September '09 PTR ~ A trip full of WONDERful firsts! UPDATED 10/12 TR STARTED! - Page 2 - The DIS Discussion Forums

jenny105 · 03-31-2009, 03:16 PM

Well, unfortunately I can't get the free dining since I am booked on a Land & Sea package. Bummer; but that won't stop me from eating like a monster at WDW!

Thanks to Lainey, I know that I have 83 days remaining until I can book my ADRs! But since I plan and think about all things Disney, I have a vague idea of where I want to go. Here are the places we are interested in:

Primetime Cafe - we've been here before, we love it!
San Angel Inn - love the atmosphere and food!
Le Cellier - this will be a first; I've heard nothing but good things.
Mama Melrose - another first but the menu looks yummy!
Beaches & Cream - anything 50's inspired

Tusker House - character breakfast with Donald, he's our favorite
Kona Cafe - 2 words: Tonga Toast. Joe loves bananas...I'm leaning toward the pineapple pancakes.
Ohana's - believe it or not, another first!
Hoop De Doo - we're torn between this and Ohana's. I actually did a poll on this and it was split right down the middle.

I think I'm leaning more toward Ohana's because we'll be having a late dinner and it overlooks MK. Joe is a big Wishes fan. Does anyone know if they pipe in the music for it in the restaurant?

One of the days, we'll be going to Universal. I know

But Margaritaville is a must!

We'll also be there for the start of the Food & Wine Festival which I'm super excited about!! That's yet another first. Is my thread title starting to make a little more sense?

karentan · 03-31-2009, 03:52 PM

they didnt pipe in the music last time we were in ohanas. we saw the taller fireworks but not all of them.

Rora · 03-31-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jenny105

Kona Cafe - 2 words: Tonga Toast. Joe loves bananas...I'm leaning toward the pineapple pancakes.

Jenny!! You cannot not eat the Tonga Toast!!

If you insist on getting pineapple pancakes you must try the Tonga Toast... Seriously.

I think I'm leaning more toward Ohana's because we'll be having a late dinner and it overlooks MK. Joe is a big Wishes fan. Does anyone know if they pipe in the music for it in the restaurant?
From what I remember, they don't.

One of the days, we'll be going to Universal. I know

But Margaritaville is a must!
Ooh, I do love Jimmy Buffett!

We'll also be there for the start of the Food & Wine Festival which I'm super excited about!! That's yet another first. Is my thread title starting to make a little more sense?

I'm so excited that you'll be there for F & W. You are going to love it!!

Great update!

jenny105 · 03-31-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by karentan

they didnt pipe in the music last time we were in ohanas. we saw the taller fireworks but not all of them.

I've heard they at least dim the lights and lower the music.

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Originally Posted by Rora

Jenny!! You cannot not eat the Tonga Toast!! If you insist on getting pineapple pancakes you must try the Tonga Toast... Seriously.

I don't like bananas at all so the Tonga Toast would be wasted on me. But I'll try Joe's, I promise! His eye went wandering to the steak & eggs platter but I told him I picked that place because I thought he would like the Tonga Toast so I'll be mad if he doesn't get it!

I'm so excited that you'll be there for F & W. You are going to love it!!

Great update!

I can't wait to try everything at F & W. I read last year that they had a champagne stand. I hope they have that again!!

karentan · 04-01-2009, 01:57 AM

yeah i think i remember them dimming the lights

jenny105 · 04-01-2009, 09:52 AM

So, we were dead set on driving to Florida this trip. We did it in November and had a lot of fun, stopped in Savannah on the way down; were planning on doing the same thing this time. Having the car for us would be a plus too, especially since we're considering going to Universal for a day. And if gas prices don't escalate like they did last summer, it's actually the least expensive option.

On the other hand, my brother's 40th birthday is 9/19, the day before we're supposed to be at WDW. If we drove, we'd have to leave this day, and there is talk about a surprise party for him. Considering that is a Saturday, there's a very good chance it would be that night and I'd have to miss it. I don't think it'd be a big deal to him if I did but my mom would give me hell, I'm sure.

So I looked into airfare. I found a flight from Atlantic City on Spirit airlines $174 roundtrip. Not bad at all! But then I got to thinking about baggage fees, adding on the cruise transfers, and all the little things that make flying add up. Plus the inconvinience of not having a car. I need to add up the differences and see which is the better option. Kind of hard to do considering I'm not sure what's going to happen to gas prices!

disneygirlinnj · 04-01-2009, 09:59 AM

Subbing!!

