5 Days, 4 Parks, 3 DIS-meets, 2 ADR’s, and 1 Solo DISer! Done! Finished! Completed!!

[MRYPPNS]

5 Days, 4 Parks, 3 DIS-meets, 2 ADR’s, and 1 Solo DISer!

The TR has started at the end of the PTR...links are in Post #2
There isn’t much time before my next trip to WDW so this PTR will roll out the good stuff pretty fast. Besides my touring plans, I’ll be writing mostly on my random Disney vacation thoughts and such. So check back often over the next 2 ½ weeks!

If you want to know more about me and my family and the story about how I fainted on the plane last year going to Orlando the link is in my siggie.

Who: Me (Heidi) solo!
When: Wednesday 9/30 to Sunday 10/4
Where: All Star Music Resort
Why: to Celebrate Me!

When I picked my travel dates I had no idea that so many of my DIS friends were going to be in the World the same time as me. It’s such a bonus that I never expected when I decided that I need a vacation.

Disney is asking all their guests about what they are celebrating. I’m celebrating Me! My life has changed a lot in the past 5 years…and for 5 days in Disney I’m going to be Heidi. Not wife, not Mommy, but Heidi. I love my husband and kids will all my heart but I’m excited to find my lost magic.

[MRYPPNS]

There are no links for the PTR entries....just look for the big blue font thru the first 9 pages or so.

TR Update Links

I'm back 10/7/09 Post # 287 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33867570&postcount=287)
Day 1: Plane Time 10/9 Post # 305 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33887817&postcount=305)
Day 1:All Star Music 10/10 Post #323 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33903657&postcount=323)
Day 1; Epcot here I come! 10/12 Post #338 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33922079&postcount=338)
Day 1: Festival Center 10/15Post # 360 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33962377&postcount=360)
Day 1: World Showcase 10/20 Post #379 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34021439&postcount=379)
Day 1: Epcot Evening 10/25 Post # 396 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34070789&postcount=396)
Day 2: DTD Shopping 10/30 Post #415 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34143923&postcount=415)
Day 2: MK before the party 11/2 Post #444 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34180202&postcount=444)
More
MK pre-party 11/7 Post # 462 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34243832&postcount=462)
Day 2: A DIS Meet and IASW pic 11/15 Post #493 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34343506&postcount=493)
Day 2: ToonTown Touring 11/22 Post #507 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34434153&postcount=507)
Day 2:More DIS meets and MNSSHP Parade pictures 12/15 Post #525 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34672364&postcount=525)
The 2nd half of the the post above 12/15 Post # 526 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34672376&postcount=526)
Day 3: AK 1/4/10 Post#547 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34867505&postcount=547)
Day 3: Gorillas & Lunch 1/8/10 Post# 567 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34927135&postcount=567)
Day 3: Dinoland 1/18/2010 Post # 588 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=35062109&postcount=588)
Day 3: An hour in Asia 1/20/2010 Post #602 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=35087532&postcount=602)
Day 3: Safari 1/26/10 Post # 614 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=35168620&postcount=614)
I'm not Dead 3/8/10 Post #360 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=35744525&postcount=630)
Day 3: An Evening in World Showcase 3/9/10 Post #642 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=35757949&postcount=642)
Day 4: Hello Hollywood! 3/12/10 Post #658 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=35808394&postcount=658)
Day 4: Morning in DHS 3/14/10 Post # 668 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=35822326&postcount=668)
Day 4: DHS Walk and Lunch 3/17/10 Post # 677 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=35868585&postcount=677)
Day 4: The Show(s) Must Go On 3/21/10 Post # 690 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=35915594&postcount=690)
Day 4: MK Evening 3/24/10 Post # 702 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=35960867&postcount=702)
More MK pictures 3/24/10 Post #703 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=35960911&postcount=703)
Day 4: More Random pictures from MK 3/29/10 Post #718 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=36033422&postcount=718)
Day 5: Last Morning 4/5/10 Post #741 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=36123885&postcount=741)
Day 5: The 3B's 4/6/10 Post #754 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=36138883&postcount=754)
Shopping Time! 4/11/10 Post #764 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=36211699&postcount=764)
Final Post 4/14/10 Post # 783 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=36252542&postcount=783)

[Lady Lallie]

WOO HOO! I am so glad you are doing a PTR/TR. :yay:

[jenjolt]

WOOT!! I'm so excited!! Bring on the PTR/TR!!! Going to be a great trip!!!

[mrsksomeday]

Well I am so happy I stumbled upon this!! It is great that you get to go solo. I am just sad I didn't get to meet you last year or this year :sad1:, hopefully someday!

[TarzansKat]

DUDE!!!! I want to celebrate Heidi!!!!

Perhaps I can start with the drink I owe you. :goodvibes I think it's a wonderful thing to celebrate, just being you. Good for you! HALA KAHIKI! :thumbsup2

[PracPerfPatricia]

Hello...:wave:

I am subbing on-so excited to get in early...

1. I love your title-and can't wait to see how you do it...

2. I also love Mary Poppins-almost as much as I love AiW &

3. I love that you are going solo to "celebrate you"...:thumbsup2


popcorn::

[maroo]

I'm in! :)

[justplaingoofy]

Sounds like this may be a little like "how stella got her groove back"....
I'm hooked..loved your past trip report :woohoo: You'll find the magic!:cheer2:

[MaryAz]

Whooo Hooo-first page! Can't wait to follow along. Think it is great you are doing a solo trip-hope to do one myself someday!

[Charleston Princess]

I'm here and ready to help you find your lost magic! :wizard:

[MRYPPNS]

I just added Goofy's Barnstormer ride to my touring plans. Got to ride it before it's changed!! and get plenty of pictures too.

[KathyRN137]

Why: to Celebrate Me! .... I’m excited to find my lost magic.

Yay Heidi! :cheer2:

Kathy

[MRYPPNS]

About 90 days ago I was sitting on the couch with DH.

Me: Honey I want to go away for a long weekend.
DH: OK.
Me: Alone. Without you or the kids.
DH: Oh. ok.
Me: To Florida. To go to Disney.
DH: You'll be safe there. When do you want to go?
Me: First weekend in October.

Then I started crying. It was hard for me to ask my DH to take over all my responsiblities with the baby (4 mo. old) and a 2 yr old so I could go to Disney.


Just so you don't get the wrong impression from my crying....DH has been supportive of me going from the first minute of me letting him know that I wanted to go.

[Maddie2]

Not wife, not Mommy, but Heidi. I love my husband and kids will all my heart but I’m excited to find my lost magic.


I SO get this! Your vacation sounds like a dream trip! Have fun rediscovering you!!! Can't wait to read more! princess:

[Charleston Princess]

Oh, Heidi -- I so understand the tears and the mommy guilt -- I have been battling a pretty big dose of it this past week -- but we need "me" time, too -- it makes us better moms when we come back! :hug:

[jenjolt]

Awww Heidi!!!!! :hug: There is no doubt that you adore your family!!!! I have to agree with Jackie though you need that "me" time!!! I really enjoy my trips to Disney (DH enjoys me not dragging him LOL) and I always come back refreshed ready to face the world and appreciate my family even more!!! I really am so excited for this time for you!!!!! I can't wait to share in some of the Finding the Magic with you!!!:wizard:

[TarzansKat]

I totally hear you. When I went away with Tink, it was definitely hard, but it was so worth it. I'm a firm believer in relaxing away time, and every mother needs it. Heck, even during the week I try to take an hour for myself if I can just to destress. That's probably one of the reasons I like going to the gym and working out so much. Nobody but me to worry about!

I'm glad you decided to do this. Unselfishly because I'm happy for you and selfishly because I get to meet you! :thumbsup2

[MRYPPNS]

Hi Everyone!!! Thanks for joining in and posting your wonderful comments, especialy the ones that let me know you "got it" about why I'm going solo. I've decided that I just don't have enough time to reply to each of you every day (at least durning the PTR). I hope you will still post comments as I read them ALL. And of course if you post a question I'll try to answer it.

You might have notice that I'm posting in a different style....not a big post about a certain subject. I'm sort of doing it in Twitter style- quick little posts thru out the day. So you might have to scroll thru the whole thing to find them.....

PS. My spelling and gammar are not any better this time around...you've been warned ;)

[Lady Lallie]

Even not having kids, I totally get the need for solo time. When I first approached Marc about going solo I felt bad because we had such a great time on our last trip but everyone needs things to themselves sometimes. :thumbsup2

[MRYPPNS]

Souvenir List

Something for DH (t-shirt ?)
Soft figures for Liam & Danica
Coffee mug
Antenna toppers
Bolt stuff
Oso stuff
Book for Liam's room (?)
Mr. Potato Head parts (see additional list)
Something for Riley (my dog)
Rice bowls for the kids
Bowls/plates from Japan
Teapot for Danica
Mickey Ears
Tooth brush holder


Don't think that's all I'm buying :lmao: That's just the stuff I don't want to forget about.

Oh and I inventoried my Mr. Potato Head parts on Saturday. Figured out what body parts and such that I'm missing. I can't wait to stuff that box full!!

[LISAMWDW]

Joining in!

[Charleston Princess]

You know I am all about the souvenir shopping lists! That is one of the few things I managed to do this weekend! I may end up forgetting toothpaste or my pajamas, but I will have my souvie list! :lmao:

[TarzansKat]

I :worship::worship::worship: to your Mr. Potato Head box stuffin' prowess. Seriously, I need to take lessons from you. I remember that from your last report. :thumbsup2

[Lady Lallie]

What is Oso stuff? :confused3

[jenjolt]

I totally have decided it is time for me to invest in a Mr. Potato Head...which means I'm going to go to Wally World and buy one and then I'm going to buy me an entire box of parts at DTD! I just might have to have you come and help me fill the box...I hear you are a pro at it LOL!!!!

Love your souvenir list...I think it might have inspired me to post one of my own LOL! :rotfl2:

[MRYPPNS]

What is Oso stuff? :confused3

Special Agent Oso. He's a cartoon bear with his own pre-school show on the Disney Channel. He's voiced by Sean Astin. Liam loves that show.

Jen the trick to the Mr P stuff is to fill every nook --filling bigger pieces with littler pieces. They also have a huge plastic container that you can fill for about $45. The box is like $20.

[jenjolt]

Special Agent Oso. He's a cartoon bear with his own pre-school show on the Disney Channel. He's voiced by Sean Astin. Liam loves that show.

Jen the trick to the Mr P stuff is to fill every nook --filling bigger pieces with littler pieces. They also have a huge plastic container that you can fill for about $45. The box is like $20.

:thumbsup2:thumbsup2 Thanks for the tip Heidi!! I'm going to look forward to getting me some of those pieces and having my Mr. Potato Head in my classroom to roate through the different faces of Disney LOL!!!

[Lady Lallie]

Special Agent Oso. He's a cartoon bear with his own pre-school show on the Disney Channel. He's voiced by Sean Astin. Liam loves that show.

Jen the trick to the Mr P stuff is to fill every nook --filling bigger pieces with littler pieces. They also have a huge plastic container that you can fill for about $45. The box is like $20.

Oh I love Sean Astin!

[MRYPPNS]

It's afternoons like the one I had to today that help to go to Disney guilt free! UGH. I'm off to watch the Patriots on MNF. I'll try (again) to post my first day touring plans during half time.

[jenjolt]

It's afternoons like the one I had to today that help to go to Disney guilt free! UGH. I'm off to watch the Patriots on MNF. I'll try (again) to post my first day touring plans during half time.

Your day was that good uh!!!! I felt like I had one of those days today too...but its really only my 6th period...but I can't wait to be in Disney!!

Enjoy your game tonight!

[Charleston Princess]

It's afternoons like the one I had to today that help to go to Disney guilt free! UGH. I'm off to watch the Patriots on MNF. I'll try (again) to post my first day touring plans during half time.

Your day was that good uh!!!! I felt like I had one of those days today too...but its really only my 6th period...but I can't wait to be in Disney!!

Enjoy your game tonight!

