Sun, Sand, and Disney!-A Disney and Beach Club PTR!!-Update 8/6 mini update [Archive] - The DIS Discussion Forums

pinkpixie0920

02-16-2009, 05:59 PM

Hi Everyone!

This is my first PTR, so I hope to make this as exciting and fun as possible. I guess a good way to start is to introduce the Castmembers:
Our Family:
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt28/nancyw16/PUPPIES.jpg

Nancy: Thats me! I am a 25 year old lover of all things Disney and Pink! I am a very girly person so you will definitely see me get very excited about little things a lot through this PTR. I am a Senior Accountant, this can be very boring at times so to make things a little more lively I am also a junior varsity cheerleading coach on the side:cheer2: .

Brian: My DH ,27, who also loves Disney! I know can a girl get so lucky! Brian is a Senior Business Systems Analyst and loves anything to do with computers and video games. He has been to Disney many times as a child.

The two little fur babies in the picture are Wizard and Ace, the newest addition to our family. We got them a month after we got married and they are six months old now. They are definitely not that small any more! Unfortunately dogs are not allowed at Disney so they will not be joining us for this trip.

Our Trip: We have a trip planned for September 19-26, 2009. We will be staying at the Beach Club Villa's, in a Studio Villa:banana: . My IL's will be joining us on this trip. I am so excited to stay at the Beach Clubs we have never stayed here before. I love the beach so I can not wait for Stormalong Bay! We just booked everything this morning so I will definitely have more to come soon!

I just wanted to say Hi and introduce ourselves, I will post more soon, I promise!

Chapters:
1. Up, Up, and Away! (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=30347657#post30347657)
2. Hooray for Deluxe Dining! (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=30392715#post30392715)3. Honeymoon Recap (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=30570731#post30570731)4. First Disney Shopping Trip (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=30982552&posted=1#post30982552)
5. UGGs and Books! (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=31152610&posted=1#post31152610)
6. To Tour or Not to Tour??? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=31198737&posted=1#post31198737)
7. Yak & Yeti or Tusker House?? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=31333374#post31333374)8. First Taste of Disney Magic (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=31365826&posted=1#post31365826)
9. WDW Favorites (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=31541370#post31541370)
10. Vera Bradley-Assistance Needed!!! (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=31583339#post31583339)
11. Vera Update (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=31708740&posted=1#post31708740)
12.Dining and Luggage (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=32137964#post32137964)13.Dining Update (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=32181999&posted=1#post32181999)
14. 90 days and counting = ADR's!!! (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=32367421#post32367421)15. Flight Changes (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=32532676#post32532676)16. Countdown and Jobs (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=32630131&posted=1#post32630131)

Angela0917

02-17-2009, 09:05 AM

Yay!! Nancy! I'm so glad you started your PTR! Cute pic of you guys!!! Can't wait to read more!!:goodvibes

pinkpixie0920

02-17-2009, 01:48 PM

Yay!! Nancy! I'm so glad you started your PTR! Cute pic of you guys!!! Can't wait to read more!!:goodvibes

Thanks Ang!

ReneeDisney

02-17-2009, 01:51 PM

Great start so far! Looking forward to reading more... :) We'll be at the Beach Club on September 26th for 8 glorious nights.

Disneyfan71

02-17-2009, 02:06 PM

Hi Nancy...I'm here too. I'm like you about Disney..I get excited over the little things. But that's what makes it so fun, right? Can't wait to read more.

pinkpixie0920

02-17-2009, 02:16 PM

Great start so far! Looking forward to reading more... :) We'll be at the Beach Club on September 26th for 8 glorious nights.

Thanks! Aww you will be arriving right as I am leaving. Have you stayed at the Beach Clubs before?

Hi Nancy...I'm here too. I'm like you about Disney..I get excited over the little things. But that's what makes it so fun, right? Can't wait to read more.

I agree, you have to get excited about the little things! Thanks for reading, I hope to post more tonight.

Disneyfan71

02-17-2009, 02:20 PM

When we got our planning DVD..I was like a small child in a candy store--couldn't think of a better analogy. Can't wait to read more!!!

ReneeDisney

02-17-2009, 02:21 PM

[QUOTE=pinkpixie0920;30336395]Thanks! Aww you will be arriving right as I am leaving. Have you stayed at the Beach Clubs before?

Yes, we've stayed at the BC in 2003 and then again in 2006. It is so wonderful! The bright airy colors of the lobby and the sandy beach along with the pool are so wonderful! I love the proximity to EPCOT and the boat ride to the Studios is so relaxing! Best part is access to the Boardwalk Inn, Yacht Club and Swan/Dolphin for dining - only a short minute walk to each!! :)

PS: I too agree that the little things are what make Disney so special for my family! :)

pinkpixie0920

02-17-2009, 02:50 PM

When we got our planning DVD..I was like a small child in a candy store--couldn't think of a better analogy. Can't wait to read more!!!

I love the planning DVD's, I also love how On Demand has a Disney section, I watch it all the time.

[QUOTE=pinkpixie0920;30336395]Thanks! Aww you will be arriving right as I am leaving. Have you stayed at the Beach Clubs before?

Yes, we've stayed at the BC in 2003 and then again in 2006. It is so wonderful! The bright airy colors of the lobby and the sandy beach along with the pool are so wonderful! I love the proximity to EPCOT and the boat ride to the Studios is so relaxing! Best part is access to the Boardwalk Inn, Yacht Club and Swan/Dolphin for dining - only a short minute walk to each!! :)

PS: I too agree that the little things are what make Disney so special for my family! :)

I can't wait for Stormalong Bay! We stayed at the WL for our honeymoon and it was a beautiful resort but I think the beach clubs will be more us. I can't wait to go!

Disneyfan71

02-17-2009, 11:45 PM

We used to have a Disney section on our on demand but not anymore :( Oh well.

pinkpixie0920

02-18-2009, 08:40 AM

I figured I would share our travel plans with you. We will be traveling by plane obviously, Pittsburgh to Orlando is a pretty far drive. We found a wonderful deal with Air Tran. Its a non stop flight both way, I couldn't believe it. Has anyone flown air tran before? We are set to depart on 9/19 at 10:52 and arriving in Orlando at 1:07, which still leaves plenty of time for Disney that day and we don't have to get up at the crack of dawn to get to the airport.

We will be using Magical Express to and from the airport. I just love magical express! I love how you don't have to get your luggage from baggage claim and even the little video they play on your journey to your hotel. It gets me so excited for disney! Next stop...DISNEY!!!:cheer2: And then the fun begins.

pinkpixie0920

02-18-2009, 12:18 PM

We used to have a Disney section on our on demand but not anymore :( Oh well.

I found mine under searchlight and then under travel I believe. They really haven't added anything new too it though.

Disneyfan71

02-18-2009, 03:16 PM

jewels1916

02-18-2009, 04:20 PM

Hi Nancy! I am just joining the party, but I can't wait to read more. September is a fantastic time to go! I was there this past September and it was great. They already had the Halloween decor up and it looked amazing. Are you thinking of doing Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party?

pinkpixie0920

02-19-2009, 07:59 AM

I love AirTran..have flown them before..They do have XM Radio which is really cool. They do have complimentary headsets (well they did) but I'd bring your own. OH and they do have free soft drinks (last time I flew them). Their Boeing 717's have two seats on one side and three on the other--but I love AirTran :)

Oh good that makes me feel better! We always fly US Air or Midwest and I get nervous about trying new airlines. After this last time with US Air though we won't be flying them anymore unless we have too. Thanks for the info!

Hi Nancy! I am just joining the party, but I can't wait to read more. September is a fantastic time to go! I was there this past September and it was great. They already had the Halloween decor up and it looked amazing. Are you thinking of doing Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party?

Hi! Thanks for reading so far! I am so glad to hear that September is a good time to go, I was worried about the heat and hurricanes. I don't mind if it is hot just not like blistering hot where you can't even breath. I really want to do Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party but my DH doesn't really want to. We did the Very Merry Christmas Party last November and we both loved so I hope to talk him into the halloween one. Have you done it before?

Disneyfan71

02-19-2009, 08:13 AM

Oh good that makes me feel better! We always fly US Air or Midwest and I get nervous about trying new airlines. After this last time with US Air though we won't be flying them anymore unless we have too. Thanks for the info!

I've never liked US Scareways as I call it!!! For one they're danged expensive...more so than Air Tran or any other airline out there. Now don't get me wrong, I'm glad the captain landed that plane safely in the Hudson...But still!! And yes Air Tran is a really good airline..we're actually flying them in May (going to New Orleans). I can't wait to fly them again :)

When you do book your seats (if you see two seats on one side and three on the other) that means it's a Boeing 717--nice plane btw. I'm an aviation nut as I used to work for a competing airline and it wasn't USAirways :)

jewels1916

02-19-2009, 09:30 AM

Hi! Thanks for reading so far! I am so glad to hear that September is a good time to go, I was worried about the heat and hurricanes. I don't mind if it is hot just not like blistering hot where you can't even breath. I really want to do Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party but my DH doesn't really want to. We did the Very Merry Christmas Party last November and we both loved so I hope to talk him into the halloween one. Have you done it before?

September is a great time to go. It's hot, but not like Texas summer-hot. And we only had rain one day when we were there. I haven't done MNSSHP, I didn't think my parents would like it when we were there, and I regret not going. I am planning on doing MVMCP in December when I go though.

Angela0917

02-19-2009, 09:35 AM

Aww, Nancy, you should talk Brian into going to MNSSHP!!! You can dress up like Jasmine!!!

MiaBella05

02-19-2009, 10:07 AM

you will fall in love with the beach club!! it is my favorite resort on disney property. All the resorts by epcot are great!! Make sure to catch the movie on the beach at night!! popcorn::

pinkpixie0920

02-19-2009, 05:01 PM

I've never liked US Scareways as I call it!!! For one they're danged expensive...more so than Air Tran or any other airline out there. Now don't get me wrong, I'm glad the captain landed that plane safely in the Hudson...But still!! And yes Air Tran is a really good airline..we're actually flying them in May (going to New Orleans). I can't wait to fly them again :)

When you do book your seats (if you see two seats on one side and three on the other) that means it's a Boeing 717--nice plane btw. I'm an aviation nut as I used to work for a competing airline and it wasn't USAirways :)

That is a perfect name for it! When we flew them in November they canceled our flight a half an hour before we were to board. I am so glad you liked Air Tran! I think our plane has three on both side going, but we have the 717 coming back home.

September is a great time to go. It's hot, but not like Texas summer-hot. And we only had rain one day when we were there. I haven't done MNSSHP, I didn't think my parents would like it when we were there, and I regret not going. I am planning on doing MVMCP in December when I go though.

You will love MVMCP! You get free hot chocolate and cookies all around the park and it snows on Main street! I loved everything about it the parade, fireworks, short lines for rides. I am excited you get to go!

Aww, Nancy, you should talk Brian into going to MNSSHP!!! You can dress up like Jasmine!!!

I hope I can talk him into going, I don't know if I will dress up though! He is just not much of a halloween person.

you will fall in love with the beach club!! it is my favorite resort on disney property. All the resorts by epcot are great!! Make sure to catch the movie on the beach at night!! popcorn::

Thanks that is great to hear! I am really excited for the movies on the beach, did you have the s'mores too?

pinkpixie0920

02-19-2009, 05:03 PM

you will fall in love with the beach club!! it is my favorite resort on disney property. All the resorts by epcot are great!! Make sure to catch the movie on the beach at night!! popcorn::

I see you got engaged in Dec 2006 at Grand Floridian, that is great! We got engaged in Oct 2006, he proposed the one night real late while we were walking around CSR (our resort at the time). I loved everything about it!:love:

pinkpixie0920

02-20-2009, 08:35 AM

We decided this trip that we would try the deluxe dining. On our honeymoon in November we got kind of tired of worrying about how many meals we had left and ended up paying out of pocket for several. This time we figured we wouldn't hold back and would splurge a little on the Deluxe Dining Plan:woohoo: ! We are going in September and I know that a lot of people get the free dining e-mails but I never receive anything, I don't think the free dining includes deluxe though. Here are a list of the places we are thinking of dining at:

Breakfast:
Chef Mickey's (love this buffet :lovestruc )
Cape May Breakfast Buffet
Akershus Princess Breakfast

Lunch:
Beaches and Cream
50's Prime Time
Sci Fi Dine Inn-This would mostly be for my FIL
Tucker House

Dinner:
Hoop Dee Doo-very excited for this!:cheer2:
Narcoossee's
Chef Mickey's-I know we are doing it for breakfast but I just love this place
Tony's Town Square
Ohana's
Crystal Palace
Le Cellier-need to try the cheddar cheese soup this time!

That is all we have so far, let me know what you think and any recommendations you may have. I am sure this will change by the time I go to make the ADR's. How does everyone like the new 90 day system?

Disneyfan71

02-20-2009, 01:32 PM

jewels1916

02-20-2009, 01:53 PM

I'm glad to hear you like Chef Mickey's breakfast buffet! That is on my list of places to try. We couldn't get a ressie when I was there in September! Your dining plans look good so far! :)

allison_wonderland

02-21-2009, 07:51 PM

Hi Nancy!!! I didnt know you had one of these!!! Yeah i was worried once Angela's wedding was over what i was going to read daily on here!! :rotfl: Mmm just reading your dining options make my mouth water!

wigdoutdismom

02-21-2009, 09:23 PM

subbing!
We always fly airtran out of Kansas, it's ok, and much better than driving!

pinkpixie0920

02-22-2009, 03:39 PM

We'll be on the deluxe dining plan. It's our anniversary and honeymoon we never got to take. Plus I've never eaten at the really nice restaurants..well a few but not all of them. If we were go go every year, I'd say no dining plan!!!

I am so excited for the deluxe dining. We love to eat!

I'm glad to hear you like Chef Mickey's breakfast buffet! That is on my list of places to try. We couldn't get a ressie when I was there in September! Your dining plans look good so far! :)

Thanks! YOu will love Chef Mickey's!

Hi Nancy!!! I didnt know you had one of these!!! Yeah i was worried once Angela's wedding was over what i was going to read daily on here!! :rotfl: Mmm just reading your dining options make my mouth water!

Yeah I just started it. You should do one too! I know I wish I was eating at all those places now.

subbing!
We always fly airtran out of Kansas, it's ok, and much better than driving!

Thanks for reading! I am glad to hear you liked Air tran. I agree anything is better than driving!

ReneeDisney

02-22-2009, 04:05 PM

Great dining list! I would add Kona Cafe and The Wave for Breakfast. And also, Flying Fish and California Grill for dinner! These 4 place are always a must for us every trip!! ENJOY!!

tiggersam00

02-22-2009, 04:09 PM

hi there! I just found your PTR and it looks great! I saw that you got engaged at WDW, my DF propsed at MK this past December!
I have flown airtran many times and have never had any problems outside of weather delays (I am from Boston, so snow frequently messes up travel in the winter). So you should have no worries with them:goodvibes

Your food picks are making me very hungry lol! I am a huge fan of chef mickeys as well! The breakfast pizza is awesome! The hoop-dee-do is one my must do list as well!

