January 2009. . . Calling all Snowbirds ~ Part V

[Dancegrl624]

I only have the title page done so far too. I think I am going to put pictures of the Christmas morning surprise on the first few pages.

What a good idea! I'll definately have to put pictures of our surprise in my scrapbook. I haven't even bought an album yet! I'll probably do that once I get back. My mom has a lot of papers and supplies, so I'll be heading to her house so she can show me what to do. I don't know the first thing about scrapbooks except that I love them!

 

[MAGGIED]

for those of you scrapbooking.... go to Wow-coupons.com you can print out a 40% off coupon for AC Moore.... they sell really nice Disney scrapbooks there....

 

[MAGGIED]

Do you make them smaller so they can fit!!! I have my passporter but I'm not sure I will take it into the parks that day ...I'm going to have a notebook file to help keep me organized!!

Yeah I make them small.... I leave off the drinks stuff.... only keep the yummy food info on them..... last time I reduced them on the copy machine and then glued them onto index cards...laminated them and then punched a hole in the corner and put them all on a ring so that I had them all together..... I have since lost that ring so I have to do it all over....

 

[jenjolt]

What a good idea! I'll definately have to put pictures of our surprise in my scrapbook. I haven't even bought an album yet! I'll probably do that once I get back. My mom has a lot of papers and supplies, so I'll be heading to her house so she can show me what to do. I don't know the first thing about scrapbooks except that I love them!

Watch for sales at places like Michaels, Joann's, or Hobby Lobby!! Last week Hobby Lobby had all their scrapbooking stuff 50% off and I got a huge album for only $15.00 now I'm thinking I need to already purchase more pages. But I have to find my HObby Lobby coupon first!!

Sunday's paper also has ads with coupons from Michael's and Joann's and just so you know Michael's will honor any competitors coupons so you can use quite a few within a week.

Yes I'm well versed on how to save money while scrapbooking LOL!!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

I AM HAVING FOOTWEAR ISSUES!!!!!!

ok, so I just went down to the basement to get out the summer shoe bin! I pulled out all the shoes that we might possibly bring with us. I am going to wear my runners and bring my sandals in my carryon. DH only wears runners so no problem there. The girls however, this is another story!

For each girl I have set out 4 PAIRS OF SHOES! sandals, flips, crocs and runners. MY DH will have a coranary if I pack all those shoes! I don't know which ones to pack and which to leave! Runners are a must, but I can't decide which of the others to bring - sandals, crocs or flips? They are ALL PINK so colour isn't an issue.

For those of you who have had girls at Disney before, what did you take?

You could probably choose between the flips and sandals since they are similar. That would at least get it down to three. I'm having my girls bring sneakers, croc flips and croc mary janes (assuming they come). I am bringing 4 pairs and told my DH that last night. It's only b/c of the cruise. I need nicer black shoes for dinner.

Me. I feel the same way. I've been told my many a wise DISer that doing a TR helps keep the magic alive. Are you doing one?

Oh yes! I may have to do that. Plus I'm going to start planning the next trip. The seed has been planted thanks to the cruise bounceback deal!
I will also scrapbook. I did a disney album that includes two trips in it. This will have to be it's own book. Problem is I'm only up to year 3 of DD7's and year 1 of DD5. Plus I have last year's trip that I haven't done. I bought all the supplies of course!

I'll be sure to report back when I return! I can't believe its only 11 days away...

Can't wait to hear! I'll still be home packing, so be sure to let us know - we want details!! I hope it's wonderful!

 

[distherapy]

I AM HAVING FOOTWEAR ISSUES!!!!!!



For those of you who have had girls at Disney before, what did you take?

My daughter wore crocs non-stop last trip and that's what we're planning on taking for her this time (and my son- how handy!). Crocs were so easy because they could get wet and dry quickly, she could wear them to the pool and the parks and they didn't hurt her feet at all. We did pack a pair of sneakers, too, but she never wore hers.

 

[Kazooie01]

Just heard from my friend Mari ~

Great news about the Jedi Training, but I just want to apologize in advance for my Husband. He'll be the “big” kid trying to push your boys out of the way to become a Jedi.

 

[distherapy]

Oh! And I picked up some LGMHs at Home Depot today! DH isn't sure how he feels about having them anywhere visible, but I bet he'll come around...

 

[distherapy]

Great news about the Jedi Training, but I just want to apologize in advance for my Husband. He'll be the “big” kid trying to push your boys out of the way to become a Jedi.

Ha! You just made me choke on my lunch! If y'all are there on the 26th he can fight it out with my DH.

Which reminds me - have you seen the Darth Vader photopass pics? I hadn't seen them until this morning...http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2032236&page=7

Can't wait!

 

[Kazooie01]

Ha! You just made me choke on my lunch! If y'all are there on the 26th he can fight it out with my DH.

Which reminds me - have you seen the Darth Vader photopass pics? I hadn't seen them until this morning...http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2032236&page=7

Can't wait!

No, we'll be there the 24th and part of the 25th. Too bad, it would be cool to see two "grown" men fighting over a lightsaber!

Thanks for the link to the photo, we had heard of the picture but had never seen it. One more thing for Hubby's to do list!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Great news about the Jedi Training, but I just want to apologize in advance for my Husband. He'll be the “big” kid trying to push your boys out of the way to become a Jedi.

