Princess Gabby's Surprise First Trip to "Where the Princesses Live"

[Nettaboo]

Formally:Then there were 8 no wait 5..no wait IDK how many are going-Help plan my DDs 1st trip
Hi everyone!! My name is Netta and I am planning my daughter's first trip to DW!!
I know my title is lame but it was so hard comming up with something good and everyone else's is so awesome!
I have been a couple of times with my last time being in 1994.
We will be going to Disney July 23-30, 2010 and we will be staying at
Disney's Old Key West and Saratoga Springs-I think!!LOL
I will get into why I said that AND why my title is that!

ok so here is the deal...My mom used her RCI points and got two units for our family to be able to go..
a 2 bedroom at Old Key West and a 1 bedroom at Saratogo Springs
Slated to go WERE
1. My mom
2. My Dad
3. Me
4. My Husband
5. My Daughter
6. My sister
7. Nephew 1
8. Nephew 2


So then my sister bowed out so that took 3 people out and my husband does not think he will be able to get off work. So that just leaves as def. going are me and my daughter, and my mom and dad.
Which leads to me why I am not sure where we are staying.. If it is only us 4 then we will keep the Old Key West and cancel SS. If at least one more person goes then we will keep both


Ok sooo with out that Splainin' out the way..Lets get down to biz-nazz!
Most of my plans will include:
Me-Netta 33 (a IT specialist for the Feds, AVON Rep, sometimes shy but very loyal and fun friend
and my daughter 5.5(when we go on the trip) a high energy, giggly, super sweet, smart, fun and princess loving little girl
Whose 2nd tooth just came out whilst I was typing this so I will BRB..gotta go play doctor
Place holder for pics

 

[Nettaboo]

Ok..so I am back.
I am going to really need you guys to help me plan this trip My last trip was in 94 and I have NEVER stayed on property.
I have been getting alot of help from mickeystoontown and she has been the best!!
I do have a few things done already..
I have a brief sketch of an itenerary
We have our plane tickets but I forget what time they are for.. I need to ask my mom

23 Friday Travel day..explore the resort and probably just Downtown Disney

24Saturday MK Early Breakfast at CP @8:05 (10.99,18.99), CRT @6:50
25Sunday MK Narcoossee for my parents @8:25 pm
26Monday (no park) Cape May 10:05(10.99. 18.99)
27Tuesday Epcot Akershus @5:15
28Wednesday HS
29Thursday AK/Downtown Disney CRT
30Friday Travel day

I know that I left out AK.. Maybe we will go Monday

 

[Nettaboo]

Since we are going at the end of July, I know it is going to be super duper hot..My plan is to get to the parks early and leave around 1..come back and chill out and swim and go back like 6.

I do want to get a planner to help with my days but I am not sure which one to get Tour Guide Mike or one of the others

 

[Nettaboo]

Starring Rolls Cafe in HS
http://www.disneyphotopass.com/previsitoffer.aspx
Using Promo Code PHOTOCD takes an additional 20% off making the CD $79.95.

 

[Nettaboo]

I have practically lived on the Creaive boards for the last 2 years..
I have a bunch of projects that I want to do for this trip.
The first thing I decided to take on was the autograph books.. I decided to have them printed through Shutterfly to save some ink, they came in on Friday but they had cut all the boarders off.. some of them are worse than others. Then when I called CS, I had to take pics of the cards and call back.. they took me through so much I just told them to give me a refund.
My husband thinks I should just use the pics..but I really don't want to...
I am going to show you how they look..hold on

 

[Nettaboo]

This is how it is supposed to look

This is how it was printed

 

[Nettaboo]

see it is not horrible but when you know how it is supposed to look.it is a big let down. I am trying not to be obssesive..what say you?

 

[mickeystoontown]

I'm here! I'm here! I'm here! Sorry, I was excited that you started a pre-trip report. Now, I gotta go back and read the details.

 

[Nettaboo]

YAY!! My First visitor!!I was starting to feel like the red headed step child!!

 

[Nettaboo]

OH!! We got approved for our Give a Day promotion!
We will be making lunch for a homeless shelter in the area. We are doing 100 bag lunches. They do a hot lunch and then give them bag lunches to take with them. We are actually doing 2 days.
I am a little bummed that Gabby can't get a ticket because she is only 5.

When we went through the search, there were a couple of opportunities that we expressed interest in, one was making cards for children with cancer. While that won't be our official GAD, I told them that we would still like to participate so I am waiting for them to get back to me on that

 

[Nettaboo]

Ok, so I am overweight and want to work on being able to walk Disney since it is so big. I have been trying to workout but I really want to walk, if you have been following the news you know that Maryland got hit with over 35 inches of snow in the past two weeks and before that it has been snowing and very cold...soo anywho..
I bought this game and I have tried it out and I think it is really going to help!! I did it the first day and did .4 a mile but I had played 1 hours of just dance and wee cheer. My goal is to try to do 1 mile a day, working up to at least 3 miles.. I hope I can do it ..

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[Nettaboo]

I also have these two new games which are super fun and I really get a work out!

I have some other games and I will post them later

 

[Nettaboo]

am I really this boring??

 

[mickeystoontown]

Hey girl, I'm back and have read your details. Thanks for the shout out. That was sweet!

You are definitely not boring. I love reading about everybody's plans. Getting ready for Disney is so much fun.

I've already started walking on our treadmill as often as I can. Not nearly as often as I would like. But, I keep running into those little distractions like...helping with homework, cooking dinner, washing clothes. You know, those motherly distractions.

 

[Nettaboo]

Ok, so like I said I set a goad for my walking. Yesterday when I left work I had THE worst sinus headache. BUT, I made myself do some walking and once I was done I felt a little better. I made myself do it because I know me and I am know I am a slacker and the next day it would be another excuse.
I am excited that to say that I walked 1.2 miles!!!

 

[mickeystoontown]

Look at you! Way to go! Next time you have a bad sinus headache, try drinking very strong lemonade or eating a lemon. I have migraines and the neurologist told me lemons are a natural antihistamine. They sure do help.

 

[Nettaboo]

Hey girl, I'm back and have read your details. Thanks for the shout out. That was sweet!

You are definitely not boring. I love reading about everybody's plans. Getting ready for Disney is so much fun.

I've already started walking on our treadmill as often as I can. Not nearly as often as I would like. But, I keep running into those little distractions like...helping with homework, cooking dinner, washing clothes. You know, those motherly distractions.

Look at you! Way to go! Next time you have a bad sinus headache, try drinking very strong lemonade or eating a lemon. I have migraines and the neurologist told me lemons are a natural antihistamine. They sure do help.

Of course I had to shout you out! you gave me such GREAT advice and help!!
I oh so know about the mommy distractions!!LOL
The good thing I like about this game is that most times the little one wants to walk with me- so it is helping her out with her endurance as well!!

Thanks for the tips on the lemons, I will try it out last time and let you know!!!

 

[PamelaKay]

I am here and now have the urge to excercise. I know you and your daughter will have a blast. I am glad to be divorced, but sad that we never had kids. I would have loved to share Disney with my child.

I would be crazy if my trip was in July and I still wasn't sure where we were staying. I am such an anal retentive planner (translate that to control freak) that it would drive me nuts.

I saw you were thinking of a character meal and thought about CRT. I have never done that one, but I have to say I LOVE the cinderella dinner at 1900 Park Fare. Cinderella, Prince Charming, Lady Tremayne and the step sisters all visit your table. They are not rushed and the food is really good for a buffet. I loved their prime rib. I would have planned to take my mom there, but since we are staying club level and not using a dining credit for breakfast, I decided to try the signature restaurants.

Thanks for you kind words in my pre-trip report. It is my first one, so I hope it turns out ok.

Looking forward to hearing more about your trip.

 

[Nettaboo]

Hi Pam thanks so much for stopping by!! We have the room booked but I just don't know which room I am staying in. It IS driving me bonkers but I am not gonna complain since I am not paying for the room!!LOL

I am superduper excited about sharing The World with my daughter, I know she is going to be superduper excited as well!

I have heard good things about 1900...the only reason I was thinking CRT is just for the atmosphere of being in the castle!

 

[pipersmom]

Hi, I'm here, a little late, but that's okay! I don't blame you for being a bit stressed about the resort situation, I would be too. We've booked Akershus for a Princess lunch, but that's the only ADR other than Rainforest the day we're at AK. I don't blame you for being upset about the quality of the autograph cards, I would have been too.

I've been on the weight loss bandwagon too, or was until Piper ended up admitted! The walking game looks awesome, I'm going to have to look into it, so thank you for sharing it!