So sorry to hear that Jenn won't be able to come - I understand your disappointment.
The new plan looks really good, though. Never done a Wishes Cruise, but it does sound really nice - and a good way to celebrate. I also like that you planned in a 'go with the flow' day
I'm so happy!!!!!
Since Joe and I and my brother are staying there, she is upgrading their room so that the whole family is at the same place. My sister and nephew are staying with her so we'll all be together.
I am going to talk to her today and see if she is going to do this for sure or just thinking about it. Once I know I will sit down AGAIN and see what changes I need to make to what I have mapped out now. I know that there are several watches that he likes but they change stock so much that I have no clue what will be there when we get there in September. Another thought is a new stein for his collection. I am just not sure this time. Any suggestions? It seems that every year I try and find these dang things to pack them and can't so we end up buying more. I seem to put things "in a safe place" never to be seen again. I need to start a Disney box or something so that I pack these in September. Too bad they won't fit in my binder. 
for WL! I've never been there, but it's one of my faves anyway. 
I would like to know this, too. Every photo session I've ever seen has been at the Poly! Must be a popular picture spot!Has anyone done a photo session at WL? If so, where do they take you? Are there a lot of inside shots? I'm just curious since we have only had this done at the Poly.
I am thinking about getting one at the GF with the tree and the gingerbread house. I'm still on the fence about that one, though. I need to start a Disney box or something so that I pack these in September. Too bad they won't fit in my binder.
I may or may not have placed a large disney.com order so that I would have a box with the big "Disney" logo on it to use as a Disney box. Can I Disney say Disney one more Disney time?
I would like to know this, too. Every photo session I've ever seen has been at the Poly! Must be a popular picture spot!
I apologise for my style of replying, but I thought that it would make it easier for me to remember so I can reply properly I have always loved the look of that resort, so majestic and woodsy Can't wait to see your pics when you share them Still no email from Disney on my menu BUT, I did get a surprise yesterday.
My DH ordered me 125, yes, 125, pins to trade on our next trip!
I've been buying pins for a few years now and frankly, they sit in a pin book because I don't know what else to do with them.I figured that I could at least get some enjoyment out of trading them. I saw what fun Jenn's family had on our last trip and that inspired me so we got some traders.
No other real updates except ol' excessive compulsive me has already finished my tip envelopes for the places that I know we are going to eat at, our mousekeeping envelopes and my CM thank you cards.
Well, I have some sad news.
I was so looking forward to vacationing with Jenn and her family. I will be making some changes to our trip now. For one, the dessert party is off. I think we're going to just do another Wishes Cruise. It will save me a ton of money anyway if we do the cruise instead. I still have not heard from Stephen any way so I guess it's all for the best.
I am going to go over all of our dining plans again and possibly make changes there as well.
While I am excited to vacation with my family, I am devastated that my good friend will not be joining us and moreover, that she is going through such a rough time right now.
Today I will definitely need to call and change my mom's ressie. I was suppose to do that on Sunday and time got away from me. I have GOT to get it done today for sure.
I really think that it will end up that my sister and nephew come down on Saturday instead of Friday with the rest of us and they go back on the following Sunday instead of Monday. Part of me wants to rework our entire itinerary based on Sunday - Sunday and then just add extra stuff for those of us that will be there the extra two days. I still am sad that Jenn won't be with me so it's like I am dreading the realization of making all of these changes.
There are a few things that are must do's for me and therefore I have to make them happen:
1. SpectroMagic and Wishes
2. MNSSHP assuming it is offered
3. Fantasmic because I missed it last year
4. BTMRR because I missed it last year
There are also a few places on the must dine at list as well:
1. Kona for breakfast
2. GF Cafe
3. Kouzzina
I'm going to try and work on a new updated itinerary this week. I also know that I have to work in the following extras:
1. Wishes Cruise for our anniversary
2. PhotoPass session at WL
3. Possible tour since my DB has never done one yet
Anyone have any ideas for me?
I am also going to do itinerary cards again like last year and laminate them. Those things came in so handy I can't see doing a trip without them. I plan to print and laminate the CM thank you cards soon as well just so I can check SOMETHING off of my list!!!
We even got to pet a rhino. Keys to the Kingdom is always a good one and I read a review on the Behind the Seeds tour which looked pretty cool, I will try and find the post to show you.
Oh, boy, I need a vacation!!
I'm here, sorry its taken me so long
I'm glad you're here.
How exciting to be staying at WL
We stayed there once and really, really loved it there. I truly hoped for our 10th anniversary trip that we could stay at the Poly but the price difference is incredible. Maybe some day.
I think everything sounds perfect and fits well together on all days.
I hope so.
We did the Backstage Safari tour which was pretty cool. Learnt alot and even got to pet/touch a rhino.
I would really love to take that tour. My nephew is 13 so he will be limited to what he can take. One year we did the Backstage Magic Tour and he spent the day with my sister. If they are not into a tour, maybe we can do the Safari tour and they can spend the day together.
I have never tried any of those restaurants, but if I had to pick I would choose The Wave and Artist Point, as those have had some really good reviews from other Disers
We went to Artist Pointe one year for our anniversary. The food was really good. It is a 2 TS meal but we're talking about it. I am being stingy with my TS credits this trip.
How awesome he got you that many. I think keeping them in a pin book is fine, as you can look through it now and again and reminisce over where you got that pin from, or remember the story behind this pin
I will definitely need another book this year. I am also going to try trading. Should be fun. Wonder if I will drive my family nuts by stopping to trade???
Gosh I am really sorry about Jenn. I hope she is doing ok
I can't even think about it.
Everything on your wishlist I would say is doable. I would defo do a Photopass Session and I hope you do the cruise for your Anniversary. I was thinking, seeing as you are no longer doing your Dessert Party, why not do the Illuminations Cruise for your Anniversary?
I was thinking about an Illuminations Cruise but I have read that depending on how the wind is blowing you get smoke in your eyes etc. Apparently the boats cannot move beyond a specific point like they can during the Wishes Cruises. I don't know what to do.
Tour wise, the only one we have done is the Backstage Safari. This was quite fun and really informative, great for us animal lovers
We did Behind the Seeds two years ago. I'd do it again in a minute but I think my nephew was bored.My mom and I LOVED it. And it is very reasonably priced too.
Soooo do Kona for breakfast, maybe on your last day and you can make it like a tradition for every holiday
The new plans look good to me! I keep jotting down my tentative plans also, but it's driving me nuts cause I know it's most likely going to change again when park hours come out. And we don't know for sure when MNSSHP will be. I'm praying it will be offered that week!
I think the hardest part is getting the schedule down and then when they release park hours and party dates, making a zillion revisions and then trying to get your dining plans called in at the same time. Seems that they all realease around the same time. Last year we were able to get MNSSHP tickets on May 1st which is way past the time to call for ADR's. I guess we have to be flexible but man, it's like a race right at the 180 mark!
I am interested in doing a Wishes Cruise also, seeing how this will be our honeymoon trip, I wanted to put something really special in there and this seems perfect.
Question for you? You can book 90 days in advance, is that correct?
When you book, does it need to be paid for in full, or do you pay for it when you arrive?
Thanks!!
We booked 90 days in advance. I don't know if that changed though because it was at the same time that ADR's had to be 90 days in advance. I am going to call though to find out if it is 90 or 180. We put down a deposit only. I think it was $50 but I can't remember.
And I know what you mean by changing of the plans ALL OF THE TIME. I keep doing it myself. I'm driving myself nuts on which resort, what type of tickets etc... Plus i'm in the middle of planning my wedding
Yeah, I know, I take a LOT of pictures! The Big Kahuna sounds good, can't go wrong with pancakes, french toast, eggs bacon
I found the thread with the BtST http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2325750&page=9 (post 132). Otherwise, what about the Segway Tour or Keys to the Kingdom?
Lol, bless. DF wants to do it too, but I am not so keen (I too reckon I will fall on my butt continously!).
Well if you want to do the tour as a family, do KTTK, you get lunch thrown in and you get to learn lots about the park and its history
So sorry Jenn isn't going to be able to join you anymore.
There is no way that I would do the segway tour because I KNOW that I would fall constantly and look like a fool!
KTTK sounds like a nice tour. I read about it and we may do that one or go back and do Living with the Land again, I really liked that one too! Such hard choices
Lol, right there with ya on that one
I hate it when you can't decide, but either way they both sound good so you can't go wrong. I am still rooting for KTTK as its something new and I know the majority of people that do the tour have loved it
So it is back to the drawing board for me. WHAT, LEAVE DISNEY PROPERTY?????????? I nearly fainted. 
He really wants to see the Harry Potter whatever-it-is over there. I'm thinking if we do that, he has to give up his "resort" day because I'm not keen on giving up any of my Disney time. None of us could peel ourselves away from Disney to go.
and menu reading I go. I hope to have yet ANOTHER draft itinerary up soon.
