The Inlaws are coming, the Inlaws are coming. June 2-12-2011 PTR- UPDATED 10/20

[longing2Batdisney]

Hey Shannon! sounds like you booked some great ADR's and maybe with the new disney jr coming out and the Disney playhouse Live changing over to include some of the new shows maybe they will update the breakfast too!
too cute on the SW costumes sounds like they are going to have fun with that;
I hope Duncan is doing better since his tubes and the sleep training goes well for you guys...
are you subscribed to mousesavers newsletter? she has a link for a better rate on UT

 

[chicagoshannon]

I am subscribed to mousesavers. I think we have to wait til Feb or March to order though. I way overspent for Christma (darn Amazon) so we need a bit to recover. Good thing we don't live paycheck to paycheck!

I need to start doing a little Character research. Madeline keeps mentioning characters she'd like to meet like Prince Philip. I doubt he's even out anywhere but I need to find out. I also know she'd love to meet Rapunzel and Flinn but I've heard the wait for their meet n greet is ridiculous!

 

[longing2Batdisney]

hmmm... I think I have only seen the prince's during special occasions at the parks (in other TR's). Maybe if you find out where Rapunzel/Flynn is located you can make that a first on MK day and catch them before the line really builds up...

 

[brookelizabeth]

Yes! I'm still here! Just behind, as usual.

I (re)started WW last month, I love their new plan! There is a Weight Watchers Chat thread over on the WISH board here. It's a great group and pretty active, so there is always encouragement or something waiting there! I have 12 to loose to my first goal, then I would like to do another 15-20 after that. I'm doing little goals this time so I don't set myself up for failure. Last time I got within 5 pounds of my goal, but those last few would NOT come off and it took a LONG time to even get there once I got close, the weight doesn't fly off nearly as fast when you get lower.

I have purchased tickets through Undercover Tourist before and the tickets come very quickly-so you've got time.

I have read the line for Rapunzel and Flynn is long too, over an hour! But, I've also heard that it's very cute. I don't recall ever seeing Prince Philip. Maybe during one of the parties... However, sometimes they do throw random characters out there-ya never know!

 

[chicagoshannon]

Brook, I've purchased through UT also. They are super fast! Do you have the Tables in Wonderland card? I think I'm going to get one this time. It looks like all of our ADR's would benefit from it. I also noticed that Beaches and Cream participates so I"ll definitely have to make a point of going there for either lunch or dinner on the 3rd.

Yesterday I ordered a double stroller from Magic Strollers. We were just going to bring our umbrella stroller for Duncan. It's a nice umbrella stroller but doesn't have the greatest sun shade. Since it will be hot when we go I thought I better order one with a nice big shade. So I meandered over to the different stroller places and Magic Strollers had the best pricing. Then I thought that we might as well get a double. It wasn't much more and I talked with Eric and neither of us wants to end up carrying Madeline when it's that hot outside. I'm positive she won't want to be in the stroller much at all since she hasn't in the past but I thought it would be handy for entering and exiting the parks.

I also ordered phone number bracelets. She has been selectively listening lately and I want to make sure someone can get a hold of us if she wanders off. She has no idea what our cell phone numbers are.

In other news, our Disney store is closing. I went to the mall this weekend and decided to check out the store as I usually do. I walked in and the place was BARE! What was left was 50% off lowest price so I picked up 1 each of the CArs cars for Duncan for some point in the future, a Prince PHillip doll for Madeline, an Alice in Wonderland plush doll and a WHite Rabbit plush, a bunch of the small plush, some Rupunzel shoes, MInnie Mouse Ears, and a couple of straws... basically everything that was left. haha
I did almost cry though the whole time I was there. I just couldn't believe it was closing. That store always seemed so busy when I was in it. Now if I want to go to the store I have to drive half an hour away (to a really small store) OR go to the mall by the inlaws.

Oh I almost forgot. I ordered our customized maps today.

 

[chicagoshannon]

I also have to just complain. My laptop broke a couple of months ago. So I've been using our desktop. I can NOT get the disboards to "keep me logged in". It's driving me batty! Every other site will keep me logged in. It's just THIS ONE! So that's why I've been negleting this and other trip reports. I'll have a reply all typed out and hit post and it will say I have to log in. GRRRR

 

[DisneyAsh32]

I'm subscribing! We're going in June too! Now I need to go back and read.

 

[chicagoshannon]

I'm subscribing! We're going in June too! Now I need to go back and read.

Welcome. I see you have a PTR too. I"ll have to read yours.

 

[DisneyAsh32]

Your kids are adorable! I love that your husband and daughter are dressing up for star wars weekends. Me and my DBF watch ALL of the star wars movies over thanksgiving and loved every one of them. Before I had only seen the 1st one and he hadn't seen any of them. So we'll be in DHS for star wars weekends on june 5th!

