***OFFICIAL*** October 2011 - Updated 10/08/11
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FigmentChick
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5 sleeps till Disney - DD doesn't know that we are leaving at 5am Friday. There is a half day at school and she thinks we are picking her up then and leaving. HAHAHA - it has been hard to talk around this.
Out-law update - FIL called this a.m. and asked if I could make his ADR's, I said sure, when are where. I followed his directions as to where and what he wanted to eat and all ADR's are for a different park then on my touring plan (= very little time that we even CAN spend time with them) AWWWW isn't that sad
Back to Disney - I can't believe that we will be that this time next week. Today I packed our overnight bag for Friday night. The plan is to get over to our resort around 7am Sat. to check in (I know,we won't get our room) and get our KTTW cards and head to Animal Kingdom for rope drop. We are going to have SO MUCH FUN (see, I am having happy thoughts again)
I meant to comment on you situation yesterday, but when the computer shut down on me, I lost my train of thought!
Sorry for all the drama, but I am glad things are looking up. And I am glad about the t-shirt transfers. Try to sit back and enjoy the trip now.
budafam, I will add you to the first post as soon as I am done here.
I found jammies for Kyle!!!! There was a pair of Agent P ones on the Disney Store website in his size. I wanted to get him Mickey, but this will be just fine. Oh, and Amy's aren't a surprise because instead of just handing me the package, the customer service lady at Penny's opened it.
I turned to Amy and said "surprise", with a grimace on my face. Ah, well....it's not the end of the world.Packing is done except for socks and undergarments. I'll pack that after I do laundry Tuesday night (the 18th). I'm planning to get my hair done on the 16th (yes, there is actually a salon here that is open on Sundays) and get my nails done on the 18th. I'll go home and (hopefully) won't mess them up when I do laundry. Although, I guess I could get my nails done Wednesday night and just not tough anything.
Like that'll happen!!!We actually had a really nice weekend here. Saturday morning, Amy & I did a road clean-up for her dance troupe while Donny & Kyle went to the Temple game. Quinn road in his stroller and enjoyed being outside (at least, I think he did....he was listening to my iPod the whole time...too funny). Yesterday, Donny, Kyle and I went to the Eagles-49ers game. My first football game (other than college). It was an experience, I'll tell you that. Donny is happy because his beloved 49ers eked out a win. He's usually an Eagles fan - except when they play the 49ers.
OK....guess that's all for now. Everybody have a great day!
im4kycats
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Just did my on-line check in
10 more days
YAY!
I get to do mine on Wednesday - I can't wait!
Tltorrez
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Well, I guess i'll be able to catch up on some packing today, as i'm home "sick" with DS. He had a bout of insomnia last night, woke at 1:00am and never went back to sleep. It doesn't happen often, but when it does it's rough.
I'm really worried because he had a bout during our long trip in Jan/Feb. Not fun. I'm particularly worried because he always has trouble falling asleep when someone else is in the room. Normally when we travel we always book a suite, but on this year's budget that wasn't an option. He had been sleeping well so I went ahead and booked a regular room. Now i'm really nervous that he won't sleep with me (or worse, the sitter) in the room. We aren't planning naps but we're trying to keep his sleeping hours reasonable so that we can do MNSSHP on our last night. Now i'm stressed.
I'm really worried because he had a bout during our long trip in Jan/Feb. Not fun. I'm particularly worried because he always has trouble falling asleep when someone else is in the room. Normally when we travel we always book a suite, but on this year's budget that wasn't an option. He had been sleeping well so I went ahead and booked a regular room. Now i'm really nervous that he won't sleep with me (or worse, the sitter) in the room. We aren't planning naps but we're trying to keep his sleeping hours reasonable so that we can do MNSSHP on our last night. Now i'm stressed.
mommy2mrb
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figmentswife
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I checked weather.com 2 days ago and there was only 1 bad day, your post made me go check again and now there are like 5 bad days??????
