August POP'ers....where are you?

[faindrops27]

Shhhq, you do seem very excited!!I am too. I just cannot wait really. I have been getting some of mine, and the kids clothes put aside. I picked up some window decorations yesterday. Since, I have been trying to eat a little healthier. Just so I can buckle my seat belt on the airplane. I have been really craving all the delicious food. Eating salad, and small little bites of food, and no sweets other than an occasional low fat granola bar, and no fat yogurt, or whatever that no fat ice cream is. It is really wearing on me. When I get to disney it is all over. I will be eating everything I see.

 

[carrie s]

the days until there are only 50!! However I already feel like the kid in the Disney commercial from a couple of years back that can go to sleep because he's too excited! Boy will I be worn out when August finally gets here! We are arriving Aug15, depating Aug 21. I was really excited to find round trip airlines for $217 per person out of San Antonio, but you guys rock with the cheap airfare!! Can't wait to be at the world again! Bringing DS and her 2 boys (ages 8 & 10) for their first visit, and my mom to share the magic. She's kind of a Disney junkie like me, and my DS (age 7). He went for the first time last December and well.. the apple doesn't fall far from the tree as they say. He's gonna spend a lot of my money at WDW over the next 18 years. Looking forward to learning about Pop more and getting advice/ideas. Only stayed on site once and that was last Dec. at POR. It was awesome, but I think DS will get a kick out of Pop. I've never seen it.. Frozen cokes and dancing in the food court sounds good to me!!

Diane

Im arriving at pop on the same day as you See you there

 

[ShhhQ]

Shhhq, you do seem very excited!!I am too. I just cannot wait really. I have been getting some of mine, and the kids clothes put aside. I picked up some window decorations yesterday. Since, I have been trying to eat a little healthier. Just so I can buckle my seat belt on the airplane. I have been really craving all the delicious food. Eating salad, and small little bites of food, and no sweets other than an occasional low fat granola bar, and no fat yogurt, or whatever that no fat ice cream is. It is really wearing on me. When I get to disney it is all over. I will be eating everything I see.

What kind of window decorations did you get? Never having been to the Disney hotels this is completely new to me... maybe I should get something to decorate our window, but what?

Now as to eating healthier now and no holds barred at Disney.... just don't over due it so much that ya can't fasten your seat belt on the way home.....lol

Waiting is torture
But AUGUST is just around the corner.....

 

[kmjmom]

64 days to go! Coming in August 19th! Can't wait! Love these Mother/Daughter trips. Leave the boys behind and truly relax.

 

[faindrops27]

What kind of window decorations did you get? Never having been to the Disney hotels this is completely new to me... maybe I should get something to decorate our window, but what?

Now as to eating healthier now and no holds barred at Disney.... just don't over due it so much that ya can't fasten your seat belt on the way home.....lol

Waiting is torture
But AUGUST is just around the corner.....

Shhhq, I know. I really dont want to be forced to have to buy 2 seats. Since I am flying SW. How embarresing that would be on my trip home But, I plan on walking so much. I dont think it will be to bad. Last year. I let loose on eating. And I weighed a pound less than what I did. So, here is to hoping. All will turn out alright. Because, I do not plan on scrimping on anything.

The windows- I have never decorated either. But, I am going to decorate with pirate mickeys, some cutouts, some lights,something hanging maybe a sign. Something really nice. Not to outlandish. I picked up some things already.(Some pirate punch outs, green lights) I plan to get the boys to help me on creating our window decorations. Oh, and your idea of the different colored Mickey heads. I may get some of one, or two colors that match with our scheme and put those up too!

Another day closer to August 27th!

 

[dydo2424]

Im arriving at pop on the same day as you See you there

We get in late that afternoon around 3:30 pm. I think we are going to try ME, haven't decided yet. My count down begins next Sunday on the calendar. For all of those decorating, I saw some cute "foamy" cutouts at Michael's yesterday that were pirate shaped. I don't know that I will have much of anything to put in the window, but I will have a lime green mickey head to put on it!

 

[faindrops27]

DyDo2424

To the Disboards, and For the tip about Michael's. I will head over there one day this week if possible.

Another day almost down. To our trips

 

[faindrops27]

Yay Augustans! We're getting closer!!!

Pooksma, I just read your siggy. You are surprising your son. I am surprising my ds5 too! Last year, he was so heartbroken, when I took his bigger brother. Now all he talks about, is wanting to go to Disney. I told him we are going in August of 2008, and he says "mom, that is just so long of a wait". I say I know, but we cannot afford to go sooner. He get's the saddest lil face. It is so hard keeping it a secret from him. It is torture.. I want to tell him so very badly. But, I know the surprise will be so much better. How do you plan on telling your son?? I don't know if I should tell him on our way to the airport, when we touch down, or if i should do a treasure hunt game the day before we leave. I have got to think of something good.

 

[carrie s]

We get in late that afternoon around 3:30 pm. I think we are going to try ME, haven't decided yet. My count down begins next Sunday on the calendar. For all of those decorating, I saw some cute "foamy" cutouts at Michael's yesterday that were pirate shaped. I don't know that I will have much of anything to put in the window, but I will have a lime green mickey head to put on it!

