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AlohaPolynesian
03-05-2009, 12:12 AM
Hey all! :wave2:

I've lurked here for almost two years and finally decided to register! Now that I have, I am ADDICTED! This is going to be my first Pre-Trip Report, so bear with me.

Welcome to the first post and introduction! If you want to skip ahead, here's what I've done so far:

Click to see my ADR's (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30642063&postcount=3)
Click to see my itinerary (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30661187&postcount=16)
Click to see what we're doing on our non-Disney days (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30707222&postcount=36)
Click to see the shoes I'm thinking about buying and let me know what you think! (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30727851&postcount=47)
Click: Another princess joins the party! (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30820304&postcount=67)
Questions for my readers! Click! (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30856366&postcount=87)
WHO:

Cinderella: This would be me! I'm a college student who will graduate in December :banana: I am in love with all things Disney, of course! (OK, that's not true. I went to Disneyland a few years ago and didn't exactly love it:confused3 ) Here's me, in case you were curious:

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Anyways, my parents took me to Walt Disney World almost every year from the time I was 2 until I was probably 7. We stayed at the Grand Floridian and I loved every minute of it!! We stopped going when my little brother and sister were born, but went again when I was 12 - back to the GF. Didn't go again until 2004 for a Grand Gathering at the Yacht Club. Since then I've gone every year and have stayed at GF, YC, Coronado Springs, and the Polynesian :love: .

Belle: This would be my friend/travel buddy! No one I know likes WDW as much as I do, which is probably how I ended up here on these boards! However, Belle wanted to get out of the cold and into the Florida sunshine so I convinced her to come along by telling her we didn't have to go to Disney...:rotfl2: However, now that she knows I totally tricked her into a few days in the World, she's excited!! We were roommates freshman year at college and are still really good friends 4 years later! She's awesome but will probably kill me if I post her picture here, but you'll probably see her later on when I post pictures from our trip.

WHEN:

March 18th - 23rd!

WHERE:

One night at All Star Sports, the rest at Animal Kingdom Lodge. Neither of us have stayed at the All Star before, but Belle has been to AKL with her family. We get in super late on our first night so we decided it would be stupid to pay for AKL just to sleep for a few hours, so that's why we're heading over to the All Star. I seriously cannot wait for AKL! Everytime I go into the hotel for Boma or Jiko I love it and tell myself I will stay here one day, and now that day has come!

*Next up, I'll share my ADR's with you! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30642063&postcount=3)

trinaweena
03-05-2009, 12:13 AM
Hey we'll be going March 21-29! Subbing so i can follow along

AlohaPolynesian
03-05-2009, 01:51 AM
OK, so we booked this trip fairly last minute but were still able to get some good reservations. I've changed these like at least 5 times since I made them the first time!!! OK here we go...

Arrival night:

We get in pretty late so we will probably have eaten something at the airport for dinner. Hopefully something will be open for us to grab a snack.

3/19:

No plans for breakfast. We'll probably grab something in the hotel food court before heading out to the parks.

Again, no plans for lunch so I'm guessing we'll hit up a counter service place in the park.

Dinner plans are for Tutto Italia in EPCOT at 7:00PM. I didn't have this booked originally but changed my other reservation after seeing some awesome pics in dining reviews and the food porn threads. I've never been here because my nana is Italian so I've tasted the good stuff. Now I'm excited to try this out!

3/20

Breakfast will be at the Wave this morning. I've never been here but the breakfast looked good. Belle is a health freak and I'm a vegetarian so I thought it would be something that appealed to both of us.

We aren't doing Disney this day (more on that later) so we won't be getting lunch on property.

Dinner is a late one - 9:15PM. But that is because I wanted to go to my ALL TIME FAVORITE RESTAURANT and it was the only time available. Where? That would be Ohana!! I just love the atmosphere at the Polynesian and we always have a good time here. I also LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the tropical drinks they serve. I see that they have changed the drink menu, but hopefully they can still make the good ones. Here are some drinks from our last trip to Ohana:

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That would be the Malibu Macaw and the famous Lapu Lapu. The Malibu Macaw was AWESOME! I HATE the taste of hard liquor so this was perfect - you couldn't taste anything! Those of you who've had it will know what I mean. The Lapu Lapu was a little bit too strong for me, but it was SO adorable!!

3/21:

So this will kind of be a free day to hang out at the resort. I was just at Disney a few months ago and my friend isn't as obsessed as I am, so we're just going to take it easy. I'm excited to explore the resort and we will probably do breakfast and lunch at the AKL at their counter service place.

Dinner is at Raglan Road in DTD! I've gone back and forth between this one and finally decided to go ahead and book it. I may be meeting up with some friends who could be near Disney while we're there, so I figured (with the help of the people on these boards!) that it would be a good spot to get some dinner and drinks. I'm excited to try another new place!

3/22

OK, I've changed this day around the most. First I just had us eating dinner at Boma. Then I realized that this was our MK day so I had to schedule the Plaza for lunch. Then, after seeing so many people recommend Crystal Palace's breakfast buffet, I added that. I then freaked out and thought it was way too much food, but just to be sure I started a thread on here asking for opinions from all the experts!! They pretty much talked me out of three sit down meals in one day, but today was our only chance to eat at Plaza and CP because we are only going to be in MK for a day. So, I canceled Boma and moved the Plaza lunch to a dinner. I've never been to Crystal Palace before so I'm really excited!

3/23

Sad day. Time to go home :( But, we don't leave until late afternoon so I decided to get in some Boma action for breakfast. This should be a great way to spend our last morning in the World!

*Next up, my itinerary! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30661187&postcount=16)

Sarah84
03-05-2009, 06:53 AM
Sounds like a great trip you have planned, those drinks from Ohana look lovely :)
How comes you didn't enjoy Disneyland?

Look forward to reading more, not long till you go you must be getting really excited :)

Stacybaeasm
03-05-2009, 08:42 AM
Your trip plans sound great so far. AKL is beautiful. Some day, maybe, I'll stay there. I think you made the right call for MK day. Those 3 meals would have been WAY too much food. Besides, you wouldn't have had time to do anything in the MK, you would have been too busy going from restaurant to restauran. Have fun!!!

PrincessCaitlin
03-05-2009, 11:12 AM
I'm in!

It sounds like you're going to have a fun and relaxed time at WDW :)


Looking forward to reading more of your pre trip and soon to be trip report!popcorn::

tinkgurl
03-05-2009, 12:30 PM
Hey girl! You are gorgeous!

AlohaPolynesian
03-05-2009, 12:32 PM
Hey we'll be going March 21-29! Subbing so i can follow along
Thanks girl! I subbed to yours too!

Sounds like a great trip you have planned, those drinks from Ohana look lovely :)
How comes you didn't enjoy Disneyland?

Look forward to reading more, not long till you go you must be getting really excited :)

Thanks for stopping by!

I think I didn't enjoy it because I was so used to WDW. I didn't do a lot of research before we went so I had no idea what to expect. It was just not enough for me. We planned our whole day around it but got bored by 4PM and left! I would like to return someday and actually prepare before we visit. Maybe if I knew what to expect it would be more enjoyable!

Not long before I start packing, but I have SOOOO much to do between now and then. Finals and projects and all that stuff...no fun! At least I have something to look forward to.

Your trip plans sound great so far. AKL is beautiful. Some day, maybe, I'll stay there. I think you made the right call for MK day. Those 3 meals would have been WAY too much food. Besides, you wouldn't have had time to do anything in the MK, you would have been too busy going from restaurant to restauran. Have fun!!!

I'm in!

It sounds like you're going to have a fun and relaxed time at WDW :)


Looking forward to reading more of your pre trip and soon to be trip report!popcorn::

Thanks girls!!

AlohaPolynesian
03-05-2009, 12:33 PM
Hey girl! You are gorgeous!

Awww you're too sweet! :goodvibes Thanks and so are you!!

tinkgurl
03-05-2009, 12:33 PM
Awww you're too sweet! :goodvibes Thanks and so are you!!

Aw thanks! :goodvibes

DisKate
03-05-2009, 12:45 PM
Hi! I just saw your post on my TR so I followed your link over....our trips seem to miss each other by just a few days! The drinks from the Poly look really good..I may have to swing by there now...Can't wait to read more :goodvibes

ObsessedwiththeMouse
03-05-2009, 02:42 PM
Subbing...you're off to a great start!! :)

Sarah84
03-05-2009, 03:35 PM
Thanks for stopping by!

I think I didn't enjoy it because I was so used to WDW. I didn't do a lot of research before we went so I had no idea what to expect. It was just not enough for me. We planned our whole day around it but got bored by 4PM and left! I would like to return someday and actually prepare before we visit. Maybe if I knew what to expect it would be more enjoyable!

Not long before I start packing, but I have SOOOO much to do between now and then. Finals and projects and all that stuff...no fun! At least I have something to look forward to.

I asked bacause I'm going for the first time in september and was curious what it was you didn't like, hopefully i won't be disapointed. I've done lots & lots of research and although i know its nowhere as big as WDW hopefully it will still be wonderful. I understand what you mean about it just wasn't WDW to you, i went to Disneyland Paris last year and although i have only been to WDW once i was so disapointed with the Paris one as it just didn't compare to me.

I love it when the packing starts, always gets me really excited as it feels like its all more real :woohoo: least you have things keeping you bsy, rather than the days just dragging by :)

troobabiee7
03-05-2009, 04:10 PM
Hey! I just found your report over on Tinkgurl's and I'm loving it already. I love finding other girls my age on here! Your plans look great and I can't wait to read more!

Oh and I forgot to say how much I love the title of your report! :laughing: Too cute!

AlohaPolynesian
03-05-2009, 05:58 PM
Hi! I just saw your post on my TR so I followed your link over....our trips seem to miss each other by just a few days! The drinks from the Poly look really good..I may have to swing by there now...Can't wait to read more :goodvibes

Thanks girl!

