9/12 great article ! Who am I to say no to going to WDW?

[mylag1rl]

Laura - it must be a huge relief to make the stroller purchase. The puzzle was awesome ! That is so sweet that it was from Dh's childhood.

 

[wigdoutdismom]

A new Target?? What could be better, we just got one in our neighborhood last Oct.........

 

[IluvXU]

That puzzle is too cute! I bet it kept them occupied for a while.
I've been out of the stroller "know" for awhile, so can't offer any opinion on it other than I'm glad that you found the one you wanted. Was it like manna from heaven and a spotlight from above when you walked in the store and saw it sitting there? Like AH HAH!!!

When it was right by the entry door... marked down, I knew it needed to come home with me!

Laura---love the puzzle!!! They did a great job!!! I think Megan would love doing a puzzle like that---putting that on my Easter basket shopping list!

LOVE the Maclaren---honey, I KNOW you will love yours......BECAUSE WE ADORE OURS!!!! It is the BEST!!! Megan's is pink, but I think yours will work for all your gang!

I thought the same thing... I want another puzzle for them for Easter. I plan to get Pinnochio and thought a puzzle would be fun too!

I think it will be an awesome Kings Island Stroller- I think you need passes to meet up with my gang someday!

Opening a new Target??? Where? How did I miss this?

South Lebanon... I went tonight. Lots of great store opening deals for the next month.

Aw, great job, girls! Their faces in that photo are precious...proud and tuckered out at the same time.

Your shopping description has given me the bug! Our closest Disney Store is an hour away. I need to make a list of "stuff" for our trip so I don't go gonzo.

The stroller looks fantastic! How perfect that it was sitting at the front of the store waiting for you.

I think I will hit the Disney store again before our trip, maybe with more sale luck!

Laura - it must be a huge relief to make the stroller purchase. The puzzle was awesome ! That is so sweet that it was from Dh's childhood.

I hate the idea of taking it apart, but for the party this weekend I need my table back!

A new Target?? What could be better, we just got one in our neighborhood last Oct.........

Target is my favorite store, hands down!

 

[MegansMom]

Hey---if we ever plan on heading up to KI, I will definitely let you all know!!! Megan would love to have someone show her around!!!

I am such a regular snooper at our Disney store---hey, you never know when they are going to run a good sale---that if I am ever in there and there is great sale going on, I will be sure to let you know!!!

BTW--the Father/Daughter pictures are up now on my Facebook page!!!

 

[Me&3]

I love the puzzle I want one

 

[IluvXU]

Hey---if we ever plan on heading up to KI, I will definitely let you all know!!! Megan would love to have someone show her around!!!

I am such a regular snooper at our Disney store---hey, you never know when they are going to run a good sale---that if I am ever in there and there is great sale going on, I will be sure to let you know!!!

BTW--the Father/Daughter pictures are up now on my Facebook page!!!

So cute! Love them Jen... for sure let me know about any grand sales! We might have to take a drive!

I love the puzzle I want one

I am sure they can be found on EBAY- can't everything?

 

[IluvXU]

Planning limbo. That is what these weeks are as I wait to make my ADRs. I feel that until I have those wonderful Confirmation numbers I can't go much farther.

Here are some of my worries!

Being on hold forever.... enough said! My ADR day is a school day, and a morning that I work! I plan to get up early.... get ready and then be on the phone ASAP!

Not getting LeCellier for dinner. Right now I have two/three nights it could be, but I would really like our EPCOT day. Plus I am afraid of a late ADR too!

No Crystal Palace Breakfast at 8-- I want it early, so that we can be done when the park opens. To be honest I have three possible days to play around with, but I would love it for day one of MK! Personally this is my # 1 want... I am really excited to go into the park before it opens!

Cinderella's Royal Table- am I safe to say that we should not have too much trouble getting a lunch ADR there. I am flexible on time, but really want it to be on our anniversary!

Fantasmic Dinner package--- there is one night I want this on. Time is fine, but then I question will we really go if we have to go hours ahead? I am kinda weakening my Fantasmic plans. I have already decided to try for the reservations on a day that we won't be at HS!


Also in the mix are Chef Mickey's for dinner and no real decision on our final ADR.... I know what is my problem?

Possible locations: Whispering Canyon, Kona, Wolfgang Puck,Big River Bar and Grille, Coral Reef (this is a late addition to my thoughts).

 

[wigdoutdismom]

Laura, I hope they get some of the kinks out of the system by the time you call, I was on hold for over 3 hours this past Sunday morning!

