Our little thread of BIG Resort Changes~2013 Spring RC installment

[babyberger]

Yes but I think I need to keep moving so I don't fall asleep. I was up at 3 am to do the ADRs for the first part of our trip .... hate the west coast time!!! I wouldn't have bothered but DD really wanted to do BOG again. I'd been doing some pretend reservations for the days leading up to my date and nothing was available so being the good mama that I am I set the alarm and was logged on when they opened!!!

Oh you are such a good mama!!! I was disappointed we didn't get to try BoG in Feb There is always next year.

Sounds like it may be nap time for you

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[letthewookiewin]

Time to try to get some cleaning done .... boo!!!

Boo is right. I have to do some deep cleaning this week.

Yep, the sleep did me well, and DH follow suit and went to bed early last night to, so we were both in a better mood. Oh and don't fall out of your chair, but it wasn't DH that did the dishes but my 20 year old DS who did it without being asked by anyone. He knew I wasn't coming back down and DH was to angry to help me out so out of the goodness of his heart he did them. I guess I did something right

I think you did more that something right with him. He sounds like a very sweet and caring man.

That is a thing of beauty.

I am such an old-school Epcot logo junkie. I'm glad I got my hands on the faux-vintage 30th anniversary Norway shirt (and yes I know Norway wasn't open when Epcot first opened, but still, awesome).

That is a really cool t-shirt!!

letthewookiewin: Good luck on your C# exam. A WDW CL trip sounds like a awesome graduation gift.

Wookie you'll ace the exam!!!

Thanks y'all.

 

[Missoutandabout]

How'd I wind up on here again?

Jeanette: Hope all goes well with HRH and with the DS. Maybe the migraines she's having are allergy related too? There are so many triggers. The trial-and-error game is a total pain. Fingers crossed they suss it out quick.

Do we go to DTD on our resort day for dinner?

I like this idea. It's what we usually do on our "no parks" days.

Maybe end the night with a sundae from Ghiradelli

And I like this idea even BETTER! And just what was this lunch you were having, eh? Reminds me I need to eat before I get into the "Eat All the Food" zone.

Time to try to get some cleaning done .... boo!!!

Since my whole house smells of cleaner, though I'm not actually sure what's been cleaned... I'll just pop over to your place and continue this madness! That's after I stop with my Round 2 of procrastination.

My ADR day is coming up soon. EEP!

Miss - how in the world did I forget you in my catch up I am glad you were able to guilt your dad into coming for Miss M's bday Now they just need to behave themselves so they dont ruin her bday. I think you have been given some great suggestions on here My parents are in the process of moving across the state, and are driving each other crazy. My mom keeps calling me saying she is going to stay on one coast and my dad can stay on the other

This sounds like something my parents should do. Live on opposite sides of the state.

Thank you. I have thought of doing that on a daily basis with the fil.

Your FIL and my dad sound like birds of a feather. Seriously.

DetTigsGal, jennyjinx3, sjs314: Yup. Like I said, I know I am in the minority as most folks I know love Via Napoli. For me it was more an ambiance turn-off. Maybe just a bad night. I seem to remember it possibly being the first night of Free Dining last August when we ate there. Before entering, the disorganized nature of what seemed hundreds of walk-up ressies at the front door didn't work for me. Then we had about 45 min to wait for our table even WITH our ADRs. Once seated, the noise level inside the restaurant was too loud. We had to yell to converse with one another. As for the food, I remember 4 of us ordering a jumbo pizza to split and a shared salad bowl, but I was neutral on the enjoyment level of the food. Maybe by the time our meals arrived I was just over the place. I do agree that our server was just adorable! I will try again some day and hopefully I will leave HAPPY.

I'm not sure why, but Via Napoli just has never struck our fancy. Now that I think of it, I don't think we've ever actually stopped in the Italy pavilion. It's the only one we've not walked around.

Miss: MY DH and I are kinda the same as you guys: DHs bday is the 1st day of the month and two days later is our Anniversary. Hmmm... I sunconsciously planned it that way so he wouldn't forget our anniversary. ...I'm glad your trademarked Cleaning Procrastination Post™ or I woulda stole it. It's priceless!

Ah, that must be the reason we did it this way... so there's no forgetting it. We've even got my birthday 6 days before our anniversary, too. Unfortunately, by the time they all roll around, we're too "fuggedaboutit" to bother coming up with 3 rounds of ideas for gift-giving celebrations.

 

[letthewookiewin]

How'd I wind up on here again?

Me too!! I'm supposed to be working on my lab. I am right in the middle of the world's longest brain fart and just can't figure it out.

Your FIL and my dad sound like birds of a feather. Seriously.

