The now Non-Turkey Day PTR. Bad news UPD: 11/16!

[NuttyDisneyMom]

Here we come...again! We are heading back to our home away from home for our 1st WDW Thanksgiving!:woohoo: We are leaving on 11/20 and will be in the World through 11/29. Here's our castmembers for this trip....

NuttyDisneyMom - that's me! And a perfect definition at that;) I was born an hour away from Mickey and lived there for 23 years! I remember WDW when it was just the Magic Kingdom. Ride tickets, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Mr. Toad....ahhh those were the days. I am a HUGE planner, organizer, and FOODIE!!! Just wait till you see how many times I cange our ADR's:lmao: Also, I'm a lover of Classic Mickey, Alice in Wonderland, and Maleficent:) I am most looking forward to watching my children have a wonderful time and sharing it with my DM. I love Epcot, SpectroMagic, and Wishes.

DM - will be referred to as Nana throughout this report. My mother started my love affair with the mouse when I was just 2 years old and I couldn't thank her enough for doing so:hug: This is her 2nd trip with me and DD7 to WDW and her 1st with all 3 kiddos. She is most looking forward to watching the kids' face light up with Disney magic, especially MK at night, and the FOOD of course. She has never been to any other park then MK either:eek: I know, the horror! She'll be scootin' around the World, so if you see a mom and 3 kids screaming "NANA WAIT!!!" while chasing a scooter down Main Street...that's us!:lmao:

DS18 - will be referred to as Charming this report. He just graduated from Army boot camp on 9/11/09 and started his senior year of high school this year. This will be his 3rd trip to WDW. He is a lover of....I hope you're sitting down....the PRINCESSES! I'm totally serious! He thinks they are all so hot and is determined to get a date with one this year, or at least some phone numbers:laughing: Now you see why I am referring to him as Charming right?:idea: Now, when I say the boy loves food, I mean THE BOY LOVES FOOD! Just wait and you'll see when I do my dining report;) Hates roller coasters, but loved RnR...I know, go figure:confused3 Can't get him on any of the mountains in MK or ToT, but he'll ride RnR all day! He's also a HUGE Star Wars nut:darth::yoda: Most looking forward to Epcot and O'Hana dinner!

DD14 - will be referred to as Alice throughout this report. She just started her freshman year of high school this year and is your typical teenage girl...with a twist...she's super-gifted (not to brag at all, but she's uber smart and attends a medically geared high school)...so everything is always interesting with her wherever we go;) This will be her 3rd trip to WDW. She is a lover of The Lion King and The Little Mermaid/Ariel, but her biggest "crush" is Jack Skellington:lovestruc She also loves food and won't hesitate to try new things:thumbsup2 She LOVES to ride the rides and is pretty easy going. She was just diagnosed this past month with a rhuematological disease, so this trip will be interesting and we are preparing accordingly;) She is most looking forward to Kilimanjaro Safari in AK (we have yet to do it, but are this trip) and just the whole trip really! She is defininately my girl, she's LOVES WDW:littleangel:

DD7 - will be referred to as Stitch throughout this report. She just started 2nd grade this year and is big into gymnastics. She's a tiny kid for her age, but has the attitude of a girl twice her age:laughing: This will be her 4th trip to WDW. The child LOVES Stitch! So much so, she has the hat and claws/gloves and wears them ever since she got them this past April....and wears them EVERYWHERE we go! Even wears them in the car when I drive her to school so that people think Stitch is in the car:lmao:(and it does look like it since she's so tiny you'd just see the antennae sticking up above the seat). She is also a huge Star Wars fan (we all are except for Alice really) and she loves Cinderella, Snow White, and Cars. She's our tomboy:angel: Her favorite ride is Test Track and BTMRR. She is counting down the days on her Mickey Ear calendar till the trip already!

DH will NOT be joining us on this trip as he is heading back to Afghanistan with his civilian job in October:sad1: He retired in June from the Navy, but is still going to the desert.:confused3 I think he's a glutton for punishment LOL! He will be with us in our hearts though:)

So that's us....accomodations and 1st round ADR's in the next post.:hippie: Will we stay on site or won't we????

[NuttyDisneyMom]

When we took our trip in April this year, we had one day left on our ticket. We knew we had to use it before December 23rd of this year. So I proposed to DH that we go back for Thanksgiving and he said sure;) Ha Ha...sucker:rotfl2: Well, back in April we didn't know he was going to be going back to Afghanistan. At least not so quickly with his new civilian job. So, DM had 3 weeks of vacation....she's in!:banana:

Tickets - We have 6 day park hoppers:woohoo: Thank you to the military salute tix!!! We also have a one day/one park ticket too! So that's 7 whole days of parkin' it:cheer2: We may not leave till 11/30 between all the tickets we need to use and eating we have to do:laughing:, but who's complaining? Not me!!!

Accomodations, or lack there of thus far.....We have RCI and could use our timeshare, but we've NEVER stayed on WDW property:scared1: Well, there are so many pros and cons to both and I'm STILL weighing them. I'm leaning much more towards onsite though. I really want to save our RCI for something other than...no flames please:)...WDW and I REALLY want to stay onsite and use a DDP. We're tossing around POR currently and I really think that's what we're going to do. We want to get on the DxDDP if we stay onsite. Like I said, we're MAJOR foodies:lovestruc I will be booked SOMEWHERE, onsite or off, by the middle of October. Am I worried about waiting so long to book, absolutely not:cool2: So stay tuned to find out my resort dilemmas.:upsidedow If worse came to worse, I still have friends and family in the area that would welcome us with open arms:thumbsup2

ADR's - I may not have accomodations, but I do have my ADR's and ALOT of them:worship: As I mentioned, if we stay onsite we are doing the DxDDP as a treat for all of us since DH is getting a nice bonus up front to go overseas and he wants us to indulge. I told him I'd at least have time to lose the weight I'll gain before he gets home:rotfl: Here's our ADR's thus far...

Day 1 (Arrival Day/no parks)
L - Beaches n' Cream ( I know it's not an ADR place, but we will still go)
D - Chef Mickey's

Day 2
B - 1900 Park Fare
D - O'Hana:woohoo:

Day 3
L - Sci Fi
D - California Grill

Day 4 (DTD day)
L - (more like a snack) Gardenview Tea (will be OOP since not on DDP)
D - Yachtsman OR Kona Cafe

Day 5
B - Kona Cafe
D - Yachtsman OR O'Hana(if we decide to do O'Hana twice, then Yachtsman will be on day 4 for dinner and we will cancel Kona and this days' Yachtsman)

Day 6 (Thanksgiving)
B - Tusker House
L - Yak n Yeti
D - Whispering Canyon (thanksgiving dinner)

Day 7
B - Akershus
L - Tutto Italia
D - Flying Fish

Day 8
B - Crystal Palace
L - Chefs de France
D - Narcoosee's

Day 9 (going home:sad1:)
B - O'Hana

That's it thus far...and I still have 2 TS credits left on the DxDDP if we stay onsite!:rotfl: Now, I know I've said we're foodies, but I'm having trouble fitting all the dang meals in!!!:eek: We're eating at 4 signatures already! I don't have anywhere to fit HDDR, which I think the kids will love.:confused3 Any other ideas are more than welcome!!! I am trying to get a CRT since that was the most magical experience ever with Stitch, when she was 4, and Alice wants to eat in the castle. We'd like to do that as a breakfast, as before. I got lucky when we went 3 years ago with Nana and Stitch, then 4 and her first trip. I called dining from our room the night before and got an 8am ressie the next morning. I am going to hold my breath and pray:wizard::goodvibes

I know alot of people will say that it looks like alot of time in restaurants, and it is....but only somewhat. We need LOTS of breaks in the parks with Nana, who is also diabetic so she has to eat her meals regularly, and with my Alice and her disorder that is going to cause her to need to get off her feet more often. So why not take the longer rests indoors, in AC, and with FOOD:cloud9:??? At least that's how we look at it;)

Non park plans - BBB for Stitch! It's a surprise for Alice. She said when we were there last time she'd love to do it, so....she's doing it;) Of course Stitch is already in the know about it. She will be bringing her Tink costume for this. I am also thinking of planning on taking everyone to La Nouba as another surprise on our DTD day! I'm the only one that has ever been and it was back in 99, so I think I'm overdue. I know everyone would just LOVE it. It is fantastic and I would think it could only be better now. I have also ordered the Glass Slipper dessert forAlice to be served to her at our Gardenview Tea. Her birthday is Christmas Eve, so we are celebrating on 11/24 at our tea. She is going to be so thrilled! Tea is her fave girlie thing to do and I can't wait to see her face!

So as you can tell, I've been BUSY planning our trip. I work on it a bit each night. Stay tuned to find out what I've been buying for the trip! Oh and did I mention that we're pin traders.....oh Ebay is dangerous for those!!!:eek:

[MomsOf2boys]

Hello Hello...Here I am!!!! I have so far NEVER been the first follower on a trippie report so count me in!

HDDR was SUPER FUN by the way. But i can see that you are filled up in the evenings. What about CRT for BREAKFAST before the park is opened. That could be a nice memory and the food is good and the boys will do fine.

[NuttyDisneyMom]

Hello Hello...Here I am!!!! I have so far NEVER been the first follower on a trippie report so count me in!

HDDR was SUPER FUN by the way. But i can see that you are filled up in the evenings. What about CRT for BREAKFAST before the park is opened. That could be a nice memory and the food is good and the boys will do fine.

Hey Susan! Glad you made it!!!:hug: Nana and I did CRT breakfast back in 07 with Stitch, who was then 4. It was her first trip to WDW and we got so lucky getting in by calling the night before!!! We got an 8am the next AM:woohoo: Best experience to date for me, Nana, and Stitch. I am going to try to get in again...I keep checking EVERYDAY online. I know Charming will enjoy the princesses, the big flirt:lmao:

[NuttyDisneyMom]

So I've been to the Disney Store 3 times in the last week:lovestruc I got fleece hooded jackets for all of us, with the exception of Charming who can't make up his mind if he wants one or not:confused3 Nana and I got the classic Mickey one...
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/101154MS.jpg
Alice got the Jack one, of course...
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/101153MS.jpg
and Stitch got Tink...
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/101273M.jpg

I also picked up Stitch's Tink costume. The sale was too good to pass up! She got the light up wings too, but I wouldn't let her wear them to Disney on Ice since they are big and we didn't want them to get ruined;)
Here she is at Disney on Ice last week. Please excuse the blue mouth from her cotton candy :laughing:
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/DSCF0668.jpg

I've also been on Ebay buying pins!:woohoo: When they come in, I'll post pics!

I've been rethinking some of our dining options this week too. Also been thinking about staying an extra day:yay: We'll see what happens...stay tuned:3dglasses

[shebaxric]

Hi there!
I found your PTR and am on board. You will actually be there when I'm going!:cool1: Except, you'll be there a couple days longer than me.... I promise I'm not too jealous!:rolleyes1

I hope you enjoy all of your ressies, I would be in heaven with those! We have one more thing in common, my father and my FIL were both in the navy and are now retired. We are also using the military salute tickets!! My DSIS is going and is staying at the RCI property down there, it looks pretty nice. DH and I are staying at SSR, have you considered trying to rent points from a DVC member? That's what we did and we have a one bedroom that is going to be plenty big! Hopefully, those accommodations work out for you!

[MomsOf2boys]

We are staying at AKV but we have stayed at SSR and LOVED it! We walked over to Downtown Disney every evening.

I love the Tink costume!!! Tink is my favorite as she is so sassy.

I love the hoodies... I might have to pop over there and take a look. :rolleyes1

My DS18 says Narcooses is the best restaurant on the property and to make sure someone tries the swordfish and if they don't like it to box it up and call his cell phone as he would be more than happy to eat it. LOL

[MickeyisBeast]

Joining in!
Your DD14 is around my age, and sounds a lot like me :]
Can't wait to see the pins you bought!

[NuttyDisneyMom]

Hi there!
I found your PTR and am on board. You will actually be there when I'm going!:cool1: Except, you'll be there a couple days longer than me.... I promise I'm not too jealous!:rolleyes1

I hope you enjoy all of your ressies, I would be in heaven with those! We have one more thing in common, my father and my FIL were both in the navy and are now retired. We are also using the military salute tickets!! My DSIS is going and is staying at the RCI property down there, it looks pretty nice. DH and I are staying at SSR, have you considered trying to rent points from a DVC member? That's what we did and we have a one bedroom that is going to be plenty big! Hopefully, those accommodations work out for you!

I have thought about renting DVC points, but not sure where to start?:confused3 I was going to look on Ebay for some and see what the procedure is like. Wish me luck!

We are staying at AKV but we have stayed at SSR and LOVED it! We walked over to Downtown Disney every evening.

I love the Tink costume!!! Tink is my favorite as she is so sassy.

