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

[SAT887]

Fifty shades of Disney.

Yeah, that would be a money maker. Mickey shaped cuffs. I like it! Disney is missing out on a money maker here. How do they think families are created? Those little princes and princesses had to come from somewhere!

It didn't work out like Dumbo for you?

That's Zoey's delivery....

 

[My2Qtz0205]

POLL TIME!!!

1. How many days till your upcoming trip? 24, I think.

2. What do you have done? Made my preliminary touring plans, packed a small bag I will send with my in-laws, ordered DD's custom Cat in the Hat dress, ordered iron-ons for our MVMCP shirts, paid off the house

3. What do you have remaining to do? Buy travel sized bottles, upgrade to PP+, buy a back-up memory card, tell my son's teacher we're going :scared2;

4. Are you decorating your hotel room? No. I did consider making a bday wreath, but I just don't have time

5. Any outstanding ADRs you are hoping to snatch up? I want to change my CG ADR to layer, and my Kona to earlier.

6. Are there any last minute trip decisions you are still pondering? (i.e. attending MVMCP, ungrading/downgrading)
No
7. How do you feel right now? (Excited? Overwhelmed? Stressed? All planned out? "Meh"? In a planning frenzy? Festive? Confused? Dorky?) overwhelmed, excited, anxious about the plane ride

 

[molitva]

1. How many days till your upcoming trip? 29!

2. What do you have done? Everything is booked, mousekeeping envelopes made, basic idea of each day's plans

3. What do you have remaining to do? buy water/bfast food, make last minute adjustments when the new Dec calendar is released, getting small bills for tips

4. Are you decorating your hotel room? No

5. Any outstanding ADRs you are hoping to snatch up? Nope! Sticking with the originals.

6. Are there any last minute trip decisions you are still pondering? (i.e. attending MVMCP, ungrading/downgrading) Trying to decide if we should do a RD arrival at AK or sleep in. it's our 3rd day and a rest in might be needed, so we may just play it by ear.

7. How do you feel right now? (Excited? Overwhelmed? Stressed? All planned out? "Meh"? In a planning frenzy? Festive? Confused? Dorky?) Excited about Disney, stressed about getting all my work completed before the trip.

 

[Tltorrez]

From what I've read, it gets super super crowded for switch, as in can't move crowded. Not really a big ceremony, they pic a family from the crowd and they get to flick the switch.

Thanks for the heads up about Office Max!

And I've heard that because its so crowded it can be hard to see what's going on.

We will be going well after the switched is flipped.

 

[PhoenixStrength]

And I've heard that because its so crowded it can be hard to see what's going on.

We will be going well after the switched is flipped.

The little "ceremony" is cute, I saw it in 2010 and have heard it's the same, but not must see. Just an announcement, countdown, then the lights come on all at once. It is crazy how dark it is then all of a sudden the lights are all on and the "snow" is falling.

 

[SAT887]

POLL TIME!!!
(cut and paste or "quote" and put in your answers)

1. How many days till your upcoming trip? 16 days!!

2. What do you have done? Trip paid in full, spending cash banked, ADR's, MVMCP, pre ordered PP+, grocery lists made...

3. What do you have remaining to do? Finish trip organizer, finish autograph book (need to print and bind addtional pages I was able to get from an awesome new DISigner!), order cake, pack , sleep..... Oh and go get odds and ends from wal mart (advil, childrens tylenol, benedryl, band aids etc)

4. Are you decorating your hotel room? No... I'm tired.

5. Any outstanding ADRs you are hoping to snatch up? I don't think so --- however I do get excited and pre park opening ones...

6. Are there any last minute trip decisions you are still pondering? (i.e. attending MVMCP, ungrading/downgrading) Nothing major, potentially a cirque du soliel show...

7. How do you feel right now? (Excited? Overwhelmed? Stressed? All planned out? "Meh"? In a planning frenzy? Festive? Confused? Dorky?) All of the above plus tired. The car issue has thrown a wrench in things as far as timing as well as all these extra work days and hours my DH is putting in... So there has been a little anxiety there... DH has been completely unavailable and if we don't have this vacation soon I might not be responsible for my actions...

 

[SAT887]

 

[SAT887]

 

[tmbowers]

1. How many days till your upcoming trip? 31

2. What do you have done? Well, the trip is paid for! I have my adr's and tix to MVMCP, and I have started a pile of "clothes to take to Disney."

3. What do you have remaining to do? Too much. Printing "invitations" for DDs, figuring out how we are going to surprise them, organizing all my trip paperwork. Oh, and I need to get all my X-mas shopping done before I leave!

4. Are you decorating your hotel room? I had not planned on it but after seeing everyone else's cute ideas, I am going to try it. So, add that to the list above.

5. Any outstanding ADRs you are hoping to snatch up? I would love to find for Ohana.

6. Are there any last minute trip decisions you are still pondering? (i.e. attending MVMCP, ungrading/downgrading) I will be pondering trip plans right up to the point I am on the ME!

7. How do you feel right now? (Excited? Overwhelmed? Stressed? All planned out? "Meh"? In a planning frenzy? Festive? Confused? Dorky?) All of the above. I am practically giddy when I think about how excited our girls are going to be, and I am excited to see all the decorations. Then I think about all that has to be done between now and the 15th and I feel a little overwhelmed. But I think excitement wins out. I know stuff will fall into place.
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[Maddie's Nana]

tofu beast - have you seen the stroller license plates they have on the design board? http://s387.photobucket.com/albums/oo319/RustManFan/Disney Stuff/License Plates/#!cpZZ4QQtppZZ20

I love this one:

 

[jwgm2012]

The little "ceremony" is cute, I saw it in 2010 and have heard it's the same, but not must see. Just an announcement, countdown, then the lights come on all at once. It is crazy how dark it is then all of a sudden the lights are all on and the "snow" is falling.

I am sooooo excited for this!

Talk about magical!

I was just telling DBF over lunch that he should expect lots of happy tears during our trip. I know so many things will be overwhelming in a love-filled-we're-so-blessed-to-be-here kind of way... KWIM?

 

[tofubeast]

It didn't work out like Dumbo for you?

If ONLY it were that easy!!

tofu beast - have you seen the stroller license plates they have on the design board? http://s387.photobucket.com/albums/oo319/RustManFan/Disney Stuff/License Plates/#!cpZZ4QQtppZZ20

Super cute!! Might have to do that!! THANKS!

 

[1stvisit0909]

I said that all the cinnamon buns will be squashed flat and we will hear then scream.

I thought it was funny. Apparently not.

I thinks hilarious!

It is funny...did you also say "cinnamon bun hoo ha?" I laughed about that. They are tasty...and as big as my face...I can see why so many people would want to focus on talking about them. I "liked" a GF board on fb and you would think the world was coming to an end...between the cinnamon buns, the MSB, and the new DVC...not sure how these people will carry on???

I tell ya. Some people get so worked up...

POLL TIME!!!
(cut and paste or "quote" and put in your answers)

1. How many days till your upcoming trip? 40!

2. What do you have done? paid in full, ADRs, Wishes' Fireworks Party, BBB appointment. decorations for our room bourght

3. What do you have remaining to do? packing, and getting gcs for our expenses while we are there.

4. Are you decorating your hotel room? yup

5. Any outstanding ADRs you are hoping to snatch up? BOG, but I think that will be a Christmas miracle, now!

6. Are there any last minute trip decisions you are still pondering? (i.e. attending MVMCP, ungrading/downgrading) not really

7. How do you feel right now? (Excited? Overwhelmed? Stressed? All planned out? "Meh"? In a planning frenzy? Festive? Confused? Dorky?)

"meh" nothing I can really do right now...so I'm in a lull!

 

[Rags123]

I wrote out a long post replying to the poll, but then I lost it. Eek! 24 days for us!

 

[Valgoof]

Ok everyone, clothing dilemma!

I have plenty of tops and stuff .... but only 2 pairs of yoga pants because I am so short. Anyone got any ideas on stores that sell pants for midgets? TIA

I have no help for you, but I ran a few errands this afternoon and wore my yoga pants for the first time. Love them!! So comfy!! I kinda feel like I am wearing pajama pants or sweats in public, but hey if these are socially acceptable, sign me up!

Question: I printed out some mousekeeping envelopes from Terri's links in the part 3 thread. Are they supposed to be so small or did I do something wrong. I thought they would be envelope size, or at least dollar bill size.

 

[Mom2Cody06]

heeheehee... You wrote battery operated... Lol

Dang... It's going down hill fast!

rofl!!!

 

[Destructsean]

I want to go to sleep and wake up on December 1st.

Someone make that happen, in the most non-violent way possible.

 

[Mom2Cody06]

Here's my rule of thumb (and keep in mind, we're not big drinkers..so you might need to increase based on your desire for adult beverages):

We figure $40 per adult and $20 per child, per TS. That figures entree, drink, and dessert OR App (we never do both). Then I estimate 20% for a tip. Works out to about $8 per adult and $4 per kid, per meal.

Exact will likely vary...but we've found that to be a pretty good estimate, in sum total (rather than day by day) for our trips.

I'll have to remember this. I like they way you figured it out

 

[jwgm2012]

I want to go to sleep and wake up on December 1st.

Someone make that happen, in the most non-violent way possible.

That would be awesome!

Can I request a 3:30am wake up call? That's what time we'll need to rise and shine and get on the road... but it's gonna be soooo worth it!

Plus think of how good we'll look because we skipped Thanksgiving pounds!

gina

 

[Valgoof]

I dont know how to copy a link on my ipad, but Josh at easywdw did a blog on the Osborne Lights today. Yay, he is finally doing stuff that we will get to see!!