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

[SAT887]

Whats your name? Or follow me @lemonwedgie

Followed.

I have all WDW stuff and a few others right now. I think I like the idea of keeping it more to myself. Facebook is annoying with public drama

 

[SAT887]

EEEEK!!!! My shirts came in!!! And they are soo cute. Hubby is ok with them too.

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Cute!

 

[sunnysideup3]

FOR ALL THOSE ON TWITTER ....

@wdwmickeyhunter is tweeting LIVE FROM THE FIRST MVMCP TONIGHT, RIGHT NOW. Go follow.

Thanks, I have something to do now while watching TV

 

[SAT887]

So the Main Street Bakery in MK is going to be a Starbucks. As much as I love Starbucks - I love the bakery!!!

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...gic-kingdom-park-epcot-set-to-open-next-year/

 

[1stvisit0909]

So the Main Street Bakery in MK is going to be a Starbucks. As much as I love Starbucks - I love the bakery!!!

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...gic-kingdom-park-epcot-set-to-open-next-year/

booooo

I love the Main St Bakery. But I do NOT like starbucks.

 

[SAT887]

booooo

I love the Main St Bakery. But I do NOT like starbucks.

I just want Disney to have better coffee- but I am not in favor of them ditching the Main Street bakery unless they keep the bakery and just work in a Starbucks (which I doubt)

I bring my own coffee to brew at our villa- there is very few places in WDW that has coffee I like. Poly is hands down the best, there is a few Joffery's Coffee Carts that are good and I've had good coffee in Epcot... MK has no good coffee. I have also traveled off property to Starbucks and Whole Foods (Love Love their coffee). So while I am excited for coffee - I don't understand why they couldn't work it in somewhere else....

 

[ksromack]

EEEEK!!!! My shirts came in!!! And they are soo cute. Hubby is ok with them too.

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These are AMAZING!

 

[PhoenixStrength]

I just want Disney to have better coffee- but I am not in favor of them ditching the Main Street bakery unless they keep the bakery and just work in a Starbucks (which I doubt)

I bring my own coffee to brew at our villa- there is very few places in WDW that has coffee I like. Poly is hands down the best, there is a few Joffery's Coffee Carts that are good and I've had good coffee in Epcot... MK has no good coffee. I have also traveled off property to Starbucks and Whole Foods (Love Love their coffee). So while I am excited for coffee - I don't understand why they couldn't work it in somewhere else....

FYI: From what I read a week or so ago when this was first announced, though not officially, they are just adding the Starbucks to the bakery, but not getting rid of Main St Bakery. Kind of a hybrid.

 

[WedgieSock]

I just want Disney to have better coffee- but I am not in favor of them ditching the Main Street bakery unless they keep the bakery and just work in a Starbucks (which I doubt)

I bring my own coffee to brew at our villa- there is very few places in WDW that has coffee I like. Poly is hands down the best, there is a few Joffery's Coffee Carts that are good and I've had good coffee in Epcot... MK has no good coffee. I have also traveled off property to Starbucks and Whole Foods (Love Love their coffee). So while I am excited for coffee - I don't understand why they couldn't work it in somewhere else....

I totally agree - I'm a coffee drinker so I take my coffee maker & coffee because its the only decent cup I can get in Disney.

At first, I wasn't happy about Starbucks, don't get me wrong, I like them, I just wasn't keen on 'outside' companies being prevalent in Disney. BUT after seeing photos of the one in DisneyLand I am ok with it. It isn't obvious that its a Starbucks and they serve a lot of Disney pastry and cakes. I'll see if I can find the photos.

 

[ksromack]

I totally agree - I'm a coffee drinker so I take my coffee maker & coffee because its the only decent cup I can get in Disney.

At first, I wasn't happy about Starbucks, don't get me wrong, I like them, I just wasn't keen on 'outside' companies being prevalent in Disney. BUT after seeing photos of the one in DisneyLand I am ok with it. It isn't obvious that its a Starbucks and they serve a lot of Disney pastry and cakes. I'll see if I can find the photos.

That makes me happy to think that in the summer of 2013 we could still get a yummy ice cream sandwich at Main Street Bakery. They are the ones that have that, aren't they? I wonder if they would let you use a Starbuck's card to purchase the lattes?

 

[WedgieSock]

Here you go - see I think Main Street will still keep its 'look'

http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2012/08/02/dining-in-disneyland-fiddler-fifer-practical-cafe-with-starbucks/

 

[ksromack]

You guys have me semi freaked out over the coffee at WDW. I have some coffee pods but not near enough to keep us satiated during our whole trip. I have that type of coffee maker here at home and I can cut a regular coffee filter to make it fit in the pod side of the brewer. Should I bring my own coffee and filters? Is the coffee at the foodcourts that terrible? We plan to use one of our refillable mugs for coffee and one for a cold drink. I'm ok with 1-2 cups a day but hubby is grumpy if he doesn't have 3-4.

 

[ksromack]

I have another question.

I still need to upgrade to the DxDDP. When I call resort modifications to do this will I need to pay right there on the phone? Or do I have time to run up to Target and buy enough Disney Gift Cards to cover the balance? I'm at 30 days now. I don't want to get the GC if I'll need to pay with my debit or credit card on the spot.

I just ordered my PP+ card and our 2 day (plus one day free) Universal/IOA hoppers YESTERDAY......and I got the email today that they've already shipped!

 

[SAT887]

FYI: From what I read a week or so ago when this was first announced, though not officially, they are just adding the Starbucks to the bakery, but not getting rid of Main St Bakery. Kind of a hybrid.

I like the idea of "adding" it

 

[taaren]

And this just goes to show why I ignore the recommendations. And only look at the numbers aK is only marginally higher than usual. If it shifted a tenth of a point they'd probably shift their recommendations, which is silly.

I'm trying to figure out if a crowd prediction of a 4+ vs a crowd prediction of 1 is worth switching my days/plans for ... Either way its under 5, which should be pretty okay right? I like that all of my days are predicted to be pretty calm. Its just so odd to me that the parks would vary so much ... in California, usually both DL and CA are busy unless there's a special event in one or the other since everybody always hops ...

Admission time---

I have tears in my eyes. Just looking at MK all decorated. WOW. We haven't had a real, real vacation since before getting preg (actually last time was at WDW too). I am just so excited to have a week away from the hells of work and have a true FAMILY vacation with our 2 year old. I can't wait to see MK all decked out with my own eyes.

I will be skipping down Main Street. DH can handle the stroller.

Aww. I'll skip with you! (In fact, it'll probably be my adult girlfriend and I skipping down Main Street hand in hand while the kids and DHs trail behind ...)

Nervous!! Received one counter-counter offer on our house that was the same as their initial offer (we can't afford this) minus paying for the pest inspection and haven't heard from the other. They have until 5:00 today. Aaargh waiting is the worst.

Waiting is terrible ... I've had several job interviews in the last few weeks where they keep telling me they'll call me to let me know "one way or the other about moving forward", and then they don't and its terribly frustrating.

Let us know how it goes!

I want this just for the pictures!!!!!
Related question---I have an ipad. I dont have an e-reader yet because I cant decide which one to get. Any thoughts??

You should be able to download both the Kindle app and the Nook app for free, it just depends on where you might prefer to buy your books. You can also download the Adobe E-reader and borrow library books on them (or whatever E-reader your library uses).

 

[SAT887]

I totally agree - I'm a coffee drinker so I take my coffee maker & coffee because its the only decent cup I can get in Disney.

At first, I wasn't happy about Starbucks, don't get me wrong, I like them, I just wasn't keen on 'outside' companies being prevalent in Disney. BUT after seeing photos of the one in DisneyLand I am ok with it. It isn't obvious that its a Starbucks and they serve a lot of Disney pastry and cakes. I'll see if I can find the photos.

I like the theming of it in the pictures. I just would hate to lose something as iconic as the bakery to Starbucks. I have fond memories of my parents giving my little sister and I a few bucks and sending us off on our own. We would go to MK, get a treat and go explore! We rationed the money to get both a treat and sandwich at the Diamond Horseshoe Salon

 

[SAT887]

You guys have me semi freaked out over the coffee at WDW. I have some coffee pods but not near enough to keep us satiated during our whole trip. I have that type of coffee maker here at home and I can cut a regular coffee filter to make it fit in the pod side of the brewer. Should I bring my own coffee and filters? Is the coffee at the foodcourts that terrible? We plan to use one of our refillable mugs for coffee and one for a cold drink. I'm ok with 1-2 cups a day but hubby is grumpy if he doesn't have 3-4.

I never had the coffee at the food courts... I think it also depends on your taste and preference... Maybe someone can offer some insight... However overall hard to find decent coffee... : /

 

[Mom2Cody06]

You guys have me semi freaked out over the coffee at WDW. I have some coffee pods but not near enough to keep us satiated during our whole trip. I have that type of coffee maker here at home and I can cut a regular coffee filter to make it fit in the pod side of the brewer. Should I bring my own coffee and filters? Is the coffee at the foodcourts that terrible? We plan to use one of our refillable mugs for coffee and one for a cold drink. I'm ok with 1-2 cups a day but hubby is grumpy if he doesn't have 3-4.

I personally don't like the coffee at the food courts, it's Nescafe and not that strong at ALL! I usualy switch to tea in the mornings at WDW unless we are having breakfast somewhere then I'll get my coffee there. Doesn't matter to me the form as long as it's caffiene...lol

 

[Mom2Cody06]

My turn to be an enabler...I will be heading to Old Navy tomorrow in hopes of getting this shirt for MVMCP

http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=71216&vid=1&pid=330359002

And this one for HS

http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=71216&vid=1&pid=330364002

and this one, well cause I love ELF

http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=71216&vid=1&pid=330380002

Wish they had better guys Christmas Shirts but so far they only have a Griswold Christmas one..which DH would like but not Disney enough for me....lol

 

[mom2travel]

My turn to be an enabler...I will be heading to Old Navy tomorrow in hopes of getting this shirt for MVMCP

http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=71216&vid=1&pid=330359002

And this one for HS

http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=71216&vid=1&pid=330364002

and this one, well cause I love ELF

http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=71216&vid=1&pid=330380002

Wish they had better guys Christmas Shirts but so far they only have a Griswold Christmas one..which DH would like but not Disney enough for me....lol

Nice! I'm glad I'm busy this weekend - no time to shop. Must save some of my shopping to do at WDW!!