Colleen's Aug/Sept trip report....

[ZeroToHero]

AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How long does it take to file share?

....Do I really want to wait for the CD?

 

[jenseib]

Yay!

 

[Me&3]

 

[OneTreeHillAddict]

Okay....I was just looking at my ressie for next Summer. I saw all of this on it....what's the deal? It probably says something on here already but as you all know I am an absentee as of lately. What's the deal with the red stuff?


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08/15/2010 FEATURE
WDW RESORT ARCADE CARD-100 PTS
1 PER ROOM[ 1, 3 ]

08/15/2010 FEATURE
BASS FISHING OFFER VOUCHER
1 PER ROOM[ 1, 3 ]

08/15/2010 FEATURE
MINIATURE GOLF VOUCHER
1 PER ROOM[ 1, 3 ]

08/15/2010 FEATURE
WDW MARINA OFFER VOUCHER
1 PER ROOM[ 1, 3 ]

08/15/2010 FEATURE
NIKI BRYAN SPA OFFER VOUCHER
1 PER ROOM[ 1, 3 ]

08/15/2010 FEATURE
PLANET HOLLYWOOD SOUVENIR VCHR
1 PER ROOM[ 1, 3 ]

08/15/2010 FEATURE
PLANET HOLLYWOOD $15 MEAL VCHR
1 PER ROOM[ 1, 3 ]

08/15/2010 FEATURE
SAMMY DUVALL OFFER VOUCHER
1 PER ROOM[ 1, 3 ]

08/15/2010 FEATURE
QUICK SERVICE MEALS
1 PER PERSON, PER NIGHT[ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ]

08/15/2010 FEATURE
SNACKS
1 PER PERSON, PER NIGHT[ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ]

08/15/2010 FEATURE
TABLE SERVICE MEALS
1 PER PERSON, PER NIGHT[ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ]

 

[ZeroToHero]

they're the new package deals - they got rid of the 5x7 photo voucher and a couple of other things, I think, and put those in. I could use a spa treatment right now, actually.....


In other news - the Photopass pictures have all been edited and are getting uploaded right now to Shutterfly.

 

[CharacterFan]

That's great about the photopass. I've got a lot to catch up on. We starting to get back to normal after a flood like 2 weeks ago. Luckily we live on a hill so the only things we lost were a really old washer and dryer. Two of our neighbors lost everything. It feels weird to walk outside and just see all thier stuff sitting on the curb.

Alright. I'm hopefully going to catch up tonight if not tomorrow for sure.

 

[ladybugmom]

WOW!! Looking at those O'hana pics is making my mouth water!!! That was one of our favorite dinners! And how sweet that your hubby exchanged your pants for some new ones!! Can't wait to see the Photopass pics!!

 

[OneTreeHillAddict]

they're the new package deals - they got rid of the 5x7 photo voucher and a couple of other things, I think, and put those in. I could use a spa treatment right now, actually.....


In other news - the Photopass pictures have all been edited and are getting uploaded right now to Shutterfly.

Where is that spa done at? I wonder what it includes. Is there alink to read up on it? So happy to see changes. I always forgot to use my picture anyway.

Wow girl you work fast! That's cool how they let you add borders for AI stuff. I saw the Mickey one. So cute! The PB thing was much faster huh? I still haven't put mine in. I still to make discs for a couple of others. Half of ya'll did PB...the other half did a disc.

That's great about the photopass. I've got a lot to catch up on. We starting to get back to normal after a flood like 2 weeks ago. Luckily we live on a hill so the only things we lost were a really old washer and dryer. Two of our neighbors lost everything. It feels weird to walk outside and just see all thier stuff sitting on the curb.

Alright. I'm hopefully going to catch up tonight if not tomorrow for sure.

Oh man. That's terrible. I saw pictures on Heather's FB. It looked bad over there. Do I have your address already? I need to go through my book and see what I need. I'll be making discs in the AM.

 

[ZeroToHero]

Where is that spa done at? I wonder what it includes. Is there alink to read up on it? So happy to see changes. I always forgot to use my picture anyway.

Wow girl you work fast! That's cool how they let you add borders for AI stuff. I saw the Mickey one. So cute! The PB thing was much faster huh? I still haven't put mine in. I still to make discs for a couple of others. Half of ya'll did PB...the other half did a disc.

I think the spas are all Nikki Bryant Spas... nope. Saratoga Springs & Grand Floridian:

Here's the link to info

Photobucket was much faster! I was going to do the disc, but I got impatient. And these pictures turned out great! Now I just need to order them....


And yeah, I was surprised by the borders! I was mad though, that I didn't know you could upload 1900 Park Fare pictures to Photopass.. I found out the other day.