Angela0917

02-22-2009, 07:56 PM

Nancy, I'm hijacking your PTR with a pic:rotfl:
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n217/akuzmirek/Bridal%20Shower/IMG_2901_0010_010.jpg

pinkpixie0920

02-24-2009, 09:28 AM

Great dining list! I would add Kona Cafe and The Wave for Breakfast. And also, Flying Fish and California Grill for dinner! These 4 place are always a must for us every trip!! ENJOY!!

Kona looks so good! I want to try tonga toast. I bought the disney cook book the last time we were there and they have the recipe in there but you have to deep fry it and I don't have a deep fryer. Thanks for the recommendations I will look into those places.

hi there! I just found your PTR and it looks great! I saw that you got engaged at WDW, my DF propsed at MK this past December!
I have flown airtran many times and have never had any problems outside of weather delays (I am from Boston, so snow frequently messes up travel in the winter). So you should have no worries with them:goodvibes

Your food picks are making me very hungry lol! I am a huge fan of chef mickeys as well! The breakfast pizza is awesome! The hoop-dee-do is one my must do list as well!

Hi, thanks for reading! Yes we got engaged in October 06. Where in MK did your DF propose? I am glad you liked air tran. The breakfast pizza is my favorite too!

pinkpixie0920

02-24-2009, 09:31 AM

Nancy, I'm hijacking your PTR with a pic:rotfl:
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n217/akuzmirek/Bridal%20Shower/IMG_2901_0010_010.jpg

LOL hijack away, although I don't know if I like that picture of me. You and Allison look great though!

Angela0917

02-24-2009, 09:35 AM

LOL hijack away, although I don't know if I like that picture of me. You and Allison look great though!

OMG, no I look like an idiot. At least you're the only one actually looking at the camera. hahah!

pinkpixie0920

02-24-2009, 12:59 PM

OMG, no I look like an idiot. At least you're the only one actually looking at the camera. hahah!

That is so funny you say that about looking at the camera because I remember when they were taking the picture there were two camera's going and I thought great I just looked at the wrong one.

tiggersam00

02-24-2009, 01:52 PM

pinkpixie0920 Hi, thanks for reading! Yes we got engaged in October 06. Where in MK did your DF propose? I am glad you liked air tran. The breakfast pizza is my favorite too!

He proposed at the wishing well by the castle, it was very sweet! Can't wait to read more of your plans!:goodvibes

pinkpixie0920

02-26-2009, 07:37 AM

Has anyone eaten at the Akershus breakfast in Epcot? I am debating on whether we should make reservations for there? I love eating with Princesses, but my DH really does not like breakfast that much, but I do. I really wish we could still make dining reservations at 180 day, 90 days seems so far away. I found out I can make mine on June 21!

pinkpixie0920

02-26-2009, 07:40 AM

He proposed at the wishing well by the castle, it was very sweet! Can't wait to read more of your plans!:goodvibes

I read you PTR and I think that is probably the cutest proposal I have heard of. Very creative!:goodvibes

pinkpixie0920

03-01-2009, 05:04 PM

I hope I don't bore anyone but I thought I might add some pictures from our Honeymoon in November. We got married September 20 but decided to wait a little bit to go on our honeymoon in November. I didn't want to rush off right after the wedding and then everything be over all at once. I am glad we waited to go. I am not really going to be able to do a day by day review of what we did because to be honest with you that was in November and this is March so I can't really remember everything that we did, but I will do my best. Also please excuse the fact that I am wearing the same sweatshirt in most of the pictures. I swear I brought a different outfit for each day but I really didn't bring anything that was warm and it was kind of cold for Florida so the sweatshirt was kind of like my jacket for the week. Also most of these are Photopass pictures, we kind of forgot our camera charger at so we didn't want to drain the battery and this was our honeymoon so most of this pictures will be of us not really of other things.

We're here! yay Magical Express:
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt28/nancyw16/Disney%20Honeymoon/PB150004-1.jpg

View from our room:
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Our first night we had reservations at Tony's Town Square after we just decided to walk around Magic Kingdom:
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I love the lights on the castle at Christmas!

We breakfast reservations the next morning at Chef Mickey's:
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I just think Minnie is so sweet!

Then I think we went to Epcot:
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I love the new additions to Spaceship Earth

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Visiting Paris

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Spaceship Earth at night
sorry I didn't have many from Epcot

Liberty Tree Tavern (it so sad they don't have characters at this meal anymore)
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looking tough with Chip

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Howdy Partner!

This is what was waiting for us in our room:
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continued in next post...

Angela0917

03-01-2009, 05:18 PM

Yay!! I'm so glad to see Honeymoon pics!!!!:yay:

pinkpixie0920

03-01-2009, 05:35 PM

I can't remember what park we did what day so I am doing just an overview at each park:

Animal Kingdom:
When we first got their we got fast passes for Everest and then rode Kilamanjaro Safari. I can't remember what we did next but I know we went to It's tough to be a Bug, rode Everest, saw the Finding Nemo musical which was very cute and I can't remember what else.

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In front of Everest

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I love the Tree of Life
again sorry these are all of us, I took some of the Safari but they didn't come out every time I would get a good shot the lady next to me would put her head in front of my camera, it was kind of annoying.

Magic Kingdom:
Breakfast with the Princesses
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I love Belle, I want to do Akershus so I can see her in her gold dress.

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Gotta love Sleeping Beauty for that gorgeous long hair and her excellent taste in ball gown colors!

I never uploaded my picture with Cinderella from photopass and I was very dissapointed that Jasmine was not there:(

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I have to say Captain Hook had a wonderful sense of humor, he was so determined to steal me away from Brian. Too cute!

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Brian defending my honor against Captain Hook.

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Donald looks so cute selling Christmas trees.

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Newlyweds taking a picture in front of our future home. I wondering how hard that would be to clean!

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Piglet is definitely very pink!

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Christmas party parade:
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I love Daisy Duck! I wish she was around the parks more or at a character meal.

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I love how the gingerbread men have flat backs, like they came right off the cookie sheet!

Hollywood Studios and Epcot:

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I love this park!

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Me dragging Brian onto TOT! I love the guy in the background.

http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt28/nancyw16/Disney%20Honeymoon/PB170150.jpg
We met this funny scuba diver at the aquarium in Epcot.

http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt28/nancyw16/Disney%20Honeymoon/PB160090.jpg
This was the best Mary Poppins I have seen in Disney. She played the part so good even told us to stand up straight in the picture. Look how even the way she holds her feet is identical.

I hope I didn't bore anyone too bad with my pictures. I'm sorry I couldn't recap our days better.

Angela0917

03-01-2009, 05:54 PM

I LOVE LOVE LOVE your safari hat!! I definately want one!!! Your pics are so cute!!!

pinkpixie0920

03-01-2009, 06:06 PM

I LOVE LOVE LOVE your safari hat!! I definately want one!!! Your pics are so cute!!!

Thanks! It ended up being the same one Allison got too.

Angela0917

03-01-2009, 06:45 PM

Thanks! It ended up being the same one Allison got too.

Really? I didn't notice it was the same hat! Well, if you girls both have it, than I guess that means I DEFINATELY need it!:rotfl:

pinkpixie0920

03-02-2009, 08:11 AM

Really? I didn't notice it was the same hat! Well, if you girls both have it, than I guess that means I DEFINATELY need it!:rotfl:

Yeah you Def. need to get it! I can't wait to wear it again this year!

ReneeDisney

03-02-2009, 08:31 AM

Great pictures!! :)

pinkpixie0920

03-02-2009, 08:46 AM

Great pictures!! :)

Thanks!

Disneyfan71

03-02-2009, 08:47 AM

I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED the pictures!! especially of DHS..I've only been there once but hoping we get there at least twice on our June trip.

troobabiee7

03-02-2009, 09:34 AM

Hi Nancy! I just found your report and subscribed. Cute pictures from your honeymoon! I'm glad you and your DH had a good time :goodvibes

Your plans look great for September! You have a lot of good restaurant choices :thumbsup2 We especially like the Sci-Fi. The food's not bad and the atmosphere's SO unique!

Your dogs are adorable too! Looking forward to more!

pinkpixie0920

03-02-2009, 11:37 AM

I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED the pictures!! especially of DHS..I've only been there once but hoping we get there at least twice on our June trip.

Thanks! I love DHS! Everytime I ride TOT I end up laughing at the end where I can't stop.:rotfl:

Hi Nancy! I just found your report and subscribed. Cute pictures from your honeymoon! I'm glad you and your DH had a good time :goodvibes

Your plans look great for September! You have a lot of good restaurant choices :thumbsup2 We especially like the Sci-Fi. The food's not bad and the atmosphere's SO unique!

Your dogs are adorable too! Looking forward to more!

Thanks for Subscribing! I liked Sci Fi too. We ate their in November for lunch. Thanks, I love my dogs. Thanks for reading!:goodvibes

Disneyfan71

03-02-2009, 02:19 PM

Oh ToT is an awesome ride..although I've only ridden it once. Still, I can't wait to ride it again :)

pinkpixie0920

03-04-2009, 08:11 AM

Oh ToT is an awesome ride..although I've only ridden it once. Still, I can't wait to ride it again :)

I know I love it too!:cloud9:

stacikristine

03-04-2009, 05:08 PM

pinkpixie0920

03-05-2009, 08:27 AM

Yay! I'm so glad I found your PTR on the Sept 2009 thread! We're going to be in the world during the same time! We're staying at AKV Sept 20-26. I loved seeing your honeymoon pics--very fun! My husband and I just got married in Dec and we're so excited about our first trip together! We're also flying Airtran and got great deals on non-stop flights! :thumbsup2 I'm so excited to read more of your plans!

Thanks for reading. Maybe we will see each other there! I just read your PTR and I love it! I'm glad to see you are flying Airtran too, I couldn't believe the good deals they had. We rented points too for vacation club. I am so excited though to stay at the vacation clubs and pay for a value resort! I can't wait to read more of you PTR, you are a beautiful couple!

stacikristine

03-05-2009, 02:23 PM

Thanks for reading. Maybe we will see each other there! I just read your PTR and I love it! I'm glad to see you are flying Airtran too, I couldn't believe the good deals they had. We rented points too for vacation club. I am so excited though to stay at the vacation clubs and pay for a value resort! I can't wait to read more of you PTR, you are a beautiful couple!

I've never flown Airtran, but I couldn't pass up the deal! I didn't even know renting points existed until we the fall--I don't think we'll ever do anything else! Have you rented before?

pinkpixie0920

03-06-2009, 09:02 AM

I've never flown Airtran, but I couldn't pass up the deal! I didn't even know renting points existed until we the fall--I don't think we'll ever do anything else! Have you rented before?

This is the first time we rented and I agree we will never do it any other way. I just can't believe the money we saved by doing it. Even upgrading to deluxe dining and we still saved money. :banana: I love it. Every one I have talked to say they love Air tran, so I am excited to see what it is like. Have you ever gone in September before? I was a little nervous about hurricanes.

MiaBella05

03-06-2009, 09:16 AM

stacikristine

03-06-2009, 09:25 AM

This is the first time we rented and I agree we will never do it any other way. I just can't believe the money we saved by doing it. Even upgrading to deluxe dining and we still saved money. :banana: I love it. Every one I have talked to say they love Air tran, so I am excited to see what it is like. Have you ever gone in September before? I was a little nervous about hurricanes.

I'm telling everyone about renting!! The lady who took my wedding pictures gave me my bridal portrait book yesterday, and I even started telling her (they go to Disney every year). It's the best kept secret of Disney!!! That's awesome that you get to do deluxe dining. We might try that next time. I just don't know if we could eat that much! Last time, I was stuffed on regular dining! But...just curious, about what is the price difference? I've only ever flown Southwest or American. I'm excited about AirTran too. No I've never been in Sept. We went in Oct (I think you said you did too) and loved it, but never Sept. I didn't even know it was hurricane season until we already booked. I guess we'll just pray hard!!

stacikristine

03-06-2009, 09:27 AM

May i ask who you rented through or how you went about doing it, i am very interested in renting seeing as it could save money but a bit nervous about doing it.

I'll let Nancy explain it to you (since this is her thread) :) But here's a website where you can see the points that would be needed for what you're looking for:

http://www.dvcbyresale.com/chart.php/Animal%20Kingdom

pinkpixie0920

03-06-2009, 10:03 AM

May i ask who you rented through or how you went about doing it, i am very interested in renting seeing as it could save money but a bit nervous about doing it.

Sure, the site that Staci listed is great. It worked out great for us. We sat on the call with the guy while he was on the phone with disney, so we were able to hear everything that was going on. It was super easy and you get an e-mail confirmation immediately. I was nervous at first but after doing it there were no problems.

I'm telling everyone about renting!! The lady who took my wedding pictures gave me my bridal portrait book yesterday, and I even started telling her (they go to Disney every year). It's the best kept secret of Disney!!! That's awesome that you get to do deluxe dining. We might try that next time. I just don't know if we could eat that much! Last time, I was stuffed on regular dining! But...just curious, about what is the price difference? I've only ever flown Southwest or American. I'm excited about AirTran too. No I've never been in Sept. We went in Oct (I think you said you did too) and loved it, but never Sept. I didn't even know it was hurricane season until we already booked. I guess we'll just pray hard!!

It def. is the best kept secret. Regular dining is about $40 a day a believe and the deluxe was $70 a day. When we did the regular we were always worrying about having enough meals and paid OOP more times than I would have liked so we figured we would save with the deluxe. Yeah we loved Oct. too and I hear it is less crowded in September :cool1: . Maybe this year hurricane season won't be as bad but I think that it doesn't get to bad at Disney, or at least I hope, since it is inland. When are you able to make your dining reservations? I wish you could pay for the dining plan now and now when you get there.

I'll let Nancy explain it to you (since this is her thread) :) But here's a website where you can see the points that would be needed for what you're looking for:

http://www.dvcbyresale.com/chart.php/Animal%20Kingdom

That is a great site too! Thanks for putting that on there.:goodvibes

allison_wonderland

03-08-2009, 10:30 AM

Thats so funny about the safari hat!! It def looks adorable on you! I loved seeing your honeymoon pics!! so adorable! and Disney looks amazing at Christmas time! I cant wait to see more!

pinkpixie0920

03-08-2009, 10:47 AM

Thats so funny about the safari hat!! It def looks adorable on you! I loved seeing your honeymoon pics!! so adorable! and Disney looks amazing at Christmas time! I cant wait to see more!

It is funny about the hat. :rotfl: I remember when you went you said you and Shawn bought safari hats but I wasn't sure which one. I liked that one the best for me. Brian wouldn't get one though. You will love Disney at Christmas and you are actually going in December so you can see the candlelight procession at Epcot and the Osborne Lights at HS. When we were there they just had the decorations up and the MVMCP, they don't add the rest until after Thanksgiving. Are you going to do that yuletide tour while you are there like you were talking about?

stacikristine

03-09-2009, 10:29 AM

It def. is the best kept secret. Regular dining is about $40 a day a believe and the deluxe was $70 a day. When we did the regular we were always worrying about having enough meals and paid OOP more times than I would have liked so we figured we would save with the deluxe. Yeah we loved Oct. too and I hear it is less crowded in September :cool1: . Maybe this year hurricane season won't be as bad but I think that it doesn't get to bad at Disney, or at least I hope, since it is inland. When are you able to make your dining reservations? I wish you could pay for the dining plan now and now when you get there.

