DIS Divas Just Wanna Have Fun! (TR starts on p.22) Updated 4/14

[prettyprincessbelle]

I hope you ladies are having a fantabulous time! I miss you all!!!

 

[grumpyvet]

I am sure Stacie will write her hysterical take on the trip!! I only stayed Thrsday through dinner time Saturday, but let me say, the trip was a blast!!! Since this is the second year, some of last years kinks were worked out!!

The Thursday night party was amazing. The planners, Cheryl, Stacie and Michelle out did themselves. The room was decorated and festive. There was tons of beverage, we played a game to get to know one another..(which I totally stunk at since I kept chatting rather than playing), the tote exchange...it was all wonderful.

I would also like to add a disclaimer at this time, I was not nearly as obnoxious as will be reported during the tote exchange. I'd had one beer, one jello shot....and I was a wee enthusiastic, but I am sure reports will be exaggerated!!!!

I met tons of people, did a lot of stuff, the scavenger hunt was a particular delight, fun. PFF with tiaras also a high point. Oh, I could go on and on and on!!

So, to sum it up, it WAS ALL GOOD!!!!

AmySue

 

[toocherie]

I am sure Stacie will write her hysterical take on the trip!! I only stayed Thrsday through dinner time Saturday, but let me say, the trip was a blast!!! Since this is the second year, some of last years kinks were worked out!!

The Thursday night party was amazing. The planners, Cheryl, Stacie and Michelle out did themselves. The room was decorated and festive. There was tons of beverage, we played a game to get to know one another..(which I totally stunk at since I kept chatting rather than playing), the tote exchange...it was all wonderful.

I would also like to add a disclaimer at this time, I was not nearly as obnoxious as will be reported during the tote exchange. I'd had one beer, one jello shot....and I was a wee enthusiastic, but I am sure reports will be exaggerated!!!!

I met tons of people, did a lot of stuff, the scavenger hunt was a particular delight, fun. PFF with tiaras also a high point. Oh, I could go on and on and on!!

So, to sum it up, it WAS ALL GOOD!!!!

AmySue

I can't wait for Stacerita's trip report! Glad you got home safe!

 

[Stacerita]

Oh boy! Am I feeling the pressure to have one kick butt trip report. I just hope I can live up to the expectations.

 

[Disneygrl36]

Can't wait for this trip report to get started. Glad to see that you guys had/are having a blast.

 

[Stacerita]

Ok, so I am starting to go over my notes from the trip in hopes to get my trip report done as soon as possible. I need everyone's help though. I don't want to leave anything out. I spent time with many different ladies and doing tons of different things, so I am sure that I may have missed a few things. So if I was with you when something funny, memorable, or just to diva happened, PM me to remind me. I may already have it in my notes, but then again, I may have forgotten to note it. I will make sure to clear out my PM's even. Thanks!

 

[Michelle2]

I would love to hear about and see pictures from Club 33. I saw some pictures on the slideshow on the main page, but would love to hear what the menu was like and see more!

Sounded like everyone had a blast the whole time, can't wait to read about it!

 

[mommaU4]

I hope you ladies are having a fantabulous time! I miss you all!!!

Hi Courtney! Thanks. We did have a blast!!! Next time you are definitely going to have to join us.

Oh boy! Am I feeling the pressure to have one kick butt trip report. I just hope I can live up to the expectations.

Come on! We are waiting......
I don't do funny like you do.

Can't wait for this trip report to get started. Glad to see that you guys had/are having a blast.

Thanks. It was so much fun. Everything really came together and went very smoothly this trip. The first one was sooooo HOT and crowded. It made it hard to really have fun when it's like that, kwim?
But this time, it was not overly crowded, in fact the first two days were perfect. And while it was a bit chilly at night, the weather during the day was sunny and nice. Not hot at all.

So if I was with you when something funny, memorable, or just to diva happened, PM me to remind me. I may already have it in my notes, but then again, I may have forgotten to note it. I will make sure to clear out my PM's even. Thanks!

I didn't even take notes of my own!! If anyone has followed my other TRs, they know I am usually very good about taking notes, and also lots of pics including lots of food porn. This time I totally dropped the ball. I was just too lazy and too busy visiting with everyone.

I would love to hear about and see pictures from Club 33. I saw some pictures on the slideshow on the main page, but would love to hear what the menu was like and see more!

Sounded like everyone had a blast the whole time, can't wait to read about it!

Yep, there are a few pics on the slide show on the front page of our planning thread, but we have tons more. There were 7 of us at the Club 33 lunch and we all took pics. Some took tons of pics, so I might have to ask if I can borrow a few of theirs.

I did get some food porn pics from Club 33. The dessert especially was heavenly. MMMMMMM.

 

[Michelle2]

Yep, there are a few pics on the slide show on the front page of our planning thread, but we have tons more. There were 7 of us at the Club 33 lunch and we all took pics. Some took tons of pics, so I might have to ask if I can borrow a few of theirs.

I did get some food porn pics from Club 33. The dessert especially was heavenly. MMMMMMM.

I can't wait to see them!

 

[mommaU4]

As I said before, I sort of dropped the ball on this trip report. I didn't take any notes and very few pictures, but I'll do my best. Every time there was something worth taking a picture of, about 5 ladies whipped their camera out, so I figured.....why bother! I can just steal their pics when I get home. (we have a shutterfly account set up to share all our pictures on)

But I did take a few, so I will share those, and attempt to pull some details from my already fading memory. So here goes nothing............ (Stacie, you better hurry up with your awesome TR and save us all here!!!)

Thursday morning I was up bright and early. I didn't sleep much. Who does the night before a Disney vacation?? I was packed and ready to go. Actually I had been packed for awhile, which was a good thing considering my previously mentioned bout with food poisoning. I was out of commission from Sunday night through sometime on Tuesday morning. And at one point I wasn't even sure I was going to make the trip.

But by Thursday morning I was feeling good if a bit weak and eagerly awaiting the arrival of Amy/bigskyernurse. She's a Vegas local that I've met with for lunch before and had so generously offered to haul my butt (and my 20 suitcases!) to DL with her.

She arrived, we loaded the car, I said my good-byes to my husband and kids (biting my lip and telling myself not to start bawling in front of Amy) and we were off!!!! OMG, months, weeks, days, hours, of planning and we were finally on the road!!

First stop was to pick up another DISer and Vegas local, Jane/cheshiregirl. We had arranged to meet at Starbucks on the way out of town. Ummm, we were just a tad late in picking her up. Let's just say neither Amy nor I should EVER apply for the Amazing Race. Neither of us are very good at directions, especially when we are talking and pass right by our exit!

Jane was waiting with her husband and cutie pie son. They said their good-byes, we loaded her stuff, loaded up on coffee, and we were off again.
Here is a pic of my Vegas buddies and road trip partners. How cute are they?!?!
(Jane in brown and Amy in the blue)

If you've ever done the drive from Vegas to Anaheim, you know it's pretty boring. Sort of a scene from The Hills Have Eyes. Kind of creepy, but mostly not a lot going on. But being with Amy and Jane the time just flew by. We talked the whole way, and didn't stop once (No peeing allowed! We were on a mission dang it!). Let's just say I was glad to be sitting in the middle seat behind Amy so I couldn't see the speedometer. We left around 8:10 and made it to the HoJo at 11:30!

First stop was to drop off our luggage and get checked in. We were in Building 2 with a nice view of the Garden Pool. I've only stayed in Building 1 before this, but it was basically the same, just a smaller room.
I only snapped a few pics of the room and it was later on in the week, so ignore all the clutter everywhere. Also please ignore the dates on my pics. Clearly it's not the year 2216.

I had two roomies this trip; January/Daisy_77 and Capri/disney-super-mom. They were the best! Thanks girls for putting up with my mess everywhere and the hot, steamy bathroom in the mornings. (why wouldn't HoJo put a fan in the bathroom??)
You can kind of see how we had two Queen beds and a roll away.

The fridge (for all our water and Diet Pepsi) and the microwave. I brought lots of snack, all of which returned home with me unopened. We were too busy to snack in the room!

Yes, these shots were taken while I was sitting in bed. I was watching Two and a Half Men (funny show, I'd never seen it before) and it suddenly occurred to me I hadn't taken any room shots. I was too lazy to get up and do it right though. These were taken on our last day, and I was so tired! So this is as good as it gets for room shots. lol

This was our hotel room door. Several of the ladies decorated their doors with their names, and lime green Mickey heads. It was fun and helped to find who was who and where.

After unloading the car, and freshening up a bit, Jane, Amy and myself were off to the parks. First item of business for me was to wait in line to get my annual pass. I was only going to buy a park hopper for this trip but my sweet husband surprised me with one of those APs from Costco, so I got the Deluxe AP and the $50 gift card.

We were on Main Street when we ran into our first DISer, Chris/Califgirl. I'd met her last time and on a mini meet, she's so nice and I was glad she was able to make it. Before long we were joined by Jill/4fosterkids and we headed off to get Indy FPs.
Jane had to take off to go to a scheduled lunch at Ariel's in CA, so she headed off, as did Chris and Jill. (they joined us again soon after though) From there Amy and I met up with Tina/BillyFan and her mom, and my roomie January. We all went to the Golden Horseshoe to watch the Billy show and grab a bite to eat where we were joined by Sarah/sahbushka and Heather/lilycat. LOVE that show!!

After that it was off to DCA for Aladdin. Another one of my faves. I missed it when we were there in October and couldn't wait to see it. I was joined by Jane, Amy, January, Chris, Jill, Melody, Wendy and I can't remember who else. lol
Keep in mind, most of the first day was just nuts. Meeting people I hadn't seen in awhile, meeting people for the first time, etc. It was fun but kind of a blur. It's always interesting to meet someone you've been chatting with online for months! But it was all good. I was having so much fun I didn't even think about hitting the rides!

I was tired however so after Aladdin I excused myself from the group to head back to the hotel. I wanted to unpack a little, call my family and freshen up before our fun evening we had planned! That night was our scheduled Meet and Greet with over 35 ladies signed up to attend. I knew it was going to be fun and I wanted to be well rested for all the festivities!

Coming up next...........The Pizza Party Meet and Greet, a.k.a. Who are you again???

 

[wendylady36]

Yay, you remembered I was at Aladdin! Woo-hoo! I feel so special!

It's so fun reading about our trip. Thanks for starting your trip report!

 

[sahbushka]

More, More...we want More!

 

[wendylady36]

More, More...we want More!

Agreed!

Seriously! I'm trying to not work here. Why aren't you attached to the computer like me?

 

[jordansmomma]

Agreed!

Seriously! I'm trying to not work here. Why aren't you attached to the computer like me?

Exactly!! Who goes to work to work??

 

[Vixen]

not me! j/k

 

[Disneygrl36]

Yippee you have started Beth. Can't wait to hear about your big meet & greet & candy party. Woo hoo!!!!!!!!

 

[BillyFan]

Great start, Beth! I was happy that so many people wanted to see the Billys! At our table was me, my mom, and January. And then Wendy and Melody snuck in just before the show started.
Even though I was there, I can't wait for more of your report!

 

[mommaU4]

Yay, you remembered I was at Aladdin! Woo-hoo! I feel so special!

You are special.

More, More...we want More!

OKay!
OKay!

But not yet.

Exactly!! Who goes to work to work??

People who don't know any better?

not me! j/k

Yippee you have started Beth. Can't wait to hear about your big meet & greet & candy party. Woo hoo!!!!!!!!

It was so much fun! I'll start on that soon. I was thinking though, I remember the first day ok, but Friday is such a blur.
Maybe I can just make stuff up.

Great start, Beth! I was happy that so many people wanted to see the Billys! At our table was me, my mom, and January. And then Wendy and Melody snuck in just before the show started.
Even though I was there, I can't wait for more of your report!

Some of them were seeing it for the first time and loved it! Sarah was totally cracking up next to me. I think she's a Billy fan now too.

So it was myself, Sarah, Heather, Chris, Jill and Amy at one table. And you, your mom, January, Wendy and Melody at another. That is a good size group, especially considering it was our first few hours in the parks.

 

[tinkermell]

YAY!! Beth is back, while we


PATIENTLY WAIT FOR STACIE!!!!!!

Ready for more!

 

[lovegrumpy]

Thats awsome how you all get together for your own trip to Disneyland. Haven't been to Dl in 3yrs and missing it bad. So I'm going to enjoy it thru your trip report.