DIS/DISUnplugged/Dreams December Event Info – DISapalooza (continued)

[WebmasterJohn]

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Updates are in red.

(Link to original threads that are now locked -
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2201826 and
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2293787 and
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2308613 and
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2318613 and
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=34375243#post34375243)

As many of you know, last year was the first time the DIS/DISUnplugged/Dreams Unlimited Travel participated in Mousefest. We had such a great time that we immediately committed to participating in future Mousefest events.

Sadly the organizers of Mousefest have decided not to host their annual event this year.

Since the DIS/DISUnplugged/Dreams already committed to participating and holding a party/event this year we are going forward with those plans for December 2009.

I know many of you have been waiting for details on our event/party in December. We still have many of the details to work out but we have identified the dates of 12/11, 12/12 and 12/13 for DIS related events.

Please understand that this is not a replacement for Mousefest. We look forward to the return of Mousefest in the future and working with the organizers when they decide to have it again.

I understand many of you are already planning meets and events on your own for that weekend. I think that is awesome. Please know that we have no interest in organizing any of these individual events. I am really pleased to see these have taken on a ‘grass roots’ feel and that individuals have taken it upon themselves to organize these and work out the details.

We do plan on having a couple of DIS/DISUnplugged/Dreams sponsored/organized events. Again, specifics are in the works but here is what we know so far:

Main Party/Event – the evening of Saturday 12/12/2009
Toy Story Mania Party - Disney Hollywood Studios - 9:30PM - Midnight**

UPDATED 10/29/2009 - **Slight change in event start time. If this negatively affects you please email me at John@DreamsUnlimitedTravel.com

UPDATE 10/28/2009 - We are no longer taking registrations for this event. We will begin registering people for the seminar (see below). Once that is complete we will start to mail out credentials. You will receive an email letting you know when your credentials have been mailed.

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- We are not ready to take waitlist/sign-ups for our main event/party – so please don’t ask. Once we have some specifics worked out we will put up a sign-up form. Until then please be patient.
- We understand that many people will want to attend this year’s party so we are working to ensure we can accommodate as many people as possible so no one is left out.
- We will be charging a small fee to attend this event ($25 per person). This fee is to offset administrative costs and to help ensure everyone who signed up for the party attends. Last year we had some people sign-up who didn’t attend – and since Disney charges us ‘per head’ for these events we wound up wasting money and, worst yet, those were spaces others could have taken.
- We have not worked out the exact fee yet, but plan on keeping it as reasonable as possible so that as many folks who want to attend are able – more details to come.
- Folks who book 2 or more nights with Dreams Unlimited Travel for that weekend will get a priority space on the list for the party as well as have the fee waived.

UPDATE 10/21/2009
We will begin taking 'open registrations' for this event beginning 10/21/2009 at 9PM Eastern Time. The link to the registration form is below. For those of you who are impatient and tried the link you will find that form is not turned on yet - you must wait until 9PM Eastern Time on 10/21.

Kevin and John will be in chat that night beginning at 8:45PM to deal with any questions or issues that may come up during the process.

https://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/reservations/dap1.cfm

UPDATE 10/14/2009 - Menu at the event:

Cooked to order Grilled Sausages and Peppers with Rolls
Mini Corn Dogs with Mustard
Tortilla Chips with Nacho Cheese and Jalapenos
Green Apple Slices with Caramel Dip
Sugar Dusted Funnel Cakes
Bags of Cotton Candy
Caramel Corn (replaces Boiled Peanuts)
Buttered Popcorn

There will be a cash bar for beer, wine, soda and bottled water

Friday 12/11/2009 – Seminar



UPDATE 11/18/2009 - Lee Cockerell has graciously agreed to sign copies of his book at the seminar. In order to speed the process we are asking that everyone bring their own copy of his book to the seminar for him to sign so that we don't have to set-up any kind of merchandise/sales location. You can purchase his book at any bookstore, any gift-shop on Disney property or on Amazon through this link http://www.wdwinfo.com/merchandise.htm.

VERY IMPORTANT - There will NOT be an opportunity to purchase his book at the seminar so you MUST bring your copy with you. Lee will only be signing copies of his own book.


UPDATE 11/01/2009 - We are no longer accepting registrations for the seminar.

UPDATE 10/28/2009 - Event details:

December 11, 2009 at 9AM at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel - Convention Center Conference Room Northern E. Please arrive at least 30 minutes early to venue as we will not allow anyone to be seated once the seminar begins. No park admission media is required to attend this event - just your seminar credentials. If choose to drive to the hotel, regular parking fees will apply.

The cost for this event is $59 per person.

We anticipate the seminar lasting approximately 3 - 4 hours.

Anyone who indicated they may be interested in attending the seminar through the TSM party sign-up process will receive an email from us instructing you how to sign-up for the seminar. You are under no obligation to have anyone in your party attend the seminar. The forms are self explanatory and easy to use.

Registrations for the seminar will close at midnight 10/31/2009 to allow us time to have all credentials printed, processed and mailed.



Update 10/21/2009
If you have listened to this weeks podcast you will know that we have announced the speakers at our Seminar. They will be:

Lee Cockerell - Executive Vice President, Operations (Retired) Walt Disney World Resort
Topic: You Can Create Magic Too! Examples of how Disney Cast Members create magic for guests and for each other.

Marty Sklar - Executive Vice President and Walt Disney Imagineering Ambassador (Retired)
Topic: JUST DO SOMETHING PEOPLE WILL LIKE! During 30 years as the creative leader of Walt Disney Imagineering, MARTY SKLAR was often asked, “What do you want me to do?” by the Imagineers. In response, he frequently remembered the answer Walt Disney gave when the great Disney artist, Herb Ryman (who drew the first overall illustration of Disneyland and the castles for Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom ) asked the question that brought forth Walt’s classic response: “Just do something people will like!” Easy to say, but as the Imagineers created nine of the eleven Disney parks around the world under Marty Sklar’s creative leadership, there were often no simple answers. Join us as the only Disney cast member who was “there” at the opening of all the Disney parks tells the stories – on stage and backstage – from those magic places in Anaheim, Orlando, Tokyo, Paris and Hong Kong.

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We are very excited and honored to have both gentlemen come and speak with us.

There will be a separate enrollment and fee for this event. Those details have not been finalized yet. With the TSM event sign-up we are asking people to let us know if they are interested in the seminar. We will be contacting those individuals separately to sign-up for the event and announce a price at that time.

As I said details have not been finalized but the seminar will most likely be in the morning of 12/11/2009 lasting about 4 hours and will take place at the WDW Swan or Dolphin convention center.

You MUST be signed up for the TSM Party to be able to attend this event on Friday. There will be no way to sign-up for this event if you aren't already signed up for the party.

Update 10/14/09 - We are in the final discussions to put something together. We are looking at a Friday mid-morning event that will last half a day (4 hours). There will be a fee for this to cover the cost of the speaker(s) and the venue. It will most likely be on Disney property at a hotel with convention space. More details to come.

And we are very close to securing one speaker that has us all VERY EXCITED!!!!


Original ideas with Disney Institute Fell Through - We are working on alternate plans

- We are in talks with the Disney Institute folks to put together some kind of event this day. Most likely this will be some kind of lecture series with multiple speakers. This is all very preliminary but we have thrown out our ‘pie in the sky’ ideas to see what they come back with. I believe I actually heard their heads explode during the conference call when I told them what I wanted to do.
- There will be a charge for this event, however attendees of this event will get priority space on the list for 12/12 party as well as have the fee waived.
- Depending on what we do and the interest from you all this could be a half or full day event and could include meals.
- I am sorry to be so cryptic, but none of the details have been worked out yet.

Sunday 12/13/2009 – Live Podcast Recording

UPDATE 10/28/2009 - Event details:

December 13, 2009 at 2PM at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort - Convention Center Conference Southern IV and V. Please arrive at least 30 minutes early to venue as we will not allow anyone to be seated once the recording begins. No park admission media is required to attend this event - just your party credentials. If choose to drive to the hotel, regular parking fees will apply.

There is no cost to attend this event.

You must be wearing your party credentials to attend the live taping.

We anticipate the podcast taping will last approximately 90 minutes.


Update 10/21/2009
Specifics have not been finalized but we are still looking at doing this at 2PM at either the Swan or Dolphin. You will need your party credentials to attend this event.

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Update 10/14 - this will most likely be held mid-afternoon (2PMish) at the Swan/Dolphin. More details to follow.

- Again, no details have been worked out but we are hoping to secure a venue large enough to have a live show this day. This would be a free event.
- More details to come as the time gets closer.

Again, I am sorry that I don’t have any details for you. I do know that many of you were looking to make your travel plans for this so I wanted to at least get the dates out there.

As I said, once we have more details I will be releasing them to everyone. Also, once we have some specifics worked out we will be putting up a sign-up form for all events.

My goal this year is to make sure everyone who wants to attend the party has the opportunity. I know some were disappointed last year because we had to cut-off the number of attendees to the party. Hopefully this year we will be able to host everyone who wants to attend.

Thanks
John

PS Anyone who writes, emails, PMs or calls about being put on the waitlist will be subject to public humiliation

UPDATE 10/15/2009 - Dreams Unlimited Travel clients will be receiving an email somtime today/tomorrow with a link to sign-up for the event. Please use the link provided in the email to sign-up and do not share the link with anyone else - not because we do not want anyone else to see it - but becuase each form is coded based on the type of reservation you booked. The form you get will not work for everyone.

We will give DU clients a day or two to sign-up and then we are going to publish the sign-up form for the general public. Based on interest in this event so far we do not anticipate turning anyone away, however if we underestimated the attendance we may have to turn off sign-ups at some point.

Everyone else will be allowed to sign-up afterwards. We will link to the sign-up form from this page as well as announce it on the podcast AND have a page on the DIS linking to it.

UPDATE 10/14/2009 - We are finalizing some of the plans and once we have that in place we will start to take sign-ups. Dreams Unlimited Travel clients will get first priority and will be contacted by their agents on how to sign-up.

Everyone else will be allowed to sign-up afterwards. We will link to the sign-up form from this page as well as announce it on the podcast AND have a page on the DIS linking to it.

UPDATE 10/09/2009 - Concerning D23 Event on Same Night as TSM Party

We had a conference call with the event services team helping us with the TSM party this past week and I am really surprised they didn't mention this to us.

We have received some questions if it will be possible to attend both the D23 event on the night of 12/12 at DHS as well as our event.

If you want to attend TSM you will need to be at the entrance to MGM prior to the party (9PM) and escorted back to the party. No one will be permitted into the TSM party from other areas of the park - only those escorted from the front of the park will be allowed in the party.

We will have some more details soon but you should know you won't have to have park admission for our party as it is after the park closes. We will be sending out credentials to the party. Please don't ask for details as I don't have them yet.

[*NikkiBell*]

Woohoo! I'm first!!!

Morning All!

We got about an inch of snow here yesterday, but the parental unit was able to fly back from WDW despite it. Jet Blue had some electrical problems and all of the TV and radio service was out the entire trip! They are being given a $15/person voucher good towards an upcoming trip so that is good.

I am beyond excited about DAP! It feels so close now!!!!

[UrsulasShadow]

Page 1!

[k5jmh]

Yikes. Another thread

[OKW Lover]

:wave2:

Hi Folks - welcome to the brand new thread.

[Tonya2426]

Woohooo!!! Page 1 :cool1::cool1::cool1:

[k5jmh]

I made the top 10!! WooHoo!

WebmasterJohn 1
OKW Lover 1
k5jmh 2
UrsulasShadow 1
*NikkiBell* 1

[jcb]

To all my friends going to DAP, please leave some part of WDW surviving for those of us going afterwards.

Have Fun!

