Indecision & Obsession! A Sept. PTR with a toddler for DxDP, MNSSHP, and F&W!

[Cinderelly5507]

Hi! Welcome to what will probably be a very indecisive PTR! It is one of my character flaws—I can’t make a decision to save my life! I apologize in advance, but if you’re like me and planning a trip is half the fun, please stick around! I need you to help me make decisions! :lmao:

This trip plans to be my last to the World until an undetermined future date… :sad1: After we return though, we’d like to get started on a new adventure—giving our DD a little sibling (hopefully a little brother)! So, this trip has to be special and one to remember (aren’t they all?), because I don’t know when I’ll be back… However, I do know that I will be back! Now, I’ll get started on some basics:

Who: Me: 25—a SAHM who is obsessed with Disney. My first trip was in 1997 at the age of 13… I’ve been hooked ever since, but have only made it back twice. I even did a social studies project on Walt Disney and the history of (mostly) Walt and his movies. We placed 2nd, but sadly I don’t have the project anymore. I think my partner got that. :sad2:This will be my fourth trip to my happy place. I love The Lion King (I had a huge crush on JTT!!), Beauty and The Beast is a second, with Little Mermaid rounding out my top three.

DH: 27—My Prince Charming—not so obsessed with Disney, but wants to see me happy. We met in college on my second day of class, freshman year… took a couple of months being friends and doing the college thing (beer pong :rolleyes1) and then got super serious, super fast. We’ve been together almost seven years, married for over 3. Last year he didn’t help in planning our trip at all. This year he has already looked at menus. His only requests are good food and good beer (he doesn’t drink very often, but loves a good cold one on vacation)! He wants to eat at Biergarten again, but we’re trying lunch this time instead of dinner. He’s never been much of a Disney fan, favoring Bugs Bunny over Disney movies, and would really like to go to “that other amusement park in Orlando”. :confused3

DD:turning 2 next month. I am devastated—she's growing up too fast. She is my princess!! She loves all things Disney—Nemo, Wookie and Bee (her names for Woody and Buzz), and Minnie and Mickey. Last year she was a little scared of the characters, but I’m hoping this year she’ll love them! She had a blast dancing at Biergarten, drinking frozen cokes and lemonade, and dancing in the water sprinklers at Epcot and Ariel's Grotto!

What: Our 2nd Family Walt Disney World Vacation! We’re upgrading from Free Dining to Deluxe, (maybe) attending MNSSHP (it’s one of those things I can’t decide about) and spending some time enjoying the beginning of the Food & Wine Festival—we’re going to have lots of Snack credits to use! Yay!

When: We’re going September 23, 2009- September 30, 2009—7 happy nights at the happiest place on Earth!

Where: POP Century!! Last year we stayed at ASMusic, because when I booked the free dining, it was between Music and Sports. This year I can’t wait for Pop and the free frozen cokes and Goofy’s water sprinklers for DD! She’s going to love both!

Why: Why? Because we love it! Ok, I love it and DD and DH are just along for the ride! This will be my second trip in about a year’s time. Before my last trip, I hadn’t been in almost a decade! I definitely want to make up for lost time!

How: Lots of indecision and obsessive planning will lead us to our destination—The Happiest Place on Earth!

Here's picture from our Sept. 08 trip... As soon as Photobucket starts cooperating :headache:, I'll upload some more
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/daysangel1027/100_3400.jpg

[Cinderelly5507]

Now, here comes the fun part to my planning—where the indecision and obsession really comes into play—the ADRs! As I’ve mentioned, we’ve decided to upgrade from Free Dining to Deluxe Dining. While I’m convinced it will be too much food, the regular Dining was not enough last year for DH. I would starve at Disney—to get more time out of the parks, but DH and DD require some fuel. Here are the places I’m leaning towards at the moment, if possible. Of course I’m indecisive and these may change, but right now I’m feeling pretty good about them. I just wish Disney would release Sept. park hours soon!

Since I’m without hours, and not really sure which day we’ll be at which park, these are the meals and restaurants I’m hoping for:

Breakfast Must-Dos
Crystal Palace- A repeat from last year—food is pretty decent, good character interaction, and a great way to see MK before opening. This will be hopefully be scheduled on a MK non-EMH day!
Kona Café- This is new for us. I must try the Tonga Toast AND Macadamia nut pancakes… I’ve decided I’ll order the Tonga Toast and DH can order the Big Kahuna—now I’m not only planning where to eat, but what he’s going to eat! Haha j/k—a little anyways!
Donald’s Breakfast at Tusker House- This is new for us too. Food looks decent and we’re likely only to do a ½ day at AK so this will (hopefully) get us there bright and early!

Lunch Must-Do’s
The Plaza- We haven’t eaten here before, but we are the burgers and fries type of people. We really didn’t care for many of the CS food, so this is a step above (I’m hoping)
Biergarten- DH’s only specific restaurant request, so I’ll honor it… Besides, DD loved dancing here last time. Does the band play at lunch times too??? I really hope so!
Sci Fi or 50s PTC- One of these is a must-do! We had 50s last year, and I will be stopping in to get a PB&J shake at the Tune-In Lounge anyway, but we’re leaning towards Sci-Fi. DH actually wants to try that instead.

Dinner Must-Do’s
Tutto Italia- All three of us love our pastas! We had an ADR here in Sept. but I became sick and we had to cancel it! :sad2:
Le Cellier- I want to get DH a great steak and this seems to have great reviews. I hope we can get it!
‘Ohana- I really think DH would like the skewers of meat!

Alternatives/Maybe Do’s :)
Chefs de France- (Dinner)DH wants to try it, I’m still undecided.
Narcoossee’s- I’m still unsure about taking DD to a signature dinner, but I love some good seafood! Also, not sure I want to deal with 2 – 2 ½ hours for dinner—that’s cutting away my park time!
Mickey’s BBQ (must be a Thursday or Saturday)- I really think DD would enjoy this!!! I don’t mind spending the 2TS, but again, it cuts into my park time-haha
CRT-(breakfast) I would love to eat in the Castle. My first experience at Disney was as a bratty 13 year old. Also, MK is really lacking on the TS food options! Since we’re upgrading to DxDP, the 2TS isn’t really an issue, but I just can’t decide if I should do it or not… DD really isn’t into princesses, and I think I’ll feel a little guilty taking a ressie away from a potential princess-lover. However, we have to eat somewhere! (See, indecisive!!!)
Mama Melrose (maybe Fantasmic package) (L or D)- DH picked this and Sci-Fi for our DHS days. We’ll probably stick with it since Hollywood BD doesn’t look too great, especially for a 2TS!
‘OHana’s (B)- I really don’t like Lilo & Stitch… Just not my cup ‘o tea, but again, MK is really lacking in the food, so we’d like to do this before a MK morning.
Chef Mickey’s (B)- Last year, we did this for lunch during free dining. I wasn’t overly impressed, but again, we just need some breakfast ideas.
The Wave (B or D)- it’s on the monorail, menu looks ok… we just need some good breakfast food, darnit!
Liberty Tree Tavern (L or D)- it’s a TS in the MK
San Angel Inn (L)- I’d like to try it here, DH—not so much
Rose & Crown (L)- It would be a different type of food for us.
Coral Reef (L)- Food sounds pretty good and DD would love the “Nemos” in the tanks!

Any and all input would be really appreciated, especially if you've taken a little one along!

[NuttyDisneyMom]

;)Now, here comes the fun part to my planning—where the indecision and obsession really comes into play—the ADRs! As I’ve mentioned, we’ve decided to upgrade from Free Dining to Deluxe Dining. While I’m convinced it will be too much food, the regular Dining was not enough last year for DH. I would starve at Disney—to get more time out of the parks, but DH and DD require some fuel. Here are the places I’m leaning towards at the moment, if possible. Of course I’m indecisive and these may change, but right now I’m feeling pretty good about them. I just wish Disney would release Sept. park hours soon!

Since I’m without hours, and not really sure which day we’ll be at which park, these are the meals and restaurants I’m hoping for:

Breakfast Must-Dos
Crystal Palace- A repeat from last year—food is pretty decent, good character interaction, and a great way to see MK before opening. This will be hopefully be scheduled on a MK non-EMH day!
Kona Café- This is new for us. I must try the Tonga Toast AND Macadamia nut pancakes… I’ve decided I’ll order the Tonga Toast and DH can order the Big Kahuna—now I’m not only planning where to eat, but what he’s going to eat! Haha j/k—a little anyways!
Donald’s Breakfast at Tusker House- This is new for us too. Food looks decent and we’re likely only to do a ½ day at AK so this will (hopefully) get us there bright and early!

Lunch Must-Do’s
The Plaza- We haven’t eaten here before, but we are the burgers and fries type of people. We really didn’t care for many of the CS food, so this is a step above (I’m hoping)
Biergarten- DH’s only specific restaurant request, so I’ll honor it… Besides, DD loved dancing here last time. Does the band play at lunch times too??? I really hope so!
Sci Fi or 50s PTC- One of these is a must-do! We had 50s last year, and I will be stopping in to get a PB&J shake at the Tune-In Lounge anyway, but we’re leaning towards Sci-Fi. DH actually wants to try that instead.