I had one of those days, too (and it wasn't my students). At 10:15 this morning I turned to my co-worker and said, "In 17 days I will be on my way to my happy place." I told myself that a lot today!

[brookelizabeth]

I'm in!!

It's WONDERFUL that your DH has been so supportive of you taking a solo trip! He "gets it" too, I bet. :goodvibes I like your quick post style, it's fun to scroll through and have a quick blast of an update. Your shopping list looks great-I was amazed reading your last TR at how much gear you purchased, but looks like thats just your thing, eh? :laughing: I look forward to finding out if you find Oso stuff. I didn't see any, but we aren't big shoppers...

I haven't read the "official" plan releases for Fantasyland. The link is up on my computer, but I'm behind in my Disney news. I'm thinkin' it'll make a great "brain break" during work today at some point...::yes:: I didn't realize they were going to change Barnstormer!

[MRYPPNS]

So I was chatting with TK on Sunday...yes actually chatting on the phone....and it got me even more excited for my trip. And I stayed up until midnight finishing the updates to my touring plans. I'll post the first section when Liam goes down for his nap today.

Brook: I'll take pictures if I find any Oso stuff.

[jenjolt]

So I was chatting with TK on Sunday...yes actually chatting on the phone....and it got me even more excited for my trip. And I stayed up until midnight finishing the updates to my touring plans. I'll post the first section when Liam goes down for his nap today.

Brook: I'll take pictures if I find any Oso stuff.

Woot!! Can't wait to see your touring plans Heidi!! Don't you just love chatting on the phone like old friends LOL!!! It's so much fun! I can't wait to meet you all!!!

[TarzansKat]

Glad to hear our conversation was inspiring! I felt the same way.

Can't wait to read your touring plans. :thumbsup2

[MRYPPNS]

You my friends are getting actual scans of my touring plans. I did them in Publisher so I just can't copy and paste. I'll print each one out on heavy paper and Disneyify them with stickers (just like a 12 yo girl!). There is one for each section of my day...I'll be park hopping a lot so it made the most sense to do them this way. In the upper right corner is the 1-3 things that are must do's for me....anything else I get done that day is frosting on the cupcake of life.

The touring plan part is a guideline....I might do more than there is listed or I might do less....I might get out my red pen and change the whole dang thing. (by the way....I don't say dang in real life...just here for you and your 5 year old that might be reading along). I need a baseline plan in case I get overwhelmed and freeze up like Nichole Kidman's forehead.

The Food section is just ideas, it's not that I have to eat everything that's listed...remember that when I post section 4A! But you all like food porn so I may have to eat a lot so I can take pictures for you. Plus I'm there for Food & Wine Fest...it would be a shame if I didn't give that a better try this trip.

The Notes section is just misc. stuff that I don't want to forget or that will help make touring decisions.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/MRYPPNS/Disney%202009/PTR/1A.jpg

Ok you can stop laughing now over the fact that I scheduled a bathroom break, there are no bathrooms on the ME buses. Speaking of ME, I had to call twice to get the correct flight info listed and I still don't have my luggage tags. And when I asked the CM how many tags I was getting...she said 2....we'll see if that's correct.

All Star Music. Not high on my places to stay. I've stayed there before -pre DH. But it was cheap and Movies was sold out for regular rooms. In fact I think all the values are booked solid while I'm there. And get this...I'm going to do online resort check-in and just take whatever room they give me. My DH doesn't believe me. I'm the Queen of having them change our room. Now if the room isn't clean or something doesnt work....then all bets are off.

Oh and I hope not to faint on the plane this time. I think I'll download a movie or tv show(s) to my iPod so I can concentrate on that during the flight.

[TarzansKat]

I'm seriously debating asking you to call me when you get in. I want to make sure you didn't pass out on the plane and you arrive safely.

See what one phone call with me does, brings out all that mother instinct...will Heidi be okay, should I check on her, I need to make sure she gets in okay.

And I'm :lmao: over the fact that you scheduled a bathroom break, but also not, because it's the first thing my family does when we get off the plane. :thumbsup2

[MRYPPNS]

I'm seriously debating asking you to call me when you get in. I want to make sure you didn't pass out on the plane and you arrive safely.

See what one phone call with me does, brings out all that mother instinct...will Heidi be okay, should I check on her, I need to make sure she gets in okay.

And I'm :lmao: over the fact that you scheduled a bathroom break, but also not, because it's the first thing my family does when we get off the plane. :thumbsup2

Can I at least call my DH first? :lmao:

[MRYPPNS]

Jackie:
Pick one of these classic Disney movies that you like the best-

Alice in Wonderland
Pinocchio
Snow White

And no, I'm not going to tell you why.

[mrsksomeday]

Ok you can stop laughing now over the fact that I scheduled a bathroom break, there are no bathrooms on the ME buses.

I thought the bathroom break notation was cute, but there are bathrooms on the ME busses, at least the ones with a wheelchair lift have one because it is in the way when Bill backs off the lift and into the bus. I don't think I would ever use it though ewww.

Your plans look great!! You are a super planner, I love seeing the actual plans, I can't wait to read more.

[jenjolt]

Heidi...I love your itinerary cards!!!!! Yes you must arrive very safely to Orlando!!!!

I love how you have planned your time and how organized you are!!! I can't wait to see the rest of your cards, I am definitely going to borrow some ideas if that is okay with you!!!!!!

[MRYPPNS]

I thought the bathroom break notation was cute, but there are bathrooms on the ME busses, at least the ones with a wheelchair lift have one because it is in the way when Bill backs off the lift and into the bus. I don't think I would ever use it though ewww.

Your plans look great!! You are a super planner, I love seeing the actual plans, I can't wait to read more.

I'm going to forget that you ever told me that there might be a bathroom on board....yuck. People traveling all day + bus bathroom = GROSS.


Heidi...I love your itinerary cards!!!!! Yes you must arrive very safely to Orlando!!!!

I love how you have planned your time and how organized you are!!! I can't wait to see the rest of your cards, I am definitely going to borrow some ideas if that is okay with you!!!!!!

Borrow away! Oh and you and Paula have to figure out when you are meeting Jackie for Henna and Beaches & Cream.....I'm afraid her OCD is kicking in big time (ok maybe it's MY ocd that is flaring up :rolleyes1)

[mrsksomeday]

I'm going to forget that you ever told me that there might be a bathroom on board....yuck. People traveling all day + bus bathroom = GROSS.



I have never seen anyone ever use it on our six Disney trips. We love the Magical Express even if we are sitting back by the bathroom. Just sit in front if you are worried, easier to take a pic of the WDW sign too :thumbsup2.

[Lady Lallie]

I predict Jackie is going to pick Alice in Wonderland. :lmao: Am I right, Jackie?

I love your touring plans! I like having all those little details written out.

I laughed out loud TWICE during your update.

Once at the frosting of the cupcake of life. I am going to have to steal that one. I really like it.

And the second time at Nicole Kidman's forehead.

Marc is now looking at me funny. :laughing:

[Charleston Princess]

Dang it (I don't say that in real life either so we should get along wonderfully :laughing:) -- LL beat me to it (she knows me too well ;)). Yes, I would pick Alice in Wonderland. :lmao:

Love the format of your touring plans -- can't wait to see what your plans look like for the rest of the trip.

[MRYPPNS]

I have never seen anyone ever use it on our six Disney trips. We love the Magical Express even if we are sitting back by the bathroom. Just sit in front if you are worried, easier to take a pic of the WDW sign too :thumbsup2.


I have no intentions of sitting in the back....I have to beat everyone else on the bus to the check-in counter :cool1:

I predict Jackie is going to pick Alice in Wonderland. :lmao: Am I right, Jackie?

I love your touring plans! I like having all those little details written out.

I laughed out loud TWICE during your update.

Once at the frosting of the cupcake of life. I am going to have to steal that one. I really like it.

And the second time at Nicole Kidman's forehead.

Marc is now looking at me funny. :laughing:

Happy to make you laugh!

Dang it (I don't say that in real life either so we should get along wonderfully :laughing:) -- LL beat me to it (she knows me too well ;)). Yes, I would pick Alice in Wonderland. :lmao:

Love the format of your touring plans -- can't wait to see what your plans look like for the rest of the trip.

I was pretty sure you'd say Alice :wizard: Now I can finish my project that I've been doing today. :rolleyes1

I'll post another touring plan tonight.

[jenjolt]

I'm going to forget that you ever told me that there might be a bathroom on board....yuck. People traveling all day + bus bathroom = GROSS.




Borrow away! Oh and you and Paula have to figure out when you are meeting Jackie for Henna and Beaches & Cream.....I'm afraid her OCD is kicking in big time (ok maybe it's MY ocd that is flaring up :rolleyes1)

Okay just for you I PM'd Jackie to find out when she wants to meet up!! I'll let you know as soon as I know LOL!!!!!

[Charleston Princess]

I just PMed her back. :lmao:

[MRYPPNS]

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/MRYPPNS/Disney%202009/PTR/1B.jpg

I'm trying to make the most of my arrival day so it's off to Epcot after I check-in at the resort.

There are lots of F&W booths in the area of Mexico that I'm interested in so that will be dinner.

I'm not planning on watching Illuminations this night but I'll keep going to attractions/countries right thru it. And it's possible that I get my first DIS-Meet with jenjolt, Iluvcrush and 2excited2sleep this night. Unless I ditch Epcot for DHS to get my TSM ride on. It's gonna be so nice to change plans within minutes of wanting to!

[jenjolt]

WOW you are so organized!! :worship::worship:You know where the booths you want to eat are??? That is amazing!! I figured I would just wander around now I'm thinking I need to learn up on my booths!! I am so failing at knowing about Food and Wine Festival LOL!!!!

What is this about a National Treasures Exhibit...can you expand on this?? This sounds very very interesting to me!!!

I do hope we can meet up just to say hi, however I also know the appeal of TSM and a park at night is always a lot of fun!!!!!!

[MRYPPNS]

WOW you are so organized!! :worship::worship:You know where the booths you want to eat are??? That is amazing!! I figured I would just wander around now I'm thinking I need to learn up on my booths!! I am so failing at knowing about Food and Wine Festival LOL!!!!

What is this about a National Treasures Exhibit...can you expand on this?? This sounds very very interesting to me!!!

I do hope we can meet up just to say hi, however I also know the appeal of TSM and a park at night is always a lot of fun!!!!!!

I have last year's map of the food and wine booths so that helps :thumbsup2

I don't know much about the NT Exhibit except that it has different things from America's history like one of Abe Lincoln's hats. I know I have seen it in a TR....I just can't remember who's TR.

Just give me a call after your dinner that night and we can compare plans for the rest of the evening. If I'm headed to DHS I might be able to meet you all at the YC on the way.

[Lady Lallie]

Yes, I'm curious about the National Treasures exhibit is too. :thumbsup2

You are so organized! I did expanded plans like this last year and they were very very helpful!

[Charleston Princess]

I like that apple logo pin myself! Great minds! :rotfl:

[Native NYer]

Just found this! Going back to read :surfweb:

[MRYPPNS]

I like that apple logo pin myself! Great minds! :rotfl:

I knew you would like that design.

Just found this! Going back to read :surfweb:

I was wondering where you were!

[MRYPPNS]

At this time two weeks from tonight I hope to be getting some much needed sleep before my early morning flight to Orlando.

Can you believe that before this past weekend, only DH and one friend knew I was going to Disney....if you don't count all of you here on the DIS!

Got my little somethings that I can't talk about all packaged up tonight and ready for the suitcase!

And I started to gather all my bathroom stuff together, plus stuff for the first aid kit and OTC meds.

[Native NYer]

I was wondering where you were!

I don't know how I missed this! I saw it on my BB Storm at the salon, but couldn't figure out how to post (Tuesdays are salon days in my world :lmao:).

Your plans are amazing! I WISH I could be that organized. You should consider a home-based business, where you help people plan Disney vacays. I'm sure yours would be so much better than a certain Mike :rolleyes1

I think a solo trip is great. All moms should get to do that. I can't even imagine what it's like to be responsible for someone else 24 hours a day. You definitely deserve it.

