PPB's Super-Forever TR! DisDivas Trip TR Coming SOON!

[kaoden39]

I'm good! It's overcast over here and it's annoying me. :cool2:

We went to the beach last week and it was overcast at the beach. But, up here on the northern coast that is actually pretty common during the summer. It's pretty warm here today, I heard that we are supposed to hit triple digit temperatures this weekend.

[QueenDoOver]

Hi Courtney,
I love your birthday jewel set. Super cute! I read your report all the time, just dont' write much because I usually have a kiddo sitting on my typing arms. He's distracted with the wii right now though:woohoo:

[prettyprincessbelle]

We went to the beach last week and it was overcast at the beach. But, up here on the northern coast that is actually pretty common during the summer. It's pretty warm here today, I heard that we are supposed to hit triple digit temperatures this weekend.

Holy cow, in the hundreds? That's hot! I think since summer started it's been very hot down here maybe once or twice. I want it to clear up, not to get too hot, but just nice summer.

Hi Courtney,
I love your birthday jewel set. Super cute! I read your report all the time, just dont' write much because I usually have a kiddo sitting on my typing arms. He's distracted with the wii right now though:woohoo:

Hi Tracey! Thank you for coming by! I know what you mean, I read people's TRs all the time and then I forget to write.

Yay for Wii's! That sounds like me, I get distracted with that thing too. :laughing:

[prettyprincessbelle]

I'm shamelessly bumping my on TR because I need to add our future trip plans. I will do so later! :)

[kaoden39]

Yay!!!:cool1:

[Sherry E]

Courtney! You are past 39,200 views now!:cool1::cool1: I remember when you were at around 20,000 views and that number seemed enormous - but now the number of views has almost doubled!! Woo hoo!!!:woohoo: People are waiting for you to take more DLR trips!!! You have to give the people what they want!! Do it for us, Courtney!!:yay::yay::yay: (Or just take any trips and we will all still follow along with the TR and pictures!)

[Sherwin]

Woww...those criss cut fries look really good.

Sounds like you and Jesus make quite a pair! I'll be tuning in to your next TR so I expect some more grand adventures from you two. :woohoo:

[prettyprincessbelle]

Yay!!!:cool1:

:cool1:

Courtney! You are past 39,200 views now!:cool1::cool1: I remember when you were at around 20,000 views and that number seemed enormous - but now the number of views has almost doubled!! Woo hoo!!!:woohoo: People are waiting for you to take more DLR trips!!! You have to give the people what they want!! Do it for us, Courtney!!:yay::yay::yay: (Or just take any trips and we will all still follow along with the TR and pictures!)

Let's make it 40,000!! And it's just because my TR says JONAS BROTHERS. :rotfl:

Speaking of, no one wants to come with me to the JB concert, it's at the Staples Center. No way I'm doing that giant place solo! :scared1:

Woww...those criss cut fries look really good.

Sounds like you and Jesus make quite a pair! I'll be tuning in to your next TR so I expect some more grand adventures from you two. :woohoo:

Sup Sherwin!!! ;)

Thank you for joining, buddd-ay! :yay:

[kaoden39]

:cool1:



Let's make it 40,000!! And it's just because my TR says JONAS BROTHERS. :rotfl:

Speaking of, no one wants to come with me to the JB concert, it's at the Staples Center. No way I'm doing that giant place solo! :scared1:



Sup Sherwin!!! ;)

Thank you for joining, buddd-ay! :yay:

I offered Kody to go to the JB concert in Sacramento and she didn't want to go. She wanted a keyboard more for her birthday.

[Sherry E]

:cool1:

Let's make it 40,000!! And it's just because my TR says JONAS BROTHERS. :rotfl:

Speaking of, no one wants to come with me to the JB concert, it's at the Staples Center. No way I'm doing that giant place solo! :scared1:

I think you may not have long to wait before you hit 40,000!!!:cool1: And the Jonas Brothers used to be in your TR thread title so that may have contributed to all the views at first - but now I think everyone follows you just because they all love you!:goodvibes

Speaking of love, can't Jesus be convinced to force himself to go to the concert with you? Can't he do it for LOVE? To make his woman happy? (Although I say that while remembering going to a concert with an ex-boyfriend of mine, and he was miserable and made me miserable the whole night because he didn't want to be there. He acted like a bratty child the entire time...so maybe it's not always a such a good idea to have the boyfriend go if he doesn't want to go!!)

[prettyprincessbelle]

I think you may not have long to wait before you hit 40,000!!!:cool1: And the Jonas Brothers used to be in your TR thread title so that may have contributed to all the views at first - but now I think everyone follows you just because they all love you!:goodvibes

Speaking of love, can't Jesus be convinced to force himself to go to the concert with you? Can't he do it for LOVE? To make his woman happy? (Although I say that while remembering going to a concert with an ex-boyfriend of mine, and he was miserable and made me miserable the whole night because he didn't want to be there. He acted like a bratty child the entire time...so maybe it's not always a such a good idea to have the boyfriend go if he doesn't want to go!!)

:rotfl: I forgot my title doesn't say that anymore!

Yay, everyone loves ME? It can't be true!! :lovestruc

I know. I've begged and begged. PLEASE PLEASE! I think he secretly likes them. He knew some things about them that I didn't and I was shocked. He already went with me to a High School Musical on Ice concert thing at the Staples Center. He bought the tickets and surprised me and everything. It was so sweet. He doesn't even like HSM!! :lovestruc :rotfl:

[Sherry E]

:rotfl: I forgot my title doesn't say that anymore!

Yay, everyone loves ME? It can't be true!! :lovestruc

I know. I've begged and begged. PLEASE PLEASE! I think he secretly likes them. He knew some things about them that I didn't and I was shocked. He already went with me to a High School Musical on Ice concert thing at the Staples Center. He bought the tickets and surprised me and everything. It was so sweet. He doesn't even like HSM!! :lovestruc :rotfl:

Oh he should be able to force himself to go, then! He wouldn't want you roaming around the Staples Center by yourself, getting hit on by random guys (are there any guys at the Jonas Brothers concert?:lmao:).

You changed your avatar picture (really cute - is that in Mickey's House?) and you changed one of the pictures in your signature (I noticed that the other day)! You can't slip that by me!! I caught it!!

[travelmel]

Hey girl! You're such a good reporter! I absolutely love your retro shirt and wallet... SO CUTE! You're going to look slammin' in your new outfit and bling :cool1:

[prettyprincessbelle]

Oh he should be able to force himself to go, then! He wouldn't want you roaming around the Staples Center by yourself, getting hit on by random guys (are there any guys at the Jonas Brothers concert?:lmao:).

You changed your avatar picture (really cute - is that in Mickey's House?) and you changed one of the pictures in your signature (I noticed that the other day)! You can't slip that by me!! I caught it!!

At the last concert, the only guys there were Dads! :eek:

I text Jesus the other day and I said "Hey, remember when you surprised me with HSM on Ice tickets?" He said "Of course I do!! But no, we're not going to the Jo Bro concert :)" AHH! :confused3 :sad2:

Yes! I changed them the other day! Thank you! The one is Mickey's house is the first time we went to DLR by ourselves. :lovestruc

Hey girl! You're such a good reporter! I absolutely love your retro shirt and wallet... SO CUTE! You're going to look slammin' in your new outfit and bling :cool1:

Hiiii you!!! :goodvibes I haven't seen you in awhile! How are you doing?! Thank you for still reading along! :yay: :upsidedow

[kaoden39]

Yeah doesn't he realize that if you went by yourself that Kevin could see you and forget all about his fiance?:rotfl:

[prettyprincessbelle]

Yeah doesn't he realize that if you went by yourself that Kevin could see you and forget all about his fiance?:rotfl:

:rotfl: Omg. I would cry. What a dilemma that would be!! :cloud9: :lovestruc

[Sherry E]

Courtney, didn't you say that you were considering possibly trying to go to DLR the second weekend of October this year? Jasmine says she is most likely going then and I am on the fence about what my October plans are (but, if I don't have to wait on anyone else to tell me when they are coming out here from Idaho, then I may choose that second weekend just to be there at the same time you and Jas are there - even if I just go for one day during that weekend).

[merrrydeath]

Courtney, didn't you say that you were considering possibly trying to go to DLR the second weekend of October this year? Jasmine says she is most likely going them and I am on the fence about what my October plans are (but, if I don't have to wait on anyone else to tell me when they are coming out here from Idaho, then I may choose that second weekend just to be there at the same time you and Jas are there - even if I just go for one day during that weekend.

Whoa...that would be a crazy dis meet! Do it just for the possible pictures!

[Sherry E]

Whoa...that would be a crazy dis meet! Do it just for the possible pictures!

I know! I have been seriously lagging in meeting my DIS-friends. Courtney and Jasmine have been to DLR more recently than I have (I was last there in December), and so it looked like we were never going to meet up. October MAY be a possible time, if everyone is there on the same weekend! It is hard to plan in advance, and I am still waiting on these flaky Idaho friends to let me know IF and when they are coming out here in the Fall, but if I don't have to worry about them then that frees me up to go on a weekend when someone is at DLR!

Courtney, I already told Jasmine that if you ARE there on the same weekend in October that she and the bungFACE contingent are there, I am going to hunt both of you down and you cannot hide from me! I will find all of you!!!

[merrrydeath]

I am going to hunt both of you down and you cannot hide from me! I will find all of you!!!

Creeeepy. In the best way.

[Sherry E]

Creeeepy. In the best way.

Creepy in a Disney way!:thumbsup2:rotfl2:

[kaoden39]

Creepy in a Disney way!:thumbsup2:rotfl2:

At least a Disboard way.:rotfl:

[Sherry E]

At least a Disboard way.:rotfl:

:thumbsup2

[wazowskiLOVER:)]

You all are so funny :)

I'm okay with the DIS stalking, I welcome it with a great big bungFACE HAHA.

[prettyprincessbelle]

BUNGface!!!! :rolleyes1

Woo, party on my TR! :banana:

Sherry, we want to go sometime in October to take our God-daughter (Jesus' niece). Her birthday is the 3rd (and she'll be turning 3). Her birthday lands on a Saturday, but her Mom (Jesus' sister) wants to have a party for her that day, so we'll see. If we don't do October, December for sure. We want to get our APs in December so we'll have them next year for Jesus' birthday. I'm guessing we're just going to wait until December though. :confused3

[Sherry E]

BUNGface!!!! :rolleyes1

Woo, party on my TR! :banana:

Sherry, we want to go sometime in October to take our God-daughter (Jesus' niece). Her birthday is the 3rd (and she'll be turning 3). Her birthday lands on a Saturday, but her Mom (Jesus' sister) wants to have a party for her that day, so we'll see. If we don't do October, December for sure. We want to get our APs in December so we'll have them next year for Jesus' birthday. I'm guessing we're just going to wait until December though. :confused3

Oh wow - so your October plans are still up in the air too? Well, of course, I can think of NO better birthday party for a 3-year-old than a breakfast at Minnie & Friends (or any age, for that matter) and a day at DLR, but I suppose convincing Jesus' sister of that may be tough! So you may not be there on Jasmine's weekend? Drat! All of our schedules are crazy to coordinate, aren't they? So you may end up at DLR in October without an AP and have to get a Hopper, right?

[prettyprincessbelle]

Oh wow - so your October plans are still up in the air too? Well, of course, I can think of NO better birthday party for a 3-year-old than a breakfast at Minnie & Friends (or any age, for that matter) and a day at DLR, but I suppose convincing Jesus' sister of that may be tough! So you may not be there on Jasmine's weekend? Drat! All of our schedules are crazy to coordinate, aren't they? So you may end up at DLR in October without an AP and have to get a Hopper, right?

Yes, they are up in the air. If not that weekend we may take her the weekend before or after. Possibily just for a day. She's just a baby and I'm sure won't be able to be a night away from her parents and siblings. We've been wanting to take her, I swear, since she was born!!!

We suck a coordinating together tp meet! GEESH!

[Sherry E]

Yes, they are up in the air. If not that weekend we may take her the weekend before or after. Possibily just for a day. She's just a baby and I'm sure won't be able to be a night away from her parents and siblings. We've been wanting to take her, I swear, since she was born!!!

We suck a coordinating together tp meet! GEESH!

If you guys don't end up taking the little one on her birthday weekend, try to aim for before her b-day rather than after - at least she can still get in free that way! Once she turns 3, the free admission is over!

Well, my October plans will probably remain up in the air for a while, until I figure out money. The AP rates at the Disney hotels are great for that last week in September, but then they go way up as soon as October hits. So if we end up just going for a day, it could be in the first weekend in October or the second weekend. If I were going to go for a hotel and still see all the Halloween stuff, I have to decide if I want to do the TOTP again. If I took advantage of the great AP rates at the hotels in late September, I would miss the TOTP. So I have to weigh how important the TOTP is this year vs. how important is it to see the Halloween stuff at a good AP rate (before my AP expires). Decisions, decisions.

So if I do NOT go for the good AP rates at the hotel in late September and just decide to do DLR for one day in October, it will probably end up being on a weekend when I know someone else will be there (like you or Jasmine) so I can at LEAST meet one of you, if not both!!

[wazowskiLOVER:)]

Oh boo! I was hoping you'd be able to go Courtney, but I totally understand your situation. Its official though with our weekend because Eric requested that weekend off at his work and we've already told all our families. So far we have 9 confirmed and a bunch of maybes. I totally wish you all could be there with us, its going to be sooo much fun! Not to mention the MTOTP because Kaycee and I are going ALL out on everyone who gets their makeup done by us this year!!

Hopefully we can meet up sometime because I sooo want to hang out with you guys!

[prettyprincessbelle]

I rreeeally want to go to MTOTP! But we'll see, if not, no biggie!

We were talking about just getting the $99 3 day park hoppers for a little trip in between until we get our APs in December. The Hojo has the entertainment rate for the last weekend in August.... Fingers crossed!!!!

[prettyprincessbelle]

HEY SHERRY! I made it to 40,000 views!! :banana:

All you crazy lurkers, come say HIIIIIIIII! :wave2:

[Sherry E]

Oooooh!! You did, didn't you? That totally slipped past me! Not only did oyu make it to 40,000, but you got to 40,359!!!:cool1::cool1: There are a LOT of people lurking out there, huh? See, everyone is waiting on you to take another DLR trip or go to another Jonas Brothers Concert, one or the other!

[prettyprincessbelle]

Jonas Brothers concert!!!!! That's what I wanna do!! They're going to be at the Staples Center the weekend of August 7th. I think that Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Something like that. I would love for them to come to the Palladium again. Such a small, awesome venue.

So DL is looking for sure like in December. Jesus and I decided on December 2nd (or 3rd), 4th, and come home on the 5th (his birthday). I got $50 hotel bucks (free credit) from hotels.com and I'm waiting for those to come in the mail so I can book a room soon. I think the Candlelight Processional is that weekend?

[blabbermouth]

HEY SHERRY! I made it to 40,000 views!! :banana:

All you crazy lurkers, come say HIIIIIIIII! :wave2:

Oh, hay, here I am!

Jonas Brothers concert!!!!! That's what I wanna do!! They're going to be at the Staples Center the weekend of August 7th. I think that Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Something like that. I would love for them to come to the Palladium again. Such a small, awesome venue.

So DL is looking for sure like in December. Jesus and I decided on December 2nd (or 3rd), 4th, and come home on the 5th (his birthday). I got $50 hotel bucks (free credit) from hotels.com and I'm waiting for those to come in the mail so I can book a room soon. I think the Candlelight Processional is that weekend?

It must be a really good time to go, beginning of Dec? My bday is on the 1st, whee! Wow, that's a long way away though, let's not start thinking about Christmas yet! That's cool that you have $50 for hotels.com... too bad it wasn't for hotwire/priceline, that would be a free night!

[prettyprincessbelle]

Oh, hay, here I am!



It must be a really good time to go, beginning of Dec? My bday is on the 1st, whee! Wow, that's a long way away though, let's not start thinking about Christmas yet! That's cool that you have $50 for hotels.com... too bad it wasn't for hotwire/priceline, that would be a free night!

Hi lurker-head!!!! :banana: :dance3: :grouphug:

Woo for your birthday on the first!! Are you're *thinking* of going during that time? Freee ticket! We went around that time last year, but left before the Candlelight stuff started. Well, Friday afternoon. That was the day of Jesus' birthday last year. We're planning on leaving this year (it's a Saturday) in the afternoon. His Mom's birthday is the same day and I don't want to keep him away from his Momma all day! The crowds are pretty mellow the first two weeks of December. Plus all the decorations are up! :santa:

[prettyprincessbelle]

So our next super official trip!? December 2nd through the 5th. If I haven't mentioned before, the 5th is also Jesus' birthday. We will be getting our APs again on the 2nd. I'm in the process of looking at hotels and am still waiting for my vouchers from hotels.com. The Anaheim Plaza hotel has all our nights for $59/night. I want to stay at the Hojo again or find a good deal through hotels.com, but I don't know anything about the Anaheim Plaza. I don't want to wait too long for us to book the rooms either.

Our next trip after that? Hopefully, super fingers crossed. Well Jesus is a HUGE GIANT THE BIGGEST University of Texas football fan. This year the BCS National Championship is at the Rose Bowl (Pasadena). We are hoping and praying that UT makes it to the BCS game. Apparently they are contenders for the championship. Well it's a tradition that a couple days before the Rose Bowl game (January 1st) and the BCS game (January 7th) the teams go to DLR for the day. So our plan (if UT goes) we will arrive to at DL the day the teams are in the parks and stay until the day of the game. Jesus will then go to the BCS game solo while I do a solo day at the parks. We would both go to the game, but one ticket is $275, which will come out to about $600 for the both of us. So since I did the Jo Bros solo, Jesus will do this solo and we'll be even. Did any of that make sense? :confused3

There's also the Rose Bowl game on New Years Day. If Texas doesn't make it to the BCS game, they could possibly play in the Rose Bowl game, so our plans will change so Jesus could attend this game instead. But the BCS game would be better. :thumbsup2

And after that my Mom will be joining me for the Dis Divas Trip. We're going Thursday through Sunday. She's super excited and she needs the break. Plus, I've been begging her for a mother/daughter trip so quite sometime. The Hojo has the Entertainment Rate for those days, so I'll be calling tomorrow to book it. :yay:

[Sherry E]

So our next super official trip!? December 2nd through the 5th. If I haven't mentioned before, the 5th is also Jesus' birthday. We will be getting our APs again on the 2nd. I'm in the process of looking at hotels and am still waiting for my vouchers from hotels.com. The Anaheim Plaza hotel has all our nights for $59/night. I want to stay at the Hojo again or find a good deal through hotels.com, but I don't know anything about the Anaheim Plaza. I don't want to wait too long for us to book the rooms either.