Subbing...you're off to a great start!! :)

Thanks, that means a lot!


I love it when the packing starts, always gets me really excited as it feels like its all more real :woohoo: least you have things keeping you bsy, rather than the days just dragging by :)

Yes!! I love that part, too!

Hey! I just found your report over on Tinkgurl's and I'm loving it already. I love finding other girls my age on here! Your plans look great and I can't wait to read more!

Oh and I forgot to say how much I love the title of your report! :laughing: Too cute!

Thanks for stopping over! I'm going to go check yours out now!

AlohaPolynesian
03-06-2009, 03:02 AM
I really want to thank everyone who has come by to read and/or left comments. It means a lot since this is my first PTR!

First of all, let me just say that I'm really sad that we won't have time for AK and HS :sad1: . I love, love, love the Kilimanjaro Safari and the Maharajah Jungle Trek - lions and tigers are my favorite! Anyways, here is what our itinerary looks like so far...

3/18

Unfortunately I have a final exam smack in the middle of the day, so I couldn't get on an earlier flight out to MCO. So we'll arrive late and take ME to All Star Sports. Not going to lie, I'm a spoiled brat and love my deluxe hotels. My stay at a mod (CSR) was fine, but those outdoor hallways give me the creeps! Needless to say I'm NOT looking forward to this night and I'll be lucky if I get any sleep! Thankfully it is only 1 night though!

3/19

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OK, so we'll wake up and check out of All Star Sports. I guess we'll just leave our bags with them and tell them we're moving over to AKL. I've never done this before so if you had experience with a split stay, I'd LOVE to hear about any suggestions you have.

I don't have plans for breakfast set in stone. I guess we could get something in the food court at the resort, or grab something at the park. After we check out, then we will head over to EPCOT, which opens at 9AM today. I've heard some of the CS places serve breakfast. If so, maybe we'll grab some FP's for Soarin' and eat at Sunshine Seasons or something? I feel like Belle would think I'm nuts if I even planned out our non-TS meals, so maybe we'll just go with the flow!

After breakfast I want to make sure we do the following rides:

Soarin
Test Track
Spaceship Earth ---->How cool is this after the refurb, btw? I loved it!
The Seas with Nemo
Maelstrom

OK...I know that's not a lot. But Mission Space makes me want to vomit just thinking about it! The real reason I love EPCOT is because of the World Showcase. It's so awesome to walk around the lagoon, and my favorite is stopping by the Germany pavillion! Gotta love those yummy pretzels - and practicing my German, of course!

After we explore I think we'll probably head back to the resort for a nap or shower before dinner at Tutto Italia! Our ressie is for 7PM so I'm hoping we'll be in and out before Illuminations! Then it is back to AKL because we'll need our beauty sleep!

3/20

This is a non Disney day. I'll share more about that with you later ;) But we are eating at my most favorite restaurant on WDW property -

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Gotta love the Polynesian, it's gorgeous - especially at night!

3/21

This would be our "free" day. I didn't plan anything because like I mentioned earlier, Belle didn't want to spend the whole time at the parks. So, today we'll probably just relax at the AKL by the pool. I can't wait to try some of the tropical drinks from the pool bar :cool2: Plus I need to get some sun before my trip to Arizona!

I really want to try WPE! I've been reading the awesome reviews on the dining board and that mac & cheese looks AMAZING! So, maybe we'll hit up DTD in the afternoon and eat there. But I don't know because we're already making the trip there for dinner later at Raglan Road. I'm hoping that some of my friends will be able to make it out tonight, and this seemed like the perfect place!

3/22

Rise and shine, time for the Magic Kingdom!!! I think this is the day I'm most looking forward to. We're trying Crystal Palace for breakfast and eating dinner at the Plaza - one of my favorites. Our breakfast reservation is for right after the park opens, so I'm planning on a laid back morning/ early afternoon here. We'll probably head back to AKL early and nap, because EMH is until 2AM tonight and I plan on staying the whole time! I can't wait to see Wishes - it's my favorite! Sometimes it makes me tear up - I know, I'm a dork!

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3/23

Boma breakfast today before we leave :( Belle and I are on separate flights home because she's going to her parents house and I'm going to mine. Usually I'm SO sad to leave Disney, but since I have another (non-Disney) trip planed that next day and I get to go home and see my family - it should help lessen the pain of leaving!!! Especially since going home means I get to see my boyfriend! Isn't he a cutie?

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*Next up, I'll explain (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30707222&postcount=36) what I'm doing on our day away from Disney!

DisKate
03-06-2009, 07:33 AM
Looks like your going to have a great trip...your BF is super cute by the way :lmao:

tinkgurl
03-06-2009, 08:25 AM
The trip looks good so far! That stinks about your final! :mad:

lizet313
03-06-2009, 08:38 AM
This trip sounds like fun. BF so cute:lovestruc I love the drinks in that picture it looks delicious. Your plans look good. Sorry about AK and HS:guilty:

Enchanted
03-06-2009, 08:48 AM
Hey there! :goodvibes Your PTR looks great so far! Our dates overlap a bit (We arrive on the 22nd! :thumbsup2) so I thought I would be nosy and come see what you've got going on. :laughing: I love your title too, BTW!

All of your ADRs sound yummy! Especially Ohanas! I love it there!

You'll love AKL, especially if you like the Poly. AKL is so lush and exotic and gorgeous. Did you book just a standard view room or did you splurge for a savannah view?

Don't worry about the split stay, it's no big thing. Just remember that you might not have access to your bags until way later in the day. There have been times when we've went over to the other resort in the morning and got our room early, but our bags still didn't arrive until that evening. So anything you may need from them within a few hours, I would keep in my purse or backpack or whatever. And this may sound silly, but make sure you remember whose name you put the baggage under. My aunt once called down to get our luggage using her name, not realizing that my mom had given the guy her own name instead. :rolleyes1 It took them fifteen minutes of terrified searching before my aunt figured out what had happened. :idea: The CMs were so relieved!

Looking forward to hearing more and welcome to the world of PTRs! :wizard:

troobabiee7
03-06-2009, 09:30 AM
Your plans sound great! I always say the same thing, I love the indoor hallways of the deluxe resorts. The outdoor corridors just aren't the same! And your "bf's" too cute! :laughing: Love it!

AlohaPolynesian
03-06-2009, 09:31 AM
Looks like your going to have a great trip...your BF is super cute by the way :lmao:

Hahaha thanks! I joke that he is my boyfriend because one time this guy would NOT leave me alone. So I told him I had a vicious boyfriend named Andy and he never spoke to me again. LOL. Glad I decided to give my dog a human name!!

The trip looks good so far! That stinks about your final! :mad:

Ugh, I know :( Oh well!!

This trip sounds like fun. BF so cute:lovestruc I love the drinks in that picture it looks delicious. Your plans look good. Sorry about AK and HS:guilty:

Thanks!! PS I just got back from living in Houston for 4 months. The people down there are some of the nicest I've met in my life!

Hey there! :goodvibes Your PTR looks great so far! Our dates overlap a bit (We arrive on the 22nd! :thumbsup2) so I thought I would be nosy and come see what you've got going on. :laughing: I love your title too, BTW!

All of your ADRs sound yummy! Especially Ohanas! I love it there!

You'll love AKL, especially if you like the Poly. AKL is so lush and exotic and gorgeous. Did you book just a standard view room or did you splurge for a savannah view?

Don't worry about the split stay, it's no big thing. Just remember that you might not have access to your bags until way later in the day. There have been times when we've went over to the other resort in the morning and got our room early, but our bags still didn't arrive until that evening. So anything you may need from them within a few hours, I would keep in my purse or backpack or whatever. And this may sound silly, but make sure you remember whose name you put the baggage under. My aunt once called down to get our luggage using her name, not realizing that my mom had given the guy her own name instead. :rolleyes1 It took them fifteen minutes of terrified searching before my aunt figured out what had happened. :idea: The CMs were so relieved!

Looking forward to hearing more and welcome to the world of PTRs! :wizard:

Thanks for the advice!! Where are you staying? Actually I was about to go check out your PTR but I'm going to grab some Starbucks first, so I'm sure I will find out when I head over to your thread.

And I'm glad you like the title! I feel like some people don't get it, LOL!

AlohaPolynesian
03-06-2009, 09:34 AM
Your plans sound great! I always say the same thing, I love the indoor hallways of the deluxe resorts. The outdoor corridors just aren't the same! And your "bf's" too cute! :laughing: Love it!

Right?! I mean, if someone said outdoor corridors or no Disney - I'd obviously take the outdoor corridors LOL

troobabiee7
03-06-2009, 09:37 AM
Right?! I mean, if someone said outdoor corridors or no Disney - I'd obviously take the outdoor corridors LOL

True, true. We don't even stay onsite so for us it's offsite rental homes or no Disney and I run to those rental homes :laughing:

OhioDisneyLover
03-06-2009, 11:53 AM
I'm here. Waiting to hear more about your plans.

Food choices sound great! We stayed at AKL last trip and loved it! Have some zebra domes for me!!!! My next trip is in May and I can't wait.

sneadae
03-06-2009, 01:55 PM
Great report so far! Following along to live vicariously through you until my trip in May!!

AlohaPolynesian
03-06-2009, 03:23 PM
I'm here. Waiting to hear more about your plans.

Food choices sound great! We stayed at AKL last trip and loved it! Have some zebra domes for me!!!! My next trip is in May and I can't wait.

Yay! Thanks! I've never had a Zebra Dome I don't think...

Great report so far! Following along to live vicariously through you until my trip in May!!

Sounds good, thanks for stopping by!

Sarah84
03-06-2009, 05:26 PM
Your plans sound great and what a cute bf :rotfl:

AlohaPolynesian
03-06-2009, 09:01 PM
Your plans sound great and what a cute bf :rotfl:

Thanks girl!

