OFFICIAL JULY 2009 THREAD!!! The wait is on!!!

[Amyz00]

I wish it would hurry up and get here! I booked through AAA, so that might have something to do with it! I cleaned house all day, but only the upstairs. Downstairs, where my computer is, is trashed still! I really should get busy, but DIS is more fun!

I haven't received our Mickey Mail either. Maybe it will arrive today! I know what you mean about cleaning - parts of my house are really clean while others not so much!

 

[adisneymama]

I know what you mean about cleaning - parts of my house are really clean while others not so much! [/QUOTE]

Are you sure you aren't talking about my house?

 

[adisneymama]

47 days out and...

ds5 loses his first tooth!!

Luckily it's on the bottom, so it won't be tooooo visible in the pictures.

adorable!

 

[DisneyPoohBear]

I'm so excited and just had to share. I get $70.00 back from a pin code I received today. Yay!! Love that 40% off....

 

[disneybarbie]

Hi everyone!

another day closer...

I hit the big 3-0 on my countdown today!!

relaxing this evening, checking out the Dis & watching WDW videos on youtube, getting soooo excited!!

luv & pixie dust

Barbie

 

[njtinkmom]

Okay I will jump in. One month to go!!!! Going to CBR (requested Barbados 15 based on the recommendation from CM) originally staying at ASMo but at the last minute, like last week, made a change - hope for the good. Me and hubby and our 5 kids (25-7) are going, our other son is a Marine and could not get leave. Almost had our own grand gathering!! Here are the ADR's , not in order, but only one a day, feel free to critique!

1900 Park Faire princess dinner
Chef Mickey Character dinner
Crystal Palace breakfast
H&V w/Fantasmic package
Beirgarten
Askerhus Character Breakfast
Spirit of Aloha dinner (for our wedding anniv)

I hope I did a good planning job! I just can't wait!! I got all our Disney coupons, etc. yesterday, and our luggage tags for magical express, except they all say ASMo. Called a CM and they said just to cross it out. I hope this does not pose a problem with lost luggage, etc. I love this board!!!

 

[Mindy5767]

Okay I will jump in. One month to go!!!! Going to CBR (requested Barbados 15 based on the recommendation from CM) originally staying at ASMo but at the last minute, like last week, made a change - hope for the good. Me and hubby and our 5 kids (25-7) are going, our other son is a Marine and could not get leave. Almost had our own grand gathering!! Here are the ADR's , not in order, but only one a day, feel free to critique!

1900 Park Faire princess dinner
Chef Mickey Character dinner
Crystal Palace breakfast
H&V w/Fantasmic package
Beirgarten
Askerhus Character Breakfast
Spirit of Aloha dinner (for our wedding anniv)

I hope I did a good planning job! I just can't wait!! I got all our Disney coupons, etc. yesterday, and our luggage tags for magical express, except they all say ASMo. Called a CM and they said just to cross it out. I hope this does not pose a problem with lost luggage, etc. I love this board!!!

Looks like we'll be there at the same time. I'm arriving on the 12th. We're staying at SSR. Loved 1900 Park Fare for breakfast, never did the dinner. Loved Crystal Palace for dinner, never did the breakfast. Did do the H&V Fantasmic Package. We had a fantastic meal, great service and super seats!! Beirgarten is good too. Did that one a long time ago. We also did the Spirit of Aloha Dinner in Nov 07. It was an awesome show. If you can splurge for the better seats, I'd do that. I'm short so I always have trouble seeing over tall people that always get put in front of me. We will also be celebrating our anniversary "23" for us. Anniv. is 2 weeks before our trip. DD's 7th birthday is also right before our trip. We also celebrate DD20's graduation from Community College. and her engagement to her army man! But he can't get leave to come along. As your soldier can't either.

I have my lime green mickey heads. Maybe we'll see you there! Oh.. if you give your date and times for your ADR's Nikki can post them with the others on page 67 of this thread. Getting closer!!

 

[chimneyman2000]

Going July 3-8th for our 20th Anniversary. We've havn't been to Disney together since we were married.

 

[Cinderella1122]

I haven't recieved my Mickey Mail yet either

In the past I've always received it right around the 45 day mark...I'm now down to 39!!!

29 more days till I can check-in

 

[Grandma4ever]

It sure is creeping up fast now! As excited as I am to go - I don't want the summer to pass too quickly! My kids are still battling through the last week of school! They do not get out till Friday.

I hate to ask this but what pages are the list of ADRs and the list of who is going when?

Thanks!!!!!!

The Who's going list is found on page 3 post 39. It has not been updated in a week or so. I hope to get to it soon.

 

[Amyz00]

Going July 3-8th for our 20th Anniversary. We've havn't been to Disney together since we were married.

Happy Anniversary! What a wonderful way to celebrate it!

I haven't recieved my Mickey Mail yet either

In the past I've always received it right around the 45 day mark...I'm now down to 39!!!

29 more days till I can check-in

I did not receive my Mickey Mail today either. I am down to the 34 deay mark so maybe by day 30 it will have arrived.

 

[Mindy5767]

Happy Anniversary! What a wonderful way to celebrate it!



I did not receive my Mickey Mail today either. I am down to the 34 deay mark so maybe by day 30 it will have arrived.

Can you all call Magic Express? We call Member Services, but there must be a place to call. 407 WDISNEY. That's reservations right? Maybe you can call them and find out where to call. Or check with your travel agent. Make sure they're printed. It will make you feel better at least to talk to someone and find out what the deal is.

 

[bobieglo]

Still have not gotten my mickey mail. It should go to my TA then they will send it to me... I feel like it is taking too long, but really I'm just impatient. I'll give it until next week then send an e-mail inquiring about it.

I'm just finishing up on report cards then leaving for an early weekend to celebrate my 5th anniversary in Victoria BC. When I come back I'll have one week left of school.

Then I can devote all my time to Disney the count down in on!

 

[Amyz00]

Can you all call Magic Express? We call Member Services, but there must be a place to call. 407 WDISNEY. That's reservations right? Maybe you can call them and find out where to call. Or check with your travel agent. Make sure they're printed. It will make you feel better at least to talk to someone and find out what the deal is.

I made the travel plans directly with WDW since they sent me a pin code. I suppose that I could call them. I will give it at least a week, maybe a little less, before I call. Oh, and I definitely want something printed! I take everything, paper wise, with me because you never know when you might need it!

I'm so excited and just had to share. I get $70.00 back from a pin code I received today. Yay!! Love that 40% off....

Congrats on the pin code and the savings! Money back is always a good thing!

Still have not gotten my mickey mail. It should go to my TA then they will send it to me... I feel like it is taking too long, but really I'm just impatient. I'll give it until next week then send an e-mail inquiring about it.

I'm just finishing up on report cards then leaving for an early weekend to celebrate my 5th anniversary in Victoria BC. When I come back I'll have one week left of school.

Then I can devote all my time to Disney the count down in on!

You are closer to your WDW vacation than I am and you still haven't received your Mickey Mail? You should call your TA - they may have it. If not, I would definitely contact WDW.

Congrats on the anniversary!

 

[carrie6466]

I'm still waiting for my Mickey Mail. I called Magical Express and they said that they didn't have my name, but once I called they would send the stuff out. I'm still waiting...

 

[njtinkmom]

Looks like we'll be there at the same time. I'm arriving on the 12th. We're staying at SSR. Loved 1900 Park Fare for breakfast, never did the dinner. Loved Crystal Palace for dinner, never did the breakfast. Did do the H&V Fantasmic Package. We had a fantastic meal, great service and super seats!! Beirgarten is good too. Did that one a long time ago. We also did the Spirit of Aloha Dinner in Nov 07. It was an awesome show. If you can splurge for the better seats, I'd do that. I'm short so I always have trouble seeing over tall people that always get put in front of me. We will also be celebrating our anniversary "23" for us. Anniv. is 2 weeks before our trip. DD's 7th birthday is also right before our trip. We also celebrate DD20's graduation from Community College. and her engagement to her army man! But he can't get leave to come along. As your soldier can't either.

I have my lime green mickey heads. Maybe we'll see you there! Oh.. if you give your date and times for your ADR's Nikki can post them with the others on page 67 of this thread. Getting closer!!

It's funny we have lots in common. My birthday is the 7th - right before we go, and my dd's 7th birthday is the 19th - day after we come home. We will be celebrating her birthday there anyway. And my anniv. is the 14th!!! I am glad to hear someone liked H&V. So many negative reviews, I was started to get scared! Do you have your ADR's posted? I will have to try to pin down the times for my ADR's and post them, where should I do that? I am new here and still finding my way around! I'll be looking for those lime green mickey heads!

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

It's funny we have lots in common. My birthday is the 7th - right before we go, and my dd's 7th birthday is the 19th - day after we come home. We will be celebrating her birthday there anyway. And my anniv. is the 14th!!! I am glad to hear someone liked H&V. So many negative reviews, I was started to get scared! Do you have your ADR's posted? I will have to try to pin down the times for my ADR's and post them, where should I do that? I am new here and still finding my way around! I'll be looking for those lime green mickey heads!

Welcome to the thread!! Once you get your ADR times, just post them on this thread and I will add them to the list. It's on the top of pg. 67, if you want to check out where everyone is eating so far.

p.s. I have a friend who grew up in Manahawkin!

 

[Born 2B a Princess]

Yea -- my annual bonus was in my paycheck this week -- so that covers our meals for the trip. YEA! It's all 100% paid for now!

 

[buffettgirl]

I'm doing my happy dance - 4 weeks exactly from today I arrive....it's getting so close now I can almost taste it!

working on the luggage situation here...trying to make sure we don't pack too heavy...I think the kids are going to have larger bags than normal, but I refuse to be surcharged...

 

[Mindy5767]

It's funny we have lots in common. My birthday is the 7th - right before we go, and my dd's 7th birthday is the 19th - day after we come home. We will be celebrating her birthday there anyway. And my anniv. is the 14th!!! I am glad to hear someone liked H&V. So many negative reviews, I was started to get scared! Do you have your ADR's posted? I will have to try to pin down the times for my ADR's and post them, where should I do that? I am new here and still finding my way around! I'll be looking for those lime green mickey heads!

My ADR's are on the page 67 ADR list. I don't have very many. just 4. We're a large party this time. Instead of 5 we are 7 because my MIL and 10 yr. old niece are meeting us there. We're staying in a 2 br. villa, so we can make as many meals in our villa to save $$. As it is, 5 of us for dinner usually costs us $100+ even at Olive Garden. We've got the Boma Flavors of Africa buffet at AK Lodge and the Sanaa new restaurant in Kidani Village. We're doing the tea for the ladies at the Grand Floridian and a CB at Beach Club. We also plan to hit the Rainforest Cafe by popular demand. We're not sure when we'll try it. Probably a lunch sometime. We are keeping our schedule open enough so that if we get really hungry in the parks and don't want to head back to the resort, we can hit a QS. I'm also hoping that maybe we can hit Yak & Yeti sometime for lunch as a walk in. The food is the same at lunch as dinner and it is very good.

The Lime Green Mickey heads are paint swatches from Home Depot. The Disney paint collection.

Have you stayed at CBR before? We ate at Shutters there once (without an ADR for dinner). They fit us in without much wait and it was DELICIOUS! Don't forget to eat there.