September '09 PTR ~ A trip full of WONDERful firsts! UPDATED 10/12 TR STARTED!

[jenny105]

Hi everybody!

If it's possible, I am now even more excited about this trip! Part of my job is to go on fams (familiarization trips) to certain locations: Disney, Grand Canyon, Universal... I applied to go on a Universal fam for 9/13-9/16. Well...

I got approved! Awesome! I was looking over the itinerary and we get to stay at the Hard Rock Hotel. I'm super excited about that because it looks amazing and I've never stayed there, only Royal Pacific. We get tours of each resort and a VIP tour of the parks. And we get to see the Blue Man Group! I've always wanted to see them!!

So I get to go to Universal from 9/13-9/16, work the 17th and 18th, and then leave to make the trip down to Disney on the 19th! :banana: I basically have half the month off! :rotfl:

HARRY POTTER AT MIDNIGHT!!!!! :yay:

[princess_momma]

Hi everybody!

If it's possible, I am now even more excited about this trip! Part of my job is to go on fams (familiarization trips) to certain locations: Disney, Grand Canyon, Universal... I applied to go on a Universal fam for 9/13-9/16. Well...

I got approved! Awesome! I was looking over the itinerary and we get to stay at the Hard Rock Hotel. I'm super excited about that because it looks amazing and I've never stayed there, only Royal Pacific. We get tours of each resort and a VIP tour of the parks. And we get to see the Blue Man Group! I've always wanted to see them!!

So I get to go to Universal from 9/13-9/16, work the 17th and 18th, and then leave to make the trip down to Disney on the 19th! :banana: I basically have half the month off! :rotfl:

HARRY POTTER AT MIDNIGHT!!!!! :yay:

That is awesome! I'm officially jealous!

[WDWRocksMySocks]

WOO!!! So happy to hear you're staying at WL. :woohoo: It's such a gorgeous place...well, the pictures are at least. Can't wait to see it in person next month!!

Congrats on getting the Universal trip approved. That sounds like fun! I've always wanted to stay at HRH. I need a job like that!! What do you do for a living (if you don't mind me being nosy)?

[stacikristine]

HOW FUN!!! I've never been to Universal, but DH and I have decided we want to next time :thumbsup2 How awesome that you "have" to go ;)

[jenny105]

That is awesome! I'm officially jealous!

I'm so excited! :yay:

WOO!!! So happy to hear you're staying at WL. :woohoo: It's such a gorgeous place...well, the pictures are at least. Can't wait to see it in person next month!!

Congrats on getting the Universal trip approved. That sounds like fun! I've always wanted to stay at HRH. I need a job like that!! What do you do for a living (if you don't mind me being nosy)?

The pictures I've seen of it are stunning. I can't wait to see it in person either!

Thanks! I'm a travel agent. Companies set up trips for TAs to 'get to know' their products. It's an awesome perk!

HOW FUN!!! I've never been to Universal, but DH and I have decided we want to next time :thumbsup2 How awesome that you "have" to go ;)

I've been there twice but I don't mind "having" to go again! :rotfl:

[Sarah84]

Hi everybody!

If it's possible, I am now even more excited about this trip! Part of my job is to go on fams (familiarization trips) to certain locations: Disney, Grand Canyon, Universal... I applied to go on a Universal fam for 9/13-9/16. Well...

I got approved! Awesome! I was looking over the itinerary and we get to stay at the Hard Rock Hotel. I'm super excited about that because it looks amazing and I've never stayed there, only Royal Pacific. We get tours of each resort and a VIP tour of the parks. And we get to see the Blue Man Group! I've always wanted to see them!!

So I get to go to Universal from 9/13-9/16, work the 17th and 18th, and then leave to make the trip down to Disney on the 19th! :banana: I basically have half the month off! :rotfl:

HARRY POTTER AT MIDNIGHT!!!!! :yay:

wow how exciting, your job sounds brilliant and lots of fun :)
Glad you got approved, i bet you'll have great fun and right before disney aswell. Hope you enjoy Hard rock hotel, it looks fantastic :thumbsup2

[jenny105]

wow how exciting, your job sounds brilliant and lots of fun :)
Glad you got approved, i bet you'll have great fun and right before disney aswell. Hope you enjoy Hard rock hotel, it looks fantastic :thumbsup2

HRH looks AMAZING. I've stayed at Royal Pacific and have only seen the outside of HRH. From what I've seen of the decor (pictures), I'm sure I'll love it. :)

[princess_momma]

Now I wish I had time for a universal day! you'll be there when I'm at Disney!

[jenny105]

Now I wish I had time for a universal day! you'll be there when I'm at Disney!

You'll be right down the road. I'll wave in your direction when I'm on Dr. Doom. ;)

[jenny105]

I just looked up that TA deal again because I was thinking of Stormalong Bay. I hear it's awesome. Beach and Yacht Club, I can get either for about $100 less than I'm paying at WL, waterview room. I'm leaning more toward the Beach Club. I haven't changed anything yet though.

Feedback?

You guys are probably really sick of me changing resorts. :rotfl2: I know I should just pick a resort and stick to it already! :rotfl:

[karentan]

but werént you reallly looking forward to the WL? i know you were originally lookinat at WL after the cruise, then went for the AKL, then were over the moon when you got WL. i´d say stick to what your heart says, go for WL!
last year i started with a poly reservation, changed to the CR for the view, then changed to the AKL and dont regret it at all, i love the AKL. if you really love the WL, i´d say go for the WL. then again, could you do a split stay?

[jenny105]

but werént you reallly looking forward to the WL? i know you were originally lookinat at WL after the cruise, then went for the AKL, then were over the moon when you got WL. i´d say stick to what your heart says, go for WL!
last year i started with a poly reservation, changed to the CR for the view, then changed to the AKL and dont regret it at all, i love the AKL. if you really love the WL, i´d say go for the WL. then again, could you do a split stay?

Thanks Karen. I do love the way WL looks but when I was talking to Joe (we were discussing what his top 3 resort wishes were) WL wasn't in it! :scared1: AKV is. I'm thinking of keeping the reservation the way it is because he has one that he really wants and one that I really want.

As for BC, the pool and the location were the big selling points on that.

[pinkpixie0920]

I just looked up that TA deal again because I was thinking of Stormalong Bay. I hear it's awesome. Beach and Yacht Club, I can get either for about $100 less than I'm paying at WL, waterview room. I'm leaning more toward the Beach Club. I haven't changed anything yet though.

Feedback?

You guys are probably really sick of me changing resorts. :rotfl2: I know I should just pick a resort and stick to it already! :rotfl:

I vote Beach Club! That is where we are staying too! Stormalong Bay was one of our main reasons for choosing that resort to being with and the location to Epcot

[Lynn5700]

Oh I love Universal!! You know my butt's going when HP land opens lol!!!! Want to join me???

WL is gorgeous!! You will have a great stay.

[Lynn5700]

Oh I would def go with Beach Club... just saw that you posted that. Just go with where you guys really really want to stay. What theming do you think you will be feeling the most when you go??

[jenny105]

Oh I would def go with Beach Club... just saw that you posted that. Just go with where you guys really really want to stay. What theming do you think you will be feeling the most when you go??

I really like the theming at WL. I fell in love with it as soon as I saw the pictures. The only thing I'm not crazy about is the room decor.

Having said that, Beach Club is a great location, I love the theming and decor, and the pool is supposed to be amazing. Plus, my DBf has never stayed there and told me Wed that BC or YC is one of his top 3 places he would like to stay.

Hmmmm....


Oh I love Universal!! You know my butt's going when HP land opens lol!!!! Want to join me???

WL is gorgeous!! You will have a great stay.

YES! Is it considered a DIS meet if it's in Universal? :rotfl: I can't wait to see the new HP land. I'm going to be BUGGING them constantly about it when we go on the VIP tour.

I vote Beach Club! That is where we are staying too! Stormalong Bay was one of our main reasons for choosing that resort to being with and the location to Epcot

That's right! I forgot you guys were staying there. I'm thinking about it. I've switched so many times already lol.

[m_kasch]

Jen, I just responded over on the Cruise thread. I would def. do Beach Club. All of the things you wrote are true, and the rooms are a little bigger at BC as well. The pools are awesome! You can always go have a meal at WL and spend a while walking around there. BC is more convenient because of the walking to DHS & Epcot...I really just love the BC!! LOL, one of my faves!! :goodvibes

[jenny105]

Jen, I just responded over on the Cruise thread. I would def. do Beach Club. All of the things you wrote are true, and the rooms are a little bigger at BC as well. The pools are awesome! You can always go have a meal at WL and spend a while walking around there. BC is more convenient because of the walking to DHS & Epcot...I really just love the BC!! LOL, one of my faves!! :goodvibes

Lol, I just responded to your response on the cruise thread. I'm really thinking about switching (AGAIN) because I can get a villa there for less money than WL. I like the idea of having a kitchen because we were planning on brining breakfast food and a washer/dryer comes in handy. I can always throw a load in while I'm at the parks. And you really can NOT beat the location. Everytime I've walked around the Boardwalk area I've started longingly over in the BC and YC direction. :rotfl:

[jenny105]

FALSE ALARM GUYS! Lol. I wasn't factoring dining into the price. It would cost more. Way more. I knew something seemed too good to be true!

[Rora]

I know the decision has already been made but.. I just wanted to add my two cents..

You would LOVE WL!! Plus, you'll have just spent time on the cruise (beachy) and the BC is beachy.. honestly, that's just a lot of beach, IMO (but hey, I'm from FL :rotfl2:). I think a change of scenery and pace would be more fun. Get more Disney bang for your buck by soaking up two different vibes- Beach (thanks Cruise!) and WL.


Glad you're sticking with WL!! :thumbsup2

[jenny105]

I know the decision has already been made but.. I just wanted to add my two cents..

You would LOVE WL!! Plus, you'll have just spent time on the cruise (beachy) and the BC is beachy.. honestly, that's just a lot of beach, IMO (but hey, I'm from FL :rotfl2:). I think a change of scenery and pace would be more fun. Get more Disney bang for your buck by soaking up two different vibes- Beach (thanks Cruise!) and WL.


Glad you're sticking with WL!! :thumbsup2

Good point, Rora. LOL. I will have PLENTY of the beach on my cruise! There are just so many great resorts to choose from, I can't make up my mind. No more, I'm sticking with WL. It's where I really wanted to stay in the first place.

[Baloosgirl23]

Hi everybody!

If it's possible, I am now even more excited about this trip! Part of my job is to go on fams (familiarization trips) to certain locations: Disney, Grand Canyon, Universal... I applied to go on a Universal fam for 9/13-9/16. Well...

I got approved! Awesome! I was looking over the itinerary and we get to stay at the Hard Rock Hotel. I'm super excited about that because it looks amazing and I've never stayed there, only Royal Pacific. We get tours of each resort and a VIP tour of the parks. And we get to see the Blue Man Group! I've always wanted to see them!!

So I get to go to Universal from 9/13-9/16, work the 17th and 18th, and then leave to make the trip down to Disney on the 19th! :banana: I basically have half the month off! :rotfl:

HARRY POTTER AT MIDNIGHT!!!!! :yay:

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That's AWESOME!!! :thumbsup2 I have a non-Disney question for you. How long did it take you to get your "travel degree"? I LOVE to travel and would like to get this on top of my Master's in Education -- where do you get it from? Is it hard to get? TIA!!! :goodvibes
PS - You're vacation is turing out to be amazing, have lots of fun. We'll be at Disney just after you (9/25-10/2) to celebrate our DD's 1st Birthday!!!

[jenny105]

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That's AWESOME!!! :thumbsup2 I have a non-Disney question for you. How long did it take you to get your "travel degree"? I LOVE to travel and would like to get this on top of my Master's in Education -- where do you get it from? Is it hard to get? TIA!!! :goodvibes
PS - You're vacation is turing out to be amazing, have lots of fun. We'll be at Disney just after you (9/25-10/2) to celebrate our DD's 1st Birthday!!!

Hi! I actually didn't have to go to travel school get a travel degree. I applied and got hired and went through the training via my company. :) They have seperate training you can do with Disney, Universal, different hotel chains, etc. When you graduate the Disney College of Knowledge you get a Mickey Ear Grad hat!

Thanks! I hope you have a GREAT vacation as well! Where are you staying??

[jenny105]

When I got to work this morning, I had an email waiting that my flights were confirmed for the Universal Orlando fam! Here's what those plans look like:

Sunday, September 13, 2009:
8:00 AM Depart Newark Airport on Continental Flight
10:41 AM Arrive Orlando International Airport
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM FAM Registration / Hotel check-in at the Hard Rock Hotel (Lunch Provided)
4:00 PM Site tour of Hard Rock Hotel
5:00 PM Dinner
7:00 PM Blue Man Group Performance
8:45 PM Guests at Leisure


Monday, September 14, 2009:
8:45 AM Breakfast
9:15 AM Universal Orlando® Resort Training
10:30 AM VIP Tour Universal Studios® & Islands of Adventure® Theme Parks
(Lunch Provided)
6:00 PM Guests at Leisure (Dinner Provided)


Tuesday, September 15, 2009:
8:30 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM Site Tour of Loews Royal Pacific Resort®
10:30 AM Universal Orlando® Resort Training cont…
12:45 PM Lunch
1:45 PM Guests at Leisure
6:30 PM Site tour of Loews Portofino Bay Hotel®
7:45 PM Dinner
9:00 PM Guests at Leisure

Wednesday, September 16, 2009:
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM Breakfast at Leisure
9:00 AM Universal Orlando® Resort Training cont…
12:00 PM FAM Complete
4:25 PM Depart Orlando International Airport
7:14 PM Arrive Newark Airport


3 days later, I'm off to Walt Disney World! :yay:

[karentan]

that sounds like fun!! and not too much like hard work!

[jenny105]

that sounds like fun!! and not too much like hard work!

Definitely not! I can't wait. I think I'm going to need a nap that first day though!!

[princess_momma]

Oh man that sounds so FUN!! I can't wait to go to Universal. I was going to wait until Landon was older and could enjoy more there...but I may have to go early for HP Land!! :wizard:

And don't you hate when you *think* something is cheaper and then realized you forgot something? Same thing happened to me yesterday. :sad2:

[jenny105]

Oh man that sounds so FUN!! I can't wait to go to Universal. I was going to wait until Landon was older and could enjoy more there...but I may have to go early for HP Land!! :wizard:

And don't you hate when you *think* something is cheaper and then realized you forgot something? Same thing happened to me yesterday. :sad2:

Universal is great! Admittedly, it's no Disney, but it's a lot of fun and the Spiderman ride is the BEST! I'm going to be asking them a million questions about HP land. :thumbsup2

I couldn't figure out why it was so much cheaper! I knew something couldn't be right. :rotfl:

[stacikristine]

SO FUN!!! :thumbsup2 You'll have to include this trip in your Disney TR!

[jenny105]

SO FUN!!! :thumbsup2 You'll have to include this trip in your Disney TR!

I will! Before I go away, I'm planning on buying a new laptop so if it comes in time for the trip, I'll be taking it with me. If not, it will be waiting at home for me to start my TR!

[Rora]

Good point, Rora. LOL. I will have PLENTY of the beach on my cruise! There are just so many great resorts to choose from, I can't make up my mind. No more, I'm sticking with WL. It's where I really wanted to stay in the first place.
:thumbsup2 Glad you're sticking with WL! You're right, there are so many options. I wish I had the money to stay at everyone resort at least once! :rotfl:

Sunday, September 13, 2009:
8:00 AM Depart Newark Airport on Continental Flight
10:41 AM Arrive Orlando International Airport
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM FAM Registration / Hotel check-in at the Hard Rock Hotel (Lunch Provided)
4:00 PM Site tour of Hard Rock Hotel
5:00 PM Dinner
7:00 PM Blue Man Group Performance OMG. Jealous! Saw it in NYC. So fun!
8:45 PM Guests at Leisure


Monday, September 14, 2009:
8:45 AM Breakfast
9:15 AM Universal Orlando® Resort Training
10:30 AM VIP Tour Universal Studios® & Islands of Adventure® Theme Parks
(Lunch Provided)
6:00 PM Guests at Leisure (Dinner Provided)


Tuesday, September 15, 2009:
8:30 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM Site Tour of Loews Royal Pacific Resort®
10:30 AM Universal Orlando® Resort Training cont…
12:45 PM Lunch
1:45 PM Guests at Leisure
6:30 PM Site tour of Loews Portofino Bay Hotel®
7:45 PM Dinner
9:00 PM Guests at Leisure

Wednesday, September 16, 2009:
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM Breakfast at Leisure
9:00 AM Universal Orlando® Resort Training cont…
12:00 PM FAM Complete
4:25 PM Depart Orlando International Airport
7:14 PM Arrive Newark Airport


3 days later, I'm off to Walt Disney World! :yay:
Your schedule looks niiiicee. Lot's of VIP stuff in there. We like that. :rolleyes1:lmao:

I really cannot wait for this TR! :woohoo:

[Lynn5700]

Sounds like a lot of fun girl!!!!! YAY

[hmdavid]

The Universal trip sounds fun!!!

[jenny105]

:thumbsup2 Glad you're sticking with WL! You're right, there are so many options. I wish I had the money to stay at everyone resort at least once! :rotfl:

Your schedule looks niiiicee. Lot's of VIP stuff in there. We like that. :rolleyes1:lmao:

I really cannot wait for this TR! :woohoo:

WL is going to be beautiful, I'm sure. My goal for WDW is to stay in every resort on propery at least one.

I can't wait to write the TR! :rotfl: That means I went on my trip! lol

Sounds like a lot of fun girl!!!!! YAY

I know!! :woohoo::yay::banana:

The Universal trip sounds fun!!!

They are going to wish they didn't allow me to take this trip. :rotfl: I'm going to be so annoying about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter!

[princess_momma]

Universal is great! Admittedly, it's no Disney, but it's a lot of fun and the Spiderman ride is the BEST! I'm going to be asking them a million questions about HP land. :thumbsup2

I couldn't figure out why it was so much cheaper! I knew something couldn't be right. :rotfl:

I'll have to watch for your Universal TR...the only thing is, from my kinda browsing over online is that its not as baby friendly in general as Disney? Thats why I'm waiting.

Maybe somehow I'll get an adult only trip next year for HP land. :love:

[jenny105]

I'll have to watch for your Universal TR...the only thing is, from my kinda browsing over online is that its not as baby friendly in general as Disney? Thats why I'm waiting.

Maybe somehow I'll get an adult only trip next year for HP land. :love:

We can do a DIS meet for HP land! :thumbsup2

I can see where people could say it's not as baby-friendly. There is a kid's area in each park: Dr. Seuss and Woody Woodpecker's Kid Zone. But overall...not so much. The gripe I have about Universal is that they have people who walk around and try to get you to participate in market research for random things. It's really annoying!

[Rora]

We can do a DIS meet for HP land! :thumbsup2

I like this idea!!

[jenny105]

I like this idea!!

Ok me and Rora are in! Who else? :rotfl:

[princess_momma]

Ok me and Rora are in! Who else? :rotfl:

Oh me me me!!

[jenny105]

Oh me me me!!

Sounds good! :thumbsup2

[jenny105]

Quick question ladies:

Does anyone have a Vera Bradley bag? I was looking at the mini-hipster because I can get it for a great price. What will fit in there exactly? I really only need my camera, cash, KTTW card, and maybe some sunblock and my wallet & passport for when I have to check-in on the cruise. I was looking at the regular hipster and I think that may just be too big to lug around day after day.

