BLT -- A Sandwich or a Resort? Nov 09 TR (11/18 We're Back -- Move to TR Section pls)

[Marshay]

The subtitle for this PTR is: "Let's add another day ... please?"

Hello! We just decided to go to WDW this fall to celebrate our family's newest addition -- another girl! Like we really need a reason to go to WDW ...

This will be our third DVC trip (previously at Beach Club and Animal Kingdom Villas - Jambo).

Here we are!

at Polynesian
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at DHS
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and the newest addition:

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I am a SAHM to two girls. One will be 4yo in July and the other was born in March. My oldest has been to WDW 3x already and asks us every few weeks, "when are we going back to WDW?"

I love to scrapbook, do crafts, play volleyball and plan trips to Disney! I will be 39yo in July. I've been to WDW over 30x. My parents started my love for Disney back when I was in school.

My DH is a self-titled Computer Geek. He is 46yo (and can't believe he is a dad again at his age!). He loves photography, not planning anything, going "out" and eating a good steak. Surprisingly, he is the one to suggest that we buy DVC -- so we did in early 2007. He did not grow up loving Disney but has learned that if you can't beat 'em, join 'em! :rotfl2:




TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page #1 - Introduction to Family and Vacation (5/9)
Page #6 and 7 - Park Priorities (5/28)
Page 8 - Restaurant Priorites (5/31)
Page 9 - Tentative Schedule (6/6)
Page 11 - OT -- Father's Day Craft (6/10)
Page 12 - Southwest and Magical Express (6/22)
Page 13 - AKV Points, Southwest Credits and Tickets (7/7)
Page 14 - Schedule (7/16)
Page 15 - Southwest Credit and Disney Maps (7/28)
Page 15 - Osbourne Lights and Tickets Again (7/29)
Page 16 - New Schedule (8/5)
Page 17-18 - New Schedule Again and DDP (8/17)
Page 19 - My Minnie Mouses (8/27)
Page 21 - More Autograph Book Pages (9/20)
Page 22 - Disney Magical Express (10/8)
Page 22 - Trip Purchases (10/11)
Page 23 - More Trip Purchases (10/15)
Page 25 - Family Park Must-Dos (11/9)
Page 27 - We're Back Pre-Quiz (11/18)

[Marshay]

So we really wanted to go to WDW in December to see the Christmas decorations but we also really, really, really wanted to go to BLT.

What?? We wanted to go to a Bacon Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich? :rotfl2:

For those who may not know, BLT is the new Disney Vacation Club (DVC) resort at the Contemporary Resort. It's called Bay Lake Tower and it opens this fall.

Since we originally only planned to go for a short weekend and wanted to check out this resort ... just in case we wanted to add on more points here :rolleyes1:rolleyes1, we were so very excited about going. However, I'm the type of person who thinks a trip to WDW is not complete unless it is more than one week. My DH thinks it's perfectly fine to just go for Friday - Sunday.:eek:

So, I told him I'd rather not go at all if I can't go for at least 4 days. It just wouldn't be worth it to do all that packing (esp with a young one), so I'd rather wait until next year and go longer.

He agreed we could go for 4 days. :cool1:

{Hmmm, can I get just one more day ...}

However, when we called Member Services, all the days we wanted to go in December were not available at BLT. So we switched to November 14 - 18.

What's that you say? Nov 14-18 is actually 5 days?!

{Said in a raised voice with an innocent look} Really?!!?

Yes, you are correct. Right after I found out that we couldn't get in BLT for Dec, my DH tells me, if we want to add another day, we can. Well, I didn't argue with him at all or question it. I added that extra day!

[Marshay]

So here's my immediate ToDo list (not in order):

1) Print menus and decide where we want ADRs

2) Figure out if we want to do the DDP again, just pay OOP, or do the TiW (Tables in Wonderland) card

3) Get Cheap airfare (decide if we buy a ticket for an 8 month old)

4) Prioritize attractions for each park

5) Once schedule comes out, plan days in park and make ADRs

6) Register for ME

7) Update packing list to include baby gear

8) Order groceries to be delivered

9) Send bulk package to resort (obviously decide what goes inside)

[Trentmom]

Found you!!!

Now Back to read

:cool1::cool1:

[Trentmom]

Way to go getting your fiive days :rotfl:

Can't wait to see your pics of BLT...no not the sandwhich :laughing:

I would wait to see how squirmy DD#2 is before I decide on getting her a seat or not. If she is a very calm baby, I would just hold her

I am sure a lot of people will disagree ;)

[kaoden39]

I'm here! Boy the Disneyland side is much easier to navigate.:rotfl:

[Marshay]

Found you!!!

Now Back to read

:cool1::cool1:

Yeah!!! My first reader!!:cool1:

[Marshay]

Way to go getting your fiive days :rotfl:

Can't wait to see your pics of BLT...no not the sandwhich :laughing:

I would wait to see how squirmy DD#2 is before I decide on getting her a seat or not. If she is a very calm baby, I would just hold her

I am sure a lot of people will disagree ;)

I sure would love to save the $$ and we'll have 3 seats. Hopefully if we go thru Southwest, we'll get "A" and can pick 3 in a row...but then I was thinking maybe we want to reserve 2 seats (aisle and window) in one row and one aisle in another. As long as it's not a full flight, no one is going to want to take the middle seat between DH and my 4 year old...so perhaps we could get it anyway, w/o paying.

[Marshay]

I'm here! Boy the Disneyland side is much easier to navigate.:rotfl:

It's probably just me -- I like to plan! ;) :rotfl2:

But seriously, WDW does have a bit more and having a baby along means I got to plan more too.

Oh, and welcome!!

[kaoden39]

It's probably just me -- I like to plan! ;) :rotfl2:

But seriously, WDW does have a bit more and having a baby along means I got to plan more too.

Oh, and welcome!!

Thanks. And yeah there is definitely more for you to plan for now.

[betsywdw]

I'm here too!!! I need to read now!

Love the title :thumbsup2

[betsywdw]

I'm so excited to hear and see your thoughts on BLT! That is plan for us at some point too!

I always end up sneaking an extra day on our trips :laughing:I think DH forgets what the original plan is and I just act like it always was that way :lmao:

We took DD to WDW when she was 8 1/2 months old. We bought her a seat only because we wanted all 3 seats to ourselves. She ended up sitting on our laps the entire time but it at least gave us the extra room and we didn't have to worry about another person in our row.

[Marshay]

I'm here too!!! I need to read now!

Love the title :thumbsup2

Thanks! I thought for sure someone might already have it but didn't see one...

I'm so excited to hear and see your thoughts on BLT! That is plan for us at some point too!

I always end up sneaking an extra day on our trips :laughing:I think DH forgets what the original plan is and I just act like it always was that way :lmao:

We took DD to WDW when she was 8 1/2 months old. We bought her a seat only because we wanted all 3 seats to ourselves. She ended up sitting on our laps the entire time but it at least gave us the extra room and we didn't have to worry about another person in our row.

Yes, I plan to give my pre-BLT thoughts and definitely will do so afterwards.

Oh, so you took an 8 month old to WDW? I need to know EVERYTHING. I'm wondering if it makes sense to do the dining plan or not...I'm figuring that an 8 month's old schedule will make it difficult to enjoy the dinner (sit-down at TS), so maybe we should just skip it.

Also curious how scared she may be of the noises, dark, etc. I know all babies are different but any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[Trentmom]

Thanks! I thought for sure someone might already have it but didn't see one...



Yes, I plan to give my pre-BLT thoughts and definitely will do so afterwards.

Oh, so you took an 8 month old to WDW? I need to know EVERYTHING. I'm wondering if it makes sense to do the dining plan or not...I'm figuring that an 8 month's old schedule will make it difficult to enjoy the dinner (sit-down at TS), so maybe we should just skip it.

Also curious how scared she may be of the noises, dark, etc. I know all babies are different but any advice would be greatly appreciated.

maybe instead of Dining plan, you do the quick service dining plan?

That might be easier with a baby's schedule:goodvibes

[Marshay]

maybe instead of Dining plan, you do the quick service dining plan?

That might be easier with a baby's schedule:goodvibes

I'm definitely considering it. We are still hoping to do some Table Service though. I'll go ahead and make ressies when I can and I'll just have to cancel them if we don't use them.

The more I think of it, the more I think we'll just do OOP. And of course I'll save my receipts and then compare to the three different plans.

Hmm, I see a trivia question for my TR already -- which dining plan would have been the best way to go? :rotfl2:

[Leger13]

I'm here and great start Marshay!!

Although I can't give you any advice on the baby aspect of things I can't wait to hear how it all turns out for you. :thumbsup2

You should have a BLT in the BLT :laughing:

[leamom2princesses]

Hi there! I'm subbing! I lurked on your Everything is coming up Roses report. I was just figuring out the boards then. :rotfl: Congratulations on your beautiful new addition. :goodvibes

My youngest is 3.5 now but we took her to WDW at 8 mos, 20 mos, 2.5 and starting this weekend at 3.5. I found it to be very easy at 8 mos. She was happy just looking at people and all the wonderful colors. Like you said though all children are different. Luckily my youngest is low maintenance-always has been. The time of year that you are going should be nice because the temps should be mild. We went Memorial Day week in May-it was HOT.

Can't wait to read all you have in store!

[Marshay]

I'm here and great start Marshay!!

Although I can't give you any advice on the baby aspect of things I can't wait to hear how it all turns out for you. :thumbsup2

You should have a BLT in the BLT :laughing:

Hey, if they have a BLT then I will!! Maybe I can get a picture of me eating a BLT in front of the BLT sign!! That would be :laughing: and a great pic for my scrapbook!

Hi there! I'm subbing! I lurked on your Everything is coming up Roses report. I was just figuring out the boards then. :rotfl: Congratulations on your beautiful new addition. :goodvibes

My youngest is 3.5 now but we took her to WDW at 8 mos, 20 mos, 2.5 and starting this weekend at 3.5. I found it to be very easy at 8 mos. She was happy just looking at people and all the wonderful colors. Like you said though all children are different. Luckily my youngest is low maintenance-always has been. The time of year that you are going should be nice because the temps should be mild. We went Memorial Day week in May-it was HOT.

Can't wait to read all you have in store!

Well Hello!! I'm so glad you came out of your lurkdom! It's funny b/c I look at the view count on my threads and then compare to the posts and gotta think that there are lots of lurkers out there.

When I first joined I was so scared to make my first posts too but eventually just joined in.

That's good to know about your 8 month looking all around and stuff. So far Elie is really low key, too, so I'm hoping that as long as we don't 'go commando', and just take it easy, that we'll be alright.

Yeah, going in late May/Summer with an baby would not be that fun. Elie is already getting so hot in her car seat and it hasn't been that hot around here.

I just looked up the average temp for Orlando in November:

High 79
Low 59

This sounds delightful to me!

[Marshay]

OH Leamom: Have an absolutely wonderful vacation!! I just re-read that you leave this weekend. Woo Hoo!!

My parents are at Boardwalk Villas right now and go over to Beach Club Villas next week. They said the weather is warm to hot but a nice breeze. They don't think it's that crowded -- some rides were 5-10 minute waits and other like TT and TSM were 30-45 minutes.

[Trentmom]

I'm definitely considering it. We are still hoping to do some Table Service though. I'll go ahead and make ressies when I can and I'll just have to cancel them if we don't use them.

The more I think of it, the more I think we'll just do OOP. And of course I'll save my receipts and then compare to the three different plans.

Hmm, I see a trivia question for my TR already -- which dining plan would have been the best way to go? :rotfl2:


You are too funny..


decisions, decisions :rotfl2:

I did enjoy your trivia questions on your last report...will be looking forward to more :thumbsup2

[Leger13]

Hey, if they have a BLT then I will!! Maybe I can get a picture of me eating a BLT in front of the BLT sign!! That would be :laughing: and a great pic for my scrapbook!


:lmao::lmao:heck yeah that would be an awesome picture!!!! :thumbsup2

[leamom2princesses]

OH Leamom: Have an absolutely wonderful vacation!! I just re-read that you leave this weekend. Woo Hoo!!

My parents are at Boardwalk Villas right now and go over to Beach Club Villas next week. They said the weather is warm to hot but a nice breeze. They don't think it's that crowded -- some rides were 5-10 minute waits and other like TT and TSM were 30-45 minutes. Thanks for the info! Looks like we will be there the same time as your folks. I'm so excited to go-the time is dragging. :laughing: The idea of short lines makes me really, really happy. UG has been showing 8's and 9's for next week. :scared1:

BTW, your trip report was the first I read and what got me hooked on the boards. I loved the airplane book you made. Inspired me to make some books for my girls. Thanks for the idea! You are so creative. :goodvibes I'm hoping your PTR will help with the post Disney depression.

[betsywdw]

Yes, I plan to give my pre-BLT thoughts and definitely will do so afterwards.

Oh, so you took an 8 month old to WDW? I need to know EVERYTHING. I'm wondering if it makes sense to do the dining plan or not...I'm figuring that an 8 month's old schedule will make it difficult to enjoy the dinner (sit-down at TS), so maybe we should just skip it.

Also curious how scared she may be of the noises, dark, etc. I know all babies are different but any advice would be greatly appreciated.

That was the one trip that I basically had set in my head to not go well. Turns out it was our best trip we have had! It was so good that DH decided to join DVC on that trip (after many years of begging from me!).

Honestly, there was nothing I can really put my finger on to say that we did other than follow her lead. We would get up early since that was her normal pattern and go to the parks and usually stay until after lunch then go back for a nap. Maybe swim in the late afternoon and then head back out to do whatever we wanted. We just didn't push her. It was a VERY different trip because we barely did any of our regular things but we still had the most awesome trip. She loved the characters so we did a few of the meals. We also met as many as we could the different meet n greets. DH and I had never really had a lot of character interaction at that point so it was a new thing for us too.

As a previous poster said, there are so many things to observe at Disney, I'm sure it will keep her occupied just watching and observing everything. I bet she will have a blast!

[Tat2ddisneymom]

Whoops, I'm slacking. I found you.:goodvibes

[Marshay]

You are too funny..

decisions, decisions :rotfl2:

I did enjoy your trivia questions on your last report...will be looking forward to more :thumbsup2

Deal! And I still owe Mickey Ice Cream bars to those who answer all trivia questions correctly! We just got to be at WDW at the same time...

Thanks for the info! Looks like we will be there the same time as your folks. I'm so excited to go-the time is dragging. :laughing: The idea of short lines makes me really, really happy. UG has been showing 8's and 9's for next week. :scared1:

BTW, your trip report was the first I read and what got me hooked on the boards. I loved the airplane book you made. Inspired me to make some books for my girls. Thanks for the idea! You are so creative. :goodvibes I'm hoping your PTR will help with the post Disney depression.

Hey, your trip is nearly here!! :banana:

Thanks for the compliments on the airplane book...it was a lot of fun to do and I think I'll just update that and for our next trip and do a small autograph book.

Not to brag (TOO MUCH :rotfl:) but did you also see the Disney ABC book? That was fun to do as well.

If you have a link to your books, I'd love to see them. I love to get ideas from others.

That was the one trip that I basically had set in my head to not go well. Turns out it was our best trip we have had! It was so good that DH decided to join DVC on that trip (after many years of begging from me!).

Honestly, there was nothing I can really put my finger on to say that we did other than follow her lead. We would get up early since that was her normal pattern and go to the parks and usually stay until after lunch then go back for a nap. Maybe swim in the late afternoon and then head back out to do whatever we wanted. We just didn't push her. It was a VERY different trip because we barely did any of our regular things but we still had the most awesome trip. She loved the characters so we did a few of the meals. We also met as many as we could the different meet n greets. DH and I had never really had a lot of character interaction at that point so it was a new thing for us too.

As a previous poster said, there are so many things to observe at Disney, I'm sure it will keep her occupied just watching and observing everything. I bet she will have a blast!

Yes, since we are planning to get an AP again, I always feel so much more relaxed with it. And this trip will definitely be going at baby's speed.

Although I also see DH and I each taking a kid and doing something that they can enjoy.

Whoops, I'm slacking. I found you.:goodvibes

Yeah! You made it!

[Marshay]

The main reason for taking this trip (besides just having fun at Disney, of course!) is to check out Bay Lake Tower. It is scheduled to open on Aug 4th so we'll be getting there about 3 months after it opens.

Hopefully, this is enough time to get all the "kinks" out and the resort will run smoothly.

My thoughts on BLT, prior to experiencing:

1. The ability to walk to MK is an AWESOME perk. This is truly the highlight for staying at BLT. No having to fold up a stroller. No waiting for a bus or driving to the TTC and then getting on yet another vehicle to get to the MK.

2. Playing devil's advocate: Will the walk from door to door (BLT room to MK entrance) become a hassle? You still have to negotiate the hallways, elevators, cross-over bridge, more hallways, more elevators, the parking lot, the road, pass the bus stops and boats to the entrance...

3. The room decor is rather UGLY. Most people who have seen the room in photos believe that Disney dropped the ball on the design/decor of the room. However, those who have seen this in person, say that the pictures don't do it justice and it is nice. We'll see.

4. The prime location at BLT is to get a Magic Kingdom view. Next is a Lake view. We are in a standard view which basically means overlooking a parking lot. Will the standard view be good enough?

When we go to Animal Kingdom Villas, we love having the savanna view to watch all the Watusi, Zebras and Giraffes. What about watching the Odysseys, Camrys and Cherokees??

5. Will we regret not having a car? Is Magical Express all that magical??

The last 4-5 trips or so, we've gotten a rental car and it was wonderful. We like to visit the restaurants at the resorts, we like to go to Wal-mart for essentials and groceries and I don't like waiting in line. I actually do like driving and it's nice to pack some extras like snacks, food, change of clothes, water stuff (ponchos, umbrellas, etc) if we need them.

6. If you don't get your own MK view at BLT, then you can go to the BLT Lounge to see the fireworks along with the piped in music. However, since there are more people who won't have MK view then will be allowed in the lounge, I'm wondering how crowded this will be. Will there be plenty of chairs or will it be SRO? If SRO, will there be a special place so the kids can see the fireworks?

I wonder if this is just a room or if there will be any amenities there like food or drinks to purchase.

7. Disney's newest DVCs are changing up the 1BR. They are now sleeping up to 5 (one bed, one sofa bed and one sleep chair). They are also putting in a 2nd bathroom in the 1BR. I'm sure we will come to love the 2nd bathroom. It will certainly make getting ready easier in the mornings and after swimming in the pool.

8. Amenities: BLT is going to have its own pool and slide. I'm hoping that we'll get a chance to use this...however, weather in November can start to get cool, and even if the pool is heated, it can be a long, cold walk back to your room. So we'll definitely pack a swimsuit and at least walk around the pool area.

Also BLT has all the water sports and beach area that the Contemporary Resort has, so I definitely see those "water mice" in our future!