 

[Happydog]

Planning limbo. That is what these weeks are as I wait to make my ADRs. I feel that until I have those wonderful Confirmation numbers I can't go much farther.

Here are some of my worries!

Being on hold forever.... enough said! My ADR day is a school day, and a morning that I work! I plan to get up early.... get ready and then be on the phone ASAP!

Not getting LeCellier for dinner. Right now I have two/three nights it could be, but I would really like our EPCOT day. Plus I am afraid of a late ADR too!

No Crystal Palace Breakfast at 8-- I want it early, so that we can be done when the park opens. To be honest I have three possible days to play around with, but I would love it for day one of MK! Personally this is my # 1 want... I am really excited to go into the park before it opens!

Cinderella's Royal Table- am I safe to say that we should not have too much trouble getting a lunch ADR there. I am flexible on time, but really want it to be on our anniversary!

Fantasmic Dinner package--- there is one night I want this on. Time is fine, but then I question will we really go if we have to go hours ahead? I am kinda weakening my Fantasmic plans. I have already decided to try for the reservations on a day that we won't be at HS!


Also in the mix are Chef Mickey's for dinner and no real decision on our final ADR.... I know what is my problem?

Possible locations: Whispering Canyon, Kona, Wolfgang Puck,Big River Bar and Grille, Coral Reef (this is a late addition to my thoughts).

OH I think we all share these woes!!! I am really nervous too! Hopefully things will get sorted out. I do hope you get your first choices... It is good that you have backup plans! I do to...

 

[MeMom]

I had to call for our Thanksgiving ADRs on a school morning, too, and I was stressing about it a little, but I got it all done before the kids arrived. I sure hope it works well for you. If they've got people on the phone for three hours, that's some pretty big kinks they need to work out!!!

Trent would pick Whispering Canyon for a meal.
I've never been to Kona, but I have pretty much heard only good things about it. I'm thinking of making it one of our all-family meals this summer.
The only two we know for sure we want are Whispering Canyon and Teppan Edo. We've got quite a while to think about it.

Good luck on your decisions and on getting what you'd like.

 

[moparop]

Of your list of choices: I'd rank them: Kona, Wolfgang Puck, Coral Reef, Whispering Canyon. I've never been to Big River so I am leaving it off my list. Of course, even with Whispering Canyon down on the list, I still love it. I just don't think I want to go back until my kids really would get into the antics.

 

[KathyRN137]

Being on hold forever.... enough said! My ADR day is a school day, and a morning that I work! I plan to get up early.... get ready and then be on the phone ASAP!
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No Crystal Palace Breakfast at 8-- I want it early, so that we can be done when the park opens. To be honest I have three possible days to play around with, but I would love it for day one of MK! Personally this is my # 1 want... I am really excited to go into the park before it opens!

Boy, do we think alike!

This is what I do on ADR Morning:

1) Pre-set every phone (land and cell) with the WDW Dining # on speed dial.

2) I enlist the help of DH and at exactly thirty seconds before nine (or whenever they are open), we start dialing on all the phones (four).

As soon as we get a reservationist, we just hang up the other three phones. I'm not sure if I'm correct, but somehow I feel it quadruples our chances of getting "in" somebody's call rotation quickly!

I would ask for the most important ADR (CP breakfast) first, then request the next in order of importance. (There's nothing that says you need to schedule them all in calendar order.) Every micro-second you can shave off will decrease the chances of some other reservationist giving that ADR date/time to someone else!

I know, I know. It's a bit anal, but it has always worked for me!

Kathy

 

[Charleston Princess]

Oh, Laura! I know how you feel! I am excited yet stressed about calling Sunday morning! Hopefully we are both worrying needlessly!

 

[dddisrunner]

I feel the same way about Fantasmic Laura! I LOVE it but I am not willing to battle a ton of people to see it and without a F! dining package and not having 2 shows a night it will be a ZOO!! If it works out great, if not there is always next time! I think you will get a CP ressie and it is great that you have a plan B!

 

[DreaGirl]

I always have those same fears! I always worry about CP because that is a special one for us.

As for the undecided day, we did Coral Reef in May and loved it! The big tank is so great, but it is a little dark in there. We have also ate at Wolfgangs and the food was so good there! That is still one of our favorites.

We haven't stayed for Fantasmic. DH doesn't really seem interested and I don't think DD would be into it yet.

 

[MegansMom]

Man, it sounds like the ADR system has been crazy lately---I can't believe some of the wait times!!! It stresses me out already!!!!! I too want one of those coveted 8am CP ressies---I am crossing everything that you get yours, and hopefully I will get mine too!!!! GOOD LUCK!

