Official August 2009 thread!

[PrincessMom4]

LOL it's funny you should mention these I LOVE the one I got from Mary Kay we actually just use it everyday in our home (keeps our counters clean and that way we know where everything is) so for trips it take a moment to roll it up (it has velcro for each space so it is easy to pull off one of the 4 bags to take into the shower with you) and it has velcro at the top to hold it close plus it has a universal metal clip so you can hang it anywhere. If you have a Mary Kay girl I would ask her about it.

PS Yes we have already started Packing as well...

what exactly do you pack early?? We have our misters packed and our ponchos too. I always buy extra tooth brushes and paste so that's "packed away". I have extra travel sized hair brushes too.

Am I missing anything??

 

[champ.49er]

We'll be at WDW from 8/5/2009 until 8/14/2009, but will be staying offsite. It will be my family's 2nd trip (1st was last year), but this time we will be bringing the grandparents for their 1st trip.

 

[snowangel72]

Aug.4-11 off site at Emerald Isle. Can't wait! See you at Blizzard Beach on the Lazy River....ahhhh to be there now....

 

[AxlRose330]

Just finished paying for our trip. Flights are booked. Only 45 days to go and then it is my first week at a deluxe. Although July is going to be a whirlwind month of craziness for me and my family but I cant wait.

 

[WDWAtLast]

53 days left for us! Made the last payment today and although I haven't started packing yet, I have started gathering together all the things I have purchased since last August - clearance sunglasses and T's from Disney Store, lanyards and pins, etc. Still have lots to do, though - I can't wait!!!

 

[bittersk]

Im down to 2 months now. Super excited... Im getting my room decorations finisehd and i do have a disney bag full of stuff for disney already... well i really have more like 3 disney bags. All we will need to do it transfer it to the suitecase when ready to pack!

 

[KigerKat]

I'm down to 68 days, here! I just bought our over the door shoe organizer for all of our toiletries and stuff. I tried to show it to DH the other day, but he still doesn't understand...

 

[blondemom]

Great thread! I'm under 70 days now! I booked last August, so it seems like it's been forever and a day! I am the only one in my family who is getting panicky already. I usually buy all new underwear and socks for the kids and get rid of the old stuff. I pack the toiletries. I will start sorting through our clothes this weekend to see if we have enough, need more, need replacements. I already bought some tee-shirts from the Disney Store.

It's right around the corner, guys (and gals!).

 

[xxliz28xx]

47 days here! My cousin is the last one who has to pay and she's waiting until Thursday (45 day mark) to pay for it! Driving me nuts!

My DF & I are also staying an extra 2 nights by ourselves, and with a pin code, we just upgraded from ASMo to CBR in a pirate room! Super stoked!

 

[mickeystoontown]

47 days here! My cousin is the last one who has to pay and she's waiting until Thursday (45 day mark) to pay for it! Driving me nuts!

My DF & I are also staying an extra 2 nights by ourselves, and with a pin code, we just upgraded from ASMo to CBR in a pirate room! Super stoked!

Hooray for the upgrade. We absolutely love the CBR and are sorely going to miss it this year. I have pictures posted in my trip report if you want to have a look see.

53 days left for us! Made the last payment today and although I haven't started packing yet, I have started gathering together all the things I have purchased since last August - clearance sunglasses and T's from Disney Store, lanyards and pins, etc. Still have lots to do, though - I can't wait!!!

I gather all year long because I know we are going back each and every Summer. I'd much rather do that than pay for everything all at once. Doesn't seem like you spend as much.

Just finished paying for our trip. Flights are booked. Only 45 days to go and then it is my first week at a deluxe. Although July is going to be a whirlwind month of craziness for me and my family but I cant wait.

Yeah for paying off the trip. I have just under $200.00 to go and still have a week. I've paid for my entire vacation with my ebay sells!

 

[NALA 24]

We will be in WDW from 8/16 to 8/22, staying at POFQ.
This will be our first time at this resort and first time using DDP.

 

[Diznotyzed]

We'll be the ones with a yummy drink by the pool at Coronado Springs August 22-30!

 

[susieb16]

We'll be there 8/1-8/6. Our first stay at POP!

 

[PoohGal05]

We're going in August! August 24- 30 @ AS MOvies! Can hardly wait!

 

[Aloha65]

Count us in! August 16 to August 22. Staying at the AKL with a Savannah view. Just one mom and three teens celebrating my DDs 16th b'day! I can't wait!!!!! Never stayed at a Disney resort before and it's been 5 years since I went to a park. Using DME and somewhat nervous from some of the bad reports. Also have read many bad things about the buses to and from AKL. Still, we are too excited to have a bad time even if we have to wait!

 

[PrincessMom4]

Count us in! August 16 to August 22. Staying at the AKL with a Savannah view. Just one mom and three teens celebrating my DDs 16th b'day! I can't wait!!!!! Never stayed at a Disney resort before and it's been 5 years since I went to a park. Using DME and somewhat nervous from some of the bad reports. Also have read many bad things about the buses to and from AKL. Still, we are too excited to have a bad time even if we have to wait!

I know people who will be using the DME from the aiport to their resort. Anything I need to tell them to double check?? This is their first vacation to WDW and I want to make sure things run smoothly.

 

[DisneyNutinNJ]

Final payment today.. Here we come!!! CBR from 8/21 - 8/27

 

[tinkerbell_xo]

Aug 18-26
ASMu! WOOO!!

 

[Shazzie B]

Count us in! August 16 to August 22. Staying at the AKL with a Savannah view. Just one mom and three teens celebrating my DDs 16th b'day! I can't wait!!!!! Never stayed at a Disney resort before and it's been 5 years since I went to a park. Using DME and somewhat nervous from some of the bad reports. Also have read many bad things about the buses to and from AKL. Still, we are too excited to have a bad time even if we have to wait!

We've stayed at AKL-no problem with the buses at all. Have a great time.

 

[DebºoºS]

Just one mom and three teens celebrating my DDs 16th b'day! I can't wait!!!!! Never stayed at a Disney resort before and it's been 5 years since I went to a park. Using DME and somewhat nervous from some of the bad reports. Also have read many bad things about the buses to and from AKL. Still, we are too excited to have a bad time even if we have to wait!

We used to use TTC even tried Mears once a few times. DME has been my pick now for many trips with great success. It's a fun way to kick off your vacation and the price its right!
Although I haven't stayed at AKL and can't speak to that resort I have stayed at GF, BWV, Contemp, SSR, BC,YC & OKW. Always fast and efficient.
The first few times I used DME I had them pick up our luggage from the airline. Now I just go pick it up and bring it down to DME myself. DME will load your bags on your bus if there's room. So far I've been lucky and my luggage has been on the same bus with me which means I can check-in and unpack quickly to get on with my vacation.