Delicious Bites, Halloween Frights & Character Delights. NEW PTR HAS BEGUN!

[Lady Lallie]

Hi! I'm LL and I'm going back to Disney!! :woohoo:

This trip is a very unexpected trip, I honestly didn't think I would be going back so soon but it has happened! WOOT!

If you'd like to read about my last two trips, the links are in my signature. :thumbsup2

The Cast:
LL, me of course. In real life people refer to me as Leslie but here on the DIS most call me LL. Take your pick. I'm 26, turning 27 before the trip. I am married to the most wonderful man, Marc. (Today is actually our 1 year Wedding Anniversary!) This will be my SEVENTH trip to Walt Disney World. This will be my third time staying on Disney property.

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g305/lallie23/Disney%202008/IMG_2302-1.jpg
Mary Poppins and I in September 2008.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3164/2870264330_178d52c00f.jpg
Marc & I in September 2008.

http://ladylallie.smugmug.com/photos/553692581_VNGYd-M-1.jpg
Me in May 2009.

And....

That's it! At least, I am the only person from my household going to Disney in September. ;) My husband has yet again agreed to let me travel to Disney without him, even though he loves it. Just not as much as I do. If you read my last PTR you'll remember that when I went in May with my DIS Buddy, Jen for half of the trip and then my Mom for the other half, he was promised a flat screen tv....well now he will be purchasing a Wii in the near future as well. :rolleyes1 It's well worth it because I get to go to Disney again. :woohoo:

How this trip came to be....
Even before my May trip, I had been throwing around the idea of traveling to Disney for my Birthday on September 3rd to take advantage of the free admission of course. My May trip was a wonderful trip but it rained a lot of the time and I had a really hard time with blisters on my feet and felt like I wanted a redo. Just a short trip, 3 or 4 nights so I could get my Disney on again under hopefully better circumstances. For some reason Marc was not happy with me going solo on my Birthday. I'm still not really sure why, but maybe he just wants to be with me on my birthday. Well I was pretty bummed that I wouldn't be going to Disney in the fall, I really wanted to go to MNSSHP again and I just wanted a redo. My wonderful DIS friends, Jen (jenjolt), Paula (ILuvCrush) and Christine (2xcited2sleep) were all planning to be in Disney at the roughly the same time at the end of September. They have been trying to get me to commit to that time frame so we could all gather in Disney. Of course it doesn't take much enabling to get me to agree to a Disney trip! :lmao: I ran the numbers, consulted with Marc and he agreed! Yahooooo! I really didn't think he would but he did. My vacation time was approved and I am booked and ready to go!

My dates as of right now are September 27 - October 1, staying at Old Key West resort. (I'm renting points for the stay) I'm really truly super excited, even though it's my 7th trip to WDW, I feel like there will still be a lot of firsts and new things for me to explore and enjoy as well as the old favorites.

I hope you will all join me on the PreTrip Planning Adventure. :goodvibes


Chapter Links.
1. LL & Her Lists. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32491724&postcount=47)
2. The Food. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32523866&postcount=100)
3. Miscellaneous Musings. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32552059&postcount=136)
4. LL Went Shopping!! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32563620&postcount=154)
5. Character Delights. 80 Days until Disney! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32629792&postcount=202)
6. Character Delights & Magic Kingdom Not Miss List. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32646956&postcount=231)
7. Character Delights. Casey at the Bat. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32667287&postcount=258)
8. Little bit of this and a little bit of that. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32679100&postcount=280)
9. Jumbled Confusion. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32758933&postcount=336)
10. Villainous Character Delights. 71 Days until Disney! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32769266&postcount=354)
11. Oy to the Vey! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32838689&postcount=388)
12. Sleepy Time at....?? (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32846322&postcount=410)
13. I'm bored...let's update! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32863585&postcount=432)
14. Not to Miss Lists. The Parks. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32918827&postcount=456)
15. The Food List. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32957523&postcount=487)
16. The Cure for Resortitis = Stay at Three! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32997258&postcount=515)
17. Some Very Sad News. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33037879&postcount=540)

[Flossbolna]

How wonderful! This sounds like so much fun!! :goodvibes

[2xcited2sleep]

Woot! I am here and very excited!! Can't wait to see you in WDW! :)

[MinnieNurse]

Im here. popcorn:: Off to read now to catch up.

[MinnieNurse]

Happy Anniversary LL and Marc! :bride::love:

[ILuvCrush]

Reporting for Roll Call!!!

[NotSoEvilStepmother]

I'm totally subbing. Gonna minimize and come back after I read your TR installment. ;)


EDIT:
Happy anniversary Leslie and Marc!!!!
LL, I can't believe you're going again. I'm jealous. ;)

And, ummm...that's it for now, I s'pose. Can't wait to hear more plans!

[DreaGirl]

Happy Anniversary!

I am so jealous that you are having all these trips! :) I'm reading your TR now and of course I'm in for this one as well.

[MRYPPNS]

Good for You! It rained way too much your last trip. (Maybe I'll bump into you there)

[Scrapbook Stacy]

Happy Anniversary!
Joining in...

[julezdisney]

Wow! I skip DIS ing for a few days and LL's already going BACK!? Awesome!

[cjackearl]

Happy Anniversary Leslie and Marc.:flower3: Looking forward to reading about your plans.:goodvibes

[Lady Lallie]

How wonderful! This sounds like so much fun!! :goodvibesIt's going to be a lot of fun!! :goodvibes

Woot! I am here and very excited!! Can't wait to see you in WDW! :)WOO HOO! I am so excited. :banana:

Im here. popcorn:: Off to read now to catch up.Hehehe.

Happy Anniversary LL and Marc! :bride::love:Thank you!

Reporting for Roll Call!!!You have been checked off the list! ;)

I'm totally subbing. Gonna minimize and come back after I read your TR installment. ;)


EDIT:
Happy anniversary Leslie and Marc!!!!
LL, I can't believe you're going again. I'm jealous. ;)

And, ummm...that's it for now, I s'pose. Can't wait to hear more plans!I can't believe I am going again either! I'm very lucky! I suspect that I will never travel this much in one year again.

Happy Anniversary!

I am so jealous that you are having all these trips! :) I'm reading your TR now and of course I'm in for this one as well.Thank you so much! Glad to have you joining in on this one too!

Good for You! It rained way too much your last trip. (Maybe I'll bump into you there)It really did. I'm so happy that I get a do over. Say What!?! Are you going back!?! Details, Details!

Happy Anniversary!
Joining in...Thank you!

Wow! I skip DIS ing for a few days and LL's already going BACK!? Awesome!I am!! Thanks for following me over here.

Happy Anniversary Leslie and Marc.:flower3: Looking forward to reading about your plans.:goodvibesThank you! I'm still formulating plans! Hehehe, this is going to be fun! :yay:

[kschafer]

Oh my dear gnomies...I love you so but you are KILLING me with all your pre-gnomefest trip!!!! :headache: :mad: (actually, a broken heart smilie would be more appropriate here)

OK, seriously, I am happy for you. Just promise to save some of the fun for when I get to come too!

[wdwgirl03]

Oooh, Old Key West?! Cool! That is one DVC resort we haven't stayed at yet but it looks great!

[MEK]

Whaaaaaaaaat?????? Another PTR before you've finished documenting your completed trip! I am going to be so confused since I won't know which TR to check first!

[Mickey_Mom]

Wholeeee-Freee-Wholeeee, LL is going back!!! :rotfl: I am so very very jealous and I must agree Marc is definately your prince.

Happy Anniversary!:lovestruc

[wigdoutdismom]

Spend a little time with the family and this is what I get........ p. 2

[wigdoutdismom]

OK, caught up! Happy Anniversary!!
You are going to love Old Key West, we have stayed there twice before, if you can, have them request close to the general store area for you. It was our favorite location.

[MeMom]

This is getting to be quite a habit, young lady! :)

You definitely deserve a do-over with all the rain and pain you endured last time, so let the planning begin!

Old Key West is so pretty, too. Good choice.

You know I have to throw in a picture or two, just to whet your OKW appetite.

And just because I love pictures.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f286/missjill5/DSC00234-1.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f286/missjill5/DSC00238.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f286/missjill5/DSC00240.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f286/missjill5/DSC00245.jpg

Okay, make it four.
I'm done.

Congratulations on your newest trip!:yay:

Oh, and Happy Anniversary! I think you both found wonderful people to share life with! :)

[jenjolt]

I hurry to start my PTR so you could start yours on Sunday since its tradition and you couldn't even wait so I could make page 1, I 'm hurt...LOL

Oh well I guess I will have to forgive you this once, but you'd better make sure I make it to page one of your TR that's all I'm saying!! LOL

Can't wait to see you again!!!! It's going to be an amazing trip!!!!

Happy Anniversary once again to you and Marc!

[ILuvCrush]

This is getting to be quite a habit, young lady! :)

You definitely deserve a do-over with all the rain and pain you endured last time, so let the planning begin!

Old Key West is so pretty, too. Good choice.

You know I have to throw in a picture or two, just to whet your OKW appetite.

And just because I love pictures.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f286/missjill5/DSC00234-1.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f286/missjill5/DSC00238.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f286/missjill5/DSC00240.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f286/missjill5/DSC00245.jpg

Okay, make it four.
I'm done.

Congratulations on your newest trip!:yay:

Oh, and Happy Anniversary! I think you both found wonderful people to share life with! :)

ohhhhh thanks for posting the pics!! I told LL she had to let me come 'visit' cause I want to see OKW:rolleyes1 It's on my top DVC choices to try list:thumbsup2

Paula

[jenjolt]

ohhhhh thanks for posting the pics!! I told LL she had to let me come 'visit' cause I want to see OKW:rolleyes1 It's on my top DVC choices to try list:thumbsup2

Paula

Me too Me too...I want to visit OKW also!!! OF course I'm really loving where you and I are staying too...but shhh don't want to reveal that secret yet LOL!

[december14disney]

Hey LL!

I'll be at SSR 9/26-10/3! I've never been in September! We are going to MNSSHP 9/29! :cool1::thumbsup2

[IluvXU]

I am on the second darn page... that is what happens when life gets in the way of DIS... and decision making time! Going back to read now!

[wigdoutdismom]

I am on the second darn page... that is what happens when life gets in the way of DIS... and decision making time! Going back to read now!

I can't wait to hear all about decisions....

[Charleston Princess]

At least I am in good company over here on page two...:rolleyes1

I am super excited about your trip!!! And super jealous! I really want to do Food and Wine and MNSSHP (I think I say that every year).

[jenjolt]

At least I am in good company over here on page two...:rolleyes1

I am super excited about your trip!!! And super jealous! I really want to do Food and Wine and MNSSHP (I think I say that every year).

You know you could always come LOL!!!!!! I hear there is a certain chat room where anything is possible LOL!

[MegansMom]

SHUT UP!!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!! ! That is me squealing with complete joy!!! Do you realize how many of us girlies are going to be down there at the SAME TIME!!!!! Makes me happy!!! Remember...you want any of the buildings 11-14!!!!

[jenharring]

I'm a little late but Happy Anniversary! Happy Anniversary! Happy Anniversary!
Next Feb. is our 10th and we are going in April on trip without kids! :cool1:
I am subing to this one too. :surfweb:

[jenharring]

At least I am in good company over here on page two...:rolleyes1

I am super excited about your trip!!! And super jealous! I really want to do Food and Wine and MNSSHP (I think I say that every year).

I do to cp lets go and share a room and just leave all the kids at home. Do ya think the hubbies would mind? :lmao:

[MRYPPNS]

Say What!?! Are you going back!?! Details, Details!



Right now I'm just a girl with a dream.....I need a some pixiedust and a bit of magic to make it happen.

[brookelizabeth]

I haven't read it all - but I wanted to pipe in quick with a CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!! :yay::yay::yay: (I love that Marc is getting a Wii now for his big TV :lmao:)

I am SO bummed your dates don't overlap ours though. :sad1: But, I also understand that a man wants to be with his lady on her birthday. :lovestruc

You ladies are gonna have an AWESOME trip. I cannot wait to read the TRs!!! I'm jealous! ;)

Okay-I'll catch up tonight-gotta get going to work....

[MeMom]

SHUT UP!!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!! ! That is me squealing with complete joy!!! Do you realize how many of us girlies are going to be down there at the SAME TIME!!!!! Makes me happy!!! Remember...you want any of the buildings 11-14!!!!

I was reading over on a CM thread that they were beefing up security for those dates. Now I understand why!!! :laughing:

[jenjolt]

I was reading over on a CM thread that they were beefing up security for those dates. Now I understand why!!! :laughing:

LOL...there are going to be quite a few of us down there at that time aren't there LOL....beefed up security LOL...thanks for the laugh...although it might quite actually be the reason why LOL!

[If U Had Wings]

Congrats on going again, that's fantastic! I swear if it wasn't for the price of airfare I'd go much more often!1 :)

And happy anniversary too! One year!!!



Good for You! It rained way too much your last trip. (Maybe I'll bump into you there)


I caught that! ;) Can't wait to hear your details too!

[Jennifer48]

Hooray for LL for getting to go back so soon!!:cheer2:

Your dates are so close to when I'll be down there for my honeymoon. Guess we'll just have to meet another time.:goodvibes

[KathyRN137]

Hi LL!! :wave2:

I've seen you around a lot on the boards... I can't believe I've yet to read one of your reports!! :blush:

This time, I'm going to get in from the beginning! Now I'll have to go back and read your previous reports, because I like to have all the juicy background info!!

"Talk" to you soon,

Kathy

[MegansMom]

Okay missy.......I want some more details!!! GIVE US THE SCOOP!!! ;)

[MinnieNurse]

Its raining and storming here like crazy. So I need something to entertain me and keep me smiling. I would like to order one delicious bite of information about your trip. That is what you are advertising isnt it? :goodvibes

[meeko_33785]

Hi! I'm back on the Trip Reports board working on a Pre-Trip of my own and noticed that you have a pre-trip and a trip report going. Can't wait to see more abou this trip and I'm off to check out your May report right now. :)

[Lady Lallie]

Oh my dear gnomies...I love you so but you are KILLING me with all your pre-gnomefest trip!!!! :headache: :mad: (actually, a broken heart smilie would be more appropriate here)

OK, seriously, I am happy for you. Just promise to save some of the fun for when I get to come too!Aww, Katie! :hug: I am sure there will still be lots and lots of fun for when you ge tto go too!

Oooh, Old Key West?! Cool! That is one DVC resort we haven't stayed at yet but it looks great!I'm really excited, I know nothing about it but I am super happy to be staying there!

Whaaaaaaaaat?????? Another PTR before you've finished documenting your completed trip! I am going to be so confused since I won't know which TR to check first!:lmao: Sorry, MEK!

Wholeeee-Freee-Wholeeee, LL is going back!!! :rotfl: I am so very very jealous and I must agree Marc is definately your prince.

Happy Anniversary!:lovestrucHe is a prince! Thank you!

Spend a little time with the family and this is what I get........ p. 2:lmao: Family, Samily.

OK, caught up! Happy Anniversary!!
You are going to love Old Key West, we have stayed there twice before, if you can, have them request close to the general store area for you. It was our favorite location.I requested the buildings that are close to the main building...I am assuming that is the General Store. Since I'm solo, I want a short walk. I got a little freaked out being in the back of ASMu in May.

This is getting to be quite a habit, young lady! :)

You definitely deserve a do-over with all the rain and pain you endured last time, so let the planning begin!

Old Key West is so pretty, too. Good choice.

You know I have to throw in a picture or two, just to whet your OKW appetite.

And just because I love pictures.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f286/missjill5/DSC00234-1.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f286/missjill5/DSC00238.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f286/missjill5/DSC00240.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f286/missjill5/DSC00245.jpg

Okay, make it four.
I'm done.

Congratulations on your newest trip!:yay:

Oh, and Happy Anniversary! I think you both found wonderful people to share life with! :)Ooooh!! Thank you so much for the pictures, I appreciate them! Anymore??!! It is becoming quite a habit. I'm okay with that though. :lmao: When my mom was giving me flak for another trip, I told her at least I wasn't addicted to drugs. :rotfl2:

I hurry to start my PTR so you could start yours on Sunday since its tradition and you couldn't even wait so I could make page 1, I 'm hurt...LOL

Oh well I guess I will have to forgive you this once, but you'd better make sure I make it to page one of your TR that's all I'm saying!! LOL

Can't wait to see you again!!!! It's going to be an amazing trip!!!!

Happy Anniversary once again to you and Marc!Sorrryyyyyyyyyyy! It will be an amazing trip!

[Lady Lallie]

ohhhhh thanks for posting the pics!! I told LL she had to let me come 'visit' cause I want to see OKW:rolleyes1 It's on my top DVC choices to try list:thumbsup2

PaulaYes of course you can come visit! :thumbsup2

Me too Me too...I want to visit OKW also!!! OF course I'm really loving where you and I are staying too...but shhh don't want to reveal that secret yet LOL!Hehehe. I count on the both of you for a visit!

Hey LL!

I'll be at SSR 9/26-10/3! I've never been in September! We are going to MNSSHP 9/29! :cool1::thumbsup2Oooh!! I think that is the one that I will be going too! :yay:

I am on the second darn page... that is what happens when life gets in the way of DIS... and decision making time! Going back to read now!Oooh...decision making time? What is that all about? :rolleyes1


I can't wait to hear all about decisions....Me too!

At least I am in good company over here on page two...:rolleyes1

I am super excited about your trip!!! And super jealous! I really want to do Food and Wine and MNSSHP (I think I say that every year).Well I think you should plan a fall trip....with those DVC points you are going to buy! :rolleyes1

You know you could always come LOL!!!!!! I hear there is a certain chat room where anything is possible LOL!:lmao:

SHUT UP!!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!! ! That is me squealing with complete joy!!! Do you realize how many of us girlies are going to be down there at the SAME TIME!!!!! Makes me happy!!! Remember...you want any of the buildings 11-14!!!!Okay...again...what are your dates?? I am going to have to go check out your PTR again to find them.

I'm a little late but Happy Anniversary! Happy Anniversary! Happy Anniversary!
Next Feb. is our 10th and we are going in April on trip without kids! :cool1:
I am subing to this one too. :surfweb:Thank you!! We have talked about doing a Disney Adventure for our 10th anniversary...5th is Disneyland.

