September 2010

[KELLY]

3 Weeks from today we will be in the air right now heading to DW!!! Oh I can't wait!!!:cool1::banana::woohoo::yay::dance3::cheer2 :

I will be there a day later. Arriving on Friday for 10 days at pop again!

[pinkle]

gotta see my ticker. YIKES!:lovestruc

[A&MsMommy]

I woke up this morning and am trying to figure out how I'm going to get everything done in three days!!! That and the fact that my kids don't know anything about this trip so I'm trying to pack and clean in secret! :banana:

[scrappinboysmom]

We fly in on the 11th and leave on the 19th.
We will actually be in the parks the 12th - 18th.

[eeyoresnr]

we'll be there in 15 days!....Sept 23-30 at OKW!

[basketkat]

So excited that it is almost time!!!! :woohoo:

[pinkle]

I woke up this morning and am trying to figure out how I'm going to get everything done in three days!!! That and the fact that my kids don't know anything about this trip so I'm trying to pack and clean in secret! :banana:

We did that one year. I actually got a headache from anticipation! :scared1: Sunday morning the kids thought we were going to church and we drove right by...."Dad you missed the church, are we going shopping?".........so exciting! I then gave them each a Mickey Mouse card with some US cash in it and the penny dropped. It was great. Have a wonderful time!:banana:
Has anyone heard the latest hurricane report...we leave in 1 1/2 weeks?

[Tinkerbellie16]

I woke up this morning and am trying to figure out how I'm going to get everything done in three days!!! That and the fact that my kids don't know anything about this trip so I'm trying to pack and clean in secret! :banana:

Oh, that must be so hard for you! But so fun and exciting!!!

[Naisy68]

In one week at this time, we will be getting ready to land at MCO. I cannot wait!!!!! In an hour from now, we should be at CBR to complete our check-in and then we will be walking to our room or perhaps getting a ride from bell services.... Can you tell I am ever so slightly totally excited??!
:cool1::dance3::yay::cool1::banana::dance3::yay::c ool1:

[Jen0504]

12 DAYS!!! Whoo Whoo!! :banana: :cool1: I am getting SO excited!

[Tinkerbellarella]

12 DAYS!!! Whoo Whoo!! :banana: :cool1: I am getting SO excited!

12 days for me too! :banana:

[basketkat]

Eeee this is soooo exciting!!!! :yay:

[Tinkerbellie16]

10 days! I'm going to do online checkin soon :cool1:

[pinkle]

10 days! I'm going to do online checkin soon :cool1:

Me too! POFQ!

[pinkle]

10 days! I'm going to do online checkin soon :cool1:

Me too! POFQ!:wizard:

[lulupethybridge]

We will be there Sept. 17th to Sept 24. :cool1:

[wahmtexas]

We leave in 4 days!!! Time flies, WOW!! We are excited!!!

[HotMama]

We leave in 4 days!!! Time flies, WOW!! We are excited!!!

I am excited for you! We leave in 15 days and I can barely contain myself. I am impressed that your work at home bonus is getting you to Disney World! That's great! I want to do what you are doing :)

[pinkle]

:)I have a question!!:)
We are flying from buffalo to orlando and then taking the disney magical express.....so.....we won't be stopping anywhere on the way. I think I really want a case of water in my room...what would be the best way to do this?

Water is so heavy...I think even if I share a case out amongst our 4 suitcases it will weigh a ton?
What does everyone do? :confused3

[kimsue68]

:)I have a question!!:)
We are flying from buffalo to orlando and then taking the disney magical express.....so.....we won't be stopping anywhere on the way. I think I really want a case of water in my room...what would be the best way to do this?

