Count Down With me for August!

[monymony3471]

Hi, YES we are heading back to Disney and staying at Pop Century.

Can't wait!

Let's share our obsession! You all can help me with the wait, and my planning, and maybe I can help you, (this is our 6th family vacation since 2003)

I have 4 kids, we booked two rooms, got in on free dining, and we are driving down, from Michigan.

Our dates are Aug 22-28.

Anyone else going to be there at the same time?

We like to decorate our room windows and stay on the 4th floor looking at hourglass lake.

I just read that they are finally going to do something with the other half across the lake. Make 1200 or so family suites and theme it the animation of disney. Should be cool! Set to be complete in 2012. If the suites were affordable, we would stay in one, but its cheaper to just get 2 standards.

Looking forward to meeting you.

[monymony3471]

92 days!

My deluxe passporter inserts arrived yesterday!

:banana::banana::banana:

[amtag]

We are driving from NJ! Leaving on August 21st and will spend 3 days in Ocala visiting Grandparents, then heading to All Star Movies on the 25th and will be ther until the 30th!!!! Taking my 5 year old, Ariel obsessed child, for the first time - SO excited I can't wait!!!!!!

[monymony3471]

Yea!!!! for you and your Ariel obsessed child! First trips are theee BEST!!

Some friends of mine just returned from their first trip, I loved sharing all of my tips with them. Helped us to decide to book one of our own!

We have the countdown chain going and my daughter who loves Anastasia got a letter from her a few days ago.

So, the magic is in the air!

Thanks for joining in on my fun:)

[jking6]

Planning on being there August 14-20th, staying at Pop Century!!!!!:yay:

[lina71]

Wow, we are staying Aug-21-28, almost the same dates, but at an offsite, we are actually leaving on Aug 20, by train.:cheer2::woohoo::cool1:

[monymony3471]

Planning on being there August 14-20th, staying at Pop Century!!!!!:yay:

We love Pop Century! Kids can't wait to do the hula hoops in the lobby!

Wow, we are staying Aug-21-28, almost the same dates, but at an offsite, we are actually leaving on Aug 20, by train.:cheer2::woohoo::cool1:

Cool! I will have the tye dye mickey heads on my clear see through back packs in the parks!

The train sounds like fun!

[Leucky]

we are there Aug 17 to the 25, have been obsessing since I added the free dinning.....
Im in!popcorn::

[monymony3471]

:welcome: Leucky! Hi, me too. We went quick service, but my daughter has to see Anastasia, so I did get to book one sit down at 1900 for dinner. It's her birthday week.

Our ressie is for 8/22. Really wanted her actual b-day on the 27, but there's nothing available that day. Oh, well. We still get to go, so I'm happy.

Yea, more people to plan and countdown with!

[ScrappyRN]

We are going Aug. 28- Sept. 4. Surprise trip for DS(his birthday gift). Staying at Wilderness Lodge.

[luvdisney00]

Us too :banana::banana: Aug. 21-27 at POR. We are driving down from NJ (1st time driving). Thinking of leaving on the 19th and stopping to visit family on the way, but CAN'T wait to check in on the 21st. We haven't told the kids yet, we will be doing that when school ends!

[IkeandMike]

We are staying at POP again:banana::banana::banana: Aug 31-Sept 9!! This will be our 4th trip to Disney with the kids(our third at POP)!! We like to stay at the Tramp building facing the lake!! What a beautiful view to wake up to! I can't wait.

[dawnshindoll]

Count me in!!!!!

We are flying out August 17 and will be there the 17-24!!!!!

Staying at All Star Sports - our first value stay - but so totally excited!!! Can't wait to board the magical express!!!!!

This is our first year getting free Quick Service Dining and we are kind of excited to say the least:cool1::cool1:

I love this board - I have learned so much over the last few years!!! Like....fast pass usage, quick service dining dates, refillable mugs, etc., etc.!!!

Before coming here I knew about none of that!!!

[Leucky]

Hey Dawn, we are leaving the same day! Many I hope June goes by as fast as May.
Mony Mony, Thanks for the Welcome.

I have been trying to get the Fantasmic dinner pkg for 2 weeks. I thought I booked online, but it turns out you can only book the package over the phone. The CM's actually told me to call three times a day.

Did any of you ever book this?

[amtag]

Us too :banana::banana: Aug. 21-27 at POR. We are driving down from NJ (1st time driving). Thinking of leaving on the 19th and stopping to visit family on the way, but CAN'T wait to check in on the 21st. We haven't told the kids yet, we will be doing that when school ends!

We are leaving from NJ (first time driving too!) on the 21st! We are driving to Ocala, FL first to visit grandparents, will arrive at All Star Movies on the 25th!

[letstalkboutdisney]

This will be our second family trip to Disney. I also have four kids. We are driving down from NJ. We will be stoping in GA for one night and then heading to Disney first thing in the morning. We are staying at the CBR from August 19-27! This will be our first time with free dinning :banana:
Have a magical trip everyone! :)

[Monorail Bob's dd]

We will be staying at CBR from August 22-27 for free dining. Can't wait!:woohoo:

[monymony3471]

We are going Aug. 28- Sept. 4. Surprise trip for DS(his birthday gift). Staying at Wilderness Lodge.

Oh surprise trips are fun! My mission TR's are all about those! Check out the links if you like in my siggie.


Us too :banana::banana: Aug. 21-27 at POR. We are driving down from NJ (1st time driving). Thinking of leaving on the 19th and stopping to visit family on the way, but CAN'T wait to check in on the 21st. We haven't told the kids yet, we will be doing that when school ends!

We have driven before when the 5 year old was 10 months. It's been awhile. Still trying to figure out all the details there. Hoping to leave very early saturday morning (3am ish) for a sunday check in. No major stops, just driving.

We are staying at POP again:banana::banana::banana: Aug 31-Sept 9!! This will be our 4th trip to Disney with the kids(our third at POP)!! We like to stay at the Tramp building facing the lake!! What a beautiful view to wake up to! I can't wait.

I like the lake view too. Imagine when they get that other side done and the view will be even better.

Hey Dawn, we are leaving the same day! Many I hope June goes by as fast as May.
Mony Mony, Thanks for the Welcome.

I have been trying to get the Fantasmic dinner pkg for 2 weeks. I thought I booked online, but it turns out you can only book the package over the phone. The CM's actually told me to call three times a day.

Did any of you ever book this? No experience there for me. There is a thread for people to post their cancelled dining ressies. I'm watching it to see if someone cancels 1900 Park Fare of Aug 27 family of 6, long shot, I know, but luck does happen for some. Here's the link: August cancellation dining thread (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2402598)

This will be our second family trip to Disney. I also have four kids. We are driving down from NJ. We will be stoping in GA for one night and then heading to Disney first thing in the morning. We are staying at the CBR from August 19-27! This will be our first time with free dinning :banana:
Have a magical trip everyone! :)

Thanks you too! What are your kids ages?

We will be staying at CBR from August 22-27 for free dining. Can't wait!:woohoo: Sounds like a fun resort, thanks for stopping in.

[letstalkboutdisney]

Thanks you too! What are your kids ages?

Jake is 16, Lacey is 14, Tessa is 10 and Luke will be 8 on Sunday!

How about you? How old are your kids?

[jdd]

We're doing a split stay this year - 8/28-8/31 at POR with free dining and then 8/31-9/4 at the Polynesian with the 40% off pin :cool1:

So excited as we've never done a monorail resort before!

We're driving as well, from Pittsburgh. We've driven twice before and I actually love it. We can pack so much more and it's just really convenient to have a car onsite. The trip is about 15 hours, so it's really not that bad - gives us a chance to play some "road trip" games with the kids :thumbsup2

[monymony3471]

Thanks you too! What are your kids ages?

Jake is 16, Lacey is 14, Tessa is 10 and Luke will be 8 on Sunday!

How about you? How old are your kids?

13 and the rest will turn 12, 3, and 6 respectively in august, .

Never stayed at CBR, looks like a blast for the kids though.

[monymony3471]

We're doing a split stay this year - 8/28-8/31 at POR with free dining and then 8/31-9/4 at the Polynesian with the 40% off pin :cool1:

So excited as we've never done a monorail resort before!

We're driving as well, from Pittsburgh. We've driven twice before and I actually love it. We can pack so much more and it's just really convenient to have a car onsite. The trip is about 15 hours, so it's really not that bad - gives us a chance to play some "road trip" games with the kids :thumbsup2

I've never stayed at the poly but love walking around there. We've done the Lilo and Stitch breakfast, Kona Cafe, and Spirit of Aloha there. Love the tonga toast for breakfast! The boys always ask if they can sit up front with the driver on the monorail.

[momatater]

We're in! We arrive on Aug 20, staying til the 30th. My oldest son, who is in the military and my parents arrive on the 26th and stay with us til the 30th as well. I'm so excited to have them coming along!!!!! :cool1:

First time staying at the Grand, got the 40% off code and decided to RPC TPV, and I am surprising my parents and oldest with an upgrade to Sugarloaf Club. :goodvibes

Look for my lime green mickey head, always have it on my fanny pack and one on my DH's backpack...and DON'T BE SHY, say hello! My kids always point out LGMH's if they see them....they think it's cool to meet people from the DIS!!! :thumbsup2

[jdd]

Look for my lime green mickey head, always have it on my fanny pack and one on my DH's backpack...and DON'T BE SHY, say hello! My kids always point out LGMH's if they see them....they think it's cool to meet people from the DIS!!! :thumbsup2

We'll definitely say hi if we see you!! I've actually never seen anyone else with a LGMH - we had ours last year, but no "encounters"! Have a great trip!!

[jdd]

I've never stayed at the poly but love walking around there. We've done the Lilo and Stitch breakfast, Kona Cafe, and Spirit of Aloha there. Love the tonga toast for breakfast! The boys always ask if they can sit up front with the driver on the monorail.

We did O'Hana there a few years ago, but other than that have never stepped foot on the property! All the pictures are gorgeous, though, and I'm sure we'll love it (I'll have to try the tonga toast ;))

[monymony3471]

We're in! We arrive on Aug 20, staying til the 30th. My oldest son, who is in the military and my parents arrive on the 26th and stay with us til the 30th as well. I'm so excited to have them coming along!!!!! :cool1:

First time staying at the Grand, got the 40% off code and decided to RPC TPV, and I am surprising my parents and oldest with an upgrade to Sugarloaf Club. :goodvibes

Look for my lime green mickey head, always have it on my fanny pack and one on my DH's backpack...and DON'T BE SHY, say hello! My kids always point out LGMH's if they see them....they think it's cool to meet people from the DIS!!! :thumbsup2

My Mickey head is tye dyed to match our love for Pop. I put them on our see through back packs we carry in the parks, plus I'm sure there will be one on our stroller. I need to find a cheap stroller for the 3 year old and I know my 6 year old will just get so cranky at the end of our day that she will need something to get her through the day. I can't wait until I don't need a stroller. At least we are done with diapers!!!!!!

I also was going through some stuff and found my cards I made for the last trip with my useer name and I also gave CM's cards when I felt they did something really nice to enhance our trip.

