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

[DisneyKevin]

Drinking my Keurig coffee out of my Disneyland mug this morning and realized that our Adventure begins 6 weeks from tomorrow.

It always surprises me when I have that "aha moment" and I realize exactly how close it is to the start of our trip.

I have been dealing with details of this trip since it's announcement. I dont think a week goes by that I dont call ABD 3 or 4 times, but it still sneaks up on me.

I am so excited about seeing all of you and having some time to get to know y'all better.

I'm working on having a private ABD chat night. It will give everyone a chance to say hello and ask any questions that havent been answered.

I'm planning to do this on Thursday, March 18th at 8:00pm. Hope that works for everyone.

Oh yeah.....approximately 45 days prior to the start of an Adventure, ABD sends out (via UPS) a package of "goodies". I have provided ABD with everyone's mailing address, so you should be seeing these very soon.

Have a great day!

 

[corky441]

It must be great minds think alike we also have made our PS at 7PM that same night

Looks like there will be a nice contingent from the DIS at dinner that night. Sort of bitter sweet for DH & I - we leave DL the next morning to come home. But that's okay too - if we don't go home and get back to work and "reality" then we'd miss out on the planning for our next trip

 

[corky441]

Drinking my Keurig coffee out of my Disneyland mug this morning and realized that our Adventure begins 6 weeks from tomorrow.



It always surprises me when I have that "aha moment" and I realize exactly how close it is to the start of our trip.

I have been dealing with details of this trip since it's announcement. I dont think a week goes by that I dont call ABD 3 or 4 times, but it still sneaks up on me.

I am so excited about seeing all of you and having some time to get to know y'all better.

Awwwwww - and the feeling is mutual - I'm working on having a private ABD chat night. It will give everyone a chance to say hello and ask any questions that havent been answered.

I'm planning to do this on Thursday, March 18th at 8:00pm. Hope that works for everyone.

I'll do my best to get into the chat this time - I've got it booked on my calendar

Oh yeah.....approximately 45 days prior to the start of an Adventure, ABD sends out (via UPS) a package of "goodies". I have provided ABD with everyone's mailing address, so you should be seeing these very soon.

Have a great day!

6 weeks - WOW it's hard to imagine that before we know it we'll all be out in California . . .

 

[tardis1029]

Looks like there will be a nice contingent from the DIS at dinner that night. Sort of bitter sweet for DH & I - we leave DL the next morning to come home. But that's okay too - if we don't go home and get back to work and "reality" then we'd miss out on the planning for our next trip

We are doing the same thing. But there is always hope. The next visit to the world is in July with the family then just the 2 of us in Sept.and to end the year right we just signed up for the PCC 2.0

 

[katscradle]

We are doing the same thing. But there is always hope. The next visit to the world is in July with the family then just the 2 of us in Sept.and to end the year right we just signed up for the PCC 2.0

Yay it will be great to have you and your family join us on PCC#2!

 

[aspen37]

As everyday goes by I get more excited about this trip.
Before we know it we will be in Hollywood ready to have a trip of a lifetime! I still can't believe we are having breakfast at Club 33!

 

[katscradle]

As everyday goes by I get more excited about this trip.
Before we know it we will be in Hollywood ready to have a trip of a lifetime! I still can't believe we are having breakfast at Club 33!

I know this is going to be so cool!

 

[Circusgirl]

Drinking my Keurig coffee out of my Disneyland mug this morning and realized that our Adventure begins 6 weeks from tomorrow.

It always surprises me when I have that "aha moment" and I realize exactly how close it is to the start of our trip.

I have been dealing with details of this trip since it's announcement. I dont think a week goes by that I dont call ABD 3 or 4 times, but it still sneaks up on me.

I am so excited about seeing all of you and having some time to get to know y'all better.

I'm working on having a private ABD chat night. It will give everyone a chance to say hello and ask any questions that havent been answered.

I'm planning to do this on Thursday, March 18th at 8:00pm. Hope that works for everyone.

Oh yeah.....approximately 45 days prior to the start of an Adventure, ABD sends out (via UPS) a package of "goodies". I have provided ABD with everyone's mailing address, so you should be seeing these very soon.

Have a great day!

I hope to make it to chat. My appointments are supposed to finish by then, but it's anybody's guess what will actually happen. Thanks for setting it up!

Tonya - That might be the cutest luggage ever! It must make you want to start packing right now!

 

[Tonya2426]

Tonya - That might be the cutest luggage ever! It must make you want to start packing right now!

I think it is pretty cute too!!! (If I say so myself.)

I haven't started packing but I am thinking pretty hard about what to take. This whole airline under 50 lbs per bag thing has got me having to rethink what I normally pack for trips. Normally, I just drive to WDW so I pack anything and everything.

Not sure what to do about a jacket for our trip. I don't want anything bulky or too warm but I don't want just a little hoodie either. The mornings and evenings could be chilly - especially if there is a breeze or it is raining. The average high is 74 and the average low is 52. What is everyone doing for a jacket?

 

[spokanemom]

Jacket schmacket!! I live in Spokane. It's cold. Well, usually anyway. I am just going to bring a hoodie. Or three. The only thing that I am worried about is the rain, but I still really don't want to pack a coat. Maybe I will throw in the shell to my coat that is waterproof if I need something for the rain. I will watch the weather report as it gets closer to really determine what outerwear I will bring.

Does anyone have any ideas about how to minimize what I bring, but still be able to wear clean clothes and not have to do laundry? I am at a loss for this one!

I am flying Southwest, so I am not worried about the luggage fees, but ABD limits us to one bag correct? I will be there for 10 days. I need more than one bag! I don't want to do laundry on vacation. I have too much to see! And buy. Just HOW big can that bag be?...

 

[DisneyTaylors]

Sorry I haven't posted in a bit, but work (travel, mid year reviews, TPS cover sheets, etc.) have gotten in the way. All that makes me even more excited for this trip! And on top of it all, we get to go in Club 33!

I hope to make that chat, but I will be in WA on business that week so there is a chance I will still be in a meeting (Pacific time).

We had to switch to Plan B in terms of babysitting our kids, so please send some our way so that we can solely be focused on the fun ahead of us. Anyway, back to work I go. Talk to you all soon.

- Bill

 

[Dodie]

I'm hoping for good weather. I'm usually a pretty light packer, but being gone 8 days is hard to pack for in a single checked bag plus a small carryon. (Will ABD even let us have that small carryon too?!!! I'm not talking about something I'd want to carry around every day.)

From a jacket perspective, I'll probably pack a lightweight fleece (which you guys may get tired of looking at in the evenings) and a windbreaker type jacket for layering.

Of course, we need to remember to leave room in our suitcases for the goodies that we'll buy along the way on our trip.

 

[corky441]

Hmmmmmmmmmmm jacket - didn't give that a thought. I have a nifty mini-umbrella for rain. I guess i'll pack a fleece jacket also. Of course there will the totally unnecessary new Disney sweatshirt to buy. I mean - how can I not have one from Disneyland?

Trying to plan on what to pack is really hard for this trip - I've never traveled out to the West Coast - so i'm at a loss right now - as time get closer I'll just keep checking the long range forecast to get a better idea.

Packing only 2 suitcases for the 2 of us will be tough. then the 50 lb limit on top of that. DH's shoes take up a half a suitcase as it is - can't ask him to go barefoot I suppose

We'll both have small carry-on bags as well, but i'm sorta planning on having to do a quick load of laundry when we arrive at the Grand Californian before we all get back together for dinner that evening

 

[columnwest]

Y'all think you have it tough with packing? I'm coming on this ABD trip direct from two weeks in southeast Asia (where it will be 500 degrees with 1000% humidity). That's three weeks of clothes for two different climates in one suitcase. Plus room for the stuff I will inevitably buy at Hong Kong Disneyland. Can it be done? We'll see...

 

[aspen37]

I just got home after being out of town and my new luggage was delivered!!! It is sooooo cute!!! California here I come!!!!

That is really cute! It will be easy to find at the airport too.

 

[aspen37]

I won't worry about packing just yet. Since it will still be cold here when I leave I will have either a hoodie or fleece with me.

 

[Circusgirl]

If I have overflow packing I might ship a small box ahead to the GF, and bring an empty duffel for all the loot, er, souvenirs I plan to acquire.

 

[stenogoddess]

Y'all think you have it tough with packing? I'm coming on this ABD trip direct from two weeks in southeast Asia (where it will be 500 degrees with 1000% humidity). That's three weeks of clothes for two different climates in one suitcase. Plus room for the stuff I will inevitably buy at Hong Kong Disneyland. Can it be done? We'll see...

Some of the lawyers I work for run into this trouble. They ship their bags home from HK and have another one that's shipped out to the hotel in Hollywood (in this case.) I don't know if you got a bag all ready if there was someone that would be so kind as to ship it on a pre determined day or not, or if this plan is even workable for ya, but I thought I would throw it out there because that just seems a gracious load to have to be worrying about!

Tonya: I'm thinking a light jacket that everyone will be sick of looking at by the end of the trip that I'll wear on the plane so it doesn't take up room in the bag. I'm also taking a couple of button up sweaters because I'm from the South, ergo, I just stay cold when I'm anywhere with the slightest breeze and no humidity!

 

[DisneyTaylors]

I am flying Southwest, so I am not worried about the luggage fees, but ABD limits us to one bag correct? I will be there for 10 days. I need more than one bag! I don't want to do laundry on vacation. I have too much to see! And buy. Just HOW big can that bag be?...

So ABD limits us to one bag per person? Are we also allowed a carryon? I may bring an empty carryon to handle the souvenirs for the return trip.

- Bill

 

[Dodie]

So ABD limits us to one bag per person? Are we also allowed a carryon?

- Bill

This is the million dollar question right now. I'm not sure where that came from. Maybe it was in the materials we've already received?

Oh Kevin?!!! Are you there?!!! We actually seem to have a real question!!!