September 2011 - The Planning Continues! (2nd Thread)

[ThereYouSeeHer]

Does anyone know for sure? We have a pkg with room and dining, no tickets.

Unfortunately, I don't think you'll get them, since I believe they are only added to a room and ticket package.

Perhaps someone else with AP's may know.

 

[basketkat]

Here's a really good packing list that I got from the Dis! HTH! Thanks!

http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/61241632?access_key=key-nbo9kbnaxq3sz13ss4a

Thanks! What a great list!!!!

Overwhelming..............we'll have to start a new thread sept 2012 lol

I'm so excited myself because today I got Mickey Mail with my ME luggage stickers. I don't think I get luggage tags since we have APs. Does anyone know for sure? We have a pkg with room and dining, no tickets.
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Eeekkkk Mickey Mail is SOOO exciting!!!! (Sorry I don't know about AP stuff for sure, but I think those cute tags are when you book a Magic Your Way Package)

 

[HolliePoppins]

On the phone right now to make our final payment! but at the same time because our son cannot go with us.

 

[Marblies]

Looks like our trip is no longer in danger....

Not that our government problems are over, just not worrying this month about whether or not we can pay bills.... (and go on vacation)

Do you really think that the elected officials will EVER not get checks out to the seniors? They are, after all, the most avid voters. I wish that had not been such a concern for you, but so glad that you are cleared to come!

 

[basketkat]

On the phone right now to make our final payment! but at the same time because our son cannot go with us.

Final payment means it's almost time!!! Sorry about your son though...what a bummer!

 

[starstruck93]

KELLY I Know what you mean about the price of razors! That kills me everytime DH or myself needs one. I actually gave up buying the blades and just buy the Venus disposables. They last me about two months and run about $7 for a 3 pack. On another note, I cant believe you are leaving that soon! We are going to need a full trip report when you get back!

Last night I finally recieved my shirts for MNSSHP. They are super cute and we are all very excited to wear them (well I am anyways ) So for those of you going to the 9/27 party if you see us feel free to say hi!

These are ADORABLE! I really never like customs but this has me changing my mind for this upcoming trip! My I have the seller's name? Thanks so much! April

I just came across a couple of cool clips about the new interactive queue at HM
this one is the imagineer introducing the area
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUQxzdcL7ro

and this one explains a bit and shows guests playing
http://www.**************.net/2011/...ve-queue-at-walt-disney-worlds-magic-kingdom/

When we were there in Dec.10 there was plywood up over the graveyard, but I had no idea that all this was going in. So cool!

How cool! Thanks for posting this! I can't wait to see it! April

Looks like our trip is no longer in danger....

Now that the government is no longer holding social security over our seniors heads... making all of the recipents worry for weeks... I was very concerned that DM would not get her money this month, and I would have to cancel the trip just to pay the rent and car payment!

Not that our government problems are over, just not worrying this month about whether or not we can pay bills.... (and go on vacation)

That's wonderful news! My DH has a government job that's deemed "non-essential" so we always get worried during these things too! Glad it worked out for you! April

Thanks! What a great list!!!!

I can't take credit for making the list but you're welcome! April

 

[linda36d]

I'll be at POP Century Sept 17-23 and I cant wait. It's my first solo trip, and at first i was sad about this. My husband and I have had two great vacations in WDW, in October 07 and 12 days in Nov/Dec 09. But we're now seperated. Things have been tough and we're both dealing without alot of things and need this time to see if were really meant to be. I needed to get "Happy" in the worse way. None of my friends could get the time off. and neither could my little sis. So when I booked i was sad. Memories of the past trips...but when i made my last payment Friday there was joy in my heart. And reading this thread has made my joy that much more. It will be different, but my soul needs this trip, to escape the real world, even if only for a week.

Does anyone know what crowds will be like? Not that it matters, just curious.

 

[BorkBorkBork]

I'm back and all caught up! Let me just say that after being at the Dells...I am SO GLAD that we are going to Disney in 6 weeks! The Dells was just...sub par. The whole experience was kind of a comedy of errors and we are so looking forward to having a wonderful vacation where we know the service, quality and wonder will be there.

Well September friends...I was at a friends house today with my girls for a birthday party. I went to step off the deck and somehow rolled my ankle really bad. I heard a huge SNAP SNAP and was instantly brought to tears. I was really embarrassed, so I tried to quietly just go sit down....

As I went to step on it I was brought to my knees! YIKES! So I got to a chair and iced it. After a few minutes my friend moved the ice to discover my ankle was the size of a softball! My husband was on his way to work, so he had to turn around and come get me....

After a few hours and a few x-rays....it is a severe sprain. I said "phew it's not broken" and the doctor said "It may take up to SIX months to heal all the way!" WHAT?!?! Doesn't she know I have to walk around WDW in 55 days! They put a fancy splint on it, and I am supposed to follow up with my regular doctor. His specialty is sports medicine....I'm hoping it will heal quickly!

But wait...it gets better...so we are driving home and we get a flat tire!!!! And my spare is stuck under my car, and there is no getting it out! Sigh......

So it's sitting there waiting for somewhere to open for us to get a tire tomorrow. Hopefully they don't tow it before then....

What a day!!! Is it time for Disney yet?????

OH NO!!! This is horrible! I hope you are having a quick recovery!

Can anyone get me excited about Hollywood Studios? Other than Star Tours,ToT and RnR, and maybe TSM, I don't know what else we're going to enjoy? Honestly, fireworks are not our thing, so F! doesn't really appeal to us, either (I know, it's very un-Disneylike, we just don't!), so what else is there to do in DHS for a full day, since we don't have park hoppers?

My DH could have done the animation academy there all day! I really liked the Muppet Vision 3D and One Man's Dream.

I finished my big other daughter's autograph book today....

This is the front...

This is the back....

I also started working on decorations for our resort window. I decorated our window last year, and a few people stopped us and chatted about it! It was pretty fun! I made "Mickey Ears" for each of us....

(This picture is from my daughter's birthday party treat bags, but they are the same thing minus the licorice...ha!)

I've been putting off the sewing projects, but time is ticking away!

That stuff is all so cute! I need to plan my DD's Vintage Mickey/Earhat themed bday party in the coming weeks since it's right after we get home; did you use a Cricut for the ear hat too?

Thank you for posting the picture of the new luggage tags (sorry I forgot who posted those!). They look really cute and I'm glad to be getting some new ones!

I really hope that rumor about EE being refurbed while we're there is just a rumor. In 2009 Space Mountain was refurbed and closed for the whole year but it was announced early enough so I doubt it's true but still. I want to try it even though the roller coasters I went on this week scared the @%*& out of me!!

Also, I'm glad I'm not the only one already thinking/planning our next trip! I wish we could go next year but I think we'll be an every-other-year family so we can save up.

I missed you guys!

 

[basketkat]

Welcome back Borkborkbork!!! I am healing pretty nicely I think! Thank you!!
Yes I used the Cricut for the ear hat as well. And then two different sized circle punches for the middle.
That sounds like a cute party theme!!!!

 

[peachydreamyxx]

These are ADORABLE! I really never like customs but this has me changing my mind for this upcoming trip! My I have the seller's name? Thanks so much! April

Thank you! I really do love how they came out, and the quality really is great! I would definitley recommend her. I ordered off of etsy.com and the seller is debbiemomofjack. Hope that helps!

 

[Marblies]

I'll be at POP Century Sept 17-23 and I cant wait. It's my first solo trip, and at first i was sad about this... but my soul needs this trip, to escape the real world, even if only for a week.

Does anyone know what crowds will be like? Not that it matters, just curious.

POP looks to be packed - but only with the best people! However, even with free dining, the parks should be very manageable. We have been 3 times in Sept. and love it! I will be traveling during the same timeframe as you and staying at POP with my two daughters (21 and 20). Should you be looking for a little company, send me a PM and I will get you my cell. It's a rough time and sometimes you want to be alone and sometimes it's good to make new friends as a diversion.

 

[BorkBorkBork]

I'll be at POP Century Sept 17-23 and I cant wait. It's my first solo trip, and at first i was sad about this. My husband and I have had two great vacations in WDW, in October 07 and 12 days in Nov/Dec 09. But we're now seperated. Things have been tough and we're both dealing without alot of things and need this time to see if were really meant to be. I needed to get "Happy" in the worse way. None of my friends could get the time off. and neither could my little sis. So when I booked i was sad. Memories of the past trips...but when i made my last payment Friday there was joy in my heart. And reading this thread has made my joy that much more. It will be different, but my soul needs this trip, to escape the real world, even if only for a week.

Does anyone know what crowds will be like? Not that it matters, just curious.

I just want to say and good for you for doing something positive for yourself! I hope you have a wonderful trip and you'll probably have a great time doing exactly what YOU want to do whenever you want to do it!

 

[starstruck93]

Thank you! I really do love how they came out, and the quality really is great! I would definitley recommend her. I ordered off of etsy.com and the seller is debbiemomofjack. Hope that helps!

Thanks so much! I'll check it out!! April

 

[linda36d]

POP looks to be packed - but only with the best people! However, even with free dining, the parks should be very manageable. We have been 3 times in Sept. and love it! I will be traveling during the same timeframe as you and staying at POP with my two daughters (21 and 20). Should you be looking for a little company, send me a PM and I will get you my cell. It's a rough time and sometimes you want to be alone and sometimes it's good to make new friends as a diversion.

Thank you so much for the offer. How sweet I might just take you up on that offer.

 

[linda36d]

I just want to say and good for you for doing something positive for yourself! I hope you have a wonderful trip and you'll probably have a great time doing exactly what YOU want to do whenever you want to do it!

Thank you so much for the words of encouragement. I have days where I fear feeling alone in the most magical place on earth, remembering the great times we had there together. Other times I think what you said...Ican do what I want, whenever i want, including waiting in long lines to see my fave characters or riding Peter Pan and Splash Mountain over and over and over again!

 

[L-Harper]

Here's a really good packing list that I got from the Dis! HTH! Thanks!

http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/61241632?access_key=key-nbo9kbnaxq3sz13ss4a

Thank you! I need to get down to business after this weekend is over. It's birthday week at our house. My youngest son's was on Monday, my oldest son's was on Tuesday and Saturday is their pirate party bash! After that, its all about getting ready for our vacation. I have a laundry list of things I want to make.

I finished my big other daughter's autograph book today....

This is the front...

This is the back....

I also started working on decorations for our resort window. I decorated our window last year, and a few people stopped us and chatted about it! It was pretty fun! I made "Mickey Ears" for each of us....

(This picture is from my daughter's birthday party treat bags, but they are the same thing minus the licorice...ha!)

I've been putting off the sewing projects, but time is ticking away!

I love them! Thank you for posting these pictures. Do you mind if I steal your idea for the Mickey ears for our window? I'm debating if I want to use our real names or if I should use our "pen names" that I use on my blog. Hmm... There are still crazy people even in WDW.

I'll be at POP Century Sept 17-23 and I cant wait. It's my first solo trip, and at first i was sad about this. My husband and I have had two great vacations in WDW, in October 07 and 12 days in Nov/Dec 09. But we're now seperated. Things have been tough and we're both dealing without alot of things and need this time to see if were really meant to be. I needed to get "Happy" in the worse way. None of my friends could get the time off. and neither could my little sis. So when I booked i was sad. Memories of the past trips...but when i made my last payment Friday there was joy in my heart. And reading this thread has made my joy that much more. It will be different, but my soul needs this trip, to escape the real world, even if only for a week.

Does anyone know what crowds will be like? Not that it matters, just curious.

to the thread! I have you added to the first post! Good for you for taking this time for yourself. I'm sure it will be hard for you, but you deserve to have some special time for just you. Plus, you won't have another person telling you what to do! I hope you have a fantastic vacation.

 

[ThereYouSeeHer]

Thank you! I need to get down to business after this weekend is over. It's birthday week at our house. My youngest son's was on Monday, my oldest son's was on Tuesday and Saturday is their pirate party bash!

Happy Birthdays!!

 

[basketkat]

I love them! Thank you for posting these pictures. Do you mind if I steal your idea for the Mickey ears for our window? I'm debating if I want to use our real names or if I should use our "pen names" that I use on my blog. Hmm... There are still crazy people even in WDW.

Thank you!!!!
LOL....steal away! I used our real names....but pen names are fun!!! I'm sure even crazy people enjoy WDW

This is our window from last year at ASMovies. Mousekeeping added the dress, and the tutu that is in the bottom.

 

[Hwyprincess]

Yes, if you book a Magic Your Way Package (i.e., Disney room and park tickets), the luggage tags are included as part of the package.

Ooh, so have you worked at a local Disney store? I've always wondered what the benefits include. Do you get the same discounts as Cast Members in the parks?

The discounts were not as good as park cast members but they were good. Although I sometimes miss them. With an AP it is almost the same. We are a DL family since we can drive there and the cast discounts are better there then WDW.

But alas I have an adorable DD now so I had to quit, I felt like I never saw her between the regular job and Disney.

Luckily I worked in so many different stores (6 in 2 different states) I have a few friends who migrated to Florida to help me out.

 

[anjalee6]

Yesterday I went to buy a rain cover for our double stroller. We didn't have one last year and it didn't rain so it was no big deal, but then this June, it rained every day we were on vacation and three times the stroller got soaked and the kids couldn't sit in it. So now I have peace of mind even if it doesn't rain at all. We are slowly packing things away. We are going to my mom's house for the weekend to celebrate my DS's birthday (it was yesterday) so once we get back, I can really start packing things into the suitcases.