Don't stop believing... "Major change 6/23 The Circle of Life"

[mrsksomeday]

Chapter links...

One thing leads to another (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=36316345&postcount=7)
Take my breath away (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=36316375&postcount=9)
Call me (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=36331316&postcount=53)
Time after Time (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=36374030&postcount=82)
My Perogative (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=36422708&postcount=141)
Announcement (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=36424677&postcount=151)
You spin me Round (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=36467666&postcount=186)
Fight for your right (for good ADRs) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=36567014&postcount=217)
Walk this way (a mile in my shoes) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=36594135&postcount=232)
Graduation pictures (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=36653474&postcount=263)
Hungry like the Wolf (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=36842711&postcount=311)
Airfare purchased!! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37011763&postcount=365)
Everything Changes (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37042732&postcount=380)
Just Eat it… (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37052025&postcount=391)
The Circle of Life (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37107673&postcount=421)

[oregonmommyof2]

Woo Hoo!!! I am here 1st!!!

[mrsksomeday]

Woo Hoo!!! I am here 1st!!!

Thank you for joining!!

[oregondaddyof2]

And I am 2nd... Let's get this party started!! :banana::banana::banana:

[mrsksomeday]

And I am 2nd... Let's get this party started!! :banana::banana::banana:

Welcome!! Your wish will be granted in about a minute.

[starrzone]

:banana::banana::banana: Glad to see you started your PTR, Tracy! I love hearing about your and Bill's adventures, and the ups and downs of your Disney vacations. I haven't been to WDW in 5 years :sad2:, but I hope to go back before too long. Your P/TRs fill the void in the meantime! :cool1:

[mrsksomeday]

Hi http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/greenwave.gif, I am Tracy. Lately you could call me the trip reporter who cried wolf. I HAD a PTR that was going to cover our trips in May, October, and December of 2010.

Well May got thrown out the window due to obligations in an advocacy group, October got cancelled due to being crazy enough to think we should spend money on two sets of airfare, two sets of dog boarding, two sets of well everything. Our Disney want was outweighed by our real life needs, but we ARE going this year.

We have a pin code and we love the Christmas decorations. Last time we were in WDW was November 2009 and we are really missing our Happy Place. We need to go for our mental health and well being, seriously. Oh, and we will be celebrating my birthday something we have never done in Disney.

So if you will give me one last chance http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/Enchanted%20Smileys/beggingpleasesmiley.gif, I promise there will be a real PTR, one that will stay here. The only changes I see this time would be ADR changes and heck who doesn’t do that?

Oh, I seem to have a theme with my trip installments a lot and this time is no different. We picked 80’s song titles/lyrics. So now you know it, we are odd.
It’s introduction time, aren’t you happy? I am hoping I will have some readers (besides Toni http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/4LOL.gif) and I figured I should just introduce us yet again.

Me, Tracy (sound like a caveman don’t I http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/Enchanted%20Smileys/tantrumwithstick.gif ) 40, “super pooh sized”, computer addicted, I have a silly sense of humor, and most of all I’m Walt Disney World obsessed. This will be my 8th Disney trip.

Him, Bill, very intelligent, has Cerebral Palsy and uses in a motorized wheelchair. He has a wicked sense of humor and has become addicted to MLB The Show on PS3 lately. This will be Bill’s 13th Disney trip. Here we are in trips through the years:

Feb. 2006, my first trip, we stayed at Port Orleans French Quarter, my son was with us and took the picture:

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z67/mrsksomeday/BillandTracy.jpg

Nov. 2006, 2nd trip: I can’t find one picture of us together. This was before the DIS and I never thought about asking someone to take a picture for us: http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/scared07.gif.

Nov. 2007, 3rd trip:

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z67/mrsksomeday/Epcot%20day%201%20nov%205/BillandTracyepcot.jpg

June 2008, 4th trip:

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/WDW%20June%202008/2nd%20day%20DHS%20SWW/8fde7ffb.jpg

Oct. 2008, 5th trip:

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/11-08%20wdw%20trip/1%20Travel%20and%20day%201/BillTracyDopey.jpg

Nov. 2008, 6th trip:

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/11-08%20wdw%20trip/5%20day%205/WDW11-08717.jpg

Nov. 2009, 7th trip:

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/WDW%20Nov%202009/8%20Disney%20Day%207%20DHS%20MK/Image0289.jpg

Lastly is Ace. He is our 5 year old Jack Russell/Rat Terrier furbaby. He hates storms, tries to attack power windows and windshield wipers in the van, and loves us unconditionally. There is not a day that goes by when we don’t have an “aww” moment looking at him. We love this dog so much more than I can ever express. Here are some pictures of him:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/tabrx/Ace/b698.jpg

He hides out under the table when he is scared:

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee224/sirkaiserwilliam/ace%20pix/1Aceundertable.jpg

Proof that he is belongs with us:

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee224/sirkaiserwilliam/OCT%202008%20pretrippie/Acemickeyhead.jpg

Next installment… when, where, and the start of the madness

[pooh'smate]

Joining in.

[mrsksomeday]

The Castle has always been enchanting to me. To me it signifies dreams, hopes, believing, and magic. Every time we watch Wishes, I am immediately taken back to the very first time Bill and I watched it. Seeing the Castle with the fireworks going off and hearing the crowd react gives me goosebumps to this day. I can remember watching it and tears streaming down my face because I was THERE, I was actually in WDW, something I never thought would happen. Then they added the lights to the Castle, we were there the first night they did it. We were in awe, amazed and many other words.

Bill and I can’t get enough of it so we decided since there was only one trip this year we had to make sure to go at a time when we could see this again:

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/11-08%20wdw%20trip/1%20Travel%20and%20day%201/travel%201a/WDW11-08172.jpg





When and where, split stay:




http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/WildernessLodge_2079.jpg and http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/logo-Pop_Century2.jpg




November 28th – December 7th Wilderness Lodge: We were going to go in December but moved up a couple of days because that is when oregonmommy and oregondaddy are going to be there http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/dancegirl3.gif http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/7cb7bf46.gif. This is Bill’s dream resort for Christmas, he really wanted to go here and since we only have one set of vacation things to pay instead of two and we have a 40% off pin code why not? We are doing regular dining and getting Bill an AP (I already have one).

We thought about deluxe dining, but for 9 nights that is 54 credits http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/7.gif. I love Bill too pieces but the man eats s l o w l y, we would be spending all our time in restaurants. So after we got that out of our head Bill wouldn’t let go of the thought that we would not be in Disney for my birthday. So he said why don’t we use the money would have had to have for the upgrade the dining to stay at Pop for a couple of nights? Hmmm http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/confused2.gif, staying more days in Disney, would I pass that up???

December 7th – December 10th Pop Century: To get the 40% off at the Wilderness Lodge we had to buy a package, but with Pop we can do the room and dining only because of my AP http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/dance.gif. Now Disney usually gives AP holders some type of discount that will be released later this year so we decided to upgrade the dining to deluxe for these three nights. Why. you might ask? That is for another installment, the one that includes the ADR’s we want to try to get.

There you have it, the dates we are going and the places we are staying, neither will change. I have everything budgeted out, we are way ahead with money compared to if we would have taken both trips. I am very sad to let go of the Ip Dip trip, they have all been so wonderfully understanding and supportive of our decision and I cherish all of them. I would have been a mess with panicking about money and I won’t do that anymore. We had enough for both trips but I don’t want to touch savings or worry about possibly having to do so. This just gives me better piece of mind.

Next installment…what happens when two OCDish Disney obsessed planners get together?

[mrsksomeday]

:banana::banana::banana: Glad to see you started your PTR, Tracy! I love hearing about your and Bill's adventures, and the ups and downs of your Disney vacations. I haven't been to WDW in 5 years :sad2:, but I hope to go back before too long. Your P/TRs fill the void in the meantime! :cool1:

Welcome!! I am so glad you joined us!


Joining in.

Thanks for being here!

[oregonmommyof2]

You guys are staying at Wilderness Lodge too!!! :eek: How shocking!!! I would have never thought...
:lmao:

[mrsksomeday]

You guys are staying at Wilderness Lodge too!!! :eek: How shocking!!! I would have never thought...
:lmao:

I heard there were going to be two fabulous people staying there and we just couldn't resist :thumbsup2.

[oregondaddyof2]

WOW.... Wilderness Lodge... Did you change to that resort cause you read we were going to be there? ;)

[mrsksomeday]

WOW.... Wilderness Lodge... Did you change to that resort cause you read we were going to be there? ;)

I admit it, we had to stalk you, there was no way we couldn't, just had to. I hope you don't mind.

[oregondaddyof2]

We don't mind at all... :thumbsup2

You have no idea how excited we are to meet you and Bill in person... The thought of meeting you two just made this trip so much better...

[mrsksomeday]

We don't mind at all... :thumbsup2

You have no idea how excited we are to meet you and Bill in person... The thought of meeting you two just made this trip so much better...

We feel the same exact way about you two.

[All7OfUs]

HI Tracy! Just subbing in. I knew you'd have something going on, and I certainly don't want to miss out on it!!

Hope we can get to "know" one another better over the next months :)

[mrsksomeday]

HI Tracy! Just subbing in. I knew you'd have something going on, and I certainly don't want to miss out on it!!

Hope we can get to "know" one another better over the next months :)

Hi, thanks for joining in. I thought the best way of getting over a trip we aren't taking is to talk about the one we are.

I hope to get to know you better too!

[All7OfUs]

Hi, thanks for joining in. I thought the best way of getting over a trip we aren't taking is to talk about the one we are.

I hope to get to know you better too!


That's a great way to look at it!! You seem like a glass is half full kind of person!!

[mrsksomeday]

HI Tracy! Just subbing in. I knew you'd have something going on, and I certainly don't want to miss out on it!!

Hope we can get to "know" one another better over the next months :)

That's a great way to look at it!! You seem like a glass is half full kind of person!!

Oh Bill is the half full kind of person, I am the half empty but trying to change :goodvibes.

[DisneyDerek]

When and where, split stay:
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/WildernessLodge_2079.jpg and http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/logo-Pop_Century2.jpg
Officially subbing in....hey, you'll be staying at our DVC home resort (we like the VWL but love the BWV, and now BLT is one of my favorites) while Pop Century is obviously Jordan's second home away from home...

[jordanyosh]

ok i'm here.

[jordanyosh]

Is that Annie in one of your pix? Someone needs to shoot that woman. On the show of course. I'm sure she's a very nice person.

[scottny]

Ok I am here. We will miss you but we will send you pics on text.

A lot of people on Enchanted are friends of yours and let me say it is closing down within 3 weeks. All tickers will be gone. The board might come back but not sure yet.

Looking forward to hearing more.

[mrsksomeday]

Officially subbing in....hey, you'll be staying at our DVC home resort (we like the VWL but love the BWV, and now BLT is one of my favorites) while Pop Century is obviously Jordan's second home away from home...

Hi Derek, thanks so much from posting!! We love WL and can't wait to see it all decorated for Christmas. I love Pop just like Jordan so it is the best of both worlds for us.

ok i'm here.

Hi!!

Is that Annie in one of your pix? Someone needs to shoot that woman. On the show of course. I'm sure she's a very nice person.

Yes, that is Melissa Claire Egan from All my Children. We met her at SSW in 2008. She is the sweetest woman and the only one that actually touched Bill (besides Kassie DePaiva). Most people don't touch Bill, I think they are worried for some reason so it really made him happy she wasn't afraid to. NO you can't shoot her, she is a great crazy person!

[mrsksomeday]

Ok I am here. We will miss you but we will send you pics on text.

A lot of people on Enchanted are friends of yours and let me say it is closing down within 3 weeks. All tickers will be gone. The board might come back but not sure yet.

Looking forward to hearing more.

Hi Scott!! I will miss you guys too.

I am sorry to hear that about Enchanted, I know how hard you and Kristel worked on it.

[scottny]

Hi Scott!! I will miss you guys too.

I am sorry to hear that about Enchanted, I know how hard you and Kristel worked on it.

It is ok. You worked really hard too on the tickers and the board itself.
No problem I just announced it over there.

[All7OfUs]

?Can someone tell us why it's shutting down??

[jordanyosh]

I know she's a great actress. She must be because I HATE Annie. I watch...kind of...because as I'm DISing, she watches her soaps so I have a pretty good idea whats going on...

I think Adam and Brooke are getting back together.

[TrayRene]

Hi Tracy! I'm so excited to get in on the beginning of one of your trip reports! :cool1: I've read some of your previous reports and you and Bill seem like such great people!

[mrsksomeday]

It is ok. You worked really hard too on the tickers and the board itself.
No problem I just announced it over there.

I sent you a facebook message about the tickers a little bit ago.

?Can someone tell us why it's shutting down??

Enchanted is a ton of work for Scott and Kristel, not to mention the costs of running such a board. I am not sure what other factors might have went into it but I know those are some of the factors.

[DevonsDisneyMom]

I'm in!!! :thumbsup2

[All7OfUs]

I sent you a facebook message about the tickers a little bit ago.



Enchanted is a ton of work for Scott and Kristel, not to mention the costs of running such a board. I am not sure what other factors might have went into it but I know those are some of the factors.

Awww... I"m sorry to hear that! I've visited a few times, and am always sad to see when someone's hard and long efforts don't work out. Hope it will be back up someday :)

[DisMomAmy]

Wow! Three pages already! :scared1:

Now back to read...

[DisMomAmy]

All caught up! Your plans sound great!! And I love the 80's lyrics theme! :thumbsup2

Sorry to hear about Enchanted... I'm glad I got to use one of your tickers for this trip. Tink is almost all the way to the end!!

[MRYPPNS]

Tracy just promise me that you will do something special for yourself on your birthday (in WDW)! Other than that you can change all the resorts and ADR's that you want ;)

[Pyrate_Pryncess]

[COLOR=black][FONT=Comic Sans MS]November 28th – December 7th Wilderness Lodge: We were going to go in December but moved up a couple of days because that is when oregonmommy and oregondaddy are going to be there



Gee, I feel the love! I'm pretty sure that you forgot to name the Queen of Fantastic up there.....It must have been a simple oversight since I know that you would NEVER intentionally forget about me! lol. Great report so far! We all have to meet up one night while we are there. Great times with great (soon-to-be-real) imaginary friends!

[Hedy]

Ok I am here. We will miss you but we will send you pics on text.

A lot of people on Enchanted are friends of yours and let me say it is closing down within 3 weeks. All tickers will be gone. The board might come back but not sure yet.

Looking forward to hearing more.
I'm sorry to hear that.

OMG! OMG! OMG! In theory I will be in Orlando on December 10 (my cruise leaves on the 12th). :cool1::cool1:

Would you consider getting a Tables in Wonderland Card?

[mickeyfan71]

You didn't get away from me! I'm here!! :hug:

[katiebelle21]

I'm joining in! I'm glad you decided to start a new trip report.

[KathyRN137]

Hooray! The December PTR has officially begun!! :cool1:

I had a sneaking suspicion that the "surprise" was an upgrade to Wilderness Lodge... but decided to keep my on-line mouth shut so I wouldn't spoil it!!

You're going to love WL... we stayed at the villas there in '08 and it is simply gorgeous! I cannot imagine how stunning that Lobby will be all done up for Christmas! And meeting DIS-friends Toni, Terry, and The Queen (!) will be such fun... :grouphug:

Who needs more stress when it comes to money matters? You'll have an even more fantastic time now that financial worry is no longer an issue. :thumbsup2

I'm so happy for you both!!


Kathy

[Blueyed Girl]

I'm in!!! Can't wait to read more. I'm excited for you and Bill. This trip just sounds like it is going to be a better-than-great-one! I agree with whoever else said that you should do something special for YOURSELF on your birthday! Treat yourself to something nice that you normally wouldn't do. :thumbsup2 You deserve it!!!








Ok I am here. We will miss you but we will send you pics on text.

A lot of people on Enchanted are friends of yours and let me say it is closing down within 3 weeks. All tickers will be gone. The board might come back but not sure yet.

Looking forward to hearing more.

Scott, I'm so sorry to read that. :sad1: I wish that I had the time that I had when you started the very first board. Back then I was able to help a lot more. Now I can barely keep up with one place.

