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

[jenny105]

Hi guys! This is my first PTR ever so please, be patient with me!

A little background info on the cast of characters:

Me - Jen, 26, born & raised in NJ. I've been a travel consultant for almost a year (May 5will be 1 year!) and a retired waitress. :) I love all things Disney. This will be my fourth full trip to the World since 2006. I took a trip to MK as a shore excursion on a 2005 NCL cruise so since then, I've been hooked. Previously, I hadn't been there since I was about 7 or 8 years old, when my parents took me. Back then, MGM was practically brand new...and still called MGM!

DBf - Joe, 27, also from NJ. He's a waiter for Chili's right now but more importantly an aspiring movie director. He just wrapped up his first feature length film and is in the process of editing it! I made a cameo :laughing: We've been together for almost 4 years (April 24th!) and he probably loves Disney more than I do. He's taken trips with his family every summer since he was a kid and he's always been my companion for Disney World. I have no idea what number trip this will be for him!

Here's a picture of us:
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp208/jenny105/medievaltimes.jpg

The plan for this trip is:
9/20-9/24 staying at POR
9/24-9/27 set sail on the Wonder!
9/27-9/29 two extra nights of magic at ASMo

These are all firsts for us! We've never stayed at POR (I've never stayed at a Mod!) or ASMo. We're POP people. Neither one of us have ever sailed with DCL. Other cruise lines yes, but not Disney! We're doing it in style this time! :)

Expect more updates as the time gets closer. Less than 6 months to go!!

[tiggerfan1]

Hey Jenny! :wave: I'm so glad that you decided to do a pre-trip report. Nice PTR intro! That's such a cute picture of you guys. Love those Medieval Times crowns. :laughing:


That's cool that Joe wants to be a movie director. Tell him I said congrats on making is first feature-length film. That's a great accomplishment. Please keep us updated about that.


Can't wait to read more! :cool1:

[karentan]

hiya jenny! cant wait for our cruise!

[jenny105]

Hey Jenny! :wave: I'm so glad that you decided to do a pre-trip report. Nice PTR intro! That's such a cute picture of you guys. Love those Medieval Times crowns. :laughing:


That's cool that Joe wants to be a movie director. Tell him I said congrats on making is first feature-length film. That's a great accomplishment. Please keep us updated about that.


Can't wait to read more! :cool1:

Thanks for stopping by! :yay:

Medieval Times is so much fun! We went there for Joe's birthday this past January. It was a blast.

I will definitely keep you updated on his movie. He usually posts trailers online so I'll send you a link if you'd like.

hiya jenny! cant wait for our cruise!

Me either!! :banana: I'm looking forward to summer but I'm also hoping it flies by!

[Mic_E_Man]

Sounds like a nice trip

[jenny105]

Sounds like a nice trip

Yup! I can't wait!

[tiggerfan1]

Thanks for stopping by! :yay:

Medieval Times is so much fun! We went there for Joe's birthday this past January. It was a blast.

I will definitely keep you updated on his movie. He usually posts trailers online so I'll send you a link if you'd like.


You're welcome! I'm glad that you and Joe had a great time at MT. And yes, please PM the link for the movie trailer! :cool1:








Mic E Man- :welcome: to the DIS boards!! :wave2:

[Rora]

Hey Jenny!!

Checking into the PTR. I am so excited for this trip- I plan on living vicariously through you :laughing:.. You and DBF are so cute!!

Can't wait to read more!

[jenny105]

You're welcome! I'm glad that you and Joe had a great time at MT. And yes, please PM the link for the movie trailer! :cool1:

I will let you know when one goes up. He had put one up a couple months ago but I'm not sure if it'd still around.

Hey Jenny!!

Checking into the PTR. I am so excited for this trip- I plan on living vicariously through you :laughing:.. You and DBF are so cute!!

Can't wait to read more!

Thanks! :)

I can't wait for this trip! It's going to be the best one yet!

[wdwmom0f3]

Hi! Just stepping in to say hello. I see that you are going in Sept. Did you get free dining today? If not call & ask for it. Code TBV It saved me a ton of money. :goodvibes

See ya!!

[jenny105]

Hi! Just stepping in to say hello. I see that you are going in Sept. Did you get free dining today? If not call & ask for it. Code TBV It saved me a ton of money. :goodvibes

See ya!!


Is it available for Land & Sea packages? I heard that it isn't.

[jenny105]

So I know that my dates fall within the free dining promotion at WDW. But I've heard that if you have a Land & Sea package, you are not eligible to get it. I would love to add it on but I don't think that I can since it's not a new booking or a MYW package. Has anyone ever gotten free dining via Land & Sea?

[karentan]

jenny, give CRO a ring and find out, there's no harm in asking!

[jenny105]

jenny, give CRO a ring and find out, there's no harm in asking!

Thank you again for asking when you called to link up our reservations! Woohoo! Table mates!

[karentan]

yay we get to sit with nice normal people!!!!

[jenny105]

Well, unfortunately I can't get the free dining since I am booked on a Land & Sea package. Bummer; but that won't stop me from eating like a monster at WDW! :rotfl:

Thanks to Lainey, I know that I have 83 days remaining until I can book my ADRs! But since I plan and think about all things Disney, I have a vague idea of where I want to go. Here are the places we are interested in:

Primetime Cafe - we've been here before, we love it!
San Angel Inn - love the atmosphere and food!
Le Cellier - this will be a first; I've heard nothing but good things.
Mama Melrose - another first but the menu looks yummy!
Beaches & Cream - anything 50's inspired :thumbsup2
Tusker House - character breakfast with Donald, he's our favorite
Kona Cafe - 2 words: Tonga Toast. Joe loves bananas...I'm leaning toward the pineapple pancakes.
Ohana's - believe it or not, another first!
Hoop De Doo - we're torn between this and Ohana's. I actually did a poll on this and it was split right down the middle. :confused3


I think I'm leaning more toward Ohana's because we'll be having a late dinner and it overlooks MK. Joe is a big Wishes fan. Does anyone know if they pipe in the music for it in the restaurant?

One of the days, we'll be going to Universal. I know :scared1: But Margaritaville is a must!

We'll also be there for the start of the Food & Wine Festival which I'm super excited about!! That's yet another first. Is my thread title starting to make a little more sense? ;)

[karentan]

they didnt pipe in the music last time we were in ohanas. we saw the taller fireworks but not all of them.

[Rora]

Kona Cafe - 2 words: Tonga Toast. Joe loves bananas...I'm leaning toward the pineapple pancakes.

Jenny!! You cannot not eat the Tonga Toast!! :scared1: If you insist on getting pineapple pancakes you must try the Tonga Toast... Seriously. :lmao:

I think I'm leaning more toward Ohana's because we'll be having a late dinner and it overlooks MK. Joe is a big Wishes fan. Does anyone know if they pipe in the music for it in the restaurant?
From what I remember, they don't.

One of the days, we'll be going to Universal. I know :scared1: But Margaritaville is a must!
Ooh, I do love Jimmy Buffett!

We'll also be there for the start of the Food & Wine Festival which I'm super excited about!! That's yet another first. Is my thread title starting to make a little more sense? ;)
I'm so excited that you'll be there for F & W. You are going to love it!!

Great update!

[jenny105]

they didnt pipe in the music last time we were in ohanas. we saw the taller fireworks but not all of them.

I've heard they at least dim the lights and lower the music.

Jenny!! You cannot not eat the Tonga Toast!! If you insist on getting pineapple pancakes you must try the Tonga Toast... Seriously.

I don't like bananas at all so the Tonga Toast would be wasted on me. But I'll try Joe's, I promise! His eye went wandering to the steak & eggs platter but I told him I picked that place because I thought he would like the Tonga Toast so I'll be mad if he doesn't get it! :rotfl:

I'm so excited that you'll be there for F & W. You are going to love it!!

Great update!

I can't wait to try everything at F & W. I read last year that they had a champagne stand. I hope they have that again!! :thumbsup2

[karentan]

yeah i think i remember them dimming the lights

[jenny105]

So, we were dead set on driving to Florida this trip. We did it in November and had a lot of fun, stopped in Savannah on the way down; were planning on doing the same thing this time. Having the car for us would be a plus too, especially since we're considering going to Universal for a day. And if gas prices don't escalate like they did last summer, it's actually the least expensive option.

On the other hand, my brother's 40th birthday is 9/19, the day before we're supposed to be at WDW. If we drove, we'd have to leave this day, and there is talk about a surprise party for him. Considering that is a Saturday, there's a very good chance it would be that night and I'd have to miss it. I don't think it'd be a big deal to him if I did but my mom would give me hell, I'm sure.

So I looked into airfare. I found a flight from Atlantic City on Spirit airlines $174 roundtrip. Not bad at all! But then I got to thinking about baggage fees, adding on the cruise transfers, and all the little things that make flying add up. Plus the inconvinience of not having a car. I need to add up the differences and see which is the better option. Kind of hard to do considering I'm not sure what's going to happen to gas prices!

[disneygirlinnj]

Subbing!! :)

Where in NJ are you? I'm guessing furher south then I am since you're flying out of AC. I'm up in Bergen county... AND taking a trip pretty much the same week you are. I've yet to do a Disney Cruise though so I'd love to hear all about it!

[jenny105]

Subbing!! :)

Where in NJ are you? I'm guessing furher south then I am since you're flying out of AC. I'm up in Bergen county... AND taking a trip pretty much the same week you are. I've yet to do a Disney Cruise though so I'd love to hear all about it!

Another Jersey girl! :)

I'm actually in Monmouth county, work in Union county. Atlantic City is much cheaper to fly out of than Newark. Plus, it'd be easy to get a ride down because my mom loves AC! :laughing: She'll use any excuse to make a trip there.

Where are you staying when you go? This will be my first Disney cruise! I'll be sure to tell you all about it!

[disneygirlinnj]

Another Jersey girl! :)

I'm actually in Monmouth county, work in Union county. Atlantic City is much cheaper to fly out of than Newark. Plus, it'd be easy to get a ride down because my mom loves AC! :laughing: She'll use any excuse to make a trip there.

Where are you staying when you go? This will be my first Disney cruise! I'll be sure to tell you all about it!

We'll be staying at POFQ when we go...our first time there, can't wait! Haha... hmm...I wonder if I can get some of my friends to drive my mom and I to AC... I"m sure none will complain too much either!

[jenny105]

We'll be staying at POFQ when we go...our first time there, can't wait! Haha... hmm...I wonder if I can get some of my friends to drive my mom and I to AC... I"m sure none will complain too much either!


No way! We'll be staying right next door at POR. Our first time there too.

We can car pool! :laughing:

[DisneymoonJess07]

We are staying at POR, just a few weeks before you guys! Looks like you are well on your way to planning a great trip!! Good luck with the transportation issues, I know how that goes!

[jenny105]

We are staying at POR, just a few weeks before you guys! Looks like you are well on your way to planning a great trip!! Good luck with the transportation issues, I know how that goes!

We've never stayed at POR before, we're so excited!! It looks beautiful. Have you ever stayed there before?

Thanks! We'll figure it out sooner or later.

[Rora]

Hey Jenny!

Hmm.. I understand your transportation dilemma. BUT, it seems like driving would be the most cost efficent. Your plane tickets sound like a good deal but again, there are additional costs (baggage, cruise) and I hate having to rely on other transportation. Typically we always ride the busses in WDW but it's nice to know your car is there if you want it.

I say drive and tell your mom that you are so sorry but you just can't make it but are certainly looking forward to celebrating with him (and them!) when you get home!! :)

[jenny105]

Hey Jenny!

Hmm.. I understand your transportation dilemma. BUT, it seems like driving would be the most cost efficent. Your plane tickets sound like a good deal but again, there are additional costs (baggage, cruise) and I hate having to rely on other transportation. Typically we always ride the busses in WDW but it's nice to know your car is there if you want it.

I say drive and tell your mom that you are so sorry but you just can't make it but are certainly looking forward to celebrating with him (and them!) when you get home!! :)

It's definitely more cost efficient. And I like knowing that if the buses are taking too long, I can just hop in my car and go. Plus, I want to get to the port on the earlier side and I can only do that if I have my car. The only reason I keep checking airfare is because of my brother. He actually works practically across the highway from me so I can always take him out to lunch or something before the trip!

[Goldeelox9]

Hey there...Ok I am hooked now! Can't wait to hear about your trip! They did play the music in Ohana when we were there in Nov. It was nice. You will LOVE the Disney Cruise...LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

[jenny105]

Hey there...Ok I am hooked now! Can't wait to hear about your trip! They did play the music in Ohana when we were there in Nov. It was nice. You will LOVE the Disney Cruise...LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

I can't wait to go! I've been on Norwegian and Royal Caribbean cruises before but I hear DCL blows them out of the water! No pun intended! :)

[MiNniEDrEameR]

hey jenny, i'm kimi!! to answer your question from lynn's pre-trippie I am from howell and my fiancee is from Jackson, nj!! where are you guys at in monmouth county?

ps cant wait to hear more of your pre-trippie:cool1:

[tiggerfan1]

Hey, Jenny!



Primetime Cafe - we've been here before, we love it!
San Angel Inn - love the atmosphere and food!
Le Cellier - this will be a first; I've heard nothing but good things.
Mama Melrose - another first but the menu looks yummy!
Beaches & Cream - anything 50's inspired :thumbsup2
Tusker House - character breakfast with Donald, he's our favorite
Kona Cafe - 2 words: Tonga Toast. Joe loves bananas...I'm leaning toward the pineapple pancakes.
Ohana's - believe it or not, another first!
Hoop De Doo - we're torn between this and Ohana's. I actually did a poll on this and it was split right down the middle. :confused3


I think I'm leaning more toward Ohana's because we'll be having a late dinner and it overlooks MK. Joe is a big Wishes fan. Does anyone know if they pipe in the music for it in the restaurant?


That's a great lineup! :thumbsup2 Personally, I would go to Ohana's instead of the Hoop De Doo Revue. That'd be awesome if you could watch Wishes during dinner. You may need to request a table near the window or something though.