I love the hoodies... I might have to pop over there and take a look. :rolleyes1

My DS18 says Narcooses is the best restaurant on the property and to make sure someone tries the swordfish and if they don't like it to box it up and call his cell phone as he would be more than happy to eat it. LOL

Nana's hoodie came in the mail today. It's the Mickey one like mine, but I had to order hers because they didn't have the size she wanted. They are SOOO soft too and such a good deal. :thumbsup2 It's easier to justify my Disney Store jaunts to DH when there is a sale:lmao:

Tell your DS that Charming, also, will most likely order the swordfish. He's usually my big steak eater, but I have turned him on to fish the last few years. He LOVES salmon, but my father has been rubbing off to him how good swordfish is and I think he's be game to try it at Narcoosees's.

Joining in!
Your DD14 is around my age, and sounds a lot like me :]
Can't wait to see the pins you bought!

Welcome!!! Thanks for joining inpopcorn:: I will definitely post the pin pics. There are SOOO many on their way as my kiddos are BIG traders. I'm more of the hoarder:laughing:

[shebaxric]

I have thought about renting DVC points, but not sure where to start?:confused3 I was going to look on Ebay for some and see what the procedure is like. Wish me luck!

There is actually a thread dedicated to DVC Points Rentals. I've posted a link, I hope it works!!

http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=29

[NuttyDisneyMom]

There is actually a thread dedicated to DVC Points Rentals. I've posted a link, I hope it works!!

http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=29

Thank you!:hug: Wish me luck!!!

[NuttyDisneyMom]

Going shopping again today...with a purpose of course!;) I have to exchange a pair of Stitch's shoes at Stride Rite, which happens to be in my "home" mall with the Disney Store in it:lovestruc How convenient!!! Oh, what will I buy???? I'll let you know tonight!

Also, I had a HUGE blonde moment (and yes, I am blonde:laughing:). My BFF is a DVC owner!!!!! I called her a few mins ago with my woes about trying to rent DVC points, what do I do, where do I stay...blah blah blah.:sad2: She says to me..."Did you forget we're DVC members and I have points I can sell to you???" So as soon as I finish this, I'm on my way to her house to finalize my resort ressies...:woohoo::cool1::wizard:

I'll have a big update for you all tonight:hug:

[shebaxric]

Going shopping again today...with a purpose of course!;) I have to exchange a pair of Stitch's shoes at Stride Rite, which happens to be in my "home" mall with the Disney Store in it:lovestruc How convenient!!! Oh, what will I buy???? I'll let you know tonight!

Also, I had a HUGE blonde moment (and yes, I am blonde:laughing:). My BFF is a DVC owner!!!!! I called her a few mins ago with my woes about trying to rent DVC points, what do I do, where do I stay...blah blah blah.:sad2: She says to me..."Did you forget we're DVC members and I have points I can sell to you???" So as soon as I finish this, I'm on my way to her house to finalize my resort ressies...:woohoo::cool1::wizard:

I'll have a big update for you all tonight:hug:

That's fantastic!!! I'm so glad that you spoke to your friend and she was able to help you out! Now, I'm crossing my fingers and my toes that you can secure a ressie! I looked on the Resort Reservation Availability Board for November and it looks like SSR is available. Good luck and I'll be waiting for your update!:)

[MomsOf2boys]

Going shopping again today...with a purpose of course!;) I have to exchange a pair of Stitch's shoes at Stride Rite, which happens to be in my "home" mall with the Disney Store in it:lovestruc How convenient!!! Oh, what will I buy???? I'll let you know tonight!
Wooohooo! What will it be? Matching T's?

Also, I had a HUGE blonde moment (and yes, I am blonde:laughing:). My BFF is a DVC owner!!!!! I called her a few mins ago with my woes about trying to rent DVC points, what do I do, where do I stay...blah blah blah.:sad2: She says to me..."Did you forget we're DVC members and I have points I can sell to you???" So as soon as I finish this, I'm on my way to her house to finalize my resort ressies...:woohoo::cool1::wizard:

I'll have a big update for you all tonight:hug:

Woohoo! I really liked SSR. We stayed at Congress Park and we ended up being right next to the path for Downtown Disney! We so loved it there. I can't wait to hear your update.

[NuttyDisneyMom]

We have confirmed resort reservations!!!:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo: My BFF and I got on the phone with DVC this AM and we are staying the first four nights at SSR and the last 4 nights at OKW!:cool1: She sold me her points at a VERY reasonalbe price, and I'd honestly much rather give her the money:laughing: Both resorts are for 1bdr villas! I'm soooo excited! Can you believe that in ALL my 34 years, being born and raised an hour away from WDW for 23 of them, that I've NEVER stayed on property:scared1: I can't wait to take advantage of EMH's too:dance3:

So now that I have that HUGE weight off my shoulders, I have some dining to rearrange...at least I think so. We booked with the Basic DDP instead of the DxDDP, at least for now. I'm weighing my options to see how much of a savings it would be if we upgraded to DxDDP or not. My kiddos LOVE alot of the CS in most of the parks, it's DHS we loathe but would just jump over to Beaches n' Cream that day:love: to avoid DHS CS. So I will let you know how that comes out over the next day or two.

I did go shopping today at the Disney Store:cloud9: I picked up the CUTEST velour tracksuit for Stitch. It's from the Cinderella collection and is Cindy pale blue and super sparkly! I bought the shirt to go underneath it. Coolest thing was it was already marked down to clearance and I got another 25% off that!;) Here are the 3 pieces that make up the outfit...
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/100927M.jpg
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/100921M.jpg
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/100928M.jpg

Stitch also got 2 more pairs of fall/winter jammies since the PJ pals were on sale 2 for $20. She got a pink Tink pair and a blue Tink pair. She's super happy:yay:

Coming up next....what to do about the dining!!!!:eek: Any ideas are welcome!

[NuttyDisneyMom]

Woohoo! I really liked SSR. We stayed at Congress Park and we ended up being right next to the path for Downtown Disney! We so loved it there. I can't wait to hear your update.

Hi Susan! No matching T's....yet:lmao:, but you know they are coming soon! I am going to order them from Disney Outlet online since they have T's from $4 -$6 on clearance!:yay: And it's stuff we like too:thumbsup2

That's fantastic!!! I'm so glad that you spoke to your friend and she was able to help you out! Now, I'm crossing my fingers and my toes that you can secure a ressie! I looked on the Resort Reservation Availability Board for November and it looks like SSR is available. Good luck and I'll be waiting for your update!:)

Thank you soooo much for your DVC idea to begin with! Without that, I would never have mentioned it to my BFF and wouldn't have gotten what I did today!!!:hug::hug::hug:

[NuttyDisneyMom]

So we have officially decided to do the basic DDP;) We are going to do the DxDP when we go "home" in April with DH when he returns from Afghanistan. The man will be pretty hungry after all:laughing: We are still going to pay for some meals OOP, which is fine with us. When it was all figured out and said and done, I end up saving over $600 doing the dining this way:woohoo: So here is our new dining agenda...

Day 1 (arrival day/no parks)
L -CS @ WPE for 1 CS credit each
D - Chef Mickeys 1 TS credit each

Day 2
B - CS @ SSR, BW Bakery, or Norway Bakery OOP
L - Chefs de France OOP (we will do the chefs prixe fixe menu:thumbsup2)
D - O'Hana 1 TS credit each

Day 3
B - CS @ SSR or BW Bakery OOP
L - Sci Fi OOP
D - CS @ SSR or BW for 1 CS credit

Day 4
B - CS @ Main Street Bakery:yay: 1 CS credit
L - Gardenview Tea Room for us 4 girls OOP and CS @ GF for DS18
D - Kona 1 TS credit

Day 5 (moving to OKW)
B - WPE @ DTD 1 CS credit
L - Earl of Sandwich @ DTD:yay: 1 CS credit
D - Yachtsman 2 TS credit

Day 6 (Thanksgiving)
B - Tusker House OOP
L - skipping it!
D - Whispering Canyon for 1 TS credit

Day 7
B - Sancks @ OKW
L - Tangerine Cafe 1 CS credit
D - Flying Fish 2 TS credits

Day 8
B - Crystal Palace OOP
L - Pecos Bills @ MK 1 CS credit
D - Columbia Harbour House @ MK for 1 CS credit or Plaza OOP

Day 9 (departure day:sad1:)
B - O'Hana OOP

And I think we've sucessfully spent all our credits:angel:

[MomsOf2boys]

Sometimes when we switch resorts mid-stay, we switch dining plans as well. :) That makes life really confusing and fun to plan. :confused3

[cascarlet]

I'll be following your report!! I'm going same time 11/21-11/28. Looks like we are both planning on being at AK on TG! I think that's a great plan!

I have a DS18 as well, and I'm taking my mom for the first time.

Love the hoodies you got. I ordered some for the family too, they should be here on Monday! DS18 didn't want one either :sad2:

Only 49 days!!! I hope October goes by as quickly as September did!!

[NuttyDisneyMom]

I'll be following your report!! I'm going same time 11/21-11/28. Looks like we are both planning on being at AK on TG! I think that's a great plan!

I have a DS18 as well, and I'm taking my mom for the first time.

Love the hoodies you got. I ordered some for the family too, they should be here on Monday! DS18 didn't want one either :sad2:

Only 49 days!!! I hope October goes by as quickly as September did!!

Hi and welcome!:hug: You will LOVE the hoodies...they are SO soft and the perfect weight for FL evenings in November:thumbsup2 What's up with these boys not wanting Disney stuff:rotfl2: He did get the pirate mickey ears tho when we went this past April....so I KNOW there's still kid in him no matter how grown he likes to act:laughing:

I know October is going to FLY by!!!! November 20th will be here before we both know it!:woohoo:

[MomsOf2boys]

Have you decided where you are staying? Did I miss something? Is it November yet?

[ILUVDSNYWRLD]

I'll be following your report!! I'm going same time 11/21-11/28. Looks like we are both planning on being at AK on TG! I think that's a great plan!

I have a DS18 as well, and I'm taking my mom for the first time.

Love the hoodies you got. I ordered some for the family too, they should be here on Monday! DS18 didn't want one either :sad2:

Only 49 days!!! I hope October goes by as quickly as September did!!


I'm Following Too we are going to be there from 11/25 - 11/29!! Have either of you done a Thanksgiving Trip to WDW before?

[NuttyDisneyMom]

Have you decided where you are staying? Did I miss something? Is it November yet?

Hi Susan! Yes, you missed something:laughing: We are doing a split stay between SSR and OKW. My friend let me rent her DVC points:woohoo:

I'm Following Too we are going to be there from 11/25 - 11/29!! Have either of you done a Thanksgiving Trip to WDW before?

Hi and :welcome:

I've never done Thanksgiving before:eek: I have a feeling it will turn into a yearly thing for us tho. We are supposed to be going back in April 2010, but now it looks like we will be making our 1st trip to DLR at that time:dance3:

[MomsOf2boys]

Hi Susan! Yes, you missed something:laughing: We are doing a split stay between SSR and OKW. My friend let me rent her DVC points:woohoo:
:dance3:

Oh my goodness! I was still waiting for you to come back from her house and give us the update!! :confused3popcorn:::surfweb::idea::confused:

I guess my CP button just ushered me right on along on this report.

Ok... I'm all caught up now... carry on. :)

[MomsOf2boys]

Sure enough.... went back and looked and not only did I miss that update which had your Disney Store Cindy clothing but also that you may do matching shirts one day. Our family has them but my aunt and her family do not. I don't know if i could get them to do it with us or not. LOL :rotfl:

[shebaxric]

We have confirmed resort reservations!!!:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo: My BFF and I got on the phone with DVC this AM and we are staying the first four nights at SSR and the last 4 nights at OKW!:cool1: She sold me her points at a VERY reasonalbe price, and I'd honestly much rather give her the money:laughing: Both resorts are for 1bdr villas! I'm soooo excited! Can you believe that in ALL my 34 years, being born and raised an hour away from WDW for 23 of them, that I've NEVER stayed on property:scared1: I can't wait to take advantage of EMH's too:dance3:

I did go shopping today at the Disney Store:cloud9: I picked up the CUTEST velour tracksuit for DD7. It's from the Cinderella collection and is Cindy pale blue and super sparkly! I bought the shirt to go underneath it. Coolest thing was it was already marked down to clearance and I got another 25% off that!;) Here are the 3 pieces that make up the outfit...
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/100927M.jpg
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/100921M.jpg
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/100928M.jpg
Congrats on SSR & OKW!!:cool1: That is fantastic that you were able to get that secured. I know that is one of the most stressful parts of planning for WDW, accommodations!

That tracksuit is absolutely adorable!:cutie: I really love the shirt! She will absolutely love that!

So we have officially decided to do the basic DDP;) So here is our new dining agenda...