Our next trip after that? Hopefully, super fingers crossed. Well Jesus is a HUGE GIANT THE BIGGEST University of Texas football fan. This year the BCS National Championship is at the Rose Bowl (Pasadena). We are hoping and praying that UT makes it to the BCS game. Apparently they are contenders for the championship. Well it's a tradition that a couple days before the Rose Bowl game (January 1st) and the BCS game (January 7th) the teams go to DLR for the day. So our plan (if UT goes) we will arrive to at DL the day the teams are in the parks and stay until the day of the game. Jesus will then go to the BCS game solo while I do a solo day at the parks. We would both go to the game, but one ticket is $275, which will come out to about $600 for the both of us. So since I did the Jo Bros solo, Jesus will do this solo and we'll be even. Did any of that make sense? :confused3

There's also the Rose Bowl game on New Years Day. If Texas doesn't make it to the BCS game, they could possibly play in the Rose Bowl game, so our plans will change so Jesus could attend this game instead. But the BCS game would be better. :thumbsup2

And after that my Mom will be joining me for the Dis Divas Trip. We're going Thursday through Sunday. She's super excited and she needs the break. Plus, I've been begging her for a mother/daughter trip so quite sometime. The Hojo has the Entertainment Rate for those days, so I'll be calling tomorrow to book it. :yay:


Hi, Courtney!!!!:cool1::cool1: I think the idea to renew the APs in December is a good one, because that will not only give you a Christmas trip this year, but you can squeeze in a Halloweentime trip in 2010, as well as another holiday/Christmastime trip in 2010 too, along with any other trips your guys take during the year! That's a lot of bang for your buck! I think I am going to be a copycat and do the same thing IF I renew my AP this year at all. Having an AP that expires on the 2nd day of October is awkward, since it expires JUST in time for the TOTP to begin so I can't really build a whole weekend DLR trip around going to the TOTP because the AP will have expired! And I only got one holiday/Christmas trip out of it. It would be better to renew in December to get two holiday trips out of it and a Halloweentime trip in 2010.

Now, as for the Rose Bowl and BCS are concerned....so if Jesus goes to the BCS game (depending on UT), you will make a solo DLR trip on January 7th, and if he goes to the Rose Bowl, you will make a solo DLR trip on January 1st - New Year's Day (a Friday, I think)? Well, IF I end up renewing my AP this year, or IF I have any of my extra one-day/one-park tickets left that I can use to upgrade to a Hopper, and IF I am not working (in an office) by that time, I can go with you if you need company (though you may prefer to try a solo day just to see how it feels)!! It all boils down to whether or not an AP renewal is in the stars for me this year. (I have come to the conclusion that money solves almost every problem in life!! If you have lots of money in the bank or in savings, you can just do whatever you want, anytime, problem solved. Renew an AP? Sure! In fact, with money, I would probably renew my AP for the rest of my life - or as long as I can still walk!!:rotfl:)

[Sherry E]

By the way, did you notice that you, Jasmine and I all got honorable mentions in DisneySuiteFreak's Trip Report (first page, first post, I think)? Our ongoing Trip Reports are becoming legendary!!:lmao:

[prettyprincessbelle]

Hi, Courtney!!!!:cool1::cool1: I think the idea to renew the APs in December is a good one, because that will not only give you a Christmas trip this year, but you can squeeze in a Halloweentime trip in 2010, as well as another holiday/Christmastime trip in 2010 too, along with any other trips your guys take during the year! That's a lot of bang for your buck! I think I am going to be a copycat and do the same thing IF I renew my AP this year at all. Having an AP that expires on the 2nd day of October is awkward, since it expires JUST in time for the TOTP to begin so I can't really build a whole weekend DLR trip around going to the TOTP because the AP will have expired! And I only got one holiday/Christmas trip out of it. It would be better to renew in December to get two holiday trips out of it and a Halloweentime trip in 2010.

Now, as for the Rose Bowl and BCS are concerned....so if Jesus goes to the BCS game (depending on UT), you will make a solo DLR trip on January 7th, and if he goes to the Rose Bowl, you will make a solo DLR trip on January 1st - New Year's Day (a Friday, I think)? Well, IF I end up renewing my AP this year, or IF I have any of my extra one-day/one-park tickets left that I can use to upgrade to a Hopper, and IF I am not working (in an office) by that time, I can go with you if you need company (though you may prefer to try a solo day just to see how it feels)!! It all boils down to whether or not an AP renewal is in the stars for me this year. (I have come to the conclusion that money solves almost every problem in life!! If you have lots of money in the bank or in savings, you can just do whatever you want, anytime, problem solved. Renew an AP? Sure! In fact, with money, I would probably renew my AP for the rest of my life - or as long as I can still walk!!:rotfl:)

Yes! I would LOVE the company, especially from you! If we stay somewhere close I could just walk. I think the games (either one) start in the afternoon, so yeah. And if I get tired I could just walk back to the hotel and not be stuck with Jesus having the car in Pasadena.

By the way, did you notice that you, Jasmine and I all got honorable mentions in DisneySuiteFreak's Trip Report (first page, first post, I think)? Our ongoing Trip Reports are becoming legendary!!:lmao:

Woo! I need to go check out DSF's TR!!!! :banana:

[prettyprincessbelle]

So I booked our hotel today. December 2nd through the 5th at the Anaheim Plaza Hotel. I got a super rate at $59/night. Add $4 parking/day comes out to $63/night. I could have gotten a bit cheaper through hotwire, but what bugs me is we always get nice hotels that charge $12/day. Then there goes us trying to get a cheaper rate. So we'll keep this unless we find something else or Hojo comes out with the Entertainment rate for those days. Right now they only have the 2nd.

Anyone stay there before?

[Yakety76]

Just finished reading the birthday portion of your trip report. It sounds and looks like you had a fabulous birthday. Your pictures are great. You and Jesus always have the best smiles. It is obvious you are enjoying yourselves.

I loved seeing the pictures of Innoventions. I am planning on taking the kiddos in there on our next trip. They will love the pirate room...and guitar hero :lmao:

How exciting that you and your mom are planning a trip togther. How fun for the two of you.

[prettyprincessbelle]

Just finished reading the birthday portion of your trip report. It sounds and looks like you had a fabulous birthday. Your pictures are great. You and Jesus always have the best smiles. It is obvious you are enjoying yourselves.

I loved seeing the pictures of Innoventions. I am planning on taking the kiddos in there on our next trip. They will love the pirate room...and guitar hero :lmao:

How exciting that you and your mom are planning a trip togther. How fun for the two of you.

Thank you so much! I had the best birthday! :cheer2:


Innoventions is really cool! Your kids will love it! Especially Guitar Hero. :rotfl: It's really something looked over, so it's hardly crowded. It was a lot of fun!!!

I've been wanting to go on a mother/daughter trip for some time. I'm glad it's finally happening! :yay:

[kaoden39]

I am not a fan of Innoventions, I get real bored on it.:rolleyes1 Maybe I am just getting old.:rotfl:

[Belle Ella]

Speaking of Innoventions - I honestly don't think I've ever been through it before. I love your photos though, so I really need to make sure I add that to my list of things to do next month. Holy Crow!! I officially get to say I'm going next month.

[prettyprincessbelle]

I am not a fan of Innoventions, I get real bored on it.:rolleyes1 Maybe I am just getting old.:rotfl:

:rotfl: Pshaw! You're not old! After maybe 2 times total (not in a trip, just 2 times, ha!) it seems like it would get boring. In the house of the future nothing really changes (except I could go see story time in the Peter Pan room each time, but that's it). Tom Morrow says the same stuff. And Guitar Hero will always be there. ;)

Speaking of Innoventions - I honestly don't think I've ever been through it before. I love your photos though, so I really need to make sure I add that to my list of things to do next month. Holy Crow!! I officially get to say I'm going next month.

Go through it! And go in the Peter Pan for story time! THAT is fun. :3dglasses

WOO! It's already August! Your trip is NEXT MONTH!!!!! :yay: :banana:

[prettyprincessbelle]

Holy cow, my TR was on the second page! Yes, I've been neglecting this.

So our next trip? December 2nd through the 5th. I've already requested the time off from work!

Where are we staying? The Motel 6 Maingate. We got it SUPER cheap. $46/night. And read the reviews, it's nice AND clean! And NOT ugly. It's no frills, but we don't spend too much time in there and as long as it has a TV, we're okay. Plus, the price is great since we try to be budget so we can spend more money in the parks.

We are AP-less as of now. We are hoping and praying Costco comes out with new Deluxe APs with $50 giftcards before we leave. We decided to do Deluxe this time instead of Premium. Jesus will add parking on to his and when I go with my Mom on the Diva trip, I will just buy a blackout day ticket. The other trips we have during that year won't have the days blacked out, so that works perfectly.

:)

ETA: Okay, I checked the Deluxe blackout days, and I will NOT be blacked out on the weekend of the Diva trip. I don't know what I was thinking. The day of my birthday is blacked out, but I don't think we'll be going on my actual day next year. So it's allll good in the hood.

[kaoden39]

Hi!! Long time no see. We were going to be in the perk during those days but things came up and well it isn't going to happen. I look forward to reading your trip report and seeing the pictures. Take lots of pictures for me okay?

[prettyprincessbelle]

Hi!! Long time no see. We were going to be in the perk during those days but things came up and well it isn't going to happen. I look forward to reading your trip report and seeing the pictures. Take lots of pictures for me okay?

Aww! I'm sorry you guys won't be able to go. That's a bummer. :sad2: I'll take plenty of pictures for you! :hug:

[kaoden39]

Aww! I'm sorry you guys won't be able to go. That's a bummer. :sad2: I'll take plenty of pictures for you! :hug:

Thanks Courtney.

I am actually looking forward to going in the Summer instead. We haven't gone in the Summer for over five years and we miss out on so much, so it is all good.

[prettyprincessbelle]

Thanks Courtney.

I am actually looking forward to going in the Summer instead. We haven't gone in the Summer for over five years and we miss out on so much, so it is all good.

That's awesome! ;) The summer is so fun to go. Especially because all the entertainment is running full time and all the rides are up. :thumbsup2 I LOVE looking forward to an upcoming trip. :yay:

[Operator]

Wow, what a fabulous trip report :thumbsup2. Can't belive I read all 37 pages over the last couple of days. What a great way to document your trip with all of the pictures.

[prettyprincessbelle]

Wow, what a fabulous trip report :thumbsup2. Can't belive I read all 37 pages over the last couple of days. What a great way to document your trip with all of the pictures.

Aw, thank you for reading!! :goodvibes :yay: :cloud9:

It's crazy, I take pictures every single time, every single day like I've never been there before. :confused3 :rotfl: But, I like to show my faithful TR readers EVERYTHING we're doing! :teacher: :surfweb: :banana:

[disneyland89]

Last November when my fiance and I went to DLR for a last minute wedding planning trip we stayed at the Motel 6 Maingate. I was little worried at first, but it ended up being great! It is definatly "no frills", but it was very clean and quite. It is also a very short walk to the park. I would definatly stay there again. They were just remodled before we stayed there too.

[prettyprincessbelle]

Last November when my fiance and I went to DLR for a last minute wedding planning trip we stayed at the Motel 6 Maingate. I was little worried at first, but it ended up being great! It is definatly "no frills", but it was very clean and quite. It is also a very short walk to the park. I would definatly stay there again. They were just remodled before we stayed there too.

Whew! Thank you! :worship:

It's over by the Anaheim Garden Walk, yes? We may walk just to see how long it takes. About how many minutes was the walk? (if you remember! i know i don't time it when we walk)

That's what we've been reading. I'm not worried about no hair dryer, shampoo, etc. We always bring that anyways, regardless if the hotel has it. As long as it's clean, I really don't complain. We're not hotel snobs. :3dglasses

I'll take pictures of the room to share!

[disneyland89]

Whew! Thank you! :worship:

It's over by the Anaheim Garden Walk, yes? We may walk just to see how long it takes. About how many minutes was the walk? (if you remember! i know i don't time it when we walk)

That's what we've been reading. I'm not worried about no hair dryer, shampoo, etc. We always bring that anyways, regardless if the hotel has it. As long as it's clean, I really don't complain. We're not hotel snobs. :3dglasses

I'll take pictures of the room to share!

It is very close to the Garden Walk. We walked to the Cheese Cake Factory a couple times. The walk to Disneyland was meaybe 10 minutes:confused3 ....like you said I've never really timed it, I just know it was a short nice walk.

I always bring my own hairdryer and stuff too so all that didnt matter to me either. I am very picky on cleanliness in hotels, especially the showers and toliets and the bathroom at Motel 6 was very clean and nice. It didnt feel dirty at all.

[prettyprincessbelle]

It is very close to the Garden Walk. We walked to the Cheese Cake Factory a couple times. The walk to Disneyland was meaybe 10 minutes:confused3 ....like you said I've never really timed it, I just know it was a short nice walk.

I always bring my own hairdryer and stuff too so all that didnt matter to me either. I am very picky on cleanliness in hotels, especially the showers and toliets and the bathroom at Motel 6 was very clean and nice. It didnt feel dirty at all.

That's good it's a nice, short walk. As much as we walk inside the park, we don't like walking a lot to the park. :confused3 The only other hotel we've stayed at that we've walked to and from the park is the Hojo. If we really like this hotel (I'm sure we will). We may make it our regular go-to hotel. You really can't be the price.

I had read you have to pay extra if you want a mini fridge in your room. I wonder how much extra? Not like we need one. We like keeping our waters in there and any left overs from dinner we manage to take home. We were planning on just taking an ice chest. I think I'll call and ask how much it is.

We plan on eating a Garden Walk again this time. I want to go to Cheesecake Factory, actually. We ate at California Pizza Kitchen in May. Well, we ordered food to go and ate it in the hotel.

As long as it's clean, then it will be all good. I'm the same way about cleanliness. :thumbsup2

[prettyprincessbelle]

So we leave in exactly 30 days from today. WOO!!!

We've been throwing around different hotels, but are most likely going to stay at the Motel 6 unless A) the Hojo comes out with the Entertainment rate for our dates, or B) The Hotel Menage comes out on hotels.com for $69 or cheaper. They usually have pretty cheap rates about 2 weeks or less out. So let's see!!

I still haven't called to make any PS's. I don't know if we even will, but we should because it's the couple days before the CP and the crowds may already be there. I know Jesus wants to eat at Lilo and Stich's for breakfast. I'm thinking we'll do that Saturday the 4th. And since the park closes at 8pm the night before, it shouldn't be too hard for us to get up early and go to the PPH. I think I'll call today.

[QueenDoOver]

Hi Courtney,
I love the last 30 days. It starts to feel so real! I do tend to panic a bit about what I have forgotten or what I have scheduled wrong. This is usually when I start calling and rearranging my priority seatings.

Speaking of which, I would make some for each day even if you don't keep them, they are in your back pocket so you can sit down and eat if you need to. That is the hardest part about the crowded days.

[wazowskiLOVER:)]

Eeeek! Thats so exciting Courtney :) I can't wait for you to see everything and post a bunch of pictures here because I love your TRs! Woo to 30 days !! :woohoo:

[kaoden39]

Thirty days!! Woo hoo!! I am so excited for you Courtney!!:cool1:

[prettyprincessbelle]

Hi Courtney,
I love the last 30 days. It starts to feel so real! I do tend to panic a bit about what I have forgotten or what I have scheduled wrong. This is usually when I start calling and rearranging my priority seatings.

Speaking of which, I would make some for each day even if you don't keep them, they are in your back pocket so you can sit down and eat if you need to. That is the hardest part about the crowded days.

Hi Tracey!!

I'm starting to panic a little. No matter how many times I go, I feel and act like I've never been before. This morning I was thinking I should start packing already! :eek: :lmao:

I'm going to call to make our PS's today. Just like you, even if we don't use all of them, they're there and we don't have to worry about waiting to eat!!!

Eeeek! Thats so exciting Courtney :) I can't wait for you to see everything and post a bunch of pictures here because I love your TRs! Woo to 30 days !! :woohoo:

Hi-ya Jasmine! :banana: I love your TRs tooooo! :grouphug:

Thirty days!! Woo hoo!! I am so excited for you Courtney!!:cool1:

Thankkk youuu! :cheer2: I'm getting soo excited! It's been toooo long!!!

[prettyprincessbelle]

So I wanted to update you that we booked the Hotel Menage last night through hotels.com for $69/night!! I saw it last night (I’ve been checking hotels.com religiously for the past couple weeks) and it was priced $119 the other day and last night it went down all the way to $69. I think that’s the cheapest it ever is. Earlier this year for my birthday we got it for about $52/night. But it was actually $79/night and the third night was free. I’m really excited. We really enjoyed staying there in May. I’m going to email them later this week to request a mini fridge in our room again.

I’m going to call today to make our PS’s. We made a list, but I left it at home. From what I remember, we decided on Lilo and Stitch breakfast for Friday the 4th. I’m thinking a 8:30 or 9:00? Jesus wants to eat at Naples in DTD. I think we’ll do that Wednesday night. We’re going to eat California Pizza Kitchen and bring it back to the hotel one night. And our other dinner will be at Café Orleans. Maybe Friday night? I’ll let you guys know what the final dates and times are after I call today.

So it looks like Costco is NOT going to come out with the Deluxe APs with the $50 gift cards anytime soon. We’re just going to buy the hard AP cards at the Disney Store (they opened a new one right across the street from my work!! WOO!!) and then take those and exchange them for real APs at the bank when we get there. I’ll go do that the day before we leave. While I’m at the Disney Store I’ll get some gift cards with most of our spending money on it. As for our APs, my parents are paying for half of mine (Christmas present). I’m paying for a little less than half of Jesus’ (part of his birthday present). I think I’ll just pay for the parking on his (only he’s getting parking on his) as a little surprise.

Does anyone have any ideas for a birthday present for that kid? This trip is his present (the hotel, part of his AP) but I want to include something else for him. Anyone have any ideas?

[Sherry E]

I am so glad that you and Jesus are getting to go to DLR again for holiday season, Courtney! Your TR from last holiday season was SO much fun! Just in case I am unable to corral anyone to go with me again this year, I will live through your TR.....

But, I must admit, after all the hubbub over whether or not I would get to DLR to see the Halloweentime season stuff this year (and finally getting there), I was walking around 2 weeks ago thinking, "This Halloween stuff is cool, no doubt, but it does not give me the same feeling of 'magic' in every corner of the parks that the holiday season brings." It just doesn't. And I love Halloween. The Halloween decorations are nice 'visuals' to have at DLR, and it is cool to see the flowers in Fall colors and what not...but to me, it feels very much like just sticking some poinsettias in a hotel lobby and calling it Christmas - in other words, sort of a superficial Halloween/holiday feeling at DLR. YOu know what I mean? Not total immersion. BUT, when DLR decks itself out for Christmastime, I really feel the holiday magic through and through, you know what I mean? Every inch of the resort feels immersed in the holiday spirit, from the music to the food to the decorations to the lights, etc. Halloweentime at DLR just does not provide that same feeling throughout the parks.

So, if given the chance - if ever I am faced with only being able to go to DLR once in a year or once every couple of years and I have to pick one time to go - it would surely be the holiday season. I can skip Halloweentime if necessary (especially without an AP!)

