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

[HicksWDW]

OK - I think I have decided upon trying to get dinner ADR's to Crystal Palace & Akershus (I don't even know how to pronounce it). I think the kids will really like to see the princesses & characters. Do you think I will get lucky and get reservations?

What do you think about the choices?

What does everyone think about sharing their trip reports? I would love to see everyone's plans for our upcoming July trips. I might even get some ideas and make some changes.

Tara

Well I called in and got ADRs to Tony's Town Square 7/20/09 6:30 & Akershus Royal Banquet Hall 7/26/09 5:30. Are these good picks? What does everyone think?

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

Well I called in and got ADRs to Tony's Town Square 7/20/09 6:30 & Akershus Royal Banquet Hall 7/26/09 5:30. Are these good picks? What does everyone think?

I added your ADRs to the list!! I've never eaten at either so I can't say if they are good choices or not. A LOT of other people on the list have ADRs for Akershus. Let us know when you get back!

I'd love to read a TR from any of us July Disers! Mine is in my signature. I've sort of been slacking with the updates lately but I expect that once I get back from my trip, between the wedding, WDW and DCL, I will have LOTS to add!

 

[Grandma4ever]

I'm not sure if anyone noticed my new countdown ticker....

Well I have seen it now!!! Wish I lived close enough to do a short trip but I live in the middle of the country. Lois

 

[Itinkso]

My DH coaches high school sports and spends LOTS of time out in the heat and humidity during the summer and swears by those CoolMax-type shirts by Nike, Adidas, and other companies that are supposed to be really cool and wick away moisture and he said that made a big difference for him when we were at Disney -- he said he could feel a difference on the days he wore those shirts vs. the day he wore "regular" t-shirts. In fact, he said this year he won't take any other kind of shirt. I might pick up a couple of shirts out of that fabric for me and test it for myself (all in the name of good Disney research -- I'll gladly shop! LOL). My older DD has a couple that we bought for her for track and cross country so she'll probably take those.

I have started wearing coolmax style shirts when I work-out and have also noticed a huge difference compared to regular tees! Kohl's has Tek Gear performance (coolmax) tops on sale right now...they are comparable to the coolmax shirts I've purchased through Land's End. I'll be packing all of them for WDW although I'll wear something more dressy for The Wave and Garden View Tea!

 

[bobieglo]

My birthday is 7/19 & I'm REALLY trying to convince DH that he needs to take me! He says no way because it's way too hot! Is the humidity really that bad in July too or is it just HOT? I'm so jealous of all of you! Anyone from Seattle going that I can squeeze into your suitcase??

You can try to sneak a ride in our suit case. The 80 degree weather is killing me here right now. I know my DH and I will be HOT HOT HOT!

 

[carrie6466]

Well I called in and got ADRs to Tony's Town Square 7/20/09 6:30 & Akershus Royal Banquet Hall 7/26/09 5:30. Are these good picks? What does everyone think?

I can't tell you yet, but I do have both booked for my upcoming trip.

I leave on 7/7. Because I won this trip, it's messed up me being able to contact them on a few things. It appears that my 'contact' messed up and instead of putting my address on things (like my hotel reservation and plane tix) she put her office address in the reservations. I found this out when I went to make ADR's. She also put her office phone number on the reservations...making it interesting for me to try to find out anything, as I don't know her office phone number.

I think I'm going to have to try to call them and make sure they have the correct info.

I called ME to find out about my magic mail. Good thing I called because my contact person never signed us up for ME even though she sent us documentation saying we were confirmed on it.

Hey Tink, I see we are there the exact same dates. Maybe we can catch up one day if you'd like.

 

[Mindy5767]

I'm not sure if anyone noticed my new countdown ticker....

I hope you know that going to Disneyland in CA a few weeks prior to Walt Disney World in Florida is CHEATING!!!

Is it hot and humid there too?

 

[Itinkso]

I called ME to find out about my magic mail. Good thing I called because my contact person never signed us up for ME even though she sent us documentation saying we were confirmed on it.

Hey Tink, I see we are there the exact same dates. Maybe we can catch up one day if you'd like.

Carrie, good thing you called! We will be at GF for Tea on the 10th and our ADRs are as opposite of yours as could be - DDs aren't big breakfast kids and if they are up early they'll want to head straight to the parks. So far, our Dreams Unlimited TA is doing an itinerary for us and then it will be tweaked even more by younger DD. Will get back to you as we get closer to determining what's up for our visit.

 

[Mindy5767]

It feels so good to cross things off of my "to do" list -- our trip is only about 6 weeks ago...so much still to do! I now have all of the arrangements made for our pet/house sitter (had to line up a second person to cover part of our trip since the first person now has to go out of town for a wedding); updated my trip planning spreadsheets, picked out paper/cardstock for my new park day planner (the one I carry with me every day in the parks) and my DDs picked out paper/cardstock for their autograph books; got a Disney font cartridge for my Cricut so we can put our books together; figured out which luggage we're taking (I know that shouldn't be a big decision, but it's a huge thing to DH, LOL); finalized the items to be put in my girls' welcome baskets with Betsy (memoriesbybetsy).

Next items to cross off: pick up LGMHs at Home Depot (hope to do that tonight -- didn't get it done Saturday), put together day planner and autograph books, buy ponchos and glow sticks/glow necklaces/bracelets, and make up mousekeeping envelopes and get those stuffed and ready.

Also, I want to arrange with the Disney florist to have a gift waiting in my parents' room -- one of those insulated lunch box type things with candy bars and sodas (on their website). Has anyone ever used the Disney florist before? I am hoping they'll switch out about half of the items with sugar free or diet items since my Mom is diabetic. Do you think they will?

So much to do!

I have used Disney Florist in January. My sister was at the Contemporary for the Disney Half Marathon. I had Disney Florist do up a monogrammed canvas tote bag with a Minnie Mylar Balloon and candy and snack treats. My sister LOVED it!!

 

[8lovesmickey]

Well I called in and got ADRs to Tony's Town Square 7/20/09 6:30 & Akershus Royal Banquet Hall 7/26/09 5:30. Are these good picks? What does everyone think?

We've never tried Tony's, but we like Akershus a lot (btw it's pronounced ahk - ers- hoos, rhymes with block-hearse-noose My husband is Norwegian so he gets a kick out of chatting with the CM's. The food is kind of unique, but there is enough variety that everyone should be able to find something. The princesses are also very attentive, so if that's on your agenda you will like it. Have fun!

 

[TinkerCarol]

July 24 Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique for DGD age 4 1/2 at 9 am

July 24 Cinderella's Royal Table Breakfast at 10:20 am

those two are added on
and then July 24 5:45 on to The Plaza for dinner
One busy day!!

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

July 24 Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique for DGD age 4 1/2 at 9 am

July 24 Cinderella's Royal Table Breakfast at 10:20 am

those two are added on
and then July 24 5:45 on to The Plaza for dinner
One busy day!!

 

[carrie6466]

Carrie, good thing you called! We will be at GF for Tea on the 10th and our ADRs are as opposite of yours as could be - DDs aren't big breakfast kids and if they are up early they'll want to head straight to the parks. So far, our Dreams Unlimited TA is doing an itinerary for us and then it will be tweaked even more by younger DD. Will get back to you as we get closer to determining what's up for our visit.

We kind of stuck to breakfasts more so because we aren't on the dining plan, so they are cheaper and yet dd still gets her character fix without us having to wait on massive lines As we get closer we're going to figure out what else we have going on. I think we're going to Universal on the 10th, but that may change to the 13th due to another conflict. I am getting a little behind the planning eight ball here LOL

 

[flipflopmom]

Quick Dad update - He's planting a garden, and wants life to continue on as usual. He would be very upset if we cancelled, he wants our girls to have the fun. He's considering no treatments or surgery.... Anyway, I'll update when I can, but I am going to throw myself into this trip to get my mind off of it! With tears in my eyes...

38 more days!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[CosmicGirl]

In exactly one month our plane will have taken off from London and the next time our feet touch the ground it will be Florida ground!
Don't mind me, just had to do a little happy dance

 

[Grandma4ever]

Quick Dad update - He's planting a garden, and wants life to continue on as usual. He would be very upset if we cancelled, he wants our girls to have the fun. He's considering no treatments or surgery.... Anyway, I'll update when I can, but I am going to throw myself into this trip to get my mind off of it! With tears in my eyes...

38 more days!!!!!!!!!!!

One of the hardest things we can do is to live with the fact that someone we love is going to die. The one thing I remember from losing both my mother and my MIL is that we used the time we had to say I love you many many times. It will not prepare you for the loss nor will it lessen the pain. He must love you and your babies very much to understand the importance of life continuing. I hope you can find a way to set aside your fear and pain and honor his request and enjoy your trip. Janet and I are using our trip to CELEBRATE my MIL's life and are taking a picture of her with us to the world. I will keep him and your family in my prayers for comfort and understanding. Please let us know what you need to get though this. Lois

 

[HicksWDW]

I can't tell you yet, but I do have both booked for my upcoming trip.

I called ME to find out about my magic mail. Good thing I called because my contact person never signed us up for ME even though she sent us documentation saying we were confirmed on it.

Cool - I am excited. I am a little worried about the food at Akershus as I have read mixed reviews.

What/who is ME? I just paid off our balance and haven't received any magic mail yet. Should I call someone too?

Tara

 

[Itinkso]

Cool - I am excited. I am a little worried about the food at Akershus as I have read mixed reviews.

What/who is ME? I just paid off our balance and haven't received any magic mail yet. Should I call someone too?

Tara

ME = Magical Express: Disney's free shuttle - MCO (Orlando Airport) to/from your Disney Resort. The best part is they take care of delivering your luggage; you don't have to wait at luggage claim, just hop on the shuttle and hopefully your luggage arrives sometime later !

 

[buffettgirl]

haven't been online in a while but WOOHOO....just over a month and I'll be there!!! I can't believe it's almost here!

 

[Lindsaygirl27]

Hey Everyone:

I just switched my Chefs de France ADR's for the San Angel Inn. Has anyone ever eaten at the SAI? My bf and I are eating a lot of "meat and potato" type places and I thought that this would give a little variety..

Any help would be most appreciated.

XOXOXO