[scarlett873]

:wave2:

[OKW Lover]

I'm guessing that most of the regulars are busy with packing or watching the game.

[OKW Lover]

popcorn::...and yes, we are packed!!!!

[OKW Lover]

:wave2:

Shouldn't you be working Brandie?

[OKW Lover]

I can't believe that Paul or Don or George or Todd haven't found this thread yet.

[OKW Lover]

I wonder how many messages this thread will accumulate before the TSM party ends on Saturday night - or is that Sunday Morning?:surfweb:

[shellyminnie]

Page 1!! :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo: Haven't done that in a long time!!

[OKW Lover]

I wonder how many posts fit on one page?

Apparently, the answer is 15!

[scarlett873]

Shouldn't you be working Brandie?

Nope! Somehow managed to score a Sunday off!! I actually get to watch the Colts game instead of listening to it!

[chirurgeon]

Page 2????

Kim

[safetymom]

I didn't see the Cosmo slushie when I was over at Epcot earlier. It wasn't at the booth with the other ones.

[wildfan1473]

Page 2 :cheer2:

I've been in hiding lately, sorry. I've been really busy trying to get ready to leave, making arrangements for the kids, etc. I went to the spare room this morning where all of my stuff is set aside, and the box with my credentials and AP and other paperwork had been dumped out :mad: I couldn't find the ribbon for the seminar, I called the boys in and screamed at them until they found it :sad2:, thank goodness they did. Talk about a panic!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

[mainegal]

WOW!
Another thread!
How many pages was the last one? I didn't finish reading all the posts. What did I miss?

[georgemoe]

Page 2 - :)

Oh well. Tivo'ing the game and getting some decorations up. :santa:

Unless you are leaving today, packing now is premature luggagulation. :goodvibes

[kimisabella]

Afternoon everyone, sure is quiet around here. Everyone must be Christmas shopping or packing. I am doing both today. Everyone is packed.....except me. I really have to do it later since tomorrow I have to work and we leave Tuesday morning.

The weather is looking great, we are all so excited. I can't even believe this, but, today my husband said to me "two more sleeps here until Disney"! I think I almost past out... he is just as excited about this trip as I am!

[mainegal]

I caught up reading the end of the last thread.

Worried about chickens on Farmville?
Forget 'em!
You have more important things to do. Like partying!


I am hoping to give upi Farmville in 2010. I need to do more important things with my time!

[mainegal]

The sun is shining so brightly on the pretty new snow.

I wanted to tape the game and go out for a walk.

But the game is on, the Pats are --- Oh! I won't tell you so you can watch it later, George.

[jeanigor]

I can't believe that Paul or Don or George or Todd haven't found this thread yet.

I had 'friends' over last night and they stayed in the spare room. No computer for me until they left.

I leave for DAP in less than 72 hours!!!!!

[mainegal]

I had 'friends' over last night and they stayed in the spare room. No computer for me until they left.





You mean your "friends" didn't know how important is was for you to keep in touch with your "DIS friends"?! :scared1:

[OKW Lover]

I leave for DAP in less than 72 hours!!!!!

Woo Hoo!!!!

Val & I head down Thursday afternoon.

[shellyminnie]

I am leaving Thursday morning, after my doctor's appointment, and picking Mindy and Bill up at the airport, then we are Disney bound!!

I am also going over Tuesday night for a pre-DAP dinner meet at Texas de Brazil!!

[LMO429]

Afternoon everyone, sure is quiet around here. Everyone must be Christmas shopping or packing. I am doing both today. Everyone is packed.....except me. I really have to do it later since tomorrow I have to work and we leave Tuesday morning.

The weather is looking great, we are all so excited. I can't even believe this, but, today my husband said to me "two more sleeps here until Disney"! I think I almost past out... he is just as excited about this trip as I am!

Ugh I am kicking myself I didnt add the day onto the front end of our trip. looks like the weather wednesday is going to be a MESS! I am stressing already we are going to have problems at the airport. I guess there is nothing I can do but Hope all goes well and just wait it out.

[dpuck1998]

Hi gang!

[Bornteach]

96 Hours from now, Kim and I will be on our way to the airport!!!!!!


:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Page 3 boo on me. :rotfl:

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

16 hours until my family arrives to begin our DAP adventures!!!

[Madi100]

Happy Sunday all! I have not packed a thing. I am very unorganized. Christmas shopping is done, which is what I was hoping for before I left on the trip. Baby-sitting is all arranged for the girls, but I still have one major project to work on before I can start packing. I should be working on it now.

I am getting VERY worried about the weather on Wednesday. We fly out at 5:30 AM on Wednesday. We have a 30 minutes drive to the airport. I'm considering finding a hotel where we can stay so that we don't have to worry about driving. The cost isn't all that much more if we can find a hotel that lets us leave our vehicle there for free.

[jen3003]

PAGE 3 not to bad!

I can't believe we leave in exactly 96 hours!!!

I'm not ready yet!!!! Aghhhhh!!!

[Madi100]

Happy Sunday all! I have not packed a thing. I am very unorganized. Christmas shopping is done, which is what I was hoping for before I left on the trip. Baby-sitting is all arranged for the girls, but I still have one major project to work on before I can start packing. I should be working on it now.

I am getting VERY worried about the weather on Wednesday. We fly out at 5:30 AM on Wednesday. We have a 30 minutes drive to the airport. I'm considering finding a hotel where we can stay so that we don't have to worry about driving. The cost isn't all that much more if we can find a hotel that lets us leave our vehicle there for free.

And, my countdown clock is wrong. I leave in 3 days, not 5.

[TheBeadPirate]

Another already?!?:lmao:


I am piling "stuff" to go into suitcases!!!!!!!!!


Not that I am excited or anything....:rolleyes1

[jeanigor]

The Muppets are right so often (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpRap-zHZHY&feature=player_embedded)

[jeanigor]

Another already?!?:lmao:


I am piling "stuff" to go into suitcases!!!!!!!!!


Not that I am excited or anything....:rolleyes1

Is there a b-day :cake: somewhere in the suitcase???

[Launchpad11B]

Cool, new thread. Just saw Ninja Assassin. AWESOME!! :thumbsup2

[TheBeadPirate]

Is there a b-day :cake: somewhere in the suitcase???

nope.:headache:

And I have to spend my Bday working....:headache:

in Houston......:headache:


I'm NOT excited about that part of my week.

But thanks for asking!;)

:lmao:

[BriarRosie]

I'm not packing until Tuesday. ;)

[OKW Lover]

The weather channel is predicting pretty good weather for DATW (high of 77, low of 62 on Friday) and TSM (high of 83, low of 62 on Saturday). :cheer2:

[AnneR]

A new thread - wasn't expecting that - I figured they would just let us run the other one up.


Here is my latest dilemma - Airtran changed my flight again, now I am getting in at 12:15 - should I change to the 7:00am flight and get in around 9:30?

If I do, I may need to do the hotel thing by the airport which would cost more money.

What to do?

[OKW Lover]

nope.:headache:

And I have to spend my Bday working....:headache:

in Houston......:headache:


I'm NOT excited about that part of my week.

But thanks for asking!;)

:lmao:

I understand - my step daughter lives in Houston.

We'll be spending Christmas there, but its for the company not the location.:santa:

[DisneyDeeva]

Happy Sunday all! I have not packed a thing. I am very unorganized. Christmas shopping is done, which is what I was hoping for before I left on the trip. Baby-sitting is all arranged for the girls, but I still have one major project to work on before I can start packing. I should be working on it now.

I am getting VERY worried about the weather on Wednesday. We fly out at 5:30 AM on Wednesday. We have a 30 minutes drive to the airport. I'm considering finding a hotel where we can stay so that we don't have to worry about driving. The cost isn't all that much more if we can find a hotel that lets us leave our vehicle there for free.

You aren't by any chance flying out of the Quad Cities are you? I'm on the 5:35 AirTran flight Wednesday morning from MLI myself - maybe I'll see you there! I'll be the one with glazed over eyes...standing in line for coffee. Must have my morning caffeine!

[OKW Lover]

I see the taping is going to start at 2:00 (but we should be there 30 minutes early). Val & I have reservations at YSH for 6:10. Surely the taping won't go 4 hours - will it?

[Madi100]

You aren't by any chance flying out of the Quad Cities are you? I'm on the 5:35 AirTran flight Wednesday morning from MLI myself - maybe I'll see you there! I'll be the one with glazed over eyes...standing in line for coffee. Must have my morning caffeine!

Yes! Are you on the connecting flight that only gives us about 50 minutes? I surely hope I see you there, because if we don't see each other, one of us is in trouble! What are you thinking about weather? Are you traveling solo?

[katscradle]

Wow I can't believe there's a new thread!
I am in France half looped again.
Dinner was excellent, now for dessert!
Have a good night I will catch up when we get back to the room.

[spaddy]

Checking in at SSR right now. Woohoo!!!

[ADP]

See you all real soon! :wave2:

[Madi100]

Checking in at SSR right now. Woohoo!!!

What section are you in? I'm hoping we get Congress Park.

[DisneyDeeva]

Yes! Are you on the connecting flight that only gives us about 50 minutes? I surely hope I see you there, because if we don't see each other, one of us is in trouble! What are you thinking about weather? Are you traveling solo?

Yes, I'm traveling solo. And, yes I'm on the flight with a very short layover. Fortunately, I'm not checking any luggage so that will be one less thing to worry about. Now, just praying we depart on time to make the connection.

[Renysmom]

Page 2 - :)

Oh well. Tivo'ing the game and getting some decorations up. :santa:

Unless you are leaving today, packing now is premature luggagulation. :goodvibes

I was going to pack, I pulled out the suitcase but then the mall called my name and packing got pushed back. I may try again later tonite but truthfully, probably not.

[Madi100]

Yes, I'm traveling solo. And, yes I'm on the flight with a very short layover. Fortunately, I'm not checking any luggage so that will be one less thing to worry about. Now, just praying we depart on time to make the connection.

Exactly! I love that early flight, but without fail they put the connecting flight on the other side of the airport. I promise I'm a very nice person, but I won't be during that 50 minutes. It stresses me out. I love the MLI airport. It's so nice and quiet and stress free. Luggage won't be a big deal, because we check it and use Magical Express. Where are you staying in WDW?

[Mouse Skywalker]

Hi Everyone: Hoppin' on the new thread. I can't believe the Steelers blew another game...

[DisneyDeeva]

Exactly! I love that early flight, but without fail they put the connecting flight on the other side of the airport. I promise I'm a very nice person, but I won't be during that 50 minutes. It stresses me out. I love the MLI airport. It's so nice and quiet and stress free. Luggage won't be a big deal, because we check it and use Magical Express. Where are you staying in WDW?

I'm at Pop - this is a bonus trip for me. And, as I was there for 17 days just 2 1/2 months ago, it will be a budget concious trip. I'm very excited - in all of my trips, this is the first one during the holidays! I'm taking the last flight back into MLI on Sunday and plan on squishing everything bit of holday magic in that I possibly can.

[Launchpad11B]

Hi Everyone: Hoppin' on the new thread. I can't believe the Steelers blew another game...

I don't normally get vocal about it but I am a Raiders fan. We don't have much to root for but I'm glad we won today. Sorry about that Dave. :santa:

[UrsulasShadow]

Hi Everyone: Hoppin' on the new thread. I can't believe the Steelers blew another game...

I feel your pain. Pats did the same thing.

[spaddy]

What section are you in? I'm hoping we get Congress Park.

We are in the grandstand section the building closest to the pool and carriage house. I am very happy wih our room location.

[jeanigor]

I see the taping is going to start at 2:00 (but we should be there 30 minutes early). Val & I have reservations at YSH for 6:10. Surely the taping won't go 4 hours - will it?

