*Planning our Must Do's = BoOzE & Food* Nov '12 F&W Fest PTR*10/31 I leave TODAY!

[Tracerr00]

Only a little over two weeks to go?! That is so exciting! Good luck on finding a way to tour the new Fantasyland! I won't be going to Disney for about a year so hopefully everything will have died down by that time and I can get an ADR for BOG with no problems!

Good call on the new shoes. My feet always get so tired! Just make sure to come to the mall and eat a cupcake while you're breaking them in before your trip.

I thought you might appreciate my meal today. I'm at work and as it's Sunday, I brought my DD and a friend so they could walk around while I'm working. After I'm done today we're going to Raising Cane's for dinner! Woot woot! My friend and I ran the Historic Riverfront 5K yesterday across the Stone Arch Bridge and on our way to the race we saw a Raising Cane's so that gave me the idea (I think it was somewhere near Dinkytown).

Cute hair by the way!!

 

[rachel09985]

Only a little over two weeks to go?! That is so exciting! Good luck on finding a way to tour the new Fantasyland! I won't be going to Disney for about a year so hopefully everything will have died down by that time and I can get an ADR for BOG with no problems!

Good call on the new shoes. My feet always get so tired! Just make sure to come to the mall and eat a cupcake while you're breaking them in before your trip.

I thought you might appreciate my meal today. I'm at work and as it's Sunday, I brought my DD and a friend so they could walk around while I'm working. After I'm done today we're going to Raising Cane's for dinner! Woot woot! My friend and I ran the Historic Riverfront 5K yesterday across the Stone Arch Bridge and on our way to the race we saw a Raising Cane's so that gave me the idea (I think it was somewhere near Dinkytown).

Cute hair by the way!!

Geez! A 5k! I'm impressed, I couldn't do that. I actually came into the ag store last Saturday! I asked for you but they told me to go downstairs. When I went to the first level I couldn't find the entrance anymore. I did check out the cupcake store. I didn't get one because they didn't look that good.

 

[happy2012]

Lol that is funny about you and the FB group! I love reading your posts on that group! i didn't know you were a hair stylist! I am getting my hair done on Thursday and am so excited!

I know that group cracks me up!!!!
I am a hair stylist & ur hair & brows look beautiful!!! I'm mainly a stay @ home mom to my DS2 but wrk 1 day or pick up weekends just for WDW extras!

Love ur shoes!!! I got the bright blue ones I'll never wear anything but NIKE running again.

You are soOOO close Rachel!! R u doing a dining review as well?

 

[foxyroxy40]

just wanted to say I have been reading your trip report and I am enjoying it I totally understand about the dog I have two kids and two dogs but i still worry about my dog's when their sick like really worry I always thought people that worried about their dogs like that were stupid until my oldest dog was in labor for the first and last time the vet could tell how sick I was over it so she had me bring her in and have a C-section any who we have a trip coming up in at christmas and I havent hardly planned anything no clue why either usually I would already had everything plannedbut not this time hopefully i can get motivatedmaybe if I read the dis more

 

[rachel09985]

So, I have some amazing news!!!! This is what I have been worrying about the past couple of weeks

I have got a job offer as a Category Analyst for


PepsiCo

I am so, so, so excited!!!!!

I got the verbal offer today and am waiting for the email offer so I can sign it and accept it!

I interviewed about two weeks ago and have been waiting for an offer. I knew they liked me but didn't get reassurance until about a week after.

The best thing is that if I put in my two weeks at my current job tomorrow, I will be completely done with my work a day before I leave for vacation. The means I will have the 31st off and we leave at night. And, when I get back Disney, I will have the week off and won't start until the following Monday!!!

I am just so ecstatic to not have to worry about work on my trip! It will truly be the best celebration trip! Now, I need to add a celebration to my trip and dining reservations!!

I have only told my boyfriend, dad, boyfriend's mom and dad, and co worker.

Tomorrow, I have to tell my two managers! Super nervous!!

The best part is that I am making a significant increase in salary!! So excited I won't have to worry about money now. Now I can actually afford to go to Disney!!

Anyways, that is my news. I am soooo incredibly happy!!!

 

[rachel09985]

I know that group cracks me up!!!!
I am a hair stylist & ur hair & brows look beautiful!!! I'm mainly a stay @ home mom to my DS2 but wrk 1 day or pick up weekends just for WDW extras!

Love ur shoes!!! I got the bright blue ones I'll never wear anything but NIKE running again.

You are soOOO close Rachel!! R u doing a dining review as well?

Of course I am doing a dining review! I will also be texting in pics to barb!

just wanted to say I have been reading your trip report and I am enjoying it I totally understand about the dog I have two kids and two dogs but i still worry about my dog's when their sick like really worry I always thought people that worried about their dogs like that were stupid until my oldest dog was in labor for the first and last time the vet could tell how sick I was over it so she had me bring her in and have a C-section any who we have a trip coming up in at christmas and I havent hardly planned anything no clue why either usually I would already had everything plannedbut not this time hopefully i can get motivatedmaybe if I read the dis more

Aww you breed your dogs? What kind of dogs? I am glad someone knows dog sickness stress with me! I am not really in the plannin mood either! I look at everything but I just don't plan.

 

[sbprincess]

That's so exciting about your new job - CONGRATULATIONS!!! That clean break before your trip will be nice. You'll have the new job to look forward to but not have the old one to worry about anymore. Yea!

I've been loosely keeping up with your PTR. I'm just really bad at commenting on time. Sorry! I know you're incredibly excited because I can hardly contain myself. I just looked back at your ADR list. We're both going to be in Epcot on Nov 1st! And it's funny because we're eating at a lot of the same restaurants as you, just on different days. I'll be interested to see if our reviews alighn afterward

Good luck with the rest of your countdown! I'm right there with you

 

[Riles_and_Gabe]

That is such awesome news!!! What will you do in your new position? Will you get free pepsi?

 

[DisneyCrafter]

Congratulations on the job! That is such wonderful news!

Did you read about them allowing guests into the New Fantasyland? I'd say your chances are pretty good to get in that week!

 

[rachel09985]

That's so exciting about your new job - CONGRATULATIONS!!! That clean break before your trip will be nice. You'll have the new job to look forward to but not have the old one to worry about anymore. Yea!

I've been loosely keeping up with your PTR. I'm just really bad at commenting on time. Sorry! I know you're incredibly excited because I can hardly contain myself. I just looked back at your ADR list. We're both going to be in Epcot on Nov 1st! And it's funny because we're eating at a lot of the same restaurants as you, just on different days. I'll be interested to see if our reviews alighn afterward

Good luck with the rest of your countdown! I'm right there with you

Thanks for the congrats and thanks for saying hi! I think I have changed Nov 1st, I think we are doing AK now! I will have to post my new schedule soon!

That is such awesome news!!! What will you do in your new position? Will you get free pepsi?

Thanks for the congrats! I am going to be doing analytics, we analyze grocery store sales. I hope I get some free diet Pepsi! I will be working on the Tropicana business.

Congratulations on the job! That is such wonderful news!

Did you read about them allowing guests into the New Fantasyland? I'd say your chances are pretty good to get in that week!

Thanks! I did read they were allowing guests in. Our week (besides Tues) is all previews for castmembers and D23 and AP so I am not sure really if we will be let in now. I am praying. If not, I will just plan another trip!

 

[happy2012]

I'm so happy for you!!! I saw ur FB post & thought...that musta been it!!! Congrats again!!

 

[emmysmommy]

CONGRATULATIONS RACHEL!!!! That is so awesome!!!

It sounds like a job I would love - clinical analytics is my background but healthcare is where I make the $ so I give up the satisfaction for the paycheck!!

The timing is absolutely perfect. If they had given you the offer sooner it may have created a conflict in your vacation versus effective date. Anyhoo.... so very glad for you!!! Have a celebratory drink at WDW and I'll be there in spirit!!

 

[Aussiesalad]

Congratulations on your new job!! That is so exciting!
And what great timing!!!

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

all read and caught up, i saw you were staying AoA and wanted to read along.

we got back 2 weeks ago from a two week trip staying there...it was a great resort, we really enjoyed it.


and did the Food and Wine for the first time.

since you are planning the schedule of food you had i was going to list what we had.

craft beers...purple haze, have had it before good beer hint of berry flavor on the finish.

hawaii, the pork slider, very good loved it.
seven tiki mi tia, very good, also had there big wave beer good.

canada, filet, good and cheese soup good, we got those since we havent eaten at the restaurant and wanted to try them.

belgium, waffle, not worth it, pretty plain...beer flight worth it.

morrocco, the kefta pocket, really enjoyed it, wanted to try some different flavors around the world and this was good, seasoned beef with a slaw type mixture under it inside a pita pocket...

japan, the marinated beef in teriyaki was very good one of hte better flavored beef type sandwiches i have had.

italy, the ravioli was very good, loved it and also had the sweet sausage with peppers it was good.

florida stand.

wife had the class 5 hurricane sangria it was very good a mix of 5 different white wines.

i had the southermost wheat beer it was good as well.

mexico had the rojo veija it was an awesome seasoned shredded beef with cilantro rice, i could eat that every day i liked it that much.

anyway just wanted to give you my two cents on what we had and enjoyed.

i do have pics of them if you want me to send them to you to see what they looked like.

also congrats on the new job and how it works out with timing for the new trip.

 

[rachel09985]

I'm so happy for you!!! I saw ur FB post & thought...that musta been it!!! Congrats again!!

Thanks so much!! I am soo happy!

CONGRATULATIONS RACHEL!!!! That is so awesome!!!

It sounds like a job I would love - clinical analytics is my background but healthcare is where I make the $ so I give up the satisfaction for the paycheck!!

The timing is absolutely perfect. If they had given you the offer sooner it may have created a conflict in your vacation versus effective date. Anyhoo.... so very glad for you!!! Have a celebratory drink at WDW and I'll be there in spirit!!

Clinical Analytics? that sounds interesting! What do you do in that?? i am soo happy too!! I was severely underpaid at my old job and now I am getting market rate and then some! I am soo happy!! This job will change my life! I will definitely have a celebratory drink there.

Congratulations on your new job!! That is so exciting!
And what great timing!!!

thank you so much!!!

all read and caught up, i saw you were staying AoA and wanted to read along.

we got back 2 weeks ago from a two week trip staying there...it was a great resort, we really enjoyed it.


and did the Food and Wine for the first time.

since you are planning the schedule of food you had i was going to list what we had.

craft beers...purple haze, have had it before good beer hint of berry flavor on the finish.

This sounds interesting. I was recommended this before. I think I might try it!!

hawaii, the pork slider, very good loved it.
seven tiki mi tia, very good, also had there big wave beer good.

canada, filet, good and cheese soup good, we got those since we havent eaten at the restaurant and wanted to try them.

belgium, waffle, not worth it, pretty plain...beer flight worth it.

morrocco, the kefta pocket, really enjoyed it, wanted to try some different flavors around the world and this was good, seasoned beef with a slaw type mixture under it inside a pita pocket...

japan, the marinated beef in teriyaki was very good one of hte better flavored beef type sandwiches i have had.

italy, the ravioli was very good, loved it and also had the sweet sausage with peppers it was good.

florida stand.

wife had the class 5 hurricane sangria it was very good a mix of 5 different white wines.

Definitely want to try this wine! I think I have sampled it before in FL but I want it again!

i had the southermost wheat beer it was good as well.

mexico had the rojo veija it was an awesome seasoned shredded beef with cilantro rice, i could eat that every day i liked it that much.

If you can post a pic of this, I would like to see that! It sounds good. If not, don't worry about it!

anyway just wanted to give you my two cents on what we had and enjoyed.

i do have pics of them if you want me to send them to you to see what they looked like.

also congrats on the new job and how it works out with timing for the new trip.

Thanks so much for your feedback on the Food and Wine options. That was actually really helpful!

And thanks for the congrats, I am so excited.

 

[rachel09985]

So, I wanted to post my "final" schedule (who am I kidding, it isn't final)! I made this for all of my trips! I really only plan the dining, park, and show times. I am not a commando ride planner.

This has AK on the first day. We switched Monday with Thursday because hopefully we can get AK done in a few hours. Just realized I never switched the park on Day 1 at the top. Looks like I still have work to do.

In exactly two weeks, we will be taking off from Minneapolis headed to Orlando!!!

Yippee!

 

[emmysmommy]

Ahhhh the analyst in me loves the spreadsheet!!! Very nice! I think you can accomplish what you want at AK in several hours. Good solid plans!

Clinical analytics involved taking a dump of raw data and analyzing and summarizing with charts, graphs, and summary analysis for trends and outcomes to share with our customers - mostly State and public entities. Now I manage teams of people and hear some of them complain that co-workers have their iPod playing too loud or they don't have a trash can or someone didn't pick up a call like they should - insanely silly things like that! Sure wish I could say they get paid way too much to act like they are 6 years old and on the play-ground.

Anyhoo..... You should be starting to pack about now huh??

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

Thanks so much for your feedback on the Food and Wine options. That was actually really helpful!

And thanks for the congrats, I am so excited.

not a problem on the feedback, let me know if you want to see any of the other pics of the food that we had, i have pictures of them all...

here is the rojo vieja

my one year old daughter could not get enough of it.
when i asked her if she wanted more, she would do a quick step in place and shake her head up and down really fast.

 

[rachel09985]

Ahhhh the analyst in me loves the spreadsheet!!! Very nice! I think you can accomplish what you want at AK in several hours. Good solid plans!

Clinical analytics involved taking a dump of raw data and analyzing and summarizing with charts, graphs, and summary analysis for trends and outcomes to share with our customers - mostly State and public entities. Now I manage teams of people and hear some of them complain that co-workers have their iPod playing too loud or they don't have a trash can or someone didn't pick up a call like they should - insanely silly things like that! Sure wish I could say they get paid way too much to act like they are 6 years old and on the play-ground.

Anyhoo..... You should be starting to pack about now huh??

What you are describing your old job was, is exactly what I do everyday! We get data from what sells at the grocery store out of Nielsen and convert that into actionable insights! I love numbers!

I am definitely not packing yet! Lol. I am what you call a procrastinator. Packing for me won't start until october 30th!

 

[rachel09985]

not a problem on the feedback, let me know if you want to see any of the other pics of the food that we had, i have pictures of them all...

here is the rojo vieja
my one year old daughter could not get enough of it.
when i asked her if she wanted more, she would do a quick step in place and shake her head up and down really fast.

Thanks for the picture! Your daughter is so cute. And your son, I already commented on your trip report with that! Haha. They have such blonde hair!