Princess Gabby's Surprise First Trip to "Where the Princesses Live"

[Nettaboo]

Formally:Then there were 8 no wait 5..no wait IDK how many are going-Help plan my DDs 1st trip
Hi everyone!! My name is Netta and I am planning my daughter's first trip to DW!!
I know my title is lame but it was so hard comming up with something good and everyone else's is so awesome!
I have been a couple of times with my last time being in 1994.
We will be going to Disney July 23-30, 2010 and we will be staying at
Disney's Old Key West and Saratoga Springs-I think!!LOL
I will get into why I said that AND why my title is that!

ok so here is the deal...My mom used her RCI points and got two units for our family to be able to go..
a 2 bedroom at Old Key West and a 1 bedroom at Saratogo Springs
Slated to go WERE
1. My mom
2. My Dad
3. Me
4. My Husband
5. My Daughter
6. My sister
7. Nephew 1
8. Nephew 2


So then my sister bowed out so that took 3 people out and my husband does not think he will be able to get off work. So that just leaves as def. going are me and my daughter, and my mom and dad.
Which leads to me why I am not sure where we are staying.. If it is only us 4 then we will keep the Old Key West and cancel SS. If at least one more person goes then we will keep both


Ok sooo with out that Splainin' out the way..Lets get down to biz-nazz!
Most of my plans will include:
Me-Netta 33 (a IT specialist for the Feds, AVON Rep, sometimes shy but very loyal and fun friend
and my daughter 5.5(when we go on the trip) a high energy, giggly, super sweet, smart, fun and princess loving little girl
Whose 2nd tooth just came out whilst I was typing this so I will BRB..gotta go play doctor
Place holder for pics

[Nettaboo]

Ok..so I am back.
I am going to really need you guys to help me plan this trip My last trip was in 94 and I have NEVER stayed on property.
I have been getting alot of help from mickeystoontown and she has been the best!!
I do have a few things done already..
I have a brief sketch of an itenerary
We have our plane tickets but I forget what time they are for.. I need to ask my mom

23 Friday Travel day..explore the resort and probably just Downtown Disney

24Saturday MK Early Breakfast at CP @8:05 (10.99,18.99), CRT @6:50
25Sunday MK Narcoossee for my parents @8:25 pm
26Monday (no park) Cape May 10:05(10.99. 18.99)
27Tuesday Epcot Akershus @5:15
28Wednesday HS
29Thursday AK/Downtown Disney CRT
30Friday Travel day

I know that I left out AK.. Maybe we will go Monday

[Nettaboo]

Since we are going at the end of July, I know it is going to be super duper hot..My plan is to get to the parks early and leave around 1..come back and chill out and swim and go back like 6.

I do want to get a planner to help with my days but I am not sure which one to get Tour Guide Mike or one of the others

[Nettaboo]

Starring Rolls Cafe in HS
http://www.disneyphotopass.com/previsitoffer.aspx
Using Promo Code PHOTOCD takes an additional 20% off making the CD $79.95.

[Nettaboo]

I have practically lived on the Creaive boards for the last 2 years..
I have a bunch of projects that I want to do for this trip.
The first thing I decided to take on was the autograph books.. I decided to have them printed through Shutterfly to save some ink, they came in on Friday but they had cut all the boarders off.. some of them are worse than others. Then when I called CS, I had to take pics of the cards and call back.. they took me through so much I just told them to give me a refund.
My husband thinks I should just use the pics..but I really don't want to...
I am going to show you how they look..hold on

[Nettaboo]

This is how it is supposed to look

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This is how it was printed

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[Nettaboo]

see it is not horrible but when you know how it is supposed to look.it is a big let down. I am trying not to be obssesive..what say you?

[mickeystoontown]

I'm here!:yay: I'm here! :yay: I'm here! :yay: Sorry, I was excited that you started a pre-trip report. Now, I gotta go back and read the details. :laughing:

[Nettaboo]

YAY!! My First visitor!!I was starting to feel like the red headed step child!!:rotfl2:

[Nettaboo]

OH!! We got approved for our Give a Day promotion!
We will be making lunch for a homeless shelter in the area. We are doing 100 bag lunches. They do a hot lunch and then give them bag lunches to take with them. We are actually doing 2 days.
I am a little bummed that Gabby can't get a ticket because she is only 5.

When we went through the search, there were a couple of opportunities that we expressed interest in, one was making cards for children with cancer. While that won't be our official GAD, I told them that we would still like to participate so I am waiting for them to get back to me on that

[Nettaboo]

Ok, so I am overweight and want to work on being able to walk Disney since it is so big. I have been trying to workout but I really want to walk, if you have been following the news you know that Maryland got hit with over 35 inches of snow in the past two weeks and before that it has been snowing and very cold...soo anywho..
I bought this game and I have tried it out and I think it is really going to help!! I did it the first day and did .4 a mile but I had played 1 hours of just dance and wee cheer. My goal is to try to do 1 mile a day, working up to at least 3 miles.. I hope I can do it ..

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[Nettaboo]

I also have these two new games which are super fun and I really get a work out!
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I have some other games and I will post them later

[Nettaboo]

am I really this boring??:confused3

[mickeystoontown]

Hey girl, I'm back and have read your details. Thanks for the shout out. That was sweet!

You are definitely not boring. I love reading about everybody's plans. Getting ready for Disney is so much fun.

I've already started walking on our treadmill as often as I can. Not nearly as often as I would like. But, I keep running into those little distractions like...helping with homework, cooking dinner, washing clothes. You know, those motherly distractions.:laughing:

[Nettaboo]

Ok, so like I said I set a goad for my walking. Yesterday when I left work I had THE worst sinus headache. BUT, I made myself do some walking and once I was done I felt a little better. I made myself do it because I know me and I am know I am a slacker and the next day it would be another excuse.
I am excited that to say that I walked 1.2 miles!!!

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[mickeystoontown]

Look at you! Way to go! Next time you have a bad sinus headache, try drinking very strong lemonade or eating a lemon. I have migraines and the neurologist told me lemons are a natural antihistamine. They sure do help.

[Nettaboo]

Hey girl, I'm back and have read your details. Thanks for the shout out. That was sweet!

You are definitely not boring. I love reading about everybody's plans. Getting ready for Disney is so much fun.

I've already started walking on our treadmill as often as I can. Not nearly as often as I would like. But, I keep running into those little distractions like...helping with homework, cooking dinner, washing clothes. You know, those motherly distractions.:laughing:

Look at you! Way to go! Next time you have a bad sinus headache, try drinking very strong lemonade or eating a lemon. I have migraines and the neurologist told me lemons are a natural antihistamine. They sure do help.

Of course I had to shout you out! you gave me such GREAT advice and help!!
I oh so know about the mommy distractions!!LOL
The good thing I like about this game is that most times the little one wants to walk with me- so it is helping her out with her endurance as well!!

Thanks for the tips on the lemons, I will try it out last time and let you know!!!

[PamelaKay]

I am here and now have the urge to excercise. :dance3: I know you and your daughter will have a blast. I am glad to be divorced, but sad that we never had kids. I would have loved to share Disney with my child.

I would be crazy if my trip was in July and I still wasn't sure where we were staying. I am such an anal retentive planner (translate that to control freak) that it would drive me nuts.

I saw you were thinking of a character meal and thought about CRT. I have never done that one, but I have to say I LOVE the cinderella dinner at 1900 Park Fare. Cinderella, Prince Charming, Lady Tremayne and the step sisters all visit your table. They are not rushed and the food is really good for a buffet. I loved their prime rib. I would have planned to take my mom there, but since we are staying club level and not using a dining credit for breakfast, I decided to try the signature restaurants.

Thanks for you kind words in my pre-trip report. It is my first one, so I hope it turns out ok.

Looking forward to hearing more about your trip.

[Nettaboo]

Hi Pam thanks so much for stopping by!! We have the room booked but I just don't know which room I am staying in. It IS driving me bonkers but I am not gonna complain since I am not paying for the room!!LOL

I am superduper excited about sharing The World with my daughter, I know she is going to be superduper excited as well!

I have heard good things about 1900...the only reason I was thinking CRT is just for the atmosphere of being in the castle!

[pipersmom]

Hi, I'm here, a little late, but that's okay! I don't blame you for being a bit stressed about the resort situation, I would be too. We've booked Akershus for a Princess lunch, but that's the only ADR other than Rainforest the day we're at AK. I don't blame you for being upset about the quality of the autograph cards, I would have been too.

I've been on the weight loss bandwagon too, or was until Piper ended up admitted! The walking game looks awesome, I'm going to have to look into it, so thank you for sharing it!

[Nettaboo]

Hey Amanda!! Thanks for dropping by with all that you have to do and your trip coming up!! I am trying not to let where I am staying stress me too much!!Hey I will be in Disney and the room is booked and paid for..what more can you ask for???LOL

I really need to lose weight AND be able to do walking in the park since it is alot of walking!

[PamelaKay]

I read on the Poly thread how to add a countdown to your trip ticker. It was really easy. Just click on someone's ticker in their signature and it takes you to the website. Follow the instructions on the site and then copy the programming language into your signature and TADA you have a ticker in your signature.

You should add one for your daughters first trip.

[Nettaboo]

Here are some pics to put to the names..
My Princess on Vday(please excuse the clutter)
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My nephews and my daughter on Vday
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My sister(white Shirt) and me(Green shirt) at my bday party
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[mickeystoontown]

I am soooo happy that you posted pictures for us to see! Your little princess is simply adorable as are your nephews. Ummm, excuse me but you didn't tell us which one is you in your pic with your sister.:laughing: Inquiring minds want to know!

[Nettaboo]

Duh!!I am soo slow!!I have fixed the caption!!
Thought I would start the day with a picture of the princess dressed like a princess, this is from her bday party in December
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[mickeystoontown]

Yippee! Now we have a face to put with the name. You tell your princess that Mrs. Lisa said she needs to be Princess Tiana at the Magic Kingdom when she grows up.

[PamelaKay]

Duh!!I am soo slow!!I have fixed the caption!!
Thought I would start the day with a picture of the princess dressed like a princess, this is from her bday party in December
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What a beautiful dress! I like the valentines outfit too, but that princess is stuning! Are you going to try the BB Boutique while on your trip?

[Nettaboo]

AWW you guys are too sweet!!
Lisa I will tell her that, Tiana is now her favorite princes so she will get a kick out of that!
Pam..thanks! She wore that dress in her God Dad's wedding earlier in the year and I was trying to get another use out of it!!:rotfl:. All the girls came to the party dressed as princess. It was soo cute! I wish I could post this pic up here but I don't want anyone to be upset.

I don't think we will do the BBB. Her hair will probably be in braids for the trip so we won't have to fuss over it. I am def. going to let her take her dress up or dress for the princess meal.
She has a bunch of dress ups but maybe I will get her a special one for the trip

[Nettaboo]

I spend alot of time over on the creative boards. Someone had created this video but because of family illness wasn't making them anymore.. I found the files online from another site and changed the music and made a couple of these for our picture DVD when we get back (click on the blue area)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Gabriellasmom/DIS%20projects/th_DisneyCastlePrincessRosieTiana.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Gabriellasmom/DIS%20projects/?action=view&current=DisneyCastlePrincessRosieTiana.flv)

[Nettaboo]

my parents are using their time share for our family to go to Disney and I want to pay for a surprise romantic dinner for them. I am looking for something that is not in the parks but maybe at one of the resorts. The reason for the location is they are going to be doing more sightseeing of FL and not really going to the parks(GASP I know!!)...
Thanks!

[Nettaboo]

I had to rescue my blog from being at the bottom..( don't forget to go to page 2 and check out my videos)
This weekend was really nice!My daughter had her first Girl's Day Out!! She invited a few of my friends(lol) out for lunch and to get our nails done.
We went to a big mall here (Arundle Mills if you are in the area) and had lunch . I think 1 lap around the mall is 1 mile and we walked it 1.5 times, not including the walking around the individual stores.

I got my Disney fix at the Disney Store- I bought my daughter 1 tee shirt and 2 towels(unbeknownst to her they are for the trip) and I got a GC to put 20 bucks on. I will periodically put money on the card, I am saving up for my Pick a Pearl in Epcot and don't want to take money away from the money I am already saving for spending money.

I also go another fix..at the nail salon , OPI has a new line- Alice in Wonderland!! I got Mad as a Hatter!! it is this really pretty sparkly glittery color with a silver base..got that on my toes!!!

[Nettaboo]

I am trying to decide if I need to pay for my daughter to eat at the castle or not seeing as though I already have 1 princess dinner. I mean I know she will love it but is it going to be overkill? it will be 95 for both of us to go..if I get that one..should I cancle the other one??

[Nettaboo]

I just booked dinner at the castle for me and my princess!!!!:banana::banana::banana::banana::banan a:

[mickeystoontown]

I was behind several updates. Don't go getting your feelings hurt because I wasn't even caught up on my own report. :laughing: It sounds like you had a good weekend. We didn't do too much except for go out to eat with Hunter's football coach and his family.

I so wish we still had a Disney Store in our mall. They closed our's several years ago. I was sad but my pocketbook was jumping for joy. :yay:

Are you going to tell your little princess about booking your dinner in the castle? Or will you be saving it for a surprise?

I have heard some good things about California Grill, The Wave and Artist Point. Those might be good places to check out for your parents. I know that aprilisis over on my trip report posted pictures of Artist Point on her trip report. You might want to look at those.

[PamelaKay]

So I told you reading your posts got me motivated. I have been to the gym both yesterday and today. I did 1.5 miles on the elyptical each day and then walked 1 mile on the tread mill.:yay:

[hotcarib]

Rushing out to the airport for POFQ but wanted tosay how much I am enjoying your PTR:)
Your daughter is a precious princessprincess:
I'll be tweeting from the parks~we have Akershus Wed. lunch
So, sending a bit of pixiedust:
your way:banana:
oh, BTW I think I am lockedhalo on Twitter
If Tiana is at lunch I'll tweet a pic for you
Have fun,
Janice

[pipersmom]

Morning! Hooray for CRT, I bet you guys will love it :goodvibes: I have read a metric TON of TRs and dining reviews, and people really seem to enjoy California Grill, Narcossee's, and Fultons (at DTD) I haven't heard anything bad about any of them. Hope that helps :)

[Nettaboo]

I was behind several updates. Don't go getting your feelings hurt because I wasn't even caught up on my own report. :laughing: It sounds like you had a good weekend. We didn't do too much except for go out to eat with Hunter's football coach and his family.

I so wish we still had a Disney Store in our mall. They closed our's several years ago. I was sad but my pocketbook was jumping for joy. :yay:

Are you going to tell your little princess about booking your dinner in the castle? Or will you be saving it for a surprise?

I have heard some good things about California Grill, The Wave and Artist Point. Those might be good places to check out for your parents. I know that aprilisis over on my trip report posted pictures of Artist Point on her trip report. You might want to look at those.

Hey Lisa!! Oh I hope I didn't sound like a whiney baby!! I was talking about because I Had not been on the boards this weekend:rotfl:

The Disney store that was in the mall closest to me closed and that was a good thing!!LOL This mall is about 30 mins so not really that bad.

