"Having a GRAND time - The Official GF Chat Thread"

[Lives4Disney]

Denise, have a GREAT TIME!!!!!!!!!

We ate at Narcoosees last November and it was yummy. I hate seafood and I ordered the filet and it was delicious. Heatherlynn suggested that. DS had some type of seafood and I don't know what, but he enjoyed it. Salmon maybe?? He always orders that when it's available. I think all the rest of us had the steaks.....I think DH and DS had a shrimp appetizer....it was all really good.

Enjoy your trip!

Sheli and Vanessa, thanks for the on the front loaders. I can't imagine enjoying doing laundry. My current W/D were lemons from the start. We had the service guy out, DH fixed them a few times, they just never worked as they should. I hope I end up with good ones this time around.....by the time they arrive next week my laundry will be piled to the ceiling.

OMG.....my Mother's Day weekend Ding arrived this morning. Wouldn't ya know it. I guess it's a good thing my washing machine died yesterday or I'd have spent that money on a WDW getaway. *sigh*

 

[Tinker*Shell*Bell]

Brooke,

Old me:

New me:

 

[Lives4Disney]

Sheli, you look fabulous!!!!! I had a friend that went with a friend (no really) to France several years ago so the friend could get a lapband put in/on - I guess they did it way before you could get it done in the US. Then, I saw Sharon Osborne had one in and it really worked for her - she looks great, too.

I was just thinking.....Kelly is waking up in WDW this morning. How nice.

 

[Tinkaroo]

Vbarry~ I hear you about the crowds... thats why I am rethinking it. I am not a big one for crowds and June is pretty full of them. As I am going to be there with Savannah and nobody else... I will be honest I am worried about losing her in the crowds she can be a bit of a ding bat but aren't all little girls?

I also don't want to spend every waking minute in the parks! With her being Ride crazy she will be upset if I dont stand in line for 2 hours to ride peter pan
I can think of better things to do with my 2 hours

If I do go ahead and book it, I will book it for our MK day and DHS day. We have a private safari tour booked for AK and thats good enough for me
The only bad thing is the VIP tour thing is going to cut down on my room serivce oh to win the lottery right before we go
I figure it will save us time and aggrivation with the crowds. A big bonus but not sure if its worth giving up a couple of my private dining plans

Have any of you ever used an Ameribag? I am thinking of getting one for the parks. I need something bigger than a baglinni but I dont want a big old heavy back pack. These seem like they don't hurt your back as much. I am debating it, what do you girls think?
http://www.ebags.com/ameribag/dna_medium_sling_pack/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=92972

So you're coming over to the Dark Side?

I hope whatever you decide, that you and Savannah have a marvelous trip! For the time savings alone (at a hot, sticky, crowded time of year), I think you'll find it worth it!

That bag is cute! I just bought myself the Overland Donner bag, and I'm excited to try it next week. I used to just carry a small fanny-pack like thing slung over my shoulder, but now that we just bought me my own point-and-shoot camera (DH has a dSLR - and he won't be with me this trip!), I needed a bigger bag. I got it in the fun Holly color.

http://www.shoebuy.com/overland-equipment-donner/23553/496793

OHHH GOODNESS I think I have read it all on the Dis now

over on another thread some Diss'ers are talking about how they scrapbook their planning book? Whats a planning book? Its an entire book they make up of their planning of their trip

A scrapbook of ADRS?!?! hmmmm.... am I the only one that finds this ODD?!
Dont get me wrong.. I do keep all of my ADRS but I program them into my cell phone ... that way if there is a problem I have them in front of me.... but to carry an entire scrapbook style book around the parks for the day? 12 pages of snacks and where to get said snacks? I say just look at the menu

Is getting the "right" snack that important?
I can see having a plan or itinerary for those who have NEVER been to Disney but ...well I dont know... that seems like going WAY over the top.
I guess if a person is looking so hard at their planning book they just might miss the magic? Am I the only strange person that feels this way?

Goodness, that is a new one!