AlohaPolynesian
03-08-2009, 12:07 PM
Hey all! Some sad news to report. I was going to come on here and post some pictures of what I'm starting to pack for my trip. Sadly, I can't because I left my digital camera at home :( Or so I thought. I called my mom to have her send it to me so I could at least have it before I left, but she (THE master of finding anything and everything that has ever been lost, EVER) couldn't find it!

So, I'm thinking that when I cleaned out my room and threw away my old, old, old digital camera that didn't work anymore - I may have thrown away my new one? I don't know. I have NO IDEA where it could be. Now I have to go over to Best Buy and find a new camera...I'm so mad at myself!! Oh well. My little bro has been wanting a digi cam and hasn't gotten one, so I guess if my old one turns up he can have it. (I'm trying to make myself not feel guilty here!!)

Anyways, when I get back I'll post an update. In the meantime, have a great day!

OhioDisneyLover
03-08-2009, 12:40 PM
I hate when stuff like that happens.:mad: You think you have something and it turns out that you don't and you have to get a new one. My stupid luck is that I end up finding the one I thought that I had lost. :rolleyes1

Happy camera shopping. ;)

HeatherBelle614
03-08-2009, 01:53 PM
Hey, lady! Just found you and subbied!

Love your ADR plans! How fun to be taking a trip with your friend!

I hope you are able to post pics soon; can't wait to see them!

tinkgurl
03-08-2009, 01:55 PM
Aw man...sorry about your camera problems!

AlohaPolynesian
03-08-2009, 06:42 PM
Hey, lady! Just found you and subbied!

Love your ADR plans! How fun to be taking a trip with your friend!

I hope you are able to post pics soon; can't wait to see them!

Thank you! Glad to have you here! Now since I am avoiding doing some homework I think this would be THE perfect time to go over to your PTR! LOL!

Aw man...sorry about your camera problems!

Thanks girl :(

Enchanted
03-08-2009, 07:38 PM
Oh wow, that stinks about not being able to find your camera. :sad2: Hopefully it will turn up before you actually buy another one, but if not, I hope you find one you like. Happy shopping! :goodvibes

AlohaPolynesian
03-08-2009, 08:25 PM
So a lot of people think it's crazy that I'm only going to WDW for a few days, and even crazier that I'm only doing two parks. Well, as I said before, my friend doesn't want to spend the whole time at Disney so this was a way to compromise.

We're still staying on-site during our "days off" but don't have any park plans. Until today...when I decided that Typhoon Lagoon sounded fun! Belle loves waterparks so we think that on our day off on the 21st we will be hitting up Blizzard Beach before our ADR at Raglan Road. We wanted to go to TL, but it's closed for refurb until the 22nd, so we missed it by ONE DAY! (And, um, NO - I'm not switching around my schedule just for a waterpark!!). Does anyone have any experience going to Blizzard Beach? I went when I was 12 and it was okay - I just got sunburned the day before so I kind of just sat there and hid from the sun with my mom. Let me know how it is or if you know of any good places to grab lunch and a tropical drink!

Now our first day off -3/20- was actually the main inspiration for the trip and how the whole thing got rolling. I have a friend whose husband plays for a Major League Baseball team and I always try to visit her at least once or twice a year. I also just interned for an AWESOME team in the fall, so I wanted to go to their spring training and see everyone I worked with. Well, during the offseason my friend's husband signed with the team I worked for! So I decided to take a trip down to Kissimmee where they train and kill two birds with one stone. And last time I checked, Kissimmee is pretty darn close to Disney so obviously it would be a good excuse to hit up my favorite place yet again!

So on the 20th we have an ADR for breakfast at the Wave. Neither of us have eaten here before but it sounds really neat. I've seen lots of reviews for dinner here but we wanted to try breakfast. It's going to be a long day and I'm sure the ballpark only offers a limited selection of snacks, so we're just going to fill up early! Have any of you tried breakfast at the Wave yet?

When we get back, we have a late (9:15PM) reservation for Ohana. This is my FAVORITE restaurant on property so I don't care that we won't be eating dinner until late!! We might try to check in early and have some drinks at the Tambu Lounge while we wait. Anyone have any success checking in early?

An on another note, Belle said to me last night - "OK, I just got really excited for that pineapple ice cream in the Magic Kingdom!" This got me really happy because I want her to be excited about Disney and I think we might be headed in the right direction!!

So we're officially at the 10 day mark! So much to do before we take off at 7:30PM next Wednesday but I'm glad I have Disney to look forward to! As always, thanks for reading and I hope to share some pictures of what I'm packing as soon as I go get my new camera!

*Next up, should I buy these shoes? (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30727851&postcount=47)

AlohaPolynesian
03-08-2009, 08:36 PM
Oh wow, that stinks about not being able to find your camera. :sad2: Hopefully it will turn up before you actually buy another one, but if not, I hope you find one you like. Happy shopping! :goodvibes

Thanks girlie!

trinaweena
03-08-2009, 08:58 PM
Whoo ten days, you must be so excited! Thriteen for me, I'm hoping the weather warms up!

Sorry to hear about your camera! Hopefully your able to get a new one!

Sounds like you'll have fun on your non Disney days! I don't think I've ever been to BB so I can't give any advice!

DiamondDiva305
03-09-2009, 07:16 AM
Hey girl I'm enjoying your report and im so jealous that you leave next week :sad1: you are so pretty and i hope your friend really enjoys the trip I cant wait to hear about it :goodvibes

tinkgurl
03-09-2009, 09:39 AM
Sorry girl, I don't have any experience at any of the water parks. :laughing: But I can't wait to see how your packing is going since you leave soon! :woohoo: for you and :sad1: for me!

inkedupmomma
03-09-2009, 10:04 AM
Ok, I am here and subbing! Thanks for commenting over in my trippie! How exciting that you get to leave in 10 days! Once I hot the one month mark I can't even hold in my excitement.. i walk around with a perma-smile.. freaks some out :lmao: I'm interested in hearing your review of The Wave's breakfast!

Sarah84
03-09-2009, 11:39 AM
Arghh no, im sorry to hear you cant find your camera. Did you get a new one yet? fingerscrossed it may just turn up, and you didn't acciedently throw it away.

I'm so jealous you will be at Disney next week, i'd be more than happy with just a few days there atm anything to visit Disneyworld again :) Hope you have fun at Blizzard beach, i loved it there summet plummet was fantastic, once i finally plucked up the courage to let go of the railings at the top :rotfl: (it wasn't till i got up there, i relised i was pretty scared of heights :confused3)

AlohaPolynesian
03-09-2009, 01:33 PM
Whoo ten days, you must be so excited! Thriteen for me, I'm hoping the weather warms up!

Sorry to hear about your camera! Hopefully your able to get a new one!

Sounds like you'll have fun on your non Disney days! I don't think I've ever been to BB so I can't give any advice!

So soon!! I don't even care if the weather is bad. Bad weather in Florida beats bad weather in the Midwest ANY DAY!!

Hey girl I'm enjoying your report and im so jealous that you leave next week :sad1: you are so pretty and i hope your friend really enjoys the trip I cant wait to hear about it :goodvibes

Thanks for the compliment and thanks for stopping by!!

Ok, I am here and subbing! Thanks for commenting over in my trippie! How exciting that you get to leave in 10 days! Once I hot the one month mark I can't even hold in my excitement.. i walk around with a perma-smile.. freaks some out :lmao: I'm interested in hearing your review of The Wave's breakfast!

Haha I think I'm starting to get that excited look on my face. People are asking what I'm doing for Spring break and when I tell them Disney World they laugh and when they see that I'm not laughing they say "Wait, are you serious!!!!??" :confused: :eek: :confused3 WHATEVER! I'm glad you understand my excitement!!

Arghh no, im sorry to hear you cant find your camera. Did you get a new one yet? fingerscrossed it may just turn up, and you didn't acciedently throw it away.

I'm so jealous you will be at Disney next week, i'd be more than happy with just a few days there atm anything to visit Disneyworld again :) Hope you have fun at Blizzard beach, i loved it there summet plummet was fantastic, once i finally plucked up the courage to let go of the railings at the top :rotfl: (it wasn't till i got up there, i relised i was pretty scared of heights :confused3)

Thanks for crossing your fingers but I've given up. I'm off to Best Buy to get another one - wish me luck! I'll report back when I get home in a bit. OK, that slide is already scaring me! I don't think I can do it!!

AlohaPolynesian
03-09-2009, 01:34 PM
Sorry girl, I don't have any experience at any of the water parks. :laughing: But I can't wait to see how your packing is going since you leave soon! :woohoo: for you and :sad1: for me!

Yes! Once I get my camera I plan on putting up some pictures because I need advice on what to wear!!

tinkgurl
03-09-2009, 02:24 PM
Yes! Once I get my camera I plan on putting up some pictures because I need advice on what to wear!!

Oooh I love helping with that kinda stuff!

inkedupmomma
03-09-2009, 02:44 PM
yeah, people never take me serious when I tell them I am a disney fanatic.. then when they realize I am not joing one bit they get all "really??..why??..huh??...isn't it just for kids??..uh.. duh..what..oh well that's nice I guess":rolleyes:

That is why I LOVE LOVE LOVE the disboards!! Someone on here will always get me! It is very comforting!!

AlohaPolynesian
03-09-2009, 11:19 PM
Hey all! So I got my new camera today! It is a Canon Power Shot and it was on sale for $150! The guy who helped me was SO cute, too :)

Anyways, I was going to take some pictures of the clothes I'm thinking of packing so you guys can help me decide, but when I got home it was dark out and the lighting just made everything look weird so I'll do that tomorrow.

Funny story: when I was walking out of the store, the guy that checks your receipts at the door was wearing Mickey ears! I told him I liked them and I think he thought I was making fun of him! I told him how much I love Disney and how I am going there next week but he didn't believe me, LOL! I thought that was hilarious!

