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Disneygrl36

10-16-2008, 08:35 PM

So we know that it all started with a mouse………

BUT this story started with a browsing session on the Adventures by Disney website. I was drooling over all the trips when I found the Backstage Magic trip which is the ultimate trip for a Disney geek like myself. So after much discussion with my husband & much explaining of how so many of the experiences are so unique that there is no way that you can arrange them on your own, I called to book the trip on January 29, 2008. We wanted to go on an adult only adventure since we don’t have any kids, so we decided on the Dec 9-14th adult only trip. At this point, we also decided to add at least one night so we could stay at Disneyland on Sunday to have more time to explore the parks. Later on, we also added on Monday the 15th as well. We are using DVC points to stay the 2 extra nights at the Grand Californian. We also decided to fly out ahead of time so we can adjust to the time difference & to see another part of California. We are flying out on Saturday Dec 6th to San Diego & spending the 3 nights before the Adventure starts there. I have been to California once but my husband has never been. On my trip to California in 2001, we traveled to Disneyland but were just there for a day & a half. I was with my Mom & 2 brothers in their late teens, so I did not get to really soak up Walt’s original park the way I wanted to that time around, so I am looking very forward to changing all that in December. We also visited San Diego on that trip & I think it is a beautiful city & it’s closer to LA/Hollywood where our adventure will be starting that some of the other places in California that we would like to visit eventually.

So now we are closing in on our trip………we have reached 50 days until we leave.
Yesterday when we got home, there was a box on our front porch from Adventures by Disney. I was so excited because now it seems real.
Here are some pictures of the box & the contents.

The box & the messenger bags.....
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Inside the box......
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We are so ready for this trip & excited about so many different parts of this adventure.

Up next……Why the Backstage Magic tour & Our Disney histories

Disneygrl36

10-18-2008, 08:55 AM

Adventures by Disney offers lots of very cool trips with special things to do that you cannot arrange on your own. This is the main reason why we have chosen this trip. Backstage Magic is a tour that encompasses Hollywood & Disneyland.
The itinerary for the trip looks like this & I will highlight the parts that sold this trip to me.

Day 1-Dec 9th “It all started with a mouse”
Arrive Hollywood California to stay at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel
Welcome dinner

Day 2-Dec 10th “Hooray for Hollywood”
Behind the scenes at the El Capitan Theatre
Backstage at Jimmy Kimmel Live
JIM HENSON COMPANY STUDIO TOUR & LUNCH
Dinner & evening on your own in Hollywood

Day 3-Dec 11th “Making the Magic”
Visit Walt Disney Imagineering
Walt Disney studios tour & lunch
Drive to Disneyland & check in at Disney’s grand Californian hotel
Welcome reception & dinner at Hook’s Pointe
Evening on your own in Disneyland

Day 4-Dec 12th “Walt’s world”
Character breakfast at plaza inn
Exclusive backstage tour of Disneyland park
Lunch at Café Orleans
**************VISIT WALT DISNEY’S APARTMENT*********************
Afternoon, dinner & evening on your own in Disneyland

Day 5-Dec 13th “Behind the orange grove”
Breakfast at Goofy’s kitchen
Behind the scenes tour of California adventure park
Lunch & afternoon on your own
Farewell dinner & surprise

Day 6-Dec 14th “Now’s it’s time to say Goodbye”
Goodbye breakfast at Storyteller’s Cafe

As you can see this is a very special tour with lots of activities that you cannot arrange on your own. I cannot believe we will be able to visit Imagineering & get to see where the Magic for the theme parks all begins. I once stood outside on the sidewalk & took pictures of the Walt Disney Studios longing to be able to go in & look around, but there was a guard there & I couldn’t. BUT now I will be able to see where Walt & the 9 Old Men created the wonderful stories that I grew up with as a child & still cherish as an adult. Getting to see Walt Disney’s private apartment where he spent his time at Disneyland is going to be incredible & full of so much history & nostalgia that I know I am going to be overwhelmed with emotion.

Which will lead us to the next part of our story………….Our Disney History.

boo72

10-18-2008, 10:13 PM

We are going to have a great trip! See you there!!!!! :yay:

Disneygrl36

10-21-2008, 07:46 PM

HI :wave: boo72 Hey that rhymes.
Doesn't look like anybody is reading yet......hope I get someone interested here. It is going to be an awesome trip & I really like sharing.

Disneygrl36

10-21-2008, 07:55 PM

Since I haven’t done so yet, I guess I should introduce you to the cast of characters.

My name is Melanie & yes I am a Disney geek & have been for some time. But I don’t want help for my problem because it is a fun problem to have. I am 40 for now, about to be 41 on Halloween. I am a registered nurse. I was a pediatric oncology nurse for 10 years & now am working in primary care. I love to read, listen to music & travel.
Here I am last year at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party since it's almost Halloween. :hmghost:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_0273.jpg

My husbands name is Eric. He is 37 for now, about to be 38 on Oct 24th. He works in a bank as a VP. He loves to run, is learning to play the electric guitar & loves to travel as well.
Here he is last year at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_0440.jpg

We have been married for 5 years & together for 8 years. This trip is like a belated 5 year anniversary celebration as we wanted to do the adults only trip & the December one worked the best for us even though our anniversary is in August. We do not have any kids, but do have a furry baby named Bella who is a 5 year old Minature Pinscher that we love & spoil.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_1132.jpg

The other character needs a little back story.
Back in 2006 when we went on our 1st Disney cruise together, I decided to bring along a mascot/companion & place him in some of our pictures for fun. Here is our buddy from that trip-Sorcerer Mickey on Castaway Cay.
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So this has kind of become a tradition now & this little guy joined us last year on our 7 night Halloween cruise because of course there be pirates in the Caribbean.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_0580.jpg

I will reveal this years travel companion later as I think it is perfect for this trip, but a girl has to have some secrets.

Next up……………The origins of a Disney obsession.

10stime

10-21-2008, 08:20 PM

I am following your trip, you are going to have so much fun! I can't wait to hear all about it and see lots of pics!!! I actually don't know much about the Disney Adventures and wasn't aware they had experiences like the one you are going on. HOW FUN

MA pigletfan

10-21-2008, 08:33 PM

I am sooo in!! I can't wait to hear more about your adventures from Disney!!!!! So excited you started this! :)

Sleepless Knight

10-22-2008, 12:34 AM

Hi Melanie. I am very excited for you. I think you have a pretty good idea as to why. There will be moments when you're on the backlot when you'll have to pinch yourself because you're actually on the backlot. You will also never see pictures of the backlot the same way again. I was watching the Leslie Iwerks documentary about Pixar not long ago and started to get excited when they showed the animation building(and I mean the original one where the Nine Old Men worked their magic).

A friend on another forum commented that I must have been like a kid in a candy store on the backlot. Well that's partially true, but most kids don't really care about the history of candy and how it's created. This will be a singular Disney experience that you will always treasure. If you get some time on Legends Plaza, look around and find the Legends who mean the most to you. And make sure you have a good camera, lots of memory cards or film, and plenty of batteries.

Disneygrl36

10-23-2008, 06:49 PM

:banana: Yeah I am getting some readers!!!!! :banana:

I am following your trip, you are going to have so much fun! I can't wait to hear all about it and see lots of pics!!! I actually don't know much about the Disney Adventures and wasn't aware they had experiences like the one you are going on. HOW FUN
Oh, you should order the Adventures by Disney info packet. They send this great book with all the trips in it. I am drooling over so many of them, but I think this will be the perfect 1st one for us to do. So glad you are joining me.

I am sooo in!! I can't wait to hear more about your adventures from Disney!!!!! So excited you started this! :)
I am reading your trippie too. I am very behind, but will catch up eventually. I am trying to find out as much as I can before we go. Thanks for reading so far.

Hi Melanie. I am very excited for you. I think you have a pretty good idea as to why. There will be moments when you're on the backlot when you'll have to pinch yourself because you're actually on the backlot. You will also never see pictures of the backlot the same way again. I was watching the Leslie Iwerks documentary about Pixar not long ago and started to get excited when they showed the animation building(and I mean the original one where the Nine Old Men worked their magic).

A friend on another forum commented that I must have been like a kid in a candy store on the backlot. Well that's partially true, but most kids don't really care about the history of candy and how it's created. This will be a singular Disney experience that you will always treasure. If you get some time on Legends Plaza, look around and find the Legends who mean the most to you. And make sure you have a good camera, lots of memory cards or film, and plenty of batteries.
I am so glad you are here & ready to share this experience with me as your trip reports have given me many hours of enjoyment.:goodvibes I sooo cannot wait to see all the things that we are going to see. I think I am most excited about Imagineering & the Studios (your pictures of the Studios really made me excited). I plan on looking for my favorites in the plaza & looking for the surprises on the statue that you mentioned. I can't wait.

I will have the Disney history up tomorrow.:thumbsup2

Sleepless Knight

10-23-2008, 07:22 PM

I'm looking forward to learning about your Disney history. It adds a new level to the report to know of the writer's Disney history and why they love it so much. As you'll soon learn, reading others reports about the Studios reminds you of how unique your own visit was.

Disneygrl36

10-24-2008, 09:36 AM

I can remember being 4 years old watching the Wonderful World of Disney with my grandparents on Sunday night. One episode stands out prominently in my mind & that was one that included scenes from Disneyland. It showed parts of Great Moment with Mr. Lincoln & some of the scenes from Pirates of the Caribbean. I remember being fascinated & wanting to go visit that magical place. We watched every Sunday night while Walt showed all kinds of wonderful stories. I guess this is where my fascination with him started. I can remember getting a biography at the library when I was in the 3rd grade & doing a book report on Walt. At one point, there was a Disney art show that came to town. Disney artist Bill Justice was going to be there & somehow I talked my sometimes very grouchy grandfather into taking me to this event. I have a much cherished drawing of Snow White which Bill Justice did for me from that day.
Here's is that drawing.....
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I couldn’t quite talk my Grandfather into buying me a cel, but I did get a book. I also remember going to see so many Disney movies with my Mom which was always so fun. Another good memory is going to see Disney on Ice & having Snow White come right over to us & getting my picture made with her.
Not the best picture of either one of us, but a great memory for me.
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I FINALLY got to go to Walt Disney World after much begging & pleading in 1979.
Excuse the weird hat..........:confused3
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It was a most wonderful day & I can remember being so excited that I almost couldn’t maintain myself. I remember very vividly my first glimpse of Cinderella’s castle & watching the Main Street Electrical Parade which totally amazed & delighted me. I can hear that music to this day & still be taken back to that summer night in 1979 immediately. I carried this fascination forward even in high school when I did a term paper on Walt Disney World & how it was built. And, it remains the same today. I have always been fascinated with Walt, his theme parks & his movies. I had multiple trips to WDW after that first one in 1979. We went back as a family around 1984 & that was the first trip for both my baby brothers who were around 4 & 2 at the time.

I went back with a high school friend after we had started college in 1986.
I've always been fascinated with Mary Poppins even in topiarty form.:rotfl:
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And I always loved this mural which is now gone.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/1987-mural.jpg

Went again in 1990 & 1992 with he who must not be named otherwise known as my first husband.

Celebrated graduating nursing school in 1995 with a trip to WDW. Went at Christmas time for the first time in 1997 when we saw the beautiful pink birthday cake castle.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/1997-PinkCastle.jpg

Went in 2000 for a conference with some girls from work & my best friend flew down at the end & we played together like 2 big kids.

In 2001, I went with my Mom & brothers to Disneyland but it was a very quick trip in which we spent about 1/2 a day in California Adventure & a most of a day in the Magic Kingdom. Not enough time to explore.
Here's my photo of Walt's light.
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My husband shares my love of all things Disney, but is not quite as obsessed as I am. We have talked about watching the Wonderful World of Disney on TV as kids, but he did not share my passion & doesn’t have specific memories like I do. His love of going to Walt Disney World began more as an adult. He did visit when he was a young teenager in 1984 but he doesn’t have any memories that particularly stick out in his mind. All he can really tell me is they went to Magic Kingdom & EPCOT. He is very wonderful about indulging me in my Disney obsession & he enjoys it almost as much as I do now.

We took our first trip to WDW together in December of 2002 about 9 months before we got married. He got to experience me in my full Disney sappiness when I had a little misty eyed moment not too long after our first day at the Magic Kingdom watching the show in front of Cindy’s castle AND he still married me.
Animal Kingdom christmas tree
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Our next trip was in October 2004 where we celebrated my birthday at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party on Halloween night. His sister & her husband joined us on this trip & we had a blast.
At my birthday dinner at 1900 Park Fair
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My very first attempt at a trip report
Mist count trip report (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=678629)

We took a quick romantic trip in February 2005 to celebrate Valentines Day & enjoyed staying at Port Orleans Riverside. We did a romantic carriage ride & had dinner at California Grill.
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This was a very quick snippet of a trip report
Valentines Day with Mickey (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=744282)

We went back in Oct 2005 again for a week at the Food & Wine Festival & another trip to MNSSHP.
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My husband participated in the ½ marathon in January 2006 & we enjoyed our 1st DVC stay at the Boardwalk & Vero Beach.
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We went on a 4 night Wonder cruise in Dec 2006 with my parents followed by time at WDW & Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_2076.jpg
Here's a link to the trip report from this trip
A splash of Wonder & a dash of Christmas cheer (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1290206)

Last year we celebrated my 40th birthday aboard the Disney Magic for a wonderful Halloween cruise. We dressed up as Mary Poppins & Bert on Halloween & won the Most Disney category in the costume contest. Such an awesome way to turn 40.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/000_0001.jpg
Here's a link to the trip report from this trip
Pumpkins, Pirates & Poppins: A Magical Halloween cruise around the Moon (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1597087)

This brings us up to date in our Disney History.

couponlover

10-25-2008, 04:53 AM

this so cool!

blue donkey

10-26-2008, 03:56 PM

I'm in too! Can't wait to hear about your :wizard: backstage trip. Too bad dec is still so far away.

kmab00

10-26-2008, 05:12 PM

Wow what a neat trip you guys have to look forward to! Had I known about that Adventures by Disney trip before we went to DL, I would have booked it instead! I cannot WAIT to hear all about it!!!! Not too much longer now!!!!

prettyprincessbelle

10-26-2008, 05:38 PM

I can't wait for you to go! The Adventures by Disney seems amazing! I'm soo jealous! I'm totally in! popcorn::

Disneygrl36

10-26-2008, 11:03 PM

this so cool!
Thanks & welcome.
I'm in too! Can't wait to hear about your :wizard: backstage trip. Too bad dec is still so far away.
Oh, it's not that far away. I booked this trip last January, so it's seems really close now. Hang in there with me. I hope to make it worth the wait.
Wow what a neat trip you guys have to look forward to! Had I known about that Adventures by Disney trip before we went to DL, I would have booked it instead! I cannot WAIT to hear all about it!!!! Not too much longer now!!!!
Hi ya :wave: Karen. I cannot wait to go & experience it all. I just know I am going to see so many amazing things. I am counting down the days, hours & minutes until we leave.
I can't wait for you to go! The Adventures by Disney seems amazing! I'm soo jealous! I'm totally in! popcorn::
ABD does seem great. I have read some of the trip reports from several of the trips & they seem almost unreal (Knights & Lights & Ireland are 2 different trips I have read about that seem just magical). Thanks for joining in.

I'll have a new post tomorrow so stay tuned.............

Jennifer48

10-27-2008, 10:41 AM

Disneygrl36

10-27-2008, 11:39 PM

Hi Melanie! :wave2:

Sorry I'm late. Glad you linked your PTR to your signature because that's how I found you! :goodvibes
I've enjoyed reading your other TRs so I'm very much looking forward to this one because its the #1 ABD trip that I would like to do.

Continue please! :flower3:

HI Jennifer........nice to have a friend along.:goodvibes

I didn't get a post in today because we have a few things going on...
Look for a post tomorrow....Because................
The Plans they are a changin'..........not that will impact ABD but still changin' none the less.:sad2:

jacksparrowfan

10-28-2008, 12:00 AM

I'm in! My subscription has been checked. This will be a great pre-trip and trip report! Looking forward to it. :thumbsup2

P.S. Love the costume win!

Disneygrl36

10-28-2008, 11:38 AM

I'm in! My subscription has been checked. This will be a great pre-trip and trip report! Looking forward to it. :thumbsup2

P.S. Love the costume win!

Glad you are here. I know how much you enjoyed your trip & I cannot wait to share mine.:goodvibes
Thanks about the costumes.........we had so much fun being Mary & Bert. Sigh.........I wish I was going somewhere cool to be Mary this Friday night for Halloween, but not sure anything could top last year.

Jennifer48

10-28-2008, 12:42 PM

HI Jennifer........nice to have a friend along.:goodvibes

I didn't get a post in today because we have a few things going on...
Look for a post tomorrow....Because................
The Plans they are a changin'..........not that will impact ABD but still changin' none the less.:sad2:

Oh no! I hope the change in plans is for the better! Here is some pixie dust for you! :wizard: pixiedust:

Disneygrl36

10-28-2008, 12:55 PM

So yesterday morning, my DH sent me an email asking me what time we needed to check in on Tues Dec the 9th in order not to miss anything for the ABD trip. :scared1:.:faint: :scared: I immediately knew something was wrong. So over lunch yesterday, we discussed that we might need to alter the trip a bit because of a computer conversion that is going on at his work. I’m not going to bore you with the gory details, but if we cut out the San Diego portion of the trip & do not fly out until Monday afternoon, then he will feel better about tying up any loose ends over the weekend & on Monday. So, this will make it easier for him to enjoy the trip & not think about work. Now since this is a trip of a lifetime, I certainly don’t want him distracted & grumpy because that would really hamper my being able to enjoy all these once in a lifetime experiences, so even though I really didn’t want to ditch San Diego it is the best decision. I was most disappointed that we were going to miss out on the things we were going to see on the drive from San Diego (where I have been before) to Hollywood. BUT after some thought, my wonderful DH who had originally been thinking of flying out Tuesday morning when the ABD begins that afternoon, thought it might be better to fly out Monday night & then we could rent a car & see a few of the things we really wanted to see that morning before the tour starts. Great idea!!!!!! I knew I married him for a reason.:love2:

So this morning he called & changed our flight out to Monday afternoon. I cancelled the rental car that we had booked for San Diego. I also called Adventures by Disney to see if we can add on the night before the trip through them at the Renaissance Hollywood which would mean they would pick us up from the airport Monday night & also that we would get to say in the same room for the entire time there. They will have to check on the availability & will call me back, but she sounded pretty confident that we could do this. If not, I will just book a room at the Renaissance on-line & then figure out a way to get us from LAX to the hotel. Hopefully, we will hear from them today or tomorrow, but she said it could take up to a week for them to get back to me. I also reserved us a car from Hertz that has a desk right in the hotel for Tuesday.

