BobbleHead's 5th Birthday Trip PTR - Happy Turkey Day! - 3 days to go!

So a little update.

First, only 40 days to go! WooHoo! :cool1:

Disney movie night is going well. We watched Cars this past Friday, and this Friday it's Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End. Love Johnny Depp!

We got a Costco membership a couple weeks ago, and over the weekend I discovered they have chicken nuggets shaped like Mickey heads. :eek: So you know I had to buy some. :rolleyes1

I've started buying stuff for our trip. Last week I bought disposable swim diapers, disposable sippy cups, and scalp sunscreen. The scalp sunscreen was an absolute must because BlueEyes has white blond hair, through which you can see his scalp, and he absolutely refuses to wear hats. I also bought a tinted moisturizer for myself because I'm not a big makeup wearer, and I recently throw away all my makeup, because the last time I used any of it was when my grandfather passed away in April '08. :scared1:, but I do want to look decent for photos.

I ordered this GoodyPak for BobbleHead, and it'll be delivered to our resort.
http://goodypak.com/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=21&products_id=174

We made a list on our must do attractions and ordered custom park maps from Disney. They arrived on Saturday. :cool1:

Next on my agenda is to try to get seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccinations for both boys. This really needs to be done ASAP if they're going to be effective in for our trip. I've actually been trying to get this done for a month. Our doctor's office hasn't received their shipment. The county health department, when they do have them, do them on a first come, first serve basis. Who has time to stand in a long line for hours on end with 2 little one in hopes of actually getting the shot. :confused3 I did that in 2004 when I was pregnant with BobbleHead, and there was a shortage. I almost passed out in the process. Never again! I'll be doing my weekly call to the doctor's office tomorrow. I'll also being calling the other family practice in town. They do flu vaccinations without requiring you to be one of their patients. Keep my fingers crossed.

I think that covers everything. Once again, sorry I've been a slacker.

ETA: Ok, I thought of a couple more things.

I also ordered this lanyard for BobbleHead. He's a huge Mickey fan. The pouch has a clear pocket on the back, in which I plan to place a piece of paper with our cell phone numbers just in case he goes missing.
http://goodypak.com/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=38&products_id=265

Using a permanent marker, I wrote our last name and my cell phone number on a few places of the frame of our stroller in case it goes missing. I also took pictures of it's serial number and locked them on the memory card so that we have a record of it.
 
40 days is awesome! I have been trying to get the kids in for their flu vac. also. The oldest has his, but the other two still need them!
 
40 days is awesome! I have been trying to get the kids in for their flu vac. also. The oldest has his, but the other two still need them!

Still no flu shots! Ugh! We may just take BobbleHead to CVS or Walgreens for his. He's my biggest concern because I know he'll be touching anything and everything at Disney, and he constantly touches his face, a habit we need to break him of. Some good news, CasualCat will be getting his seasonal flu shot next week at work for FREE. Yay!
 
Our must do list - it's a little long, but it has been 5 YEARS since the last time CasualCat and I were at WDW. :eek:

Magic Kingdom
  • WDW Railroad
  • Magic Carpets of Aladdin
  • Pirates of the Caribbean
  • Big Thunder Mountain
  • Splash Mountain
  • Haunted Mansion
  • Dumbo
  • Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
  • Mickey's Philharmagic
  • Peter Pan's Flight - I have to admit I've never ridden this.
  • Pooh's Playful Spot - Got to let BobbleHead run around
  • Snow White's Scary Adventures - Never ridden this either.
  • Barnstormer
  • Mickey's Country House & Judge's Tent
  • Toon Park
  • Buzz Lightyear - LOVE Buzz
  • Monsters' Inc. Laugh Floor
  • Space Mountain - Hope it's open.
  • Stitch's Great Escape - I want to try this because I hated Alien Encounter.

Epcot
  • Spaceship Earth
  • Innovation East
  • Universe of Energy - Ellen's Energy Adventure
  • Mission: SPACE
  • Club Cool
  • The Seas with Nemo and friends
  • Turtle Talk
  • The Circle of Life
  • Soarin'
  • Journey into the Imagination with Figment
  • Gran Fiesta Tour
  • Maelstrom
  • Reflections of China
  • Japan Pavilion - Got to do some shopping here
  • Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure

Disney's Hollywood Studios
  • Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
  • Star Tours
  • Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure - more playtime for BobbleHead
  • Lights, Motors, Action! Stunt Show
  • Muppet Vision 3-D
  • Magic of Disney Animation
  • Journey into Narnia: Prince Caspian
  • Playhouse Disney - Live on Stage
  • Toy Story Midway Mania
  • Rock 'n' Roller Coaster

Animal Kingdom
  • Camp Minnie-Mickey Character Greeting Trails
  • Kilomanjaro Safaris
  • Pangani Forest Exploration Trail
  • Wildlife Express Train
  • Rafiki's Planet Watch
  • Expedition Everest - I'm excited about this. It was under construction on our last trip.
  • Kali River Rapids (only if it's warm)
  • Maharajah Jungle Trek
  • The Boneyard
  • Primeval Whirl
  • Tricera Top Spin

Now I need to come up with a game plan for each park. Hopefully, we'll be able to do everything on our list and then some. I think it's possible if we take advantage of EMH.
 

:woohoo: on 40 days!! I hear you on the flu shots. I've been trying to get mine. Although I don't have any children to worry about myself I myself don't want to get sick. I hope you can get them taken care of for your boys. Glad to hear that Disney movie night is going well. Love PoTC!! :thumbsup2 And good idea on the goodypak and the lanyard for bobblehead. Sounds like you've almost got everything you need. Oh yeah and I LOVE Costco!!:goodvibes
 
great must do list. I can't believe you've never been on Peter Pan. Love that ride!! Oh and Snow White's is good for an experiance. Not one of my favs. I can't even remember the last time I rode that :rolleyes: Anyways, great lists!! Hope you can make it to all.
 
