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

[geckodani]

http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/lake-buena-vista-fl/32830/december-weather/2257551

new forecast for next week looks awesome! I know it's mostly pointless to look at a Florida forecast more than a couple days out... But I'm trying to do Blizzard Beach on the 9th, so I'm gonna keep my fingers crossed that one is accurate haha

All of our chanting seems to have worked! Let's keep it up and get rid of the rain on the 12th, LOL!

"It will change... go away rain!"

 

[cybrkitn]

Tt is open

 

[M&MGirl1]

Did you do anything to keep it from getting damp in the frio? And thank you for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it!

Nope. The frio really doesn't get anything wet, but if you are worried about it you can stick the Byetta in a plastic sandwich bag and then stick it in the frio.

And you're welcome about the comments - the way we found out about frio was through a cruise ship forum and there's several vacations we wouldn't have ever been able to go on if sissy hadn't had her frio, so I'm just passing on the help!

 

[cybrkitn]

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

 

[geckodani]

Nope. The frio really doesn't get anything wet, but if you are worried about it you can stick the Byetta in a plastic sandwich bag and then stick it in the frio.

And you're welcome about the comments - the way we found out about frio was through a cruise ship forum and there's several vacations we wouldn't have ever been able to go on if sissy hadn't had her frio, so I'm just passing on the help!

: Thanks! I have it, and I'll tell my mom about it and see what she thinks. Ultimately I'll do whatever makes her feel the most secure, but it sure is nice to have the option! Thanks again!

 

[Lcaemom]

OH NO!! I hope she feels better!!

I hope you feel better too!! If you have Downton Abbey I belive is on Netflix if you have that.

This is where I made mine.
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/tomorrowland-terrace-fireworks-dessert-party/

Thank u so much! I did find it on Netflix. Do you watch it? I'm half through episode 1, season 1...so far, I like it. Elizabeth McGovern has really aged. Thank you also for the link.

 

[Lcaemom]

http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/lake-buena-vista-fl/32830/december-weather/2257551

new forecast for next week looks awesome! I know it's mostly pointless to look at a Florida forecast more than a couple days out... But I'm trying to do Blizzard Beach on the 9th, so I'm gonna keep my fingers crossed that one is accurate haha

I've been obsessing over the weather for a week. I know I shouldn't because it does change...even by the hour!!! But, right now it does look great!

 

[Lcaemom]

Tt is open

Yay!!!! Hope you get to ride! Thanks for the update!!!

 

[phins_jazy]

I keep reading about these dessert parties...how do you find and make ressies for them??

Just do a search for tomorrowland terrace cafe. They had jan 1 and jan 3rd available for when I will be there. everything else was booked.

 

[Lcaemom]

Just do a search for tomorrowland terrace cafe. They had jan 1 and jan 3rd available for when I will be there. everything else was booked.

Thank you!!! I will try that!

 

[PhoenixStrength]

So excited for everyone who is getting ready to go, leaving today, or still there now! Please post a lot so I don't get Post-Disney Depression too badly please!!

 

[mymermaid]

Our trip is from the 19th-16th staying at the AoA!!! I am so excited!!!

 

[M&MGirl1]

We overlap in Epcot on the 16th, possibly at MK on the 17th, MVMCP on the 18th, and possibly Epcot on the 19th. Plenty of time for a quick hi!

I'm beginning to think all of us who are down there that week will be at Epcot on the 19th, which, according to my lovely calendar, is only TWO WEEKS away!!!

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.

Ugh. I am sorry to hear that! Oh well, at least I know it isn't a big deal if we miss it this time around.

I have to laugh because otherwise my internal planner would be doing the " hair on for" dance on your behalf.

Yesterday I tried my first hand at " go with the flow". Considering I had about 3 hours of sleep I think I did well. We got to MK at about 9:30 on an AM EMH day. We decided just to knock out FLE and take several breaks and detours. I had a brief moment in the morning where Im like "we're only going to get 4 rides done today" but it really worked out. Of course it was a very low crowd day by design.

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.

It sounds like you ended up having a great day after all. In fact, it sounds like the nice, non-rushed, stop and smell the roses kind of day sissy and I are always trying to plan, but our commando sides never let us do. I kind of envy you that day

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 DD gets better soon! Thank heaven she came down with it before your trip and not during.

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

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!

That video is ADORABLE!!! You win a major award in my book for being able to keep your trip a secret for so long! Have a wonderful, magical vacation!!!

4 days to go!!!
At this point I should be jumping up and down...but, I'll take sitting up, out of bed. I went to the Dr. yesterday. I have a sinus infection. I told the Dr we were leaving for WDW on Sunday and she shook her head and said if I fly like this, I may blow out my eardrum...so, she put me on an antibiotic, sudafed, afrin...and said REST!!!

Good grief, ALL of us are getting sick Sissy had a sinus infection a couple weeks ago. Once she got on the antibiotic she was 90% better within 3 days, so hopefully you'll feel loads better right in time for your trip!

If you are still having ear issues a couple days before you may want to call your doctor back and ask about getting a steroid to drain your ears out before your flight. I had to do that once with a really nasty sinus infection and it made all the difference between being miserable on our cruise and having a great time.

 

[PhoenixStrength]

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.

I'm going to second this!!! I did it on Saturday, and was very disappointed. If you find yourself with nothing to do at DHS and it has no line maybe do it just so you know, but it was so not worth the 20 minutes I waited in line for it.

 

[tofubeast]

So excited for everyone who is getting ready to go, leaving today, or still there now! Please post a lot so I don't get Post-Disney Depression too badly please!!

I will be starting the Dec Roll Call Group TR today, so please be sure to share over there!! Welcome back!!

Our trip is from the 19th-16th staying at the AoA!!! I am so excited!!!

Welcome to our fun 'little' thread!

 

[BDL]

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

Really hope I get to bump into some of you. Keep an eye out for LGMH's. BDLsgal last night made a bunch for us. Some for our backpacks and some for our windows.

Here is our rough itinerary. Parks and days are subject to change due to sickness, blisters, exhaustion, possible hang over , and weather.

We fly out of Logan at 4:35pm tomorrow and get into MCO at 7:50pm. Check into the Buena Vista Courtyard to get some sleep.

12/7 - check-in POR, EPCOT (lunch at Tutto Italia. 4pm CP combo at Garden Grill), 6:45 CP , Illuminations, EMH

12/8 - (AM) AK (9:30 Tusker House)/(PM) MGM (3:15 Sci-Fi), Osbourne Lights switch flip /Yee Haw Bob at River Roost

12/9 - (AM) Resort hopping (9:30 Kona Cafe... Mmmmmmm)/ (mid-day) rest/(PM) MK (Crystal Palace 4:45pm) MVMCP

12/10 - (AM) DTD shopping/(PM) MGM (Fantasmic combo 3pm Brown Derby)

12/11 - EPCOT (8am Akershus Princess Breakfast)/DTD (7pm Raglan Road)

12/12 - Open day except for a 5:50pm dinner at Le Cellier

12/13 - Departure Day Park hop for any missing merchandise or missed rides MCO 7:55pm - 10:55 Logan

12/14 - Reminisce/Christmas shopping/Start work on post-trip report

12/15 - Start planning next trip

 

[ksromack]

4 days to go!!!
At this point I should be jumping up and down...but, I'll take sitting up, out of bed. I went to the Dr. yesterday. I have a sinus infection. I told the Dr we were leaving for WDW on Sunday and she shook her head and said if I fly like this, I may blow out my eardrum...so, she put me on an antibiotic, sudafed, afrin...and said REST!!! Hmmmm...I thought that is going to be difficult...I have so much to do!!! However, this morning I can't turn my head...I'm going to assume because I have been in bed for too long (We are not going to mention the word meningitis.) DBF is away on business for two days but, has been so great...he knows how obsessive I am about getting this house clean before we leave and said this AM, "you better rest from now til we leave...the kids and I will go on a cleaning spree on Saturday and you can get packing done...and then we can officially move on to the next phase of our lives!" Hmmmm...I wonder what THAT could mean??
So, while it is KILLING me to not do anything...I WILL stay in bed...and get better. I think I may search for Downtown Abbey on OnDemand...I keep hearing about this and need something to keep busy. Maybe search for an ADR to Ohana.

Yes...you must get well! You don't want to be all stuffy and red nosed when you get proposed to!

 

[ksromack]

Good morning!!!

We leave tomorrow too!!!
I just need to get through work, clean up around the house and finish packing

Aww, I hope DD feels better quickly!

Almost there!!! Yay!

Ok, can't multiquote anymore on my phone...
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Terri, I'm glad your DS is feeling better
Sounds like you had a really fun "relaxed" day!

Lcaemom - sorry you're still feeling bad, but glad you are now on meds. Get better quickly, you have exciting stuff coming your way!!!

cybrkitn - glad you're having a good time. Sorry to hear about the jack sparrow thing though. We have been looking forward to it. Think we'll give it a go-through anyway if we have time, but don't worry, I'll remember your warning!

Hope y'all have a fantastic day (or a wonderful Wednesday as DD says)!!

I never could multi-quote on my phone...drives me crazy!

 

[PrincessAurora27]

Thank u so much! I did find it on Netflix. Do you watch it? I'm half through episode 1, season 1...so far, I like it. Elizabeth McGovern has really aged. Thank you also for the link.

I haven't watched it yet. I do have it in my Instant queue though.. I'm still going through the older Doctor Who.

I never could multi-quote on my phone...drives me crazy!

I haven't figured out how to multi-quote on my phone..

 

[Lcaemom]

Good grief, ALL of us are getting sick Sissy had a sinus infection a couple weeks ago. Once she got on the antibiotic she was 90% better within 3 days, so hopefully you'll feel loads better right in time for your trip!

If you are still having ear issues a couple days before you may want to call your doctor back and ask about getting a steroid to drain your ears out before your flight. I had to do that once with a really nasty sinus infection and it made all the difference between being miserable on our cruise and having a great time.

I hope so, too. My worst fear is my ears...my daughters and I are a mess when we fly on a good day...we're all in tears and chewing gum as fast as we possibly can, as soon as the plane starts it's descent! The dr said sudafed and 12hr Afrin with take off and landing should do the trick! I hope so!!!

I'm going to second this!!! I did it on Saturday, and was very disappointed. If you find yourself with nothing to do at DHS and it has no line maybe do it just so you know, but it was so not worth the 20 minutes I waited in line for it.

Thanks for the update! Hope you had a great trip!

Yes...you must get well! You don't want to be all stuffy and red nosed when you get proposed to!

I know!!! That doesn't sound very magical!