Mom needed a break...no laundry, no hubby, no kids...sorta!! A SOLO TR..updated 11/15

[Alice In Tinkerland]

Hi Paula

Love your Photopass photos. You had the perfect expression for the Stitch picture!!!

OMG Prince Caspian is a cutie pootie!!! I haven't seen the movie But can't wait to go get my photo taken with this guy!!! Loved LW&W not sure why I didn't see PC. Maybe if I get my photo taken with him I can send it out as my Christmas photo and say here's my new BF. Maybe that will get my family to stop asking me when am I going to get married

Can't wait to see Toy Story Mania Mayhem on Thanksgiving Morning!!!!! I'll be there for rope drop. Do you think it would be better to grab a FP then get in line since the FP line gets so long. I am thinking that If I can be up front for grabbing a FP, I"ll maybe be about 20 minutes in Standby line but can see the Mr Potato Head show etc... Instead of going quick thru standby line then have to wait outside after for FP to ride a 2nd time. Or did the Standby line get really long fast too?????


You did a great job on your Pluto. You should frame it and hang it in the laundry room, that way when you are doing laundry you can remeber your great no laundry trip!!!!

Can't wait to read more.

Eve

 

[princess&her4princes]

Hi Paula!!

Loooove this latest update! I feel like I'm riding along with you and skipping out on my Mommy duties for the 5 minutes while reading your post. It's fun!!! Thanks!!

Wow...you finally met HIM!!! And the pic turned out great! Hope DH isn't jealous!!

You did great with your Pluto pic.....I"m impressed!!

Thanks for the surprise of another update so soon! You're spoiling us!!!

Btw, OT...have to ask.....how is it writing a TR, is it fun? overwelming? I'm thinking of doing one for my upcoming trip...any insight is appreciated!!

 

[ILuvCrush]

Paula,

I am loving your trip report. While I haven't gotten up enough gumption to go solo, I have gone on a Ladies Only F&W fest trip. WDW is a whole different place when you are traveling without children and/or husbands.

The gift card on the stretchy bracelet ARE reloadable. I got one for our F&W fest trip. It was great to use at the kiosks. They work just like the Disney gift cards. I like this method better than charging to my room. Also helps to "theoretically" budget.

Budget... at WDW??? Who knew!!
Thanks for posting!! A girls trip is definately on my mind.... ANY TAKERS?????

What a great update! I love DHS. I have never gone on ToT though. It scares me. DH wants me to try it at least once but I couldn't bring myself to do it this past trip.

ToT isn't as scary as it looks... really My mom almost peed herself on her 1st (and only) ride... it then took her 2 cigarettes til she relaxed enough to form coherent sentences!! But mind you SHE'S not normal!!

Hey Paula!!

First of all I have to admit I loved your scrapbook!! I'm a huge Creative Memories Scrapbooker and I have two trips in one album and I have already started planning for my January trip. I never thought of doing the Picfolio route since I love to do the original scrapbook although it will take me probably a year to finish it LOL Oh well relive my trip each time!!

Sounds like you had an amazing day at DHS! I must admit I haven't seen Narnia 2 yet so I might have to do that before my trip so I don't sound like a complete idiot when I go!!!

Thanks for a great update!!!

I have about 30 regular CM scrapbooks completed (I was a consultant for several years)... but now with the kids/work/obsessive vacationing habits... I'm having more trouble keeping up with all of them So an easy one here and there...makes me feel like I'm still somewhat productive!

I likes LW&W better than PC... PC had alot of battles and stuff, DH and DS liked it BETTER, for what it's worth I enjoyed it though, and am happy to watch it over and over cause Caspian is so easy on the eyes

After spending one busy weekend btween football, lacrosse, a husband, an eight yr old and a moody 14yr (yesterday- he's usually okay), I am ready to join you. I have sat here for the last hour and sum ready your TR - boy am I jealous. I haven't cleaned or done laundry. Thanks for cheering me up!!!!!!!!!

you're very welcome!!

Hi Paula

Love your Photopass photos. You had the perfect expression for the Stitch picture!!!

Can't wait to see Toy Story Mania Mayhem on Thanksgiving Morning!!!!! I'll be there for rope drop. Do you think it would be better to grab a FP then get in line since the FP line gets so long. I am thinking that If I can be up front for grabbing a FP, I"ll maybe be about 20 minutes in Standby line but can see the Mr Potato Head show etc... Instead of going quick thru standby line then have to wait outside after for FP to ride a 2nd time. Or did the Standby line get really long fast too?????