Water is so heavy...I think even if I share a case out amongst our 4 suitcases it will weigh a ton?
What does everyone do? :confused3

u could use the garden grocer delivery service

[pinkle]

u could use the garden grocer delivery service
thanks! I've never heard of it? Could you give me some details? cost? How i get ahold of them?
That might be the solution :thumbsup2

[Tinkerbellarella]

Just did online check-in! 10 more days! :banana:

[SweetSerenity]

:)I have a question!!:)
We are flying from buffalo to orlando and then taking the disney magical express.....so.....we won't be stopping anywhere on the way. I think I really want a case of water in my room...what would be the best way to do this?

Water is so heavy...I think even if I share a case out amongst our 4 suitcases it will weigh a ton?
What does everyone do? :confused3

We use Turner Drugs, a local drugstore that delivers to the resorts. You can order online via their website (www.turnerdrug.com) or call it in. They do charge a delivery fee, but there is no minimum on the amount you have to order like there is with some other sites.

[eeyoresnr]

thanks! I've never heard of it? Could you give me some details? cost? How i get ahold of them?
That might be the solution :thumbsup2

GardenGrocer.com

[DONALD38]

We leave in just 3 hours.:dance3::yay::banana:

[pinkle]

We leave in just 3 hours.:dance3::yay::banana:

HAVE FUN :dance3:

Regarding the water i bought 2 bobbles (water bottles that filter tap water) so i can fill them up in the parks!

A week today we head to buffalo to stay overnight and our journey begins!!!!!:cloud9:

[Belle_princess]

Can I just say 11 days for me!! :cool1:

Everyone. . have fun!

[Goofy Lover]

Thankfully we are super busy this weekend so it goes by faster :yay:

[lbunton115]

Pop Century 9/17 thru 9/25. I'm so excited! I can't wait!:cool1:

[TinkerbellsMom0923]

:)I have a question!!:)
We are flying from buffalo to orlando and then taking the disney magical express.....so.....we won't be stopping anywhere on the way. I think I really want a case of water in my room...what would be the best way to do this?

Water is so heavy...I think even if I share a case out amongst our 4 suitcases it will weigh a ton?
What does everyone do? :confused3


Where are you staying? We fly in the 18th and I will be making a water stop. If we were at the same resort, I'd get you a case. We are at Pop.

[MandiB]

:)I have a question!!:)
We are flying from buffalo to orlando and then taking the disney magical express.....so.....we won't be stopping anywhere on the way. I think I really want a case of water in my room...what would be the best way to do this?

Water is so heavy...I think even if I share a case out amongst our 4 suitcases it will weigh a ton?
What does everyone do? :confused3


I've used Staples and will do it again, you need to spend over $50 and you get free shipping, we got water, snacks and batteries. You have it delivered to your hotel a few days before you arrive and they hold it for you.

[Naisy68]

Hey All -- Is there ANYONE who is going to be staying at CBR next week that may be driving or renting a car that I could sweet talk into buying a case of purified water and I will pay you for it?? A 24 pack would be sufficient.
That is all that we need and we won't have a car or method of transportation to pick some up. I checked with the Garden Grocer, We Go Shop as well as Staples and all of them require a minimum purchase of at least $40 not including the cost of delivery etc.
Rumor has it there is a gas station not far from DTD but I don't know if they will have cases of PURIFIED water, I can't have spring water.

If someone would be willing to do this, I would really appreciate it and even pay you a little extra for your trouble of course.
Please PM me if you are able to.

[NemoMom07]

We are on our way!!! Nine hours and we will be checking in and heading over to 1900 Park Fare.

[pinkle]

I just can't wait :cool1: We are really hoping for GOOD weather...Igor stay far away!:worship:

[maddiesmom0116]

:cool1::cool1::cool1:
6 days left - laundry and packing today. I am printing DD custom autograph book too today and taking it to Kinkos to be trimed and bound.
:yay::yay::yay:

[BrcsDisneyPrncs]

How on earth did i miss this thread for the entire past year?!?!?!

We leave for the poly on Saturday. Please someone, please allay my hurricane fears! Do you think Igor will cause a big issue? We have only ever gone March/April/May. We went last labor day for 3 days but there were no hurricane threats and that was a last minute trip booked 2 days out so we didn't have time to worry.

