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

[mkluvsmickey]

Hi Nichole! Just checking in with you. Your Magic Kingdom plans look great. I agree that there is no better place to celebrate a birthday!

I understand the busyness going on right now. Your trip will be here before you know it! We'll have to figure out if/when we can meet in May as it gets closer!

 

[OneTreeHillAddict]

I did my own share at the last minute! You can still do one or probably join one if you don't wanna run it yourself!? I did 5 total so we each paid $20. If you do one make sure you charge $22 now because you do have to pay for shipping. It's $7!

Your plans sound great! Thomas is going to have the best birthday ever! Ya know I am actually looking forward to the Hall of Presidents opening back up!

 

[mickeystoontown]

Whew! I just finished reading the entire thread. I don't get a 15 minute break like most people at work get so I read the entire thing. Yes....it took me longer than 15 minute but what the heck!

 

[MaryAz]

Sounds like a fun and special birthday. As for BBB-I would do it. Like you said it may be the last time she is interested. And if she enjoys it...What kind of camera did you get?? We got a new video camera-ours was 5+ years old. We pick it up on fri. Hope all the trips here and there go smoothly for you!

 

[kaysmommie]

MK day sounds great!!! I agree with you, nothing like spending your birthday at the MK!!!!

Hi Nichole! Just checking in with you. Your Magic Kingdom plans look great. I agree that there is no better place to celebrate a birthday!

I understand the busyness going on right now. Your trip will be here before you know it! We'll have to figure out if/when we can meet in May as it gets closer!

So happy the trip is getting closer! When you know your park schedule let me know. I'm still sort of between 2 itineraries. Well definitely try to meet up. I know Kaylee would love to meet Samantha also.

I did my own share at the last minute! You can still do one or probably join one if you don't wanna run it yourself!? I did 5 total so we each paid $20. If you do one make sure you charge $22 now because you do have to pay for shipping. It's $7!



Your plans sound great! Thomas is going to have the best birthday ever! Ya know I am actually looking forward to the Hall of Presidents opening back up!

Good idea. Thanks for the tip too. When is HOP supposed to open back up?

Whew! I just finished reading the entire thread. I don't get a 15 minute break like most people at work get so I read the entire thing. Yes....it took me longer than 15 minute but what the heck!

Thanks for reading

Sounds like a fun and special birthday. As for BBB-I would do it. Like you said it may be the last time she is interested. And if she enjoys it...What kind of camera did you get?? We got a new video camera-ours was 5+ years old. We pick it up on fri. Hope all the trips here and there go smoothly for you!

I'm going to call BBB today and see if they have anything for that day. Might be tough fitting it all in. She really wanted a hair wrap since she always gets one, but she has recital 7 days after the trip. So she won't be able to this trip. Our new camera is a Nikon D-60, kind of like the ones they use at the parks. Also we have a Panasonic Lumix that fits nicely in my purse, it also takes pretty good pics. Our video camera died on us at Disney in 2006. It was so much nicer getting a new smaller video camera. I'm sure you'll love having a newer one.

 

[dddisrunner]

Hi Nichole! Your MK plans look great and very thorough! As far as BBB is concerned, I wouldn't do it. maybe you could offer to buy Kaylee a souveneir instead (for a reasonable amount of course). I hope SSR works out for you! For every negative I read, I then see a positive review! Just go in not expecting much and maybe you will be pleasantly surprised! I would make sure you ask at the check in desk about linking your ressies and not having to move! Is that extra night through rental points, or is it a cash ressie? If it is cash, you might be able to call to link them since the DVC owner doesn't have anything to do with the cash ressie? KWIM Either way, good luck!

 

[3princesses+aprince]

Your Magic Kingdom plans look great! I wish Hall of Presidents was open this trip. My dd really wanted to go in there, she's really into that stuff, so that was a bummer to hear it was going to be closed. That's ok, we already have another trip in the plannings

 

[kaysmommie]

Hi Nichole! Your MK plans look great and very thorough! As far as BBB is concerned, I wouldn't do it. maybe you could offer to buy Kaylee a souveneir instead (for a reasonable amount of course). I hope SSR works out for you! For every negative I read, I then see a positive review! Just go in not expecting much and maybe you will be pleasantly surprised! I would make sure you ask at the check in desk about linking your ressies and not having to move! Is that extra night through rental points, or is it a cash ressie? If it is cash, you might be able to call to link them since the DVC owner doesn't have anything to do with the cash ressie? KWIM Either way, good luck!