I hope you're able to get the Alice teapot for your daughter. When she gets older, she can do that tea party at the GF.

Alice in Wonderland was on the table as our third grade production this year. I wish we picked it. Instead, we're doing The Wizard of Oz, which I also love, and have been trying to decide how we're going to rig the flying monkeys :scared1:

You must post pics of your Mr. Potato Head parts in a box. I think you should have a DIS tutorial.


Are you dressing up for MNSSHP?

[Native NYer]

I think you need an adult beverage list for your trip :rolleyes1

Try the Kir Royale in France and, if you're at the Coral Reef, order an Octopus Juice.

[Sarilas]

I'm here! Man I would LOVE a solo trip during F&W... that sounds heavenly!

[jenjolt]

At this time two weeks from tonight I hope to be getting some much needed sleep before my early morning flight to Orlando.

Can you believe that before this past weekend, only DH and one friend knew I was going to Disney....if you don't count all of you here on the DIS!

Got my little somethings that I can't talk about all packaged up tonight and ready for the suitcase!

And I started to gather all my bathroom stuff together, plus stuff for the first aid kit and OTC meds.

Great Minds Heidi...I did a little of the "can't talk about" organizing last night!!! YAY!!!! What great fun!!

2 weeks are going to fly by so fast and soon you'll be in Disney YAY!!!

[Charleston Princess]

I like the sound of the Kir Royales! Maybe that's what I will get for our meet on Friday night!

[jmamom]

Found my way over here - I would love to do a solo trip like you someday. Amazing to go where you want, when you want - hard to do in your average day with a baby and a toddler. Looking forward to hearing what else you have planned!:goodvibes

[MRYPPNS]

In 2 weeks at this time my tray will be in the unlocked and down position :thumbsup2

[LISAMWDW]

Love the itineary!!!!

[MRYPPNS]

Your plans are amazing! I WISH I could be that organized. You should consider a home-based business, where you help people plan Disney vacays. I'm sure yours would be so much better than a certain Mike :rolleyes1

Are you dressing up for MNSSHP?

Have you been talking with my DH? He keeps telling me the same thing about planning Disney vacations for people. Funny thing is that I have a BS degree in Tourism (think Economics based) and everyone always thought that I was a travel agent :confused3

No real costume for MNSSHP....maybe a t-shirt that I buy there and some Halloweeny mouse ears.

I'm here! Man I would LOVE a solo trip during F&W... that sounds heavenly!

At the very least you should go with all your girlfriends that I see Fab pictures of on Facebook!

I like the sound of the Kir Royales! Maybe that's what I will get for our meet on Friday night!

Will the Kir be before or after the grey goose slushie?

Found my way over here - I would love to do a solo trip like you someday. Amazing to go where you want, when you want - hard to do in your average day with a baby and a toddler. Looking forward to hearing what else you have planned!:goodvibes

Arent' you going to be there when I am? Look for me!!

[Sarilas]

At the very least you should go with all your girlfriends that I see Fab pictures of on Facebook!




Oh I don't know about that; we'd never leave the cocktail lounges if I took them! :rotfl:

[MRYPPNS]

The first part of day 2 is all about the shopping. In real life I don't shop much. But put me in Disney and I go wild.

When you see the word "Foundation" in the touring plan below please replace it with "The Fountain". I must have been thinking of our new addition to the house when I typed that.

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My lunch and lounge plans have changed like 3 times already....and still might when I get down there. I want to have lunch at a deluxe resort and hang out on their beach or by the pool for a few hours. But I really want to have some quiet time (read that as nap) before the MNSSHP that night and I don't want to be traveling to and fro all day, hence why I'm not meeting the ladies at the Grand Floridian for a quick meet. And just in case you were wondering there is an alternate plan to the alternate plan......it's to head over to AKL.
Didn't want you to think I was getting soft in my OCD planning ways ;)

This morning/early afternoon will be changed as needed based on how I'm feeling about shopping that day. God I love going by myself already!

[jenjolt]

Love you plans Heidi!!!! Get your shop on girl!! I know you will have a great time!!!!!!! :cool1::banana::cool1::banana:

[Lady Lallie]

I can't wait to see all of your purchases!

[DisMomAmy]

I have to come back and catch up after the kids go to bed, but I'm here!! :wave2:

[jmamom]

Sounds like a lovely morning of shopping - ALONE!:cloud9:I hit the mall last week by myself for the first time since I don't know when (DD started kindergarten this year, now I have WAY too much time on my hands). It was so nice to wander into whatever store I wanted. And that was just the mall, nevermind Downtown Disney. You'll have so much fun!
Yes, I will be there the same time as you, and I will be keeping my eyes out for you (my family will be like, WHO are you looking for?). If you see someone looking at you funny, who appears to be green with envy at your soloness, its probably me.::yes::

[DisMomAmy]

Your plans sound great so far!! I totally "get it" too - about going away without the fam (I almost did it myself...) and also about asking DH to take over your mommy responsibilities. My DH would say yes in an instant, in fact he's still trying to get me to go away, but it's hard to ask and there's a lot of guilt that goes along with it.

You're starting this report off with a good sense of humor - I love it!!

[KathyRN137]

I love the note to self: At least one hour in World of Disney! :thumbsup2 It sure sounds like fun... no one tapping his foot waiting for you to finish!

Kathy

[TarzansKat]

Can I at least call my DH first? :lmao:

Well, yes. Given that I've already amused him so much by saying, "This is Kat, from the DIS boards," I wouldn't want to further the impression he has of me as a crazed...

Wait a minute...

I am a crazed lunatic. :lmao:

In 2 weeks at this time my tray will be in the unlocked and down position :thumbsup2

WOO HOO!!!!

I really like your touring plans. Is it wrong that I'm bummed about going to the spa because I love your shopping plans? :lmao: Don't get me wrong, I'm going to fully enjoy my spa visit, but your stops are right up my alley! :thumbsup2

[Charleston Princess]

In 2 weeks at this time my tray will be in the unlocked and down position :thumbsup2

Love it! :laughing: Tomorrow I will be thinking things like, "This time in two weeks, we will be halfway there."


Will the Kir be before or after the grey goose slushie?

We get to have more than one drink???

:banana::banana::banana:

[Native NYer]

I love that you have shopping plans!!!! Shopping at Disney is just the best :cloud9:

Do you know which deluxe resort you'll head to for lunch? The beach at the Polynesian is just so beautiful and relaxing. The swings on the beach are great places to have sit and have a drink.

[MRYPPNS]

Yes, I will be there the same time as you, and I will be keeping my eyes out for you (my family will be like, WHO are you looking for?). If you see someone looking at you funny, who appears to be green with envy at your soloness, its probably me.::yes::

I'll be posting a pic of my park bag later so DISers can id me!



You're starting this report off with a good sense of humor - I love it!!
Thanks!!

I love the note to self: At least one hour in World of Disney! :thumbsup2 It sure sounds like fun... no one tapping his foot waiting for you to finish!

Kathy

Thankfully DH isn't a toe tapper. I just rather that he be doing something more enjoyable than watching me shop. Which isn't pretty btw. Last trip I left him and Liam at the resort so they could do whatever they wanted.

I really like your touring plans. Is it wrong that I'm bummed about going to the spa because I love your shopping plans? :lmao: Don't get me wrong, I'm going to fully enjoy my spa visit, but your stops are right up my alley! :thumbsup2

If your spa plans ended up changing give me a call :thumbsup2

We get to have more than one drink???

:banana::banana::banana:
I'm not gonna stop you ;)

Do you know which deluxe resort you'll head to for lunch? The beach at the Polynesian is just so beautiful and relaxing. The swings on the beach are great places to have sit and have a drink.

I was going to go to the GF Cafe but then I decided that going out to the monorail resorts by bus from DTD, then back to ASMu was going to waste too much time. I have a feeling that I'll just end up back at ASMu to read my book with a cocktail before my nap.

[MRYPPNS]

I had planned to post my MNSSHP touring plans last night but I ended up downloading a movie for my iPod to watch on the plane ride down . I'll update when I get back from grocery shopping.

Put some Splenda and Lemon Lift tea bags in a ziplock bag for the trip. If I can't get any decent coffee than I can at least have a nice cup of tea in the mornings!

[All7OfUs]

Falling a little behind here, but all caught up and LOVE your shopping plans at DTD!! I have a little cheat sheet all made up that looks surprisingly like yours. Must-do shops listed out, dining options figured out, a wee schedule (no, the the times for bathrooms breaks- I mean, like where to be when), transportation notes, all that good stuff. HA!!! Pototo parts are on the top of my list too! Mostly for my 8 year old girl....:rolleyes1

So, what movie did you download??

Less than 2 weeks!! :woohoo:

[MRYPPNS]

So, what movie did you download??

Less than 2 weeks!! :woohoo:

Confessions of a Shopaholic

[Charleston Princess]

Is that movie a wise choice, Heidi? :lmao::rotfl::rotfl2:

[MRYPPNS]

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As you can see I have mapped out my travels thru MK for the MNSSHP. The attractions listed are just the minimum that I want to do. I might have to talk someone into riding Dumbo with me since it might be the last time I can before it's changed. That goes double for Goofy's Barnstormer. I've never riden it and would like to do so before it's make-over.

After HalloWishes we have a big DIS-Meet planned at POTC, then I think most of us are catching the 2nd parade together. I found some fun toys in my Halloween stash that I'm bringing so we can entertain ourselves! After that I'm pretty sure that atleast Jen and I will mix and mingle with the Villains. And to end the night I have 4 words...."Midnight Haunted Mansion Ride!"

I'm still trying to nag Jackie into going to the party that night. Come on Jackie all the cool kids are doing it........:rotfl2:

[Charleston Princess]

:laughing: You know I want to go to MNSSHP -- Charles was wavering on it this weekend, so there is hope. I am not buying tickets or committing for sure though since it is our traveling day...

I want to ride Haunted Mansion and Pirates and Jungle Cruise and the Tea Cups though.

If only Space Mountain was open, then Charles would definitely go.

[MRYPPNS]

Is that movie a wise choice, Heidi? :lmao::rotfl::rotfl2:
Very funny.

:laughing: You know I want to go to MNSSHP -- Charles was wavering on it this weekend, so there is hope. I am not buying tickets or committing for sure though since it is our traveling day...

I want to ride Haunted Mansion and Pirates and Jungle Cruise and the Tea Cups though.

If only Space Mountain was open, then Charles would definitely go.

I haven't lost hope! JC isn't open during the party....they are being cheap and not replacing SM with it :mad: And if you come, I'll ride the tea cups with you. I never done them in MK.

[Charleston Princess]

Very funny.

Well, I have seen your shopping list...:rolleyes1

I haven't lost hope! JC isn't open during the party....they are being cheap and not replacing SM with it :mad: And if you come, I'll ride the tea cups with you. I never done them in MK.

If we can get there by four, I get my precious Jungle Cruise in -- I am hoping to make it to the party -- it seems wrong to go to Disney and not visit the Magic Kingdom.

[MRYPPNS]

I go to my mailbox everyday hoping for Mickey Mail. Is it too much to ask to get my ME luggage tags BEFORE my vacation?

[Sarilas]

That does seem like they're cutting it close!

[Lady Lallie]

Love your plans for MNSSHP. Have you ever been to it before? I can't remember.

I want to see Dumbo pictures!

CP -- YOU MUST GO TO THE MAGIC KINGDOM. It's so very wrong if you don't. You can tell Charles I said that. :laughing:

[Sidhuri]

You are going to have a great time! I don't have kids but I definitely get the need for solo time. I've done a couple of short solo trips and they have been just what I needed--can't wait to hear all about your trip!:cool1:

[MaryAz]

Love all the plans-very detailed. Also love the "well darn" forget that-my 5 year old does read along :) Can;t wait to see all you buy! Fun fun.

[MRYPPNS]

That does seem like they're cutting it close!
I'm going to call for a 3rd time if I don't have them by Saturday.

Love your plans for MNSSHP. Have you ever been to it before? I can't remember.

I want to see Dumbo pictures!