You know what, It is all good. My DH deserves this trip after all of the health issues he had last year we are going to have nice weather and a GREAT TIME. I can handle a short shower every one in a while, it will just give me a reason to shop. Then the parks will be ALL MINE (almost) b\c most people will leave when it starts. I however - do not melt and I will keep on going. You know, if it happens while we are in Epcot, I can just run over to my husbands place: Journey Into Imagination With Figment: and we will hang out with him. That will not hurt my feelings at all to spend more time with Figment.
FigmentChick - I hope your computer is working better. I have not commented much on anyone else stuff b\c well....I was so caught up in my drama. But I am over it now (please don't hold me to that, just in cause I have another rant)
For the PP that is leaving today....
for you. See you there Friday.I am off to start getting Presents for the Christmas exchange today b\c I have to wrap them and mail them before we leave Friday or from Disney if I don't get it done.
IggyLans
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Leaving Thursday, still have to do laundry, pack, clean the house, drop the dog off at the kennel, and this morning I thought I lost the ME tags... LOL! Talk about freaking out! I have never waited this long to start packing... I will really need a vacation if I make it thru the next 3 days.... 
figmentswife
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Well, I guess i'll be able to catch up on some packing today, as i'm home "sick" with DS. He had a bout of insomnia last night, woke at 1:00am and never went back to sleep. It doesn't happen often, but when it does it's rough.
I'm really worried because he had a bout during our long trip in Jan/Feb. Not fun. I'm particularly worried because he always has trouble falling asleep when someone else is in the room. Normally when we travel we always book a suite, but on this year's budget that wasn't an option. He had been sleeping well so I went ahead and booked a regular room. Now i'm really nervous that he won't sleep with me (or worse, the sitter) in the room. We aren't planning naps but we're trying to keep his sleeping hours reasonable so that we can do MNSSHP on our last night. Now i'm stressed.
You may have answered this another time, but I don't know. Have you asked the Dr. if you could give him something (antihistamine) to help him go to sleep???
Tltorrez
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One downside of the Dolphin - no online check-in and no Mickey mail. These little milestones are imporant. 
Though I am waiting for my UT tickets; if they don't arrive by today i'll have to call. And maybe i'll get a Photopass in the mail.
I do want to book the sitter and order the birthday cake before I go. But I don't want to do that too many days out in case we change our plans again. Not making any more big changes, but we've made some little ones.
Last night we decided to skip Illuminations Sat night after PFTS. It'll be really crowded and we'll be able to see it on Friday anyway. After that we were planning to hop on the monorail and go over to Poly for a drink. DH and DSis got to do that last Oct one day while I was napping with DS, so visiting the monorail resorts was high on my list for this trip. Now since we'll be leaving the park before Illuminations, we'll beat the monorail crush and will likely have time to hit GF and Poly.
Today I offered DS the option to sub out one of his Thursday activities (swimming and fishing) for Fantasia Gardens mini golf. Maybe I shouldn't have offered; it's a really tough choice for him. So much to do; so little time.
Though I am waiting for my UT tickets; if they don't arrive by today i'll have to call. And maybe i'll get a Photopass in the mail.
I do want to book the sitter and order the birthday cake before I go. But I don't want to do that too many days out in case we change our plans again. Not making any more big changes, but we've made some little ones.
Last night we decided to skip Illuminations Sat night after PFTS. It'll be really crowded and we'll be able to see it on Friday anyway. After that we were planning to hop on the monorail and go over to Poly for a drink. DH and DSis got to do that last Oct one day while I was napping with DS, so visiting the monorail resorts was high on my list for this trip. Now since we'll be leaving the park before Illuminations, we'll beat the monorail crush and will likely have time to hit GF and Poly.
Today I offered DS the option to sub out one of his Thursday activities (swimming and fishing) for Fantasia Gardens mini golf. Maybe I shouldn't have offered; it's a really tough choice for him. So much to do; so little time.
