SDV Orlando August 27 -30 2009

[BernardandMissBianca]

Who's goin'???

This years crop is at the Contemporary!!

Link to the packages:
http://www.dreameventsinc.com/eventpackages.cfm?EventID=27

BLUE Shirts on FRIDAY!!
PINK Shirts on SATURDAY, including breakfast!!

Cast of characters:

Room 1: full Wednesday
Lisa
MomE
BernardandMissBianca
MomK

room 2: full Thursday
Tubachick
Tubadude

Room 3: Thursday
Diana Lyn
alikat
Scrappy910

Room 4: Full Friday
Rlovew
JandJ

Room 5: Full Monday and Thursday
pixidustforever
MinnieAnn

rgionet needs a roomie!!!

Group meal: 1900 Park Faire
Lisa
MomE
MomK
BAMB
rlovew
JandJ
Pixiedustforever
MinnieAnn
Tubachick
rgionet

Park tickets:

T-shirts:

Swaps:

[rlovew]

I would love to go but I definately need a roommate this year. It was a blast last year though.

Rebecca

[BernardandMissBianca]

OK people Rebecca needs a roomie!!!! Come on, you know you wanna go!!!!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

I sent the link to my DH. :rolleyes1

Now whether or not we have the $$ and if DH can get the boys on the bus is another story. He just may laugh at me.

[Disneyland_emily]

Interesting... Tempting though since its my current stopping grounds- I spend enough time in that building...

But I can tell ya the food will be great :)

[hopemax]

I wanted to come this year, but then they moved the gosh darn pin event I wanted to partner it with to June. And with the house hunting, I definitely can't. Next year! Maybe, I want to go on that Baltic Cruise too...2011! :lmao:

[BernardandMissBianca]

Interesting... Tempting though since its my current stopping grounds- I spend enough time in that building...

But I can tell ya the food will be great :)

Oh you have to come Em!!! BTW, I have been looking at your 365 pics. I am so jealous!!!! I would love to do a year at Disney album. I think my favorite so far is the straws.

[BernardandMissBianca]

I wanted to come this year, but then they moved the gosh darn pin event I wanted to partner it with to June. And with the house hunting, I definitely can't. Next year! Maybe, I want to go on that Baltic Cruise too...2011! :lmao:

what Baltic Cruise? A Disney cruise?

[Arizona Rita]

The Magic is sailing to the Baltics, June of 2010, maiden voyage, and Im booked!:yay: 12 nights, sails from Dover, England and Im sure Im missing a country ot 2 but goes to Norway:yay: , Finland, Russia, Germany.
Like Hope said, maybe 2011 I can do SDV also:goodvibes

[tubachick]

I am going again this year bringing DH with again so no roomies needed!!! So Count me (Pam) In!!!

also loving the designs on the Disney online store for the create your own t-shirt.... just a suggestion...


looking forward to a great weekend!

[BernardandMissBianca]

The Magic is sailing to the Baltics, June of 2010, maiden voyage, and Im booked!:yay: 12 nights, sails from Dover, England and Im sure Im missing a country ot 2 but goes to Norway:yay: , Finland, Russia, Germany.
Like Hope said, maybe 2011 I can do SDV also:goodvibes

DH were looking at the July cruise but it would be waaaaayyyy to much money if we brought the kids. So, maybe for our 20th anniversary we'll cruise. Only 4 more years!

[BernardandMissBianca]

I am going again this year bringing DH with again so no roomies needed!!! So Count me (Pam) In!!!

also loving the designs on the Disney online store for the create your own t-shirt.... just a suggestion...


looking forward to a great weekend!

sweet!!!!

I need to go look at the T's. I haven't been to the Disney "store" in ages.

[Lisa]

Yup, MomE and I paid our deposit when registration first opened up.:goodvibes

Em, the food last year at the Yacht Club was great, good to know it will be good at the Contemporary. :)

I think LindaBabe and Lovingthemouse might be interested. I'll talk to them about it when I see them at my Cape Cod Crop the end of this month.

[BernardandMissBianca]

I wish I could goto the CCC Lisa. <sigh> guess I'll have to wait til August.......

[Kim1964]

I hate you all. Just thought I'd mention that:).

[New England Eeyore]

I've been putting money aside every month for this, but it's still too early in the year to tell if this would be feasible both money-wise and time off-wise. I'll know more in the Spring.

[BernardandMissBianca]

I hate you all. Just thought I'd mention that:).

oh, I know you love us!!! :love2:

[lovingthemouse]

Now that our Prof Dev dates have been announced, I won't make it to SDV. Teachers go back the week of Aug 24th and school begins on Sept 1st.. I can't believe they have moved us up into Aug.

[DisneyIsTerrific]

I so want to go!!!! I've got to show this to DH and see if we can spare the $$. What days/nights are you guys planning to be there so I have some idea of which package to be showing DH?

[Lisa]

I wish I could goto the CCC Lisa. <sigh> guess I'll have to wait til August.......

I'm confused. I thought you were going to the CCC too? :confused3

Now that our Prof Dev dates have been announced, I won't make it to SDV. Teachers go back the week of Aug 24th and school begins on Sept 1st.. I can't believe they have moved us up into Aug.

Darn it!:sad1:

[BernardandMissBianca]

I'm confused. I thought you were going to the CCC too? :confused3



LOL I am silly, I was just messing with Caroline. I was going to surprise her!!

[rubbergypsy]

we are going to be at wdw the weekend of the event, and staying at bay lake towers, dvc contemporary, can you participate in day events or do I have to buy whole package?

[AlexWyattMommy]

we are going to be at wdw the weekend of the event, and staying at bay lake towers, dvc contemporary, can you participate in day events or do I have to buy whole package?

There are some "local" packages that don't include hotel room. :thumbsup2

[tubachick]

Now that our Prof Dev dates have been announced, I won't make it to SDV. Teachers go back the week of Aug 24th and school begins on Sept 1st.. I can't believe they have moved us up into Aug.

waiting for our PD dates was keeping me from registering too, but when they were announced I can squeeze it in leaving early sunday morning. hopefully the dates for 2010 will work out better:wizard:

[Lisa]

LOL I am silly, I was just messing with Caroline. I was going to surprise her!!

Gotcha, let me know next time when I am supposed to keep a secret. LOL

[lovingthemouse]

Sorry Bamb - thanks Lisa!! I'll pretend to be surprised, really I will!! I am so happy you'll be there Bamb!! Caroline :cool1:
Can you imagine the nerve of my city interrupting with a scrapping trip to WDW? That means, after summer school is over, i have a 2 week vacation!!!....and not one at WDW either. This means I better live it up at WDW next month.

[BernardandMissBianca]

So I'm thinking about doing CafePress for the T-shirts this year. What do we want to say? Do we have a name? If we do Cafepress we can't have a mickey on it, so what do we want? Or would you rather have a Mickey and we make our own?

[Kim1964]

Has anyone coughed up the money for a Yudu yet? :):):)

[BernardandMissBianca]

a what??

do you mean me do it again? I don't know, I wasn't happy with the way they turned out last time. Darn perfectionist in me. LOL

[Lisa]

Has anyone coughed up the money for a Yudu yet? :):):)

A Yudu is a personal machine that will do the silkscreening. ACM was advertising one for about $279.

I personally loved our shirts last year, and wouldn't mind seeing the same just with 2009 on it instead of 2008. We received so many compliments. But I will do whatever the group goes for on the shirts. Cafe Press does a good job.

As far as our character meal, how about breakfast at 1900 Park Faire? That way we can just take the monorail over.

[LindaBabe]

Cafe press does do a good job - I love my "economy" Cape Cod Shirt.

Chances are I'm not going to attend this event either. B wants to go to the Magic Meet in Pennsylvania and visit Hershey Park, which is the first weekend in August. We have to budget our travel funds since we're doing the back to back cruises in November.

[BernardandMissBianca]

A Yudu is a personal machine that will do the silkscreening. ACM was advertising one for about $279.

I personally loved our shirts last year, and wouldn't mind seeing the same just with 2009 on it instead of 2008. We received so many compliments. But I will do whatever the group goes for on the shirts. Cafe Press does a good job.

As far as our character meal, how about breakfast at 1900 Park Faire? That way we can just take the monorail over.

Hmmm, could we use the same design on the Yudu? Looked at the tutorial and it seems easy enough, lengthy process but still cool. I would have to figure out how the separate the colors on the images to do the multilayered pic. We'll need to discuss more.

1900 is fine with me, do we still want to do breakfast or maybe dinner? We also have Ohana or Chef Mickeys on the loop. Non character could be Kona but I know they have limited seating. Don't know the names of the new places at CR.

Cafe press does do a good job - I love my "economy" Cape Cod Shirt.

Chances are I'm not going to attend this event either. B wants to go to the Magic Meet in Pennsylvania and visit Hershey Park, which is the first weekend in August. We have to budget our travel funds since we're doing the back to back cruises in November.

thought about going to Magic Meets but we will probably still be in Ohio at that point if we go for summer.

