White as Snow
Mouseketeer
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Cast
Starring:
DMe Laura Beth (aka Snow White)- stressed out college Music Theory and Composition major, who needs this Disney trip - badly!
DH Robert (aka Pooh Bear) - aspiring chef (currently a catering and advertising director at a specialty foods market) who is a converted Disney nut (hey, hes married to me!)
DM Sharon - The cutest, sweetest, and best Mom and Disney lover. The woman puts Martha Stewart to shame.
DF Mike - Dad is a pastor and also has a job at an oil co. so, he needs this trip pretty badly, too. We say he has a split personality - one part Robert Schuler (eloquent pastor of The Hour of Power fame) and the other part is Homer Simpson (nuff said).
Also starring:
DB Joey - who has the unfair advantage of living in Orlando and seeing his beloved Rock n Roller Coaster on a regular basis.
DSIL Holly - (aka Tinker Bell) Has lived in FL most of her life. Now works at Disney and definitely has a giant stash of pixie dust somewhere
With guest appearances by:
DNephew Skeeter - Joey and Hollys dog #1, a feist. Also known as Skeeturd (if youre talking to Joey).
DNiece Audrey - Dog #2 a German Shepherd mix. Joey has lovingly dubbed her Lardrey due to her Pooh-ish size. He also refers to her as The Lard Missile and one other name that isnt appropriate for the DIS.
Pre-trip report elation and explanation:
Originally this trip was to be taken by Roberts cousin, her husband, and their niece. They had a change of plans in August and had to back out. Soooooo, Mom and Dad decided that this would be a great time to go see Joey and Holly (and Mickey). Also, I had already bought tickets to MNSSHP ( 5 of them to be exact) so Robert and I were going - no matter what (a little Nazi-ish of me I admit, but cmon its a trip to Disney AND MNSSHP were talking about!!)
Also, I was diagnosed with systemic lupus over the summer, and this trip was the only thing I really had to look forward to. The planning and anticipation of the trip (along with discovering the DISboards) really helped to keep my spirits up in the first few months of dealing with the disease. Maybe I should write the Disney powers that be a thank you letter? Nah, hundreds of dollars of my familys money should be enough of a thank you, dont you think?
Discovering the DIS has been truly great. Its a wonderful community, not to mention a whole slew of people who are as obsessed with Disney as I am! *cue Hallelujah Chorus*
So, Mom and I have braved Home Depot at rush hour to collect our LGMHPC. Robert even picked some up for us!! He handed them to me one afternoon and I was counting them. When I got to the end there was a Galactic Blue paint chip ( which is actually a color I might paint a room some day). I asked him why he got one that color and he said, Well, these ladies near me were staring at me and I picked that one up like I was comparing colors.
Weve debated what to do about costumes for MNSSHP. Originally, Robert and I were going to take our Snow White and the Prince costumes (Mom made them for us and they are awesome!). However, satin+Disney+Orlando humidity = one very cranky couple.
We ditched that idea pretty quickly.
Dad was actually going to dress up with Mom (big shock to the rest of us - hes not always a costume kinda guy). I think they were going to go as Mouseketeers. But, we finally all decided that we would rather wear Halloween or Disney (or Disney Halloween) shirts and enjoy the party (and being in short sleeves). We also figured Joey and Holly would have nothing doing with dressing up.
Now that the Costume Debate of 2006 is over, here are the results (cue CNN breaking news announcement): Mom, Dad, and Robert will most likely buy shirts when we get to the World. I might possibly wear my Wicked the Musical shirt and get my face painted green and black or just wear a Snow White shirt and a red ribbon in my hair. Joey joked once about getting a shirt that said If youre skeered, say Skeered. (Were from an interesting part of North Alabama, so weve actually heard people say this in everyday life). Ideas from all of you are welcome in this matter because we still have 13 days to change our plans.
Mom and I are in the final stages of our Disney planning routine. Weve both drilled our DHs. I just asked Robert if he has everything he needs, hes a big boy and if he forgets something - well, hes up a creek without a paddle. Moms a little more serious. Heres a sample of the dialogue.