Day 1 (arrival day/no parks)
L - Beaches n' Cream OOP or Earl of Sandwich for 1 CS credit each
D - Chef Mickeys 1 TS credit each

Day 2
B - CS @ SSR, BW Bakery, or Norway Bakery OOP
L - Chefs de France OOP (we will do the chefs prixe fixe menu:thumbsup2)
D - O'Hana 1 TS credit each

Day 3
B - CS @ SSR or BW Bakery OOP
L - Sci Fi OOP
D - CS @ SSR or BW for 1 CS credit

Day 4
B - CS @ Main Street Bakery:yay: 1 CS credit
L - Gardenview Tea Room for us 4 girls OOP and CS @ GF for DS18
D - Kona 1 TS credit

Day 5 (moving to OKW)
B - Kona OOP
L - WPE @ DTD:yay: 1 CS credit
D - Yachtsman 2 TS credit

Day 6 (Thanksgiving)
B - Tusker House OOP
L - CS @ Flame Tree BBQ or Pizzafari for 1 CS credit
D - Whispering Canyon for 1 TS credit

Day 7
B - Sancks @ OKW
L - Tangerine Cafe 1 CS credit
D - Flying Fish 2 TS credits

Day 8
B - Crystal Palace OOP
L - Pecos Bills @ MK 1 CS credit
D - Columbia Harbour House @ MK for 1 CS credit or Plaza OOP

Day 9 (departure day:sad1:)
B - O'Hana OOP

And I think we've sucessfully spent all our credits:angel:


Your food selections look absolutely fantastic!! I know that you will have such a wonderful time!

[coltink]

Hoping over from my TR. Everything looks great. You're well planned out and your ressies are perfectly made.
I'm so jealous that you are going in 45 days! I have 97 to go. 7 days until I can make my ressies.

The oufit and jackets are cute! I don't have a disney stor near me. Boo! I'll have to do my shopping on line. I'm not even sure here the closest one is. :headache:

[NuttyDisneyMom]

Oh my goodness! I was still waiting for you to come back from her house and give us the update!! :confused3popcorn:::surfweb::idea::confused:

I guess my CP button just ushered me right on along on this report.

Ok... I'm all caught up now... carry on. :)

:lmao::rotfl2::rotfl:carrying on now...:lmao::rotfl2::rotfl:

Sure enough.... went back and looked and not only did I miss that update which had your Disney Store Cindy clothing but also that you may do matching shirts one day. Our family has them but my aunt and her family do not. I don't know if i could get them to do it with us or not. LOL :rotfl:

I'll make them wear the shirts or they're not going!!!:laughing:

Congrats on SSR & OKW!!:cool1: That is fantastic that you were able to get that secured. I know that is one of the most stressful parts of planning for WDW, accommodations!

That tracksuit is absolutely adorable!:cutie: I really love the shirt! She will absolutely love that!




Your food selections look absolutely fantastic!! I know that you will have such a wonderful time!

It really is, you're right:headache: I can't believe I got what I did since I waited SOOOO long to book. I'm booking my April trip to DLR now!!!:thumbsup2

Stitch adores the outfit and wants to wear it to school already! She's really good about her clothes, so I think she'll get to do that as soon as the weather cools down enough for her to wear it;)

Hoping over from my TR. Everything looks great. You're well planned out and your ressies are perfectly made.
I'm so jealous that you are going in 45 days! I have 97 to go. 7 days until I can make my ressies.

The oufit and jackets are cute! I don't have a disney stor near me. Boo! I'll have to do my shopping on line. I'm not even sure here the closest one is. :headache:

Thanks and :welcome: Your 97 days will go by SO fast, no worries;) Can't wait to see what ressies you get. I'm pullin' for ya:thumbsup2

I also order online too, I can't get enough Disney stuff:rotfl:

[MomsOf2boys]

:lmao::rotfl2::rotfl:carrying on now...:lmao::rotfl2::rotfl:

:scared1:Yes, and shorts too!

I'll make them wear the shorts or they're not going!!!:laughing:

:rotfl:

What are you thinking about packing seriously. We were there in April and I don't know if it was a freak of nature thing or not but it was COLD

People were buying up sweatshirts all over the place. Because I am always cold in restaurants etc, I had one thin sweater hoodie and I wore it all week. :eek: I washed it but you know... all the pictures have me wearing the same thing again and again... like a really, really, really long day.

[cascarlet]

I'm Following Too we are going to be there from 11/25 - 11/29!! Have either of you done a Thanksgiving Trip to WDW before?

I haven't this is a first during the holidays and I'm so excited I can't stand it!!!

I have been to DL a couple times for NYE. That was insanity, but lots of fun!!

[NuttyDisneyMom]

What are you thinking about packing seriously. We were there in April and I don't know if it was a freak of nature thing or not but it was COLD

People were buying up sweatshirts all over the place. Because I am always cold in restaurants etc, I had one thin sweater hoodie and I wore it all week. :eek: I washed it but you know... all the pictures have me wearing the same thing again and again... like a really, really, really long day.

Weather is PERFECT in November, at least for us. Low to mid 80's during the day and then upper 50's at night. Definitely will need sweatshirts at night:thumbsup2 Those hoodies I bought at the Disney Store are going to be PERFECT:yay:

I haven't this is a first during the holidays and I'm so excited I can't stand it!!!

I have been to DL a couple times for NYE. That was insanity, but lots of fun!!

We are VERY excited too as it's our first holiday at WDW. I don't think it's going to be as crowded as summertime by far!!! I think it will be low crowds up unitl Thanksgiving Day, then pick up to about moderate through Saturday. I can deal with it tho:thumbsup2

[NuttyDisneyMom]

:scared1:Well I had a major blonde moment on Monday! The light bulb went off and clicked that since we are doing a split stay and are on the DDP, our dining credits at SSR will expire on the night we check inot OKW:sad2: So I had to rearrange quite a bit of ADR's. I had to give up what I was looking forward to most, Cali Grill, and DM had to give up what she was looking forward to most, Flying Fish.:sad1: But we've looked on the bright side and said HEY...there's always April when we'll be on the DxDDP!:banana: So here's where we're at now with our ADR's...

SSR Days 1-4; 4 TS and 4 CS credits each

Day 1 (arrival day/no parks)
L - WPE for 1 CS credit each
D - Chef Mickeys 1 TS credit each

Day 2 (Epcot and MK)
B - In room
L - CS @ Epcot (Tangerine or Sommerfest for me:thumbsup2)
D - O'Hana 1 TS credit each

Day 3 (DHS)
B - CS @ SSR or BW Bakery 1 CS credit each
L - Sci Fi OOP
D - 50's Prime Time for 1 TS credit each

Day 4 (MK and Epcot)
B - CS @ Main Street Bakery 1 CS credit:woohoo:
L - Gardenview Tea Room for us 4 girls OOP and CS @ GF for DS18
D - Kona 1 TS credit
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
2nd half of stay @ OKW; 4 TS and 4 CS each

Day 5 (non park day)
B - WPE 1 CS credit each
L - Earl of Sandwich 1 CS credit each
D - Yachtsman 2 TS credit

Day 6 (Thanksgiving and AK day)
B - Tusker House OOP
L - skipping/snacking it!
D - Whispering Canyon for 1 TS credit

Day 7 (MK and Epcot)
B - Kona OOP
L - CS @ Epcot or MK for 1 CS each
D - Cape May Clambake for 1 TS each

Day 8 (MK and Epcot)
B - Crystal Palace OOP
L -Planet Hollywood OOP (will have 2 of the $15 vouchers)
D - Columbia Harbour House @ MK for 1 CS credit

Day 9 (departure day:sad1:)
B - O'Hana OOP

Snack credits will be used as the kids want them, of course:) We will be using them for Doh bars, Dole Whips, Ice cream cookie sandwiches, Main St Bakery cinnamon rolls:angel:, and treats from Goofy's candy co:thumbsup2

[MomsOf2boys]

Ohhhhhh....I forgot about those Doh Bars....... Someone smack me and wake me up!

[NuttyDisneyMom]

Ohhhhhh....I forgot about those Doh Bars....... Someone smack me and wake me up!

Now if they would just have deep fried oreos somewhere at WDW...we'd be in total sugar heaven!!!:cloud9:

[NuttyDisneyMom]

:lmao:so I just did some Disney online shopping at the Disney Store and Disney Outlet to the tune of $160!:rolleyes1 I think it's worth is since I got my LUGGAGE I've been wanting!!! I also made personalized duffel bags for both Alice and Stitch:lovestruc Got some pins for all 3 kids, a tshirt for me, some Jack PJ's for Alice that are going to be an Xmas gift, and a lanyard pouch for Charming since he doesn't have one, but will definitely need it this trip. I'll have to take pics when the personalized duffel bags get here since you can't save those photos online. Here's the photos of what's coming to me soon...

My luggage...:lovestruc
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/59258.jpg

Alice's pjs for xmas...
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/59037M.jpg

My Eeyore Tee...
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/B5701F0012M.jpg

Charming's lanyard pouch...
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/400100111000.jpg

Pins for the kids...Rhino is for Charming, Jack is for Alice, and Stitch is for, well Stitch...
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/501325.jpg
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/501025.jpg
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/501100.jpg

Up next...our day by day park plans and our faves at each park:hippie:

[shebaxric]

Okay, I'm going to the Disney Outlet Store right now!!

I really want to get some t-shirts for our trip as well, so hopefully this will work out!

Congrats on the luggage and other loot!:thumbsup2

[NuttyDisneyMom]

Okay, I'm going to the Disney Outlet Store right now!!

I really want to get some t-shirts for our trip as well, so hopefully this will work out!

Congrats on the luggage and other loot!:thumbsup2

They really do have a good selection of T's from $4-$6...good luck!!!:goodvibes

[MomsOf2boys]

They really do have a good selection of T's from $4-$6...good luck!!!:goodvibes

Ok..ok...I'll go look...but if you get an email from my DP it's because I am going to blame this entire online shopping thing on you. :rotfl2:

[NuttyDisneyMom]

Ok..ok...I'll go look...but if you get an email from my DP it's because I am going to blame this entire online shopping thing on you. :rotfl2:

:lmao:Don't laugh, I'm back on there again!!!!:lmao:

[coltink]

LOVE the luggage! And the shirts

I'm trying to get my DPIC to do a matching shirt kind of thing but I'm pretty sure she is ANTI that and will nix it before I can even try to make something. Although she seems a bit interested in making a Mickey Tie Dye shirts. I'm so challanged I'm not sure I could even figure it out. I have read the directions on the disboards. They seem easy enough but I'm not sure I 'get' it.

I should make shirt shirt for myself and have it say challanged.... but that's offensive isn't it?

[NuttyDisneyMom]

I just called WDW merchandise and ordered it....this...
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/dooney2.jpg

It'll be here within 3 weeks:woohoo: I've NEVER bought myself anything like this and I'm looking at it as my belated birthday gift!;) I can't WAIT for it to get here!:banana:

[MomsOf2boys]

I just called WDW merchandise and ordered it....this...
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/dooney2.jpg

It'll be here within 3 weeks:woohoo: I've NEVER bought myself anything like this and I'm looking at it as my belated birthday gift!;) I can't WAIT for it to get here!:banana:

Oh my gosh! That may have been the very last one and it may have been a great tug-o-war with some other Dis'ers and now............:confused3



You have snatched the very last one...........popcorn::



And so :scared1:





YOU WON!

:dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3:

[NuttyDisneyMom]

Oh my gosh! That may have been the very last one and it may have been a great tug-o-war with some other Dis'ers and now............:confused3



You have snatched the very last one...........popcorn::



And so :scared1:





YOU WON!

:dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3:

I don't know that I snagged the last one really....the CM I spoke to was so non chalant when I said I wanted to order one. Like they had plenty:confused3 Are they really that hard to get?? My BFF's DH is calling this evening to order her one for xmas.:rotfl2: VA Beach is going to be full of these D&B bags!!!:rotfl:

[NuttyDisneyMom]

LOVE the luggage! And the shirts

I'm trying to get my DPIC to do a matching shirt kind of thing but I'm pretty sure she is ANTI that and will nix it before I can even try to make something. Although she seems a bit interested in making a Mickey Tie Dye shirts. I'm so challanged I'm not sure I could even figure it out. I have read the directions on the disboards. They seem easy enough but I'm not sure I 'get' it.

I should make shirt shirt for myself and have it say challanged.... but that's offensive isn't it?

:lmao:How about artistically challenged??? That would be better and non offensive;)

[MomsOf2boys]

I don't know that I snagged the last one really....the CM I spoke to was so non chalant when I said I wanted to order one. Like they had plenty:confused3 Are they really that hard to get?? My BFF's DH is calling this evening to order her one for xmas.:rotfl2: VA Beach is going to be full of these D&B bags!!!:rotfl:


Well...it may not have been the last bag... but they are populating this picture around on other TR and PTR's right now...

Just saying....:confused3

[NuttyDisneyMom]

Well...it may not have been the last bag... but they are populating this picture around on other TR and PTR's right now...

Just saying....:confused3

Ah ok:idea: Chalk it up to another blonde moment for me:rotfl:

[NuttyDisneyMom]

...for some shopping with DH, who leaves in 3 days for Afghanistan:sad1: What will I buy now??? Oh and it's payday:rotfl2:

[MomsOf2boys]

...for some shopping with DH, who leaves in 3 days for Afghanistan:sad1: What will I buy now??? Oh and it's payday:rotfl2:

Have a fantastic day! :banana::banana:

[coltink]

It doesn't help that I am a blonde too!