[tubachick]

I'm in for 1900 or Ohana - I think there is more of a food selection at 1900 but I love them both. :love:

[rlovew]

I vote for breakfast- I like don't care which character meal but would prefer that since DH tries his best to avoid them. Chef Mickey's will probably be the most crowded even first thing in the morning- I like getting the earliest reservation of the day- so we get better interaction.

Rebecca

[BernardandMissBianca]

If we have a big group, grand gathering size, we'll get the earliest or latest breakfast ressie, I would prefer earliest. I can't believe I said that out loud! LOL
Grand Gathering ADR's can be made now, and 90 days out can be done on May 28th.

[Lisa]

I prefer breakfast too. After all we get our dinner included in the package. Why pay for two dinners and only eat one? I agree Chef Mickey is going to be crowded with SDV at the Contemporary, that is why I suggested 1900 Park Faire.

Bamb, could you make an ADR this week? I am going to need the whole week to get over you want the first ressie of the morning.:rotfl2:

[BernardandMissBianca]

I prefer breakfast too. After all we get our dinner included in the package. Why pay for two dinners and only eat one? I agree Chef Mickey is going to be crowded with SDV at the Contemporary, that is why I suggested 1900 Park Faire.

Bamb, could you make an ADR this week? I am going to need the whole week to get over you want the first ressie of the morning.:rotfl2:

not really, until we know who is coming. I don't want to have to call several times. I don't think it will be to hard to get a ressie since it's after the 4/3 deal is over and after most schools are in session.

Oh and double check with DD's school, even though CT went to after labor day start, mom's school is sticking with Aug 26th, according to the secretary anyway. So it might just be me going if the office has accurate info. I said to check with the Superintendent.

[Princess Tink]

A couple questions for you SDV pro's! :worship: Obviously, you all had a lot of fun, otherwise you wouldn't go back for more.

How do you travel to WDW with all your scrap'n toys? Can you check your Crop bags? Do you preplan pages to try to minimize your baggage...give me some of your best thoughts on air travel scrap'n? :confused3

I've done a w/e crop about 3 hours from my house, so obviously airline restrictions and care wasnt an issue. It's been a couple years since our first & last weekend crop and I am trying real hard to talk my girls into this trip. I tried last year too, but was unsuccessful....as everyone was concerned with the cost. I am a DVC member, so am trying to entice them with a visit to my home away from home!!! :rolleyes: If this doesn't work, I may have to find new friends to scrap with. :sad2: I am also curious about the meals, drinks, and vendor faire. Can you share your thoughts and experiences on these very important 3 areas as well?

TIA Anything you can share would be greatly appreciated.
Micaela
:tink:

[BernardandMissBianca]

A couple questions for you SDV pro's! :worship: Obviously, you all had a lot of fun, otherwise you wouldn't go back for more.

How do you travel to WDW with all your scrap'n toys? Can you check your Crop bags? Do you preplan pages to try to minimize your baggage...give me some of your best thoughts on air travel scrap'n? :confused3

I've done a w/e crop about 3 hours from my house, so obviously airline restrictions and care wasnt an issue. It's been a couple years since our first & last weekend crop and I am trying real hard to talk my girls into this trip. I tried last year too, but was unsuccessful....as everyone was concerned with the cost. I am a DVC member, so am trying to entice them with a visit to my home away from home!!! :rolleyes: If this doesn't work, I may have to find new friends to scrap with. :sad2: I am also curious about the meals, drinks, and vendor faire. Can you share your thoughts and experiences on these very important 3 areas as well?

TIA Anything you can share would be greatly appreciated.
Micaela
:tink:

Some people have checked their crop bags but I would not check your photos, just in case your luggage gets lost. I actually ship my tools and carry on my papers and pictures.


here is what I wrote last year about planning:
Tools - I ship all of my tools. Now when I say all I mean stuff I use all the time. So between now and then look at what you use daily and write it down.
There will be enough of us there though that I'm sure we will have at least one of everything.

Supplies - I kit everything in advance I don't cut all my mats and tags but I do gather my pics, find paper to go, and find embellies. If I have room I will bring some extra stuff with me. There are tons of vendors there so you will be able to find what you need. They also have this thing called scrapper in need. The SDV people will get on the mic and say "HELLO" to which we answer back "hello" it's really funny. Anyway they will announce scrapper in need and then say what you need. People bring an amazing amount of stuff so I'm sure someone will have what you are looking for.
They also have a table set up in the front where people put stuff they don't want. At least that's what it looked like to me.



here is a link to the Dream Events Faq, very helpful:

http://www.dreameventsinc.com/faqdetail.cfm?ID=20&CATID=1

What do you want to know about meals? Depending on the package you will get different meals, the package I got last year had 3?? dinners and breakfast on Sunday. Drinks, non alcoholic are included with your meals. You can have drinks at the tables but they need to be in the cup holder thing. I usually keep a water bottle with a cap with me.

The vendor faire is awesome!! Lots of papers, the latest products, anything you will forget is there. Some places do take credit cards. It's probably best to set a limit on what you want to spend, and since you are flying you will need to limit purchases due to space, or leave room on the way down.

And don't worry if you come alone you will leave with about 500 friends!!

[Princess Tink]

Some people have checked their crop bags but I would not check your photos, just in case your luggage gets lost. I actually ship my tools and carry on my papers and pictures.


here is what I wrote last year about planning:




here is a link to the Dream Events Faq, very helpful:

http://www.dreameventsinc.com/faqdetail.cfm?ID=20&CATID=1

What do you want to know about meals? Depending on the package you will get different meals, the package I got last year had 3?? dinners and breakfast on Sunday. Drinks, non alcoholic are included with your meals. You can have drinks at the tables but they need to be in the cup holder thing. I usually keep a water bottle with a cap with me.

The vendor faire is awesome!! Lots of papers, the latest products, anything you will forget is there. Some places do take credit cards. It's probably best to set a limit on what you want to spend, and since you are flying you will need to limit purchases due to space, or leave room on the way down.

And don't worry if you come alone you will leave with about 500 friends!!


Are drinks provided, like water & coffee? It wasnt very clear in the FAQ. And are the meals very good....we can be picky eaters. That's usually the first question that gets asked....what's for dinner! :lmao: All the 'local pkgs' appear to include the meals for the dates choosen.

I'm not sure DH would want me to go by myself but I might be tempted if the girls tell me NO. :goodvibes I guess I will have to have that talk with him in the next few days if the girls won
t commit!

Do the DISers all try to sit in the same area?

[Lisa]

Drinks were not provided. BAMB stopped on her way from the airport and picked up a case of water and a few odds and ends as snacks. Being that we will be at the Contemporary, I would imagine I will get a refillable mug this year too.

The food, I thought was great. It is served buffet style, so you certainly have a choice.

We do request that the DIS scrappers sit together. Last year we were all within a few tables next to each other.

[BernardandMissBianca]

I think there were water coolers set up outside in the hallway and maybe coffee? I'm not a coffee drinker so I don't know that for sure. But I'm pretty sure about the water.
I plan on doing a grocery stop again this year.

The food was good, there were different choices and I think there was a little bit for everyone.

About a month or 2 before the crop I email a list of people to Nancy Bohrer, the owner of dream events. When you book your package there is a space asking for names of table mates too.

[Diana Lyn]

I'm in for this year--I think. I'm struggling because the 28th is Emma's 6th birthday, but I may just have DH drive out with her so she can get her free bday gift card and I can visit with her and do something special before I get back to scrapbooking.

I'll check with my roomies and see who is in for this year.

[BernardandMissBianca]

That would be so special for Emma! Let me know when you decide, we have time. I'll email Nancy B with a table list in July.

I just registered for Early Bird Weekend 2D, just waiting for confirmation.

[Disneyland_emily]

>>The food, I thought was great. It is served buffet style, so you certainly have a choice.<<

Unless they do a completely custom meal- youll have plenty of choice usually with 2+ meat choices 2+ non meat choices and a variety of sides.. If you go hungry from a Contemp Conv buffet its your own fault :)

I'm getting more and more tempted to do atleast a day if not 2.. I dont think Ill have enough stuff to scrap more days than that :)

When is the latest we can sign up?

[BernardandMissBianca]

I know the full payment is due June 22nd, but that's if you are paying installments. I honestly don't know when you need to book by.

here is nancy's email, she could tell you for sure when the last date of registration is.

Nancy@dreameventsinc.com

[tubachick]

146 days till SDV!!!! just thought I'd mention it ;)

[tubachick]

I am now having a hard time... do we extend our trip and arrive early with the free dining and add the SDV to my trip or just stick with the SDV as is???? DH left it up to me..... :confused3

[BernardandMissBianca]

When were you originally planning on coming down?

And are you driving or flying?

If you tack on a few extra days you could spend some quality time with DH and then hang with us a bit more when the rest of us get there.

Is the free dining worth the cost of more hotel days?

[Lisa]

Just checked airfare. $266 on Southwest, 344 on Delta.

[rlovew]

Is anyone here still thinking about going and wanting a roommate or should I try to find one on the SDV boards?

Rebecca

[JandJ]

Is anyone here still thinking about going and wanting a roommate or should I try to find one on the SDV boards?

