My family thinks I'm crazy..but I know you all won't! Back and my TR is started!

[AKL LOVER]

OoO I just got my first smartphone a few weeks ago! What countdown app do you use?

You'll have to include in your write up how well it worked for you (please?). I don't have allergies either but I would welcome the lack of motion sickness too! (Great find, Mary Ellen!)

I have a droid. It's a widget (not an actual app) called the Disney Vacation Countdown. Just search for it in the andriod market (if you have that kind of phone) and it should pop right up. It was Free

I use Bonine for motion sickness. Dramamine knocks me out, but Bonine lasts all day and I can't tell I've taken anything - except I don't get queasy. It's great to not be "drugged" or drowsy. Plus, when the pharmacist saw I was comparing the two last year, he told me to put the Dramamine back, the Bonine was stronger and didn't have drowsy effects. Worked for me!

(I do take Dramamine in the car, so I can sleep - but Bonine every AM when visiting the parks.)

Would love to hear if Zyrtec works. My DD is on it, so it would be one less bottle to carry.

Might as well add Bonine to my list too. Never heard of it, but I'm always looking for new remedies!

I've heard taking ginger root helps too. I still have most of a bottle from when we went on a cruise last summer. I'm not sure if it was a placebo effect or if I never really got motion sick but every time I felt the slightest bit nauseous, I took a capsule with food and the trip was great.

You can get a bottle of 100 capsules at Walmart for around $4-5.

Oh, I forgot about ginger root!

Back in high school, on a bus trip, I got car sick. One of the teachers gave me some ginger root (thing) to chew on - it was kind of like a licorice stick and kept me at the front of the bus. OMG I felt better in no time. So, yes ginger root does help. I completely forgot about it. But I'm not sure to what extent. And in my case, it was an after effect that helped ...

I have heard about ginger root but never tried it. So now I have a 3rd option ! It's also good to know that the ginger helped after you started feeling sick. I hate that once you start to feel sick, you can't seem to make it go away. Well I can't anyway.



So here we have it ladies, 3 seperate remedies for motion sickness: Zyrtec, Bonine and Ginger root/pills (who knew the DIS boards could be so informative for your health? Just one more reason to DIS!)...and I feel DIS-obligated to try them all! Perhaps this could lead to a fab title for my TR????

I told DH last night about your suggestions. He liked the idea of me taking one and then allowing him and the kids to spin me like crazy on the teacups to see what happends! Figures

I don't normally have to take meds to keep from getting motion sick while at Disney. I just avoid MS and simulator rides. And I don't let the fam spin me like crazy on the teacups. Those are the only rides that make me sick (thank goodness!!!). Sometimes the bus rides to and from the park bother me more than the rides themselves.

With so many tricks up my sleeve (or out of a bottle!) I might have to be a little more adventurous this year...

 

[AKL LOVER]

I didn't know there was a countdown app! I'm gonna go see if I can find one for my droid

I just downloaded the app! but *shhhh* don't tell anyone... people already think I'm crazy with the amount of research I've done for this trip. For someone who hasn't been to Disney in 15 years, I know A LOT about Disney!

That was easy, right?? Glad you found it! And don't worry--your secrets safe with me!

 

[jm106]

Your ticker is screaming so close now. Are you packing and prepping? So much fun, and we are right on your tail

 

[Lidian]

Don't tell anyone, but I've been running a Countdown App on my phone, too. Only, I've had to disguise it or DD will figure it out. She plays with my phone and the apps quite a bit. I won't, however, state what the app says, I'll never live it down.

 

[AKL LOVER]

Your ticker is screaming so close now. Are you packing and prepping? So much fun, and we are right on your tail

It is so close! I'm starting to get a little anxious. I haven't packed at all! I have my disney box where I've thrown in stuff that I've bought for our trip, so now I just need to get my butt in gear and pack it! I'm on spring break this week, so it will be done soon

Don't tell anyone, but I've been running a Countdown App on my phone, too. Only, I've had to disguise it or DD will figure it out. She plays with my phone and the apps quite a bit. I won't, however, state what the app says, I'll never live it down.

AAAWWW come on, now you have to share! You can't possibly end a post with that sentence and not tell us what it says. You know most of us on here are already crazy anyway, so we probably won't even bat an eyelash at whatever it says

 

[sahm2two]

Don't tell anyone, but I've been running a Countdown App on my phone, too. Only, I've had to disguise it or DD will figure it out. She plays with my phone and the apps quite a bit. I won't, however, state what the app says, I'll never live it down.

AAAWWW come on, now you have to share! You can't possibly end a post with that sentence and not tell us what it says. You know most of us on here are already crazy anyway, so we probably won't even bat an eyelash at whatever it says

Agreed! You *have* to tell us now!

 

[Monknmom]

I've heard taking ginger root helps too. I still have most of a bottle from when we went on a cruise last summer. I'm not sure if it was a placebo effect or if I never really got motion sick but every time I felt the slightest bit nauseous, I took a capsule with food and the trip was great.

You can get a bottle of 100 capsules at Walmart for around $4-5.

I have heard this too, my MIL takes candied ginger root which is the type that tastes like licorice and you chew it!

I just downloaded the app! but *shhhh* don't tell anyone... people already think I'm crazy with the amount of research I've done for this trip. For someone who hasn't been to Disney in 15 years, I know A LOT about Disney!

Ha ha me too! I have been banned from talking about Disney on my facebook and with family! That's why I love the disboards- no one gets upset with how much I can talk about disney on here!

It is so close! I'm starting to get a little anxious. I haven't packed at all! I have my disney box where I've thrown in stuff that I've bought for our trip, so now I just need to get my butt in gear and pack it! I'm on spring break this week, so it will be done soon




AAAWWW come on, now you have to share! You can't possibly end a post with that sentence and not tell us what it says. You know most of us on here are already crazy anyway, so we probably won't even bat an eyelash at whatever it says

I hope that the packing goes well! How exciting that you get to pack! I can't wait for you to get home- I know you can wait, but I want to read everything and take in more tips! You do have some really good ones that I jot down while reading!

 

[Lidian]

It is so close! I'm starting to get a little anxious. I haven't packed at all! I have my disney box where I've thrown in stuff that I've bought for our trip, so now I just need to get my butt in gear and pack it! I'm on spring break this week, so it will be done soon

AAAWWW come on, now you have to share! You can't possibly end a post with that sentence and not tell us what it says. You know most of us on here are already crazy anyway, so we probably won't even bat an eyelash at whatever it says

G'luck with your packing! You'll probably be back and done with your TR before I get to focus on my packing.

Agreed! You *have* to tell us now!

Ahhh! Peer pressure!

 

[sahm2two]

Ha ha me too! I have been banned from talking about Disney on my facebook and with family! That's why I love the disboards- no one gets upset with how much I can talk about disney on here!

that's why I love it here too! DH and I have started talking about where we want to go for our "kid free" vaca next year and think we've decided on a cruise, so now I'm researching for that and still planning disney. People think I'm crazy I have a feeling I'm going to need a vacation after Disney with 2 toddlers. It's a shame we can't just leave the girls at Disney while we go on a cruise Our cruise won't be till January or February of 2012 though.

 

[Moira222]

I have a droid. It's a widget (not an actual app) called the Disney Vacation Countdown. Just search for it in the andriod market (if you have that kind of phone) and it should pop right up. It was Free



I am downloading this even as I read on!!!

Might as well add Bonine to my list too. Never heard of it, but I'm always looking for new remedies!

I've tried bonine but remember still feeling sorta drunk or on benadryl all day.





I have heard about ginger root but never tried it. So now I have a 3rd option ! It's also good to know that the ginger helped after you started feeling sick. I hate that once you start to feel sick, you can't seem to make it go away. Well I can't anyway.

never tried ginger root, though I have tried the elastict wrist straps, chewing gum, coke products....



So here we have it ladies, 3 seperate remedies for motion sickness: Zyrtec, Bonine and Ginger root/pills (who knew the DIS boards could be so informative for your health? Just one more reason to DIS!)...and I feel DIS-obligated to try them all! Perhaps this could lead to a fab title for my TR????

everything makes me queasy, despite how much I love amusement parks. even being in a wave pool can leave me a little queasy. I hope you find one that works for you!

I told DH last night about your suggestions. He liked the idea of me taking one and then allowing him and the kids to spin me like crazy on the teacups to see what happends! Figures

I don't normally have to take meds to keep from getting motion sick while at Disney. I just avoid MS and simulator rides. And I don't let the fam spin me like crazy on the teacups. Those are the only rides that make me sick (thank goodness!!!). Sometimes the bus rides to and from the park bother me more than the rides themselves.

With so many tricks up my sleeve (or out of a bottle!) I might have to be a little more adventurous this year...

Be adventurous!!!

 

[Jonesloonybin]

I would also add Motioneaze to your motion sickness remedies. I heard about it on the DIS boards. I just ordered some from Amazon. I really hope it works. I have a combo of stuff to try, as well as the old standby of bonine.

Terri

 

[Jonesloonybin]

I was wondering about the snack list. How did you manage to fit it in. The list is so long!!

Terri

 

[AKL LOVER]

Ha ha me too! I have been banned from talking about Disney on my facebook and with family! That's why I love the disboards- no one gets upset with how much I can talk about disney on here!

I hope that the packing goes well! How exciting that you get to pack! I can't wait for you to get home- I know you can wait, but I want to read everything and take in more tips! You do have some really good ones that I jot down while reading!

I swear, NO ONE in my family wants to talk to me right now. It's sad really. But I don't care because exactly 2 weeks from this moment we will be at AKL enjoying the pool before hitting the hay for an early wake up the next day!!

that's why I love it here too! DH and I have started talking about where we want to go for our "kid free" vaca next year and think we've decided on a cruise, so now I'm researching for that and still planning disney. People think I'm crazy I have a feeling I'm going to need a vacation after Disney with 2 toddlers. It's a shame we can't just leave the girls at Disney while we go on a cruise Our cruise won't be till January or February of 2012 though.

It's funny you mention this b/c DH and I have just started talking about a kid free vacation sometime in the near future. I'm thinking a few days at an all inclusive resort at St. Thomas or St. Lucia or somewhere down there. I'm not too picky. I'd love to do a cruise but I'm too afraid--!

Be adventurous!!!

I'm sure going to try!!

 

[AKL LOVER]

I would also add Motioneaze to your motion sickness remedies. I heard about it on the DIS boards. I just ordered some from Amazon. I really hope it works. I have a combo of stuff to try, as well as the old standby of bonine.

Terri

I was wondering about the snack list. How did you manage to fit it in. The list is so long!!

Terri

A 4th remedy to try?? I could almost try a different one for each day of the trip!!! If I can't cure my motion sickness this trip, then there's no hope for me!

As for the snack list...I copied it into a word document and then shrunk down the font a bit. Then I cut out the snack places we weren't too interested in...like at the resorts we weren't going to be visiting at all. And I also cut out most of the drinks that were listed at most places (like soda and water and such) b/c those are pretty much offered at every place. I basically just printed up snacks lists for MK, EP, AK, DHS, DTD and AKL. When I was gluing it into my journal I cut and pasted to make it fit better on the pages...and I still ended up with 9 pages!

Good luck making yours smaller. Hope my suggestions help!

 

[Joyciemc]

It's funny you mention this b/c DH and I have just started talking about a kid free vacation sometime in the near future. I'm thinking a few days at an all inclusive resort at St. Thomas or St. Lucia or somewhere down there. I'm not too picky. I'd love to do a cruise but I'm too afraid--!

I vote St. Lucia!!! (Though to be fair, I have not been to St. Thomas)
DH and I fell in love with St. Lucia on our 'Engagementmoon' and reallllllly want to go back, so I have it on the brain

 

[Monknmom]

I swear, NO ONE in my family wants to talk to me right now. It's sad really. But I don't care because exactly 2 weeks from this moment we will be at AKL enjoying the pool before hitting the hay for an early wake up the next day!!



I know I am excited about the TR because I have added some of your stuff to mine! I want to make sure I made a good choice!

 

[Becc1]

for 2 weeks!

 

[bcnorth]

Hello again,

hope to see you at the lodge in a few days, can't believe it is almost time to go. My son is now counting down the days until he leaves. It will take us two whole days just to get to WDW since we fly from the west coast and we live 5 min from the Alaskan Border......

Like you, I haven't even packed yet, but have thrown stuff into the vacinity of the suitcase, still debating if we should have a separate case for DS (6) or just put his stuff in my bag. I debate this because I am travelling alone with him for most of the trip as the DH works in Manitoba and that's a three hour drive and two plane rides away from where we are right now.

I also can sympathize about being the single mom, since my husband works away for four to eight weeks at a time, the yard work, which I consider man's work, has now fallen on to my lap....

The best thing though is that WDW is only 11 days away, are you thinking about registering at the ten day mark? Is there an advantage to doing this? We won't be getting to the resort until 6:30pm so should I do the advance thing? So many decisions.......

 

[AKL LOVER]

I vote St. Lucia!!! (Though to be fair, I have not been to St. Thomas)
DH and I fell in love with St. Lucia on our 'Engagementmoon' and reallllllly want to go back, so I have it on the brain

I think that I would be happy with just about any place tropical, but St. Lucia is sounding really nice. My SIL got married there a couple of years ago and the pictures were AMAZING!

I know I am excited about the TR because I have added some of your stuff to mine! I want to make sure I made a good choice!

I'm sure you understand, but I'm not looking forward to starting the TR just yet...only b/c that means my trip is over!! Boo

for 2 weeks!

It's getting so close! And look at your ticker--you guys will be at 30 days soon!!

Hello again,

hope to see you at the lodge in a few days, can't believe it is almost time to go. My son is now counting down the days until he leaves. It will take us two whole days just to get to WDW since we fly from the west coast and we live 5 min from the Alaskan Border......

Like you, I haven't even packed yet, but have thrown stuff into the vacinity of the suitcase, still debating if we should have a separate case for DS (6) or just put his stuff in my bag. I debate this because I am travelling alone with him for most of the trip as the DH works in Manitoba and that's a three hour drive and two plane rides away from where we are right now.

I also can sympathize about being the single mom, since my husband works away for four to eight weeks at a time, the yard work, which I consider man's work, has now fallen on to my lap....

The best thing though is that WDW is only 11 days away, are you thinking about registering at the ten day mark? Is there an advantage to doing this? We won't be getting to the resort until 6:30pm so should I do the advance thing? So many decisions.......

Glad to hear that you guys are getting excited! I can't imagine having to take 2 WHOLE DAYS to get to Disney--talk about torture!! DH and I traveled to Alaska back before we were married and fell in love with it. I know you don't live there, but ever since then, when I hear someone mention Alaska, I think back to that trip. We had so much fun!

We will definitely do online check-in. We've done it for the past 2 years since they made it available and it's definitely made check-in quicker for us. It's nice because when you get to the resort you go to the online check-in line and all your paperwork and KTTW cards will be printed and ready in a folder--no waiting for that! All you basically have to do is give them a credit card so they can add that info and link it to your room and you're done! Besides, if a number of people happen to ride the ME bus from the airport with you to AKL, chances are they will probably be doing regular check-in (I don't think many people know about or use online check-in) so you wouldn't have to wait behind them.

Besides--online check-in makes our vacation SEEM EVEN CLOSER!!

 

[TnTWalter]

just want to say that for when you're going you should be aok on touringplans...very low crowd levels. Would almost do better with the 'cheat sheets'.

Love the binder. Is it 8.5 x 11?

thanks.

Have a great time!