Countdown to the Clown! A September PTR - Updated 9/13 - TR LINK

[mickeysmyboy]

Yipppeee for Mickey Mail! I love Mickey Mail! That leads me to a question, am I the only one that is bummed that you don't get as much mail leading up to a trip with DVC?! I know that's weird but I loved getting that packet with the plastic envelop with the package details and everything in it!

Henry's fashion show is too cute! He's going to look adorable for Mickey!

We did the photo session at WL in January 09 and I LOVED it! We had a fabulous photographer! He worked so well with the kids! I totally think it's worth the cost because if you go to Sear or someplace even with a coupon at the end of it when you have all the prints you need you've potentially spent $200 or more!

A few of my favorite pictures...














Link to the whole album. That's not all the pics, he took over 100 pictures! I highly recommend it! I've actually been tossing around the idea of having a photo session for DH and I on our alone trip in Oct! We have no pictures of us together!

 

[luvfigment]

YAY for Mickey Mail!!!! The pictures of Henry are great and you are going to have some great pictures of him on your trip.

As for the Photo shoot DH and I did it back in 2007 for our Disneymoon and we did it at The Grand Floridian. They didn't have all the resort that they do now. We really enjoyed it and took some pictures on the hammock, inside, outside, and near a fountain. It was WICKED hot so we opted to not be on the sand itself.

I think it is a great idea to do his 3 yr pictures done there and can't wait to see how your come out. Now I have an idea to do that when we go next year for my whole family!

2 weeks!!!!! You must be excited...is Henry having fun with his countdown chain?

 

[vickxo]

The photo shoot idea is great. I think Beach Club would be a great spot. It has sandy beaches but I can't recall if it has hammocks or not
I do know they have a "porch" swing or two on the beach. PLUS with the Beach Club it gives you the chance to walk over to the Boardwalk and there are tons of photo spots over there, the bikes would make a great photo, with your son in the front basket ringing the bell (i've seen a family do that on these boards actually).

 

[micandminforever]

(Breaking NEWS PHOTO SESSIONS!!!!!! is the thread that gives all the latest news of the photo sessions, prices and the discussion. The thread started in 2008, so there are examples of all the resorts, of course the latest information on prices and phones numbers are found on about the last three pages.

 

[wdwgirl03]

Yay for your ME stuff! Henry looks so excited! Gotta start them young!

 

[brookelizabeth]

In April Dad and I waited about 20 min. but this time we only had one or two groups in front of us so it wasn't long at all! The nice thing about it though is that they take a ton of pictures...like we had a group shot and then my sisters and I all got to go individually.

Yes, she is live and in person! LOL. She actually hosts the WHW show, atleast she did when we were there. I am sure if you wanted she would pose for a picture!

Oh and PS, I started my TR.

I love the sound of that!! I'm hoping for little to no wait, or I guess one of us could run around with Henry in Innoventions - like visiting his beloved fire truck near by - while one of us waits then just call each other when we get close... Are the pictures they take all Photopass ones?

I'm so excited to meet DeeVee Cee! Hilarious! I am so getting a picture if we have the opportunity!!!

Thanks for the tidbit about your TR - I found ya after I saw you posted this!

I know it's no joke -- I've bought them from GG!

They are so stinkin' good. I am generally not a fan of Pop Tarts, but brown cinnamon sugar ones...yum!

I'm thinking you did that once, but I don't remember the details.

I had to go back and read the link he posted! I would have been FREAKING. Thankfully with an AP it's just a quick trip to Member Services.

Packing list looks great!!! I love your broken fan....then your new fans and your small packet of coffee....then your gigantic bag of coffee
Have you ever thought of looking into OL? I have really considered it....I was just thinking of you because of the space in your apartment and stuff need for Henry...and your coffee filters I am still on the fence about it because I am just one person....but I think I could fill it up....shampoo, sunscream, spare Crocs laundry supplies....hmmmm I may be on to something
I have the Undercover Tourist app too...there is a just plain Disney app that I am sure Henry could find some fun stuff on...games, characters, and trivia for you!