CP -- YOU MUST GO TO THE MAGIC KINGDOM. It's so very wrong if you don't. You can tell Charles I said that. :laughing:

No haven't been to the party before.

I plan to take tons of photos of the layout and such of Fantasyland and all of Toontown. I wouldn't be surprised if ToonTown was walled off sooner rather than later since Disney's fiscial end at the ends of September and 2012 is a really quick turn around for all that work that has to been done.


You are going to have a great time! I don't have kids but I definitely get the need for solo time. I've done a couple of short solo trips and they have been just what I needed--can't wait to hear all about your trip!:cool1:

Thanks!

Love all the plans-very detailed. Also love the "well darn" forget that-my 5 year old does read along :) Can;t wait to see all you buy! Fun fun.

Now I feel like I have to do all this shopping to please my readers! :lmao: Not that I need an excuse to shop.

[Lady Lallie]

No haven't been to the party before.

I plan to take tons of photos of the layout and such of Fantasyland and all of Toontown. I wouldn't be surprised if ToonTown was walled off sooner rather than later since Disney's fiscial end at the ends of September and 2012 is a really quick turn around for all that work that has to been done.

I'm interested to see how and what is blocked off in January. :rolleyes:

[jenjolt]

Great MNSSHP plans Heidi!! I'm so looking forward to riding the HM with you at Midnight!! It's going to be GREAT!!!! Halloween toys to amuse ourselves with...that sounds like a lot of fun WOOT!!!

I hope Jackie gets to come to the party too YAY!!!!!

Here's hoping your Mickey Mail arrives soon!!!

[TarzansKat]

We get to have more than one drink???

:banana::banana::banana:

I was kind of thinking that if our evening was going well, after the one drink we could sort of kind of eat/drink our way around the World Showcase. :rolleyes1

What say you? pirate:


If your spa plans ended up changing give me a call :thumbsup2

I will definitely keep that in mind.

Confessions of a Shopaholic

Is that movie a wise choice, Heidi? :lmao::rotfl::rotfl2:

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Heidi, I love your touring plans for MNSSHP. I think I've said that about all your touring plans so far, but it's true.

I'm so looking forward to meet you then. :goodvibes

[Charleston Princess]

I was kind of thinking that if our evening was going well, after the one drink we could sort of kind of eat/drink our way around the World Showcase. :rolleyes1

What say you? pirate:

Yes, please! :goodvibes :laughing:

[MRYPPNS]

I was kind of thinking that if our evening was going well, after the one drink we could sort of kind of eat/drink our way around the World Showcase. :rolleyes1

What say you? pirate:



Yes, please! :goodvibes :laughing:

TK considering we could have talked for hours more on the phone....they will probably be asking us to leave Epcot so they are lock the doors. But there is always the lounges of the Boardwalk area!

[MRYPPNS]

At this time in 2 weeks I will be watching HalloWishes!!!!

Got my daily money envelopes done today and figured out how much cash to take with me.

[Charleston Princess]

That's always one of the hardest things for me to decide!

[jenjolt]

WOOT!! I can't wait for Hallowishes! I have been told its one of the better fireworks shows!!!

OH yes the spending money issues is always a hard one for me! Did you decorate your own envelopes???

LOL....I want to meet up with you guys after you have drunk your way around the World LOL!!!!! Don't you just being able to share a great conversation on the phone with a friend...its one of the best ways to spend time in my opinion!!

[eandesmom]

I didn't see this start, probably as I was starting my own lol!

I love the whole thing. The celebrating YOU! The Food and Wine. The DISmeets.

I especially love your touring plans in publisher. I may have to rethink my outlook, my excel and move it all into InDesign. I really like your layout!

:)

[pooh'smate]

I just found your ptr. Loving it. Actually I came over here to tell you that I thought of you today because Lexi (4) wanted to watch Toy Story while she was playing the TS Mania game on my iPod.:) I left to go have some me time and when I came back she I asked her if she had watched TS and she said, "Yes and now my penguins are broken like the penguin who can't squeak and they call him Wheezy." She loves penguins and has 5 or 6 of them and she just informed us that she is planing on getting more so she can have a whole zoo of penguins.:rotfl: Now she is telling me she "needs to find Wheezy because she loves him even if he doesn't squeak because she loves him." Her talking about him made me think of you and I had to come and tell you about it.

[2xcited2sleep]

Oh my stars!! Where have I been??? I had no idea you started this! :blush: Please forgive my late arrival.

Your plans look terrific. I love the format you use. I admit to giggling a bit at scheduling the potty break but mostly am in awe of your organization! :worship: I've got a lot of work ahead of me this weekend.

I love those pumpkin or bat mouse ears!! Which you've just reminded me means I need to add bobby pins to my list b/c I have a big ole melon for a head and can't keep hats on! :laughing:

My ME stuff has been totally screwy too- wonder what is going on? :confused3

Can't wait to meet you in the World soon!!! :)

[MRYPPNS]

OH yes the spending money issues is always a hard one for me! Did you decorate your own envelopes???

LOL....I want to meet up with you guys after you have drunk your way around the World LOL!!!!!

I got out all my Disney stickers and decorated my envelopes when Liam napped.

Call me that night....I let you know where we end up!

I especially love your touring plans in publisher. I may have to rethink my outlook, my excel and move it all into InDesign. I really like your layout!

:)

I used the text boxes to set up everything- made it really simple to change the info for each section. Still love my master schedule in Excel thou!

I just found your ptr. Loving it. Actually I came over here to tell you that I thought of you today because Lexi (4) wanted to watch Toy Story while she was playing the TS Mania game on my iPod.:) I left to go have some me time and when I came back she I asked her if she had watched TS and she said, "Yes and now my penguins are broken like the penguin who can't squeak and they call him Wheezy." She loves penguins and has 5 or 6 of them and she just informed us that she is planing on getting more so she can have a whole zoo of penguins.:rotfl: Now she is telling me she "needs to find Wheezy because she loves him even if he doesn't squeak because she loves him." Her talking about him made me think of you and I had to come and tell you about it.


Cute story!! I :lovestruc Wheezy. If you want to get her a Wheezy plush they sell them at the tiny gift shop nook across from TSM.


I love those pumpkin or bat mouse ears!! Which you've just reminded me means I need to add bobby pins to my list b/c I have a big ole melon for a head and can't keep hats on! :laughing:

My ME stuff has been totally screwy too- wonder what is going on? :confused3



There is a hair clip that works better than bobby pins. I have a picture of them with all my travel aisle purchases that I'll try to post this weekend so you can see them. Basically they are triangle shaped with an center and outer piece that you open, slip into you hair and hat and then snap shut. Goody makes them and they are old school....you'd recognize if you saw them.

Have you gotten you ME tags yet???

[MRYPPNS]

At this time 2 weeks from now I will be getting ready to head to the bus stop! Next day touring plans coming up soon.....

I hear from reliable sources (Brook) that there is NEW Stacy on the Disney tv. I usually watch news in the am when I'm getting ready but I'm toying with the idea of banning news from the TV set while I'm there and just watch Disney resort tv.....5 days of Stacy in the morning....crazy huh?

[jenjolt]

:thumbsup2 Alright we'll make a plan of calling you guys after dinner and seeing what you are up to!!!

OOOH...I think I have seen the new Stacy show and I think you will like it!! I enjoyed watching it!!!!

OOOH more touring plans I can't wait, you are so organized I'm in awe!!!! Next time I'm going to pay you to make my plans for me!!

YAY for decorating your envelopes how fun is that!!!!!! Any way we might see a picture??? Okay I know I've been asking a lot lately LOL!!!

[Lady Lallie]

You mean just a new show with Stacy, right? We had that new one in May too. I like the other better, it's a lot shorter! I agree with the news, just ban it....along with the weather channel. :rolleyes1

[eandesmom]

I


I used the text boxes to set up everything- made it really simple to change the info for each section. Still love my master schedule in Excel thou!




well, let me restate.

There is NO way I can give up my excel spreadsheet. A girls needs multiple tabs! I'd have an anxiety attack for sure. But I love the look of your plan and am all over text boxes! I can definitely do that, even on the small scale of the planner I use. I really love the way you call out a couple of key things. Much nicer than my task lists! lol.

Besides...it will all STILL be in outlook, on my phone!

[MRYPPNS]

Animal Kingdom is currently my favorite park. This will be the first trip since I saw it being built that I can ride Everest! And I am so gonna go crazy in that dump shop!!

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Couple notes:
So bummed that Flights of Wonder is closed. I had based my whole origianl touring plan on seeing it in the morning.

I have no desire to see the parade. ever. again. It's not as bad as the Tapestry of Dreams parade that I saw in 2002 at Epcot, but it's close.

I haven't seen the Nemo show since it was Brand New. So new that we couldn't take pictures of it when we saw it. I'm interested to see if it's changed.

Mid afternoon I'm going to try to get into the Yak and Yeti as a walk up for dessert.
Fried Wontons - Skewers of fresh pineapple and cream cheese wontons, vanilla ice cream, honey vanilla drizzle $7.99
It might not be pretty if I don't get in <insert smilie of getting dragged away to Mickey jail>

And I do believe that Jen, Paula and Christine will be wandering about AK this day as well so I hope to run into them as well.

One question: Does anyone have first hand knowledge of the following

#1 At rope drop is it quicker to go thru Asia or Dinoland to get to EE?

#2 Are they still doing the centralized FastPasses at ITTBAB?

[MRYPPNS]

You mean just a new show with Stacy, right? We had that new one in May too. I like the other better, it's a lot shorter! I agree with the news, just ban it....along with the weather channel. :rolleyes1

Can't ban the weather, I need to know if I need a rain jacket that day or just a poncho in my bag. But news I think will be banned. I always wonder if the DISer's who are dying to move to Orlando ever watch the local news while they are there.....awful lot of crime being reported. There always seems to be a shooting while we are there.

[Lady Lallie]

Can't ban the weather, I need to know if I need a rain jacket that day or just a poncho in my bag. But news I think will be banned. I always wonder if the DISer's who are dying to move to Orlando ever watch the local news while they are there.....awful lot of crime being reported. There always seems to be a shooting while we are there.

:lmao: I did watch the news, it is a bit scary!

I just read Brook's update and the centralized fastpasses were closed, so who knows what is going on with that.

[luvdumbo]

Hey! I will be staying at the same resort, same time!:cheer2:

[jenjolt]

Hmmm...Heidi if all else fails call me and I will just order you the wontons at dessert...because YOU must try these small pieces of heaven!! They are AMAZING!!!

I'm so with you...I have two things in mind that I want to buy in that EE shop!!! There is a pair of yak slippers that are calling my name LOL!!!!!

I do hope we are able to run into each other I think that would be a lot of fun!!!

[eandesmom]

I want those wontons!

[MRYPPNS]

Hey! I will be staying at the same resort, same time!:cheer2:
Say HI if you see me!

Hmmm...Heidi if all else fails call me and I will just order you the wontons at dessert...because YOU must try these small pieces of heaven!! They are AMAZING!!!



Just wondering.....What time is your ADR?

[MRYPPNS]

After touring AK for most of the day, I head to Epcot for the evening to meet up with some of my favorite letters in the alphabet. T K & C P

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[jenjolt]

Say HI if you see me!



Just wondering.....What time is your ADR?

At 1:00pm so I would imagine we would be ordering dessert around 2:00-2:30pm Just saying...its always an option for you!

[MRYPPNS]

At 1:00pm so I would imagine we would be ordering dessert around 2:00-2:30pm Just saying...its always an option for you!

You just might get a phone call or a visit!

[Charleston Princess]

I can't wait to meet some of my favorite consonants in the alphabet on Friday -- T K and M R Y P P N S. :laughing:

[MaryAz]

I say no news is a good thing. I may be in the minority but I thought the AK parade was cute. Fun Dismeets are planned!

[MRYPPNS]

I say no news is a good thing. I may be in the minority but I thought the AK parade was cute. Fun Dismeets are planned!

I actually think I'm in the minority on that parade with not liking it. Of course there are the people that don't like any parades, but I don't see a lot of negative comments about the AK parade except it's HOT.