Tltorrez
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I'd be a little nervous about that because of the potential interaction. DS8 (almost 9) is severely ADHD. He's on a pretty high dose of Focalin (a ritalin-type stimulant). The odd thing is, we don't think the insomnia is caused by the meds. I can give him his morning meds and then put him down for a nap a couple hours later (as I will today). And the insomnia is pretty infrequent.
To be honest, one thing I have noticed is that he falls asleep better if he has more medicine in his system because he fidgets less. But he wasn't particularly fidgety last night so I was hesitant to try giving him a pill in the middle of the night; it is kind of non-intuitive to give a stimulant to put a kid to sleep. I don't know. Maybe I should have tried it; it couldn't have made things worse.
Then again by the middle of the night, his meds really have worn off, so maybe a little cold medicine would help. It's just so hard to make decisions at that hour when you're half asleep. And sometimes putting him in my bed and rubbing his back puts him right to sleep. And other times sending him back to his room where he's not bothered by anyone else does the trick. I never want to take more drastic measures until i'm sure something isn't working. But of course, by then several hours have gone by and we're both a wreck.
Last week was a rough week for him at school (where the previous weeks had been fantastic). So i'm really just hoping this is a growth spurt or development al shift or something that will be over in a few days.
rafikifan2911
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Hey what villa's are you staying at? Im staying at Kidani Village from 10/8 to 10/15. This will be my first ever trip to disney world!! have a magial time!
rafikifan2911
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I cant belive that this saturday I will be in disney world! Its coming so fast but then again not fast enough!! Im sooo excited anxious nervous all at the same time. Im only nervous because i have never been. But I cant wait!!!! Does anyone have any tips for a newbie and someone that is going on there honeymoon? My husband has been before but its been since 2004 since he last went!!
rafikifan2911
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Alright people! My second trip to WDW is 9 days away!! My fiance and I have been saving up for this trip and we were finally able to both get a good solid week off of work together! We're going 10/11 to 10/16 and staying at the AKV thanks to a good friend who let us borrow some points! Here's the "itinerary"; let me know what you all think!
10/11: Arrive @ 930am, get car, head to AK. Dinner at Boma
10/12: Breakfast @ Chef Mickeys. Epcot!
10/13: MK... all day.. MNSSHP @ night!
10/14: Free day.. probably DTD & reservations @ Kouzzina chef table 630pm!!
10/15: HS
10:16: We're leaving this day open to go back to wherever! Then flight out at 9pm.
We both really wanted to experience character dining and CM was the only place open to reservations! Neither one of us have been to WDW in almost 15 years. Even though it's a short 6 days, I can't begin to explain how stoked I am!!! AH!
Hey what villa are you staying at? We are staying at Kidani. We will be there from 10/8-10/15!! Have a magical trip
tigger30066
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Alright people! My second trip to WDW is 9 days away!! My fiance and I have been saving up for this trip and we were finally able to both get a good solid week off of work together! We're going 10/11 to 10/16 and staying at the AKV thanks to a good friend who let us borrow some points! Here's the "itinerary"; let me know what you all think!
10/11: Arrive @ 930am, get car, head to AK. Dinner at Boma
10/12: Breakfast @ Chef Mickeys. Epcot!
10/13: MK... all day.. MNSSHP @ night!
10/14: Free day.. probably DTD & reservations @ Kouzzina chef table 630pm!!
10/15: HS
10:16: We're leaving this day open to go back to wherever! Then flight out at 9pm.
We both really wanted to experience character dining and CM was the only place open to reservations! Neither one of us have been to WDW in almost 15 years. Even though it's a short 6 days, I can't begin to explain how stoked I am!!! AH!
That's our party day too.
We were going to get a full 6 day pass but decided to take a day to sleep in (for once!) and screw around. I can't even begin to explain how excited I am for this trip even though I'm sure everyone here is well aware!