I recall they said something like 1½-2 hours or so. They booked the room until 6, but the taping shouldn't be that long. Post show mingling will be as long as you see fit.

[AnneR]

Checking in at SSR right now. Woohoo!!!

:banana::banana::banana:

[TheBeadPirate]

Hi Everyone: Hoppin' on the new thread. I can't believe the Steelers blew another game...

I hear ya Dave..... how disappointing, but at least our Saints pulled it out in OT...Don't know what I'll do when they end up playing each other again some day.....:sad2:

[dpuck1998]

I don't normally get vocal about it but I am a Raiders fan. We don't have much to root for but I'm glad we won today. Sorry about that Dave. :santa:

Oakland?? Really??

I feel your pain. Pats did the same thing.

:woohoo:

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

A new thread - wasn't expecting that - I figured they would just let us run the other one up.


Here is my latest dilemma - Airtran changed my flight again, now I am getting in at 12:15 - should I change to the 7:00am flight and get in around 9:30?

If I do, I may need to do the hotel thing by the airport which would cost more money.

What to do?


I would stick with the later flight and save the money to spend.

[Launchpad11B]

Oakland?? Really??





I know, sad right? :sad2:

[safetymom]

I see the taping is going to start at 2:00 (but we should be there 30 minutes early). Val & I have reservations at YSH for 6:10. Surely the taping won't go 4 hours - will it?

It typically takes 4 hours to do both shows but since we are only doing 1 you should be OK. :)

[OKW Lover]

It typically takes 4 hours to do both shows but since we are only doing 1 you should be OK. :)

Thanks Kathy. Looking forward to seeing you again.

[DVCsince02]

A new thread - wasn't expecting that - I figured they would just let us run the other one up.


Here is my latest dilemma - Airtran changed my flight again, now I am getting in at 12:15 - should I change to the 7:00am flight and get in around 9:30?

If I do, I may need to do the hotel thing by the airport which would cost more money.

What to do?

I say spend the $$ and tell yourself, Merry Christmas!:woohoo:

[dpuck1998]

I know, sad right? :sad2:

::yes::

[Madi100]

A new thread - wasn't expecting that - I figured they would just let us run the other one up.


Here is my latest dilemma - Airtran changed my flight again, now I am getting in at 12:15 - should I change to the 7:00am flight and get in around 9:30?

If I do, I may need to do the hotel thing by the airport which would cost more money.

What to do?

Do you mean you need to stay in a hotel the night before so you are closer to the airport? We are 30 minutes from the airport, and we often times stay in a hotel, because we always fly out at 5:30 in the morning. We find a hotel that offers a free parking and free shuttle service. That way we figure we haven't spent much more because we don't have to pay to park at the airport.

[Launchpad11B]

I know, sad right? :sad2:

::yes::

I've been a fan since the 70s. Can't jump ship just because they suck. Sundays are not fun the last few years. Al Davis needs to stroke out so we can rebuild. :thumbsup2

[AnneR]

Do you mean you need to stay in a hotel the night before so you are closer to the airport? We are 30 minutes from the airport, and we often times stay in a hotel, because we always fly out at 5:30 in the morning. We find a hotel that offers a free parking and free shuttle service. That way we figure we haven't spent much more because we don't have to pay to park at the airport.

Yes - I am a little over an hour away from the airport.

I have found that for a week long trip, it pays for itself to stay at one of the hotels and use the shuttle versus the parking. If I do this now, I will pay more for the room so in the end it will cost me about $40 more.

[dpuck1998]

I've been a fan since the 70s. Can't jump ship just because they suck. Sundays are not fun the last few years. Al Davis needs to stroke out so we can rebuild. :thumbsup2

Agree, went through a rough couple years with the Fins. I feel your pain. At least we are decent this year and have a QB that has some great upside. I hope the Tuna stays around Miami for a few years.

[Madi100]

Yes - I am a little over an hour away from the airport.

I have found that for a week long trip, it pays for itself to stay at one of the hotels and use the shuttle versus the parking. If I do this now, I will pay more for the room so in the end it will cost me about $40 more.

I say do it! For $40, you'll get down there earlier and get to spend more time in Florida. How can you beat that?

[sah95]

Just popping in to say Hi!! :goodvibes I can't wait to meet you all!

[jeanigor]

I say do it! For $40, you'll get down there earlier and get to spend more time in Florida. How can you beat that?

TO me it would depend on where you will get a better night's rest. It doesn't cost an excessive amount to stay overnight, so if you can sleep a little later and get to WDW sooner, I'd say go for it. If you will get worse/less sleep..that's a tougher call.

But then again I forget I'm talking to the queen of being up at 4am....:scratchin

[AnneR]

Just popping in to say Hi!! :goodvibes I can't wait to meet you all!

Hi Sarah! Not long now:dance3:

[AnneR]

TO me it would depend on where you will get a better night's rest. It doesn't cost an excessive amount to stay overnight, so if you can sleep a little later and get to WDW sooner, I'd say go for it. If you will get worse/less sleep..that's a tougher call.

But then again I forget I'm talking to the queen of being up at 4am....:scratchin

:lovestruc You called me the queen.



The sad part is 4 is typical but I have also mastered waking up at 3am.

I think I am stressing out over spending money period. I still don't feel like I have a handle on the finances like I would like to.

[ADP]

I've been a fan since the 70s. Can't jump ship just because they suck. Sundays are not fun the last few years. Al Davis needs to stroke out so we can rebuild. :thumbsup2
I'm a Browns fan. Things haven't been good lately, but the part that bumbs me out more than anything is the sports curse the city has been carrying since 1964. It's been rough. I'm wondering if Cleveland will win a professional sports championship in my lifetime.

[jeanigor]

I don't think I have ever witnessed this....

OKW Lover 12
Madi100 7
jeanigor 5
AnneR 5
Launchpad11B 4
mainegal 4
dpuck1998 4
TheBeadPirate 3
IWISHFORDISNEY 3
DisneyDeeva 3

Go Jeff, go!!!!:cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

[aspen37]

Hi everyone! I just noticed that we have a new thread. How many pages will it be at on Thursday or Friday?

It has been snowing here today. Yuck! I am hoping this storm will have passed by Wednesday morning. We have a winter storm warning out till Tuesday afternoon.

[Renysmom]

I've been a fan since the 70s. Can't jump ship just because they suck. Sundays are not fun the last few years. Al Davis needs to stroke out so we can rebuild. :thumbsup2

Try being a Redskins fan... http://www.mymerrychristmas.com/forum/images/smilies/cry.gif

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Do you mean you need to stay in a hotel the night before so you are closer to the airport? We are 30 minutes from the airport, and we often times stay in a hotel, because we always fly out at 5:30 in the morning. We find a hotel that offers a free parking and free shuttle service. That way we figure we haven't spent much more because we don't have to pay to park at the airport.

That is the best option. Take the free parking and the $49 difference. I didnt know it would be such a great deal!!

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Try being a Redskins fan... http://www.mymerrychristmas.com/forum/images/smilies/cry.gif

Or a cowboys fan :headache: They suck so bad.

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

I don't think I have ever witnessed this....

OKW Lover 12
Madi100 7
jeanigor 5
AnneR 5
Launchpad11B 4
mainegal 4
dpuck1998 4
TheBeadPirate 3
IWISHFORDISNEY 3
DisneyDeeva 3

Go Jeff, go!!!!:cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

Me in the top 10 no way. That will last about an half hour.

[aspen37]

Woohoo! I'm first!!!

Morning All!

We got about an inch of snow here yesterday, but the parental unit was able to fly back from WDW despite it. Jet Blue had some electrical problems and all of the TV and radio service was out the entire trip! They are being given a $15/person voucher good towards an upcoming trip so that is good.

I am beyond excited about DAP! It feels so close now!!!!

Congrats Nikki I mean Michelle :rotfl: on the first post!
Your review was great on the email show. I am hoping to do the imagineers lunch next October. It was a great review. :thumbsup2

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Man did I mess up. Didnt order my beads in time and I refuse to pay $30 in shipping. Guess I will be on a bead hunt at the local store tomorrow. Aaacck .........or glow sticks are the last resort.

[Renysmom]

I never did see the top ten of the last thread so here it is...

jeanigor 499
AnneR 465
katscradle 393
aspen37 217
sshaw10060 176
scarlett873 171
kathrna 168
DVCsince02 167
Renysmom 149
shellyminnie 129


I made it :dance3:

[AnneR]

Man did I mess up. Didnt order my beads in time and I refuse to pay $30 in shipping. Guess I will be on a bead hunt at the local store tomorrow. Aaacck .........or glow sticks are the last resort.

Do you have a Party City? They may have something.

[Renysmom]

Hey Todd.....




Hey Paul.....





Hey George .....







Hey Don ......








Hey Aaron.....






Look Out

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[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Do you have a Party City? They may have something.

I saw one down in Melbourne I am headed there tomorrow!! Geezz this moving stuff really messed me up this year. I dont even have my cards done yet much less addressed and mailed. Yikes.

[aspen37]

popcorn::...and yes, we are packed!!!!

Same here. :goodvibes

Page 2 :cheer2:

I've been in hiding lately, sorry. I've been really busy trying to get ready to leave, making arrangements for the kids, etc. I went to the spare room this morning where all of my stuff is set aside, and the box with my credentials and AP and other paperwork had been dumped out :mad: I couldn't find the ribbon for the seminar, I called the boys in and screamed at them until they found it :sad2:, thank goodness they did. Talk about a panic!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!


I'm glad you found everything Jen. :)

[disneydreamgirl]

Hi all!

Been a busy weekend, so just finally getting on to the new thread and debating about catching up on the end of the prior thread.

Getting ready for the Amazing Race finale in about an hour. Hoping that Meghan and Cheyne come out ahead. Anyone else watching?

So excited for DAP...really looking forward to it now after having a less than stellar weekend, more accurately it was just a big disappointment of a weekend.

Hope everyone is packed and ready to go...I will be by tomorrow night; at least that is my goal. I have been doing the motherload of laundry loads today! :laughing:

[disneydreamgirl]

Wow I can't believe there's a new thread!
I am in France half looped again.
Dinner was excellent, now for dessert!
Have a good night I will catch up when we get back to the room.

I love that you are half looped in France again...that's priceless! Glad you are enjoying yourself...see you soon! :upsidedow

[jeanigor]

I love that you are half looped in France again...that's priceless! Glad you are enjoying yourself...see you soon! :upsidedow

I'm planning on being looped in France twice in one day!

[Annette_VA]

Wow - new thread! Wasn't expecting that

Just got home from a 10 hour workday. Blech. Long day tomorrow, normal day Tues, off Wed and then DAP bound Thu!!!! It can't get here soon enough

[AnneR]

I'm planning on being looped in France twice in one day!

:)

[tlcoke]

Happy Sunday all! I have not packed a thing. I am very unorganized. Christmas shopping is done, which is what I was hoping for before I left on the trip. Baby-sitting is all arranged for the girls, but I still have one major project to work on before I can start packing. I should be working on it now.

I am getting VERY worried about the weather on Wednesday. We fly out at 5:30 AM on Wednesday. We have a 30 minutes drive to the airport. I'm considering finding a hotel where we can stay so that we don't have to worry about driving. The cost isn't all that much more if we can find a hotel that lets us leave our vehicle there for free.

I am concerned about the weather too, I am thinking of going up on Wednesday night and staying near the airport too.

[aspen37]

Checking in at SSR right now. Woohoo!!!
:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:




See you all real soon! :wave2:

See you in a few days Aaron. :santa:

Yes - I am a little over an hour away from the airport.

I have found that for a week long trip, it pays for itself to stay at one of the hotels and use the shuttle versus the parking. If I do this now, I will pay more for the room so in the end it will cost me about $40 more.