[Native NYer]

Love all of your plans. Bringing your own tea is such a good idea. The coffee in WDW isn't so hot. The coffee at the Poly wasn't so bad, but everywhere else it was awful.

Can't wait to see your pics from MNSSHP.

[TarzansKat]

Yes, please! :goodvibes :laughing:

Woo hoo!

TK considering we could have talked for hours more on the phone....they will probably be asking us to leave Epcot so they are lock the doors. But there is always the lounges of the Boardwalk area!

:rotfl2::rotfl2: Have I ever told you about how I've closed Epcot?

More than once. :rolleyes1 Perhaps I'll save that story for when we all "officially" meet. :thumbsup2


I usually watch news in the am when I'm getting ready but I'm toying with the idea of banning news from the TV set while I'm there and just watch Disney resort tv.....5 days of Stacy in the morning....crazy huh?

I barely watch news in real life, so I flat out refuse to watch it on vacation. The only news I want to know is what time my park is closing and when the parades and fireworks are scheduled. ;)

After touring AK for most of the day, I head to Epcot for the evening to meet up with some of my favorite letters in the alphabet. T K & C P

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/MRYPPNS/Disney%202009/PTR/3B.jpg

I can't wait to meet some of my favorite consonants in the alphabet on Friday -- T K and M R Y P P N S. :laughing:

Aww, shuckles! :blush:

The feeling is entirely mutual. :goodvibes

[creativeamanda]

Ok you can stop laughing now over the fact that I scheduled a bathroom break, there are no bathrooms on the ME buses.

Okay, I was soo just going to read and then make a comment at the end, but this stopped me dead in mu tracks, Heidi! Really? A potty break?!? :rotfl2: I laugh not because you scheduled it, because that is all understandable. I laugh because the fact I had NOT scheduled potty breaks and my BIL who thought my touring plans were crazy reminded me to schedule them (he was being a smart aleck) caused a bit of strife last October.

I totally get the trip by yourself. I was gonna do this until free dining came out for December and I wanted the kids to go. It was actually for the same dates you have, so I feel like a great person got my trip for a greater need! Enjoy yourself--celebrate Heidi--you deserve it!!!

[creativeamanda]

And now I wanna know how TK closed Epcot. . .methinks it was the pirate-like rum drinking. . .

[TarzansKat]

And now I wanna know how TK closed Epcot. . .methinks it was the pirate-like rum drinking. . .

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

I actually have more than one story in regard to that, and they're all good ones. :lmao:

[MRYPPNS]

Okay, I was soo just going to read and then make a comment at the end, but this stopped me dead in mu tracks, Heidi! Really? A potty break?!? :rotfl2: I laugh not because you scheduled it, because that is all understandable. I laugh because the fact I had NOT scheduled potty breaks and my BIL who thought my touring plans were crazy reminded me to schedule them (he was being a smart aleck) caused a bit of strife last October.



I was lucky that I got to nip any tour planning complaining in the bud with DH on our first trip. We had gone to MK and riden Peter Pan per the touring plan earlier in the week and walked on. Later in the week we returned to MK with no plan - just to do whatever (which was the plan :lmao:). Well, we walked by Peter Pan at like 2pm and the que was full. I didn't even have to say anything, he understood why touring plans are needed just be looking at that line.

As far as bathrooms go....not all are created equal at Disney that's for sure! I know, I've been pregnant the last 2 trips :scared1:

[MRYPPNS]

Day 4 is in 3 sections....I plan to get them all posted today between cleaning up the mess in my kitchen from our cook-out yesterday; paying bills; printing out the touring plans on heavy paper; the kids; football; and NASCAR (today's race is at the track that I worked at for 10 years). Oh and I caught up with most of your PTR's/TR's this morning while I was feeding Danica x2 so I couldn't type....sorry not to be able to leave a comment.

Back to the plans!

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/MRYPPNS/Disney%202009/PTR/4A.jpg

The only thing I have to add under #7 is seeing Muppets 3D....they are slightly updating it with a new pre-show and digital 3D for the main movie so I'd like to see it before the change.

I'm playing a lot of things by ear on this day. I know that I'm starting at DHS and I know where I'm finishing the evening....the middle might change based on going to a DIS-meet for lunch at Beaches and Cream.

[jmamom]

Ooh, I'll be on the lookout for you! We might be hitting DHS this day, too, but seeing as its our last full day, that could change depending on what the kids want to do. I'm trying to be a little flexible.;) What a fun day you have planned! :goodvibes

[Native NYer]

TSM multiple times is the only way to go :thumbsup2

The Villains shop is one of my favorites. I really think Disney needs to do a Villains character meal.

[Charleston Princess]

I do hope you decide to come over to Beaches and Cream for lunch on Saturday! :goodvibes

[jenjolt]

I love your DHS plans Heidi!! I have to agree the Villain shop is always a must do for me! I love me some Villains!!!!

Along with Jackie, I do hope you decide to pop over for lunch!! It would be great to see you again!

[MRYPPNS]

Ooh, I'll be on the lookout for you! We might be hitting DHS this day, too, but seeing as its our last full day, that could change depending on what the kids want to do. I'm trying to be a little flexible.;) What a fun day you have planned! :goodvibes

The last day should always be flexible!

TSM multiple times is the only way to go :thumbsup2

The Villains shop is one of my favorites. I really think Disney needs to do a Villains character meal.

I think a Villains thing would have to be done in a bar. Can you imagine??

I do hope you decide to come over to Beaches and Cream for lunch on Saturday! :goodvibes

I love your DHS plans Heidi!! I have to agree the Villain shop is always a must do for me! I love me some Villains!!!!

Along with Jackie, I do hope you decide to pop over for lunch!! It would be great to see you again!

It's not a case of I don't know if I want to go to lunch, because I do, but I would have only been at DHS for a couple hours before I had to head back out. I'm going to let the timing of everything play itself out.

[MRYPPNS]

So the morning will be at DHS, and there may or may not be lunch at Beaches & Cream with the DIS ladies. Once I'm done with DHS I'll head to Epcot. I really don't know how long I'll be there but I do know that I want to take the monorail from Epcot to MK. I haven't taken that ride in a really long time so that's something that I'm looking forward to doing. And because I don't really know where I'll be for dinner that night, I'm just going to wing it.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/MRYPPNS/Disney%202009/PTR/4B.jpg

The last stop of the night is MK for the Wishes Dessert party. And I lucked out because jenjolt (Jen) booked it separately for her and IluvCrush (Paula) for the same night to we get to pig out together on sweet treats!

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/MRYPPNS/Disney%202009/PTR/4C.jpg

[jenjolt]

Heidi...once again I stare in wonder at your organized plans!! WOW!!!

I'm very much looking forward to the dessert party and sharing all that yummy goodness along with Wishes with you!! Can't wait to see you there!!!

[MRYPPNS]

All my touring plan cards have been printed on heavy paper....I am currently taping maps to the backs of some of them.

No Mickey Mail this weekend. The ME dept is getting a call from me tomorrow....Grrrrrrrrrrr!

[Charleston Princess]

You're winging it for dinner??? :eek:

Tell me you at least have some ideas in mind. ;)

My OCD-self is panicking at the thought of you winging it for dinner! :laughing:

[MRYPPNS]

You're winging it for dinner??? :eek:

Tell me you at least have some ideas in mind. ;)

My OCD-self is panicking at the thought of you winging it for dinner! :laughing:

Fear not Jackie! When I wing it, the wing has plans A thru E written on the feathers. If I'm in Epcot for dinner then I'll just eat from the F&W booths since I couldn't have gotten an ADR that night if I wanted one. Or even maybe a sandwich from Norway. And if I'm at MK I'll eat at Cosmic Ray's or get a hot dog from Casey's.

[Native NYer]

I think a Villains thing would have to be done in a bar. Can you imagine??

That would be great. Have a cocktail with your favorite villain.
But then again, at 1900 Park Fare, Lady Tremaine and the two evil stepsisters make the rounds. My nephew found them more entertaining than Cindy and the Prince. But Maleficent might be pushing it :scared1:

[Native NYer]

All my touring plan cards have been printed on heavy paper....I am currently taping maps to the backs of some of them.

No Mickey Mail this weekend. The ME dept is getting a call from me tomorrow....Grrrrrrrrrrr!

ME tags tend to be delivered before all of other package stuff. I wonder what went wrong. I hope you have your ME stuff in the mail tomorrow.

[2xcited2sleep]

Oh boy. I can tell already I'm going to have a hard time saying goodbye on Saturday. We're going to have such fun. See ya real soon!! :upsidedow

[MaryAz]

The plans have been printed, very exciting! Can't wait to see how everything plays out. Hope that MM comes asap!

[MRYPPNS]

Started organizing stuff tonight in ziplock bags and such. Is it wrong that I am bringing 3 different types of Tylenol?

Couldn't manage to get much done in the way of packing tonight because I was interupted EVERY 10 Freakin' Minutues!!! I'm calling it a night and gonna watch the Emmy's.

[Charleston Princess]

Fear not Jackie! When I wing it, the wing has plans A thru E written on the feathers. If I'm in Epcot for dinner then I'll just eat from the F&W booths since I couldn't have gotten an ADR that night if I wanted one. Or even maybe a sandwich from Norway. And if I'm at MK I'll eat at Cosmic Ray's or get a hot dog from Casey's.

Whew! That's what I was hoping you would say -- I feel much better now! :laughing:

[MRYPPNS]

This morning I thought I would post a picture of my park bag so if any of you spot it and me at WDW you can say Hello. I'll also have a LGMH tag on it.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/MRYPPNS/general%20dis/71509001.jpg

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/MRYPPNS/ptr%20thread%20pictures/925003.jpg

(the LGMH that I'll be sporting will have a Tink sticker on it, not Mickey)

[Sarilas]

Pretty bag! I can't believe it's almost time for your trip; and i can't wait to read about it!

[jmamom]

Started organizing stuff tonight in ziplock bags and such. Is it wrong that I am bringing 3 different types of Tylenol?

Couldn't manage to get much done in the way of packing tonight because I was interupted EVERY 10 Freakin' Minutues!!! I'm calling it a night and gonna watch the Emmy's.

If it makes you feel any better, I am packing enough medicines to fill an aisle at CVS. Of course, the one I'll need will be the one I didn't pack.:sad2:

[Lady Lallie]

Very pretty bag. That is the new one from LL Bean, right?

[jcc0621]

Good MOrning. I just found your PTR today. I followed you over from Kathy's PTR! I love all your plans.

I completely understand your mommy guilt. My parents live in Florida and I am planning a soloe long weekend for NEXT year, and I am already feeling guilty about it:guilty:

I can't wait to hear all about your trip:goodvibes

[eandesmom]

VERY cute bag! I've always wanted a timbuktu...

3 different types of tyelenol? Nope, not wrong. Prudent.

You got your am, your pm and your cold and sinus.... a remedy for every possible scenario!

:thumbsup2

[LISAMWDW]

Cute bag! Love your tag!!!!!!!!

[jenjolt]

Really love the park bag Heidi!! Can't wait to see it in person!! I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for it!!

[MRYPPNS]

Currenty working on my Food and Wine guide for the food booths. I finally found the 2009 F&W booth MAP on disney.com and figured out how to get a correct size copy of the WS part to use on my sheets/cards (not sure of the final layout yet) :woohoo:

[TarzansKat]

Touring plans are looking good!

I'm a little jealous of your LGMH, it looks so good! :goodvibes

[PNO4TE]

Heidi - I am ALL ABOUT your trip! Congrats for going it solo. I have never done that yet, but when I travel with DH it is almost like being alone for the park portions of the trip. He doesn't particularly like the parks so I get to do what I want to do, when I want to. He joins me for the food. ;) I have taken about 10 trips with just lady friends that have been awesome too.

I hope you have a ball finding yourself! :goodvibes

[mousescrapper]

YIKES...:eek: I am a bad Dis-friend....how did I miss the start of your quickie PTR for the BIG solo trip....and OMG it has 10+ pages and over 2000 views w/ starting it just a week ago...you rock!