[luvfigment]

Hey Tracy!!!! Jumping on board and am looking forward to read you and Bills plans for the trip in Dec. You are going to love WL! It is so pretty and fun being so close to MK. Can't wait read about your ADR's and that is awesome you will be there for your birthday!

[Blueyed Girl]

I sent you a facebook message about the tickers a little bit ago.







Are you going to set up the tickers in another place?

[mrsksomeday]

I'm in!!! :thumbsup2

Hello, thanks for joining in on the madness!

Awww... I"m sorry to hear that! I've visited a few times, and am always sad to see when someone's hard and long efforts don't work out. Hope it will be back up someday :)

It is sad, Scott is starting a new board and I hope it is better for him.

Wow! Three pages already! :scared1:

Now back to read...

It shocked me too :eek:. Thanks for reading Amy!

All caught up! Your plans sound great!! And I love the 80's lyrics theme! :thumbsup2

Sorry to hear about Enchanted... I'm glad I got to use one of your tickers for this trip. Tink is almost all the way to the end!!

For some reason I always like to have a theme, thanks. Thanks for using the tickers I really enjoyed making them.

Tracy just promise me that you will do something special for yourself on your birthday (in WDW)! Other than that you can change all the resorts and ADR's that you want ;)

For the 7th - 10th portion of the trip the complete planning is up to me, what parks, where we eat, etc Bill said he wants me to do everything I want to every day :goodvibes. I promise.

Gee, I feel the love! I'm pretty sure that you forgot to name the Queen of Fantastic up there.....It must have been a simple oversight since I know that you would NEVER intentionally forget about me! lol. Great report so far! We all have to meet up one night while we are there. Great times with great (soon-to-be-real) imaginary friends!

It was a simple oversight! I can't believe how many of us are going to be in WDW at the same time, it is exciting. All of us do need to meet up.

I'm sorry to hear that.

OMG! OMG! OMG! In theory I will be in Orlando on December 10 (my cruise leaves on the 12th). :cool1::cool1:

Would you consider getting a Tables in Wonderland Card?

Woo hoo!! A cruise, Bill and I talk about it a lot but chicken out. We have talked about the card, I don't know Bill and I just like having everything paid for before we get there, I know it is weird.

You didn't get away from me! I'm here!! :hug:

:hug: I wouldn't want to get away from you, I adore you!! Thanks for joining.

I'm joining in! I'm glad you decided to start a new trip report.

Thanks, it has helped me feel better about our decision, I was really upset for a while about canceling the October trip.

Hooray! The December PTR has officially begun!! :cool1:

I had a sneaking suspicion that the "surprise" was an upgrade to Wilderness Lodge... but decided to keep my on-line mouth shut so I wouldn't spoil it!!

You're going to love WL... we stayed at the villas there in '08 and it is simply gorgeous! I cannot imagine how stunning that Lobby will be all done up for Christmas! And meeting DIS-friends Toni, Terry, and The Queen (!) will be such fun... :grouphug:

Who needs more stress when it comes to money matters? You'll have an even more fantastic time now that financial worry is no longer an issue. :thumbsup2

I'm so happy for you both!!


Kathy

I think Bill fell in love with WL when we met you there in 2008. He talked about it a lot. Great memories there :grouphug:. I can't wait to see Terry's pictures from the resort. The stress is gone now so that helps me know our decision was the right one.

I'm in!!! Can't wait to read more. I'm excited for you and Bill. This trip just sounds like it is going to be a better-than-great-one! I agree with whoever else said that you should do something special for YOURSELF on your birthday! Treat yourself to something nice that you normally wouldn't do. :thumbsup2 You deserve it!!!


Hi Cherie! Thanks for reading. I think this trip will be way more laid back than the others and we are going to try to see the resort decorations, I can't wait! I have a couple things planned around my birthday :thumbsup2.

Hey Tracy!!!! Jumping on board and am looking forward to read you and Bills plans for the trip in Dec. You are going to love WL! It is so pretty and fun being so close to MK. Can't wait read about your ADR's and that is awesome you will be there for your birthday!

Hi!! I am so excited about WL and the decorations, so is Bill. It is nice to be excited about my birthday for a change too.

[carrieannie]

I`m here Tracy!! :cool1:
you are going to have a terrific trip!!!! its going to be very special!! :hug:

[mrsksomeday]

I`m here Tracy!! :cool1:
you are going to have a terrific trip!!!! its going to be very special!! :hug:


Carrie!!! It is so great to see you here!! I think we will have a good time I love WDW's Christmas decorations! Thank you so much for posting!

[disneyeeyorefan]

Glad you are doing a report:banana:
I would love to see Disney at Christmas

[mickeyfan71]

:hug: I wouldn't want to get away from you, I adore you!! Thanks for joining.


I adore you too! I was just letting you know I am here and ready for the planning for your BDAY trip!!!

[mrsksomeday]

Glad you are doing a report:banana:
I would love to see Disney at Christmas

Welcome and thank you for joining us! We are going to make sure to check out the deluxe resort decorations and take pictures!

I adore you too! I was just letting you know I am here and ready for the planning for your BDAY trip!!!

Yay I am happy you are here :hug:.

[MaryAz]

Jumping in from the begining this time-I shall lurk no more! We go right after you in Dec. We also go in 33 days :)

[mrsksomeday]

Jumping in from the begining this time-I shall lurk no more! We go right after you in Dec. We also go in 33 days :)

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/2sgn052welcomewagon.gif


Yay for coming out of lurkdom!! Have fun on both your trips. Thanks for joining us.

[mrsksomeday]

(actually text me)

As many of you know Disney message boards can help you find great friends. I have been fortunate to meet some of the Ip Dippers (still upset we won’t be there this year), some DISers, and KathyRN and family. They have been highlights of our trips. Great, fantastic, caring people, so you know that makes us want to meet even more people right?

I think Jordan was the one that mentioned oregondaddyof2 on one of his threads. I am not sure when I first started reading their reports. I loved their sense of humor and thought it was so cute that oregondaddyof2 Terry and oregonmommyof2 Toni both posted on their reports. I would show Bill Terry’s pictures and he would oooh and ahhh over them and say we needed a camera like that. I informed him it wasn’t only the camera but the photographer http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/photosmile.gif that captures those gorgeous pictures and I would be sticking to my trusty point and shoot.

The talk of meeting each other began in Feb. 22nd on their “The could we?? should we?? PTR” (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2402826), if you are not reading this WHAT are you waiting for? At that point Bill and I had talked about going to Disney around the 7th of December and I had joked that I needed to add a day or two so I could stalk them http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/stalker.gif.

Toni said: “I was actually telling Terry last night that if we had not already gone during Halloween time the last 2 years, we would be going during Ip Dip just so we could meet you and Bill... I would LOVE to be able to meet you guys!!!“

Toni encouraged me to start a ptr of my own (every day http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/rotfl2.gif). I did, some of you might have read it, we bounced around with the plans. A volunteer position came up for Bill with a disability organization, he is on the board of directors. The annual meeting was going to interfere with our May trip, money worries plagued me about October and December. I knew Bill really wanted December at Wilderness Lodge. My heart was pulled in two directions, October with Ip Dippers or December at Wilderness. I had to make a decision.

Poor Toni was there for me through the mess, listening, offering advice, and helping me though it. I am so grateful to have her in my life. She really did help me, so thank you very much Toni http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/hug-2.gif. I can't express how much I adore this woman, she and I clicked and I admire her so much, she has a beautiful heart!!

We texted A LOT, so much so that I went from my plan of 250 texts a month to the 5000 plan http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/4LOL.gif. She listened to me talk about how I felt I was letting the Ip Dippers down and how bad I felt. This is the second time I cancelled Ip Dip. Now last year the temperature was something like 111 degrees, so happy I didn’t go that year, I would have passed out http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/1lg035faint.gif but I really missed the people. I have decided to not say anything about going to Ip Dip again and just pop down there and surprise them. That way I don’t feel like an idiot if something comes up.

Bill and I discussed it, decided to cancel October and moved the Disney trip up to Nov. 28th – December 7th. I have a subscription to Touring Plans, I know the crowd calendars will be updated a couple of times before our trip but it seems to be a great time to go after Thanksgiving. This would give us more time to spend with Josh and family when we got back before we needed to go to Indiana for Christmas too so that is a plus.

Toni and I started talking about each others plans or my lack of. I had focused solely on October, so really didn’t have much planned at all for December. Toni and I are a lot of like when it comes to Disney planning. We joke that we have to be related some how. Bill laughs at how much alike we are. We threw out many ideas. So what did we decide? Well for hers you will have to read her and Terry’s PTR, and for mine stay tuned for a future installment.

Next installment… Wheelchair # 1 or # 2

[mrsksomeday]

Double post, it told me there was a FATAL error so I tried again but it had already posted, LOL.

[KathyRN137]

Doh!! :headache:

Ya left me hangin', Tracy! I thought I was going to get more details!

Toni sounds like good people to me.... :grouphug:



Kathy

[mrsksomeday]

Doh!! :headache:

Ya left me hangin', Tracy! I thought I was going to get more details!

Toni sounds like good people to me.... :grouphug:



Kathy

Hi Kathy, she is great people, she reminds me of another fantastic DISer we had the pleasure to meet twice and hope to see again one day :hug:.

[jordanyosh]

I'm jealous!

[oregonmommyof2]

Tracy!!

Stop!!! Your going to make me blush... :blush: And cry... You know what a sap I am... :sad:

Oh, and as for #1 or #2, I vote that he do neither in the wheelchair... :lmao::lmao:

I kid! I kid!!

[mrsksomeday]

I'm jealous!

:hug: I wish you could be there too, I can't wait for your birthday trip!!

[mrsksomeday]

Tracy!!

Stop!!! Your going to make me blush... :blush: And cry... You know what a sap I am... :sad:

Oh, and as for #1 or #2, I vote that he do neither in the wheelchair... :lmao::lmao:

I kid! I kid!!

I tell the truth, you can't silence me woman :rotfl:.

You crack me up :rotfl2:.

[oregondaddyof2]

Thanks Tracy for the kind words... It will be amazing to meet up and put a face to the messages... Not only will Bill like my photos, but you and him will be in a good amount of them, so get ready... :thumbsup2

[KathyRN137]

:hug: I wish you could be there too, I can't wait for your birthday trip!!



We'll both be there, Jordan! :goodvibes


Kathy

[mrsksomeday]

Thanks Tracy for the kind words... It will be amazing to meet up and put a face to the messages... Not only will Bill like my photos, but you and him will be in a good amount of them, so get ready... :thumbsup2

Your camera Bertha scares me :scared1:. I can't wait to meet you guys in person too!! Toni is so sweet but you know that already and I can't wait to see the wonderful pictures you will take :worship:.

We'll both be there, Jordan! :goodvibes


Kathy

YAY I love that idea!!

[All7OfUs]

WHat an incredibly fun, fun, FUN meet!!!! I can't wait to meet them when we get moved back to Oregon, we'll practically (no, literally! be neighbors!!!)

You guys are all going to have such an incredible blast together; and although it won't totally mlake up for having to scrap a trip, it might east the pain of that A LOT!!! ;):woohoo:

[mrsksomeday]

WHat an incredibly fun, fun, FUN meet!!!! I can't wait to meet them when we get moved back to Oregon, we'll practically (no, literally! be neighbors!!!)

You guys are all going to have such an incredible blast together; and although it won't totally mlake up for having to scrap a trip, it might east the pain of that A LOT!!! ;):woohoo:

Getting to meet Terry and Toni has really helped ease the pain of not going in October, I really am going to miss everyone but at least I have them to look forward too :woohoo:.

[jordanyosh]

:hug: I wish you could be there too, I can't wait for your birthday trip!!


Two years seems too far away.

[jordanyosh]

We'll both be there, Jordan! :goodvibes


Kathy

I certainly hope so!

[oregondaddyof2]

Two years is a ways off, but it will fly by... Trust me...

[jordanyosh]

Two years is a ways off, but it will fly by... Trust me...

It's almost May already can you believe it.

[scottny]

I felt I was letting the Ip Dippers down and how bad I felt.

not at all.
now focus on yourself and not on what others want.
besides like I said we might be going to Jupiter around then and if we do I see Disney for 1 day and if your there maybe we can meet up.
Ok back to work. :rotfl2:

[jordanyosh]

not at all.
now focus on yourself and not on what others want.
besides like I said we might be going to Jupiter around then and if we do I see Disney for 1 day and if your there maybe we can meet up.
Ok back to work. :rotfl2:

so who's still in for IP this year.

[mrsksomeday]

Two years seems too far away.

:hug:


Two years is a ways off, but it will fly by... Trust me...

Yeah, what Terry said!

It's almost May already can you believe it.

No, I can't believe it.

not at all.
now focus on yourself and not on what others want.
besides like I said we might be going to Jupiter around then and if we do I see Disney for 1 day and if your there maybe we can meet up.
Ok back to work. :rotfl2:

It would be great to meet up with you guys! I hope you go to Jupiter.

[scottny]

so who's still in for IP this year.

right now 18 are confirmed. 13 more are possibilities. I make the reservation on Sunday or Monday. Now sure which day. :rotfl2:

[scottny]

It would be great to meet up with you guys! I hope you go to Jupiter.

we shall see. off to bed

goodnight

[scottny]

oh 13 members so far. :banana: :rotfl2:

[mrsksomeday]

right now 18 are confirmed. 13 more are possibilities. I make the reservation on Sunday or Monday. Now sure which day. :rotfl2:

My ADR day would have been Saturday so I am pretty sure yours would be Monday :thumbsup2.

we shall see. off to bed

goodnight

Good night.

oh 13 members so far. :banana: :rotfl2:

I hope the members see how hard you work and post :goodvibes.

[MAGICFOR2]

Can't resist coming along with you, even though I can't seem to keep up with all the TRs now! I love the hidden Mickey on Ace! I'll catch up later!

[mrsksomeday]

Can't resist coming along with you, even though I can't seem to keep up with all the TRs now! I love the hidden Mickey on Ace! I'll catch up later!


Thank you so much for joining in, I freaked out when I saw that hidden Mickey it is so cute!

[oregonmommyof2]

I know you've got an update types away on that laptop of yours... :surfweb:

Don't hold out on us...

[Lesprivate]

I found you over here, I am so glad your doing a pre trip for December. Don't worry about Ipdip you have to do what is best for you and Bill. The Wilderness is so beautiful, I wish I could have seen it for Christmas, I know you will take lots of great photos.

[mrsksomeday]

I know you've got an update types away on that laptop of yours... :surfweb:

Don't hold out on us...

:lmao:

I found you over here, I am so glad your doing a pre trip for December. Don't worry about Ipdip you have to do what is best for you and Bill. The Wilderness is so beautiful, I wish I could have seen it for Christmas, I know you will take lots of great photos.

Hi, thanks for joining us!! I still feel bad about Ip Dip, I am sad I won't get to meet wonderful people like you. We can't wait to see WL all decorated!

[mrsksomeday]

I have been to WDW 7 times with Bill since February 2006. On each of these trips Bill has taken his good old reliable wheelchair, the Quickie P222.


February 2006, at Rafiki’s Planet Watch with the “exotic” goat:


http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z67/mrsksomeday/0206Billgoat.jpg

The poor chair was frightened because we were told the goats liked to nibble on wheelchairs.

November 2006, the chair got to meet Susan Lucci with Bill:

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z67/mrsksomeday/susanlucciandbf.jpg

November 2007, the chair got a thrill when Susan Lucci sat on it’s tray to be closer to Bill:

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee224/sirkaiserwilliam/Pics%20for%20trip%20report/mgm%20day%202%202007/WDW2007Parkday6007BillandSusanLucci.jpg

That year the chair also got to meet one of the best families in the world, I am not talking Disney World, I am talking the ENTIRE world :goodvibes:

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee224/sirkaiserwilliam/wdw%202nd%20thru%204th%20day/Picture109-1.jpg

And it got to see the first ever Castle lighting:

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee224/sirkaiserwilliam/Pics%20for%20trip%20report/Last%20day%20MK%20and%20home%20pics/WDW2007Parkday9001castlelitup.jpg

June 2008, the chair met Chewbacca, Peter Mayhew:

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/WDW%20June%202008/2nd%20day%20DHS%20SWW/5575bd65.jpg

October 2008, it met a bunch of Ip Dips:

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/10-08%20WDW%20Trip/2nd%20Day/ipdipgroupshot2.jpg

November 2008, the chair got to see soap stars including our favorite, Kassie DePaiva:

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/11-08%20wdw%20trip/5%20day%205/WDW11-08694.jpg

In August 2009, Bill got a new wheelchair, a fancier wheelchair, a wheelchair that did a lot more. The old chair was sad and Ace didn’t like the new chair. He barked at it because it did this:

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/new%20wheelchair/billchair82109021.jpg

When we went in November 2009, we were worried that Southwest might damage the new chair, I had read horror stories. Bill was also worried that the bigger chair wouldn’t fit on the rides, the ME bus, etc. so the old chair got to go!!