I find if you just spend enough time on the DIS and other sites, everything you need to know will become burned in your brain.

Good morning, another warm day here, the high here today is going to be in the high 70's. Finally spring is here.

I love my front end loaders also, the laundry does seem to take less time, and I think the whites actually do look brighter. My husband now does the laundry because he loves the machines, he calls them his girls. Whatever, as long as I don't have to do it.

I do have to share this, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Grey Goose Slushies you get at France in Epcot. I went and bought one of the Margaritaville drink blenders from Williams and Sonoma this week. It makes perfect Grey Goose Slushies. You just put in the Grey Goose and Sweet and Sour mix. The machine knows how much ice to shave and how much to blend it to make the perfect frozen drink. All you do is push the button. We made those and margarita's last weekend, now 3 of my neighbors went and bought themselves machines also, because they loved mine so much.

Those slushies sound wonderful!!!!

Did they tell you what time they wanted to start each day?? The lady told me that if the park opened at 8 that they wanted to be there at 8. I get up early at home but we are not rope drop people on vacation.

I don't know that they make you be there at park opening, but I think it would still be pretty soon thereafter, since it aids in their touring plans. We met our guide outside the GR windows at the MK at 9 a.m. (and the park opened then).

 

[Tinkaroo]

NO!! Don't throw me any food - I might BITE!

Could you be talking about that other thread??? I have basically had it with somebody's persnickity nitpicky attitude. I am just so not up for that. I am here for fun. I should just ignore it because I type, retype and it doesn't come thru like I want to just say shut the **** up and go away. I am so done with that. Staying away from there for the rest of the day.

I am also torked about my stupid W/D. I feel liek I was pressured to buy something QUICK and I don't know what I bought, haha....I have to clean out my laundry room - that's where everything seems to collect and it's a MESS. I have laundry baskets FULL, winter coats sopping wet (I was washing them to put away for summer) and they are sopping because the stinking washer died and won't spin the water out of them.

I am feeling like it's the end of my July trip or I will have to cut off my RPC stay & just do YC (I know, what a brat but it was seriously my diet motivation and I needed something to cling to). Dh says no it's not over and done, but he got a crappy raise and a crappy "bonus" (this happened yesterday, too! ) so I am feeling nasty & crabby today.

I cannot imagine scrap booking anything - let alone - my planning. I think get a life, haha, but here I am at the computer dorking around for hours. To each their own.

I think it's great if you guys do the VIP thing. I have my own ideas in my head about how it would be, but if you guys try it and love it I might have to give it a go, too. Lindsay gave a great account. I know they'd be the best of Disney CMs, so they would be great.

That is a shame about Brooke forgetting the line. Wow. How tough. Bummer.

David Cook! He was great. I agree....I LOVE that song, "Think of Me", David A sang, but I didn't even realize it was IT until the end of it.

Oh well....carry on ....I am cooling down.

Sorry to hear that the DING came through this morning, too. Insult to injury!

Brooke,

Old me:

New me:

Wow - FABULOUS!

 

[mandymommy4]

Channing Sorry your having a bad day! I know what you mean about raises and everything, DH just got his and although I am grateful it is not as much as I thought it was going to be. I decided that b/c they are going through major budget cuts and are trying to get people to retire early a little was better than nothing! We did just find out he would be getting a cost of living increase in his salary in October so I guess that combined with what he just got will be nice, I just want it all now! By the way, I just read on the other thread about the Citricos "discussion"..... whatever. Even the best of the best places can have a off night, your right about service being worse during holidays. I checked out that review from Mr. Disney and I was totally turned off by how know- it -all-Mr. food critic he was!

About the w/d problems. We have a washer that likes to stop spinning too. My W/D are OLD and came with our house and since we were starting out we were grateful to get anything! We have lived here 7 years and they were old when we moved in so I would guess they are about 15 years old (we bought our house from an old couple) The part that makes the washer spin has broken on ours consistently every 6 months the past 3 or 4 years but my FIL fixes it and the part is only $10! My FIL said that the newer models can't be repaired as easily or cheaply and they make them that way so people will buy newer more often.

