BLT -- A Sandwich or a Resort? Nov 09 TR (12/9 Lessons Learned)

[kaoden39]

Oh, thanks! I feel soooo far behind. But I definitely wanted to make sure I got some new toys for both of them.

I also found out that Fedex will only cost me $11.27 for 15 lb box (cheaper than USPS or UPS). Heck, for that price I may just ship another box or two down with clothes and shoes!

Now I need to find out if BLT charges you to receive boxes...I heard some of the convention center hotels were doing that...



I just got back to working on the book again. Finished PREPPING Jasmine, Aladdin, Genie, Abu and Ariel (w/sebastian and flounder). Hoping to get started on Belle and Beast tonight.

I go to a 2 day crop next weekend so won't have pics of completed pages until after that. But I'll definitely show you guys!

That's a great price and it beats taking it on the plane at the prices they are chrging for baggage.

 

[Marshay]

That's a great price and it beats taking it on the plane at the prices they are chrging for baggage.

But I just found out that DIsney (IKON) will charge us $10 per bag

Actually, they charge at the contemporary...not sure if they will do so at BLT...they only charge at convention center hotels...

 

[Leger13]

Got a few more purchases to show you all. I also started loading up a box with diapers, wipes, baby food, etc ... man, it's heavy...I'm afraid of what the cost will be...

oh man. Yeah, those stinkin' airline fees now. Are you going to ship it down to your resort or put it on the plane with you?

 

[Leger13]

Love the giraffe...so cute

Looks like you got some good stuff to keep girls entertained on the plane

BTW.....I forget where I saw it, but think MK is giving out a voucher to get a free ticket to DIsney new movie The Princess and the Frog

I need to google and get exact details.

But I believe they will be giving out vouchers while u are there

This is what I found :



Orlando, FL (CNS) - With Disney is celebrating its return to traditional animation with "The Princess and the Frog," the Mouse House is giving people who visit their theme parks a chance to see the movie for free.

Visitors to any of the four Walt Disney World theme parks and any of the two Disneyland Resort parks in California between now and November 22, 2009 will be able to earn a free children's ticket to see "The Princess and the Frog." With a valid theme park ticket, guests will visit select locations around the parks to pick up a card with a code used to print out their movie money to be used at participating theaters.

The free child's tickets can be used when the movie opens on December 11th, 2009 through the end of the year. One card is eligible per theme park ticket. An even bigger bonus is the free theme park tickets being given away for birthday visits are also eligible for the free movie. Even passholders are allowed one free child's ticket when they visit the Disney parks.

The free movie tickets can be found at Disney theme parks and soon so can Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen. The royal couple from "The Princess and the Frog" will meet and greet guests beginning October 26th at Walt Disney World and November 6th at the Disneyland Resort. They'll also be kicking off Tiana's Showboat Jubilee, featuring characters and guests on the riverboat complete with live jazz music, which will appear through the end of the year.

I heard about this too. Just thought it was nuts all the steps you have to take just to get the free stinkin' ticket. I mean, geez!

 

[Marshay]

oh man. Yeah, those stinkin' airline fees now. Are you going to ship it down to your resort or put it on the plane with you?

Actually we are on SW, so we wouldn't get charged a fee ... I just didn't want to deal with it in the car, taking the bus to the terminal, waiting in lines, and again at MCO airport since ME won't pick up SW luggage.

For $12 that's worth it to me...but now $22 ... hmmm

 

[Leger13]

Actually we are on SW, so we wouldn't get charged a fee ... I just didn't want to deal with it in the car, taking the bus to the terminal, waiting in lines, and again at MCO airport since ME won't pick up SW luggage.

For $12 that's worth it to me...but now $22 ... hmmm

Ah okay hear ya there.

I would ship it for sure. You're right on the huge hassle of dealing with it on buses and in the car and in the airport. That plus 2 kids, diaper bag, carry on stuff. You're gonna have your hands full w/o dealing with that box. I think shipping is a good way to go

 

[mousescrapper]

no worries on not remembering me...hard to keep track of everyone

love the pre-loot stash for your girls...always fun to gather up some fun surprises.

great idea about the flip top markers. You can't bring these on the plane but you can put them in your checked luggage bubbles...my youngest enjoyed them in the stroller and for bath time...she was a little nervous in the strnage bathtub at the resort.

 

[Marshay]

no worries on not remembering me...hard to keep track of everyone

love the pre-loot stash for your girls...always fun to gather up some fun surprises.

great idea about the flip top markers. You can't bring these on the plane but you can put them in your checked luggage bubbles...my youngest enjoyed them in the stroller and for bath time...she was a little nervous in the strnage bathtub at the resort.

Bubbles: Great idea!! Thanks, I had gotten some of the gymboree bubbles in the small container...will put them in the box to mail.