November 2009, the chair was taken over by Hannah:

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/WDW%20Nov%202009/5%20Disney%20Day%204%20MK/Tracysdisneypix1580.jpg

Such great memories, but life moves on. The old chair has old wheels and is not comfortable for Bill so much discussion has happened about bringing the Permobil C350 on the trip. We still have concerns about Southwest, the ME bus, and the rides but at some point we have to give the new chair a chance. He is shiny and seems eager to go.

Southwest always had me break Bill’s old chair down, take off the foot rests, take off the seat, they would take off the back, anything to make it more compact, they would also undo the power cord so there would be no power to it.

The new chair has a button where I can move the foot rests in and fold the plates up. The seat can come off like the old chair, but the back isn’t going anywhere. There is a handy switch to turn off the power.


On the last trip I had told the SW guy we brought the old chair because we were worried about the new one not being able to be taken apart. When I told him it reclined he said they preferred that kind because then they could make tilt it.

Well I will trust them after I take about a thousand pictures of the chair right before they take it and as they are loading it as I have done in the past:


http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee224/sirkaiserwilliam/Pics%20for%20trip%20report/WDW2007Day1003airlinewc3.jpg

That picture is still painful for me to look at. The guy in the back had to have pulled a groin muscle. I tried to tell them no less than 4 people should load the old chair - it weighed over 300 lbs and was back end heavy, silly men didn’t listen to me. Now they have a handy dandy lift they put the chair on.

The ME bus was a tight turn for the old chair, this one is even longer so I am sure the bus driver would have to move some seats out of the way so he can turn the chair easier. It would be an adventure to see how they handle this.

Buzz Lightyear was an issue even with the old chair. The old chair barely fit and the ramp is too steep. When Bill backed off you had to have someone right there because he would tip. It scared me every time. This chair has a longer wheelbase so we know he will not fit anymore. Bill says that is fine with him, Toy Story Mania is a lot more fun for him than Buzz ever was. I could never fight my laser light correctly, I must have always had faulty guns http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/confused2.gif, so I would give up and spin the car around and around. This seemed to annoy and make Bill laugh at the same time, good times. The Great Movie Ride was a tight fit too, we will give it a go. You might be wondering “why not just transfer him to the regular seat?” That is a great question and I will tell you why:

- Cerebral Palsy makes him little, he can eat anything he wants and gain nothing http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/Gaah.gif. Good for me when I have to lift him, bad for his him because his little bottom is not padded very well, it hurts him to sit on hard seats, and he is in enough pain without adding to it.

- He has bad balance so he would weeble wobble but he would FALL down in a regular seat without supporthttp://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/sad20.gif, not a good idea if you want to have a fun trip.

- Some rides it wouldn’t be safe for me to try to do a transfer, The Jungle Cruise is an example. The big step down would not be safe for me or him to try to navigate. He is most comfortable in his chair.

This trip would be a great trial run to see how the C350 works at Disney. I never thought about any of this stuff until I met Bill, he has opened my world to a lot of things. He struggles so much to just not be in pain.

He ultimately decided he wanted to bring the old chair, he says Disney makes him feel normal and he knows the old chair can fit everywhere. The new chair might have him excluded and he doesn’t want that and neither do it. I am so grateful to have him in my life and respect any decision he makes.

Next installment…first day options

[oregonmommyof2]

I LOVE all the pics of Bill...

I also love that his old chair is called the "Quickie"... :lmao:

[mrsksomeday]

I LOVE all the pics of Bill...

I also love that his old chair is called the "Quickie"... :lmao:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[MRYPPNS]

I also love that his old chair is called the "Quickie"... :lmao:

:laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing:


__________________________________________________ __________________________

Is it odd that I was rooting for the "new" chair to be able to go to Disney as I was reading this????
Now I feel sad for the new chair :(

[oregonmommyof2]

Okay, we need to name the chair...
:cool2:

[mrsksomeday]

:laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing:


__________________________________________________ __________________________

Is it odd that I was rooting for the "new" chair to be able to go to Disney as I was reading this????
Now I feel sad for the new chair :(

I was rooting for the new chair too, I think he would be more comfortable, but it's his body :confused3.

Okay, we need to name the chair...
:cool2:

:rotfl:

That is funny.

[Yoda_K]

Okay, we need to name the chair...
:cool2:

The old chair is "Grease Lightning".

The new one is "Christine" it has a mind of it's own and does not like to be controlled :sad2:.

[Pyrate_Pryncess]

Okay, we need to name the chair...
:cool2:

I think I smell a challenge!!! Sniff sniff....yep!

[Pyrate_Pryncess]

The old chair is "Grease Lightning".

The new one is "Christine" it has a mind of it's own and does not like to be controlled :sad2:.

Christine.....I LOVE it!!!!!!!!! She must be fiesty!

[oregonmommyof2]

The old chair is "Grease Lightning".

The new one is "Christine" it has a mind of it's own and does not like to be controlled :sad2:.

You are awesome like me, of course the chairs already have names... :goodvibes

So it looks I will be hitching a ride on Grease Lightning then... :laughing:

[oregonmommyof2]

I think I smell a challenge!!! Sniff sniff....yep!

Oh you smelled that??? :eek: :rolleyes1

Excuse me... :flower3:

[Pyrate_Pryncess]

Oh you smelled that??? :eek: :rolleyes1

Excuse me... :flower3:

Sure did! It traveled from the West coast to the East coast!!!:eek::eek:

[All7OfUs]

A new name challenge?? I'm so not good at this! I'll think about it though...

[luvfigment]

:laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing:


__________________________________________________ __________________________

Is it odd that I was rooting for the "new" chair to be able to go to Disney as I was reading this????
Now I feel sad for the new chair :(

I was hoping the new chair would be able to go also but I understand why the old one won.

[mrsksomeday]

I think I smell a challenge!!! Sniff sniff....yep!

I think it would be fun to see what people came up with for names. I have to get Bill on here to describe what he thinks about both chairs and ask all of you to name them :rotfl:.

Christine.....I LOVE it!!!!!!!!! She must be fiesty!

Mean and has a mind of it's own I tell you. We turn it all the way down, we have had the tech turn it down and it still has crazy times.

You are awesome like me, of course the chairs already have names... :goodvibes

So it looks I will be hitching a ride on Grease Lightning then... :laughing:

:rotfl2:

Oh you smelled that??? :eek: :rolleyes1

Excuse me... :flower3:

:lmao: You completely crack me up!

Sure did! It traveled from the West coast to the East coast!!!:eek::eek:

Ewww :rotfl2:.

A new name challenge?? I'm so not good at this! I'll think about it though...

Can't wait to see what you come up with.

I was hoping the new chair would be able to go also but I understand why the old one won.

Bill has changed his mind more than once so you never know he might change it again :confused3.

[oregonmommyof2]

Morning MrsK... :flower3:

And Bill... :love2:

Hope you guys have a great day!!

[mrsksomeday]

Morning MrsK... :flower3:

And Bill... :love2:

Hope you guys have a great day!!

Hi Toni!! Hope you and Terry are having a great day!! That smilie is perfect for Bill, he smiles that big when he gets a kiss on the cheek! I will be around a little later, got some things to do today!

[oregonmommyof2]

Hi Toni!! Hope you and Terry are having a great day!! That smilie is perfect for Bill, he smiles that big when he gets a kiss on the cheek! I will be around a little later, got some things to do today!

Wait... You mean it is daytime??? I couldn't tell with all the snoring Terry is still doing!! :rolleyes: Tailor is about ready to come home from school and he is still asleep... She is going to want answers on why she can't sleep until noon also... I will have my yahoo up so I will talk to you later!! :hyper2:

Oh, and after a few Lapu Lapu's Bill maybe getting some of this action... :love1:

[KathyRN137]

That year the chair also got to meet one of the best families in the world, I am not talking Disney World, I am talking the ENTIRE world :goodvibes:


Aww, Tracy, that's so sweet! Hopefully we will have many more meets in the future! ::yes::

Is Greased Lightning less comfortable because of the seat/padding, or because it absorbs shock less than Christine?

Oh, and BTW Mr. YodaK, you need to start popping in more often!

Having only 25 posts, total, is unacceptable around here!! :laughing:


Kathy

[mrsksomeday]

Aww, Tracy, that's so sweet! Hopefully we will have many more meets in the future! ::yes::

Is Greased Lightning less comfortable because of the seat/padding, or because it absorbs shock less than Christine?

Oh, and BTW Mr. YodaK, you need to start popping in more often!

Having only 25 posts, total, is unacceptable around here!! :laughing:


Kathy

I hope we have more meets too.

I told Bill he needed to come on here and explain the reasoning as to why one chair is less comfortable than the other. Hopefully he will listen to me.

[kayrosek]

This trip would be a great trial run to see how the C350 works at Disney. I never thought about any of this stuff until I met Bill, he has opened my world to a lot of things. He struggles so much to just not be in pain.

He ultimately decided he wanted to bring the old chair, he says Disney makes him feel normal and he knows the old chair can fit everywhere. The new chair might have him excluded and he doesn’t want that and neither do it. I am so grateful to have him in my life and respect any decision he makes.

Next installment…first day options[/QUOTE]
Wow that sentence just got to me. I know what you mean. Not about the chair and certainly not to the same degree but I feel the same way about having my eyes opened. Since my DH's accident several years ago I have been with him through manual wheelchairs, crutches, canes, now he'll be using a walker. When we had some problems with accessability on our cruise this November I told them that they coulden't understand how many things can be an obstacle unless they had had to look at things like that. I certainly diden't until I met John. Now I can look at a room and tell if it will work. He doesn't have as many issues with accesibility as many people but even when he's walking there are things that just don't work for him.

The new chair is certainly shiny with all the bells and whistles but I can see why Bill would rather use the old one at WDW if he knows he can do the things he want to in it. Having read your past reports I know how important WDW is to both of you it would be a shame for him to feel excluded from any part of it.
The trip sounds like so much fun. I'm sure AKL will be gorgeous at Christmastime. I can't wait to read all about your plans.

[mrsksomeday]

Oh, and after a few Lapu Lapu's Bill maybe getting some of this action... :love1:

Hmmm what is Terry going to think of that? :eek:

Wow that sentence just got to me. I know what you mean. Not about the chair and certainly not to the same degree but I feel the same way about having my eyes opened. Since my DH's accident several years ago I have been with him through manual wheelchairs, crutches, canes, now he'll be using a walker. When we had some problems with accessability on our cruise this November I told them that they coulden't understand how many things can be an obstacle unless they had had to look at things like that. I certainly diden't until I met John. Now I can look at a room and tell if it will work. He doesn't have as many issues with accesibility as many people but even when he's walking there are things that just don't work for him.

The new chair is certainly shiny with all the bells and whistles but I can see why Bill would rather use the old one at WDW if he knows he can do the things he want to in it. Having read your past reports I know how important WDW is to both of you it would be a shame for him to feel excluded from any part of it.
The trip sounds like so much fun. I'm sure AKL will be gorgeous at Christmastime. I can't wait to read all about your plans.

I do the same thing about looking at a room, venue, concert, etc to see if there will be any obstacles for Bill's chair, it comes natural to me now. You are so right about Bill not wanting to be excluded. Thank you so much for reading along.

[Pyrate_Pryncess]

Tracy, I wanted to pop in and tell you that I have begun reading your first report... Ace, Me, & the Guy with CP. I'm on the 11th installment and I have to tell you that I feel like I know you and Bill. I teared up when you wrote about your Mother being the preperation for falling for someone with a disability. I am so in awe at your abilities. You have such a large heart and I love you for that. I just found you on facebook and being the wonderful stalker that I am, I added you as a friend. I can't wait until November/December when I get to meet you and Bill! I'm going back to reading now!

Hi Bill!!

:hug:

[Pyrate_Pryncess]

Oh yeah, I also think its cute that you 2 are an internet romance that went well!

The first time I saw Eric we were at a mutual friends party. Everyone was drunk....I mean Super-Drunk. It was insane. I was 20 and a rebel so I was W.A.S.T.E.D! We were all hanging out in the kitchen and being 4 ft 11 I grew tired of looking up to people. In my drunked state I found a beer cooler and stood on it. Best decision of my life. I saw this guy walk in. He looked at me (drunk ginger midget on a cooler) and walked into the other room to see some friends. We never spoke. I got home that night and told my mom that I had seen the man I was going to marry. WebTV was big at that time and alot of localities had their own chat rooms. My friend told me to log on and told me what Erics screen name was. We started chatting online and after about 2 weeks we decided to meet up. He was already in the military at the time and I lived pretty close to the base so he asked if I wanted to meet at Burger King for a quick dinner. He only had a 30 minute dinner at the time. I agreed and after we ate I followed him to his work. WARNING: the most romantical night of my life...........
He works on jets loading missles onto them so We spent about 5 hours sitting right on the Flight Line watching the jets take off and land. it was amazing. I have grown up around these jets but for some reason it was different.

We have been married for almost 10 years now and have 2 little hobo's living with us. They claim to be our children but until Maury proves it they will remain hobo's!

I wish you and Bill the same joy and luck that I have been blessed with!

[oregonmommyof2]

Hmmm what is Terry going to think of that? :eek:





Who do you think is going to hold the camcorder??? :confused3

[mrsksomeday]

Who do you think is going to hold the camcorder??? :confused3

NO CAMCORDERS ALLOWED!! :sad2:

[oregonmommyof2]

NO CAMCORDERS ALLOWED!! :sad2:

Okay, still pics only.... That's cool... We can work with that... :)

[mrsksomeday]

Okay, still pics only.... That's cool... We can work with that... :)

:scared1:

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A lot of the midwest/south has been having storms this weekend including us. As some of you know Ace is terrified of storms. A big thunderclap literally scared the pee out of him today :sad2:. The storm passed and he wanted to look out the sliding doors, we had the curtains closed because if he sees lightning he freaks out so he will go behind the curtain. We saw this:

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/001-5.jpg

His safe place now when he is scared is beside Bill's desk for some reason, he was worn out from being scared and went to lay down over there. He is like this as I type:

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/002-3.jpg

This weather will be here for another month or so, I just wish he wasn't so scared, it is sad to see him like that. It is time to start giving him benedryl again to mellow him out like the vet said, I hate to do it but you should see how badly he shakes :sad1:.

[oregonmommyof2]

Poor Ace... :guilty:

Shelby is allergic to bee stings... We have to have benedryl on hand for her at all times... I have doses in all vehicles and everything... very scary when her face swells up and her airway gets cut off... :sad2:

[All7OfUs]

I just read on BBC news about the storms. I guess that tornado was only like 20 minutes north of maroo, but it's sad to see people dying from them!! I guess even with a full day's warning it's hard to escape them. Be safe, my friends!

Does Ace like to be cuddled during the storms? Is that possible?

[mrsksomeday]

Poor Ace... :guilty:

Shelby is allergic to bee stings... We have to have benedryl on hand for her at all times... I have doses in all vehicles and everything... very scary when her face swells up and her airway gets cut off... :sad2:

OH no that is so sad about Shelby, I would freak out if Ace started swelling up, thank goodness you have stuff readily available to help.

I just read on BBC news about the storms. I guess that tornado was only like 20 minutes north of maroo, but it's sad to see people dying from them!! I guess even with a full day's warning it's hard to escape them. Be safe, my friends!

Does Ace like to be cuddled during the storms? Is that possible?

You just never know when a tornado will touch down, scary stuff.

