'credit card' pockets are very deep. I bought a cute little change purse at the flea market for my change and cards.

That's it. None of the cons would prevent me from buying another one. It is a very handy bag.

And since we are on the subject of reviews, let's talk about my Kamik sandals. I wore them the other day at the flea market also. Walked in them non-stop for 4 hrs.
Pros:
1. Light weight.
2. Good tread.
3. Easy to clean.
4. No pinch points or chafing.
5. Fit me perfectly.

Cons:
Only 1 and it really didn't pertain to me. I have a long, narrow foot, Size
9 1/2. The only thing skinny on me is my feet. God has a good sense of humor, don't you think? These sandals, as I said, fit me perfectly. Mine are a size 10. The straps are adjustable with velcro closures. However, I think anyone with a wide foot would have trouble with comfort on these particular sandals. If you have a wide foot you need to find a wide sandal.

Extra goodies I found!!!
:drive: Another helpful website, especially for anyone who is driving, http://www.floridasturnpike.com/ On this site you can calculate your toll, find construction/traffic info., learn about Sun Pass, and several other useful tidbits.

A great idea I found the other day on this website is for Disney themed envelopes to use for money, ie your kid's money, mousekeeping. They are adorable and the DISer who is providing them can even customize them with a name or whatever. :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 I printed some of them up, they are great! Here's the link, http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1755694

Next up: Packing. Yep, I'm gonna start now.

lazydoxy66

06-30-2008, 08:07 PM

Here's the proof! :upsidedow
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/Preparations/WDWMapsandPacking007-1.jpg

And this was a great idea from another DISer. I'm hoping I can just roll it up and secure it with a couple of small bungees or something.
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/Preparations/WDWMapsandPacking008.jpg

It's just a cheap 'over the door' shoe organizer. You can put all your toiletries in it and hang it on the back of the bathroom door in the resort room.

Hey, I've only got a couple of months left!!!:scared1: Time is flying like Tink!:tink:
In the tradition of all Disney freaks, I ordered the customized WDW maps the other day. They came on this past Saturday. I love them!:love:
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/Preparations/WDWMapsandPacking006.jpg
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/Preparations/WDWMapsandPacking001-1.jpg

These say it all. We are really going! This little poem on the inside of the envelope actually choked me up!:o
"With these special maps
that you now hold
Enchantment and fun
will surely unfold.

They tell of a trip
that's perfect for you
With wonder and magic-
your favorites, too.

So open them now
and be sure to grin
it's time to let your journey begin!":wizard:

Next: It's Not Stealing If They Are Free, Right?

2BusyPlanning

06-30-2008, 11:28 PM

My heart is with you both...

2BusyPlanning

06-30-2008, 11:33 PM

And I forgot all about what I wanted to comment on! I'm losing it...

Here is another thread on Mousekeeping envelopes. MrsHeg has some very nice ones, they are my favorites. :thumbsup2

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1138487

Glendamax

07-01-2008, 03:19 AM

HEY! I just popped over to send you my (latest) Intinerary! Will be back later to catch up on your report!!!! :surfweb:

Sat. 9/6 MK /// Dinner: Boma at 4:35 /// Nothing

Sun 9/7 AK /// Dinner: LeCellier at 6:15 /// EPCOT Illuminations

Mon. 9/8 EPCOT /// Dinner: Boma at 6:15 /// Nothing!

Tues. 9/9 MGM /// Dinner: Tony's at 5:35 /// MK Halloween Party

Wed. 9/10 MK /// Dinner: Cape May at 5:45 /// MGM Fantasmic

Thurs. 9/11 DTD /// EPCOT WS

Fri. 9/12 AK /// Dinner: Narcoosee's at 6 (may change to Jiko)

Sat. 9/13 Come Home :(

lazydoxy66

07-05-2008, 08:32 AM

So picture if you will, DH and I walking out of that famous orange and white, do it yourself handyman store. All I have in my possession is a triple pack of Kleenex tissues and about 40 Mickey Heads!:lmao: It has become, I fear, an addiction. :sad2: When I walk in my feet automatically head to the paint area. Even if I do have a legit. reason for being there. (The Kleenex was right inside the door, I couldn't miss the $2.00 sign. I should have grabbed 2 packs, but then I wouldn't have had room for the MHs.)

No, I've decided that, while I might need some group therapy, it's not stealing. If there was a sign there that said 'Hey, you DISers need to pay!', I would. They are FREE it's not stealing. I will admit that I am taking advantage of the situation!! I am only human. FREE is huge to me.
I'm going to put them on the door for peeps to sign. I made some too!
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/Preparations/FlowersandMH001-1.jpg
I realize my collection is not as huge as some others. However, from now until the day I die, I will be compelled to grab a Mickey Head every time I walk in to HD. Thanks, DIS.:crazy:

More Disney madness. I contacted 'Peggy's Sweets and More'. I've asked for her Romantic Room Decoration Package. We'll come back from EP and voila, our room will have a brand new look to it. PLUS CAKE!!:cake: Yum!!
I also asked her to send a letter to my DH. It will look like it came from Mickey himself. What the heck! You only live once and I don't know when we'll be back. I'll try to get a picture of his reaction when he gets it. It should arrive the first week of August. I think the title of my TR will be, 'Disney Overkill and the DH That Lived to Talk About It'. I can't wait!!

I made a trip to Wallyworld yesterday and look what I found:
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/Preparations/FlowersandMH003-1.jpg
Remember the Baggallini didn't have enough interior organization. They are actually pencil pouches. I thought these would be perfect to stow stuff in and then throw them in the bag. The lime ones are vinyl and should be water resistant, cool.:thumbsup2 The larger binder type are for storing my Mickey Heads.

Oh and if you can't tell, "I'm getting really excited about this trip now!!!!!":woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Next: ???

2BusyPlanning

07-05-2008, 10:24 AM

Home Depot for Kleenex?! That is so funny... I always wonder if I should walk through the check-outs with the paint samples in my hand or stuff 'em in my pockets or purse. The later would make people think I'm stealing something (else) and the first would be too obvious (having 20 of the same color).

Which method did you go for? :confused3

havinfun

07-07-2008, 05:29 AM

Just a side note here. My DH had a brain tumor removed 6 years ago. He came through with flying colors. Today we found out it is back.:( He will have to have surgery again followed this time by chemo. This probably won't happen until Oct. or later. It should not interfere with our WDW trip as long as he develops no physical problems. We've been through it before so it's not quite as scary this time. Still very serious though. It will be in the back of our minds from now until it's taken care of. It has been an emotional roller coaster year for us. WDW will be a welcomed respite.

I am so sorry about DH. He is in my prayers. I just ended my cancer treatments. I hope he does well with his treatments. Enjoy yourselves at Disney. I know it will be on your mind, but sometimes you maybe having so much fun you will briefly forget about it. Have a great trip. I am enjoying your report.

How was the flea market at Shipshawanna? Did you find any bargains that you could use on your trip? I love that flea market and have never made through the whole thing.

Your pre-trip report is great. You have really good ideas. Thank you for posting.

Hsminnie

07-07-2008, 07:22 AM

lazydoxy66

07-07-2008, 10:54 PM

I'm sorry to hear about your husband and hope this trip provides some much needed relaxation!

Awesome PTR!! I'm going to sub and will be waiting impatiently for each new installment.

Here's a shameless plug for my own ridiculously long PTR. We leave Thursday!! :)

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1858002

Thank you! I'll pop over to your PTR in a few. I've been reading all of them that I can.

Home Depot for Kleenex?! That is so funny... I always wonder if I should walk through the check-outs with the paint samples in my hand or stuff 'em in my pockets or purse. The later would make people think I'm stealing something (else) and the first would be too obvious (having 20 of the same color).

Which method did you go for? :confused3

Eh, I just put them in my purse. I figure if they want to look they can ask. I've got nothing to hide!! It would be pretty sad to be hauled in to jail for stealing MHs.:laughing:

I am so sorry about DH. He is in my prayers. I just ended my cancer treatments. I hope he does well with his treatments. Enjoy yourselves at Disney. I know it will be on your mind, but sometimes you maybe having so much fun you will briefly forget about it. Have a great trip. I am enjoying your report.

How was the flea market at Shipshawanna? Did you find any bargains that you could use on your trip? I love that flea market and have never made through the whole thing.

Your pre-trip report is great. You have really good ideas. Thank you for posting.

Thanks for the prayers!
Shipshewanna was OK. The bargains aren't as plentyful as they used to be. I always stock up on Molly's candles, 12 for $36 plus tax. They're in pint jars but they burn forever and smell wonderful.:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 We got there at 7:30 AM and were done going through it all by 10:30. The only thing I got for the trip was the change purse. I love the garden stuff, plants and decor. Most of it was just priced too high for me. No offense, but I think if you were from Chicago it would be a real bargain. Not if you are from central or southern Indiana. We also go to the cheese shop - Das Kase House. They make the cheese there and it is very good. The prices are decent too. We usually eat in Middlebury at a diner in town. It's Amish and yummy. Kind of a local place so the prices are good there too. The homemade pies are to die for!!!!;)

Thanks for joining us on my thread!!!!

Hey all!
I'll try to do an update in the next couple of days. My DH and I were both off work for the holiday and we decided to get some home projects done. I've been super busy. Now I'm back to the job until Thurs.

2 MONTHS LEFT:cool1: :cool1:

Mulanish

07-10-2008, 09:14 PM

lazydoxy66

07-11-2008, 02:18 AM

Your PTR has been so helpful to me! I've still got more than 5 months, but I love your "test drive" of the Baggallini--I think it will be do-able for me thanks to your review! :cool1:

You and your DH will be in my thoughts and prayers. :goodvibes

Thank you for the thoughts and prayers. :flower3:

I'm glad I could help. That's part of the reason I'm doing this. I just like to be prepared for anything. I was only a girl scout for 1 year. I guess that was enough.

lazydoxy66

07-11-2008, 03:10 AM

for the following announcement... for station identification... OK just because I feel like it. I know, I know - very unDisney.

I just wanted to show you what I've been up to. In case you hadn't heard, Indiana is getting just a little rain this summer. Last year even the weeds were dying do to the lack of water. This year everything is green and huge. Or waterlogged and mud, depending on where you live. (My prayers to all that have suffered from floods.)

I've been playing with my camera and photobucket.com. Here's some pics of flowers, and a couple of 'critters' from my yard.
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These are my fav's.

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I forgot to tell you about the cats. Our dogs were going nuts one day around a part of our deck that we are ripping out. Queenie was digging to China and I couldn't get her to stop.
DH came home and I told him about our 'critter getters' antics. So DH went to investigate. He said he could here kittens under the boards!!:guilty: It was a good thing we were already tearing out that particular area. We had to pull up the boards to get the kittens out. I was afraid if we left them, my faithful companions would have a field day.

There were 4. They were about 4-5 weeks old. 2 females and 2 males. 3 were orange tabbies and 1 was black. DH has been wanting some barn cats. We kept the 2 shown above. Storm is the black male and Ember is the tabby female. The other 2 were adopted by other families. (And just so you know, our barn is insulated and finished on the inside, with heat and A/C. These cats are livin' large.) We had to bottle feed them at first. They did very well, as you can tell. The vet. says they are in great shape.

Well, I guess I can talk and think about more than just Disney. Who knew???

2BusyPlanning

07-11-2008, 09:13 AM

the4princesses

07-11-2008, 10:37 AM

Hi I see you have a AC barn?? What do you keep in that AC'ed barn??
Counting down the days, until we leave!!:banana:

dogodisney

07-11-2008, 10:41 AM

I'm enjoying your PTR. Your planning experiences sound so much like mine. (I could have written some of it).
You are lucky that your DH is into this trip and is willing to help you plan it. I tried to get mine to sit down with me last night to go over what I have down so far and plan our budget. I got a few mns of his attention then got up to go watch TV. I wasn't finished discussing everything with him so I will finish planning it I'm on my own and he'll just have to deal with my decisions. :rolleyes1

And I'll just keep reading your report so I can get excited with someone who understands the joy of planning and the addiction that comes with it. :lmao:

I am not far from Cartersville, GA. I think you'll be happy staying in that area. I have been to the Etowah mounds. The evening tour is very interesting.

A good place to stop for gas is in Tifton, GA. I have found it to have some of the lowest prices along I-75.

We are going for FD the same time you are. Sept. 6-13th and we will be staying at POR. We will will be celebrating my DD's 14th birthday on the 6th.

Your flowers are beautiful and so are your kitties. I also have two. One is black (Princess) and the other is calico. (Pumpkin becasue she has a black triangle above her nose)

May God Bless your husband (and you) for a uneventful and full recovery. May he bless you will a wonderfully memorable vacation. :hug:

Looking forward to your next installment...........

lazydoxy66

07-11-2008, 11:30 PM

Beautiful gardens! (and the kitties are cute, too)

I can't get anything to grow here, too hot and dry. Plus, I can't get anyone to water things, like we should.

You have 2 months to go, yay! I have an agonizing 154 days left. I know... it goes by fast. But, it's not going fast enough this year.

Can't wait to hear more!

I hoped someone would like the flowers. I'm no green thumb. If you notice, it's all the easy stuff. Water definitely helps!
Are you going to do a PTR/TR? Christmas would be so cool!

Hi I see you have a AC barn?? What do you keep in that AC'ed barn??
Counting down the days, until we leave!!:banana:

The barn contains the reason we live out here in the boonies. CARS. Nothing special. Just junked ones that he says he will restore - someday. When we saw the carlift in the one side of the barn, well just let me say, it's a good thing the house was in good shape! The 'barn' even has a full bath!;)

I'm enjoying your PTR. Your planning experiences sound so much like mine. (I could have written some of it).
You are lucky that your DH is into this trip and is willing to help you plan it. I tried to get mine to sit down with me last night to go over what I have down so far and plan our budget. I got a few mns of his attention then got up to go watch TV. I wasn't finished discussing everything with him so I will finish planning it I'm on my own and he'll just have to deal with my decisions. :rolleyes1

And I'll just keep reading your report so I can get excited with someone who understands the joy of planning and the addiction that comes with it. :lmao:

I am not far from Cartersville, GA. I think you'll be happy staying in that area. I have been to the Etowah mounds. The evening tour is very interesting.

A good place to stop for gas is in Tifton, GA. I have found it to have some of the lowest prices along I-75.

We are going for FD the same time you are. Sept. 6-13th and we will be staying at POR. We will will be celebrating my DD's 14th birthday on the 6th.

Your flowers are beautiful and so are your kitties. I also have two. One is black (Princess) and the other is calico. (Pumpkin becasue she has a black triangle above her nose)

May God Bless your husband (and you) for a uneventful and full recovery. May he bless you will a wonderfully memorable vacation. :hug:

Looking forward to your next installment...........

:wave: Welcome!!
Have you talked food yet? That always seems to get their attention.

Thanks for the tip on the gas. I kinda' remember seeing Tifton on my treks before. I was hoping that I wasn't wrong about Cartersville.

What a great B-day your DD will have! We are trying to get a meet and greet together for Sept. 9th or 10th at POR. It would be for all DISers who were interested, but especially the POR peeps. 1gr8mouse and corkery719 are in on it. Keep an eye on the Sept peeps thread by Kroy. I'll PM ya' when we figure it out.

