a princess and a pirate will enjoy disney to celebrate their 5 year anniversary:)

[deslynnpatterson]

i always dread this day-- and i dread typing this just as much LOL!! The dreaded departure day!! Our flight time keeps changing but as for now we do not catch out flight untill 3:30pm. We will wake up early pack all the last minute items and take our luggage to the holding area and check in with Air- tran's resort check in-- then we will grab a fast breakfast and then off to DTD we will prob just spend some time walking around-- wasting time and taking pictures-- and getting last min souvenirs-- and maybe one more run to goofys candy company for some items to take home-- as long as it can fit in the carry on bag LOL!!! then we will prob grab a lunch around noon-- and then head back to the resort-- and get ready to take the wonderful magical express that will take us back to the airport everytime i get on this bus going home i feel soo sad!!! but i guess all good things must come to a end. I think i go into disney withdrawal for a few weeks after-- i get so sad-- and avoid the boards for a few days LOL!! I think because i think wow all of this planning-- and preparation and wow its all over already!!! I am really hoping that this year takes it time!! I want this trip to be magical!!!

I also have baby fever very very bad!! knowing that i can start trying in 7 weeks when we go to disney is so exciting I know it most likely won't happen there-- but you never know we always said we would wait 5 years from the time we got married to have kids-- and well it will be 5 years I am very excited

Next on the agenda-- a not so successful shopping trip i got a nice relaxing pedi-- and then decided to go to New york and company to try on the shirt that i had my eye on-- which if you remember it was this shirt

I had my outfit all planned out in my head-- till i tryed the shirt on and it looked horrid on me!!! so i had to kiss that idea goodbye so i decided to go with-- a cotton black dressy shirt with a low v-neck collar with a gold trim around the collar-- they just took the shirt off there website!! I was going to post a pic but i think it sold out!! I got my shirt for $7.98!!! woohoo!!! i was very excited about that however-- i did still not find a sundress that looks good on me!!! everything looks like a moo moo and looks sooo huge!!! I guess i am not meant to have a sundress LOL I have a few more weeks to keep looking but if i don't find one oh well!! The weather in Pittsburgh has been so crappy lately and doesn't feel much like summer at all-- so spending a sat afternoon at the mall might not be such a bad idea!! I am going to have to make a list of all the items that i still need for my trip-- I went into a slight panic mode today when i realized that i only had 7 weeks left!! yeah that seems like a long time-- by man does time fly!!

well im off to make something healthy for dinner then i will be back to post my list of items i still need for my trip to get so help from everyone come on lurkers out there come and join us!!! LOL

 

[deslynnpatterson]

sorry i have been MIA for a few days-- i have been soo busy!! but i have had a very productive disney weekend First item of business lol my trip is paid in full yesterday we called and made our final payment!!! so all i have to wait for now is my travel docs to come in the mail!!! WOOHOO!!!

Also-- for those of your who have been following my PTR we had a issue with our flight-- our flight was supposed to leave at 4:00pm when we booked our flight-- now our flight was pushed back to almost 6:30pm and not getting into orlando until 8:30pm-- yikes!! so they didn't fly with us-- so we called the airlines-- and got all 4 seats changed to another straight thru earlier flight!!! so now--- our flight leaves at 11:35am-- and arrives at orlando at 1:48pm-- so much better!!!! i am extremely excited about this-- and thrilled that i get some extra time in the world

Next-- my mom and I typed our intineray up for our trip LOL it ended up being 7 pages long!! I will share that with everything later I think i will scan it so i don't have to re type it LOL!!!

I also started getting some tolietry items for my trip this weekend -- that i was able to find for good prices so like i said sorry for being MIA but this was a very productive disney weekend-- i need to make a list of things that i still need to buy and start crossing them off my list!! but first of all-- i need your help with a bathing suit cover up-- I cannot find any in a store that i like-- so i am going to try ebay-- here are my 3 choices:

choice # 1

choice # 2

choice # 3:

I love all three!!! but i only need one LOL!! I just want something to cover up with for running to the pool and in and out of the dinning hall to fill up my re fillable mug

let me know which one you like the best

also i have been going through a lot of our wedding pics since its been 5 years here is one that i wanted to post that i though was cute-- and more to come as i find them-- i also cannot believe how different i look now!! Thank god for WW

hope you enjoy more later i have to go grocery shopping now!! oh how much fun LOL please vote on your favorite switsuit cover up