Any feedback would be appreciated!

[stacikristine]

Quick question ladies:

Does anyone have a Vera Bradley bag? I was looking at the mini-hipster because I can get it for a great price. What will fit in there exactly? I really only need my camera, cash, KTTW card, and maybe some sunblock and my wallet & passport for when I have to check-in on the cruise. I was looking at the regular hipster and I think that may just be too big to lug around day after day.

Any feedback would be appreciated!

Hey Jenny! I bought a mini-hipster back in the spring. I LOVE it!! :goodvibes I've carried it around quite a bit, and I can fit my camera, pen/paper, IDs, cash, chapstick, and gum. You may or may not be able to carry your wallet depending on how big it is. Your passport will for sure fit though. I'm going to buy a regular hipster too and just pick which one to take based on where we're going and what I'll need that day. I love my Mini Hipster though! Here's a pic of mine:

http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp95/stacikristine/spring%20spurs%20stuff/09DBUandClothes030.jpg

[Rora]

Quick question ladies:

Does anyone have a Vera Bradley bag? I was looking at the mini-hipster because I can get it for a great price. What will fit in there exactly? I really only need my camera, cash, KTTW card, and maybe some sunblock and my wallet & passport for when I have to check-in on the cruise. I was looking at the regular hipster and I think that may just be too big to lug around day after day.

Any feedback would be appreciated!
I have too many Vera Bags. I have the old Hipster (it's bigger than both the mini and the hipster that's out now) and I can fit my life into it- plane tickets, KTTW, camera, wallet, passport, iPod, etc.

From what I've heard and what I know about Vera, you'll be able to fit everything you need in the mini, but if you're worried, go to a place that sells them, bring all your stuff and see how it fits!

Good luck! They are having an exclusive online sale- check it out!

[jenny105]

Hey Jenny! I bought a mini-hipster back in the spring. I LOVE it!! :goodvibes I've carried it around quite a bit, and I can fit my camera, pen/paper, IDs, cash, chapstick, and gum. You may or may not be able to carry your wallet depending on how big it is. Your passport will for sure fit though. I'm going to buy a regular hipster too and just pick which one to take based on where we're going and what I'll need that day. I love my Mini Hipster though! Here's a pic of mine:

http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp95/stacikristine/spring%20spurs%20stuff/09DBUandClothes030.jpg

Thanks for the feedback! Basically what you described is what I'll need to carry around the park. As for the port, I'm thinking I'm only going to need my passport and I'm going to be carrying around a tote anyway for my FE gifts so...I don't think I need to go big. I think I'm going to get the Riviera Blue pattern. It's on sale for $16!

I have too many Vera Bags. I have the old Hipster (it's bigger than both the mini and the hipster that's out now) and I can fit my life into it- plane tickets, KTTW, camera, wallet, passport, iPod, etc.

From what I've heard and what I know about Vera, you'll be able to fit everything you need in the mini, but if you're worried, go to a place that sells them, bring all your stuff and see how it fits!

Good luck! They are having an exclusive online sale- check it out!

I think I'm going to go with the mini. If I have expendable cash before the trip, I'll get the hipster too. Why not? ;) As of right now though, the mini is just what I need.

[WDWRocksMySocks]

Ooh, I'm in for a HP DIS meet next year! I can't wait for them to finish the HP area over at IOA!

Be careful, Vera Bradley is incredibly addictive!! I started out with the "Little Besty" and then it spiraled out of control. :rotfl: I now have three bags. My idea was to just go online and get one for our trip. :rolleyes1

[jenny105]

Ooh, I'm in for a HP DIS meet next year! I can't wait for them to finish the HP area over at IOA!

Be careful, Vera Bradley is incredibly addictive!! I started out with the "Little Besty" and then it spiraled out of control. :rotfl: I now have three bags. My idea was to just go online and get one for our trip. :rolleyes1

Ok, we got four for the DIS HP trip! :) When I go out to Universal for work, I'm going to snap as many pictures as they allow (if any!) of the HP area. And ask a million questions. Promise.

I never noticed Vera Bradley bags before I joined the DIS. Now I see them EVERYWHERE! I have one of the mini-zip wallets and now I'm branching out to the bag. :rotfl:

[WDWRocksMySocks]

Ooh, can't wait to see the HP pictures!!

I was the same way. In fact, I swore I would NEVER buy one of those bags. Now, I have three. :rolleyes1

[Lynn5700]

Um I'm coming to this Dis meet in HP land lol!!!

I think the bag posted will be great for you Jenny. I love VB!!

[jenny105]

Ooh, can't wait to see the HP pictures!!

I was the same way. In fact, I swore I would NEVER buy one of those bags. Now, I have three. :rolleyes1

You need to go to VB Anonymous. :rotfl:

Um I'm coming to this Dis meet in HP land lol!!!

I think the bag posted will be great for you Jenny. I love VB!!

I knew you'd be in, Lynn! lol

I think I'm going to make my first VB bag purchase next week! :rotfl:

[Rora]

Ok, we got four for the DIS HP trip! :) When I go out to Universal for work, I'm going to snap as many pictures as they allow (if any!) of the HP area. And ask a million questions. Promise.

You need to get a hidden camera and put it somewhere on you so even if they won't let you take pictures, you'll be sneaky and still get them!! ::yes::

[jenny105]

You need to get a hidden camera and put it somewhere on you so even if they won't let you take pictures, you'll be sneaky and still get them!! ::yes::

I need to get one of those tiny video cameras and attach it to my shirt or something! :rotfl:

[Lynn5700]

OOOH you have to sneak off and get some pictures!!!

[jenny105]

OOOH you have to sneak off and get some pictures!!!

I'll try! I was there in November and saw a little of what was done but it didn't look like much. I'm hoping things look a little more like Hogwarts by now!

[DSNYGRL_JKS2006]

Hey girl, its the crazy travel girl!! :lmao: Sorry:rolleyes:

I love your PTR and omg its almost 1 month until you get to go.. I can't believe how close my bf's and I trip is!! October!!!:yay:

Sorry I am so late jumping into your thread, I have read it all up until now but never posted: *The Wildnerness Lodge* I can't sell that place enough, theres not enough words to decribe how wonderful and great the resort is.

That by far is my favorite resort, in fact:idea: last July 2008, my boyfriend and I stayed there... OMG SO romantic!!! It was for his 21st bday.. we couldn't afford the "courtyard view" of the pool and everything, so I called them for the next best thing.. believe it or not you can actually get a view from your hotel/porch to see the contemporary and the castle .. its kinda through the trees but still an AWESOME and cool kept secret.. we were on the 6th floor (the highest floor) and had a wonderful view of Wishes fireworks and saw the monorail coming out of the Contemp. pretty neat.. but it was so nice because I called up explaning it was his bday and they gave us that view.. room was also immediately available upon arrival too!!! :cool1: sooo awesome!

But anyways--I fell in love w/ this resort going here as a kid growing up and then eventually when my parents got the DVC we stayed at the villas.. another amazing part of WL!

I love that place so much.. that the first night I arrived in Orlando.. for the Disney College Program.. I had my car.. so after unpacking in my apartment I drove over to WL and had dinner LOL!! by myself.. haha..

Theres not enough to say about that place.. and its def. my boyfriends and I's favorite resort next to the Animal Kingdom Lodge..(its very similiar too in some ways.. thats why I think we love it because of the connection the 2 have)..

But all in all.. WL awesome.. mainly because its def. romantic and great for couples! It was so hard going there when I did the college program because couldnt stand how romantic it was and how bad I wanted to find *MY* prince charming.. well all my dreams came true.. after I finished the college program from May 2006-August 2006,I returned home and met my wonderful boyfriend and future husband. and it will be our 3 years anniver. October 22, 2009!:)

sorry for the long-winded message!! :upsidedow

[jenny105]

Hey girl, its the crazy travel girl!! :lmao: Sorry:rolleyes:

I love your PTR and omg its almost 1 month until you get to go.. I can't believe how close my bf's and I trip is!! October!!!:yay:

Sorry I am so late jumping into your thread, I have read it all up until now but never posted: *The Wildnerness Lodge* I can't sell that place enough, theres not enough words to decribe how wonderful and great the resort is.

That by far is my favorite resort, in fact:idea: last July 2008, my boyfriend and I stayed there... OMG SO romantic!!! It was for his 21st bday.. we couldn't afford the "courtyard view" of the pool and everything, so I called them for the next best thing.. believe it or not you can actually get a view from your hotel/porch to see the contemporary and the castle .. its kinda through the trees but still an AWESOME and cool kept secret.. we were on the 6th floor (the highest floor) and had a wonderful view of Wishes fireworks and saw the monorail coming out of the Contemp. pretty neat.. but it was so nice because I called up explaning it was his bday and they gave us that view.. room was also immediately available upon arrival too!!! :cool1: sooo awesome!

But anyways--I fell in love w/ this resort going here as a kid growing up and then eventually when my parents got the DVC we stayed at the villas.. another amazing part of WL!

I love that place so much.. that the first night I arrived in Orlando.. for the Disney College Program.. I had my car.. so after unpacking in my apartment I drove over to WL and had dinner LOL!! by myself.. haha..

Theres not enough to say about that place.. and its def. my boyfriends and I's favorite resort next to the Animal Kingdom Lodge..(its very similiar too in some ways.. thats why I think we love it because of the connection the 2 have)..

But all in all.. WL awesome.. mainly because its def. romantic and great for couples! It was so hard going there when I did the college program because couldnt stand how romantic it was and how bad I wanted to find *MY* prince charming.. well all my dreams came true.. after I finished the college program from May 2006-August 2006,I returned home and met my wonderful boyfriend and future husband. and it will be our 3 years anniver. October 22, 2009!:)

sorry for the long-winded message!! :upsidedow


Hey girl! Welcome to my PTR! :)

I absolutely fell in love with WL as soon as I saw the pictures of it. From what everyone has said about it, I'm SO glad I picked it. I love the decor of the lobby and the pool area looks beautiful. I've heard nothing but good things about WCC (we have a breakfast ADR there the morning of the cruise! :yay:). I love that it's right on the lake so we can take the water taxi over to MK. I prefer that over the buses even though it may take a little longer. And we have a sea raycer voucher that I definitely want to use at that resort! We've never rented one of those before so it should be interesting. Hope I don't go overboard. :rotfl:

I have to call up and request inner courtyard view. I've heard that some of them are views of the villas. I wouldn't mind that but I just like the pool area a lot and would like to have a room overlooking that.

Didn't the same guy who designed WL design AKL? I guess I picked the two resorts that are everyone's favorites! LOL.

I can't wait! :banana:

Are you and your boyfriend going to Disney for your 3 year anniversary? :)

[DSNYGRL_JKS2006]

Hey girl! Welcome to my PTR! :)

I absolutely fell in love with WL as soon as I saw the pictures of it. From what everyone has said about it, I'm SO glad I picked it. I love the decor of the lobby and the pool area looks beautiful. I've heard nothing but good things about WCC (we have a breakfast ADR there the morning of the cruise! :yay:). I love that it's right on the lake so we can take the water taxi over to MK. I prefer that over the buses even though it may take a little longer. And we have a sea raycer voucher that I definitely want to use at that resort! We've never rented one of those before so it should be interesting. Hope I don't go overboard. :rotfl:

I have to call up and request inner courtyard view. I've heard that some of them are views of the villas. I wouldn't mind that but I just like the pool area a lot and would like to have a room overlooking that.

Didn't the same guy who designed WL design AKL? I guess I picked the two resorts that are everyone's favorites! LOL.

I can't wait! :banana:

Are you and your boyfriend going to Disney for your 3 year anniversary? :)


Hey!! Yes thats one of the "What will you be celebrating" lol :rotfl: celebrations that are going on for our stay *October 29-November 5, 2009*
Our 3 year anniversary is October 22, 2009, so thats close enough haha about7 days--so we will be celebrating it down there!:yay:
Also-October 31(Halloween) is my 24th birthday!! :woohoo: LOL
This is our 3rd Disney trip together--our first trip was Sept. 2007-All Star's..our 2nd trip was July 2008 Wildnerness Lodge and now our 3rd trip(so far Port Orleans French Quarter-but most likely we'll have to downgrade because of $$ to All Stars-no biggie I love it there too!)
hmm and ohhh yesss...:lovestruc..I hope this is when hes popping the question hehe.. I know its coming I just dont know when.. it might not happen for $$ reasons(this October) etc. We already talked about our date.. 12/22/12(Saturday too!)... because 22 is for our anniver. we thought it would be so romantic to have a XMAS time wedding, we would get married on Sat. 12/22 and we would remain home for XMAS and New Years and do our DisneyMoon in January 2013, right after New Years! we thought that was a great idea...

I am also a certified wedding planner and so let me tell you I have all my plans already.. for example we will do a XMAS tree for where people will bring their gifts and place them under.. on that xmas tree it will be mainly Disney themed along with firefighting theme as well! I'm still trying to think of something for our "card" box.. so yeah thats just PART of all my plans hehe well our plans... :upsidedow

But OMG i am sooooo excited.. and really its closer than we think.. when we started planning LAST July LOL right after our trip we thought "OMG its gonna take forever to get to next October 2009.." now its like 2 months away.. and I almost want a TAD more time because I need more $$ haha!

[DSNYGRL_JKS2006]

LOL I gotta stop writing long posts :lmao: sorry about that hehe!

I wanted to comment on the Vera Bradley bag--awesome idea.. I LOVE Vera Bradley and I am going to get myself a new piece soon! The best part is they are SO much more affordable then any other designer bag and honestly so much nicer!!!!

Here are my favorites(colors):
-Bali Gold
http://www.verabradley.com/App_Common/Images/Colors/Signature/BaliGold.png
-Cupcakes Pink
http://www.verabradley.com/App_common/Images/Colors/CupcakesPink.png
-Raspberry Fizz
http://www.verabradley.com/App_Common/Images/Colors/003.jpg
-Java Blue
http://www.verabradley.com/App_common/Images/Colors/10.jpg

My favorite bag type is:
#1 *ON THE GO*
http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/VeraBradley/10076020?$240x210$

ALSO the hipster idea you have is great.. heres the regular hipster:
http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/VeraBradley/10447003?$240x210$
Heres the mini-hipster I found:
http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/VeraBradley/10334026?$240x210$

All this Vera Bradley thinking makes me want to do a huge Vera shopping trip... not until payday.. haha.:laughing:

[jenny105]

Hey!! Yes thats one of the "What will you be celebrating" lol :rotfl: celebrations that are going on for our stay *October 29-November 5, 2009*
Our 3 year anniversary is October 22, 2009, so thats close enough haha about7 days--so we will be celebrating it down there!:yay:
Also-October 31(Halloween) is my 24th birthday!! :woohoo: LOL
This is our 3rd Disney trip together--our first trip was Sept. 2007-All Star's..our 2nd trip was July 2008 Wildnerness Lodge and now our 3rd trip(so far Port Orleans French Quarter-but most likely we'll have to downgrade because of $$ to All Stars-no biggie I love it there too!)
hmm and ohhh yesss...:lovestruc..I hope this is when hes popping the question hehe.. I know its coming I just dont know when.. it might not happen for $$ reasons(this October) etc. We already talked about our date.. 12/22/12(Saturday too!)... because 22 is for our anniver. we thought it would be so romantic to have a XMAS time wedding, we would get married on Sat. 12/22 and we would remain home for XMAS and New Years and do our DisneyMoon in January 2013, right after New Years! we thought that was a great idea...

I am also a certified wedding planner and so let me tell you I have all my plans already.. for example we will do a XMAS tree for where people will bring their gifts and place them under.. on that xmas tree it will be mainly Disney themed along with firefighting theme as well! I'm still trying to think of something for our "card" box.. so yeah thats just PART of all my plans hehe well our plans... :upsidedow

But OMG i am sooooo excited.. and really its closer than we think.. when we started planning LAST July LOL right after our trip we thought "OMG its gonna take forever to get to next October 2009.." now its like 2 months away.. and I almost want a TAD more time because I need more $$ haha!

Awesome! My birthday is October 5th. Our trip is right before it. I wanted to go on my birthday but since we wanted to do DCL, it didn't really work out that way. Oh well. I'll celebrate a couple weeks early. ;)

I love the idea you have for your wedding! The christmas tree/wedding gift idea is great! I'm going to have to hire you when (and if lol) I get married. :) Did you ever try to get a job doing that?

I know what you mean about the trip just creeping up on you. I booked in Sept of 08 and can't believe it is now less than 2 months away!

I think I'm going to purchase the mini-hipster today! The one I saw is in Riveria Blue. It's discounted because I guess it's a "retired" color. I'll post it later!

I read your PM. I'm waiting to answer til I get home because my resume is on that computer. I'm on my work computer at the moment!

[DSNYGRL_JKS2006]

Awesome! My birthday is October 5th. Our trip is right before it. I wanted to go on my birthday but since we wanted to do DCL, it didn't really work out that way. Oh well. I'll celebrate a couple weeks early. ;)

I love the idea you have for your wedding! The christmas tree/wedding gift idea is great! I'm going to have to hire you when (and if lol) I get married. :) Did you ever try to get a job doing that?

I know what you mean about the trip just creeping up on you. I booked in Sept of 08 and can't believe it is now less than 2 months away!

I think I'm going to purchase the mini-hipster today! The one I saw is in Riveria Blue. It's discounted because I guess it's a "retired" color. I'll post it later!

I read your PM. I'm waiting to answer til I get home because my resume is on that computer. I'm on my work computer at the moment!

Hey!! Ha were both at work right now.. :rolleyes1 except I'd rather be where YOU are haha :laughing: I would so LOVE to help you with your wedding when you get married, just let me know! :) OMG girl i've tried everything to do with weddings in my area, its soo hard.. when I took the Wedding Planner Certification course it was EXCELLENT! They advised if we wanted to start on our OWN work for ourselves, it would literally cost $6,000 to start a business-thats only a start-up amount! :scared1: That would be do-able if I didn't have school loans,car loans etc! But I would LOVE to do Weddings for a living.. my goal is IF me and my boyfriend can ever afford to move to Orlando/Disney.. I would love to work for the Wedding Pavillion at the Grand Flo', having my wedding certificatino would be GREAT for me to get in ALSO because I am a past cast member and I am elidgible for rehire. So thats an option!

I REALLY appreciate you sending me that later, I'll check my messages tonight.. like I said if its easier to send it to my email you can : WeddingGirLKatie@yahoo.com

Thanks! Have a great rest of the day at work.. ill be floating on here til I get out at 4pm.. lalala :tiptoe:

[DSNYGRL_JKS2006]

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I think I'm going to purchase the mini-hipster today! The one I saw is in Riveria Blue. It's discounted because I guess it's a "retired" color. I'll post it later!


Awesome! Can't wait to see .. now do you purchase through the Vera Bradley website or in person.. its nice I know of 2 stores near me that sell them.. a nice collection of them too!! I got some of my pieces from those stores...

[jenny105]

Hey!! Ha were both at work right now.. :rolleyes1 except I'd rather be where YOU are haha :laughing: I would so LOVE to help you with your wedding when you get married, just let me know! :) OMG girl i've tried everything to do with weddings in my area, its soo hard.. when I took the Wedding Planner Certification course it was EXCELLENT! They advised if we wanted to start on our OWN work for ourselves, it would literally cost $6,000 to start a business-thats only a start-up amount! :scared1: That would be do-able if I didn't have school loans,car loans etc! But I would LOVE to do Weddings for a living.. my goal is IF me and my boyfriend can ever afford to move to Orlando/Disney.. I would love to work for the Wedding Pavillion at the Grand Flo', having my wedding certificatino would be GREAT for me to get in ALSO because I am a past cast member and I am elidgible for rehire. So thats an option!

