Making the DVC Rounds...A March '11 PTR: TR link added p. 30

[wdwgirl03]

I like all of your flashbacks I'm glad that my girls will have the memories like your to share.

Carey

Yeah, it really is fun to think back to all the fun times we've had over the years. It's partly why we keep going back!

Loving the flashbacks.

Glad you are enjoying them...hopefully I'll do another one soon. I've been such a slacker.

Sarah, I finally got to see Harry Potter! I loved it and cried like a baby at the end. I totally forgot about that scene from the book!

Yay, you got to see it! The ending was soooo sad, me and one of the girls I went with were pretty much in tears too. I am STILL reading the book...it's taking me forever! The next part is going to be even more epic than the first part was! haha

 

[wdwgirl03]

Hello everyone!

Sorry for the lack of updates lately. I've been super lazy. Not too much to update on. Dad made Magical Express arrangements for their trip (a couple weeks before ours) and made ours as well.

We're also getting really close to the 100 day countdown! Yes, I am keeping track in my planner, haha! It's only about a week away. So not too much longer before we get to double digits. I've been thinking of a new countdown game as well, so stay tuned for that! But in the mean time...

When I logged on this morning I saw a link to an article for information on the 2011 Flower and Garden Festival. Of course I had to go see what it said and I have to say I'm pretty excited! I love the F&GF anyway but it sounds like they have a lot of neat stuff planned. Here's what it all mentioned:

New in 2011:
•Toy Story 3 characters Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Lotso will make their Flower & Garden debut at the EPCOT main entrance as seven-foot-tall topiaries. In an effort to stay true to the strawberry-sceneted belly of the Lotso character in the successful film, the area surrounding Lotso will smell like strawberries.
•Characters from the Summer 2011 release Cars 2 will be featured as topiaries in the World Showcase Plaza. There are also plans for a special celebration in anticipation of the film's June 24th release.
•Winnie the Pooh and Tigger will occupy a Hundred Acre Wood display in between Future World and World Showcase.
•The Healthy Living Garden will be focused on helping guests develop a healthy lifestyle, this garden will "focus on healthful eating, fitness, relaxation and meditation."
•Rapunzel can be found in the Tangled Magical Garden between Germany and Italy.
•Bambi's Butterfly House will be expanded as it opens in its new location near Innoventions West.
•Special Weekend Celebrations:
◦Art in the Garden celebration of plein air artists - 3/25 - 3/27
◦I Dig Bugs - 4/15 - 4/17
◦Fresh from Florida Farmer’s Market salute - 4/29 - 5/1
◦Disney/Pixar celebration will be held in May (date to be announced)

The ones I put in green are what I'm most looking forward to. I am hoping that the Fairy garden is still there too. Ahh, can't wait to see it all!

 

[IheartDDuck]

I had seen the new F&GF offerings too. I love the things that they're adding!

I totally want to meet Rapunzel too. I saw Tangled twice I loved it so much!

 

[brookelizabeth]

I am super excited about the F&GF too! Henry will be thrilled beyond all measure with the Toy Story and Cars displays! It will be really fun.

We also have a CM breakfast planned - while it IS expensive, it's very fun, so that helps make up for the cost. Plus, you can stuff yourselves silly and skip lunch.

And, as always, I really enjoyed your flashback update! I love those old Disney memories! It's so fun to see what has changed over the years!

 

[Cat0727]

OoOOoh, the offerings for F&GF sound awesome! I really wish I could go see it next year, the Toy Story and Cars topiaries sound like they're gonna be amazing!

 

[tinkgurl]

I want to see the Toy Story topiaries!!!!

 

[Nermel9]

Awww, I'm sad I'm not going to the Flower and Garden festival this year. All the new things sound so great! I wish I could take a quick trip in April or May but it's just not practical! I hope the Fairy Garden is still there too, that was my favorite part!

 

[brookelizabeth]

I am near certain certain the fairies will still be there because with Toon Town closing in Feb, they have the fairies moving to Epcot...just in time for the F&GF...so I'm thinking they will be in their garden! Which would be REALLY cute and fun!

 

[RachelNinja]

Oh wow, love the new topiaries planned for F&GF!!! Howard's gonna flip when he hears that there are going to be Cars topiaries. I'm excited to see pictures of those!

 

[ash-n-brensmom]

Hey, I am joining in on your PTR!! Thanks for posting on ours as well. I have caught up on your updates and I will be checking in to see more!!! Happy planning!! Here's to a quick wait

 

[wdwgirl03]

I had seen the new F&GF offerings too. I love the things that they're adding!

I totally want to meet Rapunzel too. I saw Tangled twice I loved it so much!

I think all of the new things sound so cool! Can't wait to see what they look like.

I haven't seen Tangled yet. Hopefully over winter break!

I am super excited about the F&GF too! Henry will be thrilled beyond all measure with the Toy Story and Cars displays! It will be really fun.

We also have a CM breakfast planned - while it IS expensive, it's very fun, so that helps make up for the cost. Plus, you can stuff yourselves silly and skip lunch.

And, as always, I really enjoyed your flashback update! I love those old Disney memories! It's so fun to see what has changed over the years!

That is very true about skipping lunch. I'm really excited to try Chef Mickey's.

Glad you enjoyed the flashback! I need to get going on more of them.

OoOOoh, the offerings for F&GF sound awesome! I really wish I could go see it next year, the Toy Story and Cars topiaries sound like they're gonna be amazing!

I will be sure to take lots of pictures to share when we get back.

I want to see the Toy Story topiaries!!!!

Me too! I am wondering how they are going to do the Buzz Lightyear one.

Awww, I'm sad I'm not going to the Flower and Garden festival this year. All the new things sound so great! I wish I could take a quick trip in April or May but it's just not practical! I hope the Fairy Garden is still there too, that was my favorite part!

Aww, that stinks you can't go. But hey, you got to go on a holiday trip this year and we didn't.

I am near certain certain the fairies will still be there because with Toon Town closing in Feb, they have the fairies moving to Epcot...just in time for the F&GF...so I'm thinking they will be in their garden! Which would be REALLY cute and fun!

Oh, cool! I hope they are going to be there. That would be really neat to have them right in their garden.

Oh wow, love the new topiaries planned for F&GF!!! Howard's gonna flip when he hears that there are going to be Cars topiaries. I'm excited to see pictures of those!

I was going to say I'll be anxious to see your pictures since you're going before us but then I remembered you're going in Feb. The F&GF doesn't start until March. So I'll be sure to take lots of pictures for you guys! hehe

Hey, I am joining in on your PTR!! Thanks for posting on ours as well. I have caught up on your updates and I will be checking in to see more!!! Happy planning!! Here's to a quick wait

Hi there! Welcome...glad to have another reader. We're getting pretty close to our 100 day countdown so hopefully after that time will go pretty quickly!

 

[Mickey_Mom]

Hey Sarah! I have a lot of catching up to do but wanted to pop in and say a quick hello.

 

[OhMari]

Hi,
I'm bumbed that I am missing the artist in the park the weekend before we get there. My sisters are so determined that they have seen WDW, and there is nothing more to see. (Still baffles me) but I have to respect what they like and don't like.

We won't be flying home on the same plane. We decided to stay till Sunday. My sisters had to pay only $33 more and I had to pay $75, because i had the cheaper flight. I hate Southwest, when you put more numbers in for persons, the price goes up. It will give us Saturday to relax yet. But I don't know if I want to extend our stay at the Yacht Club, or just pack up and go stay at the Hyatt at the airport. I hate packing everything up and then unpacking one more time. I wish they wouldn't charge that extra expense for a Saturday nite. So dumb.

 

[wdwgirl03]

Hey Sarah! I have a lot of catching up to do but wanted to pop in and say a quick hello.

Hi Tracy! Welcome back (a few days late...). I'm looking forward to your TR!

Hi,
I'm bumbed that I am missing the artist in the park the weekend before we get there. My sisters are so determined that they have seen WDW, and there is nothing more to see. (Still baffles me) but I have to respect what they like and don't like.

We won't be flying home on the same plane. We decided to stay till Sunday. My sisters had to pay only $33 more and I had to pay $75, because i had the cheaper flight. I hate Southwest, when you put more numbers in for persons, the price goes up. It will give us Saturday to relax yet. But I don't know if I want to extend our stay at the Yacht Club, or just pack up and go stay at the Hyatt at the airport. I hate packing everything up and then unpacking one more time. I wish they wouldn't charge that extra expense for a Saturday nite. So dumb.

I think it's funny when people say that. I wonder what they would say about us since we go so much! I guess it all comes down to personal tastes but we never get sick of it!

Yay for an extra day. Too bad we won't be on the same plane though. Maybe we'll cross paths at some point or we might have to plan a Wisconsinite DIS mini meet. haha

 

[wdwgirl03]

Hi everyone!

Only 4 1/2 days left of school until winter break. Though I am still slightly annoyed we have to go that long. Oh well...in the midst of all the holiday activities/excitement going on at school I forgot that today it is

100 days until Disney World!!!


I think I finally remembered in the middle of the day today. That means tomorrow is double digits. Woo hoo.

I think I'm going to start a new countdown "game" but you'll have to wait to see what it is...

In the meantime, I thought I'd share this link that my sister posted on facebook today. New images of the Art of Animation Resort! They are not actual pictures, just drawings but I have to say it looks really cool. I have a feeling once it's open it's going to pass up Pop Century as the most popular value resort! I really wouldn't mind staying there. If you want to take a look, here's the link to the Disney blog...

Art of Animation Resort Pictures

 

[Nermel9]

Wow I can't believe you're at 100 days already!

I was looking at those drawings of the new resort when I was at work...they look great! I'm sure it's going to be really popular, since it's new and the theming is fantastic!

 

[OhMari]

Hi everyone!

Only 4 1/2 days left of school until winter break. Though I am still slightly annoyed we have to go that long. Oh well...in the midst of all the holiday activities/excitement going on at school I forgot that today it is

100 days until Disney World!!!


I think I finally remembered in the middle of the day today. That means tomorrow is double digits. Woo hoo.

I think I'm going to start a new countdown "game" but you'll have to wait to see what it is...

In the meantime, I thought I'd share this link that my sister posted on facebook today. New images of the Art of Animation Resort! They are not actual pictures, just drawings but I have to say it looks really cool. I have a feeling once it's open it's going to pass up Pop Century as the most popular value resort! I really wouldn't mind staying there. If you want to take a look, here's the link to the Disney blog...

Art of Animation Resort Pictures

I saw the link on Facebook. The Art of animation is my new favorite place. I never knew it existed until you mentioned it in your last report.

We definately have to meet up. I made a few ADR's and I told my nephew I would take him on Friday April 1 to a resturant at The Studios. They get vouchers for a CS meal and I thought it would be fun to do Sci-Fi resturant or Prime Time Cafe. I am leaning towards Prime Time, because all the food at Sci-Fi- you can get at the CS. Not worth the extra money.

 

[IheartDDuck]

Getting into double digits is so exciting! I'm dancing for you!

 

[Mickey_Mom]

Woo hoo for 100 days!! Can't wait to see how much I stink at your game.

 

[RachelNinja]

Yay for 100 days!!! I totally missed our 100 days. Today we were finally down to 65. I've been sending them a tidbit of info or trivia each day. Well, I WAS doing that for a while, but work takes over so sometimes I miss a few days, and I send it all at once. My goal is to turn them all into Disney fanatics too!!! They're extremely excited as am I, of course!

oOoO, curious to know what game you'll have! I really need to get back to doing mine!!! Haha, I don't have timeeeeeeeeeee!!!