She actually is more of a fan of Darby than Tigger and Pooh I would say at this point. Don't get me wrong, she likes the other characters but Darby is her favorite. We decided not to eat at CP but instead Akershus since the Princesses are her favorite right now. I did. They had my clients set up for ME but didn't have their flight information and I know I gave it to them. So the documents say 'no flight information provided'And these clients ask a million and one questions so it'll be fun explaining that to them!
MNSSHP is totally worth it! I know you'll love it! Glad you're getting all the $$ before you order them. That's a big order!!
Both albums are cute- I guess it comes down to which one Lilian would like more. I know my dd would like the rasberry but some of her friends don't like anything pink so it's really about personal preference.
We're doing the brag book for our autograph cards. I attached a butterfly clip to it to hold the picture with and it is sturdy enough on it's own (it comes with cardboard backing in the front and back covers) that I don't need a clipboard. It was extremely easy and I like that the pages are protected.:
For my DD we'd definitely go with the raspberry. She's 10 and she still loves some pink. On the other hand, if it was for DS5 we'd have to go with Cardinal because he's a little crazy about the color red! Not that any of this is relevant to your question. I'd go with the raspberry.
Well done to Lillian on the car trip, sounding like you got some valuable tips on your trip. I am really impressed with Lillians skirt great job. Your new camera has taken great photos. I know I am late with my post but thought you would like hear what we pack and what we use 
We generally have a back pack with sides stuffed full as well. Things we take are: Thermaflask, camera, camera battery, plasters, snacks, sunscreen, wipes, PJs for DD1, anadin extra, iphone, park maps, touring plans, sunglasses, ponchos, lanyards, inhalers (DS & DH), fans, towels, autograph books, pens, swimwear for kids, nintendo ds to keep kids happy in eating places. We will have two bags this year as DD2 will only have turned one so that will be full of snacks & drinks for her, nappies, wipes, change of clothes, PJs, sunscreen, small toys, dummies. In our wallets we keep park tickets, money, phonecards, ID. Well done of getting FD and securing CSR 
This looks like a really lovely resort and the pics that have been posted look really good. Oh we like the raspberry, well DD2 picked that out 
She has just turned 4 and is a real girlie girlie
Which color album should I use for Lilians photographs and autographs?
Raspberry
Cardinal
Here is what I am thinking I am going to do:
The Album: I know I want to put pictures (either photopass or the ones we take) with the autographs when we get home. I am eyeing the above albums because of this. I think I will take cards for the characters to sign, scan them in when I get home (so I can print them out to the size I need and to preserve them). The cards will be the autograph book essentially with the above being the final resting place for them. Lilian loves looking through my scrapbooks so I figure this would be hersit would live in her room so she can look through whenever she wants--which is why I want an album with page protectors.
The Cards: I still not a 100% sure exactly what I am going to do with these. Two options pop into my head: 1) using a photo brag book that I would create a cover for; I would have blank cards inside. We would pull out a new one for each character to sign and put it back in the photo album for protection and 2) the cards would be held together by three jump rings. It would have a front cover decorated and a back cover for stability.
With the first option, I would have to get a mini clipboard to take so they could have a stable surface to sign on and both options would go down into a ziplock bag to keep them protected from inclement weather.
Thoughts? Suggestions? Which album color do you like best?
Ive been MIA back now to catch up
We are excited about trying CSR for the first time and FD!! I think you picked the raspberry color already and I like that too...more sweet girly
for the book itself and cards...
We have done the in park bought autograph books for all our past trips w/ the kids and I have saved a page next to each autograph to print the picture after we get home...so just about every character knows this drill...if you have a think ribbon or rubber band to side over each page on the picture side that helps too...
This year I plan to make a few custom autograph books as a new keepsake, to add to the getting autograph magic
if you plan to just have them sign cards and then assemble a book at home here is a suggestion.
If you purchase some nice thick 8 x 11 white card stock you can trim down to a size that would fit in each page of the pictured album but keep the length slightly longer. punch the holes in and re-enforce w/ hole re-enforce stickers (do you kwim?) then attach the jump rings probably two would do the job...this way it becomes like a flip book and sturdy enough to write on, you could even re-enforce the whole thing w/ a chipboard front and back. then when you get home you can trim off the one side w/ the holes and slip into each page.
hope that helps...
J~
It was promotional offer that came out a while back--when they stopped the preorder offer. I am not sure if they are still doing it but I hope it works out for you and Katie to get it!!
Thanks!! Angela is the best, I agree!!
I like the Raspberry book! For the park, I would put cards/paper in the book with the rings so they are easily accessible. Some of the character meet & greets happen right in a row where you are shuffled through the line and you will take too much time taking out seperate sheets then clipping them on a board just to put them back into a book again. Having all of the cards in one book where you can just turn the page for the next character would probably work best. (Example: at Epcot, you get in line to see the fab 5. You see Mickey, then Minnie, then Donald, etc.. all right in a row and the handlers push you through there pretty quickly) Did that make any sense?
but it may just be total confusion for you. Again, this is just my opinion. I know you'll figure it out, though, and you need to do what works for you! 
I e-mailed Angela and she e-mailed the Photopass people. Apparantly no more codes are being given since the new $99.95 special is available. I'm glad you were able to get it before it was too late!!
BTW--since the album is for Lilian than I'd go with Raspberry--such a pretty color!!
Did not think about that.Hey Stephanie!
I would choose raspberry
I believe I will be making something similar to collect the signatures to transfer into her scrapbook when we get home. I would definitely go with the raspberry for Lilian!
Here is my opinion:
1. The lines for the characters would allow you time to get out the clipboard and find the card for that particular character put it on the front of the clipboard, etc. However, if you are planning on doing character meals, it could be harder to keep the cards in order without placing them on the table in a stack (or on the clipboard and having to switch the card after each character visits which could be quickly as they usually come in a row) and they may get ruined by condensation on the glasses, food on the tables, etc.
2. That being said, have you thought about doing something like making an autograph book at home on the computer or even purchasing one in the parks and then so you are still able to put the autograph with the picture, rip the pages out (I can't believe I just said that) and either scan them in and do what you originally were going to do OR rip the pages out and cut the signature out and put a piece of cardstock behind it with a border and put it on the page with the picture of the character and Lilian.
It all depends on what is more important to you, keeping the autograph pages preserved or making the scrapbook for Lilian. You could still make the pages in HER book for home personalized but just use the autograph book for the actual autographs. You could always go above and beyond and make a nice personalized autograph book (I know I've seen images of one's people here on the DIS have made) and copy the signatures as if you were copying them out of a book to put the autograph with the pictures.
I am envisioning this in my head right now so it is easy for me to understand what I am saying
I know what I mean but I may not be explaining it well.
) thinking of the packing list. In honor of this, another set of questions for you all:
