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tinkerbell87512

01-22-2009, 03:21 PM

Hello and welcome to my pre-trip report!!! :wave2: I'll be taking another trip down to Disney World and I figured I would share it with you all! Let me introduce myslef.

I'm Cheryl, 21 years old and I all things Disney. Currently an annual pass holder (since July of 07) and most definatly getting my money's worth.
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I love to travel and I'm always up for an adventure. All of my trips to Disney lately have been solo ones. My family isn't into the whole "Disney thing" and my friends are busy with school and bf's and gf's. So rather than sit around and miss out on my favorite place I decided to take my first solo trip when I was 19. It was a blast and I felt so independent doing what I wanted when I wanted. That's when it all started. Since that trip I've gone down to WDW for Halloween, Christmas and even a Disney cruise! The cruise was this past May and my best friend and her boyfriend went as well. They moved down to FL almost 2 years ago but while she loves Disney it's more of the movies than WDW.
Here is my BFF and I with Capt. Jack at Castaway Cay.
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A couple trips have even included Dis meets. Those were a blast and I even consider these girls, friends!
October 2007...
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May 2008...
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Now when Disney announced the birthday promotion I figured it would be so fun to celebrate my birthday there. It's not a big deal to miss my b-day with my family since we always celebrate the weekend before. It's so hard to do it the day of because of work schedules. Plus most of my friends are all graduating college in May and most wont be around. So why sit at home? :rolleyes: But when they announced the buy 4 get 3 promotion that sealed the deal for me. When I looked into it more turns out you have to book it as a package with park tickets. I played around with the WDW site, worked with numbers and booked the 4/3 deal with one day ticket (I can use it toward an AP renewal in the future) and the quick service meal plan.

I'm so excited to start really planning this trip and hope you will join along with me! The dates are set and the countdown is rolling...WDW here I come!

The TR is started:

I'm at Disney!...Page 20
At the MK and meeting Tink!...Page 21
Spending the morning at Epcot on my b-day...page 22
Not the ending I was hoping for...Page 22
Ak and Typhoon Lagoon...page 23
Move it Shake it...T-REX! ...page 23
HSM3 and American Idol...page 24
Epcot in the rain...page 25

Disneyfan71

01-22-2009, 03:35 PM

Congrats on going in May and to be able to celebrate your birthday...My b-day and DW b-day are both in December and can't go then. But nonetheless it's always fun to go to WDW :)

Hillary12.8.07

01-22-2009, 04:40 PM

You know I'm in!!! :cheer2:

Jennifer48

01-22-2009, 04:42 PM

You'll have to tell me how the birthday promotion goes. I'm excited to hear how Disney will do it. My birthday is in April but I don't have the funds right now to go down, with planning a wedding at all it sucks my wallet dry! :sad2:

Any DIS meets planned?

bbangel

01-22-2009, 04:58 PM

Jumping on board. Those pictures bring back some memories!

What are your dates?

DisneyFreak06

01-22-2009, 05:01 PM

Yay! Another birthday at Disney! :cheer2:

wdwgirl03

01-22-2009, 05:02 PM

I am in too! I am so jealous you get to go to Disney World for your birthday. I just found out I have a bunch of money from savings bonds from my grandparents so I said something about going for my birthday in March...but instead we're going to go to New York (I've never been there before!). So since we don't have any Disney trips planned for the moment I'm going to need something to give me my fix! Can't wait to hear how your plans come along. :)

tinkgurl

01-22-2009, 05:03 PM

Yay! Another TR! :hyper: You know I'm in girly.

Julie Mouse

01-22-2009, 05:15 PM

WOO HOO! Can't wait to follow your report! My birthday is in April, and I got all excited when the promotion was first announced and I looked at the calendar - it's on a Monday so I thought maybe I could swing a long weekend. Then I ended up taking a Monday/Wednesday night class this semester. I would have to travel home on my birthday, and make it to my calculus 3 class by 7:25 that night - yuck! Oh well - I'm glad you get to do this - I can't wait to hear about your experience!! :hourglass

tinkerbell87512

01-22-2009, 05:53 PM

Congrats on going in May and to be able to celebrate your birthday...My b-day and DW b-day are both in December and can't go then. But nonetheless it's always fun to go to WDW :)

Thanks so much!

You know I'm in!!! :cheer2:

Thanks for joining Hillary!!! :cheer2:

You'll have to tell me how the birthday promotion goes. I'm excited to hear how Disney will do it. My birthday is in April but I don't have the funds right now to go down, with planning a wedding at all it sucks my wallet dry! :sad2:

Any DIS meets planned?

Hey Jen! Thanks for joining in on this report! The birthday promotion is that you can get into WDW or DL on your actual birthday for free. But if you have an annual pass or already have tickets you can pick from other birthday goodies. Such as a special birthday fastpass, a one day ticket valid for one day within the next year or a $75 birthday fun card (giftcard). Plus the park will have different celebrations going on all around.

Nope no dis meets planned as of now.

Jumping on board. Those pictures bring back some memories!

What are your dates?

I know! We really had a good time at both of those meets! Hopefully we can set up another one in the future.

My dates are May 11-18! :cool1:

Yay! Another birthday at Disney! :cheer2:

Thanks for joining in for another report Tina!

I am in too! I am so jealous you get to go to Disney World for your birthday. I just found out I have a bunch of money from savings bonds from my grandparents so I said something about going for my birthday in March...but instead we're going to go to New York (I've never been there before!). So since we don't have any Disney trips planned for the moment I'm going to need something to give me my fix! Can't wait to hear how your plans come along. :)

Ohhh New York sounds exciting! I've never really been just driven through to go down to DC. Are you going into the City? You are going to have a blast!

Yay! Another TR! :hyper: You know I'm in girly.

Thanks for joining in!

WOO HOO! Can't wait to follow your report! My birthday is in April, and I got all excited when the promotion was first announced and I looked at the calendar - it's on a Monday so I thought maybe I could swing a long weekend. Then I ended up taking a Monday/Wednesday night class this semester. I would have to travel home on my birthday, and make it to my calculus 3 class by 7:25 that night - yuck! Oh well - I'm glad you get to do this - I can't wait to hear about your experience!! :hourglass

Thanks for coming over to this report Julie! That's a bummer you can't take the 3 day weekend. But you have Disneyland to look forward to in May! You will have to tell me all about it!

Disneyfan71

01-22-2009, 06:03 PM

I'm looking forward to more as you post it.

tinkerbell87512

01-22-2009, 06:53 PM

So for my trip in November I decided to not really plan anything and go with the flow. As fun and relaxing as that was, I'm a die hard Disney planner. Planning is half the fun right?! Well lets just say it's killing me that Disney hasn't released the May park hours yet. My dates for the trip are May 11-18 so Monday to Monday. My birthday is the 12th (Tuesday) and I would like to go out for a nice dinner.
No matter what the park hours are that day (the 12th) I would like to go to Epcot in the morning then dinner somewhere then to the Magic Kingdom for Spectromagic and Wishes. That should be do-able.

For dinner I've looked at the allears website and come up with a few choices:
-Grand Floridian Cafe
-Olivia's Cafe at Old Key West Resort
-Turf Club Bar and Grill at Saratoga Spring

I'm leaning toward the last one, it sounds pretty good from the menu. I still have some time though before I can make the ADR.

Other than that I haven't even thought about what to do on each day. I was thinking about maybe heading to seaworld one day. But that's just an idea. We will have to see.

Hopefully the hours will be out in early Feb like everyone is predicing and I can really get this planning under way!

lauren_elizabeth

01-23-2009, 11:43 AM

WOO HOO! Another Cheryl trip report! I'm definitely on board!

tinkgurl

01-23-2009, 04:55 PM

For dinner I've looked at the allears website and come up with a few choices:
-Grand Floridian Cafe
-Olivia's Cafe at Old Key West Resort
-Turf Club Bar and Grill at Saratoga Spring

All are good choices! I really liked the mussels at the Turf Club!

lauren_elizabeth

01-24-2009, 09:47 AM

PS; Guess who booked the 4/3 package deal in MAY?! :banana:

tinkerbell87512

01-24-2009, 10:02 AM

All are good choices! I really liked the mussels at the Turf Club!

Ohhhh sounds good! I think that's going to be my b-day dinner!

PS; Guess who booked the 4/3 package deal in MAY?! :banana:

Ohhhhhhhh that's SO exciting!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: What are your dates and where are you staying?!?! Hopefully we will overlap dates because we so need to meet up!

PS: welcome to the tr!

tinkerbell87512

01-24-2009, 10:13 AM

So I officially have plane tickets! I've been checking southwest pretty much everyday and flights from here to Orlando have been running about $240 round trip. Well yesterday when I checked it was $175! Savings of $65 so I figured I better book it since that's the cheapest I had seen. I have the first flight out landing at MCO a little after 10 and the last flight home on departure day giving me the most out of those travel days. I'm wicked excited now! All that's left to do is pay off the package! :cool1:

wdwgirl03

01-24-2009, 11:27 AM

Yay for getting your plane tickets!! It's crazy how prices for flights have gone down. Our tickets for NY were pretty cheap too.

I think you should go to Sea World, it's so much fun!

tinkerbell87512

01-24-2009, 12:47 PM

Yay for getting your plane tickets!! It's crazy how prices for flights have gone down. Our tickets for NY were pretty cheap too.

I think you should go to Sea World, it's so much fun!

It's such a good thing the plane tickets have gone down. Still not the price they use to be but it's such a relief. If I didn't have my free flight from rapid rewards in November that flight would of cost me $360! :sad2:

I'm still looking into the Sea World thing. It looks like such a beautiful park!!! I looked it up and I could get picked up by Mears for $18 round trip!

bbangel

01-24-2009, 01:24 PM

There is a Lynx bus to Sea World from the TTC. Only $2 each way. I've looked into going to Sea World on my next trip and that is probably how I will go.

lauren_elizabeth

01-24-2009, 07:40 PM

Yay for getting a decent deal on the plane tickets! I love flying Southwest. And if the flight prices go down between now & May, you can always get that credit towards a next flight. (to Disney!)

:thumbsup2

And this is going to sound craaaaazy, but our dates are ALMOST EXACTLY THE SAME! We'll be there May 10-17th :) I was playing around with the dates with work, classes, etc and it turns out that was the best week out of May to go!

I'm SO exciteddddddddd!!!!

tinkerbell87512

01-24-2009, 10:50 PM

There is a Lynx bus to Sea World from the TTC. Only $2 each way. I've looked into going to Sea World on my next trip and that is probably how I will go.

I was actually reading about that today. The only thing is I would be so worried about missing the bus at night. I don't want to be stuck at sea world and forced to pay for a $50 taxi back to Pop. At least with Mears they pick up 24/7 and whenever I want.

I'll have to keep thinking about it though!!!! :thumbsup2

Yay for getting a decent deal on the plane tickets! I love flying Southwest. And if the flight prices go down between now & May, you can always get that credit towards a next flight. (to Disney!)

:thumbsup2

And this is going to sound craaaaazy, but our dates are ALMOST EXACTLY THE SAME! We'll be there May 10-17th :) I was playing around with the dates with work, classes, etc and it turns out that was the best week out of May to go!

I'm SO exciteddddddddd!!!!

Yea that's what I'm figuring I could always just get the credit!

Oh my gosh!!! That's so funny were going almost the EXACT time! We will have to plan to meet up! Where are you staying? Is Jake going too? Wohooo now I'm even more excited!!! :cheer2:

lauren_elizabeth

01-24-2009, 11:11 PM

Yea that's what I'm figuring I could always just get the credit!

Oh my gosh!!! That's so funny were going almost the EXACT time! We will have to plan to meet up! Where are you staying? Is Jake going too? Wohooo now I'm even more excited!!! :cheer2:

Yessssss, we definitely have to meet up AT LEAST one time! We're staying at Pop and yep, Jake is coming! It'll be just the two of us!

Disneyfan71

01-24-2009, 11:12 PM

Hey there...glad you were able to score your airline tickets too. I've been looking at Southwest myself and it's cheaper than airtran **shrug** We were going to drive b/c Airtran was sooo expensive but it's $200 less w/ Southwest and it's a direct flight!! We're going to keep an eye on the flights.

tinkerbell87512

01-25-2009, 11:23 AM

Yessssss, we definitely have to meet up AT LEAST one time! We're staying at Pop and yep, Jake is coming! It'll be just the two of us!

So excited we made plans! Can't wait to meet you and Jake!

Hey there...glad you were able to score your airline tickets too. I've been looking at Southwest myself and it's cheaper than airtran **shrug** We were going to drive b/c Airtran was sooo expensive but it's $200 less w/ Southwest and it's a direct flight!! We're going to keep an eye on the flights.

Yea I've got a direct flight which is always good. Last time (in 2000) when the whole family went we had a change over and lets just say never again! It was so stressful.

Good luck with your flight search!

lauren_elizabeth

01-26-2009, 11:34 AM

So excited we made plans! Can't wait to meet you and Jake!

Oh my gosh, me too! I seriously can't wait! It's going to be an absolute BLAST!

tinkerbell87512

01-27-2009, 07:32 PM

104 days and counting!

I ended up picking up a baggallini messenger bag and I think it's going to be perfect! So many pockets and hidden spaces it should really hold a lot. I got a wicked good deal on it. $16!!! I'll try and get a picture up soon.

So for my b-day dinner I've decided on Turf Club at Saratoga Springs. From some of the reviews I've read they have a little patio and if the weather is nice they will seat you out there with a view of Downtown Disney. Oh and Lauren (Lauren_Elizabeth) and her son Jake will be joining me! We have talked online and through the Dis for what seems like forever so it will be so exciting to finally meet her and Jake! After dinner we are going to head over to the Magic Kingdom and watch wishes and spectromagic. I'm really excited, I think we are going to have a blast!

Other than that I have no new news to report. I'm still waiting for the May hours to be posted and hopefully they will be next week. Then I can really start planning! :upsidedow

tinkerbell87512

01-27-2009, 07:34 PM

Oh my gosh, me too! I seriously can't wait! It's going to be an absolute BLAST!

:cheer2: :cheer2:

lauren_elizabeth

01-27-2009, 07:42 PM

104 days and counting!

I ended up picking up a bagalinni messenger bag and I think it's going to be perfect! So many pockets and hidden spaces it should really hold a lot. I got a wicked good deal on it. $16!!! I'll try and get a picture up soon.

So for my b-day dinner I've decided on Turf Club at Saratoga Springs. From some of the reviews I've read they have a little patio and if the weather is nice they will seat you out there with a view of Downtown Disney. Oh and Lauren (Lauren_Elizabeth) and her son Jake will be joining me! We have talked online and through the Dis for what seems like forever so it will be so exciting to finally meet her and Jake! After dinner we are going to head over to the Magic Kingdom and watch wishes and spectromagic. I'm really excited, I think we are going to have a blast!

Other than that I have no new news to report. I'm still waiting for the May hours to be posted and hopefully they will be next week. Then I can really start planning! :upsidedow

Ohhh, what color Baggallini did you buy? I have a yellow one that I used on our trip in 2006 and I loved it! And $16?! That's an awesome deal!!

Speaking of 2006, that's the year that we started talking here on the DIS! Can you believe it? About 3 years now! It's about time we finally get to meet up!

Mmmm, I was looking at the Turf Club menu again today and it was making me so hungry! Definitely looking forward to that meal and then heading over to the MK afterwards! :thumbsup2

tinkerbell87512

01-27-2009, 08:35 PM

Ohhh, what color Baggallini did you buy? I have a yellow one that I used on our trip in 2006 and I loved it! And $16?! That's an awesome deal!!

Speaking of 2006, that's the year that we started talking here on the DIS! Can you believe it? About 3 years now! It's about time we finally get to meet up!

Mmmm, I was looking at the Turf Club menu again today and it was making me so hungry! Definitely looking forward to that meal and then heading over to the MK afterwards! :thumbsup2

TJ Maxx has some great deals! I got a black one. Figuring it would be least likely to get dirty.

Wow it's really been 3 years now?! Hopefully we can plan another day to hang out besides that night. Since after 3 years we need more than 5 hours of hang out time!!!!

jewels1916

01-27-2009, 10:50 PM

Hi Cheryl! I followed you over from my ptr :) Subbing in for your double-digit days count down!! Spending your 22 b-day at Disney World! Sounds fabulous!! Looking forward to more!

lauren_elizabeth

01-28-2009, 08:39 AM

TJ Maxx has some great deals! I got a black one. Figuring it would be least likely to get dirty.

