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

[BadgerGirl84]

Thanks for the scoop on the t-shirt sale! I have been eyeing up the shirts for a while and I finally bought two day. One for me and one for my soon-to-be-DH on our honeymoon!

 

[Marblies]

I've been starting to clean my house in preparation for our vacation- So much to do!!

So glad other people do this too! It is nice to come home to a clean house, and my fears of 'something happening' and people finding out that I don't clean under the fridge, organize my undies or have all the laundry done are minimized.

16 days left! Ill start packing this weekend! Not to mention, DH and DS (almost 18) clothes, phones, ipods, shoes, toilitries.. WEW!

Why are men's shoes soooo big? I realize their feet are bigger, but do they really need all that padding and rubber? They take up way more room than necessary imo.

It's a good thing I knew I needed new tires! I had a blowout on the way to work after dropping my oldest DD at the high school,

Glad you're all okay. Blowouts can be scary. Check one more day off the calendar! WooHoo!

 

[Marblies]

Thanks for the scoop on the t-shirt sale! I have been eyeing up the shirts for a while and I finally bought two day. One for me and one for my soon-to-be-DH on our honeymoon!

Congrats on the upcoming nuptials!! You are too adorable, bet you make a beautiful bride!

 

[anjalee6]

The stuff I ordered from the Disney Store says it's en route to my house. Yay! I was so happy to even get free shipping too. I got t-shirts for everyone and things for my DD Halloween costume. She wants to be Tinkerbell this year. Little does she know she gets to wear it for MNSSHP too!

 

[ThereYouSeeHer]

So glad other people do this too! It is nice to come home to a clean house, and my fears of 'something happening' and people finding out that I don't clean under the fridge, organize my undies or have all the laundry done are minimized.

I know, I always have high hopes for getting the house completely done before we leave. It never fully materializes though! But, this year, we're on the right track! I went out last night to replenish cleaning and laundry products, so that we can make good progress through the weekend!

 

[peachydreamyxx]

Oooo shopping is always fun! Disneystore.com has t-shirts for $10...they are calling my name!

I hit that sale at the Disney Store! I couldnt pass up $10 shirts for DH and myself!

WOOHOO 38 days for us. where are you staying again? I need to get some more shirts. I feel like there is so much I still need to get but then I can't think of what those things are LOL

We are staying at CBR this trip, where will you be staying?? Cant believe its getting so close for us!

WOOT thanks for the heads up about the $10 shirts
and this one for myself

http://www.disneystore.com/tees-clo...-minnie-mouse-tee/mp/1287672/1000228+1000765/

Plus I have a snow white shirt already.

There are some good ones for the men too LOL the donald duck ones are hilarious

We think alike! I just bought that shirt! It was too cute to pass up! And I also was going to buy DH the donald duck shirts, but they didnt have either one in his size! I even had the sales lady check the other Disney store by us but no luck.

 

[wubbogirl]

I bought a few of the $10 on monday. matching ones for me and grandma dh wanted donald duck and I got matching princess ones for the girls.

 

[anjalee6]

Getting ready for Disney, going back to work (I'm a teacher) and getting a little one ready for starting kindergarten is starting to wear me out. I have so much to do and I start pre-service days on Monday! I have no idea how I will finish everything when there is so much going on in September. I guess I'd better step it up these last few days off.

 

[L-Harper]

I posted this on the restaurant thread and was wondering your guys' opinion: I need help!

"We have an ADR at Boma for our last night in September, but I'm worried I'm not going to enjoy it. All I've been hearing in reviews is that its really sweet and uses a lot of cinnamon, vanilla, and fruits in everything. For someone who honestly hates those types of flavors in a main meal (I think those flavors should be in dessert only) am I going to hate everything? Other than that, I'm a VERY adventurous eater. I really think my husband and two boys will like it though.

I really want to try Sanaa, but my husband doesn't find the photos of the food appetizing. He has meat texture issues and is worried that the cuts of meat at Sanaa aren't going to be to his liking.

Please help us! Should we just scrap both places and find somewhere else? We are picking from those two because we really want to explore AKL, but I'm not sure if either of these meals are going to make us happy."

 

[Marblies]

L-Harper, I say try Boma. The great thing about buffets is if you try something and don't like it, you can try something else.It gives you a chance to experiment with new flavours. Boma has plenty of choices for the less adventurous and a pretty nice carving station. My DD's have always had a disdain for cinnamon, however Boma was their favorite TS. I highly recommend the soups! Oddly, we didn't care for the zebra domes, but there was a mango dome tart that was to die for.

 

[anjalee6]

I posted this on the restaurant thread and was wondering your guys' opinion: I need help!

"We have an ADR at Boma for our last night in September, but I'm worried I'm not going to enjoy it. All I've been hearing in reviews is that its really sweet and uses a lot of cinnamon, vanilla, and fruits in everything. For someone who honestly hates those types of flavors in a main meal (I think those flavors should be in dessert only) am I going to hate everything? Other than that, I'm a VERY adventurous eater. I really think my husband and two boys will like it though.

I really want to try Sanaa, but my husband doesn't find the photos of the food appetizing. He has meat texture issues and is worried that the cuts of meat at Sanaa aren't going to be to his liking.

Please help us! Should we just scrap both places and find somewhere else? We are picking from those two because we really want to explore AKL, but I'm not sure if either of these meals are going to make us happy."

I agree. You should try it. I was not sure we would like it either, but I really enjoy it. They have a great carving station with beef and salmon that my family loves. There's baked chicken, noodles with plain sauce, etc for the kids. They have great salads and I love their different Hummas. I think there is definitely something to eat. Sanaa, on the other hand, has a lot of Indian inspired dishes. If your family likes that, then give it a try. I found that I didn't like a lot of the cuisine and found it a lovely restaurant but I was very limited to what I could actually order. Not a big fan of Indian food, but I know others love it.

 

[janabananas]

Gosh darn it!! I want to order some t-shirts but I already have enough for this trip... Maybe for my next trip in November???
These are the ones I am thinking about:
- http://www.disneystore.com/adults-p...ell-tee-for-women/mp/1282592/1000777+1000659/
- http://www.disneystore.com/adults-p...ess-tee-for-women/mp/1287721/1000777+1000659/

And dbf will NOT wear any Disney clothes. I bought him an EPCOT shirt only because he loves EPCOT and it ONLY has the flags on it. I got him 2 Disney Hawaiian shirts that he is willing to wear because he loves those tacky things!! Although the Disney Hawaiian shirts are pretty nice.
I really, really think I should get him the Grumpy shirt!! LOL http://www.disneystore.com/adults-p...rumpy-tee-for-men/mp/1287730/1000777+1000659/


Oh well.... hey at least we only have 21 days left!! In exactly 3 weeks, we will be at DHS right now. Hopefully TSM will have been ridden as well as RNR & TOT!! WOOT WOOT !!

 

[RobRees]

DS(9) is going to be Capt. James Hook at the MNSSHP on the 20th of Sept

DS(5) is going as Jake
Tell me what you all think of their costumes

 

[Marblies]

Love the costumes! Just saw the posting on the MNSSHP thread and we will be at the same party.

 

[L-Harper]

DS(9) is going to be Capt. James Hook at the MNSSHP on the 20th of Sept

DS(5) is going as Jake
Tell me what you all think of their costumes

Those are super adorable and just fantastic!!!

 

[haven_alise1997]

I posted this on the restaurant thread and was wondering your guys' opinion: I need help!

"We have an ADR at Boma for our last night in September, but I'm worried I'm not going to enjoy it. All I've been hearing in reviews is that its really sweet and uses a lot of cinnamon, vanilla, and fruits in everything. For someone who honestly hates those types of flavors in a main meal (I think those flavors should be in dessert only) am I going to hate everything? Other than that, I'm a VERY adventurous eater. I really think my husband and two boys will like it though.

I really want to try Sanaa, but my husband doesn't find the photos of the food appetizing. He has meat texture issues and is worried that the cuts of meat at Sanaa aren't going to be to his liking.

Please help us! Should we just scrap both places and find somewhere else? We are picking from those two because we really want to explore AKL, but I'm not sure if either of these meals are going to make us happy."

My husband didn't find the menus appetizing there either so last time we went we ventured over to AKL and looked around and viewed the animals etc, and stopped in at the quick service location and got a few items that he would eat and I still got to try zebra domes and one of the soups.......you might try that if you are interested. It is a beautiful location.

 

[KELLY]

girls and I are getting haircuts today going to trim up this mop of a mane.

I did that last night. I have super short hair so if I don't go every 3 weeks for a trim it looks bad. Well I went 5 weeks beacuse I was trying to get it done before the trip. Let me tell you what a diffrence.

 

[wubbogirl]

ugh its been 8 weeks for me. I usually have my hair cut short too but i've been kinda growing it out and now its just driving me insane in the front

 

[Smile4Me]

I posted this on the restaurant thread and was wondering your guys' opinion: I need help!

"We have an ADR at Boma for our last night in September, but I'm worried I'm not going to enjoy it. All I've been hearing in reviews is that its really sweet and uses a lot of cinnamon, vanilla, and fruits in everything. For someone who honestly hates those types of flavors in a main meal (I think those flavors should be in dessert only) am I going to hate everything? Other than that, I'm a VERY adventurous eater. I really think my husband and two boys will like it though.

I really want to try Sanaa, but my husband doesn't find the photos of the food appetizing. He has meat texture issues and is worried that the cuts of meat at Sanaa aren't going to be to his liking.

Please help us! Should we just scrap both places and find somewhere else? We are picking from those two because we really want to explore AKL, but I'm not sure if either of these meals are going to make us happy."

Go to Boma! Its a wonderful buffet full of all kinds of choices. I think its one of the better buffets on property as well. The staff is very accommodating that if you would need anything I'm sure they'd be very helpful!

 

[basketkat]

DS(9) is going to be Capt. James Hook at the MNSSHP on the 20th of Sept

DS(5) is going as Jake
Tell me what you all think of their costumes

So cute!!!! They will have a blast!