I haven't owned a cat for a long time. I forgot how nuts they are!!:tigger: :simba: We almost named out tabby Pumpkin. Your Pumpkin sounds adorable.

Thanks for sending the well wishes too!!

dogodisney

07-12-2008, 07:16 AM

2BusyPlanning

07-12-2008, 09:13 AM

I hoped someone would like the flowers. I'm no green thumb. If you notice, it's all the easy stuff. Water definitely helps!
Are you going to do a PTR/TR? Christmas would be so cool!
Oh, I've thought about it... I guess my last one wasn't too interesting. I only had a handful of people reading. The thing I am concentrating on with this trip is finding the nerve to photograph our meals. I don't want people to stare while I do this, but I enjoy other food reports and want to give back! :rotfl2:
The barn contains the reason we live out here in the boonies. CARS. Nothing special. Just junked ones that he says he will restore - someday. When we saw the car lift in the one side of the barn, well just let me say, it's a good thing the house was in good shape! The 'barn' even has a full bath!;)
My DH would die for that barn!!! He always has a "restore" job in the works.

(Pssst... could you post a pic of the car lift so I can show him?!)

momtoty2001

07-12-2008, 09:25 PM

Thank you so much for a GREAT PTR. My DH, me, DS (6) and DD(5) leave for our 1st!! WDW trip on Aug. 28th and are frantically trying to plan as we just booked our trip 5 days ago:eek:
Was looking for a good review on what type of purse/backpack to bring and loved your review of the Baggallini. I am 6'0 tall and was wondering if you thought it would be too small for someone as tall as I?

Thanks again and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your DH..:goodvibes

Wannabe Belle

07-13-2008, 12:55 AM

Hey there!!!

I love your pics. You are very gifted. And don't you love :love: photobucket!!!

Thanks for commenting on my PTR!!!!

Waiting for more!! ;)

lazydoxy66

07-13-2008, 10:56 PM

DH eats anything so he's not too concerned about the food. :sad2: He knows how much I've put into planning this trip so I guess he isn't worried about it or just doesn't care. :confused3
Please let me know the details about the Dis meet. I'll keep an eye out for the Sept peeps thread by Kroy.

A man not concered with food. WOW! You have my sympathies. I guess you could look at it another way - He must completely trust your judgement!!:thumbsup2 On the meet and greet, it looks like Tuesday the 9th. Not sure on time or where at POR. Any thoughts?

Oh, I've thought about it... I guess my last one wasn't too interesting. I only had a handful of people reading. The thing I am concentrating on with this trip is finding the nerve to photograph our meals. I don't want people to stare while I do this, but I enjoy other food reports and want to give back! :rotfl2:

My DH would die for that barn!!! He always has a "restore" job in the works.

(Pssst... could you post a pic of the car lift so I can show him?!)

Do you shamelessly let everyone know about your TR? As you know I let everyone know. I even put links in my siggie. That's the way I find most of the TRs I read. You know I'll read it. Shoot I'll advertise it for you.

:scared1: You want me to take a picture of that side of the barn!!!!:eek: :eek: :eek: Remember what I said about DH's organization skills. My Jimmy is parked on the lift right now. I think it's been there for about 6 months now. Nothing seems to be happening. (He wrecked it, a whole other story.) I'll see what I can do. I may not come back alive!;)

Thank you so much for a GREAT PTR. My DH, me, DS (6) and DD(5) leave for our 1st!! WDW trip on Aug. 28th and are frantically trying to plan as we just booked our trip 5 days ago:eek:
Was looking for a good review on what type of purse/backpack to bring and loved your review of the Baggallini. I am 6'0 tall and was wondering if you thought it would be too small for someone as tall as I?

Thanks again and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your DH..:goodvibes

Your welcome. Thanks for joining us.
It really depends on the length of your torso and where you like the bag to rest. The top of the bag starts on me around 13" to 15" below my shoulder. I am about 17" from shoulder to waist. I have a large shelf, if you get my drift. If you are not quite as endowed that might help some. I hope this helps. Thanx for the well wishes, too.:flower3:

Hey there!!!

I love your pics. You are very gifted. And don't you love :love: photobucket!!!

Thanks for commenting on my PTR!!!!

Waiting for more!! ;)

You are welcome and THANK YOU!!!:hug: I know, I know, what about that PM. I'll do that right now!

Native NYer

07-13-2008, 11:01 PM

Just found your ptr and LOVE it!!!

lazydoxy66

07-13-2008, 11:19 PM

Just found your ptr and LOVE it!!!

:welcome: :crowded: Thank you, Thank you. The more the merrier!

lazydoxy66

07-14-2008, 04:21 PM

A friend from work got back from WDW a week ago. We work opposite shifts, she works the day shift. We don't get to see each other as much as we'd like.
Look what she got me while she was there:
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It's an address book. It will be perfect for my trip as I want to send out post cards to my family and friends. What makes it even more special is the fact that my friend has had a rough time this year also. She lost her 21 yr. old DS in an auto accident earlier this year. He was a huge WDW fan. This trip was a sad one for her. For her to think of me while she was there makes this priceless to me!:hug:

And yesterday I spent more money on our trip. :eek: Well what I bought will come in handy anywhere, but I don't know if I would have bought it right now if it wasn't for our trip. I bought a portable car GPS. Mio Moov 300. Nothing fancy - no MP3s or Bluetooth- Just something to give me directions with the names of the streets. (I was told that some don't give you the name of the street you need to turn onto.) I ordered it on-line. It should be here is a week. I can't wait to play with it.

I also just hooked up with a great DISfamily for a meet at DHS during our trip.
How cool is that! I can't wait to see you T4P and Wannabe B!!!:wizard:

corkery719

07-14-2008, 11:13 PM

lazydoxy66

07-15-2008, 02:07 AM

hi doxy Guess I got #2 on your list without even knowing! Shows you how new I really am:rotfl2: . We really do have to get this all worked out for the 9th or 10th, so everyone can get together. I cannot wait to meet you. We have so much in commom it is beyond me. I took the time to read both of your threads, and just loved them......See ya soon. By the way, I am a child of the 80's also. I grew up in Cali,(til age 15) and went to DL every year with my Mom, That is the reason for our trip to the World, Mom never got to the World, she always wanted to take us there. We are from Iowa now , and will be flying (DB and family will drive, as he will not fly either).:sad2:

I loved California! :cool1: I wish I could have grown up next to DL. We also went to Knott's Berry Farm (3 times), Marineland, Universal (2 times), and the Movieland Wax Museum. It was fantastic. I want to make it back some day. DH has never been out there either. There is so much I'd like to do. I wish I had more time and more money.

Thanks for reading my stuff. I guess it's not too boring, then. I appreciate the compliment.

We'll both have DParents there is spirit, won't we. That would be a long drive. :car: I thought ours was bad enough. I bet you are glad to fly!!

-Kristel

dogodisney

07-17-2008, 03:14 PM

lazydoxy66

07-18-2008, 12:49 AM

I am making a lot of new friends here at DISboards. It's great!!!

First off, we are planning a DISmeet at POR. It will be from 4 - 6 PM on Tue, September 9th. Everyone is welcome. The thread is listed in my siggie. Please join us if you will be around at that time.

We are having lunch with a DISceleb - Glendamax at EP on Monday. That evening We will be meeting up with The4princesses and Wannabe Belle and their family. This is just great. This is going to be the best vacation ever. You just don't know how thrilled I am!!:p :dancer:

An update on my DH, Doug. We went to see his surgeon yesterday morning. (It is past midnight now.) He has 3 small tumors that are regrowths from his previous brain tumor. Surgery is not required. Chemo. is. We will be going to IU Medical Center for a consultation. The type of chemo. will be a pill form called Temodar. It has minimal side affects. We don't know at this point whether radiation will also be required. This definitely took a load off of Doug's shoulders. Now we don't have to worry about coming back from our fabulous vacation and facing surgery and uncertainty.:thumbsup2

Well I was expecting my GPS to arrive yesterday. And wouldn't ya' know, we were gone 3 hrs, back at 1045AM and FedEx had already been here. I have to sign for the package. They will return today. Any other time they don't get here until afternoon.:confused3 :confused3

dogodisney

07-18-2008, 08:15 AM

So happy to hear that DH doesn'y have to have surgery. That news should make your trip a little more relaxing.
I bet you'll have a great time with GlenMax. She sounds like she is a lot of fun. You'll have to take lots of pics and do a report when you get back. Is she going to the DISmeet at POR?

We are down to 7 weeks! :dance3: I've got so much to do between now and when we leave that it will go by fast.

2BusyPlanning

07-18-2008, 10:11 AM

Great news about Doug! I hope everything turns out well for the both of you. :hug:

I want to meet GlendaMax! Awww... I'm jealous! She seems like she would be a hoot to be with. Her stories about her Mom just cracked me up!

I just found out yesterday that my sister from Ohio is going to WDW in September. The 22nd-27th, though. I feel pretty bad, because I think she missed out on free dining. Even though I sent her an email waaaay back when it was announced. I also gave her the link to the DIS. Who knows, maybe she'll get hooked, too!

lazydoxy66

07-18-2008, 12:41 PM

Hey Lydia! Where have you been?? If you told your sis about the dining, that's all you could do. I'm sure if she takes a look at the DIS, she'll realize how great it is and never miss any freebie again!!! Thanks for the well wishes.

Doreen - Yep WDW will be sooooo much better now!!! I don't know if Gmax will have time to do the meet. She is going to be so busy meeting DISpeeps. I'll make sure she knows about it. Tomorrow will be exactly 50 days for us.:woohoo: :woohoo:

:cool1: I got my GPS today. I have to look at the DVD that came with it. I will test it tomorrow to see if it can direct me to work. :rotfl2:

2BusyPlanning

07-18-2008, 12:54 PM

Hey Lydia! Where have you been??

I've been here, watching from a far!! :rotfl: Sad that I can't be there in September for your DIS meet. I would love to have met you!

Can't wait to see the actual trip report and pics now! And don't forget the "food porn"! :woohoo:

And it's pretty hard at the house, sharing the computer with a 15 year old girl! She's out with Dad, as we speak, trying to get her intermediate drivers license! Ahhhhhh! :scared1: She starts band camp Monday and it would be a load off our backs it she can get to and from without us. :banana:

lazydoxy66

07-19-2008, 03:11 PM

I've been here, watching from a far!! :rotfl: Sad that I can't be there in September for your DIS meet. I would love to have met you!

Can't wait to see the actual trip report and pics now! And don't forget the "food porn"! :woohoo:

And it's pretty hard at the house, sharing the computer with a 15 year old girl! She's out with Dad, as we speak, trying to get her intermediate drivers license! Ahhhhhh! :scared1: She starts band camp Monday and it would be a load off our backs it she can get to and from without us. :banana:

Food porn is #1 on my list. I need to practice taking some shots of stuff here at home so I ready to take good pics when I'm @ WDW.

Driving:eek: Good and bad. My DBF is going through the same thing with her oldest DD. I hope your's does well.

I still want to see a PTR. Have DD help you with it!!

2BusyPlanning

07-19-2008, 03:21 PM

Driving:eek: Good and bad. My DBF is going through the same thing with her oldest DD. I hope your's does well.
Yep! She got it! :banana:

I still want to see a PTR. Have DD help you with it!!

Unfortunately, she's not the one going with me. My older DD is away in college, and she only comes home every other weekend, or so. But, I will start on one soon. Maybe next weekend. Thanks for the encouragement though! :flower3:

havinfun

07-20-2008, 05:15 AM

I always stock up on Molly's candles, 12 for $36 plus tax. They're in pint jars but they burn forever and smell wonderful.:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

I will have to look out for those candles.

[QUOTE]We also go to the cheese shop - Das Kase House. They make the cheese there and it is very good. The prices are decent too.

The cheese is good and I enjoy watching it being made.

We usually eat in Middlebury at a diner in town. It's Amish and yummy. Kind of a local place so the prices are good there too. The homemade pies are to die for!!!!;)

I have ate there. The chicken is great. :goodvibes

Hsminnie

07-20-2008, 01:32 PM

Kristel,

Wow, sounds like it's all coming together!!!! :) Thanks for your encouragement on my TR!!

And great news about DH! I can't wait for your TR. You guys are going to have a blast. Especially meeting all the DIS folk!!! :woohoo:

lazydoxy66

07-20-2008, 08:50 PM

You know how a day or two later you look at something you wrote and see it didn't come out the way you meant. By DBF, I didn't mean "Disney Boy Freind", I should have typed DBFF - "Disney Best Freind Forever". I hope I didn't confuse everybody. A DH is enough trouble. I don't need a boy friend too.

Hvn Fun - The candles are towards the sale barn side of the flea market. They are in a building about halfway down the aisle. They will give you a box to put them in if you ask for one. You can also take back the empty jars for $3 off your next purchase. Here's a link: http://www.mollyssoybeancandles.com/ Like I said, at Shipshewana they are only $3 ea. You can mix and match scents. They are sold elsewhere, but usually not at the wholesale price.

HS - I am enjoying your TR. I'm going nuts. I just can't wait. I'm reading as many TRs as I can and getting more and more excited each time. My co-worker says I'll be losing my mind by the time our vacation gets here. He's probably right.:hyper: :tongue:

havinfun

07-21-2008, 02:26 AM

havinfun

07-21-2008, 02:41 AM

Hvn Fun - The candles are towards the sale barn side of the flea market. They are in a building about halfway down the aisle. They will give you a box to put them in if you ask for one. You can also take back the empty jars for $3 off your next purchase. Here's a link: http://www.mollyssoybeancandles.com/ Like I said, at Shipshewana they are only $3 ea. You can mix and match scents. They are sold elsewhere, but usually not at the wholesale price.

Thanks for letting me know about the candles. $3 is a bargain. I really like the way soy candles burn. My daughter lives in Granger, IN. We were just talking about going to Shipshewanna. I'lll have to talk to her and see when we can go. I am running out of summertime. I am a school nurse and we start back Aug. 18th. I will be in Florida Aug. 6th to the 15th. I hope she has a Tues. or Wed. off. Where did my summer go? :)

One more thing. I bought a bag for this trip and then decided it was too big. I followed your tip about shoebuy.com and ordered a Baggelini Messenger bag. Thank you for writing about it.

lazydoxy66

07-21-2008, 03:24 AM

HavinFun - Thanks for the happy dance!:goodvibes
Sorry about the short summer. I'll fess up - I was hoping it would go fast so MY vacation would hurry up and get here - I's all my fault. :o At least you get to end yours with a big bang! Have a great time. You will be doing a TR, correct??? I gotta know the last minute buzz before I go.
I hope the bag works for you. Glad I could help. It can be worn on your back also. I just prefer, for security, it be in the front of me.

Diamondintheruff

07-22-2008, 09:03 AM

I'm the fun one. The one who always finds the glass half full, the silver lining, the diamond in the ruff, etc.

I figured since I saw a reference to me I should at least sign on to your PTR. Glad the news was good about your hubby. You found some great pics of POR I hadn't come accross before. We're staying at it for the first time this trip too.

