A Very Disney Christmas! Nov/Dec 2010 PTR (Trip Drama & 2 Days! 11/24)

[pinkpixie0920]

Becky, I love the green shirt of Mickey and Minnie ice skating! That is so cute. They should wear that to MVMCP. I wish that came in my size. That is so smart that they already have long sleeves under the shirts. I was shocked we went to Disney in November 2008 and it was so cold. I was so used to going when it was hot out that I didn't give it any thought so I didn't pack anything really warm. (these were pre disboard days) I just assumed it was Florida and it would be hot. I was definitely wrong. I ended up buying a couple sweatshirts for the week while I was there. Thank god we all have disboards now!

 

[mermaid764]

Aww the outfits are adorable. I had no idea that Old Navy carried Disney stuff till I saw it here on your PTR. I love the Mickey and Minnie skating shirt, that will be perfect for a Christmas vacation at WDW.Also, the bling outfits are soo cute. You lucked out with some great stuff already

 

[ladybugmom]

Hi Becky.... caught up now! Your girls are absolutely adorable and I loved the bling Minnie's and the matching PJs.

Hi Tracy!! Thank you so much!!

As always your girls are just darling

GOSH page 8 already

oh well I'm here now, and along for the ride

The Christmas outfits are so cute

Hey girl!! Glad you're here!!

Love all the clothes!

Thanks Joni!!

I'm finally here. You are on page 8 already!! I hope that you will be able to keep up on your own PTR.

Yay for getting the ADR's that you wanted! What a pain to have to be working with 2 different plans, but hopefully that will get resolved soon.

I think the clothes that you picked up are so cute. I would not be able to shop so far in advanced for Dylan. He is growing like crazy, & I know that he would be too big for anything that I might pick up ahead of time. Maybe it's just a boy thing, but I feel like I am buying him bigger clothes all the time.

YAY Alison! So glad you're here!! I know! I was gone most of the day yesterday so I have a lot to catch up on!! Yeah--hopefully we'll know if there are deals for December soon. That would make planning a lot easier!

 

[ladybugmom]

I'm sure I commented on the clothes on your other PTR, but just thought I'd say they're still so cute! Will the girls be wearing dresses on this trip also, or are you going for a more "casual" wardrobe this time?

Thanks Courtney!! I'm not sure yet. I'm thinking about using their pillowcase dresses again but putting them with jeans or leggings and a long-sleeved shirt underneath!! And I'll definitely want to purchase some Christmas customs!!

I'm here! All the clothes you have picked out are adorable. I sure hope Ariel and Eric are still out in September.

I also want to say THANK YOU here as well for being a Fairy GodMailer for DD. She loves the postcard. Thank Brent for me also for writing it out.

YAY Stephanie!! Glad you're here!! I'm thinking Ariel & Eric will be out for awhile as a replacement for Ariel's Grotto being closed. A CM told me that's why they're putting out more character's in Fantasyland, etc. to keep the magic with all the construction that's going on.

You're very welcome!! I'm glad we could do it for you!!

Becky, Brady & Shelby loved the postcards! Thank you so much! Koby will get to see his when he returns home from DC!

I'm so glad they loved them!! I was happy to do it!!

We loved WL at Christmas. We will be there this year from 12.04 - 12.11. My daughter has the same Old Navy as you bought for yours...I also found a cute L/S Tink at Wal mart this winter also. In 2008 we had 2 days that were hot and the rest we were comfortable in L/S and capris or shorts.

I cannot wait to see WL at Christmas!! I'm sure it's amazing!! Thanks for the tips on clothing!! I know weather can be warm and chilly all in one day in December!!

 

[ladybugmom]

Those Tink pajamas are just the cutest Christmas sleepwear EVER!

Thanks Jackie!!

I thought I had posted over here, but I had to come search for it again...

I am here now, ADR's look good, as do the clothes... I have another clothes update to do... Why is it so much more fun to shop for vacation clothes???

No problem!! Glad you're here!! I like any kind of shopping if I know if it's in preparation for a Disney trip!!

Adorable outfits, Becky! I wish some of those shirts came in adult sizes!

Thanks Rebecca!! You know--I wish the same thing!! I would sooo wear them!!

The clothes are precious! I love Minnie Mouse outfit from Disney.com. I so wanted to buy that for Emma last year but they didn't have it in her size.

Thanks!! I was thankful that I got them while they had both of the girl's sizes!! I have to match them you know!!

 

[ladybugmom]

Just found where you'd started a PTR for your new trip, and WOW---it's already on page 9 !!

Becky-you're going to LOVE Disney all decorated up for Christmas!

