Bringing Mom to WDW for MY bday, Sept '09! Day 4 Part 1..AK and Tusker House 12/30!

[DisneymoonJess07]

Congrats! That sounds like a great deal for you, especially with the second trip!

ETA: CUTE PIC!!

Did you guys do photopass?

 

[disneygirlinnj]

Congrats! That sounds like a great deal for you, especially with the second trip!

ETA: CUTE PIC!!

Did you guys do photopass?

Thanks! Yup...we did photopass. I've done it that past two trips and will do it every time from now on. It's a little expensive but there's always those photopass shares on here and also the discounts if you buy prior to your trip. I am a HUGEEEEE photo person (a big hobby of mine is learning to take photos) so this is right up my alley. Everyone I go with already knows that we MUST stop by almost every photopass photographer we run into just to grab a photo. Plus... they'll gladly take one with your camera as well. Not all of the photos come out great, some come out down right horrible but for the most part, these guys know pretty much what they're doing.

The photographers take some cute photos...like of my mom and I standing on either side of Pluto and kissing him while he stands in the middle looking bashful. And you can get the cool photos of you holding Tinkerbell, Simba, etc.

I also like adding all the borders and stuff. If you go to my bottom two trippies in my signature, there's a link in the first post of each that links to my photopass photos in that topic.

 

[DisneymoonJess07]

it sounds cool...might have to look into that...it's $99 if you do it ahead of time, right?

 

[stacikristine]

Hey! I'm subbing...I can't wait to hear all about your trip with your mom! What great savings--I know you've already made up your mind, but I was going to tell you to go the route you did. I think you'll enjoy having the $480 off the room since food isn't your main concern this trip. So way to go!! My DH and I will be leaving when you're coming--we're staying from the 20-26 at AKL (we're renting points). I went to F&WF in 2006, but we didn't really take advantage of all of the stuff because we had a lot of little kids with us. I'm excited to hear how you like it!

 

[disneygirlinnj]

it sounds cool...might have to look into that...it's $99 if you do it ahead of time, right?

Yup! I believe it's only 99. We sadly only were able to use that discount once. The 2nd time I couldn't find the link or a link that worked!

Hey! I'm subbing...I can't wait to hear all about your trip with your mom! What great savings--I know you've already made up your mind, but I was going to tell you to go the route you did. I think you'll enjoy having the $480 off the room since food isn't your main concern this trip. So way to go!! My DH and I will be leaving when you're coming--we're staying from the 20-26 at AKL (we're renting points). I went to F&WF in 2006, but we didn't really take advantage of all of the stuff because we had a lot of little kids with us. I'm excited to hear how you like it!

Welcome! Thanks for the reassurance that I made the right decision with the savings. I'll definitely come back with a very detailed report about F&W. I love trying new foods so this is right up my alley!

 

[DisneymoonJess07]

I found a link with Google: http://www.disneyphotopass.com/previsitcdplan.aspx

Hope that is useful for you!

 

[disneygirlinnj]

I found a link with Google: http://www.disneyphotopass.com/previsitcdplan.aspx

Hope that is useful for you!

Thank you so much! I have no idea why it was so hard for me to find for my last trip!

Now hopefully this offer will stick around for awhile!

 

[DisneymoonJess07]

Yup, I hope so. It looks pretty permanent, but they might make it difficult to find so that fewer people use it, KWIM?

 

[jenny105]

I'm subbing! I figured I'd pop in your PTR since we're going around the same time.

You and your mom are so cute! Love that pic!

I wanted to do the free dining but since we're booked on a Land & Sea package we can't unless I go and book everything separately. It seems like kind of a hassle.

 

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Hey, it's Amy of Amy & Beth.

Loving your pre-trip report. That is so nice that you're taking your mom with you!

Drinking around the world...just make sure to pace yourself. I did that when I was doing my college program in 2002 and I ended up doing 8 countries in an hour and a half. I don't suggest that.

Great to see you over here!

 

[seasideteacher]

Sounds like you have a bargin! I just booked the free dining for my in-laws... but I think we would of used the 40% off since they don't eat a lot at pricey places, and the are staying at AKL! Lucky!

Looking forward to hearing more about your trip!
Now i will go read you other trip report....

 

[disneygirlinnj]

Hey, it's Amy of Amy & Beth.

Loving your pre-trip report. That is so nice that you're taking your mom with you!

Drinking around the world...just make sure to pace yourself. I did that when I was doing my college program in 2002 and I ended up doing 8 countries in an hour and a half. I don't suggest that.

Great to see you over here!

Amy!!! omg so good to see you over here, I should have known you where here Oh...DEFINITELY pacing myself for the drink around the world. We'll start somewhat early and take our time eating and drinking.

** side note everyone... (sorry Amy...lol)... Amy and I have known each other since we were...12? We were both HUGE Mickey Mouse Club fans (along with her sister) and you can kinda say it's the MMC and Disney that introduced us to each other. Sadly we haven't seen each other since we were...14? 15? I can't even remember!

Sounds like you have a bargin! I just booked the free dining for my in-laws... but I think we would of used the 40% off since they don't eat a lot at pricey places, and the are staying at AKL! Lucky!

Looking forward to hearing more about your trip!
Now i will go read you other trip report....

Thank you! Welcome!

 

[wdwmom0f3]

Hey! I followed you over from my per trip report. I see that you are going in Sept too, and for your Birthday. My mom will also be there for her birthday and she too will be getting the $75.00 gift card. Did you register your name & print the form to take with you? Be sure to do that if you have not, you have to have it with you.

That's a nice gift, I think. She was excited about it when I told her.

We will be at POR and I can't wait!!

 

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Amy!!! omg so good to see you over here, I should have known you where here Oh...DEFINITELY pacing myself for the drink around the world. We'll start somewhat early and take our time eating and drinking.

** side note everyone... (sorry Amy...lol)... Amy and I have known each other since we were...12? We were both HUGE Mickey Mouse Club fans (along with her sister) and you can kinda say it's the MMC and Disney that introduced us to each other. Sadly we haven't seen each other since we were...14? 15? I can't even remember!

It's been years! I think it was when Meredith had the MMC party...and I don't even remember how many years ago that was! Those MMC memories are priceless and I can't help but think about them everytime I'm at Studios!

 

[jenny105]

It's been years! I think it was when Meredith had the MMC party...and I don't even remember how many years ago that was! Those MMC memories are priceless and I can't help but think about them everytime I'm at Studios!

I was a huge MMC fan! Tony Lucca

 

[stacikristine]

Ok. So I just spent yesterday and today at work reading your past two TRs! They're SOO good! I love your pirate outfits. And the wedding was gorgeous. And I want to take a trip with my mom someday too! I'm excited to read the rest of your plans! YAY for going in September!!

 

[disneygirlinnj]

Hey! I followed you over from my per trip report. I see that you are going in Sept too, and for your Birthday. My mom will also be there for her birthday and she too will be getting the $75.00 gift card. Did you register your name & print the form to take with you? Be sure to do that if you have not, you have to have it with you.

That's a nice gift, I think. She was excited about it when I told her.

We will be at POR and I can't wait!!

Welcome over here! I registered my name but I didn't print out the form. I heard you don't have to print it out? Just go and show your ID? I'll probably print it out anyway though just to be safe. The $75 is definitely a nice gift! Not sure what we'll spend it on yet!

It's been years! I think it was when Meredith had the MMC party...and I don't even remember how many years ago that was! Those MMC memories are priceless and I can't help but think about them everytime I'm at Studios!

omg I totally forgot about Meredith's party! I still get all the memories rushing to me when I walk into MGM. Standing in that HOT sun waiting to go to Rocks the Planet...then standing inside FOREVER on line.. Countless tapings Lisa and I went to while my poor parents just had to wander around the parks without us. haha! Going on the Backstage Tour (when it used to go through the upstairs of the studios) just trying to catch a glimpse of any of them.

I was a huge MMC fan! Tony Lucca

I've been trying to see Tony every time he comes into the city for shows and I haven't been able to make it in years. I saw him maybe 4 years ago and he was great!

Ok. So I just spent yesterday and today at work reading your past two TRs! They're SOO good! I love your pirate outfits. And the wedding was gorgeous. And I want to take a trip with my mom someday too! I'm excited to read the rest of your plans! YAY for going in September!!

Thank you so much! welcome!

 

[TheDisneyGirl02]

omg I totally forgot about Meredith's party! I still get all the memories rushing to me when I walk into MGM. Standing in that HOT sun waiting to go to Rocks the Planet...then standing inside FOREVER on line.. Countless tapings Lisa and I went to while my poor parents just had to wander around the parks without us. haha! Going on the Backstage Tour (when it used to go through the upstairs of the studios) just trying to catch a glimpse of any of them.

Remember on the backstage tour, that Bette Midler pigeon short? How many times did we see that on that tour, it seemed like a million!

 

[HeatherBelle614]

LOVE the pic of you and your momma!!

I'm glad you got your decisions planned out.

 

[MyMuse]

Hiya! I finally got myself over here.

You are going to love POFQ! It is so pretty and quiet. Perfect after a day at the parks.

It's so nice to have mother/daughter trips. I enjoyed trips with my mom before she passed away. I treasure those pictures.

I'm confused over the dining plan too. I can never figure it out! I am going to total all my food from my March trip and compare it to the dining plan. I can't get one for my May trip becasue I booked a room-only reservation. Apparentely, you can't add dining.

What is Tables in Wonderland? I'm going to have to search that. Any discount is a good discount! LOL!

Oh and the photopass share was a good experience. I'm hoping to get my CDs today from my March trip. I did it again for the May trip. I did love playing around with those borders.

Looking forward to your pre-trippie!