Boo to you & AKV too!! **11/18**52 days to go, freaking out, a bag & next year!**

[xoktenox]

Congratulations Melissa!! that's so exciting you guys get to go back for a 3rd time this year! Great idea to buy the APs too, I wish we would have known we'd be going back again this year when we were there in April and we would have done the same. MNSSHP looks like suchhhh a great time! One day we will try it too!

No we weren't at the Polish festival LOL But when I saw that you went to a fair I figured thats what it was! If I would have known I would have tried to make my way up there so we could meet! You know I work in Riverhead so it would have been not a very long treck over. Lots of the members at my job were talking about it!

 

[jenjolt]

WOOT!! Congrats on a new trip Melissa!! I'm so excited for you guys!!! YAY!! I can't wait to hear about adrs and when you tell the kiddos LOL...they are going to be so excited!!!!

 

[mickeysmyboy]

Melissa that is wonderful!! It's fun how many of those PTRs turn into a two trip PTR!!

I'm soooo excited about this trip!! My head is still truly spinning!!!

Congrats on your new trip, I love WDW in the fall (who am I kidding? I love WDW anytime)

So where are you going to eat?

I LOVED our trip in Oct of 06! It was so nice and so beautiful! It was a close first for favorite ever!!

ADR's coming up!

Woo Hoo! A wonderful surprise!!!!!! That's awesome!

Thanks! I'm so excited and still can't believe we're actually going!!!

That is a surprise more than worth waiting for, Melissa! Woo HOO! I am so excited for you!! I can't wait to hear more about your plans and of course the ADRs. More soon, please!

Congratulations!!!

Awww thanks Christine!!! I'm soo excited!!! ADR updated coming up!!

i know, i've become one of those lurkers who's reading like 10 TRs and PTRs but not commenting on anything... but i promise i'm still here! congrats on the weight loss, too

I missed you Sare!! No lurking for you

Congratulations Melissa!! that's so exciting you guys get to go back for a 3rd time this year! Great idea to buy the APs too, I wish we would have known we'd be going back again this year when we were there in April and we would have done the same. MNSSHP looks like suchhhh a great time! One day we will try it too!

No we weren't at the Polish festival LOL But when I saw that you went to a fair I figured thats what it was! If I would have known I would have tried to make my way up there so we could meet! You know I work in Riverhead so it would have been not a very long treck over. Lots of the members at my job were talking about it!

I know 3 times this year! By January 4 in a tiny bit over a year and 5 in 22 months

I can't wait to hold that AP in my hot little hand! To me it's like the ultimate disney prize!

MNSSHP was is great!!!! I can't wait!!! Really, truly, can't wait!!!!

Darn! I wish I had thought of it! We went early, like 10:30ish. I came home with a 2 new star wars action figures Dorothy and Johnny, a new necklace for me, a new bag for my niece, a paddle ball thingy for Ryan and a blue beta fish that the kids named blueberry! I also like the fair that they have on main street in Sept or Oct!

WOOT!! Congrats on a new trip Melissa!! I'm so excited for you guys!!! YAY!! I can't wait to hear about adrs and when you tell the kiddos LOL...they are going to be so excited!!!!

Thanks Jen!! I'm sooo excited and still really soooo shocked and in disbelief that we are actually going!!!

ADR update coming up!!!

I can't wait to tell the kids! If my niece weren't here I would have told them instantly but I don't want her to feel bad because there's going to be a lot of excitement when we tell them!!

 

[mickeysmyboy]

OK!! With the new and exciting trip I have ADR's to list for you!!

Like I said, I made them yesterday online right after I made the reservation! I really like the new ADR system online! It was so easy to use! Unfortunately I can't use it for Jan because we are 10 people and need to call group dining!

Anyway, here's the list! Please note, none of the following pictures have been taken by me. I borrowed them from different sources for our viewing pleasure!




Thursday, Oct 29th 5:10 pm Ohana!

New to us and some place I really wanted to try! I want to take the kids on a little tour of Poly and walk around the grounds as well! We may even take advantage of the DVC privilege of pool hopping and go swimming in the volcano pool as well!