Dinner Must-Do’s
Tutto Italia- All three of us love our pastas! We had an ADR here in Sept. but I became sick and we had to cancel it! :sad2:
Le Cellier- I want to get DH a great steak and this seems to have great reviews. I hope we can get it!
‘Ohana- I really think DH would like the skewers of meat!

Alternatives/Maybe Do’s :)
Chefs de France- (Dinner)DH wants to try it, I’m still undecided.
Narcoossee’s- I’m still unsure about taking DD to a signature dinner, but I love some good seafood! Also, not sure I want to deal with 2 – 2 ½ hours for dinner—that’s cutting away my park time!
Mickey’s BBQ (must be a Thursday or Saturday)- I really think DD would enjoy this!!! I don’t mind spending the 2TS, but again, it cuts into my park time-haha
CRT-(breakfast) I would love to eat in the Castle. My first experience at Disney was as a bratty 13 year old. Also, MK is really lacking on the TS food options! Since we’re upgrading to DxDP, the 2TS isn’t really an issue, but I just can’t decide if I should do it or not… DD really isn’t into princesses, and I think I’ll feel a little guilty taking a ressie away from a potential princess-lover. However, we have to eat somewhere! (See, indecisive!!!)
Mama Melrose (maybe Fantasmic package) (L or D)- DH picked this and Sci-Fi for our DHS days. We’ll probably stick with it since Hollywood BD doesn’t look too great, especially for a 2TS!
‘OHana’s (B)- I really don’t like Lilo & Stitch… Just not my cup ‘o tea, but again, MK is really lacking in the food, so we’d like to do this before a MK morning.
Chef Mickey’s (B)- Last year, we did this for lunch during free dining. I wasn’t overly impressed, but again, we just need some breakfast ideas.
The Wave (B or D)- it’s on the monorail, menu looks ok… we just need some good breakfast food, darnit!
Liberty Tree Tavern (L or D)- it’s a TS in the MK
San Angel Inn (L)- I’d like to try it here, DH—not so much
Rose & Crown (L)- It would be a different type of food for us.
Coral Reef (L)- Food sounds pretty good and DD would love the “Nemos” in the tanks!

Any and all input would be really appreciated, especially if you've taken a little one along!


Definately do Ohana and definately do CRT for breakfast! My mother and I took DD6 when she was 4 and she LOVED it! She's not into princesses either, but the whole experience of actually seeing the princesses and fairy godmother and doing the magical wish.....it was amazing for her too and she still talks about it to this day!:cutie: She wants to go again to CRT with her big sister this next trip, so we're goingDM and I had tears in our eyes the WHOLE time! If you like Italian, why not try Tony's in MK? Also, the Cape May Cafe character breakfast earns repeats and rave reviews from my best GF who it also a Disney nut. 1900 Park Fare gets decent reviews too and you get to see the Grand Floridian, which is absolutely beautiful!:love: Instead of Mama Melrose, do Hollywood and Vine instead at DHS. I've heard nothing but bad and seen nothing but bad about it all over these boards and thensome:scared: Also in AK...Flame Tree BBQ is supposed to awesome!:thumbsup2
Here's some pics of CRT when we went in 2/07:
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http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/DSCF0204.jpg
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/DSCF0207.jpg
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/DSCF0199.jpg
Doing the special wish...this is my favorite photo from that experience...
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/DSCF0213.jpg

[Cinderelly5507]

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Definately do Ohana and definately do CRT for breakfast! My mother and I took DD6 when she was 4 and she LOVED it! She's not into princesses either, but the whole experience of actually seeing the princesses and fairy godmother and doing the magical wish.....it was amazing for her too and she still talks about it to this day!:cutie: She wants to go again to CRT with her big sister this next trip, so we're goingDM and I had tears in our eyes the WHOLE time! If you like Italian, why not try Tony's in MK? Also, the Cape May Cafe character breakfast earns repeats and rave reviews from my best GF who it also a Disney nut. 1900 Park Fare gets decent reviews too and you get to see the Grand Floridian, which is absolutely beautiful!:love: Instead of Mama Melrose, do Hollywood and Vine instead at DHS. I've heard nothing but bad and seen nothing but bad about it all over these boards and thensome:scared: Also in AK...Flame Tree BBQ is supposed to awesome!:thumbsup2


Thank you so much for the suggestions and pictures! Your little girl is a doll!! Last year we tried Tony's for lunch and it was decent. I would go back, especially since they're aren't many choices in MK! I'm going to have to look at H&V's menu now--I don't think I even showed it to DH when he picked MM! And 1900 would give me an excuse to go to the GF! :rolleyes1 Thanks again!

[dallastxcpa]

When: We’re going September 23, 2009- September 30, 2009—7 happy nights at the happiest place on Earth!

Where: POP Century!! Last year we stayed at ASMusic, because when I booked the free dining, it was between Music and Sports. This year I can’t wait for Pop and the free frozen cokes and Goofy’s water sprinklers for DD! She’s going to love both!

Hello,

We will also be at POP Century September 22 - 28th. I have started a Pre - Trip report, but it is for two different trips and I haven't written the POP part yet.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2157054

We are thinking of some of the same things as you: MNSSHP, Food & Wine, and we may try the Fort Wilderness Segway adventure.

[dallastxcpa]

Dinner Must-Do’s

Le Cellier- I want to get DH a great steak and this seems to have great reviews. I hope we can get it!


Alternatives/Maybe Do’s :)

Narcoossee’s- I’m still unsure about taking DD to a signature dinner, but I love some good seafood! Also, not sure I want to deal with 2 – 2 ½ hours for dinner—that’s cutting away my park time!




May I suggest the Yachtsmen Steakhouse in place of Le Cellier. I think the steaks are far better at Yachtsmen and it is only a short walk from the international gateway. The only draw back: they don't have the wonderful cheddar cheese soup.

I have eaten at Narcoosees several times and there have always been families with little ones. I think it will be fine. You could preview the menu prior to going and choose what your going to eat. Then let your server know that you don't want to spend too much time away from the park. I think you should be able to get out of there in less than 2 hours.

[Cinderelly5507]

May I suggest the Yachtsmen Steakhouse in place of Le Cellier. I think the steaks are far better at Yachtsmen and it is only a short walk from the international gateway. The only draw back: they don't have the wonderful cheddar cheese soup.

I have eaten at Narcoosees several times and there have always been families with little ones. I think it will be fine. You could preview the menu prior to going and choose what your going to eat. Then let your server know that you don't want to spend too much time away from the park. I think you should be able to get out of there in less than 2 hours.

Thanks for the suggestions! I had thought about Yachtsman in place of/in addition to! DH would eat steak every day if he could! We had reservations there last Sept. but I decided to stick with the regular DDP instead of DxDP and it was one of the reservations I decided to cancel before we went. I've seen pictures and that has me thinking I might have made a mistake! :rolleyes1 That's a great idea about ordering at Narcoossee's! I already know I want the lobster or the surf and turf! :rotfl2:

[Mommy2LittleVols]

Now, here comes the fun part to my planning—where the indecision and obsession really comes into play—the ADRs! As I’ve mentioned, we’ve decided to upgrade from Free Dining to Deluxe Dining. While I’m convinced it will be too much food, the regular Dining was not enough last year for DH. I would starve at Disney—to get more time out of the parks, but DH and DD require some fuel. Here are the places I’m leaning towards at the moment, if possible. Of course I’m indecisive and these may change, but right now I’m feeling pretty good about them. I just wish Disney would release Sept. park hours soon!

Since I’m without hours, and not really sure which day we’ll be at which park, these are the meals and restaurants I’m hoping for:

Breakfast Must-Dos
Crystal Palace- A repeat from last year—food is pretty decent, good character interaction, and a great way to see MK before opening. This will be hopefully be scheduled on a MK non-EMH day!
Kona Café- This is new for us. I must try the Tonga Toast AND Macadamia nut pancakes… I’ve decided I’ll order the Tonga Toast and DH can order the Big Kahuna—now I’m not only planning where to eat, but what he’s going to eat! Haha j/k—a little anyways!
Donald’s Breakfast at Tusker House- This is new for us too. Food looks decent and we’re likely only to do a ½ day at AK so this will (hopefully) get us there bright and early!

Lunch Must-Do’s
The Plaza- We haven’t eaten here before, but we are the burgers and fries type of people. We really didn’t care for many of the CS food, so this is a step above (I’m hoping)
Biergarten- DH’s only specific restaurant request, so I’ll honor it… Besides, DD loved dancing here last time. Does the band play at lunch times too??? I really hope so!
Sci Fi or 50s PTC- One of these is a must-do! We had 50s last year, and I will be stopping in to get a PB&J shake at the Tune-In Lounge anyway, but we’re leaning towards Sci-Fi. DH actually wants to try that instead.

Dinner Must-Do’s
Tutto Italia- All three of us love our pastas! We had an ADR here in Sept. but I became sick and we had to cancel it! :sad2:
Le Cellier- I want to get DH a great steak and this seems to have great reviews. I hope we can get it!
‘Ohana- I really think DH would like the skewers of meat!

