***Official November 2013 - Part II*** (that's right....we're that popular!)

[Coconuts]

I'm definetly suffering from post WDW blues. I feel like our trip was a lifetime ago already.

 

[G719]

Maybe we aren't surviving being back to reality! I keep meaning to look for the November 2014 group but since we aren't 100% sure we are going, I haven't. And I'm sure the members arent as cool as you all are . DH called Disney merchandising today to get the Magic Kingdom Storybook that was on the Disney Parks blog a few days ago. I am really excited about that. It probably won't be here in time for Christmas though. I told him not to upgrade to air shipping as it cost more than the book! But I did have him order me the Mickey coffee scoop I had wished I had bought when we were there! I wanted him to get the Mickey ice cream bar t-shirt too but he said he'll get it next year when we are there. (IF we are there, but hearing him say that gets me excited that he has bought in to the idea!) Hoping our photopass cd comes soon. I am almost done with my class this semester and taking next semester off so I'll finally have time to work on the trip scrapbook! I want to make each kid a smaller book of their own pictures too. But the first thing I will do when the CD comes is make a copy and back it up! I lost last years CD (actually the computer repair shop did but that's another story). I had all the pictures on shutterfly so they weren't gone forever, just harder to get at. Our weather is crappy. Been rainy all day and now the temp is going to drop below freezing. Will be a mess in the morning getting to work. And it's going to get below zero tomorrow too. I'm ready to go back! I'm even more glad we went in November now. We had talked about going in February (when it's REALLY cold) but my husband's work schedule came out today and he got the wrong week off! That would have been a nightmare. Kids should be out of school soon. Stay warm everyone!

Lol. Yes we would all rather be back in disney! I have my sights set on 2015 for our 15 year anniversary. Wishing for the wilderness lodge. I can't decide if we should do late October when our actual anniversary is and do the Halloween party or go later in November and see the candlelight professional. We've never done either.

 

[LimeCordial]

Maybe we aren't surviving being back to reality!

I keep meaning to look for the November 2014 group but since we aren't 100% sure we are going, I haven't. And I'm sure the members arent as cool as you all are .

DH called Disney merchandising today to get the Magic Kingdom Storybook that was on the Disney Parks blog a few days ago. I am really excited about that. It probably won't be here in time for Christmas though. I told him not to upgrade to air shipping as it cost more than the book! But I did have him order me the Mickey coffee scoop I had wished I had bought when we were there! I wanted him to get the Mickey ice cream bar t-shirt too but he said he'll get it next year when we are there. (IF we are there, but hearing him say that gets me excited that he has bought in to the idea!)

Hoping our photopass cd comes soon. I am almost done with my class this semester and taking next semester off so I'll finally have time to work on the trip scrapbook! I want to make each kid a smaller book of their own pictures too. But the first thing I will do when the CD comes is make a copy and back it up! I lost last years CD (actually the computer repair shop did but that's another story). I had all the pictures on shutterfly so they weren't gone forever, just harder to get at.

Our weather is crappy. Been rainy all day and now the temp is going to drop below freezing. Will be a mess in the morning getting to work. And it's going to get below zero tomorrow too. I'm ready to go back!

I'm even more glad we went in November now. We had talked about going in February (when it's REALLY cold) but my husband's work schedule came out today and he got the wrong week off! That would have been a nightmare.

Kids should be out of school soon. Stay warm everyone!

We are aiming for next November too. Fingers and toes crossed. I've got it in the budget

What number did you call to order items you forgot to buy? I've got two things I regret not getting.

 

[LimeCordial]

Lol. Yes we would all rather be back in disney! I have my sights set on 2015 for our 15 year anniversary. Wishing for the wilderness lodge. I can't decide if we should do late October when our actual anniversary is and do the Halloween party or go later in November and see the candlelight professional. We've never done either.

I've got Candlelight Processional on my list for next year . My kids don't like Halloween enough to try for that event. Maybe when they're teens.