 

[punkin413]

i don't know if you've been over there but i posted videos to fantasmic on my TR. it might help you make your mind up if you want to take the girls to it or not.

my vote is for kona!

 

[Lady Lallie]

I am sure everything will work out fine. I know how nervewracking it is though waiting to see if you can get everything you want.

 

[IluvXU]

Laura, I hope they get some of the kinks out of the system by the time you call, I was on hold for over 3 hours this past Sunday morning!

I cannot even imagine.... I am not going to be able to do that.

OH I think we all share these woes!!! I am really nervous too! Hopefully things will get sorted out. I do hope you get your first choices... It is good that you have backup plans! I do to...

I feel like I can be flexible on days and somewhat on times, so that should be to my advantage.

I had to call for our Thanksgiving ADRs on a school morning, too, and I was stressing about it a little, but I got it all done before the kids arrived. I sure hope it works well for you. If they've got people on the phone for three hours, that's some pretty big kinks they need to work out!!!

Trent would pick Whispering Canyon for a meal.
I've never been to Kona, but I have pretty much heard only good things about it. I'm thinking of making it one of our all-family meals this summer.
The only two we know for sure we want are Whispering Canyon and Teppan Edo. We've got quite a while to think about it.

Good luck on your decisions and on getting what you'd like.

I think I am printing menus later today and having my parents and DH decide. I have decided enough!

Of your list of choices: I'd rank them: Kona, Wolfgang Puck, Coral Reef, Whispering Canyon. I've never been to Big River so I am leaving it off my list. Of course, even with Whispering Canyon down on the list, I still love it. I just don't think I want to go back until my kids really would get into the antics.

Thanks... that is kinda my own list's order too!

Boy, do we think alike!

This is what I do on ADR Morning:

1) Pre-set every phone (land and cell) with the WDW Dining # on speed dial.

2) I enlist the help of DH and at exactly thirty seconds before nine (or whenever they are open), we start dialing on all the phones (four).

As soon as we get a reservationist, we just hang up the other three phones. I'm not sure if I'm correct, but somehow I feel it quadruples our chances of getting "in" somebody's call rotation quickly!

I would ask for the most important ADR (CP breakfast) first, then request the next in order of importance. (There's nothing that says you need to schedule them all in calendar order.) Every micro-second you can shave off will decrease the chances of some other reservationist giving that ADR date/time to someone else!

I know, I know. It's a bit anal, but it has always worked for me!

Kathy

That is so funny- I totally will do in order of importance too!

Oh, Laura! I know how you feel! I am excited yet stressed about calling Sunday morning! Hopefully we are both worrying needlessly!

I will be thinking about you Sunday!

I feel the same way about Fantasmic Laura! I LOVE it but I am not willing to battle a ton of people to see it and without a F! dining package and not having 2 shows a night it will be a ZOO!! If it works out great, if not there is always next time! I think you will get a CP ressie and it is great that you have a plan B!

I am not sure about Fantasmic anymore.. I am starting to waver. That means I have to pick another ADR then too!

I always have those same fears! I always worry about CP because that is a special one for us.

As for the undecided day, we did Coral Reef in May and loved it! The big tank is so great, but it is a little dark in there. We have also ate at Wolfgangs and the food was so good there! That is still one of our favorites.

We haven't stayed for Fantasmic. DH doesn't really seem interested and I don't think DD would be into it yet.

I think Coral Reef is a good deal for the dining plan too, so that is why it is creeping back on the list.

Man, it sounds like the ADR system has been crazy lately---I can't believe some of the wait times!!! It stresses me out already!!!!! I too want one of those coveted 8am CP ressies---I am crossing everything that you get yours, and hopefully I will get mine too!!!! GOOD LUCK!

Thanks Jen!

i don't know if you've been over there but i posted videos to fantasmic on my TR. it might help you make your mind up if you want to take the girls to it or not.

my vote is for kona!

I love your video... I want to see it, but not at the risk of going to crazy to do it.

I am sure everything will work out fine. I know how nervewracking it is though waiting to see if you can get everything you want.

Thanks!

 

[cjackearl]

Good luck with those ADRs. I get butterflies whenever I start to think about calling. We want an 8:00 CP also, but on the last day of our trip. I'm hoping the 90+6 will help a little. We loved Fantasmic but didn't have too many crowds to battle. If we don't get the MM package, we'll have to play it by ear.