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

[MamaJessie]

AHHHH!!! My ticker is at 3 months and 2 weeks. CRAZY!!! I have to admit, I'm actually getting nervous about our vacation. Ten days with two very little boys. I feel like I have so much to do, but can't really do anything right now. Is that weird? Normal? It's a strange anxiety feeling I've been having about it for the past week and a half or so. Am I just crazy?

Oh I totally understand. I already started packing the bag of toys/books to occupy the kids in the car....

What sort of lists do you keep? (ie: packing list, task list, ...whatever)

I have more lists than any person could ever need....

When my little one takes a nap I'll pop back on to list my lists...

 

[Elianor]

I wish I could do 10 days, but I just can't justify being away from home that long! We have a large dog that has to be boarded and he gets terrible separation anxiety if we leave him too long at the kennel. With DH's job and mine, it just seems like too long to be away.

Wish me luck. I just started a strength training routine and I am on day three. (Day one was sunday with weights and a long walk for the dog, yesterday was just the long walk, and tonight we are going to up to a few jogging steps and the weights again.)

This is new for me, since I am not an *exercise* person. I was pretty sore yesterday but today it's much better and I am ready to try again.

 

[Tikitoi]

How do these sound...

Day 1: WPE or AMC (hoping they have a good movie) at DTD,
Boma for dinner

Day 2: WCC for lunch
Ohana (though it is not until 9:45, so will be looking to get an earlier
one) or may just go to Tambu lounge (for some wings and potstickers)

Day 3: Beaches & Cream or ESPN for lunch
50's for dinner

Day 4: (offsite to US/IOA) Emerils for lunch
Bubba Gump Shrimp for dinner

Day 5: (another offsite day at "Malls" gotta get some Xmas shopping done)
California Pizza Kitchen for lunch
Cheesecake Factory for dinner

Day 6: Olivia's for lunch
Sanaa for dinner

Day 7: Boma for breakfast
Yak & Yeti for late lunch...then off to MNSSHP

Day 8: Food & Wine Festival and probably some Nachos from Mexico
Jiko for dinner

 

[MamaJessie]

LHarper - these are my lists...

Packing list / one per person for clothes
Packing/Toiletries
Packing/ Car entertainment (toys/movies etc)
Packing /Food for ride down/while we are on-site
Packing/ The backpack we bring into the park

Car maintenance check sheet

Easy condo meals to make at Windsor Hills for dinner
Easy snacks to make at WH
Grocery shopping list for when we go off site

For each park I have a list of each kids favorite/must do ride. They each got to pick one ride/show per park.

Check lists of things I need to get done ahead of time and when they can be/should be done

A list with all my important confirmation numbers.

My budget list

My list of days/schedules.

Countdown party list.

Yes, yes I am crazy.

 

[L-Harper]

LHarper - these are my lists...

Packing list / one per person for clothes
Packing/Toiletries
Packing/ Car entertainment (toys/movies etc)
Packing /Food for ride down/while we are on-site
Packing/ The backpack we bring into the park

Car maintenance check sheet

Easy condo meals to make at Windsor Hills for dinner
Easy snacks to make at WH
Grocery shopping list for when we go off site

For each park I have a list of each kids favorite/must do ride. They each got to pick one ride/show per park.

Check lists of things I need to get done ahead of time and when they can be/should be done

A list with all my important confirmation numbers.

My budget list

My list of days/schedules.

Countdown party list.

Yes, yes I am crazy.

Thank you!

 

[DisneyLifer87]

Evening DISers... can you believe how close we are getting?!

 

[lsherry]

I can't wait... September hurry up

 

[MamaJessie]

Is there still a September weight loss thread? With less than four months to go I should really start I need a little more and a little less

 

[JacknDawn4ever]

We are so excited about our first trip this September!! My DH asked me the other day, "So, how many days do we have left?" I had to go look at our countdown calender and it was on 126 days. He said it will be here before we know it. I can not wait because things at my job are CRAZY!!

Praying for those in the Midwest dealing with tragedy and more storms.

 

[L-Harper]

Is there still a September weight loss thread? With less than four months to go I should really start I need a little more and a little less

haha, I love your use of the smiles! I see you found the thread.

 

[L-Harper]

We are so excited about our first trip this September!! My DH asked me the other day, "So, how many days do we have left?" I had to go look at our countdown calender and it was on 126 days. He said it will be here before we know it. I can not wait because things at my job are CRAZY!!

Praying for those in the Midwest dealing with tragedy and more storms.