Have fun shopping! I'm jealous!

Although I will probably be buying my Halloween costume today or tomorrow. It's shopping just not Disney shopping (although I will be a Disney Character).

93 days!

[NuttyDisneyMom]

It doesn't help that I am a blonde too!

Have fun shopping! I'm jealous!

Although I will probably be buying my Halloween costume today or tomorrow. It's shopping just not Disney shopping (although I will be a Disney Character).

93 days!

Your time is flying by...see??? So what did you get for your costume?

[NuttyDisneyMom]

We have a very diverse group of riders in our family:3dglasses Here are each of our must do's at each park....

Me :maleficen

MK - Space Mountain!!!, Haunted Mansion, TTA, Buzz, POTC, Peter Pan, Philharmagic, BTMRR
Epcot - Soarin', Test Track, living with the land
DHS - RnR!!!!, TSMM!!!!, ToT, GMR, Star Wars
AK - Everest is the only thing I've rode there and loved it

Nana :moped:
MK - Haunted Mansion, Philharmagic, IASW, Peter Pan, Winnie, POTC, TTA, Buzz
Epcot - Never been so:confused3
DHS - GMR, Star Wars
AK - Never been so :confused3


Charming :hmghost:
MK - POTC, Buzz, Haunted Mansion. yep...that's it! He won't ride any of the thrill rides in MK:lmao:
Epcot - Test Track, Mission Space (Orange), Spaceship Earth, Soarin'
DHS - RnR (yes, I know, he HATES thrill rides but LOVES this:confused3), TSMM, Star Wars
AK - only rode EE and HATED it:rotfl:


Alice :simba:

MK - Space Mountain, BTMRR, Splash, POTC, honestly..EVERYTHING!
Epcot - Soarin, Test Track...again EVERYTHING really!
DHS - Everything except Tot!
AK - Only rode EE and LOVED it

Stitch :stitch:
MK - TTA is her FAVE!!!:laughing:, BTMRR, POTC, Peter, Philharmagic, Winnie, Dumbo, Buzz, Snow White, IASW, Haunted Mansion
Epcot - Test Track (this is her fave in all of WDW!), Soarin', Maelstrom, Mission Space(green), spaceship earth, Nemo, Living with the Land
DHS - TSMM!!!, Star Wars
AK - hasn't ridden anything there yet :confused:

Up next...how are we gonna hit the parks???

[MomsOf2boys]

I really don't think I have ever rode Living with the Land :confused3 I'm sure I should have but I have absolutely no memories of it or even where it is. :sad2: Could I have ride amnesia?

[tink519]

Ok, I'm here following your report! Also going Thanksgiving week. Only 39 more days!

[NuttyDisneyMom]

Ok, I'm here following your report! Also going Thanksgiving week. Only 39 more days!

:welcome: I can't believe we're both almost to the 30 day mark! Where are you staying???

[tink519]

We are at SSR, 11/20 to 11/27. I just started PTR, A Thanksgiving Grand Gathering for 20...maybe I'll do a link at the bottom of my siggy.

[NuttyDisneyMom]

We are at SSR, 11/20 to 11/27. I just started PTR, A Thanksgiving Grand Gathering for 20...maybe I'll do a link at the bottom of my siggy.

We will be at SSR from 11/21 - 11/25, then we move over to OKW for 4 more nights. Maybe we'll bump into you there!!:yay:

[tink519]

You never know....and the rest of my group will be over at OKW. They'll be hard to miss!

[NuttyDisneyMom]

I really don't think I have ever rode Living with the Land :confused3 I'm sure I should have but I have absolutely no memories of it or even where it is. :sad2: Could I have ride amnesia?

It's the one that you ride through the gardens at Epcot...in the land pavillion...it's part boat part cart ride...

[shebaxric]

We have a very diverse group of riders in our family:3dglasses Here are each of our must do's at each park....

Me :maleficen

MK - Space Mountain!!!, Haunted Mansion, TTA, Buzz, POTC, Peter Pan, Philharmagic, BTMRR
Epcot - Soarin', Test Track, living with the land
DHS - RnR!!!!, TSMM!!!!, ToT, GMR, Star Wars
AK - Everest is the only thing I've rode there and loved it

Nana :moped:
MK - Haunted Mansion, Philharmagic, IASW, Peter Pan, Winnie, POTC, TTA, Buzz
Epcot - Never been so:confused3
DHS - GMR, Star Wars
AK - Never been so :confused3


Charming :hmghost:
MK - POTC, Buzz, Haunted Mansion. yep...that's it! He won't ride any of the thrill rides in MK:lmao:
Epcot - Test Track, Mission Space (Orange), Spaceship Earth, Soarin'
DHS - RnR (yes, I know, he HATES thrill rides but LOVES this:confused3), TSMM, Star Wars
AK - only rode EE and HATED it:rotfl:


Alice :simba:

MK - Space Mountain, BTMRR, Splash, POTC, honestly..EVERYTHING!
Epcot - Soarin, Test Track...again EVERYTHING really!
DHS - Everything except Tot!
AK - Only rode EE and LOVED it

Stitch :stitch:
MK - TTA is her FAVE!!!:laughing:, BTMRR, POTC, Peter, Philharmagic, Winnie, Dumbo, Buzz, Snow White, IASW, Haunted Mansion
Epcot - Test Track (this is her fave in all of WDW!), Soarin', Maelstrom, Mission Space(green), spaceship earth, Nemo, Living with the Land
DHS - TSMM!!!, Star Wars
AK - hasn't ridden anything there yet :confused:

Up next...how are we gonna hit the parks???


Love every single ride listed!!! I really don't think there's anything in any of the parks I don't like to ride.....:lmao:

P.S. You are my 400th post!!!

[coltink]

Your ride list looks great.
I'll pretty much ride anything although I think we'll skip primEVIL Whirl. The last time I rode it banged me up so badly and the seats were VERY small. Other than that I am game for anything.


My costume should arrive by Friday. I'm going to be Alice from Alice in Wonderland. Let me tell you though I have had a heck of a time finding white tights. My mom finally found some for me. Weird! It's winter well fall actually but it's cold! There should be an over abundance of tights!

[NuttyDisneyMom]

Love every single ride listed!!! I really don't think there's anything in any of the parks I don't like to ride.....:lmao:

I agree!!!:lovestruc

Your ride list looks great.
I'll pretty much ride anything although I think we'll skip primEVIL Whirl. The last time I rode it banged me up so badly and the seats were VERY small. Other than that I am game for anything.


My costume should arrive by Friday. I'm going to be Alice from Alice in Wonderland. Let me tell you though I have had a heck of a time finding white tights. My mom finally found some for me. Weird! It's winter well fall actually but it's cold! There should be an over abundance of tights!

We only have been to AK to ride Everest. We haven't really explored AK at all, but will this trip. I don't like anything that spins, so I have a feeling that ride is out for me:laughing:

Can't wait to see pics of your costume! Alice is one of my FAVORITE characters and the movie is my #1:thumbsup2

[NuttyDisneyMom]

:scared1:I cannot believe what you have to go through for your meals at WDW! I was talking with Stitch last night and she tells me she'd rather eat with the Stepsisters than Mickey (1900 vs. Chef Mickey's). So I spent 2 hours online last night switching ressies...AGAIN! (insert smilie pulling out hair here!!!) I couldn't get a dinner at 1900 for the entire trip, and could only find ONE breakfast, so I took that. I think the stepsisters are at the breakfast??? Well I hope:confused3 I also dropped Yachtsmen. Well...here they are....

SSR Days 1-4; 4 TS and 4 CS credits each

Day 1 (arrival day/no parks)
L - WPE for 1 CS credit each
D - The Wave for 1 TS each

Day 2 (Epcot and MK)
B - In room
L - CS @ Epcot (Tangerine or Sommerfest for me)
D - O'Hana 1 TS credit each

Day 3 (DHS)
B - CS @ SSR or BW Bakery 1 CS credit each
L - Sci Fi OOP
D - 50's Prime Time for 1 TS credit each

Day 4 (MK and Epcot)
B - CS @ Main Street Bakery 1 CS credit
L - Gardenview Tea Room for us 4 girls OOP and CS @ GF for DS18
D - Kona 1 TS credit
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
2nd half of stay @ OKW; 4 TS and 4 CS each

Day 5 (non park day)
B - WPE 1 CS credit each
L - Earl of Sandwich 1 CS credit each
D - Grand Floridian Cafe 1 TS credit

Day 6 (Thanksgiving and AK day)
B - Tusker House OOP
L - skipping/snacking it!
D - Whispering Canyon for 1 TS credit

Day 7 (MK and Epcot)
B - Kona OOP
L - CS @ Epcot or MK for 1 CS each
D - Cape May Clambake for 1 TS each

Day 8 (MK and Epcot)
B - Crystal Palace OOP
L - Columbia Harbour House @ MK for 1 CS credit
D - 1900 Park Fare for 1 TS credit each

Day 9 (departure day)
B - O'Hana OOP

[NuttyDisneyMom]

I just got off the phone with dining and got a 1900 PF dinner for Stitch!!!!:woohoo: I updated the above post.

[shebaxric]

The things you do to make your children happy! I don't have kids, but I think I can apply the same logic to my husband!:lmao:

[MomsOf2boys]

They do need a smiley pulling it hair out by the way. :lmao:

Glad you got all your ADR's sorted out. I have yet to even decide what we will do on our January trip and if you notice my ticker, it is almost time to make ADR's. I have more of Feb figured out than January. :confused3 I should be ashamed of my Dis-self. I have been raised better by all of you.

[tink519]

Is your Day 2 the 22nd? We will be at O'Hana for dinner that night too..party of 12 I think, 5:15!

[NuttyDisneyMom]

The things you do to make your children happy! I don't have kids, but I think I can apply the same logic to my husband!:lmao:

I know right! It never ends!:laughing: But the smiles on their faces are worth it:love:

They do need a smiley pulling it hair out by the way. :lmao:

Glad you got all your ADR's sorted out. I have yet to even decide what we will do on our January trip and if you notice my ticker, it is almost time to make ADR's. I have more of Feb figured out than January. :confused3 I should be ashamed of my Dis-self. I have been raised better by all of you.

:badpc: I'll substitue this little guy of frustration for now...until we get the smilie pulling its hair out!:lmao:

Is your Day 2 the 22nd? We will be at O'Hana for dinner that night too..party of 12 I think, 5:15!

Yes, it is! Except our ressie isnt' until 9:30 that night. We :lovestruc watching wishes while we're having dinner. It's also MUCH quieter and less chaotic at that time:thumbsup2

[tink519]

Oooo that sounds nice. We are planning to have dinner and then back into the park. I can only hope that we last until Wishes with the two little ones. Is the view good from there?

[NuttyDisneyMom]

Oooo that sounds nice. We are planning to have dinner and then back into the park. I can only hope that we last until Wishes with the two little ones. Is the view good from there?

It's absolutely FABULOUS!!!!:thumbsup2 We're lucky that have have all night owls...at least when we're on vacation! It's like they don't require sleep :rotfl:

[NuttyDisneyMom]

Ok...I admit it...I'm an addict!!!!:scared1: I'm going to join DSA (Disney Shoppers Anonymous)..."Hi, my name is NuttyDisneyMom and I'm addicted to shopping Disney online!":lmao: Yes, I got some more! Stitch and Alice's personalized bags came, and I need to get photos of them, but they are definitely worth it!:thumbsup2 Charming liked them so much, he has me on a mission to get him one with Rhino on it:sad2: Anyhow...here's what came...

Stitch's shirt...$4.99
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/100580M.jpg
My Mickey shirt...$4.99
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/100655MS.jpg
My Tink track suit...$29.99
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/101781M.jpg
this is the design in the terry...
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/101781M-2.jpg
My Alice locket pin...$9.99 (it's a jumbo pin!)
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/500038.jpg
My mickey pendant with my birthstone in it...a STEAL at $9.99...
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/52153M.jpg
Stitch's Minnie sweatshirt...$5.99
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/B5602G0002M.jpg
Alice's Tink sweatshirt...$5.99
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/B5702F0002M.jpg

Oh and have I mentioned I ordered this little beauty last week for my unbirthday present??? It should be here any day now!!!
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/dooney2.jpg

[shebaxric]

Ok...I admit it...I'm an addict!!!!:scared1: I'm going to join DSA (Disney Shoppers Anonymous)..."Hi, my name is NuttyDisneyMom and I'm addicted to shopping Disney online!":lmao:
Can I become a member, too?:lmao:

Oh and have I mentioned I ordered this little beauty last week for my unbirthday present??? It should be here any day now!!!
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/dooney2.jpg

I'm so jealous that you got that purse!!! I really don't think I'd be able to afford getting that and saving up for Disney, it just wouldn't work. BUT, I can live vicariously through you, if we meet up maybe you'll let me hold it. . . . .:rotfl:

[MomsOf2boys]

And now when we are all there and see someone with that bag we will be asking them if they "Dis" or not.... :thumbsup2

[tink519]

Where do you get all the great deals on the t-shirts?

