Squeak, Squeaker, Squeakin'.....October 2014 PTR

[MidnightParade]

I haven't tried crossfit... but I've heard the horror stories.

I've never used any of the touring plan websites/books/etc., but I most often go in September and it's just so quiet that time of year that I've never needed to. I usually just wing it and go wherever I want whenever I want.
That Mickey and Minnie silhouette is adorable! I love DIsney t-shirts. Never made one myself though. Andy's birthday shirt sounds so awesome, would love to see pictures!
Also, that Kronk shirt is awesome too.

lol, it was fairly horrible but I can see how crossfit can really help get you into amazing shape! (Which I wouldn't mind! )

I don't really want to use a touring plan but if it helps us see more then I'm up for atleast trying it. We are spending less time in the parks this trip to have a more relaxed/carefee trip, so need to make sure we get to see everything I want....which is everything! lol (I actually have a list in my head of things that are okay to miss!)

Disney shirts are awesome! I'm thinking if your September trip happens you should try it! And if not Definitely some Anniversary trips for next year!

Pictures will definitely be coming! I'm so excited for all these Disney goodies in the mail on their way to me!!

 

[ZehnJahren]

That Kronk shirt is AWESOME!!! I LOVE it!!!

 

[annegirl]

I'm going to be doing some t shirts too. Iron ons for the girls. Denovagirl is good at making us all want to get crafty!
I love the Kronk shirt!
I haven't used touring plans. I'm just going to pretty much do what we did last time and stick to certain sections of the park each day and do as much as we can. Plus the additions of fastpass+.

 

[MidnightParade]

That Kronk shirt is AWESOME!!! I LOVE it!!!

I know right! And I got it in that purple too! He can't say no to wearing purple in disney!!!

I'm going to be doing some t shirts too. Iron ons for the girls. Denovagirl is good at making us all want to get crafty!
I love the Kronk shirt!
I haven't used touring plans. I'm just going to pretty much do what we did last time and stick to certain sections of the park each day and do as much as we can. Plus the additions of fastpass+.

Ooh! I can't wait to see what kind of t-shirts you come up with now! I definitely hope you do atleast one whole family set!
I'm thinking maybe I'm just getting nervous and feeling like a I need a plan. I know my way around the park and I can check times on my phone! We should be fine! (But I think I'll still try and start out in Tomorrowland...maybe )

 

[Denovagirl]

EEEEEEeeeeEEEEeeee! FP+ in 1 hour 15 min!!!

Kronk shirt is awessssooommmmmeeee!

So glad you got bit by the tee shirt bug!

 

[MidnightParade]

EEEEEEeeeeEEEEeeee! FP+ in 1 hour 15 min!!!

Kronk shirt is awessssooommmmmeeee!

So glad you got bit by the tee shirt bug!

lol, you're hilarious! I love it! I hope all went well last night! Look forward to your PTR post on it!

I'm pretty excited about Kronk! I haven't told Andy about it yet. I'm not 100% what his reaction will be lol!

It's been pretty fun getting excited over the Disney tees!!!

 

[Dis_Yoda]

I just pick parks based on what I know works for us. I try to avoid EMH parks unless in getting there right at opening and leaving after a handful of hours. We aren't people that spend 10+ hours in the park though. We are lucky if we make it to 6!

At least it's almost our FP+ but I'm not waking at midnight for it

 

[MidnightParade]

I just pick parks based on what I know works for us. I try to avoid EMH parks unless in getting there right at opening and leaving after a handful of hours. We aren't people that spend 10+ hours in the park though. We are lucky if we make it to 6!

At least it's almost our FP+ but I'm not waking at midnight for it

Our last trip we went spent all day in the parks. This trip I definitely want to take it easier. A touring plan may or may not help with that. I'll probably have them just incase but may end up not using them at all!

I'm currently torn if I want to wake up at midnight to do FP+ or just at 5:30 when I get up. Since we don't need Anna & Elsa I think we should be okay. Although not sure what 7DMT has been like either. I'll probably decide last minute.

 

[ZehnJahren]

I have always liked touring plans. I don't follow them because I arrive at rope drop and pretty much commando ride all my favorites until the crowds move in, but I know that some people do follow them and swear by them. I don't think you could go wrong with giving them a try - though don't they often have you criss crossing the park?

 

[Nanaji]

Hi Amber,

I will be at Disney in October too on a solo trip. I haven't read any PTRs in the past so I am enjoying watching your process. I make all sorts of plans too, tables, charts, packing lists and more than half the fun is reading and re-reading and modifying my plans. I look forward to reading your TR too.

PS - I live in Ontario too!

 

[MidnightParade]

I have always liked touring plans. I don't follow them because I arrive at rope drop and pretty much commando ride all my favorites until the crowds move in, but I know that some people do follow them and swear by them. I don't think you could go wrong with giving them a try - though don't they often have you criss crossing the park?