I'm off to pre-order my photopass CD now. Have you looked into that yet?

lazydoxy66

07-22-2008, 07:37 PM

If you want to see some excellent photos of the whole Port Orleans resort here is a link:http://www.portorleans.org/

I go to this site at least once a week to get my POR fix.

Diamondintheruff

07-22-2008, 07:49 PM

Thanks for the website link. I had checked it out before but lost the link. I've read about 30 of the millions of pages in the POR official thread in the resort boards. I'm really hoping my family likes it there. I pushed them to move up from the Values.

dogodisney

07-22-2008, 09:09 PM

Ladies, have you see these?
http://picasaweb.google.com/jjhall99/PortOrleansRiverside
It's from a post in the Staying at Riverside thread.

lazydoxy66

07-23-2008, 04:55 AM

Nice pics. Thanks for the link dogo!!

lazydoxy66

07-29-2008, 12:12 AM

I paid off the loan on my car today!!!!:cool1: It's a 2005 Kia sporage. Now I hope it will hold up for at least another 5-6 years. I'm putting new tires on it this week also.

We had a little drama Sunday morning. Doug had a seizure as he was walking into work. He felt it coming on and got down on the ground before it hit him. Of course, they had a ambulance come and get him. I had just gotten off work and been asleep for 15 minutes when I got the call. It was 7:30 AM when I got to the ER. We didn't get out until. 11:45 AM. He's had a couple of seizures before. That was 6 years ago and they happened when he was asleep. He didn't really know what had happened when he came out of them. This time he was awake and conscious of everything that was going on. It scared him.:scared1:

They ran all the usual tests and scans. Nothing unusual showed up. His doctor started changing the anti-seizure meds about 3 weeks ago. Something about compatibility with the upcoming chemo. treatments. So evidently the levels of the meds are causing a little problem. Now he is on a 3rd med. I hope they can get him regulated before WDW.

Next week he should be getting that letter from Mickey!!! Just in time. Something to put a smile on his face. We should be getting stuff from WDW this week also.

I have reconfirmed my car rental and hotel stay at Cartersville.:thumbsup2
We are fast approaching the 1 month mark, boys and girls. Hold on to your shorts. I think this month is gonna fly!!!:teleport:

I think it's time for some SoCo. Catch you later!!!

disney-inspired

07-29-2008, 02:56 AM

Best wishes for your DH :hug: and you are so close to your trip!:woohoo:

Glendamax

07-29-2008, 04:57 AM

I paid off the loan on my car today!!!!:cool1: It's a 2005 Kia sporage. Now I hope it will hold up for at least another 5-6 years. I'm putting new tires on it this week also.
Congrats!!! I remember when I paid off my first car: I took the final payment to the post office and watched the envelope VERY CAREFULLY as I dropped it in the slot. A man watching me said: "It's gone now". I wanted to say, "I KNOW!!!! THANK YOU JESUS"!!!!!! So congrats!!! What a weight off your shoulders!

We had a little drama Sunday morning. Doug had a seizure as he was walking into work. He felt it coming on and got down on the ground before it hit him.

I'm so glad that he's ok, and that he wasnt driving! I hope the new medicine will work! :hug:

dogodisney

07-29-2008, 06:14 AM

Oh, how scary for DH. :eek: Thank God it happened now and not during your trip (and like Glenda said, as he was driving). He still has a month to get the meds regulated so hopefully(and I pray), they will work and you can have a carefree vacation.

The time is ticking away. It has gone by fast and I know August is going to fly by. :banana: I'm going to be really busy from now until our trip.

2BusyPlanning

07-29-2008, 07:46 PM

Only the best wishes for you and DH! :grouphug: I hope they can get things under control.

My daughter is diabetic and she had a seizure when her blood sugar dropped dangerously low. I told her that I never want to witness another one for as long as I live. Too scary...

Wow! You've got about 40 days left!!! I am sooooo jealous!

Hey, I've got to get my butt out there and start shopping, don't I? All I have put aside are glow in the dark, lime green braclets and necklaces. You know, the essentials! :lmao:

dogodisney

07-29-2008, 10:58 PM

lazydoxy66

07-31-2008, 01:17 PM

:thanks: :grouphug:

Thanks guys!!!

GMax and Dogo, We are so close now. I hope I can get everything done before times up!!!:eek: I am so ready for the MAGIC!!pixiedust:

2BP you need to get a list made and check it off as you do or get things. Your trip will be here before you know it!!:laughing:

I'm working on a few projects for WDW. As soon as I get them done, I will post pictures of them. 38 more days!!!!

dogodisney

07-31-2008, 10:46 PM

lazydoxy66

07-31-2008, 11:32 PM

I have been busy getting my trip folder together, making t-shirts, Passports for Epcot for kids and a memory book for DGD, as well as restaurant invitations and welcome letters. DGD is 5 so I am trying to make this trip really special and exciting. Not sure if it's more for the kids or me. :lmao:
I've also been gathering things that I will need to pack. I have a corner in my dining room that is starting to get piled up. Good thing I have an eat-in kitchen and we don't use our DR regularly. :rolleyes:

Only 35 more days for me. ( I added an extra night, so we will be going down on the 5th). :banana:

That is too funny about the dining room. My projects are scattered on the dining room table!!!!:rotfl2: We have a kitchen bar that we eat at.
I just found out that my BFF is coming with her family to stay with us on the 9th. I'm going to try to get everything done and cleaned up before she gets here. Wish me luck!!

KatGarcia

08-01-2008, 12:23 AM

Diamondintheruff

08-01-2008, 12:58 AM

I added an extra night

Here's a chorus of dancers to celebrate with you

:banana: :cool1: :cheer2: :dancer: :rockband: :dance3: :cool1: :banana: :cheer2:

keliblue

08-01-2008, 01:14 PM

LOVE LOVE LOVE your trip report:thumbsup2 I'm a visual kinda gal so all the pictures and links are wonderful.. And.. And... great minds think alike you know :teacher: DH and I are staying at POR the exact same dates as you..:dance3: CAN YOU SAY..PARTY OVER HERE..AHA YA BABEEE !!:banana:

lazydoxy66

08-01-2008, 08:31 PM

Ok what rock have I been hiding under that I missed this PTR of a fellow Focker?! MY BAD! But I'm here now!

What a great trip planned you have! So sorry about your father. I lost my mom about 3 years ago and about 6 months later we went to WDW and it was prob the best thing for us!

You both deserve a vacation and some serious pixie dust!!

And I wanna see pet pics! :goodvibes

:wave: Hi, Kat!! I'm glad you found it! I haven't shamefully plugged it on the Focker thread - everybody is so busy!! Thanks for joining us!! I'll get some more pics of the kids soon.

LOVE LOVE LOVE your trip report:thumbsup2 I'm a visual kinda gal so all the pictures and links are wonderful.. And.. And... great minds think alike you know :teacher: DH and I are staying at POR the exact same dates as you..:dance3: CAN YOU SAY..PARTY OVER HERE..AHA YA BABEEE !!:banana:

:welcome: to you also. I love pictures. I will be doing a full trip report after our adventure. It will be interesting to see how many pics I end up taking. Digital cameras are so great!!!
I just saw you are a part of the SG 'Motley Crew'. Thanks for comin' over to my PTR. Maybe we'll get to see you at WDW!!!

Lifelong_Dreamer

08-02-2008, 01:32 AM

Hey there! Just caught up on your report. It sounds like you have a great trip planned, I love reading about all the planning that a "newbie" goes into. :goodvibes

We have the same bag! Mine is red too. :goodvibes

So sorry about your DH but I am glad he does not need surgery after all. :hug:

lazydoxy66

08-02-2008, 02:09 AM

:cheer2: Thank You, Thank You!!

Glad you could make it!! This has been a lot of fun!

DisneyJo

08-02-2008, 05:40 AM

Subbing to read when I get home Kristel :goodvibes

jcc0621

08-02-2008, 09:55 AM

Hey Kristal :wave2: I'm here. Thanks to the handy links I was able to catch up quickly:thumbsup2

Hope DH is doing better:hug:

lazydoxy66

08-02-2008, 05:59 PM

Subbing to read when I get home Kristel :goodvibes

Hey Kristal :wave2: I'm here. Thanks to the handy links I was able to catch up quickly:thumbsup2

Hope DH is doing better:hug:

YAY!
More of my Focker friends!!! Thanks for coming on over!!!!!

If you guys have any words of wisdom or great ideas, please share 'em!!!

puggymom

08-02-2008, 06:02 PM

Ok what rock have I been hiding under that I missed this PTR of a fellow Focker?! MY BAD! But I'm here now!

Um, what she said:guilty:

Ok now I need to read and catch up....

dogodisney

08-02-2008, 10:23 PM

That is too funny about the dining room. My projects are scattered on the dining room table!!!!:rotfl2: We have a kitchen bar that we eat at.
I just found out that my BFF is coming with her family to stay with us on the 9th. I'm going to try to get everything done and cleaned up before she gets here. Wish me luck!!

We had company for the weekend 2 weeks ago so I had to wait to do a lot of the things that I have been working on. I shouldn't be having any company (at least I don't think so) before our trip so I can spread out! :laughing:

Have a good visit with your BFF. :goodvibes

Wannabe Belle

08-03-2008, 01:38 PM

Hi!!!

I'm kinda agreeing that I've been under a rock too!!!

But I'm checking in now!!!! Great PTR! I'm really enjoying it.

Keep up the good work.

And good luck with the :laundy:. :laughing:

havinfun

08-04-2008, 02:40 AM

Sorry about Doug's seizure, sometimes those meds are hard to regulate. I think they will get it regulated before your trip. Have fun planning.

lazydoxy66

08-06-2008, 12:50 PM

This last 3 days off have been pretty fruitful.
I managed to complete the projects I was working on. I got the house cleaned up and in order. I got laundry caught up. And I managed to take a few pics of it all.
Here's my shirt.
Front
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/Preparations/Projects004-1.jpg

Back
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/Preparations/Projects006-1.jpg

Here's the banner for the DISmeet.
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/Preparations/Projects011.jpg

:offtopic:

As requested here are some shots of the 'Man' building. (I did make it back in one piece.)
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Home/PolebarnandCats001-1.jpg

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Home/PolebarnandCats002-1.jpg

The car lift.
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Home/PolebarnandCats003-1.jpg

More pics of the cats. They are really growing!
Ember
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Cats/PolebarnandCats011-1.jpghttp://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Cats/PolebarnandCats018-1.jpg

Storm
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Cats/PolebarnandCats028-1.jpghttp://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Cats/PolebarnandCats035-1.jpg

Storm isn't as photogenic as Ember.

Doug had pizza the other night.
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/dogs/PolebarnandCats039-1.jpg

BFF will be here this weekend. There won't be any updates until next week.
Be good and be safe.:thumbsup2

dogodisney

08-06-2008, 01:00 PM

Lifelong_Dreamer

08-06-2008, 01:12 PM

Great stuff! :thumbsup2 Your kitties are adorable. :goodvibes

KatGarcia

08-06-2008, 05:01 PM

Awesome pics! I love the fur babies! HAve a great weekend, we'll be here when you return!

lazydoxy66

08-06-2008, 07:09 PM

lazydoxy66....Love the tee and banner. :thumbsup2
I made a DIS addict window cling with my user name on it for our room and cut out paint chip Mickey heads to decorate the window.

Did you get your Disney packet? Mine came Monday. :banana: We're getting closer........

:dance3:

I've got some stuff for our window also. -- and the door. I'll put that together when we get there and take pics. I want to see pics of yours.

No packet or letter yet. I'm hoping tomorrow or Fri.!!!

Great stuff! :thumbsup2 Your kitties are adorable. :goodvibes

Awesome pics! I love the fur babies! HAve a great weekend, we'll be here when you return!

Thanks guys. The cats love to climb the various trees we have in the yard. Ember climbed one of the big maples the other day and Doug had to rescue her. He told me not to let her climb the big trees any more.:rolleyes1 :laughing: They're so cute. I can't get 2 feet away from them without them calling to me and then following me when I answer. They'll be going for their snip, snip in abut 3 more weeks. :rolleyes:

PrincessV

08-07-2008, 11:20 AM

I'm here!

And...

caught up! I'm loving all your preparations - and your photography... beautiful! :thumbsup2

KayLuvsMickey

08-07-2008, 12:16 PM

I just stumbled upon your ptr and I am all caught up! We are going down to the World Sept 13th - 19th! I am very excited too!:goodvibes

Diamondintheruff

08-07-2008, 12:26 PM

I managed to complete the projects I was working on. I got the house cleaned up and in order. I got laundry caught up.

Jealous!

Of course if I got off this computer maybe I might find I'd be able to get something done around the house today.

puggymom

08-07-2008, 06:24 PM

OK what is going on around here, you are the 3rd Focker on page 2:scared1:

lazydoxy66

08-07-2008, 08:38 PM

Thanks everybody!!!! Oh, and I am definitely a procrastinator about the house cleaning. It usually takes an event like this weekend to get me off the computer.

Guess what-----I got the Disney evelope today!!!:rotfl: :cool1: :worship: :banana: :yay: :dance3: :cheer2:

Doug got his letter from Mickey too!!! He saw it had Disney stuff on it and handed it to me. I said,"It's addressed to you, you open it!" He looked at it and I took a picture. He said, "You are a weirdo!" I said, "No, I'm a DISer and a Focker and proud of it!" :snooty:

I'll post the pics soon!

DisneyJo

08-09-2008, 05:31 AM

Phew all caught up! Wow you are a super planner, you've bought so many great things too :thumbsup2

We're staying at POR next week, we stayed there in 2005 and loved it, it's so beautiful :goodvibes

teruterubouzu

08-09-2008, 07:46 AM

You do look ready to go! My sister and I just booked a last minute trip down. In exactly a week we'll be waiting for a bus to MK! I'm not at all prepared, but I'll get it together this weekend.

Diamondintheruff

08-10-2008, 08:23 PM

I got the Disney evelope today!!!

Disney Mail-Gotta love it!

lazydoxy66

08-10-2008, 08:59 PM

Phew all caught up! Wow you are a super planner, you've bought so many great things too :thumbsup2

We're staying at POR next week, we stayed there in 2005 and loved it, it's so beautiful :goodvibes

:wave2: Please let us know how the stay at POR was when you get back. Jo, I can't stand it. Post some picks too if you have time!!!

You do look ready to go! My sister and I just booked a last minute trip down. In exactly a week we'll be waiting for a bus to MK! I'm not at all prepared, but I'll get it together this weekend.

You are going in a week also!! OK now I am jealous.:snooty: You let us know how it went also!!!

Disney Mail-Gotta love it!