Rebecca

Rebecca, which package were you considering? I really want to go this year; I wasn't able to go last year and regretted it.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Rebecca there was a girl on the SDV boards looking for a roomie. I was going to suggest you but wasn't sure how you felt about sharing with someone you don't know.

[rlovew]

Rebecca, which package were you considering? I really want to go this year; I wasn't able to go last year and regretted it.

It doesn't really matter to me- as I will be driving in-I don't know that I felt like having Sunday was worth it but it doesn't really matter to me. Last year I did the Friday through Sunday. I can go anytime as I am not tied down to a job or anything where I have to be here.

Rebecca

[New England Eeyore]

I'm definitely out for this year - it would be too difficult to get the time off. I look forward to hearing all about your adventures though!

[JandJ]

It doesn't really matter to me- as I will be driving in-I don't know that I felt like having Sunday was worth it but it doesn't really matter to me. Last year I did the Friday through Sunday. I can go anytime as I am not tied down to a job or anything where I have to be here.

Rebecca

Me neither - and I'll be driving in too. I was thinking of Friday - Sunday morning. In 2007 I had the package through 3:00 pm Sunday but left by noon because I was so tired! I'm on my way out the door right now but I'll send you a PM later today :)

[Lisa]

We are doing the Friday to Sunday session too. Sunday the vendors offered some steep discounts that day.

[JandJ]

YAY! I'm all registered, approved, and "deposited" :goodvibes

[rlovew]

You can add Jen and I as roommates to the front page.

Rebecca

[alikat99]

Hey everyone! I'm one of Diana's roommates from last year! We're trying to decide on everything, but I'm definitely going! I was getting a bit concerned, because I'm a teacher, and thought that this was going to be during the first week of school, but it'll be the 2nd week, and I think that I can convince my director that I need that Friday off.

I'm going to subscribe to this thread, so that maybe I can keep in touch better than last year!

[JandJ]

Hey everyone! I'm one of Diana's roommates from last year! We're trying to decide on everything, but I'm definitely going! I was getting a bit concerned, because I'm a teacher, and thought that this was going to be during the first week of school, but it'll be the 2nd week, and I think that I can convince my director that I need that Friday off.

I'm going to subscribe to this thread, so that maybe I can keep in touch better than last year!

Amy, you're in St. Pete? So am I! Have you ever gone to the crops at Whim-So-Doodle? I haven't yet but I love that store and would love to crop there. I know so few scrappers in this area.

[alikat99]

Amy, you're in St. Pete? So am I! Have you ever gone to the crops at Whim-So-Doodle? I haven't yet but I love that store and would love to crop there. I know so few scrappers in this area.
Love, love, love WSD!!! Was trying to decide if I wanted to do the NSD crop weekend this year!

[Diana Lyn]

Love, love, love WSD!!! Was trying to decide if I wanted to do the NSD crop weekend this year!

:sad: I can't go to the NSD Crop b/c we have soccer and tball and a girl scout event!!!! :sad:

I'll go on record for saying I <3 WSD too! I'm on the other side of the Big Sky Bridge as my kids like to call it, and make the trek up there to shop because it's so awesomely awesome!

[JandJ]

Amy and Diana - What day is the WSD NSD crop? My CMC usually has a big NSD crop but she moves the day around. Her crops are free so that's a nice "perk" to go to hers. How much is WSD charging? It would be cool to meet up at a crop sometime :)

P.S. Sorry to sort of hijack the SDV thread . . .

[Diana Lyn]

Amy and Diana - What day is the WSD NSD crop? My CMC usually has a big NSD crop but she moves the day around. Her crops are free so that's a nice "perk" to go to hers. How much is WSD charging? It would be cool to meet up at a crop sometime :)

P.S. Sorry to sort of hijack the SDV thread . . .

WSD has Fri from 6pm-mid for $20 and Sat from 10a-10p for $40, it's May 1-2.

Amy and I are going to Scrapbook EXPO Memorial Day weekend at the Gaylord Palms. :woohoo:

Maybe we can hit a WSD crop in June or July. :scratchin

[tubachick]

all paid and booked!!! going from thurs to sun - since we are driving from Chicago, we will be leaving early sunday morning so I can get back to work - we don't start school until after labor day but teachers start that week before. :banana:

[scrappy910]

My goal is to make this my second Orlando SDV. It was so much fun last year. Gotta work out which package.

Carol

[JandJ]

WSD has Fri from 6pm-mid for $20 and Sat from 10a-10p for $40, it's May 1-2.

Amy and I are going to Scrapbook EXPO Memorial Day weekend at the Gaylord Palms. :woohoo:

Maybe we can hit a WSD crop in June or July. :scratchin

I won't be able to do NSD, unfortunately, but yeah, meeting up for a crop in June or July would be great!

We were at Disney yesterday and we took the monorail through the Contemporary and I pointed out to DH the convention center where SDV will be - only four months away :cool1:

[tubachick]

:banana: 116 days!!! :banana:

[Lisa]

I have my airfare, now just need to decide where I want to stay Tues and Wed night before the crop.

[pixiedustforever]

I'm a definate "maybe" for the SDV! :yay:

Marylee pixiedust:

[Lisa]

I'm a definate "maybe" for the SDV! :yay:

Marylee pixiedust:

:dance3::dance3::dance3:

I am about to book our hotel for Wednesday night. :thumbsup2

[BernardandMissBianca]

ok, updated. I left alikat and Scrappy910 in the maybe column until it was decided on roommates.

I need 2 more for Grand Gathering status for 1900. I wasn't sure is The Tubas and The Locals (Diana and crew) were interested, let me know cause I can book that earlier then the standard 90 day window.

[Diana Lyn]

ok, updated. I left alikat and Scrappy910 in the maybe column until it was decided on roommates.

I need 2 more for Grand Gathering status for 1900. I wasn't sure is The Tubas and The Locals (Diana and crew) were interested, let me know cause I can book that earlier then the standard 90 day window.

Alikat (Amy) Scrappy (Carol) and I will be booking within the next couple of days. One of us will post when we're all set. :cool1:

[alikat99]

Alikat (Amy) Scrappy (Carol) and I will be booking within the next couple of days. One of us will post when we're all set. :cool1:
All set, I registered this afternoon, and so did Carol!!!:banana:

[Lisa]

So who is arriving, when?

MomE and I will be arriving Tuesday night but on property Wednesday to do a couple of days at the parks.

[scrappy910]

I will be driving in on Thursday. And hopefully not in a Tropical Storm!!

Carol

[Diana Lyn]

I'll be dropping off the girls on Thursday at 8, so unless I get caught up in PTO drama, I'll be at WDW by 9:15!

[alikat99]

I have to teach on Thursday, but as soon as our carline is done at 3:15pm, I'll be driving over. Should be there by 5pm at the latest!!!:banana:

[rlovew]

Our package doesn't start until Friday morning but if DH has classes/activities at school on Thursday we may stay someplace in Orlando for the night.

Rebecca

[Lisa]

BAMB, I booked the resort for us for Wednesday night. I was told no AP's out for that time period yet. I did get a AAA rate whereas it wasn't available last week. and yes, the ressie is for the resort you wanted. :)

[JandJ]

Like Rebecca said, our package starts Friday, and I'll be driving over Friday morning. DH is driving over Sunday and we're tacking on a couple days after SDV to celebrate my birthday :woohoo:

[pixiedustforever]

Please add 2 more to the party! party:
Pixiedustforever (Marylee) and
MinnieAnn (Ann) will be there!

[BernardandMissBianca]

Who else is coming for breakfast at 1900? If I get 2 more I can call now.

[pixiedustforever]

Buffy,

Please add Pixiedustforever & MinnieAnn to the bfast at 1900!:banana:
Will that be Saturday am?

Thanks!

Marylee pixiedust:

[pixiedustforever]

Oh, and MinnieAnn arrives on Wednesday pm or Thurs am.
I get there Monday morning. :woohoo:

Marylee pixiedust:

[BernardandMissBianca]

Buffy,

Please add Pixiedustforever & MinnieAnn to the bfast at 1900!:banana:
Will that be Saturday am?

Thanks!

Marylee pixiedust:

Yep, Sat morning. Hopefully the early seating again.

[BernardandMissBianca]

TubaChick, Diana Lyn, Amy, and Carol are y'all interested in Breakfast?

I'm just waiting to hear from 1 more from the CT contingent to see if she's coming and then I will make the ressies.

[Diana Lyn]

TubaChick, Diana Lyn, Amy, and Carol are y'all interested in Breakfast?

I'm just waiting to hear from 1 more from the CT contingent to see if she's coming and then I will make the ressies.

I think we're going to skip breakfast so we can sleep in...I have big plans to stay up late!

[BernardandMissBianca]

No problem. I may end up taking a power nap after breakfast.

[pixiedustforever]

No problem. I may end up taking a power nap after breakfast.

:thumbsup2 That's a great idea! Something that can't be done at home!

Marylee
pixiedust:

[BernardandMissBianca]

Tell me about it.

[JandJ]

I'm definitely going, but just curious, what time is the early breakfast?

[rlovew]

Normally the first breakfast is a 7 or 7:30 am. It is when the restaurant opens. The character interactions are so good though because at first the place is almost empty. I think each character visited 3-4 times last year.