In the meantime, I'm thinking of buying these shoes! Not for Disney but for the second leg of my Spring break trip which has me heading out to Phoenix. What do you think?

http://www.zappos.com/images/755/7554205/1396-942465-d.jpg

*Next up, another princess joins in on the fun! (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30820304&postcount=67)

bettyann29
03-10-2009, 01:33 AM
Hey all! So I got my new camera today! It is a Canon Power Shot and it was on sale for $150! The guy who helped me was SO cute, too :)

Anyways, I was going to take some pictures of the clothes I'm thinking of packing so you guys can help me decide, but when I got home it was dark out and the lighting just made everything look weird so I'll do that tomorrow.

Funny story: when I was walking out of the store, the guy that checks your receipts at the door was wearing Mickey ears! I told him I liked them and I think he thought I was making fun of him! I told him how much I love Disney and how I am going there next week but he didn't believe me, LOL! I thought that was hilarious!

In the meantime, I'm thinking of buying these shoes! Not for Disney but for the second leg of my Spring break trip which has me heading out to Phoenix. What do you think?

http://www.zappos.com/images/755/7554205/1396-942465-d.jpg

Oh my goodness! I love those shoes.. I am a total shoe girl, so I may be the wrong one to give advice.. :rotfl: Ive lost quite a bit of weight in the last year and heels is the one thing I love being able to wear again..

I say buy them!

bettyann29
03-10-2009, 01:45 AM
just finished reading your entire PTR.. Followed you over from mine..

AKL?? Wow Im jealous! :worship: The values arent that bad.. I keep telling myself that Im gonna stay at one of the deluxes at some point, but those prices make me shy away.. I really dont know why because we went to NYC last year and we paid $400 a night and didnt blink an eye.. Maybe it was because all the hotels in the area were around that price and there werent many options.. I dont know, but I need to just take the plunge and do it.. I think maybe the cheapy side of me is coming out and Im afraid that I wont want to go back :lmao:

Sounds like you guys are gonna have a wonderful trip! As crazy of a disney nutt that I am, we went to WDW for 1 day a few years ago.. My DMIL lives about 1 1/2 hours from WDW and we were visiting her and took one day out and went to Epcot.. It nearly killed me being that close to the mouse and not going.. this past Thanksgiving we were at her house again and didnt even make it to see Mickey.. Talk about killing me..

Cant wait to hear more.. Oh and your BF is soo soo cute.. I love furbabies!

OhioDisneyLover
03-10-2009, 03:51 AM
Love the shoes! I'd probably break my neck wearing them though. :lmao: That happens when you get old. :laughing: :laughing:

Great price on the camera too! ;)

AlohaPolynesian
03-10-2009, 09:46 AM
just finished reading your entire PTR.. Followed you over from mine..

AKL?? Wow Im jealous! :worship: The values arent that bad.. I keep telling myself that Im gonna stay at one of the deluxes at some point, but those prices make me shy away.. I really dont know why because we went to NYC last year and we paid $400 a night and didnt blink an eye.. Maybe it was because all the hotels in the area were around that price and there werent many options.. I dont know, but I need to just take the plunge and do it.. I think maybe the cheapy side of me is coming out and Im afraid that I wont want to go back :lmao:

Sounds like you guys are gonna have a wonderful trip! As crazy of a disney nutt that I am, we went to WDW for 1 day a few years ago.. My DMIL lives about 1 1/2 hours from WDW and we were visiting her and took one day out and went to Epcot.. It nearly killed me being that close to the mouse and not going.. this past Thanksgiving we were at her house again and didnt even make it to see Mickey.. Talk about killing me..

Cant wait to hear more.. Oh and your BF is soo soo cute.. I love furbabies!

We got a REALLY good deal on AKL!! I would've never found it if it weren't for these boards, either. We are spending our first night at All Star Sports (Pop and all the other All Stars were booked) to save some money also. Plus my friend Belle just got into grad school so we are celebrating! And I know what you mean about NYC, it's just all relative I guess.

Thanks for the comment about the shoes!

Love the shoes! I'd probably break my neck wearing them though. :lmao: That happens when you get old. :laughing: :laughing:

Great price on the camera too! ;)

OK, you are NOT old!! I've seen your pics!! LOL!

OK so if you both say to buy the shoes....that means I have to buy them, right?!

chicagoshannon
03-10-2009, 10:49 AM
Your trip sounds really fun and I'm jealous you're going NEXT week! I like those shoes! I can't wear shoes like that anymore so I say get them while you can still wear them!

tinkgurl
03-10-2009, 12:25 PM
Haha, I was gonna say...I hope those shoes aren't for WDW! :lmao: But, THEY ARE CUTE! :lovestruc

Sarah84
03-10-2009, 12:58 PM
ooh those shoes are cute, deffo a must buy :) Glad you got a new camera too.
So funny the buy didn't believe you were going to Disney.

troobabiee7
03-10-2009, 01:40 PM
Oh no, so sorry about the camera!!! I hope it turns up. If not, get a Canon Powershot SD1100 ;) I have one and love it! And I'm really, really picky about my pictures. It's only $150 and comes in a lot of cute colors!

And I love the shoes :thumbsup2 :woohoo: for 8 days!

ETA: I didn't see that you already bought a new camera. Is is the Powershot Sd1100??

HeatherBelle614
03-10-2009, 07:57 PM
Yay for a new camera just before your trip! You are so close!!

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the shoes. I'm a shoe fiend, and I definitely approve!!

inkedupmomma
03-10-2009, 08:28 PM
I have that camera and mostly love it!! I would love it more if I actually knew how to use all the setting correctly on it :rolleyes:

Those shoes are fierce.. go for it.. If I wore heels I'd wear ones like those... they are retroesque!

sneadae
03-11-2009, 09:12 AM
You must be getting really excited to leave!! Not too much longer :yay:

I love the shoes - I say go for it. I don't wear heels either...I am not the most graceful person on earth...but I love the look of the shoes and I'm sure you could totally pull it off!

AlohaPolynesian
03-13-2009, 10:56 AM
Your trip sounds really fun and I'm jealous you're going NEXT week! I like those shoes! I can't wear shoes like that anymore so I say get them while you can still wear them!

Haha, I was gonna say...I hope those shoes aren't for WDW! :lmao: But, THEY ARE CUTE! :lovestruc

ooh those shoes are cute, deffo a must buy :) Glad you got a new camera too.
So funny the buy didn't believe you were going to Disney.

Oh no, so sorry about the camera!!! I hope it turns up. If not, get a Canon Powershot SD1100 ;) I have one and love it! And I'm really, really picky about my pictures. It's only $150 and comes in a lot of cute colors!

And I love the shoes :thumbsup2 :woohoo: for 8 days!

ETA: I didn't see that you already bought a new camera. Is is the Powershot Sd1100??

No, I got the Powershort but it's SD790? So, probably not as good as yours LOL! I just felt guilty spending money on a camera since I'm the idiot who lost it when I haven't even had it that long.

Yay for a new camera just before your trip! You are so close!!

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the shoes. I'm a shoe fiend, and I definitely approve!!

I have that camera and mostly love it!! I would love it more if I actually knew how to use all the setting correctly on it :rolleyes:

Those shoes are fierce.. go for it.. If I wore heels I'd wear ones like those... they are retroesque!

I love retro stuff! My biggest thing lately is 70's. Not like I wear 70's outfits or anything, I just like 70's inspired stuff! I think this started when I dyed my naturally dark brown (shhh! don't tell anyone!!!) hair blonde and can get away with wearing more things.

You must be getting really excited to leave!! Not too much longer :yay:

I love the shoes - I say go for it. I don't wear heels either...I am not the most graceful person on earth...but I love the look of the shoes and I'm sure you could totally pull it off!

I didn't get the shoes!!!!!!! They were $90 and I just couldn't justify spending that for shoes when I can use that money for Disney!! Maybe I'll get them when I get back.

tiggersam00
03-13-2009, 12:44 PM
Hey there! You leave in 5 days yippee!!! You must be so excited! You have a whole weekend to pack and get super excited for the trip now.

BB is supposed to be a lot of fun, I have never been but alot of people say it is a great way to have a lazy (still Disney) day. I know there are a few places to get a good drink there as well, so you will be all set lol!

What games are you going to see during spring training??

Enchanted
03-13-2009, 01:40 PM
YAY for your new camera! :cool1: (And for the cute guy who helped you pick it out. :thumbsup2)

I love that the guy at the store was wearing Mickey ears! That is priceless! :rotfl:

Those shoes are gor-ge-ous. :love: I can understand not wanting to spend the extra money though. I love shoes, but I hardly ever spend much on them. And I love the "retro" look too. :hippie: Anything bohemian is cool with me.

And SHUT UP, you are not a natural brunette! Holy cow, girl, you are ROCKING that blonde color. :cool2: I never would have guessed that it wasn't natural! It looks soooooo good on you! :goodvibes

AlohaPolynesian
03-14-2009, 01:06 AM
Hey there! You leave in 5 days yippee!!! You must be so excited! You have a whole weekend to pack and get super excited for the trip now.

BB is supposed to be a lot of fun, I have never been but alot of people say it is a great way to have a lazy (still Disney) day. I know there are a few places to get a good drink there as well, so you will be all set lol!

What games are you going to see during spring training??

Yay!! I'm going to an Astros game in Kissimmee on 3/20. After I leave Disney on 3/23 I fly home and then fly to Phoenix with my dad because our team just moved there. We're staying for like 3 days and doing like 4 spring training games, a Suns game, and the Billy Joel/Elton John concert!

YAY for your new camera! :cool1: (And for the cute guy who helped you pick it out. :thumbsup2)

I love that the guy at the store was wearing Mickey ears! That is priceless! :rotfl:

Those shoes are gor-ge-ous. :love: I can understand not wanting to spend the extra money though. I love shoes, but I hardly ever spend much on them. And I love the "retro" look too. :hippie: Anything bohemian is cool with me.