Wow it's really been 3 years now?! Hopefully we can plan another day to hang out besides that night. Since after 3 years we need more than 5 hours of hang out time!!!!

I might have to make a trip over to TJ Maxx this week! Yeah, my yellow bag got dirty pretty fast, so the black was a good idea!

We'll def have to plan at least another day to hang out! I'm game for whenever! We can walk around World Showcase one evening or even hang out by the pool, anything!

tinkerbell87512

01-28-2009, 09:28 AM

Hi Cheryl! I followed you over from my ptr :) Subbing in for your double-digit days count down!! Spending your 22 b-day at Disney World! Sounds fabulous!! Looking forward to more!

Thanks for joining in!!! :goodvibes

I might have to make a trip over to TJ Maxx this week! Yeah, my yellow bag got dirty pretty fast, so the black was a good idea!

We'll def have to plan at least another day to hang out! I'm game for whenever! We can walk around World Showcase one evening or even hang out by the pool, anything!

I'm game for anything too. Just let me know! :)

tinkerbell87512

01-28-2009, 04:19 PM

So it's been a VERY cold and snowy day here in NH so I've been doing some Disney planning. Even though the May hours aren't out yet I made a list of a few "must see's" that I need to hit.

-Explore the Boardwalk (try it at night)
-Planet Hollywood at DTD (using that voucher that comes with the package)
-The new T-shirt shop at DTD
-Beaches n' Cream
-Try and get to AK for PM EMH (heard it's like a whole different park at night)
-Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard beach (never been to a WDW waterpark and I have a ticket from a family trip in 2004)

I haven't decided which water park to hit yet. I was hoping you guys would have some input! :upsidedow

Also here are some pictures of the new bag I was talking about yesterday.
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Inside the biggest pocket...
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Inside the front pocket. Already packed my pedometer!
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The best feature is the pocket on the strap that goes across your body. Perfect size for my cell phone. I can never hear it ring so hopefully I can hear it now if it's right infront of me! :rotfl2:
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While I was taking pictures of the bag I decided to take pictures of some of my Disney collection I've collected over the years.

Some of my snowglobes. The flowers are from O'hana at the poly and yes I actually saved that cookie box. I thought it was cute! lol!
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More snowglobes...
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In 2005 my family and I were coming back to the room and we found that mousekeeping was just leaving our room. We were so excited that she had left a towel animal. She saw how excited we were and made 2 more for us. She told my brothers and I we could take them home!
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I bought this light in Epcot's China and the banner behind it is from Epcot's Japan. It says 'Dream' in Japanese.
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Last but not least not really Disney but here's my little bird Lilo! She wanted in on this TR too! :rotfl:
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So yea that's not even half of it. I just love the gift shops and spend a lot of quality time in them. :lmao:

The 100 day mark is coming fast and up hopefully the park schedule will be up soon! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Jennifer48

01-28-2009, 04:24 PM

Cute shelves! I like how you have it all on display. Mine is scattered all over my room and some in boxes. :rotfl:

jewels1916

01-28-2009, 04:25 PM

It's cold and snowy here too...eh. I hate being out in the ice.

Blizzard Beach would be my vote! I loved it!! Actually, I was watching Travel Channel this weekend and they did this show on Extreme Waterparks, and Blizzard Beach was number 1!!

wdwgirl03

01-28-2009, 04:30 PM

Oooh, fun update! Sorry it's still so snowy by you...luckily we haven't gotten any in about a week but it's still pretty cold. :sad2: Your must-sees look great. As for the water parks, I vote for Blizzard Beach. We liked the slides there a lot more. Plus you could go to Winter Summerland since it's right there. Though that water coaster at Typhoon Lagoon seems pretty cool too...

I love all your Disney stuff! It's so much fun seeing other people's collections. And your bird is very cute...my mom had one that looked exactly like Lilo but he died over the summer. :sad1:

tinkerbell87512

01-28-2009, 04:40 PM

Cute shelves! I like how you have it all on display. Mine is scattered all over my room and some in boxes. :rotfl:

Thanks! The shelves are pretty messy. I should probably organize and dust them since I have the time today! :rolleyes:

It's cold and snowy here too...eh. I hate being out in the ice.

Blizzard Beach would be my vote! I loved it!! Actually, I was watching Travel Channel this weekend and they did this show on Extreme Waterparks, and Blizzard Beach was number 1!!

Sorry you are in the snow too!

Thanks for the input on Blizzard beach! That's cool that it was voted #1!

Oooh, fun update! Sorry it's still so snowy by you...luckily we haven't gotten any in about a week but it's still pretty cold. :sad2: Your must-sees look great. As for the water parks, I vote for Blizzard Beach. We liked the slides there a lot more. Plus you could go to Winter Summerland since it's right there. Though that water coaster at Typhoon Lagoon seems pretty cool too...

I love all your Disney stuff! It's so much fun seeing other people's collections. And your bird is very cute...my mom had one that looked exactly like Lilo but he died over the summer. :sad1:

Ohhh I never thought of that with Winter Summerland I totally forgot it was there. That's one thing though as a solo it wouldn't be very fun. We will have to see though.

Aww so sorry about your mom's birdie! :guilty:

Hillary12.8.07

01-28-2009, 04:55 PM

DisneyFreak06

01-28-2009, 05:16 PM

I like the bag! I looked at those once, but then I figured that most of the time while travelling, I'll have my camera bag too, and my camera would not fit in one of those! :rotfl:

I love all your Disney stuff. I called one of my sisters in to show her, and said, "See, I'm not the only one!" She still laughed at me! I don't have much of my Disney stuff out, I put it all away and then when I buy a home, I'll have tons of it to bring out and it will feel brand new!

Looks like a fun trip. I've been debating going over March, but I've been really good at trying to budget myself, and a trip just wouldn't help. Although, if I happened to get the pin for the $500 gift card I've been hearing about, I would jump on that!

Lilo is adorable too!

My DN and I went to Typhoon Lagoon, it was fun. From what I hear, Typhoon Lagoon is a more lush and less pavementy so if it's really hot, it's extremely hot at Blizzard Beach. Whichever park you choose, I'm sure you'll love it.

tinkgurl

01-28-2009, 08:13 PM

Hey girl, all that Disney stuff is so cute!

bluechic03

01-28-2009, 09:21 PM

Hello there! I'm joining in after your post on my PTR! I'm going for my B-day too, have you decided what you're going to get for the birthday promotion? I think I'm gonna go for the giftcard with all the park time we will have with the 4/3 deal....

tinkerbell87512

01-28-2009, 09:46 PM

I love all the Disney stuff!! I have a few towel animals too, that we've saved over the years. And we have that same picture frame, the wood one w/the swirly silver Mickeys on it. We bought it this past trip. I love it!

You will LOVE the Baggalini. We have it in tan, DH carries it but it holds SO much, and that pocket on the strap is great for all kinds of things!!!

Thanks!

I can't wait to try out the bag at the parks! I think it's really going to be perfect!

I like the bag! I looked at those once, but then I figured that most of the time while travelling, I'll have my camera bag too, and my camera would not fit in one of those! :rotfl:

I love all your Disney stuff. I called one of my sisters in to show her, and said, "See, I'm not the only one!" She still laughed at me! I don't have much of my Disney stuff out, I put it all away and then when I buy a home, I'll have tons of it to bring out and it will feel brand new!

Looks like a fun trip. I've been debating going over March, but I've been really good at trying to budget myself, and a trip just wouldn't help. Although, if I happened to get the pin for the $500 gift card I've been hearing about, I would jump on that!

Lilo is adorable too!

My DN and I went to Typhoon Lagoon, it was fun. From what I hear, Typhoon Lagoon is a more lush and less pavementy so if it's really hot, it's extremely hot at Blizzard Beach. Whichever park you choose, I'm sure you'll love it.

Haha your sister must think I'm crazy! But hey I say some people have other hobbies and collections. I just have Disney! :goodvibes

I've been doing a good job at budgeting myself. Specially with the economy. But hey sometimes you have to splurge..you only live once right?! :rolleyes:

Thanks for the tip on Typhoon Lagoon! I still don't know which one to pick. And to tell you the truth I most likely wont choose till the day off.

Hey girl, all that Disney stuff is so cute!

Thanks girl!

Hello there! I'm joining in after your post on my PTR! I'm going for my B-day too, have you decided what you're going to get for the birthday promotion? I think I'm gonna go for the giftcard with all the park time we will have with the 4/3 deal....

Thanks for joining in! I'm doing the giftcard as well. It just doesn't make sense to get the fastpass.

Disneyfan71

01-28-2009, 09:48 PM

I love all your Disney stuff...My DW has the Beauty and the Beast snow globe too :)

tinkerbell87512

01-29-2009, 09:28 PM

I love all your Disney stuff...My DW has the Beauty and the Beast snow globe too :)

Thanks!!!

I love that snowglobe. I went a little crazy last year with all the snowglobes. I ended up getting the Beauty and the beast one, Aladdin and Cinderella. Oh and a smaller one! :rolleyes:

lauren_elizabeth

01-29-2009, 09:36 PM

tinkerbell87512

01-29-2009, 09:57 PM

I think you're really going to like using your Baggallini! I took mine back out today & totally forgot just how much space and how many pockets it really has! It can hold SO much!

I love your Disney collection! The snowglobes are all so pretty :) And Lilo! Such a cutie!

I'm really excited to try it out. I'm actually going into Boston on Sunday for some fun so maybe I'll try it there. Glad you like yours, it must be perfect for you specially with having to take stuff for Jake too!

Sorry I just missed you on AIM. Hopefully we can catch up this weekend! :)

lauren_elizabeth

01-30-2009, 10:00 AM

I'm really excited to try it out. I'm actually going into Boston on Sunday for some fun so maybe I'll try it there. Glad you like yours, it must be perfect for you specially with having to take stuff for Jake too!

Sorry I just missed you on AIM. Hopefully we can catch up this weekend! :)

Yeah, I love having it now with Jake! It's big enough to throw diapers, snacks & extra clothes in for him along with ALL of my junk! Now that's a big bag! :)

So, it looks like we'll be arriving on the 11th now, too! The 10th is Mother's Day and I had totally forgotten about plans with the family! I felt so bad. And then I got to thinking... I've always wanted to do Chef Mickey's on our arrival night, so I called this morning after I changed our dates and got a dinner reservation for 7:35 on Monday, May 11th. (That was the earliest they had since you can still book CM's 180 days out, so I snagged it.) I'm going to try calling again a few times to see if something earlier opens up, but if not it doesn't matter! Would you want to join us? We'd love if you did!

lauren_elizabeth

01-30-2009, 10:12 PM

And guess what else?!?!

THE MAY PARK HOURS ARE OUT!!!!! :cheer2: :thumbsup2

tinkerbell87512

01-30-2009, 11:18 PM

Yeah, I love having it now with Jake! It's big enough to throw diapers, snacks & extra clothes in for him along with ALL of my junk! Now that's a big bag! :)

So, it looks like we'll be arriving on the 11th now, too! The 10th is Mother's Day and I had totally forgotten about plans with the family! I felt so bad. And then I got to thinking... I've always wanted to do Chef Mickey's on our arrival night, so I called this morning after I changed our dates and got a dinner reservation for 7:35 on Monday, May 11th. (That was the earliest they had since you can still book CM's 180 days out, so I snagged it.) I'm going to try calling again a few times to see if something earlier opens up, but if not it doesn't matter! Would you want to join us? We'd love if you did!

Wow that really is a lot of stuff! That's good that it got the 'mom approval'!

I was thinking of flying in on the 10th too but then like you realized it was mothers day. so that was a no go!

That's awesome about Chef Mickey's, I totally forgot that was still a 180 day adr. That would be so much fun to join you guys!!!

I'll be calling next week for the Turf adr so I will let you know about the time I got. I doubt there will be any issues with 5:30 like we talked about. :goodvibes

And guess what else?!?!

THE MAY PARK HOURS ARE OUT!!!!! :cheer2: :thumbsup2

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: I'm going to check em out now! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

tinkerbell87512

01-31-2009, 06:15 PM

Wohooo 100 days to go! Tomorrow it's double down to double digits!!!

Gotta run to the store now but I'll be back later tonight with an update! :cheer2: :cheer2:

lauren_elizabeth

01-31-2009, 06:56 PM

Wow that really is a lot of stuff! That's good that it got the 'mom approval'!

I was thinking of flying in on the 10th too but then like you realized it was mothers day. so that was a no go!

That's awesome about Chef Mickey's, I totally forgot that was still a 180 day adr. That would be so much fun to join you guys!!!

I'll be calling next week for the Turf adr so I will let you know about the time I got. I doubt there will be any issues with 5:30 like we talked about. :goodvibes

I'm so excited about going to Chef Mickey's on our 1st night! I just really think it'll get that Disney Spirit even higher! :goodvibes If that's even possible! WOO HOO!

And yeah, there shouldn't be a problem getting the 5:30 ADR time for Turf Club! Especially if you call on the 90-day mark. (Feb 10th!)

Wohooo 100 days to go! Tomorrow it's double down to double digits!!!

Gotta run to the store now but I'll be back later tonight with an update! :cheer2: :cheer2:

Double digits tomorrow?!?! Time is going to fly by! :cheer2:
Can't wait to read your new update!

tinkerbell87512

01-31-2009, 09:38 PM

Yay so it's 100 days from my trip and from here on out the time is gonna fly! or at least that's what I keep telling myself. :rolleyes:

I spent my day cleaning out my closet and let me tell you it was bad. :faint: I'm so glad it's done and nice and clean. But during my cleaning breaks I started putting together a planning binder! I even printed out a little color coded park hour sheet. Speaking of the park hours I'm so glad they are out! When I was looking at them today I noticed that Wishes and Spectro magic are cut wayyyyy back and wont be everynight. I'm so bummed because a night that they wont be shown is the night of my birthday. Hopefully Disney will change their minds and show it everynight!

Some other news- Lauren made ADR's for Chef Mickeys on the 11th and she invited me along with her! (Thanks for the invite girl!) I have never been there and wouldn't do that solo. That's the only thing that was really uncomfortable as a solo is the character dinners. I did one and that was enough for me solo. I'm so excited to try it out since so many people have this place as a "trip tradition" and love it!

Well that's all the news I have for now. I'll try to keep this tr interesting and add some other exciting things into it. Like I mentioned in another post I'm heading to Boston tomorrow so I'll take some pictures and share with you on here! Nope it's not related to Disney but it will help pass the time and give you something to read. :lmao: Hope you all are having a good weekend!!! :goodvibes

tinkerbell87512

01-31-2009, 09:41 PM

I'm so excited about going to Chef Mickey's on our 1st night! I just really think it'll get that Disney Spirit even higher! :goodvibes If that's even possible! WOO HOO!

And yeah, there shouldn't be a problem getting the 5:30 ADR time for Turf Club! Especially if you call on the 90-day mark. (Feb 10th!)

Double digits tomorrow?!?! Time is going to fly by! :cheer2:
Can't wait to read your new update!

I'm so excited too!!! After a day of traveling it will be a great way to celebrate getting to Disney World!

Ohhh and the 90 day mark is marked on my calendar no worries!!! I'll be on the phone with them that night for sure!

DisneyFreak06

01-31-2009, 09:52 PM

tinkerbell87512

02-01-2009, 08:29 PM

OOH!! So fun you're going to Chef Mickey's with Lauren! I took my DN and we just loved it! I didn't do any TS meals on my solo trip, let alone a character meal, so you've got two up on me for those. Maybe my next trip I'll try at least a TS. Or maybe a character meal. For my trip that I cancelled, I had booked Crystal Palace and the Rose and Crown. Oh well, maybe some day.