If you like peanut butter and chocolate, you should definitely try the No Way Jose sundae at Beaches and Cream. Here's a picture of it.


http://www.diningindisney.com/images/nowayjose.jpg



Mmmmmm........:cloud9: OK, where's that drooling smilie?




We'll also be there for the start of the Food & Wine Festival which I'm super excited about!! That's yet another first. Is my thread title starting to make a little more sense? ;)

You're going to have a great time! :woohoo:





So I looked into airfare. I found a flight from Atlantic City on Spirit airlines $174 roundtrip. Not bad at all! But then I got to thinking about baggage fees, adding on the cruise transfers, and all the little things that make flying add up. Plus the inconvinience of not having a car. I need to add up the differences and see which is the better option. Kind of hard to do considering I'm not sure what's going to happen to gas prices!

I always prefer to fly and rent a car whenever I go anywhere. That way you could be there for your brother's birthday. Even though it's cheaper and somewhat convenient, driving just takes up too much time. If going by plane will be too much of a hassle (and too expensive), then you should just drive over. If you decide to drive over, maybe you could take your brother out to dinner or something on the weekend before his birthday.

[jenny105]

hey jenny, i'm kimi!! to answer your question from lynn's pre-trippie I am from howell and my fiancee is from Jackson, nj!! where are you guys at in monmouth county?

ps cant wait to hear more of your pre-trippie:cool1:

Hi Kimi! My DBf lives in Howell and my aunt lives near Jackson, in Cream Ridge! :) Small world. I'm from Hazlet.

Hey, Jenny!


That's a great lineup! :thumbsup2 Personally, I would go to Ohana's instead of the Hoop De Doo Revue. That'd be awesome if you could watch Wishes during dinner. You may need to request a table near the window or something though.

I definitely plan on asking for a table near the window! :thumbsup2 I'm going to call the first day I'm allowed to make my ADRs!

If you like peanut butter and chocolate, you should definitely try the No Way Jose sundae at Beaches and Cream. Here's a picture of it.


http://www.diningindisney.com/images/nowayjose.jpg

Oh wow, that looks awesome!!


I always prefer to fly and rent a car whenever I go anywhere. That way you could be there for your brother's birthday. Even though it's cheaper and somewhat convenient, driving just takes up too much time. If going by plane will be too much of a hassle (and too expensive), then you should just drive over. If you decide to drive over, maybe you could take your brother out to dinner or something on the weekend before his birthday.

We'll figure it out, I'm sure. It's still months away and I'm not even sure if they're going to really have a party for my brother. His girlfriend had the idea for it and she can be kind of flaky. It's not so much my brother I'm worried about, it's my mom who's going to get on my case if I miss it!

I never mind driving, we always have fun when we do. The more I think about it, flying just keeps adding up!

[pinkpixie0920]

Hi Jenny! I love you PTR so far! Your picture is the best, we ate at Medieval Times every year when we went to Myrtle Beach, my whole family loves it there. I can't wait to read more of your planning ideas. I love the places you are eating. We are eating at a lot of the same places. You will love Le Cellier!!!

[jenny105]

Hi Jenny! I love you PTR so far! Your picture is the best, we ate at Medieval Times every year when we went to Myrtle Beach, my whole family loves it there. I can't wait to read more of your planning ideas. I love the places you are eating. We are eating at a lot of the same places. You will love Le Cellier!!!

Hi Nancy! Thank you! Medieval Times is the best! I've been there a bunch of times but that was Joe's first time there and he had a blast. I can't wait to try Le Cellier! I've heard nothing but good things, especially about the cheddar cheese soup! Anything with cheese is a good idea :thumbsup2

[MiNniEDrEameR]

Really small world!

[jenny105]

so I just got off the phone with DCL. I cancelled my land portion and just went with the 3 night cruise so I can rebook my land portion separately and get free dining! It's a $104 difference. Not bad at all considering I won't really have to pay for any food for a week! Plus, I get the Magic Your Way package things included now! That arcade voucher for 30 minutes is looking pretty good!

I have never done the dining plan before but I know what it consists of. My only question is since gratuity is no longer included, how do the servers handle that? Do you just leave them a tip in cash or do they charge it back to your room?

DCL said it will take about 3 weeks to credit the money back to my account so I'm going to rebook when I get that back. I'm most likely going to book POR again considering that's where we were staying orginially but does anyone prefer a different mod over that one?

I'm so excited! :hyper:

[disneygirlinnj]

so I just got off the phone with DCL. I cancelled my land portion and just went with the 3 night cruise so I can rebook my land portion separately and get free dining! It's a $104 difference. Not bad at all considering I won't really have to pay for any food for a week! Plus, I get the Magic Your Way package things included now! That arcade voucher for 30 minutes is looking pretty good!

I have never done the dining plan before but I know what it consists of. My only question is since gratuity is no longer included, how do the servers handle that? Do you just leave them a tip in cash or do they charge it back to your room?

DCL said it will take about 3 weeks to credit the money back to my account so I'm going to rebook when I get that back. I'm most likely going to book POR again considering that's where we were staying orginially but does anyone prefer a different mod over that one?

I'm so excited! :hyper:

Just a warning about waiting... Disney only reserves a certain number of rooms available for free dining. When those rooms are gone, you can't get free dining anymore even if there's 'normal' rooms available at the resort. At least that's what I had heard last year?

As for tip, you can either charge it to the room, leave cash, or charge it to a credit card.

[jenny105]

Just a warning about waiting... Disney only reserves a certain number of rooms available for free dining. When those rooms are gone, you can't get free dining anymore even if there's 'normal' rooms available at the resort. At least that's what I had heard last year?

As for tip, you can either charge it to the room, leave cash, or charge it to a credit card.

I'm aware of that but thank you for letting me know. I already put a hold for a reservation at POR so I'll probably pay the deposit within the week and when I get the credit, put it toward the rest of what is owed.

Thank you!

[Rora]

YAY for free dining!!! That's a nice savings!!

I'm glad you are definitley able to keep your room- I was going to tell you about that, but I'm glad you knew. :thumbsup2

Honestly, I have no idea how free dining works. :confused3 Wish I could be of more help!!

[disneypreggo09]

subbing, sounds like you're going to have a great time!!

[jenny105]

YAY for free dining!!! That's a nice savings!!

I'm glad you are definitley able to keep your room- I was going to tell you about that, but I'm glad you knew. :thumbsup2

Honestly, I have no idea how free dining works. :confused3 Wish I could be of more help!!

Well, I know how the dining plan itself works. It's funny because I've never gotten it but I've sold it and explained enough times to clients to know a lot about it! They don't call it a Key to the World for nothin; you really can do everything with it!

subbing, sounds like you're going to have a great time!!


Welcome!! I absolutely cannot wait, it's going to be a blast!! :)

[jenny105]

I just paid the deposit for the modified Land portion of my trip. That means I definitely get free dining! :woohoo: The balance isn't due til 8/6 but I plan to pay it off as soon as I get my refund from DCL. They said it should take about 3 weeks.

I can't wait until September! :yay:

[disneygirlinnj]

I just paid the deposit for the modified Land portion of my trip. That means I definitely get free dining! :woohoo: The balance isn't due til 8/6 but I plan to pay it off as soon as I get my refund from DCL. They said it should take about 3 weeks.

I can't wait until September! :yay:

woooohoooo! :) congrats!

[jenny105]

woooohoooo! :) congrats!

Thank you! :) I feel silly for being so excited about the dining plan but I've never had it before!

[karentan]

same here jenny, i cant wait for all that free food!!!!!!!!!

[jenny105]

same here jenny, i cant wait for all that free food!!!!!!!!!

Me either! We're going to pack on the pounds during this trip! :rotfl:

[Rora]

Congrats for being confirmed!!!!

I am so excited for this trip! Bring on the cruise!

[jenny105]

Congrats for being confirmed!!!!

I am so excited for this trip! Bring on the cruise!

Me too! I am definitely going to do a TR so you can live vicariously when I'm back. :) I promise to take lots and lots of pictures!! I wish it would get here already!

[Rora]

Me too! I am definitely going to do a TR so you can live vicariously when I'm back. :) I promise to take lots and lots of pictures!! I wish it would get here already!
Ahh.. you know us so well :laughing:

I wish this trip was tomorrow and I'm not even going!! :woohoo::lmao:

[jenny105]

Ahh.. you know us so well :laughing:

I wish this trip was tomorrow and I'm not even going!! :woohoo::lmao:


We'll pick you up on the way down! :laughing: This is the longest vacation I've had in awhile. 10 days at Walt Disney World!! I'm going to need a vacation after that! :rotfl2:

[jenny105]

So since I saved a bunch of money on food thanks to the free dining promo, I decided I wanted to upgrade where we were going to stay for our 2 nights after the cruise. Originally, we were going to be staying at ASMo in a preferred room. I have just gotten off the phone with Disney and we are now staying at....

Wilderness Lodge! I'm super excited! :banana: I've never stayed at a deluxe, ever, so this will be yet another first for me! Joe has stayed at some of the deluxe hotels but I don't think he's ever stayed at WL.

I was torn between there and AKL but after looking at pictures and reading reviews, decided WL had a slight edge. Especially because they have a water launch to MK and I absolutely love taking that instead of the buses. Plus, Joe has stayed at AKL before so that was primarily the tie-breaker.

The best part of this all is, I'm not going to tell him! I'm going to let him think we're still staying at ASMo. I wonder if he'll pick up on the fact that we're not going the right way as we're heading back from the cruise ship. He knows the All Stars are near AK so when he doesn't see us driving in that direction and that I'm following signs for MK instead....that will be the tip off. But there's so many resorts in that area, he won't know which one til we pull up to the sign! :)

Now the trick is to keep this a secret from him! :ssst:

[karentan]

it'll kill you for the next 5 months! i had to keep AKL a secret from gary for 7 months or so and it was soooo hard to keep it a secret

[jenny105]

it'll kill you for the next 5 months! i had to keep AKL a secret from gary for 7 months or so and it was soooo hard to keep it a secret

Not only do I have to keep the secret but my tablemates do as well! No mention of this at dinner or while drinking! :laughing:

[karentan]

oh yeah!!! remind me closer to the time! and on the cruise, just in case i forget between now and then!

[jenny105]

oh yeah!!! remind me closer to the time! and on the cruise, just in case i forget between now and then!

Will do! Can't have anybody spillin the beans!

[Rora]

OMG! You are going to love the WL. What a sweet surprise for DBF. It will be so hard not to tell him!

That's great!

[jenny105]

OMG! You are going to love the WL. What a sweet surprise for DBF. It will be so hard not to tell him!

That's great!

It's going to be tough not to tell him! I tell him everything. It kept running through my head yesterday and I wanted to be like 'I have a surprise for you!' but I'm going to keep him completely in the dark. I know he's looking forward to staying at ASMo since he loves everything having to do with movies but I doubt he'll be disappointed! I had to make sure he had never stayed there so I passed it off like I was asking him about it for a client. I was like "Have you ever stayed at WL? I have clients interested in going there and don't know much about it." When of course, wdwinfo has all the information I could ever need.

He's been working so hard editing the movie he filmed last summer that I figured he deserved a little extra pampering. I can't wait to see the look on his face. :)

I'm so excited. The hotel looks absolutely gorgeous! Have you ever eaten at Whispering Canyon Cafe? It looks fun!

[karentan]

we ate there last year for lunch as part of the backstage magic tour, it was good food, the servers are good fun!

[jenny105]

we ate there last year for lunch as part of the backstage magic tour, it was good food, the servers are good fun!

I think we may do breakfast there the day we leave. Did you try the skillet??

[karentan]

yeah we had the lunch skillet, gary asked for more coke and got what was almost a bucket of it:)

[jenny105]

yeah we had the lunch skillet, gary asked for more coke and got what was almost a bucket of it:)

:laughing: I hear the servers mess around with you a lot. You can share the skillet right?

[karentan]

not sure, our lunch was part of the tour so couldnt tell you if you need to order one per table or each?

[jenny105]

not sure, our lunch was part of the tour so couldnt tell you if you need to order one per table or each?

I think the skillets are all you can eat so I'm sure you can order just one for the table, let alone 2 people.

[m_kasch]

The Skillet comes as one for everyone at the table who orders it. So some people at the table can get it but everyone doesn't have to. I have only had the dinner one, it was yummy!! You guys are making me hungry!

[jenny105]

The Skillet comes as one for everyone at the table who orders it. So some people at the table can get it but everyone doesn't have to. I have only had the dinner one, it was yummy!! You guys are making me hungry!

I told Joe about the skillets and his eyes lit up. :laughing: Especially when I mentioned they were all you can eat. Since we're planning on doing Universal one day while we're there, we may do Whispering Canyon for dinner that night or breakfast the next morning.

[pinkpixie0920]

Yay for upgrading your hotel! YOu will love the WL, we stayed there on our honeymoon. It is awesome to be so close the the MK. I have never eaten at Whispering Canyon Cafe but that skillet looks to die for!

[jenny105]

Yay for upgrading your hotel! YOu will love the WL, we stayed there on our honeymoon. It is awesome to be so close the the MK. I have never eaten at Whispering Canyon Cafe but that skillet looks to die for!

I fell in love with it just from the pictures so I can't wait to see it in person. I work for a TA and someone just called me and booked a trip to WDW at the WL. I told her all about my plans. :laughing: She went there for her honeymoon years ago and told me I'd love it!!

[onejellyshelly]

Great PTR. I am goint in Sept. also. Staying at the POP, how did you like it??

[jenny105]

Great PTR. I am goint in Sept. also. Staying at the POP, how did you like it??

Thanks! I love POP! I've stayed there three times! Twice in the 50s and once in the 80s. It's really cool to walk around and see all the huge icons for all the different decades. The lobby is really nice too because it has memorabilia throughout the years. It'll bring you back to your childhood :laughing: I'm sure you'll love it. Say hi to Mr & Mrs Potato Head for me!

