Disneymoon 09...oh the plannnning has begun!!! 11/29, Almost alll Packed!!!!

[Disneymoon09]

We will be there around the same time

Thanks for stopping by! We are sooooo excited and counting down the days. We still have so much to do though!

 

[Disneymoon09]

Hi everyone!

As of Friday we are PAID IN FULL ( I said it before but now its official!), and we are at 44 days! So excited, but sooo much to do!

We decided to nix MVMCP ( see why in previous response to Wigdoutdismom), and US/IoA. We are going to take that money and put it towards other expenses. It would pay for boarding our dog for a week, or souvenirs, or tips for meals.

DFi is finally looking through my books and picking out things he wants to do. I started to get really stressed earlier in planning this trip after reading everyone else’s TR’s and panicking because I was not planning to do commando style touring, or planning to hit up everything. We will only have 5 days dedicated to the parks, so we are going to make this trip about what we want to do in the moment. I know we will hit up the big attractions at each park, but I going to try not to freak out about timing, and going specifically to this attraction next and doing this precisely at a certain time. I know I am probably going to be flamed for this, but I feel like this fits our personalities and vacation style best. We have quite a bit of park hopping to do with our ADR’s, and I am ok with that. The only thing I am really planning is what park to go to on each day. After that, it’s up to how we are feeling about each attraction. We are hoping for an awesome bounce back deal and hope to have our next trip booked before we head back to OH! Not seeing everything this trip makes me look forward to more trips in the future!

We babysat for my DFi cousins last night. They are little boys, ages 4 and 2. I was nervous because we have never babysat for them before, I have nephews that age and they are terrible (no really, trust me, they are terrors). And I have been working non-stop lately so I was afraid I would be too tired and cranky to make an effort to have a good time. Wow, was I worried for nothing! They were awesome! Seriously the best behaved I have ever seen them be. They just camped out and watched movies all night.

After such a great experience last night, I came home today and ordered Toy story 1 and 2 to take next time. I don’t know if they have ever seen the movies and if I have to watch movies all night, we might as well watch something we all like!

Next up: my packing list, and what have I managed to cross off my to do list???

 

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Great update! Glad DFi is getting into the planning! You have to do the parks how you see fit. If you want to be laid back...it's your vacation...your choice!

 

[Disneymoon09]

Great update! Glad DFi is getting into the planning! You have to do the parks how you see fit. If you want to be laid back...it's your vacation...your choice!

Thanks! I'm hoping by the end of the month I'll have a really good idea of what we will be doing in each park

 

[Disneymoon09]

Ok so I think I have a few things to share finally! First of all, we got Mickey Mail on saturday! It was our luggage tags from ME! I was so excited and surprised! I didnt think they would come for a few weeks! Then today, MORE MICKEY MAIL! Our custom maps came! I really like these! I'm going to put them in my passporter to keep handy in the parks! Oh and I finally have some pictures! The first is my carry-on and park bag. I am going with a plain back pack because I was thinking that if i got tired of carrying the park bag then DFi could. He would not carry it if it was the Vera in Blue rhapsody that I wanted! He is arguing with me about carrying his carry on in the parks. I have no idea why but this caused a mini fight for us tonite. I have no idea why he became so heated about the park bag! Oh well, at least he is finally getting interested in some part of the trip!

This is us digging in the hall closet looking for the bags!

(excuse how scary i look, he surprised me!)

Ok so here is a rough (very rough) idea of our days so far.

Tues. Dec 1st: Arrive at Port Columbus Int'l Airport approx 930am
Airtran Flight 7 departs Columbus, OH at 1129am, arriving in Orlando at 139pm. Board ME to ASMo!
Check in, settle in for a few, then head to Beaches and Cream for dinner. (We have a Yak and Yeti ADR that i would be willing to give away)
Walk over to the Boardwalk, or head to DTD. Not sure yet.

Wed Dec 2nd: Wake up at 8am, shower, style hair, apply makeup, have my parents pick us up. Arrive at GKTW no later then 1030am for our 11am WEDDING!!!!! Get hitched (hehe), then take a bazillion pics, have a late lunch with the whole family, then head back to disney. We will probably nap. Or find something else to occupy our time. We are newlyweds afterall... (i know i know, TMI!! HAHA). Depending on what time it is, head to MK. Take in a few rides, shops, then head over to the Contemporary for our 720 Cali Grill ADR. I want to see wishes from here!

