A Safari Christmas Goes Pop! (w/pics)

[njdisneyfreak]

I am joining all of you in being SUPER excited!! On saturday we will be in double digits!!! I cant wait!!

That's awesome! We still have eighteen more days before we reach double digits, but it's not like I'm counting or anything.

 

[NYPDwife]

Oh, cool! I might see you there, if that's what we decide to do. I really think we'll make our decision that day, once we arrive, but it's cool to think about what we're going to do. So, since Epcot is open late, do you know when it will close?

Part of us thinks we'll just stay at the MK and go back sometime in the evening, because we have our Segway Tour at 7:45 at Epcot the next morning.

I'll be in FutureWorld on the 23rd at night, then in World Showcase on the 24th. Two days in a row, but that's why I'm splitting up both halves of the park.

 

[njdisneyfreak]

I'll be in FutureWorld on the 23rd at night, then in World Showcase on the 24th. Two days in a row, but that's why I'm splitting up both halves of the park.

We'll definitely be in the WS on the night of the 24th. Keep on eye out for us!

 

[NYPDwife]

We'll definitely be in the WS on the night of the 24th. Keep on eye out for us!

Are you doing CP that night?

 

[njdisneyfreak]

Are you doing CP that night?

No, we did it last year. We loved it, but will just enjoy listening to it, as we walk around the world, this time around.

Are you going? It's really beautiful.

 

[NYPDwife]

No, we did it last year. We loved it, but will just enjoy listening to it, as we walk around the world, this time around.

Are you going? It's really beautiful.

Yes, this will be our first time. I cry everytime I think about it (happy tears) b/c I feel like it will be such a spiritual experience. I think I'm going to need a whole box of Kleenex b/c that night, Steven Curis Chapman is the narrarator and I know he lost his daughter this year.

 

[njdisneyfreak]

Yes, this will be our first time. I cry everytime I think about it (happy tears) b/c I feel like it will be such a spiritual experience. I think I'm going to need a whole box of Kleenex b/c that night, Steven Curis Chapman is the narrarator and I know he lost his daughter this year.

Oh, man! I had so wanted to hear either Steven Curtis Chapman or Kirk Cameron last year, but the dates didn't work out for us. We heard Edward James Olmos, and as a Hispanic, I really enjoyed getting to hear him, especially because it seemed like what he was saying meant something to him.

If you are looking for a spiritual experience, it won't disappoint. I felt like I was in church, and I definitely cried at different points, so definitely be ready with the tissues. It was great getting to hear the Bible read about the true meaning of Christmas and to get to sing along with the choir. You are going to absolutely love it!!!

Are you eating before or after the CP? Definitely, line up as soon as you can. It was crazy how early people were on line. My DH and I took turns to give each other a break in line, as we saw many other people doing. Though getting CP tickets guarantees you entrance, if you want a good seat, be prepared to stand in line for quite a while. I know we stood at least an hour, but it was worth it when we got to amazing seats!

We may be lingering in the walkway area during one of the CP. We have dinner ressies at Chefs de France that night and it will be so nice to finish a great meal and come out to the sounds of the CP.

 

[NYPDwife]

We have an ADR for Rose & Crown at 4:10 PM with the show at 6:45 PM. Do you think we have enough time or should I schedule dinner a little earlier or go to the 8:00 PM show?

 

[njdisneyfreak]

We have an ADR for Rose & Crown at 4:10 PM with the show at 6:45 PM. Do you think we have enough time or should I schedule dinner a little earlier or go to the 8:00 PM show?

That should be plenty of time. I can't imagine it taking you more than an hour to eat and that still gives you an hour and a half before the CP begins.

 

[njdisneyfreak]

After about a month or month and a half, I have finally finished working on the 1000 piece Mickey puzzle!!! Wahoo! Yippee!

Here it is. Isn't it cool? I was determined to get it done before I went back to teaching. I may have been cutting it close, but it's done with a couple of days to spare.

 

[njdisneyfreak]

Ooooohh, I want to see your Disney stuff! hehe

I haven't forgotten your request. I put it on my schedule to take pictures of the Disney stuff in my classroom, when I go back to work this week. So, be ready for the pics.

 

[njdisneyfreak]

We think we know what we want to do on our first day, but it could change, of course. Right now, we're thinking of heading to DTD for the day. We'd go to DisneyQuest first and shop after. We'd eat wherever it suits our fancy, and enjoy the day. This way, too, we could get back to the resort early enough to start off the next day bright and early since we have the Segway Tour at 7:45.

 

[njdisneyfreak]

My DH looked through the Farmer's Almanac, which is typically pretty accurate, for the weather forecast for our trip. Not too bad the first few days, but then cold enough for potential frost for much of it! I can't even imagine. I've never been to Florida when it's that cold. I wonder what it might be like. At least, as far as swimming goes, I won't be overly bummed over missing the pools at POP. They're nice, but I've done them before. Also, with the cooler temps, it may be nicer to experience everything. I just hope it doesn't end up being too cold.

I have already noticed parts of some trees in my area changing color! I have never seen that. Trees normally change in October, and already, I'm starting to see shades of orange. Makes me really think that we're in for a worse than normal winter. I suppose we'll just have to wait and see.

 

[bellasmommy0]

I hope that it is wrong. Being from South Texas we arent used to cold weather, and when we get it we just want to stay in. So I pray for it to not be too cold.... cool but not cold!!

Love the puzzle!!

 

[njdisneyfreak]

I hope that it is wrong. Being from South Texas we arent used to cold weather, and when we get it we just want to stay in. So I pray for it to not be too cold.... cool but not cold!!

Love the puzzle!!

I hope it's wrong, too. When I leave a cold climate, living in NJ, I'd prefer to go to a warmer one. Let's definitely pray for a good temps. I know that last year, during the time we were there in December, they had freak weather. It was freakishly warm, practically summer weather, for our whole trip. The day after we left it dropped into the 30s and there were actual flurries in Orlando! They had never seen weather like it was when we were there, and I'd love for that to happen again.

Thanks, on the puzzle. At times I never thought I'd finish. My motivator, though, was I didn't want to leave it undone with me going back to work. Now, I just need to use puzzle glue on it and get it framed!

 

[njdisneyfreak]

I know this doesn't relate directly to our trip, but I go back to work tomorrow!!! I'm excited about returning. We'll have three days of workshops and meetings, and then the students will arrive on Friday. I love what I do, but it will also make time move a lot faster towards the trip, for me.

 

[wdwgirl03]

I haven't forgotten your request. I put it on my schedule to take pictures of the Disney stuff in my classroom, when I go back to work this week. So, be ready for the pics.

Yay!! I can't wait to see them.

Love the puzzle. I think my sister might have that one too...but not too long ago she finished one of the Disney fine art puzzles of the seven dwarfs. She actually framed it and took it to school to hang in her apartment.

http://www.buffalogames.com/products/1000_piece_puzzles/disney_fine_art/?tx_ttproducts_pi1%5BbackPID%5D=71&tx_ttproducts_pi1%5Bproduct%5D=19&tx_ttproducts_pi1%5Bcat%5D=7&cHash=e49ce6e00a

We were lucky enough to be there last year when they had those really cold temperatures ...all I can say is that it better not be like that again when we are there! There's a reason for leaving WI in the winter.

 

[njdisneyfreak]

Yay!! I can't wait to see them.

Love the puzzle. I think my sister might have that one too...but not too long ago she finished one of the Disney fine art puzzles of the seven dwarfs. She actually framed it and took it to school to hang in her apartment.

http://www.buffalogames.com/products/1000_piece_puzzles/disney_fine_art/?tx_ttproducts_pi1%5BbackPID%5D=71&tx_ttproducts_pi1%5Bproduct%5D=19&tx_ttproducts_pi1%5Bcat%5D=7&cHash=e49ce6e00a

We were lucky enough to be there last year when they had those really cold temperatures ...all I can say is that it better not be like that again when we are there! There's a reason for leaving WI in the winter.

I should have my classroom pics available sometime this week. Your sister's puzzle looks lovely.

What was WDW like when it was cold?

I see that you started your own PTR. I'll go check it out now.

 

[wdwgirl03]

I should have my classroom pics available sometime this week. Your sister's puzzle looks lovely.

What was WDW like when it was cold?

I see that you started your own PTR. I'll go check it out now.

I hope the start of the school year is going well...though I think you said you don't have kids until Friday...

Ohhhh Disney when it's cold, what can I say. LOL. I don't know if I'd rather be freezing cold or dying of heat. We did find that the parks seemed to be more crowded than usual because nobody wanted to use the resort pools/go to the water parks (in fact I think they might have closed the water parks). So we just tried to do more indoor things, which is obviously easier to do in some parks than others. Just make sure to bring warm clothes! There were days when we were wearing gloves and mittens and had our hoods up. Oh yes, and try to find sunny spots!

 

[njdisneyfreak]

I hope the start of the school year is going well...though I think you said you don't have kids until Friday...

It is going well, but yes, the kids don't come till Friday. I am pretty much all set up. Tomorrow, I have two workshops to attend, followed by a meeting. Then, I'll set up for my first period group. There is a ton of paperwork that they have to get to go home and get signed, filled out, paid for, whatever. Then, of course, we always have the first day of school assembly. Somewhere in there, I hope to get an ice breaker done, too. I'm looking forward to meeting all of my new students. I have 76 of them, as of right now. That can change, though. I may end up with more. Schedules can change quite a bit during the first week or two, for various reasons. I also took pics of the Disney parts of my room, so you could see. Stay tuned.

Ohhhh Disney when it's cold, what can I say. LOL. I don't know if I'd rather be freezing cold or dying of heat. We did find that the parks seemed to be more crowded than usual because nobody wanted to use the resort pools/go to the water parks (in fact I think they might have closed the water parks). So we just tried to do more indoor things, which is obviously easier to do in some parks than others. Just make sure to bring warm clothes! There were days when we were wearing gloves and mittens and had our hoods up. Oh yes, and try to find sunny spots!

Thanks for the tips! Hopefully, it won't be too cold. I mean, it's Florida.