Goodness! I was SO far behind!
First, I am very happy to read that Nodnol's DH is okay!!! How awful that had to be for him, and her, to go through.
Love your mini-TR on your day trip to the theme park...I cannot recall the name of it... You got some great pictures, it looks like you three had a blast! I was laughing out loud imagining you on the ride with the poncho half on, and it pouring down rain!!! That is the kind of stuff that makes memories! Love it!
That is a very, very good point! It's hot, yet people choose to row themselves...
I didn't hear that Bob Iger said the heavy discounts would end in 2010. Kind of a strange announcment...did he say that thinking the economy should somehow vastly improve in the next 6 months??? I cannot see how they will manage doing that and still expect the same type of business...we'll see I suppose!
Oh, and I loved the link of the Epcot film! I hope they do that with AK and DHS too, so creative and just awesome! Thanks for posting it!
Hey there! Here's the link to the article about 2010:
http://thedailydisney.com/blog/2009...ack-on-park-discounts-in-latter-part-of-2010/
It eppears they're worried we might get used to these discounts and come to expect them!!!
Enjoying your trip report, Flossbolna. Things are crazy busy here so I had fallen a bit behind, but I'm caught up now!! Since I used to live near Disneyland, it's a joy to see those pictures! (lots of memories )
I have to tell you, my AKL February trip got better too! (cost-wise) General codes came out for the resorts and I kept trying (online) to see if AKL-CL was available for the dates I'd already booked with the AAA discount (15%). It took about a week, but one day, there it was: 40% off AKL-CL!! I don't think I ever dialed a phone so fast!! Got a great CM and he applied the discount!!
I'm leaving for WDW Tuesday afternoon! Can't wait to see DisneyBride'03 and PNO4TE!!
Happy Holidays! I'm looking forward to seeing you and nodnol in early February!!
Hi Flossbolna,
Just found this report after having read your last years food report - and thinking GOSH! I wish she was going in January, during my 3 week trip. Well, you are going in January, but I miss you by 1 day
My dh & I lived in Bitburg for 9 years and still miss it - especially the neighbors, the bread, and the coffee! lol
Your English is VERY good, btw!
Oh, if you ever want to rent points, I know a lady who lives near Nuremberg and has quite a few points - she might be willing to rent you some if she can't use them herself.
Have a great trip! Can't WAIT to read all about it!
Hey M,
I enjoyed reading your last post on DL...isn't it interesting how some things change and some things stay very much the same?
I hate when rides go down...I know they can't help it but it is disappointing...
Wow...your trip is getting closer and closer...
In MK...you can't beat the outdoor seating at Casey's...the menu is limited but you get that great view of the castle and the Crystal Palace...
I think that Tangierine Cafe is really very good and has pretty seating...
I've heard good things about the Japanese CS...
If you just want a sandwich or quiche and a glass of wine, the cafe in France is fun...
Flame tree barbeque is good and has very pretty seating...
Congrats on the great discount...
Congrats on the great discount...don't you just love when things work out like that!!
And I think all the outdoor places I can think of have been mentioned. Rose and Crown and the Mexican Catina have always been pretty good.
I love the idea that you added Katharina's birthday celebration to every ADR! She will love that!
Thanks for sharing your pictures from Disneyland. I used to be sooo tan too. When going away for Spring Break in high school we went to Florida for 2 weeks and that kicked off the summer tan. Not anymore (had some precancerous cells removed a few years ago. ) I wear SPF 50 all summer and I wear SPF on my face all year round now....The things we didn't know....
Tracy
LOL! It can be your birthday too!!!
Thanks for sharing your Disneyland memories and pictures!! I can't wait to hear all about DLP and see the pictures!!!!!!
I am so glad that Katharina has permission to come to the United States...especially since you trip is a month away...
It's nice to have them make note of the birthdays on the ADRs-they usually go a bit out of their way to make it a special experience...
(hmmm...reminds me I better check on my passport photos...I have to update...it would not be good for me to forget...)
I have fair skin also and was really relieved when everyone started wearing sunscreen...when I was a teenager it was really fashionable to be tan and well you know when you're that age you sort of want to do what your friends are doing...I remember some of them actually using some kind of oil to encourage the tanning......while I was always under a hat or umbrella because I burned too easily...but I'm kind of glad now that I didn't tan too much...although I do think tanned legs look attractive...
Have a wonderful Christmas break from work ...It's nice to have that time so you can actually enjoy the holiday versus feeling so rushed...