And SHUT UP, you are not a natural brunette! Holy cow, girl, you are ROCKING that blonde color. :cool2: I never would have guessed that it wasn't natural! It looks soooooo good on you! :goodvibes

No I'm not, did I say I was? ;) LOL, just kidding but thanks for the compliments! It's so funny because most people who have known me for a long time think I look so weird with blonde hair. Then the people who I've met recently freak out and say they can never picture me with dark hair. It's basically fried so I think I'll have to go back to brunette sooner than later.

I'm going to update tomorrow (well, technically today) - I PROMISE!!!!! It was my roommates birthday tonight and I had some final papers/projects due so I have been slacking.

HeatherBelle614
03-14-2009, 01:33 PM
I'm waiting for an update about how EXCITED you must be right now!!

bettyann29
03-14-2009, 01:44 PM
Cant wait for your next update.. Its almost time for you to go.. are you ready yet??

Too bad on the shoes, but I agree $90 is alot and that is money that you could keep for your trip..

OhioDisneyLover
03-14-2009, 03:53 PM
popcorn:: popcorn:: popcorn::

Just hangin' around.....waiting for an update.

AlohaPolynesian
03-14-2009, 11:28 PM
I'm waiting for an update about how EXCITED you must be right now!!

This is going to sound weird, but I'm not that excited right now. I was SO excited when I decided to go, REALLY excited when I booked my hotel, SUPER excited when I booked my ADR's, EVEN MORE EXCITED when my ME luggage tags came in the mail. But now, for some reason I'm not! I think it is because I have SOOOOOOOO MUCH to do between now and Wednesday night. I have 3 final exams and one final paper still to complete! I think I'm too stressed to get excited right now. How sad is that????

Cant wait for your next update.. Its almost time for you to go.. are you ready yet??

Too bad on the shoes, but I agree $90 is alot and that is money that you could keep for your trip..

So not ready! And I felt sick all night after going out for lunch earlier today so I haven't gotten much done.

popcorn:: popcorn:: popcorn::

Just hangin' around.....waiting for an update.

Hahaha, I'm about to post one!!!

AlohaPolynesian
03-14-2009, 11:36 PM
This will be more fun if I make it colorful, won't it?

I got some really exciting news today! I talked to my friend (let’s go with “Aurora” for her) today and she is coming to EPCOT with Belle and me on the 19th! :cool1: Aurora is like a big sister to me, but ever since her husband got traded we haven’t been able to see each other very often. Also, she and Belle are very similar so I’m excited for them to meet. She’s going to pick us up at All Star Sports early on the 19th and we’ll all drive over and drop our stuff off at AKL. We’ll head out to EPCOT since our room won’t be ready until later. Aurora is staying the night since she plans to join us for “Drinks Around the World” through the World Showcase. Any suggestions on what drinks to try? I’ve only been there once since I turned 21, so I haven’t tasted too many.

Also, I went to get a pedicure today and got Chanel’s “Django” – the peachy pink color in the picture below. I know I don’t leave until Wednesday, but since I’m a Mystic Tan addict I wanted to do it soon since they exfoliate most of the tanner off my legs LOL! :lmao:

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.stylelist.com/blog/media/2009/01/chanel-spring-2009-django-vendetta-1.jpg


Another thing before I start packing and posting pictures of what I’m throwing into the suitcase – I GOT BANGS! Since getting my hair cut two days ago, I’ve had people tell me I look like :worship: Carrie Underwood, :cheer2: Hayden Panettiere, and :lovestruc Kate Winslet!! I don’t think I look like any of them, but I will definitely take those as HUGE compliments! I didn’t know bangs could do that much!!!

BEFORE I FORGET - Does anyone have any questions? Or requests for pictures? Let me know so I can write them down and pack them in the suitcase and come back with answers/pics for you guys!


OK, here I go to start packing and taking pics for ya’ll!


*Next up, questions for my readers! (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30856366&postcount=87)

redlight
03-15-2009, 12:17 AM
Hi Aloha! Your trip is so close. I'm envious.

I got bangs cut in my hair a few months ago, and I really like them.

OhioDisneyLover
03-15-2009, 04:14 AM
Cute polish color. :thumbsup2

One of these days Joe and I want to do the drink around the world. We are either too tired, too hot, too something and just don't do it. :confused3 I can't wait to read your TR and hear how it goes.

You GOTTA GOTTA have a zebra dome for me. OMG, I love those freaking things! :cloud9:

OhioDisneyLover
03-15-2009, 04:16 AM
Cute polish color. :thumbsup2

One of these days Joe and I want to do the drink around the world. We are either too tired, too hot, too something and just don't do it. :confused3 I can't wait to read your TR and hear how it goes.

You GOTTA GOTTA have a zebra dome for me. OMG, I love those freaking things! :cloud9:

Your hair cut sounds cute. You should post a picture, or are you makin' us wait for your TR? :laughing:

(oops...tried to stop the last post to add my comment about your haircut and turned into a double post.) Doh

HeatherBelle614
03-15-2009, 09:16 AM
I want to see hair pictures!

So exciting that your friend is going to get to go with you that day, too.

I know what you mean. I take the LSAT about 2 weeks after we get back. :scared1: I really hope I get excited despite that, and that our trip will just be a time to relax before I come back and stress out for those 2 weeks.

I hope your exams go well, though!

P.S. I'm a tanning addict, too. Luckily, I don't have to go very often because my dad is Italian. I get dark pretty fast. It's just so relaxing!

troobabiee7
03-15-2009, 09:22 AM
:woohoo: for pedicures!

We want a picture of your new bangs. In the picture on the first page you do resemble Carrie Underwood!

Sarah84
03-15-2009, 09:59 AM
Ooh the nailvarnish colour is lovely :) are we going to see pics of the new haircut?

Shame you didnt gett he shoes as they were lovely, you made me want to get them. But i understand what you mean with your trip so close, $90 is more spends for the wonderful Disney :)

AlohaPolynesian
03-15-2009, 10:50 AM
OK OK I will post a picture of the bangs soon! We went out for dinner on Friday for my roommates birthday so once someone posts their pics on Facebook I'll show you guys! (I did NOT bring my new camera. I didn't need to lose it before Disney and I can't afford to buy another one!!)

Ooh the nailvarnish colour is lovely :) are we going to see pics of the new haircut?

Shame you didnt gett he shoes as they were lovely, you made me want to get them. But i understand what you mean with your trip so close, $90 is more spends for the wonderful Disney :)

I love how you call it nailvarnish!!! The shoes also come in yellow and they look really 70's which I totally love right now. But they were out of stock! So I think it's best that I wait to purchase them anyways. Gotta love Zappos.com!

:woohoo: for pedicures!

We want a picture of your new bangs. In the picture on the first page you do resemble Carrie Underwood!

I love you for saying that LOL! Thanks! Not only do I think she's really pretty but I just love her! She's a vegetarian (like me!) and is donating proceeds from her new song "Home Sweet Home" to the Humane Society!!! LOVE IT!

I want to see hair pictures!

So exciting that your friend is going to get to go with you that day, too.

I know what you mean. I take the LSAT about 2 weeks after we get back. :scared1: I really hope I get excited despite that, and that our trip will just be a time to relax before I come back and stress out for those 2 weeks.

I hope your exams go well, though!

P.S. I'm a tanning addict, too. Luckily, I don't have to go very often because my dad is Italian. I get dark pretty fast. It's just so relaxing!

Girl, good luck!!! I am in a law class right now as part of my minor and it is SO hard. I have a TON of respect for everyone who can do law school!

Cute polish color. :thumbsup2

One of these days Joe and I want to do the drink around the world. We are either too tired, too hot, too something and just don't do it. :confused3 I can't wait to read your TR and hear how it goes.

You GOTTA GOTTA have a zebra dome for me. OMG, I love those freaking things! :cloud9:

Your hair cut sounds cute. You should post a picture, or are you makin' us wait for your TR? :laughing:

(oops...tried to stop the last post to add my comment about your haircut and turned into a double post.) Doh

OK, what exactly is a zebra dome? I saw the pics in your TR but is it white chocolate? I can't do white chocolate.:eek:

Hi Aloha! Your trip is so close. I'm envious.

I got bangs cut in my hair a few months ago, and I really like them.

WELCOME TO MY PTR! Thanks for joining in!

AlohaPolynesian
03-15-2009, 10:54 AM
So I was looking at old pictures from my last two Disney trips and it started to get me excited! :cool1:

Here are some of the ones that got me in the spirit:


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3433/3356182495_34ecf9afa5.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3562/3356181863_060899d0fe.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3464/3356999368_243461f4a1.jpg

OK, time to do my study guide for my Sociology exam tomorrow night. But surely I'll need a break to START PACKING/TAKING PICS OF WHAT I'M PACKING SO I CAN SHARE!

bettyann29
03-15-2009, 11:01 AM
Woohoo that your friend is getting to join you at Epcot :woohoo:

I like bangs.. I think bangs do make people look completely different than when they dont have them.. Cant wait to see a picture of them..

As far as drinks at Epcot.. I cant help you there.. I drink very little.. mainly because I get sloshed with only 2 winecoolers.. :rotfl2: I know.. I know.. its embarrassing.. I am one that CANNOT hold my liquor.. I get giddy, giggly and make a fool of myself! :lmao: :rotfl: so I choose to not drink except occassionally.. :rotfl: The zebra dome sounds yummy though.. :love:

I know what you mean about having so much to do at the end right before you leave and its hard to be excited.. but once you are on your way I bet it will sink in and you will be so excited you wont be able to stand it!

Please Please take a picture of the F&G Festival display in front of the "golf ball".. That display is always so beautiful and I cant wait to see what they are doing this year..

I hope you have so much fun!

tinkgurl
03-15-2009, 11:41 AM
This will be more fun if I make it colorful, won't it?

