Disboutiquers Part 16 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[Eyore4Ever149]

Marah- Im going to do this is bits and pieces as I find photos.
One of my favorites-


Rose and Crown - Bangers N mash! YUM!!! I can't find a pic of a plate right now....

 

[minnie2]

My DD and I did the deluxe plan during free dining last year. It was a lot of food. I felt like we were always running to a meal. I would just keep that in mind.

Our whole family really likes the Coral Reef. CRT for lunch imho is better than breakfast. 1900 Park Fare Dinner is fantastically fun. Also, the GF cafe (the little restaurant) is really great. My DH loves the Ohano's breakfast. Also Mickey's Backyard BBQ is a lot of fun! One of our best meals was at Tony's on Main Street.

This October we are eating at the Brown Derby for the first time. It will my DH's celebration dinner. Every time we walk by he says it smells good. I also would love to do the Luau at some point. We ate at the ts Chinese restaurant in China and were not overly impressed. The kids did not like the ts restaurant in Mexico but my DH and I did. We also loved that it was dark.

We did the Deluxe last yr and what worked for us was having a nice sit down breakfast then a nice sit down meal and just snacks during the day. We weren't hungry so a snack was perfect. we did several 2 pointer meals so no points really went to waste. The last day there we took sandwiches on the plane. With the extra snacks we went to the candy shop on Main st and used up al our snack points and brought stuff home so the kids had Mickey snacks for awhile and they loved it because they even brought back sun snacks for some friends.
this yr we have it planned perfectly with lots of 2 point places!
For us it works.

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

This is our all time favorite buffet- I find the food quality to be really good here!
Crystal Palace (Im sure you've been)

 

[disneymomof1]

Marah- some of our favorite "must do" every year are, Boma for breakfast or dinner, we are breakfast people and their buffet is awesome, lots of different choices lots of fresh fruit, pastries, made to order omelettes, meats, it has been our favorite meal now for the past three years. Dinner is very good also, lots of different types of foods but regular items, too. We also must get a snack outside of Kilmanjaro Safari every trip (it would be bad luck not to) DD and I always get a banana or apple and DH gets one of those big pickles. Just one of our little family quirks. This trip we have scheduled 50's PTC which we haven't been to for a few years, but hoping it is still good. Must do every trip is Chef Mickey breakfast for our final day there. I love planning our trips, we haven't even gotten there yet and I am already planning for our next trip, maybe May or December 2010. Haven't told DH yet, he really wants to go to Beaches Turks/Caicos next year.

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

Congratulations on the weight loss...my experience has shown having goals is the way to go! I've dropped 30 pounds since January (down from a size 20 to a loose size 14) and really wanted to go down another 20 before Disney...not going to happen, we leave in 5 weeks. Now I have to buy new clothes...what a shame!

My goals were nothing so grand as a marathon or even a half marathon...it was to be able to walk comfortably at Disney and actually BE in a couple of pictures!




Nini

30 pounds that is awesome...I am jealous! And getting to buy new clothes...always a bonus. I bought some new clothes this last year and that was a great feeling to buy the non-maternity looking clothes! I felt better about having my picture made too...let's hope for more next year!!!

See mu ultimate goal is after I run a half marathon is to keep it up so DH has to take me to Disney to run one...sneaky!

Good for you!!! I only have about 10 pounds to lose but it's the flab that is killing me. I can't work out over the summer (at the gym) but even when I did last year when the kids were in school I didn't notice any difference. Still plan on trying to hit the gym two to three days a week. You go EVERY night? Maybe that's my problem. Maybe I need to go every day. But I hate working out -- it's time taken away from things I like to do. Anyway, keep up the great work. You are off to a fabulous start!

I really wish the flab would go away too...I have found that the jogging seems to help too...if my poor feet can continue to haul my rear around the track! But the biggest thing that changed for me...was getting DH to go with me. Now there is a change...he went from a 36" waist to a 30"!!! He has lost around 40 pounds. He looks like a new man...he acts like a new man! But going to the Y is great for us. Our kids get free "child watch" where they play games and make crafts and we can work out and we motivate each other. I think we know we would let the other one down if we didn't go. Now we do take Saturday and Sunday off from hard work outs but we try to make it to the local park and walk 2 miles there.

 

[PrincessMickey]

We did the deluxe plan when we went in June. Most days we ate a late breakfast or ealy lunch and then a sig dinner. Our favorite was Yachtman Steakhouse. We also enjoyed Artist Pointe and Cali Grill. Not too impressed with Jiko though. We enjoyed Tusker House house breakfast, Cape May breakfast, and Kona for breakffast. We really enjoyed Teppon Edo in Japan and the Wave was pretty good. We were not impressed with Saana or Yak & Yeti. Next time we go I want to try the new Cat Cora rest. where Spoodles was. Hope that helps.

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

I got food poisoning from eating here- ended up in Celebration Hospital and then in my hotel room for 2 more days- they told me I had to stay out of the sun and take some pills to keep me from throwing up!

but the entertainment was fun. I really want to try the Biergarten though!

