***OFFICIAL*** October 2011 - Updated 10/08/11

[Tltorrez]

The tutu colors for my MNSSHP costume are perfect. Whew! Now I'm just concerned with the corset color. The style of top looks great, but the big difference in colors....eh...it just isn't me, but it's a Halloween costume right? That's the point! So torn!!

I wouldn't stress over the colors. It's Halloween.

But show us a pic. We can help you evaluate.

 

[Tltorrez]

[*]Watched a Disney travel video on netflix

Was it a new one? I think we watched everything ever recorded on Disney before our last trip. DH watched a few but now he draws the line, because he knows we're not going to see anything even he doesn't already know.

 

[figmentswife]

Good morning all my Disney peeps....17 days, 16 sleeps until we leave.

 

[tigger30066]

Aww!! I wish it was quitting time! It's not even 3 pm here yet! HA.

Speaking of tickers, I want a real, physical one for my desk at work. Have any of you ever seen one? Kind of like the Mickey countdown to Christmas ones? Where you change the blocks to say number of days? I want that, but for my vacations. LMAO. My DBF thought of it, but we haven't been able to find one!

Any ideas?[/QUO

I have a hoops and Yoyo one I got at hallmark. Well is is suppose to tell the date, but I just do it for how many days.

 

[im4kycats]

Hmm..I guess it is easiest to just say DITTO to the last few pages of posts!

My week of preparation activities has included:

• Build my packing list
• Bought Disney t-shirts and some halloween shirts. I even got a really cute halloween/disney scrubs top!
• Watched a Disney travel video on netflix
• Mentioned the trip at work to anyone who didn't run when they saw me with the "Must talk about Disney" look in my eyes
• Bought carry on size rolling duffel bags ($30 at Costco!) for the kids
• Made my hubby sit through an hour and a half description of our trip plans

There are still more things on the to-do list, but we are moving right along as we get closer and closer. Just a few more weeks till our adventure begins.

Like!

 

[Susan595]

I was thinking about starting to practice pack last night also, the days and nights are cold here now, so I think shorts tshirts bathing suits especially I could start on, sunscreen stuff like that, VERY exciting. And also I will add everyone here is pretty good with my Disney obsession at work, but I betcha they roll their eyes everytime I walk away lol

 

[PIRATEGIRL007]

I've added you to the first post. You've got the first listing!!!!

So.....do you stay at CBR because you love Pirates so much? Are you staying in one of the pirate themed rooms? You are so lucky to be going at the end of this week. Have lots of fun.


PS - love the Tag Fairy quotes!!!!

nah, it's the only Mod DH has never stayed in and my first ever place at WDW so we are going back to try it again. We didn't book at pirate themed room but I certainly wouldn't turn down a free upgrade for one.

Funny story......I actually got the pirategirl name back in college well before I was into Disney and years before the POTC movies were out (I'm dating myself now). Our mascot was a Bucanneer and I just did a play on that with the pirategirl name and my brother (and roommate's) email address was pirateboy so my mom could remember both of ours. Works out great now that I am WDW obsessed.

 

[rafikifan2911]

I leave for my trip on october 8th and we come home the 15th! this will be my first trip and its also out honeymoon!! teehee!! Im hoping i gett a little extra pixie dust my way!! Im so excited!! but it seems like the days are going to slow!!

 

[tatorswife]

13 sleeps..2 weeks and we head out..Oh my goodness..so much to get done before we go..Im super super excited..1st time MNSSHP, 1st time HDDMR and 1st time Ohana dinner..never could get ressies before lol..still not sure about costumes for party. Hope everyone has a great day and safe and awesome trips.

 

[lmc318]

I'm getting so stressed because I have no lists yet to speak of because I've been slammed at work for the last 2 months and can't think straight. I have a Disney basket, I keep throwing things in, can't figure out how to surprise DD with our trip yet...still a secret after over a year! Woot! Woot! Can't figure out any plans because we've never been. It's so hard being a newbie. One bit of good news is, got our car rental down to 161.00/week with a benefit discount from work. AirTran changed our flight by 2 hours though.

I do have a mini spreadsheet with where we're eating, which park, etc., but don't have "plan yet." Harmony BB booked just before MNSSHP for DD. I'm usually ultra organized, so this is about to kill me. Still don't have a house sitter yet! YIPES. My kitty isn't well and I don't know what's wrong with him. Have I complained enough yet??? I'm getting really nervous for some reason.

AirTran is a PITA. I just looked and ours is still the same as the last time they changed it, thankfully, but they've changed ours twice already.

As for the plans, I book my ADRs and then plan the park around then (or vice-versa). That's as much planning as I do. I find if you overplan you can get really, really disappointed if you don't get to do something in the time frame you wanted or at all. Plan your parks and plan your meals and special events, but go with the flow on the rest of it. Let the magic happen on it's own!!!