I do to cp lets go and share a room and just leave all the kids at home. Do ya think the hubbies would mind? :lmao::lmao: They won't mind at all!

Right now I'm just a girl with a dream.....I need a some pixiedust and a bit of magic to make it happen.Would it help if I volunteered Marc to babysit? :rotfl:

[Lady Lallie]

I haven't read it all - but I wanted to pipe in quick with a CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!! :yay::yay::yay: (I love that Marc is getting a Wii now for his big TV :lmao:)

I am SO bummed your dates don't overlap ours though. :sad1: But, I also understand that a man wants to be with his lady on her birthday. :lovestruc

You ladies are gonna have an AWESOME trip. I cannot wait to read the TRs!!! I'm jealous! ;)

Okay-I'll catch up tonight-gotta get going to work....I'm really bummed that we won't overlap either! I was hoping with the birthday trip I would but Marc wasn't having any of that!

I was reading over on a CM thread that they were beefing up security for those dates. Now I understand why!!! :laughing::rotfl: They are gonna need it!

LOL...there are going to be quite a few of us down there at that time aren't there LOL....beefed up security LOL...thanks for the laugh...although it might quite actually be the reason why LOL!I wouldn't be surprised. I can't wait to WOOOOO on Soarin'!!!

Congrats on going again, that's fantastic! I swear if it wasn't for the price of airfare I'd go much more often!1 :)

And happy anniversary too! One year!!!
I know, the airfare is the killer on all the trips. So far I haven't found any great deals but I have found "okay" ones. :rolleyes:

Hooray for LL for getting to go back so soon!!:cheer2:

Your dates are so close to when I'll be down there for my honeymoon. Guess we'll just have to meet another time.:goodvibesHooray!! When are your dates? Are you doing a cruise and the parks?

Hi LL!! :wave2:

I've seen you around a lot on the boards... I can't believe I've yet to read one of your reports!! :blush:

This time, I'm going to get in from the beginning! Now I'll have to go back and read your previous reports, because I like to have all the juicy background info!!

"Talk" to you soon,

KathyI have seen you around too but haven't made it to yours either...I must change that! Thanks for joining in! :goodvibes

Okay missy.......I want some more details!!! GIVE US THE SCOOP!!! ;)Hopefully tonight! I was hoping to get an update written at work today but I was super busy!

Its raining and storming here like crazy. So I need something to entertain me and keep me smiling. I would like to order one delicious bite of information about your trip. That is what you are advertising isnt it? :goodvibesI'm sorry! I hope to entertain you this evening!

Hi! I'm back on the Trip Reports board working on a Pre-Trip of my own and noticed that you have a pre-trip and a trip report going. Can't wait to see more abou this trip and I'm off to check out your May report right now. :)Hi!! I found your PTR so I am going to catch up on that tonight hopefully. :goodvibes

[MRYPPNS]

Would it help if I volunteered Marc to babysit?

No, I'd be leaving DH home with the kiddies. But if he has an extra credit card to spare than I'd be all set. ;)

[Lady Lallie]

No, I'd be leaving DH home with the kiddies. But if he has an extra credit card to spare than I'd be all set. ;)

:lmao: Nope those are all taken! :rotfl2:

[Lady Lallie]

I feel like for this trip that all the planning is all wide open. Usually when I start my PTRs I have a good idea of what I am going to do. I do have an idea BUT I feel like I can go anyway which way I want except for a few solid events/meals/etc. So what do I do when I need to get organized and in planning mode...??

Make lists of course! :banana:

I made SEVEN lists today, along with my budget for the trip. :rolleyes1

First off, is the To Do List.

To Do List:
*Steal Mom's Mickey Pendant to Wear: She bought the better one in May, I don't like mine. I'm sure she'd let me steal...I mean borrow it for my trip.
*Make Packing List: Yep, I make lists for my lists.
*Make Shopping List
*Plan Outfits: I'm so over wearing frumpy tshirts in Disney. I hate feeling like Mag the Hag. I want to wear some nicer yet still cool and comfortable things this time around.
*Book Airfare: I'm debating between Providence and Manchester. Both are about the same, so wherever I get the better deal.
*Make Park Itinerary
*Buy MNSSHP Ticket: I worry about pre-buying it but I want to make sure I get to go. I worry about rain...what should I do?
*Book Extra Night?: When I told Marc I was going for 4 nights he thought that was silly especially when I'm leaving on Sunday and have Saturday off. He offered if I could get a reasonable priced room only reservation before my OKW one that he would get that for me for my birthday. My OKW reservation is all set and I don't want to mess with that one anymore and I like the idea of seeing two resorts. It's still not certain though...we'll see.
*Come up with Countdown: I want some sort of new countdown for this trip. I'm thinking around the 30 or 60 day mark. Any ideas?? I don't really want to use my photo countdown again, maybe for the next trip.

Shopping List:
*Little white shrug thingy: Mom said she could probably help me make one so I am on the lookout for a pattern. I want a short sleeved white shrug that will be cool enough to wear with a tank top and not show my yucky arms. :rolleyes1
*Blister Socks
*Powder
*Body Glide or Bandaid Stick Thing
*Bandaids/Moleskin/OH MY!
*Jen's Birthday Gift (though this might be sent to her house instead of bringing down)
*Travel Deodorant: I am pretty sure I am all set with all of the other toiletry items leftover from my last trip. Sigh. No new sparkly travel sized items for me.

Did you notice something missing?

Did ya?

Huh?

SHOES! Can you freaking believe it!?!?!?! The day after I came home from Disney in May, I ordered a new pair of asic sneakers because I promised myself before my next trip they would be broken in and my feet would not suffer like they did. I will bring along my croc flip flops for around the pool and one pair of mary jane crocs. I am hoping my primary shoe will be the sneaker. Operation break in is on!

So there are the first two lists of what will be many of this PTR. :rolleyes1

[wigdoutdismom]

I need to print off your lists.....
for December!

[Mickey_Mom]

Mwhaha, I am SO a list person too. Since I was a wee little girl I've always made lists upon lists. They're just so functional! :rotfl: If you find a good little white shrug thingy, send one my way too, it sounds heavenly.

[MRYPPNS]

*Buy MNSSHP Ticket: I worry about pre-buying it but I want to make sure I get to go. I worry about rain...what should I do?

Don't buy it ahead of time. It will cost you a little more but then you don't have to worry about going in the rain. They will not sell out. They didn't even "sell out" of tickets for the 10/31/08 party. (It was reported they had sold out to whatever the limit had been set, but then opened tickets back up for Halloween).

[DisneyFaeriePrincess]

Ok first of all Happy Anniversary (sorry it's late!!) Second congrats on another disney trip!!! So exciting!! And I'm so excited you're staying at OKW!!!! That's my home away from home!!!! My family are DVC members and that's our home resort and we just LOVE it!!! It's so beautiful!!! You'll love it, a very relaxed atmosphere! I say book the extra night! Why not, another day at disney!!! What a nice birthday gift from Marc! And I love that you make lists to make lists, it sounds like something I would do! Can't wait to hear more!!

[DreaGirl]

OH, I love lists. I love making lists of the lists I have to make too. It drives my DH crazy.

[2xcited2sleep]

Oh, how I love lists!

Am :rotfl: at "Mag the Hag." You don't look that way at all. But I do know what you mean about t-shirts and shorts and humidty and all... sometimes it just doesn't mix. :rolleyes: Especially when there is Capt Jack and French waiters to impress. ;)

Lists for your lists... too cute!

How nice of Marc to spring for an extra night. He IS a prince! ::yes::

Re: MNSSHP. I bought a Christmas party ticket the night of. I would think that in late Sept you'd be pretty well-assured of being able to purchase at the gate.

Hurrah for a "wide open" trip that will test your planning abilities. Or perhaps your "roll with it" abilities. :confused3 Either way, this is going to be a fantabulous trip! :goodvibes

[jenjolt]

I love lists...I have made many a list LOL!!!! I have even started to buy items LOL!!!

Sounds like you have a good start...hmmm Jen's bday gift...I wonder if you will give any hints LOL!!!!

I'm not sure what you should do for a countdown...but I'm sure you will figure out something wonderful!

You are not Mag the Hag quite the opposite...I'm not sure about shorts we'll see if I have lost any weight by them but I am going to try to find some tops between now and then to wear and look good in LOL!!!

[cjackearl]

Oh LL, I hope, hope, hope the Asics solve all your foot issues. I noticed one other thing missing. Anyone want to broach the subject?:rolleyes1

[kschafer]

I noticed one other thing missing. Anyone want to broach the subject?:rolleyes1

Umm...:idea:, her list is missing ME :flower3:

I sure hope the tennies work for you!! I like the laid back plans and how sweet of Marc to offer an extra night to your trip!

[Lady Lallie]

I need to print off your lists.....
for December!:lmao:

Mwhaha, I am SO a list person too. Since I was a wee little girl I've always made lists upon lists. They're just so functional! :rotfl: If you find a good little white shrug thingy, send one my way too, it sounds heavenly.I have list issues. I make them way too much and if they are not in perfect penmanship I have to start over. :rolleyes1

Don't buy it ahead of time. It will cost you a little more but then you don't have to worry about going in the rain. They will not sell out. They didn't even "sell out" of tickets for the 10/31/08 party. (It was reported they had sold out to whatever the limit had been set, but then opened tickets back up for Halloween).Thanks for the reassurance. I think that is what I will do. I'd hate to spend that money and have it go to waste.

Ok first of all Happy Anniversary (sorry it's late!!) Second congrats on another disney trip!!! So exciting!! And I'm so excited you're staying at OKW!!!! That's my home away from home!!!! My family are DVC members and that's our home resort and we just LOVE it!!! It's so beautiful!!! You'll love it, a very relaxed atmosphere! I say book the extra night! Why not, another day at disney!!! What a nice birthday gift from Marc! And I love that you make lists to make lists, it sounds like something I would do! Can't wait to hear more!!Oooh, any tips about OKW will be appreciated!

OH, I love lists. I love making lists of the lists I have to make too. It drives my DH crazy.Hehehe, we have that in common.

Oh, how I love lists!

Am :rotfl: at "Mag the Hag." You don't look that way at all. But I do know what you mean about t-shirts and shorts and humidty and all... sometimes it just doesn't mix. :rolleyes: Especially when there is Capt Jack and French waiters to impress. ;)

Lists for your lists... too cute!

How nice of Marc to spring for an extra night. He IS a prince! ::yes::

Re: MNSSHP. I bought a Christmas party ticket the night of. I would think that in late Sept you'd be pretty well-assured of being able to purchase at the gate.

Hurrah for a "wide open" trip that will test your planning abilities. Or perhaps your "roll with it" abilities. :confused3 Either way, this is going to be a fantabulous trip! :goodvibesOooh but I feel like Mag the Hag. :lmao: He is a prince...I have to book it soon before he changes his mind. :lmao:

I love lists...I have made many a list LOL!!!! I have even started to buy items LOL!!!

Sounds like you have a good start...hmmm Jen's bday gift...I wonder if you will give any hints LOL!!!!

I'm not sure what you should do for a countdown...but I'm sure you will figure out something wonderful!

You are not Mag the Hag quite the opposite...I'm not sure about shorts we'll see if I have lost any weight by them but I am going to try to find some tops between now and then to wear and look good in LOL!!!I will NOT be going into details about Jen's birthday gift on here. Nice try! I don't know, nothing is coming to me in regards to the countdown. Must brainstorm.

Oh LL, I hope, hope, hope the Asics solve all your foot issues. I noticed one other thing missing. Anyone want to broach the subject?:rolleyes1What is missing!?! Tell Me! I am going nuts now!

Umm...:idea:, her list is missing ME :flower3:

I sure hope the tennies work for you!! I like the laid back plans and how sweet of Marc to offer an extra night to your trip!Hehehe! He is very sweet and I am trying to stay as laid back as possible!

[MinnieNurse]

Book the extra night. :yay::yay: 5 nights is better than 4!

Mickey pendant. Where did you buy them? Can we see?

[GlassSlippers]

Hi!

This is my first time posting on one of your reports. I'm one of the "shy" ones. ;) I don't think you're Mag the Hag at all. You're very pretty, but I understand how you feel about the shorts and tee shirt thing. I don't like how I look in them either. I'm a little knock-kneed and bow legged at the same time with thick calves and ankles, if you can imagine that. :eek: I solved the problem by getting some longer sun dresses. They're all very light weight so they shouldn't be too hot and I found some instructions on line to make some cotton half slips so I won't have to wear the tricot knit kind. Those would be yucky-hot! I'll only wear the dresses at WDW, so I went to Goodwill and the Salvation Army store. I think I spent under $25 for 7 dresses by going on days when there was a sale and checking both places every couple of weeks. :banana: I love me a good deal! Anyhow, I thought the dress idea might work for you too.

Have fun planning!

Lori

[DisneyFaeriePrincess]

Oooh, any tips about OKW will be appreciated!




Anything specific you want to know about, or just some stuff in general? I'm happy to help!

[cjackearl]

OK, I hate to even bring it up, but what bag will you be sporting, LL?

[MinnieNurse]

OK, I hate to even bring it up, but what bag will you be sporting, LL?

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

popcorn::popcorn::popcorn::

[wigdoutdismom]

OK, I hate to even bring it up, but what bag will you be sporting, LL?

Ohhhhh BOY! I can't wait to hear this one!

[jezaduck24]

Joining in since we will be there 9/26 - 10/3!

There is a 35% room only deal right now for that time.....

You'd better get on those ADRs, girlie.

And finally, I am SO glad you got some Asics. I have been reading your TR and feeling your pain. I know you Croc people are loyal but I just think I get better support for my 'like a 60 y/o's' (according to my orthopedist) knees and plantar facitis with a real supportive tennis shoe.

Anyway, hoping to swipe some great ideas from this PTR!

Jenn

[brookelizabeth]

OK, I hate to even bring it up, but what bag will you be sporting, LL?

Exactly what I was wondering too! :rotfl:

I love Disney Planning Lists - I've got about 4 or 5 started for my September trip and about 12 for my December trip! I'm a "list of lists" type person too. ;)

OKW looks BEAUTIFUL. The boat ride to SSR and DTD is really peaceful. I think you will love it there and I hope you got a great deal on renting the points! :thumbsup2 (be careful-once you go DVC....)

[Flossbolna]

Lists are wonderful! And I do the "list on a list" thing, too. Otherwise I might forget that I intended to do a list! :scared1:

I think you should go for that extra night. With that great room only discount available at the moment it should be affordable and it will make your trip much more relaxed! :thumbsup2

Asics trainers sound good! :thumbsup2 I have asics for running and they are wonderful! I think they will provide good cushoning and support for your feet. I like to wear trainers to the parks for the morning and then change into sandals in the afternoon. :goodvibes

[belle8306]

I'm am so excited for you! :cool1: Old Key West is on our list for our next vacation so I can't wait to see your pictures. Fall is such a great time of year to go. You are so creative with your TR names.:goodvibes

[december14disney]

LL, I am with you. Should we order the 9/29 party tickets? Its a discount day so I am nervous it will sell out but I dont want to be rained out! Argh. There is a party 10/1 too..I'm so confused!!!!! :scared:

[If U Had Wings]

I too have Asics running shoes, and they are just wonderful! They are like little clouds on my feet. :cloud9: I only use them when I run, but I think I need to get another pair for everything else, as my Nike's are killing me lately.

You can buy your MNSSHP tickets any time up to the day before and still get the discount early sale rate I believe. Why not hold off until you get down there to be sure if your concerned? My parents were down there for a miserable event in 2007. It poured constantly and both parades were cancelled and only a partial fireworks show went on. They complained when they got home, and were given one day park passes.

[ILuvWishes!]

*Buy MNSSHP Ticket: I worry about pre-buying it but I want to make sure I get to go. I worry about rain...what should I do?

Hi LL,

Long time lurker here coming out to help!! I have been to many, many MNSSHP's. You will LOVE IT and will want to go back every year. I love it more than MVMCP.

If you don't buy the tickets before you leave, be sure to buy the tickets before the day of the party. You will still get the cheaper price. But, if you do preorder and it rains to the point where shows/entertainment has to be canceled, they will give you a free ticket to a park. So, you will not loose money.

My "home resort" is OKW. You will love it there. The rooms are bigger and very quiet. Ask for a room near the Hospitality House in building 11. You don't even hear the buses at 2 am.

Have fun!!

[Lady Lallie]

Book the extra night. :yay::yay: 5 nights is better than 4!

Mickey pendant. Where did you buy them? Can we see?I will try to get a picture up soon of mine. I'll ask Mom if she will take one of hers...she'll understand once I tell her it's for the Disney people. :rotfl2:

Hi!

This is my first time posting on one of your reports. I'm one of the "shy" ones. ;) I don't think you're Mag the Hag at all. You're very pretty, but I understand how you feel about the shorts and tee shirt thing. I don't like how I look in them either. I'm a little knock-kneed and bow legged at the same time with thick calves and ankles, if you can imagine that. :eek: I solved the problem by getting some longer sun dresses. They're all very light weight so they shouldn't be too hot and I found some instructions on line to make some cotton half slips so I won't have to wear the tricot knit kind. Those would be yucky-hot! I'll only wear the dresses at WDW, so I went to Goodwill and the Salvation Army store. I think I spent under $25 for 7 dresses by going on days when there was a sale and checking both places every couple of weeks. :banana: I love me a good deal! Anyhow, I thought the dress idea might work for you too.

Have fun planning!

LoriThanks for de-lurking! :goodvibes I actually wore a skirt in May for the first time in Disney and I really liked it! I might look into more skirts/dresses....my only problem is that I will absolutely NOT wear dresses with sneakers. :rotfl2:

Anything specific you want to know about, or just some stuff in general? I'm happy to help!Let's see...how are the buses?? Any neat things that I should look for? How is the pool?

OK, I hate to even bring it up, but what bag will you be sporting, LL?:lmao: MUHAHAHAHAHA! The bag is already taken care of. It's okay...you can all pick yourselves up from the floor. I will NOT be purchasing a single bag for this trip. Only ziploc bags. :rotfl2:

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

popcorn::popcorn::popcorn::Ha Ha. I am not buying any bags!