[Sherry E]

Oooh, Courtney, I just found out that the Guy Fieri Food Network special about Holidays at DLR is on December 5, the night you get home. It is a one-hour special version of his popular Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, and he filmed it last year during the time I was there at DLR (even though I never saw him). Nancy - YellowMickeyPonchos - met him while he was making a fresh candy cane. I like that it is one hour. Usually the one-hour shows go to WDW stuff, but this whole hour is devoted to holidays at DLR! My favorite! So what a perfect way to cap off your holiday DLR trip, Courtney! You will just be getting in from a glorious DLR holiday trip and you can flip on the Food Netwoek on Saturday night and watch one hour of Guy Fieri at Disneyland making candy canes! (By the way, he is also making gingerbread stuff, eating one of those Yule log cakes and he is riding the holiday rides too, I think I read somewhere else a while back.) I am setting my DVR!!!

http://www.foodnetwork.com/diners-drive-ins-and-dives/guys-disney-holiday/index.html

[prettyprincessbelle]

Yay Sherry!!

I know what you mean about Halloweentime. I was a little bummed we didn't get to go this year, but I wasn't as upset as I would have been if it was Christmas time. With Christmas time you can feel it even if you were to close your eyes. You can smell the Christmas-y at DL. When we went to Halloween time last year, I didn't feel that same magic. And I love Halloween too!

I really hope you get to go for Christmas. Hopefully Shawn and Bridgette had such a super time with you that they would want to go for Christmas. I hope you can talk them into it! That would be SUPER!

I'm excited about the Guy Fieri special! Everything on TV is always about WDW, it's going to be really nice to see something DLR with NO talk of WDW!! I'm going to set my DVR just in case I don't make it to a TV when we get home. And I'll keep an eye out for the reruns too!!

[prettyprincessbelle]

So you know how I booked the Menage for $69/night? Well the day after I booked it, the price went up to $107/night! YIKES!!! Good thing I booked it, huh!?!

So I wanted to post the PS's I made the other day.

Thursday December 3rd:
- Naples in DTD @ 8:15pm

Friday December 4th:
- Lilo and Stitch breakfast at the PCH Grill @ 10:am
- Cafe Orleans @ 6:30pm.

For Wednesday we're going to get California Pizza Kitchen and bring it back to the hotel for dinner. We'll probably stay at the parks from when we arrive in Anaheim at whatever time and stay until closing (9pm) and then go pick up dinner and go to the hotel and check in. Plus if you have an AP, you get 20% off your bill at CPK!!

Thursday Jesus wants to eat Naples. We really like that place. We scheduled a late dinner. The park doesn't close until 9, but we'll leave a little early to go eat dinner. The last seating for Naples is 9:30pm, but we don't know if we can wait that long to eat dinner.

Friday we scheduled at late breakfast. The park opens at 8. We'll see if we get up early, hit the parks, go to breakfast and then go back to the park. I doubt that, but I guess we'll see how early we wake up. Then we're doing Cafe Orleans for an early dinner. We normally get stuffed beyond belief at character meals, so we may either skip lunch or do something super super light. The park closes at midnight that day and Fantasmic is playing.

[prettyprincessbelle]

So now the Menage is on hotels.com for $109/night. Yikes. I'm so so so glad I saw it when I did. Phew.

I am sick. Sick sick sick. I can't go back to work until my fever is gone for a whole 24 hours with no medication. So no work today and absolutely no work tomorrow. Possibly work Wednesday if my fever is gone tomorrow early early morning. Like 6am early. Which I highly doubt. Right now it's at 101. Ew.

So what does this mean to our DL trip? Money! I only have enough vacation/sick time for 1 day. So that means 2 days I will not get paid (if I go back to work Thursday). That paycheck is the paycheck I get the day before we leave. With that paycheck I was planning on paying the other half of my AP (my parents are paying half as a part of my Christmas present) and the rest of our spending money. What to do? I have one more paycheck before the one I'm talking about. So with that one I can spend absolutely NO extra money at all. What I can also do (if this is possible? Does anyone know?) is put what my parents gave me as a down payment for my AP and finance the rest. Is that possible? On the DL site all it says is putting $72 down, but what if I want to put more? I'll call DL tomorrow and ask.

I think my best bet would be just not to spend any extra money. I still gotta get Jesus a birthday present.

[kaoden39]

Oh I am so sorry to hear you are sick. I am still getting over the last of it. I cannot remember the last time the flu got me down so bad. Take care of yourself.:hug:

[prettyprincessbelle]

Hi Michele!! Thank you so much! :hug: I'm glad to hear you're feeling better. I was telling my parents today I don't even remember ever getting the flu. They don't remember either. Huh. :confused3

[kaoden39]

Hi Michele!! Thank you so much! :hug: I'm glad to hear you're feeling better. I was telling my parents today I don't even remember ever getting the flu. They don't remember either. Huh. :confused3

The last time I had the flu I was a little girl, I wasn't even 8 years old. The flu is one of those hit or miss things.

[Sherry E]

Yay Sherry!!

I know what you mean about Halloweentime. I was a little bummed we didn't get to go this year, but I wasn't as upset as I would have been if it was Christmas time. With Christmas time you can feel it even if you were to close your eyes. You can smell the Christmas-y at DL. When we went to Halloween time last year, I didn't feel that same magic. And I love Halloween too!

I really hope you get to go for Christmas. Hopefully Shawn and Bridgette had such a super time with you that they would want to go for Christmas. I hope you can talk them into it! That would be SUPER!

I'm excited about the Guy Fieri special! Everything on TV is always about WDW, it's going to be really nice to see something DLR with NO talk of WDW!! I'm going to set my DVR just in case I don't make it to a TV when we get home. And I'll keep an eye out for the reruns too!!

Yes, it is probably an over-used word when it comes to DLR, but 'magic' is the key ingredient that seems to be abundant during the holiday season at DLR, and that Christmas-y experience can be felt, or smelled, or heard, even if you close your eyes. You may not see the beautiful lights and decorations, but you can smell the gingerbread or smell the peppermint and the hot chocolate. You can hear the Christmas music as it changes styles from Adventureland to Frontierland to New Orleans Square. The holidays are just everywhere you look, every corner of the Resort, in all the restaurants and shops and hotels. Halloweentime doesn't offer that same sort of immersive holiday feeling, even though I love it. It is more of a superficial makeover of the parks (with the exception of the Haunted Mansion Holiday, which is very detailed), and not a very intensive one.

Courtney, when did you get sick? I don't recall you saying that you were starting to feel sick, but then all of a sudden you posted and it sounded like it was already pretty bad, with the fever and all! You got sick last year, but it seemed to be during your DLR holiday trip (wasn't that when Jesus set you up by the window to watch the fireworks?). At least this way, you can knock it all out of your system and be healthy and strong for your upcoming DLR trip. I hope you feel better soon and don't lose too much time (and money) from work.

I seem to be hearing about several people getting whomped with some nasty cases of flu this year, but only one of the people I know was claiming their relative has the swine flu.:rolleyes: I said, doubtfully, "Are you sure it is swine flu....or just a really bad case of the flu?":lmao: I mean, I think a lot of extra-paranoid people forget that sometimes people do just get bad bouts of the flu and it is not "swine flu." But I fear that if anyone like that gets any kind of flu this year, they will be running to the ER, claiming to be dying!

[julianh]

Hi,
I'm one of troughs lurkers, I thought that I would jump in and say that, I enjoy your posts

[prettyprincessbelle]

The last time I had the flu I was a little girl, I wasn't even 8 years old. The flu is one of those hit or miss things.

How long did it take for you to start feeling better? Your fever going down and everything? My fever has been gone since last night, but about 30 minutes ago I started feeling weird again and my dang fever is back! :headache: The flu is a terrible, terrible thing!

Yes, it is probably an over-used word when it comes to DLR, but 'magic' is the key ingredient that seems to be abundant during the holiday season at DLR, and that Christmas-y experience can be felt, or smelled, or heard, even if you close your eyes. You may not see the beautiful lights and decorations, but you can smell the gingerbread or smell the peppermint and the hot chocolate. You can hear the Christmas music as it changes styles from Adventureland to Frontierland to New Orleans Square. The holidays are just everywhere you look, every corner of the Resort, in all the restaurants and shops and hotels. Halloweentime doesn't offer that same sort of immersive holiday feeling, even though I love it. It is more of a superficial makeover of the parks (with the exception of the Haunted Mansion Holiday, which is very detailed), and not a very intensive one.

Courtney, when did you get sick? I don't recall you saying that you were starting to feel sick, but then all of a sudden you posted and it sounded like it was already pretty bad, with the fever and all! You got sick last year, but it seemed to be during your DLR holiday trip (wasn't that when Jesus set you up by the window to watch the fireworks?). At least this way, you can knock it all out of your system and be healthy and strong for your upcoming DLR trip. I hope you feel better soon and don't lose too much time (and money) from work.

I seem to be hearing about several people getting whomped with some nasty cases of flu this year, but only one of the people I know was claiming their relative has the swine flu.:rolleyes: I said, doubtfully, "Are you sure it is swine flu....or just a really bad case of the flu?":lmao: I mean, I think a lot of extra-paranoid people forget that sometimes people do just get bad bouts of the flu and it is not "swine flu." But I fear that if anyone like that gets any kind of flu this year, they will be running to the ER, claiming to be dying!

I have the freaking swine flu!! :rotfl: Well I went to the doctor yesterday and she said that in our county (so it varies where you live?) that they (county medical officials?) are telling doctors to tell all their patients who have the flu and flu symptoms that they have the swine flu. The regular flu isn't going around in our area, just the swine flu. But, she told me not to freak, because for a regular healthy person (like me!), it's just like the regular flu. So she didn't give me Tamiflu or anything because my regular healthy immune system will fight it off. But if I wasn't a regular healthy person, pregnant or elderly, then I would have to worry. And those are the people who are dying (just like from the regular flu!!).

I really think it's the media making it such a huge deal. Yeah, I feel super sick, but I doubt this feels any different than the regular flu. :confused3

I did hear on the news that just the strain of the swine flu is going around and not the regular flu, in the whole country. But I don't know how true that is. :confused3

Hi,
I'm one of troughs lurkers, I thought that I would jump in and say that, I enjoy your posts

Hi!!! Thank you!!!! :goodvibes I feel so special your first post is in my TR!! :yay:

[prettyprincessbelle]

Okay, so this is more useless budget chatter from me.

So a good change of plans for our AP buying. DizMe posted a site for the TSA (teachers, not airlines) and they have a discount for Deluxe APs. Jesus Mom works for administration for a private school and I called and asked her and she would call and order them for us. This will save us $26 each AP. Wonderful! They charge $2.50 per AP for processing, so in total we will be saving $47!!!

We need to call and order them soon. And it takes 3 days for them to come in the mail. So HECK YES for saving money!! That's dinner right there!

[prettyprincessbelle]

OKAY! So, I'm going to call the TSA place on Monday November 30th to get 2 Deluxe APs overnighted to me to arrive on Tuesday December 1st. I'll have to pay $15 shipping, but whatever, they'll get here on time and no crazy budgeting and we'll all be happy. :)

[prettyprincessbelle]

For those of you who either have Verizon wireless or internet capabilities on your cell phone and don't have Verizon, have you checked out the DLR mobile site?

With Verizon wireless and certain phones you can download the app and it tells you wait times for rides, maps of the parks, where the potties are, eateries, etc. (Of course you gotta pay!)

I have AT&T, so on my phone I went to m.disneyland.com and it gives you a site with a list of all the eateries, attractions, ATMs, potties, lockers, first aid, etc. It even gives you what the times are for the parks to open and close, parades and F! It's really hand if you don't want to carry a Times Guide around or you can't remember where an ATM is. I saved it to my favorites on my phone. Really neat idea, Disney!! :thumbsup2

We leave in 2 WEEKS from tomorrow! :banana: I have a couple things to do before we go:

- Pack
- Call the hotel and reserve a mini fridge and a pool view **
- Buy a little bit of snacks
- Call to buy our APs

** Last time we stayed at the Menage, I emailed them to their email that's on their website and a worker named Tiffany emailed me back to confirm we would have a mini fridge upon check-in and a pool view. She did awesome because we had both and I didn't even have to ask when we checked in.

So when I booked the hotel this time, I emailed the email that's on their website to request the same again, and a couple days later I got no response. I found the Tiffany girl's email in my email and I emailed her. Did I get a response from her? No. I don't know what's going on, but I'm going to just call tomorrow and do it the old fashion way.

Oh and after we started going over our PS's, we realized we are planning to eat at Naples and California Pizza Kitchen and it's the same dang food. So I made birthday boy pick and he chose Naples. We decided to have room service again from the hotel, last time it was really good!

[Leggyb]

I just wanted to let you know that I love your trip report(s)! I like your style! Oh and thanks for all the Hotel Menage tips and pictures.. I really want to stay there now!

[prettyprincessbelle]

I just wanted to let you know that I love your trip report(s)! I like your style! Oh and thanks for all the Hotel Menage tips and pictures.. I really want to stay there now!

Aww, thank you so much! And thank you for reading! :hug: :worship:

We really enjoyed the Menage. I probably wouldn't pay more than $70/night for it, but we're cheap when it comes to what we pay for hotels anyways. I'll take more pictures of the room again!!

[prettyprincessbelle]

Oh yeah, I called the Menage earlier this week and requested our pool view and fridge. So that's taken care of.

I was going to order our APs through the TSA, they were selling the Deluxes for $263, well they sold out and are not getting new ones until December 4th! The day after we leave. So we're just buying ours with no discount. Boo. I'm going to go to the Disney Store by my work on my way home and pick up the APs they have there. And load up a gift card. I'll do that the Monday before we leave. I'm kind of bummed because we're not getting that discount. And I wish Costco would come out with those APs with a gift card, but no, they won't.

[Yakety76]

You are getting so close! Have a wonderful time. I cannot wait to read all about it.

[kaoden39]

I am so looking forward to reading about your trip. I am kind of planning a trip for June after the kids get out of school. I am so going this summer. I told Scotty that I am considering going to the ladies only trip if he doesn't commit to a family trip in June.

[prettyprincessbelle]

You are getting so close! Have a wonderful time. I cannot wait to read all about it.

Thank you so much! I can't wait to go! :cool1:

I am so looking forward to reading about your trip. I am kind of planning a trip for June after the kids get out of school. I am so going this summer. I told Scotty that I am considering going to the ladies only trip if he doesn't commit to a family trip in June.

Thanks, dude. I really hope you go in June! If not, you ARE going on the ladies only trip, no ifs or buts about it!!!

[prettyprincessbelle]

So instead of worrying about my budget this trip, I'm just going to put my AP on the payment plan and probably just pay if off next month. For a Deluxe it's only $18/month. Sweet!

[kaoden39]

So instead of worrying about my budget this trip, I'm just going to put my AP on the payment plan and probably just pay if off next month. For a Deluxe it's only $18/month. Sweet!

Hey that's not bad at all.

[prettyprincessbelle]

Hey that's not bad at all.

I know. And you can pay it off anytime, you're not tied to the 12 month contract. It's $72 down and no interest. Works for me. I'm almost positive they take it out monthly out of your bank account, so I don't have to worry about paying it on time. Plus that gives us more spending money for this trip.

[kaoden39]

I know. And you can pay it off anytime, you're not tied to the 12 month contract. It's $72 down and no interest. Works for me. I'm almost positive they take it out monthly out of your bank account, so I don't have to worry about paying it on time. Plus that gives us more spending money for this trip.

Wow, that is good.

[prettyprincessbelle]

Wow, that is good.

It’s something like that. I’m going to call today to get the details, because I don’t want to show up at the AP bank and be surprised. I need to see if they accept more than $72 as down payment. I think I’ll go buy a one day park hopper and just upgrade that and that will count as my down payment.

I went and bought snacks yesterday. Monday I will go and cash in all our coins and Tuesday I’ll go get Jesus’ AP and my hopper ticket and put our spending moolah on gift cards.

[prettyprincessbelle]

I just wanted to share that we changed our hotel from the Menage to the Hojo. We got the Entertainment rate for all 3 nights. I booked the Deluxe room. It came out to the same price, but we don't have to pay $30 parking AND we're not going to add parking onto Jesus' pass, so that saves us a total of $109!! YES!!!

[kaoden39]

Oh that is good. I think Hojo's is better especially because of the location. Woohoo. It is so close.:cool1:

[prettyprincessbelle]

I know! When I called Jesus to tell him, he said do it!! As much as he loved the Menage, he said he felt more at home at the Hojo. And it has a micro and fridge.

Now I need an Entertainment Card! All the stores near me sell the dang books for $35!!!

[kaoden39]

Now remember that I want to see lots of pictures and hear all about it.

[prettyprincessbelle]

For you, Michele, anything! ;)

I take pictures like I've never been there before. :rotfl: And I remember all you faithful TR readers and that pictures are FAAAR more interesting than words! :thumbsup2

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!! popcorn:: :banana:

I'm packing this weekend! :woohoo:

[prettyprincessbelle]

Oh yeah, so I went to the Disney Store yesterday and they had no Deluxe APs. But they had Premiums and one of the So Cal ones. AND they had WDW APs!! What the heck am I going to do with a WDW AP?!!? I thought it was so strange.

So I'm just going to go to Vons and get Jesus' AP there. I'm going to buy me a 1 day PH online through DL.com and print it out and then upgrade that to an AP and put it on the payment plan. I called DL Guest Services yesterday and the CM told me you can upgrade any PH to an AP and put it on the payment plan. They just subtract what you paid already and then divide by 12.

I just need to go cash our coins and put our spending money on gift cards. We leave in 5 days!

[Sherry E]

Woo hoo! Your trip is a-comin' up fast! I am particularly eager to find out more details about the AP payment plan and how it works when you get there, since I have been looking into that myself. For example, if you activate your new AP on the 2nd of December, will they deduct the monthly payment on the 2nd of each month? Or if you activate on the 27th of the month, do they take out the $$$ on the 27th of every month? Or do they pick their own day, like the 15th of each month?

I wish I had seen your post about needing an Entertainment Card before now. I am sure you already have one by now, but I am pretty sure I have an extra one I could have given you. Now there is not enough time to mail one to you even if didn't have one! (Unless you wanted to stop by and pick it up from me on your way to DLR.)

I am so excited for you! I don't have any set plans yet, so you know I am hanging on every detail of your TR for the recap of the magic that awaits you! And don't get sick on this trip like last year!:lmao:

[prettyprincessbelle]

Hi Sherry!! I haven't seen you on here in a while! I hope you're doing good. I miss seeing your posts!

I got an Entertainment card from Steph (21yankees). She popped it in the mail yesterday, so I should get it Monday. Thank you though!

I don't know about what day they take out the money either. I'll give you all the details when I get mine. I'm going to put down the price of a 1 day PH, so my monthly payments for a Deluxe will be slightly less. I'm just hoping for no lines at the bank when we get there!

[Sherry E]

Hi Sherry!! I haven't seen you on here in a while! I hope you're doing good. I miss seeing your posts!

I got an Entertainment card from Steph (21yankees). She popped it in the mail yesterday, so I should get it Monday. Thank you though!

I don't know about what day they take out the money either. I'll give you all the details when I get mine. I'm going to put down the price of a 1 day PH, so my monthly payments for a Deluxe will be slightly less. I'm just hoping for no lines at the bank when we get there!

Hi, Courtney! OH, I haven't forgotten you or any of my friends here! I have been busy, stressed and also trying to get together some sort of impromptu DLR holiday trip for myself (more on that saga in my TR - ugh....:sad2:). From catching up on a few threads on th DIS, though, it seems like a lot has happened in the last couple of weeks...and some of it being very sad. (I had absolutely NO clue about poor Dawn/Fairykin until today. That is just awful...and shocking, quite frankly. I can't believe she won't be with us anymore. She was a part of the DIS family here!)

