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

[Marblies]

Is this doable for the first day or am I crazy?

Maybe just a little bit . Hey, you asked I would have to agree with the pp's. Pop is a great resort, there are alot of cool oversized statues, decent kids pool, gift shop and the food court is really quite good. It is easy to underestimate the toll that travel and heat takes on you (not to mention the amount of time involved ) and if you are touching down at 9:30am - you arrived at the airport pretty early. I vote lunch and nap - your afternoon/evening will be full of activity. SOOOOO fun! I dare you not to cry when you see the castle!

 

[Strawberry's mom&dad]

We got Mickey Mail today. It is our ME tags
So excited

 

[sparks19]

I used a Cricut to cut the Mickey heads. for the covers and back covers I just glued 4 sheets of black cardstock together to make it thicker. I'm not good at cutting chipboard or thin cardboard. The pages are non-textured white cardstock. I hole punched all of the ears and put a metal ring through and tied ribbon to them. Is this what you mean?

Oh great Thank you Yep that's just the info I was looking for

They are really cute. you did a great job

 

[Tikitoi]

We've gotten our Halloween Tickets, Luggage Tags with the coupon book and my Disney Reward Card...!33 more days!

OK, so we just got our DME today! So should I be expecting anything else...I'm too excited to remember.

Or do I just show up at the airport in 32 days!

 

[sparks19]

ShhhQ that is an amazing drawing. I can't wait to see one each day (hint hint LOL)

man you guys are all making me tear up with your adorable pictures and sentimental MK talk. AHHHHHH how am I going to make it 33 more days lol my heart feels like it wants to burst. I'M HOME SICK!!!!!

Hope everyone is ok! We have Irene expected to make landfall here in NC in a few days, and we just had earthquake tremors today! Really??

I was in the car at the time, so I didn't notice any shaking, but my mom at work and others in the area (like DH's work) felt it!

yeah we are supposed to get some nasty weather here in PA when Irene hits. blah

Today we also got the earthquake but DD and I didn't feel it because when it happened we were on a wagon ride through a cow pasture LOL so we were rocking and shaking more than the earth was lol. My mom is in Ontario and she said they felt it too.


It's not a great picture but here is our little countdown calendar

Here is our favorite magical moment

it started out not so magical... we went in to see Mickey and Minnie and DD didn't want ANYTHING to do with Mickey... hence him hiding behind me lol (also if you are using this pic to spot us in the parks... I'm 70 lbs lighter. WOOT)

She shunned mickey until she learned our time was up and we were about to walk out the door. this was her last chance to see him... my MIL had my camera and she had already gone out the door so there we were... CAMERALESS but thank God for those photopass guys and their quick thinking.... he snapped this

 

[Marblies]

WooHoo on loosing 70lbs! That is awesome, you are sure to feel the difference in the parks!

 

[sparks19]

WooHoo on loosing 70lbs! That is awesome, you are sure to feel the difference in the parks!

Thank you

 

[haven_alise1997]

You guys need to stop with these adorable picture that are making me cry!

Is this doable for the first day or am I crazy?

9:30a- land at MCO
Check in at Pop
Go to DTD for lunch at Wolfgang Puck Express
Go back to Pop for a nap
Go to MK to see the castle and get Mickey ears
dinner at Chef Mickey's at 6:35p
back to MK for Wishes

Sounds like my first day. lol.

904am - land at MCO
Check in at POR
Explore Resort a little
1pm lunch at Tonys at MK
After lunch maybe do a mountain depending on waits
Go to Boardwalk, explore I have been 2x and never manage to make it there
Go to DTD for Dinner
8:30pm Fantasmic
Back to POR to River Roost to see Yeehaw Bob...........
.......may not do Fantasmic as we can do another night...but pretty ambitious.

So, I think yours looks pretty reasonable.

 

[Tikitoi]

I love that everyone is posting what they're going to do first, and now in each park, even better!


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Arrival Day; DTD. Movie w/lunch at the AMC Theater. Now that it is a "Dine-In" Theater. Just want to experience it. Then after hanging out at DTD, looking forward to a nice meal at BOMA.

MK Day; Lunch at Olivia's then back to AKL for swimming and rest. We have a late night at MK with the EMH hours and a late dinner at Ohana. Love doing Haunted Mansion at night.

AK/MNSSHP; yep going to do both. As long as we get to ride Killimanjaro, Kali River Rapids and attempt Everest, we will be happy. And Jammin Jungle Parade. Hopefully not too tired.

DHS/BW; Great Movie Ride, Toy Story Mania (gotta get my fp early) and I love watching the street shows. Same at BW area.

EPCOT; May just do WS since we are going here 2x. Second time for F&W Festival.

Love going this time of year!

 

[haven_alise1997]

1.) Such great teary pics from everyone!
2.) Shhqqq: awesome, u r officially required to post more. lol.
3.) Hope everyone in the Earthquake region is safe and sound.
4.) For all those preparing for Irene you are in our prayers that this dies down!

k. caught up now. lol.

 

[MamaJessie]

ShhhQ - Great picture!

Sparks 70 pounds? You're amazing!

You guys need to stop with these adorable picture that are making me cry!

Is this doable for the first day or am I crazy?