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Ha! You just made me choke on my lunch! If y'all are there on the 26th he can fight it out with my DH.

Which reminds me - have you seen the Darth Vader photopass pics? I hadn't seen them until this morning...http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2032236&page=7

Can't wait!

Oh my gosh that is very cool!! The boys would love those photopass pics! They were not doing this in May.

 

[Monny2AE]

Rainy day here. I keep looking at my list and wondering what I'm forgetting to do or put on the list to pack.

Thinking of some things that I know I've asked before but forgot to write down. Where do you make the light sabers? Where do I get a Dole Whip? (And I know that one has been answered a million times - sorry!)

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Rainy day here. I keep looking at my list and wondering what I'm forgetting to do or put on the list to pack.

Thinking of some things that I know I've asked before but forgot to write down. Where do you make the light sabers? Where do I get a Dole Whip? (And I know that one has been answered a million times - sorry!)

You can make the lightsabers at Once Upon a Toy store at DTD or at the Star Wars store that you exit the Star Tours ride into. Dole Whip - Adventureland at MK!

 

[drakes]

At Aloha Isle in Adventureland across from Swiss Family Tree House.

 

[drakes]

Well Dh has found my Minnie Jane Crocs (like JenJolts) at a local store, they are going to ship it even more locally for pick up in 2 days!
I just love the brown and pink combo!
I am soooooo excited to wear these !
had to share my news... persistence is good!

 

[Monny2AE]

You can make the lightsabers at Once Upon a Toy store at DTD or at the Star Wars store that you exit the Star Tours ride into. Dole Whip - Adventureland at MK!

At Aloha Isle in Adventureland across from Swiss Family Tree House.

Thanks!!!!!! I am writing it all down this time!!!!!
Am I the only one in a panic yet? There were so many things I wanted to look up and jot down and now I have only 2 weeks left and I am just not wanting to forget anything!

 

[drakes]

Thanks!!!!!! I am writing it all down this time!!!!!
Am I the only one in a panic yet? There were so many things I wanted to look up and jot down and now I have only 2 weeks left and I am just not wanting to forget anything!

I was the same way at 16 days out... it all comes toegther slowly. My notes are ever changing, but I know in 9 days, it will be all done.... and if it is not, I still know more now than last time...
My panic is forgetting to do something that I wanted to do and hitting myself for forgetting. I have a list of Don't Forgets... last trip I had a similar list and we were so in the moment I didn't look at the list... The magic of disney makes any trip memorable, even if you forget your dole whip ! LOL

Also interesting is we remember different things- my mom remembers returning to the resort everyday for a swim and nap, I recall maybe once or twice?

 

[Monny2AE]

I was the same way at 16 days out... it all comes toegther slowly. My notes are ever changing, but I know in 9 days, it will be all done.... and if it is not, I still know more now than last time...
My panic is forgetting to do something that I wanted to do and hitting myself for forgetting. I have a list of Don't Forgets... last trip I had a similar list and we were so in the moment I didn't look at the list... The magic of disney makes any trip memorable, even if you forget your dole whip ! LOL

Also interesting is we remember different things- my mom remembers returning to the resort everyday for a swim and nap, I recall maybe once or twice?

I'm not so much worried about forgetting to take something just more worried about all the fun things I would like to do that I don't want to forget to do. I'm sure we'll forget something that we wanted to do and I guess that will just me my excuse to go back again!

 

[dklam]

Stayed home today as DD had a doctor's appointment right in the middle of the school day, so I ended up taking the whole day. It was a great day to sleep in, as we had lots of rain and then a big freeze overnight. The roads were treacherous - can't imagine how bad they were had I gone to work at 7:00. It took me about 1/2 hour to get the ice off of the car.

When we got back, I started sorting out the summer clothes, and have pretty much gotten my clothes set - mostly capris and short sleeve tops, but will also bring a few long sleeve tees to layer if needed and one or two pairs of jeans. I ironed everything (even though it just gets wrinkled in the suitcase), and even wore my new sneakers for a few hours while I ironed to start breaking them in. I had to laugh about the shoe issues - I always bring too many. But, we are only going to be there for 5 days this time , so I think I can get by with a pair of flip-flops, one pair of sandals, and the sneakers. Having had a foot problem the last few months, I am kind of worried about the walking, but getting another cortisone shot two days before we leave so that should help. Advil is my new best friend - the doctor told me to take it 3x per day and it does make a difference.

Now, just have to have DH and DD decide what they want to bring and will get started on their clothes. I will not pack until a few days before we leave when I have a better handle on the weather reports for the days we are there - it could change some of the things I have planned to bring. I have to leave some room in our suitcases, as DD is flying back to NY to college directly from Orlando so I will want to bring some of her summer clothes back home with us so she doesn't have store them in her dorm room.

Getting psyched - two weeks from tomorrow we will be arriving in Orlando at 10:00 AM, checking in at POR, and then going to DHS where we have reservations later in the day for the Fantasmic Dinner Package at Hollywood and Vine. (that's the 3 of us dancing!!). I'm really enjoying reading all of my fellow snowbirds reports of their planning, and those that are checking in from the World.