So even though the plans they are a changin’ I am still a happy girl that is going to have the trip of a lifetime.

Here are the new plans……..with ideas for free time added in.

Monday Dec 8TH
Fly out of Knoxville 5:05pm
Change planes in Atlanta
Arrive LAX 8:49pm
Check in Renaissance Hollywood Hotel
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Perhaps have a cocktail in the lounge
Crash

Tuesday Dec 9TH
Room service breakfast?
Pick up rental car
Drive to Glendale to visit Walt’s grave-maybe this seems weird but I really want to pay my respects to the man who brought us so much happiness
http://www.forestlawn.com/Images/Vistas/ContentEntranceGatesInformationBooth1.jpg
Griffith Park-1)See Carousel because this is the carousel that inspired Walt to start dreaming about Disneyland when he used to take his daughters there on the weekends
http://www.laparks.org/dos/parks/griffithPK/images/carousel.jpg
2)See Walt’s barn (exteriors) & Ollie’s Johnston’s Depot in case we don’t get to on our ABD tour & these are only open on one Sunday a month but we can at least see the buildings just in case.

Lunch ? Not sure where yet…would love to do Pink’s or In & Out Burger but neither are close to Griffith Park. I have started a thread for suggestions of where to eat close by.

3) See Griffith Park observatory for the planetarium show at 12:45
Drive back to hotel catching any cool sights along the way
*********************
Backstage Magic tour begins
Welcome dinner

Wed Dec 10th
El Capitan
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Jimmy Kimmel Live
Jim Henson Studios
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Rest of the day on our own-?tour of Graumann’s, Hollywood Walk of Fame to find stars
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Dinner at Johnny Rockets or California Pizza Kitchen at Hollywood & Highland Center

Thurs Dec 11th
Walt Disney Imagineering
Walt Disney Studios
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Check in Grand Californian
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Welcome Dinner at Hook’s Point
Evening in Disneyland

Friday Dec 12th
VIP tour of Disneyland
Afternoon/evening on our own
Dinner at Carnation Café?
Fantasmic
http://allears.net/dlr/tp/dl/fant2.jpg

Saturday Dec 13th
VIP tour of California Adventure
Lunch at Pacific Wharf for soup?
Afternoon in Cali Adv
Farewell dinner
Fireworks
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Sunday Dec 14th
Farewell breakfast-End of Backstage Magic tour
Walk in Walt’s footsteps tour
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Afernoon in Cali Adv
Pixar Play Parade
Dinner at Steakhouse 55 6:30pm
?Fireworks from GC/Lounge

Monday Dec 15th
Magic Kingdom
Lunch at Blue Bayou 11:30am
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Back to hotel for rest & pack
DTD to shop
Final evening in MK to soak up the atmosphere

Tuesday Dec 16th
Early to rise……..7:15am flight out of LAX for home :sad2:

****Note none of these photos are mine. They have been borrowed off various web sites*****
Next up.........what do I have left to do?

Disneygrl36

10-28-2008, 12:58 PM

Oh no! I hope the change in plans is for the better! Here is some pixie dust for you! :wizard: pixiedust:

I just posted about the changes Jennifer. It will still be great...just no San Diego. Oh well, just another reason to head back to California.

Jennifer48

10-28-2008, 02:06 PM

I just posted about the changes Jennifer. It will still be great...just no San Diego. Oh well, just another reason to head back to California.

Well those changes aren't so bad. The bulk of your more important sites are still there so that's a major plus! :goodvibes :thumbsup2

blue donkey

10-28-2008, 03:59 PM

Tuesday Dec 9TH
Room service breakfast?
Pick up rental car
Drive to Glendale to visit Walt’s grave-maybe this seems weird but I really want to pay my respects to the man who brought us so much happiness
http://www.forestlawn.com/Images/Vistas/ContentEntranceGatesInformationBooth1.jpg
Griffith Park-1)See Carousel because this is the carousel that inspired Walt to start dreaming about Disneyland when he used to take his daughters there on the weekends
http://www.laparks.org/dos/parks/griffithPK/images/carousel.jpg
2)See Walt’s barn (exteriors) & Ollie’s Johnston’s Depot in case we don’t get to on our ABD tour & these are only open on one Sunday a month but we can at least see the buildings just in case.

where are walt's barn & ollie's depot?

Lunch ? Not sure where yet…would love to do Pink’s or In & Out Burger but neither are close to Griffith Park. I have started a thread for suggestions of where to eat close by.

3) See Griffith Park observatory for the planetarium show at 12:45
Drive back to hotel catching any cool sights along the way

you could always stop by pink's or in-n-out in hollywood before returning your rental that night

Wed Dec 10th
...
Dinner at Johnny Rockets or California Pizza Kitchen at Hollywood & Highland Center

also, if you like cream puffs, try beard papa's. i heard on yellowponchos mention there's one at the center. i've never tried that location but have had it at other locations. they fill the puff after you order so the puff isn't soggy. taaaaasty!

Friday Dec 12th
VIP tour of Disneyland
Afternoon/evening on our own
Dinner at Carnation Café?
i don't believe that carnation cafe serves dinner. maybe, you can have it for lunch on another day. i can't wait to try the loaded potato soup for my first time about a week before your visit.

also, have you read hyroguy's stickies? he has a lot of FANTASTIC info for visitors there. it's a piece of cake to park hop at dlr compared to wdw. Staying at gch will also make it easy to rest, change or whatever when needed.

Your plan sound so fun, even if you & your hubby needed to cancel SD. It's best to have a nice, happy, hubby with you on the trip. :cutie: Plus, like Disneygrl36 said, it's another reason to go back to CA.

Disneygrl36

10-28-2008, 05:10 PM

Well those changes aren't so bad. The bulk of your more important sites are still there so that's a major plus! :goodvibes :thumbsup2
I know I am so glad that things will still work out ok. I was just wanting to show him around San Diego because it's a beautiful city. Next time.

where are walt's barn & ollie's depot?

In Griffith park, where the railroad is

you could always stop by pink's or in-n-out in hollywood before returning your rental that night

This is true. We are going to return the rental car after we are finished sight seeing & our adventure starts between 4 & 5pm, so maybe an afternoon snack.

also, if you like cream puffs, try beard papa's. i heard on yellowponchos mention there's one at the center. i've never tried that location but have had it at other locations. they fill the puff after you order so the puff isn't soggy. taaaaasty!
That sounds yummy!!!! I'll make a note of it.
i don't believe that carnation cafe serves dinner. maybe, you can have it for lunch on another day. i can't wait to try the loaded potato soup for my first time about a week before your visit.
Hmmm guess I better come up with a different plan for that. I wanted the baked potato soup.
also, have you read hyroguy's stickies? he has a lot of FANTASTIC info for visitors there. it's a piece of cake to park hop at dlr compared to wdw. Staying at gch will also make it easy to rest, change or whatever when needed.

Your plan sound so fun, even if you & your hubby needed to cancel SD. It's best to have a nice, happy, hubby with you on the trip. :cutie: Plus, like Disneygrl36 said, it's another reason to go back to CA.
Yes, so true. I want him to have fun too.

Disneygrl36

10-28-2008, 05:22 PM

Adventures by Disney just called & they were able to confirm our pre tour stay. :cool1: :cool1: :banana: :cool1: :cool1:
So now it's all set & they will pick us up at the airport. We also won't have to change rooms at the Renaissance. Yippee.
Now can I go yet??????????

Sleepless Knight

10-29-2008, 04:05 PM

mommaU4

10-29-2008, 06:57 PM

I am loving this so far!!!! It's going to be a great trip!

I have been on that carousel in Griffith Park so many times, I've lost count. My step-dad used to take me and my brother there on Sundays growing up. Ahem......I never knew that was the one that inspired Walt. :rolleyes1 I know, I know!!! I'm not worthy of the DIS boards. :rotfl:

I do have a suggestion for you though! While in Glendale grab lunch at Porto's Bakery. Their meat pies and potato balls are to die for! http://www.portosbakery.com/
They are on Brand, and in fact there is an In-n-Out not far from them either, so you can get the meat pies and some of their wonderful desserts to go, and then actually eat at In-n-Out.

These are some desserts from Portos. (They are from my June TR, but I'll take them down if you want me to.)

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d37/mommaU4/June%20trip%202008/DSCF4869.jpg

And the pies:
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d37/mommaU4/June%20trip%202008/DSCF4875.jpg

If you went from Forest Lawn to Portos it's about 2.5 miles and then from Portos to In-n-Out another half mile. http://www.mapquest.com/maps?1c=Glendale+&1s=CA&1a=1712+S+Glendale+Ave&1z=91205&2c=Glendale&2s=CA&2a=315+North+Brand+Blvd&2z=91203#a/maps/l::1712+S+Glendale+Ave:Glendale:CA:91205-3320:US:34.125362:-118.253237:address:Los+Angeles+County/l::315+N+Brand+Blvd:Glendale:CA:91203-2303:US:34.15016:-118.255084:address:Los+Angeles+County/l::119+S+Brand+Blvd:Glendale:CA:91204-1307:US:34.145915:-118.255081:address:Los+Angeles+County/m:::::0:::::/io:1:::::f:EN:M:/e

Also, just my two cents, but I think CPK is much better then Johnny Rockets. The Santa Fe pizza is really good.

Can't wait to read more!!! popcorn::

travelmel

10-30-2008, 01:41 AM

Disneygrl36

10-30-2008, 08:07 AM

Quick note that Carnation Cafe does serve dinner. I've eaten dinner there 4 times since June.

Too bad about missing San Diego, but that does give you an excuse to back and we all know that San Diego isn't far from Disneyland.:rolleyes1
I am so glad I will get to have my potato soup after all. :cool1:
Yes, and you know I will figure out a way to get that in there. Hmmmm when will the newly renovated DCA be finished....will have to plan trip to Cali then so we can go back & see the new & improved DCA. Oh how evil our Disney minds are. :lmao:

I am loving this so far!!!! It's going to be a great trip!

I have been on that carousel in Griffith Park so many times, I've lost count. My step-dad used to take me and my brother there on Sundays growing up. Ahem......I never knew that was the one that inspired Walt. :rolleyes1 I know, I know!!! I'm not worthy of the DIS boards. :rotfl:

I do have a suggestion for you though! While in Glendale grab lunch at Porto's Bakery. Their meat pies and potato balls are to die for!
Also, just my two cents, but I think CPK is much better then Johnny Rockets. The Santa Fe pizza is really good.

Can't wait to read more!!! popcorn::

Yeah Beth. :welcome: Glad to see you here & thanks for the shout out on your trippie. :goodvibes How awesome is it that you went to the same carousel that Walt took his daughters too & you have memories of it from growing up.:cloud9: I am sure some people would look at the things I want to do that morning before the tour starts & go :confused3 but my DIS board friends understand that love of Disney that drives us to want to seek out the places that meant something to Walt & formed the basis of the Disneyland & WDW that we know & love so well today.
Thanks for the suggestion on Porto's. That looks really yummy. I think that will become our lunch spot for sure. As long as I can call the meat pies something else...I posted this on MA piglet's trippie, but I will say that hearing meat pies just makes me think of Sweeney Todd a little too much :scared1:.
I really want to try the California Pizza Kitchen as well, so you have helped me with that decision as well. :thumbsup2

Disneygrl36

10-30-2008, 08:11 AM

OH MY GOODNESS!

I'm so excited. Thank goodness for Beth's TR so I got the news... Beth is good that way. LOL

I'm totally looking forward to this TR. Yea Melanie!

Thank you for posting all of your fun history... that really makes it so personal and I love all the details.

I'm excited about alot of things you'll be doing but especially the El Capitan part. Even though I'm a So Cal native, I had never heard of this thing until the dis and am now very intrigued. :surfweb:

Bring it on!

popcorn::

P.S. Will there be more celebrity photo's???? ;)

Melissa........:welcome: So glad to have you here!
I think reading about a persons Disney history really adds to the trip & it was fun for me to go back & think about all those things that really make Disney special to me.

I am excited to see the El Capitan too. I have heard that Disney has done an outstanding job with the refurbishment. Bolt will be showing there while we are there & if we aren't too tired we might do that for our evening entertainment on Wed night.

Not sure about the celebrity photo's........depends on if we stumble upon any. I have heard that celebs go to DL all the time. I will keep my eyes peeled. And don't think I didn't try to figure out a way to get to Malibu to see where my Rick lives. :rotfl:

Jennifer48

10-30-2008, 11:04 AM

Sleepless Knight

10-30-2008, 10:08 PM

The El Capitan is a lot of fun. It's just a fun experience. When my life calms down and all deadlines are met, I'll get to writing about the El Capitan and both my experiences there. (I just couldn't pass up the opportunity to see Sleeping Beauty twice on the big screen since I was that close and I don't know if it will be shown on the big screen again and if I'd be able to go if it ever is).

KCmike

10-30-2008, 11:01 PM

subscribing. I would love to do an Adventures By Disney trip. They look amazing.

travelmel

10-31-2008, 04:06 AM

Melissa........:welcome: So glad to have you here!
I think reading about a persons Disney history really adds to the trip & it was fun for me to go back & think about all those things that really make Disney special to me.

I am excited to see the El Capitan too. I have heard that Disney has done an outstanding job with the refurbishment. Bolt will be showing there while we are there & if we aren't too tired we might do that for our evening entertainment on Wed night.

Not sure about the celebrity photo's........depends on if we stumble upon any. I have heard that celebs go to DL all the time. I will keep my eyes peeled. And don't think I didn't try to figure out a way to get to Malibu to see where my Rick lives. :rotfl:

:rotfl:

When I looked up the El Capitan on Youtube it showed a whole disney production number that was done on stage before the movie.. do they always do that? it was REALLY cool!

I see you linked your siggie... woo hoo!

Sleepless
Looking forward to hearing about it! :goodvibes

Disneygrl36

10-31-2008, 08:36 AM

Great news! :woohoo: :figment:

You can go if I can go to WDW :laughing: Lets move time up!
Well, we can speed it up now if we can slow it down once the time for the trip comes. Right?

The El Capitan is a lot of fun. It's just a fun experience. When my life calms down and all deadlines are met, I'll get to writing about the El Capitan and both my experiences there. (I just couldn't pass up the opportunity to see Sleeping Beauty twice on the big screen since I was that close and I don't know if it will be shown on the big screen again and if I'd be able to go if it ever is).
That was so perfect for you to be able to see your favorite movie back on the big screen. I am looking forward to the trip report when you get time to do it.

subscribing. I would love to do an Adventures By Disney trip. They look amazing.
:welcome: Mike. They do look amazing. I drool over the book alot. I just cannot wait for this one of a kind Disney experience.

:rotfl:

When I looked up the El Capitan on Youtube it showed a whole disney production number that was done on stage before the movie.. do they always do that? it was REALLY cool!

I see you linked your siggie... woo hoo!
I have no idea but that would be really cool if they do. Yes, I linked my trip from last year, I follow instructions well. :rotfl:

New post coming right up............

Disneygrl36

10-31-2008, 08:48 AM

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://images.disneysites.com/clipart/images77/Holidays/Halloween/hlwn-mic-min01.gif

Well, my next post was supposed to be about what I have left to do for the trip..........but instead, I decided to introduce you to our new traveling companion for this trip. Remember Sorcerer Mickey & Pirate Mickey that came along before, well I knew we needed a new companion for photo ops on this trip & it needed to fit the spirit of the trip......so here they are without further ado....
Walt Disney & Mickey Mouse.....because "Let's not lose sight of one thing, that it all started with a mouse."
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4359.jpg
That is them in front of my spooky Disney Halloween house.
Here's a closer picture....
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4341.jpg
I think they are just perfect for this trip.

Now lest we forget someone who has also made multiple visits on my previous trip reports............Mr/Ms Potato Head depending on the day & the costume. I hope to bring back some new parts from our trip.
She wants to say she's ready for Halloween too.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4351.jpg

Here are my pumpkins.....
2 are fake plug ins & I carved the other two on Wednesday.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4356.jpg
A close up of each.....
One in honor of Pirates pirate:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4354.jpg
One in honor of :mickey: Excuse the lopsided Mickey heads, but I did them free hand.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4355.jpg
We watched Sleepy Hollow (the Johnny Depp version) last night to get us in the Halloween mood...that is kind of our Halloween movie tradition. I am off to watch Nightmare Before Christmas in a bit to help get me in the mood further.
We won't be home tonight to light the pumpkins or hand out candy. That's the thing about having a Halloween birthday. We are rarely home for Halloween.
We will go to see our neice & nephew dressed up before heading out for a nice birthday dinner made extra nice by the fact that a friend from high school & her hubby are in town & they are meeting us for dinner. :goodvibes

Everyone have a Spooky day.

Disneygrl36

10-31-2008, 10:11 AM

Ok, so I have been wanting to find a couple of things to wear that are in the spirit of the trip.

I am currently bidding on this shirt on ebay to wear the day of the Jim Henson studio tour.....do you guys think it is too busy/ugly?
http://i1.ebayimg.com/02/i/001/09/54/c16f_1.JPG

I also want something for the trip that will be a reminder of visiting this special place, but don't think there is a shop there or anything.
So I am bidding on this on ebay as well. I thought I could add a banner to the back tire that says Jim Henson Studio Visit Dec 2008.
http://i16.ebayimg.com/03/i/001/17/00/10b2_1.JPG

And I've ordered this shirt to wear at the Magic Kingdom because I really want to try to get a picture with Julie Andrews horse on the carousel.
http://rlv.zcache.com/practically_perfect_shirt-p235097575492091178uayo_525.jpgI'm hoping that I can go to the carousel when we are in the MK early for our backstage tour because I am afraid it will be too hard to find it & get a picture once the park is open. I am going to ask the guides about it. Keep your fingers crossed for some pixiedust: for me for this wish.

mommaU4

10-31-2008, 12:13 PM

Jennifer48

10-31-2008, 01:07 PM

Happy Birthday Melanie!!:bday: :jumping1:

Well, we can speed it up now if we can slow it down once the time for the trip comes. Right? You betcha! If I can just find where I stored my Delorian.....