[bentleygirl22]

great pre trip report so far...
Woohoo!! on the upgrade to WL...

[jenny105]

great pre trip report so far...
Woohoo!! on the upgrade to WL...

Thanks!

I can't wait to stay there. It looks like a beautiful hotel!

[disneygirlinnj]

Thank you! :) I feel silly for being so excited about the dining plan but I've never had it before!

haha, no need to feel silly!! the littlest Disney things make us all excited! :) And I love the WL surprise, he's going to love it!! I haven't been but I'd love to go over there and see it.

[jenny105]

haha, no need to feel silly!! the littlest Disney things make us all excited! :) And I love the WL surprise, he's going to love it!! I haven't been but I'd love to go over there and see it.

I'll be sure to take lots of pictures so you can visit vicariously. :)

[jenny105]

So, since I work in a TA, Marriott pretty much hooks us up with great deals on their hotels. Today I booked the hotels I need for the drive to and from Florida. I've nixed flying. It was just adding up to way too much money between checking bags, transfers, cabs, etc. I'd rather drive.

Anyway, I booked a Courtyard in GA which is about a 12 1/2 ride from here and only 3 1/2 hours from Disney. We stopped in Savannah last year on the ride down but I couldn't get anything there with my Marriott rate so I moved our destination a little further south. It's just a place to sleep, ya know? The only bummer is that there is no free breakfast at Courtyards but it was the only one in the Marriott chain I could get for that area!

On the way back I booked a Fairfield Inn in VA. It's just over the SC/VA border and about 10 hours from Disney, 6 hours from home. I don't know much about the area, it seems like a small southern town, but again it's a place to sleep and free breakfast! Besides, you really can't go wrong with Marriotts.

As for surprising Joe with the WL upgrade, I know that I will have to give the security kiosk a reason why I'm there. I plan on telling security we're there to check it out for a future visit. Now the question is, what to tell Joe when we're headed over to the Wilderness Lodge? I can't use the excuse that I have an ADR because we will be eating breakfast on the ship. Joe will be like 'Why are we eating breakfast twice?' In a perfect world, he'll have dozed off and I won't have to say anything but who knows? I was thinking of blindfolding him but god only knows what security would think if they saw that. :laughing: Any ideas?

[Rora]

Hmm.. that is a dilemma.. what about just telling him the same thing you tell the security guard? The whole trip be like "OMG, wouldn't it be fun if next time we stayed at the WL! If we have time one day, we should go look at it.."...

Or, we could just give him a sleeping pill :laughing: . I'm not too sure how the guard would react to a blindfolded man in the front of the car, UNLESS, before you left your first resort, you wrote a little note saying "This is a surprise resort upgrade and I don't want my DBF to know.." and then hand that to him. When he asks you why you are there (after he's read the note) say you're there just to look around!!

That might be a little complicated but we always have the sleeping pill!! :)

I'm glad you chose to drive, I think it's more fun. It's so nice Mariott hooks you up!

[jenny105]

Hmm.. that is a dilemma.. what about just telling him the same thing you tell the security guard? The whole trip be like "OMG, wouldn't it be fun if next time we stayed at the WL! If we have time one day, we should go look at it.."...

Or, we could just give him a sleeping pill :laughing: . I'm not too sure how the guard would react to a blindfolded man in the front of the car, UNLESS, before you left your first resort, you wrote a little note saying "This is a surprise resort upgrade and I don't want my DBF to know.." and then hand that to him. When he asks you why you are there (after he's read the note) say you're there just to look around!!

That might be a little complicated but we always have the sleeping pill!! :)

I'm glad you chose to drive, I think it's more fun. It's so nice Mariott hooks you up!


I like the idea of the note and I'm sure they would be more than happy to play along. I just don't know what to tell Joe when we're headed over there! I was thinking of telling him I wanted to rent out one of the Sea Raycers since we'll have a voucher for it. I keep saying I want to get one from an MK resort so we can drive it out in front. Or maybe that I want to check out WCC before I make an ADR. Or maybe I won't say anything at all and see if he realizes I'm not headed in the direction of ASMo at all and not answer him when he asks 'Where are we going?' :laughing:

Marriott is awesome to us! We can get rates for as low as $44/nt!! For that, I always try to give them business whenever I can.

[jenny105]

I haven't updated in awhile and this isn't really trip related but I figured I'd put it in here anyway! I apologize for the lack of pictures, I didn't get a chance to upload any yet.

Joe and I celebrated our 4 year anniversary this past weekend with a trip to Williamsburg, VA. It was a first for both of us. We had a blast and absolutely loved the area; it's beautiful! We were lucky to have gorgeous, warm (HOT :laughing:) weather.

We left on Friday morning at around 10 am. I decided to take the "scenic" route via the Cheasapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel because I've had many clients go that way, so I wanted to see what it was all about. Two words: never. again. A 5-6 hour drive became a 8-9 hour trip. I didn't realize US-13 had stoplights :confused3 and there were two accidents on the way down. One on 13, which had us detour through country farm land and took us out of the way, and the other on I-64 in the tunnel which shut the whole road down for about an hour. Although the bridge-tunnel was beautiful, it wasn't worth that ride.

So we got to the Couryard Williamsburg at 6:30-7. The hotel was really nice and only about a mile away from Busch Gardens. I took a power nap while Joe showered and then it was my turn and we went to Kyoto, a japanese steakhouse in town. It was awesome! I think I would have chopped my finger off if I was trying to do all of the things our hibachi chef was doing. The food was great and we had a really fun time. I think Joe got a little buzzed because he was drinking sake like it was water! We got back to the hotel and watched a little tv and fell asleep.

On Saturday we woke up around 8 am and got ready to go to Busch Gardens. We were there by 9 (you could see the park from our hotel) and had breakfast at Squire's Grille. They serve the biggest breakfast sandwiches I have ever seen. :scared1: I was full for the rest of the day! We worked our way counter clockwise around the park, starting in Ireland. Our first ride was Corkscrew Hill which is a 4D simulator ride. That was rough on my back but a lot of fun. We were slowly working our way toward Griffon, this mammoth bad boy of a rollercoaster located in the France area. Before that, we went on Le Scott log flume and then decided to tackle this coaster. Oh. My. Lord. 90 degree vertical drop and they stop your cart to let you dangle and stare down the hill before you drop. You can't even see the track, that's how steep it is! I took a video of it once we got off which I will try to post in the upcoming week.

I have never been so terrified on a ride in all my life. I absolutely loved it though. We worked our way around the rest of the park and did 4 out of the 5 coasters. Loch Ness Monster, which I was really looking forward to riding because it's been there forever, was shut down! :sad2: It started getting really crowded and since we had done most of the attractions, we left around 3.

Here's some pictures from BG:

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Corkscrew Hill in Ireland ;)

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Me and my buddy Bob in front of Loch Ness Monster and Alpengeist.

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One of the Griffon drop :scared1:

We hung out around the pool til about 4 and then got ready to go into Colonial Williamsburg. We had a ghost tour that night, after all! We got dinner at this place called Retro's, which was a counter service, 50s inspired burger joint. Yum! :thumbsup2 We walked around Merchant's Square for a little while and then met up with our guide around 7:45. The tour was about 90 minutes and took us all through town, on a walking tour. Our guide, Don, told us the folklore and of the spirits that linger in the houses and buildings of the William & Mary campus and he also gave us a little bit of history of the town itself. I took a picture of one of the houses and it looks like the outline of a person is looking out, watching. Creepy! :scared: If anyone is down that way, I definitely recommend it. It was really interesting.

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Joe and Thomas Jefferson

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A creepy old house with lots of orbs...friendly ghosts?

On Sunday, unfortunately we had to leave. :guilty: We took I-95 back this time and it didn't take us nearly as long to get home! Next time we're down that way, we'll definitely take a long weekend so we can explore more of the town and Jamestown and Yorktown as well.

All in all, it was an amazing time! :)

[stacikristine]

Hey! I just wanted to say HI and I'm subbing!

We're arriving the exact same day you are!! :yay: We're staying in AKL...a first!

Smart thinking with canceling the land part of your pkg so you can get free dining! My cousin is staying at POR for his honeymoon in a couple of weeks. I'll let you know how they like it.

Your mini TR was great--looks like you had a lot of fun! I LOVE rollercoasters!

I'm excited to see the rest of your plans unfold!! :thumbsup2

[jenny105]

Hey! I just wanted to say HI and I'm subbing!

We're arriving the exact same day you are!! :yay: We're staying in AKL...a first!

Smart thinking with canceling the land part of your pkg so you can get free dining! My cousin is staying at POR for his honeymoon in a couple of weeks. I'll let you know how they like it.

Your mini TR was great--looks like you had a lot of fun! I LOVE rollercoasters!

I'm excited to see the rest of your plans unfold!! :thumbsup2

Hi!

I'm so excited for our trip! That's awesome that we're arriving the same day. You'll have to say hi if you think you recognize me. :laughing:

Definitely let me know how they liked POR. I've never stayed there but I did a quick tour of it the last time I was in FL and it looks beautiful.

I'm looking forward to summer but I just want it to fly by and be September already!! :)

[jenny105]

I went on a little shopping trip last night to Old Navy and Kohl's. Found a couple of cute things. This was definitely a Disney trip inspired shopping trip. I'd rather pick up a few things here and there then do an all out spending spree before I go because I will end up getting way too much stuff!! Here's what I got:

These shorts
http://oldnavy.gap.com/Asset_Archive/ONWeb/Assets/Product/633/633405/big/on633405-06vliv01.jpg

http://oldnavy.gap.com/Asset_Archive/ONWeb/Assets/Product/522/522173/big/on522173-11vliv01.jpg

Both from Old Navy.

And then at Kohl's, I picked up:

http://media.kohls.com.edgesuite.net/is/image/kohls/432119?wid=230&hei=230&op_sharpen=1

Also got a grey t-shirt with a drawing of Mickey mouse and the pants & shoes are florescent red & yellow. I just had to get Disney shirts! :) They were only $6 each!

[stacikristine]

Cute stuff!! I know--I've already started doing a little Disney shopping here and there too!

[Rora]

Jenny: So excited you went on the ghost tour!! I want to see that creepy picture! It's great you guys had such nice weather and enjoyed yourselves. Those rides sounds like SO MUCH FUN. FIELD TRIP??! :laughing: Hmm.. I'm not a huge fan of scenic routes either- I just want to get there!

Wonderful Disney shopping.. Love the Tink Tee!

Great update!

[jenny105]

Cute stuff!! I know--I've already started doing a little Disney shopping here and there too!

Thanks! Shopping is one of the best parts leading up to the trip! ;)

Jenny: So excited you went on the ghost tour!! I want to see that creepy picture! It's great you guys had such nice weather and enjoyed yourselves. Those rides sounds like SO MUCH FUN. FIELD TRIP??! :laughing: Hmm.. I'm not a huge fan of scenic routes either- I just want to get there!

Wonderful Disney shopping.. Love the Tink Tee!

Great update!

The ghost tour was awesome. If you're ever up that way, I recommend it. Our guide was great. I will try to get the pictures up over the weekend, promise.

I wouldn't even call it a scenic route. It was a bunch of farm land minus the bay! :rotfl:

I had to get the Tink tee! It was too good of a deal to pass up. I realized for how many trips I've taken to Disney, I have no Disney clothing other than my Jack Sparrow shirt and flip flops!

[jenny105]

I thought I'd post a loose itinerary I've come up with for our trip. I won't know for definite what parks we're going to hit on what days until the official hours are announced.

Sunday 9/20 - DHS - hoping to get there around 1 since we'll be leaving the hotel in GA around 9.
MK - EMH. This seems to be the day they've been having it at night.

Monday 9/21 - Epcot Day!

Tuesday 9/22 - DHS again for the morning to hit anything we've missed
And then off to MK for MNSSHP

Wednesday 9/23 - AK Day!
Since this is the night before the cruise, we'll probably relax by the pool after and then have a mini-DIS meet at Jellyroll's. It'll be an early night.

Thursday 9/24 - We board the ship! The beautiful Disney Wonder. We'll be cruising until the morning of 9/27.

Sunday 9/27 - Epcot for the F&W Fesitval!

Monday 9/28 - Orginally, this was going to be a Universal day. But honestly, I don't really feel like going there. We went there for a week last November and I want to have an all Disney trip this time. Since we've never stayed at Wilderness Lodge, I really just want to hang by the pool and maybe rent a Sea Raycer. And possibly in the morning, go to Typhoon Lagoon. If Joe really wants to go to Universal, we'll do it, but as of right now :confused3

Tuesday 9/29 - MK in the morning before we head home. This is a tradition.

The MNSSHP tickets go on sale Friday so I'm planning on buying those right away. And only one more month to go until the September hours are announced! It's getting closer!!!

[hmdavid]

Hey, Jenny! Can't believe I just saw the link in your siggie for your trip report! Signing on and going to start getting caught up!!!

[jenny105]

Hey, Jenny! Can't believe I just saw the link in your siggie for your trip report! Signing on and going to start getting caught up!!!

Yay! You found me! :) I saw your post about the Tusker House, glad to know you liked it. I picked it because Donald's my favorite and it's one of the very few places to see Daisy!!

[disneygirlinnj]

the itinerary sounds great! I'm still deciding what park I want to do on my birhtday (mk or epcot) on the 27th so maybe we'll run into each other!

[jenny105]

the itinerary sounds great! I'm still deciding what park I want to do on my birhtday (mk or epcot) on the 27th so maybe we'll run into each other!

Awesome! If you see me, wave hello. :)

[jenny105]

So my sister worked for Ann Taylor for a little while as a manager and I completely fell in love with their clothes. She gets an awesome discount but she's leaving their company for another so it was the last weekend I could abuse her discount. Here's the loot!

http://anntaylorloft.richfx.com.edgesuite.net/image/media/233905_4570_Z2/FirstFrame.jpg

http://anntaylorloft.richfx.com.edgesuite.net/image/media/233206_3430_Z2/FirstFrame.jpg

http://anntaylorloft.richfx.com.edgesuite.net/image/media/233206_2825_Z2/FirstFrame.jpg

http://anntaylorloft.richfx.com.edgesuite.net/image/media/232536_2792_collprod185x240.jpg
I can't tell you how much I love this dress.