OK, so I went back to Wal-mart today and got stage 1 baby food for Elizabeth since they are in a smaller container. We really don't want to have to carry around ice bags to keep the baby food from spoiling in the park. So instead we just purchased the smaller jars and will take one per meal. She may eat it all...but if not, then we'll just throw the rest of the food away (recycling the jars!) I'm taking 12 jars plus baby cereal.

Hmmm, this box is getting heavier and heavier...may need to find a bigger one...

 

[kaoden39]

Bubbles: Great idea!! Thanks, I had gotten some of the gymboree bubbles in the small container...will put them in the box to mail.

OK, so I went back to Wal-mart today and got stage 1 baby food for Elizabeth since they are in a smaller container. We really don't want to have to carry around ice bags to keep the baby food from spoiling in the park. So instead we just purchased the smaller jars and will take one per meal. She may eat it all...but if not, then we'll just throw the rest of the food away (recycling the jars!) I'm taking 12 jars plus baby cereal.

Hmmm, this box is getting heavier and heavier...may need to find a bigger one...

And someone to carry it too.

 

[Marshay]

For those of you interested in the Autograph book I am doing, I added more pages today.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=34090840&posted=1#post34090840

I also bought disposable place mats for Elie and am trying to find the Ready to Use bottles of formula for her on the plane and in the park when nursing isn't a good option or I'm off on a ride and DH has Elie who says she is hungry -- NOW!

I'm trying to win them on ebay ... so far I keep losing ... they must be popular.

 

[Marshay]

This just in: I finally won my ebay bid on the baby formula -- and I paid 67% less than I was willing to pay!!!

 

[kaoden39]

This just in: I finally won my ebay bid on the baby formula -- and I paid 67% less than I was willing to pay!!!

Yay that's wonderful!!

 

[Trentmom]

This just in: I finally won my ebay bid on the baby formula -- and I paid 67% less than I was willing to pay!!!

Way to GO

 

[Marshay]

Ok, so I went to the doc today and he said my ear infection is healing on track and I should be able to fly just fine next Saturday!

The ENT doc said I basically have what's known as "swimmer's ear" (infection in the skin of the ear canal). This is really funny to me since I'm not a huge swimmer ... and haven't swum since September!

He said I can get it just by taking a shower and having water settle into the ear canal. So now I have to take a hair dryer to my ear after every shower and put in swimmer's ear drops (alcohol drops), too.

Pretty ridiculous to me but I'm so glad he was able to diagnose it. The last time I went to the doc, they made me see a physician's assistant and she mis-diagnosed it. Then told me not to see the ENT until after one month, by then it had cleared up. ARGH. I should have just gone to the ENT the first time.

Anyway, all is well (enough) and I'm back to planning and packing for our trip.

 

[Marshay]

Single digits BAY-BEE!!!!!!

 

[kaoden39]

Yay

 

[crocko]

Ok, so I went to the doc today and he said my ear infection is healing on track and I should be able to fly just fine next Saturday!

The ENT doc said I basically have what's known as "swimmer's ear" (infection in the skin of the ear canal). This is really funny to me since I'm not a huge swimmer ... and haven't swum since September!

He said I can get it just by taking a shower and having water settle into the ear canal. So now I have to take a hair dryer to my ear after every shower and put in swimmer's ear drops (alcohol drops), too.

Pretty ridiculous to me but I'm so glad he was able to diagnose it. The last time I went to the doc, they made me see a physician's assistant and she mis-diagnosed it. Then told me not to see the ENT until after one month, by then it had cleared up. ARGH. I should have just gone to the ENT the first time.

Anyway, all is well (enough) and I'm back to planning and packing for our trip.

Crazy!

We're flying out on the 14th as well and my wife has being having trouble with one of her ears. I'll have to pass on these tips.

 

[Marshay]

Crazy!

We're flying out on the 14th as well and my wife has being having trouble with one of her ears. I'll have to pass on these tips.

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that! I hope her ear is better.

We can say we leave for Disny next week!! Single digits!!

 

[Trentmom]

Ok, so I went to the doc today and he said my ear infection is healing on track and I should be able to fly just fine next Saturday!

The ENT doc said I basically have what's known as "swimmer's ear" (infection in the skin of the ear canal). This is really funny to me since I'm not a huge swimmer ... and haven't swum since September!

He said I can get it just by taking a shower and having water settle into the ear canal. So now I have to take a hair dryer to my ear after every shower and put in swimmer's ear drops (alcohol drops), too.

Pretty ridiculous to me but I'm so glad he was able to diagnose it. The last time I went to the doc, they made me see a physician's assistant and she mis-diagnosed it. Then told me not to see the ENT until after one month, by then it had cleared up. ARGH. I should have just gone to the ENT the first time.

Anyway, all is well (enough) and I'm back to planning and packing for our trip.

Yay!!!

That is awesome!!

WOO HOO for single digits

 

[Marshay]

According to the Disney website, BLT 1 Bedroom Standard view during our upcoming travel dates = $505/night!

Can you believe that?

I can't ever imagine paying $500+ a night for a hotel.

Gotta love DVC!