Coming to you Live from Disney World! SEE NEW THREAD

[emmebear]

You used a hunger games reference. I like you even more!

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I first must post a holiday-themed pic which sanapp included with her Flying Fish update last night.
My apologies to sanapp for forgetting it.






While she didn't say in her email update, I'm assuming that this festive photo was taken in the lobby of the Boardwalk Resort.

1 Scavenger Hunt Point Earned

[jabead]

ATTN: DECEMBER REPORTERS


I've added a couple more details to the Holiday Roulette Game.

The first is -

Please don't forget to include the location in your update descriptions. For instance, if you send a pic of an ice cream cone please tell me from what specific location it was purchased, such as the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor, and not just Magic Kingdom. If you purchase a snack from a cart and include it in an update, then say Main Street cart or cart by XXXX ride. I'll then assign it to one of the Groups so that it is eligible to win a Roulette point.


The other thing is that I originally forgot to state that the Holiday-themed pics do not have to be of edible items. Anything we have not seen yet here on this thread could potentially be worth a point (subject to my discretion). So be creative with your festive photos!

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And now for our First Update of the Day, which for the 3rd day in a row is from Jess (ILikeWaffles). The girl is on a roll!


She and Pete are now at Disney World and staying at Port Orleans Riverside.
They had an early breakfast this morning at the...


Riverside Mill Food Court






"Make Your Own Omelet" with cheddar cheese, ham, and tomato and a side of home fries






Cheese Danish



Jess said, "We shared the omelet and also split the danish. It was all very good, but I liked the home fries the best."

2 Scavenger Hunt Points Earned

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Next we have a couple of Holiday-themed pics from emmebear, who was at Disney World last weekend but forgot to send these while she was there.






Emme & Christmas Duffy








Emme, emmebear & Magic Kingdom Toy Soldiers

2 Scavenger Hunt Points Earned

[sunnysideup3]

We leave tomorrow! I can't wait to live report for everyone!

[jabead]

Next we have an update from our current Disneyland reporter, Paula (smile4stamps).


These pics are from her breakfast this morning at...



Goofy's Kitchen







Paula said, "The PB & J Pizza is my favorite! Love it!! It's the whole reason I booked the breakfast.
Well, that and that the parks don't open 'til 10:00 a.m.!!!"







Pizza with a Hidden Mickey

Note from jabead: I've decided to include Paula in the Scavenger Hunt fun and award her points for her Disneyland updates.



1 Scavenger Hunt Point Earned

[jabead]

Originally Posted by sunnysideup3

We leave tomorrow! I can't wait to live report for everyone!

Perfect timing Jillian!

Just a reminder that next up to the Disney Dining plate will be...




sunnysideup3



sunnysideup3 - Jillian, Nate, & son, Eli, will be taking a surprise (for Eli) vacation to WDW from 11/29 - 12/8.
Here is sunnysideup3's PTR.

Jillian has offered to do live updates for us doing their trip!





HAVE A GREAT TRIP, Jillian & family!!!

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Originally Posted by jmm476

That sounds like a good plan. I have to set aside my commando touring ways to make sure that nap time happens every day for DD and DH. If I have something to work on during nap time, that will help. You can count me in!

Yay! I'll look forward to hearing from you starting around nap time on the 8th or 9th.

Originally Posted by soontobewed07

So I'm going to take the plunge we will be in Disney 1/16 to 1/23 staying at BWV. I'm hoping with a 6 month old and 5 year old I can get enough pictures there will be 3 adults.

Thanks for volunteering soontobewed07! I've added you to the January trip list in Post #2 and will be sending out a PM in late December with my info for sending your updates.

Originally Posted by disneydivamama

4 more days until we leave! We are so excited!

I added in your additional info regarding your trip. Just two more days!!!

Originally Posted by Dalamara

SO excited that we will be leaving for WDW in less than 6 days!!! I will be attempting to do live reports for the very first time, so I am taking Jabead's idea to post my plans ahead of time.

What a great trip you have planned for you and your BFF, Liz!! Thanks so much for being willing to share parts of it with us. Talk to you soon!