Ohhhhh BOY! I can't wait to hear this one!:rotfl: You are all awful. I promised Marc NO BAG DRAMA.

Joining in since we will be there 9/26 - 10/3!

There is a 35% room only deal right now for that time.....

You'd better get on those ADRs, girlie.

And finally, I am SO glad you got some Asics. I have been reading your TR and feeling your pain. I know you Croc people are loyal but I just think I get better support for my 'like a 60 y/o's' (according to my orthopedist) knees and plantar facitis with a real supportive tennis shoe.

Anyway, hoping to swipe some great ideas from this PTR!

Jenn
I haven't had to book a single ADR for this trip! They are all already taken care of. :thumbsup2 More details about those coming up in an update or two. There are no values or mods open with that 35% deal for the 26th. I keep checking back everyday. At this point I will just book a value but if I can get availability at a mod I will do that since it's almost the same price with the 35% off.

[Lady Lallie]

Exactly what I was wondering too! :rotfl:

I love Disney Planning Lists - I've got about 4 or 5 started for my September trip and about 12 for my December trip! I'm a "list of lists" type person too. ;)

OKW looks BEAUTIFUL. The boat ride to SSR and DTD is really peaceful. I think you will love it there and I hope you got a great deal on renting the points! :thumbsup2 (be careful-once you go DVC....)You know how much I love boats!! Oh, I am going DVC. It's just a matter of when I get most of my debt paid off! :rotfl2:

Lists are wonderful! And I do the "list on a list" thing, too. Otherwise I might forget that I intended to do a list! :scared1:

I think you should go for that extra night. With that great room only discount available at the moment it should be affordable and it will make your trip much more relaxed! :thumbsup2

Asics trainers sound good! :thumbsup2 I have asics for running and they are wonderful! I think they will provide good cushoning and support for your feet. I like to wear trainers to the parks for the morning and then change into sandals in the afternoon. :goodvibesI'm hoping I might be able to do that with my croc flip flops, those are much more supportive than the actual mary jane crocs. We'll see. I really hope to do the extra night. :thumbsup2

I'm am so excited for you! :cool1: Old Key West is on our list for our next vacation so I can't wait to see your pictures. Fall is such a great time of year to go. You are so creative with your TR names.:goodvibesThanks! I worked hard on this title with my cubicle mate at work. We actually came up with a variation of this when Marc & I were planning to go in September, just modified it a bit for this one.

LL, I am with you. Should we order the 9/29 party tickets? Its a discount day so I am nervous it will sell out but I dont want to be rained out! Argh. There is a party 10/1 too..I'm so confused!!!!! :scared:I think I am going to wait....until I get down there. I don't think they sell out. I won't be there for 10/1 so it's 9/29 or nothing for me! :scared1:

I too have Asics running shoes, and they are just wonderful! They are like little clouds on my feet. :cloud9: I only use them when I run, but I think I need to get another pair for everything else, as my Nike's are killing me lately.

You can buy your MNSSHP tickets any time up to the day before and still get the discount early sale rate I believe. Why not hold off until you get down there to be sure if your concerned? My parents were down there for a miserable event in 2007. It poured constantly and both parades were cancelled and only a partial fireworks show went on. They complained when they got home, and were given one day park passes.Hmmm. I think I am going to wait to buy them.

Hi LL,

Long time lurker here coming out to help!! I have been to many, many MNSSHP's. You will LOVE IT and will want to go back every year. I love it more than MVMCP.

If you don't buy the tickets before you leave, be sure to buy the tickets before the day of the party. You will still get the cheaper price. But, if you do preorder and it rains to the point where shows/entertainment has to be canceled, they will give you a free ticket to a park. So, you will not loose money.

My "home resort" is OKW. You will love it there. The rooms are bigger and very quiet. Ask for a room near the Hospitality House in building 11. You don't even hear the buses at 2 am.

Have fun!!Thanks for joining in! I did make a special request for the building. I'll post more details about that later. I went to MNSSHP last year and LOVED IT. I can not wait togo again, it was so much fun!

[Jennifer48]

Hooray!! When are your dates? Are you doing a cruise and the parks?

I will be staying at the GF for 3 nights before the cruise and spending one day at MK. MK day is the 10th and then we leave for the cruise on the 12th.

Are you going to be taking your VB mailbag? What did you think of that bag during your May trip? Do you have any pics of it? I'm deciding whether or not to get one because its in that purple punch pattern that I'm loving right now! I prefer a bag that has a long enough strap that can go across my body. I hate carrying around a bag on one shoulder.

[Lady Lallie]

I will be staying at the GF for 3 nights before the cruise and spending one day at MK. MK day is the 10th and then we leave for the cruise on the 12th.

Are you going to be taking your VB mailbag? What did you think of that bag during your May trip? Do you have any pics of it? I'm deciding whether or not to get one because its in that purple punch pattern that I'm loving right now! I prefer a bag that has a long enough strap that can go across my body. I hate carrying around a bag on one shoulder.

How awesome that you get to stay at the GF! :cloud9:

I think the mailbag would be great for the length that you want. Remember how I added the clips to make mine longer too, it worked REALLY well on that bag.

This is probably the best picture I have of it.
http://ladylallie.smugmug.com/photos/553692581_VNGYd-M-1.jpg

I will poke around to see if I kind find any others of it. I liked it much better than the Hipster, it was roomier and fit things in it better.

[Jennifer48]

How awesome that you get to stay at the GF! :cloud9:

I think the mailbag would be great for the length that you want. Remember how I added the clips to make mine longer too, it worked REALLY well on that bag.

This is probably the best picture I have of it.
http://ladylallie.smugmug.com/photos/553692581_VNGYd-M-1.jpg

I will poke around to see if I kind find any others of it. I liked it much better than the Hipster, it was roomier and fit things in it better.

DFi and I are looking forward to that more than the wedding! :lmao:

I do like the size of the mailbag, not sure I like the flap over it. I'll have to go to the store and check them out in person. Thanks!

[Lady Lallie]

DFi and I are looking forward to that more than the wedding! :lmao:

I do like the size of the mailbag, not sure I like the flap over it. I'll have to go to the store and check them out in person. Thanks!

The flap was only annoying when I put things that were too heavy in it. I think I carried my cell in that pocket just so it was easy to get too. If you didn't put heavy things in that small front pocket then it doesn't do that. :thumbsup2

[IluvXU]

Love the lists. So proud of your no bag drama, and shoes too. What is a girl to worry about this trip then?

[TravelBug86]

Just wanted to let you know I'm here and will be following along :goodvibes You picked a killer time to go- I love the MNSSHP especially the parade- as a dance teacher the grave diggers are my favorite! Love the choreography!

[Lady Lallie]

Love the lists. So proud of your no bag drama, and shoes too. What is a girl to worry about this trip then?Aren't you proud? I have no idea what I am going to worry about. I am feeling very zen about this trip.

Just wanted to let you know I'm here and will be following along :goodvibes You picked a killer time to go- I love the MNSSHP especially the parade- as a dance teacher the grave diggers are my favorite! Love the choreography!The parade is awesome, the grave diggers are my favorite. I want to get some good pictures of them this time around! Is that Samantha Brown in your signature!? I love her!

[DisneyFaeriePrincess]

Let's see...how are the buses?? Any neat things that I should look for? How is the pool?


Ok well the buses I would say is the only thing I'm not a huge fan of. They do have multiple bus stops, I believe there are 5 (wow I never really payed that much attention to that!!!) but that to me isn't a big deal. The problem is that it seems that it takes a while for the buses to come to the parks. We usually wait quite a while at the parks for the buses to come. But to me that's pretty minimal as the resort is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!! Things to look for, hmmm. Well if you go into the hallway kinda thing between the store and Olivia's there are a bunch of pictures of DVC members. It's neat to see them and see how far back they go. Plus people put them in frames and I like looking at different people's taste in things!! I love the music there, all Caribbean music, really puts me in the mood. The sidewalks are really neat, they have shells and stuff in them and, looks like the beach! My favorite part is the lighthouse, very pretty. Does that count as a light fixture LL? Cause if it is, I think it's the best one at Disney!! Either way I'm sure you will be able to find some nice lights there as well! There are 4 pools there, but of course the main pool is the neatest! It has a slide that's shaped like a sandcastle with the exit in the shape of a mickey!! I've never found the pools incredibly crowded and we usually go to the main pool. They also have I think 2 hot tubs if you're into that. I know you didn't ask for this but our favorite buildings to stay in are at the Pennisular bus stop. It's the first stop so you do have to drive around the resort but I like seeing the rest of the resort. Plus on the way back at the end of the day you're the first one off. The buildings we like to stay in are right behind the bus stop so it's not a far walk either. We like building 23 the best because if you can get a room that has a view of the pond there with the fountain and it's so beautiful!! But buildings 26-23 are really good. Plus if you get at the Peninsular stop then if you miss the bus you can see it coming back and it'll stop at Miller's Road bus stop and then usually the hospitality house so you can usually get to the hospitality house while the bus goes to miller's road and then catch it there so you don't have to wait for another bus. It's not a far walk although you may have to walk a bit fast, but believe me it's not far!! I hope that all makes sense!! Oh and I almost forgot, look at the banisters on the stairs and the balcony, there's a hidden something there!!! Can you guess? Sorry it's so long and if you have any other questions feel free to ask!!

[MegansMom]

So glad to hear there is no shoe drama!!!! I hope that works out for you!!!! What are blister socks?!?!?!?!

[Charleston Princess]

Do you know in my excitement I forgot to hit the subscribe button??? :eek:

Now, I have tons of things to catch up on -- I will be back later to comment!

I can't believe I did that! :sad2:

[Lady Lallie]

Ok well the buses I would say is the only thing I'm not a huge fan of. They do have multiple bus stops, I believe there are 5 (wow I never really payed that much attention to that!!!) but that to me isn't a big deal. The problem is that it seems that it takes a while for the buses to come to the parks. We usually wait quite a while at the parks for the buses to come. But to me that's pretty minimal as the resort is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!! Things to look for, hmmm. Well if you go into the hallway kinda thing between the store and Olivia's there are a bunch of pictures of DVC members. It's neat to see them and see how far back they go. Plus people put them in frames and I like looking at different people's taste in things!! I love the music there, all Caribbean music, really puts me in the mood. The sidewalks are really neat, they have shells and stuff in them and, looks like the beach! My favorite part is the lighthouse, very pretty. Does that count as a light fixture LL? Cause if it is, I think it's the best one at Disney!! Either way I'm sure you will be able to find some nice lights there as well! There are 4 pools there, but of course the main pool is the neatest! It has a slide that's shaped like a sandcastle with the exit in the shape of a mickey!! I've never found the pools incredibly crowded and we usually go to the main pool. They also have I think 2 hot tubs if you're into that. I know you didn't ask for this but our favorite buildings to stay in are at the Pennisular bus stop. It's the first stop so you do have to drive around the resort but I like seeing the rest of the resort. Plus on the way back at the end of the day you're the first one off. The buildings we like to stay in are right behind the bus stop so it's not a far walk either. We like building 23 the best because if you can get a room that has a view of the pond there with the fountain and it's so beautiful!! But buildings 26-23 are really good. Plus if you get at the Peninsular stop then if you miss the bus you can see it coming back and it'll stop at Miller's Road bus stop and then usually the hospitality house so you can usually get to the hospitality house while the bus goes to miller's road and then catch it there so you don't have to wait for another bus. It's not a far walk although you may have to walk a bit fast, but believe me it's not far!! I hope that all makes sense!! Oh and I almost forgot, look at the banisters on the stairs and the balcony, there's a hidden something there!!! Can you guess? Sorry it's so long and if you have any other questions feel free to ask!!Wow! Thanks for all of the information. I really really appreciate it. :goodvibes

So glad to hear there is no shoe drama!!!! I hope that works out for you!!!! What are blister socks?!?!?!?!Well...blister socks are my name for the socks that are supposed to help reduce blisters forming on your feet. Apparently double layer socks help with that as well as the socks that wick moisture away from your feet. :thumbsup2

Do you know in my excitement I forgot to hit the subscribe button??? :eek:

Now, I have tons of things to catch up on -- I will be back later to comment!

I can't believe I did that! :sad2::lmao: That is the same thing I did with your TR! Too funny that it happened to the both of us! :rotfl:

[MegansMom]

Where can I find said socks?!?!?!?!? I am intrigued!!!!

I meant to say this last night in my post, and I forgot:

First of all, I think you always look lovely in your Disney attire in your pictures, but I do understand what it is like to feel like you want to look different/better/I forgot the word you used.....but you know what I mean. I am sort of feeling the same way about my traditional Disney attire too! I love my Disney shirts, and I know Megs gets such a kick out of them when I wear them, but I feel sometimes sloppy in them. I want to be comfortable, but look pulled together and "pretty," and sometimes I just feel that I look thrown together and frumpy. I see other people who are there that look so pulled together, and would never be embarrassed in years to come by the apparel they have on. I don't always feel that way about the clothes I wear there......I want to correct this too!!! Let's team up to search the world (I mean internet of course) over for comfortable, yet attractive apparel that is worthy of Disney. Let's glam ourselves up!!!!

[Lady Lallie]

Where can I find said socks?!?!?!?!? I am intrigued!!!!

I meant to say this last night in my post, and I forgot:

First of all, I think you always look lovely in your Disney attire in your pictures, but I do understand what it is like to feel like you want to look different/better/I forgot the word you used.....but you know what I mean. I am sort of feeling the same way about my traditional Disney attire too! I love my Disney shirts, and I know Megs gets such a kick out of them when I wear them, but I feel sometimes sloppy in them. I want to be comfortable, but look pulled together and "pretty," and sometimes I just feel that I look thrown together and frumpy. I see other people who are there that look so pulled together, and would never be embarrassed in years to come by the apparel they have on. I don't always feel that way about the clothes I wear there......I want to correct this too!!! Let's team up to search the world (I mean internet of course) over for comfortable, yet attractive apparel that is worthy of Disney. Let's glam ourselves up!!!!


I'm still on the search for socks but will let you know!

I'm totally ready to glam myself up for Disney. I really want to make or buy a short sleeved shrug type thing to wear with some of my dressier tank tops. I do that a lot for work, wear a nice tank top with a sweater or cardigan but I don't feel comfy wearing them without something covering my arms up a bit. Granted, I will be wearing sneakers BUT I think it will still make me feel better than the frumpy tshirts that have no shape whatsoever!

[MegansMom]

That is the problem I have with those t-shirts too----I don't want to look like a box in my pictures!

[Lady Lallie]

That is the problem I have with those t-shirts too----I don't want to look like a box in my pictures!
Exactly! I already have one outfit planned. Only 5 more to go! :lmao:

[jenjolt]

I really like the shirts that you got me they were a little nicer than your typical t-shirt and they made me feel more feminine so I'm definitely taking those. I'm working on finding some nice shirts that I can wear that are definitely Disney but still more girlie....I might have to go online and see what I can't find on sale...especially with the holiday this weekend LOL!

[wigdoutdismom]

When I saw the pictures of myself in my sleeveless dresses, (did I not look in the mirror??) I decided never again will I let those babies show unless I get them shaped up. Somehow all this Dissing doesn't do much for arm flab.......
I have a couple of those shrugs and should have thrown them in, I'm sure they would have been very comfortable in the heat, but I would have looked better in my pictures. Oh well, the sacrifices we make......:cutie:

[MegansMom]

Exactly! I already have one outfit planned. Only 5 more to go! :lmao:

Do we get to see pictures of this outfit!!!! :):) Please?!?!??!!?

I really like the shirts that you got me they were a little nicer than your typical t-shirt and they made me feel more feminine so I'm definitely taking those. I'm working on finding some nice shirts that I can wear that are definitely Disney but still more girlie....I might have to go online and see what I can't find on sale...especially with the holiday this weekend LOL!

I liked the looks of those shirts too!!! Where did you get them LL?!?!?!? Ooohhh, holiday sales!!!! I think I have some shopping to do!!!!

When I saw the pictures of myself in my sleeveless dresses, (did I not look in the mirror??) I decided never again will I let those babies show unless I get them shaped up. Somehow all this Dissing doesn't do much for arm flab.......
I have a couple of those shrugs and should have thrown them in, I'm sure they would have been very comfortable in the heat, but I would have looked better in my pictures. Oh well, the sacrifices we make......:cutie:

I know what you mean---Tom and I went to this fancy dancy cocktail party for his work recently, and I wore one of my favorite dresses. The shrug I usually wear with it got destroyed (which I had forgotten until that night) so I had to go out without it.....I didn't think it would be a big deal......UNTIL I SAW THE PICTURES!!!!! :scared1: I should have been arrested for that crime against fashion!!!!

[Lady Lallie]

I really like the shirts that you got me they were a little nicer than your typical t-shirt and they made me feel more feminine so I'm definitely taking those. I'm working on finding some nice shirts that I can wear that are definitely Disney but still more girlie....I might have to go online and see what I can't find on sale...especially with the holiday this weekend LOL!
Yes, I want more girlie shirts. Your shirts were a different type then mine though.
When I saw the pictures of myself in my sleeveless dresses, (did I not look in the mirror??) I decided never again will I let those babies show unless I get them shaped up. Somehow all this Dissing doesn't do much for arm flab.......
I have a couple of those shrugs and should have thrown them in, I'm sure they would have been very comfortable in the heat, but I would have looked better in my pictures. Oh well, the sacrifices we make......:cutie:
That is exactly how I felt when I looked at the pictures from last year and that tank top I wore to Epcot. YUCK. I am hoping a light weight jersey short sleeve one would be okay. I will make it okay, I'm willing to sacrafice to look better. :lmao:
Do we get to see pictures of this outfit!!!! :):) Please?!?!??!!?

I liked the looks of those shirts too!!! Where did you get them LL?!?!?!? Ooohhh, holiday sales!!!! I think I have some shopping to do!!!!

I know what you mean---Tom and I went to this fancy dancy cocktail party for his work recently, and I wore one of my favorite dresses. The shrug I usually wear with it got destroyed (which I had forgotten until that night) so I had to go out without it.....I didn't think it would be a big deal......UNTIL I SAW THE PICTURES!!!!! :scared1: I should have been arrested for that crime against fashion!!!!
I will think about showing you my outfit. ;)

I have many a dresses/shirts like that! I really am searching for a pattern for one, I hope I can find one. It would be nice to be able to make them!