I just don't know how disruptive hurricanes are that far inland etc, but i'm stressing! PLEASE tell me I'm overreacting!

[Naisy68]

We are not going to worry about the weather, we will be in Orlando, IF we get some wind and rain there then we will get wet and still be where the magic lives. If something major comes through, Disney will take good care of us. So... no worries - just happy magical thoughts.

[Tinkerbellarella]

We are not going to worry about the weather, we will be in Orlando, IF we get some wind and rain there then we will get wet and still be where the magic lives. If something major comes through, Disney will take good care of us. So... no worries - just happy magical thoughts.

I agree with Naisy. While I've never weathered a major storm in the World, I know people who have and they were safe and well cared for. They keep the parks open as long as it's safe and as long as you can don some rain gear, there isn't a better time to tour - no lines!

[pinkle]

So I am planning and replanning and planning again!!! Unfortunalely we have some ADR during EMH (I usually avoid this....so crowded!) Anywany, I cannot find the schedule for the firework shows (starting Sept.18th) I keep getting an error! Does anyone know.....I LOVE WISHES!!:thumbsup2

[Tinkerbellarella]

So I am planning and replanning and planning again!!! Unfortunalely we have some ADR during EMH (I usually avoid this....so crowded!) Anywany, I cannot find the schedule for the firework shows (starting Sept.18th) I keep getting an error! Does anyone know.....I LOVE WISHES!!:thumbsup2

From my spreadsheet, for the 19th-25th (my trip dates), as follows:

9/19: Wishes @ 8 p.m.
9/20: MEP @ 8 p.m. and Wishes @ 9 p.m.
9/21: MNSSHP
9/22: Wishes @ 8 p.m.
9/23: MNSSHP
9/24: MEP @ 8 p.m. and Wishes @ 9 p.m.
9/25: MNSSHP

I don't think this has changed since I last checked.

[pinkle]

thanks

[Tinkerbellarella]

Does anyone have the firework schedule for the week of the 18th....the disney site keeps giving me an error:confused3

See my post above.

As an addendum - Illuminations every night at 9 p.m. and Fantasmic the 19th, 23rd and 25th @ 8 p.m.

[pinkle]

MEP????? is that Epcot? what about Fantasmic?

[pinkle]

See my post above.

As an addendum - Illuminations every night at 9 p.m. and Fantasmic the 19th, 23rd and 25th @ 8 p.m.

Thank you again...this is why I LOVE this thread!!!:woohoo:

Now we are going to look forward to blue skies and sunshine :worship:

[Tinkerbellarella]

MEP????? is that Epcot? what about Fantasmic?

Sorry!

MEP = Main Street Electrical Parade (@ Magic Kingdom): It's replacing Spectromagic for a while as the nighttime parade

Fantasmic! is at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Illuminations at Epcot.

I included the schedule for the two of those above. So, to summarize:

Magic Kingdom
9/19: Wishes @ 8 p.m.
9/20: Main Street Electrical Parade @ 8 p.m. and Wishes @ 9 p.m.
9/21: Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
9/22: Wishes @ 8 p.m.
9/23: Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
9/24: Main Street Electrical Parade @ 8 p.m. and Wishes @ 9 p.m.
9/25: Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

Epcot
Illuminations @ 9 p.m. every night

Disney's Hollywood Studios
9/19: Fantasmic @ 8 p.m.
9/23: Fantasmic @ 8 p.m.
9/25: Fantasmic @ 8 p.m.

:goodvibes

[Naisy68]

85% of the way packed! Just have the meds and bathroom items left over and organize my carry-on bag.
Decided today not to worry about taking my laptop, I was going to try to do that and upload pics and such for you all BUT I'm sorry -- the idea of quality time with my family and relaxation won out instead. BUT I will keep a journal and write a trip report when I get back.
However, does anyone know if at CBR, they have a computer that I can get on in the lobby or somewhere if I need to check in here at the DIS quick? I probably won't but might have withdrawals if I don't, ha ha!

