The Willy's head to Walt's World..again!!! 5/18: TR Started!!

[wlwilliams9]

OK! Thanks to my fellow May 9th DISer’s, kgle and BridetobeDisney, I have been encouraged to create my own PTR! I’ve been a DIS member for a couple of years, but I’ve been a Disney fan since my first trip in 1977 at age 3! My parents have always loved Walt Disney and all that he stands for so the Disney experience was instilled in me at an early age.

Here is the cast starring in my PTR:
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/796098281112_0_ALB.jpg May 2008! (My hair looks terrible in this pic)

Me (Wendy), age 34, mom, wife and Disney planner. I am an elementary teacher by trade. I taught 2nd & 3rd grade until my DD was born July 1, 2006. I have been a SAHM ever since! I love just chillin’ with my family, playing Wii and Xbox 360, reading and hanging out on the DIS boards! As I said, my 1st Disney trip was in 1977. I then visited again with my Mom, Dad & little sis in 1979, 80, 84, 88 (Disney Land & Sea cruise), 92, 96 & 97. In 12/98, DH and I started dating and realizing that he was a Disney fan too, we planned our first trip in 02/99. We then proceeded to visit in 2000, 01, 03, 04, 05, 07 (DD’s 1st trip) and 08. In May, 2002, we were married and went to Tahiti for 18 days (Paradise!) On our way back to Michigan, we stayed in LA for a few days and went to Disney Land. It was nice, but no WDW!

DH (Mike), age 34, dad, husband and the one who brings home the bacon! DH is an Operations Management Consultant. Basically, he is hired by companies to help them get their act together! His main industry is automotive and being here in S.E. Michigan, he has a lot of work to do! His hobbies include his 250 gallon saltwater fish tank, playing Xbox 360 and being wrapped around DD’s finger! He loves Disney as much as I do, but leaves the planning to me…except when it comes to the food. He always has a say as to which restaurants we’ll be making ADR’s at! He is a foodie and great cook. His Thanksgiving turkey could put Martha Stewart to shame!!

DD (Emily), age 2, daughter, cutie and all around great little girl! She loves all things Disney (gee, I wonder why!) Her current favorites are Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and all things Cars! She plays soccer and goes to gymnastics and pre-school once a week. She loves to read books and paint! She has been to Disney twice. Her 1st trip was at 10 months, 2nd trip was at 22 months and we’re looking forward to taking her again in May, 2 months shy of 3.


Since our wedding, we have been traveling to WDW for our anniversary which is May 10th. This year, we are heading down on May 7th and took full advantage of the 4/3 deal! We are staying at the Polynesian this time and we’re very excited. DH stayed there in 1988 after his Disney Land & Sea cruise, but I have never stayed there before. I’ve stayed at the GF, CR, CBR, POFQ, Pop & all of the All-Stars. I have also stayed off-site, but won’t do that again!

We knew for sure that we were going to do the Dining plan, but once we started looking at the menus, we decided to go Deluxe. Many of the restaurants we want to try are signature, 2TS credits, so the DxDP makes more sense. More dining info to come soon!

Anyway, it’s late and I’d better hit the hay, so I will fill in more details and pics tomorrow! Good Night!

UPDATES:
The Williams Family: A PTR Introduction! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29559706&postcount=1)
Emily's 1st Trip, May 2007 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29572008&postcount=5)
FOOD, Bring on the ADR's (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29572668&postcount=6)
Emily's 2nd Trip, May 2008 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29588681&postcount=11)
The Great Flight Debacle (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29628841&postcount=20)
Tentative schedule, Where are those May hours? (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29642752&postcount=22)
Funny Pics from Previous Vacations (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29689150&postcount=30)
My Disney Planning Spreadsheet (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29791748&postcount=64)
Wedding & Honeymoon Photos (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29851244&postcount=84)
OMG! HUGE UPDATE!! My DH said something tonight that got me really EXCITED!! (No, it wasn't anything dirty!!) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29897949&postcount=108)
Can you believe it, we made MORE changes!! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29926291&postcount=121)
I've updated the spreadsheet! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29942688&postcount=126)
The Countdown Calendar! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29961062&postcount=137)
Break out the TUMS, we've made some ADR's! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30016085&postcount=157)
We'd better buy the big thing of TUMS! More ADR's!!! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30049199&postcount=180)
BURP!! All ADRs are made, let's pig out! BURP!! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30135838&postcount=214)
Teeny, Tiny Update (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30277465&postcount=268)
The Williams Family Customized Maps! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30369422&postcount=302)
Emily's Outfits...Girls are so FUN & EXPENSIVE!! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30418168&postcount=322)
I may or may not have gone shopping again! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30443842&postcount=338)
It's the dreaded swimsuit shopping time, UGH!!! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30474995&postcount=356)
More swimsuit shopping...YUCK! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30475520&postcount=357)
How about more dresses!! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30477620&postcount=359)
More of the 2009 Flight Debacle! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30510383&postcount=370)
An itsy bitsy, not even a mini trip report! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30559679&postcount=399)
An itsy bitsy, not even a mini trip report - PART 2! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30559730&postcount=400)
An itsy bitsy, not even a mini trip report - PART 3! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30559760&postcount=401)
SURPRISE!! I did some more shopping! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30576006&postcount=418)
Guess what? What? I went shopping again! AGAIN? (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30614892&postcount=440)
A few additions and a little shopping! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30766940&postcount=506)
DANG you babyGap! Why must you add more clothes? (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30794602&postcount=529)
CRIKEY!! I ordered our Crocs today! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30806447&postcount=544)
Half of our countdown calendar magically disappeared! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30886194&postcount=580)
CRIKEY!! More Crocs! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30919541&postcount=589)
Yippie!! We saved $500+ on our Disney vacation! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30944949&postcount=602)
Some New/Old Pictures! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30974477&postcount=616)
Day 1 - May 7, 2009 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31011848&postcount=634)
My Disney Organizer! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31070367&postcount=668)
Happy Birthday Mom! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31119419&postcount=686)
Day 2 - May 8, 2009 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31137684&postcount=700)
Emily's Disney Wardrobe! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31165818&postcount=711)
More of Emily's Disney Wardrobe! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31165849&postcount=712)
Emily's In-Flight Entertainment (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31173637&postcount=729)
Mickey Toesies! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31182266&postcount=737)
Mickey Mail! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31210185&postcount=751)
I Got My Harrr Did! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31220017&postcount=762)
Day 3 - May 9, 2009 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31249784&postcount=782)
Garden Grocer Order....Check! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31272498&postcount=794)
Our Furry Family Member! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31283243&postcount=803)
Hoppy Easter! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31296023&postcount=813)
Day 4 - May 10, 2009 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31350935&postcount=832)
Photo Shoot....Check! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31367793&postcount=845)
Planning Emily's Birthday! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31387696&postcount=858)
Random Stuff! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31434716&postcount=877)
Earth Day + Disney Store = $$$! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31478388&postcount=891)
Happy Birthday, Dad! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31511004&postcount=903)
Day 5 - May 11, 2009 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31516420&postcount=910)
Old McDonald had a farm! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31528042&postcount=921)
Day 6 - May 12, 2009 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31541924&postcount=929)
Aporkalypse Now! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31588521&postcount=948)
Day 7 - May 13, 2009 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31636667&postcount=975)
Day 8 - May 14, 2009 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31658686&postcount=982)
Emily's Beach Towel (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31663575&postcount=987)
Day 9 - May 15, 2009 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31682239&postcount=1002)
That's How We Roll! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31684207&postcount=1004)
One More Day! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31692204&postcount=1013)
We're Home!!! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31864071&postcount=1038)
TR Started (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31892234&postcount=1047)

[kgle]

Yay you finally started one! Emily seems like such a cutie, I really hope we all get to meet up! Her sunglasses are too cute.

I think my dream stay is CR...maybe we can stay there when I celebrate graduating from nursing school!


And by the way, ITS OFFICIALLY 4 MONTHS TODAY!!

How funny is that, that this post is number 444?

[kshearer]

Looking forward to following your plans. Our first trip to WDW is scheduled for May 13th. We are staying at CBR. It is the first time to WDW for me (35), DH(37), DS (9) and DD (6). I can't wait. I am learning so much from everyone here!

[Grants Mom]

I to am going to subscribe to this one - hope that is ok. I am staying at the CBR we check in on May 23. It is me (32) hubby (34) and son who will turning 6, 3 days before we get there! I hope to learn from your plans too!
Thanks for sharing!:goodvibes

[wlwilliams9]

Thanks for reading and :welcome: to my PTR!
Well, since Emily is sitting here watching Beauty and the Beast, wearing her Pooh & Tigger sweatshirt and Sleeping Beauty dress, I think it’s time to add some more photos!

Here is some pics of Emily on her 1st trip, May 2007!
Her first Mickey ears! (She wears these around the house all the time!)
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/24322081712_0_ALB.jpg

Pool time at the Pop!
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/51880081712_0_ALB.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/53880081712_0_ALB.jpg
I couldn't have placed that curl between her eyes if I'd tried!

It's a Small World! She loves this ride!
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/57780081712_0_ALB.jpg

Before we left the Pop, I wrote this on the drive by the entrance! They have sidewalk chalk for kiddies to use while waiting!
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/97561081712_0_ALB.jpg

Finally, here is a pic of my Dad & I on my first trip!
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/scan0001.jpg

[wlwilliams9]

Let’s talk food! Mike and I, as you can see in our picture, love to eat! We count the many dining options Disney offers as a part of the whole Disney vacation experience so this time we have decided on the DxDP. It will probably be more food that we can handle, but its vacation! Plus, with the 2 snack credits per day, we shouldn’t have to spend too much OOP for Emily’s food. She eats like a bird and really only likes fruits and vegetables. However, she has started to try new things lately. She is hooked on chips and salsa!

Here are the restaurants we are going to try this time

Breakfasts:
Chef Mickey’s
Akerhaus Princess Storybook Breakfast
Kona
Ohana

Lunches:
Sci-Fi Theater
Plaza Restaurant
Rose & Crown or Nine Dragons (haven’t decided for this day yet)
Earl of Sandwich
Leaning Palms
Casey's Corner

Dinner:
Spirit of Aloha
California Grill
Flying Fish Café
Tutto Italia
Jiko
Whispering Canyon Café
Le Cellier

Any thoughts on our tentative food choices?

[bertegirl]

Joining....can't wait to keep reading:surfweb:

[bertegirl]

I love the Dumbo photo. I grew up in California and my dad and I went to Disneyland every year on my birthday. He still jokes about how many times I made him ride that ride!!!

[wlwilliams9]

I love the Dumbo photo. I grew up in California and my dad and I went to Disneyland every year on my birthday. He still jokes about how many times I made him ride that ride!!!

Hey! I was just posting on your PTR while you were on mine!!

[bertegirl]

Too funny....I just put my DD to bed and she asked how many days until Disney mom? I created a monster!!!

[wlwilliams9]

Last May was one of our best WDW vacations we’ve taken so far. Emily was at a great age to appreciate all of the fun stuff we were doing, in fact, she would cry when we returned to the room. It was also our first stay at the BC. We rented points from a wonderful DVC owner and stayed in a studio villa. Stormalong Bay was AWESOME! We had some groceries delivered from Garden Grocer and that worked out great. We used the dining plan and ate some yummy food, our favorite was California Grill. However, I can honestly say, we have never had a bad meal at Disney.


Here are some pics from that vacay…

Drumming in Mexico...
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/276853801112_0_ALB.jpg

Relaxing in the stroller...
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/298933801112_0_ALB.jpg

Pirate & Princess Party (Yes, Mike had a bottle of wine at dinner)...
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/510943801112_0_ALB.jpg

Stormalong Bay...
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/618173801112_0_ALB.jpg

Waiting for Momma to exit TOT!:scared1:
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/676203801112_0_ALB.jpg


I'm kind of at a standstill right now as far as planning. Hopefully, they'll post the May hours soon so I can get our days finalized. Less than a month before I can make ADR’s !! Woot! Woot! I do have Chef Mickey’s booked, that’s 1 down, 13 to go!

[ScotsMinnie]

Subbing to this one!!! Your pics are lovely. What a beautiful wee girl. She is almost the same age as my DD and she is also a big Small World fan!

Love the pic of you and your Dad. What a thing to treasure.

[wlwilliams9]

Yay you finally started one! Emily seems like such a cutie, I really hope we all get to meet up! Her sunglasses are too cute.

I think my dream stay is CR...maybe we can stay there when I celebrate graduating from nursing school!


And by the way, ITS OFFICIALLY 4 MONTHS TODAY!!

How funny is that, that this post is number 444?

We stayed at the CR when I was 3 so it's been a while...to say the least. I would love to stay there again. I love the style of the rooms and how modern it was for it's time. I was going to book there instead of the Poly because the MK view package is just $200 more than our pkg at the Poly, but then decided I'd wait and rent DVC points next trip at Bay Tower. We'll see!

[Villainess]

I'm joining in! We will actually be heading home :( on May 9th from WDW. Your DD is a cutie; my DD is 2 months younger than her!

[kgle]

We stayed at the CR when I was 3 so it's been a while...to say the least. I would love to stay there again. I love the style of the rooms and how modern it was for it's time. I was going to book there instead of the Poly because the MK view package is just $200 more than our pkg at the Poly, but then decided I'd wait and rent DVC points next trip at Bay Tower. We'll see!


Oh I know, its definitely the stylish decor that has got me. I am not a fan of the decor at a lot of the resorts (from the pictures I have seen) because it just looks cheesy and clashy for some reason. Even the deluxes! CR is one of those that is super nice to me.

I just posted on Brandi's PTR but wanted to ask you here too just in case. Would you mind if Rylan and I sent a Disney "present" to Emily (I want to send one to Tyson too). I just think its too cool that we are all going at the same time and our kids are around the same age. I have a really neat idea in mind and would love to send her something I can put together if thats ok!

[wlwilliams9]

Oh I know, its definitely the stylish decor that has got me. I am not a fan of the decor at a lot of the resorts (from the pictures I have seen) because it just looks cheesy and clashy for some reason. Even the deluxes! CR is one of those that is super nice to me.

I just posted on Brandi's PTR but wanted to ask you here too just in case. Would you mind if Rylan and I sent a Disney "present" to Emily (I want to send one to Tyson too). I just think its too cool that we are all going at the same time and our kids are around the same age. I have a really neat idea in mind and would love to send her something I can put together if thats ok!

