Our last WDW trip before I have a baby!!! A Dec. 08 PTR w/ pics. Big news! 11/13

[mickeysgirl17]

Anyone still with me?

 

[mickeysmyboy]

Anyone still with me?

I'm here, waiting for more!

 

[joelp]

Yea - yea ... we're still here ... (but I was already in bed sleeping last night while you were posting ... )

I didn't buy much in the way of souveniers our last trip in May 07 ... I was looking at the Christmas ornaments, but just couldn't get in the "mood" when it was 85 degrees outside!!

However, when we got home, the Disney Store.com had these Seven Dwarf garden statues on sale - so I could justify getting them. Snow White - however - was no where to be found (probably too busy keeping the Prince happy!! )

This year, however, I have plans to get at least 3 of those Christmas ornament sets!!

And - we're bringing an extra suitcase with us for all the junk and presents we'll be bring back ...!!

 

[mickeysgirl17]

I'm here, waiting for more!

Great! Thanks.

Yea - yea ... we're still here ... (but I was already in bed sleeping last night while you were posting ... )

I didn't buy much in the way of souveniers our last trip in May 07 ... I was looking at the Christmas ornaments, but just couldn't get in the "mood" when it was 85 degrees outside!!

However, when we got home, the Disney Store.com had these Seven Dwarf garden statues on sale - so I could justify getting them. Snow White - however - was no where to be found (probably too busy keeping the Prince happy!! )

This year, however, I have plans to get at least 3 of those Christmas ornament sets!!

And - we're bringing an extra suitcase with us for all the junk and presents we'll be bring back ...!!

lol. Sorry to wake you!

I'm from NYC so it is hard to get into the xmas mood when you live in Florida and its so hot outside. I really miss the snow!

I can't remember if I have a snow white and prince ornament. I bought a whole bunch, but not sure. I'll have to wait until I dig into the xmas closet to find out. Don't be surprised if you get more than 3. We only wanted 1, and left the store spending much more than we'd hoped. Most of my money went there.

You may need 2 extra suit cases! Thanks for reading.

 

[bettyann29]

Bella. Im still here too..

I got caught up on your PTR.. First of all, glad to hear all is good right now with your DH.. How frustrating not knowing, but at least he still has his job right now..

I like that sorcerer mickey you have in front of your dvds.. thats cool.. Ohh.. I liked hearing about the mickey ice cube trays.. $1?? woohoo.. I need to get a couple the next time Im at WDW

I cant wait to see your Christmas ornaments.. I started that tradition of getting one ornament everytime we go on vacation.. no matter where it is.. we cruise alot so I have some really cool ones from Honduras, Jamaica and different places in the Caribbean in addition to my Disney ones..

I have 2 Christmas trees now.. my regular one with all my snowmen on it.. and then my vacation tree.. I have enough ornaments on this one now.. Im hoping that eventually I will have 3 trees.. my regular one, a disney one and my "other vacation" one.. Thats my goal at least.. A girl has to have a goal right??

Cant wait to hear more!!

 

[mickeysgirl17]

3 Christmas trees! Wow. That's awesome!

Yeah, I just love Christmas and I love ornaments. It must be nice to collect ornaments from other places. That's great.

Thanks for keeping up with my PTR!

 

[Becx N Gav]

Oh, thanks for the pics - I love the snowglobes and I see you have Kingdom Hearts 2 love those games

I didn't forget about you! I tried to read this last night but the I explorer window was dong funny things, I couldn't see the pictures, the smilies kept on flashing (they'd be there one minute then disappear!) and the page kept sticking and dragging the text

So glad DH is ok for the moment

 

[Becx N Gav]

Oh yeah and you must have read my mind, I was going to get my box of Disney Christmas decs and post some pics on my PTR - promise I'm not stealing your idea

Can't wait to see yours, I'm wondering as we're going from the 7th Dec should I get our decs out a couple of weeks earlier to make up for the time we're away We normally get them out the first weekend of Dec so I could do it around Thanksgiving too

 

[wdwgirl03]

Cute snowglobes. I have a bunch of the smaller ones and most of them are from the Disney Store.

I love Christmas decorations too! I have way too many Disney ornaments. There are some really cute mini ornaments that are coming out in a couple of weeks from Hallmark that I am already planning on getting. LOL.

 

[Krista in MA]

Subbing into your PTR! Your daughter is adorable! I think I want to live in the castle too!

Hopefully everything works out for your DH and his job.

Now, I read something about the ... don't forget about the Mickey ice cream sandwiches (not sure if those were mentioned) though! Yummy! And since you'll be going in December... you shouldn't have to worry about them melting all over. Not that I've ever had two of them in a row and got them all over my hands or anything...

Looking forward to reading more!

 

[mickeysgirl17]

Oh, thanks for the pics - I love the snowglobes and I see you have Kingdom Hearts 2 love those games

I didn't forget about you! I tried to read this last night but the I explorer window was dong funny things, I couldn't see the pictures, the smilies kept on flashing (they'd be there one minute then disappear!) and the page kept sticking and dragging the text

So glad DH is ok for the moment

Kingdom hearts is the best! I'm glad your still with me. Thanks.