Where in NJ are you? I'm guessing furher south then I am since you're flying out of AC. I'm up in Bergen county... AND taking a trip pretty much the same week you are. I've yet to do a Disney Cruise though so I'd love to hear all about it!

jenny105 · 04-01-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by disneygirlinnj

Subbing!!

Where in NJ are you? I'm guessing furher south then I am since you're flying out of AC. I'm up in Bergen county... AND taking a trip pretty much the same week you are. I've yet to do a Disney Cruise though so I'd love to hear all about it!

Another Jersey girl!

I'm actually in Monmouth county, work in Union county. Atlantic City is much cheaper to fly out of than Newark. Plus, it'd be easy to get a ride down because my mom loves AC!

She'll use any excuse to make a trip there.

Where are you staying when you go? This will be my first Disney cruise! I'll be sure to tell you all about it!

disneygirlinnj · 04-01-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jenny105

Another Jersey girl!

I'm actually in Monmouth county, work in Union county. Atlantic City is much cheaper to fly out of than Newark. Plus, it'd be easy to get a ride down because my mom loves AC!

She'll use any excuse to make a trip there.

Where are you staying when you go? This will be my first Disney cruise! I'll be sure to tell you all about it!

We'll be staying at POFQ when we go...our first time there, can't wait! Haha... hmm...I wonder if I can get some of my friends to drive my mom and I to AC... I"m sure none will complain too much either!

jenny105 · 04-01-2009, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by disneygirlinnj

We'll be staying at POFQ when we go...our first time there, can't wait! Haha... hmm...I wonder if I can get some of my friends to drive my mom and I to AC... I"m sure none will complain too much either!

No way! We'll be staying right next door at POR. Our first time there too.

We can car pool!

DisneymoonJess07 · 04-01-2009, 10:52 AM

We are staying at POR, just a few weeks before you guys! Looks like you are well on your way to planning a great trip!! Good luck with the transportation issues, I know how that goes!

jenny105 · 04-01-2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by DisneymoonJess07

We are staying at POR, just a few weeks before you guys! Looks like you are well on your way to planning a great trip!! Good luck with the transportation issues, I know how that goes!

We've never stayed at POR before, we're so excited!! It looks beautiful. Have you ever stayed there before?

Thanks! We'll figure it out sooner or later.

Rora · 04-01-2009, 11:49 AM

Hey Jenny!

Hmm.. I understand your transportation dilemma. BUT, it seems like driving would be the most cost efficent. Your plane tickets sound like a good deal but again, there are additional costs (baggage, cruise) and I hate having to rely on other transportation. Typically we always ride the busses in WDW but it's nice to know your car is there if you want it.

I say drive and tell your mom that you are so sorry but you just can't make it but are certainly looking forward to celebrating with him (and them!) when you get home!!

jenny105 · 04-01-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Rora

Hey Jenny!

Hmm.. I understand your transportation dilemma. BUT, it seems like driving would be the most cost efficent. Your plane tickets sound like a good deal but again, there are additional costs (baggage, cruise) and I hate having to rely on other transportation. Typically we always ride the busses in WDW but it's nice to know your car is there if you want it.

I say drive and tell your mom that you are so sorry but you just can't make it but are certainly looking forward to celebrating with him (and them!) when you get home!!

It's definitely more cost efficient. And I like knowing that if the buses are taking too long, I can just hop in my car and go. Plus, I want to get to the port on the earlier side and I can only do that if I have my car. The only reason I keep checking airfare is because of my brother. He actually works practically across the highway from me so I can always take him out to lunch or something before the trip!

Goldeelox9 · 04-02-2009, 11:47 AM

Hey there...Ok I am hooked now! Can't wait to hear about your trip! They did play the music in Ohana when we were there in Nov. It was nice. You will LOVE the Disney Cruise...LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