As for Ace, "experts" tell you not to cuddle them when they are freaked out that it just reinforces the behavior, but it is our furbaby so I would try anything. Sometimes he will jump on the couch and get in my lap no matter what I am doing, if he does that I am not going to tell him no, but lately he seems to feel more safe right by Bill's desk and by Bill, he loves his daddy.

[oregonmommyof2]

OH no that is so sad about Shelby, I would freak out if Ace started swelling up, thank goodness you have stuff readily available to help.





I wouldn't be so worried about it if she didn't have a habit of chasing the bees and trying to eat them!!! :rolleyes:

The first time I totally freaked out... Called Terry's work and told them I thought his dog was dying!! He was home within 10 minutes... I called the vet and they had me start the benedryl and hold her lips up so she could breathe easier... It helped relieve the swelling pressure so she could get air...

[MAGICFOR2]

Oh yeah, I also think its cute that you 2 are an internet romance that went well!

The first time I saw Eric we were at a mutual friends party. Everyone was drunk....I mean Super-Drunk. It was insane. I was 20 and a rebel so I was W.A.S.T.E.D! We were all hanging out in the kitchen and being 4 ft 11 I grew tired of looking up to people. In my drunked state I found a beer cooler and stood on it. Best decision of my life. I saw this guy walk in. He looked at me (drunk ginger midget on a cooler) and walked into the other room to see some friends. We never spoke. I got home that night and told my mom that I had seen the man I was going to marry. WebTV was big at that time and alot of localities had their own chat rooms. My friend told me to log on and told me what Erics screen name was. We started chatting online and after about 2 weeks we decided to meet up. He was already in the military at the time and I lived pretty close to the base so he asked if I wanted to meet at Burger King for a quick dinner. He only had a 30 minute dinner at the time. I agreed and after we ate I followed him to his work. WARNING: the most romantical night of my life...........
He works on jets loading missles onto them so We spent about 5 hours sitting right on the Flight Line watching the jets take off and land. it was amazing. I have grown up around these jets but for some reason it was different.

We have been married for almost 10 years now and have 2 little hobo's living with us. They claim to be our children but until Maury proves it they will remain hobo's!

I wish you and Bill the same joy and luck that I have been blessed with!

Sweet story! :love: My son does the same job at the base here. It's a training base. I fell in love with my DH love at first sight, too! We'll be married 30 years in Sept.

Poor Ace... :guilty:

Shelby is allergic to bee stings... We have to have benedryl on hand for her at all times... I have doses in all vehicles and everything... very scary when her face swells up and her airway gets cut off... :sad2:

I wouldn't be so worried about it if she didn't have a habit of chasing the bees and trying to eat them!!! :rolleyes:

The first time I totally freaked out... Called Terry's work and told them I thought his dog was dying!! He was home within 10 minutes... I called the vet and they had me start the benedryl and hold her lips up so she could breathe easier... It helped relieve the swelling pressure so she could get air...

Poor baby. That reminds me of our Chesapeake - one day he came in to the kitchen and he looked like a cartoon dog - HUGE snout! I called the vet and he said to give him Benadryl - he probably got in to a dead muskrat in the canal full of bees! We couldn't help but laugh he looked so comical!:rotfl2:

[KathyRN137]

Poor Acey! :hug:

Completely switching gears... Tracy, I came across this post on the Disney Food Blog and thought of you since you will be celebrating your birthday at WDW in December!

http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2009/09/01/disney-world-restaurant-birthday-treats/


Kathy

[mrsksomeday]

Poor Acey! :hug:

Completely switching gears... Tracy, I came across this post on the Disney Food Blog and thought of you since you will be celebrating your birthday at WDW in December!

http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2009/09/01/disney-world-restaurant-birthday-treats/


Kathy

:hug: Thanks Kathy. I am not a person that wants my birthday acknowledged at restaurants etc. It will be hard for me to wear the button but I promised I would :rotfl:.

[KathyRN137]

Oh come on! Have some fun! You've GOT TO wear the button!! ::yes::

Kathy

[oregonmommyof2]

I already told you that the button is a requirement!!!

I am getting my birthday button and the anniversary button!!!
:woohoo:

[mrsksomeday]

Oh come on! Have some fun! You've GOT TO wear the button!! ::yes::

Kathy

I will reluctantly wear the birthday button because Toni is making me :rotfl2:.

I already told you that the button is a requirement!!!

I am getting my birthday button and the anniversary button!!!
:woohoo:

You are mean :headache:.

[oregonmommyof2]

I will reluctantly wear the birthday button because Toni is making me :rotfl2:.

You're darn right I am making you wear it!!! I told you, it's time to reclaim that birthday!!!


You are mean :headache:.

::yes::

Just ask Terry...

[Pyrate_Pryncess]

So, what button would one wear when they are refusing to turn 30? Do they suck it up and wear the b-day button or do they wear the anniversary button since they are celebrating the first anniversary of their 29th birthday?

[mrsksomeday]

You're darn right I am making you wear it!!! I told you, it's time to reclaim that birthday!!!


You are right I know you are right, you will probably just have to remind me from time to time :sad1:.

So, what button would one wear when they are refusing to turn 30? Do they suck it up and wear the b-day button or do they wear the anniversary button since they are celebrating the first anniversary of their 29th birthday?

Suck it up woman, I am going to be 41, if I have to wear one so do you :rotfl:. Toni will make you, don't fight her about it.

[oregonmommyof2]

So, what button would one wear when they are refusing to turn 30? Do they suck it up and wear the b-day button or do they wear the anniversary button since they are celebrating the first anniversary of their 29th birthday?

Embrace it Sweetie!!! The way I am going to approach it, is I make 30 look GUD!!! :cool2:

[oregonmommyof2]

You are right I know you are right, you will probably just have to remind me from time to time :sad1:.





I will remind you as often as needed... :hug:

She would want you to enjoy your birthday... and she will be with you, enjoying it too... :littleangel:

[Pyrate_Pryncess]

Suck it up woman, I am going to be 41, if I have to wear one so do you :rotfl:. Toni will make you, don't fight her about it.

I'm pretty sure I could take Toni!

[All7OfUs]

I'm pretty sure I could take Toni!

I love it- The New DISSmackdown!!!

:lmao::rotfl2::lmao::rotfl2:

[mrsksomeday]

I'm pretty sure I could take Toni!

You have no clue, she fights dirty http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/Enchanted%20Smileys/aggravate.gif.

[oregonmommyof2]

I'm pretty sure I could take Toni!

Bring it!!!!

http://serve.mysmiley.net/fighting/fighting0077.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net/free-indifferent-smileys.php)

[Pyrate_Pryncess]

I'm pretty sure you guys are forgetting the whole ginger midget thing I got goin on!

4 ft 11 inches of pure Irish blood comin at ya! In fact, DH got caught tonight telling the kids that they had better get to bed because he didn't want to see Evil tonight.....I said, OMG you HAVE got to be kidding me, You call me Evil?!?!?!?!

[oregonmommyof2]

I'm pretty sure you guys are forgetting the whole ginger midget thing I got goin on!

4 ft 11 inches of pure Irish blood comin at ya! In fact, DH got caught tonight telling the kids that they had better get to bed because he didn't want to see Evil tonight.....I said, OMG you HAVE got to be kidding me, You call me Evil?!?!?!?!

I'm Mexican... And Irish... I'm not scared...:cool2:

[Pyrate_Pryncess]

I'm Mexican... And Irish... I'm not scared...:cool2:

When you see my super-cool Kung-Fu.....you will be!

[oregonmommyof2]

When you see my super-cool Kung-Fu.....you will be!

Great, now I have... "Everybody was Kung-Fu fighting...." in my head...
:dancer:

[mrsksomeday]

Hey you two, time outs for both of you!!!

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/thtimeout5w2g.gif http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/thtimeout5w2g.gif

[mrsksomeday]

great, now i have... "everybody was kung-fu fighting...." in my head...
:dancer:


why did you say that????

[Pyrate_Pryncess]

Great, now I have... "Everybody was Kung-Fu fighting...." in my head...
:dancer:

hahaha, I fight dirty too!

[oregonmommyof2]

why did you say that????

Those cats were fast as lightning...
:mic:

[Pyrate_Pryncess]

in fact, it was a little bit frightning, but, they fought with expert timing!!!

[mrsksomeday]

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/happy-1.gif

[All7OfUs]

Tracy, when you started this thread, did you know you were opening up a fighting ring??


;)

[mrsksomeday]

Tracy, when you started this thread, did you know you were opening up a fighting ring??


;)


There is always a chance of that here on the DIS :lmao:.

[mrsksomeday]

We are flip floppers, you know it and I know it that is just how we roll. We have a couple of ideas how our first day will play out. Let’s explore shall we?
We are flying out of St. Louis, staying the night at our favorite Marriott with the wheelchair accessible shuttle and those fantastic beds I am in love with, can’t wait to sleep there again http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/Smiley_sleeping.gif.

We will eat at the hotel and try to go to bed early. Bill will become frustrated with my annual “I can’t sleep we are going to WDW tomorrow giggles http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/4LOL.gif”. I will finally get to sleep http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/Disneysleepanimation.gif, then the alarm will go off way too early. The first WDW day will look something like this:

- shuttle to airport

- fly to MCO

- ME to WL

- check in, if room ready, put carry on stuff in room and relax a bit. If room is not ready, boat to MK to turn my voucher into an Annual Pass and upgrade Bill’s ticket into AP.

- take a look at my castle to make sure it has been taken care of this year and go back to WL.

- check out the resort and impatiently http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/remoteImage-88.gif wait to get to meet Terry http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/Enchanted%20Smileys/photo.gif and Toni http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/devilshe.gif when they FINALLY SHOW UP at the resort.

- say hi to them etc and let them get settled into their room

- head off to dinner with them - Ohana and watching Wishes from teh Poly beach with some great drinks :thumbsup2.

Then Bill and I will go back to our room and pass out. This plan sounds pretty good to Bill and me. We are sleeping in the next day, no alarm at all http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/thumbsup-1.gif. We are trying to take a more laid back approach this time, think we can do it?

Next installment…what exactly can Bill ride and how does Disney do it?

[oregondaddyof2]

- check out the resort and impatiently http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/remoteImage-88.gif wait to get to meet Terry http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/Enchanted%20Smileys/photo.gif and Toni http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/devilshe.gif when they FINALLY SHOW UP at the resort.[/B]

I can't wait!!


- . We are sleeping in the next day, no alarm at all http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/thumbsup-1.gif. We are trying to take a more laid back approach this time, think we can do it?


There is no way we could do this on our first park day of the vacation... We will be thinking of you guys wwhile we are at Epcot :goodvibes ...

[mrsksomeday]

I can't wait!!




There is no way we could do this on our first park day of the vacation... We will be thinking of you guys wwhile we are at Epcot :goodvibes ...

We can't wait either :goodvibes.

As for sleeping in, it is a necessary evil. We need to make sure Bill is rested, that is a lot of traveling for him in a 36 hour period and I just want his muscles relaxed.

I quite doubt we will sleep in too late. We will be in Epcot at some point that day :rotfl:.

[oregonmommyof2]

Why am I the devil smiley?????


:headache:

[mrsksomeday]

Why am I the devil smiley?????


:headache:

Cause you get me into trouble and I like it :lmao:.

[oregonmommyof2]

Cause you get me into trouble and I like it :lmao:.

:laughing: Okay, I will embrace the she devil in me...

[mrsksomeday]

:laughing: Okay, I will embrace the she devil in me...


:woohoo: :banana: :yay:

[MRYPPNS]

Sounds like a perfect first day to me! Now if I could only figure a Date for my first day...Ugh!

[mrsksomeday]

Sounds like a perfect first day to me! Now if I could only figure a Date for my first day...Ugh!

Thanks Heidi!! Hmmm a date, you could come any time between Nov. 28 - Dec. 10th :goodvibes.

[oregonmommyof2]

Sounds like a perfect first day to me! Now if I could only figure a Date for my first day...Ugh!

Thanks Heidi!! Hmmm a date, you could come any time between Nov. 28 - Dec. 10th :goodvibes.




MrsK knows what she is talking about... Nov. 28th is an awesome day... Just sayin'...
:goodvibes

[mrsksomeday]

It seems that there always has to be a change in plans when it comes to us. Bill had wanted to have us stay past the time we had originally booked, Nov. 28 - Dec. 7th. He said "why don't we stay until the 10th so we are there for your birthday?". Then he said "why do Pop again, let's try to stay on at WL", so I called tonight, no go with our 40% off code :sad1:. So what to do, what to do????

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http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/Disney_Polynesian_Resort_Logo.jpg






We are doing the Poly with Deluxe Dining for the last 3 nights of our trip!!! He says he wants it to be a birthday I will never forget. I really am blessed to have him in my life.

I am so excited :yay:.

[oregonmommyof2]

I am SO SO SO jealous!!!!

But I am SO SO SO happy for you too!!!

This is going to be an awesome birthday!!!

[mrsksomeday]

I am SO SO SO jealous!!!!

But I am SO SO SO happy for you too!!!

This is going to be an awesome birthday!!!


Thanks Toni, I never thought this would happen :confused3. I am thinking this will ruin Bill for Pop Century forever, but guess I have to take that chance :rotfl2:.

[Pyrate_Pryncess]

Wow "T", I am so happy for you! A bit jealous, but happy! You need to have Bill call my hubby....he could learn some stuff from Bill!

[oregonmommyof2]

Thanks Toni, I never thought this would happen :confused3. I am thinking this will ruin Bill for Pop Century forever, but guess I have to take that chance :rotfl2:.

:lmao:

I think all 4 of us may come home resort snobs... :snooty:

[mrsksomeday]

:lmao:

I think all 4 of us may come home resort snobs... :snooty:

I hope not, I know this trip is not something that is going to happen every time, I know that Pop is more of our price point and I am happy with it. I am very grateful that we get to have this experience this time.

[DisneyDerek]

Congrats Tracy, you deserve a special birthday :cheer2:. I'm sure this will be the stuff that dreams are made of :yay:

But I'm sure that Pop will always have a special place....I still remember when we used to stay at CBR although now we're DVC members, it's hard to give up our stays at BWV or BCV.

Enjoy!

[mrsksomeday]

Wow "T", I am so happy for you! A bit jealous, but happy! You need to have Bill call my hubby....he could learn some stuff from Bill!

Thanks!! I keep telling Bill he needs to give seminars on "how to woo a woman after you already have her ":rotfl:.

Congrats Tracy, you deserve a special birthday :cheer2:. I'm sure this will be the stuff that dreams are made of :yay:

But I'm sure that Pop will always have a special place....I still remember when we used to stay at CBR although now we're DVC members, it's hard to give up our stays at BWV or BCV.

Enjoy!

Thanks Derek!! This is a huge leap for us and I have been researching the handicap accessible rooms at both resorts. I know we will like it, I think I will miss the comfort of knowing the resort etc, it will just take getting used to.

I worry that Bill won't want anywhere but deluxe from now on :rotfl2:.

[DisneyDerek]

Thanks Derek!! This is a huge leap for us and I have been researching the handicap accessible rooms at both resorts. I know we will like it, I think I will miss the comfort of knowing the resort etc, it will just take getting used to.

I worry that Bill won't want anywhere but deluxe from now on :rotfl2:.Although we've never stayed at the Polynesian, we walked the grounds and dined at Kona Cafe regularly. I think KC is a great deal for TS and wished we ate there multiple times (instead of at the cafe at the Grand Floridian).

When we visited the Polynesian, we almost felt like we were in Hawaii. It definitely has a different vibe than other resorts and you're right, it might influence you to try Deluxe going forward, especially the larger rooms (I thought I heard that the rooms are 600 sq ft?).

Have fun!

[mrsksomeday]

Although we've never stayed at the Polynesian, we walked the grounds and dined at Kona Cafe regularly. I think KC is a great deal for TS and wished we ate there multiple times (instead of at the cafe at the Grand Floridian).

When we visited the Polynesian, we almost felt like we were in Hawaii. It definitely has a different vibe than other resorts and you're right, it might influence you to try Deluxe going forward, especially the larger rooms (I thought I heard that the rooms are 600 sq ft?).

Have fun!


