January 2009. . . Calling all Snowbirds ~ Part I !!!

[Northern Disney Girl]

Hey Shelly - We were away for the weekend so I just now was able to call and book the rest of our ADR's! Here they are........

Jan 26 Coral Reef 6:30pm

Jan 28 Crystal Palace 8:05 am

Jan 28 1900 Park Fare 5:35pm

Thanks again for all your hard work in keeping up this thread! Hope you all had a fabulous long weekend! Best wishes to all those teachers and students starting up this week!

 

[jenkh]

Okay here's my updated and finalized ADR list.

Jan 18 - Yak & Yeti 1:00pm
Jan 19 - 50's Prime Time 1:05pm
Jan 20 - Le Cellier 7:30pm
Jan 21 - Cap N Jacks 8:10pm
Jan 23 - Narcoossee's 8:00pm
Jan 24 - Jiko 7:20pm
Jan 25 - Sci Fi 5:55pm
Jan 26 - Corel Reef 8:00pm
Jan 27 - 'Ohana 5:00pm
Jan 28 - Boma 7:10pm
Jan 30 - Le Cellier 7:15pm


Such a relief to be all booked

 

[MindyLuvsMickey]

Good day, Snowbirds!

Our January trip was actually originally scheduled for September 2-6. We should have been preparing for the long drive right about now.

I'm so glad that we changed our plans. We would be facing Hurricane Hanna had we kept our plans.

Hope anyone who is heading down now is able to stay safe.

Only a few more days and I will be able to say "4 more months!"

 

[Monny2AE]

Wow I just looked at the long list and oh my there are a lot of snowbirds!!! However I'm a little sad no one else is staying at ASMo at the same time as my gang.

And I thought I was done with my ADR's but was talked into 2 more:
Jan 27 Coral Reef for lunch at 12 noon (My dh's bday )
and Jan. 29 Hoop De Doo 5:00 show- Can't wait to see my kids with the spoons and washboards!!!

And my hubby says I am officially obsessed with WDW planning this far in advance- he just doesn't understand- if he only knew about the stash of stuff I've bought and hid already for the trip!

And I've been stashing some things for a little goody bag for the car ride to Florida- takes us two days. Has anyone done one before and if so any good suggestions of stuff to stick in the bags- my kiddos will be 23 months and 4 when we go.

I came up with these ideas so far: Disney coloring/activity book (or make one from printables) and crayons, Stickers, Candy and snacks, Sunglasses, Flashlights, Disney maps/Maps to Florida, CD of Disney music. Any other suggestions that have worked well or that your kids have liked?

 

[TINKERBELLFAN50265]

Boy, do I have a lot of catching up to do. I'm a couple of days behind in question of the day and I was able to make all of our ADRs yesterday. We're going with the Basic Dining Plan.

We have an all adult trip planned for January.
Me - Chris, favorite character is Tinkerbell.
DD - Tracey, Winnie the Pooh
BF - Cheryl, Eeyore
DDs SIL - Cindy, Tigger

ADRs
1/25 Coral Reef - 6:30pm
1/26 Crystal Palace - 8:05am
1/27 LeCellier - 6:30pm
1/28 Hoop Dee Doo Revue - 7:15pm
1/29 1900 Park Fare - 8:30am
50's Prime Time - 4:30pm
1/30 Whispering Canyon Cafe - 7pm
1/31 Cinderella Castle - 4:25pm
2/1 Boma's - 9:30am

On Wednesday or Friday, we want to try to get into Lunch with an Imagineer

 

[Trissy]

Well guys sorry to say we wont be joining you. My DH and I decided on Feb 1-Feb 9 @ our old faithful CBR. Hope everyone has a great time in January and that none of us get snow storms the days of our flights!!!

 

[spokanemom]

Wow! There are quite a few snowbirds who will be dining at the same locale and the same time as my group! Wave as you come by! We will have our LGMHs!

(I just realized that I used an exclamation mark on each sentence. I must be *really* excited!)

 

[Kazooie01]

Wow I just looked at the long list and oh my there are a lot of snowbirds!!! However I'm a little sad no one else is staying at ASMo at the same time as my gang.

We'll be at ASMo 1/21-1/28, it's absolutely our children's favorite. Our children were 25 months and 4 years old this past January when we were there. Good luck with the trip (Sorry for no tips on driving, we fly). It looks like you have a good start on activities to do. The Disney CD is a must!

 

[skjj2009]

Wow I just looked at the long list and oh my there are a lot of snowbirds!!! However I'm a little sad no one else is staying at ASMo at the same time as my gang.

And I thought I was done with my ADR's but was talked into 2 more:
Jan 27 Coral Reef for lunch at 12 noon (My dh's bday )
and Jan. 29 Hoop De Doo 5:00 show- Can't wait to see my kids with the spoons and washboards!!!

And my hubby says I am officially obsessed with WDW planning this far in advance- he just doesn't understand- if he only knew about the stash of stuff I've bought and hid already for the trip!

And I've been stashing some things for a little goody bag for the car ride to Florida- takes us two days. Has anyone done one before and if so any good suggestions of stuff to stick in the bags- my kiddos will be 23 months and 4 when we go.

I came up with these ideas so far: Disney coloring/activity book (or make one from printables) and crayons, Stickers, Candy and snacks, Sunglasses, Flashlights, Disney maps/Maps to Florida, CD of Disney music. Any other suggestions that have worked well or that your kids have liked?

I don't have any suggestions but I may take some of yours
My kids will be 5 and 3 (almost 4) when we drive down. Our garmin says 16 hours and yahoo driving says almost 18 Probably will be somewhere in the middle but honestly we are going to drive as long as possible the first day (barring any weather we are hoping to make it 14 hours and if we really could do 16 to get there we'd probably try to do the whole thing). Lofty goals with two small kids but dh is going to come home from work, load the car, and go to bed. Then we plan to get up at 1ish and get the kids in the car to head out while they are still sleeping and the traffic is much lighter. Then in the morning dh will sleep while I drive. We have a dvd player in the car, we'll bring card games, coloring books, toys, etc. Anything we can think of that will entertain them. We will also have the small potty and food. All I need is to get caught in traffic when one of the kids (namely ds) has to go to the bathroom. We'll need the potty I guarantee it.
How long is your drive?

 

[peach3es]

And I've been stashing some things for a little goody bag for the car ride to Florida- takes us two days. Has anyone done one before and if so any good suggestions of stuff to stick in the bags- my kiddos will be 23 months and 4 when we go.

I came up with these ideas so far: Disney coloring/activity book (or make one from printables) and crayons, Stickers, Candy and snacks, Sunglasses, Flashlights, Disney maps/Maps to Florida, CD of Disney music. Any other suggestions that have worked well or that your kids have liked?

First, I have had great success with wrapping each little item up and giving them at different intervals as a reward for good behavior. For our flight over here we had 3 kids under 5 and it worked well. Every hour I had another little item to give them if they had behaved well during that hour. They all earned all of their rewards.

Other suggestions are mini-etch-a-sketches and mini magnadoodles, matchbox cars, little keychain size stuffed animals (I even see these at the local dollar type stores here!), for a girl over 3, a small Polly Pocket set (I bought the older style ones on ebay for my daughter and she LOVES them!), those "smurf-like" hard rubber figures (for my kids, Dora the Explorere and Diego as well as Power Rangers worked well!), favorite treats wrapped up, etc. The wrapping part made it even more fun. And they were amused with their new item for the hour or so until the next item arrived. It really worekd well, and I'll be using it for our flight back to the US as well as our Disney trip.

And Good Morning,Snowbirds! Have a great day!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Good morning Snowbirds.

I am very sad today. The kids just left for school about a half-hour ago. DS6 is going all day for the first time. He had half-day kindergarten last year.

Stupid first grade!!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Well guys sorry to say we wont be joining you. My DH and I decided on Feb 1-Feb 9 @ our old faithful CBR. Hope everyone has a great time in January and that none of us get snow storms the days of our flights!!!

Have fun on your trip Trissy! And enjoy that new pool at CBR!

You can still be a Snowbird if you want!! I will keep you on the list!

 

[MindyLuvsMickey]

Awwww, Shelly! I'm sorry that your little man has to grow up It's sad that it happens so fast. Just think, though. Only 7 1/2 more hours and he'll be hippty-hoppin off of that bus tell you what a great day he had!

My DS has open house for preschool tonight. Should be loads of fun!

 

[MindyLuvsMickey]

A question I just thought of . . . we are going to be ordering from WeGoShop.com for the first time for this trip.

How early should I contact them about placing an order?

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Awwww, Shelly! I'm sorry that your little man has to grow up It's sad that it happens so fast. Just think, though. Only 7 1/2 more hours and he'll be hippty-hoppin off of that bus tell you what a great day he had!

My DS has open house for preschool tonight. Should be loads of fun!

Thanks Mindy! I'm sure you're right and he is doing just fine. It just seems like such a long day for a little guy!

Have fun at Open House tonight!

 

[BellaSoleil]

Goodmorning to all og my lovely Dis friends! Well, Gustav has been ripping and roaring (I use those terms lightly) through my parts since early this morning. It is just so yucky out! All we are getting is heavy winds and drizzley rain. (Just enough to totally ruin and good hair day!) I'm so thankful that it wasn't nearly as bad as people thought and I am so proud of my state and it's leaders for the way things were handled this go round. I hope and pray that everyone south of me is doing well.

And now on to Disney talk.... let's have a question of the day.....

What is your ULTIMATE, FAVORITE, MUST-DO RIDE at Disney World?

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Goodmorning to all og my lovely Dis friends! Well, Gustav has been ripping and roaring (I use those terms lightly) through my parts since early this morning. It is just so yucky out! All we are getting is heavy winds and drizzley rain. (Just enough to totally ruin and good hair day!) I'm so thankful that it wasn't nearly as bad as people thought and I am so proud of my state and it's leaders for the way things were handled this go round. I hope and pray that everyone south of me is doing well.

Glad to hear you are safe! I was thinking about you last night when they said it was headed to northern La. I am so glad it wasn't as bad as they originally thought!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

What is your ULTIMATE, FAVORITE, MUST-DO RIDE at Disney World?

Hmm. . . That's a tough one. . . If I could only pick one favorite I'd have to go with Rock N Roller Coaster with Aerosmith!! So cool!! Soarin is a close second though!

 

[AussieAngel]

Yay!! Nice to know you're safe and sound, BellaSoleil! We heard all about the storm way over here in Australia!

Question of the day....

My favourite, ultimate, must-do ride at Disney World!? It's so hard to pick just one, but if I had to, I would say... Tower of Terror!! I just loved it!!

It'll be interesting to see if I love it as much this time! Rock'n'Roller Coaster comes a very close second though. Both rides make me giggle and scream at the same time!!

 

[PEANUT1]

Shelly I know how you feel. My 4 1/2 yr old is starting preschool tomorrow and is taking a bus She is so excited she is counting the hours.

It is only a half day, but the thought of putting my baby on a bus makes me


As far as my favorite ride.....hmmm Peter Pan's Flight is my sentimental favorite. My favorite thrill ride is Rockin Roller Coaster