03-31-2009, 03:16 PM	#16
jenny105 DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 8,197	Dining Plans Well, unfortunately I can't get the free dining since I am booked on a Land & Sea package. Bummer; but that won't stop me from eating like a monster at WDW! Thanks to Lainey, I know that I have 83 days remaining until I can book my ADRs! But since I plan and think about all things Disney, I have a vague idea of where I want to go. Here are the places we are interested in: Primetime Cafe - we've been here before, we love it! San Angel Inn - love the atmosphere and food! Le Cellier - this will be a first; I've heard nothing but good things. Mama Melrose - another first but the menu looks yummy! Beaches & Cream - anything 50's inspired Tusker House - character breakfast with Donald, he's our favorite Kona Cafe - 2 words: Tonga Toast. Joe loves bananas...I'm leaning toward the pineapple pancakes. Ohana's - believe it or not, another first! Hoop De Doo - we're torn between this and Ohana's. I actually did a poll on this and it was split right down the middle. I think I'm leaning more toward Ohana's because we'll be having a late dinner and it overlooks MK. Joe is a big Wishes fan. Does anyone know if they pipe in the music for it in the restaurant? One of the days, we'll be going to Universal. I know But Margaritaville is a must! We'll also be there for the start of the Food & Wine Festival which I'm super excited about!! That's yet another first. Is my thread title starting to make a little more sense? __________________ Me DBf Kris Mitzu Oct 2012 AKL ~ April 2011 DL Paradise Pier ~ Oct 2010 POP ~ Sept 2009 WL/DCL/BCV ~ Nov 2008 RPR Universal ~ Jan 2008 POP ~ April 2007 POP ~ Jan 2006 POP I Think I Gained 5 Pounds at the Food & Wine Festival - An October 2012 TR

03-31-2009, 03:52 PM	#17
karentan my main job for tomorrow is to give cerby a bath, and make a cheesecake Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: essex, UK Posts: 6,961	they didnt pipe in the music last time we were in ohanas. we saw the taller fireworks but not all of them. __________________ Karen x Trip reports and photos: 2013, 2012, 2009, 2009 photos, 2008 photos, 2005 Wedding photos 22/2/13-1/3/13 7 nights at pop!! 19/1/13-26/1/13 2 nights POP, 3 nights POR, 2 nights Poly!! 8/9/12-22/9/12 - 3 nights Edenton NC, 7 nights SSR, 3 nights WL club level and DDP!! 5/5/12-12/5/12 - 7 nights last minute trip at Celebration Suites!! 10/9/11-29/9/11 - Disney Magic WBTA, WDW, Edenton, NC!! 5/6/10-12/6/10 - Barcelona to Dover 7 night Disney Magic repo!! 12/9/09-28/9/09 - SSR, AKV, DDP, MNSSHP, 3 nights Disney Wonder!! 4/11/08-25/11/08 - AKL club level, Disney Wonder, villa!! 11/05 - disney fairy tale wedding and honeymoon 11/02 - disneyland resort, 05/99 - disneyland resort paris, 7/98 - WDW family trip, 11/92 - WDW family trip, 11/91 - WDW family trip

04-01-2009, 01:57 AM	#20
karentan my main job for tomorrow is to give cerby a bath, and make a cheesecake Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: essex, UK Posts: 6,961	yeah i think i remember them dimming the lights __________________ Karen x Trip reports and photos: 2013, 2012, 2009, 2009 photos, 2008 photos, 2005 Wedding photos 22/2/13-1/3/13 7 nights at pop!! 19/1/13-26/1/13 2 nights POP, 3 nights POR, 2 nights Poly!! 8/9/12-22/9/12 - 3 nights Edenton NC, 7 nights SSR, 3 nights WL club level and DDP!! 5/5/12-12/5/12 - 7 nights last minute trip at Celebration Suites!! 10/9/11-29/9/11 - Disney Magic WBTA, WDW, Edenton, NC!! 5/6/10-12/6/10 - Barcelona to Dover 7 night Disney Magic repo!! 12/9/09-28/9/09 - SSR, AKV, DDP, MNSSHP, 3 nights Disney Wonder!! 4/11/08-25/11/08 - AKL club level, Disney Wonder, villa!! 11/05 - disney fairy tale wedding and honeymoon 11/02 - disneyland resort, 05/99 - disneyland resort paris, 7/98 - WDW family trip, 11/92 - WDW family trip, 11/91 - WDW family trip

04-01-2009, 09:52 AM	#21
jenny105 DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 8,197	Driving vs. Flying So, we were dead set on driving to Florida this trip. We did it in November and had a lot of fun, stopped in Savannah on the way down; were planning on doing the same thing this time. Having the car for us would be a plus too, especially since we're considering going to Universal for a day. And if gas prices don't escalate like they did last summer, it's actually the least expensive option. On the other hand, my brother's 40th birthday is 9/19, the day before we're supposed to be at WDW. If we drove, we'd have to leave this day, and there is talk about a surprise party for him. Considering that is a Saturday, there's a very good chance it would be that night and I'd have to miss it. I don't think it'd be a big deal to him if I did but my mom would give me hell, I'm sure. So I looked into airfare. I found a flight from Atlantic City on Spirit airlines $174 roundtrip. Not bad at all! But then I got to thinking about baggage fees, adding on the cruise transfers, and all the little things that make flying add up. Plus the inconvinience of not having a car. I need to add up the differences and see which is the better option. Kind of hard to do considering I'm not sure what's going to happen to gas prices! __________________ Me DBf Kris Mitzu Oct 2012 AKL ~ April 2011 DL Paradise Pier ~ Oct 2010 POP ~ Sept 2009 WL/DCL/BCV ~ Nov 2008 RPR Universal ~ Jan 2008 POP ~ April 2007 POP ~ Jan 2006 POP I Think I Gained 5 Pounds at the Food & Wine Festival - An October 2012 TR

04-01-2009, 09:59 AM	#22
disneygirlinnj DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,981	Subbing!! Where in NJ are you? I'm guessing furher south then I am since you're flying out of AC. I'm up in Bergen county... AND taking a trip pretty much the same week you are. I've yet to do a Disney Cruise though so I'd love to hear all about it! __________________ Follow me on Twitter and Gowalla Check out my 'Eat, Sleep, Run Disney' blog! Sept '09 PreTrip!~Deluxe Dining Sept '09~Jan '10 Half Marathon PreTrip/Journal~Lisa's Disney Wedding..May '08 TR ~ Mom's Dream Vacation (Dec '07)

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04-01-2009, 10:52 AM	#26
DisneymoonJess07 I <3 Disney - can I go back now?? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago! Posts: 567	We are staying at POR, just a few weeks before you guys! Looks like you are well on your way to planning a great trip!! Good luck with the transportation issues, I know how that goes! __________________ Me (25) DH (28) Our Trip Report: "Say Hi to Mickey for me!" - A Disneymoon Two Years in the Making update 03/04 Our Pre-Trip Report - 2nd Anniversary Disneymoon Sept. 2009 Booed by n2wdisneyw! 1991 - offsite , 1994 - offsite , 1996 - offsite , 1999 - ASSp , 2009 - POR! w/free dining!

04-01-2009, 11:49 AM	#28
Rora I'm the needy, sexy Unicorn fruit-hating Ballerina I just eat it. I bite into it. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 6,911	Hey Jenny! Hmm.. I understand your transportation dilemma. BUT, it seems like driving would be the most cost efficent. Your plane tickets sound like a good deal but again, there are additional costs (baggage, cruise) and I hate having to rely on other transportation. Typically we always ride the busses in WDW but it's nice to know your car is there if you want it. I say drive and tell your mom that you are so sorry but you just can't make it but are certainly looking forward to celebrating with him (and them!) when you get home!! __________________ Me-Rory, 24 and DH-Jackson, 25

04-02-2009, 11:47 AM	#30
Goldeelox9 Our Disney Cruise Line Wedding ~ November 4, 2008 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 2,453	Hey there...Ok I am hooked now! Can't wait to hear about your trip! They did play the music in Ohana when we were there in Nov. It was nice. You will LOVE the Disney Cruise...LOVE LOVE LOVE it! __________________ *-:¦:-Lisa -:¦:-*Click to read about my wedding :Our Disney Cruise Wedding, Don't miss my B2B on the Dream Trip Report. My newest trip report is Disneyland - DCL, Hawaii, Aulani & Disneyland Still a work in progress! February 1982 - Off Site; June 1995 - Offsite; February 1998 - AllStar Music; February 2000 - Disney Magic; January 2002 - Carribean Beach Resort & Disney Wonder; January 2004 - Port Orleans Riverside & Disney Wonder; January 2006 - Pop Century; February 2007 - Pop Century; November 2008 - Disney Wonder Wedding & Animal Kingdom Lodge; November 2009 - All Star Movies, Treehouse Villas & Disney Wonder; December 2009 - All Star Music ; January 2011 - POFQ, BLT & Disney Magic Cruise; September 2011, AKL & B2B - Disney Dream & Wilderness Lodge; January 2012 - Boardwalk; October 2012 - Grand Californian at Disneyland; October 2012 - Disney Wonder to Hawaii; October 2012 - Candy Cane Inn at Disneyland; February 2013 - BLT & Disney Dream & Beach Club Resort

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