9/12 great article ! Who am I to say no to going to WDW?

[IluvXU]

Those crocs are adorable! Pretty good deal too. I love shopping for Disney!


They have some good deals online there now Crocs.com. I think they are lowering prices to make sure they can stay okay. The economy is hurting them I guess!

I'm getting caught back up!

First of all, holy crap I can't believe how big the girls have gotten!! They are growing up so fast! And Luke is so cute, I want to grab his chubby little face! SUCH a cute little family!

I LOVE the Crocs, they will be so cute wearing them!

It is amazing how big Emily has gotten since her first trip. She saw a picture with a pacifer in her mouth and was mortified. I could just bottle up them and keep them little, but I sure could use some rest!


Love the Crocs---so adorable!!!! Did you get them at a Disney store or somewhere else? Megan would LOVE those beyond words!!! Today we were at our mall doing some summer snooping---I have Gymboree and Children's Place coupons burning holes in my pockets but they aren't good until March......so we wanted to snoop out what we liked first! She had $5 from a Valentine's card she wanted to spend, so she got a pair of Princess flip flops at the Disney store that were only $6.50. She is a happy camper, but can't WAIT until summer weather is here so she can wear them!

What gymboree coupon do you have that starts then- I have one for now... I was refrained. I forget you still have the Disney store... I might have to make a trip down there before we go. The Crocs were at the Croc kiosk at Kenwood or they have them online too.

I LOVE my Tevas! I ordered both my girls Teva Mush flips because I love mine so much. I think we may take the Tevas and Crocs and alternate.

I think you have to rotate shoes at WDW!

Those crocs are SO cute! I have never seen the Tink ones before:goodvibes

I really did not get them anything for Valentine's Day, so I splurged. I have warned them already that Easter Bunny might just get a WDW gift card for them ---- they need nothing, and they love to have their own $ to spend!

[MegansMom]

What gymboree coupon do you have that starts then- I have one for now... I was refrained. I forget you still have the Disney store... I might have to make a trip down there before we go. The Crocs were at the Croc kiosk at Kenwood or they have them online too.


I am SO glad you said something---I must have looked at this coupon wrong and thought it started on March 8th, but it ENDS then!!!!! :scared1: It is for 20% off your entire purchase including sale items!!! Can you imagine the anguish I would have felt if I would have gone in there to use it and discovered it was expired!!! They would have had to peel me off the floor! I am going to have to check out our Croc section at the Dillard's in the Crestview Hills Towne Centre---they probably have them!!! The Easter bunny might need to do some shopping!!! ;o) Thanks sweetie!

[IluvXU]

I am SO glad you said something---I must have looked at this coupon wrong and thought it started on March 8th, but it ENDS then!!!!! :scared1: It is for 20% off your entire purchase including sale items!!! Can you imagine the anguish I would have felt if I would have gone in there to use it and discovered it was expired!!! They would have had to peel me off the floor! I am going to have to check out our Croc section at the Dillard's in the Crestview Hills Towne Centre---they probably have them!!! The Easter bunny might need to do some shopping!!! ;o) Thanks sweetie!


Glad to support our economy:rotfl2: . It is hard for me not to use the coupon when it is good on sale items. I love love love to get deals there for the girls and Luke! Good luck with the crocs-
BTW I am waiting on your pretrip report!

[IluvXU]

So I will have some sort of update this weekend... probably about random trip plans. I also am getting so excited for June hours- I sure hope they come out next weekend, so I can finalize some plans before my ADR window opens.

On another note my nieces and nephew are headed to WDW today- they are staying at the Poly so I am so excited to hear about all the fun! Here is hoping for some great weather for them this next week, but anything is great compared to the cold weather here!

[DreaGirl]

I can't wait to get updated on your trip!

Our neighbors leave tonight for a week in the World. They are staying off-site though :faint: . When I started explaining EMH, Dining Plan, and all the different resorts they were regretting not staying onsite. I had to reign it in a little, didn't want my Disney Freak Flag to fly too high! :rotfl:

They did say "You know a lot about Disney World." I was thinking they had no idea!!:rotfl:

[Charleston Princess]

Oh, I do hope that June hours get released next weekend. That would be fantastic! :wizard:

Looking forward to reading about your random trip plans!

[jillyb]

I can't wait to get updated on your trip!

Our neighbors leave tonight for a week in the World. They are staying off-site though :faint: . When I started explaining EMH, Dining Plan, and all the different resorts they were regretting not staying onsite. I had to reign it in a little, didn't want my Disney Freak Flag to fly too high! :rotfl:

They did say "You know a lot about Disney World." I was thinking they had no idea!!:rotfl:

I get the same thing! LOL I have to reign in my enthusiam too...but it sure is hard to do!

[MeMom]

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On another note my nieces and nephew are headed to WDW today- they are staying at the Poly so I am so excited to hear about all the fun! Here is hoping for some great weather for them this next week, but anything is great compared to the cold weather here!


How awesome! Maybe they'll call you and you can hear Disney sounds in the background.


I can't wait to get updated on your trip!

Our neighbors leave tonight for a week in the World. They are staying off-site though :faint: . When I started explaining EMH, Dining Plan, and all the different resorts they were regretting not staying onsite. I had to reign it in a little, didn't want my Disney Freak Flag to fly too high! :rotfl:

They did say "You know a lot about Disney World." I was thinking they had no idea!!:rotfl:

Go ahead and send me a flag, too. I've needed one for quite some time.


I get the same thing! LOL I have to reign in my enthusiam too...but it sure is hard to do!

Sounds like maybe we need to form a club....

and have a flag. :)

When's the first meeting?

[IluvXU]

I can't wait to get updated on your trip!

Our neighbors leave tonight for a week in the World. They are staying off-site though :faint: . When I started explaining EMH, Dining Plan, and all the different resorts they were regretting not staying onsite. I had to reign it in a little, didn't want my Disney Freak Flag to fly too high! :rotfl:

They did say "You know a lot about Disney World." I was thinking they had no idea!!:rotfl:

I have a Disney Freak Flag... I try to maintain composure. Last week at school one of my students (a boy) had been in FL after Christmas (missed a week of school). His mom brought in a Snapfish book she had made... mind you he failed to tell me he went to WDW.. just told me the beach. I loved seeing their book and had to pry as to how they got a picture with Alladin, Mulan, Jasmine, Snow White and the step-mom from Snow White.... how could a kid fail to mention WDW?????????


Oh, I do hope that June hours get released next weekend. That would be fantastic! :wizard:

Looking forward to reading about your random trip plans!

I wonder if for sure they will release on a Sunday????

I get the same thing! LOL I have to reign in my enthusiam too...but it sure is hard to do!

I love nothing more than when people seek advice!

How awesome! Maybe they'll call you and you can hear Disney sounds in the background.

Go ahead and send me a flag, too. I've needed one for quite some time.

Sounds like maybe we need to form a club....

and have a flag. :)

When's the first meeting?

How soon can we all go to WDW??? We have to meet there of course!

[wigdoutdismom]

Didn't you buy a flag when you were there last year?

[IluvXU]

Didn't you buy a flag when you were there last year?

You are right-- too funny!

[teacher9702]

The June hours should be out March 1. I read on another one of my many Disney sites that the are putting out the current month hours along with the next three months. So when March 1 gets here they should have out also April, May and June. I am PATIENTLY waiting as well because we go June 9-18.

[wigdoutdismom]

You are right-- too funny!

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="3"]Did you ever post a picture of that flag? I would really like to see it if you have one. :goodvibes

[IluvXU]

While Disney is constantly on my mind we have been super busy lately. School is crazy and with two girls with cabin fever we have been busy! While I wait for June hours, TGM and our reservation window to open here are some of my latest planning thoughts:

Stroller- we will be taking a single stroller for Luke, and renting the double again for the girls. There is no way Hannah can walk it yet, and to get our double stroller on the buses is a nightmare in my mind. I hope to umbrella stroller it with Luke, or take our bigger stroller for him. If I find a good deal on a stroller I might buy something that is lightweight and reclines. Suggestions?


Flying- still might if we find a good deal/tax return is good (still have not figured it). We would be lucky to have my parents being able to bring food/misc stuff since they for sure will drive.

Spending $ for kids- The Easter bunny is bringing a WDW themed basket (for car ride entertainment and necessities) and a gift card for them.

Hoppers- I am 99% sure we will get them. That takes pressure off of deciding how to use the extra days and makes getting our ADRs a bit easier.

Bippity Boppity Boutique- we are not doing this since Emily would want to if I let Hannah. I want to wait until she is at least 4.

Groceries- so excited to know I won't fly with food snacks this trip. We will be able to take water, cokes, juice boxes and snacks along with cereal for breakfast.

Photopass- Already in a group! Yea!!!!

Park bag- I dread to think what I will have to take for Luke. I want to take our backpack and probably a bag to always have with me with essentials (camera, tickets). I have a extra large Vera Bradley Backpack that I might use for these essentials instead of my Sleeping Beauty bag from the last two trips. Still thinking about this.

ADRs- to be honest I have not decided our last meal. I am leaning toward Whispering Canyon Cafe, but have a few other ideas. Now that we are more sure about Hoppers it adds to the options of where to eat!


Has anyone had dinner at Big River Grille and Brewing Works--- I would like to try it out maybe, and since it is between EPCOT and MGM it might fit great in our week!

I know that even though we almost 4 months still it will go quick. Hannah is playing softball this spring, we will be back in swim lessons for the girls and well soon Luke will be mobile... I think time will fly!

[MeMom]

Flying- still might if we find a good deal/tax return is good (still have not figured it). We would be lucky to have my parents being able to bring food/misc stuff since they for sure will drive.

Spending $ for kids- The Easter bunny is bringing a WDW themed basket (for car ride entertainment and necessities) and a gift card for them.

Hoppers- I am 99% sure we will get them. That takes pressure off of deciding how to use the extra days and makes getting our ADRs a bit easier.



I know that even though we almost 4 months still it will go quick. Hannah is playing softball this spring, we will be back in swim lessons for the girls and well soon Luke will be mobile... I think time will fly!




I'm hoping flying works for you. Get there quickly and get home quickly. It's very nice. We drove at Thanksgiving, and traffic was horrible coming home. We didn't get in until the middle of the night/morning, and then I had to drive to Nashville from Huntsville a couple of hours later to go to school that morning. We've already got our July flight. It's nice to know we'll just be there shortly after we leave, but it's even better on the coming home end!

The Easter Bunny is a very wise man. Um, hare. :thumbsup2
That will create excitement about the trip and give the girls the anticipation of having money to spend all on their own.

Hoppers will make things very much easier for you.

Time probably will fly as you fill your weeks with softball and swimming fun!

Any planning you do just makes the trip seem that much more real and ever closer. :cool1:

If you want, I'd be glad to send your kids a postcard from their Disney friends when I go in March. Let me know. I know it will still be a few months out from your trip, but they still might like it.

[Charleston Princess]

You are right -- I think four months is going to fly by -- I caught myself thinking the same thing yesterday when I realized we are only three and a half months away!

WDW Themed Basket: This sounds like a cute idea -- you will tell us what the Easter Bunny puts in it, right? The Easter Bunny may want to bring one to us, too. ;) I think I am going to do gift cards this year for Chelsea and Connor -- they will be easier to keep up with, I think.

Hoppers: That's the way I am leaning right now, too -- mainly to avoid DHS crowds and also, because I keep thinking we may want to head to MK in the evenings to play.

BBB: I think this is a wise move, and it will be something to look forward to in the future.

Photopass: Have you done a share before? I am wondering if I should do one or not.

[cjackearl]

You're right, 4 months will fly by. Kid activities especially seem to make life busy and time go faster.

I like the Easter basket too. Are you leaning more towards gift cards than Disney Dollars? My dad sent us a bunch of DD for Christmas which I was thinking of putting in baskets and then converting the rest to gift cards? I don't know.

We weren't planning on hopping this time because of the extra cost for 5 people and the length of time we'll be there, but your thoughts have me reconsidering. :confused:

[MegansMom]

Always so much to do and little to no time to do it in....right?!?!?! BUT OH WHAT FUN!!!

Two notes:

On the stroller front, if you are looking for a stroller that is lightweight and can fold up like an umbrella BUT does recline, I HIGHLY recommend the Maclaren. THEY ARE GREAT!!! Sometimes you can find slightly used ones on eBay for really great deals---even if you don't, I think they are worth their money!!! The only ones that don't recline I think are the Volos---but even those are really nice. They fold up like umbrella strollers and even have a shoulder carrying strap---I think the heaviest weighs only about 13lbs. Just an FYI!!! I think Lesley has one too, so I think she would probably agree on the stroller!

BBB---I TOTALLY think that is a good idea to wait until Miss Em is a little older--I am sure they will be just fine even without the "Royal Treatment!"

[Lady Lallie]

Four months will fly by! I think spring/early summer goes by quickly anyways, throw in a Disney trip and it really will.

I think you will like the hoppers. I can't imagine not having them. We used our hopping ability quite a bit last trip. I found that going to a different park, even for dinner kept us going and refreshed instead of getting too tired at one park if that makes sense.

[wigdoutdismom]

Laura, with your busy life I don't even know how you will find time to pack. The time will indeed fly by:moped:

[moparop]

Stroller- we will be taking a single stroller for Luke, and renting the double again for the girls. There is no way Hannah can walk it yet, and to get our double stroller on the buses is a nightmare in my mind. I hope to umbrella stroller it with Luke, or take our bigger stroller for him. If I find a good deal on a stroller I might buy something that is lightweight and reclines. Suggestions?


I love our Maclaren stroller. All of them are lightweight, fold and recline easily. the thing I love the most is that they feel like a sturdy stroller. I have had great ordering luck from Albee Baby for strollers. They have free shipping over $100 and get things out very quickly. They also have a lot of earlier year's models that they sell for a song. We have a Volo (which does not recline) that I got for under $100. I think the Quest is the next size up and runs about $150.

BTW... so excited you are planning another trip! I love reading about your family's adventures and living Disney vicariously through you.

[lmillercrew]

I love the Disney Crocs! I wish my little girl was still little enough to want to wear the princess stuff. She doesn't even ask to go to the Disney Store anymore. :sad1: But, she can't wait to go to Disney, so I guess that's good.
Your random trip plans sound like my random trip thoughts. I too am driving this year and am looking forward to being able to bring more food than I normally bring in my suitcase.
I can't refer you to any strollers as mine has been out of one for 4 yrs. But, the last time we took her she was almost 6 and we ended up renting a stroller because she just couldn't do it.

[IluvXU]

I'm hoping flying works for you. Get there quickly and get home quickly. It's very nice. We drove at Thanksgiving, and traffic was horrible coming home. We didn't get in until the middle of the night/morning, and then I had to drive to Nashville from Huntsville a couple of hours later to go to school that morning. We've already got our July flight. It's nice to know we'll just be there shortly after we leave, but it's even better on the coming home end!

The Easter Bunny is a very wise man. Um, hare. :thumbsup2
That will create excitement about the trip and give the girls the anticipation of having money to spend all on their own.

Hoppers will make things very much easier for you.

Time probably will fly as you fill your weeks with softball and swimming fun!

Any planning you do just makes the trip seem that much more real and ever closer. :cool1:

If you want, I'd be glad to send your kids a postcard from their Disney friends when I go in March. Let me know. I know it will still be a few months out from your trip, but they still might like it.

You are too sweet MeMom.. I will take you up on that! I know they would love it, I think they are getting one this week from their cousins.

I think that the Easter baskets will be practical. I need to look at our packing list and make some of the items we need to buy become their basket treats (sunscreen- Disney perhaps)...

You are right -- I think four months is going to fly by -- I caught myself thinking the same thing yesterday when I realized we are only three and a half months away!

WDW Themed Basket: This sounds like a cute idea -- you will tell us what the Easter Bunny puts in it, right? The Easter Bunny may want to bring one to us, too. ;) I think I am going to do gift cards this year for Chelsea and Connor -- they will be easier to keep up with, I think.

Hoppers: That's the way I am leaning right now, too -- mainly to avoid DHS crowds and also, because I keep thinking we may want to head to MK in the evenings to play.

BBB: I think this is a wise move, and it will be something to look forward to in the future.

Photopass: Have you done a share before? I am wondering if I should do one or not.

I am going to start on their baskets soon... I know for sure some things Luke needs, but the girls I am not sure about.

I love the photopass shares... I enjoy the pics without the crazy price!

You're right, 4 months will fly by. Kid activities especially seem to make life busy and time go faster.

I like the Easter basket too. Are you leaning more towards gift cards than Disney Dollars? My dad sent us a bunch of DD for Christmas which I was thinking of putting in baskets and then converting the rest to gift cards? I don't know.

We weren't planning on hopping this time because of the extra cost for 5 people and the length of time we'll be there, but your thoughts have me reconsidering. :confused:


Our church sells Script cards (Disney is one they sell) and so I will do the gift cards. I actually plan to pay for our trip using them.

Always so much to do and little to no time to do it in....right?!?!?! BUT OH WHAT FUN!!!

Two notes:

On the stroller front, if you are looking for a stroller that is lightweight and can fold up like an umbrella BUT does recline, I HIGHLY recommend the Maclaren. THEY ARE GREAT!!! Sometimes you can find slightly used ones on eBay for really great deals---even if you don't, I think they are worth their money!!! The only ones that don't recline I think are the Volos---but even those are really nice. They fold up like umbrella strollers and even have a shoulder carrying strap---I think the heaviest weighs only about 13lbs. Just an FYI!!! I think Lesley has one too, so I think she would probably agree on the stroller!

