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

[PopArtGal]

That is a great description of how I feel right about now. My kids are going nuts with tests and homework this week and finals next week. They are only in 6th and 9th grade. I feel like school won't end this year!

As much as I am looking forward to our July vacation, it will be nearing the end of summer too. DD starts band camp a 10 days after we get back.

Try planning a two-week disneymoon AND a wedding at the same time!!! I know as soon as school gets out, I'm going to be a madwoman! I've been trying to put everything off, I keep saying, "I'll worry about it when school gets out." I know it's all going to hit me at once.

Once I'm on that plane.......

School Stress! Urgh!!!

It's gonna be over soon for teachers .....and sooner for the kids lol

 

[tinkerbell60]

I have another ADR to add - La Cellier July 28 at 1:10pm

Thanks!!


The Dis keeps me going through all this stress!!!

 

[Born 2B a Princess]

I know -- it's crazy here, too. School ended Friday for us, soccer season ended last weekend (DD10 plays on a travel team), DD10 has a summer enrichment program June 8-19 (8-12 every day), DD14 is getting her wisdom teeth pulled next week, I have a medical procedure next week, DD14 goes to church youth conference out of town from June 29-July 3, then DD14 goes to church girls camp from July 6-10, then we go to WDW on July 17. My DH still thinks he can squeeze in a "quick" trip up to Massachusetts this summer with the girls to visit my sister and her family, and we just found out this weekend that my SIL is getting a divorce so DH and my girls want to fly SIL's two DDs (same ages as my DDs) out here to visit. Ummm, when????

And I work full-time and have church commitments, so it's rather crazy right now.

Yikes! I've got so much to do to get ready for our trip!

Remember when we were kids and summer was just for playing? Wow, I wish it was like that for me now! That's why I love WDW -- I get to be a kid again!

 

[Born 2B a Princess]

One of DD10's birthday gifts (her birthday was last month) was an appointment at the BBB while were on our trip. She is SO excited!

Well, last night, DD14 asked if there was something special she could do while we are at WDW (her birthday is in August, so it would be an early birthday gift). She asked if there are any spas at WDW and I told her there were, but I don't know about prices, what services they offer, etc. She doesn't want to do BBB. Does anyone have any info on the spas? Or any other ideas of something special I could schedule with her? I'm looking at spending about $60 on this. We have a couple of non-park days scheduled so we could do something then (July 22 and July 26).

Help! I need ideas -- I'm worried that it's too late to book anything.

 

[tinkerbell60]

I know -- it's crazy here, too. School ended Friday for us, soccer season ended last weekend (DD10 plays on a travel team), DD10 has a summer enrichment program June 8-19 (8-12 every day), DD14 is getting her wisdom teeth pulled next week, I have a medical procedure next week, DD14 goes to church youth conference out of town from June 29-July 3, then DD14 goes to church girls camp from July 6-10, then we go to WDW on July 17. My DH still thinks he can squeeze in a "quick" trip up to Massachusetts this summer with the girls to visit my sister and her family, and we just found out this weekend that my SIL is getting a divorce so DH and my girls want to fly SIL's two DDs (same ages as my DDs) out here to visit. Ummm, when????

And I work full-time and have church commitments, so it's rather crazy right now.

Yikes! I've got so much to do to get ready for our trip!

Remember when we were kids and summer was just for playing? Wow, I wish it was like that for me now! That's why I love WDW -- I get to be a kid again!

Good luck!! Looks like you will be there the same time we are - where are you staying?

 

[Born 2B a Princess]

We're staying at CBR, July 17-26. Where are you staying?

 

[tinkerbell60]

We are at CBR - Pirate room from July 15-22nd, then the Poly July 22-29th.

 

[Mrsdisneyb2b]

We are at CBR - Pirate room from July 15-22nd, then the Poly July 22-29th.

OMG that is awsesome the pirate room! We wanted to stay there too!!!!

Promise to post pics when you can !I am dying to see it!

 

[tinkerbell60]

There are a lot of pictures of the pirate rooms over on the CBR threads on the Resort board already!

