1 yr Anniv.@ the Land of Make Believe! May09! PTR-UPDATE-We're Home =( 5/27

[JenAusty]

Oh, thank goodness everything arrived finally! It usually just comes standard mail so they must have UPSed it to get it to you faster!

So I was right! They did rush it! Nice Disney

Oh good, it's about time!! So glad you got it!!!

Me too! and I know! I was starting to worry.. but now the worry is all gone. Now I can sit and wait.. and wait.. because this week had been dragging on until we go!

I have no words just dances

I'll dance to.. what they hay!

 

[lizet313]

Your time is approaching so what if left for you to do?

 

[JenAusty]

Your time is approaching so what if left for you to do?

Well... not a whole lot. I have to finish packing of course, I need to buy little things like travel size toothpaste and so forth, but all of my big purchases are done. Just little things left. I'm pretty much just waiting around.. wishing time with would past and it would time to GO!

 

[JenAusty]

Happy 5 Days!!!!!

I am planning on posting tonight or tomorrow.. on my "return" things to do. which the list is pretty sad compared to my NEW ..hehe oh well. Then after that I plan to post some tips I got from the disney book. I thought they were helpful- so I figured I'll share. I think thats about all I have to post until I leave. =D Maybe I'll do some fun survey or something before I go! who knows.

Ohh by the way.. This time next week I will be in Epcot having dinner soon at Coral Reef!

 

[tinkgurl]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! It's down to the "this time next week we'll be...."!!!

 

[JenAusty]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! It's down to the "this time next week we'll be...."!!!

I know.. yesterday on facebook/myspace I was like "this time next week I'll be in Magic Kingdom.." it was great.. it made me pumped. I'm to try and post something like that everyday til we go!

 

[JenAusty]

Well I was going to go jogging but DH decided to fall asleep.. so when he wakes up we will go. I wanted to share what I found online. Actually it was from wdwnews on twitter. I signed up for a twitter account and don't really get it.. but I found disney news people to follow. But here is the link to what I found http://wdwnews.com/ViewImage.aspx?ImageID=112989

Basically its says that characters from the new movie "UP" are showing up at the parks around May 14 to advertise for the movie! I am super excited! I better see them.. I'll be soo upset!

Ok anywho.. no NEW news really about my trip or things I bought or anything. So I'll post my "RETURN" things to do.. (I feel like my return list is pretty sad compared to my NEW list.. hehe besides MK)

Return for all 4 theme parks!

Epcot:
*Test Track

Hollywood Studios:
*The Great Movie Ride

The Animal Kingdom:
*It's Tough to be a Bug
*Kilimanjaro Safari
Maharajah Jungle Trek
*Dinosaur
*Festival of the Lion King

Magic Kingdom:

Main Street
Walt Disney Railroad-20 mins
*Swiss Family Tree House
Jungle Cruise
The enchanted tiki room
*Pirates of the Caribbean

Frontierland
*Splash Mountain
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
*The Haunted Mansion

Fantasyland
*Cinderellas Castle
*Peter Pans Flight
*It's a Small World
*Dumbo
*Snow White's Scary Adventures

Mickey's Toontown Fair
Mickey and Minnie's House

Entertainment:
Wishes-fireworks
Walt Disney parade of dreams

I guess I'm glad were going to MK 2 times this trip.. hehe and possibly a little more.. I can't help I love EVERYTHING in MK.

Also, looking at the book I found a few NEW things I forgot to mention I want to do..

Epcot:
Japan- Mitsukoshi Merchandise Store- I heard you can buy a pearl or oyster and put the pearl in jewelry.

Universe of Energy- 45 min show. What do you think of this?

 

[tinkgurl]

MK is my fav.

 

[Vallie]

I'm joining in! you guys are so cute!!!
cant wait for the TR!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Five Days!!! Oh, I am oozing jealousy!

 

[JenAusty]

MK is my fav.

mine tooo!

I'm joining in! you guys are so cute!!!
cant wait for the TR!

YAY Welcome! I'm glad you joined. and thanks!

Five Days!!! Oh, I am oozing jealousy!

now its 3 days!!!!

 

[JenAusty]

3 DAYSSSS!!!

I'm starting to get sooo excited-I can't take it. Thursday night DH and I watched the newest Disney World DVD.. and he actually sat through the whole thing.. so I know he's excited!! hehe

By surprise today- I received the movies I ordered for DMC- Bedtime Stories and Sleeping Beauty. I wasn't suppose to get them til like June 1st.. but they sent out obviously and I got them today.. it was a great surprise to add to my excitement of Disney World. Since we decided to watch a disney movie every weekend til we go- (for the last month).. now we have 2 movies!!! So tonight we are watching Bedtime Stories and then Sunday night we are watching Sleeping Beauty and then Monday night we are watching an older Disney World DVD.

