Shopaholics first solo Disney trip! A May 2012 PTR! 9/18 Dorm Room Pics!

I dunno why it won't work! Grrr....I think you do have to have a facebook to see it, but just make one and friend me! you can search two ways:
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I didnt find that one but I did find another page of yours that has 849 friends on it. I sent a friend request to that one. Looking forward to seeing some of these cloth pads your talking about.:cutie:
 
I didnt find that one but I did find another page of yours that has 849 friends on it. I sent a friend request to that one. Looking forward to seeing some of these cloth pads your talking about.:cutie:

That's probably one of my old ones lol! Do you have a facebook? I will friend request you!
 
I'm back!!!!!

So I'm back! I'm sorry it's been so long, there's just been so much going on here. I don't really wanna talk about details but I owe my friend money that I don't have, everyones pressuring me into finding a job but I want to focus on college, and I'm also trying to figure out the whole college transfer thing. Gr! I am so beyond stressed and conflicted right now, but it will pass soon, I hope. Anyways! Back to planning! I'm hoping that I will be able to find a part-time job somewhere in the near future so I can hopefully afford a trip next May. Just recently I started a Disney jar, and any loose change or dollar bills, or any money really, goes into that jar, and I'm hoping that I will be able to save up enough in the next year to pay for my trip! As for life in Missouri, it's going pretty good! Today it's 53 and sunny! I just wish that it would melt all of this stupid snow away! I'm ready for spring! It's supposed to snow a ton here on monday night into tuesday morning, which means that I probably won't have class. Alrighty, I'll be back with an actual update in a little bit!
 

Sorry to hear about everything that is going on!

The weather here has been crazy, too. It has been cold, cold, cold here this week, but today is supposed to be 64 and sunny! I just wish it would stay like this from here on out!
 
Sorry to hear about everything that is going on!

The weather here has been crazy, too. It has been cold, cold, cold here this week, but today is supposed to be 64 and sunny! I just wish it would stay like this from here on out!

Thanks Jackie, that means a lot! I know exactly what you mean about weather! It was 54 and sunny here yesterday, today's going to be in the mid 40's and sunny but then monday and tuesday we're supposed to get our biggest snow storm yet :( I wish I was somewhere warm right now! I'm so sick of snow and cold!
 
Shopping and Other Misc. Things

Good morning everyone! Yesterday I sat down and started figuring out my tentative itinerary! I don't have it completely done yet, but here's what I have so far!

Day 1: Thursday, May 5, Arrival Day
-Lunch at MK, possibly Cinderella's royal table
-Main Street Electrical Parade at 9 pm

Day 2: Friday, May 6, Hollywood Studios
-Lunch at Mama Melrose's
-Dinner at Sci-Fi
-Fantasmic

Day 3: Saturday, May 7, Resort Hopping
-Breakfast at Kona Cafe
-Lunch somewhere
-Dinner somewhere


Next up is my restaurant list! I've refined it a little bit, so I think it's doable with being there for 10 days!

Resort Restaurants:
-Narcoossee's
-Beaches and Cream-for the ice cream :)
-Flying Fish Cafe
-Shutters
-California Grill
-Kona Cafe
-Spirit of Aloha
-Ohana

Character Meals:
-Tusker House
-Akershus
-Garden Grill
-1900 Park Fare
-Crystal Palace
-CRT

Magic Kingdom:
-Tony's Town Square
-Aloha Isle (dole whip, duh!)
-Columbia Harbour House
-Pinocchio Village Haus
-Sleepy Hollow (Funnel Cakes!)

Epcot:
-Coral Reef
-Le Cellier
-Tokyo Dining
-Sunshine Seasons
-Boulangerie Patisserie

That's all I have for now! But, I will leave you with some amazingly yummy looking food to savor for now :)(all of these pictures are not my property, I give full credit to whoever took them)

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Stuff to Buy at Disney World

1.) Mickey Ears--this is a tradition for me, I buy a new pair on every trip. I'm thinking of maybe doing the make your own ears this time, since I've never done that. Here's the ears I already have:
My first ever pair of ears, these are from my first trip when I was 4
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This is my newest one, which I got in April!
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Here's some of the new ones I'm thinking of getting if I don't do the make your own:
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2.) Bag, I buy a new tote bag one every trip also! Here's the ones I already have:
I'll continue this post in a little while! I can't find pictures of any of the bags I have, so I have to go take pics of them!
 