PS. My spelling and gammar are not any better this time around...you've been warned ;)

no complaints here...mine is equally bad...Aldine's latest joke is:

"What is a Dictionary?"

"A cordless spell-check." ;)

Souvenir List

Something for DH (t-shirt ?)
Soft figures for Liam & Danica
Coffee mug
Antenna toppers
Bolt stuff
Oso stuff
Book for Liam's room (?)
Mr. Potato Head parts (see additional list)
Something for Riley (my dog)
Rice bowls for the kids
Bowls/plates from Japan
Teapot for Danica
Mickey Ears
Tooth brush holder


Don't think that's all I'm buying :lmao: That's just the stuff I don't want to forget about.

Oh and I inventoried my Mr. Potato Head parts on Saturday. Figured out what body parts and such that I'm missing. I can't wait to stuff that box full!!


love the souvenir list :thumbsup2

Special Agent Oso. He's a cartoon bear with his own pre-school show on the Disney Channel. He's voiced by Sean Astin. Liam loves that show.

Margaret watched that today on PHD



I love the itineraries...they look great...so well organized, what more would we expect :rolleyes:

I can so see the appeal of not traveling w/ kids when you'll be able to run all day if you want or rest all day too.....so looking forward to the Anni trip in '11, but I so will talk to DH some more about a solo Dis-friend trip for me in 2012:thumbsup2

Love it :worship:

Scrappie J-

[MRYPPNS]

So no ME tags in the mail again today. And to boot I don't feel well so I don't feel like calling Disney. I'll call tomorrow if they don't come. I am so going to bed early tonight.

[Mommy2LittleVols]

I am so behind! I didn't even realize that you had started a PTR for this trip. Just read through the whole thing in one sitting, though. :) Your plans look great! Our trips are going to overlap a little, so maybe we'll run into each other at some point. :)

[TarzansKat]

I'm sorry to hear you're not feeling well. :hug:

[mefordis]

Loving your PTR and I can't wait for your TR! I am reading your TR from 2008 trip. I must say, it is really scaring me out of going with my 1 yr old. I'm seriously thinking of postponing WDW until she is at least 2 yrs old. My dd5 first went when she was almost 3 and it was great.

It would be really hard for me to stay away from WDW for 1 1/2 years though!

[eandesmom]

Loving your PTR and I can't wait for your TR! I am reading your TR from 2008 trip. I must say, it is really scaring me out of going with my 1 yr old. I'm seriously thinking of postponing WDW until she is at least 2 yrs old. My dd5 first went when she was almost 3 and it was great.

It would be really hard for me to stay away from WDW for 1 1/2 years though!

Not to hijack but I think it depends on the kid. My youngest was a nightmare at 26 months.... It's just a different trip and you really need to plan for that.

[mousescrapper]

I am so behind! I didn't even realize that you had started a PTR for this trip. Just read through the whole thing in one sitting, though. :) Your plans look great! Our trips are going to overlap a little, so maybe we'll run into each other at some point. :)

hope those tags come soon....and you are feeling better :goodvibes

[MaryAz]

Very cute bag...may have to look into it....:rolleyes1

[Charleston Princess]

I hope the extra rest and sleep make you feel better, Heidi!

[mefordis]

Good point. You can't put your life on hold I guess.

Not to hijack but I think it depends on the kid. My youngest was a nightmare at 26 months.... It's just a different trip and you really need to plan for that.

[Native NYer]

Your bag is so cute!!

Hope you feel better :hug:

[2xcited2sleep]

Love your bag! I have actually recognized a couple of DISers based on their bags so that is a good tip!! :laughing: Hope the extra rest did you good and you are feeling better. And fingers crossed for some Mickey mail!! :)

[MRYPPNS]

If it makes you feel any better, I am packing enough medicines to fill an aisle at CVS. Of course, the one I'll need will be the one I didn't pack.:sad2:
After paying over $9 last year for a bottle of cough syrup I don't blame you!

Very pretty bag. That is the new one from LL Bean, right? Yes LL Bean....I think it's going to work really well.

Pretty bag! I can't believe it's almost time for your trip; and i can't wait to read about it!
Little more than a week now!


Good MOrning. I just found your PTR today. I followed you over from Kathy's PTR! I love all your plans.

I completely understand your mommy guilt. My parents live in Florida and I am planning a soloe long weekend for NEXT year, and I am already feeling guilty about it:guilty:

I can't wait to hear all about your trip:goodvibes
I actually don't feel guilty about leaving the kids....I feel a bit guilty because I'm a SAHM and I get the vacation and DH doesn't. But I'm sure he'll enjoy his time with the kids!



3 different types of tyelenol? Nope, not wrong. Prudent.

You got your am, your pm and your cold and sinus.... a remedy for every possible scenario!

:thumbsup2

Ok how did you know which Tylenols I was bringing?????

I keep meaning to start reading your PTR....probably get to it when I get back from WDW.

[MRYPPNS]

Cute bag! Love your tag!!!!!!!!

Thank You!

Really love the park bag Heidi!! Can't wait to see it in person!! I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for it!!

:3dglasses

Touring plans are looking good!

I'm a little jealous of your LGMH, it looks so good! :goodvibes

The LGMHs are left over from last year. My name was printed on clear labels that's why it looks so neat.

Heidi - I am ALL ABOUT your trip! Congrats for going it solo. I have never done that yet, but when I travel with DH it is almost like being alone for the park portions of the trip. He doesn't particularly like the parks so I get to do what I want to do, when I want to. He joins me for the food. ;) I have taken about 10 trips with just lady friends that have been awesome too.

I hope you have a ball finding yourself! :goodvibes

Thanks! I'll be looking out for those Homer buttons!

YIKES...:eek: I am a bad Dis-friend....how did I miss the start of your quickie PTR for the BIG solo trip....and OMG it has 10+ pages and over 2000 views w/ starting it just a week ago...you rock!

No Worries!!

I am so behind! I didn't even realize that you had started a PTR for this trip. Just read through the whole thing in one sitting, though. :) Your plans look great! Our trips are going to overlap a little, so maybe we'll run into each other at some point. :)

Please say hi if you see me. Have a great trip!!!

I'm sorry to hear you're not feeling well. :hug:Thanks.

Loving your PTR and I can't wait for your TR! I am reading your TR from 2008 trip. I must say, it is really scaring me out of going with my 1 yr old. I'm seriously thinking of postponing WDW until she is at least 2 yrs old. My dd5 first went when she was almost 3 and it was great.

It would be really hard for me to stay away from WDW for 1 1/2 years though!
Think of my 2008 TR as a cautionary tale that it might not be all pixie dust and sunshine. But it might go beautifully....just plan for both.

Not to hijack but I think it depends on the kid. My youngest was a nightmare at 26 months.... It's just a different trip and you really need to plan for that.

I agree. Had we gone when Liam was 12 months we might have been fine, at 24 months it would have been worst that it was at 18 months.

hope those tags come soon....and you are feeling better :goodvibes Thanks

Very cute bag...may have to look into it....:rolleyes1It's a great bag....many colors to pick if pink plaid is not your thing ;)

I hope the extra rest and sleep make you feel better, Heidi!

[MRYPPNS]

Your bag is so cute!!

Hope you feel better :hug:
Thanks.

Love your bag! I have actually recognized a couple of DISers based on their bags so that is a good tip!! :laughing: Hope the extra rest did you good and you are feeling better. And fingers crossed for some Mickey mail!! :)

I haven't gone to the mail box yet today....I don't think I can stand the disappointment if it's not there :sad2:

[PracPerfPatricia]

I have seen a lot of really good trip organizers on this board-but your cards really are a thing of beauty...:worship:

I know I said this before but I think it is awesome that you are taking this trip alone-I've only been alone when I've traveled for work...I think that WDW would be a great place to do a solo trip too...really happy for you...makes me think too...:rolleyes1...hmmm....

I just noticed in your signature...you fainted on a plane-going to WDW? I'm assuming that you are fine...since you're here obviously writing a pretrippie...that sounds like an interesting story...I'll have to read that-it must end well...:goodvibes

Oh...Feel better you have to be up and healthy to go in a week...:thumbsup2

[MRYPPNS]

Thanks for all the get well wishes. I feel a bit better but really run-down. I had planned on going to bed last night at 730pm but as luck would have it, DH didn't get home from work until almost 9pm last night. Ugh. I was in bed shortly after that thou. I think it's the change in the seasons around here. I think TK made mention of that when she was sick last week. I plan to get to bed early from now until I leave for WDW.

Yesterday I was able to get the printing done for my Food & Guide Booth guides. I have to do some old school cutting and taping today to finish them but that will be quicker then getting things formatted correctly in the computer.

Also yesterday, TK's ptr reminded me to transfer $ to my Disney rewards card. Going down this trip with $153! That will pay for my MNSSHP ticket and lots of F&W stuff!!!!

Today I had to work at my PT bookkeeping job so I was able to print my mousekeeping envelopes and F&W booth maps on the color laser printer. Have to put those together today.

Wish me luck when I go out to the mail box today! :wizard:

[MRYPPNS]

I have seen a lot of really good trip organizers on this board-but your cards really are a thing of beauty...:worship:

I know I said this before but I think it is awesome that you are taking this trip alone-I've only been alone when I've traveled for work...I think that WDW would be a great place to do a solo trip too...really happy for you...makes me think too...:rolleyes1...hmmm....

I just noticed in your signature...you fainted on a plane-going to WDW? I'm assuming that you are fine...since you're here obviously writing a pretrippie...that sounds like an interesting story...I'll have to read that-it must end well...:goodvibes

Oh...Feel better you have to be up and healthy to go in a week...:thumbsup2

Thanks! I always like to have baseline plans as I call them. The sheets in Publisher were really easy to do.

Fainting isn't new to me....just never did it on a plane before!

[jenjolt]

:wizard::wizard: Here is lots and lots of pixie dust :wizard::wizard: to not only for Mickey Mail waiting for you when you go out to the mailbox, but also that you get to feeling 100% in no time!!!!!

OOOH...I bet you made some gorgeous envelopes!!! How fun is that!!!!!!!!

Have a great rest of your day Heidi!!

[Charleston Princess]

Lots of pixie dust for your trip to the mailbox. :wizard:

[MRYPPNS]

I walked back from my mailbox muttering and struttering like Donald Duck!

Why did I give Disney the benefit of doubt and wait until I leave in 8 days to call for my ME tags????

I got the direct line to the ME dept from the transportation boards.....here it is for you.... 1-866-599-0951

So I call. They don't have my ME ressies in their system.

Me: "WHAT? I called twice already to change flight information."
CM: Did you call CRO?
Me: Yes.
CM: Seems like their computer system didn't update to ours.

CM takes all my info and enters it.

CM: Ok we'll be mailing you out the ME package to <insert my address here>
Me: Will that be going out in today's or tomorrows mail?
CM: No that's not how it works. Our computer will send the information to the printing vendor's computer tomorrow and then they will take 3 days to print it and mail it.

Now I'm hoping that it's "up to 3 days" for the package to be printed and mailed and it goes out sooner. I have to have it next Tuesday or I'm screwed and have to handle my luggage myself or have the ME staff collect my bags from baggage claim (don't think that's gonna happen.)

I'm PO'd at myself for not calling sooner....like 2 weeks ago. And I'm not happy that the biggest media corp. in the world has such a crappy computer system.

[trixiequilts]

And I'm not happy that the biggest media corp. in the world has such a crappy computer system.

Amen to that, sister! :mad:

[If U Had Wings]

Wow, I miss a few days and I miss a new PTR and 12 pages! :scared1:

I had to laugh at your planning cards. You and my brother would get along great. We all had a set of similar itineraries for our last trip that he had laminated and ready for us. I won't even mention his nearly minute by minute driving itinerary from our 2006 trip. I had to add that one to my scrapbook because it was just too crazy.

I'm loving all your plans, and can't wait to hear all about your great weekend getaway!

[eandesmom]

Now I'm hoping that it's "up to 3 days" for the package to be printed and mailed and it goes out sooner.

me too

:wizard:

[TarzansKat]

Yikes! What a bummer on the ME tags!!!

