Adventures of the "Moms" Panel

[PolynesianPixie]

I know this is not related to the panel, but I'm sooooo... excited I had to share it with others who "get it". My DH surprised me yesterday with a trip this weekend to DL and DCA. The minute I told our family we were going they said no your not, you just went in Nov. And then, their response was "whatever, I don't get it". This time I said and you don't have too because your not going. WHAT'S WRONG WITH THESE PEOPLE!!!
Julie

That's fantastic! I know exactly what you mean! My DH has surprised me with a solo trip to WDW for my birthday! So total, I'm going 3 times this year! To me, that is unbelievably wonderful! To so many of our friends & family~I'm just a nutcase!

~Ami

 

[dec5girl]

Julie - Are you going to stay at Paradise Pier again? Or are you going to try something else?

 

[WishesQueen]

Have a great time!!! What a nice surprise!!!

 

[5/4Disney]

Julie - Are you going to stay at Paradise Pier again? Or are you going to try something else?

This time we are trying the Disneyland Hotel. It was all last minute on his part also (we are flying on a continental.com special) so the Grand was all booked up. We are the type who don't mind trying new things, in fact we like it, so we thought this would be a good time to try a different hotel.
Anyone have any pointers in regards to this hotel?
I'm thrilled, but you know how it is before a trip, rush, rush, rush....
I knew you guys would understand
Julie

 

[WishesQueen]

I am excited for you!!

But I am sorry I don't know ANYTHING about DL!!!

 

[dec5girl]

I don't know if you are taking your kids or just the two of you, but we found that the pool was so beautiful and our kids just loved it. However, all of it was the same depth: just over our little one's head. So we found that there was another pool with varying depths that worked better for us.

When you turn out the lights at night you can see pixie dust glowing near the ceiling!

Even though it looks like a long walk, we never took the monorail. The walk through Downtown Disney is so enjoyable. My kids thought it was so interesting that each time you round a corner there seems to be a different band playing (especially at night).

Love this hotel! There is nothing quite like the Grand Californian, but the Disneyland Hotel is very special.

 

[5/4Disney]

I don't know if you are taking your kids or just the two of you, but we found that the pool was so beautiful and our kids just loved it. However, all of it was the same depth: just over our little one's head. So we found that there was another pool with varying depths that worked better for us.

When you turn out the lights at night you can see pixie dust glowing near the ceiling!

Even though it looks like a long walk, we never took the monorail. The walk through Downtown Disney is so enjoyable. My kids thought it was so interesting that each time you round a corner there seems to be a different band playing (especially at night).

Love this hotel! There is nothing quite like the Grand Californian, but the Disneyland Hotel is very special.

Thanks for the info. In Nov. we never used the monorail either. We are taking the kids. We thought about going solo, but our kids would be so disappointed. Our take on it is, we love watching them as much as we do the parks. In Nov. the Christmas decorations were up so we are excited to see the difference.
Hopefully it will be warm enough to swim, the pool does look nice (don't know about seeing myself in a suit yet though ). I give you guys an update when we return
Julie

 

[dec5girl]

I'm with you! I'll probably never go without the kids. I would really love to do it someday, but I'm afraid they would take revenge while I sleep!!!!

 

[5/4Disney]

We've gone once to the Food & Wine Festival alone. Before we went we just told them we were going to a wine festival, but when we got back we told them and.... it wasn't pretty. Now they are on to us
Julie

 

[DISgeeksfromDC]

WHAT'S WRONG WITH THESE PEOPLE!!!

Oooooh! How exciting! [This would be another good place to insert that -- nonexistent -- giddily clapping smiley!]

Is this meant as a Valentine's Day celebration or more of an "it's-the-middle-of-winter, we-found-a-good-airline-rate just-because-we-can" type of trip? Either way, I think it's fantastic!

I hope you don't mind my asking. It's just that I frequently find myself creating different reasons why I think it's the perfect time to make a return trip to Disney... And when my DD asks when we can go again -- which is at least once a week -- I make sure her daddy knows about it. Don't get me wrong: It's not like my husband doesn't like the place. He enjoys Disney, too. It's just that he's a wee bit more practical when it comes to dropping dough... Fortunately, it sounds like your husband initiated your upcoming trip! Bonus points for him!!!!

 

[DISgeeksfromDC]

Hey, DVCsince02:

(Are you still out there?) What ever happened to your potential trip? Did you make any decisions?

Since I'm not a DVC member , I don't feel I'm the most qualified person to offer opinions about your situation. I do know, though, that -- whenever possible -- I prefer to travel during the slower seasons. If your kids' break from daycare coincides with the "Spring Break" crush, that might weigh heavily into the decision-making process. If it isn't too cost prohibitive, I'd be tempted to yank them out of daycare for a few days. They're at a unique age when it's easier to do so guilt-free. Now, once they enter elementary school, I'm thinking the decision becomes a harder one to make... (There are all sorts of threads devoted to that subject... )

Oh, congratulations on your pregnancy!