Shopping Part 2

Here are the long-awaited pictures (jk!) of my purses!
This purse, which isn't actually a purse, it's a reusable bag, I got on my 2007 trip with my high school band. There's a hole in the bottom, which I need to sew!
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This is the madras plaid bag I got last April, and I also have the matching shirt and hoodie! I've been scouring the web to find anything else in this print! I wanted the shorts, but they sold out before I could buy them :(
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Next is my newest purchase, a valentines reusable bag! I bought this off ebay for $2.50
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This is a new bow I just bought for my hair, I :lovestruc it!
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This is the bag I got in 2008 when I stayed at Saratoga Springs. I have also been trying to find the matching wallet to this purse, with no avail :(
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This reusable bag is HUGE! I bought it for $2 around Christmas this past year, and I love it! I'll probably use it to store my laundry in my dorm at some point!
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This reusable bag I got back in 2005 or 2006 when I went to Chicago with my band in high school. I bought it at the Disney store!
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Lastly is this bag which I bought at target back in 2008, right before I went to Disney. I kept the dme tag on it :)
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I also wanted to insert the real life photos of my ear hats! This first one I got in 2008.
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My newest ear hat, my graduation one, I got this in April. The tassel was behind the ear!
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This ear hat, gorgeously modeled by Angel, stitch's partner? sister? I also got on my 2008 trip.
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That's all for now! I just wanted to update with some photos! I'll be back tomorrow with another update!
 
Love all the Mouse ears and tote bags! So cute! The kids both have a couple of pairs of their own (the pirate ones, pumpkin ones, and ones they designed themselves). I have a thing for tote bags! There are always so many good designs to choose from!
 
Love all the Mouse ears and tote bags! So cute! The kids both have a couple of pairs of their own (the pirate ones, pumpkin ones, and ones they designed themselves). I have a thing for tote bags! There are always so many good designs to choose from!

Thanks Jackie! I also love the selection! When I was there in April they had a really cute shirt that I wish I would have bought! It was silky feeling but it said Magic Kingdom on the front with the characters and a bunch of the rides, and now I can't find it anywhere :(
 
Snow Day!

So I figured I should show you guys the torrential and horrible snow storm/blizzard we've had (and are still having) here in Missouri. It's only snowed about 8-10 inches, which is still a lot, but the drifts are up to 4 ft. It's insane. The mail didn't even come today :scared1: and I was looking forward to getting my private practice disks from netflix to watch tonight :guilty: I went outside to get the mail, and the snow is up to my thighs :( Granted, I am only 4' 7". Anyways, me and my family all stayed home today, and we've just been taking it easy! So! Here's some photos I took around our house of the crazy snow!
This is the corner of our back porch.....and that's just from the wind!
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The rest of our porch
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Another Porch View
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Right in front
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I thought this was a neat shot!
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The snow has, since 10 minutes ago, completely covered all of those bushes plus an extra inch!
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Looking out our front door! Craziness!

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Our Backyard, we live on a golf course
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And finally we have the nice cozy fire that we have going!
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My College has shut down again tomorrow, and I'm going to do another update now! Thanks for reading!
 
Looks like you got some snow yesterday! :laughing:

I know right! I am so ready to move to Florida for college! I was born in North Carolina, and I've always been a southern-weather type gal, and my family jokes that my mom should of had me at Disney World and let Mickey and Minnie raise me:rotfl::rotfl: Thanks for reading!
 
Joining in!

All that snow looks familiar! :rotfl:

I'm envious of your fire! I wish we had a fireplace right now!

I love all your Disney bags. I have that black reusable bag also. Which reminds me...I have no idea where that is right now.

I hope you're staying inside and staying warm!
 
Joining in!

All that snow looks familiar! :rotfl:

I'm envious of your fire! I wish we had a fireplace right now!

I love all your Disney bags. I have that black reusable bag also. Which reminds me...I have no idea where that is right now.

I hope you're staying inside and staying warm!

Yay! Another subscriber! I hate snow! I love my fireplace! We have three in the house, two upstairs and one downstairs. The other two just have a switch to turn them on, So Nice! Lol! I love my Disney bags! I just recently got a container to store all of my bags, which helps! I'm stuck inside :laughing: but I am definitely staying warm! Thanks for reading!
 
Character List

I've decided to do a list of characters I want to try and get autographs and photos from! In the past I've never been able to stand in very many lines to see the characters, and i've always wanted too. Just this past April I only stood in a short line to see The Fairy Godmother. That's another reason why I am so excited about going on a solo trip, I can do everything I want!

