Thankful, wishful CHANGING plans! NOV '12 PTR, Packing, shopping & last minute plans

[mickeystoontown]

Congratulations to your husband on the new job! That's fantastic news! I sure hope that the Disney plans work out and that you'll all get to go.

 

[francis6306]

Congratulations to your husband on the new job! That's fantastic news! I sure hope that the Disney plans work out and that you'll all get to go.

Thank you! So glad you have FINALLY started your TR! I have been DYING for, what?? a WEEK now waiting on it!!!!

 

[francis6306]

I'm thinking about making ADR's for my "in case" trip over Thanksgiving. I want to wait to make any final decisions until Corey gets some more information from the benefits department at his new job though.

We are going to have a BUSY Fall/Winter. Aug, Sept & Oct will be taken up with Marching Band. The end of October, I have a good friend who will be getting married in Hattiesburg and I'm a bridesmaid. Now, let me just say, I made a vow LAST year that I was not going to be a Bridesmaid again, because of the cost. You buy a dress, shoes, get your hair done, ect, ect, ect… I'm married with two kids- I'm OVER it! I'm all for friends getting married, but I'd like to just celebrate instead of work you know? Well, one of my best friends down there is getting married the weekend before Halloween and has decided to have a Halloween themed wedding- complete with costumes for ALL! So, no dress that I have to buy, I can wear whatever I want. In a way, that's easier and in a way, it's harder. I'm excited for her though. I saw them getting together LONG before they actually did. And in a round-about way, I'm the reason they started dating! (Just don't tell her that- she thinks I'm bossy! ) So, I have amended my "No Bridesmaid" rule for her and her alone. AFter this, I am DONE!!!

Dec is Corey's graduation. Before, I was afraid we'd be traveling to Disney, then 2 weeks later, graduation, and then a week later Christmas. I figure, we will see some of the family at graduation, so we just won't travel home for Christmas after the graduation. Too much for the girls. Which is why I'm back to wanting to go at Thanksgiving. Of course, there are so many variables, but I have more promise!!!

 

[jenseib]

Sounds like you got a good plan going. I agree, you should probably make some ADRs since it's Thanksgiving week. The good ones will be going fast, so might as well hold them now. You can cancel once you know and then it will give a late planner a better chance at some of those if you do.

 

[oboedm]

Signing on! I think making some ADRs is a good idea! Can't wait to see what you are able to get and where you are eating! =)

 

[francis6306]

Sounds like you got a good plan going. I agree, you should probably make some ADRs since it's Thanksgiving week. The good ones will be going fast, so might as well hold them now. You can cancel once you know and then it will give a late planner a better chance at some of those if you do.

Yeah! It would be like a Public Service!

Signing on! I think making some ADRs is a good idea! Can't wait to see what you are able to get and where you are eating! =)

Thanks! Glad to have you over here!

 

[francis6306]

Things are moving soooo fast! We were having a hard time finding a rental home in our new town (SMALL town with a big college). Everything was for students, but the stars aligned and we were able to find the PERFECT 3 bed/ 2 bath house in a good neighborhood with an option to buy!

I had applied for a few jobs in the new town on Monday, got a call on Wednesday and interviewed on Thursday! I've been staying home, and I have enjoyed it, but I'd like to get back into working. I don't have a "career" or "profession" but I enjoy working. Catie is a year old now, and Cortlyn is going to Pre-Kindergarten. Anyway, I'm fairly confident that I got the job, since my former boss called me and let me know she had gotten a call about me! She gave me a great review, cause she loves me!

So, I haven't had a chance to sit down and make any ADR's. I have such issues with the website lately… Drives me bonkers!

 

[jenseib]

Things are moving soooo fast! We were having a hard time finding a rental home in our new town (SMALL town with a big college). Everything was for students, but the stars aligned and we were able to find the PERFECT 3 bed/ 2 bath house in a good neighborhood with an option to buy!

I had applied for a few jobs in the new town on Monday, got a call on Wednesday and interviewed on Thursday! I've been staying home, and I have enjoyed it, but I'd like to get back into working. I don't have a "career" or "profession" but I enjoy working. Catie is a year old now, and Cortlyn is going to Pre-Kindergarten. Anyway, I'm fairly confident that I got the job, since my former boss called me and let me know she had gotten a call about me! She gave me a great review, cause she loves me!

So, I haven't had a chance to sit down and make any ADR's. I have such issues with the website lately… Drives me bonkers!

I'm so glad things are moving in the right direction for you. When is the big move?

 

[mickeystoontown]

It certainly sounds like the good Lord above is looking out for you guys.....finding a house, good job interview.

 

[francis6306]

I'm so glad things are moving in the right direction for you. When is the big move?

Well, it will be over a few days, since it's only about an hour away. We are going to be packing up the truck next Saturday and then I'll take the girls to church on Sunday morning while Corey finishes up the beds and such. After church, me and the girls will drive home!

It certainly sounds like the good Lord above is looking out for you guys.....finding a house, good job interview.

You know, He is constantly reminding me to trust His timing. Isn't that the hardest part?? Here, I have been worried about things, and I know better!

 

[lbuzz52]

Glad its all working out! I agree with Jen I'd make the adr's just in case.

 

[francis6306]

Glad its all working out! I agree with Jen I'd make the adr's just in case.

Thanks! It is all working out!!!

Well, this morning my Bestie emailed me (Shelley, from my last Trip!) and told me that the Candlelight Procession had been released! I was shocked, because when we went in 2010, it was July before they opened it up. I wasn't expecting it to open so soon! So, this morning I went ahead and called Disney (because their website makes me want to throw the laptop! ) and quickly made a decision about that night!

I booked it for just Corey and I for the 6:45 show. I am HOPING that we will have a babysitter, either our nephew and his girlfriend OR Shelley. Shelley is hoping to move to Orlando (anyone wanna buy a Condo in North Carolina? No… it's not near the beach… ) this fall. Anyway, I had talked to Shelley briefly this morning on the phone after I got her email and we talked about it. I went on and made an ADR for Chefs de France for 3:30. That's gonna be an early dinner! But, we are most likely leaving on that Saturday, so I didn't want to be too late in the evening so we could get some rest before our long drive home. I don't know for sure, but this MAY be a surprise for Corey. Although, he likes to be all up in my planning business, so we'll see how it goes!

So, with the booking, the CM said I also get priority seating for IllumiNations. What do you guys know about that?

All of this and I haven't even booked the room yet! I think my Travel Agent will be understanding, though!

 

[jenseib]

With priority seating you will get first chance to seats, but you still do wait in line unfortunately. Keep in mind the CP packages are 2 dining credits too.



I'm really glad things are looking good for you though. moving can be stressful and you seem so cheery!

 

[francis6306]

With priority seating you will get first chance to seats, but you still do wait in line unfortunately. Keep in mind the CP packages are 2 dining credits too.

I think you should tell Shelley all about your TA too.

I'm really glad things are looking good for you though. moving can be stressful and you seem so cheery!

Thanks! The CM told me it was 2 credits, so that's cool. Of course, I wish it didn't have to eat at 3:30, but what can you do?!

Did you all read about Be Our Guest? I'm so excited, but would it KILL them to give us some DATES?!?!?!?!?

 

[jenseib]

Thanks! The CM told me it was 2 credits, so that's cool. Of course, I wish it didn't have to eat at 3:30, but what can you do?!

Did you all read about Be Our Guest? I'm so excited, but would it KILL them to give us some DATES?!?!?!?!?

I know...It was kind of a let down...but I expected that too. At least now we should know by Aug. I was thinking it would be oct before I knew before.

 

[oboedm]

So happy you were able to get a PS ADR for CP! It sounds like a great experience! Hopefully I will get to book a Christmas trip at some point! =)

 

[francis6306]

I know...It was kind of a let down...but I expected that too. At least now we should know by Aug. I was thinking it would be oct before I knew before.

I'm hopeful with this new "Aug 4th" rumor floating around…

So happy you were able to get a PS ADR for CP! It sounds like a great experience! Hopefully I will get to book a Christmas trip at some point! =)

Christmas is a GREAT time to go! Honestly, I will be perfectly happy if this is when our family always goes! After your 2013 trip, you should plan a Christmas trip! It's just so magical!

 

[francis6306]

Well Hello there!!!

Sorry I went MIA! We had to move to the new place! We are now further into the Mid-West… Not sure how this keeps happening! We are going in the opposite direction!

Anyway, we are settling in- and I hopefully will start my new job soon! Corey starts later this month officially, however, he has been working since before we got here! You wouldn't believe the amount of work that goes into a marching band! But I'm excited for things to get started and find a church and friends!

Things are going to get cooking with the November trip as soon as I get started with my job! I want to confirm the dates that I can have off so I can book a room!! With the new Free Dining rumor, I'm itching to push Corey to see if he can get some days off somewhere that we can benefit!!

Corey took Catie off to see fireworks tonight and wouldn't you know it, I just heard some go off behind the house! Apparently they are still waiting at the Airport for them to start! (Oh, and this is one of those crop-duster airports! )

 

[debrapagliasotti]

Congrats on your hubby's new job...and moving! I'm glad to hear your trip still looks like its a "go" and you have been able to secure a CP booking

 

[francis6306]

Congrats on your hubby's new job...and moving! I'm glad to hear your trip still looks like its a "go" and you have been able to secure a CP booking

Thanks!!! It's looking hopeful! I even got some new quotes for the week of Thanksgiving!!!