Thanks, that would be cool! She loves getting mail! Do you want me to PM you with our address? I'd love to do the same for Rylan! He needs some special Disney mail from Mickey...or who is his fav character? I'll send him something from who he loves most!

[kgle]

Thanks, that would be cool! She loves getting mail! Do you want me to PM you with our address? I'd love to do the same for Rylan! He needs some special Disney mail from Mickey...or who is his fav character? I'll send him something from who he loves most!


Awesome! Yeah definitely PM me. I was thinking of something with a Disney Princess for her, does she have a favorite (I will feel like an idiot if you already stated that in your PTR LOL)? Or even if it isn't a princess! Yay :) Rylan will love that too. He loves Mickey, Handy Manny, and Pooh Bear.

[BridetobeDisney]

Where have I been? I didn't realize you had a PTR! Awesome Awesome start! I completely agree with all your food choices. Sounds yummy! If we could afford it, DH and I would so do the Deluxe DP. Like you said then we could eat at 2TS restaurants.

I love the pictures! Your family is so cute! Emily has to be the cutest little girl I've ever seen! I love the pigtails when she was waiting for you at TOT. Love the little curl when she was in the pool. T

The picture with your dad is precious. I actually have pictures of me with my grandpa when I was 3 at Disney World. Those pictures mean the world to me because they are the last ones we took together. He died the night we got home from Disney at about 2 am. He actually called my parents house to ask to talk to me after we got home (we only lived 10 mins away from them) to tell me he would take me to feed the ducks the next day and I was asleep. Mom asked if he wanted her to wake me up but he said no. He passed away later that night. Man that makes me tear up a bit. My point is those family pics are priceless.


Sorry I didnt mean to bring down the mood of your PTR.

On a happy note, we only have about 17 weeks before we all go to Disney!!!!!!!!:yay: :yay: :yay: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[wlwilliams9]

Awesome! Yeah definitely PM me. I was thinking of something with a Disney Princess for her, does she have a favorite (I will feel like an idiot if you already stated that in your PTR LOL)? Or even if it isn't a princess! Yay :) Rylan will love that too. He loves Mickey, Handy Manny, and Pooh Bear.

Emily loves all of the princesses, her favs are Snow White and Sleeping Beauty. She also loves Mickey & gang, Handy Manny, Pooh and all of the Pixar movies. PM me with your address and I'll get some stuff in the mail to Rylan!

Where have I been? I didn't realize you had a PTR! Awesome Awesome start! I completely agree with all your food choices. Sounds yummy! If we could afford it, DH and I would so do the Deluxe DP. Like you said then we could eat at 2TS restaurants.

I love the pictures! Your family is so cute! Emily has to be the cutest little girl I've ever seen! I love the pigtails when she was waiting for you at TOT. Love the little curl when she was in the pool. T

The picture with your dad is precious. I actually have pictures of me with my grandpa when I was 3 at Disney World. Those pictures mean the world to me because they are the last ones we took together. He died the night we got home from Disney at about 2 am. He actually called my parents house to ask to talk to me after we got home (we only lived 10 mins away from them) to tell me he would take me to feed the ducks the next day and I was asleep. Mom asked if he wanted her to wake me up but he said no. He passed away later that night. Man that makes me tear up a bit. My point is those family pics are priceless.


Sorry I didnt mean to bring down the mood of your PTR.

On a happy note, we only have about 17 weeks before we all go to Disney!!!!!!!!:yay: :yay: :yay: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Thanks! I think Emily is the cutest little girl too, but I might be a little biased!

It's good that you have those pics of your Grandpa and that you were able to spend that special time with him. I got preggers with Emily 2 months after my Mom was diagnosed with stage 4 BC. She was always worried that Emily wouldn't remember who she was after she was gone so I made sure to take lots of photos. I think it helps Emily remember since she passed in Aug.

Anyway, on a happier note, I scored these today for Emily at Von Maur for $4.99!
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/60_1_fuschiaturquoi.jpg

Next PTR installment...The Great Airfare/Airline Debacle of 2008/2009!
(you're intrigued, aren't you!?!?)

[wlwilliams9]

OK, so back in November we booked our wonderful Disney vacation and the search for the cheapest airfare began. I signed up for the SW Ding, Spirit $9 fare club and DH is already a NWA Worldperks member so I checked prices every day, multiple times….obsess much!?! Finally, mid-December, I booked a great $9 fare on Spirit from DTW to MCO & back, departing in the morning and returning in the evening. Our total for the 3 of us, with airfare and baggage fees, was $465. Sounds too good to be true? Well it was! About a week later, I was checking on my reservation and noticed that the time had changed on our outbound flight from the morning to the late afternoon. WHAT? That’s a whole day of Disney wasted and I wasn’t having that, so I called Spirit and cancelled the flight. They actually gave me my money back! I was totally expecting a credit. UGH, back to the drawing board!

Over the holidays, fares were ridiculously high, but I’d check several times a day anyway! On 1/6, I was on Spiritair.com and they were offering $35 off for 35 hours and I found a pretty good price of $558 for the 3 of us so I booked again. When I went to my profile to check my flight, I noticed that I had booked 5/6, not 5/9, OMG! I really screwed up! The flights on 5/9 we’re actually $150 more, Oh man! Again, I get on the phone and call, like 5 minutes after I made the screw up! This time, I was only offered a credit or they could change my flight to the more expensive one. Credit please! Now, I’m P.O’ed because I made such a boo boo and was now obligated to fly Spirit. Back to watching the fares…again.

Finally, we come to today. I log on to Spirit Air around 1pm because that’s usually when their promos begin and they are offering $9 fares and $35 off for 35 hours again. I check the flights I want and WOW!!! $427.50 for the 3 of us, airfare and baggage fees. Score!! That still leaves $130.50 left in credit so I call my SIL, who is going to WDW with us and ask her if she’d like me to book their (SIL, BIL, DNiece) flights with my $9 fare club too and she said, “YES”! I paid for the total and she is paying me back for their flight which means I get my money back for the credits I wasn’t going to use. Did that make sense? Oh, who cares, I’m so excited!

I only hope Spirit doesn’t change their times on me again!!

[bertegirl]

Way to go...We paid $800 for the 4 of us. (technically 3 of us) We only have 1 airport to chose and 2 airlines that do nonstop so for us it was worth it.

[wlwilliams9]

My goodness, when are the May hours going to be posted? I have a tentative plan while I wait for the hours. DH and I are bummed they are cutting back hours because we like to sleep in and stay out late while at WDW. It looks like this time around, we’ll have to drag our booties out of bed before 10am! Anyway, here’s the plan:

Saturday, May 9th
Check in at Poly early afternoon
Head to DTD for some shopping and Earl of Sandwich (Drool!)
Pool/Nap time
Spirit of Aloha show

Sunday, May 10th (Our 7th Anniversary & Mother’s Day)
Chef Mickey’s for breakfast
Magic Kingdom
California Grill for dinner (more drool!)

Monday, May 11th
Hollywood Studios
Lunch @ Sci-Fi Theater
Dinner @ Flying Fish Café

Tuesday, May 12th
Epcot
Akerhaus Princess Storybook breakfast
Tutto Italia for dinner

Wednesday, May 13th
Typhoon Lagoon in the morning/early afternoon
Animal Kingdom in the late afternoon/evening
Dinner @ Jiko

Thursday, May 14th
Breakfast @ Kona
Magic Kingdom
Plaza Restaurant for lunch
Dinner @ Whispering Canyon Café

Friday, May 15th
Epcot
Either Rose & Crown or Nine Dragons for lunch
LeCellier @ Dinner

Saturday, May 16th
Ohana’s for breakfast
Enjoy the Poly pool before we head home this evening


The time sure does fly by when you type it out like this!

Up Next: Our funniest pics from WDW!

[Lady Lallie]

Hi! What a great PTR so far. Your DD is too cute for words. :cutie:

You've got some great plans and great ADR's. I am anxiously waiting for the May Park Hours too. I think we will be lucky if they are posted in January. I have a feeling they won't be posted until next month. :headache: It's really hard to plan our your days and your adr's when you don't have the park hours. I'm worried about the parks closing early too. We like taking a midday break and then going back to stay out late. Oh well. It will still be Disney. :goodvibes

Can't wait to read more. :thumbsup2

[Villainess]

So glad you were able to get your cash back for the extra credits and a great deal too! We are flying Spirit as well; did you pay the extra $ to choose a seat now? We did - couldn't believe it was $10/seat/way. Ridiculous, but we wanted to sit together, esp. w/ my 2 little ones.

[ScotsMinnie]

OK, so back in November we booked our wonderful Disney vacation and the search for the cheapest airfare began. I signed up for the SW Ding, Spirit $9 fare club and DH is already a NWA Worldperks member so I checked prices every day, multiple times….obsess much!?! Finally, mid-December, I booked a great $9 fare on Spirit from DTW to MCO & back, departing in the morning and returning in the evening. Our total for the 3 of us, with airfare and baggage fees, was $465. Sounds too good to be true? Well it was! About a week later, I was checking on my reservation and noticed that the time had changed on our outbound flight from the morning to the late afternoon. WHAT? That’s a whole day of Disney wasted and I wasn’t having that, so I called Spirit and cancelled the flight. They actually gave me my money back! I was totally expecting a credit. UGH, back to the drawing board!

Over the holidays, fares were ridiculously high, but I’d check several times a day anyway! On 1/6, I was on Spiritair.com and they were offering $35 off for 35 hours and I found a pretty good price of $558 for the 3 of us so I booked again. When I went to my profile to check my flight, I noticed that I had booked 5/6, not 5/9, OMG! I really screwed up! The flights on 5/9 we’re actually $150 more, Oh man! Again, I get on the phone and call, like 5 minutes after I made the screw up! This time, I was only offered a credit or they could change my flight to the more expensive one. Credit please! Now, I’m P.O’ed because I made such a boo boo and was now obligated to fly Spirit. Back to watching the fares…again.

Finally, we come to today. I log on to Spirit Air around 1pm because that’s usually when their promos begin and they are offering $9 fares and $35 off for 35 hours again. I check the flights I want and WOW!!! $427.50 for the 3 of us, airfare and baggage fees. Score!! That still leaves $130.50 left in credit so I call my SIL, who is going to WDW with us and ask her if she’d like me to book their (SIL, BIL, DNiece) flights with my $9 fare club too and she said, “YES”! I paid for the total and she is paying me back for their flight which means I get my money back for the credits I wasn’t going to use. Did that make sense? Oh, who cares, I’m so excited!

I only hope Spirit doesn’t change their times on me again!!

That was great timing - glad you got them sorted. I am very jealous of your airfares. (Ours cost us the equivalent of about $3000 - and that was a good price!)



My goodness, when are the May hours going to be posted? I have a tentative plan while I wait for the hours. DH and I are bummed they are cutting back hours because we like to sleep in and stay out late while at WDW. It looks like this time around, we’ll have to drag our booties out of bed before 10am! Anyway, here’s the plan:

Saturday, May 9th
Check in at Poly early afternoon
Head to DTD for some shopping and Earl of Sandwich (Drool!)
Pool/Nap time
Spirit of Aloha show

Sunday, May 10th (Our 7th Anniversary & Mother’s Day)
Chef Mickey’s for breakfast
Magic Kingdom
California Grill for dinner (more drool!)

Monday, May 11th
Hollywood Studios
Lunch @ Sci-Fi Theater
Dinner @ Flying Fish Café

Tuesday, May 12th
Epcot
Akerhaus Princess Storybook breakfast
Tutto Italia for dinner

Wednesday, May 13th
Typhoon Lagoon in the morning/early afternoon
Animal Kingdom in the late afternoon/evening
Dinner @ Jiko

Thursday, May 14th
Breakfast @ Kona
Magic Kingdom
Plaza Restaurant for lunch
Dinner @ Whispering Canyon Café

Friday, May 15th
Epcot
Either Rose & Crown or Nine Dragons for lunch
LeCellier @ Dinner

Saturday, May 16th
Ohana’s for breakfast
Enjoy the Poly pool before we head home this evening


The time sure does fly by when you type it out like this!

Up Next: Our funniest pics from WDW!

The California Grill is def the best meal out we had last time. Watching Wishes from the rooftop terrace is really great. The music is piped in so make sure you get your timings right so you catch it. Your server will tell you when it is starting and they will hold your next course so it doesn't get cold! Not cold up there but a bit breezy so best take a little jacket for the little one just in case!

[wlwilliams9]

Hi! What a great PTR so far. Your DD is too cute for words. :cutie:

You've got some great plans and great ADR's. I am anxiously waiting for the May Park Hours too. I think we will be lucky if they are posted in January. I have a feeling they won't be posted until next month. :headache: It's really hard to plan our your days and your adr's when you don't have the park hours. I'm worried about the parks closing early too. We like taking a midday break and then going back to stay out late. Oh well. It will still be Disney. :goodvibes

Can't wait to read more. :thumbsup2

Thanks for coming over to my PTR! I was inspired by one of your posts and had to check out some of those Old Navy T's. I will definitly be ordering a couple of those shirts on sale!

So glad you were able to get your cash back for the extra credits and a great deal too! We are flying Spirit as well; did you pay the extra $ to choose a seat now? We did - couldn't believe it was $10/seat/way. Ridiculous, but we wanted to sit together, esp. w/ my 2 little ones.

I haven't picked seats yet. I'm watching the flight to see if I really need to or not. You can check to see what seats are available on the website. So far, there are only 3 seats that have been reserved on the way down and 7 on the way back. If it looks like it's starting to get crowded, I'll purchase then. Charging for seats is RIDICULOUS!

That was great timing - glad you got them sorted. I am very jealous of your airfares. (Ours cost us the equivalent of about $3000 - and that was a good price!)





The California Grill is def the best meal out we had last time. Watching Wishes from the rooftop terrace is really great. The music is piped in so make sure you get your timings right so you catch it. Your server will tell you when it is starting and they will hold your next course so it doesn't get cold! Not cold up there but a bit breezy so best take a little jacket for the little one just in case!

Yikes! $3000 for flights:scared1: !! I guess that's the price to pay when you live over seas.

We LOVE CG! We ate there last year for the first time and it is now a must do! I think I will plan our dinner during Wishes. Last year, we ate there before the Pirate & Princess Party. Yum! I can't wait.

[kgle]

Woohoo so it looks like you, Brandi, and I will all be at AK on the same day!

