Santa Claus is Coming to Town.... AND SO ARE WE! *New: 12/26*

[lauren_elizabeth]

INDEX:

Intro - You're reading it!
Home Depot/66 Days! - http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27783089&postcount=2
Help me pick a new camera! - http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27806499&postcount=7
TS Question - http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27831255&postcount=19
First ADR Made - http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27857529&postcount=29
No more Hailey & 51 Days! - http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=28070794&postcount=40
Jake's New Shirts - http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=28174963&postcount=51
BIG CHANGES! - http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=28317264&postcount=63
A few MUST-DO's! - http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=28441125&postcount=71
Mini-TR in PICTURES, PART 1 - http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=28464305&postcount=81
Mini-TR in PICTURES, PART 2 - http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=28464751&postcount=82
GO VOTE! - http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=28534775&postcount=104
Videos of Jake - http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=28607479&postcount=111
Our Itinerary! - http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=28652622&postcount=118

Drive down - http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29068552&postcount=170
Finally arriving at Disney! - http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29320493&postcount=188

:banana: WE'RE GOING TO DISNEY WORLD! :banana:
:love: During the Christmas season :love:

Yes, folks. It's true. I'm headed back to Disney World. :thumbsup2

Some of you may know who I am, while most of you probably don't. Ohhh, but don't fret. YOU SOON WILL! ;)

The last time I went to WDW was back at the enddddd of August. In 2006. :eek: Holy Moly, that's a long time ago! I was 18 at the time and took my little brother & sister. We had an absolute BLAST! As soon as I got back, I had the Disney Blues bad. Yall know what I'm talking about. I had started a Pre-Trippie, but never got around to finishing it.

WOOPS! I promise that will not happen again. Cross my fingers!

Well, alot of things have changed since then AND I'm heading back to my happy place. So, let's get started, shall we? :)



CAST OF CHARACTERS:

Me, Lauren (21) - I'm finishing up school in Elementary Education. Still deciding on exactly what grade I want to teach. I love everything about Disney World. Everything.

http://i35.tinypic.com/28h2zxk.jpg


BFF, Corrina (21) - My Best Friend Forever since 3rd grade! This will be her 1st EVER trip to the World! I am so excited to experience this with her.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/misslaurenx0x/CorrinaLilyMe.jpg
(This was taken on my 19th birthday, but unfortunately I don't have many recent pictures of us on this computer. Sorry!)




DATES:

November 29, 2008 - December 4, 2008.
Staying at Pop Century! LOVE Pop Century. :lovestruc


So, we'll be driving down instead of flying. Two words. ROAD TRIP! We plan on leaving around 9:00 or so the night before, driving straight through (with stops for gas & food, of course!) and making it to Disney around 9:30am.


Well, there you have it. You've met my crazy family and know where we're staying and when. :woohoo:



Next installment: Coming up soon!

[lauren_elizabeth]

66 days left until we arrive!

We have officially made a count-down full of multi-colored Mickey paint chips that Jake & I swiped from Home Depot. :rolleyes1

BIG shout-out to Jeff, the oh-so-helpful paint guy, who came over to see if we needed any assistance! :thumbsup2

"Wow, ma'am. You're either painting many rooms or making ONE colorful bedroom!" Those were his exact words. I kid you not.

I politely told him that I would have to go home and discuss our options before deciding on anything. ;)


I took a picture of our lovely countdown, but somewhere between the time the picture was taken and now, Jake has found a way to hide my camera in a spot that I can't find.

I'm off to search some more! When the camera is found, I'll post the picture.

[tinkerbell87512]

Ohhhhh I'm here and first at that!!!! Little Jake is sooo cute!!! What a fun trip you and your BFF to have with your kids. Looking forward to more. Ohhh and I love what the guy at Home Depot said to you. So funny! :lmao:

PS...Can't believe we miss each other by 11 days!

[lauren_elizabeth]

Ohhhhh I'm here and first at that!!!! Little Jake is sooo cute!!! What a fun trip you and your BFF to have with your kids. Looking forward to more. Ohhh and I love what the guy at Home Depot said to you. So funny! :lmao:

PS...Can't believe we miss each other by 11 days!

Hiiii Cheryl! Thanks so much for joining along!

Ha, the Home Depot guy was great! We must not have alot of DISers in my neck of the woods! ;)

And oh my goodness I know! I'm so upset that we're going to miss each other.

[wdwgirl03]

I'm in too (saw your link in Cheryl's PTR)! I just graduated after majoring in Elementary Ed. as well. Unfortunatley I'm still looking for a full-time teaching job but am doing the subbing thing for now. As for which grade, I LOVE the younger kids (first-third grade)...so much fun! Though I am starting to enjoy the older grades too but I definitely prefer the little guys. :goodvibes

Anyways...sounds like you have a fun trip planned and I can't wait to hear more about it!

[lauren_elizabeth]

I'm in too (saw your link in Cheryl's PTR)! I just graduated after majoring in Elementary Ed. as well. Unfortunatley I'm still looking for a full-time teaching job but am doing the subbing thing for now. As for which grade, I LOVE the younger kids (first-third grade)...so much fun! Though I am starting to enjoy the older grades too but I definitely prefer the little guys. :goodvibes

Anyways...sounds like you have a fun trip planned and I can't wait to hear more about it!

Another elementary teacher! I hope you find that perfect teaching job soon! GOOD LUCK! :) I'm definately leaning towards the younger grades myself. I really wanted 5th grade at first, but as I get closer to the end, I'm re-thinking that decision and thinking I want somewhere around 2nd grade. Thanks for the advice girl!

[lauren_elizabeth]

Okay, so I've decided that I want to get a new digital camera. The poor camera I have now has been with me since I was 16 years old and has definately seen better days. Let's face it. It's OLD, BEAT UP, and well... takes some pretty fuzzy pictures. (Notice that last picture in the first post? Yeah. Horrible quality.)

This is where yall come in.

I need your lovely advice, opinions, words of wisdom on helping me pick a new camera! :thumbsup2

Now, I don't need anything fancy schmancy. Just something that takes decent quality pictures and some decent video. That's all I ask for! Promise.

I've seen a few that I like.

1) Canon 8.0MP Digital Camera - Blue (SD1100)

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51utAZQn%2BFL._SS260_.jpg
I call this CINDERELLA Blue!

2) Sony 7.2MP Digital Camera - Silver (S750)

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/515D42Qn6uL._SS260_.jpg

3) Fujifilm FinePix 8.2MP Digital Camera - Silver (J10)

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41ky1zIyjfL._SS260_.jpg

4) Nikon Coolpix Digital Camera - Graphite Black (S210)

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51VOOsuYI3L._SS260_.jpg


What do yall think? What digital cameras do you have?

Feel free to let me know about one I don't have listed. Like I said, those are just ones I've looked at.

THANKS!!!

[tinkerbell87512]

I have the last one you posted. Well it's a Nikon coolpix but I dont know if its the same number (and mine is red). I love it! It takes crappy night shots though (well it may take good ones but I just never read the instruction book) The camera takes awesome day shots!!! It has a rechargeable battery and I was worried it wouldnt last the day (at Disney) since I take TONS of pictures but I never got the "battery low" warning light. :thumbsup2

[lauren_elizabeth]

I have the last one you posted. Well it's a Nikon coolpix but I dont know if its the same number (and mine is red). I love it! It takes crappy night shots though (well it may take good ones but I just never read the instruction book) The camera takes awesome day shots!!! It has a rechargeable battery and I was worried it wouldnt last the day (at Disney) since I take TONS of pictures but I never got the "battery low" warning light. :thumbsup2

I saw the red one in the store and I loved that color! And ha, you remind me so much of myself... I never read the instruction book to my old camera either. Maybe that's why I always got so frustrated with it! LOL. :rotfl:

But thanks so much! I also loooove the fact that it has a rechargable battery that lasts a LONG time! That's definately something I need. I am so sick of always having to change the batteries after like 3 hours of taking pics.

[tinkerbell87512]

I saw the red one in the store and I loved that color! And ha, you remind me so much of myself... I never read the instruction book to my old camera either. Maybe that's why I always got so frustrated with it! LOL. :rotfl:

But thanks so much! I also loooove the fact that it has a rechargable battery that lasts a LONG time! That's definately something I need. I am so sick of always having to change the batteries after like 3 hours of taking pics.

Haha too funny!!! I should really read the book before this trip.

But yea if the battery can last through one of my vacations it can last through anyones! I take a picture, turn off the camera, 2 seconds later I see something else and turn it on and take the picture...repeat all day long!

When I had my last camera I use to take a 24 pk of batteries! :lmao:

[lauren_elizabeth]

Haha too funny!!! I should really read the book before this trip.

But yea if the battery can last through one of my vacations it can last through anyones! I take a picture, turn off the camera, 2 seconds later I see something else and turn it on and take the picture...repeat all day long!

When I had my last camera I use to take a 24 pk of batteries! :lmao:

Oh my gosh, that's totally me! I have to bring a huuuuuge pack of batteries wherever I go because my camera is always dying.

I really want that Nikon now!

Is this the one you have?
http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/products/2008/054/p054CP610DR-f.jpeg

Or this one?
http://www.17photo.com/images/big/25597-.jpg

[wdwgirl03]

Another elementary teacher! I hope you find that perfect teaching job soon! GOOD LUCK! :) I'm definately leaning towards the younger grades myself. I really wanted 5th grade at first, but as I get closer to the end, I'm re-thinking that decision and thinking I want somewhere around 2nd grade. Thanks for the advice girl!

Ohh I did my student teaching in a second grade class and it was AWESOME!!! They were so much fun and it was so hard to leave them. :sad1:

As for the cameras...I like the blue one. :thumbsup2

[tinkerbell87512]

Oh my gosh, that's totally me! I have to bring a huuuuuge pack of batteries wherever I go because my camera is always dying.

I really want that Nikon now!

Is this the one you have?
http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/products/2008/054/p054CP610DR-f.jpeg

Or this one?
http://www.17photo.com/images/big/25597-.jpg

Hahaha thats too funny! We sound so alike!