Close to double digits! :cheer2:

I'm wicked excited! I think we are going to have a blast! It will most definatly get us even more excited to be at WDW! :cheer2:

I'm still so bummed you had to cancel your last trip. Hopefully someday we will be down at the same time! But whenever you go try a TS meal! The CM's are great and most of them will chat with you. :goodvibes

Leleluvsdis

02-01-2009, 08:40 PM

I'm glad I found you PTR!!! I'm going in May as well May 8-16 to be exact. Won't be going to a birthday, but will be enjoying the trip just the same! Can't wait to here more!!!

tinkerbell87512

02-02-2009, 08:15 PM

So as I mentioned before yesterday my family and I went into Boston and I took a few pictures to share with you all! It was my brother's birthday so my dad and 2 brothers went to the Celtics game while my mom and I headed over to Quincy market for some shopping. I live about an hour from the city and I love going into it since I don't get to go too often. My mom and I just kind of poked around nothing really caught our eye. So if you are interested here is a little photo tour of Quincy market. :goodvibes

Walking over to the market from the TD Banknorth Garden.
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Quincy Market...
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2112/175/55/42407784/n42407784_34695027_8845.jpg

Inside that main building is this...
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2112/175/55/42407784/n42407784_34695035_9101.jpg
All different food booths. Seriously it smells so good in there. They have everything from fresh seafood, sushi, Ben and Jerry's, Smoothie bar, and different bakerys. If you are hungry this is the place to go!

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2112/175/55/42407784/n42407784_34695034_8855.jpg

They even have a Croc's store!
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2112/175/55/42407784/n42407784_34695037_9619.jpg

If you know anything about Celtic's history you know who this guy is!
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2112/175/55/42407784/n42407784_34695039_123.jpg

Looking down one side of the marketplace...
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2112/175/55/42407784/n42407784_34695040_382.jpg

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2112/175/55/42407784/n42407784_34695041_642.jpg

Some inside carts..
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2112/175/55/42407784/n42407784_34695042_900.jpg

Not the official Cheers restraunt but it's the market version. The real Cheers is across town.
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2112/175/55/42407784/n42407784_34695043_1161.jpg

Greetings...
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2112/175/55/42407784/n42407784_34695044_1430.jpg

The Hard Rock
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2112/175/55/42407784/n42407784_34695045_1690.jpg

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2112/175/55/42407784/n42407784_34695046_1959.jpg

Love the crazy looking buildings in the city.
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2112/175/55/42407784/n42407784_34695049_2775.jpg

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2112/175/55/42407784/n42407784_34695051_3335.jpg

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2112/175/55/42407784/n42407784_34695053_3895.jpg

The Garden...(Where all the basketball games, hockey games and concerts happen)
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2112/175/55/42407784/n42407784_34695055_4452.jpg

View of the city from the car.
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2112/175/55/42407784/n42407784_34695056_4729.jpg

All in all it was such a fun day. The weather was good sunny and not too cold. I wish I had a reason to head into the City more since it's so different than where I live. It's crazy how different it is from my town but only an hour away. I hope I'm not sounding too crazy...lol if you can't tell I'm a small town girl who loves the city life! :upsidedow Anyway I hope you all enjoyed this Boston update! Be back soon with a Disney update...98 more days to go!

tinkerbell87512

02-02-2009, 08:27 PM

Oops sorry double post! Still 98 days haha!

tinkerbell87512

02-02-2009, 08:30 PM

I'm glad I found you PTR!!! I'm going in May as well May 8-16 to be exact. Won't be going to a birthday, but will be enjoying the trip just the same! Can't wait to here more!!!

Thanks for joining in! I'm gonna head over to your PTR! :goodvibes

kellbelle0618

02-02-2009, 11:53 PM

lauren_elizabeth

02-03-2009, 09:25 AM

Aw, I love all the Boston pictures! And I totally know what you mean about it being so different then the town you live in, but so close! That's how Washington DC is to us! :thumbsup2

WOO HOO! The countdown numbers are getting lower & lower! May will be here before we know it!

jewels1916

02-03-2009, 09:31 AM

tinkerbell87512

02-03-2009, 09:41 AM

How exciting for you to be able to go for your birthday!! I am jealous...I wish I was able to go for my birthday this year, but between planning a wedding, a move, and a trip to Disney in December it just isn't going to work out.

Thanks for joining in! You have so much exciting things going on in the near future!!! Specially the wedding!!! Ohhh and I'm still excited to read about the engagement on your TR. :goodvibes

Aw, I love all the Boston pictures! And I totally know what you mean about it being so different then the town you live in, but so close! That's how Washington DC is to us! :thumbsup2

WOO HOO! The countdown numbers are getting lower & lower! May will be here before we know it!

Ohh I love DC! I went there once 5 or 6 years ago and it was so much fun. I just love all that history to.

Girl only 97 days to go and we will be there! :drive:

tinkerbell87512

02-03-2009, 09:43 AM

Boston...brr...soooo cold....love the pics! I never get to go to Boston for fun. Only for work. Boo. So I am living through your pics. And it's snowing here right now, so it isn't that hard to at least get the cold part down! :)

It actually wasn't too cold on Sunday maybe 40 degrees or so. Kinda sad when I think thats warm. :rolleyes:

Ugh that stinks it's snowing there. It's supposto start here sometime today. I wish spring would hurry up and come. :flower3:

wdwgirl03

02-03-2009, 09:50 AM

It actually wasn't too cold on Sunday maybe 40 degrees or so. Kinda sad when I think thats warm. :rolleyes:

haha, that makes me laugh only because I'm the same way. It was soooooo cold here for a while and over the weekend it was in the 30s. It felt like a heat wave! And this weekend it's supposed to get up to 40! :lmao: :rolleyes:

I love the pictures from Boston...I would love to visit there some day. It seems like a really neat city.

bbangel

02-03-2009, 01:17 PM

Love the Boston photos. Definately on my list of cities to visit. Found it kind of funny to see the TD Bank signs since it is a Canadian bank!

DisneyFreak06

02-03-2009, 03:15 PM

Great pictures! I've heard Boston is a really beautiful city, but I've never been. I dated a guy for 6 years who lived in Boston as a child, and he never took me! :sad2: We're still really good friends, after looking at those pictures, maybe I'll ask him to take me now! :rotfl:

kellbelle0618

02-03-2009, 04:29 PM

Oh that's right!! I do still need to post our engagement story. I will hopefully try to do that tonight...I have want to show ya'll pictures though, so I will have to figure that out first! princess:

Jennifer48

02-03-2009, 04:37 PM

:cool1: for double digits!

Inside that main building is this...
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2112/175/55/42407784/n42407784_34695035_9101.jpg
All different food booths. Seriously it smells so good in there. They have everything from fresh seafood, sushi, Ben and Jerry's, Smoothie bar, and different bakerys. If you are hungry this is the place to go!

They even have a Croc's store!
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2112/175/55/42407784/n42407784_34695037_9619.jpg

If you know anything about Celtic's history you know who this guy is!
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2112/175/55/42407784/n42407784_34695039_123.jpg

They have the BESTEST cannolis at Quincy Mahket. Mmmmm so good! :goodvibes

I didn't know there was a Croc store now! I'm going to have to get back down there! Its only about 30 minutes from where I live but I usually take the train which means a 45-60 minute ride. I hate driving in Boston.

Red Auerbach!! :goodvibes

tinkerbell87512

02-03-2009, 10:43 PM

haha, that makes me laugh only because I'm the same way. It was soooooo cold here for a while and over the weekend it was in the 30s. It felt like a heat wave! And this weekend it's supposed to get up to 40! :lmao: :rolleyes:

I love the pictures from Boston...I would love to visit there some day. It seems like a really neat city.

Wohooooo in the 40's!!!! :cheer2: Ugh haha I'm so ready for spring...bring on the 70's and 80's!!!

Love the Boston photos. Definately on my list of cities to visit. Found it kind of funny to see the TD Bank signs since it is a Canadian bank!

Ohhh I never knew TD Banknorth was a Canadian bank. Cool! :thumbsup2 If you ever come to Boston let me know! I'll show ya around!

Great pictures! I've heard Boston is a really beautiful city, but I've never been. I dated a guy for 6 years who lived in Boston as a child, and he never took me! :sad2: We're still really good friends, after looking at those pictures, maybe I'll ask him to take me now! :rotfl:

Ohhh you must have him take you! It's a lot of fun, lots to do. Plus if you can you gotta head over to Yawkey way and Fenway park to take in a sox game! If you come let me know!!!!

Oh that's right!! I do still need to post our engagement story. I will hopefully try to do that tonight...I have want to show ya'll pictures though, so I will have to figure that out first! princess:

Can't wait to hear all about it and see the pics!

:cool1: for double digits!

They have the BESTEST cannolis at Quincy Mahket. Mmmmm so good! :goodvibes

I didn't know there was a Croc store now! I'm going to have to get back down there! Its only about 30 minutes from where I live but I usually take the train which means a 45-60 minute ride. I hate driving in Boston.

Red Auerbach!! :goodvibes

Haha first of all I love how you said mahket! I use to live in MA when I was little and all of my other family still does. Anytime we have a family get together and were talking my MA accent comes out wicked bad! :lmao: It's really funny. I've never tried the cannolis though I guess I'll have to go back and try them! :upsidedow

Yea the Croc store wasn't there the last time I went. But it's pretty big and on the left side of the market all the way at the end.

Yuppers it's Red!!!

tinkerbell87512

02-05-2009, 06:06 PM

lauren_elizabeth

02-05-2009, 07:33 PM

95 days to go and some exciting news...Wishes is being shown EVERY night in May! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: I'm so excited! There is something about this show that just gets me everytime and it's my favorite show if you couldn't tell. lol I just wanted to share the excitement!

SERIOUSLY?!?! That's SO exciting! We should totally go see Spectro and Wishes after Chef Mickey's on our first night there since we have the 5:15 seating now! :goodvibes

95 more daaaaaayysssss!

tinkerbell87512

02-05-2009, 08:31 PM

SERIOUSLY?!?! That's SO exciting! We should totally go see Spectro and Wishes after Chef Mickey's on our first night there since we have the 5:15 seating now! :goodvibes

95 more daaaaaayysssss!

Sounds good to me!!! I was going to text you and tell you wishes and spectro was every night but I didn't want to bother you! :flower3:

DisneyFreak06

02-05-2009, 08:39 PM

:cheer2: I'm very happy! It sucks that the economy is so bad that people are losing jobs and everything. Disney is so magical that I hate to think that the economy affects WDW too!

tinkerbell87512

02-05-2009, 08:50 PM

:cheer2: I'm very happy! It sucks that the economy is so bad that people are losing jobs and everything. Disney is so magical that I hate to think that the economy affects WDW too!

Ugh it's awful. I think it's really hitting home now with people that we are in a bad situation. Last year at this time when they were talking about the recession people were refusing to believe it. Sadly as so many are losing their jobs the reality is hitting hard. I just feel so badly for everyone in that situation. Disney is being hit really hard they said they lost 30+% first quarter. Hopefully the economy will start to turn around. :confused3

DisneyFreak06

02-05-2009, 09:12 PM

lauren_elizabeth

02-05-2009, 10:05 PM

Sounds good to me!!! I was going to text you and tell you wishes and spectro was every night but I didn't want to bother you! :flower3:

Spectro is every night, too?! YAAYYY!!

And girl, you can text me whenever you want! I mean it!

tinkerbell87512

02-06-2009, 07:59 AM

It really is scary. I guess I'm pretty lucky, even though I don't have a full contract. I have a job until June, and then come hiring time, I'm not sure. I will get something, and even just subbing, I'm sure I will be okay. They are always in need of subs, especially in French Immersion, which is what I teach. I have a friend who works in a call center, he's been there for 9 years, and he's really scared for his job. They've been cutting like crazy. It really is all over the place. It's scary to think about how many people are suffering because of it.

Oh man I hope you can get a new contract! There are so many nurses and teachers being let go around here. Those are jobs that everyone things are so secure. Now everyone is at risk. :guilty:

Spectro is every night, too?! YAAYYY!!

And girl, you can text me whenever you want! I mean it!

I believe so. I'll have to check that again.

Same goes for u too, text me anytime! Ohhhh and I forgot to ask you, did you decide to upgrade?

lauren_elizabeth

02-06-2009, 08:06 AM

Oh man I hope you can get a new contract! There are so many nurses and teachers being let go around here. Those are jobs that everyone things are so secure. Now everyone is at risk. :guilty:

I believe so. I'll have to check that again.

Same goes for u too, text me anytime! Ohhhh and I forgot to ask you, did you decide to upgrade?

I did upgrade, but not to AKL. We're staying at Caribbean Beach :goodvibes It'll be nice to have the fridge and extra space. And I'm looking forward to spending some time on the beach!

tinkerbell87512

02-08-2009, 11:48 AM

92 more days and Some exciting news...I did my taxes last night and turns out I'm getting a bigger refund than I thought! :cheer2:

Now where to spend some of that extra money? Lauren and I were talking a few days ago about her wanting to upgrade to a different level of resorts. I thought it wouldn't be worth it for me since I really don't need the extra space and Pop century has always been just fine for me. I stayed at CBR last year for one night before a cruise and that's the only time I've ever stayed at a MOD. Well now I looked up the same package I have now just at an MOD resort and it's only $200 more. Thats a good deal and most likely the cheapest I would ever be able to stay at an MOD for the length of stay I have. Plus I was looking at the Coronado Springs resort and it looks beautiful. This is the longest on property trip I've done so there will be more downtime to hang at the resort and relax. I don't know though is it worth the extra $200? So I came to get some opinions!!! What would you guys do? :goodvibes

tinkerbell87512

02-08-2009, 11:50 AM

I did upgrade, but not to AKL. We're staying at Caribbean Beach :goodvibes It'll be nice to have the fridge and extra space. And I'm looking forward to spending some time on the beach!

How exciting!!! I've been thinking of upgrading to CSR and giving a mod another shot.

The beaches are beautiful at CBR you will love them!

bbangel

02-08-2009, 01:39 PM

wdwgirl03

02-08-2009, 02:27 PM

Julie Mouse

02-08-2009, 03:19 PM

Hey - time is flying for you, Cheryl! Reading about you and Megan made me want to do my taxes - I'm getting a lot more back than I expected, too. Woo Hoo! I stayed at the Caribbean Beach resort last May. It was a beautiful resort. My room was pretty. It was nice walking by the lake every morning. There was a cute little duck family that I would pass every day, and all sorts of neat birds hanging out by the main building. They did have a long beach, and it was fun walking in the sand. The food court was themed so that it looked like you were outside. I did enjoy it. One thing I wasn't expecting was how isolated I felt. That resort is really spread out (I think Coronado Springs is similar). They have about 9 bus stops, so it's nice to get dropped off and picked up close to your room, but I think I actually like the hustle and bustle of the All Star resort I stayed at in October better. (I still haven't stayed at Pop - maybe this December). I liked that the All Star bus dropped us off right by the door to the gift shop. I would feel exhausted at the end of the day, and walking through the gift shop would perk me up. I also liked that the food court was right there, even if I just wanted to pick up a napkin and fork for my leftover dessert to take to my room. I also liked walking to my room past the All Star main pool, and seeing all the little kids splashing and playing at 10:00 at night. At the Caribbean Beach resort, the main pool, and of course, the food court, were way far away from my room. It was a long walk down there every morning to get coffee. I don't know - I think I just spend so much time by myself anymore that I like the livelihood of the value resorts. It adds something to the vacation for me. I know that you can request preferred rooms at the moderates, as well, which would make it closer to the action. I would definitely do that next time. I tried to upgrade at the last minute last May, but they were all booked. Anyway . . . . :wave2:

lauren_elizabeth

02-08-2009, 03:23 PM

I say go for it! Especially since it's a longer stay. You can't beat the prices and I think having the fridge and stuff would be nice for snacks, etc. :thumbsup2

Hillary12.8.07

02-08-2009, 04:04 PM

Good for you, getting your taxes done already, AND getting more back!! We haven't done ours yet....bad.

That's a tough choice! I will say, that CSR is the one mod I'm REALLY wanting to try, seeing all the pictures of it, it does look beautiful! I know that its a pretty spread out resort, so if you are way out, you may have a ways to walk. Have you seen the pictures of the recently updated rooms though? AWESOME. I'd be tempted too, but, I know how much you also love Pop. Is it worth the money, is the main thing. Is there anything else you could or would rather spend the extra money on? Touch choice, but hey, either way you go, its Disney and you'll have a blast!

DisneyFreak06

02-08-2009, 04:25 PM

Ooh! A possible upgrade! I've only stayed at Pop, so I can't help with opinions, sorry. I did have 2 nights booked at POFQ for December, but you know what happened with that one! :sad: I'm hoping for a trip this summer, which I'll probably stay the most at Pop, but I'm thinking I might add a night or two either at an All Star, or maybe at POFQ. I think it's the connection to French that I like about that one. Take lots of pictures no matter what you choose! LOL

tinkerbell87512

02-08-2009, 04:49 PM

I did a bit of a walkabout around Port Orleans and it looked pretty neat so maybe check that one out as well. I've heard the CBR and CSR are nice resorts but more geared to convention people as opposed to Disney people.