[Leger13]

I'll be curious to see how it all turns out. I've never stayed at a resort while it's still in it's first few months of operation. I really hope they work out the kinks (if their are any). And I hope that if the rooms are ugly that the comfort of the beds make up for it. :goodvibes

[Marshay]

I'll be curious to see how it all turns out. I've never stayed at a resort while it's still in it's first few months of operation. I really hope they work out the kinks (if their are any). And I hope that if the rooms are ugly that the comfort of the beds make up for it. :goodvibes

yeah, the beds should be good...not too many will have used them.

We did stay at AKV the month that it opened and everything was fine so I'm not expecting any kinks, to be honest.

[Leger13]

yeah, the beds should be good...not too many will have used them.

We did stay at AKV the month that it opened and everything was fine so I'm not expecting any kinks, to be honest.

yes very true

oh that's good :) So there is hope. :goodvibes

[Tat2ddisneymom]

My thoughts...yes you will regret not having a car. Disney transportation is not all its cracked up to be. But you know what they say about opinions.

[Marshay]

My thoughts...yes you will regret not having a car. Disney transportation is not all its cracked up to be. But you know what they say about opinions.

I agree with yours already! But this trip is supposed to be a cheap one for us -- no dining plan, no rental car, no special tours, etc.

And if we hate Disney transportation that much, then we'll know not to ever do it again!

[Tat2ddisneymom]

I agree with yours already! But this trip is supposed to be a cheap one for us -- no dining plan, no rental car, no special tours, etc.

And if we hate Disney transportation that much, then we'll know not to ever do it again!

Well, here's the way I see it, and again, it's only my opinion. I've done it with and without a car. I'll NEVER do it without a car again. To have to rely on Disney transportation to take you everywhere you need to be is ridiculous. You have ADRs you need to get to and you have to wait and wait for a bus that never seems to come. Add to that the fact that you have a stroller that you need to tote along with you and that makes it more of a hassle. It really seems to have gone downhill over the last few years. I mean it is okay if you just take it once in awhile for a change of pace if you're sick of driving. But to have to do it all the time is such a waste of time and energy.

[Leger13]

Well, here's the way I see it, and again, it's only my opinion. I've done it with and without a car. I'll NEVER do it without a car again. To have to rely on Disney transportation to take you everywhere you need to be is ridiculous. You have ADRs you need to get to and you have to wait and wait for a bus that never seems to come. Add to that the fact that you have a stroller that you need to tote along with you and that makes it more of a hassle. It really seems to have gone downhill over the last few years. I mean it is okay if you just take it once in awhile for a change of pace if you're sick of driving. But to have to do it all the time is such a waste of time and energy.

I think the reason Disney transportation seems to have gone down hill in the last few years is because they did away with a lot of the buses they had running in previous years. A bus driver in '07 told us that Disney was doing that to cut costs. It totally sucks and we haven't used the Disney transportation since then.

[Marshay]

Well, here's the way I see it, and again, it's only my opinion. I've done it with and without a car. I'll NEVER do it without a car again. To have to rely on Disney transportation to take you everywhere you need to be is ridiculous. You have ADRs you need to get to and you have to wait and wait for a bus that never seems to come. Add to that the fact that you have a stroller that you need to tote along with you and that makes it more of a hassle. It really seems to have gone downhill over the last few years. I mean it is okay if you just take it once in awhile for a change of pace if you're sick of driving. But to have to do it all the time is such a waste of time and energy.

I think the reason Disney transportation seems to have gone down hill in the last few years is because they did away with a lot of the buses they had running in previous years. A bus driver in '07 told us that Disney was doing that to cut costs. It totally sucks and we haven't used the Disney transportation since then.

Well, since we'll only need the bus for DHS and AK (and we may not even go to AK), maybe we'll be ok. We can walk to MK and monorail to epcot and I think those are the two parks we'll be at most of the time.

The last time I took a Disney bus was to go to Pleasure Island since we planned to drink...and that was about 6 years ago...i'm sorry to hear that cuts have made the waiting worse. You'd think Disney would want to run more busses to get everyone into the park sooner, so they can spend their money!

[Leger13]

Well, since we'll only need the bus for DHS and AK (and we may not even go to AK), maybe we'll be ok. We can walk to MK and monorail to epcot and I think those are the two parks we'll be at most of the time.

The last time I took a Disney bus was to go to Pleasure Island since we planned to drink...and that was about 6 years ago...i'm sorry to hear that cuts have made the waiting worse. You'd think Disney would want to run more busses to get everyone into the park sooner, so they can spend their money!

Yeah you should be fine. And if you're not, you can always take a taxi if you really don't want to deal with the buses.

[Marshay]

Yeah you should be fine. And if you're not, you can always take a taxi if you really don't want to deal with the buses.

Good idea! I need to remember that.:thumbsup2

[Leger13]

Good idea! I need to remember that.:thumbsup2

Thank ya :goodvibes Glad I could help! I know those Taxi's are everywhere. Especially down at DTD. They wait for all the alcoholics to need a ride :rotfl: I also know they sit in the valet area of the deluxe resorts too. I see them there every time I go to visit/drool over what I haven't experienced yet :rolleyes:

[Trentmom]

I will be curious to see how it all pans out

I know I am in the minority here, but I never had a major problem with the buses.

Like you said, you will have walking access to MK and then can hop monorail to Epcot

That only leaves DHS and AK, if you even go to them

so, I think u will be fine on this trip:goodvibes

[Marshay]

Thank ya :goodvibes Glad I could help! I know those Taxi's are everywhere. Especially down at DTD. They wait for all the alcoholics to need a ride :rotfl: I also know they sit in the valet area of the deluxe resorts too. I see them there every time I go to visit/drool over what I haven't experienced yet :rolleyes:

"YET" being the key word! :goodvibes

[Marshay]

I will be curious to see how it all pans out

I know I am in the minority here, but I never had a major problem with the buses.

Like you said, you will have walking access to MK and then can hop monorail to Epcot

That only leaves DHS and AK, if you even go to them

so, I think u will be fine on this trip:goodvibes

This is good to know! I forget...do you still take a stroller to the parks? I know it'll be a lot easier once we don't have to drag that around anymore.

Speaking of strollers, we need to decide if we are taking one or two strollers. Obviously Elie will need a stroller at 8 months but even Rae who will be 4 in Nov will most likely need one too if we don't want her to be cranky and tired of walking.

We have a single jogging stroller and a single McLaren...I wonder if we should bring both of them...I also see on the budget boards that there are stroller swaps that you can participate in for free...this might be something to consider, too...

Looks like another thing to add to the research!

[Leger13]

"YET" being the key word! :goodvibes

haha you got that right :)

This is good to know! I forget...do you still take a stroller to the parks? I know it'll be a lot easier once we don't have to drag that around anymore.

Speaking of strollers, we need to decide if we are taking one or two strollers. Obviously Elie will need a stroller at 8 months but even Rae who will be 4 in Nov will most likely need one too if we don't want her to be cranky and tired of walking.

We have a single jogging stroller and a single McLaren...I wonder if we should bring both of them...I also see on the budget boards that there are stroller swaps that you can participate in for free...this might be something to consider, too...

Looks like another thing to add to the research!

okay I don't know much about strollers but I was thinking, would you be able to carry Elie around in one of those slings/backpack (I have NO idea what it's called) type things?? Maybe if you can do that you can just take one stroller and let the girls take turns in it. Or, I know it's huge, but maybe get a double stroller. Then when they both want to be in it it is possible and when DD3 is not in it Elie will have a nice big stroller to stretch out in when she wants to take a nap.

I have seen the stroller swaps too. That's another great thing to consider. Only thing I would be worried about there are germs :scared: but you can just give it a good once over with some lysol wipes or something like that and be good to go. :thumbsup2

[Marshay]

haha you got that right :)
okay I don't know much about strollers but I was thinking, would you be able to carry Elie around in one of those slings/backpack (I have NO idea what it's called) type things?? Maybe if you can do that you can just take one stroller and let the girls take turns in it. Or, I know it's huge, but maybe get a double stroller. Then when they both want to be in it it is possible and when DD3 is not in it Elie will have a nice big stroller to stretch out in when she wants to take a nap.

I have seen the stroller swaps too. That's another great thing to consider. Only thing I would be worried about there are germs :scared: but you can just give it a good once over with some lysol wipes or something like that and be good to go. :thumbsup2

Yep, we have a Baby Bjorn and it was great with our first DD but she was only 3 months when we took her to WDW. I'm worried about strapping an 8 month old to us and walking around for a while.

I do have one of those Maya wrap slings, but I can't get Elie to use it. She just cries so I must be doing something wrong. The Bjorn is better.

But yes, your idea of one stroller and sling makes sense but DH already said he doesn't want to rely on the sling/bjorn for transpo...that sort of thing is better for just waiting in lines...not hiking all the way around Epcot.

Germs may be an issue...honestly, I wasn't even thinking of that...but a good Clorox/Lysol wipe should do wonders...probably more germs from playing on the ground than sitting in a stroller, ya know?

[Leger13]

Yep, we have a Baby Bjorn and it was great with our first DD but she was only 3 months when we took her to WDW. I'm worried about strapping an 8 month old to us and walking around for a while.

I do have one of those Maya wrap slings, but I can't get Elie to use it. She just cries so I must be doing something wrong. The Bjorn is better.

But yes, your idea of one stroller and sling makes sense but DH already said he doesn't want to rely on the sling/bjorn for transpo...that sort of thing is better for just waiting in lines...not hiking all the way around Epcot.

Germs may be an issue...honestly, I wasn't even thinking of that...but a good Clorox/Lysol wipe should do wonders...probably more germs from playing on the ground than sitting in a stroller, ya know?

Ah gotcha. Well, like I said, I don't know anything about strollers or the slings or anything like that :confused3 but just thought I'd put down my thoughts.

I hope you guys can get the stroller thing figured out. Sorry I can't be as much help to you on this as you have been to me on DVC

[Leger13]

Hi Marsha. I found this for you http://www.wdwinfo.com/Photos/Bay-Lake-Tower/index.htm

That should at least settle your fears on what the BLT rooms look like. I think it's nice :thumbsup2

[Marshay]

Hi Marsha. I found this for you http://www.wdwinfo.com/Photos/Bay-Lake-Tower/index.htm

That should at least settle your fears on what the BLT rooms look like. I think it's nice :thumbsup2

Thanks for the pics...I had seen some before...I guess I just think it still looks 70s-ish...those yellow stools just don't cut it for me. Wish there were more blues and greens...

But looking at these pics definitely makes me more excited to be there!!

[Leger13]

Thanks for the pics...I had seen some before...I guess I just think it still looks 70s-ish...those yellow stools just don't cut it for me. Wish there were more blues and greens...

But looking at these pics definitely makes me more excited to be there!!

yeah i hear you there but I think those colors are making a come back in a big way unfortunately.

Good glad I could help get you more excited :goodvibes

[Trentmom]

This is good to know! I forget...do you still take a stroller to the parks? I know it'll be a lot easier once we don't have to drag that around anymore.

Speaking of strollers, we need to decide if we are taking one or two strollers. Obviously Elie will need a stroller at 8 months but even Rae who will be 4 in Nov will most likely need one too if we don't want her to be cranky and tired of walking.

We have a single jogging stroller and a single McLaren...I wonder if we should bring both of them...I also see on the budget boards that there are stroller swaps that you can participate in for free...this might be something to consider, too...

Looks like another thing to add to the research!

We bought one at a yard sale(QM Did) for 5 bucks and used it at parks. Without it, would have been a nightmare. Even though Trent does not need one at home anymore, that is just too much walking for little legs

On our last night there, we left it at MGM.....it was soaked from rain, but once it dried off, it would be fine for another person to use.

I think they take any abandoned strollers and sell them at Cast member sales.

Renting a stroller there is outrageous now and definitely a better idea to bring one from home

I would bring a double since you have two and one is still little. If DD #1 feels like walking, you have somewhere to put your bags for awhile, give your hubby a rest:goodvibes

[Marshay]

We bought one at a yard sale(QM Did) for 5 bucks and used it at parks. Without it, would have been a nightmare. Even though Trent does not need one at home anymore, that is just too much walking for little legs

On our last night there, we left it at MGM.....it was soaked from rain, but once it dried off, it would be fine for another person to use.

I think they take any abandoned strollers and sell them at Cast member sales.

Renting a stroller there is outrageous now and definitely a better idea to bring one from home

I would bring a double since you have two and one is still little. If DD #1 feels like walking, you have somewhere to put your bags for awhile, give your hubby a rest:goodvibes


Thanks for the advice. So we will definitely plan on having a stroller for each girl or joining a swap for a double-stroller. I found there are 5 double-stroller swaps on the DIS so just need to see which one would work best for us!

[Trentmom]

Thanks for the advice. So we will definitely plan on having a stroller for each girl or joining a swap for a double-stroller. I found there are 5 double-stroller swaps on the DIS so just need to see which one would work best for us!

No problem

That is awesome. Hope you can find a good one for ya:goodvibes

[Circusgirl]

I'm definitely considering it. We are still hoping to do some Table Service though. I'll go ahead and make ressies when I can and I'll just have to cancel them if we don't use them.

The more I think of it, the more I think we'll just do OOP. And of course I'll save my receipts and then compare to the three different plans.

Hmm, I see a trivia question for my TR already -- which dining plan would have been the best way to go? :rotfl2:

I'm so glad you're going back! It's good to be back to the pleasure of your reporting.

It makes sense to have ADRs for your high points. You will undoubtedly change your schedule a number of times depending on how the girls are doing but then you can pick and choose your moments. The Tables in Wonderland card (and its predecessor the DDE card) worked really well for me. The card more than pays for itself, and the valet parking benefit rocks my world at the end of a long day of walking. When I calculate out the choices for a solo trip, getting a really good room discount and using the TIW card work out the best financially.

[Marshay]

I'm so glad you're going back! It's good to be back to the pleasure of your reporting.

It makes sense to have ADRs for your high points. You will undoubtedly change your schedule a number of times depending on how the girls are doing but then you can pick and choose your moments. The Tables in Wonderland card (and its predecessor the DDE card) worked really well for me. The card more than pays for itself, and the valet parking benefit rocks my world at the end of a long day of walking. When I calculate out the choices for a solo trip, getting a really good room discount and using the TIW card work out the best financially.


Yeah! You made it!! So glad.

If I knew for sure that we would be doing a TS each day, I would totally get the TIW card...since we'll be going back in July next year with my family, it would definitely pay for itself.

But I'd hate to pay for the card only to do all CS and my family already said that they plan to cook a lot of meals next year since they can't afford to eat out. So we might be joining them, too.

Decisions, decisions....

[Marshay]

Since our trip is still many months away, there is not much I'm planning right now.

I made a list of attractions in each park that I want to do (will post later) and also the TS/CS and shows I'd like to go to. Definitely have to narrow down this list.

I made a note on my calendar of when I can make my ADRs. I also wrote down the date when Southwest is supposed to come out with their November airfares.

I need to keep alert on DIS in case there is a leak as to when WDW will raise their ticket prices. Two years ago we caught this and were able to purchase our Annual Pass at the cheaper price. I'm hoping to do the same again this year.

On a personal note, I just purchased tickets to American Idol's concert tour in DC as a surprise "date night" for my DH and I. We've been watching all the shows this year (a first for my DH!) so I thought it might be a nice surprise to actually go to the concert. This would be only my 2nd BIG concert in my life...the first being the Rolling Stones. I won tickets to see them!

[Marshay]

Lastly, I'm in a dilemma.

I heard that WDW is raising their prices for BLT on June 15th. We definitely plan to get more points and were seriously considering BLT. However, as I stated on here, we were hoping to actually stay there before we bought.

Sooooo, I'm looking at our financial situation to see if we can buy early. I actually called my guide today just to see what the incentives are.

We could really use 50 pts ... that would allow us to get a 1BR in summer every year for 8 nights at most resorts when we combine all our pts together.

If we bank and borrow the 50, we could stay 5 days in summer at BLT with an 11month booking advantage.

What to do...what to do...

[Tat2ddisneymom]

Only your second concert? Girl, what are we gonna do with you?

I don't understand the DVC stuff. Probably because I haven't read up on it. But I guess if it saves you money in the long run, then go for it.

[Marshay]

Only your second concert? Girl, what are we gonna do with you?

I don't understand the DVC stuff. Probably because I haven't read up on it. But I guess if it saves you money in the long run, then go for it.

yeah, I definitely thought of you and all the concerts you go to when I wrote that!! :goodvibes I figure you'd have something to say.:rotfl:

I was soooo super shocked at the price though. :scared1: The tickets were more than I thought considering we are up in the nosebleed section ... and then TicketMaster tacked on $35 in fees -- and I chose the free shipping!

But since I got my SIL to babysit for us, I decided to go ahead and get the tickets. Now how to surprise the DH...

[Trentmom]

Since our trip is still many months away, there is not much I'm planning right now.

I made a list of attractions in each park that I want to do (will post later) and also the TS/CS and shows I'd like to go to. Definitely have to narrow down this list.

I made a note on my calendar of when I can make my ADRs. I also wrote down the date when Southwest is supposed to come out with their November airfares.

I need to keep alert on DIS in case there is a leak as to when WDW will raise their ticket prices. Two years ago we caught this and were able to purchase our Annual Pass at the cheaper price. I'm hoping to do the same again this year.

On a personal note, I just purchased tickets to American Idol's concert tour in DC as a surprise "date night" for my DH and I. We've been watching all the shows this year (a first for my DH!) so I thought it might be a nice surprise to actually go to the concert. This would be only my 2nd BIG concert in my life...the first being the Rolling Stones. I won tickets to see them!

Can't wait to see your must do list and restaurants list

I did a bit of googling and I would have to say make sure you buy your APs before first Sunday in August :rolleyes1


That is so awesome about American Idol. I hope you both have a blast :lovestruc

[Circusgirl]

Since our trip is still many months away, there is not much I'm planning right now.

I made a list of attractions in each park that I want to do (will post later) and also the TS/CS and shows I'd like to go to. Definitely have to narrow down this list.

I made a note on my calendar of when I can make my ADRs. I also wrote down the date when Southwest is supposed to come out with their November airfares.

I need to keep alert on DIS in case there is a leak as to when WDW will raise their ticket prices. Two years ago we caught this and were able to purchase our Annual Pass at the cheaper price. I'm hoping to do the same again this year.

On a personal note, I just purchased tickets to American Idol's concert tour in DC as a surprise "date night" for my DH and I. We've been watching all the shows this year (a first for my DH!) so I thought it might be a nice surprise to actually go to the concert. This would be only my 2nd BIG concert in my life...the first being the Rolling Stones. I won tickets to see them!

Ah, the happy days of pre-planning! I am always surprised when I make my lists at how much more I want to do than there is actually time for. It's good to start mulling it over early.

Isn't it fun lying in wait for the best deals!

Great surprise! That will be a fantastic date night. What are you going to wear?

Lastly, I'm in a dilemma.

I heard that WDW is raising their prices for BLT on June 15th. We definitely plan to get more points and were seriously considering BLT. However, as I stated on here, we were hoping to actually stay there before we bought.