I have the top one!

[lauren_elizabeth]

Ohh I did my student teaching in a second grade class and it was AWESOME!!! They were so much fun and it was so hard to leave them. :sad1:

As for the cameras...I like the blue one. :thumbsup2


Aw man, I bet it was! They're adorable at that age and you get attached so quickly! I'm glad you had a blast with them :)

I like the blue one alot. I think I'm just going to have to go back into the store and play around with each one!

[disneygirlinnj]

subscribing! I'll have to come back and check out the pics when I get home (they aren't viewable at work...booo!)

[lauren_elizabeth]

Hahaha thats too funny! We sound so alike!

I have the top one!

We're even more alike now! I ended up getting the Nikon Coolpix tonight in Plum. :thumbsup2

http://www.nikonusa.com/Assets/Digital-Camera/COOLPIX-S210/ColorVariants/26103-COOLPIX-S210/Views/353_26103_S210_front.jpg

I'm so excited about the battery lasting all day! WOO HOO!


subscribing! I'll have to come back and check out the pics when I get home (they aren't viewable at work...booo!)

Hey! :wave2: Thanks for joining!

[tinkerbell87512]

We're even more alike now! I ended up getting the Nikon Coolpix tonight in Plum. :thumbsup2

http://www.nikonusa.com/Assets/Digital-Camera/COOLPIX-S210/ColorVariants/26103-COOLPIX-S210/Views/353_26103_S210_front.jpg

I'm so excited about the battery lasting all day! WOO HOO!




Hey! :wave2: Thanks for joining!


Yay for the new camera! Hey if you end up reading the instructions you can fill me in on how to take night shots. :lmao: JK!

[lauren_elizabeth]

Yay for the new camera! Hey if you end up reading the instructions you can fill me in on how to take night shots. :lmao: JK!

Haha! :rotfl:
We can learn together!

[lauren_elizabeth]

Where is everybody? I know yall are out there! ;)

Okay, I have a question!

Are there any table service restaurants where 2 people can share ONE entree? I was looking at Allears.net, but that wasn't helping all too much since I couldn't see actual pictures of the meals.

We were thinking about going to Kona and getting a Lapu-Lapu! :goodvibes

[tinkerbell87512]

Where is everybody? I know yall are out there! ;)

Okay, I have a question!

Are there any table service restaurants where 2 people can share ONE entree? I was looking at Allears.net, but that wasn't helping all too much since I couldn't see actual pictures of the meals.

We were thinking about going to Kona and getting a Lapu-Lapu! :goodvibes

I don't know about the one entree thing but I will say Kona is sooooooo good! If you go there you wont regret it and you will want your own entree. It's that good!

[lauren_elizabeth]

I don't know about the one entree thing but I will say Kona is sooooooo good! If you go there you wont regret it and you will want your own entree. It's that good!

I saw your pictures of Kona in your trip report and I was drooling over the food! It looks absolutely delicious!

I think I'm going to call today and see if they have any ADR's open for lunch or dinner.

[SwansLoveDisney]

Joining in!

Your DS is adorable. It's so fun that you're going to WDW with your BFF and your kiddos!

Looks like we'll be at Pop at the same time!

I hope 2 people can share one entree at table service restaurants because that's what I intend to do. I think between DH and I, we'll order one appetizer and one dessert. It just gets WAY too expensive otherwise. Not to mention it's too much food!

[lauren_elizabeth]

Joining in!

Your DS is adorable. It's so fun that you're going to WDW with your BFF and your kiddos!

Looks like we'll be at Pop at the same time!

I hope 2 people can share one entree at table service restaurants because that's what I intend to do. I think between DH and I, we'll order one appetizer and one dessert. It just gets WAY too expensive otherwise. Not to mention it's too much food!

Thanks so much for joining along!

That's so cool that we'll be at Pop at the same time. Hopefully I see you around! :)

Yeah, I totally agree. My friend and I never eat a 3-course meal. So, we were planning on splitting table service meals; that way, we can try out a few restaurants without breaking the budget!

[wdwgirl03]

Ohh I love the new camera...purple is my favorite color. :thumbsup2

[lauren_elizabeth]

Ohh I love the new camera...purple is my favorite color. :thumbsup2

Thanks girl! I never thought I'd have a purple camera, but I love it!

[tinkerbell87512]

I saw your pictures of Kona in your trip report and I was drooling over the food! It looks absolutely delicious!

I think I'm going to call today and see if they have any ADR's open for lunch or dinner.

Haha I'm thinking now maybe I will cave and make an adr for kona! I'm craving some of that pineapple bread! haha

Did u get an adr?

[lauren_elizabeth]

Haha I'm thinking now maybe I will cave and make an adr for kona! I'm craving some of that pineapple bread! haha

Did u get an adr?

I haven't called yet :headache:
I'm going to do it RIGHT NOW and let you know!

I think we're going to make a late lunch ADR, so hopefully they some left.

[tinkerbell87512]

I haven't called yet :headache:
I'm going to do it RIGHT NOW and let you know!

I think we're going to make a late lunch ADR, so hopefully they some left.

Yea that's what I would do. Lunch is so much cheaper and usually it's a lot less crowded.

[lauren_elizabeth]

Okay, so I made an ADR! At Kona Cafe! :thumbsup2

I've been hearing so many good things about it lately, that I just had to.

I was going to make it for our 1st night there, but I figured it was best if I just left that night open without any plans. We'll be arriving around noon on Saturday, give or take a few, and I know that we'll end up being tired that night. (Whether we think so or not! Especially since we're driving down!)

So, I went ahead with Sunday at 12:00pm... as soon as they open! We'll be spending Sunday morning at Magic Kingdom and then we can just take the Monorail over to the Poly!

What do yall think? :)

Help me pick some more restaurants to try out! I was surprised at how many places were open! I just didn't know what to pick and when, so I told the CM that I would have to call back.

So, help a girl out!

[ThePin Princess]

Heyy there,

So far i am totally digging you trip report, i recently got back from disney it was fun to be there but sad when we left. Well anyway one or two nights you could get the in room baby sitting service and you could have a girls night out and eat at a "grown up" restaurant like Boma or Artist Point, some must eat at restaurants with the kids are Chef Mickey's its a classic and everyone needs to eat there! Also maybe if Hailey is a Princess fan you could hit Cinderella's Royal Table or Akershus Royal Banquet Hall and I must say if you in a mood for hot dogs there is no need to go further than Casey's Corner, if you in a hamburger/cheeseburger mood then make a stop at Pecos Bill Cafe! Not that you need reservations for those last two, another nice place to stop with the kids is the Garden Grill Restaurant although you are moving in a circle you barely notice until you do notice and then you feel like you are on the outside of an inside joke, but it is all part of the Disney Magic and then you feel like part of the joke :grouphug: Another yummi place would be Ohana's at the Polynesian! Oh My Tonga Toast! and you gotta love the Lilo and Stitch factor all though we all miss Minnie in her Hula Outfit.

Well thats all that I can think of at the moment! Hope I was helpful!

Grace

[ThePin Princess]

Happy Birthday!!! (well in my time zone)party: :bday: party: :bday: party:

[tinkerbell87512]

:banana: :cool1: :wizard: :woohoo: :yay: :dance3: :cheer2: HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY LAUREN!!!:banana: :cool1: :wizard: :woohoo: :yay: :dance3: :cheer2:

[lauren_elizabeth]

Heyy there,

So far i am totally digging you trip report, i recently got back from disney it was fun to be there but sad when we left. Well anyway one or two nights you could get the in room baby sitting service and you could have a girls night out and eat at a "grown up" restaurant like Boma or Artist Point, some must eat at restaurants with the kids are Chef Mickey's its a classic and everyone needs to eat there! Also maybe if Hailey is a Princess fan you could hit Cinderella's Royal Table or Akershus Royal Banquet Hall and I must say if you in a mood for hot dogs there is no need to go further than Casey's Corner, if you in a hamburger/cheeseburger mood then make a stop at Pecos Bill Cafe! Not that you need reservations for those last two, another nice place to stop with the kids is the Garden Grill Restaurant although you are moving in a circle you barely notice until you do notice and then you feel like you are on the outside of an inside joke, but it is all part of the Disney Magic and then you feel like part of the joke :grouphug: Another yummi place would be Ohana's at the Polynesian! Oh My Tonga Toast! and you gotta love the Lilo and Stitch factor all though we all miss Minnie in her Hula Outfit.

Well thats all that I can think of at the moment! Hope I was helpful!

Grace

Welcome aboard! Thanks for reading :)
And thanks so much for all the restaurant suggestions! I definately want to try out Casey's for some hot dogs. Pecos Bill's is always delicious!

Oh man, I HAVE TO TRY TONGA TOAST!!!

Happy Birthday!!! (well in my time zone)party: :bday: party: :bday: party:

THANK YOU!!!! :banana:

:banana: :cool1: :wizard: :woohoo: :yay: :dance3: :cheer2: HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY LAUREN!!!:banana: :cool1: :wizard: :woohoo: :yay: :dance3: :cheer2:

Thanks so much, Cheryl! I'm so excited! :woohoo:

[disneygirlinnj]

happy birthdayyyyyy!

[lauren_elizabeth]

happy birthdayyyyyy!

Thank you so much!

[Disneylove1228]

Hey! :) I had time to catch up on everything!! Whew!
Hmm, well I don't know where you want to eat or what your taste buddies are like but I looooooove Crystal Palace.. its a fun time w/all the winnie the pooh characters and the buffets are pretty good!!! a very filling meal!! Although you probably can't share being that it's a buffet! =/ I like the location, the fact that it's in MK.

I have an "Earl of Sandwich" at my Mall, and I know that they have one in DTD ... let me tell you, for 6 bucks a sandwich, they are mighty good! MmMmMm! If you feel like venturing out there one day, that's a really yummy place for a good price.