I just did my taxes too and am looking forward to my refund!

Looking at the Disney site POFQ and PORS are sold out. The only thing that I can get is a King bed room at CSR or a pirate room at CBR.

Yay for getting your refund soon too!

Unfortunately we've never stayed at Coronado Springs so I can't help you there. But one thing that I've always enjoyed doing is visiting/staying at all the different resorts. If you think you are going to be spending more time at the resort since you're staying longer, I say go for it!

I'm leaning toward it. I actually have a pro/con list going! :rolleyes: It would be so exciting to stay somewhere new.

Hey - time is flying for you, Cheryl! Reading about you and Megan made me want to do my taxes - I'm getting a lot more back than I expected, too. Woo Hoo! I stayed at the Caribbean Beach resort last May. It was a beautiful resort. My room was pretty. It was nice walking by the lake every morning. There was a cute little duck family that I would pass every day, and all sorts of neat birds hanging out by the main building. They did have a long beach, and it was fun walking in the sand. The food court was themed so that it looked like you were outside. I did enjoy it. One thing I wasn't expecting was how isolated I felt. That resort is really spread out (I think Coronado Springs is similar). They have about 9 bus stops, so it's nice to get dropped off and picked up close to your room, but I think I actually like the hustle and bustle of the All Star resort I stayed at in October better. (I still haven't stayed at Pop - maybe this December). I liked that the All Star bus dropped us off right by the door to the gift shop. I would feel exhausted at the end of the day, and walking through the gift shop would perk me up. I also liked that the food court was right there, even if I just wanted to pick up a napkin and fork for my leftover dessert to take to my room. I also liked walking to my room past the All Star main pool, and seeing all the little kids splashing and playing at 10:00 at night. At the Caribbean Beach resort, the main pool, and of course, the food court, were way far away from my room. It was a long walk down there every morning to get coffee. I don't know - I think I just spend so much time by myself anymore that I like the livelihood of the value resorts. It adds something to the vacation for me. I know that you can request preferred rooms at the moderates, as well, which would make it closer to the action. I would definitely do that next time. I tried to upgrade at the last minute last May, but they were all booked. Anyway . . . . :wave2:

Hey Julie! That's awesome you are getting more than you thought too! I had the same thing happen to me at CBR last year too. I felt like I was really on my 'own' and didn't see anyone around. I figure this time I'll like that since I thinking of having a non park day and will like relaxing at the quiet resort. I know what you mean though about the values! I love seeing all the people around.

How is your planning going for Disneyland? You must be getting so excited! Are you and Megan still meeting up? Your going to have a blast!

I say go for it! Especially since it's a longer stay. You can't beat the prices and I think having the fridge and stuff would be nice for snacks, etc. :thumbsup2

I'm really thinking about it. You are so right about the prices!!!

Good for you, getting your taxes done already, AND getting more back!! We haven't done ours yet....bad.

That's a tough choice! I will say, that CSR is the one mod I'm REALLY wanting to try, seeing all the pictures of it, it does look beautiful! I know that its a pretty spread out resort, so if you are way out, you may have a ways to walk. Have you seen the pictures of the recently updated rooms though? AWESOME. I'd be tempted too, but, I know how much you also love Pop. Is it worth the money, is the main thing. Is there anything else you could or would rather spend the extra money on? Touch choice, but hey, either way you go, its Disney and you'll have a blast!

The pictures look beautiful of the new CSR rooms! I do love Pop but I think I'm ready for a change (for one trip at least). I wouldn't normally be thinking of changing but where the 4/3 deal is out it really cuts the price of the MOD which I wouldn't normally pay the price for.

Ooh! A possible upgrade! I've only stayed at Pop, so I can't help with opinions, sorry. I did have 2 nights booked at POFQ for December, but you know what happened with that one! :sad: I'm hoping for a trip this summer, which I'll probably stay the most at Pop, but I'm thinking I might add a night or two either at an All Star, or maybe at POFQ. I think it's the connection to French that I like about that one. Take lots of pictures no matter what you choose! LOL

POFQ looks so beautiful! I do agree with you I would love to stay there (and I think it does have to do with the French connection)! Lol and you know me there will be TONS of pictures! No worries there!!!

Julie Mouse

02-08-2009, 05:55 PM

lauren_elizabeth

02-08-2009, 05:56 PM

And oh! I was looking at pictures of CSR and the new refurbished rooms are GORGEOUS!

tinkerbell87512

02-08-2009, 06:26 PM

Hey again Cheryl :) I look at Disneyland hotels every day. My sister and I have decided that we definitely won't go in May, so I am going to miss Megan and her mom :guilty: We found out that because Disneyland is in a residential area, they cannot have nightly fireworks until school is out in mid-June, and that they rarely have nightly parades in the off season, too. So . . . I put in for the third week in July. That is when I went there last year, and the weather was gorgeous. It isn't humid like in Orlando, and most of the day was in the 70s - it would just hit the 80s for an hour and cool off again. My sister has to wait until her husband gets his annual bonus in February, and she's having some health problems. I may end up going solo again, which would be fine. I can't wait to get back to WDW at Christmastime. I'm hoping they run some more great sales later in the year. That will probably be a solo trip, too.

Ohhh that's a bummer that you are going to miss each other. I never knew that about the fireworks. It makes sense that they can't do them. Wow and no parades nightly?

I'm so sorry to hear about your sisters health issues. I hope shes getting better soon. Hopefully she will be able to join you. :goodvibes

And oh! I was looking at pictures of CSR and the new refurbished rooms are GORGEOUS!

I know! I think my decision is made :rolleyes:

lauren_elizabeth

02-09-2009, 11:23 AM

I know! I think my decision is made :rolleyes:

Let me know if you switch over to CSR!

DisneyFreak06

02-09-2009, 12:20 PM

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Leleluvsdis

02-09-2009, 12:29 PM

Jennifer48

02-09-2009, 02:13 PM

I think I would think of other things I could do with the $200 and think will I really spend that much time at the resort? I personally would go with the value. You could get something really nice for $200, maybe something from aribas brothers, or a nice piece of jewelry.

I agree. I'd use the money for a TS meal or a souvie that you had your eye on before but was a bit expensive. But thats just my opinion. :goodvibes

tinkerbell87512

02-09-2009, 07:50 PM

Haha so now I feel dumb! So I called Disney reservations to switch my resort to CSR and well first let me say I was on hold for 30 minutes because my ressie wouldn't open (I guess they are doing some computer updates). It was totally fine with me because I was just listening to the Disney music. :goodvibes So when my reservation finally opened she went to upgrade my resort and told me my new balance and it didn't match the price I was getting online. She said they were having some pricing issues and she would do it again. Still she came up with the same price. It then dawned on me why I was getting a cheaper price...I forgot to add the dining plan on the price I was getting online. So that $200 difference is really $403. Not such a good deal. The girl was so nice about it and understood why I would jump for a $200 deal but that wasn't the case. So needless to say I'm still at Pop which is still exciting none the less. Now to figure out how to spend the extra money!

I still keep going back to the Seaworld idea. I went there once when I was 5 and I don't remember it at all. I wouldn't really trust myself with the Lynx bus...my biggest fear is that I would miss the bus and be stranded. So looking at mears it's $18 roundtrip and they pick you up at your resort and drop you off at the gate. Another thing I like is you have them pick you up anytime you want.

Hmmm what to do, what to do.

tinkerbell87512

02-09-2009, 07:54 PM

Let me know if you switch over to CSR!

Lol you know the story! Didn't work out. haha

Check out my rotating banner! :dance3: :cheer2: :banana: :yay: :woohoo:

Wohoooooooo!!!!!! How exciting! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

I think I would think of other things I could do with the $200 and think will I really spend that much time at the resort? I personally would go with the value. You could get something really nice for $200, maybe something from aribas brothers, or a nice piece of jewelry.

Thanks for the insite! The switch didn't work out anyway.

I agree. I'd use the money for a TS meal or a souvie that you had your eye on before but was a bit expensive. But thats just my opinion. :goodvibes

Thanks for the opinion! I'm thinking seaworld now. :goodvibes

DisneyFreak06

02-09-2009, 07:58 PM

tinkerbell87512

02-09-2009, 08:24 PM

Sea World would be so much fun! I've never been anywhere but Disney in Orlando, I'd love to be able to take some more time and do some other parks, as long as I have enough time to do Disney! Go for SeaWorld! $18 round trip doesn't sound too bad for transportation.

Yea $18 dollars isnt bad. The lynx bus is like $1.50 but like I said I'm so afraid of being stranded. And I like the fact that Mears is there when you want them to be.

Leleluvsdis

02-09-2009, 08:26 PM

tinkerbell87512

02-09-2009, 08:34 PM

I would def do seaworld!!! We always make seaworld a day in our disney trips!!! It is so much fun, and completely different from anyother theme park.

It looks amazing from the website! The park is open from 9-5 do you think you can get a lot of the park done in that amount of time?

lauren_elizabeth

02-12-2009, 10:04 AM

Leleluvsdis

02-12-2009, 02:37 PM

It looks amazing from the website! The park is open from 9-5 do you think you can get a lot of the park done in that amount of time?

Absolutly!!! Everything is laid out very well, and it is very easy to just flow from attraction to attraction.

tinkerbell87512

02-12-2009, 08:19 PM

Guess who's back at Pop?!?

The more I thought about it, the more I realized how much I love it. :love: We've stayed there the past few trips & it just seems like part of our Disney trips.

I should have known this was going to happen! :lmao:

I know what you mean! Pop just feels like 'home'. Simple and fun! I'm excited you are back there. Are you still in prefered?

Absolutly!!! Everything is laid out very well, and it is very easy to just flow from attraction to attraction.

Awesome! I'm so excited! :banana:

tinkerbell87512

02-12-2009, 08:47 PM

So the 90 day mark has come and gone...I'm down to 88 days to be exact! I called the other day for the Turf Club grill reservation on the 12th and got 5:15 for a time! I figure this will give us enough time to eat and hang out then head over to the MK. :thumbsup2

Ohhh and the more I look into Sea world the more I can't wait! From what I can see you can feed dolphins and sting rays which I've ALWAYS wanted to do! I'm sure there must be an extra fee but can't seem the prices anywhere. Do any of you know? Also is there special times to do this? I was a little skeptical about leaving WDW to head to another park but the whole park looks beautiful. I'm so in to all the sea life and creatures that this will be perfect for me! I'm thinking of going on the Wed the 13th so hopefully it wont be too packed since it's mid-week.

Hopefully sometime this weekend if I have some down time I can try and plan out my park days. I can't believe it's already 88 days left. It's going by so fast!!! :goodvibes

wdwgirl03

02-13-2009, 12:03 PM

DisneyDreams21

02-15-2009, 03:38 PM

Hi Cheryl! Thought I'd pop over from the May WDW Meet thread and say hello. There is likely to be a good group of us at POP. I think we'll have to plan to celebrate your b'day all week--Disney style. Mine is in April but May trips just work better for me.

We are under 3 months now : )

tinkerbell87512

02-15-2009, 08:04 PM

Yeah, you can feed the dolphins and stingrays. I'm not sure of the cost and I think you can only do it at certain times (atleast that's how it was for the sealions). You'll really enjoy Sea World...it really is a nice park. :thumbsup2

Wow Sealions too?! Sounds great! Thanks so much for your help and info I'm really looking forward to it!

Hi Cheryl! Thought I'd pop over from the May WDW Meet thread and say hello. There is likely to be a good group of us at POP. I think we'll have to plan to celebrate your b'day all week--Disney style. Mine is in April but May trips just work better for me.

We are under 3 months now : )

Hi Robin! Thanks for coming over! I'm excited to meet everyone I think we are going to have a blast. I didn't realize there were so many staying at Pop!

Getting close now!

tinkerbell87512

02-17-2009, 07:32 PM

83 more days!

With the countdown getting smaller I figured I better start planning my park days. So this is what I've come to but I'm sure this will change about 100 times before May.

Monday (11th)

Arrive at Pop century
Downtown Disney depending on time
Dinner at Chef Mickey's with Lauren and Jake
Magic Kingdom

Tuesday (12th)
Epcot
Dinner at Turf Club with Lauren and Jake
Magic Kingdom

Wednesday (13th)
Sea World
Back around 6:30ish (I'm assuming)
Resort Hopping-Checking out the Boardwalk!

Thursday (14th)
Animal Kingdom
MGM and catching Fantasmic

Friday (15th)
Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach
Dis meet at the Poly-I think there may be other meets during the weekend too

Saturday (16th)
Downtown Disney
Epcot and catching Illuminations

Sunday (17th-last full day)
Animal Kingdom or MGM
Magic Kingdom

Monday (18th)
Epcot

Of course there will be breaks and spur of the moment plan changes. The only one I'm 100% sure about is the Seaworld day since I have to reserve the Mears transportation. I figure going on a Wed the park will be not as busy.

Well those are my plans as of now. I think they look pretty good. Looks like a lot but as a solo I can get around the parks pretty fast while still enjoying the little details. I can't believe pretty soon my countdown will be in the 70's. I'm so looking forward to Spring and heading down to Disney World! Well I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and Valentines day!!!! :lovestruc

Hillary12.8.07

02-17-2009, 09:18 PM

lauren_elizabeth

02-18-2009, 08:36 AM

I can't believe our trips are coming up so fast! Yaaaaay! Your plans look great! DTD on a Monday afternoon shouldn't be crowded at all & you'll probably be able to see alot without huge crowds. I think you're going to have a blast at SeaWorld, too!

jewels1916

02-18-2009, 11:18 AM

Your plans look really great, girl!

wdwgirl03

02-18-2009, 05:49 PM

Your plans look great so far. Man I am so jealous, I feel like I am the only one on here not going to Disney any time soon (well...as of right now, that could change. Hopefully it will!). :sad2: :sad2: I want a DIS meet. :guilty:

tinkerbell87512

02-18-2009, 07:07 PM

It's getting closer!! Your plans look good, how fun that you are going to Seaworld!! It's alot of fun, I haven't been in about 4 years but we loved it. It's not Disney, but still great, I can't wait to hear about it!

Thanks girl! I've been once (when I was 5). All I can remember is seeing the Shamu show and going up to the glass and having him spash water on the audience. I was so mad that I was soaking wet. Thats all I can remember from my trip to seaworld. :confused3

I can't believe our trips are coming up so fast! Yaaaaay! Your plans look great! DTD on a Monday afternoon shouldn't be crowded at all & you'll probably be able to see alot without huge crowds. I think you're going to have a blast at SeaWorld, too!

I know, I can't believe it either! Have you made out any plans or are you doing a spur of the moment plan?

I will most likely be hanging around the resort on that monday when I get there. My travel day is usually pretty early so I will probably want that time to relax before our dinner! :banana:

Your plans look really great, girl!

Thanks!!! :)

Your plans look great so far. Man I am so jealous, I feel like I am the only one on here not going to Disney any time soon (well...as of right now, that could change. Hopefully it will!). :sad2: :sad2: I want a DIS meet. :guilty:

Thanks girl! I'm sure you will have a trip in the works soon. Since you are DVC members! :woohoo: Maybe one for the summer?! :wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

wdwgirl03

02-18-2009, 10:12 PM

Thanks girl! I'm sure you will have a trip in the works soon. Since you are DVC members! :woohoo: Maybe one for the summer?! :wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

haha yes, thank goodness for DVC. :goodvibes :wizard: I don't think we'll be going in the summer since we all agree we couldn't take the heat there. :scared: :laughing: It's kind of funny though, my sister said she wants to go back (usually she is making fun of me for always saying that!) in May or next Jan. when she's done student teaching. I think May would probably be too soon but who knows what may come up...in the mean time I'll just have fun reading everyone's reports (and finishing mine...)!

tinkerbell87512

02-20-2009, 10:14 AM

Wohooo 80 days to go!!!! :banana:

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Any of you have exciting plans? I've been fighting a bad cold for the past couple days so I think this weekend I'm just going to relax. :cloud9:

Well hope you all have a wonderful Friday and great weekend! :banana:

tinkerbell87512

02-20-2009, 10:17 AM

haha yes, thank goodness for DVC. :goodvibes :wizard: I don't think we'll be going in the summer since we all agree we couldn't take the heat there. :scared: :laughing: It's kind of funny though, my sister said she wants to go back (usually she is making fun of me for always saying that!) in May or next Jan. when she's done student teaching. I think May would probably be too soon but who knows what may come up...in the mean time I'll just have fun reading everyone's reports (and finishing mine...)!