Anyway, just in case your Entertainment Card from Steph does not arrive in time, let me know. I am sure it will, but just in case. As long as you and Jesus don't mind swinging by my place on your way to Anaheim, I will gladly give you this extra card I have!

So since you are doing the payment plan for the AP, can't that be done as a regular renewal (like where you don't have to go to the DL Bank/AP Processing Center but can just take care of it at the ticket booths), or does it have to be treated as a whole new AP deal? I thought that all renewal people had to do was go to the booths and pay in whatever way (or set up the playment plan) there and could bypass the hideosu lines at the Bank/Processing Center? In any case, yes, let me know all the details of how that goes when you get back!

[Sherry E]

Courtney, may I make a request of you (as a friend and as a DIS mod!);)) for your photo-taking endeavors? This is just in case I don't make it to DLR myself this holiday season. People chuckle at me for this, but I am very curious to see as many of these Christmas trees that are scattered about the Resort as possible. There are many overlooked ones hiding in shops, and from the 2003 article I just read last month, each tree has its own theme to its given location. So, much like with the weather vanes and the bathroom signs and the different statuettes around the resort, I think that scouting out the different trees could be interesting. The article I saw from 2003 showed the tree in Coke Corner, which had its own unique ornaments that were colored to match the color scheme in Coke Corner, the trees (there were a few) in World Of Disney (one was Princess themed and I can't recall the others), and a couple of other places. I am thinking that the Christmas trees in frontierland must have little Western themes to them, much like the huge tree in the GCH lobby has a sort of rustic feel. The Adventureland Bazaar tree must be unusual. I would love to know what they do with the Tomorrowland shop trees. The trees in the Fantasyland shops are probably cool. They are all over, in all the restaurants and shops and window displays, and they probably all have their own styles to them.

So can you try to remember to get a tree picture in any of the shops and restaurants you go into - just, specifically, of the out of the way trees that most of us will overlook? Obviously, the Main Street tree and the DTD tree, everyone will see. But I would love to see what the tree in Pooh's Corner looks like, for example, or if the tree in the Candy Palace is candy-themed!! I know it will be a hassle if you don't happen to be going into any of these places, but just the shops or restaurants you do go into. I have a feeling this is yet another area where the famous Disney attention to detail excels, and many of us have been missing it because we don't pay attention when we are there!

[prettyprincessbelle]

Okay! I will definitely let you know if I don't get the entertainment card in time! Thank you so much, Sherry!

I don't think we count as renewals for APs? I think it has to be within a certain time frame, no? But I do know they use your same picture from your last AP. I'm not sure if it's within the same year since your last one expired that they can still use it or what. But, I know Jesus is going to get the Deluxe AP card that they sell at Vons and I will get a PH from Vons. I'm thinking of just taking those to Guest Services or a Ticket booth, but I was wondering if they need to be scanned by the scanners at the turnstiles in order to be activated? :confused3 So we would have to go the bank inside DL?

Oh yes, I will take a picture of every Christmas tree I see!!!! How exciting!! I'm not sure if we're going to get to the GCH or DLH, but throughout DL, DCA and when we go to PPH for Lilo and Stitch, I will take pictures of allllll the trees!!!! :woohoo:

[prettyprincessbelle]

Oh my gosshhhh! We leave day after tomorrow! Gasp!

On my lunch, I went and put some of our spending/food budget on a gift card. I got a cute Christmas-y one with Mickey and Minnie. Tomorrow I'm going to go cash our coins and buy an AP and PH. That's all I really need to do. And finish packing.

Last night I was having a hard time deciding what to pack for at night. I was thinking 2 layers of long sleeves and a sweatshirt. A scarf, gloves, long thermal undies (pants, really), jeans and my Ugg boots. I'll bring a heavy poofy jacket just in case. During the day it's still going to be a tad chilly, in the high 60's. I'm going to wear a long sleeve shirt and jeans. I'll bring a hoodie in case I get cold (I get cold easily, especially in DL with all the shade and being indoors in the queues and stuff).

Wooooo!

[kaoden39]

I am sitting and watching View From The Bay, a show from San Francisco that is actually live right now from Disneyland and they are wearing short sleeves and they said the weather is lovely.

[prettyprincessbelle]

I am sitting and watching View From The Bay, a show from San Francisco that is actually live right now from Disneyland and they are wearing short sleeves and they said the weather is lovely.

Woo!

Wednesday is supposed to be 70, Thursday 73, Friday 71, and Saturday 69. At night it's going to be in the mid 40's.

:yay:

I'm pretty much packed. Woo!

[kaoden39]

The weather sounds great for this week. That's wonderful, I hope you have fun.

[prettyprincessbelle]

Thanks, Michele!! :)

Where's everyone else, hmmmm?

[Sherry E]

I am here, Courtney! I can't believe your trip is here (just about)!!!:cool1::cool1::santa: Remember, when you get back on the 5th, flip on the Guy Fieri special on the Food Network!

I am still trying to figure out how to get down to DLR. December crept up much faster than I expected!! So your TR will get me through if I am not able to go. I cannot fathom missing out on the DLR holiday activities and merriment, but my - as Kerri called them - "friends" are being flakes again. I swear, had I known for sure that they would only be good for one trip this year (a day trip at that), I would have totally skipped Halloweentime and gone with a December trip. But I will explain about this more in my own TR (which should be called the NO-Trip Report at this point!:lmao:).

Anyway, I am so excited for you that your trip is here - it seems like it has been so long since you were last at DLR!

[wazowskiLOVER:)]

Oh my goodness! I've been so MIA on the DIS and I come back to you leaving for a trip TOMORROW !?!?!?!?

EEEEEEK! I'm sooo excited for you Courtney. I do have to admit I miss hearing from you, Sherry, and Kerri! There is no way for me to describe on how much I've been sidetracked from the DIS to other forums. Michele knows because she sees my twitter ! I really can't wait to hear about your trip when you get back. I am a little sad that I'm not going to DLR for the Christmas decorations! My mom was just saying the other day that she has the urge just to leave and drive there for one night! If only! Have a ton of fun and I'm so excited for you !!!

[prettyprincessbelle]

I am here, Courtney! I can't believe your trip is here (just about)!!!:cool1::cool1::santa: Remember, when you get back on the 5th, flip on the Guy Fieri special on the Food Network!

I am still trying to figure out how to get down to DLR. December crept up much faster than I expected!! So your TR will get me through if I am not able to go. I cannot fathom missing out on the DLR holiday activities and merriment, but my - as Kerri called them - "friends" are being flakes again. I swear, had I known for sure that they would only be good for one trip this year (a day trip at that), I would have totally skipped Halloweentime and gone with a December trip. But I will explain about this more in my own TR (which should be called the NO-Trip Report at this point!:lmao:).

Anyway, I am so excited for you that your trip is here - it seems like it has been so long since you were last at DLR!

Hi Hi!!!! I have the Guy Fieri special set on the DVR in the living room! :woohoo:

I really hope you get to go. Your "friends" are being flakes? Bleh! What are their excuses now?

:wizard: for you to get to DLR soon!! And I'll take a million pictures for you. And of the Christmas trees! :santa:

Oh my goodness! I've been so MIA on the DIS and I come back to you leaving for a trip TOMORROW !?!?!?!?

EEEEEEK! I'm sooo excited for you Courtney. I do have to admit I miss hearing from you, Sherry, and Kerri! There is no way for me to describe on how much I've been sidetracked from the DIS to other forums. Michele knows because she sees my twitter ! I really can't wait to hear about your trip when you get back. I am a little sad that I'm not going to DLR for the Christmas decorations! My mom was just saying the other day that she has the urge just to leave and drive there for one night! If only! Have a ton of fun and I'm so excited for you !!!

Jasmine! Where have you been all my life!!!

I can't believe we're leaving tomorrow! ACK! I missed hearing from you too. I hope everything is okay with you!! Busy busy girl!!

You guys should just wake up and drive down here! Wooo!!! :banana:

[goofycathy]

I just spent soooooo long reading all your TR's and PTR and they are awesome. You and your BF are the cutest ever....cant wait to read all about your trip when you get back! have fun! popcorn::

[Sherry E]

Hi Hi!!!! I have the Guy Fieri special set on the DVR in the living room! :woohoo:

I really hope you get to go. Your "friends" are being flakes? Bleh! What are their excuses now?

:wizard: for you to get to DLR soon!! And I'll take a million pictures for you. And of the Christmas trees! :santa:

I can't wait for Guy's special on Saturday! I am even re-recording the Samantha Brown Disney Holiday special that airs tomorrow on Travel Channel, and there was an amazing WDW Holiday special on HGTV the other night, so I am trying to fully immerse myself in all things Disney Holiday, but hopefully I will be able to go to DLR myself and soak in the Christmas cheer.

Yes, the friends are being flakes. I posted all about it (the non-update) in my TR this monring. It is getting to the point where it is not just frustrating. They are being rude and inconsiderate and taking things (or me) for granted, and it is really ticking me off now. There are plenty of people in the world who would LOVE to go to DLR, and would LOVE to have a friend who is nice enough to plan everything and usually pay for most everything, and they will never have the chance to go, but my flaky friends don't seem to realize that they are lucky.

Yes, I can't wait to see the trees, as many as you can capture!! Thank you for taking on that mission for me, Courtney!:hug: I mean, I am curious about the most random, obscure trees. Like what kind of tree is in the gift shop in Frontierland, or in the New Orleans Square shops? What do the trees look like in the DCA shops (I did not pay any attention to those trees in DCA last year - at all!)? Does the tree in Coke Corner still have the red and white ornaments to match the color scheme? Last year, my stupid 35 mm camera died just as I was trying to get photos of Mickey's and Minnie's trees in front of their houses in ToonTown, so I totally missed those. I am really interested to see if each tree kind of has a theme that fits its land or designated area or fits the theme of whatever shop or restaurant it is located in!! How exciting!!!:cool1::cool1::santa:

[Yakety76]

Have a wonderful trip. Cannot wait to read all about it when you return. :goodvibes

[prettyprincessbelle]

I just spent soooooo long reading all your TR's and PTR and they are awesome. You and your BF are the cutest ever....cant wait to read all about your trip when you get back! have fun! popcorn::

Aww, thank you so much!!! :worship:

I can't wait to go!!! I'll have tons to report and tons of pictures when I come back. Stay tuned!

I can't wait for Guy's special on Saturday! I am even re-recording the Samantha Brown Disney Holiday special that airs tomorrow on Travel Channel, and there was an amazing WDW Holiday special on HGTV the other night, so I am trying to fully immerse myself in all things Disney Holiday, but hopefully I will be able to go to DLR myself and soak in the Christmas cheer.

Yes, the friends are being flakes. I posted all about it (the non-update) in my TR this monring. It is getting to the point where it is not just frustrating. They are being rude and inconsiderate and taking things (or me) for granted, and it is really ticking me off now. There are plenty of people in the world who would LOVE to go to DLR, and would LOVE to have a friend who is nice enough to plan everything and usually pay for most everything, and they will never have the chance to go, but my flaky friends don't seem to realize that they are lucky.

Yes, I can't wait to see the trees, as many as you can capture!! Thank you for taking on that mission for me, Courtney!:hug: I mean, I am curious about the most random, obscure trees. Like what kind of tree is in the gift shop in Frontierland, or in the New Orleans Square shops? What do the trees look like in the DCA shops (I did not pay any attention to those trees in DCA last year - at all!)? Does the tree in Coke Corner still have the red and white ornaments to match the color scheme? Last year, my stupid 35 mm camera died just as I was trying to get photos of Mickey's and Minnie's trees in front of their houses in ToonTown, so I totally missed those. I am really interested to see if each tree kind of has a theme that fits its land or designated area or fits the theme of whatever shop or restaurant it is
located in!! How exciting!!!:cool1::cool1::santa:

Your friends are very lucky, Sherry. Us Dis Sisters (Kerri, Jasmine and me!) all love you and are very thankful and lucky to have you as a friend. I wish we all lived closer (and closer to DL!) so we could all go together all the time!! I really hope they realize what an awesome person you are. And especially to spend time with DL with you is even better. :hug:

I watched the HGTV special and for some reason was thinking they would show DLR, but no, they didn't. It was still interesting. Through the whole resort there are like 1300 Christmas trees! That's insane! It was something like that. Totally crazy. I am ready to take all those tree pictures for you! :yay: Oh and I had a dream the other night (nightmare?) that I went to DLR with NO CAMERA! I was freaking the heez out! It was terrifying! :eek:

Have a wonderful trip. Cannot wait to read all about it when you return. :goodvibes

Thank you soooooo much!!!! :hippie: :goodvibes

[kaoden39]

Tomorrow! Tomorrow! Oh boy it's tomorrow!

[Sherry E]

Woo hoo, Courtney! You are back home now! I can't wait to start hearing all about the trip and seeing photos! I know you are probaby tired and resting, but never mind all that rest and let's get going on the TR!;):lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao: Just kidding! You got back just in time too, because it supposed to rain quite substantially in the next couple of days. And I know lots of folks love Disneyland in the rain, but unless you have a waterproof protective gizmo for your camera, taking photos can be a real pain.

And did you watch the Guy Fieri DLR Holiday show? I was commenting on it in that Guy Fieri DLR Holiday Special thread, but I thought it was really interesting and fun.

[prettyprincessbelle]

Oh my gosh I'm home!! And I rested all day and I'm still tired!!!

I'm uploading our first day of pictures on photobucket right now, I'll probably officially start the TR Tuesday or even tomorrow.

Here's a few thoughts though!

Wednesday and Thursday during the day was fantastic, the crowds were minimal and the weather was so nice.

Thursday and especially Friday night the crowds were INSANE. Friday night's 9:00pm Fantasmic was cancelled. I'm not sure if 10:30s played or not.

If you do not have a Premium AP and you use your AP 2 times for dining discounts, you will get a 20% merchandise coupon on the bottom of your receipt. We got 2 (one on my AP and one on Jesus'). They came in handy for our shopping we did Saturday!

I was so thankful we made PS's for Cafe Orleans for Friday night, they were taking NO walkups at all. We were 20 minutes earlier than our PS and we had to wait until the time of our PS (7:40pm). So many people were getting turned down.

Okay, so I will be back!

[kaoden39]

Welcome back!!

I can hardly wait to read your trip report and see the pictures!!

[prettyprincessbelle]

Welcome back!!

I can hardly wait to read your trip report and see the pictures!!

Thanks, Michele! It's coming soon. I'm going to start tonight and I'll post as soon as I get to 25 pictures! WOO! :cool1:

[prettyprincessbelle]

I was home sick today! AGAIN! What the heez!? Thank goodness it's just a cold. I should have started this during the day, but I was sleeping.

Okay, everyone ready?

[Sherry E]

I am! I am!:banana::yay:

[prettyprincessbelle]

Wednesday, December 2nd - DLR Day 1

So we got a late start this day. We were planning on leaving Oxnard between 9am and 10am. We didn't get on the freeway until almost 11, I think? We had an issue with a hoodie that I bought Jesus from Old Navy the night before. They were on sale for $20, so Tuesday night I went and bought myself and him one. Well, when he tried on the one I bought him Wednesday morning, the sleeve was sewn all weird and it he couldn't put his arm through the hole. SO, we decided to just go to Old Navy and return it. Well, Old Navy doesn't open until 10am, by the time we got ready to go, it was 10am. We ended up going to the Old Navy in Thousand Oaks (which is on the way to DL for us, about 20 minutes from us). So we stopped at Old Navy, exchanged the hoodie and we were on our way! Oh and we also had to stop by my house to get the receipt and go get gas. :banana:

We got to DL at around 12:30 I believe. I need to check the pictures on my computer (I'm on my parents). I went and checked us into the Hojo and was surprised that our room was ready. We were in building 2 on the first floor. We had a patio and our room was facing the garden pool. It was very very quiet and we were really glad we chose the Hojo for this stay (more on this later!).

This is our room.

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The TV and work desk.

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This awesome bench thing we put our baggage on.

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Microwave, fridge, super cool coffee maker.

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Table and chairs.

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I didn't take a picture of the bathroom, but it had 2 sinks, a potty and a shower. It was big enough that the both of us could do our hair and not bump each other. We will definitely be staying in building 2 again! Plus the beds were very super really comfy. :cloud9:

This was our buddy for the trip. Christmas Stitch!

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We got ready and headed to the parks. It took us about 7 minutes to walk to the Esplanade. It took us about 2 walks to DL to figure out a short cut, but before that, we walked by Pirates Cove at the Hojo.

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Yay!! The turnstiles!

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As soon as we got our tickets scanned, the CM who scanned our tickets kept telling us and other CMs "look at the bird!!" and there was a hawk sitting right on this fence. It was soo pretty and was just looking around. By the time I went to take a picture, he flew right over our heads. But I did catch him flying. Do you see him? He's right above the bush and kind of blends in with the scanning computer things.

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Our first thing was to go to the AP processing center and upgrade my PH to an AP and exchange Jesus' AP voucher to a real AP. So off we go.

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My first Christmas tree picture. Sherry E gave me a mission to take a picture of every Christmas tree I came across and I had a hard time with this. Most of the Christmas trees were in the stores, but I still took as many pictures as I could!

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As we were walking by the Coke Corner, Jasmine and Aladdin were coming out of that backstage door that's right there. I tried to get a picture, but this is the best I got.

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We finally made it to the bank and the line wasn't very long at all, maybe about 5 people in front of us. We get to the front of the line and the CM who we got was very nice. I went first and to put your AP on the payment plan is very very easy. My payments came out to $16/month. They ask if you have an ATM or credit card that you want to your payment automatically taken out of. And they used the same picture from my last AP (which I was very happy with). I signed a contract and I was done! Plus they had my new address in their system, which I have no idea how they got it. Jesus then got his AP and we were on our way!

Our new APs! They have celebration balloons on them!

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The wait board. No lines really except for Autopia. Huh.

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We made a left and headed to Adventureland.

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And saw that the line for Indy was only 10 minutes so we got in line.

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I didn't time our wait, but it was about 10 minutes. Once you get to the stairs, I chose the stairs on the right hand side and we just passed everyone and ended up going straight down the next set of stairs and right away the CM asked for a party of 2 and we were ready to board! The girls next to us never been on it before and they were freaking out the whole time, it was amusing.

After that we figured out we were hungry, so Hungry Bear it was. Looking back at my other TRs, we always eat there our first meal. I don't know why!

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The train went by as we were waiting in line to order.

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We both ordered cheese burgers, I got mine with apples and Jesus got his with fries. We got onion rings to share.

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Ahh, that meal was so good. I cleaned my plate and ate all my apples! Yummy!

The Mark Twain came on by..

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...CONT...

[Sherry E]

I love that the bird was so comfortable around people to just be hanging out by the turnstiles! I guess it is used to all those thousands of people piling into DLR every day.

Oh no! The Christmas tree mission was hard? I figured most of the 'good' trees (the overlooked ones) were in shops or restaurants, but was it hard to get near them? That si kind of what I thought - that maybe if people are crowded around the trees, it would be hard to snap photos.