The thing is, my fil's doctor has given him a rx for Zoloft (I think, or some other mood modification kinda rx), but he won't take it. He thinks he takes too much medicine already, and that is one that he "doesn't have to have to live". He was so bad last week (I think it was) when I got home from school I just asked who was pitching at the Texas Rangers game, and my mil scooted me out of the room really quickly before he blew up again. Living with him sure does take a toll on my blood pressure. The DH wants us to stay here until I get through school. Plus, I think the DH promised them we would stay that long. Then whether they still think they need me here or not, we're gone. If I had to live the rest of my life in a house with him, it would take two 6 month WDW trips a year to keep me sane.

oh and good news!! The bil and sil are moving out tomorrow!! It means I won't get to see the nephew daily (which makes me sad), but then I don't have to see his mother at all (which makes me happy, happy, happy). Since the bil still works for the family business that is ran out of the house, I'll still have to see him. It will be interesting though to see if he works even less than he does now once he is moved out. I can see that happening. Him coming in later because he has to take his son to school (which is 10 miles away and his mother won't have him move to the school he should be going to until the end of the year). He should already be going to that school, because it's the same one he should go to living here and all the houses they were looking at. It just made more sense for him to have started out 6th grade at the school they knew he was going to end up anyway, than starting 6th grade at one school, and then transferring to the school he should be at for 7th.

 

[babyberger]

Who wants to make dinner for my family tonight??? I am so not in the mood

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[gwynne]

Who wants to make dinner for my family tonight??? I am so not in the mood

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Could it be a pizza night?

 

[Koh1977]

Who wants to make dinner for my family tonight??? I am so not in the mood

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DH is supposed to make dinner tonight!! Korean food!!

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[peteykirch]

Now I'm second guessing myself.

I'm thinking I might change my arrival day plans and hit up Downtown Disney, have lunch at Raglan Road before going to MNSSHP. Just looking at the logistics it seems the easiest option as to if I ever want to go to Downtown Disney while I'm down there. I don't know, I may keep my original play and ditch Downtown Disney and have lunch or dinner at the Rose and Crown.

 

[Koh1977]

I think I have all my ADRs set!! Woohoo!! (TA will actually make all the changes today when het gets home he said.)

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[babyberger]

Could it be a pizza night?

Ginny, I wish it were that easy. Steven can't have wheat and right now DH isn't eating tomatoes, onions, garlic, soy, etc. so I HAVE to cook

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[Grumpy Grandma]

Ginny, I wish it were that easy. Steven can't have wheat and right now DH isn't eating tomatoes, onions, garlic, soy, etc. so I HAVE to cook

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Sounds like a night for a nice big healthy salad ... minus the tomato and onion ... throw on a little chicken and call it done!!!

 

[gwynne]

Ginny, I wish it were that easy. Steven can't have wheat and right now DH isn't eating tomatoes, onions, garlic, soy, etc. so I HAVE to cook

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Oh dear! I see what you mean. I love GG's suggestion. Quick, easy, and yummy!

 

[sjs314]

How is it that I fell so far behind again?

Jeanette Please get more rest. Sending positive thought for HRH and DS

GG I been playing around with the dining site too and BOG is never available, I doubt I get it since our trip is short with only 4 days to try for. Hopeing to make our first day a Poly day, no park with 'Ohana that evening. Bob had only 2 requests Via Napoli and BOG he loved our meal there in November.

Krystal Happy to hear your getting all your plans in order!

Sitting here using my Nebulizer, had to use it last evening too, darn allergies and this weather

To everyone I missed

 

[babyberger]

Sounds like a night for a nice big healthy salad ... minus the tomato and onion ... throw on a little chicken and call it done!!!

Oh dear! I see what you mean. I love GG's suggestion. Quick, easy, and yummy!

DH takes that salad everyday for lunch. I event had the grill going at 6am this morning for him

Kids don't eat salad tonight I made gluten free chicken cutlets and gluten free pasta. No sauce for DH

How is it that I fell so far behind again?

Jeanette Please get more rest. Sending positive thought for HRH and DS

GG I been playing around with the dining site too and BOG is never available, I doubt I get it since our trip is short with only 4 days to try for. Hopeing to make our first day a Poly day, no park with 'Ohana that evening. Bob had only 2 requests Via Napoli and BOG he loved our meal there in November.

Krystal Happy to hear your getting all your plans in order!

Sitting here using my Nebulizer, had to use it last evening too, darn allergies and this weather

To everyone I missed

I hope you feel better soon!!!

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[Janet B]

Hi all, been trying to post all afternoon ....

Dani, Ouch! Sorry for the terrible pain you've had. If it had to happen though, thank goodness it was now and not right before your trip. And congrats on scoring the flights (and saving $$)! It is real now!

Pas PLEASE care of yourself better... 48 hours over the weekend and fallen asleep in the car not good... (even though parked.. ). You are stretching yourself too thin my friend! Poor HRH.. hope the docs can figure out the triggers for her migraines..and fast... and hoping for good news for DS too. p.s. congrats on your latest RC, but predicting it will not be your last for this trip ....

Petey, count me on the all the love for the sweatshirt and DTD on arrival day is a favorite of ours... it seems once the trip has taken off its hard to get there. And a good fit for arrival and MNSSHP day.

Kook, I do like the CL/BLT split (althought it won't surprise me if you end up kicking back at the lodge for a few days... )

Magic, got a chuckle from your post...Kook never did pose a BLT / Cablin split now did she? You my friend must pave the way with a glowing review!

koh, Congrats on RCing to AKL! And getting an extra Disney Day!! Its a beautiful resort and very peaceful. Was going to chime in on your ADRs but read that it's now all set.

Jen & Miss, dinner was so good and no fuss. Cereal and choc chips for dessert. Love to eat them out of the bag. We considered ice cream (after all we did have our workout at the Y) but decided to save that nice dinner treat for another day....

MM, great to hear from you! I'm a tad jealous... walking onto TSM?? Awesome for you!! (and we think 30 minutes is great in the summer).

Sheila, we are feeling the cold here today too... brrr...hoping the neubilizer works and you feel better soon Allergies are the pits.

Wookie, hope you aced your final exam!

Melissa, chicken cutlets/pasta sounds like a easy and good meal...hmm now will Andrew clean up two days in a row?? hopefully

Ginny, anything new your way??

Good morning to all. This is my Cleaning Procrastination Post".

Miss, love your Trademark title post.. Now you own it girl, guess we can't use it or we must pay up, right?

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Hello to all I've missed! Off to a meeting, and will check in on you all later.

 

[disneydreamin247]

Thank you so much everyone. I am doing a lot better today. Still in pain, but nowhere near yesterday.

So remember how I booked my airfare this morning? Well this afternoon I got an email from JetBlue about a discount, and since I purchased 3 seats I would save 20%. I decided to call and see if they could honor the discount since I did book it today. The woman was very nice and they did honor it! I thought I would get a credit for future flights, but they credited my card! This is why i only fly JetBlue. They are excellent! I got back $126!


Sheila I say get a Lapu Lapu and a dole whip, and kick your feet up on the beach! You will enjoy it.

wookie Good luck on your exam!!!

Jeanette Sis, love the change. I think it sounds like a fantastic plan. But please, please take care of yourself. You know, you do live close enough for me to come FORCE you to take care of yourself.

kook I think that sounds like a phenomenal split. Best of both worlds! I hope something opens up for you.

Melissa/B] I hope you are feeling much better today. Sometimes we just need to get it out. I know with my DS once he has his meltdown and flips out, he is much calmer and sleeps so well.

Linda (Magic) We are going to have to meet up this summer. AC trip?

Linda and Miss E I feel like I am REALLY going to Disney now!!!

Janet I was SO happy they honored the discount for me. That is real customer service.


Tomorrow is ADR day for our October trip! I am just booking a campsite tonight so that I will have a reservation and be able to book all of my ADRs tomorrow morning. I will be spending the evening playing with my pretty new Chanel makeup, playing Call of Duty, and making dining plans. Don't I sound like fun?!

 

[jennyjinx3]

Just popping in quickly to say two things, and then I will be back later

Dani: so so glad to hear you are feeling better, and hooray for the flights! In a bit I hope to get some similar pixie dust in booking flights for November!

Jeanette: please please take care of yourself....you would be first giving any of us what for if we were neglecting to look after ourselves. We care about you!!

That is all.

 

[babyberger]

Janet - oh I love choc chips out of the bag DH will be out of town Thurs night so after I feed the kids I think I will be having a dinner much like yours, maybe just ice cream for dinner

Dani - we may need to send you to FORCE Jeanette to rest a bit. Oh, new makeup, my fav!! I am hitting the MAC counter this week

Jen - hope you had a good day today!

HUGS,
Melissa

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[disneydreamin247]

Janet - oh I love choc chips out of the bag DH will be out of town Thurs night so after I feed the kids I think I will be having a dinner much like yours, maybe just ice cream for dinner

Dani - we may need to send you to FORCE Jeanette to rest a bit. Oh, new makeup, my fav!! I am hitting the MAC counter this week

Jen - hope you had a good day today!

HUGS,
Melissa

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Melissa don't go to the counter. I get 40% off. PM me on FB.

 

[Koh1977]

Janet, when you get a chance, can you update the upcoming trips list with my RC? This one has to stick. Otherwise DH threatened divorce!

7/31-8/2 Hilton Grand Vacations SW 8/2-8/9 AKL

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