Tasty Planning Time with ZeBrook! A 2 for 1 PTR - 12/24 - All our bags are packed

[IBelieveInTheMagic]

So are you SURE you are REALLY staying at the CSR? I'll give you room to change your mind, just in case!! HA HA...

So, 1.1 plans are looking great! I agree it's awesome to save a little $$ and add a little more flexibility to your schedule with a toddler. Good for you!

I understand completely about skipping MNSSHP at Henry's age - you have plenty more trips in your future and will always have it to look forward to. My son is a fairly early riser so it's must that we take an afternoon break back at the resort before attending and he's 5.5 and will still barely make it!

Enjoy your Sunday!
Heather

 

[wdwgirl03]

Your plans look great!

We've never stayed at CSR before so I can't wait to hear about it.

 

[Flossbolna]

Your sisters trip is in January, right?
Not sure if I could convince Joe to go back quite so soon. Wouldn't that be a blast though? Hitting RD and just going for it allllll day long. Half the fun would be recording it, the wait times, the pictures and all!

I did not have the time to comment on that previously, but yes it would be so much fun!! Even if January 2010 does not work, perhaps we get the chance some time in the future? And it would make wonderful TR material!

In the switching of arrival days and dining plan, I've revised The Plan, so in keeping with my geekdom, I now present to you The Plan 1.1.

Floss, I recall you and C eating a bit of something when you arrived at the Poly late night on your last trip, what time did you arrive, and what was open? I am thinking we might want a bit to eat (esp. Henry) before we go to bed. I might have to just buy some granola bars or the like at the airport......

(CS lunch - Sunshine Seasons, Tangerine Cafe, haven't tried either!)

(If we are around for dinner, Studio Catering Company or Starring Rolls, SCC chicken=yummy!, SR delish looking sammiches)

Plans 1.1 sound great! I am extremely proud to be named in your update and will tell you all I can about late night snacks! At the Poly the CS place Captain Cooks is actually open 24h, so that was no problem. We actually only got some fruit this time. But we did this once at AKL, too. The other time we arrived so late that Mara was closed for the night (after 11pm). They still had a very good selection of all the stuff in the fridges. I think we even would have been able to get hot food, but am not sure. But then CSR might be very different...

Epcot CS: these are my two favourite places! Very good choice!

Studio CS: Have you checked how long they are open? I remember reading about people finding it difficult to find CS for dinner at the Studios...

 

[KathyRN137]

I need to make a Desired Snack List, a Souvie List, and a packing list. (shoe update coming soon!)

I also need to make a countdown calendar for Henry....(and well, it's as much for Joe and I as it is for Henry! )

And folks wonder what we do here on the PTR Board!!


Kathy

 

[mickeysmyboy]

And folks wonder what we do here on the PTR Board!!


Kathy

Your sooooo right!

 

[SoonerGirl]

I also need to make a countdown calendar for Henry....(and well, it's as much for Joe and I as it is for Henry! )

Hey Brook, this DISer has designed some really cute countdown calendars, most of them are just 30 days, but I thought I'd give you the link and let you check them out.

http://disign.mickeysmailbox.com/cc

 

[shebaxric]

I wonder how many variations this plan will end up being? Let's make a bet and say 1.6. . . . Any takers?

I love the Snack List, Souvie List, and Packing List (will there be a shoe sub-set list?)!! Just think you're only 2 months away from your Corn Dog Nuggets!!

 

[jenjolt]

Brook!! I'm all caught up and Plans 1.1 look wonderful!!!! Of course I'm sure there will be changes between now and then...I would hate to count what version my trip plans are on from January!!!!

OOOH...you are getting very close to your next trip!!! How exciting!! Well I can't wait to read more!!!!

 

[Lovemy3babes]

(CS - CASEY'S! hello my pretty corn dog nuggets!)

Ah Brook, you never cease to make me giggle. You are a hoot about the love affair you have with those yummy corn dog nuggets. Plan 1.1 looks great!

 

[GreatBiscuit]

WOHOO on the updates! I'm so happy you get a Sept trip! Sounds like it is gonna ROCK! Those corn dog bites were def scrum-diddly-umptios! Now I'm to see how The Plan is gonna shape up. (I'm a Plan fan you know! )

 

[TravelBug86]

Hey Brook! I'm wayyyy late in joining this party but had to say Hi I read your last TR and really enjoy your writing- you are a bit of a comedian and it makes for a very enjoyable read Heny is just precious
Now I guess I have some reading to do!!!

 

[troobabiee7]

Your plans look great! Sunshine Seasons is probably our fav counter service at Disney, but everything at the TC looks really good too (I loooooveee falafel!). It's a tough choice, but an awesome dilemma to have to deal with

 

[disneydusted]

Hi Brook! We've been away but I am all caught up now. I can't believe you are going in September!!! Awesome! And your number working is amazing! I am glad you are keeping us all posted with your thinking. Might I say I am turning green with envy???