Where I live outside of Philadelphia...between NYC and Washington D.C-. we are getting quite a bit of snow...we should have between 15"-20" when it's all done...everyone is getting quite upset...this is the last major shopping weekend before Christmas...but the snow really looks quite beautiful...
I too am looking forward to your DLP memories......
(I really have to update my ptr...)
I think Casey's is going on our list, so many of you have recommended it now! And the first thing nodnol added to our To Do list after reading Brook's TR was "corn dog nuggets". So I guess that's decided now!
You have to enter your passport number and other personal details into a form and answer a number of questions (like do you have a transmittal disease, do you plan a terrorist act, have you been sentenced as a war criminal for crimes committed between 1933 and 1945, are you planning to work in he US).
We made excellent use of the other Fantasmic showings during our trip: we enjoyed the short lines!!
Oh no! I'm so sorry about nodnol's husband. I'm glad he is finally starting to feel better.
TWO MONTHS!!
Oh no!!! I hope he's feeling better soon and nodol stays healthy! And to only two months!
I'm so glad that nodnol's husband is finally starting to feel better. Let's hope that she stays well.
Kathy
Oh dear! ......what a lot of illness to deal with...I am glad that Nodnol's DH got a diagnosis though and it sounds like he is on his road to recovery... (I will keep my fingers crossed for Nodnol...but it sounds like she is going to be ok...she may have developed an immunity...-
(Just be aware...I had walking pneumonia two years ago...after a couple of other illnesses -and it took a bit to feel like myself...even when DH is better...it may take him a month or even more to build up his strength to his usual self...pneumonia really can beat you up...so don't be worried if he still feels tired and not 100%...he may still be a little more tired than usual even at Christmas...BUT he will get back to normal-just slowly...)
Thank you for showing the springerle molds... They are very charming...
I have really enjoyed reading your PTR I just read through the whole thing today at work!
So wonderful that you are planning a trip with your sister...and it's fun having you both on here commenting!
Your plane is huge! Looks nice and comfy for a long flight
I really enjoy seeing your pictures from Germany....a country I have longed to visit. A friend of mine was there when the Wall was torn down.
You have great ADR's at many of my favorite restaurants and of course you are staying at my favorite hotel!
Thanks for keeping me company today at work!
Tracy
Sounds like you had a great day! I love that nodnol was wearing her Kermit the Frog tshirt! I love the picture of the two of you in the log !
Otherwise, our TA emailed me all of our confirmation numbers for our ADRs and I pulled the up online and added Katharina's birthday as a celebration to every single ADR! I was honest about the day of her birthday, but still the trip is a celebration for her birthday! I know that she will love being made a fuss of!
The picture on the bottom right shows our souvenir shopping!
I love the idea that you added Katharina's birthday celebration to every ADR! She will love that!
Thanks for sharing your pictures from Disneyland. I used to be sooo tan too. When going away for Spring Break in high school we went to Florida for 2 weeks and that kicked off the summer tan. Not anymore (had some precancerous cells removed a few years ago. ) I wear SPF 50 all summer and I wear SPF on my face all year round now....The things we didn't know....
Tracy
Actually I am not so sure Katharina will love it. But she will humor me. I have the slight suspicion that if it gets too much for her, she might tell them that I am the birthday girl!
We have some snow here as well. I just arrived in Nuremberg (using my mom's computer ) after a 4.5 hours train trip through wintery Germany. It was so beautiful! Part of the train trip goes through some rather hilly area with lots of woods an little streams that were rather frozen. Besides the snow it was incredibly cold the last few days. On Saturday the high temperature for Berlin was -13 °C, that's about 8 °F - normally that would be the low temperature on cold nights!!
Unfortunately it is supposed to become warm again on Tuesday with rain, so we will have lots of ice on the roads on the main travel day. I hope Katharina and her DH will arrive safely on Wednesday here in Nuremberg. But they are taking the train as well so it should work out fine!
The pressure is on for me! I hope you like them!
It was nice and snowy, then it got freezing cold and today it got ugly, rain on the snow and chaotic traffic on the roads, airports and rail tracks The train to Bavaria should be fine though, only the regional trains have problems in Berlin... I'm very much looking forward to the journey, train time = time for reading, dreaming, knitting....
What a beautiful tree! It must look so pretty with the candles lit! Do you have a pickle on your tree too?
What did you have for dinner?
Love the gifts from your father! How sweet of him!
Enjoy your holiday with your family!
Tracy