I think when I need a Disney fix I'll play with the touring plans but only use them as I need them. They have an option on touringplans website whether you want less walking or less waiting or a balance. The balance wasn't looking too bad, just can't wait to test it out!

Hi Amber,

I will be at Disney in October too on a solo trip. I haven't read any PTRs in the past so I am enjoying watching your process. I make all sorts of plans too, tables, charts, packing lists and more than half the fun is reading and re-reading and modifying my plans. I look forward to reading your TR too.

PS - I live in Ontario too!

Welcome Nanaji! Thanks for joining in! Also yay for more Canadian content! Which resort are you going to be staying at? October is getting soooo close now! We'll be living it up in world in no time!

 

[AAshleySEG]

Yay, I'm caught up again since I got home!

The t-shirts sound fun! I don't think I have ever made/gotten any custom Disney tees. The Kronk one is really funny! You should take Andy to meet Buzz & Woody or Woody & Jessie on his birthday with him wearing a birthday button with Andy on it! That seems like it may be a fun interaction! I just realized you are leaving that day right? But wait, that is my birthday too...LOL

We had so much fun with the characters this time, that is all I have been thinking about...LOL

Crossfit is WAY tough! Kudos for doing it! Then properly rewarding yourself with awesome food!! Jeremy and I are going to be starting our training in the Fall for the Princess Half Marathon in February, so I know I am going to be working hard so I can eat lots of food!!

 

[Chicago Mo]

So Apparently i was NOT on your PTR?! How???

Anyway. I think you guys are absolutely ADORABLE! i love all your plans. I think i saw your not doing too much MK?

about eating? Well there is so much YUMMY stuff we have come to do the where ever our feet are and we are hungry is where we will eat.

There is so much to comment on but i did NOT take notes while reading!!!

im glad everything is turning out for you and it is getting SO close for you guys!!!

So now i am going to sit back watch your amazing trip unfold!

 

[MarbleBob]

The kissing Minnie and Mickey silhouettes are cool. Either way, looking forward to seeing how they turn out on your trip report.

 

[MidnightParade]

Yay, I'm caught up again since I got home!

The t-shirts sound fun! I don't think I have ever made/gotten any custom Disney tees. The Kronk one is really funny! You should take Andy to meet Buzz & Woody or Woody & Jessie on his birthday with him wearing a birthday button with Andy on it! That seems like it may be a fun interaction! I just realized you are leaving that day right? But wait, that is my birthday too...LOL

We had so much fun with the characters this time, that is all I have been thinking about...LOL

Crossfit is WAY tough! Kudos for doing it! Then properly rewarding yourself with awesome food!! Jeremy and I are going to be starting our training in the Fall for the Princess Half Marathon in February, so I know I am going to be working hard so I can eat lots of food!!

Yay, your back! OMG! I wasn't even thinking about Woody, Jessie and Buzz! That would be pretty awesome! We'll be in MK and Epcot on his "birthday" so we might just find Buzz, still that would be awesome! We are celebrating Andy's birthday the day before we leave since we leave on his bithday which, yes, is same as yours!! )

Oooh! The Princess half! That will be awesome! Andy just got me back into jogging and I wouldn't mind maybe one day doing a Disney run. Hopefully you will do a PTR for it and I pick up some usual tips!

So Apparently i was NOT on your PTR?! How???

Anyway. I think you guys are absolutely ADORABLE! i love all your plans. I think i saw your not doing too much MK?

about eating? Well there is so much YUMMY stuff we have come to do the where ever our feet are and we are hungry is where we will eat.

There is so much to comment on but i did NOT take notes while reading!!!

im glad everything is turning out for you and it is getting SO close for you guys!!!

So now i am going to sit back watch your amazing trip unfold!

Awww!! Thanks so much for joining! I totally ninja'd onto your PTR!

Only 1.5 days in MK. I know its hard to imagine but trying to take a more laid back Disney vacation. lol! But we have extra days on our tickets and hoppers so if we decide to go for some extra MK in the evening we can.

Sooo looking forward to the food!!!! nomnomnom

So happy you're following along! Can't wait to read your TR!

The kissing Minnie and Mickey silhouettes are cool. Either way, looking forward to seeing how they turn out on your trip report.

Me too! And I can't wait to actually put them together!!

 

[AAshleySEG]

2 Months Until October!! That definitely seems like its calling for some excited bananas!!

 

[MidnightParade]

2 Months Until October!! That definitely seems like its calling for some excited bananas!!

Yay bananas!!!! !
And now it's really more like 1 month and 30 days now!! Woooo!!

 

[khaleesi]

I had to LOL @ "tears and sorrow". It's awful and should never happen. LOL.

