Birthday Cakes, Trip on a Lake, DIS Meets&More-Christmas Time 09 TR! UPDATE 12/20!

[xoktenox]

I know..I wish I was! And I wish you were coming over Spring Break! But..it'll be like we're there with each other with all the texting/sending pics we'll be doing back and forth!

I will totally be texting you a ton LOL

I'm here!!

Can't believe we are under 10 days!!!!

Hey Erica! Only 8 days now!!


What are the details on the Tuesday Pop meet?? Not positive what we are doing that evening....but could be a possible MVMCP night.

I'm not sure 100% of the details just that we're meeting on Tuesday 12/1. It depends what all the Pop people say! I have your cell # so I'll definitely text you to see whats going on.

Can't wait to hear about KTTK

We're both really excited to do this!!

Kristen your plans sound great! LMK if you want to meet up at a specific spot at DHS. As soon as I figure out whats happening with the phone deal and have a number I'll PM you. I'll text you when I arrive at AKV and let you know where I'm at.I'm thinking we may leave around 1 or 2pm on Friday so we will get to LLake Buena Vista area late on the 28th which will give us the entire day on the 29th to relax but thats not set in stone yet. I'll figure a definite plan by the weekend. I think I'm going to take a ride to the disney store and get my MIL a Disney Gift card for her bday and maybe a mickey shirt.
Also I have a question did you do the non-park hopping in April? and if so my question is you can still leave the park and go back but only that park correct? I think that is the case anyway. We only have Basic tickets this time no park hopper and weve always had park hopper so i'm curious . I would think you could as long as it's the same park. LMK thanks.

Thanks Colleen! LMK whats going on with your cell so we can talk throughout the day to plan where to meet. We'll be at the same "home" so it should be easy to keep in touch LOL We'll be getting to FL late on the 28th too so we have the 29th to relax LOL You're more then welcome to join the little meet we have going on on Sunday night the 29th at the Poly for the fireworks. With the park tickets, we never have hoppers and it works for us. You can leave the park and return to the same park later in the day if you want, that's fine.

Your plans look great! That's a lot of Dismeets! You guys are gonna have a blast

I'm so excited to get to meet some amazing DISers! I've never met anyone from here before!

You are funny! Glad you came out of lurkdom though!!

LOL Me too!

I don't think you have any idea how freakin excited I am for your tr!! All your plans look SO great!! If I didn't enjoy planning so much, I'd have you plan my next trip!! Really, they look great and I can't wait to hear how everything turns out!!

Awwww thanks, you just made me feel so good about myself! LOL I'm glad the plans this time are a little more relaxed then from April. There'll be tons of pictures and stuff so be prepared LOL

Great plan!!

Your going to love KTTK!!

I can't believe your going to the parade taping!!!! I'm soooo jealous!!!

Thanks Melissa! We both are sooo excited to do the KTTK tour! Thanks to Tammy we get to go to the parade taping, we're jumping for joy!

Sunday 11/29-
DME to WDW!!: I'm sure you'll be texting me freaking out at this point!
Hopefully check into AKV by 11 (room probably won't be ready): You never know..you might have some luck!
Relax and check out the resort
Head over to DTD for lunch ressie at House of Blues at 1:45!: Haven't been there!
Walk around DTD a little after lunch
Head back to AKV to relax and get ready for the night
Dinner reservation at 6:45 at The Wave!: I can't wait to hear what you have to say about this one since we're trying there.
Monorail resort hop a little: Very fun!
Meet up with Lauren and Heather (and their fams) at the Poly beach for drinks and to watch Wishes!! : I hope you will think of when I texted/send pics to you on the beach watching Wishes!
SLEEP!

Monday 11/30-
Up very early and eat quick breakfast in the room
Get to DHS for rope drop!
Of course head right for TSM; That's a must!
Ride as many rides as we can until lunch ressie at 50s Prime Time Cafe at 12:50!: Haven't been there!
Spend the rest of the day at DHS!
Not seeing Fantasmic but planning on riding lots of rides while everyone else waits on line LOL: Good idea!
Dinner at a QS...probably Backlot Express: YUM!
Check out Osbourne Lights hopefully meeting up with Rosie and Colleen!: I've seen some cool pics of the Lights!
Park closes at 8, head back to AKV
Hot tub time at AKV?
SLEEP!