[Villainess]

Our flight was half - 1/3 full when we booked so we opted for the seats. I wrote a letter of complaint to Spirit about charging for the seats and received an email that had a virus attached to it (thankfully I caught it quickly and no damage done) that basically stated they offer the choice of seating as an option and the luggage charge as an option (the email stated, "you can bring a carry on for no charge) to ensure they can offer low fares due to the high cost of fuel and that you don't have to choose a seat - my argument was that they are discriminating against families with young children who need to have seats together. In the end our "cheaper airfare" through them was $2 more than Continental.

[wlwilliams9]

I just had to share...

My DD is sitting at the table in the kitchen playing with her Play-Doh, being a good girl....Cute huh? :cutie: Well, she is also singing over and over, "Applebottom jeans, boots with the spurs, shorty get low, low, low, low, low"! Where does she get this stuff? :confused3

OK, so I MAY have had that song stuck in my head yesterday and I MAY have been singing it all day! :rotfl:

[wlwilliams9]

I thought I would share some of the funny pics we have from our previous vacations.

Here is Buzz and Mr. Potato Head getting fresh with me. They're both total flirts!
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/DSCN0190.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/DSCN0191.jpg

This lady was walking around Fantasyland. Mike HAD to take a picture!
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/DSC00908.jpg

Finally, the Photopass photogs were making fun of us because not only did we have a fan for Emily, but we had one for us too!
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/263478281112_0_ALB.jpg

Hope these put a smile on your face!:)

[ScotsMinnie]

That pic of the woman's a@@ is the funniest thing I have seen for ages!!!!! Do you think she had any idea that is what she looked like from the back?

[tinkgurl]

Well, I'm hooked! Your DD is adorable! And that picture of that lady walking around Fantasyland......wow couldn't anyone else with her tell her?! Well since we're singing "Applebottom jeans......." The song for this picture would have to be "Baby got back" :rotfl:

[wlwilliams9]

That pic of the woman's a@@ is the funniest thing I have seen for ages!!!!! Do you think she had any idea that is what she looked like from the back?

Well, I'm hooked! Your DD is adorable! And that picture of that lady walking around Fantasyland......wow couldn't anyone else with her tell her?! Well since we're singing "Applebottom jeans......." The song for this picture would have to be "Baby got back" :rotfl:

We couldn't believe she was wearing those shorts and no one told her that her a$$ was hanging out. "Oh my God, Becky, look at her butt. She must be one of those rap guy's girlfriends"! Baby got too much back for my poor eyes!:eek:

[tinkgurl]

We couldn't believe she was wearing those shorts and no one told her that her a$$ was hanging out. "Oh my God, Becky, look at her butt. She must be one of those rap guy's girlfriends"! Baby got too much back for my poor eyes!:eek:

:rotfl: :rotfl:

My eyes! My eyes! They've seen too much! :scared: Good grief. You should start a thread on the Theme Parks section about the craziest things you've seen people wear at the parks and post this picture!

[BridetobeDisney]

OMG that lady is hilarious!:lmao: Gosh the things people wear.

I'm glad you got a good price for your flight. All that stuff is foreign to me. I've never been on a plane.

Aww Emily was singing one of my favorite songs! It's so catchy.

If we are all at AK the same day, we have to meet up!

I'm worried about them cutting hours too. How early will they close?

[Lady Lallie]

That lady!! My goodness gracious. I would hope someone would tell me if I left the house looking like that!!

Your picture also made me feel better about the mullet pic we took while riding the train in MK. ;)

[wlwilliams9]

Mike's brother was in a serious car accident this afternoon. DH is at the hospital now. I guess my BIL fell asleep at the wheel. he's broken his neck and broke the back of the other driver.

One one hand, I'm upset because you never want to see someone hurt and I know Mike is very upset, on the other hand, my BIL has a serious drug problem and has majorly screwed up his life. We all knew it was a matter of time before he hurt himself or others. Maybe this is the wake up call he needs to get himself clean. The family has tried everything. We've shut him out, done an intervention, his wife left and he lost all custody of my DNiece & DNephew. He can only see them supervised and after taking a drug test. He lost his $250,000/year job this past summer and has been homeless since. He was driving one of his friends trucks at the time of the accident. He was found with a crack pipe on him, but no drugs. They did blood work, but I haven't heard if he was high.

Is it wrong that I'm more mad at BIL than upset?

[kgle]

Mike's brother was in a serious car accident this afternoon. DH is at the hospital now. I guess my BIL fell asleep at the wheel. he's broken his neck and broke the back of the other driver.

One one hand, I'm upset because you never want to see someone hurt and I know Mike is very upset, on the other hand, my BIL has a serious drug problem and has majorly screwed up his life. We all knew it was a matter of time before he hurt himself or others. Maybe this is the wake up call he needs to get himself clean. The family has tried everything. We've shut him out, done an intervention, his wife left and he lost all custody of my DNiece & DNephew. He can only see them supervised and after taking a drug test. He lost his $250,000/year job this past summer and has been homeless since. He was driving one of his friends trucks at the time of the accident. He was found with a crack pipe on him, but no drugs. They did blood work, but I haven't heard if he was high.

Is it wrong that I'm more mad at BIL than upset?

Wendy, I totally understand where you are coming from. At some point you just stop feeling sorry or bad for someone when you have offered all the help you can give. I know that a part of you is upset about him being hurt, but I get the being mad part. When my sister was in the hospital that day for hypothermia I couldn't help but get SO mad at her. Sometimes I just feel apathetic, like when my mom told me she was arrested a week ago. Its ok :) :hug:

[wlwilliams9]

Wendy, I totally understand where you are coming from. At some point you just stop feeling sorry or bad for someone when you have offered all the help you can give. I know that a part of you is upset about him being hurt, but I get the being mad part. When my sister was in the hospital that day for hypothermia I couldn't help but get SO mad at her. Sometimes I just feel apathetic, like when my mom told me she was arrested a week ago. Its ok :) :hug:

Thanks Kara! Mike's home now and very upset. I guess the other driver was all right afterall. He was checked out and released from the hospital, thank God! My BIL did break two verts in his neck and back and shattered his foot. He's already started to withdrawl. Mostly he's feeling sorry for himself saying they should have left him to die, which breaks my MIL and Mike's heart to hear. He was high at the time. :mad: The cops were at the hospital ready to arrest him, but of course, he was admitted and surgery is pending. Thanks for the hugs!!

[tinkgurl]

Mike's brother was in a serious car accident this afternoon. DH is at the hospital now. I guess my BIL fell asleep at the wheel. he's broken his neck and broke the back of the other driver.

One one hand, I'm upset because you never want to see someone hurt and I know Mike is very upset, on the other hand, my BIL has a serious drug problem and has majorly screwed up his life. We all knew it was a matter of time before he hurt himself or others. Maybe this is the wake up call he needs to get himself clean. The family has tried everything. We've shut him out, done an intervention, his wife left and he lost all custody of my DNiece & DNephew. He can only see them supervised and after taking a drug test. He lost his $250,000/year job this past summer and has been homeless since. He was driving one of his friends trucks at the time of the accident. He was found with a crack pipe on him, but no drugs. They did blood work, but I haven't heard if he was high.

Is it wrong that I'm more mad at BIL than upset?

Ugh, I'm so sorry! :hug: And no it's not wrong that you're more mad than upset. Your family has tried everything and he still won't change his life around. He obviously does not care about seeing his kids at all either.

[wlwilliams9]

Here is the luggage I think I'm gonna get:

Either this carry-on
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/THE9_5KP.jpg

and this duffle
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/TOC7_5KP_LRG.jpg

OR

this carry-on
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/THE9_4SS.jpg

and this duffle
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/TOC7_4SS.jpg

Here is the Emily's luggage. She has the suitcase and the backpack, both with her name in red. They are both toddler sized!
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/img34m.jpg

[ScotsMinnie]

Firstly big hugs :grouphug: for whats happening with your BIL. I would have been mad aswell so I can understand what you are saying. Maybe this will be the thing that turns it around?

As for the luggage - lovely! I especially like the first pattern. And the luggage for you DD is so sweet. Where are they from?

Lx

[wlwilliams9]

Firstly big hugs :grouphug: for whats happening with your BIL. I would have been mad aswell so I can understand what you are saying. Maybe this will be the thing that turns it around?

As for the luggage - lovely! I especially like the first pattern. And the luggage for you DD is so sweet. Where are they from?

Lx

Thanks for the hugs!

I'm partial to the first pattern too! DD's luggage is from Pottery Barn Kids. She likes to put on the backpack and pull the suitcase around the house saying, "Wet's go to Nisney Woold"! (that's "Let's go to Disney World" for those of you without little ones!)

[wlwilliams9]

I think I've narrowed it down to the first pattered luggage, now I can't decide if I want the upright suitcase
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/TKA6_5KP.jpg

or the large duffle
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/TOC7_5KP_LRG.jpg

They both have about the same amount of cubic inches.
I have a large duffle that I have been using for the past 10 years or so and I do like that you can shove a ton of stuff in there, but do I want to change it up and get an upright? Help!

[BridetobeDisney]

Hey! I'm so sorry about your BIL. Hopefully he will be ok and this will be his wake up call. Ya'll are all in my prayers.

About the luggage, I'm so glad you picked the polka dot pattern!! That's the one I loved. If you've always loved the duffle you have then you might want to go with it. Although, I've always used the suitcase type and I love it. I can definitely fit a ton of stuff in it. I like that it is more stiff and structured compared to the duffle. Either one you choose will work great.

I love Emily's luggage. That is so cute! Tyson doesn't have luggage yet. I don't know if I'm going to wait one more year before I get him a full set. I will get him a small rolling one to bring his favorite toys and stuff for the car. Usually I can fit DH and my stuff in one large suitcase and then Tyson's in another large suitcase. Then I have a smaller suitcase for the other necessities like shampoo, curling irons, etc. But of course we drive so I jam pack the whole car full of stuff including a large pack of Dasani waters, diet coke, snacks, a big box of diapers, wipes, etc.

Tyson needs a nap. He is in a foul mood! Ughhhh!

[bertegirl]

Did you find the luggage on line by chance? My DD loves the polka dot pattern, too.

[kgle]

OMG I adore the luggage!! Where did you find it at? I really love that pattern :) Normally I would say get the upright...but since they make those duffel bags with wheels and handles now, I don't think it would matter. I am partial to uprights though.

[bertegirl]

Well thanks to reading a post you made I made my first ever trip online to Overstock. :cool1:

[wlwilliams9]

Did you find the luggage on line by chance? My DD loves the polka dot pattern, too.

OMG I adore the luggage!! Where did you find it at? I really love that pattern :) Normally I would say get the upright...but since they make those duffel bags with wheels and handles now, I don't think it would matter. I am partial to uprights though.

I found the luggage at bagking.com I'm waiting for the rolling backpack to become available. It's one of JanSport's new patterns.

Well thanks to reading a post you made I made my first ever trip online to Overstock. :cool1:
When I was in school, I worked for a staging company setting up apartment and new home models. We used overstock for tons of things from furniture to linens. You can't beat the shipping cost!

[wlwilliams9]

Sleepy, so very sleepy...Emily has been up since 5:20am :faint: I swear I can hear my bed calling my name....Wendy, Wendy, come sleep in me Wendy! ZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

[bertegirl]

We need to plan a meet when the May hours come out. There are a few of us going the same times with small children. My DD would love it! Hope you get some sleep. I am totally think nap today:faint:

[wlwilliams9]

My computer crashed last night. :badpc: I had to load Windows again and lost everything. Fortunatly, I didn't have a ton of stuff saved on this computer, unfortunatly, I did lose my Disney planning spreadsheet. :sad: Then I remembered that I had emailed it to Mike so he had a copy, whew!:cool1:

We are planning the Spirit of Aloha show so I bought this dress for Em:
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/gp620757-00vliv01.jpg

It's sad to say, but I think I have Emily half packed and we still have over 3 months before our trip. I have a bad habit of buying her clothes, they're just soooo cute, I can't resist. I think I'm keeping babyGap in business during these difficult economic times! :rotfl:

[Lady Lallie]

That recently happened to my computer! It's very frustrating to have to start from scratch again.

Love the cute dress! It's hard to resist cute little girl clothes. :goodvibes

[BridetobeDisney]

I love the dress!!! OMG how cute. You know, I say that I don't want another child but then I see cute little girl dresses and outfits and it makes me want a little girl. LOL Knowing my luck, I'd have another boy. Though, I think it would be fun to have two boys. So much less drama then. :rotfl2: :rotfl:

The suitcase is awesome. I'm thinking about getting a baggalini for the park. Do you have one? I'm wondering about if it's worth getting.

[wlwilliams9]

I love the dress!!! OMG how cute. You know, I say that I don't want another child but then I see cute little girl dresses and outfits and it makes me want a little girl. LOL Knowing my luck, I'd have another boy. Though, I think it would be fun to have two boys. So much less drama then. :rotfl2: :rotfl:

The suitcase is awesome. I'm thinking about getting a baggalini for the park. Do you have one? I'm wondering about if it's worth getting.

It is fun to shop for a little girl, too fun!! They have a lot of really cute boy clothes out there too! I definitly want another baby! One one hand, I'd like another girl just because I've already got furniture, clothes, ect., but it would be fun to have a little boy too! I have 7 nieces and only 1 nephew so our family could use some more boys!

The baggalini's are cute, but I don't carry a bag in the parks. We have a stroller organizer and I just keep everthing in there. It folds up with the stroller too, so it's super convenient. I only take the essentials to the park like a few diapers, pack of wipes, sunscreen & camera. I keep my drivers license and KTTW card in my pocket. That's just how I am though. I've never liked carrying a purse either. The only reason I carry one now is because I use it as a diaper bag.

[MaryAz]

Great report. We are arriving the day you leave-I bet our 2 year olds would have had fun meeting. We have some of the same ADRs planned. Am waiting for the hours. I love her luggage-very cute.

[wlwilliams9]

Great report. We are arriving the day you leave-I bet our 2 year olds would have had fun meeting. We have some of the same ADRs planned. Am waiting for the hours. I love her luggage-very cute.

:wave2: Hi! Welcome to my PTR!!!

[wlwilliams9]

I was checking out the different tours they have at WDW and came across this one:

Disney's Family Magic Tour

Disney's Family Magic Tour invites Guests to join their family and friends on a 2.5-hour guided interactive quest to save Magic Kingdom Theme Park (http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/magic-kingdom/) from the dastardly plans of a Disney Villain.

