OFFICIAL JULY 2009 THREAD!!! (Part 2) It's here!!

[Born 2B a Princess]

We made our autograph books last night too. I bought some index card spirals and covered them with scrapbook paper. The kids put 3D disney stickers on them. I'm planning on putting their pictures w/ the character above the signatures. That way they will have more of a keepsake book. They turned out pretty cute, for as easy as it was.

My DH tried the grumpy shirts on last night and announced they were too small. Umm, liar. That's okay, Disney store here I come. I wish I could find him a pink grumpy shirt and make him wear that!
I also broke down and bought a subscription to UG. I hope I didn't waste money, but after they upped the crowd calendar to 9 I got scared!

That's a cute idea for an autograph book! My DDs is 6x6 and we had it comb bound at Office Depot with clear plastic covers on the front and back (a grand total of $2.64!)...used white cardstock for the pages and then she picked out some cute scrapbook paper for the cover and we did coordinating solid cardstock on the signature pages (layered it over the white cardstock). She also used some cute little flower stickers that coordinated. After we get home, she'll put the 3-D character stickers on the pages with that character's signature and we'll put the picture of her with the character on the opposite page. It was so quick and easy -- less than an hour total (even by the time we went to Office Depot to have the binding done). Fun!!

Yeah, I just saw that they upped the crowd calendar to 9. We used the touring plans from UOG on our last trip and they were absolutely amazing. I won't ever go without them. I was thinking about trying RideMax on this trip to see how they compare, but honestly RideMax seems a bit complicated (from what I've read on the threads) and UOG is SO simple.

 

[disneydaycare]

I'd rather be at Disney on a 9 than at home. I keep reminding myself that we're leaving the parks during the afternoons and coming back in the evenings. Except for AK, we will probably just spend a whole day there. The last time we were there (MK) it was jam packed at 3 o'clock in the afternoon and we all about combusted. I would like to avoid that this time.

 

[tinkerbell60]

I'd rather be at Disney on a 9 than at home. I keep reminding myself that we're leaving the parks during the afternoons and coming back in the evenings. Except for AK, we will probably just spend a whole day there. The last time we were there (MK) it was jam packed at 3 o'clock in the afternoon and we all about combusted. I would like to avoid that this time.

We were there at spring break (week before Easter) and I swear it was MORE than a 10 - so a 9 ought to feel empty!

 

[MrsJD]

I haven't been too active on this thread but now that I am less than two weeks away I can barely contain my excitement!! My first time at Disney with no kids at all. Yes, I'm only getting one day at the parks but I plan to make the most of it by drinking my way around the world!

5 days in Orlando with lots of dun stuff planned...I cannot wait!

Tues 21st, Arrive and spend evening at DTD with fave cousin!
Wed 22nd, Epcot...TT, Soarin', and then hitting the World Showcase hard!
Thur 23rd, Check out a few reosrts for Feb trip, pick up DD and DH in the evening.
Fri 24th, Not sure...the plan was to avoid the parks with DD since we are going in Feb, but I just odn't think I can do it! Prob spend time at DTD and te resort pool.
Sat 25th, Best Friends wedding which is the point of our trip!
Sun 26th, Go home ...

 

[disneydaycare]

We were there at spring break (week before Easter) and I swear it was MORE than a 10 - so a 9 ought to feel empty!

My hope is that everyone (okay alot of people) sleep in and we get alot done by noon. I can always hope. Don't burst my bubble people!

 

[tinkerbell60]

My hope is that everyone (okay alot of people) sleep in and we get alot done by noon. I can always hope. Don't burst my bubble people!

We will be sleeping in for you - except for one day at DHS so we can get Toy Story Fastpasses!!!

 

[NJBILL]

7 to Go

 

[Born 2B a Princess]

My hope is that everyone (okay alot of people) sleep in and we get alot done by noon. I can always hope. Don't burst my bubble people!

Sorry, we won't be sleeping in...at least that's the plan. But I hope everyone (ok, a lot of people) do sleep in!!

 

[mousehappy]

 

[Mindy5767]

Just 3 short days!! Guess what folks... I finished my 3 trip album!! YEAH!! This album covers Nov 07, April 08 and Oct 08! So now when I get home, I can focus only on this trip....ok... I do have to do my Alaska album from our trip in August 08.

