***Disney Design Addict's Chit Chat,Designs and Pixie Dust! Everybody WELCOME!*** Part 3

[triplefigs]

HI, all! Catching up. Watched Apprentice and then ER was a rerun, so I went to bed early. This cold is really catching up to us all. Taught school today, and had 5 out again with stomach flu. The poor kids are so sick already! Anyway,

Kate, love the Tink and spiderman names. We'll chat about Apprentice after everyone watches. Needless to say, WOW!

Rosiejo, so excited for your upcoming wedding. Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness!

ljb9539- Love the F&W shirts. Glad your dad had a great b'day!

Momof2OH, the border looks great on those football shirts! I may need some "Missing the SEC Championship Game for Disney World" designs if BAMA keeps winning. Game is December 3 and we'll be at MGM that day!

poohangel- love the painted shirt. I'd just spell out Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party so you can use it another year if you get to go back. Did you draw the design or use a stencil? It is Gorgeous!

GoodolGal- I don't know about the pillowcase. It can't hurt to try!

Steamboat Marti- hope you are feeling better!!!!!!!!

 

[Good Ol Gal]

I finally watched the Apprentice!!!

 

[triplefigs]

I finally watched the Apprentice!!!

I KNOW!!!! Donald was a little fed up with the situation, ya think?

 

[Good Ol Gal]

I KNOW!!!! Donald was a little fed up with the situation, ya think?

Our signal was coming in bad last night, so it recorded with the horrible, loud static sound over the voices.. It was torture!!

I was so desperate to watch it that I put the CC on and read the whole episode!!

It just wasn't the same reading "you're fired" as hearing Donald say it!

 

[julia & nicks mom]

Just making sure that you all know that ADR's can now be made 180 days out! I would hate for any of you going in Spring to have missed the announcemnet!!

 

[Good Ol Gal]

Just making sure that you all know that ADR's can now be made 180 days out! I would hate for any of you going in Spring to have missed the announcemnet!!

wHAT??!!

 

[KristineN]

Just making sure that you all know that ADR's can now be made 180 days out! I would hate for any of you going in Spring to have missed the announcemnet!!

Where & when did they announce that?

 

[itslisa]

Where & when did they announce that?

Check out allears.net

 

[KristineN]

Check out allears.net

just found it...explans things...I tried calling today to ask a generic question...haven't been able to get through at all.

 

[triplefigs]

Also, big changes to CRT as of February 1. BIG increase in price, offering a new photo package, dinner is price fixed menu, also will require 2TS! All Ears has that info too.

 

[KristineN]

Also, big changes to CRT as of February 1. BIG increase in price, offering a new photo package, dinner is price fixed menu, also will require 2TS! All Ears has that info too.

I was surprised by the 2TS!

 

[triplefigs]

I was surprised by the 2TS!

For larger families, CRT is going to be VERY expensive. Think my kiddos better enjoy eating there on 11/30!

 

[mommykds]

NEW! CHANGES AT CINDERELLA'S ROYAL TABLE!

Beginning February 1, 2006, dining at Cinderella's Royal Table will undergo several changes:

-- Breakfast and Lunch will continue as Disney Princess-themed character meals. However, when you arrive at Cinderella Castle for your reservation, a photographer will be on hand to take pictures of your group in the lobby, before you are seated in the dining room. A package with four 4x6 prints and one 6x8 print of your photo, as well as one 6x8 print of Cinderella Castle, in a Cinderella photo holder (valued at $29.95 plus tax) will be delivered to you during your meal, which will be from a fixed-price, set menu. (Additional photos may be purchased.)

Breakfast: $31.99 ages 10 and up; $21.99 ages 3-9. Lunch: $33.99 ages 10 and up; $22.99 ages 3-9.

-- Dinner will become a fixed-price, set meal, also, hosted by the Fairy Godmother, who will lead the observance of special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries. You will also have the chance to have your photo taken before dining, with a photo package similar to that mentioned above offered to you during the meal. In addition, you will receive a special, unframed, unmatted lithograph (worth $50), given exclusively to diners at Cinderella's Royal Table Dinner.

Dinner: $39.99 ages 10 and up; $24.99 ages 3-9.

NOTE: Once these changes go into effect (February 1, 2006), payment in full with a credit card will be required at the time of booking for all meals at Cinderella's Royal Table. If you do not have a credit card, the reservation cannot be made. All reservations for dining at Cinderella's Royal Table prior to February 1, 2006, will follow current pricing and deposit payment policies.

Magic Your Way Plus Dining Plan WILL be accepted at Cinderella's Royal Table meals, requiring TWO table service credits.

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Wow...$40 for dinner..even if your child is 10???? Boy I am sure glad we did CRT our last trip a few weeks ago..I guess my family & I won't be going next year...too expensive!!!

Yea, me too ..3 kiddies here.

 

[KristineN]

For larger families, CRT is going to be VERY expensive. Think my kiddos better enjoy eating there on 11/30!

That's for sure! Like you..I have 3 kids...we probably won't go our next trip.

 

[triplefigs]

That's for sure! Like you..I have 3 kids...we probably won't go our next trip.

For breakfast for the 5 of us (3 kids under age 9)it would either be 10 TS credits or close to $175 and $190 for lunch (including tip and tax)!!

 

[disneyeveryyear]

Just reading to catch up (before I leave work).

I got some devastating news today and am procrastinating before I go home to face my son. DS (now in 6th grade) had a wonderful teacher for 1st and 2nd grades. She has been battling breast cancer for 7 years. Last night something catastrophic happened and she died. I believe she was approx. 45 years old, with a DS12 and 2 DD (college age).

I am at such a loss right now (wonderful teacher - cared more for kids than herself - scheduled chemo so she never missed schoool). I don't even know how to tell my son.

Sorry to be such a downer, but you guys are always so friendly, I just needed to express myself.

 

[triplefigs]

Just reading to catch up (before I leave work).

I got some devastating news today and am procrastinating before I go home to face my son. DS (now in 6th grade) had a wonderful teacher for 1st and 2nd grades. She has been battling breast cancer for 7 years. Last night something catastrophic happened and she died. I believe she was approx. 45 years old, with a DS12 and 2 DD (college age).

I am at such a loss right now (wonderful teacher - cared more for kids than herself - scheduled chemo so she never missed schoool). I don't even know how to tell my son.

Sorry to be such a downer, but you guys are always so friendly, I just needed to express myself.

I'm so sorry!!! That is just so sad. My prayers go out to her family and all the children and parents who obviously loved her. Hugs to you and your DS. Go home, grab some tissues, and just let him know that you are very sad about it too. I'm sure he's going to be confused and very upset. Thinking about you tonight!

 

[disneyeveryyear]

Thanks for your support.

I am sitting here at the office crying just thinking about having to tell him this. This was the teacher that I had to go talk to when my MIL died (in case my DS had trouble at school). She was so giving and supportive. It just isn't fair! Ever since my father died almost 3 years ago, I seem to have a lot more emotional trouble dealing with these things. Not sure I ever resolved that properly (and hard to move on).

We don't know anything of the arrangements yet, so I haven't decided what to do about taking him to the visitation or not.

Once again, sorry to bring everyone down.

 

[KristineN]

I am sitting here at the office crying just thinking about having to tell him this. This was the teacher that I had to go talk to when my MIL died (in case my DS had trouble at school). She was so giving and supportive. It just isn't fair! Ever since my father died almost 3 years ago, I seem to have a lot more emotional trouble dealing with these things. Not sure I ever resolved that properly (and hard to move on).


Sorry for your loss! I lost my father a year ago to cancer...it was an extremely painful and agressive type. He died in my home...the point to me telling you this is 2 things...1. his death has made me very sensitive to other people's death. 2. Kids are extremely resiliant. Tell him gently & let him grieve in his own way...but he will be fine. Kids are able to cope much easier than most adults. That is the gift of being a child...many time I have wished to be able to see things through their eyes. Good luck..& prayers are with you.

 

[disneyeveryyear]

Kristine,

Thank you for your thoughts. It is comforting to know that I am not the only one who has felt a heightened sense of grief since the passing of a close relative.

I am heading home now. Not sure if I'll see you later tonight or not.

Thanks again all!