BBB---I TOTALLY think that is a good idea to wait until Miss Em is a little older--I am sure they will be just fine even without the "Royal Treatment!"

I am stalking looking for a stroller steal deal. We will see!

Four months will fly by! I think spring/early summer goes by quickly anyways, throw in a Disney trip and it really will.

I think you will like the hoppers. I can't imagine not having them. We used our hopping ability quite a bit last trip. I found that going to a different park, even for dinner kept us going and refreshed instead of getting too tired at one park if that makes sense.

I am sure that we will enjoy the chance to park hop and hop to eat where we want. I think it will ease our ADR stresses too!

Laura, with your busy life I don't even know how you will find time to pack. The time will indeed fly by:moped:

Last year I packed on the sly... this year I will have little helpers who think they can pack with me!

I love our Maclaren stroller. All of them are lightweight, fold and recline easily. the thing I love the most is that they feel like a sturdy stroller. I have had great ordering luck from Albee Baby for strollers. They have free shipping over $100 and get things out very quickly. They also have a lot of earlier year's models that they sell for a song. We have a Volo (which does not recline) that I got for under $100. I think the Quest is the next size up and runs about $150.


BTW... so excited you are planning another trip! I love reading about your family's adventures and living Disney vicariously through you.

I was on that website as I read your post!:rotfl2:


I love the Disney Crocs! I wish my little girl was still little enough to want to wear the princess stuff. She doesn't even ask to go to the Disney Store anymore. :sad1: But, she can't wait to go to Disney, so I guess that's good.
Your random trip plans sound like my random trip thoughts. I too am driving this year and am looking forward to being able to bring more food than I normally bring in my suitcase.
I can't refer you to any strollers as mine has been out of one for 4 yrs. But, the last time we took her she was almost 6 and we ended up renting a stroller because she just couldn't do it.

I know Hannah would turn into a big mess if we did not have a stroller for her. 7 days is a long time to do the parks on foot!

[IluvXU]

Just a random question and comment on this Sunday night!


Does anyone have this CD?
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z305/iluvxu/5969L.jpg

This is part of our nightly dinner hour... we get ready for dinner to this CD and listen after dinner too! I love it because it has Soarin' but we have really fallen in love with it! The girls love to dance to the opening of MK song! I hope to find another great Park CD this trip!

[KathyRN137]

Park bag- I dread to think what I will have to take for Luke. I want to take our backpack and probably a bag to always have with me with essentials (camera, tickets). I have a extra large Vera Bradley Backpack that I might use for these essentials instead of my Sleeping Beauty bag from the last two trips. Still thinking about this.



Suggestion: The girls might be old enough now to carry cute little backpacks or fanny packs. Even if they just carry just a little bit of their own stuff, it will lessen the load of the primary bag!

And, don't forget, there are lockers you can rent!

Kathy

Edited to add: Yes, we have that CD...perhaps the edition that came after the Happiest Celebration promotion...but essentially the same. Love it!

[wigdoutdismom]

Just a random question and comment on this Sunday night!


Does anyone have this CD?
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z305/iluvxu/5969L.jpg

This is part of our nightly dinner hour... we get ready for dinner to this CD and listen after dinner too! I love it because it has Soarin' but we have really fallen in love with it! The girls love to dance to the opening of MK song! I hope to find another great Park CD this trip!

Does it have parade and wishes music on it too? I would love to have it on my ipod for classroom music. We start each morning with Zip a Dee Do Dah by Aly and AJ, Welcome Back Kotter, then Beautiful Life (John and Kate plus 8) by then they need to have their agenda's filled out and pencils sharpened, I use lots of music cues in my room and would love to have some more park music...

[MegansMom]

Just a random question and comment on this Sunday night!


Does anyone have this CD?
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z305/iluvxu/5969L.jpg

This is part of our nightly dinner hour... we get ready for dinner to this CD and listen after dinner too! I love it because it has Soarin' but we have really fallen in love with it! The girls love to dance to the opening of MK song! I hope to find another great Park CD this trip!

Thanks Laura---now I am beginning to covet your CD ;) ---sounds like a great one!!! I bet if you shut your eyes long enough, you almost feel like you are there!!!!

[DreaGirl]

When we went in May (before Blake) we bought our McClaren and I loved it! I can't wait to be able to use that stroller again. It is lightweight, reclines (halfway, but Ava slept fine in it), and folds so easily. Def. worth the money IMO.

[IluvXU]

Suggestion: The girls might be old enough now to carry cute little backpacks or fanny packs. Even if they just carry just a little bit of their own stuff, it will lessen the load of the primary bag!

And, don't forget, there are lockers you can rent!

Kathy

Edited to add: Yes, we have that CD...perhaps the edition that came after the Happiest Celebration promotion...but essentially the same. Love it!

I doubt my girls would be carrying anything in the heat and in strollers! It is a fun CD!

Does it have parade and wishes music on it too? I would love to have it on my ipod for classroom music. We start each morning with Zip a Dee Do Dah by Aly and AJ, Welcome Back Kotter, then Beautiful Life (John and Kate plus 8) by then they need to have their agenda's filled out and pencils sharpened, I use lots of music cues in my room and would love to have some more park music...

This CD doesn't but those would be something I would like too! It has ride pavillion theme music mostly.

Thanks Laura---now I am beginning to covet your CD ;) ---sounds like a great one!!! I bet if you shut your eyes long enough, you almost feel like you are there!!!!

My kitchen never smells as good as the Main Street Bakery.... despite Hannah and my efforts when we made cookies yesterday! But yes I can imagine being there!

When we went in May (before Blake) we bought our McClaren and I loved it! I can't wait to be able to use that stroller again. It is lightweight, reclines (halfway, but Ava slept fine in it), and folds so easily. Def. worth the money IMO.

Which one do you have?

[Happy Elf]

Ohh...that CD sounds great! Wish I had that one!

We have a Mac Quest a cute pink one we got for Hannah. We liked it so much we ended up buying a second one for Owen. We are keeping Hannah's just for Disney trips until she is over the weight limit.

[FairyGodmotherJen]

We have the soundtrack to the Finding Nemo show in AK (the only thing we did in AK last trip). The kids LOVE it - we have to take a break from whatever we're doing and sing/dance to the Crush song every time. My DSIL also got me the special event music while they were in the MK for MNSSHP (since I was dealing with a sickie and couldn't stop when we were there), and we love that one, too. I get "Boo to You" in my head and can't stop!

On our last trip my two kiddos carried cheap water bottles I got at...Target? Wal-Mart? Meijer???? I can't remember, but I happened across them. They were Tink and Wall-e and had straps to go around their necks. At least I didn't have to schlep along water for them AND everything for my littlest guy (5 mo. at the time). They also had fans they could strap around their necks to keep them cool. Granted, these things were in the basket under the baby's stroller a lot of the time, but it was still one less thing for me and something for them (7 and 4 1/2 at the time) to be responsible for. I'd like to find little fanny packs for them for our 2010 trip. Of course, by then, the baby will be two, so I won't have AS much to be hauling around (just diapers and sippy cups...) :rolleyes:
I'll have to check out our church's SCRIP offerings, too...if they have Disney cards, we're set! We'll be sending half the parish to school for free. :rotfl2: I love getting tips in these reports...gives me an excuse to read. :ssst:

[DreaGirl]

For some reason I can't get my photobucket to work. I e-mailed you a snapfish album from that trip that shows the stroller. You can see her rididng and sleeping. :)

We have this one:
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2888105&moduleName=Brand+Name+Secondary

The only thing I don't like about it is the basket is super small, but it seemed like almost all of the umbrella strollers had small baskets. I bought this:
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2507973&moduleName=Brand+Name+Secondary

And it really helped out! It can carry quite a bit.

My friend has the Volo, which I borrowed one afternoon for the zoo before I got mine. It was nice, but the seat doesn't recline, which as a major bummer when it was time for a rest.

[IluvXU]

Ohh...that CD sounds great! Wish I had that one!

We have a Mac Quest a cute pink one we got for Hannah. We liked it so much we ended up buying a second one for Owen. We are keeping Hannah's just for Disney trips until she is over the weight limit.

That stroller has my eye.... just waiting around to see!

We have the soundtrack to the Finding Nemo show in AK (the only thing we did in AK last trip). The kids LOVE it - we have to take a break from whatever we're doing and sing/dance to the Crush song every time. My DSIL also got me the special event music while they were in the MK for MNSSHP (since I was dealing with a sickie and couldn't stop when we were there), and we love that one, too. I get "Boo to You" in my head and can't stop!

On our last trip my two kiddos carried cheap water bottles I got at...Target? Wal-Mart? Meijer???? I can't remember, but I happened across them. They were Tink and Wall-e and had straps to go around their necks. At least I didn't have to schlep along water for them AND everything for my littlest guy (5 mo. at the time). They also had fans they could strap around their necks to keep them cool. Granted, these things were in the basket under the baby's stroller a lot of the time, but it was still one less thing for me and something for them (7 and 4 1/2 at the time) to be responsible for. I'd like to find little fanny packs for them for our 2010 trip. Of course, by then, the baby will be two, so I won't have AS much to be hauling around (just diapers and sippy cups...) :rolleyes:
I'll have to check out our church's SCRIP offerings, too...if they have Disney cards, we're set! We'll be sending half the parish to school for free. :rotfl2: I love getting tips in these reports...gives me an excuse to read. :ssst:

Those CDs sound fun. We have water bottles for the girls too, those would be fun too...
SCRIPS % is not high, but I might as well. Charge it to my Disney Visa, get points and help the church!

For some reason I can't get my photobucket to work. I e-mailed you a snapfish album from that trip that shows the stroller. You can see her rididng and sleeping. :)

We have this one:
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2888105&moduleName=Brand+Name+Secondary

The only thing I don't like about it is the basket is super small, but it seemed like almost all of the umbrella strollers had small baskets. I bought this:
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2507973&moduleName=Brand+Name+Secondary

And it really helped out! It can carry quite a bit.

My friend has the Volo, which I borrowed one afternoon for the zoo before I got mine. It was nice, but the seat doesn't recline, which as a major bummer when it was time for a rest.

If I get one it has to recline. I can't imagine him sleeping in one that does not. I also think I need to see Luke a bit bigger (ha I know he is huge) and see him on some outside stroller adventures. We have not had much outside time... soon though, soon! Zoo days and Kings Island---- I am ready for spring!
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[MeMom]

We have about every Disney CD that exists, and we love them all! We have the Grestest Hits ones (red, green, purple), and I'm ready for them to make more of those. We have the Disney Classics set of five CDs, which is awesome. We also have all the park music that we've seen available.

The one that can really make you feel like you are right there is the Animal Kingdom one. If you listen to that on a steamy hot summer day right after an afternoon rainfall, you can really feel like you are right in the middle of Animal Kingdom! :laughing:

The SpectroMagic CD has just about the perfect timing for me to drive from school to home, so on particularly crazy days, which seem to come more and more often, I get in the car, crank that up, and sit on the curb and watch the parade as I drive home. Depending on traffic, it ends somewhere between when I turn onto my street and when I turn into my driveway, so it is a perfect way to detox from school and be in a good frame of mind for home. :)

[IluvXU]

We have about every Disney CD that exists, and we love them all! We have the Grestest Hits ones (red, green, purple), and I'm ready for them to make more of those. We have the Disney Classics set of five CDs, which is awesome. We also have all the park music that we've seen available.

The one that can really make you feel like you are right there is the Animal Kingdom one. If you listen to that on a steamy hot summer day right after an afternoon rainfall, you can really feel like you are right in the middle of Animal Kingdom! :laughing:

The SpectroMagic CD has just about the perfect timing for me to drive from school to home, so on particularly crazy days, which seem to come more and more often, I get in the car, crank that up, and sit on the curb and watch the parade as I drive home. Depending on traffic, it ends somewhere between when I turn onto my street and when I turn into my driveway, so it is a perfect way to detox from school and be in a good frame of mind for home. :)

I think the SpectroMagic CD is my next big purchase! That sounds great!

[DreaGirl]

I agree! No recline=Cranky Baby! That is why I like the Triumph. Nice recline, lightweight, fairly good price. I saw some on Ebay when I was looking so you may want to check there as well. :)

[IluvXU]

I think this week might get crazy... so here is a mini-update!

So we are headed to my inlaws this weekend... the good thing is they have a Disney store in the mall .... and they always go to the mall. I hope to get some Easter Basket goodies while they entertain the girls. We are going to celebrate Emily's birthday with them too. Then I hope to return home to see that the June Hours are posted--- a girl can dream right? That will leave me with one week to get our dining plans ready to go. I do feel a lot less stress in regards to when and where to eat now that we are getting hoppers.

[Charleston Princess]

Have fun at your in-laws!!! Make sure you scout out any potential Easter stuff at the Disney store -- that way I'll know if I need to make the trek to our mall. :goodvibes

[DreaGirl]

Have fun shopping!! I hope the hours come out soon for you so you can really get a schedule going. Hoppers are so nice in that regard!

[moparop]

I think this week might get crazy... so here is a mini-update!

So we are headed to my inlaws this weekend... the good thing is they have a Disney store in the mall .... and they always go to the mall. I hope to get some Easter Basket goodies while they entertain the girls. We are going to celebrate Emily's birthday with them too. Then I hope to return home to see that the June Hours are posted--- a girl can dream right? That will leave me with one week to get our dining plans ready to go. I do feel a lot less stress in regards to when and where to eat now that we are getting hoppers.

I hope the trip to the ILs will be relaxing and productive! I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for June hours for you. A week to to finalize the plans will be helpful, especially with that many people.

[KathyRN137]

Have fun!

pixiedust: for getting the park hours!

(Watch out, though. Disney's been changing them around at the last minute like crazy it seems!)

So glad you decided on the hoppers; I think they will pay off just because of the decreased stress you feel!

:bday: to Em!


Kathy

[weezy26nm]

I just spent the last 2 weeks reading your 2007 and 2008 trip reports and I am hooked. I can't wait for this years trip to start. You have beautiful children and are so lucky to be going back. Thanks for sharing your magic.

[MegansMom]

Have fun at your IL's---are you coming down my way??? I hope those hours get posted for you REALLY soon!!!

[Lady Lallie]

Have a good weekend! I hope you find some good Easter finds at the Disney Store and I really hope the hours are posted for you. :worship:

[wigdoutdismom]

Questions....Are you checking the Disney website for hours? Are you using TGM, have you already signed up? We went with TGM in Oct and am thinking about ridemax for June :confused3 but we get a 25% discount if we go with TGM again. I have made a few adrs for June and we do have park hoppers but it would be really nice to get those hours so we aren't forced to hop around too much......

Have a great weekend!:goodvibes

[punkin413]

have fun at the in-laws! and tell emily happy early birthday!!! :flower3:

[dddisrunner]

How great that you listen to a Disney CD everynight! I really want to search for a GOOD one while we are in Disney too! I never thought how difficullt it would be with 3 and the stroller situation. I think your plan sounds great though! I wish Disney didn't jack up their prices:sad2: Believe it or not, Eric still needs one too! In the heat of June, I can't imagine many young kids can last too long without one!:thumbsup2

LOVE your Easter, Disney themed baskets idea! We did that last year to surprise the boys! Make sure you take LOTS of pictures!!:goodvibes

[wigdoutdismom]

Saw some cute Disney Easter baskets at Walgreens today......

[IluvXU]

I agree! No recline=Cranky Baby! That is why I like the Triumph. Nice recline, lightweight, fairly good price. I saw some on Ebay when I was looking so you may want to check there as well. :)

I will have to check them out soon!

Have fun at your in-laws!!! Make sure you scout out any potential Easter stuff at the Disney store -- that way I'll know if I need to make the trek to our mall. :goodvibes


My trip to the Disney store just improved! The girls are going with their grandparents to some play/show and lunch. That means I have time to shop with Luke and DH. That is much more managable than everyone. I am making my list of stops now--- Kohls, Gymboree, Disney Store, Dillards (we have gift cards there I want to see what crocs they have) and on and on...

Have fun shopping!! I hope the hours come out soon for you so you can really get a schedule going. Hoppers are so nice in that regard!

I will be sad if they are not out by Monday PM at the latest! I sure would love them to be posted Friday so I can plan in the car Friday night!

I hope the trip to the ILs will be relaxing and productive! I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for June hours for you. A week to to finalize the plans will be helpful, especially with that many people.

I worry a bit about having reservations for 7... but I can be flexible with hoppers!

Have fun!

pixiedust: for getting the park hours!

(Watch out, though. Disney's been changing them around at the last minute like crazy it seems!)

So glad you decided on the hoppers; I think they will pay off just because of the decreased stress you feel!

:bday: to Em!


Kathy

I can't believe she is almost three. Her birthday is not until the 8th, but we need to get started celebrating with all the groups!

I just spent the last 2 weeks reading your 2007 and 2008 trip reports and I am hooked. I can't wait for this years trip to start. You have beautiful children and are so lucky to be going back. Thanks for sharing your magic.

I feel so lucky to go again... although I am a bit worried about taking three little kids... thank God for grandparents! Thanks so much for commenting and joining in!


Have fun at your IL's---are you coming down my way??? I hope those hours get posted for you REALLY soon!!!


They live in Louisville.... so we will head by you!