There's some wear and tear on the mickey heads and dates need to be updated, so now I found something else to do to occupy my time......:laughing:

[GrumpyBelle]

We arrive August 14th for 3 nights at Animal Kingdom Lodge. THen it is on to our DCL cruise for 5 nights :cool1:.

[monymony3471]

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GrumpyBelle :welcome: cruises look fantastic! but a budget breaker for a family of 6

[TinkerBellSam]

All of you seem to be going during Free Dining!

We will be there Aug 8 through Aug 13!

[monymony3471]

All of you seem to be going during Free Dining!

We will be there Aug 8 through Aug 13!

That's ok, hang with us until its time to go!

[qanita92]

Hi, YES we are heading back to Disney and staying at Pop Century.

Can't wait!

Let's share our obsession! You all can help me with the wait, and my planning, and maybe I can help you, (this is our 6th family vacation since 2003)

I have 4 kids, we booked two rooms, got in on free dining, and we are driving down, from Michigan.

Our dates are Aug 22-28.

Anyone else going to be there at the same time?

We like to decorate our room windows and stay on the 4th floor looking at hourglass lake.

I just read that they are finally going to do something with the other half across the lake. Make 1200 or so family suites and theme it the animation of disney. Should be cool! Set to be complete in 2012. If the suites were affordable, we would stay in one, but its cheaper to just get 2 standards.

Looking forward to meeting you.


Oh my gosh, we are also from Michigan (Go BLUE!) and planning on going to WDW in August and staying at POP! We will, however, arrive 5 days before you but also leaving on the 28th (Aug 17-28). That's so exciting.

Good luck on your drive to Florida!:)

[monymony3471]

Oh my gosh, we are also from Michigan (Go BLUE!) and planning on going to WDW in August and staying at POP! We will, however, arrive 5 days before you but also leaving on the 28th (Aug 17-28). That's so exciting.

Good luck on your drive to Florida!:)

I take it you are flying?

Look for our window while you are walking around the resort. I requested the 60's or 50's secton. 4th floor.

Sweet on being there for 12 days.:banana:

It's so rainy here today, I just keep on coming by to take a look.

[Kinziepoohsmom]

We are at the AKL from August 22nd to Aug 28th and are driving from New England for the first time so this could be a very interesting trip!!

[YCFAN]

We'll be at YC Aug 7-13 and then HRH Aug 13-15. We live in Lumberton, NC so when all of you guys from "up north" drive down, just wave as you're going by on I-95. I'll be the depressed person you see as you go by since my vacation will have just ended the week before.

[monymony3471]

We'll be at YC Aug 7-13 and then HRH Aug 13-15. We live in Lumberton, NC so when all of you guys from "up north" drive down, just wave as you're going by on I-95. I'll be the depressed person you see as you go by since my vacation will have just ended the week before.

I'm sure you'll hear me yelling at my kids as we pass:rotfl:

Hey what is everyone doing to keep the kids busy on the ride down? Just looking for some new ideas.

Oh and love the idea about putting a mickey head in the back car window.

[letstalkboutdisney]

I found over the years less is more with my kids. I've tried having all kinds of games and toys for them to play and it just adds to the junk in the car. They watch moives, read, listen to music, write or draw and of course eat! They some how manage to keep themselves busy. This trip we will be driving for about 13 hours before we stop in GA for the night. That's the longest we have driving so we will see how it goes! :)

[monymony3471]

My boys are 13 and 12 and they can keep themselves busy, its my 5 and 3 year old girls that I will need to get things for. We do have the DVD player and satellite TV, but I was hoping that they would get chances to turn that off and take in some of the scenery.

[YCFAN]

I'm sure you'll hear me yelling at my kids as we pass:rotfl:

Hey what is everyone doing to keep the kids busy on the ride down? Just looking for some new ideas.

Oh and love the idea about putting a mickey head in the back car window.

Movies, Nintendo DS......these things usually work for us. We're only 8 1/2 hours away and we've found that the entire POC movie series covers the entire trip.

[monymony3471]

Movies, Nintendo DS......these things usually work for us. We're only 8 1/2 hours away and we've found that the entire POC movie series covers the entire trip.

Now that's something I can listen to while driving and it SHOULD keep me awake.....:rotfl:

[monymony3471]

My DH and I are sitting here trying to figure out the best day to leave and how far we can get driving before we need to stop.

Plus he discovered that he can use his Delta Miles for free hotels stays along the way! This was a no brainer for me to take off the Friday before so we have an extra day to travel.

I am not a good passenger. I get car sick even when I drive, sometimes, so I have to be the driver all the time.

This is great!

I picked up at the library Along Interstate 75, what a neat book this couple put together! I highly recommed it if you are drivng I-75.

My DH works in transportaion and he has a program that sets up so many cool features for driving.

This gets me excited for the trip that seems so far away.

I'm thinking a big green mickey head will be painted on our back car window.:thumbsup2

[kifuller4]

I don't know what it is... but today I am DYING to get back to the world! :sad2: I haven't been since 2000 and today is horrible. I can't concentrate on work, I just keep wanting to be there!

Thanks for letting me rant!

[stnet]

Count us in too!! Arriving on August 11th and staying 3 nights and AKV - Kidani, then moving to Boardwalk Villas for 2 nights with my mom, dad, and sister, and then moving to our home BLT for 5 nights!! I soooo can't wait at least we have a busy summer so that will make the time fly by - right?!?!? I sure hope so. Anyways our dates are August 11th - August 21st!!!

[DisneyRunner2009]

The plan is POR the first night. Then moving over to All Stars for free dining. There will be ten of us. The party includes me, DH, DD middle schooler, DD college student, her boyfriend also in college. My sisiter, BIL, niece and nephew, both grade schooler. Also, my youngest sister is joining us from NYC. We will be able to twist her arm to use her ticket to join everyone else at MK, that is the question?

[kifuller4]

The plan is POR the first night. Then moving over to All Stars for free dining. There will be ten of us. The party includes me, DH, DD middle schooler, DD college student, her boyfriend also in college. My sisiter, BIL, niece and nephew, both grade schooler. Also, my youngest sister is joining us from NYC. We will be able to twist her arm to use her ticket to join everyone else at MK, that is the question?

I'll be at ASMu too! :thumbsup2 There are 5 of us, so we are in a suite!

[monymony3471]

Oh my gosh, we are also from Michigan (Go BLUE!) and planning on going to WDW in August and staying at POP! We will, however, arrive 5 days before you but also leaving on the 28th (Aug 17-28). That's so exciting.

Good luck on your drive to Florida!:)

Wondering if you put in any requests for a particular building?

I don't know what it is... but today I am DYING to get back to the world! :sad2: I haven't been since 2000 and today is horrible. I can't concentrate on work, I just keep wanting to be there!

Thanks for letting me rant!

Been there! Been there! Been there! There is an art I've been working on and it starts with me talking about our past vacations and putting in the planning DVD's and saying I wish we could go back, wish the money situation was better, and it plants the seed. Then the next thing I know, my DH is just playing on his laptop with different vacation packages. It takes on a life of its own after that and I get to put a countdown ticker in my siggy.:rolleyes1

[goopysolelady]

Exactly 2 months before we arrive at BWV! :tink:

[Mindy2227]

:banana:Heading to Coronado Springs Resort August 21-28...upgraded to Deluxe Dining...and celebrating our daughter's 13th Birthday on August 27th! :yay:

Can't wait to go back to Disney with 2 teenagers :rotfl2:and we've never been in the summer...we've been in January, February, April, October, November and December...I think we are all in for a shock to say the least...but it will be a new experience and we are definitely taking our time on this trip...afternoon breaks!

[monymony3471]

Hey Mindy, funny, we will be celebrating our daughter's 6th birthday on the 27th.

:welcome: to you and goopy!

[pepperw23]

CSR here we come!! Our first ever mother/daughter trip to Disney. Aug 18-23. Very excited. Will just be me and DD (19) we have been having a blast planning all of our TS meals. DH and DS(22) are just happy they don't have to go "again". :lmao: (they are having a father/son trip to see the Braves in Sept)

[monymony3471]

CSR here we come!! Our first ever mother/daughter trip to Disney. Aug 18-23. Very excited. Will just be me and DD (19) we have been having a blast planning all of our TS meals. DH and DS(22) are just happy they don't have to go "again". :lmao: (they are having a father/son trip to see the Braves in Sept)

Sounds like so much fun!

[adaygaby]

Be there from Aug 15th - 20th at AllStar Sports...! Almost there..!

[Hankshouse]

We'll be at AKL 8/17-8/26 and are so excited :yay: ! Anyone here podcast listeners? There's some planning going on in the Disunplugged forum -putting together a Dismeet with Teresa Echols and family who'll be at POP around this time! Sounds like fun :)

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2484351 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2484351")

[letstalkboutdisney]

I just realized 2 months from today we will be in Disney!
:yay::cheer2::dance3:

[monymony3471]

LTbB (letstalkboutdisney): Sweet! That means we are right behind you!

[letstalkboutdisney]

Cool, maybe we will run into each other!

[jking6]

CSR here we come!! Our first ever mother/daughter trip to Disney. Aug 18-23. Very excited. Will just be me and DD (19) we have been having a blast planning all of our TS meals. DH and DS(22) are just happy they don't have to go "again". :lmao: (they are having a father/son trip to see the Braves in Sept)

Me and my DD18 are doing the same thing. We will be there 8/14/10-8/20/10. We upgraded to the deluxe dining plan, we are having a lot of fun planning our table service meals as well...

We are celebrating her high school graduation as she is the Valedictorian of her class.:banana:

Any ideas on how to make this trip extra special???:confused3

[canadianmommyof2]

We will be there from Aug 15 - 26th...we're coming from Saskatchewan Canada and staying at CSR!

[monymony3471]

Me and my DD18 are doing the same thing. We will be there 8/14/10-8/20/10. We upgraded to the deluxe dining plan, we are having a lot of fun planning our table service meals as well...

We are celebrating her high school graduation as she is the Valedictorian of her class.:banana:

Any ideas on how to make this trip extra special???:confused3

Here's a story:

We went in 2008 in august for a 4 day mini trip. We had a 10 day booked in December. We went to 1900 park fare for dinner. My daughter, then 4, feel in love with Anastasia. She drew many pictures for her while she waited to go back to see her new BFF. In december we had ressies again for 1900 Park Fare for dinner. I told our waitress that my daughter made all of these pictures for Anastasia and how much she adored her. When they introduced the characters, Anastasia came out in her loudest voice, "Mother! Mother! Look who's here!!! It's my Best Friend in the whole world! Mother, Malorie is here!!" and they all came to our table and made the biggest fuss.

The waitress was so nice to tell me to have my recorder going, something really cool was about to happen.

So my point is, tell your waiters and waitresses a thing or two and you never know what might happen. Congratualtions to your daughter. That's a nice accomplishment.

We will be there from Aug 15 - 26th...we're coming from Saskatchewan Canada and staying at CSR!

I love that resort. We stayed there the first time we took the boys. Pool is awesome.

Cool, maybe we will run into each other!

Wouldn't that be a riot?!