 

[mrsap]

We are aiming for next November too. Fingers and toes crossed. I've got it in the budget

What number did you call to order items you forgot to buy? I've got two things I regret not getting.

lol we didn't even leave yet and we already started planning next years November trip!!! Went back to Ohana this morning for breakfast, it was just as good as Saturday's!!! Got a nice surprise when I saw my 2nd cousin walking out of Ohana as we were waiting to be seated!! haven't seen her in years!! Went to HS after, and lines were minimal. Took our time and did everything we wanted. It was pretty hot today, supposed to be even hotter tomorrow, so it will be a pool day for us!! Not looking forward to going back to cold NJ weather in a couple days!!

 

[Nechville]

we are aiming for next november too. Fingers and toes crossed. I've got it in the budget

what number did you call to order items you forgot to buy? I've got two things i regret not getting.

877-560-6477
What are you wishing you had bought?

 

[LimeCordial]

877-560-6477
What are you wishing you had bought?

A WDW oversize mug! A hat for hubs. Silly, I know.

 

[BwoZoo22]

This group has been very very quiet. I don't think I've seen a report in from our favored techno guy that gets all our husbands in trouble.
How did the Tiara crew do and were the other princess' jealous?

Finally back on my feet, and even felt good enough Friday - Yesterday to get my Christmas shopping done. Now I can focus on planning my February trip.
That one will be a breeze since it's 4 days I only have to pay attention to what I want to do and see. giggles. At first I was feeling selfish but after the past 2 hours of reality, I'm ready to go. POR here I come.

Hope everyone is surviving the back to reality challenge.

Our trip seemed to go by so fast! But, back at work with no DW planning to do until information about Oct/Nov 2014 comes out, I was actually getting work done!

But now, productivity has taken another dip because we may end up going back in May for the Expedition Everest Challenge! Spent all morning doing price comparisons between the three host resorts, park tickets for each trip versus an annual pass for 2014, and investigating the Flower and Garden Festival. So hope we get to go!

 

[Nechville]

A WDW oversize mug! A hat for hubs. Silly, I know.

Not silly! I wanted a coffee scoop!
I really wanted a travel coffee mug but was surprised none were dishwasher safe, so I passed. I now wish I had got one, but will wait for the next trip for that. And the ice cream bar shirt. And the food magnets. And everything else!

Our trip seemed to go by so fast! But, back at work with no WDW planning to do until information about Oct/Nov 2014 comes out, I was actually getting work done!

But now, productivity has taken another dip because we may end up going back in May for the Expedition Everest Challenge! Spent all morning doing price comparisons between the three host resorts, park tickets for each trip versus an annual pass for 2014, and investigating the Flower and Garden Festival. So hope we get to go!

I've been thinking about doing a run, but I would have to start running again. You would think a trip to Disney would be enough motivation but I guess not. Especially when we will go anyway, just a different time. Is it busier around race events?

And does anyone know when the Food and Wine is for 2014? Or when they release the dates? Trying to decide if we want the tail end of that, or be able to see more Christmas decorations and stick with mid-November.

 

[BwoZoo22]

I've been thinking about doing a run, but I would have to start running again. You would think a trip to Disney would be enough motivation but I guess not. Especially when we will go anyway, just a different time. Is it busier around race events?

And does anyone know when the Food and Wine is for 2014? Or when they release the dates? Trying to decide if we want the tail end of that, or be able to see more Christmas decorations and stick with mid-November.[/QUOTE]

I take confidence in the fact that I could always walk if I want! This will be my first RunDisney event if we get ro go. This one sounds like a blast though!

F&W for next year will be around Sept 27 to Veterans Day. We always go near the end cause we have found the weather is usually very nice and crowds are managable. End of Oct thru early Nov is our favorite. If you plan right, or stay long enough, you can do F&W and Xmas stuff.

 

[Kathy Z]

Our landing was awful with the colds. My ears hurt so bad I wanted to cry. The left ear felt plugged for a week (it has scar tissue from lots of ruptures as a child). My DD had a rough time too. She screamed the entire descent. The flight attendant came to check on her and confirmed it was a rougher than usual landing with the pressure, even without a cold.

Will have to check eBay. Has anyone posted a picture on here of the USB?

I would but don't know how to post a picture.

This is what it looks like when plugged into the computer:



Well that took me 25 minutes to learn but I hope it helped answer some questions and also that I can remember how to go through all the steps again sometime, lol.

 

[RejoyceoverDisney]

This is what it looks like when plugged into the computer:



Well that took me 25 minutes to learn but I hope it helped answer some questions and also that I can remember how to go through all the steps again sometime, lol.

LOL thanks for posting. I just don't have the umph in my to figure out how to post a picture. I miss all of you and the constant posting with excitement. I need that to get me through the holidays and help me get excited for my solo few day trip. I have waves of second thoughts of should I do this.
Paying off balance this week. I'm getting lost of encouragement from a trusted friend and family member. DH also is encouraging me but wishes he was coming too.

Ok off to my day.
hugs

 

[Kathy Z]

LOL thanks for posting. I just don't have the umph in my to figure out how to post a picture. I miss all of you and the constant posting with excitement. I need that to get me through the holidays and help me get excited for my solo few day trip. I have waves of second thoughts of should I do this.
Paying off balance this week. I'm getting lost of encouragement from a trusted friend and family member. DH also is encouraging me but wishes he was coming too.

Ok off to my day.
hugs

We are going back for just a few days in February also. We tack on a few Disney days to a week spent on Sanibel Island with my sisters and their husbands. We took our grandson last month and he had such a great time but nearly wore me out I'm looking forward to being on our own time schedule with fewer rides and looking forward to a few Signature meals again.

Yesterday I finally finished decorating our condo (inside only except for the wreath on the front porch) for Christmas and our little bit of shopping is also done. But I still have to write our Christmas letter and try to figure out how to include one or two of the photos from our Photopass + DVD in the pictures on the letter. DH always has to come to my rescue on that task as it is way beyond my limited technical skills. The children's musical was presented at church yesterday morning and it was so cute and well done as they always are.

 

[RejoyceoverDisney]

We are going back for just a few days in February also. We tack on a few Disney days to a week spent on Sanibel Island with my sisters and their husbands. We took our grandson last month and he had such a great time but nearly wore me out I'm looking forward to being on our own time schedule with fewer rides and looking forward to a few Signature meals again.

Yesterday I finally finished decorating our condo (inside only except for the wreath on the front porch) for Christmas and our little bit of shopping is also done. But I still have to write our Christmas letter and try to figure out how to include one or two of the photos from our Photopass + DVD in the pictures on the letter. DH always has to come to my rescue on that task as it is way beyond my limited technical skills. The children's musical was presented at church yesterday morning and it was so cute and well done as they always are.

Oh I bet you did get worn out. We ran into a couple on the monorail that had their 2 grand-daughters and she expressed she thought it was a good idea but she was wiped out. I saw how busy her grand-daughers were. LOL
And I was tired and I wasn't with children. DH and I decided to slow the pace more after a few days of rushing around and it was our favorite days.

I was hoping to make a newsletter to include in cards but haven't yet. The original plan was to take a few photos that highlight this year and make a Christmas card in 4x6 but I think I have a better shot and faster if I print from our printer. I think everyone is behind because so far I only have 1 Christmas Card this year and usually by now I have much more. LOL

I'll be there Feb 2-6. The only place I have an ADR for at this point is Crystal Palace for a late breakfast. I'm even considering getting in line for BOG lunch since I'll be alone and have the time to just people watch in line.

My special needs son is transitioning into adult life in March. My life has already started changing as to me having even more responsibilty so that February break will be needed. My husband and I were talking about that this morning and how the little snow and cold we have today is just the beginning of our cold snowy winter. I did get the swollen ankles from the humidity in November. I'm hoping that February I can appreciate the Florida warmth better.

Well off to get some regular life done so I can focus on my finishing touches of . I got my home prepared for me to go on November vacation so I'm in pretty good shape for Christmas. Yay!

Ok LOL I have pageant costumes to work on. We do our pageant on Epiphany Sunday. So I have a little time to be productive there. I was helping with High school theater previous years so I got away from childrens ministry but nice to have a role there again. In fact when I went to the church to talk to the children's ministry leader I said "Look after this Disney vacation reality isn't fun at all, so put me back in Fantasy land and give me some work to do." She laughed. I wish it was princess costumes I was making. LOL But that was last year for a Middle school Little Mermaid show. LOL

oooops rambling.
Have a god day!

 

[Promomx2]

Can anyone here tell me what kind or the recipe MK uses for the hog chocolate at MVMCP? It was good, better than what we have.

 

[Nechville]

I posted this on the free dining site a lot of us follow, so sorry for the double post, but have to share my positive experience!
I ordered my photopass CD and then noticed pictures with Snow White were missing. It took them two tries (one even was on a Sunday!) but they found them! Then I emailed them explaining the situation and asked if I could be allowed to download those pictures or if a new CD could be sent. No response came, just an email confirmation of a new CD! Just wishing I had made some edits with the backgrounds before I emailed them but I'm not complaining. Disney is awesome!!!

 

[RejoyceoverDisney]

Can anyone here tell me what kind or the recipe MK uses for the hog chocolate at MVMCP? It was good, better than what we have.

Giggles. Took me a minute to figure out how I missed out on "hog" chocolate. Then again I missed out on hot chocolate too because we had an awesome dinner at Tony's so I wasn't in the mood for hot chocolate or cookies.

Now I wish I would have got some. Off topic but I did try the salted caramel Duncan's one once I was home and yummo.
Would love the recipe too or if someone has a really good one to share.

BTW, that's not snoap outside today. sigh Funny how when it was hot and humid down in WDW I was ok with coming home, but now I'm ready to go back to WDW. LOL

 

[RejoyceoverDisney]

I posted this on the free dining site a lot of us follow, so sorry for the double post, but have to share my positive experience!
I ordered my photopass CD and then noticed pictures with Snow White were missing. It took them two tries (one even was on a Sunday!) but they found them! Then I emailed them explaining the situation and asked if I could be allowed to download those pictures or if a new CD could be sent. No response came, just an email confirmation of a new CD! Just wishing I had made some edits with the backgrounds before I emailed them but I'm not complaining. Disney is awesome!!!

That's awesome. We have some pictures missing from our pictures too. But the sad part is we caught it the same or next day and they said that the photographer was missing like 20 minutes of his pictures. So I doubt we will ever see them. My friend is bumming because it was at the entrance of MK before the park was open. Nice view of Castle behind us. Bummer.

 

[Nechville]

That's awesome. We have some pictures missing from our pictures too. But the sad part is we caught it the same or next day and they said that the photographer was missing like 20 minutes of his pictures. So I doubt we will ever see them. My friend is bumming because it was at the entrance of MK before the park was open. Nice view of Castle behind us. Bummer.

That stinks! I decided next time I will make a note in my phone each time we use photopass (and I use it a LOT!) just to help check. I feel like I am missing some I don't even remember. I know I didn't get them all from my 2012 trip but didn't know enough details to send them on a wild goose chase. Will be interesting to see what changes with the Memory Maker (is that the new name?).

 

[RejoyceoverDisney]

That stinks! I decided next time I will make a note in my phone each time we use photopass (and I use it a LOT!) just to help check. I feel like I am missing some I don't even remember. I know I didn't get them all from my 2012 trip but didn't know enough details to send them on a wild goose chase. Will be interesting to see what changes with the Memory Maker (is that the new name?).

I debated about using this for my solo trip but decided it really wasn't worth the money for me. I hope to find some nice families along the way that will take a picture for me and I'll take pictures for them. But honestly although we got some fun pictures, I'll be ok if I don't see many of myself. I've never liked pictures of me.

I think I will buy a Duffy bear and take pictures of him throughout my trip.