We arrive in the morning.

 

[toocooltobeMom]

Hey everyone!! Just found all of you August POP'ers. It's going to be me, DH, DS(15) and DSFriend(15) We are targeting a noon check-in on 8/19. We are staying until 8/27. From then we will be cruising from Miami.
We have all our ADR's for all dinners ~7'ish every night.
8/19 WGP
8/20 Le Cellier
8/21 O'hana
8/22 Chef Mickey's (with 2 teen boys )
8/23 California Grill
8/24 Raglan Road
8/25 Coral Reef
8/26 WGP again

SEE YOU ALL THERE, if not, have a magical vacation there.

 

[dydo2424]

Pooksma, I just read your siggy. You are surprising your son. I am surprising my ds5 too! Last year, he was so heartbroken, when I took his bigger brother. Now all he talks about, is wanting to go to Disney. I told him we are going in August of 2008, and he says "mom, that is just so long of a wait". I say I know, but we cannot afford to go sooner. He get's the saddest lil face. It is so hard keeping it a secret from him. It is torture.. I want to tell him so very badly. But, I know the surprise will be so much better. How do you plan on telling your son?? I don't know if I should tell him on our way to the airport, when we touch down, or if i should do a treasure hunt game the day before we leave. I have got to think of something good.

at their birthday party with a treasure hunt. They had such a great time with it. I drew up a treasure map which directed them to different locations around the house where the clues were like airline info, the date, something about a magical time, then of course it was WDW for the final answer or the "treasure". My son was soo funny, he pretended to faint when he read the final clue. LOL. I didn't know he was such an actor! Of course their were five other little boys helping them with their map so they had a lot of fun with it. I think I had to keep it a secret for only a month and it just about killed me. I am going thru the same guilt with my DD (4) who isn't going on this trip. She is always looking at the kids guide to WDW and she knows about the trip and that she's not going. She will stay home with daddy for this one. We all went as a family last December, but this trip is just for the moms and the sons who are all about the same age. I told her that I would take her again when she turns 7. Yeah, we'll see if I wait that long!

 

[faindrops27]

Hey everyone!! Just found all of you August POP'ers. It's going to be me, DH, DS(15) and DSFriend(15) We are targeting a noon check-in on 8/19. We are staying until 8/27. From then we will be cruising from Miami.
We have all our ADR's for all dinners ~7'ish every night.
8/19 WGP
8/20 Le Cellier
8/21 O'hana
8/22 Chef Mickey's (with 2 teen boys )
8/23 California Grill
8/24 Raglan Road
8/25 Coral Reef
8/26 WGP again

SEE YOU ALL THERE, if not, have a magical vacation there.

I am wishing you, and your family the best vacation ever!! That trip seems like a great one. Disney, and a cruise, wowzers!!! I know you all will have a great time. Enjoy, it immensly!!

 

[faindrops27]

at their birthday party with a treasure hunt. They had such a great time with it. I drew up a treasure map which directed them to different locations around the house where the clues were like airline info, the date, something about a magical time, then of course it was WDW for the final answer or the "treasure". My son was soo funny, he pretended to faint when he read the final clue. LOL. I didn't know he was such an actor! Of course their were five other little boys helping them with their map so they had a lot of fun with it. I think I had to keep it a secret for only a month and it just about killed me. I am going thru the same guilt with my DD (4) who isn't going on this trip. She is always looking at the kids guide to WDW and she knows about the trip and that she's not going. She will stay home with daddy for this one. We all went as a family last December, but this trip is just for the moms and the sons who are all about the same age. I told her that I would take her again when she turns 7. Yeah, we'll see if I wait that long!

Wow, that sounds like it was so much fun!! What a great idea! How cool is that!! I know the kids were so excited! I would be too. That is to cute your son pretending to faint.

I am also leaving my little princess home with her father. Of course she doesnt know it yet. She daily mentions to me how much she wants to go back and see Mickey. Everytime, she says it, I feel a little bit guilty. But, all 5 of us will return to Disney next year. God willing. Plus, her father, will be taking her to Sesame place(she loves elmo), and down to Virginia to visit, Williamsburg. When we are at Disney. So she will have a good time with daddy!

 

[faindrops27]

Anyone else? Come on August Popper's where are you all?

 

[dadog]

We will be there 7/31 - 8/5 moving to AKL Concierge 8/5 - 8/7. Our first trip. Any park hopping suggestions?

 

[faindrops27]

Wow, that sounds wonderful! You are going to love DisneyWorld! My suggestion would be to pace yourself. Since, this is your first time. Try, to relax, and take everything in. You have enough time. I would say. Dedicate one day to one park. Then visit your favorite parks, thereafter. Since, I am on the dining plan. I usually dedicate my days to the park I will be eating dinner. But, some days I break it up. Maybe Animal Kingdom in the morning, and then head over to Magic Kingdom, in the afternoon. Because my dinner was going to be at Ohana'. It all depends on the pace that you want to conquer Disneyworld. I have done park hopping at 3 parks, with my 13 year old son. But, I don't think it would be feasible, if I had my younger children with me. Anyhow, whatever you do choose. Have a wonderful first Disneyworld vacation!!