Have a good weekend! I hope you find some good Easter finds at the Disney Store and I really hope the hours are posted for you. :worship:

Thanks.. I miss checking out the Disney store... so I hope to get something little to tide them over!

Questions....Are you checking the Disney website for hours? Are you using TGM, have you already signed up? We went with TGM in Oct and am thinking about ridemax for June :confused3 but we get a 25% discount if we go with TGM again. I have made a few adrs for June and we do have park hoppers but it would be really nice to get those hours so we aren't forced to hop around too much......

Have a great weekend!:goodvibes

We are signed up for TGM again... I hope he gets the charts done quick! Yes I keep checking once a day the WDW site!

have fun at the in-laws! and tell emily happy early birthday!!! :flower3:


Thanks Dawn... I am looking forward to some time to shop without three kids!

How great that you listen to a Disney CD everynight! I really want to search for a GOOD one while we are in Disney too! I never thought how difficullt it would be with 3 and the stroller situation. I think your plan sounds great though! I wish Disney didn't jack up their prices:sad2: Believe it or not, Eric still needs one too! In the heat of June, I can't imagine many young kids can last too long without one!:thumbsup2

LOVE your Easter, Disney themed baskets idea! We did that last year to surprise the boys! Make sure you take LOTS of pictures!!:goodvibes

Three in a stroller freaks me out.... but with four adults we will have pushers. Hannah can handle a day at Kings Island, but no way seven at WDW in June. I just know I have to have only two strollers and our double would be a nightmare to go with on buses and such. Plus their might be times Emily and Luke are left with one adult... so we cannot have kids in separate strollers. I think for a short wait that Luke and Emily can be in the WDW stroller together.

Saw some cute Disney Easter baskets at Walgreens today......

Enabler! I do need to get one for Luke. The Easter bunny fills the same ones here every year... and somehow they get random ones from aunts, grandparents etc... we have a ton of them!

[IluvXU]

So DH's brother, wife and kids pirate: princess: princess: princess: are in WDW now-- at the Poly! I talked to my sister in law briefly today and they said they were suprised by the crowds... I guess a lot of southerners are there because they are out for Mardi Gras! Never thought about that! They are having a great time, survived the drive (they have a baby who is just a few months older than Luke) and have had good weather! It was great to get just a taste of their trip! I cannot wait to hear all about it next week!


I am also getting close to working on a countdown calendar with the girls.... I am trying to make it two part for each day, so Emily and Hannah can both do something so they don't freak out--- we said after Emily's birthday we would do it (partially it is a count down for me to know that school is going to end.... it is crazy busy right now!

[Charleston Princess]

Your shopping trip will be so much more relaxing now and the girls will enjoy grandparent time! :thumbsup2

So glad that your SIL is enjoying the Poly -- that would be such a neat place to stay sometime!

How many days are you planning for your countdown calendar? I need to start thinking about that, too! :woohoo:

[MeMom]

So DH's brother, wife and kids pirate: princess: princess: princess: are in WDW now-- at the Poly! It was great to get just a taste of their trip! I cannot wait to hear all about it next week!


I am also getting close to working on a countdown calendar with the girls.... I am trying to make it two part for each day, so Emily and Hannah can both do something so they don't freak out--- we said after Emily's birthday we would do it (partially it is a count down for me to know that school is going to end.... it is crazy busy right now!


How nice for your family to be at the Poly right now!
Wouldn't it be nice if they had a webcam up so that we could join them?
Did you see tecdavidt's webcam he kept up during New Year's Eve? It was so cool!

Ditto on the crazy busy school situation. We're doing Read Me Week through Monday, and three different forms of Metro and state testing also begin on Monday. We'll be doing Running Records, DIBELS, and ThinkLink all starting Monday. It's crazy in more ways than one! That's why I need my spring break trips so badly!!!

[moparop]

So DH's brother, wife and kids pirate: princess: princess: princess: are in WDW now-- at the Poly! I talked to my sister in law briefly today and they said they were suprised by the crowds... I guess a lot of southerners are there because they are out for Mardi Gras! Never thought about that! They are having a great time, survived the drive (they have a baby who is just a few months older than Luke) and have had good weather! It was great to get just a taste of their trip! I cannot wait to hear all about it next week!


I am also getting close to working on a countdown calendar with the girls.... I am trying to make it two part for each day, so Emily and Hannah can both do something so they don't freak out--- we said after Emily's birthday we would do it (partially it is a count down for me to know that school is going to end.... it is crazy busy right now!

There's nothing like talking to someone who just got back from Disney to pump you up for your own trip! Glad your sister in law was able to to share some magic with you.

I can't wait to see how you do the countdown calendar! I always trying to figure how to do things so both Doug and Liam can participate. It's so much better than dealing with a crabby kid.

[MegansMom]

Enjoy your weekend---especially all your SHOPPING!!! That will be the best part!!!!

[IluvXU]

Your shopping trip will be so much more relaxing now and the girls will enjoy grandparent time! :thumbsup2

So glad that your SIL is enjoying the Poly -- that would be such a neat place to stay sometime!

How many days are you planning for your countdown calendar? I need to start thinking about that, too! :woohoo:

This was their only great Poly chance... with four kids they barely fit, since the infant did not count! I too would love to stay there!
We are close to 100 days, but I for sure don't want to start it until after Emily's birthday. I think I figured out what I want to do too!

How nice for your family to be at the Poly right now!
Wouldn't it be nice if they had a webcam up so that we could join them?
Did you see tecdavidt's webcam he kept up during New Year's Eve? It was so cool!

Ditto on the crazy busy school situation. We're doing Read Me Week through Monday, and three different forms of Metro and state testing also begin on Monday. We'll be doing Running Records, DIBELS, and ThinkLink all starting Monday. It's crazy in more ways than one! That's why I need my spring break trips so badly!!!

I can't wait to see the pictures from their trip! I sure wish I could be there too, we went to WDW with them when Hannah was 18 months... although we would have together seven kids 8 and under---- that is crazy!

There's nothing like talking to someone who just got back from Disney to pump you up for your own trip! Glad your sister in law was able to to share some magic with you.

I can't wait to see how you do the countdown calendar! I always trying to figure how to do things so both Doug and Liam can participate. It's so much better than dealing with a crabby kid.

They big time like things even!

Enjoy your weekend---especially all your SHOPPING!!! That will be the best part!!!!

My list is growing... my mom wants some Disney Dollars for the girls now...

[cjackearl]

Have a great time shopping! My husband and I enjoy shopping without the kids, even if we're just window shopping. Unfortunately, it happens all too rarely. I agree, those June hours can't be released early enough. Can't wait to hear what you come up with for a countdown calendar. Any chance you can figure out how to make a 3-way one?:lmao:

[IluvXU]

Have a great time shopping! My husband and I enjoy shopping without the kids, even if we're just window shopping. Unfortunately, it happens all too rarely. I agree, those June hours can't be released early enough. Can't wait to hear what you come up with for a countdown calendar. Any chance you can figure out how to make a 3-way one?:lmao:

I think the idea of outnumbering the children anywhere is appealing to me at this point 2 adults one kid is easy !

I did think about the calendar... and how I am glad Luke has no idea. I hope by the time he is into sharing Hannah will be a bit less of a pill.... we had a sharing incident at COSTCO today- berry smoothies 2 for four people and somehow my mom and I got the short ends of the drinks!

[DreaGirl]

we had a sharing incident at COSTCO today- berry smoothies 2 for four people and somehow my mom and I got the short ends of the drinks!

:laughing: Those drinks are so good! DD and I always get one to share and I end up getting one drink! I feel your pain! :laughing:

[moparop]

we had a sharing incident at COSTCO today- berry smoothies 2 for four people and somehow my mom and I got the short ends of the drinks!

Oh that sounds far too familiar! We often will get two custards at Culvers and more often than not, Ryan and I get the short end of that deal.

[KathyRN137]

So DH's brother, wife and kids pirate: princess: princess: princess: are in WDW now-- at the Poly! I talked to my sister in law briefly today and they said they were suprised by the crowds... I guess a lot of southerners are there because they are out for Mardi Gras! Never thought about that!


I have read that there is an increase in crowd size around Mardi Gras because the locals flee N'Awlins! But, if your DB&SIL are planners like we are, they should be fine.....it's not supposed to be anything like Spring Break.

It'll be so much fun for you to talk about their trip! :hyper2:

Here's some shopping pixiedust: for the weekend!!

Kathy

[moparop]

Did you see??? June hours are out!!! Maybe you can print out the pages and organize on the drive?

[charissemp]

I can't get the June hours to come up for me!

[IluvXU]

:laughing: Those drinks are so good! DD and I always get one to share and I end up getting one drink! I feel your pain! :laughing:

When I was pregnant with Hannah I had a ton of those... I love them.

Oh that sounds far too familiar! We often will get two custards at Culvers and more often than not, Ryan and I get the short end of that deal.

They are not too fun to share with anymore!

I have read that there is an increase in crowd size around Mardi Gras because the locals flee N'Awlins! But, if your DB&SIL are planners like we are, they should be fine.....it's not supposed to be anything like Spring Break.

It'll be so much fun for you to talk about their trip! :hyper2:

Here's some shopping pixiedust: for the weekend!!

Kathy

We had fun!

Did you see??? June hours are out!!! Maybe you can print out the pages and organize on the drive?

I saw this message on Friday... and did some quick printing out! Planning here I come!

I can't get the June hours to come up for me!
I hope by now you have found them!

[IluvXU]

We had a really fun weekend. On Saturday the girls loved the play and the boys and I did some shopping- we got Emily another birthday present, got some stuff at Kohls, had lunch at the Cheesecake Factory, stroller shopped:rolleyes1 visted the Disney store....all in all very productive. The Disney store did not have exactly what I wanted for their baskets (not that I am sure, but they did not have Easter stuff out yet! I will post some pics tomorrow... got to get ready for another week!



:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: for June hours:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[Charleston Princess]

Welcome home! Glad you had a great time!

[DreaGirl]

Yeah! I'm glad you had a great weekend!! So...did you buy a stroller? What did you think of them?

[dddisrunner]

Glad you had a nice weekend! Sorry you didn't find much at the Disney Store!

[lmillercrew]

Woohoo for shopping!!!

[MeMom]

We had a really fun weekend. On Saturday the girls loved the play and the boys and I did some shopping- we got Emily another birthday present, got some stuff at Kohls, had lunch at the Cheesecake Factory, stroller shopped:rolleyes1 visted the Disney store....all in all very productive. The Disney store did not have exactly what I wanted for their baskets (not that I am sure, but they did not have Easter stuff out yet! I will post some pics tomorrow... got to get ready for another week!


I love weekends! :goodvibes
Family, friends, and fun - gotta have all that to keep sane during the week.

And yes, we definitely have to have pictures! Don't leave out anything, either, 'cause all of us Disney dorks need to see everything you got! :)

[moparop]

Glad to see you saw the message about June hours. I was wondering all weekend if you had seen that and was hoping you were busy scheming. I am living so vicariously through you on this one. :giggle:

Did you find a stroller you like? Looking forward to shipping pics!

[MegansMom]

So glad you had a great weekend!! Can't WAIT to see all your goodies!!!

[IluvXU]

Welcome home! Glad you had a great time!

It was a much better weekend than I had thought it would be...Luke was a stinker at night, but otherwise we all had a nice time!

Yeah! I'm glad you had a great weekend!! So...did you buy a stroller? What did you think of them?

Coming up!

Glad you had a nice weekend! Sorry you didn't find much at the Disney Store!

Now I found a lot... but not what I wanted to put in an Easter basket. I thought they had a lot of cute things, but not much on good sales.

Woohoo for shopping!!!

I am a shopper but three little kids has curbed it!

I love weekends! :goodvibes
Family, friends, and fun - gotta have all that to keep sane during the week.

And yes, we definitely have to have pictures! Don't leave out anything, either, 'cause all of us Disney dorks need to see everything you got! :)

I will have to get one picture tonight of the girls in their nightgowns... but I will post some!

Glad to see you saw the message about June hours. I was wondering all weekend if you had seen that and was hoping you were busy scheming. I am living so vicariously through you on this one. :giggle:

Did you find a stroller you like? Looking forward to shipping pics!

I loved looking at the hours and planning... it is something I could do weekly!

So glad you had a great weekend!! Can't WAIT to see all your goodies!!!

Coming up!

[IluvXU]

Shopping
So Saturday we first headed to Toys R Us... Emily was to pick out something for her birthday from the grandparents. I headed to the strollers, liking the Chicco Capri, and the price was a good deal. Even DH is for buying something lighter weight ( I know I should have bought one with child #1 or at least #2). Emily picked out her gifts and we separated.... They girls were off to their show! We stayed around to make a few purchases (two Max and Ruby Coloring Pads- we are having a Max and Ruby cake). Then we headed to the mall to try to croc shop for me and see sizes for Hannah... none of the spring ones were there. Lunch with my boys... it was so nice to not have to cut food and just have Luke, he was super good during these errands.

At the next mall (they are literally across the street), we hit Kohls where DH and I both got new swimsuits, shorts for Emily and a few other odds and ends.

Our Disney store time was fun.. Luke loved looking at the ceiling decorations, but honestly we did not get anything other than the Disney dollars for the girls.

Then I begged a quick run into to Babies R Us... and as I walked in there it was, right up front, assembled and priced to sell! I love the ease of the fold and the weight limit. I struggled to find a lighweight, reclining stroller than even Hannah could take a spin in! I think for most trips it will be for Emily, but for WDW it is all Luke!

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z305/iluvxu/100_2672.jpg

Later when we got home the girls showed me there Disney store purchases, they went there with their Nana and Pops:

nightgowns (picture later tonight) and then these for Emily (they don't make them for Hannah's size and we have a wet backyard!)

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z305/iluvxu/100_2671.jpg


Then last night this is how the girls spent their evening

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z305/iluvxu/100_2668.jpg

This was DH puzzle growing up and they put it together last night... all 300 pieces!

[DreaGirl]

Hey! That's my stroller!! :) Same colors and everything.

You are going to love it. DH has been asking me when we get to use that one again and not the "beast". :)

I can't believe the girls did that puzzle! That is so awesome!!

[Happydog]

Hey! That's my stroller!! :) Same colors and everything.

You are going to love it.

DITTO on the LOVE!

Hi, BTW -- just stopping by... :upsidedow Been reading along! I have a Quest, not sure if this is a Quest or Triumph, but all Maclaren strollers are great. Easy, light, good pick!:thumbsup2

[Charleston Princess]

Good job on the shopping!!! :thumbsup2

I have to laugh about the puzzle because we just started a villains one last night -- I should take photos for my PTR! The girls did a great job!!!

[wigdoutdismom]

Great purchases! I love that puzzle.......

[MeMom]

Great purchases! I love that puzzle.......

Me, too! That's the greatest puzzle! You did a great job, girls! I look forward to seeing Brooklynn and Bella work Disney puzzles together.

[Lady Lallie]

I love the puzzle, it is so cute. I used to love doing puzzles but now with my cats leaving them out is a big no no. :lmao:

[dddisrunner]

Loved the update! That stroller looks great! The girls look so cute putting that puzzle together and how sweet that it was once your DH'S!:goodvibes

[punkin413]

AWESOME PUZZLE!!! :thumbsup2

[micandminforever]

Loved the puzzle picture. The girls are growing up.

[KathyRN137]

Congrats on the successful shopping!! :banana:

That's an awesome stroller! I think you made a good choice. :thumbsup2

I just love that puzzle....

Kathy

[jillyb]

AWESOME PUZZLE!!! :thumbsup2

Ditto!

We've watched The House of Villans a couple of times. That's about as close as I can get to Fantasmic! right now. LOL

[moparop]

That puzzle is totally awesome! I am impressed that the girls can do that together! I am fairly certain my boys could not. I am lusting after that very Mac for our next one. DH has already nixed it, but a girl can dream right? ;)

[IluvXU]

Hey! That's my stroller!! :) Same colors and everything.

You are going to love it. DH has been asking me when we get to use that one again and not the "beast". :)

I can't believe the girls did that puzzle! That is so awesome!!

I kinda like the color... not sure I would have picked it, but it costs a ton less. They did awesome with the puzzle. DH helped very little.... and they have shown zero interest in puzzles until this one.

DITTO on the LOVE!

Hi, BTW -- just stopping by... :upsidedow Been reading along! I have a Quest, not sure if this is a Quest or Triumph, but all Maclaren strollers are great. Easy, light, good pick!:thumbsup2

Iti s the Triumph... I can't wait to use it!

Good job on the shopping!!! :thumbsup2

I have to laugh about the puzzle because we just started a villains one last night -- I should take photos for my PTR! The girls did a great job!!!

I want to see a picture.... that sounds so fun!

Great purchases! I love that puzzle.......

It was fun to do some shopping... I have Target on the horizon, they are opening a new one just down the street today/tomorrow!

Me, too! That's the greatest puzzle! You did a great job, girls! I look forward to seeing Brooklynn and Bella work Disney puzzles together.

They had little fighting too, which is not always the case!

I love the puzzle, it is so cute. I used to love doing puzzles but now with my cats leaving them out is a big no no. :lmao:

This is by far their first big kid one!

Loved the update! That stroller looks great! The girls look so cute putting that puzzle together and how sweet that it was once your DH'S!:goodvibes

It is funny to see who is missing and is included... lots of oldies!

AWESOME PUZZLE!!! :thumbsup2

Thanks!