That is a great site too! Thanks for putting that on there.:goodvibes

I didn't realize that Deluxe was only $70 a day--we might have to look into it for next time. I know--I like paying for things in advance. I've already made all of the big purchases besides the DDP... We get to make ADRs on

Do you know if we're allowed to call our resorts and talk with them about our ressies? aka to request a King bed or anything? I didn't know if EVERYTHING had to go through the DVC owner or not...

I hope hurricane season isn't bad--It would STINK to have our vacation be ruined by a stinking hurricane!

You're welcome--I found my info for DVC charts from a book I bought, but this has the same info. It's just easier for people to "see" the point system

Angela0917

03-10-2009, 10:13 PM

Happy Birthday Nancy!!!

party: :bday: party:

Roxychica7

03-10-2009, 10:22 PM

Hi! Loving the PTR so far! I found you from Stacikristine's report...can't wait to read more! :thumbsup2

pinkpixie0920

03-11-2009, 12:06 PM

I didn't realize that Deluxe was only $70 a day--we might have to look into it for next time. I know--I like paying for things in advance. I've already made all of the big purchases besides the DDP... We get to make ADRs on

Do you know if we're allowed to call our resorts and talk with them about our ressies? aka to request a King bed or anything? I didn't know if EVERYTHING had to go through the DVC owner or not...

I hope hurricane season isn't bad--It would STINK to have our vacation be ruined by a stinking hurricane!

You're welcome--I found my info for DVC charts from a book I bought, but this has the same info. It's just easier for people to "see" the point system

I do think everything has to go through the actual DVC owner. I called and asked a question about dining and they said I needed to have the person that I got the points from call. That seems like a hassle. You could always try and see what happens though. Hopefully you have better luck than I did.

Happy Birthday Nancy!!!

party: :bday: party:

Thank you! What fun smileys!

Hi! Loving the PTR so far! I found you from Stacikristine's report...can't wait to read more! :thumbsup2

Thank you! I hope to post more soon I have been a little busy and have been neglecting my PTR. I am thinking of posting some of our wedding pics soon. Hopefully I won't bore anyone!

Ratpack

03-11-2009, 12:15 PM

Do you know if we're allowed to call our resorts and talk with them about our ressies? aka to request a King bed or anything?

If you are staying in a Villa, then the bedding is set, there isn't any option to choose between. A king is usually standard in 1BR, 2BR and Grand Villas. The studios have a Queen bed and pullout sofa. At least this is the case in AKV.

pinkpixie0920

03-11-2009, 01:31 PM

If you are staying in a Villa, then the bedding is set, there isn't any option to choose between. A king is usually standard in 1BR, 2BR and Grand Villas. The studios have a Queen bed and pullout sofa. At least this is the case in AKV.

Thanks! I think I read that somewhere. I know when we called they said they had handicapp rooms, we didn't need one so we didn't ask, but I wonder if those have king beds?

stacikristine

03-12-2009, 09:29 AM

If you are staying in a Villa, then the bedding is set, there isn't any option to choose between. A king is usually standard in 1BR, 2BR and Grand Villas. The studios have a Queen bed and pullout sofa. At least this is the case in AKV.

Thanks for this info!! A queen bed is absolutely fine with us. We just didn't want 2 queens--we'd rather just have one bed so it doesn't take up so much room! Thanks again!

pinkpixie0920

03-13-2009, 06:54 AM

I know I posted this before but I think it was missed. Has anyone ever eaten at Akershus Princess Story book breakfast princess: ? We were thinking of eating there one day. Now DH is not a huge breakfast person but I am. I was just curious what others thought of it and if you would recommend it. :goodvibes

Also, sorry I haven't had anything to update, the school that I coach cheerleading for had their try outs this entire week, so I have been there every night after work. Tonight are the final try outs so hopefully I will have an update this weekend sometime. Thanks for being patient!!!

Angela0917

03-16-2009, 11:15 AM

I know I posted this before but I think it was missed. Has anyone ever eaten at Akershus Princess Story book breakfast princess: ? We were thinking of eating there one day. Now DH is not a huge breakfast person but I am. I was just curious what others thought of it and if you would recommend it. :goodvibes

I've never beek to Akershus so I can't comment on that, but breakfast with the princesses would be fun! We would have probably done if it we weren't doing CRT, but I can't make Matt sit through 2 princess breakfasts!!:rotfl:

pinkpixie0920

03-17-2009, 07:52 AM

I've never beek to Akershus so I can't comment on that, but breakfast with the princesses would be fun! We would have probably done if it we weren't doing CRT, but I can't make Matt sit through 2 princess breakfasts!!:rotfl:

That is what I figured too. We did CRT on our honeymoon, I liked it, but Brian wasn't a huge fan. I think that was more because he doesn't like getting up early and he isn't a real big breakfast person. I love breakfast and I love princesses, so I think it is the perfect combo!

jenny105

03-17-2009, 03:56 PM

pinkpixie0920

03-18-2009, 07:22 AM

Hi! I saw you commented on Lynn's PTR and I'm going to WDW the same time as you! I'll probably be starting my first PTR when I can make my dining reservations (June 22!). I just wanted to say hello and I'll be following along!

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Hi! thank you for reading! I can make my reservations on June 21. I wish it was still 180 days because we could be doing it this month! I'll keep my eye out for your PTR, I can't wait to read it!

jenny105

03-18-2009, 08:23 AM

Hi! thank you for reading! I can make my reservations on June 21. I wish it was still 180 days because we could be doing it this month! I'll keep my eye out for your PTR, I can't wait to read it!

I know! I'm kind of annoyed they switched it to 90 days but at least now it buys me time to do some research. We want to try a few new places and there's just so many restaurants, I don't know where to start!

pinkpixie0920

03-19-2009, 08:01 AM

I know! I'm kind of annoyed they switched it to 90 days but at least now it buys me time to do some research. We want to try a few new places and there's just so many restaurants, I don't know where to start!

That is how I feel too. We are doing DxDP this time so we are trying new places as well. I love looking at the menus though to get an idea of the restaurant.

jenny105

03-19-2009, 08:40 AM

That is how I feel too. We are doing DxDP this time so we are trying new places as well. I love looking at the menus though to get an idea of the restaurant.

Looking at the menus is making me hungry! Especially when there's pictures of the food!

Any recommendations?

pinkpixie0920

03-19-2009, 01:30 PM

Looking at the menus is making me hungry! Especially when there's pictures of the food!

Any recommendations?

I always make the mistake to look at the menu's and pictures right before lunch. As for recommendations we love Le Cellier, Chef Mickey's, and Crystal Palace. This trip I think we are trying Hoop Dee Doo and Narcossee's.

pinkpixie0920

03-19-2009, 01:33 PM

I need a recommendation for a good Walt Disney biography book. I love watching all the specials on tv about Walt Disney's dreams and how Mickey Mouse came out. One Man's Dream is one of my favorite things in all of Disney World. Has anyone read any good books about Walt Disney that they could recommend?? Thanks!

:banana: :dance3: 6 months from today we will be in Disney!!!! Woo Hoo!:dance3::banana:

jenny105

03-19-2009, 02:32 PM

I always make the mistake to look at the menu's and pictures right before lunch. As for recommendations we love Le Cellier, Chef Mickey's, and Crystal Palace. This trip I think we are trying Hoop Dee Doo and Narcossee's.

I think we're going to try Le Cellier and maybe Crystal Palace. Hoop Dee Doo has been an idea tossed around too. Maybe we'll see you there!

I wrote a report on Walt Disney when I was in 7th or 8th grade. We had to write it in a biography format. I drew a picture of Mickey Mouse on the cover. I think my mom still has it somewhere, I have to go look for it. :laughing: As for real biographies, I haven't read any about Walt Disney but I'll keep an eye out!

Angela0917

03-19-2009, 02:58 PM

Woo hoo for being only 6 months away!!!! Time will fly by!!!!:mickeyjum

stacikristine

03-20-2009, 09:05 AM

YAY for the 6 month mark!!! :cheer2: We're 6 months away today too!!! :dance3:

Gosh I can't wait!

I don't know if you've been to the new D23 website...but they have a big list of biographies. check out this direct link: http://d23.disney.go.com/wdarchives.html scroll down some and it has a great list of biographies!

pinkpixie0920

03-24-2009, 07:53 PM

I think we're going to try Le Cellier and maybe Crystal Palace. Hoop Dee Doo has been an idea tossed around too. Maybe we'll see you there!

I wrote a report on Walt Disney when I was in 7th or 8th grade. We had to write it in a biography format. I drew a picture of Mickey Mouse on the cover. I think my mom still has it somewhere, I have to go look for it. :laughing: As for real biographies, I haven't read any about Walt Disney but I'll keep an eye out!

You will love Crystal Palace and Le Cellier. Yeah Hoop Dee Doo looks fun. Maybe we will see each other.

Woo hoo for being only 6 months away!!!! Time will fly by!!!!:mickeyjum

I'm so excited! Your wedding is one month from tomorrow!

YAY for the 6 month mark!!! :cheer2: We're 6 months away today too!!! :dance3:

Gosh I can't wait!

I don't know if you've been to the new D23 website...but they have a big list of biographies. check out this direct link: http://d23.disney.go.com/wdarchives.html scroll down some and it has a great list of biographies!

Thank you! I went to borders over the weekend and I found one but I am going to search for more. I will def. look at this site. Thanks!

pinkpixie0920

03-24-2009, 08:01 PM

Is it ever to early to begin shopping for a disney trip? I think not!

Over this past weekend I went shopping and just happened to come across a couple items that I thought would be nice for Disney. These were bought for summer but I had Disney in mind. These are from American Eagle.

Ruffled tank:
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt28/nancyw16/aetop.jpg

Khaki shorts:
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt28/nancyw16/aekhakishorts.jpg

Grey/white striped shorts:
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt28/nancyw16/aegreyshorts.jpg

I think the top will be a good one for Ohana. I'm thinking with white shorts.

Question: Where do you think we should eat for our anniversary dinner Ohana or Narcossee's???

ReneeDisney

03-25-2009, 08:39 AM

Question: Where do you think we should eat for our anniversary dinner Ohana or Narcossee's???[/SIZE][/COLOR]

I vote for Narcossee's for your anniversary! It is very romantic, overlooks the Seven Seas lagoon and if you time it right, you can see the Electrical Water Pagaent and MK Fireworks from the outdoor deck or from your dining seat! :)

pinkpixie0920

03-25-2009, 08:49 AM

I just want to share that I just found 3 books that I purchased through half price books on ebay. I got them for a very reasonable price. I can't wait for them to come in, One Man's Dream is one of my favorite things at Disney.

The Quotable Walt Disney
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt28/nancyw16/Quotablewaltdisney.jpg

Inside the Dream
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt28/nancyw16/insidethedream.jpg

Walt Disney
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt28/nancyw16/waltdisney.jpg

I wasn't planning on getting three but they were such a good price I couldn't pass them up.

pinkpixie0920

03-25-2009, 08:52 AM

I vote for Narcossee's for your anniversary! It is very romantic, overlooks the Seven Seas lagoon and if you time it right, you can see the Electrical Water Pagaent and MK Fireworks from the outdoor deck or from your dining seat! :)

That is what I was thinking too. I am so excited to try it there, did you ever eat there?

ReneeDisney

03-25-2009, 08:55 AM

That is what I was thinking too. I am so excited to try it there, did you ever eat there?

YES! My husband and I ate there on our honeymoon and also just again this past April of 08 with our 9 month old daughter! Service was great and food was really yummy!! :)

Angela0917

03-25-2009, 09:23 AM

Cute outfits, Nancy!! You'll have to let me know if those books are any good!

jenny105

03-25-2009, 09:32 AM

I love that top! So cute!!

stacikristine

03-25-2009, 10:16 AM

Cute outfits!! I'm guilty of shopping with Disney in mind already too! :rolleyes1 You just can't help it!! And the books look great. Let us know how they are!

tiggersam00

03-25-2009, 11:10 AM

MiNniEDrEameR

03-25-2009, 04:33 PM

all caught up with your pre-trippie!!! as for recommendations for the books, my DF has the Walt Disney(the 3rd one) and loves it! I havent read it cuz i have too many books to read for school, sorry!! cant wait to hear more!

MiNniEDrEameR

03-25-2009, 04:41 PM

one more thing.... i love that tube top from ae but i cant find it online, what is it called??

Sarah84

03-25-2009, 06:50 PM

Can't believe i missed this pre trippie before. Sounds like a lovely trip you have planned and your dogs are just so adorable. Fantastic pictures from your honeymoon trip :)
Love the new clothes, holiday shopping is just the best isn't it? i really like those shorts.

allison_wonderland

03-25-2009, 10:11 PM

LOVE the new outfits! haha its never too early to shop for disney!!! but that top for Ohana would be adorable!!!! Are you going to spinning tomorrow!?? I havent seen you in a week! :confused3

pinkpixie0920

03-26-2009, 10:03 AM

YES! My husband and I ate there on our honeymoon and also just again this past April of 08 with our 9 month old daughter! Service was great and food was really yummy!! :)

I can't wait to eat there. I am so excited for to get the surf and turf! Should I request a table by the window?

Cute outfits, Nancy!! You'll have to let me know if those books are any good!

I will, I can't wait for them to come in. Thanks!

I love that top! So cute!!

Thanks!

Cute outfits!! I'm guilty of shopping with Disney in mind already too! :rolleyes1 You just can't help it!! And the books look great. Let us know how they are!

Thanks! I will let you know how they are.

pinkpixie0920

03-26-2009, 10:12 AM

Oh I was just going to recommend the 3rd book you listed! Too funny! I am working through it now and I love it, it is very clear and well written IMHO.

Also, love the outfits, I just found a dress at AE for my Engagment pics at Epcot, they have such great stuff now! The top is perfect for Ohana, very tropical:thumbsup2

I am glad you like the book, I wasn't sure what to get and when they were so cheap I just figured I would get all three. Thanks! AE did have some cute dresses.

all caught up with your pre-trippie!!! as for recommendations for the books, my DF has the Walt Disney(the 3rd one) and loves it! I havent read it cuz i have too many books to read for school, sorry!! cant wait to hear more!

Thanks for reading! I am glad you DF likes the third one, I am really excited for that one.

one more thing.... i love that tube top from ae but i cant find it online, what is it called??

I think it was called the Ruffled Tub Top, on the website it is shown in a different color I think. So you might have to click on it and then change the color.

Can't believe i missed this pre trippie before. Sounds like a lovely trip you have planned and your dogs are just so adorable. Fantastic pictures from your honeymoon trip :)
Love the new clothes, holiday shopping is just the best isn't it? i really like those shorts.

