11 years on 11/11/11? That's right! You know where we'll be! 3/31 Day 5 Plans!

[jngwright]

Hey Jill!

Day 2 sounds like a great Epcot day!
I really like your decision about Coral Reef (we have not done sit down dining so I can't review the food) but the atmosphere looks liek something everyone would enjoy. Especially the kids.

Love the idea of the bags; you can either ship the bags to the resort ahead of time with the ressie info. Or if you are bringing the bags with you just bring them down to conceigere (sp-I can't spell worth a flip and my fingers do not like to keep up with my brain half the time ), with the room info attached and they will deliver them for you. But, NIckie should be able to tell us exactally how to do it!

I love all the stuff you have chosen, great job! the stuffy, vinylmation character and pin are great ideas. What about lanyard's (last year Michael's had a selection for only $1 haven't been in quite some time to know if they still have them?!?) As for the guys I like the cap and visor idea.

I like the idea of the refillable mugs too! can you get them ahead of time? they just came out with the new design have you seen them? they are sooooo cute!

Not sure need to go back and look; how many kids or big kids (men) do you have going...maybe some inflatable balls for the pool.

Thanks for the gift bag info..I think I may ship it all down ahead of time. That way, I don't have to worry about packing it!

I did just see the mugs-they are so cute The one advantage of having all boys in my family is that no one will fight me for the pink handle..I probably can't get them ahead of time, I will probably just have to buy them when we get there and throw them in the bags. Oh boy-that throws off my plan of shipping the bags down. hmmmm

The beach balls are a good idea! There are going to be at least 5 men and 2 boys.
Thanks Connie

 

[longing2Batdisney]

sending you a PM with a phone number; you may be able to order your mugs ahead of time and have them delivered

 

[jngwright]

sending you a PM with a phone number; you may be able to order your mugs ahead of time and have them delivered

You rock my world.....

ETA:

Dear Jill,
Only at the resort. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.


Thank You,
Barbara
Walt Disney World
Merchandise Guest Services

Oh well-it was worth a shot!!!

 

[longing2Batdisney]

do you know anyone that is going before you; Oh! yeah me and Wendy!! don't know if that would give you enough time...
OR maybe a coupon in their bag for the mug; maybe one of the creative disser's could come up with a cute one

than you could purchase them when you get there but it was already part of the gift bag!

 

[jngwright]

do you know anyone that is going before you; Oh! yeah me and Wendy!! don't know if that would give you enough time...
OR maybe a coupon in their bag for the mug; maybe one of the creative disser's could come up with a cute one

than you could purchase them when you get there but it was already part of the gift bag!

Rub it in...rub it in!

Good ideas!! Would the mug police chase me down if the mugs were "technically" purchased before our trip?

 

[my2disneyboys]

Jill,
I love the bags! I REALLY like the idea of the new refillable mug in the bag! Are you sending them all down ahead of time and having them sent to each person or will you hand them out in Disney? Because, when you get there you can just buy them and put them in the bags and then drop them all off at the front desk so they can deliver them to each room!!

Do you know that LeCellier is two credits now!? I really like the way San Angel looks. We had an ADR one time but we didnt go because we didnt go back to epcot that night because of heavy rain!!! But, everytime we are on the Donald's Boat, I see all the people and it looks AWESOME! It is voted one of the most romantic places to eat in Disney so would be PERFECT for an Anniversary trip!

 

[jngwright]

Jill,
I love the bags! I REALLY like the idea of the new refillable mug in the bag! Are you sending them all down ahead of time and having them sent to each person or will you hand them out in Disney? Because, when you get there you can just buy them and put them in the bags and then drop them all off at the front desk so they can deliver them to each room!!

Do you know that LeCellier is two credits now!? I really like the way San Angel looks. We had an ADR one time but we didnt go because we didnt go back to epcot that night because of heavy rain!!! But, everytime we are on the Donald's Boat, I see all the people and it looks AWESOME! It is voted one of the most romantic places to eat in Disney so would be PERFECT for an Anniversary trip!

Nickie-I wasn't sure what was best?? Did you send yours down ahead of time? I guess I am just nervous that if I have them shipped and it doesn't work out how I am planning (you know-those plans we make that don't happen the way we want them to). We should arrive around 1 and if the rooms aren't ready, etc etc. What did you do?

I saw the Le Cellier change...At least you can still do one TS for lunch there. I am leaning more towards Coral Reef for the newness factor (for us).
San Angel is SO pretty!! I was surprised last trip because the boys were sad that we didn't have an ADR there. I didn't know they liked it so much! I don't know how romantic it will be; there will be 12 of us

 

[DevonsDisneyMom]

Hi Jill! All caught up! I am so jealous you guys bought into DVC!!! IT definitely one of the things I want to do in the future! Plans look great so far. I think our next trip to WDW will be in early Nov so I am anxious to see how you all enjoy it!

 

[jngwright]

Hi Jill! All caught up! I am so jealous you guys bought into DVC!!! IT definitely one of the things I want to do in the future! Plans look great so far. I think our next trip to WDW will be in early Nov so I am anxious to see how you all enjoy it!

Well, Hi there!!

I am like a giddy kid about the DVC. My husband just because he is not a nut like I am. But ask him about his Mustang....

We went in early Nov for our honeymoon, but it is all a blur! I vaguely remember F&W booths (I think) and there was also the Millenium Village set up at Epcot. I remember that we had good weather...so that is a plus!

Thanks for popping over

 

[DevonsDisneyMom]

Well, Hi there!!

I am like a giddy kid about the DVC. My husband just because he is not a nut like I am. But ask him about his Mustang....

We went in early Nov for our honeymoon, but it is all a blur! I vaguely remember F&W booths (I think) and there was also the Millenium Village set up at Epcot. I remember that we had good weather...so that is a plus!

Thanks for popping over

Yes I have heard that Nov is a great time to go both crowd and weather wise... We always liked the 1st week in December, but after the freezing temps we had this past trip. I'm not chancing so Nov it is, that way I can still see the christmas decor too!

 

[jngwright]

Look at what I found for the gift bags!

I need more ideas for the adult gift bags, though-if anyone has some input!

I mentioned before that we are staying at Old Key West. We are in the Hospitatlity House area and I have requested building 23-26. This will put us near the main pool and the 1st bus stop.

Here are some pics of the refurbed rooms at OKW, too!
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2484974&page=2

TTFN
Cue the senior citizens!

 

[Mrs. Sojourner]

I love the coffee; so cute! Where did you find that?

What about Christmas ornaments?

Something from here might be cute to customize for the occasion.

Good luck!

 

[longing2Batdisney]

Jill, the coffee is too cute! I will have to think about it some more...
you had mentioned the pin, hat or visor, vinylmation, t-shirt, so I'm not sure except maybe just some snacks....I mentioned already a lanyard; next time I go to the local hobby store I'll see if anything catched my eye....

Have a great day!

 

[jngwright]

I love the coffee; so cute! Where did you find that?

What about Christmas ornaments?

Something from here might be cute to customize for the occasion.

Good luck!

Thanks! I found the coffee at Disneystore.com and also on ebay!
Christmas ornaments are a GREAT idea! I think they even have them on clearance at Disneystore.com

LOVE the stuff at the link-thank you for that!!!

Jill, the coffee is too cute! I will have to think about it some more...
you had mentioned the pin, hat or visor, vinylmation, t-shirt, so I'm not sure except maybe just some snacks....I mentioned already a lanyard; next time I go to the local hobby store I'll see if anything catched my eye....

Have a great day!

For the adults, I think a hat/visor for the guys, shirt for the ladies. Coffee, mug, lanyard, pin, ponchos, ornament...Snacks are a great idea!! I need a "filler" idea, so that is perfect!!

 

[jngwright]

A couple of quick updates. My grandpa just called and he and his "ladyfriend" will be joining us in November. They just returned from a trip to the Mediterranean and decided that they would both be at WDW with us in the fall. I am trying to get them a studio, but don't have enough points left-so am working on renting.
This is my grandpa with the boys.

Quick quiz....Where is this? The first person that answers correctly gets a prize!

My grandpa is 83 and LIVES to travel! He and my grandma (who passed away from Alzheimers/Parkinsons-HATE those diseases!) took us on a lot of trips as we were growing up, including our first WDW trip in 1978

Another small change. I think I am going to change the Coral Reef lunch to supper on day 2 and do CS for lunch...We really like going back the resort after lunch to chillax and I think a 1 1/2 hour lunch would throw a wrench into that. I am going to move San Angel to later in the trip...

Day 3

 

[DevonsDisneyMom]

Aw Jill... Your grandpa is so cute! That is so awesome that he decided to join you all and kuddo's to him for traveling at the young age of 83!!!

So some ideas for the adult gift bags, what about mints or gum? I know gum is not sold in Disney so that's a thought if you have any gum chewers in the group!

Refurbed rooms at OKW look great! I don't think I ever realize just how BIG of a resort OKW is! WOW !!! It's huge!!!

 

[jngwright]

Aw Jill... Your grandpa is so cute! That is so awesome that he decided to join you all and kuddo's to him for traveling at the young age of 83!!!

So some ideas for the adult gift bags, what about mints or gum? I know gum is not sold in Disney so that's a thought if you have any gum chewers in the group!

Refurbed rooms at OKW look great! I don't think I ever realize just how BIG of a resort OKW is! WOW !!! It's huge!!!

I know! We cannot keep up with him!!

GUM!! What a great idea? I wonder if they sell Disney themed gum anywhere? Would Walt be mad?

 

[Mrs. Sojourner]

I love that your Grandpa and his "ladyfriend" are coming. It is so cool when older people are active like that. I want to be like that doing on cruises and heading to WDW when I'm old!

I think the pic is in AK? Somewhere in the Asia section? We don't usually spend much time at AK so I don't know for sure. Can't wait to find out!

 

[longing2Batdisney]

Jill, I just went to Amazon and typed in disney food under the grocery section. They have some cute snacks; they even had goofy candy compnay snacks...check it out you may find something interesting.

 

[DevonsDisneyMom]

I know! We cannot keep up with him!!

GUM!! What a great idea? I wonder if they sell Disney themed gum anywhere? Would Walt be mad?

That is so great that your grandpa is still so active! God bless him!

You know not sure if they sell Disney themed gum, but then again Easter is right around the corner, I'm sure you might be able to find something Disney themed.