Loved the puzzle picture. The girls are growing up.

I cannot believe my baby Emily will be three Sunday!

Congrats on the successful shopping!! :banana:

That's an awesome stroller! I think you made a good choice. :thumbsup2

I just love that puzzle....

Kathy

I sure hope Luke likes it.. he has sat in it in the house already!

Ditto!

We've watched The House of Villans a couple of times. That's about as close as I can get to Fantasmic! right now. LOL

We have not seen that... I think that is fun!

That puzzle is totally awesome! I am impressed that the girls can do that together! I am fairly certain my boys could not. I am lusting after that very Mac for our next one. DH has already nixed it, but a girl can dream right? ;)

DH has no idea how much it was... good thing I pay the bills!

[lmillercrew]

That puzzle is too cute! I bet it kept them occupied for a while.
I've been out of the stroller "know" for awhile, so can't offer any opinion on it other than I'm glad that you found the one you wanted. Was it like manna from heaven and a spotlight from above when you walked in the store and saw it sitting there? Like AH HAH!!!

[MegansMom]

Laura---love the puzzle!!! They did a great job!!! I think Megan would love doing a puzzle like that---putting that on my Easter basket shopping list!

LOVE the Maclaren---honey, I KNOW you will love yours......BECAUSE WE ADORE OURS!!!! It is the BEST!!! Megan's is pink, but I think yours will work for all your gang!

[moparop]

It was fun to do some shopping... I have Target on the horizon, they are opening a new one just down the street today/tomorrow!


Opening a new Target??? Where? How did I miss this?

[cjackearl]

Aw, great job, girls! Their faces in that photo are precious...proud and tuckered out at the same time.:)

Your shopping description has given me the bug! Our closest Disney Store is an hour away. I need to make a list of "stuff" for our trip so I don't go gonzo.

The stroller looks fantastic! How perfect that it was sitting at the front of the store waiting for you.:thumbsup2

[mylag1rl]

Laura - it must be a huge relief to make the stroller purchase. The puzzle was awesome ! That is so sweet that it was from Dh's childhood.

[wigdoutdismom]

A new Target?? What could be better, we just got one in our neighborhood last Oct.........:goodvibes

[IluvXU]

That puzzle is too cute! I bet it kept them occupied for a while.
I've been out of the stroller "know" for awhile, so can't offer any opinion on it other than I'm glad that you found the one you wanted. Was it like manna from heaven and a spotlight from above when you walked in the store and saw it sitting there? Like AH HAH!!!

When it was right by the entry door... marked down, I knew it needed to come home with me!

Laura---love the puzzle!!! They did a great job!!! I think Megan would love doing a puzzle like that---putting that on my Easter basket shopping list!

LOVE the Maclaren---honey, I KNOW you will love yours......BECAUSE WE ADORE OURS!!!! It is the BEST!!! Megan's is pink, but I think yours will work for all your gang!

I thought the same thing... I want another puzzle for them for Easter. I plan to get Pinnochio and thought a puzzle would be fun too!

I think it will be an awesome Kings Island Stroller- I think you need passes to meet up with my gang someday!


Opening a new Target??? Where? How did I miss this?

South Lebanon... I went tonight. Lots of great store opening deals for the next month.

Aw, great job, girls! Their faces in that photo are precious...proud and tuckered out at the same time.:)

Your shopping description has given me the bug! Our closest Disney Store is an hour away. I need to make a list of "stuff" for our trip so I don't go gonzo.

The stroller looks fantastic! How perfect that it was sitting at the front of the store waiting for you.:thumbsup2

I think I will hit the Disney store again before our trip, maybe with more sale luck!

Laura - it must be a huge relief to make the stroller purchase. The puzzle was awesome ! That is so sweet that it was from Dh's childhood.

I hate the idea of taking it apart, but for the party this weekend I need my table back!

A new Target?? What could be better, we just got one in our neighborhood last Oct.........:goodvibes

Target is my favorite store, hands down!

[MegansMom]

Hey---if we ever plan on heading up to KI, I will definitely let you all know!!! Megan would love to have someone show her around!!!

I am such a regular snooper at our Disney store---hey, you never know when they are going to run a good sale---that if I am ever in there and there is great sale going on, I will be sure to let you know!!!

BTW--the Father/Daughter pictures are up now on my Facebook page!!!

[Me&3]

I love the puzzle I want one:goodvibes

[IluvXU]

Hey---if we ever plan on heading up to KI, I will definitely let you all know!!! Megan would love to have someone show her around!!!

I am such a regular snooper at our Disney store---hey, you never know when they are going to run a good sale---that if I am ever in there and there is great sale going on, I will be sure to let you know!!!

BTW--the Father/Daughter pictures are up now on my Facebook page!!!

So cute! Love them Jen... for sure let me know about any grand sales! We might have to take a drive!

I love the puzzle I want one:goodvibes

I am sure they can be found on EBAY- can't everything?

[IluvXU]

Planning limbo. That is what these weeks are as I wait to make my ADRs. I feel that until I have those wonderful Confirmation numbers I can't go much farther.

Here are some of my worries!

Being on hold forever.... enough said! My ADR day is a school day, and a morning that I work! I plan to get up early.... get ready and then be on the phone ASAP!

Not getting LeCellier for dinner. Right now I have two/three nights it could be, but I would really like our EPCOT day. Plus I am afraid of a late ADR too!

No Crystal Palace Breakfast at 8-- I want it early, so that we can be done when the park opens. To be honest I have three possible days to play around with, but I would love it for day one of MK! Personally this is my # 1 want... I am really excited to go into the park before it opens!

Cinderella's Royal Table- am I safe to say that we should not have too much trouble getting a lunch ADR there. I am flexible on time, but really want it to be on our anniversary!

Fantasmic Dinner package--- there is one night I want this on. Time is fine, but then I question will we really go if we have to go hours ahead? I am kinda weakening my Fantasmic plans. I have already decided to try for the reservations on a day that we won't be at HS!


Also in the mix are Chef Mickey's for dinner and no real decision on our final ADR.... I know what is my problem?

Possible locations: Whispering Canyon, Kona, Wolfgang Puck,Big River Bar and Grille, Coral Reef (this is a late addition to my thoughts).

[wigdoutdismom]

Laura, I hope they get some of the kinks out of the system by the time you call, I was on hold for over 3 hours this past Sunday morning!:eek:

[Happydog]

Planning limbo. That is what these weeks are as I wait to make my ADRs. I feel that until I have those wonderful Confirmation numbers I can't go much farther.

Here are some of my worries!

Being on hold forever.... enough said! My ADR day is a school day, and a morning that I work! I plan to get up early.... get ready and then be on the phone ASAP!

Not getting LeCellier for dinner. Right now I have two/three nights it could be, but I would really like our EPCOT day. Plus I am afraid of a late ADR too!

No Crystal Palace Breakfast at 8-- I want it early, so that we can be done when the park opens. To be honest I have three possible days to play around with, but I would love it for day one of MK! Personally this is my # 1 want... I am really excited to go into the park before it opens!

Cinderella's Royal Table- am I safe to say that we should not have too much trouble getting a lunch ADR there. I am flexible on time, but really want it to be on our anniversary!

Fantasmic Dinner package--- there is one night I want this on. Time is fine, but then I question will we really go if we have to go hours ahead? I am kinda weakening my Fantasmic plans. I have already decided to try for the reservations on a day that we won't be at HS!


Also in the mix are Chef Mickey's for dinner and no real decision on our final ADR.... I know what is my problem?

Possible locations: Whispering Canyon, Kona, Wolfgang Puck,Big River Bar and Grille, Coral Reef (this is a late addition to my thoughts).



OH I think we all share these woes!!!:sad2: I am really nervous too!:scared: Hopefully things will get sorted out. I do hope you get your first choices... It is good that you have backup plans! I do to...

[MeMom]

I had to call for our Thanksgiving ADRs on a school morning, too, and I was stressing about it a little, but I got it all done before the kids arrived. I sure hope it works well for you. If they've got people on the phone for three hours, that's some pretty big kinks they need to work out!!!

Trent would pick Whispering Canyon for a meal.
I've never been to Kona, but I have pretty much heard only good things about it. I'm thinking of making it one of our all-family meals this summer.
The only two we know for sure we want are Whispering Canyon and Teppan Edo. We've got quite a while to think about it.

Good luck on your decisions and on getting what you'd like.

[moparop]

Of your list of choices: I'd rank them: Kona, Wolfgang Puck, Coral Reef, Whispering Canyon. I've never been to Big River so I am leaving it off my list. Of course, even with Whispering Canyon down on the list, I still love it. I just don't think I want to go back until my kids really would get into the antics.

[KathyRN137]

Being on hold forever.... enough said! My ADR day is a school day, and a morning that I work! I plan to get up early.... get ready and then be on the phone ASAP!
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No Crystal Palace Breakfast at 8-- I want it early, so that we can be done when the park opens. To be honest I have three possible days to play around with, but I would love it for day one of MK! Personally this is my # 1 want... I am really excited to go into the park before it opens!



Boy, do we think alike! ;)

This is what I do on ADR Morning:

1) Pre-set every phone (land and cell) with the WDW Dining # on speed dial.

2) I enlist the help of DH and at exactly thirty seconds before nine (or whenever they are open), we start dialing on all the phones (four).

As soon as we get a reservationist, we just hang up the other three phones. I'm not sure if I'm correct, but somehow I feel it quadruples our chances of getting "in" somebody's call rotation quickly!

I would ask for the most important ADR (CP breakfast) first, then request the next in order of importance. (There's nothing that says you need to schedule them all in calendar order.) Every micro-second you can shave off will decrease the chances of some other reservationist giving that ADR date/time to someone else!

I know, I know. It's a bit anal, but it has always worked for me! :rotfl:

Kathy

[Charleston Princess]

Oh, Laura! I know how you feel! I am excited yet stressed about calling Sunday morning! Hopefully we are both worrying needlessly! :hug:

[dddisrunner]

I feel the same way about Fantasmic Laura! I LOVE it but I am not willing to battle a ton of people to see it and without a F! dining package and not having 2 shows a night it will be a ZOO!! If it works out great, if not there is always next time! I think you will get a CP ressie and it is great that you have a plan B!:thumbsup2

[DreaGirl]

I always have those same fears! I always worry about CP because that is a special one for us.

As for the undecided day, we did Coral Reef in May and loved it! The big tank is so great, but it is a little dark in there. We have also ate at Wolfgangs and the food was so good there! That is still one of our favorites.

We haven't stayed for Fantasmic. DH doesn't really seem interested and I don't think DD would be into it yet.

[MegansMom]

Man, it sounds like the ADR system has been crazy lately---I can't believe some of the wait times!!! It stresses me out already!!!!! I too want one of those coveted 8am CP ressies---I am crossing everything that you get yours, and hopefully I will get mine too!!!! GOOD LUCK!

[punkin413]

i don't know if you've been over there but i posted videos to fantasmic on my TR. it might help you make your mind up if you want to take the girls to it or not.

my vote is for kona!

[Lady Lallie]

I am sure everything will work out fine. :hug: I know how nervewracking it is though waiting to see if you can get everything you want.

[IluvXU]

Laura, I hope they get some of the kinks out of the system by the time you call, I was on hold for over 3 hours this past Sunday morning!:eek:

I cannot even imagine.... I am not going to be able to do that.

OH I think we all share these woes!!!:sad2: I am really nervous too!:scared: Hopefully things will get sorted out. I do hope you get your first choices... It is good that you have backup plans! I do to...

I feel like I can be flexible on days and somewhat on times, so that should be to my advantage.

I had to call for our Thanksgiving ADRs on a school morning, too, and I was stressing about it a little, but I got it all done before the kids arrived. I sure hope it works well for you. If they've got people on the phone for three hours, that's some pretty big kinks they need to work out!!!

Trent would pick Whispering Canyon for a meal.
I've never been to Kona, but I have pretty much heard only good things about it. I'm thinking of making it one of our all-family meals this summer.
The only two we know for sure we want are Whispering Canyon and Teppan Edo. We've got quite a while to think about it.

Good luck on your decisions and on getting what you'd like.
I think I am printing menus later today and having my parents and DH decide. I have decided enough!

Of your list of choices: I'd rank them: Kona, Wolfgang Puck, Coral Reef, Whispering Canyon. I've never been to Big River so I am leaving it off my list. Of course, even with Whispering Canyon down on the list, I still love it. I just don't think I want to go back until my kids really would get into the antics.


Thanks... that is kinda my own list's order too!

Boy, do we think alike! ;)

This is what I do on ADR Morning:

1) Pre-set every phone (land and cell) with the WDW Dining # on speed dial.

2) I enlist the help of DH and at exactly thirty seconds before nine (or whenever they are open), we start dialing on all the phones (four).

As soon as we get a reservationist, we just hang up the other three phones. I'm not sure if I'm correct, but somehow I feel it quadruples our chances of getting "in" somebody's call rotation quickly!

I would ask for the most important ADR (CP breakfast) first, then request the next in order of importance. (There's nothing that says you need to schedule them all in calendar order.) Every micro-second you can shave off will decrease the chances of some other reservationist giving that ADR date/time to someone else!

I know, I know. It's a bit anal, but it has always worked for me! :rotfl:

Kathy

That is so funny- I totally will do in order of importance too!

Oh, Laura! I know how you feel! I am excited yet stressed about calling Sunday morning! Hopefully we are both worrying needlessly! :hug:

I will be thinking about you Sunday!

I feel the same way about Fantasmic Laura! I LOVE it but I am not willing to battle a ton of people to see it and without a F! dining package and not having 2 shows a night it will be a ZOO!! If it works out great, if not there is always next time! I think you will get a CP ressie and it is great that you have a plan B!:thumbsup2


I am not sure about Fantasmic anymore.. I am starting to waver. That means I have to pick another ADR then too!

I always have those same fears! I always worry about CP because that is a special one for us.

As for the undecided day, we did Coral Reef in May and loved it! The big tank is so great, but it is a little dark in there. We have also ate at Wolfgangs and the food was so good there! That is still one of our favorites.

We haven't stayed for Fantasmic. DH doesn't really seem interested and I don't think DD would be into it yet.

I think Coral Reef is a good deal for the dining plan too, so that is why it is creeping back on the list.

Man, it sounds like the ADR system has been crazy lately---I can't believe some of the wait times!!! It stresses me out already!!!!! I too want one of those coveted 8am CP ressies---I am crossing everything that you get yours, and hopefully I will get mine too!!!! GOOD LUCK!

Thanks Jen!
i don't know if you've been over there but i posted videos to fantasmic on my TR. it might help you make your mind up if you want to take the girls to it or not.

my vote is for kona!

I love your video... I want to see it, but not at the risk of going to crazy to do it.

I am sure everything will work out fine. :hug: I know how nervewracking it is though waiting to see if you can get everything you want.

Thanks!

[cjackearl]

Good luck with those ADRs. I get butterflies whenever I start to think about calling.:confused: We want an 8:00 CP also, but on the last day of our trip. I'm hoping the 90+6 will help a little. We loved Fantasmic but didn't have too many crowds to battle. If we don't get the MM package, we'll have to play it by ear.

[IluvXU]

A Touch of Walt Disney World

So this afternoon I finally talked to my sister in law about their trip! They stopped over and had a few gifts---

For Luke
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z305/iluvxu/100_2679.jpg


For the girls...

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z305/iluvxu/100_2683.jpg

birthstone Minnie Necklaces


and for me!

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z305/iluvxu/100_2684.jpg


I so love this. I am for sure going to use it at WDW... and Kings Island and well lots! So cute! It has a wristlet to it too! So sweet!

Some of the trip highlights she shared (she has not had time to get the pictures printed, but brought over the most darling Castle picture before CRT)

The Fairies--- thanks DIS! I told her to do it and go early! The girls adored it!

BBB- my nieces had never done it... and both told me how much fun it was!

Expedition Everest-- my nephew and oldest niece loved it

Rockin' Roller Coaster- my nephew's pick ride!

It was fun to hear about their trip, meals and the Poly!

[Charleston Princess]

Adorable Disney gifts!!! Isn't it fun to talk to someone who has just returned? I bet you are twice as excited for your own trip now!

[moparop]

Those necklaces are adorable and I loove that wristlet. That will be perfect for the various parks.

[Happy Elf]

What cute gifts! I :love: the Minnie necklaces. I bet the girls love them!
The wristlet is cute too! That looking like something great to throw into a bag and go. Now, what are the Star Wars toys? They kinda look like bathtub toys, but I wasn't sure. Anyway, I'm adding that to the list for my little guy (and well probably DH too! :laughing: ).

[KathyRN137]

What a fun way to spend the afternoon! :goodvibes

Kathy

[MeMom]

It's so fun to get to talk Disney with your family! Nice gifts, too. That should have everybody even more excited about your own upcoming trip!

Brooklynn loves jewelry of all kind. We looked at the Minnie necklaces several times. That might be a good thing to bring her back from my trip.

Hope you guys have a great weekend ahead, in case I don't get back over here, since I'll be in Alabama tomorrow. You've got a birthday celebration; right?

[MegansMom]

Great gifts for everyone!!!! So glad they enjoyed their trip!!!! As fast as time is going around here, it will be NO time before you are going to be coming back from your wonderful trip!!!! :O)

[Lady Lallie]

Sounds like a great touch of Disney! The necklaces are super cute and I love your wallet.