Originally Posted by happy2012

Hi Barb! Just wanted to sneak a peak @ this thread today. I just wanted to let you know we ate @ Planet Hollywood for lunch & it was good. The min after we took pics of our meals, the manager walked passed our table 700x & asked us how everything was & even bussed our table!! Either he knows we are dissers of thinks we write in a food mag. We were LOL!!! Just thought I'd share that story here. Now back to being "logged out" HAHAHa!!!

Thanks for checking in and telling us about your Planet Hollywood story. Very interesting!

Originally Posted by debrapagliasotti

December roulette sounds fun. We have 27 ADRs x 6 people (2 adults, 2 Disney adults & 2 kids) X 11 days and a whopping 120 snack credits (we are doing DxDP -- all TS) and some CL snacks and while I dont know how well I will do with points, I can promise pictures since I am sending in "live updates".

I will post our ADRs in the next couple weeks (have to make sure I dont need to change any...again ) and will also be doing a DR upon return home.

Thanks so much Barb for all your work in this wonderful thread! Its honestly the first thread I check on when I come to Dis.

Wow...27 ADRs and 120 snack credits!!! Sounds like a dream come true! Can't wait to start receiving your updates, Debra!

Originally Posted by disneychristmasx3

We have just one small change. We are now arriving on the 19th. We were trying to stay until the 29th as well but there were no more free dining rooms available for those last 2 days!

Yay for 1 more day at Disney World!!! Too bad though that the 28th & 29th didn't work out. We could have really used you those days too. Oh well, I mustn't be greedy.

Originally Posted by AlohaPolynesian

So excited! I leave on Friday and have tweaked my ADR's a bit. This is what we have planned so far:

Rose & Crown Dinner
Via Napoli Dinner
California Grill Dinner
Kona Cafe Lunch
LTT Lunch

I know those are popular restaurants but I am a vegetarian and am going with my mom who is not - so hopefully I can share some photos of a variety of foods for you guys

Your plans look great and you will be our first Disney World reporter to provide us with a vegetarian's point of view.

Originally Posted by Rarity

Consider me still a go!

WRT additional information on our trip - it'll be my sister and I. We'll be staying at Pop Century and using the DDP. It's been at least 14 years since I last visited WDW, and I honestly don't remember much about it, so I still feel like a total newbie. This is also our first time being in the World during the Christmas season.

My sister turns 25 December 17th, but we'll still be celebrating her birthday while we're there. Our trip's also a "life is looking up" celebration. We've had a rough couple of years (especially me), but we're doing a lot better emotionally and financially.

I'm excited to do a bit of live reporting! Can't wait to see what you've come up with for the December team. And thank you for all that you do!

I hope you and your sister have a great celebratory trip! Hope you enjoy the Holiday Roulette!

Originally Posted by DisWishes720

Can't wait for this! I will be there with my DH, our DS (18 months) and my parents and brothers are meeting us later in the trip. I can't wait to eat myself silly!

I will expect many "silly" texts from you then. Sounds like fun!

Originally Posted by Ginamarie

Can't wait for the December fun! It looks like there are a lot of great ADRs coming up and some fun new reporters too

I agree GM...it looks to be a fun-filled & Disney food-filled December!

Originally Posted by ses1230

Sounds like fun, I can't wait to get started! 11 days to go!

Only 10 days now...almost to the single digits!

Originally Posted by JessiLynn015

My trip will include DH, baby DS (about 4mo at the time of trip), & my Mom. Since I moved south, Mom has met me at Disney for four year in a row! We've made it a tradition. We're excited to include my guys this time. DH has recently returned from his third deployment and my mom hasn't seen Kesler since he was a newborn. Mom has recent health issues that prevent her from riding all the "thrill" rides, so she's glad she'll have Kes to keep her occupied while DH & I enjoy us time on our favorite rides.

What a great tradition to have with your mom and now with your DS along it will be even better I'm sure. Please thank your DH for his service (x 3) to his country. I hope you all have a wonderful trip together and I look forward to receiving your updates!