I REALLY appreciate you sending me that later, I'll check my messages tonight.. like I said if its easier to send it to my email you can : WeddingGirLKatie@yahoo.com

Thanks! Have a great rest of the day at work.. ill be floating on here til I get out at 4pm.. lalala :tiptoe:


This is how I kill my down time at work. They can't say it's not work related! LOL.

That'd be AWESOME if you got a job at the Wedding Pavillion. You'd be in your glory. :) I eventually want to move to Florida too someday but I don't have the funds right now. Plus the job market down there is terrible.

I get my Vera Bradley bags right off the site. They are having a sale right now. I can get the mini hipster for under $25!

I will definitely send you the resume later on tonight!

[Rora]

JENNY!! Mini-hipster on sale today only for $18!!

http://www.verabradley.com/Site/Store/ProductDetail.aspx?dept=400&sku=10334%3a8
Hope this wasn't already posted!

[jenny105]

JENNY!! Mini-hipster on sale today only for $18!!

http://www.verabradley.com/Site/Store/ProductDetail.aspx?dept=400&sku=10334%3a8
Hope this wasn't already posted!

You are the BEST!!! :thumbsup2

[DSNYGRL_JKS2006]

JENNY!! Mini-hipster on sale today only for $18!!

http://www.verabradley.com/Site/Store/ProductDetail.aspx?dept=400&sku=10334%3a8
Hope this wasn't already posted!


OMG Rora I just got a beep on my phone that tells me I have an email and it was from the Vera Bradley website :laughing: yes I signed u for Vera updates LOL 60% OFF like you said about $18!! It was so funny because we were just talking about that Jenny about how you are going to order one today! GREAT TIMING!! :thumbsup2

[jenny105]

OMG Rora I just got a beep on my phone that tells me I have an email and it was from the Vera Bradley website :laughing: yes I signed u for Vera updates LOL 60% OFF like you said about $18!! It was so funny because we were just talking about that Jenny about how you are going to order one today! GREAT TIMING!! :thumbsup2

I got one! :)

http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/VeraBradley/10334018?$240x210$

[Rora]

Adorable!!!

I can't feed my Vera addiction any more.. already have the Hipster, don't let me buy the mini!!!

[jenny105]

Adorable!!!

I can't feed my Vera addiction any more.. already have the Hipster, don't let me buy the mini!!!

Well it IS on sale, Rora. :rolleyes1

[Rora]

Well it IS on sale, Rora. :rolleyes1
You enabler! Another reason we're friends..:rotfl:

I do love the pattern you got!!

[jenny105]

You enabler! Another reason we're friends..:rotfl:

I do love the pattern you got!!

I was going back and forth between that pattern and a darker blue one (I forget the name). That one matches a bunch of clothes I got though. :rotfl:

[DSNYGRL_JKS2006]

I got one! :)

http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/VeraBradley/10334018?$240x210$

Hey! I love that bag/pattern nice choice!:cool1:

[princess_momma]

:lmao: you guys are funny.

[jenny105]

Hey! I love that bag/pattern nice choice!:cool1:

Thanks! :)

:lmao: you guys are funny.

Am I a clown to you? :rotfl:

[jenny105]

Good news! Le Cellier's availability has opened up a bit and I was able to get a lunch reservation there for 2:05 on 9/23! :yay: I would have preferred dinner but I'll take what I can get. I was thinking I wasn't going to be able to go there at all. I've been dying to try it. Thanks to Karen (karentan) for the heads up! :thumbsup2 Cheddar cheese soup (in 90 degree weather!) here I come!

[m_kasch]

Jenny, I am a major Vera Bradley addict!! You will see lots of Vera from me when we are on the cruise!! I have the weekender bag, which i'll use for my carryon, in bali gold. I also have the laptop bag and a large cosmetics bag in the same color. I have three purses (1 betsey, 1 little betsey, and one hipster) in different colors, and wallets to match!! Oh, and I got a towel for my birthday in pink cupcake. My stepmom got me hooked on the stuff, LOL!! :goodvibes

[jenny105]

Jenny, I am a major Vera Bradley addict!! You will see lots of Vera from me when we are on the cruise!! I have the weekender bag, which i'll use for my carryon, in bali gold. I also have the laptop bag and a large cosmetics bag in the same color. I have three purses (1 betsey, 1 little betsey, and one hipster) in different colors, and wallets to match!! Oh, and I got a towel for my birthday in pink cupcake. My stepmom got me hooked on the stuff, LOL!! :goodvibes

Wow! You need to go to VB Anonymous or something lol. A lot of it is really cute. So far I have the little mini-zip wallet and my mini-hipster is on the way. I think I'll get a new bag for every vacation. ;)

[disneygirlinnj]

congrats on le cellier!! :) I saw a few opened up and I was hoping a bunch of DISers would snatch them up!

[Rora]

Yes!! I'm so excited you got it! Cheddar soup is soo good!

[jenny105]

congrats on le cellier!! :) I saw a few opened up and I was hoping a bunch of DISers would snatch them up!

Thanks! :woohoo:

Yes!! I'm so excited you got it! Cheddar soup is soo good!

I've heard all great things about it. They are going to have it at the F&WF cart too!

[princess_momma]

Am I a clown to you? :rotfl:

yes. :laughing: but clowns are supposed to entertain people right? and you do a good job of that! :lmao:

I've heard all great things about it. They are going to have it at the F&WF cart too!

I could've gotten a ressie at Le Cellier...but my mom choose Rose and Crown over it. :confused3 Clearly she is NOT a Diser!! (I think its because she plans on getting steak at like over half the places we go and wanted fish and chips instead of another steakhouse.)

I really wanted to try the cheddar cheese soup and now I'm all sorts of disappointed beacuse I'm going before the F&WF so I can't even get it at the cart. :sad1: Some clown you are!! Getting me all down like that!!


haha jk! :goodvibes I love your TR...its so fun!

[Lynn5700]

Jenny that's awesome!! Have you ever benn to Le Cellier? They have the best mashed potoatoes!!!

I love the VB bag! Love that pattern!

[jenny105]

yes. :laughing: but clowns are supposed to entertain people right? and you do a good job of that! :lmao:

I could've gotten a ressie at Le Cellier...but my mom choose Rose and Crown over it. :confused3 Clearly she is NOT a Diser!! (I think its because she plans on getting steak at like over half the places we go and wanted fish and chips instead of another steakhouse.)

I really wanted to try the cheddar cheese soup and now I'm all sorts of disappointed beacuse I'm going before the F&WF so I can't even get it at the cart. :sad1: Some clown you are!! Getting me all down like that!!


haha jk! :goodvibes I love your TR...its so fun!

Thanks! :clown:

Aw, sorry! I'll pack some soup up and send it your way. I don't know how good it will be once you get it but it's the thought that counts right? :rotfl: My family wants me to box up the pierogies from the Poland station! :rotfl2: We'll see about that one!

Jenny that's awesome!! Have you ever benn to Le Cellier? They have the best mashed potoatoes!!!

I love the VB bag! Love that pattern!

No, I've never been to Le Cellier. I'm so excited because I've heard GREAT things about it from all over the DIS. :yay:

It matches most of my outfits! :rotfl:

[BippityBoo]

Subbing!! I am so excited to find your TR! We want to stay at the WL, go to Le'Cellier, and go on a cruise during one of our next visits! I can not wait to see how you like them all!!:goodvibes

[BippityBoo]

One more thing :) How did you get the upgrade to the WL? Did you have to pay for it, or is there a trick I dont know about;) I am sure it is in your TR, but I can not find it!!! Thanks!!!

[jenny105]

Subbing!! I am so excited to find your TR! We want to stay at the WL, go to Le'Cellier, and go on a cruise during one of our next visits! I can not wait to see how you like them all!!:goodvibes

One more thing :) How did you get the upgrade to the WL? Did you have to pay for it, or is there a trick I dont know about;) I am sure it is in your TR, but I can not find it!!! Thanks!!!

I can't wait to tell you all about it! :):yay:

I work in a travel agency and got a TA discount for WL. It basically slashed the price of the ticket and the room rate in half. I happened to see it on Disney's TA website and jumped on it. I just had to pay the difference of the package I orginally had (staying at POR) and the new package. It wasn't much! I wish it were something for the general public but unfortunately, it's not. :guilty:

[princess_momma]

Aw, sorry! I'll pack some soup up and send it your way. I don't know how good it will be once you get it but it's the thought that counts right? :rotfl: My family wants me to box up the pierogies from the Poland station! :rotfl2: We'll see about that one!


What a lovely idea!! I would love to get some soup in the mail!! I wonder why there aren't TONS of mail order soup companies?! I'm sure they'd make TONS of money!!

[jenny105]

What a lovely idea!! I would love to get some soup in the mail!! I wonder why there aren't TONS of mail order soup companies?! I'm sure they'd make TONS of money!!

:rotfl2:

[jenny105]

We are at the 52 day mark! I figured I'll start posting my daily plans since August is right around the corner! :yay: Tomorrow I can say 'I'm going to Disney next month!'

We'll be driving into Florida from NJ (:scared1:). No big deal, we've done the drive before. We're going to be starting out on Sept 19th in the morning, I'm thinking around 8 or 9. We'll be driving down to the outskirts of Savannah, GA which is about a 11-12 hour ride. We have a reservation at a Fairfield Inn near the Savannah Airport. I'm hoping to get there by 10pm, 11 the absolute latest. We'll get some much needed zzzzzz's and then....OFF TO DISNEY!

DISNEY DAY 1

Savannah is about a 3 1/2 to 4 hour drive from Disney. I'm hoping to leave the hotel in the 8 am - 9 am range and make it to Disney World by 1.

We'll check into the Wilderness Lodge :banana: and if the room is ready, go and check it out, maybe do a little unpacking. I want to walk around the hotel a bit, find Humphrey and rub his nose for pixie dust, maybe grab a quick lunch and take pictures. Then it will be off to...

DHS!

I'm hoping to get there by 3 so we can catch the Pixar parade but we have two days planned here so if we miss it that day, we'll see it the other. We have dinner reservations at Sci-Fi at 5:40 and later we'll be going to see Fantasmic. I haven't seen it in a couple years so I'm looking forward to it!

If we're not too exhausted, MK has EMH that night til midnight and we'll be swinging by there. If not, we're going to try to get back to WL to see the Water Pageant Parade. I've never seen it!

Then it's off to bed to rest up for the early wake up call the next morning! Stay tuned...:)

[crocko]

Awesome, sounds like you're gonna have a fun and busy Day 1.

That's the way to do Disney!!

[jenny105]

Awesome, sounds like you're gonna have a fun and busy Day 1.

That's the way to do Disney!!

Exactly! You have to keep busy if you want to see (almost) everything!

[Rora]

Jenny, I am so excited about this trip (I feel like I'm going too! :laughing:)!!!!

Your plan looks great but you're going to be pooped. Sleep in the car! :)

Wow, the trip is so soon--let me know if you still want to get together while you're in my home state!! I'll be about 1 1/2 hours away.

[jenny105]

Jenny, I am so excited about this trip (I feel like I'm going too! :laughing:)!!!!

Your plan looks great but you're going to be pooped. Sleep in the car! :)

Wow, the trip is so soon--let me know if you still want to get together while you're in my home state!! I'll be about 1 1/2 hours away.

You should, I've been telling you about this trip long enough! :rotfl:

We're always tired when we do Disney but we jam-pack our days there. We're used to it!

If you want to meet up, me and my tablemates are going to Ohana's for dinner around 8:30 the night of the 21st. We made two reservations. So far there are 8 of us going. We're also planning on going to Jellyroll's on the 23rd. Let me know if you want to come along! That'd be fun!

[DSNYGRL_JKS2006]

Hey Girl!!! Everything sounds great so far.. Ohhhh dont worry me and my boyfriend are driving as well!! we did this back in September 2007 as well-not a big deal either!! I love I-95 (minus traffic in DC and stupid construction) that was the thing to do back in the day .. drive down.. hit the rest stops and welcome centers and "South Of the Border".. haha. :laughing: We flew last July 2008.. let me tell you I'm not the flying not.. never ever... and 9-11 made it worse!:sad1: But yeah I didnt care for our flight DOWN or BACK outta Philly last year.. first off our 8:20am flight ended up being a 10:20am flight cuz get this.. they needed a "MISSING/BROKEN PART" for the door of the plane.. yeaaah ok that makes me feel sooo good:lmao: so they delayed our 1st day at Disney.. and on our flight home.. we are sitting on the runway at MCO and they said we are "sitting on the runway for a brief time due to lightening in the area" and let me tell you there was a NASTY NASTY storm.. well 5 mins later we go to take off.. I started freaking out and squeezing my DBF's hand because that storm didnt move an inch and still yet there was lightening all around.. well we had an awful flight home.. anyways thats my story haha sorry!!!!!

Back to your details so far.. everything sounds good!!!
I keep forgetting your only a state away neighbor!!! in NJ! i'm in PA! :goodvibes haha.... i look forward to reading more!!!!
So far I didn't get a call back from the store manager, Carol, of AAA Phillipsburgh, like I said I left her a voicemail saying I filled the online application along w/ my resume attached.. and if theres anything else I can do I said, please give me a call.. I said I would love to come out to the store and meet her and personally drop off a "paper" resume.. so hmm we'll see.. im worried.. :confused:

[jenny105]

Hey Girl!!! Everything sounds great so far.. Ohhhh dont worry me and my boyfriend are driving as well!! we did this back in September 2007 as well-not a big deal either!! I love I-95 (minus traffic in DC and stupid construction) that was the thing to do back in the day .. drive down.. hit the rest stops and welcome centers and "South Of the Border".. haha. :laughing: We flew last July 2008.. let me tell you I'm not the flying not.. never ever... and 9-11 made it worse!:sad1: But yeah I didnt care for our flight DOWN or BACK outta Philly last year.. first off our 8:20am flight ended up being a 10:20am flight cuz get this.. they needed a "MISSING/BROKEN PART" for the door of the plane.. yeaaah ok that makes me feel sooo good:lmao: so they delayed our 1st day at Disney.. and on our flight home.. we are sitting on the runway at MCO and they said we are "sitting on the runway for a brief time due to lightening in the area" and let me tell you there was a NASTY NASTY storm.. well 5 mins later we go to take off.. I started freaking out and squeezing my DBF's hand because that storm didnt move an inch and still yet there was lightening all around.. well we had an awful flight home.. anyways thats my story haha sorry!!!!!

Back to your details so far.. everything sounds good!!!
I keep forgetting your only a state away neighbor!!! in NJ! i'm in PA! :goodvibes haha.... i look forward to reading more!!!!
So far I didn't get a call back from the store manager, Carol, of AAA Phillipsburgh, like I said I left her a voicemail saying I filled the online application along w/ my resume attached.. and if theres anything else I can do I said, please give me a call.. I said I would love to come out to the store and meet her and personally drop off a "paper" resume.. so hmm we'll see.. im worried.. :confused:


Hi! This will be the 3rd time we're driving down to Disney. The first time, we drove straight through. Never again. Second time we stopped on the way down but not on the way back. This time we're stopping both ways! We've learned! :rotfl: I really don't mind the drive. It's an extra day but it's must more cost efficient!

I'm not a fan of flying either. I have to have a pre-flight drink if I do. Not really a great idea if I have to fly out at 8 am or some other ridiculously early time. :rotfl2: I would have been REALLY freaked out if I was in that lightning storm!! :scared1: And a MISSING PART? Oh, hell to the no! I would have been looking for a car at that point!

Maybe just stop in the Phillipsburg office when you have time? Couldn't hurt, right?

[DSNYGRL_JKS2006]

Hi! This will be the 3rd time we're driving down to Disney. The first time, we drove straight through. Never again. Second time we stopped on the way down but not on the way back. This time we're stopping both ways! We've learned! :rotfl: I really don't mind the drive. It's an extra day but it's must more cost efficient!

I'm not a fan of flying either. I have to have a pre-flight drink if I do. Not really a great idea if I have to fly out at 8 am or some other ridiculously early time. :rotfl2: I would have been REALLY freaked out if I was in that lightning storm!! :scared1: And a MISSING PART? Oh, hell to the no! I would have been looking for a car at that point!

Maybe just stop in the Phillipsburg office when you have time? Couldn't hurt, right?

Yeah thats so true about cost efficient with the economy the way it is.. so that is exactly why we are driving-that the cost of roundtrip tickets haha.. and of course because WE correction *I* hate flying.. my boyfriend LOVES it !! :rotfl:

Yeah I'll probably end up stopping in for a "follow-Up" nah.. cant hurt at all.. I'll prob wait a 'week' so i'll prob go in around Weds/Thurs time?

[jenny105]

Yeah thats so true about cost efficient with the economy the way it is.. so that is exactly why we are driving-that the cost of roundtrip tickets haha.. and of course because WE correction *I* hate flying.. my boyfriend LOVES it !! :rotfl:

Yeah I'll probably end up stopping in for a "follow-Up" nah.. cant hurt at all.. I'll prob wait a 'week' so i'll prob go in around Weds/Thurs time?

The cost of flying is ridiculous. Last year I paid $130 for roundtrip airfare and didn't have to worry about baggage fees. This year it's over $200 each round trip, plus baggage fees, plus transportation from the hotel to the port. No thanks!

Let me know how it goes!!! Good luck!

[jenny105]

Since we're now in August and I can say 'I'm going to Disney next month!' :yay: I decided to post my Day 2 plans to celebrate. :) 49 days to go!

Disney Day 2

This will be an early wake up day. We have a breakfast ADR at 8:10 for...the Tusker House! I'm looking forward to this a lot. I've never done a character breakfast before and since Donald is one of my favorites...I chose this one! It's one of the few opportunities to see Daisy as well.

After breakfast, we'll be spending the day at Animal Kingdom of course. We'll probably do Kilamanjaro first and then head over to Everest, then walk around and do the other rides/attractions and probably see Lion King and Nemo if we have time. Lunch will be counter service but I'm not sure where yet. I'm not familiar with the CS places in AK. I think Yak & Yeti has a CS place next to the main restaurant, so maybe there. Or the new picnic in the park option they have. Any suggestions?

We'll probably be leaving AK around 3 or 4 and head back over to WL. I want to swim for awhile and hang out & relax. We have a dinner ADR at Ohana's for 8:20 with my tablemates on the cruise. It's our pre-pre-cruise meet. ;) I'm sure we'll be exhausted after this day so it's off to bed to prepare for another jam-packed Disney day! :)

[DSNYGRL_JKS2006]

Since we're now in August and I can say 'I'm going to Disney next month!' :yay: I decided to post my Day 2 plans to celebrate. :) 49 days to go!

Disney Day 2

This will be an early wake up day. We have a breakfast ADR at 8:10 for...the Tusker House! I'm looking forward to this a lot. I've never done a character breakfast before and since Donald is one of my favorites...I chose this one! It's one of the few opportunities to see Daisy as well.

After breakfast, we'll be spending the day at Animal Kingdom of course. We'll probably do Kilamanjaro first and then head over to Everest, then walk around and do the other rides/attractions and probably see Lion King and Nemo if we have time. Lunch will be counter service but I'm not sure where yet. I'm not familiar with the CS places in AK. I think Yak & Yeti has a CS place next to the main restaurant, so maybe there. Or the new picnic in the park option they have. Any suggestions?