As for the AP, where is the AP processing center now? By the Plaza Pavilion? Is that the new Bank? And how much did you pay up front to get the monthly payment so low? It must have been more than the $72 they require, right? Also, on what date every month do they deduct the payment? Do they select a day of their own or do they just choose the same date you came in to get the AP every month?

Anyway, I am tuned in, so can't wait for the rest of the fun and merriment!!!:santa::cool1:

[Yakety76]

Sorry that you have been sick.

I loved the coffee maker at the HOJO. DH had to go buy me one for Christmas after our stay there. You two figured out the short cut after only two walks to DL? I don't think I figured it out until our last day...and that was because DH showed me.

Having an AP sounds like such a great deal. Makes me want to move closer so I could go more often and have a need for an AP. :laughing:

Great start. Cannot wait to read more.

[prettyprincessbelle]

...CONT...

So after our delicious lunch, we went to the bathrooms that are right there in the downstairs eating area and headed back down the little hill and into NOS. We stopped at HMH and the standby wait was something like 13 minutes so we got in line. They had the whole queue open, so we got to see the pet cemetary.

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A squirrel? Skunk?

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This was that crazy wood thing that Jasmine so beautifully took a picture of last year.

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Stitch waiting in line.

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I do like the HMH overlay. I like the original better, but I do enjoy the overlay. We wandered around NOS and made our way to Frontierland. As we were passing the ROA, Tiana's Showboat Jubilee was playing. The costumes, music, everything was fantastic. We should have stopped to watch it, but we didn't. I didn't even get pictures of it.

We made it to BTMRR and the line was again, 10 minutes.

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With not very many people in line, I got to stop and take pictures of everything!

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I always have so much laughing and laughing on this ride. Ahh, so fun!

We walked over toward Big Thunder Ranch or whatever it is called and saw reindeer Pluto!

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And Santa's reindeer, And I learned this yesterday, male reindeer shed their antlers before winter, so all of Santa's reindeer are girls! Interesting, huh?

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Reindeer are really smelly. Like smelly livestock. Blech.

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This one was drinking by herself.

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We walked through and came out in Fantasyland.

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I just love Fantasyland!

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Wheelchair and stroller parking in front of Monstro!

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We didn't ride anything in Fantasyland and just went to Tomorrowland.

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We went inside the store that's the exit of Star Tours (what's the name of this store?). And they have the coolest stuff in here. Like this awesome shirt (they have a pin with the same thing).

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And this super cool piggy bank.

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...CONT...

[prettyprincessbelle]

I love that the bird was so comfortable around people to just be hanging out by the turnstiles! I guess it is used to all those thousands of people piling into DLR every day.

Oh no! The Christmas tree mission was hard? I figured most of the 'good' trees (the overlooked ones) were in shops or restaurants, but was it hard to get near them? That si kind of what I thought - that maybe if people are crowded around the trees, it would be hard to snap photos.

As for the AP, where is the AP processing center now? By the Plaza Pavilion? Is that the new Bank? And how much did you pay up front to get the monthly payment so low? It must have been more than the $72 they require, right? Also, on what date every month do they deduct the payment? Do they select a day of their own or do they just choose the same date you came in to get the AP every month?

Anyway, I am tuned in, so can't wait for the rest of the fun and merriment!!!:santa::cool1:

Another CM said that the hawk was there to regulate Mickey's family members. :eek: :rotfl:

Most of the trees were in the stores and some stores didn't have trees (like the Star Tours store, well I didn't see one, and Jesus and I were on the look out). There were a lot of trees near the ornament displays in the stores. Pooh's Corner had a very cute themed tree that I took a picture of.

My payments are going to be taken out every month on the 2nd (the day I got my AP). The CM didn't tell me this, but they took out my first months payment that day. I'm sure it said it in the contract though. I put the price of a 1 day PH down, so $97. And I got the Deluxe, so it came out to $16/month. And yeah, the new bank is the Plaza Pavilion. It's set up just like the old bank was.

More is coming!

Sorry that you have been sick.

I loved the coffee maker at the HOJO. DH had to go buy me one for Christmas after our stay there. You two figured out the short cut after only two walks to DL? I don't think I figured it out until our last day...and that was because DH showed me.

Having an AP sounds like such a great deal. Makes me want to move closer so I could go more often and have a need for an AP. :laughing:

Great start. Cannot wait to read more.

Hiya! :goodvibes

Thank you! I feel okay now, just super congested.

Yeah, I loved that coffee maker too! It was soo neat! The short cut through the pool area? That's where we went, but it didn't work when the pool was closed, the gates automatically lock themselves. But we went through the pool area and made a right into that parking lot and went that way. It was a lot quicker then going around and through the front!

I love having an AP, I have no excuses why we can't go! :yay: You should move closer, just to be close to Disneyland, that's soo worth it! :rotfl:

[prettyprincessbelle]

...CONT...

We then went on Buzz Lightyear and I lost, again. This ride is hard to me, I guess it's my hand eye coordination? I tried to take a picture of our scores, but I couldn't get it.

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After Buzz, it was around quarter to 4, so we decided to head over to DCA.

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C is for Courtney!

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We went into the Greetings from California store and I found a Christmas tree!

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And another one!

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And one more!

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They were all near the ornament displays.

I have no idea why we went to DCA just to look in the store. I think because we were looking for a birthday present for Jesus' Mom? Her birthday is the same day as his (the 5th) and he was planning on using his Fun Card to get his Mom something (aww). So the whole trip we were looking for something she would enjoy. I think that's why we went there. Because then we left! It was starting to get cold, so we wanted to change and then come back (the park closed at 9pm that day).

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We walked by to our lovely hotel, the Hojo!

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So our plan was to go to Garden Walk and get some dinner from California Pizza Kitchen, eat, and then head back to the parks for fireworks and closing. We also wanted to take some clothes to the dryer down the hall and freshen them up. So we change, get our clothes together and head to the laundry room. The dryer only takes quarters and all we have is 50 cents and dollar bills, (it was a dollar for 45 minutes of drying). There were no change machines in the area, so Jesus said "put it in the soda machine and then press the button to get you money back." So I do that, and the machine won't give me my dollar back. Then I put my 50 cents in just to buy a soda (they cost $1.50) and it wouldn't read my 50 cents! So it was saying it had a dollar in there and it wouldn't come out! The machine took my $1.50!!! We go back to the room and I call the front desk to tell them their machine stole my money, the front desk girl tells me to go down there and she'll refund my $1.50, sweet. I also needed to get change to use the dryer, so I'll do that while I'm over there too. Well before I decided to head over there, I wanted to unpack my clothes so they wouldn't wrinkle, and my shampoo bottle exploded in my bag! The only thing that got covered in shampoo was my DCA sweatshirt. Boo! So Jesus my hero takes it and washes it in the bath tub while I go get my $1.50 and some change. When I come back he's still trying to get the soap suds out! I suggested we just wash it, but it would have taken too long especially with our plans for dinner, and he said he could get all the suds out just fine. After a couple minutes he does and we had fun wringing the thing out so it wasn't soaking wet and after that we were ready to take my sweatshirt and our other clothes to the dryers. We go back to the laundry room and all the dryers are full! ARGH! The one with the least amount of time was 35 minutes. Ohhhh boy. It was already like 6 something and we were hungry. So we just decided to call it a night from going to the parks and just go get dinner, bring it back and watch TV.

We waited another 40 minutes and went back to put our stuff in the dryer. By the time our clothes was dry (and my sweater was clean with no shampoo spots!) it was close to 8. I called California Pizza Kitchen to place our order and we headed to Garden Walk. If you have an AP, you get a 20% discount, so this made our bill less than $40. And we ordered an appetizer, 2 entrees and a dessert. And the guy was supposed to give me $3 and some change and he just gave me $4. By the time I realized it we were walking to the car, I was so confused.

Our dinner was delicious. I had a salad and it was sooo good, I couldn't even finish it. And we had red velvet cake for dessert. Yummy. After dinner we headed to bed. And that concludes day 1!!!

[deejdigsdis]

I'm enjoying your pictures! You got so many shots that I wish I had taken but didn't. :)

[kaoden39]

Oh Courtney, I love your trip report. Of course, it comes as no surprise. The room looks really good sized too. I have been thinking that I want to stay at Hojo's nest time and it looks like I am right.

Keep up the great report!!

[Yakety76]

Fun pictures of the christmas trees.
Where are the pictures of you and Jesus? You two always look so cute and happy at Disney.

[Sherry E]

Oh, Courtney! Yay, trees!!:cool1::cool1:

First of all, I must say that everything you tell us about Jesus impresses me more and more all the time. Last year in December he was so sweet to you when you got sick at DLR and he took care of you and made sure you got to see the fireworks from the room. And this time, he was dutifully washing your shampoo-soaked sweatshirt in the tub!! Not many guys would be bothered with doing that. He is a really good guy, isn't he? A lot of guys don't realize that doing little things like that makes women love them even more, and they should do more of it!!:lmao:

Next, thank you for the info on the AP renewal/activation. And it is a good thing you told me about the fact that they deduct the first month's payment right then and there - even after you pay the required $72 or whatever (of course, you paid more because of the Hopper price) - because I would not have been expecting that if you had not said it. I am sure it is in the contact somewhere, but it would be a good idea for the CM at the Bank to reiterate that bit of info because some folks may not realize that and it is good to know.

Thank you SO much for even attempting to get tree photos. I really appreciate it. I can't wait to see what else you came up with! I am dying to see the adorable tree in Pooh's Corner! I must say I am a bit underwhelmed by the trees in Greetings From California. They look a bit scrawny and wimpy, don't you think? I like the full, thick trees, even if they are short, small ones. (In fact, I had a dream about a short but thick tree last night!:lmao: Visions of Christmas trees are dancing in my head!!!:rotfl:) And since each tree is supposed to be kind of fitting with the theme of each store or restaurant, I am wondering what a skinny, frail tree has to do with the Greetings From California theme!!:laughing: I mean, it is pretty as all Christmas trees are pretty, but it looks so....Charlie Brown Christmas-esque!!!:rotfl2::rotfl2: In that HGTV special, "Behind the Magic: Disney Holiday" there was an amazing tree with cupcake ornaments that was displayed at the bakery in one of the parks. DLR needs something like that!!!

I hope you are feeling better today, Courtney!

[Sherry E]

Oh, and I forgot to add - I have bad hand-eye coordination too, Courtney. I always have (I was even tested on my horrible visual motor skills as a toddler!). That is why I am awful at sports and things like playing any kinds of instruments, air hockey & similar arcade games, and even typing to a large degree! I cannot get my stupid score up on Buzz Lightyear. In fact, this last trip in October, my score was even lower than on the previous trips. I guess it must be the hand-eye problem, except for the fact that I can improve my scores on each ride on TSMM. I thought for sure that I would be terrible on TSMM, and while I am not beating anyone and not scoring the highest numbers of the day, I can improve on whatever I did the time before. So I would think the hand-eye issue would also be a problem on TSMM, but not as bad as it is on BLAB, that is for sure!!!

[prettyprincessbelle]

I'm enjoying your pictures! You got so many shots that I wish I had taken but didn't. :)

Thank you so much! I'm glad I got them for you! ;)

Oh Courtney, I love your trip report. Of course, it comes as no surprise. The room looks really good sized too. I have been thinking that I want to stay at Hojo's nest time and it looks like I am right.

Keep up the great report!!

Thank you, Michele! We really enjoyed the Hojos and we're glad we stayed there instead of the Menage. The staff is super nice and everything is very clean and we did feel at home. Plus you can't beat the short walk to the gates.

Fun pictures of the christmas trees.
Where are the pictures of you and Jesus? You two always look so cute and happy at Disney.

Thank you! :lovestruc I know! They're coming. I realized this last 2 trips I didn't take very many pictures of us, and I have no idea why! :confused3

[prettyprincessbelle]

Oh, Courtney! Yay, trees!!:cool1::cool1:

First of all, I must say that everything you tell us about Jesus impresses me more and more all the time. Last year in December he was so sweet to you when you got sick at DLR and he took care of you and made sure you got to see the fireworks from the room. And this time, he was dutifully washing your shampoo-soaked sweatshirt in the tub!! Not many guys would be bothered with doing that. He is a really good guy, isn't he? A lot of guys don't realize that doing little things like that makes women love them even more, and they should do more of it!!:lmao:

Next, thank you for the info on the AP renewal/activation. And it is a good thing you told me about the fact that they deduct the first month's payment right then and there - even after you pay the required $72 or whatever (of course, you paid more because of the Hopper price) - because I would not have been expecting that if you had not said it. I am sure it is in the contact somewhere, but it would be a good idea for the CM at the Bank to reiterate that bit of info because some folks may not realize that and it is good to know.

Thank you SO much for even attempting to get tree photos. I really appreciate it. I can't wait to see what else you came up with! I am dying to see the adorable tree in Pooh's Corner! I must say I am a bit underwhelmed by the trees in Greetings From California. They look a bit scrawny and wimpy, don't you think? I like the full, thick trees, even if they are short, small ones. (In fact, I had a dream about a short but thick tree last night!:lmao: Visions of Christmas trees are dancing in my head!!!:rotfl:) And since each tree is supposed to be kind of fitting with the theme of each store or restaurant, I am wondering what a skinny, frail tree has to do with the Greetings From California theme!!:laughing: I mean, it is pretty as all Christmas trees are pretty, but it looks so....Charlie Brown Christmas-esque!!!:rotfl2::rotfl2: In that HGTV special, "Behind the Magic: Disney Holiday" there was an amazing tree with cupcake ornaments that was displayed at the bakery in one of the parks. DLR needs something like that!!!

I hope you are feeling better today, Courtney!

Aww, thank you, Sherry. :lovestruc He's an impressive guy, he really surprises me sometimes! I showed him what you wrote and he smiled and started blushing. It was really cute. :rotfl:

Yeah, the CM didn't explain much. I don't know if she was too lazy too or assumed I knew already. I haven't even read the contract, but I'm almost positive everything she did not explain to me was in there.

You're welcome about the tree pictures! It was fun! Jesus kept saying, "look a tree!" I think all of the themed ones were in the themed stores, but we didn't go in many of the smaller themed stored. Like we didn't go in any stores in Adventure or Frontierland. Tomorrowland stores I didn't see any trees. And yeah! I don't know what the deal was with the trees in Greetings from California. They're weird. And skinny-Charlie-Brown-looking-trees. :confused3

Oh, and I forgot to add - I have bad hand-eye coordination too, Courtney. I always have (I was even tested on my horrible visual motor skills as a toddler!). That is why I am awful at sports and things like playing any kinds of instruments, air hockey & similar arcade games, and even typing to a large degree! I cannot get my stupid score up on Buzz Lightyear. In fact, this last trip in October, my score was even lower than on the previous trips. I guess it must be the hand-eye problem, except for the fact that I can improve my scores on each ride on TSMM. I thought for sure that I would be terrible on TSMM, and while I am not beating anyone and not scoring the highest numbers of the day, I can improve on whatever I did the time before. So I would think the hand-eye issue would also be a problem on TSMM, but not as bad as it is on BLAB, that is for sure!!!

:rotfl: I think BLAB is HARD, harder than TSMM! The target holes are sooo small and I think I'm hitting them, but I'm not!!

[prettyprincessbelle]

Thursday, December 3rd - DLR Day 2

So according to my pictures, we got to the park at exactly 11am. We didn't have any definite plans or PS's for this day except for Naples at 8:30pm, I think.

Oh, and I wanted to say I loved the coffee machine at the Hojo! I made myself a cup of coffee to go. They have desposable cups and lids, so it was so easy to make a cup of coffee and drink it while we walked to the parks. I loved it!

The walk to the parks in the morning is such a breeze. Now that we didn't get parking on our APs, we are really going to make sure we get a hotel nearby (or just stay at the Hojo everytime!).

Train station.

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We went through all the stores on the right hand side of Main Street when we got there. Still trying to find Jesus' Mom a birthday present. And I found a Christmas tree!

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And one more.

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We were hungry for breakfast and we wanted to see if Tomorrowland Terrace was still serving breakfast, so we made our way to Tomorrowland.

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We made it to Tomorrowland Terrace, but they were serving lunch. We didn't feel like lunch so we left and went to see what the standby time was for Space. I really wanted french toast sticks! We got to Space and saw the wait was only 15 minutes, so we got in line.

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During the ride I was yelling to Jesus "Go mimis! Go mimis!!" (mimis is like a Mexican slang type word for sleep). Meaning, when we get to where they take our picture, pretend to go to sleep. Well do you think he heard me?

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Nope!

After that we still were trying to find somewhere to eat, so we wanted to take the Monorail to DTD and see if we could find anything there. If not we were going to go get something to eat at DCA.

Autopia from the Monorail ramp.

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Only red and blue were running today.

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Autopia again.

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I love taking pictures from the Monorail station of the lagoon and the Matterhorn. It's so pretty.

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Sub!

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Sub coming back in from a trip around Nemo-land.

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I think we got Monorail blue. Us ready to leave the station.

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Christmas Stitch wanted in on the picture too.

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Jesus isn't good at getting the memos. He didn't get the silly face memo.

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We walked through DTD and didn't find anything we felt like eating. So we just made a huge circle and ended up at DCA. Jesus felt like cheese sticks and I thought a chicken wrap sounded good so we made our way to the Farmer's Market place over near a Bug's Land. On the way we found Stitch in Sunshine Plaza. This was the first time we saw him at DCA and Jesus was super excited.

He was playing around with this little girl.

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I like this one!

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For some reason I took a picture of his backside?

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Stitch needed to leave, so we continued our walk to go get some food. Christmas Stitch enjoyed the walk.

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...CONT...

[kaoden39]

Did you ever get your french toast sticks? Or did you settle for something else. We have never seen Stitch in the parks so that is why you took the picture of the back of him.

[Sherry E]

Yay! More tree pictures!!:cool1: At least these trees look a little...healthier...than the trees in Greetings from California. I like some of the ornaments I see, but I am not yet detecting any themed trees that fit in with the theme of the shops, like the ones I have heard about. Hopefully there are some of those around DLR. Otherwise, it seems like WDW may have them beat in that area with their cupcake trees in the bakery!

Your photos are so clear - it looks like it was a really beautiful day!

Oh, and by the way - nothing wrong with taking photos of character booty every now and then!:lmao::lmao: It's there, you have a camera, why not?:lmao:

[tksbaskets]

Very cute trip report. I love the Santa Stitch! He looks like he's enjoying the trip too :goodvibes

[Yakety76]

What a great picture of you two with your Santa Stitch. Love it.
How funny that Jesus kept missing the memos on the silly poses. It makes for a fun picture and story.

The Christmas tree with all the Mickey head ornaments is adorable. I love those ornaments.
Waiting for more :woohoo:

[prettyprincessbelle]

My TR is falling down the page!!

It's coming! I've been swamped with Christmas shopping, wrapping, baking, everything!

I haven't forgotten about my faithful TR readers.. I swear!

[tksbaskets]

I should be baking and wrapping too...what am I doing? Dreaming of my DL trip and surfing the DIS boards :-)

[kaoden39]

I shall endeavor to understand. Sniff, sniff. :rolleyes:

But, I seriously I so understand and I am elbows deep in stuff I have to get done.