Originally Posted by emmysmommy

December roulette is such a creative and fun idea! You do an amazing job keeping this thread updated and full of fun!

Glad you finally received the photo of us tonight. Michael, Emily and I had a lovely evening with Paula (smile4stamps) watching the holiday fireworks and dinner at Naples in DTD.

Hey Brenda! Thank you so much for thinking to send me a pic last night of you and Paula. It really made my day!

Originally Posted by emmebear

You used a hunger games reference. I like you even more!

Why thank you, emmebear! Glad you caught the reference.

[Dalamara]

Everything on that plate from Goofy's Kitchen looks ridiculously delicious! Is that a character meal?

[AppleSister1]

Are you still looking for December reporters? I've always wanted to do a TR or DR, but never had the time. I think I could do this!

We will be at POFQ from 12/25 - 1/2 for our bi-annual Disney Christmas trip! "We" includes me, my sister and her husband, and my other sister and her two terrific boys. We've done A LOT of Disney and look forward to dining!

We have ADRs this time at:

Teppan Edo
Artist's Point
Mama Melrose
Yachtsman Steakhouse
Sanaa
Fultons
And...our first time at the Tomorrowland Terrace Dessert Party!

Plus, they'll be lots of snacking and QS.

Let me know if you'd like us to send you some live updates!

[jabead]

RECRUITMENT TIME

I seem to have lost two of our reporters who were scheduled to do updates this week and next. happy2012 had to back out due to her DH's request for an "unplugged" vacation and another reporter seems to be MIA. So if anyone is going to Disney World between now and Dec. 7, there is an opening for at least one more reporter.

Here are the other dates which we could still use some additional live reporters:



December 29 - January 1 - We have no one yet for these dates (ETA: We've got one now! )

January 2 - January 10 - 1 more reporter needed

January 21 - January 31 - 2 more reporters needed


So if your trip to Disney World falls during any of these dates, please consider doing live updates for us either by text or email. Also, if you're going sometime between now and the end of January but not during the above listed dates, please still check with me if you would like to be a live reporter. I might still be able to squeeze you into the schedule depending on your dates.

Thanks again everyone!

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Originally Posted by AppleSister1

Are you still looking for December reporters? I've always wanted to do a TR or DR, but never had the time. I think I could do this!

We will be at POFQ from 12/25 - 1/2 for our bi-annual Disney Christmas trip! "We" includes me, my sister and her husband, and my other sister and her two terrific boys. We've done A LOT of Disney and look forward to dining!

We have ADRs this time at:

Teppan Edo
Artist's Point
Mama Melrose
Yachtsman Steakhouse
Sanaa
Fultons
And...our first time at the Tomorrowland Terrace Dessert Party!

Plus, they'll be lots of snacking and QS.

Let me know if you'd like us to send you some live updates!

You have perfect timing AppleSister1! Yes, yes, yes...we absolutely need you! In fact, you will have our undivided attention here from 12/29 - 1/1, unless we get some more volunteers.

I'll send you a PM with my info right away.

Thanks so much for volunteering!

[smile4stamps]

Originally Posted by Dalamara

Everything on that plate from Goofy's Kitchen looks ridiculously delicious! Is that a character meal?

Yes it is a character meal at the Disneyland Hotel. Since the park hours are short I decided it would be a good way to start my day! The food was pretty good. I expected since I was there so early that it would be hot but I guess for some reason HOT just doesn't happen on buffets!!

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We received three updates this afternoon from our reporters, the first of which was emailed to us by sanapp.


This morning she and her DD had breakfast with the princesses at...


Cinderella's Royal Table



sanapp said, "This morning we went to CRT. I seem to have lost most of my pics. DD was the honorary princess of the day, as we were the first to check in. DD at the strawberries of course and the cinnamon rolls. I had the lobster and crab crepes, which I enjoyed more than I thought I would. I also asked for a side of potatoes. DD had the child's plate and asked for more bacon. The server had no problem giving us the requests."









Plate of Assorted Breakfast Pastries




Then sanapp said, "I couldn't leave MK today without having a pineapple float. SOOOO GOOOOOD!!!"




Dole Whip Float