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

[sunshine43]

First I want to say to Petuniamilz, I am so sorry for you loss

Secondly I want to say HAPPY WEEKEND TO ALL!!!

Third I want to say, it looks like my DH is the old man of this group...LOL and I guess I'm not far behind...

Our trip will be me (43)
DH 61 (yep, he robbed the cradle )
and my DD (17)
My son is 21 and has no desire to go He's always been a silly child.

robin

 

[peach3es]

petuniamilz, How heartbreaking for you. I'm so sorry. I hope and pray this Disney vacation is a true vacation and wonderful time for you and your family.

I didn't know we were all so close in age! Looks like we are all a bunch of 30-somethings! Except Bellasoleil is the baby in her 20's, lucky!!

the 30-something crowd! We rock! Well, I'm often mistaken for much younger than my years too. People see me with all 4 of my kids and think I'm babysitting. I don't know that I'd get carded anywhere (we don't drink so I have never had the experience), but I do know most people guess me for early 20s. It used to bug me when I felt I had to fight for some kind of respect. Now, I'll take the compliment and run!

Somehow in my mind I'm still in my early 20s. I've often said I stopped growing at age 21. Don't know why.

And I love that Disney allows the kid in me to just come out! No apologies!

So, anyone have a question of the day?
~~Carrie

 

[skjj2009]

We will be traveling with:

me (34)
DH (34)
DD (5)
DD (1)
my mom (54)
stepdad (52)

My mom and stepdad are taking our family for a Christmas present. We've had a rough year, our DS (2) passed away in May and we need a vacation.

Im so very sorry for your loss. I can only imagine how much you and your family need this magical trip...my prayers go out to you, your family, and your angel DS.

 

[skjj2009]

I'm in the 30 something club unfortunately ofcourse If I'm with my dh I don't get carded but if I'm by myself I get carded and most of the time the servers can't believe I'm in my 30s. It's definitely my height...or lack there of What really cracks me up is when people come to our door at home and ask if my mom or dad is home Depending on my mood is whether I get offended or not

 

[Gillettes]

First- Petuniamilz, I too am so sorry for the loss of your DS. That is every mother's worst fear come true and I can not imagine the pain you are bearing. I hope this vacation is truly magical for your family.

And also, add me to the 30 something club!! I turned 33 on the 4th of July! The rest of the crew is:

DH-38
DD-7
DD-4

and traveling with us
DBIL-38
DMIL- well, I have some common sense

I get my age underestimated as well. People put me at about 25-27. And that is fine with me!! I will do a question of the day if no one minds. It's 4 am here in Detroit and I am leaving for a work in a minute.

QOTD- Who is your favorite Disney character and why??

My answer- Cheshire cat because he is mischevious.

 

[BellaSoleil]

Gosh, this is hard!

As far as Mickey and Friends, I love Daisy Duck!

My two favorite princesses are Ariel and Jasmine.

And I love Tinkerbelle, because that's what we've always called DD.

Fun question!

 

[coffeehousemom]

hi all just got back from a 4 day no kids along jaunt to Door County w hubby.


on our trip it will be
me Kayte 36
DH Chuck 40 just turned 2 weeks ago
DD Morgan will be 10
DS Corwin 6
DMIL think she will be 59


we will be hooking up with friends for 3 days down there both are 36 with a 6 year old little guy. the boys are hyped!!


my favorite character hmm Robin Hood the fox Humphrey the bear & Donald Duck would all have to tie.

As far as the age thing goes try having a 9 yrold that looks like she's 15 & can wear your clothes!! No one belives me on either our ages.

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Answer of the day!

I'd have to go with Minnie Mouse! Because DS6 is "in love" with her!! So she always gives him special attention and extra hugs when we dine at Chef Mickeys!!

 

[Wilsonfamily4]

Boy a favorite character is really hard. I am going to sound really blasphemous now but I don't like cartoons/characters very much. Not even as a child. I love Disney because of the magic and rides. I have always liked Peter Pan the movie and all the characters in that, especially Tink. Lady and the Tramp as well!

 

[Northern Disney Girl]

Has been and will ALWAYS be the Mickster! Yes, LAdies! I am in love with the Main Mouse himself! I have had passing fancies with a certain bear of very little brain, a flying fairy and a certain lady duck, but Mickey will always be the one for me! Why? Because HE is the one that started it all!

 

[coffeehousemom]

momof2disneyboys did you say you have room in your photopass? can you PM me some info I really know little about it & would like info & maybe to join.


thanks

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

momof2disneyboys did you say you have room in your photopass? can you PM me some info I really know little about it & would like info & maybe to join.


thanks

Actually it is all full again as of now. But I will let you know if anything opens up. It's possible someone will drop out within the next 4 months. We've already had it happen 2 times!

I will keep you posted! Thanks!

 

[MzEeyore]

We are going in January too. The 17th thru the 24th. We are staying offsite for the very first time and we are staying at the Caribe Cove Resort in a 3 bedroom condo, I just couldn't get over the $99 a night price so we jumped on it. It will be me, DH, DD and my mother so the 3 bedroom works perfect for us. We have never been in Jan--we usually go in May or Dec so this is all new to us =)

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

We are going in January too. The 17th thru the 24th. We are staying offsite for the very first time and we are staying at the Caribe Cove Resort in a 3 bedroom condo, I just couldn't get over the $99 a night price so we jumped on it. It will be me, DH, DD and my mother so the 3 bedroom works perfect for us. We have never been in Jan--we usually go in May or Dec so this is all new to us =)

to the Snowbirds!! That is a great deal you got on the condo!

I will get you added to our list!

 

[skjj2009]

Answer to QOTD:
My favorite is Cinderella. As a child she was always so magical to me and that's my favorite Disney movie...romantic at heart I guess. My dd LOVES Cinderella...that's why I really want to stay CR tower MK view. She'd be in heaven. I can't wait to meet Cindy I'll be as excited as DD.

 

[peach3es]

My favorite characters are Dopey and Sebastian. I love Kiss The Girl! Little Mermaid is a favorite.

I Little Mermaided it once in the swimming pool while on a family vacation. You know, singing Part of your World and trying to reenact the hair toss and dramatic water splash against the rocks while Ariel looks longingly at the shore? Yeah...I told my little sister I was going to do it, came out of the water with all the fanfare, lost the top of my suit and flashed an unsuspecting lifeguard! I was 19 and mortified. I scrambled to reassemble and fled from the swimming pool area. Nevermind that I had previously been singing Little Mermaid songs at the top of my lungs. No, that wasn't embarrassing at all! Yep. I'm smooth.

And I always thought Aladdin's voice was dreamy.

 

[kaos928]

I Little Mermaided it once in the swimming pool while on a family vacation. You know, singing Part of your World and trying to reenact the hair toss and dramatic water splash against the rocks while Ariel looks longingly at the shore? Yeah...I told my little sister I was going to do it, came out of the water with all the fanfare, lost the top of my suit and flashed an unsuspecting lifeguard! I was 19 and mortified. I scrambled to reassemble and fled from the swimming pool area. Nevermind that I had previously been singing Little Mermaid songs at the top of my lungs. No, that wasn't embarrassing at all! Yep. I'm smooth.

Oh nooo! Yep I used to do the same thing only sans water in the privacy of my living room Ariel's my favorite princess but tinkerbell is probably my favorite character.

Hey, has anyone booked over the internet? I know there's a difference in terms, but what's the advantage to calling CDO over booking online?

Also, I'm trying to decide between Tutto Italia and Chefs de France, any advice?

 

[Gillettes]

Hello Snowbirds! I just read on the dining thread that Disney is letting you make those ADR's today that you are supposed to be waiting for til tomorrow!!!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Hello Snowbirds! I just read on the dining thread that Disney is letting you make those ADR's today that you are supposed to be waiting for til tomorrow!!!

IT'S TRUE!!!!! I just called and made my last ADR for Jan 26th!!!!!

Thanks for the info Gillettes!!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Hey, has anyone booked over the internet? I know there's a difference in terms, but what's the advantage to calling CDO over booking online?

Also, I'm trying to decide between Tutto Italia and Chefs de France, any advice?

I have always booked online until this time. And this time I only called because they weren't talking online bookings for 2009 yet when I made my room only ressie. I prefer to book online because then I am in charge and I can put in the room request myself and be sure it is right!! The advantage to calling is that you can ask if you have a code/discount attached to your name. But generally you already know if you do or not because you would get that offer in the mail or email.

Sorry, never been to Tutto or Chef de France.