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[mousescrapper]

Thanks for the update Julie! Glad to hear things are going OK. Can't wait for your next udpate! Packing is very exciting!!

So glad to hear that Matt did well on the camping trip and that Nathan had a good time. Can't wait for your next update!

So glad Matt made it through the camping!

Only 30 days??? Woo hoo!!!

thank you

 

[mousescrapper]

HELP PLEASE>>>>>>

Ok if you look on my rotating ticker (although don't think it's quite working)...I have 6 days till I can call DVC MS to make the room ressie at our hm resort (BLT) for our 15 yr anniversary trip in Oct 2011....

I have been so and lately...I seriously don't know what to pick...I have chatted a bit w/ Heidi (MRYPPNS) and Jackie (CP) about dates and events in Oct. Matt and I want to go a Sun-Thurs (better points) and experience both MNSSHP (already know what we'll dress up as...not telling though) and the F&WF (yum fun)...

I am looking at the middle weeks in Oct as I don't want to be there right when F&W starts nor be gone to close to Halloween....

so I am thinking either 9th - 13th (is that Mon Columbus Day...will it be crowded?)

OR

16th-20th

I told Matt I wanted to pick two sets of dates a Plan A and Plan B. I don't want to be waitlisted and only have enough points to do a studio...ultimately we want BWV but I need to wait till 7 months out to book that...so I am holding us a reserve at BLT for jic....

any thoughts which would be better....seriously can't wrap my brain around this I trust you DISERS...

TIA

J~

 

[DisMomAmy]

I would put Columbus Day weekend as your second choice because it could be a bit busier (It's Monday 10/10 next year). Avoiding the start of F&W is a good idea - it was pretty busy. They also have a F&W half marathon now, which was the opening weekend - not sure if they have a day picked for next year or not, but that could have increased the crowds too. (According to someone on the DIS the half marathon will be the same weekend next year 9/30-10/1.) So I would go with the 16th - 20th as a first choice!

Yay for making your ressie... even if it's not the one you are going to keep.

 

[irish dancer]

Hoping life is giving you a bit of a break....

As for Oct 2011 I think the later weekend would be my first choice. We were there the week prior to Columbus Day in 2008 and there was a noticable jump in crowds as we approached that weekend. So much so we were glad to be going home which never usually happens.

 

[MRYPPNS]

You'd be fine with either set of dates....the later set is historically lower for crow levels. The wine & dine race for 2011 is 9/30 -10/1. Think about when you would want to go to MNSSHP because it is different for those sets of dates. I personally would avoid going the night of 10/10 (Columbus day). And major food and wine events wouldn't be released until next summer so there really is no planning for that yet.

 

[mousescrapper]

I would put Columbus Day weekend as your second choice because it could be a bit busier (It's Monday 10/10 next year). Avoiding the start of F&W is a good idea - it was pretty busy. They also have a F&W half marathon now, which was the opening weekend - not sure if they have a day picked for next year or not, but that could have increased the crowds too. (According to someone on the DIS the half marathon will be the same weekend next year 9/30-10/1.) So I would go with the 16th - 20th as a first choice!

Yay for making your ressie... even if it's not the one you are going to keep.

Hoping life is giving you a bit of a break....

As for Oct 2011 I think the later weekend would be my first choice. We were there the week prior to Columbus Day in 2008 and there was a noticable jump in crowds as we approached that weekend. So much so we were glad to be going home which never usually happens.

You'd be fine with either set of dates....the later set is historically lower for crow levels. The wine & dine race for 2011 is 9/30 -10/1. Think about when you would want to go to MNSSHP because it is different for those sets of dates. I personally would avoid going the night of 10/10 (Columbus day). And major food and wine events wouldn't be released until next summer so there really is no planning for that yet.

thanks all, I will shoot for the 16-20th...wish me luck let you know on Monday how I make out ...when do they roughly announce MNSSHP dates? should I look at this yrs dates for a frame of reference. It would be nice to go our 2nd or 3rd night of the trip if possible

 

[mousescrapper]

So I am a bit behind in my celebrations here....