Alternatives/Maybe Do’s :)
Chefs de France- (Dinner)DH wants to try it, I’m still undecided.
Narcoossee’s- I’m still unsure about taking DD to a signature dinner, but I love some good seafood! Also, not sure I want to deal with 2 – 2 ½ hours for dinner—that’s cutting away my park time!
Mickey’s BBQ (must be a Thursday or Saturday)- I really think DD would enjoy this!!! I don’t mind spending the 2TS, but again, it cuts into my park time-haha
CRT-(breakfast) I would love to eat in the Castle. My first experience at Disney was as a bratty 13 year old. Also, MK is really lacking on the TS food options! Since we’re upgrading to DxDP, the 2TS isn’t really an issue, but I just can’t decide if I should do it or not… DD really isn’t into princesses, and I think I’ll feel a little guilty taking a ressie away from a potential princess-lover. However, we have to eat somewhere! (See, indecisive!!!)
Mama Melrose (maybe Fantasmic package) (L or D)- DH picked this and Sci-Fi for our DHS days. We’ll probably stick with it since Hollywood BD doesn’t look too great, especially for a 2TS!
‘OHana’s (B)- I really don’t like Lilo & Stitch… Just not my cup ‘o tea, but again, MK is really lacking in the food, so we’d like to do this before a MK morning.
Chef Mickey’s (B)- Last year, we did this for lunch during free dining. I wasn’t overly impressed, but again, we just need some breakfast ideas.
The Wave (B or D)- it’s on the monorail, menu looks ok… we just need some good breakfast food, darnit!
Liberty Tree Tavern (L or D)- it’s a TS in the MK
San Angel Inn (L)- I’d like to try it here, DH—not so much
Rose & Crown (L)- It would be a different type of food for us.
Coral Reef (L)- Food sounds pretty good and DD would love the “Nemos” in the tanks!

Any and all input would be really appreciated, especially if you've taken a little one along!


We have a lot of the same picks, although I'm going to have to narrow mine down since we're just doing the DDP. But now I think I'm going to have to go see what the price difference would be to upgrade....:lmao:

I wish they'd hurry up and release those darn park hours!!

[Cinderelly5507]

We have a lot of the same picks, although I'm going to have to narrow mine down since we're just doing the DDP. But now I think I'm going to have to go see what the price difference would be to upgrade....:lmao:

I wish they'd hurry up and release those darn park hours!!
When we went in Sept. we ended up paying OOP for a couple of meals, and DH didn't really care for any QS meal he had... so we decided to upgrade. I think it's 32/night per person. For us it was around $448 difference (2 peoplex$32/nightx7nights) and that includes a refillable mug per person! I'm excited about that for the frozen cokes for DD! She loved the frozen drinks in the park and they kept her busy!

[Cinderelly5507]

Itinerary
Without park hours, this is a little difficult, but I have everything broken down into half days since we’ll be taking mid-day breaks and will probably go to a different park at night: Epcot 2 ½ days, MK 2 days (2 ½ if we get to Orlando at a decent time), AK ½ day, and DHS 1 day.
Day 1:
We plan to leave her house in west TN on Tuesday, Sept. 22nd and drive as far as DH can. He’ll be coming home from work that day, and it depends on how he’s feeling. Then, we’ll check into a hotel some where along the way for the night. Yahoo maps and my GPS say it takes around 13 ½ hours to get there, but we’ll be making a few stops for DD (and DH as he’s probably worse than a toddler in the car!:lmao:)
Day 2:
We’ll then wake up (hopefully) bright and early on Wed. Sept. 23rd (wherever we are)and drive the rest of the way to POP! We’ll check in and if time is good, we’ll head to MK. If not, we’ll relax at the resort—taking pics, swimming, or lounging around. I think DD will be ready to run though, after being in the car for that long. I want to grap our refillable mugs and take advantage of the frozen cokes! Dinner will be either at POP or probably Pecos Bills, unless we can get a walk-up ADR somewhere (which I don't see happening). I would like to hit the sack pretty early so that we can wake up for rope drop for one of our favorites…….

[inkedupmomma]

HIIIII! I am here! Gonna go read and sub!

[Cinderelly5507]

HIIIII! I am here! Gonna go read and sub!

:wave2:Thanks for coming!!!

[inkedupmomma]

:wave2:Thanks for coming!!!

I hate that we were at the same resort for some of the same days last year and didn't know it, and this year will be missing each other by 2 days :(

[Cinderelly5507]

I hate that we were at the same resort for some of the same days last year and didn't know it, and this year will be missing each other by 2 days :(

We were last year? That stinks!! You sure you can't stay longer this year? :rotfl2:

[NuttyDisneyMom]

Itinerary
Without park hours, this is a little difficult, but I have everything broken down into half days since we’ll be taking mid-day breaks and will probably go to a different park at night: Epcot 2 ½ days, MK 2 days (2 ½ if we get to Orlando at a decent time), AK ½ day, and DHS 1 day.
Day 1:
We plan to leave her house in west TN on Tuesday, Sept. 22nd and drive as far as DH can. He’ll be coming home from work that day, and it depends on how he’s feeling. Then, we’ll check into a hotel some where along the way for the night. Yahoo maps and my GPS say it takes around 13 ½ hours to get there, but we’ll be making a few stops for DD (and DH as he’s probably worse than a toddler in the car!:lmao:)
Day 2:
We’ll then wake up (hopefully) bright and early on Wed. Sept. 23rd (wherever we are)and drive the rest of the way to POP! We’ll check in and if time is good, we’ll head to MK. If not, we’ll relax at the resort—taking pics, swimming, or lounging around. I think DD will be ready to run though, after being in the car for that long. I want to grap our refillable mugs and take advantage of the frozen cokes! Dinner will be either at POP or probably Pecos Bills, unless we can get a walk-up ADR somewhere (which I don't see happening). I would like to hit the sack pretty early so that we can wake up for rope drop for one of our favorites…….

I would suggest NOT going to a park the day you arrive at POP. You'll be soooo tired from the car. I would tak a dip in the pool to relax and then head to DTD for dinner:thumbsup2 There are some great choices out there! We ate at Trex last Saturday night and it was yummy! It is loud in there, so that may not be good for your little one:confused3 Fulton's looked like fun and I hear they have great seafood! Also Raglan Road smelled DELICIOUS!

Can't wait to read more:goodvibes

[NuttyDisneyMom]

Thank you so much for the suggestions and pictures! Your little girl is a doll!! Last year we tried Tony's for lunch and it was decent. I would go back, especially since they're aren't many choices in MK! I'm going to have to look at H&V's menu now--I don't think I even showed it to DH when he picked MM! And 1900 would give me an excuse to go to the GF! :rolleyes1 Thanks again!

Thanks! I thinks she's pretty cute myself:cutie::laughing: Here are some pics of the GF to get you even more excited!
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/Disney%20Spring%20Break%2009/DSCF0409.jpg
Lobby
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/Disney%20Spring%20Break%2009/DSCF0417.jpg
The boys passed out in the lobby....they were waiting for us girls to get done with our afternoon tea...which was FABULOUS by the way:thumbsup2

[Cinderelly5507]

I would suggest NOT going to a park the day you arrive at POP. You'll be soooo tired from the car. I would tak a dip in the pool to relax and then head to DTD for dinner:thumbsup2 There are some great choices out there! We ate at Trex last Saturday night and it was yummy! It is loud in there, so that may not be good for your little one:confused3 Fulton's looked like fun and I hear they have great seafood! Also Raglan Road smelled DELICIOUS!

Can't wait to read more:goodvibes

Yeah, I don't see MK happening the first day, but if we get there early I might have to squeeze it in! :rotfl: That would be a nice time to go to DTD! I have it schedule for our last day, but we could do both! I don't think TRex or Fulton's are on the DDP. DH would probably really like Raglan Road though! I'll have to check that out! Thanks for the suggestions! :goodvibes

OMG! The GF looks gorgeous!! One day, one day... haha Thanks for the pics. I think tea would be so much fun to do when DD gets older! I'm still really playing around with ADRs too! I want to be "flexible" (as much as I can) for when I get to make... I have lists upon lists with where we "have" to eat and then a lot of alternatives. I'm crazy!

[NuttyDisneyMom]

Yeah, I don't see MK happening the first day, but if we get there early I might have to squeeze it in! :rotfl: That would be a nice time to go to DTD! I have it schedule for our last day, but we could do both! I don't think TRex or Fulton's are on the DDP. DH would probably really like Raglan Road though! I'll have to check that out! Thanks for the suggestions! :goodvibes

OMG! The GF looks gorgeous!! One day, one day... haha Thanks for the pics. I think tea would be so much fun to do when DD gets older! I'm still really playing around with ADRs too! I want to be "flexible" (as much as I can) for when I get to make... I have lists upon lists with where we "have" to eat and then a lot of alternatives. I'm crazy!

We went to DTD 2 nights since it was so crowded and there is SO much to do! We ate at Planet Hollywood the other night and it was great! It is also loud in there tho!