[MegansMom]

What can I say to make you show us the pictures?!??!?!!? Hmmmm......

[Lady Lallie]

What can I say to make you show us the pictures?!??!?!!? Hmmmm......

WELL! I wore the outfit this weekend and had my Dad take a picture of Marc & I in memory of our 1st Anniversary and I am patiently waiting for him to email the pic to me....so you can yell at him? :lmao:

[MinnieNurse]

You guys are cracking me up. :lmao:

Okay, keep in mind this is coming from the girl who takes 3.5 seconds to put her make up on, if her hair does not do what she wants it to do in 3.5 seconds it goes into a ponytail, and someone who would not even carry a purse until she got out of high school.

My park attire which anyone who is reading my PTR can attest. Is yes a frumpy Disney shirt, capris, flip flops, and a cap over my ponytailed head.

I cant wait to see the outfits you come up with, who knows maybe by my next Disney trip I will be beyond my frumpy Disney shirts too. :lmao::lmao:

I still think you may need one or two new bags though. :rolleyes1 Just saying, you might want to look.

[MegansMom]

Well good....I'm glad the picture is in route...hoping it arrives SOON!!!!

Minnie--I am having some bag drama too.....need to find something new.....not happy at all!!! Any help is greatly appreciated from all of you!

[Charleston Princess]

Okay, I am caught up again! Whew!

So, are you taking the mailbag again??? I need to know so I can decide if I need to buy one for myself. :laughing:

[MEK]

I too have Asics running shoes, and they are just wonderful! They are like little clouds on my feet. :cloud9: I only use them when I run, but I think I need to get another pair for everything else, as my Nike's are killing me lately.

You can buy your MNSSHP tickets any time up to the day before and still get the discount early sale rate I believe. Why not hold off until you get down there to be sure if your concerned? My parents were down there for a miserable event in 2007. It poured constantly and both parades were cancelled and only a partial fireworks show went on. They complained when they got home, and were given one day park passes.

:thumbsup2 for Asics running shoes. Only type I buy.

I bought by MVMCP tickets at 4pm the day before the event and I still got the DVC discount. It ended up being a sold out party, so I would not worry about the tickets too much either. I plan to buy mine when I get down there.

[DreaGirl]

Exactly! I already have one outfit planned. Only 5 more to go! :lmao:

You have one outfit planned and you didn't tell us what it is?! Shame on you! :laughing:

[Lady Lallie]

You guys are cracking me up. :lmao:

Okay, keep in mind this is coming from the girl who takes 3.5 seconds to put her make up on, if her hair does not do what she wants it to do in 3.5 seconds it goes into a ponytail, and someone who would not even carry a purse until she got out of high school.

My park attire which anyone who is reading my PTR can attest. Is yes a frumpy Disney shirt, capris, flip flops, and a cap over my ponytailed head.

I cant wait to see the outfits you come up with, who knows maybe by my next Disney trip I will be beyond my frumpy Disney shirts too. :lmao::lmao:

I still think you may need one or two new bags though. :rolleyes1 Just saying, you might want to look.There is NOTHING wrong with your park attire. As long as you are comfy then you are all set. I'm far from a girly girl but I am seeking of feeling frumpy in my oversized tshirts at Disney. I need to find some better ones with some shape!

NO NEW BAGS! :laughing:

Well good....I'm glad the picture is in route...hoping it arrives SOON!!!!

Minnie--I am having some bag drama too.....need to find something new.....not happy at all!!! Any help is greatly appreciated from all of you!I just called my Dad and he said he would upload them on Friday Morning. I don't get the specific uploading time but...Friday! :thumbsup2

Okay, I am caught up again! Whew!

So, are you taking the mailbag again??? I need to know so I can decide if I need to buy one for myself. :laughing:The bag will be discussed in a future installment. Here is a little teaser...I am taking TWO bags. :rolleyes1

:thumbsup2 for Asics running shoes. Only type I buy.

I bought by MVMCP tickets at 4pm the day before the event and I still got the DVC discount. It ended up being a sold out party, so I would not worry about the tickets too much either. I plan to buy mine when I get down there.I think that is what I am going to do, just buy the tickets when I get there. :goodvibes

You have one outfit planned and you didn't tell us what it is?! Shame on you! :laughing:I do! Friday you will see it! As long as the picture doesn't turn out hideous. :rotfl2:

[Lady Lallie]

This trip I haven't been obsessing over bags, shoes or ADRs. :scared1:

I can't believe it myself. It doesn't feel like a Disney trip. I guess that is the beauty of this trip...no stress! This is truly going to be a laid back trip.

I've only been going on this trip for about a week now. Christine, Paula and Jen have been planning this together since....January, is it? Needless to say they have been the ones obsessing over ADRs and they even made most of them! Score for LL! I don't even know the confirmation #'s, and I like it that way. :laughing:

I still haven't officially added the dining plan to my OKW reservation but I am leaning towards doing that. Which would give me 4 TS, 4 CS and 4 Snacks. I am currently going to 5 TS establishments, one of which is 2 TS credits.

*Whispering Canyon Cafe with Jen.
I have dreamed about this skillet for months. Why I canceled this in May is beyond me but I did. UGH! I must eat this skillet. I will eat this skillet. Jen has been kind to agree to join me on my gorge fest.
I am assuming that I would use the dining plan for this BUT if I do arrive on Saturday like I want, it throws a bit of a kink into those plans. At this point I would probably be staying at Pop for that one night which means I will do the luggage transfer to OKW and then hit up the park at rope drop. BUTTTTTT I won't have my dining credits until I check into OKW, so I haven't quite figured that out yet. Still thinking on it but ideally, I would use 1 TS credit for that.

*Sci Fi Drive In with Christine.
I ate here once in 2005 but we sat at a picnic table not in one of the cars. I'm looking forward to riding in style in one of those cars.
1 TS Credit will be used and probably pay for an appetizer OOP if I am feeling one.

*Hollywood Brown Derby with all of the girls.
Salmon Polenta, Salmon Polenta, Salmon Polenta. Do I need to say more? I am so looking forward to this meal with my girls. We are going to have a blast.
I think it makes more sense to pay OOP for this meal, I think with the prices of BD, it's not "worth" the 2 TS credits.

*Yak N' Yeti with Christine.
I must see the light fixtures and the wonton dessert looks so delish! It's also the only ADR I made myself, this morning online. I love that online system! So easy to use.
I'm a little iffy on using a TS credit here because I'm wondering if I'd just want an app and a dessert. Hmm. If not, then I would use a TS credit.

*Les Chefs de France with all of the girls.
I can't wait to have the lobster bisque again and to watch C flirt with the french waiters! Good times will be had.
I am hoping to have the chef's selection menu again which is $20 but doesn't seem like a good idea for a TS credit. I dunno.

So if you were me...what would you use your TS credits for? Or would you skip the meal plan all together?? I need some input. There will be a TIW card that I can use for the discount. Just not sure. I want to say yes to the dining plan because I think it's a good deal with the CS and Snacks included. Should I not worry about the value and just go with it? What do you all think?

[IluvXU]

Fun meals LL! I would price things out since you know what you want to order and go from there before deciding on the Dining Plan.

[wigdoutdismom]

Just adding my two cents worth...
We use the TIW card. Marc has done the math over and over and we just can't make the dining plans work for us.
With that said, I agree with Laura, you know what you are going to eat so take a minute or two and see what works best for you!

[MinnieNurse]

I agree with the others. I would price out what you think you will eat and see if it actually saves you anything.

Yummo-those choices sound great.

Are you sure you dont need a bag? Maybe just one or two. I think I saw a sale. :teeth:

[KathyRN137]

*Make Packing List: Yep, I make lists for my lists.



:lmao: Me too!!

Just an idea... Because we usually eat breakfast in our room (DVC one bedroom has the full kitchen) we found that we liked the flexibility of no dining plan... if you're staying in a studio you will have a kitchenette, so you may wind up doing the same.

We've stayed at OKW twice and loved it. It has such a lovely, laid-back feel to it that seems to match the "theme" of your trip. :goodvibes


Kathy

[MegansMom]

I say price out what you really think you will eat at each of those restaurants and compare that to the dining plan cost.....if it is close, I would just go with the dining plan....but hey, I like the dining plan!

[jenjolt]

When doing that make sure you take into consideration not just your meals but your snacks into that calculation cuz we're talking Food and Wine LOL!!!! So whatever ends up being the most cost effective for you...with DVC you have up to 48 hours to add the dining plan so you have some time to become comfortable with what you want to do!!!!! And if you need help you know I will add it all up and my totals include price and tip LOL!!!

[brookelizabeth]

Just basically repeating what has already been said...

We found that we saved more with TiW versus the DDP in January. Remember, you get 20% off, BUT, they tack on an 18% gratiuity as well.

We don't always get a dessert, and sometimes at a CS we just want the entree-no side. Paying OOP gave us some extra flexibility back in January when we had many TS' booked. I believe we saved around $150. I would take the advice here - price out what you are going to eat and see if it adds up to less or more than the DDP.

[cjackearl]

Just a repeat of what has already been said, price it out. Your dining choices sound awesome.:thumbsup2

[Charleston Princess]

Such fun ADRs!!! I have said it before, but I think it bears repeating -- you are going to have such a great time!!!

Don't wait too long to do the bag post! :laughing:

[DreaGirl]

I agree with everyone, price it out and see what is the better deal. If it is close (w/the snacks/CS) I would do DP. We just like the fact that everything is already paid for and we don't have to worry about it.

[Jennifer48]

*Sci Fi Drive In with Christine.
I ate her once in 2005 but we sat at a picnic table not in one of the cars. :eek: :rotfl2:

Did I miss something or just dumb? Did you purchase DVC points to stay at OKW?

[Lady Lallie]

Fun meals LL! I would price things out since you know what you want to order and go from there before deciding on the Dining Plan.I am working on pricing everything out and go from there.

Just adding my two cents worth...
We use the TIW card. Marc has done the math over and over and we just can't make the dining plans work for us.
With that said, I agree with Laura, you know what you are going to eat so take a minute or two and see what works best for you!I know in May I liked having the freedom of ordering an appetizer if I wanted, sometimes I am not the biggest fan of dessert. I much rather try an appetizer most times.

I agree with the others. I would price out what you think you will eat and see if it actually saves you anything.

Yummo-those choices sound great.

Are you sure you dont need a bag? Maybe just one or two. I think I saw a sale. :teeth:No bag. You are such a bag enabler! :rotfl:

:lmao: Me too!!

Just an idea... Because we usually eat breakfast in our room (DVC one bedroom has the full kitchen) we found that we liked the flexibility of no dining plan... if you're staying in a studio you will have a kitchenette, so you may wind up doing the same.

We've stayed at OKW twice and loved it. It has such a lovely, laid-back feel to it that seems to match the "theme" of your trip. :goodvibes


KathyFlexibility is key. I am so excited to stay at OKW. It's going to be great to explore a new resort and get a preview of DVC. :goodvibes

I say price out what you really think you will eat at each of those restaurants and compare that to the dining plan cost.....if it is close, I would just go with the dining plan....but hey, I like the dining plan!I'm going to price out everything and see what comes out better. :thumbsup2

When doing that make sure you take into consideration not just your meals but your snacks into that calculation cuz we're talking Food and Wine LOL!!!! So whatever ends up being the most cost effective for you...with DVC you have up to 48 hours to add the dining plan so you have some time to become comfortable with what you want to do!!!!! And if you need help you know I will add it all up and my totals include price and tip LOL!!!I love that you will do the calculations for me! That is one thing that I don't have much patience for. :rolleyes1

Just basically repeating what has already been said...

We found that we saved more with TiW versus the DDP in January. Remember, you get 20% off, BUT, they tack on an 18% gratiuity as well.

We don't always get a dessert, and sometimes at a CS we just want the entree-no side. Paying OOP gave us some extra flexibility back in January when we had many TS' booked. I believe we saved around $150. I would take the advice here - price out what you are going to eat and see if it adds up to less or more than the DDP.That is what I am working on. I think then I can make a better decision.

Just a repeat of what has already been said, price it out. Your dining choices sound awesome.:thumbsup2I am loving the dining choices!

Such fun ADRs!!! I have said it before, but I think it bears repeating -- you are going to have such a great time!!!

Don't wait too long to do the bag post! :laughing:I won't! Hopefully I will get that up this weekend. :thumbsup2

I agree with everyone, price it out and see what is the better deal. If it is close (w/the snacks/CS) I would do DP. We just like the fact that everything is already paid for and we don't have to worry about it.That is a plus side of the dining plan! :thumbsup2

:eek: :rotfl2:

Did I miss something or just dumb? Did you purchase DVC points to stay at OKW? :lmao::rotfl::rotfl2: I corrected that typo. Yes, I rented points. :thumbsup2

[2xcited2sleep]

*Les Chefs de France with all of the girls.
I can't wait to have the lobster bisque again and to watch C flirt with the french waiters! Good times will be had.

:lmao: Yikes. I hope I'm that entertaining! And, as I said, if we get a waitress, I'm saying "no thanks" and asking them to try again. ;)

Really looking forward to our meals together! :) Can't wait to try both Sci Fi and Y&Y. For Y&Y I was also looking at ordering some appetizers and dessert. And of course a drink - the Yak Attack (which totally helps in my ABC's of drinking!)

Agree with the rest of the gang - with all the obsessing over menus we do it might be fun to pick out what you're going to eat and then price it out.

[Lady Lallie]

:lmao: Yikes. I hope I'm that entertaining! And, as I said, if we get a waitress, I'm saying "no thanks" and asking them to try again. ;)

Really looking forward to our meals together! :) Can't wait to try both Sci Fi and Y&Y. For Y&Y I was also looking at ordering some appetizers and dessert. And of course a drink - the Yak Attack (which totally helps in my ABC's of drinking!)

Agree with the rest of the gang - with all the obsessing over menus we do it might be fun to pick out what you're going to eat and then price it out.

I am sure you will entertaining. I almost hope that we do get a female server so you can ask for a male. :lmao:

I have sent my menu picks to Jen and she is going to do her calculations for so I can pick what to do! :goodvibes

[2xcited2sleep]

I am sure you will entertaining. I almost hope that we do get a female server so you can ask for a male. :lmao:

Yeah, that will be fun to explain.

"Ahem. Excuse me. I see that you've assigned a female server to our table. That is not going to work. I have been dreaming about a cute French waiter for a year. No lie. I have no life. Seriously. So I'm afraid I'm going to have to insist on your most attractive male waiter. And if he's free for Illuminations tonight all the better. :rolleyes1"
;)

[Lady Lallie]

Yeah, that will be fun to explain.

"Ahem. Excuse me. I see that you've assigned a female server to our table. That is not going to work. I have been dreaming about a cute French waiter for a year. No lie. I have no life. Seriously. So I'm afraid I'm going to have to insist on your most attractive male waiter. And if he's free for Illuminations tonight all the better. :rolleyes1"
;)

I bet you'd get ALL of the French waiters flocking over to our table then! :rotfl:

[2xcited2sleep]

I bet you'd get ALL of the French waiters flocking over to our table then! :rotfl:

Don't tempt/dare me! :rotfl: Wonder if we should call ahead to warn these poor young men. :lmao:

[Lady Lallie]

Don't tempt/dare me! :rotfl: Wonder if we should call ahead to warn these poor young men. :lmao:

:lmao: Maybe we should. EEEEEEEEEEEEE! I can't wait! :banana:

[MRYPPNS]

"Ahem. Excuse me. I see that you've assigned a female server to our table. That is not going to work. I have been dreaming about a cute French waiter for a year. No lie. I have no life. Seriously. So I'm afraid I'm going to have to insist on your most attractive male waiter. And if he's free for Illuminations tonight all the better. :rolleyes1"
;)

If you can say it in French you will get your man. My french is so rusty that I would end up thrown out of the place.

[Charleston Princess]

"Ahem. Excuse me. I see that you've assigned a female server to our table. That is not going to work. I have been dreaming about a cute French waiter for a year. No lie. I have no life. Seriously. So I'm afraid I'm going to have to insist on your most attractive male waiter. And if he's free for Illuminations tonight all the better. :rolleyes1"
;)

:lmao::rotfl::rotfl2:

Are there French servers at the champagne booth??? I want to watch this happen!!!

[jenjolt]

We should totally call Disney Dining and have it added as a Celebration...our Lunch is a celebration of hot French Waiters at Les Chefs!!!

[DreaGirl]

We should totally call Disney Dining and have it added as a Celebration...our Lunch is a celebration of hot French Waiters at Les Chefs!!!

What will you be celebrating today?

We're celebrating the hotness. :rotfl:

[Scrapbook Stacy]

LL, I am leaving in 10 hours! EEK! So excited! :cool1:

[Lady Lallie]

If you can say it in French you will get your man. My french is so rusty that I would end up thrown out of the place.:lmao: Mine too!

:lmao::rotfl::rotfl2:

Are there French servers at the champagne booth??? I want to watch this happen!!!There must be. Wherever they may be, I am sure C will find them! :rotfl2:

We should totally call Disney Dining and have it added as a Celebration...our Lunch is a celebration of hot French Waiters at Les Chefs!!!Oooh! Do you want to handle that or should I? ;)

What will you be celebrating today?

We're celebrating the hotness. :rotfl::rotfl: THE HOTNESS! I love it!

LL, I am leaving in 10 hours! EEK! So excited! :cool1:Have a wonderful trip, filled with lots of pixie dust! :wizard:

[jenjolt]

Ummm...that might be one of the restaurants I don't have the confirmation number for LOL...so that would be up to C to make that change...think if we ask nicely she'll do it LOL! :rotfl:

[2xcited2sleep]

Why do I have the feeling I'm in trouble? ;)

And yet I can't wait! :yay:

[Lady Lallie]

Ummm...that might be one of the restaurants I don't have the confirmation number for LOL...so that would be up to C to make that change...think if we ask nicely she'll do it LOL! :rotfl:

HA! I highly doubt it. :rotfl2:

[jenjolt]

Why do I have the feeling I'm in trouble? ;)

And yet I can't wait! :yay:

That depends on the kind of trouble LOL :upsidedow

I can't wait either!!