Thursday Dec 3rd: Magic Kingdom has AM EMH. We will head over for Rope drop (im so clueless, is there rope drop on EMH mornings?), spend the morning/afternoon here. I know my parents will be coming to DTD this day, and we will go with them. I also think they will be heading to the outlet mall i want to hit up, so this day is still up in the air i suppose. I swear, the way things look we will never get to a park!! We have a dinner ADR at Boma. My mom has been hinting at MVMCP tickets for us. We put them on our honeymoon registry. I'm still on the fence about the party, but if we get free tickets, we are totally going.

Friday Dec 4th: AK rope drop, spending as much time as we can here. I'm really looking fwd to AK. It wasnt even built yet when I was at disney the last time! Lunch at Flame tree BBQ. Back to the resort to rest up. Dinner ADR at Teppen Edo, Evening EMH at Epcot, Illuminations at 930pm.

Saturday Dec 5th: DHS EMH, rope drop. Spending the day here. I believe this is the only scheduled day here so far. Also did not visit this park on previous trip. ToT here I come! Back to the resort to relax, find somewhere for lunch (have not heard good things about CS in this park, we may boat to BW or BC, no idea yet), Dinner ADR at Raglan Road in DTD. Then, we shop till we drop.

Sunday Dec 6th: MK rope drop. Doing whatever we want today! I would really like to hit up Tom Sawyer island to look for paintbrushes! This could end up being a resort hop day as well, i know i really want to see the gingerbread house at GF, and I would love to see the trees at WL. We have a dinner ADR at Le Cellier. DHS has EMH tonite, but our ADR is at 8pm so I doubt we will make them.

Monday Dec 7th: Last full day AK has EMH so we will probably head over to check out anything else we didnt get to do. Epcot will also be a good posibility. We do not have an ADR for today since we used 2TS credits at CG. Most likely we will have CS. I think MK may have evening EMH tonite as well but i didnt write them down? If they do, I know we willl head over for those. I would like to catch Spectro if it is going on. And of course wishes in front of the castle woldnt hurt!

Tues Dec 8th: Departure day. Leave ASMo around 930 for 12 flight back to OH. Boo.

I have a feeling every evening we can spare will be spent in DTD. Well at least thats where I will be spending it!

My parents actually decided to fly down now. They are on our flight.
Im so glad. Now its going to be me, DFi, BIL, and my mom and dad flying down on Dec 1st. DFi's parents are still driving and I was informed by my mother (not even HIS mother!!) that my DFi's aunt is now coming. Nice that the bride is informed huh! Oh well, at least I like his aunt! I believe some of his family from the Tampa area may be coming up as well. I have met them once, and couldnt pick them out of a crowd if you asked me to. Oh well, I just shook my head and smiled when she told me.

My bridal shower is in about 2 weeks! Sooooo excited! I was able to find a dress today at Kohls for $17! The necklace i bought to go with it was more expensive! Here it is!

It goes perfectly with a pair of shoes I already have.

As far as my to do list goes:
-I talked to the doctor and I do not have to wear a mask on the plane. he said they are only good for about 30 mins anyways (moisture from breathing makes the pores in the mask bigger defeating the purpose after awhile) so yay!
-I am calling the vet tomorrow to get the dog in for shots
-calling the boarder tomorrow for the dog (wooohooo its my favorite call!)
-plan to start the packing list tomorrow
-talking to the BIL about travel arrangements to the airport now that my mom and dad are flying with us
-the airtran luggage measurements were raised so our checked bag will def. work for us (another yay!)


A question: Are the Disney gift cards widely accecpted in WDW? My parents were concerned that a gift card might not be wise in case we wanted to use it for meal tips, or any specialty store at DTD perhaps. Just curious if anyone could answer this. Like I have said many times, I am NOOOOO Disney expert (yet ).

Today I also went to Hobby Lobby. Wow. I wish I were crafty. I was hoping ot make a planning journal to put on the cake table at the shower so everyone could see it. Well lets just say that I am not craft, I do not have at least $100 ( i swear thats how much it would cost me!), and I got super overwhelmed at all the choices! I really wish I already had some of the scrapping stuff, but i would be starting from scratch and didnt want to drop that kind of cash. And i would probably never use it again!

Next: I swear, I'm going to check things off my to-do list!

 

[aprilp]

Love the dress! It sounds like you've made a great plan! I am soooo excited for you!

We'll be in Animal Kingdom on friday too. I'm hoping to pass by two very happy-looking people there wearing some sort of bride/groom items! One month this saturday for me and only a couple days more for you! So exciting!!!

 

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

You are moving right along! Your days sound good! The EMH's at MK on the 7th are 8-11 pm.

 

[Disneymoon09]

Love the dress! It sounds like you've made a great plan! I am soooo excited for you!

We'll be in Animal Kingdom on friday too. I'm hoping to pass by two very happy-looking people there wearing some sort of bride/groom items! One month this saturday for me and only a couple days more for you! So exciting!!!

I know! I had a really hard time finding anything to wear. It seems all the dresses these days look like fancy potato sacks! no shape whatsoever! I had to hit up the juniors section for this one. Thankfully it goes with shoes i already have, that was my goal!

And yes, we will be in AK on friday! I am def. going to make DFi wear his honeymoon mouse ears, whether he likes it or not! I'm hoping they will get us a little extra pixie dust....

 

[Disneymoon09]

You are moving right along! Your days sound good! The EMH's at MK on the 7th are 8-11 pm.

Thanks! I knew MK had EMH that night! As I was writing I was frantically scanning my passporter and wondering why I didnt write anything down!

 

[ZeroToHero]

Your gift card will be fine - it should be accepted everywhere that can accept credit cards or room keys.

Also, if you get rid of your Yak & Yeti dinner the first night, you have a free TS credit... I was going to say breakfast the last day, but I think you're leaving too early in the morning.

You got engaged your sophomore year of college? I may be sending my boyfriend a link to this thread........

You guys are so cute! I'm along for the ride now.

 

[Disneymoon09]

Your gift card will be fine - it should be accepted everywhere that can accept credit cards or room keys.

Also, if you get rid of your Yak & Yeti dinner the first night, you have a free TS credit... I was going to say breakfast the last day, but I think you're leaving too early in the morning.

You got engaged your sophomore year of college? I may be sending my boyfriend a link to this thread........

You guys are so cute! I'm along for the ride now.

Thanks for the info, i tried to tell them, but they are still not convinced! And isnt beaches and cream a TS? All my books say it is, but like i said, not an expert, so i could be wrong!

Sophomore year, yep! It was very cute, and we have dated for almost 6 years now!

 

[ZeroToHero]

Oo, you're right! I've only ever gotten ice cream there. Whoops! And it doesn't have reservations, so that threw me off too.

My bad.

 

[vamassey1]

I'm joining it on the fun! How exciting, you're getting married and honeymooning in Disney. I've never seen GKTW but I have donated scrapbook pages, supplies, books and handmade autograph books through a yahoo Disney swap group I belong to. My daughter Michelle has a friend who went there when she was in grade school.

My oldest went to Disney in June for his best friends wedding. It was very small but nice and they had a great time. Our gift for the couple was part of their dinner at Cali Grill.

How old are you? I'm thinking you're about by son's age.

I hope you get those tickets. I don't know if I would pay to go either but I wouldn't turn down free tickets either.

 

[Disneymoon09]

I'm joining it on the fun! How exciting, you're getting married and honeymooning in Disney. I've never seen GKTW but I have donated scrapbook pages, supplies, books and handmade autograph books through a yahoo Disney swap group I belong to. My daughter Michelle has a friend who went there when she was in grade school.

My oldest went to Disney in June for his best friends wedding. It was very small but nice and they had a great time. Our gift for the couple was part of their dinner at Cali Grill.

How old are you? I'm thinking you're about by son's age.

I hope you get those tickets. I don't know if I would pay to go either but I wouldn't turn down free tickets either.

Thanks for joining! I am 23 and my DFi is 24. Even with the ticket offer I am still on the fence about the party! Not sure still, but I'm sure if we actually get the tickets we will def. go. I just think that night would be best spent somwhere else since we only have a few days in the parks. We'll see! GKTW is the most magical place on earth, for so many reasons. We are very excited to not only get to visit, but to get married there!

 

[Disneymoon09]

Just a mini-report for you all!

-Took the dog for her shots today, so she is allllll ready for the boarder!
-Called the boarder and got a price quote ($13/day not too shabby), and just called to book her for Nov. 30-Dec 8th.
-Tonight we are going to go look for a larger memory card for my camera and possibly a spare battery
-contacted a seamstress to fix my wedding dress (I decided to break the zipper while trying it on a few weeks ago) so she is going to fix it!

Exciting huh? Well, not really, but I promise next week I'm starting on my packing list! Have a Happy Halloween and a great weekend!

 

[vamassey1]

Just a mini-report for you all!

-Took the dog for her shots today, so she is allllll ready for the boarder!
-Called the boarder and got a price quote ($13/day not too shabby), and just called to book her for Nov. 30-Dec 8th.
-Tonight we are going to go look for a larger memory card for my camera and possibly a spare battery
-contacted a seamstress to fix my wedding dress (I decided to break the zipper while trying it on a few weeks ago) so she is going to fix it!

Exciting huh? Well, not really, but I promise next week I'm starting on my packing list! Have a Happy Halloween and a great weekend!

Progress, progress, progress.

I love making lists and marking things off!

 

[Disneymoon09]

Progress, progress, progress.

I love making lists and marking things off!

Me too! I finally started a wal-mart list, that way we can pick stuff up over the month insted of getting it all at once.

Now I'm thinking about doing a garden Grocer order. Or just packing stuff in the suitcase, then using the extra space from our food to bring home souvineers. Thoughts?

 

[OhMari]

Thanks for joining! I am 23 and my DFi is 24. Even with the ticket offer I am still on the fence about the party! Not sure still, but I'm sure if we actually get the tickets we will def. go. I just think that night would be best spent somwhere else since we only have a few days in the parks. We'll see! GKTW is the most magical place on earth, for so many reasons. We are very excited to not only get to visit, but to get married there!

I wouldn't do it. If you were maybe from the south, I would say, do it, but why spend the money to see snow flakes drift down Main Street. You can get hot chocolate at your resort

Me too! I finally started a wal-mart list, that way we can pick stuff up over the month insted of getting it all at once.

Now I'm thinking about doing a garden Grocer order. Or just packing stuff in the suitcase, then using the extra space from our food to bring home souvineers. Thoughts?

I used Garden Grocer and they are great to work with. Just don't go crazy ordering like I did.


After you get off the plane, wash your hands, or carry lysol wipes along.
That is your best defense against Swine Flu.

 

[Disneymoon09]

I wouldn't do it. If you were maybe from the south, I would say, do it, but why spend the money to see snow flakes drift down Main Street. You can get hot chocolate at your resort

I used Garden Grocer and they are great to work with. Just don't go crazy ordering like I did.


After you get off the plane, wash your hands, or carry lysol wipes along.
That is your best defense against Swine Flu.

I agree with the MVMCP comments, thats how Ive been thinking all along. I might talk to my mom and make sure if she wants to get us a gift, we would prefer something else.

Im going to talk to DFi tonite about GG, I know I would like some breakfast items since i dont want to spend my CS credits on breakfast everyday. Since we will have a fridge in the room, maybe some drinks too!

Yes, I have been pouring on the hand sani lately! My poor hands are so dry but its worth it not to be sick! (knock wood) I'm VERY lucky to be healthy (havent been in the hospital since '03) so I'm hoping my streak holds (at least until we get back! )

 

[vamassey1]

Me too! I finally started a wal-mart list, that way we can pick stuff up over the month insted of getting it all at once.


This is what I did. Spread the love (money) around.

Now I'm thinking about doing a garden Grocer order. Or just packing stuff in the suitcase, then using the extra space from our food to bring home souvineers. Thoughts?

Never tried this, but I've never heard anything bad about them either.