Rebecca

[tubachick]

TubaChick, Diana Lyn, Amy, and Carol are y'all interested in Breakfast?

I'm just waiting to hear from 1 more from the CT contingent to see if she's coming and then I will make the ressies.

I'll do breakfast!
:thumbsup2

[tubachick]

So who is arriving, when?

MomE and I will be arriving Tuesday night but on property Wednesday to do a couple of days at the parks.

I'll be there Thursday night :thumbsup2

[tubachick]

102 days!!!! Can't wait!!!

[Lisa]

The airline went down on our airfare again. :dance3:

[BernardandMissBianca]

99 days! Double digits Baby!!!!!! :cool1::cool1::cool1:

[BernardandMissBianca]

Well, calling dining was crazy bad and a complete bust. I will try again in 2 days.
I do not like the new calling queue. Just so ya know.

[JandJ]

Normally the first breakfast is a 7 or 7:30 am. It is when the restaurant opens. The character interactions are so good though because at first the place is almost empty. I think each character visited 3-4 times last year.

Rebecca

Sounds like a great time! I love character photo ops!


Well, calling dining was crazy bad and a complete bust. I will try again in 2 days.
I do not like the new calling queue. Just so ya know.

I called for DH and my resort reservation for my birthday and was told they're updating the ADR software so the resort reservation CM couldn't help at all with ADRs, which is new to me. I can't make our ADRs for a couple more weeks but hopefully it won't be a horrible experience. Good luck and thanks for putting in the phone time for our group!!

[pixiedustforever]

Not sure where everyone else is staying (probably Contemporary?)
I'll be at the mercy of the boat & monorail to get to the character breakfast.
Looks like I'll be late if the ressie is for 7a. That's when the first boat
is scheduled to leave VWL for the Contemporary.

I'm getting excited about the SDV!!! party:

Marylee pixiedust:

[rgionet]

Hi Ladies!! :wave2:

I'm going down this year as well! I met many of you last year - I sit with the Groovy chicks from the SDV board. My SDV board name is Mickey17. I can't wait to get there! I'm in need of a roomie if anyone needs one? I am staying Wednesday to Sunday (actually I am coming in on the 12th with my family and spending 2 weeks at the Contemporary for vacation and the family is leaving on the 26th - let the scrappin' begin!!)
I would love to do breakfast again this year with you guys if the reservations haven't been made yet?
I'm up for anything with the shirt also - I love mine from last year and still wear it all the time!

[rlovew]

Not sure where everyone else is staying (probably Contemporary?)
I'll be at the mercy of the boat & monorail to get to the character breakfast.
Looks like I'll be late if the ressie is for 7a. That's when the first boat
is scheduled to leave VWL for the Contemporary.

I'm getting excited about the SDV!!! party:

Marylee pixiedust:

I will have a car and can pick you up. We may actually all need to use cars as the monorail doesn't always run that early.

Rebecca

[Lisa]

I will have a car and can pick you up. We may actually all need to use cars as the monorail doesn't always run that early.

Rebecca

We need to look into this. Not all will have cars.

[MinnieAnn]

I believe that the resort monorail begins running at 7 a.m.

I'm really looking forward to my first SDV, meeting you fun people, and the breakfast, too!

[BernardandMissBianca]

Hi Ladies!! :wave2:

I'm going down this year as well! I met many of you last year - I sit with the Groovy chicks from the SDV board. My SDV board name is Mickey17. I can't wait to get there! I'm in need of a roomie if anyone needs one? I am staying Wednesday to Sunday (actually I am coming in on the 12th with my family and spending 2 weeks at the Contemporary for vacation and the family is leaving on the 26th - let the scrappin' begin!!)
I would love to do breakfast again this year with you guys if the reservations haven't been made yet?
I'm up for anything with the shirt also - I love mine from last year and still wear it all the time!

Hey Renee!!!!!!!!!!

Nope, I making the ressies this morning so I will add you in!

Haven't decided on shirts yet though, I'll keep you posted.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Oh My Freakin God!!!!

They would not let me book!!!!! They can't find my Poly reservation, schmucks!!!
I'm not giving up though, I will keep trying!

[rlovew]

I believe that the resort monorail begins running at 7 a.m.

I'm really looking forward to my first SDV, meeting you fun people, and the breakfast, too!

It is supposed to but it depends on the day sometimes- I have been on early morning tours that were held up until the first monorail arrived at 7:25 AM.

Rebecca

[BernardandMissBianca]

still getting nowhere with 1900, we are not even in their system yet and may not be until July. I have an email out to Nancy to see if there is any way Disney can generate a number for me.

[JandJ]

Thanks for all your hard work BAMB!

I won't have a car either. DH is driving me over Friday morning and dropping me off so we don't have two cars in Disney when he drives over Sunday afternoon. He's so great :lovestruc

[rlovew]

We should be able to get general reservations at 90 days out from the day- is that Sunday or Monday. I can call on Monday while I am in the car riding to Disney if you want me too- I can just call you and let you know the time and stuff once I have the reservation.

Rebecca

[BernardandMissBianca]

We should be able to get general reservations at 90 days out from the day- is that Sunday or Monday. I can call on Monday while I am in the car riding to Disney if you want me too- I can just call you and let you know the time and stuff once I have the reservation.

Rebecca

5/31, Sunday is the general date. I should be able to make a ressie like I would if I were staying off site right? Why do they need my reservation number. Although they just overhauled their entire reservation system and it's horrible! Very little flexibility.

I'll try again on Sunday but if I can't get through I will let you know. It's party of 10, earliest seating unless we want something later like 8 or 8:30.

[rlovew]

Yes at 90 days you don't even have to mention we are staying on site. I would just say we are with a convention in Orlando and leave it at that. They don't need to know it is at the contemporary or they will be looking for reservation numbers.

There new system was crazy when i was booking dining for our trip- 1 of the meals (dine with an imagineer) didn't even show up in the system until about 56 days before the trip- I just periodically called and asked until I could get it.

Rebecca

[pixiedustforever]

I will have a car and can pick you up. We may actually all need to use cars as the monorail doesn't always run that early.

Rebecca

Hi Rebecca! Thanks for the offer! We'll see how it all plays out.
If there's a cancellation at CR, my ressie may be changed to there from VWL.

I just got a new ressie # due to changing dates. Buffy, if I can help out with the b-fast ressie process (having a #) let me know!

Marylee pixiedust:

[BernardandMissBianca]

Breakfast is at 8:05 am!!!
I just booked it as though we are staying off site. I'm not sure if we need to ressie number to get into the resort gates if we drive so I will PM the ressie number in a bit.

[pixiedustforever]

That's great, Buffy! :banana:
Thank you for doing the b-fast reservation for us!

You're awesome! :dance3:

Marylee pixiedust:

[BernardandMissBianca]

Are there any dietary needs or allergies I need to know about?

OK so if tax is 7% and gratuity is 20% (parties over 6 get automatic gratuity) the cost per person is $26.24.

Can someone check my math please?

Do you want to bring your own money or mail it to me before hand??

Oh and although characters are subject to change, allears is noting them as Mary Poppins, Alice, and Mad Hatter.


menu:
Breads and Pastries - assorted sliced breads, croissants, English muffins, bagels, pecan sticky bun, strawberry and apple turnovers, cheese danish, apple, granola and blueberry muffins, cream cheese, strawberry jam and grape jelly

Cold Buffet - flavored yogurts, fresh fruits, cottage cheese, ambrosia, stewed plums, chilled strawberry soup, assortment of cereals, house-made granola, Edy's Soft Serve ice cream with an array of toppings, Peaches, pears, applesauce, Jello-O, Rice Krispie Treats

Hot Buffet - Chef's preparation of custom eggs and build your own omelets, bacon, sausage links, scrambled eggs, cheese blintz, strawberry melba, apple cobbler, peach and white chocolate bread pudding with vanilla sauce, blueberry pancakes, corned beef hash, Spanish scramble, mini pancakes, Mickey waffles, fresh Challah bread French toast, country-style biscuits and gravy, grits, oatmeal and shredded triangle potato

[BernardandMissBianca]

That's great, Buffy! :banana:
Thank you for doing the b-fast reservation for us!

You're awesome! :dance3:

Marylee pixiedust:

Awe shucks!!! :blush:

[rlovew]

Thanks for getting it all together- I am better off just bringing my money and giving it to you- I would say that getting it all together on Friday so we have it on Saturday before we go is easier- then we just have 1 person who needs to pay. I don't really care who gets the money- just that we all have it together before breakfast.

Rebecca

[rgionet]

YAY!!!!!!

Thanks bunches for putting this together Buffy! I can either mail you a check now or give you the money when we are there - doesn't matter to me just let me know which is easier for you.
That time should give us plenty of time to use the monorail to get there too!

Wooohoooo!!! :woohoo:

[MinnieAnn]

That sounds great. Thanks so much for setting this up. I also could either mail a check or bring money to you when I meet you :)

Whatever you prefer is fine with me.

Thanks again,

[Lisa]

Are there any dietary needs or allergies I need to know about?

OK so if tax is 7% and gratuity is 20% (parties over 6 get automatic gratuity) the cost per person is $26.24.