::yes:: ::yes::

lazydoxy66

08-10-2008, 09:18 PM

I know a lot of you probably think that getting stuff from Disney in the mail is no big deal. You have to remember, it's been 19 yrs since I was there last and I didn't even plan anything. Heck my DDad made room reservation. I've been sweatin' it for about a week now. 'When's that evelope going to get here. Maybe it's lost in the mail... maybe they dropped our ressie... maybe I didn't do this right... maybe I should call...etc,etc.'
What a relief when I saw that beautiful blue and white envelope.
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/Preparations/FoodCatsandKids008-1.jpg

Everything inside matched what I had reserved. So cool. No computer gremlins so far!!:bounce: :Pinkbounc
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/Preparations/FoodCatsandKids013-1.jpg

Doug's surprise letter came also.
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/Preparations/FoodCatsandKids010-1.jpg
This is as close as he gets to a smile. Here's a close-up of the letter.
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/Preparations/FoodCatsandKids011.jpg

I thought it was adorable. I wouldn't mind getting one myself. He still laughs at me and calls me a weirdo for doing it. :confused3 I told him he could ride PotC by himself. And if he can't find me when he disembarks it's probably because I found Capt'n Jack and Capt'n Morgan.;) ;)

Lifelong_Dreamer

08-10-2008, 09:31 PM

Disney mail is always exciting no matter how often one may get it. :goodvibes

lazydoxy66

08-10-2008, 09:51 PM

Last night my very best friend, L, stayed over at my place with her family. We've been BFF since highschool. They got back from Italy about a year ago. Her DH was in the AF. They now live in Ohio. It's about a 4 hour drive. I've been there a couple of times. This is the first time they've stayed with us. We had a great time. Here are some pics.
She brought some authentic Italian wine. :drinking: L is on the left.
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/BFF/FoodCatsandKids026-1.jpg
GOOD STUFF!!
This is her oldest, B. I think she's a future DISer. Look at the braces. Her nails were also lime green.:rotfl:
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/BFF/FoodCatsandKids006-1.jpg

The middle, A. My God Daughter and Future Soccer Champ!
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/BFF/FoodCatsandKids014.jpg

The youngest, C. Future Vet. or zoo keeper. She loves animals.
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/BFF/FoodCatsandKids011-2.jpg

They loved the dogs and cats and the neighbors' horses. It was a beautiful day yesterday and today and they loved the countryside, the stars, the peace and quiet. The tree frogs and darkness freaked them a little.

L is the one I will probably be going to WDW with next year. Grown girls only. Much to the shock and disbelief of her family!!!:eek: Get over it dudes! We're already talking about it. She is a complete newbie!!! It will be a wild ride, I'm sure!!!

Lifelong_Dreamer

08-11-2008, 08:54 AM

Glad you had fun with your friends, how lucky to get to live in Italy. :goodvibes

lazydoxy66

08-11-2008, 08:12 PM

I have gotten the tags for our luggage and my Baggallini done. This is the one for the Baggallini.
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/Preparations/MeandDoug008-1.jpg
The luggage ones have our address and such on the back side.

I ordered these postcards from www.vistaprint.com
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/Preparations/PostCard002-1.jpg

I know it's cheating a little but I think they came out great. It will save me some time because I can go ahead and address and stamp them now. Then all I have to do is write a little note like 'We're at Disney and your not.':tongue: They have a lot of great ideas on the site, from notepads to window clings. Some of it is free.

I have a few left over. If anyone would like me to send them one just PM your address to me.

2BusyPlanning

08-11-2008, 10:06 PM

I ordered these postcards from www.vistaprint.com
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/Preparations/PostCard002-1.jpgI have a few left over. If anyone would like me to send them one just PM your address to me.

Oooo, ooo me, me! Please?!

PrincessV

08-12-2008, 09:40 AM

What a relief when I saw that beautiful blue and white envelope.
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/Preparations/FoodCatsandKids008-1.jpg
I think it's cool as all get-out, because I've never seen one before! Nope, I rarely get anything in the mail form The Mouse, I guess since I reserve online and don't get packages. Still, it would be nice to see something in teh mailbox once in a while. :sad2:

L is the one I will probably be going to WDW with next year. Grown girls only. Much to the shock and disbelief of her family!!!:eek: Get over it dudes! We're already talking about it.
:cool1: Do it - you'll have a blast!

Then all I have to do is write a little note like 'We're at Disney and your not.':tongue:
:rotfl2:

Diamondintheruff

08-12-2008, 12:41 PM

Love the look on your hubby's face holding Mickey's letter!

Sounds great that you will have another trip to look forward to after this one and bringing a newbie is so much fun.

lazydoxy66

08-12-2008, 07:41 PM

I think it's cool as all get-out, because I've never seen one before! Nope, I rarely get anything in the mail form The Mouse, I guess since I reserve online and don't get packages. Still, it would be nice to see something in teh mailbox once in a while. :sad2:

:cool1: Do it - you'll have a blast!

:rotfl2:

I booked on-line, but I did get a package. I would think that they would still send you something about your room.:confused3

Love the look on your hubby's face holding Mickey's letter!

Sounds great that you will have another trip to look forward to after this one and bringing a newbie is so much fun.

She seems pretty excited about it and it is not even confirmed yet. I am probably creating another crazy DISer. :eek:

Lifelong_Dreamer

08-12-2008, 07:44 PM

I booked on-line, but I did get a package. I would think that they would still send you something about your room.:confused3

Nope you don't get anything in the mail when you make room only reservations. They will sometimes send you an e-mail confirmation though.

jcc0621

08-13-2008, 08:28 AM

Nope you don't get anything in the mail when you make room only reservations. They will sometimes send you an e-mail confirmation though.

Pretty much...the only thing I got in the mail was my ME package, nothing about the room. It stinks doesn't it.

2BusyPlanning

08-15-2008, 08:17 AM

Hey, Kristal! I am so excited, I just needed to tell someone! I got an email (more like a notification of a private message) from a site that rhymes with Tour Guide Ike and it included several discount codes for upcoming dates. So, I emailed my travel agency in the a.m. and asked her if I qualified. Well, I didn't hear back until after dinner. The phone rang and it was one of the lovely people from the agency, telling me that everyone in the office was on the phone at opening time switching everyone over to the new offers - all on their very own!!! Mind you, it only saved me a little over $300, but I can't say enough about this agency!

Last year when free dining was announced, they did the same exact thing. Switched everyone up to free dining, all day long - as long as the resorts were available. And I don't remember reading that anyone was turned away from the resort they wanted. I even upgraded resorts back then.

I know they are sponsors on another big WDW fan site, but if ANYONE books a WDW vacation - use Kingdom Konsultants! You get the same price quotes as the WDW web site, so they do not charge a thing to use them. And they earn every penny of their commission with Disney.

OK, if that's not a commercial, then I don't know what is! :rotfl2:

Whew! :woohoo:

2BusyPlanning

08-15-2008, 11:00 AM

Psst... I started my pre-trip report... :goodvibes

lazydoxy66

08-15-2008, 06:49 PM

lazydoxy66

08-15-2008, 07:09 PM

Andre Willey has started a new POR information thread. Check it out!!
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=26945188#post26945188

rebecca06261

08-15-2008, 10:53 PM

Can you believe that I just noticed the link to your ptr in your siggy??? I'm all caught up now! :goodvibes

It is a little over 1,000 miles from my front door to WDW. (I'm trying not to think about that too hard.) Actually, the halfway mark would be north of Atlanta. I found what looks to be a 'peach' of a town called Cartersville. The Comfort Inn at this town had good reveiws.

It looks like one of those nice local towns, with beautiful buildings, good food and nice people. The Etowah Indian Mounds are near here also. I think it will be a pleasant stop. And I got a discount on the hotel room through my insurance - $59.13/night, tax included. I booked it for the way back home too.

Next: ADRs and BAD NEWS!

:thumbsup2 You'll only be about 30 minutes from me! Cartersville is a nice little community and definitely recommend staying there. I know where the hotel is and it seems to be pretty safe! There's isn't too much to see right off the interstate, so if you're looking for the grub and for things to look at, you'll need to venture into Cartersville. I'll PM you with my phone number, that way you can call if you need help with anything!

Alright so most of the work of planning is done at this point. I've got the ressies for hotels and car and dining complete. I've paid for the trip, as far as WDW's part. I've got money in the bank to cover the rest. Here's my complete IT including some extras.

Sept. 5th - Friday
I pick up the rental car and we pack it that evening. I am packing a separate duffle for the overnights at Georgia so we can leave the big suitcase in the trunk. I'm also going to fry some chicken and make some kind of salad. I thought it would be nice to stop at a park or rest stop and have a picnic lunch on the way down.

Saturday - Leave between 4 and 5AM. If we see anything interesting to visit on the way down, we've got plenty of time to stop and enjoy it. Eat our picnic lunch. Check in at Cartersville around 4PMish.

Sunday
Up early again. We would like to visit Gatorland before we go to WDW. DH loves reptiles. Next we will check in at POR around 5PM.:cool1:

Then we'll unpack, eat CS at the Riverside Mill Food Court and either explore the resort grounds or go to DTD.

Monday
Let the party begin! We are starting our vaca. at EP. CS lunch, probably the Tangerine Cafe?? Ride musts are Soarin' and TT. Dinner @ Coral Reef and we might go to DHS in the evening.

Tuesday
DHS day. Ride musts are ToT, R&R and TSM. Lunch @ 50's PTC. Dinner @ RMFC and DTD evening with a snack from Ghirardelli's

Wednesday
MK all the way. Grab a morning bite at the Main St. Bakery. Must do rides are PoTC, HM, JC, SM, BTMR. Not sure where we'll do lunch. Dinner @ BRG&BW.
Carriage ride @ POR in the evening.

Thursday
All day @ AK. Rides to do are KS, EE, Dinosaur. Lunch @ Flame Tree BBQ. Dinner at Boma. In the evening we are going to explore AKL and go to the fire side stories.

Friday
Open day. I suspect we will go back to MK. Take a mid-afternoon pool break then go to SoA. Plan to finish up our anniversary @ EP WS.

Saturday :headache:
Head home early AM. Staying @ Cartersville on the way back.

That's the basic plan. I know if we get most of our interests completed or things are just too crowded, we will park hop or go back to the pool. I am taking my UG touring plans. I will try them but no promises.

$$$$$$$$
Show me 'da money.
WDW - POR for 6 nights w/park hopper for 5 days and Free dining = $1669.82
2 nights @ Cartersville $118.26
Rental Car $267.84
Gasoline 60 gal.@ $4.50, est. $270.00
Tips for 4 TS, one is buffet, 5th is SoA, tip included $51.00
Tips for Mousekeeping $12.00
Extra $$$ $500.00

Total $2888.92

Having our 10th Anniversary at WDW------------------PRICELESS!!

I've spent around $400.00 on clothes and other items relating to this trip. I will probably spend about another $50 to $100 on snacks, water and sodas for the coolers.

Next: You Know You've Gone over the Edge When....

Love the itinerary! For such a major trip, you're really doing good with the $$$! Free dining is the BEST! :)

1. You go one day without the DISboards and you break out into a cold sweat.
2. You make a ticker to add to your signature.
3. You see people hiding from you because they've heard enough about WDW.
4. You sing various tunes like Whistle while you work and It's a small world.
5. You test drive all your essential park gear months in advance.
6. You have your suitcase(s) packed 5 months before your departure.
7. You have more HDMH than you have walls to paint.
8. You make a count down calendar.
9. You start practicing your curtsey for the princesses.
10. You start making things to take with you to WDW.

#10 is the subject of this entry.
I couldn't find any lanyards to suit me. I wanted one to clip my world key and fast passes to. So I made 2. 1 for me and 1 for DH. We have enjoyed the PotC movies. With that theme in mind this is what I came up with:
DH's
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/Lanyards006.jpg

Mine
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/Lanyards001.jpg

Those are awesome! Where did you get the stuff to make those??

Just a side note here. My DH had a brain tumor removed 6 years ago. He came through with flying colors. Today we found out it is back.:( He will have to have surgery again followed this time by chemo. This probably won't happen until Oct. or later. It should not interfere with our WDW trip as long as he develops no physical problems. We've been through it before so it's not quite as scary this time. Still very serious though. It will be in the back of our minds from now until it's taken care of. It has been an emotional roller coaster year for us. WDW will be a welcomed respite.

Next: My Review of the Baggallini Messenger Bag
:sad2: Poor thing, you've really had a rough year filled with highs and lows...

I paid off the loan on my car today!!!!:cool1: It's a 2005 Kia sporage. Now I hope it will hold up for at least another 5-6 years. I'm putting new tires on it this week also.

We had a little drama Sunday morning. Doug had a seizure as he was walking into work. He felt it coming on and got down on the ground before it hit him. Of course, they had a ambulance come and get him. I had just gotten off work and been asleep for 15 minutes when I got the call. It was 7:30 AM when I got to the ER. We didn't get out until. 11:45 AM. He's had a couple of seizures before. That was 6 years ago and they happened when he was asleep. He didn't really know what had happened when he came out of them. This time he was awake and conscious of everything that was going on. It scared him.:scared1:

They ran all the usual tests and scans. Nothing unusual showed up. His doctor started changing the anti-seizure meds about 3 weeks ago. Something about compatibility with the upcoming chemo. treatments. So evidently the levels of the meds are causing a little problem. Now he is on a 3rd med. I hope they can get him regulated before WDW.

Next week he should be getting that letter from Mickey!!! Just in time. Something to put a smile on his face. We should be getting stuff from WDW this week also.

I have reconfirmed my car rental and hotel stay at Cartersville.
We are fast approaching the 1 month mark, boys and girls. Hold on to your shorts. I think this month is gonna fly!!!:teleport:

I think it's time for some SoCo. Catch you later!!!

Congratulations on paying the car off! I only have um... 4.8 years left before Pixie is all mine :rolleyes: I hope your DH adjusts well to his medication. Make sure you plan lots of down time into that itinerary of yours ;)

I know a lot of you probably think that getting stuff from Disney in the mail is no big deal. You have to remember, it's been 19 yrs since I was there last and I didn't even plan anything. Heck my DDad made room reservation. I've been sweatin' it for about a week now. 'When's that evelope going to get here. Maybe it's lost in the mail... maybe they dropped our ressie... maybe I didn't do this right... maybe I should call...etc,etc.'
What a relief when I saw that beautiful blue and white envelope.
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/Preparations/FoodCatsandKids008-1.jpg

Everything inside matched what I had reserved. So cool. No computer gremlins so far!!:bounce: :Pinkbounc
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/Preparations/FoodCatsandKids013-1.jpg

Doug's surprise letter came also.

This is as close as he gets to a smile. Here's a close-up of the letter.
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/Preparations/FoodCatsandKids011.jpg

I thought it was adorable. I wouldn't mind getting one myself. He still laughs at me and calls me a weirdo for doing it. :confused3 I told him he could ride PotC by himself. And if he can't find me when he disembarks it's probably because I found Capt'n Jack and Capt'n Morgan.;) ;)

:woohoo: Isn't that just the bestest feeling ever??? The trip finally feels real once the papers arrive :goodvibes Also, why did Mickey leave you out of the card??? It isn't as if you knew about it! Maybe you'll have something a little romantic waiting on you at the resort :lovestruc Just so you know, POR is still my all time fav resort, I know you and DH will love it! Sorry I'm just now catching up but I'm glad I finally made it to the party!

dogodisney

08-16-2008, 06:28 AM

WooHoo!!!!! We're down to 3 weeks now! :banana: :dance3:

Wannabe Belle

08-17-2008, 08:07 PM

Checking in!!!!

Only 17 days left for us!!!!!!! :cool1: :cool1:

lazydoxy66

08-18-2008, 02:17 PM

Can you believe that I just noticed the link to your ptr in your siggy??? I'm all caught up now! :goodvibes

Better late than never!

