So, This is What Makes Life Divine...MY FIRST PTR (May/June 2011) *5/27 LAST POST*

[Corrine 1973]

Just wanted to show up and do a little dance for the fact that two months from today we will be at the World.

We will actually both be getting ready to see the fireworks at MK right about now.

 

[britt_ji]

I really like your to do list. Most of your picks are on the left side of the park and they say that it is a really good tip to go to the left when you arrive. In studies they have found that most people will usually go to the right so you will probably miss a lot of the crowds. I say when you first get there run and get FP's for Splash or Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

You and your bro are such cuties in your pic. Really enjoy seeing them!

Thanks for the tip. I hadn't even thought about that. I'll be sure to get FastPasses, as well.

Just catching up on the last bit of your PTR and I just have to say WOW, your brother is really creative and talented! I dabble in photo shop and love creating invitations and such myself, and I'm just sitting here trying to picture doing it without the use of my hands. The fact that he does it with his mouth is mind blowing to me.

I know! Working with Photoshop myself, I'm amazed at what he's capable of doing

You are so lucky! Your childhood pictures are cute! My clothing from my 80's
trips are EMBARRASSING! Sad thing is I was old enough to give an opinion.

I got off easy...my brothers are probably more embarrassed by these pictures.
Then again, I'm the one that gets to pick and choose what I post

Good luck with getting your room request - hope you get what you want

Am looking forward to reading all about your Niece's BBB experience! Your first day plans sound great - hope you manage to stay for EMH after such a long day and get through your list

Btw love all the old photos - it's sure nice to be able to share your memories of Disney so far

I'm hoping our request will be met, but I'm sure we'll be fine either way.
It would just be nice to all be close and not spread out over the resort.

Just wanted to show up and do a little dance for the fact that two months from today we will be at the World.

We will actually both be getting ready to see the fireworks at MK right about now.

How Exciting!
Now, we're in the 50s!

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[Corrine 1973]

Here is to the 50's

 

[creativeamanda]

The MK plans are awesome! I would love to see the BBB pictures. I hope you share them.

 

[britt_ji]

I will post another planning update later tonight (hopefully)...
I've been busy with assignments and tests and being sick last week

I just placed another Disney Store order...
Even though I wanted to stop with the purchases.
I just couldn't help myself haha
Actually, the Disney Store website has a lot of bags on clerance right now...
So, I bought two big duffel bags and a few more items
I'll be sure to post pictures when I get everything in.

Hope you are all doing well.
I'll be getting back to my trip planning duties soon

Well, after American Idol...
Anybody else watching this season?

The MK plans are awesome! I would love to see the BBB pictures. I hope you share them.

I definitely will! I doubt the whole group will go to watch the transformation. So, we will be taking lots of pictures to share with everyone else. And I've decided to pre-order the Photopass CD, as well. So, no shortage of pictures to share

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[mtgirl29]

Yes, I have been wondering where you have been. So sorry to hear you have been and cannot wait to read your new update. I, also, am really looking foward to seeing your purchases! Everytime you buy things from The Disney Store, you make me have to buy something, too! Your stuff is just so cute!!!

 

[Tink-erin-belle]

Hi, Brittany! I just finished reading your PTR and I love your plans so far. You have a beautiful family and your niece is a cute pie! Also, congrats on getting accepted to the graduate program! You're going to have a great trip with so much to celebrate. I really like your idea about the carriage ride. That's a nice birthday treat. Your niece is going to love BBB. I can't wait to take my daughter there. Oh, I'd also like to say that I NEVER get bored with pictures of Disney loot I especially like the Tink stuff because she is my favorite character! I actually got a lot of the same things you did from Target for my daughter's upcoming birthday: the Color Wonder, the dry erase board etc. Looking at your post was like looking in my shopping bag! I also have those Minnie ears, but with a red bow, and I'll be wearing them with my Minnie costume at MNSSHP this year. Finally, your middle brother's invites are outstanding! Wow! My son has taught me a little about graphic design, and I've been working on t-shirt designs, so I know how difficult this stuff can be. Your brother does fantastic work! Well, I've taken over your PTR for long enough I can't wait to see more of your plans! Oops, almost forgot, the Blast from Disney Past photos are awesome

 

[Corrine 1973]

I will post another planning update later tonight (hopefully)...
I've been busy with assignments and tests and being sick last week

I just placed another Disney Store order...
Even though I wanted to stop with the purchases.
I just couldn't help myself haha
Actually, the Disney Store website has a lot of bags on clerance right now...
So, I bought two big duffel bags and a few more items
I'll be sure to post pictures when I get everything in.

Hope you are all doing well.
I'll be getting back to my trip planning duties soon

Well, after American Idol...
Anybody else watching this season?




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I can't wait to see your Purchases. I was able to check out Target but unfortantly they didn't have the book. They did have a few other things I got. Didn't get to much Princess stuff because I am not taking Mia until 2013. Is it sad that we are already starting to plan our trip?