[stace208]

Hi LL! I am just joining in to say that I think you are going to have the best time ever on this trip! I can't wait to read more!!:goodvibes

[Lady Lallie]

Why do I have the feeling I'm in trouble? ;)

And yet I can't wait! :yay:Hehehe. I can't wait either!

That depends on the kind of trouble LOL :upsidedow

I can't wait either!!:banana:

Hi LL! I am just joining in to say that I think you are going to have the best time ever on this trip! I can't wait to read more!!:goodvibesThanks for joining in!

[KathyRN137]

What will you be celebrating today?

We're celebrating the hotness. :rotfl:


And they think Remy is the one drawing the crowds.... :lmao:


Kathy

[Scrapbook Stacy]

Thank you L L for the pixie dust!

[MeMom]

*Whispering Canyon Cafe with Jen.
I have dreamed about this skillet for months. Why I canceled this in May is beyond me but I did. UGH! I must eat this skillet. I will eat this skillet. Jen has been kind to agree to join me on my gorge fest.

*Les Chefs de France with all of the girls.
I can't wait to have the lobster bisque again and to watch C flirt with the french waiters! Good times will be had.
I am hoping to have the chef's selection menu again which is $20 but doesn't seem like a good idea for a TS credit. I dunno.



We'll be at WCC on August 1st. :cool1: It's a repeat trip requested by Trent.

Can't wait to see flirting pictures. Be sure the camera is ready to go. Video would be better, so it leaves nothing to our imaginations

I took a year of French in ninth grade. About all I can remember is 'fermez la bouche', which probably won't help me get much at Chefs. :upsidedow

[Lady Lallie]

And they think Remy is the one drawing the crowds.... :lmao:


Kathy:lmao::rotfl::rotfl2: They should really market those waiters.

Thank you L L for the pixie dust!:goodvibes Anytime!

We'll be at WCC on August 1st. :cool1: It's a repeat trip requested by Trent.

Can't wait to see flirting pictures. Be sure the camera is ready to go. Video would be better, so it leaves nothing to our imaginations

I took a year of French in ninth grade. About all I can remember is 'fermez la bouche', which probably won't help me get much at Chefs. :upsidedow
Video is a very good idea, MeMom! :rotfl:

[MinnieNurse]

You guys are great comic relief for stress. If nothing else the trip would be worth it for the entertainment. I cannot wait for your trip reports. I thinks you should do this again in 2010. :rolleyes1

[Lady Lallie]

I promised to show you one of my Disney outfits. I am not so sure I like it. :laughing:

Here is the picture I had taken to remember Marc & I's 1st Wedding Anniversary.

http://ladylallie.smugmug.com/photos/581286322_Pz9Dh-M.jpg

It's a cute little blouse. What you can't see in the picture is the black ribbon that ties around my waist. I wore a black tank under it. I think I want to wear this on my Hollywood Studios day with capris. I am sure I will look goofy with my sneakers but I might bring my black and white croc flip flops to change into for our Hollywood Brown Derby dinner so I look more glamorous.

Oh and I am working on a new hairstyle. :rolleyes:

In other trip news, I have firmed up my dates.

Sunday September 27 - Friday October 2. WOOT!

I'll be staying at Old Key West for the first four nights and then....RIVERSIDE for the last night. I can't tell you how very excited I am about both of these resorts. I found a thread of OKW pictures today and I am so ready to stay there. It's hard though with a shorter trip working in time to spend at the resort. I will prevail though!

I also made another decision today. A dining decison. I figured out what I am going to do in regards to OOP, Dining Plans and such. With the help of my dear friend Jen, we figured out the best deal for me would be to pay for my TS meals OOP. I'm going to add the Quick Service Dining Plan for my OKW stay. I am so excited about not having to worry about my QS meals or my snacks. The only day I will have to pay for my QS meal is on Friday, my departure day.

Here are the calculations that Jen came up with. I will have the privelige of using the Tables in Wonderland card so that is helping with my OOP TS Meals. I also overestimated on what I would be ordering in most cases, including alcoholic drinks when I may not have one every meal. I also dropped Yak N' Yeti because I think my Animal Kingdom is going to change.

QS Dining Plan w/ tax for 4 nights would come to approximately: $128.00

All calculations include tax and tip:

WCC meal
Before TIW: $36.00
After TIW: $28.00

Sci Fi
Before TIW: $31.00
After TIW: $24.00

HBD
Before TIW: $73.00
After TIW: $57.00

Les Chefs
Before TIW: $38.00
After TIW: $30.00

Total with QS Before TIW: $306
Total with QS After TIW: $267

Again, thank you so much Jen! :hug: This was way less then I budgeted for food so I am quite happy with these plans plus I will get a refillable mug! :woohoo:

I'm still working on my itinerary, my MUST DO's and the much anticipated Park Bag post. :thumbsup2

[2xcited2sleep]

Video is a very good idea, MeMom! :rotfl:

Whoa. Speak for yourself. Video could salt my game. ;)

Drafting non-disclosure forms as we speak... :rolleyes1

;)

[MinnieNurse]

I really like that top and think you will look really cute with capris. I like that the CS plan has 2 snacks. We did deluxe last trip and while it was too much I did like that it had 2 snacks instead of 1 and I liked getting the mugs. I just like getting stuff. :rotfl::rotfl:

Sounds like a pretty good deal for food for a weeks worth of eating. :thumbsup2

[Charleston Princess]

I love the new top! I am also looking forward to the new hairstyle. I am trying to decide if I am going to grow mine out for October or cut it short again.

Hurray for getting your dining all set. Figuring out the whole food and drinks budget is giving me a massive headache -- we aren't going to do the dining plan since we plan on doing so much eating at the F&W booths.

Try and get a late flight out on Friday, please! :thumbsup2

[jenjolt]

YAY for Disney math!! I always have fun doing those calculations for ya!!!! I think you have a great plan!!

I can't wait to hear about the new hair and see a picture of it!!

I'm definitely going to take a picture from January and have my hair done like that again! I'm going to get it cut a little shorter soon and then do the big to do closer to time to go!!

Love the blouse..you and Marc look fabulous!! Definitely should be a Disney outfit!

[DreaGirl]

That's a great picture of you and Marc. I really like that blouse. What makes it really nice is you can change it up with different colored camis whenever you get bored.

Can't wait to see hair pix. I'm currently in a hair rut, lookin' for a change. Probably shorter.

Yeah for Disney math (and a friend that will do it for you!). Sounds like a good plan and the TiW card will save you some bucks it looks like. It will be nice to have the freedom to order just an appetizer or order a meal.

[DreaGirl]

Oh, and I was going to ask if you have considered some of the new Crocs? I saw these in brookelizabeth's TR and they look so cute. I think they would look good w/capris.

http://shop.crocs.com/pc-825-4-malindi.aspx?navcategories=3,142

[IluvXU]

Love the cute shirt, it will look cute with capris and take care of your feet, so if it has to be sneakers, it is okay!

Good math on the food, that does help when you figure it out before like you have.

Riverside--- I love it! I think even with DVC we will stay there sometime (don't tell DH this). When I took the Disney resort quiz on FB that is the one I came up as my best resort. It is so pretty and peaceful, love the food court, pool area and the boat to DTD!

[Lady Lallie]

You guys are great comic relief for stress. If nothing else the trip would be worth it for the entertainment. I cannot wait for your trip reports. I thinks you should do this again in 2010. :rolleyes1Hehehe. I am glad that we can give you comic relief! :laughing:

Whoa. Speak for yourself. Video could salt my game. ;)

Drafting non-disclosure forms as we speak... :rolleyes1

;):lmao: to the non-disclosure forms! :rotfl:

I really like that top and think you will look really cute with capris. I like that the CS plan has 2 snacks. We did deluxe last trip and while it was too much I did like that it had 2 snacks instead of 1 and I liked getting the mugs. I just like getting stuff. :rotfl::rotfl:

Sounds like a pretty good deal for food for a weeks worth of eating. :thumbsup2I'm pretty excited for the 2 snacks too. I can eat least 2 cram cheese pretzels a day. :rolleyes1

I love the new top! I am also looking forward to the new hairstyle. I am trying to decide if I am going to grow mine out for October or cut it short again.

Hurray for getting your dining all set. Figuring out the whole food and drinks budget is giving me a massive headache -- we aren't going to do the dining plan since we plan on doing so much eating at the F&W booths.

Try and get a late flight out on Friday, please! :thumbsup2I am so sick of my hair. I can't believe it looked so frizzy that day. *BLECH*
I think the CS Credits and the Snack Credits will come in verrrrry handy on this trip. I am very pleased with my decision.
I am hoping to take the 6PM flight so that has me leaving Disney on Magical Express around 3ish. Plenty of time to get henna'd! :laughing:

YAY for Disney math!! I always have fun doing those calculations for ya!!!! I think you have a great plan!!

I can't wait to hear about the new hair and see a picture of it!!

I'm definitely going to take a picture from January and have my hair done like that again! I'm going to get it cut a little shorter soon and then do the big to do closer to time to go!!

Love the blouse..you and Marc look fabulous!! Definitely should be a Disney outfit!I love that you like doing those calculations. I don't have the patience for them. :rotfl:

I'm glad you all like the Disney outfit, I wasn't feeling sure about it but with the reassurance it will be packed! :thumbsup2

That's a great picture of you and Marc. I really like that blouse. What makes it really nice is you can change it up with different colored camis whenever you get bored.

Can't wait to see hair pix. I'm currently in a hair rut, lookin' for a change. Probably shorter.

Yeah for Disney math (and a friend that will do it for you!). Sounds like a good plan and the TiW card will save you some bucks it looks like. It will be nice to have the freedom to order just an appetizer or order a meal.Hair rut is a good way to put it! That is me too. I loved the freedom of ordering what I wanted last trip. I mean, the dining plan is a great savings but I also like the freedom. :lmao:

Oh, and I was going to ask if you have considered some of the new Crocs? I saw these in brookelizabeth's TR and they look so cute. I think they would look good w/capris.

http://shop.crocs.com/pc-825-4-malindi.aspx?navcategories=3,142I actually have those! I have a pair that I sometimes wear to work and while they are VERY comfy, it wasn't great for my heel so I had to get a new pair of shoes that are more supportive. :thumbsup2

Love the cute shirt, it will look cute with capris and take care of your feet, so if it has to be sneakers, it is okay!

Good math on the food, that does help when you figure it out before like you have.

Riverside--- I love it! I think even with DVC we will stay there sometime (don't tell DH this). When I took the Disney resort quiz on FB that is the one I came up as my best resort. It is so pretty and peaceful, love the food court, pool area and the boat to DTD!
Exactly, I will just wear the sneakers because they will be better on my feet.

For some reason I have a pull to Riverside. I'm so glad that I get to check it out, I think I will love it. And of course I have to try to ride the boat, I love those Disney boats! :laughing:

[DreaGirl]

Happy 4th of July!

[Charleston Princess]

I am hoping to take the 6PM flight so that has me leaving Disney on Magical Express around 3ish. Plenty of time to get henna'd! :laughing:

Hurray!!! party:

[2xcited2sleep]

What a cute anniversary pic of the happy couple! :lovestruc I love that shirt! There's something about HBD that makes you feel like you should be glamorous, isn't there? :laughing:

I can't wait!! :yay:

[Lady Lallie]

Happy 4th of July!Thanks! Happy 4th to you too!

Hurray!!! party::banana:

What a cute anniversary pic of the happy couple! :lovestruc I love that shirt! There's something about HBD that makes you feel like you should be glamorous, isn't there? :laughing:

I can't wait!! :yay:
Thanks! There is something about it that makes you want to feel glamorous, it's the old Hollywood feel I am sure. :laughing:

[KathyRN137]

http://ladylallie.smugmug.com/photos/581286322_Pz9Dh-M.jpg

It's a cute little blouse. What you can't see in the picture is the black ribbon that ties around my waist. I wore a black tank under it. I think I want to wear this on my Hollywood Studios day with capris. I am sure I will look goofy with my sneakers but I might bring my black and white croc flip flops to change into for our Hollywood Brown Derby dinner so I look more glamorous.


Very pretty and feminine.... you can't go wrong with a classic black and white outfit!

Glad you're set with your QS dining plan... sounds like the perfect choice! :thumbsup2


Kathy

[JPFamilyMom]

posting to subscribe will go back and read tonight after I put the kids down:) I'll need to read your others too

[belle8306]

Super cute outfit!:cutie: It sounds like you have a great plan for your meals. I am excited to see what bag you decide to take.

[cjackearl]

Your shirt is adorable, very feminine and I'm sure quite glam with the belt.:)

I can't wait to hear how the QSDP works for you. I agree, 2 snacks/day would be awesome.

[Lady Lallie]

Very pretty and feminine.... you can't go wrong with a classic black and white outfit!

Glad you're set with your QS dining plan... sounds like the perfect choice! :thumbsup2


KathyI think it will be the perfect choice for me! It will work well with my plans. :thumbsup2

posting to subscribe will go back and read tonight after I put the kids down:) I'll need to read your others tooThanks for joining in! :goodvibes

Super cute outfit!:cutie: It sounds like you have a great plan for your meals. I am excited to see what bag you decide to take.Hehehe. The bag plans have kinda changed....:rolleyes1

Your shirt is adorable, very feminine and I'm sure quite glam with the belt.:)

I can't wait to hear how the QSDP works for you. I agree, 2 snacks/day would be awesome.I'm really excited about the snacks, especially since it will be Food & Wine Festival! :banana:

[Lady Lallie]

I have a few things to share with you all!

I went shopping today with Marc, trying to find some chairs for our balcony. No luck. But I made a few trip purchases.

http://ladylallie.smugmug.com/photos/582135428_sWgLn-M.jpg

I am going all out with my blister prevention/treatment products! I bought the little ace bandages at the dollar store. I thought they might be good if I do indeed get blisters to have more protection.

I also bought some special blister bandages that help treat them from Target. This is what the look like close up.
http://ladylallie.smugmug.com/photos/582135771_WTAAo-M.jpg

I picked up the Bandaid Friction Block stick too.
http://ladylallie.smugmug.com/photos/582135445_kyN7K-M.jpg

I am quite excited about the lens cleaning cloths I picked up at the dollar store too. There are two in that package and it has a nice durable plastic carrying case too. I never have anything to carry them in, it even flips open. I hate smudged glasses and camera lens!

Since I had my camera out I took a few more trip related photos.

My phone that I purchased for enhanced Twitter updates while in Disney, I have even figured out how to text pictures too. So if you followed me on my last trip I will now have pictures to share when I am down there. (Disney wasn't the only reason I purchased this, I have a texting addiction)

Here is my Twitter link (http://twitter.com/LalliePoppins) if you care to follow along. I also link them to my Facebook page so if you would like to follow along that way, you can PM me and I'll add you. :thumbsup2

http://ladylallie.smugmug.com/photos/582136113_tqLqM-M.jpg

I've ordered two sets of pins from Ebay in the last few weeks.

http://ladylallie.smugmug.com/photos/582136222_RMpbU-M.jpg
This one is to keep, I love The Sword in the Stone!

These ones I bought to trade....I got some good ones. I might have to buy some more....:rolleyes1

http://ladylallie.smugmug.com/photos/582136358_R4aig-M.jpg

http://ladylallie.smugmug.com/photos/582136472_G9dRY-M.jpg

http://ladylallie.smugmug.com/photos/582136578_4SM3K-M.jpg

The mixed lot was 12 pins for $18 with shipping. I didn't think that was too bad. I'm really excited to trade pins again. I was able to find some good ones in May. It's like a big scavenger hunt!

I know you have all been anticipating my park bag choice...well it changed today. :rolleyes1

Last trip I took the Vera Bradley Mail Bag.

http://ladylallie.smugmug.com/photos/538970146_nqGXm-M.jpg

Now....I liked it a lot. It made my shoulder a little sore at times because I had a lot of stuff in it but nothing I couldn't handle. What was different about this trip was that Jen had a backpack. I call it her magic backpack! She had everything you could possibly need in that thing and I loved having the ability to bring more to the parks. I decided that I should try a backpack next trip.

When I got home and told Marc he was thrilled with himself because he has been telling me that all along. Marc has a EMS backpack which is great, a little manly since it is blue but I was planning on bring that and my mailbag. I figure the mailbag will be good on nights when I don't have as much or for MNSSHP when I don't want to be weighed down as much. Marc was going to get a new bag for his music equipment and I was going to adopt his backpack.

Well today we went to the Sports Authority in the search of socks (still looking by the way) and they had a bunch of Jansport backpacks on display which happened to be on sale. I tried on a few and fell in love with this one.

http://ladylallie.smugmug.com/photos/582136048_Q8Gst-M.jpg

You can't really tell but it's a really dark purple. It's quite cute. It was on sale for $29.97. I batted my eyelashes at Marc and he said you might as well get it. :rolleyes1 WOO HOO!

We took it up to the register and it rang up as $24.97! It was meant to be. LL has a new bag! You all got your wish! I still plan to do the backpack/mailbag rotation. I think that will be the best thing for me. I put a bunch of stuff in the backpack from our shopping trip today and wore it to walk up the 3 flights of stairs to our apartment. I couldn't get over how great it felt on my back and how much easier it was to carry the weight that way. Again, Marc is thrilled that he's been saying this for over a year now.

[wigdoutdismom]

I love your Sword in the Stone pins! I need to start looking for some traders for my very, very, distant trip in December..... maybe that will make me feel better since I'm missing out on the fall fun.:goodvibes

You did really good on your bag purchase! I think you will be able to get everything you need in that one and it will be comfortable to carry as well! Plus it's super cute, I think that design is very cool!

It looks like you are prepared for the feet, you had a very productive day!

[DreaGirl]

You seem to have the blister care covered! :) I love that friction block stick, worked so well for me when we were in PA.

LOVE the new backpack. We bring a backpack with us to the parks and stuff all our baby items in it. It is really great and doesn't seem to bother me as much as a cross-body bag.

[stace208]

Ooooo, I love that backpack! Jansport has some cute patterns out there nowadays. I think you'll do great with it!

