I Saw Mommy Kissing Goofy Claus - Dec '09 - DAY ONE, FINALLY (2/20) - PG# 40

[JoJo1980]

I'll start:

12/6 - Arrival to CBR around noon, DTD til 5/6PM, then HS (SciFi @8:15)
12/7 - MK (CP @8:20/WCC @12:40)
12/8 - EP (Aker @8/CR @12:30/TepEdo @6:20)
12/9 - AK (Tusk @8 with Erin/Y&Y @730)
12/10 - HS morning (SuperCali @8/SciFi @2/Ohana @5:05 - that lunch/dinner, one is going to be dropped) MVMCP @4/5P (Wishes Dessert @8:30)
12/11 - Chef Mickey @9:30, day is open, depart CBR @3/4P

We dont overlap

Unless you plan on visiting WL before DTD? Go ooonnnn, you know you want to see the xmas decorations and erm ... me!

 

[pinkcow]

Here's ours-

12/3- CSR
12/4- Tampa, maybe MVMCP in the evening
12/5- Garden View Tea Room with the ladies 4pm, then possibly DTD
12/6- Leave for the boat!!! DCL!!
12/10- GF, Citricos 9:45pm
12/11- Captain's Grille 8pm
12/12- No ADRs, playing it by ear
12/13- Home

 

[MadilynnsMomma]

The pin - Justin is so not into Disney...he would never have a pin, even if it is a Yankees one. But, James has the Mickey Yankee one. Lexi got it for him when we were there for Christmas a few years ago. But, no real Disney things for Justin. Although, he did get the Mickey ears santa hat when were there for Christmas in 06. He wore it around the parks the whole time. But, Pooty is wearing it this trip I think??

The stroller - I would go kinda cheap if you are not going to use it again (with a new one). She may not sleep too much in the parks. Plus, you really want something that folds up pretty compact for the buses. There are going to be times that those buses will be CROWDED and you are going to feel like you have to shove the stroller up your ******* just to get on! LOL Plus, you will probably have a bag, right? Picture this...you have a park bag, possibly some purchases that you didn't have sent to the resort, a sleeping Madi, the stroller and a DF that is a bit tired. (You will be fine because you are Disdedicated!) It is the end of the night and there are 100 other women in the bus line with all the same anchors as you weighing them down. (They may even have more kids than just the one.) So, the only goal in everyone's mind is getting to their resort and into their cozy bed. At this point, everyone has tunnel vision and sees no one to either side of them. You all pile onto the buses similar to the way that cattle are herded. You are not really at the front of the line. So, you finally get on. There are no seats. Now, we ALWAYS get up for someone holding a child, a small child that is standing or an older passenger. But, not everyone is quite as nice as us! Believe me! I have been that parent that had to hold their dead weight sleeping child and try to keep their balance holding onto the bar while standing for the entire ride back to the resort! It is on those rides that you feel like the bus driver takes the corners at warp speed and hits the breaks about two feet before they reach the stop. The whole time you are wondering what sort of handicap the nice looking 20-something man sitting holding his girlfriend's hand has that he could not possibly sacrifice his seat for you.
Ok...sorry for the rant! I will get off my soapbox now! But, that does happen and it happens more than you would think! All I am saying is that I would go lightweight and compact in the stroller department! We are going to be stroller-free for the first time! We will see how that works for us! Pooty will probably be out on the bus ride and have to be carried, but that was the case even with the stroller. This time we just don't have to carry the folded up stroller. I just hope he doesn't complain too much about hte walking in the parks. He should be ok. If not, I guess we rent!!!

When were you there in 2006? I was there December 10-15 or something like that. We probably passed each other a few times I also bought the Mickey & Minnie santa hats when I was there, Shamus and I will be wearing them with pride... maybe he won't, but I certainly will!!!

Ugh... Bus issues... How did I let that slip my mind?! I think we'll suck it up and bring the Maclaren, ugh... Maybe... I dunno! I am going to go look at the $15 Craigslist stroller this weekend. Hopefully that will solve my drama!

I totally know what you mean. I cannot have ANY cut in on the pants. Everything has got to lay smooth and flat. LOL Greg and I go to the mall sometimes to just people watch. It's our favorite past time. Honestly, sometimes we just look at each other and say, "Do they own a mirror."

PS-there is a thread somewhere around here with the craziest outfits seen is Disney. I forget where I came across it, but it is HYSTERICAL.

About the stroller: there is a website called freecycle.org, it is a website where people donate things. It is completely legit and it is set up by the county you live in. I always see tons of baby stuff on there, strollers, car seats, sometimes clothes. Greg and I actually got a flat screen TV from there. I know the other stroller is only $15, but if you were interested in just looking, give it a try and see what they have. Things go sort of fast so you've got to strike quickly if you see something you want. Plus when you are finished you can post the stroller and pass it along to someone else who might need it.

I LOVE to people watch - and REALLY?! (homage to Ty!) Do you not own a mirror?

I am a subscriber to our local freecycle, get the single emails sent to my phone... nothing recently for strollers, just crumy umbrella strollers!

*Went browsing for jeans/pants today... no luck...

We overlap quite a bit (park-wise)

It's cause we're so cool!

Thurs 12/3 arrival day MK
Fri 12/4 Epcot 3:30 R&C
Sat 12/5 DHS 3:10 Momma Melrose's
Sun 12/6 AK 2:00 Yak & Yeti, Pirate & Pals fireworks cruise 8:00
Mon 12/7 MK 2:40 Tony's
Tue 12/8 Chef Mickey 9:00am, DTD, MVMCP
Wed 12/9 AK/DHS, 9:00 La Nouba
Thurs 12/10 8:45 Yuletide Fantasy tour, maybe MK (depends on where we want to go), 9:00 California Grill
Fri 12/11 Epcot, Le Cellier 3:55, CLP 6:45, Illuminations preferred seating 9:30
Sat 12/12 departure day, maybe MK (or whatever we feel like)

Looks like you, me & Erin will all be in MK on the 7th and AK on the 9th. Do I see a DIS-meet in our future?

The 6th seems like the perfect night for us because we are leaving on the 7th. That way if we did it in the middle of our trip, we would be way too tired the next morning. We are planning on doing rope drops. On the 6th we will be at MK all day. Then on the 7th we will have an early breakfast, do some shopping at DTD, then we leave.

Yep, that's why we went with the 10th, it's our last night!

11/30: Arrive. HS Sci-Fi 7:20pm
12/1: Ep San Angel Inn 4:45pm
12/2: AK Rainforest cafe 5pm
12/3: Ep Teppon Edo 8:30pm
12/4: HS 50's prime time 11:50am
12/5: DTD Planet Hollywood 3pm
12/6: MK Liberty Tree tavern 12:20pm

No over-lap for us

We dont overlap

Unless you plan on visiting WL before DTD? Go ooonnnn, you know you want to see the xmas decorations and erm ... me!

Sorry Jo, I don't think it's in our cards to "swing by" WL Next year?

Here's ours-

12/3- CSR
12/4- Tampa, maybe MVMCP in the evening
12/5- Garden View Tea Room with the ladies 4pm, then possibly DTD
12/6- Leave for the boat!!! DCL!!
12/10- GF, Citricos 9:45pm
12/11- Captain's Grille 8pm
12/12- No ADRs, playing it by ear
12/13- Home

Are you doing a park on the 10th?

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

we arrive the day before you leave but I don't want to feel left out so I'm going to post my ADRs too!!!

Fri Dec 11: Mama Melrose 4:55pm (canclled 50s for this so I hope it's good!)
Sat Dec 12: Nine Dragons 4pm for CLP 6:45 show
Sun Dec 13: Nothing, might do WCC for breakfast if the weather is yuck!
Mon Dec 14: Artist Point 5:45pm
Tues Dec 15: Ohana 10:10am

..not a ton of ADRs since we aren't on the DDP but my family visited me 6 times in the last yr and 1/2 I worked at WDW so we aren't hurting on WDW meals!!

 

[MadilynnsMomma]

we arrive the day before you leave but I don't want to feel left out so I'm going to post my ADRs too!!!

Fri Dec 11: Mama Melrose 4:55pm (canclled 50s for this so I hope it's good!)
Sat Dec 12: Nine Dragons 4pm for CLP 6:45 show
Sun Dec 13: Nothing, might do WCC for breakfast if the weather is yuck!
Mon Dec 14: Artist Point 5:45pm
Tues Dec 15: Ohana 10:10am

..not a ton of ADRs since we aren't on the DDP but my family visited me 6 times in the last yr and 1/2 I worked at WDW so we aren't hurting on WDW meals!!

Are you in a park the 10th?

 

[MadilynnsMomma]

I like to do virtual window shopping. Here are a few things I found on my own, or with a little help from some DISfriends

1. Cinderella's Carriage Pearl Cage - Thanks JoJo!
- ebay.com

2. Classic Mickey Tree Skirt
- disneystore.com

3. Classic Mickey/Minnie Tree Topper
- disneystore.com

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And I bought these the other day from disneyoutlet.com:


For Madi - $10!:

For Me (I am thinking Epcot day) - $6!:

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That's all - FOR NOW!!! Just wanted to share my excitement for some super cool finds! I also am planning to scope out those jammies Ty found at Walmart!

 

[MadilynnsMomma]

There are going to be times that those buses will be CROWDED and you are going to feel like you have to shove the stroller up your ******* just to get on! LOL

******? What got starred?

 

[JoJo1980]

O.M.G. girl! What are you trying to do - get me shot? Or divorced?

I fell in love with your gorgeous purchases so I decided to look on those sites you mentioned .... and i'm soon going to be bankrupt and divorced I've seen soooo many cute things that I need Also spotted a Goofy stocking that would be absolutely perfect to use instead of a gift bag as Dennis's goody bag before our trip! I've also seen another halloween snowglobe for half price and a stitch teddy where he is dressed as a turkey - which really is too cute So, I guess i'll be putting in an order tomorrow I'm going to tell my DH that its all your fault, that's the plan and i'm sticking too it maybe its a good thing we wont meet until maybe next year, he'll have forgotten all about it by then Hmmm .... that's a good idea actually, we can just blame each other for our internet shopping splurges

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

No...my Dmom and Dbro arrive at 3:30pm so they will check into YC and go to DTD and then my Ddad and I arrive at 10:00pm since I have to work on Thurs. Our first park day will be Friday and busy with AK, checking out of YC, checking into WL, DHS, and Epcot! We'll be wishing we paid $300 for that rental car!

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

ps..that cinderellas pearl is sooo cute!! I just tried searching for those on ebay and could not find it. I have a carriage on my Pandora Bracelette but that would be so cool for pick a pearl!!!!

 

[creativeamanda]

The buses can be a pain, but I have never ventured them with a stroller. I know they are supposed to be folded up on the bus--something a friend of mine was very upset about because her 2 year old would fall asleep in the stroller.

 

[pinkcow]

Are you doing a park on the 10th?

I don't think so. We're going to hang around PC and visit family, and eventually get back to WDW

 

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

In 2006 we were there from December 19-27.

I see you wanting her to be comfortable, but weigh your options for sure!!

We ARE cool aren't we???!!!!

Yeah...that's pretty much what is starred out! LOL You get the idea! Sometimes on those buses I feel like you have to detach your legs and shove them somewhere too! LOL At the end of the night they can be rediculous!

 

[MadilynnsMomma]

O.M.G. girl! What are you trying to do - get me shot? Or divorced?

I fell in love with your gorgeous purchases so I decided to look on those sites you mentioned .... and i'm soon going to be bankrupt and divorced I've seen soooo many cute things that I need Also spotted a Goofy stocking that would be absolutely perfect to use instead of a gift bag as Dennis's goody bag before our trip! I've also seen another halloween snowglobe for half price and a stitch teddy where he is dressed as a turkey - which really is too cute So, I guess i'll be putting in an order tomorrow I'm going to tell my DH that its all your fault, that's the plan and i'm sticking too it maybe its a good thing we wont meet until maybe next year, he'll have forgotten all about it by then Hmmm .... that's a good idea actually, we can just blame each other for our internet shopping splurges

I like the idea of blaming others! It's just so hard when you see something you just NEED! I showed the tree skirt and topper to Shamus last night and told him they were suitable Christmas gifts for me Now, let's hope he's a good boy and follows my lead!

EEK! STOCKINGS?!?!?! I didn't see those... tag team, now it's my turn to get in trouble for something you pointed out!

No...my Dmom and Dbro arrive at 3:30pm so they will check into YC and go to DTD and then my Ddad and I arrive at 10:00pm since I have to work on Thurs. Our first park day will be Friday and busy with AK, checking out of YC, checking into WL, DHS, and Epcot! We'll be wishing we paid $300 for that rental car!

Well you won't be bumping in to me, but you will be kicking off an awesome vacation!!!

ps..that cinderellas pearl is sooo cute!! I just tried searching for those on ebay and could not find it. I have a carriage on my Pandora Bracelette but that would be so cool for pick a pearl!!!!

EBAY

The buses can be a pain, but I have never ventured them with a stroller. I know they are supposed to be folded up on the bus--something a friend of mine was very upset about because her 2 year old would fall asleep in the stroller.

Oy Vey! So much to weigh out!

I don't think so. We're going to hang around PC and visit family, and eventually get back to WDW

Like Tink, you won't be bumping in to us, but you'll be enjoying a great vacation and being someones wife!!!

 

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

On the purchases...what is the quality like on those cages? I saw them and was thinking about getting one, but thought it may be cheap since it's not too expensive. And, the shirt that you got for yourself...I have that one too! I got that and two others this summer when I was doing some shopping on the Disneystore.com. I also got 3 cute ones for Lexi and 3 for Pooty.

 

[MadilynnsMomma]

WARNING!!!
WARNING!!!
WARNING!!!

I advice you all to NOT go to the Disney Store online!!! The Christmas stuff is breaking my bank and dangerously dangling me and my Disney spending money over the edge! DO NOT DO IT!!! Please, I beg of you, heed my caution and do not go looking, you will be sorry! DO NOT GO!!! I promise you this is not some ploy to get you to go, it is a friend reaching out to another friend. JoJo has already caught the sickness and I beg that no one else does!​

Signing off, you have been warned...

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

haha I know the feeling! I have made my list but I'll wait because I get 40% off if I buy it at WDW so it won't break my bank as badly--or worse, I'll just buy more stuff!!

I'm loving all the precious moments and the fact they will be like 40 or 30 dollars cheaper than the actual price!!

48 days for me!

 

[MadilynnsMomma]

On the purchases...what is the quality like on those cages? I saw them and was thinking about getting one, but thought it may be cheap since it's not too expensive. And, the shirt that you got for yourself...I have that one too! I got that and two others this summer when I was doing some shopping on the Disneystore.com. I also got 3 cute ones for Lexi and 3 for Pooty.

JoJo already bought hers, I am placing my order today. Whomever gets theirs first I am sure will let you know the integrity.

Don't wear that shirt to our AK day, that's my plan!

 

[MadilynnsMomma]

haha I know the feeling! I have made my list but I'll wait because I get 40% off if I buy it at WDW so it won't break my bank as badly--or worse, I'll just buy more stuff!!

I'm loving all the precious moments and the fact they will be like 40 or 30 dollars cheaper than the actual price!!

48 days for me!

I want the skirt, topper, stockings and advent calendar in the Classic Mickey style!!!

46 days for us!!!

 

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Ha!!! Could you imagine if we wore them together?? That would be funny! No, I won't wear it then! I don't know what I'm wearing on what day though! LOL