Disneyland is a work of love: June 2010 PTR 6/2 p.61 updated itinerary [Archive] - The DIS Discussion Forums

rentayenta

04-12-2010, 05:52 PM

Disneyland IS a work of love!

Hey there, hi there, ho there…………….you really are as :welcome: as can be. :teeth: I have been tossing the idea of a pre-trippie that will cocoon into a full trip report and finally decided to take the plunge. We have been going to Disneyland since the kids were wee infants (longer for DH and me).

Last October we took a VERY spur of the moment trip to Disneyland/DCA. DH suggested we add Disneyland on to the tail end of a trip we took to AZ to visit friends. Who in their right Disney lovin’ mind would say no to that? Not I! We own DVC at SSR in WDW :cloud9: and DH literally mentioned this like 3 weeks before heading to AZ so of course there wasn’t availability at the GCV so we stayed at the Anaheim Hilton Garden Inn. :scared: Never again. Having said that we bought 3 days park hoppers and upgraded one magical evening post fireworks. pixiedust: It was one of those magical moments when all is right with the world: warm fall breeze, amazing fireworks, and bam- DH agrees to APs. :woohoo: Here are some pics from that trip:

DH and me on ART:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/AZsney%202009/IMG_2031.jpg

Kids on ART:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/AZsney%202009/IMG_2030.jpg

All dressed for Fall:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/AZsney%202009/IMG_2033.jpg

The girls. Notice Chloe’s Yeti from EE at WDW:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/AZsney%202009/IMG_2036.jpg

The five of us. ::yes:: My son had looong hair:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/AZsney%202009/IMG_2039.jpg

Best layover ever!
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/AZsney%202009/IMG_2063.jpg

DH and me on my very favorite attraction, IASW:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/AZsney%202009/IMG_2066.jpg

Fireworks:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/AZsney%202009/IMG_2092.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/AZsney%202009/IMG_2098.jpg

Never too old for Dumbo:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/AZsney%202009/IMG_2114.jpg

My hearts:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/AZsney%202009/IMG_2152.jpg

Ears!!!!
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/AZsney%202009/IMG_2158.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/AZsney%202009/IMG_2166.jpg

I could go on and on with the photos. Really.

The cast includes myself, DH, DD (13), DD (11), DS (8), and DD (13)'s BFF, along with 2 sets of friends and their children- so at times there will be 15 of us. We are caravanning with one set of friends and the other are our AZ friends who will meet us there.

The plan for our family: GCV 2 bedroom from June 13-June 18, 2010. :lovestruc

Next up: the tentative itineray and how in the heck can I plan without posted hours??? :surfweb: :laughing:

rentayenta

04-12-2010, 06:02 PM

Saved for ToC. :goodvibes

1. Tentative itinerary and dining. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2442199&page=2

2. New updated itineray. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=36296002#post36296002

3. Budgeting. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=36340183#post36340183

4. Updated itinerary. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2442199&page=13

5. To drive is to eat. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=36425871&posted=1#post36425871

6. List of firsts. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=36478636#post36478636

7. Updated itinerary. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=36622808#post36622808

8. Updated itinerary. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=36858539&posted=1#post36858539

kaoden39

04-12-2010, 06:24 PM

I am here!!

pierresgirl

04-12-2010, 06:26 PM

J-j-j-j-jenny!!!! sunglikechiapet

rentayenta

04-12-2010, 06:26 PM

I am here!!

:woohoo: Yay! I was hoping I wouldn't be alone. ;) :thanks: and :welcome:

rentayenta

04-12-2010, 06:27 PM

J-j-j-j-jenny!!!! sunglikechiapet

:faint: Hey girl!!!! :goodvibes Good to see you!!! :hug:

Another cruise Leyla? :woohoo:

pierresgirl

04-12-2010, 06:34 PM

:faint: Hey girl!!!! :goodvibes Good to see you!!! :hug:

Another cruise Leyla? :woohoo:

hizzle to the yeah! :cool1:

glennbo123

04-12-2010, 06:48 PM

I'm signing on!

I'm new to the Disneyland threads, where's the registration desk for this place?

TrayRene

04-12-2010, 07:05 PM

Hi! I came over from Jordan's trip report. Can't wait to read a Disneyland trip report! Great photos!

jordanyosh

04-12-2010, 09:14 PM

okay here now!!!!

rentayenta

04-12-2010, 09:36 PM

hizzle to the yeah! :cool1:

:lmao: Fa sho! Tell me about it! One of these days we'll take the cruise plunge.

I'm signing on!

I'm new to the Disneyland threads, where's the registration desk for this place?

:goodvibes Yay Glenn! There is not nearly the planning for Disneyland like there is WDW but hopefully enough to keep reading. The registration desk is by the real Tiki Room. ;)

Hi! I came over from Jordan's trip report. Can't wait to read a Disneyland trip report! Great photos!

:welcome: Thanks!

okay here now!!!!

:hug: My BFAM! You like me, you really like me. I haven't got to the itinerary but I am wondering which day is best for you between Wed/Thurs/Friday morning to meet and will you have access into the parks?

jordanyosh

04-12-2010, 09:38 PM

Friday...and I think I can get access to the park...

rentayenta

04-12-2010, 09:49 PM

Friday...and I think I can get access to the park...

Cool. We are leaving by like 4 that day unless I can finagle another night but the GCV are 80 points for a 2 bedroom :faint: on the weekends and I am NOT spending that. Michael (DH for those who don't know) doesn't want to move all of our stuff after packing it all up for an addditional night but I haven't given up hope. There should be Magic Morning that day which means the park will open at 8 am. :woohoo: I am super excited to finally be meeting you- so is Jenna.

And if you cannot get access, we could chill in DTD for lunch or something. :)

rentayenta

04-12-2010, 10:20 PM

On the road again........................

We have always driven/drove to Disneyland. Always. Always. I hate to fly. Hate it. With 6 of us this trip and wanting to have our vehicle (Ford Expedition) driving is a must. I love the whole process; the snacks, movies, Disney music, and In n Out once we hit Vegas. Plus our friends are driving to Utah from PA for 2days before heading to Anaheim. :grouphug: Belive it or not we met our friends right here on the DIS. Well I really met Jenna on Mouseplanet but we decided to meet meet after posting lots here in the WDW section. And imagine this will be our 3rd Disney vacation together and the 2nd time they've come to Utah to visit. Funnest people ever!

Currently we have reservations for 3 different places for 6/12 depending on what we ultimately decide. Originally we were planning on driving from Utah to Mesquite, Nevada on 6/12, staying the night, and hitting the road crack-**** early the morning of 6/13 and heading to Disneyland plannign to be to the parks by 3 pm. Through days of endless searching, I have come to realize that June 13-18 will be uber busy. Between WoC, grad nights, and no AP block out dates 6/14 and 6/15, we are going to need those extra 8 hours on 6/13 for park fun.

For 6/12 I have rooms booked at the Casablanca resort in Mesquite. www.casablancaresort.com Mesquite is like a teeny tiny intsy wintsy Vegas but 100x easier to navigate especially for one night. The Casablanca has a great pool and the rooms are only $99 for a Saturday night. :thumbsup2 Mesquite is about 45 minutes from Vegas. I am keeping this reservation until the 48* in case we decide not to drive straight through from Utah. Utah to Anaheim usually takes us about 11 hours. That's only 5 Disney movies away if one is Mary Poppins. :laughing:

But for now, the plan is to drive straight through leaving SLC at 7 am and arriving in Anaheim at 7 pm. I am giving an extra hour because we have such a large party.

I have reservations for 6/12 in Anaheim at both the HoJo and the PPH. The PPH is only $50 more per night so I am hoping a better HoJo rate comes out. Right now I am using the 20% off AP rate. I have been dying to try the HoJo's new pool area since they started construction a few years ago. The pics look fabulous and since our Deluxe APs are blocked all Saturdays in June- a good pool is paramount. The plan is to drop the kids and men at whatever hotel (after stuffing ourselves with In n Out) and then Jenna and I will head to the grocery store to stock up for the week at the GCVs.

www.hojoanaheim.com for the HoJo
www.disneyland.com for the PPH

More to come..............................

kaoden39

04-12-2010, 10:58 PM

Everything looks good. I think at only $50 more a night I might be tempted to stay at PHP, it isn't as far to move.

DisneyDerek

04-12-2010, 11:47 PM

I'm late to the game but am officially here (my first non-Jordan TR to officially join). The irony is, we're always heading from LA to AZ but haven't renewed our APs...while you're coming from AZ to LA......maybe we should house swap?:rotfl2:

P.S. Love the pics..are you doing the Alaska cruise in 2011?

rentayenta

04-13-2010, 08:55 AM

Everything looks good. I think at only $50 more a night I might be tempted to stay at PHP, it isn't as far to move.

That's what I am thinking too however, we aren't really planning on unpacking much that first night. I will pack a seperate bag with jammies and clothes for the next day. We'll have to drive from either hotel to the GCV regardless to park for the week. :upsidedow I am hoping for a better HoJo rate. :hyper:

I'm late to the game but am officially here (my first non-Jordan TR to officially join). The irony is, we're always heading from LA to AZ but haven't renewed our APs...while you're coming from AZ to LA......maybe we should house swap?:rotfl2:

P.S. Love the pics..are you doing the Alaska cruise in 2011?

:welcome: Good to have you. To house swap, you'd have to come to Utah. In 2011 we are hoping to do a Hanukkah/Chloe's bday/Christmas extravaganza with 16 days in WDW at the THV/SSR. :wizard: We'll see as I have a bat mitzvah to pay for next Feb. ;) Would love to do the cruise but don't see it in the cards.

And Derek, I love that you joined the madness here. I wish I could get my DH to do the same!!!! You have the cutest family too.

KathyRN137

04-13-2010, 09:52 AM

Here's one more PeepFest reader popping in from Jordan's TR... :laughing:

BTW, I have always loved your screen name! It's so clever... what is the story behind it?

Kathy

rentayenta

04-13-2010, 10:24 AM

Here's one more PeepFest reader popping in from Jordan's TR... :laughing:

BTW, I have always loved your screen name! It's so clever... what is the story behind it?

Kathy

:wave: Hi Kathy. :welcome:

My screen name is after a store in NYC. :thumbsup2

rentayenta

04-13-2010, 11:14 AM

Although Disney has not posted their hours, I thought I would share my very tentative itinerary. This is subject to change without notice and based on us driving straight through on 6/12. :confused3

Saturday 6/12:
Leave Utah by 7 am, drive through to Anaheim, check into the HoJo or PPH, drop men and kids, swim, and grocery shop.

Sunday 6/13: DL: 8-mid DCA: 10-10
• Check out of hotel (either PPH or HoJo) and check into GCV, drop luggage and groceries and high tail it to Disneyland for rope drop. They may have MM in which case we'll need to be to Disneyland by 6:30 am. :laughing:
• Disneyland all day. :cloud9:
• Depending on how the whole WoC is going to work, we may have to run over for a "show ticket" for later that night.
• Ariel's Grotto for dinner at 7:50 party of 11, patio seating. See the method to this madness. :rolleyes1 If the WoC is showing at 9 pm, we will drag the meal to able to see the show. Now if DCA does a preferred dining at AG for WoC they might try to kick us out right before the show. :laughing: If that's the case then we will do the AG preferred dining. :angel:
• Back to Disneyland from 10ish to midnight, love those last 2 hours in the park

Monday 6/14: DL: 8-mid DCA: 10-10
• DCA by 9:15 for rope drop
• DCA all day- Wine Country for dinner
• Disneyland after DCA closes if we can handle it

Tuesday 6/15: DL: (8) 9-mid DCA:10-10
• Disneyland by (6:30 am S.S.) 7:30 for MM at 8 am (7 am)
• Blue Bayou at 11:30 am.
• F! at night if playing Or Fireworks if not showing grad nights.

Wednesday 6/16: DL: 8-9 DCA 10-6 Grad night
• Storyteller’s at 8 am
• DCA for rope drop til about 2:00
• Disneyland for 3:00 parade til close
• Fireworks

Thursday 6/17: DL; (9) 8-9 DCA 10-6 Grad night
• Disneyland by 7:30 (8:30) for (9 am) 8 am opening til about 2ish
• DCA 2:30- close
• Back to Disneyland til closing at 9 pm
• Pack up

Friday 6/18: DL: (9) 8-mid DCA: 10-9
• Disneyland by (8:30) 7:30 for MM at (8 am) 7 am til 10:30
Jordan

• 11 am check out of DVC/pack car
• Possibly seeing Toy Story 3 in DTD or go to Disneyland or DCA til about 3 pm
• Head to Mesquite for the night

Not sure how many mid-afternoon breaks we’ll take due to having such a limited time.

Any and all questions/comments/concerns are welcome. :goodvibes

Initially we wanted to also dine at Carnation Cafe but I cannot find a place to put it. :confused3

rentayenta

04-13-2010, 01:30 PM

Food, glorious food :cloud9:

Even though Disneyland doesn’t have near the culinary choices WDW has, I can still manage to find enough variety and gain a few pounds :lmao: We are planning to dine at the following……………….