Our dryers heating element went out about a year ago and I was excited b/c I was ready to just buy the new fancy front loaders! But my FIL works for Badcocks and gave us a brand new dryer that was a floor model and he got for like $100. I was grateful but bummed! Oh well, we are practical and wait to buy "new stuff" when it is absolutely necessary! Our TV just went kaput and we were able to repair it but it was having problems with the sound so we bought a new 50 inch LCD tv! We are so loving it! Our old TV was 13 years old! Our family thinks we are crazy, we never buy anything new but when we do we get mac daddy new and then keep it forever!

Forgot to mention that our washers trigger thing that makes it stop and start when the lid is closed and opened just broke and my FIL used my hot glue gun to fix it! I'm gonna have to take a sledge hammer to it to make it die! I don't think they make things as durable as they use too!

Good luck in your W/D search!

 

[mandymommy4]

Shel~ not sure if you have seent he video I posted of myself a while back... I thought you might like to see it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPane09nbaM

OMG, Brooke! Your Video made me cry! I cannot believe the difference just 8 weeks after your surgery was! You look great! Congrats!

Brooke,

Old me:

New me:

Again, amazing! I know you must be so proud of your self! You look great!

 

[goofygal531]

Mare~ The heck with my trip... I am going to tag along with your family that week

Hey Mare... care to up your trip any and do a VIP tour?

You and Savannah would be more than welcomed to join us any day

DH would seriously cut me my credit card! I also think touring with two little kids would ruin the experience. Once when DS4 was 2, he spent 25 mins just running over the wooden bridge from Crystal Palace to Adventure Land! Little things make them happy Oh and don't get me started how we have to stay for 15 mins at each puddle or fountain he sees! Unfortunately at their ages, we follow their lead, as crazy as is.

Have any of you ever used an Ameribag? I am thinking of getting one for the parks. I need something bigger than a baglinni but I dont want a big old heavy back pack. These seem like they don't hurt your back as much. I am debating it, what do you girls think?
http://www.ebags.com/ameribag/dna_medium_sling_pack/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=92972

Have you ever tried a bag like that with one handle? I find them annoying. I bought the LeSportSac Tessa bag. It's light and I need all the pockets. Plus it's "smushable" to cram in the stroller basket.

http://www.lesportsac.com/store/7836_3820.html

That Overland Donner bag is cool too. I've seen a lot of moms in Pooh's Playful Spot with them It's just a little to small for me.

Goofygal Please keep my informed on the TC WDW specials. I need dates and times so I can Tivo. Disney on Dime - I gotta see this. My DH laughes at that commercial all the time!! But I also would love to see the other one you mentioned.:

You got it! Do you have Time Warner Cable? My Travel Channel is 88. I believe the WDW specials are every Friday night at 9pm.

Channing:
Sorry about your W/D. We have the LG ones in our country house. I LOVE them! We've had good luck with LG, we have two of their flat screen T.V.s. I hate spending money on household stuff! Remember, everything happens for a reason. If it's meant for you to go in July, you will

Shel: You look fabulous! Way to go!

Mandy: If you go to the live podcast, can you please take a photo of them! I need to know what these people look like! I was able to find photos of Pete and Kevin by google. I was really surprised! Their voices just don't match what they look like!

Okay, so I only have one thing left to order and that's my tuxedo strawberries I think I'm going to pass on the Photopass GF Photo Shoot. If it was xmas time, I would have done it. But right now we have something extra practically every day of our 10 days. We're done!

I have officially decided I'm not calling WDW-DINE anymore! Everyday I call trying to get the Tusker House Character Breakfast and I've just had enough. I decided that morning we'll do room service for breakfast then take a cab to AK. I'm not stressing over this anymore. DS4 will get his mickey waffle and make do eating with Donald Duck on TV that morning!

I just boxed up the things I have to ship. I have three HUGE boxes. I have one box with the boys giftbags from Mickey and with the pails and shovels I just found at the dollar store (yeah! I love dollar stores I just don't have any near me!). I have another box full of basic necessities like snacks, diapers, wipes, disposable sippies, laundry detergent, room freshner, etc.... And a box full of beverages! Target had the mini Dasani water bottles on sale 4 cases for $12 so I bought them. I'm hoping it's not going to cost a fortune to ship it. I also have some Capri Sun and Apple Juice boxes in there, so it weights a ton! It's June, we're going to go thru a lot of water!

My boys stuff has been packed as I've been buying them new summer clothes. I've been finding discounted Disney t-shirts at the Disney Outlet, Disney Store and World of Disney.

I'm just waiting until the weekend before the trip to shop for myself. I'm hoping to lose 15lbs by then. I go to WW this evening, I think I lost but we'll see what their scale says!

Have a wonderful day everyone. The weather is beautiful here. I'm off to take the children to the playground!

Mare

 

[Lives4Disney]

Channing Sorry your having a bad day! I know what you mean about raises and everything, DH just got his and although I am grateful it is not as much as I thought it was going to be. I decided that b/c they are going through major budget cuts and are trying to get people to retire early a little was better than nothing! We did just find out he would be getting a cost of living increase in his salary in October so I guess that combined with what he just got will be nice, I just want it all now! It is just a bad thing because the co he works for hasn't given raises in THREE YEARS...yet their stock climbs and they have had BANNER PROFITS but the way they give raises is a yearly bonus...well this year they gave no yearly bonus (DH got a diff bonus in March as always, but I am talking the "raise" per per say is a "bonus" in April...didn't happen this year they decided to give cheapy little raises on the base salary...so he is getting a stupid barely col raise on a salary that he had in 2005!! Seems so WRONG.By the way, I just read on the other thread about the Citricos "discussion"..... whatever. I am not even going there.:rotfl: Even the best of the best places can have a off night, your right about service being worse during holidays. I checked out that review from Mr. Disney and I was totally turned off by how know- it -all-Mr. food critic he was! I thought I was the only one!!!LOL..that's good to know!!

About the w/d problems. We have a washer that likes to stop spinning too. My W/D are OLD and came with our house and since we were starting out we were grateful to get anything! We have lived here 7 years and they were old when we moved in so I would guess they are about 15 years old (we bought our house from an old couple) The part that makes the washer spin has broken on ours consistently every 6 months the past 3 or 4 years but my FIL fixes it and the part is only $10! My FIL said that the newer models can't be repaired as easily or cheaply and they make them that way so people will buy newer more often. OMG....do you have a GE Profile by any chance?? sounds exactly like the issues I've had....DH keeps fixing it - I think he stuck a nail in the lid last time, haha to get it to work.....he keeps repairing the belt that spins the drum (ok whatever i am clueless here, but something like that) I just pray these new ones will be good. The reviews from all the brands we looked at were all over the place. People HATING them and saying "buyer beware" to "I LOVE THESE _ THEY SAVED MY LIFE" type stuff.

Our dryers heating element went out about a year ago and I was excited b/c I was ready to just buy the new fancy front loaders! But my FIL works for Badcocks and gave us a brand new dryer that was a floor model and he got for like $100. I was grateful but bummed! Oh well, we are practical and wait to buy "new stuff" when it is absolutely necessary! Our TV just went kaput and we were able to repair it but it was having problems with the sound so we bought a new 50 inch LCD tv! We are so loving it! Our old TV was 13 years old! Our family thinks we are crazy, we never buy anything new but when we do we get mac daddy new and then keep it forever!

Forgot to mention that our washers trigger thing that makes it stop and start when the lid is closed and opened just broke and my FIL used my hot glue gun to fix it! That's what DH stuck a nail into!! That worked for over a year - well it still works...it's something else now...:rotfl: I'm gonna have to take a sledge hammer to it to make it die! I don't think they make things as durable as they use too!

Good luck in your W/D search!

My WD search is over....I have kenmore elite frontloaders coming next Wed I HOPE! I am always a laundry procrastinator, but this got me when I was way down. I am deep in dirt.

Talk to ya later!

 

[goofygal531]

OMG! Scrapbooking your plans! These people have too much time on their hands!

What does everyone use to organize their WDW stuff?

I make a table in Word, it has columns for date, meal, restaurant, EMH, confirmation number. It also includes important numbers like GF PD/GF Bakery, etc...I color code every other day navy/burgandy so it's easy to read. I also include with each day our extra activities. Like on Father's day it says Breakfast at 1900 Park Fare at 9am, DH RP Driving thing 1pm Pool Cabana 10-7 Dinner at Kona 6:25 with a note that EMH-PM for MK.

On the reserve side, I have each park listed with the rides we MUST hit.

I used to laminate this one sheet and it was our bible. But this time I just bought a canvas pencil case/pouch with a clear window and zipper on it. You can view the entire table from the clear window and I can put the entertainment times paper and park maps in the pouch - so everythings in one place. (I still need a map at AK and DHS!)

This might sound crazy, but it's only one page and I need to see things in front of me. I also have fun with it and use Disney clip art and Disney World Font to make it really cute.

So what do you all do?

 

[praline3001]

Did they tell you what time they wanted to start each day?? The lady told me that if the park opened at 8 that they wanted to be there at 8. I get up early at home but we are not rope drop people on vacation.

I was told it was up to me... But I have early morning ADRS for CRT. Again savannah=princess gaga. The ADR is for 8:10AM!!!!!!! I swear I am showing up in my PJS
Anyway, the phone lady said I could have the guide meet us before breakfast or after.

NO!! Don't throw me any food - I might BITE

Well the whole thing is a bit strange. I think you made your point higher prices= worse service and food? I dont think so! I went back and read your EDITED post the first one was funnier IMO... I guess I read it right after you posted it My eyes got all wide eyed and I lost all respect in my sweet little Disney loving channing

Brooke- Your video is great! You look like a new person, like a different person. I so know what you mean about getting your life back...living your life. It is an amazing, life changing, thing. And you look positively tiny!!!

Thanks but I am far from tiny!!! those pics of you are AMAZING!!!!! I almost did the lap band but my insurance didn't cover it. They covered the RNY 100% so I went with it. I am happy.

So you're coming over to the Dark Side?

I hope whatever you decide, that you and Savannah have a marvelous trip! For the time savings alone (at a hot, sticky, crowded time of year), I think you'll find it worth it!

That bag is cute! I just bought myself the Overland Donner bag, and I'm excited to try it next week. I used to just carry a small fanny-pack like thing slung over my shoulder, but now that we just bought me my own point-and-shoot camera (DH has a dSLR - and he won't be with me this trip!), I needed a bigger bag. I got it in the fun Holly color.

http://www.shoebuy.com/overland-equi...r/23553/496793

I am seriously thinking of going over to the dark side and being dumb and buying a RENTA CM
I have been in emails and phone calls with the phone lady. I have also done some research and i can't find anyone who was not 100% thrilled with their guide. that says a lot for this group. I think having the guide will make it extra magical for Savannah and I will be able to spend more quality time with her. I wont have to fight with my ADRS, fast pass machines, maps, and crowds. I can just spend the entire day being a kid with her... letting someone ELSE be in charge I am going to blow $750 a day to regain my youth Cute bag but I don't care for over the should bags. The ameribag is supposed to be arranged with compartments so it distributes the weight evenly... not everything sinks to the bottom.

OMG, Brooke! Your Video made me cry! I cannot believe the difference just 8 weeks after your surgery was! You look great! Congrats!

You would be surprised how much weight you can lose when you don't eat for 2 months
Seriously, at that point a tablespoon of jello was a FEAST

You and Savannah would be more than welcomed to join us any day

DH would seriously cut me my credit card! I also think touring with two little kids would ruin the experience. Once when DS4 was 2, he spent 25 mins just running over the wooden bridge from Crystal Palace to Adventure Land! Little things make them happy Oh and don't get me started how we have to stay for 15 mins at each puddle or fountain he sees! Unfortunately at their ages, we follow their lead, as crazy as is.

That's sweet of you, Thanks! I am sure we are going to run into eachother at the kiddie pool I am planning on being in the pool every afternoon!!!!

What does everyone use to organize their WDW stuff?

I asctually enter all the ADR and ressie and phone numbers into my cell phone. I use a word doc and copy and paste any important info regarding my ressies. I will print out the word doc before our trip and throw it in the suitcase just in case. That's about it. I know what rides we usually want to do and I know to do them EARLY.

 

[Cinderumbrella]

Hi!!

I almost afraid to post this, but planning is a BIG deal to me!! We have a countdown calendar on the fridge (complete with daily clip art and how many days are left to the trip) We start counting at 100 days... I also have a binder that comes with me. It has a daily schedule (again with more clip art) all our ADR's, phone numbers for gift basket people, confirm numbers for cakes or any extras that are ordered, the DME stuff etc. I don't think I would call it a scrapbook, but it's cute

Shelly- you look amazing!!! I am so proud of all our gastric/lap band gals!!!

Channing- bummer about the washer/dryer. I have Maytag Neptune and so far so good. I have that big dryer with a top and a bottom (the bottom is the regular dryer and the top is for hang dry or flat dry) I LOVE IT!!! My washer is a HE top loader (no center agiatator) much easier on the back!! My kitchen appliances are Whirlpool Gold and THEY ARE CRAP!!!! They are only 4 years old and we keep losing the LED display. The one on my double oven went out in Novemeber and the only way to fix was to get a whole new control panel ($600) and now the LED in the fridge just went out (can't see what the temp is or when the filter needs to be changed) We are leaving that since I change the filter every 6 months anyway and never mess with the temp anyway. Never, ever again will I get Whirlpool!!!

21 days!!!!!!!!

Kristin

 

[praline3001]

That's okay Kristin.... you can come over here and get me organized
I am sure Savannah would appreciate the clip art


Oh I did want to throw something out there for those bringing nice cameras this summer. You might want to invest in a water proof case for your model camera. Most have them so do some internet checking! It will rain every day ... and there are water rides and sprinklers everywhere. You would get a lot more use of your camera if you put it in a water proof case.

 

[mandymommy4]

Mandy: If you go to the live podcast, can you please take a photo of them! I need to know what these people look like! I was able to find photos of Pete and Kevin by google. I was really surprised! Their voices just don't match what they look like!


Mare

I am going to the live podcast! Am I a dork or what? I will try to take some pictures but just an FYI I don't think they like to have them posted..... But I'm sure I could figure something out

I actually went to the AK 10th thing yesterday and did not see them at the Joe Rohde talk. BAWB was even there with Kaht Kam! How I missed that, I have ho idea! I was just excited to see JR that I honestly forgot to look around for them!

Mandy

 

[SleepingUgly]

I am as Type A as they come, but for some reason, I am not planning that much for this WDW trip. Maybe because we've been before, and so the "fun" of planning is no longer there for me. That's just me, since it's obvious that most of you have been so many more times than me and still do a lot of planning.

I do have our daily schedules in Word, but it's not down to the minute. Just which park to hit in the morning and evening / night. Afternoons, we're relaxing at the hotel. I've also made a few ADRs, but not one everyday. This is going to be a relaxing vacation, and I don't want too many things scheduled. I just remember our last trip and how much fun we had and how we all enjoyed it, simply because we went with the flow and did whatever we felt like that day. Of course, I had planned in that I knew which parks were not good for certain days, and that really helped. But I would not have enough to fill out a scrapbook. Besides, I don't even scrapbook. I know many do, but I could never figure it out. I put photos in an regular ol' album and may type up some "captions" to go with them, but that's about it. My dad did it before me and I have done it for years. If that's the predecessor to scrapbooking, then I guess I do a bit of scrapbooking.

I may use Brooke's idea and input our ADR info and reminders into my Blackberry this time around. That sounds helpful.

Maybe I'm also not into planning too much this time around since I've been working literally from 8-7 everyday, so I haven't had much time to plan. I'm heading out of the office earlier today though -- I'm going to try to get out of here by 6 pm and head over to Neimans for the HUGE four-day sale. Mama needs herself some new shoes!

Hope everyone is having a good day! And to the weight-loss ladies -- you both look GRRRRRR-EAT!

Linda

 

[Cinderumbrella]

That's okay Kristin.... you can come over here and get me organized
I am sure Savannah would appreciate the clip art


Oh I did want to throw something out there for those bringing nice cameras this summer. You might want to invest in a water proof case for your model camera. Most have them so do some internet checking! It will rain every day ... and there are water rides and sprinklers everywhere. You would get a lot more use of your camera if you put it in a water proof case.

I am a big believer in the power of the Zip Loc Big bags!! Before I get on Splash or Kali, I stick my entire park bag into one of these big guys, seal it and go...

 

[mandymommy4]

Mare, here you go! This should help with putting a face to a couple more of the pod squad!

Corey and Julie

BAWB!

Thats all I can find and you've already seen Kevin and Pete so that's all of um except John and I don't think an picture exist of him

MAndy

 

[praline3001]

I am a big believer in the power of the Zip Loc Big bags!! Before I get on Splash or Kali, I stick my entire park bag into one of these big guys, seal it and go...

Oh I love zip lock bags myself... but I like taking photos of the kids on water rides and at the pool. Also it rains so much in the summer... I wouldn't get any pics as my camera will be hidden from the water if I didn't get a water proof case


For the boys (and DH) at summer camp I pack each days clothes (undies/socks shorts and shirt) in 1 zip lock bag. they get sooooooooooo nasty, sweaty and dirty at camp all day... when they change at night they throw all their nasty clothes back in the same zip lock bag and it keeps them organized... and keeps the stink in their tents down
Also my 10 year old would wear the same pair of undies all week if I left it up to him to pick his own stuff out of his bag

 

[praline3001]

Ok I bit the bullet and booked 2 days with the VIP tour guide
We will be doing 1 full day at MK and 1 full day at DHS.... Savannah's 2 favorite parks. I am excited as I had WANTED to add lunches at 2 of our favorite lunch spots and they were booked for the times I wanted... well ALREADY the guide called them and got me the times I wanted for lunch for prime time and LTT. I know ... not a fav around here for lunch but we like those 2 places a lot!!!!
I have to be VERY careful about menu items ... mystery dishes are VERY VERY scary for me. At LTT everything is all American and not in fancy sauces. I know I can eat EVERYTHING ...well except for dessert
The same goes for prime time! Plain old American kitchen style meals....

I tried calling and couldn't get the lunch time I wanted so was planning on winging it for lunch... hoping to get in last minute.... well an hour after booking I got the times I wanted I hope this doesn't mean someone got booted

They sent me a questionaire asking me all about what our fav characters were... our fav rides and shows. Also, what we were most interested in for a guide so they could match us with the best person for our group. I liked that
She sent us an email with the name of our guide and assured me our guide is really their best KID guide they have. She loves children and loves experiencing the magic of Disney with kids. She won't bore us to death with trivia or history... I like that stuff but Savannah would be bored and this is HER special trip. I put her Fav character as .... well of course.... CINDERELLA
I put my fav character as Jack
hmmm maybe they could set up a private meet and greet with Jack at the Cabana

I will keep ya'll updated on how this experiement with a VIP guide goes. So far I am pretty impressed!

 

[Cinderumbrella]

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The Loft on-line no longer has those white shorts listed in my size!!!! I was at the store today trying on a dress for a wedding next month but decided to order it on line (and get those shorts too) since I have a 20% plus free shipping over $100 and NOW THEY ARE GONE!!! Why?????

A new collection comes out on Monday to the stores and they BETTER have those shorts!!