Magic Kingdom

Main Street USA:
-Daisy Duck
-Pluto
-Snow White
-Bert
-Clarabelle Cow
-Dopey
-Gepetto
-Horace Horsecollar


Adventureland:
-Ariel
-Aladdin and Jasmine
-Goofy
-Rafiki
-Timon
(Pirates of the Caribbean)
-Captain Jack
-Captain Hook
-Smee
-Wendy
-Peter Pan

Frontierland:
-Woody and Jessy
-Donald Duck
(Splash Mountain)
-Brer Bear
-Brer Fox
-Brer Rabbit
(Diamond Horseshoe)
-Jessie
-Bullseye
-Woody


Liberty Square:
-Tiana And Naveen
-Governor Radcliffe
-Meeko
-Pocahontas

Pinocchio Village Haus:
-Gepetto
-Gideon
-J. Worthington Foulfellow
-Pinocchio

Mad Tea Party:
-Alice
-Mad Hatter
-Queen Of Hearts (rare)
-Tweedle Dee & Tweedle Dum (rare)
-White Rabbit (rare)


Fantasyland:
-Peter Pan
-Pinocchio
-Tigger and Pooh
-Mary Poppins
-Fairy Godmother
-Alice and White Rabbit
-Lady Termaine, Anastasia, and Drizella
-Rapunzel and Flynn Ryder

Toon Town (wherever they're re-located to):
-Fab 5
-Fairies
-Princesses

Tomorrowland:
-Chip and Dale
-Buzz Lightyear
-Stitch

Hollywood Studios

Big Hat:
-Stitch
-Chip and Dale

Animation Building:
-Lotso
-Sorcerer Mickey
-Mr and Mrs Incredible
-Frozone
-Other suprise characters!

Animation Courtyard:
-Leo
-Quincy
-Annie
-June
-Handy Manny

Pixar Place at Toy Story Mania:
-Buzz Lightyear
-Woody
-Green Army Men

Monstropolis:
-Sully and Mike

Luigi's Garage:
-Lightning McQueen
-Tow Mater

Animal Kingdom

Discovery Island:
-Lilo and Stitch
-Tigger
-Pooh
-Eeyore

Rafiki's Planet Watch:
-Jiminy Cricket
-Pochahontas
-Rafiki

Africa:
-Baloo
-King Louie
-Flick

Camp Minnie Mickey:
-Mickey
-Minnie
-Donald
-Goofy
-Thumper
-Miss Bunny
-Chip and Dale
-Other random characters


Epcot

World Showcase:
-Duffy The Bear (near mexico) (SO EXCITED!!!!!)
-Donald Duck (Mexico)
-Snow White (Germany)
-Mulan (China)
-Mushu (China)
-Shang (China-Rare)
-Aladdin and Jasmine and Genie (Morocco)
-Marie (France)
-Aurora (France)
-Belle and Beast (France)
-Alice (UK)
-Mary Poppins (UK)

The American Adventure:
-Baloo (rare)
-Big Al (occasional)
-Friar Tuck (occasional)
-Jane (rare)
-John Smith (rare)
-Penguins (occasional)
-Max (rare)
-Meg (rare)
-Suzy & Perla (occasional)

Future World:
(These are all at Epcot's Character Spot)
-Mickey
-Minnie
-Donald
-Goofy
-Pluto
-Chip and Dale (outside innoventions west)

That's all for now! I'm going to watch The Pacific!
 
Disney Shopping and College Dorm Shopping

Good morning everyone! I have some new found loves, shopping related, of course, and I want to share them with you! First off is the Disney Resort Collection Bedding sets. Does anyone know where you can still buy them? I've googled them, amazon-ed them, and ebay-ed them, and still can't find them :( I just found the Queen Size comforter set....but I don't think it comes with the sheets or pillows :( :( It comes with the comforter, pillow shams, and bed skirt, which isn't bad....but it's $100 plus $18 shipping....GRRR!!!!! I really love the Fiji Set, and I am going to keep searching until I find it! This is the Fiji set, which I am in love with, which is based off of the Polynesian Resort!
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And this is the Harborside collection, based from the Yacht Club!
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Next is a new website! It's called Mouse Surplus, and I recently found out an awesome little secret :) Mouse Surplus is actually a building behind the Disney World resort where cast members and their friends can go and buy heavily discounted merchandise and leftover stock from the parks! For example, they will have cast member costumes, resort bedding, etc. They also have an online store! Here's the website: http://mousesurplus.myshopify.com/ They have a monorail door right now for sale! And now onto dorm shopping! I am most likely going to the University of Central Florida. I just have to wait and see how much financial aid I get, and that will help me make my decision! Either way, even if I don't end up going to UCF, I will still go to a university. So I'm going to have to go dorm shopping! I've started making a list of everything I will need for my dorm! Here it is!