You did a great job on your Pluto. You should frame it and hang it in the laundry room, that way when you are doing laundry you can remeber your great no laundry trip!!!!

Can't wait to read more.

Eve

OMG... I would love to see the fiasco... wouldn't want to stand in it...but would love to see it. I'd grab the FP first... assuming the FP line is only a dozen-20 people deep. That should get you into the TSM line w/o too much more than a 20 min wait (hopefully ). Personally I'd rather stand in the ride queue and enjoy all the stuff to see.... it's really cool. Standing outside waiting in line for a FP is sorta silly.

Hi Paula!!

Loooove this latest update! I feel like I'm riding along with you and skipping out on my Mommy duties for the 5 minutes while reading your post. It's fun!!! Thanks!!


You did great with your Pluto pic.....I"m impressed!!

Thanks for the surprise of another update so soon! You're spoiling us!!!

Btw, OT...have to ask.....how is it writing a TR, is it fun? overwelming? I'm thinking of doing one for my upcoming trip...any insight is appreciated!!

Thanks for the compliments!! I am having a great time writing this TR!! I always wanted to write a book... doubt it would be good, but thought the journey would be neat. I'll tell you a secret....shhhhh..... I wrote my entire TR while I was on my trip Since i didn't have anyone to talk to while I ate or waited for busses and stuff... I just kept up a continuous running story about what I was doing. I couldn't get away with that on a family trip, but as a solo...it gave me purpose So, no, I'm not overwhelmed at all.... I'm just having trouble pacing myself.... cause the best parts are at the end!!!!!

Ahhhhh a cliffhanger!!!!!

Paula

 

[princess&her4princes]

Ahhhh....you're leaving me hangin'!!!!

Only kidding, take your time, I love this report and don't want it to end anytime soon!!!!

 

[faerieprincess]

Thanks for the compliments!! I am having a great time writing this TR!! I always wanted to write a book... doubt it would be good, but thought the journey would be neat. I'll tell you a secret....shhhhh..... I wrote my entire TR while I was on my trip Since i didn't have anyone to talk to while I ate or waited for busses and stuff... I just kept up a continuous running story about what I was doing. I couldn't get away with that on a family trip, but as a solo...it gave me purpose So, no, I'm not overwhelmed at all.... I'm just having trouble pacing myself.... cause the best parts are at the end!!!!!

Ahhhhh a cliffhanger!!!!!

Paula

LOL Paula i started my PTR that way, too. Great update, Prince Caspian sure is dreamy!!!

 

[2xcited2sleep]

All the best parts are at the end?? Well I thought the beginning was great so I can't wait to hear what happens at the end!!

Walk on TSM... well that is something I definitely didn't see while I was there. But I didn't do any wake up calls. I need my beauty rest!

LOVE that you were scoping out competition w/ the Prince. You're too funny. Sounds like he was quite taken w/ you!

Your Pluto came out great! Mine would be unrecognizable!

You know I'm in for a girls trip... anytime...and of course we know where...WDW!!

Finally loved your first picture of the sorcerer's hat... that's a great angle.

 

[Lady Lallie]

I think a girls trip would be a lot of fun!!

 

[missj1975]

I am all caught up on your trip report and I just have to say your pictures are amazing. I especially love your Haunted Mansion picture.

Your Prince Caspian was also adorable. His hair looked much more natural then my Prince Caspian.

I am sorry your creme brulee wasn't that good. I had three on my trip and the best one was from Victoria and Alberts but my second favorite was the F&W festival one.

Anyway, I just love your pics. I might have to "steal" your Haunted Mansion one. Ok?

 

[ILuvCrush]

I am all caught up on your trip report and I just have to say your pictures are amazing. I especially love your Haunted Mansion picture.

Your Prince Caspian was also adorable. His hair looked much more natural then my Prince Caspian.

I am sorry your creme brulee wasn't that good. I had three on my trip and the best one was from Victoria and Alberts but my second favorite was the F&W festival one.

Anyway, I just love your pics. I might have to "steal" your Haunted Mansion one. Ok?

help yourself to any of the pics I'll have some really good one coming up in the next few installments too
The creme brulee was OK... but next time I'll definately get one at the Boulangerie Patisserie instead.