Disneyland full service:
• Blue Bayou for lunch

DCA full service:
• Wine Country for dinner
• Ariel’s Grotto (WoC scheming) for dinner

GCH full service:
• Storytellers for breakfast, menu not buffet

Disneyland counter service:
• Bengal BBQ
• Plaza Inn

DCA counter service:
• Award Wieners
• Taste Pilot’s Grill
• Pacific Wharf/Lucky Fortune Cookery

GCH counter service:
• White Water Snacks

Because we will have a full kitchen and prefer to make rope drop, most breakfasts will be in our villa.

My favorite must-do snacks include:
• Dark Chocolate rocky road
• Corn dog
• Gibson Girl ice cream
• Popcorn with an icy cold Coca Cola
• Dole Float
• Churros
• Mickey ice-cream bar
• big pickle
• Bur-r-r-r bank ice cream hot fudge sundae
• Chocolate covered strawberries
• Caramel apples

Millie12591

04-13-2010, 05:42 PM

Here! Late, but here! :thumbsup2 Can't wait! These are my original Disney stompin grounds, this is were I cut my first Disney teeth if you will. :goodvibes :laughing:

Okay, done reading. Everything looks great! I miss DL. :cloud9: And IASW in DL is one of my favs. too. :goodvibes You can't beat most of DL over MK's rides in my opinion. I love MK, but not near as much as I love DL. :lovestruc, we need to get back there, it's been like 8 years since the last time we were there! :scared:

I don't like posting on the DL thread, they don't allow you to use fun colors for your font. :sad2:

Beautiful kiddos by the way!! :thumbsup2

rentayenta

04-13-2010, 08:26 PM

mommy2allyandaveri

04-13-2010, 09:08 PM

Enjoying your TR, it's making me hungry! Maybe I missed this but why aren't you staying at the Grand your first night?

Those corn dogs are HUGE, you sure that's a snack item?

rentayenta

04-13-2010, 10:26 PM

Enjoying your TR, it's making me hungry! Maybe I missed this but why aren't you staying at the Grand your first night?

:welcome:

The points for a 2 bedroom villa for Friday/Sat night are 80. :faint: It's only costing me 225 points total for Sun-Thurs night. I can't swallow spending 80 points on one night. :blush: We won't arrive til 7 pm and our Deluxe APs are blocked that Saturday so there are 2 more reasons to stay at either the PPH or HoJo. We like the PPH better than the DLH but I am thinking the kids would dig the new HoJo pool too since they will be spending their evening swimming.

Those corn dogs are HUGE, you sure that's a snack item?

I might be small but I can put away the food. :laughing: But really, I will probably share with my middle DD who eats like a bird.

kaoden39

04-13-2010, 11:09 PM

I want a corn dog real bad. It was nice seeing you on my crazy pre=trip report.:cutie:

DisneyDerek

04-14-2010, 12:49 AM

:welcome: Good to have you. To house swap, you'd have to come to Utah. In 2011 we are hoping to do a Hanukkah/Chloe's bday/Christmas extravaganza with 16 days in WDW at the THV/SSR. :wizard: We'll see as I have a bat mitzvah to pay for next Feb. ;) Would love to do the cruise but don't see it in the cards.

And Derek, I love that you joined the madness here. I wish I could get my DH to do the same!!!! You have the cutest family too.Thanks for the comps on the kiddies. As I posted on Jordy's TR, they're:littleangel: when they're good and they're :furious: when they're bad....

My bad about AZ, I must have had a brain freeze since we love Scottsdale and use our Starwood timeshare points at the Westin Kierland Villas. That's cool that you're DVC members too...that's how we got started into timeshares and now we're multiple timeshare owners (DVC and SVO - Starwood Vacation Owners):scared1:

rentayenta

04-14-2010, 07:45 AM

I want a corn dog real bad. It was nice seeing you on my crazy pre=trip report.:cutie:

I want one too. Thank goodness there isn't a little red corndog cart near my house. ;) Your report is fun, lots of cool people, I really like Kelly. I have read some of her stuff too.

rentayenta

04-14-2010, 07:48 AM

Thanks for the comps on the kiddies. As I posted on Jordy's TR, they're:littleangel: when they're good and they're :furious: when they're bad....

My bad about AZ, I must have had a brain freeze since we love Scottsdale and use our Starwood timeshare points at the Westin Kierland Villas. That's cool that you're DVC members too...that's how we got started into timeshares and now we're multiple timeshare owners (DVC and SVO - Starwood Vacation Owners):scared1:

I can see owning timeshares getting addicting- the travel possibilities are endless!!! I am jonesing to add on 50 points at the GCV. :hyper: Can you trade the Starwood into Disney if you needed more points? Where is your DVC home resort?

I :lovestruc AZ. Our good friends moved from Utah to AZ and they love it. I love the hear though. Not sure how I ended up here in Utah. :upsidedow Can't wait to meet Jordan, I already feel like I have known him forevah!

DisneyDerek

04-14-2010, 08:50 AM

I can see owning timeshares getting addicting- the travel possibilities are endless!!! I am jonesing to add on 50 points at the GCV. :hyper: Can you trade the Starwood into Disney if you needed more points? Where is your DVC home resort?

I :lovestruc AZ. Our good friends moved from Utah to AZ and they love it. I love the hear though. Not sure how I ended up here in Utah. :upsidedow Can't wait to meet Jordan, I already feel like I have known him forevah!

Yeah, we're timeshare nuts....with DVC we own at Wilderness Lodge & Vero Beach (I wasn't sure which acronyms folks use I think it's WLR and DVB)...I'm not sure how successful Starwood can be traded for Disney since you have to go through Interval International but we can use Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG for short, i.e., hotel points after conversion from time share points) at the Anaheim Sheraton which I hear from my in-laws is a nice hotel near the DL property or stay at the Sheraton Vistana in Orlando (but is off property). With Starwood, we own in Maui (every other year), Cancun (every other year) and Rancho Mirage (near Palm Springs) (every year). Thus, we've got plenty of maintenance fees to pay off.....:scared1:

kaoden39

04-14-2010, 09:00 AM

I want one too. Thank goodness there isn't a little red corndog cart near my house. ;) Your report is fun, lots of cool people, I really like Kelly. I have read some of her stuff too.

I like Kelly too. We have a nonsense thread that a bunch of us visit on if you are interested. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2376343 Kelly, her mom and a bunch of cool people visit it.

rentayenta

04-14-2010, 09:42 AM

Yeah, we're timeshare nuts....with DVC we own at Wilderness Lodge & Vero Beach (I wasn't sure which acronyms folks use I think it's WLR and DVB)...I'm not sure how successful Starwood can be traded for Disney since you have to go through Interval International but we can use Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG for short, i.e., hotel points after conversion from time share points) at the Anaheim Sheraton which I hear from my in-laws is a nice hotel near the DL property or stay at the Sheraton Vistana in Orlando (but is off property). With Starwood, we own in Maui (every other year), Cancun (every other year) and Rancho Mirage (near Palm Springs) (every year). Thus, we've got plenty of maintenance fees to pay off.....:scared1:

The Wilderness Lodge is gorgeous! never been to Vero Beach but it looks like fun. Maui, Cancun, and Palm Springs? :thumbsup2 I know I am older but can you adopt me? Maybe you need a nanny? :laughing: I would love to buy either more Disney points or one of the other timeshares- resale might be the way to go. The maintenance fees are killer but SO worth it. Buying DVC was one of the smartest things we have done for our family. :wizard:

I like Kelly too. We have a nonsense thread that a bunch of us visit on if you are interested. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2376343 Kelly, her mom and a bunch of cool people visit it.

:goodvibes Thanks! I will have to check it out.

So today I get to try and call for Wine Country again. Some folks here on the DIS are saying they are able to make PS there but I have spoken with 2 CMs prior to today who say the system won't let them in until they have a solid re-opening date. :upsidedow

rentayenta

04-14-2010, 10:45 AM

No Wine Country PS allowed yet. This is the 3rd CM to confirm this.

On another note, the CM did confirm there would be WoC preferred seating at AG, similar to F! in nature. :thumbsup2

kaoden39

04-14-2010, 02:21 PM

No Wine Country PS allowed yet. This is the 3rd CM to confirm this.

On another note, the CM did confirm there would be WoC preferred seating at AG, similar to F! in nature. :thumbsup2

That's too bad about the PS, but the WoC preferred seating may be the only way to comfortably see it during our trips there.

rentayenta

04-14-2010, 03:07 PM

That's too bad about the PS, but the WoC preferred seating may be the only way to comfortably see it during our trips there.

I am thinking you are right. :goodvibes

I spoke to the CM about making BB PS tomorrow and she said to make sure to call right at 7 am PST. She also said for a party of 11 we'd have to split to get waterside at 11:30 otherwise we'd have to take an 11:40 PS not waterside.

kaoden39

04-14-2010, 06:05 PM

I am thinking you are right. :goodvibes

I spoke to the CM about making BB PS tomorrow and she said to make sure to call right at 7 am PST. She also said for a party of 11 we'd have to split to get waterside at 11:30 otherwise we'd have to take an 11:40 PS not waterside.

Oh I would so be on the phone at exactly 7am because I have done this before. BB fills up faster than anywhere else.

rentayenta

04-14-2010, 09:21 PM

Oh I would so be on the phone at exactly 7am because I have done this before. BB fills up faster than anywhere else.

:thumbsup2 Wish me luck. I have the dining number in my cell.

kaoden39

04-14-2010, 09:48 PM

:thumbsup2 Wish me luck. I have the dining number in my cell.

:rotfl:Me too!! Good luck!!

DisneyDerek

04-14-2010, 10:13 PM

The Wilderness Lodge is gorgeous! never been to Vero Beach but it looks like fun. Maui, Cancun, and Palm Springs? :thumbsup2 I know I am older but can you adopt me? Maybe you need a nanny? :laughing: I would love to buy either more Disney points or one of the other timeshares- resale might be the way to go. The maintenance fees are killer but SO worth it. Buying DVC was one of the smartest things we have done for our family. :wizard:

We're always open to nanny care for the kids so we may take you up on it :rotfl2: But definitely the resale market has its pros and cons. My co-worker bought an every year unit for $3,000 at our timeshare in Rancho Mirage by Palm Springs and was able to trade it for two weeks at another Westin property in AZ. Thus, her investment will pay itself off in two trips! The downside is that resale units can't be converted into hotel points like ours can since we bought directly from Starwood.

Also we purchased Vero Beach to augment our Wilderness Lodge points. One strategy we used was to bank and borrow points to cover villa stays for family during WDW trips and then used their payment to us to buy additional DVC points. The trick when adding DVC points is to make sure they line up in the same use period otherwise, you can't use all of your points at the same time.:confused3

rentayenta

04-14-2010, 10:29 PM

:rotfl:Me too!! Good luck!!

:lmao: Great minds think alike!

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We're always open to nanny care for the kids so we may take you up on it :rotfl2: But definitely the resale market has its pros and cons. My co-worker bought an every year unit for $3,000 at our timeshare in Rancho Mirage by Palm Springs and was able to trade it for two weeks at another Westin property in AZ. Thus, her investment will pay itself off in two trips! The downside is that resale units can't be converted into hotel points like ours can since we bought directly from Starwood.

Also we purchased Vero Beach to augment our Wilderness Lodge points. One strategy we used was to bank and borrow points to cover villa stays for family during WDW trips and then used their payment to us to buy additional DVC points. The trick when adding DVC points is to make sure they line up in the same use period otherwise, you can't use all of your points at the same time.:confused3

Good tip on having the same use year. I am thinking along the same lines and the problem is that the maintenance fees for the GCV are very high compared to the others. It might be smarter to do what you did and look into Vero or Hilton Head. My home is SSR, which my husband loves, so even booking at the 7 month with the new points shouldn't be a problem. :idea:

You sort of answered another question about charging family/friends. I am on a waitlist for my friend for a GCV Studio for 2 nights in June- she wants to meet us at Disneyland and I don't mind using my points but I am having to borrow for her stay. I will charge her $10 a point if the wait comes through ($340) which seems like a steal and she happily agreed to. She couldn't look at even a regular hotel room at the GVC for $170 a night including tax and resort fee. It feels like a win/win but curious on your thoughts as far as charging.

