You can take the girl out of Disney, BUT

[macraven]

i'm late for the party but here now.

ok, start anytime..........






forget about unpacking before you come to the computer.

 

[Poolrat]

Reporting for reading

 

[bubba's mom]

Checkin in....and holy moley did Claire GROW!!!

 

[jenseib]

I am with you

Hey and you're first!!!

Yeah I get to be first! Can't wait to hear all about your trip!

Almost!

Oh poo to late

Thats OK. making it on the first page is great!

Yay! Can't wait!!

Hey Nikki!

Great start! I love your intro photo with the smiling man behind you. He looks so happy to be in your photo I really thought he was someone you knew and was supposed to be in the photo.

We were totally photobombed! I never noticed it til lI went to edit the picture and then had a good laugh!

I'm in!

Jill in CO

Welcome!!!!

Can't wait to hear all about it!

Please tell me you didn't lose anything this time......

If I did, I haven't realized it yet. I think I did good this time!

Hey, I'm here! I've been following on Facebook which has made me anxious for the real TR to start!

I tried to update a lot on facebook, but sometimes the phone wouldn't cooperate.

Can't wait for the details.

Welcome!!!

I'm here!!

Can't wait to hear all about this trip!
I love your "photo-bomb" picture! Those always crack me up! There's even an entire thread on here somewhere devoted to photobomb pics!

Yes! I'll have to find that thread. I also have a great picture for the thread that is called something like pictures the averagee tourist doesn't take from our MK day. Skip pointed it out, and it was hilarious. So many people stopped to see it. It was kind of far away though and I only brought a shorter lens to Disney. If I had known, I would've brought the longer one!

I'm here!!

Welcome!!!! I hope I can keep you entertained!

I'm looking forward to hearing about the "other" park too. I hope you had a great trip.

The trip to the dark side was very fun. I almost felt like a traitor at times though.

Excellent! I loved your cruise TR and can't wait to hear about this adventure! We are planning our first Disney cruise with 2 days at Universal/IOA next April.

Thanks for joining in. We are cruising again in Nov. 4 nights on the Dream. I can't wait, but I have a long time yet.

Yea!!! I am so excited to read another TR from you! I enjoyed your last one so much, especially your phenomenal photos!

Thanks so much. I love taking pictures. I annoy the heck out of my family at times, while other times they are pointing out things I should take a picture of. Skip was telling me over and over that I wasn't taking enough in the queue for Forbidden Journey.

Joining in and can't wait to hear all about the trip!

Hi Lisa!!!

I can't wait to read along!!

Yay! You made it. I am working on the next installment tonight.

I can't believe you are already back! Great family photo.

I know! It was a very short trip. The days flew by too. But it was great fun and I really did things differently this time too. I was more laid back....well for me, I was. I think Skip still thought I was going too fast.

Joining the fun.

Thanks for follwoing along!

i'm late for the party but here now.

ok, start anytime..........






forget about unpacking before you come to the computer.

Thanks for joining. I always love reading your tips and suggestions on other threads. You have helped me in planning!

Reporting for reading

Hi Pat! We even had a little pool time too!

 

[Caretames1]

Aww Man! I didn't even make the first page!!

That's the last time I leave my laptop unattended!


HI Jen! I'm here!

 

[jenseib]

The 2 weeks we had to plan this trip just flew by. The weather turned extremely nice at home, with 80 plus degree days. I did yard work and also started walking outside to get ready for all the park walking. I even dragged Claire with me on some of them to get her little legs ready as well.

I also had several customers to take care of for my job in that time and I tried my best to wrap up any loose ends before leaving and sent out emails letting people know I would be gone during the week and with any reminders or info that I thought they needed.

I also had to pull out summer clothing and get that packed. Claire has grown like a weed once again, but we found several things that still fit.
Soon after the trip was booked, Jeanne, one of my co-workers messaged me and told me I could borrow a skirt and top of one of her DD’s that was Harry Potter themed. GREAT! Sadly, this outfit got lost in the mail and as of yet has not turned up on either end. I sure do hope it eventually makes its way to one of us.
But Jeanne knows me so well. She also gave me some ideas and names of people who make dresses. Before I knew it, I had two outfits ordered for Claire to wear to the parks. This is right up Claire’s alley. At Disney, she typically wears a princess dress for part of the day and then some Disney themed outfit.
I also took it step further and ordered bows to match the outfits.

I also made a pillowcase for signatures. This was a cute idea in theory, but when we got there, we ended up only getting 3 signatures. Claire was a little shy with the Universal characters for some reason.

I also emailed Bubbasmom (Barb) and she gave me some wonderful tips that I used to make a tip sheet for us.


On Sat. the 24th, We went shopping with my Mom, and she bought me an early Easter/Mothers Day gift. A kindle fire. I amreally loving this thing. I debated on leaving the laptop at home, since I now had the kindle, but I did end up bringing it…and never even taking it out of the bag. I had thought I might need it to dump pictures on, but I didn’t. I think it will stay home from now on. It’s heavy and a pain in the butt to bring. I plan on buying a few more CF cards before our next trip, so I should be OK with not having it along, and I can get on the internet just fine with the Kindle. I’m not super savvy with it, but I can still work it enough to make do.

By Sunday, March 25th, most everything was packed and ready to go. I only had a few more items to throw in the suitcase before we left.

Here are the bags. Claire thought we should take a picture.