I used those same Target blister band-aids. I didn't actually get a blister from my shoes but got eaten alive by bugs one of the first nights (yes, I'm afraid there are mosquitoes at Disney) and my sandal strap rubbed right on one of the bites. The blister things worked great and they are flesh colored so you can't even see them! One warning though-they are SUPER sticky so getting them off can be, ahem, *interesting* sometimes. :rotfl:

[ILuvCrush]

I love those blister blocks LL. I have Bandaid brand ones... but I'm down to my last one...me thinks I'll get the Target ones before September... maybe 2 packs... so I can leave one down there in my purple locker:thumbsup2


Are you going to trade the Fireman Mickey Pin???? If you are... trade it with me *bats eyelashes* I get Tom all the fire ones and i haven't found that one;)

I'm thinking about a vera mailbag for this trip too. I like that you liked it. A backpack is great... but I hate the unavailablity of my camera with a backpack... so I want something else. The again my bucket tote worked fine for me the last time too... and the bigger the bag...the more stuff I'm compelled to lug around with me:lmao:


Paula

[jenjolt]

OOOH....I love the backpack...now I think I want a new one that has pretty designs on it...see what PTRs do to me...of course I need new shoes too LOL~~

If you are in the pin trading business...ummm I will trade you for the Princess Aurora one :rotfl: I don't have one of her yet LOL!!!!!!

Glad you got the bandaid stuffs...I too have been buying bandaids and blizter prevention. Haven't bought the bandaid cushions yet but the ones at Target look very nice so maybe I'll need to take a trip in that direction soon. That is where I got my backpack LOL!!

Hmmm I didn't think about the whole bringing a smaller bag for MNSSHP...hmmm I don't know if my hipster will work...I might just have to cave and look at the mail bag cuz the cargo sling almost seems to big LOL...

Look what your PTR has done to me...first I bought clothes and now this LOL

You are an enabler!

[2xcited2sleep]

I love Disney shopping!! :yay::woohoo: Well, I'd say that you are on top of the blister prevention patrol! :thumbsup2 Good for you. We don't want a repeat. :sad2:

Your pins are cute. That's one of the few Disney addictions that hasn't claimed me yet... although I can feel myself weakening when I see cute ones. Whatever happened to your pin board you made? It was originally for the bathroom but I think you decided the humidity might hurt it?

Cute backpack. Huh, Marc knew what he was talking about. Who knew? :confused3 I think I'm sticking with Vera this trip. I think. :rolleyes:

[MRYPPNS]

I size of the mailbag looks perfect for me for my solo trip but I'm not into the Vera fabrics. Has anyone come across something similiar but in different fabric/colors???

[MeMom]

I was just looking at all that same type of stuff yesterday. I was hunting for moleskin, but they didn't have any. I saw all of those other wonderful items, though, and will be making a decision and purchase in the next few days. Moleskin works very nicely for me, so that will be my first option, if I can find it. It's crazy that it's so fun to browse foot care products, but when you know it means you are about to leave for Disney World, there is just something exciting about it!

I bought everybody a pack of regular no-show socks yesterday, but I think I'll stop at Dick's Sporting Goods this week and see about some of the special ones.

Your bag is great! I've been giving some thought to a backpack, because the bag I always take wears on my shoulder sometimes. I may try a backpack and see if I like it any better, even though it will seem so different for me. I have always had a bag/purse on my left shoulder.

I will PM you about Facebook. The kids have been after me to get on it for a while, and I finally did. I have enjoyed seeing pictures of friends and their families. It's cool to catch up with people I knew when I was living in other states. They all look like old people, though! :rotfl:

Have a good Sunday, LL and Marc!

[Charleston Princess]

Oh, you had a good shopping day yesterday, LL! Love all the stuff you bought for your trip. I think I am going to have to get the mailbag for the October trip -- I am finding it hard to resist. ;)

The backpack looks great -- you will be able to put so much stuff in there! :thumbsup2

The pins are very cool -- I am trying to stay away from them for now since I have a new trip to save for. :laughing:

[jenjolt]

What kind of socks are you looking for?????

[TravelBug86]

I'm all caught up and 1- Love all your ADRs esp interested in Chefs de France- have you ever eaten at the bistro? If so did you like one better than the other? 2- :thumbsup2:thumbsup2 on all of the first aid stuff for your feet, you can never be too careful!! I don't usually get blisters but I DO get killer shin splints :scared: and 3- Love the cute design on your new Jansport :cutie:

[Disneymoon09]

Quick question! Where do you get the green DIS mickey heads? I would love one of these for our december trip! Thanks and I love all your PTR and TRs!!!!

[brookelizabeth]

That white and black top is just adorable! It's so feminine and will look lovely with your black capris.

And yay for a new bag! I'm glad to you were able to figure out what will work best for you. We end up carrying a backpack for all of Henry's gear (goes in the bottom of the stroller), and I'm guessing we'll be carrying that for years to come! I like the pattern on the backpack, and SCORE for it being on sale! :thumbsup2

I hope all the blister prevention gear, along with your new sneakers help. :goodvibes

I LOVE the idea of adding the Celebration of Hotness to your ADR. :lmao:

[Mickey_Mom]

http://ladylallie.smugmug.com/photos/582136358_R4aig-M.jpg

As long as we're talking about trading amongst ourselves, I would like to lay claim to the Prince dipping Snow White.... :love:

http://ladylallie.smugmug.com/photos/582136048_Q8Gst-M.jpg

I batted my eyelashes at Marc and he said you might as well get it. :rolleyes1 WOO HOO!

:lmao::rotfl2::lmao::rotfl2:

I'm with Jen, PTRs have got me making shirts, buying shoes and travel size items and now backpacks. That backpack is to die for and I must have one just like it!

[Lady Lallie]

I love your Sword in the Stone pins! I need to start looking for some traders for my very, very, distant trip in December..... maybe that will make me feel better since I'm missing out on the fall fun.:goodvibes

You did really good on your bag purchase! I think you will be able to get everything you need in that one and it will be comfortable to carry as well! Plus it's super cute, I think that design is very cool!

It looks like you are prepared for the feet, you had a very productive day!I really like the backpack, it's super cute. I did have a very productive day yesterday, it was fun doing some Disney purchases.

You seem to have the blister care covered! :) I love that friction block stick, worked so well for me when we were in PA.

LOVE the new backpack. We bring a backpack with us to the parks and stuff all our baby items in it. It is really great and doesn't seem to bother me as much as a cross-body bag.I agree, the cross-body bags seem to bother my shoulder, so I am really looking forward to the backpack.

Ooooo, I love that backpack! Jansport has some cute patterns out there nowadays. I think you'll do great with it!

I used those same Target blister band-aids. I didn't actually get a blister from my shoes but got eaten alive by bugs one of the first nights (yes, I'm afraid there are mosquitoes at Disney) and my sandal strap rubbed right on one of the bites. The blister things worked great and they are flesh colored so you can't even see them! One warning though-they are SUPER sticky so getting them off can be, ahem, *interesting* sometimes. :rotfl:Super sticky, eh? It does say they can last a few days which is nice. I am very much hoping I won't even have to use them though. :laughing:

I love those blister blocks LL. I have Bandaid brand ones... but I'm down to my last one...me thinks I'll get the Target ones before September... maybe 2 packs... so I can leave one down there in my purple locker:thumbsup2


Are you going to trade the Fireman Mickey Pin???? If you are... trade it with me *bats eyelashes* I get Tom all the fire ones and i haven't found that one;)

I'm thinking about a vera mailbag for this trip too. I like that you liked it. A backpack is great... but I hate the unavailablity of my camera with a backpack... so I want something else. The again my bucket tote worked fine for me the last time too... and the bigger the bag...the more stuff I'm compelled to lug around with me:lmao:


Paula:lmao: to the Fireman Mickey Pin. I don't know if I will trade that one but if I do, I will let you know.

OOOH....I love the backpack...now I think I want a new one that has pretty designs on it...see what PTRs do to me...of course I need new shoes too LOL~~

If you are in the pin trading business...ummm I will trade you for the Princess Aurora one :rotfl: I don't have one of her yet LOL!!!!!!

Glad you got the bandaid stuffs...I too have been buying bandaids and blizter prevention. Haven't bought the bandaid cushions yet but the ones at Target look very nice so maybe I'll need to take a trip in that direction soon. That is where I got my backpack LOL!!

Hmmm I didn't think about the whole bringing a smaller bag for MNSSHP...hmmm I don't know if my hipster will work...I might just have to cave and look at the mail bag cuz the cargo sling almost seems to big LOL...

Look what your PTR has done to me...first I bought clothes and now this LOL

You are an enabler!You do not need a new backpack! Yours is like Mary Poppins carpet bag, you don't need to go shopping. I am so not an enabler. :rolleyes1
I do like my mailbag. Maybe you can find one on sale...?

I love Disney shopping!! :yay::woohoo: Well, I'd say that you are on top of the blister prevention patrol! :thumbsup2 Good for you. We don't want a repeat. :sad2:

Your pins are cute. That's one of the few Disney addictions that hasn't claimed me yet... although I can feel myself weakening when I see cute ones. Whatever happened to your pin board you made? It was originally for the bathroom but I think you decided the humidity might hurt it?

Cute backpack. Huh, Marc knew what he was talking about. Who knew? :confused3 I think I'm sticking with Vera this trip. I think. :rolleyes:Good luck with the pin addiction, it happens before you even know it!

You think you are sticking with Vera? What kind do you have?

[Lady Lallie]

I size of the mailbag looks perfect for me for my solo trip but I'm not into the Vera fabrics. Has anyone come across something similiar but in different fabric/colors???I know that Vera has plain material...isn't it a microfiber one. I don't know if they have the mailbag but they might...:confused3

I was just looking at all that same type of stuff yesterday. I was hunting for moleskin, but they didn't have any. I saw all of those other wonderful items, though, and will be making a decision and purchase in the next few days. Moleskin works very nicely for me, so that will be my first option, if I can find it. It's crazy that it's so fun to browse foot care products, but when you know it means you are about to leave for Disney World, there is just something exciting about it!

I bought everybody a pack of regular no-show socks yesterday, but I think I'll stop at Dick's Sporting Goods this week and see about some of the special ones.

Your bag is great! I've been giving some thought to a backpack, because the bag I always take wears on my shoulder sometimes. I may try a backpack and see if I like it any better, even though it will seem so different for me. I have always had a bag/purse on my left shoulder.

I will PM you about Facebook. The kids have been after me to get on it for a while, and I finally did. I have enjoyed seeing pictures of friends and their families. It's cool to catch up with people I knew when I was living in other states. They all look like old people, though! :rotfl:

Have a good Sunday, LL and Marc!
Looking forward to your PM.

I didn't get any moleskin yet. I am still contemplating if I am going to put moleskin on my feet in prevention or not. I haven't quite figured the semantics out yet if you will. Mom seems to think that made my feet worse in May and I like to take her advice since she is usually right. :rolleyes1

Oh, you had a good shopping day yesterday, LL! Love all the stuff you bought for your trip. I think I am going to have to get the mailbag for the October trip -- I am finding it hard to resist. ;)

The backpack looks great -- you will be able to put so much stuff in there! :thumbsup2

The pins are very cool -- I am trying to stay away from them for now since I have a new trip to save for. :laughing:It was a very good shopping day! What pattern are you going to get the mailbag in??

I ordered those pins before I booked this trip but I do want to get ONE more pin trading lot before I go. :rolleyes1

What kind of socks are you looking for?????Me? Or MeMom? I am looking for double layer cool max socks. The double layer is supposed to help prevent blisters.

I'm all caught up and 1- Love all your ADRs esp interested in Chefs de France- have you ever eaten at the bistro? If so did you like one better than the other? 2- :thumbsup2:thumbsup2 on all of the first aid stuff for your feet, you can never be too careful!! I don't usually get blisters but I DO get killer shin splints :scared: and 3- Love the cute design on your new Jansport :cutie:I have not eaten at the Bistro but I adore CHEFS. YUM!

Quick question! Where do you get the green DIS mickey heads? I would love one of these for our december trip! Thanks and I love all your PTR and TRs!!!!Thank you! Paula aka ILuvCrush had a DISign thread and she did them, not sure if she is still doing them though. :confused3

That white and black top is just adorable! It's so feminine and will look lovely with your black capris.

And yay for a new bag! I'm glad to you were able to figure out what will work best for you. We end up carrying a backpack for all of Henry's gear (goes in the bottom of the stroller), and I'm guessing we'll be carrying that for years to come! I like the pattern on the backpack, and SCORE for it being on sale! :thumbsup2

I hope all the blister prevention gear, along with your new sneakers help. :goodvibes

I LOVE the idea of adding the Celebration of Hotness to your ADR. :lmao:I think it's a good idea...Celebration of Hotness. :rotfl:

I'm still breaking in the new sneakers, they still bother my feet at times. I really think wearing Crocs so much has made wearing sneakers feel very restrictive. :headache:

As long as we're talking about trading amongst ourselves, I would like to lay claim to the Prince dipping Snow White.... :love:



:lmao::rotfl2::lmao::rotfl2:

I'm with Jen, PTRs have got me making shirts, buying shoes and travel size items and now backpacks. That backpack is to die for and I must have one just like it!

Sorry but I am going to give the Snow White one to my co-worker, she adores Snow White and collects her. She is the one I did pin shopping for and she thinks this trip she wants me to buy only Snow White themed pins. :laughing:

[MinnieNurse]

I new you would get a bag! :lmao: I tell you I have one of those that I have used for the last 3 trips and love it. Mine is an ugly manly color so my boys will help carry it, but I do love my backpack.

Must have the Fireman Mickey pin. I am off to search ebay. :rotfl:

[Lady Lallie]

I new you would get a bag! :lmao: I tell you I have one of those that I have used for the last 3 trips and love it. Mine is an ugly manly color so my boys will help carry it, but I do love my backpack.

Must have the Fireman Mickey pin. I am off to search ebay. :rotfl:

I have to tell you when I spotted this backpack, I thought of you immediately. Thinking how happy you would be that I bought a bag. :lmao: I hope you can find the pin! I'm trying to resist ordering a new lot today but I have the ebay itch.

[wigdoutdismom]

I'm heading over to ebay as well, pins are calling my name..

[Flossbolna]

Your assorted band aids look good! Those protection/healing ones look very much like the product I like a lot! :thumbsup2 Hopefully you won't need any of them on your next trip!

Backpack looks great and Marc is right: those are really great to carry stuff around! I usually do exactly what you are planning: Have a backpack for during the day and nicer shoulder bag for the evening! :goodvibes Works wonderful, especially because a backpack can be tough on your back as well. So rotating things is the way to go!

[DisneyFaeriePrincess]

Very cute shirt, you must def. take it with you! I'm glad you figured out what you're doing with the dinning plan, it all sounds good! Very cute backpack as well and I hope you don't need to use the foot stuff!

[JPFamilyMom]

OK, first I have to say Happy Belated Anniversary :cake:

Next... Wow what great purchases you have made already. LOVE the backpack, very cute. Cute white top you will be wearing with capris. Love all the bandages and things, I shall need to put together a first aid kit too. And what finds on the pins, very cool :thumbsup2:thumbsup2

Ok, check this site out for socks....http://www.sockguy.com/

Plans sound great...
Can't wait to read more popcorn::

[Charleston Princess]

It was a very good shopping day! What pattern are you going to get the mailbag in??

I think the Bali Gold -- that way I can use it next summer as well and it will still look summery.

Does it really go with CBR though? Hmmmm...

[jenjolt]

Your enabling may or may not have resulted in a less that 30.00 purchase of a Vera Mailbag and a lot 10 Trading pins for less than 10.00 including shipping...but I'm not saying anymore until said purchases are or are not received by said person who may or may not have been enabled (more like totally was! :rotfl2:)! However I now may or may not have pins to trade you for my first Aurora pin LOL!!!!

[If U Had Wings]

Great new bag, and I love all the blister prevention goodies! Your going to be kicked back with the best feet in the park for your next trip.

[MegansMom]

Good deal on your new backpack Miss LL!!!! LOVE that blouse too!!! I think you will look lovely in your ensemble!!! Do you have a picture of the inside of the mailbag by any chance????? I was wondering how much storage room it had!

[MEK]

LL:

Phew! I am all caught up. Sounds like you've been doing lots of planning, lots of shopping, lots of calculating, and ,ehmmmm, more shopping! :rotfl: I love your ADR's, although you know I think you girls should try Teppan Edo. You girls would have a hoot when they start throwing the food at you! :rotfl: Much less refined then Chefs de France, but the waiters are probably not as cute!

I never thought about buying Disney pins off ebay. I am definately looking into that. I don't know why it never occured to me, since you can get everything else on ebay! Doh! That might make a fun Christmas present for LJ, since he enjoyed the pins so much.

I really hope you like OKW and I hope you take lots and lots of pics since that is one of the DVC resorts I really want to visit.

Happy planning!

[belle8306]

Cute bag! My DH always carries a backpack and we love being able to bring more things in the park as we need them. Your trader pins are so cute! I love all the princess ones. We also bought some on Ebay before our trip. They weren't as cute as yours but I guess that made them easier to trade. We just got into pin trading in October and it is so much fun!:goodvibes

[Jennifer48]

I KNEW you'd get a new bag! Whats an LL PTR without a new bag purchase?! :rotfl: I love the pattern on your backpack. I think you'll like carrying that around much better. Now, do I buy a VB mailbag or not? Hmmm :scratchin

Those Sword in the Stone pins are cute! You don't see anything SitS anywhere. Nice find! :thumbsup2

[Lady Lallie]

I'm heading over to ebay as well, pins are calling my name..Didja buy anything?

Your assorted band aids look good! Those protection/healing ones look very much like the product I like a lot! :thumbsup2 Hopefully you won't need any of them on your next trip!

Backpack looks great and Marc is right: those are really great to carry stuff around! I usually do exactly what you are planning: Have a backpack for during the day and nicer shoulder bag for the evening! :goodvibes Works wonderful, especially because a backpack can be tough on your back as well. So rotating things is the way to go!I think rotating is the way that I will go. I am very excited to use the backpack. I'd really like to get some locking pin backs so I can put a few pins on it without fear of losing them. :rolleyes1

Very cute shirt, you must def. take it with you! I'm glad you figured out what you're doing with the dinning plan, it all sounds good! Very cute backpack as well and I hope you don't need to use the foot stuff! I hope I don't either but I rather have it then not.

