Calling all Kentucky Bluegrass DVCers

[disney212]

Here are our ADR's in no particular order:

Chef's deFrance-dinner and I was able to make an ADR for 12/20 non CP!
Garden Grill-dinner for CP- have to wait until 6/26 when it opens for ADR's
Be Our Guest- have to wait until it opens for ADR's
Ohana-dinner
CRT-dinner
Liberty Tree Tavern-dinner
Plaza- dinner the night of MVMCP

And we will hit our favorite QS's too: Contempo Cafe, POFQ for beignets, FlameTree, Tangenine Cafe, Wolfgang Puck's, Bongo's Cuban Cafe QS window....

I better start my diet right now or I may need 2 plane tickets home...

 

[AirGoofy]

Here are our ADR's in no particular order:

Chef's deFrance-dinner and I was able to make an ADR for 12/20 non CP!
Garden Grill-dinner for CP- have to wait until 6/26 when it opens for ADR's
Be Our Guest- have to wait until it opens for ADR's
Ohana-dinner
CRT-dinner
Liberty Tree Tavern-dinner
Plaza- dinner the night of MVMCP

And we will hit our favorite QS's too: Contempo Cafe, POFQ for beignets, FlameTree, Tangenine Cafe, Wolfgang Puck's, Bongo's Cuban Cafe QS window....

I better start my diet right now or I may need 2 plane tickets home...

Yeah, I don't do any better. Walk 7 miles a day, swim, and gain weight? Only at WDW. I thought BOG wasn't going to open until aft the holidays. I hope they get it open in time for your trip. We really liked Bongos and ate there on our Disneymoon. I'm not sure our dds are old enough that they would enjoy the food, and I really don't want to fight over chicken nuggets not being on the menu. Last trip to BWV, we had a hankering for some Beignets, so we boated to DHS, bus to POFQ, ate beignets, boat ride to DTD, and bus back to BWV. That is such a great thing about DVC - we would never have done that before, but a nice way to spend a non-park day.

 

[disney212]

We keep "hearing" that BOG will be open for the 2012 "holidays" wish us as we would really love to eat there. We do have a back up plan for the GF Cafe incase it isn't open.

Last trip I didn't gain any weight but DH gained enough for both of us. I wasn't 100% so I think that helped since I wasn't feeling that great.

 

[AirGoofy]

We keep "hearing" that BOG will be open for the 2012 "holidays" wish us as we would really love to eat there. We do have a back up plan for the GF Cafe incase it isn't open.

Last trip I didn't gain any weight but DH gained enough for both of us. I wasn't 100% so I think that helped since I wasn't feeling that great.

We really like GF Cafe. They brought a newly married couple thru last time and everyone applauded. I think it would be cool to have my vows renewed at WDW, but not sure I could get tuxedoed in that heat.

 

[disney212]

We really like GF Cafe. They brought a newly married couple thru last time and everyone applauded. I think it would be cool to have my vows renewed at WDW, but not sure I could get tuxedoed in that heat.

Cool! We are doing it in 2014 but can't decide if we will do it at WDW, Hawaii, DCL or Castaway Cay. Last one was very formal, DH's 1st but my 2nd, so this time I want sand involved! It will be our 15th anniversary!

 

[AirGoofy]

Cool! We are doing it in 2014 but can't decide if we will do it at WDW, Hawaii, DCL or Castaway Cay. Last one was very formal, DH's 1st but my 2nd, so this time I want sand involved! It will be our 15th anniversary!

Early congrats on the anniversary. I'm sure the cost is just outrageous, but is Disney. We celebrate our 15 in 2015, but I am working on our 20th anniversary. My plan now is to do 4 days in Aulani and 4 days at DL. I can knock two mor DVC resorts out that way, oh yeah, and gt credit for big anniversary celebration.

 

[disney212]

Sounds like a good plan! As far as costs for the vow renewals the best price, based on what is included, seems to be DCL to us. I am still researching but that is my opinion based on what I have seen so far.