I think I am going to keep the castle a secret, we are going on our last full day there.

So I told you reading your posts got me motivated. I have been to the gym both yesterday and today. I did 1.5 miles on the elyptical each day and then walked 1 mile on the tread mill.:yay:
Pam way to go!!:woohoo: Now I need you to motivate me because I so have not been doing what I need to do!! The walk around the mall was def. a wake up call!!

Rushing out to the airport for POFQ but wanted tosay how much I am enjoying your PTR:)
Your daughter is a precious princessprincess:
I'll be tweeting from the parks~we have Akershus Wed. lunch
So, sending a bit of pixiedust:
your way:banana:
oh, BTW I think I am lockedhalo on Twitter
If Tiana is at lunch I'll tweet a pic for you
Have fun,
Janice

Hey Janice!!! thanks so much for stopping by and on your way to the airport no less!!!WOW!! I am going to go and follow you on Twitter right now!! I am MissNettaboo if you get a request!!I can't wait to hear about your trip!! HAVE FUN!!!

Morning! Hooray for CRT, I bet you guys will love it :goodvibes: I have read a metric TON of TRs and dining reviews, and people really seem to enjoy California Grill, Narcossee's, and Fultons (at DTD) I haven't heard anything bad about any of them. Hope that helps :)

Hey Amanda!! wow thanks for coming to visit when you are in single digits!! Thanks for the recomendations..I think I have it down to Artist Point and California Grill but I have not heard Fultons so off to investigate!!

[martinolichfamily]

I'm in! Just found your Report...gotta go get all caught up now! :goodvibes

[PamelaKay]

"Pam way to go!!:woohoo: Now I need you to motivate me because I so have not been doing what I need to do!! The walk around the mall was def. a wake up call!!"

Ok, I walked 1.5 miles in the cold wind with my neighbor today so I am dropping you a motivational line! Go Netta! Disney awaits you and your daughter.:yay:

Have you decided when and what you are telling your daughter?

[Nettaboo]

Rushing out to the airport for POFQ but wanted tosay how much I am enjoying your PTR:)
Your daughter is a precious princessprincess:
I'll be tweeting from the parks~we have Akershus Wed. lunch
So, sending a bit of pixiedust:
your way:banana:
oh, BTW I think I am lockedhalo on Twitter
If Tiana is at lunch I'll tweet a pic for you
Have fun,
Janice

Hey Guys Janice tweeted a couple of times from Disney..here are her tweets
Here we are!! Towel Mickey and Bounceback http://twitpic.com/14z26t

Netta This one is for you and your beautiful princess http://twitpic.com/151dr2

Hi Pretty Princess Princess Tiana wants me to send you this pic from her Disney window http://twitpic.com/151dzg


Soarin'. 20 min! http://twitpic.com/153z5d



I'm in! Just found your Report...gotta go get all caught up now! :goodvibes
:welcome: Thank you so much for stopping by!!!

"Pam way to go!!:woohoo: Now I need you to motivate me because I so have not been doing what I need to do!! The walk around the mall was def. a wake up call!!"

Ok, I walked 1.5 miles in the cold wind with my neighbor today so I am dropping you a motivational line! Go Netta! Disney awaits you and your daughter.:yay:

Have you decided when and what you are telling your daughter?

OK Pam you have issued the the motivation and I am going take it!!I mean if you can walk in the cold wind I can surely walk in my basement!!! I will report back tomorrow!!

I have decided that I am prob. going to tell her a couple of days before we go.. If she asks about the packing and such I am just going to tell her we are going on a special trip..
My plan is to have a box come to her(she loves mail) and when she opens it..Mickey Balloons will fly out- along with a letter from the princess inviting her to come to Disney..I will put all of her goodies in that bag!!!

[Nettaboo]

Ok.. So remember when I posted this sketch of the schedule??

23 Friday Travel day..explore the resort and probably just Downtown Disney

24Saturday MK Early Breakfast at CP @8:05 (10.99,18.99)
25Sunday MK
26Monday (no park)
27Tuesday Epcot Lunch at Akershus @1:20(30.99,18.99)
28Wednesday HS
29Thursday MK/Downtown Disney
30Friday Travel day

I know that I left out AK.. Maybe we will go Monday

well nowI am trying to come up with a budget.. I am trying to figure out how many days we need passes for and if I should get park hoppers or not..
Now these prices are off the DW website with no discounts
Ok..We are doing the GAD program but Princess can't get a ticket because she is only 5.. Soo I priced tickets for a 4 or 5 day

4day tickets(4 for G and 3 for me)
Regular- 437.72
Hopper 548.48

5 day tickets(5 for G and 4 for me)
Regular 452.30
Hoppers 563

What say you??

[PamelaKay]

[COLOR="Magenta"]What say you??

Go with the park hopper. You won't regret the flexibility it gives you. You can visit one park in the morning, go back for a swim, nap and then another park in the evening. That is my vote!

[Nettaboo]

Pam this is because you encouraged me!!! Thanks!!
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[pipersmom]

I would probably do the 5 day with no hoppers, just because it would give me an extra day in the park (and you know me and frugal are best friends!) and your plans have you hitting one park a day. If I had an extra $100 to get rid of, I'd do the hoppers, because of the flexibility, as pp mentioned.

[mickeystoontown]

We gave up hoppers a few years ago. We find it easier to stay in one park per day. That way, it's easier for me to schedule our dinner ADRs.

I just love the Twitter pictures!

[Nettaboo]

Ok.. so I just checked UT and I can get a 5 day pass which is really a 6 day pass for both of us for 437.90 and I still will have my GAD so that is really good right??? BRB boss is calling me

[PamelaKay]

Pam this is because you encouraged me!!! Thanks!!
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That is awesome! :cheer2:

[Nettaboo]

I would probably do the 5 day with no hoppers, just because it would give me an extra day in the park (and you know me and frugal are best friends!) and your plans have you hitting one park a day. If I had an extra $100 to get rid of, I'd do the hoppers, because of the flexibility, as pp mentioned.

We gave up hoppers a few years ago. We find it easier to stay in one park per day. That way, it's easier for me to schedule our dinner ADRs.

I just love the Twitter pictures!


Go with the park hopper. You won't regret the flexibility it gives you. You can visit one park in the morning, go back for a swim, nap and then another park in the evening. That is my vote!


Guys thanks for coming by and give me alot to think about...check out my post on this page with the UT prices....based on what you said- do you think that is a good option?[/B][/COLOR

That is awesome! :cheer2:

[COLOR="magenta"]Pam thanks!! I really did it yesterday because of your encouragement!! I think I am coming down with something so I feel gross..but I made myself...so thank you!!

[Nettaboo]

Check out my GAD Shirts
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2406930

[weezy26nm]

I have practically lived on the Creaive boards for the last 2 years..
I have a bunch of projects that I want to do for this trip.
The first thing I decided to take on was the autograph books.. I decided to have them printed through Shutterfly to save some ink, they came in on Friday but they had cut all the boarders off.. some of them are worse than others. Then when I called CS, I had to take pics of the cards and call back.. they took me through so much I just told them to give me a refund.
My husband thinks I should just use the pics..but I really don't want to...
I am going to show you how they look..hold on

I'm here! what are the creative boards????:confused3

[weezy26nm]

am I really this boring??:confused3

I know how you feel. I was starting to think no one wanted to hear about me but ME!:rotfl2:

[weezy26nm]

Ok.. so I just checked UT and I can get a 5 day pass which is really a 6 day pass for both of us for 437.90 and I still will have my GAD so that is really good right??? BRB boss is calling me

The 6 day tickets at ticketmania.com are $436 so they are about the same.

[pipersmom]

I would go for the UT deal, you're not going to get any cheaper than that! :hug:

[Nettaboo]

I'm here! what are the creative boards????:confused3

I know how you feel. I was starting to think no one wanted to hear about me but ME!:rotfl2:

The 6 day tickets at ticketmania.com are $436 so they are about the same.

:welcome: I am so happy to have some one else reading my report!!The creative boards is where a group of very talented men and women make all kinds of things for people's trips, auotogrpah pages, designs for tshirts, pressed pennie designs, and more..Check out my link to my GAD designs!!
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2406930

I would go for the UT deal, you're not going to get any cheaper than that! :hug:
Hey!!I think I am going to go with UT and get the 5 day pass that gives the 6 th for free GAD ticket for G if we need a 6th day for her or use it to get the Souvenier Mouse Hat..it looks really cool

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l241/giasmom/IMG_1684.jpg

[Nettaboo]

I booked my parents a surprise Dinner at Narcosses' so they can see the fireworks while they eat!!!!:cheer2:

[mickeystoontown]

What a good daughter you are! I am sure they will love it!

[lexmas]

Subbing!

Love your PTR so far!

Walk it out looks like a really fun wii game. Too bad we already have too many games we don't play! My mom was looking for something where she could walk though, so maybe I'll get it for her! The wii is amazing to get you moving, isn't it? My son is 3 and he ran for 10 minutes one day with it. Didn't tire him out, but I was tired watching him!

Your daughter is so cute! She's going to love meeting the princesses!

I always get a park hopper, but I was considering not getting one. I like the ability to go to different parks, but it doesn't happen. I think we're ending up with an AP this year, so it's not a decision I have to make right now, but I would think more days and no hopper, and you won't miss it!

That's so sweet of you to book a surprise dinner for your parents. I'm sure they'll love it!

Can't wait to read more!

[Nettaboo]

What a good daughter you are! I am sure they will love it!

AWW thanks!!I hope they will!
Subbing!

Love your PTR so far!

Walk it out looks like a really fun wii game. Too bad we already have too many games we don't play! My mom was looking for something where she could walk though, so maybe I'll get it for her! The wii is amazing to get you moving, isn't it? My son is 3 and he ran for 10 minutes one day with it. Didn't tire him out, but I was tired watching him!

Your daughter is so cute! She's going to love meeting the princesses!

I always get a park hopper, but I was considering not getting one. I like the ability to go to different parks, but it doesn't happen. I think we're ending up with an AP this year, so it's not a decision I have to make right now, but I would think more days and no hopper, and you won't miss it!

That's so sweet of you to book a surprise dinner for your parents. I'm sure they'll love it!

Can't wait to read more!

Hey there!!!:weclome: thanks so much for stopping by!! I am not really a video game girl(pac man and galaxy are more my speed) so when I saw how interactive the Wii was..I knew it was for me!!
Thanks for the comps on my baby girl!

[Nettaboo]

[COLOR="Magenta"]Ohhh Trip Report how I have neglected you so..can you ever forgive me??
I have been thinking, planning and dreaming of you and my Disney Trip since our last encounter...

[Nettaboo]

Remember I posted this schedule..Well I have added some ADRs
23 Friday Travel day..explore the resort and probably just Downtown Disney

24Saturday MK Early Breakfast at CP @8:05 (10.99,18.99)
25Sunday MK Narcoossee for my parents @8:25 pm
26Monday (no park) Cape May 10:05(10.99. 18.99)
27Tuesday Epcot Lunch at Akershus @1:20(18.99,30.99,)
28Wednesday HS Hollywood and Vine at 1:00 (14.99,26.99)
29Thursday MK/Downtown Disney CRT@ 6:50 (already paid)
30Friday Travel day
I also have been working on an autograph book for Baby Girl as well on artscow.com
oh and a Travel Binder

Couple of questions: Do you know if you can pay for dinner at the places I have ADRs..Specifically Narcoossee(wow they have alot of vowels!!LOL) because I want to be able to give my parents a GC for their dinner

Also has anyone been on a trip with just them and a child?It is going to be just me and Baby Girl together in most of the parks and I am worried that I won't get pictures of both of us togehter.

[lexmas]

I think you can use gift cards anywhere. You could always call disney and check.

I've never gone alone, but the photopass photographers will also take pictures with your camera...we've never actually gotten the photopass pictures, but they've taken some great ones with our camera! Plus, if you only like a few of the pictures, you can order individual ones off the photopass website. And, there's always kind strangers to take your picture for you!

[Nettaboo]

I think you can use gift cards anywhere. You could always call disney and check.

I've never gone alone, but the photopass photographers will also take pictures with your camera...we've never actually gotten the photopass pictures, but they've taken some great ones with our camera! Plus, if you only like a few of the pictures, you can order individual ones off the photopass website. And, there's always kind strangers to take your picture for you!

I know!!but I am always afraid that someone is going to drop my camera or worse run away with it!!Any my camera is a very inexpensive one but I can't shake that feeling...I am nuts you can go ahead and say it I know it!!:rotfl:

[lexmas]

Lol, no I say the same thing about strangers running away with my camera. You should hear me worry about someone stealing my stroller! :rotfl2:

Even with just having the photopass people take your picture, you should get lots of pictures. Or, you can just perfect holding your arm out and taking a picture of yourself...you can do that with 2! We can't do that with 4, so we have the same problem with not having pictures of all of us!

[weezy26nm]

Just do a trade off. You offer to take someones picture for them in exchange for them taking your picture. And then if they run off with your camera, you will still have theirs and hopefully it will be a more expensive model.:rotfl2:

[Nettaboo]

Lol, no I say the same thing about strangers running away with my camera. You should hear me worry about someone stealing my stroller! :rotfl2:

Even with just having the photopass people take your picture, you should get lots of pictures. Or, you can just perfect holding your arm out and taking a picture of yourself...you can do that with 2! We can't do that with 4, so we have the same problem with not having pictures of all of us!

LOL I will have to start practicing my arm holding out technique!!

Just do a trade off. You offer to take someones picture for them in exchange for them taking your picture. And then if they run off with your camera, you will still have theirs and hopefully it will be a more expensive model.:rotfl2:
Ohhh I like that idea!!:banana: I will look at everyone's camera before I ask for a swap..if they have a cheap one or a disposable..no go!!HAHAHAHA

[mickeystoontown]

If I see a couple or a family trying to take pictures, I usually stop and ask if they want me to take a picture of them so that everybody can be in the shot. I know how special pictures are to me and I want them to have special memories too. Often, when I do this, they offer to take our picture too.

Never had a person bolt with my camera yet. I did chuckle outloud when you said you were afraid that somebody would run off with your camera. It made me think of European Vacation when that guy ran off with Clark and Ellen Griswald's video camera.:lmao:

[Nettaboo]

If I see a couple or a family trying to take pictures, I usually stop and ask if they want me to take a picture of them so that everybody can be in the shot. I know how special pictures are to me and I want them to have special memories too. Often, when I do this, they offer to take our picture too.

Never had a person bolt with my camera yet. I did chuckle outloud when you said you were afraid that somebody would run off with your camera. It made me think of European Vacation when that guy ran off with Clark and Ellen Griswald's video camera.:lmao:

That is EXACTLY what I was thinking!!LOL I couldn't think of the name!!!LOL:rotfl:

[Nettaboo]

Hey guys if you have a min..can you check out the autograph book I am working on for Baby Girl.. please let me know if something needs to be moved or changed...I am open to all suggestions
The pictures look blurry untill all the pages are loaded..then they come in crisp Also if you see any characters that you think I should add OR take out please let me know
http://www.artscow.com/share/lbmvsvwwgy11

[mickeystoontown]

Oh my gosh! I absolutely love love love the autograph book. I'm trying to remember which characters we have gotten autographs from on a regular basis. I know that we've met Frozon, Buzz Lightyear and Woody several times.