We'll probably be leaving AK around 3 or 4 and head back over to WL. I want to swim for awhile and hang out & relax. We have a dinner ADR at Ohana's for 8:20 with my tablemates on the cruise. It's our pre-pre-cruise meet. ;) I'm sure we'll be exhausted after this day so it's off to bed to prepare for another jam-packed Disney day! :)


Day 2 sounds great--you'll love the Tusker House! As for the Counter Services in the AK, I would suggest from my BF's and I's experience:
->Pizzafari
->Restaurantosaurus
->Flame Tree BBQ

All those are counter services, and I have eaten at each of them 100 times haha! between when I worked there in 2006 and when my BF and I went on vaca.
Out of all of those I would suggest Pizzafari--the least crowded, Restaurantorsaurus gets INSANE at lunch time haha.. esp. since they sell McDonald's feature items such as the chicken nuggets and fries... so alot of families come in there.. Flame Tree BBQ def. good as well! So thats a tough choice :confused3

[karentan]

i think we're either going to go for flame tree or the picnic in the park.......
although the chicken wings from one of the snack stands are to die for too.... and gary loves his turkey legs!

[disneygirlinnj]

great first 2 days! we're trying tusker house too on our AK day... :) can't wait!

[Rora]

Love Day 2!!!

It looks like it will be a bit more relaxing and you have some nice ADRs in there! Please please please get a picture with of Donald and Daisy. This is the only place where they can be found together in a resturant! Plus, I'd love to see them in their safari clothes! Cute!

As far as counter service goes, I would try picnic in the park! It looks fun and more relaxed. But you can do no wrong with the counter service at AK!

[jenny105]

Day 2 sounds great--you'll love the Tusker House! As for the Counter Services in the AK, I would suggest from my BF's and I's experience:
->Pizzafari
->Restaurantosaurus
->Flame Tree BBQ

All those are counter services, and I have eaten at each of them 100 times haha! between when I worked there in 2006 and when my BF and I went on vaca.
Out of all of those I would suggest Pizzafari--the least crowded, Restaurantorsaurus gets INSANE at lunch time haha.. esp. since they sell McDonald's feature items such as the chicken nuggets and fries... so alot of families come in there.. Flame Tree BBQ def. good as well! So thats a tough choice :confused3

Thanks for the suggestions! I've heard of all those places but have never tried any of them. In fact, I can't remember ever eating CS at AK in all the times I've been there. I can only remember going to Yak & Yeti. Strange. We had to have eaten there somewhere lol. I think it was somewhere in Dinoland. :confused3

i think we're either going to go for flame tree or the picnic in the park.......
although the chicken wings from one of the snack stands are to die for too.... and gary loves his turkey legs!

I can't do the turkey legs! Those things are huge. :rotfl: If I see Gary with one, I'm snapping a pic of him!

great first 2 days! we're trying tusker house too on our AK day... :) can't wait!

I hope the food is good! I don't usually eat big breakfasts but I'm planning on it that day! :thumbsup2

Love Day 2!!!

It looks like it will be a bit more relaxing and you have some nice ADRs in there! Please please please get a picture with of Donald and Daisy. This is the only place where they can be found together in a resturant! Plus, I'd love to see them in their safari clothes! Cute!

As far as counter service goes, I would try picnic in the park! It looks fun and more relaxed. But you can do no wrong with the counter service at AK!

I promise to get a picture of Donald and Daisy!

I was thinking of picnic in the park, if they dropped it down to 2 people. I believe when they first rolled it out it was 3 CS credits. I'll have to check on that.

Did you see my post about Ohana's and Jellyrolls?

[Lynn5700]

Hey! Day 2 sounds great!!

I have only been to Flame Tree, and love it!!!!

I can't wait to hear how you like Tusker House breakfast!!

[crocko]

Yay for Day 2....this is the day we might possibly run into each other.

[princess_momma]

We are at the 52 day mark! I figured I'll start posting my daily plans since August is right around the corner! :yay: Tomorrow I can say 'I'm going to Disney next month!'


OMG this cracks me up like no other...like all last week my mom and I would be like "on saturday, we can say 'I'm going to Disney next month'! And we said the same thing as you on Friday...then when we called each other on Saturday morning, the first thing that we said to each other was "guess what?! I'm going to Disney World next month!!"

If you want to meet up, me and my tablemates are going to Ohana's for dinner around 8:30 the night of the 21st. We made two reservations. So far there are 8 of us going. We're also planning on going to Jellyroll's on the 23rd. Let me know if you want to come along! That'd be fun!

:sad2: I wish I was going the same time as you guys!

[jenny105]

Hey! Day 2 sounds great!!

I have only been to Flame Tree, and love it!!!!

I can't wait to hear how you like Tusker House breakfast!!

I've heard good things about Flame Tree.

I will tell you all about Tusker House! I'll take plenty of Donald pictures for Tim! ;)

Yay for Day 2....this is the day we might possibly run into each other.

Maybe I'll see you at Tusker House on the way out! :)

OMG this cracks me up like no other...like all last week my mom and I would be like "on saturday, we can say 'I'm going to Disney next month'! And we said the same thing as you on Friday...then when we called each other on Saturday morning, the first thing that we said to each other was "guess what?! I'm going to Disney World next month!!"

:sad2: I wish I was going the same time as you guys!

:rotfl: Everyone on my cruise meet thread posted that on Saturday. We're going to be there so soon! I remember when I booked and it was like a year away...

I wish you were going then too! We could have a huge DIS meet!

[princess_momma]

:rotfl: Everyone on my cruise meet thread posted that on Saturday. We're going to be there so soon! I remember when I booked and it was like a year away...

I wish you were going then too! We could have a huge DIS meet!


I think I have to stop coming to your thread. I keep getting all sad and jealous when I come here. I want to go on a cruise so bad....:sad1:

I suppose I can just live vicariously through you! :rolleyes:

[jenny105]

I think I have to stop coming to your thread. I keep getting all sad and jealous when I come here. I want to go on a cruise so bad....:sad1:

I suppose I can just live vicariously through you! :rolleyes:

I'll take lots of pictures and maybe some video so you can feel like your on the ship. It'll be like one of those virtual reality things. :rotfl:

[DSNYGRL_JKS2006]

:lmao: Speaking of the cruise.. I want to get the live camera/cruise video through my TV up here.. haha you'll see what I mean in your stateroom they have a "disney channel" like they do at the resort on the TV's that has nice music playing, the activities of the day,gives you live picture of the bridge of the boat etc. I wanna see that all the time from home.. oh yeah my favorite was when they flashed the map of where you were out at sea.. exactly how far from land...how fast your going etc. I've been on the DCL 4 times!! 3 times Eastern and 1 time Western.. LOVED them all!!!

PS-how yah doing Jenny--omg so far one of my references that I put down for the job I had that interview for the other day.. Strayer.. she said she got a call!! So i'm hoping thats a REAL good sign--in your opinion if they call references on me like that, do I have the job you think???:) but yeah I was so excited when the person I put for my reference emailed me!!

[jenny105]

:lmao: Speaking of the cruise.. I want to get the live camera/cruise video through my TV up here.. haha you'll see what I mean in your stateroom they have a "disney channe" like they do at the resort on the TV's that has nice music playing, the activities of the day,gives you live picture of the bridge of the boat etc. I wanna see that all the time from home.. oh yeah my favorite was when they flashed the map of where you were out at sea.. exactly how far from land...how fast your going etc. I've been on the DCL 4 times!! 3 times Eastern and 1 time Western.. LOVED them all!!!

I'll videotape it for you, Katie! That way you can watch it whenever you want. :rotfl: They have a channel like that on RCCL and NCL too. The bridge has it's own channel on those cruise lines. I always wondered if people just sat in there room and just watched that all day. Walk outside! :rotfl2:

[DSNYGRL_JKS2006]

I'll videotape it for you, Katie! That way you can watch it whenever you want. :rotfl: They have a channel like that on RCCL and NCL too. The bridge has it's own channel on those cruise lines. I always wondered if people just sat in there room and just watched that all day. Walk outside! :rotfl2:

LOL sorry I edited my last post and put this:
PS-how yah doing Jenny--omg so far one of my references that I put down for the job I had that interview for the other day.. Strayer.. she said she got a call!! So i'm hoping thats a REAL good sign--in your opinion if they call references on me like that, do I have the job you think??? but yeah I was so excited when the person I put for my reference emailed me!!

LOL yeah walk outside!! I just found it relaxing to turn it on in the morning and look out the front that way AND the best part was falling asleep to that channel--EXCEPT lol when it go to the bridge channel you couldnt see a THING hahahaa. no headlights on the boat:lmao:

[jenny105]

LOL sorry I edited my last post and put this:
PS-how yah doing Jenny--omg so far one of my references that I put down for the job I had that interview for the other day.. Strayer.. she said she got a call!! So i'm hoping thats a REAL good sign--in your opinion if they call references on me like that, do I have the job you think??? but yeah I was so excited when the person I put for my reference emailed me!!

LOL yeah walk outside!! I just found it relaxing to turn it on in the morning and look out the front that way AND the best part was falling asleep to that channel--EXCEPT lol when it go to the bridge channel you couldnt see a THING hahahaa. no headlights on the boat:lmao:

Awesome! That's definitely a good sign! They wouldn't be checking your references if they weren't interested in hiring you. When I got hired here, I had two interviews and then they checked my references and then...I was hired! Keep me posted. :)

Oh yeah at night, you couldn't see ANYTHING on that channel. I was always like 'What is the post of this??' :rotfl:

[DSNYGRL_JKS2006]

Awesome! That's definitely a good sign! They wouldn't be checking your references if they weren't interested in hiring you. When I got hired here, I had two interviews and then they checked my references and then...I was hired! Keep me posted. :)

Oh yeah at night, you couldn't see ANYTHING on that channel. I was always like 'What is the post of this??' :rotfl:

Aww thanks!!:goodvibes Hmm would you know how long a background check takes.. it probably all depends though--I went in for the interview last Weds. 7/29.. and its Tues 8/4.

I'm just wondering if hes waiting on the results of that-which are beyond clean and clear! haha.. but this reference person was called yesterday morning--this guy is KILLING ME with waiting in suspence! :eek: LOL I keep staring at my phone at work-obviously not answering it HERE :lmao: LOL but hoping to see that magic # and listen to the voicemail.. my suspense is unreal!!!!!

Since tomorrow will be 1 week from the interview.. is it a "good" idea to call and follow-up or email? or should I let it ago at least til the end of this week...

LOL sorry for my questions.. I appreciate your help..

[jenny105]

Aww thanks!!:goodvibes Hmm would you know how long a background check takes.. it probably all depends though--I went in for the interview last Weds. 7/29.. and its Tues 8/4.

I'm just wondering if hes waiting on the results of that-which are beyond clean and clear! haha.. but this reference person was called yesterday morning--this guy is KILLING ME with waiting in suspence! :eek: LOL I keep staring at my phone at work-obviously not answering it HERE :lmao: LOL but hoping to see that magic # and listen to the voicemail.. my suspense is unreal!!!!!

Since tomorrow will be 1 week from the interview.. is it a "good" idea to call and follow-up or email? or should I let it ago at least til the end of this week...

LOL sorry for my questions.. I appreciate your help..

My whole hiring process took about 2 weeks. I went for 2 interviews in the span of a week and then was called and said I had the job, pending my background check and references were good. If he's already checking these things then I would give it til the end of the week for a phone call. If he doesn't get back to you by then, call for a follow-up. It shows your interested and it puts him on the spot. :rotfl: I hope you get it! It seems like it's headed that way!

[jenny105]

Disney Day 3

After a good night's rest at WL, we'll be waking early again to get to rope drop at DHS. Gotta do TSM! Half the day will be spent here, doing things we didn't get to do on day 1. Since DBf is a huge Toy Story fan, we're going to have lunch at Pizza Planet. :) If we didn't see the Pixar parade on Day 1, we'll see it this day and then head over to...

MAGIC KINGDOM!

My favorite park of all. :) Last trip, we went to this park once a day! I will never get sick of it.

Anyway, tonight is the night for MNSSHP! I am so excited about this. I've never been before and I'm looking forward to the parade, Hallowishes, candy, and photo ops with the characters in costume!

We'll probably eat at Pecos Bill's or Cosmic Ray's that night. Pecos Bill's is tradition and I've never been to Cosmic Ray's! I've heard good things though. One thing we have to do, what we always do, ride Splash Mountain and BTMRR during the day and then again late at night. Two totally different experiences!

I think I'm most excited about this day. :)

After the party, I'm sure we'll be EXHAUSTED so it's back to WL and off to dreamland!

45 days to go!!!

[crocko]

Studios (with tons of Pixar) followed by partying at the Magic Kingdom?

Awesome!

[jenny105]

Studios (with tons of Pixar) followed by partying at the Magic Kingdom?

Awesome!

You can't go wrong with that combination! ;)

[DSNYGRL_JKS2006]

Disney Day 3

After a good night's rest at WL, we'll be waking early again to get to rope drop at DHS. Gotta do TSM! Half the day will be spent here, doing things we didn't get to do on day 1. Since DBf is a huge Toy Story fan, we're going to have lunch at Pizza Planet. :) If we didn't see the Pixar parade on Day 1, we'll see it this day and then head over to...

MAGIC KINGDOM!

My favorite park of all. :) Last trip, we went to this park once a day! I will never get sick of it.

Anyway, tonight is the night for MNSSHP! I am so excited about this. I've never been before and I'm looking forward to the parade, Hallowishes, candy, and photo ops with the characters in costume!

We'll probably eat at Pecos Bill's or Cosmic Ray's that night. Pecos Bill's is tradition and I've never been to Cosmic Ray's! I've heard good things though. One thing we have to do, what we always do, ride Splash Mountain and BTMRR during the day and then again late at night. Two totally different experiences!

I think I'm most excited about this day. :)

After the party, I'm sure we'll be EXHAUSTED so it's back to WL and off to dreamland!

45 days to go!!!


YAY girl only 45 days to go!!!!!:yay:That is soo exciting.. my boyfriend and I have been finalizing our dining plans!!! Everything is pretty set! Other than that.. nice update on the MK day!

Hows work going?? Have alot of Disney clients? :earsboy:

Sorry I keep talking about this consistently .. only because I have been working my BUTTTTT off to get myself a job( i know i know, tons of people have been telling me to be HAPPY i have a job!) but no.. unfortuantely i'm not one of those people who can adapt to just having a "job" I need something I enjoy doing and thats "ME" i dont have to LOVE my job lol but still... its hard to explain..

BUT update:
so far no call back from that interview I had on Weds. 7/29.. he said he would def. contact me next week.. which now today is Friday 8/7:sad1: ... SO the only good thing from this week was hearing from one of my references who emailed me saying the guy called on Monday 8/3... so I kindly called and left a very nice and short message and asked for a return call.. so far no call back.. i'll be worried by the end of today that I dont have it:(
But see I have mixed up and down roller coaster feelings about this: maybe hes now waiting JUST on my background check.. AND maybe since he hasn't called me to tell me the position is filled, i should have a chance.. but then again he hasnt even called when he SAID he would on top of not returning my voicemail...:guilty:
soo.. on top of that I made a 2nd call to AAA and the office manager of Phillipsburgh( i know i know I keep saying I go personally and I probably will--unfortunately i had to get 4 brand new tires on my car and just i'm insanely busy).. it kinda stinks because I hope that wouldn't make a big difference.. I have left 2 voicemails on the managers vmail.. and i applied via online with my resume and the job is still listed.. so who knows:confused3

I apologize for ranting on about this Jenny and to the others reading.. this job change is a HUGE thing for me right now and very important to me that I get another job.. so its kinda hard to understand why i'm whining so much haha.. sorry :rolleyes:

but yay! cant wait to read more... i'm so excited for you ... having only 40 some days!!!:woohoo:

[jenny105]

YAY girl only 45 days to go!!!!!:yay:That is soo exciting.. my boyfriend and I have been finalizing our dining plans!!! Everything is pretty set! Other than that.. nice update on the MK day!

Hows work going?? Have alot of Disney clients? :earsboy:

Sorry I keep talking about this consistently .. only because I have been working my BUTTTTT off to get myself a job( i know i know, tons of people have been telling me to be HAPPY i have a job!) but no.. unfortuantely i'm not one of those people who can adapt to just having a "job" I need something I enjoy doing and thats "ME" i dont have to LOVE my job lol but still... its hard to explain..

BUT update:
so far no call back from that interview I had on Weds. 7/29.. he said he would def. contact me next week.. which now today is Friday 8/7:sad1: ... SO the only good thing from this week was hearing from one of my references who emailed me saying the guy called on Monday 8/3... so I kindly called and left a very nice and short message and asked for a return call.. so far no call back.. i'll be worried by the end of today that I dont have it:(
But see I have mixed up and down roller coaster feelings about this: maybe hes now waiting JUST on my background check.. AND maybe since he hasn't called me to tell me the position is filled, i should have a chance.. but then again he hasnt even called when he SAID he would on top of not returning my voicemail...:guilty:
soo.. on top of that I made a 2nd call to AAA and the office manager of Phillipsburgh( i know i know I keep saying I go personally and I probably will--unfortunately i had to get 4 brand new tires on my car and just i'm insanely busy).. it kinda stinks because I hope that wouldn't make a big difference.. I have left 2 voicemails on the managers vmail.. and i applied via online with my resume and the job is still listed.. so who knows:confused3

I apologize for ranting on about this Jenny and to the others reading.. this job change is a HUGE thing for me right now and very important to me that I get another job.. so its kinda hard to understand why i'm whining so much haha.. sorry :rolleyes:

but yay! cant wait to read more... i'm so excited for you ... having only 40 some days!!!:woohoo:


Work is ok. It's been quiet this week. We'll probably pick up more closer to Labor Day. We were insanely busy in the weeks surrounding the 4th of July. I hope it picks up, I need to make my quotas!

I have lots of Disney clients who I am corresponding via email with. I have 5 families traveling this month and a new client who wants to book a vacation for next summer. She wanted a quote on the Villas but I can't get to that information yet cause it's DVC only right now. I don't think the client understands the difference between resort and villas, that they are two separate things. :confused3

That is so frustrating that no one is giving you an answer!! It sounded promising that he called a reference but did he fall off the face of the earth after that?? Maybe he's been busy in meetings or out of the office. I really hope you hear back soon, from either of the places. It's hard work finding a new job, especially with everything going on right now. I know it wil pay off for you though. :hug:

You can vent all you want! Don't apologize! It's ok to hijack my thread ;), I do it to other people's. I highjacked Lynn's with the whole NSYNC/BSB war. :rotfl:

44 days to go! :banana:

[DSNYGRL_JKS2006]

Work is ok. It's been quiet this week. We'll probably pick up more closer to Labor Day. We were insanely busy in the weeks surrounding the 4th of July. I hope it picks up, I need to make my quotas!

