January 2009. . . Calling all Snowbirds ~ Part V

[trixiequilts]

Really.... I loved it... actually I think I read it on my way to Paris... so it was exciting once we got there and saw some of the things in the book.... I love the movie the DaVinci Code..... not so much because of the content... I know it is so much fiction.... but the story as they wrote it is told and filmed very well....

I just don't read many thriller type books, in fact, that may have been the first. I really liked the storyline...but I guess it was just too real! Good job Dan Brown!

In fact, I remember not wanting to go in my basement alone one night after I read it! Can you tell I'm easily freaked out???

 

[CrystalCastle]

You'll have fun! What's your number, in case I can cheer for you?! I'll be there, to cheer on my runner and everyone else...
.... I should find a noisemaker!

I don't WANT to have to work three more days!!

Bib #16417 Thanks for supporting the runners! It really does help to hear the cheers!

Well, you came to the right place!! If you go back to the beginning of this thread, Shelly has posted the rides that are closed and some other stuff. Then on the DIS main page, you can easily check the hours!! Good luck!!

The park hours and everything you should need are on the first page of this thread!

Thank you both so much!!!

Quick question, I see some discussing here about Downtown Disney hours. Do the resort buses run that late? Like if DTD is open until 11:00PM do the buses run that late too? Or will I need to take a cab? Thanks again!

 

[DisneyLifer87]

I'm reading the 3rd book in the Eragon series. a bit childish but I can't help myself. I love the storyline.

I'm going to be taking "Marley and Me" on the plane or "Deception Point" by Dan Brown. I'm a fan of his. Maybe I'll take both!

 

[DisneyLifer87]

Quick question, I see some discussing here about Downtown Disney hours. Do the resort buses run that late? Like if DTD is open until 11:00PM do the buses run that late too? Or will I need to take a cab? Thanks again!

They run till 2am to accommodate the bars like House of Blues.

 

[Dancegrl624]

Speaking of books, I bought myself "Multiple Bles8ings" by Jon and Kate Gosselin for the plane ride. I'm so excited to read it! I'll also have my PassPorter that I'll be rereading a million times! I probably won't take the UG. Too thick and bulky.

 

[dundeehunter]

Speaking of Disney dreams...Tammy, I just love that Disney-dreaming smiley in your signature! Where did you find that?

Thank you very much for the compliment...I was on another thread and saw it in a signature line and "stole" it.

But then Andy just called, they called him at work and everything came back 100% NORMAL!!! YEAH!!!

So glad to hear that Keaton is well! You probably feel weight lifted off of your shoulders!


QOTD: We ate at Peco Bill's once. I thought the burgers were okay, but the fixin' bar was GREAT! We will be hitting Cosmic Ray's this trip. We are on the CS meal plan, so I'm hoping to hit up a bunch of the CS counters.

In the mail today, I got a postcard from my Dentist...apparently I scheduled my cleaning and check up the day before we leave. I don't mind my dentist, however, I think I have a cavitity and don't feel like having it filled the day before vacation! Should be an interesting check-up!

2 weeks...2 weeks, 2 weeks!!!!

 

[Momto2PrncChrmgs]

I am reading a Danielle Steele book right now... Toxic Bachelors.... easy reading.... have a few books for the trip... a Nora Roberts and not sure what the other one was....might see if I can find Angels and Demons and read that again....

OOOHH!! I found Angels and Demons at work-had been sitting untouched on a shelf for months and no one claimed it. It's in my packing pile. I LOVE to read but have not read a book since I was breastfeeding. I'm not a casual reader, I'm a ifIstartabookIhavetofini**** kind of reader. I get NOTHING else done if I start a book. So I'm hoping on this road trip I'll get to do some reading. I'm going to go buy me a little reading light!

QOTD: The only CS in MK we ever go to is Cosmic Rays. It's a nostalgia thing for hubby...they used to take family vac. to WDW and they'd eat there every year. Now that his dad has passed, its a MUST we go there every trip. I'd like to try some new ones though. Casey's always smells yummy!

 

[Momto2PrncChrmgs]

HA!! the ***** in my above post was supposed to say "finish it" but I didn't put a space between the two words, so I guess it was censored! TOO FUNNY!!

 

[laurainsem]

Oooh, I love all this talk about books!

I have three fun ones i'm starting into right now. I'm rereading Marley and Me before I go see the movie. I started The Shack but yet to finish it. It was too deep for me right now; i'm in the mood to laugh, not think!

The one i'm bringing on the plane with me is Dewey, the library cat. I got it for Christmas and cannot wait to start it! We'll see if I can actually read on the plane though; I have a feeling i'll be a little too excited!

QOTD: While we've never actually eaten at MK yet, we're scheduled in my itinerary to eat at both Pecos Bill's and Cosmic Rays. I'll let you know which I liked better!

 

[DisneyLifer87]

The one i'm bringing on the plane with me is Dewey, the library cat. I got it for Christmas and cannot wait to start it! We'll see if I can actually read on the plane though; I have a feeling i'll be a little too excited!

You'll have to let me know if you like Dewey! It looks really good and I might buy it

 

[Monny2AE]

Here's what I've been doing all day...