DisneyDerek

04-14-2010, 11:05 PM

:lmao: Great minds think alike!
Good tip on having the same use year. I am thinking along the same lines and the problem is that the maintenance fees for the GCV are very high compared to the others. It might be smarter to do what you did and look into Vero or Hilton Head. My home is SSR, which my husband loves, so even booking at the 7 month with the new points shouldn't be a problem. :idea:

You sort of answered another question about charging family/friends. I am on a waitlist for my friend for a GCV Studio for 2 nights in June- she wants to meet us at Disneyland and I don't mind using my points but I am having to borrow for her stay. I will charge her $10 a point if the wait comes through ($340) which seems like a steal and she happily agreed to. She couldn't look at even a regular hotel room at the GVC for $170 a night including tax and resort fee. It feels like a win/win but curious on your thoughts as far as charging.I usually let Wendy handle the pricing with family/friends but she consults me on the pricing. During our Feb 2010 stay at BLT, we offered our friends Kim & Allan the opportunity to pay us equivalent to what they would book at POR which seemed like a win/win for them and us. But rather than have them pay us cash outright, they paid the cash equivalent for our DDP. In the end, we didn't get top dollar (which was fine because they're friends) but we covered some of our out-of-pocket expenses. My main concern was charging a price that would sour the friendship (no dollar amount is worth that) but we also couldn't give the rooms away for free either. I think we got the GC hotel for $350 or maybe a little less when we booked with a wedding, but definitely not too many deals offered by DL.:confused3

jordanyosh

04-14-2010, 11:10 PM

I may be able to meet you on another evening if you can fit me in...:)

rentayenta

04-14-2010, 11:13 PM

I may be able to meet you on another evening if you can fit me in...:)

:woohoo: Really? Wed or Thurs looks great for us. :thumbsup2

I usually let Wendy handle the pricing with family/friends but she consults me on the pricing. During our Feb 2010 stay at BLT, we offered our friends Kim & Allan the opportunity to pay us equivalent to what they would book at POR which seemed like a win/win for them and us. But rather than have them pay us cash outright, they paid the cash equivalent for our DDP. In the end, we didn't get top dollar (which was fine because they're friends) but we covered some of our out-of-pocket expenses. My main concern was charging a price that would sour the friendship (no dollar amount is worth that) but we also couldn't give the rooms away for free either. I think we got the GC hotel for $350 or maybe a little less when we booked with a wedding, but definitely not too many deals offered by DL.:confused3

That's a good way to do it and I agree about not wanting to sour any friendships. When she asked about it, I explained how DVC works and we even went online to look at GCH hotel rates and then showed her the Studio layout. She jumped on the chance. I hope it comes through for her.

jordanyosh

04-14-2010, 11:15 PM

Okay...I'll know as I get closer, but Wednesday might work as well.

rentayenta

04-14-2010, 11:20 PM

Okay...I'll know as I get closer, but Wednesday might work as well.

I forgot Sunday night too. It's a midnight Disneyland night and WoC should be showing too! :goodvibes

jordanyosh

04-14-2010, 11:23 PM

i forgot sunday night too. It's a midnight disneyland night and woc should be showing too! :goodvibes

hmmmmm

rentayenta

04-15-2010, 07:14 AM

hmmmmm

Hmmmmm is right! Should be a great show!

I am up, making coffee, waiting for 7 am PST so I can make those pesky BB PS. :hyper:

rentayenta

04-15-2010, 09:03 AM

Scored the BB for the 1st lunch seating!!!! :banana: :cool1: :cheer2:

kaoden39

04-15-2010, 09:13 AM

Scored the BB for the 1st lunch seating!!!! :banana: :cool1: :cheer2:

Yay!!!

rentayenta

04-15-2010, 09:45 AM

Yay!!!

:goodvibes I am so flippin' excited. Now if they would just announce the WoC protocol and get a solid Wine Country re-opening date, all would be groovy! :hippie:

The BB CM was so cute too, laughing at my spazziness. :laughing:

rentayenta

04-15-2010, 11:15 AM

Thought I would post some of my favorite Disneyland pics from past trips. Some are from 2009, some from 2006, and 2005. In 2007 we discovered WDW and did that in 2007 and again 2009. I am not posting WDW at this time. ;)

From October 2009:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/AZsney%202009/IMG_2037.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/AZsney%202009/IMG_2107.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/AZsney%202009/IMG_2133.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/AZsney%202009/IMG_2137.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/AZsney%202009/IMG_2138.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/AZsney%202009/IMG_2142.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/AZsney%202009/IMG_2151.jpg

2006:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/Disneyland%20Spring%202006/P3150019.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/Disneyland%20Spring%202006/P3150023.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/Disneyland%20Spring%202006/P3150026.jpg

2005:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/July%2005/P6200131.jpg

Crusty faces- LOL!:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/July%2005/P6230170.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/July%2005/P6180118.jpg

2004 (I think):
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/p1010122.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/p1010108.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/p1010137.jpg

AmyK

04-15-2010, 11:55 AM

hopping on board so I can watch how your June trip goes. 2 of your kids are similar in age to where mine will be when we go next year. :)

Love all the pix so far!

rentayenta

04-15-2010, 12:17 PM

hopping on board so I can watch how your June trip goes. 2 of your kids are similar in age to where mine will be when we go next year. :)

Love all the pix so far!

:welcome: Amy! I am curious to see how it unfolds as well with the WoC and grad nights.

I see they are similar in age. :)

pierresgirl

04-15-2010, 12:23 PM

rentayenta

04-15-2010, 12:35 PM

ABCD what? Little lost on the DL shorts but I'll figure it out! Oh em gee the old pics are faboosh! How cute are the kids?! So funny looking at ds with the short hair, Cooper's is really long now (despite me chopping 2" off last week) so when I see old pics of him :sad1: I miss it short.... but if I cut it all off I'd miss it long!

WISHING I could afford to buy DVC :headache: Maybe 1 day!

:rotfl2: WoC= World of Color.

Cooper has long hair? Do you have pics on FB? I have never seen him with long hair! I bet he looks so cute.

Who said we could afford to buy? ;) J/K. We put down a deposit and have a monthly payment and I am totally cool with that. Not having to pay all of a vacation at the same time rocks! :woohoo:

kaoden39

04-15-2010, 12:40 PM

:goodvibes I am so flippin' excited. Now if they would just announce the WoC protocol and get a solid Wine Country re-opening date, all would be groovy! :hippie:

The BB CM was so cute too, laughing at my spazziness. :laughing:

I love CMs like that. They help to make it even more exciting.

rentayenta

04-15-2010, 12:50 PM

I love CMs like that. They help to make it even more exciting.

pixiedust: Totally- she was so great. She worked fast knowing the importance of the situation. :laughing: I need to check your report, how is your planning coming?

kaoden39

04-15-2010, 12:55 PM

pixiedust: Totally- she was so great. She worked fast knowing the importance of the situation. :laughing: I need to check your report, how is your planning coming?

I planned it all out so early I am stalling. I am kind of in a quandary right now, I want to plan more because I have over planned every trip we have ever taken and for some reason this trip I just want to float through it.

rentayenta

04-15-2010, 02:01 PM

I planned it all out so early I am stalling. I am kind of in a quandary right now, I want to plan more because I have over planned every trip we have ever taken and for some reason this trip I just want to float through it.

That makes sense. Sometimes being a trip commando doesn't work but the planning is so fun. :cloud9: Have you made any PS?

kaoden39

04-15-2010, 02:06 PM

That makes sense. Sometimes being a trip commando doesn't work but the planning is so fun. :cloud9: Have you made any PS?

No, I am debating. I am torn between the new Mickey Surfs Up breakfast or Goofy's Kitchen. I think that I have a few days to decide still.

rentayenta

04-15-2010, 02:18 PM

No, I am debating. I am torn between the new Mickey Surfs Up breakfast or Goofy's Kitchen. I think that I have a few days to decide still.

The last two times we did Goofy's, albeit a few years ago, I was unimpressed. I say Surf's Up! :cool1: Have you been to Goofy's?

kaoden39

04-15-2010, 02:40 PM

The last two times we did Goofy's, albeit a few years ago, I was unimpressed. I say Surf's Up! :cool1: Have you been to Goofy's?

We've done Goofy's but it has been years and I thought it wasn't that great last time we went. I think I want to go to Surf's Up, it looks more fun to me.

mommy2allyandaveri

04-15-2010, 06:02 PM

kaoden39

04-15-2010, 06:14 PM

Just to add my $.02, we really haven't been impressed with Goofy's either. I would say that we have given it a fair shot too, we've been like 3 times and it's never been great. Last time we went for breakfast, we were done with breakfast and not 1 character had come by. It was about an hour in...

Try Surf's up, I can't wait to hear about that! Isn't it also slightly cheaper?

I think that Surf's Up is the one for us. I will be sure and post lots of pictures on my trip report!!

rentayenta

04-15-2010, 09:26 PM

Just to add my $.02, we really haven't been impressed with Goofy's either. I would say that we have given it a fair shot too, we've been like 3 times and it's never been great. Last time we went for breakfast, we were done with breakfast and not 1 character had come by. It was about an hour in...

Try Surf's up, I can't wait to hear about that! Isn't it also slightly cheaper?

:welcome:

I think that Surf's Up is the one for us. I will be sure and post lots of pictures on my trip report!!

Tell me about Surf's Up. What characters? Is it a buffet? I haven't heard of it.

kaoden39

04-15-2010, 10:07 PM

:welcome:

Tell me about Surf's Up. What characters? Is it a buffet? I haven't heard of it.

There is a video on here about the Surf's Up buffet. It is a the PPH. It has Mickey and Stitch.

rentayenta

04-15-2010, 10:10 PM

There is a video on here about the Surf's Up buffet. It is a the PPH. It has Mickey and Stitch.

Mickey and Stitch? We love them both!!! I would do that one if we weren't doing Storyteller's which BTW I have to make right at 7 am MST tomorrow. :hyper: When can you make your PS? ETA: saw your countdown, you can start today!!!

Do you have any meets planned for others going at the same time?

kaoden39

04-15-2010, 10:14 PM

Mickey and Stitch? We love them both!!! I would do that one if we weren't doing Storyteller's which BTW I have to make right at 7 am MST tomorrow. :hyper: When can you make your PS? ETA: saw your countdown, you can start today!!!

Do you have any meets planned for others going at the same time?

My kids have a friend that is gonna be there while we are there, but other than that not really. I am hoping I can talk SherryE into coming to the park while we are there.

rentayenta

04-15-2010, 10:16 PM

My kids have a friend that is gonna be there while we are there, but other than that not really. I am hoping I can talk SherryE into coming to the park while we are there.

Cool. :thumbsup2

kaoden39

04-15-2010, 10:20 PM

Cool. :thumbsup2

I am excited. I keep trying to talk Kelly into coming to Disneyland, but it is to no avail.

rentayenta

04-15-2010, 10:24 PM

I am excited. I keep trying to talk Kelly into coming to Disneyland, but it is to no avail.

She seems like a hoot. I met one of my dearest friends through trip planning here. :goodvibes

kaoden39

04-15-2010, 10:32 PM

She seems like a hoot. I met one of my dearest friends through trip planning here. :goodvibes

I have met so many great people on here. My friends on the Lifers thread have been my sanity so many times. Did you read her most recent trip report with Trent's pictures of the toilets of Disney World?:rotfl:

rentayenta

04-15-2010, 10:36 PM

I have met so many great people on here. My friends on the Lifers thread have been my sanity so many times. Did you read her most recent trip report with Trent's pictures of the toilets of Disney World?:rotfl:

I started reading but it is hard for me to keep up with the chatty threads. :blush:

kaoden39

04-15-2010, 10:38 PM

I started reading but it is hard for me to keep up with the chatty threads. :blush:

Oh gosh she posted these pictures on her trip report and he has a thing for taking pictures of toilets.:rotfl:

rentayenta

04-16-2010, 09:08 AM

Oh gosh she posted these pictures on her trip report and he has a thing for taking pictures of toilets.:rotfl:

Too funny! :rotfl2: I am going to have to check that out!

Just got off the phone 3x with Disney Dining and the person who was supposed to "open" the restaurants for reservations called in sick so the CMs are unable to book any PS at this time I am to call back in an hour. Thank goodness this is not the day I wanted Blue Bayou.

kaoden39

04-16-2010, 09:14 AM

Too funny! :rotfl2: I am going to have to check that out!

Just got off the phone 3x with Disney Dining and the person who was supposed to "open" the restaurants for reservations called in sick so the CMs are unable to book any PS at this time I am to call back in an hour. Thank goodness this is not the day I wanted Blue Bayou.

Seriously? You would think in this age of computers everyone could do it.:rolleyes:

rentayenta

04-16-2010, 09:20 AM

Seriously? You would think in this age of computers everyone could do it.:rolleyes:

::yes:: I know, right?! I called back twice and all 3 CMs had the same story. Must be frustrating for them too I am sure.

They were however able to verify park hours. ;)

kaoden39

04-16-2010, 09:23 AM

::yes:: I know, right?! I called back twice and all 3 CMs had the same story. Must be frustrating for them too I am sure.

They were however able to verify park hours. ;)

What time is it closing? That way I can plan our days.:goodvibes

rentayenta

04-16-2010, 10:06 AM

What time is it closing? That way I can plan our days.:goodvibes

Disneyland 8-9 and DCA 10-6.

I called back and got the first Storyteller's PS. :thumbsup2 I decided for the 8:30 am so we could pop into Disneyland first and grab FPs for Spalsh for later that day after we do DCA in the morning. :idea:

rentayenta

04-16-2010, 02:15 PM

So I have decided to take our chances with regard to the HoJo Ent or AP 50% off rates on 6/12 in June. I cancelled the PPH. Currently we will save $50 by staying at the HoJo. We will have to drive from both hotels to check into the GCV so I don't see much difference there. Oooo, maybe I will start a poll. :idea:

kaoden39

04-16-2010, 02:37 PM

rentayenta

04-16-2010, 02:41 PM

I say go for it. And use that extra $50 for something you want.