Can someone check my math please?

Do you want to bring your own money or mail it to me before hand??

Oh and although characters are subject to change, allears is noting them as Mary Poppins, Alice, and Mad Hatter.


menu:
Breads and Pastries - assorted sliced breads, croissants, English muffins, bagels, pecan sticky bun, strawberry and apple turnovers, cheese danish, apple, granola and blueberry muffins, cream cheese, strawberry jam and grape jelly

Cold Buffet - flavored yogurts, fresh fruits, cottage cheese, ambrosia, stewed plums, chilled strawberry soup, assortment of cereals, house-made granola, Edy's Soft Serve ice cream with an array of toppings, Peaches, pears, applesauce, Jello-O, Rice Krispie Treats

Hot Buffet - Chef's preparation of custom eggs and build your own omelets, bacon, sausage links, scrambled eggs, cheese blintz, strawberry melba, apple cobbler, peach and white chocolate bread pudding with vanilla sauce, blueberry pancakes, corned beef hash, Spanish scramble, mini pancakes, Mickey waffles, fresh Challah bread French toast, country-style biscuits and gravy, grits, oatmeal and shredded triangle potato

OH, those yummy Mickey Waffles. I was eating those plain last year they were sooo yummy.

Do you need me to send you money? ;)

[JandJ]

Thank you so much for getting this set up :woohoo: I'm glad it's at 8:05 so we can take the monorail too. The menu looks fantastic!

I can also either send you a check now or give you cash when we're there - whatever is easier for you.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Let's just do cash when we get there. $26 a piece will do.


Lisa, you need to give me money now, you're a shady individual. :rotfl2:

[BernardandMissBianca]

What time do we want to meet and where? Should we ride the monorail together or just meet at 1900?

[Lisa]

Let's just do cash when we get there. $26 a piece will do.


Lisa, you need to give me money now, you're a shady individual. :rotfl2:

It is going to be so interesting when we settle our tabs with one another. It will probably end up being a zero balance.

What time do we want to meet and where? Should we ride the monorail together or just meet at 1900?

I think this time we will all be at the Contemporary with the exception of Z2H. It might be easier for her to meet us at the GF and the rest of us at the monorail platform at the Contemporary. You tell me the time and place and I'll be there.

[JandJ]

What time do we want to meet and where? Should we ride the monorail together or just meet at 1900?

Let's all meet on the monorail platform and go together - like a traveling band of crafters :rotfl:

[Diana Lyn]

I don't know about everyone else, but I'm really getting excited event though we still have over 2 months to go!! :cool1:

There are a few swaps posted over on the SDV forums. A candy swap, a Disney swap, Amy is hosting the paint can swap there. Last year we did the mini album swap here. Does anyone have any ideas of something we can do here or is everyone who wants to swap going to join something over there?

[alikat99]

Hey Diana! Thanks for the "plug" for my paint can swap. It should be a lot of fun if anyone wants to join over there!!!

[rlovew]

I don't know about everyone else, but I'm really getting excited event though we still have over 2 months to go!! :cool1:

There are a few swaps posted over on the SDV forums. A candy swap, a Disney swap, Amy is hosting the paint can swap there. Last year we did the mini album swap here. Does anyone have any ideas of something we can do here or is everyone who wants to swap going to join something over there?

I will have to go look at the swaps- I would love to do one here again. My favorite swap from last year was the cardstock swap.

Rebecca

[alikat99]

Hey everyone! Can you believe it? Our final payment day is next week, which means that it's getting closer!!! I can't wait! And, don't forget that I have my Paint Can swap over on the SDV boards. Don't be intimidated by the "rules", it's all about the fun!!!

[Lisa]

I made MomE and my final payment today. Still no class schedule yet, but I really didn't expect that until a month before.

[alikat99]

Sadly, I think we have a LONG wait for classes. If you look at the SDV website, they haven't even released classes yet for their event on 7/10, which is only 3 weeks away. So, I imagine that we won't see classes any earlier than the 1st or 2nd week of August!

[JandJ]

Just paid my balance - I'm really getting excited now :banana: Plus, I got an e-mail with a Florida resident room rate for the night DH and I are staying over after SDV and saved $40! And I got the dinner reservation we wanted. And that Sunday night is EMH at MK where we were planning to be anyway. It's all working out to be a fantastic birthday weekend :goodvibes

I've never taken a class at SDV (this will be my third time going) but I'll be interested to see what they offer . . .

[alikat99]

Ok, I'm all paid in full! It's a GREAT feeling!!

[tubachick]

Hey everyone! Sorry I haven't been around - too much drama here!

I had to change the ressie slightly I'll still be there Thurs-Sat. DH and I are going to stay at the WL instead of the Contemp. ( We went with the free dining and the AAA rate at the WL instead of the conference price since DH will be off playing while I am playing with the ladies!)

I'm in for breakfast if there is still room, I need to read back a bit and BAMB pm me your info so I can send you money if you need it now.

I can't wait for AUGUST!!! Hopefully the weather will cooperate with us!!!

So excited!!!

[BernardandMissBianca]

yep, you were already on the list for Breakfast!!!

[BernardandMissBianca]

60 days people SIXTY DAYS!!!!!!!!!

[alikat99]

60 days people SIXTY DAYS!!!!!!!!!
Wow, I can't believe it! 2 months and counting!!! :hourglass

[Lisa]

:yay::yay::yay::yay:

[BernardandMissBianca]

now that I'm home, I need to start on shirts!

[Lisa]

Guess I need to order the shirts then. Do you remember the name of the place I ordered the shirts from last year? :confused3

[Diana Lyn]

We got back from our trip to NY this weekend and I'm really excited for SDV now!! I spent the 3 hours on the plane sorting through pictures and getting a list of what I need to do. Now I need to find a good deal on printing so I can start making kits. My big plan is to go this year way more organized than I did last year!

So what are we doing for shirts? Same design as last year with a different date?

Last year we did the mini album swap, any ideas for something for the DIS girls for this year? I signed up for the Candy Swap and Disney Swap over on the SDV forum already--I'm so excited, I can't wait!! :woohoo:

[Lisa]

Ordered shirts from Jiffy shirts, got carolina blue and charity pink. They expect delivery by Monday. Wow!

[JandJ]

This is my first SDV with you DIS girls - what's the deal with shirts? Do we need to order them or pay for them :confused3

[Lisa]

You can make your shirt if you want one. We ordered Anvil charity pink and carolina blue from jiffy shirts. I can email you the jpeg of the design if you pm me your email address.

We received a lot of compliments last year on our tshirts. It has Mickey on a artist palette with the year on it.

[tubachick]

Are using the same design as last year? Did anyone change the date? Which color are we going to use? Sorry... Been away for a bit, trying to catch up.

[JandJ]

You can make your shirt if you want one. We ordered Anvil charity pink and carolina blue from jiffy shirts. I can email you the jpeg of the design if you pm me your email address.

We received a lot of compliments last year on our tshirts. It has Mickey on a artist palette with the year on it.

Thanks! I'll send you a PM. I made shirts for SDV when my friend and I went in 2006 and 2007 and it was fun to match. Do you wear a certain color on a certain day - I wouldn't want to be "out of fashion" :goodvibes

[BernardandMissBianca]

last year we only wore 1 color and that was pink on Saturday. We could do either Friday or Sunday in the other color.

[Lisa]

Yes, same design as last year. I did have someone change it, but having a heck of a time finding the 2009 version. I haven't given up just yet, need to check my CPU at home.

[BernardandMissBianca]

50 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BernardandMissBianca]

Pixiedustforever
MinnieAnn
Tubachick
alikat √
Scrappy910 √


I'm emailing Nancy this week to set our seats for the crop, do y'all still want to sit up front with the groovy chicks?

[rgionet]

Yes you should sit up front with the Groovy Chicks! I like to have you guys near us - besides I need to make sure Lisa is using a crop a dile now and not the old style hole punch! :rotfl:

any luck on locating the 2009 design for the shirts?

[BernardandMissBianca]

PM me your email and I'll forward it on to you. Lisa found it yesterday.

[tubachick]

I have my orignal design from 2006 if we need it.

[Lisa]

Yes you should sit up front with the Groovy Chicks! I like to have you guys near us - besides I need to make sure Lisa is using a crop a dile now and not the old style hole punch! :rotfl:

any luck on locating the 2009 design for the shirts?

My cropadile is coming in it's pretty pink case. :goodvibes :rotfl2: That thing goes thru CDs like buttah!!!!

I'll email SDV graphic in the morning. Renee send me your email address, please.

[rgionet]

Lisa I can't wait to see that crop a dile cuttin' like buttah!!!

I just pm'd you my email address! Thanks!

Buffy, did we decide what day we are wearing what colors?

[Lisa]

Pam and Renee, did you get the email today from me with the clip art?:confused3 Hope so.:goodvibes

[rgionet]

I got it Lisa!!! Thanks!! :banana:

[tubachick]

got mine too!! Thanks a ton

[JandJ]

Yay - I ordered Carolina Blue and Charity Pink. I wasn't sure on sizes, but at those prices I went ahead and ordered 2 different sizes.

I just had a moment out of Hitchcock's "The Birds" movie . . . sitting here ordering my shirts and I heard a lot of birds - like a hundred birds - in our trees and then "bam - bam" and I looked up and this huge black bird was flying into my window over and over and over again! Scary! Then it perched on the bench outside the window for several minutes, flew off, and all the other birds followed it. Good thing we have new hurricane impact windows or all those birds might have followed it into my house - YIKES!

[BernardandMissBianca]

Lisa I can't wait to see that crop a dile cuttin' like buttah!!!

I just pm'd you my email address! Thanks!

Buffy, did we decide what day we are wearing what colors?

I was figuring Pink on Saturday and the blue either Friday or Sunday, I'm leaning toward Sunday.

[rgionet]

sounds like a plan to me Buffy!!

[rlovew]

I didn't do shirts last year- are they fairly easy to make?

Rebecca

[BernardandMissBianca]

They are easy, all you really need is a printer and the transfer paper, I buy mine from ACMoore.

On the colored shirts I recommend the transfer for dark colors for more vibrate color but if you don't want the white background it leaves, then you have to cut everything out with an exacto knife. Tedious at best but it looks cool.

I cut out the outline, under Mickey's arm, and the WALT DIS. I did cut out around the purple band last year but it becomes very unstable so I think that will just have to stay white. I do not cut all the way through the paper, just the transfer material. Peel it away, then iron. Oh and I discarded the Stars, too small for me to cut by hand.

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i125/BernardandMissBianca/disneyscrap2009copy.jpg

Honestly if I were not a perfectionist I would do the transfer for White shirts, it's much easier. The color of the shirt will bleed through a bit but it still looks great!

[JandJ]

Rebecca, I've done iron-on transfers before and they are easy to do. I've only done them on white shirts though, so maybe a practice shirt is in order to see how the color comes through. Or cut out the design as Buffy suggested. I have found washing the shirt first works best and there should be directions on the iron-on box whether or not to use fabric softener/dryer sheets.

[Lisa]

I always wash our shirts first and don't use dryer sheets.:)

[JandJ]

My shirts arrived yesterday! Those colors are so pretty!

So, do we think pink on Saturday and blue on Sunday? Will we all wear our pink shirts to breakfast on Saturday too?

[BernardandMissBianca]

Yep, wear your shirt to breakfast.

Lisa I got the transfer paper yesterday, now to clean my room enough to put up the ironing board. LOL

[Lisa]

Excuses, excuses. :sad2:

Bring the kids over to use the pool, set up my iron board out on the deck while you play lifeguard (afterall I know how good you are at multi-tasking), and get to work, woman! ;):rotfl2:

If we were the blue Friday, we will have an easy time recognizing one another. then the pink for breakfast Saturday, but hey, I am easy, whatever everyone decides to do is fine by me. :)

[JandJ]

If we were the blue Friday, we will have an easy time recognizing one another. then the pink for breakfast Saturday, but hey, I am easy, whatever everyone decides to do is fine by me. :)

That is a good idea - it would be an easy way to recognize everyone.

And if the pink or blue aren't too dirty, we can always wear them again on Sunday ;)

[tubachick]

If we were the blue Friday, we will have an easy time recognizing one another. then the pink for breakfast Saturday :)

:thumbsup2 I like that idea!!!

[BernardandMissBianca]

I will add the colors to the first post.

Blue on Friday and Pink on Saturday!!!

[alikat99]

Good morning ladies!! I'm really getting excited about SDV. Just over a month to go!!!

So, I was cleaning out my scrapbook room a couple of weeks ago, and found some scrapbook totes that I no longer need. I have a Cropper Hopper Navigator, Cropper Hopper Backpack, Karen Foster shoulder tote, and maybe one more. Any offer considered and I could bring it to you at SDV. Just an offer to my SDV friends, before I bring them to the scrapbook store's garage sale this fall.

[tubachick]

Hey Everyone!! Are you getting anything ready for SDV yet??? I've started packing essentials, adhesive, sissors, cutters etc....

[Lisa]

I have my paper and most tools ready to go. Still need to stock up on adhesives and buy some O rings at Staples. Less than a month to go! :goodvibes

[JandJ]

Just out of curiosity, for y'all who are flying down, do you ship all of your stuff or pack it on the plane? I'm lucky that it's only a 1.5 hour drive for me and I still worry about bringing too much.

I've started gathering paper and embellishments for the projects I want to work on, and getting my pictures into Photoshop for fixing/sizing/printing. I hope to get it all packed up and ready at least a week in advance but I know I'll be running around like a crazy person with last minute stuff to pack up the night before I leave :laughing:

[BernardandMissBianca]

My page kits are packed, just need to do titles at Lisa's crop. Now on to tools and baubles.
30 days!!!!!!!!


Jenn, I ship my tools in a Tuff box tote and carry my page kits and pics as my carry on, mom carries the clothes. I've heard horror stories of TSA agents taking tools even in checked luggage saying they were contraband so I don't want to risk losing them, I have way to much money invested in my stuff.

[Lisa]

I check my tools and paper. Didn't have a problem last year, and hoping for the same this year.

[alikat99]

I'm only 1.5 hrs away too, so I don't have to worry about it. :banana: But, when I've scrapbook travelled in the past, airline restrictions weren't so tight, so I just packed all of my tools. If I were to travel now, I'd definitely send my tools separately.

[Disneyland_emily]

I just wanted to say that ya'll are now on our (Contemp Conventions) radar so its getting close :)

I wish I could come play but I will be living vicariously working the events :)

-em

[BernardandMissBianca]

Hi EM!!!!!!!!!!


FYI, I just got an email from Nancy about extra space, since I divided us in 1/2, well really 7 and 5, I asked for an extra spot at my table (7) so we can spread out a bit.

[alikat99]

Hey - I got that email too, but it was titled extra space at Mid-Atlantic. Did you get one for Disney too? I was considering it if it was for Disney.

[Diana Lyn]

And Buffy--do you have Amy, Carol and I at the table with 7 or 5? Thanks going to make a difference if we can get an extra space too!

[BernardandMissBianca]

It was titled Mid Atlantic but then Nancy says she will be gone for Camp Hill this weekend (Mid Atlantic) so she had to have meant WDW..


The tables are:
Lisa
Mom E
Mom K
Me
Rebecca
JandJ
TubaChick

Diana
Amy
Carol
MinnieAnn
Pixiedustforever

[Lisa]

I took it for another crop myself. Was wondering if that is an option available to us. If memory serves, (hey, don't laugh, sometimes my brain visits me :lmao: ) this was an option offered last year but the offer came out only days before the crop when they knew how much extra space was available.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Nancy emailed me back and said she knew my request was for WDW.
The reason I took it for WDW was this paragraph:

Right now, we will only be collecting the requests and cannot confirm them right away. We will be away at the Camp Hill SDV this weekend, so you will probably not hear back from us right away. But we will confirm your space as soon as possible before the event. Once the fee is added to your account, we will Email you again to confirm. Thank you for your patience.

[Lisa]

Gotcha, your brain is working better than mine. :rotfl2:

[BernardandMissBianca]

Gotcha, your brain is working better than mine. :rotfl2:

Uh, not really. I think I'm getting the cooties that are running around Blink, Back ache, migraine, etc. My brain is all muddled, I feel like I'm under water or something. Just can't focus today, hopefully it will be better tomorrow.

[JandJ]

Buffy, I hope you're feeling better today!

It's almost August - I'm getting so excited!!

[Lisa]

Oh no, sorry you aren't feeling well, I hope it doesn't migrate from Blink to Sneeze.

[scrappy910]

Classes are up for Orlando SDV. Not as good a selection as last year. Maybe more will be added.

Carol

[Lisa]

You are right, the selection is limited however the descriptions are more indepth than last year.

MomE and I signed up for the two photography classes. Who is joining us?

[alikat99]

I think that the only ones that appeal to me are the photography ones. My husband and I bought a digital SLR years ago and he's learned quite a few things by trial and error, but I could still learn some.

I like the school lunch box one, but it's a little pricey for me right now.

[rgionet]

I signed up for both the photography classes as well!
That was all I signed up for - this is the first year I haven't had at least 5 classes. Good heavens I may need to scrap with all this free time! :lmao:

[pixiedustforever]

I'm disappointed in the number of classes offered this year.
Guess I'll be packing more page kits to work on ... :scared1:

And will look at the photography classes again.

Marylee
Pixiedustforever pixiedust:

[BernardandMissBianca]

I signed up for the 2 photo classes this morning. Is it going to be a mini DIS meet???

Marylee!!! How crap girl?!? Not only did you get to meet Tim Holtz but you got him to take pics of a potty for you?!?!? I am soooo beyond jealous!!!!!

Sending you a PM.

[rlovew]

Okay- I got my t-shirt transfer paper- where did you all order your shirts from? Also can I get the file.

Rebecca

[BernardandMissBianca]

jiffyshirts.com, I'll ask Lisa which ones she got.

pm me your email addy and I will forward you the image.

[BernardandMissBianca]

The shirts are Anvil, carolina blue and charity pink

[duchess_tisha]

Is anyone planning to go the the SDV event in Norcross, GA in September? I know it isn't near as exciting as going to the Contemporary, but Norcross is my back yard!! :rotfl:

If anyone plans to go to that one, PM me, I would love to meet you there!

[BernardandMissBianca]

No sorry! I would if I still lived down that way though.
Dh used to work in Norcross many moons ago.

[BernardandMissBianca]

19 days!!!!!!

We're almost home!!!!

[rlovew]

My shirts arrived today- should I wash them before doing the iron on.

Rebecca

[BernardandMissBianca]

yes, but don't use fabric softener.

[pixiedustforever]

Just FYI, it now costs $3-$10 to receive a package held for you at the resort.
The cost depends on the size of the box (like our supplies we’re shipping)
And return shipping is available at the Business Center at the Contemporary.

Do we know is power is available for laptops? I emailed Nancy, but didn’t hear back.
Buffy, does your friend at CR know if there’s WIFI in the ballroom?
I thought so based on the Disney website.

I was hoping on more/different classes than what we have to choose from.
Wish there was more time to plan our own mini-workshops at the DIS tables!

Has anyone else noticed that the dates for 2010 are Friday-Sunday and not Thursday, too?

Oh – the menus are posted! :yay:

Marylee pixiedust:
Pixiedustforever

[BernardandMissBianca]

Yep, I know about the charges. Thanks for the heads up.

There were some plugs in the floor, I think but I'm not sure if we will use them this year. With the whole fire marshall thing last year I wonder how things will change. I thought I remember people using cricuts and stuff though.

Hey Em! Do y'all have floor plugs? And do you have WiFi??

Hmmm interesting observation about next year, that kind of stinks.

How about some Make and Takes for our table? Does anyone have time to whip together a project? There are 12 of us at the tables.

And the menus?!??! YUM!!!!!!

[alikat99]

Carol, Diana and I emailed Nancy to get one of the extra spaces for us. We figured that it wasn't that much split among the 3 of us. Then, we'd have the extra space, since we asked to be seated next to each other.

My only question was whether or not we'll have 6 or 8 ft tables this year. Last year at the Yacht Club it was 6ft, so I just wanted to know if it was the same this year.

[rlovew]

I can teach a cute flip flop album- I will look at my list of supplies needed and tell you all what to bring in the next couple of days. it is a 6 by6 album that would make a good card if you don't use mini albums.

On that matter- does anyone need me to bring the cricut or cuttlebug- more to have in the room in case it is needed?

Also do any of you need water or soda flats- I can get them at Sam's club if I need to and then just have them unloaded in the crop room when I unload my stuff.

I will think about anyting else for quick make and takes.

Rebecca

[rlovew]

Here are pictures of the flip flop album- anyone who wanted to do one would need the following:
double sided paper 1- 1 full and 1 half (6 by 10)
double sided paper 2- 1 sheet
paper for cover- 1/2 sheet- 2 6by6 squares
**choose any papers you want that match each other- I would suggest that the papers (other than cover) should be heavy weight. I used sei foil cardstock when i did mine.

anything you want to decorate the pages

Here are some photos of the book I made:
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t302/rlovew/IMG_5344.jpg
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t302/rlovew/IMG_5344.jpg
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t302/rlovew/IMG_5344.jpg

Rebecca

[scrappy910]

Just FYI, it now costs $3-$10 to receive a package held for you at the resort.
The cost depends on the size of the box (like our supplies we’re shipping)
And return shipping is available at the Business Center at the Contemporary.


I will be driving down on Thursday 8/27. If anyone wants to ship their boxes to me I would be happy to bring them down with me. It would save you a little to spend on more supplies. LOL

I did notice the shorter time for next year. I am guessing that the attendance will be quite a bit less then last year and most people probably are not starting till Friday or later due to trying to save money. They don't even have any classes scheduled for Thursday like they did last year. And as others have said the class selection for this year is definately not up to what was offered last year. Maybe I will get more done this year by not going to so many classes like I did last year.

See you all soon!!!

Carol

[Lisa]

Rebecca, if you could get a case of water that would be terrific! :thumbsup2

[BernardandMissBianca]

Carol, Diana and I emailed Nancy to get one of the extra spaces for us. We figured that it wasn't that much split among the 3 of us. Then, we'd have the extra space, since we asked to be seated next to each other.

My only question was whether or not we'll have 6 or 8 ft tables this year. Last year at the Yacht Club it was 6ft, so I just wanted to know if it was the same this year.

no idea I would assume 6 ft.

I can teach a cute flip flop album- I will look at my list of supplies needed and tell you all what to bring in the next couple of days. it is a 6 by6 album that would make a good card if you don't use mini albums.

On that matter- does anyone need me to bring the cricut or cuttlebug- more to have in the room in case it is needed?

Also do any of you need water or soda flats- I can get them at Sam's club if I need to and then just have them unloaded in the crop room when I unload my stuff.

I will think about anyting else for quick make and takes.

Rebecca

Cute book!!!

I kind of need the cricut. I will know for sure by the end of the week, I need to cut some titles this week but I don't know how far I will get. Is it the E?

We might want to get waters, maybe? I'm not stopping at the store this time since our flight gets in so late. Mom will need dinner as soon as we get there.

I'll go look to see what I can find in the way of make and takes. I'm sure I have something! I wish I had more time or we could do a page kit each and have a nice album by the end of the week.

Do we want some kind of sign for the tables?

[rlovew]

Yes- I have the E- I only have the pooh and planting schoolbook fonts though. I don't buy the fonts for the most part so if you want others you need to bring them.

So do I need to make instructions for the book class?- It will probably only take us about 20-30 minutes depending on how much cutting time it takes.

Rebecca

[rlovew]

I was hoping on more/different classes than what we have to choose from.
Wish there was more time to plan our own mini-workshops at the DIS tables!

Marylee pixiedust:
Pixiedustforever [/FONT]

How about if we do signature tags on Friday for our breakfast on Saturday- We would need 10 tags total for each character and there are normally 5

Tigger

Pooh

Mad Hatter

Mary Poppins

Alice

If we had a couple other people that wanted to put something together maybe we could do a couple of blank tags in case someone else showed up for breakfast - or maybe a topper for a page.

The tags could be a layered shape or just a plain tag with some sort of embellishment- do we have 5 people going to breakfast that would want to put together kits to make tags on Friday. I would be willing to do 1 of them- it wouldn't matter which one.

Rebecca

[BernardandMissBianca]

I can do some!

Let's see who else is game.

[pixiedustforever]

:dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3:

I will supply the #8 blank tags for the autograph tags!
They're 6 1/4 x 3 1/8"

Marylee pixiedust:

[BernardandMissBianca]

Great size!!

so what other supplies do we need?

and what will the layout look like?

Do we want to skip the other make and takes so we can concentrate on these?

[rlovew]

Great size!!

so what other supplies do we need?
Decor for each of the tags- do we want to do these before or after we go- with the autograph on or off
Alice- maybe teacups/mushrooms/blue or yellow ribbon or fiber
Mary Poppins- black fiber/ribbon (I have some of both- more fiber), umbrella/ kite/horse
Tigger- curly ques (punches or stamps)/ black or orange ribbon or fiber/ springs
Mad Hatter- patterned paper for top hats/tea cups or pots/ multicolored fibers or ribbons
Pooh- red and yellow fiber, huney pots, bees, flowers

and what will the layout look like? It depends - do we want spaces for a photo with each character with the tags- do we want them to be small or normal size (we need more than 1 or layered layouts for this)

Do we want to skip the other make and takes so we can concentrate on these?
It doesn't matter to me- I can do the little books if people want (some aren't doing breakfast) but I am not hurt if people don't want wouldn't use them- If I did them I was going to use Mickey colors(just cardstock) for mine and make a book for the weekend from it.

Rebecca

[Lisa]

Buffy, do I still have all that B & W paper from Saturdays crop? If so I can bring that for a borders make and take.

Not sure if I am going to have a chance to do any cutting with my bug between now and then.:confused3

Rebecca, I love the idea of doing your book, if you could bring directions that would be great. Lindababe showed us how to do a mini album with one piece of double sided 12 x 12 paper and some ribbon. I could show how to do that.

[pixiedustforever]

I was thinking about using paper lunch bags to make a mini-book for the
autograph tags and pictures of the breakfast ... maybe pics of the
weekend! :rolleyes1

Marylee pixiedust:

[rlovew]

I have China Blue crackle paint that might work well with Alice stuff (maybe make a mat for a photo with her.

I was also thinking I could cut some hats out of glossy cardstock and bring my alcohol inks and use them to make crazy hats for the mad hatter- I should have some of the new lights and brights in before SDV- they are on order.

Still thinking about the others-

I would be fine with a paper bag album- I know Buffy and I make them- does everyone else know how or do we need a class for that- anyone who wants to breing one needs a roll of double sided tape or very strong other adhesive.

Rebecca

[JandJ]

I tried to sign up for the 10:00 am photography class this morning but it's full. Oh well, my fault for waiting so long to register.

Y'all are scaring me with the flip books, tags, mini albums, and paperbag albums - I will be among the masters - I've never made any of that stuff! I thought I was really into it, but I guess I'm a pretty simple scrapper :rolleyes1

[BernardandMissBianca]

Oh don't worry Jennifer! It's not that scary!

Paperbags are cool with me!

OK, I need to go refocus and get my ducks in a row. I'll be back.

[rlovew]

I tried to sign up for the 10:00 am photography class this morning but it's full. Oh well, my fault for waiting so long to register.

Y'all are scaring me with the flip books, tags, mini albums, and paperbag albums - I will be among the masters - I've never made any of that stuff! I thought I was really into it, but I guess I'm a pretty simple scrapper :rolleyes1

As Buffy said- they are really not that hard- mainly cutting paper to the right size and using good glue. Once you get started I am sure it won't take you long at all.

Rebecca

[MinnieAnn]

I love the ideas of the tags and paper bag book. I'd be glad to kit up goodies for one of the tags, if you want to split them up that way. I have paper bags, too, if I need to bring a bunch for extras.

I'd also be happy to do a make & take - probably a two-page 12x12 Disney-ish layout. I'll make it simple enough that anyone who wants to make it could just copy my sample any time they want.

Can't wait to experience my first SDV!

Ann

[rlovew]

Summary of Make and Takes so far:

1. Borders by Lisa- nothing needed- you will be adding your own embellishments afterwards

2. 2 pg 12 by 12 Disney layout by Minnie Ann(simple- copy sometime during the weekend)- lnothing needed

3. Mini Book by Rebecca (45 minute class)- need 3.5 sheets of double sided cardstock- 2 of them should be the same, storng dry adhesive, if you have a scoring blade for your paper cutter bring it as we will need them but we can share

4. Oragami Photo Mat by Rebecca (15 minutes)- I will supply everything you need (1 sheet of shimmer double sided paper per person.

5. Paper Bag Album with breakfast Tags of our weekend
needed- 3 lunch bags, lots of ribbon and fiber, 1 roll double sided tape(or other very strong dry adhesive), 3 pieces of 12 by 12 cardstock, 1 piece of cardstock 6by2.5, cropadile (we can share), scraps and decorations
tags- supplied by Pixiedust forever
Alice Stuff- Rebecca
Mad Hatter Stuff- Rebecca
Tigger Stuff- MinnieAnn
Pooh Stuff- Buffy
Mary Poppins Stuff-


If you have a make and take you would like to add or more information just post it and I will add it to this post.

[MinnieAnn]

That all sounds just great!

I guess sign me up for either Pooh or Tigger. I have more supplies that fit those, but I'd be glad to do either of the others if someone else would rather do one of those guys. I've got a cool tiger-print stamp that would make a fun tag but it might be hard to see the autograph on top. I'll work on it.

No supplies needed for my make-and-take except regular adhesive, scissors and trimmer. I will probably pre-cut the paper and then give you extra to layer/mat/embellish.

Can't wait!

Ann

[JandJ]

Thanks for the encouragement :grouphug: I'm overwhelmed right now with adoption paperwork and we have a big family birthday party this weekend. I haven't even printed my pictures or chosen my paper and embellishments yet and I don't want to bring a ton of stuff so I have to get it prepped in advance. So, I'm just freaking out a bit . . .

I looked at Rebecca's list and I have most of that stuff. What colors of cardstock do you recommend? Disney theme colors? I'm looking forward to learning from y'all! :thumbsup2

[rlovew]

Thanks for the encouragement :grouphug: I'm overwhelmed right now with adoption paperwork and we have a big family birthday party this weekend. I haven't even printed my pictures or chosen my paper and embellishments yet and I don't want to bring a ton of stuff so I have to get it prepped in advance. So, I'm just freaking out a bit . . .

I looked at Rebecca's list and I have most of that stuff. What colors of cardstock do you recommend? Disney theme colors? I'm looking forward to learning from y'all! :thumbsup2

You can do it! I didn't kit until the 2 weeks before lst year and did 125 pages anyway.

For the mini books I am teaching I will be doing 1 in the browns to give someone I owe a prize, 1 in Disney colors for a mini trip book, and 1 in florals (I think - I pulled the paper last night) for my SIL for Christmas.

For the paper bag album I think I am going to use blue, peach, and black because that will match all the characters.

Rebecca

[pixiedustforever]

If you might need power at the table (laptop, Cricut, etc.) you need to let
Nancy @ Dreameventsinc.com know so she can consider that for the floorplan. She told me that Disney charges extra for that stuff, so wall power outlets are available at the outer tables. If you'll use the outlets, remember to bring extension cord and duct tape. The cords need to be taped down to the carpet.

School started today for the DS! :yay:

Marylee pixiedust:

[MinnieAnn]

I just checked allears.net which usually has the most recent restaurant information and menus. It says the characters at the 1900 Park Fare breakfast are Mary Poppins, Alice and the Mad Hatter.

Maybe we don't need the Pooh and Tigger tags after all :(

[rlovew]

I just checked allears.net which usually has the most recent restaurant information and menus. It says the characters at the 1900 Park Fare breakfast are Mary Poppins, Alice and the Mad Hatter.

Maybe we don't need the Pooh and Tigger tags after all :(

According to the recent posts on here Tigger and Pooh were at breakfast in the months of July and early August- no character is ever guaranteed.

Rebecca

[Diana Lyn]

We were at the GF last week because my girls did the Pirate Cruise. While we were soaking in the AC on the couch outside 1900 PF I definitely saw Tigger in there.

[Lisa]

Thanks for getting us all organized, Rebecca. :)

I located where I put the new CM Black & White paper, I have it packed for making borders. Nothing is needed, one can tear or use a straight trimmer to cut. Embellishments can be of the persons choosing.

I'll be passing on the paper bag albums.

[BernardandMissBianca]

just passing through. I'm still trying to get myself organized.

I can gather some Pooh stuff. I have the cuttlebug die so I'll cut some of those out. Just tell me exactly what I need.

Rebecca, I have my crop-a-dile to cut holes with for the paper bags.

[MinnieAnn]

That's great news about Tigger. I'll plan to bring goodies to decorate Tigger tags!

[rlovew]

just passing through. I'm still trying to get myself organized.

I can gather some Pooh stuff. I have the cuttlebug die so I'll cut some of those out. Just tell me exactly what I need.

Rebecca, I have my crop-a-dile to cut holes with for the paper bags.I will have mine too!

Ribbon or fiber for the holes, some kind of decor for the tags- we could just use the diecut and some ink or a strip of paper and some ink. If everyone going to breakfast is doing them then we need stuff for 10!


I will look and see what i have for Mary Poppins- I know I have a lot of white lace- I was thinking maybe doing an ink wash in red on tha tag- adding some lace to the bottom or side- maybe black fiber in the hole- and then seeing if I have an umbrella I can diecut and adding some flowers. Does that sound okay?

Rebecca

[Lisa]

Buffy, no need to pack your crop-a-dile. Mine is already packed.

[alikat99]

I can't believe we're leaving in just 2 weeks!!! School starts Monday, and I already filled out my Leave of Absence form for Friday the 28th!! :woohoo:

[rlovew]

I finally got to packing up some page kits and stuff yesterday. I have about 60 kits packed so I am a little less than half way through what I will pack.

Buffy- did you get the extra space? Nancy said if you had gotten it the charge would be on your account by now.

I will have my cropadile with me as well if anyone needs to use it.

Rebecca

[BernardandMissBianca]

nope, no charge so I guess I didn't get a table. Odd though since I had 7 at one table and 5 at another. I would think that she wouldn't stick a lone scrapper with a big group.

Oh well, I guess we'll see when we get there.

I need to keep getting my stuff together. I'm not having much luck though.
I hope DH goes out of town for a dew days next week so I can blitz the house and my scrap stuff.

[BernardandMissBianca]

This is part of the email we got on the 11th. Bolding is mine, so I'm holding out hope that we will get the extra space. Sounds like the fire marshall really stuck it to Nancy this year. Lets hope people heed the warning and don't bring their entire scrap rooms!!

We have approved the first group of requests that we received for extra space, and have added the fees to your accounts. You can now log into your account at www.dreameventsinc.com to make your final payment.

If you sent a request and received a reply from us that we received your request....and you do not have the extra fee on your account, that means that you are presently on the waiting list for an extra space. As we finalize the floor plan and assign seats in the next two weeks, we will determine if we can confirm any additional extra space requests. Thank you for your understanding and patience in this matter.

[rlovew]

Okay-0 I was just wondering- I had seen that you might know or might not yet. Good luck with packing- I need to get DH out of the bedroom (taking naps) so I can do some more work.

Rebecca

[BernardandMissBianca]

Is anyone bringing a bind it all??

[rlovew]

Is anyone bringing a bind it all??

I don't own one.

Rebecca

[BernardandMissBianca]

SINGLE DIGITS!!!!!!!!!!


And for those of you taking the photo class, they opened up the maximum impact for Friday at 10, should we switch so we don't have to rush breakfast?

[BernardandMissBianca]

I switched my photo class to Friday, Renee!!!!!

[rlovew]

I switched my photo class to Friday, Renee!!!!!

I onl;y signed up for the low light one- I am on Saturday.

Rebecca