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http://anntaylorloft.richfx.com.edgesuite.net/image/media/170277_3430_Z2/FirstFrame.jpg

http://anntaylorloft.richfx.com.edgesuite.net/image/media/233142_9000_category130x169.jpg
This skirt but in light blue denim rather than white.

I also got a pair of distressed dark blue denim bermudas that I can't seem to find on the site.

I saved a boatload of money with my sister's discount and then also an extra 15% because my sister had me apply for the Ann Taylor credit card. I need a credit card like I need another hole in the head but the limit is low and it'll be good to have. I do love their clothes.

In other Disney news, I want to buy MNSSHP tickets but they're not online yet. What's up with that? :confused3

[hmdavid]

Awesome pre-trippie so far! I just got caught up... sounds like you are going to have an amazing trip! You and Joe are so cute and I didn't realize that he is an aspiring director... very cool! Love what you bought on your shopping trip, I am heading to the website to look at that dress for myself, it is adorable!!!

What time do you plan to make your Ohana reservation? You could always eat at Ohana (which is one of my faves, btw!) and then head out to the beach with a pineapple drink and watch the fireworks there. They can be seen really well from the beach and the music is piped in out there.

[jenny105]

Awesome pre-trippie so far! I just got caught up... sounds like you are going to have an amazing trip! You and Joe are so cute and I didn't realize that he is an aspiring director... very cool! Love what you bought on your shopping trip, I am heading to the website to look at that dress for myself, it is adorable!!!

What time do you plan to make your Ohana reservation? You could always eat at Ohana (which is one of my faves, btw!) and then head out to the beach with a pineapple drink and watch the fireworks there. They can be seen really well from the beach and the music is piped in out there.

Thanks! :) Yes, Joe is big into movies. He's working hard on his latest project; it's his first feature length film!

I fell in love with that dress as soon as I saw it. Everything I picked up was so brightly colored, I love it all!

I think I'm going to make my Ohana reservation around 8-ish. That is a good idea! I have to wait until the park hours are out to know for definite when everything will be going on.

[hmdavid]

Thanks! :) Yes, Joe is big into movies. He's working hard on his latest project; it's his first feature length film!

I fell in love with that dress as soon as I saw it. Everything I picked up was so brightly colored, I love it all!

I think I'm going to make my Ohana reservation around 8-ish. That is a good idea! I have to wait until the park hours are out to know for definite when everything will be going on.


I look for every excuse that I can find to drink pineapples at Ohana! :rolleyes1 We were there last year towards the end of September and I think Wishes was at 9, of course it could be different this year.

[disneygirlinnj]

i love all those flip flops!!

[jenny105]

I look for every excuse that I can find to drink pineapples at Ohana! :rolleyes1 We were there last year towards the end of September and I think Wishes was at 9, of course it could be different this year.

I'm thinking it'll be around 9 or 10. How long does dinner usually take there? Maybe I should schedule it a little bit earlier to be on the safe side. And I love pineapples so I'm sure I'll love that drink :thumbsup2

[hmdavid]

I think they are called a Lapu Lapu, but I can never remember for sure. They are yummy! After the first if you want another, you can order just the drink to put in your pineapple (a little cheaper this way). It took a long time to get our table at Ohana, but once we sat down I think it only took about an hour or so to eat. They bring the food out right away.

I thought we would skip Ohana on the next trip but now that I am thinking about it we have to have a reservation here!!!

[jenny105]

i love all those flip flops!!

I love the colors! :)

I think they are called a Lapu Lapu, but I can never remember for sure. They are yummy! After the first if you want another, you can order just the drink to put in your pineapple (a little cheaper this way). It took a long time to get our table at Ohana, but once we sat down I think it only took about an hour or so to eat. They bring the food out right away.

I thought we would skip Ohana on the next trip but now that I am thinking about it we have to have a reservation here!!!


I just looked it up to see if it mentioned the Lapu Lapu; it doesn't on the menu page but I'll take your word for it. The DIS does not give it a favorable review. :scared: That won't stop me from trying it though!

[stacikristine]

Cute, Cute clothes and shoes!! I especially love the dress. I've become a dress addict! :laughing: I'm hoping the weather will be super nice and I can wear dresses at Disney some nights!

[jenny105]

Cute, Cute clothes and shoes!! I especially love the dress. I've become a dress addict! :laughing: I'm hoping the weather will be super nice and I can wear dresses at Disney some nights!


I'm hoping for near 90 during the day and 70s at night. I'll take all the hot weather I can get because the last time I was down in Orlando, there was a cold front. 50 degree weather all week, 60 if I was lucky!

And I love, love, love that dress!!!! :)

[Rora]

http://anntaylorloft.richfx.com.edgesuite.net/image/media/232536_2792_collprod185x240.jpg


I just bought that dress! Unicorn Sisters! :lmao:

Your schedule looks great and I loved your mini TR pics!

Great update!!!

[jenny105]

I just bought that dress! Unicorn Sisters! :lmao:

Your schedule looks great and I loved your mini TR pics!

Great update!!!

:rotfl2: Great minds think alike!

[jenny105]

I just got our MNSSHP tickets for 9/22! :cheer2::banana::woohoo::yay: I'm so excited! I've heard this party is an awesome time! I was thinking about dressing up but I don't think I have the time or patience to make a costume. I definitely want some Halloween themed Mickey ears though!

On a completely different topic, has anyone ever eaten at Chefs de France? I'm not very big on French food (they eat snails for goodness sake!) but I'm a big fan of Ratatouille and really would like to see Remy. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!

EDIT: I just saw that Remy will only be there until September 5. I'm gonna just miss him! :(

[stacikristine]

YAY!!! :yay: MNSSHP is a lot of fun. I went in 2006. I didn't dress up...just wore orange and black layered t's. :thumbsup2 You'll have so much fun. The parade is just so cute!

[jenny105]

YAY!!! :yay: MNSSHP is a lot of fun. I went in 2006. I didn't dress up...just wore orange and black layered t's. :thumbsup2 You'll have so much fun. The parade is just so cute!

Have you been to MVMCP or P&PP? I had a blast at both of those but I hear MNSSHP is the best of all 3. I'm planning on doing something like that too: making Halloween shirts or wearing Halloween colors. Plus my ears! :)

[Rora]

I just got our MNSSHP tickets for 9/22! :cheer2::banana::woohoo::yay: I'm so excited! I've heard this party is an awesome time! I was thinking about dressing up but I don't think I have the time or patience to make a costume. I definitely want some Halloween themed Mickey ears though!

On a completely different topic, has anyone ever eaten at Chefs de France? I'm not very big on French food (they eat snails for goodness sake!) but I'm a big fan of Ratatouille and really would like to see Remy. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!

EDIT: I just saw that Remy will only be there until September 5. I'm gonna just miss him! :(
I'm so excited you're going to MNSSHP!! We went 2 years ago and LOVED it. We made shirts because we didn't want to wear full blown costumes thinking that..
1. We'd be really hot (we would've been)
and
2. That we'd be the only adults dressed up (uhh, we definitely weren't!).

We made shirts that said Aurora (pink) and Phillip (blue) on them. And I wore a tiara. princess: We got so many compliments from the CMs saying that we had the right idea since it was so hot out. :thumbsup2 But, Jenny, you really should find a way to dress up. We will brainstorm shirt ideas! :banana:

I ate Chefs de France a while ago but remember enough to know that I probably wouldn't eat there again. It's not that it wasn't good, it just wasn't for me. I am not a fan of French food at all (except crepes) and would've preferred to go to another place for the amount of $$ we spent. BUT, I would go just to see Remy but since he won't be there I think you're better off going somewhere you liked the food.

Great update!! I wish the trip was like, tomorrow! :rotfl:

[pinkpixie0920]

I love all your new clothes! That dress is so cute. Yay! you got your MNSSHP tickets.:cheer2: My DH is still against going but I am thinking we might end up there :rolleyes1

[jenny105]

I'm so excited you're going to MNSSHP!! We went 2 years ago and LOVED it. We made shirts because we didn't want to wear full blown costumes thinking that..
1. We'd be really hot (we would've been)
and
2. That we'd be the only adults dressed up (uhh, we definitely weren't!).

We made shirts that said Aurora (pink) and Phillip (blue) on them. And I wore a tiara. princess: We got so many compliments from the CMs saying that we had the right idea since it was so hot out. :thumbsup2 But, Jenny, you really should find a way to dress up. We will brainstorm shirt ideas! :banana:

I ate Chefs de France a while ago but remember enough to know that I probably wouldn't eat there again. It's not that it wasn't good, it just wasn't for me. I am not a fan of French food at all (except crepes) and would've preferred to go to another place for the amount of $$ we spent. BUT, I would go just to see Remy but since he won't be there I think you're better off going somewhere you liked the food.

Great update!! I wish the trip was like, tomorrow! :rotfl:

That's a cute idea for shirts!! Do you have pictures? Joe loves Wall-E so I was thinking of making shirts that say Wall-E and Eve. You can help me design them. ;)

Remy will be gone Sept 5 so it's not even worth going to Chefs de France if he's not there anymore. I don't think it would be my kind of place either. I looked at the menu and was just thinking 'what is this stuff?' :scared:

I wish the trip were tomorrow too! It's like all I can think about.

I love all your new clothes! That dress is so cute. Yay! you got your MNSSHP tickets.:cheer2: My DH is still against going but I am thinking we might end up there :rolleyes1

Thanks!! :) I love the Loft.

Why is your DH against going?? What does he have against free candy?? :laughing: Would you go the 22nd if you do decide to go? Maybe I'll see you there!

[pinkpixie0920]

Thanks!! :) I love the Loft.

Why is your DH against going?? What does he have against free candy?? :laughing: Would you go the 22nd if you do decide to go? Maybe I'll see you there!

He is not a huge halloween fan. Yeah if we go it would be the 22nd. Are you dressing up?

[jenny105]

He is not a huge halloween fan. Yeah if we go it would be the 22nd. Are you dressing up?

I love Halloween! I don't think we're going to dress up though because it will be too hot and the costume idea I had would have to be made, not bought. I wanted to go as Super Mario & Princess Daisy. I think I'm just going to make us t-shirts of them though or maybe Wall-E and Eve.

[stacikristine]

Have you been to MVMCP or P&PP? I had a blast at both of those but I hear MNSSHP is the best of all 3. I'm planning on doing something like that too: making Halloween shirts or wearing Halloween colors. Plus my ears! :)

No, I haven't been to either of those. But the Halloween party is SO CUTE! :thumbsup2 The "Boo To You" parade is awesome. And it's a lot of fun just walking around. The kids trick-or-treated and got TONS of characters' autographs. Be sure to stick around...later on the villians come out for pictures, etc. It was one of my favorite parts!

[jenny105]

No, I haven't been to either of those. But the Halloween party is SO CUTE! :thumbsup2 The "Boo To You" parade is awesome. And it's a lot of fun just walking around. The kids trick-or-treated and got TONS of characters' autographs. Be sure to stick around...later on the villians come out for pictures, etc. It was one of my favorite parts!

I've heard the Headless Horseman at the beginning of the parade and the Haunted Mansion float are not to be missed! I'm planning on hitting every trick-or-treat spot. :) I can't wait!!!!

[hmdavid]

We went to MNSSHP last year and it was awesome! You will have a great time! The kids dressed up for the evening and my husband and I each bought POTC tshirts, he bought a Jack Sparrow hat with dreads and I bought the pirate Minnie ears. It was silly but sooooo fun! The headless hoseman is very cool, but don't blink, you will miss him! I love Hallo Wishes. I thought it was amazing! We had so much candy last year that we left most of it behind! If we would have had room to bring it home I would not have had to buy candy for trick or treaters!

There are a couple of DISigners on the Creative DISigns board that have designs for MNSSHP if you want to check those out for tshirts. Another easy costume that we thought about was Mouseketeers. White shirts with names, black shorts and mouse ears.

[jenny105]

We went to MNSSHP last year and it was awesome! You will have a great time! The kids dressed up for the evening and my husband and I each bought POTC tshirts, he bought a Jack Sparrow hat with dreads and I bought the pirate Minnie ears. It was silly but sooooo fun! The headless hoseman is very cool, but don't blink, you will miss him! I love Hallo Wishes. I thought it was amazing! We had so much candy last year that we left most of it behind! If we would have had room to bring it home I would not have had to buy candy for trick or treaters!

There are a couple of DISigners on the Creative DISigns board that have designs for MNSSHP if you want to check those out for tshirts. Another easy costume that we thought about was Mouseketeers. White shirts with names, black shorts and mouse ears.

I can't wait for MNSSHP! It's going to be so much fun and we're going to be on a sugar rush from all that candy. :rotfl: I'm definitely going to be picking up minnie pirate ears for the pirate night on DCL. I'm looking forward to that a lot too!

Thanks for the suggestion! I will definitely go check that board out.

[Rora]

I love Halloween! I don't think we're going to dress up though because it will be too hot and the costume idea I had would have to be made, not bought. I wanted to go as Super Mario & Princess Daisy. I think I'm just going to make us t-shirts of them though or maybe Wall-E and Eve.
Wall-E and Eve would be super cute!!! Mario and Daisy would be really cute as well but I feel like you'd have to be full blown dressed up and trust me, you wouldn't want to be all dressed up. :rotfl:

I will try to find our MNSSHP pics and send them your way!!!

[jenny105]

Wall-E and Eve would be super cute!!! Mario and Daisy would be really cute as well but I feel like you'd have to be full blown dressed up and trust me, you wouldn't want to be all dressed up. :rotfl:

I will try to find our MNSSHP pics and send them your way!!!