I tried to see if I had you added to the first post, but I didn't see you when I skimmed through. Would you like me to add you? If so, what are your travel dates and where will you be staying?

 

[basketkat]

Is there still a September weight loss thread? With less than four months to go I should really start I need a little more and a little less

Aww all of your smileys are so cute!

 

[KELLY]

I haven't even started to think about packing yet. I have picked up a couple of things for the trip here and there. The girls have there summer clothes but are just starting to wear them now. I will proably start more with that once we are a month out.

I do have a list of extra things I want to do this trip.
MNSHHP
Pl for the Girls
Hairwraps for the girls
T-rex and build a dino
Tukser house breakfest
Also I have always wanted the girls to do one of the pictures they do in the lobby at pop. So this year that is on my list to. I plan to get MNSSHP tickets and some GC for T-rex so those will pretty much be covered and won't take from our spending cash.

 

[KELLY]

LHarper - these are my lists...

Packing list / one per person for clothes
Packing/Toiletries
Packing/ Car entertainment (toys/movies etc)
Packing /Food for ride down/while we are on-site
Packing/ The backpack we bring into the park

Car maintenance check sheet

Easy condo meals to make at Windsor Hills for dinner
Easy snacks to make at WH
Grocery shopping list for when we go off site

For each park I have a list of each kids favorite/must do ride. They each got to pick one ride/show per park.

Check lists of things I need to get done ahead of time and when they can be/should be done

A list with all my important confirmation numbers.

My budget list

My list of days/schedules.

Countdown party list.

Yes, yes I am crazy.

I suggested Windsor Hills or Bonnet Creek to a friend of mine. She has a larger family and needs to keep cost down. I thought both of these places look really nice. Have you ever stayed at WH?

 

[Princess.Rachel]

Yay! I'm in POR September 14-23rd
Disneymoon/1st Anniversary + Family Vacation

 

[MamaJessie]

I suggested Windsor Hills or Bonnet Creek to a friend of mine. She has a larger family and needs to keep cost down. I thought both of these places look really nice. Have you ever stayed at WH?

No, this is our first time off site. The price is so darn good, I couldn't not try it. We took the "tour" online and we are looking forward to it. I hope I like it as much as I think I will, it will make more frequent vacations possible. My goal is to alternate on-site and off-site.

There are a lot of reviews here of the off-site places that really helped. I know someone in this thread stayed at WH before, but now i can't remember who.

 

[DisneyMom0709]

hi im leaving with my husband and two kids on september 16 ive been going to disney from an infant. i went for the first time last year as a family we stayed at coronado springs in july, i was going to go back in the summer but it was just so hot and crowded for my two toddlers. we are now going to be staying at all star movies but thinking about upgrading to port orleans anyone can give me some reviews on all star movies is it good place clean? thanks! im so excited

 

[DisneyMom0709]

hi ive stayed at coronado springs last year it was pretty nice, how was all star movies im staying there in september and it will be for the first time

 

[L-Harper]

Yay! I'm in POR September 14-23rd
Disneymoon/1st Anniversary + Family Vacation

I have you added to the first post!

hi im leaving with my husband and two kids on september 16 ive been going to disney from an infant. i went for the first time last year as a family we stayed at coronado springs in july, i was going to go back in the summer but it was just so hot and crowded for my two toddlers. we are now going to be staying at all star movies but thinking about upgrading to port orleans anyone can give me some reviews on all star movies is it good place clean? thanks! im so excited

I would like to add you to the first post. What are your travel dates?

 

[dizziedupbaby0127]

hi im leaving with my husband and two kids on september 16 ive been going to disney from an infant. i went for the first time last year as a family we stayed at coronado springs in july, i was going to go back in the summer but it was just so hot and crowded for my two toddlers. we are now going to be staying at all star movies but thinking about upgrading to port orleans anyone can give me some reviews on all star movies is it good place clean? thanks! im so excited

Dh and I stayed at all-star movies in Sept 09 we LOVED it! I agree it looked a bit worn, not dirty by any means. We were in the mighty ducks so we spent most of our time in that pool. The food is pretty standard I think most values have the same food, we walked to music. A lot to eat because it was actually closerand the same with the buses we used music busses. We have stayed at the poly on our honeymoon and there's a reason why we continue to stay at the vaules! Dh wants to try sports next trip, I'm all for it! You do syare buses so they tend to be.more crowded but not always I don't remember waiting more than 20 minutes for a bus. Great mousekeeping too!