I am currently bidding on this shirt on ebay to wear the day of the Jim Henson studio tour.....do you guys think it is too busy/ugly?
http://i1.ebayimg.com/02/i/001/09/54/c16f_1.JPG I like it :thumbsup2

And I've ordered this shirt to wear at the Magic Kingdom because I really want to try to get a picture with Julie Andrews horse on the carousel.
http://rlv.zcache.com/practically_perfect_shirt-p235097575492091178uayo_525.jpgI'm hoping that I can go to the carousel when we are in the MK early for our backstage tour because I am afraid it will be too hard to find it & get a picture once the park is open. I am going to ask the guides about it. Keep your fingers crossed for some pixiedust: for me for this wish. Ooooooooo I :love: that shirt!! I hate the color pink for me though. Do they have it in other colors? I hope you get it! :goodvibes

I didn't know about the horse in the carousel. I only know of the one at MGM (DHS) in the Great Movie Ride queue.

pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: for your ebay bids!

Disneygrl36

10-31-2008, 02:17 PM

Hello, hello!!

Love the Halloween house and all your Disney characters!

Cute pumpkins!! :thumbsup2

That Muppet tee is way cool. Not too busy at all!! I hope you get it. :wizard:

And last but not least..........

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d37/mommaU4/bday%20holiday%20clip%20art/Halloween-Minnie-Mouse.gif

AND

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d37/mommaU4/bday%20holiday%20clip%20art/COLORFULMICKEY.gif

Thanks Beth for the birthday wishes & the compliments on my Halloween decorations....love the witchie Minnie.
I am glad you like the muppet t-shirt. I really liked it too, but you know how you second guess yourself. The auction is over today so maybe I will get it.

Disneygrl36

10-31-2008, 02:20 PM

Happy Birthday Melanie!!:bday: :jumping1:

You betcha! If I can just find where I stored my Delorian.....

I like it :thumbsup2

Ooooooooo I :love: that shirt!! I hate the color pink for me though. Do they have it in other colors? I hope you get it! :goodvibes

I didn't know about the horse in the carousel. I only know of the one at MGM (DHS) in the Great Movie Ride queue.

pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: for your ebay bids!

Thanks for the birthday wishes Jennifer.
Glad to get another thumbs up on the Muppets shirt. I will probably have to get a long sleeve t to put under it so I don't freeze.

The Mary Poppins shirt is from zazzle. Just go to search & put in Mary Poppins & it should come up. They have tons of different shirt styles & colors to pick from. I ordered it in a long sleeve t in pink.

A few months ago, Disneyland dedicated a horse on the carousel to Julie Andrews & she was there for the dedication. The horse has some special Mary Poppins accents. Go to youtube & you can probably find the ceremony & see her & the horse.

Thanks for the pixiedust: I have never really bid on anything on ebay. I usually have just gotten the buy it now option.

wendylady36

10-31-2008, 02:28 PM

First, let me tell you how incredibly jealous I am of your trip. ::yes::
This ABD is my absolute DREAM trip! I've been obsessed with it since they first announced it.

Looks like you have a great trip planned! Those shirts are super cute. The baked potato soup will be great for dinner, seeing as it might be a little cold in December, but heck the soup is still good when it's 90 degrees out! :rotfl:

And one last thing:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a268/wendylady36/Random/006010h.gif

and...

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a268/wendylady36/Random/1178088644383.gif

blue donkey

10-31-2008, 03:27 PM

Disneygrl36

11-01-2008, 11:48 AM

Happy Halloween Birthday!

I have a friend whose birthday is today as well. The good thing about her b-day being on Halloween is it's always easy for me to remember. ;)

Have a great time with your h.s. buddy.

*So, so, sooo sorry about the misinfo about carnation cafe being closed for dinner. I must be missing it at the wrong times. It's always closed at night when I go. However, now that I know that it might be open for dinner, THANKS to sleepless knight, I may just have to change my ps for dinner when I go too.
*:lovestruc the muppets shirt! Not too busy at all IMO. And the pumpkins, CREATIVE!
Thanks for the bday wishes. We had a great time last night at dinner. Don't worry about the info.....it is very hard to keep up with all that Disneyland has to offer. I am just excited to find out I can get some of that potato soup that I have been drooling over on the food porn thread.:rotfl2:

First, let me tell you how incredibly jealous I am of your trip. ::yes::
This ABD is my absolute DREAM trip! I've been obsessed with it since they first announced it.

Looks like you have a great trip planned! Those shirts are super cute. The baked potato soup will be great for dinner, seeing as it might be a little cold in December, but heck the soup is still good when it's 90 degrees out! :rotfl:

And one last thing:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a268/wendylady36/Random/006010h.gif

and...

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a268/wendylady36/Random/1178088644383.gif

:welcome: Wendy. I know how you feel about this ABD trip. It is a thing of dreams. I hope that at least you can live vicariously through us.
Thanks for the birthday & Halloween wishes. I love the all seeing bday eye & the Halloween Monkey! :teeth:
I am trying to get caught up & current on your trippie. I just got to the part where you found out for sure you could go. Can't wait to read the rest.

Disneygrl36

11-01-2008, 11:57 AM

So when I was out shopping the other day for something to wear to dinner,
I came across this book at TJ Maxx of all places with a bunch of cookbooks no less right beside the register. It was only $9.99. It was fate. It had to be mine.:lovestruc
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4372.jpg
An example of the artwork inside.....it's full of concept art & it is all incredibly beautiful.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4374.jpg

I won the Muppets shirt on ebay. :yay:
The ornament ends today & there are a few other people bidding on it. I am the highest bidder right now. Hope I get it too.

MA pigletfan

11-01-2008, 12:02 PM

shame on me for falling behind on your report!!! I love the halloween decorations and that henson shirt is totally cute!! Congrats on winning it!! :) I am so excited for you!

kmab00

11-01-2008, 03:05 PM

That's an awesome book!! congrats on the good find and the wins on Ebay!!! Good luck with the rest of your bids!

mommaU4

11-01-2008, 04:09 PM

I'm glad you won the shirt! It's going to look great on you!

Disneygrl36

11-02-2008, 06:15 PM

shame on me for falling behind on your report!!! I love the halloween decorations and that henson shirt is totally cute!! Congrats on winning it!! :) I am so excited for you!
Thanks. I am excited too!!!!

That's an awesome book!! congrats on the good find and the wins on Ebay!!! Good luck with the rest of your bids!
I devoured the book yesterday & it really does have alot of gorgeous art in it.
I found out last night after I got home from dinner with my family that I did win the Kermit ornament. :yay:

I'm glad you won the shirt! It's going to look great on you!
We'll see about that........I hope it fits. :teeth:

prettyprincessbelle

11-02-2008, 06:22 PM

Omg, I can't believe you found that book at TJ Maxx! I would have cried if I found anything Disneyland at TJ Maxx! What an awesome find!!

travelmel

11-03-2008, 01:53 AM

Happy Belated Birthday!!

party:::cake::party:

I love the Muppet shirt and the Disney Art book! Nice job!

Disneygrl36

11-03-2008, 08:22 AM

Omg, I can't believe you found that book at TJ Maxx! I would have cried if I found anything Disneyland at TJ Maxx! What an awesome find!!
I know I couldn't believe it & it was so fate because I almost didn't buy anything but found something at the last minute. If I hadn't been right by the check out line, I never would have seen it.

Happy Belated Birthday!!

party:::cake::party:

I love the Muppet shirt and the Disney Art book! Nice job!
Thanks, it was a nice bday. I never find bargains so I am super excited about my ebay items & my book.

I'll try to make a post later........
I'm off to my very first :cake: decorating class ever. So excited.

travelmel

11-03-2008, 09:46 AM

Wow, pastries at 7am... you are dedicated! :rotfl:

Disneygrl36

11-03-2008, 05:28 PM

Ok, so at 34 days to go until we leave here's what I have left to do......

1. Call Nov 14th for Walk in Walt's Footsteps tour reservations
2. Arrange transportation back to LAX from Grand Californian since we are staying extra nights ABD doesn't do this for us
3. Go to Disney Visa & DVC websites to make sure I have the info for any discounts we can take advantage of at DL
4. Transfer points to Disney Visa Rewards Card
5. Print out all my tidbits of info that I have compiled into a word document & directions to the places we are going to visit the morning before the tour starts when we have the rental car
6. Make lists....packing list, don't forget list, address list for postcards & get postcard stamps
7. Get cards, candy & make xmas ornaments for ABD guides
8. Charge batteries & get all camera stuff together
9. Clean house & get the :dog: ready to go see Grandma & Grandpa
10. PACK!!!!!!!!!
11. Go on the Disney Lover's trip of a lifetime & have a BLAST

I think that covers most of the things left to do. I have all the other stuff-rental car, confirmations for tour, extra nights at Grand Californian, airline tickets, dining reservations done.

On the birthday present front.....
We received several Disney gift cards to spend on the trip.:woohoo:
And my sister in law got me a Gorillapod.............which will be cool to try out with the digital camera & maybe I can get some good night shots since it will help steady the camera.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41XCdgRSOsL._SL500_AA280_.jpg

Next up.......Must do's & Must eats

Disneygrl36

11-03-2008, 05:31 PM

Wow, pastries at 7am... you are dedicated! :rotfl:
I couldn't sleep this morning.:rotfl:
Today was the first class. I go back next Monday. It is 10am to 12 noon. I had to spend a bunch of money today for supplies, but it should be everything I need. I have wanted to take a class for a long time & finally getting to do so. I will try to come up with something cool to do next week & if it looks decent I will post a picture. :cake:

travelmel

11-03-2008, 06:31 PM

I couldn't sleep this morning.:rotfl:
Today was the first class. I go back next Monday. It is 10am to 12 noon. I had to spend a bunch of money today for supplies, but it should be everything I need. I have wanted to take a class for a long time & finally getting to do so. I will try to come up with something cool to do next week & if it looks decent I will post a picture. :cake:

Well, you inspired me. I went out this morning to do some campaign calling and I stopped by our local bakery and bought things that I DEFINITELY did not need! Cupcake or caramel roll anybody?

Disneygrl36

11-04-2008, 09:37 AM

Here are the Disney restaurants where we are going to eat on this trip.

Wednesday Dec 10
Disney Soda Fountain in Hollywood for breakfast
http://www.laughingplace.com/lp/lotion/pics/SS20050621-SodaShop/P1-001.JPG

Thursday Dec 11
Welcome to DL dinner will be at Hook's Point at the Disneyland Hotel
http://www.thetownmenu.com/disneyland/disneyhotels/disneylandhotel/Resources/bdisneyhotelhook.jpeg

Friday Dec 12
Breakfast on Magic Kingdom day will be with Ms. Mouse at Plaza Inn
http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneyland/photos/MK_ms_pi_250.jpg
Lunch will be at Cafe Orleans
http://www.mouseplanet.com/kevin/NOScafe.jpg
Dinner will be on our own & I really want to try Carnation Cafe
http://albums.mouseplanet.com/guideicons/AAE402.jpg

Saturday Dec 13
Breakfast before Cali Adventure day will be at Goofy's Kitchen
http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneyland/photos/DH_hotel_goofys.jpg
Lunch in Cali Adventure-I think we will try Pacific Wharf Cafe
http://www.family-vacation-getaways-at-los-angeles-theme-parks.com/images/9Wharf.jpg
Dinner will be farewell dinner for ABD trip-this is a surprise so we don't know where we will be eating

Sunday Dec 14
Farewell Breakfast at Storyteller's Cafe
http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneyland/photos/Storytellers3-250.jpg
Lunch this day will be provided by Walk in Walt's Footsteps Tour
Dinner will be at Steakhouse 55 at the Disneyland Hotel
http://www.anaheimoc.org/client_upload/images/steakhouse55_60.JPG

Monday Dec 15
Breakfast will be something quick in the room
Lunch on our last day will be at the Blue Bayou
http://www.family-vacation-getaways-at-los-angeles-theme-parks.com/images/8fBlue.jpg
Not sure about dinner this day.....any suggestions???????

Must TRY foods
Tigger tail!!!!!!!!!!
http://images-cdn01.associatedcontent.com/image/A3202/320261/300_320261.jpg
Monte Cristo Sandwich & Pomme frites
http://www.la-foodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/monte-cristo-sandwich.jpghttp://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/P1011436.jpg
Mickey beignets
http://albums.mouseplanet.com/DLCafeOrleansProcessed/CafeOrleansBeignets_62106_AVP.jpg
Cookie boat from Blue Bayou
http://albums.mouseplanet.com/DLBlueBayouProcessed/BayouCookieBoat_62106_AVP.jpg
There will probably be a stop here for DH as he loves Corn Dogs....are they better here or at Disneyland?
http://albums.mouseplanet.com/guideicons/ABD404.jpg

Also want to try.....Baked potato soup from Carnation Cafe
Soup in bread bowl from Pacific Wharf Cafe
Mickey Mouse Sourdough bread
Cupcakes at Goofy's Kitchen-I have heard rave reviews about them.
I forgot bacon wrapped aspargus

Is there anything else quintessentially Disneyland that I am missing???????

*********Note these pictures are not my own but borrowed from various websites****************

Up Next Must Do's...............

jacksparrowfan

11-04-2008, 09:45 AM

Great choices for must-try foods. You are just like me! Tigger tails are fabulous! My mouth is watering just thinking about that one! Everything you have for Cafe Orleans is exactly what we get. The Pommes Frites....YUMMY!!! The bread bowl....good stuff too. You will also enjoy Steakhouse 55. The food and service is excellent there. Don't forget a churro and a dole whip at the Tiki Room.

Jennifer48

11-04-2008, 10:57 AM

Oh man I can't wait to hear about those reviews! Those Mickey beignets look amazing. What are pommes frites? They look like garlic fries.
:mickeyjum Are any of those character meals?

FauntleroyFAN07

11-04-2008, 01:31 PM

i love to read about the othe rpart of the world, cant wait to hear about your DLR adventure, since you have 2 bags, u can always give me the extra one.

:goodvibes

just kidding

beansf

11-04-2008, 03:24 PM

Hi! I just finished reading your Halloween/Birthday cruise TR and it was really great.

I see you are now getting ready to embark on a fabulous ABD trip. I would love to do Backstage Magic, also. I just returned from ABD Discovery Down Under and am looking forward to my very first cruise. I know you will have a teriffic time with ABD/DLR and I can't wait to read all about it.

CHEERS!:goodvibes

wendylady36

11-04-2008, 04:06 PM

Disneygrl36

11-04-2008, 06:47 PM

Well, you inspired me. I went out this morning to do some campaign calling and I stopped by our local bakery and bought things that I DEFINITELY did not need! Cupcake or caramel roll anybody?
I would love one but that would not be good for my pre Disneyland crash diet.:lmao:

Great choices for must-try foods. You are just like me! Tigger tails are fabulous! My mouth is watering just thinking about that one! Everything you have for Cafe Orleans is exactly what we get. The Pommes Frites....YUMMY!!! The bread bowl....good stuff too. You will also enjoy Steakhouse 55. The food and service is excellent there. Don't forget a churro and a dole whip at the Tiki Room.
Oh yes...........Note to self Dole Whip is a necessity.!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh man I can't wait to hear about those reviews! Those Mickey beignets look amazing. What are pommes frites? They look like garlic fries.
:mickeyjum Are any of those character meals?
Pomme frites are french fries with a special dipping sauce.......yummo...or so I have read.
Yes, Plaza Inn, Goofy's Kitchen & Storyteller's are all character meals. :banana:

i love to read about the othe rpart of the world, cant wait to hear about your DLR adventure, since you have 2 bags, u can always give me the extra one.

:goodvibes

just kidding
:welcome: Dan. You are always trying to steal my stuff.....last year it was my Don "Ducky" Williams :donald: drawing.....this year you want my bag. You silly boy. Glad you decided to read along about the Motherland trip.

Hi! I just finished reading your Halloween/Birthday cruise TR and it was really great.

I see you are now getting ready to embark on a fabulous ABD trip. I would love to do Backstage Magic, also. I just returned from ABD Discovery Down Under and am looking forward to my very first cruise. I know you will have a teriffic time with ABD/DLR and I can't wait to read all about it.

CHEERS!:goodvibes
:welcome: beans. Thanks for reading my trippie from last year. It was really the best birthday every.
Ohhhhhhhhh I want to do the Discovery Down Under.....how was it? I have always wanted to go to Australia. Are you writing a report?

Oops! You forgot a step, but don't worry, I fixed it for you.

:rolleyes1
Thanks for pointing that out to me Wendy :rolleyes1!!!!!!!!!!!

FauntleroyFAN07

11-05-2008, 09:02 AM

hey i will go after free stuff anywhere i can get it.
:laughing: :thumbsup2

TotallyAngelic

11-05-2008, 09:49 AM

HI Melanie!

Brilliant pre-trippie so far and your plans sound incredible - what a trip! That would be a dream come true for me too!
A belated "Happy Halloween Birthday!" to you (my DH also has a Halloween birthday and had a great birthday on the Magic last week!)
Looking forward to reading more ........

beansf

11-05-2008, 11:16 AM

:welcome: beans. Thanks for reading my trippie from last year. It was really the best birthday every.
Ohhhhhhhhh I want to do the Discovery Down Under.....how was it? I have always wanted to go to Australia. Are you writing a report?

You should definitely consider the ABD Discovery Down Under. For us, it was a trip of a lifetime. I wanted to do a trip report for it, but I think writing a good TR is a talent and I happen to lack the magical TR gene or something. I did write a bit on the ABD board about my experience, but you will find with ABD, some things may be subject to circumstance and there are some unexpected surprises along the way and I would hate for anyone to go and be disappointed that they didn't experience something that we did. Also, my favorite parts of the trip were things I had not read about. The mystery is part of the fun. Since everything is so well-planned for you, you really don't need to know a lot and do a lot of research in order to enjoy the trip. It is the vacation-equivalent of floating down a lazy river. I didn't know how I would like relinquishing the reins, since I am the travel planner for my family, but honestly, it was wonderful!

