April 2010 ABD Backstage Magic : California Here We Come!!!

[katscradle]

Staggering out from under the Christmas tree...
It's been a great holiday time, but busier even than usual with some family health issues added to the mix. I paid off my trip on Christmas Eve, my present to myself, and am hardly able to contain my excitement! I haven't gotten my flights yet, but will look into that soon. I will probably arrive very early in the morning the day the trip starts, and stay after for a night or two.
Meanwhile, a friend asked me to accompany him to Disneyland for his birthday trip (twist my arm!) so I'll be making a short trip in January, staying at the Paradise Pier at a killer AP rate. Another friend is going to be creating one of the events at the California Food and Wine Festival and has asked me to come down and be her assistant (since she is doing a cheese seminar, I'll be a Cheezette ) so I'll be returning again in May. Life is good!

Well aren't you the lucky one, this coming from the one that is still in Disney. LOL!!! When we leave on Friday to start our trip home I will have gotten to spend a total of 42 days this year in Disney and 4 on DCL. So I have to say that right now I am feeling pretty lucky myself.
We got you the pin, so we will mail it to you before we leave for home.
Have a safe and happy trip!

 

[slapwhitey]

Well aren't you the lucky one, this coming from the one that is still in Disney. LOL!!! When we leave on Friday to start our trip home I will have gotten to spend a total of 42 days this year in Disney and 4 on DCL. So I have to say that right now I am feeling pretty lucky myself.
We got you the pin, so we will mail it to you before we leave for home.
Have a safe and happy trip!

I think you guys are almost to the point of being Florida residents after this month. Yes, that is jealousy you hear....or see.

 

[Circusgirl]

Well aren't you the lucky one, this coming from the one that is still in Disney. LOL!!! When we leave on Friday to start our trip home I will have gotten to spend a total of 42 days this year in Disney and 4 on DCL. So I have to say that right now I am feeling pretty lucky myself.
We got you the pin, so we will mail it to you before we leave for home.
Have a safe and happy trip!

You really have had the best Disney year! I'm so glad you got to stay and stay and stay, and imagine you had a very special Christmas.

Thanks for getting the pin!

Happy New Year!

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

When we leave on Friday to start our trip home I will have gotten to spend a total of 42 days this year in Disney and 4 on DCL.

After reading that, it got me to thinking how many days we had spent at Disney this past year too ...

March (Disneyland California) = 5 days
May (WDW) = 5 days
June (WDW - Bill's Birthday Trip) = 6 days
November (WDW - Thanksgiving) = 5 days
December (WDW - DAP) = 4 days

Coming up ...
January/February (WDW - "Mulligan" Trip) = 6 days

Our one year grand total = 31 days

I didn't realize we had been to WDW that much until I listed it and added the days. Thank you Bill!!!

The only time we flew to FL was for DAP. We've put some mileage on my poor Odyssey this past year. I'm trying to talk Bill into getting a "fun" car for his next vehicle when his Hummer lease is up this Spring. Maybe, something we can take on trips too. He's hinted at a quad cab pick-up truck. However, I am leaning towards a big SUV. We'll see.

Jennifer

 

[stenogoddess]

WellLauren if we keep ourselves in our laughing place and a little pixie dust we can hope that World of Color will be open! I will still miss Fantasmic but World of Color would sooth those feelings.

What are you planning on when you come in early? We were as well but had to change the dates because my parents are watching our dogs.

I've not allowed myself to officially start planning yet to avoid planner burnout! BUT some of the blogs I've read, which don't count in my opinion, suggested WB, Universal, Giffith Park and some Walt stuff like a trip to the cemetary, etc. So it will be some combo of all of that, plus I'm planning to plan in a little resting because I know these ABDs are go-go-go and I don't want to tire out before the trip even starts! I really can't wait though!

 

[aspen37]

Paid our balance today!!! California here we come!!!! I wanted to make sure it got paid before the 31st so we could get the 5X disney rewards dollars we signed up for.

Anyone know if we can use the Disney Rewards Card at Mickey's of Glendale??? (There is a method to my madness)

I'll be paying mine off tomorrow!
Tonya, I went to the DR when I got home and I tore my Achilles tendon. It will take 6 weeks to heal. It is starting to feel a lot better now. The Dr. gave me heel lifts for my shoe. If I had the heal lifts during DAP it would have made a big difference.

I think you guys are almost to the point of being Florida residents after this month. Yes, that is jealousy you hear....or see.

I'm jealous too.

I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year!

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

Merry (belated) Christmas to All!

I hope everyone had a great holiday. Things have been pretty hectic over here the past few weeks. Our DD7 had pneumonia the week of Christmas. I knew once they took the x-ray she had pneumonia. I could see the white area on the x-ray where the fluid was in her lunges. Luckily, she was able to be treated at home with liquid steroids, antibiotics and prescription cough medicine. She was much better by Christmas Eve.