I'm rushing out the door as I found this, so I just wanted to post so I wouldn't lose you. I'll come back later and catch up.

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OK---I've gotten back, and I'm caught up. Your ADRs look great, and I love all your Disney clothes you've got put back for the trip!

YAY Michelle!! Glad you're here!! Thanks!! We cannot wait to see Disney at Christmastime!!

Hello.. Here I am again...Joining in!

When I was in college I went to WDW for an internship during Fall 95 ; I was a hostess merchandise at Epcot... So I had the opportunity of see in person de candlelight procession every single night... the Tree at epcot with all the different " Santa Claus" from all over the world...... .. Well I have to say nothing compares with the experience you may have....

yupi !!!!!

YAY Lulu!! Glad you're here!! Oh wow!! That sounds like a dream job! I wish I had known about those opportunities when I was in college! I bet it was amazing!!

somehow I keep missing the start of your PTRs. I'm totally jealous of your Christmas trip. We loved Disney at Christmas. So beautiful! I just found my review of WL from last year if you want a room with a fireworks view.

We are so pleased we were finally able to stay at the Wilderness Lodge for a week in June. We had room 5004 and we had a perfect view of the fireworks and Cinderella's castle. This was in the Woods category. We could also see Bay Lake and greet the boats as they pulled up. The one drawback to this room was that it was a hike and a half. Next time I would request to be as close to lobby as possible. I cannot believe how far we had to walk to get to our room.

So glad you're here!! Thank you so much for the tips on the room!! I'll be sure to tell my TA!!

I agree!! When we went in January, we had to walk a lot and there was loud noise from the loading dock. For our new trip in December, I put in a request to be close to the lobby for all of our ressies. My TA said that no matter what view (Standard, Woods, Courtyard) they can place you close to the lobby. Hope it works

I'm going to have Angela add in a room request for us for sure!

 

[ladybugmom]

Wowza! I didn't even know you started this report yet, but man is it flying!!!

Phew! All caught up. Now I will begin my struggle to keep up!

Looking forward to hearing all about your plans...I have yet to visit WDW at Christmas. So excited to hear all about your trip. And awesome choice with WL!

YAY Trish!! Glad you're here!! Yeah--we're rocking and rolling over here!!

PS - Are you and Katie (BippityBoo) overlapping? That would be so cool, especially since you would both be at WL!

Unfortunately our dates are not going to overlap. It really stinks b/c I would have LOVED to have hung out with Katie. And I know she feels the same way! It just didn't work out this time!

I'm also joining in!!! 9 pages and it's only been 2 days, wow!!!!!!

You'll love WL in Dec. We stayed there last Dec: 10-15 and it was amazing. You will have to make time for the photopass pictures in front of the tree. We went one night before our Artist Point ADR and we had the tree and photopass CM to ourselves. He took 20/25 mins of pics and they turned out amazing! We ended up buying 3 or 4 of them because they were so good!

YAY!! So glad you're here!! Yes! We definitely will! What time is the PP photographer usually there?! I could never seem to find one at the Poly these past 2 trips. Oh wow!! He did spend a lot of time with you!! That's awesome!!

Not to be a broken record, but man! This PTR moves fast! That's great, though! I'll be sure to check this one often.

Hee hee!! It really does!!

This doesn't help you with meeting Ariel, but that is exactly the reason I love doing character meals! If you get it right, you can generally meet most of the characters so there's no waiting in lines. Unfortunately Ariel doesn't typically do character meals, although my ILs saw her at Akershus back in '06.
Ariel has been at our Akershus breakfast the past 2 times!! Ally just HAD to meet her with Prince Eric, though!! Ariel is her favorite princess!

I LOVE these! I never saw them, or I definitely would have gotten one for the girls. Maybe they'll have them this year, too.

Thanks!! They were too cute to pass up!!

I saw these at GAP, but they were out of Caroline's size by the time I found them. I was so disappointed! Especially that we missed the Snow White one, because she's Caroline's favorite princess and it's pretty hard to find Snow White things.

They had a lot of cute ones but since they're rarely on sale I made Ally pick just one!

My girls have this, too! I am afraid that it will be huge on Ella when we go, but hopefully I can make do.

This sweatshirt runs HUGE on my girls!!

Eep! That hoodie is PRECIOUS! I soooo hope that one is available again this year.

Thanks! This was definitely a favorite of mine!!

 

[ladybugmom]

Well, with 2 boys & Shelby being so little, there are no Princess themed character meals, this trip. Now when we go back in 2010 (soooooooooo far away) we are doing a Princess themed meal, at least one. I don't care if Koby will be 13 & Brady will be 11, they have no choice!

Oh--your boys will love the princess meals, too! The princesses go out of their way to make the boys feel like princes!!