9:30a- land at MCO
Check in at Pop
Go to DTD for lunch at Wolfgang Puck Express
Go back to Pop for a nap
Go to MK to see the castle and get Mickey ears
dinner at Chef Mickey's at 6:35p
back to MK for Wishes

I know going to MK your first day is very important to you so I would skip DTD. Going from resort to park/ park to park is a lengthier process than you might be picturing. I'd check in, hang out at pop, lunch, nap then go see MK

to everyone to be careful about sending one person for a fastpass and then have them meet up in line with you. Some people consider it cutting and I have read some not so nice comments made on these boards in reference to it. I would hate for your magical vacation be marred by others who have decided to take a stance against line cutting! EEK!

I wouldn't worry about it. I have never used a fast pass (shocking I know) but may use them this time and I would never consider it cutting. If you had to avoid all the things that set some DISers off you may as well stay home, in a small dark room and twiddle your thumbs - quietly

Sounds like my first day. lol.

904am - land at MCO
Check in at POR
Explore Resort a little
1pm lunch at Tonys at MK
After lunch maybe do a mountain depending on waits
Go to Boardwalk, explore I have been 2x and never manage to make it there
Go to DTD for Dinner
8:30pm Fantasmic
Back to POR to River Roost to see Yeehaw Bob...........
.......may not do Fantasmic as we can do another night...but pretty ambitious.

 

[Smile4Me]

LHarper-I'm guilty too! All I do at work is stalk the DisBoards! I do not want to work I just want to Dis!!!
I am absolutely loving these special Disney moments you all are sharing! Keep them coming!

MamaJessie you made my night! I totally agree! I can only imagine the DisNazis watching me on my trip jumping down my throat if I go against their touring style! Lol!

 

[JewelsG]

it started out not so magical... we went in to see Mickey and Minnie and DD didn't want ANYTHING to do with Mickey... hence him hiding behind me lol (also if you are using this pic to spot us in the parks... I'm 70 lbs lighter. WOOT)

way to go on the weight loss - its a hard battle - DH & I have been working hard on that too... I am down 45lbs since April and he is down almost 30 since June... such a great feeling and know it will make a difference in the parks and all the walking....

 

[haven_alise1997]

lol. What........think I am goin a lil overboard.
I know, I know, but we actually managed to do about this when
we were there in the height of Spring Break madness....so I'm
thinking with Sept crowds it still should be doable. But I'm a realist
and know if we are tired we need to stop for the night.

We are all sooooooooooooooo close to September!!!!

 

[L-Harper]

Oh great Thank you Yep that's just the info I was looking for

They are really cute. you did a great job

Thank you!

WooHoo on loosing 70lbs! That is awesome, you are sure to feel the difference in the parks!

Yes, congrats!

 

[ShhhQ]

Smile4Me- Haha... I must just be posting too much today. You made some very good points. DH and I decided to not go to DTD since we'll be tired and we can just buy our Mickey ears in MK. I thought we'd have to buy them in DTD. We're just going to take it easy and have lunch at Everything Pop and then nap.

Just in case you didn't know..... Everything Pop has a wonderful gift shop and you can get Mickey Ears there if you would like to have them before going to MK... We did this in 2008 and they had a great selection.

 

[L-Harper]

Sounds like my first day. lol.

904am - land at MCO
Check in at POR
Explore Resort a little
1pm lunch at Tonys at MK
After lunch maybe do a mountain depending on waits
Go to Boardwalk, explore I have been 2x and never manage to make it there
Go to DTD for Dinner
8:30pm Fantasmic
Back to POR to River Roost to see Yeehaw Bob...........
.......may not do Fantasmic as we can do another night...but pretty ambitious.

So, I think yours looks pretty reasonable.

I have nothing to worry about then. We've decided that we're just going to skip DTD on our arrival day since we're going there on Day 4. We will just be skipping WPE all together this time.

 

[L-Harper]

Just in case you didn't know..... Everything Pop has a wonderful gift shop and you can get Mickey Ears there if you would like to have them before going to MK... We did this in 2008 and they had a great selection.

Really?! Can I get their names on the backs too? That would be awesome, but then again.... maybe not as magical. haha Am I over thinking this too much?!

 

[ShhhQ]

Really?! Can I get their names on the backs too? That would be awesome, but then again.... maybe not as magical. haha Am I over thinking this too much?!

There are only 2 places that I am aware of that personalize hats, at Mk and DTD... don't know if they will do it on hats purchased at other shops or not...

 

[Mom2Cody06]

Really?! Can I get their names on the backs too? That would be awesome, but then again.... maybe not as magical. haha Am I over thinking this too much?!

Cod-Man already has ears with his name so I might let him pick out a "different" ears hat and Kyle has to get his first ears with his name on them....So we will get them at MK when we are there.

Well we had the earthquake today, I didn't feel it but DH did....and now we are forecast for Hurricane Irene from what I understand on Sunday....Let's get all this crazy weather out of the way NOW!!!! NO more in September!

Went and got my nails done today, The next time I go I will be leaving for Disney ...Woo Hoo!! .... Does anyone get any special manicure or colors on their nails just to visit WDW? would love to see pictures. I think I know what I am getting up would love to see ideas from others