Tracy

One little pot of coffee just wasn't going to cut it! I like my coffee EVERY morning.

I once dug into the information about OL, but I thought it was too expensive - it was around $100 a year and you get one drop off included in that...does that sound right? We can usually get all our stuff into one bag, toiletries included, so that's only $30 luggage fee for round-trip. Even if we go 3 times a year we are still cheaper. And we would still need to bring a suitcase with clothing, etc. in it...so I just can't justify the additional cost. If it were less per year, and included as many drop offs as you'd like, then I might think about it.... We currently are able to keep all our "vacation stuff" in one bin that fits perfectly on our closet shelf. We have some really great storage in the apartment, we even have extra room INSIDE our couch for stuff! Just not much for surface space though.

We have that plain Disney app - Henry LOVES it. I have Mickey talk to him and take his picture with Mickey almost everyday.

WHEW! I thought I was the only one! LOL

No problem. The way my DW goes through this stuff I should buy stock in it!

They look great and are the perfect size! I need something like that!

This is from my POP TR 10/09. Not my greatest moment....

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33926751&postcount=9

I had to read several updates of that TR to find out what you were able to do about it! Good thing your parents had a key to your house!!!! With the AP it's really easy to replace since your name is tied to it - it takes about 39 seconds at Member Services.

Yay for being in the teens! It's getting SO close!! WOW!! YAY!

Packing list looks great....did you say sunscreen?? Ethan has the sunglasses as Henry, they broke today, too! Guess we'll get another pair for our upcoming trip, too!

Looking good girl!

I can't believe TOMORROW we are TWO WEEKS away!!!!!!!!!!!

I did say sunscreen! We have one bottle that is over half empty, so I want to get a new one for the trip.

I got Henry's other pair of sunglasses, they are Buzz Lightyear, from Target for about $6. They are MUCH better quality and have lasted through the entire summer. The cheapies from the Disney store popped a screw after he grabbed at them a little too hard...

 

[brookelizabeth]

Did you get your mini fans at CVS? If so, I've had 4 and not one lasted longer than a day!
Henry is too cute in his sunglasses!
Your packing list sounds great! Won't be much longer until you're pulling out the suitcase!

We did! Uh-oh!!! That is not good to hear...well, I guess if they poop out it's a good excuse to buy the $15 Mickey ones, right? I like those anyway with the lanyard and all, I just haven't been able to bring myself to buy them yet.

I'm so excited to pull out the suitcase! I wish we had an easy place to put it---other than the dining room table. I'm thinking I'll take it out in about a week or so and stick it at the end of the bed. It'll be in they way a bit, but not horribly so!

WOOT WOOT!! YAY for being in the teens!! Your trip is going to be here before you know it!!!

Loved your packing lists!! Thanks for sharing!

The time is just flying by!

This is so cute!

I am a Pop-tart girl on trips. It's just a cheap and easy something to grab in the mornings. Brooklynn calls the brown sugar cinnamon ones 'sugarmons'.

He's a cool dude, isn't he?

Pop Tarts are such a good easy meal/snack. We got Oatmeal to Go Bars this time instead since they are slightly healthier and more filling. Henry would have much preferred the "sugarmons" though.

Nothing jumps out at me that you are missing! As long as you have the kid, a credit card, and your iphone, you can always buy whatever you have forgotten!

Henry is so cute in his Toy Story t-shirt and his stylin' sunglasses.

That is very true about being able to buy whatever I have forgotten! I could end up with a whole new Disney wardrobe.

He suddenly loves wearing sunglasses and often insists on them even when it's not sunny.

The only thing I didn't see on your list was Henry's autograph book. Does he have one? Was it on the list and I missed it?

Ooops, just went back and checked...it was there...

Yep, it was on the list! In the Backpack list. I'm going to use the Character Encyclopedia I purchased. I'm slightly torn though in kind of wanting actual pictures of him with the characters for his first "collecting signatures" trip. I might have a last minute purchase of the album where you can insert a picture next to the signature...

We are brown sugar cinnamon pop tart fans here too when we are busy too. I am sure there will be more than a few eaten this fall as we adjust to the full day at school schedule. I always try to make myself feel better about giving the kids poptarts by buying the whole grain ones.

