May 2011: The kids are getting 3rd visit surprise! Now w/pics!

[Corrine 1973]

I am going to go with Tower of Terror for your DH's favorite ride, but this is totally a guess. I am sure I am wrong.

Favorite attractions at parks.

MK: Mine is Haunted Mansion, but Liam loved Buzzlightyear spin.
EP: Loved Soarin' but since we were only there for half a day we didn't go on a lot.
DHS: Loved TSM, but Liam can't wait to ride Star Tours II
DAK: Again only there for half a day, but we loved the safari. Also really enjoyed FotLK.

The pics from Easter are great. You guys looked like you were super busy.
Also had a question. Are only other trip to WDW was a wish trip and we stayed at GKTW so this is our first experiance getting Mickey Mail. Does everyone staying on site get those mickey tags are they just when you use a TA? It's probably a silly question, but all the Disney info packed in my brain this is not part of it. TIA!!!!

 

[Lidian]

I am going to go with Tower of Terror for your DH's favorite ride, but this is totally a guess. I am sure I am wrong.

Favorite attractions at parks.

MK: Mine is Haunted Mansion, but Liam loved Buzzlightyear spin.
EP: Loved Soarin' but since we were only there for half a day we didn't go on a lot.
DHS: Loved TSM, but Liam can't wait to ride Star Tours II
DAK: Again only there for half a day, but we loved the safari. Also really enjoyed FotLK.

The pics from Easter are great. You guys looked like you were super busy.
Also had a question. Are only other trip to WDW was a wish trip and we stayed at GKTW so this is our first experiance getting Mickey Mail. Does everyone staying on site get those mickey tags are they just when you use a TA? It's probably a silly question, but all the Disney info packed in my brain this is not part of it. TIA!!!!

Hmm.... we used a TA in 2009, booked through site 2010, and used a TA this year. I seem to recall getting 4 luggage tags per room the past 3 years. The ones I got through AAA had the AAA logo, but the ones last year did not.

I'm going to go run and verify though. I may be mistaken. I should have last year's still handy.

You may just get two luggage tags since its you and Liam ... but I really don't know. We're a nice round family of 4, and they come as a pack of 4 ... so...

Running off to go check!

 

[Lidian]

I am going to go with Tower of Terror for your DH's favorite ride, but this is totally a guess. I am sure I am wrong.

Favorite attractions at parks.

MK: Mine is Haunted Mansion, but Liam loved Buzzlightyear spin.
EP: Loved Soarin' but since we were only there for half a day we didn't go on a lot.
DHS: Loved TSM, but Liam can't wait to ride Star Tours II
DAK: Again only there for half a day, but we loved the safari. Also really enjoyed FotLK.

The pics from Easter are great. You guys looked like you were super busy.
Also had a question. Are only other trip to WDW was a wish trip and we stayed at GKTW so this is our first experiance getting Mickey Mail. Does everyone staying on site get those mickey tags are they just when you use a TA? It's probably a silly question, but all the Disney info packed in my brain this is not part of it. TIA!!!!

Hmm.... we used a TA in 2009, booked through site 2010, and used a TA this year. I seem to recall getting 4 luggage tags per room the past 3 years. The ones I got through AAA had the AAA logo, but the ones last year did not.

I'm going to go run and verify though. I may be mistaken. I should have last year's still handy.

You may just get two luggage tags since its you and Liam ... but I really don't know. We're a nice round family of 4, and they come as a pack of 4 ... so...

Running off to go check!

I was right. The times we booked through AAA, it had their logo at the bottom. Last year, it said "Walt Disney Travel Company" and had a Mickey Head above it. In 2009, it was just mom and Ann when we booked the package - we had already recieved Mickey Mail via AAA before we added Ann's son and his GF. Mom's Mickey Mail included 4 luggage tags even though there was only two names on the voucher. This may change, so I'm anxious to hear how many you get.

So yes, we have gotten luggage tags every year with our Mickey Mail, regardless of booking through AAA or Disney's website. You should be getting Mickey Mail soon!!!!!

This is exactly how they came - all blocked together:

And here's one attached to DD's luggage (that I have since removed and hidden):

We were super busy for Easter activities. So thankfully that has passed and now I'm just super busy with my OCD Spring Cleaning.

 

[Corrine 1973]

Thanks Lidian!!!

