Magical Grand Gathering Trip with Pics. Completed

[dddisrunner]

OMG!! Where have I been OK you changed resorts AGAIN last I new you were at Beach Club CBR seems like a GREAT choice, I saw pics of the refurbed pool and it looks so fun! I can't believe Kaylee has been in school almost a month already We just started last Wed. I am happy to hear Thomas is doing well in preschool.......don't stress to much about the potty thing, the same thing happened to Eric and after about a month he came around i LOVE all of your purchases, a girl just like me! Must be a Jersey thing Your ADR's look GREAT!! OK I am here and along for the ride!

 

[kaysmommie]

Hi Nichole! I didn't realize you had another report going on until I saw your post on another TR. I enjoyed your past two so I will definitely be sticking around for this one as well.

Hi Lessa . How have you been. I was subscribed to your trippie but then you changed your trip. Do you have a new trip report for me to read?
Ao glad you found me.

I agree. Wall-e might be difficult to move in. I see it getting ripped off within the hour!

Jake wanted to be the White Rabbit and was more excited than Aladdin. If they change their minds I'm making them be pirates as the final straw. How many times can we all change costumes!!! I'm glad I'm not the only familly who is going through this.

This costume thing is driving me crazy . I feel so bad that he cried over Wall E. I'm just not sure it will fit in the stroller or the rides.

OMG!! Where have I been OK you changed resorts AGAIN last I new you were at Beach Club CBR seems like a GREAT choice, I saw pics of the refurbed pool and it looks so fun! I can't believe Kaylee has been in school almost a month already We just started last Wed. I am happy to hear Thomas is doing well in preschool.......don't stress to much about the potty thing, the same thing happened to Eric and after about a month he came around i LOVE all of your purchases, a girl just like me! Must be a Jersey thing Your ADR's look GREAT!! OK I am here and along for the ride!

Hi Diane glad to see you on my trippie! Yes we switched again since we needed to go back to a moderate to save $$. I hope we like CBR. Kaylee started school on the 11th and Thomas on the 14th. The potty issues are really a pain but I'm trying to just be cool calm and collective. He is having a major setback but thanks so much for the advice. At least I know he won't be going college in Pull ups. Yes I've been shopping all summer. Bought lots of toiletries, clorox wipes and all thos goodies to today. I have to post pics because we got our documents. So are you going to write another trippie for your DVC trip?

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Hi Lessa . How have you been. I was subscribed to your trippie but then you changed your trip. Do you have a new trip report for me to read?
Ao glad you found me.

Hey Nichole, I've been good. I do have trippie going on right now, link's in my sig.

 

[kaysmommie]

Hey Nichole, I've been good. I do have trippie going on right now, link's in my sig.

Just got all caught up and posted on your trippie.

 

[kaysmommie]

I just checked my email tonight and I finally had a pincode sent to me . It was a free dining offer and it covered our dates. SO I just called to see if CBR preferred was available and check the price. Turns out it was $216 cheaper than the 30% off package I booked with the general public code. So I happily took that package instead since we were doing the DP anyway. I saved $216 made my night!!

Also our documents came yesterday and I have to post pics of our countdown calendar too. 27 more sleeps until we are back in Disney!

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

That's great news! It is always nice to save money!

 

[hlrababy]

I know our dates did overlap but glad you are still able to go in February. The weather will be much cooler too. October last year was so hot & humid. Though from my ex SIL that lives in Orlando she says the weather has been great this week down there. So hollie was going to be Alice too? I love the Alice costume, so cute. But Aurora is just a beautiful dress too. Kaylee has never been Aurora, guess she never will now since she is 8 and next year she wants to be a witch or something scarier .

Oh no, she started wanting to be something scary?!??!!! Well, Kaylee is so cute, she will make a witch adorable!

I am really hoping the weather will be nice and cool! When me and DH got engaged down in Disney, it was in November of 1997. One night we had to wear sweatshirts and a jacket and it was soooo nice!!

 

[mkluvsmickey]

Yay on the code and saving money! More money to spend on shopping at Disney!

When Samantha was looking at costumes this year she was trying to decide between a couple - Jasmine, witch, cat, etc. She finally said, "Just order the Jasmine one. This is probably the last year I'll want to be a princess!"

 

[earthfaries]

I checked out the links for your costumes, I see what you mean about the first Tine one

The DS Tink costume is really nice, and look at it this way...at least you get to wear it twice this year

The Queen of Hearts is nice too, but I think it will be too short for what you are wanting. I would personally wear black leggings under it, esp. the second one, that would look great, because the Queen of Hearts wears a long dress, so wearing leggings or pants underneath it won't look bad and will be more practical and comfy for the park anyway.

Your itenerary sounds super! Lots of great parks, attractions and dining experiences

You HAVE to stay at MNSSHP for HalloWishes!!!!! They are THE best fireworks ever!!!!!!

So even if they leave you ~ make sure you stay~ they are incredible!

 

[Disneychix]

Awesome job getting the Free Dining!!!

 

[kaysmommie]

That's great news! It is always nice to save money!

Oh no, she started wanting to be something scary?!??!!! Well, Kaylee is so cute, she will make a witch adorable!

I am really hoping the weather will be nice and cool! When me and DH got engaged down in Disney, it was in November of 1997. One night we had to wear sweatshirts and a jacket and it was soooo nice!!

I think you will have great weather. Lots of packing though because you may need shorts or pants for cold days. We needed sweatshirts in November of 2002 but it was great!! I can't believe Kaylee wants to be something other than a Disney Princess or Character .

Yay on the code and saving money! More money to spend on shopping at Disney!

When Samantha was looking at costumes this year she was trying to decide between a couple - Jasmine, witch, cat, etc. She finally said, "Just order the Jasmine one. This is probably the last year I'll want to be a princess!"

That's right! Now I don't have to feel abd about my shopping to DTD when we get there. I will try to be good though since I shop alot at home. I could use a Disney cookbook though and the kids need a few more potato head pieces. Well lets hope we have one more year after this one for Princess costumes. Doesn't look like that will happen though .

I checked out the links for your costumes, I see what you mean about the first Tine one

The DS Tink costume is really nice, and look at it this way...at least you get to wear it twice this year

The Queen of Hearts is nice too, but I think it will be too short for what you are wanting. I would personally wear black leggings under it, esp. the second one, that would look great, because the Queen of Hearts wears a long dress, so wearing leggings or pants underneath it won't look bad and will be more practical and comfy for the park anyway.

Your itenerary sounds super! Lots of great parks, attractions and dining experiences

You HAVE to stay at MNSSHP for HalloWishes!!!!! They are THE best fireworks ever!!!!!!

So even if they leave you ~ make sure you stay~ they are incredible!

Hi earthfairies. Thanks so much for the tip. I think the leggings will be a great idea . I know they sell ladies sizes at Express. I think they would look cute! yes I'm staying even if the rest of my family & friends leave. I'm seeing Hallowishes and the Parade. Maybe we should see the early parade instead? Then again if Thomas is Wall E he won't be able to snooze in the stroller and I really don't want him to miss the parade. He is my Disney loving child after all.

Awesome job getting the Free Dining!!!

I thought I was seeing things when I had a pincode with my name on it but I was so happy to save a little bit more. It covers the price of the preferred room upgrade and our fireworks cruise too . For a minute I thought about trying for WL to see if it was the same price we were already paying. We really could use that extra savings though, so I was good .

 

[AZMickeyfans]

I just checked my email tonight and I finally had a pincode sent to me . It was a free dining offer and it covered our dates. SO I just called to see if CBR preferred was available and check the price. Turns out it was $216 cheaper than the 30% off package I booked with the general public code. So I happily took that package instead since we were doing the DP anyway. I saved $216 made my night!!

Also our documents came yesterday and I have to post pics of our countdown calendar too. 27 more sleeps until we are back in Disney!

Thats awesome!!! Isn't saving money great?

Can't wait to see the countdown calendar. Ours really got the kids excited.

Not much longer for the both of us! We've got to be sure to say hi to eachother at WCC at the very least!

 

[AshleyMWC]

I just checked my email tonight and I finally had a pincode sent to me . It was a free dining offer and it covered our dates.

Also our documents came yesterday and I have to post pics of our countdown calendar too. 27 more sleeps until we are back in Disney!

When I saw the headline that said "pin code" i thought I was about to read about another resort change But isn't it the best feelign ever to save a couple hundred dollars? Congrats!

I can't wit to see your countdown calendar- DBF and I are loving ours- although we have a few more days left than you guys do!

 

[kaysmommie]

I'm going to do a couple updates this morning since tomorrow I'm volunteering at Kaylee's school and she has dance after. I'll start with the Documents arrived on Saturday .

We made a countdown Calendar over the summer, but it only has 26 days left now.

I saw on another Dissers trip report that they like to keep a binder for all their planning. It's working well for me too. It has our Itinerary, ADR's, Resort information in it.

Before I forget I talked to my Ex SIL Kimberly yesterday, as you might remember from past trippie's she lives in Orlando and we still visit each other and talk usually weekly. So she plans to meet up with us for dinner in DTD and I think we might go to Jellyrolls after for a drink, just us girls .

We had a busy weekend, Kaylee had to go to her one of BF's Bday parties. It was at Libby Lu and they had alot of fun. Here are a few pics from that.

Here they are all done up! So cute. Kaylee is second from left and Bday Girl is in the middle.

 

[kaysmommie]

Our summer trip.

Most of you know we went back home to NJ over the summer. It was kind of a crazy busy trip . It was busy July 4th week/weekend and the weather didn't really cooperate. We did get to the beach in LBI for couple hours when we got there but it was a little cold and cloudy. I miss being 5 minutes from the beach. The ocean was ice cold still . We didn't saty long because Thomas swallowed sand and almost choked to death .

We tried to get to the Pt. Pleasant Boardwalk 2 different days but the weather was just nasty. It did clear out for most of the day the day before we left. So we took a ride over after dinner at my cousins house. We love this beach & boardwalk and since we lived 5 minutes from here we used to spend tons of time here.

Kaylee was a little scared on this ride not sure if she will try TOT now.

I love this beach which I didn't find time to go to , next time I guess. CBR will have to do for now.

 

[kaysmommie]

Since every trip report is posting the First day of school, thought I would jump on the band wagon.

Kaylee loves school and was excited to be starting 3rd grade. She didn't really want to stop for a picture. Excuse the sneakers but she does play kickball at school most days except when she wears dresses.

Thomas not really the idea of school, he cried to stay home with me

I felt terrible like he wasn't ready for this yet. Kaylee was more than ready when she went to preschhol. She all but kicked me out . Since then Thomas is adjusting but he did cry for a few minutes the first 5 days. He only goes Tuesday and Thursday and looks forward to it now .

 

[tmkinney]

Hi Nichole! I just now realized you had started a pre-trippie! Loving it so far! I'm glad you are doing a TR, when I finish mine, I will have yours to enjoy! Great first day of school pics. Your kids are so cute.

 

[AZMickeyfans]

Nichole, I totally know what you mean about Thomas not being ready or at least having that feeling. Jake is the same way. He has his moments in kindergarten that have been challenging but I think he's adjusting now.

great pictures though. First day is always tough for the moms. I cried so much. Kaylee looks so cute!

 

[kaysmommie]

Hi Nichole! I just now realized you had started a pre-trippie! Loving it so far! I'm glad you are doing a TR, when I finish mine, I will have yours to enjoy! Great first day of school pics. Your kids are so cute.

Thanks so much . You have only 2 more days . I hope you have a great time.

Nichole, I totally know what you mean about Thomas not being ready or at least having that feeling. Jake is the same way. He has his moments in kindergarten that have been challenging but I think he's adjusting now.

great pictures though. First day is always tough for the moms. I cried so much. Kaylee looks so cute!

I think preschool and kindergarten is pretty hard for us mom's. next year will be Kindergarten for Thomas but it is full day 7:55 to 3Pm which is really long for little kids. I don't remember being in school that many hours until High School. Glad to hear Jake is doing good in Kindergarten, makes me feel better that I'm no the only going through this .

 

[dddisrunner]

Hi Diane glad to see you on my trippie! Yes we switched again since we needed to go back to a moderate to save $$. I hope we like CBR. Kaylee started school on the 11th and Thomas on the 14th. The potty issues are really a pain but I'm trying to just be cool calm and collective. He is having a major setback but thanks so much for the advice. At least I know he won't be going college in Pull ups. Yes I've been shopping all summer. Bought lots of toiletries, clorox wipes and all thos goodies to today. I have to post pics because we got our documents. So are you going to write another trippie for your DVC trip?[/QUOTE]


Hey Nichole! Yes, I will do a pre-trippie but probably won't start it until Nov. which is just before I can make my ADR'S! Loved the new updates. Congrats on your pin code That's awesome! LOVED the pics from Pt. Pleasant and the 1st day of school! I am still bummed that we didn't get to meet up Maybe some day if your ever back up here!