I do the same thing! At least they are getting some nutrition, right? At least you win the "Cool Mom Award" with a breakfast they all love!

Did I comment on this update already? I don't think I did. I'm losing. It's official.

I think your packing stuff looks great, seems to me that you have everything. The only thing I could think of was your sunglasses.

I don't think you have. I've done the same thing on reports before too, or thought I posted but only to see I didn't!

I GOTTA remember my sunglasses now that I have contacts again. Yes!!! Thank you!!! I now having this packing list on my phone, so I'm going to makes sure its there.

 

[brookelizabeth]

Finally catching up on all my subscribed threads. Your packing list looks great, minus the tickets that everyone has already brought up and you indicate you are purchasing there. We certainly would not want you to pull a "TIM" on your trip with no tickets.

I love the pic of Henry in his shades...he looks so "cool."

No, thankfully we won't have to remember the tickets, so no chance of doing a TIM.

And he think he's a cool dude in his glasses too!!!

Are you and Henry traveling down alone before Joe?

I never do a packing list, but I do run around like an idiot at the last minute trying to stick the last few items in my backpack. I usually start my suitcase about 3 weeks prior. Wait....it will be 3 weeks for me this weekend!~Not gonna happen. Maybe next weekend.

Have you stayed at the Boardwalk before? I am so curious to see how you like it. I really want to stay there and, of course, BC. I would love to stay there in May. Can't wait to see the pictures!

Yeah for 15 days! Is that right???? 15 days! DOUBLE WOOT!

Yep Henry and I are! We are going down the day before Joe since he has limited time off with the job. And Joe doesn't care much for AK, so H and I will do most of the stuff in AK on the 3rd, then we'll have one more "relaxing day" and just do AK EMH with Joe.

I try to always have some sort of list going. I usually don't check it off, or cross things out, but just have something. I usually have the suitcase out early too, just to even start tossing things into it. I think I'll put it out in about a week.

Nope! We never have done the BW before! I am VERY excited about it! The more I read about it, the more excited I get. I'll be bringing back lots of pictures and a video tour of the Studio!

15 DAYS!!!!! It's hard to believe we are that close!

Yay for being in the teens!!! Your packing list looks great. Not to sound too germ a phobic the one other thing I always bring is the travel pack of Clorox bleach wipes....you can get them at Target. I use those to wipe down the tray table on the plane. They hardly every wash those and I am guessing you will be using it a lot with Henry. Other than that looks like a good list.

I will be using your brain a lot in the furture. I am on the process of planning a trip for next Sept with my whole family. I think I have metioned before my DN is about Henry's age so I will be asking for advice. If you don't mind.

Oh yay that is a cute picture of Henry with his sunglasses on. He is getting so big...I feel like it was just the other day I was reading your Disneymoon TR! LOL

YES! I am a bit of a germaphob - esp when it comes to things that I know Henry will be touching - like the phones and the remote control. I have a brand new pack of those Clorox wipes. I just lumped them in with the "Hand Sani/wipes" in my mind. That's a great idea about the tray table too, I always try to get Henry to just use the napkins on the tray...but that never works. I'm all about wiping anything down too - we've been sick at Disney before and will do any necessary precautions!

I don't mind a bit! Feel free to ask any questions about traveling with a little one, I will share all our experiences - the good and the bad. Hopefully there will be no ugly.

I cannot believe what a little man Henry has become either. He told me the other day, "Don't call me baby, I'm a little boy!"

WOW - in the teens already? (That just means I really have to hurry my TR since we are not that far behind you .)

Your packing list looks great. DH never packs until the night before, so he always forgets something. Does Henry need a baseball hat or anything?

What size coffee filters are those? I don't drink coffee, but we have people coming with that will.

Yep! We are in the TEENS! Almost at two weeks. Yes you do have to hurry on your TR because I want at least a taste of your "good news" for your PTR before we leave.

Joe always packs the night before too. I usually do most of mine the night before, but always know what I'm going to pack at least. Joe hasn't a clue and usually has to run a load of laundry too. And yes, Henry DOES need a hat. I had thought of that as well in my update that I did yesterday - before I read these replies. Thank you for the reminder as well!!! He's so fair, I always try to keep him in a hat if he'll wear it.

The DVC filters are the basket type, 8-12 cup size. They make the basket ones in 4 cup as well, which are good for the hotel rooms, but the DVC rooms have a normal sized coffee pot yay, so you need the 8-12 cup size.

 

[brookelizabeth]

Gotta love Mickey Mail!!!! We don't use ME, so we don't get any mail until about two weeks before our trip. I love H's expression in the photos with the mail. And I love his modeling...he could have a career to support your DW addiction.

Kinda tempting!!!

He was so excited to see that Mickey Mail. It's sitting on my desk so he sees it often and wants to play with it almost everyday. I think I'll let him hold the book while we walk up to the ME area since I've had to tell him "No" so many times!

Joining in!
I'm enjoying your ptr.
I live in Queens also. I'm in Bayside.

I'm in Astoria!! I've heard great things about Bayside, we almost looked there for apartments as well. I take it by your screen name you've been here all your life - has it all been in Bayside?

YAY for Mickey Mail!!!

It's much better than bills.

Sorry I don't have any experience with the resort photo shoots - but it's a great idea!

Love all of Henry's shirts!!

Love the ME tags!! How many days/weeks out did you get them? I'm at 44 days today so I'm anxiously awaiting mine but it seems they come later than they used to.

I got mine around 25 days or so I think. I didn't even call to give them our flight info until after we were already under 30 days (I forgot! ), and they came just a few days later. I think it's usually right around 30 days.

I love that Henry is sitting on his bike while he's opening the mail! When Lee was that age, he had a little bike just like that, and he rode it around the house all the time.

I'm pretty sure Rinky did one on her trip. I know there was another one...let me think...

OK, I went back and looked and Jen (inkedupmomma) did a photo shoot at the Poly during her October 2009 trip.

Henry is ADDICTED to that little firetruck bike!!!! He's had it for a couple years, but never really played with it until we brought it inside. Now he's on it all the time. It drives me nuts though because its always under foot.

HOWEVER, it is an excellent tool to take away from him when he's being naughty! He straightens right up!

Yes! Now that you mention Rinky, I do remember hers. They were GREAT. That makes me excited. I gotta get a hold of the department, I tried yesterday but got their voicemail.

I'm going to have to look up Jen's as well. Thanks!!!

OhioDisneyLover (Sophia) did one at the Poly and I think she is doing it at the WL this year.

Ooooh, so Sophia, I've got questions for you!

 

[disneydusted]

Hi Brook! We are having a great time here! It is HOT and humid....but that's to be expected. I've sent Henry some personal Mickey mail I didn't find McQueen but found some other cards. Tried your little corndog nuggets today...pretty good! We're off to Kouzzina in about an hour then Epcot for the night. Yay!!!

 

[brookelizabeth]

I love the fashion show, even if it was short lived. I really like the pirates shirt, I have never seen that one before.

Great minds think alike. We did a photoshoot on my DS's 3rd birthday at Disney World. We did it at the Wilderness Lodge though. When I called photopass, they suggested it because it was more manly, for a little boy. Which I have to say does make sense. We got it done before all the changes, we got it for like 25 bucks I think and just had all the photos put on a cd and also on our photopass card. But that deal is long gone. But I do think you get a discount if you prepurchase the shoot and the photopass cd or something like that. Here are a few pictures from our shoot. We did some family pics too, but I'll just include the ones of my DS. I like them the best. Oh and the photographer also took pics of just me and my son, my DH and my son and my DH and I. She was really good and knew what she was doing. One thing to think about is the time of the day and squinting young eyes.

I posted alot of pictures, just because I wanted to give you an idea of all of the locations where they took pics there. There were like 2 more inside locations and 2 or so outside, that I didn't post a pic of.

THANK YOU! I love that you posted a variety!!!! Thank you, thank you!!! They turned out really great - I think they would be a perfect "3 year old" photo shoot. I'm so excited!

