I'm thankful for...MICKEY!!! My Thanksgiving '08 TR!: TR Update, Last Day!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Maybe he could attach one of those toddler leashes to you so that he can keep up.



Good selection!!! I love office supplies, also -- it is definitely fun to buy them for Disney binder projects!

Toddler leashes are an excellent idea! DH will HAVE to keep up if I put him on a leash!

This was just the beginning of my office supply purchases!

I don't have an office...I'm a contract physical therapist and I see kiddos in their homes. So I'm office supply deprived!

Can I ask a question for which I'll likely be slapped down for being the WDW-ignorant fool that I am? LOL

I'm with you on the loving office supplies thing, but what exactly would go into a Disney binder?

I have an Excel workbook with park hours, our tentative park schedule, tentative touring plans for each park, etc.

Of course, the rest of the family group going (everyone but my own family of 4) thinks that touring plans are "stupid" and they're "just going to go, see everything and not use a plan" So, I'm alone in my planning LMAO

Seriously though, what stuff goes into your binder? I'm genuinely interested

If I knew how to use Excel, I'd be right there with you! Computers and I don't get along very well...I immediately forgot everything I learned in my computer classes in high school and college!

Right now, the only things in the binder are the disney mail I have received since booking.

Just between you and me, the binder is just an excuse to obsess a little more. It's really not necessary in the least!

I also have a Greece binder going right now. That one is necessary, though, because I need to bring lots of info with me!

 

[Native NYer]

How exciting!!! Supplies for your trip planning binder.
I love buying school supplies too. But I get my fix every September because I have to order for 24

Indy is a cutie!!

Can't wait to see the binder and cover design.

 

[lisalonglash]

Just between you and me, the binder is just an excuse to obsess a little more. It's really not necessary in the least!

I also have a Greece binder going right now. That one is necessary, though, because I need to bring lots of info with me!

Disney-obsession is good

Oh boy, you're going to have a wonderful time in Greece! It's gorgeous! We had such fun there - the people were friendly and patient with our sad attempts to speak Greek LOL, the food is fantastic (you'll be scoffing at North American yogurt when you come home, I promise!), the history is absolutely fascinating and the landscapes are stunning!

Oh, I'm so jealous! LOL That's one place I would definitely like to revisit with my dh and my children - culture, history and geography in top form!

DISCLAIMER: This was true when we went, so that was many moons ago. This may not still be the case, but just in case it is:

I should warn you though, to take tissues with you everywhere (a lot of public washrooms don't have toilet paper ) and don't be surprised if you see ... ahem ... used toilet paper in a basket beside the toilet. Greece's pipe system is antiquated and flushing toilet paper is discouraged.

 

[SwansLoveDisney]

How exciting!!! Supplies for your trip planning binder.
I love buying school supplies too. But I get my fix every September because I have to order for 24

Indy is a cutie!!

Can't wait to see the binder and cover design.

You are so lucky to buy so many school supplies every September!

My brother said he's brainstorming...more on that later.

Disney-obsession is good

Oh boy, you're going to have a wonderful time in Greece! It's gorgeous! We had such fun there - the people were friendly and patient with our sad attempts to speak Greek LOL, the food is fantastic (you'll be scoffing at North American yogurt when you come home, I promise!), the history is absolutely fascinating and the landscapes are stunning!

Oh, I'm so jealous! LOL That's one place I would definitely like to revisit with my dh and my children - culture, history and geography in top form!

DISCLAIMER: This was true when we went, so that was many moons ago. This may not still be the case, but just in case it is:

I should warn you though, to take tissues with you everywhere (a lot of public washrooms don't have toilet paper ) and don't be surprised if you see ... ahem ... used toilet paper in a basket beside the toilet. Greece's pipe system is antiquated and flushing toilet paper is discouraged.

Can I just tell you that there has been a post-it on my Fodor's Greece book for the past 6 months. This post it says "bring T.P." (T.P. being toilet paper!)

It's one of the things they said in Fodor's and you can bet I'm going to follow those directions! I would HATE to not be able to use toilet paper!!

I'm glad that you said it too, though, because now I know I won't be foolish to bring it with me!!!

 

[Native NYer]

I do have fun buying supplies, but not putting them away

Hmmm I wonder what your brother will come up with

 

[SwansLoveDisney]

I do have fun buying supplies, but not putting them away

Hmmm I wonder what your brother will come up with

I'll tell you what my brother has come up with so far...(he still can't stop teasing me, even though he's 30!)

I asked him to put my last name and his last name on the binder cover. That way the last names of everyone going on the trip would be on the binder.

Well, my maiden name means "hunter" in German. And my married name is the name of a certain bird (not hard to figure out from my Dis name). So my bro said that so far, he's thought of putting Mickey dressed as a hunter. And guess what the hunter is hunting?

Sick. Demented. Wrong. That's my loving brother!

 

[Native NYer]

I'll tell you what my brother has come up with so far...(he still can't stop teasing me, even though he's 30!)

I asked him to put my last name and his last name on the binder cover. That way the last names of everyone going on the trip would be on the binder.

Well, my maiden name means "hunter" in German. And my married name is the name of a certain bird (not hard to figure out from my Dis name). So my bro said that so far, he's thought of putting Mickey dressed as a hunter. And guess what the hunter is hunting?

Sick. Demented. Wrong. That's my loving brother!

It's original. Chances are no one else's trip planning binder will have a cover like that!

 

[Nicole786]

OMG a huge awwwww for indy and DH!!!!

i used to love getting school supplies and being like "THIS YEAR im going to write really really neatly with my new lisa frank pencil and my notes will be really really good and i'll store them in my lisa frank folder and i won't lose any of my Yikes erasers!"

somehow that was all gone after like the first week of school haha

what do you put in your binder??

 

[SwansLoveDisney]

It's original. Chances are no one else's trip planning binder will have a cover like that!

And neither will we! I won't use that one!

OMG a huge awwwww for indy and DH!!!!

i used to love getting school supplies and being like "THIS YEAR im going to write really really neatly with my new lisa frank pencil and my notes will be really really good and i'll store them in my lisa frank folder and i won't lose any of my Yikes erasers!"

somehow that was all gone after like the first week of school haha

what do you put in your binder??

Lisa Frank!!!

Oh, I was always going to be SO organized. Never happened. Still hasn't happened. Oh well!

So far, the binder only has Disney mail in it.

I'm not sure what else will go in there, but I'll find some things!

 

[SwansLoveDisney]

As I always do before a Disney trip, I'm contemplating getting the Disney Rewards Visa...

Do any of you guys have this? If so, is it worth it?

Thanks!

 

[stagemomx3]

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Well, my maiden name means "hunter" in German. And my married name is the name of a certain bird (not hard to figure out from my Dis name). So my bro said that so far, he's thought of putting Mickey dressed as a hunter. And guess what the hunter is hunting?

Sick. Demented. Wrong. That's my loving brother!

That is hilarious. I hope he does it.

 

[scottny]

As I always do before a Disney trip, I'm contemplating getting the Disney Rewards Visa...

Do any of you guys have this? If so, is it worth it?

Thanks!

I do. it is ok. the rewards are not great but getitng offers from Disney earlier is nice. I would not cancel mine, ever.

 

[jordanyosh]

Can I ask a question for which I'll likely be slapped down for being the WDW-ignorant fool that I am? LOL

I'm with you on the loving office supplies thing, but what exactly would go into a Disney binder?

Seriously though, what stuff goes into your binder? I'm genuinely interested

lisa

Binder:

Spreadsheets
Daily itinerary
Travel confirmation
Disney confirmations
ADR confirmation number sheet
Addresses
Zip pouch with park tickets/vouchers/LGMHs
Restaurant menus

 

[mkluvsmickey]

As I always do before a Disney trip, I'm contemplating getting the Disney Rewards Visa...

Do any of you guys have this? If so, is it worth it?

Thanks!

I have it too and use it mainly for my business and Disney trips. The rewards aren't the greatest but better than nothing. It is nice to get advance notice of things as Scott said. I just love looking at Mickey Mouse whenever I use it!

 

[KathyRN137]

Binder:

Spreadsheets
Daily itinerary
Travel confirmation
Disney confirmations
ADR confirmation number sheet
Addresses
Zip pouch with park tickets/vouchers/LGMHs
Restaurant menus

Binder Building 101:

This introductory course is designed for beginners. Students will be given an overview of essential OTP Binder content, construction, and implementation. Upon completion of this course, students will create their very own Binder Buddy.

Credits: 3

Instructor: Tour Guide Jordan, President,
Obsessive Trip Planners of America


Kathy

 

[Charleston Princess]

I'll tell you what my brother has come up with so far...(he still can't stop teasing me, even though he's 30!)

I asked him to put my last name and his last name on the binder cover. That way the last names of everyone going on the trip would be on the binder.

Well, my maiden name means "hunter" in German. And my married name is the name of a certain bird (not hard to figure out from my Dis name). So my bro said that so far, he's thought of putting Mickey dressed as a hunter. And guess what the hunter is hunting?

Sick. Demented. Wrong. That's my loving brother!

You know this is hilarious!!! I want to see a picture!!!

Binder Building 101:

This introductory course is designed for beginners. Students will be given an overview of essential OTP Binder content, construction, and implementation. Upon completion of this course, students will create their very own Binder Buddy.

Credits: 3

Instructor: Tour Guide Jordan, President,
Obsessive Trip Planners of America


Kathy

 

[SwansLoveDisney]

That is hilarious. I hope he does it.

I will definitely share it if he does it!

I do. it is ok. the rewards are not great but getitng offers from Disney earlier is nice. I would not cancel mine, ever.

What kind of offers have they offered?

lisa

Binder:

Spreadsheets
Daily itinerary
Travel confirmation
Disney confirmations
ADR confirmation number sheet
Addresses
Zip pouch with park tickets/vouchers/LGMHs
Restaurant menus

Thank you...I didn't think of all those things!

I have it too and use it mainly for my business and Disney trips. The rewards aren't the greatest but better than nothing. It is nice to get advance notice of things as Scott said. I just love looking at Mickey Mouse whenever I use it!

Yeah, I think the Mickey Mouse thing is the big draw for me.

I have a southwest card now, and we get lots of free trips from that, so I'm not sure I would use the Disney one much.

Binder Building 101:

This introductory course is designed for beginners. Students will be given an overview of essential OTP Binder content, construction, and implementation. Upon completion of this course, students will create their very own Binder Buddy.

Credits: 3

Instructor: Tour Guide Jordan, President,
Obsessive Trip Planners of America

Where do I sign up?!?


Kathy

 

[SwansLoveDisney]

You know this is hilarious!!! I want to see a picture!!!

I will post a pic of it if he does it.

I have a feeling he was working on it last night because he wouldn't answer his phone!

 

[lisalonglash]

lisa

Binder:

Spreadsheets
Daily itinerary
Travel confirmation
Disney confirmations
ADR confirmation number sheet
Addresses
Zip pouch with park tickets/vouchers/LGMHs
Restaurant menus

Thanks Jordan (and thanks for not slapping me down ). So, basically, I have the daily itinerary, all park info, dining plans, etc. on my Excel workbook. The confirmation and travel agent stuff is in the folder she sent us. Love the idea of printing menus, I will do that off the DIS site.

Geez, I really don't know anything, do I?

Can I hire you?

 

[lisalonglash]

I'll tell you what my brother has come up with so far...(he still can't stop teasing me, even though he's 30!)

I asked him to put my last name and his last name on the binder cover. That way the last names of everyone going on the trip would be on the binder.

Well, my maiden name means "hunter" in German. And my married name is the name of a certain bird (not hard to figure out from my Dis name). So my bro said that so far, he's thought of putting Mickey dressed as a hunter. And guess what the hunter is hunting?

Sick. Demented. Wrong. That's my loving brother!

Too funny