[prettyprincessbelle]

Did you ever get your french toast sticks? Or did you settle for something else. We have never seen Stitch in the parks so that is why you took the picture of the back of him.

No french toast sticks! I will get them one day!

That is a good reason why! I never see that furry booty in the parks! :lmao:

Yay! More tree pictures!!:cool1: At least these trees look a little...healthier...than the trees in Greetings from California. I like some of the ornaments I see, but I am not yet detecting any themed trees that fit in with the theme of the shops, like the ones I have heard about. Hopefully there are some of those around DLR. Otherwise, it seems like WDW may have them beat in that area with their cupcake trees in the bakery!

Your photos are so clear - it looks like it was a really beautiful day!

Oh, and by the way - nothing wrong with taking photos of character booty every now and then!:lmao::lmao: It's there, you have a camera, why not?:lmao:

:rotfl: Did you get any character booty pictures Saturday!?

Very cute trip report. I love the Santa Stitch! He looks like he's enjoying the trip too :goodvibes

Thank you!! :goodvibes He was having allll kinds of fun! :dance3:

What a great picture of you two with your Santa Stitch. Love it.
How funny that Jesus kept missing the memos on the silly poses. It makes for a fun picture and story.

The Christmas tree with all the Mickey head ornaments is adorable. I love those ornaments.
Waiting for more :woohoo:

More is a'coming! :yay:

I should be baking and wrapping too...what am I doing? Dreaming of my DL trip and surfing the DIS boards :-)

I know, I can't get away from the Dis either, it's insanity! :confused3

When is your trip!?

I shall endeavor to understand. Sniff, sniff. :rolleyes:

But, I seriously I so understand and I am elbows deep in stuff I have to get done.

Well since I LOVE YOU ALL so much, I had more than half done in word. So I'm just going to reach my 25 image limit on this post and probably finish day 2 later this week!! :woohoo:

[prettyprincessbelle]

...CONT...

The line wasn't very long and Jesus ordered the mozzarella sticks and I got the California wrap. When the CM gave us our food, she accidently gave us an order of the chicken nuggets instead of mozzarella. Neither of us noticed until we sat down to eat. So Jesus took it back and she exchanged it for mozzarella no problem. This is when we got a coupon for 20% with our receipt for any merchandise purchase. We were excited about this.

Jesus' mozzarella sticks and fries.

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My California wrap and I got it with apples.

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This was the inside of it. It was sooo good!

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Then this little guy (lady?) came to visit us. He was quiet and is obviously around a lot of DL guests. The lady and her DD that was sitting near us kept feeding him chicken and he was happy eating away.

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After we finished our delicious lunch we wandered around DCA and went to go see how the construction was doing.

They put this lighthouse thingy up.

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They were having a super secret World of Color meeting.

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The water was completely filled up.

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Mickey's Fun Wheel.

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We wanted some ice cream from Catch a Flave, so we walked past Ariel's Grotto and came across DCA's giant Christmas tree!! Since the normal place they put it is covered by construction walls, they moved it over here. Santa is also here for a meet and greet.

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Catch a Flave was closed and there was a CM behind the counter and when she saw us approach the counter, she looked right at me and moved in between the windows so we couldn't see her. It was really weird and they should just put a sign up that says closed instead of having the CMs hide from the guests! I really wanted bubble gum flavored ice cream. Oh well. We just walked down the boardwalk to go see what the stand by time was for Screamin'. It was only 10 minutes! Okay!

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Us waiting (well not really waiting) in line.

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I tried to take a picture of our picture, but the glare was all crazy and there was a kid in front of me trying to take a picture of his picture and he wouldn't move. Jesus was making a "serious, I'm so not having any fun" face and I was making the opposite "Oh my gosh this is the best ride of my life and I'm soo scared!" I don't know what that crazy girl sitting in front of me is doing.

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After that we walked past TSMM and the line was like 45 minutes or something? We passed it and walked to the scary Fun Wheel of death. Jesus really wanted to ride the swinging gondolas, but I was to scared so we opted for the stationary ones. Nice and still and safe!

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I don't like how I did my eyebrows this day, they're too dark.

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Christmas Stitch.

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Do you see her? I spotted Belle over at Ariel's Grotto!

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Stitch was having fun. I was still freaking out, the stationary ones still swing slightly, it was too much for me.

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Jesus was having fun too.

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We switched sides (don't ask why, it was scary and probably against the rules!!) and Jesus was taking video on his phone.

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This is me very scared.

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After that scaryness, we went to the Maliboomer and the wait was like 1 minute. I like the off your seat feeling of this. We then walked down the other side of Paradise Pier and stopped to get frozen (magic!!) apple! It was super thick and delicious!

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Silly Symphony Swing walls.

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Our beloved Corn Dog Castle!! Boo, behind refurb walls.

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Walls everywhere!!

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I like these Little Mermaid walls in the San Francisco street area. I think they're new?

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...CONT...

[Eeee-va]

Love the super-secret meeting, and great catch with Belle! I never thought to try to look down there while on the Fun Wheel--I'll try that next time. :)

Love the cat picture too! Darling!

Thanks for the report! Hope you can get some French Toast sticks soon! (Grocery stores and perhaps some fast food places have them...I know it's not the same, but maybe if you watch some Disneyland videos on YouTube while eating them it would be a bit closer? :) )

[tksbaskets]

I could use some french toast sticks this morning ;) We leave for DL on Saturday!!!!

[BillyFan]

Hellooooooooooooooooooo Courtney! I love all of your pictures!!!

[wazowskiLOVER:)]

Courtney! I love your TR so far! I'm loving that you took a bunch of pictures of trees, its making me so happy to see them :)

I agree with you on the swinging gondolas! I always get kind of queasy on those and don't really enjoy the ride.

OH & frozen apple?!?!? i need to try this! that is definitely next on my list! or is it just seasonal?

& i want to try that wrap as well!


I love that you brought a holiday stitch around everywhere :) i always want to bring a mike around with me but i end up carrying around so much that i don't want to lug around something else !

[Sherry E]

I, sadly, did not get any character booty shots on Saturday, but I thought of it when we were sitting at Goofy's and the various characters were turning their backs to us to greet another table!

That frozen apple thing looks delicious!

Love the candid Belle shot (we saw Cinderella in the same spot the other day while watching the people on California Screamin' take off) and the "secret World of Color meeting."

[prettyprincessbelle]

Love the super-secret meeting, and great catch with Belle! I never thought to try to look down there while on the Fun Wheel--I'll try that next time. :)

Love the cat picture too! Darling!

Thanks for the report! Hope you can get some French Toast sticks soon! (Grocery stores and perhaps some fast food places have them...I know it's not the same, but maybe if you watch some Disneyland videos on YouTube while eating them it would be a bit closer? :) )

We also saw Aurora down there too. It was neat! :thumbsup2

I know, I want to go buy some at the store AND watch the Disneyland YT videos, I'll feel like I'm there! :laughing: :cloud9:

I could use some french toast sticks this morning ;) We leave for DL on Saturday!!!!

Have a wonderful time!!! :banana:

Hellooooooooooooooooooo Courtney! I love all of your pictures!!!

Hi Tina!!!!!! Thank you! :lovestruc

Courtney! I love your TR so far! I'm loving that you took a bunch of pictures of trees, its making me so happy to see them :)

I agree with you on the swinging gondolas! I always get kind of queasy on those and don't really enjoy the ride.

OH & frozen apple?!?!? i need to try this! that is definitely next on my list! or is it just seasonal?

& i want to try that wrap as well!


I love that you brought a holiday stitch around everywhere :) i always want to bring a mike around with me but i end up carrying around so much that i don't want to lug around something else !

Jasmine, I miss you!

It's always there, we got it in May too. They have it at an ODV cart in Fantasyland over by Casey Jr., like when you're walking to Frontierland and in DCA it's right across from the Orange Stinger (or what's left?). I'm sure they have it at other places, but that's where we've gotten it. It's so good. It tastes like frozen apple sauce.

I got tired of carrying around Stitch too, I would put him between the strap of my bag. Between that and my camera (and Jesus' hand!) it was getting too much. He would go inside my bag too and he would like that! :rotfl:

I, sadly, did not get any character booty shots on Saturday, but I thought of it when we were sitting at Goofy's and the various characters were turning their backs to us to greet another table!

That frozen apple thing looks delicious!

Love the candid Belle shot (we saw Cinderella in the same spot the other day while watching the people on California Screamin' take off) and the "secret World of Color meeting."

Hi Sherry!!!!! I hear you saw Belle in her BLUE dress at Goofy's! I want to see her in her blue dress, much more casual! Can't wait until you start your TR!

[Sherry E]

Yep, the Belle that appears at Goofy's is always the one in her blue outfit. I guess they save the Princess dress for Ariel's Grotto! But in the past, I have seen both versions of Aladdin at Goofy's, the street rat and the Prince.

This past Goofy's trip was the first time I have ever seen Mulan there, though I hear she shows up from time to time. There seems to be a slight difference in who is there when the restaurant first opens and like 90 minutes later, and then even later in the morning than that. I actually think I saw another Princess sail past us as well, in addition to Belle and Mulan, but whoever it was that I saw was working the other side of the restaurant with Pluto and one of the chipmunks, while we had Goofy, Belle, Mulan and the other chipmunk on our side (and Max at the front entrance).

[prettyprincessbelle]

I didn't forget about my TR, I swear!!!!!

[kaoden39]

I didn't forget about my TR, I swear!!!!!

Yay!!!

[Sherry E]

It's about time, missy!:rotfl2: You have been absent from the TR side of town for so long that I don't even know if you are aware that Molly posted something to you in my TR ages and ages ago (about the Jonas Brothers)! I don't think you ever even saw it!

[Sherry E]

Oh, and by the way - I have been seeing pictures posted on Facebook by Jasmine's New York friends, and it looks as though she had/is having a fantastic time. I can't tell exactly what they have been doing, but I can tell that it is in New York!!

[prettyprincessbelle]

Yay!!!

:cool1:

It's about time, missy!:rotfl2: You have been absent from the TR side of town for so long that I don't even know if you are aware that Molly posted something to you in my TR ages and ages ago (about the Jonas Brothers)! I don't think you ever even saw it!

I don't think I did either. Poor Molly. She probably thinks I'm ignoring her. I'm not Molly! :hug:

Oh, and by the way - I have been seeing pictures posted on Facebook by Jasmine's New York friends, and it looks as though she had/is having a fantastic time. I can't tell exactly what they have been doing, but I can tell that it is in New York!!

I was watching her vids on youtube and she looked like she had the time of her life!!! Lucky girl!!!!!! :cloud9:

Oh yeah, an update is coming this week. I swear. :wizard:

[kaoden39]

:cool1:



I don't think I did either. Poor Molly. She probably thinks I'm ignoring her. I'm not Molly! :hug:



I was watching her vids on youtube and she looked like she had the time of her life!!! Lucky girl!!!!!! :cloud9:

Oh yeah, an update is coming this week. I swear. :wizard:

Oh good, I hope so. I am planning a June trip now and this one will happen and I will except nothing less.

[prettyprincessbelle]

...CONT...

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We then went to the Brother Bear area... Grizzly something?

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I like the rope bridges!

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This guy!

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I thought this sign was cute!

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We had fun in the log tunnel things.

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Stitch was having fun too.

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We had this whole area to ourselves.

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Stitch and I shared the rest of the magic apple.

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Empty empty empty!!

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Lol.

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After that we went to go check out the standby time for Soarin'. But Jesus needed to make a potty stop first. We stopped at the restrooms right across from Soarin'. So I took some pictures while I waited for Jesus.

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We went into that store right there and looked inside. Jesus loves airplanes and boy things like that and that store has a lot of plane toys. On the way out we found Lightning McQueen.

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The standby line was pretty much nonexistant, so we hoped in line. We waited maybe 10 minutes? But the CMs messed up and there was no room for us when we boarded. Soooo, we had to go back outside the ride area (what's it called?) and wait again. We didn't mind because we sat in the front!! After that ride, we walked to Hollywood Backlot.

I love this store and we went inside.

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I want all of these in my house. Now.

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On our way out, we saw these cowboys and cowgirls.

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And one of my favorite princesses (warrior!). Mulan! She was so pretty.

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This little girl kept calling her Kai Lan.

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TOT time!!!

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It was starting to get really cold, so we made our way back to the hotel to change and rest up!

...CONT...

[tksbaskets]

Great installment....waiting for more :goodvibes

[prettyprincessbelle]

...CONT...

We showered and rested for a couple hours. We left DCA at around 4:30 and got back to DL at 7:30. We had dinner PS's at Naples I think at 8:00pm. We hung at DL for like 30 minutes and then went to dinner. We didn't ride any rides (that I remember), but I did take these pics! Oh and we watched the snowfall. I cried. It was like my 8th time seeing it, but boy did I ball. Mickey and Minnie hung out in the snowfall on Main Street, which was the first that I've seen them do that and I thought it was so awesome.

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Look at all the people!!!

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Dinner was SO fantastic! We ate like royalty. I love Naples. We're going eat there every single time from now on.

And a secret for my favorite people (yes you :upsidedow). If you go to the Patina Group website (google it!) and you register for their birthday club, you get a free $30 coupon for any Patina Group restaurant (which in DTD includes Naples, Tortilla Jo's, and Catal). The only catch? You need to spend a minimum $30. So if you spend $30, you can use your coupon and get your dinner free. You do have to pay for alcohol and tip. And I believe you have one month from when your coupon is issued to use it. I'm not positive. And be prepared to show your ID. GO SIGN UP! :teacher:

SO! We ordered an appetizer, salad to share, pizza and the waitress brought Jesus a dessert for his birthday. And each a glass of wine. We spent about $35 including the tip. It was AWESOME! :banana:

So next? Lilo and Stitch breakfast, an AWESOME purchase (BEST thing I EVER bought at DLR) and a SUPER crowded night!!!!

[prettyprincessbelle]

Oh good, I hope so. I am planning a June trip now and this one will happen and I will except nothing less.

I heart you Michele. YAY FOR JUNE! :banana: :yay:

Great installment....waiting for more :goodvibes

Thank you!! :thumbsup2

[kaoden39]

I like that shop too. What is my reason? Would I still be a tomboy at my age? Or am I a tom-man?:rotfl2:

[kaoden39]

Too bad none of us have a birthday around that time.

[Sherry E]

I had almost forgotten who you were, Courtney! You've been such a stranger on the DIS (except in the Girls' Trip thread) lately!

I love how you and Jesus are both wearing different kinds of skull and crossbones shirts - too cute!!

Seeing that Main Street garland and giant Christmas tree makes me want to see holiday DLR again! I want November to hurry and get here so the next holiday season can start!

I love those things in Off the Page - and I really, really, really want the Christmas frame thingy with the gingerbread man and the IASWH clock, etc.

I did not know about the $30 certificate from the Patina Group, but I will share with you that I was THISCLOSE to getting a job at The Patina Group 2 years ago (which would have meant all kinds of fun discounts!!). They are located in Downtown L.A. (their administrative headquarters). I had lost my 14-year job in 2007, and then my long-term temp assignment ended in 2/08. Patina Group advertised for an Admin. Asst. position and I applied. And they were hot to get someone in there RIGHT AWAY. They needed to fill the position immediately, so I think they were literally going to hire the first person who showed up unless they were a total idiot. They called me back almost immediately after receiving my resume and application online. They scheduled an appointment/interview for me. Even though I would have had to take the bus, I felt like it was a good position with good benefits and lots of room for growth - plus, a fun-type of company to work for. I was almost positive they would have hired me right away because they needed someone in there so fast and didn't have time to do much 'screening,' BUT unfortunately, someone else had an interview before mine and they hired that person immediately and told me that they couldn't wait any longer! So I missed out on what I think would have been a sure thing!

Anyway, I never understand why some people so intensely dislike Naples. I always enjoy it there. Yes, one time my pizza was a bit underbaked and the next time it was a bit overbaked, but it is always flavorful and the service has always been good, and I love the outdoor seating! I like Naples a lot! I am glad I am not the only one!!

Did you read the thing Molly posted to you about the Jonas Brothers in my TR?

[prettyprincessbelle]

I like that shop too. What is my reason? Would I still be a tomboy at my age? Or am I a tom-man?:rotfl2:

:lmao:

Tom-man makes me think of a drag queen or something.

You're still a tomboy!

Too bad none of us have a birthday around that time.

I know, tell me about it! :headache:

I had almost forgotten who you were, Courtney! You've been such a stranger on the DIS (except in the Girls' Trip thread) lately!

I love how you and Jesus are both wearing different kinds of skull and crossbones shirts - too cute!!

Seeing that Main Street garland and giant Christmas tree makes me want to see holiday DLR again! I want November to hurry and get here so the next holiday season can start!

I love those things in Off the Page - and I really, really, really want the Christmas frame thingy with the gingerbread man and the IASWH clock, etc.

I did not know about the $30 certificate from the Patina Group, but I will share with you that I was THISCLOSE to getting a job at The Patina Group 2 years ago (which would have meant all kinds of fun discounts!!). They are located in Downtown L.A. (their administrative headquarters). I had lost my 14-year job in 2007, and then my long-term temp assignment ended in 2/08. Patina Group advertised for an Admin. Asst. position and I applied. And they were hot to get someone in there RIGHT AWAY. They needed to fill the position immediately, so I think they were literally going to hire the first person who showed up unless they were a total idiot. They called me back almost immediately after receiving my resume and application online. They scheduled an appointment/interview for me. Even though I would have had to take the bus, I felt like it was a good position with good benefits and lots of room for growth - plus, a fun-type of company to work for. I was almost positive they would have hired me right away because they needed someone in there so fast and didn't have time to do much 'screening,' BUT unfortunately, someone else had an interview before mine and they hired that person immediately and told me that they couldn't wait any longer! So I missed out on what I think would have been a sure thing!

Anyway, I never understand why some people so intensely dislike Naples. I always enjoy it there. Yes, one time my pizza was a bit underbaked and the next time it was a bit overbaked, but it is always flavorful and the service has always been good, and I love the outdoor seating! I like Naples a lot! I am glad I am not the only one!!

Did you read the thing Molly posted to you about the Jonas Brothers in my TR?


:rotfl: SHERRY! Have you missed me? I've been popping in and out of other threads. Mostly the girls thread because we're leaving later this month! :scared1: I need to finish this TR before I leave for that trip.

AND I booked my birthday trip today at the Hojo. So far we have May 5th through the 8th. The entertainment rate was out, so I booked it just in case. Even if our dates change or whatever happens!

Oh we planned our shirts like that! ;) Mine's a POTC shirt and Jesus' is some shirt from Old Navy! We're snazzy like that! :hippie:

That's a bummer about working at the Patina group. That sounds like it would be a cool job and I'm sure you'd get good discounts.

Have you talked to Jasmine? Or Kerri? We need another email thingy soon. I miss my girls. :hug:

Oh and I will be finishing this TR this week. Uh huh! :woohoo:

[kaoden39]

:lmao:

Tom-man makes me think of a drag queen or something.

You're still a tomboy!



I know, tell me about it! :headache:




:rotfl: SHERRY! Have you missed me? I've been popping in and out of other threads. Mostly the girls thread because we're leaving later this month! :scared1: I need to finish this TR before I leave for that trip.