[CC12005]

Looks like I'm with the cool kids at CBR Aug. 15-22 :thumbsup2 First family trip to Disneyworld! Can't wait.

[qanita92]

Wondering if you put in any requests for a particular building?


I am hoping for a room in the 50s building because I loved our room there during our last trip.

[monymony3471]

I am hoping for a room in the 50s building because I loved our room there during our last trip.

Is that the juke box building? We liked that building for the view of the lake and the fireworks. I want a corner so bad. I wonder if you can get a corner room that is connected to another?

[hogwartsdropout]

8/2 POR for me!! :love:

[Gipperland]

Just made my final payment tonight. Will be at the BLT Aug 8th - 15th. 45 days til we check in. I am so excited...

[monymony3471]

2 of my classes just ended today, so that gives me more time to plan our trip. I still have one left that ends Aug 3rd.

Spring classes went by so quick.

DH brought up our stops along the way on our drive down. He said why don't we wait until the drive home to do things since we won't be in a hurry to get anywhere. I thought that after a long drive climbing Look Out Mt. would be nice since we were sitting for so long. Any thoughts?

[leebee]

DD16 and I will be at POP August 17-26! We are so excited! It's the first time we've had the DDP; now we will get to try all those restaurants we have been admiring for so long! I requested "fireworks view" for our room, but not sure which building(s) that might be. We are flying down from Bangor, ME. I'm going to try and think of a unique window display so everyone will know it's us!

I just realized that my final payment is due in one week, which means that in 53 days WE WILL BE IN DISNEY WORLD :cool1::banana::woohoo:

leebee and SuperSequin
:hippie: and :dance3:

[letstalkboutdisney]

2 of my classes just ended today, so that gives me more time to plan our trip. I still have one left that ends Aug 3rd.

Spring classes went by so quick.

DH brought up our stops along the way on our drive down. He said why don't we wait until the drive home to do things since we won't be in a hurry to get anywhere. I thought that after a long drive climbing Look Out Mt. would be nice since we were sitting for so long. Any thoughts?


What are you going to school for? I know how great it feels to be at the end of a semester! I just graduated nursing school this May. :yay:

Stoping somewhere on the way home might be better. It would give you something to look forward to after you leave Disney. :sad1:
Where is Look Out Mt?

[HarryLeg]

August 21st - 28th at AKL. We've been gone too long and can't wait to go back!

[monymony3471]

What are you going to school for? I know how great it feels to be at the end of a semester! I just graduated nursing school this May. :yay:

Stoping somewhere on the way home might be better. It would give you something to look forward to after you leave Disney. :sad1:
Where is Look Out Mt?

Special Education Cognitive Impairment.

Good point, thanks! Chattanooga TN! I got Along Interstat 75 from the library and I just may go and purchase one for myself. It's a guide of everything you can do from Detroit to the Florida border along I-75. Dave Hunter is the Author and they are on their 15th edition! It is very useful in so many ways.


August 21st - 28th at AKL. We've been gone too long and can't wait to go back!

Some friends are going there in July. Sounds like a great place.

[MyMagicKingdom]

We made our final payment last week and I've already started buying toys and snacks even though we're not going until August 26th! I keep hoping that if I prepare more and more it'll suddenly be the day before vacation!!

[sunshineNJ]

I will also be arriving on 8/22. We are flying in from NJ. We are staying 9 nights @ CBR. This is the first time I have ever had FREE DINING. I am beyond happy about that!!!!!!!!! I got all of the ADRS I wanted. I did book them the morning of my 180 mark though. I even got 2 LeCelliers!!! I can't wait!!!:banana:

[Wiggy]

First time staying on site and both DH & DS celebrating their birthdays! party:

Also, my DS's first trip by air! pluto:

[monymony3471]

I will also be arriving on 8/22. We are flying in from NJ. We are staying 9 nights @ CBR. This is the first time I have ever had FREE DINING. I am beyond happy about that!!!!!!!!! I got all of the ADRS I wanted. I did book them the morning of my 180 mark though. I even got 2 LeCelliers!!! I can't wait!!!:banana:

Free dining rocks! LeCellier is awesome, I remember having something like beef tips and cheese soup and it was so good.

First time staying on site and both DH & DS celebrating their birthdays! party:

Also, my DS's first trip by air! pluto:

Its so fun watching your child wake up on their birthday in Disney.

[Mom2tmha]

58 days!!! We are coming in from NJ too. We are staying at Pop! There are 6 of us, me, my hubby, my son, his girlfriend and 2 daughters. LOVE free dining!!!!!:cool1::yay::woohoo:

[monymony3471]

58 days!!! We are coming in from NJ too. We are staying at Pop! There are 6 of us, me, my hubby, my son, his girlfriend and 2 daughters. LOVE free dining!!!!!:cool1::yay::woohoo:

More of us taking over POP! Woo!

[sherabby]

Awww...man. We're leaving on your arrival date!

[eeyorepixie]

Free dining rocks!



Its so fun watching your child wake up on their birthday in Disney.

Free Dining does Rock!:cool1:

We always celebrate my 3 DD's birthdays in Disney because their birthday are always close to our trip dates, but this trip it is my oldest DD's Birthday and I am so exited! I am decorating the room, trying to order a special cake and she collects Disney Precious Moments and I bought one in February an Ariel with a birthday cake...I know she will weep when she see's it, she is just like her mom:rolleyes1

I almost burst out with the giggles the other day, because she finally told me what she wants for her birthday...a Mickey Watch like mine:love: What she does not know is she will be in Epcot (her favorite park) picking out her own watch!

I just can not wait!:yay::yay::yay: anyone have any other ways I can surprise her on her very special birthday?

I am officially in the 40's today, the summer is flying:dance3::dance3::dance3:

[monymony3471]

eeyorepixie: I have brought down my own balloons and asked the front desk if they would blow them up for me, they did and added some of their own. My son woke up to a huge bouquet of balloons in the room and on that day when we returned from the parks, there was a signed photo of mickey mouse wishing him a happy birthday.

[Checkers]

37 days for us!:cool1:

[Goofy_4_WDW]

Aug 20-28 GF for us! :banana:

I dont want summer to go by fast, but I cant wait for my trip!

[DisneyMomx7]

I'm new to the August thread. Our trip was originally scheduled for July 18-August 1 but dd broke her leg at "Fun Day" at school on May 28th so we had to reschedule!

So now we're at Disney July 30-August 15. We're staying BC CL. Anyone else at BC those dates?

29 days for us!!!!1

[monymony3471]

Checkers, Goofy, momX7

:welcome:

Has anyone determined what parks on what days yet?

[Checkers]

Thank you, Monica! This is an impromptu trip for my DH & I who will be celebrating a "significant" anniversary on 8/7 (at California Grille) so it all depends on the weather and the crowds. I will be meeting up with my twin sister on Fri., 8/6 (overlapping trip) and we will be spending the day together and haven't decided on what park, maybe just early a.m. at DHS and then relaxing by the pool. My DH & I will be back again in late Oct. for F&WF and hoping the weather will be somewhat cooler so visiting the parks will be much more enjoyable.

[ibcnu]

Just finalized the Dolphin, we are doing a split stay. We wanted to stay in the Epcot area, can ya tell? It's August and in Florida, we are minimizing any park trips and focusing on POOL and rest and relaxation. We will be going to Epcot 1 day and I'm sure we will be coming back to the resort to jump in the pool about mid-day.

8/6-8/8 - Walt Disney World Dolphin
8/8-8/10 - Disney's Beach Club Resort

On Sunday morning, I plan on taking a cup of coffee and a stroll over to the Beach Club and check-in (let the rest of the family sleep in). By the time they get their act together and we move our stuff, we'll be ready at 10am for Stormalong Bay. :dance3:

[Inurdrems9]

We will be st WLCL 8/6-8/10 and BC CL 8/10-8/15 !!!!

[eeyorepixie]

O.K. people we can officially say we are going to Disney...Next month!!!!!!

:yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay: :yay::yay::yay::yay:
:dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3:

[letstalkboutdisney]

:dance3::dance3:
:cheer2::cheer2:
:yay::yay:
:banana::banana:

We are all going to Disney next month!!!!!

[monymony3471]

OMG we almost had to cancel our trip, but its all straightened out now. Check is being put in the mail today! PheW!!!!

We will be in WDW next month too!!!


:cool1::dance3::yay::woohoo::banana::worship: :cheer2: :cool1::rotfl2::banana::woohoo::dance3::yay: :cheer2:

[jjohnson]

MAGICAL EXPRESS VOUCHERS ARE HERE!!!!
:dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3:

BTW I've accomplished nothing this week...too excited. Anyone else?

[jjohnson]

Checkers, Goofy, momX7

:welcome:

Has anyone determined what parks on what days yet?

I know what park days were advised to do;)but no I'm being cheap this year so no PH. Were going to try & do 3 EMH nights:scared1:The plans in the past always avoided the EMH parks so I'm a bit nervous.

[mandymelons]

We are soooooo excited to be going back to our favorite place in the world but when I just checked the refurbs for August I was saddened to hear that Toy Story Mania will be closed from Aug 14-28.:headache: IM SOOOO MAD!!! thats the whole time Im there. We leave on the 29th. We have waited 3 years to do this ride and its closed and so is small world what a bummer:mad: the only thing I can do now is possibly catch a late flight home on that last day and run over first thing in the morning to do the ride!!!! Join in my heartache people of August!!!!!

[ddluvsdisney]

I hear ya! We were also extremely disappointed that Toy Story Mania was gonna be closed that week. It is a fun ride one of my new favorites. If you can squeeze it in before you leave it'll be worth it. We'll be there 8/20-27.

[letstalkboutdisney]

OMG we almost had to cancel our trip, but its all straightened out now. Check is being put in the mail today! PheW!!!!

We will be in WDW next month too!!!


:cool1::dance3::yay::woohoo::banana::worship::chee r2::cool1::rotfl2::banana::woohoo::dance3::yay::ch eer2:

Yicks! Glad to hear things got straightened out and you are going to Disney!

[monymony3471]

We are soooooo excited to be going back to our favorite place in the world but when I just checked the refurbs for August I was saddened to hear that Toy Story Mania will be closed from Aug 14-28.:headache: IM SOOOO MAD!!! thats the whole time Im there. We leave on the 29th. We have waited 3 years to do this ride and its closed and so is small world what a bummer:mad: the only thing I can do now is possibly catch a late flight home on that last day and run over first thing in the morning to do the ride!!!! Join in my heartache people of August!!!!!

Yes, we heard about that too. Totally bummed, I'm thinking they might be adding some stuff from the new movie that is out. I am bummed about IASW but my kids aren't, the older ones that is.

I was just reading to avoid parks with late night EMH and visit them the next day. I've been to WDW in 2008 with intense heat and crowds and seriously thinking of giving this a try this time.

[qanita92]

Heyyyyyy we payed in full yesterday at 7:15 pm :banana::banana::banana:

What's REALLY strange and cool is that we got our ME packet in the mail this morning and it also already went through our travel agent :eek::woohoo:

That was uber fast!!!

[hogwartsdropout]

Hope July goes fast!!