Joe liked the Wall-E and Eve idea so we'll probably stick with that. He went shopping for summer clothes yesterday (for the first time in YEARS) and I tried to convince him to by a t-shirt with Grumpy on it and it read 'I'm Bringing Grumpy Back' but...no sale. Ah well.

Thanks!

[Rora]

Joe liked the Wall-E and Eve idea so we'll probably stick with that. He went shopping for summer clothes yesterday (for the first time in YEARS) and I tried to convince him to by a t-shirt with Grumpy on it and it read 'I'm Bringing Grumpy Back' but...no sale. Ah well.

Thanks!
Hey- do we share men? My DFiance refuses to shop for clothes!! :lmao:

:laughing: Too good about that shirt.

I am PMing you a picture of our MNSSHP shirts!! I'd share with the group but it's not a very flattering picture (it was raining, I look drunk and tired :cool2:).

[jenny105]

Hey- do we share men? My DFiance refuses to shop for clothes!! :lmao:

:laughing: Too good about that shirt.

I am PMing you a picture of our MNSSHP shirts!! I'd share with the group but it's not a very flattering picture (it was raining, I look drunk and tired :cool2:).

The best thing was, he was just picking up clothes and throwing them over his arm. He didn't even try anything on. I mean, shirts pretty much look the same on guys but he didn't try any of the pants or shorts on! :sad2:

[Rora]

The best thing was, he was just picking up clothes and throwing them over his arm. He didn't even try anything on. I mean, shirts pretty much look the same on guys but he didn't try any of the pants or shorts on! :sad2:
Hmm.. maybe we are dating the same man? Or is this just a common man theme?
:lmao:

[jenny105]

Hmm.. maybe we are dating the same man? Or is this just a common man theme?
:lmao:

I'm pretty sure it's a common theme. He was so proud of himself for buying new clothes. :rotfl2: And of course, since we were already at the stores, I just had to buy something!

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[katyjeka]

I've just finished reading your pre-trip. Great start. We have a group of 8 going in Sept., can't wait!!! We always go in December, so we're all looking forward to our 1st MNSSHP. I'm trying to come up with a group costume idea, that won't be hot, what a challenge. We've been on NCL 3 times, and are looking forward to trying another line, hopefully Disney.

[jenny105]

I've just finished reading your pre-trip. Great start. We have a group of 8 going in Sept., can't wait!!! We always go in December, so we're all looking forward to our 1st MNSSHP. I'm trying to come up with a group costume idea, that won't be hot, what a challenge. We've been on NCL 3 times, and are looking forward to trying another line, hopefully Disney.

Thanks! When are you going in Sept? Maybe you can all wear matching t-shirts with a Halloween theme and have them personalized. They have all sorts of things on the DISign boards that can be customized. I'll let you know all about DCL! I'm so, so excited about that!

[disneygirlinnj]

we actually love Chefs and go there every trip. The food might sound funny...but when translated, it's definitely just normal every day food. I love the short ribs, flat breads, roasted chicken, etc. The onion soup is to die for! mmmmm! :)

[jenny105]

we actually love Chefs and go there every trip. The food might sound funny...but when translated, it's definitely just normal every day food. I love the short ribs, flat breads, roasted chicken, etc. The onion soup is to die for! mmmmm! :)

Thanks for letting me know! I was a little nervous about trying it. Hopefully, Remy will still be there because that will be the deciding factor. As of right now he's only there til 9/5 but they may extend it.

[katyjeka]

We are going Sept. 10th to the 20th. I'm making shirts for everyone, but would really love to do a group costume. We ordered our MNSSHP tickets and they came Monday. Love mail from Disney.

[jenny105]

We are going Sept. 10th to the 20th. I'm making shirts for everyone, but would really love to do a group costume. We ordered our MNSSHP tickets and they came Monday. Love mail from Disney.

I love anything from Disney! I did will call for mine. I tend to forget things so I didn't want to take any chances.

[bentleygirl22]

I just got our MNSSHP tickets for 9/22! :cheer2::banana::woohoo::yay: I'm so excited! I've heard this party is an awesome time! I was thinking about dressing up but I don't think I have the time or patience to make a costume. I definitely want some Halloween themed Mickey ears though!

On a completely different topic, has anyone ever eaten at Chefs de France? I'm not very big on French food (they eat snails for goodness sake!) but I'm a big fan of Ratatouille and really would like to see Remy. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!

EDIT: I just saw that Remy will only be there until September 5. I'm gonna just miss him! :(

I'm pretty sure it's a common theme. He was so proud of himself for buying new clothes. :rotfl2: And of course, since we were already at the stores, I just had to buy something!

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Woo hoo on getting the tickets:cool1:
i love those flip flops!!:love:

[Rora]

Love the shoes from Old Navy! All of your shopping trip posts make me want to run out and buy stuff :laughing:

[jenny105]

Woo hoo on getting the tickets:cool1:
i love those flip flops!!:love:

Old Navy has so many cute flip flops! I tend to go a little nuts buying them over the summer. I can't help it, they're a good deal. :rolleyes1

Love the shoes from Old Navy! All of your shopping trip posts make me want to run out and buy stuff :laughing:

So go! Boost the economy! :rotfl: I'm sure I'll be picking up more stuff between now and the trip. My sister just started a new job at Tommy Hil and gets 50% off!! Even on sale items!

[karentan]

i got given a 20% off voucher for a store called matalan today, going to go tomorrow after work and see if theres anything for the holiday there!

[jenny105]

i got given a 20% off voucher for a store called matalan today, going to go tomorrow after work and see if theres anything for the holiday there!

Let me know if you pick up anything! Have fun shopping!

[jenny105]

Ok people, help me out with this! I've already changed from ASMo to WL and am thinking of going with AKL now. Any feedback would be great!

On the one hand, WL has the prime location. We always spend our last morning at MK, we're planning on going to Hoop Dee Doo (I'm not sure when yet), probably going to have breakfast our last day at WCC, and I like that they have a ferry. The hotel itself and the grounds are gorgeous but I'm not wild about the room decor. Seems a little rustic and dark. I think I read that the rooms are bigger than AKL though. Another positive is that Joe has never stayed here.

On the other hand, AKV is a little out of the way and has bussing to pretty much everything. No ferry. But it's a little less expensive and we love animals so it'd be really cool to be able to see the animals from our room. I keep thinking about having breakfast out on our balcony. :) And I love the way the rooms look. So bright and colorful! Joe has stayed here with his family before but I think it was only for one night because his dad wanted to check it out.

Opinions?

[angey77]

Ok people, help me out with this! I've already changed from ASMo to WL and am thinking of going with AKL now. Any feedback would be great!

On the one hand, WL has the prime location. We always spend our last morning at MK, we're planning on going to Hoop Dee Doo (I'm not sure when yet), probably going to have breakfast our last day at WCC, and I like that they have a ferry. The hotel itself and the grounds are gorgeous but I'm not wild about the room decor. Seems a little rustic and dark. I think I read that the rooms are bigger than AKL though. Another positive is that Joe has never stayed here.

On the other hand, AKV is a little out of the way and has bussing to pretty much everything. No ferry. But it's a little less expensive and we love animals so it'd be really cool to be able to see the animals from our room. I keep thinking about having breakfast out on our balcony. :) And I love the way the rooms look. So bright and colorful! Joe has stayed here with his family before but I think it was only for one night because his dad wanted to check it out.

Opinions?

You had to pick two of my favorite resorts, didn't you? :rotfl:
Pros and cons for each:
WL - what is great is everything is self-contained, never have to go outside for anything. This works out especially well if weather is bad. The location is wonderful, but when it comes to the ferries, remember you have to share with FW, and it can take some time to get to MK because of this. We left WL one time for MVMCP and it took us about 35-45 minutes to get there! Also, you do share a bus with another resort, be it FW or GF. What is good about WL is if you are a runner or biker, there's a great path with rentals that runs between FW and WL.
AKL - yes, it is "out there," but here's something to think about ... one bus stop, no sharing with resorts. The time evens out in my opinion. I love the decor of the place too and when we stayed there in December, I found the staff was beyond friendly and helpful. The gift shop is great and you can't beat Boma. Only down side I see is the CS being outside, which stinks when it is cold out (rain not a problem since the walkway is covered). But the CS sells Zebra Domes and hummus from Boma. mmmm.
If given the choice, I go with AKL. I just love it!

[Rora]

So go! Boost the economy! :rotfl: I'm sure I'll be picking up more stuff between now and the trip. My sister just started a new job at Tommy Hil and gets 50% off!! Even on sale items!
WOW!! That's great! I'd certainly take my sister up on that offer!! :lmao:
Ok people, help me out with this! I've already changed from ASMo to WL and am thinking of going with AKL now. Any feedback would be great!

On the one hand, WL has the prime location. We always spend our last morning at MK, we're planning on going to Hoop Dee Doo (I'm not sure when yet), probably going to have breakfast our last day at WCC, and I like that they have a ferry. The hotel itself and the grounds are gorgeous but I'm not wild about the room decor. Seems a little rustic and dark. I think I read that the rooms are bigger than AKL though. Another positive is that Joe has never stayed here.

On the other hand, AKV is a little out of the way and has bussing to pretty much everything. No ferry. But it's a little less expensive and we love animals so it'd be really cool to be able to see the animals from our room. I keep thinking about having breakfast out on our balcony. :) And I love the way the rooms look. So bright and colorful! Joe has stayed here with his family before but I think it was only for one night because his dad wanted to check it out.

Opinions?
Okay, if AKL is cheaper and you'd prefer a bigger, brighter room AND Joe's never been there, I think you should definitely do AKL. Yes, it's more out of the way but it's so much fun to try something new. Plus, the animals are great!

I vote AKL.

[jenny105]

You had to pick two of my favorite resorts, didn't you? :rotfl:
Pros and cons for each:
WL - what is great is everything is self-contained, never have to go outside for anything. This works out especially well if weather is bad. The location is wonderful, but when it comes to the ferries, remember you have to share with FW, and it can take some time to get to MK because of this. We left WL one time for MVMCP and it took us about 35-45 minutes to get there! Also, you do share a bus with another resort, be it FW or GF. What is good about WL is if you are a runner or biker, there's a great path with rentals that runs between FW and WL.
AKL - yes, it is "out there," but here's something to think about ... one bus stop, no sharing with resorts. The time evens out in my opinion. I love the decor of the place too and when we stayed there in December, I found the staff was beyond friendly and helpful. The gift shop is great and you can't beat Boma. Only down side I see is the CS being outside, which stinks when it is cold out (rain not a problem since the walkway is covered). But the CS sells Zebra Domes and hummus from Boma. mmmm.
If given the choice, I go with AKL. I just love it!

Thanks Angey! I appreciate the input, especially on the bussing/ferry times with WL. It will pretty much even out. Plus, if I do decide to make reservations for Hoop Dee Doo and WCC and we stay at AKL, I have my car so it'll get me there just as quick as transportation from WL. I'm really leaning toward AKL. As for the CS there, I doubt it will be cold out so no problem there. What is a zebra dome? :rotfl:

WOW!! That's great! I'd certainly take my sister up on that offer!! :lmao:

Okay, if AKL is cheaper and you'd prefer a bigger, brighter room AND Joe's never been there, I think you should definitely do AKL. Yes, it's more out of the way but it's so much fun to try something new. Plus, the animals are great!

I vote AKL.

Joe's been to AKL before but only for a night. He barely remembers it because according to him he took a ferry from there to AK. :rotfl::confused3 I keep picturing myself out on the balcony in the morning, with breakfast, looking at the animals. :)

[angey77]

Boma's Zebra Dome- Amarula mousse dome glazed with a white and dark chocolate zebra pattern.

OMG, they are soooo good. Run a google image search on "Zebra Dome, Boma" and prepare to drool.

[jenny105]

Boma's Zebra Dome- Amarula mousse dome glazed with a white and dark chocolate zebra pattern.

OMG, they are soooo good. Run a google image search on "Zebra Dome, Boma" and prepare to drool.

Oh wow. They look yummy!

[stacikristine]

Stay at AKL because we'll be at AKL!!!!! :woohoo: It would be a blast!! I'm so, so, so excited to stay there. And I guess in my mind that should convince you too! :confused3 :rotfl:

[Rora]

Hey Jenny, if you stay AKL, will you bring me a giraffe? Thanks. :)

[hmdavid]

Hey Jenny, if you stay AKL, will you bring me a giraffe? Thanks. :)

:rotfl2:

[jenny105]

Stay at AKL because we'll be at AKL!!!!! :woohoo: It would be a blast!! I'm so, so, so excited to stay there. And I guess in my mind that should convince you too! :confused3 :rotfl:

I think we're going to just miss you at AKL though! Aren't you guys checking out on the 26th? We wouldn't be checking in until after the cruise, on the 27th. Stay an extra night!!!!

Hey Jenny, if you stay AKL, will you bring me a giraffe? Thanks. :)

Are we talking a stuffed giraffe or a real giraffe? Cause the real one may be difficult...:lmao:

[Rora]

Are we talking a stuffed giraffe or a real giraffe? Cause the real one may be difficult...:lmao:
Real, hello! Puhlease! There will be one right by your window. Just reach out and Giraffe-nap it. Easy.

:rotfl:

[jenny105]

Real, hello! Puhlease! There will be one right by your window. Just reach out and Giraffe-nap it. Easy.

:rotfl:

If I get pulled over on the way home for an obstructed view violation, you have to pay the ticket.

:rotfl:

[jenny105]

It's done. I switched it. I was staring at the confirmation paper for WL a bit wistfully but I figured we're going to go there for breakfast anyway, to WCC so....we'll still get to see it. This way I get the best of both worlds! :)

[Rora]

YAY! You made the right decision! :)

[jenny105]

YAY! You made the right decision! :)

Now I just gotta work on that giraffe...:scratchin

[karentan]

you need a reallllllly long sports bag :rotfl:

[hmdavid]

Now that you will be staying at AKL, I think you need to eat at Jiko!. It is our favorite restaurant on property. It is a bit pricey, but soooooo worth it! Yum!!!

