Celebrating A 5th Birthday with Mickey & Rain,May 2009! Completed..

[mom2mek]

I'm all caught up Nichole! Great looking plans for the Studios. You mean you don't want to see the rivoting Backlot Tour? Man...that thing used to be fun!

Our spot for Block Party was ok, but I think by the end of May, the heat would be too much in that spot. Perhaps somewhere on the main drag - that way you can see the first "set" of the Block Party and move on to something else. The other sections of the parade route don't get to see anything until much, much later, but you still have to get your spot since everyone thinks that it will start and get to them in a matter of minutes. You could be waiting a while, or in a bad seat. I would try for Hollywood Blvd (is that the main drag, or is it Sunset? Oops...don't know my way around DHS well enough to know that! )

Sara

 

[kaysmommie]

We drove from Jersey last year! I was too, but it wasn't as bad as I thought.

Kathy

Wow you really superwoman that is a long drive. Took us 22 hours from NJ when I was 6 on my first trip. It takes 10 from here so I shouldn't complain. But we do have 2 free flight from Nashville (3 hours drive) guess Tom thinks we might as well save $200 and drive the 7 extra hours. We might use those tickets to go to Miami in the fall for our Anniverary.

I wanted to drive this year (mapquest puts it at 19 hours), but when my mom decided to come with us, we decided to fly. But I really wanted to drive, so if it's something you would consider......Do it.

But if not, I would book that one way ding if I were you! If you have to pay alot to come home, at least you saved money on the way there. I don't like taking chances and waiting....although some do and better deals come. I'm the "better safe than sorry" person.

I'm the safe way better safe than sorry, plus I want to try out magical Express . That is crazy for me because I don't let anyone handle my luggage but me.

I'm all caught up Nichole! Great looking plans for the Studios. You mean you don't want to see the rivoting Backlot Tour? Man...that thing used to be fun!

Our spot for Block Party was ok, but I think by the end of May, the heat would be too much in that spot. Perhaps somewhere on the main drag - that way you can see the first "set" of the Block Party and move on to something else. The other sections of the parade route don't get to see anything until much, much later, but you still have to get your spot since everyone thinks that it will start and get to them in a matter of minutes. You could be waiting a while, or in a bad seat. I would try for Hollywood Blvd (is that the main drag, or is it Sunset? Oops...don't know my way around DHS well enough to know that! )

Sara

Hi Sara,
That is exactly why I'm skipping Backlot tour too many others things to do. You know the kids would rather be in the pool anyway . Yes it's going to be hot in May . I think the main drag is Hollywood and Sunset is where the TOT and RNRC is. Hopefully wherever we sit it is shady. Planning is making me crazy today. I just want to be all done and not see the plans gain until we leave. So how is your trip coming along??

 

[OneTreeHillAddict]

Hi Tammy,
Thanks for the tips on American Idol. See I did forget all about it . If were going to see it I guess it better be early then. So what did you think of it? Also who do you like on AI?? Toy Story section would be great! Thomas also loves Bugs Life so I might have to go do some research, would be great to see both!

I didn't go inside to watch. Ashley and Chimere tried twice and both times were turned away. I saw a little piece of it on the screen outside while Sidney grabbed a cheese filled pretzel. The judges were so mean. It was funny. I think I might check it out next time. This past time we went to DHS twice. Once we were w/ Joy and Jess and the kids wanted to ride rides...the second time we had a passholder thing to do. That was really cool. I can't wait to show ya'll that in the TR!

As for the show on TV...I have not watched in years. I think the last year we actually watched was when Fantasia won. It's been a long time.

 

[kaysmommie]

I didn't go inside to watch. Ashley and Chimere tried twice and both times were turned away. I saw a little piece of it on the screen outside while Sidney grabbed a cheese filled pretzel. The judges were so mean. It was funny. I think I might check it out next time. This past time we went to DHS twice. Once we were w/ Joy and Jess and the kids wanted to ride rides...the second time we had a passholder thing to do. That was really cool. I can't wait to show ya'll that in the TR!

As for the show on TV...I have not watched in years. I think the last year we actually watched was when Fantasia won. It's been a long time.

I think well put American Idol on the maybe list. Looking forward to hearing about your trip . We have watched AI the last three years since it's a show the whole family can watch. I actually never saw the season with Fantasia, I saw the first season with kelly and then didn't watch for a long time.

 

[my2disneyboys]

Hi! We have the same name (I spell mine Nicole though) so I thought I would check out your report! Your plans sound great.

 

[kaysmommie]

Hi! We have the same name (I spell mine Nicole though) so I thought I would check out your report! Your plans sound great.

Hi Nicole and to my trip report. I have to come over and chekc out your plans since your trip is sooner.

 

[kaysmommie]

Just wanted to update that I bit the bullet on the kids airfare and just booked our flights. Total was $409 which isn't great but at least it's booked now. I really didn't want to drive, much easier to drive to Nashville (3 hours) and park there. So this will be our first time ever on Magical Express, a bit scary letting someone else handle the luggage hope it get there with no problems. When we flew from NJ they only had Mears back then which I hated. If I had to deal with them again I would just book a town car instead. A bit worried to be at SSR without my minivan there. With the buses sometimes it's easier and faster to just drive to get dinners and stuff like that. Hoping it all goes well though as I hate wasting valuable time at Disney. Also my packing will have to be lighter than usual, I guess well be doing laundry. Wow I need to stop complaining and just be happy to cross something else off the list .

 

[ladybugmom]

Just wanted to update that I bit the bullet on the kids airfare and just booked it. Total was $409 which isn't great but at least it's booked now. I really didn't want to drive, much easier to drive to Nashville (3 hours) and park there. So this will be our first time ever on Magical Express, a bit scary letting someone else handle the luggage hope it get there with no problems. When we flew from NJ they only had Mears back then which I hated. If I had to deal with them again I would just book a town car instead. A bit worried to be at SSR without my minivan there. With the buses sometimes it's easier and faster to just drive to get dinners and stuff like that. Hoping it all goes well though as I hate wasting valuable time at Disney. Also my packing will have to be lighter than usual, I guess well be doing laundry. Wow I need to stop complaining and just be happy to cross something else off the list .

Your price for airfare is not that bad!! Ours was over $1,000 for 3 people! Uggh!! 3 days after we booked our flights we got a code in the mail for $150 tickets and they wouldn't let us use it. It would have saved us TONS!! I was a bit irrate!

 

[kaysmommie]

Your price for airfare is not that bad!! Ours was over $1,000 for 3 people! Uggh!! 3 days after we booked our flights we got a code in the mail for $150 tickets and they wouldn't let us use it. It would have saved us TONS!! I was a bit irrate!

That stinks! What airline is it?

 

[MaryAz]

I think you did the right thing booking the airfare. Ours went down in price after I booked it-oh well. We are also doing ME-I am a little anxious about the luggage as well. I am packing extra clothes just in case. Yay,something else to cross off the list!

 

[29apr00]

glad you finally booked the airfare! Now just don't go back and look again!

 

[leamom2princesses]

Glad you booked your airfare. I haven't crossed that one off of my list yet. I know which flights I want but I'm going to wait another week or so and then book. I got a little nervous when both legs of the flight went up $20 last week.

 

[ladybugmom]

That stinks! What airline is it?

Northwest. Brent travels a lot with his job so he has miles with them.

 

[dddisrunner]

It must feel so good to finally have that booked! You will be fine with magical Express...we LOVE it! If you are really worried though you can grab your own luggage and not have them get it for you!

 

[kaysmommie]

I think you did the right thing booking the airfare. Ours went down in price after I booked it-oh well. We are also doing ME-I am a little anxious about the luggage as well. I am packing extra clothes just in case. Yay,something else to cross off the list!

The price always goes down after we book I guess. I know it will but I didn't want to chance it .. I'm definitely going to pack our bathing suits and some of the essentials we need right away in our carry on. The worst part is the contact solutions and stuff like that. Thinking of getting Lasik but I don't think I will be getting it done before the trip. Tempting though as I'll have so much less to pack. Crossing things off the list is the best isn't it?

glad you finally booked the airfare! Now just don't go back and look again!

I will try not to.

Glad you booked your airfare. I haven't crossed that one off of my list yet. I know which flights I want but I'm going to wait another week or so and then book. I got a little nervous when both legs of the flight went up $20 last week.

I saw that too, I was like of no it went up . But I bet a ding for both flights will come through in the next week. We are booked on the 11:45 so well just leave her at 7AM. Good luck with your airfare .

Northwest. Brent travels a lot with his job so he has miles with them.

If the miles help then that is a plus. The price always goes down after we book doesn't it?

It must feel so good to finally have that booked! You will be fine with magical Express...we LOVE it! If you are really worried though you can grab your own luggage and not have them get it for you!

Yes thrilled to have it down but having cold feet. I love having my car there from I get sick of the buses and to go to dinner's at the resorts and stuff. Also I can pack a ton when we drive , love bringing snacks and drinks for the room. Thanks for the ME advice. I'll have to think about that one. I told Tommy he wouldn't have to lug the bags to the room at least like we did at CBR . Maybe I'll just have Magical Express get them and hop they magically appear in our room within a reasonable amount of time. How long does it usually take to get your luggage??

 

[kaysmommie]

Well I have another decision to make. Trying to decide on the cake on Thomas' Birthday dinner. Lukcily I have plenty of time to think this one over since I'll probably just order a week before. We are going to have hiss Birthday party two days after we get back. Pretty sure the theme will be Wall E and we will just have a Barb B Q/ pool party since it's Mememorial day weekend. We are having dinner at Chef Mickeys again. I thought Garden Grill but my kids love CM the best. Hopefully there are no issues this time. I have narrowed it down to 2-3 cakes I think . I would love to have one delivered to the room but SSR doesn't do that since it's more like a condo resort.

First the Pirate cake. It's very small and the kids can finish so we don't have to lug it around after dinner. We may go back to MK or Epcot after dinner.

Then there is the Mickey cake which is my favorite and also Thomas' favorite Disney character. But we would have to lug it around and probably wouldn't finish it since we only have 1 more day until we go home. If I could get it delivered to our room then I would choose this cake.

Thomas asked about a Star Wars cake, but not sure if they would be able to make him one or not. This one is huge so defintely not this size, but would be perfect for home

 

[mkluvsmickey]

Hey Nichole! So glad you got the airfare taken care of - one less thing to worry about!

We saw American Idol in February and really enjoyed it - maybe you can fit it in!

Love the pirate cake - it is so unique!

 

[3princesses+aprince]

Yay for getting airfare booked. I know while I was waiting for deals to book mine, I was a nervous wreck. Luckily a great deal came through within the week of being ready to book. I was driving myself, my family and everyone at work CRAZY. My coworkers were all checking different websites. They were thinking, "lets all pitch in and get this girl her airfare so we can move on"...

I second the Pirate cake, very cool!!

 

[mom2mek]

As much as I really love that Mickey cake, I vote for the pirate cake.

Reason being, having that big cake for Katie's birthday in October ended up not really being necessary, and she would have been just fine had they had these smaller celebration cakes back in October. In fact, she would have been just fine with the free cupcake they would have brought out had I not ordered a custom cake. Don't get me wrong...I loved her cake, but we were at a buffet like you will be, and most of the cake ended up getting thrown away. We had two more days after her birthday to eat it, and we still never did.

THe pirate cake might be little, but it's adorable....and it's in a treasure chest with a cute pirate mickey inside! I love it!!

Sara

 

[29apr00]

I'd go for the mickey head and see if you could pick it up at Boardwalk Bakery sometime during the week so you'd be able to eat it all week!