Now.. I can do my lime green mickey projects and my towel tags.. and think of what to do with the graphics Tom sent me. Hmmm???

 

[WLfamily]

I'm in the single digits today!!!!!!

I hope everyone in route right now has a safe and magical trip!

 

[meanmom121]

Me too. My ticker counts down to the 18th (the wedding) and it says 10 days so that would make the 19th 11 days. Your ticker must be off.



Thank you!!!

Your wedding is on the 18th?! That's birthday. I think that must be a good omen for you

That's a cute idea for an autograph book! My DDs is 6x6 and we had it comb bound at Office Depot with clear plastic covers on the front and back (a grand total of $2.64!)...used white cardstock for the pages and then she picked out some cute scrapbook paper for the cover and we did coordinating solid cardstock on the signature pages (layered it over the white cardstock). She also used some cute little flower stickers that coordinated. After we get home, she'll put the 3-D character stickers on the pages with that character's signature and we'll put the picture of her with the character on the opposite page. It was so quick and easy -- less than an hour total (even by the time we went to Office Depot to have the binding done). Fun!!

Yeah, I just saw that they upped the crowd calendar to 9. We used the touring plans from UOG on our last trip and they were absolutely amazing. I won't ever go without them. I was thinking about trying RideMax on this trip to see how they compare, but honestly RideMax seems a bit complicated (from what I've read on the threads) and UOG is SO simple.

Yall are so creative with those autograph books. I'm impressed

I've got ridemax and it's really very simple and I like the plans it has given me. I'm gonna put the final touring plans in on Friday. Does UG let you pick the pace you want to go at cuz ridemax give you slow, normal and fast paces to go through the parks with - but the fast one has you all over the place. I read the whole thread and people returning who used it said it was dead on. I hadn't tried any of the other plans though.

I haven't been too active on this thread but now that I am less than two weeks away I can barely contain my excitement!! My first time at Disney with no kids at all. Yes, I'm only getting one day at the parks but I plan to make the most of it by drinking my way around the world!

5 days in Orlando with lots of dun stuff planned...I cannot wait!
:

Lots of DUNstuff. Are you sure you haven't already started drinking Cuz if you have , hold on let me catch up

 

[meanmom121]

Well my "Performance Management" class got cancelled this afternoon - So I guess I am officially on vacation - And no employees have to worry about me writing them up for their performnce issues when I return

Got some more laundry done, packing is now almost complete, letters requesting volunteers for BBQ judges completed and ready to mail out.

Somehow this afternoon I ended up with niece and nephew - Yay double the preteen bickering as before.

Still need to get all the dog's things and the dogs over to my moms house.
Go to the bank
go to Costco for traveling snacks and breakfast items
get printer ink to print out touring plan
make touring plan
get spray tan - again
put a stop on my mail while we're gone
get hair cuts for everyone and a pedicure
finish packing
and figure out what to do for DH's birthday Friday night since we will be on the road for his actual birthday on Saturday.
And then on Monday we'll be with the Mowwwse

 

[Born 2B a Princess]

Just 3 short days!! Guess what folks... I finished my 3 trip album!! YEAH!! This album covers Nov 07, April 08 and Oct 08! So now when I get home, I can focus only on this trip....ok... I do have to do my Alaska album from our trip in August 08.

Now.. I can do my lime green mickey projects and my towel tags.. and think of what to do with the graphics Tom sent me. Hmmm???

Congrats on getting your 3 trip album done! That's great! I've still got to finish our WDW 2007 album before we leave next Friday...

So what projects are you planning with your LGMHs? And what are towel tags?

 

[Born 2B a Princess]

I've got ridemax and it's really very simple and I like the plans it has given me. I'm gonna put the final touring plans in on Friday. Does UG let you pick the pace you want to go at cuz ridemax give you slow, normal and fast paces to go through the parks with - but the fast one has you all over the place. I read the whole thread and people returning who used it said it was dead on. I hadn't tried any of the other plans though.

So if I subscribe to RideMax and end up thoroughly and completely confused confused will you help me figure it out?

