Mike & Missy's Grand Adventure! A DCL & WDW Pre-TR w/ pics! Updated-09/18

[Jennifer48]

Take your time getting your father better. We'll always be here.

 

[kileybeth]

Oh my, that's so scary, glad you could be there for him, I know he is glad too! My Prayers are with your Dad and all the family as he recovers. Let us know how he is doing.

The cruise will still be here when you need a breather from life's harder stuff and something to refocus on and anticipate. Look forward to seeing which shoes you actual do get!

 

[aussieinvasion]

It is isn't it!? It's crazy to think about how close it really is in comparison to how long we've been waiting!!!

Ain't that the truth

Missy, Im sorry to hear about your dad. My mum had a triple bypass about a year ago now, and I can totally understand the worry and the recovery process involved. She's a lot better now, thank goodness and I'm sure your dad will be fine and recover quicker with all of you there to support him

Well, I am ashamed to say I have been away far too long as I dont even know what D23 is !!! I'll have to go back and research now

I love your choice of dresses. They styles are similar to what I had in mind for myself so that's very reassuring that It will all be ok. I love the neckline on your black dress, just lovely Just to throw in my 2 cents worth about the heels, I liked #1 and #5.

 

[UGAFan0829]

I know you are being a great nurse to your Daddy and I hope he is feeling better everyday!

So sorry to hear about your Dad, glad that he has you and the rest of your family to help him through his recovery.

Take your time getting your father better. We'll always be here.

Oh my, that's so scary, glad you could be there for him, I know he is glad too! My Prayers are with your Dad and all the family as he recovers. Let us know how he is doing.

The cruise will still be here when you need a breather from life's harder stuff and something to refocus on and anticipate. Look forward to seeing which shoes you actual do get!

Ain't that the truth

Missy, Im sorry to hear about your dad. My mum had a triple bypass about a year ago now, and I can totally understand the worry and the recovery process involved. She's a lot better now, thank goodness and I'm sure your dad will be fine and recover quicker with all of you there to support him

Well, I am ashamed to say I have been away far too long as I dont even know what D23 is !!! I'll have to go back and research now

I love your choice of dresses. They styles are similar to what I had in mind for myself so that's very reassuring that It will all be ok. I love the neckline on your black dress, just lovely Just to throw in my 2 cents worth about the heels, I liked #1 and #5.

Thank you all so very much for your kind thoughts and words. It really, really means a lot to me!

 

[aussieinvasion]

Hi Missy,

Just thought I would check in with you and see how you are feeling and how its all going. My thoughts are with you

 

[UGAFan0829]

Hi everyone! I just wanted to check-in for a quick minute. I'm sorry that I haven't posted any real updates lately. There just hasn't been anything new with the cruise plans, but hopefully that will change soon.
It seems like things have been kinda gloomy around my house lately. My Dad is getting better, and we are very greatful for that. However, Mike's company had some lay-offs last week. And those that still have a job are having to take a pay cut. I'm just thankful that Mike still has a job. He was kinda upset about the layoffs because one of his good friends was let go. Mike helped get him the job, so he felt pretty bad about it. And now my job just put a new internet usage policy into place. We can only use the internet for a total of 20 minutes a day now. I guess I've taken being able to log onto the DIS for granted. It had become my addiction here at work! It was nice 2 be able to log on and get my Disney fix for the day. So I'm actually writing this post from my phone!
Anyway...thanks for hanging in there with me! Keep your fingers crossed that I'll have something good to update on soon!

 

[Jennifer48]

 

[UGAFan0829]

Well, I finally have some exciting news to share! The DH and I decided to take advantage of the free dining offer, so I called this morning and booked a package for us for 4 nights after the cruise at Pop Century!! I am totally excited. As if going on a 7-night cruise wasn't enough, and now we're going to WDW too!!!
Actually, when we booked the cruise, we had also booked a whole week at the Wilderness Lodge for after the cruise. But after a lot of thought, we didn't think we could swing both the cruise AND a week in Disney. We've been really sad about it ever since we cancelled, so when free dining was announced, it was too hard not to go for it!!!

I still have a few things to get done cruise wise, but now I get to make plans for Disney World as well!!

 

[Mickey's Goofy Gal]

OMG - I am soooooooo excited for ya'll! This is great news and ya'll are so deserving of this extended vacation!!!! This makes me so sad for me though - LOL! Just kidding - you know I am always happy when people (especially my friends) get to go to WDW!!!!!!!!

It is time to get to planning Jenny and family stayed at POP last year and they loved it.

 

[UGAFan0829]

OMG - I am soooooooo excited for ya'll! This is great news and ya'll are so deserving of this extended vacation!!!! This makes me so sad for me though - LOL! Just kidding - you know I am always happy when people (especially my friends) get to go to WDW!!!!!!!!

It is time to get to planning Jenny and family stayed at POP last year and they loved it.

Awww, thanks! I'm looking forward to the day when y'all get to go again!!
I think this is definitely a once in a lifetime kinda thing--We only celebrate 10 years once, so I figure that's good enough reason to do both!

I'm glad to know that Jenny and her family liked Pop! I'm really excited about staying there. As crazy as it may sound, I was a little worried at first, but after looking at all the pictures, I can't wait!!!

 

[Jennifer48]

Great news!!

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

 

[UGAFan0829]

I know that the new D23 thing has really been a much debated topic since it's announcement, so I realize that everyone feels differently about it. But of course, I had to take part in it, especially since this is the charter year. I've been "patiently" awaiting the arrival of my "stuff" for a couple of weeks now. So, as you can imagine, I was super excited when the mailman brought it today! According to the letter that was included my mailing, the "special surprise" from the Disney Archives will be mailed later. Here's what was included:

I was sad that I couldn't include both mine and Mike's name on the certificate, so I just went with mine.

I really like this quote that's on the back of the magazine:

Mike and I also visited the Disney Store a few days ago to pre-order Bolt. They had their shirts on sale, so I picked up a couple that I had been eyeing online:

Of course this one is my favorite, and the one I wanted the most:

There was a Donald shirt that Mike had seen on a previous shopping trip that he liked, but of course they didn't have it this time.

Next on my list is to get our Pirate Night costumes ordered! Hopefully I'll get to do that soon...there are a couple on e-Bay that I've been eyeing that are a decent price.

 

[Jennifer48]

Cute shirts!

Keep us posted on what the "surprise" gift is from D23. If I wasn't getting married and saving to buy a house this year, I would have joined too. Just not in the budget. I'm excited to see what other stuff you get by being a member

 

[Mickey's Goofy Gal]

I love the shirts and can't wait to see all the D23 stuff. Hint Hint - we need to get together soon after I get over this bronchitis and sinus mess.

 

[UGAFan0829]

Mike's pirate costume arrived yesterday! I'm so excited that he finally has it. I actually ordered it off e-Bay, and it didn't take long at all to get here. Of course I took some pics so you could get an idea...
This is what the "model" looks like in the costume:

And this is the actual costume, minus a few of the accessories:

I was a little worried about the boots since the costume only came with covers, but Mike has a pair of black dress shoes that work perfect with the covers. I talked him into trying it on yesterday as soon as we got home and he is so darn cute in it. He's not crazy about the headband though, so I doubt he will wear that. I wanna get him an eye patch and a hook for one of his hands, and then he will be all set.
Now, I've just gotta get my costume. I had found several on e-Bay in the style that I liked when I was looking for Mike's, and now there isn't a single one on there. Almost all of the ones that are listed are very short, and definitely not anything that I would feel comfortable wearing. So I did a google search and found the one I was looking for:

I'm not sure how it will look on me, but it's about the only one that I could find that I think I would feel okay wearing. I just hope the skirt is long enough. It will probably be a few weeks before I order it, but at least I already know what I want!!!

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Cute costume! I wanted to dress up for pirate night but I just can't find anything I like that would actually look good on me.

 

[Mickey's Goofy Gal]

I like Mike's costume and you need to post a picture of him in it!!!! I think you should order that one for you cause I like it too! I know you are getting more and more excited as the days pass by!!!

 

[UGAFan0829]

My D23 "surprise" arrived in the mail yesterday. I was expecting some kind of figurine, so when I saw a tube in the mailbox from Disney, I was a little surprised! I wasn't sure what to expect as I opened it, but I was pleasantly surprised. Here's what I got:

I love it! I can't wait to get it framed and hung in my Disney room!!!

 

[Jennifer48]

What a great gift! Thanks for sharing!