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

[jwgm2012]

At 12:12 on 12/12/12...he asked and I said YES!!!!!

That's amazing! And what a great photo! I don't know what's brighter, your ring or the Castle! So, so happy for you - get your buttons!

I leave in less than 24 hours and I'm 100% stressed (to the point of being ill), not about Disney and our trip, but because of work. Everything looked good and order for my break but things are exploding right now and I'm not sure what will happen. I just can't see me working while at WDW. Without going into details, most of this stuff is out of my control but I have to deal with the consequences. It makes me really sad that I can't be excited right now, after a year of being excited I'm 1 day away and almost wishing we weren't going because of the work problems.

This is so par for the course of major vacations and the days leading up to them! Best thing right now, is just put all your focus on work and get through the day... Don't think about the vacation or what needs to be done because when the work day is over - your vacation will still be there. It will make you feel better to know you've done all you can. And if you do end up having to work from the World then know you're still at the most magical place and all your hard work the past year has paid off... cyber flowers, my friend.

 

[Canadian Disney Mom]

At 12:12 on 12/12/12...he asked and I said YES!!!!!

Congratulations!!!!

 

[beatlesblonde]

I had fun following you on twitter..I asked about the cheescake brownie..where did you get it?? DH would LOVE that

I must have missed that, then again I don't think we had a cheesecake brownie either. Are you sure it was me?

 

[molitva]

Ugh. So sorry work is so bad right now! Try REALLY hard not to stress about it too much and let it ruin your trip. It sounds like whatever is going to happen is going to happen and you'll be stuck with the fallout no matter what, which I know from way too much personal experience totally stinks, but I have learned freaking out about stuff like that doesn't help the situation and just makes you a total wreck!

thank you! I just had to get it off my chest. I'll know in 40-60 minutes whether I need to be in crisis mode or not.

 

[Wendimn]

I must have missed that, then again I don't think we had a cheesecake brownie either. Are you sure it was me?

OH..just realized that there is another Rachel I am following from here..oopsies...sorry...

 

[Valgoof]

I am one that always says dont worry about the weather, it is going to change as it gets closer. I just checked accuweather and the highs for my days are: 76, 77, 79, 73, 70, 62 and 59. Ha!! I really do need a little bit of everything. But I might not need to do laundry.

 

[SAT887]

At 12:12 on 12/12/12...he asked and I said YES!!!!!

Congratulations!!!!!

Yaaaaay!!!!

 

[SAT887]

thank you! I just had to get it off my chest. I'll know in 40-60 minutes whether I need to be in crisis mode or not.

Work loves to screw with you before vacation - it's a law of the universe. DH had his divisional leadership team come "visit" before vacation - it led to like 2 days off over the three weeks prior to vacation, he was stressed and well that spilled over into his home life. Good luck and well, try and do what you can so can just deal with it when you get home. Today's work environment really tethers people to their jobs and everyone needs and deserves time away to recharge...

 

[Disney_Fanatic]

I was anxious in making our last minute purchases today and I just figured that I couldn't do anything!

1. The universal tickets store on dreams unlimited is closed until Dec 15, which means we won't be able to order our tickets until saturday and that give us just around 72 hours before our trip to confirm those tickets!

2. Apparently it only takes a business day for staples to ship the case of water to our hotel, so it doesn't make sense to order now. Will hold off until saturday when we get the UL tickets I guess.

On the bright side - we made the last minute switch from POP to POFQ. Can't wait to eat beignets for breakfast everyday!

 

[PhoenixStrength]

At 12:12 on 12/12/12...he asked and I said YES!!!!!

Yay!!!! So happy for you

Must be busy at Hollywood studios today..or is this normal?? " Pulled TSM FP @ 9:27, return time 2:10-3:10"

Makes me sooo nervous..lol.

That is pretty normal for TSMM. The FPs are usually gone between 10-11am.

 

[tmbowers]

At 12:12 on 12/12/12...he asked and I said YES!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS! So happy for you! Was it the ring you picked out?

Well, the cleaning and packing got done yesterday. I even did the load of laundry that I was supposed to do on Monday. Yay!

So now I'm at work with my suitcase. Just under 8 hours until I leave here and start my trip. Eek!!! We have a lot of buffer time from when I leave work at 4pm 'til the flight leaves at 7:30pm, so we're going to check our bags, go through security, and then eat dinner somewhere in the airport.

I'm almost on my way!

Have a fabulous trip!

thank you! I just had to get it off my chest. I'll know in 40-60 minutes whether I need to be in crisis mode or not.

I hope you get good news!

 

[lovingeire]

At 12:12 on 12/12/12...he asked and I said YES!!!!!

Yay! Congrat and best wishes to you both!! What a magical moment! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness!

 

[jwgm2012]

my new countdown for our next trip...

drum roll, please

371 days!!

Many of you have read my plans to take my DD next year at Christmas time to celebrate her 15th birthday... She turns 15 in September but wants Disney at Christmas as her celebration rather than her quincenera - which is fine by me! I'd love to go sooner in December rather than so close to Christmas but with school, we really have no choice on dates (they'll miss one day as it stands)... oh well, still super excited!

(is this trip set in stone, no - but I needed to put it out there so I can curb some of the PDD and also realize, it's right around the corner)

 

[cybrkitn]

At 12:12 on 12/12/12...he asked and I said YES!!!!!

! CONGRATS!!!!!!

 

[cybrkitn]

I called Disney's PhotoPass department back today. Per their instructions, I had to go onto the PhotoPass web site and log in and go to the help section. Once there I had to go to the "Missing Photos" area and fill in the information (including our PhotoPass+ card #) and attach a scanned copy of the credit card receipt showing that we did in deed pay for the PhotoPass+ card. Once they receive it, they will call over to DHS to get some more info.

When I spoke with the person on the phone, I explained that we upgraded from the Attractions+ card to the PhotoPass+ card at DHS. We were the last customers before closing and they weren't too sure on how to do it. None of us recall getting anything that resembled a CD case with a promo code in it. All we got was the laynard with the card and the credit card receipt. Hopefully, everything will be sorted out and we can get the promo code in order to get the CD.

 

[SAT887]

my new countdown for our next trip...

drum roll, please

371 days!!


Many of you have read my plans to take my DD next year at Christmas time to celebrate her 15th birthday... She turns 15 in September but wants Disney at Christmas as her celebration rather than her quincenera - which is fine by me! I'd love to go sooner in December rather than so close to Christmas but with school, we really have no choice on dates (they'll miss one day as it stands)... oh well, still super excited!

(is this trip set in stone, no - but I needed to put it out there so I can curb some of the PDD and also realize, it's right around the corner)

Mine is 299 days... Set in stone yet nope... Lets say the concrete is setting? I am hoping for a 3 or 4 night food & wine trip in October, to celebrate our anniversary. My plan is to fly out Sunday AM (after MIL comes over on Saturday) and fly back Wed or Thursday evening, then it leaves us with a few days with MIL as well.

PDD is setting in... I am trying to keep it away by trying to make a photobook... I REALLY love the disney ones, the backgrounds are so great, however, the site is being a pain and I think I am just going to go to another site and spend a lot less.... I know it almost sounds practical!!!

 

[SAT887]

I called Disney's PhotoPass department back today. Per their instructions, I had to go onto the PhotoPass web site and log in and go to the help section. Once there I had to go to the "Missing Photos" area and fill in the information (including our PhotoPass+ card #) and attach a scanned copy of the credit card receipt showing that we did in deed pay for the PhotoPass+ card. Once they receive it, they will call over to DHS to get some more info.

When I spoke with the person on the phone, I explained that we upgraded from the Attractions+ card to the PhotoPass+ card at DHS. We were the last customers before closing and they weren't too sure on how to do it. None of us recall getting anything that resembled a CD case with a promo code in it. All we got was the laynard with the card and the credit card receipt. Hopefully, everything will be sorted out and we can get the promo code in order to get the CD.

I was just going to ask how this is working out!! Fingers crossed!!

 

[jwgm2012]

Hopefully, everything will be sorted out and we can get the promo code in order to get the CD.

I really do hope this gets sorted out... I had reported getting several pics on my pp card # that didn't belong to us... and a few of ours are missing too. Wouldn't it be something if these are yours?? LOL.. (just in case, it's a family of about 3-4 adults and two kids)

Mine is 299 days... Set in stone yet nope... Lets say the concrete is setting? I am hoping for a 3 or 4 night food & wine trip in October, to celebrate our anniversary. My plan is to fly out Sunday AM (after MIL comes over on Saturday) and fly back Wed or Thursday evening, then it leaves us with a few days with MIL as well.

PDD is setting in... I am trying to keep it away by trying to make a photobook... I REALLY love the disney ones, the backgrounds are so great, however, the site is being a pain and I think I am just going to go to another site and spend a lot less.... I know it almost sounds practical!!!

Where are you doing your photobook? Through the PP site? I'm thinking of doing one through Snapfish? Dunno, this will be my first go 'round with a book at all...

As for our trip, we know we're going next Christmas time just not sure when... ideally if we can find a weekend when both DBF and I have our kids and maybe combined with a school early release day or teacher work day that would be ideal. Otherwise, we're headed back to the World Dec. 19 thru 23... not the greatest weekend to be traveling...

 

[grrrlennyl]

I have been so busy at work!!!

I think I have everything under control now, though. Whew!

I think the only thing I wanted to do was print out my list of counter service places and snacks I wanted to try. Oh, and look up cheats on Toy Story Mania. Haha! Are there any for Buzz Lightyear?

 

[SAT887]

I really do hope this gets sorted out... I had reported getting several pics on my pp card # that didn't belong to us... and a few of ours are missing too. Wouldn't it be something if these are yours?? LOL.. (just in case, it's a family of about 3-4 adults and two kids)



Where are you doing your photobook? Through the PP site? I'm thinking of doing one through Snapfish? Dunno, this will be my first go 'round with a book at all...

As for our trip, we know we're going next Christmas time just not sure when... ideally if we can find a weekend when both DBF and I have our kids and maybe combined with a school early release day or teacher work day that would be ideal. Otherwise, we're headed back to the World Dec. 19 thru 23... not the greatest weekend to be traveling...

I was going to do it through the PP site, but it's not being very user friendly and I want to print 3-4 of them... Thinking, mixbook, shutterfly or snapfish. I have never made a photobook and I love all the Disney embellishments some of the ones I've seen have... I just dont know how to do it!!!

Eeek not a great week!! I basically need to get my husband set on 3 or 4 nights and then I can go forward. We may need to buy a few extra one time use points so that we can do 2 trips in 2014 as well... So I need a firm answer when I make the reservation - plus Dec is my use year and I wouldn't have much of a window to work with if we change plans!

I have been so busy at work!!!

I think I have everything under control now, though. Whew!

I think the only thing I wanted to do was print out my list of counter service places and snacks I wanted to try. Oh, and look up cheats on Toy Story Mania. Haha! Are there any for Buzz Lightyear?

Yay!! for getting things under control, your trip is so close... I wonder how Molitiva (??? spelling??) is doing?