Thanks for reading and thanks for the compliments. Shopping def. is the best, I was kind of suprised by the shorts because they aren't too extremely short when I put them on. All shorts now are super short.

LOVE the new outfits! haha its never too early to shop for disney!!! but that top for Ohana would be adorable!!!! Are you going to spinning tomorrow!?? I havent seen you in a week! :confused3

Thanks! Yes I am going to spinning, I know I hate that I haven't been able to go this whole week and now next week isn't looking any better.

allison_wonderland

04-02-2009, 09:46 PM

pinkpixie0920

04-03-2009, 09:17 AM

You didnt miss anything tonight! lisa wasnt at spinning, Deb was filling in. Def not as good! Also email me or text me let me know if you want me to pick you up on the way to Angela's Saturday! :woohoo: Can't wait!

I'm glad I didn't miss much but I hope Lisa comes back to spinning, she is the best!! Can't wait for tomorrow! If you don't mind picking me up that would be great. I don't want you to go out of your way though.

pinkpixie0920

04-03-2009, 09:29 AM

I got all three books in finally. I love love love Walt Disney and Inside the Dream. Inside the Dream is an awesome coffee table book! The quotable Walt Disney is a nice addition to my book collection but definitely not my favorite.

Also, I am quite excited. Last weekend I went shopping at the new Nordstrom's they opened around here and bought my first pair of.....

http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt28/nancyw16/uggs.jpg

UGGS!!! I love them! I just need to get a pair of skinny jeans and I am all set.

jenny105

04-03-2009, 09:46 AM

I'm in love with Uggs! They are super comfy!!

pinkpixie0920

04-03-2009, 10:29 AM

I'm in love with Uggs! They are super comfy!!

I love my Uggs! The feel like a giant slipper. I just want to get skinny jeans and then I can wear them outside of my house. Do you recommend a good brand of skinny jeans?

jenny105

04-03-2009, 11:09 AM

I love my Uggs! The feel like a giant slipper. I just want to get skinny jeans and then I can wear them outside of my house. Do you recommend a good brand of skinny jeans?

The skinny jeans I have are from Old Navy. I think they're called 'The Diva.' They're low rise but you can get them short, regular, or tall to wear with Uggs or flats. They're really cute!

stacikristine

04-03-2009, 11:55 AM

Cute shoes!!! I have some fake ones that I wear snow skiing (walking to and from the slopes) but they're a size too big so I don't wear them "for real"... And I'm glad your books came in! We're almost in the 160s!!! :woohoo:

allison_wonderland

04-05-2009, 11:04 AM

Yeah for the Uggs!! I think they are the most comfy things on my feet ever! Thats what you need to be wearing during dance dance revolition! haha

Last night was sooooooooo much fun! :yay:

pinkpixie0920

04-06-2009, 10:38 AM

The skinny jeans I have are from Old Navy. I think they're called 'The Diva.' They're low rise but you can get them short, regular, or tall to wear with Uggs or flats. They're really cute!

Thanks! I am going to have to go to Old Navy. Everyone keeps telling me they love their jeans. To make matters worse I need to find a regular pair of boot cut jeans too. My favorite pair that I have had for a couple years is starting to wear a little thin. I just really don't like jean shopping at all.

Cute shoes!!! I have some fake ones that I wear snow skiing (walking to and from the slopes) but they're a size too big so I don't wear them "for real"... And I'm glad your books came in! We're almost in the 160s!!! :woohoo:

Thanks! I know I can't believe it! I just want 90 days to be here and I will feel much better after my ADR's are made.

Yeah for the Uggs!! I think they are the most comfy things on my feet ever! Thats what you need to be wearing during dance dance revolition! haha

Last night was sooooooooo much fun! :yay:

LOL, I agree Uggs woul dhave def. been more appropriate for Dance Dance Revolution than my 4 inch Jessica Simpson shoes. Saturday was so fun! Our DIS pic was awesome! I need to get my pictures off of my camera so I can post it on here.

Angela0917

04-06-2009, 10:47 AM

Jean shopping is the WORST!!:headache: I don't have skinny jeans, but I always have the best luck finding jeans at Gap and Express!!

So much fun Saturday!!

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n217/akuzmirek/Bachelorette%20Party/ImportedPhotos00016-1.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n217/akuzmirek/Bachelorette%20Party/ImportedPhotos00017.jpg

HAHA!

pinkpixie0920

04-06-2009, 10:56 AM

jenny105

04-06-2009, 11:00 AM

I vote MNSSHP! :thumbsup2 I've never been but we're planning on going this trip.

pinkpixie0920

04-06-2009, 11:03 AM

Jean shopping is the WORST!!:headache: I don't have skinny jeans, but I always have the best luck finding jeans at Gap and Express!!

So much fun Saturday!!

HAHA! Thanks for the pictures! Our DIS looks great! Wow I really need a tan after looking at those!:eek: Saturday was so fun! Can't wait for your wedding. Maybe we can do a DIS pic encore.

I'll have to look there too. I have always had the best luck with Guess jeans and they closed all the stores around us and I am nervous to buy them online.

MiaBella05

04-06-2009, 11:14 AM

So we have been trying to decide if we want to do one of the tours that Disney has to offer. We were thinking of either Backstage Magic or Keys to the Kingdom. I really want to do the Backstage Magic but don't think I want to do it for 7 hours. I like the Keys to the Kingdom but I haven't heard great reviews about it. I was also thinking of the Segway tour in Epcot. Has anyone ever done any of these before and could recommend them? Or has anyone done any one that I haven't listed and could recommend that? Maybe the Dolphin one in Epcot??

I am also wondering if I should just save the money and use it to buy our MNSSHP tickets?

On my disneymoon, we did the keys to the kingdom tour. We really liked it, learned a lot of new info and saw things that normally we would not pay attention to. I would recommend it for any one who is interested in learning more about the park and the setup. Plus if you pick the first tour of the day, you get into the park early and get to explore without the crowds. Last year we did the backstage one at AK, it was really cool to see the animals up close and see the behind the scenes of how the animals are cared for. This one was about 3 hours long and included a tour safari ride without the traditional safari ride commentary. Hope that helps. :wizard:

Angela0917

04-06-2009, 11:21 AM

HAHA! Thanks for the pictures! Our DIS looks great! Wow I really need a tan after looking at those!:eek: Saturday was so fun! Can't wait for your wedding. Maybe we can do a DIS pic encore.

I'll have to look there too. I have always had the best luck with Guess jeans and they closed all the stores around us and I am nervous to buy them online.

Yes, we definately need a DIS at the wedding! LOL!

They closed Guess at the Mills?????

Angela0917

04-06-2009, 11:23 AM

Oh, my vote would be for Dolphins in Depth or MNSSHP!!

Or Cirque De Soleil!!! I'm so excited for that!! I've read such great reviews about it on here!

allison_wonderland

04-06-2009, 07:54 PM

I LOVED our scuba thing at epcot! It was seriously so much fun. A guy that was in our group did ours and did the dolphin one the day before and I asked him which one he liked better (because i wanted to do the dolphins) and he said her was surprised but he loved the scuba one the best! I read good things about the Keys to the Kingdom tour though! that would be so interesting! Plus watching the shows ondemand make all that backstage disney stuff so cool, it would be amazing to see in person!

pinkpixie0920

04-07-2009, 10:17 AM

I vote MNSSHP! :thumbsup2 I've never been but we're planning on going this trip.

Yeah I really want to do MNSSHP! It looks so fun. I am leaning more towards that then the tours.

On my disneymoon, we did the keys to the kingdom tour. We really liked it, learned a lot of new info and saw things that normally we would not pay attention to. I would recommend it for any one who is interested in learning more about the park and the setup. Plus if you pick the first tour of the day, you get into the park early and get to explore without the crowds. Last year we did the backstage one at AK, it was really cool to see the animals up close and see the behind the scenes of how the animals are cared for. This one was about 3 hours long and included a tour safari ride without the traditional safari ride commentary. Hope that helps. :wizard:

The one at Animal Kingdom sounds really fun too! The Keys to the Kingdom def. looks interesting and I would love to be in the park before everyone else. Last year we ate at the castle for breakfast and we got in before anyone and we saw people on that tour. Did they take you to a lot of backstage areas?

Yes, we definately need a DIS at the wedding! LOL!

They closed Guess at the Mills?????

Oh, my vote would be for Dolphins in Depth or MNSSHP!!

Or Cirque De Soleil!!! I'm so excited for that!! I've read such great reviews about it on here!

Well they have G by Guess but that is a little different than Guess. Pretty much the same thing but the last time I bought jeans at G by Guess they were like a thinner material and the waste stretched out fast.

I think I might be leaning more towards MNSSHP because you can do any of those other tours any time of the year and MNSSHP is only there during halloween. I wish we would go during Pirates and Princess one time.

I LOVED our scuba thing at epcot! It was seriously so much fun. A guy that was in our group did ours and did the dolphin one the day before and I asked him which one he liked better (because i wanted to do the dolphins) and he said her was surprised but he loved the scuba one the best! I read good things about the Keys to the Kingdom tour though! that would be so interesting! Plus watching the shows ondemand make all that backstage disney stuff so cool, it would be amazing to see in person!

I wish I was certified in scuba so we could do the scuba that you get to be on your own for. Do you know which one I mean? Did you get to go real far under the water or did you have to stay more on top?

MiaBella05

04-07-2009, 10:57 AM

The one at Animal Kingdom sounds really fun too! The Keys to the Kingdom def. looks interesting and I would love to be in the park before everyone else. Last year we ate at the castle for breakfast and we got in before anyone and we saw people on that tour. Did they take you to a lot of backstage areas?

They take you behind splash mountain and then to the underground area. You also get to ride haunted mansion and jungle cruise with your group and they point out a lot of details that we all just pass by. I think it is something that everyone should do once. Makes you appreciate Disney even more!

allison_wonderland

04-07-2009, 08:27 PM

We actually went down a lot deeper then I thought we were. I Honestly didn't want to do it, I was mad Dolphins was booked, but after doing it, i am so glad we did. I am sure we looked so cheesy too holding hands and swimming under water! hahah

allison_wonderland

04-07-2009, 08:48 PM

Although I should warn you, for the scuba thing, we had to walk through the living seas area in our wetsuits, and only our wetsuits. I never felt so self conscious in my life!! And yes you feel practically naked!!:scared1: Haha here is our pic from it!
http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss292/alysin83/honeymoon002.jpg

Angela0917

04-07-2009, 11:24 PM

pinkpixie0920

04-08-2009, 08:51 AM

They take you behind splash mountain and then to the underground area. You also get to ride haunted mansion and jungle cruise with your group and they point out a lot of details that we all just pass by. I think it is something that everyone should do once. Makes you appreciate Disney even more!

Oh I didn't know they did all that. That sounds so fun! I'm going to have to talk to my DH, maybe we can do this and the MNSSHP! Thanks again!

We actually went down a lot deeper then I thought we were. I Honestly didn't want to do it, I was mad Dolphins was booked, but after doing it, i am so glad we did. I am sure we looked so cheesy too holding hands and swimming under water! hahah

Although I should warn you, for the scuba thing, we had to walk through the living seas area in our wetsuits, and only our wetsuits. I never felt so self conscious in my life!! And yes you feel practically naked!!:scared1: Haha here is our pic from it!

LOL, you wouldn't look cheesy it was your honeymoon you should be holding hands. I think the thing that makes me mad about the dolphins encounter is that you aren't guaranteed dolphin interaction and it is only for a half an hour. I would rather spend the little more and go to Discovery Cove I think and actually swim with them. That is funny about the wet suits, I would have felt the same way!

allison_wonderland

04-08-2009, 08:19 PM

pinkpixie0920

04-09-2009, 09:10 AM

I am looking forward to seeing if i Can actually get up on Friday at 530!! I was looking online and her spin class includes 15 mins of abs!! i wonder what that will be like on the bike??? I will either LOVE it all, or i will want to die! haha :eek:

Yeah I am thinking I am going to die tomorrow morning. I have never exercised that early let alone having to take Lisa's class on top of it.:scared1: Watch I will probably love it and this will be the only Friday I can do it since I am off. Brian said I was crazy to get up that early on my day off, but I figure I can take a nap after if i want.

pinkpixie0920

04-14-2009, 12:40 PM

So I am trying to decide which lunch we should do at Animal Kingdom. Originally I figured we would do Tusker House but now looking at Yak and Yeti's menu I think that sounds better. Has anyone eaten at Tusker House and could give me some feedback on it? Is it a buffet, is the food good? The menu kind of confused me. Yak and Yeti's menu looks really good. Which do you recommend?

jenny105

04-14-2009, 02:41 PM

pinkpixie0920

04-15-2009, 09:52 AM

I've never been to Tusker House but I've been to Yak & Yeti. The food there was really good! We didn't try any of the entrees but we got the lettuce wraps & their version of an appetizer sampler. :thumbsup2 We're looking into going to Tusker House for the character breakfast.

I would love the character breakfast at Tusker House I think more than lunch or dinner. I think that is one character meal that Daisy is at! Yak & Yeti's menu looked so good. I am glad you hear you liked it there. Thanks!

jenny105

04-15-2009, 01:39 PM

I would love the character breakfast at Tusker House I think more than lunch or dinner. I think that is one character meal that Daisy is at! Yak & Yeti's menu looked so good. I am glad you hear you liked it there. Thanks!

This is what sold me on it!! You never see Daisy anywhere!

pinkpixie0920

04-16-2009, 08:56 AM

This is what sold me on it!! You never see Daisy anywhere!

I love Daisy, she is one of my favorites!

pinkpixie0920

04-16-2009, 09:19 AM

I'm not sure if anyone remembers these but in the 90's General Mills came out with Golden Graham treats. They are the Golden Graham cereal with marshmallows and chocolate. Kind of like a big old S'more, as Rachel Ray would put it YUMMO! So around this same time was when I took my first ever Disney trip. I was on the dance team at my school in 8th grade and we got to go with the band to DISNEY!!! I was never so excited in my life. Well as you can imagine we took a bus and Pittsburgh to Orlando is a pretty far drive, so snacks were definitely required. Well what did I bring, but a big old box of Golden Graham treats. Now don't make fun but the taste of those little cereal bars immediately bring back memories of Disney and make me remember that wonderful first trip. So as you can probably guess General Mills, for some reason, stopped making these tasty little bars. Like they do with most fabulous products, Hi-C Ecto Cooler anyone???

So after some time (about 11 years later) I got over my search for these and just figured that they would never sell these again and I would never get to taste my first taste of Disney magic again:sad:.

Well I just happened to be in Sam's club the other night and very rarely walk down the cereal aisle there but something just pulled me in that direction. I look up and you can guess what i see...

http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt28/nancyw16/golden-grahams.jpg
Kind of a bad picture..sorry!