Friday, Oct 30th 5:05 pm Sci-Fi Dine In!!!

Also new to us and I can't wait!! I think the kiddos will enjoy this!! Then we'll try to see Fantasmic!




Saturday, Oct 31st 11:05 am Chef Mickey's!!

A most do for us!! I'm not planning on a park visit until MNSSHP so I thought a good, late breakfast then a dip in the pool at SSS would be great!




Sunday, Nov 1st 7:20 pm Rose & Crown!

Again, new to us!! I'm hoping to get a patio seat for illuminations, hence the later reservation! Only problem is I'm a little concerned about the options for the kiddos meals! But I figure if they hate it I'll run over to the stand that has McD's mcnuggets and fries and pick up a few

That's them for now! I'm so happy I actually got what I wanted and within the times I wanted! Even 2 weeks or so late for ADR's!!

My head is still spinning and there's soooo much to do!! No airfare yet! Once I have that I'll feel much better and a lot more in check!

Be back soon with my lists!!​

 

[2xcited2sleep]

That's terrific that you got everything you wanted! Good luck on the airfare!!

 

[mickeysmyboy]

That's terrific that you got everything you wanted! Good luck on the airfare!!

I was so happy with my ADR's!! DH was happy to eat at 3 new places! I asked him Sunday morning if he had any preferences. I knew he'd most likely say no. I was a little affraid he'd say Hoop De Doo, because that's a family favorite. But that would have taken 2 credits and I didn't really want to do that! But he all he said was "Maybe we can try a few places we've never been!" He got that wish!

No on to airfare...

 

[xoktenox]

Congrats on getting the ADRs you wanted! I've played around with the online reservation system but how exactly does it work? I'm sure you have to put in your reservation # and stuff right?

We're trying O'hana and Chef Mickey's for the first time when we go back and I'm so excited!

What fair is there in Sept and Oct in Riverhead, I can't remember?! Maybe we could finally meet there! LOL

 

[mickeysmyboy]

Congrats on getting the ADRs you wanted! I've played around with the online reservation system but how exactly does it work? I'm sure you have to put in your reservation # and stuff right?

We're trying O'hana and Chef Mickey's for the first time when we go back and I'm so excited!

What fair is there in Sept and Oct in Riverhead, I can't remember?! Maybe we could finally meet there! LOL

I was so suprised and happy that I didn't have any problems with my ADR's!

The new system was so easy! I didn't have to put in my reservation # or anything! Just log into my disney.com account! It emailed me everything once I hit the confirm button!

I'm very excited about Ohana! It looks like fun! I thinks the kids will enjoy it! Chef Mickey's is a most do for us! We always have a blast! I thought about going to Cape May Cafe and then using our pool hopping privleges and swimming at Stormalong Bay instead of Chef Mickey's, I'm still a little onthe fence about changing and doing all new stuff. We'll see!

I'm not even sure what the name of the fair is. Maybe Riverhead Country Fair?! I have to check with my MIL, she'll know! It goes along Main Street and back down by the riverfront. There was A LOT of stuff and it was a lot of fun!!

 

[faerieprincess]

Your ADRs look great! You will LOVE O'hana!!

 

[MEK]

Well Melissa:

That is some super great news! Wow....you must feel like a disney princess right now. That's how I felt in 2006 when I had two trips planned within a 12 week period. I felt sooooo spoiled. Actually, I almost have that now with my early June and late September trip. Funny how easy it is to get used to having multiple trips planned.

I really hope you like SSR. It's my home resort and I really like the way it is spread out. You will feel overwhelmed when you first arrive because it looks huge, but then you start to see how everything connects.

Your ADR's sound great. I am sure you are going to have a fantastic time and now we have two PTR's for the price of one.

 

[jenjolt]

Great ADRs Melissa!! I love both Ohana's and Rose and Crown so I know you can't go wrong with either of those!!! THe Fish and Chips was amazing at Rose and Crown...oh so yummy!!!! I can't wait to eat there again!!!!