Sooooo, I'm looking at our financial situation to see if we can buy early. I actually called my guide today just to see what the incentives are.

We could really use 50 pts ... that would allow us to get a 1BR in summer every year for 8 nights at most resorts when we combine all our pts together.

If we bank and borrow the 50, we could stay 5 days in summer at BLT with an 11month booking advantage.

What to do...what to do...

I'm sure there is a special branch of Disney math for DVC. :thumbsup2 It seems like BLT would be a fantastic choice for your additional points. (Which of course you should buy.)

[Marshay]

Can't wait to see your must do list and restaurants list

I did a bit of googling and I would have to say make sure you buy your APs before first Sunday in August :rolleyes1


That is so awesome about American Idol. I hope you both have a blast :lovestruc


re: the tickets -- thanks!! I thought I remembered it was sometime in August that they increased...

The only bad thing about AI is that we are now in nosebleed section since I waited so long to purchase...

[Marshay]

Ah, the happy days of pre-planning! I am always surprised when I make my lists at how much more I want to do than there is actually time for. It's good to start mulling it over early.

Isn't it fun lying in wait for the best deals!

Great surprise! That will be a fantastic date night. What are you going to wear?

I'm sure there is a special branch of Disney math for DVC. :thumbsup2 It seems like BLT would be a fantastic choice for your additional points. (Which of course you should buy.)

Yes! I agree -- way too many things to do and see. I have "those friends" who say, "I'm sure we'll go to Disney one time...but that will be enough."

Wear?? You mean I have to plan what to wear to the concert?!? Oh, I've become such a mommy...more concerned about my girls then myself.

But you are right...I should work on getting a cool outfit for the concert...suggestions welcome from you all!!;)

[Marshay]

re: BLT...yeah, that special Disney math is working on me :rotfl2:

I'm thinking that we could do 50 pts ...

We were lucky to get a tax rebate this year so that should cover a part of it...and DD doesn't have preschool during the summer, so that would save us some $$...

Hmmm...

[Marshay]

A small update ...

I was able to get into a Double Stroller Swap on the DIS for our November trip. :banana:

We'll still bring one of our own strollers along to have help at the airports but this way we'll only have one stroller in the park. ... and as someone said on here, if DD3 doesn't need it then we'll just have more room to put our "stuff".

[Marshay]

My parents were able to tour the BLT models and they said the BLT 1BR is fantastic -- very large, lots of counterspace/tables, double shower sprayers, two full bathrooms, etc.

They did not like the colors at all but said the 1BR was "phenomenal".

Now the Studio completely turned them off. They said the bathroom section that has the toilet does not have the sink. And in fact you have to walk down a short hall, around a corner to get to the sink. Then the kitchen area and the bathroom sink are right next to each other, sort of like a galley kitchen.

This doesn't make sense at all...why would you have to walk so much with dirty hands? Wouldn't you want to reach a sink within just a few feet?:confused:

[Trentmom]

re: the tickets -- thanks!! I thought I remembered it was sometime in August that they increased...

The only bad thing about AI is that we are now in nosebleed section since I waited so long to purchase...

No problem:goodvibes

Aww that stinks..but am sure it will still be fun:goodvibes

Yes! I agree -- way too many things to do and see. I have "those friends" who say, "I'm sure we'll go to Disney one time...but that will be enough."

Wear?? You mean I have to plan what to wear to the concert?!? Oh, I've become such a mommy...more concerned about my girls then myself.

But you are right...I should work on getting a cool outfit for the concert...suggestions welcome from you all!!;)


I would wear nice pair of jeans and a form fitting top, ya know, like we used to do when we were teenagers :laughing: Gotta look hot for ya man :love:

[Trentmom]

A small update ...

I was able to get into a Double Stroller Swap on the DIS for our November trip. :banana:

We'll still bring one of our own strollers along to have help at the airports but this way we'll only have one stroller in the park. ... and as someone said on here, if DD3 doesn't need it then we'll just have more room to put our "stuff".

That's great. Glad you got it all worked out :thumbsup2

My parents were able to tour the BLT models and they said the BLT 1BR is fantastic -- very large, lots of counterspace/tables, double shower sprayers, two full bathrooms, etc.

They did not like the colors at all but said the 1BR was "phenomenal".

Now the Studio completely turned them off. They said the bathroom section that has the toilet does not have the sink. And in fact you have to walk down a short hall, around a corner to get to the sink. Then the kitchen area and the bathroom sink are right next to each other, sort of like a galley kitchen.

This doesn't make sense at all...why would you have to walk so much with dirty hands? Wouldn't you want to reach a sink within just a few feet?:confused:

That is cool they got to see it. Did they take any pics they can share with you so we can see :3dglasses

That does sounds very strange about the sinks :confused3

[rentayenta]

:faint: You are going again? :woohoo: :yay: And congrats on the new addition of your beautiful baby! :)




Hey sharky, love the tree in your siggy! :rotfl2:

[Marshay]

No problem:goodvibes

Aww that stinks..but am sure it will still be fun:goodvibes

I would wear nice pair of jeans and a form fitting top, ya know, like we used to do when we were teenagers :laughing: Gotta look hot for ya man :love:

Jeans and sexy top -- that I can do!!

That's great. Glad you got it all worked out :thumbsup2

That is cool they got to see it. Did they take any pics they can share with you so we can see :3dglasses

That does sounds very strange about the sinks :confused3

Nope, they didn't take pics so I'll go check them out on-line sometime...

[Marshay]

:faint: You are going again? :woohoo: :yay: And congrats on the new addition of your beautiful baby! :)

Hey sharky, love the tree in your siggy! :rotfl2:

Thanks re: baby. We like her so I think we'll keep her :lmao:

Yes, we are going again -- this is what happens to you when you buy DVC. We were originally going to skip this year to save points but ...

[Trentmom]

:faint: You are going again? :woohoo: :yay: And congrats on the new addition of your beautiful baby! :)




Hey sharky, love the tree in your siggy! :rotfl2:

Hey Renta

I love me some Christmas...could not bear to part with my tree :laughing:

Jeans and sexy top -- that I can do!!



Nope, they didn't take pics so I'll go check them out on-line sometime...


For sure...You can rock it out


I love saying that..have no idea why

sometimes Trent says it now.....think I say it too much :lmao:

[Circusgirl]

That's great that you were able to arrange a stroller swap!

Jeans and a sexy top sounds just right! If you already have the makings of the outfit, maybe you can splurge on some new shoes!

I'm glad that the 1 Bdr unit at BLT sounds comfortable and well designed. It is odd about the studio. Since they were starting from scratch it wasn't like they were constrained by a previous room size or configuration...

[Marshay]

For sure...You can rock it out


I love saying that..have no idea why

sometimes Trent says it now.....think I say it too much :lmao:


Well, it would be an appropriate saying for a rock concert:lmao:

[Trentmom]

Well, it would be an appropriate saying for a rock concert:lmao:

Good Point :rockband:

[Leger13]

A small update ...

I was able to get into a Double Stroller Swap on the DIS for our November trip. :banana:

We'll still bring one of our own strollers along to have help at the airports but this way we'll only have one stroller in the park. ... and as someone said on here, if DD3 doesn't need it then we'll just have more room to put our "stuff".

Yay glad you got that all straightened out

My parents were able to tour the BLT models and they said the BLT 1BR is fantastic -- very large, lots of counterspace/tables, double shower sprayers, two full bathrooms, etc.

They did not like the colors at all but said the 1BR was "phenomenal".

Now the Studio completely turned them off. They said the bathroom section that has the toilet does not have the sink. And in fact you have to walk down a short hall, around a corner to get to the sink. Then the kitchen area and the bathroom sink are right next to each other, sort of like a galley kitchen.

This doesn't make sense at all...why would you have to walk so much with dirty hands? Wouldn't you want to reach a sink within just a few feet?:confused:

that does sound weird about the studio. Glad the 1BR sounds nice tho. We didn't get to do our DVC tour this time. There was just not enough time. We'll have to schedule it for when we are there in December but I'm pretty certain we'll buy into BLT. It looks amazing just from the outside and I love the bridge that connects it to the contemporary :thumbsup2:thumbsup2

[Tat2ddisneymom]

Well, it would be an appropriate saying for a rock concert:lmao:

Good Point :rockband:
:sad2::sad2: to you both.

:rotfl2::rotfl2:

[Marshay]

Yay glad you got that all straightened out



that does sound weird about the studio. Glad the 1BR sounds nice tho. We didn't get to do our DVC tour this time. There was just not enough time. We'll have to schedule it for when we are there in December but I'm pretty certain we'll buy into BLT. It looks amazing just from the outside and I love the bridge that connects it to the contemporary :thumbsup2:thumbsup2

Oh, too bad you didn't get to do the tour but probably better for you guys to do the tour closer to when you want to purchase.

:sad2::sad2: to you both.

:rotfl2::rotfl2:

Yeah, I know...it's not {really} a rock concert ... ;)

[rentayenta]

Hey Renta

I love me some Christmas...could not bear to part with my tree :laughing:








You are almost half way to Christmas so you'll be the first to sport the tree. :thumbsup2 :rotfl:

[Trentmom]

:sad2::sad2: to you both.

:rotfl2::rotfl2:

You love us:rotfl:

You are almost half way to Christmas so you'll be the first to sport the tree. :thumbsup2 :rotfl:

I know....can't believe almost June already :laughing:



:santa::santa::santa::santa:

[Leger13]

Oh, too bad you didn't get to do the tour but probably better for you guys to do the tour closer to when you want to purchase.

Yeah that's what I was thinking too. Maybe there will be another DVC resort in the works at that point! :goodvibes

[PookieB]

My parents were able to tour the BLT models and they said the BLT 1BR is fantastic -- very large, lots of counterspace/tables, double shower sprayers, two full bathrooms, etc.

They did not like the colors at all but said the 1BR was "phenomenal".

Now the Studio completely turned them off. They said the bathroom section that has the toilet does not have the sink. And in fact you have to walk down a short hall, around a corner to get to the sink. Then the kitchen area and the bathroom sink are right next to each other, sort of like a galley kitchen.

This doesn't make sense at all...why would you have to walk so much with dirty hands? Wouldn't you want to reach a sink within just a few feet?:confused:

Hi there! Wonderful PTR!

I couldn't agree more about the bathroom in the studio.

You have a beautiful baby girl with a beautiful name. Elizabeth is my name. ;)

[Marshay]

Hi there! Wonderful PTR!

I couldn't agree more about the bathroom in the studio.

You have a beautiful baby girl with a beautiful name. Elizabeth is my name. ;)

Hello! Welcome to my PTR.

It does seem very strange to have the studio bathroom sink so far from the toilet...but I haven't heard anyone else complain about this yet...

Yeah, another Elizabeth. Just curious...do you have a nickname? We are still trying to figure out what nickname, if any, to call her.

[PookieB]

Hello! Welcome to my PTR.

It does seem very strange to have the studio bathroom sink so far from the toilet...but I haven't heard anyone else complain about this yet...

Yeah, another Elizabeth. Just curious...do you have a nickname? We are still trying to figure out what nickname, if any, to call her.

I do! My middle name is Ann. So I've always gone by Beth Ann. Elizabeth is when I'm in trouble. "Elizabeth Ann" ... big trouble!:rotfl: GL with a nickname.

[Marshay]

I do! My middle name is Ann. So I've always gone by Beth Ann. Elizabeth is when I'm in trouble. "Elizabeth Ann" ... big trouble!:rotfl: GL with a nickname.

got it!!:goodvibes

[Marshay]

This is for my sister who says she lurks on my TR but doesn't post. C'mon, you got to post now to say how cute your nieces are...

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/2009%20Elizabeth/JPEG029.jpg

[jenna]

Hi Marshay!

Glad you led me over here! The girls are just beautiful!!!!:lovestruc

Can't wait to follow along on your pre-trippie!:goodvibes

[Marshay]

Hi Marshay!

Glad you led me over here! The girls are just beautiful!!!!:lovestruc

Can't wait to follow along on your pre-trippie!:goodvibes

yeah!! thanks for reading along. There is not too much going on right now, so this will be an easy TR to read!

[Marshay]

Ok, on to some fun planning now.

Although I don't think we'll get to Animal Kingdom on this trip, here are the attractions we'll do if we get there.

Of course, any and all suggestions/comments are greatly appreciated...remember we'll have a 4 yo and 8 mo old (which reminds me I need to get a copy of the Unofficial Guide from our Library to see the kid's ratings for each ride).

ANIMAL KINGDOM
============

Priority - Kilimanjaro Safari

Seconds - Nemo or Lion King, TriSpin, Trails

"Go crazy and have fun" - Dinosaur Playground

Adult - Everest, Premeval Whirl

Food - Tusker House (TS), Yak & Yeti or Flame Tree


No plans for the parade at this time unless there is a EMH and we decide to go to the park later in the day.

[Marshay]

DISNEY STUDIOS

Priority - Toy Story Mania, Playhouse Disney

(we were lucky to be able to experience TSM before it opened last year. My DD3 loved it and we definitely want to go again. However, if I remember correctly, Elie would not be able to sit on my lap but would be buckled into the middle seat. I'm not sure how secure this will be for her, esp in the spins...also not sure if the spinning would scare an 8 month old. We may have to Child Swap this.)

Seconds - Muppets (but again, this may be too scary for an 8mo old. DD3 has not done this yet), Little Mermaid

Go crazy and have fun - It's Tough to be a Bug Playground

Food - Sci Fi (?) or Commissary or ???

(I know this gets bad reviews but the atmosphere may be enough to keep an 8 mo old occupied (?) and my DH is totally into the old, bad sci fi movies.)

This parade might be a fun one to do if we are in the park. I doubt we'll get to see Fantasmic this time since it'll be tough to keep 2 small kids occupied for an hour wait.

Beauty & the Beast show, if timing works out.

[Circusgirl]

Ok, on to some fun planning now.

Although I don't think we'll get to Animal Kingdom on this trip, here are the attractions we'll do if we get there.

Of course, any and all suggestions/comments are greatly appreciated...remember we'll have a 4 yo and 8 mo old (which reminds me I need to get a copy of the Unofficial Guide from our Library to see the kid's ratings for each ride).

ANIMAL KINGDOM
============

Priority - Kilimanjaro Safari

Seconds - Nemo or Lion King, TriSpin, Trails

"Go crazy and have fun" - Dinosaur Playground

Adult - Everest, Premeval Whirl

Food - Tusker House (TS), Yak & Yeti or Flame Tree


No plans for the parade at this time unless there is a EMH and we decide to go to the park later in the day.

This is a great plan! The tiger and gorilla trails are also great. (By Trails I was assuming you meant the character trails over at Camp Minnie Mickey.)

DISNEY STUDIOS

Priority - Toy Story Mania, Playhouse Disney

(we were lucky to be able to experience TSM before it opened last year. My DD3 loved it and we definitely want to go again. However, if I remember correctly, Elie would not be able to sit on my lap but would be buckled into the middle seat. I'm not sure how secure this will be for her, esp in the spins...also not sure if the spinning would scare an 8 month old. We may have to Child Swap this.)

Seconds - Muppets (but again, this may be too scary for an 8mo old. DD3 has not done this yet), Little Mermaid

Go crazy and have fun - It's Tough to be a Bug Playground

Food - Sci Fi (?) or Commissary or ???

(I know this gets bad reviews but the atmosphere may be enough to keep an 8 mo old occupied (?) and my DH is totally into the old, bad sci fi movies.)

This parade might be a fun one to do if we are in the park. I doubt we'll get to see Fantasmic this time since it'll be tough to keep 2 small kids occupied for an hour wait.

Beauty & the Beast show, if timing works out.

I had a much better meal at the Sci Fi in September than I expected. Your older daughter will like the part about sitting in the little car and your DH will definitely enjoy all the movie clips, cartoons, coming attractions and ads.

[Leger13]

Ok, on to some fun planning now.

Although I don't think we'll get to Animal Kingdom on this trip, here are the attractions we'll do if we get there.

Of course, any and all suggestions/comments are greatly appreciated...remember we'll have a 4 yo and 8 mo old (which reminds me I need to get a copy of the Unofficial Guide from our Library to see the kid's ratings for each ride).

ANIMAL KINGDOM
============

Priority - Kilimanjaro Safari

Seconds - Nemo or Lion King, TriSpin, Trails

"Go crazy and have fun" - Dinosaur Playground

Adult - Everest, Premeval Whirl

Food - Tusker House (TS), Yak & Yeti or Flame Tree


No plans for the parade at this time unless there is a EMH and we decide to go to the park later in the day.

I dunno anything about AK so I can't help you here.

DISNEY STUDIOS

Priority - Toy Story Mania, Playhouse Disney

(we were lucky to be able to experience TSM before it opened last year. My DD3 loved it and we definitely want to go again. However, if I remember correctly, Elie would not be able to sit on my lap but would be buckled into the middle seat. I'm not sure how secure this will be for her, esp in the spins...also not sure if the spinning would scare an 8 month old. We may have to Child Swap this.)

Seconds - Muppets (but again, this may be too scary for an 8mo old. DD3 has not done this yet), Little Mermaid

Go crazy and have fun - It's Tough to be a Bug Playground

Food - Sci Fi (?) or Commissary or ???

(I know this gets bad reviews but the atmosphere may be enough to keep an 8 mo old occupied (?) and my DH is totally into the old, bad sci fi movies.)

This parade might be a fun one to do if we are in the park. I doubt we'll get to see Fantasmic this time since it'll be tough to keep 2 small kids occupied for an hour wait.

Beauty & the Beast show, if timing works out.

Chris and I LOVE Sci Fi. When you're there you totally should get a Marsha's Martian (see you share your name with the BEST drink EVER!!) :thumbsup2 Since you're still nursing Elie I know you won't really be able to have it but your DH can enjoy it. :thumbsup2

[Marshay]

This is a great plan! The tiger and gorilla trails are also great. (By Trails I was assuming you meant the character trails over at Camp Minnie Mickey.)



I had a much better meal at the Sci Fi in September than I expected. Your older daughter will like the part about sitting in the little car and your DH will definitely enjoy all the movie clips, cartoons, coming attractions and ads.


Actually I meant the animal trails...totally forgot about the Camp Minnie-Mickey thing...yes, I definitely need to put characters on my list for each park.:thumbsup2

I think it was your TR that got me thinking about Sci Fi...

[Marshay]

I dunno anything about AK so I can't help you here.

Chris and I LOVE Sci Fi. When you're there you totally should get a Marsha's Martian (see you share your name with the BEST drink EVER!!) :thumbsup2 Since you're still nursing Elie I know you won't really be able to have it but your DH can enjoy it. :thumbsup2

What? You've never been to AK? I didn't realize that. I actually really do like this park ... esp if you can take the time to relax and see all the animals (if you like that sort of thing).

Maybe they can make a non-alcoholic one for me!

Glad to hear another vote for SciFi! We haven't been here yet and I do like to try new restaurants each trip.

