Gotta love bounceback! 10th ann. & family vaca PTR-9/201o-WE'RE BACK!

[OhioDisneyLover]

I bet you will have readers!

Even though I am on summer holiday right now I fall behind on the DIS!
So, don't worry and update when you can ...... we will be waiting here for you!

Thanks.

Casey's ONLY redeeming qualities are the nuggets and the FREE fake cheese sauce you can smother all over everything. Oh, and did I mention it's free?

You crack me up Liesa!

We're still here

Thanks.

I'm still here too and don't worry about falling behind, it's easily done. Sometimes I wish that work would understand our Disney obsession and just let us have the afternoon to catch up on the Dis etc

It is an obsession, isn't it?

I'm still here (I'm waiting for one day in particular ). We all fall behind. Unfortunately, real life gets in the way sometimes.

I bet I know what day.... Life does get in the way sometimes, doesn't it??

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

Day 4 continued.......

I left off with lunch at Casey's. My notes say that if we need to, we will be taking a resort break. This is all new now that Joe has had surgery. We may not even need to take a break!

If we are not taking a break, we will go here:

No, it won't be dark yet but I don't have any other pictures!

I am still that I can't ride this:

Craptastic picture ..........

Yay, Greece!

It's one of my favorites. To me, iasw IS Disney!

So, after I get over my sadness.........off we go to here:

MY FAVORITE!!!!!!!!

Next, we will go here:

After Snow White, if I time it just right, I hope to see this:

We will then go back to our resort and rest up a bit before our dinner ADR.

I am so looking forward to our dinner ressie. We're going to Ohana for the FIRST TIME! We've been there for dinner and we have seen the Spirit of Aloha show several times, but we've never been there for dinner. I am so looking forward to this meal!!

After dinner we will probably head to our resort to rest our tummies because guess where we're going later?

We're going back to MK for the Dessert Party! I hope to be able to take more of these:

My guess is by the end of the Dessert Party, we will be totally exhausted! I'm looking forward to being able to take the boat back to WL to get a good night's sleep to prepare for Day 5!

So, what do you think of Day 4?

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

I just have to ask....

Has anyone ever tried Body Glide? I hate it when my shorts crawl up my leg. Yeah, I am sorta Pooh sized but I've been steadily losing and this year I will be about 25 pounds lighter than I was last year...if not more. That's what I am now and I have 35 days to lose a few more pounds.

I figured I'd try it to see if it stops shorts from crawling. That's why I never wear the dang things and stick to capris. I just wondered if anyone has ever tried the stuff? I read a few reviews on Amazon.com and some people swear by it. They say that they put it on their feet too.

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

Next up is Day 5. I am really looking forward to this day for a few reasons:

1. I get to meet Stephanie (Charlfours)
2. I get to meet her at MNSSHP!!!!
3. We're gonna go shopping before the party!

So, we are starting out early. Yeah, I know, why start out early if we're going to be out late. Well, we're starting with an early ADR at:

My primary reason for picking this place is so that I can take empty park pictures!

Here is an old picture of us that I really like having breakfast at CP:

Last year Jenn and I got away from the group for a minute and took pictures. Then we found a PP dude and got this and yes, i have the same shirt on that I wore in 2006!

I love their breakfast!

I'm so hoping that my brother will get to meet his pal:

Right now, the plan is to go back to WL and get ready to go shopping after breakfast. For some reason, I think we'll probably end up at LEAST riding PotC!

Up next, where are we gonna shop???????

 

[Queenofallthings]

Love those updates!! I love the way the MK looks when it's decorated for Halloween! Breakfast at CP looks so yummy...next summer for sure for us!!!

I, too, have heard great things about body glide for feet...apparently it's great for stopping blisters, but I have never used it.....

 

[KatMark]

Day 4 sounds great, Sophia--love the plans.

Yes, I've used Body Glide. I'm not so sure it really helps the shorts from creeping up, but it has helped my thighs (which are not small by any means) from rubbing against each other.