 

[5/4Disney]

Is this meant as a Valentine's Day celebration or more of an "it's-the-middle-of-winter, we-found-a-good-airline-rate just-because-we-can" type of trip? Either way, I think it's fantastic!

My birthday is the day before Valentines so it is a combo trip. I laughed when talking to a friend the other day. I said, this "my gift" isn't that kind of like him stopping on the way home with a six pack and saying hey I got you this to go with your pizza Now who's gift is it? No, I'm super excited, we all really love Disney and my DH did think of this all by himself and you gotta love that.

It was tough deciding if we should take the girls out of school again, but we just went for it. You only live once. Fortunately, they go to a private school so we are able to do this without catching to much grief. As far as the finaces go, well we are big Dave Ramsey supporters so we pinch ever penny. We saved all last year for taxes and tuition and this year there was extra soooo... you know the rest. We love to travel and now that our youngest is 3 we say all the time wouldn't it be great to see those last minute specials and take a quick trip somewhere.
Julie

 

[DISgeeksfromDC]

My birthday is the day before Valentines so it is a combo trip.

Very nice! Last year, I lobbied for an "it's-my-birthday," "let's-see-the-Christmas-decorations," "it-will-be-harder-to-break-away-once-the-kids-start-school" quickie trip after Thanksgiving. My husband obliged, which I thought was quite generous of him. (We're not ones who normally spend big bucks on birthday presents.) Of course, it's even better when they come up with the idea themselves!

I laughed when talking to a friend the other day. I said, this "my gift" isn't that kind of like him stopping on the way home with a six pack and saying hey I got you this to go with your pizza Now who's gift is it?

Too funny! My husband calls those "bowling ball" gifts! He's a huge fan of The Simpsons, and apparently there's an episode where Homer, who wants a bowling ball, gifts Marge with one for her birthday. I think he may even pay to have his own name imprinted on it -- or something similarly over-the-top. Homer expects that the ball will simply sit around gathering dust, and it will become his. Of course, his plan backfires, and Marge becomes a bowling "machine," who is wooed by her bowling instructor. (Anyway, I digress... You get the idea, though! )

It was tough deciding if we should take the girls out of school again, but we just went for it. You only live once.

I hear ya! I'm all about making memories while you can!

 

[DISgeeksfromDC]

Hey! What happened to our Panelists? Bret, Erin, and Heather ... Are you still out there?

Erin: 'Hope The Wizard of Oz went well...

 

[WishesQueen]

I think our Panelists are busy bees!!!

 

[DISgeeksfromDC]

I think our Panelists are busy bees!!!

Good point!

 

[DVCsince02]

Hey, DVCsince02:

(Are you still out there?) What ever happened to your potential trip? Did you make any decisions?

Since I'm not a DVC member , I don't feel I'm the most qualified person to offer opinions about your situation. I do know, though, that -- whenever possible -- I prefer to travel during the slower seasons. If your kids' break from daycare coincides with the "Spring Break" crush, that might weigh heavily into the decision-making process. If it isn't too cost prohibitive, I'd be tempted to yank them out of daycare for a few days. They're at a unique age when it's easier to do so guilt-free. Now, once they enter elementary school, I'm thinking the decision becomes a harder one to make... (There are all sorts of threads devoted to that subject... )

Oh, congratulations on your pregnancy!

I'm still here and lurking as usual , almost daily.

We decided to go in mid May (Sun-Fri). We will be able to use our annual pass for the 3rd time and still have unexpired water park tickets too. We are staying at OKW in a 1BR. Hopefully we can get a 1st floor so we won't have to lug the kids, a stoller, and me up any stairs.

Since we won't be going back for a year, I said let's do it. Taking the kids out of daycare won't be a big deal and I should still be able to get around pretty well. I just have to watch the swelling in the ankles and legs. I know it can get quite hot in May.

My family is planning a big trip next June. We are going to stay at BCV for a week and then meeting the group on the Wonder for a 4 night sailing. I am so excited. This will be our first cruise!!!!

Okay, enough about me and back on topic.

Any more news on the Mom's Club we voted on? How about the panelists, do you think answering questions has become more of a full time job?

Oh, one quick off topic question. Does anyone here listen to the DIS Unplugged podcast?

 

[WishesQueen]

I always wanted to get involved with listening. But the list is so long and I usually pick something that I thought was something else.

Direct me, if you enjoy something inparticular!!!

 

[RatBoy]

Oh, one quick off topic question. Does anyone here listen to the DIS Unplugged podcast?

I do. Great info, and so much fun to listen to them.

I also like "Inside the Magic (Ricky Brigante)", and "WDW Today"


Sorry we haven't been around much. I was on vacation last weekend, and recruiting all week. Erin can share more details later, but she is heading this weekend to WDW to help with some radio PR work for the Moms Panel. I'm sure she is very busy.

Otherwise not much news to share I guess.

-Bret

 

[WishesQueen]

OK!! You guys sold me, I going to give a try!!! Monday when everyone goes back to work and school. They make enough fun of me for checking my threads almost everday!!!