 

[LuvMySoldier07]

42 days!
anyone else keep second guessing their adr's??? i am thinking about switching my tokyo dining lunch res to either le chefs or tutto italia but cant decide.....

 

[Lindsaygirl27]

42 days!
anyone else keep second guessing their adr's??? i am thinking about switching my tokyo dining lunch res to either le chefs or tutto italia but cant decide.....

I have been the same way!! I made ADR changes.. My bf thinks I am crazzy... I tried getting a reservation for le chefs it's seems like its very hard.. But maybe you will have better luck then me!

 

[sabrecmc]

42 days!
anyone else keep second guessing their adr's??? i am thinking about switching my tokyo dining lunch res to either le chefs or tutto italia but cant decide.....

Constantly rethinking my ADRs! I think I need a 12 step program. I'm really trying to just leave things alone. I worry that I've already overscheduled us as it is.

 

[will5mom]

I reiceived my travel documents in the mail today!!!!



It's almost here.

 

[8lovesmickey]

So fun to read everyone's anticipation! I am the same way - we're down to 30 days and I had to stop looking at my planning sheet because I kept changing things... at this point we're going with what we have!!

Now I'm thinking about the other stuff, too -- what will we take, what will we wear, do we ship a package, etc... this will only be our second trip without a stroller so it requires a change of plan... We're also trying a new resort (Pop) and lots of new restaurants, so I'm sure it will be awesome

I'm a little nervous that we downsized from POFQ to the Pop, but my boys wanted to try it and the lower price meant we could stay longer and get the dining plan so we went for it.

Cant wait...

 

[8lovesmickey]

I reiceived my travel documents in the mail today!!!!



It's almost here.

I'm jealous! Was it a few weeks out? Or less? We're down to 30 days...

 

[Born 2B a Princess]

Has anyone here tried RideMax? I've read the thread about it on the Theme Parks board but was wondering if anyone here had used it before....?

If so, did you like it? Is it worth it? Do you think it's better than the UOG customized touring plans (which were FABULOUS on our last trip and we loved!)? Trying to figure out if I should buy RideMax or not...

 

[HicksWDW]

Has anyone here tried RideMax? I've read the thread about it on the Theme Parks board but was wondering if anyone here had used it before....?

If so, did you like it? Is it worth it? Do you think it's better than the UOG customized touring plans (which were FABULOUS on our last trip and we loved!)? Trying to figure out if I should buy RideMax or not...

I'm not sure what RideMax is... What is it?

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

Has anyone here tried RideMax? I've read the thread about it on the Theme Parks board but was wondering if anyone here had used it before....?

If so, did you like it? Is it worth it? Do you think it's better than the UOG customized touring plans (which were FABULOUS on our last trip and we loved!)? Trying to figure out if I should buy RideMax or not...

I've never used it. For a week long trip, I think it's a little obsessive (even for me). I might consider it if I was only gonna be in one of the larger parks (MK/Epcot) for only 1 day.

JMHO

 

[disneybarbie]

hi everyone!

5 weeks today.. and i'll should be checked into the Yacht Club!!

I'm so glad to hear that other people are still planning! .. i have done so much already .. ADRs, BBB, Golf, Disney Florist, Limo from MCO to YC, Disney eve gift baskets, pre-purchase Photo Pass, Illuminations cruise (with mrsdisney2be !! )
and yet still I want to be planning things!!

I actually started to put a few things into my hand luggage bag this evening

each week I go to the supermarket for our weekly shop, I buy a couple of things from the vacation toiletries list... shampoo, band-aids, shower gel, sun screen etc - i get soooo excited, just from buying things like that!!

Happy planning everybody!! the magic is getting even closer!

Barbie

 

[Grandma4ever]

Has anyone here tried RideMax? I've read the thread about it on the Theme Parks board but was wondering if anyone here had used it before....?

If so, did you like it? Is it worth it? Do you think it's better than the UOG customized touring plans (which were FABULOUS on our last trip and we loved!)? Trying to figure out if I should buy RideMax or not...

I bought into ridemax and we are going to try it. I do not know if it will be helpful but it looks like it might. In order for it to work you have to follw the plan so if you like to wing it it will not work. It is much more detailed than UOG!! I wish I could give you more info. Lois