[NuttyDisneyMom]

I'm so jealous that you got that purse!!! I really don't think I'd be able to afford getting that and saving up for Disney, it just wouldn't work. BUT, I can live vicariously through you, if we meet up maybe you'll let me hold it. . . . .:rotfl:

:lmao:Of course you can hold it! It got here yesterday, but I'm so bogged down with bronchitis I haven't even unwrapped it yet:sick:

And now when we are all there and see someone with that bag we will be asking them if they "Dis" or not.... :thumbsup2

I'll just add a lime green mickey head to mine:rotfl2:

Where do you get all the great deals on the t-shirts?

disneyoutlet.com....but be warned it's very dangerous and addictive!:sad2:

[MomsOf2boys]

:lmao:Of course you can hold it! It got here yesterday, but I'm so bogged down with bronchitis I haven't even unwrapped it yet:sick:

Hope you feel better very soon!

I'll just add a lime green mickey head to mine:rotfl2:

That will do it!:thumbsup2

disneyoutlet.com....but be warned it's very dangerous and addictive!:sad2:

I haven't managed to find anything yet. :rotfl2: I know, I know, get with the program!

[tink519]

I hope you are feeling better! My friend has bronchitis and a sinus infection and my SIL who will be traveling with us to WDW has pneumonia! :scared1: I think I'm going to set a very strict policy of no sickies while we are at Disney!

I'll have to check out the outlet again, I've looked but must have missed the t-shirt.

[NuttyDisneyMom]

I haven't managed to find anything yet. :rotfl2: I know, I know, get with the program!

Alright Susan...I'm gonna have to put u in a non-shopping addict's time-out!:rotfl2::rotfl::lmao:

BTW...how did you make your lime green DIS head buttons? I'd love to make those as our luggage tags:thumbsup2

I hope you are feeling better! My friend has bronchitis and a sinus infection and my SIL who will be traveling with us to WDW has pneumonia! :scared1: I think I'm going to set a very strict policy of no sickies while we are at Disney!

I'll have to check out the outlet again, I've looked but must have missed the t-shirt.

Oh no...definitely no sickies at WDW! Stitch got sick last time and poor DH had to find a 24 hour Walgreen's at 3am to go get a vaporizer for her:sick: She missed her CP breakfast and...:scared1::scared1::scared1:...her O'Hana breakfast since she was so sick:sad2: We're making up for it this trip tho:thumbsup2

The tshirts are on the www.disneyoutlet.com and you have to look under the $5.99 or less tab. It'll be on the left hand side when you first get to the page. If you could let me know the specific one you're looking for, I could find the page and then post the link on here for you:) Good luck and thanks for the well wishes:hug:

[NuttyDisneyMom]

So we're really not planning on going into the parks that day, but I think we may end up going into MK for some night time fun. The parks at night are our family's favorite time of all in WDW:love: We have planned on heading into DTD for lunch at WPE, but if we head into a park, we'll catch a CS meal there or at the resort. We have our dinner ressie at 7pm at The Wave. I just today emailed Alice's birthday cake order to the CR bakery and have already heard back from cake master guru Brian:woohoo: I've set up a time to speak with him tomorrow about the cake specifics, which by the way is all Jack Skellington;) I cannot wait to see how it turns out!!!

K, so like I said if we head to a park, it will most likely be MK. We love the Plaza so I think I'm going to add a lunch ressie for there just in case that's where we end up. We'll head in and immediately send Charming for Space Mountain FP's:woohoo: and head over to POTC where he'll meet up with us. Funny thing is he won't even ride Space Mtn, so the FP's are just for me and Alice:lmao: But he'll pick up FP's for Buzz for himself, Stitch, and Nana:thumbsup2 We'll hit POTC and HM:cloud9: and if we have enough time, we'll hit BTMRR before dinner. Depending on how long dinner is and how tired we are, we'll head back into MK for Spectro and Wishes, then call it a night:thumbsup2

Now, if we don't go to a park....we'll hit WPE for lunch and leisurely cruise around DTD. Nana hasn't been in like 15 years and she will enjoy just scootin' around and soaking it all in. Plus, since we're going to be at SSR, we'll have the boat lauch to and from DTD:thumbsup2 If the weather is nice we'll swim and Nana and I will have some frozen libations:rolleyes1 while the kiddos splash it up:goodvibes We'll hop a bus to CR for our Wave dinner, and then most likely call it a night and go back to SSR for swimming or a movie.

Day 2 plans...EPCOT (the family fave:lovestruc and Nana's never been:scared1:)

[tink519]

I liked the mickey shirt, and the tinker bell sweat shirt...but maybe they are already sold out? not a big deal really :) especially since I went out and bought 3 new sweaters for myself today :rotfl2:.

Have you eaten at The Wave yet? We are going there for Adult night out. No one would make a decision so I made it for us. It sounds great, hope everyone is happy!

[NuttyDisneyMom]

I liked the mickey shirt, and the tinker bell sweat shirt...but maybe they are already sold out? not a big deal really :) especially since I went out and bought 3 new sweaters for myself today :rotfl2:.

Have you eaten at The Wave yet? We are going there for Adult night out. No one would make a decision so I made it for us. It sounds great, hope everyone is happy!

You can do a search for glitter mickey, for the shirt, and tinkerbell sweatshirt, for the sweatshirt. They are both definitely still there on disney outlet.com:thumbsup2

Nope, never been to the Wave. Alice was reading over the menu and I told her I wanted to drop Chef Mickey's since it get horrible reviews and we have other character meals planned, and she chose the Wave. I'd been wanting to go and I know Nana, Charming, and Stitch will all eat something there. I'm really excited about it. And I will be doing a dining report with lots of pics, so no worries;)

[tink519]

Probably won't get to read the report until after we already eat there since we're there on the 24th :cool1: but everything I've read sounds really good.

Found the shirt and the sweatshirt..thanks! Now just have to decide if I want to splurge. Is the t-shirt big? I'm afraid the large will be too tight...and my plan for losing 10 lbs before vacation isn't going too well (as I stare at the hershey kiss wrappers next to me.... :guilty: )

[NuttyDisneyMom]

Probably won't get to read the report until after we already eat there since we're there on the 24th :cool1: but everything I've read sounds really good.

Found the shirt and the sweatshirt..thanks! Now just have to decide if I want to splurge. Is the t-shirt big? I'm afraid the large will be too tight...and my plan for losing 10 lbs before vacation isn't going too well (as I stare at the hershey kiss wrappers next to me.... :guilty: )

The Wave does sound awesome and I can't wait to see how Alice's bday cake turns out! I'm going to ask they have it on the table when we sit down so we can use it as a center piece during the meal. We want our Wave desserts so we can say we tried them, so we are going to cut the cake in the room. I'll have them put a candle in her menu dessert for the whole happy birthday thing:thumbsup2

Glad you found the shirts, they are nice quality too for such a steal!!! The Tshirt looks to me as it runs true to size, but it is cotton, so it WILL shrink some. I'm a big chested girl, so I went for the XXL to be safe:laughing: The sweatshirts seems to be pretty big, I also got an XXL since I wear them over tank tops or tee's most of the time. It's REALLY soft too! I ordered one for both DDs too, so we'll all match with our Tink sweatshirts:rotfl:

Now what are you doing trying to lose 10 pounds before going to WDW??:sad2: You have to know it's a futile effort since WDW will put those back on you SO fast next month:rotfl2: They force feed you that sugary goodness there...:rotfl::lmao: With the Halloween candy running around my house, the Kit Kats are calling my name, so I feel your pain. However with me being do sick and having no appetite, I'm not tempted...yet! Wait'll the steriods kick in...then I'll be so reavenous it won't even be funny! I hate those dang steriods, but they help my lungs so I can breathe again...so I guess I have to take em:lmao:

[coltink]

Wait'll the steriods kick in...then I'll be so reavenous it won't even be funny! I hate those dang steriods, but they help my lungs so I can breathe again...so I guess I have to take em:lmao:

I got really sick 1 year and they put me on steriods. Worse thing I have ever put in my body. EVER. I gained 5 lbs in less than a week. I was miserable. I could actually feel my skin stretching. I will NEVER EVER take steriods again knowingly.

I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO sorry you have to take that radioactive junk!

:hug: to you!

and I too have not bought anything disney for my trip. We did however go to Old Navy and bought zip up light weight jackets. 2 for $15! A Bargain!!!

[NuttyDisneyMom]

I got really sick 1 year and they put me on steriods. Worse thing I have ever put in my body. EVER. I gained 5 lbs in less than a week. I was miserable. I could actually feel my skin stretching. I will NEVER EVER take steriods again knowingly.

I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO sorry you have to take that radioactive junk!

:hug: to you!

and I too have not bought anything disney for my trip. We did however go to Old Navy and bought zip up light weight jackets. 2 for $15! A Bargain!!!

Thanks for the :hug: The steriods are crappy, but when I get so bogged down with it so fast, it's the only thing that helps me.

oooo I love Old Navy too! Now I have to go to their websi:sad2::lmao:

[NuttyDisneyMom]

So I am going to get a new camera before we go as a pre-xmas gift for me:cool1: I want something that will take great digital shots, is easy to use, easy to upload, and won't cost me an arm and a leg. Any ideas???:confused3

[MomsOf2boys]

Alright Susan...I'm gonna have to put u in a non-shopping addict's time-out!:rotfl2::rotfl::lmao:

BTW...how did you make your lime green DIS head buttons? I'd love to make those as our luggage tags:thumbsup2
:

First of all, I can't wait to see Alice's Jack Skellington cake... sounds incredibly fun!

As for the shopping issues I think it is because we have so much Disney stuff already. So we have messenger bags and more Disney t-shirts than days at Disney for each person, including our matching family t's. Even our PJ's are Disney. LOL So I pull out the Disney suitcase with prepacked Disney stuff that we only wear at Disney. :scared1: But I might enjoy a time out... life has been hectic. :thumbsup2

The buttons are the easiest thing ever. Go to a Michaels or Hobby Lobby and but the make your own buttons and/or keychains and you just use the insert from them to cut the circle size and do any design. We did just a colored LGMH with "Do you Dis? Momsof2boys" etc on ours.

[NuttyDisneyMom]

First of all, I can't wait to see Alice's Jack Skellington cake... sounds incredibly fun!

As for the shopping issues I think it is because we have so much Disney stuff already. So we have messenger bags and more Disney t-shirts than days at Disney for each person, including our matching family t's. Even our PJ's are Disney. LOL So I pull out the Disney suitcase with prepacked Disney stuff that we only wear at Disney. :scared1: But I might enjoy a time out... life has been hectic. :thumbsup2

The buttons are the easiest thing ever. Go to a Michaels or Hobby Lobby and but the make your own buttons and/or keychains and you just use the insert from them to cut the circle size and do any design. We did just a colored LGMH with "Do you Dis? Momsof2boys" etc on ours.

Awesome! Thanks for the button help! I'm heading out to my AC Moore tomorrow anyway, so I will look for them there.

I'm going to post the email I sent to CR Bakery about the cake if anyone's interested:hippie:

[NuttyDisneyMom]

This is what I sent....

Hello!

I would like to order a custom Jack Skellington/Nightmare Before Christmas cake for my daughter’s birthday. I would like it for 11/21 @ our dinner at the Wave at 7pm. I would like for it to look similar to the picture attached, just replace the haunted mansion wallpaper with something indicative of The Nightmare Before Christmas and replace the gold picture frame on top with Jack Skellington as the focal piece/topper as the one in the attached Jack cake photo(disneyaugust2009225.jpg). Please use black and purple as the main colors and include miniatures of the dog Zero, Lock, Shock, and Barrel, and Oogie Boogie on the top and sides of the cake as well, in place of the skulls around the border in the photos. A few pumpkins would be nice as well. PLEASE NO CHOCOLATE RIBBON on the cake. I would like a small graveyard in area of the ribbon in the picture (it does NOT have to be 3D, it can be flat to the cake).

I would like an 8” inch marble cake frosted with vanilla butter cream tinted to match the theme of the cake. I would like the strawberry and custard filling. I would like “Happy 15th Birthday Alexandra” written on the serving circle in Black icing. Please use a SILVER cake circle to put the cake on.

Please contact me via email or at xxx-xxx-xxxx with pricing, confirmation, and any questions.

Thank you for your time!

These are the 3 pics I sent along with the email (thanks to DISers on the Cake Gallery thread:thumbsup2)
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/DSC01386.jpg
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/DSC01389.jpg
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/DisneyAugust2009225.jpg

And this is what I received back not 10 mins later...

We would be happy to make you a cake with all of your request. The cost of the cake would be $100, Please contact contemporary Private Dining at 407-824-2955 to place your cake order. Have a Magical Day!

Thank You,
Brian Kruger
Cake Decorator
Disney's Contemporary Resort

[tink519]

That is so cool that they are making you your own cake. We plan to go to DD's birthday in two years, although not sure if we'll actually be there on her birthday since she was born on Halloween. Maybe when she gets older we'll go for the actual holiday but right now we have so many fun events leading up to the big day that I don't want to miss it.

