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

[MenashaCorp]

And lastly I have DVC addonitis BAD. Someone please disconnect my phone and sit on me. Thanks!

I got a bad case of that when we were at DL in April, which led to adding on VGC points.... I wish I could help you out and say I regret it, but ...

I don't ..

Hope you find someone to sit on you soon....

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

When I was in DLR in March, I checked out the GC public areas and can't believe we'll be staying there

We visited DLR as a family for the first time this past March. When were you there???? We were there from March 15 - 19. We stayed at the Disneyland Hotel. We loved this hotel!

This was my favorite part of our room:

Our room was in the main building right above the main entrance (Magic building). We could see the fireworks from our room. I know the kids are always going to remember getting into their pjs and watching the fireworks from our balcony. Great Disney memories.

We attended the Chip 'n Dale Critter Breakfast one morning. I know we do it on the Tour too. It was a smaller breakfast buffet than we had encounted before. But, yummy! The man making the omelettes was great. I am glad we are going back with the Tour.

Here are some pictures from our breakfast at the Storytellers Cafe:

When we walked into the Grand Californian Hotel it reminded me of the Wilderness Lodge. But, on a much smaller scale. I can't wait to actually stay there. With the new GCV being built, we definitely will he heading west more often. We live in Texas and are smack in the middle of the US. It took us about three extra hours to get to DLR than WDW. It was a nice change of scenery. We plan to take the kids back to DLR when they complete Cars Land at DCA in 2012.

This is what we saw at DCA in March 2009:

Jennifer

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

And lastly I have DVC addonitis BAD. Someone please disconnect my phone and sit on me. Thanks!

Very funny!

We made a special trip in October 2007 to WDW just to buy into DVC. We are bad and very addicted to "anything" Disney.

Hi, my name is Jennifer and I am a Disney addict.

When we did the DVC Member Cruise last year, they threw out all kinds of incentives to add-on. The group on the cruise were the first people offered the chance to buy into Bay Lake Tower. We stopped over at the BLT model at SSR before embarking the cruise and decided they were NOT for us as a "home" resort. Too modern and expensive. We are very happy with our choice of AKV. We get to stay there for the first time in December (Kidani Village two-bedroom savanna-view ). We stopped by to check-out the completed resort on our quick WDW trip in May. We love this resort and wouldn't mind staying there every trip if we couldn't get into another DVC resort. That was our main point in a home resort. That is why we didn't go the cheaper route with SSR, even though they were pretty much giving those points away at the time. Maybe in twenty years when the "newness" wears off BLT, we'll try staying there a few nights to be close to MK.

Jennifer

 

[klam_chowder]

hey folks only half more day til TGIF!

We visited DLR as a family for the first time this past March. When were you there???? We were there from March 15 - 19. We stayed at the Disneyland Hotel. We loved this hotel!

Jennifer - I didn't know that I already know you! I was there March 18, early afternoon and spent the day touring DTD and the hotels. your pics of DLH. I was in the parks March 19-21. So we prolly passed each other at some point I wore my Dis Unplugged t-shirt to the parks one day but got no bites

Your kids are adorable at the C&D breakie! Hey, I want a Mickey waffle!

cheers,

 

[katscradle]

Hey everyone! I am the lucky man who is happily married to Jennifer. We used to post under the same DIS account a couple of years ago but I think it really confused people regarding who they were actually talking with.

Well my name is Bill and I use the account DisneyTaylors and I cannot wait to go on this trip. I was so surprised by this wonderful gift and I am still smiling just thinking about it. I am anxious to continue thinking about this trip, making the plans, and getting to know all of you.

And, if 12+ years of marraige has taught me anything, I am not touching the comment below with a ten foot pole.



- Bill

Welcome Bill!
We look forward getting to know you as well as your lovely wife Jennifer.
I am Katherine, and my DH is John also known as 3guysandagal here on the boards.
I had hoped we might get a chance to meet you two at DAP.
I was a little sad when I saw you would not be attending DAP.
Let us know if you change your mind on the above.
As for your last comment about not touching that with a 10 foot pole I chuckled and thought smart man.

 

[miss missy]

sad news for our friends Kevin and John

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2225674

 

[miss missy]

Hey everyone! I am the lucky man who is happily married to Jennifer. We used to post under the same DIS account a couple of years ago but I think it really confused people regarding who they were actually talking with.

Well my name is Bill and I use the account DisneyTaylors and I cannot wait to go on this trip. I was so surprised by this wonderful gift and I am still smiling just thinking about it. I am anxious to continue thinking about this trip, making the plans, and getting to know all of you.

And, if 12+ years of marraige has taught me anything, I am not touching the comment below with a ten foot pole.



- Bill

Hi Bill! Welcome ot the mad house here Congrat's on the surprise!

I can already tell you are a smart man

 

[katscradle]

sad news for our friends Kevin and John

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2225674

I know I haven't thought of anything else since I heard.
I only hope they are all in the comfort of each others arms.

 

[klam_chowder]

sad news for our friends Kevin and John

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2225674

thx for posting the link, missy. Some days I don't scan the general boards and would have missed it. Sad news

cheers,

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

sad news for our friends Kevin and John

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2225674

Thank you for the link.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Kevin and the Klose family right now. What a tragedy. Hearing about something like this does make you hug your loved ones a little tighter. I will never take for granted Bill coming home safely to me each evening. You never know what tomorrow will bring.

Our condolences to the Klose family in their time of sorrow.

Jennifer (& Family)

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

Happy Monday All!

