Our Halloween Pop adventure with a 32 year old Disney Newbie -Trip report link pg. 34

[jenseib]

How fun! I want to go to camp too! LOL!
Love the earings. I did both my girls young. I had to repeice Paiges several times though as hers kept growing back when she didn't wear earings. So far Claires stay open.

[joy13]

Great PTR, your daughter is adorable! It is wonderful that you got the ADR's you wanted and got that code applied. Your plans look great!

Thank you! It's been fun so far - I'll see how good I am at taking notes during vacation so I can do a good trip report - though I'll have lots of pictures to help me I'm sure. Yes, Monday was a good day - all the ADR's I wanted and saved money :thumbsup2

How fun! I want to go to camp too! LOL!
Love the earings. I did both my girls young. I had to repeice Paiges several times though as hers kept growing back when she didn't wear earings. So far Claires stay open.

Camp is so fun, I'm bummed a little because if she goes next year it's without me - I love camp too :lmao: I will make sure Maddie wears earrings all the time, because she won't want to repierce them for awhile I don't think. ;)

[joy13]

I know it seems like it took so long to get here and now it's Zipping bye! I'm happy though it's much needed! :goodvibes

Time is flying for me too - and I have 2 months left!

[DreaGirl]

Camp looks so fun! I never went to camp growing up so I want my kids to experience it.

LOVE the new earrings! They are so cute.

[joy13]

Camp looks so fun! I never went to camp growing up so I want my kids to experience it.

LOVE the new earrings! They are so cute.

Camp really is a great experience :lovestruc

[joy13]

So, I decided since we are eating at Park Fare for dinner with the Stepsisters and Stepmother, I wanted to try and recreate Cinderella's pink mouse dress. I talked it over with Maddie and she loved the idea. So I ordered this dress:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/maddiesworld/pinkprincessdress.jpg

I ordered it from mydressupshop.com. This is our 3rd dress by this brand and they are really nice because they aren't itchy at all :thumbsup2

And I need to turn it into this:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/maddiesworld/DSC02500.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/maddiesworld/DSC02501.jpg

And then try and get the accessories close:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/maddiesworld/DSC02502.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/maddiesworld/DSC02503.jpg

The burgandy shoes threw me off - I never paid that close attention before :confused3 But I suppose Cinderella didn't have a closet full of shoes ;) We do have a plastic set of blue pearls though, so that's one thing down

Anyway, it should work, but the fact that I don't really sew could make things interesting :lmao: I will keep you updated on my progress with a few pictures, but will save the final project for my trip report :cool2:

[joy13]

How's everyone's week going? We actually have some summer like weather around here!

[ZeroToHero]

My week is good! Well, my dad went to the hospital at 6 am today, because of an irregular heartbeat, but he's back home now, and is doing fine. He has a pacemaker for this reason, so no worries. :)

We've been getting some really steamy weather over here too - summery and humid! Great for my hair... :rolleyes2

[DreaGirl]

I love that dress! Good luck on transforming it. I can't wait to see the final project.

Our weather was warm for a few days, but we are back in the 70s. I miss my 80s! I want to swim!!

[joy13]

I love that dress! Good luck on transforming it. I can't wait to see the final project.

Our weather was warm for a few days, but we are back in the 70s. I miss my 80s! I want to swim!!

Yeah - you have had the same weather as us. We were planning on going swimming Friday - now they are saying low 70's and rain :sad2:

I can't wait to start working on the dress!

[joy13]

My week is good! Well, my dad went to the hospital at 6 am today, because of an irregular heartbeat, but he's back home now, and is doing fine. He has a pacemaker for this reason, so no worries. :)

We've been getting some really steamy weather over here too - summery and humid! Great for my hair... :rolleyes2

So glad your Dad is ok - thank goodness for the pacemaker!

Sorry about the hair - I wish we would get summery and steamy for more than a day though.

[Goofy22]

So, I decided since we are eating at Park Fare for dinner with the Stepsisters and Stepmother, I wanted to try and recreate Cinderella's pink mouse dress. I talked it over with Maddie and she loved the idea. So I ordered this dress:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/maddiesworld/pinkprincessdress.jpg

I ordered it from mydressupshop.com. This is our 3rd dress by this brand and they are really nice because they aren't itchy at all :thumbsup2

And I need to turn it into this:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/maddiesworld/DSC02500.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/maddiesworld/DSC02501.jpg

And then try and get the accessories close:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/maddiesworld/DSC02502.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/maddiesworld/DSC02503.jpg

The burgandy shoes threw me off - I never paid that close attention before :confused3 But I suppose Cinderella didn't have a closet full of shoes ;) We do have a plastic set of blue pearls though, so that's one thing down

Anyway, it should work, but the fact that I don't really sew could make things interesting :lmao: I will keep you updated on my progress with a few pictures, but will save the final project for my trip report :cool2:
The dress is too pretty! Well good luck with the sewing because I don't so either so I know exactly where your coming from! ;)
My week is good! Well, my dad went to the hospital at 6 am today, because of an irregular heartbeat, but he's back home now, and is doing fine. He has a pacemaker for this reason, so no worries. :)

We've been getting some really steamy weather over here too - summery and humid! Great for my hair... :rolleyes2
Wow! I'm glad your dad is ok! My Bosses wife was hospitalized for heart palpatations never had a problem before! I think it's this heat and humidity! It's crazy! Our weather has been High 80's Mid to low 90's and Very Very Humid!
Yeah - you have had the same weather as us. We were planning on going swimming Friday - now they are saying low 70's and rain :sad2:

I can't wait to start working on the dress!

I wish our weather was in the 70's! were in boot camp for the Florida heat! :rotfl:

[joy13]

The dress is too pretty! Well good luck with the sewing because I don't so either so I know exactly where your coming from! ;)

Thanks - I need all the luck I can get :lmao:

I wish our weather was in the 70's! were in boot camp for the Florida heat! :rotfl:

It's been too windy and cool to do any swimming or other fun summer stuff, but I know lots of heat and humidity is almost as bad.

[joy13]

So I was just was reading Kathy's pre-trip report and she mentioned that daylight savings is on 10/31. That is totally in our favor since our flight leaves at 7:30am on 11/1 :scared1: That extra hour of sleep is going to come in handy!

[KathyRN137]

So, I decided since we are eating at Park Fare for dinner with the Stepsisters and Stepmother, I wanted to try and recreate Cinderella's pink mouse dress.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/maddiesworld/DSC02503.jpg

The burgandy shoes threw me off - I never paid that close attention before :confused3


I never, ever, noticed that either. I doubt anyone else would!

Fabulous idea... the stepsisters will really go wild!! :laughing:


So I was just was reading Kathy's pre-trip report and she mentioned that daylight savings is on 10/31. That is totally in our favor since our flight leaves at 7:30am on 11/1 :scared1: That extra hour of sleep is going to come in handy!

:thumbsup2


Kathy

[DreaGirl]

That will come in handy! Why or why are the flights so early?!

[joy13]

That will come in handy! Why or why are the flights so early?!

I know! I so did not want to take that flight home, but eventually it was so cheap I couldn't turn it down :confused:

[joy13]

I just thought I'd share this link from Stitch Kingdom for all the Princess fans reading. "The Princess and the Frog" is coming out on DD's birthday - so we are excited about this movie!

http://www.stitchkingdom.com/2009/08/07/first-look-princess-tiana-meet-greet-character-debuts-with-anika-noni-rose-beside-her/

[DreaGirl]

I'm excited about the movie too! I think we are going to try to take A. to the theater to see it since she did so well with UP!

[DreaGirl]

I know! I so did not want to take that flight home, but eventually it was so cheap I couldn't turn it down :confused:

Same with us, then we added an extra night so we would have another full Disney day. I guess we didn't end up saving money after all...unless you do "Disney Math". :laughing:

[joy13]

I'm excited about the movie too! I think we are going to try to take A. to the theater to see it since she did so well with UP!

I just pre-ordered the Tiana doll on Amazon :thumbsup2 It's perfect since it opens on Maddie's birthday - we'll go to the movie then give her the doll :lovestruc

Same with us, then we added an extra night so we would have another full Disney day. I guess we didn't end up saving money after all...unless you do "Disney Math". :laughing:

I like your Disney math! If I hadn't already gotten airfare when freedining came out, I'd add a night - I could kick myself for not going Sat-Sun.

[joy13]

Maddie's having a sleepover tonight with the neighbor girls here at our house - our first one :) So far so good - pizza, ice cream and now they are watching Wizard of Oz. They assured me they have all seen it before and they all really wanted to watch it. I'll have to update tomorrow!

[Goofy22]

Maddie's having a sleepover tonight with the neighbor girls here at our house - our first one :) So far so good - pizza, ice cream and now they are watching Wizard of Oz. They assured me they have all seen it before and they all really wanted to watch it. I'll have to update tomorrow!

Sounds like fun! Good luck with that! :goodvibes

[KathyRN137]

Maddie's having a sleepover tonight with the neighbor girls here at our house - our first one :) So far so good - pizza, ice cream and now they are watching Wizard of Oz. They assured me they have all seen it before and they all really wanted to watch it. I'll have to update tomorrow!

Have fun! Hope you get some sleep eventually!!! :laughing:


Kathy

[jenseib]

I love that dress too! I can't sew either. Claire is going to be Mary Poppins for Halloween and I nedd to make a hat and also add some bows to her dress. I know I'll be just panickng over it. I still need to find a white hat though! LOL!

[joy13]

Sounds like fun! Good luck with that! :goodvibes

Have fun! Hope you get some sleep eventually!!! :laughing:


Kathy

Thanks ladies! It went well, they were asleep by 10:00pm but then a loud thunderstorm went through around 2:00am. Maddie and the older of the two sisters woke up, but the youngest didn't - LOL! They went right back to sleep though - so all was well. They even made me breakfast this morning :lovestruc

I love that dress too! I can't sew either. Claire is going to be Mary Poppins for Halloween and I nedd to make a hat and also add some bows to her dress. I know I'll be just panickng over it. I still need to find a white hat though! LOL!

I know, I'm waiting a few weeks before starting that project, I'm a bit nervous!:eek:

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

I'm in!!! I can't wait to hear more!!!

[DreaGirl]

I'm glad the sleepover went well! I can't wait for those days. :)

[joy13]

I'm in!!! I can't wait to hear more!!!

:welcome: I love to chat, so the more the merrier! It looks like you were a FGMIT - how cool! Were you working at the castle in 2007? We did BBB at the castle then - we had Rhonda - she was great! We are going to try DTD this time around, just for something different. I can't wait!

I'm glad the sleepover went well! I can't wait for those days. :)

It did go well - at this age it's nice because they aren't wanting to stay up all night :scared1:

[joy13]

I just got a flier in the mail for my Disney Visa and in there it says that they are re-realeasing Toy Story 1 and 2 in 3D Oct. 2nd :cool1: It's going to be sold as a double feature! We love Toy Story, but I never saw it in the theater - so this is exciting. It should be great in 3D also - though probably a pricey ticket - for Toy Story, I'm willing to spend it I think.

[ZeroToHero]

:woohoo: I'd go see that! Can't wait.

[wdwgirl03]

I just got a flier in the mail for my Disney Visa and in there it says that they are re-realeasing Toy Story 1 and 2 in 3D Oct. 2nd :cool1: It's going to be sold as a double feature! We love Toy Story, but I never saw it in the theater - so this is exciting. It should be great in 3D also - though probably a pricey ticket - for Toy Story, I'm willing to spend it I think.