Did they have a Flik and, what's his name......the little monkey from Tarzan.....gosh, what's his name? Shoot! Maybe you'll remember his name. WAIT! It's Terk. We've seen those two at Animal Kingdom before.

Anyway, I love the book and wish Hunter was still young enough to not be embarassed by something that he now would consider girly.:lmao:

[Nettaboo]

Oh my gosh! I absolutely love love love the autograph book. I'm trying to remember which characters we have gotten autographs from on a regular basis. I know that we've met Frozon, Buzz Lightyear and Woody several times.

Did they have a Flik and, what's his name......the little monkey from Tarzan.....gosh, what's his name? Shoot! Maybe you'll remember his name. WAIT! It's Terk. We've seen those two at Animal Kingdom before.

Anyway, I love the book and wish Hunter was still young enough to not be embarassed by something that he now would consider girly.:lmao:

Hey thanks for checking it out!!I used the designs from one of the ladies over on the creative boards...
I thought about Frozon and Buzz..I need to find a sneaky way to ask her about them... Can you think of anyone that I have one there that is not really out or anyone else that I need to add?
I am thinking of making her another book of just blank pages- but I am thinking that may be a bit obsessive:confused3

[PamelaKay]

Hey guys if you have a min..can you check out the autograph book I am working on for Baby Girl.. please let me know if something needs to be moved or changed...I am open to all suggestions
The pictures look blurry untill all the pages are loaded..then they come in crisp Also if you see any characters that you think I should add OR take out please let me know
http://www.artscow.com/share/lbmvsvwwgy11

It looks awesome. Just food for thought. When I was married, I took my stepson to Disney for his 8th Birthday. He had an autograph book. The only thing I wish we had done different was to leave a blank page across from each autograph to allow for a picture of him with the character he got the autograph from. Not sure if you planned this already or not.

Your folks will love Narcoossees. It is one of my favorite restaurants. The crab crusted halibut is delicous if you like seafood.

I couldn't get a ressie there for March, but will be eating there with Mom and Dad.

Hope you are still walkng. (that is my motivational comment of the day :banana:)

[lexmas]

I was thinking of you when I took my kids on the 15 minute walk to the playground. It's a long walk, my mind tends to wander! I was thinking about the camera thing, that you can get people to take your picture when you're waiting in line for a ride. It would be awfully hard to run when you're stuck in the middle of one of those queues! :lmao:

[Nettaboo]

It looks awesome. Just food for thought. When I was married, I took my stepson to Disney for his 8th Birthday. He had an autograph book. The only thing I wish we had done different was to leave a blank page across from each autograph to allow for a picture of him with the character he got the autograph from. Not sure if you planned this already or not.

Your folks will love Narcoossees. It is one of my favorite restaurants. The crab crusted halibut is delicous if you like seafood.

I couldn't get a ressie there for March, but will be eating there with Mom and Dad.

Hope you are still walkng. (that is my motivational comment of the day :banana:)


Hey Pam!! I thought about the pictures but I digital scrapbook so I am going to have plenty of things to do with her pic and will probably scan the siggie to use for those pages.
I really hope they like the rest. My mom is allergic to shellfish so I think there are plenty other things she can pick..
Sadly No I have not been walking..I really need to get on it..I don't know what my problem is!!


I was thinking of you when I took my kids on the 15 minute walk to the playground. It's a long walk, my mind tends to wander! I was thinking about the camera thing, that you can get people to take your picture when you're waiting in line for a ride. It would be awfully hard to run when you're stuck in the middle of one of those queues! :lmao:

HEY!!That is too funny!! people will be like wow you spent a lot of time in the lines!!HAHA!! I amthinking abou getting a disposable camera for my daughter so she can take some pics too..it will be cool to see DW from a kids perspective in pics!

[Nettaboo]

So I have been talking to BAby Girl about Disney..because she has been asking about going- I think seeing the GAD commercials has her asking. Anyway I have been telling her that if she does not get red in school (they have 3 colors for behavior red,green,blue yellow and red is not good) sleeps in her OWN bed ALL night, and be a good listener then MAYBE I will THINK about going to Disney..
So I have been using that opening to talk to her about Disney and if we went what we would do.. So last night I talked her about the autograph book..the convo went something like this

IF we went to Disney who would you want to get an autograph from?
What is an autograph?
A signature...
What is a Signature?
You know when you are always telling people to "SIGN" the paper, that is their signature..
OHHHH Well Why can't I just say..WRITE your name on here????
SIGH
The she proceeds to laugh like she has told the best joke in the world:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

So she says that she does not want to get the Stepsisters' because they are mean, she also does not want Frozone,Buzz, or Woody or little Einstiens..
So I am thinking of canceling the HollyWood and Vine ADR.

[Nettaboo]

This weekend is going to be super busy..
Tonight I have to get the rest of the stuff for our GAD project
Saturday We have to make the lunches for our GAD(making bag lunches for the homeless) and deliver them then I am going out with my girls for my girlfriend's bday
Sunday Gabby has a birthday party to go to at Chuckee Cheese:sad2:

[lexmas]

That autograph book is so cute! I loved that you did it alphabetically, that's smart. I was thinking I wouldn't bother because it would take me too long to find the page and open it up and all that. But alphabetically is very clever!

Maybe you will have to cancel hollywood & vine, if she doesn't want to see the little einsteins. When are they going to change that, anyway? Isn't JoJo's circus really outdated at this point?

Have fun doing your GAD! Sounds like a great thing to be doing!

[mickeystoontown]

Sounds like you're one busy girl this weekend. Hope it's a good one! By the way, I'm still trying to think of other characters we've seen on a regular basis but haven't come up with any more yet.

[mickeystoontown]

Just as I clicked Submit Reply, I remembered two characters! Mike and Sulley from Monster's Inc. are regulars at Hollywood Studios!

[Nettaboo]

That autograph book is so cute! I loved that you did it alphabetically, that's smart. I was thinking I wouldn't bother because it would take me too long to find the page and open it up and all that. But alphabetically is very clever!

Maybe you will have to cancel hollywood & vine, if she doesn't want to see the little einsteins. When are they going to change that, anyway? Isn't JoJo's circus really outdated at this point?

Have fun doing your GAD! Sounds like a great thing to be doing!

Hey!Thanks for the comps on the book..I was going to put it together based on who "goes together" like Tiana with Naveen..but then the dilema was does that go under T,N, or P(princess) so I just did it that way!
I am thinking about canceling H&V and just get CS that day I have no idea why they have not changed it yet. Disney tends not to change things fast if they are working..my guess is that H&V still gets alot of ressies so they see no point in changing it
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Sounds like you're one busy girl this weekend. Hope it's a good one! By the way, I'm still trying to think of other characters we've seen on a regular basis but haven't come up with any more yet.

Just as I clicked Submit Reply, I remembered two characters! Mike and Sulley from Monster's Inc. are regulars at Hollywood Studios!

Hey!!Yes my weekend was off the hook busy!! Ohhh I will ask her about those two..thanks!!

[Nettaboo]

Hey Guys!! So this weekend..
Friday, picked up Baby Girl and head to the store so that I can get the rest of the supplies to make the lunches.
After that I ran home to drop the stuff I bought for myself in the freezer and then to Target to pick up my RX
Then off to my moms house..I made me and G something to eat(from food I brought-not mooching today)-Boneless Porkchops on the GF Grill, brown rice and brocoli and a Green Smoothie!!
Then off to the basement to workout with my mommy.
She got this new home gym thingy with all the weights and stuff so we do that.. She also has this "thing' that you sit on and hold on the handles and pull yourslef up..it works your abs and thighs..
then we did these exercises called leg throws...ok..THIS IS ONE OF THE HARDEST EXERCISES FOR ME EVAH!! Check it outhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WkbYH2V-3o

I went home hurting for real!

SATURDAY

ok so my dad had told Baby Girl he was taking her to breakfast (something he does every couple of months) and to be ready by 7:30. So up at 7 to get her ready..
My mom came over about 8:30..I made us a Green Smoothie and we started on our quest about 9 or so to get these lunches made. Now remember- we are making 100 lunches with 200 sandwhiches each..
Well my silly but bought 10 loaves(20 slices in a loaf) But we needed 20 loaves..so I sent the Hubs to get us 10 more..

Soo 20 loaves of bread, 25 packs of bolgna, 12.5 packs of cheese, 25(4packs) of apple sauce,2 packs of spoons, 12 packs of oatmeal cream pies later we had finshed making the lunches and with the help of the hubs had them out to the car..
AND MY BACK WAS KILLING ME!!

Quick stop to the dollar store to get more spoons because our packs were short and a stop at Checkers for some Grub we were on our way..

Took us about an hour to get there..through all these back roads and what not..we get there drop off and the guy tells me I can take 270 to 70 back ..SCORE..or so we thought..
It felt like it took way way longer to get back!!!
We finally get home at four..

I had to jump in the shower and find something to wear because I had to meet my girl friends at the movies for GNO for my friends BDAY..

My sister is at my house so I get dressed and we go..for those of you who are familar with Columbia you can tesitfy how hard it is to find a space on the weekend. So after driving around the lot for 15mins we head to the garage..go round and round to the top..STILL Not one space!! Even at the top..so we see some people come up and ask them where they are parked..stalk them and get their space..By now it is 6:10..
We go to the movies and wait for everyone else..at 6:20 I call the bday girl and she says she is looking for a space. When she gets there is is after the 6:30 movie start time and we go to the automated ticket kiosk thingy..
My sister is using the one next to me ..I get my 2 tickets(buying the bday girls tickets) and about to pay for mine and it won't let my sister pay for hers- it is sold out!!I cancel my transaction and we walk aover to try to find something else to watch...
(sidebar for those of you still reading..My girlfriend who had gotten there before us had called us and said she saw the movie we were going to see and was going to see soemthing else)..

We didn't find anything we wanted to see so we decided to go to the one of the resturaunts grab a drink at the bar and wait for our firend..all the bars were full!!SIGH so I sent a text to my girl friend if she came out the movie I would pay for it!!LOL AND SHE DID!!
Score!!
So we went to TGIF for food. The wait was TWO HOURS!!BUT the Bday girl had just joined the little TGIF card club and was given a jump the line pass..FIVE mins..yeah more like it!!

We ate and drank and had a ball!!
On the way out I asked my sister to go in my trunk and get me a bottle of water..she says..out of the homelesslunches?? SKREEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSH??
Wait..WHAT??
She says yeah you have a bunch back there.. I am like ***??

No wonder why my car has been smelling like bolgna and cheese all day..
by now it is almost 11. I find the number to the place and call them..they say I can bring it tonight..my sister agrees to go with me..
So we go all the way back out there..i am soo ready to cry I am so sleepy and tired!
Thank God for my sister because I would be in a ditch ..finally got home at 12:30... jump on the computer to check the time of the party for Sunday..FB my thanks to my sister and went to bed

SUNDAY..
Slept till like 10, got Baby Girl up and ready for the party at Chucke Cheese..
MAN it was soooot hot up in there!!
After the party we went to Target..i wanted to get her another version of Alice in Wonderland to watch becasue she said the new one looked creepy..lol
picked up some popcorn and went home..
Once we were home I helped her play this DS game my dad had bought her then fixed dinner..
The hubs looked at the version of the moive I got and said that I should have bought the Disney animationn one:confused3 so I said ok..well you can take it back and get the other one.. He got online and found out it won't be back out till the 30th so we picked another movie poped popcorn and watch Lion King..after that ..showers and THE BED

WEEEW..and that was my weekend!!

[lexmas]

Oh no that you left those lunches in your trunk! That's a very cool GAD though, I would love to do a GAD that I can just do at home like that, since I never go anywhere without the babies which means there's a lot I can't do.

That's a lot of drama trying to see a movie and going out to eat! Glad it all worked out.

I fear chuck-e-cheese, I'm so glad that DS isn't old enough for that yet!

Sounds busy, but like a lot of fun!

[mickeystoontown]

How are you still moving around today? You did enough stuff over the weekend to last a whole week!

[Nettaboo]

Oh no that you left those lunches in your trunk! That's a very cool GAD though, I would love to do a GAD that I can just do at home like that, since I never go anywhere without the babies which means there's a lot I can't do.

That's a lot of drama trying to see a movie and going out to eat! Glad it all worked out.

I fear chuck-e-cheese, I'm so glad that DS isn't old enough for that yet!

Sounds busy, but like a lot of fun!
THANK GOD I have tinted windows and it was in the way back of the mini van !!
I am very glad we picked that GAD..my parents and I used to make bag lunches downtown and pass them out and we have not done it about 3 years soo it felt good to be doing it againn. In fact we are going to do it again next weekend for the shelter!! and when my sister went with me to drop off and got to meet some of the guys..she said she wanted to help so maybe it won't be so bad next weekend!!LOL
Chuckee Cheese can be OK early in the am..but the party was at 2 and it was PACKED and it was 60 degrees outside and theyhad the heat on
How are you still moving around today? You did enough stuff over the weekend to last a whole week!
Lisa, girl I am barely making it today!!Seriously!! But you know how I got through it all?? Seriously?? I thought about each task ask preparing for Disney.
Standing up making all those sandwhiches?-Preparing to stand in line at Disney
Waiting for our table-waiting for our table at Disney
Unbearable heat at CEC but watching Baby Girl have fun- The heat of July in FL but watching Baby Girl have the time of her life in Disney!!

[Nettaboo]

BTW i am changing my report name to Princess Gabby's Surpise First Trip to "Where the Princess Live"

[Pryncesa]

Hi Netta! Just finding your PTR, and it your plans sound great! You and your family are too cute! You guys are going to have such a fun trip. Your daughter will be so excited! I sometimes wish I had a little girl to share all of the Disney girly stuff with, because I have two boys. They are less than uninterested in princesses and Fantasyland. I do have a little niece that I hope to be able to steal away for a visit one of these days, when she gets older.:goodvibes

I'll be reading along, as you plan away. popcorn::

[Kara]

Hi Netta!! Hopping on over since we are both going in July!!!

[lexmas]

I like the new title. Cute!

[Nettaboo]

Hi Netta! Just finding your PTR, and it your plans sound great! You and your family are too cute! You guys are going to have such a fun trip. Your daughter will be so excited! I sometimes wish I had a little girl to share all of the Disney girly stuff with, because I have two boys. They are less than uninterested in princesses and Fantasyland. I do have a little niece that I hope to be able to steal away for a visit one of these days, when she gets older.:goodvibes

I'll be reading along, as you plan away. popcorn::

:welcome: Thank you so much for joining me! I am going to be coming to you for suggestions for boys if my nephews do decide to come because I have been focusing all on girly things!!LOL

Hi Netta!! Hopping on over since we are both going in July!!!

:welcome: Thank you so much for joining me! I am looking forward to comparing notes!!


I like the new title. Cute!
[SIZE="4Thank you mam!! :)[/SIZE]

[pipersmom]

Okay, just got all caught up...girl, you had a busy weekend!! That was a very cool GAD project, but thank goodness you had tinted windows!! A gf and I worked at a summer camp together, one year on our day off we went and got a bunch of steamers (clams). She wanted the shells for crafts..we get back to the camp, forget ALLLLLLL about the shells in the hatchback..and can I just tell you how awful the smell was when we remembered them 3 days later ?!?!?!!!!! It was stench-a-rific!