 

[deslynnpatterson]

today my mom and I decided to take a trip to the mall just to see what we can kind for our disney trip well i found 2 thinks for a great deal I got a relaly pretty pair of earrings at american eagle they are hoops with small rhinestones in them-- and they come with small rhinestone studs-- here is a picture of the earrings from the website-- buts its very hard to see them

also i found at forever 21 a dress for 3.99!!! i couldn't believe it--- it was totally by accident too-- i have totally given up on the idea of finding a dress i loved-- and all the sudden this dress just jumped out at me its a black cotton dress-- casual but dressy -- that has lace around the collar and sleves-- i tried seeing if they had a picture of this online but i did not see it I think i have to get a pair of legging capri's to wear under the dress though-- it might be a little see through since its a light cotton-- i was very excited

also i was bored earlier last week and i was looking at disneyflowers.com to drop hints to josh on a few things that i liked for my anniversary-- not that i expect anything lol but it was nice to look-- and i found this flower arrangement that i thi

nk is soo cute!!


also i found a few funny pictures of Josh from our trip last year lol-- he would kill me for posting these-- but i couldnt resist LOL!!!!

here he is trying to be a pirate LOL

and here he is shaking it LOL

we love to amuse ourselves

more updates soon

 

[racefanof88]

Love the updates. I too can't decide if we want to order a cake when we are there for our anniversary. I may order one from Publix since I don't want to pay Disney prices. We did the private photo shoot in May at the GF and we loved it. We payed the $99.95 for the photo pass and the private shoot was $70 extra. It was really nice to have professional photography. They are so nice and will take any type picture you want along with the ones they suggest. I am seriously considering it again for our September trip.

 

[DisneyFaeriePrincess]

First of all, Woohoo for paying your trip off!!!! Love the pics, very cute!! I like the second cover up, it's very cute!! Congrats on getting that black dress, very nice that it was only $4!! Can't wait to hear about your plans!!

 

[princess_momma]

Yay!! Congrats on making your final payment! I did last week too!!

 

[deslynnpatterson]

Yay!! Congrats on making your final payment! I did last week too!!

thanks It was a very exciting feeling!!! now it seems so real now that we will be going soon!! WOOHOO!!

 

[deslynnpatterson]

Love the updates. I too can't decide if we want to order a cake when we are there for our anniversary. I may order one from Publix since I don't want to pay Disney prices. We did the private photo shoot in May at the GF and we loved it. We payed the $99.95 for the photo pass and the private shoot was $70 extra. It was really nice to have professional photography. They are so nice and will take any type picture you want along with the ones they suggest. I am seriously considering it again for our September trip.

i know the whole ordering a cake is a huge decision LOL my big thing is with all the other food we will be eating will we even want it LOL but i might get a small one!! I might order it from the boardwalk bakery and just pick it up and have it earlier in the week so we can enjoy it and finish it how did you go about ordering the CD for 99.95 did you order it before your trip ? i think it would be something very memorable we were thinking of doing the poly These are all tough decisions LOL let me know what you decided about your cake

 

[deslynnpatterson]

First of all, Woohoo for paying your trip off!!!! Love the pics, very cute!! I like the second cover up, it's very cute!! Congrats on getting that black dress, very nice that it was only $4!! Can't wait to hear about your plans!!

thanks I was very excited about paying the trip off yeah i think i like the second cover up too the brand is roxy i think i might bide on this today on ebay!! I was very thrilled to get a 4 dollar dress!! it was a nice surprise

 

[deslynnpatterson]

bear with me LOL this might be a long post-- I am going to type up our plans for the week over the weekend me and my mom tryed to figure all our plans for the day with parks, meals, shows, and when to have free time. All the extra activities that i decide to schedule such as cirque de soliel, the seeds tour, and maybe the snorkling for Josh will have to be during the free time slots that we have LOL well here goes our plans:

thurs sept 10th:

~flight departs pittsburgh at 11:35 am arrives are orlando 1:48pm
~estimated arrive at all star music 3:30ish?
~5:30pm leave for downtown disney counter serive meal at wolfgang pucks express or earls
~shop at dtd, return to resort 8:00pm swin relax at resort


friday sept 11th:
~leave resort at 8:00am to breakfast at Kona Cafe
~breakfast at Koan at 9am
~take monorail to Magic Kingdom
~Dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern 6:30pm
( we have to leave after dinner this day because its MNSSHP)
~ after dinner leave for DTD or return to resort to relax and swim

sat sept 12th:
~9:00am arrive at epcot
~11:30 lunch at sunshine seasons
~5:50pm dinner at coral reef
~ Illuminations at 9:00pm
~ return to resort for a swim

sun sept 13th:
~9:00am arrive at animal kingdom
~11:30am lunch at flame tree bbq
~hop to magic kingdom to take monorail to poly
~dinner at kona cafe 6:15pm
~hop to magic kingdom for wishes at 8:00pm
~extra magic hours till 12:00am

mon sept 14th:
~morning swin/breakfast at resort
~arrive hollywood studios 12:00pm
~ lunch at pizza planet 1:00pm
~Dinner at 50's prime time 8:10pm
~Extra magic hours till 10:00pm

tues sept 15th:
~free day to pakr hop/sea racers/relax/swim at resort
~12:00pm lunch at resort
~7:00pm dinner at the wave
~ after dinner take bus to downtown disney

Wed sept 16th:
~free day to park hop/go to the boardwalk
~11:30am lunch at beaches and cream
~hollywood studios dinner at mama melrose 5:55pm
~affter dinner finish hollywood studios- return to resort to swim/relax

thurs sept 17th:
~swim/downtown disney in the morning
~11:30am lunch at earls or wolfgang pucks or lunch at resort
~3:00pm arrive at magic kingdom
~ mom and her friend: dinner at tonys 5:10pm
~Josh and me: dinner at narcoossee's 6:00pm
~return to magic kingdom after dinner spectro magic at 8:00pm wishwe at 9:00pm
~ return to resort to swim/relax

fri sept 18th:
~arrive at epcot 9:00am
~ 9:30am breakfast at cap may cafe ( still trying to get this)
~ return to epcot and explore countries
~6:00pm dinner at le cellier
~ illuminations 9:00pm
~ return to resort to swim

sat sept 19th:
~park hop/downtown disney
~6:30pm dinner at Ohana
~hop to magic kingdom for spectro and wishes
~return to resort to pack

sun sept 20th:
~ 9:00am check in luggage at resort airline check in
~relax at resort/DTD it time allows
~lunch at resort or DTD
~around 1:00pm depart for MCO
~3:30pm flight departs for pittsburgh
~5:35pm fligh lands



well i hop you enjoy reading my plans so far LOL can you tell i am all about the late night swims? LOL!!! we are always in the pool at night past the pool closing time-- and nobody ever says a word to us about it LOL!!

up next! the list of the items i still need to get!!!

 

[carps09]

Lucky you with your 6pm Le Cellier ADR! When we were planning our honeymoon, we both made a list of our top 10 restaurants we wanted to try and our lists ending up having the same restaurants in them except for one - Le Cellier. DF really wanted to try this one! And, of course, it was the only ADR I can't seem to get!

Also, about Weight Watchers - I went from a size 14 to a size 8 in 2008 on weight watchers and I've managed to keep it off all this time. When I go to Disney, I definitely don't count points! It all evens out, as long as you go back to "normal" when you get home. My favorite thing about going to Disney - I get REAL Coke!! I only drink diet at home. After not having Coke for so long it tastes like candy!!

 

[deslynnpatterson]

here are few healthy snack ideas: once that i have been hooked on lately is fresh cherries, and a 1/2 cup of frozen grapes!! they are delicious and very refreshing for summer!! I love the purple grapes! So good !! you guys have to try it-- if you like grapes that is LOL

another healthy snack idea is hummus with baby carrot sticks, or 1 tablespoon of peanut butter on a wheat arnold select thins sanwhich for a lowfat peanut butter sandwich

and for a simple meal idea-- mini pancakes LOL!! I didn't feel like cooking last night and bought a box last night at aldi and you can have 11 mini pancakes for 4 points

up shortly will be my list of items that i still need i will be writing this in between watching the bachelorette!! anyone else a bachelorette fan?? whats your predicition on who will get the final rose??