:thumbsup2 You'll only be about 30 minutes from me! Cartersville is a nice little community and definitely recommend staying there. I know where the hotel is and it seems to be pretty safe! There's isn't too much to see right off the interstate, so if you're looking for the grub and for things to look at, you'll need to venture into Cartersville. I'll PM you with my phone number, that way you can call if you need help with anything!

Cool and thanks!

Love the itinerary! For such a major trip, you're really doing good with the $$$! Free dining is the BEST! :)

Thanks again!

Those are awesome! Where did you get the stuff to make those??

Local hobby store and on-line. http://www.shipwreckbeads.com/

:sad2: Poor thing, you've really had a rough year filled with highs and lows...

It will be OK. Keep us in your prayers.

Congratulations on paying the car off! I only have um... 4.8 years left before Pixie is all mine :rolleyes: I hope your DH adjusts well to his medication. Make sure you plan lots of down time into that itinerary of yours ;)

Yes I am. I figure almost every day we will return to POR around 2 or 3.

:woohoo: Isn't that just the bestest feeling ever??? The trip finally feels real once the papers arrive :goodvibes Also, why did Mickey leave you out of the card??? It isn't as if you knew about it! Maybe you'll have something a little romantic waiting on you at the resort :lovestruc Just so you know, POR is still my all time fav resort, I know you and DH will love it! Sorry I'm just now catching up but I'm glad I finally made it to the party!

:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

WooHoo!!!!! We're down to 3 weeks now! :banana: :dance3:

Checking in!!!!

Only 17 days left for us!!!!!!! :cool1: :cool1:

Guys I am completely freaking!!!:scared1: :scared1: :scared1: I have so much to do. ARRRRGH!!! At least I am done with OT at work now. I actually only have 9 days off between now and when we leave. Thankfully 3 of those days are just before our trip. That will be wonderful.

I'll be making some phone calls to WDW this week just to reconfirm some stuff and make a couple of other ressies for fun stuff. I'll give you an update ASAP.

dogodisney

08-18-2008, 03:41 PM

I hear ya! I will be busy between now and when we leave. At least it will make the time go faster. I just hope I get everything done. :rolleyes:

Good Luck finishing up the last minute details. :goodvibes

Wannabe Belle

08-20-2008, 04:00 PM

I'm trying to get everything together too. I feel like we are forgetting something and we haven't even left yet!!! :lmao:

dogodisney

08-20-2008, 04:09 PM

I'm trying to get everything together too. I feel like we are forgetting something and we haven't even left yet!!! :lmao:

Have a great trip! :wizard:

I'll be getting there 2 days after you! :dance3:

rebecca06261

08-20-2008, 04:37 PM

Guys I am completely freaking!!!:scared1: :scared1: :scared1: I have so much to do. ARRRRGH!!! At least I am done with OT at work now. I actually only have 9 days off between now and when we leave. Thankfully 3 of those days are just before our trip. That will be wonderful.

I'll be making some phone calls to WDW this week just to reconfirm some stuff and make a couple of other ressies for fun stuff. I'll give you an update ASAP.

What did you end up making ressies for??? I still haven't started packing- worse, I haven't even made a check-list :eek: Just remember to have fun and you can never "over-pack" :lmao:

One thing to remember is the febreeze or a new bra for every day of the week ;) That's my handy tip of the day!

lazydoxy66

08-20-2008, 06:56 PM

What did you end up making ressies for??? I still haven't started packing- worse, I haven't even made a check-list :eek: Just remember to have fun and you can never "over-pack" :lmao:

One thing to remember is the febreeze or a new bra for every day of the week ;) That's my handy tip of the day!

I'll post a final itinerary tomorrow or Friday.:rotfl:

Wannabe Belle

08-20-2008, 07:39 PM

I'll post a final itinerary tomorrow or Friday.:rotfl:

I'll be waiting!!!! :goodvibes

2BusyPlanning

08-21-2008, 05:12 PM

I'll post a final itinerary tomorrow or Friday.:rotfl:

Whooo hoooo! Can't wait to hear! :surfweb:

lazydoxy66

08-22-2008, 11:30 PM

Hello!

Well I'm wrapping up my checklists. Ive got just a few more items to buy. Mostly food items. A good friend is house/animal sitting for us so I need to make sure the fridge is stalked. Here's a look at what's going to be in my Baggallin at the parks.
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/Preparations/Vacationstuff002-1.jpg
My extra finds - Mini emery boards, snap packs of bug repellent and SPF and some compact drying towels. (Round orange discs at right with a guy on them.) I'll let you know how those work if we use them. It is overkill in my opinion and I may remove a few items on certain days. I do like to be prepared for anything though.
There is always the last minute laundry and beauty things. This next week I have to go get my hair cut and colored too. I simply can't be looking all scruffy at WDW. NO, NO, that just won't do for all the pictures I'm going to get!!! Also got to get to the bank to get my vacation money out. I'm putting half of it on a prepay debit card. The money on that will be for gas, gifts and misc items. Cash will be for tips, carriage ride, and drinks or extra food items. I already have money in envelopes for the Mousekeeping.
Oh, and I don't know if I said this or not earlier. I'm going to my home town to a family owned chocolate shop to buy a few boxes of chocolates. I thought it would be cool to give a box to anyone who goes above and beyond for us. If it happens.:confused3
My bags
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/Preparations/Vacationstuff005-1.jpg
The blue one is for our overnight stuff in Georgia. I didn't want to carry in the big suitcase for just a one night stay.
I bought this little guy to put on the antenna of the rental. I hope it has an antenna. If not I'll hang it from the mirror.
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/Preparations/Vacationstuff006-1.jpg

I feel a little better since reviewing my checklists. It looks like I'm in pretty good shape. I will actually be heading to WDW in 15 days. :woohoo: :woohoo:

I lied. I'm sorry. Don't hate me please!:scared: I wanted to post my itinerary, however, I'm out of time. Tomorrow is another day!

rebecca06261

08-22-2008, 11:39 PM

2BusyPlanning

08-23-2008, 09:16 AM

It looks like your bags are already by the door, ready to go! :drive:

I always pack some zip top sandwich, quart and gallon sized baggies. All of that small stuff can get put in a zip bag. One personal (emery boards, band aids, deodorant, medicines, sun screen...), one cleaning (handiwipes, Shout wipes...). I tuck one of the gallon sized ones in there for the maps, napkins, coasters, menus and misc things I want to keep dry and somewhat flat (maybe for scrapbooking).

Oooooo... it's getting closer! My tummy hurts, I'm so excited for you! :banana:

dogodisney

08-23-2008, 07:51 PM

If you didn't order the personalized maps from Disney, I suggest that you do. You won't get them before your trip but they will make nice souvenirs. I was pleasantly surprised when I got mine. They're really nice.

2 weeks! :yay: :banana: :dance3:

Step

08-24-2008, 10:46 AM

I try to go into the parks with as little as possible. my KTTW card, sun glasses, disposable poncho, cameras. I may bring a small bottle of hand sanitizer or wet wipes.

I take afternoon breaks so I put my sun screen on before I leave in the morning, and again later in the day.

I like being mostly hands free. :)

Great trip report BTW. You'll be there a week after me. Have an awesome time!

lazydoxy66

08-24-2008, 07:17 PM

:lmao: I promise you won't want to carry all of that stuff around wdw! But, better to be prepared than to regret not having something :)

Where did you get the pirate-mickey head?? I haven't seen those!

I've seen them on a couple of sites. I got this one from laughingplace.com. I would not recommend them however. At least not for merchandise. (The site has all kinds of good and fun info.)It took too long to get the things I ordered and the 1st pirate head was broken. They made it right, but I won't ever order fro there again.

It looks like your bags are already by the door, ready to go! :drive:

I always pack some zip top sandwich, quart and gallon sized baggies. All of that small stuff can get put in a zip bag. One personal (emery boards, band aids, deodorant, medicines, sun screen...), one cleaning (handiwipes, Shout wipes...). I tuck one of the gallon sized ones in there for the maps, napkins, coasters, menus and misc things I want to keep dry and somewhat flat (maybe for scrapbooking).

Oooooo... it's getting closer! My tummy hurts, I'm so excited for you! :banana:

No, not all packed quite yet. The overnite is still empty. This stuff is in a spare bedroom. I've got zippies.:thumbsup2 I posted a pick of the little vinyl pen and pencil pouches I'm using to put things in. Those are in the Baggallini.

Don't you dare make yourself sick over my trip. I'm the one that should be sick. I am so ready to go.

If you didn't order the personalized maps from Disney, I suggest that you do. You won't get them before your trip but they will make nice souvenirs. I was pleasantly surprised when I got mine. They're really nice.

2 weeks! :yay: :banana: :dance3:

Got em'! They are posted earlier on this thread.

I try to go into the parks with as little as possible. my KTTW card, sun glasses, disposable poncho, cameras. I may bring a small bottle of hand sanitizer or wet wipes.

I take afternoon breaks so I put my sun screen on before I leave in the morning, and again later in the day.

I like being mostly hands free. :)

Great trip report BTW. You'll be there a week after me. Have an awesome time!

Thanks for reading. I hope you have a magical trip also!!

lazydoxy66

08-24-2008, 07:33 PM

Sun., Sept. 7th - POR
We will be visiting Gatorland 1st on this day. We should arrive at 5 PMish.

After we arrive:

1. Check out room.
2. Unpack and pinch myself to make sure it is real.
3. Look lovingly into my DH's eyes and say,"Let's grab some grub at the food court!"
4. Explore the resort grounds.
5. Might grab a boat to DTD, if not, just kick back and relax.
6. Decorate the door and window of our room so everyone knows I'm there!!

keliblue

08-25-2008, 09:48 AM

We are checking into POR the same day :love: can't wait to get there !!

Did you make any special requests as to where you want your room to be ?? we requested the alligator Bayou this trip

lazydoxy66

08-25-2008, 03:12 PM

We are checking into POR the same day :love: can't wait to get there !!

Did you make any special requests as to where you want your room to be ?? we requested the alligator Bayou this trip

No, I didn't make a request except for water veiw. DH likes AB and I like the mansions. It will be a surprise! I'm figuring since it is just the 2 of us, they will put us in the mansions. As long as it is a clean and functioning room, I don't care! At least not on this trip!!

lazydoxy66

08-25-2008, 03:39 PM

Monday, Sept. 8th - Epcot day!
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/pic-Epcot-e0e3fa.jpg

Musts:
#1 Mission Space #2 Test Track #3 Spaceship Earth
#4 The Seas #5 Club Cool #6 School Bread

Wants:
#1 See all of World Showcase #2 Soarin' #3 Illuminations

Agenda:
1. Up early, snack in room.
2. Epcot by rope drop, grab FP for Mission Space and head to Test Track!
3. Lunch W/DISer @ Sunshine Seasons.
4. Afternoon break?
5. Dinner @ Coral Reef.
6. Evening @ DHS. Meet DISers @ RnRc.

keliblue

08-25-2008, 04:04 PM

I think Toy Story is at HS not Epcot :confused:

rebecca06261

08-25-2008, 07:17 PM

Yeah, TSM is at DHS- that just means you'll have more time for WS :woohoo:

2BusyPlanning

08-25-2008, 08:23 PM

What'ch u talkin' bout Willis?

School Bread is also on my "must" list for this trip. I've never tried it, or a Dole Whip! Looks like I have been missing out on a few things...

lazydoxy66

08-25-2008, 08:56 PM

I think Toy Story is at HS not Epcot :confused:

Thanks, I fixed it. Even when I have 3X5 cards with all the info., I still mess it up. Sure enough TSM is not written on my card for EP. We might be able to get on it that evening though. That's probably what I was thinkin.:upsidedow

lazydoxy66

08-25-2008, 09:00 PM

What'ch u talkin' bout Willis?

School Bread is also on my "must" list for this trip. I've never tried it, or a Dole Whip! Looks like I have been missing out on a few things...

I think it looks divine!!! I was thinking we might pick up that and something from Boulangerie for our morning breaksnack the next day.

PrincessV

08-26-2008, 11:00 AM

My extra finds - Mini emery boards, snap packs of bug repellent and SPF and some compact drying towels. (Round orange discs at right with a guy on them.) I'll let you know how those work if we use them. It is overkill in my opinion and I may remove a few items on certain days. I do like to be prepared for anything though.
You'll definitely want to keep those drying items... TRUST V! :rotfl:

Sun., Sept. 7th - POR
We will be visiting Gatorland 1st on this day. We should arrive at 5 PMish.

After we arrive:

1. Check out room.
2. Unpack and pinch myself to make sure it is real.
3. Look lovingly into my DH's eyes and say,"Let's grab some grub at the food court!"
4. Explore the resort grounds.
5. Might grab a boat to DTD, if not, just kick back and relax.
6. Decorate the door and window of our room so everyone knows I'm there!!
This sounds like a perfect arrival day! :cloud9:

lazydoxy66

08-26-2008, 01:05 PM

You'll definitely want to keep those drying items... TRUST V! :rotfl:

This sounds like a perfect arrival day! :cloud9:

:thumbsup2 Hiya, V!!!

lazydoxy66

08-26-2008, 01:12 PM

I forgot to mention, when we get back to our room on Monday, something magical will have happened. It will be decorated with a romantic theme and there will be cake! YES!

Tuesday, Sept. 9th - Disney Hollywood Studios
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/pic-HS-e0e3fa.jpg

Musts: #1 Tower of Terror #2 Toy Story Mania #3 Rock N Roller Coaster
#4 Indiana Jones #5 Lights, Motors, Action

Wants: #1 Studio Back Lot Tour #2 Star Tours #3 1 Man's Dream

Agenda:
1. Get up early, Snack in room.
2. Get to park by rope drop.
3. Grab a Fast Pass for TSM and ride what we didn't ride the night before.
4. Lunch @ 50's Prime Time Cafe.
5. Head back to the resort mid-afternoon.
6. DISmeet @ POR - 4 PM
7. DTD - CS @ Earl's ? Desert @ Ghirardelli's
8. Back to resort.

Lifelong_Dreamer

08-26-2008, 02:32 PM

You will love Toy Story! Make sure to get there first thing after rope drop or you will be standing in a 1-2 hour long line easily and the fastpasses are gone within an hour of park opening.

2BusyPlanning

08-26-2008, 09:23 PM

You will love Toy Story! Make sure to get there first thing after rope drop or you will be standing in a 1-2 hour long line easily and the fastpasses are gone within an hour of park opening.

And make sure you're in the right park! :lmao:

Just kidding of course... I couldn't help myself...

havinfun

08-26-2008, 11:04 PM

You will love Toy Story! Make sure to get there first thing after rope drop or you will be standing in a 1-2 hour long line easily and the fastpasses are gone within an hour of park opening.

I agree with you. I wasn't able to get a fastpass or get to see Toy Story.:guilty: I was surprised how fast those fast passes were gone.

lazydoxy66

08-26-2008, 11:29 PM

And make sure you're in the right park! :lmao:

Just kidding of course... I couldn't help myself...

:lmao: :lmao:
I need to make sure I read my cheat cards right!