Tuesday 12/1-
Up early with breakfast in the room
Be at the MK by 8:45 for our Keys to the Kingdom tour!: OMG I can't wait to hear about this!
Tour from 9-2ish with lunch at Columbia Harbor House included!
After the tour, do as many rides between 2 & 5:30pm
Leave the MK to head to the Polynesian for dinner ressie at 'Ohana at 6!: Lapu Lapu please!
Head over to Pop for another DIS meet with Colleen, Heather, Lauren, Tammy, Tiana and hopefully more!
Back to AKV for SLEEP!

Wednesday 12/2-
Up by 9, get ready, breakfast at The Mara!
Get to AK by 11am
Spend the day at AK
Lunch at either Pizzafari or Yak & Yeti: Oooh both good choices!
PM EMH at AK tonight!!: YES! You're going to love PM EMH at AK!
Stay there until around 7:15
Head back to AKV for Boma dinner at 7:45!
DIS Meet at AKV with everyone!
SLEEP!

Thursday 12/3-
Up by 8:30 to get to Kona Cafe for breakfast by 10:10!: Yummmmmmmm
Head to DTD and spend as much time there as we feel
Go back to AKV to get ready for the night
Get to the MK by 4pm for MVMCP!!!!
Try and get a walk up seating for dinner at Tony's Town Square as soon as we get there: Aww Tony's..I love it!
If we can't get into Tony's eat a CS dinner later at Cosmic Ray's
Do all the party festivities including the parade, castle lighting, holiday Wishes, Tomorrowland Xmas show and all the rest!: Very fun! Can't wait to see pics!
Meet up with all the girls at some point during the night!
Ride lots of rides!
Stay until the park closes at midnight
AKV for SLEEP!

Friday 12/4-
Back to AKV to SLEEP and pack up : BOOOOO

Saturday 12/5-
Last morning waking up in WDW : BOOOOOO

Girl, you will have the play by play on whats going on while we're there! You can keep everyone here updated and I'll totally be sending pics too!

Erica, are yall staying at Pop as well?! I'd love to meet you!

Erica is staying at Pop!

Sounds fun with all your DIS meets. I'm still bummed about missing mine. Oh well.

And the Christmas parade taping, that is just not fair. Oh wait, I already said that when I saw your facebook status.

You go to WDW 40343272308 times, you'll definitely get another chance to meet some cool DISers! Since you're coming in my suitcase you don't have to worry about missing the parade taping, I printed you a ticket

Ooooh my sisters and I got to be in the Christmas parade one year! Just in a quick pan of the audience but we were so excited just to be on TV It was either 1996 or 97... We just happened to come across a taping in Discovery Island when it used to be on Bay Lake (remember that?!)

That's so cool that you've been in it! I hope we get to get on TV but if not, its ok. It basically will just get us into MK for free that day! I don't personally remember when DI was on BL but I've seen pictures! So many things have changed over the years!

 

[lauren_elizabeth]

Soooo, this time next week we'll be too excited to go to sleep since we'll be leaving for Disney the NEXT day!

Did you still wanna try and meet up for a show or something at DHS on the 30th? I'm sure we can figure out alot of our plans for the week when we're together at the Poly

 

[xoktenox]

Soooo, this time next week we'll be too excited to go to sleep since we'll be leaving for Disney the NEXT day!

Did you still wanna try and meet up for a show or something at DHS on the 30th? I'm sure we can figure out alot of our plans for the week when we're together at the Poly

Ahhh you're right! Can you believe I have to work Saturday morning until 2:30 and Chris until 3? Ughhhh!

I definitely do wanna try and meet up at DHS that day. Like you said we can talk about it at the Poly but do you plan on seeing Lights Motor Action? I feel little Jake will like that and so will big Chris LOL

 

[xoktenox]

So it's Friday Not that that makes much of a difference for me since I work half a day on Saturdays What's everyones weekend plans? Tonight we're heading out to celebrate Chris's birthday (it's really this Sunday) and Chris's brother's birthday (which is really today). His brother is the same age as I am. Then tomorrow we're both working and at night we're having my family over for cake for Chris and my brothers birthday. (My brother turned 20 on Monday, 11/16). Sunday is going to be a homework and catch up day since this week is going to be so busy and flyyyy by hopefully!! Let me know what all you guys are doing

I'm going to fix my itinerary tomorrow since, as I said earlier today, we're going to be at the Christmas parade taping on the 3rd! Now though, I'm going to go on with some more of the firsts we're really excited for....