 

[deslynnpatterson]

Lucky you with your 6pm Le Cellier ADR! When we were planning our honeymoon, we both made a list of our top 10 restaurants we wanted to try and our lists ending up having the same restaurants in them except for one - Le Cellier. DF really wanted to try this one! And, of course, it was the only ADR I can't seem to get!

Also, about Weight Watchers - I went from a size 14 to a size 8 in 2008 on weight watchers and I've managed to keep it off all this time. When I go to Disney, I definitely don't count points! It all evens out, as long as you go back to "normal" when you get home. My favorite thing about going to Disney - I get REAL Coke!! I only drink diet at home. After not having Coke for so long it tastes like candy!!

congrats on your weight loss!! thats awesome I love weight watchers---its the only diet that works for me and has become more of a lifestyle change! I am right there with you with no points counting at disney LOL but you are right hopefully it does all even out with all the walking) I love that disney has coke zero in the pop machines at the resort!! I am so sorry you did not get Le Cellier My DH called bright and early and just got very lucky- but don't give up keep trying!! you never know when something will open up

 

[deslynnpatterson]

wow i can't believe i can say im leaving in 6 weeks however there are still a lot of things i need to buy yet that i need for my trip here is a list and feel free to make any suggestions or comments

~ tennis shoes: something comfortable-- and light weight-- i will mix flip flops with tennis shoes-- one day flips next tennis shoes-- but there is nothing that i hate more than having wet tennis shoes from the rain!!

~swimsuit cover up: i want something that i can use for running into the dinning hall-- after a swim at the resort and to and from the room- something white and light weight-- i think i am trying ebay too to see what they have for this and found a few that are cute so far-- i just have to bide on them

~socks: I want to get very low cut socks that are also light weight lol can you tell i want everything light for this trip in the heat? LOL

~ new bras: LOL i need something comfortable, and a black bra now to go with my new little 4 dollar black dress lol

~duffel/carry on bag: I am thinking of getting a vera--- but love so many of the patterns i am not sure-- i am thinking the new blue Rhaspody or the new caraby- i think thats how you spell it? Its a burgendy kinda color?

~pjs: I always have to have new jammies for vacation I need one more pair then i will be set-- i want something soft and cozy so i can get a good nights sleep for all my disney fun LOL!!

~2 dressy shirts: I still need two more dressy tops-- and now i love the store forever 21!! so i might go back there this weekend and look for more-- i didnt have enough time yesterday to look!!

~jewerly: I need jewelry to go with my many many outfits lol moreso costume jewelry type -- something cheaper

~new make-up: I am thinking of going to clinique i want to get a bronzer, mascara, a powder/foundation mixture-- i use there facials cleaning products and love them

~ sun screen: something maybe spf 15-30-- i burn once then tan the rest-- and i want a nice florida tan without having sun damaged skin

~tolietries: shampoo, conditioner, gel, hairspray, hair accessories, tooth brush, toothpaste, razors, etc etc

hmm.. thats all i can think of so far-- but i am sure other items will be added

now here are items that i want to get done
~pedi
~mani
~eyebrow wax
~hair trim
~lose a little more weight


wow i have a busy 6 weeks ahead of me!!!!! think i can do it all ? YIKES!!!

 

[DisneyFaeriePrincess]

Wow you had like a marathon of updates!! First, you're plans sound good, very relaxing. I've never really been into the late night swims but ever since I read someone's TR (not sure whose, geeze I can't remember!!) and they went for one every night, it just seems like a good idea!! Getting all of those things on your list is part of the fun in planning, it always made the trip seem closer when we were getting stuff for our trip!!

 

[princess_momma]

thurs sept 10th:

~flight departs pittsburgh at 11:35 am arrives are orlando 1:48pm
~estimated arrive at all star music 3:30ish?
~5:30pm leave for downtown disney counter serive meal at wolfgang pucks express or earls
~shop at dtd, return to resort 8:00pm swin relax at resort


friday sept 11th:
~leave resort at 8:00am to breakfast at Kona Cafe
~breakfast at Koan at 9am
~take monorail to Magic Kingdom
~Dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern 6:30pm
( we have to leave after dinner this day because its MNSSHP)
~ after dinner leave for DTD or return to resort to relax and swim

sat sept 12th:
~9:00am arrive at epcot
~11:30 lunch at sunshine seasons
~5:50pm dinner at coral reef
~ Illuminations at 9:00pm
~ return to resort for a swim

sun sept 13th:
~9:00am arrive at animal kingdom
~11:30am lunch at flame tree bbq
~hop to magic kingdom to take monorail to poly
~dinner at kona cafe 6:15pm
~hop to magic kingdom for wishes at 8:00pm
~extra magic hours till 12:00am

mon sept 14th:
~morning swin/breakfast at resort
~arrive hollywood studios 12:00pm
~ lunch at pizza planet 1:00pm
~Dinner at 50's prime time 8:10pm
~Extra magic hours till 10:00pm

tues sept 15th:
~free day to pakr hop/sea racers/relax/swim at resort
~12:00pm lunch at resort
~7:00pm dinner at the wave
~ after dinner take bus to downtown disney

I am quite sure we will see each other at least once. We will be in the same parks everyday and relaxing the same day. None of our ADRs are the same, but we're both planning on lunch at Flame Tree Barbeque on our AK day. We definitely need to have our own little DisMeet.

~ tennis shoes: something comfortable-- and light weight-- i will mix flip flops with tennis shoes-- one day flips next tennis shoes-- but there is nothing that i hate more than having wet tennis shoes from the rain!!

~socks: I want to get very low cut socks that are also light weight lol can you tell i want everything light for this trip in the heat? LOL

I think I may bring my converse. Or just stick with mostly sandals. I want to look into FitFlops I've been hearing about...if I can find any I like. Have you looked at any Crocs shoes. I don't like the original ones, but I have a low heeled pair that is so adorable and so comfy!

~ new bras: LOL i need something comfortable, and a black bra now to go with my new little 4 dollar black dress lol

I need to go bra shopping so bad, its not even funny.

now here are items that i want to get done
~pedi
~mani
~eyebrow wax
~hair trim
~lose a little more weight

I want to do all this too. I was thinking of getting like Mickey heads on my toes. And I need to lose weight so I can be TinkerBell!

 

[darkeraven]

WOW your report is great. I loved the wedding pics and the food pron (I know I spelled it wrong!)

I really enjoyed reading it and cant wait to read some more or you rposts.

Thanks so Much!

 

[deslynnpatterson]

WOW your report is great. I loved the wedding pics and the food pron (I know I spelled it wrong!)

I really enjoyed reading it and cant wait to read some more or you rposts.

Thanks so Much!

aww thanks so much I am glad you are enjoying it!! more to come soon LOL

 

[deslynnpatterson]

I am quite sure we will see each other at least once. We will be in the same parks everyday and relaxing the same day. None of our ADRs are the same, but we're both planning on lunch at Flame Tree Barbeque on our AK day. We definitely need to have our own little DisMeet.



I think I may bring my converse. Or just stick with mostly sandals. I want to look into FitFlops I've been hearing about...if I can find any I like. Have you looked at any Crocs shoes. I don't like the original ones, but I have a low heeled pair that is so adorable and so comfy!



I need to go bra shopping so bad, its not even funny.




I want to do all this too. I was thinking of getting like Mickey heads on my toes. And I need to lose weight so I can be TinkerBell!

i was so thinking of getting little mickeys on my toes too just with the little rhinestones so cute!! what are fit flops? LOL they sound very interesting! I might need to check those out too I can't believe most of our park days are the same!! For should try to set up something for our own dis met that would be so cool to actually met someone from the boards

 

[deslynnpatterson]

Wow you had like a marathon of updates!! First, you're plans sound good, very relaxing. I've never really been into the late night swims but ever since I read someone's TR (not sure whose, geeze I can't remember!!) and they went for one every night, it just seems like a good idea!! Getting all of those things on your list is part of the fun in planning, it always made the trip seem closer when we were getting stuff for our trip!!

i know i did have a lot of updates all the sudden didn't I? LOL!!! i love the late night swims!! I feel so gross from running around the parks all day that a nice late night swim is soo refreshing before a nice hot shower plus it makes me sleep very good lol not that sleeping is a issue while is disney HAHAHA i think as soon as my head hits the pillow im out LOL I am going to start this weekend trying to a few things on my list-- lets just hope i can find what i am looking for !!