But, very cool that you have those reward dollars, doesn't it feel so good?

I think change in season has really knocked a lot of us out in the past couple of weeks. My father has a horrible cold right now. Be sure you get lots of rest, you don't want to be sick on your trip.

Although sick in Disney is better than sick at home, that's for sure. :lmao:

[MRYPPNS]

This is the master sheet for traveling on Day 5, my last day. I will have another sheet(s) for my actual park touring for this day.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/MRYPPNS/Disney%202009/PTR/M-O.jpg

I decided that for $10 it was worth it to me to pay Southwest to automatically check me in for my return flight 36 hours before departure. I'll just get a boarding pass printed sometime this day before heading to the airport. Couple notes: I wasn't able to use my flight credit to pay for it....had to use credit card. You pick which flights (to or fro or both) and who in your party wants to do it.

[Lady Lallie]

:headache: That sucks about the ME tags! I'm sorry Heidi!

[MRYPPNS]

I have two sets of plans worked up for my last day. This plan has me heading to AK with a breakfast ADR at Tusker House prior to the park opening.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/MRYPPNS/Disney%202009/PTR/M-I.jpg

I've changed the sheet a little after I scanned it. Now it has an empty box in the middle so I can write in a little plan for touring based on what I was able to do/see on my first AK visit on Friday.

[jordanyosh]

How, oh how did I miss this?

Oh well I'm here now.

Travelling solo is sooo different than traveling with friends and family. It may seems weird the first day, but it really is a great way to see WDW. The whole not being on any one else's schedule is AWESOME.

[KathyRN137]

Good thing you made that call! Don't beat yourself up about it... you'll probably get everything in time!


Kathy

[jenjolt]

OY!!!!! I will be hoping right along with you that they mean up to 3 days and that your ME tags will arrive before you leave!!!! :wizard::wizard: That is simply ridiculous!!

I have to agree WOWZER to the Disney Reward dollars!! I know you will find fun ways to spend that LOL!!!

[MRYPPNS]

Here's the other plans for my last day. If I decide to go to MK instead of AK, then I'm going to try to get a walk up breakfast at 'Ohana's. If I can't then I'll just go to the GF Cafe. I have an ADR for lunch at the Plaza Restaurant ....only time will tell if I keep it. I might do a monorail lunch tour if I don't want to eat in the park.....Lunch and Lounge I call it. Lounge has double meaning in this case.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/MRYPPNS/Disney%202009/PTR/M-II.jpg

Again I redesigned this sheet so there is a place in the middle for me to write out a little attraction plan.

I also have plan III in the back of my head. I may feel like not doing much of anything on my last day. If that's the case I think I will find my way to a resort with a beach and relax in the sun with a book and a beverage! Ahhhhh...sounds good to me right now.

Off to bed to get some much needed sleep. Back to the To Do List tomorrow as I want everything but packing done before Friday!

[DisMomAmy]

Your touring plans looks great!! Sorry about the ME tags... Maybe this will help them arrive in time. pixiedust:

[TarzansKat]

I love that number one on the master sheet is to get home safe! I concur!! :goodvibes

Nothing wrong with the possibility of sitting on a beach and relaxing on your last day. That's the thing I think is so great about going solo! No one to please but yourself.

I've been debating whether or not to sign us up for the automated check in with Southwest. Our flight out the day we leave is at 515, and 24 hours before that we'll be heading to our Brown Derby dinner at 545. Even if I were at one of the closer resorts, I doubt we'd be able to print passes for everyone at 515 and make it in time. It would be cutting it so close. Not sure what to do.

Anyway, I've loved reading the plans, and I'm really looking forward to meeting you. :goodvibes

[LISAMWDW]

Hope you get your ME tags!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Your plans sounds great!

[jcc0621]

I love your plans. DId I read that you do them in publisher? I was using word, but will have to try publisher!

You are going to have a great time!:goodvibes

[MaryAz]

The ME tags situation is soooo frustrating. Hope you get them asap. Such nice flexible plans you have.

[MRYPPNS]

I'm sick. :sick:

Today I re-figured out how much cash I needed (I wanted to bring less), and went to the bank to get it. Then I put it all away in my daily envelopes.

After my nap (please let the kids stay sleeping) I want to update my Mr Potato Head parts list.

[jordanyosh]

I'm sick. :sick:

Today I re-figured out how much cash I needed (I wanted to bring less), and went to the bank to get it. Then I put it all away in my daily envelopes.

After my nap (please let the kids stay sleeping) I want to update my Mr Potato Head parts list.


GET REST! Get well soon:hug:

[2xcited2sleep]

You're sick? :scared: Oh no! Feel better soon!

All your plans look terrific! For what it's worth I had to call with an issue with my ME tags and got the new one pretty quickly- definitely a matter of days. Hope it works the same for you!

Looking forward to meeting you in the World! Have a safe trip and see ya real soon! :upsidedow

[jmamom]

I'm so sorry you are sick!:sad2: I hope you get over it in time for your trip.

[MRYPPNS]

I'm feeling better. It was really muggy here today so I think that worstend (sp?) whatever is causing me to have a headache and be stuffed up. I'm having an Italian ice and that is helping my throat.

Got my Mr Potato Head parts sheet updated and printed this evening :thumbsup2

I want to get some organizing done tomorrow with my trip binder/touring plans and such.

[jordanyosh]

I'm glad you're feeling a bit better..continue to get some rest.

[PracPerfPatricia]

Wow-that's cruddy about your ME tags...:headache:...you'd think they'd offer to overnight them to you...:confused3

Glad your feeling better...you want to be in tip top shape for your trip...:goodvibes

[Native NYer]

Glad you're on the mend!!!

[MRYPPNS]

I'm feeling better than I did last night which is good but I feel a headache coming on this morning....but still better than yesterday morning!

Coulpe funny "disney" things from this morning to share.

I smelled Disney in my house this morning....I don't know what it was but I got a whiff of something and it reminded me of Disney. Nice.

As some of you know, my DS Liam has a speech delay. He has words but he really doesn't talk.....but he knows all his numbers 1 thru 10. After he finished his waffle this morning he declared TWO, EIGHT! I'm such a Disney geek I'm taking it as a sign! :rotfl2: 1928 was the year of Mickey Mouse's debut.

One week from today at this time I will be in Downtown Disney getting some breakfast before I get my shop on!

Oh I want to share this link that PNO4TE put up on her PTR....it's pictures on the Menus for all the F&W booths....with prices. Ouch.
Click Here! (http://www.sun-sentinel.com/entertainment/restaurants/sfl-epcot-food-and-wine-festival-menu-gallery,0,795576.photogallery?index=orl-epcot-food-and-wine-festival-menu-3)

[Lady Lallie]

I love your Disney signs! :laughing:

[jenjolt]

The fact you know your Disney trivia that well amazes me!!! You got to love that simple things like that can bring Disney to mind!!!!! YAY!!!!!

I'm glad you are slowly but surely feeling better!!! In a couples days you'll be back to feeling back to normal!!!!!!!

You make a Mr. Potato Head parts sheet :worship::worship: WOW!!!! I think I'm going to start my collection this trip!! I think it would be fun to have one in my room that I could rotate around..like a room mascot LOL!!!!!

[mousescrapper]

You go Liam! :goodvibes

[MRYPPNS]

Thanks for all the well wishes! Just a stuffed up nose today :goodvibes. The good thing is that being sick has forced me to go to bed early this week so I have a good chance of continuing that tend this week.

Here's your toddler tip for the day: Don't try to fly a kite with a 2 year old boy. Even if the kite has TinkerBelle on it. She is no match for my toddler!
Side note to Jackie: I think you should take up kite flying...going outside with a kite will immediately stop any and all high winds! Could solve all your bad weather problems.

Got some vacation stuff done after Liam went down for a nap.
*All the DIS ladies cel phone #'s are now in my phone. (along with the direct # for ME)
*Everything (touring plans etc.) has been updated and printed
* The trip binder was cleaned out and re-stocked
* I looked over my pack bag and figured out where stuff can/should go in it
* Organized my little file-o-fax with everything that goes in it

I'm feeling prepared!

[jordanyosh]

You do sound REALLY prepared! Isn't that a nice feeling?

I'm glad to hear you are getting rest! Makes me feel better about you traveling. Now who sounds protective...;)

Binder! Thanks for the little reminder! I have to do a binder and soon!

[MRYPPNS]

You do sound REALLY prepared! Isn't that a nice feeling?

I'm glad to hear you are getting rest! Makes me feel better about you traveling. Now who sounds protective...;)

Binder! Thanks for the little reminder! I have to do a binder and soon!

Awwww thanks :hug:

[MRYPPNS]

At this time next week I will either be eatting at Pecos Bills, or watching the Hall of Presidents show.

[Charleston Princess]

I'll remember the kite trick for tornado season! :rotfl:

Oh, I forgot that they changed Hall of Presidents...hmmm...

[LISAMWDW]

At this time next week I will either be eatting at Pecos Bills, or watching the Hall of Presidents show.

So jealous! ;)

[jmamom]

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Here's your toddler tip for the day: Don't try to fly a kite with a 2 year old boy. Even if the kite has TinkerBelle on it. She is no match for my toddler!
!
This made me laugh out loud. Sadly, I know this one from experience!
Have a great trip - hope I spot you(on the lookout for your cute pink bag!) and get to say hi! I can't wait to hear how you enjoy your alone time!:goodvibes

[MRYPPNS]

Disney has redeemed themselves yet again. Got my Magically Express stuff today....they sent it via UPS 2 day air! Ahhhhhhh.exhale.

Got a few more things together today including by pennies and quarters for my press penny collection and decorated my container (mini M&M tube).

I can't figure out how to transfer that movie that I dowloaded as a rental to my iPod. All I can think is that I need to start the movie before I move it. I have a feeling that I probably wasted $4. Anyone have any experience with renting movies from iTunes??

5 Days.....I can't believe it. Right now the To Do list is feeling manageable....let's hope it stays that way.

I'm looking forward to early reports from F&W.....hopefully someone is posting pics.

And I get to (re)check Steve Soars site tomorrow night to see if there were any big changes in entertain show times....probably not but I gotta look :3dglasses

[MRYPPNS]

This made me laugh out loud. Sadly, I know this one from experience!
Have a great trip - hope I spot you(on the lookout for your cute pink bag!) and get to say hi! I can't wait to hear how you enjoy your alone time!:goodvibes

Have a great time!! See ya there!

[Charleston Princess]

What is your secret to making your to-do list seem manageable? I am wondering how I will ever get everything done at this point! :eek:

[MRYPPNS]

What is your secret to making your to-do list seem manageable? I am wondering how I will ever get everything done at this point! :eek:

I don't know. All my Disney planning stuff is done. And everything is pulled out and on the dining room table ready to be packed except my clothes and electronics.

This is my To Do List:

* sew shorts
* clean rings
* give myself mani & pedi
* try to move movie onto iPod Tuesday night
* check-in to ASMu online
* checki-in to Southwest Tuesday morning
* mow lawn
* grocery shopping
* pack carry-on
* do laundry
* pack

[Lady Lallie]

I am so happy that you got your ME documents. Phew. Way to make it right, Disney!

[Native NYer]

I'm back to catch up after a terrible cold and high fever. Everyone in my class is getting sick.

I'm not sure about rentals from iTunes.

You are so organized! I love all of your lists. Can't wait to hear about how online check-in goes for you. Thinking about using it next trip.