Your tour guide needs your help—and your knowledge of Disney trivia—as your tour group searches high and low for clues in this adventure through Magic Kingdom Theme Park. Unlike most tours, your party will play an active role in the experience as you put on your detective hat, follow tricky clues, solve diabolical puzzles and engage in a lively scavenger hunt.
If you manage to foil the plans of the forces of mayhem and save Magic Kingdom Theme Park, you will be treated to a very special surprise.
Adults and children of all ages will enjoy Disney's Family Magic Tour. Be sure to bring your camera to capture some unique memories.

I can't wait until Emily is a little older and we can do this one!

[bertegirl]

I love the stroller organizer, but we are using our double stroller? Hmm! It doesn't have cup holders and I need to check to see if it has a basket under....The dress is super cute. I love shopping for my DD. I must say there are a lot more cute boy clothes now, too. I hate purses, too. I have a diaper bag we keep in the vehicle. I normally just take my wallet if I am alone. Well hopefully 2 weeks and we may get some May hours! We will see how many changes we make when the EMH come out. :badpc:

[wlwilliams9]

For those of you who read my previous posts about my BIL, here is an update.

He did break 2 verts, one in his neck and one in his back. He also broke his foot in a couple of places, but doesn't require any surgery, which is amazing. He was able to sit up with the help of his bed today to eat. He'll be in the hospital for quite a while and it should take over a year to heal. They are not releasing him until he starts physical therapy and goes through detox. He has also started seeing an addiction specialist. All good news, so far. The bad news is he's in some serious trouble. He was high as a kite when the accident happened. Once he is discharged, he will be arrested and we'll have to wait and see. He was living with one of his drug friends so this weekend Mike and 2 of his BIL's went over and moved all of his stuff from there to my MIL's. I hate that my MIL has to take care of him, but it is what's best for him. I guess all we can do is wait and see if he'll finally turn his life around. Keep your fingers crossed!

[kgle]

For those of you who read my previous posts about my BIL, here is an update.

He did break 2 verts, one in his neck and one in his back. He also broke his foot in a couple of places, but doesn't require any surgery, which is amazing. He was able to sit up with the help of his bed today to eat. He'll be in the hospital for quite a while and it should take over a year to heal. They are not releasing him until he starts physical therapy and goes through detox. He has also started seeing an addiction specialist. All good news, so far. The bad news is he's in some serious trouble. He was high as a kite when the accident happened. Once he is discharged, he will be arrested and we'll have to wait and see. He was living with one of his drug friends so this weekend Mike and 2 of his BIL's went over and moved all of his stuff from there to my MIL's. I hate that my MIL has to take care of him, but it is what's best for him. I guess all we can do is wait and see if he'll finally turn his life around. Keep your fingers crossed!

Looks like I have someone else to keep in my prayers. I really hope detox does him well and he has learned something from this situation. Its amazing he wasn't paralyzed...his nerves must like him a lot. Hopefully things get better soon!! Just so you know (and let DH know) there IS hope. I hate to get all mushy and sentimental...but one of my closest friends has been clean and sober for 2 years now (it was 2 years on the 3rd:)). She was REALLY bad on drugs and I mean hardcore drugs to the point that she disappeared for several months and her family didn't know where she was. She ended up missing out on her daughter's entire first year of life. Now, Sarah is the most bubbly outgoing amazing person I know. She has been an inspiration to me :) He CAN get better and hopefully he wants to for your family's sake as well as his. :grouphug:

[BridetobeDisney]

For those of you who read my previous posts about my BIL, here is an update.

He did break 2 verts, one in his neck and one in his back. He also broke his foot in a couple of places, but doesn't require any surgery, which is amazing. He was able to sit up with the help of his bed today to eat. He'll be in the hospital for quite a while and it should take over a year to heal. They are not releasing him until he starts physical therapy and goes through detox. He has also started seeing an addiction specialist. All good news, so far. The bad news is he's in some serious trouble. He was high as a kite when the accident happened. Once he is discharged, he will be arrested and we'll have to wait and see. He was living with one of his drug friends so this weekend Mike and 2 of his BIL's went over and moved all of his stuff from there to my MIL's. I hate that my MIL has to take care of him, but it is what's best for him. I guess all we can do is wait and see if he'll finally turn his life around. Keep your fingers crossed!

He will definitely continue to be in my prayers, along with the whole family. Thank the Lord he wasn't paralyzed!! That's wonderful that he has so much support from both of you, his mother and the hospital staff. I always find comfort in knowing that God has a plan. He already knows what will happen and He doesn't give us more than we can handle. :hug:

[Lady Lallie]

That's good news about your BIL's injuries, I hope everything goes well for him. :goodvibes

[wlwilliams9]

Here is a glimpse of my Disney planning spreadsheet. I have used the park hours for the last week of April since there are no May hours yet.

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/Disney.jpg

The red days are Magic Kingdom. I guess that doesn't show up too well!

[Lady Lallie]

:worship: :worship: :worship:

I am in awe of your spreadsheet!! I so need to make myself one of those! :rotfl:

[MaryAz]

That spreadsheet is amazing. I need to do one. I am just not a huge fan of excel. Wow, very impressive.

[wlwilliams9]

:worship: :worship: :worship:

I am in awe of your spreadsheet!! I so need to make myself one of those! :rotfl:

That spreadsheet is amazing. I need to do one. I am just not a huge fan of excel. Wow, very impressive.

Thanks! My DH thinks I'm a nut! Well, maybe I am a little!!


OMG! I was just checking on our flights, like I do about 5x a day (paranoid much!) and the cost of our flight went up significantly. As you previously read, we booked our flights for $367.50 total for the three of us. If I booked today, it would cost $843.60! WOW!!:scared1:

[ScotsMinnie]

Thank God I am not the only one who makes spreadsheets!!! I love yours!! So colourful!

[Villainess]

Woo Hoo! Another spreadsheet planner!!! Although mine is not colorful!


On a serious note, my prayers are with BIL, and esp. your DH and MIL. I hope he will get the help he needs.

[tinkgurl]

That spreadsheet is so cool! I haven't seen one of those before.

[wlwilliams9]

Well, I'm off to see the Geek Squad tomorrow. My computer has crashed, yet again! The hard drive has been making some crackling noises and it refuses to boot. :badpc: The sad thing is, it's only a little over a year old. It was my Mom's laptop before she passed away. I know she just bought it before last Christmas. Stoopid Computer!


On the bright side, I did order my luggage today. I decided on the large rolling duffle and the wheeled backpack. They have both shipped already and should be here by the end of the week!:thumbsup2

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http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/THE9_5KP.jpg

an I picked up this little travel wallet
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http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/TLB4_5KP_vB_TINY.jpg

[MaryAz]

So sorry about the computer. Yay for the cute luggage!! Love it!

[jewels1916]

Just started reading your PTR! Good luck getting your computer fixed! Your spreadsheet is amazing. I thought I was a good Disney planner, but you've put me to shame. :upsidedow I am excited about starting my PTR for Dec 09, but for now I am just reading PTRs to try and get the lay of the land. :)

[leamom2princesses]

Subbing!

Love the pictures! We are heading to WDW May 16-23. I too have a spreadsheet and a husband who thinks I'm obsessed...:rotfl2:

Keep the updates coming! I'm really enjoying your report. :thumbsup2

[BridetobeDisney]

I love the spreadsheet!! I've got to make one too. I'll probably wait until hours and ADRs are finalized. I just love the luggage and the wallet is so cute!!

Sorry your computer crashed. May I ask what kind it is? My brand new (2 month old) HP pavilion laptop is acting funny. The taskbar disappeared last night and I couldn't shut off my computer. I held down the power button and it wouldn't even shut down completely. It kept going to a stand by mode. It finally worked and rebooted this morning and the taskbar just showed up again. Figures!:badpc:

[wlwilliams9]

Thank God I am not the only one who makes spreadsheets!!! I love yours!! So colourful!

I love me some spreadsheet!!!:rotfl:

Woo Hoo! Another spreadsheet planner!!! Although mine is not colorful!


On a serious note, my prayers are with BIL, and esp. your DH and MIL. I hope he will get the help he needs.

Thanks for the prayers, unfortunatly, I think he's beyond prayers:confused3
That spreadsheet is so cool! I haven't seen one of those before.

So sorry about the computer. Yay for the cute luggage!! Love it!

Stupid computer! It wouldn't be so bad if I weren't addicted to the DIS!

Luggage should be here Friday, I'm totally excited! I even have a few things ready to pack...3 months early!

Just started reading your PTR! Good luck getting your computer fixed! Your spreadsheet is amazing. I thought I was a good Disney planner, but you've put me to shame. :upsidedow I am excited about starting my PTR for Dec 09, but for now I am just reading PTRs to try and get the lay of the land. :)

Hi! :wave2: Thanks for joining! can't wait to read about your plans!

Subbing!

Love the pictures! We are heading to WDW May 16-23. I too have a spreadsheet and a husband who thinks I'm obsessed...:rotfl2:

Keep the updates coming! I'm really enjoying your report. :thumbsup2

Thanks for reading! We'll be leaving as you are arriving, but I don't even want to think about leaving WDW :sad: !

[wlwilliams9]

Well, I took my laptop "Bruce" to the doctor today and they admitted him immediatly. Bruce won't be seen or diagnosed until Friday.:sad: I'm stuck using Mike's laptop or our desktop until then. Hopefully, the diagnosis won't be too bad, or too expensive!

I'm working on getting some of our wedding and honeymoon pics downloaded to add to my PTR. I figured since this is an anniversary trip, wedding & hm pics are appropriate! Oh, Tahiti, when will we meet again?

Am I the only one who really wants cake right now? Maybe I should turn off the Food Network! MMMmmmmm, Cake!!

[jewels1916]

Awe...poor Bruce! Good luck with the diagnosis! I'd be sick without my laptop! Hm....you've mentioned cake and suddenly my morning toast doesn't look so appetizing.......:upsidedow

[MaryAz]

Ah, poor Bruce. Step away from the Food Network. Ace of Cakes-yum!!

[tinkgurl]

Ace of Cakes-yum!!

I want a cake from there so bad!

[autumnpalm]

Just caught up with your PTR! First of all, I LOVE your luggage and the dress you bought for Emily. I work at the Gap (sometimes in BabyGap) and I just love looking at the the adorable little clothes. Sometimes I'll look at them and think "hmmmm maybe I should put that aside for my future kids...."

But then reality hits and I remember I am still in university. Doing my undergrad. And babies are a long way off.:rotfl:

Your spreadsheet skills are amazing!! Wow, I am impressed.

And sending "get well" vibes to poor Bruce!!! I hate being without my laptop.

Finally, tons of prayers to your BIL and family. I truly believe that nobody is ever beyond prayer. He will be in my thoughts.

[wlwilliams9]

Just caught up with your PTR! First of all, I LOVE your luggage and the dress you bought for Emily. I work at the Gap (sometimes in BabyGap) and I just love looking at the the adorable little clothes. Sometimes I'll look at them and think "hmmmm maybe I should put that aside for my future kids...."

But then reality hits and I remember I am still in university. Doing my undergrad. And babies are a long way off.:rotfl:

Your spreadsheet skills are amazing!! Wow, I am impressed.

And sending "get well" vibes to poor Bruce!!! I hate being without my laptop.

Finally, tons of prayers to your BIL and family. I truly believe that nobody is ever beyond prayer. He will be in my thoughts.

I LOVE babyGap!!! I should get a job there for the discount, Lord knows I spend enough money there to keep them in business!! :)

I have to admit, I purchased baby clothes way before I had kids....or had even met my DH for that matter. I think I bought a shirt for $.99 and a hat for $.49! They were sooo cute and cheap, I couldn't resist. Emily did wear them both when she was a baby!

[autumnpalm]

I LOVE babyGap!!! I should get a job there for the discount, Lord knows I spend enough money there to keep them in business!! :)

I have to admit, I purchased baby clothes way before I had kids....or had even met my DH for that matter. I think I bought a shirt for $.99 and a hat for $.49! They were sooo cute and cheap, I couldn't resist. Emily did wear them both when she was a baby!

I got the job partially for the discount. You can't beat half off.:thumbsup2

And hmmm... that makes me think... perhaps I should start a collection of baby clothes. I feel awful for my poor future-husband... I have baby fever already!:rotfl:

[wlwilliams9]

Since we are traveling to Disney for our 7th wedding anniversary, I thought it would be fitting to show you some of our wedding and honeymoon photos. We were married on Friday, May 10, 2002 in Plymouth, MI at an old seminary that had been turned into a golf course and banquet center.

(Sorry for the poor quality on the wedding pics, they're scanned)

Here we are getting hitched:
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Mr. & Mrs. Michael Williams:
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Smooch:
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/scan002001.jpg

And off to Tahiti we gooooooooooo-

Sunrise over the water:
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/DCP_0357.jpg

Our bungalow on Moorea:
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Our hotel from the top of the motu:
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Bora Bora, that's all I have to say about that....ahhhhhh:
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Our tree house balcony:
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/DCP_0398.jpg

What a wonderful trip. We are hoping to go back there again for our 10th Anniversary. We were going to go back for our 5th, but Emily was only 10 months old and I wasn't about to leave her home so we went to Disney instead and had a fabulous time....of course!

[jewels1916]

I got the job partially for the discount. You can't beat half off.:thumbsup2

And hmmm... that makes me think... perhaps I should start a collection of baby clothes. I feel awful for my poor future-husband... I have baby fever already!:rotfl:

Ha ha. Wait until all your friends start having babies....this is what is happening to me right now. Baby fever....:p

[BridetobeDisney]

You're so beautiful! Now I want to go to Tahiti!! How pretty!

[ScotsMinnie]

Beautiful pictures. Love the first one when you are getting married and the beautiful artwork is reflected on the floor. That hotel looks amazing!!!!!

[tinkgurl]

Here we are getting hitched:
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/scan004001.jpg

That floor is gorgeous!

And your dress is beautiful! :goodvibes

Our tree house balcony:
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/DCP_0398.jpg

Now that's what I call paradise! :cloud9:

[kgle]

I'm sorry but :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl: about your laptops name. I am totally going to name my laptop now!

My dear you looked GAWWWW-JUS on your wedding day.

[Lady Lallie]

Beautiful wedding pictures!!