Bill was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. In his 40 years, he never had a "White Christmas". The weathermen were hyping all week about snow here on Christmas Eve. Honestly, we shrugged it off because it was 70 degrees earlier in the week. So, we started to think about heading to Colorado or New Mexico for Christmas this year to have a true "White Christmas". However, my Mom planned to come over and it was too late to inform the in-laws who expected us at a Christmas Eve get together at one of Bill's sister's house. So, we "pouted" and stayed home for Christmas this year. Around 4 PM on Christmas Eve it started to snow and snow and snow and snow. It was surreal. Bill was cute. He was like a kid on Christmas morning all bright-eyed. We reluctantly piled into the car for an hour ride to the Christmas Eve festivities. I write reluctantly because Bill wanted to stay home and play in the snow. Once we got onto the highway, we knew it was going to take us a lot longer than an hour because people were maxing out their speed at 20 mph and ice was already forming on the bridges. We knew it was only going to get worse as the night went along. So, Bill called his sister and told her we had to head back home. Once we got home, Bill, DD7, DS4 and I bundled-up to head back outside to play in the still falling snow. My Mom and DS9 wanted to stay in the warmth of the house. It was a Christmas Eve we won't forget!!!!!

Bill likes to surprise me with his Christmas presents and this year was no different. It was a Very Disney Christmas in our house this year. I am the proud owner of a Dooney & Bourke Mickey wristlet!!!!!! That was a BIG shock. I didn't even mention it to him. I only posted on here that I liked it and off he went searching online for it. I am also the new proud owner of a DAP mug and inside the mug was a little surprise from Bill. Let's just say it is something I NEVER plan to wear and Tiara Todd has one. Bill can be a prankster at times. Also, I have some Disneyland reading material. Bill got me the Birnbaum Guides 2010 Disneyland Resort. That will come in handy for our ABD Trip and our December DLR trip (still in negotiations with the boss on that one. ) We are seriously considering returning to DLR in December with the kids. I need to remember to pre-register us for the Give a Day, Get a Day promo.

How was your Christmas holiday?

Jennifer

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

I've not allowed myself to officially start planning yet to avoid planner burnout! BUT some of the blogs I've read, which don't count in my opinion, suggested WB, Universal, Giffith Park and some Walt stuff like a trip to the cemetary, etc. So it will be some combo of all of that, plus I'm planning to plan in a little resting because I know these ABDs are go-go-go and I don't want to tire out before the trip even starts! I really can't wait though!

We arrive at LAX on the Sunday before our Adventure. I get to plan our Sunday in Hollywood while Bill gets to plan our Monday and Tuesday with the rental car. I am usually the "Trip Planner". So, I am excited to go with the flow and see where he takes us!

Jennifer

 

[Circusgirl]

Kathy inspired me to count my Disney days for 2009, and I am astonished to find that they total 47!! I am a Disney super-achiever, and hope to continue my record of achievement in 2010!
Good goin' Santa Bill! What fun you must have had watching Jennifer open her presents!


HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!

 

[katscradle]

I think you guys are almost to the point of being Florida residents after this month. Yes, that is jealousy you hear....or see.

Oh don't be jealous we have to come home.
That and you got a bit of time at food and wine.
I remember that, feeling envious of you.

 

[katscradle]

I am sitting in Chefs de France having my dinner, and it is already new years in France.
Happy New Year to all my friends here.
Hoping everyone has a fantastic 2010.

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

I am sitting in Chefs de France having my dinner, and it is already new years in France.
Happy New Year to all my friends here.
Hoping everyone has a fantastic 2010.

Have a great time ringing in the new year at WDW!

Give our best to John and the boys.

Jennifer

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

Happy New Year's Eve!

We're home tonight with the kiddos. I'm about to make some homemade pizzas, light a fire in the fireplace and ring in the new year with my loved ones.

Have a great night everyone!

Jennifer

 

[aspen37]

Happy New Year Everyone!

 

[Dodie]

Happy New Year to my fellow ADVENTURERS!!!!!

 

[spokanemom]

Merry Happy New Year!!!!

 

[tmli]

Happy New Year!! Now that it`s 2010, our trip feels right around the corner!!

We are in WDW right now, arrived yesterday. Looking forward to a relaxing few days before I return home to busy season at work!! It would appear I will be chained to my laptop for the next 3 months!!

 

[klam_chowder]

Thank god that has not changed!
We would not do this without you guy's!

cheers,

 

[klam_chowder]

OK, I've closed on my new home, did massive amounts of redecorating, moved and have survived DAP. I can officially start to get excited for this trip.


As you guys have clearly shown, go big or go home. My money is always on the Genius.

Congrats on the new digs Kathy!

And my bets on the Genius too!

cheers,

 

[katscradle]

Happy New Year everyone.
Kathy congrats on surviving the move.