Something About Nothing ... #12

[tinydancer09]

What on earth is shutter buttons?

 

[tinydancer09]

Alright... Which one of you northerners has an extra room for me? I will graciously cook and grocery shop for you. It's not even July yet!!!
I'm packing my bags and heading up... Someone send me the directions to your house

 

[pcstang]

Perfect pool weather!

 

[BagOLaughs]

So I need thoughts from all you lovely peoples.

As most of you know i'm getting married in October, I've already booked a week off work in the week after our holiday and I've been trying to think about what to do in that week. Like the silly, silly person that I am, I’ve been looking at universal Studios holidays. The dates that I’ve already booked off work are Monday 10th – Monday 17th which of course falls right into HHN . Why do I do this to myself? Dangle a carrot in front of my own nose and then get disappointed when I can't eat it…

So far I’ve found a deal which puts a week at £980pp (about $1387.38) that includes flights from London, Cabana Bay 7 nights, Unlimited two park US tickets and HHN frequent fear (Excluding Saturdays). For the HHN tickets I’ve based off last year’s price and added a bit for inflation. Plan would be just to chill out in universal studios, go to the parks and HHN.

All sounds like a good deal no? Only thing is I don’t want this to be our official “honeymoon”. I want to save up to have a super luxury 2 week holiday next year.

Thing is, I've already booked the week off and a week in the UK wouldn’t be that much cheaper than the £980. I don’t just want to sit at home, which might be a big anti-climax after the wedding. Most European destinations would be quite cool weather by October and probably not that much cheaper than the deal I’ve found for Orlando.

Martin, of course wants to go to Orlando, but what do you lot think? Don’t book it and save for super luxury holiday next year, or book it and still save for super luxury holiday next year but just be super poor in-between then and now?

 

[Lynne G]

If you have the money, BagO, I'd say book it. It's a great time to visit Orlando, and a mini, after the wedding trip, would be perfect to unwind. Then back to reality and saving for that awesome trip that will be the official lovely honeymoon. Hope all is going well with the wedding planning. How exciting. 4 months and counting down.

Another cool morning, bright sun, and a beautiful day in store.

Make sure you wear suntan lotion.

and a funny:

Have a wonderful day all!

 

[BagOLaughs]

Lynne, your logic seems very reasonable. I like reasonable logic haha.

It would be so cool to go to HHN again this year.

 

[schumigirl]

Hey Rachel........nice to see you post again........

Go for it. Money comes and goes, make the most while you have the opportunity.

We would never book a trip if it impacted in any way on our day to day life........but I'm a big believer that money is secondary........we want to enjoy our trips and that is always our priority regardless of cost........it's worth it......

But if I had to save up and worry about the cost of things maybe I wouldn't........I know we are very lucky not to have to budget, but I still think if it's possible for you Rachel........do it. Just think..........HHN again........yay!!!

Hope the wedding plans are going well..........




We have a beautiful day here today.......warm and sunny after a few days of fog it is nice.

Ironing all done and more laundry out on line........can't believe we're almost halfway through June already!

 

[keishashadow]

Shutter buttons questions... Have any of you used it? Likes/dislikes? I noticed another thread with some concerns and am curious. We're doing it this year so I hope it's not a huge disappointment.

We're kind of all hams and huge fans of Harry!

Did it last Nov. DIL & GD are hams, I'm uncomfortable in front of any camera. It's private in the room, they slowly coaxed me into participating.

It was unseasonably hot/humid for early November. I wasn't thrilled with putting on the itchy, hot robe they provide. Found myself wondering how many others had donned it before me & if it had been cleaned recently lol.

They seem to want to keep an element of surprise in the final shots, so you are given rather vaguely commands to look over there, be excited, etc. My advice is to be over-the-top for the 'best' results. We were given multiple 'takes' as to scenes. The photog was very pleasant and accommodating.

You are given a preview at the end before committing to actual purchase the product. I felt it was pricey ($70 I think?) not sure as I didn't pay, still ouching from wand & other HP purchases that day

IMO if you look at it as a shared family souvie or already have been-there-done-that @ HP, it's a nice option.

BagO - are you looking @ a package booked thru airline (Virgin, etc.)? I've heard they are great deals for locking in airfare from the UK a year or so out. Have a feeling our Carole would be an expert there!

Will you be happy without FOTL @ CB? That runs into the US Columbus Day week, wherein many schools up north have the week off...can you guess where we head? Lol

Have you cruised in the past? There are a few options out of Port Canaveral for 3 or 4 day sailings that are typically dirt cheap (except for DCL) that time of year. It is storm season, ergo the low pricing. Could do a combo/split trip with U for something different. Cruises are very romantic even for grizzled old married folks. Easy drive to port, a little over an hour. Tampa has cruises too but further drive.

I'm sure no matter what you decide, you'll have a lovely time! Ps spill the beans on big trip you are planning

 

[BagOLaughs]

Ohh... all of those sound really good but the reason we were going to cabana bay is cause we went there last year for HHN and loved it. To repeat this year but budget is OK by us.

As for the big trip next year I'm afraid I'm going to get all Disney on you. I might loose my universal "Street cred". Haha.

Plan is to fly London to LAX, go to Disneyland for 4 nights (Never been) and then fly to Hawaii for 10 nights in Aulani. It will be the most expensive trip we've ever taken but it won't be till at least 4 months after the wedding. So lots of time to save.