[Gamecock Mickey]

:cheer2::cheer2:

We are celebrating with a trip to Disney August 2-7.

Our beloved University of South Carolina Gamecocks won their first ever NCAA Baseball Championship on Tuesday over UCLA.....we are so excited.

What better way to top of the celebration with a trip to see the MOUSE and all of our fellow Disney Lovers.

GO GAMECOCKS!

[goopysolelady]

:cheer2::cheer2:

We are celebrating with a trip to Disney August 2-7.

Our beloved University of South Carolina Gamecocks won their first ever NCAA Baseball Championship on Tuesday over UCLA.....we are so excited.

What better way to top of the celebration with a trip to see the MOUSE and all of our fellow Disney Lovers.

GO GAMECOCKS!

Watched ... and cheered for you! :cheer2: "Hi-fived" DH when that final out was made - wanted to see UCLA go home in 2nd place since they knocked TCU out!!! What an experience ... Godson made the trip to Omaha twice with the Rice Owls in '07 & '08. A "never, ever to be forgotten expericience" ... almost as good as seeing Mickey! :lmao: We'll just miss you by a week-would love to say "congratulations" in person! Enjoy your celebration. :yay: :tink:

[tinkerdee]

Sooooo excited to go, 31 more days!!!!! We paid in full last month and have not recieved anything from disney other than the invoice email. Should I get something in the mail? Anything? :woohoo:

[shaz105]

Hi

Me and My Family are going to WDW from 12th August to 20th August this year.

We paid our final payment two weeks ago so now we are counting down the days.

[Alice-in-wonder]

Yay!! :banana:

[monymony3471]

Heyyyyyy we payed in full yesterday at 7:15 pm :banana::banana::banana:

What's REALLY strange and cool is that we got our ME packet in the mail this morning and it also already went through our travel agent :eek::woohoo:

That was uber fast!!!

Maybe because you are going through a travel agent it worked out that way, love when the "official" documents arrive.

Hope July goes fast!!

Not too fast, still love my summers.

Sooooo excited to go, 31 more days!!!!! We paid in full last month and have not recieved anything from disney other than the invoice email. Should I get something in the mail? Anything? :woohoo:

Did the invoice say it was paid in full? or was it the envoice reminding you to pay your bill in full. Check with disney one way or another to make sure its coming.

Hi

Me and My Family are going to WDW from 12th August to 20th August this year.

We paid our final payment two weeks ago so now we are counting down the days.

:banana:Woo :banana: Hoo! :banana:

Yay!! :banana:

Right back at cha!:banana:

New numbers today!:yay::cheer2:

[IMGONNABE40!]

Hope you don't mind me joining in! I just found this thread--I have 41 days until my trip!!!:cool1:

So far it is a surprise trip my my nephew, age 11. This will be the 3d summer for the 2 of us doing a Disney trip. I booked a bounceback trip with free dining when I was there in October. We are staying POFQ 8/15-8/24. My sister and BIL will join us on 8/20. Several other family members will be arriving 8/19 for a 50th anniversary trip.

I get to stay solo 3 nights after my nephew heads off with my sister, and will do the Premium Plan one of those nights. I end my trip with 2 nights/3 days at Universal.

I too am disappointed about TSM. I figure that is a good reason to book a bounceback for August 2011!!:thumbsup2

[sherabby]

Hope you don't mind me joining in! I just found this thread--I have 41 days until my trip!!!:cool1:

So far it is a surprise trip my my nephew, age 11. This will be the 3d summer for the 2 of us doing a Disney trip. I booked a bounceback trip with free dining when I was there in October. We are staying POFQ 8/15-8/24. My sister and BIL will join us on 8/20. Several other family members will be arriving 8/19 for a 50th anniversary trip.

I get to stay solo 3 nights after my nephew heads off with my sister, and will do the Premium Plan one of those nights. I end my trip with 2 nights/3 days at Universal.

I too am disappointed about TSM. I figure that is a good reason to book a bounceback for August 2011!!:thumbsup2

We arrive on the 15th too but staying at CSR then moving to the Contemporary with a MK view room for our last two nights!

[camsmomE]

:cheer2::cheer2:

We are celebrating with a trip to Disney August 2-7.

Our beloved University of South Carolina Gamecocks won their first ever NCAA Baseball Championship on Tuesday over UCLA.....we are so excited.

What better way to top of the celebration with a trip to see the MOUSE and all of our fellow Disney Lovers.

GO GAMECOCKS!

Those are the dates of our trip EXACTLY! (We're at WL) :cool1:

[IMGONNABE40!]

We arrive on the 15th too but staying at CSR then moving to the Contemporary with a MK view room for our last two nights!

I have also been considering the Contemp with the MK view for a few nights. But, looks like it won't be this trip.

[vincev33]

We are headed down (by air thank God!) August 25-Sept 4. Fourth time for my DS8, Third for DS6, Second for DS3... First time staying at Fort Wilderness Cabins.

[2BOYMOM]

Can't wait to be at CBR in August!! Our first time at CBR.

[jdd]

We are headed down (by air thank God!) August 25-Sept 4. Fourth time for my DS8, Third for DS6, Second for DS3... First time staying at Fort Wilderness Cabins.

We're there at that time too - little shorter - 8/28-9/4. You will LOVE the cabins - especially with three boys! We stayed there last year, and it was awesome. We're still wondering if we should swtich back to the cabins - but I'm always wanting to try something different. Make sure you go to the campfire one night. Have a great time!!

[letstalkboutdisney]

Can't wait to be at CBR in August!! Our first time at CBR.

It will be our first time at CBR too. What are your dates? We are going to be there from Aug 19 -27. We requested Jamacia! :yay:

[sherabby]

Can't wait to be at CBR in August!! Our first time at CBR.

You're going to love CBR. I'm almost wishing we could switch back to CBR but we're at CSR and last two nights at the Contemporary MK view room! SO excited! We've done CBR three times now and have never had any issues. Love it there! We are at 42 days too!

[vincev33]

Thanks JDD. We are looking forward to it. Waiting for the campfire more schedule to finish our planning.

[Gipperland]

vincev33, my family of 6 loves the cabins at Fort Wilderness. If you are checking bags try and pack a few long wooden dowls (home depot 10 cents), marshmellows, box of graham crackers (put the chocolate in your carry on), and bug spray. You willl need them to make smores at the campfire and movies. With 3 boys it will be way cheaper to bring your own. Don't forget about the petting zoo and a walk through the stables by the petting zoo. Have fun! We always have.

[canadianmommyof2]

Almost DISNEY TIME!! We are going to be there Aug 14 - Aug 26...staying at CSR :cool1: This is our first trip with Free Dining, can't wait!! We are surprising our kids (6 & 4)...we don't plan on telling them where we are going until we land in Florida, but at that time they will know where they are just by the airport. :rotfl2:

[disneysmyhappyplace]

I can't believe our trip is almost here... got an email from Disney yesterday saying it was almost time for our trip. We are flying down on August 19 and staying until September 4th. We have a split stay planned between BC and POR. We took advantage of both FD and the 40% off codes. Hope everyone has a wonderful trip. I can't wait for ours:love:

[eeyorepixie]

Today is my 40 days, tommorow I will be in the 30's whooooooooo hoooooooo:cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1:

I can not have a ticker, because this is a surprise trip and I have suspicious little devils who are always looking over my shoulder to see if they can learn something or to see if I am tricking them yet again. On another site I set up a dummy ticker:lmao: just to throw them off...it is for Aug 2011 I think it says only 405 days away:lmao::lmao::lmao:

HAH! We are going to disney, We are going to disney...:dance3::dance3::dance3:

[sherabby]

Today is my 40 days, tommorow I will be in the 30's whooooooooo hoooooooo:cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1:

I can not have a ticker, because this is a surprise trip and I have suspicious little devils who are always looking over my shoulder to see if they can learn something or to see if I am tricking them yet again. On another site I set up a dummy ticker:lmao: just to throw them off...it is for Aug 2011 I think it says only 405 days away:lmao::lmao::lmao:

HAH! We are going to disney, We are going to disney...:dance3::dance3::dance3:

We're at 40 days too!

[kifuller4]

Today is 39 days for me!!! I can't wait to go home and get the mail. I'm hoping my package is there! I just want to go to Disney. I already have a suitcase full of the little stuff that I'm afarid I'll forget. My girls are starting to get a VERY little excited... their first trip... they have NO idea what they are in for. They just can't wait to get on an airplane! Oh August, please come soon!

[monymony3471]

I suppose I should start getting stuff together myself. Its hard when the kids are wearing the clothes you need to pack.

I think I need a lil' shopping spree to tide me over.;)

[sherabby]

Today is 39 days for me!!! I can't wait to go home and get the mail. I'm hoping my package is there! I just want to go to Disney. I already have a suitcase full of the little stuff that I'm afarid I'll forget. My girls are starting to get a VERY little excited... their first trip... they have NO idea what they are in for. They just can't wait to get on an airplane! Oh August, please come soon!

We're right with you.....we land around 11:00am and head for CSR!

[letstalkboutdisney]

I suppose I should start getting stuff together myself. Its hard when the kids are wearing the clothes you need to pack.

I think I need a lil' shopping spree to tide me over.;)

Shopping spree would be nice. I think we need some new clothes to wear in Disney.
Hard to believe it's time to start packing. I better get started!

[WDWRocksMySocks]

46 days from today we'll be at VWL...CANNOT WAIT!!!!!!!!! :woohoo::yay::woohoo:

[snowhyte]

27 days until VWL!!!

[eeyorepixie]

I suppose I should start getting stuff together myself. Its hard when the kids are wearing the clothes you need to pack.

I think I need a lil' shopping spree to tide me over.;)

I totally agree, due to our SUPERIOR planning skills, we picked the month of August which just so happens to conincide with the best clearance sales of the year July/August:cool1:

I buy all my kids clothing for the next summer now, but we wear them at Disney for the first time:rotfl: Yes, they may complain that the clothes are a tad too big for the, but that is what adjustable waists are for...geesh I wish they did adjustable waists for us adults too:rolleyes1

A spending spree does help take the edge off does it not? They do not call it "retail therapy" for nothing. Nothing better to me than perusing Marshalls;), except maybe Disney planning:goodvibes

WE ARE GETTING SO CLOSE PEOPOLE!!!!:yay::dance3::yay::dance3::yay:

I love/hate that the summer flys by, but wheather I was going to Disney or not the summer would fly by, and it is just such a wonderful ending to our summer and the begining of the school craziness:teacher::eek::eek::eek:

[letstalkboutdisney]

I totally agree, due to our SUPERIOR planning skills, we picked the month of August which just so happens to conincide with the best clearance sales of the year July/August:cool1:

I buy all my kids clothing for the next summer now, but we wear them at Disney for the first time:rotfl: Yes, they may complain that the clothes are a tad too big for the, but that is what adjustable waists are for...geesh I wish they did adjustable waists for us adults too:rolleyes1

A spending spree does help take the edge off does it not? They do not call it "retail therapy" for nothing. Nothing better to me than perusing Marshalls;), except maybe Disney planning:goodvibes

WE ARE GETTING SO CLOSE PEOPOLE!!!!:yay::dance3::yay::dance3::yay:

I love/hate that the summer flys by, but wheather I was going to Disney or not the summer would fly by, and it is just such a wonderful ending to our summer and the begining of the school craziness:teacher::eek::eek::eek:

I completely agree with eveything you said, especially the last sentence about summer flying by no matter what we do, so why not end it on a great note with a trip to Disney. :yay:

[monymony3471]

My lil' shopping spree wound up a big one, for me!:laughing:

Heck, I don't purchase anything for myself, always for my kids. So once in a blue moon I splurge! Mama needed some new vacation clothes, badly!

