On our weigh and bringing Tagalongs ~ Sept '14 PTR ~ UPDATED 9/8 x2

[MonsterWDWmom]

Following along! Congrats on the 20 pound weight loss that is awesome!!

Yay for getting the coveted Anna and Elsa Fastpasses!

 

[npierce25]

cant wait to read more!

 

[stindall]

following along, can't wait to get caught up soon!

 

[annegirl]

Thanks for the fastpass tips. This will be my first time using the site for fast passes ( I don't do them until September though so I still have a while) and I am nervous about it.
REally hoping for Anna and Elsa so I will definitely do that one first!
Subbing!

 

[RooRach0906]

Following along! Congrats on the 20 pound weight loss that is awesome!!

Yay for getting the coveted Anna and Elsa Fastpasses!

Thank you for following. Thanks, I am hoping I can lose 5-10 pounds more before Disney.

Thanks I was really excited I got one mainly because both girls want to see them and Sally isn't big on character meet and greets so if she is asking it is a big deal.

cant wait to read more!

Thanks for joining! Hope to report some more Disney news soon but first I am gonna do a mini trip report from this past week in Williamsburg.

following along, can't wait to get caught up soon!

Thanks for following along!!

Thanks for the fastpass tips. This will be my first time using the site for fast passes ( I don't do them until September though so I still have a while) and I am nervous about it.
REally hoping for Anna and Elsa so I will definitely do that one first!
Subbing!

Your welcome for the tips! I hope they help. I am sure you are prepared for your fastpasses but I was nervous too.

 

[Victoriasmom98]

Hi Rachel....instead of lurking, I wanted to say hi! I have to go back and read now.....looking forward to it!

 

[RooRach0906]

Hi Rachel....instead of lurking, I wanted to say hi! I have to go back and read now.....looking forward to it!

Thanks for joining in! I see that we have the same amount of days left by our tickers!

 

[RooRach0906]

I was going to post a my mini trip report but I dunno what happened but it all disappeared so I will try again tomorrow as I do need to finish picking up around the house and get some laundry done.

 

[LB1122]

Animal Kingdom ADR thought...when we did Tusker House I would say we were there for a hour to get all the character meet & greets

SO...might want to move those back a little but remember you have a hour window to get to them so even if you arrive in the last 5 minutes of the window still good

 

[RooRach0906]

Animal Kingdom ADR thought...when we did Tusker House I would say we were there for a hour to get all the character meet & greets

SO...might want to move those back a little but remember you have a hour window to get to them so even if you arrive in the last 5 minutes of the window still good

Thanks for the advice, I think I will move it back now!

 

[RooRach0906]

Last week Cinderella and I spent the week July 20-27 in Williamsburg with my sisters, nieces, and mom. My other sister and niece who are coming with us to Disney were only able to join us two nights/day and a half, as they had girl scout camp the same week.

We stayed at Kings Creek Plantation.



This was a budget trip for all of us, so it was mainly pool time, a little shopping, and Busch Gardens since we all have Fun Day cards. My other sisters and nieces also have Water Country Fun Cards so they did that too. We also did putt putt and a chocolate making class at the resort.

It was a pretty good week however because of some issue so we will probably not be doing it again.

Here are some pictures:

Tony's All-American Grill






Busch Gardens













Resort Fun






Chocolate Making Class






Someone fell asleep on our way to get ice cream

 

[MonsterWDWmom]

I loved Williamsburg as a kid! Your week sounds like it was fun and relaxing!

By the way I just realized that our dates overlap with each other, maybe we can have a Dismeet?

 

[RooRach0906]

I loved Williamsburg as a kid! Your week sounds like it was fun and relaxing!

By the way I just realized that our dates overlap with each other, maybe we can have a Dismeet?

The trip had it moments where it was a blast but I am happy to be home! (I will not feel like that most likely when we get back from Disney )

I am up for a Dismeet just have to convince the hubbie! Lol. We tried once before and the people never showed up.