[autumnpalm]

Beautiful pictures! And now you have me wanting to make a little stopover at Tahiti on the way to WDW.:rotfl:

[wlwilliams9]

Good news!! Bruce, my laptop, is back to his ol' charming ways! Unfortunatly, he needed a new hard drive, but he is back in my arms and that's all that matters!:rotfl:

[kgle]

Good news!! Bruce, my laptop, is back to his ol' charming ways! Unfortunatly, he needed a new hard drive, but he is back in my arms and that's all that matters!:rotfl:



Welcome back Bruce we have missed you!

[jms531]

Thanks for reading and :welcome: to my PTR!
Well, since Emily is sitting here watching Beauty and the Beast, wearing her Pooh & Tigger sweatshirt and Sleeping Beauty dress, I think it’s time to add some more photos!

Here is some pics of Emily on her 1st trip, May 2007!
Her first Mickey ears! (She wears these around the house all the time!)
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Pool time at the Pop!
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I couldn't have placed that curl between her eyes if I'd tried!

It's a Small World! She loves this ride!
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/57780081712_0_ALB.jpg

Before we left the Pop, I wrote this on the drive by the entrance! They have sidewalk chalk for kiddies to use while waiting!
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/97561081712_0_ALB.jpg

Finally, here is a pic of my Dad & I on my first trip!
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/scan0001.jpg

Your DD is adorable! Reminds me a lot of my DD-her first trip she was 11 months and we're going again in April she'll be 23 months-we're so excited to see how she reacts this time around being more aware and all and hoping she can hold out for fireworks and/or a parade or two! And I absolutely LOVE that old picture of you and your Dad!! I think taking your kids to Disney is such a neat thing-so many priceless memories!

[jms531]

I thought I would share some of the funny pics we have from our previous vacations.

Here is Buzz and Mr. Potato Head getting fresh with me. They're both total flirts!
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/DSCN0190.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/DSCN0191.jpg

This lady was walking around Fantasyland. Mike HAD to take a picture!
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/DSC00908.jpg

Finally, the Photopass photogs were making fun of us because not only did we have a fan for Emily, but we had one for us too!
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/263478281112_0_ALB.jpg

Hope these put a smile on your face!:)



Ohhhh the lady with the short shorts:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: My first instinct was EWWWW gross...but I regret to say upon further inspection she has far less cottage cheese than I do:guilty: :lmao:

[MaryAz]

Beautiful wedding pics. Glad Bruce is home-tell him to behave!

[autumnpalm]

Glad to hear "Bruce" is all fixed up!:cheer2:

[IluvXU]

Another cute Emily. BTW how do you have Chef Mickey ADRs if you window is not open? Just trying to figure out if missed something!

[kgle]

Another cute Emily. BTW how do you have Chef Mickey ADRs if you window is not open? Just trying to figure out if missed something!

You can still book Chef Mickeys and CRT 180 days out. Beginning June somethin, they will make everything 90 days out I believe, but until then you can still book them!

[Disneyfan71]

Hey there...I found your PTR and signed on!!! Glad you were able to get a good deal on Spirit Airlines.

[wlwilliams9]

Your DD is adorable! Reminds me a lot of my DD-her first trip she was 11 months and we're going again in April she'll be 23 months-we're so excited to see how she reacts this time around being more aware and all and hoping she can hold out for fireworks and/or a parade or two! And I absolutely LOVE that old picture of you and your Dad!! I think taking your kids to Disney is such a neat thing-so many priceless memories!

Thanks for checking out my PTR! You will have such a great time with your DD at 23 months. It will be a totally new experience than the trip at 11 months. She'll be into everything so much more. Make sure you go to the Playhouse Disney dance party at DHS during EMH!! You're right about the memories. I'm trying to get my Dad to go with us in May. My Mom passed away in Aug. and never got to experience WDW with Emily, so I want to make sure my Dad does.

Ohhhh the lady with the short shorts:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: My first instinct was EWWWW gross...but I regret to say upon further inspection she has far less cottage cheese than I do:guilty: :lmao:

Ha Ha Ha!!:rotfl: Me too!!

Beautiful wedding pics. Glad Bruce is home-tell him to behave!
Glad to hear "Bruce" is all fixed up!:cheer2:

Thanks! Bruce is feeling much better!

Another cute Emily. BTW how do you have Chef Mickey ADRs if you window is not open? Just trying to figure out if missed something!

Thanks for coming over to read my PTR! I posted on your PTR about the Chef Mickey's ADR. They are taking them 180 days out uo until 6/19/09.

Hey there...I found your PTR and signed on!!! Glad you were able to get a good deal on Spirit Airlines.

Hi! :wave2: I've been reading your PTR too! How fun that you moved your visit up to April. It'll be here before you know it!

[Disneyfan71]

Yes I am looking forward to it ;) We're getting down to single digit weeks now.

[bertegirl]

Can you tell me what parades/shows are must dos? That your DD loved. I didn't know there was a Playhouse Disney Dance Party...is it only during EMH? :cool1:

[jewels1916]

Welcome back to Bruce!! We have missed him! :)

[tanyabanana]

great PTR..looks like we may be at Le Cellier around the same time. Unless I change my mind....again:rotfl:
Your daughter is so cute.
the picture of the 'lady' walking around...whoa I'm glad I didn't see her in action

[wlwilliams9]

Can you tell me what parades/shows are must dos? That your DD loved. I didn't know there was a Playhouse Disney Dance Party...is it only during EMH? :cool1:
Some of Emily's favorites are SpectroMagic parade, Goofy's Barnstormer, all of Fantasy Land, Voyage of the Little Mermaid the Pixar parade at DHS & Playhouse Disney show and dance party. The dance party is only during EMH, but there is a Playhouse Disney stage show during regular hours.


great PTR..looks like we may be at Le Cellier around the same time. Unless I change my mind....again:rotfl:
Your daughter is so cute.
the picture of the 'lady' walking around...whoa I'm glad I didn't see her in action

Hi! :wave2: Welcome to my PTR! Yummy, Le Cellier! We have never eaten there before, but I've only read rave reviews!
I didn't even notice the lady with the shorts until my DH pulled out the camera to take a picture...Men!!!:rotfl:

[autumnpalm]

Mmmm you will just love Le Cellier! We were lucky enough to get a walk up for dinner last July (I know how lucky we were!!) and it was one of our favourite meals of the trip. Soooo good. And fun for us, because our waitress was from right near where we live in Canada. We liked being able to talk with the CMs about how they were finding life in the States, whether they missed it back home, etc. We had great service there.

[wlwilliams9]

OMG! OMG! OMG! BIG NEWS!!!....





























Oh, you want me to tell you....hummmmm:lmao:















OK, OK!! Tonight, as we we're having a wonderful dinner of chicken & noodles, I was talking about something Disney, as usual, and my DH says, "Maybe we should go for two weeks this time." WHAAAAAAAA? I burstingly reply, "Are you serious?" He smiles and continues, "Well, maybe not 2 weeks, but what about adding a few days like Wednesday to Saturday." Of course I replied, "I'm on it!"

I called CRO to see if I had a PIN code, but I didn't :sad1: Infact, the CM told me there was a box checked that said "no mail/no calls"! Uh, can you uncheck that for me PLEASE! He did! Anyway, I booked 5/6-5/9 at ASMu room only, the CM linked the reservation with my 4/3 ressie and changed my tickets to 10 days. So for $386 more, we get an extra 3 days. Next, I needed to make sure I could change our flights. I called Spirit Air and guess what? I changed our flights, they didn't charge me a fee and now I have a credit of $120 because the flight was cheaper! SWEET!

I am beyond excited!!! WOO HOO!! :cool1:

Now, where are we going to eat on those extra days....sounds like I have some more planning to do. Oh, darling spreadsheet, where are you!

[Disneyfan71]

YAY!!!! Congrats on being able to stay longer!!! :) I know you're super excited. Don't worry it will be here before you know it!!! But I understand you're sooooo ready to go.

[jewels1916]

Extra days? How exciting :hyper: :hyper: !! What fantastic news for you! ::beginning to wonder about adding days to my trip....::

[Villainess]

Woo Hoo!!!!! More days to plan! More days of fun!

[ScotsMinnie]

Fantastic news!!!!!!!! Bet you are over the moon!!!!

[MaryAz]

Very exciting! Go Dh!! Have fun picking new places to eat, places to go!!

[Lady Lallie]

How exciting that you are able to go for a few extra days!! :cool1:

[bertegirl]

I know you are way more up on WDW then me this being our 1st trip and all. Can we do a anything special for a birthday. Austin will turn 1 the day we arrive. I have seen baskets, but I don't know where they are from and heard about birthday cakes. Poor thing is going to spend 4 hours in a car and then 3.5 hours on a flight. Some birthday!!!

[tinkgurl]

:hyper: Awesome! More days! :hyper:

A couple trips ago, we were actually at WDW and we were near the end of the time and it was hitting us hard. We were swimming and dad said he was going to the bathroom and he didn't come back for 45 minutes-an hour and we were worried. Finally, he came back with a huge smile on his face and said "Guess what, we're staying two more nights!" It was the best surprise ever!

[BridetobeDisney]

Yay!!!!!!!!!!! That's so awesome!!!! More days at Disney and more restaurants to eat at!!!! Yay to DH!! I'm so happy for you! I'm staying at ASMu this week. Have you stayed there before? I'll take pics for you!

[kgle]

Yay how exciting!!! I am super stoked for you!

[wlwilliams9]

YAY!!!! Congrats on being able to stay longer!!! :) I know you're super excited. Don't worry it will be here before you know it!!! But I understand you're sooooo ready to go.

WOO HOO!!

Extra days? How exciting :hyper: :hyper: !! What fantastic news for you! ::beginning to wonder about adding days to my trip....::

DO IT! DO IT! Just DO IT!

Woo Hoo!!!!! More days to plan! More days of fun!

YIPPIE!

Fantastic news!!!!!!!! Bet you are over the moon!!!!

I AM over the moon!!

Very exciting! Go Dh!! Have fun picking new places to eat, places to go!!

WOOT! WOOT! DH is AWESOME!

How exciting that you are able to go for a few extra days!! :cool1:
It's FANTASMIC!

I know you are way more up on WDW then me this being our 1st trip and all. Can we do a anything special for a birthday. Austin will turn 1 the day we arrive. I have seen baskets, but I don't know where they are from and heard about birthday cakes. Poor thing is going to spend 4 hours in a car and then 3.5 hours on a flight. Some birthday!!!

I know Brandi (BridetobeDisney) answered some of your questions, but make sure Disney knows it's Austin's 1st B-day, especially when you make dining reservations and check in. The'll sometimes do a card and ears from Mickey. You can call Disney Florist and they will put together something special for you and have it ready in your room when you check in. DOn't forget the 1st visit and Happy Birthday buttons! You can pick them up at City Hall at the MK. (Sometimes the resorts have them too!)

:hyper: Awesome! More days! :hyper:

A couple trips ago, we were actually at WDW and we were near the end of the time and it was hitting us hard. We were swimming and dad said he was going to the bathroom and he didn't come back for 45 minutes-an hour and we were worried. Finally, he came back with a huge smile on his face and said "Guess what, we're staying two more nights!" It was the best surprise ever!

What a great surprise! Thumbs up for dear ol' Dad!:thumbsup2

Yay!!!!!!!!!!! That's so awesome!!!! More days at Disney and more restaurants to eat at!!!! Yay to DH!! I'm so happy for you! I'm staying at ASMu this week. Have you stayed there before? I'll take pics for you!

YAY!! I'm updating my spreadsheet and brainstorming for more food choices! I have stayed at ASMu, but now I've made more changes, stay tuned!!

Yay how exciting!!! I am super stoked for you!

I'm SOOPER DOOPER Excited!!

[jewels1916]

DO IT! DO IT! Just DO IT!

::beginning to crack under peer pressure:: :rotfl2:

[wlwilliams9]

Great minds thing alike!! Yesterday, I was thinking about Emily and pre-school. She goes every Wednesday and loves it, but because of our new plans, she was going to miss 2 weeks of school, which I really didn't want to happen so I jump on the WDW website to check out some more options. Meanwhile, Mike calls and says, "Let's leave Thursday instead of Wednesday, that way I can work Mon. Tues. Wed. and it doesn't seem like I'm taking as much time off." Wow! We have scary moments like that where we think the exact same things!

Anyway, Mike decided he didn't want to change resorts for just 2 days so now are plans are:

:cheer2: May 7th-May 16th at the Poly with DxDP and 9 day base tickets. :cheer2:

I was able to change our flights again, but they we're the same price as our original flight so I don't have a credit anymore. That's fine because that credit probably would have gone to waste. We are trying to get preggers again and I don't forsee another vacation in the next year!


WOO HOO! No changing resorts! I already called and added a CRT reservation for 5/14!!

Once I fininsh my new schedule, I'll let you know!

Thanks for reading and sharing in our excitement!





Oh, by the way...TODAY IS 100 DAYS 'TIL DISNEY!!!party:

[kgle]

::beginning to crack under peer pressure:: :rotfl2:

LOL I second it! Go for it! I originally started out with a 5 day trip, changed it to 7, and now we are going for 10 :rotfl:

[kgle]

LOL you move with a quickness I see you already changed your ticker!

[wlwilliams9]

LOL you move with a quickness I see you already changed your ticker!

Never underestimate the sneakiness!:lmao:

[tinkgurl]

Wow! We have scary moments like that where we think the exact same things!

Haha, that is freaky.

Once I fininsh my new schedule, I'll let you know!

Can't wait to hear!

[wlwilliams9]

Here is my new spreadsheet with our added days!

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/Disney-1.jpg

Do I need to make any changes? What are your recommendations?

[Villainess]

Woo Hoo! DD is going to love eating in the castle!

[Lady Lallie]

Look at you and all of your changes! :goodvibes Everything is looking good. :thumbsup2

[autumnpalm]

Love the new plans!!!:thumbsup2

And I should really change my ticker (not doing the dining plan anymore) but I don't want to because then Mickey will have to start way back at the beginning again.:rotfl2:

[wlwilliams9]

Love the new plans!!!:thumbsup2

And I should really change my ticker (not doing the dining plan anymore) but I don't want to because then Mickey will have to start way back at the beginning again.:rotfl2:

I here ya! I didn't want to change mine either! My alien was almost halfway there!

[bertegirl]

I had to switch mine, too. It had WL and we are staying at AKL. Poor little guy moved all the way back. We had started it almost a year ago.

