December 9, 2007 4 night

[MINNIE OF TWO MICE]

Princessdi - What started out as "for fun" $1500.00 kart quickly turned into a $4,000.00 kart because I was being suckered by DH and DS! I wouldnt let him race the first one they brought home because it was an open kart. It is designed to throw you from it in case of a wreck. (which I have seen too many)They then bought the other kart. It is called a champ Kart. It has a roll bar, you are five point harnessed in, you have head support, you have neck brace, arm restraints, gloves, fire retardent suit and rib protector. This is not saying you cant get hurt because you can. A friend went off the track and cleared the fence and came straight down and got a compound fracture in his back. Needless to say we are two years into it with three karts, trailer,the whole ball of wax!! He is expecting to move to 250 mini sprints next summer. It is alot of fun. We race every other weekend and sometimes more. He raced bmx before that. He is a motorhead like his dad. He has always had fourwheelers but never wanted to race them. He has a dirt bike but that is a huge NO from me. He will not race them as long as he is in my house. He did go to a camp last year for a week with his dirt bike and broke his wrist the first full day. They thought it was a sprang. He rode with it broke for a week and never complained. He told the doctor he would continue to race to please dont put a cast on. He had to wear one for eight weeks and he raced with it. He has a deep passion for it. Great family time as we all love racing. It is a great sport. We only have one asphalt track in our area and a few dirt tracks. He races primarily on asphalt. That is why he wanted to run this series because it is dirt. Not bragging but he has been the champion at our asphalt track since he started. He has set many track records. Dirt is new to him but he is doing great. I would first see if you have any nearby tracks. Where are you from?

 

[princesdi]

interetesting, well we live in western Nebraska and around here is it is all Motorcross events---not much asphalt in our neck of the woods

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Trying to decide between Wl or the Poly. I love love love the Poly but I like to try new resorts. I think since we are on a short trip I want to try WL. Has anyone ever stayed there?

I've never stayed at the Poly, but we've stayed at the WL back in Sept. 04. We love it and return there for a meal or just walking around every trip! I love the woodsy atmosphere, Whispering Canyon Cafe is fun and has great food, the transportation is excellent to MK and the monorail resorts and the pool is a blast!

 

[MINNIE OF TWO MICE]

CRSNDSNY - Thanks. I am excited about the WL after reading the many post on the Holiday decorations. We have always vacationed during the holidays mainly because of the decor and peoples attitudes during that season. I havent ever taken the carriage ride either. It sounds like it would be fun.

Right now I am trying to figure out our first night. If MVMCP tickets arent available for that night, I hate wasting a day off my passes for only a couple of hours. On the other hand I dont want to waste a night sitting around. I am going to research that next. Then I will be on to transfers. I think I may use disneys ME to and from the airport. However, I think I am going to go to the airport and leave from there for the cruise because they seem to pick you up later from the hotels. I havent thought that one all the way through yet.

I also have to figure out our meal planning for TS. The only ones I dont want to miss is Ohanas, Donalds breakfastsaurus and whispering canyon (only because we are staying there and havent ever been!) We will skip California Grill since we arent on the meal plan and only have Thursday to Sunday morning at the parks. That is a great restaurant if someone is looking for a great meal with great atmosphere. We put on our "Sunday Clothes" and make a reservation as not to miss the fireworks. My children loved it.

Has everyone got all of their plans already done? I got my new castaway cards in the mail yesterday. My DD and DS were like "can we go?" "can we go?". I was like "Oh please yall, just give me a break!" I was jumping up and down inside. The are going to be so excited! I am trying to get a good deal on the "nascar limo" to carry us to the airport. It is awesome.

 

[Crystal_27]

I also have to figure out our meal planning for TS. The only ones I dont want to miss is Ohanas, Donalds breakfastsaurus and whispering canyon (only because we are staying there and havent ever been!) We will skip California Grill since we arent on the meal plan and only have Thursday to Sunday morning at the parks.

LOL - you should stay at the Poly - we'll be there, and on the same days. We, too, are doing Ohanas (dinner on 12/6) and we would love to do Whispering Canyon too. Our only other "have to" meal is a breakfast at Cindy's Royal Table. Other than that, I think we are going to play it by ear and probably do counter service meals. I also HAVE to get some Tonga Toast since it's so highly talked about.

 

[princesdi]

Nascar Limo--where did you see this at???

 

[MINNIE OF TWO MICE]

Crystal 27 - I loved the tonga toast, but it is very sweet! My DD loved it as she is a sugar fanatic. We did Cinderellas Royal Table 2 trips back when it was only one TS but now I have heard it is 2TS and we would opt for CG for that. However, with a little little girl like yours it would be a must for me too! My DD was always a belle fan. I struggled with my resort hotel for a while but I have made my decision for WL. I loved the poly though. Have you been to the disney store lately? I went today and they had a lot of great deals. They have this new "Tiki" line of products that reminded me of the poly.

PrincessDi - We have one in Memphis. It is awesome. It looks like a race car and the inside is unbelievable. I want them to give me a better rate than what they are quoting me. We live aprroximately 15 miles from the airport at the most. The childrens school is about five miles from our house. All I want them to do is pick up me and DH and then go to school and pick up children and head for the airport. We have a parent at school that works for a limo company and he said that they will deal with you if it is a unusual time. I dont see them being too busy on a Thursday around 11:00 in the morning! Last year we took a taxi and scheduled it two days prior and it was a NIGHTMARE! It was so bad that my sister who wasnt even traveling with us was furious. If the limo thing dont work out for me I will go back to "old faithful" and call one of my sisters!! They dont mind it is just I feel so guilty getting them to get up early (we usually leave on an early morning flight) and carry me to the airport all jolly and such and leaving them behind.

Yall should check out the Disney store if you have one local. They have t shirts for adults and children after all the markdowns for $2.50. They have all of the incredibles stuff 50% off. Adorable little girl stuff for 50% off. I had read alot on the budget boards about the pin sets but all I found was hook and two from the incredibles. They were marked down then 50% off that. We love to pin trade. If you have alot of younger children to buy for at Christmas heres your chance to save a bundle. They had tons of toys marked down then 50% off!

 

[krdisneybound]

We booked the 12/9 cruise today! I am daughter of krdisneybound! I am so excited! My daughter will be 15 months old when we go! We got a Cat 3 room at the back of the ship! YAHOO! 8102! Is anyone else going with a child around my daughters age?

 

[kkprincess11]

OK! I got my own name! krdisneybound's daughter is me..kkprincess11!

 

[Crystal_27]

Yall should check out the Disney store if you have one local.

Minnie - we are totally on the same wavelength - we actually went today to the Disney Store. Loved, loved, loved their summer "island" garb, and decided to pick up matching outfits for all of us for the cruise (shirt for DH, dresses for me and DD). I had a 15% off my entire purchase coupon, so it wasn't that bad at all. They have some really cute clothes for children (especially girls - but I'm biased).

Also, welcome KKprincess. My DD is 3, so she's a little bit older than yours. BUT you know toddlers - they play with anyone "around" their own age.

Anyway, MOMS - have a wonderful Mother's Day!

 

[krdisneybound]

I haven't read the whole thread as yet - I am working on it.

I am taking my DD and her baby on this cruise, as it is their first one. It took me so long to get her to go.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL OUR MOTHERS
YOU DESERVE IT​

 

[CRSNDSNY]

WELCOME Kay and daughter!!!
My little girl will be 2 and a half and my son should be about 5mo.

 

[krdisneybound]

I'll be on the Dec 9, 2007 Wonder as well. It's my first cruise and I'm going solo. I'm doing it as a Land and Sea, staying at the Poly beforehand.

EDITED TO ADD: Oh, I see you canceled this cruise. Have a good time on your other cruise..............

Jessie:

I am going on the 5/20 cruise next week "solo". This will be my first cruise alone. Then when you get back, and you say you went alone, everyone says = Oh, I would have went if you would have asked me.

But beforehand, you DID ask everyone if they wanted to go.

Sort of funny.....

My DH just passed away, so I think the future will be "solo" for me also. But I have friend that cruise at the same time, so it is OK

 

[krdisneybound]

We signed up for main dining. I think late dining is not good for the children.

This will be my 17 cruise on Disney. It will be my 6th one this year alone. Coming up have 5/20, 10/21 on the Member cruise and then back to back right after. Am excited about this one.

 

[krdisneybound]

WELCOME Kay and daughter!!!
My little girl will be 2 and a half and my son should be about 5mo.

Are you on the Member cruise in October?????????? I see you are a DVC member

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Are you on the Member cruise in October?????????? I see you are a DVC member

Nope!
Hope to make one of those someday, though.


SO sorry to hear about your husband.

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Happy Mother's Day!

 

[MINNIE OF TWO MICE]

to all of the newcomers! We just got in from a weekend of racing! Howard did great. He was first in one kart and second in the other. We just got back in town. We are carrying my Mom to dinner tonight. Happy Mothers Day to everyone. I will talk back to yall in the morning or later on tonight....I have to catch up on the NASCAR race.

Crystal 27 - Last year we all matched when we got on the boat! It was the worst picture we took the whole cruise because we were all so tired from the parks!!! This year is going to be different. We are going to relax and enjoy.

 

[GooFy_4_DisnEy]

Hello Again,

Hope everyone had a great Mothers Day!

I step out for a bit and the thread takes off!

I like the magnet idea, we are not telling our daughter about the cruise, and our son wouldn’t know anyway, he will be 1 in November. Crystal I hope our daughters can get together and toddle? I am not sure about a DIS meet, I am sure others have done them, how do they turn-out? If we do a meet lets do one early on and in a location that everyone wants to be at or see? any suggestions?
As far as trip planning, we are leaving on a red eye friday night and getting in early Saturday morning, we will stay at the Residence Inn Saturday night and get on the boat as soon as we can Sunday After the cruise we are going to the GF until X-mas eve when we fly home. We haven’t taken a lengthy vacation in 5+ years so a couple weeks off will be very nice and I am soooo looking forward to it. We are planning numerous events at GF, our DD will turn 4 on 12/21 and we are taking her to BB boutique first thing in the morning, then to CRT and I am not sure what else, but we will do a full day for her for sure! We went to the Disney Store last weekend and picked up a Pirate outfit for DD and she looks so darn cute its disgusting! Looking forward to the pirate party too Let me catch up on the rest of the posts and we will get back with everyone.
Talk with you soon!
G4D

 

[Crystal_27]

We are planning numerous events at GF, our DD will turn 4 on 12/21 and we are taking her to BB boutique first thing in the morning, then to CRT and I am not sure what else, but we will do a full day for her for sure!

Hey G4D - glad you checked back in - we've been rocking and rolling! I had to laugh at your description of what you all are doing at the parks - I bet that our itineraries are going to be very similar. Anyway, it sounds as if your trip is going to be a blast (of course, I can't imagine anything Disney being NOT fun). Anyway, glad to "see" ya back.