[Rora]

Now I just gotta work on that giraffe...:scratchin
What about strapping him to the roof, in a chair? Or maybe just ride him home?
you need a reallllllly long sports bag :rotfl:
:lmao:

[jenny105]

you need a reallllllly long sports bag :rotfl:

:rotfl:

Now that you will be staying at AKL, I think you need to eat at Jiko!. It is our favorite restaurant on property. It is a bit pricey, but soooooo worth it! Yum!!!

I'll have to check out the menu! I've heard good things about that and Boma as well.

What about strapping him to the roof, in a chair? Or maybe just ride him home?

:lmao:

Hmmmm...I think that may take up too much time. Can they ship him home?

[Rora]

:rotfl:
Hmmmm...I think that may take up too much time. Can they ship him home?
I'd assume. Disney does ship! :rotfl2:

Looking forward to your next installment!! :cool1:

[jenny105]

I'd assume. Disney does ship! :rotfl2:

Looking forward to your next installment!! :cool1:


Patiently waiting for the park hours to come out so I can finalize the days we'll go to what parks and what ADRs we'll make. :rolleyes1

[stacikristine]

I think we're going to just miss you at AKL though! Aren't you guys checking out on the 26th? We wouldn't be checking in until after the cruise, on the 27th. Stay an extra night!

SAD!! Yes...we're checking out the 26th. :sad2: I wish we could stay an extra night, but Michael has to be back home for church on Sunday. He only gets to miss 2 a year. But I am glad that you made the switch!!! :thumbsup2 I'm so excited to stay there. Oh--and you should change your ticker now! ;)

[jenny105]

SAD!! Yes...we're checking out the 26th. :sad2: I wish we could stay an extra night, but Michael has to be back home for church on Sunday. He only gets to miss 2 a year. But I am glad that you made the switch!!! :thumbsup2 I'm so excited to stay there. Oh--and you should change your ticker now! ;)

It's too bad we're not going to be there at the same time. We're missing each other by a day! Boo! We're still staying at POR during the first half of our trip (the land & sea part) but I could add an extra ticker to countdown to staying in the villas...if it will fit. :rotfl: I was a little sad changing from WL for the last two nights but we're going to do WCC so we'll still get to see it. So it's like a two in one deal. :thumbsup2

[Sarah84]

Great PTR so far, your plans so brilliant, bet you will have a fab trip :)
That Tink tshirt from kohls is so cute, i wish we had that store over here ive read a few peoples trippies on here and they have got such cute disney tshirts from there.

[jenny105]

Great PTR so far, your plans so brilliant, bet you will have a fab trip :)
That Tink tshirt from kohls is so cute, i wish we had that store over here ive read a few peoples trippies on here and they have got such cute disney tshirts from there.

Hi and thank you! :)

I see so many Disney shirts whenever I go to Kohl's. They actually have another Mickey one that I'm coveting. It stinks that they don't ship internationally!

[stacikristine]

It's too bad we're not going to be there at the same time. We're missing each other by a day! Boo! We're still staying at POR during the first half of our trip (the land & sea part) but I could add an extra ticker to countdown to staying in the villas...if it will fit. :rotfl: I was a little sad changing from WL for the last two nights but we're going to do WCC so we'll still get to see it. So it's like a two in one deal. :thumbsup2

I know. It would have been so much fun to be there at the same time. Oh, yeah. I forgot that you'll be there earlier. Who knows...we might still run into each other in the parks! You'll be on the "land" portion during part of our stay, right? Yes--I think you'll be happy with the AKL vs WL decision. You'll still get to visit WL! :thumbsup2

[jenny105]

I know. It would have been so much fun to be there at the same time. Oh, yeah. I forgot that you'll be there earlier. Who knows...we might still run into each other in the parks! You'll be on the "land" portion during part of our stay, right? Yes--I think you'll be happy with the AKL vs WL decision. You'll still get to visit WL! :thumbsup2

Yes, the "land" portion is 9/20-9/24 so we will be there the same time. If I see you in one of the parks, I'll be sure to say hello. :) Or you'll hear me saying 'I think that's the girl from the DIS boards.' :rotfl: I have a tentative schedule of what parks we're going to be in on what day but I won't know for sure until the hours are released.

I was just looking at your PTR and it looks like we'll be in MK and AK on the same days!

[amandaluvsgoofy]

Hi Jen! :wave2: Just read your report. I need to get some t-shirts for our trip! I had no idea Kohl's was the place to go! :laughing: I'll be sure to check it out this weekend!
Hope you're having luck with figuring out which resort to stay at. Those two were in our top choices, but we decided on the Boardwalk for location. But next time!! :lmao:

[stacikristine]

Yes, the "land" portion is 9/20-9/24 so we will be there the same time. If I see you in one of the parks, I'll be sure to say hello. :) Or you'll hear me saying 'I think that's the girl from the DIS boards.' :rotfl: I have a tentative schedule of what parks we're going to be in on what day but I won't know for sure until the hours are released.

I was just looking at your PTR and it looks like we'll be in MK and AK on the same days!

Haha! I have a feeling I'll be thinking everyone looks familiar while I'm on my trip. :rotfl: I'll be wondering if everyone is from the Boards, and my DH will be thinking I'm insane. :rotfl2: I've changed my tentative schedule again, but I'm waiting til next month to re-post it, since the park hours/TGM ratings will be out. I wish they would hurry up!

[jenny105]

Hi Jen! :wave2: Just read your report. I need to get some t-shirts for our trip! I had no idea Kohl's was the place to go! :laughing: I'll be sure to check it out this weekend!
Hope you're having luck with figuring out which resort to stay at. Those two were in our top choices, but we decided on the Boardwalk for location. But next time!! :lmao:

Hi! Thanks for reading. :) Kohl's is definitely the place to go! :rotfl: I always find Disney shirts there. They have two more Mickey and Tink shirts that I want! And they're always on sale super cheap!

I switched to AKL. I love animals and that seemed like the logical choice. Plus it was saving me a little bit of money. :thumbsup2 I would LOVE to stay near the Boardwalk area....Yacht & Beach Club :faint: One day I will...it was just too out of my price range for this trip!

Haha! I have a feeling I'll be thinking everyone looks familiar while I'm on my trip. :rotfl: I'll be wondering if everyone is from the Boards, and my DH will be thinking I'm insane. :rotfl2: I've changed my tentative schedule again, but I'm waiting til next month to re-post it, since the park hours/TGM ratings will be out. I wish they would hurry up!

I'm going to be doing the same thing! DBf is going to think I'm nuts. He already does because we're sitting with a bunch of people at dinner on DCL that I met on our cruise meet thread! :rotfl: I wish they would hurry up too!!!

[jenny105]

I just bought my first items for the goody bags I'm making for the FE! I would post pictures but some of my cruise meet friends read this. ;) I hope you all like everything that I'm planning on getting!!

This was just a mini-update. :)

[jenny105]

Taking a page out of Stacy's (FutureDis) book, I just ordered this from Vera Bradley. http://www.verabradley.com/Site/Store/ProductDetail.aspx?Sku=246& I have a million lanyards from AAA so I'm probably going to attach it to one and put our room keys and whatever cash we need in it. :thumbsup2 I got it in a retired color (peacock) and the shipping was more than the case itself!

[Rora]

Yay for Vera Bradley!

Jenny: another twin moment, I have the wallet in peacock too. :laughing:

[jenny105]

Yay for Vera Bradley!

Jenny: another twin moment, I have the wallet in peacock too. :laughing:

Wow. If you lived closer, you'd be my BFF. :rotfl:

[jenny105]

Ok, since I have something to work with I figured I'd post! It's been awhile. Even though the park hours aren't "official" yet, they're the best I got. So here goes with the planning!


9/20 - We'll be staying in Brunswick, GA overnight to break up the drive. We'll probably leave there around 9 and try to get into WDW between 1 and 2. Maybe stopping for lunch along the way. After we check in at POR, off to DHS we go!
Dinner at Sci Fi (Joe really wants to go) or 50s PT. Whichever I can get.
EMH at MK if we're not too worn out.

9/21 - AK Day! Breakfast at Tusker House. Donald, here we come!
Lunch will probably be counter service. Can anyone recommend a good CS spot in AK?
Dinner at Ohana's
Over to MK for Wishes

9/22 - DHS in the morning to hit anything we didn't do the first day. I want to get over to MK afterward so I can see the new parade and then it's MNSSHP!
Lunch and dinner will most likely both be CS. We always do Pecos Bill's at MK. Any recommendations for DHS?

9/23 - EPCOT! CS lunch at Sunshine Seasons because I've heard so many good things about it.
Dinner at Le Cellier. Keep your fingers crossed for this one.

9/24 - Breakfast at Captain Cooke's. Joe has no choice but to order Tonga Toast. :rotfl: Then we head on over to the Disney Wonder!

9/24-9/27 Smooth sailing! :cool2:

9/27 - Check in AKV!!!!
Blizzard Beach and/or Typhoon Lagoon. Probably mini-golfing too! This is our relaxing/recreational day.
Dinner at Hoop Dee Doo Review. Question, will they let me park at WL for this and take the ferry over to FW? I want to take pictures of WL since I was looking into staying there too.

9/28 - EPCOT for F&WF. Lunch at San Angel Inn. Joe will never forgive me if we skip that one.

9/29 - MK in the morning for a couple hours. It's tradition to go there on the last day. And then we leave. :guilty:




I'd appreciate any suggestions and/or feedback!

[as dreamers do]

My sister and I are staying at POR for our trip, doing AK on the 21st and MNSSHP on the 22nd too. Crazy! So... how do you feel about LGMHs? :rotfl2:

[jenny105]

My sister and I are staying at POR for our trip, doing AK on the 21st and MNSSHP on the 22nd too. Crazy! So... how do you feel about LGMHs? :rotfl2:

:rotfl:

We're bound to run in to each other at some point!

[stacikristine]

Hey! Your plans look great! :thumbsup2 We might run into each other on the 22nd...we're planning on that being our DHS day. :goodvibes DHS is Michael's favorite park! AK has really great CS restaurants. I went to Flame Tree BBQ last time, and it was yummy--but a little on the heavy side in my opinion. This time, we're either going to Pizzafari (I hear the sandwiches are awesome) or we'll try the picnic. Good luck getting everything you want!! :woohoo:

[jenny105]

Hey! Your plans look great! :thumbsup2 We might run into each other on the 22nd...we're planning on that being our DHS day. :goodvibes DHS is Michael's favorite park! AK has really great CS restaurants. I went to Flame Tree BBQ last time, and it was yummy--but a little on the heavy side in my opinion. This time, we're either going to Pizzafari (I hear the sandwiches are awesome) or we'll try the picnic. Good luck getting everything you want!! :woohoo:

I've heard of Flame Tree BBQ but I am not much of a BBQ gal. I'll have to check out some of the menus on the DIS website. If you see me at DHS, say hello! :) Good luck with your ADRS! I'm going to try the online system to get them...

[pinkpixie0920]

Your plans look great! My suggestion for a CS at DHS is Pizza Planet, it isn't the best pizza but I thought it was pretty good.

[jenny105]

Your plans look great! My suggestion for a CS at DHS is Pizza Planet, it isn't the best pizza but I thought it was pretty good.

That's what I was thinking. My DBf LOVES Toy Story so even if the food is bad, we'll still have fun! :rotfl:

[disneygirlinnj]

We'll most likely be in Epcot on the 28th too! :) Your plans seem awesome... now we just have to get those ADRs!

[jenny105]

We'll most likely be in Epcot on the 28th too! :) Your plans seem awesome... now we just have to get those ADRs!

I'm hoping I'll have no trouble getting the ADRs. Fingers crossed. See you in Epcot! ;)

[disneygirlinnj]

I'm hoping I'll have no trouble getting the ADRs. Fingers crossed. See you in Epcot! ;)

I'm crossing everything I can! :rotfl: June 28th for me is wayyyy too far away... gonna go figure out my plan of attack right now :)

[jenny105]

I'm crossing everything I can! :rotfl: June 28th for me is wayyyy too far away... gonna go figure out my plan of attack right now :)

It's only 3 weeks. I just think of it this way: we've already waited this long. A few more weeks won't kill us. It brings us that much closer to the trip, right? :thumbsup2

[Rora]

Jenny, the plan looks amazing! It seems like you have everything figured out.

I wouldn't worry too much about planning the CS before you go, just see where you are when you're hungry! :laughing:

I can't wait for this trip and I'm not even going!!!!!

[disneygirlinnj]

It's only 3 weeks. I just think of it this way: we've already waited this long. A few more weeks won't kill us. It brings us that much closer to the trip, right? :thumbsup2

Very true... ohhhh and I just saw your ticker for Half Blood Prince... SO EXCITED!:cool1:

[jenny105]

Jenny, the plan looks amazing! It seems like you have everything figured out.

I wouldn't worry too much about planning the CS before you go, just see where you are when you're hungry! :laughing:

I can't wait for this trip and I'm not even going!!!!!

We'll take you with us! :rotfl: Pick you up on the way there!

I'm not sure about AK but I think we're going to do Pizza Planet at DHS. I heard the pizza isn't great but Joe LOVES Toy Story so I'm sure he'll be thrilled.

Very true... ohhhh and I just saw your ticker for Half Blood Prince... SO EXCITED!:cool1:

ME TOO! I saw the trailer for it before Night at the Museum 2 and yelled HARRY! in the middle of the theater. :rotfl:

[jenny105]

Here's a little break from planning. I'm going nostalgic on all of you. I went to see NKOTB this past Saturday and am going AGAIN this Saturday. This will be my 5th show since they reunited. Yes, I am obsessed. My love of them rivals my love of Disney. :) Here you go!

This sign pretty much says it all!

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp208/jenny105/NKOTB/nkotbgraduations026.jpg

The Jabbawockeez were the opening act. They rock.

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp208/jenny105/NKOTB/nkotbgraduations019.jpg

The boys

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp208/jenny105/NKOTB/nkotbgraduations018.jpg

Danny is quite the break dancer.