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=29512418#post29512418

Boy am I beat ! But I am soooo excited now!!!!


Perhaps tomorrow I will tackle making Autograph books?

 

[MelXThree]

Here's what I've been doing all day...

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=29512418#post29512418

Boy am I beat ! But I am soooo excited now!!!!


Perhaps tomorrow I will tackle making Autograph books?

They look GREAT!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Way COOL!! I'm still searching for the DISign I saw yesterday and didn't note where it was!

 

[MAGGIED]

Here's what I've been doing all day...

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=29512418#post29512418

Boy am I beat ! But I am soooo excited now!!!!


Perhaps tomorrow I will tackle making Autograph books?

Those look GREAT!!!!

 

[jenjolt]

Here's what I've been doing all day...

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=29512418#post29512418

Boy am I beat ! But I am soooo excited now!!!!


Perhaps tomorrow I will tackle making Autograph books?

OMG those shirts look amazing!! I really liked the hoodie with 2009 on it...WOW!!!!! I'm very excited for you!

 

[Remmy]

Good Evening Snowbirds,

I hope everyone is having a good evening. Mine is ok but could be better. I received an email this morning but when I read it at 5:30am I was still a bit sleepy. It was from AAA about a virtual travel show about Disney. When DH came home from work he went to check out the bath temperature for the children and then his back went out with bad spasms. I should have read the email more closely as it said to register before the event! I went to do it but then DH needed me again and then off to work.

I came home but spent a nice time with my family and when I went to see what it was all about I couldn't go! Much frustration and time later, I did read the register before part. ARRRRR!!!! I am so mad at myself. I wish I had read more closely. Oh well, I am hoping it is all information we already know about.

Thank you Wendy for the list you posted. I remembered some but not the washer and dryer. Obviously but to me was to tell the people looking after your house about which lights will be on due to the timers. I would be the one to forget to tell my parents and my wonderful dad being energy conscious would have turned them off for us. Thank you again for the list.

Thank you all Snowbirds for all your ideas and suggestions. My list is a mile long but I know once it comes down to crunch time, I can pull it all together. I am hoping for great weather for all of us. I want to wear my shorts and t-shirts (plain as I am not as crafty as some of you ) and crocs. I long for the warmth of the sun. As of this time tomorrow I might be in freezing temperatures. I long for a wintertime break.

Remmy

 

[Mndisneygirl]

How is everyone tonight? I sat at my kids' gymnastics surfing for my DISign in vain. DH went and bought a bunch of transfer paper. He's so excited! I think I'm going to have a sign or too that I make for our cruise cabin door plus some HD mickey magnets with our names on them.

If I can manage to make one or two t-shirts for everyone, I'll be so impressed with myself!

Now I have to decide if I should order my girls' crocs - I'm worried they won't come in time if they aren't shipping anything until Friday the 9th. I suppose I could get lucky - technically I could carry them on the plane if they come after DH and DD5 leave, right? I don't want anyone to think I'm a weird shoe bomber or anything!

 

[Remmy]

My mom has a co-worker going down the same last week we are. My mom asked her for advice for us as she has a relative that works at Disney World. She responded back that this person didn't have much "inside news" as you can find it all on the fan websites. She goes on to say that if I haven't booked my ADRs now is the time. She just did hers this past weekend and did not have any problems with any that they wanted --even Coral Reef!! (That is the one she states is hard to get into)

I then emailed back my mom a thanks and knew thanks to all my Snowbird friends all my ADRs were made at the 180 day mark and which ones to go to due to all the positive feed back here on this thread.

I am hoping that this news of her easily making ADRs means not too crowded. She didn't mention all her ADRs so I am thinking some could be to places that are not as popular or have a large amount of seating. I am going for the less crowded (hope, hope, wish, wish ).

I cannot wait to hear back from all the Snowbirds that are there now then all the rest of you that leave before our family goes. It will be 2 weeks tomorrow that we leave snowy and cold Ontario for the warmth of Florida. Yes, it will be a long drive, but with each mile, a mile closer to Disney.

I hope that the parks are not too crowded and we all have magical vacations and great memories.

Remmy

 

[jenjolt]

How is everyone tonight? I sat at my kids' gymnastics surfing for my DISign in vain. DH went and bought a bunch of transfer paper. He's so excited! I think I'm going to have a sign or too that I make for our cruise cabin door plus some HD mickey magnets with our names on them.

If I can manage to make one or two t-shirts for everyone, I'll be so impressed with myself!

Now I have to decide if I should order my girls' crocs - I'm worried they won't come in time if they aren't shipping anything until Friday the 9th. I suppose I could get lucky - technically I could carry them on the plane if they come after DH and DD5 leave, right? I don't want anyone to think I'm a weird shoe bomber or anything!

I ordered my crocs from the crocs website and I got them in less than 5 days if that helps relieve some of your stress!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

I ordered my crocs from the crocs website and I got them in less than 5 days if that helps relieve some of your stress!

Thanks - I think I'm going to do that tonight - if DH ever lets me stop messing with t-shirt designs!