[mylag1rl]

Those are great gifts. I love that they make Star Wars figures for babies. The necklaces for the girls was a good idea and that change purse is too cute.

[charissemp]

I just made 4 ADR's, a Pirate Cruise Reservation, and a BBB reservation this morning. Also added dining to our package. I called right at 6 a.m. central time, and I'm not sure how long I was on hold, but I was done with the entire process by 6:50 a.m.
So, maybe things are getting better? They guy that helped me seemed to know what he was doing.
I got all the dates/times I requested except for 1900 Park Fare on Sunday nigh, June 7th. I got 20 minutes later than requested, but I'll take that!

[dddisrunner]

Such cute gifts!! I am so excited they still have that wristlet! I was eyeballing that last April!!:thumbsup2 The baby Star Wars figures are ADORABLE! I love talking about Disney, what a great way to help you get more excited for your trip!!:goodvibes

[IluvXU]

Adorable Disney gifts!!! Isn't it fun to talk to someone who has just returned? I bet you are twice as excited for your own trip now!

It was fun, I am going to get over there this week to see some pictures I hope!

Those necklaces are adorable and I loove that wristlet. That will be perfect for the various parks.


I love the wristlet. I probably would have gotten it if I had seen it- she knows me well!

What cute gifts! I :love: the Minnie necklaces. I bet the girls love them!
The wristlet is cute too! That looking like something great to throw into a bag and go. Now, what are the Star Wars toys? They kinda look like bathtub toys, but I wasn't sure. Anyway, I'm adding that to the list for my little guy (and well probably DH too! :laughing: ).

They are drool toys... no probably bath, but I am thinking we won't use them for that. Luke actually was grabbing them and trying to eat them earlier today!

What a fun way to spend the afternoon! :goodvibes

Kathy


It was... Hannah asked afterwards if we could do our countdown calendar, so we will start that soon!

It's so fun to get to talk Disney with your family! Nice gifts, too. That should have everybody even more excited about your own upcoming trip!

Brooklynn loves jewelry of all kind. We looked at the Minnie necklaces several times. That might be a good thing to bring her back from my trip.

Hope you guys have a great weekend ahead, in case I don't get back over here, since I'll be in Alabama tomorrow. You've got a birthday celebration; right?

I know I went to the grocery to get ready for Emily's birthday tonight. Tomorrow we hope to go to the zoo after Easter pics in the AM. Then Sunday party- which will be crazy with the missing hour for spring forward!


Great gifts for everyone!!!! So glad they enjoyed their trip!!!! As fast as time is going around here, it will be NO time before you are going to be coming back from your wonderful trip!!!! :O)

I know that I will be blue after our trip, but I like to do Trip Reports and I will have summer still ahead!

Sounds like a great touch of Disney! The necklaces are super cute and I love your wallet.

Thanks!

Those are great gifts. I love that they make Star Wars figures for babies. The necklaces for the girls was a good idea and that change purse is too cute.

Thanks ! The girls love their jewelry.

I just made 4 ADR's, a Pirate Cruise Reservation, and a BBB reservation this morning. Also added dining to our package. I called right at 6 a.m. central time, and I'm not sure how long I was on hold, but I was done with the entire process by 6:50 a.m.
So, maybe things are getting better? They guy that helped me seemed to know what he was doing.
I got all the dates/times I requested except for 1900 Park Fare on Sunday nigh, June 7th. I got 20 minutes later than requested, but I'll take that!

Thanks for the good experience update... you give me hope!

Such cute gifts!! I am so excited they still have that wristlet! I was eyeballing that last April!!:thumbsup2 The baby Star Wars figures are ADORABLE! I love talking about Disney, what a great way to help you get more excited for your trip!!:goodvibes

I love to hear about trips... hence that is why I like this board especially!

[Happydog]

Hi!!! Are you at the 100 day mark?!?!? :cheer2:

[wigdoutdismom]

Hi Laura!
Just wanted to let you know that I called Disney dining this morning because we were "forced" :lmao: to book an additional day to the beginning of our trip. The airfare was just too great to pass on.
Total length of time you ask?

23 minutes and 8 seconds!!!

[Charleston Princess]

Hi Laura!
Just wanted to let you know that I called Disney dining this morning because we were "forced" :lmao: to book an additional day to the beginning of our trip. The airfare was just too great to pass on.
Total length of time you ask?

23 minutes and 8 seconds!!!

Woo hoo!!! :banana:

[Happy Elf]

They are drool toys... no probably bath, but I am thinking we won't use them for that. Luke actually was grabbing them and trying to eat them earlier today!



If they are drool toys, then we need them at our house too! Owen loves to chew on anything he can get his hands on! I bought a few of the plastic bathtub toys from the Disney Store and he loves to chew on Pluto's face...poor Pluto. :rotfl:


How are you making your countdown calendar? I'm looking for ideas.

[IluvXU]

Hi!!! Are you at the 100 day mark?!?!? :cheer2:


Well... with my extra days that I had to make to get my one needed night at CSR I am.... but I plan to cancel those after the ADRs are made.

Hi Laura!
Just wanted to let you know that I called Disney dining this morning because we were "forced" :lmao: to book an additional day to the beginning of our trip. The airfare was just too great to pass on.
Total length of time you ask?

23 minutes and 8 seconds!!!

That is awesome...

Woo hoo!!! :banana:

I hope you are on less than that Jackie!

If they are drool toys, then we need them at our house too! Owen loves to chew on anything he can get his hands on! I bought a few of the plastic bathtub toys from the Disney Store and he loves to chew on Pluto's face...poor Pluto. :rotfl:


How are you making your countdown calendar? I'm looking for ideas.

I need to get the stuff.... maybe Monday.

[IluvXU]

A mini update of sorts...

So on the 16th I can make my ADRs. My parents and Doug are reviewing a few menus and my latest plan is to book an extra dinner so we can cancel later. I am waiting on TGMs charts, but feel confident they will be done by next Monday.

So these long delays in ADRs have me a bit worried. I work Monday mornings, but now I am switching that day and working in the PM. Not to make ADRS (although I am a tad relieved) but to take Hannah to her kindergarten screening. So my thoughts are that I will have plenty of time to call- her screening is not until 11, so I will pick her up from preschool early and go to the screening and head to work. The only bad parts are she is starting swim with Em that afternoon (so my mom will take all three:scared1: ) and she has her first softball practice that evening too.



We have had a great Saturday- we had their Easter pics taken- a disaster... I am calling to get a refund or reschedule after reviewing the proofs at home and being mad that none were good- five years of Easter pics and I was so sad.

Then we headed out to the zoo- it was 77 degrees here and so nice. Emily loves the new stroller--- it was her ride today, Luke was in the big one.Then we just played outside, Em tried out her new bubble BBQ grill and new big girl bike- it might rain tomorrow so we let her try her present early. Tomorrow is the big birthday... I cannot believe she is three.

[wigdoutdismom]

It sounds like you got lucky with the work schedule, I'll bet that your call doesn't take long at all.
Sounds like your mom is going to have her hands full, and Hanna will be really tired after swim and softball!
Sorry about the Easter pics, is there time for another sitting?
A 70 degree zoo day in March is a bonus! Glad the stroller worked out:goodvibes
Hope Em has a great birthday......princess:

[KathyRN137]

Ahhh, the early rites of Spring!

Glad you enjoyed your day and Happy Birthday to the Big Girl! :cutie:

Kathy

[Charleston Princess]

That's a shame about the Easter pics! :(

Happy Birthday to Em!!! We get photos from the birthday party, right?

[MeMom]

Happy Birthday, Emily!

:bday: party:

[Lady Lallie]

Happy Birthday Emily!! :wizard:

It must be a HUGE relief to not have to call for ADRs on a work morning! You should have plenty of time to get them before you have to leave for Hannah's Kindergarten screening. Yay! :woohoo:

[dddisrunner]

That is great about your ADR'S and getting to make them in the morning!:thumbsup2 A BIG Happy Birthday to Emily!!!!!!!:wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

[DreaGirl]

Happy Birthday Emily!!! I hope the party goes smoothly for you.

Sounds like you had a fun day enjoying the warm weather. :)

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Hi Laura!

I really enjoyed reading your previous trip reports so I was happy to stumble upon your PTR as I was surfing the boards this morning.

Luke is adorable and the girls are growing into lovely young ladies.

I'm so glad that you are getting a Disney trip this year after all and that your parents are going to be joining you.

Looking forward to reading along as you plan your trip and I can't wait to read the report!

[Happy Elf]

Happy Birthday Emily!:bday:


Sorry to hear about the pictures! I hope you are able to reschedule or get a refund. I need to get Easter pictures taken, but I keep dragging my feet, because I know its not going to work very well.

[punkin413]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, EMILY!!!

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[creativeamanda]

Great plans, and your kids are so cute.

[MeMom]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, EMILY!!!

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Now that's just cute enough to see again!
I wish I was computer savvy enough to know how to do all the little cutesie things. I get bored with the same old smileys.

[punkin413]

Now that's just cute enough to see again!
I wish I was computer savvy enough to know how to do all the little cutesie things. I get bored with the same old smileys.

no savviness involved - i just went to photobucket and searched for "happy birthday disney" and got lucky. ;)

[moparop]

Happy birthday Emily! I hope it was a truly magical day and you had a wonderful birthday party!

Sorry to hear the pics didn't go as well as you'd like. I am always worried about forking out as much as you have to get photos done and then having the kids flake out on me. I am jealous you guys have kindergarten screeners there. I am so mixed on whether or not I want to send Doug to kindergarten next year and really feel like a screener would give me a clearer picture. I am really hoping to get the kids to the zoo this week. Glad to hear the new stroller worked so well too!

[Me&3]

HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY EMILY:cake: party: :bday:

[lmillercrew]

Sorry about your crappy photoshoot. I hate it when that happens. I hope that Emily had a nice birthday.
And Punkin, that birthday greeting was great!!!

[MegansMom]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMILY!!!! I HOPE ALL YOUR PRINCESS DREAMS COME TRUE!!!


Laura---so sorry to hear about the bad pictures!!! I am hoping for your sake you can have them retaken soon!!! FINGERS CROSSED!!!

The weather this weekend was TOO nice---I hope we don't get spoiled by it and then get a dumping of snow! I am hoping it just decides to go ahead and stay Spring....I'm ready!

[IluvXU]

Thanks for the birthday wishes! She had a great birthday and even got to ride her new big girl bike a bit this weekend. I still cannot believe she is three....it makes me so sad, probably because she acts like a big girl too! We are off to the store... time to get the countdown calendar going!

[Charleston Princess]

Yippee!!! I can't wait to see what you do for a countdown!!!

[IluvXU]

It sounds like you got lucky with the work schedule, I'll bet that your call doesn't take long at all.
Sounds like your mom is going to have her hands full, and Hanna will be really tired after swim and softball!
Sorry about the Easter pics, is there time for another sitting?
A 70 degree zoo day in March is a bonus! Glad the stroller worked out:goodvibes
Hope Em has a great birthday......princess:

Now I worry that there are no 8:00am or 8:05 CP Breakfasts ADRs... that is what I want. If we can't get one I guess I might move it to dinner... new problem I guess. I do like dinner there, so I won't be upset, but an empty Main St....

I am calling tomorrow about the Easter pic. We will see. I am pretty sure I will try it again, I really want one.

Ahhh, the early rites of Spring!

Glad you enjoyed your day and Happy Birthday to the Big Girl! :cutie:

Kathy

We were outside both yesterday and today... I just wish it would stay nice, but I know we are not done with some cold.


That's a shame about the Easter pics! :(

Happy Birthday to Em!!! We get photos from the birthday party, right?

I need to upload and look at them. I gave DH the camera---scary???

Happy Birthday, Emily!

:bday: party:

It was fun... she is so sweet and just loves to play and be happy!

Happy Birthday Emily!! :wizard:

It must be a HUGE relief to not have to call for ADRs on a work morning! You should have plenty of time to get them before you have to leave for Hannah's Kindergarten screening. Yay! :woohoo:

I just hate wasting cell phone minutes on hold or anything that crazy--- Disney should have an 800 number!

That is great about your ADR'S and getting to make them in the morning!:thumbsup2 A BIG Happy Birthday to Emily!!!!!!!:wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

Today with the time change was a rough morning... I will enjoy being home on Monday morning next week.

Happy Birthday Emily!!! I hope the party goes smoothly for you.

Sounds like you had a fun day enjoying the warm weather. :)

I love it! I can't believe she is three!

Hi Laura!

I really enjoyed reading your previous trip reports so I was happy to stumble upon your PTR as I was surfing the boards this morning.

Luke is adorable and the girls are growing into lovely young ladies.

I'm so glad that you are getting a Disney trip this year after all and that your parents are going to be joining you.

Looking forward to reading along as you plan your trip and I can't wait to read the report!

Welcome.. you have a fantastic trip ahead.... cruise and wdw- wow!

Happy Birthday Emily!:bday:


Sorry to hear about the pictures! I hope you are able to reschedule or get a refund. I need to get Easter pictures taken, but I keep dragging my feet, because I know its not going to work very well.

I always do Easter at this place.... I cut the Christmas pics there to save some $$ but cannot bear to cut this (live bunnies and chicks) Although part of my disappointment was the girls did not get to hold them. Hannah has before ... I think she would have liked too!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, EMILY!!!

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So cute... she loved it Dawn!

Great plans, and your kids are so cute.

Thanks!

Now that's just cute enough to see again!
I wish I was computer savvy enough to know how to do all the little cutesie things. I get bored with the same old smileys.

You do more smileys than me...

no savviness involved - i just went to photobucket and searched for "happy birthday disney" and got lucky. ;)

Happy birthday Emily! I hope it was a truly magical day and you had a wonderful birthday party!

Sorry to hear the pics didn't go as well as you'd like. I am always worried about forking out as much as you have to get photos done and then having the kids flake out on me. I am jealous you guys have kindergarten screeners there. I am so mixed on whether or not I want to send Doug to kindergarten next year and really feel like a screener would give me a clearer picture. I am really hoping to get the kids to the zoo this week. Glad to hear the new stroller worked so well too!


When is his birthday? Hannah will be six in August. I am a huge fan of not sending young kids... I have never had a parent say I wish I had sent my child, but have looked at many kids that would be better in second grade (remember I teach third grade). They would be ready/mature enough for second but struggle with that combo in third. That is JMO though.

HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY EMILY:cake: party: :bday:


Thanks!

Sorry about your crappy photoshoot. I hate it when that happens. I hope that Emily had a nice birthday.
And Punkin, that birthday greeting was great!!!

I am sad her celebrating is done...she is so fun to watch as the center of attention.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMILY!!!! I HOPE ALL YOUR PRINCESS DREAMS COME TRUE!!!


Laura---so sorry to hear about the bad pictures!!! I am hoping for your sake you can have them retaken soon!!! FINGERS CROSSED!!!

The weather this weekend was TOO nice---I hope we don't get spoiled by it and then get a dumping of snow! I am hoping it just decides to go ahead and stay Spring....I'm ready!

Don't even mention that awful white stuff.... Emily had a big snow on her birthday last year.... we were stuck at home, with no food or fun, poor girl.

Yippee!!! I can't wait to see what you do for a countdown!!!

To give you a hint.... we started with a trip to Home Depot:rolleyes1 but we are going to make it multi-step, working on number id and some letter/word recognition... yes I am a teacher nerd....

[creativeamanda]

You know, I need to get our countdown started. I just can't get motivated!

Help! I need motivation!!!!

[moparop]

When is his birthday? Hannah will be six in August. I am a huge fan of not sending young kids... I have never had a parent say I wish I had sent my child, but have looked at many kids that would be better in second grade (remember I teach third grade). They would be ready/mature enough for second but struggle with that combo in third. That is JMO though.

I totally know what you mean Laura. That is EXACTLY my struggle. I taught special ed for 8 years before the boys arrived. I cannot tell you how many meetings it was determined that the late birthday was the cause the of whatever it was that was troubling the child.

Doug's birthday is Aug. 5th. So, he would be one of the younger kids in his class. I had planned to just do the transitional kindergarten program that his preschool offers, but he really is overwhelming me lately (in a good way). He's got all his letters and letter sounds down (has for about a year) and is really working on his sight word vocab. I think he's got 30 to 40. Every sign he sees with under about 5 letters has become a sounding out project for him. He counts to 100 and is doing some adding and subtracting. I am worried about his social skills and the x factor that happens when he hits the upper el grades. We've got a parent teacher conference with his preschool teacher tomorrow and plan on spending most of it talking about this. It's such a big decision to make for someone so little. Mason really seems to encourage sending kids to kindergarten once they turn 5, so maybe I'll sneak him into your district's screener so I have one more puzzle piece.

To give you a hint.... we started with a trip to Home Depot:rolleyes1 but we are going to make it multi-step, working on number id and some letter/word recognition... yes I am a teacher nerd....

I am totally that mad teacher too! This is totally what I was envisioning when you said it was going to be multi-step to include both kids!

[IluvXU]

You know, I need to get our countdown started. I just can't get motivated!

Help! I need motivation!!!!

We worked a bit today... but I honestly don't want to start it until we are around 80 days I think.

I totally know what you mean Laura. That is EXACTLY my struggle. I taught special ed for 8 years before the boys arrived. I cannot tell you how many meetings it was determined that the late birthday was the cause the of whatever it was that was troubling the child.

