A Rumblee in my Tumblee Pre-Trip Report

[Where'sPiglet?]

Here is a picture of one of our more recent Disney Nights!

Ooooh!!! I found Piglet! I know where he is! He's in the back, by the window. AND there must be an impostor because there's another one in front of that tree house!

Your trip will be here before you know it!

 

[my2disneyboys]

Ooooh!!! I found Piglet! I know where he is! He's in the back, by the window. AND there must be an impostor because there's another one in front of that tree house!

Your trip will be here before you know it!

oooh what good eyes u have! Yes- the whole room was filled with the guys from pooh's corner!!

 

[SunnieRN]

Wow, love your disney night ideas!! Very awesome! Your boys are so cute!! I really enjoyed reading your pre-trippie!!

 

[my2disneyboys]

Wow, love your disney night ideas!! Very awesome! Your boys are so cute!! I really enjoyed reading your pre-trippie!!

Hey SunnieRN! thanks for dropping in and reading Thanks for the compliment on my boys too- I think they are pretty cute too!!

 

[HeatherBelle614]

Oh; that must be a wonderful feeling to get your trip paid off!

I love your calendar; how are you going to mark out the days??

 

[my2disneyboys]

Oh; that must be a wonderful feeling to get your trip paid off!

I love your calendar; how are you going to mark out the days??

Thanks!! We numbered each Mickey Head 66 down to 1.... (we have 66 days left) we taped the top of them to the chart- so each morning the kids can rip one off.

 

[lovesdumbo]

Day 2 (Wednesday, May 6th) DH Birthday! 8:05AM Reservation at Crystal Palace

I will be at Crystal Palace for an 8:05am ADR on May 6th for my birthday!!!

I'll be at Disney with just my DS(8yrs). My DH isn't a Disney lover. Once a year is more than enough for him but not me. We take a family trip and then I take the kids one at a time. I'll be leaving my 2 girls (6 & 9) at home with him. The family trips are really nice but these one on one trips are very special too. We'll be at AKL for the first time. I usually stay value on the one on one trips but am taking advantage of the buy 4 get 7 deal.

Funny that you are going to CP with friends. A coworker of mine will be at Disney the same time as me and he is joining us for breakfast.

Here is a pretty recent picture of my youngest, he will be 20 months in Disney. I have to tell you he is a WILD little man! I dont know what I am going to do with him in Disney. I think him and I will be spending lots of time in the little Playgrounds...poohs and dino land are the only ones i know of.. if anyone else knows of any....I would appreciate it!

Here is my big boy. Today he turned 5. I cant believe it. It seems like it was just yesterday he was born!! So sad- how fast they grow.

Your boys are adorable! My youngest was 20 months on her 2nd trip. That was a very magical trip with her. She was a late talker so she only had a handful of words at the time but got 2 more there-moon-the moon was full when we were there and WOW-she LOVED the Epcot fountains.

Playgrounds-there is a small one near Splash mountain, two in Toontown-a playground and a wet play area, Epcot tends to have something for the flower fest. I've never been to the one at DHS.

LOVE your countdown and Disney nights.

Do you think that book would be good for an 8 year old? All of my kids love disney but I think it will be my DS who will be my fanatic. He loves Walt Disney and while he likes the thrill rides like Space Mnt & Everest he loves all the classic stuff too like Carousel of Progress and TTA (he will be crushed when he finds out that will be down when we go).

I think you'll be happy with POFQ. It is nice and compact, quiet and has a great pool for younger kids.

Also, I feel the need to stand up for San Angel. I also have heard many mixed reviews about the place but we went this past September and I had one of the best steaks that I've ever eaten. It was topped with fried plantains and other yumminess. I love the atmosphere too. Just my 2 cents
I've also heard that Tuto is very good. I want to check that out next time.