#2- The Keys to the Kingdom tour
As soon as I mentioned and explained this tour to Chris, he was all for it. Obviously, being in love with WDW, I wanted to do it so it was settled, we're signed up for the 9am tour on 12/1. Included in the price of the tour is lunch at Columbia Harbor House, a place I've wanted to try too. It says online that the tour is approximately 5 hrs long. Chris likes history and so do I but he's very excited to possibly see characters without their heads on Here's some pictures from OTHER PEOPLE from the tour. I got these off of Google Images and Photobucket, they're not mine!

I'm going to do my number three now too since I have the time LOL

#3- DIS meets
I can't tell you how excited I was when I asked Chris is we could change our dates to NOT be there on his birthday and he said yes! I thought he was going to be upset but he wasn't and because of this, we get to meet a BUNCH of amazing DISers! We have at least 4 or 5 meets set up throughout the week and I really can't wait. I've never met a DISer before so this is going to be great. I already know we're all going to get along great and totally enjoy having a drink (or 5) together!

 

[brittanyherndon]

Soooo, this time next week we'll be too excited to go to sleep since we'll be leaving for Disney the NEXT day!

Did you still wanna try and meet up for a show or something at DHS on the 30th? I'm sure we can figure out alot of our plans for the week when we're together at the Poly

I am so excited for you

 

[Lynn5700]

Hey Kristen. Have fun tonight.

Is this your first time doing the KTTK tour? You will love it!!!

I'm excited for your Dis meets!!!!! YAY!

 

[Goofy22]

Thanks Colleen! LMK whats going on with your cell so we can talk throughout the day to plan where to meet. We'll be at the same "home" so it should be easy to keep in touch LOL We'll be getting to FL late on the 28th too so we have the 29th to relax LOL You're more then welcome to join the little meet we have going on on Sunday night the 29th at the Poly for the fireworks. With the park tickets, we never have hoppers and it works for us. You can leave the park and return to the same park later in the day if you want, that's fine.



Cool! That's good to know about the passes.
I have a new cell number I'll PM it to you next. If we're there as I plan I may meet up with you girls on the 29th. We're planning on starting out late the
27th if that goes as planned we will be there late on the 28th. But I guess we won't know til it happens I have tickets for the taping of the parade on the 4th Thanks to Tammy also and she said she printed me tickets for the 3rd when she sis hers if thats the case thats great because I'm not sure if we'll make the 4th since we leave that day but if not I'll pass them along if it's possible at least one can try if we don't get to use them .

Well my weekend consists of Saturday just trying to get my things packed for Disney! lol! I checked the 15 day forecast and it's suppose to be get this in the mid 70's during the day and at night in the 50's maybe even 40's crazy stuff! lol! Then Sunday I have to goto Philly for a baby shower for my cousins wife. Then 3 days of work and I'm done until the 7th of Dec .
The KTTW tour looks like fun! I can't wait to hear about that.

 

[mickeysmyboy]

Hope you have a great weekend!!! Good luck catching up etc! I'm sure this week is going to fly by with Thanksgiving! You'll be there before you know it!!


Your going to LOVE KTTK! IT was so much fun! I think our tour ran about 5 hours, maybe a little more! Your going to have so much fun!

 

[lauren_elizabeth]

Ahhh you're right! Can you believe I have to work Saturday morning until 2:30 and Chris until 3? Ughhhh!

I definitely do wanna try and meet up at DHS that day. Like you said we can talk about it at the Poly but do you plan on seeing Lights Motor Action? I feel little Jake will like that and so will big Chris LOL

I know exactly how you feel! I usually work Saturday mornings, too! I took off next Saturday though... I might try and pick up a shift that day though to take my mind off of wanting to leave! Hahahaha.

We can see LMA together! I've never seen it and you're right, I think the boys would love it!

 

[wdwgirl03]

You go to WDW 40343272308 times, you'll definitely get another chance to meet some cool DISers! Since you're coming in my suitcase you don't have to worry about missing the parade taping, I printed you a ticket

40343272308 times.