Anne, if it gives you peace of mind staying closer I would do it. :goodvibes

[tlcoke]

I never did see the top ten of the last thread so here it is...

jeanigor 499
AnneR 465
katscradle 393
aspen37 217
sshaw10060 176
scarlett873 171
kathrna 168
DVCsince02 167
Renysmom 149
shellyminnie 129


I made it :dance3:

Kelly, you got the final count from the Thread that closed October 28th. Here is the last threads final top 10. You were 8th in the last thread.

AnneR 467
tlcoke 441
mainegal 323
jeanigor 307
katscradle 270
georgemoe 143
Launchpad11B 132
Renysmom 128
disneydreamgirl 115
firsttimemom 105

[tlcoke]

Wow - new thread! Wasn't expecting that

Just got home from a 10 hour workday. Blech. Long day tomorrow, normal day Tues, off Wed and then DAP bound Thu!!!! It can't get here soon enough

Same here, I wasn't expecting a new thread either, especially since they let the last one go to 400 pages before closing it.

[aspen37]

I am concerned about the weather too, I am thinking of going up on Wednesday night and staying near the airport too.

The one nice think about where I live is that the airport is across the street from me. It is about a 5 minute walk. I will have my neighbor drive me though. I don't want to drag my luggage thru the snow at 6AM.

[tlcoke]

I'm guessing that most of the regulars are busy with packing or watching the game.

I took a nap this afternoon, which is why I didn't discover the thread until 30 minutes ago.

[Launchpad11B]

Hey Todd.....




Hey Paul.....





Hey George .....







Hey Don ......








Hey Aaron.....






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This is a sexist post!!! Beating up on the men!!! we deserve it! :goodvibes

[AnneR]

I took a nap this afternoon, which is why I didn't discover the thread until 30 minutes ago.

I went out to lunch with family - hours drive each way to meet them.

[tlcoke]

The one nice think about where I live is that the airport is across the street from me. It is about a 5 minute walk. I will have my neighbor drive me though. I don't want to drag my luggage thru the snow at 6AM.

I have an airport less than 10 miles from my house, but I usually fly out of Indianapolis, because the cost of flights are $100+ cheaper out of Indy. Which requires me to travel 2 hrs to the north to catch my flight.

[jeanigor]

I'm calling it an early night..not too much sleep over the weekend. Too much jenga...

•Chicken noddle soup
•A Muppet Movie
•Puppies
•Warm bed
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Sleepy Time!!!

[AnneR]

I'm calling it an early night..not too much sleep over the weekend. Too much jenga...

•Chicken noddle soup
•A Muppet Movie
•Puppies
•Warm bed
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Sleepy Time!!!

Night Todd

[tlcoke]

I'm calling it an early night..not too much sleep over the weekend. Too much jenga...

•Chicken noddle soup
•A Muppet Movie
•Puppies
•Warm bed
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Sleepy Time!!!

Good Night Todd!!

[disneydreamgirl]

I'm planning on being looped in France twice in one day!

It's good to have achievable goals!

[disneydreamgirl]

Kelly, you got the final count from the Thread that closed October 28th. Here is the last threads final top 10. You were 8th in the last thread.

AnneR 467
tlcoke 441
mainegal 323
jeanigor 307
katscradle 270
georgemoe 143
Launchpad11B 132
Renysmom 128
disneydreamgirl 115
firsttimemom 105

Cool...made the top 10! Thanks Tracey

[aspen37]

I have an airport less than 10 miles from my house, but I usually fly out of Indianapolis, because the cost of flights are $100+ cheaper out of Indy. Which requires me to travel 2 hrs to the north to catch my flight.

In the summer I fly out of Denver for the same reason. It is 200 miles to Denver. I have to travel over some very high mountain passes so I don't do it in the winter anymore. I could save $150.00 to $250.00, but if it is snowing I may not make it if they close the passes. Last year it took us almost 5 1/2 hours to get home and it was very scary. So I decided the difference in price is not worth it any more. During the winter I wish I lived closer to Denver because it makes flying so much easier.

[aspen37]

I'm calling it an early night..not too much sleep over the weekend. Too much jenga...

•Chicken noddle soup
•A Muppet Movie
•Puppies
•Warm bed
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Sleepy Time!!!

Good night!

[aspen37]

It's good to have achievable goals!

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[Renysmom]

Kelly, you got the final count from the Thread that closed October 28th. Here is the last threads final top 10. You were 8th in the last thread.

AnneR 467
tlcoke 441
mainegal 323
jeanigor 307
katscradle 270
georgemoe 143
Launchpad11B 132
Renysmom 128
disneydreamgirl 115
firsttimemom 105


ooops

[Renysmom]

I'm calling it an early night..not too much sleep over the weekend. Too much jenga...

•Chicken noddle soup
•A Muppet Movie
•Puppies
•Warm bed
------------
Sleepy Time!!!

Good night, sleep tight :santa: :santa:

[kimisabella]

Ugh I am kicking myself I didnt add the day onto the front end of our trip. looks like the weather wednesday is going to be a MESS! I am stressing already we are going to have problems at the airport. I guess there is nothing I can do but Hope all goes well and just wait it out.

How could you have known? Don't beat yourself up about it. I just looked at the weather station and it looks like 50 degrees and rain on Wednesday. It could be worse, it could be snow! You'll be fine!

[tlcoke]

In the summer I fly out of Denver for the same reason. It is 200 miles to Denver. I have to travel over some very high mountain passes so I don't do it in the winter anymore. I could save $150.00 to $250.00, but if it is snowing I may not make it if they close the passes. Last year it took us almost 5 1/2 hours to get home and it was very scary. So I decided the difference in price is not worth it any more. During the winter I wish I lived closer to Denver because it makes flying so much easier.

I don't blame you for not trying to travel to Denver. That would be scary with a big snow. My route is mostly flat, right now the models have the storm getting here overnight Tuesday Night into the day on Wednesday. The path and timing is still in question though. Right now they are saying Chicago may see the brunt of the storm and we would be getting rain only question for me is what will Indianapolis get (Rain, Freezing Rain or Snow). I am going to make my final decision tomorrow based on what they are saying once the storm gets past you tomorrow.

[AnneR]

I don't blame you for not trying to travel to Denver. That would be scary with a big snow. My route is mostly flat, right now the models have the storm getting here overnight Tuesday Night into the day on Wednesday. The path and timing is still in question though. Right now they are saying Chicago may see the brunt of the storm and we would be getting rain only question for me is what will Indianapolis get (Rain, Freezing Rain or Snow). I am going to make my final decision tomorrow based on what they are saying once the storm gets past you tomorrow.

I'm watching weather as well - right now it says rain on Wednesday and cold and sunny Thursday.

[tlcoke]

If it makes it to your area, it will be on Thursday into Friday. More likely it will go North of you.

[georgemoe]

Hi Everyone: Hoppin' on the new thread. I can't believe the Steelers blew another game...

You're not alone Dave. :headache:

We are in the grandstand section the building closest to the pool and carriage house. I am very happy wih our room location.

Grandstand is excellent Anne. Good for you!



:woohoo:

I was waiting for that. Congrats on the win today Don.

ooops

Not your fault the 1st post is still a sticky. Thanks for the snowball Kelly. :)

[Dodie]

:wave2:

Busy weekend. I missed the start of the new thread!

Hi everyone!

[Renysmom]

This is a sexist post!!! Beating up on the men!!! we deserve it! :goodvibes

Not beating up... Just having fun with those I admire and love:love: :love:

Now duck.... http://mymerrychristmas.com/forum/images/smilies/33.gif

[aspen37]

I don't blame you for not trying to travel to Denver. That would be scary with a big snow. My route is mostly flat, right now the models have the storm getting here overnight Tuesday Night into the day on Wednesday. The path and timing is still in question though. Right now they are saying Chicago may see the brunt of the storm and we would be getting rain only question for me is what will Indianapolis get (Rain, Freezing Rain or Snow). I am going to make my final decision tomorrow based on what they are saying once the storm gets past you tomorrow.

I hate traveling this time of year. It is so stressful! I hope the storm misses you.

[Renysmom]

I'm watching weather as well - right now it says rain on Wednesday and cold and sunny Thursday.

Our weather for flying Thursday looks great so far. http://mymerrychristmas.com/forum/images/smilies/147.gif

:wave2:

Busy weekend. I missed the start of the new thread!

Hi everyone!

Hi Dodie http://mymerrychristmas.com/forum/images/smilies/110.gif

[Renysmom]

For those who collect Jim Shore just a reminder he will be in the parks this weekend signing his work.

here is the schedule:

Deck the halls with the enchantment of Disney!

December 11 Walt Disney World
Epcot Center
Orlando FL
11:30 - 3:30 PM

December 12 Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
Orlando FL
10:00 - 2:00 PM

December 13 Walt Disney World
Downtown Disney
Orlando FL
10:00 - 2:00 PM

I only collect Disney Jim Shore pieces and I only buy them in WDW/DCL.. They are my trip memento so I will definitely be buying a piece but as for waiting in line.. we will see.. DAP is more important to me LOL

[Dodie]

So, looks like we're all in the same boat....watching the weather at home for our flights out and watching the weather in Florida as we try to pack.

[AnneR]

For those who collect Jim Shore just a reminder he will be in the parks this weekend signing his work.

here is the schedule:

Deck the halls with the enchantment of Disney!

December 11 Walt Disney World
Epcot Center
Orlando FL
11:30 - 3:30 PM

December 12 Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
Orlando FL
10:00 - 2:00 PM

December 13 Walt Disney World
Downtown Disney
Orlando FL
10:00 - 2:00 PM

I only collect Disney Jim Shore pieces and I only buy them in WDW/DCL.. They are my trip memento so I will definitely be buying a piece but as for waiting in line.. we will see.. DAP is more important to me LOL

This is going to be a very special trip then, hope you get a special piece.

[tlcoke]

:wave2:

Busy weekend. I missed the start of the new thread!

Hi everyone!

:wave:

Hi Dodie!!

[tlcoke]

So, looks like we're all in the same boat....watching the weather at home for our flights out and watching the weather in Florida as we try to pack.

Yep, that about sums it up. Can you give me an update on the weather forecast sometime tomorrow? I need to make my final decision tomorrow on whether I am coming up Wednesday night.

[tlcoke]

I just priced out hotel options in the Indianapolis area along with the Park n Fly option and it appears for me it will be cheaper to get the hotel separate from the airport parking by about $20.00.

[firsttimemom]

Page 2 :cheer2:

I've been in hiding lately, sorry. I've been really busy trying to get ready to leave, making arrangements for the kids, etc. I went to the spare room this morning where all of my stuff is set aside, and the box with my credentials and AP and other paperwork had been dumped out :mad: I couldn't find the ribbon for the seminar, I called the boys in and screamed at them until they found it :sad2:, thank goodness they did. Talk about a panic!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

My biggest fear is losing those credentials!

[firsttimemom]

Happy Sunday all! I have not packed a thing. I am very unorganized. Christmas shopping is done, which is what I was hoping for before I left on the trip. Baby-sitting is all arranged for the girls, but I still have one major project to work on before I can start packing. I should be working on it now.

I am getting VERY worried about the weather on Wednesday. We fly out at 5:30 AM on Wednesday. We have a 30 minutes drive to the airport. I'm considering finding a hotel where we can stay so that we don't have to worry about driving. The cost isn't all that much more if we can find a hotel that lets us leave our vehicle there for free.

Save yourself the stress about the weather and book the hotel!

And I can't believe you're done w/ Christmas already. What did you decide on for a camera?

[firsttimemom]

Try being a Redskins fan... http://www.mymerrychristmas.com/forum/images/smilies/cry.gif

Oh, Kelly- I'm so sorry!