OK, first I have to say Happy Belated Anniversary :cake:

Next... Wow what great purchases you have made already. LOVE the backpack, very cute. Cute white top you will be wearing with capris. Love all the bandages and things, I shall need to put together a first aid kit too. And what finds on the pins, very cool :thumbsup2:thumbsup2

Ok, check this site out for socks....http://www.sockguy.com/

Plans sound great...
Can't wait to read more popcorn::I did check out that website but couldn't find what I wanted. I did place an order for some socks though today....there is something about an upcoming disney trip that makes me SPEND SPEND SPEND. :sad2:

I think the Bali Gold -- that way I can use it next summer as well and it will still look summery.

Does it really go with CBR though? Hmmmm...Yes, I think that would be very pretty! I think it will look cute with CBR!

Your enabling may or may not have resulted in a less that 30.00 purchase of a Vera Mailbag and a lot 10 Trading pins for less than 10.00 including shipping...but I'm not saying anymore until said purchases are or are not received by said person who may or may not have been enabled (more like totally was! :rotfl2:)! However I now may or may not have pins to trade you for my first Aurora pin LOL!!!!:rotfl: I can't wait to see your maybe purchases!

Great new bag, and I love all the blister prevention goodies! Your going to be kicked back with the best feet in the park for your next trip.I really hope so!

Good deal on your new backpack Miss LL!!!! LOVE that blouse too!!! I think you will look lovely in your ensemble!!! Do you have a picture of the inside of the mailbag by any chance????? I was wondering how much storage room it had!I can take a picture for you. It's really huge. For instance I brought that bag to work today. I have a 700 page paperback book, a season of Big Love on DVD, a small notebook, my checkbook and a wallet plus a bottle of ibruprofen. It has a A LOT of space.

LL:

Phew! I am all caught up. Sounds like you've been doing lots of planning, lots of shopping, lots of calculating, and ,ehmmmm, more shopping! :rotfl: I love your ADR's, although you know I think you girls should try Teppan Edo. You girls would have a hoot when they start throwing the food at you! :rotfl: Much less refined then Chefs de France, but the waiters are probably not as cute!

I never thought about buying Disney pins off ebay. I am definately looking into that. I don't know why it never occured to me, since you can get everything else on ebay! Doh! That might make a fun Christmas present for LJ, since he enjoyed the pins so much.

I really hope you like OKW and I hope you take lots and lots of pics since that is one of the DVC resorts I really want to visit.

Happy planning!I bet LJ would love some pins for Christmas! What a thoughtful Aunt you are!

Cute bag! My DH always carries a backpack and we love being able to bring more things in the park as we need them. Your trader pins are so cute! I love all the princess ones. We also bought some on Ebay before our trip. They weren't as cute as yours but I guess that made them easier to trade. We just got into pin trading in October and it is so much fun!:goodvibesI love pin trading, so much fun. Do you just trade for fun or do you collect certain things?

I KNEW you'd get a new bag! Whats an LL PTR without a new bag purchase?! :rotfl: I love the pattern on your backpack. I think you'll like carrying that around much better. Now, do I buy a VB mailbag or not? Hmmm :scratchin

Those Sword in the Stone pins are cute! You don't see anything SitS anywhere. Nice find! :thumbsup2:lmao: Yep, I guess it wouldn't be a PTR without a bag purchase!

I love Sword in the Stone, and I love finding pins from it!

[drakes]

I am loving the new backback- I did see those before I chose the baggalini! I have never been a backpack kinda gal- but I am even more not a cross body strap kinda gal! :lmao:

OKW looks just beautiful - we stopped by there as an exchange on route to DTD! Don't know why- just ended up being our choice!

I am still having troubles debating my next trip , and contemplating PTR, TR etc. :confused3

[Happydog]

Okay okay okay. This TR and PTR simultaneous combo has my head spinning!!! I have to keep to one FIRST, then come to the PTR... but then I am telling myself if I do THAT, I will miss everything and have a ton to catch up with ... already 14 pages here and over 40 on the TR .... :eek: Okay I will do my best... :faint: just know I will look like this when I am done!!!! :laughing:

[princess&her4princes]

I go away for a week and you're going on another WDW trip!!!!!:cool1: And there are 11 pages to catch up with!!!!:scared1: Going back to read...I can't wait!!!!:surfweb:

[Tnkrbelle565]

I missed 13 whole pages???? Good LORD! Sometimes I do have WORK to do at work you know! Guess it won't be getting done now...I have to read :ssst:

[MomofCKJ]

LL, I've "seen" you on many of the reports I read but I've never moseyed over to yours. I just read this one and sounds like a great trip you have planned with DISpals! And you'll be there on *my* birthday so throw down a cocktail for me on October 1st!

That Friction Stick, I have never seen/heard of it. Have you used it before? It looks like something I need for August. DD12 can be a bit of a complainer with the shoes/feet. I will arm myself with any products to avoid her getting a blister and me getting a resulting headache!

Allyson

[DreaGirl]

LL, I've "seen" you on many of the reports I read but I've never moseyed over to yours. I just read this one and sounds like a great trip you have planned with DISpals! And you'll be there on *my* birthday so throw down a cocktail for me on October 1st!

That Friction Stick, I have never seen/heard of it. Have you used it before? It looks like something I need for August. DD12 can be a bit of a complainer with the shoes/feet. I will arm myself with any products to avoid her getting a blister and me getting a resulting headache!

Allyson

I used the friction stick in May when we went to several parks in/around Hershey, PA. It was great! I didn't get one blister. You can't even tell you put it on because it isn't greasy or anything. I hope it works for you.

[Philadisney]

What's this, another Pre-trippie!!! Color me envious!!!! I'm still catching up on your TR but I'll be back :surfweb:

[Lady Lallie]

I am loving the new backback- I did see those before I chose the baggalini! I have never been a backpack kinda gal- but I am even more not a cross body strap kinda gal! :lmao:

OKW looks just beautiful - we stopped by there as an exchange on route to DTD! Don't know why- just ended up being our choice!

I am still having troubles debating my next trip , and contemplating PTR, TR etc. :confused3You should do a PTR! It's the best way to figure our your trip! Post a link on here if you do start one.

Okay okay okay. This TR and PTR simultaneous combo has my head spinning!!! I have to keep to one FIRST, then come to the PTR... but then I am telling myself if I do THAT, I will miss everything and have a ton to catch up with ... already 14 pages here and over 40 on the TR .... :eek: Okay I will do my best... :faint: just know I will look like this when I am done!!!! :laughing:
I'm sorry that I am making your head spin...I am little overwhelmed too. :laughing:

I go away for a week and you're going on another WDW trip!!!!!:cool1: And there are 11 pages to catch up with!!!!:scared1: Going back to read...I can't wait!!!!:surfweb:I am! I've been dying for you to get home so I could tell you! :laughing:

I missed 13 whole pages???? Good LORD! Sometimes I do have WORK to do at work you know! Guess it won't be getting done now...I have to read :ssst:Where have you been!? :rolleyes1 Hehehe. Just kidding!

LL, I've "seen" you on many of the reports I read but I've never moseyed over to yours. I just read this one and sounds like a great trip you have planned with DISpals! And you'll be there on *my* birthday so throw down a cocktail for me on October 1st!

That Friction Stick, I have never seen/heard of it. Have you used it before? It looks like something I need for August. DD12 can be a bit of a complainer with the shoes/feet. I will arm myself with any products to avoid her getting a blister and me getting a resulting headache!

AllysonThanks for joining!
I haven't used the friction stick but I have heard that it works like body glide. I am going to test it out before the trip for sure...I will let you know how it goes. :thumbsup2

I used the friction stick in May when we went to several parks in/around Hershey, PA. It was great! I didn't get one blister. You can't even tell you put it on because it isn't greasy or anything. I hope it works for you.Thanks for the input. :goodvibes

What's this, another Pre-trippie!!! Color me envious!!!! I'm still catching up on your TR but I'll be back :surfweb:Well...you know....I think it's time for you to schedule another trip! :rolleyes1 It's good to see you! I hope work has calmed down for you! :goodvibes

[Happydog]

I think the Bali Gold -- that way I can use it next summer as well and it will still look summery.

Does it really go with CBR though? Hmmmm...

BALI GOLD, is lovely... I can attest to LL's mailbag love -- I have to say I am hooked. bought two, used them in rotation at WDW this past week, VERY happy with them!!!! A big hipster, yes, a good description....

Green Cupcake is nice too! :thumbsup2

Sorry to crash the thread LL! HEY! WHO IS GOING ON THIS GRAND F & W extravaganza?

[Charleston Princess]

BALI GOLD, is lovely... I can attest to LL's mailbag love -- I have to say I am hooked. bought two, used them in rotation at WDW this past week, VERY happy with them!!!! A big hipster, yes, a good description....

Green Cupcake is nice too! :thumbsup2

Sorry to crash the thread LL! HEY! WHO IS GOING ON THIS GRAND F & W extravaganza?

I am going to have to break down and get the mailbag style, I think.

I am going to the F&W Extavanganza October 1 -- 4! I am very excited especially after you mentioned lobster rolls! (It was you, wasn't it?) ;)

[Lady Lallie]

BALI GOLD, is lovely... I can attest to LL's mailbag love -- I have to say I am hooked. bought two, used them in rotation at WDW this past week, VERY happy with them!!!! A big hipster, yes, a good description....

Green Cupcake is nice too! :thumbsup2

Sorry to crash the thread LL! HEY! WHO IS GOING ON THIS GRAND F & W extravaganza?I'm glad you liked the mail bag!!

Well let's see....
Me
Jen
Paula (ILuvCrush)
Christine (2xcited2sleep)
Heidi (MRYPPNS)
Jackie (Charleston Princess)
Another Jen (MegansMom)

Have I forgotten anyone? We'll be there at various times throughout that week. Are you joining us? :rolleyes1

I am going to have to break down and get the mailbag style, I think.

I am going to the F&W Extavanganza October 1 -- 4! I am very excited especially after you mentioned lobster rolls! (It was you, wasn't it?) ;)Yes it was! I can't wait! I can't wait! I can't wait!

[Charleston Princess]

Yes it was! I can't wait! I can't wait! I can't wait!

Me neither! Everytime I thought about enjoying a lobster roll at Epcot, it made me want to go even more! :laughing:

[Lady Lallie]

Me neither! Everytime I thought about enjoying a lobster roll at Epcot, it made me want to go even more! :laughing:

Oh me too! I am so excited that to be able to use a snack credit for it. At least that was the case last year, the ultimate dining plan bargain! ;)

[Charleston Princess]

Oh me too! I am so excited that to be able to use a snack credit for it. At least that was the case last year, the ultimate dining plan bargain! ;)

:lmao:

[DreaGirl]

I'm also stalking Ebay for a mailbag. :laughing: I really like that style. DH already said he will NOT be carrying that in the park...we'll see about that. :laughing:

[jenjolt]

LOL :rotfl2: I'm trying to imagine my hubby carrying my Pink Pinwheel Mailbag at Disney...actually picturing my hubby at Disney is hard...although I do have the elusive picture of him at Animal Kingdom...maybe I should frame it LOL!!!!

Hmmm...maybe I will get LL a lobster roll...LOL I'm all about the cheese soup in Canada LOL

[Lady Lallie]

:lmao:Hehehe.

I'm also stalking Ebay for a mailbag. :laughing: I really like that style. DH already said he will NOT be carrying that in the park...we'll see about that. :laughing:Just ask him to hold it for a second and then don't take it back. That is what I do! :lmao:

LOL :rotfl2: I'm trying to imagine my hubby carrying my Pink Pinwheel Mailbag at Disney...actually picturing my hubby at Disney is hard...although I do have the elusive picture of him at Animal Kingdom...maybe I should frame it LOL!!!!

Hmmm...maybe I will get LL a lobster roll...LOL I'm all about the cheese soup in Canada LOLI think Phillip would look adorable with your pink pinwheel bag! :laughing:

[Lady Lallie]

I have finally come up with a countdown for this PTR. Yay!

I am going to highlight some of my favorite Disney characters!! :yay:

Now I haven't decided what the countdown interval will be because I can't commit to 80 days of Character postings but I will try to keep them pretty regular, becoming more frequent the closer we get. :thumbsup2

80 Days until Disney!! That sounds so much better than 90! :rotfl:

Today's character is....

Pollyanna

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I love Pollyanna. I think she is a great Disney character. It saddens me that she is not a character you greet in the parks. She would fit in perfectly on Main Street in the Magic Kingdom.

I have two favorite parts in Pollyanna. The first one is when Pollyanna discovers the prisms, I am fascinated by prisms to this day. The second is the bazaar the town has where Pollyanna gets her doll.

I think that everyone needs a little bit of "The Glad Game" in their lives.

From Wikipedia....
Pollyanna's philosophy of life centers on what she calls "The Glad Game", an optimistic attitude she learned from her father. The game consists of finding something to be glad about in every situation. It originated in an incident one Christmas when Pollyanna, who was hoping for a doll in the missionary barrel, found only a pair of crutches inside. Making the game up on the spot, Pollyanna's father taught her to look at the good side of things—in this case, to be glad about the crutches because "we don't need 'em!".

What are YOU glad about? ;)

[princess&her4princes]

LL,
Love the new countdown idea!!! Cute!:goodvibes I'm glad for great DIS friends!! Thanks for asking!!!;) And I agree, Pollyanna would make a great addition to MK main street!!!

[IluvXU]

I like it LL. The character game! Pollyanna is on reserve for us at the Library... we watched Swiss Family last night, so that is our next movie night choice (not sure if the boys will enjoy)...

[Charleston Princess]

Oh, what a great idea, LL! I love Pollyanna and the prisms part of the movie! I have a feeling I am going to want to re-watch all sorts of movies with your countdown! :thumbsup2

[MomofCKJ]

She would be great on Main Street, you are right! :thumbsup2


Allyson

[Roxychica7]

I guess you ended up watching Pollyanna before bed last night? :goodvibes
I grew up on all those old movies, I LOVE the original Parent Trap too...I love the whole Bazaar scene in general! I wish Disney prices were still like that, pennys for corn, and watermelon and those CAKES always look delicious!! :rotfl:

The end always gets me teary too, when all the people are downstairs greeting her since she made them all happy and they try and return the favor. Plus, they're headed to Baltimore and gotta root for my hometown :thumbsup2

[Tnkrbelle565]

Oh Pollyana!!! I do love you! And I'm glad that it's sunny out today :thumbsup2

[Jennifer48]

LL! You and I are very similar all the time. I :love::lovestruc Pollyanna!! Ever since I saw that movie on the Disney Channel back in the day I was hooked. I love Hailey Mills too in all her movies, even when she did Saved by the Bell! :rotfl:

I am glad that I have found my soul mate and we are getting married in less than 2 months! :goodvibes:lovestruc:cloud9:

Btw, I totally went out and bought the purple punch VB mailbag AND one of the weekender bags. You enabler you!! :hug:

[Happydog]

I am going to have to break down and get the mailbag style, I think.

I am going to the F&W Extavanganza October 1 -- 4! I am very excited especially after you mentioned lobster rolls! (It was you, wasn't it?) ;)

YOU won't regret it, I love mine! :cloud9:

I can't believe so many of you are going!!!! COOL!!! That is a good time! And YES, the LOBSTER ROLLS!!!! :rotfl:

[Happydog]

Me neither! Everytime I thought about enjoying a lobster roll at Epcot, it made me want to go even more! :laughing:

Oh me too! I am so excited that to be able to use a snack credit for it. At least that was the case last year, the ultimate dining plan bargain! ;)

:lmao:

My GOODNESS... Look what I started!! I hope they have them again!! :rotfl:

[NotSoEvilStepmother]

Yay for 80 days!!!! I love Pollyanna. Actually, when I was younger, I got to meet her at a Girl Scout Retreat we had. It was really cool cuz we got to watch the movie then meet her. And she talked about Walt Disney. Very cool. :lovestruc

[DreaGirl]

Yeah for 80 days! :woohoo:

Can you believe I've never seen Pollyanna? I must be living with my head in the sand. I like the Glad Game. I need to do that more as I tend to be a "glass half empty" person.

[Lady Lallie]

LL,
Love the new countdown idea!!! Cute!:goodvibes I'm glad for great DIS friends!! Thanks for asking!!!;) And I agree, Pollyanna would make a great addition to MK main street!!!She really would. I think we should start a letter writing campaign to have her included. Her and Mary Poppins could be the best of friends!

I like it LL. The character game! Pollyanna is on reserve for us at the Library... we watched Swiss Family last night, so that is our next movie night choice (not sure if the boys will enjoy)...Oh I adore Swiss Family Robinson, those are two movies that I don't own. My dad owns SFR so I sometimes borrow it from him. I watched Pollyanna last night from Netflix. Did you know the father in SFR if Haley Mills' father?

Oh, what a great idea, LL! I love Pollyanna and the prisms part of the movie! I have a feeling I am going to want to re-watch all sorts of movies with your countdown! :thumbsup2I'm glad you are all liking this idea, Marc thought it was silly. Pfffft! Everytime I see a prism I think of Pollyanna. :cloud9:

She would be great on Main Street, you are right! :thumbsup2


AllysonShe really would be! I must suggest this to Disney.

I guess you ended up watching Pollyanna before bed last night? :goodvibes
I grew up on all those old movies, I LOVE the original Parent Trap too...I love the whole Bazaar scene in general! I wish Disney prices were still like that, pennys for corn, and watermelon and those CAKES always look delicious!! :rotfl:

The end always gets me teary too, when all the people are downstairs greeting her since she made them all happy and they try and return the favor. Plus, they're headed to Baltimore and gotta root for my hometown :thumbsup2Yes I did! I didn't quite get to the bazaar scene last night so I plan to watch the rest tonight. Oh I love the ending too, I cry everytime.

Oh Pollyana!!! I do love you! And I'm glad that it's sunny out today :thumbsup2Oh I am glad about that too! No severe storms for me this afternoon!

LL! You and I are very similar all the time. I :love::lovestruc Pollyanna!! Ever since I saw that movie on the Disney Channel back in the day I was hooked. I love Hailey Mills too in all her movies, even when she did Saved by the Bell! :rotfl:

I am glad that I have found my soul mate and we are getting married in less than 2 months! :goodvibes:lovestruc:cloud9:

Btw, I totally went out and bought the purple punch VB mailbag AND one of the weekender bags. You enabler you!! :hug:
I don't remember where I first saw Pollyanna but I love to watch it. I also used to love Vault Disney on the Disney Channel late at night. I watched so many classic Disney cartoons and movies. Oh I loved Haley Mills as Miss Bliss!

