395 days of planning all lead up to this! Sept/Oct 2012

[HeatherLassell]

Haha!! I understand that!! That's how football and baseball are in Texas! We do have a hockey team in TX, it's just not followed as much as it is in Canada!!

heehee I'm glad Americans aren't THAT into hockey...that's why we GOT our JETS back!!! Sorry Atlanta but I'm happy for your loss cause it's my NHL gain!!!!

 

[HeatherLassell]

Hockey is a religion here in Canada. Baseball not so much.

lol So true. I've NEVER got into anything other than hockey. I can't stand football and it seems kinda big here I guess. lol

 

[CdnCarrie]

lol So true. I've NEVER got into anything other than hockey. I can't stand football and it seems kinda big here I guess. lol

What you don't bleed blue and gold?


( me neither......)

 

[HeatherLassell]

What you don't bleed blue and gold?


( me neither......)

hahaha Nope. After this next year of Disney obessive planning I'll probably bleed fairy dust though!

 

[Enchanted88]

Thank you very much! That's exactly why I chose that photographer. He does great locations and his editing brings out the colours! I can't wait to get the CD and start printing!!!

Oh yes! In Canada Hockey=Life!

I think they are going by just fast enough. I want to save alot so we can eat where ever we want and get snacks all day if they want. lol Want that souvineer? Ok! Let's buy it!

It's our first trip ever! So it's going to be super special!

First trips are sooo amazing!! This is only my 2nd trip, and there was SO much I didn't know about when I went!! So I'm hoping it's just as magical as the first!!

I'm excited to hear about how your kids loooved it, though! I want to go with children some day and see it through their eyes!!

Yeah, DH and I are definately saving as well so we can get whatever our hearts desire there! For me, that will be clothes and souvineers, for DH it will be food. haha

 

[HeatherLassell]

First trips are sooo amazing!! This is only my 2nd trip, and there was SO much I didn't know about when I went!! So I'm hoping it's just as magical as the first!!

I'm excited to hear about how your kids loooved it, though! I want to go with children some day and see it through their eyes!!

Yeah, DH and I are definately saving as well so we can get whatever our hearts desire there! For me, that will be clothes and souvineers, for DH it will be food. haha

Yeah I seriously can't wait to watch THEM as they experience it for the first time. I have rides that I've been talking up to them (Splash Mountain, Pirates of the Carribean, Tower of Terror) and they are excited. Ava wishes we could go tommorrow! lol

My first trip to DW was when I was in grade 5. So I don't remember much other than the few pics we have. It's so much easier for us parents now that we have digital cameras and can make videos!

There will be pictures and a Trip Report no doubts about that!

haha I've been looking at pictures of the food. I might be on team DH on the food thing! lol I want steak and lots of it! Yummmmm! I might just need a ADR at La Cellier. lol

 

[jenny105]

heehee I'm glad Americans aren't THAT into hockey...that's why we GOT our JETS back!!! Sorry Atlanta but I'm happy for your loss cause it's my NHL gain!!!!

I am one American who is VERY into hockey. I never understood why Atlanta got a team. Or Nashville. Or Phoenix for that matter. Anyway, I always thought I should move to Canada because I'd fit in better. I couldn't care less about baseball or football. How un-American is that?

 

[HeatherLassell]

/rant

OMG I am just SOOOO frustrated!

Seriously facebook was my daily FUN time. I absolutely HATE all the changes they made. Facebook isn't even functional anymore since they took away "most recent" and turned it into "stories". I HATE HATE HATE HATE it now!

/end rant

 

[jenny105]

Ditto. I hate all the changes they keep making.

 

[HeatherLassell]

Ditto. I hate all the changes they keep making.

....and they are making MORE. A HUGE change to how your profile looks and operates. I barely spend any time on FB anymore. I hate it.

 

[HeatherLassell]

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so excited!!!!

WDW is offering a free dining plan to Canadians until September 29, 2012!

Well I knew that but thought I was out of luck since I wasn't going until after the promotion ended.....BUT I called today and asked to switch to September 29th till October 10th...so one day earlier. The lady on the phone was SOOOOOOO sweet! She automatically asked me about adding the free dining plan since I am in Canada. Since it's just the quick service I asked about upgrading it to the dining plan.

My package was $2654 before my $200 reservation deposit was paid....now my total is $3015.35 for 11 days, 8 days of park hopppers and NOW the free dining plan!!!!

Woo hoo!!!!!!!!

This is going to allow me to do alot more stuff on our trip...possibly MNSSHP...or just more souvineers. Pirates League? BBB?

Just had to share with people who will understand what an amazing savings this is and share in my excitement!!!

~Heather~

 

[ChildAtHeart82]

Hi! I've been lurking for awhile but decided it was time to chime in. I've enjoyed reading your plans so far. Congrats on getting the discount!

 

[HeatherLassell]

Hi! I've been lurking for awhile but decided it was time to chime in. I've enjoyed reading your plans so far. Congrats on getting the discount!

Well thanks for showing your face. lol And thanks for saying you like my ptr. I'm just flying by the seat of my pants cause I really have no idea what I'm doing!

I am so excited about the free dining! Having that cost taken care of before we go is such a weight off my shoulders. I have 2 boys that eat like grown men! lol So food could have been rather expensive! So this is just awesome!

 

[jenny105]

Congrats on getting the discount!

 

[HeatherLassell]

Congrats on getting the discount!

Thanks!

 

[let'sgo]

That's fantastic getting the dining plan! I'm so excited for you. Now you can review all of the restaurants and make reservations at the 180 day mark. That will help pass the time. There's so many choices--have fun.

 

[gallmcduck]

Hi, I have just found your ptr - joining in. We too have a trip planned for October 2012, going back to catch up now

 

[chimo2u]

Hi Heather! I'm joining in too, love hearing about fellow Canuckers' trips, and first time trips are always so special! I am so happy I was able to help you with the FD info, and so glad you where able to add it on, an extra day is the greatest! we arrive on the same day now too, that's ...who knows, we may run into each other down there, meeting other Dissers is so much fun

I love your Mickey Mouse profile pic on FB, how did you do that? That's so cool! I sent you a PM yesterday with my FB info, so you can look me up and add me if you like. It will be fun counting down the days together

My trip this time will be Me, my DS Andrew (15) and my best girlfriend (dawn) who has never been before....can't wait to show her an amazing time! I am hoping todo our first MNSSHP around Oct 1, or so. We will be staying at the POLY Garden View, Club Level, from Sept 29 to Oct 4, then moving over to Hard Rock Hotel at Universal for our last 3 nights.....I love Universal, and can't not stop by there for a visit!

My hubby is not as fanatical about WDW as me, and he is holding out visiting again until our 25 wedding anniversary in 2016! He's ok with me going with my BF and youngest son, (who loves Disney as much as me)...while he and oldest DS (19) watch the kitty and have some boy bonding and fun without us!

Looking forward to hearing all your planning tidbits....that's definitely part of the fun!
Ttys
Marie

 

[gallmcduck]

All caught up now. You did good on your t-shirt purchases two for the price of one Your family portraits are really natural looking. We are starting our trip off at the POP on 4th and 5th October. Free dining You can plan ADRs too. I would recommed MNSSP we have done this twice before and the kids enjoyed dressing up and filling with candy. Looking forward to joining the fun over the next year

 

[harding0010]

Beautiful little dress. I'm sure she will make all the other girls jealous.
One of the best part of the trip is the daily count down.