Mom: Mike, do you have comfortable shoes to wear in Orlando?
Dad: Yes.
Mom: All right then, prove it. I want you to wear them this weekend and prove to me that they are comfortable.
You see, several times that weve gone to Disney, Dad has waited until the last minute to buy shoes. A DIS carnal sin. Not to mention that said shoes are cheap ones from Wal Mart. Dad claims that the only difference between brand names and generic is that they stop the production line and start adding a label. He claims he has seen this done. With white bread. Whatever. We have all tried to impress upon him that with some brand names you arent paying for the label, you are paying for quality. He doesnt believe us even though he begins wincing with pain after 3 hrs at Epcot in his Wally World sneakers. Mom is trying desperately to make sure that this doesnt happen this time around. Good luck, Mom, youre a more persistent woman than I.
Since this trip was kind of a last minute thing, we havent made ADRs. I know, I know, what can I say, we like to live on the edge. No, really there are several places outside of Disney that Joey wants us to try. Also, we are planning on eating our way around the Food and Wine festival one day, Tusker House and Beaches and Cream the next day, and eating things like dole whips and funnel cakes at MNSSHP. ADRs arent really necessary.
Our itinerary is pretty simple, Epcot all day Saturday Oct. 14th. Its our favorite park, and yes, it will take us a whole day to do what we want to d here. Not to mention that I have a surprise planned for Robert on this day. Next day well open AK and close down MGM. The last day is a relax day so that we can all party hard at MNSSHP that night.
We leave in 13 days on Oct. 13th. Yes, I know why would an otherwise intelligent family of 4 drive 8 hours to Orlando on Oct. 13th only to drive 8 hours back in 4 days? Well, duh its Disney.
Starring:
DMe Laura Beth (aka Snow White)- stressed out college Music Theory and Composition major, who needs this Disney trip - badly!
DH Robert (aka Pooh Bear) - aspiring chef (currently a catering and advertising director at a specialty foods market) who is a converted Disney nut (hey, hes married to me!)
DM Sharon - The cutest, sweetest, and best Mom and Disney lover. The woman puts Martha Stewart to shame.
DF Mike - Dad is a pastor and also has a job at an oil co. so, he needs this trip pretty badly, too. We say he has a split personality - one part Robert Schuler (eloquent pastor of The Hour of Power fame) and the other part is Homer Simpson (nuff said).
Also starring:
DB Joey - who has the unfair advantage of living in Orlando and seeing his beloved Rock n Roller Coaster on a regular basis.
DSIL Holly - (aka Tinker Bell) Has lived in FL most of her life. Now works at Disney and definitely has a giant stash of pixie dust somewhere
With guest appearances by:
DNephew Skeeter - Joey and Hollys dog #1, a feist. Also known as Skeeturd (if youre talking to Joey).
DNiece Audrey - Dog #2 a German Shepherd mix. Joey has lovingly dubbed her Lardrey due to her Pooh-ish size. He also refers to her as The Lard Missile and one other name that isnt appropriate for the DIS.
Pre-trip report elation and explanation:
Originally this trip was to be taken by Roberts cousin, her husband, and their niece. They had a change of plans in August and had to back out. Soooooo, Mom and Dad decided that this would be a great time to go see Joey and Holly (and Mickey). Also, I had already bought tickets to MNSSHP ( 5 of them to be exact) so Robert and I were going - no matter what (a little Nazi-ish of me I admit, but cmon its a trip to Disney AND MNSSHP were talking about!!)
Also, I was diagnosed with systemic lupus over the summer, and this trip was the only thing I really had to look forward to. The planning and anticipation of the trip (along with discovering the DISboards) really helped to keep my spirits up in the first few months of dealing with the disease. Maybe I should write the Disney powers that be a thank you letter? Nah, hundreds of dollars of my familys money should be enough of a thank you, dont you think?