Kitchen
-Pots and Pans
-Utensils
-Microwave
-Coffee Maker
-Cups
-Coffee Mugs
-Ice Cube Trays
-Kitchen Utensils (spatulas, mixing spoons)
-Tea Kettle
-Water Bottle
-Apron
-Can Opener
-Food Containers
-Ziploc Bags
-Trash Can
-Trash Bags
-Plastic Wrap
-Aluminum Foil
-Plates
-Bowl
-Chip Clips
-Cereal Container
-Mixing Bowls
-Cookie Trays
-Pot Holders
-Dish Soap
-Hand Soap
-Jet Dry
-Sponges
-Hand Towels
-Washcloths
-Crock Pot
-Steak Knives
-Bottle Opener
-Paper Towels
-Ziploc Bags
-Tongs
-Plastic Cups
-Napkins
-Plastic Plates
-Brita Water Filter Jug
-Straws
-Coffee Grinder
-Hand Mixer

Bedroom
-Bedding Set
-Pillows
-Blankets
-Body Pillow Cover
-Mattress Pad
-Bedside Caddy
-Bedside Lamp
-Alarm ****/Iphone Speaker Dock
-Small Trash Can
-Storage Containers
-Hangers
-Fan
-Desk Lamp
-Desk Chair
-Desk Chair Pad
-Extra Light Bulbs
-Night Light
-Flashlight
-Closet Organizer
-Small Tool Kit
-Air Freshener
-Dust Wipes
-Clorox Wipes
-Lysol
-Photos of family and friends
-Posters
-Decorations
-Lounge Chair
-Toss Pillows
-Backrest
-Curtains
-(If we have a futon) Futon Cover
-Desk (Might be provided)

Electronics
-Laptop
-Battery
-Power Cord
-Laptop Case
-Mouse
-Mouse Pad
-Blank CD's
-USB Drive
-CD cases
-start up cd's for laptop and game cd's
-ethernet cord
-Head Phones
-Printer
-Ink
-Paper
-Webcam
-Surge Protectors
-Extension Cord
-3-2 prong adapters (not sure about this one)
-Cell Phone
-Cell Phone Charger & Accessories
-Camera, Camera charger, memory cards, accessories
-Calculator
-DVD's
-Land Line Phone w/Answering Machine


Laundry
-Laundry bag/basket (a bigger basket and a smaller one for carrying to laundry room)
-Laundry Detergent (Buy economy size from sams club or costco, then buy a small bottle and refill from bigger bottle)
-Downy
-Dryer Sheets
-Shout
-Shout Pen
-Sewing Kit
-Lint Brush
-Rolls of Quarters (not sure if I need this yet)

Bathroom
-Towels (bath towels, hand towels, and washcloths)
-Shower Caddy (not sure if I need this, I will probably have my own bathroom).
-Shampoo and Conditioner
-Body Wash
-Body Sponge/brush
-Toothbrush and Toothpaste
-Mouth Wash
-Cup for Bathroom
-Dental Floss
-Comb and Brush
-Hair products
-Razors and Shaving Cream
-Deodorant
-Face Wash
-Lotion
-Moisturizer
-Perfume
-Tweezers
-Portable Mirror
-Nail Clippers
-Q Tips
-Cotton Balls
-First Aid Kit
-Bathtub scrubber
-female products
-nail polish
-nail polish remover
-hair dryer
-hair straightener
-curling iron
-makeup
-Kleenex
-Pepto Bismol
-Excedrin
-Cough Drops
-Delsym
-Tub Mat
-Bath Rug
-Toothbrush holder
-Shower Curtain
-Hair Ties
-Barettes
-Bobby Pins
-Shower Radio
-Toilet Brush

School Supplies
-Assignment Book
-Pencils
-Pens
-Sharpies
-Highlighters
-Notebooks
-Binders
-Folders
-Index Cards
-Stapler
-Staples
-3 Hole Punch
-Post-It's
-Paper Clips
-Rubber Bands
-Scissors
-Dictionary
-Thesaurus
-Stamps
-Envelopes
-Backpack
-Calendar
-Dividers for binder
-Report Covers
-Clear folder pages
-markers
-crayons
-coloring books
-Tape
-Glue
-Staple Remover
-White Out