I'll be watching the sales for my kids though.:rolleyes1

43 days is not far away! Its almost to new numbers, 30's which is close to the 20's, and then the teens, and bam its single digits!!!!:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

I want to decorate my windows, so I need to start making some mickey heads, I wonder if home depot still has the color samples? I like larger ones anyways.

OH! I did find some foam sheets, I can use those!!! And glitterize them. Now I have a cool craft to do later with the girls. I love this thread, it makes me brainstorm, and go shopping.

Disney, 43 days baby!:dance3::yay::banana::rotfl::cheer2::cool1:

[camsmomE]

22 full days left! monymony's speech about the 30's... 20's... teens... made little butterflies go off in my tummy! :rotfl2: At this point, all shopping has been done (except perishables), all itineraries and luggages tags, and t-shirts have been made, and Cameran's daily outfits have been packed in separate zip-locs and marked with date and description. :lmao: I think I'm ready!!!

[5inwonderland]

Three weeks for us, I think 22 days? We're so close!
:cool1:

[arilvdc]

I'm so excited!

[jgraney106]

I just found this thread! Yahoo!
Our family has 41 days to go. :jumping1:
We are staying at Pop Century August 21st through August 28th for the free dining and some fun in the sun :cool2: :beach:.
I have requested blg # 9 on the first floor.( Hope we get it.)
The suitcases are starting to get packed and the count down has begun. WE are all excited to go to Disney again.
We are flying out of Rochester, New York on Airtran.
I now hope the "Bounceback Fairy" :worship: pixiedust: will grace us with a offer in our room , so I can begin to save and plan for 2011 as soon as we return home.
I have thought about decorating our window , :artist: but have never tried before. (you can't use tape , right?)
My 10 year old nephew and his family will be going August 17-26 and staying at All Star Sports. So we will be hopefully seeing them there too.
While we are at Pop I will have to look for those tie dye Mickey heads that the OP is using, since her family will be at Pop around the same time!
In the meantime, we will listen to alot of Disney Park Music on Live365 on MouseWorld Radio, go over my check lists to see that we have everything packed, and read lots of postings :surfweb: by fellow Disney/August/Free Dining resort travelers on this board.
May all our Disney vacations be simply Magical!
Myself 53 :tigger: daughter 20:tinker: husband 56:goofy:

[camsmomE]

Three weeks for us, I think 22 days? We're so close!
:cool1:

You're getting there one day before us... where are you staying? :goodvibes

[Scott MC]

One month and 3 days until AKL CL and one month, 5 days until BLT!

[monymony3471]

22 full days left! monymony's speech about the 30's... 20's... teens... made little butterflies go off in my tummy! :rotfl2: At this point, all shopping has been done (except perishables), all itineraries and luggages tags, and t-shirts have been made, and Cameran's daily outfits have been packed in separate zip-locs and marked with date and description. :lmao: I think I'm ready!!!

Loved using the ziplock method, I have 4 kids and it saves so much time, just throw one each a bag in the morning and they are good to go!

Three weeks for us, I think 22 days? We're so close!
:cool1:

:cool1::cool1::cool1: (one for each week)

I just found this thread! Yahoo!
Our family has 41 days to go. :jumping1:
We are staying at Pop Century August 21st through August 28th for the free dining and some fun in the sun :cool2: :beach:.
I have requested blg # 9 on the first floor.( Hope we get it.)
The suitcases are starting to get packed and the count down has begun. WE are all excited to go to Disney again.
We are flying out of Rochester, New York on Airtran.
I now hope the "Bounceback Fairy" :worship: pixiedust: will grace us with a offer in our room , so I can begin to save and plan for 2011 as soon as we return home.
I have thought about decorating our window , :artist: but have never tried before. (you can't use tape , right?)
My 10 year old nephew and his family will be going August 17-26 and staying at All Star Sports. So we will be hopefully seeing them there too.
While we are at Pop I will have to look for those tie dye Mickey heads that the OP is using, since her family will be at Pop around the same time!
In the meantime, we will listen to alot of Disney Park Music on Live365 on MouseWorld Radio, go over my check lists to see that we have everything packed, and read lots of postings :surfweb: by fellow Disney/August/Free Dining resort travelers on this board.
May all our Disney vacations be simply Magical!
Myself 53 :tigger: daughter 20:tinker: husband 56:goofy:

Yes you can use tape, just be nice and take it all off when you are done. If I still have the tye dye template, I'll send it to you, just let me look for it first. Family of 6, 2 screaming parents, you can't miss us!:laughing:

[goopysolelady]

With a little over 30 days to go I am soooooooooooo ready. The first half of the year has not been kind; heck the past couple of years have not been kind.
I was hired for a "dream job"; shut down my child care business only to be informed a few days ago the "qualifications" for the job have changed. Result: NO job. Nephew's new father-in-law (he and his wife were married at WDW 12/31/09) was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer; niece decided to divorce her husband after 20+ years of marriage; good friends mother passed away; son of another close friend (suffers from PTSD) was sent to prison; DH had cancerous polyps removed (note to fellow over 50 Disboarders...get that colonoscopy done! We lost a good friend to colon cancer a few years ago.); youngest DD lost her husband over a year ago ... was in floral dept. of our local grocery story yesterday, looked at the roses and found tears streaming-will DD ever have some of those beautiful flowers sent to her again?:sad2:
The year hasn't been all bad. The rest of the family has steady employment; DGD'd are thriving (and so excited about the upcoming trip); we're healthy (we think!); sister retired from teaching and will be joining us with her daughter for part of the trip; BUT, we are ALL so ready to be at our favorite "Happy Place". Time is short :yay: and we're ready! :dance3: Will begin packing shortly :cool1:. :tink:

[monymony3471]

With a little over 30 days to go I am soooooooooooo ready. The first half of the year has not been kind; heck the past couple of years have not been kind.
I was hired for a "dream job"; shut down my child care business only to be informed a few days ago the "qualifications" for the job have changed. Result: NO job. Nephew's new father-in-law (he and his wife were married at WDW 12/31/09) was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer; niece decided to divorce her husband after 20+ years of marriage; good friends mother passed away; son of another close friend (suffers from PTSD) was sent to prison; DH had cancerous polyps removed (note to fellow over 50 Disboarders...get that colonoscopy done! We lost a good friend to colon cancer a few years ago.); youngest DD lost her husband over a year ago ... was in floral dept. of our local grocery story yesterday, looked at the roses and found tears streaming-will DD ever have some of those beautiful flowers sent to her again?:sad2:
The year hasn't been all bad. The rest of the family has steady employment; DGD'd are thriving (and so excited about the upcoming trip); we're healthy (we think!); sister retired from teaching and will be joining us with her daughter for part of the trip; BUT, we are ALL so ready to be at our favorite "Happy Place". Time is short :yay: and we're ready! :dance3: Will begin packing shortly :cool1:. :tink:
Yes, you certainly need this vacation! I have had a licensed child care in my home for the last 13 years. It's hard to re-open or even bounce back from losing one child. Hope you can have fun and celebrate the good things while there.

[Alice-in-wonder]

34 Days until our first visit:yay:!!!

[monymony3471]

alice: your first trip! Very exciting and excited for you! Welcome to our crazy obsessions.


Oh, I started a pre-trip report, its the last link in my signature.

[jjohnson]

25 DAYS!!!
:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[¡WDW!girlrox(:]

33 more days!!!!!!
cannot wait! I can hardly sleep!

[monymony3471]

We are ALL so very close to being there!

:welcome: EVERYBODY

[Scott MC]

ONE MONTH DANCE!:ccat::stitch:

[monymony3471]

ONE MONTH DANCE!:ccat::stitch:

Is that like squeezing your eyes really tight and marching in place really fast while your fists are clenched and your arms are moving up and down kind of dance, or is it cabbage patch-ish kind of dance?:woohoo:

Please explain in detail?

[sherabby]

Is that like squeezing your eyes really tight and marching in place really fast while your fists are clenched and your arms are moving up and down kind of dance, or is it cabbage patch-ish kind of dance?:woohoo:

Please explain in detail?

I imagine it like a Mickey Mouse March!

[monymony3471]

Hey you all should go and read SCOTT MC'S trip report. They are a funny bunch of peeps! The link is in his siggy.

[Echo queen]

My ME and WDW packets came today. :cool1::dance3::cheer2: Yeah.

[leebee]

THIRTY FOUR DAYS!!!

DD and I are SO EXCITED!! We'll be at POP August 17-26. I got all the ADR's we wanted, and we've started collecting the Disney stuff (ponchos, minifans, glow sticks, etc) into the Disney backpack.

WE CANNOT WAIT!!!
:cool1: :banana: :yay: :woohoo: party:

[monymony3471]

New numbers today!

:jumping1:

[stepdisney]

I just found you, it's not too late to join is it???? We have 43 more days!!! I can't believe it is coming so fast!!! We have been booked since last year. We booked a bounceback. We will be staying at WL from Aug. 26 - Sept. 3. We are fortunate to have landed LeCellier on our first night for dinner and we have 2 nights of Ohana. I am very excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:yay::yay: :yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay:

[monymony3471]

I just found you, it's not too late to join is it???? We have 43 more days!!! I can't believe it is coming so fast!!! We have been booked since last year. We booked a bounceback. We will be staying at WL from Aug. 26 - Sept. 3. We are fortunate to have landed LeCellier on our first night for dinner and we have 2 nights of Ohana. I am very excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:yay::yay: :yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay:

Of course you can join silly!

where have I seen you, my TR?

Keeping my fingers crossed we come across a bounceback. Love LeCellier and Ohana. Tonga toast is soooo yummy! You have to pay for it from next door, but very worth it.

[stepdisney]

Of course you can join silly!

where have I seen you, my TR?



I just left a comment on your TR regarding hotels with enough room. Hope it helps.

[LaneOT]

41 MORE DAYS!!!!

We are super excited!!! This is our first stay on-site. Staying at Coronado Springs August 25 - Sept 4th.
Its our fifth trip to WDW and this is our first time with free dining and our first time using Magical Express.
:cool1:

[jdd]

Just paid off the package portion of our trip today! 45 more days! :cool1:

[monymony3471]

Just paid off the package portion of our trip today! 45 more days! :cool1:

:cool1: That is sweet!

