*~* First Trip: 59 Years In The Making *~* 11/25 - PTR is now closed!

[RooRach0906]

Those books look awesome!!!!!!

If you don't mind how did you make them????

 

[DsnyMama]

I love the crafty books.
Last year when I went I had the character sign an apron for my friend. Probably nothing new to people but it was a nice gift for her... lol.

I love the apron idea!! How neat!! I thought about taking a canvas tote bag and having the characters sign it!

Ok, phew.....thought I was missing something!!!

LOL! Sorry about that!

Those books look awesome!!!!!!

If you don't mind how did you make them????

Thanks so much! They were SUPER easy!!

I bought the books at Hobby Lobby - they were in the scrapbook section - they are 8x8 and include 20 white pages. They were $4.99 each and I got them when scrapbooks were all 50% off! I bought the cardstock from Hobby Lobby too - it was a stack that came pre-cut in 5x7 size. The stickers I purchased from Hobby Lobby, Walmart, and Target - same with the little "stripe" embellishment - it's just a sticker! I used non-wrinkle glue stick to tack the cardstock down, left a nice space for the signature, and added a matching "stripe" sticker down one side of the page along with the character sticker. They were so fun to make! I had to purchase SO many stickers, I'm embarrassed how much they ended up costing... Probably ended up spending nearly $100 on all 4 books - so roughly double than the Disney autograph books ($25 for one VS $10-$12 for one).... But I've been working on them a loooong time, bought a little along the way, ect.

 

[RooRach0906]

I bought the books at Hobby Lobby - they were in the scrapbook section - they are 8x8 and include 20 white pages. They were $4.99 each and I got them when scrapbooks were all 50% off! I bought the cardstock from Hobby Lobby too - it was a stack that came pre-cut in 5x7 size. The stickers I purchased from Hobby Lobby, Walmart, and Target - same with the little "stripe" embellishment - it's just a sticker! I used non-wrinkle glue stick to tack the cardstock down, left a nice space for the signature, and added a matching "stripe" sticker down one side of the page along with the character sticker. They were so fun to make! I had to purchase SO many stickers, I'm embarrassed how much they ended up costing... Probably ended up spending nearly $100 on all 4 books - so roughly double than the Disney autograph books ($25 for one VS $10-$12 for one).... But I've been working on them a loooong time, bought a little along the way, ect.

I LOVE Hobby Lobby!!! I think I might try and make one myself if you don't mind!

 

[DsnyMama]

I LOVE Hobby Lobby!!! I think I might try and make one myself if you don't mind!

Of course not!!! Post pics in your PTR!!

 

[Alysa]

Eeek! Your kids are sooo cute and I love the albums - funny, I was just updating my daughters as well today! Looking forward to hearing more!

 

[DsnyMama]

Eeek! Your kids are sooo cute and I love the albums - funny, I was just updating my daughters as well today! Looking forward to hearing more!

Thanks so much and welcome aboard!!

 

[debrapagliasotti]

Subbing to this one too

 

[DsnyMama]

Subbing to this one too

Welcome!!!

 

[DsnyMama]

ADRs have been made!!! I had to be a little flexible on a few things, but overall I was SUPER satisfied!!

Without further ado, here are our dining plans!!


26th - Arrival/Resort Day
* B: None, flying in that morning
* L: Art of Animation Food Court
* D: California Grill 7:50 (Wishes at 8pm)

27th - Magic Kingdom & MVMCP
* B: Crystal Palace 8:20 (park opens at 9am)
* L: Tony's 12:30 (not 100% sold on this, still deciding if I want it)
* D: Hoping to make reservations for Be Our Guest

28th - Hollywood Studios
* B: Hollywood & Vine 8:25 (park opens at 9a)
* L: Sci-Fi 12:40
* D: Boma 9:10

29th - Epcot
* B: Kona Cafe 9:30
* L: Using snack credits for bakery in France
* D: Tutto Italia 7:30 (Illuminations at 9:30)

30th - Animal Kingdom
* B: In-room, food from home
* L: Yak & Yeti 12:00
* D: Ohana 8:15

1st - Resort Hopping Day
* B: Boma 9:30
* L: Whispering Canyon Cafe 1:20
* D: Narcoossee's 7:10

2nd - Epcot
* B: Chef Mickey's 8:25
* L: Hoping to make reservations for Coral Reef (won't open til July-ish, blocked now for CP packages)
* D: La Hacienda De San Angel 8:00 (Illuminations 9:30)

3rd - Magic Kingdom - BBB today at 10:20!!
* B: In-room food from home
* L: Need to book Cinderella's Royal Table as soon as package is used (need to prepay with dining plan).
* D: 1900 Park Fare 5:40 pm (Wishes 8pm)

4th - Animal Kingdom 1/2 day, DTD 1/2 day
* B: Tusker House 8:15
* L: ???? Quick Service at AK or maybe something at DTD?
* D: Raglan Road 8:00

5th - Magic Kingdom, Departure Day
* B: In-room food fro home
* L: Quick Service at MK
* D: Airport most likely... Will have a early evening flight.


I'm not 100% sold on Tony's Town Square. The menu looks good, but there are major mixed reviews.... We are already doing "real" Italian with Tutto Italia.... Not 100% sold on La Hacienda De San Angel either. My mom wants to try Chefs de France, but it's blocked from ADRs right now for the CP packages too. We may change La Hacienda to Chef's though when it opens. I also need to have a back up lunch in case CRT is full (HIGH possibility...)

Thoughts? Critiques? Ideas?


I'm hungry now!!

 

[debrapagliasotti]

We have quite a few of those restraunts as hopeful ADRs too for Dec.

As far as backup for CRT, you could do LTT or Plaza.

Cute autograph books

 

[DsnyMama]

We have quite a few of those restraunts as hopeful ADRs too for Dec.

As far as backup for CRT, you could do LTT or Plaza.

Cute autograph books

I was just looking at menus for both of those! Only reason we *really* want CRT (or BOG) is because we are doing BBB and it would be awesome for DD to eat in a castle after being transformed into a princess

 

[tofubeast]

Adorable autograph books!!! LOVE em!!


RE: Tony's. I ate there once during my last trip. The food was very "meh". I love Italian food (heck I'm half Sicilian), and I thought a Stouffer's frozen meal was better. I suggest saving your dining plan credits for somewhere else.

Your ADRs look great. Just curious how your kids will be with some of those late ADRs.

 

[DsnyMama]

Adorable autograph books!!! LOVE em!!


RE: Tony's. I ate there once during my last trip. The food was very "meh". I love Italian food (heck I'm half Sicilian), and I thought a Stouffer's frozen meal was better. I suggest saving your dining plan credits for somewhere else.

Your ADRs look great. Just curious how your kids will be with some of those late ADRs.

Thankfully (at WDW at least!!) my kids are night owls!! I'm hard pressed to get them to bed before 10pm most nights without a HUGE fight. Last trip we had post-8pm ADRs most nights and they did great, so I'm hoping for good moods all around this time! Dinner is usually 7:30pm here, so they are accustomed to "late-ish". And thanks, I love the way the books are turning out! And the more I read the more I agree with you, I think Tony's is out!

 

[DsnyMama]

We have several airports within driving distance and I'm watching fares from them all. Generally we've found the best prices 6 weeks - 4 months ahead of time, we are about 5.5 months now, so I'm wondering if prices will drop. It is the week after T-giving, so rates might not go down a ton.....

Charlotte - Orlando $224
Columbia - Orlando $319
Greenville - Orlando $265
Florence - Orlando $417


Obviously unless something killer rare pops up, flying out of Charlotte will be the cheapest (and closest!). I'm not satisfied with $224 though.... Both times we've gone CLT-MCO, we've paid $150 and $130. Really hoping to score that again! Plus it will be $20-$30 per bag per person too.

It's about a 9 hour drive and we can drive for about $250 which would be much cheaper.... I really don't want to drive though! The kids were awesome on the drive down, but horrible on the way home... Levi screamed and fussed about 3/4 of the way home! Don't want to repeat that....

 

[BDL]

ADRs have been made!!! I had to be a little flexible on a few things, but overall I was SUPER satisfied!!

Without further ado, here are our dining plans!!


27th - Magic Kingdom & MVMCP
* B: Crystal Palace 8:20 (park opens at 9am)
* L: Tony's 12:30 (not 100% sold on this, still deciding if I want it)
* D: Hoping to make reservations for Be Our Guest


29th - Epcot
* B: Kona Cafe 9:30
* L: Using snack credits for bakery in France
* D: Tutto Italia 7:30 (Illuminations at 9:30)


4th - Animal Kingdom 1/2 day, DTD 1/2 day
* B: Tusker House 8:15
* L: ???? Quick Service at AK or maybe something at DTD?
* D: Raglan Road 8:00



Thoughts? Critiques? Ideas?


I'm hungry now!!

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These 3 dates are All-Star ADR's. My particular favorite, is EPCOT day. Kona, in my opinion is a TOP 3 breakfast in all of WDW (you have another TOP 3 in Tusker House). For lunch you get the mucnh-ability of sweet yet filling things from France. And Tutto Italia is great. But don't make tha same mistake I did. When they bring over the plate of complimentary olives, remember to de-pit them before you chomp down.

 

[DsnyMama]

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These 3 dates are All-Star ADR's. My particular favorite, is EPCOT day. Kona, in my opinion is a TOP 3 breakfast in all of WDW (you have another TOP 3 in Tusker House). For lunch you get the mucnh-ability of sweet yet filling things from France. And Tutto Italia is great. But don't make tha same mistake I did. When they bring over the plate of complimentary olives, remember to de-pit them before you chomp down.

Thanks for joining along! I'll remember the olive tip We are super excited for Tutto!!

 

[tiarabob1]

ADRs have been made!!! I had to be a little flexible on a few things, but overall I was SUPER satisfied!!

Without further ado, here are our dining plans!!


26th - Arrival/Resort Day
* B: None, flying in that morning
* L: Art of Animation Food Court
* D: California Grill 7:50 (Wishes at 8pm)

27th - Magic Kingdom & MVMCP
* B: Crystal Palace 8:20 (park opens at 9am)
* L: Tony's 12:30 (not 100% sold on this, still deciding if I want it)
* D: Hoping to make reservations for Be Our Guest

28th - Hollywood Studios
* B: Hollywood & Vine 8:25 (park opens at 9a)
* L: Sci-Fi 12:40
* D: Boma 9:10

29th - Epcot
* B: Kona Cafe 9:30
* L: Using snack credits for bakery in France
* D: Tutto Italia 7:30 (Illuminations at 9:30)

30th - Animal Kingdom
* B: In-room, food from home
* L: Yak & Yeti 12:00
* D: Ohana 8:15

1st - Resort Hopping Day
* B: Boma 9:30
* L: Whispering Canyon Cafe 1:20
* D: Narcoossee's 7:10

2nd - Epcot
* B: Chef Mickey's 8:25
* L: Hoping to make reservations for Coral Reef (won't open til July-ish, blocked now for CP packages)
* D: La Hacienda De San Angel 8:00 (Illuminations 9:30)

3rd - Magic Kingdom - BBB today at 10:20!!
* B: In-room food from home
* L: Need to book Cinderella's Royal Table as soon as package is used (need to prepay with dining plan).
* D: 1900 Park Fare 5:40 pm (Wishes 8pm)

4th - Animal Kingdom 1/2 day, DTD 1/2 day
* B: Tusker House 8:15
* L: ???? Quick Service at AK or maybe something at DTD?
* D: Raglan Road 8:00

5th - Magic Kingdom, Departure Day
* B: In-room food fro home
* L: Quick Service at MK
* D: Airport most likely... Will have a early evening flight.


I'm not 100% sold on Tony's Town Square. The menu looks good, but there are major mixed reviews.... We are already doing "real" Italian with Tutto Italia.... Not 100% sold on La Hacienda De San Angel either. My mom wants to try Chefs de France, but it's blocked from ADRs right now for the CP packages too. We may change La Hacienda to Chef's though when it opens. I also need to have a back up lunch in case CRT is full (HIGH possibility...)

Thoughts? Critiques? Ideas?


I'm hungry now!!

We were able to get Chefs de France Friday November 30th and it was not blocked out for CP. Do the CP not start until first of December or did I happen to get super lucky?

 

[DsnyMama]

We were able to get Chefs de France Friday November 30th and it was not blocked out for CP. Do the CP not start until first of December or did I happen to get super lucky?

CP is Nov 23 - Dec 30!

 

[mommyof3princess27]

Subbing!!! I cant wait to read more!
I booked BBB for DD too. She wantst the courtyard package..the sparkly shirt and tutu really did her in! I bought her a Rapunzel dress of off ebay(for DD3) and a Cinderella one for DD8
We are also doing a CRT lunch

 

[DsnyMama]

Subbing!!! I cant wait to read more!
I booked BBB for DD too. She wantst the courtyard package..the sparkly shirt and tutu really did her in! I bought her a Rapunzel dress of off ebay(for DD3) and a Cinderella one for DD8
We are also doing a CRT lunch

Welcome aboard!! Thanks for joining!! I'm eager to see the new Courtyard package!!