Dear Santa, I'd like a Disney Trip for Christmas! - TR started!

[poisonapple_PRINCESS]

16 DAYS!

 

[DMGeurts]

Whoo - hoo!!!

D~

 

[poisonapple_PRINCESS]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wePMYM4av6Q


This is the hot dog song from Mickey Mouse clubhouse. I love Goofy's and Donald's dances the best.

Random thought turned into a random post. Enjoy.....HOT DOG!

 

[Merida]

Yay 16 days! I've been finding ways to cut down my countdown.. 'Oh, we shouldn't count the travel days, we'll have left then. Oh, we shouldn't count the weekend before, we'll be packing then..' so we're at 11

That's so weird you haven't got your mail yet! Ours was kind of anti-climactic, given that we don't have Magical Express or anything.

I think your cameras are pretty good! Unless you invest a ton more money, you probably won't get any good night pictures (need to have a way to get lots of light in, either through a slow shutter speed, high ISO, wide open aperture, etc. And those aren't really cheap features).

 

[Crazy4Disney06]

We leave the same day and still no Mickey Mail here. Watching for the delivery man like a hawk Our agent said our ME has arrived, but she is holding on to it to over night to us when our Mikey Mail arrives. 16 more days and I'll be in WDW 15 until we get on the plane!!

 

[Lidian]

16 DAYS!

WOOHOO!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wePMYM4av6Q


This is the hot dog song from Mickey Mouse clubhouse. I love Goofy's and Donald's dances the best.

Random thought turned into a random post. Enjoy.....HOT DOG!

DS5 loves the Hot Dog song/dance. He'll get up and dance to it everytime he hears it -- it's a rare to see him "join in" the fun.

 

[poisonapple_PRINCESS]

Yay 16 days! I've been finding ways to cut down my countdown.. 'Oh, we shouldn't count the travel days, we'll have left then. Oh, we shouldn't count the weekend before, we'll be packing then..' so we're at 11

That's so weird you haven't got your mail yet! Ours was kind of anti-climactic, given that we don't have Magical Express or anything.

I think your cameras are pretty good! Unless you invest a ton more money, you probably won't get any good night pictures (need to have a way to get lots of light in, either through a slow shutter speed, high ISO, wide open aperture, etc. And those aren't really cheap features).

I cant remove any days from my countdown....I work until the day before I leave! Bummer.

I think I'll call if I dont get it soon...

Now that is a bummer. I need to start playing the lotto I guess.

We leave the same day and still no Mickey Mail here. Watching for the delivery man like a hawk Our agent said our ME has arrived, but she is holding on to it to over night to us when our Mikey Mail arrives. 16 more days and I'll be in WDW 15 until we get on the plane!!

I went through Disney instead of a TA...so I thought mine should be here by now?? Probably going to call sometime soon....

WOOHOO!

DS5 loves the Hot Dog song/dance. He'll get up and dance to it everytime he hears it -- it's a rare to see him "join in" the fun.

DBF's nephew's first word was HOT DOG! He loves mickey mouse clubhouse!

 

[danimaroo]

You are so close to being on vacation! AHH JEALOUS! Though I can't complain since we're 50 days away, and that isn't too terrible!! Can't WAIT to hear about your trip, seriously!

 

[poisonapple_PRINCESS]

Sooo I really dont have much to update lately. Kind of just...rambling and stuff. I'm currently watching the grinch. Love this movie. (I love both of them, but currently watching "the real one" as we refer to it)

Lately I've been obsessed with etsy. I go through phases where all I want to do is look at things on etsy. I'm in one of those right now. They have SOO many awesome Disney things. SHIRTS especially! There's this one shirt with gingerbread mickey's embroidered on the front....I WAAAAAAANT some of those so bad! But it says it needs more time than I have before we are leaving. So I will not be getting any awesome shirts for our trip.