Oh yeah and you must have read my mind, I was going to get my box of Disney Christmas decs and post some pics on my PTR - promise I'm not stealing your idea

Can't wait to see yours, I'm wondering as we're going from the 7th Dec should I get our decs out a couple of weeks earlier to make up for the time we're away We normally get them out the first weekend of Dec so I could do it around Thanksgiving too

I'll be doing my xmas decorations the weekend before Thanksgiving. It will be too crazy if I wait until after that!

Cute snowglobes. I have a bunch of the smaller ones and most of them are from the Disney Store.

I love Christmas decorations too! I have way too many Disney ornaments. There are some really cute mini ornaments that are coming out in a couple of weeks from Hallmark that I am already planning on getting. LOL.

Be sure to take pics and post so we can see your ornaments!!!

Subbing into your PTR! Your daughter is adorable! I think I want to live in the castle too!

Hopefully everything works out for your DH and his job.

Now, I read something about the ... don't forget about the Mickey ice cream sandwiches (not sure if those were mentioned) though! Yummy! And since you'll be going in December... you shouldn't have to worry about them melting all over. Not that I've ever had two of them in a row and got them all over my hands or anything...

Looking forward to reading more!

Welcome to my PTR! Those Mickey Ice cream sandwiches look great too. I might have to add them to my snack list. Thanks for reading!


More coming soon.....

 

[addictedtothemouse]

subbing

 

[mickeysgirl17]

subbing

Great. Thanks for joining us.

 

[mickeysgirl17]

Ok. I'm back guys. Next up.............

Park Goals!!!

So, despite having been to WDW before, MK several times, we have not done everything there is to do in each park. Therefore, I plan to do some new things this time around.

Here is the list for MK:

-explore mainstreet. (Never took the time to actually enjoy it. Always running right past it to the big stuff )

-Meet Peter Pan and Wendy. (I heard they were around in advnetureland. Anyone know where for sure? DD loves Peter)

-See PUSH, the talking trash. (I think DD will love this)

-See Hall of Presidents. We always skipped this, and unfortunately, I just found out it will be down for refurb during our trip. So, we'll have to come back again in the future to see this! (This will be my next excuse).


Epcot:

-See the tanks at the living seas. (We've done Nemo, and turtle talk though)

-HISTA. I would loved to have done this in 2006, but DD was too small and she would have been to frightened.

-Kidcots. I've always seen Epcot as the park for the more grown up crowd, so I think this will keep DD happy.

-Innoventions. I'd like to try stormstruck, house of innoventions, Where's the fire and a few others.

-the tree lighting. Missed it last time.

-Live entertainment in WS. Specifically Sergio in Italy, Server Amusant in France, Voices of Liberty, and Miyuki, the candy lady in Japan.

-The new Gran Fiesta tour in Mexico. I'm interested to see how this changed from el rio del tiempo which I loved.

-Spaceship earth. Want to see the new version.

-Maelstrom. Didn't quite get to this last time.

-Meet Mulan. Hopefully in Akershus bfst. I know she is in China too so that will be the backup.

-See the shows in America and France.

Whew! That's quite a list for Epcot. Hopefully, 2 days is enough!

DHS and AK goals coming up soon.....

60 days to go!!!!!

 

[Becx N Gav]

Ok. I'm back guys. Next up.............

Park Goals!!!

So, despite having been to WDW before, MK several times, we have not done everything there is to do in each park. Therefore, I plan to do some new things this time around.

Here is the list for MK:

-explore mainstreet. (Never took the time to actually enjoy it. Always running right past it to the big stuff )

-Meet Peter Pan and Wendy. (I heard they were around in advnetureland. Anyone know where for sure? DD loves Peter)

-See PUSH, the talking trash. (I think DD will love this)

-See Hall of Presidents. We always skipped this, and unfortunately, I just found out it will be down for refurb during our trip. So, we'll have to come back again in the future to see this! (This will be my next excuse).


Epcot:

-See the tanks at the living seas. (We've done Nemo, and turtle talk though)

-HISTA. I would loved to have done this in 2006, but DD was too small and she would have been to frightened.

-Kidcots. I've always seen Epcot as the park for the more grown up crowd, so I think this will keep DD happy.

-Innoventions. I'd like to try stormstruck, house of innoventions, Where's the fire and a few others.

-the tree lighting. Missed it last time.

-Live entertainment in WS. Specifically Sergio in Italy, Server Amusant in France, Voices of Liberty, and Miyuki, the candy lady in Japan.

-The new Gran Fiesta tour in Mexico. I'm interested to see how this changed from el rio del tiempo which I loved.

-Spaceship earth. Want to see the new version.

-Maelstrom. Didn't quite get to this last time.

-Meet Mulan. Hopefully in Akershus bfst. I know she is in China too so that will be the backup.