I'm trying "O'hanas" sp? for the first time!!! We're not going to do a lot of TS b/c it's so expensive and quite honestly, we're totally happy with Pecos Bills at MK and the Electric Umbrella at Epcot. ;)

I also keep hearing about this "Tonga Toast" from several people, and that has become quite the popular breakfast food of choice, so I must jump that bandwagon this go-round! :dance3: :rotfl2:

I'm looking forward to hearing what else everyone has to say!! :yay:

[snowwhite325]

I'm joining in too :goodvibes


I highly recommend Coral Reef...it became my new favorite restaurant during my trip in August and you can easily share a meal there :thumbsup2

[katiebug86]

Hi Lauren! I just found your PTR. I am another elementary education major. :lmao: I am also going in December (15-20.) I am subscribing.

[lauren_elizabeth]

Hey! :) I had time to catch up on everything!! Whew!
Hmm, well I don't know where you want to eat or what your taste buddies are like but I looooooove Crystal Palace.. its a fun time w/all the winnie the pooh characters and the buffets are pretty good!!! a very filling meal!! Although you probably can't share being that it's a buffet! =/ I like the location, the fact that it's in MK.

I have an "Earl of Sandwich" at my Mall, and I know that they have one in DTD ... let me tell you, for 6 bucks a sandwich, they are mighty good! MmMmMm! If you feel like venturing out there one day, that's a really yummy place for a good price.

I'm trying "O'hanas" sp? for the first time!!! We're not going to do a lot of TS b/c it's so expensive and quite honestly, we're totally happy with Pecos Bills at MK and the Electric Umbrella at Epcot. ;)

I also keep hearing about this "Tonga Toast" from several people, and that has become quite the popular breakfast food of choice, so I must jump that bandwagon this go-round! :dance3: :rotfl2:

I'm looking forward to hearing what else everyone has to say!! :yay:

I'm just like you.. we're content with all of the counter service places, but it's always fun to try out some new restaurants each trip!

I keep hearing about the Tonga Toast, too! It sounds DEELISH!

I'm joining in too :goodvibes


I highly recommend Coral Reef...it became my new favorite restaurant during my trip in August and you can easily share a meal there :thumbsup2

Thanks for joining! :wave:

Mmmm, I love Coral Reef! We ate dinner there one night on our 2006 trip. Definately an awesome place!

Hi Lauren! I just found your PTR. I am another elementary education major. :lmao: I am also going in December (15-20.) I am subscribing.

Hi Katie! Thanks for subbing! I'm loving your pre-trippie, too!

WOOOOO for elementary education majors! :thumbsup2

[lauren_elizabeth]

Sad news. :sad1:

Hailey won't be coming with us anymore to Disney. But that's okay because she'll be spending the week with her Grandma. They'll have a fun GIRLS ONLY week! :)

And now for some good news...

51 DAYS UNTIL WE LEAVE! :woohoo: :banana: :cheer2: :woohoo: :banana: :cheer2:

I'm debating on whether or not to get the Dining Plan. I know my trip is coming up soon & I only have a certain amount of time left to add it on, but it's a toughie! It'd be nice to have a sit down dinner every night, but something keeps telling me it'll be easier to not have to worry about that & just eat whenever/wherever. It'll be cheaper, too.

Corrina and I were talking about our trip today and I can tell she's just as excited as I am!

[Disneylove1228]

That's so good that your friend is just as excited as you are!!
It would totally suck if you were going w/someone who wasn't as excited as you! I'm so happy for you! :) yaaaaaay!
Oh, I wanted to tell you
Are you planning on going to DTD?? Someone on their TR kept talking about Wolfgang Puck Express... I've eaten at his normal restaurants down here at home (palm beach, fl) and they're SO GOOD! The CS are so much cheaper though and I've never heard of an express one, so I'm going to check this out when we get there our first day! :) :yay: Just thought it was some good 411!? :)

[FauntleroyFAN07]

saw on another thread that you were going about the same time so i came over to check it out, looks like a fun trip coming up, we are taking our little guy as well he will be 8 months old

[STAYC18]

subscribing..i'm going to the world 12/3-12/10

[tinkerbell87512]

Awww thats sad about Hailey but you guys will still have a blast. The more I think about it the less I would want to do the DP. Having an ADR every other day or whatever is nice but I've found (at least my experience) my day is planned around it. Like I'll be at EPCOT and want to head to test track but my ADR is at coral reef in an hour. Now obviously I wouldnt make it back in time so I'm stuck hanging around CR trying to find short lines or just shopping. As much as I like the sit down places it's so much easier with the CS.

[Jenvenza]

Hey Lauren!! I thought I would sub to your tre-trippie!!

I LOVED the DDP!! We got it free, but I would totally get it again, even if we had to pay for it. I think it is a great deal and there is no way we could have eaten at all those restaurants without it.

Jake is such a cutie!!!! Gianna and Jake would make such a cute couple! :goodvibes

[lauren_elizabeth]

That's so good that your friend is just as excited as you are!!
It would totally suck if you were going w/someone who wasn't as excited as you! I'm so happy for you! :) yaaaaaay!
Oh, I wanted to tell you
Are you planning on going to DTD?? Someone on their TR kept talking about Wolfgang Puck Express... I've eaten at his normal restaurants down here at home (palm beach, fl) and they're SO GOOD! The CS are so much cheaper though and I've never heard of an express one, so I'm going to check this out when we get there our first day! :) :yay: Just thought it was some good 411!? :)

Ya know, I've heard alot of things about Wolfgang Puck Express! I think we're definately going to have to check it out. I've seen some pictures of their food & all I have to say is... YUM!!

saw on another thread that you were going about the same time so i came over to check it out, looks like a fun trip coming up, we are taking our little guy as well he will be 8 months old

Aw! When are yall going to be there? I bet your little guy is going to have a blast looking at all the lights and seeing everything for the first time!

subscribing..i'm going to the world 12/3-12/10

Thanks for subscribing! Where are yall staying? Not too much longer!!

Awww thats sad about Hailey but you guys will still have a blast. The more I think about it the less I would want to do the DP. Having an ADR every other day or whatever is nice but I've found (at least my experience) my day is planned around it. Like I'll be at EPCOT and want to head to test track but my ADR is at coral reef in an hour. Now obviously I wouldnt make it back in time so I'm stuck hanging around CR trying to find short lines or just shopping. As much as I like the sit down places it's so much easier with the CS.

Yeah, I was sad that Hailey wasn't going to be coming anymore, but I know she'll have a blast with her Grandma. Plus, it'll be nice for Corrina to have her own little getaway... if that makes sense.

I know what you mean about the DDP. We've decided against it for this trip. I loved it when we back in 2006 (especially because it was FREE!!) We're just going to go with the flow when it comes to eating! We'll also have a fridge in the room, so we'll have a ton of snacks to keep us happy between meals and for those late night cravings!

Hey Lauren!! I thought I would sub to your tre-trippie!!

I LOVED the DDP!! We got it free, but I would totally get it again, even if we had to pay for it. I think it is a great deal and there is no way we could have eaten at all those restaurants without it.

Jake is such a cutie!!!! Gianna and Jake would make such a cute couple! :goodvibes

Heeeey Jen! Thanks for subbing! :)

We did the Free DDP back in 2006 and I liked being able to experience the restaurants we wouldn't have been able to do otherwise, but this trip we've decided against it. I'm crossing my fingers that Disney offers the free dining again next year to the general public... I'm ALL OVER IT if they do!

Thanks so much about Jake! Gianna is gorgeous herself! And I totally agree... Do I hear Disney wedding bells in the future? ;) :rolleyes1

[hlrababy]

Hi Lauren!!! I just found your PTR and I am really excited and can't wait to hear about your trip back!!!!

[disneygirlinnj]

Sad news. :sad1:

Hailey won't be coming with us anymore to Disney. But that's okay because she'll be spending the week with her Grandma. They'll have a fun GIRLS ONLY week! :)

And now for some good news...

51 DAYS UNTIL WE LEAVE! :woohoo: :banana: :cheer2: :woohoo: :banana: :cheer2:

I'm debating on whether or not to get the Dining Plan. I know my trip is coming up soon & I only have a certain amount of time left to add it on, but it's a toughie! It'd be nice to have a sit down dinner every night, but something keeps telling me it'll be easier to not have to worry about that & just eat whenever/wherever. It'll be cheaper, too.

Corrina and I were talking about our trip today and I can tell she's just as excited as I am!

We did the dining plan in December and enjoyed it but I'm not sure if we'll do it again. I think you made the right choice! :)

[lauren_elizabeth]

Hi Lauren!!! I just found your PTR and I am really excited and can't wait to hear about your trip back!!!!

Heeeeeeey! Thanks so much for joining in! :)

We did the dining plan in December and enjoyed it but I'm not sure if we'll do it again. I think you made the right choice! :)

Yeah, I think it'll just be easier with the DDP on this trip. I know I'll definately use it again on a future trip. Especially if it's FREE dining! :thumbsup2

[Princesskeyblade]

Subbing!!!! I can not wait to hear about the World at Christmas time!!!!

[lauren_elizabeth]

So, Jake got a few new shirts today!

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/misslaurenx0x/T5601B0060Mfull.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/misslaurenx0x/T5601B0059Mfull.jpg

I know that they're both Toy Story shirts, but I just couldn't pass them up. Only $2.99 each? YEAHH!!!! :woohoo:


AND!

:banana: :banana: Only 45 Days LEFT! :banana: :banana:

[Jonny_Duck]

Hi Lauren...

I will be at PoP the exact same days! Hope you guys have a good time. Make sure your friend goes on Tower of terror. Are you going to all 4 parks?

I debated same thing whether to get the ddp or not but I decided against it I can just do counter meals the whole time it doesnt bother me at all.

Those new shirts are awesome what a bargain on those. Wish my shirts only costs $2 lol. If you do MGM you should have him wear those on the new Toy Story ride...He will probably rly enjoy it.

[Lady Lallie]

I'm here! I'm caught up!

Jake is so adorable!

Kona is so delicious, it was one of my favorite meals. Yum Yum!

[lauren_elizabeth]

Subbing!!!! I can not wait to hear about the World at Christmas time!!!!

Thanks so much! Christmas time in Disney World should be absolutely AMAZING! :love:

Hi Lauren...