[goopysolelady]

ONE MONTH TO GO :dance3::dance3::dance3::tink:

[DisFan331]

Driving down from CT!!! First time with kids:woohoo: We have done the drive many moons ago but now with 13, 9 and 5 year olds!! It will be an adventure for sure! Can't wait to check into BWI for the first time. August 17-25!!!!!! It's almost here:yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::

[jjohnson]

Driving down from CT!!! First time with kids:woohoo: We have done the drive many moons ago but now with 13, 9 and 5 year olds!! It will be an adventure for sure! Can't wait to check into BWI for the first time. August 17-25!!!!!! It's almost here:yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::

Howdy neighbor! Your going to love the Boardwalk.

[jdd]

Driving down from CT!!! First time with kids:woohoo: We have done the drive many moons ago but now with 13, 9 and 5 year olds!! It will be an adventure for sure! Can't wait to check into BWI for the first time. August 17-25!!!!!! It's almost here:yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::

Hey, our kids are the same ages (well DS12 will be 13 in a couple weeks...) Boys or girls??

We've driven from Pittsburgh a few times and are again this trip. Between DVDs, iPods, DSs and books/coloring books, the trip really seems to go quickly. My husband and I still play the license plate game too :thumbsup2

[sherabby]

30 days! Got Disney mail yesterday!

[Sunbeamblue2002]

Just got my disney mail today only 29 more days to go:yay:

[monymony3471]

I guess that means 1 week until I get my disney mail!

[sherabby]

Hey, our kids are the same ages (well DS12 will be 13 in a couple weeks...) Boys or girls??

We've driven from Pittsburgh a few times and are again this trip. Between DVDs, iPods, DSs and books/coloring books, the trip really seems to go quickly. My husband and I still play the license plate game too :thumbsup2

jdd

I'm in Canonsburg! We're pretty close!

[jdd]

jdd

I'm in Canonsburg! We're pretty close!

Very close! We're in the South Hills - just off the Bridgeville exit. Be sure to post when you get back - we're still 43 days out....

[JerseyJanice]

I got my Magical Express luggage tags and vouchers today. :goodvibes:

I need my Disney fix so bad though!

[camsmomE]

I just realized that my ticker says that Cami will be meeting Mickey at three o'clock in the morning! ......:confused3 ok, GET READY MICKEY- early wake up call! j/k I'll just ignore the hours portion. I have no idea what amount of coffee that morning made THAT ticker. :lmao:

[lace7725]

2 weeks from today we will heading towards Disney!!!!!! I am so excited!!!!

We are leaving our house (Houston) on July 30 and will start driving home on August 16th ....

This will be my 2 1/2 years DD first trip and we are meeting my brother-in-law, sister-in-law, & their 5 year son at Disney. None of them have ever been before either!

[blondietink]

4 weeks from today we will be at WDW watching the Electric Light Parade! :cool1: Hopefully they will show it two times that night, then we can sleep in the next day at the Swan! :cool2:

[monymony3471]

:welcome: EVERYONE!!!!


Reading about all of your countdowns is so exciting! The first timers and the great lodging, and the parades, and mickey, oh my, we are just one excited group!:dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

[sherabby]

29 days! Finally In the 20's!

[Echo queen]

29 days! Finally In the 20's!

I second this. :banana::banana::banana::cool1:

[Gipperland]

22 days and counting down fast.:hourglass Am I the only one that is upset with how fast time comes and goes. This time next month we will already be home from our Disney vacation. Disney is like Christmas morning, we wait and wait and wait, and then blink and its over. What gets me through is I know like Christmas we will be back next year. But, unlike Christmas, I always hope we will go more than once each year:rolleyes1. I am so excited that I have started to get our stuff together to pack.party:

[mandymelons]

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::b anana::banana::banana::banana::banana:
OHHHHH YEAH!!!!!! 33 more days till our trip Aug19th till the 30th, saved 450 just by coming home on Monday and now we get to go on the toy story ride YIPEEEEEEE for us:yay::yay::yay::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:



:dance3::dance3::dance3:
:cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:
:banana::banana::banana:

[gumballrxpress]

Just 16 days to go. I'm the designated 'travel agent' for my group since I've got more visits under my belt than any of them. I've been able to occupy myself with making all of our arrangements so that helps.

All of our plans are made, ADR's done, list for Garden grocer is finished and will be placing that order probably today. Nothing left to do but pack and wait...and wait...and wait..... The next 2 weeks will go interminably s.l.o.w.l.y and then our trip will be over in the blink of an eye. I always promise myself that I'll be concious of time when I'm at the World, but somehow it ends up like we're in a time warp on fast forward and before I know it, we're home wondering how it flew by so quickly.

Just a bit off topic, but we (party of 4) have an illuminations cruise booked for 8/10 and have room for up to six if anyone would like share the cruise with us.

[monymony3471]

Why do we do that to ourselves??? :confused3 I find myself while on vacation counting how many days left and trying to convince myself that the time is NOT flying by.

I am happy we are driving there and back, makes the trip longer, in a sense.

See!!! I'm doing it again!:rotfl:

Then I even have days off when we return. I always say I need time off after a disney vacation to catch up.

[mandymelons]

Just 16 days to go. I'm the designated 'travel agent' for my group since I've got more visits under my belt than any of them. I've been able to occupy myself with making all of our arrangements so that helps.

All of our plans are made, ADR's done, list for Garden grocer is finished and will be placing that order probably today. Nothing left to do but pack and wait...and wait...and wait..... The next 2 weeks will go interminably s.l.o.w.l.y and then our trip will be over in the blink of an eye. I always promise myself that I'll be concious of time when I'm at the World, but somehow it ends up like we're in a time warp on fast forward and before I know it, we're home wondering how it flew by so quickly.

Just a bit off topic, but we (party of 4) have an illuminations cruise booked for 8/10 and have room for up to six if anyone would like share the cruise with us.

oh wish i was going then I would def join on that How do I do that anyway

[camsmomE]

Then I even have days off when we return. I always say I need time off after a disney vacation to catch up.

This is really the only part that bothers me about when I planned our trip... I have ONE DAY to recoop after we return, then I go back to work after being off for the whole summer. :upsidedow

[monymony3471]

This is really the only part that bothers me about when I planned our trip... I have ONE DAY to recoop after we return, then I go back to work after being off for the whole summer. :upsidedow

I'm thinking from what I read on your PTR, that at least it's to get your classroom set up, right?

This will be the first vacation that I have almost a week off still. I didn't take any time off this year due to my school schedule. I am back in school to finish. (special education/CI) I have had a licensed day care in my home for almost 13 years. I think that I should get my degree on that alone!:rotfl:

[camsmomE]

I'm thinking from what I read on your PTR, that at least it's to get your classroom set up, right?

This will be the first vacation that I have almost a week off still. I didn't take any time off this year due to my school schedule. I am back in school to finish. (special education/CI) I have had a licensed day care in my home for almost 13 years. I think that I should get my degree on that alone!:rotfl:

That's awesome! I have my degree in Psychology (grad school in School Psych), and certifications in Special Ed, High School Math, and High School English.

Yes, we have one week of "Pre-planning" which means time to attend meetings and set the room up/ write lesson plans, etc... Since I just got my assignment via mail (same as last year... math AND English again, uhg.), pre-planning week will be...well... less than magical. At least I'll still be fresh off a Disney-high! :rotfl2: I'll just walk around waving my pixie dust wand and skipping!:wizard:

[CanadianPaco]

35 d for us!! Wheeeeeeeeeeee!:cloud9:

[Scott MC]

Is that like squeezing your eyes really tight and marching in place really fast while your fists are clenched and your arms are moving up and down kind of dance, or is it cabbage patch-ish kind of dance?:woohoo:

Please explain in detail?

Oh honey....It involves turning on something like "Boom Boom Pow," "Tick Tock," "Party in the USA," or let's face it..."Single Ladies" and dropping booty like it's hot. I'm sure you can picture it. :jumping2:

Hey you all should go and read SCOTT MC'S trip report. They are a funny bunch of peeps! The link is in his siggy.

Thanks for the plug and I'm sorry it's taken so long to reply! I'm going to make it a point to read through your TRs and PTRs in the coming weeks!

[letstalkboutdisney]

We leave in one month for Disney!
Time to do the one month dance!
:dance3: :dance3: :cheer2: :cheer2: :yay::yay: :banana::banana:

[marymac123]

:cheer2::dance3::cool1: 36 Days For Us!!! :cheer2::dance3::cool1:

[monymony3471]

Oh honey....It involves turning on something like "Boom Boom Pow," "Tick Tock," "Party in the USA," or let's face it..."Single Ladies" and dropping booty like it's hot. I'm sure you can picture it. :jumping2:



Thanks for the plug and I'm sorry it's taken so long to reply! I'm going to make it a point to read through your TRs and PTRs in the coming weeks!

Please do at your own risk! It's not like I have nine other peeps to juice it up for me. Don't strain the eyes!

We leave in one month for Disney!
Time to do the one month dance!
:dance3: :dance3: :cheer2: :cheer2: :yay::yay: :banana::banana:

Make sure it's Scott MC style! (trend setter) I like the snoop dog one best.

[Fam of 4]

ACK! 20 days! We will be there from August 7-13th at the CBR and I can hardly wait!

[weheartdisney]

20 days for us also!!

Woo Hoo!!

[jennyf2]

After going back & forth I finally BOOKED this am :):dance3::yay::dance3:

August 22-28th--ASSports :)

anyone else????

[tiggerplus5]

Hi, YES we are heading back to Disney and staying at Pop Century.

Can't wait!

Let's share our obsession! You all can help me with the wait, and my planning, and maybe I can help you, (this is our 6th family vacation since 2003)

I have 4 kids, we booked two rooms, got in on free dining, and we are driving down, from Michigan.

Our dates are Aug 22-28.

Anyone else going to be there at the same time?

We like to decorate our room windows and stay on the 4th floor looking at hourglass lake.

I just read that they are finally going to do something with the other half across the lake. Make 1200 or so family suites and theme it the animation of disney. Should be cool! Set to be complete in 2012. If the suites were affordable, we would stay in one, but its cheaper to just get 2 standards.

Looking forward to meeting you.

OP we have almost the same dates. Our dates are Aug 21-29. And we are staying at POP too. I'm going to ask for a 4th floor room looking at the lake. Maybe we will be neighbors :cheer2:

With all the refurb going on, I'm thinking of asking for a newly decorated room in the 60's but I don't know if they will be done with the 60's buildings by then. I think we will decorate our room too. I will be on the lookout for you in my travels.

Oh, and I just got my Mickey Mail yesterday with luggage tags. We are down to 34 days and counting!

[monymony3471]

After going back & forth I finally BOOKED this am :):dance3::yay::dance3:

August 22-28th--ASSports :)

anyone else????

There are so many of us going around your dates, we are at Pop though. I'm sure you will hear some reponses soon. Just booked today? WTG!:cool1:

OP we have almost the same dates. Our dates are Aug 21-29. And we are staying at POP too. I'm going to ask for a 4th floor room looking at the lake. Maybe we will be neighbors :cheer2:

With all the refurb going on, I'm thinking of asking for a newly decorated room in the 60's but I don't know if they will be done with the 60's buildings by then. I think we will decorate our room too. I will be on the lookout for you in my travels.

Oh, and I just got my Mickey Mail yesterday with luggage tags. We are down to 34 days and counting!