Last week Wednesday:

30 days till Disney…..you’d think Mickey balloons would be busting out of our mailbox or something for this grand day…but alas the crazies and busies of life sorta made this a lackluster day….oh well that’s OK the real deal is almost here!!!

​

So in honor of the day….I brought these up from the basement:

And in the evening Nathan did the honors of reading the next Mickey head:

Mr. Toad’s Wild Night ​

We had some racing:

And then Nathan and Naomi-Ruth (the other girls were at church clubs) watched the Mr. Toad short:

It was a fun little night squeezed into a very busy week.

 

[mousescrapper]

Packing has begun!This past week and Sunday morning (since the girls and I were home from church w/ illness) I got the packing groove on….all the Disney shirts were washed (a few a few additional times to encourage some shrinkage), The bags have been sorted by what is going in what

I have 1 bag per twin (Bekah's bag is not pictured), 1 bag for the little girls, 1 bag for our Day 1 night/Day 2 morning- this actually ends of being the largest bag, cause those Disney dresses will take up a ton of space…I am considering shipping them home (I’m too nervous to ship ahead) and as well will be more apt to rolling up and crushing in the bags going hm vs them coming down a wrinkled mess. This bag will also have pj’s for all 6 and everyone’s toiletries and day 2 clothes. Then my Mom is loaning me another suitcase for Matt and I and then I will have a carry one (check going back) that will have FL weather friendly clothes, swimsuits (if applicable) and other day 1 needs, plus med’s…

I have piles on my dresser

Of the suits and Day 1 clothes to wear-plane and once in FL since I haven’t decided which bag will be the carry-on. As well I have the Disney box filled w/ the kids plane activities (minus electronics), and other Disney park necessities and I have a to do pile…Bekah’s Alice shirt (done yesterday), convert old pair of Nathan’s black pants into “pirate” pants and a shirt that needs to be exchanged.

As well in packing land….I had the 3 girls re-try on all their shirts and pulled shorts from their drawers to try on so I could decide on outfits…I am hoping the weather will be pleasant enough for shorts but plan to bring long pants/capris as well and ls layering tees

As you can see by the pictures…the ziplock bags are being re-used (most of the bags were saved from ’09, I just need to change the days of the week/ or number and add a few more)…my Mom laughed when she saw all the baggies.

Naomi-Ruth is all excited, poor thing though still has a hard time understanding it still is weeks away.

Here is the MASTER Packing list:

so this list is actually a spreadhseet so it doesn't copy past over that great...the stuff in green is packed or at least pulled to my room

Travel clothes:

In the Suitcase:
clothing # of underwear:
# of socks:
# bras or undershirts:
Total # of shirts/tanks:
Total # shorts/skirts:
# of pants:
pajamas short & ?pant
swimsuit
cover-up
Extra/emergency shirt/short
Misc clothing needs:
Extra shoes/sandals:
jewelry
sweatshirt/light jacket

possible Nov specific items:regular hat
winter hats
earmuffs-Julie
gloves/mittens
jackets???

arrival Day 1) "character choice day"

MK/EP Day 2) "Princess Day"

AK/MK Day 3) "We're 'GREEN' Day"

DHS Day 4) "Tourist Day"

MK/DHS Day 5) "Practically Perfect/Mad Hatter Day"

EPCOT Day 6) "I'm a DISNEY Logo Day"

Turkey-day Day 7) "Repeat Day"

MK/AK Day 8) "Tink-tastic Day"

EPCOT Day 9) "Holiday/Repeat Day"

departure Day 10) "Repeat Day"

Yes I'm that Disney clothes crazy each day sort of has a theme

Specific Outifits per Person:

Julie:
Travel day 1) new black WDW shirt/green capris

Day 2) ??

Day 3) pink Mickey flower, tan shorts
Day 4) navy blue all parks, demin...

Day 5) Mary Poppins shirt, grey shorts
Day 6) navy Disney logo, demin...

Day 7) repeat day

Day 8) purple Tink ringer, has hole needs repair
Day 9) Mary Poppins shirt

Day 10) repeat day

Extra: 2 LS layering shirts, jeans, capri's, shirt

Matt:
Travel day 1) red Mickey shirt,

Day 2) grey Mickey Studios,

Day 3) white/green Mickey
Day 4) white Mickey/Walt

Day 5) non Disney

Day 6) grey Disney logo

Day 7) repeat day

Day 8) grey Mickey ringer,
Day 9) red Mickey shirt,

Day 10) repeat day

Extra: ? Layering shirts, jeans, shirt 3 pairs shorts

Nathan:
Travel day 1) new WDW shirt

Day 2) WDW Mickey orginal,

Day 3) grey Wall-E,

Day 4) Toy Sory character,

Day 5) ?? & something Piratey

Day 6) lime green Disney logo,

Day 7) repeat day

Day 8) grey Mickey ringer,

Day 9) red shirt (from Pirate outfit)

Day 10) repeat day

Extra: 2 LS layering shirts, jeans, shorts, shirt shorts for outfits

Bekah:
Travel day 1) black WDW 4 parks tee, demin
Day 2) Belle sundress, sweater? & white many Tink, tan shorts
Day 3) pink Mickey flower, demin

Day 4) brown Mickey, tan shorts

Day 5) blue Alice, brown shorts

Day 6) bright pink Disney logo, demin

Day 7) repeat day

Day 8) purple Tink ringer, green skirt

Day 9) holiday shirt TO BUY!

Day 10) repeat day

Extra: 2 LS layering shirts, jeans, sweatpants or shorts, shirt

Rachel:
Travel day 1) Ls Aurora shirt/FL change

Day 2) princess dress & white color block Tink, blue skirt

Day 3) pink Minnie I love green, green shorts

Day 4) red WDW, brown shorts

Day 5) Alice Dress & b-day shirt, demin skirt

Day 6) red Disney logo, brown shorts

Day 7) repeat day

Day 8) lilac Tink ringer, demin skirt

Day 9) red holiday shirt

Day 10) repeat day

Extra: LS Princess shirt, 2 LS Layering shirts, jeans, leggings

Naomi-Ruth
Travel day 1) LS Cinderella shirt FL change,

Day 2) SW costume & B-day shirt tan shorts

Day 3) pink Minnie I love green, pink shorts

Day 4) purple Minnie MMCH demin skirt

Day 5) Mary Poppins dress, (nightitme outfit)

Day 6) homemade pink Disney logo, bottom?

Day 7) repeat day (thanksgiving shirt-dinner)

Day 8) lilac Tink ringer, demin skirt

Day 9) red Holiday shirt Iknow you see a black one in the suitcase pix but I decided to go w/ red....

Day 10) repeat day

Extra: LS princess dress, leggings, jeans, 2 LS layering shirts, Jo-Jo ringer, white Minnie sketch

Travel/Carry-on Bags:
purse money
book/mags Q & P for pressing
MP3 players gum/fruit snacks
DSI-twins
journal
pen/pencil
coloring things
small toys
snacks
empty water bottle
medications: OTC
Julie-scripts
Matt-scripts
Nathan-scripts
Bekah-scripts
Rachel-scripts
Naomi-scripts
camera/video camera

1-quart toiletry bag:

I have a specific list per person too



Miscellaneous Items:
(in suitcase)
small cooler bag
pool toys for NR
extra batteries
Matt pillow
pop-up laundry basket
?? fan/mister
water bottle drink mixes 1-box
in room figures/plush for N
rain ponchos: 2A 2C NEED to double ck what is in the bag
books-N
surpise toys-NR
swim googles
pocket knife-M
lint roller
small game
?? Leapster charging base/cord
mp3/DSI cords



toiletries
shampoo/conditioner
glasses
contact stuff
deodorant
nail care
razors/shaving cream
lotions
face/body soap
hair care
hair dryer
sun screen/lotion/aloe Vera
make-up/remover wipes
hair clips/ties
tampons
toothpaste/toothbrush
hair brush/comb/pick
non-prescription meds
band-aids/moleskin/first aid
dixie cups
Q-tips
bug spray


Naomi care items:baby powder
rash cream
aquafor cream
wipes
cup for plane, 2 cups for for parksblanket
towel/clips for stroller
bibs: 2 wipe off have 1snack cups: 2-3
plastic utensils
lotion
aveno wash

Walt Disney World items:

autograph books
MM light-up wands
pressed penny book
Treasure Hunt sheets
pressed penny location sheet
autograph pens
highlighter
Disney planner
trip note taking book
N-guidebook
maps
Pin lanyards
mini flashlights N B
kid id cards
mousekeeping envelopes
MM ears ??

Villa Items:
various sizes Ziplock baggies have princess and toy story sandwich sizechip clips/clothes pins
laundry detergent
dishwasher drop-ins
dishsoap
fabric softner sheets
color catcher sheets
small bottle febreeze
small container cleaning wipes
small gladware containers for NR
disposable cake pan
plastic cups/bowl/plates for kids

Food:
NR cake mix
small jar PB ??
sunbutter
NR bread
fruit snacks
lemonade mix
micro popcorn
NR pretzels
NR snack bars
NR crackers
Breakfast snack for Sat morning
NR cookies
crackers-N


feel overwhelmed

be back w/ more planning, Epcot, 20 days to Disney, Halloween fun, pre-Birthday celebrations for Rachel and Naomi-Ruth and more....


thanks for reading,

Scrappie J-

 

[MRYPPNS]

I just email you some stuff for October.

I don't know if I should laugh or cry for you over that packing list!

 

[Marshay]

wow!! are you sure you're not forgetting something?!?

I really, really, really want to pack light for this trip. But when I look at my list, too, it is ever so long. I just think "what if?"

And yes, I'm planning on doing shorts during the day and pants at night with jackets for mornings and evenings. I am packing both short and long-sleeves. I'll have everyone repeat their outfits twice.

Mr. Toad's Wild Ride re-interpreted as Wii games -- Woo Hoo!!!

Hope things are getting better with Matt's neck!

 

[jillyb]

Holy Cow! That's a packing list!

 

[mousescrapper]

I just email you some stuff for October.



I don't know if I should laugh or cry for you over that packing list!

seriously huh?

wow!! are you sure you're not forgetting something?!?

oh man...let's hope not! you'd think over the next 3 weeks I'll get it all together

I really, really, really want to pack light for this trip. But when I look at my list, too, it is ever so long. I just think "what if?"

I want to too...but not such an easy feat w/ 6 people and I suppose we should repeat more...but I like having different themed outfits

And yes, I'm planning on doing shorts during the day and pants at night with jackets for mornings and evenings. I am packing both short and long-sleeves. I'll have everyone repeat their outfits twice.

sounds good! I normally only bring 1 long bottom per person, but will 2 for sure. the laundry in room should make a HUGE difference, don't feel like I need extra stuff. it's on the list, but I may scratch it

Mr. Toad's Wild Ride re-interpreted as Wii games -- Woo Hoo!!!

like that!

Hope things are getting better with Matt's neck!

thanks Marsha...Rachel and Naomi-Ruth are really looking forward to meeting our Disney friends too

Holy Cow! That's a packing list!

thanks Jill...it's a bit intense, we'll see what get cuts or added

J~

 

[irish dancer]

Wow, now that's a list and here I thought my list was big. It doesn't hold a candle to your list.

Then again I can't get that detailed on clothes as the only person in my group that would follow a plan like that would be Daniel, he wears whatever I put out completely without question. My girls are very opinionated on what they wear and I don't even attempt to go there with DH. I usually get everyone to wear a matching shirt ONE day during the trip.

Will be thinking of you often while you're down there, still mourning the cancellation of our trip.

 

[mousescrapper]

Wow, now that's a list and here I thought my list was big. It doesn't hold a candle to your list.

my packing list ocd side showing through
Then again I can't get that detailed on clothes as the only person in my group that would follow a plan like that would be Daniel, he wears whatever I put out completely without question. My girls are very opinionated on what they wear and I don't even attempt to go there with DH. I usually get everyone to wear a matching shirt ONE day during the trip.

They are all good sports...DH just goes w/ the flow and yes I'm sure soon the tides will roll w/ no matchy shirts and the kids deciding what they want...but while I'm in control


Will be thinking of you often while you're down there, still mourning the cancellation of our trip.

aww don't say that...I actually crossed you off my list of to-do's plan dismeet w/ AM/family

 

[dekkerdisneydreamer]

HELP PLEASE>>>>>>

Ok if you look on my rotating ticker (although don't think it's quite working)...I have 6 days till I can call DVC MS to make the room ressie at our hm resort (BLT) for our 15 yr anniversary trip in Oct 2011....

I have been so and lately...I seriously don't know what to pick...I have chatted a bit w/ Heidi (MRYPPNS) and Jackie (CP) about dates and events in Oct. Matt and I want to go a Sun-Thurs (better points) and experience both MNSSHP (already know what we'll dress up as...not telling though) and the F&WF (yum fun)...

I am looking at the middle weeks in Oct as I don't want to be there right when F&W starts nor be gone to close to Halloween....

so I am thinking either 9th - 13th (is that Mon Columbus Day...will it be crowded?)

OR

16th-20th

I told Matt I wanted to pick two sets of dates a Plan A and Plan B. I don't want to be waitlisted and only have enough points to do a studio...ultimately we want BWV but I need to wait till 7 months out to book that...so I am holding us a reserve at BLT for jic....

any thoughts which would be better....seriously can't wrap my brain around this I trust you DISERS...

TIA

J~

Okay, I'm going to be slightly biased here and say,
GO THE WEEK OF 10/16!!! That's when we'll be there!

Okay, now for the unbiased opinion.... I would go when it best fits into your schedule. I agree with the Sun-Thurs stay though. I hope you get some good feedback on this.

WOW oh WOW on the packing lists! You are so organized, and I know you have to be with the size of your family. It helps out in the long run, doesn't it?

Hurray for Mr. Toad! I honestly didn't know that there was a short out on DVD. I'll have to look into that one!


For 30 Days!!!

 

[mommytothreeboys]

Now THAT is a packing list!!!

 

[Native NYer]

That is such a detailed packing list
Love it!

 

[mousescrapper]

Okay, I'm going to be slightly biased here and say,
GO THE WEEK OF 10/16!!! That's when we'll be there!


really....to fun! that is the week I have circled on my little post it note....now this is suppose to be a kind of stay...but a Dismeet along the way would be fun, especially if you are thinking of MNSSHP

WOW oh WOW on the packing lists! You are so organized, and I know you have to be with the size of your family. It helps out in the long run, doesn't it?

thanks...it has been the list/format for the past 2 trips and works quite well

Hurray for Mr. Toad! I honestly didn't know that there was a short out on DVD. I'll have to look into that one!

It's actually an old VHS, but you might be able to find it at the library to watch or youtube it


For 30 Days!!!

thanks for the dancin!

Now THAT is a packing list!!!

That is such a detailed packing list
Love it!

thanks guys...I guess

 

[jenjolt]

Now that is what I call a packing list!! I'm going to have to get mine out and compare it to yours to make sure I'm not forgetting something!! Serious organization (two thumbs up)

 

[DisMomAmy]

Wow!!!