I have lots of Disney clients who I am corresponding via email with. I have 5 families traveling this month and a new client who wants to book a vacation for next summer. She wanted a quote on the Villas but I can't get to that information yet cause it's DVC only right now. I don't think the client understands the difference between resort and villas, that they are two separate things. :confused3

That is so frustrating that no one is giving you an answer!! It sounded promising that he called a reference but did he fall off the face of the earth after that?? Maybe he's been busy in meetings or out of the office. I really hope you hear back soon, from either of the places. It's hard work finding a new job, especially with everything going on right now. I know it wil pay off for you though. :hug:

You can vent all you want! Don't apologize! It's ok to hijack my thread ;), I do it to other people's. I highjacked Lynn's with the whole NSYNC/BSB war. :rotfl:

44 days to go! :banana:


AWW thanks girl!:goodvibes I appreciate again the kind words and thoughts and definitley POSITIVE thinking haha... because I am loosing that quite fast :sad2: You couldn't have put it better about falling off the face of the earth! Thats pretty much what happened--Mon. 8/3 was good YAY getting an email from the one person I had as a reference.. she even said " I know you will do well and don't let me down!:laughing:" but yeah .. ever since then..downhill.. nada, nothing.. so i'm trying to relax LOL hopefully hes out of the office-though when I left him a voicemail around 3pm yesterday he said he was in the office, but not able to get to his phone. Like I said maybe its the background check holding it up... :confused3

OMG! Your so right about people not understanding the difference between the RESORT and VILLAS. Like the Wilderness Lodge--they have villas etc. But yeah you'll pick up.. esp. now with the new offers out for Disney to use between now and XMAS time..
hey girl I would TOTALLY use you to help plan and guide us through the AAA process:upsidedow.. to bad we don't live closer or in Jersey..

Hmm other than that.. yesss I totally remembered the BSB/NSYNC discussion that was awesome! LOL I posted that pic of me my boyfriend and Brian Littrell .. and the recent BSB interaction I had was a concert in October 2008that was INSANELY awesome.. although no more Kevin:sad1:

[crocko]

Don't know what's going on in your case, but I've learned that companies definitely don't have the same "schedule" during an interview process as you will.

Back in 2006, I had phone interviews with Disney Corporate and between phone calls, it felt like an eternity elapsed. The process from first reply to my resume submission and the actual job offer ended up being almost exactly 2 months.

So...hang in there!!

[stacikristine]

Days 2 and 3 look GREAT!!! :thumbsup2

As far as CS restaurants in AK go, we're going to either Pizzafari (I hear the sandwiches and breadsticks are great and the pizza is pretty good) or the new picnic option (now that they have it for 2 people). I ate at Flame Tree BBQ in 06, and it was really good, but something about BBQ and heat didn't settle right with me....


You will LOVE MNSSHP!!! :goodvibes It is so much fun! I can't wait to hear how much you both love it.

We're getting SO close! Great plans!!

[jenny105]

AWW thanks girl!:goodvibes I appreciate again the kind words and thoughts and definitley POSITIVE thinking haha... because I am loosing that quite fast :sad2: You couldn't have put it better about falling off the face of the earth! Thats pretty much what happened--Mon. 8/3 was good YAY getting an email from the one person I had as a reference.. she even said " I know you will do well and don't let me down!:laughing:" but yeah .. ever since then..downhill.. nada, nothing.. so i'm trying to relax LOL hopefully hes out of the office-though when I left him a voicemail around 3pm yesterday he said he was in the office, but not able to get to his phone. Like I said maybe its the background check holding it up... :confused3

OMG! Your so right about people not understanding the difference between the RESORT and VILLAS. Like the Wilderness Lodge--they have villas etc. But yeah you'll pick up.. esp. now with the new offers out for Disney to use between now and XMAS time..
hey girl I would TOTALLY use you to help plan and guide us through the AAA process:upsidedow.. to bad we don't live closer or in Jersey..

Hmm other than that.. yesss I totally remembered the BSB/NSYNC discussion that was awesome! LOL I posted that pic of me my boyfriend and Brian Littrell .. and the recent BSB interaction I had was a concert in October 2008that was INSANELY awesome.. although no more Kevin:sad1:


Keep your chin up! :goodvibes Sending positive vibes your way! The process can seem like it takes forever sometimes. I thought for sure I wasn't going to get the job now because I didn't hear back right away but I did. Think happy thoughts. :)

Don't know what's going on in your case, but I've learned that companies definitely don't have the same "schedule" during an interview process as you will.

Back in 2006, I had phone interviews with Disney Corporate and between phone calls, it felt like an eternity elapsed. The process from first reply to my resume submission and the actual job offer ended up being almost exactly 2 months.

So...hang in there!!

He's absolutely right!! You never know what can happen a week from now. The situation may be totally different and we could be congratulating you on a new job!

Days 2 and 3 look GREAT!!! :thumbsup2

As far as CS restaurants in AK go, we're going to either Pizzafari (I hear the sandwiches and breadsticks are great and the pizza is pretty good) or the new picnic option (now that they have it for 2 people). I ate at Flame Tree BBQ in 06, and it was really good, but something about BBQ and heat didn't settle right with me....


You will LOVE MNSSHP!!! :goodvibes It is so much fun! I can't wait to hear how much you both love it.

We're getting SO close! Great plans!!

They have it for 2 people?? Yay! That makes me so happy. I definitely think I want to try it. :)

Are you going to MNSSHP? I may have asked but I forgot!

[DSNYGRL_JKS2006]

Don't know what's going on in your case, but I've learned that companies definitely don't have the same "schedule" during an interview process as you will.

Back in 2006, I had phone interviews with Disney Corporate and between phone calls, it felt like an eternity elapsed. The process from first reply to my resume submission and the actual job offer ended up being almost exactly 2 months.

So...hang in there!!


AWW thanks.. this job i'm trying to get is a 'college/education' job.. at a local University.. so its educational field( in the office setting-admissions secretary..not faculty/teaching).. not sure what the process and how long it is for educational institutes...

Thank you ! :flower3:

[Rora]

So excited for Magic Kingdom day and MNSSHP!!! Woo!

Day 3 looks great, Jenny!

[jenny105]

So excited for Magic Kingdom day and MNSSHP!!! Woo!

Day 3 looks great, Jenny!

I am SO excited for MNSSHP! I love the parties and I love being at MK late at night. :) 6 more weeks!

[jenny105]

6 weeks to go! Hopefully, at this time I will be checking into WL or very close to getting there, since we're driving. 5 weeks until I'm at Universal for "work." ;) I'll be lounging at the HRH, waiting until everyone else for the fam gets in. I put together my FEs for the cruise. I'm not going to say what I put in them because some people from my cruise thread read this. But it's lots of little fun things I picked up and I hope everyone likes them! I think they're cute. :) Anyway...

DISNEY DAY 4!

So this day is....Epcot Day! We have the waterpark option on our ticket and I really want to do the waterparks and haven't decided if we'll go to Blizzard Beach this morning. I'm leaning more toward no since we have a 2 pm ADR for Le Cellier! I'm so excited about this because I've heard GREAT things about that restaurant. Originally, I could not get a reservation at all but last week I checked (thanks again Karen!) and was able to get a reservation. I would have preferred dinner but hey, beggars can't be choosers right? I'm happy to be going at all.

This will be day 1 of Epcot since we're planning on a day post-cruise to check out the F&WF. This day we'll start out in Future World, do our favorites: TestTrack, Soarin, Nemo, Spaceship Earth, and whatever else we have time for before lunch. After lunch we'll do the rest and hang out around World Showcase and take pictures and sample margaritas. ;) I'm thinking about doing dinner at Sunshine Seasons and then getting some ice cream at Beaches n Cream.

After that, we'll be meeting up with our cruise tablemates again for some fun and drinks at Jellyrolls! I've never been here so I'm really looking forward to it. I love dueling piano places! I think I must have gone to Pat O'Brien's in Universal last year every night! So I'm sure this will be tons of fun. :) After that, we'll head back over to Epcot and hang out for EMH. Then it will be back to WL for our last night there :guilty: but the next day we're CRUISIN! :cool2:

42 days to go!

[DSNYGRL_JKS2006]

6 weeks to go! Hopefully, at this time I will be checking into WL or very close to getting there, since we're driving. 5 weeks until I'm at Universal for "work." ;) I'll be lounging at the HRH, waiting until everyone else for the fam gets in. I put together my FEs for the cruise. I'm not going to say what I put in them because some people from my cruise thread read this. But it's lots of little fun things I picked up and I hope everyone likes them! I think they're cute. :) Anyway...

DISNEY DAY 4!

So this day is....Epcot Day! We have the waterpark option on our ticket and I really want to do the waterparks and haven't decided if we'll go to Blizzard Beach this morning. I'm leaning more toward no since we have a 2 pm ADR for Le Cellier! I'm so excited about this because I've heard GREAT things about that restaurant. Originally, I could not get a reservation at all but last week I checked (thanks again Karen!) and was able to get a reservation. I would have preferred dinner but hey, beggars can't be choosers right? I'm happy to be going at all.

This will be day 1 of Epcot since we're planning on a day post-cruise to check out the F&WF. This day we'll start out in Future World, do our favorites: TestTrack, Soarin, Nemo, Spaceship Earth, and whatever else we have time for before lunch. After lunch we'll do the rest and hang out around World Showcase and take pictures and sample margaritas. ;) I'm thinking about doing dinner at Sunshine Seasons and then getting some ice cream at Beaches n Cream.

After that, we'll be meeting up with our cruise tablemates again for some fun and drinks at Jellyrolls! I've never been here so I'm really looking forward to it. I love dueling piano places! I think I must have gone to Pat O'Brien's in Universal last year every night! So I'm sure this will be tons of fun. :) After that, we'll head back over to Epcot and hang out for EMH. Then it will be back to WL for our last night there :guilty: but the next day we're CRUISIN! :cool2:

42 days to go!

Hey Jenny! Everything sounds great! You'll love JellyRoll's .. great atmosphere.. alot of fun!
You'll abousoutely love the DCL! I've been on it 4 times.. 3 Eastern .. 1 Western.. everything about it is amazing! YAY for 42 days girl!!!:dance3:
How are yah today!?

[karentan]

yay for day 4!!

[jenny105]

Hey Jenny! Everything sounds great! You'll love JellyRoll's .. great atmosphere.. alot of fun!
You'll abousoutely love the DCL! I've been on it 4 times.. 3 Eastern .. 1 Western.. everything about it is amazing! YAY for 42 days girl!!!:dance3:
How are yah today!?

I've heard you can request songs and try to stump the pianists. I'm a big NKOTB fan so I'll probably be requesting those songs! Or maybe U2! I've been waiting for them to tour again for 4 years and when they're in my area...I'll be in Florida! :sad2: Can't be too upset though, I'll be cruising to the Bahamas that night!

I'm good today! I have a cold so this weekend, I've just been hanging out. I'm re-reading the Harry Potter series. I got halfway through the first book yesterday. :rotfl:

How are you??

yay for day 4!!

:yay::woohoo::banana:

[DSNYGRL_JKS2006]

I've heard you can request songs and try to stump the pianists. I'm a big NKOTB fan so I'll probably be requesting those songs! Or maybe U2! I've been waiting for them to tour again for 4 years and when they're in my area...I'll be in Florida! :sad2: Can't be too upset though, I'll be cruising to the Bahamas that night!

I'm good today! I have a cold so this weekend, I've just been hanging out. I'm re-reading the Harry Potter series. I got halfway through the first book yesterday. :rotfl:

How are you??



:yay::woohoo::banana:

aww--its getting torwards that season of cold/flu w/ the fall! well at least get that cold out of the way now before Disney! hehe..
See... I don't know what it is but I can't seem to get into Harry Potter or even begin to read the books haha.. everyones different I just never got into Harry Potter, or Twilight..:rolleyes:

Other than that i'm good.. im at work :faint: what else is new HAHA :)
Im just very anxious to get through today and look forward to tomorrow hopefully with some GREAT NEWS!!!:yay: If not i gotta work my butt off to get myself a good job and out of the place i'm in..

the weather is crappy here today, rainy, humid, stormy.. made me want to stay in bed.. i'm stuck here for another 5 hrs.. i'm definitley relaxing tonight--last night I found "Finding Nemo" on TV ABC .. omg i was so excited I caught it as it just started..

but WOW what a booooring day

Sunday=most boring day here...:fish:

[jenny105]

aww--its getting torwards that season of cold/flu w/ the fall! well at least get that cold out of the way now before Disney! hehe..
See... I don't know what it is but I can't seem to get into Harry Potter or even begin to read the books haha.. everyones different I just never got into Harry Potter, or Twilight..:rolleyes:

Other than that i'm good.. im at work :faint: what else is new HAHA :)
Im just very anxious to get through today and look forward to tomorrow hopefully with some GREAT NEWS!!!:yay: If not i gotta work my butt off to get myself a good job and out of the place i'm in..

the weather is crappy here today, rainy, humid, stormy.. made me want to stay in bed.. i'm stuck here for another 5 hrs.. i'm definitley relaxing tonight--last night I found "Finding Nemo" on TV ABC .. omg i was so excited I caught it as it just started..

but WOW what a booooring day

Sunday=most boring day here...:fish:

I always liked the Harry Potter movies but I only REALLY got into it last year. I bought the whole set of books and read them over the summer. After that, I was obsessed. I've read Twilight too. They're ok. They don't compared to Harry! I think I'm one of the few girls who cannot stand Edward Cullen! Rob Pattinson is cute but the character himself...UGH.

I watched some of Nemo yesterday too! I saw it was on ABC. :) That's my favorite Pixar movie.

I hope you hear from a job prospect tomorrow!!!!!! Good vibes :goodvibes

[Lynn5700]

Hi Jenny!! Day 4 sounds awesome!! Have you ever been to Beaches & Cream??? I want to try it, never been.

[DSNYGRL_JKS2006]

Hi Jenny!! Day 4 sounds awesome!! Have you ever been to Beaches & Cream??? I want to try it, never been.

sorry to help answer the question Lynn.. but Beaches and Cream is SOOO YUMMY!! its such a CUTE little place.. its very small inside. but a great atmosphere. its so fun.. reminds you a little of the 50's prime time cafe... we would always eat there growing up.... last year my bf and I tried going but got stuck in Epcot because of lightning. haha.. we thought it be a nice walk to the back of Epcot out and over to Y&B.. but yeh def. give it a try either to eat and ice cream. or even just ice cream... you can do 2 things.. you can sit down.. its table service.. or sit at the cute "soda fountain bar" area.. OR they have a line JUST for takeout.. its so romantic to go order some ice cream at the take out at night.. take it somewhere along the water on the benches.. or anywhere around the pool area its soo beautiful and peaceful at night!:lovestruc

[DSNYGRL_JKS2006]

Lynn-it would probably be so nice for you and your husband because you can look over to the spot where you got married from the shore at Y&B Club.. over to SBP.. and the Boardwalk.. I think they still have that rocking bench/chair on the beach front and definitley hammocks..

[jenny105]

Hi Jenny!! Day 4 sounds awesome!! Have you ever been to Beaches & Cream??? I want to try it, never been.

Hi Lynn! I've never been but it looks so cute! I saw a picture of the kitchen sink sundae. :scared1: Joe wants to try it but...I don't think so!! :rotfl: I can feel the ice cream headache now!

sorry to help answer the question Lynn.. but Beaches and Cream is SOOO YUMMY!! its such a CUTE little place.. its very small inside. but a great atmosphere. its so fun.. reminds you a little of the 50's prime time cafe... we would always eat there growing up.... last year my bf and I tried going but got stuck in Epcot because of lightning. haha.. we thought it be a nice walk to the back of Epcot out and over to Y&B.. but yeh def. give it a try either to eat and ice cream. or even just ice cream... you can do 2 things.. you can sit down.. its table service.. or sit at the cute "soda fountain bar" area.. OR they have a line JUST for takeout.. its so romantic to go order some ice cream at the take out at night.. take it somewhere along the water on the benches.. or anywhere around the pool area its soo beautiful and peaceful at night!:lovestruc

That's part of the reason I want to go there, the 50's theme. I love anything 50's inspired (loooove Johnny Rockets and Grease is one of my favorite movies EVER :rotfl:). I looked up the menu and everything looks YUMMY! I want to do exactly that: get ice cream and walk around the area. I've walked around the boardwalk side before but have never seen Y&B up close. That night is going to be so fun!!

[DSNYGRL_JKS2006]

Hi Lynn! I've never been but it looks so cute! I saw a picture of the kitchen sink sundae. :scared1: Joe wants to try it but...I don't think so!! :rotfl: I can feel the ice cream headache now!



That's part of the reason I want to go there, the 50's theme. I love anything 50's inspired (loooove Johnny Rockets and Grease is one of my favorite movies EVER :rotfl:). I looked up the menu and everything looks YUMMY! I want to do exactly that: get ice cream and walk around the area. I've walked around the boardwalk side before but have never seen Y&B up close. That night is going to be so fun!!

:lmao: LOL my boyfriend(John) said the same thing about the kitchen-sink we are SERIOUSLY thinking about ordering it..my boyfriend thought that would be neat.. haha $24.95 for ice cream :rotfl: I mean that would be cool.. I guess we can spoil ourselves with trying something that neat because our dining plan is pretty much freeeee .. so we have a little extra $(well no) lol .. to try it!! should be interesting i will take pics.. i will prob eat like 2 bites and be like.. um yeaaah ... im done!:laughing: ill try a little of everything..

[karentan]

we should all go to beaches and cream prior to jellyrolls and hit that kitchen sink!!! lol

[DSNYGRL_JKS2006]

we should all go to beaches and cream prior to jellyrolls and hit that kitchen sink!!! lol

:lmao: LOL! sounds good to meee!

[jenny105]

:lmao: LOL my boyfriend(John) said the same thing about the kitchen-sink we are SERIOUSLY thinking about ordering it..my boyfriend thought that would be neat.. haha $24.95 for ice cream :rotfl: I mean that would be cool.. I guess we can spoil ourselves with trying something that neat because our dining plan is pretty much freeeee .. so we have a little extra $(well no) lol .. to try it!! should be interesting i will take pics.. i will prob eat like 2 bites and be like.. um yeaaah ... im done!:laughing: ill try a little of everything..

When I read about it, I was like 'Hmmm, maybe we can try that' And then I saw a picture of it. :scared1::rotfl: I'd probably finish a scoop or two and be like 'Ok, that's enough!' :rotfl2:

we should all go to beaches and cream prior to jellyrolls and hit that kitchen sink!!! lol

Let's do it!!! We'll be nice and sick for the cruise the next morning. :rotfl:

[karentan]

sick from the ice cream, very sick from the goombay smashes, plus waves = not a good idea!!! lol

[disneygirlinnj]

sounds like a perfect day 4!!! :)

[jenny105]

sick from the ice cream, very sick from the goombay smashes, plus waves = not a good idea!!! lol

I can't wait to see the look we're going to get when all of us ask for goombay smashes. lol

sounds like a perfect day 4!!! :)

:woohoo: I saw your post! Awesome news on the flights!

[princess_momma]

You can vent all you want! Don't apologize! It's ok to hijack my thread ;), I do it to other people's. I highjacked Lynn's with the whole NSYNC/BSB war. :rotfl:


The battle of the boy bands hijack was super fun!! lol

Hmm other than that.. yesss I totally remembered the BSB/NSYNC discussion that was awesome! LOL I posted that pic of me my boyfriend and Brian Littrell .. and the recent BSB interaction I had was a concert in October 2008that was INSANELY awesome.. although no more Kevin:sad1:


Oh I didn't realize that was you!! I'm still so jealous!!

I've heard you can request songs and try to stump the pianists. I'm a big NKOTB fan so I'll probably be requesting those songs! Or maybe U2! I've been waiting for them to tour again for 4 years and when they're in my area...I'll be in Florida! :sad2: Can't be too upset though, I'll be cruising to the Bahamas that night!