Great must do lists!!! I have a long list also!! I bought Ridemax...it seems to be pretty good. Maybe get that and try it. It is pretty cheap and allows you to schedule breaks and everything.

I called the Dr again yesterday to see if they had the regular flu shots back in yet and they said no but that they had the swine flu shot. So, I took the kids yesterday and got that done. Now, they said they should have the regular one back in in November. So, I'm hopng I can get it soon! The company that makes both are right near my house and my aunt works in hr there. She said they have stopped making the regular vaccine for now to keep up with the demand for the swine flu one. :scared1: I hope I didn't wait too long for the regular one??!!!
 
great must do list. I can't believe you've never been on Peter Pan. Love that ride!! Oh and Snow White's is good for an experiance. Not one of my favs. I can't even remember the last time I rode that :rolleyes: Anyways, great lists!! Hope you can make it to all.

I'm pretty sure I've never ridden them. I don't remember riding either as a child, and I know I haven't as an adult.

Great must do lists!!! I have a long list also!! I bought Ridemax...it seems to be pretty good. Maybe get that and try it. It is pretty cheap and allows you to schedule breaks and everything.

I may have to look at RideMax. Though, I'm already subscribed to touringplans.com.
 
We have 34 days to go, and what did we receive today.....

:cool1: Disney Mail! :cool1:


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Luggage tags:
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Itinerary:
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PhotoPass Card:
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Resort room info & Planet Hollywood Meal Voucher:
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Planet Hollywood Merchandise & Sea Raycer vouchers:
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Mini Golf & Arcade vouchers - front:
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Mini Golf & Arcade vouchers - back & Notes page:
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Luggage Tag inserts:
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Inside of back cover:
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I just had to share. This makes the trip really feel real! :cool1:
 
WOOHOO!!! Love Disney mail!! makes it so much more real and you realize just how close your trip is. So exciting!!! Thanks for sharing :goodvibes
 
WOOHOO!!! Love Disney mail!! makes it so much more real and you realize just how close your trip is. So exciting!!! Thanks for sharing :goodvibes

You're welcome!

Ohhhh! You are so lucky! I can't wait to get that packet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know. I was so excited when I received it. I've read on here recently about people not receiving until 2-3 weeks out. Yikes!
 
30 days to go.... WooHoo! :cool1::banana::woohoo::yay::cheer2:

First, I'm probably won't be on here tomorrow. We have a busy day tomorrow. In morning, we have to take cardboard boxes to the recycling center and then go Costco, in the afternoon, we're going to our town's Halloween carnival, and in the evening, I'm taking the boys trick-or-treating while CasualCat stays home and hand out candy. Anyway, I wanted to wish everyone a Happy and Safe Halloween!


Now time for some trip planning updates:

I ordered CasualCat a fleece jacket - only $14.95 at Cabelas.com. :woohoo: - because he doesn't have any warm lightweight jackets.

I'm working on our touring plans. I'm up to Dec 2nd so far. I'm hoping to finish them up so that I post them next week.

BobbleHead and I made a countdown chain. Well, actually, I did most of the work because he lost interest. :rolleyes:

Here's the chain. Each link has the date and the number of day to go. First says "October 30 - 30 days to go" and last "November 29 - Hurray! We're at Disney!" in a Disney font, of course. :rotfl:

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I'll post Halloween pics on Monday. Have a great weekend! :)

ETA: I forgot today's Friday aka Disney Family Movie Night. Tonight's movie is Ratatouille.
 
WoooooHoooooo! 30 days...well even less for you now, huh?! I love that chain with the Disney font...too cute!
 
As promised, Halloween Pics:

BobbleHead was Obi Wan Kenobi, and BlueEyes was R2-D2.
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For the second year in a row, the town's Halloween carnival was canceled due to rain. :sad1: I think they need to come up with an alternate rain location that's indoors.

I only took BobbleHead trick-or-treating because it was raining on and off Saturday night. BlueEyes stayed home and helped DH hand out candy. We only made it through about half way through the neighborhood, which is better than last year. Last year, we only made it a third of the way. Note: there's 120 houses in our neighborhood, not including the new section, which isn't even completely built up yet.
 
Neat countdown chain and I love the Halloween costumes!! :goodvibes My friend in FL's baby was Chewbacca for Halloween.
 
Great Halloween costumes! We got rain also, but it was light for the hours of Trick or Treat so the kids toughed it out.
 
Neat countdown chain and I love the Halloween costumes!! :goodvibes My friend in FL's baby was Chewbacca for Halloween.

Thanks! I bet baby Chewie was adorable. BlueEyes was originally going to be Yoda, but then I saw the R2 costume.

Great Halloween costumes! We got rain also, but it was light for the hours of Trick or Treat so the kids toughed it out.

Here it fluctuated between drizzling and pouring. Good thing I took our big golf umbrella with us.
 
Today I printed up a couple stroller signs that I downloaded from mouseforless. One was the Pirates of the Caribbean and the other Cutie Mickey and Friends. I put them in sheet protectors and figured out how I'm going to attach them. I won't actually attach them until we arrive at Disney.

I also packed (Wow! Did I just say packed?) a bag with our swim gear - my bathing suit and cover-up, swim trunks for CasualCat and BobbleHead, swim diapers for BlueEyes, BobbleHead's life vest, and BlueEyes's floatie suit thing. Not sure what to call it, but here's a pic of BobbleHead wearing floatie suit thing.

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