I got some really exciting news today! I talked to my friend (let’s go with “Aurora” for her) today and she is coming to EPCOT with Belle and me on the 19th! :cool1: Aurora is like a big sister to me, but ever since her husband got traded we haven’t been able to see each other very often. Also, she and Belle are very similar so I’m excited for them to meet. She’s going to pick us up at All Star Sports early on the 19th and we’ll all drive over and drop our stuff off at AKL. We’ll head out to EPCOT since our room won’t be ready until later. Aurora is staying the night since she plans to join us for “Drinks Around the World” through the World Showcase. Any suggestions on what drinks to try? I’ve only been there once since I turned 21, so I haven’t tasted too many.

Also, I went to get a pedicure today and got Chanel’s “Django” – the peachy pink color in the picture below. I know I don’t leave until Wednesday, but since I’m a Mystic Tan addict I wanted to do it soon since they exfoliate most of the tanner off my legs LOL! :lmao:

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.stylelist.com/blog/media/2009/01/chanel-spring-2009-django-vendetta-1.jpg


Another thing before I start packing and posting pictures of what I’m throwing into the suitcase – I GOT BANGS! Since getting my hair cut two days ago, I’ve had people tell me I look like :worship: Carrie Underwood, :cheer2: Hayden Panettiere, and :lovestruc Kate Winslet!! I don’t think I look like any of them, but I will definitely take those as HUGE compliments! I didn’t know bangs could do that much!!!

BEFORE I FORGET - Does anyone have any questions? Or requests for pictures? Let me know so I can write them down and pack them in the suitcase and come back with answers/pics for you guys!


OK, here I go to start packing and taking pics for ya’ll!


Whoa, this is a good update! How exciting Aurora is meeting up with you! My only suggestion is MARGARITAS in Mexico! :laughing: Well, now I want to see a pic of you with your hair cut!!!!

tiggersam00
03-15-2009, 09:46 PM
Ahh drinks around the world... fun times!

France: Grand Marnier Orange Slush... try it, you'll be in heaven
Germany: A glass of Liebfraumilch it is a semi-sweet white wine, very tasty

Those are 2 to get you started at least!

You get to leave so soon :)

xoktenox
03-16-2009, 10:49 AM
Heyy I'm joining in! :wave2:

Everything on your trip looks so good and you're so pretty! Post a picture of your new bangs! I wish someone would tell me I look like Carrie Underwood :laughing:

I hope you can infuse some Disney magic into your friend, she doesn't know what shes missing! :wizard:

Can I ask what team your friend's husband is on?

HoneyLSU
03-16-2009, 01:31 PM
Hi! I just got all caught up! Must be exciting for you that you don't have much longer left until you're on your way!!

So you're going to catch a Spring Training game in Florida then head to Arizona for more? Super fan! What games are you going to in Phoenix? I know quite a few guys in the minors and a couple in the majors. Pretty much if they played at LSU in the last 5 years, I know them! I love Phoenix too! Me and my BF were talking about moving there this past weekend. I just love it there!

I hope you have fun on both of your trips! Can't wait to hear about them! Good luck on your test too!

AlohaPolynesian
03-16-2009, 09:29 PM
Woohoo that your friend is getting to join you at Epcot :woohoo:

I like bangs.. I think bangs do make people look completely different than when they dont have them.. Cant wait to see a picture of them..

As far as drinks at Epcot.. I cant help you there.. I drink very little.. mainly because I get sloshed with only 2 winecoolers.. :rotfl2: I know.. I know.. its embarrassing.. I am one that CANNOT hold my liquor.. I get giddy, giggly and make a fool of myself! :lmao: :rotfl: so I choose to not drink except occassionally.. :rotfl: The zebra dome sounds yummy though.. :love:

I know what you mean about having so much to do at the end right before you leave and its hard to be excited.. but once you are on your way I bet it will sink in and you will be so excited you wont be able to stand it!

Please Please take a picture of the F&G Festival display in front of the "golf ball".. That display is always so beautiful and I cant wait to see what they are doing this year..

I hope you have so much fun!
Thanks! Got it on my list for ya :thumbsup2

Whoa, this is a good update! How exciting Aurora is meeting up with you! My only suggestion is MARGARITAS in Mexico! :laughing: Well, now I want to see a pic of you with your hair cut!!!!

Girl, margaritas are my FAVORITE so you KNOW I'll have one (or two?) while I'm there. Which flavor is your fave?

Ahh drinks around the world... fun times!

France: Grand Marnier Orange Slush... try it, you'll be in heaven
Germany: A glass of Liebfraumilch it is a semi-sweet white wine, very tasty

Those are 2 to get you started at least!

You get to leave so soon :)

Thanks! Does the Gran Marnier slush taste more orangey or creamsicle-y? Also that wine sounds delish and I love anything German!

Heyy I'm joining in! :wave2:

Everything on your trip looks so good and you're so pretty! Post a picture of your new bangs! I wish someone would tell me I look like Carrie Underwood :laughing:

I hope you can infuse some Disney magic into your friend, she doesn't know what shes missing! :wizard:

Can I ask what team your friend's husband is on?

Thanks for coming over here and for the compliment!! I will go check out your PTR as soon as I get back from the Cheesecake Factory with Belle and my roomie!! Also, Aurora's husband plays for the Astros!

Hi! I just got all caught up! Must be exciting for you that you don't have much longer left until you're on your way!!

So you're going to catch a Spring Training game in Florida then head to Arizona for more? Super fan! What games are you going to in Phoenix? I know quite a few guys in the minors and a couple in the majors. Pretty much if they played at LSU in the last 5 years, I know them! I love Phoenix too! Me and my BF were talking about moving there this past weekend. I just love it there!

I hope you have fun on both of your trips! Can't wait to hear about them! Good luck on your test too!

Thanks!!! I'm going to see the Houston Astros in Florida because I interned with them in the fall and Aurora's husband plays for them now!!

Also, in AZ I'm going to Indians camp (I'm so obsessed that it's embarrassing) with my dad and roomie. My dad knows a few people in the front office and so we're getting a tour of the new facility. Luckily for the first time in the history of vacations he let me bring a friend! So if your friends know any good places to go out over near Scottsdale, please let me know! We're also going to Dodgers camp and Padres, too when the Indians are there. I need to see Manny - he's my all time favorite! And since you're a sports fan I know you'll appreciate that we are also going to a Suns game!

AlohaPolynesian
03-16-2009, 09:33 PM
OK I cannot believe I have like 48 hours until I'll be in Disney. This freaks me out because I keep thinking about packing and setting aside what I'm going to pack, but I haven't actually done it yet! I had an exam tonight and another one tomorrow that is going to kick my butt, but I thought I'd post a picture of my bangs! They aren't too drastic but it's definitely different than my hair was before! The pic is kind of dark but I took it on the computer so whatever!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3645/3361587912_9f1681be57_m.jpg

tinkgurl
03-16-2009, 09:41 PM
Oooh! Your bangs are cute! That's how mine are and have been for awhile now. I love them.

My favorite flavor of margaritas has to be the original (lime)! My grandma would get them sometimes when we all went out to eat when I was younger and she'd always let me have a sip and I've been hooked ever since! :laughing:

I can't believe you're leaving!!! Yay for you, sad for me!

redlight
03-16-2009, 10:01 PM
I like your bangs. Mine are more straight across my forehead.

Hope you had a wonderful time at the Cheesecake Factory. I love that place!

trinaweena
03-16-2009, 11:41 PM
Love the bangs! I want to my haircut before we leave but dont know where i'll find the time!

You must get Margaritas in Mexico!! They are big tho! So be prepared!!

AlohaPolynesian
03-17-2009, 01:04 AM
Oooh! Your bangs are cute! That's how mine are and have been for awhile now. I love them.

My favorite flavor of margaritas has to be the original (lime)! My grandma would get them sometimes when we all went out to eat when I was younger and she'd always let me have a sip and I've been hooked ever since! :laughing:

I can't believe you're leaving!!! Yay for you, sad for me!

Thanks! That's hilarious about your grandma letting you sip the drink! My parents would NEVER let me try their drinks but my grandma would slide her wine glass over to me on occasion. I thought I was SO cool!

I like your bangs. Mine are more straight across my forehead.

Hope you had a wonderful time at the Cheesecake Factory. I love that place!

Thanks, me too! I always eat WAY too much there, though!

Love the bangs! I want to my haircut before we leave but dont know where i'll find the time!

You must get Margaritas in Mexico!! They are big tho! So be prepared!!

Thanks. Luckily for me the girl who does my hair is really close to my apartment and can always squeeze me in. Thanks for the warning about the drink! We'll probably be sharing some of them so we can actually make it around the WS!

AlohaPolynesian
03-17-2009, 01:11 AM
OK So as I am getting ready I keep thinking of things I MUST do when I get there. Which got me thinking, I'm sure everyone has different things they love and hate at WDW.

So I want to know - what is your most favorite thing to do at Disney and your least favorite? What are your pet peeves? I'll go first...

*My favorite thing is watching Wishes and just thinking about how awesome it is that Walt Disney had this crazy idea that actually came true!! I just think its fascinating, and then I cry. If he could do all of that, then I have no excuse not to try to reach my goals. Corny, I know.

*My least favorite thing is LEAVING! I know I'll come back eventually, but I've never booked a trip or had another trip booked while I'm finishing up a vacation. I get SO sad.

*My pet peeve is just snotty people who think they are too good for Disney but are doing their kids a favor by bringing them there. I used to see this ALL THE TIME when we stayed at GF! Do you guys know what I mean? SO ANNOYING! And such a downer.

OhioDisneyLover
03-17-2009, 03:57 AM
Cute bangs!

Hope you have a wonderful trip!!