Discovering the DIS has been truly great. Its a wonderful community, not to mention a whole slew of people who are as obsessed with Disney as I am! *cue Hallelujah Chorus*
So, Mom and I have braved Home Depot at rush hour to collect our LGMHPC. Robert even picked some up for us!! He handed them to me one afternoon and I was counting them. When I got to the end there was a Galactic Blue paint chip ( which is actually a color I might paint a room some day). I asked him why he got one that color and he said, Well, these ladies near me were staring at me and I picked that one up like I was comparing colors.
Weve debated what to do about costumes for MNSSHP. Originally, Robert and I were going to take our Snow White and the Prince costumes (Mom made them for us and they are awesome!). However, satin+Disney+Orlando humidity = one very cranky couple.
We ditched that idea pretty quickly.
Dad was actually going to dress up with Mom (big shock to the rest of us - hes not always a costume kinda guy). I think they were going to go as Mouseketeers. But, we finally all decided that we would rather wear Halloween or Disney (or Disney Halloween) shirts and enjoy the party (and being in short sleeves). We also figured Joey and Holly would have nothing doing with dressing up.
Now that the Costume Debate of 2006 is over, here are the results (cue CNN breaking news announcement): Mom, Dad, and Robert will most likely buy shirts when we get to the World. I might possibly wear my Wicked the Musical shirt and get my face painted green and black or just wear a Snow White shirt and a red ribbon in my hair. Joey joked once about getting a shirt that said If youre skeered, say Skeered. (Were from an interesting part of North Alabama, so weve actually heard people say this in everyday life). Ideas from all of you are welcome in this matter because we still have 13 days to change our plans.
Mom and I are in the final stages of our Disney planning routine. Weve both drilled our DHs. I just asked Robert if he has everything he needs, hes a big boy and if he forgets something - well, hes up a creek without a paddle. Moms a little more serious. Heres a sample of the dialogue.
Mom: Mike, do you have comfortable shoes to wear in Orlando?
Dad: Yes.
Mom: All right then, prove it. I want you to wear them this weekend and prove to me that they are comfortable.
You see, several times that weve gone to Disney, Dad has waited until the last minute to buy shoes. A DIS carnal sin. Not to mention that said shoes are cheap ones from Wal Mart. Dad claims that the only difference between brand names and generic is that they stop the production line and start adding a label. He claims he has seen this done. With white bread. Whatever. We have all tried to impress upon him that with some brand names you arent paying for the label, you are paying for quality. He doesnt believe us even though he begins wincing with pain after 3 hrs at Epcot in his Wally World sneakers. Mom is trying desperately to make sure that this doesnt happen this time around. Good luck, Mom, youre a more persistent woman than I.
Since this trip was kind of a last minute thing, we havent made ADRs. I know, I know, what can I say, we like to live on the edge. No, really there are several places outside of Disney that Joey wants us to try. Also, we are planning on eating our way around the Food and Wine festival one day, Tusker House and Beaches and Cream the next day, and eating things like dole whips and funnel cakes at MNSSHP. ADRs arent really necessary.
Our itinerary is pretty simple, Epcot all day Saturday Oct. 14th. Its our favorite park, and yes, it will take us a whole day to do what we want to d here. Not to mention that I have a surprise planned for Robert on this day. Next day well open AK and close down MGM. The last day is a relax day so that we can all party hard at MNSSHP that night.
We leave in 13 days on Oct. 13th. Yes, I know why would an otherwise intelligent family of 4 drive 8 hours to Orlando on Oct. 13th only to drive 8 hours back in 4 days? Well, duh its Disney.
Thats great, unfortunately, the real clock says 11:14. That means all good DISers (well, this one anyway) should be headed to bed! Night All! 
The holidays just aren't the holidays without a viewing of "Christmas Vacation!"
Considering that he was responsible for a recent pink/whites incident with our towels.... I dont know how good of an idea that is. Ive got to decide what Im taking today because there is no guarantee Ill even have time to say WDW this week. 
Yeah, Robert loves his girls. Every time I hear the theme song it reminds me of the first time we went to WDW together.