[Marshay]

AK Amendment

My DD3 told me that she wants to do the Dinosaur ride since "she likes Dinosaurs". Hmmm, I'm wondering if this would be too intense for a 4 yo?

I haven't been on since 2003(ish), but I'm remembering that it was very dark, very bumpy and a bit confusing b/c you just zoom through.

I liked it but what age do you think would be appropriate for this?:confused:

[Leger13]

What? You've never been to AK? I didn't realize that. I actually really do like this park ... esp if you can take the time to relax and see all the animals (if you like that sort of thing).

Maybe they can make a non-alcoholic one for me!

Glad to hear another vote for SciFi! We haven't been here yet and I do like to try new restaurants each trip.

I have been to AK. We went for the first time in Sept '07. We did the Safari and the petting zoo and then I got claustrophobic/we were bored so we left and headed back to MK. I'm not big on walking around and staring at animals so it's just not my kind of park. I would like to go back over to AK this year and ride Kali and EE tho.

Well, if they did it would be basically a chocolate shake at that point :laughing:Really the only alcohol that's in it is the Kalua and Baily's but you can't taste it so even with the Kalua in it tastes like a chocolate milk shake which is why I like it so much.

Here's what they have written on the menu for the drink
Marsha's Martian - Chocolate and vanilla shakes, mixed with Bailey's Irish Cream and Kahlua. - $9.50

BTW if you like ribs...the ones at Sci Fi are delicious!! :thumbsup2:thumbsup2

[Marshay]

I have been to AK. We went for the first time in Sept '07. We did the Safari and the petting zoo and then I got claustrophobic/we were bored so we left and headed back to MK. I'm not big on walking around and staring at animals so it's just not my kind of park. I would like to go back over to AK this year and ride Kali and EE tho.

Well, if they did it would be basically a chocolate shake at that point :laughing:Really the only alcohol that's in it is the Kalua and Baily's but you can't taste it so even with the Kalua in it tastes like a chocolate milk shake which is why I like it so much.

Here's what they have written on the menu for the drink
Marsha's Martian - Chocolate and vanilla shakes, mixed with Bailey's Irish Cream and Kahlua. - $9.50

BTW if you like ribs...the ones at Sci Fi are delicious!! :thumbsup2:thumbsup2

Ah, thanks for the info. I'll definitely skip that...I'm not a Baily's/Kahlua kind of gal. But I do love milkshakes!!

[Leger13]

Ah, thanks for the info. I'll definitely skip that...I'm not a Baily's/Kahlua kind of gal. But I do love milkshakes!!

No problem. I love milkshakes too. Maybe you can just get one of those. I bet it's just as good w/o the alcohol :thumbsup2

[Marshay]

We have decided we are not going to buy any points at BLT. Our traveling style is to go a week usually and we cannot afford to buy enough points to go for a week in summertimer at BLT 1BR with 11 months priority -- even if we'd go every 3 years. So we'll just have to use our existing points and hope to get in at 7 months.

I'm disappointed but this is a very practical decision for us. (And after going in Nov, if we really fall in love with it, then we can always reconsider...)

Since we still do need more points for summertime travels in our future, we plan to just add on more points at AKV so we can stay there a full week, with 11 months priority. I'm not sure when this will happen.

I'm hoping either DVC comes out with a really cool incentive at AKV or I'll just go through resale. So now I'm trying to check the resale boards each day to see what's around. When we get serious, I'll contact them to put in our request.

[Leger13]

We have decided we are not going to buy any points at BLT. Our traveling style is to go a week usually and we cannot afford to buy enough points to go for a week in summertimer at BLT 1BR with 11 months priority -- even if we'd go every 3 years. So we'll just have to use our existing points and hope to get in at 7 months.

I'm disappointed but this is a very practical decision for us. (And after going in Nov, if we really fall in love with it, then we can always reconsider...)

Since we still do need more points for summertime travels in our future, we plan to just add on more points at AKV so we can stay there a full week, with 11 months priority. I'm not sure when this will happen.

I'm hoping either DVC comes out with a really cool incentive at AKV or I'll just go through resale. So now I'm trying to check the resale boards each day to see what's around. When we get serious, I'll contact them to put in our request.

bummer on not buying into BLT but :woohoo: for getting more points at AKV!! :thumbsup2:thumbsup2

[Marshay]

EPCOT

Priority - Soarin, Test Track, Nemo, Mexico, Spaceship Earth and Imagination Fountain Family Photo

(For those of you who have followed my past TR, you know that this Family Photo is really important to me. We get one every trip.)

Seconds - Imagination, The Land Boat Ride, Norway

Go Crazy and Have Fun - ?? or Innoventions

I can't recall any playground at Epcot. I know they have some areas where you can play in the water fountains or misters, but in November these may not be practical.

Adult - Mission Space and Shopping in World Showcase, Voices of Liberty

Food - Coral Reef, Germany, Garden Grill, Le Cellier, Sunshine (The Land) or Morrocco CS


Illuminations if we're in Epcot at night.
=================

As you can see, we have lots of stuff to do in Epcot. This is probably my favorite park.

[Circusgirl]

AK Amendment

My DD3 told me that she wants to do the Dinosaur ride since "she likes Dinosaurs". Hmmm, I'm wondering if this would be too intense for a 4 yo?

I haven't been on since 2003(ish), but I'm remembering that it was very dark, very bumpy and a bit confusing b/c you just zoom through.

I liked it but what age do you think would be appropriate for this?:confused:

I love the ride, but it is VERY dark and VERY loud. It's even too intense for some adults! The super loud roaring of the dinosaurs may be as scary as the darkness. I would suggest you or DH ride it first (maybe while the other stays with the kids at the Boneyard) and see what you think.

[Leger13]

EPCOT

Priority - Soarin, Test Track, Nemo, Mexico, Spaceship Earth and Imagination Fountain Family Photo

(For those of you who have followed by past TR, you know that this Family Photo is really important to me. We get one every trip.)

Seconds - Imagination, The Land Boat Ride, Norway

Go Crazy and Have Fun - ?? or Innoventions

I can't recall any playground at Epcot. I know they have some areas where you can play in the water fountains or misters, but in November these may not be practical.

Adult - Mission Space and Shopping in World Showcase, Voices of Liberty

Food - Coral Reef, Germany, Garden Grill, Le Cellier, Sunshine (The Land) or Morrocco CS


Illuminations if we're in Epcot at night.
=================

As you can see, we have lots of stuff to do in Epcot. This is probably my favorite park.

All of those are musts for me too except for Mexico :thumbsup2

I think there is a playground now. Or at least there was one this past weekend during the flower and garden fest. Not sure if it's up year round :confused3 If it is it's right where the world show case starts.

I haven't been to many of the restaurants in EPCOT so I can't give you much insight there either. I went to the restaurant in England....two thumbs up and I've been to Sunshine.....not as good as it once was but fun for the kids since it spins and has characters.

[Marshay]

Magic Kingdom

Priority - Dumbo, Haunted Mansion (swap?), PoC, Splash Mountain (swap), BTMRR (?), Buzz Lightyear, Goofy's Barnstormer (swap), Tea Cups

Seconds - Peter Pan, IASW, Carousel, Jungle Cruise, Country Bears, Tiki Room

Go crazy and run - Tom Sawyer Island, Playgrounds

Adult - * soft opening of Space Mountain *??

Food - Caramel-nut Apple, Pecos Bill, Cosmic Ray's or {gasp :lmao:} Crystal Palace for breakfast.

Yes, I'm seriously considering going to CP since everyone gives it wonderful reviews and I figure we better go while the girls are still young.

I'd like to do the 3pm parade, spectromagic and wishes.

Our special picture for this park will be DH and I jumping in front of the castle...here's the one we did last May
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image173.jpg

==========
I think we'll be in MK at least 3 different times in our 5 days there. We just have so much to do and see.

Oh, and DD3 said she wants to do a show where she can be in it (like the Sword in the Stone, etc)...do you know of any others? I'll have to research this.

[Marshay]

DTD

Priority - World of Disney, Once Upon a Toy

Seconds - Lego Store

Food - Ghiradelli and Goofy's Candy Co

[Marshay]

So last night I went through all the menus that I had printed from All Ears and did my first cut of restaurants. I only started with those places that are either in a theme park or that we can easily get to on the monorail/boats.

I still need to narrow this list down more. I'm not even sure we'll get to any TS but I want to be prepared so I'll make some ADRs just in case. If I have to cancel, then I'll make someone really happy!

Please provide any good/bad/ugly comments on your experiences. Those marked with a * are ones that I've never been to before so definitely need your advice for both food quality and ability to entertain kids.

Breakfast
======
* Crystal Palace


Lunch or Dinner
====
* Liberty Tree Tavern
* Tusker House
* Sci Fi Dine In
* Plaza Restaurant
* Tony's Town Square
* The Wave
* Biergarten
* 1900 Park Fare

Le Cellier (one of my fav)
Trail's End Buffet (good for cheap dining)
Coral Reef (good meal and FISH!)

[Marshay]

All of those are musts for me too except for Mexico :thumbsup2

I think there is a playground now. Or at least there was one this past weekend during the flower and garden fest. Not sure if it's up year round :confused3 If it is it's right where the world show case starts.

I haven't been to many of the restaurants in EPCOT so I can't give you much insight there either. I went to the restaurant in England....two thumbs up and I've been to Sunshine.....not as good as it once was but fun for the kids since it spins and has characters.

OH, by "Sunshine" I meant the counter-service in the food court. They have a really good salmon meal (at least for CS) and lots of other choices.

I will definitely look for a playground in epcot there. I know they used to have the Viking ship in Norway but that's off-limits now...

Yeah, Mexico is a cute boat ride ... DD3 likes to look for Donald.

[Leger13]

LOVE the jumping picture!! :yay:

[Leger13]

I would only do LTT for dinner...they don't do so well at lunch anymore IMHO. Plus even tho they don't do the character dining anymore they still do the family style meal at dinner which is suburb. And you already know how I feel about SciFi :goodvibes

[Trentmom]

So last night I went through all the menus that I had printed from All Ears and did my first cut of restaurants. I only started with those places that are either in a theme park or that we can easily get to on the monorail/boats.

I still need to narrow this list down more. I'm not even sure we'll get to any TS but I want to be prepared so I'll make some ADRs just in case. If I have to cancel, then I'll make someone really happy!

Please provide any good/bad/ugly comments on your experiences. Those marked with a * are ones that I've never been to before so definitely need your advice for both food quality and ability to entertain kids.

Breakfast
======
* Crystal Palace


Lunch or Dinner
====
* Liberty Tree Tavern
* Tusker House
* Sci Fi Dine In
* Plaza Restaurant
* Tony's Town Square
* The Wave
* Biergarten
* 1900 Park Fare

Le Cellier (one of my fav)
Trail's End Buffet (good for cheap dining)
Coral Reef (good meal and FISH!)

Crystal Place...gorgeous restaurant....good character interaction....cute Piglets and Pooh Waffles I believe. I love breakfast...

Liberty Tree Tavern is good comfort food..just miss the characters :sad1:

Sci Fi--Is fun...with yummy sandwhiches and milkshakes

Plaza....simple food.....great for picky eaters....

Tonys's Town....went there on a whim and loved it :love:

Biergarten...might help keep kids entertained with OOMPA bands and kids can dance in the middle if they like

1900 Pare Fare..have not done in at least 5 years or more...but when I went...we enjoyed it...did the breakfast

[Trentmom]

AK Amendment

My DD3 told me that she wants to do the Dinosaur ride since "she likes Dinosaurs". Hmmm, I'm wondering if this would be too intense for a 4 yo?

I haven't been on since 2003(ish), but I'm remembering that it was very dark, very bumpy and a bit confusing b/c you just zoom through.

I liked it but what age do you think would be appropriate for this?:confused:

Find the clip on youtube and let DD watch it with you

I think it might be too intense and roaring of the dinosaur might be a bit much..but u never know :goodvibes

[Trentmom]

EPCOT

Priority - Soarin, Test Track, Nemo, Mexico, Spaceship Earth and Imagination Fountain Family Photo

(For those of you who have followed my past TR, you know that this Family Photo is really important to me. We get one every trip.)

Seconds - Imagination, The Land Boat Ride, Norway

Go Crazy and Have Fun - ?? or Innoventions

I can't recall any playground at Epcot. I know they have some areas where you can play in the water fountains or misters, but in November these may not be practical.

Adult - Mission Space and Shopping in World Showcase, Voices of Liberty

Food - Coral Reef, Germany, Garden Grill, Le Cellier, Sunshine (The Land) or Morrocco CS


Illuminations if we're in Epcot at night.
=================

As you can see, we have lots of stuff to do in Epcot. This is probably my favorite park.


Great choices.

I know there is a playground during Flower and garden festival, but think down rest of the year

out of food choices...I vote for either Biergarten or Garden Grill :thumbsup2

[Trentmom]

Magic Kingdom

Priority - Dumbo, Haunted Mansion (swap?), PoC, Splash Mountain (swap), BTMRR (?), Buzz Lightyear, Goofy's Barnstormer (swap), Tea Cups

Seconds - Peter Pan, IASW, Carousel, Jungle Cruise, Country Bears, Tiki Room

Go crazy and run - Tom Sawyer Island, Playgrounds

Adult - * soft opening of Space Mountain *??

Food - Caramel-nut Apple, Pecos Bill, Cosmic Ray's or {gasp :lmao:} Crystal Palace for breakfast.

Yes, I'm seriously considering going to CP since everyone gives it wonderful reviews and I figure we better go while the girls are still young.

I'd like to do the 3pm parade, spectromagic and wishes.

Our special picture for this park will be DH and I jumping in front of the castle...here's the one we did last May
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image173.jpg

==========
I think we'll be in MK at least 3 different times in our 5 days there. We just have so much to do and see.

Oh, and DD3 said she wants to do a show where she can be in it (like the Sword in the Stone, etc)...do you know of any others? I'll have to research this.


What about Winnie the Pooh Ride :laughing:

My other favorite there is Mickey's Philharmagic Show:goodvibes

Not sure of any participating shows in MK./...I think they have storytime with Belle....not sure how much participation is involved, but looks cute :lovestruc

Love the jumping photo :rotfl:

[Trentmom]

Ok, on to some fun planning now.

Although I don't think we'll get to Animal Kingdom on this trip, here are the attractions we'll do if we get there.

Of course, any and all suggestions/comments are greatly appreciated...remember we'll have a 4 yo and 8 mo old (which reminds me I need to get a copy of the Unofficial Guide from our Library to see the kid's ratings for each ride).

ANIMAL KINGDOM
============

Priority - Kilimanjaro Safari

Seconds - Nemo or Lion King, TriSpin, Trails

"Go crazy and have fun" - Dinosaur Playground

Adult - Everest, Premeval Whirl

Food - Tusker House (TS), Yak & Yeti or Flame Tree


No plans for the parade at this time unless there is a EMH and we decide to go to the park later in the day.

Not a big fan of Ak like Carla, but my favs are safari and Everest

The rest I can take it or leave it

Not too fund of Dinsosaur section..no offense to anyone, but feels like a carnival to me :confused3

DISNEY STUDIOS

Priority - Toy Story Mania, Playhouse Disney

(we were lucky to be able to experience TSM before it opened last year. My DD3 loved it and we definitely want to go again. However, if I remember correctly, Elie would not be able to sit on my lap but would be buckled into the middle seat. I'm not sure how secure this will be for her, esp in the spins...also not sure if the spinning would scare an 8 month old. We may have to Child Swap this.)

Seconds - Muppets (but again, this may be too scary for an 8mo old. DD3 has not done this yet), Little Mermaid

Go crazy and have fun - It's Tough to be a Bug Playground

Food - Sci Fi (?) or Commissary or ???

(I know this gets bad reviews but the atmosphere may be enough to keep an 8 mo old occupied (?) and my DH is totally into the old, bad sci fi movies.)

This parade might be a fun one to do if we are in the park. I doubt we'll get to see Fantasmic this time since it'll be tough to keep 2 small kids occupied for an hour wait.

Beauty & the Beast show, if timing works out.

Looks like great picks here

I would go for Sci Fi

I hear awful things abotu commissary all the time

[Marshay]

Crystal Place...gorgeous restaurant....good character interaction....cute Piglets and Pooh Waffles I believe. I love breakfast...

Liberty Tree Tavern is good comfort food..just miss the characters :sad1:

Sci Fi--Is fun...with yummy sandwhiches and milkshakes

Plaza....simple food.....great for picky eaters....

Tonys's Town....went there on a whim and loved it :love:

Biergarten...might help keep kids entertained with OOMPA bands and kids can dance in the middle if they like

1900 Pare Fare..have not done in at least 5 years or more...but when I went...we enjoyed it...did the breakfast

Perfect!! Just what I was looking for

Find the clip on youtube and let DD watch it with you

I think it might be too intense and roaring of the dinosaur might be a bit much..but u never know :goodvibes

OK, I think we will skip this one.

Great choices.

I know there is a playground during Flower and garden festival, but think down rest of the year

out of food choices...I vote for either Biergarten or Garden Grill :thumbsup2

Biergarten is sounding better and better to me...

What about Winnie the Pooh Ride :laughing:

My other favorite there is Mickey's Philharmagic Show:goodvibes

Not sure of any participating shows in MK./...I think they have storytime with Belle....not sure how much participation is involved, but looks cute :lovestruc

Love the jumping photo :rotfl:

Actually, yes, DD will want to do WtP.

I totally forgot about Philharmagic. We didn't do it last time and I'd like to try.

See, this is why I need you guys to help me out!:goodvibes

Not a big fan of Ak like Carla, but my favs are safari and Everest

The rest I can take it or leave it

Not too fund of Dinsosaur section..no offense to anyone, but feels like a carnival to me :confused3

Looks like great picks here

I would go for Sci Fi

I hear awful things abotu commissary all the time

Sci Fi is also sounding pretty good.

[Trentmom]

Glad we could be of service to you :wizard:

[Marshay]

OK, I talked to DH about restaurants and from my list of 15 or so, DH wants to do:

First Choice
1900 Park Fare
The Wave
Crystal Palace
Le Cellier
Garden Grill
Coral Reef

Second Choice
Ohana or Chef Mickey CM
Biergarten
Liberty Tree Tavern
Sci Fi


Now I need to start pre-planning which day and which park...would be nice to have the park schedule to do this!:sad2: I don't like having to wait until 90 days...

[Trentmom]

OK, I talked to DH about restaurants and from my list of 15 or so, DH wants to do:

First Choice
1900 Park Fare
The Wave
Crystal Palace
Le Cellier
Garden Grill
Coral Reef

Second Choice
Ohana or Chef Mickey CM
Biergarten
Liberty Tree Tavern
Sci Fi


Now I need to start pre-planning which day and which park...would be nice to have the park schedule to do this!:sad2: I don't like having to wait until 90 days...


Very nice variety

Lot of good ones

Only thing I would be leary on is The Wave.

I have not heard a lot of good reviews.

But then again, everyone can not like same thing....:laughing:

[Marshay]

Very nice variety

Lot of good ones

Only thing I would be leary on is The Wave.

I have not heard a lot of good reviews.

But then again, everyone can not like same thing....:laughing:


Yeah, I heard bad reviews too about The Wave. I'm thinking maybe by the time we get there, it will be improved! :thumbsup2

DH said he wanted to do "a lot of character meals" to keep the girls entertained and so we don't have to wait in line as much for autographs.

So now I think we are going to get the TIW card (gives you 20% off). It should save us money if we actually do most of our priorities and then go again with our family in summer 2010.

[Trentmom]

Yeah, I heard bad reviews too about The Wave. I'm thinking maybe by the time we get there, it will be improved! :thumbsup2

DH said he wanted to do "a lot of character meals" to keep the girls entertained and so we don't have to wait in line as much for autographs.

So now I think we are going to get the TIW card (gives you 20% off). It should save us money if we actually do most of our priorities and then go again with our family in summer 2010.

Yeah, that is true...got a few months to get it kinds out

That is a good plan....Such a pain waiting in thsoe long lines for characters

So glad Trent has not been into characters for most part :laughing:

Good idea :thumbsup2

[Circusgirl]

Crystal Palace breakfast is terrific. The food is excellent and there is little happier than the fuzzy love of the Pooh gang to start the day. I had lunch there once and thought the food was not very good, in contrast to the breakfast.

The Wave was one of my favorite meals in January. I don't know if there's been a kitchen shake up since then, but I enjoyed everything, and especially the dessert. The atmosphere is very adult and not fuzzy Disney at all, and overall has more of a corporate feel due to the conventioneers who go there.

[jordanyosh]

Okay....I'm subbing. I'm caught up too.....

ME isn't too bad. It really depends what day of the week you arrive and what time. Sometimes lines can be long....

As far as not having a car and relying on the busses, I haven't had trouble with waits for the busses, in general. In 2007, I was at Pop and 2008 I was at both Pop and BCV. I had one long wait returning to Pop from DHS, but it was right after Fantasmic. I had one long wait for the MK from the BCV. That's it. Most waits to and from DTD are long for some reason....FYI.

My cousin's DH has always loved having a car and I never heard him say he missed having a car during our last trip in 2008. Just a different opinion.

I'll be curious to hear your review of BLT as my cousins are DVC owners and may try and get in there for our 2010 trip.

Dinosaur is a scary ride even for some adults. I wouldn't chance taking a 4 yr old on it.

[Leger13]

Very nice variety

Lot of good ones

Only thing I would be leary on is The Wave.

I have not heard a lot of good reviews.

But then again, everyone can not like same thing....:laughing:

What she said :thumbsup2

[Marshay]

Crystal Palace breakfast is terrific. The food is excellent and there is little happier than the fuzzy love of the Pooh gang to start the day. I had lunch there once and thought the food was not very good, in contrast to the breakfast.

The Wave was one of my favorite meals in January. I don't know if there's been a kitchen shake up since then, but I enjoyed everything, and especially the dessert. The atmosphere is very adult and not fuzzy Disney at all, and overall has more of a corporate feel due to the conventioneers who go there.

Hmm, you just turned me off of this restaurant when you said it is "very adult atmosphere"... is that your hint to me that maybe we shouldn't go with a 4 yo and 8.5 mo old?

I picked it b/c it's new and we'd be right next door...but maybe we should wait...

[Marshay]

Okay....I'm subbing. I'm caught up too.....

ME isn't too bad. It really depends what day of the week you arrive and what time. Sometimes lines can be long....

As far as not having a car and relying on the busses, I haven't had trouble with waits for the busses, in general. In 2007, I was at Pop and 2008 I was at both Pop and BCV. I had one long wait returning to Pop from DHS, but it was right after Fantasmic. I had one long wait for the MK from the BCV. That's it. Most waits to and from DTD are long for some reason....FYI.

My cousin's DH has always loved having a car and I never heard him say he missed having a car during our last trip in 2008. Just a different opinion.

I'll be curious to hear your review of BLT as my cousins are DVC owners and may try and get in there for our 2010 trip.

Dinosaur is a scary ride even for some adults. I wouldn't chance taking a 4 yr old on it.

We're arriving on a Saturday for ME...so I'm expecting a long line...

Glad to hear you had positive experiences with the busses. We'd only need to use it for DTD and DHS.

I think we will skip AK altogether... and if we do go, I'll tell DD3 that Dinosaur can be for when she is older.

Where do your cousins own? Good luck getting into BLT for 2010. We are also going in 2010, prob July, but it'll prob be at Kidani or Boardwalk.

Oh and I totally forgot to say Welcome to my report!

[jordanyosh]

Cousins own at VWL. I don't think we've stayed there since they've bought though.

We've stayed at BCV, BWV and SSR....

thanks for the welcome.:thumbsup2

[rentayenta]

Cousins own at VWL. I don't think we've stayed there since they've bought though.

We've stayed at BCV, BWV and SSR....

thanks for the welcome.:thumbsup2



popcorn:: Tell me about SSR.

[Circusgirl]

Hmm, you just turned me off of this restaurant when you said it is "very adult atmosphere"... is that your hint to me that maybe we shouldn't go with a 4 yo and 8.5 mo old?

I picked it b/c it's new and we'd be right next door...but maybe we should wait...

It does seem like a place that doesn't hold a lot of appeal for little kids. They'd do fine there, but there are other places that have more kid magic available. The Wave seems like a better date night place to me.

[Marshay]

It does seem like a place that doesn't hold a lot of appeal for little kids. They'd do fine there, but there are other places that have more kid magic available. The Wave seems like a better date night place to me.

got it! Ok, so strike that off my list and we'll add Chef Mickey's or Ohana or maybe even Kona...we've always had a good meal at Kona and watching people walk by will keep the kids entertained, too.

[Marshay]

Re: Sci Fi Dine In Restaurant

I just saw a picture of the seats at this restaurant and now I'm reconsidering...do you think the "car seats" would work with small kids?

I think DD3 will be ok, just one of us would have to sit with her ... but our then 8.5 month old will need a highchair. It looks like the cars are raised off the ground, so if a highchair was on the floor, it would not be easy to feed baby. A booster seat on a booth for an 8.5 mo old doesn't work well...

Thoughts?

[Leger13]

Re: Sci Fi Dine In Restaurant

I just saw a picture of the seats at this restaurant and now I'm reconsidering...do you think the "car seats" would work with small kids?

I think DD3 will be ok, just one of us would have to sit with her ... but our then 8.5 month old will need a highchair. It looks like the cars are raised off the ground, so if a highchair was on the floor, it would not be easy to feed baby. A booster seat on a booth for an 8.5 mo old doesn't work well...

Thoughts?

They have actual tables with regular chairs as well as the "car" tables. The regular tables are also surrounded by the front and back of a car to make it still fun but it will make it easier for you to feed Elie at that point. Just make sure to ask for a regular table when making your ADR if you decide to go with Sci Fi

[Marshay]

They have actual tables with regular chairs as well as the "car" tables. The regular tables are also surrounded by the front and back of a car to make it still fun but it will make it easier for you to feed Elie at that point. Just make sure to ask for a regular table when making your ADR if you decide to go with Sci Fi

Do you think the regular tables still give you the good atmosphere? If not, then we can certainly wait to do when Elie is older.

[Leger13]

Do you think the regular tables still give you the good atmosphere? If not, then we can certainly wait to do when Elie is older.

To me I wouldn't think it would give the same "drive in theater" affect. I mean, I personally wouldn't want to have to sit at a regular table. Those car tables are just so fun! The CM's really do it up when there's a young kid....they'll put them behind the steering wheel and joke around with the kid about driving and such. I'd have to agree you might want to wait until Elie is over so you don't miss out on the magic of that restaurant. I didn't even think of that when we were talking about Sci Fi earlier.

[Marshay]

Carla -- do you remember where the regular tables are in relationship to this photo? Are they off on the sides like "lepers"? :rotfl:

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/mgm/photos/rest-scifi2.jpg

Actually I just read the review and it says that "there are a few tables in the back of the restaurant"

Ok, I think I'm striking this off the plan...we'll wait to do it when Elie's older.

[Marshay]

So one of my mom-friends just got back from WDW. She has a son who is one week younger than my DD3 ... and he is a 'super shy, cry-baby, momma's boy'.

I was really dreading their first trip for them b/c I'm thinking "Ryan" is going to freak out on the rides, at the characters, etc.

Well, turns out he :love::love:WDW, esp the train rides and roller coasters. He went on (and loved):

Goofy's Barnstormer
Test Track
Splash Mountain
Big Thunder Mountain
Dinosaur
Expedition Everest

Now when Rachel (DD3) heard this, she said, "since Ryan did those and he is 3 years old, then I can do them too!! I'm not afraid of anything!"

I couldn't believe this shy, scary-cat kid did everest and dinosaur ... even BTMRR.

So now DD3 wants to go to AK to ride them too! I may have to put AK back on the schedule.

Tentative schedule in next post.

[Trentmom]

So one of my mom-friends just got back from WDW. She has a son who is one week younger than my DD3 ... and he is a 'super shy, cry-baby, momma's boy'.

I was really dreading their first trip for them b/c I'm thinking "Ryan" is going to freak out on the rides, at the characters, etc.

Well, turns out he :love::love:WDW, esp the train rides and roller coasters. He went on (and loved):

Goofy's Barnstormer
Test Track
Splash Mountain
Big Thunder Mountain
Dinosaur
Expedition Everest

Now when Rachel (DD3) heard this, she said, "since Ryan did those and he is 3 years old, then I can do them too!! I'm not afraid of anything!"

I couldn't believe this shy, scary-cat kid did everest and dinosaur ... even BTMRR.

So now DD3 wants to go to AK to ride them too! I may have to put AK back on the schedule.

Tentative schedule in next post.

WOW...he did Dinosaur and EE...

They must be tall for their age....Min Height I thought for Everest was like 48 inches???


If she really wants to try then, let her go for it

But after you go on the tamer rides, so day is not ruined in case she does not like more extreme rides:goodvibes

[Marshay]

Ok, how's this look?

Sat AM - Airport, ME
Lunch - Food Court
Sat PM - Garden Grill and Epcot ... bed early

Sun AM - DHS
Lunch - Le Cellier (we could take boat from DHS to Epcot and then walk through epcot to monorail...is this too much?)
Sun PM - OPEN (DTD or swim or Rooftop Lounge for MVMCP fireworks)

Mon AM - Crystal Palace and MK
Lunch - CS
Mon PM - MK (hopefully for Spectro and Wishes but they haven't put the schedule out yet)

Tues AM - Epcot
Lunch - Coral Reef
Tues PM - OPEN (Epcot, DTD, swim or Rooftop Lounge for MVMCP fireworks)

Wed AM - Pack and MK
Lunch - CS
Wed PM - Airport

My DH will be proud of me - I actually *scheduled* Open time!!:rotfl::rotfl2:

[Trentmom]

I was a little bit off


went and checked and Min height for EE only 44 inches

My bad:goodvibes

[Marshay]

WOW...he did Dinosaur and EE...

They must be tall for their age....Min Height I thought for Everest was like 48 inches???


If she really wants to try then, let her go for it

But after you go on the tamer rides, so day is not ruined in case she does not like more extreme rides:goodvibes

Nope, only 44".

If we do them, it would have to be early in the day since I wouldn't want to wait in a long line ... but you have an excellent point!:thumbsup2

You know I just can't wait until I'm doing the "thrill" coasters with her so hearing that she wants to do them "thrills" my heart! But I agree, I don't want to scare her.:goodvibes

[Trentmom]

Ok, how's this look?

Sat AM - Airport, ME
Lunch - Food Court
Sat PM - Garden Grill and Epcot ... bed early

Sun AM - DHS
Lunch - Le Cellier (we could take boat from DHS to Epcot and then walk through epcot to monorail...is this too much?)
Sun PM - OPEN (DTD or swim or Rooftop Lounge for MVMCP fireworks)

Mon AM - Crystal Palace and MK
Lunch - CS
Mon PM - MK (hopefully for Spectro and Wishes but they haven't put the schedule out yet)

Tues AM - Epcot
Lunch - Coral Reef
Tues PM - OPEN (Epcot, DTD, swim or Rooftop Lounge for MVMCP fireworks)

Wed AM - Pack and MK
Lunch - CS
Wed PM - Airport

My DH will be proud of me - I actually *scheduled* Open time!!:rotfl::rotfl2:

awesome...

Yay for open time :cool1:


One question...why would you need to take monorail to go to LeCellier? Is that what you meant?

If you take Boat from DHS to Epcot, doesn't it take you to International gateway, so you can walk in there:confused3

maybe I read wrong :laughing:

[Marshay]

I was a little bit off


went and checked and Min height for EE only 44 inches

My bad:goodvibes

Looks like we both did the same thing!

[Marshay]

awesome...

Yay for open time :cool1:


One question...why would you need to take monorail to go to LeCellier? Is that what you meant?

If you take Boat from DHS to Epcot, doesn't it take you to International gateway, so you can walk in there:confused3

maybe I read wrong :laughing:


Sorry! Meant to take the boat from DHS to Epcot, eat at Le Cellier (since DH wants his Filet Mignon) and then walk through Epcot to take the monorail back to BLT.

This way we are only taking the bus in the AM and have a nice monorail ride back to our room.

If we don't do Le Cellier or if our FP for TSM is around lunch time, then I think we'll do the Pizza Planet CS.

I just don't have a lot to do in DHS so didn't want to spend a full day there.

[Trentmom]

Sorry! Meant to take the boat from DHS to Epcot, eat at Le Cellier (since DH wants his Filet Mignon) and then walk through Epcot to take the monorail back to BLT.

This way we are only taking the bus in the AM and have a nice monorail ride back to our room.

If we don't do Le Cellier or if our FP for TSM is around lunch time, then I think we'll do the Pizza Planet CS.

I just don't have a lot to do in DHS so didn't want to spend a full day there.

Oh okay

that makes much more sense:rotfl:


Pizza Planet looks like fun:goodvibes

[rentayenta]

No Animal Kingdom? :faint:

[Marshay]

No Animal Kingdom? :faint:

Yeah, it's a toss up between Toy Story Mania and Playhouse Disney (w/maybe a hope to get on ToT and RnR)

or

Safari and Nemo Show (w/maybe a hope to get on Everest and Dinosaur)

When I stack them like that, DHS wins (mostly b/c of TSM).

[cherbear]

Take shelter...I've arrived!!! :rotfl:

Great title and great start!

I sure would love to save the $$ and we'll have 3 seats. Hopefully if we go thru Southwest, we'll get "A" and can pick 3 in a row...but then I was thinking maybe we want to reserve 2 seats (aisle and window) in one row and one aisle in another. As long as it's not a full flight, no one is going to want to take the middle seat between DH and my 4 year old...so perhaps we could get it anyway, w/o paying.

I think that could work...

However, I'll have to read on to see if you've made a decision yet. I'm only on page 1

[cherbear]

Since our trip is still many months away, there is not much I'm planning right now.

I made a list of attractions in each park that I want to do (will post later) and also the TS/CS and shows I'd like to go to. Definitely have to narrow down this list.

I made a note on my calendar of when I can make my ADRs. I also wrote down the date when Southwest is supposed to come out with their November airfares.

I need to keep alert on DIS in case there is a leak as to when WDW will raise their ticket prices. Two years ago we caught this and were able to purchase our Annual Pass at the cheaper price. I'm hoping to do the same again this year.

On a personal note, I just purchased tickets to American Idol's concert tour in DC as a surprise "date night" for my DH and I. We've been watching all the shows this year (a first for my DH!) so I thought it might be a nice surprise to actually go to the concert. This would be only my 2nd BIG concert in my life...the first being the Rolling Stones. I won tickets to see them!

ooh fun! :yay:

A small update ...

I was able to get into a Double Stroller Swap on the DIS for our November trip. :banana:

We'll still bring one of our own strollers along to have help at the airports but this way we'll only have one stroller in the park. ... and as someone said on here, if DD3 doesn't need it then we'll just have more room to put our "stuff".

that's great! You are so good at getting in on stuff like that...

My parents were able to tour the BLT models and they said the BLT 1BR is fantastic -- very large, lots of counterspace/tables, double shower sprayers, two full bathrooms, etc.

They did not like the colors at all but said the 1BR was "phenomenal".

Now the Studio completely turned them off. They said the bathroom section that has the toilet does not have the sink. And in fact you have to walk down a short hall, around a corner to get to the sink. Then the kitchen area and the bathroom sink are right next to each other, sort of like a galley kitchen.

This doesn't make sense at all...why would you have to walk so much with dirty hands? Wouldn't you want to reach a sink within just a few feet?:confused:

hmm...that makes NO sense at all!

glad that 1 BR is nice!

No problem:goodvibes

Aww that stinks..but am sure it will still be fun:goodvibes




I would wear nice pair of jeans and a form fitting top, ya know, like we used to do when we were teenagers :laughing: Gotta look hot for ya man :love:

yeah yeah!! :woohoo:

[cherbear]

I dunno anything about AK so I can't help you here.

Chris and I LOVE Sci Fi. When you're there you totally should get a Marsha's Martian (see you share your name with the BEST drink EVER!!) :thumbsup2 Since you're still nursing Elie I know you won't really be able to have it but your DH can enjoy it. :thumbsup2

oh those are SO delish!

AK Amendment

My DD3 told me that she wants to do the Dinosaur ride since "she likes Dinosaurs". Hmmm, I'm wondering if this would be too intense for a 4 yo?

I haven't been on since 2003(ish), but I'm remembering that it was very dark, very bumpy and a bit confusing b/c you just zoom through.

I liked it but what age do you think would be appropriate for this?:confused:

In my opinion, it's too scary for a 4 y/o. It's even scary for me! :rotfl:

[cherbear]

I have been to AK. We went for the first time in Sept '07. We did the Safari and the petting zoo and then I got claustrophobic/we were bored so we left and headed back to MK. I'm not big on walking around and staring at animals so it's just not my kind of park. I would like to go back over to AK this year and ride Kali and EE tho.

Well, if they did it would be basically a chocolate shake at that point :laughing:Really the only alcohol that's in it is the Kalua and Baily's but you can't taste it so even with the Kalua in it tastes like a chocolate milk shake which is why I like it so much.

Here's what they have written on the menu for the drink
Marsha's Martian - Chocolate and vanilla shakes, mixed with Bailey's Irish Cream and Kahlua. - $9.50

BTW if you like ribs...the ones at Sci Fi are delicious!! :thumbsup2:thumbsup2

I actually didn't too much care for the ribs. Maybe it was an off day for the cook. Or maybe I'm a rib snob. :laughing:

I've heard good things about the burgers though

We have decided we are not going to buy any points at BLT. Our traveling style is to go a week usually and we cannot afford to buy enough points to go for a week in summertimer at BLT 1BR with 11 months priority -- even if we'd go every 3 years. So we'll just have to use our existing points and hope to get in at 7 months.

I'm disappointed but this is a very practical decision for us. (And after going in Nov, if we really fall in love with it, then we can always reconsider...)

Since we still do need more points for summertime travels in our future, we plan to just add on more points at AKV so we can stay there a full week, with 11 months priority. I'm not sure when this will happen.

I'm hoping either DVC comes out with a really cool incentive at AKV or I'll just go through resale. So now I'm trying to check the resale boards each day to see what's around. When we get serious, I'll contact them to put in our request.

glad you were able to come to a decision. Good luck finding a resale for AKV!

[cherbear]

EPCOT

Priority - Soarin, Test Track, Nemo, Mexico, Spaceship Earth and Imagination Fountain Family Photo

(For those of you who have followed my past TR, you know that this Family Photo is really important to me. We get one every trip.)

Seconds - Imagination, The Land Boat Ride, Norway

Go Crazy and Have Fun - ?? or Innoventions

I can't recall any playground at Epcot. I know they have some areas where you can play in the water fountains or misters, but in November these may not be practical.

Adult - Mission Space and Shopping in World Showcase, Voices of Liberty

Food - Coral Reef, Germany, Garden Grill, Le Cellier, Sunshine (The Land) or Morrocco CS


Illuminations if we're in Epcot at night.
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As you can see, we have lots of stuff to do in Epcot. This is probably my favorite park.

I DEFINITELY vote Le Cellier! :thumbsup2

Magic Kingdom

Priority - Dumbo, Haunted Mansion (swap?), PoC, Splash Mountain (swap), BTMRR (?), Buzz Lightyear, Goofy's Barnstormer (swap), Tea Cups

Seconds - Peter Pan, IASW, Carousel, Jungle Cruise, Country Bears, Tiki Room

Go crazy and run - Tom Sawyer Island, Playgrounds

Adult - * soft opening of Space Mountain *??

Food - Caramel-nut Apple, Pecos Bill, Cosmic Ray's or {gasp :lmao:} Crystal Palace for breakfast.

Yes, I'm seriously considering going to CP since everyone gives it wonderful reviews and I figure we better go while the girls are still young.

I'd like to do the 3pm parade, spectromagic and wishes.

Our special picture for this park will be DH and I jumping in front of the castle...here's the one we did last May
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image173.jpg

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I think we'll be in MK at least 3 different times in our 5 days there. We just have so much to do and see.

Oh, and DD3 said she wants to do a show where she can be in it (like the Sword in the Stone, etc)...do you know of any others? I'll have to research this.

hope you get to see Space Mt!

LOVE that picture. DH and I tried to do that last year and were told we did not have on the right shoes (I had on flip flops) :sad2:

So last night I went through all the menus that I had printed from All Ears and did my first cut of restaurants. I only started with those places that are either in a theme park or that we can easily get to on the monorail/boats.

I still need to narrow this list down more. I'm not even sure we'll get to any TS but I want to be prepared so I'll make some ADRs just in case. If I have to cancel, then I'll make someone really happy!

Please provide any good/bad/ugly comments on your experiences. Those marked with a * are ones that I've never been to before so definitely need your advice for both food quality and ability to entertain kids.

Breakfast
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* Crystal Palace


Lunch or Dinner
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* Liberty Tree Tavern
* Tusker House
* Sci Fi Dine In
* Plaza Restaurant
* Tony's Town Square
* The Wave
* Biergarten
* 1900 Park Fare

Le Cellier (one of my fav)
Trail's End Buffet (good for cheap dining)
Coral Reef (good meal and FISH!)

I enjoyed Crystal Palace the few times I've been there. The characters are good and I liked the food.

Sci Fi is fun....the food isn't the best but it's fun! Try a milkshake!

I have heard bad reviews on the Wave, but maybe they will improve upon it in time.

I was not impressed by Biergarten. Also I think the oompa music would be too loud for Elie.

That's all the ones I've been to so hope that helps!

[cherbear]

We're arriving on a Saturday for ME...so I'm expecting a long line...

Glad to hear you had positive experiences with the busses. We'd only need to use it for DTD and DHS.

I think we will skip AK altogether... and if we do go, I'll tell DD3 that Dinosaur can be for when she is older.

Where do your cousins own? Good luck getting into BLT for 2010. We are also going in 2010, prob July, but it'll prob be at Kidani or Boardwalk.

Oh and I totally forgot to say Welcome to my report!

yes, expect a long line. But also depends on what time you get there. We arrived around noon in '07 and experienced a VERY long line. But last year we arrived a couple hours earlier and experienced a wait, but about half the wait of '07

Ok, how's this look?

Sat AM - Airport, ME
Lunch - Food Court
Sat PM - Garden Grill and Epcot ... bed early

Sun AM - DHS
Lunch - Le Cellier (we could take boat from DHS to Epcot and then walk through epcot to monorail...is this too much?)
Sun PM - OPEN (DTD or swim or Rooftop Lounge for MVMCP fireworks)

Mon AM - Crystal Palace and MK
Lunch - CS
Mon PM - MK (hopefully for Spectro and Wishes but they haven't put the schedule out yet)

Tues AM - Epcot
Lunch - Coral Reef
Tues PM - OPEN (Epcot, DTD, swim or Rooftop Lounge for MVMCP fireworks)

Wed AM - Pack and MK
Lunch - CS
Wed PM - Airport

My DH will be proud of me - I actually *scheduled* Open time!!:rotfl::rotfl2:

that actually looks really great! I'm so jealous right now...hehe

[Marshay]

Take shelter...I've arrived!!! :rotfl:

Great title and great start!

I think that could work...

However, I'll have to read on to see if you've made a decision yet. I'm only on page 1

No, we haven't made a decision yet on whether to buy a seat for Elie...if we can get a good price, we'll just go ahead and get her a ticket. If they are $$, then we'll just do 3.

When I priced originally tickets were $400 -- yikes!! But I tried again this week and they were down to $250 -- still too much.

I'm waiting for Southwest to come out with November schedule and will either book them or hope that United lowers their price.

I'm hoping that by November, ME and SW will partner.

I DEFINITELY vote Le Cellier! :thumbsup2

hope you get to see Space Mt!

LOVE that picture. DH and I tried to do that last year and were told we did not have on the right shoes (I had on flip flops) :sad2:

I enjoyed Crystal Palace the few times I've been there. The characters are good and I liked the food.

Sci Fi is fun....the food isn't the best but it's fun! Try a milkshake!

I have heard bad reviews on the Wave, but maybe they will improve upon it in time.

I was not impressed by Biergarten. Also I think the oompa music would be too loud for Elie.

That's all the ones I've been to so hope that helps!

DH wants to go to Le Cellier for his filet mignon. I love it too but this restaurant isn't really kid-friendly.

So the Photopass photographers wouldn't let you do the jump in front of the castle b/c of your shoes? I wonder if this is a new policy? As you can see I had Crocs on which are similar to flip flops...

Thanks for info on noise level for biergarten...as you can see from the current schedule, we took it off the list. DH says he doesn't think he'll like German food.

[Marshay]

yes, expect a long line. But also depends on what time you get there. We arrived around noon in '07 and experienced a VERY long line. But last year we arrived a couple hours earlier and experienced a wait, but about half the wait of '07

that actually looks really great! I'm so jealous right now...hehe

We will try to get a 9am flight if SW offers that which gets us in around 11am...otherwise it'll be a 1pm flight getting us in around 3pm.

Yeah, it's cool to be making a schedule. I like this time when you get to plan and know that you have a trip on the books. And actually we are going with my parents and sister's family in summer 2010 (July?) so it really feels good to know that we'll be back again...will make leaving in Nov less painful.

[Trentmom]

No, we haven't made a decision yet on whether to buy a seat for Elie...if we can get a good price, we'll just go ahead and get her a ticket. If they are $$, then we'll just do 3.

When I priced originally tickets were $400 -- yikes!! But I tried again this week and they were down to $250 -- still too much.

I'm waiting for Southwest to come out with November schedule and will either book them or hope that United lowers their price.

I'm hoping that by November, ME and SW will partner.



DH wants to go to Le Cellier for his filet mignon. I love it too but this restaurant isn't really kid-friendly.

So the Photopass photographers wouldn't let you do the jump in front of the castle b/c of your shoes? I wonder if this is a new policy? As you can see I had Crocs on which are similar to flip flops...

Thanks for info on noise level for biergarten...as you can see from the current schedule, we took it off the list. DH says he doesn't think he'll like German food.


I saw that SW right now is testing out ME with Pop Century. If that goes well, all resorts should follow shortly after :woohoo:

[Marshay]

I saw that SW right now is testing out ME with Pop Century. If that goes well, all resorts should follow shortly after :woohoo:

that's what I'm hoping for too!! Would rather do SW since they don't charge for bags.

I still think we may have to ship down some items like diapers and snacks...we'll have our hands full with 2 girls in the airport (and only one stroller) so having less luggage would be good.

[cherbear]

No, we haven't made a decision yet on whether to buy a seat for Elie...if we can get a good price, we'll just go ahead and get her a ticket. If they are $$, then we'll just do 3.

When I priced originally tickets were $400 -- yikes!! But I tried again this week and they were down to $250 -- still too much.

I'm waiting for Southwest to come out with November schedule and will either book them or hope that United lowers their price.

I'm hoping that by November, ME and SW will partner.

DH wants to go to Le Cellier for his filet mignon. I love it too but this restaurant isn't really kid-friendly.

So the Photopass photographers wouldn't let you do the jump in front of the castle b/c of your shoes? I wonder if this is a new policy? As you can see I had Crocs on which are similar to flip flops...

Thanks for info on noise level for biergarten...as you can see from the current schedule, we took it off the list. DH says he doesn't think he'll like German food.

I hope SW and ME will partner too! Hope they have a good flight for you when the flights come out. I LOVE SW!

We will try to get a 9am flight if SW offers that which gets us in around 11am...otherwise it'll be a 1pm flight getting us in around 3pm.

Yeah, it's cool to be making a schedule. I like this time when you get to plan and know that you have a trip on the books. And actually we are going with my parents and sister's family in summer 2010 (July?) so it really feels good to know that we'll be back again...will make leaving in Nov less painful.

I hope you get the morning one!

yeah it's a fun time!!

oh yeah, MUCH less painful. I wish we were planning a trip right now :sad1:

[cherbear]

I saw that SW right now is testing out ME with Pop Century. If that goes well, all resorts should follow shortly after :woohoo:

:banana: This is awesome news! Kelly knows all...:worship: thanks for the info!

[Trentmom]

:banana: This is awesome news! Kelly knows all...:worship: thanks for the info!

aw...shucks...you are making me blus :lovestruc

[Leger13]

Hi Marsha! Just popping in :wave2: Hope everything is going well

[Marshay]

If you've read either of my TR below from Sept or May, you'll know that I love to do crafts. I started with Scrapbooking and now have done t-shirts, activity books, seasonal crafts, etc.

Well, DD3 and I just completed our Father's Day gift to him. I think it turned out really cute.

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/Crafts/JPEG021-3.jpg

It's made with wood letters from AC Moore and embellished with paper, buttons, small wood figures, glitter. I mod-podged it to seal it. And I put a pocket in the back of the D's so we could replace the photo in the future.

[cherbear]

If you've read either of my TR below from Sept or May, you'll know that I love to do crafts. I started with Scrapbooking and now have done t-shirts, activity books, seasonal crafts, etc.

Well, DD3 and I just completed our Father's Day gift to him. I think it turned out really cute.

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/Crafts/JPEG021-3.jpg

It's made with wood letters from AC Moore and embellished with paper, buttons, small wood figures, glitter. I mod-podged it to seal it. And I put a pocket in the back of the D's so we could replace the photo in the future.

wow....Marsha...you are SoooOoOO good! Looks great!

[jordanyosh]

Ok, how's this look?

Sat AM - Airport, ME
Lunch - Food Court
Sat PM - Garden Grill and Epcot ... bed early

Sun AM - DHS
Lunch - Le Cellier (we could take boat from DHS to Epcot and then walk through epcot to monorail...is this too much?)
Sun PM - OPEN (DTD or swim or Rooftop Lounge for MVMCP fireworks)

Mon AM - Crystal Palace and MK
Lunch - CS
Mon PM - MK (hopefully for Spectro and Wishes but they haven't put the schedule out yet)

Tues AM - Epcot
Lunch - Coral Reef
Tues PM - OPEN (Epcot, DTD, swim or Rooftop Lounge for MVMCP fireworks)

Wed AM - Pack and MK
Lunch - CS
Wed PM - Airport

My DH will be proud of me - I actually *scheduled* Open time!!:rotfl::rotfl2:

I like the open time too! It allows some flexibility when it comes to your planning and plus, you can enjoy the new BLT..!

[kaoden39]

If you've read either of my TR below from Sept or May, you'll know that I love to do crafts. I started with Scrapbooking and now have done t-shirts, activity books, seasonal crafts, etc.

Well, DD3 and I just completed our Father's Day gift to him. I think it turned out really cute.

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/Crafts/JPEG021-3.jpg

It's made with wood letters from AC Moore and embellished with paper, buttons, small wood figures, glitter. I mod-podged it to seal it. And I put a pocket in the back of the D's so we could replace the photo in the future.

That is absolutely adorable.

[Trentmom]

aww...I love it....he is going to love that!!! :cutie:

[Marshay]

:banana:Well, I have a bit of good news today ....

ok, call it GREAT news...

No, call it Super Wonderful news :banana:

What is it, you ask??

Well, I just made a phone call down to FL today ... to add on 50 AKV points!!!!

This will allow us to book a 1BR Savanna room for a week in summer every 3 years at 11 months.

I compared to what was offered on resale and buying directly from Disney made more sense for a small add-on contract. They gave us 2008 pts for free, $10/pt discount and we could put on our Disney VISA card with 6 months no interest!!

[cherbear]

:banana:Well, I have a bit of good news today ....

ok, call it GREAT news...

No, call it Super Wonderful news :banana:

What is it, you ask??

Well, I just made a phone call down to FL today ... to add on 50 AKV points!!!!

This will allow us to book a 1BR Savanna room for a week in summer every 3 years at 11 months.

I compared to what was offered on resale and buying directly from Disney made more sense for a small add-on contract. They gave us 2008 pts for free, $10/pt discount and we could put on our Disney VISA card with 6 months no interest!!

How exciting!! So glad you decided to do this. I didn't think it would be so soon but that is great! I wish I could afford to buy into DVC right now. Someday, some way...:cloud9:

[jordanyosh]

:banana:Well, I have a bit of good news today ....

ok, call it GREAT news...

No, call it Super Wonderful news :banana:

What is it, you ask??

Well, I just made a phone call down to FL today ... to add on 50 AKV points!!!!

This will allow us to book a 1BR Savanna room for a week in summer every 3 years at 11 months.

I compared to what was offered on resale and buying directly from Disney made more sense for a small add-on contract. They gave us 2008 pts for free, $10/pt discount and we could put on our Disney VISA card with 6 months no interest!!

Do you think that's how you'll use the points all the time?

Congrats by the way!!!!

[Trentmom]

That is great news!!!!

Congrats :wizard:

[Marshay]

How exciting!! So glad you decided to do this. I didn't think it would be so soon but that is great! I wish I could afford to buy into DVC right now. Someday, some way...:cloud9:

Thanks! I didnt think it would be this soon either...we really wanted 70 - 100 points so we'd have enough to reserve ever other year ... but decided we didn't want to spend that much money. So we settled for every 3 years -- which is absolutely fine with me!

[Marshay]

Do you think that's how you'll use the points all the time?

Congrats by the way!!!!

Yeah, most of the time. We have SSR pts for our main contract and we'll use that to reserve for our other vacations. This will just ensure that we get AKV. We really don't like SSR even though we bought there...

That is great news!!!!

Congrats :wizard:

Thanks!

[cherbear]

Marsha, I just realized your title reads "November 200 Trip Report..." instead of 2009. hehe

[kaoden39]

Oh that is great! What a nice thing! Kind of makes up for the forgotten Mother's Day.

[Marshay]

Marsha, I just realized your title reads "November 200 Trip Report..." instead of 2009. hehe

Oops, thanks!! I went to update with today's date and obviously got a little too delete-happy.:goodvibes

[Marshay]

Oh that is great! What a nice thing! Kind of makes up for the forgotten Mother's Day.

Yeah, I think that may be part of the reason why he agreed to do it now...;)

[kaoden39]

Yeah, I think that may be part of the reason why he agreed to do it now...;)

Hmm, I hadn't thought of that.

[Tat2ddisneymom]

Does your DH have a brother?:lmao:

[Marshay]

Does your DH have a brother?:lmao:

Actually he does...and the brother Rich just took his wife to Ireland for 2 weeks...last year was Australia for 3.5 weeks. His brother is a really nice guy.

[Trentmom]

HEY GIRL!!!


SOUTHWEST RELEASED DATES UP TO JAN 8, 2010


JUST WANTED TO GIVE YOU A HEAD UP!!


:dance3:

[Marshay]

HEY GIRL!!!


SOUTHWEST RELEASED DATES UP TO JAN 8, 2010


JUST WANTED TO GIVE YOU A HEAD UP!!


:dance3:


I was actually on-line booking my flights with them, after checking to see if the other airlines had a better deal. They did not, so I'm booked on SW at $74 each way...not too bad. I could have saved $150 Total if we'd fly out of BWI, but that's not worth it when we factor in time and gas and parking.

Of course if a DING comes up then I'll be mad b/c our next trip isn't until July and we won't be able to apply the credit to that trip.

I was trying to decide if I should book now or wait for a cheaper flight...dilemma, dilemma. I decided to book. Better safe than sorry.

Yeah:goodvibes this trip is feeling more real!

Next step: book Magical Express. But first I have to read about this since ME doesn't work with SW to our hotel (yet).

[Trentmom]

I was actually on-line booking my flights with them, after checking to see if the other airlines had a better deal. They did not, so I'm booked on SW at $74 each way...not too bad. I could have saved $150 Total if we'd fly out of BWI, but that's not worth it when we factor in time and gas and parking.

Of course if a DING comes up then I'll be mad b/c our next trip isn't until July and we won't be able to apply the credit to that trip.

I was trying to decide if I should book now or wait for a cheaper flight...dilemma, dilemma. I decided to book. Better safe than sorry.

Yeah:goodvibes this trip is feeling more real!

Next step: book Magical Express. But first I have to read about this since ME doesn't work with SW to our hotel (yet).

Good idea booking..:goodvibes

ME works with every hotel except swan and dolphin


Confused??

SW does not work yet on return flight...

But does not matter what airline you are flying down,,.,,,tag your luggage and runners grab your luggage and you take bus to your hotel:goodvibes

[Tat2ddisneymom]

Good idea booking..:goodvibes

ME works with every hotel except swan and dolphin


Confused??

SW does not work yet on return flight...

But does not matter what airline you are flying down,,.,,,tag your luggage and runners grab your luggage and you take bus to your hotel:goodvibes

So let me get this straight...

They'll pick you up at the airport, drop you off on Disney property, and then leave your sorry behind there? How are you supposed to get BACK to the airport? Or do you just live at Disney World from that point on?

[Marshay]

So let me get this straight...

They'll pick you up at the airport, drop you off on Disney property, and then leave your sorry behind there? How are you supposed to get BACK to the airport? Or do you just live at Disney World from that point on?

I'm choosing option #2 -- live at WDW!! :rotfl2::thumbsup2

[Marshay]

Good idea booking..:goodvibes

ME works with every hotel except swan and dolphin


Confused??

SW does not work yet on return flight...

But does not matter what airline you are flying down,,.,,,tag your luggage and runners grab your luggage and you take bus to your hotel:goodvibes

OK, I thought I had to pick up my own luggage at the airport and take it to the ME bus. This is great news if they will pick it up for me.

So on the return, then I have to check my own luggage?

[Trentmom]

So let me get this straight...

They'll pick you up at the airport, drop you off on Disney property, and then leave your sorry behind there? How are you supposed to get BACK to the airport? Or do you just live at Disney World from that point on?

no I Just meant they will check your luggage for you for your return trip home

They throw your luggage underneat bus and take you to airport. Then you just need to go and check your baggage in yourself :thumbsup2

OK, I thought I had to pick up my own luggage at the airport and take it to the ME bus. This is great news if they will pick it up for me.

So on the return, then I have to check my own luggage?

Yeppers....They pick it up for you :thumbsup2

Exactly...you got it now :woohoo:

[jordanyosh]

OK, I thought I had to pick up my own luggage at the airport and take it to the ME bus. This is great news if they will pick it up for me.

So on the return, then I have to check my own luggage?


i'm pretty sure that's how it works.

I think on the return it has to do with getting the ticketing/boarding passing computer systems to link up.......

[Tat2ddisneymom]

no I Just meant they will check your luggage for you for your return trip home

They throw your luggage underneat bus and take you to airport. Then you just need to go and check your baggage in yourself :thumbsup2



Yeppers....They pick it up for you :thumbsup2

Exactly...you got it now :woohoo:

Oh, I guess reading comprehension is not my strong point.:goodvibes

[Trentmom]

Oh, I guess reading comprehension is not my strong point.:goodvibes

Its all good girl

I think I actaully missed a word in the post you quote....should have said...they will NOT check your luggage when you leave to go home...have to take it yourself and they throw it under bus and then u go check it in yourself at airport

[Marshay]

Forgot to post my flight.

So I got SW flight from IAD (Dulles) to MCO. We leave at 10:30am (wish there was an earlier flight though but this way we aren't getting up at o-god-early) and arrive at 12:50pm.

Then our return flight is at 3:05pm and gets in at 5:15pm (wish there was a later flight but this probably works out well so we can get the girls to bed at a reasonable time).

[Trentmom]

yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bet it feels more real now with flights booked :woohoo:

[Marshay]

yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bet it feels more real now with flights booked :woohoo:

Yes, it does!

And since I started Rachel's autograph book, that makes it even more so. For me, if I'm working on a Disney craft, then it must mean a trip is 'round the corner!:cutie:

[Circusgirl]

Yes, it does!

And since I started Rachel's autograph book, that makes it even more so. For me, if I'm working on a Disney craft, then it must mean a trip is 'round the corner!:cutie:

Flights and we get to see the creation of another autograph book - ¥aay!

[Leger13]

Glad to hear you got your flights Marsha! :thumbsup2

[cherbear]

Oops, thanks!! I went to update with today's date and obviously got a little too delete-happy.:goodvibes

hehe no problem! :thumbsup2

Actually he does...and the brother Rich just took his wife to Ireland for 2 weeks...last year was Australia for 3.5 weeks. His brother is a really nice guy.

niiiiiiiiice!!!

I was actually on-line booking my flights with them, after checking to see if the other airlines had a better deal. They did not, so I'm booked on SW at $74 each way...not too bad. I could have saved $150 Total if we'd fly out of BWI, but that's not worth it when we factor in time and gas and parking.

Of course if a DING comes up then I'll be mad b/c our next trip isn't until July and we won't be able to apply the credit to that trip.

I was trying to decide if I should book now or wait for a cheaper flight...dilemma, dilemma. I decided to book. Better safe than sorry.

Yeah:goodvibes this trip is feeling more real!

Next step: book Magical Express. But first I have to read about this since ME doesn't work with SW to our hotel (yet).

smart to book now! :goodvibes :banana:

So let me get this straight...

They'll pick you up at the airport, drop you off on Disney property, and then leave your sorry behind there? How are you supposed to get BACK to the airport? Or do you just live at Disney World from that point on?

:rotfl2: this SOOOO cracked me up

Forgot to post my flight.

So I got SW flight from IAD (Dulles) to MCO. We leave at 10:30am (wish there was an earlier flight though but this way we aren't getting up at o-god-early) and arrive at 12:50pm.

Then our return flight is at 3:05pm and gets in at 5:15pm (wish there was a later flight but this probably works out well so we can get the girls to bed at a reasonable time).

Those are reasonable flight times. WTG!

[Marshay]

Sorry for such a long delay in posting! I've been sick since June 26th. First hubby got the flu then a cold in mid-June; he kindly shared it with my DD3 but thankfully it was just a cold; then I finally caught it. I was starting to fear when Elizabeth was coughing too.

I finally went to the doctor today and found out I don't have just a cold:

- outer ear infection
- inner ear infection
- sinus infection
- 101.5 degree fever
- psorrasis (sp) of the ear (I already knew I had that on my knees)

So I finally got meds today -- Cifdinir. It's a generic of Omnicef...never had it before. I feel like crap...can't wait for the drugs to work. DH is being great and took yesterday and today off of work to care for the girls.

Next post will have trip updates!:goodvibes

[Marshay]

Yesterday we closed on our 50 AKV points!!

If you recall, we made our flight with Southwest. Well, they have this great little feature where you can get a "credit" if your ticket prices go down.

Well, while sick, of course I have to stay up on Disney and one time I checked and sure enough our flights were $30 total cheaper. I quickly IM'd Sharky, resident knows-it-all, and had her help me figure out how to do it.

Yeah -- $30 credit!

Then today I checked again, and our flight was down again, so now we have a $84 credit.

At this time we have no trip planned but we may just do an impromptu trip next spring to 'wherever is on sale' -- you know one of those $29 or $39 one way sales to Cincinnati or wherever. We'll let SW determine a quick 2 day vacation for us. I figure every city will have something in it that is fun to do -- at least a zoo, park or playground.

[Marshay]

As for our November trip, we decided to just purchase tickets for this trip -- one park, one day but no expiration and we'll buy extra days to use in the future.

As we were planning out our points for July 2010 and May 2011, we realized that it would be a whole lot smarter to purchase an annual pass for two 7-day trips, then for a 4-day trip and a 7 day trip. Esp with SW's schedule, we really won't have lots of time in the park on the day we arrive and we'll have no time on the day we leave.

So of course, this changes our ADRs around ... and I'll work on that later.

[kaoden39]

Sorry for such a long delay in posting! I've been sick since June 26th. First hubby got the flu then a cold in mid-June; he kindly shared it with my DD3 but thankfully it was just a cold; then I finally caught it. I was starting to fear when Elizabeth was coughing too.

I finally went to the doctor today and found out I don't have just a cold:

- outer ear infection
- inner ear infection
- sinus infection
- 101.5 degree fever
- psorrasis (sp) of the ear (I already knew I had that on my knees)

So I finally got meds today -- Cifdinir. It's a generic of Omnicef...never had it before. I feel like crap...can't wait for the drugs to work. DH is being great and took yesterday and today off of work to care for the girls.

Next post will have trip updates!:goodvibes

:hug:
You poor thing. I'll say a prayer for you that you feel better.

[Trentmom]

Hey Marshay

Can relate to the sickies. Trent and I were sick too for half of June

Glad you found out what was wrong and are now on way to recovery

Kudos for DH taking care of the girls for ya :lovestruc

Glad i could help you..WOO HOO for more credits :yay:

An impromptu 2 or 3 day trip sounds fun...can not let those credits go to waste :thumbsup2

[cherbear]

Sorry for such a long delay in posting! I've been sick since June 26th. First hubby got the flu then a cold in mid-June; he kindly shared it with my DD3 but thankfully it was just a cold; then I finally caught it. I was starting to fear when Elizabeth was coughing too.

I finally went to the doctor today and found out I don't have just a cold:

- outer ear infection
- inner ear infection
- sinus infection
- 101.5 degree fever
- psorrasis (sp) of the ear (I already knew I had that on my knees)

So I finally got meds today -- Cifdinir. It's a generic of Omnicef...never had it before. I feel like crap...can't wait for the drugs to work. DH is being great and took yesterday and today off of work to care for the girls.

Next post will have trip updates!:goodvibes

oh no...sorry to hear this!

Hope those drugs work fast, fast, fast!

Yesterday we closed on our 50 AKV points!!

If you recall, we made our flight with Southwest. Well, they have this great little feature where you can get a "credit" if your ticket prices go down.

Well, while sick, of course I have to stay up on Disney and one time I checked and sure enough our flights were $30 total cheaper. I quickly IM'd Sharky, resident knows-it-all, and had her help me figure out how to do it.

Yeah -- $30 credit!

Then today I checked again, and our flight was down again, so now we have a $84 credit.

At this time we have no trip planned but we may just do an impromptu trip next spring to 'wherever is on sale' -- you know one of those $29 or $39 one way sales to Cincinnati or wherever. We'll let SW determine a quick 2 day vacation for us. I figure every city will have something in it that is fun to do -- at least a zoo, park or playground.

congrats on the closing, and getting SW credits!! Good idea on a short trip. :thumbsup2

[Leger13]

Sorry for such a long delay in posting! I've been sick since June 26th. First hubby got the flu then a cold in mid-June; he kindly shared it with my DD3 but thankfully it was just a cold; then I finally caught it. I was starting to fear when Elizabeth was coughing too.

I finally went to the doctor today and found out I don't have just a cold:

- outer ear infection
- inner ear infection
- sinus infection
- 101.5 degree fever
- psorrasis (sp) of the ear (I already knew I had that on my knees)

So I finally got meds today -- Cifdinir. It's a generic of Omnicef...never had it before. I feel like crap...can't wait for the drugs to work. DH is being great and took yesterday and today off of work to care for the girls.

Next post will have trip updates!:goodvibes

Sorry to hear that y'all have been so sick. I hope the sickies leave your house soon :goodvibes

Yesterday we closed on our 50 AKV points!!

If you recall, we made our flight with Southwest. Well, they have this great little feature where you can get a "credit" if your ticket prices go down.

Well, while sick, of course I have to stay up on Disney and one time I checked and sure enough our flights were $30 total cheaper. I quickly IM'd Sharky, resident knows-it-all, and had her help me figure out how to do it.

Yeah -- $30 credit!

Then today I checked again, and our flight was down again, so now we have a $84 credit.

At this time we have no trip planned but we may just do an impromptu trip next spring to 'wherever is on sale' -- you know one of those $29 or $39 one way sales to Cincinnati or wherever. We'll let SW determine a quick 2 day vacation for us. I figure every city will have something in it that is fun to do -- at least a zoo, park or playground.

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo: at least some good things happened while you have been sick. Can't complain about that :thumbsup2

[Marshay]

Thanks for all the good wishes on my health! I went back to the doc to get my ear checked out...still fluid behind the ear so they recommended nasal saline spray 2x/day. Seems weird to me to treat the ear by going through the nose, but we'll see. She said it'll start to improve in a week or I need to come back for some strong meds.

================
Now back to the trip. I've read the rumors that Disney will increase their ticket prices on August 1st, so I've been researching tickets and found Undercover Tourist and Great Getaways to have the best prices.

I think we'll get a 6 day Non Expiration pass so we can use 3 days for this trip and then have another 3 days to use in the future. We may add on the Water Parks/Disney Quest option since I know DD4 will love Disney Quest and we'll probably want to go to a water park next July.

[Leger13]

Thanks for all the good wishes on my health! I went back to the doc to get my ear checked out...still fluid behind the ear so they recommended nasal saline spray 2x/day. Seems weird to me to treat the ear by going through the nose, but we'll see. She said it'll start to improve in a week or I need to come back for some strong meds.

================
Now back to the trip. I've read the rumors that Disney will increase their ticket prices on August 1st, so I've been researching tickets and found Undercover Tourist and Great Getaways to have the best prices.

I think we'll get a 6 day Non Expiration pass so we can use 3 days for this trip and then have another 3 days to use in the future. We may add on the Water Parks/Disney Quest option since I know DD4 will love Disney Quest and we'll probably want to go to a water park next July.

Hope that nasal spray helps and you don't have to get that other medication.

I'm so frustrated at Disney and their ticket prices. I'm trying to get mine before they raise the price again too. Ugh!

Good idea getting the 6 days no expiration. Will save you $ in the long run.:thumbsup2

[Marshay]

Hope that nasal spray helps and you don't have to get that other medication.

I'm so frustrated at Disney and their ticket prices. I'm trying to get mine before they raise the price again too. Ugh!

Good idea getting the 6 days no expiration. Will save you $ in the long run.:thumbsup2

Where are you going to get your tickets? I've done research and like the two I mentioned above...do you have another company?

[Leger13]

Where are you going to get your tickets? I've done research and like the two I mentioned above...do you have another company?

We're getting ours through my friend Rebecca 'cause I'm sneaky and cheap like that :laughing: I've never gotten them through any of those discount sites before. Sorry I can't help there :sad2:

[Marshay]

So I've been thinking more about our schedule and this is the latest. I'll be able to make ADRs one month from today!

Sat
==
ME from Airport, late lunch poolside
Pool and/or explore resort/nap
Dinner at Chef Mickeys or O'hana
Fireworks at BLT Lounge

Sun
===
Epcot
Lunch or Dinner at Gardern Grill or Coral Reef
Fireworks at BLT Lounge or Illuminations

Mon
===
Magic Kingdom
Breakfast at Crystal Palace

Tues
===
Magic Kingdom
Need to make a lunch ressie -- maybe Liberty Tree Tavern?
DTD at night (since MK closes early for the Christmas party)

Wed
===
ME to Airport

[Trentmom]

Thanks for all the good wishes on my health! I went back to the doc to get my ear checked out...still fluid behind the ear so they recommended nasal saline spray 2x/day. Seems weird to me to treat the ear by going through the nose, but we'll see. She said it'll start to improve in a week or I need to come back for some strong meds.

================
Now back to the trip. I've read the rumors that Disney will increase their ticket prices on August 1st, so I've been researching tickets and found Undercover Tourist and Great Getaways to have the best prices.

I think we'll get a 6 day Non Expiration pass so we can use 3 days for this trip and then have another 3 days to use in the future. We may add on the Water Parks/Disney Quest option since I know DD4 will love Disney Quest and we'll probably want to go to a water park next July.

Good idea...

I never heard of great getaways. But it seems like a ton of people use undercover tourist :thumbsup2

So I've been thinking more about our schedule and this is the latest. I'll be able to make ADRs one month from today!

Sat
==
ME from Airport, late lunch poolside
Pool and/or explore resort/nap
Dinner at Chef Mickeys or O'hana
Fireworks at BLT Lounge

Sun
===
Epcot
Lunch or Dinner at Gardern Grill or Coral Reef
Fireworks at BLT Lounge or Illuminations

Mon
===
Magic Kingdom
Breakfast at Crystal Palace

Tues
===
Magic Kingdom
Need to make a lunch ressie -- maybe Liberty Tree Tavern?
DTD at night (since MK closes early for the Christmas party)

Wed
===
ME to Airport

Your schedule looks great

Looks like a nice relaxing trip

are you not park hopping this trip?

[Marshay]

Good idea...

I never heard of great getaways. But it seems like a ton of people use undercover tourist :thumbsup2



Your schedule looks great

Looks like a nice relaxing trip

are you not park hopping this trip?

Correct -- we were going to get the Non Expiration option but not the Park Hopper...just trying to save some $. Also, since we'll be at BLT, it makes the most sense to really spend time at MK and/or Epcot.

[Circusgirl]

Correct -- we were going to get the Non Expiration option but not the Park Hopper...just trying to save some $. Also, since we'll be at BLT, it makes the most sense to really spend time at MK and/or Epcot.

I'm glad you're on the mend - that was a nasty siege!

I think it's super smart not to overload the day when you have younger kids. It will be more fun to do less and rest enough. I know on your own you might want to spend some time as a total commando, but this plan looks terrific.

I just got back from Disneyland where I spent a bunch of time with tothesea (Missy) and her twin brothers Toby and Cody as well as their great Mom and Dad! Their whole family lives within walking distance of Disneyland, and they are the happiest people on earth!

[Marshay]

I'm glad you're on the mend - that was a nasty siege!

I think it's super smart not to overload the day when you have younger kids. It will be more fun to do less and rest enough. I know on your own you might want to spend some time as a total commando, but this plan looks terrific.

I just got back from Disneyland where I spent a bunch of time with tothesea (Missy) and her twin brothers Toby and Cody as well as their great Mom and Dad! Their whole family lives within walking distance of Disneyland, and they are the happiest people on earth!

Oh, that is super cool! I'm so glad you got to meet them. Really?? They can walk to DL??? OMG...can you imagine that???:thumbsup2

[Trentmom]

Correct -- we were going to get the Non Expiration option but not the Park Hopper...just trying to save some $. Also, since we'll be at BLT, it makes the most sense to really spend time at MK and/or Epcot.

Oh okay

That makes sense... GOod plan :thumbsup2

[Marshay]

So I think we'll get a 5 day ticket non-expiration (possibly with water parks) from Undercover Tourist. Everyone highly recommends UT on the DIS and All Ears. They also will ship the tickets to me Free of charge. I'm debating whether we want to add on the WP/DQ or not. I know we'll eventually use them and it'll be cheaper for me to add them on now ... but is that worth it? Should I just wait until we actually use the WP/DQ ... or is planning ahead to save money in the future the way to go?:confused3

I found out more about the BLT Lounge on the DIS. It appears that the Lounge seats only 77 people but that the roof access/outdoor viewing area holds several hundred (I think I read 499 or something like that).

So, if this is all true, then we won't really have to worry that much about seeing the HalloWishes fireworks at BLT Lounge...we won't be sitting inside anyway with 2 kids ... we just want to see HW from outside.

[jordanyosh]

It'll be interesting to see how the Top of the World Lounge/Fireworks viewing thing goes. I guess the only thing I would be worried about or would maybe want to think about would be how many elevators go to the top? How many people are going to view the fireworks each night...there might be a crunch at the elevators before fireworks. Just something to think about.

Is the Top of the World Lounge open only around the time of the fireworks or is it a bar that is open say from 5-midnight?

[Marshay]

It'll be interesting to see how the Top of the World Lounge/Fireworks viewing thing goes. I guess the only thing I would be worried about or would maybe want to think about would be how many elevators go to the top? How many people are going to view the fireworks each night...there might be a crunch at the elevators before fireworks. Just something to think about.

Is the Top of the World Lounge open only around the time of the fireworks or is it a bar that is open say from 5-midnight?

As I understand, it is a bar that is open from 5pm - midnight. So far the understanding is that it's only open to DVC members...but speculation on the DIS is that restriction may change in the future...hope not.

Anyone remember when the Cali Grill used to be called the Top of the World buffet restaurant? I do. I was a child but remember going there for breakfast one time.

[Marshay]

I ordered my free, customized Disney Park maps for Magic Kingdom and Epcot this evening. This is one thing I hadn't done in the past but thought it would be great for Rachel to have and we can study the map in preparation for our trip.

Of course, it's a great souvenir for the scrapbook, too!:thumbsup2

[Trentmom]

I ordered my free, customized Disney Park maps for Magic Kingdom and Epcot this evening. This is one thing I hadn't done in the past but thought it would be great for Rachel to have and we can study the map in preparation for our trip.

Of course, it's a great souvenir for the scrapbook, too!:thumbsup2

Oh cool. Those maps are very nice pirate:

[Marshay]

Southwest just decreased our flight by $6 total for all 3 of us so I rebooked to get the cheaper flight. Right now we are $59 each way plus taxes.

I'm hoping to see the price go even lower the closer we get!

[Marshay]

Oh, and our Disney Customized maps arrived yesterday. I got the character theme and can't wait to show them to Rachel.

I'm still debating our ticket choices...need to purchase this week before the price increase...

[Trentmom]

Southwest just decreased our flight by $6 total for all 3 of us so I rebooked to get the cheaper flight. Right now we are $59 each way plus taxes.

I'm hoping to see the price go even lower the closer we get!

You go girl :woohoo:

Oh, and our Disney Customized maps arrived yesterday. I got the character theme and can't wait to show them to Rachel.

I'm still debating our ticket choices...need to purchase this week before the price increase...

Oh I did not realize they had different themes now. When I ordred in the past, they were pirate themed

I have to check that out...:surfweb:

[cherbear]

awesome that you got the maps! are you going to post a picture?

[Circusgirl]

Southwest just decreased our flight by $6 total for all 3 of us so I rebooked to get the cheaper flight. Right now we are $59 each way plus taxes.

I'm hoping to see the price go even lower the closer we get!

I love it when I can bring my costs down even a little - it's very satisfying!

Oh, and our Disney Customized maps arrived yesterday. I got the character theme and can't wait to show them to Rachel.

I'm still debating our ticket choices...need to purchase this week before the price increase...

I agree with Cherbear - pictures, please!

[Marshay]

You go girl :woohoo:

Oh I did not realize they had different themes now. When I ordred in the past, they were pirate themed

I have to check that out...:surfweb:

Yeah, they still had the pirate map theme but also one with some characters on it.

awesome that you got the maps! are you going to post a picture?

I'll do that later today.

I love it when I can bring my costs down even a little - it's very satisfying!

I agree with Cherbear - pictures, please!

Will do!

[Marshay]

So I bought some tickets last night on UT...I got a 6D PH since that saves the most $$ compared to gate price ... will convert it to a DVC AP...just not sure if we'll do it for our Nov trip or wait until the July trip...I need to make a decision soon since we'll still need tix for Nov if I'm not doing AP...

decisions, decisions...

[kaoden39]

It's so exciting. And how nice that Southwest prices keep going down. That's great, and here's to hoping they keep going down.

[Trentmom]

So I bought some tickets last night on UT...I got a 6D PH since that saves the most $$ compared to gate price ... will convert it to a DVC AP...just not sure if we'll do it for our Nov trip or wait until the July trip...I need to make a decision soon since we'll still need tix for Nov if I'm not doing AP...

decisions, decisions...

Oh awesome..Glad you got them before price went up :thumbsup2

[Marshay]

Good News!!

I just found out that the Osborne Lights will now open on November 10th!! This means that we can see them.

(If you remember, we wanted to go in Dec but couldn't get in BLT)

Bad News!!

I just bought our November tickets today and they are not Park Hopper. I chose to add the Water Parks instead. But the tickets that I was going to trade/upgrade in July are PH. (I know...I just confused you all...but I thought I'd buy our tickets in advance for both trips...one to upgrade to DVC AP and one for our Nov trip + future weekend trip with WPs added to it that won't expire).

Now to figure this all out...We have 3 days...was going to do MK 2 days and Epcot 1 day...

Should we do HS instead of Epcot? instead of 2nd MK day? bite the bullet and add PH to the WP tickets?

ARGHHH!

It's too late...I'm going to bed to think about this...

[Trentmom]

Osborne lights are amazing!!!!

I would either add the PH to them or only do MK one day

It is not like you will not be back again:goodvibes

[Trentmom]

I would not skip Epcot.

I would skip MK 2nd day

Epcot World Showcase is beautifully decorated. Plus it has all different Storytellers in each land(Santas)

If you do not want to spend PH money..then do one day at Epcot, one at DHS and one at MK

Your girls will love Playhouse Disney there and Little Mermaid Show. Muppets is cute show.

The are things for them to do there. A lot of cool character meets, too.

[cherbear]

I would not skip Epcot.

I would skip MK 2nd day

Epcot World Showcase is beautifully decorated. Plus it has all different Storytellers in each land(Santas)

If you do not want to spend PH money..then do one day at Epcot, one at DHS and one at MK

Your girls will love Playhouse Disney there and Little Mermaid Show. Muppets is cute show.

The are things for them to do there. A lot of cool character meets, too.

I would have to agree with Kelly....you can't miss Epcot and the Santas! (I haven't yet been lucky to see them but it sounds wonderful)

[Marshay]

OK, so I woke up this morning and said:

MK 2 days
HS 1 day

no park hopper.

There. That was my plan.

Now, you guys got me rethinking Epcot...but will all the Santas create hazoc for a 4 yo who totally believes in just one Santa???

At this point, I'm waiting to see how much the tickets increase...how much to add on PH, etc. Then I'll have to work out the numbers.

With the MVMCP going on 2 out of the 3 nights we are going to be there, we may just want to get PH so we can do Osborne lights again and/or the Christmas Illuminations show.

[Trentmom]

OK, so I woke up this morning and said:

MK 2 days
HS 1 day

no park hopper.

There. That was my plan.

Now, you guys got me rethinking Epcot...but will all the Santas create hazoc for a 4 yo who totally believes in just one Santa???

At this point, I'm waiting to see how much the tickets increase...how much to add on PH, etc. Then I'll have to work out the numbers.

With the MVMCP going on 2 out of the 3 nights we are going to be there, we may just want to get PH so we can do Osborne lights again and/or the Christmas Illuminations show.


Nah...I dont think it would cause confusion. It is not like they are right next to each other. Santa is magical and can go from land to land in seconds.:santa:

Plus he needs to changes his clothes to go with culture of other children in the world ;)

Decorations there are just gorgeous

Maybe Park Hoppers are the way to go then...

Let us know what u decide :goodvibes

[Marshay]

Rachel and I had fun looking over these maps and planning our day!

WDW Property Map
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/2009%20Emch%20Photos/JPEG056.jpg

Epcot
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/2009%20Emch%20Photos/JPEG053.jpg

MK
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/2009%20Emch%20Photos/JPEG052.jpg

AK
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/2009%20Emch%20Photos/JPEG050.jpg

HS
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/2009%20Emch%20Photos/JPEG051.jpg

[Trentmom]

I love the maps. They are so cute


I went on last night and ordered ours :cool1:

[Marshay]

Ok, take a look at this and what does it remind you of...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3554/3767008349_fb11ce5ffa.jpg


Any chance the Imagineers were having some fun at the BLT and made the hot tub to look like a piece of toast?

So, when you're in the hot tub on a warm day you're "bacon".

If you don't use sunscreen you'll look like a "tomato"

C'mon, "lettuce" go to this resort!

:rotfl::rotfl2::lmao: :rotfl::rotfl2::lmao:

(I found this on another thread called BLT Beach and can't take full credit...just the bacon and lettuce ones were mine...)

[Trentmom]

Ok, take a look at this and what does it remind you of...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3554/3767008349_fb11ce5ffa.jpg


Any chance the Imagineers were having some fun at the BLT and made the hot tub to look like a piece of toast?

So, when you're in the hot tub on a warm day you're "bacon".

If you don't use sunscreen you'll look like a "tomato"

C'mon, "lettuce" go to this resort!

:rotfl::rotfl2::lmao: :rotfl::rotfl2::lmao:

(I found this on another thread called BLT Beach and can't take full credit...just the bacon and lettuce ones were mine...)

Too funny :rotfl2:

[Marshay]

Ok, take a look at this and what does it remind you of...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3554/3767008349_fb11ce5ffa.jpg


Any chance the Imagineers were having some fun at the BLT and made the hot tub to look like a piece of toast?

So, when you're in the hot tub on a warm day you're "bacon".

If you don't use sunscreen you'll look like a "tomato"

C'mon, "lettuce" go to this resort!

:rotfl::rotfl2::lmao: :rotfl::rotfl2::lmao:

(I found this on another thread called BLT Beach and can't take full credit...just the bacon and lettuce ones were mine...)


And another one.....

if you put on too much sunscreen, you'll be the mayonnaise!

[Marshay]

So DH and I sat down to review our schedule for November trip, since hours should come out tomorrow! :cool1:

He said we should go to MK, DS and Epcot and concentrate on the Christmas stuff. We know we won't be able to see everything but we'll obviously be back again.

His restaurant choices:

MK - Crystal Palace
Epcot - Garden Grill
DS - None, we'll do 1900 Park Fare for dinner before going back to DS

[beyondblessed]

I'm subscribing! I can't wait to hear about BLT....I'm really glad it wasn't the sandwich. I HATE tomatoes! :rotfl:

[Trentmom]

So DH and I sat down to review our schedule for November trip, since hours should come out tomorrow! :cool1:

He said we should go to MK, DS and Epcot and concentrate on the Christmas stuff. We know we won't be able to see everything but we'll obviously be back again.

His restaurant choices:

MK - Crystal Palace
Epcot - Garden Grill
DS - None, we'll do 1900 Park Fare for dinner before going back to DS

That's great. Sounds like a good plan :thumbsup2


I loved the Garden Grill. Such fresh food and nice quiet Character interaction:goodvibes

Crystal Palace...Can't stay away from your good Pal, Pooh Can you ;)

[Circusgirl]

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: I won't be able to go in the hot tub without thinking of this! I've got a reservation for a studio lake view for December (with the 40% off pin for annual passholders!) so can't wait to hear your report and see your pictures!

[Marshay]

I'm subscribing! I can't wait to hear about BLT....I'm really glad it wasn't the sandwich. I HATE tomatoes! :rotfl:

Welcome!!! I'm off scrapbooking today and tomorrow!!! Woo hoo!! But I'll be back to write up some more, once the Nov hours come out and I can put a schedule together.

That's great. Sounds like a good plan :thumbsup2


I loved the Garden Grill. Such fresh food and nice quiet Character interaction:goodvibes

Crystal Palace...Can't stay away from your good Pal, Pooh Can you ;)

I'm biting the bullet...but since I made an autograph page for Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger, we got to go now!

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: I won't be able to go in the hot tub without thinking of this! I've got a reservation for a studio lake view for December (with the 40% off pin for annual passholders!) so can't wait to hear your report and see your pictures!

yep, I'm going to be thinking the same thing when I go in the hot tub. (I'll be the nerdy girl in the tub making these cracks about B-L-T and M.):rotfl:

[Marshay]

Park hours still aren't up so I'm leaving to go cropping (after I nurse Elie).

Oh, and all that frustration I had over which tickets to buy? Well, I figured it out last night -- I saved $174 by purchasing the tickets through UT. I'm still waiting to see what the new price will be for the DVC AP, so it may go down a bit. But still: :banana::cool1:

[Circusgirl]

Park hours still aren't up so I'm leaving to go cropping (after I nurse Elie).

Oh, and all that frustration I had over which tickets to buy? Well, I figured it out last night -- I saved $174 by purchasing the tickets through UT. I'm still waiting to see what the new price will be for the DVC AP, so it may go down a bit. But still: :banana::cool1:

Oooh, I love those moments where all the research and planning pay off!!!!

[Trentmom]

Park hours still aren't up so I'm leaving to go cropping (after I nurse Elie).

Oh, and all that frustration I had over which tickets to buy? Well, I figured it out last night -- I saved $174 by purchasing the tickets through UT. I'm still waiting to see what the new price will be for the DVC AP, so it may go down a bit. But still: :banana::cool1:

They normally take one or two days after they are supposed to be up to actually get posted on their website

Wish they would release them like a week before you can make adrs

Makes it hard to pick adrs if you do not know hours.

[mousescrapper]

popcorn:: subbing in to read about your plans and first stay at BLT....

so excited to see what you guys are planning and how it goes as we'll be going "home" next yr Nov.

(glad I found your PTR on the scrapboards)

I'll be back to read up as I really want to get back in my scraproom and finish a layout I started earlier today..

Happy scrappin and Disney planning :goodvibes

[Marshay]

popcorn:: subbing in to read about your plans and first stay at BLT....

so excited to see what you guys are planning and how it goes as we'll be going "home" next yr Nov.

(glad I found your PTR on the scrapboards)

I'll be back to read up as I really want to get back in my scraproom and finish a layout I started earlier today..

Happy scrappin and Disney planning :goodvibes


Welcome fellow scrapper!!

I'm getting really excited about our trip, esp now that I started the book and the November hours are out.

I've seen some wonderful pictures of BLT. I'm sure we're going to love it!

[Marshay]

Here is our new schedule. We are not park hopping at this time but will just do 3 parks in 3 days. I'm avoiding the EMH parks, except for MK which is the only full day we are at WDW where Spectro & Wishes will be done. I'm expecting the park to be really crowded that day/night.

I can make my dining reservations next Sunday! Since I'm not going any place extra special, I don't think I'll get up at 6am to make my ressies.

Sat. Nov 14
Airport, ME, explore hotel and/or pool.
Dinner: CM (or O'hana or 1900 Park Fare)

Sun. Nov 15
Epcot
Lunch - Garden Grill (or Coral Reef)
9pm Illuminations?

Mon. Nov 16
MK
Lunch - Crystal Palace (or Liberty Tree Tavern)
7pm Spectro
8pm Wishes

Tue Nov 17
HS
Dinner - 1900 Park Fare (or O'hana)
Osborne Lights

[Marshay]

Forgot to add Kona Cafe for a back-up as well! Every time we've eaten here (breakfast and lunch) we've enjoyed it.

[Trentmom]

Your schedule looks great. :goodvibes

[mousescrapper]

I just read thru your PTR and am enjoying it...

so fun to find an upcoming BLT stay....

I first have to say that your idea of eating a BLT in front of BLT and the hot tub analogy just cracks me up :lmao:

I think I was destined to buy into BLT...as as long as I can remember BLT's have been my fav sandwich forever....I personally can't wait to make a BLT and eat it there....;)

I know you have been curious about the decor there...when we bought in this past march we did the rooms tour at SSR and saw both AKV and BLT...they are very different as you would expect...but I thought the rooms were :thumbsup2

very streamlined, crisp and cool. The colors were actually quite nice in person IMHO I really liked it! hope you will too.

I'm curious too how these SV rooms will be and what you will actually see...we have always stayed on prop mod, value and 1 deluxe w/ the SV and can't really complain too much...but it would be nice to see something other than cars...i agree. but we'll be doing a SV on our first trip home, because for now as a fam of 6 we need the 2 BR and point wise for now and have enough left over for an anniversary trip for DH & I we will be doing a SV.

so here's hoping it's ok! :goodvibes

the whole TotW lounge has me :confused: too mainly in re to kids...be interested in seeing how this works for you.

many of your :confused3 have been worked thru but I'm wondering if you are still thinking about this stuff?

TSM w/ a baby....a baby or toddler can sit btween 2 adults on the ride as long as they can sit...8 months maybe to young...there is no buckles, but I have heard recentely that you can hold a lap baby on the ride w/out bringing the pully trigger toward you or something like that....but yes you may have to baby swap this ride. we did it w/ an 18 mo old w/ no issues, but it does jerk alot like you remember.

looking for a fun indoor play area for kids in Epcot?

try the Kodak labs part of the Imagination pav

Interacive kid show at MK...Storytime w/ Belle...I do not think they do a show by the SitS anymore.

your schedule looks good and I think you'll be ok on the buses to DHS...we have always just used the Dis transpo and have had a few glitches over the yrs, but for the most part...I can not complain.

looking forward to more popcorn::

[cherbear]

okay so it looks like I missed a lot. I only read the last page so far and your schedule looks great.

I don't know if you saw this yet but you may enjoy:

Jack Spence's blog - BLT Part 1 (http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2009/08/bay_lake_tower_opening_day_1.html)

and the 2nd part:
Jack Spence's blog - BLT Part 2 (http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2009/08/bay_lake_tower_part_two_1.html)

[cherbear]

Nah...I dont think it would cause confusion. It is not like they are right next to each other. Santa is magical and can go from land to land in seconds.:santa:

Plus he needs to changes his clothes to go with culture of other children in the world ;)


I LOVE :love: your interpretation on this!

Ok, take a look at this and what does it remind you of...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3554/3767008349_fb11ce5ffa.jpg


Any chance the Imagineers were having some fun at the BLT and made the hot tub to look like a piece of toast?

So, when you're in the hot tub on a warm day you're "bacon".

If you don't use sunscreen you'll look like a "tomato"

C'mon, "lettuce" go to this resort!

:rotfl::rotfl2::lmao: :rotfl::rotfl2::lmao:

(I found this on another thread called BLT Beach and can't take full credit...just the bacon and lettuce ones were mine...)

:lmao::lmao::lmao:

I never would have thought of it as a piece of toast until you mentioned it! I think your bacon and lettuce jokes were the perfect addition to the joke so give yourself some credit! :thumbsup2

And another one.....

if you put on too much sunscreen, you'll be the mayonnaise!

:rotfl: you are too much!

Park hours still aren't up so I'm leaving to go cropping (after I nurse Elie).

Oh, and all that frustration I had over which tickets to buy? Well, I figured it out last night -- I saved $174 by purchasing the tickets through UT. I'm still waiting to see what the new price will be for the DVC AP, so it may go down a bit. But still: :banana::cool1:

that's fantastic!

[Marshay]

Mousescrapper and CherBear --

Thanks for your posts! I read them but do not have time to reply now. I'm doing our final packing for our quick 4 day weekend to Hershey, PA (going to Chocolate World and Hersheypark) and to my parents house in Blandon (near Reading, PA).

I can't wait -- a roller coaster is soon in my vision!!

[cherbear]

you're giving me a strong craving for some almond hershey kisses...

:rotfl:

have fun!!!

[Trentmom]

Hey Marshay

got any updates for us ? popcorn::