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp208/jenny105/NKOTB/nkotbgraduations009.jpg

"We ain't going nowhere til you fix this ****!" The power went out twice during our show!

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp208/jenny105/NKOTB/nkotbgraduations186.jpg

Jordan and the Jabbas

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp208/jenny105/NKOTB/nkotbgraduations185.jpg

I LOVE HIM!

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp208/jenny105/NKOTB/nkotbgraduations183.jpg

Looking so good...

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp208/jenny105/NKOTB/nkotbgraduations180.jpg

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp208/jenny105/NKOTB/nkotbgraduations178.jpg

He was so close!!!!

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp208/jenny105/NKOTB/nkotbgraduations107.jpg

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp208/jenny105/NKOTB/nkotbgraduations108.jpg

[Rora]

We'll take you with us! :rotfl: Pick you up on the way there!
YES! Sounds good!
I'm not sure about AK but I think we're going to do Pizza Planet at DHS. I heard the pizza isn't great but Joe LOVES Toy Story so I'm sure he'll be thrilled.
The pizza isn't the greatest but the atmosphere makes up for it. I wish it really looked like Pizza Planet though!


ME TOO! I saw the trailer for it before Night at the Museum 2 and yelled HARRY! in the middle of the theater. :rotfl:
:lmao:I love it!

[disneygirlinnj]

Eeek! I'm a serious NKOTB fan too! :) Ever since I was 12, Jordan had my heart :) Although I think Donnie might be taking over...or Joe.. haha! Great shots!

[jenny105]

Eeek! I'm a serious NKOTB fan too! :) Ever since I was 12, Jordan had my heart :) Although I think Donnie might be taking over...or Joe.. haha! Great shots!

Thanks! I love NKOTB more than words can describe! :laughing: Joe has always been my favorite.

[hmdavid]

Eeek! I'm a serious NKOTB fan too! :) Ever since I was 12, Jordan had my heart :) Although I think Donnie might be taking over...or Joe.. haha! Great shots!

Haha! I am a Joe girl from way back, but now I think I am just a NKOTB girl, I can't choose a favorite anymore!!!

Jenny, the pic in the smoke is amazing, you got some good shots!!!

[jenny105]

Haha! I am a Joe girl from way back, but now I think I am just a NKOTB girl, I can't choose a favorite anymore!!!

Jenny, the pic in the smoke is amazing, you got some good shots!!!

Thanks! I wish they'd come out a little clearer but I'll take what I can get. :) I'm hoping to push my way through again when they play in the middle of the crowd. Wish me luck!

[crocko]

Found your thread and got caught up.

My family will be at WDW from the 17th - 26th (so during the first Land portion of your trip). Looking at your most recet itinerary, looks like we'll be at the Animal Kingdom the same day! We're planning on doing Tusker House as well that day....what reservation time will you be shooting for?

[jenny105]

Found your thread and got caught up.

My family will be at WDW from the 17th - 26th (so during the first Land portion of your trip). Looking at your most recet itinerary, looks like we'll be at the Animal Kingdom the same day! We're planning on doing Tusker House as well that day....what reservation time will you be shooting for?

I think we're going to try between 8 and 9. What about you? Have you ever done the Tusker House breakfast before? We picked it because of Donald. He's my favorite!

[crocko]

We're going for a late breakfast that day.

I've never done Tusker House breakfast before, but I've done the old Resataurantasaurus breafkast with Donald and it is one of my faves! Of course...I love Donald, so any breakfast with him as the star is good in my books (oh, and scrambled eggs....yum!)

[jenny105]

We're going for a late breakfast that day.

I've never done Tusker House breakfast before, but I've done the old Resataurantasaurus breafkast with Donald and it is one of my faves! Of course...I love Donald, so any breakfast with him as the star is good in my books (oh, and scrambled eggs....yum!)

I read that you were getting there for EMH rope drop so maybe I'll see you walking around AK! Another reason I picked Tusker House is because Daisy is also one of the characters that walks around. You never see her anywhere!

[Rora]

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp208/jenny105/NKOTB/nkotbgraduations108.jpg
AHmazing picture!! :lovestruc

[jenny105]

AHmazing picture!! :lovestruc

:faint: I can't even begin to explain how much I love him. You should have seen my face. I was in shock that he was so close.

[jenny105]

Well, today was my 90 day mark for ADRs. I have to say, I am a little disappointed in what I got, but what can you do about it? I couldn't get Le Cellier AT ALL. For any day of my stay. Lunch or dinner. Here is what I got:

9/20 - Sci Fi @ 5:40 pm
9/21 - Donald's Safari Breakfast @ Tusker House 8:10 am
Ohana 9:30 pm
9/23 - Coral Reef @ 2:25 pm

I don't know if I want to keep that Ohana reservation. I've never been there so I really want to go but I'm bummed I couldn't get anything earlier. I wanted to watch Wishes afterward so I was aiming for around a 7pm time and that was the only thing I could get. I picked Coral Reef because I couldn't get a res at Le Cellier.

I have a couple more to make but since the other reservation is after my cruise, I have to wait until next Monday. Those should be fairly easy: Hoop Dee Doo and San Angel Inn.

2 out of 4 isn't bad right?

[pinkpixie0920]

I wouldn't give up on trying for an earlier reservation for O'hana and to get a ADR for Le Cellier. You shouldn't have a problem with the other two!

[jenny105]

I wouldn't give up on trying for an earlier reservation for O'hana and to get a ADR for Le Cellier. You shouldn't have a problem with the other two!

Thanks! I'm going to keep checking back every morning just in case.

[disneygirlinnj]

Keep trying to use the online system!

[hmdavid]

I have been using the online system for the past week and I have been getting prime times for a lot of popular restaurants, including Ohana, Coral reef and Tusker House bfast. Keep checking. If all else fails with Ohana, you can grab a drink and watch Wishes and then eat. :goodvibes

[jenny105]

Keep trying to use the online system!

I have been using the online system for the past week and I have been getting prime times for a lot of popular restaurants, including Ohana, Coral reef and Tusker House bfast. Keep checking. If all else fails with Ohana, you can grab a drink and watch Wishes and then eat. :goodvibes

The Tusker House res I don't mind. I wanted it on the early side. I was thinking of switching from Coral Reef to Yachtsman Steakhouse. Has anyone ever eaten there? I'll keep checking back just incase something else opens up.

[stacikristine]

The same thing happened with us with 'Ohana and Le Cellier!!! We are going to Coral Reef instead of Le Cellier, and Michael actually sounds more excited about it. I just couldn't do the 9:30 'Ohana ressie. It was open for us too... We're really early dinner people. We'd be sick if we had to wait that long. I'm a little skeptical of the online ressie thing. I successfully made two the other day (for dates we don't have) and it confirmed it, but didn't ask for my ressie # or name or anything! So I hope they aren't double booking a lot of people and screwing up our dining system while we're there :sad2:

[jenny105]

The same thing happened with us with 'Ohana and Le Cellier!!! We are going to Coral Reef instead of Le Cellier, and Michael actually sounds more excited about it. I just couldn't do the 9:30 'Ohana ressie. It was open for us too... We're really early dinner people. We'd be sick if we had to wait that long. I'm a little skeptical of the online ressie thing. I successfully made two the other day (for dates we don't have) and it confirmed it, but didn't ask for my ressie # or name or anything! So I hope they aren't double booking a lot of people and screwing up our dining system while we're there :sad2:

We're going to Coral Reef instead too! I got a late lunch reservation there instead of dinner. I'm going to cancel the Ohana reservation. I got an ADR at WCC instead at 7:30. I really wanted to do Ohana but it's just too late for dinner. I wonder why they booked so fast!

You don't need a confirmation number to make an ADR. That's only used for the 90+10. It's weird that they didn't ask for your name though. I really wish they would have rolled this out AFTER we made our reservations. It was better when only the TAs could use it!!

[WDWRocksMySocks]

Just found your PTR through Lynn's TR. Lovin' it so far.

Don't you love upgrading from a value to a deluxe? We did that for our trip in August and I can't wait!! We were debating on AKL or VWL, but I decided to do VWL b/c I love the whole National Park theming. Can't wait to hear what you think of AKL.

That Vera Bradley wallet/ID holder is really cute. I just the Little Betsy tote in Peacock and I love it! Unfortunately, now I'm hooked on VB stuff which is something I swore I'd never do -- d'oh!

Your NKOTB pictures were really good, especially the one of Joey. Ah, memories...:lovestruc

[jenny105]

Just found your PTR through Lynn's TR. Lovin' it so far.

Don't you love upgrading from a value to a deluxe? We did that for our trip in August and I can't wait!! We were debating on AKL or VWL, but I decided to do VWL b/c I love the whole National Park theming. Can't wait to hear what you think of AKL.

That Vera Bradley wallet/ID holder is really cute. I just the Little Betsy tote in Peacock and I love it! Unfortunately, now I'm hooked on VB stuff which is something I swore I'd never do -- d'oh!

Your NKOTB pictures were really good, especially the one of Joey. Ah, memories...:lovestruc

Hi! I've seen you around Lynn's TR. :)

We were debating on WL and AKL too! Orginally, I had WL booked but found I could get a studio villa in Jambo House for less so I jumped on that. I definitely want to stay in WL next year (or whenever we go again!) even if it's only for a night. It's beautiful!

Ever since I got that wallet, I've noticed VB EVERYWHERE! So many people have those bags, it's unreal.

I am a Joey girl, always. :love: I've loved him since I was 6 years old lol. Never changed!

[Delay Fish]

Hi Again!

Love your PTR!

I definitely need a pre-Disney shopping trip. You have inspired me! Kohl's here I come! :thumbsup2

What's your favorite thing to get at Pecos Bill's? We have never been there, we usually do Cosmic Ray's, but I would love to try it this trip.

[jenny105]

Hi Again!

Love your PTR!

I definitely need a pre-Disney shopping trip. You have inspired me! Kohl's here I come! :thumbsup2

What's your favorite thing to get at Pecos Bill's? We have never been there, we usually do Cosmic Ray's, but I would love to try it this trip.

Hi! Thanks!

Kohl's has a whole bunch of Disney shirts. And they are almost always on sale! I got those two I posted in my PTR and when I went back to weeks later, they had 3 more I wanted!

I usually get a burger or the taco salad at Pecos Bill's. They have a toppings bar so they give you everything plain and you can put what you want on it. My DBf usually gets the chicken wrap and it's the size of my arm!! It's also a good place to catch the parades from Frontierland. There is an outdoor seating area in the back. I've never been to Cosmic Ray's so we may stop there this trip! :)

[WDWRocksMySocks]

Isn't it crazy how many VB bags there are out there? It's like they are invading the world, one bag at a time. I really thought they were unfortunate looking the first time I saw one, but now...I'm totally hooked. :thumbsup2

Are you renting DVC points by chance? That's what we decided to do. I couldn't believe how much $$$ we saved -- like $1300 or something crazy like that. So cool!!

Ooh, Kohl's sells Disney shirts? How have I missed them?? I'll have to check that out this weekend.

I can't believe you've never been to Cosmic Ray's -- it's a must for us! It sort of became a tradition for lunch on the first day and now I just HAVE to eat there at least once a trip. You should definitely try it. I really like Peco Bill's, too. Their taco salads are yummy!

[jenny105]

Isn't it crazy how many VB bags there are out there? It's like they are invading the world, one bag at a time. I really thought they were unfortunate looking the first time I saw one, but now...I'm totally hooked. :thumbsup2

Are you renting DVC points by chance? That's what we decided to do. I couldn't believe how much $$$ we saved -- like $1300 or something crazy like that. So cool!!

Ooh, Kohl's sells Disney shirts? How have I missed them?? I'll have to check that out this weekend.

I can't believe you've never been to Cosmic Ray's -- it's a must for us! It sort of became a tradition for lunch on the first day and now I just HAVE to eat there at least once a trip. You should definitely try it. I really like Peco Bill's, too. Their taco salads are yummy!

No, we didn't rent DVC points. I thought about it but from what I know, people aren't too keen on renting them unless you're staying for a longer period of time. We're only staying there two nights. I got a travel agent rate though and saved myself some money. I'm paying less for that than I would have for a Woods View room at WL.

Yes, look for Disney shirts at Kohl's. I think you can even find them online via their website. They have a lot of Tink and Mickey shirts.

I've heard a lot of good things about Cosmic Ray's. It sounds really cool. I will definitely have to check it out!! Pecos Bill's is a tradition for us. I guess we have it reversed. :)

[crocko]

Sorry to hear you had some ADR trouble.

As for Coral Reef, I loved it the time my wife and I went...so, good job grabbing it up!

[jenny105]

So I've made all of my ADRs, finally.

9/20 - 5:40 @ Sci Fi
9/21 - 8:10 @ Tusker House for Donald's Safari Breakfast
9/21 - 8:20 @ Ohana with my cruise tablemates OR if that doesn't work out, 7:30 @ WCC
9/23 - 2:25 @ Coral Reef
9/27 - Hoop Dee Doo Review @ 7:15 Cat 1
9/28 - 2 pm @ San Angel Inn

Now all I have left to do is to book my shore excursions in a couple weeks. And make my final payment of course. ;) I can't believe how close the trip is getting!! :woohoo:

[jenny105]

Sorry to hear you had some ADR trouble.

As for Coral Reef, I loved it the time my wife and I went...so, good job grabbing it up!

It's ok, I'll get to Le Cellier one of these days! I'm happy with what I have. :)

[stacikristine]

We're going to Coral Reef instead too! I got a late lunch reservation there instead of dinner. I'm going to cancel the Ohana reservation. I got an ADR at WCC instead at 7:30. I really wanted to do Ohana but it's just too late for dinner. I wonder why they booked so fast!

You don't need a confirmation number to make an ADR. That's only used for the 90+10. It's weird that they didn't ask for your name though. I really wish they would have rolled this out AFTER we made our reservations. It was better when only the TAs could use it!!

