Our Halloween Pop adventure with a 32 year old Disney Newbie -Trip report link pg. 34

[joy13]

It's hard to be a Niners fan these days. We went through several years of salary cap hell. We are just now putting together a good team, not a Super Bowl team yet, but hopefully we can have a winning season.

What do you think of Favre?

Uggh - Favre - don't get me started I loved him for years. But after last summer - I am so over him! His return to Lambeau is the day we come back from Disney. That should be an interesting game if he makes it that long. He sure didn't look so good Friday night.

 

[jordanyosh]

Uggh - Favre - don't get me started I loved him for years. But after last summer - I am so over him! His return to Lambeau is the day we come back from Disney. That should be an interesting game if he makes it that long. He sure didn't look so good Friday night.

It was kinda like when Montana went to KC.....

 

[joy13]

It was kinda like when Montana went to KC.....

Yeah - that just seemed so wrong! At least it wasn't a division rival though.

 

[jordanyosh]

Yeah - that just seemed so wrong! At least it wasn't a division rival though.

Yeah, that's a slap in the face, but it'll make for a great 2 games this season.

 

[joy13]

Yeah, that's a slap in the face, but it'll make for a great 2 games this season.

No kidding - bring it on, I say!!!!! The first meeting is a Monday night game - what a coup for ESPN

 

[jordanyosh]

No kidding - bring it on, I say!!!!! The first meeting is a Monday night game - what a coup for ESPN

OOOO!!!! I don't get to watch much football now because of church, but I have mondays off!!!!!!!

 

[wdwgirl03]

Just had to say..........

Go Packers!​

We went to the preseason game last night vs. the Bills (no T.O. though - he's injured) the Packers are looking good so far, I hope they can keep it going into the regular season

Back to your Disney planning now

Oooh, that is fun! Somebody I work with was at the first preseason game. I would loooove to go to another Packers game. We went to one in 2007 so it was cool to see Brett Favre before he retired. Err...maybe not. I cannot believe he is on the Viqueens now.

 

[joy13]

OOOO!!!! I don't get to watch much football now because of church, but I have mondays off!!!!!!!

Monday Oct 5th - mark it down

Oooh, that is fun! Somebody I work with was at the first preseason game. I would loooove to go to another Packers game. We went to one in 2007 so it was cool to see Brett Favre before he retired. Err...maybe not. I cannot believe he is on the Viqueens now.

It was cool - before we knew what a tool he was. I enjoyed watching him in many games. I wish I could forget the last two years
The games are very fun - we are blessed with season tickets (they were my Dad's originally). Welcome back - can't wait to hear all about your trip! And how about the Mayor of yours

 

[DreaGirl]

GO LIONS!!

Oh, who am I trying to fool. I hate football....

 

[joy13]

GO LIONS!!

Oh, who am I trying to fool. I hate football....

Even if you didn't hate football - "GO LIONS!" is hard to pull off right now They can only get better though - so that's a good thing.

 

[wdwgirl03]

It was cool - before we knew what a tool he was. I enjoyed watching him in many games. I wish I could forget the last two years
The games are very fun - we are blessed with season tickets (they were my Dad's originally). Welcome back - can't wait to hear all about your trip! And how about the Mayor of yours

Wow, that is awesome you have season tickets. So jealous! I just started my trip report...hope to see you over there.

It was funny because at the airport coming home they had the TV on and were talking about Tom Barrett and how he was going back to work. Funny hearing about Milwaukee on a national level!

 

[joy13]

Wow, that is awesome you have season tickets. So jealous! I just started my trip report...hope to see you over there.

It was funny because at the airport coming home they had the TV on and were talking about Tom Barrett and how he was going back to work. Funny hearing about Milwaukee on a national level!

I am heading over to read it right now

 

[joy13]

Day 2 - Tuesday 10/27/09 - I left of with us seeing Illuminations and taking it easy out of Epcot. I'm still looking for people's favorite spots for watching Illuminations

The plan for Day 2 is to sleep until we wake up on our own. We can eat two counter service meals that day because we have no ADR's and won't have used one the day before. So depending on the weather I hope to get some pool time in and breakfast at Everything POP - not sure which order that will be in - depends again on weather and what time we get up. If it's a nice day - I'm thinking breakfast by the pool sounds awesome After that I think I'll send DH and DD back to the room to rest and SIL and I can head to DTD to shop This too depends on what time we all wake up. If DD wakes up at her normal 7:30 or so she'll need a nap to make it to the end of the party. We have a 2:30 ressie for BBB at DTD so DH and DD can come in time for that. I figure if they get up and going to DTD around 1:00, they should make it in time for the ressie. I'm hoping to be able to take Maddie's dress when SIL and I go ahead of time and drop it off at BBB so DH doesn't have to mess with it. I'm not really sure how the timing is going to go, but I think we'll get "dinner" after DD's appointment and photoshoot, then we'll head from DTD to the Party

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

My favorite spot to watch illumations is when you first walk into WS there is a HUGE area inbetween those two gift shops and yes it's busy and crowded but the greatest thing is that it's on a slope so no matter what way you are standing you can get a spot. I would suggest getting there 1/2 hour to 15 mins before (depending on day of week) but when you first get there you will see everyone sit but when the show begins everyone will stand up allowing for more room if you are running behind!! It took a year and 1/2 of working at WDW to find the spot but even my parents agree you can see everything including the pictures on the globe!!!! If you are lucky they will open up the top little stage portion right over the water. I've never seen it from there because by the time you would get up there, I'm short and would not be able to see over people which is why I love the slope!!!

 

[joy13]

My favorite spot to watch illumations is when you first walk into WS there is a HUGE area inbetween those two gift shops and yes it's busy and crowded but the greatest thing is that it's on a slope so no matter what way you are standing you can get a spot. I would suggest getting there 1/2 hour to 15 mins before (depending on day of week) but when you first get there you will see everyone sit but when the show begins everyone will stand up allowing for more room if you are running behind!! It took a year and 1/2 of working at WDW to find the spot but even my parents agree you can see everything including the pictures on the globe!!!! If you are lucky they will open up the top little stage portion right over the water. I've never seen it from there because by the time you would get up there, I'm short and would not be able to see over people which is why I love the slope!!!

Thanks! That sounds like a great spot You worked at BBB (the castle) right? Will they let me drop off DD's dress early?

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

Yes, I worked at the castle They should let you drop off the dress early. They will take it in the back and put your DD's name and appt time on it and keep it for when you arrive. Tell them at the podium that the dress is in the back and they can put it in the room for you as if she were getting a new dress DTD location I'm not sure. Their operation is different than MK so I'm not sure. Their space is about 1/2 the size as MK

 

[joy13]

Yes, I worked at the castle They should let you drop off the dress early. They will take it in the back and put your DD's name and appt time on it and keep it for when you arrive. Tell them at the podium that the dress is in the back and they can put it in the room for you as if she were getting a new dress DTD location I'm not sure. Their operation is different than MK so I'm not sure. Their space is about 1/2 the size as MK

Thanks for the info!!! I would think they would do that too.

 

[wdwgirl03]

My favorite spot to watch illumations is when you first walk into WS there is a HUGE area inbetween those two gift shops and yes it's busy and crowded but the greatest thing is that it's on a slope so no matter what way you are standing you can get a spot. I would suggest getting there 1/2 hour to 15 mins before (depending on day of week) but when you first get there you will see everyone sit but when the show begins everyone will stand up allowing for more room if you are running behind!! It took a year and 1/2 of working at WDW to find the spot but even my parents agree you can see everything including the pictures on the globe!!!! If you are lucky they will open up the top little stage portion right over the water. I've never seen it from there because by the time you would get up there, I'm short and would not be able to see over people which is why I love the slope!!!

That is exactly what I was going to say. Plus it's also a little easier to get out of when the show is over.

 

[joy13]

That is exactly what I was going to say. Plus it's also a little easier to get out of when the show is over.

My favorite spot to watch illumations is when you first walk into WS there is a HUGE area inbetween those two gift shops and yes it's busy and crowded but the greatest thing is that it's on a slope so no matter what way you are standing you can get a spot. I would suggest getting there 1/2 hour to 15 mins before (depending on day of week) but when you first get there you will see everyone sit but when the show begins everyone will stand up allowing for more room if you are running behind!! It took a year and 1/2 of working at WDW to find the spot but even my parents agree you can see everything including the pictures on the globe!!!! If you are lucky they will open up the top little stage portion right over the water. I've never seen it from there because by the time you would get up there, I'm short and would not be able to see over people which is why I love the slope!!!

Is this straight away when walking in, or do I need to turn towards Mexico or Canada?

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

nope, you can't miss it! it's a sloped area in between the two gift shops. If you walk towards one or the other you'll see what we're talking about. I know in the past the area has been blocked off for a rental party but I think those these days are near England and Italy and they have left that area open for guests!!!!!!! I'd scope it out before it gets dark though! I'll have to look though pictures and see if I can find any for you!