Our first trip to Disney at Christmas - the plan so far

[Becx N Gav]

Thanks guys, it's starting to look close now I don't want to wish my time away, but I hope it goes quick

I'm gettin really excited reading others Pre Trippies - I do hope I spot a couple of you in the World

DH will prob think I've spotted a character when I run off to say hi He puts up with my weird ways bless him infact he's starting to join in

96 DAYS TO GO WOO HOO

 

[Becx N Gav]

WOO HOO PAGE 5

 

[Becx N Gav]

Oh and before I forget - we have cancelled the Captains Grille Sat 20th (I'm afraid DH got cold feet after listen to the Podcast a couple of weeks back but I understand why) so instead we got a lunch ADR (I prefered the sound of the lunch, Ploughmans for me YUMMY) at Rose and Crown 1.40pm, the deserts sound good too.
We'll see if it shapes up to proper British grub

 

[lazydoxy66]

You are moving right along!
Do let us know how R&C measures up! That will be very interesting!

 

[Becx N Gav]

You are moving right along!
Do let us know how R&C measures up! That will be very interesting!

I will, the range sounds good I hope it lives up to expectations.

I was just on the DisUnplugged forum and they are trying to arrange a Dis Drink Around the World. Hopefully DH will be up for it and it'll be a night we don't have much planned (either that or start when WS opens )

 

[2BusyPlanning]

I'm gettin really excited reading others Pre Trippies - I do hope I spot a couple of you in the World

DH will prob think I've spotted a character when I run off to say hi He puts up with my weird ways bless him infact he's starting to join in

Oh, I hope you run up to me! On our last trip, my DH thought I was completely nuts! I was too timid to start any conversations back then, but a few people came up to me. A few spoke to DH, too, but he just said "It's my wifes" (meaning the LGMH)!

 

[Becx N Gav]

Oh, I hope you run up to me! On our last trip, my DH thought I was completely nuts! I was too timid to start any conversations back then, but a few people came up to me. A few spoke to DH, too, but he just said "It's my wifes" (meaning the LGMH)!

It's nice to know I'm not the only one interested in meeting 'virtual' people I may not quite run tho incase I take a trip

I wish I had known about the LGMH's when we went last Oct, although we were really busy and didn't have much wandering time (unlike this year). I think I'm looking forward to the laid back approach almost at much as the Christmas decs and stuff

Love that your DH passed the buck - like we're a bunch of nutters

I think it'll feel like an extened family (or scavenger hunt) looking out for LGMH's and familiar faces I just can't wait

 

[2BusyPlanning]

What's a "Crimbo Trip"?

 

[Becx N Gav]

What's a "Crimbo Trip"?

Ha, Crimbo is a shortened word for Christmas (I think it sounds nicer than Xmas), I hope it doesn't offend anyone? I remember having a lecture from a friend when I was younger about how Xmas was very un-Christian and offensive so when I heard the term Crimbo I thought that was less offensive and sounded quite cute

It was used on a comedy show (impersonation) as a joke Christmas song - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proper_Crimbo

And I found an few entries in the Urban Dictionary - I don't agree with all of the definitions tho (esp. the last one ) - http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=crimbo

 

[Becx N Gav]

WE'LL BE THERE IN 3 MONTHS

 

[Becx N Gav]

well since we're getting so close I need to decide if I've got enough/the right clothes

I've photographed a few of my favourite bits (obviously my jeans are pretty standard )

I got this top last year, it stood out (I like different things that maybe not everyone will buy) as I walked past the shop window (DTD). DH saw my head turn and said 'shall we get it' - love him so much

Front

Back

I don't know why but I love flags so when I saw the white and red shirt a couple of years back it would have to be my Epcot shirt (you have to get one from each park don't you?!) then last year they had the other design so I had to 'add to my collection'

I got this from a store called New Look (kind of like Old Navy, not expensive but fairly nice clothes) it's again quite unique, I love the Cuties style as well and this reminded me of it

We placed an order with Disney Shopping a few months ago and these were on sale (well I think the top was, but I needed something to match!) and they should go well with Crocs

Another one from New Look, it's kind of casual/smart good for cooler evenings. The white top comes with it and is half sewn on, takes a bit of wiggling to get it to sit right but saves having to layer stuff which always seems to ride up

