I Can Haz A Dizney Christmas? 12/15: Last Update Before the Trip

[creativeamanda]

Have you called to try to get a refund on your MVMCP tickets? We were able to get our MNSSHP tickets refunded when we postponed our trip until Christmas. There's a thread with the phone number on the boards.

Also, if you get lonely during your solo trip, you can hang out with us.

I'll have to call and see if they will refund me.

And yeah--I'll have to call you up!

 

[creativeamanda]

I did call ticket services yesterday morning, and they did refund me those four tickets! I was really pleased with that, and now I am (again) on track!

 

[raider97]

A solo trip what fun!! I really liked CBR. We honeymooned there. Have you stayed there before? I may have to try and get one of my MVMCP party tickets refunded. I don't think my dad is going to make it there until later in the week. Glad to hear they refunded yours!! How is the trip planning coming? Where are your new ADRs for?

Stephanie

 

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Too bad about the rest of the family not going...but, it looks like you have rebounded nicely! You will be able to go totally at your own pace, relax before the BUSY Christmas day, the kids seem to be happy with the decision and DH gets what he wants! Everyone makes out well!

 

[creativeamanda]

A solo trip what fun!! I really liked CBR. We honeymooned there. Have you stayed there before? I may have to try and get one of my MVMCP party tickets refunded. I don't think my dad is going to make it there until later in the week. Glad to hear they refunded yours!! How is the trip planning coming? Where are your new ADRs for?

Stephanie

I have never been to CBR, and I am happy about the change, yet at the same time, apprehensive. I don't do well with change, so. . .

They were great about refunding my tickets--they had no problem with it.

Too bad about the rest of the family not going...but, it looks like you have rebounded nicely! You will be able to go totally at your own pace, relax before the BUSY Christmas day, the kids seem to be happy with the decision and DH gets what he wants! Everyone makes out well!

I am looking forward to relaxing. I am doing a lot of Signature restaurants for meals and just planning on taking each day as it comes. Of course, I listed some dining locations, but they are subject to change. (Hoop dee Doo has already been replaced by Citricos, for example)

 

[creativeamanda]

. . .although I have no intentions to park hop. My dining reservations are almost finalized, but I'm having a difficult time actually planning and not just DISing when I go to the computer to plan! Perhaps I need to pull out the old pen and paper method. . .

 

[MadilynnsMomma]

. . .although I have no intentions to park hop. My dining reservations are almost finalized, but I'm having a difficult time actually planning and not just DISing when I go to the computer to plan! Perhaps I need to pull out the old pen and paper method. . .

I too get DIStracted easily. I have found the old pen and paper route works great. There's no backspace or cut and paste, but it's the best route I have found to get it done! Then once you finalize it on paper, hope on the comp and (attempt to) get it in a doc.

Good luck

 

[creativeamanda]

After much inward battleing this week about going to Caribbean Beach Resort, I decided to stick with (almost) what I know. I am going to stay at Port Orleans-French Quarter.

You may ask why. I have never actually gone to POFQ, unless you count passing it on the bus and taking a wrong turn on the way to POR. Then, add the fact that there are clowns (or something like clowns) in the food court and I am deathly afraid of clowns. Ask anyone on the Tagless/Formerly Tagless Thread. I hate them. With a passion.

So, why POFQ? Well, there are several reasons, and although one doesn't seem as good as the other, they were enough to make my decision for me:

1. Proximity to Downtown Disney. I love shopping, simple as that.

2. I know where it is. I know exactly where to go without pulling up AAA TripTik. Seriously. I might not know the road names, but I can look and know where I am and where I should be.

3. MUCH smaller resort. This is probably what appeals the most. I think here I will feel as if I am closer to the grand scheme of things. And with me being by myself, I think that is important.

4. Themeing.

5. I can walk to my first home--POR.

So, there you have it. I will be staying at POFQ--same price, same everything. Coming up,

A nice Dinner, but WHAT WILL I WEAR?

 

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I think POFQ looks equally as nice as Riverside! I plan on walking over there during our trip to check it out with all the decorations that I heard are amazing!

 

[MadilynnsMomma]

A nice Dinner, but WHAT WILL I WEAR?

Said in the tone of Jim Carrey?

 

[creativeamanda]

I think POFQ looks equally as nice as Riverside! I plan on walking over there during our trip to check it out with all the decorations that I heard are amazing!

I hear the decor is wonderful, as well! I've looked at pictures and I think I will love it there, as I really love cities with narrow avenues and small gardens and paved/cobbled walkways. I think I might have a little trouble leaving the resort, lol!

Said in the tone of Jim Carrey?

YES! That's exactly what I was going for! Can you tell what my kids were watching this weekend?

 

[eandesmom]

Aww...I'm sorry you are scared of clowns. They can be creepy. They are supposed to be jesters I believe...

That said I think it is a lovely lovely resort and perhaps a bit more adult in feel than it will be at CBR and I think a charming place to stay solo. I'd want that boat to DTD if I was solo too! I'd also want a smaller resort.

I think it is a great plan.

You might have to skip the food court. Or then again, use it as a way to get over your fear of clowns.

 

[raider97]

I think Port Orleans French Quarter looks so pretty! I love that it is such a small resort. I am also planning some time to check it out while we are at Riverside! Don't know how I missed your ADRs. lol! They look great!

Stephanie

 

[creativeamanda]

Aww...I'm sorry you are scared of clowns. They can be creepy. They are supposed to be jesters I believe...

That said I think it is a lovely lovely resort and perhaps a bit more adult in feel than it will be at CBR and I think a charming place to stay solo. I'd want that boat to DTD if I was solo too! I'd also want a smaller resort.

I think it is a great plan.

You might have to skip the food court. Or then again, use it as a way to get over your fear of clowns.

I can't skip the food court, but I'll brave the clowns, nonetheless. It's that Stephen King book/movie, IT. Pennywise has forever scarred me. . .

I think Port Orleans French Quarter looks so pretty! I love that it is such a small resort. I am also planning some time to check it out while we are at Riverside! Don't know how I missed your ADRs. lol! They look great!

Stephanie

Never mind the ADRs, anyway--they are so out the window, lol! It's okay, though--I have great ones! I'll post them real soon!

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

French Quarter is beautiful as well. I love the look and feel of it Now you can say you've stayed at both! And you might just decide to make it your home resort when you go on solo trips

 

[creativeamanda]

Kudos to Madilynn'sMomma for figuring out I was copying Jim Carey as the Grinch Who Stole Christmas!

So, I have dinner on the 20th at California Grill. That's the good news. THe bad news? I don't have a clue what to wear to it. I will be in a park soon after and really don't want to be too dressed up, because I'd have to go all the way back to POFQ to change clothes. So I narrowed it down to 2 choices--each of these will be with black pants and I am coing to get some Crocs ballet flats to go with the black pants.

Choice Number 1:

Choice Number 2:

Choice number 2 is where I am leaning, because of the gold and because it is probably warmer.

I could also go whole hog with one of these:

I just don't think this would work, though. . .

What do ya'll think? Help a girl out, please!

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

I went there a few months ago for dessert and drinks with a friend and we both wore black gaucho pants and tasteful shirt and black flip flops. I don't think it's as fancy as people make it out to be. We saw people in jeans and polos. I would say wear something that you know you'll be okay to wear in the parks because chances are other people will be dressed just like you. We went at around 9pm to watch fireworks and then ate so it was a later time that we went as well and saw the people dressed like that if it helps!!

 

[creativeamanda]

I went there a few months ago for dessert and drinks with a friend and we both wore black gaucho pants and tasteful shirt and black flip flops. I don't think it's as fancy as people make it out to be. We saw people in jeans and polos. I would say wear something that you know you'll be okay to wear in the parks because chances are other people will be dressed just like you. We went at around 9pm to watch fireworks and then ate so it was a later time that we went as well and saw the people dressed like that if it helps!!

I thought briefly about wearing the goldish jacket with jeans. The problem for me, of course, is the shoes.

 

[MadilynnsMomma]

I vote the "goldish" jacket. It looks fun and festive!

 

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I'm with Jen - the jacket with the gold shirt.