I haven't been watching American Idol this season, kind of got bored with it after season 4, but there are poster all over the place in Wheeling Illinois for people to vote for Haley. I hope she is at least good, have to check it out sometime to see.

 

[britt_ji]

Yes, I have been wondering where you have been. So sorry to hear you have been and cannot wait to read your new update. I, also, am really looking foward to seeing your purchases! Everytime you buy things from The Disney Store, you make me have to buy something, too! Your stuff is just so cute!!!

I've been neglecting my PTR But I'm ready to update again...haha
I guess I am an enabler for Disney shopping.
My purchases this time were for duffel bags...so technically it's a travel necessity.
No one can blame me for that, right?

Hi, Brittany! I just finished reading your PTR and I love your plans so far. You have a beautiful family and your niece is a cute pie! Also, congrats on getting accepted to the graduate program! You're going to have a great trip with so much to celebrate. I really like your idea about the carriage ride. That's a nice birthday treat. Your niece is going to love BBB. I can't wait to take my daughter there. Oh, I'd also like to say that I NEVER get bored with pictures of Disney loot I especially like the Tink stuff because she is my favorite character! I actually got a lot of the same things you did from Target for my daughter's upcoming birthday: the Color Wonder, the dry erase board etc. Looking at your post was like looking in my shopping bag! I also have those Minnie ears, but with a red bow, and I'll be wearing them with my Minnie costume at MNSSHP this year. Finally, your middle brother's invites are outstanding! Wow! My son has taught me a little about graphic design, and I've been working on t-shirt designs, so I know how difficult this stuff can be. Your brother does fantastic work! Well, I've taken over your PTR for long enough I can't wait to see more of your plans! Oops, almost forgot, the Blast from Disney Past photos are awesome

Thanks for reading! We are all so excited for this trip
I've been enjoying my Disney loot shopping WAY too much...
But the deals at Target are just too good to pass up, right?

I'll be posting more of my brother's designs and memory pictures soon.

I can't wait to see your Purchases. I was able to check out Target but unfortantly they didn't have the book. They did have a few other things I got. Didn't get to much Princess stuff because I am not taking Mia until 2013. Is it sad that we are already starting to plan our trip?

I haven't been watching American Idol this season, kind of got bored with it after season 4, but there are poster all over the place in Wheeling Illinois for people to vote for Haley. I hope she is at least good, have to check it out sometime to see.

I'm sure I got lucky finding the book.
There were only two that I saw, and they were mixed in with something else.

It's definitely not too early to plan your daughter's trip

I haven't paid much attention to American Idol the last few seasons...
But the talent this year is really good! It's the best so far, in my opinion.
My Dad doesn't watch much TV at all, other than sports...
But we've had hour-long conversations about this season of American Idol


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[britt_ji]

EPCOT DAY PLANS:


Monday, May 30, 2011

I mentioned before that I've altered my plans to allow later mornings.
So, we won't be rushing to make rope drop or anything this day
When we do arrive, I plan to have some Photopass pictures taken of the family.
I am going to pre-order the Photopass CD.

Well, anyways, after that we will head straight to The Seas.

I definitely want to see Turtle Talk with Crush!
We will also explore everything else in this pavilion.
I plan to skip some other areas of EPCOT, but this one is a must-do.
At 11:40 we have an ADR for Coral Reef...I'm hoping to get close to the tank.
But, then again, isn't everyone? So, I won't be TOO disappointed if not.

After that, I may try to get a FastPass for Soarin' before we head to Innoventions.

We will try to go to the Character Spot and anything else that seems interesting.
There's so much to do here, so we will probably explore for awhile and return later.

Then, we will head over to the Imagination! Pavilion. Another must-do

I definitely want to see Captain EO.
We will also try to check out Journey Into Imagination with Figment and the Kodak Labs.
I will attempt to get a FastPass for Test Track before we head back to Innoventions.

Afterwards, we will explore the World Showcase.

I'm not sure how much time we will have, so this will depend on that.
I think a good way to explore the WS will be to do a Kim Possible mission.
And we'll be helping to save the world, right?
I also want to have some more Photopass pictures taken.

At 6:45, we have an ADR for Akershus.

I can't wait for my niece to meet all of the Princesses!
It will also be our first character meal, so that should be exciting.
After dinner, it will almost be time for Illuminations...
So, we will probably find a spot around the Norway Pavilion.

Then, the night will end watching the show before heading back to Port Orleans.

After writing this, I think that this will be the most calm day.
Nothing really seems too hectic...and nothing requires rushing to make some time limit.
I guess it's good that this will be our first full park day



Thank you for reading!
Up next will be DHS


Just wanted to add that we are in the 50s now!
Only 57 more days until we make it to the World

We are all paid, so nothing left to do but buy a few more things...
and PLAN, DREAM, and WAIT until the day gets here.


Last, but not least, my Disney Flashback pictures:

Here is my Dad with my brothers and me.
Don't think he will be wearing a pink polo this trip
Maybe it was a 90s thing...