That is a great tip too about the squinting eyes.

I have never seen that Pirates shirt either...Grammy picked it up from a garage sale! She's trained well to get any and all Disney clothing.

Yep, so far we've done two at the Poly and this will be our first at WL. We really enjoy them and have gotten some great shots!

And for Mickey Mail!

So you know the low down on the actual costs...I cannot get a straight answer anywhere online. Can you clue me in? Also, I think I read that it's NOT related to Photopass, but I can get a discount with it, or they can be added to it...or something like that? I'm really interested in doing this, I think it will be a lot of fun!

Caleb has that striped Mickey Mouse shirt. I get a lot of flack from my DH and my BIL when he wears it because the M looks like a Michigan M and they are major Ohio State fans! LOL!

I thought that M looked like Michigan's logo too! We have no care about sports one way or the other, so it's allowed here.

Cute pics! It's funny that he's "posing" now. Henry looks a lot like my husband at that age! So weird.

He sometimes doesn't want his picture taken at ALL, or begs and poses. It's pretty funny!

That is VERY weird about him looking like your husband!!! He looks just like Joe did, just with red hair instead. Does your husband look like Joe at all?

I'd say you are about ready b/w your packing and GG lists! You are so close now!!

A photo shoot is a great idea. Beach Club definitely has sandy beach sections. I'm not sure I've seen any hammocks, though. They do have benches and swings... I think.

Super duper excited for you!!

I feel like I'm ready, I think I am! I hope I'm not forgetting something silly and have to run around at the last minute.

Thank you for the tips on the Beach Club! As soon as you mentioned the sand and the swings - I remember seeing a beach area with a swing in it, and across the way was the BW - it was beautiful...I'm thinking the Beach Club might win over the Poly...

 

[brookelizabeth]

Yay for your Mickey Mail!!!!
Henry is just the sweetest model ever!!! You will have some great pictures at the photoshoot down there with him!!

Tracy

He can be a total ham for the camera! I hope he's in that mood. Sometimes he flat out refuses to let me take a picture or look at the camera....hopefully the new face of the PP photographer will help too.

WOOT WOOT!! I just love receiving Mickey Mail always puts a smile on my face!!! YAY!!!!

OOOH taking the photos down there is such a great idea!!!! I can't wait to see them!!

Mickey Mail is the best kind, isn't it???! I'm pretty excited about taking pictures down there - Joe is all for it too. I hope we can figure out the logistics of it and get a hold of Disney - yesterday I got their voicemail.

Just poppin' in to say "Hey!"

Kathy

Hi Kathy!!! Good to see you! I see you are back to the Christmas trip!

Great update. Mickey mail always brightens a day!
Henry is so cute opening it.

My boys always hated trying on or modeling clothes, too.
I'm glad I had Jill, who was happy to shop, try on, and model everything!

Yesterday all I got were bills. Bills, bills, bills. Blah!

It's so funny to experience the differences between boys and girls that is just IN them from birth. Henry was just not having that fashion show, yet little girls could play dress up for hours!!! I think Henry has been able to do a motor noise from about 9 months old too.

Hurray for Mickey Mail!!!

Connor has never been big on trying on clothes, either. You were lucky to get two shots of Henry! All of his outfits are super cute!

I think a photoshoot at Beach Club or the Poly would be perfect!!! Yes, they have a sandy beach area at the Beach Club, but I am not sure about the hammocks.

I think I'm leaning toward the Beach Club because it's easier to get to from the BW, and in some shots you'd be able to see the BW across the water, which would be neat since that is where we are staying.... I really like the lighthouse they have there too!

Yipppeee for Mickey Mail! I love Mickey Mail! That leads me to a question, am I the only one that is bummed that you don't get as much mail leading up to a trip with DVC?! I know that's weird but I loved getting that packet with the plastic envelop with the package details and everything in it!

Henry's fashion show is too cute! He's going to look adorable for Mickey!

We did the photo session at WL in January 09 and I LOVED it! We had a fabulous photographer! He worked so well with the kids! I totally think it's worth the cost because if you go to Sear or someplace even with a coupon at the end of it when you have all the prints you need you've potentially spent $200 or more!