I have ordered like all the travel planning DVD's from Disney World since like 2003 I think and I still have them all. Honestly, I like some of the older ones better.

So I'm excited we have a movie a night to watch!!

I know there was something else I wanted to tell you guys.. but I can't remember. But I have a question for you guys.. if you could answer it- it would really help me.

What are you favorite snacks (snack credit) in each park?.. even waterparks and DTD if you have them. (Also where can you get them)
I ask this because we are still pretty new with the whole snack credit thing at disney.. when I looked at the snack credit pics disboard I was shocked and excited. But to help me make a list of goody things to try- can you help me. Give me your favorites!

Today DH and I went shopping to Target I love Target. He got a new pair of shorts, and tshirt. I got batteries for my camera and few other things. We also bought some food- small stuff to have in our room. So my other question to you guys is-
Can you have food in your luggage or carryon? Either or Both? It's been like 2 years since I've flown. We've never taken food with us traveling and I know how the rules change a lot.


I would show you what he bought but he has them on right now.. and I can't find them on the target website.. soo maybe tomorrow.

Hopefully tomorrow or Monday I will post Tips I received from "The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World" and if you have any tips I don't include that help you- well please let me know!

By the way.. I might not be able to get my hair done now. I was suppose to get it done Tuesday morning before we go.. but she talked to my mom and told her Wed. BUT we will be gone.. so I'm suppose to know tomorrow hopefully.. I'm still going to get it cut because its been forever... but maybe not colored I'm kind of mad.. but oh well.. I'm pale again now too because my tanning membership ended like a week ago and I didn't want to rejoin again for the month when I won't be here or need it after. So.. although I've been tanning for like 2 months.. slacking a lot most of the time.. you can't even tell I tried to be tan for Florida.. oh well. OK I have to go shopping for dinner tonight. Hope everyone is having a good weekend!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Hurray for three days!!! Enjoy watching your movies this weekend!

 

[autumnpalm]

Hmmm... my favourite snack credits are:

Frozen lemonades! We got ours at DHS but I know they have them in lots of parks. They are so good and so refreshing on a hot day.

Strawberry shortcake at Sunshine Seasons at Epcot. OMG. I eat one of these every trip. Sooooooooooo yummy and the combination of fresh strawberries and whipped cream is awesome.

Cream Puff from Boulangerie Patisserie in France (Epcot). Well, actually almost anything from the French bakery is amazing!!

DOLE WHIPS! At Aloha Isle in Magic Kingdom.

Breadsticks with marinara sauce at Pizzafari in Animal Kingdom are really good. So are the frozen chocolate bananas at basically any snack cart. Mmmm!

Funnel cakes from Sleepy Hollow in MK are also really good. And I am a big pretzel fan although you have to get the cheese sauce separately.

OH! And the make your own treats at Goofy's Candy Company in Downtown Disney are awesome!!

 

[xoktenox]

AHHHH 2 dayssss!!! I wish I could help you with the snack credit question but we weren't on the dining plan so i'm not sure! the flight question i can answer though, they wont let you bring ANY food or drinks on the plane that you are bringing through security. anything you buy once you're through security you can bring on the plane. so basically you can't bring any food or drinks from home. AHHH I'm so excited for you!!!!

 

[princess&her4princes]

2 more days!!!

 

[JenAusty]

2 more days!!!

1 more day.. 1 more day! hehe

AHHHH 2 dayssss!!! I wish I could help you with the snack credit question but we weren't on the dining plan so i'm not sure! the flight question i can answer though, they wont let you bring ANY food or drinks on the plane that you are bringing through security. anything you buy once you're through security you can bring on the plane. so basically you can't bring any food or drinks from home. AHHH I'm so excited for you!!!!

Well this really confuses me now.. because I asked my mom and she said she had some food in her carryon- like a cheese and crackers and little things.. and she got to take it on the plane.. I was just going to put it in our luggage- but I didn't want it to get smashed. so idk what to do now. I think I'm going to call the airline. Thanks for your help though!!

Hmmm... my favourite snack credits are:

Frozen lemonades! We got ours at DHS but I know they have them in lots of parks. They are so good and so refreshing on a hot day.