Enjoy those pommes frites and tigger tails! I will be headed down for some myself in February!

Disneygrl36

11-06-2008, 08:30 AM

hey i will go after free stuff anywhere i can get it.
:laughing: :thumbsup2
:donald: Yes Dan I know. Tell me about this sunshine credit thing.....sounds like something I need to check in to so I can get more free stuff too!

HI Melanie!

Brilliant pre-trippie so far and your plans sound incredible - what a trip! That would be a dream come true for me too!
A belated "Happy Halloween Birthday!" to you (my DH also has a Halloween birthday and had a great birthday on the Magic last week!)
Looking forward to reading more ........
Hey Sarah :wave: Glad you are here to join me. Thanks for the belated bday wishes. I am so glad your DH got to have his Halloween Bday aboard the Magic. It was my best birthday ever so I hope his was just as good.

You should definitely consider the ABD Discovery Down Under. For us, it was a trip of a lifetime. I wanted to do a trip report for it, but I think writing a good TR is a talent and I happen to lack the magical TR gene or something. I did write a bit on the ABD board about my experience, but you will find with ABD, some things may be subject to circumstance and there are some unexpected surprises along the way and I would hate for anyone to go and be disappointed that they didn't experience something that we did. Also, my favorite parts of the trip were things I had not read about. The mystery is part of the fun. Since everything is so well-planned for you, you really don't need to know a lot and do a lot of research in order to enjoy the trip. It is the vacation-equivalent of floating down a lazy river. I didn't know how I would like relinquishing the reins, since I am the travel planner for my family, but honestly, it was wonderful!

Enjoy those pommes frites and tigger tails! I will be headed down for some myself in February!
I know I have concerns about traveling in a group & giving up control as well as I am a huge planner, but from all I have read I think it will be a great experience. Going places like Europe & Australia with ABD & not having to do all the arranging definetly sounds like heaven.
Tigger tails...........I can't wait. :tigger:

I will be back later with an update.

FauntleroyFAN07

11-06-2008, 09:17 AM

:donald: Yes Dan I know. Tell me about this sunshine credit thing.....sounds like something I need to check in to so I can get more free stuff too!

.
sending yo ua PM

travelmel

11-06-2008, 09:35 AM

sending yo ua PM

Is this something I need to know about?? :teacher:

FauntleroyFAN07

11-06-2008, 09:45 AM

Is this something I need to know about?? :teacher:
it is a reward site that pays gift cards, most importantly disney gift cards...i can send you a pm if you would like as well.

mommaU4

11-06-2008, 12:56 PM

Pomme frites are french fries with a special dipping sauce.......yummo...or so I have read.
You read correct! They are soooooo good!! I had them for the first time in October and they are wonderful. :thumbsup2

Sleepless Knight

11-06-2008, 04:11 PM

The pomme frites are excellent. I tried them back in February. I also got a free Mickey beignet for my birthday. Also quite good.

travelmel

11-06-2008, 05:35 PM

it is a reward site that pays gift cards, most importantly disney gift cards...i can send you a pm if you would like as well.

Yes please!

Disneygrl36

11-06-2008, 06:34 PM

sending yo ua PM
Thanks Dan!!!!:thumbsup2

You read correct! They are soooooo good!! I had them for the first time in October and they are wonderful. :thumbsup2
The pomme frites are excellent. I tried them back in February. I also got a free Mickey beignet for my birthday. Also quite good.
I'm glad to hear they are sooooo good. I cannot wait to try them.

Update coming right up.............

Disneygrl36

11-06-2008, 06:41 PM

First the bad news.
I got the muppet shirt yesterday in the mail & it was tiny.I had failed to notice it was a juniors shirt because I was so excited to have found a muppets shirt. The ebay seller is kind enough to take it back so I mailed it back to her today as I couldn't even think about wearing it. I saw a few Muppets things at Walmart today too, but guess what they are Juniors as well..........don't they think grown up ladies like Kermit & Animal too?????
So, I think I am giving up my quest for a cool Muppets t shirt as I cannot find anything on-line that I like or doesn't cost an extra 10$ to ship.

Now on with the good news........
My Kermit ornament arrived today & it is sooooooooooo cute. Perfect.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4413.jpgI already added my banner to it.

The other good news is.......
I got mail from ABD today. It was just a confirmation for the pre-night stay I added on but still it was Disney mail.

Also thanks to a wonderful DISer I think I have found the perfect place for us to have lunch on the day we are going to have the rental car & go to see the sites. The food might not be as good as Porto's Beth, but it has a Walt connection. Going to keep this one under my hat as a girl has to keep some things secret.

In non-related news....
It's fall in Tennessee. See the pretty colors I see when I look out my kitchen window.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4399.jpg

And this is what my dog does while I DIS which she thinks is my way of ignoring her which she doesn't like.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4402.jpg
AND even further under there....she woke up as I walked in with the camera darn it.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4404.jpg

Next up.........
Must do's.

Sleepless Knight

11-06-2008, 06:41 PM

Disneygrl36

11-06-2008, 06:45 PM

Nice update. I've been threatening to start my August TR for weeks now. I might even do it tonight. :scared1:

Have you tried zazzle.com for custom muppet t-shirts? I know they have Star Wars and Disney on there. I haven't check the muppets.
They do have a few muppets designs but none that really excite me. I was wanting one with a few characters on it & they seem to have mostly single designs. Oh well. Thanks for the suggestion though. :thumbsup2
Yes, please start your report about the El Cap Sleeping Beauty experience. :worship:

Sleepless Knight

11-06-2008, 07:00 PM

Gotcha.

I always like to make my trip reports detailed, which can work against me in writing them since I try to write each chapter in one fell swoop. I want to finish this report up before I leave in less than a month, so that should motivate me.

Disneygrl36

11-07-2008, 02:47 PM

I forgot in yesterday's update to mention that I called Grauman's Chinese theater because I really wanted to try to take a tour of it on our free time. They have tour every 1/2 hr during the day up until about 5pm & then every hour until 9pm, so I am excited that it looks like we can do this on our own time on Wednesday. :cool1:

So, to get me in the mood for the trip, I ordered some reading material that I thought would be fun & the books came today.
For Jim Henson Studios
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4419.jpg
For Disneyland
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4420.jpg

And while we are on the subject of books, I have a little obsession with Disney books as you may have figured out when I got so excited about the one on Disneyland art that I found at TJ Maxx. One of my Disney book shelves.....
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4426.jpg
If you like to read about Walt & Disney in general....here are some recommendations.
Soooooo good. My DH found this for me last year for Christmas.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4422.jpg
Great antecdotes
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4423.jpg
Just essential
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4424.jpg
And the group we are all fascinated with
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4425.jpg
That concludes today's lesson on Essential Disney books to read conducted by Melanie :rotfl:

wendylady36

11-07-2008, 02:50 PM

Where do I sign up for a library card to your library!? I'd love to read those books. Guess I'll have to make a stop at the bookstore to see what I can find! :thumbsup2

Disneygrl36

11-07-2008, 02:55 PM

Ok, so you know I was having trouble finding a muppet shirt after I got the one that fit a toddler.:lmao:
So I posted over on the disign board.......where they make the coolest custom t shirt designs to see if anyone had any muppet designs.
They came up with some really cool stuff.....
Which one do you guys like?
http://i387.photobucket.com/albums/oo319/RustManFan/Disney%20Stuff/Events/Muppets-2copy.jpg
I like this one because it includes Jim Henson

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd326/AMickey21/muppets1.jpg
Love the colors in this one

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd181/Chaos1Cent/Shirts/MakingMemoriesKermit-1.jpg
How cute is Kermit????

wendylady36

11-07-2008, 02:59 PM

I like the last one the best, the middle one second best and the first one third best. :goodvibes

FauntleroyFAN07

11-07-2008, 03:59 PM

how is since the world began, i heard it was pretty good.

i am almost done reading, the imagineering book to the Magic kindgom by the imagineers, i wonder how it relates to the imagineering one that you have.

Sleepless Knight

11-07-2008, 04:08 PM

It's a toss up between the first and the second, but I give a slight nod to the second if only because it has Animal and Gonzo on it.

And not to derail your PTR, but I actually followed through on starting my El Capitan TR. It's the August link in my sig for any who may be so inclined.

blue donkey

11-07-2008, 04:13 PM

jns

11-08-2008, 04:13 AM

Hi Mary Poppins and Bert
just popping in to say hello :wave2: :wave2:
missed you onboard the magic this Halloween :hug: :hug:

Your trip sounds wonderful
really enjoying your your pre trip report :thumbsup2

I like no 3 design too

sorry its a bit late
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f182/jackiesharkey/happybirthdaymagnet-1.png

Disneygrl36

11-08-2008, 11:35 AM

Where do I sign up for a library card to your library!? I'd love to read those books. Guess I'll have to make a stop at the bookstore to see what I can find! :thumbsup2
A disney lending library would be a great idea wouldn't it? Happy reading.

I like the last one the best, the middle one second best and the first one third best. :goodvibes
I like them all.......

how is since the world began, i heard it was pretty good.

i am almost done reading, the imagineering book to the Magic kindgom by the imagineers, i wonder how it relates to the imagineering one that you have.
Since the World begain is good, but the books about Walt are my favorites.
I like those field guides to each park (I have those too on another bookshelf), but that Imagineering book is much more detailed about the process of imagineering. I highly recommend it.

It's a toss up between the first and the second, but I give a slight nod to the second if only because it has Animal and Gonzo on it.

And not to derail your PTR, but I actually followed through on starting my El Capitan TR. It's the August link in my sig for any who may be so inclined.
I like all the Muppet designs. I will have to sit on it & think about it.
I will head on over to your Aug TR shortly.

the last one is my fave:cutie:

:lovestruc the banner you added to your kermie ornament!
Me too. The banner just makes it more personal & that's the reason I wanted the ornament in the first place to help us remember our visit to Henson studios. We usually always buy an ornament on every trip.

Hi Mary Poppins and Bert
just popping in to say hello :wave2: :wave2:
missed you onboard the magic this Halloween :hug: :hug:

Your trip sounds wonderful
really enjoying your your pre trip report :thumbsup2

I like no 3 design too

sorry its a bit late
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f182/jackiesharkey/happybirthdaymagnet-1.png

Hi Jackie.......:wave:
We missed being there too!!!!
Lots of people seem to like the Kermit design best hmmmmmmmmmm.
Thanks for the belated bday wishes as well.

travelmel

11-08-2008, 01:02 PM

beansf

11-08-2008, 03:14 PM

This is totally off-topic, but sometime I would love to read about how you met Rick S. He was my first love when I was about 12 yrs. old.:lovestruc

Disneygrl36

11-09-2008, 08:37 AM

I love the pop art one! It's just plain fun.

Then the first one for the same reason as you

Finally, the green one is AWFULLY CUTE!

P.S. I love your GIVE THANKS sign next to your beautiful fall colors. THat is my favorite pic of all. :goodvibes
Thanks Melissa. I decorate that kitchen windown for each holiday. I just found the Give Thanks sign & pilgrims this year as Thanksgiving stuff always seems to be hard to find.

This is totally off-topic, but sometime I would love to read about how you met Rick S. He was my first love when I was about 12 yrs. old.:lovestruc
I will send you a PM about how I met Rick. He is the BEST!!!!!!!

travelmel

11-09-2008, 11:47 PM

I will send you a PM about how I met Rick. He is the BEST!!!!!!!

What about the rest of us??? I have a picture on my TR but no back up story. C'mon!

Disneygrl36

11-10-2008, 07:22 AM

:lmao:Ok, so you twisted my arm Melissa....I will put it here as a totally off-topic story.

So along with my Disney obsession that started at a very young age, my other obsession that started around age 13 was with Rick Springfield who in my humble opinion is one of the cutest & greatest Australians of all time.:thumbsup2 So, I found the music first unlike most fans of the time who found him on General Hospital first & then fell in love with him there as Dr Noah Drake. I do admit to watching though to get my Rick fix even back then. He was my first concert which my parents took me too at age 14 & stayed with me (good grief). I can remember being amazed to be in the same room with him. He was a tiny speck on a stage very far away. So all through my teens, I was a loyal RS fan & continue to follow his career & attended his concerts whenever he came to town. Then, he disappeared on me after an accident in the early 90's, but I never stopped listening to his music. I can remember on a trip in 1997 to WDW going to the Virgin Mega Store & finding all of his music on CD :worship: & I grabbed all those CD's up then because of course my albums were trashed from so many listenings.

So, of course when I came into the age of technology & got a computer in 2000 one of the first things I did was search for my Rick. Guess what? He had a new album & he was touring. If not for the internet, I wouldn't have had a clue. So I drug my best friend all the way to Dayton Ohio to see him for the first time live since 1987. Soooooooo great to see him again. Since then, he has continue to put out new music & tour. My DH who is the most wonderful man on earth puts up with this obsession & he is the one who now accompanies me to these shows. The very first show we went to was in Atlanta & this was when the dream to meet Rick was born. A girl sitting close to us had a smashed guitar in her possession & was all excited. I asked her about it & she said you could buy the guitar & get back stage to meet Rick. Well, it was all over then. He knew he was going to have to fork over the money & do this for me. We tried in vain to make it happen a few years later, but that wasn't to be (long story). So, to make sure what happened that night would not happen again, he bought me an autographed guitar which gave me entrance to a sound check at the show of our choice. So in June of 2007, we went to see Rick again in Chastain Park in Atlanta. I got to attend the sound check before the show. It was only me & one other girl. He sang several songs & I felt like I had my own personal concert. He chatted with us a bit from the stage & then when everything was all set for the sound check, he came down to talk to us. It was an amazing experience. I had thought all along that I wouldn't be able to talk to him & that I would cry, but I did very well & told him about why he meant so much to me. I got several BIG hugs & he was very gracious. He even asked where I was sitting in the audience & said he would try to make it out to me (he comes out in the crowd during the show). It was an experience that I never thought would happen to me & it was wonderful.

Here's the photo in my memory collage I made of the experience.......
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4448.jpg

Since then, I have seen him several more times in concert. My DH runs into him in the gym in the hotel.....hilarious. He was right down the hall from us in August in the hotel & he just smiles & waves at me now. I am not a stalker, we just end up staying in the same place by accident. He is always gracious & stops when people ask him too for pictures & autographs. I don't bother him as I had my moment, but I do enjoy the fact that he seems to recognize me & always gives me that smile (which is rare for him unless he's having his picture made).

Oh another cool thing, his new CD Venus in Overdrive features fan photos in the CD line & my picture is in there. So freakin' cool. That's me in the bottom row next to the last picture in right hand corner....we both have on our sunglasses.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4429.jpg

Thanks for indulging me..........I love telling this story.

I'm off to my cake decorating class in a bit. I am going to try to make a Disney themed cake. If it turns out ok, I will post a picture later & I promise a Disney trip related update too.

travelmel

11-10-2008, 10:37 AM

FauntleroyFAN07

11-10-2008, 12:13 PM

i am sorry but i find this so funny

he sang at our county fair this year, which the fair grounds happen to be located in my city.

well they gave him the key to the city before he sang...and the funny thing was like 8 people showed up to the courthouse when they gave it to him, and he put it down on the table and forgot about it and left it.
:rotfl:

so whenever i hear his name i just laugh.

i am sorry and i think it is great that you like him.

so onto the imagenerring book, want to give it to me.
:goodvibes jk

Disneygrl36

11-10-2008, 05:09 PM

Oh Melanie! That was the coolest fan story!! It had so many elements! Fanship, meeting, DH meeting, CD picture site! Great times! I'm so glad you shared it here! There were some people on my TR that were curious about it.. I'm gonna PM them and tell them to come read your story. HOW COOL!

I love the hair in that bottom pic!
http://th120.photobucket.com/albums/o199/truladawn/ricks.jpg
I am glad you enjoyed it Melissa. It was a great day for me. That hair is terrible!!!!! Much better hair now.:thumbsup2

i am sorry but i find this so funny

he sang at our county fair this year, which the fair grounds happen to be located in my city.

well they gave him the key to the city before he sang...and the funny thing was like 8 people showed up to the courthouse when they gave it to him, and he put it down on the table and forgot about it and left it.
:rotfl:

so whenever i hear his name i just laugh.

i am sorry and i think it is great that you like him.

so onto the imagenerring book, want to give it to me.
:goodvibes jk
Ok young man.......there will be no dissing of Rick on this here trippie. Where's the smilie for tapping my foot.........:sad2: You are just too young to understand.......& not a girl. Surely more than 8 people showed up at the concert though..........his shows in Nashville at the Wildhorse both sold out last year. I forgive you for laughing but just because I like ya.............:rolleyes1 Now on to the Imagineering book......said in my best Napoleon Dynamite impression....."Get your own." :goodvibes

Disneygrl36

11-10-2008, 05:11 PM

Ok, so here is my very first attempt at decorating a cake. I think it turned out ok. The red & black icing I was using was a little too thick, so I could have done a better job but for a first time I was pretty pleased.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4430.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4431.jpg
Next week is cupcakes, so I am going to have to think of something cute to do.......

Disneygrl36

11-10-2008, 05:34 PM

Ok, a real trip update for a change!!!!

So these are our must do's.

In Hollywood/LA
Besides our little morning outing before the trip officially starts which you have already read about......
Find the following stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Walt Disney, Roy Disney, Jim Henson,:donald:, :mickeyjum:, Snow White, The Sherman Brothers, Julie Andrews, Dick Van ****(can you believe the DIS does that to his name?), Johnny Depp, Judy Garland,Jimmy Stewart, Audrey Hepburn
Tour of Graumans Chinese Theatre & find handprints in front
Go check out the Roosevelt Hollywood Hotel (thanks to Lurkyloo) who told me about a cool burger joint & then I looked at the website & the place looks ultra old Hollywood & Marilyn Monroe used to live there
See the red carpet at the Kodak theatre where the Oscars are filmed
Explore Hollywood & Highland Center

At Walt Disney Studios
Pictures of Frank & Ollie's hand & feet prints & Julie Andrews of course
Look for legends plaques for favorites & find mice on statue (thanks to sleeping knight for this tip)

At Disneyland
Look at windows on Main Street
Visit the 50 years exhibit
Ride the Matterhorn (it was in refurb when I went in 2001)
Find Julie Andrews horse on the carousel
Ride all rides unique to Disneyland
Fantasmic/Fireworks/Parade
See Billy Hill & the Hillbillies
Explore Pirate Lair
Do the castle walk through.........I so hope this is open!!!!!