Wannabe Belle

08-27-2008, 11:53 PM

6. Evening @ DHS. Meet DISers @ RnRc.

;) See ya soon!!!!

Would the storm affect you taveling?

lazydoxy66

08-28-2008, 12:32 AM

;) See ya soon!!!!

Would the storm affect you taveling?

We'll start our drive on Sat. early. We'll be leaving Cartersville early on Sunday. If there is an actual full blown hurricane and they prevent people from entering Florida, I guess it could be a problem.

lazydoxy66

08-28-2008, 01:06 AM

Wednesday, Sept. 10th - Magic Kingdom
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/pic-MagicKindgom-e0e3fa.jpg

Where it all started.

Musts: #1 Pirates #2 Haunted Mansion #3 Space and Splash Mountain
#4 Big Thunder Mountain RR #5 Jungle Cruise #6 It's a Small World

Wants: #1 Indy Speedway #2 Space Ranger Spin #3 The Tree House
#4 Stitch's Great Escape #5 Hall of Presidents

I'd like to do it all, actually. Not enuogh time.:sad1:

Agenda:
1. Up early with a snack in the room.
2. Rope Drop with another DIScelebrity.
3. FP for Splash Mountain or PotC? Advice on this one please.
4. CS lunch @ Pecos Bill's?
5. Break @ POR.
6. Dinner @ Big River Grill.
7. Carriage Ride @ POR.
8. Go see Bob @ River Roost

PrincessV

08-28-2008, 08:49 AM

Wednesday, Sept. 10th - Magic Kingdom
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/pic-MagicKindgom-e0e3fa.jpg

Where it all started.

Musts: #1 Pirates #2 Haunted Mansion #3 Space and Splash Mountain
#4 Big Thunder Mountain RR #5 Jungle Cruise #6 It's a Small World

Wants: #1 Indy Speedway #2 Space Ranger Spin #3 The Tree House
#4 Stitch's Great Escape #5 Hall of Presidents

I'd like to do it all, actually. Not enuogh time.:sad1:
I don't know - I think it's do-able with a good plan! :thumbsup2

rebecca06261

08-28-2008, 09:34 AM

And make sure you're in the right park! :lmao:

Just kidding of course... I couldn't help myself...

:rotfl2:

We'll start our drive on Sat. early. We'll be leaving Cartersville early on Sunday. If there is an actual full blown hurricane and they prevent people from entering Florida, I guess it could be a problem.

Wednesday, Sept. 10th - Magic Kingdom
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/pic-MagicKindgom-e0e3fa.jpg

Where it all started.

Musts: #1 Pirates #2 Haunted Mansion #3 Space and Splash Mountain
#4 Big Thunder Mountain RR #5 Jungle Cruise #6 It's a Small World

Wants: #1 Indy Speedway #2 Space Ranger Spin #3 The Tree House
#4 Stitch's Great Escape #5 Hall of Presidents

I'd like to do it all, actually. Not enuogh time.:sad1:

Agenda:
1. Up early with a snack in the room.
2. Rope Drop with another DIScelebrity.
3. FP for Splash Mountain or PotC? Advice on this one please.
4. CS lunch @ Pecos Bill's?
5. Break @ POR.
6. Dinner @ Big River Grill.
7. Carriage Ride @ POR.
8. Go see Bob @ River Roost

I think you'll be surprised at how dead the September value season can be.. even during free dining. Usually the restaurants are packed but the wait times are minimal. I don't think we stood in line an longer than 10 min last year for anything. My only bit of advice would be to get to River Roost early! We never got to see him because the joint was PACKED!

I don't know - I think it's do-able with a good plan! :thumbsup2

See, even V agrees ::yes::

Lifelong_Dreamer

08-28-2008, 10:12 AM

I think all of MK is do-able with a good plan. It would be a really busy day but definitely a possibility. :thumbsup2

lazydoxy66

08-29-2008, 12:20 AM

Thursday, Sept. 11th - Animal Kingdom
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/pic-AnimalKingdom-c9cff7.jpg

This is our first visit to this park.

Musts: #1 Expedition Everest #2 Kilimanjaro Safari #3 Dinosaur
#4 Maharajah Jungle Trek #5 Pangani Exploration Trail

Wants: #1 Kali River Rapids #2 Wildlife Express

I just want to take our time at this park. I believe this will be Doug's favorite.
I'll let you know!

Agenda:
1. Dang it, up early again. Snack in room.
2. Rope Drop
3. Take the long way to the safari and pick up FP for EE on the way.
4. CS lunch @ Flame Tree.
5. Do the trail walks and check out the oasis.
6. Dinner @ Boma.
7. Explore AKL and the fire side stories.
8. Back to POR, relax.

lazydoxy66

08-29-2008, 12:35 AM

Friday, Sept. 12th: Anything Goes!
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Enchanted/Anniversary/dalmatian04.jpg
Happy Anniversary!

I think this will be a make up day. Anything we missed that we really wanted to do will be done on this day! It will be extra evening hours at Epcot so I would like to end our vacation there with Illuminations and drinks around World Showcase.

Agenda:
1. Up early. CS @ POR food court.
2. I am guessing we will go back to MK.
3. Lunch will be a snack. Not sure where.
4. Break @ POR
5. 'Spirit of Aloha' Dinner
6. Epcot 'til we drop.
7. Depression sets in.

lazydoxy66

08-29-2008, 12:49 AM

Saturday, Sept. 13th: Going Home

Need I say more?

Wants: #1 Money still in my pocket #2 Some Paxil #3 To go back before 19 years pass

Agenda:
1. Get up before the sun.
2. Drag ourselves out to the car.
3. Head for home with a stop a Cartersville again.
4. Stop for a good breakfast.
5. May stop at the Tanger Outlet Mall just south of Atlanta.
6. Early supper.
7. Relax
8. On Sunday head on back to Indiana.:sad1: :sad1:

Next: The DISRules.

2BusyPlanning

08-29-2008, 07:45 AM

Sounds like a great plan! I can't believe it's so close...

Isn't the last week before you go the longest - ever?! I hope you have the BEST time! :cheer2:

rebecca06261

08-29-2008, 07:59 AM

:banana: Just wanted to do a banana dance for you!!

I know you're getting all excited! I chose Friday as our "free day" too! I'm careful not to over-plan...and truthfully, if it weren't for ADRs, I probably wouldn't plan anything other than the park-days based on touring plans!

dogodisney

08-29-2008, 08:18 AM

You are doing great planning out your days.

I have our ADRs planned and on what days we'll do the parks but that's about it. We know what rides and attractions we want to do/see but that's as far a it goes. With having 2 teens and a 5 yr. old, it's hard to plan too much in advance. The teens don't always want to get out of bed and 5 yr. old just doesn't always cooperate for whatever reason. :rolleyes:

We will be in some of the same parks on the same days. We will be in HS on Monday, MK on Wednesday, and Epcot on Friday, so we may end up see a lot of each other.
Right now Tuesday is the only day that we don't have anything planned so I'm hoping I can make it to the Meet N Greet at the pool. :cool1: Maybe I can convince my family that we need a day to hang out at the pool. :cool2:

One more week!!!! :banana: :yay: :dance3: :cheer2:

Diamondintheruff

08-29-2008, 07:48 PM

Just got back from POR. Recommend the garlic mashed potatoes. They were my favorite thing at the food court. Loved using the boat to get to downtown Disney.

I concur that TSM fast passes will be gone within the first hour. You've got to head for that one first.

lazydoxy66

08-29-2008, 10:03 PM

Sounds like a great plan! I can't believe it's so close...

Isn't the last week before you go the longest - ever?! I hope you have the BEST time! :cheer2:

Thanks! I have to work this weekend so I think it is going to go pretty fast.

:banana: Just wanted to do a banana dance for you!!

I know you're getting all excited! I chose Friday as our "free day" too! I'm careful not to over-plan...and truthfully, if it weren't for ADRs, I probably wouldn't plan anything other than the park-days based on touring plans!

:thumbsup2 Same here. I don't like being held to a set schedule. Everything can change except these darn ADRs.

You are doing great planning out your days.

I have our ADRs planned and on what days we'll do the parks but that's about it. We know what rides and attractions we want to do/see but that's as far a it goes. With having 2 teens and a 5 yr. old, it's hard to plan too much in advance. The teens don't always want to get out of bed and 5 yr. old just doesn't always cooperate for whatever reason. :rolleyes:

We will be in some of the same parks on the same days. We will be in HS on Monday, MK on Wednesday, and Epcot on Friday, so we may end up see a lot of each other.
Right now Tuesday is the only day that we don't have anything planned so I'm hoping I can make it to the Meet N Greet at the pool. :cool1: Maybe I can convince my family that we need a day to hang out at the pool. :cool2:

One more week!!!! :banana: :yay: :dance3: :cheer2:

I gave you my cell #, right. Call or text me anytime. We can meet up at a ride or for a snack. I'm going to be flexible. Nothing but the ADRs are set in stone.

Just got back from POR. Recommend the garlic mashed potatoes. They were my favorite thing at the food court. Loved using the boat to get to downtown Disney.

I concur that TSM fast passes will be gone within the first hour. You've got to head for that one first.

Welcome back!! Thanks for the tip on the taters! Can't wait to read all about it!!!

KatGarcia

08-29-2008, 11:05 PM

Your plans are looking good!!!

dogodisney

08-30-2008, 07:55 AM

Thanks! I have to work this weekend so I think it is going to go pretty fast.

:thumbsup2 Same here. I don't like being held to a set schedule. Everything can change except these darn ADRs.

I gave you my cell #, right. Call or text me anytime. We can meet up at a ride or for a snack. I'm going to be flexible. Nothing but the ADRs are set in stone.

Welcome back!! Thanks for the tip on the taters! Can't wait to read all about it!!!

Yes, you did. When you see a # with a 404 area code, that will/should be me! ;)

lazydoxy66

08-30-2008, 11:10 PM

Your plans are looking good!!!

Thanks for checking in Kat! I'm going to have a lot of catching up to do when I get back.

Yes, you did. When you see a # with a 404 area code, that will/should be me! ;)

Check and double check!!:thumbsup2

havinfun

08-31-2008, 04:02 AM

Hi Lazydoxy66,

I read about the Baggelini on your pre-trip report and ordered mine. I loved it. I was able to fit two ponchos, my camera and all the rest of the stuff in it.
Your plans sound great and you are going to have a wonderful time. The transportation there is really good. One mistake I made was buying too food and drinks at the grocery store. We were not in out room long enough to eat all of it.

I have enjoyed your pre-trip report and can't wait to read your trip report when you get back.

DisneyJo

09-01-2008, 04:02 PM

2. Epcot by rope drop, grab FP for Mission Space and head to Test Track! We didn't need a MS FP once last week, TT and Soarin though definitely :thumbsup2

Grab a Fast Pass for TSM and ride what we didn't ride the night before. You must must must get there for rope drop, go to TSM first, grab FP's and get in the standby queue. It gets crazy busy and breaks down a lot but is an absolute must do!

FP for Splash Mountain or PotC? Advice on this one please. POC doesn't have a FP. With FP's make sure you get them as soon as poss and remember you can use them late :thumbsup2

Just got back from POR. Me too :rotfl2:

2BusyPlanning

09-02-2008, 06:11 PM

I had to read over your itinerary again... am I reading right? You are not doing a MNSSHP?!

Steve and I had the best time last year! I have always loved the Christmas parties, but the Halloween one knocks them out of the park!

lazydoxy66

09-02-2008, 10:42 PM

We didn't need a MS FP once last week, TT and Soarin though definitely :thumbsup2

You must must must get there for rope drop, go to TSM first, grab FP's and get in the standby queue. It gets crazy busy and breaks down a lot but is an absolute must do!

POC doesn't have a FP. With FP's make sure you get them as soon as poss and remember you can use them late :thumbsup2

Me too :rotfl2:

Thanks for your input. Definitely helpful.

I had to read over your itinerary again... am I reading right? You are not doing a MNSSHP?!

Steve and I had the best time last year! I have always loved the Christmas parties, but the Halloween one knocks them out of the park!

I explained it to Doug and he wasn't interested. I am thinking that if I go back next year with my BFF, she and I can go then.

lazydoxy66

09-02-2008, 11:15 PM

I've learned a lot from other DISers while scouring these boards. Here's my list of DISrules.

You must take lots of pictures. When you think you have enough, take more!
Along with standard pictures you must have food porn!
You must wear some form of Lime Green to identify yourself as a DISer!
Acknowledge your DISer buddies, and embarrass your DH in the process.
Flash your 'special button' shamelessly at CMs.
Help the people with the 'big honkin' strollers'. It only stands to reason that if I can get them on a bus quicker then I get there quicker.
Understand and use FPs. Take them when offered.
Be pleasant and understanding - with bad people and my DH.
You must have a Dole Whip and the School Bread.
You must complete a TR upon return! It will contain the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help me Walt!

Well kids, we are in the final few days before the grand adventure. Looks like Doug and I may encounter Fay's ugly sister, Hanna, on the drive down. I've got my ponchos and umbrella. Nothing going to stop us now! Wasn't that a song in the '80s?
Thank you to everyone who has answered any of my questions and to all of you who have ventured with me on my little pre-journey. It's been fun and I hope I can do us proud with a good TR when I get back.
I wish everybody who is going this next week a safe and wonderful trip. To those of you left behind, keep the DIS in good standing with your PTRs and TRs. I'll probably never get caught up when I get back.

Good bye for now!:flower3:

DisneyJo

09-03-2008, 07:07 AM

Have a safe journey and a magical trip :wave2:

Lifelong_Dreamer

09-03-2008, 07:47 AM

You are going to have a great trip! :goodvibes

PrincessV

09-03-2008, 08:38 AM

Have a wonderful trip!

KatGarcia

09-03-2008, 12:58 PM

Have a great time and remember to bring several pairs of shoes as wet feet in WDW is B.A.D.!

tybrilinja

09-03-2008, 03:00 PM

I've just read your ptr and you did a great job on it. I'm so jealous of you as we have until January 09 until we go. I appreciate all your entries as I have written several ideas down and plan on using them.

Have fun and I can't wait to read all about your trip!!!

2BusyPlanning

09-03-2008, 06:11 PM

I've learned a lot from other DISers while scouring these boards. Here's my list of DISrules.

Acknowledge your DISer buddies, and embarrass your DH in the process. :rotfl2:
Flash your 'special button' shamelessly at CMs. :rotfl2: :rotfl2:
You must complete a TR upon return! It will contain the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help me Walt! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Please have enough fun for ALL of us! :yay:

rebecca06261

09-03-2008, 08:40 PM

Have a very magical trip! :goodvibes

lazydoxy66

09-03-2008, 11:32 PM

Have a safe journey and a magical trip :wave2:

You are going to have a great trip! :goodvibes

Have a wonderful trip!

Have a great time and remember to bring several pairs of shoes as wet feet in WDW is B.A.D.!

Thank You Focker Friends!!!

I've just read your ptr and you did a great job on it. I'm so jealous of you as we have until January 09 until we go. I appreciate all your entries as I have written several ideas down and plan on using them.

Have fun and I can't wait to read all about your trip!!!

Thank You!! It's good to know I have helped someone else. January will be here before you know it. I still can't believe I only have 2 more nights before we hit the road.

