A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: Updated, new timeline, etc.

[darnheather]

I'm sitting on my mattress on the floor. Boxes piled all around me. The movers finally arrived today to pack. This morning I took the girls and dog out first to the dog park then one last visit to Mount Vernon (yes they allow dogs!). It was sad. I almost started crying leaving. Came home and grabbed a sandwich then off to the library to print our water park passes. Spent the afternoon with dear neighbor and her boys. Neither of us know what we'll do without the other.

Anyway two more sleeps in this house and it's off on another adventure.

 

[darnheather]

Moving over and finally have internet again. Still surrounded by boxes. Haven't found two of my sewing machines yet. Got to be in here somewhere. I've missed this forum and my Disney planning!

 

[darnheather]

Spouse's boss has said no to our dates. I'm so bummed. We are now looking at the week after but that means paying money for an upgraded room view since all others in our category are sold out and trying to reschedule all the reservations for meals and BBB.

 

[darnheather]

Well I now have three Disney vacations reserved. 1) Our original plan. If we stay with this spouse will not be able to go and the girls and I will need to get airfare and an extra room night somewhere. 2) The week after our original. Spouse can go, we'll get free dining, but there are ZERO ADR's to be had. 3)The week before Thanksgiving. Free dining is supposed to be made public for this week. I've got all my ADR's just like in the original plan. Spouse is supposed to be changing jobs between now and then so who knows if he'll be able to go. But we will then go to Thanksgiving at my family's in Northern Florida. So two weeks vacation instead of one.

 

[darnheather]

So much has changed since my last update! I've just booked a POR Royal Room Garden View for November 17-22. :dance: It was only $150 more for the total than the original September trip in POFQ standard room. So I have to change a few ADR's but nothing I can't handle, feeling like a pro at this now.

My only question...Had originally planned to drive down overnight on Friday. Now that we have Saturday I'm thinking we'll drive down that night, stay off site in Kissimmee and arrive refreshed on Sunday morning. WWYD dear readers? It adds another night in a hotel and day's food on the road but I don't want spouse and I to be grumpy the first day.

Off to check crowd calendars, recommended parks, and change those ADR's. Will call for BBB in a few hours.

 

[DLFan123]

Hi just bounced over here from my dining review. This is a great PTR. I'm so impressed with your sewing, and the clothes will be that much more special because they're homemade.

It sounds like you have a great trip coming up in November. As far as your question goes, I don't know the answer. I really don't know anything about driving into Orlando or where Kissimmee is in relation to Orlando...but I say being nearer to Disney first thing in the morning might be worth it. That way, you get your full day's worth out of your park tickets or resort, as well as extra vacation time. I'm famous for trying to squeeze in as much time as possible (hence all the midnight arrivals we make because I insist on leaving after our last day of work instead of the next morning!).

Whichever you decide, I'm sure it will be great!

 

[darnheather]

DLFan thanks so much! I've been away from the forums a bit but now it's crunch time! Everything needs to be updated but for now here's some sewing.

Here is the first outfit finished for Izzy for November trip (will add turtleneck and leggings if it gets cold).

 

[Disneychix]

I Love all your fabrics! Where do get them besides Joann?

Hope the move went well and YEAH for new dates!!

 

[darnheather]

I Love all your fabrics! Where do get them besides Joann?

Hope the move went well and YEAH for new dates!!

A lot of the fabrics for this wardrobe are from Wal-Mart or Joanns. However, I spent 2 years in Korea which is were the bulk of my stash is from.

We were supposed to be leaving for the World this Friday. Good thing we're not because I've only just finished Izzy's second outfit!

Ariel Feliz


Start of Christmas present sewing. Bitty Baby outfits.

 

[DisMomJill]

I like the idea of giving the doll outfits for Christmas. I was wanting to make matching doll outfits for DD's WDW clothes, but I didn't really want to take them with us. I think I might be copying that idea

 

[darnheather]

I like the idea of giving the doll outfits for Christmas. I was wanting to make matching doll outfits for DD's WDW clothes, but I didn't really want to take them with us. I think I might be copying that idea

Please do! I should have some boy doll outfits soon.

 

[DisMomJill]

Please do! I should have some boy doll outfits soon.