It does get super hot at WDW during the summer months. Oh and the crowds are super crazy!

That's funny your sister is asking to go back. She must have the Disney bug :woohoo:.

Megablocks

02-21-2009, 02:46 PM

Julie Mouse

02-21-2009, 08:19 PM

Hi Cheryl:

I have to tell you that I check your trip report almost every day even though I don't post anything. You are sooo close to your trip! I hope you are feeling better!

I finally booked a trip of my own - it's a Christmas trip to WDW. I got the offer that you probably got, too, for 40% off. I wanted to wait until the fall schedule came out for my college so that I would be sure finals would be all over with, and it finally was posted on-line this past week. I will be there from December 13 - 18th. Only 294 days to go :banana: :cool1:

DisneyFreak06

02-22-2009, 11:56 AM

Getting so close!! :banana: I like your schedule. Once you get back I'll see how your Sea World trip went and decide if I want to plan a day to go! My friend/ex bf has been thinking about joining me and if he comes, we'll take a longer trip, stay off site for part of it and do other things. But if he doesn't come, it's only Disney, but I may make it to SeaWorld if it works for you! :rotfl2:

tinkerbell87512

02-23-2009, 08:22 AM

Yay, I caught up! I'm going to try and remember the things that I wanted to comment on as I was reading.

Your bird is adorable! I have two cockatiels, but they're grumpy old men that don't really care for anyone but my dad and my sister. :rotfl2:

I loved your pictures from Quincy Market -- I LOVE it there. It's not very far from me. I hate driving in Boston, but it's on the orange line, and there is an orange line station in my city, so it's really easy to get to. I like going there and to the Commons just to take pictures.

I really like all your Disney snowglobes. I can't even tell you how tempted I was by several of them when I was down there. I had to keep on reminding myself that I don't have my own place yet and I really don't have any place for them in my room. That will definitely change whenever I move out.

Finally, I hope you feel better!! I think that there are yucky colds going around -- my sister was sick, and now my cousin has the flu. :sick:

Thanks! I'm feeling much better. There is so many bugs going around. Hopefully your sister and cousin get better soon!

I'm always tempted to by snowglobes (well actually ANYTHING) when I'm at WDW. I'm like you no room.

Thanks again for reading, Hope you had a good weekend!

Hi Cheryl:

I have to tell you that I check your trip report almost every day even though I don't post anything. You are sooo close to your trip! I hope you are feeling better!

I finally booked a trip of my own - it's a Christmas trip to WDW. I got the offer that you probably got, too, for 40% off. I wanted to wait until the fall schedule came out for my college so that I would be sure finals would be all over with, and it finally was posted on-line this past week. I will be there from December 13 - 18th. Only 294 days to go :banana: :cool1:

Thanks Julie! I'm feeling better. I spent the whole weekend at home just relaxing.

Thats so exciting you booked another trip! You are going to love all the Christmas decorations! Oh and that's awesome about that 40% code. Where are you going to stay? My mom actually got the code but gave it to me since she wont be taking a trip any time soon. I didn't use it though because I don't know whats going on after this trip. My friend's parents moved to Germany and we were thinking about going to visit them in August. Her mom is like a second mom to me and told us all we would need is the flight ticket and spending money. Were hoping to go in August but my friend is waiting for her school schedule to come out. We will see!

Hope you had a great weekend!!!

Getting so close!! :banana: I like your schedule. Once you get back I'll see how your Sea World trip went and decide if I want to plan a day to go! My friend/ex bf has been thinking about joining me and if he comes, we'll take a longer trip, stay off site for part of it and do other things. But if he doesn't come, it's only Disney, but I may make it to SeaWorld if it works for you! :rotfl2:

I'll make sure to take really good notes on my Sea World day for you! :) That will be exciting if your friend goes along with you. Would you stay off site for the whole trip? You must be getting so excited looking forward to TWO trips! :banana:

DisneyFreak06

02-23-2009, 02:20 PM

I'll make sure to take really good notes on my Sea World day for you! :) That will be exciting if your friend goes along with you. Would you stay off site for the whole trip? You must be getting so excited looking forward to TWO trips! :banana:

No way would I stay off site for the WHOLE trip! :lmao: I actually keep telling him that we could do the whole trip in Disney. Two weeks of the buy 4 get three deal would work for me! ;) I just don't know how hard it would be to be in Orlando and not be at Disney! If only he would make up his mind! I'm going to call today and switch my POFQ to All Star Movies, saves me $300 or so that I will spend on something else. I wish I could get Pop, but they're booked. I'll just stay at Pop for the short shopping trip to get my fix.

tinkerbell87512

02-24-2009, 09:33 PM

I know what you mean! I couldn't imagine staying in Orlando and not 'doing' Disney. That is just crazy talk! Two weeks for the 4/3 deal sounds so good! ;)

Keep calling and asking for Pop. People may cancel and then you can swipe up the room! Good luck!:thumbsup2

tinkerbell87512

02-25-2009, 09:07 AM

Wohooo 75 days! I've started making some must-do lists since it's getting close.

Here's what I have for the MK:

-The new move it shake it, celebrate it parade. I've seen pictures of this online. It looks like a lot of fun with the dancing in the streets!

-The new updated afternoon parade

-The Haunted Mansion love love this ride. I thought they did a real great job with the refurb on it!

-Big thunder and Splash back to back.

-Pirates Of course I have to hang out with my favorite pirate...Jack Sparrow!

-Astro orbiter at night I've done this ride once and it was so cool to be high above Tomorrowland and seeing all the lights and the Contemporary all lit up!

-CoP Love the song..."It's a great big beautiful tomorrow...."

-Phillarmagic (Thanks jewels1916) Love the music and Donald is just so cute in the movie!

-Ride the Peter Pan attraction [get fast pass] (Thanks Tinkgurl)

-Meet Tinkerbell -This is a MUST MUST MUST Do! (Thanks Tinkgurl)

Sadly Space Mt and the People mover (My favorite ride) will be down during my stay. So sadly I wont get to do those. Anyone have any special things to do at the MK or have anything else I should add that I've forgotten?

jewels1916

02-25-2009, 09:48 AM

Ah, must-do lists!! I love making must do lists, although my must-do lists almost always consist of everything! I'm sad to see my MK all-time favorite not on your list though! Philharmagic is my favorite, since it has so many great characters, including my 2 favorite princesses, Ariel and Jasmine!

tinkerbell87512

02-25-2009, 10:01 AM

tinkgurl

02-25-2009, 10:17 AM

-The new move it shake it, celebrate it parade.: Please tell me about this!

-The new updated afternoon parade: Do you know what they've changed?

-The Haunted Mansion : The new bride scares the crap out of me!

-Big thunder and Splash back to back. : As Stacy would say "A Double Whammy!"

-Pirates: Yo Ho, Yo Ho...

-Astro orbiter at night: You're brave!

-CoP: Thanks for singing that freakin' song! Now it's in my head again!

-Phillarmagic : This one always gives me goosebumps

**We always have to get a fast pass for Peter Pan-the line is always llllloooonnnng when we go. So that might be something I'd keep an eye on. Also, you have to go meet Tink in Toontown!

tinkerbell87512

02-25-2009, 06:27 PM

-The new move it shake it, celebrate it parade.: Please tell me about this! Here Check out this link! http://www.disunplugged.com/2009/02/12/move-it-shake-it-celebrate-it-debuts-at-magic-kingdom/

-The new updated afternoon parade: Do you know what they've changed? I'm pretty sure they updated the music and a couple of the floats. Nothing too major.

-The Haunted Mansion : The new bride scares the crap out of me! Haha me too! I always get scared if the ride breaks down or stops in the grave yard scene or the attic. My biggest Disney fear is that HM will break down and we will have to walk off. I know it's all fake but I'm always so nervous in there!

-Big thunder and Splash back to back. : As Stacy would say "A Double Whammy!" I love Stacy! I love when she's in Epcot and goes 'Yummy, yummy, yummy!". :rotfl: I saw a thread on here that she was in DHS taping. So hopefully there will be new Stacy on our next trips!

-Pirates: Yo Ho, Yo Ho... A Pirates life for me

-Astro orbiter at night: You're brave! Have you done it? It's so much fun, you HAVE to try!

-CoP: Thanks for singing that freakin' song! Now it's in my head again! Haha oops...:laughing:

-Phillarmagic : This one always gives me goosebumps me too!

**We always have to get a fast pass for Peter Pan-the line is always llllloooonnnng when we go. So that might be something I'd keep an eye on. Also, you have to go meet Tink in Toontown!

As sad as it is I usually skip Peter Pan because the line is sooooo long. I'll have to remember to get a fast pass.

Ohhhh and a visit with Tink is a MUST! I think the toon town rope drop is at 10 so hopefully I can make it over there early.

Thanks for the input girl! :) :)

tinkgurl

02-25-2009, 08:26 PM

When does Toontown open?

tinkerbell87512

02-25-2009, 08:48 PM

When does Toontown open?

It's at 10 I believe.

tinkgurl

02-25-2009, 08:59 PM

It's at 10 I believe.

Okay great. I want to make sure I get there early to meet Tink!

tinkerbell87512

02-25-2009, 09:19 PM

Okay great. I want to make sure I get there early to meet Tink!

No problem! From what I've heard the line for Tink and her fairy friends can get crazy. Well over an hour wait! My plan is to be waiting at the ropes before 10.

tinkgurl

02-25-2009, 09:27 PM

No problem! From what I've heard the line for Tink and her fairy friends can get crazy. Well over an hour wait! My plan is to be waiting at the ropes before 10.

Ugh, really? :headache: Okay thanks for the heads-up girl.

lauren_elizabeth

02-25-2009, 11:39 PM

Wohooo 75 days! I've started making some must-do lists since it's getting close.

Here's what I have for the MK:

-The new move it shake it, celebrate it parade. <--- It definitely looks like a fun one!

-The new updated afternoon parade <--- Looking forward to seeing the changes they made/things they've added!

-The Haunted Mansion <--- I love this one, too! Corrina & I got stuck on the backwards part in the graveyard for 15 minutes back in December! :scared1:

-Big thunder and Splash back to back. <--- Make sure you buckle up for the wildest ride in the wilderness!

-Pirates <--- Jack Sparrow :love:

-Astro orbiter at night <--- Ohhhh, I bet that's gorgeous!

-CoP <--- And now I'm singing the song!

-Phillarmagic <--- I love Donald's booty at the end ;)

Ride the Peter Pan attraction [get fast pass] <--- It always bugs me that the long is super long because it's one of my favorites!

-Meet Tinkerbell -This is a MUST MUST MUST Do! <--- You better! Your DIS name IS Tinkerbell :goodvibes

Sadly Space Mt and the People mover (My favorite ride) will be down during my stay. So sadly I wont get to do those. Anyone have any special things to do at the MK or have anything else I should add that I've forgotten?

& PS -- I'm super jealous you'll be able to ride the mountains!

No problem! From what I've heard the line for Tink and her fairy friends can get crazy. Well over an hour wait! My plan is to be waiting at the ropes before 10.

Ugh, really? :headache: Okay thanks for the heads-up girl.

Yessss, the line for the fairies gets SUPER long. Back in December, the line for the princesses was 15 minutes while the line for the fairies was 65! :scared1:

tinkgurl

02-25-2009, 11:41 PM

Yessss, the line for the fairies gets SUPER long. Back in December, the line for the princesses was 15 minutes while the line for the fairies was 65! :scared1:

:scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

tinkerbell87512

02-26-2009, 06:43 AM

& PS -- I'm super jealous you'll be able to ride the mountains!

Yessss, the line for the fairies gets SUPER long. Back in December, the line for the princesses was 15 minutes while the line for the fairies was 65! :scared1:

Bummer you wont be able to ride the mt's. But it's not bad if those are the only rides you can't do. There is still so much more you can do!!!! :)

Wow 65 for the fairies! :scared1: I remember when the princess line use to be super long like that.

Yikes!

:scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

No kiddng!

tinkerbell87512

02-27-2009, 10:27 AM

Thanks everyone for the input on my MK must-do list. I printed it out and put it right into my planning binder. :goodvibes

Here is my Epcot must-do's. Now this is my favorite park so pretty much everything is a must-do but here are some of my real favorites.

The Japan pavilion-I just love everything about this pavilion from the entertainment to the store. I could spend HOURS here.

Spaceship Earth-I love the updates they did to this with the touch screen. I always get a kick out of the begining when you are going by the person making paper. Just the way the narriator says that whole scene makes me laugh. Don't ask me why. :lmao: :confused:

Test track and Soarin'- Love em!
Front row for Soarin'-Thanks Tinkgurl!

Visit my Leave a Legacy tile

Try a Grey goose slush in France-Never had one but they look and sound delicious!

Ellen's Energy Adventure-Yes it's long and Cheezy but I love Ellen! It's a great break into the day to sit for 45 minutes on the attraction.

Hang out by the fountains-Thanks Jewels1916

Have a crepe in France-Thanks Jewels1916 Also a Chocolate cone in France-Thanks DisneyFreak06!

Try Peach Oolong Tea Schnapps Slushie in China-Thanks Lauren!

Flower and Garden festival-Thanks Megan!

Those are some of my of my favorite favorites. But like I said the whole park is a must-do! But do you guys have any hidden gems or favorite things you like do do?!

I can't believe it's almost March and my trip is almost here. Time is flying! 73 days to go!!! Happy Friday everyone!

jewels1916

02-27-2009, 10:49 AM

Great to-do list!! Trying the Grey Goose slushie is on my to-do list too! You should get a picture at the dancing fountains! I always like to do that. :)

Oh, and have a crepe in France. YUM!

lauren_elizabeth

02-27-2009, 10:53 AM

Thanks everyone for the input on my MK must-do list. I printed it out and put it right into my planning binder. :goodvibes

Here is my Epcot must-do's. Now this is my favorite park so pretty much everything is a must-do but here are some of my real favorites.

The Japan pavilion-I just love everything about this pavilion from the entertainment to the store. I could spend HOURS here.

The Candy Lady is the best! :goodvibes

Spaceship Earth-I love the updates they did to this with the touch screen. I always get a kick out of the begining when you are going by the person making paper. Just the way the narriator says that whole scene makes me laugh. Don't ask me why. :lmao: :confused:

Definitely an Epcot classic! You know your favorite is the girl with the bright yellow tights and knee high boots! :rotfl:

Test track and Soarin'- Love em!

WOOO HOOOO!!

Visit my Leave a Legacy tile

I totally forgot that you had one! Remind me to grab your location for your tile so I can go look at it, too! :)

Try a Grey goose slush in France-Never had one but they look and sound delicious!

Oh yummmmm! They DO sound delicious! :drinking1 Make sure you try a Peach Oolong Tea Schnapps Slushie! It's in China at their little drink cart. OHMYGOSH. This is the best drink everrrrr :love:

Ellen's Energy Adventure-Yes it's long and Cheezy but I love Ellen! It's a great break into the day to sit for 45 minutes on the attraction.

I've never been on this! Jake & I will have to check it out! :thumbsup2

Those are some of my of my favorite favorites. But like I said the whole park is a must-do! But do you guys have any hidden gems or favorite things you like do do?!

I can't believe it's almost March and my trip is almost here. Time is flying! 73 days to go!!! Happy Friday everyone!

Another great list! Like I said up there... make sure try that peach slushie from China! It's amazing and I had like 5 one afternoon. :rolleyes1 And it was so funny, the girl carded me everytime. Haha!

tinkerbell87512

02-27-2009, 11:59 AM

Great to-do list!! Trying the Grey Goose slushie is on my to-do list too! You should get a picture at the dancing fountains! I always like to do that. :)

Oh, and have a crepe in France. YUM!

I love the fountains! I guess we think alike! :goodvibes

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9df03b3127ccec679806af69300000040O00BaMWzNuzcMQ e3nw8/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9df03b3127ccec6786a31d6f100000040O00BaMWzNuzcMQ e3nw8/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9df03b3127ccec67958d6f64300000040O00BaMWzNuzcMQ e3nw8/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

mmmm and the crepes sound good.

