Easy, peasy!
Adorable!! We are going to do that craft today. My daughter just now saw them, and asked if we could. She honey, why not? I tell her!
As for Take out Chinese, NOT going to happen. But I could make fried rice for dinner
What an awesome Mulan movie night. You ladies impress me with your creativity.
And thanks for reading along on my PTR! 
Tell Bella, she's one stylin' chick with those snazzy hearing aids!!! I definitely want to see a picture of her with them on!!!
I can see that your daily struggle in feeing her is parmount to frustration!!! I simply could NOT deal with that!!! You have reached sainthood in my book, my friend!
I"ve never even heard of "dumping". No wonder the poor little princess feels crappy after eating!!! Poor thing!!
And looky!! Here you are celebrating 99 days, and here I am thinking I'm almost to one year.
But thank you. I just do what I must to keep her mended little ticker ticking. Bella, on the other hand, is a Saint for tolerating the incredible number of medical procedures, appointments, surgeries, pokes, and prods that she endures year after year. Well, first we ran out of time that day; then the next day, I got sick and so did DH! We think it may be the flu, in fact.So, we'll have to put that off until my tummy settles down.
so much for any assistance you can offer us! Stuck between a rock and a hard place I agreed to book both the CPDP and BFE during Bella's Wish Trip! Seriously, I have the best in-laws in the whole wide world!
Tomorrow we officially mark "90 Days to Disney" off our countdown calendar!!!! We're so excited, but I am also very nervous because tomorrow is Reservations Day!
Unfortunately, because you are staying at GKTW - you are considered staying "offsite"... Which means you will need to call 90 days for your first day, again the next day and so on. You may (not likely) get a CM that will let you book if you tell them you are staying at Give Kids the World. But they have no way to verify it, so I seriously doubt they will let you book something more than 90 days out. Having said that...If you are not able to get a ressie on your day...let me know. We will get one for you. The DIS has not let me down for our wish kids yet!
We have always used a travel agent to make our reservations so I have a couple questions about the process that I was hoping I could get a little help on. Please!!
1. Can I only make reservations for Day 1 of our trip tomorrow? Do I need to call back the following day to make ressies for Day 2 and so on and so forth?
Opps...put my answer in the wrong place. See above!)
2. I know I need to pay up front for CRT. Are there any other restaurants that require this?
I think it is only CRT? But you may have to do a credit card hold for others...just depends. But CRT is definitely pre-pay!
3. So far, I intend to make ressies for CRT (may cancel but I know they're hard to come by so I am making it just in case), Epcot Candlelight Processional Dinner package, 1900 Park Fare Happily Ever After Dinner, a Bass Fishing Excursion (see note below) and possibly BBB for all 3 girls (DD10 and DD8 would get basic hair/makeup and DD5WishKid would get the biggest package - still have to find the $$ for this to happen though). What are the best TIMES to book any of these places? Our party will be 6 people.
Some of the restaurants for the CP Dinner Package - especially for SCC, will be VERY hard to get. So you may have to take what you can. You can always try to trade a ressie, if you need to. If you can book something, book it and then you can see if you can trade a ressie for a better time.
BBB - pretty much anytime. If they don't have their heart set on the castle to do BBB - you have more room and such at DTD. I would try to do BBB before your 1900 PF meal? Maybe? But that would be easier to do at the castle if you did that.
One thing to think about...is you could do BBB at DTD on a "non Disney" park day and do 1900 PF, too...and not use a ticket during that time. So...maybe go to Sea World that morning...then BBB at DTD...then 1900 Park Fare and you sorta get an "extra" Disney day...otherwise you will kill a lot of time in MK doing BBB. Does that make sense? But your kids may really want to do that at the castle, which is an experience too! But just a thought?
Another thing to consider... They will do spray paint stuff and pixie dust at the barber shop (they do boys and girls and adults) and it is MUCH cheaper! I think only $12 or something? Worth checking into if you just can't swing BBB.
Can I book all of these by calling the same phone number?
I think they will transfer you for BBB...?
4. Has anyone booked online before? Is the availability the same? Is one method (phone vs online) faster than the other?
Mixed reviews on the DIS. I won't do it for the first time until the day I get back. Online you can do it an hour earlier...I believe it is 6 AM EASTERN time. So, I would try online and see if you can book what you want...and if not, call at 6:58 and get in the queue. You will be amazed how many people call at 7:00. Just keep hitting redial!