I think this year I'm going to try to one of those Barbie Cakes with my Pampered Chef bowl but use the Cinderella doll http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Barbie-Doll-Cake/Detail.aspx hopefully it comes out ok....I could just buy one...but I think it might be fun to make it. We'll see...

[NuttyDisneyMom]

That is so cool that they are making you your own cake. We plan to go to DD's birthday in two years, although not sure if we'll actually be there on her birthday since she was born on Halloween. Maybe when she gets older we'll go for the actual holiday but right now we have so many fun events leading up to the big day that I don't want to miss it.

I think this year I'm going to try to one of those Barbie Cakes with my Pampered Chef bowl but use the Cinderella doll http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Barbie-Doll-Cake/Detail.aspx hopefully it comes out ok....I could just buy one...but I think it might be fun to make it. We'll see...

Aw...a Halloween Baby!:wizard: So sweet! That's my favorite holiday! Alice is a Christmas Eve baby, so I know how special holiday babies are. Come to think of it, Nana is a New Year baby too 1/1.

Ah those Barbie cakes are a must make for any mom for their little girl! They really are fun to make! Good luck! You'll be glad you did it:)

[tink519]

You're too funny with the Dining Report already started :lmao:.

[NuttyDisneyMom]

You're too funny with the Dining Report already started :lmao:.

What can I say....I'm definitely an over-achiever!:laughing:

[tink519]

Oh, and as for losing the 10 lbs....I'm an WW girl. Been on and off it for 8 years now. First time was my best, lost 45 lbs and was at my goal weight for about a year. I've never gained it all back (other than pregnancy) but I definitely have a few more than 10 lbs to lose. I'll be happy with losing what I might gain back while down at WDW :rotfl2:. But that weight usually comes off pretty quick, except last time when I came back pregnant....:rotfl:

[shebaxric]

Whoa, how did I get so far behind???:confused3 Well, I'm caught up now!

As far as the first day plans, they look great to me!:thumbsup2 I would love to go into the park our first day, too, but there is a dilema. . . we only bought 5 day park hoppers and were planning on not going into a park on Sunday when we get there. Now, I find out that there is EMH at MK on Sunday night!:scared1: DH will be upset if we don't end up going.....

Oooh, that cake looks absolutely fantastic!! I'm sure DD is going to love it!! You were very detailed in your request and it looks like they definitely took it to heart!

As far as the camera goes, are you looking for an SLR or a regular digital camera?

[NuttyDisneyMom]

Whoa, how did I get so far behind???:confused3 Well, I'm caught up now!

As far as the first day plans, they look great to me!:thumbsup2 I would love to go into the park our first day, too, but there is a dilema. . . we only bought 5 day park hoppers and were planning on not going into a park on Sunday when we get there. Now, I find out that there is EMH at MK on Sunday night!:scared1: DH will be upset if we don't end up going.....

Oooh, that cake looks absolutely fantastic!! I'm sure DD is going to love it!! You were very detailed in your request and it looks like they definitely took it to heart!

As far as the camera goes, are you looking for an SLR or a regular digital camera?

Glad your all caught up! And those PM EMH's on Sunday at MK look mighty tempting and I bet that's where we'll be:thumbsup2

I cannot WAIT to see how Alice's birthday cake comes out!!!! I'm going to be calling them this week and will update with what I get on the bakery end.

As far as the camera.....I don't even know what the difference between and SLR and a regular digital camera even are:confused3 S.O.S:lmao: Any help is really appreciated!

[NuttyDisneyMom]

The delivery guy showed up, again, today with another shipment from Disney....WOE IS ME:lmao: I'm thinking this will be the last before we go...cuz now we're all set:thumbsup2 Here's what came today....

Tink crop sweat jacket for me $14.99...
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/100478M.jpg
Tink cropped lounge pants that match the jacket $12.99...
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/100481M.jpg
Mickey terry track suit (the Tink one WAS soooo comfy I had to have this one too!:cloud9:) $29.99...
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/101780M.jpg
Capri Ariel PJ's for Stitch $7.99:woohoo:...
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/101007M.jpg
Ariel PJ Pals for Stitch BUY 1 GET 1 FREE:woohoo:...
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/W4916G0061M.jpg
Tink PJ Pals....
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/H4916G0051M.jpg
Ariel puffed sleeve shirt $4.99:woohoo:...
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/H2312G0017M.jpg
Tink T shirt for my BFF for her Xmas basket $4.99:woohoo:...
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/B5701F0011M.jpg

Only thing left to get are the make your own button kits from the craft store so I can make our LGMH tags for our bags!!!

[shebaxric]

The delivery guy showed up, again, today with another shipment from Disney....WOE IS ME:lmao: I'm thinking this will be the last before we go...cuz now we're all set:thumbsup2 Here's what came today....

Tink crop sweat jacket for me $14.99...
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/100478M.jpg
Tink cropped lounge pants that match the jacket $12.99...
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/100481M.jpg
Mickey terry track suit (the Tink one WAS soooo comfy I had to have this one too!:cloud9:) $29.99...
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/101780M.jpg
Capri Ariel PJ's for Stitch $7.99:woohoo:...
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/101007M.jpg
Ariel PJ Pals for Stitch BUY 1 GET 1 FREE:woohoo:...
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/W4916G0061M.jpg
Tink PJ Pals....
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/H4916G0051M.jpg
Ariel puffed sleeve shirt $4.99:woohoo:...
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/H2312G0017M.jpg
Tink T shirt for my BFF for her Xmas basket $4.99:woohoo:...
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/nuttydisneymom/B5701F0011M.jpg

Only thing left to get are the make your own button kits from the craft store so I can make our LGMH tags for our bags!!!
Everything looks wonderful! I think I might be going on the website again pretty soon..:rolleyes1

As far as the camera goes, SLR stands for single lens reflex. It's a more sophisticated lens system that takes pictures at higher speeds. I'm honestly no expert, so my suggestion would be to go to your local camera shop (if you've got a Ritz Camera nearby, they are pretty good) and tell them what you want the camera to do and they can recommend the best camera for you. If you don't want to go that route, I believe there is a thread for cameras on the DIS boards, but I cannot find it right now. If I do, I will certainly send it your way. I hope this helps and sorry for the ramble.:goodvibes

[NuttyDisneyMom]

Everything looks wonderful! I think I might be going on the website again pretty soon..:rolleyes1

As far as the camera goes, SLR stands for single lens reflex. It's a more sophisticated lens system that takes pictures at higher speeds. I'm honestly no expert, so my suggestion would be to go to your local camera shop (if you've got a Ritz Camera nearby, they are pretty good) and tell them what you want the camera to do and they can recommend the best camera for you. If you don't want to go that route, I believe there is a thread for cameras on the DIS boards, but I cannot find it right now. If I do, I will certainly send it your way. I hope this helps and sorry for the ramble.:goodvibes

Thank you thank you! I will look for that photography forum:thumbsup2

[NuttyDisneyMom]

Well, with my voice almost back to normal today, I made the call to the CR Bakery. I explained to the woman that answered the phone about my email communication with Brian and how he told me to call and place the order. She asked me my name, and sure enough she found my email that Brian had printed out! I ended up ordering the cake chocolate as they only do marble in 10" cakes. She took down my ADR number for the wave along with my CC number. We went over the cake and the specifics 3 times and I was assured that Brian would create a masterpiece for my daughter! So painless and simple! I cannot wait to see what this cake is going to look like!!!! I asked her if I should call back a few days prior and she said that was no problem.

So far so good on the cake saga....

[tink519]

Glad to hear you are feeling better and they seem like they have the cake under control! So exciting when things go as planned.

[NuttyDisneyMom]

Glad to hear you are feeling better and they seem like they have the cake under control! So exciting when things go as planned.

Certainly is:thumbsup2

[NuttyDisneyMom]

We're leaving 3 weeks from Friday!:woohoo: Time is seriously flying on my end!!!

Sorry I haven't updated, but it's been such a rough week:scared1: Stitch was sick with bronchitis, then we found out she is WAY allergic to shellfish, and then this past Monday was the WORST....

For those of you who don't know, my DH is in Afghanistan with his civilian job. He is retired Navy and now is an electrical contractor for a huge government contracting subsidiary. Anyway, I received a phone call that a helicopter went down in west Afghanistan, where DH is, from his work buddy that is in a different area with him:scared1::scared1::scared1: Turns out it was NOT DHs helo, thank God, but the scare has had me in emotional turmoil since monday morning. SO what did I do....made my ADR's for my March trip this afternoon to cheer me up:lmao:

Will post an update soon...we've already got the suitcases out and are packing!!!

[shebaxric]

We're leaving 3 weeks from Friday!:woohoo: Time is seriously flying on my end!!!

Sorry I haven't updated, but it's been such a rough week:scared1: Stitch was sick with bronchitis, then we found out she is WAY allergic to shellfish, and then this past Monday was the WORST....

For those of you who don't know, my DH is in Afghanistan with his civilian job. He is retired Navy and now is an electrical contractor for a huge government contracting subsidiary. Anyway, I received a phone call that a helicopter went down in west Afghanistan, where DH is, from his work buddy that is in a different area with him:scared1::scared1::scared1: Turns out it was NOT DHs helo, thank God, but the scare has had me in emotional turmoil since monday morning. SO what did I do....made my ADR's for my March trip this afternoon to cheer me up:lmao:

Will post an update soon...we've already got the suitcases out and are packing!!!

I cannot begin to imagine what you go through every day.:hug::hug: I am glad that DH is safe. I pray for those in service every day, your husband is in there!

I'm also glad that you are feeling better. Poor Stitch!:scared1: Finding out that allergy to Shellfish was probably frightening, but in the end good so you'll know for the future!

Okay, so you are three weeks and two days, I'm three weeks and four days! Let the dancing bananas begin!
:banana::banana::banana::banana:

[coltink]

Sorry to hear about your scare!

Hopefully your weeks will fly by even faster and your nerves are calmed.

Don't forget to note your ADR's with a shellfish allergy. Don't want any mishaps while on vacation!

[NuttyDisneyMom]

I cannot begin to imagine what you go through every day.:hug::hug: I am glad that DH is safe. I pray for those in service every day, your husband is in there!

I'm also glad that you are feeling better. Poor Stitch!:scared1: Finding out that allergy to Shellfish was probably frightening, but in the end good so you'll know for the future!

Okay, so you are three weeks and two days, I'm three weeks and four days! Let the dancing bananas begin!
:banana::banana::banana::banana:

:woohoo::banana::banana::banana::woohoo::woohoo:

Thanks for the prayers! Planning these trips are what's keeping me going this deployment!

Sorry to hear about your scare!

Hopefully your weeks will fly by even faster and your nerves are calmed.

Don't forget to note your ADR's with a shellfish allergy. Don't want any mishaps while on vacation!

Thanks! I did email special requests for dining and alerted them to her shellfish allergy. I just picked up her EpiPens yesterday too, so we're all set. Makes me glad I'm a nurse tho...at least I know what to do if she has another reaction!!!:thumbsup2

[NuttyDisneyMom]

Day 1, Friday: We’re off to WDW…FINALLY!

• We are driving, as usual. We usually drive the whole 12 hours straight, but are going to stop this time. Nana is getting off work at noon and the kids will all be home from school by 2:45pm. We’ll be out the door no later than 4pm!!! We’re going to drive till around midnight and grab a hotel.

Day 2, Saturday: We’re there!!!!

• We’ll be up early and have about 4 hours worth of driving left. We’ll grab a quick breakfast at a drive thru and be in WDW by 1pm! We’ll drop our bags, pick up Nana’s scooter which will be waiting for us at concierge, and we’re off. We’re heading into DTD for our 1st ever lunch at WPE. I cannot wait for this one If we decide to hit a park, it will be DHS or MK and we’ll grab some grub once in there. We have our dinner ressie at The Wave (again 1st time) at 7:10pm. Alice is getting her birthday cake at this dinner and I can’t wait to see it! If we hit a park, we’ll go to MK for Spectro and Wishes, and then call it a night. If we didn’t go into a park, we’ll head back to SSR for a movie and early bed.

Day 3, Sunday: Nana’s 1st visit ever to Epcot!

• We’ll get up early and grab a quick breakfast in the room. We’ll grab a bus to Epcot and hit Future World right away! Lunch is another first, Sunshine Seasons. We may take a mid day break, if we need it, for a swim at SSR, if not, we’ll be in Epcot till about 6pm. Dinner is at 9:30pm at O’Hana. We’ll watch the EWP on the Poly Beach while we’re waiting for our table. Then we’ll get to see wishes while we eat. This is a family tradition and will be another first for Nana. Then we’re over to MK for EMH for the night!!!! We’ll close MK down and then hit the beds hard!!!