 

[ZehnJahren]

Hi there! I'm following along with your trip too! I love a good fall trip; September is such a great time to go! I know it's hot, but I think that is something that can be controlled by how often you're out in it. We're going in October and I'm expecting it to be hot but manageable. Plus in September it's nice to still be going out in short sleeves and shorts at night, I think!

 

[RooRach0906]

Hi there! I'm following along with your trip too! I love a good fall trip; September is such a great time to go! I know it's hot, but I think that is something that can be controlled by how often you're out in it. We're going in October and I'm expecting it to be hot but manageable. Plus in September it's nice to still be going out in short sleeves and shorts at night, I think!

thanks for following along! We love September it is our favorite time of year to go! It is still warm enough at night to be in short sleeves and shorts!

 

[Victoriasmom98]

Gotta love falling asleep in the car seat!! Did she get her ice cream, though??? I hope so. I've never been to Williamsburg. It's nice to take a little Mini vacation when needed!!! I just can't wait for Disney!! 39 DAYS!!!

 

[kclark9830]

Love this! Reading along .

 

[RooRach0906]

Gotta love falling asleep in the car seat!! Did she get her ice cream, though??? I hope so. I've never been to Williamsburg. It's nice to take a little Mini vacation when needed!!! I just can't wait for Disney!! 39 DAYS!!!

Unfortunately, no she didn't get any ice cream. She didn't notice tho because she was out I was able to carry her in the room and lay her down to bed without her waking up. It was nice but I can not wait for Disney and hopefully a fight free vacation. 39 Days for me too!!!!! YAY!!!!

Love this! Reading along .

Yay! Thanks for joining in!!!

 

[RooRach0906]

I have been on Pinterest for lots of different ideas for Disney! and I ran across this really cool countdown.



Day 15 ~ Watch Tangled
Day 14 ~ Paint a portrait or two. Add a few new paintings to your gallery.
Day 13 ~ Write down what you want to ask Rapunzel. You'll meet her soon.
Day 12 ~ Watch Cinderella.
Day 11 ~ Keep-a busy, Cinderelly! Help do the sweepin', moppin', and dustin' around the house.
Day 10 ~ Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo! Dress up like you're going to a ball.
Day 9 ~ Watch Snow White
Day 8 ~ Make up a dwarf name for everyone you love. Smiley? Pokey? Speedy?
Day 7 ~ Learn the song "Heigh-Ho" to prep for a rollicking ride on Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Day 6 ~ Watch Alice in Wonderland
Day 5 ~ You're late for an important date! Throw a tea party and wear a funny hat!
Day 4 ~ Find that worried white rabbit - he's hiding somewhere in your house
Day 3 ~ Watch Up
Day 2 ~ Earn your Wilderness Explorer badges: assist someone; go exploring; be kind to an animal
Day 1 ~ Tomorrow's the day! Study a Walt Disney World Resort map and decide where to start on your magical vacation.

The only thing is I want to make it 30 Days, so I need to add 5 more movies and can not decide which ones to do.

Here are the ones I own:





I also have a bunch of Disney Sing Along Songs videos, some Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Sofia videos and the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh movie.

I want to use the same format, movie and then 2 activities related to the movies. Any suggestions? Thank you in advance for any help!

 

[ZehnJahren]

I'd go with movies you find a lot in the parks, like Sleeping Beauty, Little Mermaid, and Dumbo. And of course, Frozen!

With Little Mermaid, you could go to an aquarium or a pet store with fish and maybe even pick one out...? For Dumbo, maybe you could put together your own "circus" ("tumbling", jokes, a pet parade, a circus tent in the living room?) and put on a show for a family member. And for Frozen, you could maybe freeze ice cubes in a bunch of different flavors and make multi-flavored drinks (like lemonade ice cubes put in fruit punch, or apple juice ice cubes put in grape juice).

I can't see what the activities are, so I don't know if I'm in the same vein or not!