At California Adventure
See Pixar Play parade
Ride Tower of Terror & California Screamin' a bunch of times
Explore bugs lands & take lots of photos as this appears to be a really cool picture spot (Is Dot represented??????? Long story about me & Dot)
Maliboomer if it's still open!!!!
Toy Story Midway Mania
Animation Academy to draw characters & spend some time in Beast's Library

Shopping
Try not to spend a fortune at our special stop at Mickey's of Glendales at Walt Disney Imagineering :thumbsup2
Check out World of Disney in DTD-Must haves include a Disneyland Christmas ornament & DLand shirts for us at the very least.
Check out Marceline's in DTD-I love the hidden Mickey in the logo so I must get a picture of it.....
Go to Basin for Bath Bombs..........those things are heaven. We discovered them at WDW & they work great to soothe tired muscles.

I am sure there are more.................what did I leave out?????????

Up next........I am not sure........it's 27 days out. I have most of my planning done. How in the world am I going to keep you all entertained until we leave????:confused3

Sleepless Knight

11-10-2008, 05:43 PM

wendylady36

11-10-2008, 06:36 PM

Ok,
Explore bugs lands & take lots of photos as this appears to be a really cool picture spot (Is Dot represented??????? Long story about me & Dot)

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a268/wendylady36/Disneyland/P3050046.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a268/wendylady36/Disneyland/P3050049.jpg

Are you gonna bring me with you now!? ;)

:rotfl:

mommaU4

11-10-2008, 06:48 PM

Rick Springfield? Wow, a blast from the past!! LOL I think I was in the 6th grade the last time I listened to him. I love Jesse's Girl. :cool1:

Oh, and I love the cake you did. Nice job!!!

kmab00

11-10-2008, 08:09 PM

I'm sorry the Muppet shirt doesn't fit! What a bummer!! I'm glad she agreed to take it back, though! I love those DISigns!! That board is awesome! I like the Kermit one, too! Thanks for the suggestions on the Walt books. I just love reading about him and his life. I got a DVD on his life not too long ago from the Disney Movie Club and I cried and cried like a baby! :rotfl2: I'm going to keep my eyes open for some of those books!!!

Not trying to hijack your thread but I have great news!!! I'm going for a 3 day mini trip in January (no husband) with a friend!!! A bunch of past Disney Brides and Honeymooners are getting together and we're going for a weekend trip! I can't wait!!!! :banana:

travelmel

11-11-2008, 12:55 AM

You could tell us what "must do's" you accomplished on your last DL trip so we can think of anything new to add :confused3

Great cake, good job with the Font!

Disneygrl36

11-11-2008, 10:31 AM

Are they letting you go to the Walt Disney Studios store at the Studios? That has a small selection of Walt Disney Studios merchandise and a ton of WDW merchandise(it's technically owned by WDW). I told you where to find the mice from Cinderella on the Legends Statue, right?
I think we will have time in the Studio store after lunch there in the comissary. I am most excited about shopping at Mickey's of Glendales at Imagineering though. Remind me again, I think you told me on one of your trip report, but I didn't write it down.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a268/wendylady36/Disneyland/P3050046.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a268/wendylady36/Disneyland/P3050049.jpg

Are you gonna bring me with you now!? ;)

:rotfl:
Those are sooooooooo cute & my DH will love that Dot is represented. Sure come on along. :goodvibes

Rick Springfield? Wow, a blast from the past!! LOL I think I was in the 6th grade the last time I listened to him. I love Jesse's Girl. :cool1:

Oh, and I love the cake you did. Nice job!!!
Thanks...........Rick's new album is great too if you wanna give it a listen.

I'm sorry the Muppet shirt doesn't fit! What a bummer!! I'm glad she agreed to take it back, though! I love those DISigns!! That board is awesome! I like the Kermit one, too! Thanks for the suggestions on the Walt books. I just love reading about him and his life. I got a DVD on his life not too long ago from the Disney Movie Club and I cried and cried like a baby! :rotfl2: I'm going to keep my eyes open for some of those books!!!
Not trying to hijack your thread but I have great news!!! I'm going for a 3 day mini trip in January (no husband) with a friend!!! A bunch of past Disney Brides and Honeymooners are getting together and we're going for a weekend trip! I can't wait!!!! :banana:
Is your DVD, Walt the Man Behind the Myth? I cry every time I watch it & I love listening to his grandchildren & daughter talk about him.
:banana: :cool1: On your trip to WDW :cool1: :banana: You are going to do a trip report right?

You could tell us what "must do's" you accomplished on your last DL trip so we can think of anything new to add :confused3

Great cake, good job with the Font!
I'll have to think on that.........we did most of the rides so that is why rides aren't up there on the MUST DO lists for me. We will do rides I am sure, but I want this to be more about the experience & soaking up the atmosphere of Walt's park. Thanks about the cake. I had fun & I love doing the Disney writing. My instructor was like you have that down huh? :rotfl:

FauntleroyFAN07

11-11-2008, 11:34 AM

Ok young man.......there will be no dissing of Rick on this here trippie. Where's the smilie for tapping my foot.........:sad2: You are just too young to understand.......& not a girl. Surely more than 8 people showed up at the concert though..........his shows in Nashville at the Wildhorse both sold out last year. I forgive you for laughing but just because I like ya.............:rolleyes1 Now on to the Imagineering book......said in my best Napoleon Dynamite impression....."Get your own." :goodvibes

i am sorry i just thought it was very funny that he did not want the key to the city.

well fine then, i told candi that i wanted the book last night, since you wont give me yours.:rolleyes:

i do like some of his songs, just to make you happy:goodvibes

the plans sound good, and i like the cake, try mickey shapped pancakes and chocolate chips or m and ms for the eyes

Jennifer48

11-11-2008, 12:18 PM

Not trying to hijack your thread but I have great news!!! I'm going for a 3 day mini trip in January (no husband) with a friend!!! A bunch of past Disney Brides and Honeymooners are getting together and we're going for a weekend trip! I can't wait!!!! :banana: I hope you write a TR Karen! Yours are always fun to read :goodvibes

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4430.jpg

Great job with the cake! You can send a slice my way, I'm a good cake taster :rotfl:

Maliboomer if it's still open!!!!

What is Maliboomer? I don't think I've heard of it before.

Sleepless Knight

11-11-2008, 12:20 PM

The mice are in a little tube on the back of the Legends Statue. They can be somewhat tough to see, but they're in there.

Maliboomer is an attraction in DCA. It launches you high up in the air extremely fast. Almost a reverse Tower of Terror, albeit with an almost complete lack of themeing.

Jennifer48

11-11-2008, 12:23 PM

Maliboomer is an attraction in DCA. It launches you high up in the air extremely fast. Almost a reverse Tower of Terror, albeit with an almost complete lack of themeing. Thank you!:thumbsup2

MAGICFOR2

11-11-2008, 04:36 PM

Love the Rick Springfield story! I wasn't really a super fan - I chose not to be star struck in those days - but I still love a good fan story! :thumbsup2 How cool that you made it onto the "album jacket!"

PaDisneyCouple

11-11-2008, 08:13 PM

Oooohhh....Melanie...I just found this. Sean said his one trip to Cali was enough for him...if we ever had the opportunity to do a trip like this I could trick him into going back. (My sister & other relatives live near LA). I need a good day off to read this thread. I can't wait to continue reading & read the POST-trip report!!

Christine

Disneygrl36

11-12-2008, 08:47 AM

i am sorry i just thought it was very funny that he did not want the key to the city.

well fine then, i told candi that i wanted the book last night, since you wont give me yours.:rolleyes:

i do like some of his songs, just to make you happy:goodvibes

the plans sound good, and i like the cake, try mickey shapped pancakes and chocolate chips or m and ms for the eyes
Thanks for saying nice things just to make me happy Dan.:goodvibes
Mickey pancakes sound like fun!!!!!! Not long til I will get to eat some Disneyland Mickey waffles!!!!:cool1:

Great job with the cake! You can send a slice my way, I'm a good cake taster :rotfl:
What is Maliboomer? I don't think I've heard of it before.
Someone beat me to the answer. The cake tasted pretty good too!!!!

The mice are in a little tube on the back of the Legends Statue. They can be somewhat tough to see, but they're in there.

Maliboomer is an attraction in DCA. It launches you high up in the air extremely fast. Almost a reverse Tower of Terror, albeit with an almost complete lack of themeing.
A tube? Is it at the base? I really want to find them because my Mom loves her some Gus & I need to get a picture for her.

Love the Rick Springfield story! I wasn't really a super fan - I chose not to be star struck in those days - but I still love a good fan story! :thumbsup2 How cool that you made it onto the "album jacket!"
Yes I was so excited when I found my picture.

Oooohhh....Melanie...I just found this. Sean said his one trip to Cali was enough for him...if we ever had the opportunity to do a trip like this I could trick him into going back. (My sister & other relatives live near LA). I need a good day off to read this thread. I can't wait to continue reading & read the POST-trip report!!

Christine
:wave: Hi Christine. I bet you could get Sean on this trip!!!! It is a Disney lovers dream come true. Glad you are here to read along.

Disneygrl36

11-12-2008, 08:48 AM

So because Boo72 told me about the cute countdown thing at Target, of course I went right out & bought it, but it didn't start until 25 days out.....
So guess what today is 25 days til we leave & I proudly hung it on my fridge this morning.:cool:
Here's the countdown............Yippee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4347.jpg
On the fridge
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4436.jpg

FauntleroyFAN07

11-12-2008, 10:08 AM

the countdown calander looks really cool, i like it, sadly i dont think we will be making one this year, i did not have time.

Sleepless Knight

11-12-2008, 12:26 PM

Hi Melanie. I'm trying to remember exactly where Gus is. In looking at my pics from the statue, I think they're inside the rolls of the scroll.

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa290/tomservo1976/Disneyland%20February%202008/legendstatue.jpg

The scroll is to the left of Mickey's arm and the castle in here.

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa290/tomservo1976/Disneyland%20February%202008/legendsteamboat.jpg

Here's a close up of the scroll itself in the upper left corner of the pic above Steamboat Willie. Hopefully I'm remembering correctly and that's where they are. It is pretty cool to see them in there.

mommaU4

11-12-2008, 01:52 PM

MA pigletfan

11-12-2008, 08:39 PM

I also love that countdown calendar...as well as all your updates!!! SUCH cute muppet designs!!!
I hope you are brave and try to find the road to the HOllywood sign when you are out there ;)

Aburns8

11-12-2008, 09:43 PM

Hey Melanie! Love the trip report, now I don't have to do one. That countdown calendar looks great on my fridge :)

Disneygrl36

11-13-2008, 07:33 AM

the countdown calander looks really cool, i like it, sadly i dont think we will be making one this year, i did not have time.
That's ok Dan you have a countdown here on the DIS so you know when you are leaving.:thumbsup2

Hi Melanie. I'm trying to remember exactly where Gus is. In looking at my pics from the statue, I think they're inside the rolls of the scroll.

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa290/tomservo1976/Disneyland%20February%202008/legendstatue.jpg

The scroll is to the left of Mickey's arm and the castle in here.

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa290/tomservo1976/Disneyland%20February%202008/legendsteamboat.jpg

Here's a close up of the scroll itself in the upper left corner of the pic above Steamboat Willie. Hopefully I'm remembering correctly and that's where they are. It is pretty cool to see them in there.
Oh thanks..........seeing those pictures again of the Legends statue is getting me excited. I am going back to read your Studios report again for details & to make sure I don't miss anything.

OMG, I love that countdown!!! Did you say that's from Target?? So adorable! :goodvibes
Yep, Target it was on the back wall where the Christmas decorations are in our store.

I also love that countdown calendar...as well as all your updates!!! SUCH cute muppet designs!!!
I hope you are brave and try to find the road to the HOllywood sign when you are out there ;)
I think we will definetly try to find it as where we are staying we should be able to get a far away kind of picture, but I would like some closer pictures. It's on my list of things to do on the way back to the hotel. Thanks for getting the directions for me from your friend.:goodvibes

Hey Melanie! Love the trip report, now I don't have to do one. That countdown calendar looks great on my fridge :)
Hey :wave: Andrea. I was so excited to put the countdown on my fridge yesterday. Thanks to Boo for telling us about it!!!!!!!!!!

Disneygrl36

11-14-2008, 10:55 AM

Aburns8

11-14-2008, 11:04 AM

I am jealous!

Jennifer48

11-14-2008, 01:40 PM

mommaU4

11-14-2008, 01:55 PM

Sleepless Knight

11-14-2008, 02:20 PM

The tour is fascinating. You may already know a lot of the stuff they talk about on the tour, but it's still worthwhile. While there may not be a lot of "new" information for those who have long respected Walt, it's still worth doing. For anyone new to Disneyland, espcially WDW vets, it's well worth doing to understand how and why Walt built Disneyland.

wendylady36

11-14-2008, 02:23 PM

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4347.jpg

OMG! Epic want! I see a trip to Target in future too!

So where do you want me to meet you in 23 days? :rotfl:

epcotisdabomb

11-15-2008, 08:01 AM

I thought we were going to the Grand Canyon???!!! :)

Thanks for planning the trip, it will be great fun and we will have a fantasmical time :wizard: :love: :love: :love:

MAGICFOR2

11-15-2008, 10:59 AM

I just booked our Walt In Walt's Footsteps Tour for Sun Dec 14th (got my 20% Disney Visa Discount too!!)
Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :cool1: :banana: :cool1: :banana:
Now I get to see the lobby of Club 33 plus find out more cool stuff about Walt's home.

23 days!!!!!!:dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

Yippee! I'm so excited for you! Your countdown calendar is the cutest! I want to do one like that next time!

Melanie! I was sent a link to your Rick Springfield story by Travelme and I didn't even realize who I was reading about! :worship: I loved your Halloween cruise TR, and I'm so excited to be reading your ABD trip report!

My DL TR is in my siggie if you want to see what we did. We stayed at DLH, ate at Hooke's Pointe - it was a "toddler trip" so not quite like yours.

We have been to DL many times - did our town tour of Hollywood in 2003- you are really going to love it! We watched the stars arrive for a premier of Under the Tuscan Sun at El Capitan when we were there. Of course, we didn't even see the Disney soda fountain with all of that excitement going on!

Disneygrl36

11-15-2008, 11:54 AM

I am jealous!
I am sorry you won't be getting to go Andrea, but at least you can read about it here. :goodvibes

Thats awesome! I can't wait to hear all about it! :goodvibes :hug: :flower3:
22 days Jenn!!!!!!!!!

:banana: It is a neat tour! I hope you enjoy it. And thanks for the info on the calendar. I see a trip to Target in my future. :thumbsup2
I am excited about the tour. This trip is going to be so great for my Walt fascination!! Hope you can find the countdown at Target.

The tour is fascinating. You may already know a lot of the stuff they talk about on the tour, but it's still worthwhile. While there may not be a lot of "new" information for those who have long respected Walt, it's still worth doing. For anyone new to Disneyland, espcially WDW vets, it's well worth doing to understand how and why Walt built Disneyland.
I am excited to hear about Disneyland from Walt's point of view. I cannot wait.

OMG! Epic want! I see a trip to Target in future too!

So where do you want me to meet you in 23 days? :rotfl:
Let's see...............

I thought we were going to the Grand Canyon???!!! :)

Thanks for planning the trip, it will be great fun and we will have a fantasmical time :wizard: :love: :love: :love:
The Grand Canyon........why when we can go to Walt's Wonderful World:confused3 We will get there eventually honey, remember you get to pick the next vacation. You are welcome for all the planning (sorry I know I can be a bit OCD about it sometimes). You are right we are going to have a BLAST!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yippee! I'm so excited for you! Your countdown calendar is the cutest! I want to do one like that next time!

Melanie! I was sent a link to your Rick Springfield story by Travelme and I didn't even realize who I was reading about! :worship: I loved your Halloween cruise TR, and I'm so excited to be reading your ABD trip report!

My DL TR is in my siggie if you want to see what we did. We stayed at DLH, ate at Hooke's Pointe - it was a "toddler trip" so not quite like yours.

We have been to DL many times - did our town tour of Hollywood in 2003- you are really going to love it! We watched the stars arrive for a premier of Under the Tuscan Sun at El Capitan when we were there. Of course, we didn't even see the Disney soda fountain with all of that excitement going on!
:yay: & :welcome: Tammie!!!! I love it when I get readers that return, makes me feel like I have done something right. I will have to pay a visit to your trippie as well. I am loving reading about people's DL experiences as it helps build my excitement. Ohhhhhh cool, you got to see an actual premier. I am checking Jimmy Kimmel's website all the time, to see who the guests are going to be so if they are interesting we can go.

I am not sure what to update on next.............
Everything is mostly done but the mundane stuff.....like packing.
The only big thing I have left to do is decide how to get back to LAX from Disneyland. I have been looking at town car services & looks like it is about 100$ one way for that. I found a van service that was about 70$ one way. Anybody got any good tips for this. I don't want to do a shuttle service as they make too many stops & we have a 7:15am return flight & they would probably want to pick us up at 3am.

I can't believe we are at 22 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

travelmel

11-15-2008, 12:08 PM

Melanie! I was sent a link to your Rick Springfield story by Travelme

You're so cute! I love that your call me Travelme. :rotfl: It's so silly that it cracks me up but it does. I always know it's you right away. LOL too funny. P.S. don't change a thing.

:yay: & :welcome: Tammie!!!! I love it when I get readers that return, makes me feel like I have done something right.

Was it the siggie link?? Ahhhh, siggie links. Gotta love 'em!

I'm really excited to hear about the tour, too. This will be my first time through it, virtually or otherwise! :surfweb:

Woo hoo!

:banana:

MAGICFOR2

11-15-2008, 01:22 PM

I am sorry you won't be getting to go Andrea, but at least you can read about it here. :goodvibes

22 days Jenn!!!!!!!!!

I am excited about the tour. This trip is going to be so great for my Walt fascination!! Hope you can find the countdown at Target.