Also, is anyone aware if the gas station across from DTD has purified bottled water? Also, where exactly is this gas station? Is it a long walk from DTD?

Just have to make it through tomorrow and we will be on our way to the airport at 2:30am Tuesday... I'm a little nervous that we are driving across (just 2 1/2 hours) Wyoming to get to RAP but my husband decided he would rather spend the money at Disney than for a hotel tomorrow night. I will respect his decision.
Have a great night, Renee :wizard:

[j-me]

Well, had to post to see my ticker :) After this past BUSY weekend I am soo looking forward to a vacation...
Friends just returned on Sat and said it is
HOT HUMID.. and don't pack jeans:)

[Naisy68]

Tomorrow at about this time... we will be landing at MCO and looking for the Crocs store at MCO before heading down to the DME busses.
Yes, I am pretty excited about this in the slight chance you haven't noticed.

[j-me]

Have a great flight.. We come in Wed at 10:45! Can't wait. Thanks for the Croc store tip. I just bought a NEW pair of birkenstock flipflops.. and our darling new puppy got ahold of them. I can wear them but thought a pair of crocs would be nice to have on hand. I am taking 3 different types of shoes.

FYI.. if your kids get a mylar balloon. DISNEY will deflate them for you so you can pack them and when you get home you can take them to a balloon place to be blown back up. We on the other hand are going to give ours balloons to a family checking in when we are checking out..

Have a great flight..

[Naisy68]

FYI.. if your kids get a mylar balloon. DISNEY will deflate them for you so you can pack them and when you get home you can take them to a balloon place to be blown back up. We on the other hand are going to give ours balloons to a family checking in when we are checking out..

Have a great flight..

We usually always do the same with any balloons we buy - We here on the Dis are a nice bunch of people aren't we? :flower3:

[andytamia]

Sorry!

MEP = Main Street Electrical Parade (@ Magic Kingdom): It's replacing Spectromagic for a while as the nighttime parade

Fantasmic! is at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Illuminations at Epcot.

I included the schedule for the two of those above. So, to summarize:

Magic Kingdom
9/19: Wishes @ 8 p.m.
9/20: Main Street Electrical Parade @ 8 p.m. and Wishes @ 9 p.m.
9/21: Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
9/22: Wishes @ 8 p.m.
9/23: Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
9/24: Main Street Electrical Parade @ 8 p.m. and Wishes @ 9 p.m.
9/25: Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

Epcot
Illuminations @ 9 p.m. every night

Disney's Hollywood Studios
9/19: Fantasmic @ 8 p.m.
9/23: Fantasmic @ 8 p.m.
9/25: Fantasmic @ 8 p.m.

:goodvibes

Isnt there a second fantasmic show at 9:30 next week?? only 6 more days!!!

[Tinkerbellarella]

Isnt there a second fantasmic show at 9:30 next week?? only 6 more days!!!

There wasn't when I last checked but there is now!!! Woohoo!!!! :goodvibes

[KagMama]

I have missed this thread for 5 months!?!? Craziness! Myself, DH, DD2 and DD5 will be at Pop 9/18 - 9/26. Can't wait!! Bags are already packed, no kidding.

I will be contributing to a Pop Swap box the last day I am there with another DIS'er. The old swap box is missing, so she and I will start a new one. It is just a box of 'stuff' that we didn't use all of but don't want to take home so we pass on to another DIS'er for the next week. If you are interested in contributing, let me know.

5 more day!! Whoo hooo!!!

[SweetSerenity]

We finally fly in Wednesday morning! A whole year's worth of planning is about to pay off. I can't wait! Happy vacation to all you fellow September goers! :dance3:

[TinkerbellsMom0923]

I have missed this thread for 5 months!?!? Craziness! Myself, DH, DD2 and DD5 will be at Pop 9/18 - 9/26. Can't wait!! Bags are already packed, no kidding.