Sorry for the enabling....it's a pretty bag!! :rolleyes1

YOU won't regret it, I love mine! :cloud9:

I can't believe so many of you are going!!!! COOL!!! That is a good time! And YES, the LOBSTER ROLLS!!!! :rotfl:Mmmm....lobster rolls. You wouldn't think I live in New England and can get a lobster roll anywhere I want. :laughing:

My GOODNESS... Look what I started!! I hope they have them again!! :rotfl:They better or I am coming after YOU! :laughing:

Yay for 80 days!!!! I love Pollyanna. Actually, when I was younger, I got to meet her at a Girl Scout Retreat we had. It was really cool cuz we got to watch the movie then meet her. And she talked about Walt Disney. Very cool. :lovestrucOh that is so neat!

Yeah for 80 days! :woohoo:

Can you believe I've never seen Pollyanna? I must be living with my head in the sand. I like the Glad Game. I need to do that more as I tend to be a "glass half empty" person.Go directly to the library, netflix, whatever method you use for renting movie and RENT IT. It's wonderful. Since doing this post...I have been wondering if my future daughter will dress up as Pollyanna when we got to Disney...forget those princesses. Pffft! :rotfl2:

[cjackearl]

I just went and added Pollyanna to our Netflix queue.:thumbsup2 I'm embarassed to say I've never seen it.:blush:

[MinnieNurse]

I love the new countdown. What a brilliant idea (as usual)!

I love, love, love Pollyanna. :love:

Cant wait to see what all you come up with, when you stop and think of it there are tons of characters to use. Great idea.

[jenjolt]

Great Update!! I have yet to decide what I will be doing for a countdown although I have come up with a few great ideas LOL!!!!!!!

I really love Hayley Mills and have enjoyed all her movies!! Pollyanna, Parent Trap 1 and 2, That Darn Cat, and Summer Magic...love them all!!!!!

Today I'm glad for really great friends!!!

[Happydog]

They better or I am coming after YOU! :laughing:



:eek:

Oh NO!!!!!!! :rotfl2: That made me LOL, LL, LOL. :upsidedow

AND you are right, the lobster roll value on the snack credit, the best deal at the F & W... Now, regarding your question on your last post,

What are you GLAD about, I am glad that I get to chat with you all! This has been fun! :)

And I am so thrilled that you are all going together, I think that is great! :thumbsup2

Enjoying the PTR, now I'm back to the TR !!! :laughing:

[Lady Lallie]

I just went and added Pollyanna to our Netflix queue.:thumbsup2 I'm embarassed to say I've never seen it.:blush:I think you will love it! Classic Disney!

I love the new countdown. What a brilliant idea (as usual)!

I love, love, love Pollyanna. :love:

Cant wait to see what all you come up with, when you stop and think of it there are tons of characters to use. Great idea.Thanks! I was worried you would all think it was LAME. :laughing: There are tons of characters. I'd like to try and do it everyday but that is A LOT of work. :rolleyes:

Great Update!! I have yet to decide what I will be doing for a countdown although I have come up with a few great ideas LOL!!!!!!!

I really love Hayley Mills and have enjoyed all her movies!! Pollyanna, Parent Trap 1 and 2, That Darn Cat, and Summer Magic...love them all!!!!!

Today I'm glad for really great friends!!!I adore Summer Magic, such a great movie. I haven't seen the MoonSpinners yet, she was in that one too or something like that title.

:eek:

Oh NO!!!!!!! :rotfl2: That made me LOL, LL, LOL. :upsidedow

AND you are right, the lobster roll value on the snack credit, the best deal at the F & W... Now, regarding your question on your last post,

What are you GLAD about, I am glad that I get to chat with you all! This has been fun! :)

And I am so thrilled that you are all going together, I think that is great! :thumbsup2

Enjoying the PTR, now I'm back to the TR !!! :laughing:I like this glad game! It's a lot of fun!

I dream about that lobster roll. :rolleyes1

[stace208]

I love your countdown idea! I haven't seen Pollyanna for years... I will have to get that. Netflix is gonna wonder why all of a sudden there is a run on this movie! :lmao:

[vermontgirl]

ok, I admit it....I've been lurking for a few days! Subbing and I enjoy reading your story! Sounds like you are going to have tons of fun!

Jeanette

[belle8306]

I love classic Disney movies. Pollyanna had such a good message too. I remember crying so hard at the end when she got hurt. The Parent Trap is another great Haley Mills movie.

[MaryAz]

Oh my, page 15, I really am late to the party.:sad2: I hope my status as last reports light fixture pic winner saved me a space.:love: Going back to read now.:banana:

[JPFamilyMom]

Great idea for the character countdown :thumbsup2:thumbsup2

And you started with one of my favorites too. aww the Glad Game, don't you think everything in this world would work better if heads on all the countries played the Glad game:rotfl: I'm glad my boys are asleep already and I have some DIS time, that is two for me:lmao:

Keep them coming....popcorn::

[2xcited2sleep]

Well, glory be! Where have I been and how have I missed your update? Your PTR moves so fast I miss it when I am stuck at my DIS blocking yucky place (aka work) all day. :headache:

Love the idea of counting down with characters. Perfect! Add me to the list who hasn't seen Pollyanna. :sad2: I have to update my Netflix queue in prep for this trip! But I have heard of the glad game and try to practice it as often as possible.

As Kristen and others have said, I'm glad about my DIS friends and the opportunity to share my Disney obsession! :)

80 days sounds SO much better than 90! :thumbsup2

[DisneyFaeriePrincess]

Oh I love your countdown game!! It's so different than what I've seen on other PTR! I sadly have never seen Pollyanna either. Guess I'm going to have to work on that!

[brookelizabeth]

I think that everyone needs a little bit of "The Glad Game" in their lives.

From Wikipedia....
Pollyanna's philosophy of life centers on what she calls "The Glad Game", an optimistic attitude she learned from her father. The game consists of finding something to be glad about in every situation. It originated in an incident one Christmas when Pollyanna, who was hoping for a doll in the missionary barrel, found only a pair of crutches inside. Making the game up on the spot, Pollyanna's father taught her to look at the good side of things—in this case, to be glad about the crutches because "we don't need 'em!".

What are YOU glad about? ;)

I am pretty certain I have seen Pollyanna, but so long ago I don't remember the movie. I LOVE this Glad Game. I need to implement that in my life!

I'm in the process of adding Pollyanna to my Netflix queue right now.

I'm so excited for your big DIS meet! You ladies are gonna have a blast. I wish my dates lined up! But, I'll live vicariously through the TRs. :goodvibes

[Lady Lallie]

I love your countdown idea! I haven't seen Pollyanna for years... I will have to get that. Netflix is gonna wonder why all of a sudden there is a run on this movie! :lmao::rotfl: Netflix can thank me for that!

ok, I admit it....I've been lurking for a few days! Subbing and I enjoy reading your story! Sounds like you are going to have tons of fun!

JeanetteThanks for de-lurking! I think this trip is going to be lots of fun, I really can't wait!

I love classic Disney movies. Pollyanna had such a good message too. I remember crying so hard at the end when she got hurt. The Parent Trap is another great Haley Mills movie.Oh yes, I love The Parent Trap too. I have to admit that I like the Lindsay Lohan version too, it's a very good remake but I still love the original.

Oh my, page 15, I really am late to the party.:sad2: I hope my status as last reports light fixture pic winner saved me a space.:love: Going back to read now.:banana:Of course!! There will be another contest for this PTR too! :laughing: Happy to have you here! :goodvibes

Great idea for the character countdown :thumbsup2:thumbsup2

And you started with one of my favorites too. aww the Glad Game, don't you think everything in this world would work better if heads on all the countries played the Glad game:rotfl: I'm glad my boys are asleep already and I have some DIS time, that is two for me:lmao:

Keep them coming....popcorn::Really, everyone should play the Glad Game. I have been playing it with myself over the last few days. It's fun!

Well, glory be! Where have I been and how have I missed your update? Your PTR moves so fast I miss it when I am stuck at my DIS blocking yucky place (aka work) all day. :headache:

Love the idea of counting down with characters. Perfect! Add me to the list who hasn't seen Pollyanna. :sad2: I have to update my Netflix queue in prep for this trip! But I have heard of the glad game and try to practice it as often as possible.

As Kristen and others have said, I'm glad about my DIS friends and the opportunity to share my Disney obsession! :)

80 days sounds SO much better than 90! :thumbsup2Pffft to work getting in the way of your DISing! :headache:

Yes, update that Netflix queue!

I'm glad about my DIS friends too!! :goodvibes

Oh I love your countdown game!! It's so different than what I've seen on other PTR! I sadly have never seen Pollyanna either. Guess I'm going to have to work on that!Thanks! I like having some sort of countdown!

I am pretty certain I have seen Pollyanna, but so long ago I don't remember the movie. I LOVE this Glad Game. I need to implement that in my life!

I'm in the process of adding Pollyanna to my Netflix queue right now.

I'm so excited for your big DIS meet! You ladies are gonna have a blast. I wish my dates lined up! But, I'll live vicariously through the TRs. :goodvibesI can't wait to meet up with everyone, it's going to be great. I think there will be some great TR fodder with all of these meets! :rotfl2:

[If U Had Wings]

I can't remember when I've seen Pollyanna! I really miss the days before every station on tv was a network with set programing. I loved that you could wile away an afternoon just watching blocks of old movies. I always loved when they'd do old Disney movies.

[Lady Lallie]

I can't remember when I've seen Pollyanna! I really miss the days before every station on tv was a network with set programing. I loved that you could wile away an afternoon just watching blocks of old movies. I always loved when they'd do old Disney movies.

The Hallmark channel shows quite a few of the older Disney movies on Saturday mornings. I haven't seen Pollyanna on there in awhile though.

[Lady Lallie]

Now...don't get used to characters everyday! I wanted to put one up today though as I am bored at work.

Merlin

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Character Concept Art.

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Merlin has always been one of my favorites. The Sword in the Stone is one of those few "kid" movies that my Dad actually liked to watch with us. A few others were Swiss Family Robinson, Flight of the Navigator and The Journey of Natty Gann. I have fond memories of curling up in my Dad's lap watching Merlin and Wart's adventures.

Merlin is another one of those characters that I wish I could meet at WDW. He used to do meet and greets and The Sword Ceremony back in the day but that has been discontinued for sometime.

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Picture from Allears.net

Merlin is on my dream list of Disney characters to meet!

Random Movie Facts:
*Character designer Bill Peet gave Merlin Walt Disney's nose.
*The first Disney animated feature with songs by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman.

I've been working on lists...are you surprised? :laughing: I've made one for each park, resort and even MNSSHP. Today I am going to share Magic Kingdom.

Magic Kingdom Not Miss List:
*Hall of Presidents.
I watched a clip on YouTube of President Obama filming his speech with the imagineers, it is so neat how they do that! I really can't wait to see the new show.
*Haunted Mansion.
*Pirates of the Caribbean.
*Carousel of Progress.
*Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse.
I haven't done this in years and years, probably since I was 13. I want to take pictures from the Treehouse.
*Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
I braved this last trip and even though I was scared, it was fun. I want to go again!
*Peter Pan's Flight.
*It's A Small World.
*Winne the Pooh.
*Dumbo.
I have to ride this again. I want to ride both at night and during the day.
*Mickey's Philharmagic.
My favorite 3D Movie on property!
*Afternoon Parade
I have never seen this. Has this changed with the Celebration theme? I am pretty sure it's not the same as the Move it Shake it parade. I don't know, I am little confused about all of that.
*Spectromagic if it is showing.
I don't think it will be, I am still holding out hope though.
*Aladdin's Magic Carpets.
*Blurry Dumbo Photo.
I will get this done! I will not miss trying again.

[MRYPPNS]

I think I read that Merlin does a meet n greet at MNSSHP (at least he did in in years past) cross my fingers for you!

[Lady Lallie]

I think I read that Merlin does a meet n greet at MNSSHP (at least he did in in years past) cross my fingers for you!

I searched all over the place for him last year. We even asked multiple CM's if he was going to be out. I couldn't find him. I still have my fingers crossed though because I went to the first party of the season last year, maybe he will be out at a later one. :worship:

[Charleston Princess]

I love how you are choosing the non-traditional characters! Merlin is so funny in The Sword in the Stone -- I would love for you to be able to meet him! That would be such a magical moment for you! :goodvibes

[If U Had Wings]

I love Merlin! I'm a huge fan of the book "The Once and Future King" that the Sword in the Stone was based on. The musical Camelot was also based on it too. I can't even count how many times I've read it. I definitely recomend it for a good read. I love the wizards duel with Mad Madam Mim. One of my favorite scenes in any Disney cartoon!

[MegansMom]

Hey LL---love your list of characters!!!! SO much fun!!!

I would love to see a picture of the inside of the mailbag if you can do that!!!! TIA!!!

[JPFamilyMom]

Were you inside my head last night?;) Kid you not I was going to type how about Sword in the Stone :wizard:when I was commenting on Pollyanna last night. but I don't have a favorite character in that movie, just fond memories watching it:) And I too watched flight of the navigator much growing up. I got the "best of both worlds":lmao: because I had a brother and all my cousins were boys so we all watched all the girl movies and boy movies, where we avoid princess movies in our home now:confused3 (when DH is home), though my 4 yo is in love with the little mermaid:ssst: don't tell my DH.
Can't wait to see whats next popcorn::
Love your lists, I'm an avid list maker too

[Happydog]

Great list! :thumbsup2

I will tell you the Hall of President's was AWESOME! I had never been, they opened it while we were there so it was very special!

NEAT -- even my boys were engaged.

[DreaGirl]

Great list! What about Buzz? I'm making a list today for MK.

You are going to spoil us with your character countdown and then we are going to bug you to post them everyday. :laughing:

[Tnkrbelle565]

Merlin meets during MNSSHP??? Wow, I haven't seen him at Disney since HS (which was a LONG time ago :lmao:)

[Lady Lallie]

I love how you are choosing the non-traditional characters! Merlin is so funny in The Sword in the Stone -- I would love for you to be able to meet him! That would be such a magical moment for you! :goodvibesI'm reliving my childhood with the characters that I grew up with. :lmao: I already have my next two in mind so you might get two more characters this weekend!

I love Merlin! I'm a huge fan of the book "The Once and Future King" that the Sword in the Stone was based on. The musical Camelot was also based on it too. I can't even count how many times I've read it. I definitely recomend it for a good read. I love the wizards duel with Mad Madam Mim. One of my favorite scenes in any Disney cartoon!I will have to put that book on my reading list. I have so many books right now just waiting to be read. I hope do some reading thsi weekend so I can catch up!

I love Madame Mim. She is a great character and their duel is great animation!

Hey LL---love your list of characters!!!! SO much fun!!!

I would love to see a picture of the inside of the mailbag if you can do that!!!! TIA!!!I will try to get that to you this weekend! I have had a really busy week!

Were you inside my head last night?;) Kid you not I was going to type how about Sword in the Stone :wizard:when I was commenting on Pollyanna last night. but I don't have a favorite character in that movie, just fond memories watching it:) And I too watched flight of the navigator much growing up. I got the "best of both worlds":lmao: because I had a brother and all my cousins were boys so we all watched all the girl movies and boy movies, where we avoid princess movies in our home now:confused3 (when DH is home), though my 4 yo is in love with the little mermaid:ssst: don't tell my DH.
Can't wait to see whats next popcorn::
Love your lists, I'm an avid list maker too:lmao: Too funny! That you were thinking Sword in the Stone too!

I find it hilarious that your little boy loves the little mermaid! Too cute.

Great list! :thumbsup2

I will tell you the Hall of President's was AWESOME! I had never been, they opened it while we were there so it was very special!

NEAT -- even my boys were engaged.I really can't wait. It sounds amazing.

Great list! What about Buzz? I'm making a list today for MK.

You are going to spoil us with your character countdown and then we are going to bug you to post them everyday. :laughing:I don't really like Buzz. I think it's because I first rode it after TSM and it just wasn't my thing....:confused3

Merlin meets during MNSSHP??? Wow, I haven't seen him at Disney since HS (which was a LONG time ago :lmao:)I really hope to see him!!! :worship:

[meeko_33785]

Enjoying your Character Delights. I haven't seen Polyana or Sword in the Stone in years. Ahh... memories.

Your MK list looks good. The new Hall of Presidents does look interesting, doesn't it?

[jordanyosh]

Did I know you had a PTR?

[belle8306]

Merlin would be very cool to meet! I hope that happens for you someday. I love the lists! The afternoon parade is different than the Move It, Shake It, Celebrate It. I didn't get to see the parade last time but I did get to see some of the floats during the Keys to the Kingdom tour we went on.

[DisneyFaeriePrincess]

Oooo Sword in the Stone is on our list of disney movies to watch before we go!! I love Merlin, he's a great character! I feel lucky, I got to meet him on one of our trips!! Hmmm I wonder where that picture is?

[jenjolt]

I love the Sword in the Stone and I love your countdowns!! Thanks to you, I have been inspired to come up with my own countdown idea!!! so THANK YOU!!!!

I really hope you will be able to find Merlin at MNSSHP that would be the icing on the cake!!!

[princess&her4princes]

Loooove Merlin!!! I forgot about him! Great update!!!!!:thumbsup2 Love your countdowns!!:lovestruc

[brookelizabeth]

The Sword in the Stone deal would be so NEAT! Why oh why did they discontinue that?! I hope he comes out during MNSSHP for you. And I look forward to your blurry Dumbo shot - you have such a great eye for photography, I already know it's gonna be a stunner. :thumbsup2


I can't wait to meet up with everyone, it's going to be great. I think there will be some great TR fodder with all of these meets! :rotfl2:

Oh ya!!!!!!!!!!

[Mickey_Mom]

OK I've missed something. Besides the obvious, what exactly is a blurry Dumbo shot?

[cjackearl]

Ok girl, my Netflix queue is filling up fast because of you and your countdown.:rotfl: I have seen The Sword and the Stone, but the kiddos haven't so on it goes.:thumbsup2