Strawberry shortcake at Sunshine Seasons at Epcot. OMG. I eat one of these every trip. Sooooooooooo yummy and the combination of fresh strawberries and whipped cream is awesome.

Cream Puff from Boulangerie Patisserie in France (Epcot). Well, actually almost anything from the French bakery is amazing!!

DOLE WHIPS! At Aloha Isle in Magic Kingdom.

Breadsticks with marinara sauce at Pizzafari in Animal Kingdom are really good. So are the frozen chocolate bananas at basically any snack cart. Mmmm!

Funnel cakes from Sleepy Hollow in MK are also really good. And I am a big pretzel fan although you have to get the cheese sauce separately.

OH! And the make your own treats at Goofy's Candy Company in Downtown Disney are awesome!!

Thank you for all your ideas!! Some of them I have heard of while others not. I am going to add them to my list! I appreciate it! I already planned on the dole whip for sure.. and probably the funnel cakes! I just can't resist. I go to fairs just to get elephant ears- which are pretty similar.. soo thats prob. a must!

Hurray for three days!!! Enjoy watching your movies this weekend!

Thank you! I loved Bedtime Stories.. its soo funny and cute! I'm glad I bought it!

 

[JenAusty]

Tomorrow We're going to Disney World!!!



"Tomorrow tomorrow, I love you tomorrow-Your'e only a day away"

I can't believe that tomorrow we are finally leaving for Disney World.. it has been waaayyy to long awaited. We have planned twice before and then something happened and we couldn't go. But tomorrow we are finally going. Today I have to do a little laundry- to repack stuff that I packed for DH.. that he of course had to use. hehe Then I am going to finish packing tonight- even though I'll have time to mess with it tomorrow before we go- I don't want to. I want DH to look over everything he has, and me over everything I have and make sure we have everything tonight!

My hair appt. did get canceled. She has something to do with her kids at school. But I'm still going to get it cut today probably. It's not the end of the world.. and honestly, I won't even care about my hair when I'm in WDW.. I just wanted it to be all pretty for pictures! hehe

Today I am officially nervous. I woke up with a tummy ache- the anxious ones. idk why- its not til tomorrow and its not like its early tomorrow.. but I dreamt about it all night and then when I woke up.. I was like NO.. you hit me with the nervous bug! I think I am just over excited to leave, ready for warm weather, and to get away with my husband.

I'm kind of worried about my DH because last night he back started hurting. Before it has been his lower back and he has done many tests.. nothing is wrong with his back.. but last night the middle of his back was hurting.. and he said this morning at work he could barely bend over.. soo he left work and said he was going to go to the emergency- cause he couldn't get in to see his doctor. He said the pain isn't killing him but it hurts bad and he doesn't want to be like this the whole time at disney or worrying about what is wrong.. cause he's a big worrier. So he said he is going to go and hopefully they can help him or something. who knows. He works an hour away, and he said he wanted me to go with him because he has this weird phobia of hospitals.. the smell and stuff.. I can understand. But he said he was just going to go there.. instead of getting me and going somewhere close to home.. WHY.. now I'm going to sit and worry until I hear from him..Speaking of DH- He just texted me and said "I hate hospitals baby" (Told ya). But I'm sure he will be ok, so nothing to worry about.

Well.. I'll leave off on a good note- and leave some tips I got(as promised).
The book I used was Birnbaum Guides 2009. The Official Guide to Walt Disney World. I love this book. For the pictures and the info.

MK-Most crowded days are Mon and Sat. (Luckily without knowing this- I didn't plan to go on these days)

Splash Mountain- If you get want to get soaked-sit on right side. otherwise sit on the left. (This is a great tip for me because I don't want to get soaked when I ride this).

I'm sure you all know this one- BUT Start each day by picking up fast passes to your favorite attractions.

If there are 2 performances in the same day- the later one tends to be less busy.

If attraction has 2 lines, the left is usually shorter.

The line for Spaceship Earth is shorter in afternoon and evening (this makes sense).

If using ME- expect to be picked up 3 hours before your return flight.

To see certain characters:
Toy Story- Pixar place
Monsters Inc- Commissary Lane

AK- If riding Dinosaur- ride inside seat near front for less turbulent experience. (Although I rode this and didn't think it was bad at all).

Ok- there's some tips.. I have like 2 pages long.. hehe I'm sure I'll be back before we leave tomorrow!

my sad looking but happy countdown!! hehe

and maggie pie for fun.. because she's cute!

 

[lizet313]

 

[princess&her4princes]

Yay for 1 more day!!

I hope Austy is okay and his back feels back better!

Have a wonderful trip!!