Having a GRAND time - The Official GF Chat Thread PART 2

[garada3]

I am trying to decide whether to purchase park tickets this summer, to avoid the annual price increase, for our trip in 2009.

On one hand, this seems the logical things to do bacause it will save money on 5 adult tickets. But on the other hand, if I buy now and then Disney comes out with a deal on tickets or a package, I will not be able to take advantage of it.

How do all of you frequent visitors handle your vacation - package or room only?

Then there is the AP debate - is it worth it? We would have to purchase 1 PAP to be even with the 10 day hoppers with water parks for the rest of the family. I know that I should not count on AP discounts for RPC but then I have to figure in the other discounts through AP like DDE etc and the possibility of an AP rate.

Ugh my head spins when I try to figure it all out . How do you frequent visitors stay sane

 

[triplefigs]

Fun test. DH and I both scored 77%, and our necks are red!
http://www.alphadictionary.com/articles/yankeetest.html

 

[arbonnette]

Howdy, everyone! I am back from my little weekend getaway, and I apologize for the long post, but I have to catch up with everyone!!!

Good Morning Everyone! Did you catch Lost last night? I never expected to see John Lock in the casket! It was a really good show last night.

Ahhh! I have been out of town since Thurs. afternoon and I missed it!!! It's my fav show, and I have it on the DVR to watch tonight after DD goes to bed!

Good morning gals! Well it is the dreaded recital weekend.
Don't get me wrong...I love to see my girls dress up and dance but this is my first year with 2 of them. Doing hair, changing outfits etc. It is going to be CRAZY.

DD's first recital is next week and I am doing looking forward to it. Her hair in her photo looked terrible when I fixed it and it is not long enough for a ballet bun, so I need to practice before the actual recital ... I don't want the poor kid to look like a dork!

I did go and buy a pair of Aerosole shoes for WDW. I never had a pair of Aerosoles. I guess I always thought they were old lady shoes! But I saw a cute pair of leather flip flops in the window and the sign "on sale" got me! They are really comfy and the sales woman said there's no break in time and they won't rub against your toes. I hope so. Now I just need a cute pedicure.
http://www.aerosoles.com/product1.asp?P=SAVVY
Mare

Mare, I wore Aerosoles almost identical to those to Europe a few summers ago and they were fantastic!

I always used to bring a Coach swingpack...little cross body bag. That was perfect for me. Now I am more into Vera Bradley so I always bring a variety of her Hipsters. I LOVE them...they are lightweight and perfect size for all my essentials & a bit larger than the Coach swingpacks. Sometimes I just bring my wonderful backpack with tons of crap in it (Kelly knows ) because it gets hard to downsize and I am such a dork I always buy Disney keyrings and that backpack weighs a ton due to all my keyrings. WE also have Pal Mickey hanging on there with a carabiner clip. They are conversation pieces haha... (those are basically the only souvies I buy myself!)

Chan

Lesley, I agree with Chan on the Coach swingpack. I also have a Kipling bag that is larger and will hold my camera, and things for DD like a bottle of water or juice and wipes. Since you have little ones, you may need something a big larger because I would imagine you need to carry around some "supplies" for them in the park!

My 2 and 3 are playing Fancy Nancy this morning. Anybody ever read that book to their little girls? They are so cute and what they are dressing up in reminds me of Punky Brewster! My DD3 found a baby Lulu hat that is part if a fall outfit and has worn it every where! It is cute when worn with the stuff that matches but not on it's own, they look like hobos! Gotta love dress up time!

Mandy, we LOVE Fancy Nancy in our house. DD is 5 and it is a favorite of hers! I know what you mean about the hobo look though!

How do all of you frequent visitors handle your vacation - package or room only? Ugh my head spins when I try to figure it all out . How do you frequent visitors stay sane

We usually do a package and never seem to get any discounts and pay rack rate and get the dining plan. We do get park hoppers, but no Water Parks option. I am usually good at finding deals on everything I buy, but with Disney, I always seem to miss out on the discounts. Hopefully, someone a little more savvy will answer your questions!

 

[Lives4Disney]

Hi, Andrea! Glad you had a nice getwaway!!

Garada...we are ap holders....we are also having ticket dilemmas...my ap is good thru march but the family's are up July 1 (arrival day!)...I would have liked to buy a 12 or 13 day MYW but they only have 10 day tickets!!!! UGH! so the price for a 10 day plus the 3 day is more or close to rewnewing the APs....which I really didn't want to do becuase they are sick of WDW (yes, crazy I know) and want the next Disney trip to be DisneyLAND.....ugh. Love it there, too but still......so looks like the APs will be renewed anyway. It's not so bad, but it's a lot more money and for DS17 will be a total waste of cash. I might just buy the 10 day MYW hopper and have 2 out of park days..... That would be tough though!

::cop: There's some chat going on where it shouldn't be....where are the "Hall monitors" when you need them? ::cop:

LOL

Chan

 

[Lives4Disney]

Fun test. DH and I both scored 77%, and our necks are red!
http://www.alphadictionary.com/articles/yankeetest.html

Denise, cute test! I am 39% Dixie...DEFINITELY YANKEE!!! Whooohoooo But I already knew that.

Some things I answered even said it was common to the Chicago area. Lots of Great Lakes answers.

You guys should take it! It's cute and fast!!

Chan

 

[princessesrule4]

Fun test. DH and I both scored 77%, and our necks are red!
http://www.alphadictionary.com/articles/yankeetest.html

Funny test! I got 76% Dixie and my neck is a little rosy!

 

[arbonnette]

Fun test. DH and I both scored 77%, and our necks are red!
http://www.alphadictionary.com/articles/yankeetest.html

I don't know if I should admit this but ...

92% Dixie. Is General Lee your grandfather?!


That's what happens when you grow up in Southeast Louisiana!

 

[tinklvr64]

Fun test. DH and I both scored 77%, and our necks are red!
http://www.alphadictionary.com/articles/yankeetest.html

Denise, cute test! I am 39% Dixie...DEFINITELY YANKEE!!! Whooohoooo But I already knew that.

Some things I answered even said it was common to the Chicago area. Lots of Great Lakes answers.

You guys should take it! It's cute and fast!!

Chan

24% Dixie!! Im a dandy Yankee Doodle!
Mee tooo Chan, I answered alot for the Chicago area and the great lakes!

 

[tinklvr64]

::cop: There's some chat going on where it shouldn't be....where are the "Hall monitors" when you need them? ::cop:

LOL

Chan

Whats that mean????

 

[Lives4Disney]

Whats that mean????

Dawn! LOL.....

 

[tinklvr64]

Never Mind.. I just saw chit chatting where it shouldn't be....thats a NO NO!!!!

 

[praline3001]

Hey YA'll
I took that quiz ...shut the HELLO up

100% Dixie. Is General Lee your grandfather?!

I liked the mudbugs answer.... I call my kids mudbugs all the time

I have 12 days until we leave woohoooo Got to finish the packing .... hmmm wonder if I need sunscreen? whatcha think?

 

[mandymommy4]

Fun test. DH and I both scored 77%, and our necks are red!
http://www.alphadictionary.com/articles/yankeetest.html

My score!70% Dixie.Well under the Mason-Dixon Line

Fla is funny we are southerns (natives like me) but we don't seem like it, KWIM?

 

[mandymommy4]

Hey YA'll
I took that quiz ...shut the HELLO up

100% Dixie. Is General Lee your grandfather?!

I liked the mudbugs answer.... I call my kids mudbugs all the time

I have 12 days until we leave woohoooo Got to finish the packing .... hmmm wonder if I need sunscreen? whatcha think? [/QUOTE]

NOPE.

Silly Brook, your VIP guide is gonna carry a canopy over your head every where you go, didn't they tell you?

 

[princessesrule4]

Fun test. DH and I both scored 77%, and our necks are red!
http://www.alphadictionary.com/articles/yankeetest.html

Even funnier - I took the advanced test and got
86% - Do you still use Confederate money?

 

[mandymommy4]

my score fro the advaced test was 55% Dixie. Barely in Dixie

proves my point I guess?

 

[Lives4Disney]

my score fro the advaced test was 55% Dixie. Barely in Dixie

proves my point I guess?

Where'd ya guys see the advanced test?? Maybe I need to go back and check that out too......

Still waiting on cabana info!

Chan

 

[lovemy2boys]

Hey guys! I just attempted a Trip Report. It's pretty lame compared to everyone else's with pages and pages of details. What else can I put in there?!? They're probably all laughing at me! LOL!

TRIP REPORT

 

[mmmears]

Hey guys! I just attempted a Trip Report. It's pretty lame compared to everyone else's with pages and pages of details. What else can I put in there?!? They're probably all laughing at me! LOL!

TRIP REPORT

It sounds awesome! I hope to read more and see some photos after your trip. Have a wonderful time -- it sounds like you all deserve it!

 

[hobbester]

Hey YA'll
I took that quiz ...shut the HELLO up

100% Dixie. Is General Lee your grandfather?!

I liked the mudbugs answer.... I call my kids mudbugs all the time

I have 12 days until we leave woohoooo Got to finish the packing .... hmmm wonder if I need sunscreen? whatcha think?

Hey Brook, we have something in common, I scored 100% too. Have a great trip.