We had another scorcher weekend here in Texas. It was well over a hundred all weekend. We attended a wedding on Saturday afternoon/evening. It was one of Bill's nephew getting married. You know your getting old when all of your husband's nieces and nephews start getting married. Since there was a dinner reception after the ceremony, all the boys were dressed up and in ties. I felt bad for them because it was still hot. DD6 and I got to wear cooler sundresses. Sometimes, it pays to be female.

We relaxed around the house on Sunday and swam for a bit. After lunch, Bill and I popped in a dvd from Netflix and sent the kids upstairs to play. We watched The Wrestler. Have any of you seen it? I could have done without the strip club scenes. It was still a good movie. Sad, but good.

My birthday is coming up next weekend. I don't know what Bill has planned. However, I do know there will be a cheesecake involved. He always makes my annual birthday cheesecake. I can't wait!

Have a great week everyone!

Jennifer

 

[miss missy]

Oh Jennifer- yay Bday's are fun Hope you have a good one!!


Been busy here. I need to get my Aug trip plans solid, it'll be here before i know it.

Hope Kevin is doing ok sad times.

Have a great week everyone!

 

[katscradle]

Happy Monday All!

We had another scorcher weekend here in Texas. It was well over a hundred all weekend. We attended a wedding on Saturday afternoon/evening. It was one of Bill's nephew getting married. You know your getting old when all of your husband's nieces and nephews start getting married. Since there was a dinner reception after the ceremony, all the boys were dressed up and in ties. I felt bad for them because it was still hot. DD6 and I got to wear cooler sundresses. Sometimes, it pays to be female.

We relaxed around the house on Sunday and swam for a bit. After lunch, Bill and I popped in a dvd from Netflix and sent the kids upstairs to play. We watched The Wrestler. Have any of you seen it? I could have done without the strip club scenes. It was still a good movie. Sad, but good.

My birthday is coming up next weekend. I don't know what Bill has planned. However, I do know there will be a cheesecake involved. He always makes my annual birthday cheesecake. I can't wait!

Have a great week everyone!

Jennifer

Jennifer when is your birthday?
Mine is on the 19th.
Yay for birthday's, a reason to eat cake.

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

Jennifer when is your birthday?
Mine is on the 19th.
Yay for birthday's, a reason to eat cake.

My birthday is July 18th. So close. We're both Cancers (just like my DH, Bill). I like you already! Any plans for your birthday on Sunday?

Happy early Birthday Katherine!

Bill makes me a yummy cheesecake every year for my birthday. I love a Renaissance Man. I have a question ... is it a pie or cake?

Whatever is it, it is goooooood!

Jennifer

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

Oh Jennifer- yay Bday's are fun Hope you have a good one!!


Been busy here. I need to get my Aug trip plans solid, it'll be here before i know it.

Hope Kevin is doing ok sad times.

Have a great week everyone!

Thank you for the kind birthday wishes!

The summer is going by so quickly. August will be here before you know it and you'll be on your way.

I get to make our ADRs in August for our November/December WDW trip. I have a tentative ADR list. Has anyone used the new online ADR system SUCCESSFULLY? DH said it has gotten horrible reviews and that I might as well just call in.

Jennifer

 

[katscradle]

My birthday is July 18th. So close. We're both Cancers (just like my DH, Bill). I like you already! Any plans for your birthday on Sunday?

Happy early Birthday Katherine!

Bill makes me a yummy cheesecake every year for my birthday. I love a Renaissance Man. I have a question ... is it a pie or cake?

Whatever is it, it is goooooood!

Jennifer

There are no plans for my birthday this year.
I can't complain as I am getting a new car soon.
Just waiting on the delivery.
I will have a cake though and make a nice family dinner.
I hope your birthday is very special.

 

[tickledtink33]

Thank you for the kind birthday wishes!

The summer is going by so quickly. August will be here before you know it and you'll be on your way.

I get to make our ADRs in August for our November/December WDW trip. I have a tentative ADR list. Has anyone used the new online ADR system SUCCESSFULLY? DH said it has gotten horrible reviews and that I might as well just call in.

Jennifer

I have used the online ADR system quite a bit without any problems. But keep in mind that if you are a DVC member staying on points you won't be able to take advantage of the 90 + 10 rule with the online system. The system doesn't recognize the reservation number. It is a glitch in the system and they are working on it. I am a DVC member and am sharing in this problem with everyone. But I like the freedom of checking for my own dining times so much that I just book each of my desired ADR's 90 days out. It only takes about 2 minutes. From what I understand they are also having the same glitch if you booked through a travel agent. The system doesn't recognize those reservation numbers either.

 

[3guysandagal]

There are no plans for my birthday this year.
I can't complain as I am getting a new car soon.
Just waiting on the delivery.
I will have a cake though and make a nice family dinner.
I hope your birthday is very special.

Podcast Cruise 1

And a new car...

And DAP....

And ABD....

And PCC 2.....




Happy Birthday sweetheart....


(Merry Christmas too)

 

[katscradle]

Podcast Cruise 1

And a new car...

And DAP....

And ABD....

And PCC 2.....




Happy Birthday sweetheart....


(Merry Christmas too)

Honey PPC 1 was for Mother's Day
The car is for my birthday
DAP and PCC 2 well we were going to be at WDW at that time anyway.
Oh and ABD is our 10th Anniversary gift to us.
OH and I forgot......I Love You!!!!

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

But keep in mind that if you are a DVC member staying on points you won't be able to take advantage of the 90 + 10 rule with the online system. The system doesn't recognize the reservation number. It is a glitch in the system and they are working on it. I am a DVC member and am sharing in this problem with everyone.

Thank you for the heads-up on the DVC reservations glitch. We are staying at the BWV and AKV on points in November and December. It will be our first stay at both resorts. I can't wait!

Jennifer