**A YEAR in the Making of a Disney Trip-Sept. 2011**9/28 TR Link Added!**

[TinyDancer]

So, Brea, are you going to MNSSHP as a pumpkin this year? Or Pooh? You've got to do something cute with that pregnant belly! Congrats again!

I was PLANNING on going as MRS. Incredible!!!

 

[TinyDancer]

Here are my hopeful ADRs and park days

Sunday, 18th - Epcot

Lotus Blossom - lunch
Garden Grill - dinner

Monday, 19th - HS

Fairfax Fare - lunch
50s Prime Time - dinner

Tuesday 20th - pool

Planet Hollywood
MNSSHP - Pecos Bill

Wednesday 21st - pool & MK

Chef Mickey's dinner

Thursday 22nd - AK
Donald's Safari Breakfast

Friday 23rd - MK
CRT - breakfast
Columbia Harbour House

24th - Lilo n Stitch

 

[TinyDancer]

Nope, Sunday now that I know the hours.
I'm going to post about it, but since there's no Saturday MNSSHP this time, we're going on Tuesday...isn't that when you're going?
A couple of other things have changed, too. When I get it perfected and post it, we definitely have to compare.

Yes, we are planning on Tuesday MNSSHP.

The only park that will have EMH that I am going to is HS, and the hours are for evening and we'll be long gone! So, I am keeping my original plan.
Also.. I think we are going to switch to Pop Century so we can save some money.

 

[Fantasyland Mom]

Yes, we are planning on Tuesday MNSSHP.

Also.. I think we are going to switch to Pop Century so we can save some money.

We definitely have to meet up at MNSSHP! And I'm sorry if you have to switch from the Poly, but I'd selfishly be happy if you were at Pop Century with us!

 

[TinyDancer]

We definitely have to meet up at MNSSHP! And I'm sorry if you have to switch from the Poly, but I'd selfishly be happy if you were at Pop Century with us!

Well, the CM talked me right out of Pop Century and into CSR! I really do need those queen size beds and the refrigerator..

 

[999ghostslover]

hey girl. We have about 81 days until our trip. I can't believe it. Your plans sound great!

 

[inkedupmomma]

der.. thought I posted..looks like the only day we have is MNSSHP! We'll have to plan for a quick meet up!

Other wise your plans look great!!

 

[Fantasyland Mom]

Well, the CM talked me right out of Pop Century and into CSR! I really do need those queen size beds and the refrigerator..

HA! And BOO! We get a fridge because of MIL's diabetes supplies or that would be a concern of ours, too! We've already said that we're going to try a new resort next trip, so let me know how you like CSR. One of our friends here will not go to any other resort, so I know people like it! I've seen the color scheme of their renovated rooms, and it seems really peaceful.

hey girl. We have about 81 days until our trip. I can't believe it. Your plans sound great!

Hey! That's not fair! Take me with you!
Good to see you around. How are things going over there? Have you been nursing (the job, not the milk) lately?

der.. thought I posted..looks like the only day we have is MNSSHP! We'll have to plan for a quick meet up!

Other wise your plans look great!!

We have to meet! I don't have an exact idea of our plans for the night, except that Juju wants to dance with Woody and Jessie!

 

[999ghostslover]

Hey! That's not fair! Take me with you!
Good to see you around. How are things going over there? Have you been nursing (the job, not the milk) lately?

All done nursing actually. The milk not the job.

 

[Fantasyland Mom]

All done nursing actually. The milk not the job.

Great job, mama! I know it's a little sad, but you did an awesome job and Colin thanks you.

 

[999ghostslover]

Great job, mama! I know it's a little sad, but you did an awesome job and Colin thanks you.

I think it is just knowing it is the last baby. That has been such a big part of my life for 6 years BUT I was definitly ready to be done. And now I get to help new moms learn how to breastfeed for the first time and that is so wonderful and rewarding. So to really answer your question my job is going great.

 

[Fantasyland Mom]

I think it is just knowing it is the last baby. That has been such a big part of my life for 6 years BUT I was definitly ready to be done. And now I get to help new moms learn how to breastfeed for the first time and that is so wonderful and rewarding. So to really answer your question my job is going great.

I completely understand. I hope I get to do that one day. You are an inspiration!

 

[Fantasyland Mom]

Well, it's still over six months until our much-anticipated trip back to Walt Disney World.

Six. Long. Months.

So how does a good DISer fill her time for all these tedious days, you ask?

SHOPPING, of course!!

Now, I'd like to say that I do my shopping constantly and just for fun, but if we're being honest here (and we are), I shop a little bit at a time. I buy things on sale that I know I'll need, and I only make purchases when I have the money to do so.