We have done the luau twice and love 'Ohana too. Bill has been in love with the Poly for forever. We will definitely be trying Kona this time. According to the Passporter the garden view rooms at 409 sq ft, still bigger than Pop :rotfl:. I am just used to having one bed in a room with the wheelchair and these are supposed to have 2 queen beds so that will be different for us.

[All7OfUs]

I am so, so, so, so, so excited that you get to stay the Poly!!! That is so awesomely amazing that Bill is onboard with it!!! He is racking up BIG man points!!

Yay, yay, yay!!

[kayrosek]

Oooh! Poly for your birthday sounds fabulous.

[DevonsDisneyMom]

:goodvibes AWWW Tracey, that is so awesome!!! I am so very jealous!! Poly!!! So Great!!! :cool1:

[mickeyfan71]

:cool1: You are one lucky girl! That is awesome-what a great birthday!!

[mom2mek]

Dang! I missed when you started this other trip report, Tracy! I'm here now! WOO-HOO on the Poly and the WIlderness Lodge! If I could stay at any other of the MK resorts, other than the Poly, it would be the WL!! SO beautiful! And at Christmas time??? Ahhh....:cloud9: Then you move to the Poly....seriously....you are going to have a fabulous time!

Ok, now I'm going back to read all the stuff I missed! :rolleyes1

Sara

[mrsksomeday]

I am so, so, so, so, so excited that you get to stay the Poly!!! That is so awesomely amazing that Bill is onboard with it!!! He is racking up BIG man points!!

Yay, yay, yay!!

Thank you so much. Bill is amazing, such a wonderful man and I would say that even if we weren't staying at the Poly :love:.

Oooh! Poly for your birthday sounds fabulous.

Thanks!

:goodvibes AWWW Tracey, that is so awesome!!! I am so very jealous!! Poly!!! So Great!!! :cool1:

Thank you, we are excited.

:cool1: You are one lucky girl! That is awesome-what a great birthday!!

Hi!! I am very lucky!

Dang! I missed when you started this other trip report, Tracy! I'm here now! WOO-HOO on the Poly and the WIlderness Lodge! If I could stay at any other of the MK resorts, other than the Poly, it would be the WL!! SO beautiful! And at Christmas time??? Ahhh....:cloud9: Then you move to the Poly....seriously....you are going to have a fabulous time!

Ok, now I'm going back to read all the stuff I missed! :rolleyes1

Sara

Hi Sara!! Bill can't stop smiling he is so happy about both resorts we both are. I love all your Poly pictures it really makes me excited to go.

[Pyrate_Pryncess]

Thank you so much. Bill is amazing, such a wonderful man and I would say that even if we weren't staying at the Poly :love:.



Thanks!



Thank you, we are excited.



Hi!! I am very lucky!



Hi Sara!! Bill can't stop smiling he is so happy about both resorts we both are. I love all your Poly pictures it really makes me excited to go.

Girl, you must have a horseshoe up your butt, cause you are the luckiest person I know! :cool1::cool1:

I'm gonna have to come over and see you at the Poly. That is my dream resort! I just have to see it first hand and show my people so I can convince them to splurge next time!

[mrsksomeday]

Girl, you must have a horseshoe up your butt, cause you are the luckiest person I know! :cool1::cool1:

I'm gonna have to come over and see you at the Poly. That is my dream resort! I just have to see it first hand and show my people so I can convince them to splurge next time!

Bill is my lucky charm, he is an amazing man!! We are in the process of making "the plans" for the Poly portion of the trip. I will be posting it at some point in the next 7 months :rotfl:. There is no way we would have done this without the 40% off code we had.

[oregonmommyof2]

Girl, you must have a horseshoe up your butt, cause you are the luckiest person I know! :cool1::cool1:



:lmao::lmao::lmao:

[oregonmommyof2]

Okay, I just have to say.....

I am in :love:LOVE:lovestruc with your new ticker on the right...

[MRYPPNS]

Thanks Heidi!! Hmmm a date, you could come any time between Nov. 28 - Dec. 10th :goodvibes.




MrsK knows what she is talking about... Nov. 28th is an awesome day... Just sayin'...
:goodvibes

That's sweet ladies but the earliest we are looking to go is late Feb into early March 2011. I actually wanted to go late April/early May 2011 but with Easter next year being 4/24 it's messed up that idea.

The Poly will be great! Make your own Dole Whips!!!!!!!! YUM!

[luvfigment]

Thats awesome Tracy! You are going to love both WL and Poly. Whe we stayed at Poly we could really notice the size difference in the rooms. Kona is yummy for dinner and breakfast. I would try to do both. Oh I am so jealous. I hope you really enjoy it, plus it will be convienant to have the monorail access.

[oregonmommyof2]

Sure is lonely on yahoo today... :sad1:

Hope Bill is feeling better than last night...

[KathyRN137]

Wow!! What fantastic news!!

Wilderness Lodge AND the Poly!! :love: Yay Bill!!

Tracy, You absolutely deserve it!


Kathy

[mrsksomeday]

:lmao::lmao::lmao:

Pyrate Pryncess helped me realize why I am uncomfortable when I sit.... apparently I have a horseshoe up my butt :rotfl2:

Okay, I just have to say.....

I am in :love:LOVE:lovestruc with your new ticker on the right...

Thanks I kinda like it too :goodvibes.

That's sweet ladies but the earliest we are looking to go is late Feb into early March 2011. I actually wanted to go late April/early May 2011 but with Easter next year being 4/24 it's messed up that idea.

The Poly will be great! Make your own Dole Whips!!!!!!!! YUM!

I hope you get to start planning soon. Bill has already mentioned the make your own Dole Whips many times :rotfl:.

Thats awesome Tracy! You are going to love both WL and Poly. Whe we stayed at Poly we could really notice the size difference in the rooms. Kona is yummy for dinner and breakfast. I would try to do both. Oh I am so jealous. I hope you really enjoy it, plus it will be convienant to have the monorail access.

We are doing Kona for breakfast, don't know if I can fit it in for dinner too or not, I am still working on the schedule.

Sure is lonely on yahoo today... :sad1:

Hope Bill is feeling better than last night...

Bill is feeling a lot better thank you :hug:.

Wow!! What fantastic news!!

Wilderness Lodge AND the Poly!! :love: Yay Bill!!

Tracy, You absolutely deserve it!


Kathy

Thank you Kathy!!

[MaryAz]

Hurray for the Poly-sounds awesome!! Yay for sweet Hubby and great bday celebration!

[Yoda_K]

Thank you for all of the posts about being excited for us staying at the WL and Poly. I'm probably a little more excited than Tracy right now. I always wanted to stay at the WL and Poly especially at Christmas time. But, I'm sure Tracy will be excited when we get there.

I always wanted to do something special for Tracy’s birthday since it represents a sad time for her. Hopefully, the Disney atmosphere at the Poly will make Tracy happy and put a smile her face, so she can start celebrating her birthday and have wonderful memories.

I told Tracy I will take care of the cost of Poly as a birthday gift. I know it will be affordable in my monthly budget. But, I know she will still worry about the cost. I also would like to do something romantic since our anniversary will be coming up in December.

[oregonmommyof2]

Thank you for all of the posts about being excited for us staying at the WL and Poly. I'm probably a little more excited than Tracy right now. I always wanted to stay at the WL and Poly especially at Christmas time. But, I'm sure Tracy will be excited when we get there.

I always wanted to do something special for Tracy’s birthday since it represents a sad time for her. Hopefully, the Disney atmosphere at the Poly will make Tracy happy and put a smile her face, so she can start celebrating her birthday and have wonderful memories.

I told Tracy I will take care of the cost of Poly as a birthday gift. I know it will be affordable in my monthly budget. But, I know she will still worry about the cost. I also would like to do something romantic since our anniversary will be coming up in December.

:sad::love2::cloud9::love:
:lovestruc:hug::thumbsup2:goodvibes

okay, I think that about covers it...

[All7OfUs]

Dude, you just filled your man point quota RIGHT THERE!!!

:thumbsup2:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

[Pyrate_Pryncess]

Bill,
You are KILLING me!!!!!!! Geez. Here I was for 10 years thinking that I had a great marriage. I mean, we haven't killed, maimed or shot each other yet right?!?!?! NO!!!!!!!!! Now I find out that there are "Bills" out there who WANT to take their women to the Poly and DON'T forget their womens birthdays and anniversary! lol I think it's great that you are the mastermind behind all of this. Tracy is so lucky to have you!

Tracy and Toni,
I do believe there won't be a DISmeet while we are there. After all of the nagging I have already done about Bill's upgrade and Terry's "buy the Dooney", Eric feels that the guys are man traitors! :rotfl2: He actually told me that I'm not supposed to hang out with you guys anymore because I might start to get "ideas"!!!! :lmao: Of course he was joking about it all but he had me bustin' a gut over here last night! I think that Eric might need a man-tervention. Terry and Bill should sit him down and explain the errors of his ways! :lmao:

PS. I WILL be tracking down the elusive choco taco today.....it WILL be mine!

[KathyRN137]

Hi Bill! I'm so glad to see you posting! :hug:


Kathy

[ddstratton]

Tracy! I just found you here! Your plans sound absolutely wonderful. I'm so glad that you guys get to do both Wilderness Lodge and the Poly!

[oregonmommyof2]

Bill,
You are KILLING me!!!!!!! Geez. Here I was for 10 years thinking that I had a great marriage. I mean, we haven't killed, maimed or shot each other yet right?!?!?! NO!!!!!!!!! Now I find out that there are "Bills" out there who WANT to take their women to the Poly and DON'T forget their womens birthdays and anniversary! lol I think it's great that you are the mastermind behind all of this. Tracy is so lucky to have you!

Tracy and Toni,
I do believe there won't be a DISmeet while we are there. After all of the nagging I have already done about Bill's upgrade and Terry's "buy the Dooney", Eric feels that the guys are man traitors! :rotfl2: He actually told me that I'm not supposed to hang out with you guys anymore because I might start to get "ideas"!!!! :lmao: Of course he was joking about it all but he had me bustin' a gut over here last night! I think that Eric might need a man-tervention. Terry and Bill should sit him down and explain the errors of his ways! :lmao:

PS. I WILL be tracking down the elusive choco taco today.....it WILL be mine!

I think you need to remind Eric that you wash his dirty underwear... That helps in our house... :rotfl:

You know, maybe if you went all Kung Fu Ninja on his butt, he would straighten up!! :confused3

[mrsksomeday]

Hurray for the Poly-sounds awesome!! Yay for sweet Hubby and great bday celebration!

Thanks!!

Thank you for all of the posts about being excited for us staying at the WL and Poly. I'm probably a little more excited than Tracy right now. I always wanted to stay at the WL and Poly especially at Christmas time. But, I'm sure Tracy will be excited when we get there.

I always wanted to do something special for Tracy’s birthday since it represents a sad time for her. Hopefully, the Disney atmosphere at the Poly will make Tracy happy and put a smile her face, so she can start celebrating her birthday and have wonderful memories.

I told Tracy I will take care of the cost of Poly as a birthday gift. I know it will be affordable in my monthly budget. But, I know she will still worry about the cost. I also would like to do something romantic since our anniversary will be coming up in December.

I love you :love:.

:sad::love2::cloud9::love:
:lovestruc:hug::thumbsup2:goodvibes

okay, I think that about covers it...

I did a lot of this :sad: when I read it.

Dude, you just filled your man point quota RIGHT THERE!!!

:thumbsup2:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

Isn't he amazing? :cloud9:

Bill,
You are KILLING me!!!!!!! Geez. Here I was for 10 years thinking that I had a great marriage. I mean, we haven't killed, maimed or shot each other yet right?!?!?! NO!!!!!!!!! Now I find out that there are "Bills" out there who WANT to take their women to the Poly and DON'T forget their womens birthdays and anniversary! lol I think it's great that you are the mastermind behind all of this. Tracy is so lucky to have you!

Tracy and Toni,
I do believe there won't be a DISmeet while we are there. After all of the nagging I have already done about Bill's upgrade and Terry's "buy the Dooney", Eric feels that the guys are man traitors! :rotfl2: He actually told me that I'm not supposed to hang out with you guys anymore because I might start to get "ideas"!!!! :lmao: Of course he was joking about it all but he had me bustin' a gut over here last night! I think that Eric might need a man-tervention. Terry and Bill should sit him down and explain the errors of his ways! :lmao:

PS. I WILL be tracking down the elusive choco taco today.....it WILL be mine!

Eric would love us if he met us :rotfl:. I hope you foun a choco taco.

[mrsksomeday]

Hi Bill! I'm so glad to see you posting! :hug:


Kathy

I am too, it was great to see him on here! I hope he will post more.

Tracy! I just found you here! Your plans sound absolutely wonderful. I'm so glad that you guys get to do both Wilderness Lodge and the Poly!

DARLA!!! So great to see you. Your trip is so close, I bet you are so excited. Thank goodness for codes !!

I think you need to remind Eric that you wash his dirty underwear... That helps in our house... :rotfl:

You know, maybe if you went all Kung Fu Ninja on his butt, he would straighten up!! :confused3

I agree with these statements :thumbsup2.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~


Terry and Bill are PS3 buddies now, they have been playing MLB The Show 10 and it is fun to watch!! Toni and I taunt them, laugh at stuff and have a great time :rotfl2:.

[mrsksomeday]

Bill is the one who brought the world of Disney into my life. I used to watch the TV show (like many of you) with my family, but I never thought I would make it to WDW, it just wasn’t something I thought would ever happen to me, then Bill came along. He told me about is love for WDW, how “normal” he felt there and how he wanted to show it to me. It took a while to convince me to go.

I had many reservations as to how I would help him in the parks, what we would do for personal care, and what he could do there. I thought we might just be walking around all day. Boy was I WRONG! WDW is so wheelchair friendly. Bill was so happy to share his “happy place” with me. I feel so comfortable going there with him now, we don’t have to worry about the room not being accessible, how we could get to the parks, we use the first aid locations for personal care, I don’t have to worry about anything. I thought I would share some pictures and video (just click on those and they will open in a new window) of the accessibility factor when it comes to doing Disney in a wheelchair, I hope you don’t mind.

Getting there and Transportation:

We use Disney’s Magical Express. I love the idea of dropping off the luggage at our originating airport and not seeing it until it arrives in the room. Most people can just get in the line for their resort. This isn’t the case for us. We go up to the counter I inform them of the wheelchair and tell them we need an accessible bus. They already have this noted in the computer I just like to confirm. We are then taken by a CM to the benches by the windows while that CM talks to another CM and a bus is called. When it comes we are escorted outside to put the wheelchair on first. It always freaks me out how high Bill is on these busses:

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/WDW%20transportation%20accessibility/melift.jpg

After we get to our resort it is Disney transportation for us all the way. We take the busses, there are a couple of different systems for wheelchairs/ecv’s:

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/WDW%20transportation%20accessibility/buswithlift.jpg

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/WDW%20transportation%20accessibility/fliprampextended.jpg

They use tie downs to keep Bill’s wheelchair in place:

The back:

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/WDW%20transportation%20accessibility/tiedown1.jpg

The front:

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/WDW%20transportation%20accessibility/tiedown2.jpg

We make use of the monorails as well. They have to get the ramp out and place it for Bill to use:

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/WDW%20transportation%20accessibility/monorailramp1.jpg

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/WDW%20transportation%20accessibility/monorailramp2.jpg
The parks have a variety of ways to get Bill and others on the rides:

At Animal Kingdom, here is the way he got into the Kilimanjaro Safari truck, he had to back on:

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/WDW%20transportation%20accessibility/aksafaritruck1.jpg

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/WDW%20transportation%20accessibility/insideaksafaritruck.jpg


At Epcot, there are a couple rides he can do in his chair:

Figment:

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/WDW%20transportation%20accessibility/EPfigment.jpg

Loading video for Figment:

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Living with the Land:

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/WDW%20transportation%20accessibility/EPlwtl.jpg

Seas with Nemo:

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/WDW%20transportation%20accessibility/EPseaswithnemo1.jpg

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/WDW%20transportation%20accessibility/EPseaswithnemo2.jpg

Universe of Energy:

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/WDW%20transportation%20accessibility/universeofenergy1.jpg

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/WDW%20transportation%20accessibility/universeofenergy2.jpg

The boat at the Gran Fiesta Tour is essentially the same as It’s a Small World at MK.