Day 4, Monday: DHS Day

• We’re up when we’re up today since last night was a LATE night at MK most likely. We’ll hit the BW Bakery for a CS breakfast, and then we’re off to DHS! Lunch isn’t until 3pm at Sci Fi, first for all of us. We’ll have all the time in the world to do what we want here today. This includes RnR, TSMM, Little Mermaid, GMR, Indian Jones, Star Wars, Stunt Show, BLE Tour, and possibly a showing of AI. Notice how ToT is not in there??? No one will ride it with me!!! It’s EMH tonight and we have a 9:50pm dinner ADR at 50’s prime time, repeat for everyone except Charming and Alice. We think they’ll have a ball with the antics. So we’re closing down another park. Again, we’ll bus it back to SSR and hit the beds hard!

Day 5, Tuesday: MK/Resort Day

• We’re up when we’re up again and breakfast is at MS Bakery. YUMMO! We’ll play until time to head to the GF for our girls afternoon Tea at 2pm. Alice is getting her white chocolate slipper dessert at our Tea as another birthday surprise. Charming will head to DTD to Disney Quest for a long, long, long time. I wonder if we’ll ever get him out! We’ll be off to SSR for a swim and a rest till evening time. Charming will either meet us at SSR before dinner or meet us at Kona for our 7:05pm ADR at Kona. Another first for all of us. After dinner, we’ll head back into MK for the night time events. Then it’s a bus back to SSR for us for the night.

Day 6: DTD Day

• Today we switch resorts. Out of SSR and into OKW! We’ll drop our bags to have them taken over to OKW, hop a bus and check in there, and then head to WPE for breakfast, another first for us. We’ll play around in DTD and do some serious shopping. We have an 11:30am ADR at Planet Hollywood. We’ll be using the 2 $15 vouchers I have for this. After lunch we’ll head over to OKW to see if our room is ready and then have a swim. Then back to DTD for our 3pm BBB appointment. A surprise for both Stitch and Alice. Our dinner tonight is a GF Café, another 1st for us. Our ressie is for 7:30pm. We’ll check out the gingerbread house either before or after dinner, and then call it a night at the resort since we have a SUPER EARLY day tomorrow!

Day 7: Thanksgiving and AK Day

• We have an 8am pre park opening breakfast at Tusker House. First time for all of us. We have to remember to look for Momsof2boys and her family who are supposed to eat at 8:05! AK is virtually new to all of us as well. We only hopped over to it last trip to ride EE and hopped right back out. So this will be a fun, new day for all of us! We are going to hop over to AKL for lunch at Mara, since I’ve heard such great things about it on these boards. Or we’ll hit Flame Tree BBQ. Depends on where we are with what we want to accomplish in AK. Dinner isn’t until 8:55pm and it’s at WCC, another first for all of us! We have to decide if we want to see Fantasmic again. Today is the only day it’s showing our entire trip and it’s at 6:30pm. It’s going to depend on how our day goes at AK. After dinner, it’s back to the resort and hittin’ the hay. We’ll be so whooped by then!

Day 8: Epcot/MK take 2

• We’re sleepin’ in today! We have a 10am Kona Café ADR that we’re all looking forward to for one item or another. Again, another 1st for all of us. Lunch will be CS at Epcot or MK. Depends on how we feel at breakfast. We’ll let the kids decide. Regardless, we’ll be in Epcot for dinner tonight. We have an 8:50pm ressie at Chefs de France. We’ll get to watch Illuminations from here!!! We originally had Cape May for dinner, but with the surfacing of Stitch’s shellfish allergy, we’re passing on it this trip. If we’re in Epcot, we’ll hit the 5 or 6:45pm candlelight procession tonight as well. Tonight is EMH for Epcot, so you know where we’ll be till midnight! Then we’re bussin’ back to OKW to hit the beds again….we got an early day tomorrow!

Day 9: MK/Epcot take 3

• We have an 8am pre park opening ADR for Crystal Palace. Another new one for us. Lunch will be CS at MK most likely. We’re planning on finishing up everything we want to repeat today at MK. If we did CP last night, we probably won’t even hit Epcot today at all. We have our 6:05pm ADR at 1900 Park Fare tonight, again another 1st for us. We’ll hop back to MK and do the evening there. Spectro and Wishes are our family’s fave! We love to grab some MK bakery goodies and sit on the curb and share everything and munch away together. Tomorrow is another early day too.

Day 10: Hi Ho, Hi Ho, it’s on the road we go

• We have a 7:45am O’Hana goodbye breakfast planned today. We’ll hit that, go back to OKW and pack the car and be on our way home. We’ll drive straight through this time. It’ll be sad to leave WDW, but so nice to get home to OUR beds.

[coltink]

Your plans sound GREAT!

Make sure to hit up Festival of the Lion King at AK. I cry everytime I see it!

[shebaxric]

Everything looks wonderful! I wish I could sneak in a couple of extra days so we could get some down time. It never seems to work out that way, though.:confused3 DH is always go go go!!

[NuttyDisneyMom]

Your plans sound GREAT!

Make sure to hit up Festival of the Lion King at AK. I cry everytime I see it!

I'm really looking forward to that, the Nemo show, and the Safari:thumbsup2

Everything looks wonderful! I wish I could sneak in a couple of extra days so we could get some down time. It never seems to work out that way, though.:confused3 DH is always go go go!!

We wouldn't be able to go if we didn't take breaks during the trip. I can't not utilize the resort we're paying over $300 a night for!!!:eek: That would be a sin:lmao:

[MomsOf2boys]

Ahem.... did you by chance forget something here? :rolleyes1:rolleyes1



Day 7: Thanksgiving and AK Day

• We have an 8am pre park opening breakfast at Tusker House. First time for all of us. AK is virtually new to all of us as well. We only hopped over to it last trip to ride EE and hopped right back out. So this will be a fun, new day for all of us! We are going to hop over to AKL for lunch at Mara, since I’ve heard such great things about it on these boards. Or we’ll hit Flame Tree BBQ. Depends on where we are with what we want to accomplish in AK. Dinner isn’t until 8:55pm and it’s at WCC, another first for all of us! We have to remember to look for Momsof2boys and her family who are supposed to eat at 8:05! :rotfl:We have to decide if we want to see Fantasmic again. Today is the only day it’s showing our entire trip and it’s at 6:30pm. It’s going to depend on how our day goes at AK. After dinner, it’s back to the resort and hittin’ the hay. We’ll be so whooped by then!
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[NuttyDisneyMom]

Ahem.... did you by chance forget something here? :rolleyes1:rolleyes1

Never!!!!:lmao: I have edited as such above Susan;)

[MomsOf2boys]

Never!!!!:lmao: I have edited as such above Susan;)

Woohoo!:thumbsup2 I am sure we will still be at the WCC because we do have 4 boys and a man who take that all you can eat thing as a personal challenge....:rolleyes1 So look for 3 women and 3 young men, 1 teen age skinny boy, and one old man.... don't tell my uncle i called him that... :rotfl2:

I'll try to post a picture of at least some of us... not sure I have one of all of us. ... and I will look for you as well.

[NuttyDisneyMom]

Woohoo!:thumbsup2 I am sure we will still be at the WCC because we do have 4 boys and a man who take that all you can eat thing as a personal challenge....:rolleyes1 So look for 3 women and 3 young men, 1 teen age skinny boy, and one old man.... don't tell my uncle i called him that... :rotfl2:

I'll try to post a picture of at least some of us... not sure I have one of all of us. ... and I will look for you as well.

Awesome! You've seen our pic, I'm sure:) I'll also have my LGMH with NuttyDisneyMom on them:thumbsup2 This really nice DISer told me how to make my own buttons with them;)

[MomsOf2boys]

Ok...here we go.... this picture is from left to right, our server on the cruise, my nephew Andrew, Me, my DP Mary, and Paul my other nephew. My boys were too young to go to tea with us at Palo so I have them in the next picture.

If it is too small I think you can click on it to see it bigger... but at least it isn't as big as some I post. :) http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/tnt2318/th_food2.jpg (http://s187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/tnt2318/?action=view&current=food2.jpg)

Again, left to right....Andrew, My DS18 Tyler, Paul, My DS 13 Trevor, and Mary... This was our evening cookies and milk while on the cruise.... :love:

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/tnt2318/th_food3.jpg (http://s187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/tnt2318/?action=view&current=food3.jpg)

I don't have any of my aunt and uncle on this computer but basically he is a very unhappy looking grey haired man who WILL be wearing BLUE and my Aunt is the littliest of everyone at 4'11" and 120 lbs. The rest of us will be cracking up and acting like we want to be there and they will look like we FORCED them to come. :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[NuttyDisneyMom]

Ok...here we go.... this picture is from left to right, our server on the cruise, my nephew Andrew, Me, my DP Mary, and Paul my other nephew. My boys were too young to go to tea with us at Palo so I have them in the next picture.

If it is too small I think you can click on it to see it bigger... but at least it isn't as big as some I post. :) http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/tnt2318/th_food2.jpg (http://s187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/tnt2318/?action=view&current=food2.jpg)

Again, left to right....Andrew, My DS18 Tyler, Paul, My DS 13 Trevor, and Mary... This was our evening cookies and milk while on the cruise.... :love:

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/tnt2318/th_food3.jpg (http://s187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/tnt2318/?action=view&current=food3.jpg)

I don't have any of my aunt and uncle on this computer but basically he is a very unhappy looking grey haired man who WILL be wearing BLUE and my Aunt is the littliest of everyone at 4'11" and 120 lbs. The rest of us will be cracking up and acting like we want to be there and they will look like we FORCED them to come. :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

What a beautiful family you got there:hug: You'll definitely know it's us because Alice, who is just shy of 15, will be drooling over your boys:lmao: Boy crazy teenage girls!!! It drives her crazy she can't date till she's 15 and a half...:laughing:

[NuttyDisneyMom]

Well....I was trying to figure how to save a little money this trip:rotfl: and I completely forgot about rooms that are held for Shades of Green overflow:rolleyes1 So I called today and I'm in for the second half of our stay:woohoo: We're now at POR the 25th-29th. And I'm saving....$556!:faint:

I could stay there the whole trip for the price they quoted me, but my DBFF would have to use the DVC points by June of next year AND she could not bank them. I may just use them for my trip in March with the girls. I'll have to see what I can do.....:yay:

17 days...........but who's counting:banana:

[MomsOf2boys]

What a beautiful family you got there:hug: You'll definitely know it's us because Alice, who is just shy of 15, will be drooling over your boys:lmao: Boy crazy teenage girls!!! It drives her crazy she can't date till she's 15 and a half...:laughing:

LOLOL Tonight I sent your pic to my nephews to be on the look out and they said, "Aunt Susie... you didn't tell us we were meeting people from the internet again..." (Our whole cruise was filled with Dismeets and gift tag and everywhere we went people were saying hi...) Cracks me up... I said well, there are a LOT of Dis people going the same time so you have to be on the look out. They just laughed.

[NuttyDisneyMom]

LOLOL Tonight I sent your pic to my nephews to be on the look out and they said, "Aunt Susie... you didn't tell us we were meeting people from the internet again..." (Our whole cruise was filled with Dismeets and gift tag and everywhere we went people were saying hi...) Cracks me up... I said well, there are a LOT of Dis people going the same time so you have to be on the look out. They just laughed.

That is just too funny!:lmao::rotfl2::rotfl: I was going to do tweets from WDW during my trip, but it's not loaded on my Blackberry...AND...I still can't figure out Twitter!!!:lmao:

[tink519]

I am planning to tweet...not sure if anyone will be following me or not :) but I"m going to tweet anyway!

Your plans looks great....I can't believe we're almost 16 days away...:banana:

[NuttyDisneyMom]

I am planning to tweet...not sure if anyone will be following me or not :) but I"m going to tweet anyway!

Your plans looks great....I can't believe we're almost 16 days away...:banana:

If I could only figure out Twitter:sad2: Any pointers???

And guess what...Friday is the 2 week mark:woohoo::yay::dance3::banana:

[NuttyDisneyMom]

So I've made a few ADR changes, which are noted in red below. I would also LOVE any opinions on the ADR's that you would change. I've also noted my OOP meals. If there are any you'd ditch, let me know I'm having second thoughts about doing 50's, GFC, and Chefs (I put these in blue since I'm hem hawin' about them). I would like to do a LTT lunch one day instead, but am clueless as to the other two. I'm still holding out hope against hope for a....don't laught at me too hard now...Le Cellier dinner one night since Nana has never been. And...green items cannot be changed due to kids choices. So here is where I'm at as of this minute:

Day 1/Arrival Day
B - On the road
L - WPE @ DTD
D - The Wave @ 7:10pm (Alice will be receiving her custom cake at this meal, since this is the place she really wants to eat at)

Day 2
B- In room or snacks from the resort
L - CS @ Epcot; definitely Tangeirine for me
D - O'Hana @ 9:30pm - family pick (we do this time purposefully so that we can watch the EWP at 9 on the beach and then request a window seat for Wishes during our meal. The is just the best!)