Another great list! Like I said up there... make sure try that peach slushie from China! It's amazing and I had like 5 one afternoon. :rolleyes1 And it was so funny, the girl carded me everytime. Haha!

haha how did you know that girl was my favorite?! I totally have an outfit like that too! ;)

That Peach Oolong Tea Schnapps Slushie sounds delish! I will have to try that! Thats wicked funnny that she carded you every time. I guess she wanted to make REAL sure you were 21! :lmao:

bbangel

02-27-2009, 12:13 PM

Since the Flower and Garden show will be on while you are there, make sure you check out some of the displays. I found a couple had really good spots to chill out in for a bit.

tinkerbell87512

02-27-2009, 08:48 PM

Since the Flower and Garden show will be on while you are there, make sure you check out some of the displays. I found a couple had really good spots to chill out in for a bit.

Thanks Megan! I actually totally forgot all about this! They have done such a beautiful job in the past so I'm excited to see it this year. Do you know what the theme is?

tinkerbell87512

02-27-2009, 08:53 PM

Wohoooo! I made a payment on the trip tonight. Almost all paid off at this point! :banana: :cool1: :woohoo: :dance3: :cheer2:

DisneyFreak06

02-28-2009, 10:57 AM

tinkgurl

02-28-2009, 11:51 AM

Test track and Soarin'- For Soarin'-ask for the first row! Even if you have to wait a turn. It's worth it.

By the way, I just found out about the new Kim Possible thing going on at Epcot...it sounds really cool!

tinkerbell87512

03-01-2009, 08:41 PM

I love your to do lists! I've never had a crepe in France, but I did have a chocolate cone and I loved it! Something about feeling like I was eating chocolate ice cream in France... ;) I even ordered in French!

Thanks girl! Oh a chocolate cone sounds really good about now. Thats awesome you ordered in French!!! My French is so bad I think they would look at me like I was crazy. I'm getting better though!

Test track and Soarin'- For Soarin'-ask for the first row! Even if you have to wait a turn. It's worth it.

By the way, I just found out about the new Kim Possible thing going on at Epcot...it sounds really cool!

I love soarin' in the front row! Ohhh and what is the Kim Possible thing?

tinkerbell87512

03-01-2009, 09:04 PM

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! It's been freezing here and tonight were gonna get about a foot of snow. I'm really looking forward to spring finally coming! Bring on the warm weather!!!! :cool1:

Thank you all for all your input on my last 2 park to-do lists! Here is the third part...71 more days! :banana:

MGM to-do's! (yea I still call it that. Can't get use to DHS)

See the American Idol Experience-I'm a BIG Idol fan and can't wait to see this. I've heard mixed reviews but I'm hoping it's really good.

Ride the Great Movie ride-Hopefully they will be doing the cowboy scene. I've heard about it but sadly only been on when they were doing the mobster.

Hang out at the Animation Acadmey-This is so much fun! Plus you can't beat a free souvie that you created!

Ride ToT-Ok well try and get up enough courage to ride it again

Ride RnR-Same as above :rolleyes:

See the HSM3 Pep rally-I missed this last time because Super Soap weekend was going on.

Ride Toy Story Mainia-So much fun! My personal goal is to have a score high enough to show on the "Todays top 3 scores board"!

See Voyage of the Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast-Never seen the first one and B&B is one of my favorite Disney movies.

Ride the boat from MGM to Epcot or the other way around Did this for the first time in November and it's such a nice peaceful boat ride.

So that's my MGM list. Anyone have anything to add?!

wdwgirl03

03-04-2009, 03:43 PM

Ride ToT-Ok well try and get up enough courage to ride it again

Ride RnR-Same as above :rolleyes:

See the HSM3 Pep rally-I missed this last time because Super Soap weekend was going on.[/B]

Hey, if I can ride Rock 'N Roller Coaster and TOT, then you can. ;) Tower of Terror is especially fun! :thumbsup2

The HSM3 pep rally is cute too.

tinkerbell87512

03-07-2009, 11:12 AM

Hey, if I can ride Rock 'N Roller Coaster and TOT, then you can. ;) Tower of Terror is especially fun! :thumbsup2

The HSM3 pep rally is cute too.

Oh man the tower of terror scares me so bad. I've seriously only been on it like 3 times. :rolleyes: I'll try to really talk myself onto it this time.

tinkerbell87512

03-07-2009, 11:45 AM

The more and more I visit this park the more I fall in love with it. The themeing is fantastic and I love how Disney is helping with the animal conservation. It's such a beautiful park over all and there is still so much that I haven't seen or done. Here are my must do's for this park:

-Finding Nemo the musical-Love the music and the whole production!

-It's tough to be a bug 3-d movie

-Conservation Station-Never been to this.

-Maharajah jungle trek-Never don this either.

-Kilimanjaro safari-This is by far my favorite attraction at AK. I love seeing all the animals that I most likely would never see. It's not every day you see those animals walking the streets in NH. :rotfl:

-Expedition Everest-This was down on my last trip so I have to ride a couple times to make up for it!

-Dinosaur-This scares me everytime but it's like tradition I just have to ride!

Special photopass pictures-Thanks Disneyfreak06!

Flights of wonder show- Never seen it before. Thanks for the tip Disneyfreak06!

Animal Kingdom PM EMH-Thanks Tinkgurl!

Festival of the Lion King-Thanks Jewels1916 and bbangel

Well that's my list for AK. Does anyone have anything cool to add? Hope you all are having a wonderful weekend!

up next- Must do's for outside the parks!

DisneyFreak06

03-07-2009, 12:34 PM

tinkgurl

03-07-2009, 01:33 PM

Have you ever been to AK during evening EMH's? AK is GORGEOUS at night! :cloud9: Plus, EE is even scarier at night! I actually got so scared I had to hold B/F's hand! :laughing: It's so much fun. Also, they sometimes do a FOTLK during evening EMH's, so you could wait and do that one then when it shouldn't be as crowded!

wdwgirl03

03-08-2009, 12:38 PM

Your list looks good, I also love the safari. :goodvibes And I know I've said it before but I am the same way with Dinosaur. It freaks me out but I have to ride it every trip!

tinkerbell87512

03-09-2009, 10:08 PM

I haven't done it, but you should have a photopass picture done where you *hold* Simba. It looks like such a cute picture. I've never done Conservation Station either or Flights of Wonder. I hear that FoW is a pretty need show.

Great ideas! Never done either of them!

Have you ever been to AK during evening EMH's? AK is GORGEOUS at night! :cloud9: Plus, EE is even scarier at night! I actually got so scared I had to hold B/F's hand! :laughing: It's so much fun. Also, they sometimes do a FOTLK during evening EMH's, so you could wait and do that one then when it shouldn't be as crowded!

Ohhh I'll have to check the AK EMH. Thanks for the tips girl!

Your list looks good, I also love the safari. :goodvibes And I know I've said it before but I am the same way with Dinosaur. It freaks me out but I have to ride it every trip!

I'm so glad I'm not the only one whos scared of Dinosaur but who just HAS to ride!

Ohhh have fun in NYC by the way. Can't wait to hear all about it! Happy early Birthday! :banana:

jewels1916

03-10-2009, 10:16 AM

Hey girlie! Your AK list looks super fun! I noticed that Festival of the Lion King wasn't on it....I always like it, cause it's super fun, and air-conditioned!!

bbangel

03-10-2009, 12:11 PM

Festival of the Lion King is a must for me at AK - love that show!

I also like all the hidden little spots in AK. I like grabbing a snack and sitting in the old boat launch area. It tends to be nice and cool in there and is never crowded.

tinkerbell87512

03-11-2009, 07:53 AM

Hey girlie! Your AK list looks super fun! I noticed that Festival of the Lion King wasn't on it....I always like it, cause it's super fun, and air-conditioned!!

Great idea! I've only seen the show once or twice and it's been a while.

Festival of the Lion King is a must for me at AK - love that show!

I also like all the hidden little spots in AK. I like grabbing a snack and sitting in the old boat launch area. It tends to be nice and cool in there and is never crowded.

Ohhh whats the boat launch area? I don't think I know where that is. :confused3

tinkerbell87512

03-11-2009, 08:45 AM

Wohooo 2 months from today I will be on a plane and heading to Orlando! I can't believe how fast the time is passing.

Did anyone hear about or join that D23 club yesterday? Here's a link to Allears that talks about the club Click here! (http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/2009/03/disney_announces_d23_the_offic.html) I couldn't resist joining. I figure the subscription to the magazine was amost the price of the membership so why not join. If I find that it's not worth it I just wont renew next year. I'm really looking forward to the magazine and reading the articles.

In other news I've come up with my last to do list. It's a mix of outside the parks and Sea World.

Check out the Boardwalk at night-I heard it just comes alive at night with entertainment and Jellyrolls

Take a ride (or 2) on the MGM/Epcot boat-This ride is just so relaxing and it stops at a few resorts along the way.

Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard beach-Never been to a WDW waterpark so I'm really excited. I still don't know which one I want to go to yet.

Make a treat at Goofy's candy co-must do for every trip

From Sea World:

Take a ride on Sky Tower-This looks cool it gives you a birds eye view of the park and you can even see WDW from it. It rotates as it lifts you up and spins slowly once you reach the top.
http://www.awesomeflorida.com/images/seaworld-sky-tower-b.jpg

Feed as many animals as I can. Dolphins, sting rays, seals-I love sea animals so I can't wait to come up close with them.

Just about everything! :rotfl: -It's so hard since I've never been here (well that I can remember) So what are your must do's?!

bbangel

03-11-2009, 12:28 PM

Ohhh whats the boat launch area? I don't think I know where that is. :confused3

Okay trying to bring up my mental map...it's near the turn off for Kali but on the opposite side of the main walkway. So if you were walking from Africa to Asia it would be on your right. You'll see a wooden structure that used to be part of the line for boats that sailed around the AK back in the beginning. Go in there and check it out.

tinkerbell87512

03-13-2009, 11:09 AM

Okay trying to bring up my mental map...it's near the turn off for Kali but on the opposite side of the main walkway. So if you were walking from Africa to Asia it would be on your right. You'll see a wooden structure that used to be part of the line for boats that sailed around the AK back in the beginning. Go in there and check it out.

Thanks Megan! I'll have to check it out!

wdwgirl03

03-14-2009, 05:47 PM

Ohhh have fun in NYC by the way. Can't wait to hear all about it! Happy early Birthday! :banana:

Thanks! We actually just got back and it was a lot of fun. NYC is definitely an exciting city!!

So now I have to go and get caught up on everyone's trip reports...haha. I still say go to Blizzard Beach. We've been to both and we just enjoyed BB a lot more. The slides were better and I love the theming.

I saw the announcement for D23. I am debating joining, the cost is a little much for me. But who knows, I'll probably cave and decide to join anyway. :rotfl: :rolleyes:

DisneyFreak06

03-14-2009, 07:36 PM

Thanks for the leprechaun!

I don't think I will bother looking into the D23 club. I heard that the shipping is $50 to Canada. :confused3 I think I'd enjoy it though. Let us all know how much you like it!

as dreamers do

03-16-2009, 12:37 AM

Hi Cheryl!! Good gravy, I haven't been on the Dis in a long time!! I swear, one of the first things that crossed my mind after logging in was, "I wonder what Cheryl's been up to?" ... and here you are, due to depart in just weeks! From the looks of things, you're acquiring quite a to-do list for when you're in Orlando. We, your humble readers, of course expect photographic evidence of it all! :thumbsup2

And what's this I hear about there not being any meets being planned? That simply won't do! :snooty: ;)

tinkerbell87512

03-16-2009, 08:23 AM

Thanks! We actually just got back and it was a lot of fun. NYC is definitely an exciting city!!

So now I have to go and get caught up on everyone's trip reports...haha. I still say go to Blizzard Beach. We've been to both and we just enjoyed BB a lot more. The slides were better and I love the theming.

I saw the announcement for D23. I am debating joining, the cost is a little much for me. But who knows, I'll probably cave and decide to join anyway. :rotfl: :rolleyes:

Ohhhh I'm glad you had fun in NYC! Are you going to be writing about it in your TR? I need to swing over there after here anyway.

I'm leaning toward BB but who knows!

That whole D23 sucked me right in. :rolleyes: It is kind of expensive so I'm hoping they throw in somemore perks for members. We will see!

Thanks for the leprechaun!

I don't think I will bother looking into the D23 club. I heard that the shipping is $50 to Canada. :confused3 I think I'd enjoy it though. Let us all know how much you like it!

No problem! :goodvibes

Wow $50 to ship to Canada!?! I wonder why so much. Now that is a complete rip off!

Hi Cheryl!! Good gravy, I haven't been on the Dis in a long time!! I swear, one of the first things that crossed my mind after logging in was, "I wonder what Cheryl's been up to?" ... and here you are, due to depart in just weeks! From the looks of things, you're acquiring quite a to-do list for when you're in Orlando. We, your humble readers, of course expect photographic evidence of it all! :thumbsup2

And what's this I hear about there not being any meets being planned? That simply won't do! :snooty: ;)

Hey girl! Haven't heard from you in FOREVER! How have you been? Any trips planned? No worries about the photographic evidence there will be tons of pictures!

There are a few meets planned with a group from the solo's board and a couple dinner meets. Sadly not with our group from last year though. Megan is heading to Disneyland in May, Julie is going to WDW in Dec and Lindsey hasn't been on the boards too much. I've been keeping up with her on Facebook and hopefully were gonna meet up for a day while I'm down there.

I hope all is well with you shoot me a PM!

tinkerbell87512

03-22-2009, 07:56 PM

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! It was beautiful here in NH and with the release of the Twilight DVD yesterday one of my friends had a Twlight party last night. Haha yes we are dorks but we had fun anyway!

The boards have been down all day and I have been so excited because I have some news to share. Not really Disney news but very exciting. Turns out I will be taking a trip to Germany in June! :banana: My friend Alli (who I've been friends with since we were 9) goes to college in Hawaii so we really don't get to see each other too often. Her parents just moved over to Germany due to her dad's job so instead of coming back to NH over summer break shes going to be heading over there. Her mom has been really lonely since her dad is always on buisness trips so she had Alli invite me along to Germany to visit! This has been in the works for a little bit and to be honest I never thought it was going to happen. Well today I booked my flight ticket and it's official! :cool1: Thank goodness for a nice big tax return!

So what does that mean for my Disney trip....well.....I'm still GOING! :wizard: :cheer2: The whole trip is paid off including meals so I don't have to worry about anything. Just if I want any souvies but I don't think I'm going to need any more Disney stuff. :headache: The only thing that is changing is I wont be headed to sea world. As much as I wanted to go I could use that extra money in Germany or for some Special Disney treats. I figure I can always go to Sea World next time. It's not everyday I can go to Europe. Alli and were talking about even taking the train to France and going to Disneyland Paris! But right now that's just talk. I just had to share this news with you guys and I'm so excited! Disney is just 50 short days away and Germany is one month after that! :woohoo:

I hope you all had a great weekend! Thanks for sticking with me on this PTR!

DisneyFreak06

03-23-2009, 01:01 PM

Jennifer48

03-23-2009, 01:38 PM

Wow Cheryl what great news! Congrats on the upcoming Germany trip. Thats so awesome! :thumbsup2

I can't believe Disney is only 50 days away now. Its almost here! :goodvibes

bbangel

03-23-2009, 04:07 PM

How exciting! I can't wait to hear about both trips. Fingers crossed that you make it to DRP!

Leleluvsdis

03-23-2009, 04:19 PM

That is SOOO exciting that you are going to me going to Germany. I have been several times to visit my brother who is in the military, and it is WONDERFUL!!! It is a completly different way of life. BTW you cannot get a cup of coffee to go lol. The country is breath takingly beautiful. What part are you going to be visiting?

wdwgirl03

03-23-2009, 06:05 PM

Wow, 2 exciting trips coming up! I'm jealous. Can't believe your Disney trip is so soon. :eek:

tinkgurl

03-23-2009, 07:54 PM

Oh my gosh! Germany?! How cool!

tinkerbell87512

03-23-2009, 09:13 PM

Wow! Germany!! That's great news! I went to Germany twice and LOVED it! The people are so incredible and friendly. Where in Germany will you be going? It's not Disneyish at all, but it's so beautiful! :banana: What a great experience for you! :banana:

I'm so excited. I actually can't really believe were going! :lmao: I'm flying into Stuttgart and her family lives in a small town not far from there. That's awesome that youve been twice! Do you have any tips or pictures you want to share?