5. Because Bella can only tolerate pureed foods and we will be bringing her food with us, do we need to make a reservation for her? Do we need to inform Disney that she has celiac disease (similar to an intolerance to wheat, rye, barley, oat). Will there be any issues carrying in her food?
For reservation purposes, they will count her. For CRT - let them know she can't eat (if you will bring all of her food). You don't have to tell them she has celiac if she won't be eating at all. If she will be eating, then I would definitely tell them and they will have the cook come out and fix her something special. But...if she does not eat at all, they should not make you pay. You may need to talk to a manager if they want to charge you guys. And character meals sometimes will charge something - even if the child does not eat - but it should not be the full charge.
6. If I don't get the ressies I'm hoping for, can they put me on a waiting list?
Disney won't...but the DIS can help you. We will help you get ressies. We can't do a specific time, necessarily, but if you have your heart set on a restaurant, we can get you to eat there at some point in your trip. The DIS is awesome about that kind of stuff!
Note on the Bass Fishing Excursion: When my dear FIL took the family to Disney in Jan 08, Bella was too young and too sick to join us on 2 guided bass fishing excursions that we booked. Because we were on the Deluxe dining package at the time, we took full advantage of the water sports benefit and went fishing twice with AJ and Kennedy. It was a blast!
While discussing our upcoming trip with FIL, he asked if we were taking the girls fishing so Bella could go this time. I said no because of the cost, and he offered to pay for it. I declined, knowing that booking it off the package is quite expensive. When the possibility of doing the Candlelight Processional Dinner Package came up, FIL again offered to pay (mostly because MIL going with us REALLY wants to see CP and it was still a "maybe" on our list at that point until I figured out our budget) but he put one stipulation on it. FIL said he would ONLY pay for the Candlelight Processional Dinner Package if we promised to let him pay for a Bass Fishing Excursion!
Even your inlaws! 
They sound awesome! Woo Hoo!!
If you are staying on site you can make reservations for up to 10 days after your arrival day. 90 + 10 I don't know if they consider Give Kids the world Onsite.
I don't know about this one.
Booking online is really easy. You can book online at 6:00 am EDT if you call you have to wait until 7:00 am here is where you go to book online http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/restaurants/
Disney can make accommodations for celiac disease Here is a dining review from a family with someone who can't have gluten. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2265042
Unfortunately there aren't any waiting lists. If you don't get everything you hope for just keep trying!
That fishing trip sounds like fun. How nice of your FIL to pay for both. What a magical vacation you are going to have!
Note on the Bass Fishing Excursion: When my dear FIL took the family to Disney in Jan 08, Bella was too young and too sick to join us on 2 guided bass fishing excursions that we booked. Because we were on the Deluxe dining package at the time, we took full advantage of the water sports benefit and went fishing twice with AJ and Kennedy. It was a blast!
While discussing our upcoming trip with FIL, he asked if we were taking the girls fishing so Bella could go this time. I said no because of the cost, and he offered to pay for it. I declined, knowing that booking it off the package is quite expensive. When the possibility of doing the Candlelight Processional Dinner Package came up, FIL again offered to pay (mostly because MIL going with us REALLY wants to see CP and it was still a "maybe" on our list at that point until I figured out our budget) but he put one stipulation on it. FIL said he would ONLY pay for the Candlelight Processional Dinner Package if we promised to let him pay for a Bass Fishing Excursion!
1. Can I only make reservations for Day 1 of our trip tomorrow? Do I need to call back the following day to make ressies for Day 2 and so on and so forth?
Since you are staying offsite, you can only make ressies for your 1st day. Then Saturday the next day and so on.
2. I know I need to pay up front for CRT. Are there any other restaurants that require this?
There are... I'd have to see your list again.... but most don't!
3. So far, I intend to make ressies for CRT (may cancel but I know they're hard to come by so I am making it just in case), Epcot Candlelight Processional Dinner package, 1900 Park Fare Happily Ever After Dinner, a Bass Fishing Excursion (see note below) and possibly BBB for all 3 girls (DD10 and DD8 would get basic hair/makeup and DD5WishKid would get the biggest package - still have to find the $$ for this to happen though). What are the best TIMES to book any of these places? Our party will be 6 people.
Can I book all of these by calling the same phone number?
I'd start with the hardest first... CRT then go from there...CP dinner pkg.. 1900. The BBB in MK is very busy from what I understand. You can try the DTD one too. The CM should be able to help you with this. Call the dining number first then they should be able to transfer you. If not main # (407) 824-2222. If you are on hold with dining, use your cell to call the main # to book BBB.
4. Has anyone booked online before? Is the availability the same? Is one method (phone vs online) faster than the other?
I'd call and explain the allergies to the CM while booking. You can also jump online while you are on the phone. From what I been hearing you can book online at 6am est.
5. Because Bella can only tolerate pureed foods and we will be bringing her food with us, do we need to make a reservation for her? Do we need to inform Disney that she has celiac disease (similar to an intolerance to wheat, rye, barley, oat). Will there be any issues carrying in her food?
I am not positive but I believe you have to add her to the ressie. In the case of CRT you should ask the CM. I am not sure about the other questions here.
6. If I don't get the ressies I'm hoping for, can they put me on a waiting list?
I think you are in the same boat as everyone else.. But you can continue to call and check online. Also Maroo has been known to help wish kids get some very tough to get ressies!
Note on the Bass Fishing Excursion: When my dear FIL took the family to Disney in Jan 08, Bella was too young and too sick to join us on 2 guided bass fishing excursions that we booked. Because we were on the Deluxe dining package at the time, we took full advantage of the water sports benefit and went fishing twice with AJ and Kennedy. It was a blast!
While discussing our upcoming trip with FIL, he asked if we were taking the girls fishing so Bella could go this time. I said no because of the cost, and he offered to pay for it. I declined, knowing that booking it off the package is quite expensive. When the possibility of doing the Candlelight Processional Dinner Package came up, FIL again offered to pay (mostly because MIL going with us REALLY wants to see CP and it was still a "maybe" on our list at that point until I figured out our budget) but he put one stipulation on it. FIL said he would ONLY pay for the Candlelight Processional Dinner Package if we promised to let him pay for a Bass Fishing Excursion!
Note on the Bass Fishing Excursion: When my dear FIL took the family to Disney in Jan 08, Bella was too young and too sick to join us on 2 guided bass fishing excursions that we booked. Because we were on the Deluxe dining package at the time, we took full advantage of the water sports benefit and went fishing twice with AJ and Kennedy. It was a blast!
While discussing our upcoming trip with FIL, he asked if we were taking the girls fishing so Bella could go this time. I said no because of the cost, and he offered to pay for it. I declined, knowing that booking it off the package is quite expensive. When the possibility of doing the Candlelight Processional Dinner Package came up, FIL again offered to pay (mostly because MIL going with us REALLY wants to see CP and it was still a "maybe" on our list at that point until I figured out our budget) but he put one stipulation on it. FIL said he would ONLY pay for the Candlelight Processional Dinner Package if we promised to let him pay for a Bass Fishing Excursion!
Fishing is $260 so that is a $52 discount. It is $230 if you do the 1pm trip. From all that I've read though they will only take 5 on the boat.
Realistically, (keep in mind, this happened yesterday morning at 5AM) a very nice CM on the phone nicely told me to call back Sunday morning to make my reservation for December 5th for CPDP with SCC. It was worth a shot though!. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and setting the alarm for 4:45 am - AGAIN!
I think I'll make an 8:05 breakfast ressie at CP just in case.
First, I am so sorry that I have fallen behind on your PTR. Things have been a bit crazy here....I want to go back and catch up but I read about you doing the fishing excursion in an email notification and just had to respond.
We did the fishing in August and had a blast!!!! I bought a Birbaum's Walt Disney World 2009 guide on Amazon for $11.53 and it had a 20% off coupon for fishing in it!
Hope to catch up on your trip report soon!
Your latest movie night sounds wonderful. You are really creating some fantastic family memories through these. I know your girls will really look back on these and count them as a blessing! Go, Mom, go!!
What a wonderful FIL you DO have! I"d say take advantage of his generosity (in a healthy way) of his offers; and rest in knowing that it is as much a blessing to him to be able to give.
THe girls looks fab in their new duds!! Bummer about a bee sting on the first day, though.