My prince's hair was au natural... it was very nice, I was rather jealous actually!


Paula

 

[mickeysmyboy]

Great pics Paula!! I love the Tink picture!!!! Your scrapbook looks great!!

 

[scrapbookinmickeyfan]

I am loving your report. I will be going on a solo trip in March. It is great to read about the KTTK tour. It is one I was thinking about doing while I am there.

 

[Diamondintheruff]

I almost missed this last installment and it would have been such a shame to miss your prince caspian photo. Very cute indeed.

I think you did a great job on your pluto.

 

[brookelizabeth]

Its touted as a "scrapbook for people who don't/can't/won't scrapbook"
Definately a good place to start

This is PERFECT for me! I love, love, love your scrapbook. I am adding this to my Christmas list! Thank you for the tip.

That is one VERY long line for TSM! I hope we are able to make it to RD and get on quickly. I *might* stand in a long line for a FP, but not that long!

Great job on your drawing! I wish I had known about this on our Disneymoon, now with baby there isn't an easy way that we will get to enjoy this one for a few years.

 

[mom2jcc]

Just getting started and definitely subbing You have a beautiful family.

 

[ILuvCrush]

Great pics Paula!! I love the Tink picture!!!! Your scrapbook looks great!!

Thanks!! I love it too...it's currently my 'wallpaper'!!

I am loving your report. I will be going on a solo trip in March. It is great to read about the KTTK tour. It is one I was thinking about doing while I am there.

Try to do it!! If you can rally yourself early...do the 8:30 or at least 9:00 one, so you can hang out on Main Street and take pictures first!

I almost missed this last installment and it would have been such a shame to miss your prince caspian photo. Very cute indeed.

Missing Caspian would be a tragedy!! I hope there's a new hansome guy to meet on my next trip! I got to meet Captain Jack in Feb...and now PC...I'm on a roll!

This is PERFECT for me! I love, love, love your scrapbook. I am adding this to my Christmas list! Thank you for the tip.


Great job on your drawing! I wish I had known about this on our Disneymoon, now with baby there isn't an easy way that we will get to enjoy this one for a few years.

Oh I hope that you like it once you try it!! You might be able to go draw while Jr is napping in the stroller It took about 20 minutes or so. I'm sure you could figure out a way to do a drawing!!

Just getting started and definitely subbing You have a beautiful family.

thanks for joining in! And thanks for the compliment on the family they're pretty swell!!

Paula

 

[ilovemickeymost]

I've been away from CM for awhile, but what are the scrapbooks you used? I've never seen them before. And how are they different then the regular kind like them you can buy in the photo section of most stores?

 

[ILuvCrush]

I've been away from CM for awhile, but what are the scrapbooks you used? I've never seen them before. And how are they different then the regular kind like them you can buy in the photo section of most stores?

The one I used is a Picfolio Milestones Album. There's different sizes, milestones is the largest... 11x14). I gave up being a consultant almost exactly 1 year ago.... they came out not too long before that. Basically it has pages that are not actually cloth, but sorta FEEL like they are I'm not sure what type of polymer thay are made of. On the page is #2 4x6 vertical pockets, #2 4x6 horizontal pockets, and #1 4.5x6.5 horizontal pocket. The album meets the highest standards for being acid-free, just like all the CM products. It has the convenience of the old photobooks that you slip the pics in the sleeves.... but has some really nice advantages... ie your pics won't turn yellow, vertical sleeves so you dont get a kink in your neck, some size flexability to add matting/color, and it is much more durable.

It's hard to explain, or even see in a picture.... but the quality of the book is fantastic. If you know a CM consultant... you should check one out in person. I've seen lots of different types of albums, but this one is really different than the ones you can find in the photo sections at the store.

I hope I answered your question ok... and didn't sound like a commercial!!

 

[ilovemickeymost]

I hope I answered your question ok... and didn't sound like a commercial!!

Thanks for all the info. I'd love to have one, even if just to keep my pics in until I get around to scrapping them. That way if I NEVER get around to scrapping them, I won't feel guilty. The kids will still have personalized albulms, but I won't have to put all the extra time into them. As for the commerical, I use to sell Pampered Chef b/c I LOVE their products & whenever I go to a friends show I over promote the consultant b/c I believe in the products so much. CM makes the best albulms by far, so I know what you mean & will definately check out this type of albulm. Thanks so much. By the way your trip report is rockin the house. I love the pics of you w/ Tink & Stitch. These weren't available when we were there last or I didn't know where to get them. Where do they do these or did you have to ask for the special pictures?

 

[ILuvCrush]

By the way your trip report is rockin the house. I love the pics of you w/ Tink & Stitch. These weren't available when we were there last or I didn't know where to get them. Where do they do these or did you have to ask for the special pictures?

Awww you're too nice!!! I've seen the Tink one before, but not the Stitch one. I didn't ask for them (I was going to ask for the Tink one, but the CM beat me to it ) The PP told me what to do and said there would be a suprise in the pic when I looked at them. I never had them done before. I'm glad I did and I plan to ask next time, if they don't suggest it first!

 

[ILuvCrush]

Thanks for hanging around all week everybody, waiting for this update!!

Alright... its about noonish, and I'm hungry. So I make my way over to the Backlot Express. I pick up a hotdog, fries, and a coke. I found a shaded spot outside and had lunch while I watched the kids fight Darth Vader at the Jedi Academy. The show was cute, the kids were so excited!! My son was too big for it once it came out...but if he had been younger, he'd have loved it too!

After lunch, I tried to call Stacybeasem. She had PMd me her phone# right before she left to come down... I hadn't PMd mine back...I doon't know why. So this meet was ALL on MY shoulders!!

OK, before I continue... I need to give you a little background story that occured during my PTR... that wasn't posted. I have a dear friend that I've been close with ever since high school... I'm going to call him Sully

I don't see Sully very often...maybe every few years, because he's in the military. Sully was, until last month, in Iraq... so to help pass the time, I sent him oveer to read my PTR... so I could tell him all about the plans for my trip. Well, Sully is a mite overprotective. He gave me lots of advice about what I should/not say in my PTR to prevent stalkers (since I was going alone). I wasn't as worried, cause I figured if I hadn't had a stalker back in the days when I was young and skinny and cute... why whould I get one now But, I digress! Well, I followed Sully's advice, even though I thought he was being a tad overly cautious

Back to DHS. So I call Stacy. I had programmed the # into my cell phone before I had left home. The phone rings a few times, then finally I get an answer. OMG!! STACY'S a MAN!!! an OLD MAN!!! I hadn't seen a pic, but thru our PMs I thought she was a SHE! OMG Sully was right!!! I had no idea what I was going to say... now I didn't know if I wanted to go thru with the meet.

So I say..."um hi, is this Stacy??"
{silence}
Me: hello??
"who are you looking for?"
Me: 'Stacy, from the DIS boards'
'I have a dog named Stacy'
Me: "OK... are you at WDW??"
"huh??? I live in (I don't remember what he said)"
Me: "were you the person I was talking with on the computer about WDW?"
"I don't have a computer... leave me alone"
{click}

Well, apparently, I put the REAL Stacy's # in my phone wrong I felt like an idiot.... but at least no one but this poor old dude was witness to it

Since the Dis-meet was definately now a no-go... because of ME... I figured I may as well head back toward the stadium for the Lights, Motors, Action show. It started at 1:30... it was only around 12:20. I stopped at Muppetvision and saw that on my way. I got there as they were letting everyone into the theatre, so I saw NONE of the preshow! That's too bad... because I think the preshow for Muppetvision is as funny as the show itself. After the Muppets finished blowing up the theatre... I walked back thru Streets of America. I didn't take any pics, I don't even know why
I stopped along the way and got a Lemonade and some cinnamon almonds to munch on during the LMA show. I was finding a seat by about 1:00. That Stadium is HUGE!! The show was OK... I can understand why DH and DS like it (and I'll make sure I get my Bro and his boys there in Nov), but I wouldn't plan around seeing it again. I'll go see it with the boys or if whoever I was with wanted to see it... alone, I'd skip it

After the show, I figured I'd do Star tours. The wait time was 30min, so I grabbed a FP for later. I browsed around a few shops... but didn't find anything I wanted to buy. Around 2:30, I got a Mickey Ice Cream and found a place to watch the parade. The Streetmosphere characters were out entertaining those waiting for the parade. I wanted to watch and NOT participate so I leaned on a rail against a building in the shade.