PART FIVE!! *December 2012 Roll Call* Holidays, FLE & MVMCP!! A very, merry thread!

[lovingeire]

Eeek! Just passed Daytona & a slew of Billboards for Disney including MVMCP & Everest! So close!!!!

I think sharing the glow sticks would be a little extra pixie dust for the trip! I think most parents would be grateful!

 

[geckodani]

I bought some extras. Is it creepy if I give one to a little kid who may not have one?

That's what I do with most of mine.

 

[PrincessAurora27]

No...I can't...am I crazy?!?!? I can NOT do this NOW!!! I need help!!!
What time are your ressies? I can't believe there are two times available for that day! OMG...it's killing me to not take them! But, I can NOT change this plan now. I can't...

My ADR is at 8:35. I've heard that the time doesn't matter that much. All the tables are set up at 8 anyway.

 

[Valgoof]

Ok ladies, not sure if this will work, but I uploaded the surprise video to photobucket:

See the fullsize version at: http://s34.photobucket.com/albums/d...262-00001ACCFAB52B0B.mp4&evt=user_media_share

I couldn't get it to upload I YouTube on my phone.

We're up & chomping at the bit in our hotel room this morning! Only three hours from where we stopped just north of the Florida border till the happiest place on earth!

So cute!! Have a great trip!!

Good morning my friends

I'm up early, so thats a good start .....

DD has been off school, would you believe she has croupe! I thought that a little ones condition but apparently not (adults can get it too) and my doctor says he is seeing more and more cases recently.

Not happy she's ill but glad we caught it just before (Monday the school called me and I took her to the doctor) we went to Disney because she has a couple of days to let the medicine kick in. Poor thing fell asleep at 4pm yesterday, woke up at 10pm, then went back to bed at 11pm .... this is someone who isn't usually impressed by sleep!

Spose I'd better pack today

Hope Bronwyn feels better soon!! And I hope her mom packs soon. But that is definitely a benefit to driving. Just throw it all in the car and go!

It's in my queue.. Most of my friends rave about it too..



I just worry what parents think when a stranger gives their kid something out of the blue.



I've been talking about that a lot at home.. You possibly getting engaged on 12/12/12, being asked your ring size..

No, I'm not suggesting anything.. not at all..

Maybe catch the parent's eye first to make sure it is okay. Or hand them out to several children in the same area so it isnt creepy.


Everybody get well!!!! You have Disney trips to enjoy!!!

 

[Valgoof]

My ADR is at 8:35. I've heard that the time doesn't matter that much. All the tables are set up at 8 anyway.

Yep. You can go in an hour before Wishes. I think the times are to try to even out the people going in, but it isnt enforced.

 

[M&MGirl1]

Eeek! Just passed Daytona & a slew of Billboards for Disney including MVMCP & Everest! So close!!!!

SOOOOOO excited for you

 

[PrincessAurora27]

Maybe catch the parent's eye first to make sure it is okay. Or hand them out to several children in the same area so it isnt creepy.


Everybody get well!!!! You have Disney trips to enjoy!!!

I was planning to check with the parent first. Or even hand it to the parent. Just being a parent I know what can sometimes creep someone out.

Yep. You can go in an hour before Wishes. I think the times are to try to even out the people going in, but it isnt enforced.

Yay! I just want to eat all the desserts!!

 

[Wendimn]

I need to stop reading about the Wishes dessert party... not happy with myself that I didn't look into it earlier. We are going during the busiest week...so too late now. Might check here and there for cancellations...hope you guys have a great time

 

[Valgoof]

I just did online check-in!!! I am going to Disney World!!!

 

[PrincessAurora27]

I just did online check-in!!! I am going to Disney World!!!

We NEED a like button!!!!

 

[Lcaemom]

Eeek! Just passed Daytona & a slew of Billboards for Disney including MVMCP & Everest! So close!!!!

OMG!!! That is so exciting!!!

My ADR is at 8:35. I've heard that the time doesn't matter that much. All the tables are set up at 8 anyway.

OK...that was just a moment of pure insanity!!! I'm not going to change these plans now. However, I have been on hold with WDW recreation reservations to see what the status is with Illuminations cruises. And I will call in on the days we WILL be at MK to see if there is any availability for the dessert party. Phew...glad that is settled!!! It is NOT safe to leave me home, alone, with a laptop and orders to "rest."

I need to stop reading about the Wishes dessert party... not happy with myself that I didn't look into it earlier. We are going during the busiest week...so too late now. Might check here and there for cancellations...hope you guys have a great time

That is what I will do, too! I was crazy to start trying to change our plans now!?!

I just did online check-in!!! I am going to Disney World!!!

Yay!!!!!!!!!! So exciting!!!!!!!!

 

[M&MGirl1]

I just did online check-in!!! I am going to Disney World!!!

 

[tofubeast]

In case anyone need to do some shopping at Target before their trip, here's a coupon that expires this Sat.
http://coupons.target.com/friends-and-fans-coupons

 

[grrrlennyl]

Eek! Only one more week until we leave! I kinda can't believe it.

We have a quick trip to Michigan this weekend, so I know the time is going to fly by. I have all of our ADRs set, so I don't really have anything left to do, especially since I have all of my FP+ reservations taken care of, too.

Eek!!!

 

[1stvisit0909]

I just did online check-in!!! I am going to Disney World!!!

in 09 days I can do online check in!!!!!