Carol, thanks for the advise. I often take the same view. We are but youngish and childless once... grab life by the horns. Right?

The price I got was booking everything separately. I've got multiple spreadsheets (nerd) comparing packages etc and that's how it worked out cheapest.

 

[BagOLaughs]

Hey Rachel........nice to see you post again........

Go for it. Money comes and goes, make the most while you have the opportunity.

We would never book a trip if it impacted in any way on our day to day life........but I'm a big believer that money is secondary........we want to enjoy our trips and that is always our priority regardless of cost........it's worth it......

But if I had to save up and worry about the cost of things maybe I wouldn't........I know we are very lucky not to have to budget, but I still think if it's possible for you Rachel........do it. Just think..........HHN again........yay!!!

Hope the wedding plans are going well..........




We have a beautiful day here today.......warm and sunny after a few days of fog it is nice.

Ironing all done and more laundry out on line........can't believe we're almost halfway through June already!

No fair! It's literally torrential here! Like Orlando heavy rain.

 

[keishashadow]

Ohh... all of those sound really good but the reason we were going to cabana bay is cause we went there last year for HHN and loved it. To repeat this year but budget is OK by us.

As for the big trip next year I'm afraid I'm going to get all Disney on you. I might loose my universal "Street cred". Haha.

Plan is to fly London to LAX, go to Disneyland for 4 nights (Never been) and then fly to Hawaii for 10 nights in Aulani. It will be the most expensive trip we've ever taken but it won't be till at least 4 months after the wedding. So lots of time to save.

Carol, thanks for the advise. I often take the same view. We are but youngish and childless once... grab life by the horns. Right?

The price I got was booking everything separately. I've got multiple spreadsheets (nerd) comparing packages etc and that's how it worked out cheapest.

Ooooh, Hawaii!!! I'm jealous.

Mouse owns me but nothing like sneaking off to the dark-side hehe.

DL is amazing!!! The DLH is my fav onsite, although the GC is very nice indeed.

Yes, have your fun before the rug-rats drag you downtheir wants tend to get more expensive the older they get.

 

[schumigirl]

Ohh... all of those sound really good but the reason we were going to cabana bay is cause we went there last year for HHN and loved it. To repeat this year but budget is OK by us.

As for the big trip next year I'm afraid I'm going to get all Disney on you. I might loose my universal "Street cred". Haha.

Plan is to fly London to LAX, go to Disneyland for 4 nights (Never been) and then fly to Hawaii for 10 nights in Aulani. It will be the most expensive trip we've ever taken but it won't be till at least 4 months after the wedding. So lots of time to save.

Carol, thanks for the advise. I often take the same view. We are but youngish and childless once... grab life by the horns. Right?

The price I got was booking everything separately. I've got multiple spreadsheets (nerd) comparing packages etc and that's how it worked out cheapest.

Yep, we always book everything separately........its just easier that way for us. No idea if it's cheaper or not, just suits us better.

Yep, grab life by the horns.........best way to be. You have plenty of time to save for other trip.......sounds like fun......I like the idea of Hawaii......not for Aulani as I'm not a Disney fan, although it does look beautiful.......the nerd in me would love to see the observatories they have there........once a geek and all that.........

 

[schumigirl]

Very happy..........

Just bought our Rush of Fear with EP tickets.........

And on the website too........didn't have to call!

HHN is on!

 

[BagOLaughs]

Just bought our Rush of Fear with EP tickets

Woooo! That deserves a celebration!

Oh, something else I forgot to mention. I got kittens! Two adorable siblings...



On the right is Marceline (Marcy) with the white chin and on the left is her brother Theodore (Theo)

They are now 14 weeks old, they were 12 when we got them.

They are both major cuddle bugs and they've settled in so quickly.

 

[schumigirl]

Rachel, they are gorgeous (not a cat person here ) but they really are so cute!!

They'll be up to a little mischief I imagine........and love the names!

 

[macraven]

I love cats and especially Cat people!!!

 

[BagOLaughs]

Rachel, they are gorgeous (not a cat person here ) but they really are so cute!!

They'll be up to a little mischief I imagine........and love the names!

Why thank you

They are so funny just to watch. They'll run around and try and pounce on each other. Sometimes it feels like the matrix because they don't seem to obey gravity all the time.

I love cats and especially Cat people!!!

macraven, you've posted pictures of your cats before haven't you? Or am I thinking of someone else? Do you have a ginger stripy one? (no idea if they have a breed name)

 

[Lynne G]

Aww so cute fur babies BagO. Kittens will get into everything.
And what a great trip, been to DL a few times, always enjoy trips to California. Someday, will go to Hawaii, but you'll have to post pictures. It looks so beautiful.


Still a very sunny day, time for a walk.

 

[SharkyGoddess]

What on earth is shutter buttons?

It's the live phot

What on earth is shutter buttons?

It's the live photo thing like in HP

 

[SharkyGoddess]

Alright... Which one of you northerners has an extra room for me? I will graciously cook and grocery shop for you. It's not even July yet!!!
I'm packing my bags and heading up... Someone send me the directions to your house View attachment 175413

Daughter and I LOVED Ohio's weather. It was 63 and breezy!