The afternoon tea was fabulous, but I agree your DD should be at least 5 or 6 before you take her so she can remember and enjoy it:) I took lots of pics of the food and tea setup there. I'll be posting them in my TR if you're interested and want to check them out;)

We had a ton of ADR's too, cuz we love to eat our way through WDW! We can't wait to do it again in September!!!:yay:

[inkedupmomma]

We were last year? That stinks!! You sure you can't stay longer this year? :rotfl2:

yes, we stayed at asmu last year sep 13- 22, we were in the broadway section! I would love to stay longer, but we are coming a couple days early!

[OneTreeHillAddict]

Hey! I'm here. I want to see bigger pictures of you too. Your DD is just adorable! princess: I just now realized you started a PTR. Thanks for telling me...:rolleyes1 I'm kidding... :rotfl2:

[Cinderelly5507]

Hey! I'm here. I want to see bigger pictures of you too. Your DD is just adorable! princess: I just now realized you started a PTR. Thanks for telling me...:rolleyes1 I'm kidding... :rotfl2:

I'm working on the pics! As soon as DD gets to bed I'll get some up! I was gonna wait to tell people when it got interesting... which could be never! :lmao:

[Cinderelly5507]

So let me introduce us a little more...

Here is a picture of my DH and I on our wedding day in March 2006
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/daysangel1027/847171907_l.jpg

Here's my baby at our happy place...
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/daysangel1027/image1335.jpg

And here we are at the Princess dinner in Norway with our friend, Belle... (She would NOT leave shoes on this trip--I never let her down though without them!)
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/daysangel1027/image1445.jpg

Here's one after getting drenched up fron on Splash (We loved rider swap too)!
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/daysangel1027/image1371.jpg

The only PP pic of the "da ball" as DD called it...
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/daysangel1027/image1380.jpg

And one from her Easter pics...
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/daysangel1027/0071.jpg

These are for her 2nd birthday. This is the Nemo she got in Epcot last year and sleeps with EVERY night!
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/daysangel1027/0114.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/daysangel1027/0133.jpg

[inkedupmomma]

So let me introduce us a little more...

Here is a picture of my DH and I on our wedding day in March 2006
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/daysangel1027/847171907_l.jpg

Here's my baby at our happy place...
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/daysangel1027/image1335.jpg

And here we are at the Princess dinner in Norway with our friend, Belle... (She would NOT leave shoes on this trip--I never let her down though without them!)
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/daysangel1027/image1445.jpg

Here's one after getting drenched up fron on Splash (We loved rider swap too)!
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/daysangel1027/image1371.jpg

The only PP pic of the "da ball" as DD called it...
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/daysangel1027/image1380.jpg

And one from her Easter pics...
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/daysangel1027/0071.jpg

These are for her 2nd birthday. This is the Nemo she got in Epcot last year and sleeps with EVERY night!
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/daysangel1027/0114.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/daysangel1027/0133.jpg

how cute are you all!! very!

[OneTreeHillAddict]

Yay! More pics. I'm interested....WTH do you mean when :rolleyes: ~ have some faith in your friends! Your DD loooks just like her dada. He can;t deny her! I love her Easter pic. It's so cute! Did you feed before bed? :lmao: Just reminding you. ;)

[Cinderelly5507]

how cute are you all!! very!

Thanks so much! :goodvibes

Yay! More pics. I'm interested....WTH do you mean when :rolleyes: ~ have some faith in your friends! Your DD loooks just like her dada. He can;t deny her! I love her Easter pic. It's so cute! Did you feed before bed? :lmao: Just reminding you. ;)

I hear it all the time how she looks like her daddy... even my family has to admit! :rotfl: Once in a while she'll make a face that "resembles" me, but for the most part, she's the spitting image of him! He loves it! Do I have to feed her every day?? :confused: I really shouldn't joke about that though! DD is tiny for her age and the drs. are having me feed her pediasure and monitoring her height and weight. She eats all the time, but is on the go constantly too. She's going to be small--I'm only 5'0", but now the drs. have me paranoid! :sad2:

[OneTreeHillAddict]

I hear it all the time how she looks like her daddy... even my family has to admit! :rotfl: Once in a while she'll make a face that "resembles" me, but for the most part, she's the spitting image of him! He loves it! Do I have to feed her every day?? :confused: I really shouldn't joke about that though! DD is tiny for her age and the drs. are having me feed her pediasure and monitoring her height and weight. She eats all the time, but is on the go constantly too. She's going to be small--I'm only 5'0", but now the drs. have me paranoid! :sad2:

Geez. Silly doctors. If you're 5' tall your baby isn't going to be 5'11 (more than likely). I hate when they say things like that and make ya worry. I love our pediatrician. He's a character himself. When I chose him the first thing I asked...Do you have kids? I wanted to make sure he was a father too because he was so young. Those who have children just seem better suited to me. I always hear how little DS is for his age. (He's really skinny and just average in height) and my other two are in the 95th percentile for height and regular weight. The baby wears a size 5! DS is in an 8! He could wear a 7 waist but he will soon need a 10 for length. I was the same way. Skinny as could be (but I was tall too). Made it even worse. I couldn't find clothes to fit. Point is kids grow at their own rate. Your DD looks perfectly healthy to me. So what if she's petite. She'll be pretty like her mommy. :goodvibes

[Cinderelly5507]

Geez. Silly doctors. If you're 5' tall your baby isn't going to be 5'11 (more than likely). I hate when they say things like that and make ya worry. I love our pediatrician. He's a character himself. When I chose him the first thing I asked...Do you have kids? I wanted to make sure he was a father too because he was so young. Those who have children just seem better suited to me. I always hear how little DS is for his age. (He's really skinny and just average in height) and my other two are in the 95th percentile for height and regular weight. The baby wears a size 5! DS is in an 8! He could wear a 7 waist but he will soon need a 10 for length. I was the same way. Skinny as could be (but I was tall too). Made it even worse. I couldn't find clothes to fit. Point is kids grow at their own rate. Your DD looks perfectly healthy to me. So what if she's petite. She'll be pretty like her mommy. :goodvibes

Awww, thank you!! :hug: If she was heavy, they'd be saying the same crap! Drs. have a way of making me paranoid though! The first thing she said after the initial "concern" was "Now, I don't want you to think that we think you're doing anything wrong..." I was pretty much instantly holding back tears cause that hadn't crossed my mind at that point. I was worried about my baby and she threw that out there! ugh! :headache:

[Cinderelly5507]

So, I've been changing my mind once again. I'm thinking of turning this 7 night trip into a 10 nigh trip. The cost isn't much difference, especially since we won't need parkhoppers if we're there for that long (any little bit helps when presenting the numbers to DH! :laughing:) Anyways, right now we're booked for 7 nights. When I try to do 10 nights for our dates, it won't let me book our hotel. However, it will let me book the remaining three nights, so I'm "assuming" if I call, that the CM will be able to add the nights for me. If not, I'm also thinking about going when I had originally planned, about a month earlier. This means no F&W, but I'll deal! ;)We probably will not upgrade to DxDp if we do go 10 nights, but then again, it's really not THAT much more. It is actually cheaper to go 10 nights and not upgrade than 7 with the upgrade. Decisions, decisions... but right now I'm looking at going for 10 nights :woohoo: and possibly changing dates if needed!

[Cinderelly5507]

I'm so excited! :cloud9:I just got off the phone booking 3 more nights, giving us 10 nights total! I've never gone on a vacation for 10 nights!! I haven't decided if we'll upgrade to DxDP for 10 nights (that's a lot of food :scared1:) but DH wants to, so we'll see! I must say that I'm actually happy that DH has given some input for this trip. I think he secretly loved Disney World more than he's letting on! :yay:

[bertegirl]

I just followed your post over. 10 days! Wow! This is our 1st trip...8 days and our longest. I am just as indecisive. By now my TA must hate me! Can't wait to keep reading.

[Cinderelly5507]

I just followed your post over. 10 days! Wow! This is our 1st trip...8 days and our longest. I am just as indecisive. By now my TA must hate me! Can't wait to keep reading.

