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

[Destructsean]

Yaaay!

One day at a time! It's getting closer!

 

[Valgoof]

Hi everyone! We just booked a completey unexpected trip for Dec last week!

Im so very excited! I have always wanted to go around Christmas! We went for one day last yr on our DD15th birthday just for MVMCP!

Anywho.. ASMu Dec 16th then POR Dec 17-22nd!

I made all my dining ADRs didnt get BOG like I wanted BUT Im not giving up! Ill atleast eat lunch here and then next trip get dinner if I cant this time!

Im so excited to see the new fantasyland, the new Test Track, Osborne Lights and Candle Light Processional! (dont have package) also we havent seen Fantasmic since 2005 so plan on trying to catch that as well!

So far our dining is:
Trex
1900 PF for dinner
Yak and Yeti for lunch
Akershus for dinner
Sci Fi for dinner
Chef Mickeys for Dinner

The gang is my mother, my husband, my DS20, my DD16 and me! My DS19 may join..

Welcome to the group!!!!!! The Osborne Lights are AMAZING!!!

 

[mom2travel]

I just went to the Disney Store Online. I love the world showcase shirts!!!!!! We are eating in Italy, Canada and possible Mexico. I need those shirts, right? You can get all 11 for only $225.

I saw these the other day. I really like them... trying to focus on Christmas though and getting us some holiday red & green shirts... but they do keep calling to me... maybe just one

 

[Valgoof]

I saw these the other day. I really like them... trying to focus on Christmas though and getting us some holiday red & green shirts... but they do keep calling to me... maybe just one

But these you could wear on other trips, not just around Christmas. And they don't scream Disney. Which one is your favorite?

 

[mom2travel]

We have a full itinerary - we are all about the parks. All our ADRs for this trip (we're only there for 6 nights booooo) are in the parks.

We don't really have the time in our schedule to resort hop for Christmas decorations so I decided to just pick one, the one we wanted to see most - Grand Floridian.

So here's my question. On our MVMCP day we will be in MK all day so I figured we could go to GF in the morning before the park. Should I park up at MK and go via the monorail or should I just drive directly to GF?

We are similarly trying to see at least some of the resorts. I booked breakfast ADR pre-park-opening at Poly and we'll stop at GF on our way to MK.

Now, we don't drive at wdw, but if parking at GF meant I would need to move my car after, I would park in MK parking and then hop onto the resort monorail to GF when the tram dumped us at TTC. I think that would get you to the MK faster: more park time =

 

[WedgieSock]

But these you could wear on other trips, not just around Christmas. And they don't scream Disney. Which one is your favorite?

Now you're just trying get us to agree that it is a practical purchase like any other regular piece of every day clothing .... put the credit card away

 

[mom2travel]

But these you could wear on other trips, not just around Christmas. And they don't scream Disney. Which one is your favorite?

Very good point!
I'm torn. I'm leaning toward UK, but also considering China, Mexico & Canada

 

[levenhopper]

It feels like forever since I've been on the DIS! I missed y'all!

October: This weekend I'm going to Columbus to see the Buckeye/Cornhusker game, next weekend our AHL team opens their season with games Friday and Saturday, and then I'm seeing a concerts Saturday and Monday night. After that, I'm working nine straight days (fall break week) since the circus is in town (so I'll be working as part of the medical team for that). The last weekend in October has me working on Friday night, and maybe going to Halloweekends on Saturday (at Cedar Point).

November: The first weekend I'll either be home studying, or attending a bat-mitzvah in Portland, ME. The next weekend Beauty and the Beast comes to Playhouse Square (our major preforming arts center). The weekend after that, there are back to back events I'll be working (NBA on Friday, AHL on Saturday). That takes me to Thanksgiving break (and my birthday), which will partially be spend with family in Columbus, partly in Cleveland.

December: The first week is my last week of class, and the first weekend has NBA and AHL games on Saturday, which will be a *long* day at work. The second week of December is finals week, and I also have tickets to the Carrie Underwood concert in Columbus on the 11th. After that, we leave on the 14th!

Wow. That's busier than I thought....

 

[tofubeast]

We have a full itinerary - we are all about the parks. All our ADRs for this trip (we're only there for 6 nights booooo) are in the parks.

We don't really have the time in our schedule to resort hop for Christmas decorations so I decided to just pick one, the one we wanted to see most - Grand Floridian.

So here's my question. On our MVMCP day we will be in MK all day so I figured we could go to GF in the morning before the park. Should I park up at MK and go via the monorail or should I just drive directly to GF?

I think you might encounter some issues with parking at GF. When parking at MK, you park in the Ticket and Transportation Center. You have to take the monorail or ferry anyway to get to the park. So just hop on the monorail and see GF, then hop back on and head to MK!

 

[mom2travel]

Our last trip, we each had 1 big bag (BDLsgal-suitcase, me-duffle) and 1 carry-on + a laptop bag. But here is where I got creative. Inside BDLsgal's bag, I had folded up and packed a hockey bag. Worn dirty clothes never folds as nice and neat as their clean counterparts. And I knew we'd be coming back with at least a few gifts and souvenoirs. Plus, an overweight bag was +$50, where an additional bag +$30.

All told, we went down with < 100 lbs of luggage, on our return, > 135 lbs.

I have a duffle that folds & zips itself into a little pouch (from LL bean) that I bring in our suitcase so there's room for extra stuff on the way home. It can be a carry-on if we have breakables or can be checked if it's full of dirty clothes

 

[Valgoof]

Now you're just trying get us to agree that it is a practical purchase like any other regular piece of every day clothing .... put the credit card away

I know I have issues!!! Have you seen them?? So cute!!

ETA: I just thought of something. If I drop the preferred room, that would give me more shirt money!!

 

[WedgieSock]

But these you could wear on other trips, not just around Christmas. And they don't scream Disney. Which one is your favorite?

Very good point!
I'm torn. I'm leaning toward UK, but also considering China, Mexico & Canada

See! Now you have someone else convinced of your evil shopping plan

 

[WedgieSock]

It feels like forever since I've been on the DIS! I missed y'all!

October: This weekend I'm going to Columbus to see the Buckeye/Cornhusker game, next weekend our AHL team opens their season with games Friday and Saturday, and then I'm seeing a concerts Saturday and Monday night. After that, I'm working nine straight days (fall break week) since the circus is in town (so I'll be working as part of the medical team for that). The last weekend in October has me working on Friday night, and maybe going to Halloweekends on Saturday (at Cedar Point).

November: The first weekend I'll either be home studying, or attending a bat-mitzvah in Portland, ME. The next weekend Beauty and the Beast comes to Playhouse Square (our major preforming arts center). The weekend after that, there are back to back events I'll be working (NBA on Friday, AHL on Saturday). That takes me to Thanksgiving break (and my birthday), which will partially be spend with family in Columbus, partly in Cleveland.

December: The first week is my last week of class, and the first weekend has NBA and AHL games on Saturday, which will be a *long* day at work. The second week of December is finals week, and I also have tickets to the Carrie Underwood concert in Columbus on the 11th. After that, we leave on the 14th!

Wow. That's busier than I thought....

Which ones?

 

[Valgoof]

It feels like forever since I've been on the DIS! I missed y'all!

October: This weekend I'm going to Columbus to see the Buckeye/Cornhusker game, next weekend our AHL team opens their season with games Friday and Saturday, and then I'm seeing a concerts Saturday and Monday night. After that, I'm working nine straight days (fall break week) since the circus is in town (so I'll be working as part of the medical team for that). The last weekend in October has me working on Friday night, and maybe going to Halloweekends on Saturday (at Cedar Point).

November: The first weekend I'll either be home studying, or attending a bat-mitzvah in Portland, ME. The next weekend Beauty and the Beast comes to Playhouse Square (our major preforming arts center). The weekend after that, there are back to back events I'll be working (NBA on Friday, AHL on Saturday). That takes me to Thanksgiving break (and my birthday), which will partially be spend with family in Columbus, partly in Cleveland.

December: The first week is my last week of class, and the first weekend has NBA and AHL games on Saturday, which will be a *long* day at work. The second week of December is finals week, and I also have tickets to the Carrie Underwood concert in Columbus on the 11th. After that, we leave on the 14th!

Wow. That's busier than I thought....

Umm you are a little busy. Ok I live in Columbus and I dont have tickets to the game this week or the Carrie concert!! LOL I could have gone to the game, but those night crowds are a little rowdy for me. Ok now I feel old. I prefer the noon games so the tailgaters haven't had much time to drink.

 

[WedgieSock]

I was going to say park like normal and ride the monorail. But what time does the resort monorail start running? CR had some kind of decoration too. I cant remember what. We didnt go to the Poly for some reason. But GF is the one to see if you have to pick one. It might be a nice break during the day too and would get you off your feet for a few minutes.

We are similarly trying to see at least some of the resorts. I booked breakfast ADR pre-park-opening at Poly and we'll stop at GF on our way to MK.

Now, we don't drive at wdw, but if parking at GF meant I would need to move my car after, I would park in MK parking and then hop onto the resort monorail to GF when the tram dumped us at TTC. I think that would get you to the MK faster: more park time =

I think you might encounter some issues with parking at GF. When parking at MK, you park in the Ticket and Transportation Center. You have to take the monorail or ferry anyway to get to the park. So just hop on the monorail and see GF, then hop back on and head to MK!

Thanks everyone, you're so helpful! Parking at MK and hopping on the resort monorail

 

[Mom2Cody06]

HA HA HA I told the kids today I wanted to quit my job and move to Orlando so we could go to Disney every day...they were not thrilled with the whole quitting my job thing...I told them I would get them a different cupcake every day and they still wouldn't budge..brats...

We have a ton going on from now to Disney:

October-My sisters wedding is next Saturday , work Halloween Party, My birthday, the local drive-in is doing some cool stuff we want to do for Halloween, school Halloween stuff, another cheer competition, cheer practice and I want to take the kids to Hershey for trick or treating but I'm not sure where to fit it in.

November-I swear I will be done Christmas shopping before black Friday..ok well I hope I am, Thanksgiving, dads bday, grandpas bday (he just had his 2nd major stroke and is dong FANTASTIC!!), decorating and packing

December 8th - leave for Philly!!

December 9th - DISNEY!!

Do the do trick or treating at Hershey Park or just in town? We usually go for Christmas Candylane when it first opens. It's only about an hour from us

 

[Mom2Cody06]

Hello everyone just checking in, trying to make the days go faster.

So I booked a sleigh ride for me and DH, I also have been very selfish, he gifted me this great gift of WDW and I need to think of romantic gifts that we can both enjoy. I was on pinterest lots of cool ideas. Welcome all new comers! The next three months are pretty busy, but it helps the days go by faster.

October: sesame place spooktacular times three( I am a AP holder which means I can go unlimited to SP,SW,BG...I know I know don't throw stones at me) so many times because my SIL,DM, cousin, they all want to go and don't know each other well enough to go together. Plus Nicholas loves sesame place. Pumpkin picking, trick or treating, race for the cure(Boston), haunted house set up at community center(starts this weekend) apple picking. Fall harvest can drive( sorority)

November: two friends birthday, weekend trip to pocanoes, hosting thanksgiving dinner, black friday( this is a sport for me lol) Christmas decorations. Yearly family photos, Christmas tree farm

December: classes finished,Disney(woohoo), cookie exchange, omega phi delta(sorority) winter gala, christmas eve dinner in philly, Christmas in NYC, my birthday,Jordan's first Christmas, new years in law party.

You almost need to get the sesame place season pass to make it worth going, a one day ticket is so expensive. We took my oldest son in 2009, and I was pregnant (just didn't know it) so it wasn't the best day. Would love to take my boys again sometime.

Love Christmas in NYC, it's on my bucket list to go Thanksgiving eve to see the balloons blown up. DH and I usually do a day trip to NYC for our anniversary, but not this year since we'll be in WDW

 

[Mom2Cody06]

I just went to the Disney Store Online. I love the world showcase shirts!!!!!! We are eating in Italy, Canada and possible Mexico. I need those shirts, right? You can get all 11 for only $225.

I went to Disney Store online last night for shirts and of course the one I wanted they had in every size EXCEPT medium, ugh! I wanted to get DH and I the "I'll be your Minnie" "I'll be your Mickey" shirts. Hopefully they'll restock. Also I think today is the free shipping over $75 (SHIPTODAY)

 

[Mom2Cody06]

We have a full itinerary - we are all about the parks. All our ADRs for this trip (we're only there for 6 nights booooo) are in the parks.

We don't really have the time in our schedule to resort hop for Christmas decorations so I decided to just pick one, the one we wanted to see most - Grand Floridian.

So here's my question. On our MVMCP day we will be in MK all day so I figured we could go to GF in the morning before the park. Should I park up at MK and go via the monorail or should I just drive directly to GF?

Our plan is to park at TTC/MK and walk to Poly (I want to go there too) and then take the resort monorail to GF.

 

[Valgoof]

I went to Disney Store online last night for shirts and of course the one I wanted they had in every size EXCEPT medium, ugh! I wanted to get DH and I the "I'll be your Minnie" "I'll be your Mickey" shirts. Hopefully they'll restock. Also I think today is the free shipping over $75 (SHIPTODAY)

Those are cute too. I could never get DH to wear it though. Kudos to you!! Is the free shipping just today? I thought it was always like that.