I don't think UG lets you pick the pace you want to go...when I tried to do a customized touring plan on their website it seemed like it wanted *me* to pick the order I wanted to do the rides -- and I thought that was their job. LOL I just want to enter the time we plan to get to the park, the rides we want to do, and what time we plan to leave for our afternoon break...then possibly repeat for our evening plans. Is RideMax that simple?

 

[flipflopmom]

Yep, you tell it the day, the park, the time you'll get in line for your first ride, your break time, your return time, and the time you'll get in line for you last ride, and there you go! It's done. If you are park hopping, you just shorten the time you'll be in the park, and start the evening one at that time in that park.... I got frustrated b/c it kept telling me I had too many attractions for the time allowed! But it kept me from having expectations too high. I'm going to run mine again tomorrow or Friday to see what I get... It's a good tool, but it is VERY PRECISE. 9:05 get in line....wait time 7 minutes, ride time 5 minutes, walk time to next attraction 3 minutes, etc. It is definitely minute by minute!

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

Now.. I can do my lime green mickey projects and my towel tags.. and think of what to do with the graphics Tom sent me. Hmmm???

Paint it on the hood of your car? Tattoo it on your forehead??? Attach a banner to an airplane???

Or you could just go the Plain-Jane route of making window clings or iron-ons.

 

[Amyz00]

Well my "Performance Management" class got cancelled this afternoon - So I guess I am officially on vacation - And no employees have to worry about me writing them up for their performnce issues when I return

Got some more laundry done, packing is now almost complete, letters requesting volunteers for BBQ judges completed and ready to mail out.

Somehow this afternoon I ended up with niece and nephew - Yay double the preteen bickering as before.

Still need to get all the dog's things and the dogs over to my moms house.
Go to the bank
go to Costco for traveling snacks and breakfast items
get printer ink to print out touring plan
make touring plan
get spray tan - again
put a stop on my mail while we're gone
get hair cuts for everyone and a pedicure
finish packing
and figure out what to do for DH's birthday Friday night since we will be on the road for his actual birthday on Saturday.
And then on Monday we'll be with the Mowwwse

So are you driving or flying? We are leaving next Monday as well but we won't get there until that Tuesday. We are crazy - we will be driving straight through. DH and I are planning to alternate the driving while the other one sleeps. A couple of hours of sleep and I'm good to go - especially once we drive through that big sign that says "Welcome to Walt Disney World!"

 

[Will20]

Only 4 short days! And im in the world

 

[Mindy5767]

Congrats on getting your 3 trip album done! That's great! I've still got to finish our WDW 2007 album before we leave next Friday...

So what projects are you planning with your LGMHs? And what are towel tags?

I made some tags with my LGMH's. I glued them back to back, then laminated them with clear Contact laminating paper (at Walmart-kitchen dept.). Trimmed the edges, punched a hole and stuck a note book ring through it. I did two styles: with the backing and without. For without, I peeled the LGMH off the backing card, then glued 2 back to back. I wrote my Dis name Mindy5767 on most of them. Forgot the first one. I'll take pic and upload it so I can post it here.

A towel tag is for our bath towels. We have 7 people. We're vacation club. In the DVC villas, we get trash and towel service mid week only. We probably will dry our bathtowels in the dryer so they're not hanging all over the place. So we can tell them apart, I'm making tags. I will cut out a camp nametag and iron or sew it to a piece of fabric. I'll stick a safety pin in it to pin to the towel. I will have to come up with something creative for MIL and DN since I don't have camp name tags for them. I even have mine from childhood.

Paint it on the hood of your car? Tattoo it on your forehead??? Attach a banner to an airplane???

Or you could just go the Plain-Jane route of making window clings or iron-ons.

So far, I've printed them on scrapbooking cardstock. Don't have any white, so I used an offwhite that has a light speckle design. I cut it out and laminated it, and I'll glue a pin back onto it. I don't have any iron-on paper and don't know anything about window clings. I also need to make my Mickey head banner, which will have to be regular green because the heavy fabric didn't come in lime. In fact, only swimsuit spandex and thule came in lime. I've cleaned up the scrapbooking stuff so the table is clear to take out my second favorite sewing machine (my #1 machine needs repair).

3 more days!!