:dance3: :banana::banana::banana: :dance3:

I almost fell over with excitement. I scooped up the big old box and could not even wait to get into the car so I could rip it open and taste that magic again. Needless to say they did not disappoint and still taste exactly the same. I will more than likely be bringing a few of these with me for the plane ride in September.

sorry I know this story was kind of long but I just wanted to reminise about one of my first Walt Disney World experiences.

jenny105

04-16-2009, 09:30 AM

pinkpixie0920

04-16-2009, 10:21 AM

I remember those! I used to eat them all the time. That's a cute story, I'm glad you were able to find them. :) Now if we could only find that Hi-C Ecto Cooler...
http://lspoon.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/ecto_cooler.jpeg

I am so glad you remember them too! Yeah my only hope for Ecto cooler is that they will bring it back out but it will probably be under another name.

Angela0917

04-16-2009, 11:00 AM

Ahh, I totally forgot about Etco Coolers!!!!!:lmao: Slimer is so cute!

amandaluvsgoofy

04-16-2009, 11:46 AM

Hey! I just read your PTR and everything sounds so exciting!! Those treats look soooooo good! I was a big fan of Golden Grahams growing up! :thumbsup2 Can't wait to read more!

amandaluvsgoofy

04-16-2009, 11:49 AM

I forgot to mention how cute your puppies are!!!! :cutie: I love your pic with them snoozing!! Just had to throw that in there! :laughing:

pinkpixie0920

04-16-2009, 12:40 PM

I forgot to mention how cute your puppies are!!!! :cutie: I love your pic with them snoozing!! Just had to throw that in there! :laughing:

Thank you so much! Yeah we caught them one day sleeping like that by the front door and ran to get a camera. There are so many times we would do that and then they would move or wake up.

Hey! I just read your PTR and everything sounds so exciting!! Those treats look soooooo good! I was a big fan of Golden Grahams growing up! :thumbsup2 Can't wait to read more!

Oh if you love Golden Grahams cereal you will fall in love with these treats. Thank you for reading!

Ahh, I totally forgot about Etco Coolers!!!!!:lmao: Slimer is so cute!

Slimer is so cute!

Roxychica7

04-16-2009, 12:50 PM

:lmao:Awesome post!! I loved the old cooler too! One of my favorite 'juice boxes' was by Hershey's, they used to make flavored milk in juice box form. My favorite was always the Banana Split! :worship:So sad when they take the good things away!

I was a band geek too! The years before and after ours (1998 and 2003) of course were when they went to Disney. :headache:
But, we did get to go to Atlanta, GA, Gatlinburg, TN, Williamsburg, VA and Myrtle Beach, SC :thumbsup2

pinkpixie0920

04-18-2009, 05:51 PM

pinkpixie0920

04-27-2009, 09:55 AM

I am sorry I haven't posted in a little while. I really haven't had anything new going on. We still have a little while before we can book our ADR's. I kind of nervous about making my ADR's this year due to the Free Dining that they have offered. I am kind of scared it is going to be extremely hard to get a reservation. What do all of you think?

I figured I would post some of our favorite things to do at WDW. I really love everything but we do have our favorites.

Magic Kingdom:

1. Splash, Big Thunder, and Space Mountains. (Even though Space mountain will be closed this trip :sad1:)
2. Mickey's Phillharmagic
3. Peter Pan's Flight,
4. Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (I love the bounce with Tigger part!)
5. Jungle Cruise
6. Dumbo
7. Pirates of the Caribbean
8. Haunted Mansion
9. Hall of Presidents
10. Buzz Lightyear (This is more for DH, I just can't get the hang of this)

New to try:
1. Magic Carpets of Aladdin
2. Mad Tea Party (I am always worried the spinning will make me sick)
3. Snow White Scary Adventures

Epcot:

1. Soarin (Even though I have only ever rode this once and I was in the second row, I hated that I saw everyones feet)
2. Mission Space (Orange side, we are brave)
3. Test Track
4. The Sea with Nemo and Friends
5. The aquarium after the Sea with Nemo and Friends
6. Turtle Talk with Crush
7. Honey I shrunk the Audience (I know it is old but I still love it)
8. The Countries (given)
9. Club Cool

New to try:
1. Living with the Land
2. Maelstrom

Hollywood Studios:

1. Aerosmith's Rockin rollercoaster
2. Tower of Terror
3. Muppet's 3-D
4. Beauty and the Beast Stage Show
5. Fantasmic!
6. Toy Story Mania
7. Star Tours (Again for my DH)
8. Indiana Jones Stunt Show
9. Voyage of the Little Mermaid
10. One Man's Dream
11. The Great Movie Ride

Animal Kingdom:

1. Expedition Everest
2. It's Tough to be a Bug
3. Finding Nemo: The Musical
4. Festival of the Lion King
5. Dinosaur

New to Try:
1. Pangani Forest Exploration Trail
2. Maharajah Jungle Trek
3. Triceratop Spin

Typhoon Lagoon:

1. Crush n Gusher
2. Shark Reef
3. Surf Pool

New to Try:

1. Castaway Creek

amandaluvsgoofy

04-27-2009, 10:25 AM

Magic Kingdom:

2. Mad Tea Party (I am always worried the spinning will make me sick)

That's exactly why I won't do it! :sick: I'm such a sissy anyway, I probably would get sick just watching the ride for too long!! :rotfl2: Everything sounds great, though! So exciting!!

jenny105

04-27-2009, 11:38 AM

I am so bummed Space Mountain will be closed when we're there too. :guilty:

You've never done Snow White?? Seriously?? We always go on this cause it seems to have the shortest line of of the 3 dark rides!

Maelstrom is fun if you don't get a screaming child on it. It was like riding with a banshee.

Crush n Gusher is the BEST! I absolutely love it, did it 3 times the last time I was there. I'm hoping to fit in a Typhoon Lagoon vist during our trip.

stacikristine

04-27-2009, 12:27 PM

pinkpixie0920

04-27-2009, 02:32 PM

Your lists look sooo great!! I know--I'm really worried about making ADRs too. And the 90+10 can really mess them up too. My DH just laughed at me when I said "What if there's someone who's coming on the 19th who wants ALL of our same ADRs?! It can happen!" :confused3 I know I'm just being silly, but I'm still nervous. But I've been reading some PTRs for June/July and they got theirs fine. Since we're going during a less-busy season, we should be ok... Hopefully.

Haha, I say the same thing! I keep saying what if someone's trip is almost over when we get there but they were able to book all these ADR's like a week before me since they can book 10 days out. I am hoping we are okay since a lot of people are back in school in September. I am just nervous about free dining. I always feel so much better after I make my ADR's. At least we have each other to get through this right!

I am so bummed Space Mountain will be closed when we're there too. :guilty:

You've never done Snow White?? Seriously?? We always go on this cause it seems to have the shortest line of of the 3 dark rides!

Maelstrom is fun if you don't get a screaming child on it. It was like riding with a banshee.

Crush n Gusher is the BEST! I absolutely love it, did it 3 times the last time I was there. I'm hoping to fit in a Typhoon Lagoon vist during our trip.

I know I have never been on Snow White. It is always that one ride that we just never get to. I making it a point to go on it this time. You ride in a mining cart right? Oh we love Typhoon Lagoon, my DH would go their everyday if I let him. He loves to swim. When we went in November is was closed, so it is a must this trip.

That's exactly why I won't do it! :sick: I'm such a sissy anyway, I probably would get sick just watching the ride for too long!! :rotfl2: Everything sounds great, though! So exciting!!

Thanks! I hear if you look at the person across from you on it, it isn't as bad so I am going to try it and hope for the best!

jenny105

04-27-2009, 02:53 PM

I know I have never been on Snow White. It is always that one ride that we just never get to. I making it a point to go on it this time. You ride in a mining cart right? Oh we love Typhoon Lagoon, my DH would go their everyday if I let him. He loves to swim. When we went in November is was closed, so it is a must this trip.

Yeah, it looks similar to a mining cart, it's carved out of wood and they have the dwarves faces on them. The witch scared me when I was a little kid on that ride.

I was thinking of making a Blizzard Beach (never been) stop on our trip but am dying to go back to Typhoon Lagoon. Decisions, decisions.

pinkpixie0920

04-28-2009, 09:12 AM

Yeah, it looks similar to a mining cart, it's carved out of wood and they have the dwarves faces on them. The witch scared me when I was a little kid on that ride.

I was thinking of making a Blizzard Beach (never been) stop on our trip but am dying to go back to Typhoon Lagoon. Decisions, decisions.

Snow White sounds so cute! We wanted to go to Blizzard Beach in November but it was too cold. I hear they keep the water there 5-10 degrees cooler since it is a winter theme. One of the Disney boat drivers told us that. It looks fun though, we have never been there either. If you go let me know how you like it.

jenny105

04-28-2009, 10:00 AM

Snow White sounds so cute! We wanted to go to Blizzard Beach in November but it was too cold. I hear they keep the water there 5-10 degrees cooler since it is a winter theme. One of the Disney boat drivers told us that. It looks fun though, we have never been there either. If you go let me know how you like it.

Really?? Disney is incredible with their theming. Everything down to the last little detail.

Roxychica7

04-28-2009, 12:05 PM

pinkpixie0920

04-29-2009, 03:52 PM

I am debating the whole vera bradley bag. I usually carry around my baggalini during Disney trips and it always works out great. I wanted another bag that was more like a purse than a bookbag. I see a lot of people talking about the Vera Bradley bags and wanted to get your opinion. I have three colors that I kind of like. I have to admit I have never been a huge fan of these but these patterns don't seem too bad. Here they are in the Hipster:

Mod Floral Pink:
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt28/nancyw16/modfloral.png

Purple Punch:
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt28/nancyw16/purplepunch.png

Puccini:
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt28/nancyw16/puccini.png

Now here is my other issue, do I go with the hipster (above) or the mini hipster. here they are:

Mod Floral Pink:
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt28/nancyw16/pinkmini.png

Purple Punch:
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt28/nancyw16/purplemini.png

Puccini:
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt28/nancyw16/puccinimini.png

I really need help with this decision. I appreciate any recommendations from my wonderful fellow Disers!

pinkpixie0920

04-29-2009, 03:57 PM

Great lists! You should really try Primeval Whirl in Animal Kingdom (Dinoland USA), it's like a cross between the Tilt-a-whirl and a mini coaster. I can't quite do the teacups with all the constant spinning, but the PW is intermediate, may be a good start for you! We thought it would be silly, and be a kiddie ride, but we've gone on it the last 4 years, it's really fun! :thumbsup2
Too bad SM will be closed while you're there! :sad2:

I meant to add Primeval whirl on my new to try list. Thanks for reminding me! I am nervous about the tea cups but I figure I need to try them sooner or later.

Really?? Disney is incredible with their theming. Everything down to the last little detail.

Disney is incredible!

jenny105

04-29-2009, 04:00 PM

Purple is my favorite color so I love the purple option for both styles! :) As for the size, it all depends on what you bring to the parks. I like to carry as little as possible!

Roxychica7

04-29-2009, 04:03 PM

Here's my opinion. I never liked the Vera before either, but I bought my first Vera especially for our Disney trip. I bought the full size Hipster in the Puccini pattern. Here's the pic on our morning before we left for the airport:
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/30/l_9b3df4846e97428697eb07d4723b5a7a.jpg

I personally think it's bigger than it looked online and it all depends on what you normally bring. I had my camera, full size wallet, bandaids, sunscreen, wet-naps, ipod, plus usual travel accessories and still had room for a small souvenir bag. With me, I don't think I would ever be able to go to the mini due to my camera, but it was perfect for the trip, and very comfortable with the long strap in the parks. I love the whole hands free purse thing. I LOVE the purple punch pattern and would have gotten that one if the pattern was out when I purchased my puccini pattern in december, so I'm still leaning toward getting another one. But first go with what you NEED with you to vote hipster vs. mini hipster and then pick your pattern. Good luck! :goodvibes

Roxychica7

04-29-2009, 04:09 PM

Also, if you have a preference on your patterns, since the Purple Punch is a new pattern, you're going to pay almost full price for the bag. If you are looking to save some money, go with either the Puccini or Mod Pink. Also, if you want to save even more money, buy either pattern you choose on ebay, they'll be a lot cheaper! :thumbsup2

pinkpixie0920

04-30-2009, 01:29 PM

Purple is my favorite color so I love the purple option for both styles! :) As for the size, it all depends on what you bring to the parks. I like to carry as little as possible!

I wish the purple punch came in pink. I liked that one though because it wasn't too much and the base of the bag was black. I wear more things that would require a black bag than a brown one. The puccini pattern is so cute though. Thanks for the help!

Here's my opinion. I never liked the Vera before either, but I bought my first Vera especially for our Disney trip. I bought the full size Hipster in the Puccini pattern. Here's the pic on our morning before we left for the airport:
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/30/l_9b3df4846e97428697eb07d4723b5a7a.jpg

I personally think it's bigger than it looked online and it all depends on what you normally bring. I had my camera, full size wallet, bandaids, sunscreen, wet-naps, ipod, plus usual travel accessories and still had room for a small souvenir bag. With me, I don't think I would ever be able to go to the mini due to my camera, but it was perfect for the trip, and very comfortable with the long strap in the parks. I love the whole hands free purse thing. I LOVE the purple punch pattern and would have gotten that one if the pattern was out when I purchased my puccini pattern in december, so I'm still leaning toward getting another one. But first go with what you NEED with you to vote hipster vs. mini hipster and then pick your pattern. Good luck! :goodvibes

The puccini is so cute! See I pretty much carry around our camera (not real big) and our KTTW cards and my phone. So the mini might work. But sometimes I want a sweatshirt so that is where I would need the hipster. I doubt I will need one in September though.

Also, if you have a preference on your patterns, since the Purple Punch is a new pattern, you're going to pay almost full price for the bag. If you are looking to save some money, go with either the Puccini or Mod Pink. Also, if you want to save even more money, buy either pattern you choose on ebay, they'll be a lot cheaper! :thumbsup2

I did see some on E-bay. Down the road from where I work they have a store that sells Vera Bradley so I need to walk down one day and see these in person. Thanks for all your help!

Roxychica7

04-30-2009, 01:45 PM

I did see some on E-bay. Down the road from where I work they have a store that sells Vera Bradley so I need to walk down one day and see these in person. Thanks for all your help!
You're very welcomed! :goodvibes Hope you can find some good deals at the store! Let us know what you decide :thumbsup2

stacikristine

04-30-2009, 04:31 PM

I bought a Mini Hipster and I really, really like it!! It's super comfortable to carry when I'm not taking much. I'm looking forward to using it at Disney. I can fit my camera, chapstick, pens, notepad, cell phone, and money/cards. But I think I'm gonna buy a regular Hipster for days I want to take ponchos or water with me... But if you can find one on sale then I'd FOR SURE buy one!! :thumbsup2 You can't really beat it.

Lynn5700

05-01-2009, 12:42 PM

Hey girl!!!!!!!

I am also picking up a Vera Brdley bag before I go!! One of my clients came in with it and I have to get it. I love the colors.

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w282/Lynn31208/10326026.png

It's so much brighter and prettier in person.

pinkpixie0920

05-01-2009, 02:19 PM

You're very welcomed! :goodvibes Hope you can find some good deals at the store! Let us know what you decide :thumbsup2

I will def. let you know. Thanks!

I bought a Mini Hipster and I really, really like it!! It's super comfortable to carry when I'm not taking much. I'm looking forward to using it at Disney. I can fit my camera, chapstick, pens, notepad, cell phone, and money/cards. But I think I'm gonna buy a regular Hipster for days I want to take ponchos or water with me... But if you can find one on sale then I'd FOR SURE buy one!! :thumbsup2 You can't really beat it.

Haha, I should get two since I am so unsure, but I don't think my DH would go for that since I just bought a baggalini messenger bag before our honeymoon for Disney. I love the size of the mini hipster but I think I might have to go with the hipster just incase I want to bring water or something. I will eventually go down to look at them at specialty luggage and hopefully make up my mind. thanks for your help!

Hey girl!!!!!!!

I am also picking up a Vera Brdley bag before I go!! One of my clients came in with it and I have to get it. I love the colors.

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w282/Lynn31208/10326026.png

It's so much brighter and prettier in person.

Hey Lynn! I think the bali gold is so cute! Did you get it yet? I think the petal pink is cute too. All the designs are so different it is so hard to choose. Thanks for reading along!

Roxychica7

05-01-2009, 03:42 PM

Haha, I should get two since I am so unsure, but I don't think my DH would go for that since I just bought a baggalini messenger bag before our honeymoon for Disney. I love the size of the mini hipster but I think I might have to go with the hipster just incase I want to bring water or something. I will eventually go down to look at them at specialty luggage and hopefully make up my mind. thanks for your help!

Thats the other thing I forgot! I had a bottle of water and a windbreaker in mine too!:thumbsup2

jerseygirl81

05-02-2009, 11:53 AM

I just found your tr last night and I read it all, sounds like a great trip you have planned! I have to say one of the girls at work has the purple punch and I just love it. Linda :)

jezaduck24

05-06-2009, 01:44 PM

I just got a Mailbag in Bali Blue and love it! It's available in Puccini and Purple Punch, too.

pinkpixie0920

05-07-2009, 09:31 AM

I just got a Mailbag in Bali Blue and love it! It's available in Puccini and Purple Punch, too.

The Bali Blue is pretty. I finally went to the store yesterday to look at them in person. They are all so pretty in person! Thanks for reading!

I just found your tr last night and I read it all, sounds like a great trip you have planned! I have to say one of the girls at work has the purple punch and I just love it. Linda :)

Hey! Thanks for reading! I think I am set on Purple punch, I really liked it when I saw it in person.

pinkpixie0920

05-07-2009, 09:43 AM

Hey!

So yesterday I finally walked down to Specialty Luggage to see the Vera Bradley bags in person. I really love the Purple Punch in person. The Puccini was nice but I thought it looked a little brighter online than in person. The Mod Floral is nice to but maybe a little too much in the hipster. I tried on both the hipster and the mini and I definitely liked the hipster better. The mini was just a little too small for me. So it looks like the winner is....

Purple Punch Hipster!
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt28/nancyw16/purplepunch.png

I also got an e-mail that said if I spend $40 I think, I get the luggage tag for free. :banana: I just need to go buy it now and I am all set.

Oh and by the way, one of my fears was that I would buy it now and a couple months she would come out with more colors and I would like them better. Well the guy at the store gave me a little sneak peak to her next line of colors and they are all darker. Lots of teals I noticed. Which makes sense since that will be the fall line.

Thanks to all of you for your help with this!:goodvibes:

stacikristine

05-07-2009, 10:12 AM

So, so cute!!! :thumbsup2 I'm so glad you picked out one that you really like! I've decided I'm gonna buy a regular hipster too. That way, I can trade off for the days I want to take more... I'm sure you'll love it!! :love:

jenny105

05-07-2009, 01:16 PM

Good choice! I love the pattern and purple is my fave color. :)

10_Kyle_10

05-07-2009, 03:13 PM

Just finished reading your trip report! Good work so far, your much more motivated than I am with these. We sort of overlap trips, we are going 14-21! I havent heard much about your nightlife plans? What do you guys plan on doing at night?

amandaluvsgoofy

05-07-2009, 04:42 PM

LOVE the bag!! :thumbsup2 With all this talk about how good they are, I might have to buy one for my trip! :idea:

livinlife25

05-08-2009, 08:29 AM

Subbing!

pinkpixie0920

05-08-2009, 09:08 AM

Subbing!

Thanks!:goodvibes

LOVE the bag!! :thumbsup2 With all this talk about how good they are, I might have to buy one for my trip! :idea:

Thank you! You should! I really like how light the material is.

Just finished reading your trip report! Good work so far, your much more motivated than I am with these. We sort of overlap trips, we are going 14-21! I havent heard much about your nightlife plans? What do you guys plan on doing at night?

Thanks for reading. Thats so cool our trips will overlap. Most of our nights we pretty much wing it. But a lot of the times we will go to some of the EMH's or we go to downtown disney. We also both love to swim so we usually have a late night swim.

Good choice! I love the pattern and purple is my fave color. :)

Thanks! I really loved it in person.

So, so cute!!! :thumbsup2 I'm so glad you picked out one that you really like! I've decided I'm gonna buy a regular hipster too. That way, I can trade off for the days I want to take more... I'm sure you'll love it!! :love:

That is def. a good idea! The mini is absolutely perfect if all I knew I had to carry were my KTTK card, my phone and camera. I just know me and would probably get there and wish I had a bigger bag. Now if you get both you can switch them up. Are you going to get the same pattern you have in mini?

stacikristine

05-08-2009, 11:59 AM

That is def. a good idea! The mini is absolutely perfect if all I knew I had to carry were my KTTK card, my phone and camera. I just know me and would probably get there and wish I had a bigger bag. Now if you get both you can switch them up. Are you going to get the same pattern you have in mini?

Thanks! I'm excited about it. I just figured some days I'll want to take more than others. I will prob end up using the regular during the days and the mini at night (since it will be more chill and I won't need water, ponchos, etc). No...I want to get a different pattern. That way, I can match my mood, clothes, amount, whatever! :rotfl:

Dancegrl624

05-11-2009, 09:44 AM

pinkpixie0920

05-12-2009, 07:49 AM

Subbing! Just thought I'd join in your PTR fun since you've been reading mine! I have the VB hipster in Pink Elephant. It's now retired, but I used it on my trip to WDW in January. It was awesome! I'll be using it again on this June trip coming up. For Mother's Day, my DH let me buy a new VB bag! I got the Morgan in Purple Punch! Isn't that pattern so pretty? Now, time for me to catch up on all I've missed!

Hi! Thanks for reading and subbing! I love Pink Elephant I wish they didn't retire that one. Were you able to fit a lot in your hipster? That is great you got a second one and in Purple Punch! IT is such a pretty pattern.

Dancegrl624

05-12-2009, 08:17 AM

Hi! Thanks for reading and subbing! I love Pink Elephant I wish they didn't retire that one. Were you able to fit a lot in your hipster? That is great you got a second one and in Purple Punch! IT is such a pretty pattern.

In my hipster, I carried a small wallet, my camera, my trip journal and pen, sunscreen, cell phone, chapstick, sunglasses (at night). I loved it! In the small zip pocket (which I believe is now a flap) I carried flat things like band-aids and hand wipes.

pinkpixie0920

06-04-2009, 10:47 PM

Sorry I haven't posted in a while, I have been super busy. While I sit and wait for the September hours to post :rolleyes1 I figured I would list where we would like to dine in the world. And since we are on the deluxe dining we will be eating a lot!

Breakfast:
Chef Mickey's
Cape May (since we are staying at Beach Club)

Lunch:
Sci Fi Dine Inn
Yak and Yeti
Beaches and Cream

Dinner:
Tony's Town Square
Narcossee's
Ohana
Le Cellier
Hoop Dee Doo
Crystal Palace

Now the seventh dinner that we had was for Chef Mickey's but I figured since we are already doing this for breakfast and we are doing Crystal Palace for dinner this might be over kill on buffets. Can anyone recommend somewhere I don't have listed above that is on their must do dining list?

Also, I went to JC Penney's tonight and picked up a new piece of luggage. We had some issues with my pretty pink luggage that I took on our honeymoon. One of the wheels broke off when it was in our hotel room and then the other one broke off when we got it at the airport.:( My DH was not a happy camper carrying that through the airport. :eek: I am not a light packer, my bag is always around the 50 lb mark! So I was allowed to buy something new for this trip. I wasn't able to copy the picture to post in here but it is a Platinum Gray 30" duffel. It is so big and super lightweight, only 7 lbs. DH liked it so much we might go get a second one :woohoo:. It has wheels and the pull up bar to pull. It is wonderful!

livinlife25

06-04-2009, 10:57 PM

So Im waiting on Sept hours as well!!! I am also redoing my ADR's bc the calendars look like I wont be able to do Fantastmic and then I saw someones review of Cali grill and have to have it :) My suggestion to you for dinners were some that I wanted to do but cant fit into my menu bc I needed to do 2 credit places so we werent constantly eating. I was wanting do Cape May and Whispering Canyone.

Roxychica7

06-05-2009, 12:07 AM

Hmm..I see you're already doing Tony's (for Italian I mean, haven't done that one yet though), but Tutto Italia was really good.
Or if you're in the mood for something more laid back, we really really liked The Grand Floridian Cafe, amazing desserts! You get 2 mini desserts per person! Dbf got a steak for his entree and crab cakes for his app, but I got a sandwich and their pear salad was out of this world! Plus you get to see the gorgeous GF lobby while you're there! :thumbsup2

If you're looking for strictly a breakfast idea, I've heard that Kona Cafe is supposed to be really good too!

jenny105

06-05-2009, 10:17 AM

Maybe I'll see you at Ohana's or Hoop Dee Doo! ;)

pinkpixie0920

06-08-2009, 10:16 AM

Maybe I'll see you at Ohana's or Hoop Dee Doo! ;)

Have you ever gone to Hoop before? I have never been there but am very excited for it!

Hmm..I see you're already doing Tony's (for Italian I mean, haven't done that one yet though), but Tutto Italia was really good.
Or if you're in the mood for something more laid back, we really really liked The Grand Floridian Cafe, amazing desserts! You get 2 mini desserts per person! Dbf got a steak for his entree and crab cakes for his app, but I got a sandwich and their pear salad was out of this world! Plus you get to see the gorgeous GF lobby while you're there! :thumbsup2

If you're looking for strictly a breakfast idea, I've heard that Kona Cafe is supposed to be really good too!

Thanks for the ideas! I think we may switch our Tony's to Tutto, the menu there looks so good! And we ate at Tony's last year on our honeymoon. Now it was our first day there and we were absolutely starving so I don't know if that is why we liked Tony's or if it is really good. So I am excited to try Tutto!

So Im waiting on Sept hours as well!!! I am also redoing my ADR's bc the calendars look like I wont be able to do Fantastmic and then I saw someones review of Cali grill and have to have it :) My suggestion to you for dinners were some that I wanted to do but cant fit into my menu bc I needed to do 2 credit places so we werent constantly eating. I was wanting do Cape May and Whispering Canyone.

Well half of them have posted but I am still waiting for the HS and Animal Kingdom to post on teh disney site. I found the site that is on the front of the dis though so I used that. I am so made that Fantasmic is only going on twice that week. I have heard Whispering canyon is good and really fun!

jenny105

06-08-2009, 10:23 AM

Have you ever gone to Hoop before? I have never been there but am very excited for it!

No, this will be a first! I've heard nothing but great things about it. It should be fun. :)

stacikristine

06-08-2009, 11:04 AM

Have you gotten the Sept hours yet? They're posted!! Great dining plans so far! :thumbsup2 I really liked Teppan Edo when we went a few years ago. You might think about going there...

pinkpixie0920

06-08-2009, 11:18 AM

I wish June 21 would just get here so I can make these dining reservations. :rolleyes1 This is going to sound crazy but I actually had a dream last night that I was trying to call Disney Dining but I couldn't figure out the new system and had to keep hanging up. I don't know if I ever got my reservations because I woke up before that. I wish it were still 180 days, it seemed less stressful then.

We changed some of our dining plans around over the weekend. We have switched out Tony's Town Square for Tutto Italia, I have read so many good reviews on this and the menu looks amazing. We also replaced our Chef Mickey's dinner for Hollywood Brown Derby-Fantasmic Package. Fantasmic is only showing on the 20th and the 25th that week. Well the 20th is out because that is our 1 year wedding anniversary and I am not rushing from dinner to try and make it to Fantasmic so that only leaves us with the 25th, our last night. So I figured it would be easiest to eat at Brown Derby with the fantasmic package. I am also kind of upset because from the looks of it the only park that has EMH that evening is Animal Kingdom, I was really hoping for MK EMH but I guess we can't have everything. 103 days to go!:dance3: and only 13 until we make our reservations!

In other good news, our park tickets came in the mail this weekend!!!:banana:

jenny105

06-08-2009, 11:29 AM

stacikristine

06-08-2009, 11:50 AM

I know--I can't wait for it to be time to make ADRs! Then a big chunk of the planning will be behind us! :thumbsup2

We were thinking about doing the Fantasmic package, but now everyone has to line up in the same line...so I've heard it's not as good of a deal as it used to be. I also heard that they start giving away the reserved seating after a certain time...so if you're far back in line, they might give away your section before you get there :confused3 Maybe what I've heard is wrong...hopefully it is!

We're going to Fantasmic that same night! Maybe we'll run into each other...and every other person who is there for Fantasmic...it's going to be packed! :scared:

Are you checking in on the 19th or 20th? I forgot...and I'm guessing it's the 19th if your ADR day is the 21st... It's getting closer and closer! :woohoo:

10_Kyle_10

06-08-2009, 01:52 PM

Roxychica7

06-08-2009, 03:57 PM

Great choices! You're going to love Tutto! Their tiramisu is amazing!! :thumbsup2
Never have done a Fantasmic package before, but it sounds awesome!

wvdislover

06-12-2009, 11:31 AM

subbing--be back to read later! BTW, the seating for the Fantasmic package isn't really that good. You also still have to get there early (you can't wait till the last minute to go to the show), and you usually have to eat dinner around 4pm, too early for me. I'd rather go for a nice sit-down lunch, get to the Fantasmic theater about 1 hour or so (maybe longer, since they aren't having as many shows), and get dinner from the concession stand in the stadium.

Angela0917

06-12-2009, 12:18 PM

Hi Nancy! I see you got your PTR moved back!:banana: Only 13 days till you make your ADRs, so exciting!!! When we went, the calendar only had Fantasmic playing twice the week we were there too, but then it ended up being more than that, even twice in one night! So check the tv to see if they'll be having it any additional days! Also, if you're in DTD and want to stop somewhere for lunch, I recommend T-Rex! The food was good, but it's more for the atmosphere!!! It was awesome! EEE, I'm so jealous, I want to go back!!!!

pinkpixie0920

06-15-2009, 08:08 AM

:woohoo: It's getting closer and closer! Let me know how the Hollywood Brown Derby is. We were thinking of doing the Fantasmic Dinner Package but decided against it. The restaurants we love there aren't part of the package! 2 weeks to go until we can make our ADRs! :yay:

Yeah I'll let you know. I am not sure if we will do the fantasmic package now that I have really only read bad reviews on it but we will still go to Brown Derby.