Doug's birthday is Aug. 5th. So, he would be one of the younger kids in his class. I had planned to just do the transitional kindergarten program that his preschool offers, but he really is overwhelming me lately (in a good way). He's got all his letters and letter sounds down (has for about a year) and is really working on his sight word vocab. I think he's got 30 to 40. Every sign he sees with under about 5 letters has become a sounding out project for him. He counts to 100 and is doing some adding and subtracting. I am worried about his social skills and the x factor that happens when he hits the upper el grades. We've got a parent teacher conference with his preschool teacher tomorrow and plan on spending most of it talking about this. It's such a big decision to make for someone so little. Mason really seems to encourage sending kids to kindergarten once they turn 5, so maybe I'll sneak him into your district's screener so I have one more puzzle piece.


I am totally that mad teacher too! This is totally what I was envisioning when you said it was going to be multi-step to include both kids!

Social skills are the tough one for boys... maturity--- I can think of so many who just could not make good decisions socially. I do not regret at all this year with Hannah... they are in school for long enough, I got my extra time with her.

[MeMom]

We are off to the store... time to get the countdown calendar going!

Yay! We love countdown calendars. Can't wait to see it!

[MegansMom]

I can't wait to see the countdown calendar!!!! I am that teacher nerd too, and it excites me to no end waiting to see what you have come up with. I'm on the edge of my seat!!!! ;o)

[charissemp]

It really is so child-specific, though. We struggled with the same thing a couple of years ago. Trent's birthday is July 25th, and he's a tiny, tiny kid.
But he was so bored with preschool.
Kindergarten is all day, so it was a big decision.
He was a tiny bit shy at first in Kindergarten, but he soon got over that. So, no social issues.
he's now about to finish 1st grade. He's reading at the 3rd grade level, his teacher's words are "way ahead in math," and he's happy.
His biggest worry this year is that he's the only one who hasn't lost a tooth.
So, listen to what the screeners have to say, and go with mother's intuition.
My second child will be attending kindergarten next year. She was 5 in January, so there is no "close" issue on whether to send her, but I think she's less ready than her brother was. : )
She's just not that focused on anything! : )

[IluvXU]

Yay! We love countdown calendars. Can't wait to see it!


We just finished part one. I am assembling tonight during American Idol. We won't be removing anything for a bit though. However I think that Hannah will especially like it, as will Emily. Keep in mind, I let them make most the decisions, since they had to swipe the mickey heads with me.

I can't wait to see the countdown calendar!!!! I am that teacher nerd too, and it excites me to no end waiting to see what you have come up with. I'm on the edge of my seat!!!! ;o)

I actually changed my idea during our work today. I think though it will be a lot of fun for Hannah this way, plus she will get some practice.

[bertegirl]

We have the same problem. Jenny will be 5 on July 30th, but she was born a month early. So she should have been even closer to the cut off date. She has lots of social skills, but still naps everyday. We talked to her preschool teacher and she recommended Jenny do Kindergarten prep next year. There is no way around it. She would either be one of the youngest or the oldest. It helps her friends are twins and have the same time of birthdays and they are going to do prep too next year. Good luck!

[wigdoutdismom]

I need to hear more about "swiping" the Mickey heads.....:lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao:

[Charleston Princess]

I need to hear more about "swiping" the Mickey heads.....:lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao:

Me too! :rotfl:

[IluvXU]

We have the same problem. Jenny will be 5 on July 30th, but she was born a month early. So she should have been even closer to the cut off date. She has lots of social skills, but still naps everyday. We talked to her preschool teacher and she recommended Jenny do Kindergarten prep next year. There is no way around it. She would either be one of the youngest or the oldest. It helps her friends are twins and have the same time of birthdays and they are going to do prep too next year. Good luck!

I said I would never go through a decision about a summer birthday kid again... and then came Luke. He is IMO a no brainer.... the youngest and a boy- he won't go until he is almost 6 for sure.

I need to hear more about "swiping" the Mickey heads.....:lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao:

Home Depot probably laughed at us on tape on Monday..... we have too many Mickey Heads. I had hoped to finish the calendar tonight, but I have school, two checkups (Luke and Em) then back to school for conferences tomorrow---- a bit of a crazy day to say the least!

Me too! :rotfl:

[wigdoutdismom]

We had conferences last month, boy was I glad to have those long days over with!

[micandminforever]

I look forward to seeing pictures of the count down calendar. Good luck at conferences today.

[moparop]

We did Doug's conference at school yesterday. I hope your conferences are quick and painless!

[MegansMom]

We just finished part one. I am assembling tonight during American Idol. We won't be removing anything for a bit though. However I think that Hannah will especially like it, as will Emily. Keep in mind, I let them make most the decisions, since they had to swipe the mickey heads with me.



I actually changed my idea during our work today. I think though it will be a lot of fun for Hannah this way, plus she will get some practice.

Can't wait to hear the swiping story!!! I am looking forward to seeing your changes on your countdown.....since Megs and Hannah are nearly the same age and at the same stage with schooling, I think I might have to sneak some great ideas from you for our calendar this year----she loves anything that has to do with "schoolwork/homework!" She can't wait until she REALLY has schoolwork!!! :goodvibes

We have the same problem. Jenny will be 5 on July 30th, but she was born a month early. So she should have been even closer to the cut off date. She has lots of social skills, but still naps everyday. We talked to her preschool teacher and she recommended Jenny do Kindergarten prep next year. There is no way around it. She would either be one of the youngest or the oldest. It helps her friends are twins and have the same time of birthdays and they are going to do prep too next year. Good luck!

My Megs was delivered two and half months early on September 29th. They (the school system) tried to tell me that we HAD to start her a year earlier than we wanted to because her birthday was before the cut off date---October 1st!!! I held my ground though and firmly told them there was no way we were starting her until the next year because had we been able to prevent her delivery just TWO MORE DAYS we would have never even had that discussion!!! I can't TELL you how happy I am that I held my ground---that extra year home has been SO worth it in my opinion. There was no way I was going to set her up to be the smallest and youngest in the class....much rather her be the oldest and more advanced. She fits in perfectly with the kids she is with---and she is not even nearly the tallest or biggest kid!



Home Depot probably laughed at us on tape on Monday..... we have too many Mickey Heads. I had hoped to finish the calendar tonight, but I have school, two checkups (Luke and Em) then back to school for conferences tomorrow---- a bit of a crazy day to say the least!

Can you only imagine what they thought at HD---they have to know by now that there is something up with the Mickey Heads!!! :rotfl:

[IluvXU]

We had conferences last month, boy was I glad to have those long days over with!

It was crazy busy day... just one more day till the weekend!

I look forward to seeing pictures of the count down calendar. Good luck at conferences today.

It will get finished I hope this weekend.... unless I have sick kids...

We did Doug's conference at school yesterday. I hope your conferences are quick and painless!

They are never painless... you always worry as the teacher I have found!

Can't wait to hear the swiping story!!! I am looking forward to seeing your changes on your countdown.....since Megs and Hannah are nearly the same age and at the same stage with schooling, I think I might have to sneak some great ideas from you for our calendar this year----she loves anything that has to do with "schoolwork/homework!" She can't wait until she REALLY has schoolwork!!! :goodvibes



My Megs was delivered two and half months early on September 29th. They (the school system) tried to tell me that we HAD to start her a year earlier than we wanted to because her birthday was before the cut off date---October 1st!!! I held my ground though and firmly told them there was no way we were starting her until the next year because had we been able to prevent her delivery just TWO MORE DAYS we would have never even had that discussion!!! I can't TELL you how happy I am that I held my ground---that extra year home has been SO worth it in my opinion. There was no way I was going to set her up to be the smallest and youngest in the class....much rather her be the oldest and more advanced. She fits in perfectly with the kids she is with---and she is not even nearly the tallest or biggest kid!



Can you only imagine what they thought at HD---they have to know by now that there is something up with the Mickey Heads!!! :rotfl:

Jen... I think the Calendar will be good for Megs too!

We did the Dr... but I think today Emily has a bug, so I am a bit worried about who is next and where it is from. We will have to see what the next days look like. I am also sure we will be watching tons of basketball and I have a college student for the next two weeks at school so I need to get ready for that too.... it is super crazy!

[MegansMom]

It's MARCH MADNESS BABY!!!!!!!!!!!! Literally, huh?!?!?!?

[IluvXU]

It's MARCH MADNESS BABY!!!!!!!!!!!! Literally, huh?!?!?!?

I really think that it won't slow down for a while.... Monday is super busy- swim, softball, preschool, kindergarten screening, working the wrong part of the day... I have a long crazy list of things to do this weekend too. Hopefully I don't forget to make our ADRs-- :rotfl2:

[cjackearl]

Gosh, things move fast around here. First, happy birthday to Em, a little late. Good luck with your ADRs Monday! I'll be on the phone Tuesday. ITA re: keeping younger kids back. My oldest had a late October birthday, and even though Michigan has a Dec. 1 cutoff (crazy, right?) we didn't hesitate at all to wait that extra year. Our middle child (a 3rd grader, btw) has an Aug. b-day, and we anguished over whether to send her at 5. We sent her because she's very bright, but near the end of the year her teacher, who I respect immensely, suggested that she attend T-1 (transitional first grade) the following year since she was doing very well with academic measures but had a lot of young behaviors. We agreed and am very glad she got an extra year, but regret not just holding her out of kindgergarten for that extra year. Hope you have an extra fun, RELAXING, weekend. Sounds like you could use some down time. :goodvibes

[Charleston Princess]

Monday for your ADRs, right?

[MeMom]

Don't forget to PM me all your information so I can send the postcard to the kids.

I'm also sending to Declan (declansdad and pooksma) and Lexi (CanadianWDWfan), both in Canada. Does anyone know anything about postage to Canada, as far as if I do anything different? declansdad said he didn't know - thought maybe you add an extra stamp or something. We both feel like Concierge will be able to tell me everything I need to know, if I don't find out before then. Has anyone else sent postcards to Canada from WDW, and if so, can you give me some insight?

[IluvXU]

Gosh, things move fast around here. First, happy birthday to Em, a little late. Good luck with your ADRs Monday! I'll be on the phone Tuesday. ITA re: keeping younger kids back. My oldest had a late October birthday, and even though Michigan has a Dec. 1 cutoff (crazy, right?) we didn't hesitate at all to wait that extra year. Our middle child (a 3rd grader, btw) has an Aug. b-day, and we anguished over whether to send her at 5. We sent her because she's very bright, but near the end of the year her teacher, who I respect immensely, suggested that she attend T-1 (transitional first grade) the following year since she was doing very well with academic measures but had a lot of young behaviors. We agreed and am very glad she got an extra year, but regret not just holding her out of kindgergarten for that extra year. Hope you have an extra fun, RELAXING, weekend. Sounds like you could use some down time. :goodvibes

Well so far not much relaxing... we ran errands like mad today, did picture retakes (totally cute!!!!!!) and now I am in the midst of laundry-- I only did baby laundry this week so I am paying dearly now!

Monday for your ADRs, right?


We discussed ADRs tonight at dinner- it was just DH, Luke and I. I ran my plan A, and then the other scenarios past DH. He actually seemed pleased by what I am planning... I expected him to drop some bomb on the plans. My dad did speak up about some restaurants, so we have our list ready for Monday!

Don't forget to PM me all your information so I can send the postcard to the kids.

I'm also sending to Declan (declansdad and pooksma) and Lexi (CanadianWDWfan), both in Canada. Does anyone know anything about postage to Canada, as far as if I do anything different? declansdad said he didn't know - thought maybe you add an extra stamp or something. We both feel like Concierge will be able to tell me everything I need to know, if I don't find out before then. Has anyone else sent postcards to Canada from WDW, and if so, can you give me some insight?


I sent it... thanks so much. I have never sent one to Canada, but I am sure the CM will know!

[IluvXU]

We had a very great treat arrive today! Wigdoutdismom sent us a copy of her Wishes CD! I got the mail amist a stop home today and put it in to start when the girls and DH got back in the car! The girls and I totally loved it... (DH probably was miffed that he could not listen to basketball). What a fantastic CD--- I have never seen Wishes all the way through, since Hannah is a stink about fireworks. She loved the CD though so we are going to see it this summer. I need to investigate great Wishes Viewing Locations now. I think that CD will be part of my drive to work...a touch of Disney will make it fun! (I know that MeMom does this... and I think this is a great length CD for that) I cannot wait till we are seeing this for the first time this summer!!!!!!

[wigdoutdismom]

We had a very great treat arrive today! Wigdoutdismom sent us a copy of her Wishes CD! I got the mail amist a stop home today and put it in to start when the girls and DH got back in the car! The girls and I totally loved it... (DH probably was miffed that he could not listen to basketball). What a fantastic CD--- I have never seen Wishes all the way through, since Hannah is a stink about fireworks. She loved the CD though so we are going to see it this summer. I need to investigate great Wishes Viewing Locations now. I think that CD will be part of my drive to work...a touch of Disney will make it fun! (I know that MeMom does this... and I think this is a great length CD for that) I cannot wait till we are seeing this for the first time this summer!!!!!!




pixiedust: I listen to it too and it gets me in a great mood.:goodvibes

[bertegirl]

Can you order the cd? We have tried to watch Wishes and some of the parades on u tube but my computer won't load them! :confused3

[Charleston Princess]

We discussed ADRs tonight at dinner- it was just DH, Luke and I. I ran my plan A, and then the other scenarios past DH. He actually seemed pleased by what I am planning... I expected him to drop some bomb on the plans. My dad did speak up about some restaurants, so we have our list ready for Monday!

Lots of pixie dust for Monday! :wizard: I hope everything goes smoothly for you, and I can't wait to hear what you end up with!

What an awesome treat from Wigd!!! :goodvibes

[moparop]

We had a very great treat arrive today! Wigdoutdismom sent us a copy of her Wishes CD! I got the mail amist a stop home today and put it in to start when the girls and DH got back in the car! The girls and I totally loved it... (DH probably was miffed that he could not listen to basketball). What a fantastic CD--- I have never seen Wishes all the way through, since Hannah is a stink about fireworks. She loved the CD though so we are going to see it this summer. I need to investigate great Wishes Viewing Locations now. I think that CD will be part of my drive to work...a touch of Disney will make it fun! (I know that MeMom does this... and I think this is a great length CD for that) I cannot wait till we are seeing this for the first time this summer!!!!!!




What a wonderful present! We have never made it through Wishes either. Whenever we make our next trip, it's on my must do!!

[dddisrunner]

We had a very great treat arrive today! Wigdoutdismom sent us a copy of her Wishes CD! I got the mail amist a stop home today and put it in to start when the girls and DH got back in the car! The girls and I totally loved it... (DH probably was miffed that he could not listen to basketball). What a fantastic CD--- I have never seen Wishes all the way through, since Hannah is a stink about fireworks. She loved the CD though so we are going to see it this summer. I need to investigate great Wishes Viewing Locations now. I think that CD will be part of my drive to work...a touch of Disney will make it fun! (I know that MeMom does this... and I think this is a great length CD for that) I cannot wait till we are seeing this for the first time this summer!!!!!!





AWESOME!!!! I am trying to get my hands on that CD! Can you only buy it at the parks? GOOD LUCK tomorrow! I will be anxiously awaiting to hear how you made out!:goodvibes

[IluvXU]

TGM hours are out... finalizing plans before my early morning phone call!

[Charleston Princess]

Lots of pixie dust for you tomorrow! I will be stalking your PTR to see how you make out!!! :wizard:

[lmillercrew]

How awesome!!! Enjoy your music

[moparop]

Hoping tomorrow's phone call goes well. I've been thinking of you all day!! I can't wait to hear what you were able to score!

[jillyb]

TGM hours are out... finalizing plans before my early morning phone call!

I was just coming to tell you this! LOL We're not going this year but I'm still keeping up with everything and printing updates and information for my humongeous binder.

[IluvXU]

This morning...
at 7:02 I was talking to CM Christine, had a few glitches since I am booking with room only first and really the computer was not letting me book for our second reservation days where we have the dining plan... for a few minutes we did not think we could do it, but then it started to take my reservations! I am off at 7:33 with 9 ADRS--- a bit too many. It was me that slowed the process too, I had some problems getting what I wanted, so I have some thinking to do. I did get all the restaurants, but the Fantasmic Dinner Package was tough as was the Crystal Palace. I have to get Hannah up and moving, so I will post later.

ADVICE---if you hear a time you want take it, I passed up a time, and when she went back it was gone.

Secondly of my plan, I only got on ADR on the day I wanted. I had to change all the other days around, so I am totally thankful for having lots of scenarios in my head!

[Charleston Princess]

Yeay for only 30 minutes on the phone!!! :banana: I am glad that you had back-up plans to go with -- I did, too.

When you get back, let us know exactly what you got! :goodvibes

[moparop]

Glad to hear you were able to eat everywhere you wanted, even if a bunch had to be changed around. I cannot wait to see your dining plans!

I actually woke up this morning, looked at the clock and wondered how the phone call was going. :goodvibes

[dddisrunner]

OK, I am seriously concerned now!:confused: I have a backup plan too and hopefully it will work! Did you find that the later into your trip the easier it was? I can't wait to see exactly what you got!:goodvibes

[cjackearl]

I'm so anxious to hear how you did! I'll definitely use your tips re: backup plans for tomorrow. I think I only have 2. Can't wait to hear.

[Lady Lallie]

I can't wait to hear what you got. :banana: I usually have a whole chart of things I want and second choices just in case. It can be so overwhelming!