Cleaning Supplies
-Dish Soap
-Hand Soap
-Dishwashing Soap
-Jet Dry
-Windex
-Pledge
-Lysol
-Toilet Bowl Cleaner
-Bathroom Cleaner
-Broom
-Dust Pan
-Mop
-Swiffer
-Brillo Pads
-Carpet Cleaner
-Carpet Stain Remover
-Microfiber Cloths
-Cleaning Cloths
-Vacuum Cleaner (portable and lightweight)
-Oven Cleaner
-Baking Soda for fridge and Freezer
-Rubber Gloves
-Microfiber Duster (swiffer Duster)
-Febreeze
-Hand Sanitizer
-Carrying Bucket with Handle for all supplies
-Vinegar (great for cleaning!)

Clothing
-Pants
-Jeans
-Skirts
-Shirts
-Sweaters
-Underwear
-Bras
-Socks
-Pajamas
-Robe
-Sneakers
-Flip Flops
-Slippers
-Other misc. shoes
-light jacket
-heavy jacket
-winter coat
-scarf
-gloves
-hat
-earmuffs
-boots
-Dress
-Bathing Suit

Big Stuff
-TV
-DVD player
-Video Game System (Wii)
-Area Rug
-Futon/Couch
-Desk
-Dresser

Food
-Milk
-Coffee
-Coffee Creamer
-Bread
-Peanut Butter
-Grape Jelly
-Cereal
-Ramen Noodles
-Mac and Cheese
-Granola Bars
-Pasta
-Potatoes
-Garlic
-Butter
-Soda
-Ice Cream
-Chicken
-Beef
-Fish (shrimp and salmon)
-Uncle Ben's 90 second rice
-Bananas
-Cottage Cheese
-Chips
-Pretzels
-Kraft Singles for Grilled Cheese
-Tomato Soup
-Baked Beans
-Canned Corn
-Onions
-Popcorn
-Tea
-Sugar
-Flour
-Seasoning
-Salt
-Pepper
-Olive Oil
-Ketchup
-Mayo
-Gum
-BBQ sauce
-Chip Dip
-Juice
-Fish Sticks
-Tater Tots
-Popsicles
-Honey
-Pasta Sauce
-Salsa
-Soy Sauce
-Instant Potatoes
-Lemon/Lime Juice
-Vegetable Oil
-Applesauce
-Chicken/Beef Stock
-Cinnamon
-Mint
-Vanilla Extract
-Heavy Cream
-Sour Cream
-Whipped Cream
-Hot Dogs
-Cake/Cookies
-Baking Powder
-Baking Soda
-Cake Mix
-Brownie Mix
-Eggs
-Candy
-Crackers
-Dried Fruit
-Nuts/Pistachios/Cashews


Misc.
-Luggage/duffel bag (to take on short trips or weekends back home)
-House Key
-Stuffed Animals
-Ear Plugs
-Sleeping Mask
-Sound Machine
-Scale
-Beach Towel, Goggles, Swimming stuff, Sunblock, tanning lotion
-Bug Spray
-Birth Control
-Board Games
-Deck of Cards
-Car and keys (DUH!)
-Laptop Desk for bed
-Books!
-Bookmark
-Magazines
-Extra Batteries
-Step Stool
-Drawer Organizers (for kitchen utensils)
-Dry Erase Board
-Address Book
-Vitamins!
-Hydrogen Peroxide and Rubbing Alcohol
-Cook Book

Important Papers
-Textbooks for classes
-Course Catalog
-Maps of the campus, city, etc.
-checks and bank stuff
-social security card
-health insurance card and info
-car insurance, aaa, registration
-passport
-financial aid forms

I think that's all! I'm headed upstairs to get ready, i'll do another update later!
 
Bedding
Hi ya'll!! I need help deciding on bedding for my dorm! Tell me which one you like the most! They go from top=favorite to bottom=least favorite! Thanks!
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I'm here...thanks for posting on my TR and inviting us over!! Jasmine made it safe and sound, they landed an hour ago in Orlando and I told her to text me when they get to their room!!

I have to say I laughed when I saw your "barbie" tree.....I have all those ornaments! I started collecting them in 1991 and have bought one every year since....Jasmine's boyfriend was quick to point out we have a very "girly" Christmas tree....Barbie and Disney:rotfl:

Loving your report!!
 














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