-See the shows in America and France.

Whew! That's quite a list for Epcot. Hopefully, 2 days is enough!

DHS and AK goals coming up soon.....

60 days to go!!!!!

Cool list, I know what you mean about not having done everything - you'd think that over three trips we would have done it all

Is Server Amusant the guy with the chairs? When we were there last Oct I got chosen to sit on one of his chairs - that guy is amazing

Oh and the Gran Fiesta tour is ok but not up to par with the MK character rides, it's good to cool off and sit down for a bit - hopefully you'll all enjoy it though

We've never done Innoventions - the hurricane thing sounds like an experience so glad we don't get these here

I think EMH might help you do some of these without too much waiting in queues

 

[joelp]

Ok. I'm back guys. Next up.............

Park Goals!!!

So, despite having been to WDW before, MK several times, we have not done everything there is to do in each park. Therefore, I plan to do some new things this time around.

Here is the list for MK:

-explore mainstreet. (Never took the time to actually enjoy it. Always running right past it to the big stuff )

Me, too ... but I have spent some time in the Main Street Bakery ...

-Meet Peter Pan and Wendy. (I heard they were around in advnetureland. Anyone know where for sure? DD loves Peter)

They were by the exit of POTC when we were there last time (I have pictures somewhere ...)

-See PUSH, the talking trash. (I think DD will love this)

Bumped into him - her ... it? ... last time ... Kids loved him - her ... it?

-See Hall of Presidents. We always skipped this, and unfortunately, I just found out it will be down for refurb during our trip. So, we'll have to come back again in the future to see this! (This will be my next excuse).


Epcot:

-See the tanks at the living seas. (We've done Nemo, and turtle talk though)

Me, too - that's one reason why we're having lunch at The Coral Sea ...

-HISTA. I would loved to have done this in 2006, but DD was too small and she would have been to frightened.

HISTA?

-Kidcots. I've always seen Epcot as the park for the more grown up crowd, so I think this will keep DD happy.

The DD had fun with this last trip ...

-Innoventions. I'd like to try stormstruck, house of innoventions, Where's the fire and a few others.

DD had fun with her grandparents last trip - never went in myself ... maybe this time ...

-the tree lighting. Missed it last time.

... Likewise (but then, it was May ... )

-Live entertainment in WS. Specifically Sergio in Italy, Server Amusant in France, Voices of Liberty, and Miyuki, the candy lady in Japan.

Missed them, too ... though we did catch Off Kilter ...

-The new Gran Fiesta tour in Mexico. I'm interested to see how this changed from el rio del tiempo which I loved

DD liked it ...

-Spaceship earth. Want to see the new version.

Make sure you do the Orange version right after lunch!!

-Maelstrom. Didn't quite get to this last time.

Was closed our last trip - so on our to do list, too ...

-Meet Mulan. Hopefully in Akershus bfst. I know she is in China too so that will be the backup.

DD saw her at Askershus with the GPs ...

-See the shows in America and France.

Don't see France after lunch ( ... unless you want a nap ...) - Anyway, that's when you'll be doing Mission:Space ...

Whew! That's quite a list for Epcot. Hopefully, 2 days is enough!

DHS and AK goals coming up soon.....

60 days to go!!!!!

Yea - going over our 2 day plans for Epcot, I'm not sure we'll be able to fit everything in either ...

 

[mickeysgirl17]

lol. Your so funny joelp!

 

[mickeysgirl17]

More goals.....

DHS

-Toy Story Mania. (Can't wait for this one)
-Beauty and the beast live on stage (this was down last trip and I was so dissappointed)
-High School Musical show (For DD)

That's about it for DHS. We spent almost 3 days there in 2006 and so we were able to do almost everything. Of course, we'll be repeating our favorites this year.

AK

-Expedition Everest (DH will be doing this alone)
-Maharajah jungle trek and Pangani forest trail (missed these last time)
-Flights of wonder
-Dinosaur (DH will be doing this one alone too)

I had also planned to see the Pocahontas show, but it is already closed so that's kind of dissappointing, but I am hoping they will get something in its place soon. I heard it wasn't that great of a show anyway.

Other Goals:

-Meet new characters (Other than Peter Pan, we really don't care who, we just want to meet some new ones)
-Visit the World of Disney store. (DH is really really really hoping we don't have time for this. I'm a shopaholic. Enough said)
-Hoping to have some extra time to get a quick visit in to the Boardwalk, but this is really only a maybe at this point. I don't think I can fit it in.

I have some very exciting news now:

I paid my trip off!!!!! One less bill to worry about! It seems more official now!

By the way, I thought I'd let you all know that if you have on Demand, you can watch disney programs and shows on channel 891. I have comcast so I don't know if it matters, but its pretty cool. They update the shows every now and then and it really makes you want to be there. Check it out.

54 days to go!!!!!!

 

[wdwgirl03]

You're getting close now!

 

[mickeysgirl17]

You're getting close now!

I know! It's so exciting!