***Official April 2013 thread*** SEE POST # 4028

[Mousemommy1]

EXACTLY 2 WEEKS!!!!!

 

[alc571]

10 days out for us! We haven't done any packing. Bought some new clothes, and toiletry essentials. I feel so behind the curve! We didn't tell our son until Easter, so he would only have a short countdown. Unfortunately, this means we haven't done any preparations! Eek!

 

[cricket12960]

10 days for us as well. We haven't done any packing either. We have put the clothes and toiletries together and have yet to put them in the suitcases...Time has certainly gotten away from us!! Have a great Vacation!!!!!

 

[wdw4rfam]

SINGLE DIGITS!!!!! Finally decided to start packing when I get home today

 

[USAND3KIDS]

I'm not making the mistake of bringing beach towels this year. They end up taking up way too much room and looking at what we already have packed for the 5 of us, I can't imagine much more will fit in the car.......never mind all of the souvenirs we will be lugging back home.

Anyone have an opinion on whether we should just bring the Mickey ears and what nots from last trip rather than buy them new again?

 

[Alice Royal]

I'm not making the mistake of bringing beach towels this year. They end up taking up way too much room and looking at what we already have packed for the 5 of us, I can't imagine much more will fit in the car.......never mind all of the souvenirs we will be lugging back home.

Anyone have an opinion on whether we should just bring the Mickey ears and what nots from last trip rather than buy them new again?

Well, there are all sorts of new ones out with this year's promotions. Fingers crossed that this hat is still there:

 

[USAND3KIDS]

Well, there are all sorts of new ones out with this year's promotions. Fingers crossed that this hat is still there:

I MUST have this hat!

 

[donnac1218]

Could you bring regular bath towels from home instead? It would probably be more absorbent than the hotel bath towels, and take up a bit less space than the beach towels.

That's a really good idea! I didn't even think of trying that. Thank you!

 

[donnac1218]

I found this page showing the current purchase with purchase items. It was current as of last month, anyway. Thought some may be interested to see what the resort and park stores are offering as a deal. I got my beach towels as purchase with purchase in 2010.

http://www.disney-world-personal-shopper.com/2013/03/disney-world-gift-shop-purchase-with.html

 

[donnac1218]

LOL I just realized my ticker added "ONLY" to days left. Apparently, anything under a week must qualify?? Yipppeeeee, 6 days!!!

 

[TJDisneymama]

8 days!!!!!

 

[TJDisneymama]

really 7 days since we're leaving the night before to stay at the airport.

 

[bigjrfan88]

Stoked to only have 23.5 days to go....

This has been a lengthy countdown.

 

[donnac1218]

really 7 days since we're leaving the night before to stay at the airport.

YAHOO!!! We are practically on the same countdown...LOL Leaving Massachusetts wacky weather will be fantastic!

 

[USAND3KIDS]

Photo Pass plus question. I need to order today if I want to order with the discount, but I'm wondering if I waited until after we got back and ordered then, how would they have our ride photos that are suposed to be included?

 

[rebeccaariel]

Photo Pass plus question. I need to order today if I want to order with the discount, but I'm wondering if I waited until after we got back and ordered then, how would they have our ride photos that are suposed to be included?

If I'm not mistaken, you can't get Photopass+ when you're already back. You can buy it while at Disney or before you go, but not after, because they give you a special card that allows you to get the attraction and character dining photos as well as your regular photos.

 

[USAND3KIDS]

If I'm not mistaken, you can't get Photopass+ when you're already back. You can buy it while at Disney or before you go, but not after, because they give you a special card that allows you to get the attraction and character dining photos as well as your regular photos.

Well, I guess I'll go ahead and order it today. I'm not loving the fact that they really don't seem to provide enough information about it, and since it's been two years since our last visit this is one thing Disney that I am well informed about.
I supose after this, I will be .

 

[Lemonademouth]

This time in two weeks I will be hopefully sleeping so I can drive the first leg of our trip. We are leaving a day early so we can spend a day at Melbourne beach.

 

[USAND3KIDS]

This time in two weeks I will be hopefully sleeping so I can drive the first leg of our trip. We are leaving a day early so we can spend a day at Melbourne beach.

We are also leaving a day early but oddly enough spending the day/night in Richmond VA. Any ideas for a good/cheap place to eat?

 

[USAND3KIDS]

I ended up ordering the Photo Pass plus today.
Anyone have any idea of how long it typically takes to get to you?