He has to be transferred into Soarin'. It is very easy, he drives his chair right up to the seats, I transfer him and the CM moves the wheelchair out of the way.

He can to Test Track if I have others with us since I can't be holding him and stepping into the vehicle.

The same for Spaceship Earth, since he needs his seat cushion I would need another person with us to help with that transfer but it is pretty tight for his legs since they don't bend well.

At Hollywood Studios, he can do these:

Backlot Tour:

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/WDW%20transportation%20accessibility/backlottour.jpg

Toy Story Mania:

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/WDW%20transportation%20accessibility/tsm1.jpg

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/WDW%20transportation%20accessibility/tsm2.jpg

He can also do The Great Movie Ride but for some reason I don’t have pictures of that.

I can transfer him into the Star Tours seat, they have us walk all the way around to have his chair at the exit and I carry him through the exit doors.

At Magic Kingdom, he can do:

Buzz Lightyear:

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/WDW%20transportation%20accessibility/buzz.jpg

It’s a Small World:

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/WDW%20transportation%20accessibility/smallworld.jpg

The Jungle Cruise ( I like this one he goes on driving forward and they turn it around so he drives off going forward too):

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/WDW%20transportation%20accessibility/Junglecruise2.jpg

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/WDW%20transportation%20accessibility/Junglecruise3.jpg

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/WDW%20transportation%20accessibility/Junglecruise1.jpg

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/10-08%20WDW%20Trip/th_WDW10-08065.jpg (http://s298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/10-08%20WDW%20Trip/?action=view&current=WDW10-08065.flv)

He has done the Winnie the Pooh ride but it was tight getting his chair in there and he has no desire to do it again.


At the Haunted Mansion they have us enter through the exit and stop the moving walkway for me to load and unload him.


If we do Pirates of the Caribbean we need to have others with us too, there is no way I would try to carry him and step in or out of the boat.

So there you have it, he feels “free and normal” there and any place that can do that will have our money for a long time.

Next installment… possible adrs??

[Pyrate_Pryncess]

Wow "T", That is very insightful. Those are things that I have never thought of. I am so glad that they are set up this way!!!!!!

[oregonmommyof2]

Thank you so much for this installment... :goodvibes It's the one I have been waiting for!!!

Terry and I read it together....

We have some of the same park days, and Terry said that he is MORE than happy to help transfer Bill on any rides you two want to do...

You have our number... ;)

[mrsksomeday]

Wow "T", That is very insightful. Those are things that I have never thought of. I am so glad that they are set up this way!!!!!!

I am very happy that I could show you how Disney handles things for persons in wheelchairs!

Thank you so much for this installment... :goodvibes It's the one I have been waiting for!!!

Terry and I read it together....

We have some of the same park days, and Terry said that he is MORE than happy to help transfer Bill on any rides you two want to do...

You have our number... ;)

It is great to be able to show people how wonderful Disney is for people with disabilities. You two are so sweet to offer. Bill just might take you up on it for Test Track :rotfl:. He feels the need - the need for speed.

[All7OfUs]

Tracy, that was a very well thought out and helpful post to so many others!!! THANK YOU for sharing all of that with us, it really gives us some new insight into the world of the disabled and wheelchair access!!!! :worship::worship::worship:

You know what impresses me most about Bill?? He is always smiling! I love that!

[Pyrate_Pryncess]

Tracy, Have you though about posting that over on the Dis-ability board? They might be interested in seeing it!

[mrsksomeday]

Tracy, that was a very well thought out and helpful post to so many others!!! THANK YOU for sharing all of that with us, it really gives us some new insight into the world of the disabled and wheelchair access!!!! :worship::worship::worship:

You know what impresses me most about Bill?? He is always smiling! I love that!

He has a fantastic smile doesn't he? :love: I am glad my post is showing things some people have never seen or thought of in WDW.

Tracy, Have you though about posting that over on the Dis-ability board? They might be interested in seeing it!


Over the years I have posted these pictures on there in various places, but I might go ahead and post it. I know Sue has one of our TR's linked in their FAQs thread :thumbsup2 that has a lot of these pictures on it. Thanks for suggesting it.

[KathyRN137]

Tracy, it's really facinating to see how all the different ride vehicles are adapted for guests who use wheelchairs. To think that most public buildings didn't even have ramp access or accessible bathrooms a mere thirty years ago... :sad2:

I love your new ticker/thingy!!!


Kathy

[Hedy]

Tracey-I love your information on accessibility at WDW. (I may be wording this wrong, I do not mean to offend) Is it possible for you guys to get an aide for Bill so that he can do more rides (I think Amy was supposedly going to help with that :rolleyes:)

[mrsksomeday]

Tracy, it's really facinating to see how all the different ride vehicles are adapted for guests who use wheelchairs. To think that most public buildings didn't even have ramp access or accessible bathrooms a mere thirty years ago... :sad2:

I love your new ticker/thingy!!!


Kathy

Hi Kathy, it fascinates me too. I am so happy they have adapted things so more people are able to enjoy the rides.

Thanks about the picture in the siggy line, its clickable and leads right here to the report :thumbsup2.

Tracey-I love your information on accessibility at WDW. (I may be wording this wrong, I do not mean to offend) Is it possible for you guys to get an aide for Bill so that he can do more rides (I think Amy was supposedly going to help with that :rolleyes:)

Thanks! :rotfl:yeah Amy was supposed to help, didn't happen very much did it :rolleyes:. Sometimes we just like to go to WDW by ourselves. I think the next trip, next June hopefully, we might bring someone with us. We will see.

[mom2mek]

Wow Tracy! What fabulous information you have given everyone! So helpful! Another reason we love Disney - they think of most everything!

(Though....When I saw your Figment picture, I remembered....:rotfl: What a long ordeal that was!)


Bill's smile is fabulous! It's contagious, too! As I'm reading your reports, I can't help but smile!! I can imagine in person it is even more so! :goodvibes

Sara

[mrsksomeday]

Wow Tracy! What fabulous information you have given everyone! So helpful! Another reason we love Disney - they think of most everything!

(Though....When I saw your Figment picture, I remembered....:rotfl: What a long ordeal that was!)


Bill's smile is fabulous! It's contagious, too! As I'm reading your reports, I can't help but smile!! I can imagine in person it is even more so! :goodvibes

Sara

Thanks! Disney really does make things easy for us, thank goodness.

The Figment picture brought back the same memories for me, I was laughing.

Bill's smile is fantastic in person, I swear sometimes his eyes twinkle :cloud9:.

[DevonsDisneyMom]

Hey Tracy!!! Disney really just is the BEST!!! Think about it... Where else on earth can you go that is an accommodating??? I have a shell fish allergy and lately it is super bad, to the point where I can't even be within breathing distant of it! All I do is call Disney's Dietary and Allergy line before I go and all the chefs call me before I arrive and meet me when I get there to discuss my allergy! I'm sure Bill appreciates Disney's Friendliness! :goodvibes

[Tinkermom76]

Hi Tracy, I followed you over from many other PTR's. It seems there are a lot of us going at the same time and we will be at the same resort for 3 days!!!!! This is my 1st stay at the Poly as well and I am excited. Maybe we will run into each other!

Looking forward to hearing more plans!

Natalie

[mousescrapper]

Hi Tracy :wave:


sorry I had got behind in your TR w/ the family and never was able to post my thoughts...but I'm back! Your ever clever PTR picture caught my attention:thumbsup2

You'll be arriving the day we are leaving :sad1: Nov 28th...I'll warm up the place for you OK? ;)

It will be fun reading along as you plan another great trip...

I love all the beginning instalments and pictures...

already it sounds great and a wonderful b-day treat too.

be back for more,

Scrappie (Julie)

[mrsksomeday]

Hey Tracy!!! Disney really just is the BEST!!! Think about it... Where else on earth can you go that is an accommodating??? I have a shell fish allergy and lately it is super bad, to the point where I can't even be within breathing distant of it! All I do is call Disney's Dietary and Allergy line before I go and all the chefs call me before I arrive and meet me when I get there to discuss my allergy! I'm sure Bill appreciates Disney's Friendliness! :goodvibes

Hi, I am so happy that Disney takes care of things for your allergies and you don't have to worry, that is wonderful. Bill and I really do appreciate all that Disney does for persons with disabilities.

Hi Tracy, I followed you over from many other PTR's. It seems there are a lot of us going at the same time and we will be at the same resort for 3 days!!!!! This is my 1st stay at the Poly as well and I am excited. Maybe we will run into each other!

Looking forward to hearing more plans!

Natalie

Welcome Natalie! YAY for your first stay at the Poly, if you see is please say hi, I should have a lime green Mickey head attached to my camera strap and always seem to have my camera out. Heck, Bill and I are hard to miss, with me being super pooh sized and him in the wheelchair. I hope you have a wonderful trip!

Hi Tracy :wave:


sorry I had got behind in your TR w/ the family and never was able to post my thoughts...but I'm back! Your ever clever PTR picture caught my attention:thumbsup2

You'll be arriving the day we are leaving :sad1: Nov 28th...I'll warm up the place for you OK? ;)

It will be fun reading along as you plan another great trip...

I love all the beginning instalments and pictures...

already it sounds great and a wonderful b-day treat too.

be back for more,

Scrappie (Julie)

Hi Julie!! Welcome back! Thanks for warming up WDW for us!! I think it will be a wonderful trip.

[Beana9802]

Just wanted you to know I am here, and am 14 pages behind...i've been MIA but I look forward to catching up!:goodvibes

[DisMomAmy]

Hi Tracy! All caught up... I love the last update with all of the accessibility pictures. :thumbsup2 WDW really does do a great job building accessible rides. :thumbsup2

:cool1: Congrats on booking the Poly! :banana:

[mrsksomeday]

Just wanted you to know I am here, and am 14 pages behind...i've been MIA but I look forward to catching up!:goodvibes

Hi, I am so happy to see you here, I hope you enjoy the PTR!

Hi Tracy! All caught up... I love the last update with all of the accessibility pictures. :thumbsup2 WDW really does do a great job building accessible rides. :thumbsup2

:cool1: Congrats on booking the Poly! :banana:

Hi AMY!!! Thanks for reading, and thanks for the congrats. I am still in dreamland about the Poly :rotfl:.

[All7OfUs]

Goooood evening, Tracy!! Just popping over to say hey howdy hi!!

[Tinkermom76]

Welcome Natalie! YAY for your first stay at the Poly, if you see is please say hi, I should have a lime green Mickey head attached to my camera strap and always seem to have my camera out. Heck, Bill and I are hard to miss, with me being super pooh sized and him in the wheelchair. I hope you have a wonderful trip!




I will keep an eye out for you and say hello! I have never met another Diser at the world so it would be really neat to meet and say hi

[mrsksomeday]

I will keep an eye out for you and say hello! I have never met another Diser at the world so it would be really neat to meet and say hi

That would be great!

[scottny]

ok caught up. The Poly is a nice place. I changed but like I said on Kathy's I am not revealing where. :laughing:

[mrsksomeday]

Goooood evening, Tracy!! Just popping over to say hey howdy hi!!

Hello to you!

ok caught up. The Poly is a nice place. I changed but like I said on Kathy's I am not revealing where. :laughing:

Oh come on Scott, you have to tell where, what fun is it if we don't know?

[KathyRN137]

Oh come on Scott, you have to tell where, what fun is it if we don't know?



He's still toying with changing yet again and doesn't want to get us even more confused!! :rotfl2:

I think the suspense is kind of fun!


Kathy

[mrsksomeday]

He's still toying with changing yet again and doesn't want to get us even more confused!! :rotfl2:

I think the suspense is kind of fun!


Kathy


But I am like a little kid Kathy, I wanna know where he booked!!!

[scottny]

I will not reveal the resort till I am down there and post it on Facebook

[mrsksomeday]

I will not reveal the resort till I am down there and post it on Facebook

BOO HISS :eek:!!!

So not fair :sad1:!!!

[exwdwcm]

Hi Tracy and Bill- just joining in! wonderful PTR! I of course found you on the DEC trippers thread. We'll be there at the same time too- maybe we can all meet up!

you guys are just the cutest couple ever. I love it when two people really share the passion for Disney. My DH is just now really starting to understand it and really only because he has now seen it through our little boy's eyes! I'll take what I can get! lol

You guys are going to love the WL- we stayed for 10 nights in early December last year. It was gorgeous!!! We loved just hanging out in the lobby and the boat to the MK was great.

Thank you also for all the enlightening information about the accessibility at WDW. Most people don't take two seconds to think about what all is involved or how difficult it can be.

Can't wait to see what this adventure holds for you two!!! consider me subscribed!!! ;):wizard::santa:

[Katie & Glen]

Just got caught up on your PTR. Can't wait for more!! :santa:

[mrsksomeday]

Hi Tracy and Bill- just joining in! wonderful PTR! I of course found you on the DEC trippers thread. We'll be there at the same time too- maybe we can all meet up!

you guys are just the cutest couple ever. I love it when two people really share the passion for Disney. My DH is just now really starting to understand it and really only because he has now seen it through our little boy's eyes! I'll take what I can get! lol

You guys are going to love the WL- we stayed for 10 nights in early December last year. It was gorgeous!!! We loved just hanging out in the lobby and the boat to the MK was great.

Thank you also for all the enlightening information about the accessibility at WDW. Most people don't take two seconds to think about what all is involved or how difficult it can be.

Can't wait to see what this adventure holds for you two!!! consider me subscribed!!! ;):wizard::santa:

Welcome and thanks for joining us!! We love meeting Disers. Thank you so much for your kind words. I can't wait to stay at WL, I have to read your Dec. 2009 TR.

I am so happy the post on accessibility showed people how Disney helps people with disabilities.

Just got caught up on your PTR. Can't wait for more!! :santa:

Thanks for reading!

[mrsksomeday]

According to my mad Disney Fuzzy Math skillz http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/1sm390teach.gif, I have 24 days until ADR day!! (I don’t’ count today or the day I make them).

Oh the ADR rush, I get a high off of it http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/1e76d761.gif, waking up early with my list ready http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/letter.gif.

I don’t have it in date order, I have it in “importance” order. I put the ones I absolutely want to make sure we get first and then go from there. It is more complicated this year with the split stay, us staying more than 10 nights, and having the deluxe dining plan the last 3 nights. Why do I do this to myself?? Oh the @#$* BLUE eyes that’s why http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/help.gif. I thought I would share the list with you.

I will be doing a mixture of online and calling in:

Lecellier – Bill loves the place

‘Ohana (TnT*)
Whispering Canyon Dinner (TnT*)
Whispering Canyon Breakfast(TnT*)

TnT* = Toni and Terry because they are dynamite people (I know boo hiss bad pun ). It is easier for me to explain the wheelchair situation.

Tusker House Breakfast
50’s Prime Time Café
T-Rex

ESPN Club – Bill wants this, I am pretty sure it is a walk up, I will let you know how that goes after we get back.

Hoop Dee Doo - I will call at 6am sharp our time for this one.

Now with the 180 + 10 rule, I am hoping I will be able to do the Hoop Dee Doo reservation on my first ADR day even though we are doing it on the first night of the Poly stay http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/others-279.gif (I will see if I can, I will be calling about this one because of the wheelchair, the category situation, and the fact we are using the dining plan). I will have 3 more days of reservations I probably will not be able to book that day :sad1:. That aggravates me. Those reservations include:

Chef Mickey’s Breakfast
Cinderella’s Royal Table Dinner
Kona Breakfast
Narcoossee’s Dinner
‘Ohana Breakfast

We figured we would take advantage of our location, the Poly (I just like typing it) for these reservations. We have so many breakfasts this time, Mrs. Toni is to blame for that, I told Bill all the breakfasts they were doing and he wanted to do them too. We have all been talking on yahoo and I think he loves TnT already (I know I do). They are fantastic people. I think he would follow them around all vacation if I would let him. I had to inform him that they aren’t going to WDW to be with us, they are going for her birthday http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/happy-birthday-054.gif and their anniversary http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/love-132.gif and to leave them alone, although Toni and I text if we aren’t yahooing so I am sure we will probably text some while in WDW. If not I will be in Toni withdrawals and will have to drink huge amounts of WDW alcohol to get through it http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/drinks_wine.gif.