[ampc3]

Can't wait to hear what you got!

[IluvXU]

Okay a bit of time to reflect. First of all I got through right away... super happy. I followed the prompts I saw posted on TGM forum... I also really watched the Universal Time website so I called on time!

The new system is super smart, it was not accepting my reservations since I wanted to do dining for days after my stay, but after trying one it seemed to let me do it. (Remember I had two reservations... room only, then our package-- my parents have a package too) They did ask for Reservation numbers. The CM contacted a manager... she must have done something, but said she did not. I started right away wanting my much wanted Crystal Palace reservation.... the best time is 8:05, and it is a firmer and harder system to get, once they are gone, she can do nothing the CM said. I could not get 8:05 for three MK days I wanted, over 95 days out mind you! Below is a copy of the chart I started last night.


Date / Restaurant Wanted / ActualADR
Thur June 18 / Mama Melrose FDP / Crystal Palace Dinner
Fri June 19 / LeCellier 5:45 / Coral Reef
Sat June 20 / Crystal Palace 8:00 AM / Chef Mickey Dinner
Sun June 21 / Crystal Palace Dinner
Mon June 22 / The Coral Reef 5:45 / LeCellier
Tues June 23 / Chef Mickey 5:45 / Mama Melrose FDP
Wed June 24 / Cinderella's Royal Table / Cinderella RT

Time wise I got the reservations I wanted. I also got all the restaurants I wanted, but had to plug in more than one day to get them.

So I started with Crystal Palace first--- and got no 8:05, so I dropped it and moved on to Fantasmic Dinner Package- I could not get it on 6/18 all booked. CM said those are booking really fast. So I took 6/23. Then we worked on LeCellier. I stupidly was offered 6:30ish on 6/19, but got distracted about another reservation and said no, so when she checked again... it was gone, so we moved it back to 6/22. I think I had her check CRT---- I had realized last night it was actually a 90+11 day ADR, so I thought I would have to call a second day to get it. I really really wanted to eat there on this last day, since it is our actual anniversary and I thought a good last meal! I did not even check breakfast, but she quickly offered a time and I took it.
I knew Chef Mickeys was out the first few days since it had been booking at the 180 date, so I was thrilled to get a Saturday night ADR there. So we plugged in Coral Reef into my original LeCellier spot on our EPCOT day...and I realized 8:20 would not be that bad---- I tell you I have major ADR cnanges disease!

So back she went searching for the 8:20 Crystal Palace spots... and now I have two. She said we would probably be seated earlier if we got there early... they have lots of no shows-(perhaps they should charge???) and I realized the extra time walking Main Street might be great. So why two days ADRs... at first I wanted our first MK day to do this, but I am afraid we will be behind the 9:00 rush, and since we are crazy Dumbo riders, I think we will go our middle MK day. The CM warned me about my shopping cart (ADR reservations) getting too full and erasing, so we did the CP breakfasts after I checked out time one. If DH freaks about the 8:20 Breakfast ADR we will do Crystal Palace dinner, one of the two days (Saturday and Monday- I am leaning towards Monday) I have it. I am not thrilled that we do not have any ADRS two days, but oh well. I plan to cancel three ADRs to the Crystal Palace.

I am also sure that having a ADR for seven affected the success a bit! However I cannot stress I would have lots of options and plans. Also it takes a while... th CM kept apologizing, I thought the whole time I was happy to have a CM to talk to, I was thrilled to not be on hold!

More thoughts later... and a second call to WDW Dining.... I know I am crazy!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Congrats on getting your ADR's done! That is a major stress in the trip planning that is over with. :woohoo:

[cjackearl]

Congratulations! I have to say your experience has me a little worried. The last Fantasmic day we'll be in Disney is the 19th and you couldn't get a FDP. Do you think Fantasmic is worth it w/o the dining package? Also, hoping for Le Celier on the 19th (our anniversary). Oh well, we'll work with what we get. Yea for getting what you were hoping for.:thumbsup2

[IluvXU]

First set of responses... getting going while water is boiling.


pixiedust: I listen to it too and it gets me in a great mood.:goodvibes

I cannot believe Anita you are there! Hope you are enjoying every single second!

Can you order the cd? We have tried to watch Wishes and some of the parades on u tube but my computer won't load them! :confused3

I don't know... maybe through merchandise, we watch online too, so fun, sorry your computer does not cooperate!

Lots of pixie dust for Monday! :wizard: I hope everything goes smoothly for you, and I can't wait to hear what you end up with!

What an awesome treat from Wigd!!! :goodvibes

It was such a treat! I must admit I am beyond relieved to be done calling... it took a while, but at least I was on the phone, not waiting on hold the first time I called:confused3 :confused3

What a wonderful present! We have never made it through Wishes either. Whenever we make our next trip, it's on my must do!!

I will make it through... we have been there late enough, but never really watched due to Hannah.

AWESOME!!!! I am trying to get my hands on that CD! Can you only buy it at the parks? GOOD LUCK tomorrow! I will be anxiously awaiting to hear how you made out!:goodvibes

It is a fun CD... I love how themepark CDS transport you there!

Lots of pixie dust for you tomorrow! I will be stalking your PTR to see how you make out!!! :wizard:

I thought my on hold time would give me good DISing time...

How awesome!!! Enjoy your music

Thanks!

Hoping tomorrow's phone call goes well. I've been thinking of you all day!! I can't wait to hear what you were able to score!

I feel successful..

I was just coming to tell you this! LOL We're not going this year but I'm still keeping up with everything and printing updates and information for my humongeous binder.

TGM did not change anything from what I had planned, but I sure felt better.

[Happydog]

HI! Well I think this is funny but these are some of my trip dates... but we officially arrive on the 17th. My choices look so different from yours! I am sure that is pretty par for the course -- we all have different ideas... so hopefully it will work out for everyone. And I think you did really well considering your party size! SO you did get Le Cellier just not on the original day you were looking at? That is good to hear... And you still have a few more days to schedule ADRs for? I hope you get what you want! The phone call itself bodes well for the rest of us not having an excessive hold time... ;)

I am now more nervous about this call... :eek: My day is Thursday... Looking forward to seeing it all in place for you!:) reading about everyone else's plans keeps us distracted from our own!! :surfweb:

[DreaGirl]

Okay, I'm officially confused about this new ADR system. I admit, I haven't read much about it thinking "how different can it be", but I guess I need to do some homework now.

So what are you going to do about the days with no ADRs?

[IluvXU]

Yeay for only 30 minutes on the phone!!! :banana: I am glad that you had back-up plans to go with -- I did, too.

When you get back, let us know exactly what you got! :goodvibes

It is still a bit of a stress moving things around on the phone, but I got the reservations I wanted, just at different times.

Glad to hear you were able to eat everywhere you wanted, even if a bunch had to be changed around. I cannot wait to see your dining plans!

I actually woke up this morning, looked at the clock and wondered how the phone call was going. :goodvibes

I slept horrible... kept going over things in my mind, along with some other crazy parts of life.

OK, I am seriously concerned now!:confused: I have a backup plan too and hopefully it will work! Did you find that the later into your trip the easier it was? I can't wait to see exactly what you got!:goodvibes

Well I felt like everything just kept getting pushed back.... I could not get anything really for the first night. Plus I tried to watch for TGM days.... so it gets crazy. You have lots of days to play around with, but tons of ADRS. Do not forget to checkout or you might lose reservations, make sure the CM tells you that.

I'm so anxious to hear how you did! I'll definitely use your tips re: backup plans for tomorrow. I think I only have 2. Can't wait to hear.

Get some options ready for changing around days.

I can't wait to hear what you got. :banana: I usually have a whole chart of things I want and second choices just in case. It can be so overwhelming!

I am happy with all but the CP at 8:20, that is a bit of a downer.

Can't wait to hear what you got!

Now I feel like it is real.

Congrats on getting your ADR's done! That is a major stress in the trip planning that is over with. :woohoo:

It did make me worry!

Congratulations! I have to say your experience has me a little worried. The last Fantasmic day we'll be in Disney is the 19th and you couldn't get a FDP. Do you think Fantasmic is worth it w/o the dining package? Also, hoping for Le Celier on the 19th (our anniversary). Oh well, we'll work with what we get. Yea for getting what you were hoping for.:thumbsup2

Remember I really do not want to eat late with three little kids, so the CM did not try to push late ADR times on me. If the dinner package cuts our wait time it is worth it for us, plus we probably would have tried MM anyway.


HI! Well I think this is funny but these are some of my trip dates... but we officially arrive on the 17th. My choices look so different from yours! I am sure that is pretty par for the course -- we all have different ideas... so hopefully it will work out for everyone. And I think you did really well considering your party size! SO you did get Le Cellier just not on the original day you were looking at? That is good to hear... And you still have a few more days to schedule ADRs for? I hope you get what you want! The phone call itself bodes well for the rest of us not having an excessive hold time... ;)

I am now more nervous about this call... :eek: My day is Thursday... Looking forward to seeing it all in place for you!:) reading about everyone else's plans keeps us distracted from our own!! :surfweb:

I am done with ADRs. We have a seven day package and dining plan. I know need to cancel some, cancel the extra room nights (maybe I can con DH into going another day earlier--- we had a great tax refund) and switch our CRT ADR over. I had to pay CC for it because it was too many days out from our dining package MYW reservation. (I still can't quite figure it out, but no worries... I know I can get it fixed still)

[IluvXU]

Okay, I'm officially confused about this new ADR system. I admit, I haven't read much about it thinking "how different can it be", but I guess I need to do some homework now.

So what are you going to do about the days with no ADRs?

From what I can gather based on the DIS and my conversation... the new system is smarter. They ask for reservation numbers, probably can prevent bookings at the same time for different places and there is no way to override. The restaurants now do their own seating she said today, and it seems like there might be slots not there.... even at 90+10 I could not get an 8:05 ADR at CP.

As for Thursday and Sunday not having ADRS... we will use our CS meals. I am sure we will have food leftover-- I cannot imagine the girls using their own CS credits and there will be one day we have two big meal ADRS....plus it actually works great with my plans for those two days.

[DreaGirl]

Oh, okay, I get it now. It seems like we always have CS meals left over and use up on the last two days. Good plan!

So, can you book 90+10 or just 90 days out?

[IluvXU]

So two years ago I struggled with resorts.... spend the money for WL or stay at a Moderate... back and forth, back and forth. In the end we loved our WL stay (I will be back there.... but remember "Who I am to say no to going to WDW?= I had not budgeted). Then last year we just went for fun with our two girls.... real dilemas changes (we had enough in real non-Disney life- new baby, moving). This year I am obsessed with ADRS.

After about say 40 minutes of studying my beloved ADRs I realized that I had CRT at 1:15. Now I thought I wanted 1, but was starting to worry.... would that be too late, especially for Luke? Should I have gotten an earlier ADR, I don't remember her sharing another time, but I am not sure if I gave her a time to work from. So stupidly I called WDW Dining..... the message was different, the prompts were not accepting my responses. Know I did this at least twice, wasting minutes and never talking to someone in who could help me. So the question I pose is how many more times will I have ADR envy or doubt?

[Charleston Princess]

If your ADRitis is like my resort-itis, there's no telling. :rotfl: What else do you wish you had changed or gotten? I would give it a couple of days to just sink in before trying to change anything. :goodvibes

[MeMom]

That's a lot of good eating planned! :)

And possibly adding an extra night - that sounds great!

[dddisrunner]

Thanks for the info Laura!:thumbsup2 What did you mean by checkout and make sure that the cm does that for me so I don't lose my reservations? Thanks!:goodvibes

[Lady Lallie]

Welcome to my world of ADR-itis. I can't even tell you how many times I have called Disney Dining to make changes and I'm still not completely satisfied with what I have. I'm choosing to ignore them for awhile, it's working well for me so far. :lmao:

[jillyb]

Thanks for the info Laura!:thumbsup2 What did you mean by checkout and make sure that the cm does that for me so I don't lose my reservations? Thanks!:goodvibes

After making a few ADRs...say 6...then you should have the CM give you your confirmation number for those ADRs and then proceed with making any additional ADRs you want. I've heard that if they try to do more than 6 the system locks up and you lose any ADRs you had before it locked up. So the CMs are making so many and then giving you your confirmation # for those ADRs to keep that from happening.

[cjackearl]

I get it! I've got a few I'm not thrilled with and its really hard to let it go. I think I was happier before I got on the Dis and realized what I was missing!::rotfl: Are you going to call at 90 days? I'm trying tomorrow morning for SOMETHING @ HS, hoping for more released tables.

[MegansMom]

Congrats on your ADRs----but right now I am so overwhelmed about all these new changes to the system---it seems SO HARD to get what you want now. I want the old system back!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Happydog]

Congrats on your ADRs----but right now I am so overwhelmed about all these new changes to the system---it seems SO HARD to get what you want now. I want the old system back!!!!!!!!!!!!

I agree, MegansMom... I am really nervous, too! System crashing? ADRs that are already booked out for certain days, locations... Lost confirmation #s... Ugh. :sad2:

Hope it all comes together for everyone! :)

[moparop]

So two years ago I struggled with resorts.... spend the money for WL or stay at a Moderate... back and forth, back and forth. In the end we loved our WL stay (I will be back there.... but remember "Who I am to say no to going to WDW?= I had not budgeted). Then last year we just went for fun with our two girls.... real dilemas changes (we had enough in real non-Disney life- new baby, moving). This year I am obsessed with ADRS.

After about say 40 minutes of studying my beloved ADRs I realized that I had CRT at 1:15. Now I thought I wanted 1, but was starting to worry.... would that be too late, especially for Luke? Should I have gotten an earlier ADR, I don't remember her sharing another time, but I am not sure if I gave her a time to work from. So stupidly I called WDW Dining..... the message was different, the prompts were not accepting my responses. Know I did this at least twice, wasting minutes and never talking to someone in who could help me. So the question I pose is how many more times will I have ADR envy or doubt?



When my kids were that age, they would have eaten table foods any time any place. Maybe you could feed him puffs or other munchie around noon and then give him something more substantial when you sat down. I imagine you are going to have to have a bag with a variety of finger foods anyhow. We had an ADR around that time last summer and it was really perfect. We were tired and crabby and the meal perked everyone right up!

[creativeamanda]

I had ADRitis in October. I finally settled on what I was going to have about 45 days out. Considering I could call back then at 180 days, well that should tell you how often I called.

I think your 1:15 should be fine. You could always bring Cheerios to tide him over until CRT. CRT is so hard to get, I think you might have to deal with that one.

I realized we will be in Magic Kingdom on the same day, too. (The 24th)

[Happydog]

What time is his regular nap time? Is it right around then? He may fall asleep or with cherrios be content enough, especially with things going on around him?;)

[lthiesfeld07]

Thanks for posting! I'm very excited for you and your family!!!
I haven't been to Disney since 2003 and I'm VERY anxious to go again...
:)

[IluvXU]

Oh, okay, I get it now. It seems like we always have CS meals left over and use up on the last two days. Good plan!

So, can you book 90+10 or just 90 days out?

90 days out for up to ten days of your stay... I however booked CRT for the 11th day of our stay... with no problems?

If your ADRitis is like my resort-itis, there's no telling. :rotfl: What else do you wish you had changed or gotten? I would give it a couple of days to just sink in before trying to change anything. :goodvibes

I am a bit worried about CRT lunch time. I would be shocked if we stick with these ADRS... I already have some ideas.

That's a lot of good eating planned! :)

And possibly adding an extra night - that sounds great!

I am kicking myself on the flight stuff... DH is for driving, I want to fly. I also know we missed some good flight deals. Maybe they will drop?

Thanks for the info Laura!:thumbsup2 What did you mean by checkout and make sure that the cm does that for me so I don't lose my reservations? Thanks!:goodvibes

They put your ADRS in a cart(like online shopping carts). My cm asked how many more I wanted to make, warning me that they sometimes go bad/full and have problems. She said at around six you should checkout. Just keep this in mind, I know you will have tons of ADRs in your long trip and Deluxe Dining plan.

Welcome to my world of ADR-itis. I can't even tell you how many times I have called Disney Dining to make changes and I'm still not completely satisfied with what I have. I'm choosing to ignore them for awhile, it's working well for me so far. :lmao:

It makes me feel better. LL I must admit your night before ADRs was in my head all night long Sunday.

After making a few ADRs...say 6...then you should have the CM give you your confirmation number for those ADRs and then proceed with making any additional ADRs you want. I've heard that if they try to do more than 6 the system locks up and you lose any ADRs you had before it locked up. So the CMs are making so many and then giving you your confirmation # for those ADRs to keep that from happening.

Exactly!

I get it! I've got a few I'm not thrilled with and its really hard to let it go. I think I was happier before I got on the Dis and realized what I was missing!::rotfl: Are you going to call at 90 days? I'm trying tomorrow morning for SOMETHING @ HS, hoping for more released tables.

I cannot believe that it is this hard to get ADRS. Come on the economy is not good, people are cutting back, but now an ADR at Disney is crazy hard to get?

Congrats on your ADRs----but right now I am so overwhelmed about all these new changes to the system---it seems SO HARD to get what you want now. I want the old system back!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am right there with you!

I agree, MegansMom... I am really nervous, too! System crashing? ADRs that are already booked out for certain days, locations... Lost confirmation #s... Ugh. :sad2:

Hope it all comes together for everyone! :)


I have my confirmation numbers everywhere. I am for sure taking them with me.