Wow Cheryl what great news! Congrats on the upcoming Germany trip. Thats so awesome! :thumbsup2

I can't believe Disney is only 50 days away now. Its almost here! :goodvibes

Thanks! Yup Disney is right around the corner!

How exciting! I can't wait to hear about both trips. Fingers crossed that you make it to DRP!

Thanks Megan! My fingers are crossed too!

That is SOOO exciting that you are going to me going to Germany. I have been several times to visit my brother who is in the military, and it is WONDERFUL!!! It is a completly different way of life. BTW you cannot get a cup of coffee to go lol. The country is breath takingly beautiful. What part are you going to be visiting?

Ohhh do you have any pictures?! Everyone says it's so beautiful. Her family lives in a town not far from Stuttgart.

Wow, 2 exciting trips coming up! I'm jealous. Can't believe your Disney trip is so soon. :eek:

Thanks girl! Were really going to have a blast! Any more news about your next trip?

Oh my gosh! Germany?! How cool!

:banana:

wdwgirl03

03-23-2009, 11:15 PM

Thanks girl! Were really going to have a blast! Any more news about your next trip?

I bet you will! One of these days I'll take a trip outside the country. :rolleyes::laughing:

Don't know if you saw but I started a new PTR (the link is in my Dec. one ;)).

Hillary12.8.07

03-23-2009, 11:57 PM

Wow Cheryl! What awesome news!!!! You must be so excited-two fabulous trips coming up so soon!

I dont blame you for dropping Sea World, you're right, you can go there any time!! Germany is a big deal-SO cool!!!

Julie Mouse

03-24-2009, 12:34 AM

Cheryl - your news is sooo exciting!! What fun to get to go with a friend, too!! I can't wait to see your pics from that trip!!!!!! You are so close to your Disney trip. I have something like 265 days to go :lmao: I love Twilight - ran right out and bought the DVD this weekend - we aren't dorks - just hopelessly romantic.

DisneyFreak06

03-24-2009, 10:35 AM

My only tips for Germany would be to smile and if you need help, ask if anyone speaks English! :thumbsup2 Everyone I met was very friendly and helped us in every way possible. I don't have any pictures on photobucket, but I'll see what I can do for you. I wasn't near Stuttgart, we flew into Frankfurt, and stayed in little towns called Steinhaus and Margretenhaun I believe, and then we were in Cologne. Take many pictures, that's my only other tip! But you're like me, I'm not worried in that sense! :rotfl:

DisneyFreak06

03-24-2009, 11:20 AM

I found some pictures I thought you most like. A lot of my pictures were of people, as I was trying to record the memories of the people on my trip too, and we didn't do much sight-seeing. I didn't have a digital camera, so all these were just put on CD when I had them developped. My first trip, they didn't even do that! :rotfl: Anyways, it's been so long since I've uploaded to photobucket, I hope I'm doing this right! (My last WDW trip was in 2007, remember?)

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/DisneyFreak_photos/Germany%202005/1-17.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/DisneyFreak_photos/Germany%202005/1-18.jpg

I keep somehow posting the same picture, I'll keep trying! :rotfl2:

DisneyFreak06

03-24-2009, 11:23 AM

Oops! I hope you don't mind that I'm posting these here! I guess they are for you though....

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/DisneyFreak_photos/Germany%202005/1-19.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/DisneyFreak_photos/Germany%202005/2-11.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/DisneyFreak_photos/Germany%202005/2-12.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/DisneyFreak_photos/Germany%202005/2-18.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/DisneyFreak_photos/Germany%202005/3-2.jpg

DisneyFreak06

03-24-2009, 11:26 AM

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/DisneyFreak_photos/Germany%202005/5-2.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/DisneyFreak_photos/Germany%202005/5-17.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/DisneyFreak_photos/Germany%202005/8-23.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/DisneyFreak_photos/Germany%202005/8-24.jpg

DisneyFreak06

03-24-2009, 11:28 AM

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/DisneyFreak_photos/Germany%202005/9-1.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/DisneyFreak_photos/Germany%202005/9-22.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/DisneyFreak_photos/Germany%202005/10-15.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/DisneyFreak_photos/Germany%202005/11-13.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/DisneyFreak_photos/Germany%202005/11-17.jpg

DisneyFreak06

03-24-2009, 11:32 AM

I only took around 500 pictures this trip... But I only chose 28 to share with you! :laughing: I'll be done posting them shortly!

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/DisneyFreak_photos/Germany%202005/12-1.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/DisneyFreak_photos/Germany%202005/12-5.jpg

The ones I've posted so far were from the smaller towns and the countryside. All the rest are from Cologne. A lot are from the huge Cathedral.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/DisneyFreak_photos/Germany%202005/13-1croppedandbw.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/DisneyFreak_photos/Germany%202005/13-5.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/DisneyFreak_photos/Germany%202005/18-4.jpg

DisneyFreak06

03-24-2009, 11:36 AM

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/DisneyFreak_photos/Germany%202005/18-5.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/DisneyFreak_photos/Germany%202005/18-9.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/DisneyFreak_photos/Germany%202005/18-17.jpg

This little police dog actually drove the motor cycle! He was so cute with his sunglasses and everything!

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/DisneyFreak_photos/Germany%202005/18-1.jpg

I loved the little pink building squished in between the others! It's kind of how I imagined the Order of the Pheonix's (Harry Potter) secret house would appear and then disappear.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/DisneyFreak_photos/Germany%202005/3-6cropped.jpg

I hope you enjoyed these, it was fun going back through them again! I'll be looking forward to seeing yours when you come back.

tinkerbell87512

03-24-2009, 07:35 PM

I bet you will! One of these days I'll take a trip outside the country. :rolleyes::laughing:

Don't know if you saw but I started a new PTR (the link is in my Dec. one ;)).

Ohhh no how did I miss the new PTR? I'll have to head right over after I type this!

Wow Cheryl! What awesome news!!!! You must be so excited-two fabulous trips coming up so soon!

I dont blame you for dropping Sea World, you're right, you can go there any time!! Germany is a big deal-SO cool!!!

Thanks girl! I'm so excited!

Cheryl - your news is sooo exciting!! What fun to get to go with a friend, too!! I can't wait to see your pics from that trip!!!!!! You are so close to your Disney trip. I have something like 265 days to go :lmao: I love Twilight - ran right out and bought the DVD this weekend - we aren't dorks - just hopelessly romantic.

Julie I hope those 200+ days fly by for you! I know they will. :goodvibes

Oh and I'm glad I'm not the only one who ran right out for the DVD. :lmao: I'm not even going to tell you what time I was out getting it. :rolleyes: I guess you are right we are just hopelessly romantic!

My only tips for Germany would be to smile and if you need help, ask if anyone speaks English! :thumbsup2 Everyone I met was very friendly and helped us in every way possible. I don't have any pictures on photobucket, but I'll see what I can do for you. I wasn't near Stuttgart, we flew into Frankfurt, and stayed in little towns called Steinhaus and Margretenhaun I believe, and then we were in Cologne. Take many pictures, that's my only other tip! But you're like me, I'm not worried in that sense! :rotfl:

Thank you so much for the tips and pictures. The pictures were beautiful! This whole trip is going to be so different for me. At least when I went to France I knew some French and so much about the history and culture. For Germany I know pretty much nothing. I really have to start doing some research! Thanks so much again for the pictures!

jewels1916

03-25-2009, 05:20 PM

tinkerbell87512

03-29-2009, 08:39 PM

43 days till I'm heading off to FL and WDW. Can't believe how fast it's coming. I think I mentioned this before but the trip is paid in full and now all that's left to do is wait for the Disney packet in the mail with all the package info. Speaking of Disney mail my D-23 club stuff came in the mail yesterday. :banana:Everything seems to be shipped seperate. I got my membership card at the begining of the week and got my second package with the certificate and magazine yesterday.

Heres a look at the cute certificate...
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9dd08b3127ccec6ef0a6242aa00000040O00BaMWzNuzcMQ e3nw8/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

Let me just say just looking at the first issue of the magazine I'm glad I joined. They did such a good job with it and it's more like a book than a magazine. I'm really looking forward to getting more issues as they come out. Here's a look at the cover...
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9dd08b3127ccec6eedddb22ac00000040O00BaMWzNuzcMQ e3nw8/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

Everything came all packaged in clear plastic with a letter from Bob Iger and a D-23 car decal.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9dd08b3127ccec6ef0482c37d00000040O00BaMWzNuzcMQ e3nw8/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

There is still one package coming and honestly I don't know what it is. The letter says it's a "special gift from the Disney archive". I'm really looking forward to seeing what it is.

That's all the Disney news I have for now. I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!!! :cool1:

tinkerbell87512

03-29-2009, 08:41 PM

Whoa!! I'm a lil behind, but that's so awesome that you are going to Germany!!! I went to Germany and Austria when I was a freshman in high school, my choir toured the area and sang at several different places, including at Sunday morning Mass at the Dom Cathedral. It was absolutely breathtaking! I know you'll have a great time!! :) It snowed while I was there, granted that was in March! :)

Thanks! Sounds like you had such a wonderful trip! I'm really looking forward to our trip. Not so much the flight over there (I'm flying by myself) but I'm sure were going to have a great time!

wdwgirl03

03-29-2009, 09:09 PM

tinkerbell87512

03-29-2009, 09:55 PM

Yay for getting your D23 stuff! It's always fun getting Disney mail. I think I read somewhere that the magazine is supposed to be available at Barnes and Noble so I'll have to see if I can find it.

Make sure you post what the special surprise is!

Yup you can get it at Barnes and Noble! Make sure you check it out it is really nice!

I'll be sure to post about the suprise when it comes! :banana:

Hillary12.8.07

03-29-2009, 11:16 PM

wow that is really cool!! I'll have to look for the magazine! And how exciting that your trip is paid for, now all you have to do is wait! :banana:

DisneyFreak06

03-30-2009, 07:27 AM

WOW! You just made me want to go look up the shipping cost again! :rotfl: The shipping is not quite what I had originally heard, but it's still extreme. If everything is as great as that first shipment looks, it's worth it though!

tinkerbell87512

03-30-2009, 08:47 AM

wow that is really cool!! I'll have to look for the magazine! And how exciting that your trip is paid for, now all you have to do is wait! :banana:

I think waiting is the hardest part. :rolleyes::lmao:

WOW! You just made me want to go look up the shipping cost again! :rotfl: The shipping is not quite what I had originally heard, but it's still extreme. If everything is as great as that first shipment looks, it's worth it though!

:lmao:

That's such a bummer that the shipping is so high. My thing was I figured I was going to get the mag anyway ($16 an issue). So four of those would of been $64- $10 less than the club price. I'll be sure to post what the last thing is when it comes.

tinkerbell87512

04-03-2009, 07:13 PM

So you know your trip is getting close when you open your mail box and your magical express tags have arrived! I'm offically 38 days away with my ME tags in hand. :banana: Now all I need is the rest of my documents. :hourglass:

I also got my D-23 gift! Here's a picture someone posted on a d-23 thread. (This is much better than the pictures I took)

http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff354/black743/DSC00369.jpg

It's a print from the Disney archives and it's pretty big. Perfect for framing! Not what I was expecting, but still cool! I don't really know what I was expecting.

Anyway this was just a quick update! Happy Friday and hope you have a great weekend! :woohoo:

jewels1916

04-03-2009, 07:29 PM

What a great gift you got for being a "charter member"! :)

DisneyFreak06

04-03-2009, 09:10 PM

I also got my D-23 gift! Here's a picture someone posted on a d-23 thread. (This is much better than the pictures I took)

http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff354/black743/DSC00369.jpg

It's a print from the Disney archives and it's pretty big. Perfect for framing! Not what I was expecting, but still cool! I don't really know what I was expecting.

Wow! What a beautiful gift! I ended up joining D23. I was scared I'd regret it because with the shipping it is around $100, and that will end up being possibly $125 Canadian or more! Yucky. :scared: (Especially with TWO trips planned this summer!) But seeing the gift and that it's nice enough to be framed, it really helps me feel better!

You are getting so very close! Less than 40 days! :banana:

tinkerbell87512

04-04-2009, 07:51 AM

What a great gift you got for being a "charter member"! :)

Yea I thought it was cool!

Wow! What a beautiful gift! I ended up joining D23. I was scared I'd regret it because with the shipping it is around $100, and that will end up being possibly $125 Canadian or more! Yucky. :scared: (Especially with TWO trips planned this summer!) But seeing the gift and that it's nice enough to be framed, it really helps me feel better!

You are getting so very close! Less than 40 days! :banana:

I'm glad this made you feel better about your purchase! It just stinks that the shipping is so high. But I really love the print and the magizine. I'm really looking forward to the next issue.

Your two trips will be here before you know it! Are you doing any TR's?

DisneyFreak06

04-04-2009, 04:02 PM

I'm glad this made you feel better about your purchase! It just stinks that the shipping is so high. But I really love the print and the magizine. I'm really looking forward to the next issue.

Your two trips will be here before you know it! Are you doing any TR's?

I don't think I'll do a pre-TR, but I think I may end up posting at least a picture TR from the big trip. It will be from Aug 7-15! I'll let you know when I get started. :lmao:

tinkerbell87512

04-06-2009, 11:39 AM

I don't think I'll do a pre-TR, but I think I may end up posting at least a picture TR from the big trip. It will be from Aug 7-15! I'll let you know when I get started. :lmao:

Ok! I'll be looking forward to it! :goodvibes

tinkgurl

04-06-2009, 11:48 AM

OMG, I'm so sorry I've fallen behind. :flower3:

tinkerbell87512

04-06-2009, 12:02 PM

OMG, I'm so sorry I've fallen behind. :flower3:

No worries! :hug:

tinkgurl

04-06-2009, 12:02 PM

No worries! :hug:

Okay good! :)

tinkerbell87512

04-11-2009, 10:05 AM

Still waiting for my Mickey mail...hmmmm :hourglass:

Hopefully it will come today and I can update.

Have a great Easter weekend everyone!

Ps: 1 more month till Disney and 2 till Germany!

DisneyFreak06

04-11-2009, 10:57 AM

Still waiting for my Mickey mail...hmmmm :hourglass:

Hopefully it will come today and I can update.

Have a great Easter weekend everyone!

Ps: 1 more month till Disney and 2 till Germany!

You must be getting so excited!

tinkerbell87512

04-11-2009, 11:05 AM

You must be getting so excited!

Ohhhh more than you know! :lmao:

There is so much drama at work (I'm not involved, I try and live my life away from drama. But listening to the other people just gets you down sometimes.) I don't get how people thrive on drama. :confused3 Anyway so I'm kinda burnt out and needing some Disney magic!

DisneyFreak06

04-11-2009, 11:25 AM

Ohhhh more than you know! :lmao:

There is so much drama at work (I'm not involved, I try and live my life away from drama. But listening to the other people just gets you down sometimes.) I don't get how people thrive on drama. :confused3 Anyway so I'm kinda burnt out and needing some Disney magic!

Oh! I totally understand. I used to work in a call center, and I really liked everyone I worked with, but there were certain people who I just could not work near. I had to sit far away from them because their attitudes just sucked the energy out of me! Disney magic certainly helps with that kind of stuff! One month, you're almost there.

You could sing Disney songs in your head when the drama gets going! :lmao:

tinkerbell87512

04-11-2009, 11:34 AM

Oh! I totally understand. I used to work in a call center, and I really liked everyone I worked with, but there were certain people who I just could not work near. I had to sit far away from them because their attitudes just sucked the energy out of me! Disney magic certainly helps with that kind of stuff! One month, you're almost there.

You could sing Disney songs in your head when the drama gets going! :lmao:

Isn't it awful?! I just don't know how some people can live their life like that. ugh!

Did you get any of your d-23 stuff yet?

wdwgirl03

04-11-2009, 11:54 AM

Just checking in to say hey! :wave2: Hopefully you get your mail soon!

tinkerbell87512

04-11-2009, 02:28 PM

Just checking in to say hey! :wave2: Hopefully you get your mail soon!

Thanks for checking in Sarah! Working on an update now.... you know what that means ;)

tinkerbell87512

04-11-2009, 03:10 PM

So guess what came in the mail today...

