Delicious Bites, Halloween Frights & Character Delights. NEW PTR HAS BEGUN!

[meeko_33785]

Hi! I'm back on the Trip Reports board working on a Pre-Trip of my own and noticed that you have a pre-trip and a trip report going. Can't wait to see more abou this trip and I'm off to check out your May report right now.

 

[Lady Lallie]

Oh my dear gnomies...I love you so but you are KILLING me with all your pre-gnomefest trip!!!! (actually, a broken heart smilie would be more appropriate here)

OK, seriously, I am happy for you. Just promise to save some of the fun for when I get to come too!

Aww, Katie! I am sure there will still be lots and lots of fun for when you ge tto go too!

Oooh, Old Key West?! Cool! That is one DVC resort we haven't stayed at yet but it looks great!

I'm really excited, I know nothing about it but I am super happy to be staying there!

Whaaaaaaaaat?????? Another PTR before you've finished documenting your completed trip! I am going to be so confused since I won't know which TR to check first!

Sorry, MEK!

Wholeeee-Freee-Wholeeee, LL is going back!!! I am so very very jealous and I must agree Marc is definately your prince.

Happy Anniversary!

He is a prince! Thank you!

Spend a little time with the family and this is what I get........ p. 2

Family, Samily.

OK, caught up! Happy Anniversary!!
You are going to love Old Key West, we have stayed there twice before, if you can, have them request close to the general store area for you. It was our favorite location.

I requested the buildings that are close to the main building...I am assuming that is the General Store. Since I'm solo, I want a short walk. I got a little freaked out being in the back of ASMu in May.

This is getting to be quite a habit, young lady!

You definitely deserve a do-over with all the rain and pain you endured last time, so let the planning begin!

Old Key West is so pretty, too. Good choice.

You know I have to throw in a picture or two, just to whet your OKW appetite.

And just because I love pictures.

Okay, make it four.
I'm done.

Congratulations on your newest trip!

Oh, and Happy Anniversary! I think you both found wonderful people to share life with!

Ooooh!! Thank you so much for the pictures, I appreciate them! Anymore??!! It is becoming quite a habit. I'm okay with that though. When my mom was giving me flak for another trip, I told her at least I wasn't addicted to drugs.

I hurry to start my PTR so you could start yours on Sunday since its tradition and you couldn't even wait so I could make page 1, I 'm hurt...LOL

Oh well I guess I will have to forgive you this once, but you'd better make sure I make it to page one of your TR that's all I'm saying!! LOL

Can't wait to see you again!!!! It's going to be an amazing trip!!!!

Happy Anniversary once again to you and Marc!

Sorrryyyyyyyyyyy! It will be an amazing trip!

 

[Lady Lallie]

ohhhhh thanks for posting the pics!! I told LL she had to let me come 'visit' cause I want to see OKW It's on my top DVC choices to try list

Paula

Yes of course you can come visit!

Me too Me too...I want to visit OKW also!!! OF course I'm really loving where you and I are staying too...but shhh don't want to reveal that secret yet LOL!

Hehehe. I count on the both of you for a visit!

Hey LL!

I'll be at SSR 9/26-10/3! I've never been in September! We are going to MNSSHP 9/29!

Oooh!! I think that is the one that I will be going too!

I am on the second darn page... that is what happens when life gets in the way of DIS... and decision making time! Going back to read now!

Oooh...decision making time? What is that all about?

I can't wait to hear all about decisions....

Me too!

At least I am in good company over here on page two...

I am super excited about your trip!!! And super jealous! I really want to do Food and Wine and MNSSHP (I think I say that every year).

Well I think you should plan a fall trip....with those DVC points you are going to buy!

You know you could always come LOL!!!!!! I hear there is a certain chat room where anything is possible LOL!

SHUT UP!!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!! That is me squealing with complete joy!!! Do you realize how many of us girlies are going to be down there at the SAME TIME!!!!! Makes me happy!!! Remember...you want any of the buildings 11-14!!!!

Okay...again...what are your dates?? I am going to have to go check out your PTR again to find them.

I'm a little late but Happy Anniversary! Happy Anniversary! Happy Anniversary!
Next Feb. is our 10th and we are going in April on trip without kids!
I am subing to this one too.