When my kids were that age, they would have eaten table foods any time any place. Maybe you could feed him puffs or other munchie around noon and then give him something more substantial when you sat down. I imagine you are going to have to have a bag with a variety of finger foods anyhow. We had an ADR around that time last summer and it was really perfect. We were tired and crabby and the meal perked everyone right up!

I hope almost he sleeps good before it!

I had ADRitis in October. I finally settled on what I was going to have about 45 days out. Considering I could call back then at 180 days, well that should tell you how often I called.

I think your 1:15 should be fine. You could always bring Cheerios to tide him over until CRT. CRT is so hard to get, I think you might have to deal with that one.

I realized we will be in Magic Kingdom on the same day, too. (The 24th)

I would never give up CRT!

What time is his regular nap time? Is it right around then? He may fall asleep or with cherrios be content enough, especially with things going on around him?;)

He is not good on this scheduled nap. We have finally gotten good at night. To be honest I get home/leave around nap time. I would be sad if he was down before I get home. He wants to nurse as soon as I get home too...he is very into mommy right now!

Thanks for posting! I'm very excited for you and your family!!!
I haven't been to Disney since 2003 and I'm VERY anxious to go again...
:)

Thanks for joining!

[White as Snow]

I read your other TRs well after the fact and was THRILLED to find this one! Your children are precious! I can't wait to read about more of the planning details!

[IluvXU]

So earlier this week I mentioned that I hoped DH would consider not making me cancel all my room only nights. Well today was the day! I got to my car after school to get two pleasant surprises from DH:

Delta dropped flight rates... and now we are flying :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

And to get the cheapest flight deal, we just have to leave on the Tuesday, the day we planned to drive. That means we will have an extra day to relax.

We arrive at MCO after one, so we will have the rest of the day to relax and explore. Then we have all day Wednesday to do some relaxing and exploring before we start our meal plan/tickets/grandparents join us!

Then we will still leave on the 25th, around 2ish.

Yea!!! nonstop flights with grandparents to take our extras! I think we will all carry-on a bag, and the check hopefully just one to tide us over until my parents arrive.

[cjackearl]

Wow, congratulations!:cool1: :cool1:

Getting to fly AND have extra stuff for your trip--perfect!

AND yea on the extra day. Way to go hubby!

[moparop]

So earlier this week I mentioned that I hoped DH would consider not making me cancel all my room only nights. Well today was the day! I got to my car after school to get two pleasant surprises from DH:

Delta dropped flight rates... and now we are flying :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

And to get the cheapest flight deal, we just have to leave on the Tuesday, the day we planned to drive. That means we will have an extra day to relax.

We arrive at MCO after one, so we will have the rest of the day to relax and explore. Then we have all day Wednesday to do some relaxing and exploring before we start our meal plan/tickets/grandparents join us!

Then we will still leave on the 25th, around 2ish.

Yea!!! nonstop flights with grandparents to take our extras! I think we will all carry-on a bag, and the check hopefully just one to tide us over until my parents arrive.

:dance3: The dance of joy for you! I am so happy for you guys!

I got an email saying that Delta was dropping prices this afternoon and was having trouble getting the link to C&P into your PTR. Glad to see you found it!

It'll be awesome to have that extra day breather!!

[MegansMom]

So happy and excited for you!!! BTW--GO Xavier!!!

[Charleston Princess]

That's great about being able to fly and the extra nights!!! With all these great prices on flights, I may need to go check them out! ;)

[DreaGirl]

So earlier this week I mentioned that I hoped DH would consider not making me cancel all my room only nights. Well today was the day! I got to my car after school to get two pleasant surprises from DH:

Delta dropped flight rates... and now we are flying :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

And to get the cheapest flight deal, we just have to leave on the Tuesday, the day we planned to drive. That means we will have an extra day to relax.

We arrive at MCO after one, so we will have the rest of the day to relax and explore. Then we have all day Wednesday to do some relaxing and exploring before we start our meal plan/tickets/grandparents join us!

Then we will still leave on the 25th, around 2ish.

Yea!!! nonstop flights with grandparents to take our extras! I think we will all carry-on a bag, and the check hopefully just one to tide us over until my parents arrive.

:cheer2: :cool1: :banana: How awesome!!!! This is going to be a great trip!!

[KathyRN137]

Oh, wow! That's great!! :woohoo:


Kathy

[Lady Lallie]

WOO HOO for an extra day and flying!! :woohoo: :yay: :woohoo:

[jillyb]

Woohoo!! Flying and an extra day!! :cool1:

[lmillercrew]

That is great on the flight and extra day!!! How nice of DH to surprise you with the tickets!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Great news! :woohoo:

[mylag1rl]

That's awesome about flying and extra day !

[IluvXU]

Wow, congratulations!:cool1: :cool1:

Getting to fly AND have extra stuff for your trip--perfect!

AND yea on the extra day. Way to go hubby!

I cannot believe that Delta charges for every checked bag... we won't be checking much- I think just one hopefully. We will carry on and send with grandparents.

:dance3: The dance of joy for you! I am so happy for you guys!

I got an email saying that Delta was dropping prices this afternoon and was having trouble getting the link to C&P into your PTR. Glad to see you found it!

It'll be awesome to have that extra day breather!!

I am so glad he did it... it was a 180 from the night before discussion!

So happy and excited for you!!! BTW--GO Xavier!!!

I sure hope we show up tomorrow!

That's great about being able to fly and the extra nights!!! With all these great prices on flights, I may need to go check them out! ;)


Our no Disney in 09 has turned into nine nights!

:cheer2: :cool1: :banana: How awesome!!!! This is going to be a great trip!!


I am excited for the down time too...just being lazy and relaxing before visiting the parks.

Oh, wow! That's great!! :woohoo:


Kathy

I still am smiling!

WOO HOO for an extra day and flying!! :woohoo: :yay: :woohoo:

It is awesome!

Woohoo!! Flying and an extra day!! :cool1:

I think I have already planned too much for our extra time!

That is great on the flight and extra day!!! How nice of DH to surprise you with the tickets!

I think it was not smooth.. and took him a long time, so I am glad I missed the drama!

Great news! :woohoo:


It is indeed!

That's awesome about flying and extra day !

The flight times are even good for us!

[creativeamanda]

That is so great that oyu got a flight and the extra day! Look like someone has been springling a bit of Pixie Dust on your vacation!

[Charleston Princess]

Our no Disney in 09 has turned into nine nights!

Will this be your longest trip down there?

[dddisrunner]

Congratulations Laura! That is AWESOME! Extra nights...flying!:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[IluvXU]

That is so great that oyu got a flight and the extra day! Look like someone has been springling a bit of Pixie Dust on your vacation!

I was really dreading the drive. When we went to see Dh's parents the girls kept asking how much longer ==it was a two hour drive!

Will this be your longest trip down there?

In 2007 we had 9 nights, but we arrive late the first night. So in terms of time at WDW yes. It is also the most park days we have ever done, we have never gone more than five days I think to a park.

Congratulations Laura! That is AWESOME! Extra nights...flying!:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

Thanks Diane!

This weekend I need to call WDW- cancel extra nights, add Magical Express Flight info, change over our CRT meal to use our TS and get credited for that meal, check for sure that we can use gift cards to pay for trip and add hoppers. Hopefully I don't go and change any ADRs.... I am half tempted to add an Out of Pocket meal for our first full day somewhere. We will see! I would love to try the Ohana's breakfast, so we will see!

[DreaGirl]

I was telling DH about your trip today and his exact words were "Don't get any ideas!" :lmao:

I want to try OHanas for breakfast for our trip. You should try it and let me know how you like it. ;) :lmao:

[IluvXU]

I was telling DH about your trip today and his exact words were "Don't get any ideas!" :lmao:

I want to try OHanas for breakfast for our trip. You should try it and let me know how you like it. ;) :lmao:

I sure wish we could meet up, I think the kids would have fun! But I need your fall trip ... I will have withdrawl!

I think I will make the ADR.. I can always cancel!

[wigdoutdismom]

Hey Laura, Great News! An extra day plus flights!
and I say make the O' Hana ADR, (didn't you guys do dinner there last year)? You can indeed cancel it if you change your mind. We haven't eaten breakfast at O'Hana, but if it's as much fun as dinner you know you will love it!

[IluvXU]

Update!

I called Disney to cancel the extra nights, add Magical Express, and add hoppers. I also then was transfered to dining. I added OHana's character breakfast for June 17th. I think it sounds like a super fun and yummy breakfast. We will see if I keep it!

I also switched our CRT ADR. We now will get our credit back using the dining plan and moved the time just by about five minutes. They did say there are no big tables for seven... I sure hope we get tables next to each other!

Other than that we are watching tons of basketball-- Go Xavier!

[Happydog]

My goodness you have been busy! GREAT news on the flights! :goodvibes I agree with the driving... that was going to probably be pretty rough with them so little... How exciting to know it won't take as long... I loved getting the boys onto the ME bus when we arrived at the airport... it just was another "fun" moment :goodvibes

And great strategy with Ohana's.. I am anxious to know what it is like for breakfast if you do it, we are trying dinner for the first time in June, might consider it for our Dec trip... I bet the CRT is going to be so fun! Is this your first time there? I can't remember from earlier posts...

Getting all this finalized really makes it come together! :thumbsup2

[moparop]

Update!

I called Disney to cancel the extra nights, add Magical Express, and add hoppers. I also then was transfered to dining. I added OHana's character breakfast for June 17th. I think it sounds like a super fun and yummy breakfast. We will see if I keep it!

I also switched our CRT ADR. We now will get our credit back using the dining plan and moved the time just by about five minutes. They did say there are no big tables for seven... I sure hope we get tables next to each other!

Other than that we are watching tons of basketball-- Go Xavier!

Sounds like a great phone call! I know we had some "We don't seat parties that big" when I made our ADRs for last August, but when I checked in at the podium, they said sliding a highchair in to a table was no big deal. Hopefully, it'll be that easy for you guys!

And go XU!

[Charleston Princess]

We loved our Ohana's breakfast when we went in June 2007 -- the food was pretty standard Disney breakfast fare, but the character interaction and energy of the place were great!

[dddisrunner]

WOW! You have been busy!:eek: We are hoping for an Ohanas' breakfast too!:goodvibes

[DreaGirl]

I sure wish we could meet up, I think the kids would have fun! But I need your fall trip ... I will have withdrawl!

I think I will make the ADR.. I can always cancel!

I wish we could meet up too! The girls would have a blast playing together and the boys could hang out and roll around. :rotfl:

Update!

I called Disney to cancel the extra nights, add Magical Express, and add hoppers. I also then was transfered to dining. I added OHana's character breakfast for June 17th. I think it sounds like a super fun and yummy breakfast. We will see if I keep it!

I also switched our CRT ADR. We now will get our credit back using the dining plan and moved the time just by about five minutes. They did say there are no big tables for seven... I sure hope we get tables next to each other!

Other than that we are watching tons of basketball-- Go Xavier!

:banana: Sounds like a great plan. I hope you keep OHana, I've read such good things about it.

How did Xavier do? We were in Chicago this weekend for a funeral, so we missed a lot of the basketball.

[IluvXU]

My goodness you have been busy! GREAT news on the flights! :goodvibes I agree with the driving... that was going to probably be pretty rough with them so little... How exciting to know it won't take as long... I loved getting the boys onto the ME bus when we arrived at the airport... it just was another "fun" moment :goodvibes

And great strategy with Ohana's.. I am anxious to know what it is like for breakfast if you do it, we are trying dinner for the first time in June, might consider it for our Dec trip... I bet the CRT is going to be so fun! Is this your first time there? I can't remember from earlier posts...

Getting all this finalized really makes it come together! :thumbsup2

I love ME... it puts me in the mood. It used to be fantastic to not have to deal with bags, but since we probably won't check much, it won't matter this year.

We had lunch at CRT last year... it is the only request the girls both had.... they loved it!

Sounds like a great phone call! I know we had some "We don't seat parties that big" when I made our ADRs for last August, but when I checked in at the podium, they said sliding a highchair in to a table was no big deal. Hopefully, it'll be that easy for you guys!

And go XU!

Thanks for the check in tip... I am not going to worry!



We loved our Ohana's breakfast when we went in June 2007 -- the food was pretty standard Disney breakfast fare, but the character interaction and energy of the place were great!

I figure a big breakfast can tide us over most the day since we won't be on the dining plan yet. Plus we can ride the monorail and see MK. It might be our first stop before we visit DTD later that day!

WOW! You have been busy!:eek: We are hoping for an Ohanas' breakfast too!:goodvibes

I noticed yours was super early! I wanted to go late and sleep... but it seems we never sleep in at WDW!

I wish we could meet up too! The girls would have a blast playing together and the boys could hang out and roll around. :rotfl:



:banana: Sounds like a great plan. I hope you keep OHana, I've read such good things about it.

How did Xavier do? We were in Chicago this weekend for a funeral, so we missed a lot of the basketball.

Is the baby sitting up? Luke just really started this week! He is so happy now being able to sit and play or actually sit and chew on everything!

My big update is yea Xavier! With the win I am going to be a single parent next weekend! DH is headed to Boston for the sweet 16. I am somewhat jealous, but excited for him. Last year when we were in the sweet 16 we were moving so he could not go, and the other time they made it that far five years ago we were in WDW, so he did not go...

[ladybugmom]

Hi Laura!! I thought I had already posted here (I've been reading so many PTRs & TRs my mind is spinning!!) but I'm subscribing!! I have 2 daughters as well and we are going to WDW May 16-23. We'll be celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary and it will be the girls first trip!! Enjoying your PTR!!

[Charleston Princess]

Yeay for Xavier!!! :banana:That's neat that DH gets to go watch the games in Boston.

[cjackearl]

Yea for the basketball win! Hope you have some fun mommy time next weekend.:goodvibes When my DH is gone overnight, I almost always end up with a bed full of munchkins (still!)

[moparop]

How exciting for your hubby! What a cool trip!

[DreaGirl]

Yeah! I'm sure your DH will have so much fun!

Baby B has been trying to sit up for a week now! He will sit up for 2 seconds then lean back. I think he finally started to understand this weekend because he wanted to see what all his cousins were doing! He also got up on hands and knees this weekend! Not ready for that!!!

[MegansMom]

First of all----GO XAVIER!!!!! I am so excited about their Sweet 16 spot!!!

Secondly---you have been so busy planning and changing things around for this trip!!! CONGRATS on all the new changes...........I'm thinking we need an updated, fully-expanded ITINERARY!!!!!!! Please?!?!?!?!?!?! ;o)

[lmillercrew]

Congrats to your DH on getting to go to final 16 and to all of your new Disney plans! I'm sure that you'll have great fun at Ohana's.

[IluvXU]

Hi Laura!! I thought I had already posted here (I've been reading so many PTRs & TRs my mind is spinning!!) but I'm subscribing!! I have 2 daughters as well and we are going to WDW May 16-23. We'll be celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary and it will be the girls first trip!! Enjoying your PTR!!


So much fun to take your kids on their first trip. I would love to go in May someday for the all the pretty flowers at EPCOT!

Yeay for Xavier!!! :banana:That's neat that DH gets to go watch the games in Boston.

He will have a great time!

Yea for the basketball win! Hope you have some fun mommy time next weekend.:goodvibes When my DH is gone overnight, I almost always end up with a bed full of munchkins (still!)


I am sure I will be exhausted.. but survive!

How exciting for your hubby! What a cool trip!

That is the kind of trip he likes....

Yeah! I'm sure your DH will have so much fun!

Baby B has been trying to sit up for a week now! He will sit up for 2 seconds then lean back. I think he finally started to understand this weekend because he wanted to see what all his cousins were doing! He also got up on hands and knees this weekend! Not ready for that!!!

Luke loves being up.... he rarely falls, but if he realizes I walk away and gets mad he does and then he is super mad. He chose not to nap today... I chose to take my nightly neighbor walk without him- I needed a break!


First of all----GO XAVIER!!!!! I am so excited about their Sweet 16 spot!!!

Secondly---you have been so busy planning and changing things around for this trip!!! CONGRATS on all the new changes...........I'm thinking we need an updated, fully-expanded ITINERARY!!!!!!! Please?!?!?!?!?!?! ;o)

Tonight or tomorrow... what is up with your trip Jen?


Congrats to your DH on getting to go to final 16 and to all of your new Disney plans! I'm sure that you'll have great fun at Ohana's.

I said his trip = my O'Hana's breakfast!

[lmillercrew]

I said his trip = my O'Hana's breakfast![/quote]
:rotfl:Exactly!

[wigdoutdismom]

Sweet Sixteen tickets how awesome! I agree that should indeed entitle you to O'hana. Sounds like little Luke was a stinker today, but I guess you showed him with that mommy only time walk. :rotfl:

I'm wondering if there is anything on tv now besides basketball? It's all I seem to see........::rotfl2:

[IluvXU]

I said his trip = my O'Hana's breakfast!
:rotfl:Exactly!

For sure! Unless I find a better option?
Sweet Sixteen tickets how awesome! I agree that should indeed entitle you to O'hana. Sounds like little Luke was a stinker today, but I guess you showed him with that mommy only time walk. :rotfl:

I'm wondering if there is anything on tv now besides basketball? It's all I seem to see........::rotfl2:

Luke is much happier of late... but he really did not sleep today, which he then becomes quite unhappy!