Glad you were able to get everything you wanted!!

 

[mickeysmyboy]

Your ADRs look great! You will LOVE O'hana!!

Thanks Sare! I think Ohana is the one I'm forward to most! I can't wait be back at Poly!

Well Melissa:

That is some super great news! Wow....you must feel like a disney princess right now. That's how I felt in 2006 when I had two trips planned within a 12 week period. I felt sooooo spoiled. Actually, I almost have that now with my early June and late September trip. Funny how easy it is to get used to having multiple trips planned.

I really hope you like SSR. It's my home resort and I really like the way it is spread out. You will feel overwhelmed when you first arrive because it looks huge, but then you start to see how everything connects.

Your ADR's sound great. I am sure you are going to have a fantastic time and now we have two PTR's for the price of one.

I do feel like a disney princess!! Really, it's tons and tons of magic!!

I love the looks of SSR and thought what we saw of it when we went to the preview center was very nice!

So you have any suggestion as to a room request?!

I don't want to be too far from everything, especially the pool!

2 PTR's in 1 for me again! I did the same thing last time! I realized just a few minutes ago that I need to change my ticker, my link tag thingy and think of a new name! OMG! A lot to do!

Great ADRs Melissa!! I love both Ohana's and Rose and Crown so I know you can't go wrong with either of those!!! THe Fish and Chips was amazing at Rose and Crown...oh so yummy!!!! I can't wait to eat there again!!!!

Glad you were able to get everything you wanted!!

I've very excited about Ohana! I'm a little concerned about the kids meals at Rose and Crown but like I said if the kids hate it I'll run to the McD's tht serves mcnuggets and fries! DH was super happy that we're trying new places! Rose and Crown sounds great to him because they have Lamb and Fish and Chips! Both things he loves!

 

[eandesmom]

I'm in and am actually caught up, I think!

Anyway, I have to tell you something!

I’m a little ashamed of myself!

I’m such a follower!!

Shocking I know! But all this talk about the Teva Mush Flip Flops on other PTR’s and TR’s got me a little bit a wondering!

I’ve been resisting for awhile! It was very hard to do! Shoes are in my bloodline! My Grandma, who DD is named after, was a shoe diva! She had hundreds of pairs of beautiful shoes! Of course, she was also always dressed to perfection! Kind of June Cleaver-esque, but better. I have no need for 100’s of pairs of nice shoes. Jeans and nice flats or a pair of boots are good enough for my stay at home mom lifestyle.

I do have a thing about flip flops though! I have bunches and bunches of them that I’ve acquired over the years! My favorites so far are 2 pairs of Tidewater flips that I got last summer. I have 1 with a flip flop design and 1 with a pirate design!

The Teva’s sounded soooo good I finally broke down Tuesday and did an little looky looing!


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I have the exact same ones, in green. I my mushies.

I had the wonderful idea this morning to throw the kids in the car and run to walmart and buy a bunch of tee shirts and a bunch of dye and try my hand and tie dying mickey! Thanks to jenn-‘s inspiration! But then it occurred to me that DD would say “Mommy, why are we dying Mickey heads on shirts?” How could I explain that! I couldn’t, really. DD is too smart and wouldn’t take and out and out lie! Plus they would want to wear them and not save them for January. ERR!!! Do you think I could get them to clean the basement?! That way we’d be 1 step closer to a playroom down there. But, I’m thinking not on the kids cleaning! Hmmmm….

Can you make them now that you have another trip between now and then?

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DD at BBB






Cinderella with her carriage!


the whole family!


Boo To You Too Parade...










loved these guys!

Halloween fireworks...

Kiddos with Cindy

Us in MK! I look terrible in this picture but I still love it!

DD did BBB for the first time and it was truly magical! She had such a blast and looked so pretty! She really looked like Cinderella! When we got on the bus headed from DTD to WL the bus drive announced that princess Cinderella would be riding today and everyone clapped for her! It was so sweet!