Thank you!! We have talked about doing a Disney Adventure for our 10th anniversary...5th is Disneyland.

I do to cp lets go and share a room and just leave all the kids at home. Do ya think the hubbies would mind?

They won't mind at all!

Right now I'm just a girl with a dream.....I need a some pixiedust and a bit of magic to make it happen.

Would it help if I volunteered Marc to babysit?

 

[Lady Lallie]

I haven't read it all - but I wanted to pipe in quick with a CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!! (I love that Marc is getting a Wii now for his big TV )

I am SO bummed your dates don't overlap ours though. But, I also understand that a man wants to be with his lady on her birthday.

You ladies are gonna have an AWESOME trip. I cannot wait to read the TRs!!! I'm jealous!

Okay-I'll catch up tonight-gotta get going to work....

I'm really bummed that we won't overlap either! I was hoping with the birthday trip I would but Marc wasn't having any of that!

I was reading over on a CM thread that they were beefing up security for those dates. Now I understand why!!!

They are gonna need it!

LOL...there are going to be quite a few of us down there at that time aren't there LOL....beefed up security LOL...thanks for the laugh...although it might quite actually be the reason why LOL!

I wouldn't be surprised. I can't wait to WOOOOO on Soarin'!!!

Congrats on going again, that's fantastic! I swear if it wasn't for the price of airfare I'd go much more often!1

And happy anniversary too! One year!!!

I know, the airfare is the killer on all the trips. So far I haven't found any great deals but I have found "okay" ones.

Hooray for LL for getting to go back so soon!!

Your dates are so close to when I'll be down there for my honeymoon. Guess we'll just have to meet another time.

Hooray!! When are your dates? Are you doing a cruise and the parks?

Hi LL!!

I've seen you around a lot on the boards... I can't believe I've yet to read one of your reports!!

This time, I'm going to get in from the beginning! Now I'll have to go back and read your previous reports, because I like to have all the juicy background info!!

"Talk" to you soon,

Kathy

I have seen you around too but haven't made it to yours either...I must change that! Thanks for joining in!

Okay missy.......I want some more details!!! GIVE US THE SCOOP!!!

Hopefully tonight! I was hoping to get an update written at work today but I was super busy!

Its raining and storming here like crazy. So I need something to entertain me and keep me smiling. I would like to order one delicious bite of information about your trip. That is what you are advertising isnt it?

I'm sorry! I hope to entertain you this evening!

Hi! I'm back on the Trip Reports board working on a Pre-Trip of my own and noticed that you have a pre-trip and a trip report going. Can't wait to see more abou this trip and I'm off to check out your May report right now.

Hi!! I found your PTR so I am going to catch up on that tonight hopefully.

 

[MRYPPNS]

Would it help if I volunteered Marc to babysit?

No, I'd be leaving DH home with the kiddies. But if he has an extra credit card to spare than I'd be all set.

 

[Lady Lallie]

No, I'd be leaving DH home with the kiddies. But if he has an extra credit card to spare than I'd be all set.

Nope those are all taken!

 

[Lady Lallie]

I feel like for this trip that all the planning is all wide open. Usually when I start my PTRs I have a good idea of what I am going to do. I do have an idea BUT I feel like I can go anyway which way I want except for a few solid events/meals/etc. So what do I do when I need to get organized and in planning mode...??

Make lists of course!

I made SEVEN lists today, along with my budget for the trip.

First off, is the To Do List.

To Do List:
*Steal Mom's Mickey Pendant to Wear: She bought the better one in May, I don't like mine. I'm sure she'd let me steal...I mean borrow it for my trip.
*Make Packing List: Yep, I make lists for my lists.
*Make Shopping List
*Plan Outfits: I'm so over wearing frumpy tshirts in Disney. I hate feeling like Mag the Hag. I want to wear some nicer yet still cool and comfortable things this time around.
*Book Airfare: I'm debating between Providence and Manchester. Both are about the same, so wherever I get the better deal.
*Make Park Itinerary
*Buy MNSSHP Ticket: I worry about pre-buying it but I want to make sure I get to go. I worry about rain...what should I do?
*Book Extra Night?: When I told Marc I was going for 4 nights he thought that was silly especially when I'm leaving on Sunday and have Saturday off. He offered if I could get a reasonable priced room only reservation before my OKW one that he would get that for me for my birthday. My OKW reservation is all set and I don't want to mess with that one anymore and I like the idea of seeing two resorts. It's still not certain though...we'll see.
*Come up with Countdown: I want some sort of new countdown for this trip. I'm thinking around the 30 or 60 day mark. Any ideas?? I don't really want to use my photo countdown again, maybe for the next trip.

Shopping List:
*Little white shrug thingy: Mom said she could probably help me make one so I am on the lookout for a pattern. I want a short sleeved white shrug that will be cool enough to wear with a tank top and not show my yucky arms.
*Blister Socks
*Powder
*Body Glide or Bandaid Stick Thing
*Bandaids/Moleskin/OH MY!
*Jen's Birthday Gift (though this might be sent to her house instead of bringing down)
*Travel Deodorant: I am pretty sure I am all set with all of the other toiletry items leftover from my last trip. Sigh. No new sparkly travel sized items for me.

Did you notice something missing?

Did ya?

Huh?

SHOES! Can you freaking believe it!?!?!?! The day after I came home from Disney in May, I ordered a new pair of asic sneakers because I promised myself before my next trip they would be broken in and my feet would not suffer like they did. I will bring along my croc flip flops for around the pool and one pair of mary jane crocs. I am hoping my primary shoe will be the sneaker. Operation break in is on!

So there are the first two lists of what will be many of this PTR.

 

[wigdoutdismom]

I need to print off your lists.....
for December!

 

[Mickey_Mom]

Mwhaha, I am SO a list person too. Since I was a wee little girl I've always made lists upon lists. They're just so functional! If you find a good little white shrug thingy, send one my way too, it sounds heavenly.

 

[MRYPPNS]

*Buy MNSSHP Ticket: I worry about pre-buying it but I want to make sure I get to go. I worry about rain...what should I do?

Don't buy it ahead of time. It will cost you a little more but then you don't have to worry about going in the rain. They will not sell out. They didn't even "sell out" of tickets for the 10/31/08 party. (It was reported they had sold out to whatever the limit had been set, but then opened tickets back up for Halloween).

 

[DisneyFaeriePrincess]

Ok first of all Happy Anniversary (sorry it's late!!) Second congrats on another disney trip!!! So exciting!! And I'm so excited you're staying at OKW!!!! That's my home away from home!!!! My family are DVC members and that's our home resort and we just LOVE it!!! It's so beautiful!!! You'll love it, a very relaxed atmosphere! I say book the extra night! Why not, another day at disney!!! What a nice birthday gift from Marc! And I love that you make lists to make lists, it sounds like something I would do! Can't wait to hear more!!

 

[DreaGirl]

OH, I love lists. I love making lists of the lists I have to make too. It drives my DH crazy.

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Oh, how I love lists!

Am at "Mag the Hag." You don't look that way at all. But I do know what you mean about t-shirts and shorts and humidty and all... sometimes it just doesn't mix. Especially when there is Capt Jack and French waiters to impress.

Lists for your lists... too cute!

How nice of Marc to spring for an extra night. He IS a prince!

Re: MNSSHP. I bought a Christmas party ticket the night of. I would think that in late Sept you'd be pretty well-assured of being able to purchase at the gate.

Hurrah for a "wide open" trip that will test your planning abilities. Or perhaps your "roll with it" abilities. Either way, this is going to be a fantabulous trip!

 

[jenjolt]

I love lists...I have made many a list LOL!!!! I have even started to buy items LOL!!!

Sounds like you have a good start...hmmm Jen's bday gift...I wonder if you will give any hints LOL!!!!

I'm not sure what you should do for a countdown...but I'm sure you will figure out something wonderful!

You are not Mag the Hag quite the opposite...I'm not sure about shorts we'll see if I have lost any weight by them but I am going to try to find some tops between now and then to wear and look good in LOL!!!

 

[cjackearl]

Oh LL, I hope, hope, hope the Asics solve all your foot issues. I noticed one other thing missing. Anyone want to broach the subject?

 

[kschafer]

I noticed one other thing missing. Anyone want to broach the subject?

Umm..., her list is missing ME

I sure hope the tennies work for you!! I like the laid back plans and how sweet of Marc to offer an extra night to your trip!

 

[Lady Lallie]

I need to print off your lists.....
for December!

Mwhaha, I am SO a list person too. Since I was a wee little girl I've always made lists upon lists. They're just so functional! If you find a good little white shrug thingy, send one my way too, it sounds heavenly.

I have list issues. I make them way too much and if they are not in perfect penmanship I have to start over.

Don't buy it ahead of time. It will cost you a little more but then you don't have to worry about going in the rain. They will not sell out. They didn't even "sell out" of tickets for the 10/31/08 party. (It was reported they had sold out to whatever the limit had been set, but then opened tickets back up for Halloween).

Thanks for the reassurance. I think that is what I will do. I'd hate to spend that money and have it go to waste.

Ok first of all Happy Anniversary (sorry it's late!!) Second congrats on another disney trip!!! So exciting!! And I'm so excited you're staying at OKW!!!! That's my home away from home!!!! My family are DVC members and that's our home resort and we just LOVE it!!! It's so beautiful!!! You'll love it, a very relaxed atmosphere! I say book the extra night! Why not, another day at disney!!! What a nice birthday gift from Marc! And I love that you make lists to make lists, it sounds like something I would do! Can't wait to hear more!!

Oooh, any tips about OKW will be appreciated!

OH, I love lists. I love making lists of the lists I have to make too. It drives my DH crazy.

Hehehe, we have that in common.

Oh, how I love lists!

Am at "Mag the Hag." You don't look that way at all. But I do know what you mean about t-shirts and shorts and humidty and all... sometimes it just doesn't mix. Especially when there is Capt Jack and French waiters to impress.

Lists for your lists... too cute!

How nice of Marc to spring for an extra night. He IS a prince!

Re: MNSSHP. I bought a Christmas party ticket the night of. I would think that in late Sept you'd be pretty well-assured of being able to purchase at the gate.

Hurrah for a "wide open" trip that will test your planning abilities. Or perhaps your "roll with it" abilities. Either way, this is going to be a fantabulous trip!

Oooh but I feel like Mag the Hag. He is a prince...I have to book it soon before he changes his mind.

I love lists...I have made many a list LOL!!!! I have even started to buy items LOL!!!

Sounds like you have a good start...hmmm Jen's bday gift...I wonder if you will give any hints LOL!!!!

I'm not sure what you should do for a countdown...but I'm sure you will figure out something wonderful!

You are not Mag the Hag quite the opposite...I'm not sure about shorts we'll see if I have lost any weight by them but I am going to try to find some tops between now and then to wear and look good in LOL!!!

I will NOT be going into details about Jen's birthday gift on here. Nice try! I don't know, nothing is coming to me in regards to the countdown. Must brainstorm.

Oh LL, I hope, hope, hope the Asics solve all your foot issues. I noticed one other thing missing. Anyone want to broach the subject?

What is missing!?! Tell Me! I am going nuts now!

Umm..., her list is missing ME

I sure hope the tennies work for you!! I like the laid back plans and how sweet of Marc to offer an extra night to your trip!

Hehehe! He is very sweet and I am trying to stay as laid back as possible!

 

[MinnieNurse]

Book the extra night. 5 nights is better than 4!

Mickey pendant. Where did you buy them? Can we see?

 

[GlassSlippers]

Hi!

This is my first time posting on one of your reports. I'm one of the "shy" ones. I don't think you're Mag the Hag at all. You're very pretty, but I understand how you feel about the shorts and tee shirt thing. I don't like how I look in them either. I'm a little knock-kneed and bow legged at the same time with thick calves and ankles, if you can imagine that. I solved the problem by getting some longer sun dresses. They're all very light weight so they shouldn't be too hot and I found some instructions on line to make some cotton half slips so I won't have to wear the tricot knit kind. Those would be yucky-hot! I'll only wear the dresses at WDW, so I went to Goodwill and the Salvation Army store. I think I spent under $25 for 7 dresses by going on days when there was a sale and checking both places every couple of weeks. I love me a good deal! Anyhow, I thought the dress idea might work for you too.

Have fun planning!

Lori

 

[DisneyFaeriePrincess]

Oooh, any tips about OKW will be appreciated!

Anything specific you want to know about, or just some stuff in general? I'm happy to help!