Please have enough fun for ALL of us! :yay:

You got it!!!

Have a very magical trip! :goodvibes

Thanks for sharing your tips with me. I can't wait to read about your trip when you get back. It's just around the corner now.

havinfun

09-04-2008, 11:12 PM

Hi,

Have a great time. I am looking forward to your trip. Happy Anniversary.

Peggy

2BusyPlanning

09-05-2008, 12:58 PM

Sooo... how was work today? Doing anything interesting this weekend?

Ha! Silly me... I know what tomorrow is. :woohoo:

Have a great trip and a happy anniversary! Tell Doug the DIS wishes him the best trip ever!

2BusyPlanning

09-11-2008, 04:01 PM

I hope you are having a really nice time! Just thinking about you...

teruterubouzu

09-11-2008, 08:47 PM

I hope you've been having a great time! Looking forward to reading your report when you return.

2BusyPlanning

09-12-2008, 09:24 AM

Happy Anniversary!

2BusyPlanning

09-14-2008, 05:58 PM

Are you home yet?

(not wanting a full report or anything, just wondered if you made it back safe yet!)

But, I can't wait to hear all about it this week! :cheer2:

Diamondintheruff

09-16-2008, 06:32 PM

Thinking about you and the mouse and the duck and the castle and the princesses and well..... wish I was there too!

rebecca06261

09-20-2008, 07:39 PM

Just stopping by to see if you had posted anything about your trip :confused3

havinfun

09-21-2008, 12:52 AM

Welcome back. I know you had a great time. Now start planning the next trip. :goodvibes

lazydoxy66

09-21-2008, 02:22 PM

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Greetings/909um7yujl1nz.gif

If you havent' read my PTR, please do. It is listed in my siggie. It has all my prep work and info. contained within it. You'll learn a lot about me there.

A Brief Intro:
I'm lazydoxy66 - aka lazydoxy, lazy d, doxy, Kristel.
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Meandtheshag004-1-1.jpg

This is my DH - co-pilot, navigator, poop master and the 5 year old I never wanted (:laughing: ) aka Doug.
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Me%20and%20Doug/MeandDoug003-1-1.jpg

Our 10th anniversary was Sept 12th.
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/CakeFunnies-1.jpg
We decided to go to the biggest money suckin' hole in the universe - Walt Disney World.
Actually, friends, we had a fantastic time as will be witnessed in this trip report.

Go grab yourself a tasty beverage, sit back in your favorite recliner, and kick your feet up - I'm out of time.:lmao: :lmao: I'm so evil !!:maleficen

Next - Day 1: Pillsbury and Jack Daniels

lazydoxy66

09-21-2008, 02:23 PM

1. Day 1, Part 1: Pillsbury and Jack Daniels (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27792633&postcount=14)
2. Day 1, Part 2: Pillsbury and Jack Daniels (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27886492&postcount=23)
3. Day 1, Part 3: Pillsbury and Jack Daniels (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27960127&postcount=32)
4. Day 2, Part 1: Car Alarms, Gators and POR (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=28116161&postcount=44)
5. Day 2, Part 2: Car Alarms, Gators and POR (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=28117166&postcount=45)
6. Day 2, Part 3: Car Alarms, Gators and POR (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=28242705&postcount=58)
6a. POR River Mill Food Court Menus. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=28242711&postcount=59)
7. Day 3, Part 1: Humidity + Test Track = Bad Hair Day (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=28363048&postcount=74)
8.Day 3 Part 2: Humidity + Test Track = Bad Hair Day (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=28438737&postcount=83)
8a. Sunshine Seasons Menus (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=28438804&postcount=84)
9. Day 3 Part 3: Humidity + Test Track = Bad Hair Day (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=28438894&postcount=85)
10. Day 3 Part 4: Humidity + Test Track = Bad Hair Day (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=28543869&postcount=94)
10a.Coral Reef Menus (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=28543884&postcount=95)
11. Day 3, Part 5: Humidity + Test Track = Bad Hair Day (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=28735862&postcount=106)
12. Day 4, Part 1: Lost and Found - A Lesson In Crowds (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=28736370&postcount=107)
13. Day 4, Part 2: Lost and Found - A Lesson In Crowds (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=28776785&postcount=118)
14. Day 4, Part 3: Lost and Found - A Lesson In Crowds (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=28874740&postcount=124)
15. Day 4, Part 4: Lost and Found - A Lesson In Crowds (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=28874894&postcount=125)
15 a. 50's PTC Menus and Rating (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=28874897&postcount=126)
16. Day 4, Part 5: Lost and Found - A Lesson In Crowds (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=28963646&postcount=134)
17. Day 5, Part 1: Pinchy Winchy and Pixie Dust (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29010384&postcount=141)
18. Day 5, Part 2: Pinchy Winchy and Pixie Dust (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29010990&postcount=142)
19. Day 5, Part 3: Pinchy Winchy and Pixie Dust (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29090741&postcount=150)
19 a. Pecos Bill's Menu (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29090754&postcount=151)
20. Day 5, Part 4: Pinchy Winchy and Pixie Dust (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29185663&postcount=161)
21. Day 5, Part 5: Pinchy Winchy and Pixie Dust (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29185967&postcount=162)
21 a. BRG&BW and River Roost Menus (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29185987&postcount=163)
22. Day 6, Part 1: Walking Vines, Gorillas, and Cheap Beer (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29216181&postcount=171)
23. Day 6, Part 2 - Walking Vines, Gorillas and Cheap Beer
(http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29216245&postcount=172)
24. Day 6, Part 3 - Walking Vines, Gorillas and Cheap Beer (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29216305&postcount=173)
25. Day 6, Part 4 - Walking Vines, Gorillas and Cheap Beer (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29216369&postcount=174)
26. Day 7, Part 1: Repeats, 'Spirit' and Our Last Walk In the World (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29284034&postcount=182)
27. Day 7, Part 2a.: Repeats, 'Spirit' and Our Last Walk In the World (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29284085&postcount=183)
28. Day 7, Part 2b.: Repeats, 'Spirit' and Our Last Walk In the World (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29284117&postcount=184)
29. Days 8 & 9: Gas Prices and The Long Road Home (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29284135&postcount=185)
30. Hits, Misses and Final Thoughts (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29288488&postcount=188)

lazydoxy66

09-21-2008, 02:41 PM

Yes, I am already in the throngs of trip planning once again. I've been sending info. to my BFF, Rockie.

I have started my TR. Here is the link:Humidity, Food, The Monster, & Pixie Dust - Oh My! (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1960246)

Lifelong_Dreamer

09-21-2008, 02:46 PM

I'm here Kristel!

jcc0621

09-21-2008, 02:50 PM

Me too, me too:cool1: :cool1:

DisneyJo

09-21-2008, 04:05 PM

I'm here too :yay:

rebecca06261

09-21-2008, 04:05 PM

Woohoo! Can't wait to read about this! :cool1:

teruterubouzu

09-21-2008, 04:09 PM

Looking forward to your report!

dogodisney

09-21-2008, 05:23 PM

I'm waiting to hear about your trip. I hope it was fantastic.
It was nice running into you. I wish I could have made it to the meet n greet but we were busy the whole time we were there. We only made it to the pool the evening that we met. :upsidedow

Diamondintheruff

09-21-2008, 06:13 PM

I'm signing in for the ride.

wheresmygoofy

09-22-2008, 12:14 AM

Was great meeting you. Can't wait to read about your trip

PrincessV

09-23-2008, 03:10 PM

You had me at "biggest money suckin' hole in the universe"! :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl:

rebecca06261

09-24-2008, 03:32 PM

So I know you're busy and all.. but since I can't stand the thought of reliving my trip- I need to live vicariously through you! Get busy writing woman!

2BusyPlanning

09-24-2008, 09:50 PM

OK, come on now! I need some WDW reading material before I go to bed at night...

lazydoxy66

09-25-2008, 01:52 AM

The night before we picked up the rental.
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/WDW%202008/WDW2008001-1-1.jpg
It's a Nissan. They tried to give me a Pontiac Vibe. I said, 'How is a Pontiac Vibe anything like a Pontiac G6?' They shrugged their shoulders. I said, 'I'm not paying $200+ for a Vibe. What else you got?' Nissan it is.
Could have just taken the old stand-by:
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Hillbilly/motorhoem.jpg
We were afraid someone might put a scratch on it or worse yet, steal it.:lmao:

September 6th, Saturday
According to my schedule, we were supposed to leave at 4:00 AM. I did manage to sleep - a little. At 2:08 AM I couldn't stand it anymore. :tigger: Time to make the cinnamon rolls. You know, Pillsbury, with the orange icing. YUM!
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/WDW%202008/WDW2008003-1.jpg
I baked them while I got myself dressed. I decided to let Doug sleep just a little longer. My first mistake of the trip. I thought the smell of the doughboy special would wake him up.
I was busy packing the last minute toiletries and noticed he wasn't moving yet. It was 3:00 AM. :scared1: He must have missed the memo. The big one that said, "Hey, your going to WALT DISNEY WORLD!!!!" It was his job to load the cooler and feed the animals. Plus, he always has to sit on the pot for at least 20 minutes every morning. I know TMI. You know where this is headed though.
So I walk into the bedroom and say, "Get your rump out of that bed. Or am I going alone on this trip!"http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Hillbilly/guntootsmiley.gif

We finally hit the road at 4:20 AM. (Note to self. Doug has no time management skills. Wake him up 20 minutes earlier.) It was 57 deg. F and overcast.
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Vacation/WDW%202008/WDW2008001-2.jpg
This is an antenna topper. The antenna on the rental was too fat. So I hung it from the mirror with fishing line. Very sophisticated.;)
The trip through Indianapolis and the southern part of Indiana was uneventful and gas was in th $3.60 - $3.70 range. It was a gray day. No rain though.
When we got to Tennessee, I thought about the Jack Daniels Distillery. I told Doug that I should have gotten some directions. It would have been a good place to stop. He agreed. About 10 minutes later we see a sign for it with the exit #. Cool! Let's go.
Friends, the sign made it sound like the distillery was real close. It wasn't.

Did we make it to see Jack? You'll have to wait for the next installment:

Day 1, Part 2: Pillsbury and Jack Daniels

lazydoxy66

09-25-2008, 02:01 AM

:goodvibes :goodvibes :grouphug:
Thanks for jumping on board everyone!!!! Knowing you won't be doing this alone is a good feeling!!!

Lifelong_Dreamer

09-25-2008, 10:00 AM

I have never heard of Pillsbury cinnamon rolls with orange icing, must be an American thing. :confused3

PrincessV

09-25-2008, 04:00 PM

The trip through Indianapolis and the southern part of Indiana was uneventful and gas was in th $3.60 - $3.70 range. It was a gray day. No rain though.
Hmmm. I'm wondering how long those prices will last into your trip. popcorn::

jcc0621

09-25-2008, 04:04 PM

Hmmmmmmmm. Cinnamon Rolls!!!! Um, make sure to tell Doug that you are leaving at 3:30 next time...this way you will leave on time:thumbsup2

Stasieki

09-25-2008, 04:20 PM

Oh no... we live in Nashville and my DH is originally from a small town close to the JD place. Can't wait to hear if you made it there - I know how far it is from the interstate.

Diamondintheruff

09-26-2008, 07:27 AM

I'm impressed you took the time to bake the morning you left. It would have been a donut shop for me but then we don't have the orange icing ones here (yet).

2BusyPlanning

09-26-2008, 07:58 AM

Mmmmm... Orange Pillsbury! We have those every Christmas morning. Can't wait to hear more!

DisneyJo

09-26-2008, 11:56 AM

What a shame you didn't drive the redneck trailer to WDW :rotfl:

Those buns look lovely :goodvibes

lazydoxy66

09-30-2008, 03:09 AM

In our last exerpt, we were exiting I-24 for the Jack Daniels Distillery.
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Side Note: I have written in my notes that gas is now $3.54/gallon in this part of Tennessee.

Now I will introduce you to the 3rd voice in our car - Emma. She is my Mio Moov, GPS. As Doug is exiting, I enter the address for JD. Guess what Emma says - turn right in 10 miles. Excuse me Emma but that darn distillery has got to be closer than that. Just where the heck is Lynchburg anyhow??!!:eek:
I get ready to reach for the atlas when a big sign states that the JD distillery is approximately 22 miles away on SR55. You have got to be kidding me! http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Smileys/pullhair.gif

Of all the low-down, underhanded..... I'm a guessin' that's why they don't let you know up front. No one would ever go if they knew just how far off the beatin' track it is. It's a good thing we were doing good on time!

You know what? Emma got us there. No problems. Here is a picture of the front entrance.
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It was 11:30 AM and time to munch. I had made some fried chicken strips and we bought KFC cole slaw. We sat in the car and ate before we went in. I know, but we were hungry and there were no picnic tables. It was good.
There was quite a crowd to the left as we walked to the entrance. I thought maybe it was the line for the bathroom. We find out later that I was wrong.
Here is what you are greeted with when you walk in the front door.
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It was beautiful and relaxing. There were lots of displays and history in there. I walked up to the receptionists desk and found out she was psychic. 'Are you here for the tour?' she asked with a very sweet southern accent. I told her we were. She handed me a couple of cards and said our tour, #4, which was on the card, would be leaving in approximately 10 minutes. She invited us to take a look at the displays and enjoy our visit. So we started lurking.

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Some of Jack's fine threads.
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Doug taking a whiff of JD before and after the charcoal filtering. There is a difference.
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The whole process in miniature.
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This is a life size picture of the man himself. He was only 5'2" tall.
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They called out our tour and took us into a little room where we all introduced ourselves, kinda neighborly-like. People were from all over - Japan, Bulgaria, Germany, England and the US of course. Our guide was Ginger. Very cute and very southern. We watched a short film and then took a short bus ride up to the top of the distillery. Did you know that 50% of the sales of JD are to Europe?!! England is first. Followed by Germany. I thought that was very interesting.

We started in the Rickyard. This is where they heat treat the wood for the barrells.
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They snap a picture of the group at this point. It is posted on the Jack Daniels web site for 30 days. You can copy it to your PC for your own use. I thought this was a great idea. Doug and I are in the center. :thumbsup2
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This is the charcoal mill. They have to grind it down.
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This is their fire brigade.
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:rotfl2: :rotfl2: It was at one time. They have state-of-the-art equipment now. I sure hope so. I'd hate to see this fine concoction go up in flames.

This is the spring that Jack found. BTW - JD was adopted by a neighbor down the road that actually started the whiskey business. He gave it to JD when he was 13 yrs old. And when JD was 16 he registered it with the US. It is the oldest distillery on record. They own all the land around the distillery because they don't want any farm chemicals muckin' up the brew. The 2nd pic is of me, D, and JD in front of the spring.
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The spring has never run dry.

I'm out of time and out of picture space. I shall continue this romp down whiskey alley at a later date.

Next: Day 1, Part 3 - Pillsbury and Jack Daniels

rebecca06261

09-30-2008, 08:09 AM

It's a good thing you decided against taking the hoopdie-car... it would have never made it past your overnight stay in Cartersville. Afterall, that there hoopdie would make fine campin' gear for some folks!