[jewels1916]

Your spreadsheet looks really great!! Oh, and I did change my dates, added two days. I blame you and kgle! (and by blame...I mean...thank...) :)
pixiedust:

[wlwilliams9]

Your spreadsheet looks really great!! Oh, and I did change my dates, added two days. I blame you and kgle! (and by blame...I mean...thank...) :)
pixiedust:

YAY!! I'm glad the peer pressure worked....and you're welcome!::yes::

[tinkgurl]

That spreadsheet is awesome!

[bertegirl]

Ok so I am going to Garden Grocer...anything I have to order that you moms who have done this before think I can't live without. Ordering diapers and water so far!

[wlwilliams9]

Ok so I am going to Garden Grocer...anything I have to order that you moms who have done this before think I can't live without. Ordering diapers and water so far!

Oh, that reminds me, I need to place a GG order!

Here is a list of the thinks we had GG deliver to us last year, but keep in mind, we stayed in a sudio villa so we had a kitchenette:
Cheerios, juice boxes, milk, fishy crackers, paper plates, paper towels, plastic silverware, paper bowls and bananas. Oh, and twizzlers!
Hope that helps when placing your order!!

[wlwilliams9]

Here we are at 98 days, yeah, I said it, 98 DAYS!! I'm in the double digits! Can I get a WOOT! WOOT!:cool1:

Anyway, we started out countdown calendar 2 nights ago and I forgot to post a pic! What kind of PTR am I running here?:rotfl: Everynight, Emily Pooh takes a Mickey off the door before she heads to bed. Here it is:

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/Countdown.jpg

Somebody in the house likes to play with the Mickey's (hint: she's short and calls herself "Emmy") I find myself picking up Mickey heads all over the house and having to count them again to make sure they're all there. Maybe next time, I'll do an "add on" countdown calendar instead of a "take off" one!


:offtopic: Here is what we were busy doing earlier!

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/DSC03390.jpg

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/DSC03392.jpg

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/DSC03394.jpg

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/DSC03453.jpg



And who says princesses don't do dishes?
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/DSC03457.jpg

[MaryAz]

Cute pics and countdown door!!We have a big black doggie too. LOL at the princess doing dishes.

[Lady Lallie]

I love your countdown calendar. :goodvibes

[wlwilliams9]

OOPS! How'd that pic of our family room get in there? :confused3 I must have selected it on accident! You can really tell how much I need new carpet in there. Good thing it's being replaced next week!

Gross! I just noticed that Emily has mac & cheese face playing in the snow!! :blush: She loves her Mac & cheese!

[bertegirl]

Thanks...I had most of that on my GG list plus string cheese and fruit snacks. Glad they deliver late, since our flight doesn't get in until 5:15.

[wlwilliams9]

Thanks...I had most of that on my GG list plus string cheese and fruit snacks. Glad they deliver late, since our flight doesn't get in until 5:15.

OOH! String cheese and fruit snacks, I should add those to my list! GG will deliver to your resort even if you're not checked-in yet. AKL will just hold everything for you and put items like milk in fridge for you. It's a great service...so convenient!

[bertegirl]

Thanks...I will have to check into that. I ordered diapers, organic milk, etc. Couldn't believe how cheap the prices were. We pay more in rural Iowa for the items than that!!!My DD Jenny would eat string cheese all day long if you let her. I also ordered a small dish soap to wash Austins bottles and sippy cups.

[autumnpalm]

I really want to do a Garden Grocer order but my DM is against the idea. She says she doesn't want to eat supermarket food on vacation... but it sounds so convenient to me! I love the idea of having cereal and milk in the room in the mornings.

Your pictures are too cute, especially the one of your daughter doing the dishes in her princess dres!!:lmao:

[tinkgurl]

AW can she come do my dishes?! :rotfl2:

[bertegirl]

Can you answer a shoe question. I hate shoes and so does my DD Jenny. We always wear flip flops except when there is snow on the ground of course. Then we never wear shoes in the house. Has anyone had any luck with sandals or crocs at WDW? :offtopic:

[wlwilliams9]

Can you answer a shoe question. I hate shoes and so does my DD Jenny. We always wear flip flops except when there is snow on the ground of course. Then we never wear shoes in the house. Has anyone had any luck with sandals or crocs at WDW? :offtopic:
I am another DISer advocate for Crocs! Although, I'm not a fan of the clog style unless you are 12 and under!! Here are some pics of the crocs I wore last year:

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/adara.jpg

Here are my DH's Crocs:
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/tikaliDH.jpg

I'm thinking about these for this year:
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/caprisuede.jpg

or

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/cleo.jpg


I'm waiting a while to see if they come out with some new styles, but I will definitely be wearing Crocs around the parks again! They are so much more comfy and less restrictive than wearing tennis shoes.

[Disneyfan71]

I LOVE Crocs!!! I have a pair that look like those deck shoes :) Crocs are the BEST!!!

[Villainess]

Can you answer a shoe question. I hate shoes and so does my DD Jenny. We always wear flip flops except when there is snow on the ground of course. Then we never wear shoes in the house. Has anyone had any luck with sandals or crocs at WDW? :offtopic:

I never wear sneakers - I only wear sandals and at WDW, it is no different. If you are used to wearing sandals then you should have no problems. I wore these Crocs, among others during my trip last year
http://shop.crocs.com/pc-111-4-patra.aspx?navcategories=3,121

I am another DISer advocate for Crocs! Although, I'm not a fan of the clog style unless you are 12 and under!! Here are some pics of the crocs I wore last year:

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/adara.jpg



Oooo I really like these!

[autumnpalm]

I always wear Crocs in the parks. My feet are so darn narrow that the clog style ones don't even fit anyways, but I love all their sandal-type styles. I don't care what anyone else thinks, so far they are the only shoes I've found to stay comfy at WDW! Plus there's the added bonus of how fast they dry after water rides!:thumbsup2

[MaryAz]

I have the same narrow feet problem with the clogs-good to know the sandals are an option. I am also looking into Keen sandals-expensive though!!

[wlwilliams9]

I've been spending too much time on the Official Birthday/Anniversary Cake thread (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1859670)! Here's what Emily and I did today:

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/cupcake2.jpg

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/cupcake.jpg

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/cupcake1.jpg

YUMMY!!!

[wlwilliams9]

They're finally posted yippiekiyay!:cool1: :cheer2: party: :dancer: :jumping1: :hyper: :hyper:

[kgle]

I am another DISer advocate for Crocs! Although, I'm not a fan of the clog style unless you are 12 and under!! Here are some pics of the crocs I wore last year:

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/adara.jpg

Here are my DH's Crocs:
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/tikaliDH.jpg

I'm thinking about these for this year:
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/caprisuede.jpg

or

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/cleo.jpg


I'm waiting a while to see if they come out with some new styles, but I will definitely be wearing Crocs around the parks again! They are so much more comfy and less restrictive than wearing tennis shoes.


Oooh I love those thong flip flops. I am totally a flip flop gal...its the only thing I wear during the summer though I know when I walk a lot in them my feet begin to hurt. Hopefully the Crocs will make it a bit more comfy.

[bertegirl]

Done..I got the capri style and got Jenny mickey mouse mary janes and a pair of wave sandals. Way too cute! I had to limit myself!!! Thanks for the info. My feet will be very happy!

[bertegirl]

You might want to try making ADR's. Our TA has been able to make the 1st two days. May 10th and 11th. We arrive to late on the 9th to eat anywhere.

[wlwilliams9]

I thought I was going to have to wait for my 90 day mark, which is 2/6, but because bertegirl was able to get her ADR's I decided to call! Low and behold, I have half the vacation planned! Yippie! Thanks bertegirl!! I was able to make our ADR's for May 7th-11th! WOO HOO! :cheer2: We got everything we wanted!

Here's what we've got confirmed:

Friday, May 8th
B) Chef Mickey's
L) Plaza Restaurant
D) Spoodles

Saturday, May 9th
D) Spirit of Aloha show

Sunday, May 10th (Mother's Day & our 7th Anniversary)
B) Kona Cafe
D) California Grill

Monday, May 11th
L) Sci-Fi Dine In Theater
D) Flying Fish Cafe

Once the "official" WDW hours come out, I'll probably have changes, but for now, we are set!

[Disneyfan71]

I thought I was going to have to wait for my 90 day mark, which is 2/6, but because bertegirl was able to get her ADR's I decided to call! Low and behold, I have half the vacation planned! Yippie! Thanks bertegirl!! I was able to make our ADR's for May 7th-11th! WOO HOO! :cheer2: We got everything we wanted!

Here's what we've got confirmed:

Friday, May 8th
B) Chef Mickey's
L) Plaza Restaurant
D) Spoodles

Saturday, May 9th
D) Spirit of Aloha show

Sunday, May 10th (Mother's Day & our 7th Anniversary)
B) Kona Cafe
D) California Grill

Monday, May 11th
L) Sci-Fi Dine In Theater
D) Flying Fish Cafe

Once the "official" WDW hours come out, I'll probably have changes, but for now, we are set!

YUMMMM got some good ones, especially the Luau!! I've been once.

[IluvXU]

Okay... why did they let you make the ADRs early... or how early did you make them?

[wlwilliams9]

YUMMMM got some good ones, especially the Luau!! I've been once.

Hey Disneyfan71, what happened to your April vacay & PTR???

[autumnpalm]

Yummy!!! Cupcakes AND ADRs! Your PTR is making me hungry (even though I just had butter chicken for dinner!:lmao: )

I'm so glad the photo session will work out with the share! I'm so excited.:cool1:

I can't wait to hear what you think of Flying Fish, that's a restaurant we've always wanted to try but I haven't heard much about it!

[Disneyfan71]

Hey Disneyfan71, what happened to your April vacay & PTR???

We decided to go in June instead. My DW teaches school (librarian) they lost a few days at Spring Break and we can't go...but alas we're going in June where it won't be AS crowded!!! :)

[wlwilliams9]

Yummy!!! Cupcakes AND ADRs! Your PTR is making me hungry (even though I just had butter chicken for dinner!:lmao: )

I'm so glad the photo session will work out with the share! I'm so excited.:cool1:

I can't wait to hear what you think of Flying Fish, that's a restaurant we've always wanted to try but I haven't heard much about it!

I didn't get your email, send it again or PM me!:thumbsup2

I haven't heard too much about FFC either, but DH wants to try it. That's our DHS day and we've eaten at all of the DHS restaurants and wanted to try something new.

We decided to go in June instead. My DW teaches school (librarian) they lost a few days at Spring Break and we can't go...but alas we're going in June where it won't be AS crowded!!! :)

That's cool! Those were your original plans anyways, weren't they? You have to wait a little longer, but at least you're still going!!:thumbsup2

Okay... why did they let you make the ADRs early... or how early did you make them?

As of today, they are taking reservations through 5/11. Our check in date is 5/7, so my 90 days is not until 2/6, but I called anyway and the wonderful CM hooked me up!

[bertegirl]

My TA had called me ahead of time...she had heard they were doing the plus ten as ten days early. Not ten days on your 1st reservation. So she told me to have my reservations ready. Glad it worked for you. She has been calling each morning for those of us in May and has been able to add one day at a time. Whatever works!!!Your ADR's look great. We are doing Spoodles, too!!!

[Disneyfan71]

Yes we had originally planned to go in June..but I didn't know if the 4/3 deal booking deal would be extended...but it was, which is a good thing.

[kgle]

Darnit I need to recheck my schedule and compare it to times tonight so I can make some ADRs for the first couple of days!

Just wanted to let you know that I FINALLY found the last piece to Emily's Disney package last night so everything is set to be shipped here in a week or so!! I just need your address again, I accidentally deleted yours and Brandi's addresses in my PMs!

Darnit I have to finish a paper and clean my house and all I want to do is go over my schedule!

[wlwilliams9]

Darnit I need to recheck my schedule and compare it to times tonight so I can make some ADRs for the first couple of days!

Just wanted to let you know that I FINALLY found the last piece to Emily's Disney package last night so everything is set to be shipped here in a week or so!! I just need your address again, I accidentally deleted yours and Brandi's addresses in my PMs!

Darnit I have to finish a paper and clean my house and all I want to do is go over my schedule!


Stupid school work and cleaning! You can't let them get in the way of your DISing and planning!!!

I'l PM you with our address!

[wlwilliams9]

I just called WDW-Dine twice to make our ADR's for the 12th and was told both times to call back at my 90 days. Ugh! I guess they've caught on to their error! Maybe I'll try again later!

[bertegirl]

Ugh..at least I am not the only one. We put our house on the market yesterday and it has been a mad house trying to get it clean. I have been taking mini breaks to watch for calendar updates. Went on this site

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdwi/en_GB/calendar/parkhours/calendarHome?id=EPCalendarParkHoursMonthlyViewPage&date=2009050

It is the old website...and you can see the May hours for Epcot and AK.

[wlwilliams9]

Ugh..at least I am not the only one. We put our house on the market yesterday and it has been a mad house trying to get it clean. I have been taking mini breaks to watch for calendar updates. Went on this site

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdwi/en_GB/calendar/parkhours/calendarHome?id=EPCalendarParkHoursMonthlyViewPage&date=2009050

It is the old website...and you can see the May hours for Epcot and AK.

Thanks for the link! I can't believe they're not doing evening EMH at the AK. That really messes up my schedule. We may just skip AK all together this year. It's our least favorite park and it's always 20 hotter in that park than anywhere else. I'd better get back to my spreadsheet and make some adjustments!

[tinkgurl]

Friday, May 8th
B) Chef Mickey's: YUM! You know I love CM's!
L) Plaza Restaurant: I can't wait to hear about this one since I've never ate there.
D) Spoodles: Again, I can't wait to hear about this one since I've never ate there either.

Saturday, May 9th
D) Spirit of Aloha show: AWESOME! I LOVE THE LUAU!

Sunday, May 10th (Mother's Day & our 7th Anniversary)
B) Kona Cafe: Tonga Toast! Tonga Toast!
D) California Grill: Aw what a great place to celebrate both of those!

[wlwilliams9]

CM are making me MAD!!:furious: I've had no luck with ADR reservations today. I've called 4 times, the first two said I had to wait until 2/6 to call even though I explained that I already made reservations for the 7th-11th and was told to call back today for the 12th. (I guess I can't balme them, this is legitimate) The 3rd time I called, I told her I was checking in on the 2nd thinking maybe they would help me then and she said I'd have to wait until 2/11 to make ADR's for the 12th. :confused3 WHAAAAT? I asked her about the 90 days +10 and she was totally confused! Finally, I called and the CM asked for my resort reservation number (first time I've ever been asked for that) to make the ADR's, but I didn't have it handy so now I need to call again. WhatEVER!!