MNSSHP was a blast! It was truly the best time EVER! We got lots and lots of complements on our costumes! I can’t wait to do it again! Fingers crossed for Oct 2010!

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And look, now you have it in 2009! I read this post, LOVED your pics and was so happy to get to your surprise! How very very fun!!!!!!!!!!! I would love to go for MNSSHP someday!

 

[ILuvCrush]

Melissa!

Congrats on the early trip!! AND the great ADRs! Your bonus trip is gonna fall right smack in between mine... so yet again...not gonna get to meet you neighbor.... but it's coming LOL!! we both keep taking 3+ trips a year,sooner or later we'll be there at the same time lol!!

I'm becoming more and more intrigued by R&C... I'll be anxious to find out what you and especially the kiddos think of it!

Paula

 

[SunnieRN]

Wow, I'm not sure where to start, so I'll just dive in!!! Congratulations on the weight loss and on now having two trips planned!!!!!

Don't feel funny about wanting to add on before you've had your first trip home!! I went to wdw for the first time last Sept., but lived in CA all my life until a couple of years ago and have been to disneyland over 50 times. I miss the skyway, the submarine ride, the waterfall skull rock and the shows they used to have at The golden horseshoe, among other things. I was shocked that wdw didn't have Mr. Toads Wild Ride or the Indiana Jones ride. We bought DVC on that trip, added on the day we got home, went back over Easter,, staying at SSR on developer points, from AKV and BLT. We haven't even seen AK yet, as our first trip home is next month!

I LOVE all of your pictures and your scrapbooks!!! Awesome!! Your kids are SO cute and I can't even tell you jow much fun it's been seeing them "grow up" through your pictures!!! Awww and the sleeping sickie kids really tugged at my heart.

I so appreciate you posting the MNSSHP pictures on MEK's TR as I got to show them to my grandson and we will most likely be going to the party!!!!

Loved the GF, BBB, MNSSHP, character photo, tent city, baby kiss, nieces and nephew surprise link, fez hat and 4th of July photos!!

Congratulations to DD and DH and looking forward to more!! Oh yes, can't wait to find out if the BTMRR trains have their names on them!!

 

[mickeysmyboy]

Yippee for 3 new disers on my PTR!! I LOVE new friends to chat with!!

eandesmom I'm nor forgetting to reply to you! For some reason the loose nut behind the key board (me) somehow messed up your quote and I had to delete it and will go back and post to you in a different post!

Melissa!

Congrats on the early trip!! AND the great ADRs! Your bonus trip is gonna fall right smack in between mine... so yet again...not gonna get to meet you neighbor.... but it's coming LOL!! we both keep taking 3+ trips a year,sooner or later we'll be there at the same time lol!!

I'm becoming more and more intrigued by R&C... I'll be anxious to find out what you and especially the kiddos think of it!

Paula

I'm sooo freakin excited about this trip!!! I can't believe that our trip fall like that again! The same thing happened with a few other people I'd love to met! One of these days I am going to get to go to one of these fun diser trips! I think it would be a blast!

I'm interested to see what R&C is like too! If figure of we hate then we now! DH wanted new places and I thought he'd like it. Plus, I'm really hoping for a patio seat! I think the kiddos will be ok if I can get the kidss pizza without chicken and the macaroni with marinara sauce they have without the beef in it. If not we'll try it and see what happens!

Wow, I'm not sure where to start, so I'll just dive in!!! Congratulations on the weight loss and on now having two trips planned!!!!!

Don't feel funny about wanting to add on before you've had your first trip home!! I went to wdw for the first time last Sept., but lived in CA all my life until a couple of years ago and have been to disneyland over 50 times. I miss the skyway, the submarine ride, the waterfall skull rock and the shows they used to have at The golden horseshoe, among other things. I was shocked that wdw didn't have Mr. Toads Wild Ride or the Indiana Jones ride. We bought DVC on that trip, added on the day we got home, went back over Easter,, staying at SSR on developer points, from AKV and BLT. We haven't even seen AK yet, as our first trip home is next month!

I LOVE all of your pictures and your scrapbooks!!! Awesome!! Your kids are SO cute and I can't even tell you jow much fun it's been seeing them "grow up" through your pictures!!! Awww and the sleeping sickie kids really tugged at my heart.

I so appreciate you posting the MNSSHP pictures on MEK's TR as I got to show them to my grandson and we will most likely be going to the party!!!!

Loved the GF, BBB, MNSSHP, character photo, tent city, baby kiss, nieces and nephew surprise link, fez hat and 4th of July photos!!

Congratulations to DD and DH and looking forward to more!! Oh yes, can't wait to find out if the BTMRR trains have their names on them!!

Thanks!!!

I'm sure we're going to add-on but DH told me if we went in Oct no adding on now! I'm really ok with that for now I really, really think we'll need to. Especially because we've now used all our points for 2009 & 2010 When we do our trip in late 2010 we'll borrow from 2011 and most like spend a few days at a non-DVC resort!

Thanks you so much for the compliment on my scrapbooks! I love to do it! I had hoped to finish DD's baby book before our January trip but with an extra trip in there now I'm not sure it's going to happen!

I love looking at all the pictures of them over our trips and watching them grow! I still can't believe DD with her chubby baby cheeks on our first trip! Now she's a tall, skinny little women! And DS6! He was such a little cutie and he looked at our first trip with such wonder and amazment! He's grownup so much since then! But, he's still in awe of everything!

My poor sick little boys was soooooooo sad! They were supe sick for a few hours! When the dr came their fevers were like 103! But he gave them some pixie dust and fixed them up for me!

I'm glad you enjoyed the MNSSHP photos! We had the best time at MNNSHP!! We really didn't do a lot, we didn't do the villian mix and mingle, we didn't do the dance parties etc. But just being there with MK all decked up for halloween and seeing the parade and fireworks and getting like 15 lbs of candy did it for us! I hoping to plan everything out a little better this time and do the things we missed!

LOL! I'm so trying to snag a picture of a name on train if it actually is there! DS6 loves BTMRR! DH gets motion sick and DD is a chicken so DS and I get to ride those kinda things alone! Which he loves and makes him thinks I'm the coolest mommy ever

More to come soon!!

 

[mickeysmyboy]

I'm in and am actually caught up, I think! Thanks for joining in! I hope you enjoy!



I have the exact same ones, in green. I my mushies. I love them soo much! So comfy! If I could justify 2 pairs I'd get another!



Can you make them now that you have another trip between now and then? Yes, yes, yes!!! My niece has to go home this weekend so we're going to tell the kids after that and next week I'll start tie dying! I actually have to go to walmart today, hopefully without kids, and I'm going to look for the kits and tees then!

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And look, now you have it in 2009! I read this post, LOVED your pics and was so happy to get to your surprise! How very very fun!!!!!!!!!!! I would love to go for MNSSHP someday![/QUOTE]

Thanks so much! I LOVE MNSSHP! I really can't wait!!!! Halloween at MNSSHP is so much fun! MK looks so different and cool with the decorations and lighting changes, people all dressed up in costume! I'd love to go every year! The area we live in doesn't have a lot of kids so halloween is kinda blah and I love halloween! I can't wait to go back to MNSSHP!!

More to come soon!

 

[mickeysmyboy]

So, I'm working on getting everything all set for this trip! I have a big pile of stuff in the corner in my bedroom that is stuff that will be going with us!

I've started my lists! Which I will share with you at a later date when I get them in better order and get my plan a little more set!

But for now I need your help!

Me thinks I need to re-name this thread! But, I'm having trouble coming up with anything at all!

The only thing I could come up with was "A fun, frolicking romp through 2 cazy trips to WDW!" I just don't like that name!

My head is spinning so much with all there is to do I guess my creative juices are all tapped out!

So, I'm opening this to suggestions, ideas and voting!

What do think I should call it?!​

 

[mickeysmyboy]

 

[tink1957]

I'm having a hard enough time coming up with my own PTR title. Maybe "Boo to you & AKV too".