 

[brookelizabeth]

Pepper Market is a great deal on the dining plan too. We had some fantastic food there!

That was one of the big reasons we went with the QSDP-the meals are so expensive there OOP. The fajitas look reallyyyyy yummy and I've heard good things about their pizza too!

Your plans look great! What a fun, quick trip!

Thanks! It really is fun to plan these last minute trips!

I'm a big fan of both Tangierine Cafe and Sunshine Seasons. At Tangierine, I usually get the veggie plate. I eat food like that here at home quite frequently, but I don't get to listen to Morockin' while I'm doing it.

Sunshine Seasons has a great variety. Last trip, I got the vegetarian stir fry with tofu. I went with a pork chop on the previous trip and was really happy with it. They also have a lot of tempting desserts in their bakery case.

Ooooh, Morockin'. That has some serious weight for Tangierine...hmmm...

But, yes, that pork chop I've seen appear in many TRs and on the Food Pictures thread-drool. And the strawberry shortcase dessert looks so so good.

We just better not end up at the Electric Umbrella again.

So are you SURE you are REALLY staying at the CSR? I'll give you room to change your mind, just in case!! HA HA...

So, 1.1 plans are looking great! I agree it's awesome to save a little $$ and add a little more flexibility to your schedule with a toddler. Good for you!

I understand completely about skipping MNSSHP at Henry's age - you have plenty more trips in your future and will always have it to look forward to. My son is a fairly early riser so it's must that we take an afternoon break back at the resort before attending and he's 5.5 and will still barely make it!

Enjoy your Sunday!
Heather

YES! I'm sure! But, I'll be honset. Part of me waivers slightly when I read about other resorts. I have to remind myself that eventually we can hit them all, one at a time. I also LOVE the WL, so that's hard to turn down! Must keep the budget in mind, must keep the budget in mind.

Your plans look great!

We've never stayed at CSR before so I can't wait to hear about it.

It looks like such a beautiful resort, I think we are going to have a great time walking around and taking lots of pictures!

I did not have the time to comment on that previously, but yes it would be so much fun!! Even if January 2010 does not work, perhaps we get the chance some time in the future? And it would make wonderful TR material!

Plans 1.1 sound great! I am extremely proud to be named in your update and will tell you all I can about late night snacks! At the Poly the CS place Captain Cooks is actually open 24h, so that was no problem. We actually only got some fruit this time. But we did this once at AKL, too. The other time we arrived so late that Mara was closed for the night (after 11pm). They still had a very good selection of all the stuff in the fridges. I think we even would have been able to get hot food, but am not sure. But then CSR might be very different...

Epcot CS: these are my two favourite places! Very good choice!

Studio CS: Have you checked how long they are open? I remember reading about people finding it difficult to find CS for dinner at the Studios...

You are so right-it would be EXCELLENT TR material! Hmmmm...we might have to plan something for the future...2011 possibly...Joe literally rolled his eyes at me when I told him about that Ultimate Touring Plan!

Thank you for all the info on the snacks! I knew you would be the person to ask! I had no idea the CS'-even the fridges-were open that late. I hope that due to CSR being a convention resort that they might have longer hours-even maybe just at their bar, we could grab something. I'll bring a back-up plan of granola bars or the like though.

I haven't looked into how late the CS' at DHS are open...that is a very good point. I will have to do that. I've also been reading/listening to the UG Podcast and they highly recommend Backlot Express, so I have to look into that one too.

 

[brookelizabeth]

And folks wonder what we do here on the PTR Board!!


Kathy

Your sooooo right!

Exactly! LISTS! BAG DRAMA! SHOE DRAMA! ADR FEARS! It's so fun, isn't it???

Hey Brook, this DISer has designed some really cute countdown calendars, most of them are just 30 days, but I thought I'd give you the link and let you check them out.

http://disign.mickeysmailbox.com/cc

Those are SO cute! Love it! I don't think Henry will mind in waiting until 30 days. (Now let's see if I can!) I want to use the Cars one and the Mickey one in the top row. Hmmm....I guess that makes 60 days, right?

I wonder how many variations this plan will end up being? Let's make a bet and say 1.6. . . . Any takers?

I love the Snack List, Souvie List, and Packing List (will there be a shoe sub-set list?)!! Just think you're only 2 months away from your Corn Dog Nuggets!!

Oh too funny! We shall see how many times they get revised...1.6 might sound about right!