I need some HELP!! We have never been there during the Candlelight Processional. We want to make sure to do the “package” so we get a seat. We decided to go with the Tutto Italia lunch for this. My problem is Disney trains us that we NEED to make the ADR’s at 180 days out, but they don’t give us the tools i.e. = the Narrators list to make an informed decision, on top of that they don’t start offer the “packages” until after our ADR window has been open for a while. This causes me frustration and stress http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/atwitsend.gif and I don’t like it. You would think they would have to book the speakers way in advance so why not give up the list to us?

I have 24 days to tweak, mull over, and possibly change our picks, do you think I will keep with this set of ADR’s or change it around? This many breakfasts seem odd to me, but we will see.

Next installment… you know how Bill handles the parks but what about ME!!!

[Tinkermom76]

Love the ADR list!!! I know what you mean about Candlelight Processional... that is frustrating me too

Funny about your thread title... my son was in a sping concert last night and played the solo in Don't Stop Believing
I am gonna post the video link on my PTR

[oregonmommyof2]

TnT.... I love it... :rotfl:

Texting will be happening... Well, BB messenger would probably be easier... We have the same park days for most of them so I am sure we will be running into each other!!!

And I have a feeling the booze will be flowing whether we are together or not... :rotfl2:

I am so glad we are getting close to ADR day... :woohoo:

It's so funny that I got you guys doing all these breakfasts... We love them... But we are huge breakfast people...

[mrsksomeday]

Love the ADR list!!! I know what you mean about Candlelight Processional... that is frustrating me too

Funny about your thread title... my son was in a sping concert last night and played the solo in Don't Stop Believing
I am gonna post the video link on my PTR

I am glad I am not the only one frustrated about the CP. I love having a theme to our installments. I will have to see if you post that link :thumbsup2.

TnT.... I love it... :rotfl:

Texting will be happening... Well, BB messenger would probably be easier... We have the same park days for most of them so I am sure we will be running into each other!!!

And I have a feeling the booze will be flowing whether we are together or not... :rotfl2:

I am so glad we are getting close to ADR day... :woohoo:

It's so funny that I got you guys doing all these breakfasts... We love them... But we are huge breakfast people...

Let's do BB messenger, if you haven't switched phones again, I went back down on the text plan since we have been yahooing like crazy. If you hear "TONI, TONI, then beep beep beep" that will be me and Bill trying to get your attention from across the park :rotfl2:.

Woo hoo on the booze :rolleyes1. ADR day seems so far away!

[oregonmommyof2]

Let's do BB messenger, if you haven't switched phones again, I went back down on the text plan since we have been yahooing like crazy. If you hear "TONI, TONI, then beep beep beep" that will be me and Bill trying to get your attention from across the park :rotfl2:.

Woo hoo on the booze :rolleyes1. ADR day seems so far away!

Even if I get a new phone, which I probably will, but if it isn't a blackberry then we can use yahoo on our phones... Just make sure the alert is loud enough for my hard of hearing self!!! :laughing:

You guys yelling at me will be a nice change from the people who normally hide from me so that is nice...

[KathyRN137]

Wow... That is a lot more breakfast ADRs than you're used to! Bill better not try that "just one more hour of sleep" routine with you, huh?! http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/KathyRN137/Smilies/sleep.gif Especially if you are planning any pre-park opening meals (Tusker House?).


Glad to see you are doing a lot of your TS meals at your resort(s); that will make transportation much easier and what fun that you will get to share some meals with TnT, the Dynamite Duo!

I really hope you can do the Hoop-dee-doo ressie on Day One! I love that show! :lmao: And try not to stress too much about the CP ressie... remember that only a small fraction of WDW guests are as obsessed with their ADRs as we DISers are!


Good Luck, Tracy! :shamrock::shamrock::shamrock:


Kathy

[Pyrate_Pryncess]

Hey Lady! Sorry I've been AWOL. Things went nutzo around here. Your ADR's look great. I hope you get them all! That'll be great for you guys.

So, I went from the thought of switching our dates to being 90% sure we are going to cancel the whole thing. This has been a crap-tastic week for sure!

[mousescrapper]

I need some HELP!! We have never been there during the Candlelight Processional. We want to make sure to do the “package” so we get a seat. We decided to go with the Tutto Italia lunch for this. My problem is Disney trains us that we NEED to make the ADR’s at 180 days out, but they don’t give us the tools i.e. = the Narrators list to make an informed decision, on top of that they don’t start offer the “packages” until after our ADR window has been open for a while. This causes me frustration and stress http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/atwitsend.gif and I don’t like it. You would think they would have to book the speakers way in advance so why not give up the list to us?

:scared:

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WHAT??????

ruh-ro...oh no, Tracy say this is not so.

The CLP dinner packages are not available to book till after your ADR window in over 20 days....:confused:

I make my ADR's in just about 2 weeks...and that is on my list. I noticed you can not book the package online but I figured this must be one of those you have to call on...

We have only one night to see the CLP our last night in Disney 11-27 I believe it's either the first or 2nd night of the CLP starting. So the speaker is irrevelent to us, but we want the package so we can have that preferred seating area and less of a wait (per Nathan if you recall his autism makes the lines very difficult)...

this is a big pile of XXX if this doesn't work. :headache:

Should I just book the Epcot restaurant and then try and figure out the package part later? we wanted Tutto Italia too.

reply or pm thanks.

man how did I not know this :confused3

TIA

Julie

[mrsksomeday]

Even if I get a new phone, which I probably will, but if it isn't a blackberry then we can use yahoo on our phones... Just make sure the alert is loud enough for my hard of hearing self!!! :laughing:

You guys yelling at me will be a nice change from the people who normally hide from me so that is nice...

Yay for yahoo on the phone, although I am deaf too so we might never hear the alerts :rotfl:.

Wow... That is a lot more breakfast ADRs than you're used to! Bill better not try that "just one more hour of sleep" routine with you, huh?! http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/KathyRN137/Smilies/sleep.gif Especially if you are planning any pre-park opening meals (Tusker House?).


Glad to see you are doing a lot of your TS meals at your resort(s); that will make transportation much easier and what fun that you will get to share some meals with TnT, the Dynamite Duo!

I really hope you can do the Hoop-dee-doo ressie on Day One! I love that show! :lmao: And try not to stress too much about the CP ressie... remember that only a small fraction of WDW guests are as obsessed with their ADRs as we DISers are!


Good Luck, Tracy! :shamrock::shamrock::shamrock:


Kathy

I already told Bill that he better be sure about all the breakfasts, because if we skip them then it will mess all the dining credits up and I will be in a panic :eek:.

I am happy about having the ressies close to the resort. We can't wait for HDDR and I know I am a little too stressed about the CP package. I just want to make sure we get a ressie.

Hey Lady! Sorry I've been AWOL. Things went nutzo around here. Your ADR's look great. I hope you get them all! That'll be great for you guys.

So, I went from the thought of switching our dates to being 90% sure we are going to cancel the whole thing. This has been a crap-tastic week for sure!

You can't drop a bombshell like that and not explain, what is going on?

WHAT??????

ruh-ro...oh no, Tracy say this is not so.

The CLP dinner packages are not available to book till after your ADR window in over 20 days....:confused:

I make my ADR's in just about 2 weeks...and that is on my list. I noticed you can not book the package online but I figured this must be one of those you have to call on...

We have only one night to see the CLP our last night in Disney 11-27 I believe it's either the first or 2nd night of the CLP starting. So the speaker is irrevelent to us, but we want the package so we can have that preferred seating area and less of a wait (per Nathan if you recall his autism makes the lines very difficult)...

this is a big pile of XXX if this doesn't work. :headache:

Should I just book the Epcot restaurant and then try and figure out the package part later? we wanted Tutto Italia too.

reply or pm thanks.

man how did I not know this :confused3

TIA

Julie

I am only going by what I have read, I could be completely wrong :confused3. I might call and see if they will give me any information. I did find this about the time frames for the ADR's for the CP dining package:

For the 5:00 pm show, ADRs will be from 1:45 - 2:45 pm (lunch)
For the 6:45 pm show, ADRs will be from 3:30 - 4:30 pm (dinner)
For the 8:15 pm show, ADRs will be from 5:00 - 6:00 pm (dinner)

[Pyrate_Pryncess]

You can't drop a bombshell like that and not explain, what is going on?


Well, things in life have just gone downhill fast. We have of course been working on the financial end of the trip. No matter what discounts we get it's still a ton of money for most people. We have been working it out though. Skrimping and saving where we can and making cut backs. No big deal. We can live without things!

We found out last week that my mom went to the hospital. She didn't tell anyone and still hasn't. She is keeping secrets from her children and everything that we now know, we have overheard and read her mail to find out.

She had her urine tested and the found "m" protein. This is commonly attributed to Multiple Myeloma. Basically it is cancer of the cells inside of the bone marrow. She is seeing an Oncologist on Wednesday. They have "rushed" her out of our military network and sent her to an "outside" doctor.

She has been acting weird around us. When asked about disney she said that she isnt sure if she even wants to go. She has no idea that we know anything. With all of this, we decided that until we find out whats going on we are not proceeding with the planning. This was supposed to be a "family" trip and we don't want to go without her.

I am sure that she will tell us what is going on when she officially knows. At that point I think we can bring back up the possibility of everything. It's been rough to say the least. I'm not sure how long it takes an Oncoligist to do their jobs and figure out whats going on so I have no idea when we will know. I have no idea if we would even be able to make either of the dates we were looking at.

We haven't canceled yet. We also haven't made this paydays payment though either. Its just a tough situation to be in. I wish we could talk to her about all of this but she doesn't want us to know!

[mrsksomeday]

:hug: Rebecca, I am so sorry about this. I know she hasn't told you guys yet, I assume she doesn't want you to worry. I know it is your Mom and you know her and I don't, but if I was you I would tell her I knew. It has to be horrible and scary to be keeping that locked up inside and not talk about it. I would ask her if she wants company for the appointment on Wednesday. She needs all the support she can get even if she thinks she doesn't.

The trip isn't important at all compared to this. Disney will always be there, I will be praying for your Mom, you, and your family.

[mousescrapper]

[FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=darkred]I am only going by what I have read, I could be completely wrong :confused3. I might call and see if they will give me any information. I did find this about the time frames for the ADR's for the CP dining package:

For the 5:00 pm show, ADRs will be from 1:45 - 2:45 pm (lunch)
For the 6:45 pm show, ADRs will be from 3:30 - 4:30 pm (dinner)
For the 8:15 pm show, ADRs will be from 5:00 - 6:00 pm (dinner)


Tracy...this helps...

I will call later in week and find out what they say. We'd prefer the 5 pm time and a lunch...but 1:45-2:45 seems to be a samll window and not to mention isn't this prime lunch time?

I may just book 2 extra TS ADR's on the 24th and thne if the CLP thing doen't work I have them and if it does I can cancel. 90 days before is end of Aug...that's seems like a long time to wait to book something during Thanksgiving weekend w/out a back-up plan.

I will call and let you know if or what I can find out.

thanks for your help.

thank goodness for these boards

[mrsksomeday]

Tracy...this helps...

I will call later in week and find out what they say. We'd prefer the 5 pm time and a lunch...but 1:45-2:45 seems to be a samll window and not to mention isn't this prime lunch time?

I may just book 2 extra TS ADR's on the 24th and thne if the CLP thing doen't work I have them and if it does I can cancel. 90 days before is end of Aug...that's seems like a long time to wait to book something during Thanksgiving weekend w/out a back-up plan.

I will call and let you know if or what I can find out.

thanks for your help.

thank goodness for these boards

I might call this week too, it seems no one gets the same answer from two CMs :rotfl:.

[exwdwcm]

Rebecca- i am so sorry to hear about your mom and the trip. I'll hope and pray things turn around and you guys can still go.

i am also frustrated with the CLP. We want to do it this year too. I know my MIL would really love it. I might just have to consider getting a sitter for that night though- not sure my son will sit through it all, and if he acts up, i won't get to enjoy it. I've had to walk out of hall of presidents and other things, i don't want to miss this. So might be a sitter night!

So what show is better to do - the early? I wonder which one is less crowded? We will be scheduling at least 3 sit down meals at Epcot, so we can definitely do the package. I just need to figure out which 3. lol

LOVE all your ADR choices so far!! Looks to be some fabulous eating and a lot of our favorites in there too. Plus, the company (TnT) sounds like they can't be beat! ;)

[mrsksomeday]

Rebecca- i am so sorry to hear about your mom and the trip. I'll hope and pray things turn around and you guys can still go.

i am also frustrated with the CLP. We want to do it this year too. I know my MIL would really love it. I might just have to consider getting a sitter for that night though- not sure my son will sit through it all, and if he acts up, i won't get to enjoy it. I've had to walk out of hall of presidents and other things, i don't want to miss this. So might be a sitter night!

So what show is better to do - the early? I wonder which one is less crowded? We will be scheduling at least 3 sit down meals at Epcot, so we can definitely do the package. I just need to figure out which 3. lol

LOVE all your ADR choices so far!! Looks to be some fabulous eating and a lot of our favorites in there too. Plus, the company (TnT) sounds like they can't be beat! ;)


I have been thinking about Rebecca and family :hug:.

It might be a good idea for the sitter, then you can just sit and relax. I have no idea which show is better or less crowded, I feel like I am going into this blind and I do NOT like it http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/eyetwitch.gif.

Bill loves picking out where to eat in Disney. The company is a great added bonus, I hope they don't get sick of us :eek:.

[mrsksomeday]

I recently received a PM asking questions about doing Disney overweight. I was not offended at all. In fact, I thought http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/smiley-girl-thinking.gif “if this person is worried about fitting in the rides, the walking, or anything else like that maybe others are too?” I was that way before I went and every time I thought about getting on a ride I had never been on. It made me a nervous wreck. Thoughts like this played out in my head:

Would I fit? If not, I was not only embarrassing myself but Bill wouldn’t be able to ride.

Would I make a fool out of myself getting in and out of the ride vehicle?

What if I wasn’t able to ride anything? It would ruin the trip for Bill.

This is hard for me to talk about actually http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/nailbiting.gif and I would appreciate no flames for putting myself into this situation I fully acknowledge I got myself into the overweight mess I am in now. I am a work in progress, it took a long time to get this way and it will take a long time to get out of it. I know there are many overweight people that go to Disney so I figured why not share my experiences on the issue? So here it goes:

At the turnstiles, I have read if you turn sideways it might help, my advice if you think you won’t fit or if they make you uncomfortable politely tell the CM that you would like to enter they use for strollers/wheelchairs gate.

The theater seats in the 3D movies, shows, Voyage of the Little Mermaid etc can be tight, especially Carousel of Progress. It is best to sit at the edge of the seat then scoot yourself back.

Anything with a seat belt like Star Tours, Test Track, and Soarin', before you sit down pull the seat belt all the way out. You might have a hard time finding the other end, get a friend/family member help you to get it connected. Their seat belts are really long though, I had a ton left over but felt good to have that wiggle room as I was snapping it in. I just had trouble when I thought I was taking too much time and tried to hurry then it made me flustered.

On some rides it might be best to have your own seat, such as Big Thunder Mountain, anything with a bench seat where one bar is used for two people. This way you are not squished in against someone and they feel safer because the safety bar is accommodating you not them. I have read that Kali River Rapids might be an issue because the seat belt is supposed to go across two people. Just let the CM know you wanted to be seated alone, they understand. I haven't ridden it but have read you can be a lot more comfortable on Splash Mountain in your own seat as well.

Some rides do have test seats, Test Track and Epedition Everest come to mind. Ask the CM if one is available if you are worried about fitting. A lot of the times they might even be able to tell you if they think it is a no go. Also ask to be placed with more leg room, at Test Track that is in the front I think it is the same for RnRC, just ask remember you won’t see these CM’s again and they are there to help the guests have a magical visit.

At some table service restaurants they might have chairs with arms, Ohana comes to mind, my fat hips have issues with those sometimes so I ask for a chair without arms. Either ask when you are checking in or ask the person that seats you, they will gladly help.

I am wide in the hips and have a huge belly, I take up more than one seat on the bus. So have family sit by you if at all possible. I usually sit in front of Bill’s wheelchair spot, I scoot towards him so that the seat next to me is not encroached on.

