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

[creativeamanda]

wow how awesome is that!!! You don't see that cheap price for pop unless you are a CM getting 1/2 off!!!! Makes you wanna stay longer Pop is my fav values. I love the rooms and pools and food court and gift shop!! If they had a hot tub I'd love it even more!

Officially Everything POP! food court is on my plans now, because even though I have to pay oop for it, I remember it being such a great meal. I would love for the Legendary Years to be complete (hopefully with more family suites). As it is, I guess we will do with ASMu Fam Suites in August 2011.

You get a for that super steal!!!

Thanks! It's really the going room only rate right now for a good portion of December (on the weekdays only, of course)

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

my cousin stayed at the suites with her DH and 3 kids and they loved it! They thought it was nice to all be in one room and not split in 2 rooms!!

 

[creativeamanda]

my cousin stayed at the suites with her DH and 3 kids and they loved it! They thought it was nice to all be in one room and not split in 2 rooms!!

My kids are getting bigger, so a room at POR really does not fit anymore. So I was thinking the suites just because we love AK so much and it is so close.

 

[eandesmom]

Soooo much better than getting up at 3am!

6:45 for the bus is bad enough...I can get up at 6:45 but really try not to speak to anyone before 7am, it's best for all involved.

 

[creativeamanda]

Soooo much better than getting up at 3am!

6:45 for the bus is bad enough...I can get up at 6:45 but really try not to speak to anyone before 7am, it's best for all involved.

I didn't say how friendly I'll be at 6:45am. Honestly, though--I leave the house at 7:00am est every morning with the kids. One day at 6:45 won't hurt!

 

[creativeamanda]

So, my friend, TarzansKat has a little business going on. She makes tie dyed Mickey shirts. I placed an order, oh, I'll say a little over a week ago. It took forever for my payment to clear Paypal (pesky bank rules), but afterwards, she was real quick on the uptake. I received the shirt today--she mailed it to me Saturday. It's currently in the wash right now, so no pics on me (they're coming), but I thought this would be perfect for my first full Disney day, considering I'll be checking out of POP Century. And I might pick up a piece of tie-dye cheesecake to celebrate. . .

Anyway, my school I work for's colors are red, white, and blue, and she did a totally awesome job separating the colors out. . .

The front:

And the spiral in the back--perfect. I don't know how she did it.

Isn't it beautiful?!?

Coming up in the next day or so. . .revised day 1 and 2 plans.

 

[eandesmom]

So, my friend, TarzansKat has a little business going on. She makes tie dyed Mickey shirts. I placed an order, oh, I'll say a little over a week ago. It took forever for my payment to clear Paypal (pesky bank rules), but afterwards, she was real quick on the uptake. I received the shirt today--she mailed it to me Saturday. It's currently in the wash right now, so no pics on me (they're coming), but I thought this would be perfect for my first full Disney day, considering I'll be checking out of POP Century. And I might pick up a piece of tie-dye cheesecake to celebrate. . .

Anyway, my school I work for's colors are red, white, and blue, and she did a totally awesome job separating the colors out. . .

The front:

And the spiral in the back--perfect. I don't know how she did it.

Isn't it beautiful?!?

Coming up in the next day or so. . .revised day 1 and 2 plans.

OHHHH maybe mine will come today, she shipped it friday!



Love yours! I'll post a pic of mine when it gets here, I'm really hoping it is here by Thursday at the latest. Preferably earlier so I can wash it a couple of times before wearing it.

 

[creativeamanda]

OHHHH maybe mine will come today, she shipped it friday!



Love yours! I'll post a pic of mine when it gets here, I'm really hoping it is here by Thursday at the latest. Preferably earlier so I can wash it a couple of times before wearing it.

Remember, she and I live on the same coast. I've noticed it takes no time for mail to go up and down the East Coast, but don't let me ever order anything from California! The worst is ordering from Lakeshore Learning Materials. I love their stuff, but I hate to order from them. And that's UPS!!!

I absolutely love it, too! It's in the wash right now. I pulled it out to show my kids how it does in the wash--the colors--all the pretty colors. She's started something, though. Stinky and Sweetie each want a blue and gold one (their school colors) and Boo wants red and gold (just to be difficult--I mean different).

 

[eandesmom]

Remember, she and I live on the same coast. I've noticed it takes no time for mail to go up and down the East Coast, but don't let me ever order anything from California! The worst is ordering from Lakeshore Learning Materials. I love their stuff, but I hate to order from them. And that's UPS!!!

I absolutely love it, too! It's in the wash right now. I pulled it out to show my kids how it does in the wash--the colors--all the pretty colors. She's started something, though. Stinky and Sweetie each want a blue and gold one (their school colors) and Boo wants red and gold (just to be difficult--I mean different).

I have the same issue, in reverse. Stuff from DH's dad and his wife gets here the next day (from CA) but stuff from his mom (CO) can take a week!

Which is why I'm HOPING for thursday (so I can wear it to zumba that night) but not holding my breath. I need it for Friday though!

I have not checked today's mail yet though. I'm kind of hoping it will start something actually. I want to get them for the trip but want "buy in" before I spend that kind of $ (x9 it will add up) so I'm looking forward to seeing their reactions. I did make my first iron on today though so at least have that finally figured out. I was having major transfer paper/printer issues.

 

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Congrats on that awesome deal for the POP day! I am loving the revised plans. The shirt came out great! I was thinking about trying to make some myself, but don't know if I will have the time??!!

 

[creativeamanda]

Congrats on that awesome deal for the POP day! I am loving the revised plans. The shirt came out great! I was thinking about trying to make some myself, but don't know if I will have the time??!!

Nah, PM TarzansKat. I thought she did an awesome job on mine.

 

[raider97]

Have you seen the room only rates recently for the value resorts? Those rates are where I begin. I decided at some point that the whole idea of getting up at 3am was not one I relished. I had a 1/2 day at work the day before. Why not just go on to Disney? Of course, with the Deluxe Dining Plan, the thought of adding another day to my reservation meant perhaps obtaining a second mortgage. Before when we have stayed the night before, we have stayed offsite. I won't however, stay offsite just anywhere, and looking around, the lowest rates I found were in the $80-$90 range. And those were "iffy" areas in Kissimmee for me. Then I decided to look at those room only rates advertised on the main Disney page.

Where am I staying on December 16? A picture is worth a 1000 words. . .

Can you say $66.37 (including tax) for a room at Pop Century? Yeah. I booked it for one night. Of course, that does necessitate some dining changes--I'll be in the world a full day on the 17th--I'll go to POFQ, get my KTTW Card, and be at Epcot for ropedrop.

So this is where I am now. . .

Thurs, Dec 17--Epcot/DHS
Brkfast (oop): Everything POP!
Lunch: Chefs de France
Dinner: Citricos

Fri, Dec 18, 2009--Magic Kingdom/MVMCP
Brkfast: Crystal Palace
Lunch: Main Street Bakery
Dinner: Liberty Tree Tavern

Sat, Dec 19, 2009--Late start to Epcot
Brunch: Captain's Grille
Dinner: Tutto Italia (CP dinner package)

Sun, Dec 20, 2009--Animal Kingdom/MK
Breakfast: Sassagoula (snack credits)
Lunch: Flame Tree BBQ
Dinner: California Grill

Mon, Dec 21, 2009--Epcot/DHS
Breakfast: Sassagoula (sn cred)
Lunch: Coral Reef
Dinner: Hoop dee Doo 5pm Cat 3

Tues, Dec 22, 2009--MK (Late start)
Brunch: CRT
Dinner: Crystal Palace (had to give up 1900 Park Fare, because it made it hard to get back for Spectro, especially if it takes forever to seat)

Wed, Dec 23, 2009--DHS/AK
Brkfast: Sassagoula (sn cred)
Lunch: 50s Prime Time Cafe
Dinner: Flying Fish Cafe

Thurs, Dec 24--AK/Departure
Brunch: Chef Mickey's

What a great rate!! We had a lot of fun staying at Pop in 2007. We will be at Epcot on the 17th and MK on the 18th too.

Stephanie

 

[raider97]

So, day 2 is Magic Kingdom Day and MVMCP!

I have breakfast reservations at 8:05am, and plan to be at the bus stop before 6:45 am, as I am told that is when the 1st breakfast bus runs. That should have me at the front gates of MK before 7:30 am. Yeah, yeah, it's early. remember when I left the day before?

I really think day 1 I will skip Fantasmic! so I can be in bed before 9pm.

So--breakfast--Crystal Palace 8:05am

Must do's in the park before 11:30am, when I will go back to the room to rest:

Peter Pan
Space Mountain
Big Thunder Mountain
Pooh
Snow White

Ice cream sandwich at Main Street Bakery--11:00am

Rest in room/travel 11:30-3:00

Dinner reservations--Liberty Tree Tavern 4:05pm

Coming up. . .MVMCP plans

Looks like a great start! We are sleeping in today and won't be getting to MK until 1:30 pm are so. Maybe we will run into you at MVMCP.

Stephanie

 

[creativeamanda]

What a great rate!! We had a lot of fun staying at Pop in 2007. We will be at Epcot on the 17th and MK on the 18th too.

Stephanie

I love POP--it was our first trip to WDW, so I am sure it will rekindle the old Disney memories.

Looks like a great start! We are sleeping in today and won't be getting to MK until 1:30 pm are so. Maybe we will run into you at MVMCP.

Stephanie

Hopefully so.

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

nice shirt!!!!!!!

Were the costs of it pretty low??

 

[creativeamanda]

nice shirt!!!!!!!

Were the costs of it pretty low??

Close to what I've paid for shirts at the Disney store.

 

[creativeamanda]

I like making changes. It keeps people hopping, let's them remember that life happens sporatically. Helps me remember that. . .I'll never finish planning if I keep this pace up!

So, when we last left you, I have received my fantabulous (it's a word--just don't look it up) Mickey tie dye shirt. And I had added a day at the wonderous Disney's Pop Century resort.

Which did necessitate a change.

Or 10.

So, without further ado, my Day 1--Revised, and since I have no grapsp of time, I'll let that blow in the wind, lol

After my students leave, I hop in the car for Disneyworld
around 7pm--arrive and check in at POP century. Drop my bag in the room and drive over to the Grand Floridian to see Wishes from the beach and 8:40ADR for Grand Floridian Cafe(I'm just getting a bowl of French onion soup and bread).

10:30ish--bed

And you know what?? 48 days, and roughly 7 hours and that all becomes reality!

 

[eandesmom]

And you know what?? 48 days, and roughly 7 hours and that all becomes reality!

Fantabulous is one of my favorite words.

48 days!!! that's...NOTHING!

 

[MadilynnsMomma]

You are going to be pushing those kids out the door!!!

 

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Since you are a teacher...I will take your word on the word!!!! LOL

I love that you not only have listed the amount of days, but also the hours!! That's great!