Oh Come All Ye Faithful... DIS TR Addicts... UPDATE 4/19

[Lady Lallie]

First stop sounds great. Beach Club was third, I think, and I was getting antsy! Do you know- are the stops fixed on ME (e.g. Pop is always first) or does it depend on who is on the bus and how many are staying where?

I am not sure at all.

Will do! I'm still trying to learn about "our" camera. Did you use the automatic settings most of the time or did you put it on manual?

I would say I had it on a mix of Custom and Auto. The reason I would go on the Custom setting was if the camera wasn't letting me use the flash on the Auto setting even though I needed it. Make sense?

No, I think I'll go. I SO loved MNSSHP. And I've seen the Samatha Brown Travel Channel special enough that I feel like I have to be there. But maybe not on the first night. I don't know. I have to research the party a bit more to find out what is there. I know MNSSHP had the headless horseman in the parade, trick or treating, special Hallowishes... not sure what MVMCP has??

Oh good! I know wdwinfo has the MVMCP map up from this year so that might help. I need to get some people's opinions from it this year for next year.

Great observation! I think you explained yourself fine! I think that is a vote for Kona!

The Chicken is delicious!

Great minds think alike. We need to start planning Dec '09, afterall.

Yes! We do. I think we should. Although, you could still do a May '09 trip too.

 

[Charleston Princess]

You had me at Dole Whips!

Not to mention Pecos Bill's and Mickey's Christmas Party -- it all sounds like it is going to be so much fun!

 

[nts4wdw]

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party meet 9pm. Not sure about this one. I haven’t bought a ticket yet. And my friends Lynn and Chuck (nuts4wdw) are having their own meet on the Poly beach so I’m not sure yet.

.

Your schedule looks great!! I've got to get ours posted! I'm disappointed we won't get to go to that reception. But we are finally going to Le Cellier and we are not giving that up!
We'll be glad to have you at our fake meet if you want to come. But MVMCP is excellent! I'd go if I could!!

 

[2xcited2sleep]

I would say I had it on a mix of Custom and Auto. The reason I would go on the Custom setting was if the camera wasn't letting me use the flash on the Auto setting even though I needed it. Make sense?

Yes! Makes sense!

I know wdwinfo has the MVMCP map up from this year so that might help. I need to get some people's opinions from it this year for next year.

Off to check out the map and I'll be happy to check out anything you need me to for next year!

Yes! We do. I think we should. Although, you could still do a May '09 trip too.

Oh boy... don't get me started. I'm just looking for a way to take advantage of the new deal...

You had me at Dole Whips!

Not to mention Pecos Bill's and Mickey's Christmas Party -- it all sounds like it is going to be so much fun!

I know...doesn't it? Wanna drive down?

Your schedule looks great!! I've got to get ours posted! I'm disappointed we won't get to go to that reception. But we are finally going to Le Cellier and we are not giving that up!
We'll be glad to have you at our fake meet if you want to come. But MVMCP is excellent! I'd go if I could!!

Oooh. Le Cellier. Yummy. I'd skip the reception for that. In fact, try not to be too alarmed if the hostess comes up to you and Chuck and says something like "umm... there is a crazy woman in the lobby who insists she is meeting you for dinner and your ADR was for 3 not 2." Just kidding - I wouldn't actually do that.

I don't think your meet is fake at all. And I will see the party some night but as I think about the whole trip what I'm most looking forward to is meeting the friends I've made online and you and Chuck definitely fall into that category! Unless you'd prefer some romantic time on the beach which I would totally understand...

 

[Lady Lallie]

Oh boy... don't get me started. I'm just looking for a way to take advantage of the new deal...

Doesn't a nice relaxing meal at Brown Derby with LL sound like lots of fun??

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Doesn't a nice relaxing meal at Brown Derby with LL sound like lots of fun??

Are you kidding? It sounds AWESOME!

 

[Lady Lallie]

Are you kidding? It sounds AWESOME!

Hehehe. I think it sounds fun too!

 

[stitcharoo]

breanna:
i like solo trip reports!

they're interesting because most are with big families, it's cool to hear someone that's going alone!

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Hehehe. I think it sounds fun too!

SO tempting. You have no idea.

breanna:
i like solo trip reports!

they're interesting because most are with big families, it's cool to hear someone that's going alone!

Happy to have you here! I see from your ticker that you are also planning a December visit. Are you excited? Silly question for DIS'ers, I guess! I will pop over to your PTR to see what you have planned!

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Y'all are going to laugh at me but it just hit me that my 25 day countdown equates to ~ 3 weeks!

I'm not ready! And I vowed to be more prepared for this trip!

 

[Charleston Princess]

I know...doesn't it? Wanna drive down?

Temptress!

I so would love to do just that, but I can't quite figure out how I would break it to the kids that Santa decided to give Mommy a trip for Christmas so there is nothing left over for their gifts.

 

[kschafer]

I so would love to do just that, but I can't quite figure out how I would break it to the kids that Santa decided to give Mommy a trip for Christmas so there is nothing left over for their gifts.

I am being so sneaky about Christmas this year. DH decided he wants a WII. I thought OK, I'll go along with this, so we have already or will be purchasing over $400 in stuff for him. He hasn't yet asked what I want for christmas...when he does, I'm telling him equal money in Disney gift cards (plus my birthday is at the end of the month and he hasn't asked about that either)

I'm gonna get that trip back to Disney one way or another

 

[2xcited2sleep]

I am being so sneaky about Christmas this year. DH decided he wants a WII. I thought OK, I'll go along with this, so we have already or will be purchasing over $400 in stuff for him. He hasn't yet asked what I want for christmas...when he does, I'm telling him equal money in Disney gift cards (plus my birthday is at the end of the month and he hasn't asked about that either)

I'm gonna get that trip back to Disney one way or another

You go, girl! I like the way you think! Good strategy!

 

[askelton]

I so would love to do just that, but I can't quite figure out how I would break it to the kids that Santa decided to give Mommy a trip for Christmas so there is nothing left over for their gifts.

You don't think that your happiness would be gift enough for them?

 

[Charleston Princess]

I am being so sneaky about Christmas this year. DH decided he wants a WII. I thought OK, I'll go along with this, so we have already or will be purchasing over $400 in stuff for him. He hasn't yet asked what I want for christmas...when he does, I'm telling him equal money in Disney gift cards (plus my birthday is at the end of the month and he hasn't asked about that either)

I'm gonna get that trip back to Disney one way or another

I second Christine -- that is a wonderful strategy!

You don't think that your happiness would be gift enough for them?

Nope.

Case in point: FIL was in town this weekend -- took the kids Christmas shopping since he won't be coming back for Christmas with the understanding that the gifts were to be put up until Christmas. Darling, sweet Connor-man has been pouting ever since.

 

[ILuvCrush]

Well, from the point of view of one who DID do the MNSSHP on arrival day.....
Go hang out on the beach and do the party a different night. Really. You just can't plan for how tired/not tired you're going to be on that 1st day.

Watching the FW on the poly beach... lapulapu in hand.... chillaxing and enjoying the company of the fine friends you met on the DIS.....

Priceless


Paula

 

[brookelizabeth]

I haven't started reading yet, but will catch up as soon as I can!

 

[ILuvCrush]

Uhhh Christine???? Where are you??????

Are you at the Bank...figuring out how much of your life savings you can give to DVC?????

Did you decide to go to WDW early????

Is your boss being a poopy head and not giving you enough DIS time????

Are you snowed in...up there????

Just checking.... I'm wondering where you've been

Paula

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Well, from the point of view of one who DID do the MNSSHP on arrival day.....
Go hang out on the beach and do the party a different night. Really. You just can't plan for how tired/not tired you're going to be on that 1st day.

Watching the FW on the poly beach... lapulapu in hand.... chillaxing and enjoying the company of the fine friends you met on the DIS.....

Priceless


Paula

Good advice, Miss Paula! Lapu+beach+new friends = perfect!

I haven't started reading yet, but will catch up as soon as I can!

No worries. Plenty of time. Thanks for joining me!

Uhhh Christine???? Where are you??????

Are you at the Bank...figuring out how much of your life savings you can give to DVC?????

Did you decide to go to WDW early????

Is your boss being a poopy head and not giving you enough DIS time????

Are you snowed in...up there????

Just checking.... I'm wondering where you've been

Paula

Hi! I'm here!!! I WISH I could say I've been busy buying DVC. Or that I won the lotto and headed down to WDW for a few months. And as much as I hate to admit it, my boss is actually very nice. And no snow although it is in the 30's. I don't know what I've been doing??? Just not DIS'ing. It's nice to be missed.

 

[Charleston Princess]

Hi! I'm here!!! I WISH I could say I've been busy buying DVC. Or that I won the lotto and headed down to WDW for a few months. And as much as I hate to admit it, my boss is actually very nice. And no snow although it is in the 30's. I don't know what I've been doing??? Just not DIS'ing. It's nice to be missed.

Well DIS with me, Christine, I am busy watching the clock until it is time for my weekly dose of Dr. Hunt -- I mean Grey's Anatomy.