AND I booked my birthday trip today at the Hojo. So far we have May 5th through the 8th. The entertainment rate was out, so I booked it just in case. Even if our dates change or whatever happens!

Oh we planned our shirts like that! ;) Mine's a POTC shirt and Jesus' is some shirt from Old Navy! We're snazzy like that! :hippie:

That's a bummer about working at the Patina group. That sounds like it would be a cool job and I'm sure you'd get good discounts.

Have you talked to Jasmine? Or Kerri? We need another email thingy soon. I miss my girls. :hug:

Oh and I will be finishing this TR this week. Uh huh! :woohoo:

Tomboy it is, because well I am not a drag queen. :lmao:

Oooh a birthday trip cool., too bad you aren't going in June while we are there.

I follow Jasmine on twitter, she does these great make up video chats and videos on youtube. And Kerri and I just live across town from each other, our kids are in middle school with each other. I keep telling her we need to having a mini dismeet.

[Belle Ella]

Great to see you back on this side of things. I wants to see more!

[prettyprincessbelle]

Tomboy it is, because well I am not a drag queen. :lmao:

Oooh a birthday trip cool., too bad you aren't going in June while we are there.

I follow Jasmine on twitter, she does these great make up video chats and videos on youtube. And Kerri and I just live across town from each other, our kids are in middle school with each other. I keep telling her we need to having a mini dismeet.

:rotfl:

I've been reading her twitter too. And checking our her youtube vids. She's so talented. You and Kerri should get together! That would be fun! :grouphug:

I need to go look at your PTR... NOW!


Great to see you back on this side of things. I wants to see more!

Thank YOU! More is coming. Annnd I need to go look at your TR too! Now!

[prettyprincessbelle]

Friday, December 4th - DLR Day 3

We woke up early for breakfast. Well it was at 10. We got to the PPH right at 10 and checked in. They gave Jesus a birthday button (have you noticed he didn't get one earlier? He didn't want one!) and seated us. Oh and we took a picture with Minnie. I feel bad with the PP people, because then they try to sell you the picture and it's already printed and everything. And no we didn't buy this one. We have like 6 pictures from allll our character breakfasts. No mas.

As soon as we were seated, we went and filled our plates. I just LOVE the food at this place. On my plate I got teriyaki salmon and grilled onions, sasuage, has browns, steamed rice, cucumber salad, fruit with cottage cheese and some bananas foster french toast. I think I went back for one more plate and then another plate of fruit and cottage cheese. We ate so so much.

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The first character to come visit us was Stitch! Jesus was starstruck, like always.

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And then Stitch came to me and decided to smother me and mess up my hair! And I was having a good hair day.

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Christmas Stitch was hungry!

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There was a big family seated next to us, so Lilo and Stitch spent a lot of time with them. We didn't mind because it was fun to watch!

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Awwww!!

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It looks like he's dancing here.

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Then Pluto came towards our area.

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And then Lilo. She was so sweet. And she loved our Christmas Stitch.

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Happy Birthday, Jesus!! He was so embarrassed. This is like the 5th year we've done this. Get used to it!

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His birthday brownie. It was good!

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Stitch came back to us.

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Him and Jesus are old buddies.

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I have no idea what's going on here.

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BFFs!!! This picture is my wallpaper on my laptop.

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Furry butt!

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Daisy. It looks like she's doing the I'm a Little Teapot dance.

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And then EVERYONE came to our table. It was insanity.

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Stitch was acting all crazy while Jesus was on the phone with his Mom.

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Her nose looks like a potato!

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...CONT...

[kaoden39]

I have never seen Daisy except in the parades. Lucky. And I swear this trip I am going to see Stitch if I have to hunt him down. I had thought about doing the Lilo and Stitch breakfast but I have heard that they have changed it or are changing it before we go to a Surf Mickey theme. Here I am a date late and a dollar short.:confused3

I love the pictures you took.

[Belle Ella]

Aww, looks like fun! :goodvibes I wish I had added the Lilo & Stitch Aloha Breakfast to our trip in September, now that it's no more and it's Mickeys Surfs up or something like that (although I heard it's still the same characters + Mickey Mouse). I may just have to think about it for my next trip.

[prettyprincessbelle]

...CONT...

She POSED for me! Omg, I loved it!!

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Then Daisy decided to join the partay!

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She loved Christmas Stitch too.

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Lilo AND Daisy together! Ohhhhhh!!!

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They're my friends.

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Furry butt part duex!!

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CHRISTMAS TREE ALERT FOR SHERRY!!!!!!!!

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Well we had a wonderful time at breakfast. We took our time, wasn't rushed by any of the CMs, our drinks were refilled a ton of times and the character interaction was perfect. We left very full and very happy!!

We had driven to the PPH for breakfast, so we drove back to the Hojo and dropped the car off and walked to the parks. We decided to go to DCA to find the GREATEST THING EVER (you'll see!) and we came across this!

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We went straight into Greetings from California and I found the BEST HAT EVER MADE. I wanted to cry. Okay, let's tell the story. These hats are sold and are very popular at DL Tokyo. I was following one similar on ebay for a couple weeks before this trip. It was going for more than $30. I wanted it sooo bad. So fast foward to our trip and on day 2, before we went to dinner at Naples, we were looking in WOD and I found this hat. It wasn't with the other hats, it was on a shelf next to the matching jacket. It was in a wooden box on the shelf and I pulled it out because I thought it was a scarf and the material is soooo soft. (Btw, the jacket is adorable, but it was like $85). Oohhh! That's like the hat I wanted! Well, for some reason I didn't buy it that night. I was waiting for another 20% off coupon from CS places and was thinking we would get another the next day. So we left it there and went off to dinner. While I was at dinner I saw a girl with the exact hat and I told Jesus "tomorrow after breakfast, I'm getting that hat. Coupon or not." So here I am with my hat. With my super Deluxe 10% off discount, it was less than $20.

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I had about 15 (no kidding) people come up to me to ask where I bought it at. Even CMs were asking me. I just love this thing and I want to wear it every single day of my LIFE!!!!

Okay okay, enough of that. We walked down the Hollywood Backlot area and ran into princess Jasmine!

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And Snow White!!! Hi Snow!

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TOT time!

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We rode TOT and the wait was less than 10 minutes. So fun!

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I don't think I ever noticed this water tower before?

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We rode Monsters.....

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And the wait looked like this.

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Does this ride ever have a long line?

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Yummys!

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After that funness we went to the Animation Building and walked around. Oh and thanks to Molly, I did smell the ginger scent in the sushi restaurant scene in Monsters! It was great!

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I never noticed these awesome Alice cards in the lights.

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Oooooooo!!

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Beauty and the Beast!

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I like the LA looking tinsel they put up.

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...CONT...

[kaoden39]

I will never understand why Monsters Inc is not any busier than it is. I love that ride. Especially Roz. When we went lat time she was talking smack to Kody about her hat. And speaking of hats....I love yours. It looks absolutely adorable and I bet the jacket was cute, but $85 :scared1:no I don't think so.

[Belle Ella]

I hope you've been getting good use out of that hat! I absolutely adore it.

And I have to say, I've still never been on Monsters. I don't even really know what it is, which is why I haven't probably ...

[kaoden39]

I hope you've been getting good use out of that hat! I absolutely adore it.

And I have to say, I've still never been on Monsters. I don't even really know what it is, which is why I haven't probably ...

Oh my gosh put it on your to do list. It kind of reminds me of Roger Rabbit but I like it much more.

[merrrydeath]

That's a GREAT hat. Geez Louise.

[prettyprincessbelle]

...CONT...

Tourist Minnie was hanging out in Sunshine Plaza. And that girl is looking at us funny.

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We passed through Bugs Land.

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She's watching you.

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Candy corn!!

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There was a humming bird. What a nice place to live.

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Giant Santa eraser thingy.

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Woody! Woody eats Cowboy Crunchies.

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I think these seats are soooo funny. I just crack up at them, they look hilarious.

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I was trying to be artsy.

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Big scary building!!!

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We rode Hemlich's Chew Chew Train. Giant eaten apple!

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Stitch enjoyed this ride.

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And he wanted to eat watermelon.

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Casey Junior coming down the track, coming down the track, with a smokey stack! TOOT TOOT!!

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Cupcake again.

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Casey Junior cookie box is following us.

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Me being artsy again.

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We made a potty break and while I waited for Jesus I took pictures of the funny bathroom signs.

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Her grass thingy looks like a spider web.

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After Bugs Land we walked back to where the magic show thing where it's name I can't remember is and sat down. We just missed the show, but watched Mickey and Cindy signing autographs.

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Can I borrow your dress please?

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We went back and rode TOT again. This time I got our picture. Well I got a picture of our picture.

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...CONT...

[prettyprincessbelle]

...CONT...

We had enough of DCA and went to DL.

Oh and they took away the we're going to be too crowded and you can't come back in sign. I don't know, I guess they were predicting high crowds and they didn't show up! :confused3

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And went through the Emporium. I always see those cool pictures of all the stuff animals and I tried to copy it.

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We came out at the Coke Corner and ran into... Alice! Yay for musical chairs!

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Oh and the Mad Hatter!

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Pretty Alice.

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The manly Queen of Hearts was also playing musical chairs.

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We waited in line and got a jalepeno cheese pretzel and a cherry Coke and ate it while we walked back to the Hojo for a rest. On our way out the super awesome Dapper Dans were singing Christmas carols.

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We made it back to the hotel safely and took a nap and changed into warmer clothes. We got back to the hotel around 3:45.

Later... Christmas Fantasy Parade, dinner at Cafe Orleans and a super SUPER crowded night!!!!!!

...CONT...

[kaoden39]

Oh I hope I get to see musical chairs. I love the Mad Hatter, I hope they don't change him after the new movie.

[prettyprincessbelle]

I will never understand why Monsters Inc is not any busier than it is. I love that ride. Especially Roz. When we went lat time she was talking smack to Kody about her hat. And speaking of hats....I love yours. It looks absolutely adorable and I bet the jacket was cute, but $85 :scared1:no I don't think so.

I know! It's really a great dark ride. I really like it. LOL, that's hilarious about Roz and Kody! I wonder, is there a CM with a camera or what? How the heck can they see us! :confused3

Yeah, the jacket was really expensive. The lining was super nice too.

I hope you've been getting good use out of that hat! I absolutely adore it.

And I have to say, I've still never been on Monsters. I don't even really know what it is, which is why I haven't probably ...

Thanks! I can't wait to wear it again. I think about wearing it out, but I remember people will look at me funny. :rotfl:

Oh my gosh put it on your to do list. It kind of reminds me of Roger Rabbit but I like it much more.

Yes! You MUST. It's really a cooool ride!

That's a GREAT hat. Geez Louise.

I'm hoping they come out with more with different fabric patterns. The CM who checked me out told me they're (the merch big wigs?) trying to bring over more of the merch that's popular in Japan to see if it sells over here. Heck, I'll buy it all!!!!

[kaoden39]

Aw come one who cares what they think about you and your hat? I say wear it. I would honestly.

[tksbaskets]

Great posts! What a nice surprise on a very cold day here in Michigan. I love the pics from the breakfast at PPH. Many good ones :goodvibes Thanks for sharing.

[prettyprincessbelle]

Aw come one who cares what they think about you and your hat? I say wear it. I would honestly.

I really wanted to when it was all cold recently. I wear it around the house a couple time. I need to be rockin' it again. :cool2:

Great posts! What a nice surprise on a very cold day here in Michigan. I love the pics from the breakfast at PPH. Many good ones :goodvibes Thanks for sharing.

Awww! :goodvibes I hope you warm up soon. :hug: Looking at my plate from breakfast makes me hungry!

[Belle Ella]

Thanks! I can't wait to wear it again. I think about wearing it out, but I remember people will look at me funny. :rotfl:

I'm with Michele on this - wear it! Who cares what anyone else thinks, right? You love it and that's what matters. Just don't wait too long or it will get all hot.

Yes! You MUST. It's really a cooool ride!

I am adding it to my mental list of things to do this very moment. Now hopefully it's one of those that I actually remember to do. I usually get around to half of them ....

[kaoden39]

I'm with Michele on this - wear it! Who cares what anyone else thinks, right? You love it and that's what matters. Just don't wait too long or it will get all hot.



I am adding it to my mental list of things to do this very moment. Now hopefully it's one of those that I actually remember to do. I usually get around to half of them ....

I will post about the ride on my trip report before you go so maybe that will help you remember.

[Belle Ella]

I will post about the ride on my trip report before you go so maybe that will help you remember.

The more reminders, the better. I should start a chart on my wall of things I can't forget to do.

[kaoden39]

The more reminders, the better. I should start a chart on my wall of things I can't forget to do.

Good idea. I have a notebook with notes I am making.

[prettyprincessbelle]

I'm with Michele on this - wear it! Who cares what anyone else thinks, right? You love it and that's what matters. Just don't wait too long or it will get all hot.



I am adding it to my mental list of things to do this very moment. Now hopefully it's one of those that I actually remember to do. I usually get around to half of them ....

And you know what, the day I bought it when we were at DCA, I got all hot and sweaty with that thing on. It's warm!

I'm going to wear it tomorrow. Watch.

I will post about the ride on my trip report before you go so maybe that will help you remember.

The more reminders, the better. I should start a chart on my wall of things I can't forget to do.

Do it. Actually that's a really good idea.

Good idea. I have a notebook with notes I am making.

:thumbsup2

[DizNee Luver]

Courtney you always have some of the cutest pictures!!!!

We've only lucked out one time for Monsters Inc with low lines....usually when we've gone it's quite a wait!! I did find out that my son Tyler (23) has never rode it & didn't even know there was one!! It does kinda sit back & away from the normal walking paths...which might explain the shorter lines???

We really loved the Lilo & Stitch meal...sorry to see it go....but also understand that having Mickey at one of the character meals was lacking......we're going to check it out this summer. The thing we loved the most at this meal was all the interaction with Lilo & Stitch.....they came back to our table about every 15 mins.....it was great!!!

[prettyprincessbelle]

Courtney you always have some of the cutest pictures!!!!

We've only lucked out one time for Monsters Inc with low lines....usually when we've gone it's quite a wait!! I did find out that my son Tyler (23) has never rode it & didn't even know there was one!! It does kinda sit back & away from the normal walking paths...which might explain the shorter lines???

We really loved the Lilo & Stitch meal...sorry to see it go....but also understand that having Mickey at one of the character meals was lacking......we're going to check it out this summer. The thing we loved the most at this meal was all the interaction with Lilo & Stitch.....they came back to our table about every 15 mins.....it was great!!!

Aww, thank you Laurie! :goodvibes

Aw! I hope Tyler gets to ride it soon! Hey, he's my age!

Yeah, it is in the back and unless you walk by there, I guess you wouldn't know it's there!

I'm sorry to see it go too. I want to check out the new breakfast with Mickey too. Especially because he's pretty much the boss, he needs his own character meal!

[Sherry E]

I saw the Christmas tree alert, Courtney!!:cool1: Thank you again for taking the pics for me! I recognize the pretty tree in the PPH lobby, but where was the one right before it taken? Was that little one the tree at Lilo and Stitch?

The hat is adorable. It would look all kinds of stupid on my head, but it looks adorable on you, and it would look cute on Jazz or Meredith as well, I think!!

I used to never encounter a line for Mike and Sulley at all, but we ran into one last October, for the first time! Usually, we sail right on into the building and onto the ride, but not in October. The only explanation I can think of for the lack of a line is that it is in a sort of out-of-the-way location, off the main paths, and perhaps people don't know it's there?:confused3 Otherwise, what could it be? All of the dark rides in DL are really popular, and certainly "Monsters, Inc." is not an unpopular movie, so it seems like people would love the ride. I think the Little Mermaid ride is going to be HUGELY popular - not just because people loooove them some Little Mermaid (I loooove me some Sebastian and Flounder!!) and the ride is long overdue, but also because it will be more visible to people entering DCA. I think the Monsters ride suffers from its location.

[DizNee Luver]

I agree Sherry!! Location, Location, Location...... :rotfl:

[prettyprincessbelle]

I saw the Christmas tree alert, Courtney!!:cool1: Thank you again for taking the pics for me! I recognize the pretty tree in the PPH lobby, but where was the one right before it taken? Was that little one the tree at Lilo and Stitch?

The hat is adorable. It would look all kinds of stupid on my head, but it looks adorable on you, and it would look cute on Jazz or Meredith as well, I think!!

I used to never encounter a line for Mike and Sulley at all, but we ran into one last October, for the first time! Usually, we sail right on into the building and onto the ride, but not in October. The only explanation I can think of for the lack of a line is that it is in a sort of out-of-the-way location, off the main paths, and perhaps people don't know it's there?:confused3 Otherwise, what could it be? All of the dark rides in DL are really popular, and certainly "Monsters, Inc." is not an unpopular movie, so it seems like people would love the ride. I think the Little Mermaid ride is going to be HUGELY popular - not just because people loooove them some Little Mermaid (I loooove me some Sebastian and Flounder!!) and the ride is long overdue, but also because it will be more visible to people entering DCA. I think the Monsters ride suffers from its location.

Yes! It was right by the door when you come in Lilo and Stitch. It's part of the photo-op thing with a character when you come in. There's nothing Hawiian-y about it though. :confused3

I agree Sherry!! Location, Location, Location...... :rotfl:

Yes! Location! And with Little Mermaid ride, you pretty much have to pass by it to go certain ways. So, I'm sure the lines will be loooong for awhile.

Poor Mike and Sully. :guilty:

[prettyprincessbelle]

Oh man I need to finish this TR. I leave with my Mom and the Divas in 9 DAYS!!!!!! 9 DAYS!!!!!

So this TR will be completed before I leave with my Mom. I pinky promise.

I just love you guys.

[Belle Ella]

Oh man I need to finish this TR. I leave with my Mom and the Divas in 9 DAYS!!!!!! 9 DAYS!!!!!

So this TR will be completed before I leave with my Mom. I pinky promise.

I just love you guys.

:goodvibes Yay. More please!

And of course, have fun with the DIVAS!! I wish I was going, lol.

[BillyFan]

Hi Courtney! I'm back on board again, and have to say I love, love, love your hat from a couple of pages back!

[prettyprincessbelle]

Hi Courtney! I'm back on board again, and have to say I love, love, love your hat from a couple of pages back!

Hi Tina!!!!

Thank you! I'm going to bring it this trip and wear it all weekend. Hopefully it won't be too hot for it! :cutie:

[prettyprincessbelle]

...CONT...

SO! We had dinner PS's and I don't remember what time they were at. But as soon as we got through the turnstiles, DL was super PACKED. We kind of had a feeling because the bag check CMs made me take my Baggallini OFF and open ALL the pockets and they made both Jesus and I lift up our shirts to show our belt lines. It really made the lines go by slower. But never before have I've been asked to take my Bagg off and lift my shirt (haha!).

We made a beeline for NOS and it was super busy everywhere. I let the CM know that we were here and what time our PS was (again, I don't remember). It took us a long time to be seated. Maybe 20 minutes? I think that's the longest we've ever waited to be seated with a PS. I think because there was a party of like 8 in front of us, but they didn't have everyone in their party when the CM called them, so they had to wait for the other people to come. And then we had to wait.