There were a ton of characters at DHS when we were there, it was like hitting the character lotto...Queen of Hearts, Chip & Dale, Incredibles, Rafiki..etc etc, all in the World of Animation, so make sure you hit it! Also, characters Piper would never have admitted to wanting an autograph from..ie, Buzz and Woody, as soon as she saw them in the storefront window, she had to have them! She definitely had character fever, and she's 8!!

[Nettaboo]

Okay, just got all caught up...girl, you had a busy weekend!! That was a very cool GAD project, but thank goodness you had tinted windows!! A gf and I worked at a summer camp together, one year on our day off we went and got a bunch of steamers (clams). She wanted the shells for crafts..we get back to the camp, forget ALLLLLLL about the shells in the hatchback..and can I just tell you how awful the smell was when we remembered them 3 days later ?!?!?!!!!! It was stench-a-rific!

There were a ton of characters at DHS when we were there, it was like hitting the character lotto...Queen of Hearts, Chip & Dale, Incredibles, Rafiki..etc etc, all in the World of Animation, so make sure you hit it! Also, characters Piper would never have admitted to wanting an autograph from..ie, Buzz and Woody, as soon as she saw them in the storefront window, she had to have them! She definitely had character fever, and she's 8!!


OMG.. I can only image the stinch that was in your car!!
I have a feeling she will change her mind about some charachters so I put a bunch of blanks i there for her!

[Nettaboo]

I recieved my email for my free tickets!! WHOO HOO!!!
and because I am the Geek that I am, I took a picture of my screen!
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0dd33b3127ccef9cdc75193df00000030O08AYsWblq1cNA e3nw4/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

[Nettaboo]

Ok.. I changed the name!I hope everyone can still find me!

[Nettaboo]

For safe keeping

What: Tinker Bell
Where: Magic Kingdom - On Main Street, USA or around the castle
Epcot - In front of Spaceship Earth
Disneyland - On Main Street, USA or around the castle

When: Most times

What: Tinker Bell (sitting) NEW!
Where: Animal Kingdom - By Tree of Life on path between Africa and Asia, by shrine on path to Africa with Expedition Everest in background
When: Not enough information


What: Prince Naveen NEW!
Where: Magic Kingdom - Not enough information
When: Not enough information
Additional Examples:


What: Captain Hook
Where: Magic Kingdom - Near Pirates of the Caribbean. This magic shot was on hiatus for a while but it appears as though it may have returned.
Disneyland - On and around Tom Sawyer's Island
When: Most times
Comment: Take on the role of Peter Pan as you challenge Captain Hook to a duel. The Disney's PhotoPass photographer may or may not have a sword to use as a prop.


What: Baby Simba
Where: Disney's Animal Kingdom - Discovery Island
When: Most Times


Who: Stitch
Where: Disney's Hollywood Studios - Hollywood and Sunset Boulevards
When: Most times
Comment: No Disney's PhotoPass photo would be complete without an unannounced visit from your favorite alien.


Who: Stitch
Where: Magic Kingdom - Main Street, USA
Epcot
Disney's Hollywood Studios - Between 2-3pm only (along with the experimental magic shots below)
When: Most times
Comment: Stitch sitting on a park bench beside you, enjoying some ice cream.


Who: Mickey, Minnie and Goofy (Soarin')
Where: Epcot - between the Fountain of Nation stage and World Showcase Plaza
When: Most times
Comment: Duck! (no, not Donald) when this trio manages to extend their Soarin' adventure beyond the confines of the attraction and over your head.


Who: Mickey Mouse
Where: Disney's Hollywood Studios
When: Between 2-3pm
Comment: Say "Hiya pal!" and wave along with Mickey in this experimental magic shot. Ask a Disney's PhotoPass photographer for availability.


Who: Minnie Mouse
Where: Disney's Hollywood Studios
When: Between 2-3pm
Comment: A smitten Minnie Mouse gazes at you adoringly in this experimental magic shot. Ask a Disney's PhotoPass photographer for availability.


Who: Lilo
Where: Disney's Hollywood Studios
When: Between 2-3pm
Comment: It's a case of art imitating life as Lilo joins the ranks of a Disney's PhotoPass photographer in this experimental magic shot. Ask a Disney's PhotoPass photographer for availability


What: Celebration Balloons
Where: This magic shot is available in all four parks by Disney's PhotoPass photographers who are trained on it. The shot may not contain the park icon in its background however.
When: Most Times

What: Fairy Wings
Where: Magic Kingdom - Pixie Hollow
When: Only when there are less than three fairies to meet with
Comments: This amazing magic shot made its debut at Tinker Bell's garden at Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival.

[lexmas]

That list is too fun! I love those pictures. I never bother buying photopass, but maybe I'll dabble in it this time! I didn't realize there were so many different ones!

[Nettaboo]

I Know it is late but I wanted to drop this off..

MY NEPHEWS ARE GOING ON THE TRIP:dance3::cheer2::cool1:

So now I need you guys to give me some touring suggestions for boys to give my parents...
Their ages are 7 and 4

[lexmas]

How exciting! Your plans just keep on changing, don't they?

Is the 4 year old 40 inches? That makes a big difference!

[Nettaboo]

am not sure.. I will find out this week.. He is not that my shorter than Baby Girl

[Kara]

how exciting!!!!

great photopass list!! thanks!!

[PamelaKay]

[QUOTE=Nettaboo;35800828]For safe keeping


What: Prince Naveen NEW!
Where: Magic Kingdom - Not enough information
When: Not enough information
Additional Examples:


Hi, thought I would share. In March while I was there, Prince Naveen and Princess Tiana had a gazebo built for them in the Magic Kingdom and appear there daily. It is sort of behind the Christmas Shop near where the walkways to Liberty Square, Frontierland and Adventureland join.

[Nettaboo]

Pam that is awesome news!! thanks for letting me know! I hope that spot is still there when we go!!
I am here guys..i have been fighting a stomach bug all week, so I have been laying low..

[Pryncesa]

I am here guys..i have been fighting a stomach bug all week, so I have been laying low..

Oh no! I hope you are feeling better. :hug:

[mickeystoontown]

Just checking in on you to see how you are feeling. I absolutely hate having stomach problems.....yucky!

[Nettaboo]

Oh no! I hope you are feeling better. :hug:

Thanks!! I thought it was over it but I got sick this am!! I can't eat anything, but like rice!!LOL

[Nettaboo]

Just checking in on you to see how you are feeling. I absolutely hate having stomach problems.....yucky!

Hey!! You Ninja posted on me!! LOL I am "Ok".. I lost my lunch yesterday(soup of all things) so my mom made me some rice( I love my mommy!!) and I was feeling better so I ate a couple pieces of pizza that the kids had-WRONG thing to do!! I did not sleep well because of the pain and then this morning woke up throwing up and pooping..TMI I know!!:rotfl:

I have been sipping coke this am and not really eating but I am hungry!!LOL.

[Nettaboo]

Can you guys do me a favor?? I actually need 2 but I will ask the first one first..lol

Can you help me come up with a touring plan for my mom for the Boys??
She keeps asking me to look up "boy things".. I keep telling her that everything is for both genders!!

Their ages are 7(almost 8) and 4 (almost 5)..

They only thing I can think of is that I know my oldest nephew will LOVE the Kim Possible Mission..

[Nettaboo]

Tourguidemike or touringplans??

[Nettaboo]

I switched my epcot and HS days because i looked and fantismic was not on those days.. got my ADRs changed too so that is cool!!
I am working on some creative stuff right now and hopefully will be able to post soon..just some shirts for everyone and bag for me and passports..oh and activity books for the kids

[PamelaKay]

Can you guys do me a favor?? I actually need 2 but I will ask the first one first..lol

Can you help me come up with a touring plan for my mom for the Boys??
She keeps asking me to look up "boy things".. I keep telling her that everything is for both genders!!

Their ages are 7(almost 8) and 4 (almost 5)..

They only thing I can think of is that I know my oldest nephew will LOVE the Kim Possible Mission..

A few must do rides that I think your nephews will love are Buzz lightyear in the Magic Kingdom and Toy Story Mania in DHS. You need to get to DHS early to get a fastpass or Toy Story or you will have a long wait in line. Most kids love to climb all over Tom Sawyers island and drive the cars at the MK. The bugs life movie at Animal Kingdom is really cool too.

Does the 4 yr old get scared easy. The Dinosaur ride at AK is great, but parts are in the dark and a little scary.

I really don't think they will need much of a plan once they get there and start riding.

I read a trip report that there was a mom that goes to the dollar store and prepares a "treat" bag for each day of the trip with stuff like glow sticks, stickers and such. I am sure the planner that you are, you already thought of that. She said it helped cut back on buying a lot of souvenirs.

Have fun planning. Glad to see you are posting again and hope you are feeling better.

By the way. I actually went to the gym every day this week M-F so far.

[Nettaboo]

A few must do rides that I think your nephews will love are Buzz lightyear in the Magic Kingdom and Toy Story Mania in DHS. You need to get to DHS early to get a fastpass or Toy Story or you will have a long wait in line. Most kids love to climb all over Tom Sawyers island and drive the cars at the MK. The bugs life movie at Animal Kingdom is really cool too.

Does the 4 yr old get scared easy. The Dinosaur ride at AK is great, but parts are in the dark and a little scary.

I really don't think they will need much of a plan once they get there and start riding.

I read a trip report that there was a mom that goes to the dollar store and prepares a "treat" bag for each day of the trip with stuff like glow sticks, stickers and such. I am sure the planner that you are, you already thought of that. She said it helped cut back on buying a lot of souvenirs.

Have fun planning. Glad to see you are posting again and hope you are feeling better.

By the way. I actually went to the gym every day this week M-F so far.

Thanks!! I am feeling a bit better! I have been eating croutons(that is it) all day!!LOL
Oh yes I def. go to the store before hand! I have been known to go to the Disney Store before we go to the on ice shows and get those spinny things for much much less than they sell there!!
I have not really been exercising since my stomach has been not right but I am gonna get back on track! Thanks for that kick in the pants!!!

[MickMick]

Hey girlfriend! :)

I'm subscribing! :)

I strongly recommend tourguidemike for information on touring plans and "working the park".

[Nettaboo]

Hey Mick!!! I did get TGM.. and his plans pretty much matched the days I picked for the parks so that is good!!I need to get into the site and explore it more.

I have been Spring Break-ing with Baby Girl last week so I have not been on but I have been doing lots of planning and thinking about the trip!
My parents are gonna drive me crazy on this trip.. They both thought Universal was part of Disney..also my dad insists that Dolphin World is..I just looked at him with my mouth open.. WHAT THE HECK is Dolphin World dad?? OHHHH you mean SEA World!!??? Lord Help ME!!!


Baby Girl's Autograph books have been shipped so they should be here soon.
I am trying to decide on what graphic to use for the kid's travel day shirts.
I have a note pad that I have been joting down notes and lists..I am going to grab it out of the car and put it in here.

[mickeystoontown]

Hey girl! Hope that you and your princess had a good Easter and that the Easter Bunny was left you all sorts of goodies!

[MickMick]

Hey Netta. Did you ever figure out what days you are going to the different parks?

Pamela Kay mentioned the Dinosaur ride for your nephew. I rode that ride ONCE. I was scared as hell. My eyes were closed the entire ride. I didn't see a thing. It was too dark and noisy. I didn't see a thing. I will never ride it again. My pictures were with my eyes closed. I was so embarrassed. :rotfl:

Yeah. Parents will work a nerve.

[Nettaboo]

Hey Mick..my day schedule is on the first page..I just keep updating it there so I can always find it.
I just need to working on a touring schedule!
That ride sounds a little too scarey!!

oh I forgot to mention that Gabby had her check up last week and she is 1/2 inch away from 4 feet...so she will pretty much be able to ride almost all the rides. She won't want to but will be able to:rotfl:

[weezy26nm]

I have been Spring Break-ing with Baby Girl last week so I have not been on but I have been doing lots of planning and thinking about the trip!
My parents are gonna drive me crazy on this trip.. They both thought Universal was part of Disney..also my dad insists that Dolphin World is..I just looked at him with my mouth open.. WHAT THE HECK is Dolphin World dad?? OHHHH you mean SEA World!!??? Lord Help ME!!!

My DH confuses Universal and Disney all the time. He tell somebody about this great ride at Disney called "insert any ride from Universal" and we'll say that wasn't at Disney that was at Universal.:rotfl2: And then he'll say I thought that was at Disney and we'll say NO! And then he'll say well there was nothing at Disney, I liked Universal better. :scared1:

[lexmas]

Hope you had a great easter! Can't wait to see your autograph book!

[Nettaboo]

Hey Lisa!! It was a great laid back day!! We loved it!! We went to 8am service then breakfast. Home to chill out and then to my mom's for dinner and a couple of movies- while he made me fix his computer!!LOL Thank you!!
Nancy..the funniest part is that my dad is a know it all and insits that he is right!!LOL
Hey Lex..guess what?? They came!! and are soo cute!! I left my camera at my mom's house but I will post pics as soon as I get it back..
I need to make some for my nephews now

[Nettaboo]

I lost my notepad that I have been taking notes on for things I need for the trip! I am bummed about that. So I will have to start all over! I am hoping it is in my mom's car, but I think I had it after that.

[weezy26nm]

[QUOTE=
Nancy..the funniest part is that my dad is a know it all and insits that he is right!!LOL
[/QUOTE]

So is my DH and it's not always funny. :rotfl2:

[lexmas]

That's great, can't wait to see! Plus, that's double excitement since you're just going to make more now!

[Nettaboo]

I am THE worse blogger ever!!
I just thought about something.. We will be celebrating alot when we go..
My nephews Bday is the week after we come back,a be-late wedding Anniversary for the Hubbs and Me, Baby Girl Graduating Kindergarten!!

I am waiting on my Taxes so I can purchase our park tickets. On Sunday, I downloaded the Verizon park app to my phone and it is pretty cool, it has alot of things on there..including the best ways to move around between the parks and resorts(which buses to catch etc).

I am working on a touring plan and I will post that soon. When I get paid on Friday, I am ordering the iron ons so that I can get started on the custom shirts that I am going to make. I need to start a new list of things to be done, things to buy and things to make.... I am going to do that on the first page.
Also my mom and I are going to try to make some tye dyed mickey shirts!!!

[Nettaboo]

oh and I had totally slacked up on my exercise but Saturday I went to a Body Vive class at the gym, yesterday after homework Baby Girl and I walked around the block and I got up early this morning and walked around the block twice!!

[Nettaboo]

Totally OT.. I wanted to post some pics from Easter and Spring Break.
First up is Gabby's Favorite Spring Fit that she picked out all herself!
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Gabriellasmom/Gabby%20The%20Fashionista/DSC03073.jpg?t=1271187576

The second Set is from our Trip to The Please Touch Muesuem in Philly..I have a ton so I am only going to post a couple
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Gabriellasmom/PleaseTouch10/DSC03076.jpg?t=1271188056
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Gabriellasmom/PleaseTouch10/DSC03084.jpg?t=1271188003

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Gabriellasmom/PleaseTouch10/DSC03098.jpg?t=1271187906
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Gabriellasmom/PleaseTouch10/DSC03088.jpg?t=1271187939


The Alice in Wonderland Exhibit
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Gabriellasmom/PleaseTouch10/DSC03089.jpg?t=1271187802
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Gabriellasmom/PleaseTouch10/DSC03090.jpg?t=1271187855

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Gabriellasmom/PleaseTouch10/DSC03091.jpg?t=1271187773
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Gabriellasmom/PleaseTouch10/DSC03092.jpg?t=1271187720

[Nettaboo]

and these are Easter

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Gabriellasmom/Easter10/DSC03110.jpg?t=1271188212

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Gabriellasmom/Easter10/DSC03111.jpg?t=1271188252

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Gabriellasmom/Easter10/DSC03113.jpg?t=1271188279

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Gabriellasmom/Easter10/DSC03117.jpg?t=1271188313

[lexmas]

Eh, you're not doing too bad on updating. I've been like that too lately!

That museum looks really fun! Your DH is a good sport to have posed for you in that cut out picture LOL. I love it.

What adorable pictures! Gabby looks so beautiful all dressed up. I assume those are your nephews in the last picture? What handsome little boys!

[PamelaKay]

oh and I had totally slacked up on my exercise but Saturday I went to a Body Vive class at the gym, yesterday after homework Baby Girl and I walked around the block and I got up early this morning and walked around the block twice!!

I was so motivated by your first posts about being fit before your trip that I have started back to the gym. This will be my 5th week of going to the gym 5 times a week and I am feeling better for it. I am so glad you are back to your walking and will look forward to hearing what you've been doing!:yay:

I love the Easter pictures. They are absolutely beautiful. Can't wait to see what the t-shirts look like.

[Nettaboo]

Eh, you're not doing too bad on updating. I've been like that too lately!

That museum looks really fun! Your DH is a good sport to have posed for you in that cut out picture LOL. I love it.

What adorable pictures! Gabby looks so beautiful all dressed up. I assume those are your nephews in the last picture? What handsome little boys!

Hey..how are you?? My biggest thing now is trying to come up with a touring plan but they keep changing things!
Thanks for the comps on Baby Girl, and yes those are my knuckle headed nephews!!LOL The oldest one was just so tickled that he had cuff links!!

I was so motivated by your first posts about being fit before your trip that I have started back to the gym. This will be my 5th week of going to the gym 5 times a week and I am feeling better for it. I am so glad you are back to your walking and will look forward to hearing what you've been doing!:yay:

I love the Easter pictures. They are absolutely beautiful. Can't wait to see what the t-shirts look like.

Pam, thank you so much!! you are my inspiration!! And I am really trying to do better! I got up early and walked today so I am proud of myself!
The problem with me going to the gym is that DH works 2nd shift so I have Gabby by myself at night and by the time I get off and get out of the gym-it is too late for her because she has to do her homework and get bathed fed and in the bed!

[Nettaboo]

99 days till our trip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:banana::woohoo::woohoo:

[Nettaboo]

I have been getting super blessed with this trip and let me tell you-I could not be more greatful!God is just opening up doors when I thought doors were being shut and the amount of money that I owe for the trip keeps decreasing!!

[mickeystoontown]

First off, your little princess has a great fashion sense. How cute is she?!?!
You're going to be fighting off those boys. You do know that don't you?

We have a similar museum here in town that's called the Children's Museum and they encourage the kids to touch all of the exhibits.

Isn't God good! He knows just when we need something and blesses us. I am always amazed as how much he does for me and my family.

[Pryncesa]

Yay! You're in double digits! Woo hoo for the blessings. I'm sure they will keep on coming your way! :thumbsup2

[lexmas]

99 days! You're getting there! Planning this far out is just frustrating for me. Just when I think I have something all figured out, they change it again! So cute that your nephew was excited to have cufflinks. That's so adorable!

Glad things are going well and that you keep being blessed with good news!

[PamelaKay]

99 days till our trip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:banana::woohoo::woohoo:

WOO HOO:cheer2:

Remind me again if this is still a surprise for your daughter and nephews, or have you told them?

[Nettaboo]

First off, your little princess has a great fashion sense. How cute is she?!?!
You're going to be fighting off those boys. You do know that don't you?

We have a similar museum here in town that's called the Children's Museum and they encourage the kids to touch all of the exhibits.

Isn't God good! He knows just when we need something and blesses us. I am always amazed as how much he does for me and my family.

GOD IS GOOD ALLL THE TIME!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for the comps on Gabby! She says she wants to be a Fashion Designer when she grows up-so we will see!!
Have you ever seen the movie Bad Boys- Her Dad and God Dad joke about doing that scene that Martin Lawrence and Will Smith did- Basically scaring the boys away acting crazy!! Poor baby!!!

Yay! You're in double digits! Woo hoo for the blessings. I'm sure they will keep on coming your way! :thumbsup2
Thank you sooo much!!I am just overwhelmed by them!! I have been having a bad week- high stress and then Boom! this happends!!!

99 days! You're getting there! Planning this far out is just frustrating for me. Just when I think I have something all figured out, they change it again! So cute that your nephew was excited to have cufflinks. That's so adorable!

Glad things are going well and that you keep being blessed with good news!


I KNOWWW!! I really want to get a touring schedule together!
WOO HOO:cheer2:

Remind me again if this is still a surprise for your daughter and nephews, or have you told them?


The time is going so fast now!!! Yes it is still a surprise! Allthough Gabby has been talking alot about going to Disney lately and I have been just telling her that she has to be a good girl is school and maybe I will take her!!lol

[Nettaboo]

How do you book the wishes dessert party?
and if we have a 6:50 CRT, do you think we would be out in time?

[Pryncesa]

How do you book the wishes dessert party?
and if we have a 6:50 CRT, do you think we would be out in time?

As I understand it, you can call 407-WDW-DINE, and payment is required at the time of booking. It sounds great! You'll have to tell us all about it.:banana:

[Nettaboo]

As I understand it, you can call 407-WDW-DINE, and payment is required at the time of booking. It sounds great! You'll have to tell us all about it.:banana:

They have not extended it to July yet but if they do- I think I want to do it.. On our last night there we have CRT scheduled.. I think it would be the perfect ending to our trip..the priority viewing.

[weezy26nm]

Your daughter is adorable and your nephews are soooo handsome. I can't wait to see how you surprise them and oh how excited they are going to be. That dessert party has me interested too. The desserts look so good. I am watching to see if they extend it too. Let's hope!

[teedisney]

:woohoo:

I had no idea you had a PTR. I'm always on the Budget Board but ventured out and saw a post you made on someone's countdown and said I think that is Annette!!

We are at 51 days. :eek: I have planned a bit but started thinking about it again today.

How do you like the Verizon App?

I have the free version of Lines but may pay for a subscription. I can't decide to do TGM. For some reason I feel like my experience and the DIS had given me enough.

Oh and for your nephews - Buzz, TSM, The safari in Ak, Goofy's Barnstormer, The 3D shows - Muppets, Philharmagic. The Toy Story pizza place in DHS with an arcade.

If they like roller coasters - Rock and Roll and Big Thunder Railroad.

Are you using your GADs for fastpasses or upgrading them for multiday?

Oh and our Disney store had shirts for $5 and$6 yesterday. We have to take our matchy Magic Kingdom pic again. LOL

Take care - Terri (I'm going to subscribe)

[PamelaKay]

Did you start the t-shirts yet. I am anxious to see pics!

and for my motivational piece... hope you are out walking enjoying some beautiful spring weather.:hippie:

[Nettaboo]

Your daughter is adorable and your nephews are soooo handsome. I can't wait to see how you surprise them and oh how excited they are going to be. That dessert party has me interested too. The desserts look so good. I am watching to see if they extend it too. Let's hope!

AWW thanks!!!I think my daughter is going to be super duper excited- she has been talking about wanting to go for a while!! If you hear anything about the party let me kno!!:woohoo:

I had no idea you had a PTR. I'm always on the Budget Board but ventured out and saw a post you made on someone's countdown and said I think that is Annette!!

We are at 51 days. :eek: I have planned a bit but started thinking about it again today.

How do you like the Verizon App?

I have the free version of Lines but may pay for a subscription. I can't decide to do TGM. For some reason I feel like my experience and the DIS had given me enough.

Oh and for your nephews - Buzz, TSM, The safari in Ak, Goofy's Barnstormer, The 3D shows - Muppets, Philharmagic. The Toy Story pizza place in DHS with an arcade.

If they like roller coasters - Rock and Roll and Big Thunder Railroad.

Are you using your GADs for fastpasses or upgrading them for multiday?

Oh and our Disney store had shirts for $5 and$6 yesterday. We have to take our matchy Magic Kingdom pic again. LOL

Take care - Terri (I'm going to subscribe)

HEY TERRI!! I knew you were on the boards but did not know your username! I am not sure about the GAD passes, I posted a question in your J and I am going to post it here too!! I have played around with the VZ app but I guess you won't really know till you are there- I have heard good things about it though. My concern is how it is going to eat up my battery in the park

Did you start the t-shirts yet. I am anxious to see pics!

and for my motivational piece... hope you are out walking enjoying some beautiful spring weather.:hippie:

Hey PAM! I have not even ordered the sheets yet.. i need to get on that!I will do that this week!! Thank you for the motivation! You rawk!Yes I have been walking!! and I took a water class on Sat!!

[Nettaboo]

Ok..here is my GAD question
I have a question about my WDW Tickets GAD tickets..
I am not sure what is the best way to get the most out of the GAD.
Gabby does not have a GAD only me, she really does not ride thrill rides and unless that changes in the next 3 months, we won't be riding any of them.
I don't know if using it for FP or just upgrading it or maybe just getting the souvenir is the best option.
I plan on getting my tickets from UT and when I priced them(not inlcluding their discount) a 5 day pass would cost the same as a 6 day and be for both of us for 437.90

[weezy26nm]

Will do!

[Nettaboo]

If i bought tickets straight from Disney, and not counting my GAD ticket it would cost
456.89 for Gabby and I for 6 days passes

If I bought tickets from UndercoverTourist not counting my GAD ticket it would cost
429.90 for 6 day passes

If I use my GAD pass and upgrade it at Disney from a 5 day pass and then buy Gabby a 6 day pass at Disney it will cost
161.98 +210.87= 372.85

If I use my GAD pass and upgrade it at Disney from a 5 day pass and buy Gabby a 6 day pass on UT it will cost
161.98 +198.85= 360.83


Needless to say I will be going with one of the two latter

[Nettaboo]

photopass preorder
http://www.disneyphotopass.com/previsitoffer.aspx
Using Promo Code PHOTOCD takes an additional 20% off making the CD $79.95.

[weezy26nm]

photopass preorder
http://www.disneyphotopass.com/previsitoffer.aspx
Using Promo Code PHOTOCD takes an additional 20% off making the CD $79.95.

Where did you find this gem of a deal? :thumbsup2

[weezy26nm]

Where did you find this gem of a deal? :thumbsup2
I just went and tried it and it told me it was not valid or had expired.:sad:

[mickeystoontown]

I know that Jensieb on my trip report posted that there's a % off the photopass CD that is open to the general public. Thankfully, I went in with several people and we are doing a share. My portion is just $11.67!

[Nettaboo]

AWWW MAN!!!! I should have gotten it yesterday!Well the pre order is still a good deal..
Lisa, wow that is a great deal!! and you answered my question if you can use multiple cards with it.

[Nettaboo]

I am trying to come up with a budget. I have an idea what I need for our ADRs and things like photpass. How much do you think is a good amount to have for a 5.5 year old??

I just need to try to come up with something for shopping and souvies..I think I want that Mickey Dooney and Bourke and I want to do Pick a Pearl. I need to make a list of who I am bringing something back for (very short list!) and a limit.
I don't want to keep telling Gabby she can't buy things but I don't want to buy a bunch of stuff. I know I will def. let her get ears, and I am going to limit the stuffed things to 2. She loves stuffed animals, I had her go through them around Christmas and got rid of a bunch. It was so bad at my house that I had to tell everyone that they were not allowed to buy any for her-of course my MIL still did!Where was I-lol.
I want to tell her that she has a certain amount to spend and then after that she is done. If I do that, then I know she will be conservative with her spending.

[PamelaKay]

I am trying to come up with a budget. I have an idea what I need for our ADRs and things like photpass. How much do you think is a good amount to have for a 5.5 year old??

I just need to try to come up with something for shopping and souvies..I think I want that Mickey Dooney and Bourke and I want to do Pick a Pearl. I need to make a list of who I am bringing something back for (very short list!) and a limit.
I don't want to keep telling Gabby she can't buy things but I don't want to buy a bunch of stuff. I know I will def. let her get ears, and I am going to limit the stuffed things to 2. She loves stuffed animals, I had her go through them around Christmas and got rid of a bunch. It was so bad at my house that I had to tell everyone that they were not allowed to buy any for her-of course my MIL still did!Where was I-lol.
I want to tell her that she has a certain amount to spend and then after that she is done. If I do that, then I know she will be conservative with her spending.

Well you know we all have opinions and love to share them... that being said, I was so disappointed in the Dooney & Burke purses. They are not even leather. They are cute, but I don't think they are worth the money.

I did have a thought on the budget for your daughter. Have you thought about buying her a gift card with Disney Dollars? That way she can get whatever she wants within the budget you set. It is her "money" to spend on however many items she can get for that amount.

Shopping at DTD and at Mouse Gears in Epcot are 2 of my favorite things to do at Disney. If you need me to price anything while I am there in May, just send me a note. If you PM me your email, I can put it into my phone and email you prices from my phone while we are in the park.

[Nettaboo]

Well you know we all have opinions and love to share them... that being said, I was so disappointed in the Dooney & Burke purses. They are not even leather. They are cute, but I don't think they are worth the money.

I did have a thought on the budget for your daughter. Have you thought about buying her a gift card with Disney Dollars? That way she can get whatever she wants within the budget you set. It is her "money" to spend on however many items she can get for that amount.

Shopping at DTD and at Mouse Gears in Epcot are 2 of my favorite things to do at Disney. If you need me to price anything while I am there in May, just send me a note. If you PM me your email, I can put it into my phone and email you prices from my phone while we are in the park.

I did not know that about the D&B..hmm interesting!
I thought about the GC is a good idea, but I would have to get her a bunch because if one got lost then we are done for! I like the idea..but I still have no idea how much to put on it!!LOL

Thanks for the offer, and I will def. make a list!!!

[Nettaboo]

Hi,
I was wondering if you could tell me the best way to navigate from my Resort (Old Key West) to these locations (like boat or bus) we are going to be there July 23-30

24Saturday MK Early Breakfast at CP @8:05 (also what is the best time to leave so we can be on time for this)
25Sunday Narcoossee @8:25 pm
26Monday Cape May 10:05
27Tuesday HS
28Wednesday Epcot Lunch at Akershus @12:30

Also, AK and DTD

thank you!

[mickeystoontown]

I swear I can't keep up with anything now-days including my subscribed threads. I keep catching up and then falling behind again. :upsidedow

Am I remembering correctly that you asked if multiple cards could be put on one Photopass account? If so, then the answer is yes. I'm doing a share this year but in year's past, I've had up to five cards that I combined on one account.

I would love to have a Dooney & Burke purse but I am too cheap to buy one.:rolleyes: As far as budget goes, you don't want to talk to me about that. I am a sucker for souvenirs! I always buy way to much.

To get to Animal Kingdom and Downtown Disney from your resort, you'll simply catch the bus to both. On your other ADRs....will you be in the parks at the time you are going to them or at your resort (obviously, with the exception of Crystal Palace)

[Nettaboo]

I swear I can't keep up with anything now-days including my subscribed threads. I keep catching up and then falling behind again. :upsidedow

Am I remembering correctly that you asked if multiple cards could be put on one Photopass account? If so, then the answer is yes. I'm doing a share this year but in year's past, I've had up to five cards that I combined on one account.

I would love to have a Dooney & Burke purse but I am too cheap to buy one.:rolleyes: As far as budget goes, you don't want to talk to me about that. I am a sucker for souvenirs! I always buy way to much.

To get to Animal Kingdom and Downtown Disney from your resort, you'll simply catch the bus to both. On your other ADRs....will you be in the parks at the time you are going to them or at your resort (obviously, with the exception of Crystal Palace)

Hey Lisa!! I feel the same way about my subscribed!!
That is good to know about the photopass because I know my dad and the boys will not be with Gabby and I all the time. Now I have to just remind them to get the pics!!!LOL
I saw the purse the last time and I really wanted it but I talked myself out of it...I am so hard on purses that I really should not even be considering it!!LOl

I am sorry I guess I should have made it clear where I will be comming from!!
All of the locations will be from the resort

[teedisney]

Hi Nette. Be at your bus stop an hour before your ressie. we were late for a few b/c we were sure 30 minutes was enough. Nope.

Is your CP ressie b4 the park opens? There will be a special line for early breakfast ressies so look for it. It was really cool. I felt like a VIP going through that line. LOL I have thought about making a ressie so I could get in there early even though we won't eat there. I know that's wrong so I havne't. Plus it makes for an early morning!! We aren't doing early mornings. Going to use the GAD fastpasses to our advantage there.

[teedisney]

Did you add the prices of your meals plus tax and tip?

[teedisney]

Oh the menu at akershus is interesting. I'd be ordering of the kid's menu there.

[Nettaboo]

Hi Nette. Be at your bus stop an hour before your ressie. we were late for a few b/c we were sure 30 minutes was enough. Nope.

Is your CP ressie b4 the park opens? There will be a special line for early breakfast ressies so look for it. It was really cool. I felt like a VIP going through that line. LOL I have thought about making a ressie so I could get in there early even though we won't eat there. I know that's wrong so I havne't. Plus it makes for an early morning!! We aren't doing early mornings. Going to use the GAD fastpasses to our advantage there.

Did you add the prices of your meals plus tax and tip?

Oh the menu at akershus is interesting. I'd be ordering of the kid's menu there.

Thanks for the tip on the bus stop!That is going to be an early morning! Our CP ressie are at 8:05. I added the price of tax to the meal- I need to do tip too, thanks for reminiding me !
Oh I am def. all over the kids menue at Akershus!!LOL

[Nettaboo]

Hey Guys,
I have not been around, i have had alot of things going on in my family. But I have been thinking about the trip and doing my projects. here are some pics of what I have been doing..

I hang around on the creative boards over on DIS .. I got a couple of invites that I edited for the kids. I am going to put them out at night and they will get them in the AM. The boys are only going to one with us as of now because the other 2 are princesses so my Mom vetoed them lol.

Here is one of the invites up close
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Gabriellasmom/Disney/Finished%20Invites/CRT.jpg
and a group shot of some of them, The Narcoossees one is for my parents- I booked a surprise dinner for them there
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Gabriellasmom/Disney/Preperations/DSC03150.jpg

I made the kids Welcome to Disney Letters- and I am going to put their GCs in there. I also made G an Invite to Disney and I am going to use that when I tell her about the trip

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Gabriellasmom/Disney/Preperations/DSC03151.jpg

Here is a picture of the journals and activity books that I made.. I had the activity books bound at Staples- I was not tryna punch holes in all that!!LOL

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Gabriellasmom/Disney/Preperations/DSC03140.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Gabriellasmom/Disney/Preperations/DSC03157.jpg

Here are the autograph books and epcot passports I had made for G
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Gabriellasmom/Disney/Preperations/DSC03142.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Gabriellasmom/Disney/Preperations/DSC03143.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Gabriellasmom/Disney/Preperations/DSC03146.jpg

A couple of shirts I picked up from the Disney Store for The Kids
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Gabriellasmom/Disney/Preperations/DSC03155.jpg

G's Bathing suit
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Gabriellasmom/Disney/Preperations/DSC03156.jpg

[bmldisney]

I just got started reading your PTR. Subbing to save and can't wait to hear more!!!:goodvibes

[lexmas]

Oh my goodness, look at all that stuff! I love it!

The invitations are SO cute. What a good idea!

The journals and autograph books look great. The autograph books look really professional!

The clothes are all so cute! And that swimsuit? Oh my goodness, it's so adorable!

[mickeystoontown]

Girl, you have got a creative gene in you that I certainly don't have! You did a fantastic job! I love everything.

The clothes are so cute. I think my favorite is the bathing suit and flip flops.

[PamelaKay]

I am at a loss for words. That stuff is AMAZING! I think it may even inspire me.

[teedisney]

Annette did you think about doing Akerhaus breakfast? It seems like a much more enjoyable meal.

Every time I look at those autograph books, I think I might try it but some times Isaiah isn't into the characters so it might be a waste.

[Nettaboo]

I just got started reading your PTR. Subbing to save and can't wait to hear more!!!:goodvibes

:welcome: Thank you for joining!! jump right in!

Oh my goodness, look at all that stuff! I love it!

The invitations are SO cute. What a good idea!

The journals and autograph books look great. The autograph books look really professional!

The clothes are all so cute! And that swimsuit? Oh my goodness, it's so adorable!

Thank you!!! The autograph book actually is "professional", I sent it to a company (artscow.com) to have them printed!
I would not have been able to do any of this if it had not been for the creative boards..that is where I got most of the stuff..I



[/COLOR]Girl, you have got a creative gene in you that I certainly don't have! You did a fantastic job! I love everything.

The clothes are so cute. I think my favorite is the bathing suit and flip flops.

Thank you!! I love that bathing suit!! She has glasses to go with it and a towel.. I think it looks so cute on her on..she has been trying to lobby for a 2 piece- NEVER!!LOL

I am at a loss for words. That stuff is AMAZING! I think it may even inspire me.
WOW Tthank you soo much!

Annette did you think about doing Akerhaus breakfast? It seems like a much more enjoyable meal.

Every time I look at those autograph books, I think I might try it but some times Isaiah isn't into the characters so it might be a waste.
Hey Terri.. I am hoping Gabby will be into gettig autographs- guess I will find out huh?? I was going to make a breafast at Akerhursh but I was trying to go for a later start for out day.. the lunch menue is a bet intrastin' ..lol

[Nettaboo]

I am reposting this because I did some work on it and I got the music to synch up much better!

(click on the blue area)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Gabriellasmom/DIS%20projects/th_DisneyCastlePrincessRosieTiana.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Gabriellasmom/DIS%20projects/?action=view&current=DisneyCastlePrincessRosieTiana.flv)

[Pryncesa]

cool video :thumbsup2

[weezy26nm]

All the stuff you made looks amazing! I can't wait until you tell your daughter. I'm almost as excited for that as I am my own trip. LOL I hope you can catch it on video so we can all enjoy it. Have you heard the dessert party has been extended to August 14th. Just in case you are still interested.

[Nettaboo]

cool video :thumbsup2
THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!

All the stuff you made looks amazing! I can't wait until you tell your daughter. I'm almost as excited for that as I am my own trip. LOL I hope you can catch it on video so we can all enjoy it. Have you heard the dessert party has been extended to August 14th. Just in case you are still interested.

I KNOW!! I Can't wait to tell her either!! The funny part is that she has been talking about going more and more. Thanks for the informaiton on the party..I am still thinking!!! ARe you going ?

[mickeystoontown]

Morning friend,

Hope you had a good weekend. Do anything Disney planning related?

[Nettaboo]

Wanted to show you, BabyGirl's Minnie Dress
Please excuse the mess

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Gabriellasmom/Disney/Preperations/DSC03184.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Gabriellasmom/Disney/Preperations/DSC03185.jpg

And the luggage I got for Mother's Day (edited..my picture is too dark so I am going to put the pic from the website)
http://cdn2.overstock.com/images/products/L10574922c.jpg

[Nettaboo]

Morning friend,

Hope you had a good weekend. Do anything Disney planning related?

Good morning!!! How are you?? I went shopping this weekend for things for The Girl..She has gotten so tall that really nothing from last summer fits. Her God Mom bought her some things as well!! JCPenny was having a great sale! Between my Burlington, Children's place and Pennys purchases- I think she is just about set. I think she may need 1 or 2 more pairs of capris and that is it.
I found her Bathing suit from last year and it still fits so now she has 3.
I have 3 complaints about the designers for this year's children's clothes..

All the shorts are too short!! They have NO legs.. so all her things are capris or bumuders(sp). Also it was VERY hard to find a one piece in her size, most things were two pieces.. And the last thing is that I am looking for some cute all white sneakers- or with 1 color.. WHY does all the shoes(nikes and reebox) have to be all these multicolors...ACCK!! Ok those are my complaints!!

[mickeystoontown]

First off, your princess looks absolutely adorable in her Minnie dress. It's just soooooo cute! I really want some new luggage but can't really justify going out and buying more since the ones I have are perfectly fine.

Me and Mama went shopping this weekend and we saw some little girl shorts as we were cutting through the girls department. We made the same comment......look how short those shorts are! And some of the tops are tiny. Ummmmm, I would want my little girl flaunting her stuff at an early age. :sad2:

[Nettaboo]

I need to keep a running list of what I need to do and buy. I am going to put this on the front page and update it and I need to..but I will post the first here..

To Do:
1. Make Mickey Shirts
2. Make Travel Day Shirts
3. Reprint Cape May, CRT,Akershursh, invites
<strike>4. Make sure Mom Calls DME</strike>

5. Make sure Mom makes reservation for Parking
6. Decide on how many days for tickets and Purchase them
7. Decide on must sees for each park and make touring plan
8. Get Adresses for post cards
9. Make a list of souvineer people
10. Garden Grocery order
11. Packing list


To Buy
1. Red Shirts for me and daddy (done)
2. Albums for the boys(Patricia is buying them)
3. Tickets
4. Photopass CD (waiting on Sis for 1/2)
5. Bigger Memory Stick
6. Extended Battery for Phone
<strike>7. Sneakers(me and G)</strike> Well half.. Still need 2 get another pair each
8. Clickable Sharpies
9. Ear Thingies for plane
10. Body Glide
11. Cheap Pop Laundry thingy
12. 2 n 1 laundry things (ordered some samples...)
13. Sun hats for the kids
14. Glow Necklaces(dollar store)
15. Mister Fans
16. PJs(for G)
17. Bug Spray/Sunblock(Avon) (done)
18. Cinch Back Pack Things (ordered)
<strike>19. Small Park Bag</strike>
19 Red Shirt for T
20. White Shirts for Me, T and G.

[Nettaboo]

Ok.. so on to Touring Plans..
I will start with Epcot(I don't know why I picked this one first..lol)
So far on my must sees are

Akershus at 12:30
Captain EO(taking the place of Honey I shrunk the kids) hope it is still runing in July
Get me an Adult Slushy drink
Pick a Pearl(Japan)
Nemo and Friends
Turtle Talk
Chacter Spot

Ok.. so Can you suggest anything else that should be a Must see for Epcot?? Also if you can help me with a plan of attack so I am not criss crossing the park all day.

[PamelaKay]

Ok.. so on to Touring Plans..
I will start with Epcot(I don't know why I picked this one first..lol)
So far on my must sees are

Akershus at 12:30
Captain EO(taking the place of Honey I shrunk the kids) hope it is still runing in July
Get me an Adult Slushy drink
Pick a Pearl(Japan)
Nemo and Friends
Turtle Talk
Chacter Spot

Ok.. so Can you suggest anything else that should be a Must see for Epcot?? Also if you can help me with a plan of attack so I am not criss crossing the park all day.

This I might be able to help with. Are you planning on being at Epcot prior to the 12:30 ressie? If so I woud do Character Spot first. It is just to the right of the big fountain and then go to Nemo and Turtle talk. Then head up to Captain EO. There are 3 paths to the world showcase. The main one in the middle and one on each side. If you go to EO, you can take the one on the right side. That puts you in Canada, then United Kingdom then on around to France. They have frozen adult slushies. Then you can go get your pearl in Japan before going on around to lunch.

A couple of recommendations

There are really cool interactive games and things in the innoventions areas in Epcot. My sister and I had a blast playing the waste management/recylcing video games and the fire safety one.

Soarin at the Land is awesome as long a you are not prone to motion sickness. It is one of my favorite things at Disney, but you will need to get a Fast Pass or the lines are long.

Test track is a fun ride and not very scary.

Did you know Winnie the Pooh, Tigger and Eyeore can be found in the toy store in the United Kingdom. This is the only place at Disney you can get a picture with more than one Pooh character at a time and the lines are usually short since most folks don't know they are back there.

We had a very short wait to get a picture taken with Aurora outside France.

Belle and Beast are usually outside Germany and Aladdin and Jasmine are outside Morroco.

The margarita's in Mexico are yummy!

Not sure if any of this helps.

Love the minnie dress. Saw a family this weekend at Animal Kingdom who had custom shirts. Each person in the family had a different animal print Mickey Head and their name on the front of their t-shirt.

I can't wait to see the rest of your creations.

[Pryncesa]

Ok, first of all, you daughter looks so cute in her little Minnie dress!! :goodvibes And, I am really loving that luggage!! Might have to check into it for myself. :rolleyes1

[lexmas]

I would make sure to ride spaceship earth and to stop at club cool!

That Minnie Dress is beautiful!

[Nettaboo]

First off, your princess looks absolutely adorable in her Minnie dress. It's just soooooo cute! I really want some new luggage but can't really justify going out and buying more since the ones I have are perfectly fine.

Me and Mama went shopping this weekend and we saw some little girl shorts as we were cutting through the girls department. We made the same comment......look how short those shorts are! And some of the tops are tiny. Ummmmm, I would want my little girl flaunting her stuff at an early age. :sad2:

I love that dress and she has been trying to wear it since it came!!LOL
I don't know WHY they are making those shorts so "short"...shamefull

This I might be able to help with. Are you planning on being at Epcot prior to the 12:30 ressie? If so I woud do Character Spot first. It is just to the right of the big fountain and then go to Nemo and Turtle talk. Then head up to Captain EO. There are 3 paths to the world showcase. The main one in the middle and one on each side. If you go to EO, you can take the one on the right side. That puts you in Canada, then United Kingdom then on around to France. They have frozen adult slushies. Then you can go get your pearl in Japan before going on around to lunch.

A couple of recommendations

There are really cool interactive games and things in the innoventions areas in Epcot. My sister and I had a blast playing the waste management/recylcing video games and the fire safety one.

Soarin at the Land is awesome as long a you are not prone to motion sickness. It is one of my favorite things at Disney, but you will need to get a Fast Pass or the lines are long.

Test track is a fun ride and not very scary.

Did you know Winnie the Pooh, Tigger and Eyeore can be found in the toy store in the United Kingdom. This is the only place at Disney you can get a picture with more than one Pooh character at a time and the lines are usually short since most folks don't know they are back there.

We had a very short wait to get a picture taken with Aurora outside France.

Belle and Beast are usually outside Germany and Aladdin and Jasmine are outside Morroco.

The margarita's in Mexico are yummy!

Not sure if any of this helps.

Love the minnie dress. Saw a family this weekend at Animal Kingdom who had custom shirts. Each person in the family had a different animal print Mickey Head and their name on the front of their t-shirt.

I can't wait to see the rest of your creations.

WOW..thanks for all that help!!I will update my list..I was just looking at the Epcot map.. WHY WHY WHY is Japan all the way in the middle???LOL

Ok, first of all, you daughter looks so cute in her little Minnie dress!! :goodvibes And, I am really loving that luggage!! Might have to check into it for myself. :rolleyes1

The luggage is really cute in person and the pink is not as bright as the stock pic. I will try to take the picture over this weekend so you can see the true colors.. Not that I amtrying to be an enabler but on overstock all their things ship for either 2.95 or 3.9:littleangel:


I would make sure to ride spaceship earth and to stop at club cool!

That Minnie Dress is beautiful!

oh yeah can't forget club cool..I am gonna trick Gabby with the soda..I am such a bad momma!!LOL

[Nettaboo]

Really cool maps of the parks..espcially for younger kids
http://www.explorethemagic.com/disney-world-maps.asp

[teedisney]

You can order autograph books from disneyshopping.com. I need to get myself together. We leave in less than 2 weeks! Our Disney mail came last week.

[Nettaboo]

Hey Terri, I need to get 2 different covers- you don't know the arguing that will be if they had they same one

[mickeystoontown]

Just stopping in to say "HI" and to see if you had posted an installment before I head out Wednesday.

[Nettaboo]

Hi Lisa! By now you are enjoying Disney! I I hope you have a great time!!!
I really need some new sneakers, I have been lookign for a shoe that is good for people with flat feet so I bought some Brooks sneakers because they are supposed to be really good walking/running shoes- and I have been walking in the AM and my dang feet still hurt!! I need to see if I can find a good insert because if not I am gonna be in so much pain in disney!

[lexmas]

Oh no, good shoes are a must. When we went on our honeymoon we literally walked all day for the first few days...from 8 am until 3 or 4 the next morning at DTD. My feet have never hurt so much in my life. I had to ball up socks to put under my arches in my shoes just to keep some of the pain away. And we couldn't find any inserts for our shoes anywhere on property. That was horrible. (Clearly, since I'm still complaining about it 4.5 years later!) So find good shoes! Don't leave home without them!

[Nettaboo]

Oh no, good shoes are a must. When we went on our honeymoon we literally walked all day for the first few days...from 8 am until 3 or 4 the next morning at DTD. My feet have never hurt so much in my life. I had to ball up socks to put under my arches in my shoes just to keep some of the pain away. And we couldn't find any inserts for our shoes anywhere on property. That was horrible. (Clearly, since I'm still complaining about it 4.5 years later!) So find good shoes! Don't leave home without them!

I KNOW!! T his is my number one quest!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Nettaboo]

Here is a shirt i design that I made for me and Gabby

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Gabriellasmom/Disney/Final%20T-shirt%20Designs/MotherandDaughterTrip2010.jpg

[teedisney]

I love the shirt design!! :cheer2:

I read there are books in Walgreen's. I might check that out tomorrow. I would offer to get them for you but I have gotten forgetful here lately. I was supposed to bring someone some UNC shirts back from my last trip. I remembered once but then never got them!!

[teedisney]

OK I have spent the afternoon on the DISign boards. Man I'm thinking about a personalized autograph book. I really want this to be a low stress trip so I'm thinking I might stress myself out trying to get signatures. maybe I'll just print the ones we know we will see at Chef Mickey's.

[Nettaboo]

I love the shirt design!! :cheer2:

I read there are books in Walgreen's. I might check that out tomorrow. I would offer to get them for you but I have gotten forgetful here lately. I was supposed to bring someone some UNC shirts back from my last trip. I remembered once but then never got them!!

OK I have spent the afternoon on the DISign boards. Man I'm thinking about a personalized autograph book. I really want this to be a low stress trip so I'm thinking I might stress myself out trying to get signatures. maybe I'll just print the ones we know we will see at Chef Mickey's.

Hey Terri, Thanks for the comps on the shirts! I forgot to pick up white shirts the TWO times I was in Walmart this weekend so I will get them this week and hopefully get that done. I will have to check out Walgreens and see if I see them.. are they bound or spiral? It is alot to ask somone to bring back something that you actually need, that is why I have not asked anyone.. i don't want them to feel bad if they forget!!LOL
oh and stay off the creative boards-the stuff is so good and addictive!!

[Nettaboo]

Well i won't be able to use that shirt design after all

Instead I will use this one
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Gabriellasmom/Disney/celebratingourfirsttrip-nettaboo-.jpg

DH is going to be with us the 23-28:cool1::cool1:

[PamelaKay]

Well i won't be able to use that shirt design after all

Instead I will use this one
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Gabriellasmom/Disney/celebratingourfirsttrip-nettaboo-.jpg

DH is going to be with us the 23-28:cool1::cool1:

Love this design!

Have you found a good pair of shoes yet?

[lexmas]

What an adorable shirt design, I love it so much!

[Nettaboo]

awww thank you both!!!
No..haven't found any new shoes yet..BUT I put a new arch support in my old Nikes and they don't hurt anywhere near the other ones..they are tolerable.

I was able to change my ADRs move them to day when DH is going to be there.. I was luky because they were hard ones.. CRT and Arkershush... I am gonna have to change my days around too..
I will be back to do that, my nephew had surgery today and I promised him popcicles so I gotta go take em to him!!!

[Nettaboo]

Here is our newest schedule...

23 Friday Travel day..explore the resort and probably just Downtown Disney

24Saturday MK Early Breakfast at CP @8:05 (10.99,18.99), CRT @6:50
25Sunday AK Narcoossee for my parents @8:25 pm
26Monday (no park) Cape May 10:05(10.99. 18.99)
27Tuesday Epcot Akershus @5:15
28Wednesday HS
29Thursday MK Wishes @9:15
30Friday Travel day

[thosecrazystephens]

subscribing, can't wait to see how thing go for your daughter! we have a 4 yr old who will go to DL for the first time Aug 2011, and then her first WDW trip the next september. I wish we could afford to hop on a plane and go now. I will make do with updates about your daughter's excitement after the trip. We are surprising our kids too! I'm sooo excited! Hope your nephew is feeling better!

[thosecrazystephens]

awww thank you both!!!
No..haven't found any new shoes yet..BUT I put a new arch support in my old Nikes and they don't hurt anywhere near the other ones..they are tolerable.


Have you heard of superfeet? they are these amazing inserts you can get at Fleet Feet or Runner's World. They are awesome and will give new life to your shoes for about $30

[Nettaboo]

How exciting that your daughter gets to go to both! I am thinking about planning something to DL in the next couple of years because my daughter keeps asking about going to Cali-well actually to Hollywood!!LOL

I have never heard of those.. I bought my shoes from Fleet Feet(the hurt ones) so I don't wanna give them anymore money! I felt like they kinda pushed the shoes on me-now I know ultimately it was my choice...

Thanks for joining in! I want to tell her about the trip sooo bad now but I know she would drive me CRAZY for the next month!!LOL

[Nettaboo]

Just finished fixing up the invites with the new dates so i can print them out at home..
I was gonna take BabyGirl bowling but I just realized that the Kids Bowl Free coupons are not good after 5...well I am sure we will find something to get into tonight. Tomorrow she has a party and Sunday I was going to take her to see Shrek...Sometime in between all of that I am going to go look for some New Balances for us both and hopefully cross somethings off my list.

[Nettaboo]

Have you heard of superfeet? they are these amazing inserts you can get at Fleet Feet or Runner's World. They are awesome and will give new life to your shoes for about $30

I am on the superfeet website..what color do you have?? I see there are 4 different ones

[lexmas]

Your plans look great!

I say, go to DL some day, but not hollywood. Hollywood is so trashy...we went there the first time we went to CA and it was AWFUL...if we didn't have a screaming baby who hated being in the car, we would have just turned the car around!

[Nettaboo]

We wound up not even going to the movies this weekend.
Friday Gabby and I hung out around the house.. Saturday I co-washed my hair and took her to her party..the party did not start till 2 and we were there till after 8.. She had a ball.
Sunday I took her bowling along with one of my friends and her nephew..

I did order the drawstring backpacks that I want for the kids for in the park and I sent my sister the link to the autograph books for the boys.

I have been playing around with ridemax but it is making my head spin!!

[Nettaboo]

Your plans look great!

I say, go to DL some day, but not hollywood. Hollywood is so trashy...we went there the first time we went to CA and it was AWFUL...if we didn't have a screaming baby who hated being in the car, we would have just turned the car around!

WOW really?? I guess all I know is from the movies and such! She wants to go there because she saw it on a movie.. i need find out where the shows she likes are taped...

[PamelaKay]

Hi there!

I loved the invitations you have been working on for the different restaurants. Since the entire trip is a surprise for my mom, I would love to do something similar. Can you point me to any specific sites you used to help create them. I loved the Narcoosee's one. We are eating there for dinner on our first night.

Thanks a bunch!

Ok, now on to my inspirational segment :yay: This little guy looks more like jumping jacks than a yay to me. I am actually able to do a 10 minute mile on the elipitcal machine. Haven't dropped any pounds (love food too much), but feel a bit healthier. Hope your walking is going well and that you get your shoes feeling good!

[Nettaboo]

Hey Pam!! I just sent you a pm!

[PamelaKay]

Hey Pam!! I just sent you a pm!

You rock! :rockband:

I am so addicted now, it will be a chore to get actual work done :rotfl:

[mickeystoontown]

Hey girl! Just wanted you to know that I'm still around.

[Nettaboo]

You rock! :rockband:

I am so addicted now, it will be a chore to get actual work done :rotfl:

I know!! The creative boards can get addictive..be caredul!!

Hey girl! Just wanted you to know that I'm still around.

Hey welcome back!! I am on your report and loving it already!!

[Kelrykengab]

Hi! I am a little late, but have been enjoying your PTR! You and your family are going to have so much fun! Yikes, you are one crazy creative woman! I love your journals, invites, tshirts and everything else. That Minnie dress is too cute! Fabulous job with all the working out! I too have been in an up and down weight cycle since I was in my 20's. I also have a Gabriella! Mine is 23 months old. Your nephews might dig the Pirate League. It is in my TR below if you want to see pics. I also have some pics at the princess meals too. Oh and also, that was so great what you did for GAD! Thanks for sharing!!

[Nettaboo]

Hi! I am a little late, but have been enjoying your PTR! You and your family are going to have so much fun! Yikes, you are one crazy creative woman! I love your journals, invites, tshirts and everything else. That Minnie dress is too cute! Fabulous job with all the working out! I too have been in an up and down weight cycle since I was in my 20's. I also have a Gabriella! Mine is 23 months old. Your nephews might dig the Pirate League. It is in my TR below if you want to see pics. I also have some pics at the princess meals too. Oh and also, that was so great what you did for GAD! Thanks for sharing!!

:welcome: WOW thanks for all your compliments, you are too sweet!!
oh another Gabriella..YAY! I have seriously been slacking on my exercise but I will be getting it together!! off to check out more of your TR!!

[Kelrykengab]

:welcome: WOW thanks for all your compliments, you are too sweet!!
oh another Gabriella..YAY! I have seriously been slacking on my exercise but I will be getting it together!! off to check out more of your TR!!
Oh yay!!! See you over there! :banana:

[Nettaboo]

Oh yay!!! See you over there! :banana:

I was looking at your journal when my daughter came over..she said your daughters are cute and she loved their AK outfits.

[Nettaboo]

ok.. so here are the list I have so far for where the Princess are in Epcot..
Any adds or changes??

Belle- France
Mulan- China
Auroa-France
Snow White- Germany
Jasmine -Morocco

[Nettaboo]

So I bought the cinch bakpacks for the kids for the trip on Ebay.. and the seller sends me the wrong ones. The ones I wanted had a zipper pocket-these don't.
I have emailed him and he is not returning my emails which is pissing me off.He sent me an invoice off Ebay (because of the combined shipping for 3) but I paid through pay pal..am I still covered?
It is only 7.50 but darn it .I work hard for my money and when I pay for something, I want exactly what I paid for !

[Nettaboo]

Also will someone pretty please take pity on me and help me with this ridemax

[Kelrykengab]

I was looking at your journal when my daughter came over..she said your daughters are cute and she loved their AK outfits.
Aaaw, she is so sweet. Thanks!
ok.. so here are the list I have so far for where the Princess are in Epcot..
Any adds or changes??

Belle- France
Mulan- China
Auroa-France
Snow White- Germany
Jasmine -Morocco
Have you thought about just going to Akershus and seeing 5 of the princesses at once and then you will have more time to do rides and such instead of waiting in all these princess lines? Not that I am against waiting for princesses, we waited for 90 mins for fairies, but just a thought.:)

[Nettaboo]

Aaaw, she is so sweet. Thanks!

Have you thought about just going to Akershus and seeing 5 of the princesses at once and then you will have more time to do rides and such instead of waiting in all these princess lines? Not that I am against waiting for princesses, we waited for 90 mins for fairies, but just a thought.:)

We have an ADR for Akershus..I just wanted to know what princess are when we are walking around world showcase..so I can keep my eyes out

[Kelrykengab]

We have an ADR for Akershus..I just wanted to know what princess are when we are walking around world showcase..so I can keep my eyes out
Ok. Never hurts to be organized! :)

[mickeystoontown]

So I bought the cinch bakpacks for the kids for the trip on Ebay.. and the seller sends me the wrong ones. The ones I wanted had a zipper pocket-these don't.
I have emailed him and he is not returning my emails which is pissing me off.He sent me an invoice off Ebay (because of the combined shipping for 3) but I paid through pay pal..am I still covered?
It is only 7.50 but darn it .I work hard for my money and when I pay for something, I want exactly what I paid for !

If the description said they had zippered pockets, then that is what you should have gotten. I am a seller on ebay and I know that I have to be very exact in my descriptions. You can file a claim through ebay. That should get the seller's attention.

[lexmas]

You can also file through paypal *there's a time limit...90 days, maybe?*, and you'll most likely get your money back. I'd try e-bay first. Misrepresenting what you're selling is certainly frowned upon!

[MickMick]

Hey there Netta. I love the family t-shirt design. Very cute!

[Nettaboo]

Ok. Never hurts to be organized! :)
thats my plan!! but you know how plans go!!LOL


If the description said they had zippered pockets, then that is what you should have gotten. I am a seller on ebay and I know that I have to be very exact in my descriptions. You can file a claim through ebay. That should get the seller's attention.

Lisa, I don't think I am covered under Ebay because they seller just sent me an invoice through PayPal- not winning an acution..because I wanted to get three and the listing was for 1.




Hey there Netta. I love the family t-shirt design. Very cute!

Hey Mick!! thanks!!!

[lexmas]

Lisa, I don't think I am covered under Ebay because they seller just sent me an invoice through PayPal- not winning an acution..because I wanted to get three and the listing was for 1.

File with paypal then...there's "item not as described" or "wrong item" or something. Paypal is generally good about giving your money back.

[Nettaboo]

File with paypal then...there's "item not as described" or "wrong item" or something. Paypal is generally good about giving your money back.

Thanks!! They finally answered my email when I told them that if they did not get back to me that I was contacting PAYPAL.. we will see if they get it together!!

[Nettaboo]

Does anyone know anything about the Rock 'n' Glow Dance Party in DHS?? I saw it listed.. is this a hard ticket party?

[mickeystoontown]

Thanks!! They finally answered my email when I told them that if they did not get back to me that I was contacting PAYPAL.. we will see if they get it together!!

Good to see that they finally got back with you. Don't let too much time pass though before you file a claim with Paypal if you see that they are still jacking you around.

[Nettaboo]

Good to see that they finally got back with you. Don't let too much time pass though before you file a claim with Paypal if you see that they are still jacking you around.

Everyone thanks for the replies on this seller..I recieved an email this morning that they were sending out a new shipment so lets hope that they stick to their word!!

[Nettaboo]

Yesterday whilst at the dollar store, I picked up some glow in the dark bracelettes and things for the kids, also some arm floaties and rings for the pool.

This weekend I am going to work on the rest of the shirts and also I am making waterbottle lables and hand fands for Gabby's little commencement they are doing for her leaving the Kindergarten because it is going to be outside. It is going to be a busy weekend because it is Father's day too...

[mickeystoontown]

Everyone thanks for the replies on this seller..I recieved an email this morning that they were sending out a new shipment so lets hope that they stick to their word!!

Glad to hear that they said they were sending out the new shipment. I'll keep my fingers crossed that they will.

Yesterday whilst at the dollar store, I picked up some glow in the dark bracelettes and things for the kids, also some arm floaties and rings for the pool.

This weekend I am going to work on the rest of the shirts and also I am making waterbottle lables and hand fands for Gabby's little commencement they are doing for her leaving the Kindergarten because it is going to be outside. It is going to be a busy weekend because it is Father's day too...

I love love love dollars stores. You can find all sorts of Disney trip stuff in there. Be sure to post pictures of Gaggy's commencement. She is a darling!

[Nettaboo]

Touring days...
How does this look??

23 Friday Travel day..explore the resort and probably just Downtown Disney

24Saturday MK Early Breakfast at CP @8:05 (10.99,18.99), CRT @6:50
25Sunday MK Narcoossee for my parents @8:25 pm
26Monday (no park) Cape May 10:05(10.99. 18.99)
27Tuesday Epcot Akershus @5:15
28Wednesday HS
29Thursday AK/Downtown Disney

30Friday Travel day


I am thinking of switching my second MK day and my AK day because DH leaves on the morning of the 28th.. if I do this then he will get to see more parks..BUT MK is a red day on the 29th ..HELP!! I think I am truly overthinking things...

[mickeystoontown]

Touring days...
How does this look??

23 Friday Travel day..explore the resort and probably just Downtown Disney

24Saturday MK Early Breakfast at CP @8:05 (10.99,18.99), CRT @6:50
25Sunday MK Narcoossee for my parents @8:25 pm
26Monday (no park) Cape May 10:05(10.99. 18.99)
27Tuesday Epcot Akershus @5:15
28Wednesday HS
29Thursday AK/Downtown Disney

30Friday Travel day


I am thinking of switching my second MK day and my AK day because DH leaves on the morning of the 28th.. if I do this then he will get to see more parks..BUT MK is a red day on the 29th ..HELP!! I think I am truly overthinking things...

Well, if it were me, I'd probably switch the second MK day to the last day. Why? 'Cause we simply HAVE to spend our last day at Disney at the Magic Kingdom. There's no better way to end a vacation.

I do like the fact that you have a "no park" day in the middle of the vacation. You'll need that day to rest, do a little shopping and/or resort hopping.

[Nettaboo]

Glad to hear that they said they were sending out the new shipment. I'll keep my fingers crossed that they will.



I love love love dollars stores. You can find all sorts of Disney trip stuff in there. Be sure to post pictures of Gaggy's commencement. She is a darling!

Well, if it were me, I'd probably switch the second MK day to the last day. Why? 'Cause we simply HAVE to spend our last day at Disney at the Magic Kingdom. There's no better way to end a vacation.

I do like the fact that you have a "no park" day in the middle of the vacation. You'll need that day to rest, do a little shopping and/or resort hopping.

The dollar stores will get you in trouble though!! I went there for antibacterial gel and calmine lotion..they had neither and I still spent 24 bucks!! I had all three kids and they wanted a toy!!LOL

I was thinking the same thing about the last day being in MK to remember BUT should I chance it being a red day??The evening is a yellow..
Do you think I should start the day late? like just chill in the pool and pack up and then go late so that we can catch the fireworks?? or maybe I can schedule the dessert party for us...won't that be nice????

[mickeystoontown]

The dollar stores will get you in trouble though!! I went there for antibacterial gel and calmine lotion..they had neither and I still spent 24 bucks!! I had all three kids and they wanted a toy!!LOL

I was thinking the same thing about the last day being in MK to remember BUT should I chance it being a red day??The evening is a yellow..
Do you think I should start the day late? like just chill in the pool and pack up and then go late so that we can catch the fireworks?? or maybe I can schedule the dessert party for us...won't that be nice????

Oh I never walk away from the dollar store without dropping at least $10.

I don't really go by the crowd levels any more. But, we've been to Disney enough that we know the ins and outs, the little hidden pathways, etc. The only problem with starting late in the day is there will probably be no Fastpasses left. What if you started the day early, went back to the resort to chill out a while and then go back for the dessert party? I so wish I had remembered the dessert party when I made our dinner reservations this year.

[Nettaboo]

Ok.. Lisa you have convinced me!! I just called and scheduled the party for me and baby girl for our last night!! I figure that will be a nice memory for us!!

[mickeystoontown]

Ok.. Lisa you have convinced me!! I just called and scheduled the party for me and baby girl for our last night!! I figure that will be a nice memory for us!!

While I have never been to the dessert party, I can tell you that we've viewed the fireworks from that location many many times. It was a perfect spot and Tinkerbell would fly right over our heads. You'll definitely make some memories to last a lifetime.

[Nettaboo]

While I have never been to the dessert party, I can tell you that we've viewed the fireworks from that location many many times. It was a perfect spot and Tinkerbell would fly right over our heads. You'll definitely make some memories to last a lifetime.

This is EXACLTY what I am hoping!!!

[Nettaboo]

Ok..so on our first full day is a MK day and we have 8:05 ADRs for CP..
I am hoping to be out of there by rope drop BUT I am not going to rush my daughter if all the characters have not come..
With that being said.. if we don't get out by 9 do you think it is best to just go straight to Mickey's ToonTown Fair to get in line for the fairies and try to do Dumbo later or on our next MK day??

[mickeystoontown]

Ok..so on our first full day is a MK day and we have 8:05 ADRs for CP..
I am hoping to be out of there by rope drop BUT I am not going to rush my daughter if all the characters have not come..
With that being said.. if we don't get out by 9 do you think it is best to just go straight to Mickey's ToonTown Fair to get in line for the fairies and try to do Dumbo later or on our next MK day??

I think that's exactly what I would do. When we were at Toontown this past trip, the line for the fairies was 70 minutes! But that was later in the afternoon. You can always do Toontown first on your first MK day and then Fantasyland first on your second MK day.

[Nettaboo]

I think that's exactly what I would do. When we were at Toontown this past trip, the line for the fairies was 70 minutes! But that was later in the afternoon. You can always do Toontown first on your first MK day and then Fantasyland first on your second MK day.

Lisa has anyone told you that YOU RAWK lately?? If they they should because you DO!!!!

[mickeystoontown]

Lisa has anyone told you that YOU RAWK lately?? If they they should because you DO!!!!

You're so silly!

[Nettaboo]

Was able to check two things off my list!
Ordered the autograph books for my nephews because my sister is a slacker:rotfl: and I want it done.
Made the parking reservation for the airport.

[mickeystoontown]

Was able to check two things off my list!
Ordered the autograph books for my nephews because my sister is a slacker:rotfl: and I want it done.
Made the parking reservation for the airport.

You so sound like me. My sisters are both slackers too and I get frustrated as heck at them. Usually, I just take charge and do whatever it is I am waiting on them to do.

I know you are glad to get the airport parking reservation checked off your list!

How many more things are on your list?

[Nettaboo]

You so sound like me. My sisters are both slackers too and I get frustrated as heck at them. Usually, I just take charge and do whatever it is I am waiting on them to do.

I know you are glad to get the airport parking reservation checked off your list!

How many more things are on your list?

Lisa YES!! I am a planner and my sister is more laid back so we clash when it comes to get things done!! She does not really get the Disney hype either which is another reason why she was not moving- she said the boys really would not care about a book- which is part true. The oldest(almost 8) prob. won't care and the youngest (almost 5) won't care BUT he WILL ask why Gabby has one and he does not, which I don't think is fair to do to kids.

I am at the 31 day mark and my list is LONNG!! I will post in a sec.

[Nettaboo]

Here is my list

To Do:
1. Make Mickey Shirts
2. Make Travel Day Shirts
3. Reprint Cape May, CRT,Akershursh, invites
4. Make sure Mom Calls DME(Done..recieved the things in the mail)
5. Make sure Mom makes reservation for Parking(done for both cars)
6. Decide on how many days for tickets and Purchase them(basically done will buy in the park to upgrade GAD )
7. Decide on must sees for each park and make touring plan
8. Get Adresses for post cards
9. Make a list of souvineer people
10. Garden Grocery order
11. Packing list
12. Reprint Gabbys Journal cover
13. Make Family shirts
14. Touring Plan
15. Print all documents and information.

To Buy
1. Red Shirts for me and daddy (done)
2. Albums for the boys(Done)
3. Tickets(get in the park)
4. Photopass CD (waiting on Sis for 1/2)
5. Bigger Memory Stick
6. Extended Battery for Phone (orderd)
7. Sneakers(me and G)(Done)Well half.. Still need 2 get another pair each
8. Clickable Sharpies
9. Ear Thingies for plane
10. Body Glide(done)
11. Cheap Pop Laundry thingy
12. 2 n 1 laundry things (ordered some samples...)(done)
13. Sun hats for the kids
14. Glow Necklaces(dollar store)(done)
15. Mister Fans
16. PJs(for G)
17. Bug Spray/Sunblock(Avon) (done)
18. Cinch Back Pack Things (Done)
9. Small Park Bag (done)
19 Red Shirt for T(Done)
20. White Shirts for Me, T and G.(done)
21. Transfer paper(done)
22. Shorts for DH
23. OTC Meds(Tylenol Sinus, Benedryl, Alieve)

[PamelaKay]

Wow, you are so very organized. I can't wait to see the t-shirts when you are done. Do you already have postcard stamps or were you planning to get them at Disney?

[mickeystoontown]

Wow! You really do have lists don't you! The good thing is you have a whole lot of those things done already. Also, some of the things that you need to still do/buy are pretty easy to do/find so that's good.

I was just over on the Disney Photopass site and saw that there are a couple of special offers. I remember one being $15 off the CD. I don't remember though if it was for pre-purchase. It's definitely worth you checking it out to see. Hey, fifteen bucks is fifteen bucks.:thumbsup2 If you don't see it on the site, let me know because I emailed the link to my cousin (who was at Disney the same time we were).

I bought our pop-up hamper thing from the Dollar Tree. You know what I found to work better though (and hold more clothes)? The mesh laundry bags that are sold at Dollar Tree. I could smush the clothes down into it and it was easy to carry down to the laundry. We only did laundry once while on vacation and that was only because Mama wanted to do it. The clothes that were in the other laundry bag when we left, I just left in there and crammed the whole thing in our large suitcase.

The Walmart in our town has the mister fans. I remember them being cheap in comparison to those sold at Disney. I think they were about $10.00. They also had small misters. They are about the size of a large cassette tape and had a clip on them. I gave one to Hunter last year and he'd clip it onto his belt loop so he didn't have to ask for it every time. We refilled the water chamber when we saw water fountains. I think they were about $3.00.

[Nettaboo]

Wow, you are so very organized. I can't wait to see the t-shirts when you are done. Do you already have postcard stamps or were you planning to get them at Disney?

I have to have lists or I would forget everything!! you should see my desk at work.. full of sticky notes!! The funny thing is when I forget to look at them!! I have not started on the shirst because I was working on a couple of things for Baby Girls moving up ceremony.I will post those in a few.

Wow! You really do have lists don't you! The good thing is you have a whole lot of those things done already. Also, some of the things that you need to still do/buy are pretty easy to do/find so that's good.

I was just over on the Disney Photopass site and saw that there are a couple of special offers. I remember one being $15 off the CD. I don't remember though if it was for pre-purchase. It's definitely worth you checking it out to see. Hey, fifteen bucks is fifteen bucks.:thumbsup2 If you don't see it on the site, let me know because I emailed the link to my cousin (who was at Disney the same time we were).

I bought our pop-up hamper thing from the Dollar Tree. You know what I found to work better though (and hold more clothes)? The mesh laundry bags that are sold at Dollar Tree. I could smush the clothes down into it and it was easy to carry down to the laundry. We only did laundry once while on vacation and that was only because Mama wanted to do it. The clothes that were in the other laundry bag when we left, I just left in there and crammed the whole thing in our large suitcase.

The Walmart in our town has the mister fans. I remember them being cheap in comparison to those sold at Disney. I think they were about $10.00. They also had small misters. They are about the size of a large cassette tape and had a clip on them. I gave one to Hunter last year and he'd clip it onto his belt loop so he didn't have to ask for it every time. We refilled the water chamber when we saw water fountains. I think they were about $3.00.

Lisa,
thanks for the tips on the photopass, can you send me the link??
I have been stalking my dollar store for the tents- but the bag may be a good replacement.
We are staying at OKW so our washer and dryer are right in the units.

[Nettaboo]

I forgot to tell yall what happend to my toe nail. After swim class we stopped at the dollar store. My keys fell off my ring and hit my toe-it hurt but I was glad it hit my toe or else I would not have known my house keys had fallen. Fast forward to home where I take a closer inspection of my toe to see that the key has put a hole in my nail from the bottom to the side(because my nails were very soft due to being in the water that long).. the nail was hanging on and I had to clip it off so it would not rip..so now I have a little piece of toe nail on the side on my BIG TOE!!
I was like WHY WHY WHY right at the start of summer!!!