Like I said, it's been YEARS since either one of us have been there. I'm a week out and I'm starting to loose sleep and have all kinds of crazy dreams about it!!
@ rafikifan - We are staying in a deluxe studio at Jambo house. It's a DVC member points room only.. though I'm not sure what that means exactly..
Like I said, it's been YEARS since either one of us have been there. I'm a week out and I'm starting to loose sleep and have all kinds of crazy dreams about it!!
@ rafikifan - We are staying in a deluxe studio at Jambo house. It's a DVC member points room only.. though I'm not sure what that means exactly..
im4kycats
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Morning everyone!
We are getting so close and I am more obsessed than ever! I know I've posted our schedule before, but I have made some adjustments so you are getting it again! 
10/15 – Arrival Day! Afternoon and evening at HS – dinner at 50’s Prime Time
10/16 – AK – going to try for RD – dinner at O’hana’s
10/17 – Epcot – ride and eat as much as we can!
10/18 – Morning pool/resort time – MK around 2 pm – dinner at CP @4:45 – MNSSHP!
10/19 – WWHP @ IOA – DTD or resort after IOA
10/20 – Whatever we want in the AM – HS for EMH in the PM
10/21 – 1900 Park Faire @ 9:05 – MK – Epcot
10/22 – departure day. ME around 3 pm, so will have morning for whatever the family wants.
We'll be at POFQ, as I know several folks here will be! I will have my LGMH buttons on my back pack or whatever I will be carrying each day. I know we will be at the pool multiple times - my two are water dogs!
Here is a picture of all of us:
We'll have me-Shelly, DH-Tim, DD(8)-Alexis, DS(14)-Timmy, and DM-Jo. Can you guess who is who in the picture?
If you spot us, say hi! We are always up for meeting new peeps!
We are getting so close and I am more obsessed than ever!
I know I've posted our schedule before, but I have made some adjustments so you are getting it again! 10/15 – Arrival Day! Afternoon and evening at HS – dinner at 50’s Prime Time
10/16 – AK – going to try for RD – dinner at O’hana’s
10/17 – Epcot – ride and eat as much as we can!
10/18 – Morning pool/resort time – MK around 2 pm – dinner at CP @4:45 – MNSSHP!
10/19 – WWHP @ IOA – DTD or resort after IOA
10/20 – Whatever we want in the AM – HS for EMH in the PM
10/21 – 1900 Park Faire @ 9:05 – MK – Epcot
10/22 – departure day. ME around 3 pm, so will have morning for whatever the family wants.
We'll be at POFQ, as I know several folks here will be! I will have my LGMH buttons on my back pack or whatever I will be carrying each day. I know we will be at the pool multiple times - my two are water dogs!
Here is a picture of all of us:
We'll have me-Shelly, DH-Tim, DD(8)-Alexis, DS(14)-Timmy, and DM-Jo. Can you guess who is who in the picture?
If you spot us, say hi! We are always up for meeting new peeps!
That means that you rented points from a DVC member (or you are one and used your points!) for a room-only reservation - no tickets and no dining plan. You'll get towel service on Day 4, but otherwise no mousekeeping.
Enjoy!
rafikifan2911
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That's our party day too.
Mine too!! What are you guys going as?
rafikifan2911
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We were going to get a full 6 day pass but decided to take a day to sleep in (for once!) and screw around. I can't even begin to explain how excited I am for this trip even though I'm sure everyone here is well aware!
Like I said, it's been YEARS since either one of us have been there. I'm a week out and I'm starting to loose sleep and have all kinds of crazy dreams about it!!
@ rafikifan - We are staying in a deluxe studio at Jambo house. It's a DVC member points room only.. though I'm not sure what that means exactly..
that awsome. you are just the next hotel over from me. We are staying at the dvc kidani. my husbands partents have dvc points!! that awsome though!!
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