 

[xoktenox]

I am so excited for you

Thank you!!

Hey Kristen. Have fun tonight.

Is this your first time doing the KTTK tour? You will love it!!!

I'm excited for your Dis meets!!!!! YAY!

Thanks Lynn, we had a good time out! Not such a good time waking up this morning for work though LOL This is our first time doing KTTK and we're both soo excited. Yours and Melissa's TRs are what made me interested in it in the first place! I'm thrilled to finally get to meet some DISers!

Cool! That's good to know about the passes.
I have a new cell number I'll PM it to you next. If we're there as I plan I may meet up with you girls on the 29th. We're planning on starting out late the
27th if that goes as planned we will be there late on the 28th. But I guess we won't know til it happens I have tickets for the taping of the parade on the 4th Thanks to Tammy also and she said she printed me tickets for the 3rd when she sis hers if thats the case thats great because I'm not sure if we'll make the 4th since we leave that day but if not I'll pass them along if it's possible at least one can try if we don't get to use them.

I got your text today when I was at work and stored your new number. Let me know when you arrive in FL since I know plans don't always work out exactly was planned lol I printed the tickets for the 3rd and the 4th just in case but we'll most likely be there the 3rd because the 4th is supposed to be our Epcot day.

Well my weekend consists of Saturday just trying to get my things packed for Disney! lol! I checked the 15 day forecast and it's suppose to be get this in the mid 70's during the day and at night in the 50's maybe even 40's crazy stuff! lol! Then Sunday I have to goto Philly for a baby shower for my cousins wife. Then 3 days of work and I'm done until the 7th of Dec .
The KTTW tour looks like fun! I can't wait to hear about that.

Yeaaa I've been thinking of all the things I still need to do before we leave too! I hope thats really how the weather is when we're there because thats just what I was hoping for! 40s is a little low but 50s is ok LOL Have fun at the baby shower tomorrow! Can't wait for the KTTK tour, you'll get the rundown when I see you haha

Hope you have a great weekend!!! Good luck catching up etc! I'm sure this week is going to fly by with Thanksgiving! You'll be there before you know it!!


Your going to LOVE KTTK! IT was so much fun! I think our tour ran about 5 hours, maybe a little more! Your going to have so much fun!

Thanks Melissa! I know all of a sudden it's going to be Saturday and I'm going to wonder where the time went! I can't wait for KTTK! After reading yours and Lynn's TRs, I knew I definitely had to tell Chris about it. Can't wait

I know exactly how you feel! I usually work Saturday mornings, too! I took off next Saturday though... I might try and pick up a shift that day though to take my mind off of wanting to leave! Hahahaha.

We can see LMA together! I've never seen it and you're right, I think the boys would love it!

Yeah you're right, working during the day will at least keep me busy so I'm not sitting around waiting to leave!! Good thinkin! I'm definitely down for LMA and then anything else we can play by ear when we're there

40343272308 times.

Glad you like that! It's true!

 

[tinkgurl]

Hey girl..hope your weekend is going good.

I can't wait to hear all about the tour!

 

[MeMom]

So it's Friday Not that that makes much of a difference for me since I work half a day on Saturdays What's everyones weekend plans? Tonight we're heading out to celebrate Chris's birthday (it's really this Sunday) and Chris's brother's birthday (which is really today). His brother is the same age as I am. Then tomorrow we're both working and at night we're having my family over for cake for Chris and my brothers birthday. (My brother turned 20 on Monday, 11/16). Sunday is going to be a homework and catch up day since this week is going to be so busy and flyyyy by hopefully!! Let me know what all you guys are doing
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I spent the day in Alabama. Jill and I did the St. Jude walk this morning, and then Brooklynn had a birthday party. It was very cute. I'm back home now. Tomorrow is the usual - church in the morning, whatever I want in the afternoon, and then face school work in the evening to get ready for Monday. I put it off as long as I can. This will be a good week, though - just two days!

You'll enjoy LMA. I'm not into cars at all, but it is a pretty thrilling show.