I'm good today! I have a cold so this weekend, I've just been hanging out. I'm re-reading the Harry Potter series. I got halfway through the first book yesterday. :rotfl:


Bahaha maybe we could have everyone who hijacked Lynn's thread go and have a dueling boy band piano bar!! :lmao:

And I need to re-read the books. I read the first five and a half (never finished the 6th). I just finished watching all the movies though. Finally saw the 6th! It was quite interesting because I remembered some stuff but then towards the end, it was all new!! lol

I always liked the Harry Potter movies but I only REALLY got into it last year. I bought the whole set of books and read them over the summer. After that, I was obsessed. I've read Twilight too. They're ok. They don't compared to Harry! I think I'm one of the few girls who cannot stand Edward Cullen! Rob Pattinson is cute but the character himself...UGH.


I'm not obsessed with either, but I enjoy both and will see all the movies. I've read all of Twilight and already explained which HP I've read ;)

[stacikristine]

Day 4 sounds sooo great!! :thumbsup2 I can't believe our trips are getting closer and closer! And I REALLY can't wait to hear all about your cruise!

[jenny105]

Bahaha maybe we could have everyone who hijacked Lynn's thread go and have a dueling boy band piano bar!! :lmao:

I'm in! Who else wants to go?? :rotfl: I liked NSYNC and BSB was ok too but NKOTB kicks both their butts!!! :love:

Day 4 sounds sooo great!! :thumbsup2 I can't believe our trips are getting closer and closer! And I REALLY can't wait to hear all about your cruise!

I know!!! We're going to be there in 6 weeks! Can you believe it??

I will take extra pictures of the cruise because I've never been on DCL! I was looking through old pics last night and found a picture I took on a cruise a few years back. I was on the Norwegian Dawn and we were next to the Disney Wonder in port and I snapped a couple pics of it! :rotfl2: I remember saying 'I want to be on that ship one day!'

[crocko]

Yay for Day 4!

If you get over to Jellyrolls, would definitely love to hear about it.

[jenny105]

Yay for Day 4!

If you get over to Jellyrolls, would definitely love to hear about it.

I've never been there and I've always wanted to go so I'll definitely give you a full report. :thumbsup2

[jenny105]

We are in the 30s people! :yay::woohoo::banana:

DISNEY DAY 5

This is cruise day! :cool2:

We have an 8:45 ADR at WCC this morning. Prior to that we'll be packing up the car and after breakfast we'll check out of WL, get in the car, and head over to the port. I'm hoping to get there around 11:30. I want to at least beat the resort buses there.

Since I've never sailed with DCL before, I plan on spending the waiting time taking pictures of everything in the port. I know the characters come out for photo ops too so hopefully I can get a picture with them. Then it will be time to board the Disney Wonder! :banana:

I really don't know what to expect from this day lol. It's all new to me! I know we're going to have lunch of the ship, probably at the buffet so we can be outside. We're meeting up with DISers from our cruise thread meet at 2:30 by the Goofy Pool. We'll hang out, have a Goombay Smash ;), and then get to hear that wonderful horn and off we go!!

I think this is the day I'm most excited about because it's going to be a brand new experience! :yay:

36 Days to Go!

[crocko]

Cruise! Me = jealous.....can't wait to hear about the cruise/see some pictures

[karentan]

have a Goombay Smash ;)

just one??!! lol

sounds like you'll be doing exactly what i did last year, i took stupid amounts of photos of the terminal. just dont do what i did, fill the camera up with terminal and ship photos, then run out of memory at the start of the sailaway party :(

if you get there at 11.30 ish, chances are you wont have much of a wait in the port, they start boarding about 11.45, so by the time you check in you'll be ready to board!!

we're going to head to parrot cay again i think for lunch, i've heard that everyone heads up to deck 9, and BBB gets very crowded and its hard to find a seat. plus we enjoyed having a nice sit down lunch.

[stacikristine]

Ahhh!! So exciting! I really can't wait to hear ALL about the cruise! And what an awesome thing--you leave the parks to go on a cruise--then come back to the parks!! :thumbsup2:woohoo:

[jenny105]

My Disney documents came in today!!!!

:banana::yay::woohoo:

It makes the trip feel so much closer!!!!

[jenny105]

Cruise! Me = jealous.....can't wait to hear about the cruise/see some pictures

Promise I will take lots of pictures! Have you ever done a Disney cruise?

just one??!! lol

sounds like you'll be doing exactly what i did last year, i took stupid amounts of photos of the terminal. just dont do what i did, fill the camera up with terminal and ship photos, then run out of memory at the start of the sailaway party :(

if you get there at 11.30 ish, chances are you wont have much of a wait in the port, they start boarding about 11.45, so by the time you check in you'll be ready to board!!

we're going to head to parrot cay again i think for lunch, i've heard that everyone heads up to deck 9, and BBB gets very crowded and its hard to find a seat. plus we enjoyed having a nice sit down lunch.

Well, more than one...but no one on this thread knows that we're lushes! ;)

I'm sure I'll take pictures but I don't think I'll go overboard (no pun intended). I'm buying two memory cards so I think I'll have more than enough to last the trip. I don't take nearly as many pictures as most of the other DISers!

We'll check out BBB. If it's too crowded, we'll go down to Parrot Cay.

I can't wait!

Ahhh!! So exciting! I really can't wait to hear ALL about the cruise! And what an awesome thing--you leave the parks to go on a cruise--then come back to the parks!! :thumbsup2:woohoo:

:yay: They kick you off the ship EARLY and I didn't want to start the drive home that way so I tacked on two extra days after the cruise. :) That way we can get in more of Disney and when the ship docks, it won't be so...final.

The only thing I'm wondering is that I purchased a 7 day ticket with my WL nights...so do I keep using that card after the cruise when I'm staying at AKV? Will it work? I've never done that before lol.

[karentan]

i've posted the same thing below over on the meet thread but not sure which one you will read first so i'll put it in both :)

yes they should be fine for the AKL part. they'll expire 14 days from first use unless you've bought the non expiry option, but as long as you use them within the 14 days you'll be fine. however you will need to use your WL keycards to get access to the parks still, so you'll have to carry round the WL ones for the tickets and the AKL ones to get into your room.

[Rora]

SO EXCITED FOR CRUISE DAY!!

Jenny: this trip is going to be amazing. As a Castaway Cay member (DCL has all of my money and my soul, :laughing:) I recommend simply NOT having plans on the cruise and just relax. Make sure you do the fun classes, soak up every minute of the Animator's Palate, and spend your time lying by the adult pool.

I'm sure you know this being Ms. Travel Agent and all but you can board the ship before the actual boarding time. :)

[karentan]

I'm sure you know this being Ms. Travel Agent and all but you can board the ship before the actual boarding time. :)

huh??!! how?!!! (sorry i'm being nosy!!)

[jenny105]

SO EXCITED FOR CRUISE DAY!!

Jenny: this trip is going to be amazing. As a Castaway Cay member (DCL has all of my money and my soul, :laughing:) I recommend simply NOT having plans on the cruise and just relax. Make sure you do the fun classes, soak up every minute of the Animator's Palate, and spend your time lying by the adult pool.

I'm sure you know this being Ms. Travel Agent and all but you can board the ship before the actual boarding time. :)

I plan on relaxing! I don't have anything super planned. On Nassau Day we're going to go to Atlantis and Castaway Cay, we have the snorkel rentals. I'm looking forward to just hanging by the pool. I don't know about the adult pool though. I like to be in the middle of everything. :)

Nope, I didn't know that! How?

LOL at Karen!

[jenny105]

Disney Day 6

So on this day we'll be docking at Nassau, Bahamas. I've been there before and to be honest, I don't really care for it. Too many people trying to sell you things (including drugs). :scared: I was debating on staying on the ship this day but the waterpark at Atlantis was in the back of my mind. I refused to pay the price Disney was asking ($160 per person! :scared1:) but then I found out my cruisemate Mary booked a room at Comfort Suites, across the way from Atlantis. Comfort Suites lets you check in, get a wristband for Atlantis, and then check out all in the same transaction! Doing this was way less expensive than Disney's option so it's off to Atlantis we go! I can't wait to see what it's like, I've only seen it from afar. I hear the waterpark is amazing and I love aquariums so I can't wait to check that out as well. Should be fun! :cool2:


Universal has emailed me the "official" itinerary for my fam. Pretty neat because we get to see Blue Man Group, there is a "social gathering" at Rising Star (the karaoke bar!), we get to eat at Pastamore which I wanted to try last time but it was closed. Everyday starts at 8 am and ends at 9 pm so they're keeping us busy, busy, busy! I'm really looking forward to that as well. :)

But not as much as Disney. :rolleyes1

33 days to go!

[karentan]

8am to 9pm? thats a LONG day!! you'll need the holiday after that!!

[jenny105]

8am to 9pm? thats a LONG day!! you'll need the holiday after that!!

Yup! The two co-workers going with me want to go to CityWalk and party all night. No way! I'll go to Rising Star the night that it's in the itinerary but that's it. I'm saving my partying up for my REAL vacation. ;)

[karentan]

ohanas, jellyrolls, and a cruise..........

saving the partying for later may be a good idea......

[jenny105]

ohanas, jellyrolls, and a cruise..........

saving the partying for later may be a good idea......

Exactly. Work is reimbursing us for everything except alcohol. I wasn't planning on going and blowing through money on the Universal fam. I'm saving it all up to cut loose on the cruise. ;) Goombay Smash anyone?

[karentan]

hic! :drinking1:

[Lynn5700]

Disney Day 6

So on this day we'll be docking at Nassau, Bahamas. I've been there before and to be honest, I don't really care for it. Too many people trying to sell you things (including drugs). :scared: I was debating on staying on the ship this day but the waterpark at Atlantis was in the back of my mind. I refused to pay the price Disney was asking ($160 per person! :scared1:) but then I found out my cruisemate Mary booked a room at Comfort Suites, across the way from Atlantis. Comfort Suites lets you check in, get a wristband for Atlantis, and then check out all in the same transaction! Doing this was way less expensive than Disney's option so it's off to Atlantis we go! I can't wait to see what it's like, I've only seen it from afar. I hear the waterpark is amazing and I love aquariums so I can't wait to check that out as well. Should be fun! :cool2:


Universal has emailed me the "official" itinerary for my fam. Pretty neat because we get to see Blue Man Group, there is a "social gathering" at Rising Star (the karaoke bar!), we get to eat at Pastamore which I wanted to try last time but it was closed. Everyday starts at 8 am and ends at 9 pm so they're keeping us busy, busy, busy! I'm really looking forward to that as well. :)

But not as much as Disney. :rolleyes1

33 days to go!


Jenny you are going to love Atlantis!!! It is beautiful!!!!!

Universal sounds like it will be a lot of fun!! Good for you!

[Rora]

huh??!! how?!!! (sorry i'm being nosy!!)
I've been on a Disney Cruise 3 times and all 3 times we get there at by 11. Typically, they board earlier than they say they will in order to control crazy crowds/lines that would happen if everyone showed up at once. :eek:

My future MIL said that the time she tried to board earlier, they wouldn't let her but she was first in line to actually board and was one of the "special families" on board the first day. :thumbsup2

Jenny: Your plan for Day 6 is great!! We rarely get off the boat (nice to enjoy some alone pool time and have the ship to ourselves) but I'd give anything to go to Atlantis!! We weren't willing to pay the Disney price either :laughing:.

[crocko]

Atlantis! Great thinking.

Definitely excited to see your pics from there :thumbsup2

[jenny105]

hic! :drinking1:

:rotfl2:

Jenny you are going to love Atlantis!!! It is beautiful!!!!!

Universal sounds like it will be a lot of fun!! Good for you!

I can't wait for these trips! :yay:

I've been on a Disney Cruise 3 times and all 3 times we get there at by 11. Typically, they board earlier than they say they will in order to control crazy crowds/lines that would happen if everyone showed up at once. :eek:

My future MIL said that the time she tried to board earlier, they wouldn't let her but she was first in line to actually board and was one of the "special families" on board the first day. :thumbsup2

Jenny: Your plan for Day 6 is great!! We rarely get off the boat (nice to enjoy some alone pool time and have the ship to ourselves) but I'd give anything to go to Atlantis!! We weren't willing to pay the Disney price either :laughing:.

Well, I hope we can board early! That'd be great. I want to spend as much time on the ship as possible.

The Disney price is INSANE!!!

Atlantis! Great thinking.

Definitely excited to see your pics from there :thumbsup2

I'll be taking lots. The only picture I have of Atlantis is from afar from the top deck of our ship. That was also almost 4 years ago!

[Sarah84]

Disney Day 6

So on this day we'll be docking at Nassau, Bahamas. I've been there before and to be honest, I don't really care for it. Too many people trying to sell you things (including drugs). :scared: I was debating on staying on the ship this day but the waterpark at Atlantis was in the back of my mind. I refused to pay the price Disney was asking ($160 per person! :scared1:) but then I found out my cruisemate Mary booked a room at Comfort Suites, across the way from Atlantis. Comfort Suites lets you check in, get a wristband for Atlantis, and then check out all in the same transaction! Doing this was way less expensive than Disney's option so it's off to Atlantis we go! I can't wait to see what it's like, I've only seen it from afar. I hear the waterpark is amazing and I love aquariums so I can't wait to check that out as well. Should be fun! :cool2:


Universal has emailed me the "official" itinerary for my fam. Pretty neat because we get to see Blue Man Group, there is a "social gathering" at Rising Star (the karaoke bar!), we get to eat at Pastamore which I wanted to try last time but it was closed. Everyday starts at 8 am and ends at 9 pm so they're keeping us busy, busy, busy! I'm really looking forward to that as well. :)

But not as much as Disney. :rolleyes1

33 days to go!


Sounds like a great day, I went to the Bahamas a few years back (almost 4 now) and i agree about the people trying to sell you everything, it was quite ofputting but apart fromt hat I loved it. We actually stayed at the Atlantis and wow i couldn't get over the size of it, it's fantastic and had some nice restuarants, when we were there they were actually building more of it so i guess it's even bigger now but I hope you enjoy your day there :)

[jenny105]

Sounds like a great day, I went to the Bahamas a few years back (almost 4 now) and i agree about the people trying to sell you everything, it was quite ofputting but apart fromt hat I loved it. We actually stayed at the Atlantis and wow i couldn't get over the size of it, it's fantastic and had some nice restuarants, when we were there they were actually building more of it so i guess it's even bigger now but I hope you enjoy your day there :)

You stayed at Atlantis? Wow, lucky! :) It looks like a gorgeous place and I'm really looking forward to seeing it up close. I felt like I had to watch my back in the Bahamas. I've been to Bermuda and didn't feel that way at all. I'm just not a fan of Nassau. :confused3

[jenny105]

Hi, my name is Jen and I'm a resort switch-aholic. I switched the post cruise part of my stay AGAIN. :rotfl: I was browsing on the Disney TA website and saw that I could get BCV for the same price I was paying for AKV. Hmmmm...Joe's always wanted to stay at Y&BC. I love the Boardwalk area and really want to check out Stormalong Bay. Plus, we're planning on going to F&WF so why not stay within walking distance of Epcot? Makes sense right? ;)

If I had a Savanna view room at AKV, I would have thought twice about it but I didn't so...no biggie! If it's possible, I'm even more excited now. :woohoo::)

[princess_momma]

Hi, my name is Jen and I'm a resort switch-aholic.

You're too funny!! :laughing:

That's awesome though. I would've done the same!!

[jenny105]

You're too funny!! :laughing:

That's awesome though. I would've done the same!!

I couldn't pass it up! Everytime I go to the Boardwalk area, I would stare across at the Y&BC. I've always wanted to stay there so I jumped at the chance!

[disneygirlinnj]

Atlantis is AMAZING! We stayed there twice (my ex bf has a time share there and once with my family). I actually haven't seen the water park finished yet. they were building it when we were there. I'd love to go back though!

[crocko]

One of the awesome things (to me) about staing at Beach, Yacht, or Boardwalk...is the transportation to Epcot and Studios. Awesome!

[Sarah84]

You stayed at Atlantis? Wow, lucky! :) It looks like a gorgeous place and I'm really looking forward to seeing it up close. I felt like I had to watch my back in the Bahamas. I've been to Bermuda and didn't feel that way at all. I'm just not a fan of Nassau. :confused3


Me and two friends spent a week there after a week in WDW, one of the most amazing holidays i've had. I remember seeing a film years & years ago with the Olsen twins that was filmed there called 'Holiday in the sun' and after seeing it i was obsessed with having to go to the Atlantis one day and im so greatful i got to go :)


haha you've changed your resort again, wonder if this will be for the last time now? ;)

[jenny105]

Atlantis is AMAZING! We stayed there twice (my ex bf has a time share there and once with my family). I actually haven't seen the water park finished yet. they were building it when we were there. I'd love to go back though!

I can't wait to check it out! The water park is supposed to be awesome. They have a "not-so-lazy" river with rapids and waterfalls and for some of the slides, you don't even have to leave your tube to wait in line! Sounds too cool!!!

One of the awesome things (to me) about staing at Beach, Yacht, or Boardwalk...is the transportation to Epcot and Studios. Awesome!

I love that it's within walking distance of Epcot. And I just love the whole atmosphere of that area. It's GORGEOUS!

Me and two friends spent a week there after a week in WDW, one of the most amazing holidays i've had. I remember seeing a film years & years ago with the Olsen twins that was filmed there called 'Holiday in the sun' and after seeing it i was obsessed with having to go to the Atlantis one day and im so greatful i got to go :)


haha you've changed your resort again, wonder if this will be for the last time now? ;)

I saw that movie! Because of that movie, Atlantis will be intertwined with that Weezer song to me.

Yup! It will be the last time, I swear. :rotfl: WL and BC are the two resorts I've always really wanted to stay at!

[amandaluvsgoofy]

Ha!! I know what you mean! I toyed with the idea of switching resorts before we left!! The Epcot Resorts are sooo cool! And I honestly think the Beach Club might be our choice for next time! ;)

[jenny105]

Ha!! I know what you mean! I toyed with the idea of switching resorts before we left!! The Epcot Resorts are sooo cool! And I honestly think the Beach Club might be our choice for next time! ;)

I eventually want to stay at every resort on property! But I'm getting the resorts at the top of my list of places to stay done first. ;)

[Rora]

So glad you're staying at BVC, it'd be different if you had the Savannah view at AKL!!!

And I love your indecisiveness- it adds great excitment to the PTR! :laughing:

[princess_momma]

Me and two friends spent a week there after a week in WDW, one of the most amazing holidays i've had. I remember seeing a film years & years ago with the Olsen twins that was filmed there called 'Holiday in the sun' and after seeing it i was obsessed with having to go to the Atlantis one day and im so greatful i got to go :)


haha you've changed your resort again, wonder if this will be for the last time now? ;)

I saw that movie! Because of that movie, Atlantis will be intertwined with that Weezer song to me.

:laughing: I remember that movie! Now the nerd in me kinda wants to watch that again...:cool2:...and then I'd just be obligated to have to go check out Atlantis myself.

[Lynn5700]

Hi, my name is Jen and I'm a resort switch-aholic. I switched the post cruise part of my stay AGAIN. :rotfl: I was browsing on the Disney TA website and saw that I could get BCV for the same price I was paying for AKV. Hmmmm...Joe's always wanted to stay at Y&BC. I love the Boardwalk area and really want to check out Stormalong Bay. Plus, we're planning on going to F&WF so why not stay within walking distance of Epcot? Makes sense right? ;)

If I had a Savanna view room at AKV, I would have thought twice about it but I didn't so...no biggie! If it's possible, I'm even more excited now. :woohoo::)

I think it's awesome you are getting to stay there!! So awesome!!!:dance3:

[jenny105]

So glad you're staying at BVC, it'd be different if you had the Savannah view at AKL!!!

