****OFFICIAL August, 2012 (PART 2)****

[OneBadApple]

I forgot to quote the Lilo dress, but thought is was adorable

OK here it is.

August 2012 DISers Facebook group

I have the settings set to open (anyone can see the posts) currently but I'm thinking that people might be more comfortable posting pictures if the posts are only visible to members. Give me your opinions and I will change the setting if needed.

Thanks for doing this and for changing the setting. I sent my request (my name is Lauren Pantaleo)

Who is doing photo pass? I was considering a share on another board but I am apprehensive about sending my money to a stranger and them having control of my photos online. I have a great camera and CM have taken some great pics with it so I hesitate to spend the $. Last time we had 8-10 pics on photo pass cards. Iseem to never see PP CM and I have never seen in any trip thise special magic shots. I think many of them I have seen of other families are not great anyway.

I'm trying to get together a group together on the FB group, but so faar no luck.

 

[LifeIsDis]

Me too. Phone zoo. Best is you can upload your own audio and cut it.

We use phonezoo too. Works great!

 

[ginny_lynn]

I still have a dumbphone and I'm cheap so I get my free ringtones off phonezoo. Doesn't have everything under the sun but I've found plenty to make me happy.




So, last night I started working on a shirt. It's a "hand me up" - my oldest got the shirt when we were in Disney in '09 and it doesn't fit anymore so I pulled it out of his "donate" pile and kept it! Hope this link works: Tower of Terror shirt The design had some cracks in it from wear so I used some white fabric paint to touch it up and I'm planning on going over it with glow in the dark paint. Not sure how good it'll turn out, but it seemed like a fun idea!

i will have to try phonezooo....

Love that shirt!

Now that I am finally done resort switching it is probably safe to add me to the resort list

We're
8/26 - 9/2 Fort Wilderness Cabins

34 days to go!! We're at Royal Pacific at Universal for 3 nights before Disney. I am really looking forward to that too. It's a totally different experience but Universal is a blast and we've grown to enjoy it as much as Disney

Let me know how it is!! I am thinking of there if we go back since we love camping!

Do you have any other fun summer or vacation plans coming up this year?

We live 10 minutes from the beach so spending lots of time there, but not much else....

my friend just sent me a picture of DD's Lilo dress. It's so cute! It's dark pink instead of red because DD is more a pink girl (read: total pink & purple princess). Hope it works- this is my first attempt at posting a pic.

Too Cute!!!!!!

OK here it is.

August 2012 DISers Facebook group

I have the settings set to open (anyone can see the posts) currently but I'm thinking that people might be more comfortable posting pictures if the posts are only visible to members. Give me your opinions and I will change the setting if needed.

Sent my request!!!

This thread doubled n size whle I was working!!! then grew another page as I was reading to catch up!!!

 

[Halloween Baby]

You won't need tags for going home. Actually you don't even need tags for going to WDW if you are in the system. Our tags didn't arrive for our trip last September, we just checked in at the ME desk and got our luggage no problem.

When you get to your hotel, just let them know that you need ME for going back to the airport. They will make sure all the information is there.

Thanks! I didn't know we don't have to have the tags for our return!

I've moved away from obsessing about ADRs and touring plans and am now obsessing about packing. I really want to get our suitcases out and do a trial packing session, but I think DH and the kids will think I've officially lost it if I do that

I feel the same way! He already thinks I'm nuts for most of the prep I do!!

 

[RetroCOTfan]

Sent my request!

 

[ellie'smom]

Jumping in.....late
We will be at the Dolphin the 21st to the 25th. Wanted to try a Boardwalk resort without blowing the vacation budget, so the Dolphin it is . We move over to POR from the 25th to Sept. 4th.( Free dining is my siren call) Trying to find my dining ressies book. Will post when I do. Please add us to the list, THANKS

 

[LifeIsDis]

Jumping in.....late
We will be at the Dolphin the 21st to the 25th. Wanted to try a Boardwalk resort without blowing the vacation budget, so the Dolphin it is . We move over to POR from the 25th to Sept. 4th.( Free dining is my siren call) Trying to find my dining ressies book. Will post when I do. Please add us to the list, THANKS

The Dolphin (aka the Fish) is such a beautiful resort. I loved touring it. I hope you have a great stay!

 

[elaine amj]

Who is doing photo pass? I was considering a share on another board but I am apprehensive about sending my money to a stranger and them having control of my photos online. I have a great camera and CM have taken some great pics with it so I hesitate to spend the $. Last time we had 8-10 pics on photo pass cards. Iseem to never see PP CM and I have never seen in any trip thise special magic shots. I think many of them I have seen of other families are not great anyway.

The best spot these days to find a share is on FB: http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/78167743594/ . That`s what I use to organize my share.

It takes a bit of trust - so feel out potential leaders. Talk and ask lots of questions. I had a fabulous experience in my last share and ended up spending half my trip with my leader because we really hit it off. I do always consider worst case scenarios just to determine if I`m willing to accpt the level of risk. When I first decided to try a share, I was nervous but at the end I figured the worst that could happen was I would be out $30. I wouldn`t have paid the crazy photo prices anyway.

When you have a card, you`ll magically see PP CM`s everywhere. For magic shots, you should ask for them. Some will say no, some will say yes. Not all are trained to do them. Also, if a photographer has a tripod, chances are - they CANNOT take magic shots. So we hunt down those without tripods.

I just love PP because you can now tell I`m part of the vacation too.

Oh could you add me to the resort list? We'll be at POP from 8/25-8/30
Thanks!

Can`t believe I didn`t even think of that - esp since I know your resort dates!

I'm trying to get together a group together on the FB group, but so far no luck.

Lauren, I was worried in the beginning too. Photopass+ shares are really hard though - dates and itineraries really have to match up. And be prepared to spend some time working out logistics. Frankly, it`s challenging and quite time-consuming unlike the relative ease of a regular PP share. Still, I`m thrilled I managed to work it out for my share

 

[beachmama3]

Could you please add me to the resort list? I'll be at POR aug25-sept1. Still hoping for ASMu Aug23-25 but haven't booked yet...sooo have to make a decision about that!

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I booked our days and got the discounted rates- very reasonable! So I say go for it!

DVC is definitely worth it if you go to WDW once a year or more.

I think we could swing that! haha! But even if we banked our points and went every other year, I would be okay with that. I think it is worth it just for the space- and I totally want to stay in the Treehouse Villas at some point!

 

[elaine amj]

After about 2.5 HOURS, I finally caught up with all the updates to the Park Days and Resort Lists from JUST THE LAST 24 HOURS!!!!

woooooohoooooooooooooooooo!!!

Some of you are practically on the same itinerary - it`s really neat!

 

[ginny_lynn]

The best spot these days to find a share is on FB: http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/78167743594/ . That`s what I use to organize my share.

It takes a bit of trust - so feel out potential leaders. Talk and ask lots of questions. I had a fabulous experience in my last share and ended up spending half my trip with my leader because we really hit it off. I do always consider worst case scenarios just to determine if I`m willing to accpt the level of risk. When I first decided to try a share, I was nervous but at the end I figured the worst that could happen was I would be out $30. I wouldn`t have paid the crazy photo prices anyway.

When you have a card, you`ll magically see PP CM`s everywhere. For magic shots, you should ask for them. Some will say no, some will say yes. Not all are trained to do them. Also, if a photographer has a tripod, chances are - they CANNOT take magic shots. So we hunt down those without tripods.

I just love PP because you can now tell I`m part of the vacation too.

How many are usually on a share? I may be interested in this...checking out the group you linked now...

 

[jm106]

The best spot these days to find a share is on FB: http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/78167743594/ . That`s what I use to organize my share.

It takes a bit of trust - so feel out potential leaders. Talk and ask lots of questions. I had a fabulous experience in my last share and ended up spending half my trip with my leader because we really hit it off. I do always consider worst case scenarios just to determine if I`m willing to accpt the level of risk. When I first decided to try a share, I was nervous but at the end I figured the worst that could happen was I would be out $30. I wouldn`t have paid the crazy photo prices anyway.

When you have a card, you`ll magically see PP CM`s everywhere. For magic shots, you should ask for them. Some will say no, some will say yes. Not all are trained to do them. Also, if a photographer has a tripod, chances are - they CANNOT take magic shots. So we hunt down those without tripods.

I just love PP because you can now tell I`m part of the vacation too.

Can`t believe I didn`t even think of that - esp since I know your resort dates!

Lauren, I was worried in the beginning too. Photopass+ shares are really hard though - dates and itineraries really have to match up. And be prepared to spend some time working out logistics. Frankly, it`s challenging and quite time-consuming unlike the relative ease of a regular PP share. Still, I`m thrilled I managed to work it out for my share

The share I was considering is just one other family do still pricey but less ppl to have my families pics. Thanks for the link. I'll check it out. Not much time to get to know leaders, I have 2 weeks.
I've had a card before, still never saw many CM.

 

[NightAngelX]

When you have a card, you`ll magically see PP CM`s everywhere. For magic shots, you should ask for them. Some will say no, some will say yes. Not all are trained to do them. Also, if a photographer has a tripod, chances are - they CANNOT take magic shots. So we hunt down those without tripods.

Silly question but whats a magic shot??

 

[jm106]

Silly question but whats a magic shot??

It's the pics That look like your holding tinkerbell or stitch is climbing out of the ground and your put on your best fake surprise look

 

[PFW]

RESORT LIST

All Star Music:

Elaine,
Can you please add me to the All Star Music List. We'll be staying there from 8/20 through 8/31.
Thanks,
Pat

 

[Whereisalyssa]

The best spot these days to find a share is on FB: http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/78167743594/ . That`s what I use to organize my share.

It takes a bit of trust - so feel out potential leaders. Talk and ask lots of questions. I had a fabulous experience in my last share and ended up spending half my trip with my leader because we really hit it off. I do always consider worst case scenarios just to determine if I`m willing to accpt the level of risk. When I first decided to try a share, I was nervous but at the end I figured the worst that could happen was I would be out $30. I wouldn`t have paid the crazy photo prices anyway.

When you have a card, you`ll magically see PP CM`s everywhere. For magic shots, you should ask for them. Some will say no, some will say yes. Not all are trained to do them. Also, if a photographer has a tripod, chances are - they CANNOT take magic shots. So we hunt down those without tripods.

I just love PP because you can now tell I`m part of the vacation too.



Can`t believe I didn`t even think of that - esp since I know your resort dates!


Lauren, I was worried in the beginning too. Photopass+ shares are really hard though - dates and itineraries really have to match up. And be prepared to spend some time working out logistics. Frankly, it`s challenging and quite time-consuming unlike the relative ease of a regular PP share. Still, I`m thrilled I managed to work it out for my share

I'm interested in joining a photopass + share too - can anyone tell me more about it or what makes this new + so much more challenging?

 

[SenecaWolf]

Silly question but whats a magic shot??

These:

Theres a lot of different ones and theres some that are park specific.

 

[NightAngelX]

These:

Theres a lot of different ones and theres some that are park specific.

The Stitch one is hilarious. Thanks for sharing!

Not sure what we're doing yet. Since I have a nice camera i will probably just have them use ours.

 

[fynook12]

Hello Fellow August Disney Lovers!!

I am finally heading back to the world that i love. It's been about 4yrs since i've been so i'm really looking forward to this trip. Due to finances we had to take a break from going to Disney twice a year. Anyways, I can't wait and we will be at the ASMU from Aug 13-17th. Here is my park list:

Aug 13- DHS
Aug 14- Epcot
Aug 15- A.K.
Aug 16- Disney Quest/D.D
Aug 17- M.K.


Our ADR's:

Aug 13- 50's PTC 9:05pm
Aug 14- Cape May Cafe 7:45 pm
Aug 15- Ohana 9:40 pm
Aug 16- Chef Mickey's 8:40 am
Aug 17- Kona Cafe 10:40 am

We are celebrating my DD 12th Bday so I have a custom cake planned for her when we eat at Ohana's since Aug 15th is her Bday. I can't wait to see it. I will definetly post pics when we return. I'm considering ordering her a white chocolate minnie mouse with some balloons saying happy bday to be delivered to our room the day of. If I decide to do so i will definetly include pics of that as well!! Hope to see some of my fellow diser's at WDW in August!!!

 

[PFW]

Date
Park
whether you plan to be there for RD.

Elaine,
Not sure about RD, we'll have to see how I'm feeling while we are there.

Here is my park itinerary to add to the list:
8/20 DTD and DQ
8/21 MK
8/22 IOA/US
8/23 DHS
8/24 BB then Winter Summerland Mini Golf
8/25 AK
8/25 EP Evening
8/26 DHS
8/26 MK Evening EMH
8/27 EP
8/27 DHS Evening EMH
8/28 AK
8/29 MK
8/30 EP
8/30 MK Evening
8/31 DTD

Thanks,
Pat