That, my friends, is why I've been shopping since November. It's not really purposeful shopping at this point; if I see something I need and it's on sale, I grab it, but I don't carry around a list...yet.

So imagine my happiness when, just past Halloween, I walked into Walgreens and spotted these guys!

We always buy window clings for our resort room windows. They're cute, but more importantly, they keep the kiddos happily occupied while we sort out all our stuff and unpack for the week. As we stay mostly in value resorts (oh, Pop Century, how I love thee), lots of people decorate their windows. When I saw these babies for 80% off, I grabbed four and ran! I mean, after paying and all. THEN I ran and put them in my Disney box before my kids could spy them and decorate our house.

Ah, the Disney box. Do you guys have one of these? Ours is a large plastic tub that houses non-perishable items year round. It's got ponchos, band-aids, camp towels, misting fans, antibacterial wipes, and more. When we make purchases, we toss them in there, at least until it fills up; at that point, we toss things in its general direction.

Fast-forward a few months to February. A mere four days after Valentine's Day, I had to go to Walmart. I say "had to" because I hate that place. I'm a Target girl through and through, but I needed a toddler bed for Bebo and this is where it was located. Happily, though, their holiday items were now on clearance. I spotted this for Bubba as soon as I walked in the door...for $1.25!!

I guess it was part of their Valentine's line, but it does not scream love-fest to me. It just looks like a cute shirt for a baby boy at Disney. And y'all? He IS perfect! I grabbed one that's a little big for him now, but he will grow into it by then.

I still had that chubby baby boy on my mind while browsing through the Disney Store's online swimwear sale at the end of February. The end of February?? For swimsuits?? Well, whatever works. This adorable swimming ensemble was 40% off, PLUS free shipping. We're also planning a beach trip with my parents in June, so hopefully this will fit him on both trips.

I also had the girls in mind. These shirts were 2 for $12, and these glittery flip-flops were 2 for $8.

At the time it seemed great. It wasn't until much later that we found out that Bebo does not like the little part of the flip-flop that goes between her toes and she refuses to wear these. But, really, who could blame her??

We're planning on MNSSHP this year, and if I haven't mentioned it here yet, our plan is to go as characters from Peter Pan (Juju's choice). She used to want to be Tiger Lily until she saw this wonderful (and pretty cheap!) Wendy costume on ebay.

These pictures do not even do this justice. It is absolutely gorgeous in person, and for less than I'd spend for a packaged costume made out of cheap material, I got this custom-made satin dress with bow. It is simply beautiful. Trust me.

Yesterday we all went for a pick-me-up trip to the Disney Store. While I was there, the adult tees were on sale (2 for $24, I think?), and Brandon encouraged me to buy myself a couple, which he helped pick out. He knows I have trouble buying things for myself, and his nudging is just what I need sometimes. I got these two.

I know just when I'm going to wear these! But you'll have to stick around to find out.

In other Disney news, a mere 1 WEEK FROM TOMORROW is when I can make my ADRs! I guess I'm going to have to post my final list of hopefuls soon...which means you will have to come back and read it soon!

 

[Queenofallthings]

Every year I say I'm going to buy stuff throughout the year and every year I'm scrambling at the last minute!! Great purchases! I love everything you got...those little flips flops are adorable...I can understand her not liking the thing between her toes though

 

[Ducky4Disney]

You have a 13 page PTR!

I have to admit, I haven't read all of it, but I perused a bit of the beginning (love the preggo-pic-in the hammock) and a bit near the end.

I'm in!

I just finished a TR from my Sept trip last year and started a PTR for our upcoming Sept trip! I'm going to take a deeper look at yours this week; I can't wait to read the ACTUAL TR!

D4D

 

[pinkxray]

The Halloween window clings are adorable. I can't believe you found some for 80% off.

The Mr. Perfect shirt is too cute. It doesn't look very Valentine's Day to me

Glad DH convinced you to buy some shirts for yourself, it is tough to buy stuff for yourself sometimes. I love the Winnie the Pooh shirt, it looks perfect for a breakfast at CP.

I am just starting to buy little things we will need for the trip, like the ponchos and wipes. You make me feel like such a slacker. I'll probably be running around the night before trying to get stuff at the last minute.

Cailtin won't wear flip flops either. She hates the thing between the toes. I am going to try again this year, it is nice just to have them for the pool. I have a feeling she'll refuse again.

Can't wait to hear the final adr line-up. I hope you get everything you want.

 

[999ghostslover]

Uh oh. Now, I want to go shopping!! I have a rubbermaid too. I used to stick bags on top of the guest closet but last trip I found a bag up there like 2 months after we got back! A friend of mine is on her first trip right now. We went out for coffee 4 days before they left and she hadn't started packing and hadn't bought any Disnet stuff. She said they would just get some stuff while down there. Oh first timers!