[bertegirl]

My TA has been checking everyday for an opening at Poly, but no such luck yet. Our tax return was better than expected...so I wanted to upgrade. Oh, well the AKL still looks great. Sorry about the ADR's. I tried to make a spreadsheet today but it didn't turn out. I am just going to have to print out a normal list.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Hi Wendy! Just finished reading through your PTR. I must say that Emily is absolutely beautiful, you are blessed.

Your luggage is totally adorable, makes me want to go out and buy new bags. Right now I just have plain old boring black suitcases. ;)

[wlwilliams9]

My TA has been checking everyday for an opening at Poly, but no such luck yet. Our tax return was better than expected...so I wanted to upgrade. Oh, well the AKL still looks great. Sorry about the ADR's. I tried to make a spreadsheet today but it didn't turn out. I am just going to have to print out a normal list.

Good luck with the Poly!! I'm sure you will LOVE AKL though. I've never stayed there, but the photos look beautiful! I'm not giving up on the ADR's, but the inconsistancy is driving me batty! Sorry about the spreadsheet! I don't know what I'd do without mine!

Hi Wendy! Just finished reading through your PTR. I must say that Emily is absolutely beautiful, you are blessed.

Your luggage is totally adorable, makes me want to go out and buy new bags. Right now I just have plain old boring black suitcases. ;)

Welcome and thanks, we are very blessed! Mike and I always wonder how a couple of uglies like us made such a cute kid!


:offtopic: Anyone else LOVE the Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet? :dog2: We are soooo getting another dog this spring!!paw:

[autumnpalm]

I had some ADR frustrations today too! They asked for my confirmation as well... it was buried in my email inbox pages and pages back (I don't like to clean it out:blush: ). The CM asked for the # and I told her I didn't have it with me, it was in my inbox. She told me she could wait... so still on the phone, paying long distance, I hauled my laptop out, booted it up and then spent at least 5 minutes searching through my email for the Reservations one.:sad: Calling from Canada to Florida, that isn't so cheap!

The same CM was another one of the relentless "celebrators", trying to figure out SOMETHING that we could be celebrating.:rotfl: Eventually I told her it was my mom's 50th even though we are going in May and her birthday isn't until July. When we get there if they say anything about my mom being 50, she might kill me and say she has a good few months of her forties left.:rotfl:

[wlwilliams9]

I had some ADR frustrations today too! They asked for my confirmation as well... it was buried in my email inbox pages and pages back (I don't like to clean it out:blush: ). The CM asked for the # and I told her I didn't have it with me, it was in my inbox. She told me she could wait... so still on the phone, paying long distance, I hauled my laptop out, booted it up and then spent at least 5 minutes searching through my email for the Reservations one.:sad: Calling from Canada to Florida, that isn't so cheap!

The same CM was another one of the relentless "celebrators", trying to figure out SOMETHING that we could be celebrating.:rotfl: Eventually I told her it was my mom's 50th even though we are going in May and her birthday isn't until July. When we get there if they say anything about my mom being 50, she might kill me and say she has a good few months of her forties left.:rotfl:

Bummer about having to dig up your reservation #. Crazy CM's, sometimes I wonder if they watched the wrong training video!!:confused3

Your mom is totally going to kill you when you arrive at all of your ADR's and the wait staff wishes her a Happy 50th!!:lmao: Uh-OH!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

That is so weird that they were asking for your confirmation number. Out of all the times I have called I have never had to supply my confirmation number in order to make my ADR's. :confused3

[Villainess]

I've always had to supply my reservation number to make the ADR's when you are making 90+10 days, and each day thereafter. At the 90 day mark they don't need your Disney resort confirm, but once you make the other +10 they need it to verify that you are in fact a Disney Resort guest.

[wlwilliams9]

OMG!! So I call today to book my Magical Express which went smoothly, then the CM asked if she could help with dining reservations and here's how the conversation went:

Me: "I'd like to make reservations, but my 90 days isn't until Friday."
CM: "Because you are a Disney resort guest, you can book 100 days out."
Me: "Ooh really? OK, I'll book some dining reservations then."

So YIPPIE, I booked more ADR's!!!:woohoo:

Tuesday, May 12th:
B) Akerhaus, Princess Storybook Meal
D) Tutto Italia

Wednesday, May 13th:
L) Tusker House (getting the Finding Nemo priority seating)
D) Jiko

Now I only have 3 more days to book!! Yee Haw!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I am so confused about the whole ADR thing. Now I am wondering if I should call 100 days out. :confused3

[wlwilliams9]

I am so confused about the whole ADR thing. Now I am wondering if I should call 100 days out. :confused3


I guess it wouldn't hurt to try!! I think the CMs are just as confused as the rest of us!:confused3

[bertegirl]

Are you doing Jiko with your DD? I was wondering....Thought about letting DD do the kids club and taking DS with us to eat there. Any thoughts?

[wlwilliams9]

Are you doing Jiko with your DD? I was wondering....Thought about letting DD do the kids club and taking DS with us to eat there. Any thoughts?

Yes, we're taking Emily to all of the Signature dining we are doing. She's pretty well behaved when we go out so I don't forsee a problem. I think it would be more trouble if we left her with a baby-sitter. Emily has never stayed with a baby-sitter except my Mom and she passed in Aug. so it's been awhile! I don't think I could leave her with a stranger, she would not be happy! I'd leave her with the resort kids club if she were old enough, but she's not, so she's coming with us!

[Disneyfan71]

I wonder since we already HAVE ADR's for April could we change them??? We were going in April but now going in June!!

[bertegirl]

Yeah...Austin will only be 1. Jenny on the other hand wants to go to kids club. I am just not sure....she tells me she wants to play with other kids not just her baby brother.

[wlwilliams9]

Yeah...Austin will only be 1. Jenny on the other hand wants to go to kids club. I am just not sure....she tells me she wants to play with other kids not just her baby brother.

I've only heard great things about the kid's clubs, but I understand your apprehension! When Emily is old enough, I'm sure we'll use the kids club a few times!!! Maybe post a thread on the family board and see what kind of responses you get about the AKL kids club. Hopefully, others with experience can ease your mind.

[wlwilliams9]

I wonder since we already HAVE ADR's for April could we change them??? We were going in April but now going in June!!

I don't know, last night I tried to adjust the time on one of my ADR's for the same day, an hour later and the CM wouldn't do it because I hadn't hit the 90 days. :confused3 I had the CM I talked to today do it.

[Disneyfan71]

I don't know, last night I tried to adjust the time on one of my ADR's for the same day, an hour later and the CM wouldn't do it because I hadn't hit the 90 days. :confused3 I had the CM I talked to today do it.

That's weird!!! They should have never changed it from 180 to 90..it's soooo confusing.

[wlwilliams9]

Well, we're getting closer to having hours!! The EPCOT and AK hours have finally been posted on the WDW website! Hopefully, MK & DHS will follow soon!

:cheer2: Give me an H, H, give me an O, O, give me a U, U, give me an R, R, give me an S, S. What's it spell, HOURS! Again, HOURS, one more time, HOURS! :cheer2: Maybe a little cheer will help!!!

[Lady Lallie]

Well, we're getting closer to having hours!! The EPCOT and AK hours have finally been posted on the WDW website! Hopefully, MK & DHS will follow soon!

:cheer2: Give me an H, H, give me an O, O, give me a U, U, give me an R, R, give me an S, S. What's it spell, HOURS! Again, HOURS, one more time, HOURS! :cheer2: Maybe a little cheer will help!!!

Oooh!! Thanks for the heads up!!

[kgle]

Well, we're getting closer to having hours!! The EPCOT and AK hours have finally been posted on the WDW website! Hopefully, MK & DHS will follow soon!

:cheer2: Give me an H, H, give me an O, O, give me a U, U, give me an R, R, give me an S, S. What's it spell, HOURS! Again, HOURS, one more time, HOURS! :cheer2: Maybe a little cheer will help!!!


Huh where?? I just went to look and couldn't find anything!

[wlwilliams9]

Huh where?? I just went to look and couldn't find anything!

WEIRD! I tried it for the 9th and it doesn't work?? I was putting in the 7th because that's our arrive date and it works.:confused3



OH, and we got our federal tax return today! YAHOOOOO! Let's go shopping!:cool1:

[kgle]

WEIRD! I tried it for the 9th and it doesn't work?? I was putting in the 7th because that's our arrive date and it works.:confused3



OH, and we got our federal tax return today! YAHOOOOO! Let's go shopping!:cool1:

Hmm odd! I pulled up my schedule from wdwinfo to compare when I first went to the website, too! Letme try again.


Yay! I got mine yesterday and went shopping before I went to work and got fired lol. I got my new rewards card from Chase so now everything I get for Disney is going to earn me quadruple points!

[autumnpalm]

Gimme an H!:cheer2:
Gimme an O!:cheer2:
Gimme a U!:cheer2:
Gimme an R!:cheer2:
Gimme an S!:cheer2:

What's that spell?!

HOURS!

Come onnnn, Disney!:rotfl2:

[3princesses+aprince]

Hello, joining in on your pre trip report. Your little Emily is adorable.

And that's so exciting you got to add a few more days to your trip.

I'll have to go to the disneyworld website and see what I can pull up for hours.

[bertegirl]

I am on the Disney site and it is giving me hours for May 9 and the next ten days. With EMH hours as well. Maybe it got updated today! These feel a little more official.

[wlwilliams9]

Hello, joining in on your pre trip report. Your little Emily is adorable.

And that's so exciting you got to add a few more days to your trip.

I'll have to go to the disneyworld website and see what I can pull up for hours.

Welcome!!:wave2: Thanks for joining in our adventure!!

I am on the Disney site and it is giving me hours for May 9 and the next ten days. With EMH hours as well. Maybe it got updated today! These feel a little more official.

I just checked it out, they did update since this morning! Yippie!

[Disneyfan71]

I'll be checking it weekly from now until time to go :)

[wlwilliams9]

I'll be checking it weekly from now until time to go :)

Me too!!



Where can I find the parade schedules on the WDW website? Anybody know??? :crazy2:

[wlwilliams9]

WaHoo!! I made some more ADR's this morning and I GOT LE CELLIER!!!!!:cool1:

Here is what I booked:

Thursday, May 14th
B) Cinderella's Royal Table
D) Whispering Canyon Cafe

Friday, May 15th
L) Rose & Crown
D) Le Cellier

Now I only have one more ADR to book, Ohana's for breakfast on the 16th before we jet back home to Michigan.:sad:

It's the butt crack of dawn, so now I'm heading back to bed!!:faint:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Congrats on getting Le Cellier!

[Lady Lallie]

WaHoo!! I made some more ADR's this morning and I GOT LE CELLIER!!!!!:cool1:

Here is what I booked:

Thursday, May 14th
B) Cinderella's Royal Table
D) Whispering Canyon Cafe

Friday, May 15th
L) Rose & Crown
D) Le Cellier

Now I only have one more ADR to book, Ohana's for breakfast on the 16th before we jet back home to Michigan.:sad:

It's the butt crack of dawn, so now I'm heading back to bed!!:faint:

So, they have been letting you make your ADRs before the 90 days?? Have you just been calling on day 100 for each of your days?? Or are you already at your 90 days?? I'm confused. :rolleyes:

[3princesses+aprince]

congrats on your ADRs!!!!

[tinkgurl]

Congrats on getting your ADR's! :cheer2: All those sound good to me! I have not eaten at CRT or R&C, but I think we are going to try CRT this trip! :bitelip:

[jewels1916]

Oooo...congrats on getting Le Cellier! You are going to really enjoy it! :thumbsup2

[bertegirl]

Yeah we got our final reservation today....May 15th Crystal Palace 8:00. Can't wait!!! Do you know how early you need to be at the morning ones?

[wlwilliams9]

Congrats on getting Le Cellier!

Thanks! We've never been, so we're looking forward to it!!:thumbsup2

So, they have been letting you make your ADRs before the 90 days?? Have you just been calling on day 100 for each of your days?? Or are you already at your 90 days?? I'm confused. :rolleyes:

Well, it depends on the CM you talk to. Some are saying 90 days and some are booking at 100 days. I originally called WDW-DINE on Saturday after hearing that bertegirl was able to make ADR's (we're visiting the same time) and had a CM who said it was 100 days for resort guests so I booked 5/7-5/11. On Sunday I called WDW-DINE back 5 times to get ADR's for 5/12 and everyone of the CMs I talked to said, "NO, 90 days +10 days into the vacation". Then I called CRO on Monday to update my Magical Express info and that CM was of the 100 days thinking, so I booked 5/12 & 5/13. Finally I called WDW-DINE this morning and was told to call back on Friday (my 90 days). Then I called CRO to make a room request and was able to book through CRO for 5/15. And they all lived happily ever after!

congrats on your ADRs!!!!

Thanks!!! I'm so excited!

Congrats on getting your ADR's! :cheer2: All those sound good to me! I have not eaten at CRT or R&C, but I think we are going to try CRT this trip! :bitelip:

We haven't eaten at CRT either, but I know Emily will love to see Cinderella.

Oooo...congrats on getting Le Cellier! You are going to really enjoy it! :thumbsup2

MMmmmmm....STEAK!!!

Yeah we got our final reservation today....May 15th Crystal Palace 8:00. Can't wait!!! Do you know how early you need to be at the morning ones?

CP is just at the end of Main Street, so I'd probably be at the MK by 7:40/7:45ish.

[Lady Lallie]

Well, it depends on the CM you talk to. Some are saying 90 days and some are booking at 100 days. I originally called WDW-DINE on Saturday after hearing that bertegirl was able to make ADR's (we're visiting the same time) and had a CM who said it was 100 days for resort guests so I booked 5/7-5/11. On Sunday I called WDW-DINE back 5 times to get ADR's for 5/12 and everyone of the CMs I talked to said, "NO, 90 days +10 days into the vacation". Then I called CRO on Monday to update my Magical Express info and that CM was of the 100 days thinking, so I booked 5/12 & 5/13. Finally I called WDW-DINE this morning and was told to call back on Friday (my 90 days). Then I called CRO to make a room request and was able to book through CRO for 5/15. And they all lived happily ever after!It's the Disney Way!! :rotfl2: :rotfl: :lmao: I guess it won't hurt to make a call at my 100 days!! :thumbsup2

[Disneyfan71]

YAY you got LeCellier!!! Tell me ALL about it!!!

[MaryAz]

Yay, on the ADR's I am going to try and call at 100 days-tomorrow! Maybe we can wave hello at the airport as you are leaving and we are arriving.