The start of Day 5 looks good too.

 

[charming23]

Great plans. I am so sad for you that IASW will be closed, it is the quintessntial Disney ride.

I used body glide while we were in Disney and it helped a ton. I also used some on my feet to keep from getting blisters.



BTW I started a PTR as well to go along with my ticker

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

Love those updates!! I love the way the MK looks when it's decorated for Halloween! Breakfast at CP looks so yummy...next summer for sure for us!!!

I, too, have heard great things about body glide for feet...apparently it's great for stopping blisters, but I have never used it.....

I love MK at Halloween time. CP is yummy for breakfast.

I guess I will report on if it works or not in my TR once we get back.

Day 4 sounds great, Sophia--love the plans.

Yes, I've used Body Glide. I'm not so sure it really helps the shorts from creeping up, but it has helped my thighs (which are not small by any means) from rubbing against each other.

The start of Day 5 looks good too.

I'm curious to see if it works for me.

Great plans. I am so sad for you that IASW will be closed, it is the quintessntial Disney ride.

I used body glide while we were in Disney and it helped a ton. I also used some on my feet to keep from getting blisters.

Good to know Elizabeth. Let's hope that it works for me.

 

[Charlefours]

Hey Sophia! Catching up now that I have a breathier between semesters...

Thanks for the head's up on the popcorn set--I will mark it on my list for possibilities.

for WW working for you!! How exciting!

We are thinking of ordering Disney GCs from my niece since it is a part of a fundraiser for her competitive cheer.

WOW!! The cakes are crazy expensive. I need to give her a call to order DD's birthday cake. My TA said about a month in advance, so I think I will give her a call this next week. :scared2

for your cousin joining. Will she be here over MNSSHP too?

I want to start packing too but I cannot with our clothes (besides DD's). We need them to wear still We are going to finish shopping for what DH and I need next weekend when we take a weekend trip to Chicagoland. I've been compiling sundries and fun little car things for DD to put together her treat bags. I have a landing zone for it all but not into any bags yet. I have a feeling we will be doing most of the packing Labor Day Weekend, washing and adding any last minute stuff up to the Wednesday, the 8th when we pack the van. Crazy how that is already on our minds--it really means our trips are so close!!

Yay for being under 45 days!!!!

Photopass session: my two photog friends tend to prefer not matchy matchy clothes. They like clothes that go together rather than all one said, etc.

Could you go to DTD with your friends?

All of your plans look great! I'm am itching to go to Earl's for dinner when we go to DTD. It just looks so yummy! Where do you watch Illuminations at?

I am so excited to meet you too!!! and at MNSSHP!!!!!

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

Hey Sophia! Catching up now that I have a breathier between semesters...

Thanks for the head's up on the popcorn set--I will mark it on my list for possibilities.

for WW working for you!! How exciting!

We are thinking of ordering Disney GCs from my niece since it is a part of a fundraiser for her competitive cheer.

WOW!! The cakes are crazy expensive. I need to give her a call to order DD's birthday cake. My TA said about a month in advance, so I think I will give her a call this next week. :scared2

for your cousin joining. Will she be here over MNSSHP too?

I want to start packing too but I cannot with our clothes (besides DD's). We need them to wear still We are going to finish shopping for what DH and I need next weekend when we take a weekend trip to Chicagoland. I've been compiling sundries and fun little car things for DD to put together her treat bags. I have a landing zone for it all but not into any bags yet. I have a feeling we will be doing most of the packing Labor Day Weekend, washing and adding any last minute stuff up to the Wednesday, the 8th when we pack the van. Crazy how that is already on our minds--it really means our trips are so close!!

Yay for being under 45 days!!!!

Photopass session: my two photog friends tend to prefer not matchy matchy clothes. They like clothes that go together rather than all one said, etc.

Could you go to DTD with your friends?

All of your plans look great! I'm am itching to go to Earl's for dinner when we go to DTD. It just looks so yummy! Where do you watch Illuminations at?

I am so excited to meet you too!!! and at MNSSHP!!!!!

I think it's a good idea to call for the cake now so.

I think you'll love EoS. It's so yummy!

This year we are meeting Liesa for Illuminations so I'm not sure where we'll watch it from. Most of the time we watch from Germany. The view is outstanding. We've also watched from the bridge near Canada and there is a great view from there as well.

We've decided to go with earth tone colors instead of matchy matchy. Everyone will select their own colors and the only thing I asked is that no one where a pattern. Hopefully that will work out for us!

Joe will definitely wait until last dang minute to pack. I think I will finalize my packing over the Labor Day holiday. Everything is pretty much ready to go. I use space bags to pack since I iron everything anyway.

I can't wait for MNSSHP. I hope this year to be able to get a picture with Snow White and her crew.

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

I just realized something. I never received Mickey Mail a few months back when I paid off our trip. In fact, I haven't seen any for ages. What's up with that? Did they stop sending stuff since you can get receipts on line?

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

I'm thinking that after breakfast we'll go shopping. I'm not sure if everyone will want to shop though. I imagine my sister and nephew may want to swim instead.

There are a few places that I'd like to go to shop:

1. Prime Outlets - my dear friend Stefy tells me that they have a D&B outlet there.

2. Lake BV Factory Shops - They have a character outlet store there that I want to check out.

3. The Florida Mall - This is a "maybe." There is one store I really want to go to and that is the M&M store. That's it...so it may not be worth the trip.

4. The "junk" stores as we call them on Irlo Bronson Highway. I have found some great stuff in these places. Mostly things like pj pants, towels, trinkets, etc. I can't resist them.

Do any of you have any other outlets or malls that are on your "must do" list? If so, please share!!

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

After we shop, we'll head back to WL to freshen up and go to our ADR at WCC. We have not been there in YEARS. I can't wait to go back. I just hope that my dear nephew doesn't ask for ketchup! I know he will though. That boy puts it on EVERYTHING.....even green beans! This should be fun!

After dinner, we'll head to the dock and take the boat over to MK for:

I can't wait, especially since I get to meet Stephanie. We decided on meeting for the parade at HoP.

Here are a few pictures from prior years:

After the parade, we're going to try and catch Hallowishes. We think that there is a dessert party that night so my very favorite viewing spot will not be available.

Last year we watched near Dumbo. I was a tad bit disappointed though.

Up next, my plan of attractions to do during the party.............

 

[All7OfUs]

I'm still pretty mad about IASW too, and don't even get me started on MNSSHP! You're going to have such a fabulous anniversary trip! You have a lot of Meets lined up. LOVE THAT!

 

[Stefy]

It is an obsession, isn't it?

But not too bad though

I just realized something. I never received Mickey Mail a few months back when I paid off our trip. In fact, I haven't seen any for ages. What's up with that? Did they stop sending stuff since you can get receipts on line?

I asked the UK CM about paperwork when I paid off our vaca and she said that you tend to get them about two weeks before your arrival date, maybe its the same there?

I'm thinking that after breakfast we'll go shopping. I'm not sure if everyone will want to shop though. I imagine my sister and nephew may want to swim instead.

There are a few places that I'd like to go to shop:

1. Prime Outlets - my dear friend Stefy tells me that they have a D&B outlet there.

2. Lake BV Factory Shops - They have a character outlet store there that I want to check out.

3. The Florida Mall - This is a "maybe." There is one store I really want to go to and that is the M&M store. That's it...so it may not be worth the trip.

4. The "junk" stores as we call them on Irlo Bronson Highway. I have found some great stuff in these places. Mostly things like pj pants, towels, trinkets, etc. I can't resist them.

Do any of you have any other outlets or malls that are on your "must do" list? If so, please share!!

Must share this with you before I forget. I contacted D&B and they said that Disney online and the theme parks are the only place that you can get the Disney designs

Other shopping locations you should try are Prime Outlets or Orlando Premium Outlets, the latter is really close to Disney, when we first went we were staying at CBR, caught a taxi to OPO and were there in like 10mins

Loving the rest of your plans for Day 4 and Day 5 sounds like its gonna be a good one, esp with a Dis meet too

Oops forgot to add, with regards to Body Glide, never heard of it over here. But I use a product called Lanacane which is like a medicated talc, used it when I was wearing my shorts and it does the trick no probs. Do you get that over there?

 

[KatMark]

Good morning, Sophia. I love the rest of Day 5. I can't wait to go the Halloween party...it looks like a lot of fun.

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

Good morning, Sophia. I love the rest of Day 5. I can't wait to go the Halloween party...it looks like a lot of fun.

Morning, Kathy. Thanks. I can't wait for the party either!

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

Ok peeps.... Housework is done, dinner is done so now it's just me and the DIS. Yay, maybe I can get caught up?

I am sure that we will be exhausted from an awesome MNSSHP the night before, so I didn't make an ADR for breakfast. Guess where we're eating? Yeah, you got it, Roaring Forks (again.)

Today we are headed here:

Yep, it's Epcot FW day for us. I just love Epcot. I feel like I never get enough time there. As I sit here typing this update I am listening to the music that you hear when you enter Epcot.

The first thing we'll do is head to Soarin to grab a FP...if there are any left. Do you know I have only ridden ONCE before?

Normally we'd start here, but I really wanna get on Soarin'

After we grab our FP, we will ride Living with the Land. I love that ride. I know, most people think it's lame, but I love it. A couple of years ago we took the Behind the Seeds Tour. I loved it.

I am crossing my fingers that by the time we are finished at LwtL, it will be time for Soarin.

After Soarin, I'm not sure where we will end up. Here are my "must do's" for FW:

SSE - we will definitely have to ride!

Innoventions East - I really like the Waste Management thingy..... I can't seem to find our picture from last year.

I also like the Piggy Bank game.

Innoventions West - We will surely go in and do the Fire thingy again.

I am sure that we'll also ride Test Track. I am trying to get mom to ride with us, but I doubt that will happen. My nephew LOVES this ride so I picture us riding more than once.

We shall skip Mission: Space. Yeah, let's not go there. It was not pretty the first and last time I rode it and we were not even on the "spinny side."

By this time, if it's hot out, we will take a snooze...........in Ellen's Energy Adventure. A glorious, 30 minute snooze!

I also want to go and check out Nemo and all of the fishies. Haven't been in a while........

Our plan is to eat lunch at Sunshine Seasons. We really like it there as there is so much variety and they seem to have something for everyone. We took this picture a couple of years ago with the remote to our camera.

That's my "must do" list for Future World.

I've scheduled a resort break on Day 5. I think my nephew wants to swim a bit this trip.

We have dinner ressies at one of our favorite places on Day 6.

Con't next post..........

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

I cannot wait for dinner at:

Avgolemono soup, here I come! I have such a taste for this soup. I almost made it the other night but I didn't have enough lemons.

No clue what I want as my main meal, however, I am definitely gonna get some galakombouriko or as my loving husband calls it.... gotta let your booty grow......

After dinner I'd really like to go to Epcot again and maybe see Illuminations again. I know, I just saw it with Liesa a couple of days ago but I LOVE IT! I also think I'd like to focus on pictures this time...no pun intended. I want to get as many good shots as I can so it's more about wanting to photograph it this time than it is to watch it. Does that make sense? My brother said if no one wants to go, he'll hang with me. Should be nice as we really don't get to spend much time together. I'm really looking forward to it.

SO, that's day 6. What do ya think?

 

[KatMark]

Day 6 plans sound good to me. I'm all for an afternoon swim (we'll do this twice in our four days). We've never eaten at Kouzzina...it's on our list of places we want to try.