When we went to see Up they had an ad for the Toy Story movies on a TV outside the theater. So exciting they're rereleasing them. I definitely remember seeing Toy Story in the theaters because I remember afterwards I wondered if my toys did stuff like that. :rotfl: There's also going to be a Toy Story 3! :thumbsup2

[DreaGirl]

I just got a flier in the mail for my Disney Visa and in there it says that they are re-realeasing Toy Story 1 and 2 in 3D Oct. 2nd :cool1: It's going to be sold as a double feature! We love Toy Story, but I never saw it in the theater - so this is exciting. It should be great in 3D also - though probably a pricey ticket - for Toy Story, I'm willing to spend it I think.

Oh, that's cool!!!! We love both 1 and 2.

[joy13]

:woohoo: I'd go see that! Can't wait.

:thumbsup2 I just DD can sit through 2 movies - she loves Toy Story though so I think it will be fine!

When we went to see Up they had an ad for the Toy Story movies on a TV outside the theater. So exciting they're rereleasing them. I definitely remember seeing Toy Story in the theaters because I remember afterwards I wondered if my toys did stuff like that. :rotfl: There's also going to be a Toy Story 3! :thumbsup2

I can't wait for Toy Story 3!!!!!!! So smart on Disney's part to rerelease the first two :thumbsup2

Oh, that's cool!!!! We love both 1 and 2.

Definately! :cool1:

[joy13]

So I stole the idea from another Diser (Dreamer I think) and we started Disney movie night last night. We started with Cars - no food really goes with that, so we had sloppy joes. Maddie said that was a good choice because they were red like Lightening McQueen - works for me :thumbsup2 So we watched the movie and had rootbeer floats :happytv: It was a very nice night! I think next week may be Ratatoullie because it is going to be on Disney Channel. :thumbsup2

[ZeroToHero]

Now I want a rootbeer float... too bad we don't have ice cream... or root beer. I guess I have to settle for water. :sad2:

[joy13]

Now I want a rootbeer float... too bad we don't have ice cream... or root beer. I guess I have to settle for water. :sad2:

Sorry :rotfl:

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

yummy rootbeer floats!!!!

I did a week of ocean animals with my pre-k kids today and on Friday we're going to watch Finding Nemo and have gold fish crackers and they earned an ice cream party so we're having rootbeer floats too!!

I was at BBB in 2008 Jan-May and then Feb-May 2009. DTD is nice, but I've heard reports from other FGITs they aren't as personal as the ones in the castle. They really stick to a strict time guide-15mins for a fairytale, 20 for diva, and 25 for pop where as at the castle as long as they are out within 45mins that is good so I guess just to warn, perhaps it has changed at DTD but when I interviewed for Full Time back in Feb the manager was pretty persistant about it..sad if you ask me :(

Can't wait to hear more!!!

[joy13]

yummy rootbeer floats!!!!

I did a week of ocean animals with my pre-k kids today and on Friday we're going to watch Finding Nemo and have gold fish crackers and they earned an ice cream party so we're having rootbeer floats too!!

I was at BBB in 2008 Jan-May and then Feb-May 2009. DTD is nice, but I've heard reports from other FGITs they aren't as personal as the ones in the castle. They really stick to a strict time guide-15mins for a fairytale, 20 for diva, and 25 for pop where as at the castle as long as they are out within 45mins that is good so I guess just to warn, perhaps it has changed at DTD but when I interviewed for Full Time back in Feb the manager was pretty persistant about it..sad if you ask me :(

Can't wait to hear more!!!


We love Nemo!!!!!!!!

That's funny how rumors are - I've read on the Dis that people think that DTD is more personal (that's not why we are going there, we had a great experience at the castle, I just want to try both). So I guess it just depends on attitude and expectations. I'm sure both are wonderful! :love:

[joy13]

We are going out of town for the weekend, so I'll give you some trip stuff to mull over while I am gone :)

Our first day is all travel, we don't leave Green Bay until 10:45am and aren't scheduled to arrive in Orlando until 6:45pm. So I figure we won't get to POP until 8:00 or after. So that day will just be travel, unpacking and getting a good night's rest for the next day. I just wonder how late our luggage will arrive - I'd hate for luggage services to wake Maddie up. Does anyone know how they handle that later at night? I don't want to pick up our luggage ourselves - that's half the fun of Magical Express. Something to ponder I guess.

So our first full day will be Monday 10/26. We have an 8:10am ADR at Crystal Palace :woohoo: So we should be done eating by park open or shortly after :thumbsup2 My plan is to get as much done as we can in Fantasy Land and then get to Toontown about 9:45 to so we can get in line for Tinkerbelle and Friends right away. Depending how long we wait, I'd like to get to Ariel's Grotto also. We've never done the Ariel meet n' greet because the line was always so long and I hate to wait that long for character greetings. Once we are done with those things, I don't have a plan - I need that to change :rotfl:

Here's a list of what we want to see in Magic Kingdom - not all this day, overall.

Adventureland:
Pirates of the Carribean
Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Jungle Cruise

Frontierland:
Big Thundermountain Railroad
Splash Mountain

Liberty Square:
Haunted Mansion
Hall of Presidents

Fantasyland:
Ariel's Grotto
Cinderella's Carrousel
Dumbo
Small World
Tea cups
Winnie the Pooh
Philharmagic
Peter Pan's Flight
Snow White (maybe)

Toontown:
Barnstormer
Pixie Hollow
Mickey/Minnie's House

Tomorrowland:
AstroOrbitor
Buzzlightyear
Monster's Inc
TTA
Carousel of Progress (maybe)

It's alot and the first morning is the most time we will spend there, so I may be overacheiving somewhat, but we'll see how we do that first morning.

[joy13]

So I got an email from Stitchkingdom about refurbs today. It seems that the Computer and Bowling Pin pools may be closed down while we are there (10/25 - 11/1). Not a huge deal to me, but makes me hope we get our request a little bit more. I wonder why they would close 2 of 3 at once?

[Goofy22]

So I got an email from Stitchkingdom about refurbs today. It seems that the Computer and Bowling Pin pools may be closed down while we are there (10/25 - 11/1). Not a huge deal to me, but makes me hope we get our request a little bit more. I wonder why they would close 2 of 3 at once?

I don't believe that they will do 2 at the same time! I believe I have read before that Disney will only do 1 refurb at a time! Maybe I can try and pry for you while I'm there next week and see if I get any answers for you! :thumbsup2

[joy13]

I don't believe that they will do 2 at the same time! I believe I have read before that Disney will only do 1 refurb at a time! Maybe I can try and pry for you while I'm there next week and see if I get any answers for you! :thumbsup2


That would be great - thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DreaGirl]

Your list looks great. I think you'll be able to get most of those things in during your trip. I hope you get to meet Ariel as well as the Fairies. So fun!!

I can't believe they would have both pools down at the same time. That would only leave the Hippy Dippy Pool for all the guests. I hope you find something out Goofy22!!

[joy13]

Your list looks great. I think you'll be able to get most of those things in during your trip. I hope you get to meet Ariel as well as the Fairies. So fun!!

I can't believe they would have both pools down at the same time. That would only leave the Hippy Dippy Pool for all the guests. I hope you find something out Goofy22!!

Thanks! I hope we can work Ariel in too, if not that morning maybe when we go for MNSSHP early, after 6:00 we can see her without much wait.

I agree about the pools, it's good to have someone on the case :thumbsup2 :lmao:

[jenseib]

We love Nemo!!!!!!!!

That's funny how rumors are - I've read on the Dis that people think that DTD is more personal (that's not why we are going there, we had a great experience at the castle, I just want to try both). So I guess it just depends on attitude and expectations. I'm sure both are wonderful! :love:

Thats the same things I have heard too. DTD is MUCH friendlier. I was happy with our castle experience, but I didn;t think out girl was anything super in personality. She was actually a bit quiet, but Claire was very happy and thats all that mattered to me.

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

sounds like a great first day!!

..I can't believe they would close 2 pools at the same time but I guess if they leave just one it's something but hopefully they wont!!

[joy13]

Thats the same things I have heard too. DTD is MUCH friendlier. I was happy with our castle experience, but I didn;t think out girl was anything super in personality. She was actually a bit quiet, but Claire was very happy and thats all that mattered to me.

I'm not worried - I'm sure we'll have a great time. Maddie is pretty talkative so she'll engage her FGIT if they don't engage her :rotfl:

sounds like a great first day!!

..I can't believe they would close 2 pools at the same time but I guess if they leave just one it's something but hopefully they wont!!

That doesn't seem right, either way we'll have fun I'm sure.


We had a great weekend up north! This week is pretty busy, but I'll try and do a little more planning this week.

[jordanyosh]

It would be logical that if your luggage arrives at the resort past 11pm or so. That they would hold it until morning or you could go pick it up....but that's logic.......

[DreaGirl]

I think there is a cut-off time for luggage, and I want to say it is 11pm. You could ask over on the resort board.

When we went in November our luggage wasn't there at 10 and we had to call and request it to be delivered. 1/2 hour later, we were out of diapers and waiting on our luggage. At that point my DH asked if he could get it himself because of the diaper issue and they delivered it within five minutes.

I would just call if it's not in your room and either tell them to hold it or ask if you can get it yourself.

[ZeroToHero]

I know that if your flight comes in after 10, they don't pull your luggage for Magical Express, but I don't know anything other than that...

Since your plane is coming in before 10, you should be fine - just pack enough stuff for the next day in a carry-on.

[joy13]

It would be logical that if your luggage arrives at the resort past 11pm or so. That they would hold it until morning or you could go pick it up....but that's logic.......

LOL - as we all have experience logic doesn't always apply ;)

I think there is a cut-off time for luggage, and I want to say it is 11pm. You could ask over on the resort board.

When we went in November our luggage wasn't there at 10 and we had to call and request it to be delivered. 1/2 hour later, we were out of diapers and waiting on our luggage. At that point my DH asked if he could get it himself because of the diaper issue and they delivered it within five minutes.

I would just call if it's not in your room and either tell them to hold it or ask if you can get it yourself.

We'll just have to look into it when we get there. We could always have it delivered to SIL's room if DD falls asleep. Though - who am I kidding, she'll probably sleep on the plane and be up until midnight anyway :scared1:

[joy13]

I know that if your flight comes in after 10, they don't pull your luggage for Magical Express, but I don't know anything other than that...

Since your plane is coming in before 10, you should be fine - just pack enough stuff for the next day in a carry-on.

I will do that just to be safe - thanks!

Our flight leaves at 7:30 am when we leave - so I know we won't be able to check our bags at the resort, but how early does ME start?

[jordanyosh]

I will do that just to be safe - thanks!

Our flight leaves at 7:30 am when we leave - so I know we won't be able to check our bags at the resort, but how early does ME start?

I looked at the official Disneyworld site and it looks like ME runs 24/7. Like you said the baggage service doesn't run 24/7.

I would check with ME before you leave for the trip just in case.

[joy13]

Yeah, I'll look into it more - thanks Jordan :)

[jordanyosh]

Yeah, I'll look into it more - thanks Jordan :)

You're quite welcome!:)

[KathyRN137]

It's alot and the first morning is the most time we will spend there, so I may be overacheiving somewhat, but we'll see how we do that first morning.

That's why its good to have that second MK day to catch what you miss on Day One! :thumbsup2

I may start "Movie Night" too. Lately we seem to be watching a lot of Disney anyway! Your daughter looks so cute curled up on the couch with her rootbeer float! :goodvibes


Kathy

[joy13]

That's why its good to have that second MK day to catch what you miss on Day One! :thumbsup2

I may start "Movie Night" too. Lately we seem to be watching a lot of Disney anyway! Your daughter looks so cute curled up on the couch with her rootbeer float! :goodvibes


Kathy

Yes, hopefully we can hit whatever we miss later in the vacation :thumbsup2

Thanks, she was loving that rootbeer float.

[Goofy22]

I will do that just to be safe - thanks!

Our flight leaves at 7:30 am when we leave - so I know we won't be able to check our bags at the resort, but how early does ME start?

I would definitely check with baggage svcs I think you maybe able to check your bags even with early flights if not you could always do it the night before just make sure you keep out the things you need and you could put somethings in a carry on if you have to! :thumbsup2 I leave in 2 days can't wait!

[joy13]

I would definitely check with baggage svcs I think you maybe able to check your bags even with early flights if not you could always do it the night before just make sure you keep out the things you need and you could put somethings in a carry on if you have to! :thumbsup2 I leave in 2 days can't wait!

I will check on that for sure :thumbsup2 Have a great trip! :cool1:

[joy13]

So I left off on Monday 10/26 hopefully meeting Ariel with a minimum wait. So now I need to decide, I'm torn between going to tomorrowland and riding Astro Orbiter (I like that ride, I love the view from up there) or heading to Liberty Square for Haunted Mansion. I'm leaning towards tomorrowland. We could get a fast pass for Buzzlightyear, see Monsters Inc. Then maybe cut across to Adventureland and get a fastpass for Splash (I want to ride that last before we leave). Hopefully it's not too long of a wait for BTMRR and we can ride that. Then head for Haunted Mansion and Hall of Presidents, go back ride Splash, then head back to POP to rest up/swim. Maybe I'll check out some of the UG's touring plans and see if that order makes sense. I'm hoping to leave MK around 1:00. So, I don't know if all that is possible in 4 hours. I'm willing to wait a bit for the fairies, so that could throw us off. I won't wait long for Ariel though.

After our rest at POP the plan is to go to Epcot and we have a dinner ADR for Biergarten at 6:30. I figure we have to Epcot no later than 5:00pm since we have to make our way all the way to Germany. I'd like to get there a bit earlier so we could do a few things before dinner. I was thinking that would be a good time to goof around in Innoventions for awhile. We have two other partial days at Epcot to get the rides in. If we are there early enough and it is still going on, we'll do the Visa Meet and Greet too. I can't remember the exact times, I'll look those up before we go.

After dinner, we'll just wander around World Showcase and find a good spot for Illuminations. I figure we can take turns taking Maddie to some Kidcot stations and shopping while we hold our spot for the show. We are sleeping in the next day since it is the party day, so we can take it slow out of World Showcase after Illuminations is over :thumbsup2

[joy13]

I forgot to add in my above post - I'll take everyone's suggestions on good spots for Illuminations :)

[joy13]

Just had to say..........

Go Packers!


We went to the preseason game last night vs. the Bills (no T.O. though - he's injured) the Packers are looking good so far, I hope they can keep it going into the regular season :cool1:

Back to your Disney planning now :)

[joy13]

Hello? Is anyone out there?:surfweb: ;) :lmao:

[jordanyosh]

I had a busy weekend, but I'm here.

Your plans look good. :thumbsup2

[jordanyosh]

go niners!!!!

[joy13]

go niners!!!!

:rotfl: Ok - I can go with that for now - in the 90's when they were contending with the Packers in the playoffs - no way ;) I did love Joe Montana back in the day though (80's)

[joy13]

I had a busy weekend, but I'm here.

Your plans look good. :thumbsup2

Thanks! Your Niner's post took my attention at first, I'm glad I went back and saw this one too. :rotfl:

I know several trip report people are in Disney right now and it's a busy time of year. I thought maybe I could pull out a lurker or two, also :)

[jordanyosh]

:rotfl: Ok - I can go with that for now - in the 90's when they were contending with the Packers in the playoffs - no way ;) I did love Joe Montana back in the day though (80's)

It's hard to be a Niners fan these days. We went through several years of salary cap hell. We are just now putting together a good team, not a Super Bowl team yet, but hopefully we can have a winning season.

What do you think of Favre?

[jordanyosh]

:rotfl: Ok - I can go with that for now - in the 90's when they were contending with the Packers in the playoffs - no way ;) I did love Joe Montana back in the day though (80's)

It's hard to be a Niners fan these days. We went through several years of salary cap hell. We are just now putting together a good team, not a Super Bowl team yet, but hopefully we can have a winning season.

What do you think of Favre?

[joy13]

It's hard to be a Niners fan these days. We went through several years of salary cap hell. We are just now putting together a good team, not a Super Bowl team yet, but hopefully we can have a winning season.

What do you think of Favre?

Uggh - Favre - don't get me started :sad2: I loved him for years. But after last summer - I am so over him! His return to Lambeau is the day we come back from Disney. That should be an interesting game if he makes it that long. He sure didn't look so good Friday night.

[jordanyosh]

Uggh - Favre - don't get me started :sad2: I loved him for years. But after last summer - I am so over him! His return to Lambeau is the day we come back from Disney. That should be an interesting game if he makes it that long. He sure didn't look so good Friday night.

It was kinda like when Montana went to KC.....

[joy13]

It was kinda like when Montana went to KC.....

Yeah - that just seemed so wrong! At least it wasn't a division rival though.

[jordanyosh]

Yeah - that just seemed so wrong! At least it wasn't a division rival though.

Yeah, that's a slap in the face, but it'll make for a great 2 games this season.

[joy13]

Yeah, that's a slap in the face, but it'll make for a great 2 games this season.

No kidding - bring it on, I say!!!!! :woohoo: The first meeting is a Monday night game - what a coup for ESPN :thumbsup2

[jordanyosh]

No kidding - bring it on, I say!!!!! :woohoo: The first meeting is a Monday night game - what a coup for ESPN :thumbsup2

OOOO!!!! I don't get to watch much football now because of church, but I have mondays off!!!!!!!

[wdwgirl03]

Just had to say..........

Go Packers!


We went to the preseason game last night vs. the Bills (no T.O. though - he's injured) the Packers are looking good so far, I hope they can keep it going into the regular season :cool1:

Back to your Disney planning now :)

Oooh, that is fun! Somebody I work with was at the first preseason game. I would loooove to go to another Packers game. We went to one in 2007 so it was cool to see Brett Favre before he retired. Err...maybe not. :rolleyes: I cannot believe he is on the Viqueens now. :mad:

[joy13]

OOOO!!!! I don't get to watch much football now because of church, but I have mondays off!!!!!!!

Monday Oct 5th - mark it down ;) :lmao:

Oooh, that is fun! Somebody I work with was at the first preseason game. I would loooove to go to another Packers game. We went to one in 2007 so it was cool to see Brett Favre before he retired. Err...maybe not. :rolleyes: I cannot believe he is on the Viqueens now. :mad:

It was cool - before we knew what a tool he was. I enjoyed watching him in many games. I wish I could forget the last two years :rolleyes: :sad2:
The games are very fun - we are blessed with season tickets (they were my Dad's originally). Welcome back - can't wait to hear all about your trip! And how about the Mayor of yours :thumbsup2

[DreaGirl]

GO LIONS!!

Oh, who am I trying to fool. I hate football....:rotfl2:

[joy13]

GO LIONS!!

Oh, who am I trying to fool. I hate football....:rotfl2:

:rotfl: Even if you didn't hate football - "GO LIONS!" is hard to pull off right now ;) They can only get better though - so that's a good thing. :rolleyes1

[wdwgirl03]

It was cool - before we knew what a tool he was. I enjoyed watching him in many games. I wish I could forget the last two years :rolleyes: :sad2:
The games are very fun - we are blessed with season tickets (they were my Dad's originally). Welcome back - can't wait to hear all about your trip! And how about the Mayor of yours :thumbsup2

Wow, that is awesome you have season tickets. So jealous! I just started my trip report...hope to see you over there. :)

It was funny because at the airport coming home they had the TV on and were talking about Tom Barrett and how he was going back to work. Funny hearing about Milwaukee on a national level!

[joy13]

Wow, that is awesome you have season tickets. So jealous! I just started my trip report...hope to see you over there. :)

It was funny because at the airport coming home they had the TV on and were talking about Tom Barrett and how he was going back to work. Funny hearing about Milwaukee on a national level!

I am heading over to read it right now :surfweb:

[joy13]

Day 2 - Tuesday 10/27/09 - I left of with us seeing Illuminations and taking it easy out of Epcot. I'm still looking for people's favorite spots for watching Illuminations :)

The plan for Day 2 is to sleep until we wake up on our own. We can eat two counter service meals that day because we have no ADR's and won't have used one the day before. So depending on the weather I hope to get some pool time in and breakfast at Everything POP - not sure which order that will be in - depends again on weather and what time we get up. If it's a nice day - I'm thinking breakfast by the pool sounds awesome :cool1: After that I think I'll send DH and DD back to the room to rest and SIL and I can head to DTD to shop :thumbsup2 This too depends on what time we all wake up. If DD wakes up at her normal 7:30 or so she'll need a nap to make it to the end of the party. We have a 2:30 ressie for BBB at DTD so DH and DD can come in time for that. I figure if they get up and going to DTD around 1:00, they should make it in time for the ressie. I'm hoping to be able to take Maddie's dress when SIL and I go ahead of time and drop it off at BBB so DH doesn't have to mess with it. I'm not really sure how the timing is going to go, but I think we'll get "dinner" after DD's appointment and photoshoot, then we'll head from DTD to the Party :dance3:

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

My favorite spot to watch illumations is when you first walk into WS there is a HUGE area inbetween those two gift shops and yes it's busy and crowded but the greatest thing is that it's on a slope so no matter what way you are standing you can get a spot. I would suggest getting there 1/2 hour to 15 mins before (depending on day of week) but when you first get there you will see everyone sit but when the show begins everyone will stand up allowing for more room if you are running behind!! It took a year and 1/2 of working at WDW to find the spot but even my parents agree you can see everything including the pictures on the globe!!!! If you are lucky they will open up the top little stage portion right over the water. I've never seen it from there because by the time you would get up there, I'm short and would not be able to see over people which is why I love the slope!!!

[joy13]

My favorite spot to watch illumations is when you first walk into WS there is a HUGE area inbetween those two gift shops and yes it's busy and crowded but the greatest thing is that it's on a slope so no matter what way you are standing you can get a spot. I would suggest getting there 1/2 hour to 15 mins before (depending on day of week) but when you first get there you will see everyone sit but when the show begins everyone will stand up allowing for more room if you are running behind!! It took a year and 1/2 of working at WDW to find the spot but even my parents agree you can see everything including the pictures on the globe!!!! If you are lucky they will open up the top little stage portion right over the water. I've never seen it from there because by the time you would get up there, I'm short and would not be able to see over people which is why I love the slope!!!

Thanks! That sounds like a great spot:lovestruc You worked at BBB (the castle) right? Will they let me drop off DD's dress early?

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

Yes, I worked at the castle :) They should let you drop off the dress early. They will take it in the back and put your DD's name and appt time on it and keep it for when you arrive. Tell them at the podium that the dress is in the back and they can put it in the room for you as if she were getting a new dress :) DTD location I'm not sure. Their operation is different than MK so I'm not sure. Their space is about 1/2 the size as MK :)

[joy13]

Yes, I worked at the castle :) They should let you drop off the dress early. They will take it in the back and put your DD's name and appt time on it and keep it for when you arrive. Tell them at the podium that the dress is in the back and they can put it in the room for you as if she were getting a new dress :) DTD location I'm not sure. Their operation is different than MK so I'm not sure. Their space is about 1/2 the size as MK :)

Thanks for the info!!! I would think they would do that too. :wizard:

[wdwgirl03]

My favorite spot to watch illumations is when you first walk into WS there is a HUGE area inbetween those two gift shops and yes it's busy and crowded but the greatest thing is that it's on a slope so no matter what way you are standing you can get a spot. I would suggest getting there 1/2 hour to 15 mins before (depending on day of week) but when you first get there you will see everyone sit but when the show begins everyone will stand up allowing for more room if you are running behind!! It took a year and 1/2 of working at WDW to find the spot but even my parents agree you can see everything including the pictures on the globe!!!! If you are lucky they will open up the top little stage portion right over the water. I've never seen it from there because by the time you would get up there, I'm short and would not be able to see over people which is why I love the slope!!!

That is exactly what I was going to say. Plus it's also a little easier to get out of when the show is over.

[joy13]

That is exactly what I was going to say. Plus it's also a little easier to get out of when the show is over.

My favorite spot to watch illumations is when you first walk into WS there is a HUGE area inbetween those two gift shops and yes it's busy and crowded but the greatest thing is that it's on a slope so no matter what way you are standing you can get a spot. I would suggest getting there 1/2 hour to 15 mins before (depending on day of week) but when you first get there you will see everyone sit but when the show begins everyone will stand up allowing for more room if you are running behind!! It took a year and 1/2 of working at WDW to find the spot but even my parents agree you can see everything including the pictures on the globe!!!! If you are lucky they will open up the top little stage portion right over the water. I've never seen it from there because by the time you would get up there, I'm short and would not be able to see over people which is why I love the slope!!!

Is this straight away when walking in, or do I need to turn towards Mexico or Canada?

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

nope, you can't miss it! it's a sloped area in between the two gift shops. If you walk towards one or the other you'll see what we're talking about. I know in the past the area has been blocked off for a rental party but I think those these days are near England and Italy and they have left that area open for guests!!!!!!! I'd scope it out before it gets dark though! I'll have to look though pictures and see if I can find any for you!

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

Here are some pics I have of the view that you see. I don't have any pics of the area in general but all I can say is there will be a huge slope in between those two gift shops. In front before you see the slope is usually a huge flower arrangement or plant arrangement...

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[joy13]

Here are some pics I have of the view that you see. I don't have any pics of the area in general but all I can say is there will be a huge slope in between those two gift shops. In front before you see the slope is usually a huge flower arrangement or plant arrangement...

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss16/svcalum07/s1405450784_154649_4284.jpg

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Thanks so much! We'll definately scope it out on our way to dinner :thumbsup2

[joy13]

ADR update:

So Colleen (Goofy22) did a bit of a live report in her Group pre-trip report that the food at Chef Mickey's was horrible. That led me to dig around on the dining review board and others have reported the same thing. I also started a thread asking for experiences but haven't gotten any responses yet. So My Chef Mickey's day we are actually going to be in Epcot, so I reserved a later dinner so we could take the Monorail over there. That seems like a lot of work for bad food. So I just went online and booked an ADR for Garden Grill at 4:35 since we'll be in Epcot anyway and it's the same characters. I haven't cancelled the Chef Mickey's yet - I want to get a few more reviews first because I would love for SIL to see the Contemporary. I'll make a decision within a few weeks though so I'm not holding a spot for too long.

[wdwgirl03]

That is a bummer about all the bad Chef Mickey's reviews! We were considering going there on our trip but decided against it since it's a buffet and we really don't eat all that much. But I always thought it would be fun to go there.

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

I've been to both, Chef Mickeys in Feb and in Dec and GG in Feb also and GG was horrible in my opinion. A few years back when my uncles fam vacationed with us, they went there and we went to Itlay and when we met back up he said how horrible the food was so when I went there I had high hopes and left with the same feeling..horrible food.

I thought the food was good at Chef Mickey's not great but like all those places, you are paying for characters. Over the two, I'd keep Chef Mickey's..at least you get options on what you want as GG is a set menu. I will not return to GG, I'd go to CM any day over GG!!!

[joy13]

I've been to both, Chef Mickeys in Feb and in Dec and GG in Feb also and GG was horrible in my opinion. A few years back when my uncles fam vacationed with us, they went there and we went to Itlay and when we met back up he said how horrible the food was so when I went there I had high hopes and left with the same feeling..horrible food.

I thought the food was good at Chef Mickey's not great but like all those places, you are paying for characters. Over the two, I'd keep Chef Mickey's..at least you get options on what you want as GG is a set menu. I will not return to GG, I'd go to CM any day over GG!!!

Thanks! We ate at both in 2007 and enjoyed both - I know food can be hit or miss anywhere really. I just thought I'd have an option. So far the reviews on my thread have been positive for Chef Mickey's :thumbsup2

[jenseib]

Hello? Is anyone out there?:surfweb: ;) :lmao:

I'm still here! :banana: I'm like 5 days behind on alot of my reading.
I have heard bad things about CM too. We ate at GG last year and it was just OK. It was good, but not impressive. Claire got mac & cheese and it was super gross. Our food was decent though. They had a couple of things that were really good. I think the turkey (or something like that maybe beef? LOL) wasn't too tasty, but the fish was really good. I've only been to CM's for breakfast in 2007. It was OK, but even then I wasn't impressed. I would like to try dinner there sometime though.

[joy13]

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[jenseib]

What a doll!

[joy13]

That is a bummer about all the bad Chef Mickey's reviews! We were considering going there on our trip but decided against it since it's a buffet and we really don't eat all that much. But I always thought it would be fun to go there.


I know - but that thread I've started has gotten some good reviews too. I think I may keep it, but I'm going to wait a week or so before deciding and see if I get more reviews.

[joy13]

I'm still here! :banana: I'm like 5 days behind on alot of my reading.
I have heard bad things about CM too. We ate at GG last year and it was just OK. It was good, but not impressive. Claire got mac & cheese and it was super gross. Our food was decent though. They had a couple of things that were really good. I think the turkey (or something like that maybe beef? LOL) wasn't too tasty, but the fish was really good. I've only been to CM's for breakfast in 2007. It was OK, but even then I wasn't impressed. I would like to try dinner there sometime though.

We ate at both in 2007, and enjoyed both. I don't remember what kind of meat it was either - maybe both? I know that's what I must have eaten though because I don't eat fish. I wonder if the food quality at all of those places are going downhhill a bit? :confused3

What a doll!

Thank You! :love:

[wdwgirl03]

Aww, happy back-to-school! Cute pictures!

Yeah, I wouldn't cancel the reservation just yet. I know a lot of people on here are not fans of Mama Melrose's...well we ate there last May and thought it was fine. You just never know!

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

loved the pictures!!!!!

[joy13]

Aww, happy back-to-school! Cute pictures!

Yeah, I wouldn't cancel the reservation just yet. I know a lot of people on here are not fans of Mama Melrose's...well we ate there last May and thought it was fine. You just never know!

loved the pictures!!!!!

Thanks!!!!!! :lovestruc

[jordanyosh]

Day 2 sounds good! I like the fact that you're having a more relaxed day right at the beginning of the trip.:thumbsup2

So you gonna eat at DTD for dinner?

I'm glad there is some favorable feedback about Chef Mickey's. I do believe it can really be hit and miss. I wonder how times you are at a restaurant and while you are having a great meal, others are having the worst meal.....:confused3

[joy13]

Day 2 sounds good! I like the fact that you're having a more relaxed day right at the beginning of the trip.:thumbsup2

So you gonna eat at DTD for dinner?

I'm glad there is some favorable feedback about Chef Mickey's. I do believe it can really be hit and miss. I wonder how times you are at a restaurant and while you are having a great meal, others are having the worst meal.....:confused3

I think that will be good too - conserve energy! I think we will eat at DTD for dinner - I want to try either Wolfgang Puck Express or Earl of Sandwhich. We may be there for a meal on our last day too - since I plan to take Maddie TOT'ing at DTD. So we can eat at the place we don't eat on Tuesday.

And you are so right about Chef Mickey's - everyone has different opinions and expectations. That's why I like to get a lot of opinions and then decide :thumbsup2

[ZeroToHero]

Super-cute photos of the first day of school! And your plans sounds good. I would say go with whatever you feel like in the sense of CM or GG... we tried a lot of new places this trip, and although I didn't like all of them (just most of them), the experience was worth it.

[joy13]

Super-cute photos of the first day of school! And your plans sounds good. I would say go with whatever you feel like in the sense of CM or GG... we tried a lot of new places this trip, and although I didn't like all of them (just most of them), the experience was worth it.

Welcome home! I hope you had a great trip! Were you at the Chef Mickey's gathering? Hopefully it was just a bad night for the chef (the real one I mean ;) ) Can't wait to hear all about your trip!

[jordanyosh]

I think that will be good too - conserve energy! I think we will eat at DTD for dinner - I want to try either Wolfgang Puck Express or Earl of Sandwhich. We may be there for a meal on our last day too - since I plan to take Maddie TOT'ing at DTD. So we can eat at the place we don't eat on Tuesday.

And you are so right about Chef Mickey's - everyone has different opinions and expectations. That's why I like to get a lot of opinions and then decide :thumbsup2

LOL. I want to eat at both of those places when I'm there. I've eaten at Earl's before and enjoyed it. I've heard some good things about Wolfgang's so I definitely want to try it.

Let me know what you think if you go to Chef Mickey's. Since my cousins are staying at BLT, they may want to take the kids there.

[joy13]

LOL. I want to eat at both of those places when I'm there. I've eaten at Earl's before and enjoyed it. I've heard some good things about Wolfgang's so I definitely want to try it.

Let me know what you think if you go to Chef Mickey's. Since my cousins are staying at BLT, they may want to take the kids there.

I will definately do that - I'll be doing a trip report :surfweb:

[jordanyosh]

I will definately do that - I'll be doing a trip report :surfweb:

I'll be there.:thumbsup2

[ZeroToHero]

I was not at the CM Grand Gathering... where can I read about the experience? I am still trying to get through all my subscribed threads... :eek:

[joy13]

I'll be there.:thumbsup2

Awesome - I can't look too forward to writing it though, cause that would mean my trip is over :sad2:

I was not at the CM Grand Gathering... where can I read about the experience? I am still trying to get through all my subscribed threads... :eek:


Colleen (Goofy22) wrote about it in the Christmas Group pre-trip report I think.

[DreaGirl]

I'm so far behind, but I wanted to say that your DD looked super cute on her first day! I hope all is going well for her this school year.

As for CM, I've heard good and bad. I've never eaten there so I can't give a review. We did eat at GG in November and the food was okay. I'm glad we went because it was cool to experience the rotating restaurant and the characters came around several times. With that being said, we won't go back. It's nice to try once IMO.

[jordanyosh]

The thing about TRs. It's like being back on vacation. Obviously, it's not the same, but it really does take you back!:thumbsup2

[joy13]

I'm so far behind, but I wanted to say that your DD looked super cute on her first day! I hope all is going well for her this school year.

As for CM, I've heard good and bad. I've never eaten there so I can't give a review. We did eat at GG in November and the food was okay. I'm glad we went because it was cool to experience the rotating restaurant and the characters came around several times. With that being said, we won't go back. It's nice to try once IMO.

Thank you - she is still loving first grade after a week, so I think it's going to be a good year :thumbsup2 We liked GG too, I think I'm going to keep Chef Mickey's - I want SIL to see the Contemporary.

The thing about TRs. It's like being back on vacation. Obviously, it's not the same, but it really does take you back!:thumbsup2

I am looking forward to that aspect. My prior trip I had spent so much time on the Dis (but didn't get into/find the the TR section for some reason) but really had nothing to read or post when I got back. Now I'll keep reliving trips through other people and my TR :woohoo:

[wdwgirl03]

I think that will be good too - conserve energy! I think we will eat at DTD for dinner - I want to try either Wolfgang Puck Express or Earl of Sandwhich. We may be there for a meal on our last day too - since I plan to take Maddie TOT'ing at DTD. So we can eat at the place we don't eat on Tuesday.

And you are so right about Chef Mickey's - everyone has different opinions and expectations. That's why I like to get a lot of opinions and then decide :thumbsup2

We ate at Earl of Sandwich for the first time this trip and it was SO GOOD. I'd definitely recommend eating there! :thumbsup2

And a random question...you ready for the Packers to start soon?!

[KathyRN137]

Sweet First Day of School pix! :goodvibes

Our plan for MNSSHP day is the same.... wake up "whenever" then relax at the pool until party time!

I've heard the mixed reviews about CM's too, but I figure we go for the characters, not the food anyway, so I'm going to give it a shot this year!
Watching the monorail glide through the resort is so cool!


Kathy

[Goofy22]

No updates on the trip today, but I'll post our first day of school pictures :thumbsup2

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Maddie took the bus but I went to school and got a couple of pictures there too :)

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Love the First day of school pics to cute!!
Welcome home! I hope you had a great trip! Were you at the Chef Mickey's gathering? Hopefully it was just a bad night for the chef (the real one I mean ;) ) Can't wait to hear all about your trip!
Ok just to clear things up the Chef Mickey's wasn't a GG Tammy was there on the 24th and I was there on the 26th so the chef was probbaly having a bad week!:) Don't get me wrong Chef Mickey's is never amazing it's just always good! We go there for the character interactiom mostly the fod there is 2nd. But the food like i said was always good this time it wasn't . But if you have never been there I would definitely recommend trying it the atmosphere alone with the charcters and napkin twirling is too fun and could possibly make up for bad for if you go on an off day! But I would definitely tryit once and decide from there like I said this is always our must do restaurant we were just really disappointed this time w the food.But the desserts were yummy if that helps they had Mickey domes! and Iaccidentally erased my pics on my camera from the first couple days so I have no pics of chef mickeys I'm so mad because I had alot!
LOL. I want to eat at both of those places when I'm there. I've eaten at Earl's before and enjoyed it. I've heard some good things about Wolfgang's so I definitely want to try it.
I didn't get to eithe rof these but they are definitely on the list next August I've heard lots of good things about both!!
Let me know what you think if you go to Chef Mickey's. Since my cousins are staying at BLT, they may want to take the kids there.
No matter what the reviews say definitely tell them to try it! It's definitely worth it just for the atmosphere with kids!!!:thumbsup2
Sweet First Day of School pix! :goodvibes

Our plan for MNSSHP day is the same.... wake up "whenever" then relax at the pool until party time!

I've heard the mixed reviews about CM's too, but I figure we go for the characters, not the food anyway, so I'm going to give it a shot this year!
Watching the monorail glide through the resort is so cool!
Definitely go for the Characters and atmosphere because like I said the food there is never better than good so it's mediocore anyways! But the atmosphere would definitely make up for it as long as they are not expecting a lavish meal! :thumbsup2

Kathy

[joy13]

Love the First day of school pics to cute!!

Ok just to clear things up the Chef Mickey's wasn't a GG Tammy was there on the 24th and I was there on the 26th so the chef was probbaly having a bad week!:) Don't get me wrong Chef Mickey's is never amazing it's just always good! We go there for the character interactiom mostly the fod there is 2nd. But the food like i said was always good this time it wasn't . But if you have never been there I would definitely recommend trying it the atmosphere alone with the charcters and napkin twirling is too fun and could possibly make up for bad for if you go on an off day! But I would definitely tryit once and decide from there like I said this is always our must do restaurant we were just really disappointed this time w the food.But the desserts were yummy if that helps they had Mickey domes! and Iaccidentally erased my pics on my camera from the first couple days so I have no pics of chef mickeys I'm so mad because I had alot!

No matter what the reviews say definitely tell them to try it! It's definitely worth it just for the atmosphere with kids!!!:thumbsup2

Thanks for the compliments on the first day of school pictures - it was a good day! We have been to Chef Mickey's once and thought it was pretty good. Yours wasn't the first bad review I read lately, that's what got me worried. I have decided to keep it though :)

Sweet First Day of School pix! :goodvibes

Our plan for MNSSHP day is the same.... wake up "whenever" then relax at the pool until party time!

I've heard the mixed reviews about CM's too, but I figure we go for the characters, not the food anyway, so I'm going to give it a shot this year!
Watching the monorail glide through the resort is so cool!


Kathy

Thanks for the first day compliments :) That sounds like a good party plan doesn't it :)

We ate at Earl of Sandwich for the first time this trip and it was SO GOOD. I'd definitely recommend eating there! :thumbsup2

And a random question...you ready for the Packers to start soon?!

I am very excited for the Packers season to start - bring on the Bears!

[joy13]

Just wanted to share this blog if someone hasn't read it, last night was the first MNSSHP!!!!! :maleficen :hmghost: :stitch2:

http://www.disunplugged.com/2009/09/05/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party-at-walt-disney-world/

[wdwgirl03]

Just wanted to share this blog if someone hasn't read it, last night was the first MNSSHP!!!!! :maleficen :hmghost: :stitch2:

http://www.disunplugged.com/2009/09/05/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party-at-walt-disney-world/

That is so crazy the Halloween parties started already! I know they start early but geez, Sept. is a little too early for me!

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

haha. My mom and I went last year when she came to visit me at WDW and we went the first night of MNSSHP and having never been to a holiday party before (except pirate/princess in the spring) we had NO idea what to expect and wore normal clothes thinking its Sept 7?! and wow were we blown away by the costumes and halloween colors and felt out the crowd but then knew for MVMCP to wear the proper holiday colors!!!

[joy13]

That is so crazy the Halloween parties started already! I know they start early but geez, Sept. is a little too early for me!

haha. My mom and I went last year when she came to visit me at WDW and we went the first night of MNSSHP and having never been to a holiday party before (except pirate/princess in the spring) we had NO idea what to expect and wore normal clothes thinking its Sept 7?! and wow were we blown away by the costumes and halloween colors and felt out the crowd but then knew for MVMCP to wear the proper holiday colors!!!

Yeah - when we went in 2007 there were only 3 parties in September - now there are so many! Obivously it makes a lot of money for Disney :cool2:

[joy13]

Hey all - I haven't been around much this weekend because I worked (I volunteered, it's double time the whole weekend :woohoo: )

Anyway - I found a link to this blog on another thread and thought I'd share it :) If you love the "Boo to You" parade - be sure to watch the video at the end!

http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2009/09/mickeys_not_so_scary_halloween_2.html

[jordanyosh]

I can't believe the MNSSHP has started!!!!!

Thanks for the links. How thoughtful of you!

Thanks also for the advice about going to Chef Mickey's. I think since they will be so close that it would be a shame if they didn't go.

[wdwgirl03]

That blog had some great pictures! The MK looks amazing. I seriously cannot believe how much they've amped up the decorations from when we went in '06. Other than some pumpkins on Main Street they had nothing like what they have now! :confused3

[joy13]

Sorry I haven't been around much - I worked all last weekend, Maddie had strep throat mid-week and I'm going out of town this weekend. I'll do some more planning next week.

A little excitement is that I got a new camera :thumbsup2

[KathyRN137]

A little excitement is that I got a new camera :thumbsup2


Congratulations! http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/KathyRN137/Smilies/smiley-photographer.gif

Hope Maddie feels better soon!!


Kathy

[wdwgirl03]

Yay for getting a new camera!

[jenseib]

Yay for a new camera! Hope everyone is feeling better real soon!

[DreaGirl]

I hope Maddie feels better quickly. It's those beginning of the school year germs!

YEAH for a new camera! What kind did you get?

[wdwgirl03]

So were you at the Packers game last night?!

[joy13]

I can't believe the MNSSHP has started!!!!!

Thanks for the links. How thoughtful of you!

Thanks also for the advice about going to Chef Mickey's. I think since they will be so close that it would be a shame if they didn't go.

That blog had some great pictures! The MK looks amazing. I seriously cannot believe how much they've amped up the decorations from when we went in '06. Other than some pumpkins on Main Street they had nothing like what they have now! :confused3

It does seem so early for Halloween - but it's such a popular party - it must be worth it to start so early.

Congratulations! http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/KathyRN137/Smilies/smiley-photographer.gif

Hope Maddie feels better soon!!


Kathy


Yay for getting a new camera!

Yay for a new camera! Hope everyone is feeling better real soon!

I hope Maddie feels better quickly. It's those beginning of the school year germs!

YEAH for a new camera! What kind did you get?

Maddie was better the day after she was diagnosed - it's amazing how quickly zithromax works :thumbsup2 She was back at school Thursday (diagnosed Tuesday night)

As for the camera it is an Olympus Fe3000. I like it a lot so far - had a lot of fun playing with it this weekend. I'll share some pictures :)

So were you at the Packers game last night?!

No :( That game had me worried most of the night - what a great ending though :woohoo:

[joy13]

Here are some pictures from my new camera:

Neighbor's flowers:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/maddiesworld/P9100001.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/maddiesworld/P9100002.jpg

Lake where our cabin is:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/maddiesworld/P9120008.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/maddiesworld/P9130041.jpg

Campfire:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/maddiesworld/P9120030.jpg

See that beautiful lake? Maddie and I got swimmers itch from it after swimming yesterday - yuck! :scared1: I have been swimming there since I was 2 and have never gotten it before. Thankfully it's not contagious so Maddie could go to school. It's been a crazy week :sad2:

[Gabrielsbigtrip]

Subbing in and wanted to say that we went to CM for breakfast in 2007 and thought the food was blah.....BUT the pictures we have from that breakfast were great!! I say keep it....I am not sure if they still wear red but it's a very nice Christmas card picture if they do. I had my son in red just by dumb luck:santa:
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb189/gabrielsbigtrip/july202007017.jpg
Playing Peek a Boo with the mouse!

Sorry to hear about swimmer's itch - I have never heard of that but it doesn't sound fun:sad2:

Also, we arrived in Disney on 9/4 and everything is all decorated for all you MNSSHP peeps:thumbsup2

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb189/gabrielsbigtrip/9-8-09118.jpg

Now I have to go back and read through the rest of your report:surfweb:

[joy13]

Subbing in and wanted to say that we went to CM for breakfast in 2007 and thought the food was blah.....BUT the pictures we have from that breakfast were great!! I say keep it....I am not sure if they still wear red but it's a very nice Christmas card picture if they do. I had my son in red just by dumb luck:santa:
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb189/gabrielsbigtrip/july202007017.jpg
Playing Peek a Boo with the mouse!

Sorry to hear about swimmer's itch - I have never heard of that but it doesn't sound fun:sad2:

Also, we arrived in Disney on 9/4 and everything is all decorated for all you MNSSHP peeps:thumbsup2

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb189/gabrielsbigtrip/9-8-09118.jpg

Now I have to go back and read through the rest of your report:surfweb:

:welcome: I'm always thrilled to have new readers! Looks like you have a trip report going - I'll be over :)

[wdwgirl03]

No :( That game had me worried most of the night - what a great ending though :woohoo:

I know, same here. But atleast the right team won! :yay::cheer2:

Great pictures from the new camera! That stinks about getting swimmer's itch though. :headache:

[joy13]

I received my magical express papers today - woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!! :woohoo: :banana: That just lets me know how close my trip is :scared1: and :love: I have to call Disney because our flights home changed to completely different flights. We actually leave at 8:00am instead of 7:30am now - and I'll take every minute of sleep I can!

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

yay!!!!!! When I called a few weeks back to set up my stuff, the girl was really nice but said the papers wont arrive until sometime in Nov for the Dec trips...sad day haha. But I'm glad you got yours!!!

[Goofy22]

Yay! On the Mickey Mail you will be there in No time! :thumbsup2

Congrats on the new camera what kind did you get?

[KathyRN137]

Hooray for the Mickey Mail!! http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/KathyRN137/Smilies/happymail.gif


Kathy

[ZeroToHero]

:woohoo:

It's soooo close! I suddenly realized it's almost October!

[joy13]

yay!!!!!! When I called a few weeks back to set up my stuff, the girl was really nice but said the papers wont arrive until sometime in Nov for the Dec trips...sad day haha. But I'm glad you got yours!!!


Thanks - yours will be here before you know it :thumbsup2

[joy13]

Yay! On the Mickey Mail you will be there in No time! :thumbsup2

Congrats on the new camera what kind did you get?

An Olympus FE3000

Hooray for the Mickey Mail!! http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/KathyRN137/Smilies/happymail.gif


Kathy

:woohoo:

It's soooo close! I suddenly realized it's almost October!

:woohoo:

[wdwgirl03]

I received my magical express papers today - woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!! :woohoo: :banana: That just lets me know how close my trip is :scared1: and :love: I have to call Disney because our flights home changed to completely different flights. We actually leave at 8:00am instead of 7:30am now - and I'll take every minute of sleep I can!

YAY! It's so exciting getting the ME stuff. :thumbsup2:banana:

[joy13]

YAY! It's so exciting getting the ME stuff. :thumbsup2:banana:

I know!!!!!!!!! :yay:

[joy13]

So - our trip is only 5 weeks away :cool1: I thought I'd better start getting ready :goodvibes

So I called WDW dining for two reasons, the first was to ask again about the CRT ressie. I don't know if I brought this up before. I made the ADR online and had it linked to my ressie with the dining plan, but it still charged my CC instead of just using it as a gaurantee. I called that day and the CM told me just to let them know when we check in for our lunch and they will credit our CC and put it on the dining plan. I decided I'd call again and make sure they couldn't do that now. The CM I got said she could try and see if there was availability at the time of our ressie (yeah right :lmao: ) and if so rebook it under the dining plan and then cancel the old one. Of course, there was no availablity - so we weren't going to take the chance of cancelling and rebooking :scared1: She confirmed that I just tell them at the podium. I asked if I needed some sort of proof that I paid and she said the will have that info - I just need to make sure to be the one (since my name is on the ressie) to do it, and have the same card and ID. So it stinks that that money is stuck with Disney for 3 months, but I guess it could have been worse and been 6 months. I wish the CM I talked to back in July would have offered to rebook it - we probably could have then. While I had her on the phone I had her cancel the Garden Grill ressie I had made - we are going to stick with Chef Mickey's. ::MickeyMo Then I had her transfer me to the reservation line. Our flight home was completely changed, so I gave them the new info. I don't know how big of a deal that is, since we check out bags - but since I was on the line anyway I figured it couldn't hurt :)

The best update of the day is one that will make Jordan proud :cloud9: .....

That's right, I made a trip to the Target travel aisle today :banana:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/maddiesworld/P9190045.jpg

So now, I have to get started on transforming that princess dress into Cinderella's pink dress. I have the matierals purchased, but haven't started at all :eek:

[jenseib]

Great buys!

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

wow!! Looks great!! I was walking down the travel asile at Walmart today and thought to myself how much I LOVE Target's travel asile and Walmarts no so much. I'll be doing my traveling buying at Target as well!!!

Good luck with the dress, can't wait to see it!

[KathyRN137]

Hooray for tiny bottles!!

Couldn't you see if the Fairy Godmother could whip that dress up for you?? ;)


Kathy

[joy13]

Hooray for tiny bottles!!

Couldn't you see if the Fairy Godmother could whip that dress up for you?? ;)


Kathy

Mice or birds would be even better since they've done it once before :rotfl:

[joy13]

Great buys!

wow!! Looks great!! I was walking down the travel asile at Walmart today and thought to myself how much I LOVE Target's travel asile and Walmarts no so much. I'll be doing my traveling buying at Target as well!!!

Good luck with the dress, can't wait to see it!

Buying all that stuff felt so good!!!! I can't believe we are so close to the trip :yay:

I'll update once I start working on the dress, but you'll have to wait for my trip report for the finished product ;) :surfweb:

[ZeroToHero]

:woohoo: I love shopping for travel-sized things!

Everything looks great, can't wait to see the dress in your TR!

[DreaGirl]

I received my magical express papers today - woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!! :woohoo: :banana: That just lets me know how close my trip is :scared1: and :love: I have to call Disney because our flights home changed to completely different flights. We actually leave at 8:00am instead of 7:30am now - and I'll take every minute of sleep I can!


:woohoo::yay::woohoo::yay:


So I called WDW dining for two reasons, the first was to ask again about the CRT ressie. I don't know if I brought this up before. I made the ADR online and had it linked to my ressie with the dining plan, but it still charged my CC instead of just using it as a gaurantee. I called that day and the CM told me just to let them know when we check in for our lunch and they will credit our CC and put it on the dining plan. I decided I'd call again and make sure they couldn't do that now. The CM I got said she could try and see if there was availability at the time of our ressie (yeah right :lmao: ) and if so rebook it under the dining plan and then cancel the old one. Of course, there was no availablity - so we weren't going to take the chance of cancelling and rebooking :scared1: She confirmed that I just tell them at the podium. I asked if I needed some sort of proof that I paid and she said the will have that info - I just need to make sure to be the one (since my name is on the ressie) to do it, and have the same card and ID. So it stinks that that money is stuck with Disney for 3 months, but I guess it could have been worse and been 6 months. I wish the CM I talked to back in July would have offered to rebook it - we probably could have then. While I had her on the phone I had her cancel the Garden Grill ressie I had made - we are going to stick with Chef Mickey's. ::MickeyMo Then I had her transfer me to the reservation line. Our flight home was completely changed, so I gave them the new info. I don't know how big of a deal that is, since we check out bags - but since I was on the line anyway I figured it couldn't hurt :)

Well that stinks, but at least you have your ADR. I hope it doesn't get all confused.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/maddiesworld/P9190045.jpg

I love it!! I love that travel isle!:laughing:


So now, I have to get started on transforming that princess dress into Cinderella's pink dress. I have the matierals purchased, but haven't started at all :eek:

I can't wait to see the finished product!

[jordanyosh]

I will now post my normal travel aisle pic in honor of your purchases!

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/summer2009062.jpg

[joy13]

:woohoo: I love shopping for travel-sized things!

Everything looks great, can't wait to see the dress in your TR!

Thanks!

:woohoo::yay::woohoo::yay:




Well that stinks, but at least you have your ADR. I hope it doesn't get all confused.




I love it!! I love that travel isle!:laughing:



I can't wait to see the finished product!

There is just something about buying all that little stuff that makes the trip seem so close!

[joy13]

I will now post my normal travel aisle pic in honor of your purchases!

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/summer2009062.jpg

I love that picture :lmao:

[joy13]

Only one month until we leave! :woohoo: (technically it was yesterday, but I wasn't online at all) This went up on our fridge yesterday :thumbsup2
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/maddiesworld/pixiehollowcalender.jpg

[jenseib]

Love the countdown calender!

[wdwgirl03]

Only one month until we leave! :woohoo: (technically it was yesterday, but I wasn't online at all) This went up on our fridge yesterday :thumbsup2
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/maddiesworld/pixiehollowcalender.jpg

YEAH! Only one month! :banana: Very cute countdown calendar...I love the fairies.

[joy13]

YEAH! Only one month! :banana: Very cute countdown calendar...I love the fairies.

Love the countdown calender!

Thanks! I should give credit though - I got the countdown calender off of a thread here on the DIs - I didn't create it myself. Here's the thread:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1997748&highlight=Countdown+calenders

[jordanyosh]

did you make that calendar? I really like it.

[joy13]

did you make that calendar? I really like it.

Nope - I got it off this thread:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread....down+calenders

[DreaGirl]

Cool Calendar! Can you believe our trips are almost here?!?! :woohoo:

[joy13]

Hey all - I don't mean to ignore my report, it's been a busy week! I hope everyone is doing well - I can't believe our trip is so close! Time to get out the suitcase and start putting clothes in :thumbsup2

[joy13]

Cool Calendar! Can you believe our trips are almost here?!?! :woohoo:

Aaack - your's too! :woohoo:

[jordanyosh]

Nope - I got it off this thread:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread....down+calenders

Thanks for the link!

[joy13]

I was just going back and trying to figure out where is was in my planning and I'm only on day 2 - I better get cracking :surfweb: I had a fun morning a friend of mine and her family are taking their first trip to DW the same week we are going, so we met for coffee to talk Disney :wizard: She has never been there, but she is doing a great job of planning her trip - I think they'll have a great time :thumbsup2 They are staying at POP as well, so it will be interesting to see if we run into each other.

The weather has turned here now, so I think I'll get out the suitcase and start putting the warm weather clothes in it - I normally don't like it when it starts to get cold - but this year is the exception :rotfl:

So I think I left off with DTD and BBB - getting Maddie made up, getting pictures, then food. From there we will go to MK, I'm not sure which bus to take - what is the last resort on the loop before MK? I'm thinking that one. I know we could go to the Contemporary and then walk, but I want to conserve our energy - but I don't want to take forever to get there either. Any advice is appreciated :love:

For the party, my main goal is parade, fireworks, a little trick or treating, dance parties and a picture of Maddie with Snow White and the 7 dwarves, since she will be dressed as Snow White. I figure we won't be in the park until 5:30 or so, but we will have eaten, so we can ride a few rides before the party officially starts and then I want to try and get the Snow White picture done. We have watched the parade from Liberty Square in the past and then when it's done, we just moved to the hub for Hallowishes. It's a good time to get a snack and watch the Villans Mix and Mingle. After that we'll hit the dance parties, some more trick or treating and maybe a few rides - but those are just a bonus. It's mostly about soaking up the atmosphere for us :thumbsup2 We will for sure go to the Haunted Mansion to see the characters (I think there is Madame Leota sitting on a bench) and I also think you can get a picture where a Ghost host is sitting on the carriage. Two years ago we made it to the end of the party, so I'm hoping to do the same this time around. We'll play it by ear though and not push DD too far.

A few MNSSHP pictures from 2005 - our first party :woohoo: :
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/maddiesworld/DisneyWorld/PB060224.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/maddiesworld/DisneyWorld/PB060223.jpg

[wdwgirl03]

So I think I left off with DTD and BBB - getting Maddie made up, getting pictures, then food. From there we will go to MK, I'm not sure which bus to take - what is the last resort on the loop before MK? I'm thinking that one. I know we could go to the Contemporary and then walk, but I want to conserve our energy - but I don't want to take forever to get there either. Any advice is appreciated :love:

So you will be going to the MK from Downtown Disney? When we were there we ended up just taking the bus to the Contemporary. If there was a direct bus to the MK we didn't see it. :confused3 So maybe that would be your best bet?

[joy13]

So you will be going to the MK from Downtown Disney? When we were there we ended up just taking the bus to the Contemporary. If there was a direct bus to the MK we didn't see it. :confused3 So maybe that would be your best bet?

Right - there are no direct buses from DTD to the parks (they don't want park only guests parking at DTD) so I'm trying to decide which monorail resort bus to take. I suppose we could take whichever one comes first.

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

I would take a look at the MK resort routes. For example if you stay at WL and are going to DTD you go to FW first, then TL, then DTD so it's a lot of bus changes so you might want to look into what bus might be a direct route to DTD!!

[joy13]

I would take a look at the MK resort routes. For example if you stay at WL and are going to DTD you go to FW first, then TL, then DTD so it's a lot of bus changes so you might want to look into what bus might be a direct route to DTD!!

Oh yeah - good call! Thanks!

[jordanyosh]

I suppose we could take whichever one comes first.

That sounds like a good idea!:thumbsup2

[KathyRN137]

I know we could go to the Contemporary and then walk, but I want to conserve our energy - but I don't want to take forever to get there either. Any advice is appreciated :love:


For the party, my main goal is parade, fireworks, a little trick or treating, dance parties and a picture of Maddie with Snow White and the 7 dwarves, since she will be dressed as Snow White.




I would take the bus to the Contemporary; sounds like the best plan. :thumbsup2

I am definitely with you on the party planning... atmosphere first, rides second. A pic with the magnificent seven is also a priority since they are so rare.

(I wonder how the "real" Snow White will react when Maddie wants a picture with her boys.... ;)


Kathy

[joy13]

I would take the bus to the Contemporary; sounds like the best plan. :thumbsup2

I am definitely with you on the party planning... atmosphere first, rides second. A pic with the magnificent seven is also a priority since they are so rare.

(I wonder how the "real" Snow White will react when Maddie wants a picture with her boys.... ;)


Kathy

She's a pretty sweet girl - I bet she reacts ok ;)

[joy13]

That sounds like a good idea!:thumbsup2

I put a thread up on transportation and found out the monorail resorts share a bus from DTD and Comtemporary is the first stop, so we'll get off there and walk.

[joy13]

So I finally started working on the pink Cinderella dress and it got a bit stressful :rolleyes1 I'm not a crafty gal, so this is a big challenge for me. I am trying to add a white layer to the bottom of the dress and I did eventually get it pinned on and it hangs ok, so now I have to get it attached. I'll do that another day :rotfl:

[jordanyosh]

I thought it said Craft Challenged! Ha! that's me for sure!

Good luck with the dress:thumbsup2

[DreaGirl]

So I finally started working on the pink Cinderella dress and it got a bit stressful :rolleyes1 I'm not a crafty gal, so this is a big challenge for me. I am trying to add a white layer to the bottom of the dress and I did eventually get it pinned on and it hangs ok, so now I have to get it attached. I'll do that another day :rotfl:

Do you have JoAnn Fabric Stores near you? If so, some of them have drop-in sewing classes (not always advertised) that you can bring a project and they'll help you if you are stuck.

Just an idea! Good luck! I'm sure it will look great.

[jenseib]

GF is the last resort on the resort monorail, but if they share and got to Contempary first, I'd go with that.

[KathyRN137]

I put a thread up on transportation and found out the monorail resorts share a bus from DTD and Comtemporary is the first stop, so we'll get off there and walk.


I thought of you when I found this...

http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/asp/twiz.aspx


Kathy

[joy13]

I thought it said Craft Challenged! Ha! that's me for sure!

Good luck with the dress:thumbsup2

It could - that would definately describe me as well :lmao:

Do you have JoAnn Fabric Stores near you? If so, some of them have drop-in sewing classes (not always advertised) that you can bring a project and they'll help you if you are stuck.

Just an idea! Good luck! I'm sure it will look great.

I'm going to work on the dress some more tomorrow - depending on how it goes, I may be looking into this!

GF is the last resort on the resort monorail, but if they share and got to Contempary first, I'd go with that.

Sounds like a good plan :thumbsup2

[joy13]

I thought of you when I found this...

http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/asp/twiz.aspx


Kathy

Hmmmm....... that has the shortest route taking a bus to Port Orleans Riverside (I think, I'll look again) and then getting a bus to Magic Kingdom. I'll have to see where the bus stops are and what bus comes when. I can see that if you get a bus right away at Port Orleans, but if you just miss one, it could be awhile.

[jordanyosh]

are we gonna see the end product?

[joy13]

are we gonna see the end product?

In the trip report ;)

[jordanyosh]

In the trip report ;)

LOL okay....:thumbsup2

[OneTreeHillAddict]

Almost time girl....can't wait to see this dress mentioned. I wish I could sew the things I come up with in my head! :laughing:

[joy13]

LOL okay....:thumbsup2

It's like a cliffhanger :rotfl:

Almost time girl....can't wait to see this dress mentioned. I wish I could sew the things I come up with in my head! :laughing:

I haven't tried attaching the white layer permanently yet - so we'll see if I can do it - I'm not sure! The things Disney inspires me to try :scared1: :lmao:

[jordanyosh]

The best kind of cliffhanger.....

At least your trip is soon...:thumbsup2

[joy13]

The best kind of cliffhanger.....

At least your trip is soon...:thumbsup2

:woohoo:

[joy13]

Dress update: The white layer is attached and actually hanging ok! I just finished pinning ribbon to the bottom. I have to buy more of the hemming stuff that you iron on. That's how I am attaching stuff because I don't have a sewing machine. I think it's going pretty well so far :thumbsup2

I'm very excited because 2 weeks from now I will be sleeping in my room at Pop Century!!! :love:

I made the mistake for looking at the 15 day forcast and they are predicting a weather cool down and rain the day we get there :rolleyes1 It's been so unusually cold here the last two weeks (we even had flurries yesterday :scared1: ) I really hope we have warm weather when we go. I know 15 day forcasts are not reliable at all - so I'm holding on to that. Whatever happens - I have ponchos - so we will be fine.

[KathyRN137]

Dress update: The white layer is attached and actually hanging ok! I just finished pinning ribbon to the bottom. I have to buy more of the hemming stuff that you iron on. That's how I am attaching stuff because I don't have a sewing machine. I think it's going pretty well so far :thumbsup2

I'm very excited because 2 weeks from now I will be sleeping in my room at Pop Century!!! :love:

I made the mistake for looking at the 15 day forcast and they are predicting a weather cool down and rain the day we get there :rolleyes1 It's been so unusually cold here the last two weeks (we even had flurries yesterday :scared1: ) I really hope we have warm weather when we go. I know 15 day forcasts are not reliable at all - so I'm holding on to that. Whatever happens - I have ponchos - so we will be fine.


Boo on the weather forcast! :( Hopefully they're wrong...

Too bad Suzy and Perla can't help with the dress!


Kathy

[Goofy22]

Joy, I can't believe I have been MIA from your TR. I'm going to goback and catch up now! I can't believe your trip is so close!:thumbsup2

[Goofy22]

Only one month until we leave! :woohoo: (technically it was yesterday, but I wasn't online at all) This went up on our fridge yesterday :thumbsup2
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/maddiesworld/pixiehollowcalender.jpg/IMG]

That calendar is really cute! It sounds like your well on your way to disney! :goodvibes These next 13 days will fly! Get ready it will go fast!:goodvibes

[punkin413]

just playing catch-up! no worries on the weather - just put a poncho on and keep going. oh, a good idea is to bring gallon ziploc bags with you. that way if you use a poncho for a quick thunderstorm you can throw them in the ziploc bag and not get everything in your bag wet. you can also use your ponchos more than once this way. those ziploc bags also come in handy to keep cameras and autograph books dry on wet rides. :thumbsup2

12 days!!!!! :dance3:

[wdwgirl03]

Wow, I just noticed your ticker. Only 12 days?! WOO HOO!!

That is crazy you saw flurries yesterday! Luckily we didn't. I don't want to see any snow for a while...

[jordanyosh]

If you are checking out accuweather.com, the last time I went they were wildly inaccurate....

[joy13]

Wow, I just noticed your ticker. Only 12 days?! WOO HOO!!

That is crazy you saw flurries yesterday! Luckily we didn't. I don't want to see any snow for a while...

:woohoo: for 12 days! :sad2: for the snow flurries - more today :sad1:

just playing catch-up! no worries on the weather - just put a poncho on and keep going. oh, a good idea is to bring gallon ziploc bags with you. that way if you use a poncho for a quick thunderstorm you can throw them in the ziploc bag and not get everything in your bag wet. you can also use your ponchos more than once this way. those ziploc bags also come in handy to keep cameras and autograph books dry on wet rides. :thumbsup2

12 days!!!!! :dance3:

Ziploc bags - thank you for reminding me! :thumbsup2

That calendar is really cute! It sounds like your well on your way to disney! :goodvibes These next 13 days will fly! Get ready it will go fast!:goodvibes

Thanks - we enjoy crossing off each day :)

Joy, I can't believe I have been MIA from your TR. I'm going to goback and catch up now! I can't believe your trip is so close!:thumbsup2

:woohoo:

Boo on the weather forcast! :( Hopefully they're wrong...

Too bad Suzy and Perla can't help with the dress!


Kathy

I re-checked the forcast - now they changed it back to 80's :thumbsup2 I'm sure it will change back and forth a few times.

[joy13]

If you are checking out accuweather.com, the last time I went they were wildly inaccurate....

Yeah, they are the only long range forcast that I have found. In my head, I know it's not accurate, but I still can't stop checking :rolleyes1

[joy13]

So I had good Disney karma at the dentist today. I had to get a filling replaced and the hygenist is leaving for Disney on Saturday. Her son is there on the CP and works Rock n Rollercoaster. We talked Disney the whole time :thumbsup2

My latest stress is the flu. It is rampant around here right now. I just got an email that they are closing the highschool in our district due to a 41% absence rate :scared1: The school Maddie goes to isn't that bad right now, but I'm worried it will trickle down and hit us just at the wrong time :sad2: I am just trying to make sure Maddie gets lots of rest and washes her hands a lot.

[jordanyosh]

So I had good Disney karma at the dentist today. I had to get a filling replaced and the hygenist is leaving for Disney on Saturday. Her son is there on the CP and works Rock n Rollercoaster. We talked Disney the whole time :thumbsup2

My latest stress is the flu. It is rampant around here right now. I just got an email that they are closing the highschool in our district due to a 41% absence rate :scared1: The school Maddie goes to isn't that bad right now, but I'm worried it will trickle down and hit us just at the wrong time :sad2: I am just trying to make sure Maddie gets lots of rest and washes her hands a lot.

If you can get a hold of Tamiflu and there's another one I can't remember, it would help you out. I know people who took the Tamiflu immediately did not suffer as much or as long. Can you only get it if you already have symptoms? I'm not sure.

[joy13]

If you can get a hold of Tamiflu and there's another one I can't remember, it would help you out. I know people who took the Tamiflu immediately did not suffer as much or as long. Can you only get it if you already have symptoms? I'm not sure.

Yeah - I think you have to have symptoms or at least have someone diagnosed in your family. We are all healthy right now, I just keep praying it stays that way.

[ZeroToHero]

Yeesh! Be careful - it's airbourne, so more make sure people are covering their mouths with their sleeves when they sneeze, etc.

But hey, 10 more days and you'll be out of there!


I always hate talking to my dentist, because it's hard to talk with all that stuff in your mouth, but maybe talking Disney would make it better.

[punkin413]

i would get some airborne things to put in your water and drink. i took those when i went to NYC last spring because it was supposed to be getting bad there. i think i was just being paranoid but it couldn't hurt!

[joy13]

i would get some airborne things to put in your water and drink. i took those when i went to NYC last spring because it was supposed to be getting bad there. i think i was just being paranoid but it couldn't hurt!

I've been taking airbourne everyday for a few weeks now :thumbsup2 Problem is Doug doesn't believe in it and Maddie doesn't like the kids packets. :confused3 I do give her extra vitamin C though and we are making sure to get her enough sleep.

[joy13]

Yeesh! Be careful - it's airbourne, so more make sure people are covering their mouths with their sleeves when they sneeze, etc.

But hey, 10 more days and you'll be out of there!


I always hate talking to my dentist, because it's hard to talk with all that stuff in your mouth, but maybe talking Disney would make it better.

I mostly talked while waiting for the anesethetic to kick in. :)

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

gotta love the dentist!!

My friend's DD's preschool closed for the week bc 3 of their teachers tested positive for H1N1. It's crazy how it was gone out of control!! I'm always telling my kids at school to wash their hands like crazy and now of course I have foam soap on the wood floor but better that than sick kids!!

[Goofy22]

Good luck with staying healthy before your vaca! I know this H1N1 is really running rampid everywhere. I work at a State school for men with disabilities and this year they are offering us the reg flu and a lil while later the swine flu one. I hope it all goes well for you! Your soooo close now.:goodvibes

[wdwgirl03]

That's cool you got to talk Disney at the dentist!

I'll cross my fingers that everyone stays healthy for your trip. That's crazy about the high school...somebody I work with who has a daughter in high school said that the entire swim team was sick. They only had 6 girls at practice one day. :eek:

[Goofy22]

Speaking of the swine flu I guess because it is going around like crazy in schools they are trying to do something about it! My DD came home with a Letter today the school would like all parents to ok them to administer the swine flu shot to all kids. They sent home a form to be signed by the parents attached to the letter. Joy hopefully you will make it with out catching the flu or anything .Only a few shorts days left.:goodvibes

[joy13]

gotta love the dentist!!

My friend's DD's preschool closed for the week bc 3 of their teachers tested positive for H1N1. It's crazy how it was gone out of control!! I'm always telling my kids at school to wash their hands like crazy and now of course I have foam soap on the wood floor but better that than sick kids!!

Good luck with staying healthy before your vaca! I know this H1N1 is really running rampid everywhere. I work at a State school for men with disabilities and this year they are offering us the reg flu and a lil while later the swine flu one. I hope it all goes well for you! Your soooo close now.:goodvibes

That's cool you got to talk Disney at the dentist!

I'll cross my fingers that everyone stays healthy for your trip. That's crazy about the high school...somebody I work with who has a daughter in high school said that the entire swim team was sick. They only had 6 girls at practice one day. :eek:

Speaking of the swine flu I guess because it is going around like crazy in schools they are trying to do something about it! My DD came home with a Letter today the school would like all parents to ok them to administer the swine flu shot to all kids. They sent home a form to be signed by the parents attached to the letter. Joy hopefully you will make it with out catching the flu or anything .Only a few shorts days left.:goodvibes

Thanks for all the stay healthy vibes! So far so good - continued prayers and vibes welcome :thumbsup2

The swine flu vaccines are just starting to come in (we've had our regular ones already) so they won't help for this trip.

[jordanyosh]

I vote you just quarantine your family until you leave...;)

[joy13]

I vote you just quarantine your family until you leave...;)

Trust me - I've considered it :lmao:

[jordanyosh]

Trust me - I've considered it :lmao:

I bet..:rotfl2::rotfl2:

[jenseib]

I hope you all stay healthy. I think we have been to the Dr about 2 weeks or so before every trip. Once she starts getting something, I just took her. I wanted it wiped out before we went. Of course two of our trips she threw up though. But I think it was just over stimulation. We ran pretty ragged then. Last trip we went at a slower pace and it all worked out so much better.
I was going stir crazy the one day in 2008 when I spent a good part of the day in the room with her while she slept.

[joy13]

I hope you all stay healthy. I think we have been to the Dr about 2 weeks or so before every trip. Once she starts getting something, I just took her. I wanted it wiped out before we went. Of course two of our trips she threw up though. But I think it was just over stimulation. We ran pretty ragged then. Last trip we went at a slower pace and it all worked out so much better.
I was going stir crazy the one day in 2008 when I spent a good part of the day in the room with her while she slept.

Thanks Jen! So far so good, just a week more to stay healthy! :thumbsup2

[wdwgirl03]

Just wanted to check in because I knew you are getting pretty close to your trip...I see your ticker says only 6 days! Woo hoo! Please send some of the warm weather back to Wisconsin. ;)

[KathyRN137]

Hey Joy!

Just popping on in to add my hope that you will all stay healthy in the days leading up to your trip! :thumbsup2 It won't be long now!!


Kathy

[joy13]

Just wanted to check in because I knew you are getting pretty close to your trip...I see your ticker says only 6 days! Woo hoo! Please send some of the warm weather back to Wisconsin. ;)

Hey Joy!

Just popping on in to add my hope that you will all stay healthy in the days leading up to your trip! :thumbsup2 It won't be long now!!


Kathy

Thanks ladies! I'll try and sneak some of that sunshine back, but I'm not too hopefuly on any warm weather for awhile here in Wisconsin.

[joy13]

Health update: So far so good :thumbsup2

I also faxed in my room request for Pop today :woohoo:

[Goofy22]

That's great! Your soooooo close now! :woohoo:

[jordanyosh]

Health update: So far so good :thumbsup2

I also faxed in my room request for Pop today :woohoo:

so close now 2 days!!!!!!

[wdwgirl03]

Yay for only TWO days! :banana:

[ZeroToHero]

Woooo!!!!!!! It's been so long it coming, but it's almost here!!!!!!!!!!!!

How's the weather down there looking?

[joy13]

Woooo!!!!!!! It's been so long it coming, but it's almost here!!!!!!!!!!!!

How's the weather down there looking?

Yay for only TWO days! :banana:

so close now 2 days!!!!!!

That's great! Your soooooo close now! :woohoo:

Thanks for all the well wishes! The weather is looking good - mid-80's :thumbsup2

[jenseib]

I bet you are so excited. I would be jumping out of my skin! :banana:

[joy13]

I bet you are so excited. I would be jumping out of my skin!

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:
:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:
:dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3:
:cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

Just a little ;)

[joy13]

I realize now that I am so close that my ticker is one day off - it should say 2 days because we don't leave until Sunday :lmao: Oh well! I was going to try and fix it, but the site is still working weird. :surfweb:

[punkin413]

I realize now that I am so close that my ticker is one day off - it should say 2 days because we don't leave until Sunday :lmao: Oh well! I was going to try and fix it, but the site is still working weird. :surfweb:

:rotfl2: that's hilarious! hey, one day, two days....what's the difference? pretty soon you'll be in disney world!!! :woohoo:

[joy13]

:rotfl2: that's hilarious! hey, one day, two days....what's the difference? pretty soon you'll be in disney world!!! :woohoo:

That's right! :thumbsup2 Though now it seems the tickers aren't working anyway :confused3 That site has had issues this week!

[wdwgirl03]

I wish I was going to Disney World to get away from the lovely weather we are having here! :rolleyes:

Have a GREAT trip and I can't wait to read all about it!

[joy13]

I wish I was going to Disney World to get away from the lovely weather we are having here! :rolleyes:

Have a GREAT trip and I can't wait to read all about it!

Thanks - yeah the weather here has been AWFUL!!! :scared1:


I just made a new ticker - the other site isn't working anyway.

[jordanyosh]

I realize now that I am so close that my ticker is one day off - it should say 2 days because we don't leave until Sunday :lmao: Oh well! I was going to try and fix it, but the site is still working weird. :surfweb:

:rotfl2: that's hilarious! hey, one day, two days....what's the difference? pretty soon you'll be in disney world!!! :woohoo:

you are going to have so much fun!

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[joy13]

Well - one day to go! :woohoo: The dress is done and it turned out :thumbsup2 I'm really happy :banana: I can hardly wait for you guys to see it :cheer2: So now I just have to get everything into the suitcases :yay:

[jenseib]

I'm so excited for you. I wish I could cram myself in your suitcase! LOL. But it would put you WAY over the weight limit! :lmao:

[ZeroToHero]

Ahhhh!!! lucky you.

Have a wonderful, fantastic time, and make sure you do a trip report when you come back! :)

[joy13]

I'm so excited for you. I wish I could cram myself in your suitcase! LOL. But it would put you WAY over the weight limit! :lmao:

Thanks and LMAO! My daughter would put us over the weight limit :lmao:

Ahhhh!!! lucky you.

Have a wonderful, fantastic time, and make sure you do a trip report when you come back! :)

Thank you! And I am definately doing a trip report! :surfweb:

[MickeyisBeast]

Have an awesome time!

[jordanyosh]

have a great time!

[joy13]

Have an awesome time!

have a great time!

Thank You!

I am shoving off early tomorrow, so I think this is it until we are home (which I don't want to think about yet :sad2:) So everyone have a great week! :yay:

[ZeroToHero]

You too! I'm sure you will, of course.

Have an awesome time!!!!! Can't wait to see that dress!

[punkin413]

have a great time!!!!!! i have friends who are leaving monday to go, so i will be living vicariously through both of you! i just looked back at your plans and you guys are going to the same MNSSHP as they are. i will be thinking of you next tuesday night!

[KathyRN137]

Drat! I missed saying Goodbye!

Can't wait to read all about it!


Kathy

[jenseib]

I hope you are having a blast and he weather is perfect for you.

[joy13]

We made it home! We were sad to leave, but we are exhausted so it's good to be home at the same time. I have no idea when we are going back - it's probably going to be at least 3 years :sad2: so I need to soak up this trip as long as I can.

I have over 700 pictures between myself and SIL, I have them uploaded to my computer, but not photobucket. I hope to start a trip report tomorrow, but we'll see.

The weather was great - maybe 5 minutes of rain the whole trip and no swine flu :woohoo: We had a great time, a few ups and downs, but overall, wonderful :love:

[punkin413]

glad to hear you had a great trip! WELCOME HOME!!! :goodvibes

[jordanyosh]

Glad you had a good (great?) time! Can't wait to hear the full report!

[ZeroToHero]

Welcome home!!!!!! can't wait. :)

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

welcome home!! I can't wait to hear about the trip.

39 days for me!!