A few of my favorite pictures...

Link to the whole album. That's not all the pics, he took over 100 pictures! I highly recommend it! I've actually been tossing around the idea of having a photo session for DH and I on our alone trip in Oct! We have no pictures of us together!

I miss the plastic envelope too! When we did CSR last year it was kinda fun to get it again! Though we do get the really cool DVC books...big with colored pictures... I hear they used to do a binder and you just got new binder pages before, which actually makes a TON more sense and would save quite a few trees....!

I thought of your photo shoot right away when I realized we could do this for Henry's 3 year shots! For some reason I couldn't remember where you had it done, but all your pictures are familiar now. They are so great!!! I'm getting more and more excited about this idea. And I agree - it does cost just as much and it's WAY more fun! Do you remember what you paid? Can they put them on the Photopass CD? Or can you get a discount with the Photopass CD? Or is it all separate? Nothing online is clear about it.

 

[blessedby3]

MICKEY MAIL!!! My favorite mail of all Wish I had some coming to me......guess I will have to be patient. And I love the idea of the photopass shoot. I would love to do that, but Alexa wont EVER willingly look at any camera, so I have to wait until she is a bit more cooperative. She turns 3 at the end of September and I DREAD taking her for her 3 yr picture. She cried the whole way through her 2 yr old picture. I had some taken recently of all 4 of the kids to try and make it "easier" for the alone 3 yr picture. Nope-didnt help at all, she was still most uncooperative!
Anyway--Im so excited for you--your trip is SO CLOSE

 

[brookelizabeth]

YAY for Mickey Mail!!!! The pictures of Henry are great and you are going to have some great pictures of him on your trip.

As for the Photo shoot DH and I did it back in 2007 for our Disneymoon and we did it at The Grand Floridian. They didn't have all the resort that they do now. We really enjoyed it and took some pictures on the hammock, inside, outside, and near a fountain. It was WICKED hot so we opted to not be on the sand itself.

I think it is a great idea to do his 3 yr pictures done there and can't wait to see how your come out. Now I have an idea to do that when we go next year for my whole family!

2 weeks!!!!! You must be excited...is Henry having fun with his countdown chain?

I love the pictures I have seen in the hammocks! They always turn out so cute. I had started researching places here to do his 3 year pictures, but sometimes its so expensive! And even if we go some place simple, with a coupon, we end up spending over $100 and don't even get rights to the pictures. I figured this would be much more memorable!

Henry is really loving the countdown chain! It's on the lower cafe rod in the kitchen now and almost to the point where he can't reach it again.

The photo shoot idea is great. I think Beach Club would be a great spot. It has sandy beaches but I can't recall if it has hammocks or not
I do know they have a "porch" swing or two on the beach. PLUS with the Beach Club it gives you the chance to walk over to the Boardwalk and there are tons of photo spots over there, the bikes would make a great photo, with your son in the front basket ringing the bell (i've seen a family do that on these boards actually).

Most people are saying they cannot remember hammocks - so I'm guessing there aren't any there. However, there is the porch swing, so that would be just as fun! I recall the sandy beach now, it's so beautiful!

I would love it if we could walk over to the BW and get the pictures! That would be IDEAL actually since its where we are staying, it would make it more special to me. Joe wants to ride a surrey bike anyway, so that would be a very fun and cute picture!! If they say we can walk over, I'm doing it!!!

(Breaking NEWS PHOTO SESSIONS!!!!!! is the thread that gives all the latest news of the photo sessions, prices and the discussion. The thread started in 2008, so there are examples of all the resorts, of course the latest information on prices and phones numbers are found on about the last three pages.

Ahhhhh! THANK YOU! I was searching yesterday but couldn't find it! I will go find this one.

Yay for your ME stuff! Henry looks so excited! Gotta start them young!

Exactly! His Disney Training has been quite successful so far.

Hi Brook! We are having a great time here! It is HOT and humid....but that's to be expected. I've sent Henry some personal Mickey mail I didn't find McQueen but found some other cards. Tried your little corndog nuggets today...pretty good! We're off to Kouzzina in about an hour then Epcot for the night. Yay!!!

Live from the World!!!!! So glad to hear you are having a great time!!!! We'll keep an eye out for that postcard. He'll be so excited for it.

Glad you liked Corn Dog Nuggets too!! There is just something about them, to me, that makes them special. Eating them is very "We are in the Magic Kingdom!" to me.

Sounds like a wonderful evening to me...food and Epcot! Are you staying for Illuminations?

 

[Native NYer]

I'm in Astoria!! I've heard great things about Bayside, we almost looked there for apartments as well. I take it by your screen name you've been here all your life - has it all been in Baysid

Actually, no. I grew up in Brooklyn and moved to Queens two years ago.
How do you like Astoria?

 

[mickeysmyboy]

I miss the plastic envelope too! When we did CSR last year it was kinda fun to get it again! Though we do get the really cool DVC books...big with colored pictures... I hear they used to do a binder and you just got new binder pages before, which actually makes a TON more sense and would save quite a few trees....!

I thought of your photo shoot right away when I realized we could do this for Henry's 3 year shots! For some reason I couldn't remember where you had it done, but all your pictures are familiar now. They are so great!!! I'm getting more and more excited about this idea. And I agree - it does cost just as much and it's WAY more fun! Do you remember what you paid? Can they put them on the Photopass CD? Or can you get a discount with the Photopass CD? Or is it all separate? Nothing online is clear about it.

I do enjoy all the DVC mail! I especially like the DisneyFiles magazine! I feel so special when it comes! I totally agree that a binder would make a lot more sense!

I think the photo session is a fabulous idea for Henry's 3rd b-day! I have a bunch of the pictures from our on the wall in our living room and so many people complement us on them and ask me where they were taken!

I think it was right around $100 for the photo session and CD of the photos! I was also able to use the photopass # and put them on our regular photopass CD and embellish a few! I don't entirely remember how it worked.

I found this # for the photo sessions, 407-934-4004. I'm sure they can answer any questions you have! What I read also says DVC members get a discount! Woo hooo

 

[SoonerGirl]

I'm sorry Brook, I was pages and pages behind

All of your plans look great, I love the 3 must do's for each park and your go with the flow attitude - something having DVC allows, you always know there will be a next time And, good call switching your ADRs from dinner time to lunch - that Kristen is one smart cookie!

I'm seriously jealous of your new phone.......

They have special ketchup?! I love ketchup, so trying special ones is always fun. All the sauces sound soooo good too. I heart buffalo sauce. Okay, nuggets for H, sandwich for me and we can share. My stomach is seriously growling! 19 days!!! (CFA is a much anticipated highlight of the WDW trip, that is HILARIOUS!)

Ok, I've never seen special ketchup at CFA! Does MEK's CFA have something mine does not - totally not fair! In addition to the sauces she mentioned they also have honey mustard, my personal fav!

Yay for Mickey Mail!

Gosh, I forgot what else I wanted to comment on - guess that's what happens when you read 5 updates at once

 

[princess&her4princes]

Yay for Mickey Mail! We got ours today..but shhhh, still need to post that on my PTR!

Loved Henry's fashion show, that's about as far as I get with my boys, too!

The photo shoot is a great idea! My Mom, sister and I did one at the GF last September and it was SO worth the price, great idea for you guys, I highly recommend it!!

Can't believe how close you are!!!!!!

 

[ClaireW]

The photo shoot sounds like a great idea - might just look into that myself! Will be glad to hear what you find out too.
Alice would like to send everyone these

 

[jenseib]

I plan to do the photoshoot as well if we go in Dec. We hae no family pictures of the 3 of us that are very nice. I am lookling at GF right now. I have read the best reviews and see the best pictures from GF, Poly and WL.

I ordered a droid yesterday. It should come today or tomorrow. I'm stepping up in the world. LOL!

I love Henry's clothes. I'll have to see if Claire will do a fashion shoot for me too. Probably not. LOL!

I just went through my travel box recently too. It is kind of fun looking at all the stuff to bring along.

I was going to comment on somethign else, but can't remember now. Oh well.