I want to know your hopefuls! I may need to chaange some of my ADRS around in the next couple of weeks. I had been doing so good.

 

[Fantasyland Mom]

Every year I say I'm going to buy stuff throughout the year and every year I'm scrambling at the last minute!! Great purchases! I love everything you got...those little flips flops are adorable...I can understand her not liking the thing between her toes though

If I didn't start now, I know I'd forget a ton of stuff...not that I have ever had a trip where I didn't forget something. Imagine how bad it would be if I didn't start now, though!
My Disney shoes are crocs sandals with nothing between my toes. I think for a 2 yr. old, that probably feels pretty icky!

You have a 13 page PTR!

I have to admit, I haven't read all of it, but I perused a bit of the beginning (love the preggo-pic-in the hammock) and a bit near the end.

I'm in!

I just finished a TR from my Sept trip last year and started a PTR for our upcoming Sept trip! I'm going to take a deeper look at yours this week; I can't wait to read the ACTUAL TR!

D4D

Well, now I have to head over to yours!! And the 13 pages is just because I talk a lot! It doesn't mean I have anything good to say!

The Halloween window clings are adorable. I can't believe you found some for 80% off.

The Mr. Perfect shirt is too cute. It doesn't look very Valentine's Day to me

Glad DH convinced you to buy some shirts for yourself, it is tough to buy stuff for yourself sometimes. I love the Winnie the Pooh shirt, it looks perfect for a breakfast at CP.

I am just starting to buy little things we will need for the trip, like the ponchos and wipes. You make me feel like such a slacker. I'll probably be running around the night before trying to get stuff at the last minute.

Cailtin won't wear flip flops either. She hates the thing between the toes. I am going to try again this year, it is nice just to have them for the pool. I have a feeling she'll refuse again.

Can't wait to hear the final adr line-up. I hope you get everything you want.

Yeah, I thought the same thing about the shirt. I mean, it would be cute for Valentine's Day, but it doesn't seem exclusive to the holiday.
And as for the Winnie the Pooh shirt...you might be onto something.
I'm working on my final line-up now, and I'll post about my hopes before I make my ADRs so we can compare the befores and afters.

Uh oh. Now, I want to go shopping!! I have a rubbermaid too. I used to stick bags on top of the guest closet but last trip I found a bag up there like 2 months after we got back! A friend of mine is on her first trip right now. We went out for coffee 4 days before they left and she hadn't started packing and hadn't bought any Disnet stuff. She said they would just get some stuff while down there. Oh first timers!

I want to know your hopefuls! I may need to chaange some of my ADRS around in the next couple of weeks. I had been doing so good.

Even with the box, I've forgotten bags of stuff that we had sitting beside it! Nothing is Jenn-proof! I cannot imagine being so slack about packing--even when it was my first time, I packed well in advance!
Working on those hopefuls now! Maybe I'll have something up soon!

 

[PirateKate]

Shopping is a great way to pass the time before a Disney trip. It's nice that you already know what you all are doing for MNSSHP. The Wendy dress looks wonderful. I've been trying to come up with something that will be cute, but very comfy and weather appropriate.

I admired those Alice in Wonderland t shirts at the Disney Store this weekend, but I had no use for them, since I haven't got any girls. I love the little bathing suit, too. I love picking out bathing suits for my boys.

ADR time coming up!! I can't wait to see which ones you've chosen.

 

[Fantasyland Mom]

Shopping is a great way to pass the time before a Disney trip. It's nice that you already know what you all are doing for MNSSHP. The Wendy dress looks wonderful. I've been trying to come up with something that will be cute, but very comfy and weather appropriate.

I admired those Alice in Wonderland t shirts at the Disney Store this weekend, but I had no use for them, since I haven't got any girls. I love the little bathing suit, too. I love picking out bathing suits for my boys.

ADR time coming up!! I can't wait to see which ones you've chosen.

MNSSHP is hard. I pretty much told Juju that if she changed her mind on the costumes, we aren't goin. If I'm buying, I require a commitment! Luckily, the costumes we chose will be weather-friendly...her Wendy costume is short-sleeved and breezy, Bebo will be Tinkerbell, I'm going to make Bubba's Peter Pan costume out of a onesie and some cut-off shorts, Brandon's going to be Smee because he wears a tee and shorts, I'm going to have to go as Tiger Lily in her summer attire, and MIL is going to be Nana (probably just solid colored outfit with her dog ears and little hat thingie).

This is the first time I've bought a bathing suit for a little boy.