August 16, 2011, Disney Dream - Part 2

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

I have been very excited about this trip since I booked it. But now with everyone posting pictures, and trip reports and everything on the boards seems to be DREAM this, DREAM that....I am becoming OBSESSED!! I am just trying to take it all in. I am looking forward to the 1st 5 nighter, so I can have an idea of the dining rotations, show night, pirate night...I need more info!!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

PLEASE , post here the link - when you find info about the 1st 5 nighter : me too am so obsessed and would love to have more info ... ABOUT EVERYTHING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

laura

 

[disfaninca]

Hello all!
I just wanted to pop in and say hi!
My sister I are going to head down to Anaheim (near Disneyland) tonight to meet my cousin for a girl's night out. She has flown in from Michigan for a convention and we haven't seen each other in a few years, so it should be a lot of fun!
I am not looking forward to the drive down there, it's 40 miles away and raining, and since I don't drink, I have to drive because my sister wants to party it up!! LOL

Have a great night everyone!

 

[Minniemouse07]

On the PIN, it's the first time we've gotten one, and we actually got 3 of them this go around, 2 back in December (1 to me, one to DH) and another one just recently. They all expire 2/28. We couldn't get the more recent one to validate online though, so I'm thinking that one may be based on the WDW trip we booked before through our local AAA agent. With the PIN discount, it was actually cheaper to convert our free dining offer to a paid dining reservation, since the hotel discount was greater.

We've gotten THREE PINs since we booked the land portion in August with Free Dining...and each time my TA emails me back and says that Free Dining is saving us close to $800!

Darn kids getting older. Dd turns 10yo just a few weeks before we leave! If she was still considered a child I am sure the PINs would have made a difference!

 

[sdchickie]

hi all, haven't been on in awhile since my computer decided to take a very long nap - he's dead! So all I have is my dinosaur of a laptop that is very slow. Doesn't it seem things happen in 3's? My computer died, my washing machine died, and we found out my daughter needs all 4 of her wisdom teeth out like now. So I guess a new computer is far down on the priority list right now. I did get a new washer and dryer already and I am loving the new HE top loader. it does so many clothes at once it's amazing. For all you runners on here I just signed up for the warrior dash in May. It is a really cool looking course with fire jumping, mud crawling, and many other fun things all rolled up into a 5K. They have them all over the US and in Canada too. Check it out at warriordash . com I hope everyone that has been sick is feeling better, there's been so many different things going around these days it's amazing we can stay as healthy as we do.

 

[hmansure]

I'm so excited about the three day weekend. DH does not have off on Monday so DS & I are visiting my parents in NJ.

We are headed down to MD... thought it was funny that you all are coming to NJ on Monday and we headed to MD?!!

 

[hmansure]

PLEASE , post here the link - when you find info about the 1st 5 nighter : me too am so obsessed and would love to have more info ... ABOUT EVERYTHING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

laura

Same here - eagerly waiting on the 1st 5 nighter for info!!

 

[kritter]

Thanks for the good thoughts about my son's ability to ride the Duck come august! I have to imagine it's harder to "fake" height when you're barefoot with wet hair, versus wearing shoes and poofing your hair up to look taller.

I hope you feel better soon.

On the PIN, it's the first time we've gotten one, and we actually got 3 of them this go around, 2 back in December (1 to me, one to DH) and another one just recently. They all expire 2/28. We couldn't get the more recent one to validate online though, so I'm thinking that one may be based on the WDW trip we booked before through our local AAA agent. With the PIN discount, it was actually cheaper to convert our free dining offer to a paid dining reservation, since the hotel discount was greater.

That is AWESOME, the pin really helped you out. We have gotten them a couple of times but never seems to work out for us since we own DVC!!

 

[kritter]

Hello all!
I just wanted to pop in and say hi!
My sister I are going to head down to Anaheim (near Disneyland) tonight to meet my cousin for a girl's night out. She has flown in from Michigan for a convention and we haven't seen each other in a few years, so it should be a lot of fun!
I am not looking forward to the drive down there, it's 40 miles away and raining, and since I don't drink, I have to drive because my sister wants to party it up!! LOL

Have a great night everyone!

HAVE FUN CANDY!! Drive safe!!

 

[kritter]

hi all, haven't been on in awhile since my computer decided to take a very long nap - he's dead! So all I have is my dinosaur of a laptop that is very slow. Doesn't it seem things happen in 3's? My computer died, my washing machine died, and we found out my daughter needs all 4 of her wisdom teeth out like now. So I guess a new computer is far down on the priority list right now. I did get a new washer and dryer already and I am loving the new HE top loader. it does so many clothes at once it's amazing. For all you runners on here I just signed up for the warrior dash in May. It is a really cool looking course with fire jumping, mud crawling, and many other fun things all rolled up into a 5K. They have them all over the US and in Canada too. Check it out at warriordash . com I hope everyone that has been sick is feeling better, there's been so many different things going around these days it's amazing we can stay as healthy as we do.

Aww, Terri I amsorry that your having such a rough time. Hopefully, your three things are over and done with and things will turn around. Good Luck, with your laptop!!

I love my HE top loader. I am always amazed at how much laundry I can load into it!!

 

[hmansure]

For all you runners on here I just signed up for the warrior dash in May. It is a really cool looking course with fire jumping, mud crawling, and many other fun things all rolled up into a 5K. They have them all over the US and in Canada too. Check it out at warriordash . com I hope everyone that has been sick is feeling better, there's been so many different things going around these days it's amazing we can stay as healthy as we do.

Sounds very fun!! I am also trying to dodge all the illnesses flying around as I have a race in less than a month (1st race of 2011!!).

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

Hello all!
I just wanted to pop in and say hi!
My sister I are going to head down to Anaheim (near Disneyland) tonight to meet my cousin for a girl's night out. She has flown in from Michigan for a convention and we haven't seen each other in a few years, so it should be a lot of fun!
I am not looking forward to the drive down there, it's 40 miles away and raining, and since I don't drink, I have to drive because my sister wants to party it up!! LOL

Have a great night everyone!

Have fun in your girls night out !!! where are you heading ? downtown Disney ? some nice restaurant or club ?
I feel only saying DISNEYLAND !!!!

Laura

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

hi all, haven't been on in awhile since my computer decided to take a very long nap - he's dead! So all I have is my dinosaur of a laptop that is very slow. Doesn't it seem things happen in 3's? My computer died, my washing machine died, and we found out my daughter needs all 4 of her wisdom teeth out like now. So I guess a new computer is far down on the priority list right now. I did get a new washer and dryer already and I am loving the new HE top loader. it does so many clothes at once it's amazing. For all you runners on here I just signed up for the warrior dash in May. It is a really cool looking course with fire jumping, mud crawling, and many other fun things all rolled up into a 5K. They have them all over the US and in Canada too. Check it out at warriordash . com I hope everyone that has been sick is feeling better, there's been so many different things going around these days it's amazing we can stay as healthy as we do.

PD that everything can turn around soon !!
That race sounds terrific !!!!

Laura

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

We are headed down to MD... thought it was funny that you all are coming to NJ on Monday and we headed to MD?!!

I'm jealous about your 3 days weekend !!!


We are back to HARD work tomorrow !!!!!

Enjoy your extra free time !!!!!!!!!!

laura

 

[cruisinpenguin]

If anyone is interested, here is the link to the FB page that I created. I created one for the DVC member cruise last year so people could put faces to names and it was great. So, please feel free to join as it is open to all.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/home.php?sk=group_140140476046608&ap=1

Just sent in my request....thanks for doing this!
I just got caught up on all the posts today from 2/16 to today. We are at Disney right now sitting in the Tree Houses. It is so nice out today it's been in the 80's past few days and we are loving the hot sun seeing that it's been cold and snowy back home although the day we left for Florida it was in the high 60's and snow was melting big time.
Anyhow, we will also be at Vero from the 10th until the day of the cruise. I agree, we should have a mini meet before the cruise that would be cool. Our son is 7 and would like to know a few friends before the cruise too!

Laurie

 

[Minniemouse07]

Just booked our AutoTrain tickets.

We are going to be beginning and ending our trip w/ one night at the ILs (about 20min from WDW). This is a good compromise w/ being able to spend some time w/ them vs. intruding and tiring them out w/ two energetic kids!

 

[kritter]

Just sent in my request....thanks for doing this!
I just got caught up on all the posts today from 2/16 to today. We are at Disney right now sitting in the Tree Houses. It is so nice out today it's been in the 80's past few days and we are loving the hot sun seeing that it's been cold and snowy back home although the day we left for Florida it was in the high 60's and snow was melting big time.
Anyhow, we will also be at Vero from the 10th until the day of the cruise. I agree, we should have a mini meet before the cruise that would be cool. Our son is 7 and would like to know a few friends before the cruise too!

Laurie

Hi Laurie, We will be at VB on the 12th. The night before the cruise we are going to the port. Lets plan a little met.That would be FUN!!

 

[LisaWalkerC21]

If anyone is interested, here is the link to the FB page that I created. I created one for the DVC member cruise last year so people could put faces to names and it was great. So, please feel free to join as it is open to all.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/home.php?sk=group_140140476046608&ap=1

Great idea! Just sent in my FB request. Thinking of moving my dummy reservation to the Fantasy 2012 Thanksgiving cruise...anyone have an opinion about cruising in November? I typically cruise during the warmer months.

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

Great idea! Just sent in my FB request. Thinking of moving my dummy reservation to the Fantasy 2012 Thanksgiving cruise...anyone have an opinion about cruising in November? I typically cruise during the warmer months.

My good friend from Wales cruised twice in November and she said that her family had a blast !!!
She also reported that there were lots of activities going on onboard and at the ports of call !!
She said that it's so nice to enjoy SUN and warm weather ... while your own country is facing ... WINTER !!!

laura

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

GUESS WHAT ???
DGH and I were online yesterday night ( Sunday for us here ) and COULD GET ALL OF THE ADRs

we had wished for !!!

We are excited because we could even get the FANTASMIC DINNER PACKAGE and ..................
while we were looking for another restaurant in MK
CINDERELLA ROYAL TABLE popped up !!!

We had not even made a dream about that restaurant ... it usually is sold out ... NOW WE HAVE A RESERVATION for it !!! Can't believe it !!!!!

Here are our ADRs - for before the cruise :

Cape May Café
Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano - Fantasmic package dinner
Cinderella's Royal Table (Lunch)

Via Napoli
Sanaa

Tusker House
Boma–Flavors of Africa Dinner Buffet

Akershus Royal Banquet Hall Dinner
Disney's Spirit of Aloha Show
Restaurant Marrakesh
Boma–Flavors of Africa Breakfast buffet
Yak & Yeti

If you see two Italians ROLLING around the ship ... that's US after all those meals !!!!!

laura

 

[sdchickie]

Great meals Laura! Isn't it nice to get what you wanted and more! I forgot to book my California Grill ressie, I guess I'd better go do that now. wish me luck.