Thanks for stopping by! :goodvibes I'm still undecided on so many things, my head is spinning! DxDP or regular? 7 nights or 10? PH or no PH? I have a planning notebook with a bunch of different scenarios! :rotfl:

[Mommy2LittleVols]

Yay for 10 nights!!! :banana: I wish my DH would be onboard for staying that long. I think I may have convinced him to stay for 7 instead of 6 though. :thumbsup2

[Cinderelly5507]

Yay for 10 nights!!! :banana: I wish my DH would be onboard for staying that long. I think I may have convinced him to stay for 7 instead of 6 though. :thumbsup2

Well, now DH "isn't so sure" about getting off work for 10 days!:confused3 So it looks like it might be only a 7 night trip by the time all is said and done. :sad2: Did you decide not to do MNSSHP? My DH doesn't want to dress up. :rotfl:

[Cinderelly5507]

My DD's 2nd birthday is next Tuesday. I don't know where the past two years have gone! :sad1: Anyways, she's probably having three parties (that's what happens when you move away from all your family.) This weekend we'll be visiting some of DH's family in the Nashville area. They own a "school" and will be having a Spring Festival of some sort with pony rides, dunk tank, etc... DD should love this! Then we're going out to eat at a restaurant that is like the Coral Reef, with the aquarium all around you! I KNOW DD will love seeing all the "Nemos" while she is eating, if she can contain herself to eat! :rolleyes1 We'll have cake this weekend, and of course her party will be Finding Nemo themed! She loves her Nemo, although has been asking to watch Cindrella, TinkerBell or Mermaid lately (she's getting girly!! :yay:) Here's her birthday supplies that I got a pretty good deal on

Invitations
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/daysangel1027/317384_lg.jpg
Dinner Plates
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/daysangel1027/317378_lg.jpg
Dessert Plates
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/daysangel1027/317379_lg.jpg
Napkins
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/daysangel1027/317380_lg.jpg and http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/daysangel1027/317381_lg.jpg
Cups
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/daysangel1027/317382_lg.jpg
Table Cover
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/daysangel1027/317383_lg.jpg
Treat Bags
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/daysangel1027/317390_lg.jpg
Thank You Cards
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/daysangel1027/317391_lg.jpg

And last night we got her, her very first "bike!" A pink and purple Radio Flyer trike. I really hope she likes it! I got her a princess basket and a pink/purple horn to go with it--which everyone within a 100 mile radius will probably be able to hear--that thing is loud! :scared1: She already has a princess helmet and pads. I can't wait to see if she can ride it!
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/daysangel1027/0004238591253_500X500.jpg

I also got her the first Toy Story movie (she has the 2nd and LOVES Wookie and Bee!) and I got her this doll because she LOVES Caillou (I personally can't stand the kid!)
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/daysangel1027/41jsG3bRwGL_SS500_.jpg

I think we'll have her a little cake on her actual birthday and probably give her the presents then. At the end of the month we'll be going home and celebrating with my family. I think we'll have a cook-out and of course, a Nemo cake! :woohoo:

[Mommy2LittleVols]

Well, now DH "isn't so sure" about getting off work for 10 days!:confused3 So it looks like it might be only a 7 night trip by the time all is said and done. :sad2: Did you decide not to do MNSSHP? My DH doesn't want to dress up. :rotfl:

My DD's 2nd birthday is next Tuesday. I don't know where the past two years have gone! :sad1: Anyways, she's probably having three parties (that's what happens when you move away from all your family.) This weekend we'll be visiting some of DH's family in the Nashville area. They own a "school" and will be having a Spring Festival of some sort with pony rides, dunk tank, etc... DD should love this! Then we're going out to eat at a restaurant that is like the Coral Reef, with the aquarium all around you! I KNOW DD will love seeing all the "Nemos" while she is eating, if she can contain herself to eat! :rolleyes1 We'll have cake this weekend, and of course her party will be Finding Nemo themed! She loves her Nemo, although has been asking to watch Cindrella, TinkerBell or Mermaid lately (she's getting girly!! :yay:) Here's her birthday supplies that I got a pretty good deal on

Invitations

Dinner Plates

Dessert Plates

Napkins
and
Cups

Table Cover

Treat Bags

Thank You Cards


And last night we got her, her very first "bike!" A pink and purple Radio Flyer trike. I really hope she likes it! I got her a princess basket and a pink/purple horn to go with it--which everyone within a 100 mile radius will probably be able to hear--that thing is loud! :scared1: She already has a princess helmet and pads. I can't wait to see if she can ride it!


I also got her the first Toy Story movie (she has the 2nd and LOVES Wookie and Bee!) and I got her this doll because she LOVES Caillou (I personally can't stand the kid!)


I think we'll have her a little cake on her actual birthday and probably give her the presents then. At the end of the month we'll be going home and celebrating with my family. I think we'll have a cook-out and of course, a Nemo cake! :woohoo:


Yeah, I decided to skip MNSSHP this year. DH wasn't crazy about the idea, and neither of my kids will really be old enough to appreciate it. I'm hoping to go to WDW next year around the same time, so we'll probably hit up the party then.

Is the Aquarium restaurant that you're eating at in Nashville at Opry Mills? I've always wanted to eat there, but just never have. I've heard the food's pretty good and the atmosphere is great!

I love the Nemo-themed party supplies! I'm about to start buying DS's MMC supplies for his party at the end of May. I can't believe he's turning 2 already! :sad1: The time sure has flown. That bike is too cute! You'll have to post a pic of your DD on it in her princess helmet and pads.

[Cinderelly5507]

Yeah, I decided to skip MNSSHP this year. DH wasn't crazy about the idea, and neither of my kids will really be old enough to appreciate it. I'm hoping to go to WDW next year around the same time, so we'll probably hit up the party then.

Is the Aquarium restaurant that you're eating at in Nashville at Opry Mills? I've always wanted to eat there, but just never have. I've heard the food's pretty good and the atmosphere is great!

I love the Nemo-themed party supplies! I'm about to start buying DS's MMC supplies for his party at the end of May. I can't believe he's turning 2 already! :sad1: The time sure has flown. That bike is too cute! You'll have to post a pic of your DD on it in her princess helmet and pads.

DH would be the reason we don't go to MNSSHP too! He's not too thrilled with the idea, and like you, I think my DD might not be old enough to appreciate it. I don't know when we'll be back to Disney after this though! :sad2:

The restaurant is in Opry Mills! I've eaten there once, with my SIL and it was good! We shared a huge appetizer and each got a salad then shared a dessert-- a reeses brownie sundae thing :cloud9:! The food was really good and they had a sting ray (I think it was sting rays :confused3) area set up across from the restaurant. I can't want to take DD! I want to get some good pics to share too, since its similar to Coral Reef and can feed my Disney obsession for the weekend!:rotfl:

I understand about the party planning! I'm a little depressed... she's growing up so fast!

[Mommy2LittleVols]

DH would be the reason we don't go to MNSSHP too! He's not too thrilled with the idea, and like you, I think my DD might not be old enough to appreciate it. I don't know when we'll be back to Disney after this though! :sad2:

The restaurant is in Opry Mills! I've eaten there once, with my SIL and it was good! We shared a huge appetizer and each got a salad then shared a dessert-- a reeses brownie sundae thing :cloud9:! The food was really good and they had a sting ray (I think it was sting rays :confused3) area set up across from the restaurant. I can't want to take DD! I want to get some good pics to share too, since its similar to Coral Reef and can feed my Disney obsession for the weekend!:rotfl:

I understand about the party planning! I'm a little depressed... she's growing up so fast!

We took DS to the Sting Ray area there last summer! He rode the carousel and was really more interested in just splashing in the water than actually "petting" the sting rays, but it was a neat experience. I think my DH actually fed a sting ray while we were there. You guys will love it!

[Mommy2LittleVols]

Sorry for the double post, but I had to let you know b/c I know you'll be just as upset as I am - they TOOK OUT the frozen Coke machine at POP!!!!!! :furious: They're replacing it with the tea machines that they have at the other Value resorts. :sad1:

[Cinderelly5507]

Sorry for the double post, but I had to let you know b/c I know you'll be just as upset as I am - they TOOK OUT the frozen Coke machine at POP!!!!!! :furious: They're replacing it with the tea machines that they have at the other Value resorts. :sad1:

NOOOOOOOOOOO! :mad: DD would have loved that! (and I would have loved saving money!!!) I'm so upset!!

[inkedupmomma]

wait.. i haven't read it all.. but if you upgrade the trip.. could you possibly come on any date that we may meet.. just sayin...:rolleyes1

[Cinderelly5507]

wait.. i haven't read it all.. but if you upgrade the trip.. could you possibly come on any date that we may meet.. just sayin...:rolleyes1

I totally would, but we added days to the end of our trip, not the beginning! We still won't get there until the 23rd... leaving the 3rd of Oct., but DH is wishy washy now. He doesn't think staying the extra 3 nights will be possible and he's not sure he wants DxDp now! No wonder I can't make a decision! He isn't even helping with the planning, just adding to my stress! What are husbands/boyfriends/SO for though? :laughing:

[inkedupmomma]

I totally would, but we added days to the end of our trip, not the beginning! We still won't get there until the 23rd... leaving the 3rd of Oct., but DH is wishy washy now. He doesn't think staying the extra 3 nights will be possible and he's not sure he wants DxDp now! No wonder I can't make a decision! He isn't even helping with the planning, just adding to my stress! What are husbands/boyfriends/SO for though? :laughing:

They are for exactly what he is doing..so technically he is doing great!

[Cinderelly5507]

They are for exactly what he is doing..so technically he is doing great!

Well, he's great at that job then! :rotfl2:

[Cinderelly5507]

DH has thrown a loop into my planning again. He doesn't want to upgrade to DxDP now. He's driving me crazy!:scared1:
I've been trying to compile some lists for each park. So far, I only have DHS (semi) finished. I have us scheduled for 2 mornings here--not sure if one will be an EMH or not. Here's my list for DHS. Any suggestions with a 2 year old?

Must Do’s/See’s/Eats
RnRC (hopefully more than once)
TOT (my first time--DH won't ride this)
TSM (will be our first time)
GMR (great way to cool off)
Pics in front of the hat (a must do!)
a PB&J shake from Tune-In Lounge/50s PTC (I HAVE to have one, even if we dont' eat at 50s)
One Man’s Dream (I have to do this!!!)