I will be contributing to a Pop Swap box the last day I am there with another DIS'er. The old swap box is missing, so she and I will start a new one. It is just a box of 'stuff' that we didn't use all of but don't want to take home so we pass on to another DIS'er for the next week. If you are interested in contributing, let me know.

5 more day!! Whoo hooo!!!


I'll be at Pop the same time as you and could find some things to add to box.

[KagMama]

TinkerbellsMom0923, that would be great! Can I PM you with my contact information? The other DISer and I were planning to give each other a call the second to last day to see if we could meet in person, or just leave our items with the resort somewhere. I will leave stuff like shampoo, conditioner, sun block, my door decorations, baby wipes, etc.

thanks so much! I would rather pass this stuff on than toss it.

[Tinkerbellie16]

4.....
more....
days....

:cool1::cool1:
:banana::banana::banana:

I can not forget a BELT this time - I ALWAYS forget one!!! :)

[peaches]

Leaving this Saturday (9/18)! Will be staying at GF (Sugarloaf concierge)for 1st time. Have stayed at GF in past but never Club Level hope we get nice view. The trip seemed like it was soo far off, but came up fast. DS now 6 is going to be dressed as Indiana Jones for Hallowishes. DD now 14 months and just started walking, DW and myself can wait to see here walking at WDW. Time sure flys. :)

[pinkle]

SO EXCITED!!!!! This week is draaaaaging. :rolleyes1

[8gr8mouseketeers]

I agree! :rolleyes1

[basketkat]

Checked in online this afternoon!:banana:

[eeyoresnr]

Checked in online this afternoon!:banana:

is there anywhere in the online request that ask you your estimated arrival time? or a spot for request? thanks

[TinkerbellsMom0923]

is there anywhere in the online request that ask you your estimated arrival time? or a spot for request? thanks
The only requests I could make were ground floor, near transportation. I think there were choices for handicapped room and refrigd too. The est arrival and departure time are on there too.

[TinkerbellsMom0923]

I have a cold and we leave in 3 days! Don't ya just hate that. The worst is over now (I hope) as I started getting sick Sunday.

[TinkerbellsMom0923]

TinkerbellsMom0923, that would be great! Can I PM you with my contact information? The other DISer and I were planning to give each other a call the second to last day to see if we could meet in person, or just leave our items with the resort somewhere. I will leave stuff like shampoo, conditioner, sun block, my door decorations, baby wipes, etc.

thanks so much! I would rather pass this stuff on than toss it.
Feel free to send me a PM or I'll send you one...

[Jacks2583]

does anyone know how the crowds are???

We are leaving in 7 days (!!!!) and my sister is leaving in 2 days. We were just talking about our trips and were curious if the crowds were relative low or pretty high bc of FD.

[Tinkerbellarella]

is there anywhere in the online request that ask you your estimated arrival time? or a spot for request? thanks

Yes, they specifically ask for your estimated arrival time and estimated departure time.

[Corgipants]

Crossing my fingers that I don't get that cold! Yuck! I am getting restless!:yay:

[Tinkerbellarella]

I have a cold and we leave in 3 days! Don't ya just hate that. The worst is over now (I hope) as I started getting sick Sunday.

I've had HORRIBLE allergies all day. Here's to hoping they're gone in 4 days! Feel better and have a wonderful trip!

[TinkerbellsMom0923]

I've had HORRIBLE allergies all day. Here's to hoping they're gone in 4 days! Feel better and have a wonderful trip!


Feeling better already thinking about the warm Disney sunshine! Thanks...

[Incredimom3]

I just completed online check in. SO EXCITED:cool1:

[eeyoresnr]

just did our online checkin:woohoo:

[pauly's girl]

Checkin in for our flight in the AM....we will be in Disney in 36 hours!!! :cool1 ::yay:

[peaches]

TWO days to go!!:yay: for us. Almost finished packing, We must remember to check luggage to make sure not overweight.