Can't wait to see them! DD only has one boy doll, and it is really small so I only plan to make girl clothes. Although I'm not sure why I'm going to bother. Right now she prefers all of her babies to be naked. Hoping she grows out of that soon

 

[darnheather]

Snow White skirt with all seven dwarfs machine embroidered and then their names hand embroidered. :fainter: And yes I know it needs ironing but after 30 minutes in the theme park I don't think it will matter. lol
Front


Back


My favorite is Bashful


Bitty Baby Ruched Skirt w/tutorial posted here.
http://s58.photobucket.com/user/funda62/media/Made By Me/2013/011_3456x5184.jpg.html And I too am not sure why I make all these baby clothes. I think it's because I just enjoy it so darned much and keep hoping Izzy will get into it eventually. lol

Epcot Skirt (have not quite found inspiration for the top, hopefully this week)


Back

 

[darnheather]

I've been so busy sewing that I haven't had time to post! Spouse has an interview next week for a command which if he receives will keep him from going after all. So frustrating after I changed the trip in order to accommodate him but we'll go with or without him.


Bitty Baby Snow White Top


BB SW Skirt


BB Prince Top


BB Prince Pants


Izzy Snow White Top

 

[darnheather]

Sunday November 17

Magic Kingdom​

Itinerary

• 6:45am Wake Up Call
• Surprise Izzy w/Disney outfit
• Breakfast in hotel
• 8:00am Check Ranger into Best Friends Pet Care (Spouse)
• 8:15am Check in Port Orleans Riverside (Me)
• 9:00am Rope Drop MK
• 2:00pm Fishing at POR Ole Man Island (Girls and Spouse)
• 2:45pm Reveal Royal Guest Room, rest, snack
• 5:50pm BBB MK for Izzy
• 7:15pm 1900 Park Fare, Grand Floridian
• 9:30pm Holiday Wishes from dock at GF (if we are still awake!)

Fast Pass Plus
910-1010 Jungle Cruise
1010-1110 Magic Carpets
1135-1235 Haunted Mansion

Also To Ride
Tiki Room, Country Bear Jamboree, Railroad, Riverboat, Hall of Presidents, Tom Sawyer's Island (if time permits)

To Eat
Breakfast: Quality Inn
Lunch: Tortuga Tavern: Beef nachos and gelato -or-
Columbia Harbor House: Fish and chips, apple crisp, broccoli for Izzy
Dinner: 1900 Park Fare: Cinderella's Happily Ever After Dinner
Snack: From Riverside Mill: yogurt parfait, warm apple blossom, ice cream, milk shakes, cheesecake, magic cookie bar, crispy treat, soup -or-
From Disney (too many to list!) Confirmed Snack Thread

 

[darnheather]

The past week's sewing. I was crazy productive! This is just the Disney stuff, I got way more sewn than this.

Ariel Ballgown (8 yards of fabric!)


The metal tag reads, "Dreaming of the Sea" (Izzy's real name means "the sea")


Minnie Mouse BB outfit 24.3 pnts


Tutorial for the skirt


BB Ariel Gown


Eeyore Nightgown for me


Minnie Mouse Skirt



Epcot blouse


Sleep shorts for D


Mickey Nightgown for Izzy

 

[darnheather]

Things to do soon!

• find Ranger's records: done
• send letters to school: done
• finish animal kingdom skirt: done
• do Minnie top: done, plus 1 for each family member!
• do animal kingdom top: done
• call BBB: done
• recheck Ranger's reservation
• check reservations
• make Halloween costumes: done
• Belle costume (if time)

 

[darnheather]

Magic bands arrived today! It's really happening! I have got to get this pre-trip report finished.

Oh I ordered green for me since no more purple, Izzy gets pink, Spouse red and D blue.

 

[darnheather]

Honestly I've been staying away from the forums do to the extreme negativity. I've been using web forums since 1994 and have never seen such back-biting, complaining, and pessimistic posts. I try to ignore the posts but sometimes it's impossible. The other thing keeping me away is the huge number of questions/issues that get posted again and again and again. It's like no one knows how to use the search function or go to page two.

I started this pre-trip report for me, to help organize everything that needed to be done. I very much doubt I'll be back to do a post trip report. If I report back happy and satisfied 50% of the forum will accuse me of kowtowing to Disney. If I come back miserable and unhappy 50% will say I did everything wrong.

 

[Acar]

Hi! I'm sorry you are so discouraged. It sounds to me like you are going to have a great time and lots of fun! You have such spirit I think you can make it wonderful despite all the nonsense here. I have noticed the negativity and all the sniping back and forth between some people. Let's forget it, sprinkle some disney magic pixie dust and be on our way......second star to the right and straight on till morning. Disney hugs!