November 2012 Trip planners #4~almost Disney time! Everyone welcome!

[reddog75418]

I just paid off our trip for November!!1 So excited this is our first trip during the holidays and the kids have no idea that we are going!!

[princesshope1982]

morning all

30 days to go


working on my packing list

what are some easily forgotten things??

[squirrel4569]

Originally Posted by reddog75418

I just paid off our trip for November!!1 So excited this is our first trip during the holidays and the kids have no idea that we are going!!

Congrats on paying off your trip!

We've got 6 weeks to go today!

[princesshope1982]

anyone know how much the pressed penny tube and holder can hold?

[ireneryan]

One month!! One month!!! One Month!!!!

[squirrel4569]

I almost forgot to update with our news from yesterday.

My mom had pre-ordered the Cinderella movie and went to pick it up yesterday. While she was there she asked if we needed/wanted anything else. One of the things we were wanting to get for the girls was some cereal bowls for morning breakfast in the room. She agreed to get those and also, since she had pre-ordered the Cinderella movie, she would get lithographs from the movie and wanted us to be able to take them and have them signed at the park!

All in all it was a winning day for Disney at our house!

In other Disney news, our plan for subterfuge is working well. Whenever we say "we're going to Disney World!" the girls scowl at us and say "No we are not. Where are we *really* going?"

They are going to be really surprised when we actually go!

Speaking of pressed pennies, I have to get some coins rolled up and turned into pennies and quarters. We also have to figure out a plan for keeping and storing them. I'm thinking laminating pages after we get home to put in a scrapbook, but while we're out and about maybe putting them into a gladware type container might work well too?

As to the things I forget when traveling it typically is the toiletries that I still need until just before we leave. Never fails. You grab your soap, your shampoo and your tooth brush and then you forget your deodorant or a hairbrush or something like that. Then you buy it on vacation and pay $20 for a half stick of deodorant.

Hope everyone has a great day. Pixiedust and good vibes to those that are waiting on Mickey Mail!

[uscgmouse]

Originally Posted by squirrel4569

Speaking of pressed pennies, I have to get some coins rolled up and turned into pennies and quarters. We also have to figure out a plan for keeping and storing them. I'm thinking laminating pages after we get home to put in a scrapbook, but while we're out and about maybe putting them into a gladware type container might work well too?

I bought a Disney World pressed penny book on ebay.. Like this one It is really cute and holds a good amount of pennies and has a few spots for the pressed quarters.

[AquaDame]

Originally Posted by uscgmouse

I bought a Disney World pressed penny book on ebay.. Like this one It is really cute and holds a good amount of pennies and has a few spots for the pressed quarters.

I have the Disneyland version of that one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Disneyland-R...item4abbdad62b

And I <3 it! It was cheaper in the park though - I want to say $6.99 or $7.99 (plus tax)!

[princesshope1982]

i have an m&m tube and a mentos tube, just not sure how many will fit in them

[Tulles]

Got our ME tags today! Still waiting for our Mickey Mail but its enough to tide me over. Only thing is I have to call them because our flight info is missing even after giving it to Disney by phone 3 times.

The thing I normally forget to pack is sun tan lotion. Since its cold here when we leave I don't think of the sun in Florida. Last time we had to buy some in Blizzard Beach for like $100.

[MomofKatie]

Originally Posted by princesshope1982

morning all

30 days to go


working on my packing list

what are some easily forgotten things??

We are at 27 days!!

Some of the things I always have to run back into the house for as we are pulling out:

phone chargers
book to read in car
first aid kit stuff
hat
sunscreen

[mrsap]

There is a Walmart pretty centrally located if you forget some things! I know we hit them up at least 2 or 3 times just for snacks and things we didn't want to pack for a long car ride.

[Minnie Mommy Mouse]

40 days for us!

We will be in WDW over Thanksgiving & I know it will be super crowded. I am hoping someone can answer this question:

If a park fills to capacity, can you still be admitted if you have dinner reservations? I am a little worried about this (ok, ALOT).

TIA,
Julie

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[AquaDame]

Originally Posted by Minnie Mommy Mouse

40 days for us!

We will be in WDW over Thanksgiving & I know it will be super crowded. I am hoping someone can answer this question:

If a park fills to capacity, can you still be admitted if you have dinner reservations? I am a little worried about this (ok, ALOT).

TIA,
Julie

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Unfortunately the offical word is no - fire codes are fire codes. I don't know if they have a line for special reasons where they will let people trickle in as people leave though...? I would think not because it wouldn't seem "fair" to other people though - I think closed at capacity means closed.

[Minnie Mommy Mouse]

Originally Posted by AquaDame

Unfortunately the offical word is no - fire codes are fire codes. I don't know if they have a line for special reasons where they will let people trickle in as people leave though...? I would think not because it wouldn't seem "fair" to other people though - I think closed at capacity means closed.

That is what I figured. I guess to be safe, you enter at rope drop & stick it out?

Also, during the week of Thanksgiving, do all parks full to capacity? Which ones are the worst?

Thanks,
Julie

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