I will be at PoP the exact same days! Hope you guys have a good time. Make sure your friend goes on Tower of terror. Are you going to all 4 parks?

I debated same thing whether to get the ddp or not but I decided against it I can just do counter meals the whole time it doesnt bother me at all.

Those new shirts are awesome what a bargain on those. Wish my shirts only costs $2 lol. If you do MGM you should have him wear those on the new Toy Story ride...He will probably rly enjoy it.

Hi Jonny! You'll be at POP the same days? That's so cool! Maybe we'll see each other around!

Yeah, we're going to all 4 parks. She'll definately be doing Tower of Terror! We love the thrill rides! :thumbsup2

That's a cute idea to have him wear the Toy Story shirt to MGM. (Yes, I still call it that!)

I'm here! I'm caught up!

Jake is so adorable!

Kona is so delicious, it was one of my favorite meals. Yum Yum!

HEY GIRL! :wave:

Thanks so much! He's such a ham :)

Mmmm, I'm so excited to eat at Kona! (And not just for the Lapu Lapu... :rolleyes1 )

[Jonny_Duck]

Thanks so much! Christmas time in Disney World should be absolutely AMAZING! :love:



Hi Jonny! You'll be at POP the same days? That's so cool! Maybe we'll see each other around!

Yeah, we're going to all 4 parks. She'll definately be doing Tower of Terror! We love the thrill rides! :thumbsup2

That's a cute idea to have him wear the Toy Story shirt to MGM. (Yes, I still call it that!)



Yeah I still call it that also. I will be there same days, it is my first time staying onsite. We had a condo booked but they had an AP rate for those days that were not bad so I decided to change it and try out onsite. Hope you have a safe drive down. I dont know how long it is but I have made long drives with my niece and nehpews and they can certainly get fussy at times.

[hlrababy]

Well, Jack's shirts are too cute!! Did you get them at the Disney Store? I love when they have there sales!!!!! I buy Hollie tons of shirts when they start there sales!

[FauntleroyFAN07]

we are going dec 7th to the 13th

what are your dates again?

[lauren_elizabeth]

Yeah I still call it that also. I will be there same days, it is my first time staying onsite. We had a condo booked but they had an AP rate for those days that were not bad so I decided to change it and try out onsite. Hope you have a safe drive down. I dont know how long it is but I have made long drives with my niece and nehpews and they can certainly get fussy at times.

You'll love POP! We stayed there on our last trip and had such a fun time!

And thanks about the safe travel wishes. It's about 12.5 hours from where we live, so it's not too bad. I always leave at night, so Jake ends up sleeping for pretty much the whole drive :)

Well, Jack's shirts are too cute!! Did you get them at the Disney Store? I love when they have there sales!!!!! I buy Hollie tons of shirts when they start there sales!

Thanks so much!! Yeah, I bought them from DisneyOutlet.com. I looooove when they have sales, too :)

we are going dec 7th to the 13th

what are your dates again?

Aw man, we leave on December 4th!
Our dates are 11/29 - 12/4.

[FauntleroyFAN07]

Aw man, we leave on December 4th!
Our dates are 11/29 - 12/4.

oh well, i will enjoy reading your report when yo uget back.

[tinkerbell87512]

Awww I love Jake's new shirts! Very cute! What an awesome deal. Did you get anything for yourself?

[mbanks21]

Anything new Lauren? Are you about to explode with anticipation?

[lauren_elizabeth]

Awww I love Jake's new shirts! Very cute! What an awesome deal. Did you get anything for yourself?

Thanks Cheryl! :goodvibes: Nope, I didn't get anything for myself. I haven't really found anything yet, but I'm definately looking!

Anything new Lauren? Are you about to explode with anticipation?

Yeah, there is actually some new news! I'm about to post an update after this :)

[lauren_elizabeth]

Alright, time for some updates!

First off, this will now be a GIRLS ONLY TRIP! Yep, that's right... Just Corrina & I taking on the World together. :) As you know, it started out with her & I, plus the 2 kiddos. Then, plans changed and it was decided that Hailey was going to spend the week with her Grandma. Well, plans have changed yet again and Jake is now going to be spending the week with my parents!

My mom and I went out to dinner last night and we started talking about Disney World. I was telling her everything we had planned so far, what we were super excited about and how we just couldn't wait! I mentioned how Hailey wasn't going to be coming anymore and I could tell my mom was thinking about something.

"Lauren... What if I took off of work and you left Jake with us?"

WHAAAAAAAAAAAT?! :eek:

So, we talked about it for a few and I finally decided, "Ya know what? Let's do it." It works out great for Mom, actually. She has vacation days to use and since we're going the week after Thanksgiving, she'll get an extra long holiday! Can't beat that, right? :thumbsup2

Corrina still doesn't know since I wasn't able to talk to her last night. This changes the whole trip! I am SO excited to have a trip with just her & I. I will definately miss Jake, but being able to spend time with the best friend and have some time to ourselves will be wonderful!

I had started writing a must-do list, but I think I want to start a new one now... :rolleyes1


37 DAYS LEFT!! :banana:

[tinkerbell87512]

Yay for a girls trip!!!! I know you will miss Jake but you will have a great time just the 2 of you! So what are you thinking of doing now since it will just be the 2 of you?

Can't believe you only have 37 days! That time is gonna fly!:cheer2:

[lauren_elizabeth]

Yay for a girls trip!!!! I know you will miss Jake but you will have a great time just the 2 of you! So what are you thinking of doing now since it will just be the 2 of you?

Can't believe you only have 37 days! That time is gonna fly!:cheer2:

Well, I'm definately excited that we won't have to always use the single rider line to experience rides like TOT, RnR, Test Track, etc! It'll be fun to be able to sit right next to her when she gets on those for the very first time! :thumbsup2

It'll definately be easier to come and go as we please now. If we want to stay out super late, we can. If we want to sleep in one morning, we can!

I was thinking that now we could try out a few of the drinks around the Showcase. It stinks that all those clubs are closed now, that would've been a blast to do!

[Lady Lallie]

That is very exciting, you will have a very fun trip!! :goodvibes

[ThePin Princess]

heyy lauren,

its great to hear that your excited about your Girls Only vacation with your BFF and I thought if you were still looking for potential ADRs you could check out California Grill for one night that you know what time the fireworks start, I hear that place has a great view! Hope everything goes as planned.

[princess&her4princes]

WOW..how nice of your Mom to offer to take Jake....what a great gift to you!!! And I'm sure he will have a wonderful time with you Mom!!!! Can't wait to hear the new and improved plans with NO kids!!!:goodvibes

[tinkerbell87512]

Yay one month from today!!!! :wizard:

[lauren_elizabeth]

That is very exciting, you will have a very fun trip!! :goodvibes

It's SO exciting!! :banana:

heyy lauren,

its great to hear that your excited about your Girls Only vacation with your BFF and I thought if you were still looking for potential ADRs you could check out California Grill for one night that you know what time the fireworks start, I hear that place has a great view! Hope everything goes as planned.

Yesss, the GIRLS ONLY vacay is going to be such a blast!

Mmm, California Grill sounds great, but I think it's a little out of our budget for this trip. Thanks so much for the suggestion though! I definately want to try it out one day!

WOW..how nice of your Mom to offer to take Jake....what a great gift to you!!! And I'm sure he will have a wonderful time with you Mom!!!! Can't wait to hear the new and improved plans with NO kids!!!:goodvibes

I know! I couldn't believe it! I was like, "You're offering to stay with the kiddo, too?!" I don't think it's going to really sink in that it's only Corrina & I until we're passing under those lovely Disney World signs!

I'll be making an update with our new plans pretty soon! Maybe involving a drink.... or 10. :rolleyes1

Yay one month from today!!!! :wizard:

Oh my goodness!!!!!!!!!! Can you believe it?! I never thought we'd get to the ONE MONTH countdown!!!

:banana: :banana: YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYY!

[lauren_elizabeth]

So, we started making a list of things we can't wait to do!

:santa: Eat a Dole Whip!
- Mmm <3 I tried one for the first time on my last trip & loved it! Corrina likes pineapples as much as I do, so I'm sure this will be a big hit.

:santa: See the Osborne Spectacle of Lights
- I'm so excited for this! One of my favorite things about Christmas time is driving around town and looking at all the decorations & lights on the houses. It's going to be gorgeous!

:santa: Triple Mountain Whammy, Baby!
- Space Mountain, Splash Mountain & Big Thunder Mountain. Need I say more?

:santa: Tower of Terror & Rock n Roller Coaster
- Bring it on!

:santa: Drink around the World
- Hey, we're legal. Without the kiddos. I can't wait to try the Grey Goose Slushies.

:santa: See the different Resort Decorations
- I'm really looking forward to the GF Gingerbread House. And doesn't the Beach Club have the really cool carousel?

:santa: Watch Wishes & Illuminations
- Is it horrible to say that I've never seen either? Well, that's going to change in a matter of a month!

:santa: Ride the Monorail
- By the end of the trip, I'll have Corrina saying the monorail recording... in Spanish!

:santa: Walk the Boardwalk
- I've never been over the Boardwalk area. It'll be especially pretty at Christmas time!

That's our list so far!


30 DAYS LEFT!! :banana:

[Princesskeyblade]

:santa: Walk the Boardwalk
- I've never been over the Boardwalk area. It'll be especially pretty at Christmas time!

30 DAYS LEFT!! :banana:

First of alll YAY for 30 DAYS!!!!!!!!!:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Second.... Please... Please take pictures of the Boardwalk all lit up for Christmas!!!! I bet you it will be awesome. Also, check out the lobby.... The CM I talked to was saying that they really go all out!

[Lady Lallie]

30 DAYS!!
:yay: :woohoo: :banana: :woohoo: :yay:

Yes, I would love to see those Christmas Boardwalk photos!! :thumbsup2

[tinkerbell87512]

Ohhhhhh I love your list!

I'm looking forward to trying the slushie in France to. Can you believe I didn't do it in May for my 21st bday trip?!