 

[1stvisit0909]

I need to stop reading about the Wishes dessert party... not happy with myself that I didn't look into it earlier. We are going during the busiest week...so too late now. Might check here and there for cancellations...hope you guys have a great time

we booked it for 12/27!!! Can't wait. hope you get a cancellation that you can use if you want one. Otherwise, sneak up on the 27th and I'll see if I can toss you something.

 

[That Mom]

Here's the updated list of December Port Orleans inhabitants. lol

mom2travel (kristine) POFQ Dec 6-9
BDL (Sean) POR-RGR Dec 7-13
WedgieSock (Arwen) POR Royal Guest Rooms, Oak Manor Dec 7-13
Maddie's Nana (Sue) POR Dec. 8-9th
alorac (Tom) POR MB? Dec 8-13th
ksromack (Kathy) POR AB? Dec 9-17th
Geckodani POFQ 10 - 15.
Lovingeire POR Dec 11th
Ambermiller6970 POR Dec 20- Jan3
1stvisit0909 POFQ Dec 24-31

Me, too! Karen and Sara arriving tomorrow, Dec 6 until the 11th. POR, Royal room

 

[QueenElinor]

Here is a brief itinerary---Kathy, Jordan and anyone else who will be there then. I would love to say Hi if it works out. It will freak DH out, so it may be quick.

12/15 DTD/AK
12/16 DHS/Epcot/DHS
12/17 AK/MK EMH
12/18 resort/MVMCP
12/19 DHS/Epcot
12/20 Epcot
12/21 DHS/MK/Epcot i know it's ridiculous, but it is the last day!

I have no mornings in MK. I may try to go there on 12/16 at rope drop instead of DHS and then go to DHS later for EMH.

So the only overlap we have is on the 16th. We will actually be at MK at RD because we have an 8:20 ADR for Crystal Palace.......then we have a Via Napoli lunch ADR at Epcot at 11:30. We may hang at Epcot after our early lunch if we need to see stuff we missed earlier in the week, otherwise we may go to DTD.....but need to be at Ft Wilderness at 6pm for a Sleigh Ride.

We go home on the 17th

I'm also in EPCOT on the 16th. I'll be all by my lonesome that day, so look for me. Just bought twinkle lights for my ECV so if I decide to use that I shouldn't be hard to find. If not, I'll still have the LGMH! Maybe I'll put the twinkle lights in my hair or something.

20 plane tickets?!?!? OMG

If I count boarding passes, it was actually 40. I can't believe it in retrospect, but we took 7 flights and the Eurostar train. Was I nuts or what?

And we all got the shot, so maybe it will at least be minor. We are in the midst of a huge outbreak. School traffic was noticeably off today.

As soon as I read this, I texted my college-aged kids and told them to go get their flu shots. I doubt they will,

We ended up with almost an entire day of new experiences: Belle, LM, Sideshow characters, Gaston, cinnamon rolls, Lefou's brew, Barnstormer, the Tremaines, waffle sandwiches, sword juggler, SOTMK, pin trading, Country Bears and the monorail. No, we've never done those last two before. Then we went to Le Cellier for the first time.

I'll post some relevant details and tips when we have some downtime this afternoon. Also, I had battery issues yesterday so minimal tweets but I took a ton of pics that Im planning to post on Flickr later.

Looking forward to that!

We had our down time yesterday and slept in until 9:30. I finally got the done then started to get ready for the Yachtsman's Steakhouse. We loved it! The food was excellent!

Today is our second day for Epcot and tomorrow is our second day at MK. I called the YC,s health club and spa and made an appointment for a 50 minute massage on Friday morning. All of this walking has done a number on my joints. I'm gonna need it, lol.

One update I'd like to give is about The Legend of Jack Sparrow over at DHS. All I can say is that we were very disappointed. It's right up there with Stitch over at MK. Definitely not worth doing. I'll give more later. Right now we're getting ready to go to Epcot and I don't know when I'll lose the wifi.

Oh, darn it! Just about had myself talked out of the Yachtsman, now you're going to make me put it back in!

Sorry Dani
I'm trying to type on Dh's smart phone.

OMG, there's two of us! (Which I could have figured out by geckodani's screen name). I'm excited because most of life there were never any other Danis or Danielles. You know, I was the kid who never saw their name on a kiddie license plate. My mom was way ahead of her time.

I really like it, so far!!! The third season starts in January. Seasons 1 and 2 are on Netflix...hoping to catch up by then. Also, I thought of you last night. I downloaded the DropBox app to my phone...it's downloading all my pics now. Thanks for that tip. I also can't multiquote from my phone...hence the 100 posts from me, this AM! I keep going back and forth between my laptop and my phone.

Also, for you Downton Abbey lovers- Amazon Prime also has it for free if you're an Amazon Prime Subscriber, and it's the UK version so there's extra footage at a VERY important scene when a CERTAIN PERSON dies. (I shouldn't have cheered, but I did).

I just did online check-in!!! I am going to Disney World!!!

Yay! But... was there ever any doubt?

In case anyone need to do some shopping at Target before their trip, here's a coupon that expires this Sat.
http://coupons.target.com/friends-and-fans-coupons

LOL! Wouldn't you know it- I just got back from there and spent $700. (Mostly on Disney gift cards). Is that coupon good for gift cards?

 

[tofubeast]

LOL! Wouldn't you know it- I just got back from there and spent $700. (Mostly on Disney gift cards). Is that coupon good for gift cards?

People are discussing that on this thread.

 

[QueenElinor]

People are discussing that on this thread.

Apparently it is good for gift cards- however, I can't get it to print.