Thanks for saying this. I have an ADR there for lunch on May 5th. DS is SO excited to eat there for Cinco de Mayo. My DS was a bit miffed that I was at WDW with my oldest for groundhog day (we've NEVER done anything to celebrate at home) so I reminded him that we'd be at WDW for Cinco de Mayo (we've never celebrated this at home either). I figure I can get a snack elsewhere if its that bad.

 

[lovesdumbo]

I knew I was forgetting something....I have a spreadsheet too and I showed it to one of my coworkers one day and she called it my "color coded matrix of fun".

 

[my2disneyboys]

I knew I was forgetting something....I have a spreadsheet too and I showed it to one of my coworkers one day and she called it my "color coded matrix of fun".

Hi! Thanks for reading my PTR...this is my first one and I have no clue how to do this (but I am learning!)

So special that you are taking a trip with just your son. I cant believe you will be at CP at the SAME TIME as us! Make sure you stop by and say hi if you notice my kids or me from my pictures or from my green Mickey Heads that say "DIS" on them that will be on my bag- stroller and pocket book....these same green Mickey Heads that my husband is making fun of me BIG TIME for!!!!!

I really LOVE that book. I think you would really like it. My son is a little young for it but he LOVES it. The only thing is that you kind of have to bring it to the parks and that may be a pain but I think the kids will like having it there.

 

[wlwilliams9]

Your boys are such handsome little cutie pies!!!

Don't feel bad! My DH makes fun of me over the Mickey heads too!! He'll get excited though when there are only a few of them on the door!!

 

[3princesses+aprince]

Your Winnie the Pooh Disney night setup was so cute. We did a Disney themed one in general when we first booked our trip in January, it was so much fun, I really should do some more.
Your boys are so darn cute....

 

[my2disneyboys]

Your boys are such handsome little cutie pies!!!

Don't feel bad! My DH makes fun of me over the Mickey heads too!! He'll get excited though when there are only a few of them on the door!!

Thank you!! My little guy wasn't so cute yesterday! We were stuck in the house because it snowed A LOT and he has started showing some signs of "a terrible two". My older son who just turned 5 never went through the terrible two's. I thought maybe people made this up - hee hee. NOW I KNOW!!!

My husband thought I should clarify - he loves my count down poster but he is making fun of me for putting the "DIS" Mickey heads on our stroller and bags. He just likes teasing me!!!

 

[my2disneyboys]

Your Winnie the Pooh Disney night setup was so cute. We did a Disney themed one in general when we first booked our trip in January, it was so much fun, I really should do some more.
Your boys are so darn cute....

Thank you!! We do love our Disney nights!! Yesterday we had a Dr Suess night (because of his Birthday) and we watched Horton and read the book before bed. We were going to have Green Eggs and Ham for dinner but because of all the snow didnt make it to the grocery store.

 

[my2disneyboys]

Ok- so I thought I would post some stuff that I got for the boys for the trip. I have seen many people who make their own clothes and they are ADORABLE but I am just not that talented.

This luggage set we got monogramed for our older son and he LOVES it. It came with a bag and a small backpack (that was really too small so our youngest gets that - he loves it too)

These shorts I thought were so cute- I got them for my two sons and my husband. I also got navy blue polo shirts to match. My kids love to match and especially will love matching Daddy but my DH may not be too happy with me! .... but they will look so cute.

Here are some T-Shirts I got for our days in the park.

These shorts I picked up for the boys for our dinner at Narcoosees - I got white polo shirts for them. White??? What was I thinking!

 

[my2disneyboys]

I made the mistake on the last trip giving my son a "Disney Kit" on the plane and now he assumes he is getting another one. (So of course I cant let the little guy down! and now his younger brother is old enough that he will notice if he doesnt get one!) I need some ideas on what to get them. So far i am thinking:

Disney Camera (Disposable)
Disney Coloring book/Crayons
Disney Dollars

Anyone else have any ideas on what to add to this?

 

[lovesdumbo]

I love all the clothes!!!!! I am one those silly ones who got sucked into the disboutique thread. I made several outfits for my trip with my DD last May then more for all 3 in August then more for my other DD in Jan. Now I've got like 2 or 3 button down shirts, 3 applique T-shirts, and PJ's on the list to make for my DS. I better get sewing!!!!

I LOVE those lobster shorts!!! Where did you find those?


Have you seen these threads on the family boards for printing out activities?
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=429399

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=226819

I have printed out those and put them in a looseleaf binder or report cover.

Another thing that I have found the kids like is I save disney coloring pages to my computer and then I print them on 4x6 or 5x8 blank index cards. The 4x6 ones fit into a coupon sorter but the details tend to get very small. The 5x8 ones fit into a zip lock bag. I have found these to be really great for dining. My kids spend several minutes (ie quiet for adults to eat....) just sorting through the cards before they even start coloring.

How about Disney playing cards?

Stickers are always a huge hit with my crew.

Pipe cleaners can be lots of fun on the plane.

Small beanie baby sized stuffed toy from the Disney Store.

Honestly flying Jet Blue my kids are pretty good with the TV's too.










I have had more than enough of this winter weather here in Boston!!!! I'm ready for spring. Daydreaming about a nice warm Disney vacation!!!!!

 

[lovesdumbo]

I got white polo shirts for them. White???

You can bleach white!

 

[my2disneyboys]

I love all the clothes!!!!! I am one those silly ones who got sucked into the disboutique thread. I made several outfits for my trip with my DD last May then more for all 3 in August then more for my other DD in Jan. Now I've got like 2 or 3 button down shirts, 3 applique T-shirts, and PJ's on the list to make for my DS. I better get sewing!!!!


I LOVE those lobster shorts!!! Where did you find those?


Have you seen these threads on the family boards for printing out activities?
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=429399

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=226819

I have printed out those and put them in a looseleaf binder or report cover.

Another thing that I have found the kids like is I save disney coloring pages to my computer and then I print them on 4x6 or 5x8 blank index cards. The 4x6 ones fit into a coupon sorter but the details tend to get very small. The 5x8 ones fit into a zip lock bag. I have found these to be really great for dining. My kids spend several minutes (ie quiet for adults to eat....) just sorting through the cards before they even start coloring.

How about Disney playing cards?

Stickers are always a huge hit with my crew.

Pipe cleaners can be lots of fun on the plane.

Small beanie baby sized stuffed toy from the Disney Store.

Honestly flying Jet Blue my kids are pretty good with the TV's too.

I have had more than enough of this winter weather here in Boston!!!! I'm ready for spring. Daydreaming about a nice warm Disney vacation!!!!!

You can bleach white!

Thanks so much for all the great ideas/info- I am going to check out those threads.

The shorts are from the GAP- on sale for $14.00!

I paid a little more for our JetBlue flights but I figure it will make flying a little better with the kids- I also got the baby his own seat! This way he will be "Strapped" in his car seat. He is really active and there is NO WAY he would sit in my lap for 3 hours.

I work in Boston and will be leaving in a few minutes. I am going to FREEZE!!

 

[lovesdumbo]

The shorts are from the GAP- on sale for $14.00!

I paid a little more for our JetBlue flights but I figure it will make flying a little better with the kids- I also got the baby his own seat! This way he will be "Strapped" in his car seat. He is really active and there is NO WAY he would sit in my lap for 3 hours.

I work in Boston and will be leaving in a few minutes. I am going to FREEZE!!

Thanks! I work down the street from the South Shore Plaza so maybe I'll go there for lunch tomorrow. The website says the scorpions but they look like lobsters to me.

 

[wlwilliams9]

The clothes are so cute!! I love the Wall-E luggage, your DS will fell like a big boy rolling that around!

I always pack Emily a Disney bag for the flight. We have a portable DVD player. I have a princess and Cars travel size Color Wonder coloring thing. Stickers, pipecleaners, princess and Mickey & gang figurine dolls, books and I have one of these: http://www.leemagicpen.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=70&products_id=300 which I actually found at Bob Evans! I need to get some Disney Dollars, do they still sell those?