I am excited to hear about Disneyland from Walt's point of view. I cannot wait.

Let's see...............

The Grand Canyon........why when we can go to Walt's Wonderful World:confused3 We will get there eventually honey, remember you get to pick the next vacation. You are welcome for all the planning (sorry I know I can be a bit OCD about it sometimes). You are right we are going to have a BLAST!!!!!!!!!!!!

:yay: & :welcome: Tammie!!!! I love it when I get readers that return, makes me feel like I have done something right. I will have to pay a visit to your trippie as well. I am loving reading about people's DL experiences as it helps build my excitement. Ohhhhhh cool, you got to see an actual premier. I am checking Jimmy Kimmel's website all the time, to see who the guests are going to be so if they are interesting we can go.

I am not sure what to update on next.............
Everything is mostly done but the mundane stuff.....like packing.
The only big thing I have left to do is decide how to get back to LAX from Disneyland. I have been looking at town car services & looks like it is about 100$ one way for that. I found a van service that was about 70$ one way. Anybody got any good tips for this. I don't want to do a shuttle service as they make too many stops & we have a 7:15am return flight & they would probably want to pick us up at 3am.

I can't believe we are at 22 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Melanie, you might check into the Disney shuttle - I'm not sure where the information is, but Disney hotels have a shuttle you can pay for - round trip from LAX. It might be cheaper just to take the trip back to LAX one way than to get a car service.

You're so cute! I love that your call me Travelme. :rotfl: It's so silly that it cracks me up but it does. I always know it's you right away. LOL too funny. P.S. don't change a thing.

Was it the siggie link?? Ahhhh, siggie links. Gotta love 'em!

I'm really excited to hear about the tour, too. This will be my first time through it, virtually or otherwise! :surfweb:

Woo hoo!

:banana:

You mean you're not Travelme???? :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: I had always seen the l as an exclamation point! LOL! Now I'll have to resort to calling you Mel so I can remember! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

kmab00

11-15-2008, 10:30 PM

I went to Target today to find that Santa Mickey countdown calendar and they didn't have any! I was so sad. Instead, I bought myself two Disney ornaments...:rotfl2:

travelmel

11-15-2008, 10:51 PM

You mean you're not Travelme???? :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: I had always seen the l as an exclamation point! LOL! Now I'll have to resort to calling you Mel so I can remember! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

No, no, please! I like it!! :rotfl:

Plus, I actually HATE the name Mel. Blech. I always say, "do I look like a guy who works at a Diner??" :confused3

:snooty:

LOL

MAGICFOR2

11-16-2008, 02:37 AM

No, no, please! I like it!! :rotfl:

Plus, I actually HATE the name Mel. Blech. I always say, "do I look like a guy who works at a Diner??" :confused3

:snooty:

LOL

Okay, Travelme, I promise not to do that. Pirate Code pirate: :rotfl2:

Disneygrl36

11-17-2008, 07:26 AM

I'm really excited to hear about the tour, too. This will be my first time through it, virtually or otherwise! :surfweb:

Woo hoo!

:banana:
Well, I am glad to be able to share it with you virtually. :goodvibes

Melanie, you might check into the Disney shuttle - I'm not sure where the information is, but Disney hotels have a shuttle you can pay for - round trip from LAX. It might be cheaper just to take the trip back to LAX one way than to get a car service.
Yes, that is one of our options. I am just afraid they make so many stops they will want to pick us up at 3am.:headache:

I went to Target today to find that Santa Mickey countdown calendar and they didn't have any! I was so sad. Instead, I bought myself two Disney ornaments...:rotfl2:
Sorry you didn't find the countdown Karen. But 2 new ornaments is always good!! I am going to go back & read your trippie again so I make sure I don't miss anything good.

No, no, please! I like it!! :rotfl:

Plus, I actually HATE the name Mel. Blech. I always say, "do I look like a guy who works at a Diner??" :confused3

:snooty:

LOL
I am right there with you Melissa. Being named Melanie, people always want to shorten it to Mel & I too hate it. My DH does it just to make me mad. My Aunt & cousins have always called me that & I guess it's too many years for them to change so I don't really fuss with them about it. But if someone new does it I always say politely of course "I really don't like to be called Mel because it reminds me of Mel's Dinner.":lmao:

I've been busy with some projects....so I haven't really updated, plus I am not sure what to update, but I will think of something & promise one today after my cake decorating class or tomorrow.

travelmel

11-17-2008, 10:24 AM

I am right there with you Melissa. Being named Melanie, people always want to shorten it to Mel & I too hate it. My DH does it just to make me mad. My Aunt & cousins have always called me that & I guess it's too many years for them to change so I don't really fuss with them about it. But if someone new does it I always say politely of course "I really don't like to be called Mel because it reminds me of Mel's Dinner.":lmao:

It's so interesting how I keep meeting kindreds here on the dis. :laughing: My family calls me Missy and I never notice it till I get a new boyfriend or friend who squint their eyes and furrow their brow then slowly realize the wonderful new possibilities to tease me with. lol (course the boyfriend parts are over now, Thank goodness!)

I've been busy with some projects....so I haven't really updated, plus I am not sure what to update, but I will think of something & promise one today after my cake decorating class or tomorrow.

I like cake. :cake:

Disneygrl36

11-17-2008, 06:17 PM

Somewhat related as there are a few Disney ones..........
Here's my cupcakes from todays class.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4439.jpg
In other sort of related news......
We are going to the beach in May followed by 2 nights at WDW at the Boardwalk. Today was 180 days (at WDW if you don't call at the 180 day mark you are likely not to get the dining arrangements you want:scared1:-for all you DL vets really different). So, I called this morning to make our measly 2 little ressies & they are doing a computer update & said I would have to call back in December. Oh well, I tried.

MAGICFOR2

11-17-2008, 07:34 PM

travelmel

11-17-2008, 09:18 PM

Beautiful cupcakes. I like the one covered in flowers. Pretty!

tinkermell

11-17-2008, 09:33 PM

Well I just now read your whole report! :faint:

I loved it, and look forward to so much more! :goodvibes

mommaU4

11-17-2008, 10:01 PM

I love those cupcakes!! They look so pretty and yummy. :thumbsup2

Sorry about the ADRs for WDW. I've been there before and so I know how people wait for that 180 day mark to call and book all their meals. I hope you still get the places and times you want.

Disneygrl36

11-18-2008, 07:48 AM

Melanie, cute cakes and cupcakes! Now I'm hungry! :goodvibes

There has been alot of frustration with trying to get ADRs. We're going in March. I got one - March 22 - the latest they are making them for, and then I have to wait until December to get the others. :guilty: At DL it's 90 days out - almost easy to forget at 90 days!
Good luck getting what you want Tammie pixiedust: I only need to make 2 as we will be driving over from Jensen Beach on Friday & just goofing off that day probably DTD, mini golf. I want dinner at the Flying Fish that night & to go to Jellyrolls probably to sing along with the piano players. Saturday we will go in to Epcot to see the Flower & Garden festival & I want to do dinner at Le Cellier.

Beautiful cupcakes. I like the one covered in flowers. Pretty!
Thanks, I like that one too. I am really enjoying this class. I sent all the cupcakes with my husband to work so I don't eat them.

Well I just now read your whole report! :faint:

I loved it, and look forward to so much more! :goodvibes
:welcome: I look forward to going on this trip so much & then coming back & reliving it all with you guys.

I love those cupcakes!! They look so pretty and yummy. :thumbsup2

Sorry about the ADRs for WDW. I've been there before and so I know how people wait for that 180 day mark to call and book all their meals. I hope you still get the places and times you want.
It seems silly to have to plan where you want to eat 6 months in advance doesn't it???????? Oh well, I know Flying Fish won't be a problem, but Le Cellier might......if so we will just pick somewhere else.

jns

11-19-2008, 05:29 AM

Not to long now

I love your fridge door

Disneygrl36

11-19-2008, 10:27 AM

Not to long now

I love your fridge door

Yippee!!!!!!!!!!18 days now!!!!!!!!!
Thanks, you should see the whole fridge. Mostly Disney, but a few other spots we have traveled too. Seems I always buy a magnet & a Christmas ornament to document our travels.

Update coming up...........

Disneygrl36

11-19-2008, 10:35 AM

Ok so let's revisit my still to do list & see what I have left to do.....

1. Call Nov 14th for Walk in Walt's Footsteps tour reservations-DONE
2. Arrange transportation back to LAX from Grand Californian since we are staying extra nights ABD doesn't do this for us-Done yesterday-booked with Luken Limo a sedan to LAX
3. Go to Disney Visa & DVC websites to make sure I have the info for any discounts we can take advantage of at DL-Done. 10% discounts at most all DL restaurants with DVC card & 10% shopping with Disney Visa :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:
4. Transfer points to Disney Visa Rewards Card
5. Print out all my tidbits of info that I have compiled into a word document & directions to the places we are going to visit the morning before the tour starts when we have the rental car
6. Make lists....packing list, don't forget list, address list for postcards & get postcard stamps-Done
7. Get cards, candy & make xmas ornaments for ABD guides-Done
8. Charge batteries & get all camera stuff together
9. Clean house & get the ready to go see Grandma & Grandpa
10. PACK!!!!!!!!!
11. Go on the Disney Lover's trip of a lifetime & have a BLAST

Not much left to do............

So I wanted to do a little something for the guides instead of just handing them a tip envelope since I have heard how wonderful they are.
I decided to get a Thank You card, some chocolate (Merci brand since that says Thanks too) & make them a Christmas ornament since this is a December trip.
Here they are...........
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4442.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4443.jpg
I hope they like them.

Mr Potato Head is feeling a little piratey today so I thought he needed to say hello.........
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4447.jpg

I just deleted a bunch of pictures from my photobucket account & realized it left blank images in my trippie which won't be good for people reading from the beginning so I am off to fix that.

Tink33

11-19-2008, 11:23 AM

I am getting excited for you. I can't wait to read about your adventures. :wizard:

Disneygrl36

11-19-2008, 12:56 PM

I am getting excited for you. I can't wait to read about your adventures. :wizard:

Thanks Tink. I am really excited too!!!

Disneygrl36

11-19-2008, 12:56 PM

So, I had quite a bit of frosting left over from class Monday & we are supposed to practice at home.
So I did this.......................
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4450.jpg

travelmel

11-19-2008, 10:10 PM

You're making me want CAKE REAL BAD!

travelmel

11-20-2008, 12:46 AM

Mr Potato Head is feeling a little piratey today so I thought he needed to say hello.........
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4447.jpg

I missed this post! Helloooo Mr Potato Head! pirate:
:rotfl2:

Congrats on getting so much done already. For me the housecleaning is a biggee. I would hate to come home to a messy domain. No way! Blech! I am in NO WAY a clean freak but that is just taboo.

Those are SO CUTE those little thank you things. You dis-people are SO nice.

MAGICFOR2

11-20-2008, 02:42 AM

Ok so let's revisit my still to do list & see what I have left to do.....

1. Call Nov 14th for Walk in Walt's Footsteps tour reservations-[/b]DONE[/b]
2. Arrange transportation back to LAX from Grand Californian since we are staying extra nights ABD doesn't do this for us-Done yesterday-booked with Luken Limo a sedan to LAX
3. Go to Disney Visa & DVC websites to make sure I have the info for any discounts we can take advantage of at DL-Done. 10% discounts at most all DL restaurants with DVC card & 10% shopping with Disney Visa :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:
4. Transfer points to Disney Visa Rewards Card
5. Print out all my tidbits of info that I have compiled into a word document & directions to the places we are going to visit the morning before the tour starts when we have the rental car
6. Make lists....packing list, don't forget list, address list for postcards & get postcard stamps-Done
7. Get cards, candy & make xmas ornaments for ABD guides-Done
8. Charge batteries & get all camera stuff together
9. Clean house & get the ready to go see Grandma & Grandpa
10. PACK!!!!!!!!!
11. Go on the Disney Lover's trip of a lifetime & have a BLAST

Not much left to do............

So I wanted to do a little something for the guides instead of just handing them a tip envelope since I have heard how wonderful they are.
I decided to get a Thank You card, some chocolate (Merci brand since that says Thanks too) & make them a Christmas ornament since this is a December trip.
Here they are...........
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4442.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4443.jpg
I hope they like them.

Mr Potato Head is feeling a little piratey today so I thought he needed to say hello.........
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4447.jpg

I just deleted a bunch of pictures from my photobucket account & realized it left blank images in my trippie which won't be good for people reading from the beginning so I am off to fix that.

Hey! I have this same Mickey cup in my kitchen - My Aunt gave it to me - not sure where she got it - I don't think she's a Disney fan.

Congrats on getting so many details worked out!:thumbsup2

Disneygrl36

11-20-2008, 08:08 AM

You're making me want CAKE REAL BAD!
Sorry. :cake:I know.......at least you don't have it in your house. I am trying to send them outta here so I don't eat them.

I missed this post! Helloooo Mr Potato Head! pirate:
:rotfl2:

Congrats on getting so much done already. For me the housecleaning is a biggee. I would hate to come home to a messy domain. No way! Blech! I am in NO WAY a clean freak but that is just taboo.

Those are SO CUTE those little thank you things. You dis-people are SO nice.
I :love: Mr Potato Head. I want to get some new parts when I go to DL.
It's my Mom's fault about the housecleaning.

Hey! I have this same Mickey cup in my kitchen - My Aunt gave it to me - not sure where she got it - I don't think she's a Disney fan.

Congrats on getting so many details worked out!:thumbsup2
Thanks......I am glad to have most everything done. I think I got that mug (I have a Minnie Mouse one too) at the gift shop of the hospital where I used to work of all places.

TotallyAngelic

11-20-2008, 10:30 AM

Disneygrl36

11-20-2008, 10:53 AM

Those cakes look divine! I am now tempted to make a cake this weekend!
I love the gift ideas for your guides - what a lovely thought! I will definitely try and come up with something for my servers and stateroom hosts and other CMs who impress next time we cruise - this time I just put the tips in personalised envelopes.

I am so looking forward to your trip now Melanie!

Thanks Sarah. I wanted to do something special for them, because I have heard the guides are just outstanding. I gave those same Merci chocolates to our servers & state room hosts last year on our cruise.

I am looking forward to it too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Disneygrl36

11-20-2008, 10:59 AM

So if you are a Disney animation buff at all, you know about Frank Thomas & Ollie Johnston who were 2 of Walt's 9 Old Men. They were 2 real characters & were brilliant at putting real emotion into their characters. I :love: them.
If you haven't ever seen this DVD & you love Disney history, you should get it because it is fantastic. Sadly, Ollie who was the last one of the 9 old men left died earlier this year :sad1: but they live on in so many wonderful films!!!! Next time you see Baloo doing his Bear necessities dance or watch Thumper giving his "Eating greens is a special treat" speech know that you are watching performances by 2 wonderful animators/actors named Frank & Ollie.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51S5Y7XTPZL._SL500_AA280_.jpg
Anyway, my DH loves these 2 as well. He said he was going to ask the Disney sketch artist for them if he gets to have a picture done. But then he said, you could probably draw them for me. I like to dabble & I am by no means good at it, but it's fun for me.
So I decided to make him this card to send to him at work in preparation for the trip.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4452.jpg

17 more days!!!!!!

mommaU4

11-20-2008, 11:31 AM

You're making me want CAKE REAL BAD!

Me too!! LOL

I love how all your plans are coming together. And you did a great job on that card!! :thumbsup2

MA pigletfan

11-20-2008, 01:31 PM

cakes.........yummmmmmmmmmmm. heehee
love the Frank and Ollie card..and the hidden mickey's on their ties! :)
Its almost time!!!!!!!!!!!!!

travelmel

11-20-2008, 07:32 PM

You and your DH are TOO CUTE! I love it when people have great relationships and it seems like you definitely do. It's so heartwarming :goodvibes

Disneygrl36

11-21-2008, 07:33 AM

Me too!! LOL

I love how all your plans are coming together. And you did a great job on that card!! :thumbsup2
Thanks I really like to draw. I am not great at it, but I really wish that I had persued doing something in a creative field as my career instead of being a nurse. I love being a nurse & helping people, but it so much more fun to be creative.

cakes.........yummmmmmmmmmmm. heehee
love the Frank and Ollie card..and the hidden mickey's on their ties! :)
Its almost time!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah, I doubt those 2 wore Disney ties, but I had to throw in my homage to Mickey.

You and your DH are TOO CUTE! I love it when people have great relationships and it seems like you definitely do. It's so heartwarming :goodvibes
Awwwwww thanks Melissa. I am a very lucky girl. He is a wonderful husband. He is my best friend too!!!!!!!!!

FauntleroyFAN07

11-21-2008, 01:42 PM

16 days!!!:banana: :cutie: :cool1: :dance3:

Disneygrl36

11-22-2008, 01:37 PM

16 days!!!:banana: :cutie: :cool1: :dance3:

15 days for us!!!!!!!!!!
14 days for you!!!!!!!!!!

mommaU4

11-22-2008, 10:24 PM

Thanks I really like to draw. I am not great at it, but I really wish that I had persued doing something in a creative field as my career instead of being a nurse. I love being a nurse & helping people, but it so much more fun to be creative.

You still could! It's never too late. You could share your drawings with your coworkers and patients, brighten up the hospital. :)

PaDisneyCouple

11-23-2008, 01:49 PM

Psst: DW was right when she posted many days ago: this is the kind of thing that would get me to consider another trip to California.
:ssst:

:groom:

Disneygrl36

11-23-2008, 02:19 PM

You still could! It's never too late. You could share your drawings with your coworkers and patients, brighten up the hospital. :)
Awwwwww thanks Beth.

Psst: DW was right when she posted many days ago: this is the kind of thing that would get me to consider another trip to California.
:ssst:

:groom:
Yep, it is Sean. Danger.........lots of cool stuff ahead.:cool1:

Disneygrl36

11-23-2008, 02:27 PM

So to keep myself & you guys from getting bored until I leave, I thought I would share a few favorite memories from each Disney trip we have taken together over the years.