The extra night is a cash ressie. CR couldn't link it for me. the DVC member would have to. But of course he is telling me it's not possible which we all know is not true. Not the happiest with this rental thing so far. Yesterday I called to book ME for our arrival. The CM asked me for our reservation number so she could book the departure. She couldn't find our ressie and then she said I definitely don't have ME booked for the way back . I know some CM's don't know everything so I tried not to worry. the DVC memeber did send me a conformation for our ressie, but I don't think he put in any of my request and he did not book our ME back as of yet. This is why I wish we were at CBR instead. Seemed like a great idea renting points but now it's sort of a headache since I'm not in charge of my vacation. Hopefully all goes well though and we like SSR. I don't think I'm going to Book BBB again. She has been twice already to the castle. I'm sure she would rather have stuff , even though she does like BBB.

Your Magic Kingdom plans look great! I wish Hall of Presidents was open this trip. My dd really wanted to go in there, she's really into that stuff, so that was a bummer to hear it was going to be closed. That's ok, we already have another trip in the plannings

Thanks . Kaylee really is into all this history stuff right now too, so I can relate to wishing HOP was open. She did a report on JFK a few months ago and had a blast doing all the research and typing it all on word. You have another trip planned ?? For when I have to hop over to your trippie and see, totally jealous of you right now.

 

[kaysmommie]

Water Park Day

Most likely we will go to Blizzard Beach this trip. We did Typhoon Lagoon last time and loved it, it's a beautiful tropical Water Park! But haven't been to BB since 2003 so can't wait to go back.

Must Do attractions include

• Teamboat Springs family raft ride (Kaylee loved it when she 3)
• Toboggan Racers
  
• Snow Stormers
• Run Off Rapids
• Ski Patrol training camp (great for the 5-12 year olds)
• Tike's peak (Thomas might like it)
• Melt Away bay (Wave pool)
• Cross Country Creek ( AKA lazy river and my favorite)
• Summit Plummit (Tommy might want to do this again)
  
• Slush Gusher (Thomas is not big enough)

I think we are doing just about everything at this park. Dinner will be at Hoop Dee Doo Revue this night. Also I would love to go back to Typhoon Lagoon if we have time one afternoon so Tom can try Shark Reef while I take pics. Also the kids love some of the slides and the Lazy river here.

Coming Up- Some pics, Disney binder, and making a countdown calendar.

 

[bouncycat]

Your plans for the wp look good, remember to wear water shoes or flip flops!! That concrete gets HOT!!!

 

[mickeystoontown]

We are also thinking about trying Blizzard Beach this year. We've been to Typhoon Lagoon already. Looks like your planning is going great!

 

[OneTreeHillAddict]

Water Park Day

Most likely we will go to Blizzard Beach this trip. We did Typhoon Lagoon last time and loved it, it's a beautiful tropical Water Park! But haven't been to BB since 2003 so can't wait to go back.

Must Do attractions include

• Teamboat Springs family raft ride (Kaylee loved it when she 3)
• Toboggan Racers
  
• Snow Stormers
• Run Off Rapids
• Ski Patrol training camp (great for the 5-12 year olds)
• Tike's peak (Thomas might like it)
• Melt Away bay (Wave pool)
• Cross Country Creek ( AKA lazy river and my favorite)
• Summit Plummit (Tommy might want to do this again)
  
• Slush Gusher (Thomas is not big enough)

I think we are doing just about everything at this park. Dinner will be at Hoop Dee Doo Revue this night. Also I would love to go back to Typhoon Lagoon if we have time one afternoon so Tom can try Shark Reef while I take pics. Also the kids love some of the slides and the Lazy river here.

Coming Up- Some pics, Disney binder, and making a countdown calendar.

My fave ride in all of BB is the family raft ride. The view from up there is so cool! I haver to find a waterproof case for the little cameras so I can take them on the ride with me. We went once during EMH and rode the raft about 6 times in a row. It was so much fun! That's my plan for this time too. Get there super early! Ride it a hundred times then do everything else.

I can't wait to see all the pics of HDDMR! We're going for the first time this Summer. (And some of the Topiairies!)

You'll be there bfore you now it!

 

[MaryAz]

Great plans for BB. Are you going on thurs?? We have it planned for fri. I know Avery is going to love it. And it looks like they have enough for Cayley as well. I thought about Hoop-you will have to tell me how you like it.

 

[kaysmommie]

Your plans for the wp look good, remember to wear water shoes or flip flops!! That concrete gets HOT!!!

Thanks,
the kids will be wearing them for sure. kaylee got her foot slcied open in the wave pool at TL last March. She fainted too

We are also thinking about trying Blizzard Beach this year. We've been to Typhoon Lagoon already. Looks like your planning is going great!

I loved BB last time we went. The wave pool is tamer for little kids. I do love the theme of TL though much more.

My fave ride in all of BB is the family raft ride. The view from up there is so cool! I haver to find a waterproof case for the little cameras so I can take them on the ride with me. We went once during EMH and rode the raft about 6 times in a row. It was so much fun! That's my plan for this time too. Get there super early! Ride it a hundred times then do everything else.

I can't wait to see all the pics of HDDMR! We're going for the first time this Summer. (And some of the Topiairies!)


You'll be there bfore you now it!

That raft ride is the best! We have to try and do it at least a few times. Of course I hate the walk up all those stairs and the chairlift freaks me out. I guess I'll be walking the stairs after all. I hope HDD is a good show.

Great plans for BB. Are you going on thurs?? We have it planned for fri. I know Avery is going to love it. And it looks like they have enough for Cayley as well. I thought about Hoop-you will have to tell me how you like it.

We are going to BB on Tuesday. It was supposed to be Sunday but I switched days to make the meet. Cayley will probably like the family raft ride and Tike's peak. Tommy and I usually trade off. I'll let you know about HDD. I have read lots of good reviews. But not exactly sure if I will think it's funny.

 

[OneTreeHillAddict]

I'm trying to lose some weight before this trip. Last time the stairs about killed me. If I get in shape I'll be fine. I'd much rather walk then wait in line for the chairs but during EMH it's not so bad.

 

[mom2mek]

Ok, I'm all caught up. I'm sorry your DVC rental thing isn't going too well - I'm sure everything will work out fine once you get there. Its all those expectations we planners put on ourselves!! Ugh!

The MK day looks full, but fun, fun, fun!!! The Birthday fun card should be great for Thomas to buy a couple of birthday presents with!

(Sorry I have no input on the water parks - I have never been, but it looks like you have a good plan!)

You're getting close!! (which also means I am too....)


Sara

 

[leamom2princesses]

Hi Nichole! I think your MK and BB plans look terrific. You guys are going to have so much fun! Only 37 days until our vacations begin!! It will be here before we know it

 

[3princesses+aprince]

Oooo, a water park day. We are not doing a water park this time, next trip for sure though, which is planned for September 2010. A little ways away, but I hope to book the room over the summer. And I am excited that I won't have to come home from this trip wondering when I will ever go back again. I can already start thinking about our next trip. Which, I havn't decided yet, may be a surprise!! I have it planned with my best friend (we've always wanted to take a trip together) And she has 2 daughters all around my daughter's ages. They are going to have a blast!

 

[29apr00]

Blizzard Beach is so much fun! I love the family raft ride! But we always seem to go when it's cold!

 

[kaysmommie]

I'm trying to lose some weight before this trip. Last time the stairs about killed me. If I get in shape I'll be fine. I'd much rather walk then wait in line for the chairs but during EMH it's not so bad.

So you like the chair lift? It scares me , since I'm scared of heights. My hands were so sweaty I couldn't hold on .

Ok, I'm all caught up. I'm sorry your DVC rental thing isn't going too well - I'm sure everything will work out fine once you get there. Its all those expectations we planners put on ourselves!! Ugh!

The MK day looks full, but fun, fun, fun!!! The Birthday fun card should be great for Thomas to buy a couple of birthday presents with!

(Sorry I have no input on the water parks - I have never been, but it looks like you have a good plan!)

You're getting close!! (which also means I am too....)


Sara

Hi Sara,
Yes it must be partly that I'm a planning and like to be in control of my reservation, magical express etc. Also that my car won't be there stresses me out a bit too. I'm not used to only taking buses. Though at Poly we usually just park and never drive anywhere, so you will be fine. I remember, you don't do waterparks. for our trips getting close!!!

Hi Nichole! I think your MK and BB plans look terrific. You guys are going to have so much fun! Only 37 days until our vacations begin!! It will be here before we know it

Thanks Leanne,
I can't wait, it won't be long for us now.

Oooo, a water park day. We are not doing a water park this time, next trip for sure though, which is planned for September 2010. A little ways away, but I hope to book the room over the summer. And I am excited that I won't have to come home from this trip wondering when I will ever go back again. I can already start thinking about our next trip. Which, I havn't decided yet, may be a surprise!! I have it planned with my best friend (we've always wanted to take a trip together) And she has 2 daughters all around my daughter's ages. They are going to have a blast!

Your future trip plans sound good so far. That will be great for the girls! At least you will already have another one to plan for when you get back. That helps from getting the Disney depression . Who knows when we will get back. I hope maybe sometime in 2010 for sure.

Blizzard Beach is so much fun! I love the family raft ride! But we always seem to go when it's cold!

A cold water park day doesn't sound fun. The raft is great at BB. the one at TL is very short. I was shocked when it was over, it lasted like 4 seconds.