[mainegal]

Same here, I wasn't expecting a new thread either, especially since they let the last one go to 400 pages before closing it.

Maybe we messed up the boards somehow when we / they let it go to 400 pages!

I found the new thread right after noon-time. But no one else had. I see you are all here now!

[tickledtink33]

First post to the new thread!

I have been busy all weekend and haven't had time for the boards. Shopping yesterday and packing and cleaning today. Only 4 days left. Hopefully we won't get much snow Wednesday night. I don't want to miss a minute. At least this year I am there for 5 days Last year was nuts with arriving late Friday afternoon and leaving Sunday morning. I'm all packed except for the last minute stuff and yes Anna I did remember to pack my jeans so everyones eyes are safe. :laughing:

[mainegal]

I have an airport less than 10 miles from my house, but I usually fly out of Indianapolis, because the cost of flights are $100+ cheaper out of Indy. Which requires me to travel 2 hrs to the north to catch my flight.

Which makes your time worth $25 an hour?
Time vs. money is always a good question!

[aspen37]

So, looks like we're all in the same boat....watching the weather at home for our flights out and watching the weather in Florida as we try to pack.

Hi Dodie! :wave2:

I just priced out hotel options in the Indianapolis area along with the Park n Fly option and it appears for me it will be cheaper to get the hotel separate from the airport parking by about $20.00.

It sounds like the hotel is the way to go. You'll get extra sleep too. :goodvibes

[Renysmom]

Oh, Kelly- I'm so sorry!

I was a fan when they were on top and I am a fan now, as hard as it is I have to believe it will turn around eventually (maybe when Dan Snyders get the H*** out of DC ;) )

First post to the new thread!

I have been busy all weekend and haven't had time for the boards. Shopping yesterday and packing and cleaning today. Only 4 days left. Hopefully we won't get much snow Wednesday night. I don't want to miss a minute. At least this year I am there for 5 days Last year was nuts with arriving late Friday afternoon and leaving Sunday morning. I'm all packed except for the last minute stuff and yes Anna I did remember to pack my jeans so everyone's eyes are safe. :laughing:

Can't wait to meet you Kim.. just a few more days now!!! :santa::santa:

[aspen37]

First post to the new thread!

I have been busy all weekend and haven't had time for the boards. Shopping yesterday and packing and cleaning today. Only 4 days left. Hopefully we won't get much snow Wednesday night. I don't want to miss a minute. At least this year I am there for 5 days Last year was nuts with arriving late Friday afternoon and leaving Sunday morning. I'm all packed except for the last minute stuff and yes Anna I did remember to pack my jeans so everyones eyes are safe. :laughing:

Well, Don will be disappointed to hear this. :rotfl:

[firsttimemom]

For those who collect Jim Shore just a reminder he will be in the parks this weekend signing his work.

here is the schedule:

Deck the halls with the enchantment of Disney!

December 11 Walt Disney World
Epcot Center
Orlando FL
11:30 - 3:30 PM

December 12 Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
Orlando FL
10:00 - 2:00 PM

December 13 Walt Disney World
Downtown Disney
Orlando FL
10:00 - 2:00 PM

I only collect Disney Jim Shore pieces and I only buy them in WDW/DCL.. They are my trip memento so I will definitely be buying a piece but as for waiting in line.. we will see.. DAP is more important to me LOL


How cool! We have a Jim Shore nativity set (still in the box bcs we haven't finished the tree). Does anyone know what "Epcot Center" means?

[firsttimemom]

I was a fan when they were on top and I am a fan now, as hard as it is I have to believe it will turn around eventually (maybe when Dan Snyders get the H*** out of DC ;) )

from your lips to God's ears...

[firsttimemom]

Wow I can't believe there's a new thread!
I am in France half looped again.
Dinner was excellent, now for dessert!
Have a good night I will catch up when we get back to the room.

I'm in Maryland half looped. trade ya!

[mainegal]

All this talk about hotel room before the flight...

I go through the same thing when I fly out of Maine in December. To make a morning flight, I need to leave home at by 4:00. I watch the weather and consider going down the night before. In the end, each time I sleep at home.

The airport parking went up another $2.00 this year. Next time, if I am gone for a week, I am going to research the park and fly hotels for sure.

[AnneR]

All this talk about hotel room before the flight...

I go through the same thing when I fly out of Maine in December. To make a morning flight, I need to leave home at by 4:00. I watch the weather and consider going down the night before. In the end, each time I sleep at home.

The airport parking went up another $2.00 this year. Next time, if I am gone for a week, I am going to research the park and fly hotels for sure.

There is definitely a break even point - I tend not to park in satelitte parking when I am traveling alone - especially arriving after dark. Something about being in an open air parking lot by myself spooks me. So I park in the Daily garage which is $2 a day more. If I book the hotel in advance, 7 days is the point that it is equal anything longer it is definitely cheaper to go with the hotel free parking.

This trip, I am late in booking the hotel so it is more expensive and the thing that is making me want to do the hotel is catching an earlier flight. Not a must do.

[AnneR]

I'm in Maryland half looped. trade ya!

Maryland in the 30's versus France in Orlando. I could go with that trade.

[*NikkiBell*]

Wow, friends. I left and we were on Page 1 and now already on 10? Phew! You guys sure have been busy!

I just got home from Sean's It was his sister's bday today so the entire family and her fiance went out for dinner. We had a good time and then did the cake thing back at the house. Sean also whipped out the WDW pics from our trip a few weeks back. That's always fun!

I'm getting pumped for Friday! Will I be the only one flying in then? lol

[AnneR]

Wow, friends. I left and we were on Page 1 and now already on 10? Phew! You guys sure have been busy!

I just got home from Sean's It was his sister's bday today so the entire family and her fiance went out for dinner. We had a good time and then did the cake thing back at the house. Sean also whipped out the WDW pics from our trip a few weeks back. That's always fun!

I'm getting pumped for Friday! Will I be the only one flying in then? lol

My daughter Jessica is flying in Friday night. I think she is getting in about 8:30.

[Renysmom]

My daughter Jessica is flying in Friday night. I think she is getting in about 8:30.

I didn't know your daughter was coming to DAP.. Can't wait to meet her :santa: :santa:

[tlcoke]

There is definitely a break even point - I tend not to park in satelitte parking when I am traveling alone - especially arriving after dark. Something about being in an open air parking lot by myself spooks me. So I park in the Daily garage which is $2 a day more. If I book the hotel in advance, 7 days is the point that it is equal anything longer it is definitely cheaper to go with the hotel free parking.

This trip, I am late in booking the hotel so it is more expensive and the thing that is making me want to do the hotel is catching an earlier flight. Not a must do.

I go through airportparkinginc.com, they have the best rate at the Indianapolis airport, they currently only offer parking at 10 airports around the country. They contract with a local hotel near the airport and you park in their lot. It is prepaid, and only $5.00 a day with a $5.00 handling fee (vs $9.00 a day at the airport). They offer free transportation to & from the airport. I just reserved my parking for this trip. It is $24.00. The two hotels I am looking at with my AAA discount are $41.00 after taxes. The cheapest Park-n-fly was $91.00 after taxes.

[sah95]

pixiedust: for all of you facing snow & freezing rain. Hopefully the weather will be o.k. in St. Louis Sat. morning. :goodvibes

[k5jmh]

For those who might have an interest, The Orlando area TubaChristmas will be:

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 - TIME: 1:00 pm
LOCATION: Stage, Park Ave.,downtown Winter Park, No. end of Central Park, Canton Ave., North of Rollins College

For those who do not know, TUBACHRISTMAS was conceived in 1974 as a tribute to the late artist/teacher William J. Bell, born on Christmas Day, 1902. Through the legendary William J. Bell we reflect on our heritage and honor all great artists/teachers whose legacy has given us high performance standards, well structured pedagogy, professional integrity, personal values and a camaraderie envied by all other instrumentalists. The first TUBACHRISTMAS was conducted by the late Paul Lavalle in New York City's Rockefeller Plaza Ice Rink on Sunday, December 22, 1974. Traditional Christmas music performed at the first TUBACHRISTMAS was arranged by American composer Alec Wilder who ironically died on Christmas Eve, 1980. Wilder composed many solo and ensemble compositions for tuba and euphonium. He was a loyal supporter of every effort to improve the literature and public image of our chosen instruments. Through Alec Wilder we express our respect and gratitude to all composers who continue to embrace our instruments with their compositions and contribute to the ever growing solo and ensemble repertoire for tuba and euphonium.

Plus it sounds pretty cool! Talk about heavy metal!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3196/3126127010_5956b840f6.jpg

If I had bought an extra airline ticket for my Tuba, I probably would go play. The Houston Tuba Christmas is the weekend of the 19th.

[sshaw10060]

I am a little late coming to the thread. Talk to all of you tomorrow. Weather be damned. I'll walk to WDW if I have to.

[AnneR]

I didn't know your daughter was coming to DAP.. Can't wait to meet her :santa: :santa:

My oldest is coming - she lives in Virginia Beach.

[tlcoke]

I am going to say goodnight. I see you all on the boards tomorrow.

[AnneR]

I am going to say goodnight. I see you all on the boards tomorrow.

Night Tracey - see you tomorrow. I am not far behind.

[katscradle]

I didn't see the Cosmo slushie when I was over at Epcot earlier. It wasn't at the booth with the other ones.

It's there it is on the right side and the is the grey goose slushie beside it.
There is also a grey goose slushie on the other side beside the GM slushie.

[katscradle]

Afternoon everyone, sure is quiet around here. Everyone must be Christmas shopping or packing. I am doing both today. Everyone is packed.....except me. I really have to do it later since tomorrow I have to work and we leave Tuesday morning.

The weather is looking great, we are all so excited. I can't even believe this, but, today my husband said to me "two more sleeps here until Disney"! I think I almost past out... he is just as excited about this trip as I am!


Glad he seems to be getting excited about the trip to DAP! :yay::yay:

[k5jmh]

Bring on the work week, then Dap on Thursday!! WooHoo!

[katscradle]

Hi all!

Been a busy weekend, so just finally getting on to the new thread and debating about catching up on the end of the prior thread.

Getting ready for the Amazing Race finale in about an hour. Hoping that Meghan and Cheyne come out ahead. Anyone else watching?

So excited for DAP...really looking forward to it now after having a less than stellar weekend, more accurately it was just a big disappointment of a weekend.

Hope everyone is packed and ready to go...I will be by tomorrow night; at least that is my goal. I have been doing the motherload of laundry loads today! :laughing:

I am sorry you did not have a great weekend. :hug:
As for the laundry I know what that is about.
Please let me know who won the amazing race, as I missed the last 2 weeks.

[katscradle]

I love that you are half looped in France again...that's priceless! Glad you are enjoying yourself...see you soon! :upsidedow


It doesn't take much!
Between the whiskey and the slushies it's a done deal. :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

[Madi100]

UGH! This stinking snow! It's supposed to get really bad. I'm starting to get stressed. This may turn into the world's longest vacation before all is said and done.

[katscradle]

I'm in Maryland half looped. trade ya!


Sorry, but no thanks! :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[aspen37]

UGH! This stinking snow! It's supposed to get really bad. I'm starting to get stressed. This may turn into the world's longest vacation before all is said and done.

I know how you feel Nicole. I'm trying to relax and not dwell on it too much. Good Luck and I hope it doesn't snow very hard where your at. pixiedust: :santa:

[spaddy]

I hope everyone with snow coming makes it out ok. I know how stressful that can be.

I am having trouble sleeping so I got all caught up on this thread. I hate not being able to sleep.

[AnneR]

Bring on the work week, then Dap on Thursday!! WooHoo!

:banana::banana::banana:

Only three more days!

[tlcoke]

Good morning from eTicket!!

[AnneR]

I hope everyone with snow coming makes it out ok. I know how stressful that can be.

I am having trouble sleeping so I got all caught up on this thread. I hate not being able to sleep.

I hope you are feeling better Anne

[AnneR]

Three days from today at this time I will be driving to the airport - that is unless I decide to change my flight, then I would be at the airport all ready.


I can't believe that this week is here and it is starting out great - eticket is available - I will download it as soon as I get into the office.

[AnneR]

Good morning from eTicket!!

So cool - I have to get on my work computer so I am waiting until I get in the office.

[tlcoke]

Good Morning Anne, I am now at the office.

Nasty morning here, we have now had our official first snow of the year. We are getting a Rain/Snow Mix annd the temperature is hovering at freezing and making some road ways skating rinks. I made it to work with no major problems, but it is just going to get worse as the morning progresses.

[tlcoke]

3 Days -- WooHoo!!!

[AnneR]

Good Morning Anne, I am now at the office.

Nasty morning here, we have now had our official first snow of the year. We are getting a Rain/Snow Mix annd the temperature is hovering at freezing and making some road ways skating rinks. I made it to work with no major problems, but it is just going to get worse as the morning progresses.

I have been watching that storm on the news this morning. I am glad you made it into to work - if it continues to get worse do you have a snow day policy?

Right now, they are saying the cold air is not going to make it over the mountains and that we should see rain all day on Wednesday. It looks like Wednesday is going to be the messy one around here.

[disneydreamgirl]

I am sorry you did not have a great weekend. :hug:
As for the laundry I know what that is about.
Please let me know who won the amazing race, as I missed the last 2 weeks.

Thanks for the concern...well on the way with laundry but had to stop as I had no more hangers or space on the line. :lmao:

I was going to post the AR winner here, but I'll PM you just in case someone has taped and not see it yet. It was a real good ending!

[tlcoke]

I have been watching that storm on the news this morning. I am glad you made it into to work - if it continues to get worse do you have a snow day policy?

Right now, they are saying the cold air is not going to make it over the mountains and that we should see rain all day on Wednesday. It looks like Wednesday is going to be the messy one around here.

Only if the Mayor's office declares "Operation Snow", then they will let us leave on a staggered basis..This is finals weeks, so the University will try not to cancel classes if at all possible.

I am still watching Wednesday's weather.. new system out west, though I am leaning toward booking the room in Indy just to be safe, as if conditions are like this morning, I would rather drive to Indy on Wednesday night.

[Renysmom]

I am a little late coming to the thread. Talk to all of you tomorrow. Weather be damned. I'll walk to WDW if I have to.


I will be walking with you :santa:


I have been watching that storm on the news this morning. I am glad you made it into to work - if it continues to get worse do you have a snow day policy?

Right now, they are saying the cold air is not going to make it over the mountains and that we should see rain all day on Wednesday. It looks like Wednesday is going to be the messy one around here.

I don't care what it does on Wednesday, just hopping Thursday mid-day is clear :)

[Renysmom]

Good morning everyone...

Can you believe it is DAP week :banana: :banana:

I am so excited to meet you guys and to be at WDW for Xmas again. It's gonna be a whirlwind of fun and laughter, just as it should be..

Off to work I must go now, I am sure I will be checking in shortly.. Have a great Monday

[disneydreamgirl]

Good morning from eTicket!!

Cool, cool, cool! Wish I had an iPhone!!!

[disneydreamgirl]

:banana::banana::banana:

Only three more days!

Oh Yeah!!! ...and by that I mean...WHOA DAP! :woohoo::cool2::woohoo:

[AnneR]

Morning Kelly and Pam!

Thursday will be here before we know it!:banana::banana:

[disneydreamgirl]

Morning all! Lots to do at work these next three days. Trying to stay as calm as possible and to optimize the sleep. Not sure if I will sleep Wednesday night though. :lmao:

I hope everyone has a great day today! :goodvibes Mine is going to be interesting, that's for sure!

I'd love to stay and chat but I have to get ready for work. Doesn't work just get in the way sometimes?! ;)

[disneydreamgirl]

Morning Kelly and Pam!

Thursday will be here before we know it!:banana::banana:

Morning Anne (and Kelly, too)! I hope you get all of the last minute travel plans sorted out. :goodvibes

[firsttimemom]

Goooood morning everyone!

Posting from the eticket ap. It looks great so far!

[firsttimemom]

hmm- no signature when posting from eticket. My prev post looks so naked!

[Annette_VA]

3 days!!

Syncing my phone now, putting on eTicket. Had to rearrange my 1st page to make room for it :thumbsup2

[tlcoke]

hmm- no signature when posting from eticket. My prev post looks so naked!

That is my only complaint, as I identify people from their signatures as much as I do their Avatars.

[jeanigor]

How cool! We have a Jim Shore nativity set (still in the box bcs we haven't finished the tree). Does anyone know what "Epcot Center" means?

Epcot, as we now know it, used to be EPCOT Center. It has been renamed, although subtly throughout the years.

[AnneR]

Goooood morning everyone!

Posting from the eticket ap. It looks great so far!

3 days!!

Syncing my phone now, putting on eTicket. Had to rearrange my 1st page to make room for it :thumbsup2

Syncing my phone right now:banana::banana:

Now I can play in my endless meetings.

[jeanigor]

Good Morning, DIS DAPers!!!!!

In 60 hours I will have landed in Chicago and my DAP trip will be well underway!!!


I'm so excited. I didn't get much accomplished at work last week because of the excitement. Wonder how much will get done this week....

[AnneR]

I am also getting Straight No Chaser Christmas Cheers this morning as well - I have been coveting this for a while.

[Annette_VA]

Good Morning, DIS DAPers!!!!!

In 60 hours I will have landed in Chicago and my DAP trip will be well underway!!!


I'm so excited. I didn't get much accomplished at work last week because of the excitement. Wonder how much will get done this week....

Nada. Zip. Zilch. Zero.

[AnneR]

Good Morning, DIS DAPers!!!!!

In 60 hours I will have landed in Chicago and my DAP trip will be well underway!!!


I'm so excited. I didn't get much accomplished at work last week because of the excitement. Wonder how much will get done this week....

I have been keeping a MUST DO before DAP list - these are the things I will worry about this week, everything else will be here when I get back.

Right now - it only has one task that I can't do until tomorrow - Open Enrollment for insurance - I need to complete this before I leave.

[tlcoke]

Open Enrollment for insurance - I need to complete this before I leave.

That took place, while I was on Vacation in October, I had two days to complete everything, when I returned to work.

[AnneR]

That took place, while I was on Vacation in October, I had two days to complete everything, when I returned to work.

Don't you love when something important falls when you are on vacation??

This one is particularly important as I need to change insurance coverage for me.

[wildfan1473]

:wave2: Mornin' folks!

Hey, my smilies are back where they belong!

We are officially under a Winter Storm Warning tomorrow through Wednesday night :scared1: Hopefully I have no problem getting out of here on Thursday morning! The county just to the south of us are part of a Blizzard warning :scared1: On a related note, I guess the Christmas lights aren't going on the house this year :headache:

I was planning on cleaning today and running around and getting last minute stuff tomorrow to pack on Wednesday - guess I'll be running around today before the snow flies. And trying to sneak in seeing New Moon again, too.

Have a great day everyone! 3 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!! :banana::banana::banana:

[AnneR]

Morning Jennifer


Posting from my phone. No purple here.

[Sorcerer's Mickey]

OK,

I've lurked for a LONG time and been a fan of the PodCast but never signed up on the board. A former co-worker and member here turned me on to this wonderful group. Work will have me at Disney during DAP (so nice of them to do so); during my off hours I decided to join in on the fun! How could I resit the chance so drink and play so Jack won't be a dull boy?!!

As such I though it was time to make it official and do what I should have done long ago...make myself appear. I am looking forward to meeting as many of you as I can, learning from Mr. Cockrell and Skalar and taking a "shot" at a cruise.

See you there!

[dpuck1998]

OK,

I've lurked for a LONG time and been a fan of the PodCast but never signed up on the board. A former co-worker and member here turned me on to this wonderful group. Work will have me at Disney during DAP (so nice of them to do so); during my off hours I decided to join in on the fun! How could I resit the chance so drink and play so Jack won't be a dull boy?!!

As such I though it was time to make it official and do what I should have done long ago...make myself appear. I am looking forward to meeting as many of you as I can, learning from Mr. Cockrell and Skalar and taking a "shot" at a cruise.

See you there!

WELCOME!! :grouphug:

[aspen37]

Good morning everyone! I have a bunch of stuff I need to take care of at work before I leave. I will be changing jobs at work when I get back from vacation, so I need to make sure that everything is all cleared up for my boss for when he takes over my current duties.


I hope everyone with snow coming makes it out ok. I know how stressful that can be.

I am having trouble sleeping so I got all caught up on this thread. I hate not being able to sleep.

I hope you were able to get some sleep Anne.

hmm- no signature when posting from eticket. My prev post looks so naked!

That is my only complaint, as I identify people from their signatures as much as I do their Avatars.

If enough people say something they might fix that.


Good Morning, DIS DAPers!!!!!

In 60 hours I will have landed in Chicago and my DAP trip will be well underway!!!


I'm so excited. I didn't get much accomplished at work last week because of the excitement. Wonder how much will get done this week....

I only have 48 hours left! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

I have been keeping a MUST DO before DAP list - these are the things I will worry about this week, everything else will be here when I get back.

Right now - it only has one task that I can't do until tomorrow - Open Enrollment for insurance - I need to complete this before I leave.

We usually have open enrollment in December at my work as well. They haven't said anything about it this year. I guess it is a good thing that I don't need to change anything.

:wave2: Mornin' folks!

Hey, my smilies are back where they belong!

We are officially under a Winter Storm Warning tomorrow through Wednesday night :scared1: Hopefully I have no problem getting out of here on Thursday morning! The county just to the south of us are part of a Blizzard warning :scared1: On a related note, I guess the Christmas lights aren't going on the house this year :headache:

I was planning on cleaning today and running around and getting last minute stuff tomorrow to pack on Wednesday - guess I'll be running around today before the snow flies. And trying to sneak in seeing New Moon again, too.

Have a great day everyone! 3 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!! :banana::banana::banana:

I am watching the weather channel now and they are now calling for snow thru Wednesday here. The winter storm warning hasn't change so that is good because it ends on Tuesday.

[Madi100]

OK, I have serious issues. I do not handle things like pending snow very well. I was up until 1:30, I woke up at 6. I have a bazillion things to do today, and if I had any good friends here, they would slap me in the face about right now and tell me to calm down. I called to change our flight, and it will cost $230. Right now they are not making any arrangements because of snow. There is a possibility that they might later in the day. Did I mention that I haven't packed for vacation? And, my wonderful, wonderful husband while he understands how crazy I can be, has no time for me today, which I completely understand. He's trying to take off today AND have you ever seen a grocery store when they are predicting a snowstorm????

[aspen37]

OK,

I've lurked for a LONG time and been a fan of the PodCast but never signed up on the board. A former co-worker and member here turned me on to this wonderful group. Work will have me at Disney during DAP (so nice of them to do so); during my off hours I decided to join in on the fun! How could I resit the chance so drink and play so Jack won't be a dull boy?!!

As such I though it was time to make it official and do what I should have done long ago...make myself appear. I am looking forward to meeting as many of you as I can, learning from Mr. Cockrell and Skalar and taking a "shot" at a cruise.

See you there!


:welcome: :welcome: :welcome: :welcome:

[dpuck1998]

OK, I have serious issues. I do not handle things like pending snow very well. I was up until 1:30, I woke up at 6. I have a bazillion things to do today, and if I had any good friends here, they would slap me in the face about right now and tell me to calm down. I called to change our flight, and it will cost $230. Right now they are not making any arrangements because of snow. There is a possibility that they might later in the day. Did I mention that I haven't packed for vacation? And, my wonderful, wonderful husband while he understands how crazy I can be, has no time for me today, which I completely understand. He's trying to take off today AND have you ever seen a grocery store when they are predicting a snowstorm????

http://www.emotty.com/images/emoticons/1215.png

[aspen37]

OK, I have serious issues. I do not handle things like pending snow very well. I was up until 1:30, I woke up at 6. I have a bazillion things to do today, and if I had any good friends here, they would slap me in the face about right now and tell me to calm down. I called to change our flight, and it will cost $230. Right now they are not making any arrangements because of snow. There is a possibility that they might later in the day. Did I mention that I haven't packed for vacation? And, my wonderful, wonderful husband while he understands how crazy I can be, has no time for me today, which I completely understand. He's trying to take off today AND have you ever seen a grocery store when they are predicting a snowstorm????

Calm down and take a deep breath. :grouphug: There is only so much you can do. Just keep checking with the Airlines and start packing, keeping yourself busy that will help with your nerves. I'll be thinking about you.
I can't even change my flight at this point because we are expecting snow thru Wednesday. I am happy that my flight is the first one out because I have a better chance of getting out.

[firsttimemom]

Epcot, as we now know it, used to be EPCOT Center. It has been renamed, although subtly throughout the years.

thanks! I just wanted to make sure it wasn't some office building downtown.

[firsttimemom]

Syncing my phone right now:banana::banana:

Now I can play in my endless meetings.

DD has a dentist appointment this afternoon during which time I will be setting up my itinerary. :banana::banana:

[tlcoke]

OK,

I've lurked for a LONG time and been a fan of the PodCast but never signed up on the board. A former co-worker and member here turned me on to this wonderful group. Work will have me at Disney during DAP (so nice of them to do so); during my off hours I decided to join in on the fun! How could I resit the chance so drink and play so Jack won't be a dull boy?!!

As such I though it was time to make it official and do what I should have done long ago...make myself appear. I am looking forward to meeting as many of you as I can, learning from Mr. Cockrell and Skalar and taking a "shot" at a cruise.

See you there!

:welcome::welcome::welcome::welcome::welcome:
Welcome & See you at DAP!!

[tlcoke]

OK, I have serious issues. I do not handle things like pending snow very well. I was up until 1:30, I woke up at 6. I have a bazillion things to do today, and if I had any good friends here, they would slap me in the face about right now and tell me to calm down. I called to change our flight, and it will cost $230. Right now they are not making any arrangements because of snow. There is a possibility that they might later in the day. Did I mention that I haven't packed for vacation? And, my wonderful, wonderful husband while he understands how crazy I can be, has no time for me today, which I completely understand. He's trying to take off today AND have you ever seen a grocery store when they are predicting a snowstorm????

Take a Deep Breath (get a good scream in if that will help) and finish getting everything ready to go. You are going to Florida and getting to see old friends and meet us newbies for the first time. :grouphug:

Several of us are in the same boat as you worrying about the weather and how or if it will effect our travel.

[sshaw10060]

Morning everyone. My first meeting of the day was cancelled which was a nice bonus. Three days from now I will be on an airplane jetting to FL:banana:

One of the local radio stations is doing a promotion where if you display their call letters you get entered to have Straight No Chaser come and carol in your yard. How cool would that be?

Gotta get back to work. I'll check in later. Everyone think warm thoughts to ward off departure day snow.

[firsttimemom]

OK, I have serious issues. I do not handle things like pending snow very well. I was up until 1:30, I woke up at 6. I have a bazillion things to do today, and if I had any good friends here, they would slap me in the face about right now and tell me to calm down. I called to change our flight, and it will cost $230. Right now they are not making any arrangements because of snow. There is a possibility that they might later in the day. Did I mention that I haven't packed for vacation? And, my wonderful, wonderful husband while he understands how crazy I can be, has no time for me today, which I completely understand. He's trying to take off today AND have you ever seen a grocery store when they are predicting a snowstorm????


Step 1: Put a little "somethinsomethin" in your coffee

Step 2: Download the Straight No Chaser Christmas Cheers album that Anne posted about. I had to google it- fun christmas music that will put a smile on your face.

Step 3: Start packing

Step 4: Call the airlines back after lunch.

[jeanigor]

OK,

I've lurked for a LONG time and been a fan of the PodCast but never signed up on the board. A former co-worker and member here turned me on to this wonderful group. Work will have me at Disney during DAP (so nice of them to do so); during my off hours I decided to join in on the fun! How could I resit the chance so drink and play so Jack won't be a dull boy?!!

As such I though it was time to make it official and do what I should have done long ago...make myself appear. I am looking forward to meeting as many of you as I can, learning from Mr. Cockrell and Skalar and taking a "shot" at a cruise.

See you there!

Welcome!!! So who is your enabler....I mean DIS co-worker? :goodvibes:goodvibes

OK, I have serious issues. I do not handle things like pending snow very well. I was up until 1:30, I woke up at 6. I have a bazillion things to do today, and if I had any good friends here, they would slap me in the face about right now and tell me to calm down. I called to change our flight, and it will cost $230. Right now they are not making any arrangements because of snow. There is a possibility that they might later in the day. Did I mention that I haven't packed for vacation? And, my wonderful, wonderful husband while he understands how crazy I can be, has no time for me today, which I completely understand. He's trying to take off today AND have you ever seen a grocery store when they are predicting a snowstorm????

Nicole. Stop. Take a breath. It is a vacation. It is supposed to be (in part at least) some special time for you and James. You can't change the weather. Try to keep up on if the airline is doing something about the snow. Relax. It will be fine.

[georgemoe]

Morning everyone! :wave2:

Two days in the office, one day home office, then DAP! :woohoo:

Yesterday was suppose to be "a little" inside decorating. How about a different word for it. Disaray. :headache: While the living room looks nice, it's not finished, and the kitchen looks like a giant storage bin. If Deb doesn't get her mess cleaned up by Wednesday she will need to stay home. ;)

I pack, I unpack, I ladder, I tote, I screw, I hammer, I wire. I don't decorate! ;)

Have a nice day! :goodvibes

[dpuck1998]

Morning everyone! :wave2:

Two days in the office, one day home office, then DAP! :woohoo:

Yesterday was suppose to be "a little" inside decorating. How about a different word for it. Disaray. :headache: While the living room looks nice, it's not finished, and the kitchen looks like a giant storage bin. If Deb doesn't get her mess cleaned up by Wednesday she will need to stay home. ;)

I pack, I unpack, I ladder, I tote, I screw, I hammer, I wire. I don't decorate! ;)

Have a nice day! :goodvibes

Our Kitchen is covered with travel supplies! We started packing for our xmas trip yesterday. The kids each have a bin of toys/games/supplies. We broke out the Disney boxes and started officially packing. Its chaos.

[katscradle]

Oh Yeah!!! ...and by that I mean...WHOA DAP! :woohoo::cool2::woohoo:


Thanks for the pm!

[sshaw10060]

Morning everyone! :wave2:

Two days in the office, one day home office, then DAP! :woohoo:

Yesterday was suppose to be "a little" inside decorating. How about a different word for it. Disaray. :headache: While the living room looks nice, it's not finished, and the kitchen looks like a giant storage bin. If Deb doesn't get her mess cleaned up by Wednesday she will need to stay home. ;)

I pack, I unpack, I ladder, I tote, I screw, I hammer, I wire. I don't decorate! ;)

Have a nice day! :goodvibes

That is the worst part of decorating. We have 22 bins of indoor Christmas decor plus about 40 Dickens Village buildings, plus accessories. Our house looks horrible for about a week until it is all put away. Hopefully all the bins will go away tonight.

Recovered from the game yet George? I have resigned myself to the fact they just aren't that good this year.

[aspen37]

Morning everyone! :wave2:

Two days in the office, one day home office, then DAP! :woohoo:

Yesterday was suppose to be "a little" inside decorating. How about a different word for it. Disaray. :headache: While the living room looks nice, it's not finished, and the kitchen looks like a giant storage bin. If Deb doesn't get her mess cleaned up by Wednesday she will need to stay home. ;)

I pack, I unpack, I ladder, I tote, I screw, I hammer, I wire. I don't decorate! ;)

Have a nice day! :goodvibes

Hi George!

[mainegal]

Cool, cool, cool! Wish I had an iPhone!!!

Me, too.
But I just re-upped my minutes on my Tracphone. Maybe next year. I just think I don't talk on the phone enough to pay $70 a month for a cell phone, even if it is also an iEverything Else phone.

[katscradle]

OK,

I've lurked for a LONG time and been a fan of the PodCast but never signed up on the board. A former co-worker and member here turned me on to this wonderful group. Work will have me at Disney during DAP (so nice of them to do so); during my off hours I decided to join in on the fun! How could I resit the chance so drink and play so Jack won't be a dull boy?!!

As such I though it was time to make it official and do what I should have done long ago...make myself appear. I am looking forward to meeting as many of you as I can, learning from Mr. Cockrell and Skalar and taking a "shot" at a cruise.

See you there!

Welcome to the madness! :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[jeanigor]

This weekend was supposed to be decorating weekend. Ooops. Guess it will wait until after DAP.

The snow has decided to start falling here. Slow. Light. Airy flakes. It looks so nice. Give me a day or two and I will wish it all gone again.

[baby1disney]

Good Morning everyone!!! I've been really busy with school and work..so this is why I haven't been on. But..so far I'm doing good. I have an A in my Computer Applications class and I think I'm at a C+/B- in my Psychology class!!:thumbsup2

I'm bummed a lil about not being able to go to the DISapalooza trip, but I think me staying is turning out for the best. I think the last time I told you guys why I wasn't going was because of my grandmother. Well..she's doing better. Still not out of the woods, but alot better than what any of us had expected. So..hopefully..she's still got some more fight left in her!!

Also, anyone around the Ohio, Michigan, Indiana or any other stae that has cold and snow, PLEASE bring back some sunshine and warmness with you!! LOL!!

One last thing, please make sure to tell Minnie hi for me!! Hugs and Love!!

[katscradle]

Good morning everyone! I have a bunch of stuff I need to take care of at work before I leave. I will be changing jobs at work when I get back from vacation, so I need to make sure that everything is all cleared up for my boss for when he takes over my current duties.

I only have 48 hours left! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

Does this mean if your boss is taking over your duties that you are taking over his! :lmao::banana::)

48 hour can't come fast enough, but I can't believe we are this close! :yay::yay::yay::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[katscradle]

OK, I have serious issues. I do not handle things like pending snow very well. I was up until 1:30, I woke up at 6. I have a bazillion things to do today, and if I had any good friends here, they would slap me in the face about right now and tell me to calm down. I called to change our flight, and it will cost $230. Right now they are not making any arrangements because of snow. There is a possibility that they might later in the day. Did I mention that I haven't packed for vacation? And, my wonderful, wonderful husband while he understands how crazy I can be, has no time for me today, which I completely understand. He's trying to take off today AND have you ever seen a grocery store when they are predicting a snowstorm????


Calm down you can do this, I know you can.
Packed or not when it's time to get on the plane just get on it.
We can help you when you get here! :hug::hug:
As for James well I feel for the man, I used to work in a grocery store, so I have seen how crazy it gets when a storm is coming.
Give him a hug for me! :hug::hug:
Just think a couple more days and you will be here with your honey!;););)

[mainegal]

OK,

I've lurked for a LONG time and been a fan of the PodCast but never signed up on the board. A former co-worker and member here turned me on to this wonderful group. Work will have me at Disney during DAP (so nice of them to do so); during my off hours I decided to join in on the fun! How could I resit the chance so drink and play so Jack won't be a dull boy?!!

As such I though it was time to make it official and do what I should have done long ago...make myself appear. I am looking forward to meeting as many of you as I can, learning from Mr. Cockrell and Skalar and taking a "shot" at a cruise.

See you there!

Welcome to the gang. Glad to have you with us.
I am the stay-at-home :sad1: DAP mascot. :goodvibes
:cheer2: Have a great time! :cheer2:

[katscradle]

Morning everyone! :wave2:

Two days in the office, one day home office, then DAP! :woohoo:

Yesterday was suppose to be "a little" inside decorating. How about a different word for it. Disaray. :headache: While the living room looks nice, it's not finished, and the kitchen looks like a giant storage bin. If Deb doesn't get her mess cleaned up by Wednesday she will need to stay home. ;)

You would never leave Deb at home, you have to sleep sometime!

I pack, I unpack, I ladder, I tote, I screw, I hammer, I wire. I don't decorate! ;)

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2: :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Have a nice day! :goodvibes


George have a great day!

[mainegal]

DAP Mascot here :woohoo:

To all those concerned about snow, I wish you well. It is one of the challenges of winter vacations. :goodvibes

To those who have not started packing, :confused3 why not?! Get started!

Soon you will all be together. :grouphug:
Except for us who are staying home. :sad1:

[Renysmom]

Oh Yeah!!! ...and by that I mean...WHOA DAP! :woohoo::cool2::woohoo:

Morning Kelly and Pam!

Thursday will be here before we know it!:banana::banana:

http://www.christmasmerryfun.com/smile-christmas/smile-christmas040.gif


Morning Anne (and Kelly, too)! I hope you get all of the last minute travel plans sorted out. :goodvibes

Good morning :)

That is my only complaint, as I identify people from their signatures as much as I do their Avatars.

Pete posted that they are working on this.

[georgemoe]

That is the worst part of decorating. We have 22 bins of indoor Christmas decor plus about 40 Dickens Village buildings, plus accessories. Our house looks horrible for about a week until it is all put away. Hopefully all the bins will go away tonight.

Recovered from the game yet George? I have resigned myself to the fact they just aren't that good this year.

I hear you Scott. Deb and I have been purging our bins over the last few years. Many things to my daughter and lots to Salvation Army. There was so much stuff it was stacked to the ceiling in spots. It has worn on me over the years. Still love Christmas and celebrating, not so much with all the decoration. I'm getting into subtle. Or at least trying. :)

If you saw my post in the last DAP topic I did say the game would be close and I was worried about the D. I wasn't wrong. Add to that the offense is getting inconsistent. If Ronnie Brown was playing yesterday Miami would have ruled the day. As it was Henne did pretty well. Anything can happen but I've reset expectations for this season.

Our Kitchen is covered with travel supplies! We started packing for our xmas trip yesterday. The kids each have a bin of toys/games/supplies. We broke out the Disney boxes and started officially packing. Its chaos.

But you just love chaos don't you buddy? :goodvibes

Hi George!

Hi Anna! :wave:

[georgemoe]

http://www.christmasmerryfun.com/smile-christmas/smile-christmas040.gif

Good morning :)

Hi Kelly. :wave2: Just realised I need a mini-HDMI cable for Deb's Canon but Monoprice is out of the 6ft. :headache: Need to wait for stock before I can even place an order. I'm gonna get a couple 6ft and a 3ft. :woohoo:

[Renysmom]

OK,

I've lurked for a LONG time and been a fan of the PodCast but never signed up on the board. A former co-worker and member here turned me on to this wonderful group. Work will have me at Disney during DAP (so nice of them to do so); during my off hours I decided to join in on the fun! How could I resit the chance so drink and play so Jack won't be a dull boy?!!

As such I though it was time to make it official and do what I should have done long ago...make myself appear. I am looking forward to meeting as many of you as I can, learning from Mr. Cockrell and Skalar and taking a "shot" at a cruise.

See you there!



So good to see you here. Please make sure if you see me you come up and say hello.. http://www.christmasmerryfun.com/smile-christmas/smile-christmas056.gif

[Madi100]

OK. I went to the gym, worked out, am still stressed. But, I have decided that at noon I am calling the airline, and I am flying out tomorrow. It is just supposed to be horrible starting tomorrow. If the weatherman is wrong, then I paid the fee to change for nothing. If he's right, I'd rather pay the money to get there earlier than lose the money if I don't get down there as planned.

[wildfan1473]

OK, I have serious issues. I do not handle things like pending snow very well. I was up until 1:30, I woke up at 6. I have a bazillion things to do today, and if I had any good friends here, they would slap me in the face about right now and tell me to calm down. I called to change our flight, and it will cost $230. Right now they are not making any arrangements because of snow. There is a possibility that they might later in the day. Did I mention that I haven't packed for vacation? And, my wonderful, wonderful husband while he understands how crazy I can be, has no time for me today, which I completely understand. He's trying to take off today AND have you ever seen a grocery store when they are predicting a snowstorm????

First off, you do not have serious issues. I am the exact same way, so if you do, then we can have issues together. I don't leave until Thursday, after the storm will supposedly come through, but am still panicking about it.

Take a deep breath. Yell and scream a bit. Take another deep breath. Repeat until you are calm (or are too tired to scream anymore :rotfl: ).

You WILL get to Disney - better late (or early) than never. Pack what you know you will need. No one but you will notice if you wear the same thing twice, particularly if it is chilly at night and you are wearing a jacket.

After lunch, check with the airlines again. Keep checking every 3 hours all day long, and again tomorrow morning if necessary. If they cancel or postpone your flight on Wednesday without getting to change your flight first, get them to book you on the first available flight Wednesday evening after the snow and winds are supposed to clear or Thursday morning, even if you have to fly separately.

Good luck, and see you soon!

[aspen37]

Does this mean if your boss is taking over your duties that you are taking over his! :lmao::banana::)

48 hour can't come fast enough, but I can't believe we are this close! :yay::yay::yay::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

NO, I don't want his job right now. Having to lay people off is not my idea of a great job. :sad2:
I can't wait to see you guys! :banana: :banana: :banana:

OK. I went to the gym, worked out, am still stressed. But, I have decided that at noon I am calling the airline, and I am flying out tomorrow. It is just supposed to be horrible starting tomorrow. If the weatherman is wrong, then I paid the fee to change for nothing. If he's right, I'd rather pay the money to get there earlier than lose the money if I don't get down there as planned.

I hope your feeling a little better Nicole. :grouphug:

[TXYankee]

OK,

I've lurked for a LONG time and been a fan of the PodCast but never signed up on the board. A former co-worker and member here turned me on to this wonderful group. Work will have me at Disney during DAP (so nice of them to do so); during my off hours I decided to join in on the fun! How could I resit the chance so drink and play so Jack won't be a dull boy?!!

As such I though it was time to make it official and do what I should have done long ago...make myself appear. I am looking forward to meeting as many of you as I can, learning from Mr. Cockrell and Skalar and taking a "shot" at a cruise.

See you there!


It is adout time you got on the boards. I was getting tired of updating you on the activities! Hopefully I am not just a former co-worker but also a friend!

Lurker or stalker? :rotfl:

[jeanigor]

It is adout time you got on the boards. I was getting tired of updating you on the activities! Hopefully I am not just a former co-worker but also a friend!

Lurker or stalker? :rotfl:

Cake or Pie?

[kimisabella]

OK. I went to the gym, worked out, am still stressed. But, I have decided that at noon I am calling the airline, and I am flying out tomorrow. It is just supposed to be horrible starting tomorrow. If the weatherman is wrong, then I paid the fee to change for nothing. If he's right, I'd rather pay the money to get there earlier than lose the money if I don't get down there as planned.

Your making the right decision. The most important thing to me would be knowing that the kids would be taken care of, and you've got that covered, so heading down early makes more sense and less frustration for you.

[kimisabella]

But you just love chaos don't you buddy? :goodvibes


Speaking of chaos, did you see that they switched the CP narrator for 12/12 & 12/13 again? It now looks like it will be Chita Rivera. I just got an update on facebook. I guess Kirk Cameron is out???

[jeanigor]

Even DP is excited about DAP!

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j24/jeanigor/P1100919.jpg

[kimisabella]

Even DP is excited about DAP!

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j24/jeanigor/P1100919.jpg

OMG - that is great!!!! I am assuming that is Brandie's handiwork???

[jeanigor]

OMG - that is great!!!! I am assuming that is Brandie's handiwork???

Of course it is. A great big thank you (and a drink at DATW) goes out to her!!!

[aspen37]

Even DP is excited about DAP!

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j24/jeanigor/P1100919.jpg

It's nice to see that he is excited about you going to DAP! :goodvibes

[tickledtink33]

Hi everyone

We're supposed to get a snow/rain mix on Wednesday. Trying not to worry about it. Installed the eticket app on my Ipone but haven't had a chance to play around with it yet.

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Good Morning people. It has cleared out and turned into a pretty sunny day her in FL!! I am off to the airport in an hour to pickup my sister. The rest of the fam comes in on Wed. Whoo Hooo my vacation is about to begin!!

[mainegal]

OK. I went to the gym, worked out, am still stressed. But, I have decided that at noon I am calling the airline, and I am flying out tomorrow. It is just supposed to be horrible starting tomorrow. If the weatherman is wrong, then I paid the fee to change for nothing. If he's right, I'd rather pay the money to get there earlier than lose the money if I don't get down there as planned.

Nicole, I think you have thought it through and you have made a good decision.

Have a great trip! :cheer2:

[Madi100]

I called AirTran back. The price is now up to $260 to change and there are only 6 seats left. So I asked them if they have changed my flight at all that would allow me to change for free, and they have. I have no idea by how much, but it was enough that after checking with a supervisor, they allowed me to change to tomorrow free of charge. :) :) :) Now I need to shower, pack, and find someone to cut my hair. Oh, and I need to make a reservation for tomorrow night somewhere. Hmm, DVC or reg resort. I'm not even sure I have enough DVC points.

[georgemoe]

Speaking of chaos, did you see that they switched the CP narrator for 12/12 & 12/13 again? It now looks like it will be Chita Rivera. I just got an update on facebook. I guess Kirk Cameron is out???

No I missed that Andrea. They must have got a slew of cancellations because of Kirk. :rotfl:

Hi everyone

We're supposed to get a snow/rain mix on Wednesday. Trying not to worry about it. Installed the eticket app on my Ipone but haven't had a chance to play around with it yet.

Hi Kim. Forecast recently changed from sun to cloudy with wind on Thursday for our flight out of NH. But it's just a forecast. Hopefully whatever happens Wednesday does not impact our flight.

[mainegal]

I called AirTran back. The price is now up to $260 to change and there are only 6 seats left. So I asked them if they have changed my flight at all that would allow me to change for free, and they have. I have no idea by how much, but it was enough that after checking with a supervisor, they allowed me to change to tomorrow free of charge. :) :) :) Now I need to shower, pack, and find someone to cut my hair. Oh, and I need to make a reservation for tomorrow night somewhere. Hmm, DVC or reg resort. I'm not even sure I have enough DVC points.

Fabulous! Have a great trip! :cheer2:

[mainegal]

I just realized - I am going to Disapalooza!!! :scared1: Not even as a flattie!
How did this happen?!

[jeanigor]

I just realized - I am going to Disapalooza!!! :scared1: Not even as a flattie!
How did this happen?!

What? Huh? I'm confused!!!:confused3:confused3:confused3

[mainegal]

What? Huh? I'm confused!!!:confused3:confused3:confused3

I am confused, too. SO confused I left out the word "not".

I just realized - I am going to NOT Disapalooza!!! Not even as a flattie!

How did this happen?!