 

[m11dolphin]

Sounds like great plans so far....We are staying at the AKL villas also at the end of our trip, we are leaving on the 2nd and staying at CBR for 4 nights the transfering over to Saratoga for 3 nights and Vero Beach for 2 nights then 3 nights at AKL Villas to finish the trip... Hope you have a great time

 

[Belle_373]

I’m looking forward to reading your TR! Your itinerary looks awesome! I think you’re really going to enjoy the Keys to the Kingdom Tour. I did it during my September trip and it was amazing!

 

[Charleston Princess]

I am here, Kristen, for all your Christmas fun!!!

 

[SwansLoveDisney]

Joining in and your trip is SO close!

Sounds like you have tons of fun stuff planned. Your trip is going to be GREAT!

 

[xoktenox]

Hey girl..hope your weekend is going good.

I can't wait to hear all about the tour!

Thanks girl, it's been good so far. The tour should be great, you guys need to try it once!

I spent the day in Alabama. Jill and I did the St. Jude walk this morning, and then Brooklynn had a birthday party. It was very cute. I'm back home now. Tomorrow is the usual - church in the morning, whatever I want in the afternoon, and then face school work in the evening to get ready for Monday. I put it off as long as I can. This will be a good week, though - just two days!

You'll enjoy LMA. I'm not into cars at all, but it is a pretty thrilling show.

Aww MeMom, I know how you love to go see your girls. What was the St. Jude's walk to benefit? I've always wanted to do something like that but I always find out about it too late, like after it's over LOL Enjoy your Sunday, I have school work to do at some point today too. Thanks for the tip on LMA. Since it's such a great show and Chris is so into cars I'm sure he'll think it's amazing

Sounds like great plans so far....We are staying at the AKL villas also at the end of our trip, we are leaving on the 2nd and staying at CBR for 4 nights the transfering over to Saratoga for 3 nights and Vero Beach for 2 nights then 3 nights at AKL Villas to finish the trip... Hope you have a great time

Thanks!! You guys are staying at 4 different places, thats so cool and you're gone for almost 2 weeks, how lucky! You leave the 2nd of December? You're trip is right around the corner too!

I’m looking forward to reading your TR! Your itinerary looks awesome! I think you’re really going to enjoy the Keys to the Kingdom Tour. I did it during my September trip and it was amazing!

Thank you!! I'm so excited and we'll see how much we stick to the itinerary haha I can't wait for the tour

I am here, Kristen, for all your Christmas fun!!!

Hey Jackie! Thanks for joining in!!

Joining in and your trip is SO close!

Sounds like you have tons of fun stuff planned. Your trip is going to be GREAT!

Hi Julie! Hope you're feeling well! Thanks for joining in, I can't wait to leaveeee

 

[wdwgirl03]

OK I don't know how I missed it before but that is so cool you are going to do the KTTK tour! That is one of the ones we were thinking about doing in April but instead we're doing the Backstage Safari one at the AK.

Can't wait to hear what you think of KTTK!

 

[xoktenox]

First before I write anything else I have to say HAPPY 25TH BIRTHDAY CHRIS! I love him so much and am very lucky to have him in my life! I hope his day is amazing, even though the poor guy is working right now!

OK I don't know how I missed it before but that is so cool you are going to do the KTTK tour! That is one of the ones we were thinking about doing in April but instead we're doing the Backstage Safari one at the AK.

Can't wait to hear what you think of KTTK!

Yes, I remember reading on your PTR that you guys chose the safari tour in AK instead. I'm sure they're both amazing and can't wait to hear about yours!

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To continue on my "firsts" list let's go on to number four...

#4- Magic Kingdom all "Christmas-ed" Out/Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

Words can't express how happy I am that I get to head to the World for Christmas time. You see, I LOVE LOVE LOVEEEEE Christmas, so so much like a little child. I also LOVE LOVE LOVEEEEEE Disney World, so so much like a little child. Mix them both together and, well, you have one HAPPY Kristen. To say I'm happy is an understatement! Then on top of it all, I get to go to MVMCP! I've seen tons of pictures on many other people's TRs and can't wait to get there to experience the fun! Even though we get plenty of snow up here in NY, I'm still even excited to see it snow on Main St. LOL And I just know when I see that amazing castle all lit up with the icicle lights, I'm going to tear up! So once again, here are some pictures that are NOT mine. Lots of them are from allears.net, Jack Spence's article, and a few are from Google Images and photobucket!

Ahhhh those pictures are pure heaven and when I'm there, I think I will just melt!