Finally we were seated inside near the kitchen. I felt weird taking pictures of our food while we were inside (it's small in there, huh?), so there's no food porn for this dinner. I ordered a mint julep and Jesus ordered an ice tea. We got the pommes frites to split for appetizer and the regular monte cristo for dinner. I think they got rid of the split plate charge because it wasn't on the menu anymore and we weren't charged for it. We both get full (surprise!) when we split the monte cristo. That thing is so rich but oooohhh so good! I was a happy camper with dinner, I was thinking of getting us beignets for dessert, but we were too stuffed. Oh and I had fun watching the couple across from us. The girl ordered the 3 cheese monte cristo and complained the whole time. For some reason it was amusing to me. Our server's name was Jesus too and he was from Mexico City, that's where Jesus' Dad is from (and his name is Jesus too!). That was pretty cool.

After dinner we walked the entire parade route to find a decent seat for the Christmas parade. We made it allll the way to the front of IASW and found a place. We still waited another 30 minutes since where we were was where the parade was ending.

Here are a select few pictures, most came out blurry.

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Toot toot!

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If they fall, doesn't their snowflake break?

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Rolling tree.

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Snowmen!

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I like how the gingerbread are flat on the bottom like they just got scraped off the baking pan.

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Bakers!

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I loooove Max!

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Cindy!

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Woody! Hi!

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I think they look SO 80's. Even their hair.

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After the parade ended, we waited for the crowds to spread and we made our way to somewhere else in the park. We walked through Fantasyland and out the side of the castle.

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We went through NOS and into Critter Country. I love NOS at night during Christmas, it's beautiful.

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Jesus dared me to ride Splash with him, but it was FREEZING and I was too scared. I didn't want to be wet and cold. No way.

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[prettyprincessbelle]

...CONT...

We then rode Pooh! I LOVE Pooh. Love love love.

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Woozles?

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We then went to Pooh Corner and I got some Tigger Tails to take home (Mom's favorite). Stitch was checking out the goodies in the window.

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After Pooh's Corner and our Tigger Tails, we decided it was time to go back to the Hojo. We wanted to get to DL super early the next day and have breakfast. When we made it to Mainstreet, the fireworks were starting and it was extremely, super, crazy, busy. We couldn't walk, there were CMs with light saber looiking sticks directing people to go in certain directions. Anyways, once we made it to the Coke Corner, there's a wall right there, well it was open, TO BACKSTAGE! NO WAY! A CM was standing on a plant thing right there saying "please go BEHIND the Coke Corner if you want to go to Town Square!!!" and I was pulling Jesus, "Let's go backstage, let's go backstage!". I was so excited and it might have been boring to a regular non-DL geek. But to us (more me), it was the greatest thing ever. All we saw were CMs having breaks, a Coke machine, some lockers and a sign that said something to the effect of be careful because of firework pyro fallout. Oh wow, it was awesome. And then we came out right in between the Emporium and Fire Station. We then headed back to the Hojo and knocked out for the night.

Next day, SUPER early, SUPER breakfast and SUPER shopping. Jesus' birthday!!!!! And time to go home. Boo. :(

...CONT...

[Belle Ella]

Aww. I have never seen that holiday parade. I love the photos!!

[prettyprincessbelle]

Aww. I have never seen that holiday parade. I love the photos!!


Thanks! :thumbsup2 It's a neat parade. I like the music. And there's princesses and Santa! oOoOooOooo!

[prettyprincessbelle]

Saturday, December 5th - DLR Day 4

The park opened at 8 this morning and we got up super early, I don't even remember what time it was, but we got ready, packed our stuff, went to a ticket booth to get Jesus' Fun Card and made it to the gates before 8. Well, that wasn't the original plan. The WOD was having a super AP sale starting at like 7:30 or something. So we had planned to get there at that time, get Jesus' Fun Card and then go shopping. Well, we got Jesus' Fun Card and went to WOD at like 7:15 and the line was no joke, about 400 people. It was insanity. We asked the CM and she told us they were only letting so many people in at a time and once a certain number leaves, they let in more. They said the wait was about 3 or so hours. Forget that, We decided to just come back later. Oh and we checked out of the Hojo (before all this) and left our car in their parking lot and walked to the parks.

We went to the turnstiles and waited in line. This is what the line looked like about 30 minutes before rope drop.

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Snowflakes.

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There was a group of ladies behind us and and they asked me where I got my hat. I told them and they all wanted to go get one. It was cute and I hope they went and got them.

We were hungry, so once we were let in through the turnstiles, we went to Carnation Cafe to see if there was a wait. There wasn't and we were seated right away.

There were some union protesting people out on Main Street and I was trying to be nosey to see what was going on.

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Cheese!

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I ordered the eggs benedict on a croissant and Jesus got Oscar's Choice.

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It was so good. That was the first time I ordered it and I just loved it. It was amazingly yummy.

So then we decided we were going to go shopping. Well silly Courtney left her ATM card in her purse in the car at the Hojo parking lot. Jesus was a happy clam (seriously, and I was the one annoyed at myself) and we walked back to the Hojo to go get it. Jesus had a brilliant idea to drive and park in the DTD parking lot and we would be done with our shopping within the 3 hours free time.

We parked in DTD and made it back to DL. The Candlelight Processional was starting that night.

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Oh people were already steaking out spots for the CP as soon as the park opened. That's insane.

Pluto!

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Christmas Tree alert for SHERRY E!!!!!!!!

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That was some store on Main Street.

And it had a Belle ornament.

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Jesus' Mom's birthday is the same day as Jesus', so he wanted to be a nice son and get his Mom a present with his Fun Card. So that was our goal. We looked around for a long time. I wanted to go back to Pooh's Corner to get another Tigger Tail (we ate my Mom's the night before). Once we got to Critter Country, Jesus went to the restrooms that are at Hungry Bear while I went towards Pooh's Corner. I took pictures on the way over there.

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Piglet's house?

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I love bows.

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More cupcakes!

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These look super yummy.

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FINALLY a themed Christmas tree!!! SHERRY!!

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Lots and lots of Pooh(s).

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Jesus met me at Pooh's Corner and I bought this really cool giant map of DL. It was only $5 and it's huge (it's too big for a regular poster frame). Soo cute. But I need to find a frame for it. Anyways, I also got some more Tigger Tails.

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We went back to Main Street and found Jesus' Mom's present. Jesus got her this fleece zippered sweater. It's black and it has Mickey embroidered on the back. It's so adorable and warm. And she loves it. And I got myself a really nice purse. It's a tote and it has 55 on it and is in a plaid looking material. It's on that thread about the 55th anniversary merch.

We then said goodbye and I love you to DL and headed to DTD to go see what was left at WOD. The sale was over by then and it was already going to be 11. We still had to wait for them to clear out the rest of the AP'ers. So we waited.

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His button was so cute with a little balloon.

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Tweedles!

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I found some things at WOD. I got my Dad this super awesome POTC beer mug. It was only $12!

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[prettyprincessbelle]

...CONT...

Well of course we can never say goodbye to DL. Jesus still had like $7 left on his Fun Card and he wanted candy, so back to DL at the Candy Palace. I don't remember what he bought, but he did get me a chocolate covered rice crispie!

Daisy is so cute in her winter clothes.

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Bye bye for real Walt!

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I just noticed this cute little box.

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We spent some time in DTD before we headed to the car. We visted Build a Bear and that make your own RC car place. Jesus loved it there. And we went to Sephora and surprise I didn't buy anything.

We were way past our free three hours, so we went to kiosk to pay for our extra time, and the nice CM lady told me that the CMs at the booths most likely were not there and they don't come until later afternoon, so don't worry about it and stay longer if we wish. So nice! Well, we didn't stay. We packed the car with all our goodies and headed home. And yes, I wore my hat allll the way home! :)

[BillyFan]

Yay! You finished!!!!!
But I do have one problem. I'm wondering how I can fit breakfast at Carnation Cafe into next weekend's schedule!!!!! I need to have what you had!!!!!!!!!

[prettyprincessbelle]

:goodvibes Yay. More please!

And of course, have fun with the DIVAS!! I wish I was going, lol.

I didn't see this reply. Sorry! You should come next year! DO it! :thumbsup2

Yay! You finished!!!!!
But I do have one problem. I'm wondering how I can fit breakfast at Carnation Cafe into next weekend's schedule!!!!! I need to have what you had!!!!!!!!!

I know, it took me like 7 years to finish this thing.

Ooo man it was soooo good! Maybe when we go for dinner, you can ask if you can have breakfast? :confused3 :rotfl:

[kaoden39]

I think I wanna do the ladies trip next year. Hmm now to start scheming for my trip.

[BillyFan]

I think I wanna do the ladies trip next year. Hmm now to start scheming for my trip.

You should! There's a good handful of ladies from our area going this year.

[kaoden39]

You should! There's a good handful of ladies from our area going this year.

I wish I could this year but it just wasn't in the books for me but maybe next year. And if I get the AP it is in the cards even more.

[Belle Ella]

Woohooo! It's done!!

I didn't see this reply. Sorry! You should come next year! DO it! :thumbsup2

I can't tell you how badly I really want to go next year. Right now, my sights are set on it and I've got my fingers crossed.

[kaoden39]

Woohooo! It's done!!



I can't tell you how badly I really want to go next year. Right now, my sights are set on it and I've got my fingers crossed.

We could drive together!

[Belle Ella]

We could drive together!

I like that idea :thumbsup2 Don't think I'd like the drive alone again, lol.

[kaoden39]

I like that idea :thumbsup2 Don't think I'd like the drive alone again, lol.

No, I know. I can't stand the thought of doing that alone.

[Belle Ella]

No, I know. I can't stand the thought of doing that alone.

Been there, done that and it's lame! The only redeeming factor being that you know you're on your way to DLR.

[kaoden39]

Been there, done that and it's lame! The only redeeming factor being that you know you're on your way to DLR.

That's true but I get tired when I drive.

[merrrydeath]

We could drive together!

Pick me up on the way!!

[kaoden39]

Pick me up on the way!!

Hey you know this could honestly work. I could leave from Fairfield and drive to Martinez and then we could go to San Jose.

[Belle Ella]

:lmao: I'm totally in.

[prettyprincessbelle]

I think I wanna do the ladies trip next year. Hmm now to start scheming for my trip.

Do it! Do it! After you see me post how much fun I'm going to have you're going to want to come next year. Just watch.

You should! There's a good handful of ladies from our area going this year.

See, what she said.

I wish I could this year but it just wasn't in the books for me but maybe next year. And if I get the AP it is in the cards even more.

I hope you get an AP this year! :goodvibes

Woohooo! It's done!!

I can't tell you how badly I really want to go next year. Right now, my sights are set on it and I've got my fingers crossed.

I know, it took me forever!

I really hope you can go next year, it will be wonderful to meet you (and Michele, you listening?!!)!

We could drive together!

I like that idea :thumbsup2 Don't think I'd like the drive alone again, lol.

No, I know. I can't stand the thought of doing that alone.

Been there, done that and it's lame! The only redeeming factor being that you know you're on your way to DLR.

That's true but I get tired when I drive.

Pick me up on the way!!

Hey you know this could honestly work. I could leave from Fairfield and drive to Martinez and then we could go to San Jose.

:lmao: I'm totally in.

SEE!!! It's a plan. No turning back now.

[prettyprincessbelle]

So we leave in less than a week, so I will you all in on our plans.

My Mom and I will going on our first ever Mother/Daughter DLR trip. We will be joining the ever popular and super awesome Dis Divas and we're SO EXCITED!!!

We will be leaving Oxnard on Thursday the 25th and be driving to Culver City for a filming of the Bonnie Hunt Show. My Mom is a huge fan of hers (she comes on NBC at 3pm, well not right now with the Olympics on) and she managed to get us tickets. She's super excited (and I'm excited to see who the guests will be!!) as NBC is cancelling her show in May, so my Mom is glad to be going before it's cancelled.

We have to arrive at the Culver Studios at 12pm (I think? I'll check) and filming starts at 2pm and ends at 3:30pm. After that we're going to be going to eat at lunch at a place I've been wanting to go for a while called Royal T Cafe, it's Japanese inspired and it's also an art gallery. It looks sooooo cute and all the waitresses are Japanese. After that we have the Diva Meet and Greet at 6:30 in the Hojo conference room. :banana:

We're staying at the Hojo in building 2 (with the entertainment rate!) and will be checking in that Thursday and checking out Sunday. My Mom will be getting a 2 day park hopper. We were thinking 3, but since we will be spending the day with Bonnie Hunt and the park closes at 8, there's no point.

For Sunday we plan on leaving Anaheim semi-early and going to spend the day in LA (Rodeo Drive!). I really want to go to the character warehouse in Fullerton, so hopefully we can do that Sunday too.

Okay, so here's the Official Dis Divas Trip Schedule for the days we will be there. My Mom and I will not be eating dinner on Saturday night at Jazz Kitchen, we will be going to Napa Rose!

Thursday 2/25
Arrival day ~ All arriving at various times
Lunch: Rancho del Zocalo patio @ 2:00, followed by group ride on POTC.
Flag Retreat Ceremony in Town Square starts @ 4:30, meet a few minutes prior.
Dinner: Meet and Greet Pajama Party in Hojo's @ 6:30-9:30

Friday 2/26
Breakfast: You're on your own
Princess Fantasy Faire, followed by group ride on Small World (wear your tiaras and meet in front of PFF when it opens)
Walk in Walt's Footsteps tour @ 2:00 (meet at tour start location near City Hall a few minutes early)
Lunch: Ariel's Princess lunch @ 1:00 (meet in front of restaurant at 12:50 to check in)
Group drawing at the Animation Station (meet at entrance to drawing room a little before 3:00)
Dinner: Carnation Cafe @ various times between 4:20 and 5:30 (see sign up list, and meet a few minutes early to check in)
Cove Bar for drinks (Time TBD)

Saturday 2/27
Breakfast: Riverbelle Terrace @ park opening, or on your own
Mother/Daughter Club photo @ 8:45 (meet in front of castle)
Ladies Trip Group photo @ 9:00 in front of castle (PLEASE don't be late)
Scavenger Hunt @ 9:45 in Carnation Plaza (hunt starts at 10:00)
Lunch options:
Thunder Mtn. BBQ @ 2:30, Cafe Orleans @ 3, or on your own
Group viewing of the Billy Hill Show (meet @ 3:30 at Golden Horseshoe)
Dinner: Jazz Kitchen @ 7:30 (meet at 7:15 to check in)
Fireworks viewing: Meet at Coke Corner @ 8:50 and go from there

[kaoden39]

Sounds great.

[merrrydeath]

:lmao: I'm totally in.

Hey you know this could honestly work. I could leave from Fairfield and drive to Martinez and then we could go to San Jose.

ROAD TRIP!! :cool1:

[merrrydeath]

My Mom and I will not be eating dinner on Saturday night at Jazz Kitchen, we will be going to Napa Rose!



AWESOME! Take pictures pleease.

[kaoden39]

ROAD TRIP!! :cool1:

Woohoo!!

[prettyprincessbelle]

AWESOME! Take pictures pleease.

Ohhh I will!

We leave Thursday! YAY!

[Belle Ella]

Thursday is so close!!

[merrrydeath]

Ohhh I will!

We leave Thursday! YAY!

OH MY GOSH. You are going to have so much fun. How crazy will that be with all those ladies togther. I was at the park at the same time one day of my trip last year and I saw a BUNCH of ladies walking around with tiaras on and just laughing it up.

[prettyprincessbelle]

I know! I started some packing today. But I think I need rain boots. One weather site has rain for Saturday and another has no rain the whole trip. So I think I'm going to buy them, bring them and if I don't use them, I'll return them.

[Belle Ella]

:cool1: I'm so excited for you!! Have a great time!! :cool1:

[prettyprincessbelle]

Thank you, Jazz! :hug:

I'm pretty much packed. After work I need to get my car washed, if it's still raining, I'll just take it to get the inside vaccumed. I need to put gas, go to the Disney Store to put spending money on a gift card and run to the store to get a case of water and some Coke for my Dad at home. And I think that's it! :thumbsup2

[kaoden39]

Have fun Courtney!! Next year we are gonna be there with you!!

[Belle Ella]

Have fun Courtney!! Next year we are gonna be there with you!!

:grouphug: Yes, we will be!!

[kaoden39]

:grouphug: Yes, we will be!!

:dance3:

[MotoXPrincess99]

Hey Courtney!

I can't wait to hear your take on this weekend's Ladies Trip.

[kaoden39]

I know I am looking forward to reading about it too!!

[prettyprincessbelle]

Hey girls!

I need to upload the pics to my computer.

I had SO MUCH FUN! I'm ready to do it again TOMORROW!

I'm still tired though. And my legs are sore, I don't know from what!

[kaoden39]

Hey girls!

I need to upload the pics to my computer.

I had SO MUCH FUN! I'm ready to do it again TOMORROW!

I'm still tired though. And my legs are sore, I don't know from what!

I am so glad you had a good time. I can hardly wait for next year. When my taxes come in the next ten or so days I am buying my AP:cool1:

[Sherry E]

Courtney!!!! I am bumping your TR thread because I know you have another DLR trip coming up in a couple of weeks (or less) for your birthday, and I know we all want to hear about it and see photos after it happens!! Plus, I'm sure we would love a Diva's trip rundown.

When you have time, can you post some of your fantastic DLR Christmastime photos in our "Disney at Christmas" super thread? That thread is very popular, but it's not the same without a contribution from you!!:cool1: They can be perfect pictures, they can be really bad pictures, they can be crowd pictures or various scenic stuff, they can be holiday food pictures, holiday merchandise pictures, decorations, flowers/plants, anything at DTD or the 3 DLR hotels - anything and everything. Anything that looks even remotely Christmas/holiday-related, it would be great to see it in that thread, and I know you have made at least a few holiday DLR trips, so you probably have a lot to pull from. We have turned the Disney at Christmas thread into sort of the one-stop-shop on all things Christmas (meaning photos and info and questions), and everyone loves it (it's a really happy, colorful fun thread), so anything from you would be awesome!!:goodvibes

Same thing for Halloweentime - I know you did not make it to DLR last year for Halloweentime, but if you have anything from a previous Halloween DLR trip that you can share in our "Halloween at DL" super thread, that would be fabulous too!:goodvibes Beth came through with some really amazing pictures not long ago, and I am astounded at some of the things I saw in her photos and Disneylvrforever's photos that I think I overlooked!! It's more detailed than I remembered it was. Anyway, the Halloween at DL thread is not nearly as popular as the Disney at Christmas thread because I think there are just not enough photos to keep people tuned in! There is not the abundance of things to take pictures of at Halloweentime as there is at Christmastime.

[Sherry E]

Happy Happy Happy Happy Happy Happy Happy Happy Happy Happy Happy Happy Happy Happy Happy Happy Happy Happy Happy Happy Happy Happy
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, COURTNEY!!!

:cool1::banana::yay::dance3::woohoo:
:cheer2:pixiedust::rockband::dancer:party::bday:
:ccat::sulley::hmghost::mickeyjum:dogdance:

It's actually hard to belive that your birthday is here already! It literally seems like it was just a few months ago when you were doing your TR here and showing us the loot you got with your Fun Card, includng the little birthday cake in the chest!! I can't believe time has flown by so fast!