 

[ShhhQ]

The windows- I have never decorated either. But, I am going to decorate with pirate mickeys, some cutouts, some lights,something hanging maybe a sign. Something really nice. Not to outlandish. I picked up some things already.(Some pirate punch outs, green lights) I plan to get the boys to help me on creating our window decorations. Oh, and your idea of the different colored Mickey heads. I may get some of one, or two colors that match with our scheme and put those up too!

I found this at a store today, and thought about your pirate mickeys. I searched for the picture of it online so I could show it to you, but don't know how to insert pictures...... http://www.eksuccess.com/pop_image.php?product_id=7796

I bought a few scrapbook pages that I thought looked good to put up in the windows.... one of mickey and friends, one of the princesses, and one of the pooh gang.... if I knew how to insert pics I would show them to you. Oh, and if you would like that pirate mickey, just pm you addy to me and I will mail it to you.

Michelle

 

[JanineandMike]

DW and I will be at POP 8/10-8/17. it's our third august trip in a row, but first time staying at POP. we can't wait. we had free dining in 2005 and are paying for it this time since its such a great deal and we missed out on FD this year. most of the planning is done and our ADR's are set:
8/10 LeCellier
8/11 Boma
8/12 Sci Fi Dine In
8/13 Biergarten
8/14 Whispering Canyon Cafe
8/15 'Ohana
8/16 Coral Reef

we requested a room in the 50's building and are really excited to stay at POP. all that's left is the waiting. see you there.

 

[faindrops27]

I found this at a store today, and thought about your pirate mickeys. I searched for the picture of it online so I could show it to you, but don't know how to insert pictures...... http://www.eksuccess.com/pop_image.php?product_id=7796

I bought a few scrapbook pages that I thought looked good to put up in the windows.... one of mickey and friends, one of the princesses, and one of the pooh gang.... if I knew how to insert pics I would show them to you. Oh, and if you would like that pirate mickey, just pm you addy to me and I will mail it to you.

Michelle

You are so sweet, to offer that Michelle! What store did you go to? I went to Ac Moore today. But, I did not have alot of time. Because, my niece, and nephew were coming over. So, tomorrow. I am hoping to go to walmart, to pick up some t-shirts. I am going to decorate, for My mom,dad, and the rest of us. My parents like to wear them really large, and long. And the ones they had at ACmoore, went up to a size 2xl. But, they seemed to run a bit short. So, hopefully. I will get to Walmart, and then, maybe a trip out to the Disney Store.

I am pondering what else I can use to decorate. I mean I don't want the window to be gawdy. Just eye catching. While easy on the eyes. To be perfectly honest. As this is my first time actually doing it. I want to do a great job! But, as for the Mickey, I love him! I will send you a pm!! I will have the boys help to make a sketch of what we should put in our window, out of the materials we have. Justin, of course. Will think it is for decorating the window in 2008.

Ok, how to insert pictures. It was pretty easy. I just learned how to do it when I started my pre-trip report. The other day. You go to photobucket, sign up. Then you just upload the pictures you want to post. Then, just copy the link into the post. HTH!! This is pitiful, I am still up and on the Disboards, at almost 2 a.m. Ok, time for bed. Nighty Night.

Melissa

 

[ShhhQ]

You are so sweet, to offer that Michelle! What store did you go to? I went to Ac Moore today. But, I did not have alot of time. Because, my niece, and nephew were coming over. So, tomorrow. I am hoping to go to walmart, to pick up some t-shirts. I am going to decorate, for My mom,dad, and the rest of us. My parents like to wear them really large, and long. And the ones they had at ACmoore, went up to a size 2xl. But, they seemed to run a bit short. So, hopefully. I will get to Walmart, and then, maybe a trip out to the Disney Store.

I am pondering what else I can use to decorate. I mean I don't want the window to be gawdy. Just eye catching. While easy on the eyes. To be perfectly honest. As this is my first time actually doing it. I want to do a great job! But, as for the Mickey, I love him! I will send you a pm!! I will have the boys help to make a sketch of what we should put in our window, out of the materials we have. Justin, of course. Will think it is for decorating the window in 2008.

Ok, how to insert pictures. It was pretty easy. I just learned how to do it when I started my pre-trip report. The other day. You go to photobucket, sign up. Then you just upload the pictures you want to post. Then, just copy the link into the post. HTH!! This is pitiful, I am still up and on the Disboards, at almost 2 a.m. Ok, time for bed. Nighty Night.

Melissa

The shirts and the boys chipping in to decorate the window sounds cool....

Here is one of the things I got to decorate my window....
My best friend is a POOH FREAK and I buy her a lot of POOHs for holidays and birthdays.... but secretly I love the little bear too and enjoy buying them

The second one is my Mom's choice... she wanted to have the princesses....

Last... but certainly not least!!!! What would it be like without the Mouse.... gotta have the Mickey!

I bought these at a store that is only indigent to this general area, but is like a Walmart.... Meijer.... it also happens to be where I work (although I shopped at another one today because I didn't wanna go to work on my day off)