I started a poll. :rotfl2: I found out we can get the Anaheim Marriott for $115 with taxes and parking. :upsidedow

But I am with you, $50 is $50. Disney just has a way of making me forget that.

kaoden39

04-16-2010, 02:54 PM

I started a poll. :rotfl2: I found out we can get the Anaheim Marriott for $115 with taxes and parking. :upsidedow

But I am with you, $50 is $50. Disney just has a way of making me forget that.

It does that to me and I get swept up. It is so easy to let it happen.

rentayenta

04-16-2010, 05:25 PM

It does that to me and I get swept up. It is so easy to let it happen.

I think they bank on that. ;)

I booked the Anaheim Marriott Suites too. :lmao: I need a hotel intervention.

jordanyosh

04-16-2010, 05:35 PM

I think they bank on that. ;)

I booked the Anaheim Marriott Suites too. :lmao: I need a hotel intervention.

you need to stop!!!!;)

rentayenta

04-16-2010, 05:36 PM

you need to stop!!!!;)

Uh, that had no effect. At all. :rotfl2: I better remember to cancel all of these ressies. :scared1: Its sad when my binder has more hotel reservations than anything else. ;)

jordanyosh

04-16-2010, 05:40 PM

Uh, that had no effect. At all. :rotfl2: I better remember to cancel all of these ressies. :scared1: Its sad when my binder has more hotel reservations than anything else. ;)
:rotfl2::rotfl2:

rentayenta

04-16-2010, 05:41 PM

:rotfl2::rotfl2:

Seriously or I am going to be knocking at your door to put up the 6 of us. :lmao:

jordanyosh

04-16-2010, 05:42 PM

Seriously or I am going to be knocking at your door to put up the 6 of us. :lmao:

Mi casa es su casa

rentayenta

04-16-2010, 06:05 PM

Mi casa es su casa

Grassyass! :goodvibes Any word on when we are meeting?

jordanyosh

04-16-2010, 06:43 PM

Grassyass! :goodvibes Any word on when we are meeting?

you pick the best day and I'll adjust my schedule accordingly.

rentayenta

04-16-2010, 07:17 PM

you pick the best day and I'll adjust my schedule accordingly.

The best park hours will be Sunday DL:8 am -midnight, and DCA: 10-10 and the only day to see WoC and you at the same time. Wed and Thurs (both DL:8 am-9 pm and DCA: 10-6) are both grad nights and won't be playing WoC but we could go to DTD after Disneyland closes and grab a drink and/or the GCH and grab a drink by the pool?

I think Ariel's Grotto is going to open up some kind of preferred seating for GCV and concierge hotel guests which we would partake in Sunday night and I am not sure if you'd wanna do that.

jordanyosh

04-16-2010, 07:35 PM

hmmmm...sunday or wednesday.........hmmmmm

sierranevada

04-16-2010, 08:14 PM

Uh, that had no effect. At all. :rotfl2: I better remember to cancel all of these ressies. :scared1: Its sad when my binder has more hotel reservations than anything else. ;)

Binder? Hmmm.. I use to keep all my trip info in a folder and carry it with me. I discovered an awesome site - and it is free! (they only charge for the upgraded level):

http://www.tripit.com/

Some reservations I can just forward to email confirmation (usually hotels and airlines) and it is added automatically. Others, such as activities and dining ressies, I enter myself. Once I have all the info entered, I can send it to anyone who is traveling with me so they know what is going on. It is great when you have a large group or people coming from different areas. They have apps for iPhone, Android & Blackberry - I use the app when I am in the park in case I forget the time of my PS or need the confirmation number for any reason.

Don't know if it would work for you but thought I would share!

winkers

04-16-2010, 08:44 PM

You snuck this in without pimping it! Now I need to go back and read...I just needed to get my outrage out of the way first.;)

rentayenta

04-16-2010, 10:31 PM

hmmmm...sunday or wednesday.........hmmmmm

Or Thursday .................................................. ......

Binder? Hmmm.. I use to keep all my trip info in a folder and carry it with me. I discovered an awesome site - and it is free! (they only charge for the upgraded level):

http://www.tripit.com/

Some reservations I can just forward to email confirmation (usually hotels and airlines) and it is added automatically. Others, such as activities and dining ressies, I enter myself. Once I have all the info entered, I can send it to anyone who is traveling with me so they know what is going on. It is great when you have a large group or people coming from different areas. They have apps for iPhone, Android & Blackberry - I use the app when I am in the park in case I forget the time of my PS or need the confirmation number for any reason.

Don't know if it would work for you but thought I would share!

:thanks: :worship: I am going to check it out. I am all about organizing my planning. :cloud9: I love how we all have planning in common!

You snuck this in without pimping it! Now I need to go back and read...I just needed to get my outrage out of the way first.;)

I did pimp it. :rotfl: But a page in the WDW trip report section lasts about 2 seconds. Glad you found me. :goodvibes How's the kitchen? Throttle your MIL?

rentayenta

04-17-2010, 09:41 AM

Updated itinerary for now anyway :lmao: :blush:

Saturday 6/12: Utah to Anaheim
~ Check into Anaheim Marriott or HoJo
~ In N Out, swim, shop

Sunday 6/13: Check into the GCV :cloud9:
~ Disneyland rope drop/MM
~ Possibly running to DCA at 9 am for WoC "show pass"
~ Maybe a DIS meet with Jordan :grouphug:
~ Back to Disneyland for the day
~ DCA for PS at Ariel's
~ WoC :woohoo:
~ Back to Disneyland

Monday 6/14:
~ DCA by 9:15 for rope drop :hyper:
~ DCA all day
~ parade
~ Dinner at Wine Country :thumbsup2
~ Disneyland after DCA closes

Tuesday 6/15:
~ Disneyland by 7:30 for MM at 8 am
~ Blue Bayou for lunch :lovestruc
~ F! if playing, if not then fireworks

Wed 6/16:
~ Disneyland by 7:30 to grab some FPs
~ Storyteller's for breakfast
~ Maybe meet Jordan
~ DCA by 9:30 until about 2:00
~ Disneyland's parade til close
~ Fireworks :cheer2:

Thurs 6/17:
~ Disneyland rope drop til about 2ish
~ DCA 2ish to close
~ Jordan?
~ Back to Disneyland til close
~ Fireworks
~ pack up :sad:

Friday 6/18: I am still trying a find a way to stay tonight without it being a total pain in the keester and total letdown!
~ Disneyland for MM- stay til 10:30
~ DCA, grab FP for Soarin'- has to be my family's last ride
~ Check out of DVC at 11, pack up car
~ Back to DCA for few final magical hours pixiedust:
~ Head to Mesquite for the night unless I can figure out how to stay without it being a total letdown :idea:

I have bagged seeing Toy Story 3 in DTD. We had a family vote and I was in the minority. :laughing: They want more park time.

rentayenta

04-17-2010, 10:25 AM

Other than Wine County, all of our PS are solid and at the perfect times. Now if Disney would stop hinting and start solidifying WoC info. :hyper: A lot is hindering on this.

And Club 33 is also up in the air but we'll see.

sierranevada

04-17-2010, 10:55 AM

:thanks: :worship: I am going to check it out. I am all about organizing my planning. :cloud9: I love how we all have planning in common!

Yeah, I am the planning guru for my family and friends!! I love knowing that I will be able to do and see all the things that I want on my trips!

And love your itinerary! I may copy it for our trip the following week!:cool1:

rentayenta

04-17-2010, 12:44 PM

Yeah, I am the planning guru for my family and friends!! I love knowing that I will be able to do and see all the things that I want on my trips!

:goodvibes The tripit site rocks! Thank you soooo much. I am in nirvana. I can't believe it's free. What day do you leave for your trip? I can share what I learn about the WoC and June crowds when I get back. How many grad nights will you have to face?

And love your itinerary! I may copy it for our trip the following week!:cool1:

It's all your yours! I bought Ridemax too even though I have been a bazillion times. DH thinks I am bonkers but really, what is another $14.95 when you are already spending so much? I like having a solid morning plan and then by lunch its all based around FPs, parade, meals, and shows really.

sierranevada

04-17-2010, 01:18 PM

:goodvibes The tripit site rocks! Thank you soooo much. I am in nirvana. I can't believe it's free. What day do you leave for your trip? I can share what I learn about the WoC and June crowds when I get back. How many grad nights will you have to face?

I am addicted to tripit.com now!!

We are there 6/20 - 6/24 so no grad nights for us:thumbsup2. I would love any insight on the WoC and June crowds!

It's all your yours! I bought Ridemax too even though I have been a bazillion times. DH thinks I am bonkers but really, what is another $14.95 when you are already spending so much? I like having a solid morning plan and then by lunch its all based around FPs, parade, meals, and shows really.

I am much more OCD in the mornings - especially about collecting FP's - always take a break in the afternoon and slow down a little in the evenings and use all the FP's!

My problem with Ridemax is there is not a MAC version so can't use it - the owner said several years ago he was going to do one but so far, no luck! Oh well...

pooh'smate

04-17-2010, 01:24 PM

I am here. I was gone for a little bit since my parents were here and when I get back I see you have started your pre-trippie.:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo: Now I am going back to catch up.

rentayenta

04-17-2010, 01:42 PM

I am addicted to tripit.com now!!

It's a terrific little gem. My Type A thanks you!

We are there 6/20 - 6/24 so no grad nights for us:thumbsup2. I would love any insight on the WoC and June crowds!

I might bring my laptop so I could PM you for sure. If not, I will send you a quickie on the 19th.

I am much more OCD in the mornings - especially about collecting FP's - always take a break in the afternoon and slow down a little in the evenings and use all the FP's!

I am nutty about the FP. Sounds like we tour in a similar fashion. I laugh in the face of the latecomers! :rotfl:

My problem with Ridemax is there is not a MAC version so can't use it - the owner said several years ago he was going to do one but so far, no luck! Oh well...

Sending you a PM. :flower3:

I am here. I was gone for a little bit since my parents were here and when I get back I see you have started your pre-trippie.:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo: Now I am going back to catch up.

:welcome: Good to "see" you. :goodvibes

sierranevada

04-17-2010, 01:50 PM

Sending you a PM. :flower3:

You so totally rock - dudette!!!:worship:

rentayenta

04-17-2010, 01:55 PM

You so totally rock - dudette!!!:worship:

:goodvibes My pleasure.

kaoden39

04-17-2010, 05:11 PM

Our dates so overlap. We will cross paths I am sure. We get there the day after you and leave the day after you.:goodvibes

rentayenta

04-17-2010, 05:57 PM

Our dates so overlap. We will cross paths I am sure. We get there the day after you and leave the day after you.:goodvibes

Make any PS? Did you decide on which character meal?

kaoden39

04-17-2010, 09:55 PM

Make any PS? Did you decide on which character meal?

Not yet, but I think we are doing the Surf's Up. I will make our PS on Monday.

rentayenta

04-17-2010, 11:24 PM

Not yet, but I think we are doing the Surf's Up. I will make our PS on Monday.

:thumbsup2 Sounds awesome! Good luck! It's tough making PS without solid park hours but remember the CM will tell you if you ask.

kaoden39

04-17-2010, 11:28 PM

:thumbsup2 Sounds awesome! Good luck! It's tough making PS without solid park hours but remember the CM will tell you if you ask.

Thanks. I am so out of the planning mode. With my son being sick my brain has just gone into hibernation so I would forget. I need to make myself a note in my handy dandy binder.

rentayenta

04-18-2010, 07:55 AM

Thanks. I am so out of the planning mode. With my son being sick my brain has just gone into hibernation so I would forget. I need to make myself a note in my handy dandy binder.

:hug: I am sorry you son is ill and hope it's nothing serious. My middle DD has been very ill in her short little lifetime 3 times and it is a stress I wouldn't wish upon anyone. Healing vibes coming your family's way. :goodvibes

kaoden39

04-18-2010, 03:31 PM

:hug: I am sorry you son is ill and hope it's nothing serious. My middle DD has been very ill in her short little lifetime 3 times and it is a stress I wouldn't wish upon anyone. Healing vibes coming your family's way. :goodvibes

I am sorry to hear about you DD. My heart goes out to you. This little bit I am going through here has just been heart wrenching. Thank you for the healing vibes. I don't suppose you know any making the DR call vibes do you?

jordanyosh

04-18-2010, 07:25 PM

You can pretty much count on WoC being open while you're there.

rentayenta

04-18-2010, 08:32 PM

I am sorry to hear about you DD. My heart goes out to you. This little bit I am going through here has just been heart wrenching. Thank you for the healing vibes. I don't suppose you know any making the DR call vibes do you?

:goodvibes I think having an ill child is one of the most life altering events a person can deal with.

You can pretty much count on WoC being open while you're there.