I know--I can't wait for it to be time to make ADRs! Then a big chunk of the planning will be behind us! :thumbsup2

We were thinking about doing the Fantasmic package, but now everyone has to line up in the same line...so I've heard it's not as good of a deal as it used to be. I also heard that they start giving away the reserved seating after a certain time...so if you're far back in line, they might give away your section before you get there :confused3 Maybe what I've heard is wrong...hopefully it is!

We're going to Fantasmic that same night! Maybe we'll run into each other...and every other person who is there for Fantasmic...it's going to be packed! :scared:

Are you checking in on the 19th or 20th? I forgot...and I'm guessing it's the 19th if your ADR day is the 21st... It's getting closer and closer! :woohoo:

Yeah I think we decided against doing the fantasmic package too but we will still eat at Brown Derby. Hopefully they have more nights for Fantasmic than just those two so it won't be as crowded. Hopefully we run into each other! Yeah we check in on the 19th. I am getting nervous for Sunday to make our ADR's.

pinkpixie0920

06-15-2009, 08:12 AM

Look like you got some good dinning choices. I noticed you were asking about Hoop dee Doo? Its great! You will love it and have a great time. We did it 2 years ago and had to put it back on our list of must do's for this year. Just as an FYI (thought im sure you already know) you can do the 9:30pm show and get Category 1 on the DDP otherwise you will get 2 or 3. Oh ya if your looking for another suggestion Id recommend Raglan Road at DTD. It was one of our last choices last year and it happened to be one of the better meals we had all trip.

I didn't know they had a 9:30 show, did they just add that? I would love to sit in catergory 1. Thanks for the great tip!

Great choices! You're going to love Tutto! Their tiramisu is amazing!! :thumbsup2
Never have done a Fantasmic package before, but it sounds awesome!

I can't wait for Tutto, I have read great things about it. I might have to pass on the tiramisu though, I am not a fan of coffee so I don't really like tiramisu. I wish I did though.

subbing--be back to read later! BTW, the seating for the Fantasmic package isn't really that good. You also still have to get there early (you can't wait till the last minute to go to the show), and you usually have to eat dinner around 4pm, too early for me. I'd rather go for a nice sit-down lunch, get to the Fantasmic theater about 1 hour or so (maybe longer, since they aren't having as many shows), and get dinner from the concession stand in the stadium.

Thanks for the info about the fantasmic package. I think we are going to just do Brown Derby with out the package attached. Hopefully they add more shows so it won't be so crowded.

Hi Nancy! I see you got your PTR moved back!:banana: Only 13 days till you make your ADRs, so exciting!!! When we went, the calendar only had Fantasmic playing twice the week we were there too, but then it ended up being more than that, even twice in one night! So check the tv to see if they'll be having it any additional days! Also, if you're in DTD and want to stop somewhere for lunch, I recommend T-Rex! The food was good, but it's more for the atmosphere!!! It was awesome! EEE, I'm so jealous, I want to go back!!!!

Oh good I am glad they put on more shows. I want to eat at T-Rex so bad but it isn't part of the dining plan right?

Angela0917

06-15-2009, 09:44 AM

I'm not sure if it's on the DDP or not, we paid OOP for it since it was a last minute decision to go and all the rest of our credits were accounted for. I don't think you can make reservations for it though?

Dancegrl624

06-15-2009, 11:08 AM

T-Rex does take reservations. We ate there in January. They have a separate number to call, but I think I read somewhere you might be able to call Disney dining now. T-Rex has it's own website where you can find the number to call. They are NOT on the DDP, but they do accept Disney Visa Rewards points. We had a lot of fun there in January! It's very loud, but our DD just loved it. They also have a Build-A-Dino store that's owned by Build-A-Bear. Very cute!

stacikristine

06-15-2009, 04:15 PM

Yeah I think we decided against doing the fantasmic package too but we will still eat at Brown Derby. Hopefully they have more nights for Fantasmic than just those two so it won't be as crowded. Hopefully we run into each other! Yeah we check in on the 19th. I am getting nervous for Sunday to make our ADR's.

It stinks they're doing the Fantasmic package like that now. It was such a good deal!! :headache: Yes--that would be awesome if they chose to show it more. We'll keep our fingers crossed! I think jenny105 is going to be there the same day as us! I'm getting nervous for Monday too! I just really hope we get the ones we want. I should probably have backup plans in case we can't.... :confused:

jenny105

06-15-2009, 04:37 PM

It stinks they're doing the Fantasmic package like that now. It was such a good deal!! :headache: Yes--that would be awesome if they chose to show it more. We'll keep our fingers crossed! I think jenny105 is going to be there the same day as us! I'm getting nervous for Monday too! I just really hope we get the ones we want. I should probably have backup plans in case we can't.... :confused:

Yes I'm going to be there! :)

10_Kyle_10

06-15-2009, 05:51 PM

I didn't know they had a 9:30 show, did they just add that? I would love to sit in catergory 1. Thanks for the great tip!

We went two years ago and I remember reading about it then so its at least that old. I do know that the DDP opened up Category 1 for the 9:30pm show two years ago right before our trip so thats fairly new. The 9:30pm was very nice cause it wasnt jam packed and there was mostly adults. Oh yea isnt all you can drink; alcohol (included).

Raecheal

06-17-2009, 09:43 PM

I know i'm late in the game.. but i love your PTR...:surfweb: :wave2:

I loved your honeymoon recap.. it seems like you both had an amazing time. I love the shirt you got from AE... and UGGS are my fav. I buy a new pair every year.. my last pair bought in Downtown Disney!!!

Oh Tours... we love doing tours.. we've done the Segways in Epcot and the Aqua Seas Tour.. they both were absolutely amazing and get full recommendations from dbf and I!!!

I'm not sure if you decided on a restaurant for AK already.. but we love Tusker HOuse especially the character interaction.

ohh.. I"ve NEVER heard of those Vera Bradley.. WOW.. i'm impressed. Isually i just make dbf carry a pack back i may look into purchasing one... Nice choice on the purple punch hipsters... purple seems to be my favourite color nowadays.

I love getting new luggage... It makes me feel like my trip is just around the corner. LOL (even if it's still a couple of months away). I just bought new luggage.. it's sorta a plumberry color (purple trend?)...

June 21 is just around the corner.. i can't wait to read what ADR"s you got!!

Charleston Princess

06-18-2009, 09:44 AM

I'm here and off to catch-up! :banana:

pinkpixie0920

06-19-2009, 09:18 AM

Sorry it took so long to reply back to all of you, it is a busy time at work right now, but I appreciate all of you comments!

I'm here and off to catch-up! :banana:

Hi, thanks for reading! I hope to start posting some more exciting posts since we are almost at 90 days! :cool1:

I know i'm late in the game.. but i love your PTR...:surfweb: :wave2:

I loved your honeymoon recap.. it seems like you both had an amazing time. I love the shirt you got from AE... and UGGS are my fav. I buy a new pair every year.. my last pair bought in Downtown Disney!!!

Oh Tours... we love doing tours.. we've done the Segways in Epcot and the Aqua Seas Tour.. they both were absolutely amazing and get full recommendations from dbf and I!!!

I'm not sure if you decided on a restaurant for AK already.. but we love Tusker HOuse especially the character interaction.

ohh.. I"ve NEVER heard of those Vera Bradley.. WOW.. i'm impressed. Isually i just make dbf carry a pack back i may look into purchasing one... Nice choice on the purple punch hipsters... purple seems to be my favourite color nowadays.

I love getting new luggage... It makes me feel like my trip is just around the corner. LOL (even if it's still a couple of months away). I just bought new luggage.. it's sorta a plumberry color (purple trend?)...

June 21 is just around the corner.. i can't wait to read what ADR"s you got!!

You are not late at all, Welcome and thanks for reading! I couldn't agree more with you on the luggage, after I bought the rolling duffel I went back the next night and bought the same one in burgandy for me! My DH kind of claimed the gray one. I can't wait to try them out. I was always such a suitcase person but this was so light and seemed so much more sensible. My VB hipster actually just came in this week and I love it, I used the Baggalini messenger bag last year and I really liked that it just got annoying when I would go on rides. I am still bringing it this time but maybe will use it if we get a cooler night so I can carry a sweatshirt in it. Thanks for your info on the tours, we are still undecided but might try out the keys to the kingdom tour. Thanks again for reading!

We went two years ago and I remember reading about it then so its at least that old. I do know that the DDP opened up Category 1 for the 9:30pm show two years ago right before our trip so thats fairly new. The 9:30pm was very nice cause it wasnt jam packed and there was mostly adults. Oh yea isnt all you can drink; alcohol (included).

I think we are going to try out the 9:30 show, when I call do I just tell them I want category one seating for 9:30? Yes it is all you can drink alcohol, I think wine, sangria, and beer.

Yes I'm going to be there! :)

Woo hoo! :woohoo: Hopefully we all see each other!

It stinks they're doing the Fantasmic package like that now. It was such a good deal!! :headache: Yes--that would be awesome if they chose to show it more. We'll keep our fingers crossed! I think jenny105 is going to be there the same day as us! I'm getting nervous for Monday too! I just really hope we get the ones we want. I should probably have backup plans in case we can't.... :confused:

Have you looked at the online ADR system yet? I might play around with that before Sunday but I wasn't sure if we would be able to use it since we went through DVC :confused3. I'm going to keep my fingers crossed for both of us and hopefully we get everything we want or close to it! I am not real concerned with times so maybe that will help out!

T-Rex does take reservations. We ate there in January. They have a separate number to call, but I think I read somewhere you might be able to call Disney dining now. T-Rex has it's own website where you can find the number to call. They are NOT on the DDP, but they do accept Disney Visa Rewards points. We had a lot of fun there in January! It's very loud, but our DD just loved it. They also have a Build-A-Dino store that's owned by Build-A-Bear. Very cute!

Thanks! We have family friends that live in KS and they have a T-Rex there and they love it. I loved the pics you had in your TR from there and that Build a Dino sounds so precious!

I'm not sure if it's on the DDP or not, we paid OOP for it since it was a last minute decision to go and all the rest of our credits were accounted for. I don't think you can make reservations for it though?

That would be a good lunch spot, since our dinner spots are filled up. I am getting nervous for Sunday!

stacikristine

06-19-2009, 09:29 AM

Have you looked at the online ADR system yet? I might play around with that before Sunday but I wasn't sure if we would be able to use it since we went through DVC :confused3. I'm going to keep my fingers crossed for both of us and hopefully we get everything we want or close to it! I am not real concerned with times so maybe that will help out!

Yeah, I've been "researching" it for the past couple of days. I don't know what I think about it... I successfully reserved 2 meals for 1 week before we go (and then cancled of couse ;) ) just to practice. It didn't ask for my ressie # or anything :confused3 I hear that DVC members can't do the 90+10 as of now. So if that's the case, I'll still be calling. It does look like online ADRs open one hour before phone ones... So that could be annoying. Maybe they'll get it to where we can reserve by the time we're supposed to. I hope so!! We're used to eating early (like 5 or 5:30) so hopefully that will help too...most people want later ressies. I'm not TOO anxious, but I'm ready for Monday to get here and get over with! :upsidedow Good luck!!!

wvdislover

06-19-2009, 03:32 PM

pinkpixie0920

06-21-2009, 11:35 AM

Well today was the day! I woke up at 6:15 to get ready to make my ADR's. I looked over all our restaurants and the days to make sure everything lined up. I made sure I had all the required information (reservation number, credit card, etc). And by 6:45 I sat anxiously waiting the call. :rolleyes1 I started dialing at 6:59 and at 7:00 on the dot I got the wonderful message "You have reached Disney Dining..." I got right through to a cast member the second after I pushed the 2 for Victoria and Albert's, I did not wait at all, I was so excited! First request out of my mouth was that I wanted Le Cellier on September 23, gave her my reservation number, and she looked. She then said I'm sorry Le Cellier is completely booked on September 23. I was in shock, I know this is a popular restaurant but completely booked :scared1:. She then checked every other day of our stay and said most of the dinners are after 8:45 that are open but she was able to find me one that was earlier on our last night, so I took it. I had to flip flop that with our Narcoossee's dinner but that was fine. We got everything we wanted with just a couple tweaks with times. By 7:20, I had all my reservations numbers and I was set. :banana: The cast members name was Gina I believe, and she was wonderful. I didn't even look at the online reservations since I couldn't book out for 10 days on there, but I imagine since that opens at 6 am and the phones don't open until 7am that people are going on and making a lot of double reservations. But here they are the ADR's:

Breakfast:
Chef Mickeys
Cape May Cafe buffet

Lunch:
Sci Fi Dine Inn
Yak and Yeti

Dinner:
Crystal Palace
Citrico's (our 1 year wedding anniversary)
Tutto Italia
Hoop Dee Do Revue
Narcoossee's
O'hana
Le Cellier

One thing about Hoop, I asked Gina if I could get Category 1 seating at the 9:30 show and she said that I could get any category that I wanted on the dining plan as long as they were available. I am not sure if this is 100% correct since everywhere else that I read you couldn't get the earlier shows in category one. So she checks anyways and the show for 7:15 is all booked up except for Category 2 so I just went with 9:30 in Category 1.

So we are all set and I am so excited! I was ready for the ADR day to get here and be done with. It is very stressful and now we can just look forward to the trip. Now I might start my packing list and start a list of things I will need to pick up at the store. 90 days from today I will be in the most Magical Place on Earth! :woohoo: :dance3: :yay:

pinkpixie0920

06-21-2009, 11:41 AM

Yeah, I've been "researching" it for the past couple of days. I don't know what I think about it... I successfully reserved 2 meals for 1 week before we go (and then cancled of couse ;) ) just to practice. It didn't ask for my ressie # or anything :confused3 I hear that DVC members can't do the 90+10 as of now. So if that's the case, I'll still be calling. It does look like online ADRs open one hour before phone ones... So that could be annoying. Maybe they'll get it to where we can reserve by the time we're supposed to. I hope so!! We're used to eating early (like 5 or 5:30) so hopefully that will help too...most people want later ressies. I'm not TOO anxious, but I'm ready for Monday to get here and get over with! :upsidedow Good luck!!!

I didn't end up using the online system, I found it easier to call. I got everything I wanted, I just had to change a couple things. Good luck tomorrow!

pinkpixie0920

06-21-2009, 11:42 AM

I made my ADR's a couple of days ago, and was able to get everything I wanted at the times I wanted (had to switch a couple of meals around...no big deal). We're doing a few of the same meals you've got planned...maybe we'll run into you!

I had the same situation this morning, just had to change a couple things around. Maybe we will see each other there!