OHH I almost forgot! I ordered a park bag! But more on that once I get it!
<< that's me being super excited!


WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAA! I JUST LOOKED AT THE CALENDAR! NEXT WEEK IS THE LAST FULL WEEK AND THEN IT'S THE WEEK WE'RE GOING TO DISNEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I cant believe ITS SO CLOSE! I'm probably going to have to go to walmart this weekend and get our last minute things we need!

Wow I just cannot believe how close it is.....All this planning, saving money, making payments, watching flight fares change....and this trip is now only 15 days away. Wow. I am so excited!


YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!

 

[poisonapple_PRINCESS]

You are so close to being on vacation! AHH JEALOUS! Though I can't complain since we're 50 days away, and that isn't too terrible!! Can't WAIT to hear about your trip, seriously!

It seriously feels like I was just the one telling everyone I was jealous of their trips being so close.....time FLIES! When it hit 50 it really flew....so glad for that too! I'm sure it will for you as well!

 

[Lidian]

I am so jealous and SOO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!

Make sure you have a list of things to pick up (it really does help). I recommend making a packing list, posting it here, and asking if anything has been forgotten. From my experience, it helps! I got down there in 2009 (I had overpacked) and some of the things I swore we'd never need, I was thankful we had. We only had to make one small purchase in 2009 and one small purchase in 2010 (because someone didn't check the calendar ).

I've seen people write their packing list and people have come back with lots of suggestions (because sometimes our brains just don't think of everything in one sitting).

Plus a packing list helps you get organized, and it will help you with your shopping, so you can make as few trips as possible.

I don't spend much time on etsy.... because there's just too many things I want there.

Can't wait to see pics of your park bag!!!

WOOHOO!!!!

 

[MEK]

Thank you! I like the first set better. That camera takes a very nice photo. And I'm very worried about night shots. To be honest I've been trying to practice as often as possible.

I am no expert at night shots, but from taking night time soccer game pictures I learned that if you go out of all the automatic and preset modes that your camera has and adjust the TV (set you camera on TV mode). This is the shutter speed. Fool around with how much light you need in your shots by adjusting this up and down. Start with about 125 and go in either direction from there. What's so wonderful about digital is you can drop the bad shots.

 

[Dream426]

I found your TR a few weeks ago but I guess I never subscribed for some reason. I meant to. Well I am subscribing now. You are so close to your trip. Can't wait to read about it.

 

[poisonapple_PRINCESS]

I am so jealous and SOO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!

Make sure you have a list of things to pick up (it really does help). I recommend making a packing list, posting it here, and asking if anything has been forgotten. From my experience, it helps! I got down there in 2009 (I had overpacked) and some of the things I swore we'd never need, I was thankful we had. We only had to make one small purchase in 2009 and one small purchase in 2010 (because someone didn't check the calendar ).

I've seen people write their packing list and people have come back with lots of suggestions (because sometimes our brains just don't think of everything in one sitting).

Plus a packing list helps you get organized, and it will help you with your shopping, so you can make as few trips as possible.

I don't spend much time on etsy.... because there's just too many things I want there.

Can't wait to see pics of your park bag!!!

WOOHOO!!!!

Thats a good idea! I actually found a packing list (I THINK on mousesavers, but not 100% sure) I'll have to post it!

If you ever get the urge to go on etsy...just type in Disney. I'm kicking myself for waiting till the last minute to decide. I want some gingerbread Mickey Shirts!

AND I CANNOT wait to get my parkbag! It will be an exciting day!

I am no expert at night shots, but from taking night time soccer game pictures I learned that if you go out of all the automatic and preset modes that your camera has and adjust the TV (set you camera on TV mode). This is the shutter speed. Fool around with how much light you need in your shots by adjusting this up and down. Start with about 125 and go in either direction from there. What's so wonderful about digital is you can drop the bad shots.