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9da30b3127ccec6827f2b5b3400000040O00BaMWzNuzcMQ e3nw8/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

YUP my documents!!!! I was very excited to get them because I've never done a WDW package (always just booked the room)

There is actually some pretty cool stuff included in the Disney voucher book...
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9da30b3127ccec6836c87ba7500000040O00BaMWzNuzcMQ e3nw8/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

-$15 off at Planet Hollywood restraunt
-A Planet Hollywood free merchandise voucher...anyone know what the merchandise keepsake is?
-Get 90 minutes for the price of 60 for a Sea Raycer rental
-Free round of mini golf at either course
-30 minute free game play at a resort arcade...
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9da30b3127ccec6820bbcdaa900000040O00BaMWzNuzcMQ e3nw8/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/
-Free 5x7 photopass photo coupon
Last but not least
-Luggage tags!
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9da30b3127ccec68318683b9000000040O00BaMWzNuzcMQ e3nw8/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

Seeing the envelope made me so excited because that means the trip is so close. Looking at all the vouchers I'm going to try to take advantage of a lot of them. Might as well right?! ;) I think the only one I will skip is the Sea Raycer rental. I hope this week I can start packing to go. :cool1:

Thanks for sticking with me everyone!

DisneyFreak06

04-11-2009, 10:39 PM

tinkerbell87512

04-12-2009, 01:07 AM

MICKEY MAIL!!! :banana: That looks so great! I'm like you, I've never done a package before, but this August will be my first too! I love that I'm getting to see how everything works from you! :rotfl:

Lol I'll admit I did a little dance when it came in the mail! :banana: Did you do the free dining deal for august?

wdwgirl03

04-12-2009, 09:16 AM

Yay for getting your mail!! I love the luggage tags, they're so cute! I'm still mad about the airport losing my Disney one. :mad::sad2:

DisneyFreak06

04-12-2009, 03:22 PM

Lol I'll admit I did a little dance when it came in the mail! :banana: Did you do the free dining deal for august?

No, I booked for just before free dining, I used the buy 4/get three promo. I didn't need tickets, since I had tickets already and then upgraded to the QSDP. I don't think I'll do very many TS meals.

tinkerbell87512

04-12-2009, 06:49 PM

Yay for getting your mail!! I love the luggage tags, they're so cute! I'm still mad about the airport losing my Disney one. :mad::sad2:

I love those tags! That stinks the airport lost yours. I had a nice leather Tinkerbell one I ordered from Disneyshopping and it got lost on my last trip. :( Darn those airports!

No, I booked for just before free dining, I used the buy 4/get three promo. I didn't need tickets, since I had tickets already and then upgraded to the QSDP. I don't think I'll do very many TS meals.

Ohhh so were doing the same plan! 4/3 and the QSDP...too bad it just wasn't at the same time. :(

tinkerbell87512

04-12-2009, 07:52 PM

Just wanted to wish you all a Happy Easter! Hope you had a great day! :goodvibes

wdwgirl03

04-13-2009, 11:41 AM

Hope you had a good Easter!!!

Jennifer48

04-13-2009, 12:04 PM

Hooray for trip docs!! :woohoo: That makes it even closer now! :goodvibes

tinkerbell87512

04-20-2009, 12:22 PM

Hope you had a good Easter!!!

Thanks! I know it was a week ago but I hope you did too!

Hooray for trip docs!! :woohoo: That makes it even closer now! :goodvibes

:banana::banana::banana::banana:

tinkerbell87512

04-20-2009, 12:46 PM

I can't believe how fast time is flying. 3 weeks from today I will be arriving at Pop century! Wohoo!

I don't know if any of you know what a Chamilia bracelet is but I wanted to share mine with you. First of all they are a bracelet you add charms to. There are hundreds of charms to pick from and they even have Disney ones! Well I got a new charm yesterday for mine and it is a Disney one so I decided to show you mine! It's a little classic touch of Disney I wear everyday.

So here's my first Disney charm...classic mickey head
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9da01b3127ccec6bcf6c15b1400000040O00BaMWzNuzcMQ e3nw8/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

Next is a little suitcase with Paris on it and a four leaf clover.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9da01b3127ccec6bcf3669a1900000040O00BaMWzNuzcMQ e3nw8/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

Next is a blue charm since that's my favorite color and the green since that's my birthstone.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9da01b3127ccec6bc0d8c1bbc00000040O00BaMWzNuzcMQ e3nw8/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

Last but not least is the new charm I got. Cinderella's coach...
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9da01b3127ccec6bceaecda0700000040O00BaMWzNuzcMQ e3nw8/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

This is the whole bracelet put together...
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9da01b3127ccec6bca859da9300000040O00BaMWzNuzcMQ e3nw8/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

Now I just found out that WDW sells the Disney charms! I think I may have to pick up another one. I'm wondering if they sell any wdw exclusives. :confused3

Well I hope you all had a great weekend! I actually have today off from work so it's been a nice 3 day weekend. I'm hoping to start doing a little packing today and start making a list of things I need to buy. 21 days to go!

wdwgirl03

04-20-2009, 02:38 PM

Yay for 3 weeks!!! :banana::banana::banana:

Cute bracelet! My mom and sister have bracelets like that...I think they might be Pandora but it's still basically the same thing.

tinkerbell87512

04-20-2009, 06:08 PM

Yay for 3 weeks!!! :banana::banana::banana:

Cute bracelet! My mom and sister have bracelets like that...I think they might be Pandora but it's still basically the same thing.

Thanks girl! That suitcase charm is actually pandora. They have really cute charms too!

tinkgurl

04-20-2009, 06:17 PM

That bracelet is so cute!

DisneyFreak06

04-20-2009, 06:42 PM

I like that bracelet! I like the idea of having something that is not so "obvious" Disney with me all the time. I love Disney and usually have some obvious Disney on me (clothes, earings, sometimes hair clips etc.), but sometimes I think I want something that I know is Disney, but not everyone else knows it's Disney! I think I'll go for a Pick a Pearl and get a ring or something made.

tinkerbell87512

04-20-2009, 06:59 PM

That bracelet is so cute!

Thanks!!!

I like that bracelet! I like the idea of having something that is not so "obvious" Disney with me all the time. I love Disney and usually have some obvious Disney on me (clothes, earings, sometimes hair clips etc.), but sometimes I think I want something that I know is Disney, but not everyone else knows it's Disney! I think I'll go for a Pick a Pearl and get a ring or something made.

Thank you! I totally know what you mean. I have so many Disney tee's, jewelry etc but most times I just wear that bracelet and my tink watch. I also got a pick a pearl last year and made it into a necklace.Plus it wasn't crazy expensive. About $15 for the pearl and I believe it was $18 for the setting. Let me see if I can go take a pic of it.

tinkerbell87512

04-26-2009, 11:19 AM

Only 15 more days to go! :banana: Today I'm getting out the suitcase and starting to officially pack! :woohoo::woohoo: The more I can get done now the better. Plus I can see what I need to go out and buy.

Oh and has anyone listened to live365 mouseworld radio before? I've had it on all morning and it's great! This station plays all WDW music from the parks. Like this morning I got to hear the rope drop ceremony from the MK. It's really cool! If you are interested go to live365.com then search for Walt Disney World and it's the first station that comes up. The best part...it's totally free!!!

In some other off topic news. (I just had to share this because I'm excited.) My friend and I joined weight watchers a couple weeks ago and our first weigh in was this past tues. Well in one week I lost 4.8lbs! It's not much but it's a start! All the girls at work are all doing it now so we can all help eachother out and it's kind of turned into a fun thing now. I also joined the local YMCA and have been going regulary. :yay: I don't know how well I'll keep it up at WDW but I'm hoping all the walking will work in my favor. Our next weigh in is this coming tues so I'm hoping to see another loss.

The weather is beautiful here in NH...mid 80's! But I'm really looking forward to that FL sunshine. There is just something to having the nice weather and palm trees all around. :thumbsup2

Well I hope you all are having a great weekend! Enjoy the great weather!

wdwgirl03

04-26-2009, 11:53 AM

tinkerbell87512

04-26-2009, 12:11 PM

Hooray for 15 days!!! I wish I could say that...instead I am doing a countdown until 100 days (which is May 12!!!!).

I think I've listened to live365 before. I just wish there was a site to download park music from to put on my ipod. :sad2:

Glad you are having nice weather! We had a really nice day here on Friday, sunny and around 80 or so. I took the lake home from school and I swear all of Milwaukee was down at the beach. It was insane! Then yesterday it was cold and rainy. It's still kind of dreary out now.

Ohh your 100 day mark is on my b-day! The time will fly for you!

I totally agree with you on the ipod thing. I really wish there was a site like that too!

Sorry you are having crummy weather the past few days. Hopefully it will clear up soon!

DisneyFreak06

04-26-2009, 12:22 PM

tinkerbell87512

04-26-2009, 12:35 PM

:banana::banana: You're getting so close! :banana::banana:

Thanks for the live 365 site thingy. I'm excited it works in Canada! A lot of free online things do not. They say you have to be in the US. It's playing the music from Illuminations now and I've never seen it, yet it's making me cry because it sounds so Disney!!! :rotfl:

Oh, I got my picture from D23 and my magazine! Thanks for you help in making that decision. I LOVE IT! I actually went out to Michaels and bought a frame. Thank goodness they were 55% off. I now need to find enough wall space in my room for it. I might need to move the "Team Edward Bite Me" towel my nephewe made me for Christmas. (Just over a bit!)

Good for you on the weight loss plan. I have been struggling to fit in some of my clothes lately, so I think I need to lose some too! Good luck.

I'm so glad that site works for you!!! I'm still listening too! Love the 25th anv. of EPCOT illuminations. It really does feel like your there!

I'm so glad you love your D-23 stuff and I could help with your decision! I still need to get a frame for my picture. Haha I would love to see a picture of the "Team Edward' towel! I was so sad when I finished the series. I still need to find something else to read thats as good.

Thanks for the well wishes for the weight loss plan. It's not at all. Like I said it's kind of fun with everyone else doing it. Lots of extra encouragement. Good luck with your weight loss too!!!

wdwgirl03

04-26-2009, 08:28 PM

Ohh your 100 day mark is on my b-day! The time will fly for you!

I totally agree with you on the ipod thing. I really wish there was a site like that too!

Sorry you are having crummy weather the past few days. Hopefully it will clear up soon!

I was going to say, I think that's your birthday!

A while ago I was reading somebody's trip report and they had this link to a site with dozens of songs from the parks. I was able to download a few (for free!) and put them on my ipod. I had the site bookmarked to get more but when I went back to it the site was closed. :sad2: But I got the MK opening song :banana:, the Jammin Jungle Parade song, and a couple other things. I wish I would've downloaded more!

tinkerbell87512

04-27-2009, 07:19 AM

I was going to say, I think that's your birthday!

A while ago I was reading somebody's trip report and they had this link to a site with dozens of songs from the parks. I was able to download a few (for free!) and put them on my ipod. I had the site bookmarked to get more but when I went back to it the site was closed. :sad2: But I got the MK opening song :banana:, the Jammin Jungle Parade song, and a couple other things. I wish I would've downloaded more!

Aw I wish I had seen that site it sounds awesome! Glad you were able to get the opening and the parade! :thumbsup2

tinkgurl

04-27-2009, 11:11 AM

I'm so jealous you only have 14 days left!

jewels1916

04-27-2009, 06:13 PM

Hey girl! Love the bracelet! :)

tinkerbell87512

04-29-2009, 11:43 AM

I'm so jealous you only have 14 days left!

I can't believe how fast it's coming! But soon you will be going and I will be jealous of you! :flower3:

Hey girl! Love the bracelet! :)

Thanks so much!!!

tinkgurl

04-29-2009, 11:48 AM

:flower3:Will you tell the MK hi for me?! :laughing:

tinkerbell87512

04-29-2009, 11:48 AM

You know it's getting close when you can check the weather forcast for your trip! Yes I know it's a bit of a stretch but it's a good seeing your dates pop up and not that long to wait. So as of right now the begining of my trip looks like it's going to be in the upper 80's and plenty of sun! :beach: I just hope the forcast doesn't change (I know it will)...looks like perfect weather to me!!!!

12 days to go!!!

tinkerbell87512

04-29-2009, 11:50 AM

:flower3:Will you tell the MK hi for me?! :laughing:

Of course!!!!! I'll tell Mickey you will be there to visit him soon! :banana:

tinkgurl

04-29-2009, 11:50 AM

Of course!!!!! I'll tell Mickey you will be there to visit him soon! :banana:

Thanks girl! :)

tinkerbell87512

04-29-2009, 11:53 AM

Thanks girl! :)

:goodvibes

I know you feel my pain though with the people mover being closed. :sad1: Tomorrowland wont be the same on our trips! What will be your first MK ride now?

wdwgirl03

04-29-2009, 04:49 PM

tinkgurl

04-29-2009, 05:13 PM

I know you feel my pain though with the people mover being closed. :sad1: Tomorrowland wont be the same on our trips! What will be your first MK ride now?

I'm so sad the people mover is closed. I know we'll want to go ride it so many times and have to stop and remind ourselves. Hmm..I wonder what our first ride will be now. Maybe the train all the way around back to the front again since we love doing that too.

tinkerbell87512

04-29-2009, 05:48 PM

Lucky!!!

It does stink that Space Mountain and the TTA are closed now. :sad2: I am hoping that by some miracle they open up early so we can ride them on our trip. haha (right now they're scheduled to reopen the day we leave).

Oh I'm sure they will have soft openings! That's going to be awesome if u can catch it!!!!

I'm so sad the people mover is closed. I know we'll want to go ride it so many times and have to stop and remind ourselves. Hmm..I wonder what our first ride will be now. Maybe the train all the way around back to the front again since we love doing that too.

Oh that sounds like a good first ride since the people mover is closed. It's going to be so quiet in tomorrowland with those rides closed. I will have to keep reminding myself too!

DisneyFreak06

04-29-2009, 06:26 PM

tinkgurl

04-29-2009, 08:48 PM

Oh that sounds like a good first ride since the people mover is closed. It's going to be so quiet in tomorrowland with those rides closed. I will have to keep reminding myself too!

Which means Astro Orbiter, Carousel of Progress, and Buzz are going to be even busier! :headache:

tinkerbell87512

04-30-2009, 06:22 AM

:banana::banana: You're so close!

I looked for my trip in August and the TTA and Space Mountain are scheduled to be closed then too! I have never been on TTA and really wanted to try it this time. Oh well, just means I'll have to go again! :rotfl:

Oh man you are going to miss it too! You should really ride the people mover (the TTA). It's so relaxing! I just love it!

I'm sure you wont mind going back to WDW ;)

Which means Astro Orbiter, Carousel of Progress, and Buzz are going to be even busier! :headache:

Ugh true!

jewels1916

04-30-2009, 12:59 PM

tinkerbell87512

05-01-2009, 09:03 AM

Oh, your trip is so soon! I will be very anxious for your TR, missy! I am bummed for you that the TTA and SM are closed. I just looked on Mouseplanet to see if there was a date that SM was going to be re-opening, and it is going to be opening Nov. 21st, so right before I go. I just hope they don't have to push it back!

That's so awesome that it's going to open before you go! I'm really excited to see what they do with it. You will have to report all about it when you get back! :thumbsup2 I'm crossing my fingers for you that they don't push back the opening!

tinkerbell87512

05-03-2009, 08:08 PM

8 days and counting! Yup finally single digits!!! I decided not to do the online resort check in because I would rather do in face to face. The past few days I've been picking up some stuff for the trip which is finally making it feel like it's around the corner.

I've picked up...
Plenty of hand sanitizer...specially all that talk about the flu
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Travel shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, water bottle and a new nail polish. I figure I'll give myself a nice mani-pedi next weekend before I go.
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I also made a stop at home depot to pick up some mickey heads!!! I don't know what I'm going to do with them exactly but I will figure something out. I picked up plenty of them. Maybe I'll decorate my resort window. :confused3

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Now since it's so close to my trip I usually start watching 1 Disney movie a night. If you've read past trip reports you know all about this. Well tonight was the night that I started and the first movie I picked was.....

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Lilo and Stitch!

I just think this movie is so cute! Stitch is one fiesty little guy and I love it! :lmao: Speaking of Stitch I'm looking forward to seeing what his new show/party is all about in Tomorrowland. It's set to open May 6th and not too many details have been released from what I can see.

Anyway that's all the news I really have for now. Hope you all had a great weekend!!!! :woohoo: