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Disneyland_Mama

05-30-2009, 06:25 PM

Another Waldo Adventure BEGINS!

So, I promised myself I wouldn’t do another trip report this time. I figured people have to get tired of reading about Waldo, the wandering wingnut, right? Perhaps… but, this time I’m writing this for Waldo. I realise my dad’s coming up on his 74th birthday and really how many more pilgrimages to the Holy Land will he be able to make? Yeah, I’m thinking he’s no where near finished, but I need something to help pass the time… about 60ish more days to be exact.

This trip is a special one, you see. We’re going to Disney World to see good friends, to hang with family, to celebrate a milestone birthday, to relax after a difficult year, and finally … our first trip “home”.:cloud9:

First some intros for those who aren’t familiar with me or my family:

Here we are:
(actually me and Maddie on Casey Jr. at DLR)

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/disneylandmama/DLRMay9002.jpg

First there’s me; Tracy aka “T” on these boards. I’m currently a SAHM mom to DD7 and DS4. We live in So. Cal, about 15 minutes from Disneyland and we’re Disney goobers.

Then there’s my Prince Charming DH; Andy. He says he’s not that into Disney as I am, but I think it’s just his cover. He wears his Mickey tee shirts proudly and sports a Disneyland AP. Yeah, he’s a Disney goober, too.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/disneylandmama/momspics822002.jpg

Here’s our DD7 Maddie (& Evan). She’s my Belle. She’s smart, funny, cute, sassy and a complete Disney goober. I love her! :cutie: She’s our resident “Hidden Mickey” pro and Tink lover. She finds HM's everywhere! Even in non-Disney places.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/disneylandmama/DLRMay9003.jpg

Next up is our DS Evan. Ahh, what can I say about my own personal Damien? This kid is sweet and spicy all rolled up into a brown little ball! You want to choke him and kiss him at the same time. He’s our Stitch and he’ll be starting Kindergarten in the fall. THANK YOU!!!:worship:

We now have our traveling companions as always… my parents.

Here’s our wandering wonder, Waldo – seriously does he need an introduction? He’s a joy to travel with – well he will be as soon as we attach a GPS to his hiney. He’ll be 74 this trip, and although he’s had a bad year with his health, he’s ready to rock Disney World even if he’s in ECV. God help us!

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/disneylandmama/WDW08005.jpg

And now the peanut butter to his jelly… my mother… TE. We call her The Enabler and well, she’s just known as TE now. :teeth: This one’s a Disney goober too!

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/disneylandmama/momspics822005.jpg

And back for another trip with us is my brother and his family, The Ducks! So not Disney goobers. But they like vacation. :teeth:

Here's my brother Rick & his wife Debbie:

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/disneylandmama/Tracyswdwpics009.jpg

My brother is a freakin' riot. We have so much fun where ever we go - and throw Waldo into that mix and it's a laugh party! We're all 3 Gemini's and have the same twisted sense of humor! :stir: It drives our spouses crazy!

And then there's their DS16 (almost 17) Michael and their other DS12 Max. These boys are in it for the food and RNRC & Everest. They’re teenagers… they want food and rides. So they’ll be dining reviews by the boys as well. They’ll do it if I ask them to.

Michael and Mickey:
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/disneylandmama/ricksWDWpics015.jpg

Max, trying Beverly:
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/disneylandmama/epcotpics003.jpg

So there you have the “Who” part… and very quickly here’s the “How and Where” parts.

DH & I bought into DVC on our last trip to WDW in August 2008. Thanks to hurricane Faye our plans were foiled and we ended up taking a DVC tour to kill some time. DH fell head over heels and before we left, there was fresh ink on a beautiful new DVC contract at Kidani Village. :banana:

With the new contract we were given incentive points to use at SSR, so we decided to invite my brother and his family to join us for a 10 day trip in a 2 bedroom villa from August 4th to the 14th.

And then ALL that changed. popcorn::

Disneyland_Mama

05-30-2009, 06:26 PM

Yeah, I'm gonna reserve this spot for the quickie installment links. :teeth:

Part 1: I didn't see that one coming:"HERE" (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32073748&postcount=22)
Part 2: A Little DIS-tory: "HERE" (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32113392&postcount=35)
Part 3: Drama with the Momma!:"HERE" (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32460506&postcount=72)
Part 4: Keep Moving Forward!: "HERE" (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32600017&postcount=88)
Part 5: Celebrate Good Times, Come On!:"HERE" (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32898099&postcount=108)
Part 6: Print, Pack and Tweet!:"HERE" (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32911698&postcount=118)

jordanyosh

05-30-2009, 07:08 PM

So Cal in da house......:thumbsup2

Hedy

05-30-2009, 08:08 PM

Woohoo! Looking forward to more. Maybe you could get a child locator for Waldo-LOL

HomeschoolMama

05-30-2009, 08:22 PM

I'm stopping by to say "hi", but I'll have to read later. It's movie night. :happytv:

Lauralee131

05-30-2009, 08:27 PM

Man oh man...I KNEW you'd cave and do a TR!!:lmao:

Glad to be along for the ride!!

boysmom5150

05-30-2009, 08:51 PM

Although Im not on the Dis much lately, apparently I hit the JACKPOT tonite and found THIS!!!!!
SO glad you decided to write this. Cant wait to hear everything.

Im in,seatbelt securely fastened, and ready to goooooooo!!

1Princess1Prince2006

05-30-2009, 10:14 PM

Yay! T's doing another TR! :yay:

Hopefully I can stay caught up on it. :thumbsup2

jcc0621

05-30-2009, 10:43 PM

Told ya;):lmao:

NOw we just need LL to start onepopcorn::

cmp1111

05-31-2009, 07:27 AM

Nice intro's, T! :goodvibes

I'm glad you're all doing p-TR's now, because I am way losing track of who's going when, staying where and doing what... I have to live vicariously this year.

debraW76

05-31-2009, 07:29 AM

Hi T. popcorn::

askelton

05-31-2009, 07:32 AM

HI, T. :goodvibes I did enjoy meeting your parents last year, and you too for a minute, not nearly long enough! Maybe we can bribe LL. ;)

DisneyJo

05-31-2009, 08:25 AM

I'm here too :wave2:

rentayenta

05-31-2009, 08:29 AM

:goodvibes I am really going to attempt to keep up. I might have a shot as I got in from the git-go! :thumbsup2

Disneyland_Mama

05-31-2009, 10:51 AM

So Cal in da house......:thumbsup2
Hey there! Howya doin' Jordon? Thanks for stopping by! :thumbsup2
Woohoo! Looking forward to more. Maybe you could get a child locator for Waldo-LOL
Hi Heather! We're thinking of getting GPS for his cell phone and activating the parental controls. Andy's working on that. :teeth:
I'm stopping by to say "hi", but I'll have to read later. It's movie night.
:wave: Have fun! Come back, now ya hear?
Man oh man...I KNEW you'd cave and do a TR!!

Glad to be along for the ride!!
Heh heh heh... I figure with all the characters going this year, it's got to be funny!;)
Although Im not on the Dis much lately, apparently I hit the JACKPOT tonite and found THIS!!!!!
SO glad you decided to write this. Cant wait to hear everything.

Im in,seatbelt securely fastened, and ready to goooooooo!!
Yay! My other favorite Jersery girl! I've miss you! :goodvibes
Yay! T's doing another TR! :yay:

Hopefully I can stay caught up on it. :thumbsup2
Hi Lori! Thanks for reading! :)
Told ya;):lmao:

NOw we just need LL to start onepopcorn::
I want LL to write about her November trip - that one's loads of funny! :laughing:
Nice intro's, T! :goodvibes

I'm glad you're all doing p-TR's now, because I am way losing track of who's going when, staying where and doing what... I have to live vicariously this year.
Hi CE! We'll have to meet up next year! ;)
Hi T. popcorn::
Hi Deb! Thanks for coming over. :goodvibes
HI, T. :goodvibes I did enjoy meeting your parents last year, and you too for a minute, not nearly long enough! Maybe we can bribe LL. ;)
Hi Angela! I do hope you make it over for a drink or three! :thumbsup2
I'm here too :wave2:
Hi Jo! Welcome to my crazy world! :wave:
:goodvibes I am really going to attempt to keep up. I might have a shot as I got in from the git-go! :thumbsup2
Hi Jenny! I just saw the link in your siggie! I'll be heading over right quick!:thumbsup2

dlwharp

05-31-2009, 12:55 PM

Bored of Waldo - Never!! So glad you decided to bite the Mouse and do another PTR/TR!! I'm in :)

Lauralee131

05-31-2009, 06:31 PM

NOw we just need LL to start onepopcorn::

I considered it, but I'm afraid to jinx myself any further...I swear it's like the vacation gods are against me this year...

Heck - I'm still trying to force myself to write November's TR!!

Maybe we can bribe LL. ;)

Well...what exactly do you have in mind Angela??:confused3I'm shamelessly easy to bribe...;)

We're thinking of getting GPS for his cell phone and activating the parental controls. Andy's working on that. :teeth:

OMG - Too funny!!!:lmao:

I want LL to write about her November trip - that one's loads of funny! :laughing:

I know, I know...:rolleyes: I don't know why the heck I didn't do it right when I came home...

In the meantime though, I'm enjoying reading everyone's PTR's!!popcorn::

PrincessV

05-31-2009, 06:57 PM

PAGE freaking TWO?!?!

Dude. For future reference, a newly-begun PTR is totally text-worthy. ;):rotfl:

I realise my dad’s coming up on his 74th birthday and really how many more pilgrimages to the Holy Land will he be able to make? Yeah, I’m thinking he’s no where near finished...
Didn't he claim to be "finished" with WDW last year?! :rotfl2:

And back for another trip with us is my brother and his family, The Ducks!
Yay! I'll actually get to talk to them this year, right?!

NOw we just need LL to start onepopcorn::
NOOO!!! Don't jinx it - she's not even allowed a ticker yet, lol! But there will be much pressure to write upon her return, right? :thumbsup2

puggymom

05-31-2009, 07:15 PM

OK new TFW rule. PM Mo when a new report is started.

Sheesh!

Waldo, TE and the Ducks, can't wait to read this one!:lmao:

TheDISneyFamily

05-31-2009, 07:46 PM

I agree... Page 2?! :scared1:

Ummm... you coulda told us you were starting this last night... :rolleyes:

I knew you'd do another TR. How could you not with this cast of characters and impending cameo appearances... :cool2: ;) I'm in... even if I don't post as often as I should. :flower3: (Shout out to everyone else I'm neglecting... Mo... V... Janet... the list goes on... :sad2: I love you guys even though I'm a bad DIS'er lately!)

Disneyland_Mama

05-31-2009, 09:26 PM

Bored of Waldo - Never!! So glad you decided to bite the Mouse and do another PTR/TR!! I'm in :)
:lmao: bite the Mouse! :lmao: Welcome back!
I know, I know...:rolleyes: I don't know why the heck I didn't do it right when I came home...
It's never too late to start. ;)
PAGE freaking TWO?!?!

Dude. For future reference, a newly-begun PTR is totally text-worthy. ;):rotfl:
Awww... I'm text worthy ... I'm touched! :lovestruc

Didn't he claim to be "finished" with WDW last year?! :rotfl2:
Actually to be honest, he said he was done in '06, '07 & '08. :rolleyes:

Yay! I'll actually get to talk to them this year, right?!
Yup - they'll be joining us for adults night.... oops, I'm giving pieces of info away already! :ssst:
OK new TFW rule. PM Mo when a new report is started.

Sheesh!

Waldo, TE and the Ducks, can't wait to read this one!:lmao:
Sorry! :blush: I did post on TFW, though.
I agree... Page 2?! :scared1:

Ummm... you coulda told us you were starting this last night... :rolleyes:

I knew you'd do another TR. How could you not with this cast of characters and impending cameo appearances... :cool2: ;) I'm in... even if I don't post as often as I should. :flower3: (Shout out to everyone else I'm neglecting... Mo... V... Janet... the list goes on... :sad2: I love you guys even though I'm a bad DIS'er lately!)

Yup! Lots and lots of cameos this year, peeps! Soooo looking forward to "flat friends" coming to life! :woohoo:

Disneyland_Mama

05-31-2009, 09:52 PM

First, let apologize for my lack of pictures in this installment. :upsidedow

After last years hurricane and Waldo being sick for most of the time, Waldo and TE decided they were done with WDW and made other vacation plans. I was fine with that, trust me! ;)

Our 7 month window opened and I called DVC MS for the very first time and made a reservation for my brothers family and my family in a 2 bedroom villa at SSR. I hung up the phone and without thinking casually said to Waldo, “I’ve booked my August WDW trip and I have enough points left over to book you and TE a studio if you change your mind and want to come.” No sooner had the words left my lips, when Waldo claimed they’d changed their minds. :eek: Um, ok. I did leave that open for them, didn’t I?

I started crunching numbers and realized I wouldn’t have enough points to add them for 10 days, so back to the spreadsheet for me. I came up with an alternate plan, cutting our vacation to 7 nights/8days and booking 3 studios instead. Yeah, I was a little disappointed I wouldn’t have a full kitchen or a washer/dryer – but that was OK. I took one for the team, this time. :thumbsup2 I hit the DVC member website to make sure I calculated points correctly and noticed the new “What Will You Celebrate?” scheme, errr I mean promotion and I decided to change our dates so we could officially celebrate Evan’s 5th birthday - which is Aug. 1st - with the mouse! :woohoo: I made the phone call and after a nice conversation and point transaction with CM “Michael” we were all set, including Waldo!:banana:

So our final dates are:
July 31th – August 7th @ Saratoga Springs Resort, Studio Accomodations.

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn257/kimberleeseventeen/Summer08037.jpg

Now I just had to figure out some flights. I really didn’t mind the red-eye we took last year and I really, really loved AirTran, but they’ve changed their outbound flights from LAX to MCO, we decided we didn’t want to have a 4 hour layover in Milwaukee and bagged AirTran.:scared1:

We ended up using multiple airlines and scoring R/T tickets for $319 and some change. That’s pretty decent fare, if I do say so myself. :teeth: Yes, I did miss out on AA’s $99 o/w fare, but the flight times sucked, so I blew them off. Who wants to travel home at 6:00am? Blech!

Our flight plans are set and we ended up with a red-eye http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b195/i8jaffas/emoticons/tired.gif out of LAX on July 30 at 10:15pm, arriving at MCO at 6:15am then next morning (July 31) and our return flight is set to leave MCO at 6:40pm, arriving back at home at 9:00pm on August 7. Ahh, arriving at LAX on a Friday at 9pm… now that should be a joyful time! :eek:

Up next: To Dining Plan or not to Dining Plan … and how about some Annual Passes? popcorn::

jordanyosh

05-31-2009, 10:00 PM

I don't mind red eyes myself as Magical Express is usually dead at that time and make traveling to the resorts so much easier.

KatGarcia

05-31-2009, 11:06 PM

Subbing.

I dunno why any Fockers think NOT doing a TR is ok! ;) :rotfl:

cmp1111

06-01-2009, 07:28 AM

No sooner had the words left my lips, when Waldo claimed they’d changed their minds. :eek: Um, ok. I did leave that open for them, didn’t I?

::yes:: :lmao:

I made the phone call and after a nice conversation and point transaction with CM “Michael” we were all set, including Waldo!:banana:

Woohoo!

Yes, I did miss out on AA’s $99 o/w fare, but the flight times sucked, so I blew them off. Who wants to travel home at 6:00am? Blech!

Not me! :scared:

Our flight plans are set and we ended up with a red-eye http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b195/i8jaffas/emoticons/tired.gif out of LAX on July 30 at 10:15pm, arriving at MCO at 6:15am

That's even earlier than last year's arrival! I know, because I got to give you a big ole hug at ME. :hug:

PrincessV

06-01-2009, 09:08 AM

So our final dates are:
July 31th – August 8th @ Saratoga Springs Resort, Studio Accomodations.
See, it's good that you're writing this - I'd lost track that you're now in 3 studios!

Ahh, arriving at LAX on a Friday at 9pm… now that should be a joyful time! :eek:
Oh yeah, THAT will be a quick return to reality! :rotfl:

Up next: To Dining Plan or not to Dining Plan … and how about some Annual Passes? popcorn::
Yeah, how about some AP's?! popcorn::

DisneyJo

06-01-2009, 01:42 PM

You didn't honestly think Waldo wouldn't go back to WDW did you? :rotfl: How sweet of you to take one for the team, I did notice you said this time though :lmao:

rentayenta

06-01-2009, 04:16 PM

So our final dates are:
July 31th – August 8th @ Saratoga Springs Resort, Studio Accomodations.

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn257/kimberleeseventeen/Summer08037.jpg

Up next: To Dining Plan or not to Dining Plan … and how about some Annual Passes? popcorn::

:woohoo: :yay: :dance3: is that your home resort? That's ours. Can't wait to see pictures. If you are taking votes for the Dining Plan, I say no plan. Too hot, too much food. :sick: But I say ::yes:: to APs. :thumbsup2 If you are not taking votes then ignore me. :rotfl2:

lazydoxy66

06-01-2009, 10:44 PM

Yay T!!!

Great start!

Disneyland_Mama

06-02-2009, 04:03 PM

I don't mind red eyes myself as Magical Express is usually dead at that time and make traveling to the resorts so much easier.
See? I actually like the red-eye... acclimates us west coasters to east coast time REAL quick! :laughing:
Subbing.

I dunno why any Fockers think NOT doing a TR is ok! ;) :rotfl:
Hi Kat! Thanks for coming over! :wave2:

That's even earlier than last year's arrival! I know, because I got to give you a big ole hug at ME. :hug:
Yup no lay-over in Atlanta this time. Although I will miss not having any airport meets this time around. :sad:
See, it's good that you're writing this - I'd lost track that you're now in 3 studios!
:lmao:

You didn't honestly think Waldo wouldn't go back to WDW did you? :rotfl: How sweet of you to take one for the team, I did notice you said this time though :lmao:
Yes, I honestly thought after last years fiasco, he'd want to take a break... guess not. :confused3 My "taking one for team" days are over, especially with my family. :headache:
:woohoo: :yay: :dance3: is that your home resort? That's ours. Can't wait to see pictures. If you are taking votes for the Dining Plan, I say no plan. Too hot, too much food. :sick: But I say ::yes:: to APs. :thumbsup2 If you are not taking votes then ignore me. :rotfl2:
No actually our home resort is Kidani Village. BUT we got the developer points as incentive that had to be used at SSR, so that's were we are this year. :)
We stayed at SSR last year and I really loved it. :lovestruc
Yay T!!!

Great start!

Yay, you're here Kristel! :yay:

Brownies tonight. Update tomorrow. :teeth:

boysmom5150

06-02-2009, 09:36 PM

Disneyland_Mama

06-02-2009, 10:32 PM

HOLY COW--we arrive late on 8/7 and will be at MK bright and early 8/8. We are staying at BLT and will head there for some pool action in the PM. Is it crazy to think maybe we can pass along the way somehow???I know its a tight day for you guys
Ok, I got all excited and when I looked, I realized I put the wrong dates!!!! :mad: We leave on the 7th, not the 8th! :headache: What time does your flight arrive? Maybe we'll see eachother in the airport? :confused3

lovealldisney

06-03-2009, 06:18 AM

OMG I am so excited you are doing another TR!!! :cool1: Can't wait to hear all the adventures with Waldo!

4 hour layover in Milwaukee and bagged AirTran

Hey I live here! I could have come and kept you company! :goodvibes

boysmom5150

06-03-2009, 08:42 AM

Ok, I got all excited and when I looked, I realized I put the wrong dates!!!! :mad: We leave on the 7th, not the 8th! :headache: What time does your flight arrive? Maybe we'll see eachother in the airport? :confused3

OH NO!!ok we are flying Continental and our flt gets in at around 9pm but I think your on your way be then:sad1:

Ok we are thinking about DL for our Apr trip instead of WDW, maybe there is still hope we will meet one day:flower3:

Disneyland_Mama

06-03-2009, 12:20 PM

Hedy

06-03-2009, 12:46 PM

Refresh my memory-is it Leo and Maddie who are getting married? :rotfl:

boysmom5150

06-03-2009, 04:29 PM

Ok ---now I even more sad to know that I will miss not only you but V AGAIN and LL. WTH!!!I have no mojo:confused3

ADRS look good.

We didnt like TUTTO either but I think you have to judge for yourself. We know friends who like it:confused

I totally agree ---I would rather have appetizer than dessert but we seem to always do DDP and pay OOP for the other stuff:confused3

cmp1111

06-03-2009, 05:37 PM

Well, that all sounds yummy! :)

jordanyosh

06-03-2009, 05:53 PM

Tracy,

I hope the following 2 pictures put your mind at ease about Tutto Italia

Before:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008366.jpg

And after:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008370.jpg

It was one of our favorite meals of the week.

Jordy

Disneyland_Mama

06-03-2009, 06:16 PM

OMG I am so excited you are doing another TR!!! :cool1: Can't wait to hear all the adventures with Waldo!
Hey there! Long time no see! :wave2: I would have loved to visit Wisconsin, just not en route to WDW, KWIM? ;)

Ok we are thinking about DL for our Apr trip instead of WDW, maybe there is still hope we will meet one day:flower3:
Oh you need to come to DLR! They're building Carsland in a few years! Happy and Bashful would love it. Oh and FYI - GCV open this fall! :thumbsup2
Refresh my memory-is it Leo and Maddie who are getting married? :rotfl:
No it's Michael and Maddie who are betrothed. :teeth:
Ok ---now I even more sad to know that I will miss not only you but V AGAIN and LL. WTH!!!I have no mojo:confused3

See now, you need to come in a day early! Purty pleeeeeeease!! :worship:
Well, that all sounds yummy! :)
I'm a bit worried about CM's, though. :eek:
Tracy,

I hope the following 2 pictures put your mind at ease about Tutto Italia

Before:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008366.jpg

And after:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008370.jpg

It was one of our favorite meals of the week.

Jordy

SOLD! Yummy, green pasta! So would it knock the socks off of Olive Garden? :rotfl2: I'm kidding! ;)

cmp1111

06-03-2009, 06:36 PM

I'm a bit worried about CM's, though. :eek:

We did it as our first meal last year, and while it was nothing special, it wasn't bad. The desserts were really yummy. And I got a glowtini thing. Or two. :rolleyes1Because, you know, each kid had to have an ice cube... :cool2:

HomeschoolMama

06-03-2009, 08:07 PM

HOLY COW--we arrive late on 8/7 and will be at MK bright and early 8/8. We are staying at BLT and will head there for some pool action in the PM. Is it crazy to think maybe we can pass along the way somehow???I know its a tight day for you guys:yay: I can't wait to hear about your trip!!! Please tell me you're going to report on BLT?! I just bought points yesterday and have plans to visit in March! :woohoo:

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Your plans look great, T! :cloud9:

PrincessV

06-04-2009, 08:17 AM

Read the trip report(s) – you won’t be sorry!:thumbsup2
Oooo, I should go back and read that one again!

We ended our glorious trips with a huge dinner at Catfoodgarten… ahem… Biergarten with a total of 20 DISers and their families. Meow.
"Meow." :lmao:

We always have so much fun together. Our husbands enjoy each other, our children enjoy each other, heck even Waldo loves these girls and their families! They’ve become extended family!
:grouphug:

To Dining Plan or not to Dining Plan.
NOT to Dining Plan.
Andy decided we should go with the DDP to avoid any confusion since we will be having TS meals together.
D'OH! Do I need to talk to him?!
Chef Mickey’s was Evan’s birthday dinner choice. Our friends V and her son Leo and LL and her DH and DS will be joining us that night to celebrate.
:woohoo: This is gonna be FUN!

T?

Step away from the laminating paper. We're not done. Trust V. ;)

rentayenta

06-04-2009, 09:21 AM

NOT to Dining Plan.

::yes:: That's what I am talking about but it looks like you already decided. :lmao: I do like your choice of eateries! :woohoo:

jcc0621

06-04-2009, 10:20 AM

I didn't quote..I'm sorry!

ADR's look great. I think Evan at least will like the silly clips that they show at Sci-Fi. The cars are cool, but don't plan on having much conversation...which could be a good thing;)

DisneyJo

06-04-2009, 11:47 AM

The kids are going to love all the Birthday stuff at CM and I'm in a dilema whether to add the DDP for December especially as I'll have to buy 4 one day tickets as we already have our tickets!!!

debraW76

06-04-2009, 01:50 PM

Those ADRs are fabulous! I agree with you about the dining plan. I love it when it is free but don't feel it is worth paying for because of my family's eating habits. We just don't eat that much and also tend to snack a lot. And alcohol is not included ;)

HomeschoolMama

06-04-2009, 02:46 PM

I'm struggling with the DDP or not DDP question too. When I price out places like Ohana (our favorite), it's $123 for us to eat. The DDP is $142 a day for us. Surely that day we'll spend more money by getting lunch and snacks, right?

Disneyland_Mama

06-04-2009, 03:29 PM

We did it as our first meal last year, and while it was nothing special, it wasn't bad. The desserts were really yummy. And I got a glowtini thing. Or two. :rolleyes1Because, you know, each kid had to have an ice cube... :cool2:
Thank GOD for alcohol at CM's! :woohoo:
Your plans look great, T! :cloud9:
Thanks Dawn! And CONGRATS on BLT! :banana:
"Meow." :lmao:
:scared:

T?

Step away from the laminating paper. We're not done. Trust V. ;)
Fine. But it's like my wubby... I just like to KNOW where it is at all times. :rolleyes1
::yes:: That's what I am talking about but it looks like you already decided. :lmao:
Not me. It was those darn relatives of mine! :headache:
ADR's look great. I think Evan at least will like the silly clips that they show at Sci-Fi. The cars are cool, but don't plan on having much conversation...which could be a good thing;)
I don't need conversation, as long as I have a cocktail.. and their cocktails look F-U-N!!:thumbsup2
The kids are going to love all the Birthday stuff at CM and I'm in a dilema whether to add the DDP for December especially as I'll have to buy 4 one day tickets as we already have our tickets!!!
I'd say try it without. You have to at least once, IMO.
Those ADRs are fabulous! I agree with you about the dining plan. I love it when it is free but don't feel it is worth paying for because of my family's eating habits. We just don't eat that much and also tend to snack a lot. And alcohol is not included ;)
Ah yes... my days of free dining are over. :guilty:
I'm struggling with the DDP or not DDP question too. When I price out places like Ohana (our favorite), it's $123 for us to eat. The DDP is $142 a day for us. Surely that day we'll spend more money by getting lunch and snacks, right?

I have this nifty spreadsheet I use that I can send you to see if the DDP is economical for you or not. I'd be happy to email it to you. It'll knock your socks off! :worship:

boysmom5150

06-04-2009, 04:06 PM

Oh you need to come to DLR! They're building Carsland in a few years! Happy and Bashful would love it. Oh and FYI - GCV open this fall! :thumbsup2Right now its looking good for APR:cool1:Ill keep ya posted Ill have to pick your brain of course:worship:

See now, you need to come in a day early! Purty pleeeeeeease!! :worship:funny thing is P said if its only the chge fee for airline and that it would make me happy to do I could change. Of course Continental wants to charge me an extra $223 per ticket:headache:

[COLOR="YellowGreen"]:yay: I can't wait to hear about your trip!!! Please tell me you're going to report on BLT?! I just bought points yesterday and have plans to visit in March! :woohoo:
CONGRATS!!!!!I will do some sort of reporting on BLT even if its only pics

HomeschoolMama

06-04-2009, 04:25 PM

Thanks Dawn! And CONGRATS on BLT! :banana:
I have this nifty spreadsheet I use that I can send you to see if the DDP is economical for you or not. I'd be happy to email it to you. It'll knock your socks off! :worship:Thanks! :wizard:

I'd love it!!! I'll e-mail you my new addy. I think you should have gotten it, but I'll send it again just in case. :surfweb:

CONGRATS!!!!!I will do some sort of reporting on BLT even if its only picsThank you!!!
Awesome~ I'm particularly interested in how the pool will look and work. I've heard only DVC will have access. :confused3 I'm also curious about if there's a store downstairs. I'm hoping to be able to buy milk and a few other little things (snack foods) there so I don't have to worry about groceries.

sharkB8HooHaHa

06-04-2009, 04:34 PM

Note to T.

Please don't start a pre-trippie while I'm not home. I missed the beginning...had to show up on page 4. AND I had to get all misty at the "still holding out for SharkB8":sad1::sad1::sad1:

Love the photo of Waldo in the sombrero. He's rockin' it. :thumbsup2

Thanks,
K

cmp1111

06-04-2009, 07:56 PM

I have this nifty spreadsheet I use that I can send you to see if the DDP is economical for you or not. I'd be happy to email it to you. It'll knock your socks off! :worship:

::yes:: T sent it to me last year - and it proved again that the DDP works for us. But I have kids who won't share and are big eaters for being 7. ;)

Anyway, the spreadsheet is fantastic. :goodvibes

PrincessV

06-05-2009, 07:48 AM

Thank GOD for alcohol at CM's! :woohoo:
:eek::woohoo: I'd totally forgotten that possibility! :rotfl:
Fine. But it's like my wubby... I just like to KNOW where it is at all times. :rolleyes1
:rotfl2: I've got this great mental image of you snuggling the package of laminating paper.

funny thing is P said if its only the chge fee for airline and that it would make me happy to do I could change. Of course Continental wants to charge me an extra $223 per ticket
:scared1: I vote you keep trying - maybe they'll take pity and bring it down some?! :hug:

Note to T.

Please don't start a pre-trippie while I'm not home. I missed the beginning...had to show up on page 4. AND I had to get all misty at the "still holding out for SharkB8":sad1::sad1::sad1:
:hug: Want some enabling today? ;)

sharkB8HooHaHa

06-05-2009, 08:51 AM

:hug: Want some enabling today? ;)

Can I steal your PIN? :rolleyes1

PrincessV

06-05-2009, 09:22 AM

Can I steal your PIN? :rolleyes1

That was my very first thought, lol! Sadly, it doesn't cover early Aug. :sad1:

jcc0621

06-05-2009, 11:52 AM

Can I steal your PIN? :rolleyes1

I'm PMing you

princessjv

06-14-2009, 07:01 PM

Agreed with the dining plan. I want a copy of that spreadsheet, if you don't mind.

You are so nice for taking the whole family. A few studio's might be a great thing for the relationships. ;) That is awesome that LL, V & Michelle will all be there too!

lazydoxy66

06-14-2009, 07:17 PM

T, the dining looks great!

Doug and I saved $100 bucks using the DDP. That is we would have if it wasn't free. A lot of those meals were just too much. I too would rather choose an appy once in a while. Plus, I hate the constraints that ADRs put on the trip. The next trip for Doug and I will be DDP and ADR free. It will be one big experiment. I'll dedicate it to you!

Lauralee131

06-14-2009, 08:45 PM

My WDW trips are usually planned around some sort of DIS get together to meet old and new friends, but this year things just didn’t seem to work out.

A little DIStory… get it? DIS history? Heh heh heh… sorry. Ahem.

August 2007 – Rats In Pants and Fruity Booze! (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1567501) This was the trip in which I met fellow DISers and Team Focker Watch members, Lauralee131, PrincessV, DisneyJo and Sorul82?. We met for dinner and drinks and had such a blast together. Read the trip report(s) – you won’t be sorry!

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/disneylandmama/Tracyswdwpics106.jpg

Awwww....there's my girls!!:grouphug:

I always like to go back and read the TR's again before our next trip...gives me even more to look forward to!!

August 2008 – "How to Lose Waldo in 10 days" (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1925898) This was the “BIG” meet with about 20 DISers and their families. We had a reunion meet at the scene of the first crime, the Polynesian’s Tambu lounge, where Jo, V, LL and I were reunited again along with about 10 of our new friends from the Team Focker Watch thread. We ended our glorious trips with a huge dinner at Catfoodgarten… ahem… Biergarten with a total of 20 DISers and their families. Meow.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/disneylandmama/fockerfest007.jpg

:cool2: Need sunglasses...something bright pink hurting my eyes...:lmao:JK - LY K!!

We were lucky that Fay spared us a few minutes for some group pictures...remember the torrential rain storm that hit as we were supposed to be arriving? UGH...

I'm still sorry we didn't get someone (Oooh Photopass!) to take one big shot of everyone with all our kids and hubby's...

Sadly there would be no Fockerfest 2009. We all had different plans this year. Our friend DisneyJo from England wouldn’t be there until December, V was planning her trip in June due to school schedules, LL was in the middle of moving to another state, the list goes on and on. I had no choice but to travel in August, as I had to use my incentive points by the 30th.

This was a tough year...almost had me questioning the vacation planning Gods on this one...

So as I was planning my trip I got an email from my dear friend PrincessV basically saying she’d changed her plans to August, rather than June. Read her PTR on the boards right now, it’s a riot! So V was in for August.

And so it begins...popcorn::

Now we had to work on Lauralee or rather, Lauralee had to work on her DH. :lmao: And holy crow, Lauralee pulled one off and managed to book an August trip after all! :woohoo: I was so excited to be vacationing with my friends again!

:teacher: Some seriously fuzzy finagling went into this one, huh?? Lying, cheating...like a soap opera...

We always have so much fun together. Our husbands enjoy each other, our children enjoy each other, heck even Waldo loves these girls and their families! They’ve become extended family!

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/disneylandmama/IMG_1935.jpg

Extended family is a good way to put it! We love you guys too!! Apparently now Tony has no interest in going unless our friends are going to be there! Ooh - we need to talk tee times!!

Eventually I got another email from V saying our DISfriend Michelle (mlill or TheDISneyFamily) would be in WDW at the same time. I was completely overjoyed! I really just love Michelle and her family. Read her trip reports – they’re fabulous! This family knows how to do Disney!

No joke there...I live vicariously through Michelle's TR's and can't wait to meet them in person!

So now, not only would I have my 2 amigas, but I would be meeting a new amiga! And I’m still holding out for my 3rd amiga, Sharkb8. Yoooo Hooooo....are you listening?? Just a little peer pressure...not much. Just a little...LY K!!

Let it be known that I hate the dining plan. There I said it and I’m owning it. My family on the other hand, loves the DDP. Waldo, TE, and The Ducks think it’s the greatest thing since slice bread and it was until all the changes. No appy? No tip? Forget that shizzle!

Yeah they ruined the DDP - I don't care so much about the tip part, as CM's should earn it, not get it automatically - or at least 18% anyway...but I wish they'd give you a choice at least appy OR dessert...I'd rather have the appy anytime over dessert...I have considered the CS plan...but probably will just go OOP this year...

We did a NON-DDP trip last year and we spent probably a hundred bucks more, ate what we wanted and drank all the booze our guts could take. It was fabulous, except for the part where our gut couldn’t take anymore booze. And you’ll have to read all about that in my last trip report.

:rolleyes1

So the others decided to go ahead and order the DDP and we decided not to. Our kids are little, they don’t eat much and often share meals. I much prefer an appetizer over dessert, unless profiteroles are involved. After further discussion, Andy decided we should go with the DDP to avoid any confusion since we will be having TS meals together. So now it’s 3 for the DDP. Blech. Out voted again. D’Oh

So where to eat? popcorn::

Every year I send out a mass email to my family asking them to pick a few choice restaurants and every year they don’t. So I end up choosing all our TS places and no one better complain or they’re gonna hear it from me!

You know there'll be complaining...just know it...

We’ll have 7 TS credits and I usually pick around 10 and then narrow it down based on menus and preferences. Usually. This year was a bit harder.

Here’s our 1st draft picks:

Boma
‘Ohana
Narcoossee’s
Tutto Italia
Chefs de France
Chef Mickey’s
Marrakesh
Turf Club
1900 Park Fare
Sci-Fi Dine In
Tusker House

And here’s what we ended up with:

Arrival day – Le Chefs de France
Day 2 – Chef Mickey’s
Day 3 – Narcoossee’s
Day 4 – Tutto Italia
Day 5 – Sci-Fi Dine In Lunch/ 1900 Park Fare Dinner
Day 6 – ‘Ohana
Day 7 – Boma
Day 8 – Turf Club

One question...how many names and phone numbers are these booked under? Are there more than one?????

Ok, that was 2 questions...

Did you notice we have 2 more TS places than TS credits? Yeah, me too. I think we’ll pay Turf Club and Narcoossee’s OOP.

Now I feel the need to ‘splain some of our choices.

We chose Chefs de France because we are HUGE Remy fans. Heck, Remy traveled with us from LA to WDW back in ’07. Granted he was lost, but quickly found and he got us lots of CM attention.

I have yet to eat there...I don't know why...I think I subconsciously connect France/French Food and snails...:scared: Real mature, eh?

Chef Mickey’s was Evan’s birthday dinner choice. Our friends V and her son Leo and LL and her DH and DS will be joining us that night to celebrate. I’m ordering a Mickey Mouse head cake and treat bags for the kids at that meal.

Can't wait to celebrate the little big man's birthday with you all!!!

Narcoossee’s… Surf-N-Turf… ‘nuff said.

Mmmmm...Narcoossee's....

You're right...nuff said...

Tutto Italia – despite some negative reviews, LL said she really enjoyed it – so we’re in.

I loved it...order the antipasto...we went thru 2 of them and a few bottles of wine and yummy desserts...spent a small fortune outside of the DDP but sooo worth it...and the service was fabulous!!

Sci-Fi – I’ve always wanted to eat here, but I worried my kids would freak out about the dark, etc. I think they’re old enough now and from the pics on allears, they excited to try it. Yeah, I know… stick to burgers and shakes.

It'll be fun...M loves going there. And yes, burgers and shakes...heh heh...

1900 Park Fare – this was actually Maddie’s choice. She wanted a character meal, but nothing too Princessey. Since we’ve already got dinner with the Mouse, I thought this one fit the bill. CRT was something we’d done and didn’t see the need to do again and Yakerhaus… errr.. Akerhaus was GROSS and I’ll never go there again. :scared:

Another place we have yet to try...came close 1 or 2 trips ago but changed it for something else. Shocking, I know...:rolleyes:

‘Ohana – Meat! Glorious Meat! And no bones! Yippeee!!!:banana:

I was very sad to read about V's last experience there, but we're eating there again anyway...just in case. Definitely a favorite of ours...ahhh...bread pudding....mmmmmm

Boma – no explanation needed. Soup. Yummy.

Boma...big, heavy sigh...I loves me some Boma!! I was so tempted to try Sanaa, but I'm a bit scared...

Although...now I'm thinking that Paradiso looks pretty tempting....

Up Next: AP’s and TIW and Trip Planning Obsessions begin… where the heck is my laminating paper??? :eek:

I know you haven't lost the laminating paper...no way...LOL

Ok ---now I even more sad to know that I will miss not only you but V AGAIN and LL. WTH!!!I have no mojo

Can't believe another near miss...what's up with that???

We didnt like TUTTO either but I think you have to judge for yourself. We know friends who like it

Oh no - what didn't you like? What'd you eat?

And I got a glowtini thing. Or two. :rolleyes1Because, you know, each kid had to have an ice cube... :cool2:

Way to take one for the team CE!! :lmao:

Note to T.

Please don't start a pre-trippie while I'm not home. I missed the beginning...had to show up on page 4. AND I had to get all misty at the "still holding out for SharkB8":sad1::sad1::sad1:

Love the photo of Waldo in the sombrero. He's rockin' it. :thumbsup2

Thanks,
K

We're not giving up on you K!!

I've got this great mental image of you snuggling the package of laminating paper.

LOL V...can you picture her squeezing it and caressing it like Lenny with his rabbit...

:lmao:LY T!!

debraW76

06-15-2009, 02:41 PM

I have this nifty spreadsheet I use that I can send you to see if the DDP is economical for you or not. I'd be happy to email it to you. It'll knock your socks off! :worship:

OOOO
Could I pleeeaaase have a copy? :angel:
I'll PM you :goodvibes

puggymom

06-21-2009, 10:20 AM

Is this thing on???

Where'd everybody go?????

Lifelong_Dreamer

06-21-2009, 12:19 PM

T!

I had no clue that you had this going on. :headache: Looking forward to another Waldo report!

Disneyland_Mama

06-22-2009, 06:45 PM

Right now its looking good for APR:cool1:Ill keep ya posted Ill have to pick your brain of course:worship:
funny thing is P said if its only the chge fee for airline and that it would make me happy to do I could change. Of course Continental wants to charge me an extra $223 per ticket
:headache: Ouch!
Note to T.

Please don't start a pre-trippie while I'm not home. I missed the beginning...had to show up on page 4. AND I had to get all misty at the "still holding out for SharkB8":[QUOTE]
Sorry, K. I have faith in your fuzzy Disney ability, my friend. :thumbsup2
[QUOTE=cmp1111;32136218]::yes:: T sent it to me last year - and it proved again that the DDP works for us. But I have kids who won't share and are big eaters for being 7. ;)
Oh that's right! :goodvibes
I'd totally forgotten that possibility! :rotfl:
That's the first thing I checked on allears. I need to try the new Celebration cocktail. Sounds painfully delish! ;)

:rotfl2: I've got this great mental image of you snuggling the package of laminating paper.
:lmao:

Agreed with the dining plan. I want a copy of that spreadsheet, if you don't mind.
I'll email it to you. PM me your addy.
Doug and I saved $100 bucks using the DDP. That is we would have if it wasn't free. A lot of those meals were just too much. I too would rather choose an appy once in a while. Plus, I hate the constraints that ADRs put on the trip. The next trip for Doug and I will be DDP and ADR free. It will be one big experiment. I'll dedicate it to you!
Holy crap!!!! My EYES!!!! My EYES!!!! :headache:
I always like to go back and read the TR's again before our next trip...gives me even more to look forward to!!
Awww... I look at my photobucket pictures. Ah, memories. Let's see... it's year 3 together.....it's only the beginning! ;)

:teacher: Some seriously fuzzy finagling went into this one, huh?? Lying, cheating...like a soap opera...
:rotfl: I thought you might have to sleep with the mouse to pull that one off!

One question...how many names and phone numbers are these booked under? Are there more than one?????
You're not going to believe this.... JUST ONE! Aside from the ones V made under her name. Shocking, I know! :lmao:

OOOO
Could I pleeeaaase have a copy? :
I'll PM you
Of course!
Is this thing on???

Where'd everybody go?????
Sadly, I've neglected this TR, but I'm back, BABY!
T!

I had no clue that you had this going on. :headache: Looking forward to another Waldo report!
Hey Lessa! Thanks for coming over! :goodvibes

**tap, tap**

Is this thing on??

Hellooooooooo....

Anybody here?

I know, I know.... I've completely abandoned this bad boy. I'm sorry. June was a crazy month. Crazy Brownie parents, crazy school parents, craziness everywhere! :faint:

BUT....

That's all over now......

And I'm focused.

Oh yeah.

I've got my eye on the prize......

Oh, and lookie what came in the mail today!

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/disneylandmama/magicalexpress.jpg
:cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1:

We're heading to DCA to see the revamped Electric Parade - but I'll be posting an update tomorrow! :flower3:

Hedy

06-22-2009, 06:58 PM

Docs! :yay::yay:

daisy_77

06-22-2009, 09:43 PM

Hi T!

I am looking forward to another adventure with Waldo!

Your dining plans look fab and I must say this chick is straight JEALOUS!

I cannot wait to read more!popcorn::

jordanyosh

06-22-2009, 11:47 PM

I'm still here...Docs!!!!! It's Xmas in June!:thumbsup2

PrincessV

06-23-2009, 08:20 AM

popcorn::

:rolleyes1

:hourglass

:bored:

debraW76

06-26-2009, 02:41 PM

popcorn::

:rolleyes1

:hourglass

:bored:

popcorn::

Disneyland_Mama

06-27-2009, 10:56 AM

Docs! :yay::yay:
I was totally shocked when they arrived! So much going on, it completely slipped my mind.
Hi T!

I am looking forward to another adventure with Waldo!

Your dining plans look fab and I must say this chick is straight JEALOUS!

I cannot wait to read more!popcorn::
Hey there! YOu have to let me know when you're in DLR again! :goodvibes
I'm still here...Docs!!!!! It's Xmas in June!:thumbsup2
Thanks for stickin' around Jordo! :thumbsup2
popcorn::

:rolleyes1

:hourglass

:bored:

popcorn::

Coming right up, ladies! ;)

jcc0621

06-27-2009, 11:01 AM

We can play volleyball while we wait;)

Disneyland_Mama

06-27-2009, 11:49 AM

First let apologize for my lack of pictures in the installment. Some things should just not be photographed. And those that were need prior approval 'cause they're down right funny! :lmao:

I don't know where I left off.

Somewhere in the planning stages, I suppose. But so much has happened lately I feel the need to just jump right in and bring you all up to speed. Which explains my lack of updates. Oh boy.

Now normally, Disneyland_Mama would have everyone packed and ready to go at this stage in the game. The plans would be printed and laminated, the plane tickets printed, the crocs cleaned and polished, the airport transportation booked, the ziploc bags marked with dates, stuffed with clothes and stacked in the suitcases. Heck, I'd even have our carry-on bags ready. Yes, at 30-ish days left, I'd be ready to rock.:woohoo:

BUT.

None of the above is even CLOSE to being done. :eek: My plans aren't even on a spreadsheet. They're penciled in a notebook. PENCIL!!! :faint:

I KNOW!

And it's not because I'm not in the mood or I'm not motivated. It's simply because there has been ZERO time for any of that. I've been dealing with DRAMA, people.

Let me 'splain.............

First for some strange reason, we decided NOW of all times would be the perfect time to remodel our kitchen. A complete remodel. Gut it and start anew. So we've had contractor after contractor come in for bids. (We still haven't decided, TFI. Although I think we're going with the handsome Middle Eastern guy. Yummy!;))

Next, we decided, "Hey, mortgage rates are nice and low, we should refinance our mortgage!" Yeah. Let's start that nightmare. We started that in March. The person who was working our loan dropped the ball, never contacted us and I had to pitch a fit to get someone to pick up the pace. We finally closed last week. :faint: Note to self, BofA sucks.

And now the icing on the cake. My mutha. It all started back on Easter Sunday. She was getting ready for brunch and she tripped putting her sandals on. She's been in pain ever since and finally on Father's Day her knee completely gave out. :eek: Poor thing, her entire leg swelled up. I didn't think she needed to go to the ER, so we waited until Monday and called her GP. He wanted her to see an Orthopedic Surgeon, so we did that this week. Her diagnosis? Tibial Plateu Fracture. :scared1: Como say WHAT??? She was quite worried about her WDW trip and having to cancel. We don't have her prognosis yet, as she's scheduled for an MRI this week to see the extent of the damage. We'll just have to go from there.

Big, heavy *SIGH*. :guilty:

I feel horrible for her. She was so looking forward to this trip and she's decided if they put a cast on her, she won't go. But if they don't cast her, then it's Scooter City for us! On the flip side, if my parents cancel - I can book us a 1 bedroom. Is it bad that that's the first thing I though of? :sad2:

Here's a pic of TE at the Orthopedic Surgeon's office. We were busting up over the paper shorts they made her put on. We were goofing off so much in that office, they were happy to be rid of us!

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/disneylandmama/downsized_0625091457.jpg

So that's where we are. But should I post our plans? :confused3 Is that like bad juju? Oh heck, let's throw caution to the wind and see what the Waldo family has planned!:cool1:

July 30th: Catch the red-eye out of LAX 10pm! :eek:

July 31st: Arrive MCO 6AM! :eek: :eek: Arrive SSR and either A) If the room is ready, take a nap and head to Epcot around 3pm. OR B) Grab some breakfast, head to DTD, swim/rest poolside. Dinner ressies at LeChefs.

August 1st: Evan's 5th Birthday!!! Rope drop at MK, spend the day with friends, take a mid-afternoon break then meet up at Chef Mickey's for Evan's birthday dinner. **I'll post all his birthday details later**. Then back to MK for some nighttime touring.

August 2nd: Rope drop at AK. Dinner at Narcoossee's then meet up with friends for Boys Night to Fuego's and Girls Night at ?? Kids to Neverland Club.

August 3rd: Rope drop at Epcot! (My fav. park! :lovestruc) Mid-afternoon break poolside, then back to Epcot for dinner at Tutto Italia.

August 4th: Rope drop at DHS! Lunch with V & LL and families at Sci-Fi. Afternoon break and then dinner at 1900 Park Fare. Then meeting with Michelle, V, & LL for cocktails. Kids to Neverland club.

August 5th: Rope drop at MK, afternoon break then dinner @ 'Ohana & back to MK for Dessert Buffet and Wishes.

August 6th: Rope drop at AK! Afternoon break and dinner @ Boma. Kids to Simba's clubhouse. Finish the night at DTD.

August 7th: Last day - rope drop at EP! Lunch at Turf Club. Flight departs at 6:30pm. Arrive LAX 9pm. :guilty:

August 8th: Book 2010 ressies at Kidani Village!! :woohoo:

Up Next: Evan's Birthday, Disney-Style! ::MickeyMo

DisneyJo

06-27-2009, 02:52 PM

None of the above is even CLOSE to being done. :eek: My plans aren't even on a spreadsheet. They're penciled in a notebook. PENCIL!!! :faint: No way :faint: where is she??? What have you done with the T we know and love? :rotfl2:

I've been dealing with DRAMA, people. Wow, OK you're forgiven and also that we haven't see you on TFW much :hug:

Her diagnosis? Tibial Plateu Fracture. :scared1: Yikes your poor Mom, hope she doesn't need a cast!

August 8th: Book 2010 ressies at Kidani Village!! :woohoo: :rotfl2:

You sure have a lot of rope drops planned T and are the "meet with friends" LL and V or others?

jcc0621

06-27-2009, 03:17 PM

PENCIL!!!

Are you out of your mind woman:scared1:

(We still haven't decided, TFI. Although I think we're going with the handsome Middle Eastern guy. Yummy!;))

Ahhhh, the most important thing when picking a contractor:rolleyes1

Note to self, BofA sucks.

::yes::

And now the icing on the cake. My mutha.

Awww, poor TE. Give her some hugs from the Philly clan:hug:

back to MK for Dessert Buffet and Wishes.

I am thinking of doing this. I am really on the fence about it!

August 8th: Book 2010 ressies at Kidani Village!! :woohoo:

DO you have dates yetpopcorn::

Disneyland_Mama

06-27-2009, 09:04 PM

No way :faint: where is she??? What have you done with the T we know and love? :rotfl2:
I know, it's shameful. ;)
You sure have a lot of rope drops planned T and are the "meet with friends" LL and V or others?
Rope drops are a must, especially in early August. Sleep is for the weak, Jo. :teeth: And yes, the "friends" are either LL & V or LL or V. Whoever I can talk into touring with me. ;)

Ahhhh, the most important thing when picking a contractor:rolleyes1
He's seriously gorgeous. He could put up neon yellow cabinets and I wouldn't care. :lmao:

DO you have dates yetpopcorn::
I have tenative dates of June 20-30th. It all depends on the schools calendar. We'll be getting AP's this year, so I won't be able to go after July 31.

Hedy

06-27-2009, 09:06 PM

:hug::hug: re your mother.

KatGarcia

06-27-2009, 10:32 PM

Poor TE! Hope the MRI ends up ok.

I am still sort of reeling from you not being packed yet. yeesh.

lazydoxy66

06-28-2009, 01:42 AM

Pencil! :scared: Not packed! :scared1:

Pitiful.

:rotfl2:

The plans look spectacular.

I hope that TE will heal up quickly. :hug:

sharkB8HooHaHa

06-28-2009, 07:48 AM

T? Pencil? Really? Need I remind you that you are down to something like 40 days? :teacher: Break out those zip lock bags! :cheer2: Pull out the laminating paper! :woohoo: Go to Target for your travel sized goodies! :banana:

Maybe I'll come to California. I think you need an intervention.

;)

cmp1111

06-28-2009, 10:29 AM

First, a big hug to TE from me. Poor thing. I hope it all works out. :hug:

Second, :faint:. Not that I pack or prep like you do, but I have certain expectations of you. :rotfl2:

Your plans look great!

jcc0621

06-28-2009, 12:38 PM

Thanks for the reminder, I need to get ziplock bags at the store today;)

puggymom

06-28-2009, 03:42 PM

Um, Um, Um what to say what to say:eek:

Pencil, not packed, not laminated.

I'm in shock, total and complete shock.

I need air, please no crowding, just air:faint:

OK BofA, is a client of ours (Thankfully not mine) and UGH!!!!!:mad: Many of us have pulled personal accounts with them after what we have seen:rolleyes1

For TE:hug: Tell her to come visit me and we can go see Niagra Falls;)

PrincessV

06-28-2009, 06:29 PM

Now normally, Disneyland_Mama would have everyone packed and ready to go at this stage in the game. The plans would be printed and laminated, the plane tickets printed, the crocs cleaned and polished, the airport transportation booked, the ziploc bags marked with dates, stuffed with clothes and stacked in the suitcases. Heck, I'd even have our carry-on bags ready. Yes, at 30-ish days left, I'd be ready to rock.:woohoo:

BUT.

None of the above is even CLOSE to being done. :eek: My plans aren't even on a spreadsheet. They're penciled in a notebook. PENCIL!!! :faint:
Know what I think? I think I've taken yet another DISer down. First it was Kinder, Gentler Lauralee, now it's Penciled and Less-Prepared T.

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! I'll make a group of slacker relaxers out of ya'll yet! Next thing, you'll be planning copious amounts of pool time. ;)

Note to self, BofA sucks.
Great. :headache: I've been a happy Countrywide customer through 3 mortgages and now it's become a BoA loan. Carp.

We don't have her prognosis yet, as she's scheduled for an MRI this week to see the extent of the damage. We'll just have to go from there.
:hug::hug::hug:

So that's where we are. But should I post our plans? :confused3 Is that like bad juju? Oh heck, let's throw caution to the wind and see what the Waldo family has planned!:cool1:
:rolleyes: As if this is even remotely "final" anyway! :rotfl:

August 1st: Evan's 5th Birthday!!! Rope drop at MK, spend the day with friends, take a mid-afternoon break then meet up at Chef Mickey's for Evan's birthday dinner. **I'll post all his birthday details later**. Then back to MK for some nighttime touring.
:banana::banana::banana:

August 4th: Rope drop at DHS! Lunch with V & LL and families at Sci-Fi. Afternoon break and then dinner at 1900 Park Fare. Then meeting with Michelle, V, & LL for cocktails. Kids to Neverland club.
:banana::banana::banana:

August 6th: Rope drop at AK!
:sad2: :faint:

August 8th: Book 2010 ressies at Kidani Village!! :woohoo:
:cheer2:

You sure have a lot of rope drops planned T
Tell me about it. :rolleyes::headache::rotfl2:

debraW76

06-28-2009, 10:53 PM

Poor TE. I do hope her knee recovers soon :hug:

Plans look great. I love all the rope drops.

Disneyland_Mama

06-29-2009, 11:23 AM

hug: re your mother.
Thanks Heather. :goodvibes
Poor TE! Hope the MRI ends up ok.

I am still sort of reeling from you not being packed yet. yeesh.
You and me both. In fact I think I'm throwing Andy off because he keeps asking me if I want him to pull the suitcases down. :laughing:
Pencil! :scared: Not packed!

Pitiful.

:rotfl2:

The plans look spectacular.

I hope that TE will heal up quickly. :hug:
:rolleyes1 Yup. Hi, my name is Tracy and I'm a slacker.
T? Pencil? Really? Need I remind you that you are down to something like 40 days? :teacher: Break out those zip lock bags! Pull out the laminating paper! :woohoo: Go to Target for your travel sized goodies! :banana:

Maybe I'll come to California. I think you need an intervention.

;)
:lmao:

Second, :faint:. Not that I pack or prep like you do, but I have certain expectations of you. :rotfl2:
Thanks CE. My brother asked if I'm making pretty itinerary folders for everyone. Probably not. :rolleyes:
Thanks for the reminder, I need to get ziplock bags at the store today;)
:thumbsup2

For TE:hug: Tell her to come visit me and we can go see Niagra Falls;)
Awww, she'd love that, Mo. :)
Know what I think? I think I've taken yet another DISer down. First it was Kinder, Gentler Lauralee, now it's Penciled and Less-Prepared T.
Oh no way! I'll be back - just give me a few. pirate:

Great. :headache: I've been a happy Countrywide customer through 3 mortgages and now it's become a BoA loan. Carp.
Us too, V. Our last refi with Countrywide was cake. BofA was like water torture! I loved Countrywide. RIP. :sad2:

Plans look great. I love all the rope drops.
I am proud to say, we never missed a rope drop in the last 2 years. :thumbsup2 Even though some of us were grossly hung over and ill. :teeth:

askelton

07-03-2009, 03:17 PM

(We still haven't decided, TFI. Although I think we're going with the handsome Middle Eastern guy. Yummy!;))
Maybe he'd like to tackle my kitchen when he's finished with yours. ;)

Note to self, BofA sucks.:sad2: I feel you.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/disneylandmama/downsized_0625091457.jpgAnd Mitch laughs at me for carrying my camera everywhere. Never know what needs to be photographed. :rotfl: Glad she's doing ok. :hug:

You sure have a lot of rope drops planned T and are the "meet with friends" LL and V or others?
:banana:

Disneyland_Mama

07-07-2009, 11:41 AM

And Mitch laughs at me for carrying my camera everywhere. Never know what needs to be photographed. :rotfl: Glad she's doing ok. :hug:
That's actually from my phone. :teeth:

:banana:
;)

Disneyland_Mama

07-07-2009, 12:31 PM

Whoa! Let me dust this thing off! :scared:

There's been some crazy turn of events going on here, and I don't even know where to begin! :faint:

My plans are still in pencil, sort of, but other than that things are moving in a forward motion. That's usually good, right? :confused3

Our countdown calendar is on the move!
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/disneylandmama/downsized_0707091013.jpg

Well we got the results of TE's MRI and although it wasn't what we hoped for, we're dealing with it. She was diagnosed with a torn meniscus and she's going to need surgery. Thankfully, not until mid-August! Whew! The doctor gave her a shot of cortisone to ease the pain and he also gave her the green light for Disney. :thumbsup2

So with that, I've had to make some changes. We had planned on renting her a scooter for the parks, but now I've had to contract an outside company so she'll have scooter use 24/7. I've also had to contact the airlines to let them know she'll need assistance from drop off point to the gate. No way she'll be able to crutch it all that distance. She can barely crutch it from the garage to the house... and the garage is connected to the house!:sad2: Coordination is not her strong suit.

I've been in full planning mode this past week. Got all the details taken care of... booked the MK Dessert buffet, booked the airport transportation, set up the mail and newspaper hold, pillaged the travel isle at Target, ransacked Dollar Tree, and ordered yet another VB bag. :thumbsup2

I think I've even got "the plan" all set up. This year I ditched TGM. :guilty: I know, but seriously once you understand his method, it's cake. I went with UG this year for the best days and then enlisted the help of RIDEMAX. I just started listening to the DISunplugged and learned of Pete's positive experience with RIDEMAX at DLR. I thought I'd give it a try this time, but first let V try it out. 'Cause I trust V and I knew if V liked it, I'd like it. Let's just say RIDEMAX passed V's test with flying colors and the rest is history! ;)

I plugged in my plans to Ridemax and **poof** 8 days of plans landed in my hot little hands! :cool1:

Heck, I even pulled out the laminating paper and got my park maps laminated. :teeth: See, I buy a Passporter every year. Not for the information, but for the awesome park maps. ::yes:: This is our 4th trip to WDW, and I'm far from knowing where everything is and I really like the way the Passporter maps are set up. So for me, they're laminating paper worthy. :lmao:

Now I have to somehow figure out how to get the the 4 plastic bins full of stuff packed into 4 suitcases! :eek:

I do have a small surprise, completely off topic.... but I had to share...

I BOOKED THE GRAND CALIFORNIA VILLAS FOR OCTOBER!!!
:dance3::cool1::banana::dance3:

It's actually a surprise for Maddie's 8th birthday! I also bought tickets for Mickey's Trick or Treat Party. I plan to take the kids out of school on the 29th, check into the hotel and head to MToTP that night and then DLR on the 30th for Maddie's actual birthday. I think she's going to love it!

Some pics from our last DLR/DCA trip:

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/disneylandmama/downsized_0622091940.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/disneylandmama/tripreport8-09003.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/disneylandmama/tripreport8-09004.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/disneylandmama/tripreport8-09005.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/disneylandmama/tripreport8-09006.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/disneylandmama/tripreport8-09007.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/disneylandmama/tripreport8-09008.jpg

Up Next:
What will you celebrate? A birthday, of course!

PrincessV

07-07-2009, 12:59 PM

Our countdown calendar is on the move!
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/disneylandmama/downsized_0707091013.jpg
Ooo, and it's cute, too! :thumbsup2
No way she'll be able to crutch it all that distance. She can barely crutch it from the garage to the house... and the garage is connected to the house!:sad2: Coordination is not her strong suit.
:scared: Poor TE! I volunteer to bring her frosty beverages from the pool bar! :hug:
Got all the details taken care of... booked the MK Dessert buffet, booked the airport transportation, set up the mail and newspaper hold, pillaged the travel isle at Target, ransacked Dollar Tree, and ordered yet another VB bag. :thumbsup2
:rotfl2:
Let's just say RIDEMAX passed V's test with flying colors and the rest is history! ;)
I was blown away! :banana:
I plugged in my plans to Ridemax and **poof** 8 days of plans landed in my hot little hands! :cool1:
Great! Now... where should I be and when? :rotfl:
This is our 4th trip to WDW, and I'm far from knowing where everything is and I really like the way the Passporter maps are set up.
You can always employ Leo, too. I'll lend him for free! ;)
I BOOKED THE GRAND CALIFORNIA VILLAS FOR OCTOBER!!!

:cheer2: Know what I just realized? Leo and I will be at WDW for MNSSHP at the same time - it'll be like celebrating together... only 3,000 miles apart, lol!

cmp1111

07-07-2009, 01:27 PM

The doctor gave her a shot of cortisone to ease the pain and he also gave her the green light for Disney. :thumbsup2

I've said it before, but :hug: to her and you.

Coordination is not her strong suit.

Mine either. :sad2: ;)

Now I have to somehow figure out how to get the the 4 plastic bins full of stuff packed into 4 suitcases! :eek:

Can you just duct tape the bins and check them? :rolleyes1 :rotfl2:

I do have a small surprise, completely off topic.... but I had to share...

I BOOKED THE GRAND CALIFORNIA VILLAS FOR OCTOBER!!!
:dance3::cool1::banana::dance3:

That's great! :goodvibes

DisneyJo

07-08-2009, 01:51 PM

Our countdown calendar is on the move!Wow that is so cute :thumbsup2

The doctor gave her a shot of cortisone to ease the pain and he also gave her the green light for Disney. :thumbsup2 I'm so sorry for your Mom but pleased the Dr said she can go to WDW!

This year I ditched TGM. :guilty: I know, but seriously once you understand his method, it's cake. I so agree!!!

So for me, they're laminating paper worthy. :lmao: Oh T :rotfl2:

I BOOKED THE GRAND CALIFORNIA VILLAS FOR OCTOBER!!!
:dance3::cool1::banana::dance3: Wooohoooo fantastic, is that using DVC points?

Hedy

07-08-2009, 02:32 PM

:hug: to TE. FWIW, my mom had surgery for a torn meniscus in May 07. By July, she was hoofing it all over NYC, and was fine in WDW in December 07.

jcc0621

07-09-2009, 07:56 PM

OK I had all this stuff quoted and it went poof :sad2:

User CP didn't tell me that you did an update:headache:

Glad TE got the okie dokie for the trip!

Love your countdown calender so much better than ours!

I like the main street electrical parade so much more than Spectro (Please don't revoke my Focker membership:flower3:)

You are on your way!

lazydoxy66

07-10-2009, 02:36 AM

This update looked much better. I am relieved. (Big breath escaping my lungs!)

Yay! for Maddie!

PrincessV

07-10-2009, 08:36 AM

I like the main street electrical parade so much more than Spectro

Me too! I miss it. :sad1:

askelton

07-11-2009, 03:10 PM

I do have a small surprise, completely off topic.... but I had to share...

I BOOKED THE GRAND CALIFORNIA VILLAS FOR OCTOBER!!!
:dance3::cool1::banana::dance3:

It's actually a surprise for Maddie's 8th birthday! I also bought tickets for Mickey's Trick or Treat Party. I plan to take the kids out of school on the 29th, check into the hotel and head to MToTP that night and then DLR on the 30th for Maddie's actual birthday. I think she's going to love it!

That is an awesome birthday! :yay:

jcc0621

07-11-2009, 04:17 PM

Me too! I miss it. :sad1:

I like the music better too!

mrsksomeday

07-16-2009, 11:15 AM

How did I miss this :confused3? So sorry about your Mom, I am so glad you are getting a scooter for her. It is wonderful that you get to go with extended family. I hope we get to see pictures of the Grand California Villas!

debraW76

07-17-2009, 03:29 PM

popcorn::

No rush

:rolleyes1

jcc0621

07-17-2009, 06:43 PM

popcorn::

No rush

:rolleyes1

Yes there is...she leaves in 13 days:rolleyes1

debraW76

07-17-2009, 11:23 PM

Yes there is...she leaves in 13 days:rolleyes1

:rotfl2:

jordanyosh

07-19-2009, 01:04 AM

I've been MIA, but see that she's been too.....

She might be melting..it's hot out here in So Cal.......

popcorn::

Flora

07-19-2009, 12:15 PM

I remembered you're leaving soon. Just popping in to wish you a wonderful vacation!!! :cool1:

Lauralee131

07-25-2009, 07:00 AM

Seriously??? Page FIVE?????:confused3

Lauralee131

07-25-2009, 07:05 AM

Know what I think? I think I've taken yet another DISer down. First it was Kinder, Gentler Lauralee, now it's Penciled and Less-Prepared T.

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! I'll make a group of slacker relaxers out of ya'll yet! Next thing, you'll be planning copious amounts of pool time. ;)

How in the heck did I miss THIS before??!!:lmao:

TheDISneyFamily

07-26-2009, 08:58 AM

You're on page 3... but not anymore! :goodvibes The final countdown has begun! :yay: See you soon, my friend! :hug: Hope this week goes by quickly! :dance3:

puggymom

07-26-2009, 11:16 AM

Here you are at your final countdown:yay:

make sure youi give Evan a B-day cheek pinch from Miss Mo and tell him I 'm sending him special wishes for his special day.

And of course give Maddie a big hug and kiss for me too!

Have a wonderful time!!!!!!!!

Disneyland_Mama

07-27-2009, 02:59 PM

Wow! Where in the heck did I leave off?:confused:

I know.

I suck.:guilty:

It's just been so crazy around here, I've had to completely neglect my PTR. Sorry to those who bailed (heck I almost did too!) and THANKS! to those who are still around. :hug:

Well, this is what our countdown calendar says:

http://www.********************/timers/tickers/cvguqfx4vv4nd234.png (http://www.********************/timers/)

It's almost time to celebrate!!!:woohoo:

Everything is just about done. Everyone is just about packed (except Waldo) - he's always the fish swimming (wandering) the other way. :sad2:

Plans are printed, laminated and placed lovingly in my Disney Notebook....

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/disneylandmama/tripreport8-09013.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/disneylandmama/tripreport8-09012.jpg

I wanted to do something special for Evan's birthday, so I perused the Disney Florist website and decided on the Mickey's Birthday surprise package. I showed it to Andy who :rolleyes: and we went over what exactly was included in the bargain price of $195. Most of the stuff Evan wouldn't really appreciate, so I headed over to Memoriesbybetsy and make a Birthday basket request.

This is what Betsy created for us:

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/disneylandmama/birthdaygifts.jpg

In Evan's basket, she put in a Celebrate t-shirt, Birthday ears, Mickey Birthday plush, Birthday lanyard and a birthday button. Isn't it cute? :cloud9:

Feeling a little bad for Maddie, I asked Betsy to create something for Maddie, just on a smaller scale. For Maddie she included a Minnie "Celebrate Everyday" plush, Minnie headband ears, and an Autograph book and pen.

Her price was very reasonable and she was just wonderful. I will use her again, no doubt.:thumbsup2

I also wanted Evan to have a t-shirt to wear on his birthday during the day at MK, so I asked Tracy (MrsKSomeday) if she would mind using her mad crafty skillz and make a design for Evan. She created the cutest print that I transfered on to a sleeveless shirt:

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/disneylandmama/tripreport8-09011.jpg

Isn't it adorable? I showed it to him and just he loved it! Tracy - Evan sends you a big "THANK YOU!" hug! :hug:

Eek! I'm out of time! Got to get TE off to the Dr. for another check-up on that knee!

More later...... popcorn::

mrsksomeday

07-27-2009, 03:07 PM

I am SO HAPPY that Evan likes the design!! I get such a kick out of seeing the things I make being enjoyed. I hope you have a great trip!

DisneyJo

07-27-2009, 03:53 PM

Those baskets are so cute and Evan will look adorable in that shirt!

Have a great trip my friend and remember me and my family when you ride TT ;) :rotfl:

jcc0621

07-27-2009, 04:03 PM

Everything is just about done. Everyone is just about packed (except Waldo) - he's always the fish swimming (wandering) the other way.

:lmao:

Plans are printed, laminated and placed lovingly in my Disney Notebook....

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/disneylandmama/tripreport8-09013.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/disneylandmama/tripreport8-09012.jpg

You are the Queen:worship:

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/disneylandmama/birthdaygifts.jpg

In Evan's basket, she put in a Celebrate t-shirt, Birthday ears, Mickey Birthday plush, Birthday lanyard and a birthday button. Isn't it cute? :cloud9:

Feeling a little bad for Maddie, I asked Betsy to create something for Maddie, just on a smaller scale. For Maddie she included a Minnie "Celebrate Everyday" plush, Minnie headband ears, and an Autograph book and pen.

Awesome!

I also wanted Evan to have a t-shirt to wear on his birthday during the day at MK, so I asked Tracy (MrsKSomeday) if she would mind using her mad crafty skillz and make a design for Evan. She created the cutest print that I transfered on to a sleeveless shirt:

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/disneylandmama/tripreport8-09011.jpg

Isn't Tracy awesome!:goodvibes

Have a great trip my friend and remember me and my family when you ride TT ;) :rotfl:

Jo, who doesn't think of you when riding TT:confused3:rotfl2:

jordanyosh

07-27-2009, 07:40 PM

Laminated plans!!!!! Can you see me drooling......:rolleyes1

Done packing or almost done! it's a must! Hey, how many checked bags do you take now that there's a bag fee? I'm wondering if I can take just one suitcase and one carry on? I usually have quite a few souvies though for family and friends.....