Anyway I can't wait to hear all about your trip! I'm so excited for you. :wizard:

[lauren_elizabeth]

First of alll YAY for 30 DAYS!!!!!!!!!:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Second.... Please... Please take pictures of the Boardwalk all lit up for Christmas!!!! I bet you it will be awesome. Also, check out the lobby.... The CM I talked to was saying that they really go all out!

Ohh, really?! That's awesome! I just :love: Christmas decorations!
I'll definately be sure to take lots of Boardwalk pictures!

30 DAYS!!
:yay: :woohoo: :banana: :woohoo: :yay:

Yes, I would love to see those Christmas Boardwalk photos!! :thumbsup2

I'll make sure I take tons, so yall can see!

Ohhhhhh I love your list!

I'm looking forward to trying the slushie in France to. Can you believe I didn't do it in May for my 21st bday trip?!

Anyway I can't wait to hear all about your trip! I'm so excited for you. :wizard:

Girl, what were you thinking?! LOL, JK. :)
You can make up for it on this trip~!

Thanks so much! :banana: :woohoo:

[FauntleroyFAN07]

grey goose slushy,this makes me think, i need to make my drinking list for epcot.

[lauren_elizabeth]

grey goose slushy,this makes me think, i need to make my drinking list for epcot.

I know! I think we're going to have to make a list just for Epcot drinks, too!

What are some of your top picks? Yummmm! I can't wait! :drinking1

[ThePin Princess]

YAY 30 DAYS YAY!!! :dance3: :cool1: :banana: party: :banana: :cool1: :dance3:

you have to take pictures of all the christmas decorations and report about line waits, I wanna go around the christmas time just to see the decorations but my mom thinks it'll be too packed cause in 2004 my sister went with cheerleading for Dec. 26 - Jan. 2 and they said it was to packed to move, but i wanna go the first or second week of lights!! :santa: :santa:

[FauntleroyFAN07]

I know! I think we're going to have to make a list just for Epcot drinks, too!

What are some of your top picks? Yummmm! I can't wait! :drinking1

well the top pick is the 3 color(flavor) margarita in mexico, and i am going to get the sampler of beer at i think it is england...i saw a picture wher eyou get like 5 different beers, and they look pretty big as well....might be sleeping really well that night.
:rolleyes1

[lauren_elizabeth]

YAY 30 DAYS YAY!!! :dance3: :cool1: :banana: party: :banana: :cool1: :dance3:

you have to take pictures of all the christmas decorations and report about line waits, I wanna go around the christmas time just to see the decorations but my mom thinks it'll be too packed cause in 2004 my sister went with cheerleading for Dec. 26 - Jan. 2 and they said it was to packed to move, but i wanna go the first or second week of lights!! :santa: :santa:

I'll be sure to take tons of pictures of all the different Christmas decorations we see! :)

Yeah, I hear Christmas week to New Year's is crazy packed!

well the top pick is the 3 color(flavor) margarita in mexico, and i am going to get the sampler of beer at i think it is england...i saw a picture wher eyou get like 5 different beers, and they look pretty big as well....might be sleeping really well that night.
:rolleyes1

Oh, I remember hearing about the beer sampler! We'll have to get that a try!

[lauren_elizabeth]

MINI-TR IN PICS, PART 1

I can't believe I never wrote about this in here! :eek:

So, back around the beginning of October, Jake & I went to visit my friend Cait and her little boy. (They recently moved away) On the way, we made a little one-night stop at DISNEY WORLD!!!!! :dance3: :cheer2: :woohoo:

Yaaaay! We're in Disney!!

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr161/jakesmama23/DSCN0039-1.jpg

Our resort area! (We stayed at All-Star Sports)

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr161/jakesmama23/DSCN0041-1.jpg

Jake ready to have fun at Magic Kingdom! (BEFORE!)

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr161/jakesmama23/DSCN0049.jpg

Our first view of the Castle :love: I love how you can see the balloons in this picture, too!

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr161/jakesmama23/DSCN0050-1.jpg

We stopped at Casey's to grab a bite to eat. Jake made a new friend!

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr161/jakesmama23/DSCN0052.jpg

We rode a bunch of rides, but I didn't take pictures. I know, I know. :confused3 I tried, but with Jake sitting on my lap, I couldn't get any decent shots. Plus, he likes to take the camera himself every time he sees it out.

Walking through Adventureland, I noticed the line for Rafiki was non-existant. I didn't know how Jake would react to the characters, so I thought we'd go give it a try. He got really excited when we were walking up, but as soon as we got close...

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr161/jakesmama23/DSCN0054-1.jpg

Yeah, didn't seem to like him so much. As soon as we waved good-bye and got about 10 ft away, Jake was waving and laughing at him! Of course! :rotfl:

He started getting cranky after that and fell asleep in the stroller. So, perfect time to head back to Sports and take a nap myself! But, not before one last picture!

All Magic Kingdom'ed out! Is that even possible!? (AFTER!)

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr161/jakesmama23/DSCN0057.jpg

[lauren_elizabeth]

MINI-TR IN PICS, PART 2

After a much needed nap, it was time to head out again.

Welcome to Epcot!

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr161/jakesmama23/DSCN0059.jpg

First ride of the night - Spaceship Earth! I really liked the new version.

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr161/jakesmama23/DSCN0064-1.jpg

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr161/jakesmama23/DSCN0069-1.jpg

Close up of us on the big globe.

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr161/jakesmama23/DSCN0071-1.jpg

It was nearing dinner time, so we stopped at the closest place - Electric Umbrella. I had the chicken sandwich and Mr. Jake had nuggets.

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr161/jakesmama23/DSCN0066-1.jpg

After eating, we walked around World Showcase and just had fun looking at everything. It was raining on & off the rest of the night, so I never really brought out my camera again. Sorry!

We went back to the hotel around 8:00ish and crashed. It was a short little visit, but definately alot of fun!

Already a Disney World Fanatic!

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr161/jakesmama23/DSCN0074-1.jpg

[mbanks21]

Nice pics Lauren! My daughter did the same thing. She loved the characters from far away, waving and laughing then when you got up close she freaked out

[lauren_elizabeth]

Nice pics Lauren! My daughter did the same thing. She loved the characters from far away, waving and laughing then when you got up close she freaked out

Thanks! :)

Isn't it so funny? I really thought he was going to actually like them because he got the BIGGEST smile on his face, but nope. I guess we just have to give it another year or so!

[FauntleroyFAN07]

how old was he in those pictures?

here is my little guy with smokey the bear at a campground a few weeks ago, he loved him, hope it transfers when we get down to the characters in disney.
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x319/daniksch/DSC06436.jpg
thre are more pics in my TR if you want to see them.

not pimping my own thread or anything,(have you read it yet) can not remember

[lauren_elizabeth]

how old was he in those pictures?

here is my little guy with smokey the bear at a campground a few weeks ago, he loved him, hope it transfers when we get down to the characters in disney.
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x319/daniksch/DSC06436.jpg
thre are more pics in my TR if you want to see them.

not pimping my own thread or anything,(have you read it yet) can not remember


Awww! He's adorable!

Jake was 12 months old in those pictures.. I have a feeling that if we would've went earlier in the year, he wouldn't have been scared. Anddddd, I'm hoping that when we go next year, he won't be timid anymore.

I actually started reading your trip report today! I just haven't commented yet. I love it so far!

[Princesskeyblade]

Jake is too cute! :)

[FauntleroyFAN07]

Awww! He's adorable!

Jake was 12 months old in those pictures.. I have a feeling that if we would've went earlier in the year, he wouldn't have been scared. Anddddd, I'm hoping that when we go next year, he won't be timid anymore.

I actually started reading your trip report today! I just haven't commented yet. I love it so far!
thank you very much

our little guy watches mickey mouse club house at least 3 times a day, so he loves seeing pics of mickey, he even recognizes him on other pictures and things around the house...


great glad to have you over there, did you try any other characters besides rafiki?

[lauren_elizabeth]

Jake is too cute! :)

Thanks so much!

thank you very much

our little guy watches mickey mouse club house at least 3 times a day, so he loves seeing pics of mickey, he even recognizes him on other pictures and things around the house...


great glad to have you over there, did you try any other characters besides rafiki?

Another Mickey Mouse Clubhouse fan! It's on all the time at house, too. "Hot dog, hot dog, hot diggity dog!" :)

That's so cute that he can recognize Mickey!

Rafiki was the only character we went up to, so I don't know if it was just HIM that he was scared of or what. Maybe it was the full-bodied costume?

[FauntleroyFAN07]

Another Mickey Mouse Clubhouse fan! It's on all the time at house, too. "Hot dog, hot dog, hot diggity dog!" :)

That's so cute that he can recognize Mickey!

Rafiki was the only character we went up to, so I don't know if it was just HIM that he was scared of or what. Maybe it was the full-bodied costume?

i was thinking it was how he looked, i wonder what he would have done if you took him to mickey or the other ones

what rides did you take him on...just doing a little research for our trip coming up

[lauren_elizabeth]

i was thinking it was how he looked, i wonder what he would have done if you took him to mickey or the other ones

what rides did you take him on...just doing a little research for our trip coming up

Yeah, Rafiki is a little scary looking.

Hmm, let's see. We rode:

- Snow White's Scary Adventures
- Winnie the Pooh
- Dumbo
- Peter Pan
- Small World
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Jungle Cruise
- Aladdin's Carpets
- Spaceship Earth
- Finding Nemo

:)

[FauntleroyFAN07]

Yeah, Rafiki is a little scary looking.

Hmm, let's see. We rode:

- Snow White's Scary Adventures
- Winnie the Pooh
- Dumbo
- Peter Pan
- Small World
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Jungle Cruise
- Aladdin's Carpets
- Spaceship Earth
- Finding Nemo

:)

you just had to hold him on your lap for all the rides right? did they even say anything when you were bringing your little guy on?


i just went through and found all the booze info for the countries in epcot, drinks will run us about 80.00 and that is without finding one for italy, did not see anything on there menu...not to bad, luckily we will have the Sister inlaw with us, to have a few...11 drinks might put us under the table....good to have a 3rd to share them with.

[lauren_elizabeth]

you just had to hold him on your lap for all the rides right? did they even say anything when you were bringing your little guy on?


i just went through and found all the booze info for the countries in epcot, drinks will run us about 80.00 and that is without finding one for italy, did not see anything on there menu...not to bad, luckily we will have the Sister inlaw with us, to have a few...11 drinks might put us under the table....good to have a 3rd to share them with.

Yep, he just sat on my lap for everything! None of the CM's ever said anything to me. :thumbsup2

$80 for the whole time yall are there? That's not too bad when you think about it.

[lauren_elizabeth]

It's November!

And you know what means?!

We're going to Disney World this month! :banana: :dancer: :woohoo: :dance3:

[mbanks21]

It's November!

And you know what means?!

We're going to Disney World this month! :banana: :dancer: :woohoo: :dance3:

Yes we are:rolleyes1

[lauren_elizabeth]

Yes we are:rolleyes1

It'll be fun to meet up! Looking forward to it! :)

[mbanks21]

It'll be fun to meet up! Looking forward to it! :)

Damn right it'll be fun:banana:

Drinks at the Captain's Grill are on me!

[FauntleroyFAN07]

Yep, he just sat on my lap for everything! None of the CM's ever said anything to me. :thumbsup2

$80 for the whole time yall are there? That's not too bad when you think about it.
great, cant wait.

the 80 was for drinks just at each country around epcot.

[lauren_elizabeth]

Damn right it'll be fun:banana:

Drinks at the Captain's Grill are on me!

In that case... we're trying every drink on the menu. More then once. ;)


great, cant wait.

the 80 was for drinks just at each country around epcot.


Alright, awesome!

[punkin413]

hey, lauren! i'm here. i don't have time to read right now but will catch up later. can't wait to read about your plans!

[lauren_elizabeth]

hey, lauren! i'm here. i don't have time to read right now but will catch up later. can't wait to read about your plans!

Hey Dawn! Thanks so much for joining in on my pre-trippie! :)

[mbanks21]

In that case... we're trying every drink on the menu. More then once. ;)

:eek:

[punkin413]

okay....i'm all caught up now! i loved the little mini trip. how fun! so did you ever make any other ADRs?

[lauren_elizabeth]

Hope everyone had/has a chance to vote today!

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr161/jakesmama23/DSCN0139.jpg

"I want YOU to vote for the next President of the United States!"

[__disneygirl]

Hey! I love reports from dissers closer to my age, i'm 18. Jake is sooooo adorable & I can't wait to read about your trip! Subscribing.

[lauren_elizabeth]

okay....i'm all caught up now! i loved the little mini trip. how fun! so did you ever make any other ADRs?

Yaaay! Thanks so much! :)

We're going out to dinner at Captain's Grill one night with a friend. But those are the only ADRs! It's kind of a budget trip.

Hey! I love reports from dissers closer to my age, i'm 18. Jake is sooooo adorable & I can't wait to read about your trip! Subscribing.

Hiii! :) Thanks for joining along!

[mbanks21]

Laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaauren Ive got a surpriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiise for you

:cool1: :rotfl: :banana: :love: :woohoo: :yay:

[lauren_elizabeth]

Guess what?

Take a look at my ticker for a hint...






:banana: :yay: :woohoo: :banana: 3 WEEKS UNTIL DISNEY WORLD! :banana: :yay: :woohoo: :banana:


Can you believe it? 21 days!

[tinkerbell87512]

Wahoooooooooooooo 21 days!!!!! Better get packing!

[lauren_elizabeth]

Wahoooooooooooooo 21 days!!!!! Better get packing!

Oh man, I really should start! But hey, at least my luggage is out and ready to be filled!

[lauren_elizabeth]

So, this isn't trip related, but still fun to share :)

The other night, we went out to dinner with my friend Jess & her little guy, Matthew. Jake had grabbed the lemon from my water and started going to town! No sour faces, no nothing. Just biting and chewing. So, I got the camera out, but of course, he makes a liar out of me.


Then later, he discovered he could blow bubbles in the water. And yes, I provoke the bad manners ;)


And I apologize in advance for how dark they turned out!

*I made some more ADRs, so an updated itineray is coming soon!

[tinkerbell87512]

Ohhh Jake is just too cute for words! Love the videos!


Looking forward to seeing which ADR's yyou planned.

[ThePin Princess]

hey Lauren,

Those are such cute video's. I am so excited about hearing about your trip. I also made this for you and your BFF you don't have to use it but i thought you might like it

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh218/x3iheartx0/0minniesweekend.jpg

Can't wait to hear more about the planning and ADRs

[lauren_elizabeth]

Ohhh Jake is just too cute for words! Love the videos!


Looking forward to seeing which ADR's yyou planned.

Thanks so much!

I'll be posting my ADRs/Itinerary soon. One of your pictures influenced me to make the ADR where we're eating on our first day!

I'll just say... MAC & CHEESE... :rolleyes1

hey Lauren,

Those are such cute video's. I am so excited about hearing about your trip. I also made this for you and your BFF you don't have to use it but i thought you might like it

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh218/x3iheartx0/0minniesweekend.jpg

Can't wait to hear more about the planning and ADRs

Awww, that was so sweet of you! Thanks!!

[tinkerbell87512]

Thanks so much!

I'll be posting my ADRs/Itinerary soon. One of your pictures influenced me to make the ADR where we're eating on our first day!

I'll just say... MAC & CHEESE... :rolleyes1

Ohhhh it must be Chef's de France!!!! :rolleyes:

[mbanks21]

Ohhhh it must be Chef's de France!!!! :rolleyes:

Man youre good:worship:

[FauntleroyFAN07]

did your countdown dissapear?

[lauren_elizabeth]

I finally have some time to sit and write! I've been promising to post our intinerary, so here ya go! This is just a rough draft to give us a general idea :)

Friday, 11/28
- Drive down & check in at el cheapo hotel in Orlando

Saturday, 11/29
- Wake up early, check in at Pop
- Epcot (Hopefully make rope drop or close to it)
- Late lunch at Chefs de France around 2:30pm
- Afternoon break/nap time
- Dinner either at Pop or a CS at Epcot
- Back to Epcot - World Showcase
- Illuminations @ 9:30

Sunday, 11/30
- Wake up/breakfast
- MK all day, lunch @ a counter service
- Back to Pop for a quick rest & to freshen up
- Dinner at Captain's Grill around 7:30pm

Monday, 12/1
- Wake up/breakfast
- MGM
- Lunch at MGM or back at Pop
- Afternoon break/nap time
- Either back to MGM or Epcot
- Dinner wherever
- If MGM, Fantasmic @ 7:00 and then SPECTACLE OF LIGHTS!

Tuesday, 12/2
- Wake up
- AK - lunch at an AK counter service & parade at 3:45
- Afternoon break
- Maybe hitting up Universal CityWalk since PI is gone :(

Wednesday, 12/3
- Wake up
- MGM or Epcot, which ever we decide that morning
- Lunch at either MGM/Epcot
- Break time, maybe
- MK for the evening - Spectro @ 7, Wishes at 8

Thursday, 12/4
- Check out and drive back home. :sad1:


Like I said earlier, this is definately just a rough draft and something for us to go on. I don't want this trip to feel rushed at all, so if we happen to change our mind and decide to do something else, we will!

[lauren_elizabeth]

Ohhhh it must be Chef's de France!!!! :rolleyes:

You're SO right!!!! :thumbsup2

did your countdown dissapear?

Yeah, it looks like all the tickers from that website are down. :confused3

[Lady Lallie]

That is a great plan! You've got a good mix in there with plenty of breaks which is key! :thumbsup2

My ticker is gone too. I hope they come back!

[tinkerbell87512]

Your plans look great! :thumbsup2

[hlrababy]

Your plans sound great!!!!!!!!

I am leaving for Disney in less than 15 hours!!!!! Whoooo hoooooo!

[FauntleroyFAN07]

tickers are back and running again

[lauren_elizabeth]

That is a great plan! You've got a good mix in there with plenty of breaks which is key! :thumbsup2

My ticker is gone too. I hope they come back!

Thanks! Yeah, the afternoon breaks are great for re-energizing!

The tickers are finally back! Yay!

Your plans look great! :thumbsup2

Thanks Cheryl! :goodvibes

Not tomorrow, but the NEXT DAY and you'll be in Disney World!!!!

Your plans sound great!!!!!!!!

I am leaving for Disney in less than 15 hours!!!!! Whoooo hoooooo!

Thanks so much!

Oh my goodness! You'll be there before you know it! :banana:

tickers are back and running again

Thank goodness! :)

[ThePin Princess]

good plans

[lauren_elizabeth]

:banana: :santa: :dance3: 16 days until we leave! :banana: :santa: :dance3:

[mbanks21]

You must be going crazy Lauren:] Hows Corrina handling it?

[tinkerbell87512]

Lauren you are so close!!!! I'm so excited for you!

[ariel2007]

Hey Lauren I have just found your trippie and I'm subbing :thumbsup2 I think its so cool you are able to take a girls only trip. I would love to do that but being about 3000 miles away it just isn't practical :sad2:. However I do get to have some really amazing trips with my BF that I wouldn't swap for the world.

Anyway your plans sound really good. I love WS in Epcot and love trying all the yummy drinks they sell. My bf and I tried to do the 'drink around the world' when we were there in May. We shared in most countries and managed to do 9 out of the 11. All the drinks were so yummy, especially those Mexican margarita's. Oh and you have to try the tangerine daquari from Morocco, so good :thumbsup2

Oh and for Fauntleroy - Italy do really yummy cocktails. Its called an Italian margarita and it has lemoncello in. It is really good :lovestruc

[lauren_elizabeth]

Lauren you are so close!!!! I'm so excited for you!

Oh my goodness, I know! I never thought it would get here & now it's only 8 days away!! :dance3:

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

Hey Lauren I have just found your trippie and I'm subbing :thumbsup2 I think its so cool you are able to take a girls only trip. I would love to do that but being about 3000 miles away it just isn't practical :sad2:. However I do get to have some really amazing trips with my BF that I wouldn't swap for the world.

Anyway your plans sound really good. I love WS in Epcot and love trying all the yummy drinks they sell. My bf and I tried to do the 'drink around the world' when we were there in May. We shared in most countries and managed to do 9 out of the 11. All the drinks were so yummy, especially those Mexican margarita's. Oh and you have to try the tangerine daquari from Morocco, so good :thumbsup2

Oh and for Fauntleroy - Italy do really yummy cocktails. Its called an Italian margarita and it has lemoncello in. It is really good :lovestruc

Hey! Thanks so much for joining along! :goodvibes

Yeah, I have a feeling that we'll be spending alot of time in World Showcase! I'll definitely be sure to put the Tangerine Daquari on our list! :thumbsup2

[lauren_elizabeth]

Wow, it's been awhile. There's good news, though. We leave in 8 days! Since I had to be at work super early today, I'd figure I'd give a little update.

I can't believe it! This time next week, it'll be Thanksgiving and we'll be getting ready to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and grub on some Turkey!

And then the next day, it'll be time to LEAVE! We're so excited!

I finally recieved our documents not too long ago. Thank goodness! I wasn't planning on really using the AAA Diamond Card that we got along with it, but one of the dining discounts is 10% off at Earl of Sandwich! Yum!

I still haven't started packing. For some reason, I can never pack early. I don't know what it is, but I always pack the night before. Crazy? Yall probably think so. ;)

[ariel2007]

That is so cool you get to go the day after Thanksgiving, it will make it all the more exciting. Unfortunately we don't have Thanksgiving over here which sucks :sad1:

[punkin413]

i usually pack like 2 weeks ahead of time but this time i'm not because i don't know what the weather's gonna be like while we're there. i hear december is very unpredictable so i'm gonna wait until like a couple days before and watch the forecast before i pack!

[lauren_elizabeth]

That is so cool you get to go the day after Thanksgiving, it will make it all the more exciting. Unfortunately we don't have Thanksgiving over here which sucks :sad1:

Yeah, I think it'll help the trip get here faster, too. I won't be just sitting around thinking about it! :)

i usually pack like 2 weeks ahead of time but this time i'm not because i don't know what the weather's gonna be like while we're there. i hear december is very unpredictable so i'm gonna wait until like a couple days before and watch the forecast before i pack!

Oh, I know! I started checking the weather for our trip & it looks like we have highs averaging in the low 70's and lows in the high 40's. So, it should be nice weather! THANK GOODNESS!

[ariel2007]

Any more updates :confused3

[Charleston Princess]

I'm here -- you are just going to have so much fun with your BFF at Disney!!!

[lauren_elizabeth]

I'm here -- you are just going to have so much fun with your BFF at Disney!!!

Yay! Thanks for joining along! :goodvibes

[hlrababy]

OH MY GOSH girl, you will be there before you know it!!!! I can't wait to see your drink pics!!:lmao:

[lauren_elizabeth]

OH MY GOSH girl, you will be there before you know it!!!! I can't wait to see your drink pics!!:lmao:

Haha! Oh my goodness, there will be TONS!

I just have that feeling... :rolleyes1

[wdwgirl03]

Hmm, I thought I was subscribed to your PTR but apparently I wasn't. :confused3 Anyway, I'm all caught up now. Your plans look great. Only 6 days to go, woo hoo! You're going to have an amazing time!

[ThePin Princess]

5 more dayss YAY!

[Charleston Princess]

Oh, Lauren -- only three more days!!! :banana:

[hlrababy]

Haha! Oh my goodness, there will be TONS!

I just have that feeling... :rolleyes1

LOL!!! That will be fine!! then I can live through your report as I do my own!! lol!!:goodvibes :lmao: :rotfl2:

[lauren_elizabeth]

Hmm, I thought I was subscribed to your PTR but apparently I wasn't. :confused3 Anyway, I'm all caught up now. Your plans look great. Only 6 days to go, woo hoo! You're going to have an amazing time!

Ya know, I had to go back and re-join your pre trip report, too! WEIRD!

But thanks so much for coming back! :goodvibes

Your trip is coming up pretty soon, too! YAY! :banana:

5 more dayss YAY!

Oh, Lauren -- only three more days!!! :banana:

When I wake up tomorrow, it'll only be 2 days away until we leave!

Thanks girls :)

LOL!!! That will be fine!! then I can live through your report as I do my own!! lol!!:goodvibes :lmao: :rotfl2:

:rotfl: I'll be thinking of you when I consume the goodness that is alcohol!

[ariel2007]

2 days, how exciting :woohoo:

[Lady Lallie]

You are so close to your trip!! :banana:

[lauren_elizabeth]

2 days, how exciting :woohoo:

Ahhh! I can't even believe that we're finally this close! :woohoo:

You are so close to your trip!! :banana:

WOO HOO!!! :banana: It should be here before we even know it... since tomorrow is Thanksgiving and then Friday is the day we leave!




So, I decided that tonight I would have to finally pack. Thanksgiving is tomorrow & I know I'll be way too busy to do any packing. So look for a packing update tonight! :goodvibes

[tinkerbell87512]

Happy Thanksgiving! You are leaving tomorrow!!!! Have a safe trip and I hope you have a blast! Take tons of pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :hug:

[ariel2007]

Happy Thanksgiving. And just a few more hours now and you will be on your way to the most magical place on earth :cloud9:

[lauren_elizabeth]

http://dl3.glitter-graphics.net/pub/116/116711p6m2qc8du6.gif

Hope everyone had a great & relaxing day! :goodvibes

I'm finally finished packing! THANK GOODNESS! My camera battery is charging as we speak. As soon as it's done, I can upload some pictures.

Can you believe we actually leave tomorrow?! :eek:

[lauren_elizabeth]

Happy Thanksgiving! You are leaving tomorrow!!!! Have a safe trip and I hope you have a blast! Take tons of pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :hug:

Happy Thanksgiving to you, too! I was so excited to see that you started your trip report! :)

Thanks so much girl! We'll definitely come back with TONS of pictures!!

Happy Thanksgiving. And just a few more hours now and you will be on your way to the most magical place on earth :cloud9:

Thanks girl! Happy Thanksgiving to you, too. I remember you saying that yall don't have Thanksgiving there, but hey - you can celebrate in spirit! :goodvibes

Oh my goodness, I can't believe we actually leave tomorrow! WOO HOO! :woohoo:

[hlrababy]

Have a safe trip tomorrow!!!!!! Can't wait to read all about it!

[Lady Lallie]

Have a magical trip! :wizard:

[punkin413]

oh, i'm so jealous! but i know i shouldn't be because we leave in 13 days. :laughing: i hope you guys have a fantabulous, magical trip!!!!! can't wait to read all about it. :surfweb:

[wdwgirl03]

Have a GREAT time!

[Charleston Princess]

Happy Thanksgiving! Have a wonderful time in WDW!

[katiebug86]

I hope you have a great trip! I only have 17 days to go!

[ariel2007]

Hope you had a safe journey and you are now having fun with Mickey and friends :thumbsup2. Have an amazing trip, can't wait to see those cocktail pictures ;)

[troobabiee7]

Hey Lauren! How've you been? It feels like I haven't spoken to you on Facebook in forever :laughing: I finally had a chance to catch up and I can't believe how big Jake's getting! He's such a cutie :lovestruc How old is how now?

I hope I didn't miss the update it was in, but did you wind up getting a new camera? I have the Canon Powershor SD1100 in pink and LOVE it! I had to play around with it to figure it all out, but once I did the pictures come out amazing, and the video's ever better! :thumbsup2

I hope you had a great Thanksgiving, and a safe trip down to Florida. I'm sure you guys are living it up right now - have fun!

[tinkerbell87512]

:banana: I hope you are having a fantastic time!!!! :banana:

[lauren_elizabeth]

WE'RE BAAAAAAAAAAACKKKKKKK!!

We had the absolute best time our lives & have already started talking about planning our next trip down!

Check for the 1st installment tonight or tomorrow!

[Lady Lallie]

WE'RE BAAAAAAAAAAACKKKKKKK!!

We had the absolute best time our lives & have already started talking about planning our next trip down!

Check for the 1st installment tonight or tomorrow!Welcome Back!! I can't wait to hear all about it!! :goodvibes

[ariel2007]

So glad you had a good time and are home safely. Can't wait for your trip report to start, bring it on.

[Charleston Princess]

Welcome back! Can't wait to hear all the juicy details! popcorn::

[punkin413]

welcome home! glad to hear you had a good time and i can't wait to hear all about it!

[troobabiee7]

Welcome back!!! It sounds like you had an awesome time, I can't wait to hear about it!

[tinkerbell87512]

Welcome back!!!! So glad you had such a good time. I was actually thinking of you today...don't think I'm crazy! ANyway I'm so looking forward to reading all about your trip!

[wdwgirl03]

Welcome home! I am glad you had a great time and am looking forward to reading all about it! popcorn::

[hlrababy]

Glad your home!!! I can't wait to hear all about it!

[lauren_elizabeth]

So, Thanksgiving had finally come and gone and it was now time to leave for DISNEY WORLD! I woke up that Friday morning super early, double checked my suitcase & made sure I had everything I needed, loaded my stuff in the car and waited on Corrina to give me a call to let me know she was ready!

I waited.

And waited some more.

And waited EVEN more.

What the heck was she doing? :confused3 :confused:

Until finally...

THE PHONE RANG! :banana:

Me: "Heeeeeeeeeey!!"
Co: "Come & get me! I'm readddyyyy!"

That's exactly what I did. I raced over to Corrina's house, helped her load up her suitcases in my trunk & we were finally off. A week with just the 2 of us... no kids, no nagging boyfriends... AHHHHHH, BLISS! :cloud9:

The drive wasn't anything to write home about. We sang our little hearts out, laughed at old inside jokes, made a few new ones, ya know - the usual girly road trip. :)

We started getting a little hungry, so we made a stop at a Burger King.

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr161/jakesmama23/Disney%20World%2008/DSCN0172.jpg

Mmm, doesn't that just make you want to run out to the nearest BK Lounge and have it your way? ;)

They had the cute little crowns sitting on every table, but my head must be way too big for those things because it wouldn't stay on my head for a picture.

