How many more days until I get a tie-dye cheesecake?!? AUGUST 2011 PTR!!(Finished)

[StephaniexMarie]

33 more days! So close to 30. Can't believe we booked back at 180-ish, time has flown by!
Here's some pretty artwork I can't afford from the Animation building in DHS.

 

[StephaniexMarie]

Hi all! I have an update...well sort of.

I've been going stir-crazy with nothing to do until vacation next week in Pennsylvania and then Disney and my poor mother had to hear my complaining every night this week.

So we were brainstorming ideas and she suggested that we go to the Central Park Zoo and explore other parts of the park and then try to get into American Girl Place for lunch or dinner! As you could see from my pictures from last week, I really love the American Girl Place and their Cafe is one of my favorite places to eat.

EDIT: We're now going to go to the NY Aquarium instead because I like sea animals more, haha! And no more American Girl because it'd be a hassle to get to. But I'm very excited to go to the Aquarium!

I'm so excited now!

We're almost at 30 days (32) so I'm hoping to keep myself busy for most of them.

Tomorrow our new sofa and my new dresser is being delivered so I can re-organize my closet and such (How fun! I know, but hey, it's something to do!)
Sunday we'll be spending the day in the city.

And Monday is the 4th of July so mommy is off from work. The people on my block kind of go overdose with the fireworks so we usually try to escape for the day. It's our tradition to go to Target and waste as much time as possible there. This year, we're adding BJ's to the list of events! We'll try to keep ourselves busy.

After that there are 4 long days where I have to work on summer reading sad2 I already finished one book though. I have to do one more page of work for that book, then read another because I'm in English Honors : My Sister's Keeper, and create a fake facebook page for a character. Should be easy though.

On Saturday we're leaving for Pennsylvania! Our relatives live there so we go there quite a bit. Mommy has to go to a bridal shower on Sunday so I'll spend the day with my cousins and swim. We're also planning to go to Dorney Park and the beach in New Jersey! I'm not sure which is closest. Maybe Seaside. All I know is it's going to be a fun-filled week!

When we get back on either Thursday or Friday (probably Thursday) we'll be under 20 days! I'm hoping to see the new Winnie the Pooh movie with my friend Julia the day it comes out. It looks ADORABLE!

Then before I know it, we'll be at Disney!
Thanks for reading, and here is a picture for 32 days.

It's pizza night in our house so here's a picture of my favorite pizza place in the World!

 

[mimiloveswdw]

Hi! Just checking in here because I noticed...we'll both be in MK on August 5th! Unfortunately it'll be my last full day but still! We're not sure if we want to stay for EMH that night but it's looking good so far We're watching Wishes from the Poly that night, then coming back to MK or going back to WL for the night instead. I checked the rest of your plans but that day is the only one that our plans line up

Also, LOVE that you and your mom are close, because I'm really close with my mom as well. Also, OMG SO JEALOUS THAT YOU GET TO STAY AT THE POLY. I am so in love with that place it's not even funny. Pop is soo much fun too! I have stayed at Pop three times and it's where my Disney obsession truly began, so I do have a love for it ANYWAY, I'll be reading along!!

 

[StephaniexMarie]

Hi! Just checking in here because I noticed...we'll both be in MK on August 5th! Unfortunately it'll be my last full day but still! We're not sure if we want to stay for EMH that night but it's looking good so far We're watching Wishes from the Poly that night, then coming back to MK or going back to WL for the night instead. I checked the rest of your plans but that day is the only one that our plans line up

Also, LOVE that you and your mom are close, because I'm really close with my mom as well. Also, OMG SO JEALOUS THAT YOU GET TO STAY AT THE POLY. I am so in love with that place it's not even funny. Pop is soo much fun too! I have stayed at Pop three times and it's where my Disney obsession truly began, so I do have a love for it ANYWAY, I'll be reading along!!

Hiya! Welcome!
That's really cool we'll be there the same day. Have fun watching Wishes from the Poly! I'll be doing that for the first time on the next Wednesday after exploring the resort when our 5:15 Spirit of Aloha show ends. Should be fun!

If you guys stay for EMH I'd love to meet up during them! I actually did that with a couple friends last summer because my mom knew their mom from work, but it was the first time us kids met and we did Epcot and the Magic Kingdom. It was a BLAST!

That's so sweet you're close with your mom too! She shares my love for all things Disney and I'm even trying to talk her into making an account here. Haha I'm so very excited for the Poly! I've never been before but I seriously feel like I have from being on the DIS so much. Pop is really fun as well. We stayed at CBR last summer to try out a mod and while it was amazing and magical and all those things, I just really get the Disney feeling at Pop!

I really talk too much... But anyways! I was reading some of your trip report from last summer earlier and I love it! My computer randomly decided to restart so I think I lost my place somewhere in DHS. Haha but after I finish this post I'll go back to reading!

 

[mimiloveswdw]

Hiya! Welcome!
That's really cool we'll be there the same day. Have fun watching Wishes from the Poly! I'll be doing that for the first time on the next Wednesday after exploring the resort when our 5:15 Spirit of Aloha show ends. Should be fun!

If you guys stay for EMH I'd love to meet up during them! I actually did that with a couple friends last summer because my mom knew their mom from work, but it was the first time us kids met and we did Epcot and the Magic Kingdom. It was a BLAST!

That's so sweet you're close with your mom too! She shares my love for all things Disney and I'm even trying to talk her into making an account here. Haha I'm so very excited for the Poly! I've never been before but I seriously feel like I have from being on the DIS so much. Pop is really fun as well. We stayed at CBR last summer to try out a mod and while it was amazing and magical and all those things, I just really get the Disney feeling at Pop!

I really talk too much... But anyways! I was reading some of your trip report from last summer earlier and I love it! My computer randomly decided to restart so I think I lost my place somewhere in DHS. Haha but after I finish this post I'll go back to reading!

Ahhh watching Wishes from the Poly is just so peaceful. It's definitely a different feel from watching it right by the castle, but it's great. Ooh, and when we were there last year we could hear the Spirit of Aloha show and it just sounded like everyone was just having a bunch of fun!

I was the same way with the Poly until last year!! I had never been there but I was in love with it since I saw pictures of it when I was around...ten? Then I actually got there...and the amazing-ness was just overwhelming! And your mom should get an account! I just started posting a few months ago, but still it's good to have I feel the same way about Pop. Sure other places are more toned down or whatever, but that theming is great!

AWW you're too sweet about my TR! Thank you so much for reading! It'll live on in Disboard history after all

 

[StephaniexMarie]

Ahhh watching Wishes from the Poly is just so peaceful. It's definitely a different feel from watching it right by the castle, but it's great. Ooh, and when we were there last year we could hear the Spirit of Aloha show and it just sounded like everyone was just having a bunch of fun!

I was the same way with the Poly until last year!! I had never been there but I was in love with it since I saw pictures of it when I was around...ten? Then I actually got there...and the amazing-ness was just overwhelming! And your mom should get an account! I just started posting a few months ago, but still it's good to have I feel the same way about Pop. Sure other places are more toned down or whatever, but that theming is great!

AWW you're too sweet about my TR! Thank you so much for reading! It'll live on in Disboard history after all

It seems like a lovely experience, I can't wait! And yes SoA seems so fun! My friends Joli and Jenna who I mentioned in my last post went to the luau and then watched Wishes and then met us over in the Magic Kingdom. I remember that night, my mom & I ate dinner at Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe and I was saying "Joli and Jenna are at a luau right now...while we're eating these lovely burgers and fries!" But it was the first time we ate in the section to actually watched the "show" so it was very enjoyable!

Haha I can't wait to see the Poly and all the resorts on the monorail line! I never resort hopped before. I always figured I'd be to each of them eventually so I wanted to keep it a surprise..but then I realized how much I was missing out on! & I'm trying to convince her to make one by saying she'll have something to do at work when she's bored. I used to lurk around a lot and never really post until recently, but I've been coming on here for a little over a year now!

No problem! I really like trip reports to get me pumped for my own vacation, and reading a trip report from like a teen POV is even better.

 

[StephaniexMarie]

Hello people!

Today it was raining so our original plans of going to the New York Aquarium were ruined. SO, we went to Target, BJ's, and Home Depot instead! Not exactly the same.. but we had fun.

We started off in Home Depot in search of the mickey head paint samples to make a Disney Countdown. I got the idea from reading MeMom and Jill's trip reports.

Sadly, they did not have any.
So we continued to Target to pick up a few things and I found these babies!

Of course I got them to add to my ever-growing Disney collection.

After getting some more stuff and doing a BJ's shopping trip, we headed back home. We made a stop at our local Home Depot and they had the mickey heads! We stocked up on them and went home. After eating some yummy bagels we started our..

Final product:

Can't wait till I pull this one off!

We had a lot of fun making it!

I had my Nikon out so I decided to take some more pictures of the Disney stuff I had in the living room:

And my Disney wall in my room that is not complete yet:

And here's my Disney calender:

Well that's it for now folks. 30 days!

 

[spartankid34]

Your countdown calander is GREAT!! Such a cute idea. I'll have to think about something like that to keep me busy til my trip. I only have 39 day, so must be getting excited!! I started my own PTR thanks to your little push, it is such a neat way to pass the time! Keep up the great work, I look forward to reading more about your trip getting closer!

 

[StephaniexMarie]

Your countdown calander is GREAT!! Such a cute idea. I'll have to think about something like that to keep me busy til my trip. I only have 39 day, so must be getting excited!! I started my own PTR thanks to your little push, it is such a neat way to pass the time! Keep up the great work, I look forward to reading more about your trip getting closer!

Thank you, it was fun to make! And it really does help time go by. It doesn't really take much to amuse me so I look forward to pulling them off at the end of each day.
I actually just read yours and commented...I forgot to subscribe though. I shall do that after this.
Thanks again!

 

[StephaniexMarie]

A picture for 27 days.

 

[NewlyDisneyCrazed]

I'm here too! I like reading about other people's plans. You and spartankid have inspired me to do a PTR too!

 

[StephaniexMarie]

I'm here too! I like reading about other people's plans. You and spartankid have inspired me to do a PTR too!

Hello!
I'm glad I helped to inspire someone! Can't wait to read about your upcoming trip.

 

[NewlyDisneyCrazed]

Stephanie, your Disney stuff and countdown calendar is impressive! I also liked reading your tips about POP! Thanks and keep them coming!

 

[*tinker*bell*]

Hey! Loving your PTR your getting super close! I noticed you said you would be reading My Sisters Keeper, that is an awesome book imo, I love all of Jodi Picoults books Can't wait to read more, and hopefully read your TR when you get back!

 

[StephaniexMarie]

Stephanie, your Disney stuff and countdown calendar is impressive! I also liked reading your tips about POP! Thanks and keep them coming!

Why thank you!
I'm glad the tips were helpful!!

Hey! Loving your PTR your getting super close! I noticed you said you would be reading My Sisters Keeper, that is an awesome book imo, I love all of Jodi Picoults books Can't wait to read more, and hopefully read your TR when you get back!

Hello! I know, it's great isn't it? I'm soooo excited to be getting back to Pop.
I actually finished the book last night. I did not expect that ending! At 2 in the morning I was sitting in my bed crying my eyes out over it. I must have looked like a hot mess! Thanks for reading along.

 

[StephaniexMarie]

Hello all!
After I finish getting all of my stuff together and get ready, my mom and I will be off to Pennsylvania for the week!
It won't be TOO exciting but I'll take my camera along in case. Then I'll have a mini TR for all of you to pass more time 'till August 3rd!

Well goodbye for now, talk to you all when I'm back on Thursday!

 

[spartankid34]

Hello all!
After I finish getting all of my stuff together and get ready, my mom and I will be off to Pennsylvania for the week!
It won't be TOO exciting but I'll take my camera along in case. Then I'll have a mini TR for all of you to pass more time 'till August 3rd!

Well goodbye for now, talk to you all when I'm back on Thursday!

Have fun!! Pass the time doing something fun I went to Home Depot today and found those wicked cute Mickey head paint samples you wrote about, can't wait to show my countdown calender. Thank you SOOO much for the idea...and time passer!!

 

[hannahmakesfour]

I totally LOVE that "vision" poster, too cool! I've enjoyed reading your report to pass the time before our September trip. It's so nice to see an older teen that likes Disney and American Girl. I love both as well, and and collect American Girl for myself and for my daughter when she is older. I just might have to start my own PTR now!

 

[#1PoohBearFan]

I like your PTR so far! And I thought I was the only kid who actually does one! Phew!

P.S. - Only 22 more days!! I think it's so funny how we're going the exact same days!!

 

[StephaniexMarie]

Have fun!! Pass the time doing something fun I went to Home Depot today and found those wicked cute Mickey head paint samples you wrote about, can't wait to show my countdown calender. Thank you SOOO much for the idea...and time passer!!

Thank you! I did have a bunch of fun and now we're already at 18 more full days! I can't wait to rip off more of the days on my calender when I finish unpacking, but of course I had to get on the DIS first.
I'll have to catch up with your PTR very very soon, and no problem!

I totally LOVE that "vision" poster, too cool! I've enjoyed reading your report to pass the time before our September trip. It's so nice to see an older teen that likes Disney and American Girl. I love both as well, and and collect American Girl for myself and for my daughter when she is older. I just might have to start my own PTR now!

It's so nice, isn't it?! I saw it in the shop where the VMK section used to be on Main Street last year and my mom said I couldn't get it at the time because it was raining outside and she thought it'd get all wet and stuff even though it was in plastic. Of course we forgot to get it on our last day so when I saw it online I put it on my Christmas list and it was soon sold out! Little did I know, my mom ordered it in September before it sold out and I did end up getting it for Christmas.

Aww that's so nice you're collecting AG dolls for your daughter! I started getting interested in them when I was 8 and I've loved it ever since. The company sends out great messages to girls and plus the Cafe is oh so fun!

I like your PTR so far! And I thought I was the only kid who actually does one! Phew!

P.S. - Only 22 more days!! I think it's so funny how we're going the exact same days!!

Haha, thank you! It was a bit intimidating at first to start one since there's a ton of adults on here but I've realized age doesn't really matter on the Disboards.
Ahh that is so so cool! 18 now!!