That Tracy (mrsK) is everyone and just so generous with her time and talent.

boysmom5150

07-27-2009, 08:09 PM

WOW 4 days!!!Very cute baskets for the kiddies. I use her alot and she never disappoints. So you are ready to go. wooohooo. R u going to post live updates/tweets??If so let me know so I can get hooked up.
Have a blast and cant wait to read about it when you get back. :thumbsup2

lazydoxy66

07-27-2009, 10:26 PM

I hope you have a wonderful vacation!

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Enchanted/Bon%20Voyage/pooh-piglet-swiming-tube.jpg

DisneyJo

07-28-2009, 05:00 AM

Jo, who doesn't think of you when riding TT:confused3:rotfl2: Oh I'm sure there are a few people out there who don't :rolleyes1 :rotfl2:

Disneyland_Mama

07-28-2009, 10:51 AM

I am SO HAPPY that Evan likes the design!! I get such a kick out of seeing the things I make being enjoyed. I hope you have a great trip!
:goodvibes I'll be sure to post a pic of him wearing your creation. Thanks again!

Have a great trip my friend and remember me and my family when you ride TT ;) :rotfl:
You'll be missed, my friend. :hug: Doesn't seem complete without you. I can't even drunk dial you! Ooh... I can drunk PM you, though. ;)

I'm sure we'll have some funny TT photos in honour of our favourite Brit. :laughing:

Isn't Tracy awesome!:goodvibes
::yes::
Laminated plans!!!!! Can you see me drooling......:rolleyes1
:lmao: Does the same to me!

Done packing or almost done! it's a must! Hey, how many checked bags do you take now that there's a bag fee? I'm wondering if I can take just one suitcase and one carry on? I usually have quite a few souvies though for family and friends.....

I've got 3 checked suitcases (for the 4 of us) and each kid has a backpack, I have a carry-on tote and ANdy's got a small carry-on suitcase.
With United, if you pre-pay the baggage fee at home it's $11 v. $15 at the airport - so I"m prepaying. :teeth: I always tuck a duffel bag in a suitcase for dirty clothes, that way I have room for the souvies.
I think you'll be just fine with 1 suitcase and 1 carry, though. :thumbsup2
WOW 4 days!!!Very cute baskets for the kiddies. I use her alot and she never disappoints. So you are ready to go. wooohooo. R u going to post live updates/tweets??If so let me know so I can get hooked up.
Have a blast and cant wait to read about it when you get back. :thumbsup2
Hi T2! I will post tweets, not sure about live updates, as I won't have a laptop and my DSi might not cut it for updates. But, I can tweet with my phone, so that's probably what I will do.
I hope you have a wonderful vacation!

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll186/lazydoxy66/Enchanted/Bon%20Voyage/pooh-piglet-swiming-tube.jpg
Thanks Kristel!
Oh I'm sure there are a few people out there who don't :rolleyes1 :rotfl2:

I doubt it. :snooty:
:rotfl2:

PrincessV

07-28-2009, 11:00 AM

It's almost time to celebrate!!!:woohoo:
Yes, yes, yes!!! :banana:

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/disneylandmama/birthdaygifts.jpg

In Evan's basket, she put in a Celebrate t-shirt, Birthday ears, Mickey Birthday plush, Birthday lanyard and a birthday button. Isn't it cute? :cloud9:

Feeling a little bad for Maddie, I asked Betsy to create something for Maddie, just on a smaller scale. For Maddie she included a Minnie "Celebrate Everyday" plush, Minnie headband ears, and an Autograph book and pen.
Aww, they'll love these!

And this:
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/disneylandmama/tripreport8-09011.jpg[/QUOTE]
Is fantastic! Well done Tracy! :thumbsup2

Jo, who doesn't think of you when riding TT:confused3:rotfl2:
LOL, so true!

You'll be missed, my friend. :hug: Doesn't seem complete without you. I can't even drunk dial you! Ooh... I can drunk PM you, though. ;)
And we can drunk email her, from the (wait for it)... iPhone! :rotfl:

Disneyland_Mama

07-28-2009, 11:34 AM

How could I forget the "PLAN"???!!!

Not one of you knows the "PLAN"! Scratch that, a few of you know the "PLAN", but I should probably post it, right?

Here's the "PLAN":

We fly out LAX taking the red-eye on Thursday night, arriving at the butt crack of stupid on Friday morning. THe butt-crack of stupid is 6am, TFI. ;)

July 31st: My "PLAN" is to arrive at SSR (I already did online check-in), grab our folder and if our room is ready, head to our room for a little R&R and hit DTD, then a little pool time and head for Epcot around 2ish. Dinner at Le Chefs to see Remy! I'm so excited. Then I've got a date with V & LL for some champagne and cheese!

Aug 1st: My "PLAN" is to hit MK rope drop. Since this is Evan's birthday, he created the RideMax plan. We'll head out of the park around 1pm for some pool time and then meet up with V and Leo and LL, Tony and M for some birthday dinner at Chef Mickey's! We plan to head back to he park for some nighttime fun.

Aug 2nd: My "PLAN" is hit AK rope drop and let Evan get his EE ride on! He's so excited! He's been waiting 2 years to ride this one. He finally made the height this summer and is totally legit! BUT, I am taking his Vans with the fat sole, just in case. ;) We'll stay here as long as we can, perhaps 2ish? and head back to SSR for some rest before heading out to Narcoossee's for dinner! I can't wait for this one!

Aug 3rd: My "PLAN" is to hit Epcot rope drop. We'll leave here after lunch for some pool time and/or rest and come back for dinner at Tutto Italia.

Aug 4th: My "PLAN" is to hit DHS rope drop and get our TSM on! Love, love, love this ride! We have it here and DLR, but I just can't get enough. NODepecheMode. We also have lunch plans with V & LL and their families. I'm excited about this one, too. Again, we'll take an afternoon break and then head for dinner at 1900 Park Fare. Afterward, I've got a meet with some dear friends, sans kids tonight! ;)

Aug 5th: My "PLAN" is to hit MK again. That "PLAN" might change, depending on how everyone is feeling. With DLR in our backyard, MK is just not high on our priority list, KWIM? So this day is a little iffy. :goodvibes We'll have dinner at the long awaited 'Ohana and then we have plans for the MK dessert buffet later that evening.

Aug 6th: My "PLAN" is to hit AK again and then hop over to Epcot for awhile. We'll have an afternoon break and head to Boma for dinner, and the kids will hit the Kid's Club. We'll probably head to DTD for some shopping.

Aug. 7th: Our last day. :guilty: The plan is to hit Epcot late in the morning to get our fill of WS and just enjoy our last day taking it all in. I figure ME will pick us up around 4pm for our 7pm flight, so we'll head back to SSR around 2pm.

So you may notice my plan is a little more laid back than usual, right? Now I'm not admitting to going completely "Kinder and Gentler" ala LL, but I do admit that with DVC, running around the parks trying to get everything done is a priority for us. I know we'll be back next year. Heck, I even have our dates worked out. ;)

I'm not sure I'll do any live updates, but I may post on here if I can't get my Twitter account to work, but for those of you who FB, I will be posting pics there.

I am setting up a new Twitter account for Follow Waldo here:

http://twitter.com/FindingWaldo http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/disneylandmama/waldo.jpg

You don't have to join to Find Waldo, I've made it public! Have fun!:woohoo:

sharkB8HooHaHa

07-28-2009, 12:08 PM

jcc0621

07-28-2009, 12:13 PM

Looks great T. I will add Finding waldo to my twitter account, not if I can figure out how the heck it works on my phone:headache:

Disneyland_Mama

07-28-2009, 12:21 PM

I'll be thinking of you guys all week!:hug: Wish Evan a very Happy Birthday for us...I hope his day is wonderful (he'll be in WDW...who needs to hope?)

Have a wonderful and safe trip. I'll be following Waldo :rotfl2:
We'll miss you, Kate! :hug: HEY! Who's taking Flat Kate??!! I need a pic, STAT!

Looks great T. I will add Finding waldo to my twitter account, not if I can figure out how the heck it works on my phone:headache:

It's easy, Janet. Go into your twitter account and you can add your phone number to your profile. You'll get notices sent to your phone, if you want. :teeth:

I think this is going to be FUN! And FUNNY! :rotfl2:

cmp1111

07-28-2009, 12:46 PM

Looks great. Wish I could see your smiling faces in there somewhere, but there's always next year (or the next, or the next...) :)

Big hugs to everyone for me! :goodvibes

KatGarcia

07-28-2009, 03:54 PM

Have the best time!!!!!

boysmom5150

07-28-2009, 05:41 PM

Look like a great plan..We r going to miss each other my HOURS!!!.
Ok Im gonna try to figure out this twitter thing, but Ill have to remember to check facebook for updates too. HAVE A BLAST!!!!

jordanyosh

07-28-2009, 09:25 PM

DLM,

thanks for the info regarding checked bags...:thumbsup2

your "plan" looks great. looking forward to seeing how the "plan" turns out....

PrincessV

07-29-2009, 08:16 AM

How could I forget the "PLAN"???!!!
I love that the Plan is in quotes, loL!

July 31st: My "PLAN" is to arrive at SSR (I already did online check-in), grab our folder and if our room is ready, head to our room for a little R&R and hit DTD, then a little pool time and head for Epcot around 2ish. Dinner at Le Chefs to see Remy! I'm so excited. Then I've got a date with V & LL for some champagne and cheese![/QUOTE]
:woohoo:

[QUOTE]Aug 1st: My "PLAN" is to hit MK rope drop. Since this is Evan's birthday, he created the RideMax plan.
Really? Evan put HOP in there after dinner?! :rolleyes1

Aug 4th: Afterward, I've got a meet with some dear friends, sans kids tonight! ;)
:cool1:

Heck, I even have our dates worked out. ;)
:thumbsup2

We'll miss you, Kate! :hug: HEY! Who's taking Flat Kate??!! I need a pic, STAT!
I'm on it! :thumbsup2

BTW, will there be any prizes this year for finding Waldo? :cheer2:

debraW76

07-31-2009, 11:40 PM

July 31st: My "PLAN" is to arrive at SSR (I already did online check-in), grab our folder and if our room is ready, head to our room for a little R&R and hit DTD, then a little pool time and head for Epcot around 2ish. Dinner at Le Chefs to see Remy! I'm so excited. Then I've got a date with V & LL for some champagne and cheese!

T, wondering if you stuck to your plan today? Hope your date with V & LL went well.
:hug:

DisneyJo

08-10-2009, 05:26 AM

Welcome home, anything to report yet popcorn::