Our first Disney trip together was in December of 2002. We had been dating about 2 1/2 years at this point & after much planning, we finally headed down to WDW. We stayed at the All Star Movies & got a room in the Fanstasia building. Our tradition became to kiss under the big sorcerer's hat every time we walked under it.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/2002-AllStarMoviesFantasiaBldg.jpg
It was COLD & we had to bundle up several nights to be able to hang around for the parade, fireworks & Illuminations. We had a wonderful time & knew we would be back together many times. We got engaged a couple of months later in February.:lovestruc

Special memories from that trip.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/2002-AfternoonTea.jpg
Us at afternoon tea at the Grand Floridian. This has become a tradition for us when we are at the World long enough to enjoy it. It is a great way to get away from the hustle & bustle of the parks & just relax together. We really love having afternoon tea & often seek out tea rooms on our trips now. This was our very first afternoon tea together so it will always be special.

We attended Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party of that trip as well.
This is us looking a bit worse for the wear after having a wonderful day & a COLD night of watching it snow on Main Street, watching a terrific Christmas parade & drinking hot chocolate at the hub waiting for the fireworks. What a magical night.:santa:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/2002-MVMVPCouple.jpg

Up next one more special memory from that first trip...........

wendylady36

11-23-2008, 03:37 PM

Awww, you two make such a sweet and cute couple! How wonderful that you found each other. :goodvibes

boo72

11-23-2008, 09:19 PM

Melanie,
DH & I were at WDW in December 2002 too! (12/7-12/14) It rained a lot the week we were there. I'm looking forward to comparing notes with everyone on the trip about their Disney experiences!

travelmel

11-23-2008, 11:32 PM

Love your romantic photos of you and DH :love: Thank you for sharing those!

Disneygrl36

11-24-2008, 07:37 AM

Awww, you two make such a sweet and cute couple! How wonderful that you found each other. :goodvibes
Thanks Wendy. I know we are very lucky to have found each other. I still can't believe it sometimes.

Melanie,
DH & I were at WDW in December 2002 too! (12/7-12/14) It rained a lot the week we were there. I'm looking forward to comparing notes with everyone on the trip about their Disney experiences!
How funny. Our dates were 12/1-12/8. Yes, that will be fun chatting about our Disney experiences. I am so excited to go!!!!!!! 2 weeks from today we will be in California!!!!

Love your romantic photos of you and DH :love: Thank you for sharing those!
Thanks Melissa. Although wow do we look tired in that MVMCP picture.

Disneygrl36

11-24-2008, 07:40 AM

One more favorite memory from our Dec 2002 trip.

Our last evening, I had made us dinner reservations at Cinderella's Royal Table. We were lead to a romantic table right by a window with a view of Fantasyland & I felt like I had been sprinkled with pixie dust.:wizard: At that time they were doing the last castle show of the day & as we were talking Peter Pan & Captain Hook ran right by our window. It was a magical evening & one I will never forget. If you look closely in this picture you can see my eyes brimming with happy tears.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/2002-Dinneratthecastle.jpg

travelmel

11-24-2008, 12:24 PM

Disneygrl36

11-25-2008, 07:20 AM

I'm not a big character person BUT Hook always gets me in the mood. :pirate:

I think I'm going to try and think of something nice to do for my DH today. He was SO good yesterday running around stalking things with me.

Let's hear it for the DH's! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

I had a great Hook encounter on our cruise last year. We were walking down the hall minding our own business when along came Goofy & we were just watching his antics as he proceeded to fall down the stairs. Well little did I know Captain Hook had come around the corner behind us, snuck up behind me & put his hook around my throat. Scared me to death.

I will cheer for great DH's too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:cheer2: :cheer2: :worship: :cheer2: :cheer2: :worship: :cheer2: :cheer2:

P.S. I finally started Twilight yesterday & I am about half way through. I plan on spending the afternoon curled up with Bella & Edward on the couch. I totally GET it already.

Disneygrl36

11-25-2008, 07:31 AM

So today's walk down memory lane takes us to our Oct 2004 trip. I had never been to WDW for my birthday & we really wanted to try out Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party as well--so having a Halloween birthday, we were able to kill two birds with one stone.
We arrived on Oct 30th. We stayed at the All Star Movies again, but this time were in the Fantasia 2000 building across from the Sorcerer Hat from our last trip. So the jack in the box was our kissing spot this time.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/2004-ASMoFantasia2004.jpg
We spent the morning of my Bday in MGM Studios (I am going to have lots of trouble with that name change.
We had dinner at 1900 Park Fare at the Grand Floridian.
Here I am blowing out my candles on my birthday cupcake.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/2004-Blowingoutmycandles-37thBday.jpg
After dinner, we headed over to the Halloween Party. We me up with Eric's sister & her husband in front of Town Hall & then went to get her a Goofy Hat where I of course had to try on the birthday hat.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/2004-HappyBdayHat-2.jpg
We had a wonderful time that night enjoying the party. We
saw some cool things that we haven't seen since in 2 more parties.........
Goliath from Gargoyles
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/2004-MNSSHPGoliath-1.jpg
Storyteller in Liberty Square telling the story of the Headless Horseman who soon after he finished came galloping down the road :scared1:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/2004-MNSSHPStoryteller-1.jpg
It was a magical birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DisneySuiteFreak

11-26-2008, 06:35 AM

Disneygrl36

11-26-2008, 09:06 AM

I've been reading your pre TR about your upcoming trip and it's very exciting! :cheer2: It's coming up soon! I can't wait to hear about all the behind the scenes stuff you are going to do. I bet the hours aren't going fast enough for you.:banana:
:welcome: Disneysuitefreak
You are so right it seems like it will never get here. But I do still have a lot to do before we leave. We need to put up our Christmas tree (I don't think I am going to do all my decorations this year since we are going to be gone for 8 days of the season), but we at least need the tree, stockings & nativity scene. I have most all my Christmas shopping done, but I need to wrap it all & get my Christmas cards done as well...........so at least I have things to do to keep me occupied.

Disneygrl36

11-26-2008, 09:11 AM

So this trip in Feb 2005 was supposed to be a surprise. We had annual passes that we bought for our Oct trip, so I was able to get a great rate on a hotel room & at that time Delta was running a special on airfare & I got 99$ plane tickets. I was so excited to be going back to Disney so soon & for so reasonable. I am, however, not very good at keeping a secret. Can you imagine that?:lmao: So one night we had on the Wishes CD & my DH was rubbing my tired feet after a long day at work & out it popped.

Oh well..........we stayed at Port Orleans Riverside & had a great trip full of romance. I was able to keep a secret the fact that I had booked us a carriage ride before our Valentine's Day dinner at California Grill. I got a small bottle of wine for the occasion & we walked over to the main bldg & this was waiting for us.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/Feb2005-Luckythehorsecarriage.jpg
It was a wonderful ride & very relaxed & romantic. It is a great Disney memory for me that has nothing to do with the theme parks. :lovestruc
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/Feb2005-ValentinesDaycarriageride.jpg
These are the things I think of when I meet people that think Disney is only for kids..........they don't have a clue do they????????:confused3

travelmel

11-26-2008, 10:56 AM

Ewwwww (scary eww... not ew: gross or ohhh: sweet )

Ewwww... HEADLESS HORSEMAN! So cool!! I wish I had seen that as a kid. Too crazy!

Great romantical shots! :pixiedust:

mommaU4

11-26-2008, 05:18 PM

If you look closely in this picture you can see my eyes brimming with happy tears.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/2002-Dinneratthecastle.jpg

Awww, that is so great. :goodvibes I am loving all these pics!! You two are such a cute couple.

Hope you have a nice Thanksgiving tomorrow!

jns

11-27-2008, 04:27 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v491/MMM120/thanksgiving.jpg

Happy Thanksgiving

Have a great day http://bestsmileys.com/thanksgiving/1.gif

Disneygrl36

11-27-2008, 04:51 PM

Ewwwww (scary eww... not ew: gross or ohhh: sweet )

Ewwww... HEADLESS HORSEMAN! So cool!! I wish I had seen that as a kid. Too crazy!

Great romantical shots! :pixiedust:
The Headless Horseman is really cool. I have yet to be able to get a good picture after 3 parties though because he rides through so fast.

Awww, that is so great. :goodvibes I am loving all these pics!! You two are such a cute couple.

Hope you have a nice Thanksgiving tomorrow!
Thanks Beth. Hope you have had a nice day too!!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v491/MMM120/thanksgiving.jpg

Happy Thanksgiving

Have a great day http://bestsmileys.com/thanksgiving/1.gif

Cute Clip art. Thanks Jackie. I have alot to be thankful for.

Disneygrl36

11-27-2008, 04:53 PM

http://www.members.cox.net/thedisneygal/pilgrim.jpg
I hope everyone has had a wonderful day & gotten to eat their fill of turkey & all the trimings. I also hope you have had time to reflect on all the things we have to be thankful for & all the blessings in our lives.
Here's my Thanksgiving cake..........a pumpkin flavored cake with pumpkin cream cheese icing.
Happy Turkey Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4463.jpg

travelmel

11-27-2008, 05:10 PM

Ohhh.. so cute! Those classes are paying off! :thumbsup2

I will definitely take time to do that. THanks for the wellwishes and happy Holiday. I'll see you on the Seasonal thread!

Disneygrl36

11-27-2008, 05:16 PM

Since it's Thanksgiving & I have lots to be thankful for, I will share a few more Disney memories because I am certainly thankful to Walt Disney for giving us wonderful films & theme parks to entertain us.

These first 3 were from that October 2004 trip on my birthday.
I found Mary Poppins carpet bag in the UK in EPCOT.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/2004-MaryPoppinscarpetbag.jpg
I got to Waltz with the Beast that same day............:lovestruc He took my hand & then proceeded to dance me around!!!!
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/2004-WaltzingwiththeBeast-1.jpg
Watching the Kiss Goodnight after most people had long since vacated the Magic Kingdom. It was wonderful sitting there watching the castle change colors & to hear the words about Walt's wonderful visions for the Magic Kingdom.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/2004-KissGoodnight.jpg

These 2 are from the Valentines Day 2005 trip
The Wonders of Life was open in EPCOT.......I was so excited to see it open & get to see one of my favorites Cranium Command.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/Feb2005-WondersofLife.jpg
These were 2 of the funniest streetmosphere players I have ever seen at the Studios.
They walked up to the bench & dusted it off before sitting down & declaring "The Stud Bench is open for business." Then, I went to take their picture because they were cracking me up & the one said "Take a picture now, so you can think about us later.":lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/Feb2005-MGMTheStudBenchisopenforBus.jpg

mommaU4

11-27-2008, 06:06 PM

Love your Turkey Day cake! It looks cute and sounds yummy. :)

travelmel

11-28-2008, 03:23 AM

Then, I went to take their picture because they were cracking me up & the one said "Take a picture now, so you can think about us later.":lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/Feb2005-MGMTheStudBenchisopenforBus.jpg

:lmao:

Disneygrl36

11-28-2008, 09:38 AM

Ohhh.. so cute! Those classes are paying off! :thumbsup2

I will definitely take time to do that. THanks for the wellwishes and happy Holiday. I'll see you on the Seasonal thread!
Thanks, I have really had a lot of fun doing the cakes. I am going to make another on Monday that will be my tribute to us going to Disneyland. Stay tuned.:surfweb:

Disneygrl36

11-28-2008, 09:42 AM

First of all..........lookee what my countdown says........
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4348.jpg
I am so happy!!!!!!!! We hit single digits today.
Gotta dance a little for that.:banana: :cool1: :dance3: :party: :dance3: :cool1: :banana:

I transferred our rewards from Disney visa to the rewards card last night.
All I have left to do really now is print off some directions for our driving adventure & PACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

California here we come................

Disneygrl36

11-28-2008, 09:47 AM

Here are a couple of very specail memories from our Oct 2005 trip.....
Finally a good shot of Wishes...........this was something I had not really been able to accomplish before this.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_0588-1.jpg
Us recreating Walt & Mickey's Partners pose in front of the Partners statue.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_0618.jpg
We had been waiting for the Kiss Goodnight & were just goofing around. We stayed until the streets cleared out but never any Kiss Goodnight this time. We talked with some CM's who weren't sure why it didn't happen but I did get this great picture & we scored a ride in the front of the monorail since we were there so late.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_0628-1.jpg

Disneygrl36

11-28-2008, 09:49 AM

Love your Turkey Day cake! It looks cute and sounds yummy. :)

It was very good.........definetly a keeper recipe!!!!!!!!!
Beth I just saw your siggie. You are going to Club 33??????????????????
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :banana::cool1: :banana: :cool1: :worship:

travelmel

11-28-2008, 11:28 AM

It was very good.........definetly a keeper recipe!!!!!!!!!
Beth I just saw your siggie. You are going to Club 33??????????????????
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :banana::cool1: :banana: :cool1: :worship:

LOL GMTA! I caught that, too and made the same comment! :rotfl2:

I love your Partners Pic... You're channeling Mickey quite well there!

and.... YEA FOR YOU SINGLE DIGIT DANCE ETC! :cheer2:

No more :laundy:

24 hrs a day: ::MickeyMo pooh: :eeyore: pluto: ::MinnieMo and the likes!

blue donkey

11-28-2008, 11:45 AM

single digits!:yay: single digits!:yay: single digits! :yay:

Disneygrl36

11-29-2008, 10:42 AM

LOL GMTA! I caught that, too and made the same comment! :rotfl2:

I love your Partners Pic... You're channeling Mickey quite well there!

and.... YEA FOR YOU SINGLE DIGIT DANCE ETC! :cheer2:

No more :laundy:

24 hrs a day: ::MickeyMo pooh: :eeyore: pluto: ::MinnieMo and the likes!
Yippee!!!!!!!!! I'm almost finished with New Moon by the way........

single digits!:yay: single digits!:yay: single digits! :yay:
8 days!!!!!!!!!!!

Disneygrl36

11-29-2008, 10:44 AM

Here are a few more memories from our Oct 2005 trip.
My Mom went with us & we had a great time together.
Here we all are with Mickey, Pluto & Donald. What a great photo-op.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_0272-1.jpg
If you have never been to see Bob Jackson at the River Roost at Port Orleans Riverside you should go..........he's a great musician & his sing alongs are great fun. We stayed an extra night at Port Orleans just to be able to see him. Eric got called up on stage to help out.........great memories.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_0971.jpg

Up next memories from our Jan 2006 half marathon trip.........

MA pigletfan

11-29-2008, 01:15 PM

jns

11-29-2008, 02:49 PM

I'm dancing for you too !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) Happy SDD

http://lnx.ginevra2000.it/Disney/animatedgif/apmickey5.gif http://lnx.ginevra2000.it/Disney/animatedgif/apmndce.gif
http://lnx.ginevra2000.it/Disney/animatedgif/apmickey5.gif http://lnx.ginevra2000.it/Disney/animatedgif/apmndce.gif

prettyprincessbelle

11-29-2008, 03:11 PM

Yippee!!!!!!!!! I'm almost finished with New Moon by the way........

I'm reading New Moon right now too!! I'm more than half way done. I'm not reading this one like a super speed demon like I did Twilight!

Yes!! You have a little over a week left!! Are you sooo excited!!?? I'm excited for you!!! :wizard: :cool1:

mommaU4

11-29-2008, 05:24 PM

I am so happy!!!!!!!! We hit single digits today.
:banana: Whoo hoo for single digits!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Beth I just saw your siggie. You are going to Club 33??????????????????
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :banana::cool1: :banana: :cool1: :worship:
:rotfl:
Yes, in March while we are there for the Ladies Only Trip. One of the ladies going knows a member and she was able to get a reservation for 8 for Sunday brunch. She invited me as a way to say thank you for planning and organizing the trip. :goodvibes

MAGICFOR2

11-29-2008, 06:35 PM

Yeah for single digits!!!! :yay:

travelmel

11-29-2008, 07:43 PM

Ohh, I love your WDW pics. I bet it is so fun to just BE there. You know... just BE.

Yippee!!!!!!!!! I'm almost finished with New Moon by the way........

8 days!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm reading New Moon right now too!! I'm more than half way done. I'm not reading this one like a super speed demon like I did Twilight!

Yes!! You have a little over a week left!! Are you sooo excited!!?? I'm excited for you!!! :wizard: :cool1:

Too funny, you two!

New Moon: the All Jacob All the time channel!

http://twilight-fans.com/twilight-flashing-graphics/twilight16.gif

I know you miss him!

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc55/TravelMiss/Edward.png

prettyprincessbelle

11-29-2008, 08:43 PM

travelmel

11-29-2008, 09:01 PM

I dooo miss him! I'm like crying and depressed because he hasn't come back yet!!!!! :( Bring Edward baaaaackk!!!!

The kid who plays Jacob in the movie (that I haven't seen yet) is cute without his long hair though.

lol I didn't like it.. or his super-white Hollywood smile. But, he was great as Sharkboy! Maybe he'll grow on me in New Moon, the MOVIE! :banana:

prettyprincessbelle

11-29-2008, 10:40 PM

Maybe huh?! Since it will be starring him and Bella and NOT Edward. BOOO!!! :( *sob*

Disneygrl36

11-30-2008, 11:58 AM

Oh my goodness..your trip is right around the corner!! How can you stand it!!!!!!!?????:goodvibes :cool1: I think i am just a WEEE bit excited to hear about it myself ;)

I am loving all the "memory lane" pics too..and that cake looks great..nice work! :) :thumbsup2
It't nice having other people excited about my trip too.:goodvibes
I'm dancing for you too !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) Happy SDD

http://lnx.ginevra2000.it/Disney/animatedgif/apmickey5.gif http://lnx.ginevra2000.it/Disney/animatedgif/apmndce.gif
http://lnx.ginevra2000.it/Disney/animatedgif/apmickey5.gif http://lnx.ginevra2000.it/Disney/animatedgif/apmndce.gif
Thanks for the dance Jackie. So cute.
I'm reading New Moon right now too!! I'm more than half way done. I'm not reading this one like a super speed demon like I did Twilight!

Yes!! You have a little over a week left!! Are you sooo excited!!?? I'm excited for you!!! :wizard: :cool1:
I finished New Moon last night & started on Eclipse this morning. I am determined to get as far as I can with this story before we leave.

:banana: Whoo hoo for single digits!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:rotfl:
Yes, in March while we are there for the Ladies Only Trip. One of the ladies going knows a member and she was able to get a reservation for 8 for Sunday brunch. She invited me as a way to say thank you for planning and organizing the trip. :goodvibes
Yippe for single digits!!!!!!!
I cannot wait to read all about Club 33 courtesy of your wonderful trippie.

Yeah for single digits!!!! :yay:
:banana: :cool1: :banana: :cool1: :banana: It's hard to believe how close it is getting after waiting for it so long.

Ohh, I love your WDW pics. I bet it is so fun to just BE there. You know... just BE.
Too funny, you two!
New Moon: the All Jacob All the time channel!
I know you miss him!
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc55/TravelMiss/Edward.png
It is really fun to just BE at WDW. I hope you get to visit sometime. I will send some pixiedust: your way that one day your wish will come true.
I did miss Edward in New Moon, but I kinda got to like Jacob too. Although I think my heart will ultimately belong to Edward though!

I cannot believe I have let myself get sucked in to this Twilight madness.:rolleyes1 My DH is getting great fun out of pestering me about it.

It has been perfect weather for reading about vampires the last couple of days......rainy, overcast, grey & cold.

Disneygrl36

11-30-2008, 12:27 PM

Half marathon trip memories....

In January 2006 we headed to WDW for a quick trip. DH was going to run in the 1/2 marathon. We had our very first Welcome Home as DVCer's & stayed at the Boardwalk & got a great Boardwalk view.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_1177.jpg
We explored the Boardwalk. Had dinner at Spoodles. We had a drink in the Bellevue room & played a game of Scrabble.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_1210.jpg
Then we headed back to our room to watch Illuminations from our balcony.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_1218.jpg
Eric had to be up really early the next day & be at the start by 4am. I stayed all warm & cozy in the room, but was awoken by the fireworks that I could hear going off to start the 1/2 marathon. He came back all smiles & then proceeded to take a nap while I went to MGM to wander around for a few hours. I wanted to see the Narnia walk through exhibit. It was pretty neat to see the props from the movie.
Mr Tumnus' door
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_1244.jpg
I spent most of my time in One Man's Dream where I could just browse for hours.
We spent the afternoon at Downtown Disney & then had dinner at the California Grill where we watched the fireworks over the Magic Kingdom.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_1319.jpg

mommaU4

11-30-2008, 12:29 PM

It has been perfect weather for reading about vampires the last couple of days......rainy, overcast, grey & cold.Oh, I am sooo jealous! I woke up this morning and opened my blinds. It was bright, sunny and blue skies. Ugh, awful. I promptly shut them again. :rolleyes:

TotallyAngelic

11-30-2008, 12:45 PM

....oooohhhhh - not long to go now Melanie - you must be so excited!

:dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

just joining in your SDD!:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

travelmel

11-30-2008, 02:46 PM

Oh, I am sooo jealous! I woke up this morning and opened my blinds. It was bright, sunny and blue skies. Ugh, awful. I promptly shut them again. :rolleyes:

:laughing:

I try to tell people that and they just squint their eyebrows at me like I'm crazy!

Good weather can be VERY BORING!

travelmel

11-30-2008, 02:51 PM

Half marathon trip memories....

Good for you guys!

I spent most of my time in One Man's Dream where I could just browse for hours.

I love time alone doing what I want. I get it so infrequently that it is a big ole luxury. Of course, I also like the infrequency of it. :goodvibes

We spent the afternoon at Downtown Disney & then had dinner at the California Grill where we watched the fireworks over the Magic Kingdom.

Yummy! I hear the cheese plate there is very good.

Pakced yet, or are you still reading Eclipse??
:rotfl:

I read them all really close together so I have a hard time remember what's what anymore! I want to re-read so I can join you. LOL :cheer2:

Golfing Goofy

11-30-2008, 03:13 PM

I am so glad that I found your TR. I am so excited for you and cannot wait to hear all about your trip. :goodvibes

Have fun!!!

Disneygrl36

12-01-2008, 09:26 AM

Oh, I am sooo jealous! I woke up this morning and opened my blinds. It was bright, sunny and blue skies. Ugh, awful. I promptly shut them again. :rolleyes:
Seems weird huh????? I am looking forward to the warmer weather in Cali.

....oooohhhhh - not long to go now Melanie - you must be so excited!

:dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

just joining in your SDD!:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
I am over the moon excited Sarah. Thanks for dancing with me.:dance3:

Pakced yet, or are you still reading Eclipse??
:rotfl:

I read them all really close together so I have a hard time remember what's what anymore! I want to re-read so I can join you. LOL :cheer2:
I am not packed yet......but am determined to finish the books before we leave. I have about 1/3 of Eclipse left. Going to see Twilight today with my brother. We will pack on Sunday probably-I have a list, but usually don't pack until the day before we leave. I can't believe I will be in Cali next Monday.:woohoo:

I am so glad that I found your TR. I am so excited for you and cannot wait to hear all about your trip. :goodvibes

Have fun!!!
:welcome: Golfing Goofy. Glad you found me too!!!!!!!!!

Disneygrl36

12-01-2008, 09:35 AM

A couple more memories from the Jan 2006 1/2 marathon trip....

The next morning they were running the full marathon. We had breakfast planned at Cape May at the Beach Club & saw runners on the way to breakfast. They were in their final bit & looked tired, but happy as they made their way toward the international gateway into EPCOT. It was cool being able to cheer them on.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_1322.jpg
We had a wonderful breakfast with Minnie & friends.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_1327.jpg
We then headed to Vero Beach for a relaxing couple of days for DH to recuperate after the 1/2 marathon.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_1352.jpg
We had a beautiful view of the ocean from our room & really enjoyed just relaxing at this very cool resort before heading back home. I really want to go back there soon.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_1338-1.jpg
It was warm enough to get in the pool & splash around on our last day.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_1343-2.jpg
We really enjoyed this quick trip & Eric enjoyed doing his first race. I would love to get myself in good enough shape to walk the 1/2 as he said it was really cool to be able to run through the castle & down Main Street with people cheering you on. Maybe 2010!!!!!!!!!!

FauntleroyFAN07

12-01-2008, 10:57 AM

you could make the word clone with your scrabble board.
:teacher:

mommaU4

12-01-2008, 12:47 PM

We really enjoyed this quick trip & Eric enjoyed doing his first race. I would love to get myself in good enough shape to walk the 1/2 as he said it was really cool to be able to run through the castle & down Main Street with people cheering you on. Maybe 2010!!!!!!!!!!That would be cool. :cheer2:

travelmel

12-01-2008, 03:25 PM

Did I hear you say you are at DL on another thread??? Are you gone already???

Snuck out without saying goodbye! LOL I can't keep up with all those tickers!

WOoo hoo you!!

Disneygrl36

12-01-2008, 05:27 PM

you could make the word clone with your scrabble board.
:teacher:
Very good Dan!!!!!! Are you about ready to go???????
That would be cool. :cheer2:
Yes it would. I was going to do it that year with him, but just wasn't able to get the training in I needed to.
Did I hear you say you are at DL on another thread??? Are you gone already???

Snuck out without saying goodbye! LOL I can't keep up with all those tickers!

WOoo hoo you!!
Nope, I'm still here..........I don't leave until next Monday. 6 more days!!!!!!!!!!!:cool1: :banana: :cool1: :banana: :cool1:

I was gone.......but just to see Twilight with my brother. Which, I thought was pretty good all things considered (having to fit it all in under 2 hrs).

Here's what it did at my house while I was gone........I know this is a tiny, tiny, pitiful amount of snow.......but here it is exciting because we don't get much at all.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4489-1.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4488.jpg

jns

12-01-2008, 05:36 PM

l.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4489-1.jpg

Love your rocking chairs they would look lovely outside mine

Not too long :banana: :banana: :banana:
will you be updating on your trip or do we have to wait till you get back

wendylady36

12-01-2008, 06:00 PM

Your puppy is SO cute!!!!

So where are we meeting again? :rolleyes1

:rotfl:

travelmel

12-01-2008, 08:26 PM

Love your snow pic! Cute house, BTW! After seeing your "giving thanks" pic I imagine you in the woods.. is that true?

Disneygrl36

12-02-2008, 08:00 AM

Love your rocking chairs they would look lovely outside mine

Not too long :banana: :banana: :banana:
will you be updating on your trip or do we have to wait till you get back
Thanks Jackie.......they are nice to sit in on a day when the weather is nice. My Mom gave us those rocking chairs as a wedding gift.
We may be taking a lap top so DH can check his work email (ugh) but if we do then I might be able to do a live update or two.

Your puppy is SO cute!!!!

So where are we meeting again? :rolleyes1

:rotfl:
Thanks........she is spoiled rotten, but I love her.
Let's see......wanna meet in front of the castle???????

Love your snow pic! Cute house, BTW! After seeing your "giving thanks" pic I imagine you in the woods.. is that true?
Thanks Melissa. It was just a tiny bit of snow, but exciting none the less. As I was driving to meet my brother to see Twilight yesterday it was so weird, because it would snow like crazy then stop & the sun would come out. Did that off & on all day. We still have the same amout of snow left this morning. There are woods behind the house & the lot next to ours that we bought as well is all woods.

Disneygrl36

12-02-2008, 08:08 AM

December 2006 trip.
So I am going to post a few of my scrapbook pages from this trip to kind of change it up a bit.
I love to scrapbook........especially my Disney memories.

This trip was us & my Mom & Dad. We flew down the day before our 4 day Disney Wonder cruise was to start & stayed at the Boardwalk. We enjoyed a day in Epcot with a wonderful dinner at Le Cellier. My Dad (who is not a Disney person) even enjoyed himself. He loved the cruise too by the way.......I was amazed.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_3040-1.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_3042-1.jpg
Christmas decorations.........
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_3045-1.jpg

Up next......aboard the Wonder!!!!!!!!!!!!

wendylady36

12-02-2008, 12:26 PM

FauntleroyFAN07

12-02-2008, 12:28 PM

ready to be there, ready to go yet no, but we did start some packing already

Disneygrl36

12-02-2008, 12:45 PM

What great scrapbook pages! I'm still trying to find the time to put my Disneyland trip photos together from a trip 3 years ago. :rolleyes:

You better come home with tons of photos and sit on your computer for as long as it takes, uploading them and posting them! :rotfl:
:rotfl2: :lmao: I might have to have my husband bring me a pillow & blanket. :lmao: :rotfl2:

ready to be there, ready to go yet no, but we did start some packing already
I agree..........ready to be there too!!!!!

Disneygrl36

12-02-2008, 12:47 PM

So here's what I've been up to this morning........
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4499.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_4501.jpg
It took forever.......but I love the way it turned out!!!!!!!!!!!

5daystilDISNEYLAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TotallyAngelic

12-02-2008, 02:09 PM

WOW Melanie - what an amazing cake! It looks far to good to eat though!

MAGICFOR2

12-02-2008, 03:13 PM

Hi Melanie! I love your 1/2 marathon pics! I really want to try Vero Beach some time - I never hear much about it from the DIS.

Your cake is really cute, your scrapbook is really fun and you only have 5 days!!!!!:yay:

travelmel

12-02-2008, 10:37 PM

Ahhhhh! You made a pink castle :cake: ! So cute! My nanny was a cake decorator at Knott's Berry Farms so I always got cool cakes... like Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs, etc. But that castle takes the :cake: ! :lmao:

I love the sticker of the hot chocolate Mickey mugs.. so cute

P.S. You were DEFINITELY the one pair of underwear person. LOL

Darn books!

wendylady36

12-02-2008, 11:12 PM

Mmmm, that cake looks super yummy! It looks too good to eat though! :goodvibes

Disneygrl36

12-03-2008, 08:31 AM

WOW Melanie - what an amazing cake! It looks far to good to eat though!
Thanks. I had fun making it.

Hi Melanie! I love your 1/2 marathon pics! I really want to try Vero Beach some time - I never hear much about it from the DIS.

Your cake is really cute, your scrapbook is really fun and you only have 5 days!!!!!:yay:
I know.........I am ready to go. If you want to know more about Vero or see more pictures let me know. We were only there for 2 nights, but we really enjoyed it.

Ahhhhh! You made a pink castle :cake: ! So cute! My nanny was a cake decorator at Knott's Berry Farms so I always got cool cakes... like Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs, etc. But that castle takes the :cake: ! :lmao:

I love the sticker of the hot chocolate Mickey mugs.. so cute

P.S. You were DEFINITELY the one pair of underwear person. LOL

Darn books!
I thought about only making the middle of the castle pink like the real castle, but somehow I thought grey icing for the rest wouldn't be so appealing.:scared:
I knew it was me.........darn books is right. I have only Breaking Dawn to go. I started it last night.

Mmmm, that cake looks super yummy! It looks too good to eat though! :goodvibes
I am not eating it.........I sent it to work with DH for them to eat.:lmao: I did make us a small indiv heart shaped cake so we could at least taste it. DH told me to do that after I made the first cake & he had to smell it but we couldn't taste it without messing it up. Smart man. It was lemon cake & I made the icing slightly lemony too!

Disneygrl36

12-03-2008, 08:42 AM

Aboard the Wonder.......so after our day at EPCOT, we headed to Port Canaveral & boarded the Disney Wonder for a 4 day cruise. We had a blast. We ended up at just a 4 table person for dinner so it was just us & my parents. My Dad was cracking us up at dinner. He was so relaxed. It was amazing-He's a judge/workaholic & you just never see him like this. The Disney magic was working on him.:wizard: & I even caught him taping his foot along with the music one night at the show.
Here are some more scrapbook pages from the cruise.
Welcome aboard
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_3046-1.jpg
Nighttime fun
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_3056-1.jpg
Pirate night
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_3062-1.jpg
Castaway Cay
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_3060.jpg

Next up fun back at WDW-Mickey's Very Merry Christmas party

SoonerGirl

12-03-2008, 10:50 AM

Where the heck have I been that I totally missed your PTR! http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/SoonerGirl69/Smilies/thduh2.gif

Your trip sounds like it's going to be AMAZING, I can't wait to read all about it!

I love the castle cake you made, I bet your hand was sure cramping after doing all those star tips http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/SoonerGirl69/Smilies/thfaintthud.gif I know mine would have been!

Disneygrl36

12-03-2008, 11:26 AM

Disneygrl36

12-03-2008, 11:30 AM

I got a call from ABD :cool1: :banana: :cool1: :banana: to ask if I had any questions...............
I said yes, but first of all I am so excited for this trip, I am not sure I can remember them. :lmao: :rotfl2:
She said the weather was nice, but to bring a jacket. She said they think 60 is cold out there. :rotfl:
It was nice to chat for a minute & just brings my excitement level up even another notch. She answered a few more of my questions-about our guides, tips & Walt's barn(she couldn't tell me for sure if it is a go or not).

I have forgotten to mention this & this seems a good place to do it.
This trip will take us lots of places that are normally off limits so I will not have my camera every single place they take us.....so some things I will not have pictures of & will only be able to describe to you. BUT, the guides do have cameras & are able to take select pictures in those places. I will buy the photopass CD for the trip, but I am not sure if we have restrictions on whether we can post those or not. But I promise to do a good job of describing!!!!!!!!!!

mommaU4

12-03-2008, 12:32 PM

travelmel

12-03-2008, 06:29 PM

:goodvibes I am not sure if we have restrictions on whether we can post those or not.

I hate rules! I trust you'll do us proud with your verbal images. :D

Disneygrl36

12-04-2008, 09:13 AM

Love the cake!! It's so pretty. :worship:

And your scrapbook pictures are some of the best I've seen. You're one of those Martha Stewart types that put the rest of us to shame aren't you? :rolleyes1

;)
Thanks for the compliments Beth. I am not Martha I promise.....I am kinda crafty but nowhere near her level. I also have one advantage that alot of you guys don't have. I am not a Mom with ten million things to do to keep my kids happy. I just have a little dog & husband to take care of, so I have more free time. :goodvibes

:goodvibes

I hate rules! I trust you'll do us proud with your verbal images. :D
I hate rules too, but I will do my best to describe things for you when I can't take pictures. I wish I had a photographic memory.

Disneygrl36

12-04-2008, 09:16 AM

A couple more pages from the Dec 2006 trip. After the cruise, we came back & stayed at Old Key West for a few days. My Mom stayed with us but Dad flew home. We went to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party & had lots of fun.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_3072-1.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_3071.jpg
The last night of the trip we had dinner at California Grill so my Mom who had never been there could eat there & see the fireworks from that wonderful perspective.
It was a wonderful trip.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_3077-1.jpg

Up next..............
Cruisin' again but this time on the Magic.

P.S.
WE LEAVE IN 3 DAYS!!!!!!!!!

Aburns8

12-04-2008, 09:21 AM

I can't believe our trip is almost here! It is so exciting :cool1:

FauntleroyFAN07

12-04-2008, 03:04 PM

the scrapbook pictures look great, you did a nice job on them

wendylady36

12-04-2008, 03:50 PM

I love all your scrapbook pages! You should mine for me! :rotfl:

MA pigletfan

12-04-2008, 04:03 PM

OMG!! 3 days..that is awesome! :)
LOVE the castle cake!!

travelmel

12-04-2008, 06:15 PM

Three Sleeps!!

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc55/TravelMiss/mickey3.gif

Disneygrl36

12-05-2008, 09:54 AM

I can't believe our trip is almost here! It is so exciting :cool1:
I know Andrea.......I can't believe it's almost time to go. Only 2 more days to go as we leave on Monday afternoon. :cool1: :cool1:
the scrapbook pictures look great, you did a nice job on them
Thanks Dan. I love to scrapbook. It's a terribly addictive hobby.
I love all your scrapbook pages! You should mine for me! :rotfl:
My sister in law says I should go into the scrapbook making business.
OMG!! 3 days..that is awesome! :)
LOVE the castle cake!!
3 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am past ready to go. I have my Hollywood sign directions all printed out along with all my other stuff.:goodvibes
Three Sleeps!!http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc55/TravelMiss/mickey3.gif
wooooooooo hooooooooooooo :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: So far I haven't had any trouble sleeping, but Sunday night might be a challenge. I am glad we aren't leaving until the afternoon, that way if I don't sleep I can maybe take a nap. :rolleyes1

Today is house cleaning day so that it will be all nice & clean when we get back. My in-laws are coming here & staying with the dog:dogdance: which they have never done before. She usually goes to stay with them. Kinda a bit weird having them here while we are gone in a way........or am I just weird? :confused3 Guess I better hide the booze & the unmentionables.:lmao: