Its the Final Countdown!!!**Tag Team TR**LEAVEs FRIDAY!!!

[Simba22]

Cute bag! I'm so jeaous! Don't worry, you won't need the parachute!

I never go anywhere without makeup either! I put it on in the morning before we leave, then it goes into my carry on bag. I've never had trouble getting through security but the only "liquid" I carry is my mascara.

Earlier we were discussing the back-pack debate.... With most rides, you can bring it on with you and just put it under your feet. If you go on Soarin', they make you leave it on the ground but it's right there next to you when you come down again. Honestly, we don't pack that much stuff in it - just sunscreen, our wallets, the camera, and wipes (just in case we run across a dirty table or our ice cream starts melting all over the place)...ooh and a Tide-To-Go Pen. This thing is like Jesus in a tube! It gets out practically anything. We're pretty big slobs so I don't go anywhere without one anymore. Yes having to go through bag check sucks, but honestly it's usually pretty quick, despite how long the line looks, and it's so worth it it have it. If we buy small stuff, or pick up bottles of water (or bring our resort mugs), our back-pack has little mesh pockets on the side to hold those for us in an easily accessible place.

Your dream was strange but I've had them too! I've dreamt that we just picked up and went to WDW, and as I'm standing in the middle of MK, I realize that I don't have any time off from work available, and I forgot to call out sick. I even dreamt once that I had to fly home, call out, then fly back. Don't know, but that's what my brain told me....

 

[disneyaddicted]

Simmer down Lady! you will be just fine, it's safer to fly than drive, at least that is what statistics say. I love flying, I am not saying that because I love flying you will too, that reminds me of every Christmas my mom gives me a fruitcake, and I tell her "Ma, I hate fruitcake." and she says "Well, your father and I love it." It doesn't make a difference to me who loves it, I still hate it. SO maybe you will hate flying, but honest you will be ok.

You can bring your make up on the plane, anything liquid has to be less than 3 oz and in a plastic sandwich bag. Try not to sweat profusely, they get suspicious real easy. Keep your nervous laughter under control and watch the pitch of your voice. refrain from making comments like "I swear I don't have a bomb." even though you would probably say it to be helpful, they would probably throw you to the floor and have a guard dog perform a full body cavity search with his nose. These are just a few tips I have picked up along the way. I hope they come in handy for you.

Pop Century is the first drop off for magical express, at least it always was in the past, I don't know why they would change it now. And I know that some buses travel from park to park, I know I caught one from Epcot to HS at one time.

The T-Rex restaurant sounds like it's going to be great, that is one I am hoping to go to, if I ever get to go back to Disney, my car blew up, apparently if you drive it with no oil in it, it tends to mess up the whole inner workings. The husband blames me for this, but it has always been his job to keep the cars in check, when he decided I should be responsible for my own car, he should have told me right? because he knows mind reading is the one class I didn't take in college, I have to tell him this all the time when he is complaining that the cuccumbers got to big to make pickles and i should have picked them whil he was out of town, again had I taken mind reading I would have known that, so anywhooooo, I get my car tomorrow and hopfully a job next week, I really don't want to have to cancel Disney. I hate priorities and I will just leave my ramblings right there, unless you don't want my ramblings there, I could put them somewhere else but you would have to tell me where you want them because...well, you already know...that whole mind reading thing, if you need or want my ramblings moved just PM me, no worries.

 

[b.head2008]

Hey sorry i havent been on lately talk about a stress load!! I decided it would be a good time to start some kind of school. So im taking some kind of entry math and im taking a english class too. SUPRISE mom. I also umped the hours im working. Im trying to double pay all my bills so in the month of october all the money I make is mine! Then i also have a very special 21 birthday coming up September 9. So i get the pleasure of renewing all that delightful stuff. I want to be a kid again.

So Bags....
I bought a HUGE purse kind of thing... im putting....
Laptop
Camera
...apple iod touch im hoping to buy or have mom buy it as a early bday/xmas present!.....
my wallet
phone
maybe a snack
Oh and i think we need either our birth certificate or social security card

Carry on
a set of clothes
shoes
cords for all my electronics
a purse
picture of grams
clothes for halloween day. i think im gonna wear sweats on the plane... its a 830 flight...

Luggage..
2 skirts
3 pairs of jeans
2 shorts
5 tees
4 tanks
8 undies
3 socks
3 bras
tooth brush
tooth paste... mom you dont have to bring
curling iron
hair straigtner
makeup ( i could care less i just need eyeliner and mascara)
Snacks
Shoes
Hair Brush
Migraine med.

I havent been on a vacation is so long.... should i bring more stuff??

I saw pictures of MK all prettied up for Halloween the other day, and it got me even more excited. They had pumpkins carved on every single building with like cut outs of like something about that building. Like for the firehouse, there was dalmatian spots and a fire truck. it was real cute. My friend that works down there went back down there again yesturday. Made me sad

I think im also gooing to cedarpoint at the end of this month with my grilfriend and her boyfriend, and Steve who will also be driving me to the airport. Hes so nice and so Hot! haha

Alright well the puppy is snuggling with his dumbo and giving me the eye. I better take him for his walk!

Hope all is well​

 

[ILMICKEY]

My mother in law NEVER Wanted to Fly she was petrified and guess what her sister dragged her on a plan I am thinking it looked something like trying to put a cat into a tub of water (had to give you a visual) and she LOVED it Wants to fly all the time now! You will do Fine

I don't know about that. I am getting worse as the day gets closer.

Oh as for the snacks in your carry on NOPE sorry I think you will have to buy them after you get through security all food and beverages must be bought after security check
Here is a Link to the TSA GUIDLINES OF WHAT CAN GO ON THE PLANE

That's okay, I really doubt I'll feel like eating anyway. Now booze, that's another story. May need some of that!!

 

[ILMICKEY]

Cute bag! I'm so jeaous! Don't worry, you won't need the parachute!

I know, cause I'd be too afraid to jump even though the plane was crashing. Or my luck, I'd jump and the pilot would recover and I'd be stuck in a tree somewhere!!

I never go anywhere without makeup either! I put it on in the morning before we leave, then it goes into my carry on bag. I've never had trouble getting through security but the only "liquid" I carry is my mascara.

Hey, a fellow makeup addict! Is mascara allowed? I sure the heck hope so!

Earlier we were discussing the back-pack debate.... With most rides, you can bring it on with you and just put it under your feet. If you go on Soarin', they make you leave it on the ground but it's right there next to you when you come down again. Honestly, we don't pack that much stuff in it - just sunscreen, our wallets, the camera, and wipes (just in case we run across a dirty table or our ice cream starts melting all over the place)...ooh and a Tide-To-Go Pen. This thing is like Jesus in a tube! It gets out practically anything. We're pretty big slobs so I don't go anywhere without one anymore. Yes having to go through bag check sucks, but honestly it's usually pretty quick, despite how long the line looks, and it's so worth it it have it. If we buy small stuff, or pick up bottles of water (or bring our resort mugs), our back-pack has little mesh pockets on the side to hold those for us in an easily accessible place.

I think I will just have a little purse to carry. I'm defintely getting the tide pen.

Brandi is a little sloppy. Shhhhh don't tell her I said that. Here's hoping she can't read little stuff!!

Your dream was strange but I've had them too! I've dreamt that we just picked up and went to WDW, and as I'm standing in the middle of MK, I realize that I don't have any time off from work available, and I forgot to call out sick. I even dreamt once that I had to fly home, call out, then fly back. Don't know, but that's what my brain told me....

Aren't dreams weird? What the hell is our subconcious thinking??

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

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I don't know about that. I am getting worse as the day gets closer.

That's okay, I really doubt I'll feel like eating anyway. Now booze, that's another story. May need some of that!!

Just don't drink enough that they send an escort on the plane to get you.. He may be cute but I tell you you may lose a day or two in the parks!!!!

 

[ILMICKEY]

Simmer down Lady! you will be just fine, it's safer to fly than drive, at least that is what statistics say. I love flying, I am not saying that because I love flying you will too, that reminds me of every Christmas my mom gives me a fruitcake, and I tell her "Ma, I hate fruitcake." and she says "Well, your father and I love it." It doesn't make a difference to me who loves it, I still hate it. SO maybe you will hate flying, but honest you will be ok.

I have heard that statistic. But really if you average the cars on the road to planes in the sky, there is quite a difference. Right?? I don't know, I'm just trying to come up with reasons to take a train. Jay was telling me the plane goes almost straight up when climbing. !! I'm thinking this isn't going to the best thing ever!! And then there is the turbulence. How bad will I have to be before they will land the plane and kick me off or just plain shoot me? I thought about getting a Flying Virgin t-shirt, but I'm afraid that will draw attention. And what about crying? If I'm crying will they be suspicious of me?

You can bring your make up on the plane, anything liquid has to be less than 3 oz and in a plastic sandwich bag. Try not to sweat profusely, they get suspicious real easy. Keep your nervous laughter under control and watch the pitch of your voice. refrain from making comments like "I swear I don't have a bomb." even though you would probably say it to be helpful, they would probably throw you to the floor and have a guard dog perform a full body cavity search with his nose. These are just a few tips I have picked up along the way. I hope they come in handy for you.

I'm thinking I'm going to have the vaseline already on. I'm doomed! I laugh when I'm nervous.

Pop Century is the first drop off for magical express, at least it always was in the past, I don't know why they would change it now. And I know that some buses travel from park to park, I know I caught one from Epcot to HS at one time.

I was really hoping to rent a car. I like being in control. Let's hope it's still first. I'm going to be wanting my vacation to start before anyone else!! I'm going to turn up my nose to all those people going to non-value resorts cause we get off first.

The T-Rex restaurant sounds like it's going to be great, that is one I am hoping to go to, if I ever get to go back to Disney, my car blew up, apparently if you drive it with no oil in it, it tends to mess up the whole inner workings. The husband blames me for this, but it has always been his job to keep the cars in check, when he decided I should be responsible for my own car, he should have told me right? because he knows mind reading is the one class I didn't take in college, I have to tell him this all the time when he is complaining that the cuccumbers got to big to make pickles and i should have picked them whil he was out of town, again had I taken mind reading I would have known that, so anywhooooo, I get my car tomorrow and hopfully a job next week, I really don't want to have to cancel Disney. I hate priorities and I will just leave my ramblings right there, unless you don't want my ramblings there, I could put them somewhere else but you would have to tell me where you want them because...well, you already know...that whole mind reading thing, if you need or want my ramblings moved just PM me, no worries.

I LOVE your ramblings Ty!! Ramble on girlfriend. I've been waiting for a PM about the court thing. How'd that go?

Sorry about the car. Funny thing. Oil!! Who knew. Matt had football camp at a military training camp. I went to help make dinner for the boys. I pulled up to the guard shack and he tells me I have been selected for a search. Oh boy!! I need to open all my doors, flip my visors down, open all compartments and my hood.

TOTALLY could not figure out how to open my hood. I felt like such a *******! He had to find it for me. The poor guy though. Matt has made my jeep into his locker and laundry room. Also, I was the only parent the whole freakin week that got searched!

Maybe I do have that susupicious look to me. Yep, vasoline!!

About the pickles. Tell him you are making the stackers. One pickle is all you need for a burger! Geez, doesn't he know anything??

Good luck on the interview. Hope you get the job. No canceling Disney. It's illegal!

 

[ILMICKEY]

Hey sorry i havent been on lately talk about a stress load!! I decided it would be a good time to start some kind of school. So im taking some kind of entry math and im taking a english class too. SUPRISE mom. I also umped the hours im working. Im trying to double pay all my bills so in the month of october all the money I make is mine! Then i also have a very special 21 birthday coming up September 9. So i get the pleasure of renewing all that delightful stuff. I want to be a kid again.​

Yaaaaaay! I'm glad you are taking classes! Good for you. Nope. No being a kid again. I'm almost down to 1. I am imagining how much money I will have when there is no one at home. I might do 2 trips a year. Woohoo!​

So Bags....
I bought a HUGE purse kind of thing... im putting....
Laptop
Camera
...apple iod touch im hoping to buy or have mom buy it as a early bday/xmas present!.....
my wallet
phone
maybe a snack
Oh and i think we need either our birth certificate or social security card​

Carry on
a set of clothes
shoes
cords for all my electronics
a purse
picture of grams
clothes for halloween day. i think im gonna wear sweats on the plane... its a 830 flight...​

Luggage..
2 skirts
3 pairs of jeans
2 shorts
5 tees
4 tanks
8 undies
3 socks
3 bras
tooth brush
tooth paste... mom you dont have to bring
curling iron
hair straigtner
makeup ( i could care less i just need eyeliner and mascara)
Snacks
Shoes
Hair Brush
Migraine med.​

Do we need our birth certificates? Isn't that only if you are leaving the country?​

I havent been on a vacation is so long.... should i bring more stuff??​

No, sounds like you have everything you will need. They say get everything packed, then take out half your clothes. You won't wear them anyway.

That's what they say.​

I saw pictures of MK all prettied up for Halloween the other day, and it got me even more excited. They had pumpkins carved on every single building with like cut outs of like something about that building. Like for the firehouse, there was dalmatian spots and a fire truck. it was real cute. My friend that works down there went back down there again yesturday. Made me sad​

Why does he keep going back there?? What kind of program is he in? I know. I can't wait to see it decorated. Our plane better be there on time. This will be the only day it will be decorated for Halloween. They say stuff comes down that night and the next day they will have x-mas dec. up. I sure hope they aren't piping in music, drove me nuts last year. I like it, just not ALL THE TIME!!

I think im also gooing to cedarpoint at the end of this month with my grilfriend and her boyfriend, and Steve who will also be driving me to the airport. Hes so nice and so Hot! haha​

When am I meeting Stevo?? I will tell you if he is nice and hot or not. We want pics. POST AWAY!!​

Alright well the puppy is snuggling with his dumbo and giving me the eye. I better take him for his walk!​

That's funny, when I used to give you the eye, you just sat there!!

I got your b-day presents!! ​

Hope all is well​

 

[ILMICKEY]

Just don't drink enough that they send an escort on the plane to get you.. He may be cute but I tell you you may lose a day or two in the parks!!!!

As long as I'm missing with him, that will be alright!! It will be like my very own amusement park!!

 

[ILMICKEY]

Happy 21st Birthday Brandi!!


Funny how you keep getting older and I just stay the same!!

In 8 years you will be the same age as me. Huh? Funny how that works.

Have a GREAT day and please stay out of trouble. I know you will be responsible and do the right thing.

I'm very proud of you!! Love you and see you Sunday.

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRANDI

 

[ILMICKEY]

Apparently when the clock hit midnight Monday night/Tuesday morning My Cinderella decided it wasn't time to go home, she decided she was now 21 and was legal to partake in some achohol substances.

There was a missed call on my cell phone (the call was made at 2 a.m.) and there was a text "Mommmmmm in wastd hnd i lve ou" again at 2 a.m. I am serious, this is exactly how it was sent. I'm a little rusty at my drunken shorthand but I got "mom, I'm wasted and I love you"

Think so?? Because if you ask her, she can't remember.

Then Robby found a picture on her myspace page of her birthday party. Poor kid couldn't stop laughing.

Hope you had a great time Brandi!! Just be smart because we all love you and I'm not getting on that stupid airplane by myself!!!

 

[b.head2008]

First and foremost, Thanks for my Birthday wishes. I am 21 now, and my ID is horizontal! Im a Big Girl now!!!

http://www.wdwinfo.com/holidays/photos/mnsshp-map3.htm
The map of MNSSHP was released! it looks like it is going to be such a blast!!!
Where is the best place to watch the parade?


http://www.disunplugged.com/2008/08/28/halloween-decorations-at-the-magic-kingdom/

Pictures of the MK decorated! It looks so cool. I worked at cedar point when it was all decorated for Halloween, so its going to be kinda cool to see the compare the 2.

alright so heres some more questions....
Should i make Mousekeeping Envelopes to put the tip in?
Mom... Game on getting a hidden mickey tattooed to us when were down there so we never forget our trip?

Okay so im off to work, Ttyl!

Brandi[/COLOR]

 

[Simba22]

LOLOLOLOL on that on drunken text message! I definitely read the same thing that you did, Nik! lol soo funny. Although I guess drunk texting is better than drunk dialing. At least she didn't call you and wake you up at 2am... lol

Happy belated birthday, Brandi! I turned 21 almost 5 years ago but I still have a vertical license....too lazy to go get a new one I guess lol. Mine expires on my birthday this year though so I don't have a choice....I have to get a new one now!


PS - we watched the parade from Main Street, right in front of the ice cream shop. It was a great spot!

 

[b.head2008]

Oh no i defiantly did call her too..


Holy cow 47 days, a few months ago i couldn't wait, and now im like whoa slow down cause the sooner it comes the sooner its over

This rain is driving me nuts, i wanted to clean out my car and nope, i cant with out getting a shower.

So i am having a packing party and coin rolling party the tuesday before we leave. Im Inviting all my friends to come over were gonna pack my suitcases and roll all my coins from the year. And watch a whole bunch of disney movies!! i have to spread the magic somehow!

okay time for me to go make some lunch!!
Brandi

 

[b.head2008]

Haha this is my puppy minkiss, who only plays with disney stuffed animals, it must run in the family or something!!

 

[ILMICKEY]

First and foremost, Thanks for my Birthday wishes. I am 21 now, and my ID is horizontal! Im a Big Girl now!!!

Yes, my new little drunk!! Go ahead and ask her how many days she celebrated her 21st birthday.

C'mon, go ahead!!

The map of MNSSHP was released! it looks like it is going to be such a blast!!!

It is going to be a blast. It's sold out though, so I hope it's not too terribly crowded.
Goal:Take as many pics as possible while decorated for Halloween since it won't be the next day. We can ride things later!!

Where is the best place to watch the parade?

I have the perfect spot for it. No worries. We will watch the 2nd parade because I hear this one is the least crowded. All the little ones will be leaving.

Pictures of the MK decorated! It looks so cool. I worked at cedar point when it was all decorated for Halloween, so its going to be kinda cool to see the compare the 2.

I don't think CP will touch the MK.

alright so heres some more questions....
Should i make Mousekeeping Envelopes to put the tip in?
Mom... Game on getting a hidden mickey tattooed to us when were down there so we never forget our trip?

Yes, make envelopes. Remember, address them to Mousekeeping! 8 days X $3. I hear there is a tattoo place near Universal. We would have to take a taxi. I've been thinking about this one and where the heck I would put it and what body part would I let the tattoo guy see.

LOLOLOLOL on that on drunken text message! I definitely read the same thing that you did, Nik! lol soo funny. Although I guess drunk texting is better than drunk dialing. At least she didn't call you and wake you up at 2am... lol

YES SHE DID!! But I keep my cell in my purse so I didn't hear it! KIDS!

Oh no i defiantly did call her too..

Holy cow 47 days, a few months ago i couldn't wait, and now im like whoa slow down cause the sooner it comes the sooner its over
Yep, it's crunch time! I need this vacation so bad!!

This rain is driving me nuts, i wanted to clean out my car and nope, i cant with out getting a shower.

Rain is GOOD!! Makes the grass grow.

So i am having a packing party and coin rolling party the tuesday before we leave. Im Inviting all my friends to come over were gonna pack my suitcases and roll all my coins from the year. And watch a whole bunch of disney movies!! i have to spread the magic somehow!

Simba, tell her not to OVERPACK!! Tell her she won't need it. Brandi, if you pack it, you carry it!!

Haha this is my puppy minkiss, who only plays with disney stuffed animals, it must run in the family or something!!

You are wierd!!

Your halloween t-shirt came in the mail Monday. They are cute. I'll send it so you can try it on. If it's cool, I plan to wear a shirt under it. I think I might wear it on the plane too! Unless I get that Flying Virgin shirt.

I got us both Blinking Tiara's to wear to the Party. I am getting so anxious! I can't believe September is half over already.

I am packing a mini coffee pot in my suitcase so Brandi if you want Ramen Noodles or Oatmeal, go ahead and pack them. We will have hot water!! I am becoming a coffee lover and I hear the coffee at Pop is gross.

Well that's it for today!

Hey Ty, where the heck are you woman??

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

OH I want to go, I want to go, now that you guys are going in a little over a month.!
So seriously Nikki are you going to be one of those people kicking and screaming on the plane???? UUUUHHHHHGGGGG I had one of them on my flight to Hawaii, ummm he was like 6. Poor kid when we landed in L.A. he was asleep and woke up and puked all over the place. Ummm DON"T DRINK!!! YEah I flew to Hawaii at age 16 ALL BY MYSELF, Hello that was half way around the world! AGAIN ALL BY MYSELF! AND I LIVED TO TELL ABOUT IT!!!
you WILL BE SO FINE! It's safer than driving!!!!! So they say!

 

[Simba22]

OMG Brandi, PLEASE DON'T OVERPACK!!! Seriously! Go back and read my TR from October 2007! I packed so much stuff that I did not need - I know that at least one of our suitcases was over the weight limit - it weighed in at like 90lbs or something lol I felt bad for the guy who had to lift that thing!

Seriously though, I used to bring one complete outfit for each day of the trip. I have now dropped down to only 2 pairs of pants/capris...MAYBE 3...and one pair of shorts to wear around the room (my legs currently do not get public air time because my thighs refuse to resemble Angelina Jolie's). And we usually go for 8 full days, plus arrival day and leaving day. I'm telling you, the Tide-To-Go Pen is AWESOME! If you spill a little something on your leg it will easily come off with the TTGP. No need to actually go and wash laundry unless of course you have a HUGE mishap (who wants to wash laundry on vacation?) and no need to scrap the whole pair for one little spot. I pack more t-shirts because it will be blatantly obvious in our pictures if I'm wearing the same shirts but no one will notice with pants. But I still only bring a few because I always end up buying shirts when we are there, no matter how many times I tell myself I won't. I also completely gave up on socks and sneakers. I hate wearing them and when we get down there, they sit in the hotel room for the whole week because I wear flip flops to the parks. My feet don't feel any better after walking around for 13 hours in sneakers as opposed to the flip flops so I don't bother anymore. PLUS, if it rains, my sneakers don't get soaked. Bare feet and rubber flip flops are quite easy to dry I ditched the hairdryer (hello, it's HUMID in Florida - straight hair doesn't last 5 seconds out the door). I highly recommend bringing lotion, neosporin, band-aids, and tweezers. I left those home in March thinking I wouldn't need them and I did. Also, bring a nail file. Trust me. You will need it. Especially if you wear flip flops. You're toes will need a good mini-pedicure after the 2nd day.

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

Ok I just had to post this because THIS WILL BE NIKKI!!!!!

This is from Campbellscot's trip report

The flight was fairly smooth and uneventful…quiet even. There was a woman behind me who had never flown before though and she kept giving out little shrieks followed by “Oh my LORD…is that normal?! Are we supposed to do that?!” with any sort of a dip or shudder. As we got closer to Florida, and began our descent from the blue sky into the rain and clouds, the air got choppy and we had some bumpity turbulence…Teddy’s response was,

“COOL!!! It’s like a ROLLER COASTER!!!”



The first time flier was not as excited about this particular thrill ride.

She started praying…

Loudly.

The praying got louder as we were fixing to land…the plane was swaying a bit…more than normal.

So we landed to a chorus of

“Oh Lord SAVE ME!”



People were cracking up all around us.

I guess the praying worked though…because we landed safely.

See Nikki They landed in a hurricane and they landed just FINE!!!!!