And I love your indecisiveness- it adds great excitment to the PTR! :laughing:

I figured without the view, there really wasn't much point in staying there.

I keep you guys on your toes! :rotfl:

:laughing: I remember that movie! Now the nerd in me kinda wants to watch that again...:cool2:...and then I'd just be obligated to have to go check out Atlantis myself.

You can live vicariously through me and all the pictures I'm going to take! :)

I think it's awesome you are getting to stay there!! So awesome!!!:dance3:

:yay: I love that whole area!

[Sarah84]

:laughing: I remember that movie! Now the nerd in me kinda wants to watch that again...:cool2:...and then I'd just be obligated to have to go check out Atlantis myself.

Well I probably shouldn't be admitting this :rolleyes1 espcially at 25 and considering it was only 4 years ago i went but i owned the film :blush:
I lent it to my friend who was also coming just before we went so she could see what it was like at the Atlantis but she still hasn't gave me it back :)
The child in me loves silly cheesy films made for the more younger audiance :laughing:

[DSNYGRL_JKS2006]

Hey girl ! All caught up.. i've been insanely busy...got laid off at my job :yay: I know that isnt a good thing but I HATED it there so much! It honestly did me a favor but in the same time made me unemployed.. the closest thing to getting a travel agent job i've come to is I interviewed for a Cruise Consultant job which also sells Disney Cruise Lines, so I will probably get that job, I had a good interview.. now the person who owns the company wants me to "watch" or "shadow" one day--which is great! So ahh..so much .. !

As for the DCL I believe you are on the Wonder.. my family in fact just was on that until this past Thurs. August 20... its not their fave either. We love the Magic and esp. the Eastern cruise. I couldn't agree with you more not wanting to get off at Nassua .. NOO thank you lol.. its not the best place except for that waterpark as you mentioned, I have no interest in visiting there either!

So hey just wondering do you at AAA as a travel agent book cruises? and are you having to meet goals/quotas and sales? thats what the cruise consultant position is.. so far from what I know I will get hourly PLUS a pull from commission I think... its a little confusing but ill find out more information next week..

[jenny105]

Well I probably shouldn't be admitting this :rolleyes1 espcially at 25 and considering it was only 4 years ago i went but i owned the film :blush:
I lent it to my friend who was also coming just before we went so she could see what it was like at the Atlantis but she still hasn't gave me it back :)
The child in me loves silly cheesy films made for the more younger audiance :laughing:

I love cheesy films too! I watch all the made for tv movies on ABC family! :rotfl: I'm watching one of the Bring It On sequels right now. :lmao:

Hey girl ! All caught up.. i've been insanely busy...got laid off at my job :yay: I know that isnt a good thing but I HATED it there so much! It honestly did me a favor but in the same time made me unemployed.. the closest thing to getting a travel agent job i've come to is I interviewed for a Cruise Consultant job which also sells Disney Cruise Lines, so I will probably get that job, I had a good interview.. now the person who owns the company wants me to "watch" or "shadow" one day--which is great! So ahh..so much .. !

As for the DCL I believe you are on the Wonder.. my family in fact just was on that until this past Thurs. August 20... its not their fave either. We love the Magic and esp. the Eastern cruise. I couldn't agree with you more not wanting to get off at Nassua .. NOO thank you lol.. its not the best place except for that waterpark as you mentioned, I have no interest in visiting there either!

So hey just wondering do you at AAA as a travel agent book cruises? and are you having to meet goals/quotas and sales? thats what the cruise consultant position is.. so far from what I know I will get hourly PLUS a pull from commission I think... its a little confusing but ill find out more information next week..


Sorry to hear you got laid off but YAY for the cruise consultant job! Yes, we do have quotas and sales goals to make. Basically, we need to do at least 10 bookings a month (which is easy in the busy months...not so much in the slow months) and our commission intake has to equal at least 40% of our base salary. So say base is $30,000; you have to be bringing in at least $12,000 in commission to the company. We get a percentage of that commission. Make sense? If we don't meet these things for 3 months out of a rolling year, we get put on probation. Luckily, that hasn't happened yet! I only had a bad month in January. September will probably be another but I have an excuse as I'll be on vacation for the last two weeks of it!

I'm sure I'll love the Wonder but I'm not all that jazzed about being in Nassau. If it wasn't a Disney cruise, I wouldn't have even bothered!

[stacikristine]

Oh wow! I'm sure you'll just LOVE staying at the BC! :goodvibes I'd love to stay at one of the Epcot resorts someday... I don't know if you've ever read any of AGPrincess' TRs, but she went to Atlantis this past January (with a WDW Cruise). You should check it out!

[jenny105]

Oh wow! I'm sure you'll just LOVE staying at the BC! :goodvibes I'd love to stay at one of the Epcot resorts someday... I don't know if you've ever read any of AGPrincess' TRs, but she went to Atlantis this past January (with a WDW Cruise). You should check it out!

Nope, never read anything by AGPrincess. I'll have to check it out. Thanks!

[princess_momma]

Well I probably shouldn't be admitting this :rolleyes1 espcially at 25 and considering it was only 4 years ago i went but i owned the film :blush:
I lent it to my friend who was also coming just before we went so she could see what it was like at the Atlantis but she still hasn't gave me it back :)
The child in me loves silly cheesy films made for the more younger audiance :laughing:

I love all that stuff. I actually like a lot of the new Disney shows...Suite Life, Hannah Montana, Wizards...lol! I would never admit it!! I love the older shows too like Lizzie McGuire and Even Stevens. I actually love a ton of the kids pop songs on radio disney...they're just so fun! I like the Hannah Montana Ice Cream Freeze song. lol. And old MK&A movies are great. Do you remember Our Lips Are Sealed? Or the waaaaay back one "It Takes Two". Classics! lol

I love cheesy films too! I watch all the made for tv movies on ABC family! :rotfl: I'm watching one of the Bring It On sequels right now. :lmao:


ABC Family has the best stuff. I love that channel!! I have been watching it my whole life. I used to be obsessed with the S Club 7 shows. Did you ever seen the MK&A show, So Little Time? Silly, cheesy shows targeted for younger teens are the best! I wish my life was as crazy random as theirs!

[jenny105]

ABC Family has the best stuff. I love that channel!! I have been watching it my whole life. I used to be obsessed with the S Club 7 shows. Did you ever seen the MK&A show, So Little Time? Silly, cheesy shows targeted for younger teens are the best! I wish my life was as crazy random as theirs!

OMG! S Club 7! I used to watch that too. And yes, I remember that MK&A show! Used to watch that as well. :rotfl: Have you ever watched Degrassi? I am ADDICTED to that show. :lmao:

[Sarah84]

I love all that stuff. I actually like a lot of the new Disney shows...Suite Life, Hannah Montana, Wizards...lol! I would never admit it!! I love the older shows too like Lizzie McGuire and Even Stevens. I actually love a ton of the kids pop songs on radio disney...they're just so fun! I like the Hannah Montana Ice Cream Freeze song. lol. And old MK&A movies are great. Do you remember Our Lips Are Sealed? Or the waaaaay back one "It Takes Two". Classics! lol



ABC Family has the best stuff. I love that channel!! I have been watching it my whole life. I used to be obsessed with the S Club 7 shows. Did you ever seen the MK&A show, So Little Time? Silly, cheesy shows targeted for younger teens are the best! I wish my life was as crazy random as theirs!


Yes I do remember those and 'winning London' and 'New york minute' which i own aswell :rolleyes1

OMG i can't believe you guys got Sclub7 over there? I thought it was only shown int he UK, that's another cheesy show for kids i loved :laughing:

[karentan]

hate to admit it, but add me to the s club 7 watchers club!
i loved all the 90s nickelodeon stuff like hey dude and salute your shorts, and some of the more recent other stuff like teen angel and ferris bueller (the show, not the film).

probably shouldnt be admitting stuff like that............. :rolleyes1:

[jenny105]

hate to admit it, but add me to the s club 7 watchers club!
i loved all the 90s nickelodeon stuff like hey dude and salute your shorts, and some of the more recent other stuff like teen angel and ferris bueller (the show, not the film).

probably shouldnt be admitting stuff like that............. :rolleyes1:

I looooooved Hey Dude and Salute Your Shorts! I was also a huge fan of Clarissa Explains It All and Are You Afraid of the Dark?

[karentan]

when i was in school i had to write a story for english, and i copied one of the storylines on are you afraid of the dark. i got an A!! yay for plagiarism!! :rotfl:
i still have a load of episodes of hey dude on VCR, is it bad to admit that i still watch them every so often??!! lol
clarissa was cool, i've got sabrina the teenage witch on dvd (i havent really grown up yet...)

[jenny105]

I watch Sabrina too. They play re-runs on ABC Family here in the afternoon and when I'm off, I'll tune in. ;) It was a cheesy show but I loved it! Especially the episode where they go to AK!

[karentan]

i dont think i saw that one, i like the episode with drew carey in it.
i went upstairs and got the video of hey dude so i can watch it while cooking dinner. also came across a couple of tapes of california dreams, anyone remember that one?

[jenny105]

BA-BOOM! I loved that show. Sly was the best! :rotfl2:

[princess_momma]

Yes I do remember those and 'winning London' and 'New york minute' which i own aswell :rolleyes1

OMG i can't believe you guys got Sclub7 over there? I thought it was only shown int he UK, that's another cheesy show for kids i loved :laughing:

I don't have any of the GREAT MK&A movies anymore. lol I only had them on VHS and no longer have a VCR...stupid technology!! I also had a bunch of S Club episodes tape, but that was also on VHS :sad2:

I think its funny that we all watched it though!! We're all cheesy old show lovers here apparently!! Yay!! I thought I was the only one!

I watch Sabrina too. They play re-runs on ABC Family here in the afternoon and when I'm off, I'll tune in. ;) It was a cheesy show but I loved it! Especially the episode where they go to AK!

I love Sabrina!! She was great...I love Melissa Joan Hart too...she's going to be on Dancing With the Stars this upcoming season!

[jenny105]

I love Sabrina!! She was great...I love Melissa Joan Hart too...she's going to be on Dancing With the Stars this upcoming season!

I know, I saw! When she was Clarissa, I thought she was so cool. I wanted a room just like hers! :rotfl:

[Sarah84]

I don't have any of the GREAT MK&A movies anymore. lol I only had them on VHS and no longer have a VCR...stupid technology!! I also had a bunch of S Club episodes tape, but that was also on VHS :sad2:

I think its funny that we all watched it though!! We're all cheesy old show lovers here apparently!! Yay!! I thought I was the only one!



I love Sabrina!! She was great...I love Melissa Joan Hart too...she's going to be on Dancing With the Stars this upcoming season!

The MK&A films I have are on VHS too apart from When in new york which i got on DVD so I can still watch that one :)
haha it is good to know i'm not alone with loving all these old cheesy tv shows.

Sabrina was another favourite of mine, i loved Salem the cat :)

[jenny105]

Disney Day 7

I think this could quite possibly be the day I am looking forward to most of all. Why, you ask? Because it's Castaway Cay Day!

I have read so much about how awesome this place is and am looking forward to seeing it all for myself! I plan on being on the island as soon as the ship is cleared. I didn't book any real shore excursions for this day, just the Extreme Getaway package. That includes a stingray feeding, bike rentals, float rental, and snorkeling equipment for the day. I just plan on exploring, taking pictures, laying on the beach, and swimming. I just want to be able to relax and enjoy everything. And maybe get a picture with Jack Sparrow. ;)

26 days to go now! :yay:

[Sarah84]

Disney Day 7

I think this could quite possibly be the day I am looking forward to most of all. Why, you ask? Because it's Castaway Cay Day!

I have read so much about how awesome this place is and am looking forward to seeing it all for myself! I plan on being on the island as soon as the ship is cleared. I didn't book any real shore excursions for this day, just the Extreme Getaway package. That includes a stingray feeding, bike rentals, float rental, and snorkeling equipment for the day. I just plan on exploring, taking pictures, laying on the beach, and swimming. I just want to be able to relax and enjoy everything. And maybe get a picture with Jack Sparrow. ;)

26 days to go now! :yay:


I hope your day at Castaway cay is everything you hope it will be, it looks a beautiful place and i'd love to visit someday. Can't wait to see your pics from your day there :)

[karentan]

hoping that the weather is as good as we got last year on CC!!! we've booked the rentals package and the jet ski eco tour, i want to see more of the natural side of the island this time and this tour sounds like great fun, i've always wanted to try a jet ski!

[jenny105]

I hope your day at Castaway cay is everything you hope it will be, it looks a beautiful place and i'd love to visit someday. Can't wait to see your pics from your day there :)

Thanks! I'm sure I'm going to take a TON of pictures of CC!

hoping that the weather is as good as we got last year on CC!!! we've booked the rentals package and the jet ski eco tour, i want to see more of the natural side of the island this time and this tour sounds like great fun, i've always wanted to try a jet ski!

I want gorgeous, sunny, hot weather for our cruise. :) I've never been on a jet ski. You'll have to tell me all about it at dinner that night. ;)

[karentan]

will do! knowing my luck i'll fall off in the middle of the ocean!

[Rora]

Jenny- the extreme getaway package is great!!! Castaway Cay is beautiful. I hope you do get a picture with Jack Sparrow!! The one I met looked and acted just like Johnny, needless to say, I was smitten!!

So excited for this trip!!! WOO!

[Lynn5700]

OOOH I love Castaway Cay!!!! So beautiful there! The BBQ is YUMMY!!!!!!!

[stacikristine]

YAY for Castaway Cay! I just loved reading about it and seeing pics from AGPrincess's trip...can't wait to hear about your trip there!!! :goodvibes We're getting so close!!

[jenny105]

Jenny- the extreme getaway package is great!!! Castaway Cay is beautiful. I hope you do get a picture with Jack Sparrow!! The one I met looked and acted just like Johnny, needless to say, I was smitten!!

So excited for this trip!!! WOO!

I'm assuming the line can get crazy for a picture with Jack. I'll try!

I love how excited you are! LOL

OOOH I love Castaway Cay!!!! So beautiful there! The BBQ is YUMMY!!!!!!!

Can't wait to see it for myself!

YAY for Castaway Cay! I just loved reading about it and seeing pics from AGPrincess's trip...can't wait to hear about your trip there!!! :goodvibes We're getting so close!!

I have to check out her TR. That's the second time you've mentioned it lol. Must be good! A little over 3 weeks! :yay:

[jenny105]

Disney Day 8

This is probably going to be one of the more relaxing days. I don't really have anything major planned.

We'll leave the Wonder :guilty: but on our way to BCV! I booked a studio room and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we have a decent view. Something other than a parking lot! We're going to be there on the early side so I'm assuming our room will not be ready. So it's off to Stormalong Bay we go, maybe grab a snack at the pool, and then we'll hit Typhoon Lagoon. Can anyone say Crush n Gusher? Best. Waterslide. Ever.

After the waterpark, we'll come back and relax at BCV for awhile (hopefully our room will be ready!), maybe hang out by the pool again (I hear it's phenomnal!). We have a reservation at Hoop Dee Doo for this night at 7:15. I'm really looking forward to it, I've heard nothing but good things and we have cat 1 seating. :) Plus, Sangria is included!! :rotfl:

After dinner, we'll probably head over to MK for the remainder of EMH. Splash Mountain and BTMRR in the dark are two of my favorite things to do there!

23 days to go! Can you believe it?? :woohoo:

[Rora]

Day 8 is going to be great because you get to RELAX. The BCV pool is truly amazing. Now, you probably will feel a little post-cruise blues but it better only last like one second since you're going back to the World!

I hope you buy a new memory card for your camera. I think I speak for everyone on this PTR when I say we want a TON of pictures!!

[DSNYGRL_JKS2006]

LOL I 2nd with Rora when we say TONSSSS of pictures please!!!:worship: hehe! cant wait!!! Definitley get that memory card cuz girl I took 1010 pictures last July 08' when we were in Disney! :) you'll get amazing shots on the Cruise alone!! Everything sounds great!!:goodvibes

[jenny105]

Day 8 is going to be great because you get to RELAX. The BCV pool is truly amazing. Now, you probably will feel a little post-cruise blues but it better only last like one second since you're going back to the World!

I hope you buy a new memory card for your camera. I think I speak for everyone on this PTR when I say we want a TON of pictures!!

Payday was yesterday so next week I'm going to Best Buy to buy a new memory card. I think they're having a 2 for $20 deal. :)

I'm also planning on buying a new computer either right before or right after the cruise so I can upload all my pictures. My comp at home is garbage and I usually rely on Joe's computer to do picture stuff but I know if I don't get the TR going, I'll be hearing it. ;)

LOL I 2nd with Rora when we say TONSSSS of pictures please!!!:worship: hehe! cant wait!!! Definitley get that memory card cuz girl I took 1010 pictures last July 08' when we were in Disney! :) you'll get amazing shots on the Cruise alone!! Everything sounds great!!:goodvibes


I promise to take TONSSSSSSSS of pictures! :thumbsup2 I was going through my photos on my old memory card and 300+ are of NKOTB alone. :rotfl2: If I took that many at concerts, I'm sure I'll take many many more on vacation.

[princess_momma]

WOO HOO!!! I'm so excited for you!! I wish I could have a vaca like yours with the WL, cruise and BCV!! We're so close...tomorrow I'm in single digits!!

[jenny105]

WOO HOO!!! I'm so excited for you!! I wish I could have a vaca like yours with the WL, cruise and BCV!! We're so close...tomorrow I'm in single digits!!

:banana: for being in single digits! I'll be in the teens tomorrow! :) I can't believe it's almost here!!!

[stacikristine]

BCV! How exciting! Even though it'll be sad to leave the cruise, it'll be so, so good to be at such a gorgeous resort :thumbsup2 Day 8 sounds amazing!! Can't believe we're SOOO close!

[jenny105]

BCV! How exciting! Even though it'll be sad to leave the cruise, it'll be so, so good to be at such a gorgeous resort :thumbsup2 Day 8 sounds amazing!! Can't believe we're SOOO close!

I know! :yay: A little less than 3 weeks to go, can you believe it???

I'm really looking forward to BCV. I can't wait to see that pool in person!

[princess_momma]

HAPPY SEPTEMBER!!!

Now we can all officially say "I'M GOING TO DISNEY WORLD THIS MONTH!!"

[jenny105]

HAPPY SEPTEMBER!!!

Now we can all officially say "I'M GOING TO DISNEY WORLD THIS MONTH!!"

19 days to go!! :yay: I was so excited when I woke up this morning, flipped my Calendar to September, and saw DISNEY WORLD written down! :woohoo:

[DSNYGRL_JKS2006]

YAY GIRL!!!:woohoo: September.. man it feels weird.. seeing all the Halloween stuff out.. even some XMAS stuff at place:scared1: but I felt like Summer just began.. but honestly... I love that its Fall/Winter almost because I love the weather and snow.. and love wearing my UGGs LOL!! haven't worn them for awhile im going crazy LOL!

I can officially say I'm leaving NEXT MONTH!!:) October 29-November 5:yay::yay:

[jenny105]

YAY GIRL!!!:woohoo: September.. man it feels weird.. seeing all the Halloween stuff out.. even some XMAS stuff at place:scared1: but I felt like Summer just began.. but honestly... I love that its Fall/Winter almost because I love the weather and snow.. and love wearing my UGGs LOL!! haven't worn them for awhile im going crazy LOL!

