Did you make that countdown calendar yourself? I'll have to recruit you to make mine from now on! I'm just not that crafty.
Good luck on those ADRs. But I changed mine while I was on vacation in September. Had some trouble then because of the free dining. Last January, I had no trouble at all changing them.
(Just don't try for LeCellier or CA Grill.)
Well I don't generally call myself a 'crafty' person ...unless we're talking about a definition that leans more towards "sly" and less towards thing involving glue, scissors, and fabric
But yes, I did make the calendar. It was mostly photoshop - I already had the LGMH template and just substituted numbers for the names and set them up to print out 6 per page. I just printed 'em and cut them out with a paper cutter and put them on a piece of red construction paper that I stuck ot foam backing ...both of which I found at ye ole dollar tree. I also printed out the four character pics for the corners and cut them out. The whole thing is put together with double-sided tape because I am absolutely horrible with glue
I'm hopeful about the ADRs ...the reservation in question is at Fulton's Crab house so hopefully between it being at DTD and in January they'll be able to cut me some slack.
Ok followed you over from my own report.
your itinerary looks great. Too bad u leave the day we arrive, I hope to see a lot of disers but probably won't.
Sorry to hear your dd was so sick but glad to hear she is better.
This is my first trip to WDW in January and just hoping the weather and crowds are nice. I went in July this year and the crowds were ok but the humidity was terrible.
Looking forward to hearing all about the lead up and the trip itself.
Welcome aboard Scott!
Thanks for the compliment on the itenerary, like everyone's it's a work in progress
Yeah, too bad about the timeframe, but there are a lot of DISers there at the same time as you. As a matter of fact I just looked back at the January 2008 thread and you'll be arriving at the same time as a good dozen other DISers!
Anne's Family ROCKS for keeping up with that list
Yeah, I can't stand the summer levels of humidity - my fam lives in central Georgia and I have nightmares of suffering through the July/August heat n humidity. I'll try and keep you posted as we progress through our little adventure
Been there, done that, bought the tshirt.
I actually DID go buy the jacket and pants. Tried them on and they'll be quite comfortable if it rains in January. They might smother you in hot weather though. At least I'll be prepared and enjoy the parks. I don't mind the rain, but I do mind being wet.
Mustard, great pre-trip so far! I'm in limbo on my own pre-trip for January. I'm in serious waiting mode, although I did get all my paperwork so I'm set!
Love the DL photos!
Yes, when we were at DL it rained off and on and we had to take them off and on because as soon as the sun came out you started to cook in those things. But I'd rather deal with the hastle of doing that than being a drowned rat any day - lol.
Thankyee m'dear, I'm trying to make it interesting
Yes, once you have so much of it planned a sort of limbo is inevitable. Things will start moving forward soon enough though - glad your paperwork is all together. I'll be happy when I have all of mine in hand
TY for the compliment on the DL photos, I need to go back through them at some point and find some more gems :-]
Hey Mike,
Tought I would ck it out...
Sounds fun so far...& all that family going what aTrip You have planned ...Looking fwd to more!!!
Disneydad....
Howdy big guy! Thanks for stopping by
The whole family has put the planning on my shoulders so I hope it turns out good. If it doesn't they'll be looking at me and I'll be runnin' for cover - lol
Wow...Sounds like you had a couple of tough months with your DD...I am so glad she is feeling better.
That was insane they told you to brirng her in when she was that sick. If she was under he dr care and they did not want her there, then a note should have been sufficient. I am glad her principal came thru and got everything straightened out..
It was quite a trial but she's over it now and back in the swing of things
And yes, the whole school thing was a mess that I'm happy to put behind us.
Your itenary looks great. That is a lot of rope droppings you all are doing. I take it you all are morning people....I don't think I will ever see a rope dropping..We are family of Night Owls and don't do mornings
Is there a secret entrance to AK thru Rain Forest Cafe? Do tell.
Your Shamu dinner looks so cool.
Okay, back to reading.
I believe I saw Tat here,,,So High Tat
You are not the first to remark on the rope drops ...hehehe. We're about half and half morning people and night owls. I put it in as a "hopeful" gameplan. I'm sure reality will kick in soon enough and I'm certainly willing to go with group consensus
DD8 wants to be a vet or animal trainer and would LOVE to work with Shamu - she's the main reason for that dinner
I love your pics for Disneyland and CA...I have never been there yet and are tring to get there in 2010, when DS is a bit older, as that is a long flight for a little one...
I am going to have to do a lot of research as I no zilch about DL.....Like where to stay
I love your countdown calendar. Is that pic of the guy in the car supposed to be you? I love it
I like the Mickey and Minnie Christmas pic in the bottom right hand corner, that is the avata one of my good DIser friend's has....
Okay, one more page
We've taken those flights with babies and toddlers and it isn't much fun. Smart move waiting until DS is a bit older. DL isn't quite as hard to plan for since you aren't so tied to Disney property. We just stayed at the Best Western Park Place, literally across the street from DL. You still need to stay in a DL resort to get the dining packages though.
Tks about the calendar ...and the guy in the car is Mr. Incredible in his 'secret identity'. And yes, he was the graphic I picked
The Mickey/Minnie is the one DW picked
Now why doesn't that suprise me?
I also put up our countdown calendar yesterday:
I hope to get ahold of them tomorrow.