I got this from DLRP in March, I love the cute little buttons

I think I go this one from MCO on our way home in 2006, again Cuties . It is a little tight so I have to wear it on one of my thinner feeling days and definately not if I'm eating at Beaches and Cream, I can barely walk after stuffing my face there - totally worth it tho

Thought I might mix things up a bit and wear a Halloween shirt at Christmas if not guess I'll have to get a Christmas shirt too

Oh and I'm sorry about the creases, I will iron them before we go, but I have to store them on shelves - not enough space to hang them

 

[Villainess]

I'm joining in your PTR! Great countdown! We may be going Nov 28-Dec 8 so I'll just miss you Hoping for a confirmation of our trip in the next day or so.

Great t-shirts! I really like the red sleeved Epcot one and the Halloween too!

 

[Becx N Gav]

I'm joining in your PTR! Great countdown! We may be going Nov 28-Dec 8 so I'll just miss you Hoping for a confirmation of our trip in the next day or so.

Great t-shirts! I really like the red sleeved Epcot one and the Halloween too!

Hey there, we'll be there quite late on the 7th - we land at 5.40pm, but by the time you go through customs and get your bags etc. then we've got a stop at Walmart (with extra time ) it's gonna be getting on. We're chilling a bit on the 8th, but may do something if we feel energetic Hope you get your confirmation soon and that you have a lovely time - shame we'll miss you

Thanks for posting

I was running out of ideas of what to post so I thought may as well stick some of my clothes on, more to come

 

[Becx N Gav]

So here's some more pics, I love this top - it has so many character references but is quite simple (it has half length black sleeves which are kind blended with the background!)

This one is not Disney but I think it's cute. And I love the way it's supposed to look creased I tend to wear a white tank top underneath as it's a little bit see-through

I got this one from E-bay, need to remember a strapless bra as it's a halterneck. It says Blondes do have more fun - not that I wholley agree with that, Disers however do have more fun since we know where to find it

They had a few different characters with a similar design, I liked this one best and I didn't already have a Thumper top

I got this skirt a couple of weeks ago (on sale for about $12) it's a little shorter than I'd normally go for (I hate my legs ) but is quite light and the sash will cover up my tum

I got this top at the same time (also on sale $17ish) it has beading detail which the camera didn't capture, I think it'll be a good one for parks and evening dinners (if we go straight from a park to a restaurant) unless I spill

 

[Alysa]

cute outfits! love them!

 

[Becx N Gav]

cute outfits! love them!

Cheers

I've saved my fave bags for last - can't decide which ones to take (if I only take a couple I can buy another one when I'm there )

 

[Becx N Gav]

Ok so here are my choices of bags, I tend to carry a smaller bag if I can (infact the purple one can hold loads more than it seems - I can fit my autograph book and pen in there!) and then my camcorder in a small camera bag (with a cool Mickey strap - must take a pic)

This is one I got at DLRP and it was on sale - I think about 20% off
It's not obviously Disney, unless you know what to look for

As I said this one is a mini Mary Poppins bag! It just fits in the jumbo autograph pen and small autograph book, it's so handy if we don't need sunscreen or a top etc. Incase you can't make it out it's got Tink on it

This one is actually supposed to be a kids lunch bag it's insulated! I bought a small clutch bag for my room key/ change / photopass card with a similar design (from Disney Store UK) and I got loads of comments about how unique it was, so when I saw it's bigger sister on sale I had to get it I think it's fun if nothing else (doesn't hold much but is kinda bulky) and it keeps my stuff cool (sort of but not really unless it's cool to begin with )

And last but not least my canvas Tink bag, again this one holds so much stuff (when we went to DLRP I carried hats, scarfs, gloves and all the usual stuff) it's a bit more adult than the others so I don't get that many wierd looks

 

[2BusyPlanning]

Now I know what outfits and purses to look for! I love the "Asian" MM & MN t-shirt and the canvas Tink bag!

And now I know where the term "Crimbo" comes from. I swear I've never heard that before. I understand...

 

[Becx N Gav]

So the Dis is informative as well as fun

And I learnt that MS is Mississippi

 

[Becx N Gav]

Forgot to post these, again I got them on sale from Disney Shopping - hopefully I won't get blisters, I will have to wear them when I know we won't be walking much (can you do that at WDW? ) just incase