I have no clue why 'Ohana filled up so fast! I guess it's about as popular as Le Cellier now :confused3 Maybe next time we can get in there.... WCC sounds yummy though! I wonder if they just took my info from be being signed in on WDW website?! Who knows. I canceled it online, but I don't know if it counted b/c the CM I talked to to make our ADRs said that you can't cancel online... :confused3 It's all confusing. Yes--I wish they would have waited. Oh well... It's over and now I can move on to planning outfits! :upsidedow

[jenny105]

I have no clue why 'Ohana filled up so fast! I guess it's about as popular as Le Cellier now :confused3 Maybe next time we can get in there.... WCC sounds yummy though! I wonder if they just took my info from be being signed in on WDW website?! Who knows. I canceled it online, but I don't know if it counted b/c the CM I talked to to make our ADRs said that you can't cancel online... :confused3 It's all confusing. Yes--I wish they would have waited. Oh well... It's over and now I can move on to planning outfits! :upsidedow

One of my tablemates from my cruise meet thread booked us an ADR at Ohana for 8:20 which is better than 9:30. I think we're going to do that if everyone can get there so we can all meet before the cruise. If not, Joe and I will just go to WCC!

I've cancelled ADRs online. I wonder if the TA site is different than the public one? :confused3

[karentan]

of course we're going to ohanas!! i've even booked a second ADR just in case we get more people wanting to come :)

[jenny105]

of course we're going to ohanas!! i've even booked a second ADR just in case we get more people wanting to come :)

:) I figured we all were going. I'm just keeping my WCC ADR in case anything falls through and people can't make it.

[karentan]

good plan!!

[jenny105]

I went shopping again! :rotfl: My new wardrobe is going to rival my vacation cost pretty soon. Just kidding! I have an Ann Taylor Loft card and when I signed up for it, got a certificate for 20% my purchase that had to be used by 6/30. So I figured I'd pick up a few things. And since there isn't much to update on until I make my shore excursions, here is a shopping update. ;) The third of this PTR. Sorry to any guys reading this! I'm sure this is not interesting!

I got this dress
http://anntaylorloft.richfx.com.edgesuite.net/image/media/233203_7893_productdetail214x278.jpg

This top in yellow. I have another one in coral from a previous Ann Taylor shopping spree. ;)
http://anntaylorloft.richfx.com.edgesuite.net/image/media/233905_9000_productdetail214x278.jpg

T-shirts were buy one, get one! I got one in white and another in brown.
http://anntaylorloft.richfx.com.edgesuite.net/image/media/233408_9000_productdetail214x278.jpg

And these shorts. They are not quite as bright as they are in this picture!
http://anntaylorloft.richfx.com.edgesuite.net/image/media/232603_2904_productdetail214x278.jpg



That's all folks! Happy 4th of July!

[disneygirlinnj]

Love all the new purchases! :)

[WDWRocksMySocks]

Ooh, I love that dress...so cute!!!

[jenny105]

Love all the new purchases! :)

Thanks! I'm helping the economy anyway I can! :rotfl:

Ooh, I love that dress...so cute!!!

Thanks!! I'll probably wear it to dinner one night on the cruise. It's super comfy.

[stacikristine]

One of my tablemates from my cruise meet thread booked us an ADR at Ohana for 8:20 which is better than 9:30. I think we're going to do that if everyone can get there so we can all meet before the cruise. If not, Joe and I will just go to WCC!

I've cancelled ADRs online. I wonder if the TA site is different than the public one? :confused3

That sounds good! It's good to have your options open :thumbsup2 I don't know. I think I'm going to assume they're cancelled...

and WAY cute clothes!! I love the dress! I think I'm pretty much finished with shopping...besides another pair or two of shoes. I love your purchases!

[jenny105]

That sounds good! It's good to have your options open :thumbsup2 I don't know. I think I'm going to assume they're cancelled...

and WAY cute clothes!! I love the dress! I think I'm pretty much finished with shopping...besides another pair or two of shoes. I love your purchases!

Thanks! I'm pretty much done shopping too. I may pick up a pair of capris but no other major purchases. Though my sister works for Tommy Hil now and gets a great discount so....who knows? :rotfl:

[Rora]

Great clothes!!

[jenny105]

Great clothes!!

Thank you! It's funny that 3 of my PTR updates have been about shopping. :rotfl:

[Sarah84]

Great new purchases. Im really disapointed witht he shops over here in the UK atm not that many nice summer clothes :(

[Rora]

Thank you! It's funny that 3 of my PTR updates have been about shopping. :rotfl:
Us girls love to shop! It's to be expected and if it wasn't mentioned,that could be sign of the end of the world!:rotfl2:

[karentan]

Great new purchases. Im really disapointed witht he shops over here in the UK atm not that many nice summer clothes :(

same here, i cant find anything nice that i actually like.

[jenny105]

Great new purchases. Im really disapointed witht he shops over here in the UK atm not that many nice summer clothes :(
same here, i cant find anything nice that i actually like.

:guilty: That's a bummer. I don't think the LOFT ships to UK.

Us girls love to shop! It's to be expected and if it wasn't mentioned,that could be sign of the end of the world!:rotfl2:

You're absolutely right! :laughing:

[Sarah84]

same here, i cant find anything nice that i actually like.

my favourite time to shop is usually summer, but im so disapointed this year and so typical cause i wanted lots of nice new clothes for my holiday :(

[jenny105]

After waiting nearly 8 months since the release date was (rudely) pushed back by Warner Bros, HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE IS OUT NEXT WEDNESDAY! And I bought my tickets today for the midnight showing. 12:01 am to be exact. I cannot wait!!! I absolutely love the books and the movies are now like an event. :banana: YAY!

This had nothing to do with my PTR, I know, but I just wanted to share. :yay:

[crocko]

Yay!! I'm excited. Planning on going on Friday night....but trying to figure out who to go with. My wife and sister-in-law will be out-of-town in one direction....my brother-in-law out of town in another direction. I'm going to be abandoned!!

[jenny105]

Yay!! I'm excited. Planning on going on Friday night....but trying to figure out who to go with. My wife and sister-in-law will be out-of-town in one direction....my brother-in-law out of town in another direction. I'm going to be abandoned!!

If you didn't live so far away, you could come with us! lol

[crocko]

I should just make a shirt:

Do you like Harry Potter?
Be my friend and go with me to the movie.

[jenny105]

I should just make a shirt:

Do you like Harry Potter?
Be my friend and go with me to the movie.

:rotfl: You may get some unwanted attention that way. :scared:

Even if you ended up going by yourself, you'd be surrounded by a bunch of HP fans!

[Sarah84]

After waiting nearly 8 months since the release date was (rudely) pushed back by Warner Bros, HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE IS OUT NEXT WEDNESDAY! And I bought my tickets today for the midnight showing. 12:01 am to be exact. I cannot wait!!! I absolutely love the books and the movies are now like an event. :banana: YAY!

This had nothing to do with my PTR, I know, but I just wanted to share. :yay:

I've never really got the Harry potter thing :confused3 but glad for you that you got tickets and hope you enjoy it :)

[disneygirlinnj]

woooohoooo!i can NOT wait for hp either!!!!!!

[jenny105]

I've never really got the Harry potter thing :confused3 but glad for you that you got tickets and hope you enjoy it :)

I never got it either up until a few years ago. When the first movie came out, I was like 'What is the big deal? Isn't it a kids movie?' and oh, how wrong I was! I'm totally hooked now.

woooohoooo!i can NOT wait for hp either!!!!!!

:banana::banana::banana: I'm re-reading HBP and am almost to the end. I have about 70 pages to go!

[Lynn5700]

After waiting nearly 8 months since the release date was (rudely) pushed back by Warner Bros, HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE IS OUT NEXT WEDNESDAY! And I bought my tickets today for the midnight showing. 12:01 am to be exact. I cannot wait!!! I absolutely love the books and the movies are now like an event. :banana: YAY!

This had nothing to do with my PTR, I know, but I just wanted to share. :yay:

HEY!!!!!! WOO HOO!!!! Girl I'm going too!! Can not wait. I was so mad when it was pushed back lol!!!

I'm ordering the tickets tonight!! Can't flipping wait:wizard:

[jenny105]

HEY!!!!!! WOO HOO!!!! Girl I'm going too!! Can not wait. I was so mad when it was pushed back lol!!!

I'm ordering the tickets tonight!! Can't flipping wait:wizard:

Hey Lynn!!!! :yay: I. Can. Not. Wait. This is the movie I've been waiting for all year!! I could care less about any other movies that come out this summer lol. I read some of the early reviews and people are raving about it!!! :wizard:

[jenny105]

YOU GUYS!!!! I am so, so, SO excited! :yay:

I was on the Disney TA website and they have ads for their promotions that change every few seconds. I happened to see 'Fall Travel Agent Appreciation Offer' Hmmmm....so I click on it and it's good for the dates I'm traveling. I would just be required to add on the water park option and more to my ticket. So I priced it out for WL...

It comes out to basically the same price I'm paying for staying at POR. So what do you think I did?

I JUMPED ON IT! I'm staying at WL! :yay::yay::banana::banana::dance3: All I had to do was fax them a copy of my card (IATA card that proves you work in the travel industry) or else it converts back to rack rate. I'm going to call tomorrow to make sure they got it.

Earlier in my PTR (for those who read all of it!) I was debating between AKL and WL for the last two nights of my stay and now I get to stay in BOTH! It's going to be awesome!!!

I haven't told Joe. This is ALL a secret from him (so cruise tablemates...shhhhh). He's going to be so surprised!

I can't wait, I can't wait, I can't wait! :woohoo:

[karentan]

you're sooooo lucky jenny!!! 2 deluxes in one trip!

[stacikristine]

:cheer2: CONGRATS!! :dance3: That is so, so, so exciting!!! WL looks amazing. You're going to love it!

[jenny105]

you're sooooo lucky jenny!!! 2 deluxes in one trip!

I know!! I was PSYCHED when I saw it. Everyone here thinks I'm nuts except 2 of my co-workers who are Disney freaks like me. My friend Alex was like 'You're changing it AGAIN?' :rotfl: They just don't get it!

:cheer2: CONGRATS!! :dance3: That is so, so, so exciting!!! WL looks amazing. You're going to love it!

I can't wait! I've always wanted to stay in WL. It looks so gorgeous! The best part is that I have a bunkbed room. :rotfl2: If Joe gets on my nerves, guess where he's sleeping? :lmao:

[Sarah84]

Yay thats fantastic for you :banana::banana:

[jenny105]

Yay thats fantastic for you :banana::banana:

This calls for more dancing bananas! :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

[Rora]

Jenny, I am so so excited for you and Joe!!!

This trip is going to be amazing!!!!

[jenny105]

Jenny, I am so so excited for you and Joe!!!

This trip is going to be amazing!!!!

I know!!! I'm so excited! I can't wait!! :yay: Promise to take lots of pictures :)

[stacikristine]

I can't wait! I've always wanted to stay in WL. It looks so gorgeous! The best part is that I have a bunkbed room. :rotfl2: If Joe gets on my nerves, guess where he's sleeping? :lmao:

That's awful!! :rotfl:

[pinkpixie0920]

That is so exciting that you got WL! You will love it, we stayed there on our honeymoon and it is a great hotel. I am also exciting for HP too! I loved the sixth book so I can't wait to see how the movie is.

[princess_momma]

Hey!! I followed you over from stacikristine's ptr!! :) I'm way jealous you get to stay at WL!! Its too bad that I'll be missing you by just a little! I plan on going on my first cruise in just over 2 years!! I want my son to be old enough to enjoy the little adventurers club (or whatever its called). You have to pay for childcare if they aren't 3 and I wouldn't want to do that. I would rather pay for him to be a passenger and be able to leave him for free and not have to worry about that and booking times....

Sorry about the pirate: ramble!! But basically your plans look great and I'm uber jealous!

[jenny105]

That is so exciting that you got WL! You will love it, we stayed there on our honeymoon and it is a great hotel. I am also exciting for HP too! I loved the sixth book so I can't wait to see how the movie is.

I know! I am so, so excited! I was jumping up and down in my seat when I saw that I could get it for the same price. :rotfl:

Are you going at midnight?? I am! :yay:

Hey!! I followed you over from stacikristine's ptr!! :) I'm way jealous you get to stay at WL!! Its too bad that I'll be missing you by just a little! I plan on going on my first cruise in just over 2 years!! I want my son to be old enough to enjoy the little adventurers club (or whatever its called). You have to pay for childcare if they aren't 3 and I wouldn't want to do that. I would rather pay for him to be a passenger and be able to leave him for free and not have to worry about that and booking times....

Sorry about the pirate: ramble!! But basically your plans look great and I'm uber jealous!

Hi Kimmy!! When are you going to the World? I completely understand about waiting til your son is a little bit older. You want him to be old enough to be able to experience everything too on top of the childcare issue. I'll be sure to tell you ALL about it. :) I've been on cruises before but never on DCL. It's going to be so fun!

No apologies for rambling! I ramble all the time. :rotfl:

[princess_momma]

Hi Kimmy!! When are you going to the World? I completely understand about waiting til your son is a little bit older. You want him to be old enough to be able to experience everything too on top of the childcare issue. I'll be sure to tell you ALL about it. :) I've been on cruises before but never on DCL. It's going to be so fun!

No apologies for rambling! I ramble all the time. :rotfl:

Its okay!! I'm a rambler too!! We are awesome people, us ramblers! :thumbsup2

I'm going to the world the 10th through 16th! I'm dying waiting...lol
And I can't wait to hear all about your cruise!! Sounds so fun! I love hearing all about them...gets me extra excited.

[jenny105]

Its okay!! I'm a rambler too!! We are awesome people, us ramblers! :thumbsup2

I'm going to the world the 10th through 16th! I'm dying waiting...lol
And I can't wait to hear all about your cruise!! Sounds so fun! I love hearing all about them...gets me extra excited.

I love reading about people's trips before I go. It makes me feel like I'm there vicariously and makes the time til my trip go by a little quicker. :)