Maybe Do’s/See’s/Eats
Playhouse Disney on Stage (how long is this show?)
Star Tours (is it worth it?--I think I did it in 1998)
Backlot Tour (I did this in 1998 too, when they had the Golden Girls house-haha- is it worth it now?)

Restaurants
Mama Melrose
Sci-Fi

[Stasieki]

Noticed you will be visiting the Nashville area this weekend - I live in the area. We always go to Rainforest Cafe at Opry Mills, but want to try the other restaurant with the fish.

Our DD loved Playhouse Disney at DHS when she was 2 - she is 3 now and we will do again this Nov. Also, she liked the Little Mermaid show and the Muppets 3-D show. We missed the Beauty and the Beast show, but hope to do it this year.

[Cinderelly5507]

Noticed you will be visiting the Nashville area this weekend - I live in the area. We always go to Rainforest Cafe at Opry Mills, but want to try the other restaurant with the fish.

Our DD loved Playhouse Disney at DHS when she was 2 - she is 3 now and we will do again this Nov. Also, she liked the Little Mermaid show and the Muppets 3-D show. We missed the Beauty and the Beast show, but hope to do it this year.

Hi! :wave: Do you know if the Rainforest Cafe at Opry Mills serves breakfast? More importantly, the Tonga Toast like at the Rainforest Cafe in FL? :laughing:
Thanks for the suggestions! DD likes Mickey's Playhouse and Handy Manny, so hopefully she's be able to watch the Playhouse Disney show. She has (in the past couple of weeks) started liking Cinderella and "Mermaid" so I think we might try the Little Mermaid show too--DH may not like it! :rotfl2: I can't wait for the hours and show times! :rolleyes1 We did the Muppets show last year... If we have time we may do it again!

[Stasieki]

I don't think they serve breakfast here but could be wrong and I didn't know they serve Tonga Toast at Rainforest at Disney. That is great to know. I have been wanting to try it so am trying to fit in a Kona Cafe breakfast, too.

Oh, forgot to answer your question about how long the Playhouse Disney show is - if I remember, it is only about 20 min's long. The kids sit/dance and such, and they have bubbles.

[Cinderelly5507]

I don't think they serve breakfast here but could be wrong and I didn't know they serve Tonga Toast at Rainforest at Disney. That is great to know. I have been wanting to try it so am trying to fit in a Kona Cafe breakfast, too.

Oh, forgot to answer your question about how long the Playhouse Disney show is - if I remember, it is only about 20 min's long. The kids sit/dance and such, and they have bubbles.

I didn't think they would serve breakfast, but I was hoping! I'm trying to get Kona and/or Rainforest Cafe too! I don't think the Tonga Toasts are exactly the same though. Here's the description from allears for the Rainforest Cafe:
"Baked cinnamon French toast with warm maple syrup topped with fresh strawberries, bananas and walnuts. Also available without nuts. $8.99"
They both sound good!

My DD will love that show I think! She loves bubbles and dancing! Thanks!

[Stasieki]

Thanks for the info. I am getting so excited for our next trip:banana:


I didn't think they would serve breakfast, but I was hoping! I'm trying to get Kona and/or Rainforest Cafe too! I don't think the Tonga Toasts are exactly the same though. Here's the description from allears for the Rainforest Cafe:
"Baked cinnamon French toast with warm maple syrup topped with fresh strawberries, bananas and walnuts. Also available without nuts. $8.99"
They both sound good!

My DD will love that show I think! She loves bubbles and dancing! Thanks!

[OneTreeHillAddict]

Sci Fi rocks! Love that place. I don't care for PHD since I went in during EMH that time. That was awful. Star Tours was pretty cool. If you don't remember it, go ahead and do it. It's not bouncy at all really....a lot of simulators can make ya sick. This one is for anyone. Backlot Tour....I have to do this again this time. I will say I liked the old tour so much better when they actually filmed there! I miss then houses and all. Kona is delicious but ask for a MAN to serve you. You sure don't want that dark headed lady I always get. She sucks!

[Cinderelly5507]

Sci Fi rocks! Love that place. I don't care for PHD since I went in during EMH that time. That was awful. Star Tours was pretty cool. If you don't remember it, go ahead and do it. It's not bouncy at all really....a lot of simulators can make ya sick. This one is for anyone. Backlot Tour....I have to do this again this time. I will say I liked the old tour so much better when they actually filmed there! I miss then houses and all. Kona is delicious but ask for a MAN to serve you. You sure don't want that dark headed lady I always get. She sucks!

Thanks! I was thinking Star Tours was bouncy, and I'm not sure I'm into that! :rotfl: Same thing with Mission:Space--I'm scared to try it! If I get a woman server at Kona I'll take her pic! Just to see if its the same one! I'll be real sneaky about it too! :lmao:

[Cinderelly5507]

Well, we didn't make it to Nashville this weekend. It just wasn't a nice weekend out--today is the first clear day we've had in what seems like forever. Tomorrow is my baby's 2nd birthday! I can't believe it--she's already 2 ! Where has the past two years gone? :sad1: Anyways, her "official" first Nemo party isn't until this weekend (which I still need to order a cake for!), but for tomorrow I ordered a small Cinderella (petite cake) from Wal-Mart. It looks really cute, and for $6, that's all that matters. :cutie: I despise Wal-Mart, but I do shop there. There's not many choices here in my town. :sad2: So, tomorrow I'll let her eat her cake and open some presents, saving her bike for the party this weekend. I did get her a Cinderella Dress Up Set that is two pieces rather than the dress. It'll be easier for her to dress herself with! Comes with shoes, purse, tiara... She's going to love it! I'm going to head back to the store to get her the Disney Bathtub Cinderella and Ariel dolls-- she loves bath toys!

As far as Disney Planning goes, I think I'd like to try miniature golf the first night, rather than DTD or the pool. We will have been in the car for so long that I will be tired, but DD will be ready to use up some energy. Anyone have any pictures of the miniature golf courses? Which one do you prefer? I'd also like to schedule a TS dinner for that night, and I was thinking of Cape May Clam Bake Buffet. This is pretty close to the Fantasia Gardens golfing, right? I'd rather do Winter Summerland though, as it looks cuter! :confused3 Decisions, decisions... My mind changes daily on what I'm even planning for this trip! :laughing:

[Stasieki]

The mini golf sounds like a great idea! Yep... it rained all weekend here in Nashville. I can't wait to see sunshine:). The cinderella cake sounds cute and you can't beat that price. I hope her party goes well. Our DD just turned 3 and it all goes by sooooooo fast.

[that's nice]

DH has thrown a loop into my planning again. He doesn't want to upgrade to DxDP now. He's driving me crazy!:scared1:
Must Do’s/See’s/Eats
RnRC (hopefully more than once) My Favorite ride in Disney!
TOT (my first time--DH won't ride this) DW loves this... I don't love it :upsidedow
TSM (will be our first time) We loved it DD2(at the time sat in-between us) and she loved it too!!!!
GMR (great way to cool off) Never did it:rolleyes1 (turns my head in shame)
Pics in front of the hat (a must do!) YESYESYESYES
a PB&J shake from Tune-In Lounge/50s PTC (I HAVE to have one, even if we dont' eat at 50s)
One Man’s Dream (I have to do this!!!) Never did this either LOL

Maybe Do’s/See’s/Eats
Playhouse Disney on Stage (how long is this show?) The show isn't that long. My DD loves this show. Does your DD watch any of the playhouse disney shows???? I think that matters if they like it or not. But kids get up and dance to the music and there are bubbles in the show too.... which most kids love!!
Star Tours (is it worth it?--I think I did it in 1998) I like it DW gets sick from it. LOL I love star wars so it is a must do for me!
Backlot Tour (I did this in 1998 too, when they had the Golden Girls house-haha- is it worth it now?) Going to do this in March... It was closed the last 2 times we went

Restaurants
Mama Melrose
Sci-Fi

OK found your PTR!
It looks like you have a great vacation planned! I think if you didn't do the DDPX2 (or whatever its called LOL) and just did the regular one you would be fine. If there were any other meals you wanted, just pay OOP for them. You will probably save quite a bit of money this way!

[jenseib]

I'm joining in too!
Great report so far.


DH has thrown a loop into my planning again. He doesn't want to upgrade to DxDP now. He's driving me crazy!:scared1:
I've been trying to compile some lists for each park. So far, I only have DHS (semi) finished. I have us scheduled for 2 mornings here--not sure if one will be an EMH or not. Here's my list for DHS. Any suggestions with a 2 year old?

Must Do’s/See’s/Eats
RnRC (hopefully more than once)
TOT (my first time--DH won't ride this)
TSM (will be our first time)
GMR (great way to cool off)
Pics in front of the hat (a must do!)
a PB&J shake from Tune-In Lounge/50s PTC (I HAVE to have one, even if we dont' eat at 50s)
One Man’s Dream (I have to do this!!!)

Maybe Do’s/See’s/Eats
Playhouse Disney on Stage (how long is this show?)
Star Tours (is it worth it?--I think I did it in 1998)
Backlot Tour (I did this in 1998 too, when they had the Golden Girls house-haha- is it worth it now?)

Restaurants
Mama Melrose
Sci-Fi

I would make sure to try and Playhouse Disney for your DD. I personally didn't think it was great, But DD loved this last year, along with the little mermaid.

It seems like you have alot of adult things planned, so you gottla be sure to do some more kid things in between too.
Other than that it wil lbe a great day.

also I have heard really bad reviews of Hollywood and vine. Now I hear breakfas is good, but nothing after that. I had it booked origionally for our trip this past March and canceled it becuase I couldn't find any good comments on it.
I would love to give Sci Fi a try sometime too though. :thumbsup2

[Mommy2LittleVols]

Happy Birthday to your DD!!!! :bday:

I think your plans for DHS sound great, although I agree that you might want to throw some more kiddie stuff in. I just started reading The Unofficial Guide to WDW and it has sooo much information on stuff to do with kids at the World. It is GREAT! I highly recommend it! :thumbsup2

I think mini golf is a great idea for your first night there. I've never played at WDW, so I don't have any advice on which course to choose.

[Cinderelly5507]

The mini golf sounds like a great idea! Yep... it rained all weekend here in Nashville. I can't wait to see sunshine:). The cinderella cake sounds cute and you can't beat that price. I hope her party goes well. Our DD just turned 3 and it all goes by sooooooo fast.

Thanks! I am so mad though, the bakery waited until about 45 minutes before I was to pick up the cake to call and say that "they were out." WTH? So no Cinderella cake! :sad1:Thank goodness this wasn't for a party! I ended up taking her and letting her pick out one of the little premade cakes to eat after dinner. I'm really upset about the Cindrella cake though--she would have loved it! Is your DD into the princesses too?

OK found your PTR!
It looks like you have a great vacation planned! I think if you didn't do the DDPX2 (or whatever its called LOL) and just did the regular one you would be fine. If there were any other meals you wanted, just pay OOP for them. You will probably save quite a bit of money this way!

:wave: Thanks for coming over! I agree that I think we'll just pay OOP. If we upgraded, I'd be determined to use it to its fullest! I wouldn't be doing anything but eating. I think we'd get too tired of the apps, entree, and dessert. We usually only ever order an entree, so dessert is a little hard to get through! :laughing: I added up what OOP would cost vs. upgrading (knowing what I would order and assuming DH would order the most exensive entrees :lmao:) and we would definitely save! Not to mention on tips! :banana:

I'm joining in too!
Great report so far.

I would make sure to try and Playhouse Disney for your DD. I personally didn't think it was great, But DD loved this last year, along with the little mermaid.

It seems like you have alot of adult things planned, so you gottla be sure to do some more kid things in between too.
Other than that it wil lbe a great day.

also I have heard really bad reviews of Hollywood and vine. Now I hear breakfas is good, but nothing after that. I had it booked origionally for our trip this past March and canceled it becuase I couldn't find any good comments on it.
I would love to give Sci Fi a try sometime too though. :thumbsup2

hi!! :wave: I'm definitely thinking that Playhouse Disney on Stage is a must-do! She loves Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Handy Manny! Since we have to do the rider swap, last year I took her on rides while DH was riding (Astro Orbiter while he was on Space, Living with the Land while he was on Soari'). It really helped pass the time. We also got her lots of treats--Mickey ice cream, itzakadoodles (sp?) and frozen drinks. She was in Heaven! :rotfl: I forgot about the Honey I Shrunk the Kid playground-she'd like that! It was closed when we were there last year.

Happy Birthday to your DD!!!! :bday:

I think your plans for DHS sound great, although I agree that you might want to throw some more kiddie stuff in. I just started reading The Unofficial Guide to WDW and it has sooo much information on stuff to do with kids at the World. It is GREAT! I highly recommend it! :thumbsup2

I think mini golf is a great idea for your first night there. I've never played at WDW, so I don't have any advice on which course to choose.

Thanks for the birthday wishes!! You've convinced me to order the Unofficial Guide! It'll add to my obessiveness and indecisiveness! You've decided NOT to do MNSSHP, right? I go from "I'm not going to do it" to "What can we dress up in?" I just can't decide! DH is totally against it though. He thinks as much as regular tickets cost, the party should be free! :laughing:

[Mommy2LittleVols]

Thanks for the birthday wishes!! You've convinced me to order the Unofficial Guide! It'll add to my obessiveness and indecisiveness! You've decided NOT to do MNSSHP, right? I go from "I'm not going to do it" to "What can we dress up in?" I just can't decide! DH is totally against it though. He thinks as much as regular tickets cost, the party should be free! :laughing:

I would have been so ticked about the lack of a Cinderella cake!! :mad: I'm sure she'll have a good birthday dinner anyway. :goodvibes

We have decided to skip MNSSHP this year. I would enjoy it, but I think I'd really be the only one, KWIM? We're going to go to DTD that night instead, I think. My DH is exactly the same way. I thought he was going to fall out in the floor when I told him the party tickets were extra!

[ladybugmom]

Hi!! I found your PTR on someone else's PTR! I saw that you mentioned you lived in TN. I live in a suburb of Memphis! Where do you live? I also noticed that 2 of your other readers are from TN, too!! Hi ladies!! :wave2: We leave for WDW in 11 days!! We can't wait!!

[OneTreeHillAddict]

Happy Birthday DD!

Hey mama...don't forget to change the age of her princess.

Mini Golf. We like Winter Summerland the best. I'm pretty sure there are tons of pics in trip report #1 of mine. Oh and there are some from last Summer too. Check those out.

Now...where's those birthday pics? Do share! :cutie:

[Cinderelly5507]

Hi!! I found your PTR on someone else's PTR! I saw that you mentioned you lived in TN. I live in a suburb of Memphis! Where do you live? I also noticed that 2 of your other readers are from TN, too!! Hi ladies!! :wave2: We leave for WDW in 11 days!! We can't wait!!

:wave: neighbor! We're about 1 - 1 1/2 hrs. from Memphis in Dyer County. We come down to Germantown for DD's ENT and to Collierville (too much :laughing:) to go to Portrait Innovations. We love that place! You are so close to your trip! How exciting!!! I'm headed over to your PTR now! :goodvibes

Happy Birthday DD!

Hey mama...don't forget to change the age of her princess.

Mini Golf. We like Winter Summerland the best. I'm pretty sure there are tons of pics in trip report #1 of mine. Oh and there are some from last Summer too. Check those out.

Now...where's those birthday pics? Do share! :cutie:

Thanks!! She was so cute yesterday... every time I said or sang "Happy Birthday" she said "Happy Burday" It was precious! :cutie: Last night we had a small cake for her, just the three of us. This weekend is one of her Finding Nemo parties, and at the end of the month we'll have another when we vistit home! I'm going to have to head back to your TR and look at the pics of Winter Summerland. That's the one I really want to do. Too bad Disney doesn't give a free voucher for everyone rather than one per ressie! :rotfl: It'll never happen!

[ladybugmom]

:wave: neighbor! We're about 1 - 1 1/2 hrs. from Memphis in Dyer County. We come down to Germantown for DD's ENT and to Collierville (too much :laughing:) to go to Portrait Innovations. We love that place! You are so close to your trip! How exciting!!! I'm headed over to your PTR now! :goodvibes

No way!! You ARE super-close to us!! We live in Arlington--not too far from Collierville or G-town. We LOVE the Portrait Innovations out there--I take the girls there often!! BTW--your little girl is ADORABLE!! Yes, we are so excited--we leave in 10 days! This will be my girls first trip and I haven't been since 1994!! princess:

[Cinderelly5507]

No way!! You ARE super-close to us!! We live in Arlington--not too far from Collierville or G-town. We LOVE the Portrait Innovations out there--I take the girls there often!! BTW--your little girl is ADORABLE!! Yes, we are so excited--we leave in 10 days! This will be my girls first trip and I haven't been since 1994!! princess:

That's so cool! We just moved to TN last January, and I still don't know my way around too well! Thank goodness for the GPS! :rotfl:

[Cinderelly5507]

Well, after some recommendations from Mommy2LittleVols, I ordered the Unofficial Guide from Amazon! I can't wait until it gets here so I can sign up on the website and add to my obsession and indecision! Having all the recommendations will definitely do that to me, but it'll be so worth it! Does anyone have any other book recommendations? There was one about "Disney with preschoolers" or something to that affect. Has anyone read it? :confused3 We received our planning pack from Disney the other day... It's always so nice to see something from Disney in the mailbox! :goodvibes

[jenseib]

I read Passporters too. I only had time to read about half of the UG. It's good, but it really talks about their touring plans alot and that part I didn;t like, becuase for us, they would never work. There is no way for us to make it there at rope drop. And we like EMH's which it says to avoid. So just keep things in mind when you read it. It has alot of great info, and you can enjoy yourself, even if you dont't follow thier plans.

[princess_momma]

We received our planning pack from Disney the other day... It's always so nice to see something from Disney in the mailbox! :goodvibes

Hi!! Loving your plans so far!! And its okay to be indecisive!!! I'm sure we all get like that!!

By the way, when did you reserve your trip? I am just dying to get something in the mail and my trip is about 2 weeks before you and I haven't gotten a thing!! I made my reservations on 4/13....when did you make yours?

[OneTreeHillAddict]

I know right? They could afford to do one for each person if they wanted! :rolleyes: That's how they make the money though. They lure you in w/ one freebie then you pay for the rest.

[ladybugmom]

Well, after some recommendations from Mommy2LittleVols, I ordered the Unofficial Guide from Amazon! I can't wait until it gets here so I can sign up on the website and add to my obsession and indecision! Having all the recommendations will definitely do that to me, but it'll be so worth it! Does anyone have any other book recommendations? There was one about "Disney with preschoolers" or something to that affect. Has anyone read it? :confused3 We received our planning pack from Disney the other day... It's always so nice to see something from Disney in the mailbox! :goodvibes

I LOVE the Unofficial Guide as well!! I have several other books that I've read and I like them all. Check them out:
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c136/ladybugmom_/Disney%20Planning/017-1.jpg

[Cinderelly5507]

I read Passporters too. I only had time to read about half of the UG. It's good, but it really talks about their touring plans alot and that part I didn;t like, becuase for us, they would never work. There is no way for us to make it there at rope drop. And we like EMH's which it says to avoid. So just keep things in mind when you read it. It has alot of great info, and you can enjoy yourself, even if you dont't follow thier plans.

Thanks! I think I'd like to hit EMH's even though they say to avoid them. We were able to get a good bit done last Sept. with EMH's even if it's just walking around soaking it all in...

Hi!! Loving your plans so far!! And its okay to be indecisive!!! I'm sure we all get like that!!

By the way, when did you reserve your trip? I am just dying to get something in the mail and my trip is about 2 weeks before you and I haven't gotten a thing!! I made my reservations on 4/13....when did you make yours?

:wave: Thanks for stopping by! I think I booked my trip around April 5th... I booked online too, if that makes any difference or not! :goodvibes

I know right? They could afford to do one for each person if they wanted! :rolleyes: That's how they make the money though. They lure you in w/ one freebie then you pay for the rest.

Gee, Disney is good at marketing? who would have thunk it! :rolleyes:

I LOVE the Unofficial Guide as well!! I have several other books that I've read and I like them all. Check them out:
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c136/ladybugmom_/Disney%20Planning/017-1.jpg

You've been busy reading! :laughing: I can absolutely see buying and reading Disney World books will be a new obsession. It'll at least help pass the time until the trip! I'd like to get some books about the secret or unknown facts about the world.... I think that would be fun to bring up to my husband on vacation. Then he'd say I was addicted! :rotfl:

[that's nice]

I LOVE the Unofficial Guide as well!! I have several other books that I've read and I like them all. Check them out:
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c136/ladybugmom_/Disney%20Planning/017-1.jpg

You've been really busy huh??? LOL

We have the Unofficial Guide 2009 and the Walt Disney World with Kids 2008. Oh yea and some website called the DIS... ever hear of it?:confused3

[jenseib]

I love the books too. I got Passporters 2009 for the WDW and 2008 for the cruise line. I have old Birnbuams, but don't buy them any more becuase I find alot of info in them wrong, but my sister bought this years. I did buy Birnbaums for kids 2009 for Claire though, becuase she loves to look at the pictures. I have a couple of triva books too, but have only read part of 1. I'm on here too much to sit down and read a book half the time. LOL!

[ladybugmom]

You've been really busy huh??? LOL

We have the Unofficial Guide 2009 and the Walt Disney World with Kids 2008. Oh yea and some website called the DIS... ever hear of it?:confused3

Yeah--I love to read, though and I'm one of those that has to know as much as I possibly can about everything. Yes, I'm a big dork!! :rotfl:

[Cinderelly5507]

You've been really busy huh??? LOL

We have the Unofficial Guide 2009 and the Walt Disney World with Kids 2008. Oh yea and some website called the DIS... ever hear of it?:confused3

The DIS? Is it a new website? I've never heard of it... I'll have to check it out! I bet I'll spend way too much time on it! :rolleyes1

I love the books too. I got Passporters 2009 for the WDW and 2008 for the cruise line. I have old Birnbuams, but don't buy them any more becuase I find alot of info in them wrong, but my sister bought this years. I did buy Birnbaums for kids 2009 for Claire though, becuase she loves to look at the pictures. I have a couple of triva books too, but have only read part of 1. I'm on here too much to sit down and read a book half the time. LOL!

I agree! I'll have to cut out some DIS time to read... Not sure if I can do that! :rotfl:
Yeah--I love to read, though and I'm one of those that has to know as much as I possibly can about everything. Yes, I'm a big dork!! :rotfl:

It's cool! I love learning about Disney... the details, stories, etc... never seem to end!

[Cinderelly5507]

We had DD's birthday party today... She loved her Nemo "cakey" and eating ice cream. I was able to get a few shots in the Cindrella dress, but then it was off to the Tricycle! She loved it, and I was suprised how well she did riding it--I thought she'd be too weak to pedal it! :lmao: I'll get pics up sometime soon! Tomorrow DH and I are going to go to Six Flags. We decided to buy season passes and make some day or overnight trips once in a while. It's no Disney World, but it'll help pass the time until Sept! I hope everyone has a
Happy Mother's Day!!!

[jenseib]

Glad the trike was a success!

[Mommy2LittleVols]

Glad the party went well and she loved her tricycle! I'm so jealous of your Six Flags APs! We live 45 mins from Dollywood and I can't even convince DH to go there once. :rolleyes: He's not a big theme park person, unfortunately.

[inkedupmomma]

Looking forward to pics of your little ones bday party! Are you guys from NJ? Whenever I hear six-flags GA I think NJ.. lol!

[Stasieki]

Thanks! I am so mad though, the bakery waited until about 45 minutes before I was to pick up the cake to call and say that "they were out." WTH? So no Cinderella cake! :sad1:Thank goodness this wasn't for a party! I ended up taking her and letting her pick out one of the little premade cakes to eat after dinner. I'm really upset about the Cindrella cake though--she would have loved it! Is your DD into the princesses too?



:wave: Thanks for coming over! I agree that I think we'll just pay OOP. If we upgraded, I'd be determined to use it to its fullest! I wouldn't be doing anything but eating. I think we'd get too tired of the apps, entree, and dessert. We usually only ever order an entree, so dessert is a little hard to get through! :laughing: I added up what OOP would cost vs. upgrading (knowing what I would order and assuming DH would order the most exensive entrees :lmao:) and we would definitely save! Not to mention on tips! :banana:



hi!! :wave: I'm definitely thinking that Playhouse Disney on Stage is a must-do! She loves Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Handy Manny! Since we have to do the rider swap, last year I took her on rides while DH was riding (Astro Orbiter while he was on Space, Living with the Land while he was on Soari'). It really helped pass the time. We also got her lots of treats--Mickey ice cream, itzakadoodles (sp?) and frozen drinks. She was in Heaven! :rotfl: I forgot about the Honey I Shrunk the Kid playground-she'd like that! It was closed when we were there last year.



Thanks for the birthday wishes!! You've convinced me to order the Unofficial Guide! It'll add to my obessiveness and indecisiveness! You've decided NOT to do MNSSHP, right? I go from "I'm not going to do it" to "What can we dress up in?" I just can't decide! DH is totally against it though. He thinks as much as regular tickets cost, the party should be free! :laughing:

Sorry I'm so late in my reply. Yes - my DD is very into the princesses. She loves to dress up so. She is finally old enough for BBB so that is what I am most excited about for our upcoming trip. I can't believe they didn't have the cinderella cake. I would have been mad, too.

[Cinderelly5507]

Glad the trike was a success!
Thanks! Unfortunately, she hasn't been back to ride it, as she's teething-- I think all the 2 year old molars are coming in at once!:eek:

Glad the party went well and she loved her tricycle! I'm so jealous of your Six Flags APs! We live 45 mins from Dollywood and I can't even convince DH to go there once. :rolleyes: He's not a big theme park person, unfortunately.
Thanks!! We had a lot of fun at Six Flags. It was the first time DH and I had a day to ourselves in a looooooong time! We'll be our family back in WV later this month and plan on going to the Six Flags Baltimore/Washington DC area. That's the good thing--the season pass is good at like all parks around the country! :woohoo:

Looking forward to pics of your little ones bday party! Are you guys from NJ? Whenever I hear six-flags GA I think NJ.. lol!
Hey! I hope to get the pics up soon! DD is getting her 2 year old molars and I barely have time to wash dishes--she's so clingy. :sad1: We live in TN and went to the Six Flags in St. Louis. I think I was at the one in NJ like in 1998! :rotfl:

Sorry I'm so late in my reply. Yes - my DD is very into the princesses. She loves to dress up so. She is finally old enough for BBB so that is what I am most excited about for our upcoming trip. I can't believe they didn't have the cinderella cake. I would have been mad, too.
Hey! I would love to take DD to BBB, but she won't be old enough yet. Besides, she doesn't have much hair to work with either! :lmao: I was so upset about the cake--she would have loved it. The Nemo cake was enough for her though! She loves her Nemo!

[OneTreeHillAddict]

Dropping in to say H E L L O ! ! !

[Mommy2LittleVols]

Dropping by to see if you'd posted your ADR's yet!!

[jenseib]

Dropping by to see if you'd posted your ADR's yet!!


I could be wrong, but I think she canceled her trip.