 

[AirGoofy]

Sounds like a good plan! As far as costs for the vow renewals the best price, based on what is included, seems to be DCL to us. I am still researching but that is my opinion based on what I have seen so far.

What is all included? I've not really looked at it.

 

[disney212]

What is all included? I've not really looked at it.

Disclaimer, I have been up since 4 am but if my memory serves me correctly, some of the things included a cake, some pictures, dinner at Remy's, a $200 on board credit, and a few other things that are evading my sleepy mind. I got the info from Disney.

 

[AirGoofy]

Disclaimer, I have been up since 4 am but if my memory serves me correctly, some of the things included a cake, some pictures, dinner at Remy's, a $200 on board credit, and a few other things that are evading my sleepy mind. I got the info from Disney.

Sounds good. I need to check more into it. The other option is to go to Aulani after the dds are out of the home. A vows renewal might be a good way to go in the interim. Hope you get some sleep. Work or sick child?

 

[disney212]

Sounds good. I need to check more into it. The other option is to go to Aulani after the dds are out of the home. A vows renewal might be a good way to go in the interim. Hope you get some sleep. Work or sick child?

Fortunately neither, I have a pinched nerve in my shoulder that is making it hard to sleep.

If I remember correctly, Aluani was one of the more expensive options. We looked at staying there but having a non-Disney renewal. They have some good deals if you look outside of Disney. Being from KY I assume you have been to Gatlinburg and most of the regular deals were on par with what they offer down there.

 

[AirGoofy]

Fortunately neither, I have a pinched nerve in my shoulder that is making it hard to sleep.

If I remember correctly, Aluani was one of the more expensive options. We looked at staying there but having a non-Disney renewal. They have some good deals if you look outside of Disney. Being from KY I assume you have been to Gatlinburg and most of the regular deals were on par with what they offer down there.

Ouch. I have a herniated disc in my back, and at its worse, it would rub th nerve and my toe would hurt or go numb. Weird feeling. I'm sure yours is a lot worse than mine. I hope you can some treatment to help.

Yes, we went to Gatlinburg and Dollywood a couple of times. I looked at that for our original wedding but decided against it. Of all th Disney options, the wedding pavilion is really the one I want to do. I went on Disney's website after these posts to check it out. It looks great and expensive.

 

[disney212]

Ouch. I have a herniated disc in my back, and at its worse, it would rub th nerve and my toe would hurt or go numb. Weird feeling. I'm sure yours is a lot worse than mine. I hope you can some treatment to help.

Yes, we went to Gatlinburg and Dollywood a couple of times. I looked at that for our original wedding but decided against it. Of all th Disney options, the wedding pavilion is really the one I want to do. I went on Disney's website after these posts to check it out. It looks great and expensive.

Good luck with the back, I had a 6 inch rod implanted in 1999 and it was the best decision I ever made -- no back problems since! The nerve will just take a few weeks to heal, I had some surgery in march and they removed some ribs, the doctor thinks I moved wrong in my sleep and caught it on one of the cut bones. It isn't as bad as it sounds, more of an ache than true pain. I know back pain is true pain!
We love the pavilion too but since we had such a huge formal wedding the first time we want to go a different direction. When you do yours there you better post lots of pictures. I have a DS24 and a DD23 so a Disney World wedding may be in our future yet!

 

[AirGoofy]

Good luck with the back, I had a 6 inch rod implanted in 1999 and it was the best decision I ever made -- no back problems since! The nerve will just take a few weeks to heal, I had some surgery in march and they removed some ribs, the doctor thinks I moved wrong in my sleep and caught it on one of the cut bones. It isn't as bad as it sounds, more of an ache than true pain. I know back pain is true pain!
We love the pavilion too but since we had such a huge formal wedding the first time we want to go a different direction. When you do yours there you better post lots of pictures. I have a DS24 and a DD23 so a Disney World wedding may be in our future yet!

Yikes, a rod? I'm scared of back surgery and plan to avoid it as long as possible. I have two dds and probably one of them will want to get married there. How about your two DS? Think they will be interested. DW and I got married in our back yard. But, we built our house, so I tell her that we spent $115K on our wedding. We Disneymooned at WDW.

 

[disney212]

Yikes, a rod? I'm scared of back surgery and plan to avoid it as long as possible. I have two dds and probably one of them will want to get married there. How about your two DS? Think they will be interested. DW and I got married in our back yard. But, we built our house, so I tell her that we spent $115K on our wedding. We Disneymooned at WDW.

I was afraid of the rod too but I couldn't take the pain anymore. I was wheeled into the hospital since I could no longer walk without pain and walked out pain free 36 hrs later, no stitches either, they use glue and yes I can ride all the rides at WDW! Best decision I ever made.

I understand about the house, that is why I have a small diamond in my ring. Sounds like you deserve to do it right! I would go for the wedding of your dreams. I have learned that life is for living and although I plan for tomorrow I do live for today!!!!

 

[AirGoofy]

I was afraid of the rod too but I couldn't take the pain anymore. I was wheeled into the hospital since I could no longer walk without pain and walked out pain free 36 hrs later, no stitches either, they use glue and yes I can ride all the rides at WDW! Best decision I ever made.

I understand about the house, that is why I have a small diamond in my ring. Sounds like you deserve to do it right! I would go for the wedding of your dreams. I have learned that life is for living and although I plan for tomorrow I do live for today!!!!

Well, I'm not there in pain yet, although it did keep me limited the last time for abut a month. I had been exercising and had lost about 20 pounds. I don't know what I did, but it flared up (not when exercising) and I was in pain a week or so,limping around without being able to stand completely straight, and another 3 weeks before pain free and full mobility. I hear you about living in the day. We invest for retirement, are debt free except for the house and small student loan, and take two trips to WDW a year. I would like to save more money for emergencies, but we aree meeting our needs now, hopefully retirement needs in the future, and fun needs now.

 

[disney212]

Glad you are not in too much pain! Mine was 24/7 so I was more than ready to have surgery.

Glad to see you are planning for the future. I work in finance and I see so many folks who have nothing. We have been saving for years and should be able to retire at 59 1/2. Only a couple more years to pay on the house and then we will downsize and pay cash based on selling our current home. We are also lucky to live in an area where homes haven't lost much value and still sell within a few weeks of listing them. We are thinking of taking a few $ out of our savings and buying a small home in FL. We have an agent but won't jump on anything unless it is very close to what we want.

 

[AirGoofy]

Glad to see you are planning for the future. I work in finance and I see so many folks who have nothing. We have been saving for years and should be able to retire at 59 1/2. Only a couple more years to pay on the house and then we will downsize and pay cash based on selling our current home. We are also lucky to live in an area where homes haven't lost much value and still sell within a few weeks of listing them. We are thinking of taking a few $ out of our savings and buying a small home in FL. We have an agent but won't jump on anything unless it is very close to what we want.

I just wish I had learned about investing sooner. Really, it is something that should be taught in HS. That whole investment question about depositing 2K a year starting at 18 vs depositing more later. I talk to my dds now (10,7) who both have bank accounts about investing in mutual funds and not having credit card debt.

We too have thought about buying a property in Florida. Our plan is to retire the as well. And, with th housing market what it is, now is a great time to buy. I would like to retire in WDW, but that probably would not happen. We have considered different options near Orlando as well as th beach. My hesitation is that if we bought the property, I really wouldn't want it sitting vacant for two decades, and would need someone to manage the property. If I could do that and find someone to rent it to at cost, then I would be happy with that arrangement.

 

[disney212]

My dad has "volunteered" to live in it until we are ready.. He is in his mid 60's and in good health and always wanted to to live in FL.

 

[AirGoofy]

My dad has "volunteered" to live in it until we are ready.. He is in his mid 60's and in good health and always wanted to to live in FL.

What sacrifice!