YAY for ME tags arriving :banana::banana::banana::banana:

[PNO4TE]

Heidi - I am glad your ME stuff arrived! I about finished my packing yesterday. All we have left is to throw last minute items into our carry-ons on Thursday night before we leave for the airport. I hope we run into one another. :goodvibes

[mousescrapper]

You mow the lawn....:rolleyes:

that just gave me my morning giggle.... Ok so a quick Mom question....how much stuff have you prepped or written out for DH in re to the kids while you are gone....I think the Disney planning stuff would be so easy if I (ok when I :idea:) go on my solo trip...but leaving behind the kids and all their jazz would be kicking me...:confused:

Scrappie

[MRYPPNS]

You mow the lawn....:rolleyes:

that just gave me my morning giggle.... Ok so a quick Mom question....how much stuff have you prepped or written out for DH in re to the kids while you are gone....I think the Disney planning stuff would be so easy if I (ok when I :idea:) go on my solo trip...but leaving behind the kids and all their jazz would be kicking me...:confused:

Scrappie

Mowwing the lawn is my one outside chore....we have close to 2 acres so we have a riding lawn mower. I acutally really like mowing the lawn. I listen to a disney podcast(s) the whole time. It's takes about 1 1/2 hours to do out in the sunshine :goodvibes

No written prepping for the kids. I have massive stocks of diapers, wipes and formula on hand, I'll do all the kids laundry on Tuesday, and I'm going grocery shopping tomorrow so DH is set for the week. Other than that, he is on his own. Oh and I'll leave their insurance cards with DH.

[mousescrapper]

Mowwing the lawn is my one outside chore....we have close to 2 acres so we have a riding lawn mower. I acutally really like mowing the lawn. I listen to a disney podcast(s) the whole time. It's takes about 1 1/2 hours to do out in the sunshine :goodvibes

No written prepping for the kids. I have massive stocks of diapers, wipes and formula on hand, I'll do all the kids laundry on Tuesday, and I'm going grocery shopping tomorrow so DH is set for the week. Other than that, he is on his own. Oh and I'll leave their insurance cards with DH.

I could use some "it will be fine" lessons from you....I am so bad...I go away for a day and there is a book....

you can laugh w/ me when DH & I plan the anniversary trip in 2011...it will probably be a novel of notes for my parents....:rolleyes1

I keep telling DH once we have a rider I'll mow anytime, course though I'll have to wear a face mask...from an allergy attack to fresh cut grass

[MRYPPNS]

This is my To Do List:

* sew shorts
* clean rings
* give myself mani & pedi
* try to move movie onto iPod Tuesday night
* check-in to ASMu online DONE
* checki-in to Southwest Tuesday morning
* mow lawn DONE
* grocery shopping
* pack carry-on
* do laundry
* pack

Online ckeck-in was a breeze. All you need is your confirmation number and a credit card. Be aware of a couple of things... by using online check-in you are agreeing to have charging privileges on your KTTW cards and you agree to express check-out. The credit card you use for the online check-in is the one that will be charged.

They ask for your cel phone number, I assume to call you when your room is ready if it's not when you pick up your folder and KTTW cards.

They ask you what time you will arrive and what time you will leave on your last day.

You can add up to 2 room requests, your choices are: Pack n Play --- Ground Floor -----or Near Transportation. I assume they can still see any requests that you had made prior with a CM on the phone.

(I didn't request anything and my DH still doesn't believe me :rotfl2:)

I'll let you know how it all works out in the TR!


Off to watch Sleeping Beauty for the 1st time EVER.

[Native NYer]

Hope you enjoyed Sleeping Beauty.

No requests? Really?

[MRYPPNS]

Hope you enjoyed Sleeping Beauty.

No requests? Really?

I did enjoy Sleeping Beauty.....now I understand the whole blue dress/pink dress thing.

No requests. Really! Cuz that's how I roll .........:lmao:

[MRYPPNS]

We got take out Chinese for dinner tonight. This is what my fortune cookie said: You may attend a party where strange customs prevail.

[mrsksomeday]

We got take out Chinese for dinner tonight. This is what my fortune cookie said: You may attend a party where strange customs prevail.

You are my planning hero :worship:, I bow to your organizational skills.

I love your fortune, but now I want chinese :lmao:.

[Sarilas]

Oh wow... I can't believe you've never seen Sleeping Beauty before! That's got to be one of my absolute favorites.

[Charleston Princess]

I have been a trip-getter-ready whirlwind today, Heidi! :thumbsup2

I wonder if they changed the online check-in because when I did it this summer, I was able to opt out of putting a credit card on it. Hmmm...

Quick question for you -- do you know if they will put tickets onto the KTTW cards after the fact? Like if you buy them when you get there?

I love your fortune! Do you think MNSSHP qualifies as having strange customs? ;)

I saw Sleeping Beauty with my dad in the theater when it was rereleased sometime in the 1980's -- one of my favorites for that very reason.

[MRYPPNS]

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I have been a trip-getter-ready whirlwind today, Heidi! :thumbsup2
Good Job! Gold Star :goodvibes I bet it didn't hurt that is was probably raining.

I wonder if they changed the online check-in because when I did it this summer, I was able to opt out of putting a credit card on it. Hmmm...

It did say something like if you don't complete all the required information that you would need to finish at the regular check in line.

Quick question for you -- do you know if they will put tickets onto the KTTW cards after the fact? Like if you buy them when you get there?

Yes, basically they will just re-do your KTTW cards, but I would like that could only be done at the resort because of the door lock software (I assume you are not doing online check in then because that would defeat the whole purpose of it)

I love your fortune! Do you think MNSSHP qualifies as having strange customs? ;)
I've never been but I bet we'll be making up our own strange customs!!

I saw Sleeping Beauty with my dad in the theater when it was rereleased sometime in the 1980's -- one of my favorites for that very reason.

I just love how un-PC old Disney movies are....like that guy that gets drunk :lmao:

What time on Thursday do you think you will be arriving at CBR???

[Charleston Princess]

What time on Thursday do you think you will be arriving at CBR???

It was definitely a plus that it was raining -- we were stuck inside all day long -- I pulled out suitcases and started making piles -- made a to-do list of errands to do each day after school -- stuff like that.

I may just do paper tickets and call it good. I would like to do the online check-in from the standpoint that my room might be ready when we arrive.

The un-PC portions are always hysterical to me! :laughing:

I am hoping we get there about one or two -- I want us up and out before the sun is even thinking about rising Thursday morning.

[MRYPPNS]

Our tickets were not on our key cards last year and it made no difference. If you get the paper tickets then you can scrapbook them or put them in the photo album.

[Charleston Princess]

Our tickets were not on our key cards last year and it made no difference. If you get the paper tickets then you can scrapbook them or put them in the photo album.

Good point.

I am hoping to have MNSSHP tickets to scrapbook as well. A couple of days ago, Charles said to me, "They've probably reopened Space Mountain, and you are holding out on me." Do you know how hard it was for me not to lie outright and say to him, "Well, I have heard a rumor that it might be open during MNSSHP?" :lmao: I figured I would be in sooo much trouble if I tried to pull a stunt like that. :rotfl2:

[MRYPPNS]

Go read the post I left on your thread earlier tonight .....:lmao:......I'm not above doing it with something more powerful than Space Mountain!

[jenjolt]

Good point.

I am hoping to have MNSSHP tickets to scrapbook as well. A couple of days ago, Charles said to me, "They've probably reopened Space Mountain, and you are holding out on me." Do you know how hard it was for me not to lie outright and say to him, "Well, I have heard a rumor that it might be open during MNSSHP?" :lmao: I figured I would be in sooo much trouble if I tried to pull a stunt like that. :rotfl2:

I hope you have tickets too Jackie!!!!!:cool1:

[MRYPPNS]

I hope you have tickets too Jackie!!!!!:cool1:

JEN!!!!!!!!
How is the World?????? How are you????? How is C??????

[Charleston Princess]

Go read the post I left on your thread earlier tonight .....:lmao:......I'm not above doing it with something more powerful than Space Mountain!

I laughed out loud when I read that! Do you think Charles would believe that the Tomorrowland Noodle Station was just as good as Teppan Edo? :lmao:

I hope you have tickets too Jackie!!!!!:cool1:

JEN!!! How was your first day at our favorite place???

[Native NYer]

Heidi, since you a planning Yoda I'm sure you'll have an answer to my question. When does MNSSHP begin? Early September? I'd LOVE to go next fall and have a nice 4 day weekend in the beginning of September b/c of Rosh Hashanah. I'm thinking something quick and cheap.

Are you planning on taking Liam and Danica next year?

[MRYPPNS]

Heidi, since you a planning Yoda I'm sure you'll have an answer to my question. When does MNSSHP begin? Early September? I'd LOVE to go next fall and have a nice 4 day weekend in the beginning of September b/c of Rosh Hashanah. I'm thinking something quick and cheap.

Are you planning on taking Liam and Danica next year?

Yes the parties start in early September.

No, Liam and Danica won't be going for quite some time.

[Native NYer]

Yes the parties start in early September.

No, Liam and Danica won't be going for quite some time.

Thanks!!!

Maybe you'll have to take another solo trip next year.

[MRYPPNS]

* sew shorts DONE
* clean rings
* give myself mani & pedi DONE
* try to move movie onto iPod Tuesday night
* check-in to ASMu online DONE
* checki-in to Southwest Tuesday morning
* mow lawn DONE
* grocery shopping DONE
* pack carry-on
* do laundry
* pack
*NEW* get the camera ready

As you can see I got a couple more things done this weekend. Hopefully Liam will nap tomorrow so I can get my carry on packed. Once I get home tomorrow about lunch time for work, I won't be leaving the house again until I leave for the airport so I can get the carry on all done and complete.

OK, how odd is this? Just got a friend request on Facebook from a girl that I went to school with (elem., jr. high, high school with). I was very happy she got in touch with me....now for the odd part. Guess who she works for!?! WDW. I don't have any deets other than she works for the Walt Disney Co. in "labor management". And a couple pictures had her husband wearing a chef's coat from Spoodles. Small world huh?

[Native NYer]

You've had a busy weekend.
It's so great to reconnect with people on FB. And you can ignore people you don't want to reconnect with :lmao:

[MRYPPNS]

You've had a busy weekend.
It's so great to reconnect with people on FB. And you can ignore people you don't want to reconnect with :lmao:

I swear some people collect Facebook friends like they were trading cards. I keep getting requests from women that I didn't really know in high school....didn't have classes together, didn't socialize together, weren't in any clubs/sports together. One girl I have ignored no less than 10 times now. I have no idea who she is. Doesn't have her maiden name posted. Since she can't take the hint the next time I'm blocking her.

[Charleston Princess]

That's pretty neat about the girl from high school working at WDW now -- I wonder what labor management is exactly -- like human resource, maybe?

[Native NYer]

I swear some people collect Facebook friends like they were trading cards. I keep getting requests from women that I didn't really know in high school....didn't have classes together, didn't socialize together, weren't in any clubs/sports together. One girl I have ignored no less than 10 times now. I have no idea who she is. Doesn't have her maiden name posted. Since she can't take the hint the next time I'm blocking her.

So true!!! There is no possible way anyone knows over 300 people!!!

[MRYPPNS]

I'm officially starting to pack now.....I just took out the spare diapers from my soon-to-be park bag!

Can I get a 2 day dance????? WOOT! WOOT! :woohoo:

[DisMomAmy]

Happy 2 Days!!

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

I'm glad I didn't miss you! DMIL is going to Florida on Tuesday and I remembered that you were leaving the day before or day after her...

Have a great trip!! I'm so excited for you!! :cool1::cool1:

[LISAMWDW]

I'm officially starting to pack now.....I just took out the spare diapers from my soon-to-be park bag!

Can I get a 2 day dance????? WOOT! WOOT! :woohoo:

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:yay::banana::cheer2::banana::cheer2::yay:

[ScotsMinnie]

Only just found this link from your TR and already you have onlt 2 days left!!!!!! :banana::wizard::yay::woohoo:

Your plans sound amazing and I hope you have a great time. Can't wait to hear.

I can really understand why you are taking this trip and I am very jealous. 5 days on my own in Disney sounds bliss!!! Me time is really important. As much as we love being mummies!!!

Enjoy! x

[Lady Lallie]

WOO HOO! 2 Days!!! :banana: :banana: :yay: :yay: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[jenbear123]

Not sure if you've solved the issue of syncing your rented movie to your iPod... but here's a link to the Apple website for a video tutorial of how to do it. You'll need Quicktime to see the video. Hope this helps: Sync to your iPod (http://www.apple.com/itunes/how-to/#video-sync)

If that's not the right video, look at the other videos that are there as well. Good Luck! And happy 2 days!!!! :yay: