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[dfarner]

I have been hard at work today making our tshirts to wear on Thursday. Here is the final product, front and back! I love it! Let my DS5 choose the final design because I couldn't choose just one!!

Adorable! Did I miss how you are making these? BTW, I live down the road from you-just past Thompson's Station!

 

[natebenma]

And the Hall of Presidents

Trickier to pull off at HoP since MK is mostly dry. Can you get a drink at Gaston's tavern or just BOG?

 

[dfarner]

Yes. You just about have to use floats or noodles. Lazy river is quite deep in some sections.

I see where you can rent tubes and buy noodles. Can we bring our own?

 

[dfarner]

Trickier to pull off at HoP since MK is mostly dry. Can you get a drink at Gaston's tavern or just BOG?

We haven't been back since BOG has opened, so I'm not sure. I would love to know!

 

[mommyrosa2]

Just wanted to give a shout out to the IPO team at the BC/YC. While I normally tend to handle all the planning myself, I found myself having difficulty getting an ADR at O'Hana for our Oct stay. So I decided to call them and see what they could do and lo & behold, I got lucky...something so small made me one happy camper .

Edit: ha...just realized that I just hit my 1,000th post

 

[pixarmom]

Trickier to pull off at HoP since MK is mostly dry. Can you get a drink at Gaston's tavern or just BOG?

Just BOG. Regarding the pretend drinks, as much as we love Disney, we have to admit that the frozen butterbeer beats LeFou's brew by a zillion miles. But it's worth running your own taste test for the fun of it!

On another note, I always love our "many uses of refill mugs" chatter.

 

[meryll83]

Just a heads up- we are speeding towards the magical 250th page of this thread, so I will be starting up a new (but very familiar) version of this forum in a few days. I'll let you know when it is time to check out our new digs.

I'll be away most of tomorrow-helping to run the Staff Appreciation luncheon at the middle school. Still have to make my two contributions- Berry Cole Slaw and Chicken Marsala.

Then towards the end of the week I need to prepare for Ben's birthday party- a Hobbit/Dr. Who themed extravaganza complete with "Geek Salad", Nerds Candy and a Tardis cake.



What do we want?

Time Travel!!!

When do we want it?

Irrelevant!

Do you think it would be worth having 2 separate threads, one for specific resort info, and one for friends/chat?

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[natebenma]

I see where you can rent tubes and buy noodles. Can we bring our own?

You can bring your own noodles to use at SAB but the only tubes allowed are the ones from the resort. Some exceptions for babies/toddlers- floats are permitted as long as a parent is in reach.

Just wanted to give a shout out to the IPO team at the BC/YC. While I normally tend to handle all the planning myself, I found myself having difficulty getting an ADR at O'Hana for our Oct stay. So I decided to call them and see what they could do and lo & behold, I got lucky...something so small made me one happy camper .

Edit: ha...just realized that I just hit my 1,000th post

Congrats on your reservation and on your 1,000 post.

Do you think it would be worth having 2 separate threads, one for specific resort info, and one for friends/chat?

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The suggestion has been raised on occasion. I personally am not in favor for several reasons.

1) I have no time to maintain a second thread, or probably even to post to it. If someone else would like to start something up, they are welcome to and I will provide a link.

2) There is some chatter here, but I think a lot of people enjoy reading about their fellow BC/YC enthusiasts and keeping up is what keeps a lot of our veteran posters coming back with their valuable information.

3) Everyone here tries really hard to get answers to the questions that are posted, even with all of the discussion, and I put in a lot of time and effort keeping the first page of this thread updated so that many of the questions people have can be answered easily by checking there instead of having to read every post or using the search feature.

 

[Lalabubbles]

The suggestion has been raised on occasion. I personally am not in favor for several reasons.

1) I have no time to maintain a second thread, or probably even to post to it. If someone else would like to start something up, they are welcome to and I will provide a link.

2) There is some chatter here, but I think a lot of people enjoy reading about their fellow BC/YC enthusiasts and keeping up is what keeps a lot of our veteran posters coming back with their valuable information.

3) Everyone here tries really hard to get answers to the questions that are posted, even with all of the discussion, and I put in a lot of time and effort keeping the first page of this thread updated so that many of the questions people have can be answered easily by checking there instead of having to read every post or using the search feature.[/QUOTE]

I enjoy the "chatter" and look forward to waking up every morning to read this thread!!!! I have learned a ton from y'all

 

[Simba's Girl]

There is a Disney Codes and Rates forum of the DIS- it is a subforum of the Resorts forum. Discount info can often be found there. I have been following the July-August threads posted by Danny25 and black562

There are also travel websites that will send you newsletters or info about upcoming specials when you sign up- Mousesavers is one, and the agency HubbDave mentions in his post is another.

I do know some people who have received discounts on a BC or YC standard view room for travel this summer.

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We did for CLSV just last night...when we originally booked we could've gotten a SV room at the 30%. We are going in August.

Keep an eye on the Discount Codes and Rates Forum and try and book soon after they come out.

 

[ocalla]

Dee: Sounds like you have a busy week to deal with!! Thanks for finding a few moments to keep up with the thread

For those asking about discount rates at BC/YC standard view rooms, I was able to get one last year and I used a PIN code for 2011 and 2010. I used the VISA rate this year for a GardenView room.

NM: So jealous that your trip in coming so soon!!

 

[VbChristy]

In 6 days I get to make my dining reservations for my November trip with my new to arrive baby! So excited!! Now if flight prices would just come down so I could lock in my dates but in the meantime I will make tentative plans and reservations (for those that are wondering, we are coming from Detroit, and I refuse to fly spirit, and the rest of the prices are crazy high! Delta, our airline of choice is over $425 or so- for Orlando, that's ridiculous.

 

[ocalla]

In 6 days I get to make my dining reservations for my November trip with my new to arrive baby! So excited!! Now if flight prices would just come down so I could lock in my dates but in the meantime I will make tentative plans and reservations (for those that are wondering, we are coming from Detroit, and I refuse to fly spirit, and the rest of the prices are crazy high! Delta, our airline of choice is over $425 or so- for Orlando, that's ridiculous.

Here's to hoping your airline gets booked with a great price

Congrats on the new baby, that and a trip makes for a very exciting year .

 

[Judyfun]

trying to figure out how to post a picture. finished the Ariel dress got Great niece and am so pleased I wanted to share

 

[skater]

The suggestion has been raised on occasion. I personally am not in favor for several reasons.

1) I have no time to maintain a second thread, or probably even to post to it. If someone else would like to start something up, they are welcome to and I will provide a link.

2) There is some chatter here, but I think a lot of people enjoy reading about their fellow BC/YC enthusiasts and keeping up is what keeps a lot of our veteran posters coming back with their valuable information.

3) Everyone here tries really hard to get answers to the questions that are posted, even with all of the discussion, and I put in a lot of time and effort keeping the first page of this thread updated so that many of the questions people have can be answered easily by checking there instead of having to read every post or using the search feature.

I'm new here, and I love the chatter. Its friendly and fun - one of my favorite resort threads, and I've been on most of them .

 

[ocalla]

trying to figure out how to post a picture. finished the Ariel dress got Great niece and am so pleased I wanted to share

I think Dee has instructions posted somewhere on page 1? Don't worry, we ALL had to get her help figuring it out!!!

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

So funny! I am not aware of any relatives in your neck of the woods. My family background is French, by way of Canada.

It hasn't happened lately, but people used to tell me all the time that I look like someone they know. Then, one day we were boarding a plane from Orlando (cruise) to Boston and the flight attendant said "I know you!" I told her I get that all the time. Then she said "No, you live in my town" and she was right! Small World, huh?

Too funny

Only a mere 4 days away, filled with a sixth grade chorus concert, three doctors appointments, one hair appointment, car appointment, two 12hr shifts (work) Wednesday/Thursday, a Friday morning Mothers Day Tea with my little forst grader two hours before our flight, (and a partridge in a pear tree...), before "leeaving on a jet plaaanneee".... So the week should fly by. Eek! Did I mention my kitchen looks like four carry-ons threw up and my bedroom a war zone of luggage? Lol

Just a heads up- we are speeding towards the magical 250th page of this thread, so I will be starting up a new (but very familiar) version of this forum in a few days. I'll let you know when it is time to check out our new digs.

I'll be away most of tomorrow-helping to run the Staff Appreciation luncheon at the middle school. Still have to make my two contributions- Berry Cole Slaw and Chicken Marsala.
Oooh love the sound of Berry cole slaw! Yum!
Have to say Dee I am seriously jealous of your stamina-between thread up-keeping, school/amateur dramatic performances and now teacher appreciation day (which is a fab idea by the way) and themed birthday parties I am in awe
Then towards the end of the week I need to prepare for Ben's birthday party- a Hobbit/Dr. Who themed extravaganza complete with "Geek Salad", Nerds Candy and a Tardis cake.



What do we want?

Time Travel!!!

When do we want it?

Irrelevant!

Happy birthday Ben

 

[1coolnini]

I have been checking weather dot com daily for the last two weeks to try and get an idea of what we can expect during our trip. Guess what?? Our arrival date now shows up on the 10 day forecast ! Woohoo! ( cloudy, high of 89, low of 70, 0% chance of rain)

Jan

 

[Ninja Mom]

NM: So jealous that your trip in coming so soon!!

Ack!! I just got a notice from Southwest reminding me of that very same fact! I've been extremely busy so I haven't had the time to go into Uber trip planning mode. I have a general idea of my trip since it will be Star Wars Weekends centered and we have done that before. Also we are only planning 3 ADR's for this trip. Brown Derby, Le Cellier and Kona for breakfast which will complete my Poly trifecta of having breakfast lunch and dinner there.

Not being tied to too many ADR's frees us up for some spontaneous dining options. I plan on steering the gang in the direction of the BC/YC for a Lobster and shrimp roll and ice cream break sometime during our trip. The boys will surely want some of those delicious burgers so it will be an easy sell. We plan on taking the boat from Hollywood Studios to the Yacht Club dock and then we will probably cab it back to our resort at POR after our lunch.

Hurricane Hannah's is open from 11:00am- 6:00pm and Beaches and Cream is open until 11:00am- 11:00pm with the take out window being our planned destination. There are outdoor tables located in that area so we can take our goodies over to them and sit down and enjoy. These tables are covered by an overhang from the building. There are also tables located indoors in the Marketplace area and the Solarium, so if the weather is too much for you to eat outside you have those options.

Remember Beaches and Cream does not take advanced reservations, except for large parties (don't know how large) so if you get there early, say at opening like Mickey T does then it will be fairly simple to get a table inside if you wish.

For those of you not staying at the resort this is an excellent opportunity for you to check it out. If you are bringing the kids with you you may need to put a paper bag over their heads so they don't get too good of a look at Storm Along Bay. Once they see that pool you'll never hear the end of it!

~NM

 

[Cinderumbrella]

I have been checking weather dot com daily for the last two weeks to try and get an idea of what we can expect during our trip. Guess what?? Our arrival date now shows up on the 10 day forecast ! Woohoo! ( cloudy, high of 89, low of 70, 0% chance of rain)

Jan

Boy, I really, REALLY hate to "rain" on your parade, BUT that forecast can and will change many, many times before you arrive.

For a better assessment, try a local TV station

http://www.wesh.com/weather/7-day