Our 3rd Trip to WDW, Sept' 09, *TOC on Pg 1* *TR STARTED - CLICK ON THE LINK*

[DevonsDisneyMom]

Good luck trying to figure out a way to share the 30 min arcade play card!!! I think last time I spent $10 and it gave you so many credits to use... Dev played for a good 1/2 hour with that!!!

RNRC is awesome, I love coasters, and it is by far my fav!!! Devon is finally tall enough to ride it this year... He is a bit nervous, but I am dragging that boy on it, b/c I know he will Love it!!

I would totally be willing to keep an eye on Tailor while you and Terry ride, but we are there on the 23rd and you are there the 20th and 27th!

I can't freaking beleive you have not got your docs yet!!! I would be wringing that TA neck!!!

 

[oregonmommyof2]

I can't freaking beleive you have not got your docs yet!!! I would be wringing that TA neck!!!

Yeah I am not happy about it at all... It honestly is hard to get excited about the trip cause that is the part that makes it real for us... I have tried to be really patient with the TA, as she has been great with everything else and she was great last year, but honestly... I got real tired of being told they will get here and to relax and be patient... Now she understands how close we are and I was not just being impatient, but that doesn't change anything now, cause I still don't have my docs... SO the whole thing has left a sour taste in my mouth...

 

[DevonsDisneyMom]

Yeah I am not happy about it at all... It honestly is hard to get excited about the trip cause that is the part that makes it real for us... I have tried to be really patient with the TA, as she has been great with everything else and she was great last year, but honestly... I got real tired of being told they will get here and to relax and be patient... Now she understands how close we are and I was not just being impatient, but that doesn't change anything now, cause I still don't have my docs... SO the whole thing has left a sour taste in my mouth...

I totally understand where you are coming from!!! The docs do make the trip finally feel real after months and months of planning!!! Praying that they are there before Wednesday for the sake of your TA's well being!!!

 

[mrsksomeday]

Yeah I am not happy about it at all... It honestly is hard to get excited about the trip cause that is the part that makes it real for us... I have tried to be really patient with the TA, as she has been great with everything else and she was great last year, but honestly... I got real tired of being told they will get here and to relax and be patient... Now she understands how close we are and I was not just being impatient, but that doesn't change anything now, cause I still don't have my docs... SO the whole thing has left a sour taste in my mouth...

This is why I wouldn't use a TA, I have to have control of everything. This would put me over the edge. You are being so much nicer than I would be .

 

[oregondaddyof2]

RNRC is awesome, I love coasters, and it is by far my fav!!! Devon is finally tall enough to ride it this year... He is a bit nervous, but I am dragging that boy on it, b/c I know he will Love it!!

I totally agree.... It is my favorite ride by far... I am in the same boat with Tailor... I am hoping she just barely meets the height requirement, and if she does, I want to drag her on it... I bet she will like it if she gives it a chance... I don't want to scare her and scar her for life though, so I may let her win this battle and not go on it this year... Thanks for the offer though...

 

[oregonmommyof2]

I totally understand where you are coming from!!! The docs do make the trip finally feel real after months and months of planning!!! Praying that they are there before Wednesday for the sake of your TA's well being!!!

I am just going to come unglued if they are not here Wednesday... It won't be pretty...

This is why I wouldn't use a TA, I have to have control of everything. This would put me over the edge. You are being so much nicer than I would be .

I will say, we will not be using one ever again on a Disney trip... I had to educate her on some very basic things that she should have known... We actually booked it on our own through Disney and then a few weeks later she called to she if I wanted to get quotes for free dining this year and we felt bad when we told her we were already booked, she got us to sign over the reservation to her... Last year when we used her, she was at a small independent agency and this year she is at AAA, and this year it seems like she has too many clients or something cause you can not reach her like we used to be able to... And it is taking her forever to return a call or email... Very out of character for her...

 

[jmkford4]

I am just going to come unglued if they are not here Wednesday... It won't be pretty...



I will say, we will not be using one ever again on a Disney trip... I had to educate her on some very basic things that she should have known... We actually booked it on our own through Disney and then a few weeks later she called to she if I wanted to get quotes for free dining this year and we felt bad when we told her we were already booked, she got us to sign over the reservation to her... Last year when we used her, she was at a small independent agency and this year she is at AAA, and this year it seems like she has too many clients or something cause you can not reach her like we used to be able to... And it is taking her forever to return a call or email... Very out of character for her...