[3princesses+aprince]

Hey Bridetobedisney and I said that we should meet up in AK, we'll be there the same day and it looks like you will too. Have you already planned a meet with her, do you want to all plan to meet up in AK.

[wlwilliams9]

Hey Bridetobedisney and I said that we should meet up in AK, we'll be there the same day and it looks like you will too. Have you already planned a meet with her, do you want to all plan to meet up in AK.

That sounds like fun! kgle (Kara) and I were thinking about meeting up at the Boneyard at AK. It's a childrens play area with slides, tunnels and a "dig site" sand box. The kids could play and we could all sit back and relax for a few! Once Kara gets back from Canada and we all get our ADR's and schedules finalized, we'll definitely set something up!

[wlwilliams9]

I called today and made our final ADR (Ohana's) and rearranged some of the others that I had for different times that worked with my schedule and park hours.

Here is our final list, yes, there are 17 ADRs!!!

Thursday, May 7th - Arrive & DTD
No ADR's
B) Snack at the Airport
L) Captain Cook's
D) Earl of Sandwich

Friday, May 8th - MK & Boardwalk
B) Chef Mickey's
L) Plaza Restaurant
D) Spoodles

Saturday, May 9th - Epcot & Fantasia Gardens
B) Snack at Polynesian
L) Beaches & Cream
D) Spirit of Aloha

Sunday, May 10th - MK (our anniversary & Mother's Day)
B) Kona Cafe
L) Casey's Corner
D) California Grill

Monday, May 11th - DHS
B) Snacks
L) Sci-Fi Dine In Theater
D) Flying Fish Cafe

Tuesday, May 12th - Epcot
B) Princess Storybook Breakfast @ Akerhaus
L) Snacks or Sunshine Seasons
D) Tutto Italia

Wednesday, May 13th - Photo Shoot & AK
B) Captain Cook's
L) Tusker House (Finding Nemo priority seating)
D) Jiko

Thursday, May 14th - MK
B) Cinderella's Royal Table
L) CS Somewhere
D) Whispering Canyon Cafe

Friday, May 15th - Epcot
B) La Patisserie Boulangerie
L) Rose & Crown
D) Le Cellier

Saturday, May 16th - Poly & Head Home :sad:
B) Ohana's
L) Captain Cook's
D) Home :sad1:

Well that's the short version of our vacation. How'd I do??

[Villainess]

I'm stuffed just looking at your selections! Sounds yummy!

[3princesses+aprince]

That sounds like fun! kgle (Kara) and I were thinking about meeting up at the Boneyard at AK. It's a childrens play area with slides, tunnels and a "dig site" sand box. The kids could play and we could all sit back and relax for a few! Once Kara gets back from Canada and we all get our ADR's and schedules finalized, we'll definitely set something up!


Oh that sounds great!

[wlwilliams9]

Yay! I just set up an Enchanted Call (https://secure.uvoxnetworks.com/disney/affhome.html?affno=66) for Emily. Mickey will be calling the morning we leave to tell her to have a wonderful trip! She'll be so excited! princess:

[bertegirl]

We can make that work...we were going to do Wed as a day off and Thursday do AK. But for you girls...we will surely switch. We actually didn't know if we would want to take a day off or just do a morning somewhere and a night somewhere else? Any thoughts. Let me know! Jenny will be so excited to meet little ones she can play with. I imagine Austin will do nothing but eat sand. Then again nothing new he eats anything and everything!

[wlwilliams9]

We can make that work...we were going to do Wed as a day off and Thursday do AK. But for you girls...we will surely switch. We actually didn't know if we would want to take a day off or just do a morning somewhere and a night somewhere else? Any thoughts. Let me know! Jenny will be so excited to meet little ones she can play with. I imagine Austin will do nothing but eat sand. Then again nothing new he eats anything and everything!

Cool! It'll be fun to let the kiddies play together. As far as a day off, if you are taking breaks everyday and enjoying the pool and some down time, you probably won't need a whole day off. With the little ones, If you plan 2 to 2 1/2 days for MK, 2 days at Epcot, 1 day for DHS and 1 day for AK you should be good. That's how we have been touring WDW since Emily was born. Before her, DH and I would go all day with no breaks, but with the little ones, breaks are a must!

[Lady Lallie]

Your ADRs look great, my mouth is watering now! :rotfl2:

[MaryAz]

Awesome ADR's. I am getting hungry!

[autumnpalm]

Looks like a great ADR list! Are you a food picture taker?:rotfl: If you are, I'd love to see those!

[wlwilliams9]

Looks like a great ADR list! Are you a food picture taker?:rotfl: If you are, I'd love to see those!

DH wouldn't let me take pics last time, he was too embarassed, but this time he's just gonna have to deal with it! We've got so many ADRs, I feel we're obligated to do food porn!!! I can't let my fellow DISers down!!:disrocks:

[3princesses+aprince]

We can make that work...we were going to do Wed as a day off and Thursday do AK. But for you girls...we will surely switch. We actually didn't know if we would want to take a day off or just do a morning somewhere and a night somewhere else? Any thoughts. Let me know! Jenny will be so excited to meet little ones she can play with. I imagine Austin will do nothing but eat sand. Then again nothing new he eats anything and everything!

I know I replied to this in my pretrip report also, but I just want to say again, I'm so glad you guys are planning to go that day too. This is gonna be so much FUN!!!

[bertegirl]

We can all take food photos and compare. At least we know there will be 3 or 4 others doing it at the same time!!!:grouphug:

Can't wait to meet up! Glad we got our dates when we did!!!

[wlwilliams9]

Would it be wrong to add a 4 night cruise onto the beginning of your vacation? We are seriously contimplating adding the 4 night Bahamian cruise which leaves on 5/3. We would get back to port the morning of the 7th which is when our stay at the Poly starts. I'm all for it, Mike is thinking about it! I'll keep you posted!!!!


Keep your fingers crossed!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Would it be wrong to add a 4 night cruise onto the beginning of your vacation? We are seriously contimplating adding the 4 night Bahamian cruise which leaves on 5/3. We would get back to port the morning of the 7th which is when our stay at the Poly starts. I'm all for it, Mike is thinking about it! I'll keep you posted!!!!


Keep your fingers crossed!

Not wrong at all! I say go for it! :thumbsup2

[MaryAz]

Would it be wrong to add a 4 night cruise onto the beginning of your vacation? We are seriously contimplating adding the 4 night Bahamian cruise which leaves on 5/3. We would get back to port the morning of the 7th which is when our stay at the Poly starts. I'm all for it, Mike is thinking about it! I'll keep you posted!!!!


Keep your fingers crossed!

I think it is a fabulous idea!! We loved DCL. And for me the land and sea combo seemed too short. Hope it works out for you!!

[bertegirl]

Oh please go and tell me all about it. I am already planning our cruise in 2011 for our 10 year ann. Only thing holding me back is the possibility of a pregnancy.

[bertegirl]

I will keep my fingers crossed for KGLE and that you get a great CM. :thumbsup2

Ok so please...being the newbie:guilty: What is the lime green Mickey and where do I get/make one? We will have a double stroller. Thats all I know for sure. And maybe Jenny will be dressed as Belle. She wants to go to CRT that way, but now sure how long she will stay dressed that way.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I will keep my fingers crossed for KGLE and that you get a great CM. :thumbsup2

Ok so please...being the newbie:guilty: What is the lime green Mickey and where do I get/make one? We will have a double stroller. Thats all I know for sure. And maybe Jenny will be dressed as Belle. She wants to go to CRT that way, but now sure how long she will stay dressed that way.

The Lime Green Mickey Head is a Disney paint chip found at Home Depot. It is "Alien Green". It is a lime green Mickey shape on beige cardstock. They are "free" Those are what most people use, some just make their own.

[wlwilliams9]

I will keep my fingers crossed for KGLE and that you get a great CM. :thumbsup2

Ok so please...being the newbie:guilty: What is the lime green Mickey and where do I get/make one? We will have a double stroller. Thats all I know for sure. And maybe Jenny will be dressed as Belle. She wants to go to CRT that way, but now sure how long she will stay dressed that way.


The Lime Green Mickey Head is a Disney paint chip found at Home Depot. It is "Alien Green". It is a lime green Mickey shape on beige cardstock. They are "free" Those are what most people use, some just make their own.

Exactly! Lime green is the official DIS color and many DISers wear lime green or have LGMH (Lime Green Mickey Head) as tags on their bags and/or strollers.

[kgle]

Would it be wrong to add a 4 night cruise onto the beginning of your vacation? We are seriously contimplating adding the 4 night Bahamian cruise which leaves on 5/3. We would get back to port the morning of the 7th which is when our stay at the Poly starts. I'm all for it, Mike is thinking about it! I'll keep you posted!!!!


Keep your fingers crossed!



Ahh I totally would if I could afford it!! Go for it!

[wlwilliams9]

If anyone is wondering, I called CRO to find out the dates of Fantasmic since they are still not posted on the WDW website. Fantasmic is showing on 5/10, 5/14 & 5/17 at 7:00pm. The CM did let me know that they may add 8:30pm shows on those nights if needed, but of course that's not guaranteed. Oh, and the Fantasmic dinner packages are sold out for 5/10 & 5/14, but they may open up more tables for those too. FRUSTRATING!!!

[wlwilliams9]

Well, while the thought of adding on the 4 day cruise was very tempting, we're going to wait until Emily is old enough to enjoy the kid's club and we can take a 7 night cruise and then a week at Disney. If we don't have another baby in the next year, then those are our plans for next year. It was a fantastic dream while it lasted!!!

On the otherhand, I bought this adorable swim suit for Emily:
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/wlwilliams9/140036142.jpg
She loves it so much she insisted on wearing it in the bathtub. Her exact words were, "I wear swimsuit in baf and swim like mermaid Ariel and kick my feet and go (hands moving like swimming)!" How could I say, "No"! She had fun swimming like Ariel, then Nemo in the tub!:cutie:

[autumnpalm]

Awww such a cute swimsuit! And it's probably a good idea to wait until Emily's a little older. You'll be able to enjoy the cruise more.:goodvibes I've never been on one but I would just love to go.

And I'm glad you've decided to go with the food porn.:cool1: My family has been totally conditioned now and sometimes they even remind ME!:rotfl:

[Lady Lallie]

What an adorable bathing suit!! Super cute.

That's too bad about the cruise but I like that you have plans for it in the future! :goodvibes

[MaryAz]

Great swimsuit, so cute. And I think you are right about the cruise-having a 3 year old is easier. The nursery is fun but the Kids CLub is way better!!

[bertegirl]

Well Home Depot is hours away...I will try and just cut out a Mickey head on Lime Green cardstock and laminate it. So if you see a sad looking little Mickey Head on a stroller, you found me! :rotfl2:

Jenny had to get a 2 piece this year, too. She wanted to swim in the pool..aka our tub, as well.

[3princesses+aprince]

Well Home Depot is hours away...I will try and just cut out a Mickey head on Lime Green cardstock and laminate it. So if you see a sad looking little Mickey Head on a stroller, you found me! :rotfl2:

Jenny had to get a 2 piece this year, too. She wanted to swim in the pool..aka our tub, as well.

Hi Bertegirl, If you would like I could mail you a few lime green mickey heads, Home depot is about 10 mins from my house, and I need a few more for myself too. I'd be glad to send you some.

[Villainess]

Well Home Depot is hours away...I will try and just cut out a Mickey head on Lime Green cardstock and laminate it. So if you see a sad looking little Mickey Head on a stroller, you found me! :rotfl2:

Jenny had to get a 2 piece this year, too. She wanted to swim in the pool..aka our tub, as well.

I have some extra Lime Green Mickey's too that I could send you, PM me if you want any with your addy!






Sorry the cruise didn't work out but I think it's better to wait until she can do the kids club. My cousin took her 1 year old and was upset she couldn't do much on the cruise. Very cute bathing suit!

[wlwilliams9]

Now that the hours have been posted and our ADRs have been made, I don't really have any planning to do. :sad1:

How about another game!!
What's your favorite Disney movie/television show quote? Tell us a qoute, but let us guess who said it and what show/movie it's from!

I'll go first! One of my favs is just below my user name. "Well fill my tub and call me Soapy"!

Who said it and what show/movie?

[Disneyfan71]

Now that the hours have been posted and our ADRs have been made, I don't really have any planning to do. :sad1:

How about another game!!
What's your favorite Disney movie/television show quote? Tell us a qoute, but let us guess who said it and what show/movie it's from!

I'll go first! One of my favs is just below my user name. "Well fill my tub and call me Soapy"!

Who said it and what show/movie?

I have NO clue :)

[Lady Lallie]

Now that the hours have been posted and our ADRs have been made, I don't really have any planning to do. :sad1:

How about another game!!
What's your favorite Disney movie/television show quote? Tell us a qoute, but let us guess who said it and what show/movie it's from!

I'll go first! One of my favs is just below my user name. "Well fill my tub and call me Soapy"!

Who said it and what show/movie?

I have no idea. :headache:

[wlwilliams9]

This one is a tough one if you don't have little ones who watch Playhouse Disney!

[autumnpalm]

I have no idea either? But I'm tempted to go Google it!:lmao:

[wlwilliams9]

OK, 3 strikes and you're out!! Pete says it on the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, "Goofy in Training" episode! Pete has the best lines!!

How about an easier one! "Yes, sir, we're next month's garage sale fodder for sure".

Who says it and what show/movie?

[bertegirl]

I sooo need to get off the computer and watch more Disney Channel. :happytv:

[BridetobeDisney]

Is it toy story? I'm thinking mr. potato head or the dinosaur.

[wlwilliams9]

Is it toy story? I'm thinking mr. potato head or the dinosaur.

It is Toy Story, but it's Hamm that says it!


OK, I'm bored with my game already!!

It was a beautiful day here in Metro Detroit! We hit a record high of 59 degrees! I even had the doorwall open to let in some fresh air! You southerners are probably thinking I'm crazy, but it was like summer out today!


Earlier today, I was gathering some of the things I bought to send to Rylan and Tyson from Mickey Mouse when Emily came in and said, "Whatcha doin' Momma?" I told her I was sending some toys to her new friends, Rylan and Tyson. She left the room and came back with a couple of her Little People friends and said with her sweet little voice, "You can give dem deese friends, Momma. They're my famorites!" :lovestruc I told her that was sweet, but she could keep her favorites because, Momma got them their own toys! I just love her! :love: