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[Poohtigeey]

So, Kimmy what would you want to do on Friday? Just make it a MK day? I just hate spending the $$ for a day ticket for MK, then $50 more for the party. We could get a great picture of all of us on EE!

 

[KimmyDisneyNerd]

So, Kimmy what would you want to do on Friday? Just make it a MK day? I just hate spending the $$ for a day ticket for MK, then $50 more for the party. We could get a great picture of all of us on EE!

AK is good, seriously. I would also be content laying at the pool all day and then going to the party. MK from morning to night is a lot. We did that on the day of the Christmas party and we were exhuasted!

 

[mom2mek]

Just a heads up. If we go to MGM I'll have to go to Playhouse Disney so I can sing the "Hot Dog" song! Maybe we can find me a hot dog hat!!

1. Teppan Edo, since it's something new for me and somewhere my kids wouldn't eat!

2. YES!

3. AK

3. I told you girls I was a planner. I can't help it. It's a sickness! I can be in charge of laminating an itenerary for everyone!

Laminate away Monica! I love me some laminated itineraries! I still have my Disney binder from our Thanksgiving trip! It was filled with my TGM Least Crowded Charts, my Best Viewing Spots, Best times to Ride, all my confirmation #s, and the biggie...my daily itineraries put on the back of a Passporter Disney map (they truly are the best maps), and folded in a trifold! Woo-hoo! One side had the map, the other side had a "plan" for the day, along with the show times, and "Best Times to Ride" list. Yes, I'm a nerd!

Did we end up using my handy-dandy trifolds? Sort of. Any of you reading my trip report know that "others" put a crimp in my plans, so I had to wing it at times instead of follow my written plan, but all the other stuff was really helpful. And great to have in one easy-to-read, small trifold!

Sara

 

[KimmyDisneyNerd]

Hot dog hot dog hot digity dog....

Thanks Monica!

 

[KimmyDisneyNerd]

Anyone else tempted by the free dining?? I'm crunching some numbers right now! Only 3 nights required, I can do that. I need help!

 

[princessjv]

Jen, will you be at the MK on Friday? I would think we would be getting there as soon as they will let us in with our party tix - around 4 or so. We could get together sometime between 4 and 7 when the regular park closes.

Right now I think Thursday night is possibly DTD for dinner and shopping Could meet up for a drink that night. Are you at a park that day or would you be able to meet us over there???

Sara

I may be at MK on Friday day. I'll know more when park hours posted and TGM posts his good days. There is a grand chance that it will be MK, since there is a PARTAY goin on there that PM. If you'll be in DTD, I very likely can try to be there too.

I am going to try to plot my days out based on LY info. I just may also sub to UG. I have been hearing good things about that one lately.

The majority of us will be arriving mid day on Thursday so it will be DTD or resort hopping. So maybe we can meet up with you sometime Thursday. Otherwise I think its Ak on Friday, then the MK for the party. When will you know what TGM is calling for?

Have you thought to wait until park hours come out to firm up your plans?

You all plan your plans and I will try to make it work in our schedule for a meet at some point. Be it Thursday for dinner, drinks, shopping or any other combo; Friday at MK between 4-7. You are all too funny to read along...going back and forth trying to figure it out.

 

[mom2mek]

Anyone else tempted by the free dining?? I'm crunching some numbers right now! Only 3 nights required, I can do that. I need help!

Sad, but true! I hate summer, but man the food is calling....plus, those darn school schedules! Not that I care about taking a 2nd grader and a kindergartner (scary) out for a couple of days, but still...guilt...

Sara

 

[KimmyDisneyNerd]

Sad, but true! I hate summer, but man the food is calling....plus, those darn school schedules! Not that I care about taking a 2nd grader and a kindergartner (scary) out for a couple of days, but still...guilt...

Sara

Didn't even think about having to take kids out of school. That could be tricky. I'm torn..... I really wanna do MNSSHP! It's by far my favorite party. Pirate and Princess party is pretty much a dud, it made me want to go to a GOOD party.

 

[Pakey]

Hello all.

To answer Monica's questions of the day:

1. Teppen Edo is fine with me. I love Japanese food.

2. Park, 100% yes for Friday. I can already see that I'll definitely be planning to arrive on Thursday instead of Friday. I hope you guys don't keep adding to this trip--I don't have enough vacation to take an entire week off.

3. AK over DHS absolutely. I have an AP so I may jump over to DHS for a drop or two but that's the only thing I like at DHS so it's not worth an entire day there. I love AK. I think it's by far the most relaxing park with all of that greenery (and no strollers to navigate on those narrow pathways).

4. If you want to plan, Monica, go for it. Except for meals (which I take very seriously), I'm not a planner.

Kimmy, why do you think airfares will go down in August? What insight do you have? I'm asking because in addition to this Dec flight, I have to buy 12 tickets for Jan 09. If you've got some insider scoop that could save me a bundle, I'd sure like to know about it.

 

[KimmyDisneyNerd]

Hey Pakey. In Cleveland we have many airlines that fly direct to MCO. If I try to book my flights too early they are outrageous. 2-3 months is the perfect formula here. That formula does not work everywhere, but I have perfected it over the years. I have never paid over 200 bucks to go to Orlando. In December I have paid as little as 115 for the exact same dates for this year. I like Southwest and they do not have their fares out yet for that time.
I realize flights are only going to be going up, but I'm still gonna wait on Southwest.

 

[Pakey]

Hey Pakey. In Cleveland we have many airlines that fly direct to MCO. If I try to book my flights too early they are outrageous. 2-3 months is the perfect formula here. That formula does not work everywhere, but I have perfected it over the years. I have never paid over 200 bucks to go to Orlando. In December I have paid as little as 115 for the exact same dates for this year. I like Southwest and they do not have their fares out yet for that time.
I realize flights are only going to be going up, but I'm still gonna wait on Southwest.

Thanks Kimmy. Dang it, I was hoping you had some insider trading information that would work for me. We don't have Southwest here. Also, no direct flights. The flights are currently about $300 more per person over what I paid for our flights 3 months ago. I'm stressing over how much that adds up to when you multiply 12 times. These days, I feel like I'm playing the stock market with making these airfare decisions.

 

[lovebuzzandwoody]

**What's everyone's vote? (Vote even if you aren't sure if you're coming)**
1. Coral Reef or Teppan Edo
2. Park or no park on Friday?
3. AK or MGM on Friday? (We'll have to leave before lights are on at MGM)
4. Should Monica stop delegating?

1. Teppan Edo ~ for the same reason as Monica~ my kids or Tom would never eat there!
2. PARK!!!
3. Either would be fine with me. I'd be perfectly content either way.
4. No... Monica should just be Monica ~ we like her that way!

Anyone else tempted by the free dining?? I'm crunching some numbers right now! Only 3 nights required, I can do that. I need help!

Is it officially announced? I was supposed to be keeping an eye on that for Uncle John (he's on a cruise). Guess I should check it out, huh?

 

[Poohtigeey]

AK is good, seriously. I would also be content laying at the pool all day and then going to the party. MK from morning to night is a lot. We did that on the day of the Christmas party and we were exhuasted!

Well, that could be because you were trying to keep up with my 6 yr old!!!

Hot dog hot dog hot digity dog....

Thanks Monica!

I'm always happy to help get a song stuck in your head! We turn that song way up and dance around!

Anyone else tempted by the free dining?? I'm crunching some numbers right now! Only 3 nights required, I can do that. I need help!

Too bad it's offered when it's 100 degrees out! Kimmy, how much vacation do you get?!

1. Teppan Edo ~ for the same reason as Monica~ my kids or Tom would never eat there!
2. PARK!!!
3. Either would be fine with me. I'd be perfectly content either way.
4. No... Monica should just be Monica ~ we like her that way! Is it officially announced? I was supposed to be keeping an eye on that for Uncle John (he's on a cruise). Guess I should check it out, huh?

Um, you mean bossy? I'm a little offended I think! It's my Aries personality. I can't help it!

You better get to work Nicole! I was just PMing with LAM712 and she booked hers this morning at 7:00am!

Jen, I forgot to answer you, but AK hours don't change much in December. We'd be leaving there before they closed anyways. I'm sure our plan will change 100 times before December, but it's coming along! We just need our meal plan by June so we can make ADRs for a big group.

 

[KimmyDisneyNerd]

Is it officially announced? I was supposed to be keeping an eye on that for Uncle John (he's on a cruise). Guess I should check it out, huh?

Right now it for Disney Visa holders. I would prefer to not have to use that, but last year I waited too long and EVERY date I wanted was sold out!

Well, that could be because you were trying to keep up with my 6 yr old!!!

True!

I'm always happy to help get a song stuck in your head! We turn that song way up and dance around!

lol, I love that song too except it gets trapped in my head BAD! My co-workers were looking at me strangely.

Too bad it's offered when it's 100 degrees out! Kimmy, how much vacation do you get?!

I get a decent amount, but I'm really good at using it. It was from my years of retail. One of my good friends here works on Sundays and I work Saturdays, so we can arrange it so I work for her then she works for me. It has gotten me on a ton of little mini vacation with only using one day. I think we are going to go Sept 18-21, that will get me 3 parks and a MNSSHP and only ONE day of vacation will be used!

 

[lovebuzzandwoody]

Um, you mean bossy? I'm a little offended I think! It's my Aries personality. I can't help it!

I literally came back over here to edit my post! I didn't mean it that way and I realized later that it may have come off like that! No... what I meant is we like that you are such a good PLANNER!

 

[mkluvsmickey]

I'm back from my little weekend away and caught up on all the trip planning.

Nichole - Glad to hear you may be able to join us!

Jen - I know this has been answered already but I agree about booking the preferred room at POP. Our first year there we didn't and ended up in the furthest room possible. It was hard with a sleeping kid after a long day at the parks. I booked a preferred room for Monica and I in December.

Kimmy - Are you really staying for a week in December? You lucky dog!!

**What's everyone's vote? (Vote even if you aren't sure if you're coming)**
1. Coral Reef or Teppan Edo
2. Park or no park on Friday?
3. AK or MGM on Friday? (We'll have to leave before lights are on at MGM)
4. Should Monica stop delegating?

1. Teppan Edo (would be fun with large group I think but if the peanut thing is an issue for Kari then Coral Reef would be just fine)

2. Since I have an AP I'm up for the park but would be happy doing something else too.

3. Tough one but I think I'd choose AK.

4. No way! You are doing a great job at keeping us on track!

 

[Poohtigeey]

I literally came back over here to edit my post! I didn't mean it that way and I realized later that it may have come off like that! No... what I meant is we like that you are such a good PLANNER!

I'm back from my little weekend away and caught up on all the trip planning.

Nichole - Glad to hear you may be able to join us!

Jen - I know this has been answered already but I agree about booking the preferred room at POP. Our first year there we didn't and ended up in the furthest room possible. It was hard with a sleeping kid after a long day at the parks. I booked a preferred room for Monica and I in December.

Kimmy - Are you really staying for a week in December? You lucky dog!!

Hey Michelle! Glad you're back!

I was talking to my mom about the trip and she said "Don't take over!" OMgosh! Even my mom thinks I'm bossy! Well, I have a very passive hubbie and mom so I have no choice, but to delegate or we'd never do anything, go anywhere, eat anything, or own anything! I'm not taking over, Michelle booked us a preferred room and didn't even tell me!

 

[mkluvsmickey]

Michelle booked us a preferred room and didn't even tell me!

Sorry!

 

[tinabheart]

Anyone else tempted by the free dining?? I'm crunching some numbers right now! Only 3 nights required, I can do that. I need help!

i have to admit...i looked at that more than twice....

 

[kaysmommie]

Anyone else tempted by the free dining?? I'm crunching some numbers right now! Only 3 nights required, I can do that. I need help!

I'm very tempted to take DD out of school for a week instead of going over fall break the following month like we planned. It's such a good deal. I wish it went inot October. Also we have friends that are going to Disney in October that we want to meet up with. They live in NJ so we don't see them much since we moved. Also the heat in September is gross, much worse than October. March weather was perfect.

So how was your trip?