Dancegrl624

06-21-2009, 12:52 PM

Congrats on getting all of your ADR's! That's awesome!

amandaluvsgoofy

06-21-2009, 12:53 PM

Yay!! :yay: Congrats on getting all the places you wanted! We had to switch our Le Cellier day/time, too. But I was just glad to get it! Now the fun (and relaxing part) of the planning can begin!! :woohoo:

Charleston Princess

06-21-2009, 02:06 PM

Getting all your ADRs squared away makes the trip seem that much closer, doesn't it?

Raecheal

06-21-2009, 02:52 PM

:goodvibes Congrats on getting all of the ADR's that you wanted.:banana: Isn't it a nice feeling?

10_Kyle_10

06-21-2009, 03:11 PM

But here they are the ADR's:

Breakfast:
Chef Mickeys
Cape May Cafe buffet

Lunch:
Sci Fi Dine Inn
Yak and Yeti

Dinner:
Crystal Palace
Citrico's (our 1 year wedding anniversary)
Tutto Italia
Hoop Dee Do Revue
Narcoossee's
Ohana's
Le Cellier

One thing about Hoop, I asked Gina if I could get Category 1 seating at the 9:30 show and she said that I could get any category that I wanted on the dining plan as long as they were available. I am not sure if this is 100% correct since everywhere else that I read you couldn't get the earlier shows in category one. So she checks anyways and the show for 7:15 is all booked up except for Category 2 so I just went with 9:30 in Category 1.

This is the first ive ever heard of being allowed Category 1 on the DDP outside of the 9:30 seating. We did the 9:30pm show in Category 1 before and loved it so regardless if the information is true or not I think you will be happy with the 9:30pm ADR. Just as an FYI unless you are driving you will have to take the bus from Fort Wilderness to DTD then connect to your resort in order to get back at this time of night.

wvdislover

06-21-2009, 07:44 PM

Glad you got all the ADR's you wanted...we actually have 5 of the same places, for the same meals! Maybe we'll see each other!

stacikristine

06-22-2009, 12:08 AM

YAYAAYAYAYAY!!!! Congrats :cheer2: That's so awesome you got such great ADRs!! :goodvibes

pinkpixie0920

06-22-2009, 08:41 AM

Congrats on getting all of your ADR's! That's awesome!

Thanks! I was very excited.

Yay!! :yay: Congrats on getting all the places you wanted! We had to switch our Le Cellier day/time, too. But I was just glad to get it! Now the fun (and relaxing part) of the planning can begin!! :woohoo:

Thanks! I know I am excited it is over with so I can start doing the fun stuff. You must be getting excited you are getting close!

Getting all your ADRs squared away makes the trip seem that much closer, doesn't it?

It definitely does, I was so glad that I got right through at 7. Now the fun part begins.

:goodvibes Congrats on getting all of the ADR's that you wanted.:banana: Isn't it a nice feeling?

Thank you! It is a wonderful feeling!

This is the first ive ever heard of being allowed Category 1 on the DDP outside of the 9:30 seating. We did the 9:30pm show in Category 1 before and loved it so regardless if the information is true or not I think you will be happy with the 9:30pm ADR. Just as an FYI unless you are driving you will have to take the bus from Fort Wilderness to DTD then connect to your resort in order to get back at this time of night.

Yeah I don't think that you are able to get category 1 seating at the other shows, I think she was confused. But I am excited for the 9:30 show. Thanks for the bus info, I wasn't sure how we would get back. I figured worse came to worse I would just get a cab.

Glad you got all the ADR's you wanted...we actually have 5 of the same places, for the same meals! Maybe we'll see each other!

thanks! Maybe we will run into each other!

YAYAAYAYAYAY!!!! Congrats :cheer2: That's so awesome you got such great ADRs!! :goodvibes

Thanks! How did it go for you this morning?

jenny105

06-22-2009, 11:54 AM

pinkpixie0920

06-22-2009, 12:50 PM

Congrats on getting your ADRs! I can't believe Le Cellier is all booked up. I couldn't get anything for there!! And Ohana's is going to be a late night dinner. :sad2: I have to wait a week to make the other two reservations since that will be after our cruise stay but I don't think I'll have a problem with those.

That is CRAZY about Le Cellier. When we booked it of our honeymoon last November, it was not a hard ADR to get. What are your other two reservations? I would keep checking each day to see if something changes, people might cancel or they might be double booked because of online ADR's. Don't give up!

jenny105

06-22-2009, 12:53 PM

That is CRAZY about Le Cellier. When we booked it of our honeymoon last November, it was not a hard ADR to get. What are your other two reservations? I would keep checking each day to see if something changes, people might cancel or they might be double booked because of online ADR's. Don't give up!

The other two ADRs I need are Hoop Dee Doo and San Angel Inn. Anytime I've been in San Angel Inn, it's never really been busy and Hoop Dee Doo has 3 show times so I should be ok there. I'm going to keep checking back for Le Cellier. The day I want it is the 23rd but it's booked up!! Maybe I'll try to get a lunch ADR there instead of San Angel Inn. :confused3

Roxychica7

06-22-2009, 02:25 PM

Woo Hoo! :woohoo:So excited you got all of your choices, even though some were slightly different days/times. You are one GIANT step closer to your trip! :thumbsup2

stacikristine

06-22-2009, 04:58 PM

Congrats on getting your ADRs! I can't believe Le Cellier is all booked up. I couldn't get anything for there!! And Ohana's is going to be a late night dinner. :sad2: I have to wait a week to make the other two reservations since that will be after our cruise stay but I don't think I'll have a problem with those.

Same story for us. Le Cellier is completely booked the 21st and the 24th as well :sad2: And we just couldn't take a 9:30 or 9:35 ressie for 'Ohana. Oh well... I'll keep checking back with 'Ohana.

pinkpixie0920

07-02-2009, 01:37 PM

Yesterday we get the dreaded e-mail, "the time of your flight has been changed". We were originally supposed to leave at 10:52 and now we leave at 11:35. I know it is not that big of a deal but I immediately started having visions of our honeymoon flight. Let me just say not the way you want to start off your honeymoon.

Honeymoon story: When we booked our trip through AAA, they were able to find us a direct flight with US air that left at 7am and got us to Disney around 9:30. Well about three months later I called the airline becuase I had a question and when I gave her our flight number she said we weren't on that flight. So I call AAA and she tells us that our original flight was cancelled and now we are on the flight that leaves at 8 still direct though. What ever, thats fine we will still be at Disney by 10! So a month before we leave, we receive our Magic Disney Mail, extremely excited I ripped open that envelope to read about our trip. What is the first think I see, US Airways flight leaving at 9am and a new flight number :scared1:! So again I call AAA to ask about this and again she tells us that they are condensing flights and we are on a new one but not to worry it was still Direct! So now we are at the airport that morning anxiously awaiting Disney World, when all of a sudden the lady that works at the booth of our gate went on the loudspeaker and said that our flight was delayed by a half an hour. So we decide that is a good time to go get breakfast and come back in a half an hour. When we get back we notice that no one is sitting at the gate. The lady sees us sitting there waiting and never says anything to us. We wait for about 5 min and then ask her if the flight was delayed more, she then proceeds to tell us that our flight was cancelled and we would need to go to customer service to get a new flight! We were both enraged at this point and the line for customer service was so long because everyone was trying to get to Orlando. When we finally got to the counter we were put on a flight that left in 20 min and was connecting. Well we paid for a direct flight so certainly we should get something, ABSOLUTELY NOTHING, except for a couple of meal vouchers that were only good in the Pittsburgh airport and only for that day. Well we just ate breakfast and our other plane left in 20 min. Needless to say, I will NEVER fly US Air again.

So now you can understand my frustration when I got that e-mail. I have a good feeling about Airtran though and I do not think the same situation will happen.

amandaluvsgoofy

07-02-2009, 01:56 PM

jenny105

07-02-2009, 03:27 PM

You've convinced me NEVER to fly US Air. I've had problems with my flights being delayed but that's due to Newark Airport being so busy and ridiculous. I hope that you don't have a headache like that again!

Roxychica7

07-02-2009, 04:35 PM

We flew USAir back in the day when they used to serve you a full breakfast for a 2 hour flight to Florida, but we've been flying Southwest ever since. They always seem to be cheaper, especially with the online rates, will reimburse you if your flight price ever goes down and I've never had a problem getting a direct flight. I can definitely feel your frustration though, thankfully you were able to fly out the same day on your honeymoon, I can't imagine that though, and they didn't even do anything. Good luck with AirTran!:thumbsup2

livinlife25

07-02-2009, 04:40 PM

my air tran flight changed from getting into orland @ 6:30 p.m. to then 7:01, which isnt bad but then changed to arriving in orlando at 11:35 PM!!!! there was no way i could do that....i just got an email about another change but i think it was only by a couple of minutes. Keep checking with airtran bc I did not recieve any emails about any changes until today

10_Kyle_10

07-02-2009, 06:09 PM

Ugh I hate that and its funny cause ours got changed as well. We are pushed back an hour on our return flight to boston. Normally I would be happy about this but we now arrive at 10:35pm and I gotta be in work at 4:15am :lmao::thumbsup2 .

pinkpixie0920

07-04-2009, 10:31 AM

Oh my gosh!! That is sooooo irritating!! :headache: It is really a shame when we still have to pay outrageous prices for flights that we may or may not get! I'm so sorry! And I hope that you're upcoming flight will be good! Here's some pixie dust! :wizard:

Thanks for the pixie dust! I having a better feeling about this flight so hopefully the same thing won't happen.

You've convinced me NEVER to fly US Air. I've had problems with my flights being delayed but that's due to Newark Airport being so busy and ridiculous. I hope that you don't have a headache like that again!

Yeah, I will never fly US Air again either!

We flew USAir back in the day when they used to serve you a full breakfast for a 2 hour flight to Florida, but we've been flying Southwest ever since. They always seem to be cheaper, especially with the online rates, will reimburse you if your flight price ever goes down and I've never had a problem getting a direct flight. I can definitely feel your frustration though, thankfully you were able to fly out the same day on your honeymoon, I can't imagine that though, and they didn't even do anything. Good luck with AirTran!:thumbsup2

We always want to fly Southwest but we always have our flight booked before their flights come out. We did get a really good deal with Air Tran so we figured we would try them out.

my air tran flight changed from getting into orland @ 6:30 p.m. to then 7:01, which isnt bad but then changed to arriving in orlando at 11:35 PM!!!! there was no way i could do that....i just got an email about another change but i think it was only by a couple of minutes. Keep checking with airtran bc I did not recieve any emails about any changes until today

That is crazy how much your flight changed. I will keep checking, Thanks!

Ugh I hate that and its funny cause ours got changed as well. We are pushed back an hour on our return flight to boston. Normally I would be happy about this but we now arrive at 10:35pm and I gotta be in work at 4:15am :lmao::thumbsup2 .

Wow that is so late to have to be at work that early. Hopefully it won't change anymore for you!

stacikristine

07-06-2009, 12:48 PM

pinkpixie0920

07-06-2009, 01:38 PM

Hey! That stinks about your honeymoon flight!!! :scared1: I can't believe it. We're flying Airtran...and they did change our flight slightly. Luckily, it was our return flight, and now we're departing 45 minutes later (more park time). But I'm hoping they don't change anything else! :scared:

Yeah they changed our return flight too, by almost 3 hours! I am def. not complaining about that because we didn't even think we could go to the park at all that day. Yeah, lets pray for no more changes!

crocko

07-08-2009, 03:56 PM

pinkpixie0920

07-09-2009, 09:37 AM

Just found your PTR and got all caught up.

My family will be there Sept 17th thru 26th! Just over 70 days to go!!

by the way, You haven't been on Living with the Land before?!?
Glad you're planning on going this time...I bet you'll love it.

Welcome! I can't wait for Living with the Land, I don't think I ever really knew what it was before so I never rode it. I hope I see a Mickey pumpkin! Where are you staying?

crocko

07-09-2009, 09:39 AM

We'll be at the Kidani Village at AKL. Very excited!

Today marks my 10-week mark!

pinkpixie0920

07-09-2009, 09:53 AM

I have some exciting news that is a little off topic but I got a new job! It is within my same company. Currently I am a Senior Accountant for a company in Pittsburgh. Starting in September I will be working in our Internal Audit department as an internal auditor. I am very excited about this. I have been an accountant for four years now and it was just time for a change. I will get a lot of experience being an auditor and I am very excited to learn a lot of new things. One thing with my new position is I will be traveling more. My company owns a lot of different colleges around the US so we travel to those schools to audit them from time to time. One of our schools is opening a campus in Orlando! I know in the past they were permitted to go to one conference a year and one of those conference locations is at Disney on Disney property. Lets just say that may have helped me in choosing this career move. A Disney trip paid for by my company, could I ask for more:cloud9:!

On to more Disney news, we are 72 days away today:woohoo:! I have created a countdown calendar starting at 30 days. I will try to take pictures and post them on here. I made one for us and one for my MIL and FIL since they are going with us. Thank goodness for Home Depot and their Mickey head paint chips:worship:! One more thing, I have started a packing list. Nothing fancy but it definitely makes the trip seem so much closer!

jenny105

07-09-2009, 11:32 AM

Congratulations on the new job!!! That's awesome!

A little over 2 months and we will be there! :woohoo:

Charleston Princess

07-09-2009, 12:29 PM

Congrats on the new job! That's fantastic! :thumbsup2

amandaluvsgoofy

07-09-2009, 01:57 PM

YAY for the new job!! :yay: That's awesome that you'll get to travel with it, and possibly to Disney doubt! Can't wait to see the pics of your countdown!

stacikristine

07-09-2009, 02:23 PM

Congrats on your new job! That's so awesome :thumbsup2 Our trips are getting soooooo close! :woohoo:

10_Kyle_10

07-09-2009, 06:23 PM

Gogogogogogo!

Congrats on the new job, sounds great! Im so jealous of the thought of having my company "make me" go to Disney for free. Our trips are getting super close, Id love to see some of your countdown pages! Thanks for the Update.

MiaBella05

07-09-2009, 06:53 PM

Congrats on the new job!! Its always exciting but scary to start something new. :goodvibes

pinkpixie0920

07-13-2009, 08:20 AM

Congratulations on the new job!!! That's awesome!

A little over 2 months and we will be there! :woohoo:

Thanks! I know I can't even believe it!

Congrats on the new job! That's fantastic! :thumbsup2

Thanks!

YAY for the new job!! :yay: That's awesome that you'll get to travel with it, and possibly to Disney doubt! Can't wait to see the pics of your countdown!

Thanks! I didn't get a chance to take the picture of the countdown calendar yet, once I do I will post.

Congrats on your new job! That's so awesome :thumbsup2 Our trips are getting soooooo close! :woohoo:

Thanks! I just found out last week though that I have to go away to Detroit the week before our trip, the 14-18. So I'll come home the 18th and then leave on the 19th for Disney.

Gogogogogogo!

Congrats on the new job, sounds great! Im so jealous of the thought of having my company "make me" go to Disney for free. Our trips are getting super close, Id love to see some of your countdown pages! Thanks for the Update.

Thanks! I know I am def. not complaining if they make me go to Disney! Our trips are so close.

Congrats on the new job!! Its always exciting but scary to start something new. :goodvibes

Thanks!