My favorite thing: Walking down Main Steet and making the mad dash to Pirates. It's the first thing we do every time we enter the Magic Kingdom. :)

Can't wait to hear all about it when you return.

tiggersam00
03-17-2009, 08:13 AM
Does the Gran Marnier slush taste more orangey or creamsicle-y? Also that wine sounds delish and I love anything German!

It tastes Orangey, it's a good one! My DF's Dad liked the lemon citron slush from France though, I tried it, but I thought it was a little bit too strong for me lol.

You must be so excited!! You leave sooooo soon!

My fave part of Disney is the nice CM's, I love all the rides/shows/parades/fireworks, but whenn you can talk to a friendly person who loves what they do, it makes your day more enjoyable as well:goodvibes

Least Fave: I totally agree, leaving... it is not fun . Oh or mission Space... makes me ill

I get annoyed by kids throwing temper tantrums and parents doing nothing about it... I get very annoyed when people let there kids act up and be rude to them... that is not ok with me, kids need to respect there parents. But more importantly parents need to not allow that behavior! My folks would have never brought me back to WDW if I had acted the way I see kids acting now...

ChefMickey123
03-17-2009, 09:18 AM
I just saw that your trip counter was down to one day.

Have a fabulous time. BTW your bangs look good.:)

Enchanted
03-17-2009, 10:19 AM
TOMORROW'S THE BIG DAY!!! I'm so excited for you! :cool1:

The bangs are SUPER cute on you. :thumbsup2 That's the way I wear mine, and I love them. I agree with everyone else, you look like a dead ringer for Carrie. :goodvibes Also, the nail color is really pretty! I need to get mine done before we leave too!

I haven't been to WDW since my 21st so I don't have any drink recommendations yet, but I can't wait to try the margaritas!!! :banana:

Favorite thing about WDW: Like you, I think it's the feeling I get during Wishes. It always reminds me that the world is what we make it and that we should keep wishing for a better tomorrow like Walt would have done. :cloud9:

Least favorite thing about WDW: Like everyone else, my least favorite thing is LEAVING! It always makes me so sad even though we usually start planning our next trip on the drive home. :laughing:

Pet peeve: When tour groups of more than 100 people use Fast pass and ALL RETURN AT THE SAME TIME along with other normal FPers so that the 20 min standby line suddenly turns into a 70 min wait. :headache: But I'm not bitter. :rolleyes1 :rotfl:

inkedupmomma
03-17-2009, 11:31 AM
I'm a fan of the side-swept bangs! Very cute..and holy guacamole you leave tomorrow for dISNEY wORLD!!:banana:

DisKate
03-17-2009, 05:36 PM
You leave tomorrow! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Have fun! And enjoy the Flower and Garden stuff at EPCOT...they were just getting it set up when we left on Friday and it looked awesome!

AlohaPolynesian
03-17-2009, 05:54 PM
Cute bangs!

Hope you have a wonderful trip!!

My favorite thing: Walking down Main Steet and making the mad dash to Pirates. It's the first thing we do every time we enter the Magic Kingdom. :)

Can't wait to hear all about it when you return.

Thanks! Mad dash to Pirates...now that I think about it I think that is where I always go first, too!

It tastes Orangey, it's a good one! My DF's Dad liked the lemon citron slush from France though, I tried it, but I thought it was a little bit too strong for me lol.

You must be so excited!! You leave sooooo soon!

My fave part of Disney is the nice CM's, I love all the rides/shows/parades/fireworks, but whenn you can talk to a friendly person who loves what they do, it makes your day more enjoyable as well:goodvibes

Least Fave: I totally agree, leaving... it is not fun . Oh or mission Space... makes me ill

I get annoyed by kids throwing temper tantrums and parents doing nothing about it... I get very annoyed when people let there kids act up and be rude to them... that is not ok with me, kids need to respect there parents. But more importantly parents need to not allow that behavior! My folks would have never brought me back to WDW if I had acted the way I see kids acting now...

ITA with you about the CM's! I have a summer job in guest services and I've realized that the way you treat people really makes or breaks their experiences. Disney does a really good job of hiring CM's that love what they do!!

I just saw that your trip counter was down to one day.

Have a fabulous time. BTW your bangs look good.:)

Welcome and thanks!!

TOMORROW'S THE BIG DAY!!! I'm so excited for you! :cool1:

The bangs are SUPER cute on you. :thumbsup2 That's the way I wear mine, and I love them. I agree with everyone else, you look like a dead ringer for Carrie. :goodvibes Also, the nail color is really pretty! I need to get mine done before we leave too!

I haven't been to WDW since my 21st so I don't have any drink recommendations yet, but I can't wait to try the margaritas!!! :banana:

Favorite thing about WDW: Like you, I think it's the feeling I get during Wishes. It always reminds me that the world is what we make it and that we should keep wishing for a better tomorrow like Walt would have done. :cloud9:

Least favorite thing about WDW: Like everyone else, my least favorite thing is LEAVING! It always makes me so sad even though we usually start planning our next trip on the drive home. :laughing:

Pet peeve: When tour groups of more than 100 people use Fast pass and ALL RETURN AT THE SAME TIME along with other normal FPers so that the 20 min standby line suddenly turns into a 70 min wait. :headache: But I'm not bitter. :rolleyes1 :rotfl:

LOVE YOU for your Carrie comment! :goodvibes And I died laughing at your FP comment about them all returning at the same time :lmao: YOU LEAVE SOON TOO!!!!!

I'm a fan of the side-swept bangs! Very cute..and holy guacamole you leave tomorrow for dISNEY wORLD!!:banana:

Thanks momma! I know, I can't believe I leave tomorrow. My roommate came in my room and was like "Are you ready for tomorrow?" And I was confused then realized I LEAVE TOMORROW!

You leave tomorrow! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Have fun! And enjoy the Flower and Garden stuff at EPCOT...they were just getting it set up when we left on Friday and it looked awesome!

Thanks. I can't believe you are back already! Can't wait to hear about your trip.

troobabiee7
03-17-2009, 06:08 PM
You DO look like Carrie Underwood! :laughing: I love the bangs!

You leave tomorrow already?!! Ewwwww I'm jealous! Haha, have an amazing time! Can't wait to hear all about it when you get back!

HeatherBelle614
03-17-2009, 06:58 PM
I love your bangs/cut! Fab choice!

So are you finally EXCITED?? How did you exams go? Great, I'm sure! Now, go celebrate with the Mouse!!

redlight
03-17-2009, 07:12 PM
You leave tomorrow! I'm happy for you. Have fun and rock the world!

xoktenox
03-17-2009, 07:53 PM
Ok so your bangs look so good!! You definitely do look like Carrie Underwood :cutie:

I can totally relate to your Disney pet peeve, I work with a girl like that! She talks about bringing her daughter and then like huffs and puffs about it. Also there was this guy in there talking about how him and his wife took their honeymoon in Disney and she was making fun of him asking him if his wife's parents came with them too and laughing! I was getting so mad because shes just too stupid to see what a great place it is and appreciate it! So annoying! :mad:

Good luck on your exams and have so much fun since you leave tomorrow!!! :goodvibes

sneadae
03-17-2009, 08:09 PM
Have a great time on your trip. We are all looking forward to the details when you come back!

HoneyLSU
03-17-2009, 08:50 PM
Thanks!!! I'm going to see the Houston Astros in Florida because I interned with them in the fall and Aurora's husband plays for them now!!

Also, in AZ I'm going to Indians camp (I'm so obsessed that it's embarrassing) with my dad and roomie. My dad knows a few people in the front office and so we're getting a tour of the new facility. Luckily for the first time in the history of vacations he let me bring a friend! So if your friends know any good places to go out over near Scottsdale, please let me know! We're also going to Dodgers camp and Padres, too when the Indians are there. I need to see Manny - he's my all time favorite! And since you're a sports fan I know you'll appreciate that we are also going to a Suns game!

I don't know too much about Scottsdale. Most of the guys I know are in South Florida. Me and a friend of mine went to visit a friend of ours who played for one of the Blue Jays minor league teams in Tampa once and spent everyday at the beach and everynight at the ballpark. It was one of the best vacations EVER! My favorite team is the Orioles though, but I haven't been to an MLB game in years! We may make a trip to Wrigley this summer though - fingers crossed!

You're going to have so much fun at the Suns game! They are one of my favorite teams!

I'm so jealous! You have my dream vacation planned out! And it starts tomorrow! So not fair! Good luck sleeping tonight!!

Oh, and I love the bangs! Too cute!

Enchanted
03-18-2009, 09:10 AM
Just thought I'd stop by and say....

:wizard: HAVE A MAGICAL TRIP!!! :wizard:

AlohaPolynesian
03-18-2009, 09:55 AM
You DO look like Carrie Underwood! :laughing: I love the bangs!

You leave tomorrow already?!! Ewwwww I'm jealous! Haha, have an amazing time! Can't wait to hear all about it when you get back!

Thanks!! She is performing on Idol tonight but I will be on my flight. Thank goodness for Tivo!

I love your bangs/cut! Fab choice!

So are you finally EXCITED?? How did you exams go? Great, I'm sure! Now, go celebrate with the Mouse!!

Thanks! Yes I am finally excited. Although I have an exam in an hour and I'm on the DIS and will probably be thinking that the faster I get my exam done the sooner I can go to WDW. LOL!

You leave tomorrow! I'm happy for you. Have fun and rock the world!

Thanks!

Ok so your bangs look so good!! You definitely do look like Carrie Underwood :cutie:

I can totally relate to your Disney pet peeve, I work with a girl like that! She talks about bringing her daughter and then like huffs and puffs about it. Also there was this guy in there talking about how him and his wife took their honeymoon in Disney and she was making fun of him asking him if his wife's parents came with them too and laughing! I was getting so mad because shes just too stupid to see what a great place it is and appreciate it! So annoying! :mad:

Good luck on your exams and have so much fun since you leave tomorrow!!! :goodvibes

Thanks, thanks, thanks!

Have a great time on your trip. We are all looking forward to the details when you come back!

Thank you!

I don't know too much about Scottsdale. Most of the guys I know are in South Florida. Me and a friend of mine went to visit a friend of ours who played for one of the Blue Jays minor league teams in Tampa once and spent everyday at the beach and everynight at the ballpark. It was one of the best vacations EVER! My favorite team is the Orioles though, but I haven't been to an MLB game in years! We may make a trip to Wrigley this summer though - fingers crossed!

You're going to have so much fun at the Suns game! They are one of my favorite teams!

I'm so jealous! You have my dream vacation planned out! And it starts tomorrow! So not fair! Good luck sleeping tonight!!

Oh, and I love the bangs! Too cute!

Thanks! Yeah and I definitely didn't sleep last night!!! Haha

Just thought I'd stop by and say....

:wizard: HAVE A MAGICAL TRIP!!! :wizard:

THANKS GIRLIE!!

DiamondDiva305
03-19-2009, 11:17 AM
I know you already at the world :cloud9: hope you have a fun and safe trip i can't wait to hear about it when you get back:cool1:

tinkgurl
03-19-2009, 11:59 AM
I wonder what she's doing RIGHT this second...

Sarah84
03-20-2009, 07:13 PM
Hope you are having a fantastic time :)

bettyann29
03-20-2009, 10:12 PM
love the bangs!!!

hope you are having a BLAST!! Let us know how it all went when you get back..

AlohaPolynesian
03-21-2009, 09:55 AM
Hi guys! I'm at the animal kingdom lodge pool right now trying to post this from my phone! So hopefully it works. It took forever to figure out how to post but I had to let you guys know that I am in love!!!! Eddie from Ireland is a bartender at rose and crown and oh my god. So cute and so nice. Belle and aurora made me write my # on the back of my receipt and leave it so I did but he never called lol. But seriously, those eyes... Ok ok ill stop. But were having so much fun! Mk is tomorrow, today is free day and were going to Wolfgang puck express lunch and Raglan road dinner! I can't wait to share all my pics with you guys and tell you all about it!also there's a cute waiter cousin Gary at ohana! And wait til I tell you about our flight attendant ugh! ps Bettyann I got your flower and garden display photo! Talk to you guys soon!

troobabiee7
03-21-2009, 10:07 AM
It sounds like you're having so much fun!!! I'm so glad I'm not the only one who runs around Disney looking for all the cute guys :lmao: You better have gotten some pics ;) Have a great time, and I can't wait to hear about everything when you get back!!!

tinkgurl
03-21-2009, 10:10 AM
Hi guys! I'm at the animal kingdom lodge pool right now trying to post this from my phone! So hopefully it works. It took forever to figure out how to post but I had to let you guys know that I am in love!!!! Eddie from Ireland is a bartender at rose and crown and oh my god. So cute and so nice. Belle and aurora made me write my # on the back of my receipt and leave it so I did but he never called lol. But seriously, those eyes... Ok ok ill stop. But were having so much fun! Mk is tomorrow, today is free day and were going to Wolfgang puck express lunch and Raglan road dinner! I can't wait to share all my pics with you guys and tell you all about it!also there's a cute waiter cousin Gary at ohana! And wait til I tell you about our flight attendant ugh! ps Bettyann I got your flower and garden display photo! Talk to you guys soon!

Oh my gosh! I'm so jealous of you! haha. But I'm glad you figured out how to post on your phone. How cool. The pool sounds nice right now!

I really can't wait to hear how Wolfgang Puck Express is because I want to try there.

inkedupmomma
03-21-2009, 04:00 PM
Glad you are having a blast!!! I am also a sucker for an Irish boy!

xoktenox
03-21-2009, 05:10 PM
Ahhhh sooo jealous of you right now! This morning when you posted that it was about 40 degrees here and I was at work! :headache:

Glad you're having such a good time! :goodvibes Eddie sounds like a hottie ;)

AlohaPolynesian
03-23-2009, 08:36 AM
Hi all. I'm sitting on our balcony right now getting ready to pack up and leave. I want to cry right now!! Do you guys get sad like this when you leave? Its horrible not know when or if I will ever come back. I got a 40 percnt off pin code but I can't find anyone to go with. I'm trying to convince my mom to do a weekend or my dad to take us all down for a week. Anyone have good tips to convince people to go to Disney? And the money isn't a problem now so its really just about convincing Disney haters! Ok, I don't have my laptop so I won't be posting the pics until I get back from phoenix. It is horrible I'm not even excited for the next part of my trip I'd rather just stay here!!! Oh and if anyone is going to rose and crown soon please take a photo of Eddie for me lol talk to you soon guys.

bettyann29
03-23-2009, 09:14 AM
sorry you are leaving..

I get sad too when its time to leave.. DH used to be a member of the Disney hater fanclub.. but just woke up one day and decided he really did like going... Im so glad because otherwise I wouldnt get to go nearly as much as I do if he hated it still..

Cant wait to hear all about it when you return home and to see the pictures..

AlohaPolynesian
03-23-2009, 08:22 PM
I'M BACK!


So I just got home from the airport a few hours ago and I am borrowing my brother's computer while he's in the shower. I need to catch up on everyone's PTR's and TR's ASAP when I get back to school! When I get back I'll also begin posting my TR and hopefully a dining review. This trip was awesome!
*ALSO, my mom is "thinking" about coming with me for a weekend to go to Disney so that I can use mt 40% off PIN code! I need to do some SERIOUS persuading. Any tips?! I'm trying to say we can stay at an EPCOT resort and just relax. Walk over to the World Showcase, check out the Flower&Garden Festival, etc. She's a really laid back person. Said she doesn't want to go because she "wouldn't be fun" and that there is no point because she doesn't like to go on most of the rides. ANY TIPS YOU HAVE, I'D APPRECIATE :) I'm thinking Beach Club or Boardwalk would be to her liking so if you have any great pics of those resorts, I'd love to see them!

Thanks for hanging in there with me through my first PTR! Hopefully you'll join me when I start the TR! I promise to catch up with everyone soon. I'm headed to Phoenix in the morning with my dad at 6AM so I'm off to bed...(probably cry myself to sleep b/c I want to go back!!)

redlight
03-23-2009, 08:23 PM
Welcome back! What was the best part?

AlohaPolynesian
03-23-2009, 09:29 PM
Welcome back! What was the best part?

Thanks!! Best part was staying at the AKL. And drinks around the "world" at Epcot!! We met so many nice CM's and a reallllllly cute one (Eddie @ Rose&Crown if you haven't seen my other 10 posts LOL). We also saw a celebrity at Crystal Palace but you'll have to stay tuned to find out who! I have to keep some element of surprise so that you all will read the TR, right? LOL!

OhioDisneyLover
03-24-2009, 03:56 AM
Ok, bring on the TR! :) We're waiting! :cutie: Yeah, I have zero patience..... :lmao:

Sarah84
03-24-2009, 10:52 AM
Welcome back, that went really quick. Glad you had a great time though and look forward to the trip report now :)

tiggersam00
03-24-2009, 11:16 AM
Oh you totally hooked me now! I am waiting for your TR to start :goodvibes Enjoy the rest of your vacation though!

troobabiee7
03-24-2009, 12:39 PM
Welcome back!!!! I'm so glad you had fun, can't wait to hear all about it!

tinkgurl
03-24-2009, 12:41 PM
Well yay for me you're back home, but boo for you you're back home.

troobabiee7
03-29-2009, 09:35 AM
You need to start your TR!!!! :laughing: I hope you didn't start it somewhere else and I missed it...

AlohaPolynesian
03-29-2009, 03:59 PM
Hahaha nope, didn't start yet! I'm at home with my parents right now and don't get back to my apartment at school until tomorrow. So I'll start then - I promise!! I can't wait to share with you guys!

wdwgirl03
03-29-2009, 08:05 PM
I saw your PTR link in a post you had on another person's TR and thought I'd come on over. I have to say I love your screenname...I love the Polynesian so much. It's probably one of my favorite resorts and it will always have a special place in my heart since we used to stay there all the time. :goodvibes

Anyways, I've gotta go catch up and will be looking forward to when you start the TR!

redlight
03-29-2009, 10:27 PM
I'm also looking forward to your TR.

Enchanted
03-30-2009, 10:48 AM
Hey, girlie! I'm glad to hear you had such a great trip! It's so sad having to come back home, isn't it? :sad1:

I hope your mom goes with you! Maybe you could try getting all sentimental and be all, "I just wanna spend some quality time with you." Moms eat that stuff up with a spoon. :thumbsup2

I can't wait to read your TR! Cute boys and the AKL are a couple of my favorite things! ;) :rotfl:

AlohaPolynesian
03-30-2009, 05:54 PM
OK all! I'm going to start my TR! Thanks for reading here and I hope you'll head over to my new thread! (PS my flickr was being dumb so I deleted it and made a photobucket account, which is why my photos are missing here)

wdwgirl03
03-31-2009, 07:04 AM
OK all! I'm going to start my TR! Thanks for reading here and I hope you'll head over to my new thread! (PS my flickr was being dumb so I deleted it and made a photobucket account, which is why my photos are missing here)

I just subscribed! Can't wait to hear about your trip! :thumbsup2

HeatherBelle614
03-31-2009, 12:44 PM
Can't wait to read your trippie!!!

bettyann29
04-02-2009, 05:25 AM
WELCOME Home!!! Ok now wheres the TR?? :goodvibes

I have to find out more about Eddie and this "mysterious" celebrity ;)

inkedupmomma
04-02-2009, 07:49 AM
popcorn::

AlohaPolynesian
04-02-2009, 09:27 AM
Sorry! I didn't know most people just start their TR in their PTR. My TR is over on the TR boards and it's also in my signature!! Oops!

shordiebecka
04-07-2009, 07:15 PM
Alright, I'm wayyy behind lol...BUT can't wait to hear your TR! Hope you had an amazing time!