Everyone went to bed at a normal time. And we had most of the day Monday to wait out as well. Claire was already too excited. But I told her she needed to be patient as we weren’t even leaving till late afternoon the next day. I figured that she would sleep in (she loves to sleep in and stay up late), and then we could run to the bank and get the last minute stuff done to keep her mind off of things…..yeah right!

 

[jenseib]

Checkin in....and holy moley did Claire GROW!!!

Well speak of the Devil...there she is!

Yes, Claire seems to be growing non stop lately. I have to buy clothes big now so they will last more than a month or 2.

Aww Man! I didn't even make the first page!!

That's the last time I leave my laptop unattended!


HI Jen! I'm here!

I know. Everyone always starts there reports as soon as I walk away! I think some do it on purpose.

 

[sunshineNJ]

Hi, I live in NJ. I have always wanted to be a travel agent. Of course I'm obsessed with Disney. What would be the first step i would take to get started. Thanks

 

[mousetravel]

Here's the photobomb thread for ya!
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2563622&highlight=photobomb

I need to re-visit this thread because I posted a few pics on there, too!

 

[annmarieda]

I always love what you have Claire wear to the parks. Those two outfits are AH-dorable!!!

 

[photographymom517]

Hey Jen! Just found this! Welcome back!!!

I love all of the outfits you got Claire! I'm glad I have three boys or else I would be broke all the time!!!

Can't wait to hear about your adventures at Universal! I haven't been since 1999 so I'm curious to see how it's changed!

LOVE your tote -- I didn't know you bought a Disney Dooney!!!

 

[dizneeat]

Page 3!!!!!!! Can you forgive me, Jen? I blame it on being fast asleep because of the 6 hour time change!

But I am here now ....... and now going back to read!

 

[LuvEeyore]

Jen,
I wnt to bed on page 1 at 730 p, and woke up on page 3 at 4 am. What a following. Cant wait to read more.

 

[Daddy_of_Princesses]

Here are the bags. Claire thought we should take a picture.

(sarcasm font on)
Suuuuure, Claire thought you should take a picture. I can't believe you would stoop to blaming your precious daughter for your photo obsession. For shame.
(sarcasm font off)


On a side note, 12 hours, only two official updates, and we are on page 3???

 

[RinkyTinkyTinky]

I'm in!

I know what you mean about your heart still being with Disney. I've looked into a cruise through Royal Car. b/c I thought it would be cheaper (and they actually have more to offer on their ships it seems), but I really don't think I can bring myself to do it. It just doesn't feel the same. I'm just sold on Disney all the way! And when we went to Seaworld... same thing... it was fun, but it's not Disney.

Can't wait to read all about your trip!

 

[jenseib]

Here's the photobomb thread for ya!
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2563622&highlight=photobomb

I need to re-visit this thread because I posted a few pics on there, too!

I'm loving this thread! Too funny.

I always love what you have Claire wear to the parks. Those two outfits are AH-dorable!!!

Thanks

Hey Jen! Just found this! Welcome back!!!

I love all of the outfits you got Claire! I'm glad I have three boys or else I would be broke all the time!!!

Can't wait to hear about your adventures at Universal! I haven't been since 1999 so I'm curious to see how it's changed!

LOVE your tote -- I didn't know you bought a Disney Dooney!!!

Hi Hope! 1999 was my last trip too.

Page 3!!!!!!! Can you forgive me, Jen? I blame it on being fast asleep because of the 6 hour time change!

But I am here now ....... and now going back to read!

I figured you were sleeping.

Jen,
I wnt to bed on page 1 at 730 p, and woke up on page 3 at 4 am. What a following. Cant wait to read more.

It's kind of exciting!

(sarcasm font on)
Suuuuure, Claire thought you should take a picture. I can't believe you would stoop to blaming your precious daughter for your photo obsession. For shame.
(sarcasm font off)


On a side note, 12 hours, only two official updates, and we are on page 3???

OK, you might be right.....

I'm in!

I know what you mean about your heart still being with Disney. I've looked into a cruise through Royal Car. b/c I thought it would be cheaper (and they actually have more to offer on their ships it seems), but I really don't think I can bring myself to do it. It just doesn't feel the same. I'm just sold on Disney all the way! And when we went to Seaworld... same thing... it was fun, but it's not Disney.

Can't wait to read all about your trip!

Hi ya!!!!I've looked at other lines too, and really with all the extra cost of things onboard, you don't save a lot verses Disney. My next goal is to save enough to go on the Fantasy...maybe in 2014.

 

[natebenma]

Can't wait to hear about your trip!!! Too funny about your husband insisting on a day at MK. Mine did that too during our Dark Side trip!

Claire's dresses/skirts/bow are TOO adorable!

Dee

 

[jenseib]

Can't wait to hear about your trip!!! Too funny about your husband insisting on a day at MK. Mine did that too during our Dark Side trip!

Claire's dresses/skirts/bow are TOO adorable!

Dee

Welcome!!! I so enjoyed your Universal TR too. Yep, Skip would neve admit it, but he said we needed to do it for Claire! I really think Claire wouldn't have cared though. She had a ball at Universal.

 

[idgy]

Enjoying your trip report! Cute outfits for the parks. Love that idea!

I'm curious about the tips you got from Bubbasmom...could you post them for us?

 

[Woth2982]

I can't believe you already started! Yay! I am on a business trip in Montreal this week shut off from everything! This will keep me entertained! Claire is gonna be on the disboards soon I think if she is having you take photos of the luggage! Another dis-aholic has sparked!