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[kaoden39]

Jennifer, I have had a couple of friends that have gone to Universal to see the Harry Potter stuff and they loved it. One friend so much that they are going back for a third trip.

 

[rentayenta]

I had a nice long post typed out and hit the wrong key.

Jennifer, I have had a couple of friends that have gone to Universal to see the Harry Potter stuff and they loved it. One friend so much that they are going back for a third trip.

My friends that have gone loved it. One is even a Disney nut like we are.

I'm excited about planning the party. Deciding on a dessert menu is not exactly hard work.

I'm not so into Universal. My brother just wants to go to Islands of Adventure to see Harry Potter. I'm trying to convince my brother that it's not worth it. Actually, a couple of friends went last summer and were not impressed at all.

Post a picture of your trip planning binder! I need to start one. I have tons of info to print out, but I haven't done it yet. LOL I'm the same way with the binder. I never take it out! Actually, I never bring it on the plane. I pull out what's important and put it in one of those 8 pocket folders.

I don't find Disney prices on food and drinks that bad anymore either. In NYC, the food and drinks are expensive all the time. I think I'm just used to it.

Someone has to have the rough job of planning a fabulous dessert reception, might as well be you.

M is making so much fun of me for my binder. I told him its better to have a binder than a boyfriend. He shut right up. it's just plain white on the outside. I'm going to have Chloe color a cool pic for the outside and then I'll post pics.

 

[kaoden39]

My friends that went are huge fans of Disney and both are members of Disboards if that gives you an idea.


By the way Jenny I sent you a message on facebook check it out.

 

[eandesmom]

I do think it's possible to love Universal AND Disney. It's like apples and oranges. Not remotely the same. That said, to me 2-3 days is perfect over there...and a week (or more) at Disney so that does put it in perspective. If you are into HP it's a must and if you are a thrill ride junkie, I'd say it's a must as well. If no to both then probably not worth it.

 

[rentayenta]

My friends that went are huge fans of Disney and both are members of Disboards if that gives you an idea.


By the way Jenny I sent you a message on facebook check it out.

I did. Very interesting.

I do think it's possible to love Universal AND Disney. It's like apples and oranges. Not remotely the same. That said, to me 2-3 days is perfect over there...and a week (or more) at Disney so that does put it in perspective. If you are into HP it's a must and if you are a thrill ride junkie, I'd say it's a must as well. If no to both then probably not worth it.

The girls and M would love it as they love thrill rides. Joshua would hate it I'm positive. He is weird when it comes to what he'll ride. Loves RnRC, hates Screamin' Loves Space Mountain, hates ToT. I see no rhyme or reason as to how he chooses what he'll ride.

What else does Universal have besides HP? It's been literally decades since I've been to Universal.

 

[rentayenta]

Because most of you haven't read my earlier WDW trip reports, I want to share some favorite photos from our first two trips. I was almost 40 lb heavier in the 2007 pics and just under 30 lb heavier in the 2009 pics. It's hard for me to look at my chubby face. I carried my baby weight for 8 extra years.

Anyway......here are some from 2007. The first photo is with Eileen, our amazing Dreammaker. We kept in touch after this trip. She made our first trip to WDW truly magical.

And from 2009:

Enjoying the pool party at OKW:

 

[kaoden39]

Wow!! Look at how young your kids look.

 

[rentayenta]

Wow!! Look at how young your kids look.

I know. And look how straight Chloe's hair is too. Crazy!


I never get sick and woke up about 4 am with flu-like symptoms. I canceled dinner with our friends and it looks like we'll have a mellow evening in.

How are you ringing in the New Year?

 

[kaoden39]

I know. And look how straight Chloe's hair is too. Crazy!


I never get sick and woke up about 4 am with flu-like symptoms. I canceled dinner with our friends and it looks like we'll have a mellow evening in.

How are you ringing in the New Year?

Oh man. Sorry to hear you are sick.


We usually have a quiet night at home with the kids. We have a little party iwth them. It is a tradition with our family.

 

[rentayenta]

Despite Disney's lamest promo to date,

We're going to WDW this year!!!!​

 

[rentayenta]

Oh man. Sorry to hear you are sick.


We usually have a quiet night at home with the kids. We have a little party iwth them. It is a tradition with our family.

Happy New Year.


I am feeling loads better. I think it might have been a small bout with food poisoning. Today we are going to take down the tree and decor, watch some football, and eat Indian food.

 

[kaoden39]

Despite Disney's lamest promo to date,

We're going to WDW this year!!!!​

I was hoping it was falling for my days but no such luck.


Woohoo!!

Happy New Year.


I am feeling loads better. I think it might have been a small bout with food poisoning. Today we are going to take down the tree and decor, watch some football, and eat Indian food.

Indian food sounds so wonderful!! We are having chicken, corn casserole and black eyed peas for dinner.

 

[rentayenta]

I was hoping it was falling for my days but no such luck.


Woohoo!!





Indian food sounds so wonderful!! We are having chicken, corn casserole and black eyed peas for dinner.

Is that a traditional NYD meal for your family?

 

[rentayenta]

73 days until 7 month booking!!! ​

207 until ADRs!!! ​

287 days until WDW!!! ​

 

[kaoden39]

Is that a traditional NYD meal for your family?

The black eyed peas are. They are supposed to bring prosperity.

 

[rentayenta]

The black eyed peas are. They are supposed to bring prosperity.

My grandmother used to make roast pork, cabbage, and black eyed peas. Old Hungarian good luck traditional NYD meal. Looks like Tikka Masala will be our good luck meal. With garlic naan.

 

[kaoden39]

My grandmother used to make roast pork, cabbage, and black eyed peas. Old Hungarian good luck traditional NYD meal. looks like Tikka Masala will be our good luck meal. With garlic naan.

I can so live without the cabbage. I would love the Tikka Masala. Yum!!

 

[rentayenta]

I can so live without the cabbage. I would love the Tikka Masala. Yum!!

I love cabbage but it doesn't love me.


All the decorations are down, dusted, and vacuumed. Bedding is being washed, boys are watching the Raiders game. Chloe is watching a movie on my Ipad. Poor thing had a seizure earlier today. I knew she was going to. She's been eating junk since Christmas and staying up way too late. She's on bed rest per mama bear now.

Gabby is watching tv in the loft. I was cleaning my end table next to the bed and found old WDW park maps. I put them as the cover of my nifty binder.

 

[kaoden39]

I love cabbage but it doesn't love me.


All the decorations are down, dusted, and vacuumed. Bedding is being washed, boys are watching the Raiders game. Chloe is watching a movie on my Ipad. Poor thing had a seizure earlier today. I knew she was going to. She's been eating junk since Christmas and staying up way too late. She's on bed rest per mama bear now.

Gabby is watching tv in the loft. I was cleaning my end table next to the bed and found old WDW park maps. I put them as the cover of my nifty binder.

Our tree was down the day after Christmas because of the puppy. I was sad that it all came down so soon.



I have the Raiders game on I have to support our local team. This is going to a high scoring game.


Poor Chloe.


I wish they did the maps for Disneyland like they do for WDW.

 

[rentayenta]

Our tree was down the day after Christmas because of the puppy. I was sad that it all came down so soon.



I have the Raiders game on I have to support our local team. This is going to a high scoring game.


Poor Chloe.


I wish they did the maps for Disneyland like they do for WDW.

Me too. These are just park maps but I do have the custom ones from our first trip. They are a nice quality but huge, something I'd never carry but we're great for acquainting us with the parks before arriving.

She's a trooper. She's resting.

M would have had it down the day after too but I insisted we keep it up. I just bought some Mickey head ornaments from the Disneystore.com 50% off. $8.99 for a set of 6.

M is a huge Raiders fan. He grew up in Roseville, CA.