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr161/jakesmama23/Disney%20World%2008/DSCN0173.jpg

There it goes, falling off again!

Bellies full, we hit the road again. Until 10 minutes later when Corrina realized she had to use the restroom. You couldn't have gone when we were at BK?

"I didn't have to go thennnnnnnn!"

Luckily, there was a rest stop at the next exit.

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr161/jakesmama23/Disney%20World%2008/DSCN0175.jpg

The Nash County Rest Area, to be exact.

Bellies full, bladders empty, back on the road we went.

We drove, stopped for gas, drove some more, restroom break, drove some more.. until we made it to our not-so-disney hotel for the night.

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr161/jakesmama23/Disney%20World%2008/DSCN0178.jpg

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr161/jakesmama23/Disney%20World%2008/DSCN0179.jpg

You would think that we'd fall asleep as soon as we got there, but anyone knows that it's impossible to sleep when you know you're going to Disney the next day!

We called home, tried to find something on tv, talked about what we were going to do the next day, everything you can imagine.

We started getting thirsty & realized that we left all the sodas in the car, so Corrina said she'd run out to go get 'em.

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr161/jakesmama23/Disney%20World%2008/DSCN0181.jpg

CORRINA TO THE RESCUE!!!!!!!

Finally, around 3:30am or so, we hit the sheets and had sweet dreams of Disney!

Up next: We finally make it to Disney World!

[Lady Lallie]

I cracked up at your BK Lounge comment. :lmao: So does that picture of BK mean we are going to get lots of Food Pictures?? ;)

[ariel2007]

Great start, love the pictures so far. Sounds like you were having a blast already. I would love to do a girly road trip but think it may be a little too far to drive from here.

[Charleston Princess]

I am rolling about Corrina having to stop for the bathroom -- it is so something my kids would do (or my husband).

I didn't realize you drove! :eek: How long a drive is that?

[punkin413]

great start! the BK lounge....:lmao: did you get that from dane cook? i love him! we always listen to dane cook CDs on the road when traveling - makes the time go by quicker when you're laughing!

did you guys stay at the howard johnson near disney? if so, i'm so jealous because we didn't get a couch! :mad: :rotfl2:

[wdwgirl03]

Great start! That is funny about your friend and the bathroom. :laughing:

I am looking forward to more!

[troobabiee7]

I also cracked up at the BK Lounge comment :laughing: I was so psyched to see you started your report and it's already great. I'm definitely looking forward to more!

[ThePin Princess]

Lol cant wait to hear all about your trip

[hlrababy]

Great start!!!!! I can't wait to hear more!! Nothing like the BK lounge!! :lmao:

[tinkerbell87512]

Gotta love the BK lounge! :lmao: Love Dane Cook! hes so funny.

Looks like you guys are already having a great trip at that point and you havent even gotten to Disney yet. Can't wait to read more!!!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

[katiebug86]

Great start! I have to get onion rings at BK too their fries are just... weird to me. lol

[lauren_elizabeth]

Heeeey, I promise I haven't forgotten about yall! I've just been super busy with finals, but I should have the next installment up sometime this weekend!

[troobabiee7]

Sounds good! Good luck on your finals!

[ariel2007]

Good luck with your finals hun, I bet you can't wait until they are over. Can't wait for your updates.

[tinkerbell87512]

Hey girl! Hope you did well on your finals! Can't wait for your next update! :goodvibes

[troobabiee7]

Hey Lauren! Just checking in to see how you are.

[lauren_elizabeth]

Merry Christmas Eve Everyone!

I'm so sorry that I haven't been active on this trip report. Finals are finally over (Thank Gosh!) but the holiday season has me more swamped then ever before! I'm going to really try to get my next post done sometime this weekend when all the excitement dies down.

I miss all of you! Have a wonderful Holiday and stay safe! :)

[tinkerbell87512]

Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas Lauren! :flower3:

[lauren_elizabeth]

So, when I last left you, we had finally fallen asleep, ready for Disney World the next day!

I had set my phone alarm for 8:00 that morning, but I was totally up at 7:30. There was no way I could sleep any longer knowing that Disney was only 10 minutes away! So, I got out of bed and made sure everything I had taken out the night before was put back into my purse or suitcase. I'm the queen of leaving things behind and I was determined to not let it happen this time! No way jose! :)

I didn't wake Corrina up, but about 10 minutes later, she was rolling out of bed asking what time it was. (I might've turned the tv on a little loud or dropped a few things here and there... just sayin'. :rolleyes1 )

"TIME TO GET OUR BUTTS TO DISNEY WORLD!!!!" :banana:

About 20 minutes later, we were both dressed and ready to head out.

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr161/jakesmama23/Disney%20World%2008/DSCN0183.jpg

Our lovely morning shot. I wanted coffee so bad, but didn't want to have to stop anywhere. How bad is that?

Okay, so remember how I said that Disney was only about 10 minutes away? Yeah, it totally is, but not that morning. I swear, I got stuck behind the world's slowest drivers. :scared1: When the exit ramp for I-4 finally came up, we were stoked. Except...

I GOT ON I-4 WEST INSTEAD OF EAST.

Yeah. That would've been wonderful except for the fact that we stayed an exit PAST the Disney ones.

So, after getting off at the next exit, paying a .25 cent toll and finally getting myself back in the next direction, it wasn't long until we were seeing that B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L sight...

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr161/jakesmama23/Disney%20World%2008/DSCN0184.jpg

I made Corrina take the picture since I was on the phone with my mom. I think she did a pretty good job!

We found Pop with no problems at all. It's pretty much the first turn after you pass under the gates. :thumbsup2

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr161/jakesmama23/Disney%20World%2008/DSCN0185.jpg

She told me she was going to beat me in. See that look of determination on her face? That "I'm totally beating you. Get over it!" look. Yeah, didn't last for long! When we got to the doors, I ran right in front of her. ;)

Check-in was a breeze, there was no one in line!

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr161/jakesmama23/Disney%20World%2008/DSCN0186.jpg

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr161/jakesmama23/Disney%20World%2008/DSCN0187.jpg

Our room was ready (at 9:30!) SCORE! :thumbsup2 I snapped a picture of the Christmas tree in the lobby as we were heading out. It's a little dark, sorry.

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr161/jakesmama23/Disney%20World%2008/DSCN0188.jpg

Welcome to Room 0114 in the 70's section!

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr161/jakesmama23/Disney%20World%2008/DSCN0191.jpg

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr161/jakesmama23/Disney%20World%2008/DSCN0190.jpg

She told me to model the tv. So I did. And she cut about half of it out. Way to go Co!

We brought all of the suitcases inside, I changed my clothes, Corrina went to smoke a cigarette and then we headed off to....

*Which park do we hit first?

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr161/jakesmama23/Disney%20World%2008/DSCN0211.jpg

If you can figure out where I am, you'll figure out where we went first. :)

STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT UPDATE.

[wdwgirl03]

Yay, an update! I love driving under that sign. :goodvibes Glad check-in went well. The tree looks really cool!

[Lady Lallie]

That's so awesome that your room was ready at 9:30AM! :woohoo:

I love your enthusiam in the last picture! :goodvibes

[lauren_elizabeth]

Sounds good! Good luck on your finals!

Thank goodness they're finally over & done with! But thank you! :)

Good luck with your finals hun, I bet you can't wait until they are over. Can't wait for your updates.

Oh man, I definitely couldn't wait!

Hey girl! Hope you did well on your finals! Can't wait for your next update! :goodvibes

Thanks so much Cheryl! I'm finally getting all caught up on your report!

Hey Lauren! Just checking in to see how you are.

Heeeey! I'm here & doing great! I should have more time now to actually get this trip report done!

[lauren_elizabeth]

Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas Lauren! :flower3:

THANKS! We had a wonderful Christmas! How was yours?!

Yay, an update! I love driving under that sign. :goodvibes Glad check-in went well. The tree looks really cool!

Driving under the sign is one of the best parts! The tree was gorgeous!

That's so awesome that your room was ready at 9:30AM! :woohoo:

I love your enthusiam in the last picture! :goodvibes

Oh man, tell me about it! I was so glad we could walk to the room and get everything inside then instead of later!

Haha, you'll love it even more when you find out what ride I'm on ;)

[troobabiee7]

Yay, I'm so psyched to see that you updated! And you just IM'ed me so I'm cracking up at the timing :laughing: I love the pictures, Pop looks so pretty decorated for the holidays. I can't wait for more!

[Charleston Princess]

Hurray! An update! :banana:

Love the Christmas tree at Pop and how excited you and Corrina look in all your photos!

[FauntleroyFAN07]

that is waiting to see aeiral in her groto

[hlrababy]

I was so excited to see you had updated!!!!

[punkin413]

my guess is pixie hollow at MK!

[adam3313]

checking in for this. glad to catch it near the start. keep postin!

[ariel2007]

Happy New Year

I hope its a great one for you :thumbsup2

[tinkerbell87512]

THANKS! We had a wonderful Christmas! How was yours?!



My Christmas was good!!!! Can't believe it's already 2009! Hope you had a good start to the new year! :hug: Did you decide if you are heading back to WDW yet?! ;)

[disneygirlinnj]

ohhh I finally found my way back to the boards after a few month hiatus and see that I have a LOT of catching up to do! I hate how pictures don't show up here at work :( I'll have to save all the sight seeing for when I get home!

[troobabiee7]

Hey Lauren! Just bumping this up to say hi and see how you are!

[lauren_elizabeth]

I promise that I haven't totally forgotten about this trip report! I'll have an update posted this week! :thumbsup2

Thanks for sticking around yall!

[jewels1916]

Hey! I didn't catch your PTR, but I am subbing to read your trip report! My BFF and I are taking our own girls only trip, next December!! Looking forward to reading your next update!

[FauntleroyFAN07]

hmmmm saw you posting on other TR's but not here...

:confused3


:lmao:

[lauren_elizabeth]

hmmmm saw you posting on other TR's but not here...

:confused3


:lmao:


I know, I know. :guilty: