August 2012 Pop Century PTR... Lists, Planning, and General Thinking Outloud

BearcatsFan said:
Reservation pixie dust! pixiedust: So nice that you won't have to split up now.

Can't believe you only have 8 days to go! :eek: I agree with you - it always seems harder to pack for WDW than a "regular" trip. I think it's because we know how much more expensive things are at the resorts if you forget and leave them at home (ie: toothpaste, aspirin, sunscreen :faint: )! :headache:

You are soooo right...I have lists for my lists so I wont forget anything lol
 
mommys3 said:
:yay: Awesome! So happy that things worked out for you!!! Sci-Fi is my favorite TS restaurant :goodvibes We have an ADR at 50's PTC for 6:45 on the 28th!

That is so weird... we will be across the street from you (sorta haha) ... I will wave to you from our "car" :)
 
Can't wait to read you TR! I keep thinking about writing one too...hmmmm...I am also a stalker of other people's! lol

We will be in WDW the same week, but it looks like our park days don't match up. We are def planning on eating around the world- I have a whole list of things I want to try! lol And while I won't drink my way around (I have three boys that I wouldn't want to lose), there are a couple of cocktails I want to try. ;)

Also, wanted to give you further hope for that Le Cellier ADR-- I just got one last week for the five of us!! I had been trying since 180 days and couldn't get one...seriously danced around the house when my hard work paid off! :cool1:

Have fun!
 
Congrats on getting your Sci Fi reservation and on you trip being only 8 days away! :cool1: Woo Hoo!
 

beachmama3 said:
Can't wait to read you TR! I keep thinking about writing one too...hmmmm...I am also a stalker of other people's! lol

We will be in WDW the same week, but it looks like our park days don't match up. We are def planning on eating around the world- I have a whole list of things I want to try! lol And while I won't drink my way around (I have three boys that I wouldn't want to lose), there are a couple of cocktails I want to try. ;)

Also, wanted to give you further hope for that Le Cellier ADR-- I just got one last week for the five of us!! I had been trying since 180 days and couldn't get one...seriously danced around the house when my hard work paid off! :cool1:

Have fun!

Hi ! Thank you for following along :)

Congrats on getting your Le Cellier ADRs !!!! How exciting! While I know my dad really wanted to eat there... I think unless a miracle happens we will be happy with our San Angel Inn and Rose and Crown ADRs for our 2 Epcot nights. This will be our first time at Rose and Crown and we are excited to try something new :).

I'm going to try a couple of cocktails too... I could actually use one now! Lol :)

Enjoy your trip! Will you be writing a TR when you return?
 
MEK said:
Congrats on getting your Sci Fi reservation and on you trip being only 8 days away! :cool1: Woo Hoo!

Thank you!!!!!!!!!! I am just sooooo excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :)
 
So tonight I scored in a MAJOR way. We went out to dinner and I had to go to Walmart for cat food and a few other things. While walking towards the back of the store we passed the clothing section and I found the absolute most adorable Marie the cat tee shirt! I had to buy it! Also.... A pair of Mickey cropped pj pants!!!! The prices were on clearance and I was just so excited :)

My 9 year old also got a new Agent P tee for Epcot for the day we do the Agent P Mission.... And a new Boba Fett Tee shirt for our HS Day.

It was a Disney Day at Walmart tonight :)
 
Hi ! Thank you for following along :)

Congrats on getting your Le Cellier ADRs !!!! How exciting! While I know my dad really wanted to eat there... I think unless a miracle happens we will be happy with our San Angel Inn and Rose and Crown ADRs for our 2 Epcot nights. This will be our first time at Rose and Crown and we are excited to try something new :).

I'm going to try a couple of cocktails too... I could actually use one now! Lol :)

Enjoy your trip! Will you be writing a TR when you return?

I think Rose and Crown and San Angel will be fabulous! We have never eaten at Rose and Crown either! I am on the fence about committing to a TR...I am a teacher and go right back to school two days after we get back...I am also in two weddings in Sept and Oct, so bridal showers and bachelorette parties and hotel stays are taking up all my time! I teach Literacy and LOVE to write, so I would love to, though!

So tonight I scored in a MAJOR way. We went out to dinner and I had to go to Walmart for cat food and a few other things. While walking towards the back of the store we passed the clothing section and I found the absolute most adorable Marie the cat tee shirt! I had to buy it! Also.... A pair of Mickey cropped pj pants!!!! The prices were on clearance and I was just so excited :)

My 9 year old also got a new Agent P tee for Epcot for the day we do the Agent P Mission.... And a new Boba Fett Tee shirt for our HS Day.

It was a Disney Day at Walmart tonight :)

Will have to check out Walmart shirts! I did just score an Agent P shirt for my 10-year old from the Disney Store at our mall--it is going out of business so it was super cheap. Sad that the store is going out of business though! :(

When was the last time you were in Disney? This will be two years for us! Love that you are taking your DH for the first time!
 
beachmama3 said:
I think Rose and Crown and San Angel will be fabulous! We have never eaten at Rose and Crown either! I am on the fence about committing to a TR...I am a teacher and go right back to school two days after we get back...I am also in two weddings in Sept and Oct, so bridal showers and bachelorette parties and hotel stays are taking up all my time! I teach Literacy and LOVE to write, so I would love to, though!

Will have to check out Walmart shirts! I did just score an Agent P shirt for my 10-year old from the Disney Store at our mall--it is going out of business so it was super cheap. Sad that the store is going out of business though! :(

When was the last time you were in Disney? This will be two years for us! Love that you are taking your DH for the first time!

Our last trip to WDW was 4 years ago!!! Can you believe it???? The past 4 summers we have rented beach houses instead. While we love the beach... We are way overdue for a WDW trip. My kids are about to bust at the seams with excitement!

Check the clearance racks for e Disney clothing at Walmart.... The labels even say Disney on them. Great quality... Super cute, and great prices! It's the little things in life that make me happy sometimes!

It is sad about the Disney stores closing everywhere... :(
 
I have really enjoyed reading through your PTR! My DH and I are taking my DSD6 and my DS who will almost be 10 months from 11/24-11/29. We are staying at AoA in the LM rooms. We lucked out and received a pin number in the mail so I was able to get FD even though we are in the LM rooms.

I was able to get some great ideas from you PTR...ponchos, ziplock bags of medicine, bandaids and to get a big Disney basket to keep all the stuff in until I am ready to start packing. I was able to get some cute outfits for my son...just hope he grows into them in time for trip. Then I also found some cute Minnie Mouse shirts for my step daughter on clearance at Target.

I havr been to WDW many times but this will be my first trip as a Mommy/Step-mommy. I'm so excited to step back and watch my kids' reactions!!!

I've been thinking about starting a PTR, but haven't made up mind yet.

Thanks again for the great PTR and I hope you and your family have a wonderful time!
 
So tonight I scored in a MAJOR way. We went out to dinner and I had to go to Walmart for cat food and a few other things. While walking towards the back of the store we passed the clothing section and I found the absolute most adorable Marie the cat tee shirt! I had to buy it! Also.... A pair of Mickey cropped pj pants!!!! The prices were on clearance and I was just so excited :)

My 9 year old also got a new Agent P tee for Epcot for the day we do the Agent P Mission.... And a new Boba Fett Tee shirt for our HS Day.

It was a Disney Day at Walmart tonight :)

:yay: Awesome! I have to hit Wal Mart sometime this week before we leave, so I will have to see if our store has any great deals :thumbsup2 I bought my younger ds an Agent P shirt (from the disney store) as well for our HS day!
 
deedee2177 said:
I have really enjoyed reading through your PTR! My DH and I are taking my DSD6 and my DS who will almost be 10 months from 11/24-11/29. We are staying at AoA in the LM rooms. We lucked out and received a pin number in the mail so I was able to get FD even though we are in the LM rooms.

I was able to get some great ideas from you PTR...ponchos, ziplock bags of medicine, bandaids and to get a big Disney basket to keep all the stuff in until I am ready to start packing. I was able to get some cute outfits for my son...just hope he grows into them in time for trip. Then I also found some cute Minnie Mouse shirts for my step daughter on clearance at Target.

I havr been to WDW many times but this will be my first trip as a Mommy/Step-mommy. I'm so excited to step back and watch my kids' reactions!!!

I've been thinking about starting a PTR, but haven't made up mind yet.

Thanks again for the great PTR and I hope you and your family have a wonderful time!

Awww thank you for reading xoxoxo. You mentioned that you are thinking of doing a PTR.... You should!!! It's nice to put all of your thoughts down and get others opinions. Let me know if you decide to do one...and I will be your first subscriber :)

Congrats on your AoA reservations! I am excited to one day stay there as well :)
 
Today is Saturday and today marks 7 more sleeps until we fly to WDW!!

I just went over my to do list... And checked off things I did yesterday:
Put a hold on our mail for our vacation
Had a key made for our house sitter and pet sitter
Bought 4 new water bottles for our park visits to stay hydrated in the August Florida heat (at Target)
Finished buying school supplies
Bought new cat food and doggie bones

Today on the to do list:
Get Milo's (dog) nails trimmed at Pet Smart
Trim our 2 cats nails myself (ugh)
Start packing!!!!!!!!!
I will be packing clothes and carryons today...... We will see how far I get on this
Call my credit card company and my bank to let me know we will be traveling and our charges will be coming from Florida....I have been on vaca before and my card didn't work because the bank thought card was stollen. Grrrrrr. :(
Finish planting our Liriope in our new flower bed....ugh.

We both work full time which is why making lists and packing early is so important.... We have limited time!!!!!


Also today my 9 yr. old and I plan to watch Cars 1 and Cars 2 . Last night we watched The Little Mermaid xoxoxo
 
mommys3 said:
:yay: Awesome! I have to hit Wal Mart sometime this week before we leave, so I will have to see if our store has any great deals :thumbsup2 I bought my younger ds an Agent P shirt (from the disney store) as well for our HS day!

The women's Disney pj pants were just so cute and they had a lot to choose from ... I decided on red ones with Mickeys face on the side... I think I got them for $10ish. I got the boys tshirts on clearance for $5
 
We are checking into pop the 25 th also! We stayed last year too and really liked it. Have a great time!
 
disneysam2011 said:
We are checking into pop the 25 th also! We stayed last year too and really liked it. Have a great time!


YAY!!!!!! I'm sure you are just as excited as we are :)

It's going to be here before we know it !!!
 
Well....... today I officially packed ALL of our clothes :) Yup... done. In the suitcases. Whooo Hooo!

I also started packing our airplane carryon bags.... :)

I also packed snacks for our room, medicine, bandaids, toiletries, ziplocks, laundry det and quarters, ponchos, umbrellas, camera, batteries, gum, power strip, and numerous other things.

I also typed out instructions for our house sitter regarding our dog and 2 cats... watering our outside plants... and how to work our tv :)

Right now Im laying on the sofa watching Cars .... getting in the Disney frame of mind... when this one is over we will watch Cars 2. We love Lightning McQueen!!! xoxoxo
 
Tick tock tick tock...... Passing the time while waiting for next Saturday... :)

I made some amazing homemade pizzas for dinner tonight with green peppers, red onions, pepperoni, and Roma tomatoes ... They were delicious!

Tonight we are watching my favorite (FAVORITE!!!) Animated Walt Disney movie: Pocahontas.... We are watching as many WDW animated movies as we can before we leave!!!!
 












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