I can officially say I'm leaving NEXT MONTH!!:) October 29-November 5:yay::yay:

I love Halloween! It's one of my favorite holidays. I love seeing all of that stuff out. It feels like fall here today, I love it. And I'm wearing my Uggs! :rotfl:

Little too early to think about Christmas! haha

:yay::yay::yay:

[jenny105]

It's September!

Can you believe it??? I used to dread September. Summer was over and you had to go back to school. Not anymore! I was so excited to wake up this morning and flip that calendar page over. I'm going to Disney this month! And since we're in the teens today, I thought I'd continue on with my days...

Disney Day 9

Today is Food and Wine Festival day! I'm really excited about this; I've never been there before! I think to start off the day, we're going to hang out at the FABULOUS Stormalong Bay again. Then we'll head over to Epcot since we have a 2pm lunch ADR at San Angel Inn. Honestly, I'm not even sure we'll need it with all the food for the festival! But our plan is to have lunch there, do some rides, and then hit the carts for dinner. On the way back from Epcot, I think I want to stop at Beaches n Cream. The pictures I've seen of their ice cream....wowza! Looks amazing! Kitchen Sink anyone? :rotfl2:

This will be our last full day at Disney. :guilty:

19 days to go!!! :dance3: And only 10 days of work left! ;)

[Rora]

YAY for the F&WF!!! Honestly, you probably won't need that ADR (you're going to be STUFFED!!) but it's good to just keep it.

The food is sooo good at the carts but you need to save room for Beaches n Cream. Seriously. You aren't allowed to come home until you have their ice cream!! :laughing:

Day 9 is a little bittersweet since it's the last full day but at least you will be ending on a happy, full(!!) note!

[DSNYGRL_JKS2006]

I love Halloween! It's one of my favorite holidays. I love seeing all of that stuff out. It feels like fall here today, I love it. And I'm wearing my Uggs! :rotfl:

Little too early to think about Christmas! haha

:yay::yay::yay:

Speaking of Halloween.. its my birthday!! :laughing: Yup born Halloween night 1985.. funny thing is it stormed that night my mom said while she was in the hospital.. funny.. stormy night in PA on October 31.. ALSO the fire alarm went off and lights went off and guess who arrived.. firefighters right??
I joke to my boyfriend and say to him " that was a sign, firefighters coming to the hospital the night I was born ". 20 years later when I was 20 years old is when I met my boyfriend and future husband! ....

My boyfriend is a firefighter!:firefight Iam so proud of him and love him so much & what he does! He is and has been a volunteer firefighter for 7 years..hes a 911 dispatcher for his full time job and is working to become a professional paid firefighter:lovestruc

LOL sorry just a little story behind me and Halloween:rolleyes:

Its funny that I love the Fall/Winter so much, coming from someone who lived in Florida worked for Disney and loves Florida and the weather so much haha. Its funny I can deal with either weather places in PA and FL.. the only thind I'd say in FL id miss is snow.. but other than that Im probably the only crazy person who loves both FL and PA weather. But I
<3 wearing hoodies, I live in them all Fall and Winter, I had my parents bring home a new Disney sweatshirt(they just came home August 25 from the land and sea Disney Cruise!).. its so nice.. already wore it once haha.. its says 2009 across the front with characters all over and its navy blue:) I was planning on havin it in time to wear in Oct-Nov down there!:thumbsup2 haha ur just like me .. UGGs.. cant think of anything better lol :rotfl:

Yeah OMG seems like its to early for XMAS but girl once Halloween even passes XMAS decorations everywhere!!! and its going to be time to do some major shopping haha..

yay your almost there!!!!!:woohoo::yay:

[jenny105]

YAY for the F&WF!!! Honestly, you probably won't need that ADR (you're going to be STUFFED!!) but it's good to just keep it.

The food is sooo good at the carts but you need to save room for Beaches n Cream. Seriously. You aren't allowed to come home until you have their ice cream!! :laughing:

Day 9 is a little bittersweet since it's the last full day but at least you will be ending on a happy, full(!!) note!

I know we're going to be VERY full! At least I will be. Joe is like a bottomless pit. :rotfl: Maybe if I hold off going to Beaches n Cream....I never have to come home! :laughing:

How is school going, btw? Have you finished? We don't talk as much anymore cause the Unicorn thread is RIP!

Speaking of Halloween.. its my birthday!! :laughing: Yup born Halloween night 1985.. funny thing is it stormed that night my mom said while she was in the hospital.. funny.. stormy night in PA on October 31.. ALSO the fire alarm went off and lights went off and guess who arrived.. firefighters right??
I joke to my boyfriend and say to him " that was a sign, firefighters coming to the hospital the night I was born ". 20 years later when I was 20 years old is when I met my boyfriend and future husband! ....

My boyfriend is a firefighter!:firefight Iam so proud of him and love him so much & what he does! He is and has been a volunteer firefighter for 7 years..hes a 911 dispatcher for his full time job and is working to become a professional paid firefighter:lovestruc

LOL sorry just a little story behind me and Halloween:rolleyes:

Its funny that I love the Fall/Winter so much, coming from someone who lived in Florida worked for Disney and loves Florida and the weather so much haha. Its funny I can deal with either weather places in PA and FL.. the only thind I'd say in FL id miss is snow.. but other than that Im probably the only crazy person who loves both FL and PA weather. But I
<3 wearing hoodies, I live in them all Fall and Winter, I had my parents bring home a new Disney sweatshirt(they just came home August 25 from the land and sea Disney Cruise!).. its so nice.. already wore it once haha.. its says 2009 across the front with characters all over and its navy blue:) I was planning on havin it in time to wear in Oct-Nov down there!:thumbsup2 haha ur just like me .. UGGs.. cant think of anything better lol :rotfl:

Yeah OMG seems like its to early for XMAS but girl once Halloween even passes XMAS decorations everywhere!!! and its going to be time to do some major shopping haha..

yay your almost there!!!!!:woohoo::yay:

That could not have been a coincidence! It was meant to be! :rotfl: That's awesome that your birthday is on Halloween. My birthday is in October too! On the 5th. Right when hockey season begins which is perfect for me because I am a HUGE Rangers fan. It's funny because I was born on the exact date the Devils played their first game ever and I hate them! :rotfl2:

I love the fall but I do NOT like winter, at all. I hate snow lol. Used to love it when I was a kid cause I didn't have to shovel or drive in it. Growing older, it's lost it's fun! Maybe I'll like it again when I have kids!

I can't believe I'll be there in less than 3 weeks! :woohoo:

[jenny105]

So I've been obsessively checking on my passport status because I applied for it a little on the late side. 6 weeks before our cruise date and I was starting to worry I wouldn't get it on time. But when I checked online this morning, it said it's been mailed! I should have it around the 7th. :yay: One step closer to the trip!

18 days to go!

[crocko]

Woohoo!!! Hope it comes in soon.

And yay for being in the teens! :thumbsup2

[jenny105]

Woohoo!!! Hope it comes in soon.

And yay for being in the teens! :thumbsup2

One less thing to worry about!

[stacikristine]

Yay about the passport!! And your F&WF day sounds GREAT! We were at Disney during F&WF in 06, and everything just looked so yummy. I'm sure you'll find PLENTY to eat for dinner :thumbsup2

[jenny105]

Yay about the passport!! And your F&WF day sounds GREAT! We were at Disney during F&WF in 06, and everything just looked so yummy. I'm sure you'll find PLENTY to eat for dinner :thumbsup2

I was looking at the menu for the carts from last year; I'm sure this year's will be similar. The Polish cart caught my eye. I looooove pierogies!!

[princess_momma]

It is too early for Christmas, you are right! I went to hobby lobby a week or so ago and they had their FULL Christmas section up. Not just phasing it in, they had aisle after aisle of rows with Christmas trees and wreaths and everything...in a way, I think it makes Christmas season less special when you start it too early, because then it just drags on and on! I love Christmas, but not yet!!

As for Halloween, I'm so excited for it this year! Halloween is Landon's last first holiday!! He was born a month and day after you...November 6th! I had the funniest Halloween last year, I LOVED it.

I went up to a college town here and was the DD for some of my friends. I got so much attention. Everyone thought it was a costume since I was ALL tummy (and it was 5 days before my due date!). I was wearing a dress with a tiara, just because so some people thought I was a pregnant prom queen. Other people thought I was Sarah Palin's daughter. lol. And of course, lots guessed Juno. All the drunk college kids would make such huge deals when I would tell them I was due in less than week, it was hilarious.

Then one of my friends kept trying to get me to hold her drink and I wouldn't because I didn't want anyone to think I was drinking. A little bit later, we go outside and she asks me to hold it so she can put her jacket on and it was cold and I'm nice, so I held it and what do you know? I hadn't even held it 30 seconds before someone comes over and tells me to not drink too much and that it wasn't good for the baby! :laughing:

I also got pulled over twice that night...apparently I'm a TERRIBLE designated driver! (Though I blame the drunk kids trying to give me directions, saying "turn here! oh wait, don't its the next one!" hence causing my swerving!) And both cops let me go since I pregnant and not drunk! One of them didn't even ask for my license and insurance once he saw my big ol' belly!!

ANYWHO...can't wait for Halloween this year. I'm so glad I get to celebrate it twice. Though MNSSHP is much more exciting than any Halloween plans I could have in CO!

[jenny105]

It is too early for Christmas, you are right! I went to hobby lobby a week or so ago and they had their FULL Christmas section up. Not just phasing it in, they had aisle after aisle of rows with Christmas trees and wreaths and everything...in a way, I think it makes Christmas season less special when you start it too early, because then it just drags on and on! I love Christmas, but not yet!!

As for Halloween, I'm so excited for it this year! Halloween is Landon's last first holiday!! He was born a month and day after you...November 6th! I had the funniest Halloween last year, I LOVED it.

I went up to a college town here and was the DD for some of my friends. I got so much attention. Everyone thought it was a costume since I was ALL tummy (and it was 5 days before my due date!). I was wearing a dress with a tiara, just because so some people thought I was a pregnant prom queen. Other people thought I was Sarah Palin's daughter. lol. And of course, lots guessed Juno. All the drunk college kids would make such huge deals when I would tell them I was due in less than week, it was hilarious.

Then one of my friends kept trying to get me to hold her drink and I wouldn't because I didn't want anyone to think I was drinking. A little bit later, we go outside and she asks me to hold it so she can put her jacket on and it was cold and I'm nice, so I held it and what do you know? I hadn't even held it 30 seconds before someone comes over and tells me to not drink too much and that it wasn't good for the baby! :laughing:

I also got pulled over twice that night...apparently I'm a TERRIBLE designated driver! (Though I blame the drunk kids trying to give me directions, saying "turn here! oh wait, don't its the next one!" hence causing my swerving!) And both cops let me go since I pregnant and not drunk! One of them didn't even ask for my license and insurance once he saw my big ol' belly!!

ANYWHO...can't wait for Halloween this year. I'm so glad I get to celebrate it twice. Though MNSSHP is much more exciting than any Halloween plans I could have in CO!


I agree, it's way too early for Christmas. Wait until November at least! When it starts that early, I'm over it by the time the actual holiday rolls around. It's overkill! I get that stores are trying to increase their revenue by putting all the Christmas merchandise out early but seriously...it's September!

:rotfl: at your DD story! I would have guessed Juno. We used to have to dress up for Halloween at my old job; I was a waitress at Houlihans. The last year there I was a french maid. :rotfl2: One year my friend and I were playboy bunnies. I'm still not sure how management let us get away with that one! I want to be a Jabbawockee this year. I'm a big fan of them and they sell a 'costume' on their website. Now if only I could dance like them...

[princess_momma]

I agree, it's way too early for Christmas. Wait until November at least! When it starts that early, I'm over it by the time the actual holiday rolls around. It's overkill! I get that stores are trying to increase their revenue by putting all the Christmas merchandise out early but seriously...it's September!

:rotfl: at your DD story! I would have guessed Juno. We used to have to dress up for Halloween at my old job; I was a waitress at Houlihans. The last year there I was a french maid. :rotfl2: One year my friend and I were playboy bunnies. I'm still not sure how management let us get away with that one! I want to be a Jabbawockee this year. I'm a big fan of them and they sell a 'costume' on their website. Now if only I could dance like them...

How funny. Usually at my high school like half the female student body would get sent home to change on Halloween. :laughing: I've never been a Playboy bunny but I'm pretty sure every girl has to be that at least once in their lifetime! Everyone does dress pretty uh..."risque" we'll say ;) I think my most "risque" (LOL) one was Little Red Riding Hood with some stripper boots! This year I have a Tinkerbell costume. I have it packed but don't know if its acceptable to wear to MNSSHP, even though its Disney. Its just as short as my lil red one (maybe even shorter with how its cut at the bottom) and at least lil red had the hood over my shoulders! Tink's is strapless!

A Jabbawockee would be pretty cool! Just tell everyone you're under contract and can't dance without the rest of them! :laughing: Then you'll be fine!!

[jenny105]

How funny. Usually at my high school like half the female student body would get sent home to change on Halloween. :laughing: I've never been a Playboy bunny but I'm pretty sure every girl has to be that at least once in their lifetime! Everyone does dress pretty uh..."risque" we'll say ;) I think my most "risque" (LOL) one was Little Red Riding Hood with some stripper boots! This year I have a Tinkerbell costume. I have it packed but don't know if its acceptable to wear to MNSSHP, even though its Disney. Its just as short as my lil red one (maybe even shorter with how its cut at the bottom) and at least lil red had the hood over my shoulders! Tink's is strapless!

A Jabbawockee would be pretty cool! Just tell everyone you're under contract and can't dance without the rest of them! :laughing: Then you'll be fine!!


I don't see why the Tink costume would be unacceptable...unless they think it would confuse the kids or something. People would be lining up to get their picture taken with you instead!

:lmao: That is a good idea! I should do that...

[jenny105]

I got my passport! :banana: That was a lot sooner than I expected it. Exactly 3 weeks from when I put in for it. And I didn't even have to pay for expedited shipping. ;)

I also got the swimsuits I ordered from VS in the mail yesterday too! Usually I get bills in the mail lol but yesterday was a good mail day! :)

[stacikristine]

YAY!!!!! What a great mail day! :thumbsup2

[crocko]

Excellent!

Only 16 more days for you! :thumbsup2

[jenny105]

YAY!!!!! What a great mail day! :thumbsup2

I have never been so excited to check the mail. :rotfl:

Excellent!

Only 16 more days for you! :thumbsup2

And only 13 for you! :thumbsup2

[karentan]

and 8 for me!

[jenny105]

and 8 for me!

:thumbsup2 You're going to be there so soon!!! Make sure you wave hello toward Universal. ;) I'll be there in 9 days!

[jenny105]

So, I was coming back from lunch and my co-worker Tracey had a big smile on her face. She held up a little packet and....they were my cruise documents! She loves Disney as much as I do so she wanted to see the expression on my face when they came in. :yay: It makes the trip seem real! I can't believe 3 weeks from now I'll be aboard that fabulous ship! :woohoo:

[princess_momma]

I don't see why the Tink costume would be unacceptable...unless they think it would confuse the kids or something. People would be lining up to get their picture taken with you instead!

:lmao: That is a good idea! I should do that...

I just hope it wouldn't be too short!! Its kinda too tight to really wear shorts ya know? But we'll see how I feel! Its packed. And they won't confuse me...my hair isn't blonde!!

I got my passport! :banana: That was a lot sooner than I expected it. Exactly 3 weeks from when I put in for it. And I didn't even have to pay for expedited shipping. ;)

I also got the swimsuits I ordered from VS in the mail yesterday too! Usually I get bills in the mail lol but yesterday was a good mail day! :)

Love good mail days!! I want to see pics of the VS swimsuits. I love their swim collection!! I have a broncos bikini...:laughing: (also packed)

So, I was coming back from lunch and my co-worker Tracey had a big smile on her face. She held up a little packet and....they were my cruise documents! She loves Disney as much as I do so she wanted to see the expression on my face when they came in. :yay: It makes the trip seem real! I can't believe 3 weeks from now I'll be aboard that fabulous ship! :woohoo:

AHHHHH Yay for more good mail!

[jenny105]

Love good mail days!! I want to see pics of the VS swimsuits. I love their swim collection!! I have a broncos bikini...:laughing: (also packed)

I don't think I can post a picture from here. VS is blocked at work. :rolleyes: One is black, the top is a bandeau style with a white ring in the center and the bottom is a low rise fold over. The other is a solid lilac low rise bottom and lilac and white polka dot triangle top.

[Rora]

Jenny- so happy you've gotten all your documents and your VS swimsuits (they have the best swimsuits!)!!!

The trip is so sooon, I don't know how you're staying calm! :laughing:

[jenny105]

Jenny- so happy you've gotten all your documents and your VS swimsuits (they have the best swimsuits!)!!!

The trip is so sooon, I don't know how you're staying calm! :laughing:

I'm not! LOL. I woke up this morning, looked at the calendar, and realized I was only 2 weeks away from being there and started jumping up and down. :rotfl: I have 4 days of work this week and then I'm off to Universal for the fam. When I come back from that (and I'm sure it'll fly!), I have 2 days of work left!!! :yay:

[wdwgirl03]

I'm a little late joining in on your PTR but I guess it's better late than never! I have to go back and get caught up but from your ticker it looks like you have a great trip planned. :thumbsup2

[princess_momma]

Oh I'm sure they are cute!! Can't wait to hear about Universal! Are you going to do a Tr on here or combine it with your Disney one or just show us a few of the best pics? Can't wait! Don't forget to cover HP Land like paparazzi!

[jenny105]

I'm a little late joining in on your PTR but I guess it's better late than never! I have to go back and get caught up but from your ticker it looks like you have a great trip planned. :thumbsup2

Hi, welcome! :) I've changed my trip around even more since I posted that ticker lol. Instead of AKV, it's now BCV. I'm so excited about this trip! It's going to be the best one yet. :yay:

Oh I'm sure they are cute!! Can't wait to hear about Universal! Are you going to do a Tr on here or combine it with your Disney one or just show us a few of the best pics? Can't wait! Don't forget to cover HP Land like paparazzi!

I think I may just post a few pics of Universal. I don't know how many I'm going to take because I know they make you leave your bags in lockers on certain rides so I may not even bring my camera into the park. Who knows if I'll even be allowed to take any of HP?? It seems like everything with that is top secret. :confused3 Our rep doesn't even know anything about it.

[wdwgirl03]

Hi, welcome! :) I've changed my trip around even more since I posted that ticker lol. Instead of AKV, it's now BCV. I'm so excited about this trip! It's going to be the best one yet. :yay:

Oooh, that is exciting! So the WL and BCV in one trip. That is awesome! We just got back from our first stay at the VWL and loved it. We stayed at the BCV in Dec. and loved it there too. :thumbsup2

[jenny105]

Oooh, that is exciting! So the WL and BCV in one trip. That is awesome! We just got back from our first stay at the VWL and loved it. We stayed at the BCV in Dec. and loved it there too. :thumbsup2

Good to know! :thumbsup2 The WL looks beautiful and I'm so excited about BCV because I just love that whole area. And the pool! That was the reason I picked it. :)

[princess_momma]

I think I may just post a few pics of Universal. I don't know how many I'm going to take because I know they make you leave your bags in lockers on certain rides so I may not even bring my camera into the park. Who knows if I'll even be allowed to take any of HP?? It seems like everything with that is top secret. :confused3 Our rep doesn't even know anything about it.

Lame!! Secrets should only be kept from people who aren't on the Dis!!