I could not give control over to a TA. It would drive me nuts. You are being much better than I would be!

 

[Mickey_Dust]

I hope your docs get there soon! We learned the hard way too about the TA when I turned over my 2007 reservation to one and still ended up doing 125% of the work... NEVER again! I thought you guys got your travel documents because you got your 30min. Arcade things... What is in the travel Docs??? I hope I am not missing something??


Thanks so much for the button!! Off to JoAnn's or Micheals I go (Our Walmart doesn't have any buttons!)

 

[DevonsDisneyMom]

I totally agree.... It is my favorite ride by far... I am in the same boat with Tailor... I am hoping she just barely meets the height requirement, and if she does, I want to drag her on it... I bet she will like it if she gives it a chance... I don't want to scare her and scar her for life though, so I may let her win this battle and not go on it this year... Thanks for the offer though...

Ha Ha!! When Devon was 3 I dragged his little behind right on ToT!!! He did freak out after the ride, told us he was never riding that again... I find bribery works good in situations like that! LOL!!! To get him on it again the following year, we told him he could get something in the gift shop!! Worked like a charm! Now that's the 1st ride we have to get on when we are DHS!

 

[oregondaddyof2]

Today was the day my DW was not looking forward to... Her brother shipped out this morning in route to Afghanistan... Last night was a little rough, so I decided that today, I would stay home from work, and be a supportive husband...

It was a very rough start to the day when her brother called at 7:30am to say goodbye, and I know there was 1 thing that I knew I could do to make her feel better.... Shopping!

I took her to Washington Square Mall about 1 hour north of us... There are lots of malls in our city, and a huge outlet mall about 20 minutes north, but you may ask, "Why would you drive an hour to go to that mall?"

It is the closest mall that has a DISNEY STORE in it... She was so happy to go, and we must have walked the store at least 5 times looking for stuff for the kids... After about the 4th trip around the store, we both stopped and had almost the same thought... We had made matching "Incredible's" t-shirts for the MNSSHP... I know that our DD loves the princesses, and there were the cutest costumes there... After some discussion, we decided to get her the Belle outfit... It is the most beautiful dress I have seen...

We got it home and our plan was to surprise her with it and make it a Tink Fart the afternoon fo the party... After we had it packed and put away, we talked some more... Our DD is very picky, and we were thinking that it may be a bad idea to surprise her cause she may say, "I don't like it."... We dug it out and let her open it... The other thought was that we wanted her to try ti on before we went in case it didn't fit right... Well, upon opening the box, her eyes sparkled, and she instantly fell in love with it... She wanted to immediately try it on... She looked great! She went to look int he mirror... The first thing out of her mouth was, "I look beautiful!" She wanted to keep wearing it, but we had her take it off to make sure it is clean and ready for the party...

Anyways, thougth I would give you all an update of today, our 16th day away from WDW!!!

 

[disneygirlinnj]

Aww *hugs* to you Toni!! I'll be keeping your brother in my thoughts until he's home!

Good job on the shopping too Can't wait to see the dress, I'm sure she looks beuatiful!

 

[Porturican]

You are too sweet... What are you plans for that day? Do you have meals planned out at all? We would like to meet you regardless...

Sorry I've been offline for a few days we had our Comp. Picnic Sat. at a local amusemnet part (Six Flags Marine World kinda like a Sea World with ALOT of rides) It seemed like it was one of the hottest days of the year also but i just thought of it as preperation for Florida. They have a butterfly area in the park and it is SO HUMID in there so i tried to stick it out in there as long as possible to deal with the humidity. Ahhhh I'm so ready to just be away!

Ok ok focus Adrienne Focus! Our plans for HS is to be there before the gates open and I too want to run for FP @ TSM (Welll maybe I can send my son off for the passes with Terry ) my Sis n Nephew have never rode it in CA Adv. I went on it 3 times I love it! But since I have never been to this park I'm a little clueless on getting there to get the fast passes. Anyhoo after we get the FP i hope to jump on the ride right away also. As for meals the only one we have planned out is our late lunch. My son n I have 2:30 ressies @ 50's PT & my Sis n Nephew have 3pm ressies @ SciFi.

Wow so much going on for you guys I too would be LIVID if I hadn't recieved all my documents yet. They are seriously making themselves sound like those people who say..."I swear the Check is in the mail!" Know what I mean.

Awhhh your baby starts Kinder! Toni...I'm sorry you had a rough day with your brother leaving hopefully the shopping helped a little to get your mind off of it.

Well keep me posted with HS on the 20th cuz I want to meet you guys too!

 

[joelp]

Our travel docs didn't come today...

I advised our TA that if they are not in my hand by the end of the day Monday that she is to call Disney at 8:30 our time when she gets to work Tuesday and have them overnighted so I BETTER have them by Wednesday... This is getting ridiculous!

We haven't gotten ours either ... and we're only a few days behind you ...

I wonder if it's because they've cut back on staff because of the economy - so it's taking longer to get the stuff sent??

Time to bug the TA ...

 

[DevonsDisneyMom]

Hey Toni, sending a hug your way!!! And hoping like anything that you get your Mickey Mail today!!!

And Tony, what an awesome hubby you are!!!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

HI Toni and Terry! I've been MIA with traveling, but now I'm settling in to our temporary location. I just realized there is a Disney store here! We visited DL on Wed - it was HOT HOT HOT! Saw Lion King in Vegas - Awesome! But Vegas was even hotter - 113!

Prayers are going up for your brother's safety. So sorry he had to leave. I hope you get your docs today - it will cheer you up a little, I'm sure!

I loved the flat Jordan! Love the Disney Shopping and the Belle costume! I can't wait to see pics of her in your TR! Your trip is so close!

 

[lisalonglash]

Sending "stay safe" prayers for your brother.

I truly hope you get your travel documents today - it's ludicrous that you've had to wait this long!! We received our entire package nearly 2 weeks ago! Your TA is making me

Great shopping mojo going on there! I'm glad you were able to get your mind off not-so-happy things

 

[DisneyMomLiz]

Your brother/brother-in-law is in my thoughts and prayers, as are all our brave men and women in uniform!

fingers crossed (we need an emoticon for that) for your travel documents arriving a.s.a.p.!!

 

[oregonmommyof2]

Hi everyone!!

Thank you for all the well wishes... I promise I will respond to everyone a little later...

I just wanted to stop in for a minute and say thanks, and to also tell you all that today will be a better day...

I got a late night phone call from my brother last night and he had landed in Germany... He sounds really good... He had already bought me a shot glass from Germany (I collect them!) He is in Kyrgyzstan right now and he will either be leaving there in the morning or staying a few days, they have not told him which category he is in yet...

Terry was a huge lifesaver yesterday... You all have no idea... He kept me busy and did a bunch of Disney stuff with me...

Saturday was not a good day at all... I full on lost it... Terry had to call one of my girlfriends to come over and just lay with me... She finally got me calmed down and we went to a Mexican restaurant to meet with her boyfriend and another couple... After a few daiquiris I found myself arm wrestling with 6 guys from Japan..

I can't wait to show you guys pictures of Tailor in her new gown... It fits her like a glove and she just beams when she has it on... Alec wanted to go as a OSU Beaver's football player, that is what he went as last year, but that is what he wanted...

In other big Alec news today... Today is his birthday!!! My little man is 10!!!

This is him...
This is me...
This is Terry... (He would just like to know where the last 10 years went...)

The kids put the last sticker on the month of August calendar and they are both very excited to start September's calendar... They were jumping around dancing this morning...

15 days left until vacation... Time is really flying...

Our TA's mail doesn't get delivered until about 3:30 or so... It's only 10:30 now so we have about another 5 hours until we know if we get them today or not... I told terry that I am absolutely going to lose it if they don't show up... He said that he is taking it over from here and I WILL have them by Wednesday or Disney and AAA will not know what hit them...

Anyways, thanks again fro all the thoughts, they are so appreciated...

 

[Porturican]

Happy Birthday Alec!!!

 

[DevonsDisneyMom]

Alec!!! Today is my Dad's birthday too!!! How cool!

So glad that Terry and your girlfriends were able to provide a bit of a pick me up for you!!!

While I can't wait to see Tailor in her belle outfit, I would much rather see pictures of you arm wrestling 6 men from Japan!!!

Too funny!!!