I've gotten so much better with shoes as I've gotten older. I used to have to pack a different pair for every outfit. But, with all the walking Disney requires, I was down to one pair, then two...now three... My update will be about the third pair, my new addition that just arrived today!

Oh yes, corn dog nuggets. Tonight (during church-naughty me!) I had a slight day dream of the golden nuggets. "Hmmm..what should I order there? I'm not so fond of their fries, and I reall want the CHH fries, too many fries-don't want to get sick...hmm...maybe I'll try the chili...oh, Pastor is teaching us-listen, listen!!"

Brook!! I'm all caught up and Plans 1.1 look wonderful!!!! Of course I'm sure there will be changes between now and then...I would hate to count what version my trip plans are on from January!!!!

OOOH...you are getting very close to your next trip!!! How exciting!! Well I can't wait to read more!!!!

I am sure there will be changes too! I keep reading/hearing about all these other CS places, already considering the Backlot Express at DHS...

Ah Brook, you never cease to make me giggle. You are a hoot about the love affair you have with those yummy corn dog nuggets. Plan 1.1 looks great!

Thanks! My dear Joe thinks I'm a nut! But he likes it!

WOHOO on the updates! I'm so happy you get a Sept trip! Sounds like it is gonna ROCK! Those corn dog bites were def scrum-diddly-umptios! Now I'm to see how The Plan is gonna shape up. (I'm a Plan fan you know! )

I'm glad to hear you liked the nuggets! And oh, yes, I know you are a big Plan fan. I kinda "stole" that official title, "The Plan" from you... but you are the JEDI MASTER of The Plan. I am a meer Padawan.

Hey Brook! I'm wayyyy late in joining this party but had to say Hi I read your last TR and really enjoy your writing- you are a bit of a comedian and it makes for a very enjoyable read Heny is just precious
Now I guess I have some reading to do!!!

Hey there, welcome! Thanks for joining in here as well! And thank you for your kind words on my writing and my Henry! So far our trips have provided enough humor on their own-the PTRs are always a bit more bland.

Your plans look great! Sunshine Seasons is probably our fav counter service at Disney, but everything at the TC looks really good too (I loooooveee falafel!). It's a tough choice, but an awesome dilemma to have to deal with

I have to agree with you-it is a really awesome dilemma to have to deal with. Knowing us, we'll end up at Mexico or something completely different...

Hi Brook! We've been away but I am all caught up now. I can't believe you are going in September!!! Awesome! And your number working is amazing! I am glad you are keeping us all posted with your thinking. Might I say I am turning green with envy???

I can't believe we are going in September either! It hits me over and over again-and I'm so excited about the trip, wishing it would just be here-but also hoping it takes its time because Henry turns TWO just 2 days before we leave. So, I want the days to fly in one way, but to CRAWL in another... I have quite a few more things to share/update with-lists (of course), shoes, and some 2010 plans I want to share! Hopefully I will get some of that up tomorrow afternoon.

 

[Flossbolna]

Shoes update sounds wonderful, really looking forward to that!!

WDW Today was actually the very first Disney podcast I ever subsribed to. And yes, they generally think that Backlot Express is the best of the not so great CS options in the studios. I ate there twice in 2008 and really liked it. Just don't go at a time just after a Indiana Jones show ended. It seems like everyone in the audience immediately has to eat there after the show. The lines can get extremely long!

And we really should keep that 2011 ultimate touring plan idea in the back of our minds!

 

[brookelizabeth]

Shoes update sounds wonderful, really looking forward to that!!

WDW Today was actually the very first Disney podcast I ever subsribed to. And yes, they generally think that Backlot Express is the best of the not so great CS options in the studios. I ate there twice in 2008 and really liked it. Just don't go at a time just after a Indiana Jones show ended. It seems like everyone in the audience immediately has to eat there after the show. The lines can get extremely long!

And we really should keep that 2011 ultimate touring plan idea in the back of our minds!

Very good tip about avoiding it after the Indiana Jones show - thank you! I am enjoying the WDW Today Podcast-I think the "ding" of the bell is pretty funny, and they are just goofy!!

I told Joe last night about doing the ultimate touring plan in 2011 with you, he said "Henry and I will be at the pool." Then he admitted that he would like to try it too! But, we don't know how that would go with a little one-Henry will be 4 by that time, so.... maybe he can do it? Or maybe they can bail out once Henry has his fill and we'll keep going!

 

[IluvXU]

I would highly recommend Backlot express. We have ate there the last two trips to HS. We always go right when it opens, and yes miss the Indy show letting out.

 

[Charleston Princess]

We always eat at Backlot when we are eating CS at DHS -- it is big and quiet.

 

[SoonerGirl]

Oooooo, an update about shoes! I love shoes! I may, or may not, have had a suitcase completely devoted to shoes on past trips