I'm about to pout, I didn't get anything in the mail yet. Hmph!:snooty:

[monymony3471]

OH!!! I cut out all these mickey heads out of foam sheets I found. I want to find a way to "neatly" put our names on them with glitter or something like that. Just the glue I have beads up. I want to hang those in our room windows. I will probably bring down a strand of lights to hang in the room as well.

Still looking for my tye dye template......

[2TxAgs]

Just droppin' in to say....ONLY 29 MORE DAYS!!!!!! We're using 2 codes for a split stay - Free Dining at All Star Sports, and then to spoil mom, 40% off at Yacht Club.
YIPPPEEEEE.

[iggbees]

Only a month left for us. We'll be staying at the wilderness lodge on our honeymoon! :yay:

[goopysolelady]

Only a month left for us. We'll be staying at the wilderness lodge on our honeymoon! :yay:

CONGRATULATIONS ... you'll love WL!:tink:

[monymony3471]

Just droppin' in to say....ONLY 29 MORE DAYS!!!!!! We're using 2 codes for a split stay - Free Dining at All Star Sports, and then to spoil mom, 40% off at Yacht Club.
YIPPPEEEEE.

Did you post before? I swear someone else is doing what you are. Free dining ROCKS!

Only a month left for us. We'll be staying at the wilderness lodge on our honeymoon! :yay:

Congratulations!!!!!!


I put together a quick packing list last night, what am I missing????

The stuff I am using to decorate my resorts windows with, (a strand of lights and the foam Mickey mouse heads I cut out and glitter glued our names on, Mickey and Minnie stuffed dolls to display in our windows, and dry erase magnetic board and dry erase markers for passersby to write notes on, my pre-made mouse keeping envelopes, my pre-made cards that I hand out to cast members who I feel went out of their way making our vacation extra magical, I might make some personalized window clings again.
Pull-ups, 3pk of ponchos from the dollar store (expect sudden showers throughout your days), double the sun screen, band aids, clear see-through back pack, kool-aid sticks for bottled water, I usually place an order with gardengrocer.com when we fly-to deliver diapers, wipes, cases of water, snacks, and juice to the room but we are driving this time, stroller, sunglasses, hats, pass porter book, pass porter ticket and room key holders, camera, battery charger, extra memory sticks, cell phone and charger, uploaded a free application on my phone called Ride Hopper Lite for wait times and park and parade times (looks really cool) shampoo, conditioner, shavers, extra socks, laundry soap, quarters, ID, insurance/medical cards, money, important papers, pony tail holders, ibuprophren, prescription meds, the itinerary, deodorant, comb/brush, clothes you plan on wearing, extra shoes, bathing suits, go on-line and put a hold on your mail delivery service, autograph books and LARGE Sharpies, lanyards and trading pins, princess costumes for 1900 dinner, daughter’s birthday presents (she is turning 6 while we are there), Benadryl, children’s Tylenol and Motrin, vitamins, insect repellant, bathroom spray (Lysol), the over the door pocket hanger to hold all the necessities, laundry bag for dirty clothes.

[jdd]

Did you post before? I swear someone else is doing what you are. Free dining ROCKS!

I'm doing that - but at different resorts!! Free dining at POR, then using the 40% code for the Poly. Down to 40 days!!:yay:

[sherabby]

We're doing a split stay as well with the 40% discount code! It's a great way to see other resorts! We added tickets to our first package and only need to worry about meals for our last two days.

[2TxAgs]

We're doing a split stay as well with the 40% discount code! It's a great way to see other resorts! We added tickets to our first package and only need to worry about meals for our last two days.

That's us almost exactly. 3 days at ASSp with FD and 2 day park tickets which we're upgrading to WPF&M. Then 2 days at YC where we'll need to purchase food. Really only 4 full days, 2 at the parks and 2 at the water parks. May add in some SeaRaycer time or mini-golf.

Altho I said last year that then would probably be our last trip for a while, I HAD to use our GAD tickets and the 40% off code to hit WDW one more time. I do think this year will really be the last for a long time. The oldest 2 will be working next summer, they'll need a car, college is looming ever closer....

Everyone ENJOY your stay!

BTW jdd - we LOVE POR! If you have the time, it's fun and relaxing to rent the kayaks. Also, spend an evening with YeeHaw Bob in the lounge - he's great, and even got my teenagers up and dancing!

[jjohnson]

Altho I said last year that then would probably be our last trip for a while, I HAD to use our GAD tickets and the 40% off code to hit WDW one more time. I do think this year will really be the last for a long time. The oldest 2 will be working next summer, they'll need a car, college is looming ever closer....
Everyone ENJOY your stay!
!

I'm approaching the same situation. 2 are already working this summer and oldest DS goes off to college 2011 so their schedules will be off.

I can't even think about all of us not returning together...it's too sad:sad:

[letstalkboutdisney]

I just got my mail from Mickey!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We are getting so close!!!!!! :banana::yay::woohoo:

[jgraney106]

Did you post before? I swear someone else is doing what you are. Free dining ROCKS!



Congratulations!!!!!!


I put together a quick packing list last night, what am I missing????

The stuff I am using to decorate my resorts windows with, (a strand of lights and the foam Mickey mouse heads I cut out and glitter glued our names on, Mickey and Minnie stuffed dolls to display in our windows, and dry erase magnetic board and dry erase markers for passersby to write notes on, my pre-made mouse keeping envelopes, my pre-made cards that I hand out to cast members who I feel went out of their way making our vacation extra magical, I might make some personalized window clings again.
Pull-ups, 3pk of ponchos from the dollar store (expect sudden showers throughout your days), double the sun screen, band aids, clear see-through back pack, kool-aid sticks for bottled water, I usually place an order with gardengrocer.com when we fly-to deliver diapers, wipes, cases of water, snacks, and juice to the room but we are driving this time, stroller, sunglasses, hats, pass porter book, pass porter ticket and room key holders, camera, battery charger, extra memory sticks, cell phone and charger, uploaded a free application on my phone called Ride Hopper Lite for wait times and park and parade times (looks really cool) shampoo, conditioner, shavers, extra socks, laundry soap, quarters, ID, insurance/medical cards, money, important papers, pony tail holders, ibuprophren, prescription meds, the itinerary, deodorant, comb/brush, clothes you plan on wearing, extra shoes, bathing suits, go on-line and put a hold on your mail delivery service, autograph books and LARGE Sharpies, lanyards and trading pins, princess costumes for 1900 dinner, daughter’s birthday presents (she is turning 6 while we are there), Benadryl, children’s Tylenol and Motrin, vitamins, insect repellant, bathroom spray (Lysol), the over the door pocket hanger to hold all the necessities, laundry bag for dirty clothes.

Wow! :eek: Great list! :thumbsup2 It even helped me as there was a couple of items in there that I hadn't even thought of :idea:. Thanks for the packing ideas, it was quite helpful. :thumbsup2

[stepdisney]

Just got my magical express tags and vouchers. Any mail from Mickey is good news....:cheer2:

[monymony3471]

I got my mickey mail today too! :cool1::cool1:

Didn't know that there was an arcade card with credits per room? Got two, so each boy can have some fun!

Your welcome on the packing list. I still feel like I am forgetting something important to us.......

[abby'smom]

Hi, YES we are heading back to Disney and staying at Pop Century.

Can't wait!

Let's share our obsession! You all can help me with the wait, and my planning, and maybe I can help you, (this is our 6th family vacation since 2003)

I have 4 kids, we booked two rooms, got in on free dining, and we are driving down, from Michigan.

Our dates are Aug 22-28.

Anyone else going to be there at the same time?

We like to decorate our room windows and stay on the 4th floor looking at hourglass lake.

I just read that they are finally going to do something with the other half across the lake. Make 1200 or so family suites and theme it the animation of disney. Should be cool! Set to be complete in 2012. If the suites were affordable, we would stay in one, but its cheaper to just get 2 standards.

Looking forward to meeting you.

Hi monymony,
I just joined the boards and I wanted to say hi and that my family and I will be at POP aug 22-27th. It will be our first WDW trip as a family: DH, me and DD (3).
:cool1::cool1::cool1:

[monymony3471]

Hi monymony,
I just joined the boards and I wanted to say hi and that my family and I will be at POP aug 22-27th. It will be our first WDW trip as a family: DH, me and DD (3).
:cool1::cool1::cool1:

Well :welcome: to the countdown!

My biggest mistake was taking my daughter around the corner to see the castle at age 2, and when she saw it, her eyes were lit, her mouth opened wide, and she looked at me with her big blue eyes and said, "I better get my dress on!" (referring to the dress we had back at the room for her dinner with Cinderella at 1900 park fare)

Did I have a video-recorder or camera ready? Nope!!!!! Just be prepared for all kodak moments.

First trips are the best! and have lots of tissue at the ready.....;)

[Sofia's Dad]

Arrival date august 29th to sept 5th. Hey its still in august right? First night eating at the California grill and watch the MK fireworks from there. Hope it helps the beginning of the trip and creates a continued upwards of fun.

[2TxAgs]

For those of you with little ones, I'll pass along a tip that was popular on the DIS boards years ago. May still be on the families board, but I don't visit that one often....

Divide your kiddos clothes up by day and put the days outfit (shirt, shorts, socks, undies, hair bows, etc.) in a 2 gallon ziplock bag. Makes packing easy, makes getting ready easy - everything is in one place. You pull out the bag, toss it to dad or kid and there is no hunting for missing sock or whatever. With multiple kids, you would not believe how easy it makes the mornings!

Have fun!

[kifuller4]

For those of you with little ones, I'll pass along a tip that was popular on the DIS boards years ago. May still be on the families board, but I don't visit that one often....

Divide your kiddos clothes up by day and put the days outfit (shirt, shorts, socks, undies, hair bows, etc.) in a 2 gallon ziplock bag. Makes packing easy, makes getting ready easy - everything is in one place. You pull out the bag, toss it to dad or kid and there is no hunting for missing sock or whatever. With multiple kids, you would not believe how easy it makes the mornings!

Have fun!

We don't leave for a while yet, but my daughter wanted to pack her suitcase and I did this. I can tell you right now, it's going to save a lot of time. My daughter hasn't quite grasped the "matching" idea and taking the time now has saved me a lot of time in the World!!!!

[twinmom2002]

I can't wait!! Less than 1 month now!

[stepdisney]

I can't wait!! Less than 1 month now!

Repost your ticker. Make sure that you cut and paste the whole thing from the site. :thumbsup2

[monymony3471]

For those of you with little ones, I'll pass along a tip that was popular on the DIS boards years ago. May still be on the families board, but I don't visit that one often....

Divide your kiddos clothes up by day and put the days outfit (shirt, shorts, socks, undies, hair bows, etc.) in a 2 gallon ziplock bag. Makes packing easy, makes getting ready easy - everything is in one place. You pull out the bag, toss it to dad or kid and there is no hunting for missing sock or whatever. With multiple kids, you would not believe how easy it makes the mornings!

Have fun!

You mean like this? These are from a previous trip, no I am not packed yet. Haven't even started......Works for big kids too, just saying.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y216/monymony3471/August%20Disney%20Trip%202008/PreDisney001.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y216/monymony3471/August%20Disney%20Trip%202008/PreDisney002.jpg

[2TxAgs]

Wow ... I'm impressed! That's some good ziplock packing.... :goodvibes

[monymony3471]

Those two small suitcases were packed for a family of 6 for our mini 4 day trip to Disney in 2008. It saves lots of space in the suitcases using ziplocks.

THAT IS WHAT I FORGOT TO PUT ON MY LIST!!!!!

ziplocks

Thank you!:worship:

[YanksWinAgain]

4 week countdown... (actually, this time 4 weeks from now we will be back in our Poly room after a long MK day...)

[sherabby]

They are adding Fantasmic second shows during the week of Aug 15th and 22nd.

[monymony3471]

Sherabby: Thanks for the heads up, they changed the park hours too and now I can update, another list!

[sherabby]

Sherabby: Thanks for the heads up, they changed the park hours too and now I can update, another list!

Great! Glad to help! I'm getting a worried feeling that free dining may have made it a little bit more crowded for the last two weeks of August.
The crowd calendar is showing 7 and 8's and on our Tuesday a 9.

[monymony3471]

What is a crowd calendar?

[sherabby]

What is a crowd calendar?

I don't know if I'm allowed to link this but here is the website:

http://www.touringplans.com/tp2/UG2_index.php?PageID=14

I was wondering why there is a trend for Tuesday's to be a high 9 or even a 10 throughout the month of July and August.

[camsmomE]

Yeah- what's the deal with Tuesdays?? I noticed the same thing the other day. I have touring plans routed to my phone (although I plan on hitting every morning EMH, which is a touring plans taboo...) I also found this cool "rides" app for my Droid (free), since I no longer have access to Mobile magic :sad2:

[roydavid7771]

Staying at the POP the night of the 16th, then spending the 17th-22nd at the Wilderness Lodge. This will be my first time staying at a Disney resort and needless to say I am sooooo stoked!

Anyone else gonna be around at the times we're there?

[monymony3471]

I don't know if I'm allowed to link this but here is the website:

http://www.touringplans.com/tp2/UG2_index.php?PageID=14

I was wondering why there is a trend for Tuesday's to be a high 9 or even a 10 throughout the month of July and August.

Just in case, I added it to my favorites to take a look at later. Thanks!

Yeah- what's the deal with Tuesdays?? I noticed the same thing the other day. I have touring plans routed to my phone (although I plan on hitting every morning EMH, which is a touring plans taboo...) I also found this cool "rides" app for my Droid (free), since I no longer have access to Mobile magic :sad2:

I have an ap for my droid backflip called Ride Hopper lite, and it was free, there is a paying version for $ .99

Staying at the POP the night of the 16th, then spending the 17th-22nd at the Wilderness Lodge. This will be my first time staying at a Disney resort and needless to say I am sooooo stoked!

Anyone else gonna be around at the times we're there?

Lots of people here going the same time as you, :welcome: to our little happy place!

[Echo queen]

They are adding Fantasmic second shows during the week of Aug 15th and 22nd.

Thanks for this update, about to shore up my planner.:banana:

[jldixon62]

Jus got my DME luggage tags! :banana::banana::banana:

[jjohnson]

Great! Glad to help! I'm getting a worried feeling that free dining may have made it a little bit more crowded for the last two weeks of August.
The crowd calendar is showing 7 and 8's and on our Tuesday a 9.

I saw that too. My Tuesday (8/10) is a 10 though i really do not believe it.

[qanita92]

Okay we are going in 26 days and all we received were the DME tags about three weeks ago but not the other packet of stuff (coupons and such). Anyone else with this problem?

[eeyorepixie]

Came to check in on my Aug. peeps, to tell them about the Park hour changes, but you guys are already on it:thumbsup2 They have added some Spectros too.

WE ARE GOING SOON PEOPLE:dance3::dance3::dance3::wizard:

[magpie889]

Okay we are going in 26 days and all we received were the DME tags about three weeks ago but not the other packet of stuff (coupons and such). Anyone else with this problem?

Same here! I leave Aug 21st and all we got was DME! I did not even get out luggage tags where you write your name on them! I want my stuff to come because it makes me more excited! My friend went in June and she said she did not get her stuff till like 2 weeks before!!

[monymony3471]

I like the way they have the coupons/vouchers compiled this time. I've never, not gotten them. It seemed some of us were getting them at the 35 day mark. I guess a phone call wouldn't hurt?:confused3

Almost to NEW numbers!:cheer2::cheer2:

[JenniBB]

Hi, YES we are heading back to Disney and staying at Pop Century.

Can't wait!

Let's share our obsession! You all can help me with the wait, and my planning, and maybe I can help you, (this is our 6th family vacation since 2003)

I have 4 kids, we booked two rooms, got in on free dining, and we are driving down, from Michigan.

Our dates are Aug 22-28.

Anyone else going to be there at the same time?

We like to decorate our room windows and stay on the 4th floor looking at hourglass lake.

I just read that they are finally going to do something with the other half across the lake. Make 1200 or so family suites and theme it the animation of disney. Should be cool! Set to be complete in 2012. If the suites were affordable, we would stay in one, but its cheaper to just get 2 standards.

Looking forward to meeting you.

Monica - we arrive on Monday the 23rd - staying at POR! :) We are taking the train from Virginia. Woohoo for Free Dining!!

[JenniBB]

Yeah- what's the deal with Tuesdays?? I noticed the same thing the other day. I have touring plans routed to my phone (although I plan on hitting every morning EMH, which is a touring plans taboo...) I also found this cool "rides" app for my Droid (free), since I no longer have access to Mobile magic :sad2:



DH has a droid - where did you get the "rides" app? What does it do?

[JenniBB]

Okay we are going in 26 days and all we received were the DME tags about three weeks ago but not the other packet of stuff (coupons and such). Anyone else with this problem?

We're going on Aug 22nd - but we're not flying - therefore not using ME. Will we get anything further in the mail?

[JenniBB]

Just got my magical express tags and vouchers. Any mail from Mickey is good news....:cheer2:

We're from Woodbridge - arriving 8/23 (taking Amtrak)!! Have a great trip!

[camsmomE]

DH has a droid - where did you get the "rides" app? What does it do?

It's the same app MonyMony has "Ride Hopper Lite" I found it in the "market." It is really cool. It stores your recently viewed parks, and each park shows wait times (entered by users who are actually at the park, and it even shows WHEN they submitted it). You can arrange by alphabetical order or by low to high wait times.

[JenniBB]

it's the same app monymony has "ride hopper lite" i found it in the "market." it is really cool. It stores your recently viewed parks, and each park shows wait times (entered by users who are actually at the park, and it even shows when they submitted it). You can arrange by alphabetical order or by low to high wait times.



how cool is that??

[StarLight StarBright]

Another "Popper" here! We check in the 15th:woohoo: and leave the 23rd:sad1:This is our 3rd time at Pop! So excited! DS asks every morning...is this the day we go to Disney? I can't wait 'til I can tell him,"Yes it is, Yay!!!!"

[kifuller4]

My oldest daughter looked at our countdown calendar this morning and said "Only 23 more days? " with excitement in her voice. I can't wait to get there and see her face!!!

[stepdisney]

We're from Woodbridge - arriving 8/23 (taking Amtrak)!! Have a great trip!

We're from Haymarket .....:wave2: Hi neighbor.

[qanita92]

Same here! I leave Aug 21st and all we got was DME! I did not even get out luggage tags where you write your name on them! I want my stuff to come because it makes me more excited! My friend went in June and she said she did not get her stuff till like 2 weeks before!!

I like the way they have the coupons/vouchers compiled this time. I've never, not gotten them. It seemed some of us were getting them at the 35 day mark. I guess a phone call wouldn't hurt?:confused3

Almost to NEW numbers!:cheer2::cheer2:

Just got my pack today!!! :cool1::dance3: :banana:

So just disregard my previous post :rolleyes1

[JenniBB]

Jus got my DME luggage tags! :banana::banana::banana:



Got mine TODAY!!!! (We'll be at POR Aug 23-30)

[kcjnz]

TWO WEEKS!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

[Debagu]

Did my online check in today!!! :cool1:
We will be there in 10 days!!! :yay:

[monymony3471]

You all are oozing excitement, LOVE IT!!!!!!!:lovestruc

[jjohnson]

Over on the Y&BC thread, we have put together a DIS meet for 8/8:cool1:We will be meeting at 5:45 in the BC Solarium. Stop by & say "Hi" if you are in the area.
Joyce

[sherabby]

July 23rd and 23 days to go!
:cool1::cool1::banana::banana:
:woohoo::woohoo::yay::yay:
:dance3::dance3::cheer2::cheer2:

[monymony3471]

July 23rd and 23 days to go!
:cool1::cool1::banana::banana:
:woohoo::woohoo::yay::yay:
:dance3::dance3::cheer2::cheer2:

To celebrate, I am going shopping!!! :lmao:


It way to hot and the malls airconditioning are much cooler than mine. DD5 needs some extra summer clothes for the trip, she's growing like a weed, and I'm on a bargain hunt!

[camsmomE]

Just did online check-in (which was much less of a thrill than I had hoped for, I was done in 3 minutes flat). but........

we have 9 more days to wait!!! :woohoo:

[Pipser]

My family and I will be there Aug 16th - 23th. I envy all of you who can stay on property we just couldn't swing that this trip. Staying offsite at Quality Inn Plaza. At least we'll be close to Universal because I am really looking forward to WWHP.

24 days to go!!!! Whoohoo!!

[stepdisney]

Just did online check-in (which was much less of a thrill than I had hoped for, I was done in 3 minutes flat). but........

we have 9 more days to wait!!! :woohoo:

Wow!!! :cool1::rotfl2::cool1::cool1::cool1::rotfl2: :cool1:

Disney Break Dancin'

[sherabby]

To celebrate, I am going shopping!!! :lmao:


It way to hot and the malls airconditioning are much cooler than mine. DD5 needs some extra summer clothes for the trip, she's growing like a weed, and I'm on a bargain hunt!

Too funny! Disney Store has a friends and family sale this weekend with 20% off. I guess they were advertising their fall merchandise will be out but I'm not sure?

[JenniBB]

Too funny! Disney Store has a friends and family sale this weekend with 20% off. I guess they were advertising their fall merchandise will be out but I'm not sure?



Do you think their outlet store is having the same sale? I need to go see....

[jgraney106]

My countdown calendar says 28 more days! :cheer2: And we received our information from the Mouse today in the mail! :banana: It's officially crunch time for the Disney vacation now. Yahoo! Can't wait. :dance3: :cool1:

[monymony3471]

Found two very cute blue Tinkerbell tank dresses for my girls at the Disney Store. They were each 7.99 and they are just too stinking cute! Didn't see anything about an upcoming sale.

Got lots of cute outfits for them at Old Navy, plus their annual shirts were 2.50 each.

Payless summer sandals are decently priced. Some 3.00 and some are 5.00.

Feel, much much better now.

[monymony3471]

:dance3: :cheer2: :banana: :cool1: :woohoo: :bounce:
:dance3:


NEW NUMBERS!!!!!!!