Hey Becky siging in...your ADR's look great and really cute t's for the Dec trip!
I was wondering about the two dates on your last PTR --understand now!
can't wait to hear all about your Christmas trip (since we are missing ours)
Connie

YAY Connie!! So glad you're here!! Yeah--I hope that wasn't too confusing!!

Becky, I love the green shirt of Mickey and Minnie ice skating! That is so cute. They should wear that to MVMCP. I wish that came in my size. That is so smart that they already have long sleeves under the shirts. I was shocked we went to Disney in November 2008 and it was so cold. I was so used to going when it was hot out that I didn't give it any thought so I didn't pack anything really warm. (these were pre disboard days) I just assumed it was Florida and it would be hot. I was definitely wrong. I ended up buying a couple sweatshirts for the week while I was there. Thank god we all have disboards now!

Thank you!! I wish it came in my size, too!! Yes!! Thank goodness for the DIS!! We come prepared now, huh?!

Aww the outfits are adorable. I had no idea that Old Navy carried Disney stuff till I saw it here on your PTR. I love the Mickey and Minnie skating shirt, that will be perfect for a Christmas vacation at WDW.Also, the bling outfits are soo cute. You lucked out with some great stuff already

Thank you!! YES!! Just check out the graphic tee section!!

 

[wlwilliams9]

Holy Cow! You have 10 pages of PTR all ready!! I need to catch up!

 

[ladybugmom]

Holy Cow! You have 10 pages of PTR all ready!! I need to catch up!

YAY Wendy!! So glad you're here!! It's funny that you just posted b/c I just finished reading your entire PTR!! I'm all caught up now!! Do you think our dates will overlap!? I wasn't sure b/c you had talked about Universal & Sea World?!

 

[ladybugmom]

I just checked out my PP pics from this past trip--293 in all!! But I just realized that I'm missing ALL of the pics from the BBB photoshoot?! What do I do?! Help!

 

[ladybugmom]

Ok! Found the form on their website for lost photos! I was very specific in telling them the date, time, location, etc. and was even able to upload a pic of Ally from that day for them to match! Praying they find them! It makes me sick thinking about it! Uggh!

 

[SOUTHERNtinkerBELLE]

Oh no! I've never ordered the PP CD so I'm not much help, but I really hope they're able to locate your pictures fast! Keep us updated!

 

[ladybugmom]

Oh no! I've never ordered the PP CD so I'm not much help, but I really hope they're able to locate your pictures fast! Keep us updated!

Thanks Courtney!! I hope so, too!!

 

[mrsksomeday]

Oh no, I have never had lost pictures, I hope they find them for you. I would think they could. I will keep my fingers crossed you hear something soon.

 

[bellebookworm9]

Oh no! While I am sad to hear they lost your photos, I am glad there is a form to fill out. I'm going to do it myself. They took a photo of me "holding" balloons in front of the Mickey hat and it's not there. I also specifically asked for the baby Simba shot-and Simba isn't in the picture!? We're looking at nothing in my arms! I hope they find your photos soon!

 

[Mickey_Mom]

Oh geez, fingers crossed they find them for you!

 

[ladybugmom]

Oh no, I have never had lost pictures, I hope they find them for you. I would think they could. I will keep my fingers crossed you hear something soon.

Thank you!

Oh no! While I am sad to hear they lost your photos, I am glad there is a form to fill out. I'm going to do it myself. They took a photo of me "holding" balloons in front of the Mickey hat and it's not there. I also specifically asked for the baby Simba shot-and Simba isn't in the picture!? We're looking at nothing in my arms! I hope they find your photos soon!

Yes, apparantly it must happen a lot if there's a form to fill out! I clicked on the Help tab and found something about Lost Photos. The form is pretty detailed which is good. But you must do it within 30 days it says b/c they don't keep the pics after that.

Oh geez, fingers crossed they find them for you!

Thank you!

 

[MHTeacher]

Keep us posted on the PP situation, Becky! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

 

[bellebookworm9]

Yes, apparantly it must happen a lot if there's a form to fill out! I clicked on the Help tab and found something about Lost Photos. The form is pretty detailed which is good. But you must do it within 30 days it says b/c they don't keep the pics after that.

I sent the forms immediately after I posted here. I filled out two, one about the shot that is completely missing, and one about the baby simba missing. I asked if it was possible for them to add him after the fact. I specifically remember the balloon shot because a very nice PPP did a whole bunch of magic shots for me and saw my birthday button, so she thought the balloon one would be cool, but she didn't have it on her camera. Her husband was also a PPP and he took them because he did have it on his camera. I hope they find them!