....They own all the land around the distillery because they don't want any farm chemicals muckin' up the brew. The 2nd pic is of me, D, and JD in front of the spring.
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I love the word "muck." It should be used more often! It's a great replacement word for the F-bomb too! :goodvibes

Atleast JD is taller than you (even if only by a smidge!<----another one of those fancy southernisms)

Diamondintheruff

09-30-2008, 05:02 PM

Thanks, now I can toss around a few facts about "JD" at the next gathering.

I love the "Jonathan" voice on our GPS. He gives a whole new meaning to "bare left".:lovestruc

lazydoxy66

10-01-2008, 03:05 AM

It's a good thing you decided against taking the hoopdie-car... it would have never made it past your overnight stay in Cartersville. Afterall, that there hoopdie would make fine campin' gear for some folks!

I love the word "muck." It should be used more often! It's a great replacement word for the F-bomb too! :goodvibes

Atleast JD is taller than you (even if only by a smidge!<----another one of those fancy southernisms)

I saw a few I woulda traded fur.;)

Actually that there statue is bigger than life size. I'm 5'6" and Doug is 6'1". I'm sure he's proud the stature of this statue.

Thanks, now I can toss around a few facts about "JD" at the next gathering.

I love the "Jonathan" voice on our GPS. He gives a whole new meaning to "bare left".:lovestruc

:lmao: :lmao:

Emma has a hard time with Trl. It is short for Trail. She says triangle. 'Turn right on Bermuda Triangle. Your destination is on the right in the Black Hole.'

DisneyJo

10-01-2008, 06:27 AM

I get ready to reach for the atlas when a big sign states that the JD distillery is approximately 22 miles away on SR55. You have got to be kidding me Wow :rotfl2:

Did you know that 50% of the sales of JD are to Europe?!! England is first. I'm not surprised :rotfl2:

They snap a picture of the group at this point. It is posted on the Jack Daniels web site for 30 days. You can copy it to your PC for your own use. I thought this was a great idea. That really is a good idea!

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Lovely photo :goodvibes

PrincessV

10-02-2008, 09:22 AM

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Oooo, it's so pretty!

It was beautiful and relaxing. There were lots of displays and history in there.
It does look relaxing in there! How did it smell? I'm imagining a combination of alcohol and wood, but not too strong. :cloud9:

2BusyPlanning

10-02-2008, 07:17 PM

We watched a short film and then took a short bus ride up to the top of the distillery. Did you know that 50% of the sales of JD are to Europe?!! England is first. Followed by Germany. I thought that was very interesting.
I'm sorry, I found this quite humorous. Did you TAKE the short bus, or was it a short ride in a bus?! :rotfl2:

lazydoxy66

10-03-2008, 04:49 PM

I'm sorry, I found this quite humorous. Did you TAKE the short bus, or was it a short ride in a bus?! :rotfl2:

You are just too funny. :lmao: :lmao: Actually it was a short bus and a short ride. Do 2 shorts make a long?

lazydoxy66

10-03-2008, 05:00 PM

Wow :rotfl2:

I'm not surprised :rotfl2:

That really is a good idea!

Lovely photo :goodvibes

;) Guess who is the biggest buyer here in America?

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The US Military.:thumbsup2

lazydoxy66

10-03-2008, 06:38 PM

Day 1, Part 3: Pillsbury and Jack Daniels

On with the tour of the Jack Daniels Distillery.
What we have here is the only original building on the property. It was Jack's office. It still has some of the original furniture inside too. Also, a picture of a barrel house. They store about 30,000 barrels in there while the whiskey ages.

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Now for the actual processing. BTW, Did you know that Lynchburg is in the 'dry' county of Lynchburg. They can't sell any liquor in the county. There is an exception that we will get to in a moment.

First the fermentation of the ingredients. The ferrnenter holds the corn mash. It looks like barf. Like 'I just ate some oatmeal that didn't agree with me' kind of barf. It doesn't smell like barf. More like fresh bread. Yeasty.

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Due to the alcohol fumes, we could not use a flash on the rest of the tour. I definitely didn't want to be the cause of halting the world's supply of JD so some of the pics aren't the best.

The distillation area is where you get to see the JD in it's pure white lightnin' form. You can drink it at this point. Notice the lock. I would guess somebody was sneakin' a taste every so often.
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Now this next part made me thirsty for some JD. These vats contain 5-6 feet of charcoal. That's what they use to filter the whiskey. It drips from those pipes into the charcoal and it takes a week for it to get through to the holding tank. This process is supposed to make it smoother.
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Ginger opened this up so we could get our nostrils full of this heavenly scent. It was very potent even in snorted form. We had to exit using about 2 flights of stairs. As I peered into the abyss with a half loopy brain, I was sure I would end up bouncing down those stairs on my behind. I am a cluts extraordinaire when I'm completely sober, let alone when schnockered.

You'll be happy to know I made it. I felt good enough to snap a pic of my sweetie in his second favorite position with a great big happy smile. (He was secretly hoping for my demise as I am worth more dead than alive):lovestruc

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I do have some shots of him smilin'. It does happen on rare occasions.

This is what happens to all the surfaces of this place including the plants. It's a black fungus that is a product of the fermentation. It doesn't hurt anything. It was actually pretty on the trees.
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The tower of 'Single Barrel'.

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What is Single Barrel Jack Daniels? I'm glad you asked. It's JD at it's smoothest. It has been dripped through the charcoal TWICE.
They have a whole room dedicated to this concoction. It's filled with plaques with names of 'celebrities'. You see, you can purchase it by the bottle. Pretty pricey! But that's not how you get your name on the wall. That is for the people that by the barrel. Yes, my friends, you too can buy a barrel of this fine liquid heaven for a mere 9 - 12,000 smackeroos. You get to pick your own barrel from 3 that the Master Distiller has personally picked as top notch. Each one will taste just a little different. You not only get 240 bottles from that barrel, which they will gladly bottle up for you, hand stamped with your barrel #, they also give you the barrel, a certificate of ownership and a plaque on that wall of fame along side some of countries finest crooners. 'Hey Garth, sweetie, can we get us some of that Single Barrel Jack Daniels?' - 'Yeah, the CD just went platinum, get 4.' No wonder they're so happy, they're tanked on JD!

The last part of the tour was through the bottling section and a mini barrell house. The barrell house was too dark. No pictures of it. I did get a shot of Doug with Ginger.
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Note that the Southern Charm of Ginger brought a smile to Doug's lips. And I forgot to mention, the tour is free!

Now here's the first bit of pixie dust for the trip. Ginger told us that we were there on a very special day. The Master Distiller was in the house. He was signing bottles of JD. Even though it is a dry county, the legislation made an exception for the collectible and commemorative bottles of booze. If you wanted you could buy a bottle or 2 and Mr. Jeff Arnett, 7th Master Distiller for JD, age 41, would sign it for ya'.

The line that was at the left when we came in was for the signing which was a mile and a half inside the building. I ain't jokin'. It was nuts. This apparently is a huge deal in those parts. HUGE! I mean some persons had cases to be signed. This guy was more popular than, don't blast me for this, ELVIS. And he didn't even have to sing.
Doug was in line for, are you ready for this, 1 hour and 15 minutes. This was the longest wait of our entire trip. Not Exp. Everest, Not TSM, Not Space Mountain - An autograph from someone we didn't even know until that moment. Too darn funny if you ask me. This is a pic of the man himself and the $72.00 of booze Doug bought. No barrel this time.

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There is a bottle in the box as well. You can kinda see the signature on the right side of the bottle.

Mr. Arnett was a very nice guy. I can't imagine having to sign 4 million bottles, boxes, crates, etc. He said he was doing fine when I asked about it.

Well I wanted to go to the town of Lynchburg which was just a block away, but it was around 3:30 PM when we got the bottles signed. I knew we were about 2 hours away from Cartersville. So we hit the road.
You might ask what I did the whole time Doug was in line. I sat on my fanny and drank some fresh lemonade they were handing out. I should have went on to town, but I didn't know how long it was going to take.
A woman from Florida, originally Brooklyn, sat down and chatted with me. I found out all sorts of things about her - building a new home close by, back surgeries, her DH was from Fla., he was on the tour - Just all kinds of stuff. I must have a face that says tell me everything. (This can be a problem at times.) In the end her DH bought a couple of bottles when he got back from his tour. She asked if Doug could take them for him and get them signed since he was still in line. Doug gave me one of those looks, but he did it. They were so happy.

So we waddled on back by the longest mile line, got in the car, and bid old JD a final farewell. It was fun and interesting. The price was right, free. Can't beat that. There is a lot to see and a restaurant. Oh well, maybe next time. We will definitely do it again.

I was getting a kick out of some of the bill boards on our way to Cartersville. I noted a sign that said - Lyon's Den: Adult Food & Fuel Superstore. There sure were a lot of these in Tennesee. Must have some ornery folk in them there hills.

We got to Cartersville. The Comfort Inn was on a very steep hill. If you had a big rig, no way. Not even a camper. You'd get stuck in the dip in the road between it and the drive. It was a typical refurb run by Indians or some other mid east. people. They were very nice.
The room was the usual - 'slap some wallpaper and paint on and it's new' type. The bed was clean and comfortable. All I can say is, those of you that complain about WDW Mousekeeping might want to pass this one up. It was OK for an overnighter though.
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Doug in his favorite position. (Looks like he's pickin' his nose. Cool.)

We ate at a Cracker Barrell since it was kinda late and we didn't know the area. Doug did add some excitment to the dinner. The waitress gave us our drinks and Doug decided to play the part of that 5 year old of told you about. I don't know what he was doin' but he knocked the whole Coke he ordered over. I haven't moved that fast in 25 years. It would have been all over me if I hadn't. Great D, now the whole establishment is staring. Thanks for making us both look like retards from up north. I think I heard someone say,"Getonouttahere." (Get on out of here - for those of you that don't speak southern.) Good thing there was food around for a distraction.

End of Day 1. I bet you thought 'd never get it done.

Next: Day 2 - Car Alarms, Gators, and POR

jcc0621

10-03-2008, 07:05 PM

That tour looks so cool Kristel. Something Jim would wanna do, if we ever had cause to be in Tennessee!

Lifelong_Dreamer

10-03-2008, 07:24 PM

That tour sounds really interesting and you are right the price is right! ;)

rebecca06261

10-03-2008, 09:01 PM

First the fermentation of the ingredients. The ferrnenter holds the corn mash. It looks like barf. Like 'I just ate some oatmeal that didn't agree with me' kind of barf. It doesn't smell like barf. More like fresh bread. Yeasty.

So many thoughts come to my mind...yeasty??? :sick:

The distillation area is where you get to see the JD in it's pure white lightnin' form. You can drink it at this point. Notice the lock. I would guess somebody was sneakin' a taste every so often.

Okay.. I'll go ahead and show ya'll all my redneck roots- if ya'll want to properly drink white lightnin' you better have yourself a great big jar of pickle juice! ::yes:: You take a swig of liquor and chase it with pickle juice. I can't remember why they do it- but I have an entire redneck side of the family who regularly throw hoe-downs and bring out the lighnin' :rolleyes:

*I wish I were joking

Ginger opened this up so we could get our nostrils full of this heavenly scent. It was very potent even in snorted form. We had to exit using about 2 flights of stairs. As I peered into the abyss with a half loopy brain, I was sure I would end up bouncing down those stairs on my behind. I am a cluts extraordinaire when I'm completely sober, let alone when schnockered.

So was it like sniffing a sharpie, xerox copy (you know what I'm talking about) or rubbing alcohol??? :rotfl: I'd love to be a loopy fly on that wall!

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Note that the Southern Charm of Ginger brought a smile to Doug's lips. And I forgot to mention, the tour is free!

I think he's smilin' 'cause Ginger and you could be twins if you had on a little make up with curlier hair!!! :lmao:

I was getting a kick out of some of the bill boards on our way to Cartersville. I noted a sign that said - Lyon's Den: Adult Food & Fuel Superstore. There sure were a lot of these in Tennesee. Must have some ornery folk in them there hills.

Yeah, that's what it is.. they're ornery ;)

We got to Cartersville. The Comfort Inn was on a very steep hill. If you had a big rig, no way. Not even a camper. You'd get stuck in the dip in the road between it and the drive. It was a typical refurb run by Indians or some other mid east. people. They were very nice.
The room was the usual - 'slap some wallpaper and paint on and it's new' type. The bed was clean and comfortable. All I can say is, those of you that complain about WDW Mousekeeping might want to pass this one up. It was OK for an overnighter though.

I'm not familiar with it... I thought ya'll were staying at the new one next door to Shoneys? :confused3

The waitress gave us our drinks and Doug decided to play the part of that 5 year old of told you about. I don't know what he was doin' but he knocked the whole Coke he ordered over.

:lmao: I did this last weekend at Buffalos!

Excellent update :thumbsup2 Can't wait to see what happened when you got to POR! Not to be a downer and all... but I'm really curious to know what your reaction was if you took the boat-ride down the Sassagoula River... :cool2:

Mrs. The King

10-03-2008, 11:36 PM

Notice how your free trip cost you $72. :sad2: Thats' how free things work out for me too :hug:

Great update!

Diamondintheruff

10-03-2008, 11:59 PM

Very cool side trip.:thumbsup2 So would the restaurant be "dry" too?

lazydoxy66

10-05-2008, 10:38 AM

That tour looks so cool Kristel. Something Jim would wanna do, if we ever had cause to be in Tennessee!

It was worth the trek. They said there was a store in town that made furniture out of the barrels when empty, as they only use them once. I wished I could have seen it. Then again, I probably would have bought a rockin' chair. Could you see us drivin to Fla. Clampet style, chair on the roof of the nissan?:lmao:

That tour sounds really interesting and you are right the price is right! ;)

We like wine tours and brewery tours too. Most are free, for the tour part anyway.

Okay.. I'll go ahead and show ya'll all my redneck roots- if ya'll want to properly drink white lightnin' you better have yourself a great big jar of pickle juice! ::yes:: You take a swig of liquor and chase it with pickle juice. I can't remember why they do it- but I have an entire redneck side of the family who regularly throw hoe-downs and bring out the lighnin' :rolleyes:

*I wish I were joking

I'll just take mine straight with no chaser, thanks.

So was it like sniffing a sharpie, xerox copy (you know what I'm talking about) or rubbing alcohol??? :rotfl: I'd love to be a loopy fly on that wall!

Sweeter than all those but way stronger. It actually clings to the back of your throat.

Excellent update :thumbsup2 Can't wait to see what happened when you got to POR! Not to be a downer and all... but I'm really curious to know what your reaction was if you took the boat-ride down the Sassagoula River... :cool2:

Just hold your horses. I'll get there.

Notice how your free trip cost you $72. :sad2: Thats' how free things work out for me too :hug:

Great update!

Yeah. We went on the Miller tour in Milwaukee a few years back. It wasn't nearly as interesting as this one, but they did give you 3 free 12 oz. glasses of beer at the end. Miller, Miller lite and Foster's. Then we spent $150 at there shop. Good racket!

Very cool side trip.:thumbsup2 So would the restaurant be "dry" too?

Yes, ma'am. They do have a bakery in town that sells cakes with JD in them. I saw it on the Travel Channel. They looked so yummy!