 

[Mom2SamandJames]

Our friends just had their child's hair cut last week, and it was $14. We are planning on getting our DS (19 months) his first hair cut while we are there, and our 4 year old son wants his cut too.

Dawn

 

[ncmomof2]

Ladies and Tom

As you've long ago probably figured out I'm an OBSESSIVE planner. I don't really mind so much if we don't stick to the plan, I just LOVE planning!

I'm trying to get an idea of places for us to eat this next trip where we've never gone before. Please let me know a place you NEVER miss (or hate when you do!) Tell us about your experience and why it was so great for you (pictures, including food are appreciated).

Things to keep in mind:
1. We're on Deluxe Dining so cost isn't a consideration.
2. We will have kids ages 14, 11, 9, 3, and 2 at time of travel
3. We're staying at CSR but will hit ALL parks and don't mind doing resorts (we have 7 park days and 2 travel days)
4. ADRs we have done before include: CRTx2, Hollywood and Vine (Fantasmic), Crystal Palace Breakfast, Akershus breakfast, Hoop de Doo.
5. ABILITY TO DO EVEN MORE PLANNING WITH AWESOME CUSTOMS IS A PLUS! (and NOW you know why I brought this question to y'all first!!!)

This is what we have done and what I thought. I have little ones so keep that in mind...

AK: Donald's breakfast- the food is pretty good and the character interaction is pretty good as well.

HS: 50's Prime Time- the food was pretty good and the staff was amuzing. We only went once because the Playhouse Disney lunch started the next year. Smore's dessert was yummy!
Playhouse Disney lunch- food was good. I like the buffets. It allows us to eat at our pace, whether quikly or slowly! The charaters were fun.

Epcot: Garden Grill - food was ok but the charater interaction was great. I could not get an ADR this year.
LeCellier- food ok, service terrible! Took way too long for little kids to sit through and it was not that great. The cheddar soup was good.
Coral Reef- food was ok but service was terrible. The waitor was rude and it too too long.
Norway Princess dinner- food was not that great but the character interaction was really good! We are going here again this year.

MK: CRT- we go for dinner and have always been please.
Crystal Palace- food and characters are good.
Libery Tavern- we went when it was a character meal and the food was not that great.

Resorts: Chef Mickey- good buffet and good characters
1900 Park Fare- LOVED it! The food and the character interaction.

We are trying Cape May for the first time this year.

Hope that helps!

 

[ncmomof2]

I finished my last dress last night. It is kind of bittersweet! I am glad to be done but I enjoyed making them all. I still have six mickeyhead tee shirts to finish, the just need to be sewn.

This is for Animal Kingdom.

 

[LisaZoe]

Beautiful! How do you get pictures so big to copy into an applique?

I have my applique 'sketches' (line drawings) in JPG format. I open those in PaintShop Pro, crop and resize to what I need then print. Most of the Vida and other large scale appliques print out on 2-4 pages that I then tape together for the full size image.

I finished my last dress last night. It is kind of bittersweet! I am glad to be done but I enjoyed making them all. I still have six mickeyhead tee shirts to finish, the just need to be sewn.

This is for Animal Kingdom.

Your girls as so cute and the dresses/sets you've made for them have all been great! Don't worry, I'm sure you'll find lots of other outfits they MUST have even if they aren't for Disney.

 

[mom2rtk]

I have my applique 'sketches' (line drawings) in JPG format. I open those in PaintShop Pro, crop and resize to what I need then print. Most of the Vida and other large scale appliques print out on 2-4 pages that I then tape together for the full size image.



Your girls as so cute and the dresses/sets you've made for them have all been great! Don't worry, I'm sure you'll find lots of other outfits they MUST have even if they aren't for Disney.

Lisa: Amazing sets again. I'm with you and everyone else LOVIN Snow White!

Ncmomof2: Beautiful dresses! I love the Minnie dot with the zebra print!

 

[froggy33]

I've made mine based on a couple of different patterns. This might help.

http://www.marthastewart.com/articl...03d370a0aRCRD&rsc=comments_tv&comments_page=1

Thanks!! I have made one, if I ever get the chance I'll post a pic - my little one is actually wearing it today! I plan on making a bunch more for our trip!! This is the tutorial I use the most as well. I adjusted it a bit, cause I don't think it is full enough. But it is a big help! I just added up that I use almost 100feet of ruffle length alone!!! And this is on one to fit a 1 year old. I can't imagine how much I will have to use for when she gets older!

I have a few trip pics to share.

Your girls are so cute!! And their clothes are always to die for. You are definitely a big inspiration for me!

 

[stephie1012]

so where does everyone get there pettis from? im looking for a good price, its going to be hard to convince DH that dd needs one lol...how does the sizing work? dd will be 4 but wears a 5/6 in dresses...thanks!

 

[LisaZoe]

That is really cute! You did a great job on the cake and skirt, too, but I love seeing fun - and do-able - hairstyles.

I have a few trip pics to share.

I love the stepsister dresses! You did a great job with the fabric colors - a good balance of the ugly color scheme used in very cute dresses. I need to make something with those characters soon but I've been stumped on what fabric to use.

Hi Everyone,

Love love love whats been posted lately!! Great job everyone!!

How do you add photo's to the flikr album on Carla's site - I get all backed up in choosing some icon thing????????

Here are a few pictures from the beach - the kids left today (Im so sad) to take their big brother back to college - not sure how many more fun beach days we will have cause their 16 year old brother (who I love to be with on the beach) starts band camp!! Where did summer go!! Tim became a little dare devil - thank goodness for those waterwings!! I can keep them close to me without having all of them hang on me at the same time!!!!
Get ready for waaayyyyy too many sandy kids!!!

It looks like you're all having a great summer! The kids are going to remember these forever.

That Snow White fabric is to die for -- love it! I always see fabric I like and now I'm just going to start buying it and figure out how to combine it with something like you do. Why should I let good fabric go to waste!

This Snow White set is my favorite because of the fabric. I actually bought bolts of these fabrics long before I had any plans for it other than to keep some for my stash and sell the rest. Of course I'm kicking myself now for selling any since I had to buy more of the black to make this set.

I love buying fabric but I have to admit I have more fabric in my stash that I may never use than fabric that does end up being sewn. I used to buy what caught my eye even if there wasn't a plan for it hoping I'd find a great use for it later. Sometimes the fabric will 'speak' to me as being perfect for a set but too often they stay very quiet and seem content to spend years on a shelf.

 

[i12go2wdw]

I finished my last dress last night. It is kind of bittersweet! I am glad to be done but I enjoyed making them all. I still have six mickeyhead tee shirts to finish, the just need to be sewn.

This is for Animal Kingdom.

That is so beautiful, look at the twirl on that, Great job!!

 

[aimeeg]

Thanks!! I have made one, if I ever get the chance I'll post a pic - my little one is actually wearing it today! I plan on making a bunch more for our trip!! This is the tutorial I use the most as well. I adjusted it a bit, cause I don't think it is full enough. But it is a big help! I just added up that I use almost 100feet of ruffle length alone!!! And this is on one to fit a 1 year old. I can't imagine how much I will have to use for when she gets older!



Your girls are so cute!! And their clothes are always to die for. You are definitely a big inspiration for me!

That is a really sweet compliment. I just started to sew two years ago. This thread was a huge help to me. In the early days I had so many questions. There were so many people who were here to help me out.

so where does everyone get there pettis from? im looking for a good price, its going to be hard to convince DH that dd needs one lol...how does the sizing work? dd will be 4 but wears a 5/6 in dresses...thanks!

I would suggest contacting Teresajoy. She is a great person to get in touch with all things pettiskirt related. kwim

 

[aimeeg]

Lisa- I would love to see what you could do with the sisters! That would be so much fun. They really loved that Lucifer was on the dress. I guess they do not see too much clothing with Lucifer. That by far is my favorite meal at WDW. My girls had a blast and my youngest lit up. I have never seen her have so much fun. She was dancing all night.

 

[i12go2wdw]

This is my try at the bandana dress, the materials are all leftovers from a quilt DD13 and I made last year, they aren't a perfect match but who can tell when she is twirlling??
first here is the well used quilt just incase you want to see

and of course we couldn't quilt it without putting in one of these

here is the dress

and here is the twirl

and the front, I have shortened the elastic around the neck because the weight of the dress pulled it down a lot!!

After working with the bandanas I have learned a few things that I will pass on. I soaked them in vinegar and water to help set the dye, dried them in the dryer then ironed them with a hot iron. I ironed them face down because the front seemed to kind of stick a bit, when I did iron them, this also helps to set the dye, they shrunk a huge amount, I would say over an inch each way, I could see then pucker and shrink as the iron touched them. Hope that helps someone.
I also have a pink and orange peti-skirt meeting us at ASMU when we go in 9 days, thanks Aimeeg.

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Bomas
we liked this for the atmosphere, but the meat quality (which smelled amazing) was just okay, very flavorful, and fun for kids. Your 2 little boys will like this the best, they have little kids play games and run around the restaurant, and hula hoop competitions, etc.

desserts were yummy!

notice plates...

I can't be sure- but this might have been Jiko's (which we really loved- I had the filet with mac n cheese, I liked the covered walkway- it was pouring out, but I was able to take the 15 month old out to run around while Mom and Tom finished their food. again, not absolutely positive about where these were eaten.

different angle of the yumminess


also...every trip I surprise DH with a gift basket filled with stuff for us to nibble on when we are back at the room. Here was the basket from one of our trips

well the desserts above are NOT Jiko's- different table, no strollers in Jiko's and its upscale, so good if you can do an adult get away dinner


I had this Mickey made and delivered to our table at California Grille- we used to ALWAYS book a table to view the fireworks from and celebrate our anniversary- but then they stopped turning down the lights and playing the MK music- and it wasnt quite as magical.
I was then able to have them take Mickey back and deliver to our room with the strawberries.