Here we are in front of MuppetVision.
This was back when it was MGM, of course.
I'll tell you all about our Hollywood Studios plans next update


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[mrssmith06]

Your Epcot day looks great! And I love seeing your blast from the past pictures!

 

[TanzUnited99]

I'm glad you are feeling better and am also looking forward to the new purchases!

Love your Epcot plans - sounds like a great relaxing day. Hope you manage to sit near the tank at CR and am also looking forward to Captain EO

 

[britt_ji]

Your Epcot day looks great! And I love seeing your blast from the past pictures!

I'm glad you are feeling better and am also looking forward to the new purchases!

Love your Epcot plans - sounds like a great relaxing day. Hope you manage to sit near the tank at CR and am also looking forward to Captain EO

Thanks, guys!

Someone suggested that we have the hotel call and make the request for a tank-side table, so I will probably do that.​

 

[leshunlenese]

your flashback pics are too cute!!! and i also have a hard time staying off the disney store website. i wanted a personalized bag too since they marked them down but you can only gey up to 8 characters and of course my name has 9 letters

 

[Tink-erin-belle]

I like how your first couple of park days are kind of relaxed to ease everyone into the swing of things. You have some great ADRs on your EP day!

 

[1girln3boys]

Started reading your PTR. I just wanted to say before I finish reading. You make me feel old . You started school as I finished school Now back to reading

 

[britt_ji]

your flashback pics are too cute!!! and i also have a hard time staying off the disney store website. i wanted a personalized bag too since they marked them down but you can only gey up to 8 characters and of course my name has 9 letters

Sorry to hear that...I wanted to get a backpack with our last name on it, but it has nine letters too.

I like how your first couple of park days are kind of relaxed to ease everyone into the swing of things. You have some great ADRs on your EP day!

Thanks! I think this day will convince everyone that going during free dining is a good idea

Started reading your PTR. I just wanted to say before I finish reading. You make me feel old . You started school as I finished school Now back to reading

Even at 22, I feel "old" at times.
Mainly when I realize that cousins I remember being born are now graduating high school!



ONLY 54 MORE DAYS LEFT!


Before I write my next update,
I thought I would post a few pictures of my recent planning.

First, here is my brother's invitation for Tusker House:

I decided to cancel the Boatwright's ADR.
I wasn't sure what we would be doing that night...
So, I didn't want to hold the group to that reservation.

Also, I was on campus yesterday with about 2 hours to spare.
So, I went into the bookstore and found a few sale items.
I decided to buy a few, of course

Lastly, I got my brother and niece lanyards on eBay.
They will use them for pins and holding their KTTW cards.

Next update will be Hollywood Studios Plans


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[mtgirl29]

Sorry to hear that...I wanted to get a backpack with our last name on it, but it has nine letters too.



Thanks! I think this day will convince everyone that going during free dining is a good idea




Even at 22, I feel "old" at times.
Mainly when I realize that cousins I remember being born are now graduating high school!



ONLY 54 MORE DAYS LEFT!


Before I write my next update,
I thought I would post a few pictures of my recent planning.

First, here is my brother's invitation for Tusker House:

I decided to cancel the Boatwright's ADR.
I wasn't sure what we would be doing that night...
So, I didn't want to hold the group to that reservation.

Also, I was on campus yesterday with about 2 hours to spare.
So, I went into the bookstore and found a few sale items.
I decided to buy a few, of course

Lastly, I got my brother and niece lanyards on eBay.
They will use them for pins and holding their KTTW cards.

Next update will be Hollywood Studios Plans


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[FONT="Comic Sans MS]Awesome purchases, as always!!!
Yes, I, too, am feeling old. I am celebrating my 20 year reunion this year. Where, oh, where did all the time go????

Enjoying your plans and look forward to your HS plans!"[/FONT]

 

[TanzUnited99]

Love the new purchases

Am looking forward to reading your review of Tusker House

 

[lbuzz52]

Thanks, guys!

Someone suggested that we have the hotel call and make the request for a tank-side table, so I will probably do that.​

i think most of the tables right against the tank are smalltops- maybe 2 tops? but right across from those are large booths. i think they fit maybe 8? perfect spot in my opinion because no one is leaning over you to get a close up view of the tanks. i think it would still be called front row seating.

I will post another planning update later tonight (hopefully)...
I've been busy with assignments and tests and being sick last week

I just placed another Disney Store order...
Even though I wanted to stop with the purchases.
I just couldn't help myself haha
Actually, the Disney Store website has a lot of bags on clerance right now...
So, I bought two big duffel bags and a few more items
I'll be sure to post pictures when I get everything in.

Hope you are all doing well.
I'll be getting back to my trip planning duties soon

Well, after American Idol...
Anybody else watching this season?




I definitely will! I doubt the whole group will go to watch the transformation. So, we will be taking lots of pictures to share with everyone else. And I've decided to pre-order the Photopass CD, as well. So, no shortage of pictures to share

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i'm glad you are still shopping too! i almost bought those duffles but couldn't make up my mind and then the extra discount and free shipping. can't to hear what you think of them!