"I Want To Go Back!!!"....a Sept 2010 PTR(upd 10/12-TR Started!)

[Dancegrl624]

YAY for mickey mail!! Isn't it fun to get good mail like that!?

It's the best! Even though it's only a voucher and luggage stickers, it really makes my day!

 

[lexmas]

Yay for magical express! That is always a good mail day!

Are those window clings? Or do you just tape them on? I was going to decorate my window last trip but right around that time there were rumors of people being asked to take down their decorations, so I didn't. We just shoved some stuffed animals in the window to make our room noticible. I should think about doing something this time though.

Can't wait to see all the clothes! 30 days is soon...right?

 

[LilAnn]

Yay for Mickey Mail! That is always fun to get. I always think that the trip doesn't feel quite so real until I get those pieces of mail.

Also, I am beyond psyched to see all of those discounts! I can't believe all the different discounts available. I was joking about going in Feb. since my best friend is having probably going to have one bridal shower in Florida and Lily and I are both in the wedding. So I kept telling my husband that we should all go and make a family vacation of it by going to Disney. Now with the discounts.....I'm keeping my fingers crossed that our finances work out. Who needs to work on updating the house anyways?

 

[Dancegrl624]

Yay for magical express! That is always a good mail day!

Are those window clings? Or do you just tape them on? I was going to decorate my window last trip but right around that time there were rumors of people being asked to take down their decorations, so I didn't. We just shoved some stuffed animals in the window to make our room noticible. I should think about doing something this time though.

Can't wait to see all the clothes! 30 days is soon...right?

ME tags make the trip seem even more real than being paid in full!!!

The Mickey heads and name fills are just pieces of paper that I taped to the window. I had heard the rumors too, but I was a rebel! I did use tape, but I made sure that all of the tape was removed before we checked out. The Halloween ones are window clings. Now that I look at them, they will probably be backwards in my window!!! Oh well.

30 days is MONDAY!!!

Yay for Mickey Mail! That is always fun to get. I always think that the trip doesn't feel quite so real until I get those pieces of mail.

Also, I am beyond psyched to see all of those discounts! I can't believe all the different discounts available. I was joking about going in Feb. since my best friend is having probably going to have one bridal shower in Florida and Lily and I are both in the wedding. So I kept telling my husband that we should all go and make a family vacation of it by going to Disney. Now with the discounts.....I'm keeping my fingers crossed that our finances work out. Who needs to work on updating the house anyways?

Mickey Mail is the best. In a pile full of dull, boring mail they really shine!

Aren't the discounts great?! There are so many things to choose from! The gift card offer is great, but I don't know why people would choose that one over a room discount or free dining. A Feb trip would be great since you're already going to be down there. It it's a short trip, maybe you could splurge and get 40% off a Deluxe!

 

[jenny105]

I think you can still access Kellybell's 4shared files over on the Creative DISign boards. If you're name is already on there, you can download it and print it out (a lot of people use the designs for t-shirts, but I use them to decorate windows!). I don't know if there are any birthday one. You could always go and buy a Happy Birthday banner at Target or someplace like that!

That's what I was thinking, just going to a party store and seeing if they have anything like that. I still have decals from my cruise last year that have my name on it so maybe I'll bring those with me too!

 

[Dancegrl624]

That's what I was thinking, just going to a party store and seeing if they have anything like that. I still have decals from my cruise last year that have my name on it so maybe I'll bring those with me too!

Excellent idea!

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

Gotta question:
I forgot...do we get Mickey Mail once we pay in full, or just after our 45 day mark? Cuz we will pay ours early...and I need to put our airline info in there!

 

[vamassey1]

I was way behind but now I'm caught up.

You're almost at the 30 day mark! I can just feel your excitement.

I'm so glad you books BBB for Madison. I think she'll love it. I loved the designs for the shirts. My DH would never agree to wear them. He's such a Debbie Downer.

Congrats on booking your first client. That's a big milestone.

Your chain looks great. I can't wait to hear the Disney trivia.

 

[Dancegrl624]

Gotta question:
I forgot...do we get Mickey Mail once we pay in full, or just after our 45 day mark? Cuz we will pay ours early...and I need to put our airline info in there!

Hmm....I think you typically get it between the 45 and 30 day mark.

I was way behind but now I'm caught up.

You're almost at the 30 day mark! I can just feel your excitement.

I'm so glad you books BBB for Madison. I think she'll love it. I loved the designs for the shirts. My DH would never agree to wear them. He's such a Debbie Downer.

Congrats on booking your first client. That's a big milestone.

Your chain looks great. I can't wait to hear the Disney trivia.

I cannot wait until Monday so we can start our countdown chain!

She is going to love the BBB for sure. My DH doesn't like to wear shirts like that either, but he caved in.

Thanks! I was very excited about it. A certain DISer just booked a trip with me today too!

 

[onescgirl]

Love your window decorations! I need to get me a disney box too & gather up my stuff!

 

[Dancegrl624]

Love your window decorations! I need to get me a disney box too & gather up my stuff!

Thanks! I'm hoping we don't get a room at the very end like we did last year. I worked really hard on our window and I feel like no one saw it. A Disney box is a MUST! I'd be lost without it.

These are pics from our window last year.

 

[vamassey1]

Your window looked great!

 

[Dancegrl624]

Ok. I can't hold out any longer. At least I made it to 35 days!!! Time for me to go over my day-by-day plans with pics of our outfits!!!

Day One-Sept 22nd.

Our flight departs at 6:25am, so that means we'll arrive at the airport a little after 5am. There is no one at the airport at this time of day and we'll have printed out our SW boarding passes the day before. We have a direct flight and we're scheduled to land at 9am at MCO!!! Once we land we'll head over to the ME Welcome Center to check-in and get on our bus. Last June, Pop was the first stop which was great! I'm hoping to be at Pop by 11am at the very latest (I like to leave in extra time).

Once again, I'll be using the online check-in a few days before our arrival. It worked out wonderfully last time. I have no idea if our room will be ready, but it's ok if it isn't. Once we're checked in we could either head over to DTD or go to a DVC presentation. I guess it all depends on what we feel like doing. I'm sure whatever we choose, our room will be ready by the time we're done. We'll head back to our room to freshen up and unpack.

The only set plans for arrival day are to go to AK for PM EMH. The park closes at 5pm so EMH goes until 8pm. I want to be at AK by 3pm. That way, we can try to see the parade (never seen it) and maybe FOTLK or Nemo. The plan for EMH is ride EE at night as many times as Madison will let us (she still doesn't want to ride it). Maddie wants to ride Dinosaur and maybe we can get on the last Safari of the night. Maybe we'll grab dinner at Flametree (I think it should be open again by then) because we've always wanted to try it.

After EMH we'll head back to Pop and maybe go for a swim (Maddie loves night swimming). It will be nice to be back at the resort so early. We're usually at the parks much later than that.

Ok. Here is what you've all been waiting for....OUTFITS! I decided today that maybe Maddie and I will wear something else on the plane ride down (I'm always a bit cold at the airport and on the plane).

Maybe we'll wear these t-shirts for the plane ride down. That way, everyone will know we're heading to WDW!!! (Yes, that is a girls small t-shirt on the left ordered from the Disney Store. Why is it so big?)

Here is my outfit for AK that evening. I love this shirt and it's so comfy. Perfect for the hot weather.

Madison outfit for AK. I can't decide which shorts look best with the shirt. Any suggestions??

There you have it. Day One plans! I cannot wait! We've never done PM EMH at AK before and I'm really looking forward to it.

 

[Dancegrl624]

Your window looked great!

Thanks! I still have a bunch of Mickey head paint chips that I can use again for this year.

 

[tinkgurl]

I can't wait to see how you decorate your window this year!

Love the outfits so far...I can't believe that one shirt is a small! For Madison's AK outfit, I like the jean shorts with the tank better.

 

[jenny105]

That's a small?? I was looking at that picture thinking 'Where's Madison's shirt?'

Your day 1 plans sound great! Maybe she will change her mind about EE, you never know.

I love your outfit, that's perfect for AK! I would go with the black shorts with that top for Maddie. Makes it stand out more!

 

[Dancegrl624]

I can't wait to see how you decorate your window this year!

Love the outfits so far...I can't believe that one shirt is a small! For Madison's AK outfit, I like the jean shorts with the tank better.

I really hope I can make the window look as good as it did last year. I was quite pleased with myself.

I couldn't believe those shirts when I ordered them either (she got that one, a Tiana one and a Marie one for Christmas). I could almost fit into those shirts. When I ordered her the Tink t-shirt and tank top awhile ago, I made sure to order the XS.

That's a small?? I was looking at that picture thinking 'Where's Madison's shirt?'

Your day 1 plans sound great! Maybe she will change her mind about EE, you never know.

I love your outfit, that's perfect for AK! I would go with the black shorts with that top for Maddie. Makes it stand out more!

I know! I ordered her a small because in the past when I ordered x-small's they were a bit too small.

Thanks! I think AK will be a nice way to start the trip. We really just want to see the park at night and relax a little bit.

Ok...so far we have 1 vote jean shorts and 1 vote black shorts for Madison.

 

[klacey1]

Love Mickey mail!! I love the old-fashioned looking Mickey in his bellman's outfit.
Yay for being 35 days away! I always end up bringing a sweater or sweatshirt on the plane-- I think it's freezing. Maybe you guys can wear your Mickey tee's but bring a sweatshirt?
The color of your AK top is so pretty-- it'll fit in great with the theming of the park, too (Of course!). I agree with tinkgurl-- I like the denim shorts with Madison's top. The leopard is really cute-- love those colors.

 

[skier_pete]

Nice Day 1 plans! Very wise not to overcrowd the day, even though you are scheduled to arrive early. We have been delayed before getting in for various weather reasons (Oct storm anyone?) and it really messed with our plans. I try to have a light load on the first day, and if possible, no ADRs. Our DD7 still won't ride EE (though she's unusually obsessed with the Yeti) and DEFINITELY no Dinosaur, so we've never really pushed for Evening EMH at AK. I would love to ride EE after it gets dark, though!

I notice no outfits picked out for your DH...if he's like me its "whatever is on top in the suitcase"!

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

Love your Day 1 plans. Cute outfits too!