And you know this how dear tongued one?

jordanyosh

04-18-2010, 08:46 PM

pooh'smate

04-18-2010, 08:50 PM

:hug: I am sorry you son is ill and hope it's nothing serious. My middle DD has been very ill in her short little lifetime 3 times and it is a stress I wouldn't wish upon anyone. Healing vibes coming your family's way. :goodvibes

How has she been lately? I was wondering this as I was looking at your DL pictures through the year.

rentayenta

04-18-2010, 08:56 PM

I know they are doing full run through tests after closing many nights. Most Disney fansites put the soft opening (limited random showings) sometime after memorial day. The press event is June 10th. So after June 10th you would expect it to be open....

:thumbsup2 WooHoo! So does that mean you'll join us Sunday night so you can see it?

How has she been lately? I was wondering this as I was looking at your DL pictures through the year.

She is good, growing, still on her $65k of meds per year. :goodvibes Thank you for asking.

jordanyosh

04-18-2010, 09:01 PM

I think so!

pooh'smate

04-18-2010, 09:04 PM

She is good, growing, still on her $65k of meds per year. :goodvibes Thank you for asking.

I am glad to hear she is growing. I think WoC looks so neat. Maybe we will go to DL next year as we are right in the middle of the country so we can go to either one.

rentayenta

04-18-2010, 09:07 PM

I think so!

:cool1:

I am glad to hear she is growing. I think WoC looks so neat. Maybe we will go to DL next year as we are right in the middle of the country so we can go to either one.

WoC looks unreal. there is a youtube video of it. Check it out! :thumbsup2

pooh'smate

04-18-2010, 09:10 PM

WoC looks unreal. there is a youtube video of it. Check it out! :thumbsup2

Going now.:moped:

rentayenta

04-18-2010, 09:35 PM

Going now.:moped:

:cloud9: It is so cool.

Thank you again for asking about Chloe. :goodvibes How's work and the family?

pooh'smate

04-18-2010, 09:47 PM

:cloud9: It is so cool.

Thank you again for asking about Chloe. :goodvibes How's work and the family?

Not a problem, is she still having seizures? Work is getting ready to lay all of us off. I was hired as part of a group of temp workers and it has been so slow I have had the past 2 weeks off. Family is good. I only have 2 more payments and out trip will be paid off.:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo: I pay a set amount every at least every few weeks. I really want to upgrade but I am so close to paying it off I don't want to because once it is paid off I feel like we really will go. Then all we have left are plane tickets, (I have a credit for Southwest but they haven't released those fares yet) and spending money.

kaoden39

04-18-2010, 10:12 PM

:goodvibes I think having an ill child is one of the most life altering events a person can deal with.

And you know this how dear tongued one?

I can only imagine.

:thumbsup2 WooHoo! So does that mean you'll join us Sunday night so you can see it?

She is good, growing, still on her $65k of meds per year. :goodvibes Thank you for asking.

Thank goodness for Kaiser.

rentayenta

04-18-2010, 10:38 PM

Not a problem, is she still having seizures? Work is getting ready to lay all of us off. I was hired as part of a group of temp workers and it has been so slow I have had the past 2 weeks off. Family is good. I only have 2 more payments and out trip will be paid off.:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo: I pay a set amount every at least every few weeks. I really want to upgrade but I am so close to paying it off I don't want to because once it is paid off I feel like we really will go. Then all we have left are plane tickets, (I have a credit for Southwest but they haven't released those fares yet) and spending money.

Where are you staying now? Where do you want to upgrade to? I am sorry work is slow. :sad1: Awesome though that the trip is almost paid off. :woohoo: What are your dates? Spending money is the biggie for us. I am all about sharing meals but it's the souvenirs for the kids that get me everytime. :blush:

She still has seizures about once every 6 weeks which is what her Neurologist said to expect. He also said that there isn't a need to medicate for those at this point. We pray they stay infrequent and mellow. She is such a tropper. :cutie:

I can only imagine.

Thank goodness for Kaiser.

Without insurance, we'd be toast. :worship:

pooh'smate

04-18-2010, 10:47 PM

Where are you staying now? Where do you want to upgrade to? I am sorry work is slow. :sad1: Awesome though that the trip is almost paid off. :woohoo: What are your dates? Spending money is the biggie for us. I am all about sharing meals but it's the souvenirs for the kids that get me everytime. :blush:

We are staying at Pop with the reg dining plan. I want to upgrade to AKL with sv because I know Lexi would love it, but are really going to be in our room enough to enjoy it? I know about the souvies. I think once the trip is paid then I will start buying the Disney gift cards I can get at Walgreens for spending money and for anything else that may come up.

She still has seizures about once every 6 weeks which is what her Neurologist said to expect. He also said that there isn't a need to medicate for those at this point. We pray they stay infrequent and mellow. She is such a tropper. :cutie:

:hug:Will be keeping her in my prayers for sure. Lexi had a seizure once when she was about 18 months old and it was really scary.

rentayenta

04-18-2010, 10:52 PM

We are staying at Pop with the reg dining plan. I want to upgrade to AKL with sv because I know Lexi would love it, but are really going to be in our room enough to enjoy it? I know about the souvies. I think once the trip is paid then I will start buying the Disney gift cards I can get at Walgreens for spending money and for anything else that may come up.

Lexi is 4 right? Honestly I bet she will love Pop even more. It is so Disney and kitschy with the big icons everywhere. Save your money. :thumbsup2 AKL is beautiful and the SV rocks but you are right, how much will you be there? And honestly, the rooms are dark and the animals sleep during the day so unless you plan on being up at sunrise and being there at dusk, it's not worth the extra money which I am guessing is a fair chunk of change.

:hug:Will be keeping her in my prayers for sure. Lexi had a seizure once when she was about 18 months old and it was really scary.

:hug:

pooh'smate

04-18-2010, 10:59 PM

Lexi is 4 right? Honestly I bet she will love Pop even more. It is so Disney and kitschy with the big icons everywhere. Save your money. :thumbsup2 AKL is beautiful and the SV rocks but you are right, how much will you be there? And honestly, the rooms are dark and the animals sleep during the day so unless you plan on being up at sunrise and being there at dusk, it's not worth the extra money which I am guessing is a fair chunk of change.

Yes she is 4 and will turn 5 in Aug. I don't plan on being up at sunrise on my vacation and I am not sure that we would be there that much at dusk either, especially since we will be there in Nov/Dec and dusk will be pretty early. It is almost $3,000 dollars more and that was with a 40% pin code. :scared1:

rentayenta

04-18-2010, 11:08 PM

Yes she is 4 and will turn 5 in Aug. I don't plan on being up at sunrise on my vacation and I am not sure that we would be there that much at dusk either, especially since we will be there in Nov/Dec and dusk will be pretty early. It is almost $3,000 dollars more and that was with a 40% pin code. :scared1:

:faint: $3,000 more with a PIN? Hells no! That is an insane amount of money. The Pop rocks :cool1: and I am sure you will have a magical trip. :wizard:

Next time forget the PINS and stuff and look into renting points. You could do a Studio with the 3 of you.

pooh'smate

04-18-2010, 11:17 PM

:faint: $3,000 more with a PIN? Hells no! That is an insane amount of money. The Pop rocks :cool1: and I am sure you will have a magical trip. :wizard:

Next time forget the PINS and stuff and look into renting points. You could do a Studio with the 3 of you.

I really want to rent points next time, however I like that I can book my trip and then make payments with no added interest until it is paid off. I don't know that I can do that if I rent points. I also think that I may get rid of our park hoppers and only add them on if we need them. I also wish Disney would release the hours as I only have a little bit over a month before I can make my adrs. Also only the first 3 days of our trip hours will be released when I have to make them.

rentayenta

04-19-2010, 09:32 AM

I really want to rent points next time, however I like that I can book my trip and then make payments with no added interest until it is paid off. I don't know that I can do that if I rent points. I also think that I may get rid of our park hoppers and only add them on if we need them. I also wish Disney would release the hours as I only have a little bit over a month before I can make my adrs. Also only the first 3 days of our trip hours will be released when I have to make them.

I think when you rent you can work out a deal that's good for you and the owner and that includes how you'll pay. I haven't read too much about owners charging any interest either. Plus you skip the resort fees and taxes when you stay DVC. :thumbsup2 Just a thought for next time. :goodvibes

It is so hard to book ADRs without park hours. :headache: I am trying to plan out Disneyland in just 53 days and our hours haven't been released yet. :hyper:

rentayenta

04-19-2010, 09:39 AM

I called Disney Dining again this morning and got the rudest CM- bleh. Asked to be transferred to her lead. I was trying to make PS for Carnation Cafe and the CM said she couldn't tell me what was open and that I had to choose a time and she would tell me if it was available- kinda like 20 questions only irritating. ;) The lead was great, said I couldn't book more than one table which is lame since I did for Blue Bayou and AG. She asked my name and I told her, no thanks, I didn't want my PS cancelled. She said she wouldn't do that but wanted to know the CM who booked my tables. I told her to never mind and that I will call back. I am not getting anyone in trouble. :hippie: I'm no snitch!

Wine Country still not open for PS and no final word on show seating for AG and the WoC.

pooh'smate

04-19-2010, 10:51 AM

I think when you rent you can work out a deal that's good for you and the owner and that includes how you'll pay. I haven't read too much about owners charging any interest either. Plus you skip the resort fees and taxes when you stay DVC. :thumbsup2 Just a thought for next time. :goodvibes

It is so hard to book ADRs without park hours. :headache: I am trying to plan out Disneyland in just 53 days and our hours haven't been released yet. :hyper:

I will be looking into renting points for our next trip. I will just have to use last years hours and hope they don't change to much. I do have to try to get into CRT as Lexi said she wants to eat there. She doesn't even know we are going there but she saw pictures on the Dis one day and said that when we went there she wanted to eat in the castle.

rentayenta

04-19-2010, 01:04 PM

I will be looking into renting points for our next trip. I will just have to use last years hours and hope they don't change to much. I do have to try to get into CRT as Lexi said she wants to eat there. She doesn't even know we are going there but she saw pictures on the Dis one day and said that when we went there she wanted to eat in the castle.

princess: She will love that!

kaoden39

04-19-2010, 01:48 PM

rentayenta

04-19-2010, 02:29 PM

Oh wow. She sounds lovely.

:lmao: That's one way to put it. I know they work for Disney and are NOT Disney. ;)

kaoden39

04-19-2010, 02:38 PM

:lmao: That's one way to put it. I know they work for Disney and are NOT Disney. ;)

That was my thought.

rentayenta

04-19-2010, 03:59 PM

That was my thought.

:angel: :laughing:

Did you make your Surf's Up PS?

kaoden39

04-19-2010, 05:53 PM

:angel: :laughing:

Did you make your Surf's Up PS?

No, I am still waiting for the darn dr to call. I am afraid to plan anymore.

rentayenta

04-19-2010, 08:50 PM

No, I am still waiting for the darn dr to call. I am afraid to plan anymore.

:goodvibes If this too personal I totally understand but what is going on healthwise with your child? I am so sorry, whatever it is. :hug:

kaoden39

04-19-2010, 08:55 PM

:goodvibes If this too personal I totally understand but what is going on healthwise with your child? I am so sorry, whatever it is. :hug:

They found a tumor in his leg. It is the size of a tangerine and frankly they are stalling us. The doctor told me he had never seen anything like it so he needed to consult with the radiologist and the orthopedist. This was on Thursday morning, I am sorry but in these five days they had to have heard something. And when I call I get the rude run around, basically the "don't call us, we'll call you." So since Thursday we have waited worrying and just not knowing what is going on. Sorry, I just needed to destress.

rentayenta

04-19-2010, 09:59 PM

They found a tumor in his leg. It is the size of a tangerine and frankly they are stalling us. The doctor told me he had never seen anything like it so he needed to consult with the radiologist and the orthopedist. This was on Thursday morning, I am sorry but in these five days they had to have heard something. And when I call I get the rude run around, basically the "don't call us, we'll call you." So since Thursday we have waited worrying and just not knowing what is going on. Sorry, I just needed to destress.

Oh my gosh- I am so sorry. The waiting is just horrible, I know. Don't apologize for destressing and venting...vent away!! I will say a prayer for your family. :hug: I am really sorry they are being toads- you'd think they have never been parents or had parents. :rolleyes:

kaoden39

04-19-2010, 10:04 PM

Oh my gosh- I am so sorry. The waiting is just horrible, I know. Don't apologize for destressing and venting...vent away!! I will say a prayer for your family. :hug: I am really sorry they are being toads- you'd think they have never been parents or had parents. :rolleyes:

Thank you, all prayers are greatly appreciated. I was thinking that about being parents. I decided that my husband can call them tomorrow. He has good experience dealing with doctors from when I was really sick a few years ago. He can handle that snotty nurse.

rentayenta

04-19-2010, 10:25 PM

Thank you, all prayers are greatly appreciated. I was thinking that about being parents. I decided that my husband can call them tomorrow. He has good experience dealing with doctors from when I was really sick a few years ago. He can handle that snotty nurse.

We've got some crabby nurses where I work too. I work on an adult locked psych unit in a hospital and you'd think they'd never heard the words empathy and sympathy. Their bedside manner stinks! :sad1:

Wishing your DH the best. Did the say how long test results/consultations would take?

kaoden39

04-19-2010, 10:43 PM

We've got some crabby nurses where I work too. I work on an adult locked psych unit in a hospital and you'd think they'd never heard the words empathy and sympathy. Their bedside manner stinks! :sad1:

Wishing your DH the best. Did the say how long test results/consultations would take?

I understand that after dealing with patients and their families all day but, I also think a little empathy would go a long way. They had the x-ray right away and the doctor had never seen anything like it. He told myself and my son this and I thought my son was gonna cry. Loren is 13 and thinks he is real grown up but he is still young enough that this scares him. I have done my best to not show my emotions around him.

Thank you, I think DH will get further than I did. At least I hope he does.

rentayenta

04-20-2010, 07:59 AM

I understand that after dealing with patients and their families all day but, I also think a little empathy would go a long way. They had the x-ray right away and the doctor had never seen anything like it. He told myself and my son this and I thought my son was gonna cry. Loren is 13 and thinks he is real grown up but he is still young enough that this scares him. I have done my best to not show my emotions around him.

Thank you, I think DH will get further than I did. At least I hope he does.

Good luck today- I hope you get some good news. :goodvibes

rentayenta

04-20-2010, 02:36 PM

WoC is set to begin June11th!!!! :woohoo: Now if Disney would release the GCV benefits and/or the PS. :hyper:

DH asked what he thought we would spend on this trip. So along with printing off menus last after the kids went to bed, I did a little Disney math. ;) The categories and amounts are as followed:

Fuel: $400 rt from SLC to Anaheim

First night hotel: $115 at the Marriott unless HoJo releases an entertainment rate for 6/12

GCV: $0 paid baybee! pixiedust:

APs: $0 Paid! :woohoo:

Souvenirs: $300. I know myself too well to say $25 per child. :rotfl: Plus we'll have Gabby's BFF with us and she hasn't been in 7 years. How can I not spoil that child? :confused3

Travel food: $200 total including snacks in the car as well as stops.

Groceries: $100

Food in the parks including snacks, TS, CS, and tips: $1300 :faint: I thought it would be less but with Ariel's Grotto, Blue Bayou, Wine Country, and Storyteller's it sure added up.

Dog kennel: $180

Neighbor child watering garden:: $30; $5 per day for 6 days.

Tips for Mousekeeping: $20. They will only clean the villa once during our stay.

Misc. including Ridemax: $100

sierranevada

04-20-2010, 03:06 PM

WoC is set to begin June11th!!!! :woohoo: Now if Disney would release the GCV benefits and/or the PS. :hyper:

Yeah! :banana:I am so excited and have already bugged Vacation Planning about WoC seating - but they don't have info :sad2:

rentayenta

04-20-2010, 03:17 PM

Yeah! :banana:I am so excited and have already bugged Vacation Planning about WoC seating - but they don't have info :sad2:

:ssst: I called the ticketing/dining people and she confirmed that there would be a dessert premium seating package available similar to F! ;)

sierranevada

04-20-2010, 03:23 PM

:ssst: I called the ticketing/dining people and she confirmed that there would be a dessert premium seating package available similar to F! ;)

:worship::worship::worship::worship:

rentayenta

04-20-2010, 03:42 PM

:worship::worship::worship::worship:

I asked if there would be a dinner package and she said most likely dessert. :woohoo: I like that better. How much is the F! dessert package? I am guessing it will be similar in price? :confused3

Also if the GCV guests get some sort of show pass perk, then I would go that way fa sho. :teeth:

sierranevada

04-20-2010, 03:48 PM

I asked if there would be a dinner package and she said most likely dessert. :woohoo: I like that better. How much is the F! dessert package? I am guessing it will be similar in price? :confused3

Also if the GCV guests get some sort of show pass perk, then I would go that way fa sho. :teeth:

Dessert would be better! F! is $59/adult and $49/kids 9 and under. I am really hoping for VGC guests to get show passes!! That would be much closer! I was talking to the Dining people and actually broke the news to them!

rentayenta

04-20-2010, 03:53 PM

Dessert would be better! F! is $59/adult and $49/kids 9 and under. I am really hoping for VGC guests to get show passes!! That would be much closer! I was talking to the Dining people and actually broke the news to them!

:lmao: Funny! I bet they loved that! I am praying for show passes too. Not sure I want to shell out $350 :faint: for a 25 minutes water show and a few chocolate covered strawberries. Let me rephrase that, there is no way DH will go for that especially if it's ran like the F! dessert package now- still having to line up to line up to sit and still take the chance of having a big head in front of you. :rolleyes1

rentayenta

04-20-2010, 04:13 PM

June 1st hours are out!! C'mon Disney, hurry with the rest of June!! :hyper:

sierranevada

04-20-2010, 04:15 PM

June 1st hours are out!! C'mon Disney, hurry with the rest of June!! :hyper:

I am wondering if they were waiting for the WoC announcing before posting the June hours? If so..... let's go!!!

6Smiles

04-20-2010, 04:49 PM

HI Rentayenta (Sorry just had to say it/write it once) It's just so clever and I miss NY very much. I have been here reading since you started posting just on the sly. Sorry I'm sneaky. Your budget looks pretty close to what we've been calculating although we calculated gas a bit higher as prices are creeping up. I also can not wait until June Hours are fully posted, and am still trying to decide which day to do what meal as I have more ressies to make! You are being very helpful :goodvibes:hug:. Thank You!

pooh'smate

04-20-2010, 07:27 PM

Jenny (I like to use your name as that is my grammy's name), what is ride max? I know I could google it but I don"t feel like it. Is it like Tour Guide Mike?

rentayenta

04-20-2010, 07:58 PM

I am wondering if they were waiting for the WoC announcing before posting the June hours? If so..... let's go!!!

:hyper: I hear ya! Post them already! :surfweb:

HI Rentayenta (Sorry just had to say it/write it once) It's just so clever and I miss NY very much. I have been here reading since you started posting just on the sly. Sorry I'm sneaky. Your budget looks pretty close to what we've been calculating although we calculated gas a bit higher as prices are creeping up. I also can not wait until June Hours are fully posted, and am still trying to decide which day to do what meal as I have more ressies to make! You are being very helpful :goodvibes:hug:. Thank You!

:thanks: and :welcome: I am a freak for details so thanks for reading along. When is your trip? Gimme the deets! popcorn::

ETA: I see 60 days. :teeth: I would be happy to answer any questions too.

Jenny (I like to use your name as that is my grammy's name), what is ride max? I know I could google it but I don"t feel like it. Is it like Tour Guide Mike?

ridemax.com Not compatable with Macs but the neatest Disneyland touring program ever. I think TGM is the Robin to Ridemax's Batman. :cool2:

pooh'smate

04-20-2010, 08:03 PM

ridemax.com Not compatable with Macs but the neatest Disneyland touring program ever. I think TGM is the Robin to Ridemax's Batman. :cool2:
Do they have one for Disneyworld? How much is it?

rentayenta

04-20-2010, 08:10 PM

Do they have one for Disneyworld? How much is it?

::yes:: I think $19.95 for a 3 month subscription and $24.95 for a full year. It's planning nirvana. :cloud9:

pooh'smate

04-20-2010, 08:12 PM

::yes:: I think $19.95 for a 3 month subscription and $24.95 for a full year. It's planning nirvana. :cloud9:

I am headed over to check it out. Thanks

rentayenta

04-20-2010, 09:31 PM

I am headed over to check it out. Thanks

Let me know what you think. popcorn::

kaoden39

04-20-2010, 09:42 PM

Hi I wanted to let you know the great news. My sons tumor is benign!! I am so relieved.

rentayenta

04-20-2010, 09:48 PM

Hi I wanted to let you know the great news. My sons tumor is benign!! I am so relieved.

:hug: :woohoo: :cheer2: That is terrific news!!!! I am so happy for your family. Count your blessings and get planning- you have a lot to celebrate!!!! :banana:

kaoden39

04-20-2010, 09:53 PM

:hug: :woohoo: :cheer2: That is terrific news!!!! I am so happy for your family. Count your blessings and get planning- you have a lot to celebrate!!!! :banana:

That's my thought!! Back to the planning in earnest!!

pooh'smate

04-21-2010, 08:20 AM

Let me know what you think. popcorn::

I am going to download it now. It looks really neat. My dh thinks I am nuts but I told him to just wait until we get there and we have a GREAT vacation then he won't think all my planning was crazy.

Hi I wanted to let you know the great news. My sons tumor is benign!! I am so relieved.

:dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3: That is great news!!!!:dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3:

rentayenta

04-21-2010, 09:22 AM

That's my thought!! Back to the planning in earnest!!

:goodvibes Enjoy and keep me updated! popcorn::

I am going to download it now. It looks really neat. My dh thinks I am nuts but I told him to just wait until we get there and we have a GREAT vacation then he won't think all my planning was crazy.

:laughing: They don't get it. We are already spending xxxx on a vacation, what's $20? ;) Just wait- it's so fun. make sure you do multiple plans per day in case you arrive later than predicted. Also read their tips too about scheduling breaks. :thumbsup2

rentayenta

04-21-2010, 09:36 AM

June 2nd hours posted. :hyper:

sierranevada

04-21-2010, 09:57 AM

June 2nd hours posted. :hyper:

I think they are going to torture us and post them one day at a time!!!:eek:

sierranevada

04-21-2010, 09:57 AM

Hi I wanted to let you know the great news. My sons tumor is benign!! I am so relieved.

I am so happy for you!!!!!!!!! Now you can enjoy the planning process!:goodvibes

pooh'smate

04-21-2010, 10:06 AM

:goodvibes Enjoy and keep me updated! popcorn::

It is a lot of fun.

:laughing: They don't get it. We are already spending xxxx on a vacation, what's $20? ;) Just wait- it's so fun. make sure you do multiple plans per day in case you arrive later than predicted. Also read their tips too about scheduling breaks. :thumbsup2

I will do that. I have lots of time to play with it before my trip.

June 2nd hours posted. :hyper:

:cheer2:

rentayenta

04-21-2010, 10:09 AM

I think they are going to torture us and post them one day at a time!!!:eek:

Driving me ------> :banana: It's almost too much for me to take. :laughing:

I faxed DVC at the GCV with my villa request.

wvnative

04-21-2010, 10:11 AM

Ah man! They did that post the hours one day at a time thing with our days in March. It was SO annoying. lol

I'll be curious to hear about the WoC dessert seating. It may be our best bet to actually see it when we get back to the parks next. That's a lot of money on dessert if they price it like F! but could totally be worth it. Luckily, I only have to buy for two. hehe

rentayenta

04-21-2010, 10:22 AM

Ah man! They did that post the hours one day at a time thing with our days in March. It was SO annoying. lol

:headache: I realize in the scheme of life it's silly but with us Type A planners, it's maddening! :scared: ;)

I'll be curious to hear about the WoC dessert seating. It may be our best bet to actually see it when we get back to the parks next. That's a lot of money on dessert if they price it like F! but could totally be worth it. Luckily, I only have to buy for two. hehe

My guess is that it will be outside at Ariel's which is cool because it's a bigger seating area than F! but I cannot see spending that kind of money. It all depends on if GCV guests get first access to show passes.

rentayenta

04-21-2010, 03:21 PM

Called Disney Dining again and the CM said that Wine Country should be open by June 1st. :surfweb:

rentayenta

04-21-2010, 10:16 PM

:cheer2: DH agreed to stay another night so that makes 6 full days at Disney!!!!! :cheer2:

kaoden39

04-21-2010, 10:19 PM

:cheer2: DH agreed to stay another night so that makes 6 full days at Disney!!!!! :cheer2:

Yay that is wonderful!!

rentayenta

04-21-2010, 10:35 PM

Yay that is wonderful!!

I know!! I am all excited! I am going to call DVC in the morning and just see if there is a one bedroom available for that last night. :hyper: If not, looks like we'll book-ending it at the Marriott. :laughing:

kaoden39

04-21-2010, 10:37 PM

I know!! I am all excited! I am going to call DVC in the morning and just see if there is a one bedroom available for that last night. :hyper: If not, looks like we'll book-ending it at the Marriott. :laughing:

I changed it over on the list too. Hopefully there is DVC available for you, or you are gonna end up getting frequent moving miles.:rotfl:

rentayenta

04-21-2010, 10:48 PM

I changed it over on the list too. Hopefully there is DVC available for you, or you are gonna end up getting frequent moving miles.:rotfl:

:lmao: Totally but here is my justification. The first night we won't even unpack and aren't going into the parks. I am looking at it as a means to a neato end. By staying close, we make MM the next morning and have a full Disney day. The last added night I am justifying as we'll be all packed, stay parked at the GCH, cruise over when we are done, grab our vehicle, and jet to the Marriott(?). I am good at packing one bag with overnight stuff and clothes for the next day. :thumbsup2 This is the last trip we'll get out of these passes and the last of Disneyland til probably 2013. :faint: We'll do WDW in december 2011.

kaoden39

04-21-2010, 10:51 PM

:lmao: Totally but here is my justification. The first night we won't even unpack and aren't going into the parks. I am looking at it as a means to a neato end. By staying close, we make MM the next morning and have a full Disney day. The last added night I am justifying as we'll be all packed, stay parked at the GCH, cruise over when we are done, grab our vehicle, and jet to the Marriott(?). I am good at packing one bag with overnight stuff and clothes for the next day. :thumbsup2 This is the last trip we'll get out of these passes and the last of Disneyland til probably 2013. :faint: We'll do WDW in december 2011.