As for walking there is a ton of it. On a 10 day trip I had my pedometer with me, I logged over 48 miles. Make sure you wear very comfortable shoes. New Balance walking shoes are great for me. Take more than one pair and trade off if your feet are bothering you. I suggest getting out and walking every day before your trip, it really does help with your stamina.

Things to help keep my feet in good shape are bodyglide. I buy it specifically for my feet and apply it before I put my socks and shoes on. It stops the friction and the sweating so that helps out with blisters. It was a godsend to me. Also good are moisture wicking socks. I faithfully use Monistat chafing crème in areas I know are going to rub, there is nothing worse than feeling like your skin is on fire because you are chafed, some people use the bodyglide for that. I also brought Burt's Bees Peppermint foot cream this last trip. I used it after long days in the parks and it did help me.

Make sure to take pain medication with you. There is nothing worse than a headache, backache, etc when all you want to do is keep up with your family and have a good time. It makes you feel guilty, or it least it did me. Extra strength Tylenol was my friend.

You don't have to be an OCD planner like me, but do make some type of plans before you go. For example, at Magic Kingdom, pick a "land" and do things there don't do one thing then walk to the other side of the park and do another. If you have many people in your party, designate one a fast pass runner, take advantage of that system. There are "touring plans" out there to help with the waiting times as well, we have never used one so I can't vouch for them. I can walk all day without issues, it is the standing still in lines that tends to kill my feet. Crisscrossing all day not only wastes time it can wear you out. Do some rides, then do some sit down shows to rejuvenate yourself.

The most important thing I have found, stay hydrated, please. If you aren't you can pass out, you can get a horrible stress headache, you can get muscle cramping etc. If something happens and you get too hot and have to lie down use the first aid facilities. We use them for Bill's personal care but there are many places to rest at those locations.

We use the dining plan, when we do a counter service meal I usually get water as my drink and get another water as my dessert. I take the extra one with me so when I need it I have it. I have read that you can get free water at the counter service restaurants but I have never tried it.

Those are the things off the top of my head, if I come up with more I will post it. I think having Bill to focus on calms my fears of people judging me, although I can say I have never felt judged at WDW. I know Disney can be a scary place if you are worrying about how things will work, if you will fit, if the walking will be too much etc. I hope this helped someone.

Next installment… possible must do’s!

[Pyrate_Pryncess]

Rebecca- i am so sorry to hear about your mom and the trip. I'll hope and pray things turn around and you guys can still go.
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[QUOTE=mrsksomeday;36593821]I have been thinking about Rebecca and family :hug:.
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Hey guys, I am still here. I am in lurk mode for now though. My mom finally "filled" us in about some of the results. She didn't go into detail though. We all told her that we will be right here with her through everything. She doesn't want to hear us right now though. I understand that. She told me this morning that she is worried and that she wants space from us all until she has answers. I told her that we will do anything she wants but to remember that we are here for her.

I am keeping up with everyones reports but, Im laying low right now. You guys can't get rid of me that easily! Love ya!!!!!!!!

[KathyRN137]

Tracy, I'm cerainly not one of those "skinny Minnies" who never has to worry about whether things will fit. :laughing: I use the same technique of pulling the seat belt all the way out and always use the anti-chafe cream, not just at WDW, but whenever I go for a long walk... it's great!

Thanks for being so brave and sharing such personal information with other DISers... you are sweet as always to think of others the way you do! I'm sure your knowledge, experience, and advice is going to help a lot of people. :grouphug:


Kathy


p.s. ~ Rebecca, I'm sending prayers and pixie dust for your mom.


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[mousescrapper]

I might call this week too, it seems no one gets the same answer from two CMs :rotfl:.

sounds like a plan ;)

and thank you for your wonderful honesty and helpful heart concerning your last post. this does not affect me, but I still read it through. you are a wonderful person :goodvibes

[Hedy]

FWIW, I'm a heavy girl, and there was no way in you know what I could fit into the cars for the Sum of All Thrills (this mainly worries me because the new ride at You-know-where is made by the same people).

[AmberHeartsDisney]

Just wanted to say Hi i read your PTR :) i really need to start one my self im sure a slacker :/

[mrsksomeday]

Hey guys, I am still here. I am in lurk mode for now though. My mom finally "filled" us in about some of the results. She didn't go into detail though. We all told her that we will be right here with her through everything. She doesn't want to hear us right now though. I understand that. She told me this morning that she is worried and that she wants space from us all until she has answers. I told her that we will do anything she wants but to remember that we are here for her.

I am keeping up with everyones reports but, Im laying low right now. You guys can't get rid of me that easily! Love ya!!!!!!!!

Thank goodness your Mom said something to you. I am glad you are lurking, we don't want to get rid of you :hug:.

Tracy, I'm cerainly not one of those "skinny Minnies" who never has to worry about whether things will fit. :laughing: I use the same technique of pulling the seat belt all the way out and always use the anti-chafe cream, not just at WDW, but whenever I go for a long walk... it's great!

Thanks for being so brave and sharing such personal information with other DISers... you are sweet as always to think of others the way you do! I'm sure your knowledge, experience, and advice is going to help a lot of people. :grouphug:


Kathy
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I love the anti-chafe cream, it is fantastic!! I don't think I am brave at all, I just wanted to try to help and ease some people's minds.

sounds like a plan ;)

and thank you for your wonderful honesty and helpful heart concerning your last post. this does not affect me, but I still read it through. you are a wonderful person :goodvibes

Thank you for your kind words.

FWIW, I'm a heavy girl, and there was no way in you know what I could fit into the cars for the Sum of All Thrills (this mainly worries me because the new ride at You-know-where is made by the same people).

I had read that Sum of All Thrills was on the small side.

Just wanted to say Hi i read your PTR :) i really need to start one my self im sure a slacker :/

Wecome Amber!! Looks like we will be at the Poly at the same time :love:. Have you ever stayed there before? I hope you start a PTR, I would read it.

[Pyrate_Pryncess]

Tracy, I have to tell you something. I am your friend on FB and I have seen many pics of you.....YOU LOOK GREAT TO ME!

I am by no means a small person on the outside......I am on the inside though!:lmao: I am sure that it was a little tough to post that but I bet there are tons of people who appreciate it! You are a tough broad.......48 miles, holy crap! That makes me tired just reading it! I am glad that Disney is so accomodating (sp?). I too firmly believe in pills! When I travel I take a pharmacy with me. Just in case! If I am going somewhere my goal is at least 2 Epi-Pens per day....I am allergic to everything and get new allergies day by day! The last thing anyone wants to do is be in pain on a vacation! What I will say about the sore piggies (feet) is that its one of those "hurts so good" things for me. Hurts like a mo-frackie but the reasoning behind the pain is good!

We all have a few pounds to lose....we all know that. I believe that self-image is what matters....well, health too. If you feel good then you look good to me!

Thank you for your post.

[Tinkermom76]

Tracy,

What a wonderful person you are for posting that and you have helped more people than you will ever know by doing it!!!:flower3:

[DisneyCrafter]

Tracy,

Thank you for posting that. On my family trip in 2006 I told my family I "didn't feel like riding RnRC" but it really was b/c I was afraid I wasn't going to fit. We avoided it on our Disneymoon b/c I was afraid we weren't going to fit. I researched a bit (Actually, I googled...:laughing:) and decided I was going to try RnRC this past trip (Dec. 09) and WE FIT. I felt so great about myself and a little frustrated at the same time b/c I held myself back from enjoying it.

You sound like such a wonderful person. Again, Thank You. :)

[mrsksomeday]

Tracy, I have to tell you something. I am your friend on FB and I have seen many pics of you.....YOU LOOK GREAT TO ME!

I am by no means a small person on the outside......I am on the inside though!:lmao: I am sure that it was a little tough to post that but I bet there are tons of people who appreciate it! You are a tough broad.......48 miles, holy crap! That makes me tired just reading it! I am glad that Disney is so accomodating (sp?). I too firmly believe in pills! When I travel I take a pharmacy with me. Just in case! If I am going somewhere my goal is at least 2 Epi-Pens per day....I am allergic to everything and get new allergies day by day! The last thing anyone wants to do is be in pain on a vacation! What I will say about the sore piggies (feet) is that its one of those "hurts so good" things for me. Hurts like a mo-frackie but the reasoning behind the pain is good!

We all have a few pounds to lose....we all know that. I believe that self-image is what matters....well, health too. If you feel good then you look good to me!

Thank you for your post.

Thanks for the compliment, I am bigger in person than the pictures show :lmao:. I am so sorry to hear about your allergies. You cracked me up about the "sore piggies" :rotfl:. Bill has helped me tremendously with the self image.

Tracy,

What a wonderful person you are for posting that and you have helped more people than you will ever know by doing it!!!:flower3:

Thank you so much, I was worried about posting that but I felt it might help someone.

Tracy,

Thank you for posting that. On my family trip in 2006 I told my family I "didn't feel like riding RnRC" but it really was b/c I was afraid I wasn't going to fit. We avoided it on our Disneymoon b/c I was afraid we weren't going to fit. I researched a bit (Actually, I googled...:laughing:) and decided I was going to try RnRC this past trip (Dec. 09) and WE FIT. I felt so great about myself and a little frustrated at the same time b/c I held myself back from enjoying it.

You sound like such a wonderful person. Again, Thank You. :)

I am so happy you went on RnRC!! I know the frustration of holding yourself back, I am glad you didn't let the fear get to you. Thanks for reading.

[MaryAz]

I was behind on a few updates. Thanks for sharing the wheelchair info with us. Also, thanks for being so brave as to share your insights on rides etc. I have a friend who is considering a trip. When we spoke of it she kind of "asked around the fiting" issue. Now I can share some of the things you did with us :)

[kayrosek]

Tracy I too think it's wonderful that you posted all of that helpful information. You've read my report so you know that our last trip was John's idea and he was very excited about it. About 1 month or so before we were to leave he started acting funny whenever I mentioned it. Finally he admitted how worried he was about fitting into places and on rides. We had gone to a local amusement park over the summer as a trial with the kids and he had trouble fitting on one of the rides. The kid working there wasen't too understanding and he was very embarrassed. He had secretly determined to lose weight before WDW when he haden't manged to lose more than a few pounds he had started rethinking the whole plan, wondering how he could share in a magical trip with his kids if he coulden't fit on the rides. I did some research and found many of the tips you just shared (not all though, I would have loved to have found a complete post like yours.) Every story you share about accessability eigther for you or Bill can be of help to someone out there and I really admire you for posting about your experiences to help others.

[BelleBway]

This is hard for me to talk about actually http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/tons%20of%20smileys/nailbiting.gif and I would appreciate no flames for putting myself into this situation I fully acknowledge I got myself into the overweight mess I am in now. I am a work in progress, it took a long time to get this way and it will take a long time to get out of it. I know there are many overweight people that go to Disney so I figured why not share my experiences on the issue? So here it goes:

I hate that you had to even worry about being flamed. :grouphug: I'm a small person, but a lot of that is due to random luck in the genetics wheel of fortune as my mom is large and so I always assumed I would be, too. From what I've seen, you are a beautiful person inside and out.

[All7OfUs]

Hi Tracy!

Sorry I've missed a couple of updates due to the long holiday over here, but am so thankful that you took a risk and posted that- I know so many others will really be helped by the sensitive and thorough way you presented it.

Once again, KUDOS to a job well done!

Rebecca~

I so sorry for the pain and unknowns you are facing with your mom. What a hard road to travel. Sounds like you have a wonderfully close and supportive family, and I know that will make all the difference in the world! Praying for you, Darlin'!

[AmberHeartsDisney]

Wecome Amber!! Looks like we will be at the Poly at the same time :love:. Have you ever stayed there before? I hope you start a PTR, I would read it.

Yes and yes! haha, Last year i was lucky enough to win a trip, i could go any place i wanted in the US so i picked Disney haha. Since it was not our dime we stayed at the Poly and we are hooked now! We were lucky enough to get a 40% off code so we figured we stay at the Poly again. This will be our first time using dining plan tho.

Here is my trip report :D

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2463674

[exwdwcm]

[QUOTE=exwdwcm;36593688]Rebecca- i am so sorry to hear about your mom and the trip. I'll hope and pray things turn around and you guys can still go.
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Hey guys, I am still here. I am in lurk mode for now though. My mom finally "filled" us in about some of the results. She didn't go into detail though. We all told her that we will be right here with her through everything. She doesn't want to hear us right now though. I understand that. She told me this morning that she is worried and that she wants space from us all until she has answers. I told her that we will do anything she wants but to remember that we are here for her.

I am keeping up with everyones reports but, Im laying low right now. You guys can't get rid of me that easily! Love ya!!!!!!!!big HUGS.....i can understand her feelings, but i know it is hard on you to be in this limbo of the unknown about her. I'll keep you guys in my thoughts and prayers!:hug:

Thanks so much for posting the honest info about being overweight at disney. i bet a LOT of people are too scared or embarrassed to ask and you probably just helped a bunch of folks!!! so thanks. My mom and sister both struggle with their weight too and my mom was concerned about some rides as well, the seatbelts etc. I know she had some anxiety over it. Thank you so much for sharing!!! I do love the fact that anyone is welcome- no matter what size, shape, color or creed at disney. It is something most everyone can enjoy and appreciate!

[katiebelle21]

Thanks for sharing all of these great tips with us Tracy!

[mrsksomeday]

I was behind on a few updates. Thanks for sharing the wheelchair info with us. Also, thanks for being so brave as to share your insights on rides etc. I have a friend who is considering a trip. When we spoke of it she kind of "asked around the fiting" issue. Now I can share some of the things you did with us :)

I am happy to help, thank you so much for reading and replying.

Tracy I too think it's wonderful that you posted all of that helpful information. You've read my report so you know that our last trip was John's idea and he was very excited about it. About 1 month or so before we were to leave he started acting funny whenever I mentioned it. Finally he admitted how worried he was about fitting into places and on rides. We had gone to a local amusement park over the summer as a trial with the kids and he had trouble fitting on one of the rides. The kid working there wasen't too understanding and he was very embarrassed. He had secretly determined to lose weight before WDW when he haden't manged to lose more than a few pounds he had started rethinking the whole plan, wondering how he could share in a magical trip with his kids if he coulden't fit on the rides. I did some research and found many of the tips you just shared (not all though, I would have loved to have found a complete post like yours.) Every story you share about accessability eigther for you or Bill can be of help to someone out there and I really admire you for posting about your experiences to help others.

thank you so much for your kind words. I hope John tries all the rides he wants to do. Bill taught me to not let fear hold me back.

I hate that you had to even worry about being flamed. :grouphug: I'm a small person, but a lot of that is due to random luck in the genetics wheel of fortune as my mom is large and so I always assumed I would be, too. From what I've seen, you are a beautiful person inside and out.

Thank you so much for saying that.

Hi Tracy!

Sorry I've missed a couple of updates due to the long holiday over here, but am so thankful that you took a risk and posted that- I know so many others will really be helped by the sensitive and thorough way you presented it.

Once again, KUDOS to a job well done!



Thank you!

Yes and yes! haha, Last year i was lucky enough to win a trip, i could go any place i wanted in the US so i picked Disney haha. Since it was not our dime we stayed at the Poly and we are hooked now! We were lucky enough to get a 40% off code so we figured we stay at the Poly again. This will be our first time using dining plan tho.

Here is my trip report :D

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2463674

Congrats on winning that trip and picking the Poly. Don't you just love Disney codes?? I do! We like the dining plan for the convience factor, I know the meal is pre paid and I just have to budget for tips, just makes it easier for me. I hope you like it. I will be headed over to your PTR right after I post this.

Thanks so much for posting the honest info about being overweight at disney. i bet a LOT of people are too scared or embarrassed to ask and you probably just helped a bunch of folks!!! so thanks. My mom and sister both struggle with their weight too and my mom was concerned about some rides as well, the seatbelts etc. I know she had some anxiety over it. Thank you so much for sharing!!! I do love the fact that anyone is welcome- no matter what size, shape, color or creed at disney. It is something most everyone can enjoy and appreciate!

That is what I love about Disney, no matter what you feel welcomed.

Thanks for sharing all of these great tips with us Tracy!

You are welcome and thank you for posting!