I guess it's a good thing that I am not the only one who keeps everything. I still have my Photopass card from 2009 and my GKTW room key/food card.

I am definatly glad that Easter is over. Now on to some more serious WDW planning.

 

[Lidian]

Thanks Lidian!!!

I guess it's a good thing that I am not the only one who keeps everything. I still have my Photopass card from 2009 and my GKTW room key/food card.

I am definatly glad that Easter is over. Now on to some more serious WDW planning.

Corrine,
Forgive me for not recalling that I read you got your Mickey Mail ... did it not include your luggage tags?

It should have been in the same envelope as the vouchers. And yes, I think there is a massive delay in the voucher-printing vs calling in changes and them showing online.

Because I got to thinking ... and we added Wes and Kayla well before our 45 day mark, but the vouchers only had Mom and Ann's names.

 

[Corrine 1973]

Corrine,
Forgive me for not recalling that I read you got your Mickey Mail ... did it not include your luggage tags?

It should have been in the same envelope as the vouchers. And yes, I think there is a massive delay in the voucher-printing vs calling in changes and them showing online.

Because I got to thinking ... and we added Wes and Kayla well before our 45 day mark, but the vouchers only had Mom and Ann's names.

We got the ME envelope on Sat with the green tags for the suitcases. Today we got something from Disney Destinations that had a monarail on the envelope. Insdide is a booklet with some information and tips for our stay. It says welcome **** family for Liam's Birthday Celebration on the front. It still has that we are doing QSDP on it though we are doing DP now and some other odds and ends that we can use for our trip. Just seems to be informational.

 

[Becc1]

Corrine, I got my info packets the other day as well and all I got were the yellow tags for ME no luggage tags When we last went in 2009 we got the plastic luggage tags which are still on our luggage but I was hoping for new ones, maybe they'll come later I did go and check my info packet to see about the dining and they do have our upgraded dining plan info but I did have to call ME to get that worked out because they had info for Christian's departure but not for my MIL or DN.

 

[Lidian]

We got the ME envelope on Sat with the green tags for the suitcases. Today we got something from Disney Destinations that had a monarail on the envelope. Insdide is a booklet with some information and tips for our stay. It says welcome **** family for Liam's Birthday Celebration on the front. It still has that we are doing QSDP on it though we are doing DP now and some other odds and ends that we can use for our trip. Just seems to be informational.

Sounds like your Disney Documents (as my TA calls it) hasn't arrived yet, but it should be arriving any day now! I got mine last week.

Here's a few sample pics of mine (it had lots of other pages, too):

 

[Corrine 1973]

Thanks for the information ladies!

I don't what I would do with out my two adopted sisters.

I definalty have not recieved anything like this yet. Yea, something else to look foward too. Those luggage tags look great, I can't wait to recieve ours. I let you know if I get two or four.

 

[mtgirl29]

Corrine, We got some Mickey Mail today with 4 luggage tags (like the ones Lidian posted a pic of) with a booklet with some vouchers/coupons. I am sure yours is on it's way!

 

[Corrine 1973]

Corrine, We got some Mickey Mail today with 4 luggage tags (like the ones Lidian posted a pic of) with a booklet with some vouchers/coupons. I am sure yours is on it's way!

Thanks TK, hopefully tomarrow. I'll keep you guys posted. Congrats on both of you getting yours. Can you believe how close we are getting before we get to WDW.

 

[mtgirl29]

Thanks TK, hopefully tomarrow. I'll keep you guys posted. Congrats on both of you getting yours. Can you believe how close we are getting before we get to WDW.

Since we are going at the EXACT same time, I am sure you will be getting yours this week!!!!
I know I am bursting at the seams with excitement!!! I am starting to panic a little, too, though. I still have a lot of shopping to do and I desperately need some new SHOES!! Hubs just shakes his head when I say that.... But I am sure you gals know what I am talking about!!!

Hi Lidian!!!

 

[lbuzz52]

There are two Mondays in May where DHS really extended hours. Yours is one; my DHS day is the other. I had originally picked my day because it was non fantasmic. Now almost every day except our first park day has two F! Showings. I'm hoping that the number of F! disperses the crowds some. TP didn't change the crowd level for that day for us either. And for some reason it shows much less than the others. I can't figure out why. All the other F! Days are higher, whether MK has MSEP or not. At this point I've decided not to switch. I really want to do the EMH dance party. And I'm happy with the schedule/crowd levels for everything else. Hopefully TP is right on the crowd level. And even if they are underestimating, I still think thatwe can get it all done.

My faves:
MK- BTMRR (nostalgic)
DHS- TOT
EP- soarin
AK- ?? Probably EE

 

[Lidian]

Thanks for the information ladies!

I don't what I would do with out my two adopted sisters.

I definalty have not recieved anything like this yet. Yea, something else to look foward too. Those luggage tags look great, I can't wait to recieve ours. I let you know if I get two or four.

Adopted? I thought I was the mailman's kid. I can't wait for you to get your Disney Documents! I'm anxious to hear if it comes with 2 or 4 tags for you!

Corrine, We got some Mickey Mail today with 4 luggage tags (like the ones Lidian posted a pic of) with a booklet with some vouchers/coupons. I am sure yours is on it's way!

Corrine, if yours doesn't arrive quick enough, take TK's.

Thanks TK, hopefully tomarrow. I'll keep you guys posted. Congrats on both of you getting yours. Can you believe how close we are getting before we get to WDW.

Is it time to get in the car yet?

Since we are going at the EXACT same time, I am sure you will be getting yours this week!!!!
I know I am bursting at the seams with excitement!!! I am starting to panic a little, too, though. I still have a lot of shopping to do and I desperately need some new SHOES!! Hubs just shakes his head when I say that.... But I am sure you gals know what I am talking about!!!

Hi Lidian!!!

Wow, I log off and try to get an hour or two of sleep and you girls threadjack me.

TK, you can come shoe shopping at my house. DH would appreciate it very much. I bought a shoe rack, and put most of my shoes on it (so I filled it up and the rest wouldn't fit) and DH walked into our room and this is what he looked like: He couldn't believe I had that many pairs of shoes. I didn't mention the box under the bed.

There are two Mondays in May where DHS really extended hours. Yours is one; my DHS day is the other. I had originally picked my day because it was non fantasmic. Now almost every day except our first park day has two F! Showings. I'm hoping that the number of F! disperses the crowds some. TP didn't change the crowd level for that day for us either. And for some reason it shows much less than the others. I can't figure out why. All the other F! Days are higher, whether MK has MSEP or not. At this point I've decided not to switch. I really want to do the EMH dance party. And I'm happy with the schedule/crowd levels for everything else. Hopefully TP is right on the crowd level. And even if they are underestimating, I still think thatwe can get it all done.

My faves:
MK- BTMRR (nostalgic)
DHS- TOT
EP- soarin
AK- ?? Probably EE

The fact that they did extend the hours (almost everyday for our week) and added in two showings of F! everyday (instead of the one showing on Tues/Thurs our week) really does worry me about crowds. I picked Monday - even with PM EMH in hopes it would be the lesser of the evils ... it had no F! showing and it wasn't on a SWW day. I just hope it isn't too crowded. I'm excited to see F!, but now I'm kinda upset that I'm missing out on an early evening. We planned to head back to the resort after dinner, before the EMH started. Oh well! I figure we'll see the first showing and then crawl back to the resort. I know we'll be exhausted... especially if DH will break to my will and accept the fact that I want to go to MK on arrival day.

I did suggest that if room is ready, he go nap and I take the kids to the pool. Then we wake him up and go to DTD for dinner and straight over to MK to see MSEP (rides if we have time before) and while Wishes is showing, we hit up some rides so we can have a smaller "to do" list on our MK day.

However, if he's not tired, I'd like to just immediately head to MK. So we'll see. He's not agreed yet, but its looking good. And I pointed out that it was only $5/person to add another day to our tickets.

 

[dtr_angel]

We got the ME envelope on Sat with the green tags for the suitcases. Today we got something from Disney Destinations that had a monarail on the envelope. Insdide is a booklet with some information and tips for our stay. It says welcome **** family for Liam's Birthday Celebration on the front. It still has that we are doing QSDP on it though we are doing DP now and some other odds and ends that we can use for our trip. Just seems to be informational.

I don't know when that came, if it was before or after the ME envelope and the other one from Disney. What's weird is the one you are describing went to my name at my parents address, and everything else came here. I thought it was really weird. I hope you get the rest of your mickey mail soon!

 

[dtr_angel]

your trip is getting SO close!!!

 

[Corrine 1973]

Sorry for threadjacking you Lidian. TK made me do it.

I say we all get in the car now and head down to Florida, we'll figure it out when we get down there.

Shoe shopping, did some one say shoe shopping. I am there, I don't have nearly enough shoes.

Still no Mickey Mail.Maybe tomarrow.

 

[Lidian]

your trip is getting SO close!!!

Can't wait! You'll be arriving just shortly before us, IIRC. Can we just make it May and leave already?

Sorry for threadjacking you Lidian. TK made me do it.

I say we all get in the car now and head down to Florida, we'll figure it out when we get down there.

Shoe shopping, did some one say shoe shopping. I am there, I don't have nearly enough shoes.

Still no Mickey Mail.Maybe tomarrow.

I see ... blame it on TK. Here I am, trying to be nice and offer up her luggage tags for you and you pass the blame to her. I see how it is.

I'll remember that I can't sleep when you guys are around.

I'm totally game for jumping in the car and heading down now. Let's do it!

DH put a restraining order on me when it comes to shoe stores. I'm not allowed within 50 feet of one.

I think Mickey is busy making yours extra special! And even worst case scenario, if you don't get them, tell the conceirge when you check in. I'm sure he can print up your "perk" vouchers and find some souveniour luggage tags for you. Granted, I'd call if you don't get them this week and ask. Maybe its been delayed. But I do think that if they don't come before you arrive, they can hook you up once onsite.

Fingers are crossed Mickey has it set to be delivered tomorrow! Can't wait to hear!!!

 

[mtgirl29]

I see how you all are....I go shoe shopping today and my luggage tags are up for grabs and I get blamed for the thread jacking. Well, just let me tell you....I might have made Corrine do the thread jacking, and I will do it again if I want to.

Lidian: I caught your "mailman" comment.....

Well, I am happy to report that I DID get some new shoes today and both kiddos did, too. I am trying to pass that legacy along to the offspring. My mom had gotten me a gift card for Kohl's last year for my bday and I had totally forgotten about it. So it more than covered my shoes. We also did a lot of summer clothes shopping for DD. She had outgrown her clothes from last summer. She did a cute fashion show when we got home. She is ready to go to Disney and I am, as well.
I am ready to just jump in the car with everyone else and head on down to Florida!!!

Corrine - Hope you get your tags in tomorrow! (see I did it again )

 

[Lidian]

I see how you all are....I go shoe shopping today and my luggage tags are up for grabs and I get blamed for the thread jacking. Well, just let me tell you....I might have made Corrine do the thread jacking, and I will do it again if I want to.

Lidian: I caught your "mailman" comment.....

Well, I am happy to report that I DID get some new shoes today and both kiddos did, too. I am trying to pass that legacy along to the offspring. My mom had gotten me a gift card for Kohl's last year for my bday and I had totally forgotten about it. So it more than covered my shoes. We also did a lot of summer clothes shopping for DD. She had outgrown her clothes from last summer. She did a cute fashion show when we got home. She is ready to go to Disney and I am, as well.
I am ready to just jump in the car with everyone else and head on down to Florida!!!

Corrine - Hope you get your tags in tomorrow! (see I did it again )

TK, you and Corrine can threadjack me anytime you want!

Are you going to share pics of your new shoes? And I love finding giftcards/cash that I had forgotten about. It's like ... FREE MONEY!

I think I'm going to have to take DD summer shopping soon. I think DS is still in good shape. I've already gotten both kids a slew of tees. Oh no! I forgot to take pics of them the other day. Guess I can do that later if I have time.

I'm still acting all Cindy right now. When I start my Spring Cleaning, I am SOOO OCD until its done. Yes, I go insane. I can't help it. And when Spring Cleaning starts, DH watches out the window for the men in white coats to come take me away. Thankfully, I'm almost done.

Today: Finish kitchen (stove and floors), tidy living room (scrub floors and walls), go through and retouch paint in a couple of rooms.

I'm hoping to be done before I get DS from school today. It's my goal. Then I'm going to watch one of the Netflix movies I've been hoarding for the past couple days.

And.... when I come back later, I have news to share! (Not job related, but trip related - waiting for TA to confirm so I don't have to make ammendments.)
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Corrine, my fingers, toes, eyes, legs, arms, and everything else I can think of is crossed that Mickey Mail comes today!

What time will you girls be picking me up for our early Disney adventure?