[pauly's girl]

TWO days to go!!:yay: for us. Almost finished packing, We must remember to check luggage to make sure not overweight.

Haha...my husband took our luggage to work today to weigh them on the shipping scale!! :rotfl2: Have a great vaca!!

[Denamac]

We leave tomorrow!! YAY!!! See some of you over the next 10 days!

[DisKidsmom]

does anyone know how the crowds are???

We are leaving in 7 days (!!!!) and my sister is leaving in 2 days. We were just talking about our trips and were curious if the crowds were relative low or pretty high bc of FD.

Rumor has it crowds are LOW! Lots of walk-on's...Yay!

[crostorfer]

SINGLE DIGIT DANCE!!!!!!!!!!!

:cool1: :dance3: :woohoo: :banana: :dance3: :yay:

[peaches]

Rumor has it crowds are LOW! Lots of walk-on's...Yay!
Great news !! Leaving tomorrow....

[8gr8mouseketeers]

TOMORROW!! :yay::yay::yay:

[eeyoresnr]

Rumor has it crowds are LOW! Lots of walk-on's...Yay!

:cheer2:

[ShhhQ]

Rumor has it crowds are LOW! Lots of walk-on's...Yay!

Not really a rumor... my last day was a week ago today and almost everything was either walk-on or a 5 min wait!

Hope this helps.... and everyone have a great time!

[clandrum]

4.....
more....
days....

:cool1::cool1:
:banana::banana::banana:

I can not forget a BELT this time - I ALWAYS forget one!!! :)

For the kids or your pants? ;) Just kidding! Have a great trip!

[DisKidsmom]

We leave tomorrow! We'll be on our way to Chicago within the hour tp spend the night at a hotel close to the airport. So...I suppose we're officially on vacation. Can't wait to be on the DME going under the glorious WDW signs!
By this time tomorrow, we should be relaxing poolside!

[TinkerbellsMom0923]

Not really a rumor... my last day was a week ago today and almost everything was either walk-on or a 5 min wait!

Hope this helps.... and everyone have a great time!


Low crowds would be awsome...We'll be there tomorrow!

[wildcatbride22]

Not really a rumor... my last day was a week ago today and almost everything was either walk-on or a 5 min wait!

Hope this helps.... and everyone have a great time!

Awesome!! We leave in 6 days!!

[DT83097]

Looking forward to low crowds! We leave tomorrow morning and can't wait! :cool1:

[basketkat]

My house is clean...

Now onto laundry and packing...I hope these next few days FLY! :woohoo:

[crostorfer]

One work day down, 4 to go!!!

:dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

[LizAgna]

4 more sleeps!!

[eeyoresnr]

27 hours!:woohoo:

[crostorfer]

Looks as if we are going to be sitting at 90 degrees with a 30-60 percent chance of thunderstorms everyday next week. Rain, rain, go away!!!

[crostorfer]

P.S. I will be tweeting my way through the World. My twitter name is the same as my name here.

[pixidust77]

Too anxious to sleep!!!:rotfl: But seriously....SATURDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY!!!:banana::banana::banana:

[twogirlsandthatsit]

Too anxious to sleep!!!:rotfl: But seriously....SATURDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY!!!:banana::banana::banana:

Us too!!! I think I will add a few more of these...:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::b anana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

[basketkat]

Us too!!! I think I will add a few more of these...:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::b anana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

:banana::banana::banana:

Here too!!!! :yay:

[ShhhQ]

As Sept. winds down, we all have either gone or our dates are close at hand.... some may even be there right now! To those getting ready to go, have a safe and a wonderful trip!!!!

[MandiB]

ME TOO
Woke up at 1am and couldn't get back to sleep..

[Naisy68]

We just got back from our September trip - I will post a LOT more later BUT we had a great time. The weather was awesome, the crowds were great for the most part and we just had a magical time! :wizard: