This time our son is coming too! Day 5 parts 1 and 2, links in first post

[declansdad]

Hey all!

We just hit the 100 day mark :banana::banana::banana::banana: so time to start a pre-trip report.

The crew:
Me (college instructor/volleyball coach) http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202007/Travel%20and%20Day%201%20at%20MK/38.jpg

dw - pooksma (sorry I'm not allowed to post pictures, it's like a hidden MeMom thing)

ds - Declan (8)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/Halifax/Bubble1.jpg
and a family of newbies - MomNewbie, DadNewbie, and two little Princesses.

It seems we are one person short of a Grand Gathering.

For those of you who don't know us, I should explain the title. This will be our 5th trip to WDW for pooksma and me but only the fourth ds (Declan). You see last year we were bad parents and went without him :). We hadn't really been away without him so we thought it was time for a mom and dad trip only. To this day, he doesn't know we went. We told him we were going to New England while he was at camp. It wasn't a total lie; we did drive to Bangor and fly from there. :rotfl2:

This year's edition will take place between August 9th to 18th and we will be staying at POFQ. We have never stayed there before and are looking forward to a new resort. Pop is still my favourite but you need to try as many resorts as possible. We were suppose to stay there last summer but switched to CBR when a new deal was released.

We will also be traveling with another family for the first time. They are newbies and have left many of the decisions to us. No pressure! They have two young daughters who are huge fans of the Princesses. They are going to have a blast!

It is going to be a busy summer. Pooksma and the mother of our newbie family are attending a conference in Memphis in mid July (some kind of teacher thing). Declan will be attending a couple of camps, and I have coaching duties all summer with our Canada Games team. Our WDW trip comes right in the middle for me but it will be a nice break.

We are just waiting for the August hours to be released to set our ADRs; hopefully, that will be done later today.

Stay tuned for more.

Trip Report Links

Day 1 - Arrival Day (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33418871&postcount=366)
Day 2 Part 1 - Ohanas and MK (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33457870&postcount=379)
Day 2 - more pictures (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33505827&postcount=398)
Day 2 - the final chapter (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33537315&postcount=408)
Day 3 part 1 - The morning at DHS (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33600059&postcount=415)
Day 3 - more DHS (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33674592&postcount=428)
Day 3 - WCC and MK (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33722531&postcount=437)
Day 4 - AK (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33811648&postcount=448)
Day 4 - AK Part 2 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33954676&postcount=453)
Day 4 - Illuminations (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33991856&postcount=460)
Day 5 Part 1- Fishing and EPCOT (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34209434&postcount=468)
Day 5 part 2- Fantasmic (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34220389&postcount=472)

[pooh'smate]

Looking forward to this report. I followed along on your other reports, though I did not post much.:blush:

[BrooklynnsMommy]

I'm here and excited Declan gets to go this time. We aren't going to miss each other by much this year. We only have 85 days until we leave.

[micandminforever]

Sign me up to read about all the fun. You will love POFQ, it is my favorite moderate. Don't forget to try the Beignets.

[MeMom]

I know I got beat by a few others, my own daughter included, but at least I think I made page one! :cool1:

I'm so glad we can talk about this trip out loud, since there's not a secret involved!

Ma's too cute to hide, so she has to come on out and be seen.

Can't wait to hear all about your plans, follow along on the wait, and then enjoy it all with you when the new school year starts!

[TCKK]

I'm here to follow along. We won't be going this year, so we'll live vicariously through yours and memom's trips! We'll be back next year, Lord willing!!! :thumbsup2

[declansdad]

Looking forward to this report. I followed along on your other reports, though I did not post much.:blush:

I'm here and excited Declan gets to go this time. We aren't going to miss each other by much this year. We only have 85 days until we leave.

Sign me up to read about all the fun. You will love POFQ, it is my favorite moderate. Don't forget to try the Beignets.

I know I got beat by a few others, my own daughter included, but at least I think I made page one! :cool1:

I'm so glad we can talk about this trip out loud, since there's not a secret involved!

Ma's too cute to hide, so she has to come on out and be seen.

Can't wait to hear all about your plans, follow along on the wait, and then enjoy it all with you when the new school year starts!


Welcome one and all! For being the first to post, you all win the grand prize... a NEW CAR!!!!. (Contest not valid in continental North America or on May 1, 2009)


I agree with the too cute comment but I know what I can and can't do. ;)

[declansdad]

I'm here to follow along. We won't be going this year, so we'll live vicariously through yours and memom's trips! We'll be back next year, Lord willing!!! :thumbsup2


We'll try to keep you entertained and up-to-date. Maybe even a ride on POTC in your honour.

[TCKK]

We'll try to keep you entertained and up-to-date. Maybe even a ride on POTC in your honour.

That would totally be awesome!

[brookelizabeth]

Subscribing and looking forward to your adventures! :goodvibes

[kschafer]

Hoory for the 100 day mark! :cool1:

I'm on board and can't wait to read all about your plans.

[declansdad]

Subscribing and looking forward to your adventures! :goodvibes

Hoory for the 100 day mark! :cool1:

I'm on board and can't wait to read all about your plans.


Glad to have you along. I hope we can keep you entertained.

Right now I'm waiting for August hours to be posted so we can set our ADRs.

[declansdad]

Morning all.

I hope everyone is getting ready for a great weekend. It is kind of damp here but the sun dos peek out every now and again.

We're still waiting for Disney to post their August hours. :mad: What is wrong with them? Don't they know we have some serious decisions to make. Our ADR restaurants look like this:

Ohanas - breakfast the first morning

Whispering Canyon - dinner, the kids will have a blast and I can see another one of those skillets in my future.

Coral Reef - supper, it is always fun to watch all those fish swim by. No mahi mahi this time tough.

Le Cellier - lunch, we always have to go home for an hour or two.

Crystal Palace - breakfast, hopefully before the park opens. You can get some great pictures without all "those" people getting in the way. ;)

Chef Mickey's - Dinner, a fun character dinner and a prety good buffet to boot.

Rose and Crown - a Declan pick, the boy loves his fish and chips.

Hollywood & Vine - Fantasmic Package we hope.

For our last two, we are trying to decide between Beaches and Cream, Tusker House, or 1900 Park Fair.

Our newbie friends will most likely be doing the Princess Breakfast at Askerhus.

Now we just need those hours!!!!

Later all.

[declansdad]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202009/Pre%20Trip/Movieposter1.jpg

[pooksma]

Thanks to all of you who have joined us for another adventure.
As you may or may not know, declansdad :lovestruc:lovestructo take pictures. While I prefer not to be a part of the visual, I do like seeing our memories preserved. Looking forward to sharing this experience with a great friend and her family.

[Happy Elf]

I'm here! Glad Declan gets to go on this trip! Looking forward to hearing about your plans!

[CanadianWDWfan]

Awww, I could have won the car because I live in Canada...but I guess I am too late and missed out....page 2...:sad1:

Just my luck for joining in late.:lmao:

I didn't know you were going to WDW so close to us.
My original plans would have put me there the same time as you.
We could have had a DIS meet at "our home" LeCellier.

I can sympathize with you, I am also waiting for the August hours.
I got up this morning and thought for sure they would be there, no such luck.
I need to make my ADR plans too and they are not helping.
Come on Disney....:wizard:

Your ADR's look great! I hope you get them. :goodvibes

It should be fun going with newbie's, you will be a great help to them I'm sure.

I look forward to some fantastic pics!

I can't wait for Pooksma's pre-trip shopping and packing pics.

I had a lot of fun on the last TR, this one should be fun too! :thumbsup2

[TCKK]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202009/Pre%20Trip/Movieposter1.jpg

This is just too cute!!!

[declansdad]

I'm here! Glad Declan gets to go on this trip! Looking forward to hearing about your plans!


Glad to have you back. Declan is pretty happy to be going but he still doesn't know about last summer.


Awww, I could have won the car because I live in Canada...but I guess I am too late and missed out....page 2...:sad1:

Just my luck for joining in late.:lmao:

I didn't know you were going to WDW so close to us.
My original plans would have put me there the same time as you.
We could have had a DIS meet at "our home" LeCellier.

I can sympathize with you, I am also waiting for the August hours.
I got up this morning and thought for sure they would be there, no such luck.
I need to make my ADR plans too and they are not helping.
Come on Disney....:wizard:

Your ADR's look great! I hope you get them. :goodvibes

It should be fun going with newbie's, you will be a great help to them I'm sure.

I look forward to some fantastic pics!

I can't wait for Pooksma's pre-trip shopping and packing pics.

I had a lot of fun on the last TR, this one should be fun too! :thumbsup2


The shopping has already started. Too bad we'll miss each other. We never miss a trip to le Cellier.


This is just too cute!!!

Declan liked it. I also have an Andy Wharhol like picture that he thought was quite funny.

[MeMom]

Thanks to all of you who have joined us for another adventure.
As you may or may not know, declansdad :lovestruc:lovestructo take pictures. While I prefer not to be a part of the visual, I do like seeing our memories preserved. Looking forward to sharing this experience with a great friend and her family.

I can share some good Disney World hiding places with you. ;)

[CanadianWDWfan]

Okay, so where's the shopping pics? ;)

Still waiting for thoses August park hours......:(

[brookelizabeth]

Your ADRs look really good. The Ohana breakfast has me dreaming...I love me some breakfast, and I love me some Ohana (despite my Great Ohana Debacle back in November 2008, but we just won't talk about that!).

I've heard excellent reviews of it's breakfast...:cloud9:

Have you ever been to Beaches & Cream? As you might recall from my TR-we give it two thumbs up!

I love the movie poster of your DS, it's adorable!

[pooksma]

Okay, so where's the shopping pics? ;)

Still waiting for thoses August park hours......:(

Have only picked up a couple of tees but I'll try to post pics in the next day or so. DS hasn't even seen them yet:rotfl:

Your ADRs look really good. The Ohana breakfast has me dreaming...I love me some breakfast, and I love me some Ohana (despite my Great Ohana Debacle back in November 2008, but we just won't talk about that!).

I've heard excellent reviews of it's breakfast...:cloud9:

Have you ever been to Beaches & Cream? As you might recall from my TR-we give it two thumbs up!

I love the movie poster of your DS, it's adorable!

We love the Ohana breakfast-the pineapple bread and "Stitch Juice" are big favs with DS.

We are actually considering B&C for a meal. Is it better to go for early supper (5ish) or late lunch (1:30) do you think?

[declansdad]

I can share some good Disney World hiding places with you. ;)


No one can hide from my camera; but do I have the courage to post them. :rotfl2:

[declansdad]

Now that the hours have been posted, we have a tentative ADR schedule. What do you think?

Aug 10th - O'Hana for breakfast with Lilo and the Gang

Aug 10th - Rose & Crown for a nice English dinner and an ale or two

Aug 11th - A trip to the Whispering Canyon for a cowboy dinner

Aug 12th - a lunch at Tusker House, a first for all of us

Aug 13th - the Fantasmic Package at Hollywood and Vine

Aug 14th - For us breakfast with Mary Poppins at 1900 Park Fare and for the newbies, breakfast with the Princesses at Akershus

Aug 15th - Crystal Palace breakfast before the official park opening

Aug 15th - Under the sea at the Coral Reef for dinner

Aug 16th - Dinner with Mickey and the Gang at Chef Mickey's

Aug 17th - Our visit home, Le Cellier for lunch


Now we just need to send them off to Liz and see if she can work her usual magic.

[micandminforever]

Your ADR schedule looks great. Just thinking about the places you listed made me hungry. It was a good mix of good food and characters.

[MeMom]

Now that the hours have been posted, we have a tentative ADR schedule. What do you think?

Aug 10th - O'Hana for breakfast with Lilo and the Gang

Aug 10th - Rose & Crown for a nice English dinner and an ale or two

Aug 11th - A trip to the Whispering Canyon for a cowboy dinner

Aug 12th - a lunch at Tusker House, a first for all of us

Aug 13th - the Fantasmic Package at Hollywood and Vine

Aug 14th - For us breakfast with Mary Poppins at 1900 Park Fare and for the newbies, breakfast with the Princesses at Akershus

Aug 15th - Crystal Palace breakfast before the official park opening

Aug 15th - Under the sea at the Coral Reef for dinner

Aug 16th - Dinner with Mickey and the Gang at Chef Mickey's

Aug 17th - Our visit home, Le Cellier for lunch


Now we just need to send them off to Liz and see if she can work her usual magic.

We have a few of the same places, but maybe not for the same meals. We're doing Crystal Palace and Whispering Canyon for dinner and lunch, and we're doing the H&V package, too.

Looks good to me. I'm sure it helps the excitement to build a little for all of you.

I really hate that we are missing you guys by only a week. I'll be back in school, but just knowing my friends are hanging out down there having fun will help make my days happier!

[CanadianWDWfan]

Help! How do you know which nights have Fantasmic? I can't see where it's listed.

Your ADR's do look Yummy! Hope she can work her magic and you get every one. :thumbsup2

[declansdad]

Help! How do you know which nights have Fantasmic? I can't see where it's listed.

Your ADR's do look Yummy! Hope she can work her magic and you get every one. :thumbsup2


Use this link (http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/hollywood-studios/calendar/?showMonth=august2009) to go to the calendar and click on a day. The daily view shows you what is scheduled for that day. I beleive it is scheduled for Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Any day the park is open until 9.

[CanadianWDWfan]

Thanks so much! You are the best! :worship:

(I feel like a real dummy for not figuring that out for myself) As my brother would say " a dumb blonde moment" :rotfl:

Thanks for the link, it made it so much faster to get there this morning. :thumbsup2

Have a great day!

[declansdad]

Thanks so much! You are the best! :worship:

(I feel like a real dummy for not figuring that out for myself) As my brother would say " a dumb blonde moment" :rotfl:

Thanks for the link, it made it so much faster to get there this morning. :thumbsup2

Have a great day!


No problem, happy to help.

[declansdad]

We have a few of the same places, but maybe not for the same meals. We're doing Crystal Palace and Whispering Canyon for dinner and lunch, and we're doing the H&V package, too.

Looks good to me. I'm sure it helps the excitement to build a little for all of you.

I really hate that we are missing you guys by only a week. I'll be back in school, but just knowing my friends are hanging out down there having fun will help make my days happier!


We have been to Crystal Palace for breakfast, lunch, and supper. It is one of our favourites. Here are two of the best moments that I can remember from all of our trips.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202004/day%207%20-%20MK%20againnnnn/disneyday745.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202004/day%207%20-%20MK%20againnnnn/disneyday749.jpg

It is too bad that we will miss each other again. I figure by the next trip we will have a dis meet at the airport and the following trip, we will be there at the same time. :rotfl:

[Queenofallthings]

I am hopping on board!!! We arrive the day after you, we leave Winnipeg on Aug 10, and can't wait....maybe we'll run into you guys!!!!

Your ADR's look great!! :thumbsup2

[declansdad]

I am hopping on board!!! We arrive the day after you, we leave Winnipeg on Aug 10, and can't wait....maybe we'll run into you guys!!!!

Your ADR's look great!! :thumbsup2

Great to have you along. Surely in 10 days we will run into each other.

[CanadianWDWfan]

Declan is too cute in the pics with Tigger & Pooh.

Crystal Palace will be on my list too! Can't wait!

[declansdad]

Declan is too cute in the pics with Tigger & Pooh.

Crystal Palace will be on my list too! Can't wait!

Those were taken just before his third birthday. The funny things was that he had just had a major melt down before we went into the restaurant. As soon as he saw the characters, the tears went away and an amazing smile came over his face.

[BrooklynnsMommy]

Those were taken just before his third birthday. The funny things was that he had just had a major melt down before we went into the restaurant. As soon as he saw the characters, the tears went away and an amazing smile came over his face.

It's the magic of Disney!!!!

[TCKK]

Declan liked it. I also have an Andy Wharhol like picture that he thought was quite funny.

Well please show us!!!

[declansdad]

It's the magic of Disney!!!!

So true. It has given us many great memories that we will never forget. As I'm sure you have from your many trips.

[declansdad]

Well please show us!!!


Here you go. I think he just tasted something he didn't like at Le Cellier.


http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/Misc/warholizer5795274.jpg

[MeMom]

The Crystal Palace pictures are precious!
We had great character interaction there last year, and it's our first meal for the summer trip, too.

It has been fun to watch Declan grow through your pictures.
I wonder how it will be on the next trip - what things he'll now deem too babyish or what exciting things he'll get hooked on and want to repeat over and over.

We'll see if he can beat each of you once at Toy Story!
I bet he'll like that ride a lot.

[CanadianWDWfan]

Cool effect with the pics! His face is too funny! :laughing:

[declansdad]

The Crystal Palace pictures are precious!
We had great character interaction there last year, and it's our first meal for the summer trip, too.

It has been fun to watch Declan grow through your pictures.
I wonder how it will be on the next trip - what things he'll now deem too babyish or what exciting things he'll get hooked on and want to repeat over and over.

We'll see if he can beat each of you once at Toy Story!
I bet he'll like that ride a lot.

Beat me at Toy Story.... :rotfl2:

It is cool to look back at old pictures to see how muchhe has grown. We always say the same thing when looking at you pictures of Brooklynn



Cool effect with the pics! His face is too funny! :laughing:

I don't remember what he tasted but he didn't like it.

[pooksma]

A few weeks ago the newbie mom and I did a little shopping at disneyshopping.com. Since they have cut the shipping to Canada price, it was pretty reasonable. (She bought WAY more than me~newbie :lmao:)

We decided to share our new tees with all of you:

For Declan who has recently become enviro conscious...the Disney Earth Day shirt:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202009/Pre%20Trip/P5090533.jpg



For Mom, a splashy new orange...


http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202009/Pre%20Trip/P5090532.jpg



And for Dad (in case he gets lost so I can describe what he is wearing)...


http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202009/Pre%20Trip/P5090531.jpg


Thats all for now. What was originally brunch for my mom has now become eleven people for brunch tomorrow (it's like a MeMom party!) and I'm going to need some rest before making quiche, bacon, ham, french toast, etc. (I'm sure DH will be helping of course)


Happy Mother's Day!

[micandminforever]

I love the new shirts. I need to do a little Disney shopping myself.

[declansdad]

Happy Mother's Day!!

[CanadianWDWfan]

:daisy::daisy::daisy: HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY POOKSMA!!! :daisy::daisy::daisy:

[BrooklynnsMommy]

happy mother's day pooksma!!!!!

[CanadianWDWfan]

I love the tees! They are great!

Please don't loose Declansdad, I would miss.... his pics...:rotfl2:

I had no idea they changed the shipping to Canada at disneyshopping.com, thanks for the heads up! ;)

Enjoy the huge brunch today, 'Dad' better help or I'll tell MeMom go to get him. :rotfl:

[declansdad]

I love the tees! They are great!

Please don't loose Declansdad, I would miss.... his pics...:rotfl2:

I had no idea they changed the shipping to Canada at disneyshopping.com, thanks for the heads up! ;)

Enjoy the huge brunch today, 'Dad' better help or I'll tell MeMom go to get him. :rotfl:


Don't you worry, Dad did help out.

[MeMom]

Don't you worry, Dad did help out.

What were your contributions to this nice meal? I may have to get some recipes from you!

What movie did you guys go see afterward? Have you see Earth? Has UP! started yet? I didn't pay much attention to the preview, since I know I wouldn't be going to see it.

Ma, I hope you enjoyed a nice day with extended family and your two favorite guys. You are lucky to have a handsome, healthy son and a husband who is crazy about you. And you are even luckier that they both are so smart to love Disney World! Not that they wouldn't be great without that trait, because I know they would, but it does up their value a bit since they do! :laughing:

The shirts are great. Jill and I have the green bags with the Mickey and Earth picture.

[declansdad]

What were your contributions to this nice meal? I may have to get some recipes from you!

What movie did you guys go see afterward? Have you see Earth? Has UP! started yet? I didn't pay much attention to the preview, since I know I wouldn't be going to see it.

Ma, I hope you enjoyed a nice day with extended family and your two favorite guys. You are lucky to have a handsome, healthy son and a husband who is crazy about you. And you are even luckier that they both are so smart to love Disney World! Not that they wouldn't be great without that trait, because I know they would, but it does up their value a bit since they do! :laughing:

The shirts are great. Jill and I have the green bags with the Mickey and Earth picture.

I looked after the bacon, ham, eggs, cut up some peppers for the quiche, made some coffee, opened the champagne for the memosas, and helped with the cleanup.

This afternoon, we took in the new X-men movie. Declan wanted to see it as he has watched the first two, and pooksma wanted to see Hugh Jackman. We haven't been to Earth yet and UP hasn't started yet.

[declansdad]

Hooray for Liz!! :cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:


Once again she came through for us. We managed to get all the restaurants we wanted, at or near the times requested.

The only request that we didn't get was the Fantasmic package. We are still at Hollywood & Vine but the package was sold out. They do go fast, yesterday was our 90 day mark.

We also dropped Tusker House and moved the Rose and Crown to evening of the 12th. Maybe we will get a patio table and be able to watch Illuminations from there. it should be noted that Liz was able to make this change within 1 hour or our request last night (around 10 pm). I don't think she ever sleeps.

[Queenofallthings]

Hooray for Liz!! :cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:


Once again she came through for us. We managed to get all the restaurants we wanted, at or near the times requested.

The only request that we didn't get was the Fantasmic package. We are still at Hollywood & Vine but the package was sold out. They do go fast, yesterday was our 90 day mark.

We also dropped Tusker House and moved the Rose and Crown to evening of the 12th. Maybe we will get a patio table and be able to watch Illuminations from there. it should be noted that Liz was able to make this change within 1 hour or our request last night (around 10 pm). I don't think she ever sleeps.

Yeah for Liz:banana::banana::banana:

Sounds great.....it all seems so real when you actually get your ADR's done!!!

[MeMom]

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The only request that we didn't get was the Fantasmic package. We are still at Hollywood & Vine but the package was sold out. They do go fast, yesterday was our 90 day mark.

We also dropped Tusker House and moved the Rose and Crown to evening of the 12th. Maybe we will get a patio table and be able to watch Illuminations from there. it should be noted that Liz was able to make this change within 1 hour or our request last night (around 10 pm). I don't think she ever sleeps.


I've been checking on a thread over on the Theme Parks board about what a mess Fantasmic is. We got the H&V dinner package, but I hope it works out. They're saying the wait is still pretty long and you now go in the normal entrance, so I'm not sure there is going to be a big advantage. We'll want to see it once, if possible, so I hope it works out okay. If we see that it's going to be too crazy, we'll just change our Four Parks plan and do something less exciting and crowded for the Hollywood Studios part.

Hey, I never sleep either! Maybe I can become a travel agent! :)

[pooksma]

I've been checking on a thread over on the Theme Parks board about what a mess Fantasmic is. We got the H&V dinner package, but I hope it works out. They're saying the wait is still pretty long and you now go in the normal entrance, so I'm not sure there is going to be a big advantage. We'll want to see it once, if possible, so I hope it works out okay. If we see that it's going to be too crazy, we'll just change our Four Parks plan and do something less exciting and crowded for the Hollywood Studios part.

Hey, I never sleep either! Maybe I can become a travel agent! :)

You'd be an awesome DISNEY agent MeMom. (course you might try to book everyone into POP...)

My Brunch was great. A wonderful time with family and friends. The next two days I have my Drama group at the provincial (state for my AMerican friends) festival. We are competing against 22 other plays. Keep your fingers crossed. We performed this morning (the kids did an awesome job) and awards are tomorrow afternoon.

[CanadianWDWfan]

I wish you the best of luck with the play. :wizard:

Yippee! You got all of your ADR's! Your trip will be full of great meals! :thumbsup2

I miss the days when Fantsmic was on every night and we didn't have to worry about catching it. :upsidedow

[pooksma]

My Drama group won 9 awards, including Outstanding Production! The three of us who directed also won Outsanding Teacher Directors. Many students were recognized and we are very proud of them all for a great team effort.

(Sorry-had to brag on that one!)

[CanadianWDWfan]

Excellent!! Job well done!! You should all be very proud of getting all those awards.

It must feel so good to get recognized for doing something you love. :thumbsup2

Bragging is totally acepted here on the DIS!! :laughing:

[declansdad]

Yeah for Liz:banana::banana::banana:

Sounds great.....it all seems so real when you actually get your ADR's done!!!

It does, it's almost like the final piece of the puzzle. Hope you got all of yours.

[kschafer]

congrats Pooksma on your groups achievements (and yours too)

Yes, bragging is completly allowed on the Dis! Way to go :thumbsup2

[brookelizabeth]

Congratulations pooksma!!! :thumbsup2

Love the shirts too. I've been avoiding disneyshopping.com. I know it will suck me in and now that I've entered planning mode for December I just have an excuse!

The pics of your DS with Tigger & Pooh are ADORABLE. I am very tempted to book this just for similar pics...


We love the Ohana breakfast-the pineapple bread and "Stitch Juice" are big favs with DS.

We are actually considering B&C for a meal. Is it better to go for early supper (5ish) or late lunch (1:30) do you think?

I have no idea what time is better...! Sorry! We did a late dinner and had to wait for about 45 minutes. It's right next to the arcade, so lots of blinkly lights to entertain a 1 year old. ;)

I've heard if you go right when it opens it is generally the best time...but I would also think a late lunch would work well since many people are back in their rooms napping.

[MeMom]

My Drama group won 9 awards, including Outstanding Production! The three of us who directed also won Outsanding Teacher Directors. Many students were recognized and we are very proud of them all for a great team effort.

(Sorry-had to brag on that one!)

Brag on! Congratulations to you and all of your co-workers and students!
A lot of hard work goes on behind the scenes before you bring home any kind of award.



Congratulations pooksma!!! :thumbsup2

Love the shirts too. I've been avoiding disneyshopping.com. I know it will suck me in and now that I've entered planning mode for December I just have an excuse!

The pics of your DS with Tigger & Pooh are ADORABLE. I am very tempted to book this just for similar pics...


I have no idea what time is better...! Sorry! We did a late dinner and had to wait for about 45 minutes. It's right next to the arcade, so lots of blinkly lights to entertain a 1 year old. ;)

I've heard if you go right when it opens it is generally the best time...but I would also think a late lunch would work well since many people are back in their rooms napping.

Crystal Palace is a good one. We had good food and good character interaction, and we're starting our July trip with a repeat!

[declansdad]

I keep telling her it is time to start her own theatre company. This isn't the first time they have cleaned up at this festival.

She is my favourite director.

[Mocharilla]

So, we're leaving the 10th, but early. When on the 9th are you getting in and what's your plan? :goodvibes We should meet up if we can. :thumbsup2

We're possibly meeting with MeMom and co at the beginning of the trip. :woohoo:

[amandaluvsgoofy]

I just read through you report and everything sounds great! I was excited to see others will be there the same time we will! :banana: It's my hubby's first time so I'm hoping to get him hooked! :laughing: Maybe we'll run into you all!!

[declansdad]

So, we're leaving the 10th, but early. When on the 9th are you getting in and what's your plan? :goodvibes We should meet up if we can. :thumbsup2

We're possibly meeting with MeMom and co at the beginning of the trip. :woohoo:


We don't get to the resort until about 7 or 8 pm.

[declansdad]

I just read through you report and everything sounds great! I was excited to see others will be there the same time we will! :banana: It's my hubby's first time so I'm hoping to get him hooked! :laughing: Maybe we'll run into you all!!


Welcome to our pre-trip report. I just started reading yours and you can tell your dh that he will have a great time on your adults only trip. We did one last year and had a ball. (You have to be quiet about it though, Declan still doesn't know. :laughing:)

LAst year we had a mini dis-meat at on POTC. It was a fun time.

[amandaluvsgoofy]

Welcome to our pre-trip report. I just started reading yours and you can tell your dh that he will have a great time on your adults only trip. We did one last year and had a ball. (You have to be quiet about it though, Declan still doesn't know. :laughing:)

LAst year we had a mini dis-meat at on POTC. It was a fun time.

I sure hope he likes it! I'd like to start planning our next trip! :lmao:
I've heard a few people mention a possible meet at Epcot on Aug 13th, early afternoon. Let me know if you guys are game! :thumbsup2

[declansdad]

I sure hope he likes it! I'd like to start planning our next trip! :lmao:
I've heard a few people mention a possible meet at Epcot on Aug 13th, early afternoon. Let me know if you guys are game! :thumbsup2


THat is a possibility. We are at DHS for Fantasmic that evening and supper at Hollywood and Vine at 5:30

[MeMom]

THat is a possibility. We are at DHS for Fantasmic that evening and supper at Hollywood and Vine at 5:30

We're doing Hollywood and Vine Fantasmic package, too. We figured that might be the only way to get in the way that thing is working these days. I'll fill you in on how it goes.

If we could have booked a little later and you guys a little sooner, we could have done this together...finally.

Do you think you'll ever do a holiday trip, like Christmas or Thanksgiving?

You could always book a NYE trip and come to the meet-up at the Poly to watch fireworks rock 2010 in. :idea:

[declansdad]

We're doing Hollywood and Vine Fantasmic package, too. We figured that might be the only way to get in the way that thing is working these days. I'll fill you in on how it goes.

If we could have booked a little later and you guys a little sooner, we could have done this together...finally.

Do you think you'll ever do a holiday trip, like Christmas or Thanksgiving?

You could always book a NYE trip and come to the meet-up at the Poly to watch fireworks rock 2010 in. :idea:
We didn't get the package, they were sold out. We did get a time of 5:20 though.

We have talked about a Christmas trip sometime in the next two years; before Declan hits the adult ticket price age.

[brookelizabeth]

Crystal Palace is a good one. We had good food and good character interaction, and we're starting our July trip with a repeat!

Good to hear it-I look forward to your review from your July trip too. I've heard near all positive reviews of it...and Henry would love to meet Tigger!!


Do you think you'll ever do a holiday trip, like Christmas or Thanksgiving?

You could always book a NYE trip and come to the meet-up at the Poly to watch fireworks rock 2010 in. :idea:

I LIKE the way this lady thinks! :goodvibes

[MeMom]

Good to hear it-I look forward to your review from your July trip too. I've heard near all positive reviews of it...and Henry would love to meet Tigger!!



I LIKE the way this lady thinks! :goodvibes

Brook - were you reading along when we did the summer report? We started off at Crystal Palace, so there are pictures of characters and food there, if you care to go back and look it up. It was our first meal on our first day, right after the afternoon parade, so that should help you find it. There's a picture of Tigger wearing the shades he stole from me!

I'll get a bunch more this summer - hopefully some more of the building and interior design. That's really a beautiful place all around.

Ma and Dad, I know chances are slim, but it would be awesome if you could join us at the Poly on NYE! I'm not sure what our trip schedule looks like next year. We're thinking about Mother's Day, summer, and then something in either October, November, or December. Have you ever been in October? Even if you're not a Halloween person, and I'm really not, Disney World is beautiful all dressed in orange, and MNSSHP is incredible! You'd love the Boo to You parade - just so cool! Thanksgiving is nice, too. The weather is good, but you guys are spoiled to off-times, and it would probably seem crowded. Christmas :santa: is good, too.

Heck, who am I kidding? It's all good at Disney World! :thumbsup2

[declansdad]

We are talking about a trip over Christmas next year. Christmas is one of the times that we can take a trip as we both gets some time off over the holidays. We would love to get there at other times of the year and see some of the special events but I don't see it hapening anytime soon.

Have a great long weekend for those of you in the US. I'll be thinking of you on Monday as I stand in front of my class.

[brookelizabeth]

Brook - were you reading along when we did the summer report? We started off at Crystal Palace, so there are pictures of characters and food there, if you care to go back and look it up. It was our first meal on our first day, right after the afternoon parade, so that should help you find it. There's a picture of Tigger wearing the shades he stole from me!

I'll get a bunch more this summer - hopefully some more of the building and interior design. That's really a beautiful place all around.


Now that you mention it, I do vagulely recall an incident where Tigger stole your sunglasses. :laughing: I believe I was more of a lurker her on the TR boards at that point. Which trip is it - Over the river and through the Fun? I'll check it out-thanks MeMom!

[pooksma]

Rain, rain go away…

Sitting here sipping coffee from my mug (a gift from the newbie mom whose nickname for me is Tink)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202009/Pre%20Trip/P5300018.jpg

and thought a short update about nothing would be fun to write so here it goes.

ADRs are now complete. We will be dining together each day except Friday. The Spragues will be going to Askerhuis for breakfast with the Princesses and we will be at 1900 Park Fare.
I am grateful that my boys have finally agreed to let Mom have her breakfast with one of her two fav characters~ Mary Poppins.

A few updates re the trip: We now have car/van service booked. Being one short of a Grand Gathering this trip, we had to move to the next level of transport. I didn’t realize how much space 7 and their luggage needed! As Dad says, we are planning to do laundry once during our 10-day voyage, but DS will need at least 6 t-shirts to get him through the first 3 days alone!

Last weekend we purchased DS’ new crocs. He chose the colour, maybe he's been secretly DISing: (I think we’ll need to pick up a few more Disney Jibbitz to add to them)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202009/Pre%20Trip/P5300017.jpg


Year end will quickly be upon us at this end of the Great White North. Paperwork, paperwork paperwork! :teacher: We have a few activities planned for our students for the last two weeks: Field Days, trip to local activity camp, awards ceremony, etc. Only 15 school days left!:cool1::banana:

Moving into plan mode for my trip to Memphis in July. Preparing our presentation, taking many stills and interviewing kids to share their thoughts. But soon, oh soon, we’ll be seeing...


http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202008/Day%201%20Aug%205/TStartingtochange.jpg

[Happy Elf]

Love the GREEN Crocs! DD has some that same color! :)

Good luck with the paperwork! I hear ya there! Luckily, we only have 3 days to go!

[BrooklynnsMommy]

The Disney Store in Nashville had a bucket of Jibbitz on clearance by the register. Don't know if you have one close. You might want to check it out.

[MeMom]

Last weekend we purchased DS’ new crocs. He chose the colour, maybe he's been secretly DISing: (I think we’ll need to pick up a few more Disney Jibbitz to add to them)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202009/Pre%20Trip/P5300017.jpg




You better hope he hasn't been Dising or else he might find out that the big you-know-who's went you-know-where without the little you-know-who!! :scared1:

But I'll never tell. :cool2:

Your Tink cup is cute. Meal time is so much more fun when you have little friends on your dinnerware. :goodvibes

I think we have decided to change our plans for the Four Parks day. We're not going to do the dinner package after all. After reading a lot of posts where people were saying there is no real advantage to it any more, we switched our agenda a little. We're going to see it on another night, but we'll just get counter service and go over and get in line with the masses. A lot of people are saying that even with the package, you're still having to get in the regular line at an hour to an hour and a half out, so I don't see the point of getting the package and paying extra.

Are your friends showing any growing excitement about the trip?

P.S. Do you want us to be on the lookout for any particular Jibbitz? We'd be glad to send you some, if we see them.

[pooksma]

The Disney Store in Nashville had a bucket of Jibbitz on clearance by the register. Don't know if you have one close. You might want to check it out.

I wish! The closest one closed last year and the next nearest is 4 hrs away.
How's the new water fun working out?


You better hope he hasn't been Dising or else he might find out that the big you-know-who's went you-know-where without the little you-know-who!! :scared1:

But I'll never tell. :cool2:

Your Tink cup is cute. Meal time is so much more fun when you have little friends on your dinnerware. :goodvibes

I think we have decided to change our plans for the Four Parks day. We're not going to do the dinner package after all. After reading a lot of posts where people were saying there is no real advantage to it any more, we switched our agenda a little. We're going to see it on another night, but we'll just get counter service and go over and get in line with the masses. A lot of people are saying that even with the package, you're still having to get in the regular line at an hour to an hour and a half out, so I don't see the point of getting the package and paying extra.

Are your friends showing any growing excitement about the trip?

P.S. Do you want us to be on the lookout for any particular Jibbitz? We'd be glad to send you some, if we see them.

I know you can keep a secret~ you're a teacher and a Mom afterall;)

I agree about the package if it really doesn't give you an advantage. Guess we'll enjoy our meal and line up with everyone.

I'm really not sure re the Jibbitz. Nothing in particular has been mentioned. Thanks for your sweet offer :flower3:

[BrooklynnsMommy]

I wish! The closest one closed last year and the next nearest is 4 hrs away.
How's the new water fun working out?



Yeah ours closed last year too. Luckily the closest one is just an hour and a half and very close to MeMom so I still get to visit often. The water slide was a blast yesterday. Then we went and saw UP! It was super cute. Brooklynn wanted to get on it first thing this morning, but I told her no she had to get ready for church.

[Diamondintheruff]

Signing on to hear about the trip. We're a year behind you. This Spring Dh and I left the kids behind. Now I have to wait until next year (actually Dh says 2011 but I'm working on him to bring that number down) to take the family again.

[pooksma]

Signing on to hear about the trip. We're a year behind you. This Spring Dh and I left the kids behind. Now I have to wait until next year (actually Dh says 2011 but I'm working on him to bring that number down) to take the family again.

Nice to have you along. I understand DH has been reading your report.

Hey look-my 2500th post!

[declansdad]

Yeah ours closed last year too. Luckily the closest one is just an hour and a half and very close to MeMom so I still get to visit often. The water slide was a blast yesterday. Then we went and saw UP! It was super cute. Brooklynn wanted to get on it first thing this morning, but I told her no she had to get ready for church.


Did you let her play on after she got ready for church? ;)

[brookelizabeth]

Love the Crocs-good color choice! :thumbsup2 When my DH saw the Castle on my computer he said "Ahhh, the Castle." I couldn't agree more. Great shot.

[BrooklynnsMommy]

Did you let her play on after she got ready for church? ;)

Nope, I'm not that crazy. I'm picking her up from school before lunch today. We have some friends coming over with their girls to play on it. She has no idea so that will be a fun surprise!

[CanadianWDWfan]

Love the cool CROCS, a great choice. :thumbsup2

My DD wanted more Disney Jibbitz (castle in particular) so I purchased some on Ebay. Fairly inexpensive.

You may want to look on there, at WDW they are $4 each, if I remember correctly. :)

Pooksma I want to swipe that mug!! Just kidding, it's very cute. :tink:

[pooksma]

Developments this week: With our CDN dollar starting to climb, newbie Dad thought he'd better pay off their trip. They are all set now.

I am still holding out for another week-hoping it will go even higher;)

And its a good thing I'm waiting too because...we just bought our first TRUCK.
Its not new-new to us though-and its got room for everyone. :banana: Exciting for people who have only ever own cars and SUVs.

Need some help with this idea...
I want to do an autograph book for DS that has a picture insert on one side and a place for the character to sign on the other. I'm not sure if this makes sense but if it does, can anyone offer suggestions? I think I may have to make something myself and from the most non-crafty person ever, this is a major deal!

Coming up this weekend...Jibbitz, a pool (?), soccer jamboree and UP.

[Queenofallthings]

Developments this week: With our CDN dollar starting to climb, newbie Dad thought he'd better pay off their trip. They are all set now.

I am still holding out for another week-hoping it will go even higher;)

And its a good thing I'm waiting too because...we just bought our first TRUCK.
Its not new-new to us though-and its got room for everyone. :banana: Exciting for people who have only ever own cars and SUVs.

Need some help with this idea...
I want to do an autograph book for DS that has a picture insert on one side and a place for the character to sign on the other. I'm not sure if this makes sense but if it does, can anyone offer suggestions? I think I may have to make something myself and from the most non-crafty person ever, this is a major deal!


Coming up this weekend...Jibbitz, a pool (?), soccer jamboree and UP.

I too am waiting to see if the dollar keeps climbing, something tells me it will, could we be so lucky to have it at par again:rolleyes1

Congrats on the truck!!!

I bought my nieces autograph books that you are describing at the gift shop last year at ASMu (Ithink that's where I got them). I have seem photo albums like that too at Walmart....not sure if you want to buy or make:confused3

[MeMom]

Need some help with this idea...
I want to do an autograph book for DS that has a picture insert on one side and a place for the character to sign on the other. I'm not sure if this makes sense but if it does, can anyone offer suggestions? I think I may have to make something myself and from the most non-crafty person ever, this is a major deal!



I don't know if you have seen these.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f286/missjill5/March%202009/disney3-18-09beginningHSAK032.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f286/missjill5/March%202009/disney3-18-09beginningHSAK033.jpg

If you are just wanting to make something, I'm no help, as I am not creative. There are people around here who are, so hopefully they'll chime in.

[pooksma]

I haven't looked at the newest in autograph books. Do the ones you both described/have shown have a pic page and an opposite side to write on?

We have never bought our books at Disney but maybe it would be easier.
Off to check the disneyshopping site to see if it shows anything.:rolleyes:

[BrooklynnsMommy]

I haven't looked at the newest in autograph books. Do the ones you both described/have shown have a pic page and an opposite side to write on?

We have never bought our books at Disney but maybe it would be easier.
Off to check the disneyshopping site to see if it shows anything.:rolleyes:

The ones MeMom pictured have a slot for a photo and a spot for the signature. I've known several people who have found small photo albums at Walmart or the Dollar Tree that have Disney characters on them and then they just take colorful index cards or paper cut to fit the slots for the characters to sign. Then when they get home they just put the pic in one side and the paper in the other.

[pooksma]

Thanks for the heads up Jill:thumbsup2

[CanadianWDWfan]

Good news! A new truck is fun and practical! :goodvibes

I'm hoping for the Can. dollar to get as close to par as possible.
That would be amazing.
Since I've been off work for a few weeks, it would be a true blessing.

More $$$ saved is more Disney $$$ to spend....:woohoo:

[Diamondintheruff]

I have faith you can do the autograph book!

Have you checked out the disigns boards because I've seen some pages on there before.

[declansdad]

Good news! A new truck is fun and practical! :goodvibes

I'm hoping for the Can. dollar to get as close to par as possible.
That would be amazing.
Since I've been off work for a few weeks, it would be a true blessing.

More $$$ saved is more Disney $$$ to spend....:woohoo:

The truck has been great. It makes it much easier to get some things and I haven't had to haul anything for anyone yet. Although, i was away all last Saturday so that may have something to do with it.

The dollar seems to have leveled off around the 90 cent range. IT would be nice if it took a big jump for a few days so we could pay off the last part of the trip.

[declansdad]

I have faith you can do the autograph book!

Have you checked out the disigns boards because I've seen some pages on there before.


That is a good idea, thanks.

[pooksma]

:eek::eek: SECRET:eek: UPDATE COMING SOON!:upsidedow:scared:

[purplepeg]

Wow , everything looks great! Hopefully we'll run into each other at some point. Our girls have those autograph books, I really liked them. haven't put any pictures in them yet but they look good!

i wonder what the secret is?

[declansdad]

Wow , everything looks great! Hopefully we'll run into each other at some point. Our girls have those autograph books, I really liked them. haven't put any pictures in them yet but they look good!

i wonder what the secret is?


It would be cool to run into fellow Canucks who are also Disers.

I want to know what the secret is as well. She won't tell me.

[MeMom]

:eek::eek: SECRET:eek: UPDATE COMING SOON!:upsidedow:scared:

You people and your secrets!!! :rotfl:

How about some pictures from trips past to help us along as we wait?


I put some jibbitz info up on our TR on your response. Let me know if you're interested in some for Declan.

[declansdad]

You people and your secrets!!! :rotfl:

How about some pictures from trips past to help us along as we wait?


I put some jibbitz info up on our TR on your response. Let me know if you're interested in some for Declan.


Anything in particular?

[pooksma]

:rotfl::lmao:
All in good time my friends:yay:

Everything must be in place first!:rotfl2:

[CanadianWDWfan]

The suspence.....what could be the secret.....

popcorn::......

:drinking1.......

:artist:......

:hourglass...

:rotfl:

[declansdad]

I know what the secret is...I know what the secret is. :goodvibes




MeMom here is one picture from a past trip and 2 of Luca's first encounter with a June bug.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202007/Day%206b%20Pirate%20and%20Princess%20Party/5k.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/Misc/P5310002.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/Misc/P5310001.jpg

[MeMom]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202007/Day%206b%20Pirate%20and%20Princess%20Party/5k.jpg



I think that qualifies as amazing!

My kitty goes nuts over insects, too. If we have the door open for too long (Drew!) and something flies in, he is entertained for a while as he chases it to its demise. Poor innocent little fly/moth/whatever. :sad2:

Actually, now that I think about it, I have a secret, too.
Well, Jill and I have a secret.
It will be revealed next weekend, I think.

[pooksma]

:yay::dance3:

Since I know so many of you (ok all 2 or 3 of you) have been waiting and waiting, I will hold you in suspense no longer.

Please remember that this is a SECRET and if you see us or our handsome DS, you know NOTHING about NOTHING.;);)

I got really lazy and decided to take a virtual trip to the Disney Store online last week. After the whole autograph book discussion and some great suggestions, I knew that time and craftiness are not on my side :idea: so I made a purchase...then another...then a "wow BOGO" ...and finally a "it's onsale and I want it" one. :yay::yay:So here are the fruits of my hard :rolleyes1 labour:

WARNING THIS IS A SECRET: THESE ARE DS' :tinker: GIFTS:tiptoe::ssst:



The great BOGO jammies:

Wall.e

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202009/Pre%20Trip/WallEJammies.jpg



Surfin' Mickey
(I've never seen Mickey's toes)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202009/Pre%20Trip/Mickeyjammies.jpg


Autograph/Photo Book

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202009/Pre%20Trip/Autographfront.jpg



http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202009/Pre%20Trip/Autographback.jpg

And for Mom:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202009/Pre%20Trip/TinkFlipFlops.jpg


Our new Disney fav:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202009/Pre%20Trip/UpT-shirt.jpg


I shared my purchases with the NM (newbie Mom). Tink will be spreading joy to her girls as well. She also picked up some great Canada temp tattoos and pins for our trip. The kids will love them!

This week: School is D-O-N-E and will the dollar go up a bit so we can make the final payment????

[CanadianWDWfan]

Your secret is safe with me.

Wow, you got some great stuff for DS. It's so nice to find a good sale.
I havn't seen Mickey toes either. :)
The autograph book is perfect!
Cute Tink flip-flops.

I guess I will be doing any Disney Store purchases online, as our location here is closing by next week. :sad2:
How's the shipping to Canada?

It must feel nice as teachers to be done for summer break. :thumbsup2
My DS is done school this week but still has exams.
My DD is done next week, and we are celebrating with a Luau dinner party! :goodvibes

Secrets everywhere, now you too MeMom.....

[micandminforever]

I love all the Disney purchases. Buying Disney things for a trip always makes the trip more real

[Queenofallthings]

Great purchases......it's like getting ready for a marathon...you don't just want to hit the streets with no training...the World of Disney store takes pre-work:lmao:

Shopping is one of my favorite things about being in WDW!!;)

[brookelizabeth]

Those Wall-E jammies are so cute! I've never seen Mickey toes either...kinda weird-like it would be weird to see Donald Duck in pants weird. Hmmm....;)

I will be sure to keep the secret safe. :goodvibes

[MeMom]

Since I know so many of you (ok all 2 or 3 of you) have been waiting and waiting, I will hold you in suspense no longer.

Please remember that this is a SECRET and if you see us or our handsome DS, you know NOTHING about NOTHING.



Surfin' Mickey
(I've never seen Mickey's toes)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202009/Pre%20Trip/Mickeyjammies.jpg



This week: School is D-O-N-E and will the dollar go up a bit so we can make the final payment????

I already feel like I have betrayed Declan with all that parent-only trip stuff! :rotfl:

The WALL-E jammies are cute. I like the flip flops, too, only I have to wear the slider kind of flip flops, as I can't stand the between the toe things. I hate that about myself, though, because there are so many cute Disney flip flops.

I'm glad you got your autograph book. Hopefully that one will do the trick!

Was I the only one thinking Hang Eight didn't sound quite as cool as Hang Ten?

Yay for school being done! :cool1:
More yay for final payments being made! :dance3:



Your secret is safe with me.

Wow, you got some great stuff for DS. It's so nice to find a good sale.
I havn't seen Mickey toes either. :)
The autograph book is perfect!
Cute Tink flip-flops.

I guess I will be doing any Disney Store purchases online, as our location here is closing by next week. :sad2:
How's the shipping to Canada?

It must feel nice as teachers to be done for summer break. :thumbsup2
My DS is done school this week but still has exams.
My DD is done next week, and we are celebrating with a Luau dinner party! :goodvibes

Secrets everywhere, now you too MeMom.....


A luau? Sounds fun!
We've got our 'Ohana leis. Can we come? :goodvibes

Yes, Jill and I have had a secret for a lot of months now, and it is almost time to tell. It's not magnificent, but someone in our group will be very happy.





Shopping is one of my favorite things about being in WDW!!;)


My friend! :laughing:

[pooksma]

Getting my Disney fix today: watching Bolt!:thumbsup2

I'm glad you are all willing to keep my secret~even though its asking a lot from those of you that followed us through our Mom and Dad trip.:yay:

[pooh'smate]

Getting my Disney fix today: watching Bolt!:thumbsup2

I'm glad you are all willing to keep my secret~even though its asking a lot from those of you that followed us through our Mom and Dad trip.:yay:

My dd is watching Bolt as I type this. It is her new favorite movie. No problem keeping a secret. We may be doing that on our trip too. My dd will only be 4 so she might not know what she is missing.

[declansdad]

man another report that has people getting all excited about shopping pictures. ;)

[Diamondintheruff]

Shopping and Secrets!

How very exciting!

Especially when it's Disney Shopping and Disney secrets!

On a side note my DS10 had a surfing mickey button down shirt and matching shorts that had mickey's toes on it too. He was like 18 months when he wore it but it had mickey wearing flip flops holding a surf board and he had toes in that picture too. So maybe it's just a beach thing?

[CanadianWDWfan]

Now that I've seen the movie, this tee makes sense! :laughing:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202009/Pre%20Trip/UpT-shirt.jpg

ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS...... "SQUIREL!!!!" :lmao:

[Queenofallthings]

man another report that has people getting all excited about shopping pictures. ;)

You say that like it's a bad thing:lmao:

[pooksma]

You say that like it's a bad thing:lmao:


I know...what's with that???:rotfl:

[declansdad]

You say that like it's a bad thing:lmao:

I know...what's with that???:rotfl:


Now you are ganging up on me. I guess I will have to offset the shopping pictures with Disney pictures.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202007/Travel%20and%20Day%201%20at%20MK/8.jpg

[declansdad]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202007/Travel%20and%20Day%201%20at%20MK/46.jpg

[MeMom]

Now you are ganging up on me. I guess I will have to offset the shopping pictures with Disney pictures.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202007/Travel%20and%20Day%201%20at%20MK/8.jpg

We always love to see this!
If you could capture the feeling you have as you see this in a pill, I had take one a day!

[declansdad]

We always love to see this!
If you could capture the feeling you have as you see this in a pill, I had take one a day!


When I look at that picture, I always think that based on the skid marks, someone was in desperate need of a picture of the gates. :rotfl2:

[pooksma]

We booked the Pirate Makeover today for DS.:thumbsup2 pirate:

He is going on our last day and then we'll hang out in MK. Can't wait for this!

[brookelizabeth]

When I look at that picture, I always think that based on the skid marks, someone was in desperate need of a picture of the gates. :rotfl2:

That is EXACTLY what I was going to say! Too funny! :rotfl:

[Queenofallthings]

We booked the Pirate Makeover today for DS.:thumbsup2 pirate:

He is going on our last day and then we'll hang out in MK. Can't wait for this!


can't wait to hear about this and see pics:banana:

[CanadianWDWfan]

YO! HO! YO! HO! ..... It's a pirate makeover for Declan!

Very cool, I'm sure he will love it!

I can't wait to hear all about it and see the pics.

pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:

[Diamondintheruff]

Will the makeover be a surprise for him or are you telling him about it?

[pooksma]

Will the makeover be a surprise for him or are you telling him about it?

:lmao::lmao: He knows all about it and thinks he's like to get a scar on his cheek. That should make for some great photo ops!

[MeMom]

When I look at that picture, I always think that based on the skid marks, someone was in desperate need of a picture of the gates. :rotfl2:

I was so focused on the magical archway that I didn't notice the skid marks.
I would say they might have been my skid marks :rolleyes1, but we've been flying lately, so I think they are not. :)



We booked the Pirate Makeover today for DS.:thumbsup2 pirate:

He is going on our last day and then we'll hang out in MK. Can't wait for this!


Cool. He should have a great time with that!

Don't do too much talk of the last day, though. It upsets me. :sad1:



:lmao::lmao: He knows all about it and thinks he's like to get a scar on his cheek. That should make for some great photo ops!

He knows all about it?
Well, that's something new for you guys, huh? :laughing:

[declansdad]

Declans, first MK Pirate experience

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202007/Day%206b%20Pirate%20and%20Princess%20Party/4r.jpg

[Queenofallthings]

Declans, first MK Pirate experience

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202007/Day%206b%20Pirate%20and%20Princess%20Party/4r.jpg

Captain Jack Sparrow would be very proud.....:cool1:

[CanadianWDWfan]

He's too cute to be scary. pirate:

Very cool pic with the skeleton & well. I like his tee too! :thumbsup2

[Hedy]

Can't wait for more! I loved POFQ!

[declansdad]

This one is a bit more Jack like.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/Misc/CptJack.jpg

Great to have you along Hedy. We are starting to get excited as well.

[declansdad]

Declan and I just watched Illuminations live from EPCOT. IT is great when people stream live video.
:banana::banana:

[CanadianWDWfan]

Oh, so it's not great to have me along??? :sad1:

Declan looks so funny in that beard. :laughing: Very cute pirate!

[declansdad]

Oh, so it's not great to have me along??? :sad1:

Declan looks so funny in that beard. :laughing: Very cute pirate!


Sorry, I thought I already welcomed you. :guilty: It always great to have more Canucks along (even one's from Ontario).

Welcome Welcome Welcome

[CanadianWDWfan]

I was just joking silly, but thanks! It always feels nice to be welcomed in....even if you did do it before. :goodvibes

How did you find out about the live stream? I always miss them.

[MeMom]

Declan and I just watched Illuminations live from EPCOT. IT is great when people stream live video.
:banana::banana:

Can you post a link for us? I love the live streams, too!

[declansdad]

I was just joking silly, but thanks! It always feels nice to be welcomed in....even if you did do it before. :goodvibes

How did you find out about the live stream? I always miss them.

I was pretty sure I did but it was too late to go back and look. :lmao:

Can you post a link for us? I love the live streams, too!


I check out a website that you sent me to MeMom for streaming video. The admins on this site and there had a problem so I'm not sure if I can post the link but if you put your eyes on the ears you should find it.

www.**********.com (http://www.**********.com)

[CanadianWDWfan]

Oh yeah, 'that' site. I totally forgot about that one. I havn't gone there in months. Thanks for the reminder. I'll go check out the callendar to see what's coming up. :thumbsup2

[declansdad]

seven fantastic words to receve in an email from Liz, our TA at Dreams Come True

Congratulations - your vacation is paid in full!

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

I forgot to add that the live EPCOT video came from the BCV stream.

[declansdad]

Hope everyone had a great Father's Day. Pooksma and Declan took me to see A night at the Museum 2; it was a funny movie.

Thanks to both of them. :hug::hug:

[DreaGirl]

Hi gang! I don't know if you remember me, but I followed your last trip with Declan.

Just catching up, but wanted to say hi. Can't wait to read another adventure!

[CanadianWDWfan]

:bounce: HAPPY BELATED FATHER'S DAY! GLAD YOU GOT TO SPEND IT DOING SOMETHING FUN! :bounce:

[declansdad]

Hi gang! I don't know if you remember me, but I followed your last trip with Declan.

Just catching up, but wanted to say hi. Can't wait to read another adventure!


Hey I do remember seeing you around. Welcome once again!

but are you saying you didn't follow our Mom and Dad only trip?;):rotfl:

[declansdad]

:bounce: HAPPY BELATED FATHER'S DAY! GLAD YOU GOT TO SPEND IT DOING SOMETHING FUN! :bounce:

Thanks and other than the couple of hours I had to spend marking tests, it was a great day with my two favourite people.

[purplepeg]

Hope everyone had a great Father's Day. Pooksma and Declan took me to see A night at the Museum 2; it was a funny movie.

Thanks to both of them. :hug::hug:


I loved that movie. Snow White talked us into going to the first one when it first came out. I thought it might be too scary for her but we all loved it:love:I was worried that the second one might not be as good but I really enjoyed it. Glad you had a great day.

[DreaGirl]

Hey I do remember seeing you around. Welcome once again!

but are you saying you didn't follow our Mom and Dad only trip?;):rotfl:

I didn't know about your Mom and Dad only trip! Where's the link?:laughing:

[brookelizabeth]

Declan is such a cutie-great pirate pics! :thumbsup2 And CONGRATULATIONS on the trip being paid in full!!! :woohoo:

[MeMom]

I check out a website that you sent me to MeMom for streaming video. The admins on this site and there had a problem so I'm not sure if I can post the link but if you put your eyes on the ears you should find it.

www.**********.com (http://www.**********.com)


Oh, I didn't know there were problems/issues.

We're hoping to webcam some this summer.
Is that something I'm not supposed to be doing? I don't know all the rules, and I don't want to get kicked out of here!



seven fantastic words to receve in an email from Liz, our TA at Dreams Come True

Congratulations - your vacation is paid in full!
:banana::banana:

Many congratulations on the trip being paid!
I wish I could say the same. :dance3:



Hey I do remember seeing you around. Welcome once again!

but are you saying you didn't follow our Mom and Dad only trip?;):rotfl:

What? I thought you just went to Maine!!!

[declansdad]

I didn't know about your Mom and Dad only trip! Where's the link?:laughing:

Here is the link to the completed trip report. It was for our Mom and Dad Trip to New England (not Maine MeMom). ;) But you have to keep it quiet, there are parts that Declan doesn't know about, like that 7 day diversion to WDW.


:rotfl2:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1763720

[declansdad]

Declan is such a cutie-great pirate pics! :thumbsup2


SHHHH, he might hear you. :lmao::lmao:

[declansdad]

Oh, I didn't know there were problems/issues.

We're hoping to webcam some this summer.
Is that something I'm not supposed to be doing? I don't know all the rules, and I don't want to get kicked out of here!




I think because of the disagreement they had, this board had decided to filter out any mention of the other site. You are free to webcam and I hope that you do. I know I would look forward to seeing it.

[MeMom]

Here is the link to the completed trip report. It was for our Mom and Dad Trip to New England (not Maine MeMom). ;) But you have to keep it quiet, there are parts that Declan doesn't know about, like that 7 day diversion to WDW.


:rotfl2:

Oh, okay, New England. There's something that connects you with Maine in my mind, though. (Listen to me playing psychic.) Do you fly out of there, shop there, or something?



SHHHH, he might hear you. :lmao::lmao:

Even if we have to say it quietly, he is a cutie, and he makes an adorable pirate!
I mean a fierce and terrifying swashbuckler.



I think because of the disagreement they had, this board had decided to filter out any mention of the other site. You are free to webcam and I hope that you do. I know I would look forward to seeing it.

I just want to play by the rules, so I wanted to be sure. Trent says we can webcam if we get a decent view at Pop, and I'm really hoping to do it at WIlderness Lodge, as long as we don't have a roof view! :laughing:

[pooh'smate]

I am all caught up now. How do I find the streaming video? The pirate thing looks cool. Congrats on having your vacation all paid off.

[declansdad]

Oh, okay, New England. There's something that connects you with Maine in my mind, though. (Listen to me playing psychic.) Do you fly out of there, shop there, or something?

LOL, yes we fly from Bangor, Maine but the trip we took last summer was our tour of New England and it's many Disney Stores.:rotfl2:

Even if we have to say it quietly, he is a cutie, and he makes an adorable pirate!
I mean a fierce and terrifying swashbuckler.


No I mean his ego will get bigger as you tell him he's a cutie. :)


I just want to play by the rules, so I wanted to be sure. Trent says we can webcam if we get a decent view at Pop, and I'm really hoping to do it at WIlderness Lodge, as long as we don't have a roof view! :laughing:

I wouldn't worry about it too much, webcam away.

[pooh'smate]

I hope you are able to webcam MeMom. I am looking forward to it.

[Nicole786]

I didn't realize this was here!! Jumping on although late

[declansdad]

I didn't realize this was here!! Jumping on although late


Hey Nicole, welcome. I have to admit that I haven't had the chance to keep up with your reports but I know pooksma has. I hope you are all doing well.

[pooksma]

In honour of the 45 day mark...


From our last trip:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202007/Travel%20and%20Day%201%20at%20MK/36.jpg


Pick up some travel items yesterday~no new Jibbitz...
Newbie Mom bought her girls talking Disney shirts that are too cute!
We both bought a new pair of Teva mush too. Nothing better than shopping with a buddy-except to be shopping with that buddy at WDW!

[DreaGirl]

What a cute picture!

I love shopping, but agree, love shopping more at WDW! I still love my Crocs Capri flip flops, but I hear the Teva mush are very comfy. Did you wear a pair last time?

[declansdad]

Another past trip picture. This one is from 2005. I couldn't interest Declan in trying this again on his last trip.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202005/Day%207%20-%20Disney%20Studios%20and%20OHanas/Aha.jpg

[Queenofallthings]

In honour of the 45 day mark...


From our last trip:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202007/Travel%20and%20Day%201%20at%20MK/36.jpg


Pick up some travel items yesterday~no new Jibbitz...
Newbie Mom bought her girls talking Disney shirts that are too cute!
We both bought a new pair of Teva mush too. Nothing better than shopping with a buddy-except to be shopping with that buddy at WDW!

...and they ship it to your room....that's probably the reason I spend so much I forget what I have bought....yup, that's my story and I'm sticking to it:rolleyes1

[micandminforever]

Another past trip picture. This one is from 2005. I couldn't interest Declan in trying this again on his last trip.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202005/Day%207%20-%20Disney%20Studios%20and%20OHanas/Aha.jpg

That picture is so cute.

[declansdad]

...and they ship it to your room....that's probably the reason I spend so much I forget what I have bought....yup, that's my story and I'm sticking to it:rolleyes1

I'll agree that the shipping to the resort part is great. :goodvibes

[declansdad]

That picture is so cute.

Declan thanks you. We were lucky on that trip, he was picked for many things like teh inventor of the year.

[MeMom]

Declan thanks you. We were lucky on that trip, he was picked for many things like teh inventor of the year.

His little sandaled feet sticking out of the bottom of the lab coat - too cute!

Jill gave you a shopping picture this morning, so it's your turn to give us a shopping picture. ;)

Or any picture will be fine. :)

What's your countdown saying these days?

[CanadianWDWfan]

What a cute pic! I love the glasses and lab coat!

I could use another good shopping pics! :lmao:

[pooksma]

Shopping pics???? Those are quite rare in our trip photos. (I'm sure you can all guess why...:confused3)


I did find this one, not taken to show merchandise but:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202007/Day%204%20at%20MK/3v.jpg






And as a possible preview for the Pirate makeover, this pic is from this weekend. My BIL hosted the Sunday School year end party and they had face painting. DS picked:



http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/Misc/Family/P6270019.jpg


DH and I also went to an outdoor Bon Jovi concert that was fantastic.:yay:
Another "Concert I really want to see" is crossed off my list!:cheer2:

[CanadianWDWfan]

I'd say that counts as a shopping pic! Thanks! :thumbsup2

Someone did a great job of turning Declan into a pirate...cute stuff! :)

You go Ma & Pa! Rock on! :rockband:

[pooksma]

What a cute pic! I love the glasses and lab coat!

I could use another good shopping pics! :lmao:


Glad to have you back! (I read the note on MeMom's report)

[Queenofallthings]

Bon Jovi???? How lucky are u??>? Do you have any pics to post/.......maybe?

[DreaGirl]

OMGosh that picture of Declan as the pirate is so cute!!

Bon Jovi sounds like an awesome concert.

[pooksma]

Sorry no concert pics...cameras were a no no. So we'll have to substitute with this flashback from our first trip 5 years ago (wow 5 years???) On thattrip, we went for 8 days and spent 3 at MK. DS was only turning 3 upon our return home.

:yay:40 days:yay::dance3:



http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202004/day%206%20-%20MK%20again/Disneyday652.jpg

[DreaGirl]

:yay::yay:40 Days!:yay::yay:

AWWWWW!!! Look at Declan! He was so little..

[Queenofallthings]

That picture is WAYYYYYY better than any Bon Jovi picture. Why do they grow up so fast?:sad1:

[CanadianWDWfan]

:goodvibes HAPPY CANADA DAY FRIENDS!!! :goodvibes

I hope the weather here gets better, we wanted to go to Parliment Hill tonight for the fireworks. They aren't "Wishes" but they'll do....:laughing:

I'm off to eat a brunch of pancakes w/red sprinkles and bacon.

Have a fun day in your part of the country!

(Thanks Pooksma for the support, I'm glad to be back....:hug:)

[pooksma]

And so...on this lovely,cloudy,not-raining-yet Canada Day, the 142nd birthday of our great nation...a little trip to Le Cellier..:dance3:


http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202007/Day%202%20at%20EPCOT/2y.jpg



And of course, the required photo with our server (she was fantastic):lovestruc:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202007/Day%202%20at%20EPCOT/3k.jpg


Some great Canadian food, cheddar cheese (and beer:thumbsup2) soup:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202007/Day%202%20at%20EPCOT/3c.jpg

[Queenofallthings]

Hope you have an awesome Canada Day.....sorry to hear it's raining.

GREAT PICTURES:cool1:

[DreaGirl]

Just coming over to wish you a Happy Canada Day! Since we live so close to the border it is big news here. :)

Why did you have to post pix of Le Cellier? I'm sitting here eating Tuna Salad....blah, I need that soup!

[pooksma]

We mentioned before that DS was going to try The Pirates League this trip.

Yesterday he got a chance to look at the choices on Deb Wills site (http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2009/06/pirates_league.html)


Can you guess which he has chosen??????

[DreaGirl]

Doesn't that look like so much fun?!

I will say he picked Smokey-Eyed Jack.

[MeMom]

The one with the bug and all the eyeballs?

[pooksma]

Doesn't that look like so much fun?!

I will say he picked Smokey-Eyed Jack.

The one with the bug and all the eyeballs?


He picked smokey-eyed Jack. At least that's what he's saying now. The more I read about this, the more I like it. I'm wondering about the sword though. Does every child get one and will we be able to bring it home on the plane??

Memphis trip is 15 days away...and we haven't started our presentation yet as newbie mom is on vacation with her husband's family. Hmmm...hopefully the able-to-turn-on-a-dime factor of being middle school :teacher: will kick in at some point. Off to buy luggage tags and a new travel bag today:woohoo:

[declansdad]

Almost time to visit here:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202007/Day%202%20at%20EPCOT/3v.jpg

[Queenofallthings]

He picked smokey-eyed Jack. At least that's what he's saying now. The more I read about this, the more I like it. I'm wondering about the sword though. Does every child get one and will we be able to bring it home on the plane??

Memphis trip is 15 days away...and we haven't started our presentation yet as newbie mom is on vacation with her husband's family. Hmmm...hopefully the able-to-turn-on-a-dime factor of being middle school :teacher: will kick in at some point. Off to buy luggage tags and a new travel bag today:woohoo:


LOL....I figured that might be the one he chose, I can't wait to go and check it out!!

What kind of travel bag are you getting??? LOVE pre-holiday shopping:cloud9:

[DreaGirl]

Oh, I love new luggage! What did you get?

[pooksma]

:goodvibes

So I realised this morning that I hadn't posted any pics from my shopping expeditions over the last few weeks. Decided that this morning while DS is still asleep would be a good time to upload and share.

First up are the new footwear, Teva mush for Mom (my first, and not my last, pair) and new Nikes for DS.


http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202009/Pre%20Trip/Picture003.jpg



http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202009/Pre%20Trip/Picture002.jpg


I have been wearing the mushies around all week and walking in them is as comfortable as my Nikes. DS is breaking his in today.

Next up: An airport bag. Some clarification is required here. I am one of those people who absolutely HATES to carry a purse.:headache: especially in the airport. With my upcoming Memphis trip, I wanted something that I could wear around that would hold my wallet (and passport during travel) but that wasn't going to be a pain in the patootie. This is what I found (came as a recommendation from newbie mom~she knows me so well:hug:)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202009/Pre%20Trip/Picture001.jpg


Finally, we picked up these tags to help us identify our bags. We have red and black luggage so we needed something we would spot right away.

DS' s tag:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202009/Pre%20Trip/Picture005.jpg

Mom's:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202009/Pre%20Trip/Picture004.jpg

Now for those of you who have noticed a distinct lack of purchases for Dad, allow me to explain. As readers and subscribers to MeMom's threads will know, Dad is not a big fan of shopping. I don't like to pick out stuff for him that he then hates so :idea: We solve this problem by letting Dad do his own shopping. He will wait until the night before we leave to go to Dick's and pick up 1 or two pairs of shorts and that will be it.

He did buy himself some new socks though.:rotfl: Now if only I could get him to buy some new underwear:lmao:

[Nicole786]

Those luggage tags are adorable! Dads and their shopping-phobias lol

[Diamondintheruff]

The pirate league thing looks like so much fun. I can't wait to hear how it goes.

My Dh is the same way about shopping. My boys aren't much better. Luckily my daughter is a great shopping companion. And for some reason when my daughter picks out something for her daddy he's always grateful and happy about it. So that's how I get around his shopping phobia. I always tell him his daughter picked it out for him. Even if she didn't. Shh don't tell!

[declansdad]

The pirate league thing looks like so much fun. I can't wait to hear how it goes.

My Dh is the same way about shopping. My boys aren't much better. Luckily my daughter is a great shopping companion. And for some reason when my daughter picks out something for her daddy he's always grateful and happy about it. So that's how I get around his shopping phobia. I always tell him his daughter picked it out for him. Even if she didn't. Shh don't tell!


I'm telling.

[MeMom]

:goodvibes

So I realised this morning that I hadn't posted any pics from my shopping expeditions over the last few weeks. Decided that this morning while DS is still asleep would be a good time to upload and share.

I have been wearing the mushies around all week and walking in them is as comfortable as my Nikes. DS is breaking his in today.


Finally, we picked up these tags to help us identify our bags. We have red and black luggage so we needed something we would spot right away.


Now for those of you who have noticed a distinct lack of purchases for Dad, allow me to explain. As readers and subscribers to MeMom's threads will know, Dad is not a big fan of shopping. I don't like to pick out stuff for him that he then hates so :idea: We solve this problem by letting Dad do his own shopping. He will wait until the night before we leave to go to Dick's and pick up 1 or two pairs of shorts and that will be it.

He did buy himself some new socks though.:rotfl: Now if only I could get him to buy some new underwear:lmao:

There have been shopping expeditions and we were not told??? :eek:

Everybody talks about the mushies, and I know they must be great, but I can't stand any between-the-toe thing, so I have to do sliders. I just got new sliders last week, and it's like walking on clouds! :cloud9:

The luggage tags are cute. :thumbsup2

Dad could always wait until he gets to Disney World. I saw a nice assortment of Mickey boxers in March.
I'm sure he'd be styling (think Ferris Bueller) in those! :cool1:



I'm telling.

We all know from experience.....

you won't! :rotfl:

[DreaGirl]

Great purchases! I guess I'm going to have to try out the Tevas. I keep reading about them and how great they are.

I'm happy to hear that my husband isn't the only one who waits until the night before a trip to make all his vacation purchases.

[declansdad]

We all know from experience.....

you won't! :rotfl:

Well if I ever met her dh I would. :)



I'm happy to hear that my husband isn't the only one who waits until the night before a trip to make all his vacation purchases.

Hey now, I bought the socks weeks ago. :lmao:

[Queenofallthings]

Love the purchases!!! Now, those flip flops....is that a brand name and would they be comfy enough to wear all day in the park?:confused3

Jasmine bought a pair of Reef flip flops last year on splash mountain and went back and got a second pair.....she wore them everyday we were there. When we got home she bought a black pair at Swimwear etc.;) My girl is her mother's daughter, she's a shopper, thank goodness she's working now to help pay for this addiction she inherited from her darling mommy:love:

Dad doesn't like to shop eh.....GOOD more for you to buy yourself:lmao:

[DreaGirl]

Hey now, I bought the socks weeks ago. :lmao:

Well, I guess it is a step in the right directions. Before you know it you'll be buying all of your things ahead of time. :laughing:

[pooksma]

Love the purchases!!! Now, those flip flops....is that a brand name and would they be comfy enough to wear all day in the park?:confused3

Jasmine bought a pair of Reef flip flops last year on splash mountain and went back and got a second pair.....she wore them everyday we were there. When we got home she bought a black pair at Swimwear etc.;) My girl is her mother's daughter, she's a shopper, thank goodness she's working now to help pay for this addiction she inherited from her darling mommy:love:

Dad doesn't like to shop eh.....GOOD more for you to buy yourself:lmao:

They are name brand (Teva) and the style is called Mush. I wore them all over downtown yesterday wlking with DS and they were great. I will still take my nikes and maybe my birkenstocks. Too soon to tell! :rotfl:

Well, I guess it is a step in the right directions. Before you know it you'll be buying all of your things ahead of time. :laughing:

Amen!:thumbsup2

[purplepeg]

Great purchases! I'm with MeMom...don't like the thing between my toes! I actually have to wear socks and runners because I have chronic back pain and even with good foot support I still hurt but it's worse with sandals, that and my delicate feet get blisters so easily!

[declansdad]

Hey I went shopping today. I'll post the pictures later:lmao: but in the meantime, here is what we will see at our first breakfast of the trip.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202007/Day%206%20Epcot/1n.jpg

[DreaGirl]

Hey I went shopping today.

:faint:




:goodvibes

[micandminforever]

Hey I went shopping today. I'll post the pictures later:lmao:


I am looking forward to the pictures, of your great shopping trip.:surfweb:

[Queenofallthings]

You went shopping??? Good thing I was sitting down...now....when are we seeing these "purchases"

[declansdad]

OK, are you ready for this?

I was out for a walk on my lunch break today and decided that maybe I should find something for the trip. I ended up with this huge purchase:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202009/Pre%20Trip/dadstag.jpg

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Here is another off my buys thus far.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202009/Pre%20Trip/Purchases.jpg

Actually, I purchased two packs on ponchos. :rotfl:

[micandminforever]

Great purchases, I love the tag and the batteries will come in Handy with all the pictures we are looking forward too.

[DreaGirl]

Love that tag. :laughing:

Here I thought you were going to show us all your new shirts/shoes/hats... :laughing:

Pooksma, at least the ponchos are taken care of... ;)

[brookelizabeth]

:goodvibes

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202009/Pre%20Trip/Picture003.jpg


Great buys! I just bought some Teva Mush sandals as well and I'm really lovin' them. Very comfy!

The luggage tags are so clever!

OK, are you ready for this?

I was out for a walk on my lunch break today and decided that maybe I should find something for the trip. I ended up with this huge purchase:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202009/Pre%20Trip/dadstag.jpg

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Here is another off my buys thus far.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202009/Pre%20Trip/Purchases.jpg

Actually, I purchased two packs on ponchos. :rotfl:

You actually posted not only 1, but 2 shopping pictures! :eek: ;)

[Queenofallthings]

I'm impressed...you really out did yourself....Pooksma must be so proud. :rotfl2:

[MeMom]

You shopped?!? Wowser!

Good start. Batteries, ponchos, and socks will all be needed. :thumbsup2

It won't be long now! :dance3:

[pooksma]

So if nothing else, DH will have clean socks, we'll be dry for a couple days, and we'll have pics. All the priorities are covered!


Got a call from our Disney TA yesterday, letting me know that docs are in her possession and should be making their way to Canada in a few days. We should have them next week. :cool1::dance3::yay::woohoo:

[brookelizabeth]

Yay for Mickey Mail coming soon!!!

[declansdad]

28 DAYS!!!

A picture from our first trip!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202004/day%204%20Disney%20Studios/disneyday421.jpg

[amandaluvsgoofy]

Cute pic!! Do you guys ever recreate the same shots each trip?!
And can you believe we'll all be there in a matter of weeks?!!! :cool1:

[declansdad]

Cute pic!! Do you guys ever recreate the same shots each trip?!
And can you believe we'll all be there in a matter of weeks?!!! :cool1:

We do have some shots we try to do each trip. For example, in front of Dinosaur and by the tow truck just inside the entrance of Studios.

[Queenofallthings]

Hard to believe your trip is almost here:cool1: We always take a pic of Jasmine at Cinderella's fountain in MK and also by the characters outside the Christmas store in DTD:thumbsup2 It's a great way to see how much they grow and change in a year:cutie:

[DreaGirl]

:woohoo: Your trip is almost here!

Declan is such a cutie in that picture!!!!

[brookelizabeth]

Aw! Love the pic of Declan! Do they still have that giant truck somewhere???

[MeMom]

28 DAYS!!!

A picture from our first trip!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202004/day%204%20Disney%20Studios/disneyday421.jpg

So cute. He just needs some shades to complete the whole 'I'm cool' look!

Is he getting excited about your trip?
What about your friends? How are they feeling about it all at this point?

[declansdad]

Aw! Love the pic of Declan! Do they still have that giant truck somewhere???


I think it is at the Homey I Shrunk the Kids play area in Disney Studios.

[declansdad]

So cute. He just needs some shades to complete the whole 'I'm cool' look!

Is he getting excited about your trip?
What about your friends? How are they feeling about it all at this point?


Even as a 3 year old, he had to pose for all pictures. Trying to get a candid shot of this kid takes a lot of work. :rotfl2:

I think we are all getting excited. I know I'm counting the number of classes I have left.

Pooksma and the newbie mom are focused on their conference in Memphis but after that, I''m sure it will be all Disney, all the time.

[MeMom]

I think it is at the Homey I Shrunk the Kids play area in Disney Studios.

Is that like the playground in the 'hood? :rotfl:

Sorry. I'll be good now.

Until the next time. ;)

[declansdad]

Is that like the playground in the 'hood? :rotfl:

Sorry. I'll be good now.

Until the next time. ;)


Funny as I was scrolling down the page, I picked up on that typo and immediately thought "I bet I can guess was MeMom's post is about." :rotfl2:

[pooksma]

As declansdad said, I am totally focused on the upcoming Memphis trip and the presentation newbie mom and I have to give. All of the presentors are meeting tomorrow to do a practice and offer tips to each other.

This means that today is ironing day/start packing day (?)/make cookies with Declan day.

But...today is also the 25 day mark!!!! and our Disney travel docs arrived yesterday:cool1:


http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202005/Day%205%20-%20MK%20and%20Pop/PopPlayground2.jpg

[DreaGirl]

:woohoo: Isn't it exciting to get those docs in your hands!!

How long are you in Memphis? It is such a fun town.

[declansdad]

:woohoo: Isn't it exciting to get those docs in your hands!!

How long are you in Memphis? It is such a fun town.


I love to see those documents arrive. It means the trip is just around the corner. :banana::banana:


Pooksma will be gone for 5 days. Hopefully, they will have some time to explore.

Cross another day off the list. Almost time for this

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202007/Day%2010%20Disney%20Studios/1u.jpg

[DreaGirl]

I hope you get some downtime pooksma!

Another day down! :woohoo:

[declansdad]

Well, pooksma is close to Memphis by now and Declan and I are still alive. :rotfl2: We even went shopping and I added two pairs of shorts to my trip clothing list.

We have a family wedding this evening. Pooksma feels bad because it is her cousin but can't make it today. We did have an excellent family gathering last night to celebrate the wedding.

We are getting close and more excited everyday. To honour our upcoming trip and our southern friends who are only a week away, I give you this lovely picture.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202005/Day%2011%20-%20Pop%20Century/HippyDippyPool.jpg

[Happy Elf]

Wonderful picture! Looks so relaxing!

Hope Pooksma has a safe trip and enjoy the wedding this evening!

[micandminforever]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202005/Day%2011%20-%20Pop%20Century/HippyDippyPool.jpg

That looks so refreshing I wish I was there now.

[Nicole786]

I loved that photo the first time you posted and I love it now too! I just love POP! I can't decide if I want to stay there in December or French Quarter.

[MeMom]

Well, pooksma is close to Memphis by now and Declan and I are still alive. :rotfl2: We even went shopping and I added two pairs of shorts to my trip clothing list.



We are getting close and more excited everyday. To honour our upcoming trip and our southern friends who are only a week away, I give you this lovely picture.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202005/Day%2011%20-%20Pop%20Century/HippyDippyPool.jpg

Good job on the shopping! Note that I highlighted it in green, as in the money you spent! :)

Awesome picture! Thank you! We will be there this time next week! Right now, we should be in the Magic Kingdom. I think our Crystal Palace ADR is in the 4 o'clock area.

[declansdad]

Morning all,

We are one day closer and we finally woke up to a sunny day. It's been a long time. We all had a great time at the wedding last night. It was very casual and the actual ceremony took place at an outdoor chapel in the woods. It was very cool, well except for the mosquitos.

Here is a picture of Declan with hs favourite uncle, pooksma's brother.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/Misc/Family/DeclanandMike.jpg

[declansdad]

Wonderful picture! Looks so relaxing!

Hope Pooksma has a safe trip and enjoy the wedding this evening!

That looks so refreshing I wish I was there now.

I loved that photo the first time you posted and I love it now too! I just love POP! I can't decide if I want to stay there in December or French Quarter.

Good job on the shopping! Note that I highlighted it in green, as in the money you spent! :)

Awesome picture! Thank you! We will be there this time next week! Right now, we should be in the Magic Kingdom. I think our Crystal Palace ADR is in the 4 o'clock area.


Thanks for all the nice comments on the photo. I don't get up as early as MeMom to get resort pics, but I do try to get up early enough to get some less-crowded pictures. Lokking forward to taking pictures at FQ.

[Queenofallthings]

Hope you are still surviving without Pooksma:rolleyes1 Love when Mickey mail arrives....nothing so far for us and we're at the 21 day mark:confused3 I am wondering though if it went to Purplepeg's seeing that she booked the reservations for us:)

Love that pic of the Hippy Dippy Pool....Jasmine and I stayed there in 2006 and we loved it, took me right back when I saw the pic:thumbsup2

So happy to hear you are finally getting some sun....we are originally from New Brunswick (we were born there when my dad was stationed in Oromocto) and some dear friends have said you've had a lousy summer:sad1: Another excellent reason to go to Florida:banana: Ours hasn't been the greatest either....3 days last week were 15 degrees, not happy:mad:

Pretty soon you'll be in the teens and then single digit dance time....:cheer2:(that's from Jas, she asked me to put a little something from her and since she's a cheerleader, I thought that appropriate):dance3:

[brookelizabeth]

I think it is at the Homey I Shrunk the Kids play area in Disney Studios.

I must have missed it last time! Henry will love this. Thanks for the tip! :goodvibes


Your trip is getting so close!!! I love when the Mickey Mail comes. :cloud9:

[DreaGirl]

We even went shopping and I added two pairs of shorts to my trip clothing list.

What is going on here...first you buy socks, now shorts? Are you sick? ;)


http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202005/Day%2011%20-%20Pop%20Century/HippyDippyPool.jpg

Oh, great picture!! I so wish we were there right now!!

Morning all,

We are one day closer and we finally woke up to a sunny day. It's been a long time. We all had a great time at the wedding last night. It was very casual and the actual ceremony took place at an outdoor chapel in the woods. It was very cool, well except for the mosquitos.

Here is a picture of Declan with hs favourite uncle, pooksma's brother.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/Misc/Family/DeclanandMike.jpg

Sounds like a great wedding. I love it when they are relaxed and everyone just enjoys themselves and has fun.

Great picture too. :)

[declansdad]

What is going on here...first you buy socks, now shorts? Are you sick? ;)




Today Declan and I bought water shoes in case we go to the water park.

[DreaGirl]

Today Declan and I bought water shoes in case we go to the water park.

:faint:

[CanadianWDWfan]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202005/Day%2011%20-%20Pop%20Century/HippyDippyPool.jpg

This pic just makes me happy! One day I will be cooling off in that very pool! :goodvibes

Safe travels to Pooksma!

I never thought I'd hear about your pre-trip shopping. :rotfl:

Gotta love WDW mail....:woohoo:

[pooh'smate]

Love the pool picture. I can not wait to see it in person. That is where we are staying on our trip. You have been busy shopping while pooksma is away. :rotfl:

[BrooklynnsMommy]

Well, pooksma is close to Memphis by now and Declan and I are still alive. :rotfl2: We even went shopping and I added two pairs of shorts to my trip clothing list.

We have a family wedding this evening. Pooksma feels bad because it is her cousin but can't make it today. We did have an excellent family gathering last night to celebrate the wedding.

We are getting close and more excited everyday. To honour our upcoming trip and our southern friends who are only a week away, I give you this lovely picture.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202005/Day%2011%20-%20Pop%20Century/HippyDippyPool.jpg

Thanks for the picture! We will be enjoying that water this weekend!!!

[declansdad]

This pic just makes me happy! One day I will be cooling off in that very pool! :goodvibes

Safe travels to Pooksma!

I never thought I'd hear about your pre-trip shopping. :rotfl:

Gotta love WDW mail....:woohoo:

That is a great pool. We have used that pool and the bowling pin pool but not the computer pool. The main pool is very big so it can hold many people.

Love the pool picture. I can not wait to see it in person. That is where we are staying on our trip. You have been busy shopping while pooksma is away. :rotfl:

All of you need to stop believing everything pooksma tells you about my shopping. I just have a different style. :rotfl2:

Thanks for the picture! We will be enjoying that water this weekend!!!

And once again I will be jealous of all your trips. ;) Hope you all have a great trip.

[DreaGirl]

What are you going to purchase today? You're on a roll, you can't stop now. :laughing:

[declansdad]

What are you going to purchase today? You're on a roll, you can't stop now. :laughing:


Had to take a shopping break. It was just too much at one time.

[purplepeg]

looks like things are coming together swimmingly:banana:Have we set up a Dis meet yet with you?

[declansdad]

looks like things are coming together swimmingly:banana:Have we set up a Dis meet yet with you?

I don't believe so, we should try to set something up.

[MeMom]

Just had a second to check in and wondered how Ma's Memphis trip is going. What has she seen so far? Did she do the river cruise?

Thanks again for that Pop pool picture. It makes it very easy for me to picture us being there in just a few days. :)

[pooksma]

:banana::banana:Hey all!
This is the first real down time I have had and from what I am reading that may be a good thing. Apparently the pod people went into my home and took away my DH and replaced him with some shopping maniac!:lmao:

Have a great time here in Memphis~riverboat cruise was great, visited the National Civil Rights Museum (cannot explain how moved I was) and of course Beale Street.

Pics to come when I get home. :woohoo: