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

[netnurse31]

Actually that is the FIRST thing DH checked when I told him. I was like 'really? you think I don't know how to put a gas cap on?' then he had me start the car again and the silly light was still on. But its interesting to know that it caused the light to come on for you. That's a good first thing to check. I wish it had been that easy. He's gonna go harass the service dept at Hyundai tomorrow.


You probably already know this so I don't know why I'm sharing. BUT from what I've read online the Mickey and Minnie fastpasses are in a different system from regular fast passes so you can hold those with another ride at the same time. That said I plan on doing Mickey and Minnie fast passes too. I feel kind of silly waiting in character lines but I really want to see Mickey and Minnie!

In awesome news....DH is feeling GOOD! He took his shot yesterday and I was really worried because he was back to where he couldn't get up without assistance and just hurt all over. Today he said he feels good besides his arms and his skin is feeling better already. Hopefully by Saturday he will be feeling and looking as good as new. So we are DEFINITELY going!!!

This time next week we should be in FL!!!!!!

That's terrific news!!!

 

[netnurse31]

Here I am with Minnie last year. It's a good thing Mickey was busy in the kitchen at Chef Mickey's or it could have gotten ugly.

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What a GREAT pic!!!!! I love it!

 

[netnurse31]

When she saw our pictures she asked if there was anyone you didn't propose to? I replied well yes there was Winnie the Pooh...but your daughter has something to tell you.

ROFL!

 

[NightAngelX]

My phone countdown says 5 days!! OMG! It doesnt seem real yet. I wont believe it til I am there.

Power is out at work today so I am stuck cleaning out my desk...joy. 5 days!!__

 

[netnurse31]

Tomorrow's my big day... lab test! It's the deciding factor to a really happy week or a REALLY bad one!!

I'm an uber-organizer and I haven't brought myself to actually start the packing process. Hope once tomorrow occurs, it'll change!

Wish me luck! Hopefully, my blood will ace this test!!

Good luck!!!!!

 

[netnurse31]

Can you believe that I am busy rearranging my schedule? We just found out at 10:30 tonight that our friends decided to take 1 day of their non-Disney visit to Orlando to do Epcot. Our kids want to do Perry's Adventure together on Sunday. We were going to start our trip on Tuesday with that, but now we will wait til Sunday....not a big deal until I looked at my schedule. That would give us 2 EPCOT days since I was able to get Le Cellier on Saturday...hate to cancel that! We don't want to spend that much time in Epcot. We also would not have an MK rope drop day. Time to do some thinking! Do I want to cancel Le Cellier?
My biggest frustration? The Disney website is not letting me access my adrs online so I can cancel what we don't need. I actually sent an e-mail about the issues I have had tonight and on so many other occasions with their site.

That's one of the reasons why we get hopper tickets. We tend to be all over the place and I like the freedom it gives us. Last year, on an EMH night, we were in all four parks on one day! I know it sounds crazy but the crowds were so light and the transportation was terrific. I don't know that we will ever do this again but it's nice to know we can.

I just booked Le Cellier for lunch on the Saturday we are there as well. It took me forever too find an open ADR! Not sure if I would ever cancel it as I believe it the last year lunch will be included on the dining plan. Good luck with your decision!

 

[4Joyces]

Everyone who is arriving this week, have a magical time! So excited for you! Post pics too here and on the Facebook group when you can!
Also, I read somewhere in the forum about renting a Keurig coffee machine for the hotel rooms. Does anyone have information on how to go about doing that? thanks so much!

blast822 gave me a head's up on Facebook for the Keurig rental. You can find "personal disney shopper" on FB (http://www.facebook.com/DisneyShopper)
or email her at damkell@yahoo.com

It's only $25 for the length of stay, so very reasonable. She'll also do grocery shopping for you. IMO, the shopping part is a little on the high side for price compared to wegoshop or GG, but I'd rather just deal with one person and we aren't getting that many groceries, so I'm using her services for both the Keurig and groceries.

Barb's there right now, so I'm anxious to hear what she thought of the service when she gets back!

 

[mrstomrice]

That's one of the reasons why we get hopper tickets. We tend to be all over the place and I like the freedom it gives us. Last year, on an EMH night, we were in all four parks on one day! I know it sounds crazy but the crowds were so light and the transportation was terrific. I don't know that we will ever do this again but it's nice to know we can.

I just booked Le Cellier for lunch on the Saturday we are there as well. It took me forever too find an open ADR! Not sure if I would ever cancel it as I believe it the last year lunch will be included on the dining plan. Good luck with your decision!

We will be hopping this trip with our APs, so I am torn. I think we are cancelling Le Cellier. Our adr is 11:30 and it is just bad timing if we want to be in a different park. We just cancelled Ohana for breakfast on Friday. I am trying to be less crazy for this trip and Le Cellier is not helping me do so

 

[Halloween Baby]

Here's our schedule:
Tuesday: Land at 12:45, get rental car, settle in at hotel then ????????
Wed: AK at rope drop, Ohana for dinner at 6:40
Thurs: Sea World
Fri: Here is where I am torn. It is an evening EMH. I want to stay as late as we can. I was going to have us sleep in, got to Ohana for 10:50 adr, head to park, get boys haircuts at 1 pm, head back to resort to rest, then head back to MK at 7 or so for evening EMH.
I think I need to cancel Ohana so we can do rope drop, head home after Harmony Barbershop, then head back???? We made adrs at Tonys for dinner just in case.
Sat: Sleep in, Le Cellier at 11:30 for lunch, mid day...?????? Dinner at Hoop De Doo Revue
Sun: Epcot, Agent P, lunch with friends at Via Napoli
Mon: DHS day, H&V character lunch

Why can't I just relax? We are going back in December and February? I need to chill out for this trip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Couldn't you do rope drop and get some rides/shows in, then head to Ohana? You'd have over an hour to get stuff in with small crowds!

 

[OneBadApple]

Thanks but I had more success with Daisy.

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Love it!!!!

We are at the Beach Club (and the wifi here is working great)!!! Our room is so nice AND we have a view of Spaceship Earth!

Had a great day so far. Went to DTD and has our first dismeat! We met Karin (aka dizneat) and her brother Tom. We went on the same cruise last year. It was great to meet them again!

Our ADR for Cape May is at 6:20 so we still have a while. Then it's off to MK!

So jealous!!!

Flying out in 13hrs!

Waiting for Wishes right now in Fantasyland

Again jealous!

Tomorrow's my big day... lab test! It's the deciding factor to a really happy week or a REALLY bad one!!

I'm an uber-organizer and I haven't brought myself to actually start the packing process. Hope once tomorrow occurs, it'll change!

Wish me luck! Hopefully, my blood will ace this test!!

Sending you lots of pixie dust.

Leaving to the airport! Have a great week everyone!

Have a safe trip!!!

In awesome news....DH is feeling GOOD! He took his shot yesterday and I was really worried because he was back to where he couldn't get up without assistance and just hurt all over. Today he said he feels good besides his arms and his skin is feeling better already. Hopefully by Saturday he will be feeling and looking as good as new. So we are DEFINITELY going!!!

This time next week we should be in FL!!!!!!

That is awesome news.

We started packing the weekend and that is making this trip seem so real now. I need some pixie dust myself; my uncle (like a dad) was admitted to the hospital this morning. His granddaughter is getting married on the 9/1. Please say some prayers that everything turns out OK.

 

[AuroraNJ]

I was so excited I couldn't sleep last night and I have 10 more days to go!!! UGH!

 

[mrstomrice]

Couldn't you do rope drop and get some rides/shows in, then head to Ohana? You'd have over an hour to get stuff in with small crowds!

I normally would, but the plan is to do MK until 2 am that night, so we were going to sleep in I think we'll wing it as best we can....or I can!

 

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

So jealous of all you guys in the packing stages .

I must be one of the last to leave. Will netnurse31 and I be the only ones hanging around by next weekend? We leave the 25th.

 

[PrincessatheartMN]

So jealous of all you guys in the packing stages .

I must be one of the last to leave. Will netnurse31 and I be the only ones hanging around by next weekend? We leave the 25th.

We leave on the 27th.

I just got my last ressie for Sci-fi lunch in. Whoot whoot... I started my ressie late for table services (rookies mistake since it is my first trip) but I got all my ducks on a roll perfectly (hehehe perfectly )

DH got all his vacation days in. I just need to figure out if I want to pack groceries or order groceries. We have 10 free bags check up to 70lbs. I might as well pack a cooler with water and milk in it. Anyone thinks this is a bad idea? I think DH will think I am crazy!

 

[lizzyb]

Aboard the magical express!

 

[PrincessatheartMN]

Aboard the magical express!

Have fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wish you a wonderful magical trip!

 

[jm106]

I'm home, lots to report and catch up on here. I'll just say for now, it was great

 

[litlpixie]

I'm home, lots to report and catch up on here. I'll just say for now, it was great

I CANNOT wait to hear how your AKL stay was!!

 

[litlpixie]

Aboard the magical express!

 

[taylor3297]

So jealous of all you guys in the packing stages .

I must be one of the last to leave. Will netnurse31 and I be the only ones hanging around by next weekend? We leave the 25th.

I will be here this weekend. We leave on the 22nd.