Oh well. I already have a lot. they just won't have borders.

 

[OneTreeHillAddict]

Hello everyone. Now that we're not going in December I've lost all of my "Disney" magic. I'm just not into the whole trip report thing right now. The kids are bummed and they need their mommy. Sorry.

Hope everyone has a great weekend! Stay in touch. I'll be back eventually with a PTR for next Summer. XOXO Tammy




Thanks for the link D!

 

[ZeroToHero]

Hello everyone. Now that we're not going in December I've lost all of my "Disney" magic. I'm just not into the whole trip report thing right now. The kids are bummed and they need their mommy. Sorry.

Hope everyone has a great weekend! Stay in touch. I'll be back eventually with a PTR for next Summer. XOXO Tammy

Thanks for the link D!

Oh no Tammy! I'm sorry... that sucks. I guess you have to look at it that you got to go a few times this year, and will be going again next year. It still is awful, since you were looking forward to it, but after a while (next year, definitely, if not sooner), you'll be so busy looking forward to the next trip that you'll be okay with this.

 

[OneTreeHillAddict]

Oh no Tammy! I'm sorry... that sucks. I guess you have to look at it that you got to go a few times this year, and will be going again next year. It still is awful, since you were looking forward to it, but after a while (next year, definitely, if not sooner), you'll be so busy looking forward to the next trip that you'll be okay with this.

Thanks girl. The worst part was seeing the kids get upset but hey...things happen. I'm already looking forward to next Summer/Fall, whatever we change it to!

Do you know what the spa includes? Maybe I can take DD to get something done. She would love that!

 

[Goofy22]

Hey Ladies I'll be back later with an update I have to get it all together.

I don't know how interesting I'm going to be since I've never done this before but i'll try!

Tammy I'm sorry that you can't go.

 

[Me&3]

Hey Ladies I'll be back later with an update I have to get it all together.

I don't know how interesting I'm going to be since I've never done this before but i'll try!

Tammy I'm sorry that you can't go.

You'll do a great job . Can't wait to see and hear everything.

 

[wdwgirl03]

Hello everyone. Now that we're not going in December I've lost all of my "Disney" magic. I'm just not into the whole trip report thing right now. The kids are bummed and they need their mommy. Sorry.

Hope everyone has a great weekend! Stay in touch. I'll be back eventually with a PTR for next Summer. XOXO Tammy




Thanks for the link D!

Oh no, bummer you aren't going in December anymore. I hope everything is OK. Maybe it'll be more exciting then when you go in August. I'm probably no help...

 

[ZeroToHero]

Thanks girl. The worst part was seeing the kids get upset but hey...things happen. I'm already looking forward to next Summer/Fall, whatever we change it to!

Do you know what the spa includes? Maybe I can take DD to get something done. She would love that!

You might want to check near you to see prices (because it is Disney, it will be more expensive than places near you, I bet)... here's what I found:

For Our Younger Guests
Designed exclusively for our youngest guests (4-12 years) to experience fun and educational primers for a lifetime of healthy living. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult while in the Spa and an adult must be present during all massage, body or water treatments.
My First Facial 25 minutes $70
My First Manicure 25 minutes $35
My First Pedicure 25 minutes $40
My First Massage 25 minutes $70



If you want, there's a mother/daughter package... but YEESH.

Mother & Daughter Day 2.5 hours $490
(2) Mini Facials, (2) 25 Minute Swedish Massages and (2)25 Minute Reflexology Massages *(Ages under 12)

 

[OneTreeHillAddict]

Oh no, bummer you aren't going in December anymore. I hope everything is OK. Maybe it'll be more exciting then when you go in August. I'm probably no help...

Nah. Colleen was supposed to buy 5 tickets from me and that money was to go towards payment of our trip. They lucked out and got some free tickets....good for them, bad for us. So no trip for us now. We'll be back next year though. The kids are taking it hard but we're going to try and cheer them up tomorrow with mini golf & the Toy Story movies.

 

[OneTreeHillAddict]

You might want to check near you to see prices (because it is Disney, it will be more expensive than places near you, I bet)... here's what I found:

For Our Younger Guests
Designed exclusively for our youngest guests (4-12 years) to experience fun and educational primers for a lifetime of healthy living. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult while in the Spa and an adult must be present during all massage, body or water treatments.
My First Facial 25 minutes $70
My First Manicure 25 minutes $35
My First Pedicure 25 minutes $40
My First Massage 25 minutes $70



If you want, there's a mother/daughter package... but YEESH.

Mother & Daughter Day 2.5 hours $490
(2) Mini Facials, (2) 25 Minute Swedish Massages and (2)25 Minute Reflexology Massages *(Ages under 12)

Dang! I wont be doing that! I wonder what the voucher includes though.

 

[Goofy22]

HI! Everyone!
Sorry it took me so long to get back here sometimes life gets busy and takes over.
Today is Animal Kingdom day as we have our 1st GG tonite!
We actually woke up late again today and had breakfast in the room.
Unfortunately I may not have many pics from today either as an incident with my camera and the Bats occured and afterwards I had no batteries!(well not enough batteries)
But i'll get to that later
We arrived at Ak around 10:30am as we planned to spend the entire day here today as we have never once spent an entire day at AK ! We first headed to Expedition Everest as DD has been wanting to do this but last year we never got around to it! So off we headed to EE but along the way we stopped to check these guys out!

Then we turned the bend there and had a view of our destination Expedition Everest!

So we made our way there and DD and DH rode this time as myself , Ds and Dgn stayed and waited in the gift shop!
After DD and DH came out we were headed back towards the Tusker House .
I think we were planning on heading to Kali River Rapids we were trying to get all the rides that would have long lines done first.
On our way we ran into Tammy and Dash guess where they were headed? You got it Expedition Everest .
So Dash talked my Ds into trying out EE even though he was really scared he went because dash went.
I also rode this time along with Tammy and Dd rode by herself.
It's a really fast ride and let me tell you if it's been awhile since you rode something like that look out! So after we got off EE for the second time the boys wanted to hang out so we found my DH and DGN and then headed to find Sidney, Gabby and Bolt.
So I think we all agreed to head on over to Dinoland at this point and we rode a few things there then I believe we headed on over to Dinoasaur.
So this time I decided to opt out as I wasn't feeling that great from EE!
I guess it's been to long because that stuff never use to bother me.
So I believe Tammy and Dash and my Dh and Ds and DD rode Dinosaur while the rest of us waited for them!
When they came out we all headed to the bathrooms as the car Tammy and Dash, DS were in had something wet on the seat belt so Tammy had the guy move them but it was too late because a few of them already touched it not having a clue what it was only thnking the worst.
So we went to sanitize hands etc....
I think our next ride was Kali River Rapids this was great although we all got really soaked we had a blast! The wave literally went over some of us! I don't think there was one dry person in our raft.
I think we rode this 2x's as dearest lil dgn didn't make the height requirement so someone had to stay back. She is a short lil thing .
Now we started heading towards Yak N Yeti as Tammy and her family had a lunch ADR there.
But along the way we walked through the Animal trek forgive me I'm drawing a blank on the name!
I guess that's because I was more focused on what happened here and kinda mad!
We walked through and checked out all the animals it was really neat! Well when you get to the BATS there is this area where you can choose to enter or not to enter to get a closer look .
]It's not like their hanging over your heads or anything just a better area to watch from. The bats weren't that exciting as it was there nap time they were just kinda hanging around like this

Well this is where my camera story comes in the area that you go onto to look at the bats in case you never have is like a covered porch area but its all enclosed the look out area has these wooden slats.

You can put your camera like in between them and take pics!
Well needless to say I don't have a strap on my camera as it is old.
I was holding dgn and leaning foward to take pics and dgn was trying to get down or moved and I lost my balance and the camera went flying in with the bats and the back popped off the batteries flew out!!!!!
I'm laughing now but I was really mad then!
So now I'm like great our GG is tonite and I don't have a camera it's in with the bats!! !!!!!
So the CM that was supervising this room called in for help for someone to at least extract my camera from the bat area!
A girl came a few minutes later with the long arm clamp like thing and she retrieved the camera then the back to the get the door for the battery area! Then she actually found one of the two batteries but that was it!
It'a a good thing I packed extras!
BTW the camera did and still does work which I'm surprised because it took a hard hit on the way down!
You wanna talk about camera luck!!
So needless to say I had no camera the rest of the day ! DD's camera was dead the batteries needed to be charged.
So can you top that ?!!
So after I had the camera back we all headed out and finished checking out the rest of the animals but now it was nearing Tammy's ADR time so they headed towards Yak N Yeti and we were debating on doing Pizzafari and Tammy and Sidney Suggested Yak N Yeti counter sevice since we had planned to use a CS.
So I think I'm going to leave you with that for tonight as I am tired and need some sleep .
I have a wedding tommorrow night.
So lets' see if anyone can guess where we went for our CS would it be Pizzafari or Yak N Yeti CS ????????

 

[ZeroToHero]

I vote.... Pizzafari!

I wondered how they were going to get the camera out - that's pretty cool! I can't believe they even found a battery for you!


Can't wait to hear about the GG!