Your plans sound great!! So excited for you!!!

I love surfing Etsy for cool stuff!! And that Mickey and Minnie kissing is too cute. I have a pair of salt and pepper shakers that is exactly that

I get tired just THINKING about CrossFit!! I don't have the stamina for it. And burpees are out of the question. Good for you for giving it a shot!!! My moisture wicking socks are from Under Armour. I really like them.

 

[MidnightParade]

I had to LOL @ "tears and sorrow". It's awful and should never happen. LOL.

Your plans sound great!! So excited for you!!!

I love surfing Etsy for cool stuff!! And that Mickey and Minnie kissing is too cute. I have a pair of salt and pepper shakers that is exactly that

I get tired just THINKING about CrossFit!! I don't have the stamina for it. And burpees are out of the question. Good for you for giving it a shot!!! My moisture wicking socks are from Under Armour. I really like them.

I'm excited too! So nice to be able to share it with other people who get it! Andy's family humors me and I try to keep the Disney talk to a minimum with them and the people at work. Its hard sometimes though! lol

Yeah, I'm really loving Etsy and just the very neat and unique things you can find and order! Aww, your Salt and Pepper shakers sound so cute!

lol, I get tired thinking about crossfit too! Andy's excited about it though so come the cold and snow, when it drives us from jogging outside, we'll probably find ourselves signed up.

Oooh Thanks for the like on the UA socks! I saw them on amazon and they were a good price but I wasn't 100% on them. Now I feel better about them!

 

[MidnightParade]

Dear and Darling friends! Things are happening! Disney things!

I finally ordered our Memory Maker. I did it online and it was mostly easy. I also called and booked our hotel in Buffalo the night before we leave. It was $13 more then I thought it would be but I’m not going to try and find someplace else. It comes highly recommended and its right next to a Tim Horton’s so we can start our morning off right!

Last week I talked about wanting to craft some Disney tees, which meant we had to go t-shirt shopping which we did and we ended up doing okay…$130 worth of okay! Andy got 7 shirts(2 polos, a batman shirt and 4 tees) and a pair of shorts(They aren't all being decal'd). Myself, 2 t-shirts and a dress. Everything was Old Navy except 1 shirt. For our Kissing Mickey’s shirts I considered having matching colored shirts but I thought it might be hard finding the same color so I thought we could go with opposites… such as him in red shirt with a black Mickey and me in black shirt with a red Minnie. I honestly couldn’t find anything I was happy with. Eventually I decided to go green! Andy in a dark green, me in a mint green. It’s the same but different!!

The orange and black are the runners up. The orange having a pocket which would just throw it off. But I liked the color of the orange so got it and the black may be used with another decal for myself.

Now I wasn’t 100% sure if I was going to buy the vinyl decals or still try to craft the Kissing Mickey’s myself but then I was messaging with the etsy shop owner with some questions and then suddenly my order was placed! Lol. I was a little stunned after, but also very excited! Can’t wait to get them (they are now intransit) and apply them and show you all!

Now with these shirts and a few other Disney things purchased I made the deductions to the Disney budget and we are close to using up our pre-Disney budget!! Thankfully we don’t have much left to get. The Pre-Budget being just for some new clothes, shoes, frogg togg chilly pad, peppermint lotion…etc. The odds and ends. I’m definitely going to need to stay off Amazon, Etsy and Society6 going forward though! Lol. We didn’t have a set pre budget just what extra was left over from the actual trip budget. (If that makes sense!?)

What else happened is that I made an ADR for Yak & Yeti. Which I cancelled the next day. Lol. Ever since I heard about the Fried Cream Cheese Wontons I knew I wanted to try them but didn’t want an ADR for lunch on our AK day. So left them for another trip. Well was reading another TR that raved about them and I caved and booked it. Atleast just to go in for dessert and have them. But after sleeping on it I cancelled it. If on that day if we are feeling it and they have availability for a walk in then it was meant to be. Otherwise just something on the must do for the next trip!

And that my friends is my Disney excitement. Next up need to decide what times to try and book FP+ as its coming up quickly. I’m not sure if its worth booking everything in the morning and trying for the 4th FP+. We’ll see. I’m thinking it will probably 1 ride in the late morning and then 2 in the early afternoon. I’m not 100% if I’m going to be getting up for midnight to do them. No need for Anna&Elsa but then again 7DMT is a hot commodity as well. After my experience with ADR’s and the system being down for 1.5 hours I’m just a little leery. We’ll see though. Mouse says she’ll get up with me but she can be a bit of a flake.

lol, no she's not dead. This is her go to relaxed pose. She's such a weirdo. (I totally love her though, darn her!)

But how are you all doing?! Summer treating you good?! Hope so!

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