Oh thanks for that tip! I'll have to check my camera's modes again. My aunt actually still uses a film camera..and thats it! I love digital cameras...I couldnt survive with just film anymore.

I found your TR a few weeks ago but I guess I never subscribed for some reason. I meant to. Well I am subscribing now. You are so close to your trip. Can't wait to read about it.

Thanks for joining! I cannot wait to write my TR! I'm glad I have something that will allow me to relive my trip!

 

[poisonapple_PRINCESS]

Here is my Packing List. I believe I got this from Mousesavers but I'll have to double check. It has alot more items than what I'm going to post, I just deleted the sections I didnt need. (It had things like, for kids, water park days, etc.)

Disney World Vacation Ultimate Packing List



Clothing & Accessories

Shirts
Shorts/capris
Pants
Suit/evening outfits
Underwear
Bras
Pajamas
Belts
Comfortable walking shoes (2 pair)
Hair bands/clips
Hats/visors
Sweatband/bandanna
Jewelry/Scarves
Watches
Sunglasses w/strap
Swimsuits
Toiletries

Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Soap/bath gel
Shampoo
Hair conditioner
Deodorant
Contacts/glasses
Contact lens solution
Sunscreen
Lip balm w/sunscreen
Face wash
Face lotion
Body lotion
Q-Tips
Makeup
Make-up remover
Nail polish
Tampons/pads
Foot spray
Foot powder
Cornstarch or talcum powder
Razors
Shaving cream
Tweezers
Nail clippers
Nail file
Hair brush/comb
Hair gel/mousse
Hair spray
Blow dryer
Perfume
Kleenex




Other Items

Batteries
Cameras
Camera batteries, charger, data cable
Film
Camera bag
Disposable cameras for kids
Camcorder w/charger
Camcorder batteries & tapes
Cell phone w/charger
Cell car charger
Palm/PDA & charger
Music/CDs
MP3 player or CD player & headphones
Laptop computer, charger, Ethernet cable
Walkie talkies
Umbrella
Waist bag/day pack
Neck lanyard for room key/tickets
Beach bag
Collapsible cooler
Large zip top bags
Sewing kit
First Aid kit
Safety pins
Earplugs
Insect repellent
Antibacterial hand gel
Wet wipes
Stain wipes/stick
Pillows
Workout stuff
Water sports bottle
Waterproof case
Night light
Pen flash lights
Pennies for pressing
Pins for trading
Books/magazines
Playing cards
Games
Frisbees
_________________
_________________


Travel Paperwork

Plane tickets (make copies)
Hotel confirmation
Rental car confirmation
Cash/credit cards
Dollar bills for tips & tolls
Checkbook
Travelers checks (make copies)
Passports/birth certificates (for cruise)
Drivers license/IDs
Health insurance card
Guidebooks
Maps/directions
Discount coupons
Membership cards (such as AAA, DVC)
Theme park tickets (make copies)
Address book
Address labels
Stationery/notepad
Pens
Stamps
Envelopes for maid tips
_________________
_________________

First Aid

Prescription medications
Moleskin
Band-Aids
Antibiotic ointment
Anti-itch gel/spray
Aloe vera gel
Antacids/stomach remedies
Pain medicine
Kids pain medicine
Motion sickness remedies
Midol
Sinus/allergy medicine
Eyedrops
Vitamins
Cough drops
_________________
_________________
Laundry Items

Laundry soap
Dryer sheets
Stain remover
Laundry bags
_________________
_________________






Day Bag for Theme Parks

Theme park tickets (make copies)
Drivers license/ID for each adult
Cash/credit card
Membership cards (such as AAA, DVC)
Meal confirmation #s
Guidebooks
Park maps
Camera, film & batteries
Camcorder, tapes & extra battery
Disposable camera for kids
Cell phones
Walkie talkies
Neck lanyard for room key/tickets
Sunglasses w/straps
Water bottle w/strap
Collapsible cooler
Snacks
Autograph book
Fat pen for character autographs
Rain poncho or umbrella
Mister fan & extra batteries
Moleskin
Pain medicine
Sunscreen
Lip balm w/sunscreen
Insect repellant
Kleenex
Antibacterial hand gel
Wet wipes
Hats/visors/sweatbands/bandannas
Plastic trash bags or rain ponchos for wet rides
Large zip-top bags for wet clothes
Dry change of clothes for kids
Glow sticks & necklaces
Pennies for pressing
Pins for trading
Playing cards or handheld games to keep kids occupied in line
Kids ID tags
_________________
_________________



Those things in front of the words are actually boxes. (you know..to check things off) But I dont feel like deleting all of the weird things they turned into.

I have a little more deleting to do from this list. But here is my list as suggested by "Lidian" So please feel free to tell me about missing items!


And I did just check. This list is from Mousesavers.com
Click on Walt Disney World, then Time is Money, and then Ultimate Packing List & Tips for packing better.

 

[teekathepony]

I had that list too, I deleted sooo much from it! I like to travel light, hahaha. But it did give me some ideas to pack that I wasn't even thinking of.

 

[poisonapple_PRINCESS]

I had that list too, I deleted sooo much from it! I like to travel light, hahaha. But it did give me some ideas to pack that I wasn't even thinking of.

there is a TON of things on that list. But you never know what you'll need!

 

[poisonapple_PRINCESS]

Anyone using Twitter? I dont use mine much for day to day, but I think I'll use this for Disney updates while I'm there. Soooo if you want to follow along on my trip while I'm there or whatever, follow me on twitter.

I'll have to link my instagram to my twitter now. I love, love, LOOVE instagram.

Twitter


14 days until Disney!

 

[sammielynn]

I just have 16 days!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hope to see you all at POFQ! I will be the tall redhead with two 20 something sons.
I have our parks shirts ready! I'd pack tonight but my sons would laugh....

Here are some of our shirts

I just need to get this semester over where we can leave. Is it bad form for me to announce in class how many days I have until I head to Disney, my students might get tired of hearing it.

 

[Lidian]

Here is my Packing List. I believe I got this from Mousesavers but I'll have to double check. It has alot more items than what I'm going to post, I just deleted the sections I didnt need. (It had things like, for kids, water park days, etc.)

Disney World Vacation Ultimate Packing List

Clothing & Accessories
Shirts
Shorts/capris
Pants
Suit/evening outfits
Underwear
Bras
Pajamas
Belts
Comfortable walking shoes (2 pair)
Hair bands/clips
Hats/visors
Sweatband/bandanna
Jewelry/Scarves
Watches
Sunglasses w/strap
Swimsuits

If you wear house shoes, don't forget them. SOCKS! Don't forget SOCKS!

Toiletries
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Soap/bath gel
Shampoo
Hair conditioner
Deodorant
Contacts/glasses
Contact lens solution
Sunscreen
Lip balm w/sunscreen
Face wash
Face lotion
Body lotion
Q-Tips
Makeup
Make-up remover
Nail polish
Tampons/pads
Foot spray
Foot powder
Cornstarch or talcum powder
Razors
Shaving cream
Tweezers
Nail clippers
Nail file
Hair brush/comb
Hair gel/mousse
Hair spray
Blow dryer
Perfume
Kleenex

I'd be lost without my hair straightening iron.

Other Items
Batteries
Cameras
Camera batteries, charger, data cable
Film
Camera bag
Disposable cameras for kids
Camcorder w/charger
Camcorder batteries & tapes
Cell phone w/charger
Cell car charger
Palm/PDA & charger
Music/CDs
MP3 player or CD player & headphones
Laptop computer, charger, Ethernet cable
Walkie talkies
Umbrella
Waist bag/day pack
Neck lanyard for room key/tickets
Beach bag
Collapsible cooler
Large zip top bags
Sewing kit
First Aid kit
Safety pins
Earplugs
Insect repellent
Antibacterial hand gel
Wet wipes
Stain wipes/stick
Pillows
Workout stuff
Water sports bottle
Waterproof case
Night light
Pen flash lights
Pennies for pressing
Pins for trading
Books/magazines
Playing cards
Games
Frisbees
_________________
_________________

Ponchos! It says umbrella, but bring ponchos, too!

Travel Paperwork
Plane tickets (make copies)
Hotel confirmation
Rental car confirmation
Cash/credit cards
Dollar bills for tips & tolls
Checkbook
Travelers checks (make copies)
Passports/birth certificates (for cruise)
Drivers license/IDs
Health insurance card
Guidebooks
Maps/directions
Discount coupons
Membership cards (such as AAA, DVC)
Theme park tickets (make copies)
Address book
Address labels
Stationery/notepad
Pens
Stamps
Envelopes for maid tips
_________________
_________________

We decorate our Mousekeeping envelopes.

First Aid
Prescription medications
Moleskin
Band-Aids
Antibiotic ointment
Anti-itch gel/spray
Aloe vera gel
Antacids/stomach remedies
Pain medicine
Kids pain medicine
Motion sickness remedies
Midol
Sinus/allergy medicine
Eyedrops
Vitamins
Cough drops
_________________
_________________

I highly recommend Pepto. DH told me that I was silly for packing it our first trip... I used the whole bottle. It was nice to have on hand at 2am. But not just Pepto, I highly recommend a few odds and ends for "just in case" when it comes to the medicine cabinet.

Laundry Items

Laundry soap
Dryer sheets
Stain remover
Laundry bags
_________________
_________________


Day Bag for Theme Parks
Theme park tickets (make copies)
Drivers license/ID for each adult
Cash/credit card
Membership cards (such as AAA, DVC)
Meal confirmation #s
Guidebooks
Park maps
Camera, film & batteries
Camcorder, tapes & extra battery
Disposable camera for kids
Cell phones
Walkie talkies
Neck lanyard for room key/tickets
Sunglasses w/straps
Water bottle w/strap
Collapsible cooler
Snacks
Autograph book
Fat pen for character autographs
Rain poncho or umbrella
Mister fan & extra batteries
Moleskin
Pain medicine
Sunscreen
Lip balm w/sunscreen
Insect repellant
Kleenex
Antibacterial hand gel
Wet wipes
Hats/visors/sweatbands/bandannas
Plastic trash bags or rain ponchos for wet rides
Large zip-top bags for wet clothes
Dry change of clothes for kids
Glow sticks & necklaces
Pennies for pressing
Pins for trading
Playing cards or handheld games to keep kids occupied in line
Kids ID tags
_________________
_________________

Oh, there's the Poncho.


Those things in front of the words are actually boxes. (you know..to check things off) But I dont feel like deleting all of the weird things they turned into.

I have a little more deleting to do from this list. But here is my list as suggested by "Lidian" So please feel free to tell me about missing items!


And I did just check. This list is from Mousesavers.com
Click on Walt Disney World, then Time is Money, and then Ultimate Packing List & Tips for packing better.

Lots of things that I'm sure you could totally do without. I did add in some comments in red above. If you're unsure about if you should/should not pack something, just ask! We'll give it to you straight, and once you hear our stories, you can decide if it would be best to pack it or toss it. Gotta make sure you leave room in your luggage for your souveniours!!!

Anyone using Twitter? I dont use mine much for day to day, but I think I'll use this for Disney updates while I'm there. Soooo if you want to follow along on my trip while I'm there or whatever, follow me on twitter.

I'll have to link my instagram to my twitter now. I love, love, LOOVE instagram.

Twitter

14 days until Disney!

I have a Twitter account, and I've checked it ... twice. Are you going to be doing any other live updates, like Facebook or anything? (I do my updates on FB, but I don't use Twitter.)