The tutu colors for my MNSSHP costume are perfect. Whew! Now I'm just concerned with the corset color. The style of top looks great, but the big difference in colors....eh...it just isn't me, but it's a Halloween costume right? That's the point! So torn!!

Yes, that's the point of the costume. I'm sure it's as cute as it sounds and I for sure want to see some pics!!! I mean, you are supposed to be a play on the mad hatter, right? So go with it!!

33 days today and I think the whole family is ready for a vacation. DD every morning tells me she doesn't want to go to school and it's heartbreaking because I can't do anything about it. I know she's ok when she gets there but I think she needs a break. 9 hour days get to her just like they get to me and there is an older boy in her class that roars a lot (it's the new thing the boys do - it's quite annoying to be honest but they are kids, so...) and he's a very "in your face" kid and she has never really liked him. She's been in another class most of the time, they only overlap on occasion, but they are in class together now and I think it's getting to her. I talked to her teacher and she said she's keep an eye out, so I know she's being looked after to make sure she's not bullied. The teacher told us Katherine can stand up for herself and will take control of situations when she needs to, but I think she's just worn. I know I am and DH is. Every morning it's a battle to get her out the door and I'm always late for work. Luckily my boss is never here, so it doesn't really matter. I just stay later to make up the time, but that takes it's toll on me. Anyway, long story short, we all need this vacation to come RIGHT QUICK!!

So jealous of everyone leaving in the next few weeks. Have a great time!!!!

 

[figmentswife]

I thought I would let you all know....


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[Kathymford]

I wouldn't stress over the colors. It's Halloween. But show us a pic. We can help you evaluate.

Yes, that's the point of the costume. I'm sure it's as cute as it sounds and I for sure want to see some pics!!! I mean, you are supposed to be a play on the mad hatter, right? So go with it!!

Ok, so here it is. No make-up though!!

 

[lhaun1973]

Our Family is going to WDW 10/22 - 10/25/11 staying at the CBR. My question is being that this is during Mickey's "Not So Scary Halloween" party time, is the park decorated in Halloween theme?

-Lisa (38), Chris (33), Lillian (soon to be 5), and Blake (1 1/2)

 

[lmc318]

Ok, so here it is. No make-up though!!

Awww, the image didn't come through. Wait, let me see if I can copy and paste the link... Ooooh, I LOVE it!!! That is super cute!!! I think it looks great just as it is!! I have seen people wear corsets over shirts, though. If you're uncomfortable with it, could you get a funky tank or something and wear the corset over that? I don't think you need it, though. I think it's great just as it is!!

 

[lmc318]

Our Family is going to WDW 10/22 - 10/25/11 staying at the CBR. My question is being that this is during Mickey's "Not So Scary Halloween" party time, is the park decorated in Halloween theme?

-Lisa (38), Chris (33), Lillian (soon to be 5), and Blake (1 1/2)

Welcome! The park is actually decorated for fall right now and throughout the season, so yes! It will be decorated for the party! Woohoo!

And btw, I'm Lisa too and my DH is 5 years younger than I am as well! (He's Sean, though, so no matching there! )

 

[Kathymford]

Awww, the image didn't come through. Wait, let me see if I can copy and paste the link... Ooooh, I LOVE it!!! That is super cute!!! I think it looks great just as it is!! I have seen people wear corsets over shirts, though. If you're uncomfortable with it, could you get a funky tank or something and wear the corset over that? I don't think you need it, though. I think it's great just as it is!!

I don't mind the tank. I'm just not used to wearing so many different colors! haha. Trying to make photo work. I'm not at my usual computer (at my mom's house) and it's just not the same! Ha. http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathymford/6166229255/ Hopefully that worked better.

 

[lmc318]

I don't mind the tank. I'm just not used to wearing so many different colors! haha. Trying to make photo work. I'm not at my usual computer (at my mom's house) and it's just not the same! Ha. http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathymford/6166229255/ Hopefully that worked better.

Yup! That worked! Well, silly girl, the colors are GREAT!!! I think that's what makes the costume!! You are good to go!!

 

[Kathymford]

Yup! That worked! Well, silly girl, the colors are GREAT!!! I think that's what makes the costume!! You are good to go!!

Yay! Thank you. I have to admit, it looks pretty cute! Ha. (modest much?)

I'm kinda excited. Thanks for the positive feedback.

 

[srauchbauer]

I don't mind the tank. I'm just not used to wearing so many different colors! haha. Trying to make photo work. I'm not at my usual computer (at my mom's house) and it's just not the same! Ha. http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathymford/6166229255/ Hopefully that worked better.

love the custome and the color are perfect.

 

[im4kycats]

I don't mind the tank. I'm just not used to wearing so many different colors! haha. Trying to make photo work. I'm not at my usual computer (at my mom's house) and it's just not the same! Ha. http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathymford/6166229255/ Hopefully that worked better.

You look great! Have fun.