A great big pickle...sigh.

[LuvvsMickey]

I am sorry you had to cancel the trip to LA twice. It does sound like she is worried about what you will think of her and the life she has now. I think in time she might be more open to seeing you in person.

I think it would be a good idea to make plans for your family to vacation there, possibly next summer, so you can see Disneyland. Then you can just plan to meet her somewhere in LA. Ask her and your niece to come to your hotel and visit. Then you can spend the day taking your niece to Disneyland.

Even though she lives in LA your niece might have never been to Disneyland. Perhaps your hubby could tell his sister that you have extra tickets/days to use from this year's trip, so the there would be no cost for her and her daughter. I am guessing that the sister goes along with plans, etc. and then backs out at the last minute in order to avoid letting you know that she doesn't have the money to go to Disney, etc. Someone in this situation might also be reluntant to accept money, etc even from a "family member". That is why I suggest the story of the extra tickets.

mdsouth:

Those are wonderful ideas. If we had the funds, we'd do it in a heartbeat. Sadly, we won't be going anywhere on vacation for a very long time. If we do go anywhere it will be via car and we'll be bunking with relatives or in a tent somewhere! Ack!

 

[mdsouth]

mdsouth:

Those are wonderful ideas. If we had the funds, we'd do it in a heartbeat. Sadly, we won't be going anywhere on vacation for a very long time. If we do go anywhere it will be via car and we'll be bunking with relatives or in a tent somewhere! Ack!

I can relate! We are going to WDW in 8 days. This is a trip I have been saving for and planning for for the the last four years!

We can always dream though!

 

[LuvvsMickey]

Boma's for breakfast or dinner? We're going to do breakfast on the next trip; I don't think I'd like dinner. Ohana's for breakfast or dinner? We also have Ohana's on the next list trip for dinner (won't do breakfast--not fans of Stitch); we've not done Planet Hollywood at Disney--we have one in Chicago and went to the one in Las Vegas as well so no need to do a third.

All are booked for late dinners - 7pm or later. We'll be eating breakfast at the resort and then heading for the parks at rope drop. Wee hoo! I have to do Planet Hollywood. Where I live, we don't even have a Red Lobster for pete's sake. I'm sure it's over rated but it's on my bucket list. I have a BIG bucket.

 

[LuvvsMickey]

Ok. Need some help. Where are the best places to eat? I'm trying to get my dining ressies finished and I've got no clue where to book. Merci!

 

[Minnie&Nana]

ADR's...

We usually do a nice breakfast on our last morning - and since we do not go to the parks everyday, we'll also have a nice breakfast on our off days.

Soo, even tho I am not a fan of Stitch, last summer I did the Ohana breakfast with a friend and her 2 yr old and it was really nice surprise. Characters were not over the top (don't even remember seeing Stitch), food was yummy...oh, oh!! And I had my first Mimosa (okay, so I requested light on the champagne). Ahh, and it was a nice touch to seat us at a window with a direct view of the Castle.

Went to Boma for breakfast, but do not think I could do any other meal there - too spicy.

Planet Hollywood does not appeal to me...but Narcoossee's...sigh...be there for MK fireworks and/or the EWP...best, best, best.

We enjoy Sci Fi, but I know it's not for everyone... we like the old timey Drive-In theme in the Hollywood Hills...sigh...I'll do just about anything for a view of palm trees.

One stay at POP, my only request was "view of palm trees, please". Yup, had a view of the few Palm trees at POP.

Okay, so what about in the parks? Actually, we make several ADR's but do not like feeling tied down in a park, so often do a walk up.

Come on...let's hear more, please...those of us without a trip in the works

need to at least hear some planning!

 

[KatMark]

Ok. Need some help. Where are the best places to eat? I'm trying to get my dining ressies finished and I've got no clue where to book. Merci!

Some of our favorites are: Crystal Palace for breakfast--yes, I know you eat in your room, but we LOVE Pooh and friends and the puffed french toast is to die for. And you must try for an 8:05 a.m. ADR so you that Main Street is practically empty and you have great photo ops; don't forget you were going to try Hoop Dee Doo Review (or whatever it is called). We also love LeCellier (although you probably won't be able to get that on this short of notice) and Biergarten at Epcot; Yak & Yeti at the Animal Kingdom and the Plaza at the MK. I've also read WONDERFUL reviews of California Grill lately...so much so that DH and I may try it on our next trip.

 

[Minnie&Nana]

Yes, yes, Hoop-Dee-Doo review!! It's silly fun though, so if you prefer romantic there's always the Luau at the Poly...its so so, but has it's fans for sure.

 

[karibritt01]

We also love LeCellier (although you probably won't be able to get that on this short of notice) and Biergarten at Epcot;

They don't need to eat in Canada in Epcot silly.. they eat that at home! We do love Biergarten. We liked 50s Prime Time Cafe in DHS. Paying OOP, we like Rain Forest Cafe in AK. Our favorite dinner was the Cinderella Gala at 1900 Park Fare for dinner.

Yes, yes, Hoop-Dee-Doo review!! It's silly fun though, so if you prefer romantic there's always the Luau at the Poly...its so so, but has it's fans for sure.

We were not crazy about the luau. We had the worst seats in the house... by the bathrooms and kitchen, and BEHIND A POLE!! My kids tried to move to see better, and the nasty woman beside us complained because "she paid for her seats, too, and my kids sitting in the aisle bothered her." I can't really repeat my answer to hear! But the food was increible, and worth every penny!

My kids at the luau

 

[karibritt01]

I wanted to share these pics with y'all. This is my sis (red shirt) with her hubby, our Mama, and her kids. My family sent them to WDW for a Christmas gift after we found out she was sick. WDW was something she always wanted to do, but never did because things kept coming up to get in the way... mostly another kid!!

 

[Minnie&Nana]

Oh, what wonderful photos of your sister at WDW!! definitely family treasure.

Your munchkins sure look like they're having a grand time at the Luau! Poor things.

We went 3 times and lucked out with good seats. Twice on the floor center stage and one up a level, but the first table, center so the view was the best of all.

We have not been to the Luau since maybe 1988 or 89 - are those chairs any better? They were horribly uncomfortable back then!! Very short, swivel chair, nothing but wrought iron against your back. Ugh.

We've had hit or miss at 50's Prime time - we went just for the fried chicken, but last time it was not good. not a fan of the antics of the waiters....I'm too shy.....and for some of them it's gets them going even more.

 

[LuvvsMickey]

I wanted to share these pics with y'all. This is my sis (red shirt) with her hubby, our Mama, and her kids. My family sent them to WDW for a Christmas gift after we found out she was sick. WDW was something she always wanted to do, but never did because things kept coming up to get in the way... mostly another kid!!

I don't know what is wrong with me, but I just burst into tears seeing these pictures. Wow. I just want to scoop all those sweet children up and hug them to pieces. And I have to go pick my daughter up as school! Sunglasses for me.

 

[karibritt01]

I don't know what is wrong with me, but I just burst into tears seeing these pictures. Wow. I just want to scoop all those sweet children up and hug them to pieces. And I have to go pick my daughter up as school! Sunglasses for me.

I didn't mean to make you cry! This pic always makes me very happy!

 

[Piglets Mommy]

Wow! You ladies have been talkative while I've been working!!! You have me laughing and crying! (and hungry...thanks alot!!) Did I hear Poly??? Whatever you end up doing, it's been a fun ride!!!

 

[KatMark]

Wow! You ladies have been talkative while I've been working!!! You have me laughing and crying! (and hungry...thanks alot!!) Did I hear Poly??? Whatever you end up doing, it's been a fun ride!!!

Yep; she's going to do a split stay with Poly and CSR. And she even made some dining reservations!!!!!

 

[Piglets Mommy]

Yep; she's going to do a split stay with Poly and CSR. And she even made some dining reservations!!!!!

She's definately doing the split stay???Awesome!!! the Poly is my favorite resort...Poly Lagoon View Concierge is on my Bucket List!

 

[Minnie&Nana]

Yep; she's going to do a split stay with Poly and CSR. And she even made some dining reservations!!!!!

Wow, I didn't realize it was definite!! Fabulous decision!!

 

[KatMark]

She's definately doing the split stay???Awesome!!! the Poly is my favorite resort...Poly Lagoon View Concierge is on my Bucket List!

Wow, I didn't realize it was definite!! Fabulous decision!!

I think she was "definite" when she said it? Calling Luvvsmickey--is this definite?

 

[karibritt01]

I think she was "definite" when she said it? Calling Luvvsmickey--is this definite?

Until tomorrow, at least?!

 

[KatMark]

Until tomorrow, at least?!

Oh yeah...I forgot who we were talking about!

 

[karibritt01]

POST 500! That was quite the pickle!