Day 3
B - CS @ SSR Goods to Go
L - Sci Fi @ 3:05pm - all the kids want to go here! OOP
D - 50's Prime Time @ 9:50pm I'm scared to death of CS at DHS We could absolutely eat in the room or use snack credits for BF, but what about dinner??? Should we hit the BW??? If so, where???
Day 4
B - CS @ Main St Bakery
L - Gardenview Tea Room @ 2pm for the girls Alice will be receiving her White Chocolate Glass Slipper dessert I ordered at the Tea. OOP
D - Kona Cafe @ 7:30pm - my pick

Day 5
B- WPE
L - Planet Hollywood @ 11:30am with our 2 $15 vouchers! Rest is OOP
D - Grand Floridian Cafe - my pick for a nice meal with lots of variety, but now I'm not so sure and I don't know why?

Day 6 (Turkey Day!)
B - Tusker House @ 8am - Stitch's pick...she loves Donald OOP
L- CS @ I DON'T KNOW WHERE! HELP! I had orginally put Mara here, but they serve fried shrimp. This means they use the same oil to fry their shrimp as they do their chicken strips, fries, etc. And that's a BIG no no for Stitch now We actually could just skip it lunch today since we have the big buffet for BF and the AYCE Turkey Dinner at night.
D - WCC @ 8:55pm - my DBFF swears by WCC and her and her family just LOVE it. Her and I have really similar palettes so I think this is a good choice. It's also what Nana picked too.

Day 7
B - Kona Cafe @ 10am - I MUST HAVE TONGA TOAST this trip!!! OOP
L - CS @ Epcot @ Sunshine Seasons
D - Chefs de France @ 8:50pm - chose this cuz of the Prixe Fixe menu so we could all have appitizer, entree, and desert. But now I'm second guessing! Thoughts???

Day 8
B - Crystal Palace @ 8:10am - my pick for Stitch. OOP
L - CS @ MK - either CHH or Pecos Bills...this is where I'm thinking of putting LTT and ditching CP...THOUGHTS???
D - 1900 Park Fare @ 6:05pm - Stitch's pickDay 9
B - O'Hana @ 7:45am - Stitch's pick OOP
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Now I just need your help and opinions. Pretty please???? I have 6 OOP meals on top of our DDP and I feel that's just WAY too many and I'm not really getting any savings. Ugh....my brain hurts.... :sad2:
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[shebaxric]

Okay, now that is a lot of food!! You definitely have some wiggle room here, I would suggest a couple of things:

Day 3: You could skip the 50's Prime Time Cafe in my opinion. I think people go there mostly for the atmosphere. The food is just so so. I've been there twice and have had my fill. You could do one of two things instead: Have dinner at one of the Boardwalk Resort restaurants:
Big River Grille & Brewing Works: They have a wide variety of soups and salads, as well as American Fare entrees. Check their menu out at: http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?Restaurant.ID=2
Another place you could try at the Boardwalk is:
Kouzzina. You might have to be a little adventurous with this restaurant as it's Mediterranean. Look at the menu here:http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?Restaurant.ID=561

With the other options available, you could try a CS at HS. Now, I know people have mentioned their distaste for CS here, and really, it is limited. Depending on what your kids like to eat, there are a couple of options that I've had and I do enjoy:

Studio Catering Company: They have salads, wraps, sandwiches, and hot dogs.

Backlot Express: I've eaten here a few times and although there isn't anything spectacular on the menu, the food has always been good. Things like cheeseburgers, chicken nuggets, hot dogs, and a salad choice are here.

I would honestly go with what you think your family would like the best.


Day 5. Keep your GFC. I've heard nothing but good things about this place. The atmosphere alone would be worth it in my opinion.

Day 6. Turkey Day: CS at AK isn't really too hard. Flame Tree BBQ is by far my favorite. You should be able to find something here for everyone. Now, I haven't been to Yak n Yeti's CS yet, but that is a must do on my list. Take a look at their menus:
Flame Tree BBQ: http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?Restaurant.ID=169
(http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?Restaurant.ID=169)

Yak n Yeti: Well, they didn't have it up, I don't know why. But from my ITOUCH application, I can run down a couple of choices: They have American style chinese: Sweet and Sour Pork, Honey Chicken, Kung Pao Beef, Shrimp Lo Mein, and a Mandarin Chicken Salad. They also have sides of Chicken Fried Rice, Egg Rolls, and Fries (believe it or not)

Day 7: We are going to Chefs de France, that was my pick for one of the three TS restaurants we're going to. I haven't eaten there, but the menu looks pretty good to me. This one I'm not much help on, because, really, I would tell you to go!

I hope that this extremely long post has been helpful. If you would like more advice, go to the dining boards and read some of the reviews. That's always a good way to get information.

P.S. Aren't you excited??? You have only 15 days!!!

[NuttyDisneyMom]

Okay, now that is a lot of food!! You definitely have some wiggle room here, I would suggest a couple of things:

Day 3: You could skip the 50's Prime Time Cafe in my opinion. I think people go there mostly for the atmosphere. The food is just so so. I've been there twice and have had my fill. You could do one of two things instead: Have dinner at one of the Boardwalk Resort restaurants:
Big River Grille & Brewing Works: They have a wide variety of soups and salads, as well as American Fare entrees. Check their menu out at: http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?Restaurant.ID=2
Another place you could try at the Boardwalk is:
Kouzzina. You might have to be a little adventurous with this restaurant as it's Mediterranean. Look at the menu here:http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?Restaurant.ID=561

With the other options available, you could try a CS at HS. Now, I know people have mentioned their distaste for CS here, and really, it is limited. Depending on what your kids like to eat, there are a couple of options that I've had and I do enjoy:

Studio Catering Company: They have salads, wraps, sandwiches, and hot dogs.

Backlot Express: I've eaten here a few times and although there isn't anything spectacular on the menu, the food has always been good. Things like cheeseburgers, chicken nuggets, hot dogs, and a salad choice are here.

I would honestly go with what you think your family would like the best.


Day 5. Keep your GFC. I've heard nothing but good things about this place. The atmosphere alone would be worth it in my opinion.

Day 6. Turkey Day: CS at AK isn't really too hard. Flame Tree BBQ is by far my favorite. You should be able to find something here for everyone. Now, I haven't been to Yak n Yeti's CS yet, but that is a must do on my list. Take a look at their menus:
Flame Tree BBQ: http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?Restaurant.ID=169
(http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?Restaurant.ID=169)

Yak n Yeti: Well, they didn't have it up, I don't know why. But from my ITOUCH application, I can run down a couple of choices: They have American style chinese: Sweet and Sour Pork, Honey Chicken, Kung Pao Beef, Shrimp Lo Mein, and a Mandarin Chicken Salad. They also have sides of Chicken Fried Rice, Egg Rolls, and Fries (believe it or not)

Day 7: We are going to Chefs de France, that was my pick for one of the three TS restaurants we're going to. I haven't eaten there, but the menu looks pretty good to me. This one I'm not much help on, because, really, I would tell you to go!

I hope that this extremely long post has been helpful. If you would like more advice, go to the dining boards and read some of the reviews. That's always a good way to get information.

P.S. Aren't you excited??? You have only 15 days!!!

Thank you SO much for your help!:hug: You rock!!! I already cancelled Chefs de France for this trip. Now I just need to cancel one more:confused3 Leaning towards cancelling 50's at this point, but just can't decide!:headache:

[coltink]

I wouldn't ditch Crystal Palace. They are getting to redo it and this will be your last chance to see it before the renovations.

[NuttyDisneyMom]

After much heartache and sleepless nights...here are my almost-final dining plans:

Day 1/Arrival Day
B - On the road
L - WPE @ DTD
D - The Wave @ 7:10pm (Alice will be receiving her custom cake at this meal, since this is the place she really wants to eat at)

Day 2
B- In room or snacks from the resort
L - CS @ Epcot; definitely Tangeirine for me
D - O'Hana @ 9:30pm -

Day 3
B - In room
L - Sci Fi @ 3:05pm - all the kids want to go here!
D - CS @ Earl of Sandwich

Day 4
B - CS @ Main St Bakery
L - Gardenview Tea Room @ 2pm OOP
D - Kona Cafe @ 7:30pm

Day 5
B- WPE
L - Planet Hollywood @ 11:30am with our 2 $15 vouchers! Rest is OOP
D - Grand Floridian Cafe

Day 6 (Turkey Day!)
B - Tusker House @ 8am
L- CS @ AK or SSR.
D - WCC @ 8:55pm

Day 7
B - Kona Cafe @ 10am OOP
L - CS @ Epcot @ Sunshine Seasons
D - CS in Epcot

Day 8
B - Crystal Palace @ 8:10am - OOP
L - CS @ MK - either CHH or Pecos Bills
D - 1900 Park Fare @ 6:05pm

Day 9
B - O'Hana @ 7:45am OOP

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I've been house-sitting and babysitting since Saturday. It's only Monday and I already REALLY need this vacation even more so than I did before! 5 kids....whew!:headache:

[MomsOf2boys]

Are you packing now? Checking your lists? Are you too excited to sleep?

[NuttyDisneyMom]

Are you packing now? Checking your lists? Are you too excited to sleep?

All of the above!:hyper: House/babysitting makes the time go by quicker! I've already got the girls packed. Charming is easy, he takes care of himself :laughing: Me and Nana are always last. Looks like the weather is going to be fabulous while we're down there too:thumbsup2 Just like we like it;) I'm going to go get my button making thing you told me about today at AC Moore.

You have to be excited too right???:banana:

[MomsOf2boys]

All of the above!:hyper: House/babysitting makes the time go by quicker! I've already got the girls packed. Charming is easy, he takes care of himself :laughing: Me and Nana are always last. Looks like the weather is going to be fabulous while we're down there too:thumbsup2 Just like we like it;) I'm going to go get my button making thing you told me about today at AC Moore.

You have to be excited too right???:banana:

I am too excited for still being 17 days out.... :rolleyes1 The kids are not helping as everyday they text which ride should we ride first? What is your favorite all time ride? Should we take pics of toontown so when it is gone we have the origonal? Where can we get cheese for fries? Are we doing this? Can you remember going to Tom Sawyer Island? Did we ever ride the riverboat thing? On and on and on............ Now I have to try and figure out where a grocery store is because that is next on my list of things to do. But... my binder is getting very thick with stuff from all 3 trips.

[NuttyDisneyMom]

I am too excited for still being 17 days out.... :rolleyes1 The kids are not helping as everyday they text which ride should we ride first? What is your favorite all time ride? Should we take pics of toontown so when it is gone we have the origonal? Where can we get cheese for fries? Are we doing this? Can you remember going to Tom Sawyer Island? Did we ever ride the riverboat thing? On and on and on............ Now I have to try and figure out where a grocery store is because that is next on my list of things to do. But... my binder is getting very thick with stuff from all 3 trips.

There is a publix on Irlo Branson Parkway that is HUGE! It's about 4 miles away, but worth the trip! I miss Publix like u wouldn't believe!:thumbsup2

And I have to say....I'M IN SINGLE DIGITS :woohoo::yay::dance3::banana:

[coltink]

I'm so jealous of you ladies.
You don't have much longer to go!

If I pay the baggage fees can I stow away? Pwetty Pwease?!

[NuttyDisneyMom]

I'm so jealous of you ladies.
You don't have much longer to go!

If I pay the baggage fees can I stow away? Pwetty Pwease?!

We're driving:car::drive: I'll pick you up on my way out;)

[shebaxric]

Excitement is all around us!! 10 days for me, 9 days for you!!!

I do have a suitcase set out and have put all the Disney essentials in it: hats, t-shirts, Pal Mickey(:lmao:), and trading pins. DH thinks I'm nuts.

[NuttyDisneyMom]

Got some bad news about the death of a very close friend on Friday. I know have to go to a funeral over Thankgiving. So we are cutting our Disney time in half. We are going to spend our other half in Clearwater Beach, which is my hometown. So we will be at SSR 11/21 - 11/25 and heading to Clearwater the afternoon of the 25th. We're still going to have a blast and our March trip will be even more fun...and longer...now:) Oh and now my mom is not coming. Which is really ok by me, I get my kiddos all to myself!

[coltink]

I'm sorry to hear that your plans changed. But things happen for a reason and this will give you some quality time with the kids before the busy holiday season.

[coltink]

We're driving:car::drive: I'll pick you up on my way out;)

I'd even ride on the roof if I had to!

Did you guys hear about the lady who bought something really big (a bed or board or something) and she made her daughter sit on it on the top of her car and drove home?! OMG! Who is that stupid?! Sorry if that was any of you or your family.

[shebaxric]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend:hug: I am happy that you will still be able to go. Are you going to keep your ADR's the same or will you try to switch them up?

[NuttyDisneyMom]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend:hug: I am happy that you will still be able to go. Are you going to keep your ADR's the same or will you try to switch them up?

We've cancelled quite a bit. I've posted them on the November cancelled thread. Thank you for the kind words:hug:

[coltink]

Well I gues you are already there. I hope you have a wonderful time despite the passing of your friend.

Have fun! Take lots of pics and let us know when you get back!

[MomsOf2boys]

I am so very sorry to hear about the death of your friend. I am glad that you still will have some Disney time with your children.