Makes total sense when you put it that way. :rolleyes1

:rotfl:

pierresgirl

04-22-2010, 05:21 AM

ridemax.com Not compatable with Macs but the neatest Disneyland touring program ever. I think TGM is the Robin to Ridemax's Batman. :cool2:

LOVE that comparison Jenny :lmao: so funny! I used TGM before and was pretty happy with it, lots of good info and planning tips

rentayenta

04-22-2010, 09:09 AM

Makes total sense when you put it that way. :rolleyes1

:rotfl:

Called DVC put myself on the wait list for 6/18, no cash ressie DVC villas open either. :hyper: I might just booked the PPH. :upsidedow

LOVE that comparison Jenny :lmao: so funny! I used TGM before and was pretty happy with it, lots of good info and planning tips

I like him too but prefer RideMax Mark. I think he likes me back too. :laughing:

pooh'smate

04-22-2010, 11:15 AM

:cheer2: DH agreed to stay another night so that makes 6 full days at Disney!!!!! :cheer2:

Yay for an extra night.:banana::banana::banana:

rentayenta

04-22-2010, 12:02 PM

Yay for an extra night.:banana::banana::banana:

:goodvibes I think I am overwhelming myself with the planning. :upsidedow

glennbo123

04-22-2010, 12:08 PM

Lotsa plannin' going on here! Congrats on an extra night!

rentayenta

04-22-2010, 12:38 PM

Lotsa plannin' going on here! Congrats on an extra night!

:wave: Hola stranger. I know, lots of planning. :hyper: I just canceled our reservations for Mesquite on 6/12. I have more confirmations and cancellations then I know what to do with. I am trying to keep it all straight.

How's life?

glennbo123

04-22-2010, 12:40 PM

:wave: Hola stranger. I know, lots of planning. :hyper: I just canceled our reservations for Mesquite on 6/12. I have more confirmations and cancellations then I know what to do with. I am trying to keep it all straight.

How's life?

:wave: Busy enough that I probably shouldn't be DISin' :rolleyes1 but generally good!

rentayenta

04-22-2010, 01:14 PM

:wave: Busy enough that I probably shouldn't be DISin' :rolleyes1 but generally good!

How's the trip planning? Our trips are around the same time. :banana:

glennbo123

04-22-2010, 01:43 PM

How's the trip planning? Our trips are around the same time. :banana:

I'm basically ready....got which park/which day done, ADRs done, a DISmeet or two in the works. I'd like to do a Photopass share with other PChef people going, but didn't hear anything after I proposed it. Not sure if my wife just didn't check her e-mail or if nobody's really interested or didn't understand what I was talking about.

rentayenta

04-22-2010, 02:17 PM

Updated yet again: :blush:

Saturday 6/12: Utah to Anaheim
• Check into HoJo or Marriott, groceries, In n Out, swim

Sunday 6/13 DL: 8am-mid DCA 10-10 possible MM 7-8
• Check out of Marriot/HoJo and into GCV, drop luggage
• Disneyland rope-drop :woohoo:
• Possible run to DCA at opening for WoC “show pass” unless GCV guests get "show passes"
• DCA for WoC at 8 to save a place, maybe earlier if need be :surfweb:
• WoC at 9 pm
• Back to Disneyland from 10ish to midnight, love those last 2 hours in the park :cloud9:

Monday 6/14 DL: 8am-mid DCA 10-10
• DCA by 9:15 for rope drop
• DCA all day
• Dinner at Wine Country
• Disneyland after DCA closes if we can handle it ;)

Tuesday 6/15 DL: 8/9am-mid DCA: 10-10 MM 7-8 or 8-9
• Disneyland by 7:30 for MM at 8 am
• Blue Bayou for lunch :wizard:
• F! at night if playing

Wednesday 6/16 Grad night DL: 8-9 DCA: 10-6
• Disneyland by 7:30 for rope drop- Michael grab FP for Indy/Splash
• Storyteller’s breakfast
• DCA for rope drop til about 2:00
• Disneyland for 3:00 parade til close
• Fireworks pixiedust:

Thursday 6/17 Grad night DL: 8/9-9 DCA: 10-6
• Disneyland by 7:30 for 8 am opening til about 2ish
• DCA 2:30- close
• Back to Disneyland til closing at 9 pm
• Fireworks
• Pack up

Friday 6/18 DL: 8-mid DCA: 10-9 MM 7-8
• Disneyland by 6:30 for MM at 7 am til 10:30 am
• GCV through DCA- grab Soarin’ FP
• Check out of DVC/pack car
• Break to check into new hotel Marriot/HoJo/PPH/GCV :lmao:
• DCA til close
• Disneyland 9:30 to close
• Back to hotel :confused3

Saturday 6/19:
• Check out of hotel
• Anaheim to Mesquite

Sunday 6/20 Father’s Day
• Mesquite to SLC :sad:
• Dinner at In n Out in Draper

rentayenta

04-22-2010, 02:36 PM

I'm basically ready....got which park/which day done, ADRs done, a DISmeet or two in the works. I'd like to do a Photopass share with other PChef people going, but didn't hear anything after I proposed it. Not sure if my wife just didn't check her e-mail or if nobody's really interested or didn't understand what I was talking about.

A DISmeet or two? Who ya meeting? popcorn:: Where are your ADRs? Disneyland is cool but they don't offer nearly offer the dining choices that WDW does.

glennbo123

04-22-2010, 02:59 PM

A DISmeet or two? Who ya meeting? popcorn:: Where are your ADRs? Disneyland is cool but they don't offer nearly offer the dining choices that WDW does.

FauntleroyFan07 (Dan), we're going to meet up at the Yehaa Bob show at POR. Maybe BlueyedGirl (Cherie), we'll both be at Kidani around the same days.

I have ADRs for Sci Fi, Biergarten, Whispering Canyon, Boma, The Wave, and Hoop de Doo.

rentayenta

04-22-2010, 03:35 PM

FauntleroyFan07 (Dan), we're going to meet up at the Yehaa Bob show at POR. Maybe BlueyedGirl (Cherie), we'll both be at Kidani around the same days.

Sounds fun! I am finally getting me to meet Jordan in June. :thumbsup2

I have ADRs for Sci Fi, Biergarten, Whispering Canyon, Boma, The Wave, and Hoop de Doo.

Sounds terrific! I have only been to Boma out of those and loved it. Was supposed to go to Sci-Fi but that was the day Gabby decided to beak at me one too many times so she and I stayed back while the rest went. ;)

kaoden39

04-22-2010, 03:54 PM

I am kind of bummed that there is grad nights while we are there. But, that will give me evening time to do other things like visit Gardenwalk and DTD.

rentayenta

04-22-2010, 06:42 PM

I am kind of bummed that there is grad nights while we are there. But, that will give me evening time to do other things like visit Gardenwalk and DTD.

::yes:: But even though Disneyland closes at 9, you don't have to leave at 9. You can line up for your last ride at 8:59 and they will let you ride. So think 9:30 by the time that is over. Then you have to exit the park and as long as you are walking in the direction to leave, they don't make you sprint. :laughing: My guess, and this is pure specualtion, is that they want everyone out asap but don't get antsy until 9:45.

How far is Garden Walk?

kaoden39

04-22-2010, 07:22 PM

::yes:: But even though Disneyland closes at 9, you don't have to leave at 9. You can line up for your last ride at 8:59 and they will let you ride. So think 9:30 by the time that is over. Then you have to exit the park and as long as you are walking in the direction to leave, they don't make you sprint. :laughing: My guess, and this is pure specualtion, is that they want everyone out asap but don't get antsy until 9:45.

How far is Garden Walk?

Garden Walk is about mile from Stovall's. I figure that we can walk down there too.

rentayenta

04-22-2010, 10:18 PM

Garden Walk is about mile from Stovall's. I figure that we can walk down there too.

:thumbsup2 Awesome. I need to Google it and see what's there.

kaoden39

04-22-2010, 10:21 PM

:thumbsup2 Awesome. I need to Google it and see what's there.

It looks like it would at least be a fun place to find somewhere to eat.

rentayenta

04-22-2010, 10:31 PM

It looks like it would at least be a fun place to find somewhere to eat.

Do you know some of the choices? I think there is a Cheesecake Factory. I am all about NOT eating anywhere that I can eat locally here. We have a CF about an hour from me but haven't been to it. Been to the one Vegas and AZ.

kaoden39

04-22-2010, 10:35 PM

Do you know some of the choices? I think there is a Cheesecake Factory. I am all about NOT eating anywhere that I can eat locally here. We have a CF about an hour from me but haven't been to it. Been to the one Vegas and AZ.

There is a Bubba Gumps and a California Pizza Kitchen. There are a lot of places.

http://www.anaheimgardenwalk.com/

rentayenta

04-22-2010, 10:37 PM

There is a Bubba Gumps and a California Pizza Kitchen. There are a lot of places.

http://www.anaheimgardenwalk.com/

:worship: :thanks: We might have to copy you and head over on one of the grad nights. My muggle-turned-commando-Disney-park-dude hubby hates to even break during the day let alone leave early. :rotfl2:

kaoden39

04-22-2010, 10:41 PM

:worship: :thanks: We might have to copy you and head over on one of the grad nights. My muggle-turned-commando-Disney-park-dude hubby hates to even break during the day let alone leave early. :rotfl2:

I tend to want to commando, my mom hates it. I warned her the other day that I plan on doing it again this trip. She likes to nap to during the day. With the shorter hours I am not even thinking about it.

rentayenta

04-22-2010, 10:55 PM

I tend to want to commando, my mom hates it. I warned her the other day that I plan on doing it again this trip. She likes to nap to during the day. With the shorter hours I am not even thinking about it.

I am more commando on paper. :blush: I don't budge though on arriving early. My motto: you can sleep at home and on the car ride home! :laughing: Really. Once lunch hits, I am much more flexible. I really want to get some down time at the GCV too.

kaoden39

04-22-2010, 11:03 PM

I am more commando on paper. :blush: I don't budge though on arriving early. My motto: you can sleep at home and on the car ride home! :laughing: Really. Once lunch hits, I am much more flexible. I really want to get some down time at the GCV too.

Good point. I am staunch on the morning too. And with the short hours we will be sleeping earlier.:rotfl: I crack myself up. If we were staying at the DLH like we normally do I would be more relaxed, but I don't think that Stovall's is quite the same.

rentayenta

04-22-2010, 11:06 PM

Good point. I am staunch on the morning too. And with the short hours we will be sleeping earlier.:rotfl: I crack myself up. If we were staying at the DLH like we normally do I would be more relaxed, but I don't think that Stovall's is quite the same.

:rotfl:

How far is Stovall's? Why there instead of the DLH?

kaoden39

04-22-2010, 11:11 PM

:rotfl:

How far is Stovall's? Why there instead of the DLH?

Stovall's is nearly a mile but that isn't that big of a deal. I just think that I like the DLH much more. Our friends we are going with cannot afford it. When I go by myself next year I think I am going to treat myself to stay onsite. Normally alone I will stay cheaper but, my DH actually suggested that I take advantage of AP rates when I go alone.

rentayenta

04-23-2010, 07:47 AM

Stovall's is nearly a mile but that isn't that big of a deal. I just think that I like the DLH much more. Our friends we are going with cannot afford it. When I go by myself next year I think I am going to treat myself to stay onsite. Normally alone I will stay cheaper but, my DH actually suggested that I take advantage of AP rates when I go alone.

That's good that you are all staying togther. It makes it easier for coordination. Then they'll be close so you can commando them to the parks early. :laughing:

I don't do Disney alone :blush: but the DLH sounds heavenly for a solo trip. :goodvibes I think you should take DH's advice. :thumbsup2

rentayenta

04-23-2010, 07:55 AM

:mickeyjum 50 days!!!! :mickeyjum

6/4 hours are up now. :surfweb: :hyper: This is torture!

6Smiles

04-23-2010, 10:12 AM

YEAH FOR 50 DAYS! YEAH FOR EXTRA DAYS!

Looks like we are a week behind you. Hey I have a PTR if you want to take a look Goofy with Peter Pan syndrome ... is mine and it looks like you have already popped in :thumbsup2. Any advice you can give would be great as I haven't been since I was 12.

rentayenta

04-23-2010, 10:26 AM

kaoden39

04-23-2010, 10:34 AM

That's good that you are all staying togther. It makes it easier for coordination. Then they'll be close so you can commando them to the parks early. :laughing:

I don't do Disney alone :blush: but the DLH sounds heavenly for a solo trip. :goodvibes I think you should take DH's advice. :thumbsup2

I was going to go on the Diva's trip but, I have decided that I am going to go with my BFF, so I won't be alone. I so could go alone though, think about it. You can get up in the morning, not have anyone to slow you down. Then when you want to look around there is no one to rush you around. Think of all of the options.

:mickeyjum 50 days!!!! :mickeyjum

6/4 hours are up now. :surfweb: :hyper: This is torture!

YEAH FOR 50 DAYS! YEAH FOR EXTRA DAYS!

Woohoo!! I like that number!!

Looks like we are a week behind you. Hey I have a PTR if you want to take a look Goofy with Peter Pan syndrome ... is mine and it looks like you have already popped in :thumbsup2. Any advice you can give would be great as I haven't been since I was 12.

Oh wow. I am going to go visit.

rentayenta

04-23-2010, 10:43 AM

I was going to go on the Diva's trip but, I have decided that I am going to go with my BFF, so I won't be alone. I so could go alone though, think about it. You can get up in the morning, not have anyone to slow you down. Then when you want to look around there is no one to rush you around. Think of all of the options.

I went alone thinking those same things after reading what terrific times people were having. Didn't turn out that way for me. At all. I know I am in the minority but it made me painfully sad. :blush: Everyone is different and for me, part of the joy is sharing Disneyland with my family. DH was never a Disney fan. I think he went twice as a child- he grew up in Nor Cal. I grew up in So Cal about 10-15 minutes away and my father would take me weekly, if not more as a child. Disneyland holds almost all of my childhood memories. pixiedust:

Having said that, I went to So Cal this past March to visit my dearest friend who has suffered some unimaginable losses. I also decided to visit my father who suffered a major stroke almost 4 years ago. After seeing him, I headed straight to Disneyland, alone, for a few hours. I cried my eyes our while strolling on Main St. I must have looked like a total mess but it was very cathartic for me. :goodvibes I had a Dole Float, rode IAWS and POTC, and did some shopping. Best therapy ever. ;)

kaoden39

04-23-2010, 10:49 AM

I probably won't like Disneyland without my family either but, In think for various reasons I need that trip too. My BFF and I have always been like sisters, so it is like going with family.

rentayenta

04-23-2010, 11:33 AM

I probably won't like Disneyland without my family either but, In think for various reasons I need that trip too. My BFF and I have always been like sisters, so it is like going with family.

Oh for sure. My BFF is the closet thing I have to a sister. :goodvibes I meant alone, alone.

rentayenta

04-23-2010, 12:21 PM

Just got bumped via voice mail from our 7:40 PS at AG on 6/13. The CM said "our Princesses would not be available for dining at this time" and I was rescheduled for 2:40. I was given a CM's direct line to call back, spoke with him, and when asked why we were bumped and the Princesses would be unavailable I was told: that the World of Color show is interfering with dinner and the latest seating is 3:40 pm. I guess we won't be doing dinner there.

:idea: :rotfl2:

kaoden39

04-23-2010, 07:04 PM

rentayenta

04-24-2010, 07:54 AM

Darn no time we the Princesses. I guess they must have hot dates with their Princes.

:laughing: Must be! :lmao:

:ccat: 49 days!!!! :ccat:

6/5 hours are up now. :surfweb: :hyper: This is torture!!!!

Looks like I could change the date and post ^^^^ daily. :rolleyes1

rentayenta

04-25-2010, 08:33 AM

:tigger: 48 days!!! :tigger:

6/6 hours are up now. :surfweb: :hyper: This is torture!!!!

Looks like I could change the date and post ^^^^ daily. :rolleyes1

kaoden39

04-25-2010, 02:06 PM

:woohoo:

rentayenta

04-25-2010, 05:49 PM

:woohoo:

Hopefully the trip will go by this slowly too.

kaoden39

04-25-2010, 05:51 PM

Hopefully the trip will go by this slowly too.

It would be wonderful if the trip went as slowly wouldn't it? We can live and hope.

rentayenta

04-25-2010, 05:59 PM

It would be wonderful if the trip went as slowly wouldn't it? We can live and hope.

Totally. What is the phenom that leading up to the trip drags and the trip itself feels like a nanosecond? :upsidedow Make it go slower, make it go slower!!!!!!!! :laughing:

kaoden39

04-25-2010, 06:02 PM

Totally. What is the phenom that leading up to the trip drags and the trip itself feels like a nanosecond? :upsidedow Make it go slower, make it go slower!!!!!!!! :laughing:

Maybe we should devote our lives to this to discover the mystery. But, of course it would require more trips to Disneyland. I know this would be a hardship but for science and all that I would be willing to suffer.:rotfl:

rentayenta

04-25-2010, 07:32 PM

Maybe we should devote our lives to this to discover the mystery. But, of course it would require more trips to Disneyland. I know this would be a hardship but for science and all that I would be willing to suffer.:rotfl:

Me too! :lmao: I am sure Chase bank would be happy to fund our expedition.

kaoden39

04-25-2010, 08:47 PM

Me too! :lmao: I am sure Chase bank would be happy to fund our expedition.

:cloud9:

rentayenta

04-26-2010, 10:15 AM

:cloud9:

Sans interest and payments til forever. ;)

:goofy: 47 days!!!! :goofy:

kaoden39

04-26-2010, 01:09 PM

Sans interest and payments til forever. ;)

:goofy: 47 days!!!! :goofy:

Ooh that means 49 for us!! Actually 48 because we are leaving the 13.

rentayenta

04-26-2010, 01:20 PM

Ooh that means 49 for us!! Actually 48 because we are leaving the 13.

:woohoo: I am already to the hardly sleeping stage. :hyper: Looks like I will be resting on the car ride. :lmao: Lucky DH. ;)

kaoden39

04-26-2010, 09:31 PM

:woohoo: I am already to the hardly sleeping stage. :hyper: Looks like I will be resting on the car ride. :lmao: Lucky DH. ;)

:rotfl2:This is the first trip we have taken as a family that we are not leaving right after DH gets off work. It will make a much nicer drive because this way we can share the driving.

rentayenta

04-26-2010, 09:43 PM

:rotfl2:This is the first trip we have taken as a family that we are not leaving right after DH gets off work. It will make a much nicer drive because this way we can share the driving.

:thumbsup2 You must be a mind reader because I am adding a chapter entited: to drive is to snack! Sharing the drive is so much better but DH thinks I am a crappy driver so I rarely drive. :rolleyes:

kaoden39

04-26-2010, 09:50 PM

:thumbsup2 You must be a mind reader because I am adding a chapter entited: to drive is to snack! Sharing the drive is so much better but DH thinks I am a crappy driver so I rarely drive. :rolleyes:

I used to do most of the driving, but I have started letting him drive more and more. I enjoy having the break from driving.

rentayenta

04-26-2010, 10:06 PM

Although there are a total of 4 of us posting, I know there are LOTS of lurkers so I will contnue sans shame. :blush:

According to Mapquest, the drive from our home to Disneyland will take 10 hours and 47 minutes. Piece of cake in this baybee. We bought the below new-to-us Eddie Baurer Ford Expedition last year. Not happy about the price of fuel going up but this bad boy will keep us comfy:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/ford.jpg

Because we have driven from SLC to Disneyland many times, we have learned to make the almost 11 hours enjoyable. Disneyland is only 6 movies away and less if you include Mary Poppins which we do. We also always watch Aladdin and Mulan:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/1964_Mary_Poppins.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/AladdinMovieCover.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/mulan.jpg

What are movies in the car without travel snacks? The below keep us sane while driving without making us bananas from too much sugar! ;)

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/100-calorie-packs.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/bunch-green-grapes-image.gif

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/terriyaki_beef_jerky_peoples_choice.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/trail-mix-ii.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/bagel2.jpg

There are however 2 fast food places that we are unable to pass up. We have Jack in the Box for lunch as we hit it :lovestruc

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/Jack20in20the20Box.jpg

And then mother of all mothers for dinner with regard to fast food :cloud9:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/jenmikesheets/in-n-out_burger.jpg

rentayenta

04-26-2010, 10:10 PM

I used to do most of the driving, but I have started letting him drive more and more. I enjoy having the break from driving.

:upsidedow Thats just crazy talk. ;) I am envious. DH is a chauvenist when it comes to the driving. :headache:

kaoden39

04-26-2010, 10:11 PM

rentayenta

04-26-2010, 10:17 PM

Oh I know about the lurkers, they are the life blood of the threads. The people that you hope that you say something that draws them out of their hiding place to comment. I agree about In N Out as a must do, I love their food.

In n Out is amazing. We'll have it once if not twice the first night we arrive. :blush: And then of course on the way home. I just can't get enough.

Lurkers, we feel you....we know you are he-ere! :grouphug: :laughing:

kaoden39

04-26-2010, 10:27 PM

In n Out is amazing. We'll have it once if not twice the first night we arrive. :blush: And then of course on the way home. I just can't get enough.

Lurkers, we feel you....we know you are he-ere! :grouphug: :laughing:

We recently had Sonic for the first time. It was wonderful. They have the best shakes.

rentayenta

04-26-2010, 10:31 PM

We recently had Sonic for the first time. It was wonderful. They have the best shakes.

We have a Sonic about a mile from my house. Everyday from 2-4 all fountain drinks (including adding vanilla or some other flavor) and most slushie type drinks (even the real fruit ones) are 1/2 price. :woohoo: Our friends who are caravanning with us to Disneyland who are from PA have to go to our Sonic whenever they visit. :laughing:

kaoden39

04-26-2010, 10:37 PM

We have a Sonic about a mile from my house. Everyday from 2-4 all fountain drinks (including adding vanilla or some other flavor) and most slushie type drinks (even the real fruit ones) are 1/2 price. :woohoo: Our friends who are caravanning with us to Disneyland who are from PA have to go to our Sonic whenever they visit. :laughing:

That's funny. We don't have one here in town. We have to go out of town to enjoy it.

6Smiles

04-26-2010, 11:38 PM

To drive is to snack ... love it! I am a huge Jack in the Box fan! Especially their milkshakes with whipped cream and a cherry and love those curly seasoned fries!

I really don't know what to think about Ariel's and WOC because the CM I spoke with when I called back told me that they aren't doing seating for dinner because... the view from the Grotto is not great and that the powers that be don't want the lights from the restaurant to interfere with the show. So I just don't know what to think. :confused3

I was wondering if there were any rides you wouldn't take a five year old with sensory issues on? My friend was telling me Tower of Tower probably should be skipped? What do you think? Are there any others...oh she is 43 1/2 inches so she is able to ride height wise everything but Maliboomer, Indy and can't drive the cars at autotopia.

From everything I've read smaller kids will be able to ride with a parent on the SS swings. I haven't been since I was twelve and DCA wasn't there. I know it's going to be crowded but I figure if we go early to get on the rides and then do the shows late morning/early afternoon then have a nice lunch before we go and have a break we should fair pretty well.

Drama Queen went to our county fair over the weekend and told me "Mom, I am not and I mean not an adrenalin junkie!" :rotfl: I just couldn't help but laugh.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated! TIA ;)

Kris

rentayenta

04-27-2010, 09:21 AM

That's funny. We don't have one here in town. We have to go out of town to enjoy it.

:rotfl2: We all want what we don't have, right?! I can truly say no to any and all fast food except for In n Out and Jack! DH told me though that In n Out bought ground about 6 miles from our home. :faint: Methinks I may find some of my lost 35 lb. :blush:

To drive is to snack ... love it! I am a huge Jack in the Box fan! Especially their milkshakes with whipped cream and a cherry and love those curly seasoned fries!

:woohoo: Their curly fries rock!!! Whenever we get to a Jack I always get mega packs of their Secret Sauce so when we go to McDonald's here we order our burgers plain and then use the Jack sauce. :thumbsup2

I really don't know what to think about Ariel's and WOC because the CM I spoke with when I called back told me that they aren't doing seating for dinner because... the view from the Grotto is not great and that the powers that be don't want the lights from the restaurant to interfere with the show. So I just don't know what to think. :confused3

:confused3 I hear ya. if you are set on AG with Princesses, go for lunch. Same food and a little cheaper. I cannot wait to find out the WoC details!!! :hyper:

I was wondering if there were any rides you wouldn't take a five year old with sensory issues on? My friend was telling me Tower of Tower probably should be skipped? What do you think? Are there any others...oh she is 43 1/2 inches so she is able to ride height wise everything but Maliboomer, Indy and can't drive the cars at autotopia.

Like seizures sensory issues? My middle DD has Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, along with and unrelated to her IGF1, and she rides everything. Maliboomer is gone I believe. She can still ride in the Autopia cars though. :thumbsup2 Indy is the only bummer- it is a fantastic ride. Last October was the first time my whole family could ride it. :cloud9: I think she will be fine on the rides.

From everything I've read smaller kids will be able to ride with a parent on the SS swings. I haven't been since I was twelve and DCA wasn't there. I know it's going to be crowded but I figure if we go early to get on the rides and then do the shows late morning/early afternoon then have a nice lunch before we go and have a break we should fair pretty well.

That is a good plan. The locals don't show til lunchtime so the morning hours are prime. Ya know, I don't know that we have ever been on the Swings in DCA. :blush:

Drama Queen went to our county fair over the weekend and told me "Mom, I am not and I mean not an adrenalin junkie!" :rotfl: I just couldn't help but laugh.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated! TIA ;)

Kris

:lmao: Too cute!!!! Gosh they are funny.