Giraffes, Zebras and Santa OH MY 10 days at WDW Dec 2010 updated 2/15

[Charleston Princess]

Have a wonderful Christmas trip, Mary!!!!

 

[MaryAz]

Have a wonderful trip! I hope the weather is nice, crowds don't interfere too much and that you enjoy your stay at Pop and AKV!

Thank you very much!! I am excited to see all the decor!!

 

[MaryAz]

Hi there, joining in on the fun, your girls are adorable. I'm going to go back and read your other TR's!

thanks for joining in!! They are especially cute when they are sleeping Have fun with the TR's-there are links in the 2nd ones for easy reading

 

[laashley]

Hi there I have seen you around as well. Thanks so much-she is a funny girl. I hope to run into you. Off to ur TR to match the name with the face Where are you guys staying???

We are staying at All Star Sports. This will be our first trip staying at a value and I am a little skeptical about Sports, but I am hoping we will love it. I am sure it will be fine for a short trip!

Will be on the lookout for you. Looks like our paths may cross on the 17th as well as the 21st. I was just able to score an Akershus adr on the 17th., so once we get into WDW we will be headed to Epcot!

One more thing Kidani is absolutely wonderful, especially the savanna view! Staying there definitely made me want to be DVC.

 

[KatMark]

I can't believe your trip is only four days away. That just came so fast. Tell Avery to give Tigger a hug for me (I Know Cayley won't) and Cayley should give Mickey a kiss for me.

 

[leamom2princesses]

Hope you have a great time Mary!! Your plans look great girl!!!

I would highly recommend planning on getting there early and then returning later after some fun at the pool, community center, or a nap. It was freakishly crowded around Thanksgiving and it worked well to get there early to do some things and then go back later. Crowds were much more manageable. We did hang around the parks longer a couple of days but it was so crowded that the girls became miserable/cranky. I'm excited to hear all about your trip and I hope it's really fun and magical! You will love the lights...sooooo pretty. Have a wonderful time!!

 

[brookelizabeth]

i hope your trip is full of wonderful magic! Enjoy all those beautiful decorations - everything is amazing!

 

[that's nice]

WOW, your itinerary is jam packed! I think it will be great spending Christmas at WDW!!! I know 2 other families (non DISers) that will be there from Dec 25th through New Years. I hope they know what they are doing! LOL

 

[MaryAz]

I can't believe your trip is only four days away. That just came so fast. Tell Avery to give Tigger a hug for me (I Know Cayley won't) and Cayley should give Mickey a kiss for me.

3 now Cayley actually WANTS to see Tigger. Wanted me to get a ressie at Crystal Palace so she could "hug on him and bounce with him" No luck on the ressie but hopefully we will see him around.

 

[MaryAz]

Hope you have a great time Mary!! Your plans look great girl!!!

I would highly recommend planning on getting there early and then returning later after some fun at the pool, community center, or a nap. It was freakishly crowded around Thanksgiving and it worked well to get there early to do some things and then go back later. Crowds were much more manageable. We did hang around the parks longer a couple of days but it was so crowded that the girls became miserable/cranky. I'm excited to hear all about your trip and I hope it's really fun and magical! You will love the lights...sooooo pretty. Have a wonderful time!!

Thanks so much, wish you guys were going to be there!! That is the touring plan. Hoping they can swim a little. Or just wanfer around the resort. We are not taking a stroller for the first time and I think Av may be a little intimidated by the crowds. I can;t wait to see all the fun holiday stuff!!

 

[MaryAz]

WOW, your itinerary is jam packed! I think it will be great spending Christmas at WDW!!! I know 2 other families (non DISers) that will be there from Dec 25th through New Years. I hope they know what they are doing! LOL

Oh no I was aiming for more laid back..... I have heard that the wseek before Christmas is less crowded....

 

[MaryAz]

i hope your trip is full of wonderful magic! Enjoy all those beautiful decorations - everything is amazing!

Thanks so much Brook!!! We can't wait!!

 

[KatMark]

3 now Cayley actually WANTS to see Tigger. Wanted me to get a ressie at Crystal Palace so she could "hug on him and bounce with him" No luck on the ressie but hopefully we will see him around.

That's my girl! Tell her to go to the bookstore in the United Kingdom (at the back of the store) and you can see Tigger and Pooh (and sometimes Eeyore) there for pics and autographs. That's where I always go.

 

[smileycrissy]

Your plans look good. I think the crowds are already here. The fiancee and I were at DTD on Fri & Sun night trying to cram in some Christmas shopping. Friday was horribly crowded, Sunday was better but still busy.

I think you are going to LOVE Via Napoli. We went to check it out back when it first opened up and the food was yummy. My fiancee felt it was a bit pricey for pizza but the food was yumm-o, so I didn't mind. If you like tea, try the iced tea. I call it 'Pink Tea' because if I had to describe it, I would say thats what pink would taste like. I recently found out it has apricot in it and if you do like it, pick up the Mad Hatter Tea in any of the stores because it tastes just like it.

I'll join in on your dance for the 3 days

 

[MaryAz]

That's my girl! Tell her to go to the bookstore in the United Kingdom (at the back of the store) and you can see Tigger and Pooh (and sometimes Eeyore) there for pics and autographs. That's where I always go.

Thanks Kathy, we will be sure to check it out!!

 

[MaryAz]

Your plans look good. I think the crowds are already here. The fiancee and I were at DTD on Fri & Sun night trying to cram in some Christmas shopping. Friday was horribly crowded, Sunday was better but still busy.

I think you are going to LOVE Via Napoli. We went to check it out back when it first opened up and the food was yummy. My fiancee felt it was a bit pricey for pizza but the food was yumm-o, so I didn't mind. If you like tea, try the iced tea. I call it 'Pink Tea' because if I had to describe it, I would say thats what pink would taste like. I recently found out it has apricot in it and if you do like it, pick up the Mad Hatter Tea in any of the stores because it tastes just like it.

I'll join in on your dance for the 3 days

I agree about the crowds TP just upped almost all our days to 9s and 10s. Oh well. We are excited for that ressie! Thanks for the tips on the tea!!

 

[MaryAz]

We leave tomorrow!!!! i am still very excited but feeling a little nervous as well. Cayley has a cough that I hope does not turn into something more. The crowds look-well crowded. I am on my own with only one Dis Meet-it is Ms Anita Wigd though Check FB for updates Merry Christmas to all!!!

 

[KatMark]

We leave tomorrow!!!! i am still very excited but feeling a little nervous as well. Cayley has a cough that I hope does not turn into something more. The crowds look-well crowded. I am on my own with only one Dis Meet-it is Ms Anita Wigd though Check FB for updates Merry Christmas to all!!!

Merry Christmas, Mary. And to your hubby and our special girls too. Christmas kisses to them from Mr. Mark and I.

 

[All7OfUs]

Have a wonderful, WONDERFUL time Mary!!! I know it's going to be a great trip! We'll "see" you when you get back, Darlin'!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Have a great time, Mary!