 

[chicagoshannon]

Your kids are adorable! I love that your husband and daughter are dressing up for star wars weekends. Me and my DBF watch ALL of the star wars movies over thanksgiving and loved every one of them. Before I had only seen the 1st one and he hadn't seen any of them. So we'll be in DHS for star wars weekends on june 5th!

Yes, my hubby and daughter are nutso with Star Wars. Luckily, lately, my daughter hasn't watched them incessantly like she did 6 months ago.

I think we're going to try to get to DHS twice, that first Saturday the 4th and then the following Friday the 10th.

 

[chicagoshannon]

I think we're going to have a little change of plans. I talked to Eric last night about the possibility of the Wishes dessert party. I think we're going to do that instead of Wolfgang Puck for our date night. I have to wait for them to open the June dates up for booking though.

I tried asking my MIL about flights yesterday but she hasn't even looked at them yet. It's a bit frustrating to me since I don't have the times available to plan around.

 

[jngwright]

Hi! Love your PTR, some really fun things planned

We did the Wishes dessert party when we were there in June for Star Wars Weekends. It was really fun! It was nice to get off our feet and fill up with treats

Let me know if you want to know our super secret viewing location for the Star Wars parade. The parade was AWESOME! The place we sat was great because no one could sneak in front of us... It looks like the new Star Tours attraction will be open in time for SWW, too. I can't wait to see it!

Did you decide on BBB yet? I may have missed your post on it..

 

[chicagoshannon]

I'd LOVE to know your secret location for the SWW parade. We will definitely be seeing that. I just found out from MIL that FIL does not like ANY rides, I thought it was just coasters, so he can hunker down in the spot we want for a LONG time. haha

I have not decided on BBB. I was hoping MIL would offer to pay for it but that doesn't seem to be happening. She was just over here for a long time and didn't mention it at all. I think maybe I"ll call the barber shop and make an appointment for there instead. That's way more doable then the BBB. We already have a princess Tiana outfit so she can just wear that.

So MIL is way more excited about this trip then I thought. She just told me she got a Disney T-shirt and tote bag to carry around. lol

 

[DisneyAsh32]

I think we're going to have a little change of plans. I talked to Eric last night about the possibility of the Wishes dessert party. I think we're going to do that instead of Wolfgang Puck for our date night. I have to wait for them to open the June dates up for booking though.

I tried asking my MIL about flights yesterday but she hasn't even looked at them yet. It's a bit frustrating to me since I don't have the times available to plan around.

So glad you're going to do the Dessert Party. If only disney would open up those dates

 

[jngwright]

Okay-so you know when the parade goes between echo lake and the building that has Sounds Dangerous/Idol? There are some stairs and some pillars facing the lake. If you sit behind the parade line by the pillars, it is a great spot!!

The barbershop seems like a good idea, if MIL won't pony up for BBB! I was just on disneystore.com yesterday and they are having a good sale and free shipping (for any $ amount!) You better not let your MIL find out about that

 

[chicagoshannon]

Okay-so you know when the parade goes between echo lake and the building that has Sounds Dangerous/Idol? There are some stairs and some pillars facing the lake. If you sit behind the parade line by the pillars, it is a great spot!!

The barbershop seems like a good idea, if MIL won't pony up for BBB! I was just on disneystore.com yesterday and they are having a good sale and free shipping (for any $ amount!) You better not let your MIL find out about that

Thanks! I'll have to look at a map to find exactly where you're talking about. I can't quite picture it.

My MIL would be all over that sale. She's addicted to shopping (kind of like me but I'm learning restraint).

So I'm down almost 10 pounds in 3 weeks on WW. I hope I continue to loose at this rate. I Need to figure out how to work in some exercise. Duncan isn't a nap fan so my ideal time of exercising while Madeline is at school isn't happening. Maybe some day.

 

[brookelizabeth]

Brook, I've purchased through UT also. They are super fast! Do you have the Tables in Wonderland card? I think I'm going to get one this time. It looks like all of our ADR's would benefit from it. I also noticed that Beaches and Cream participates so I"ll definitely have to make a point of going there for either lunch or dinner on the 3rd.

We don't have the Tables in Wonderland card right now, but we have purchased it in the past. Joe didn't think it would be worth it this time because we haven't been doing much table service and we don't ever purchase alcohol. Plus, with the DVC and AP discounts alone, we probably wouldn't have made up the difference-or it will be very, very close.

As you probably know, we are big fans of the Wishes Dessert Party! It's not the most perfect view, but the desserts are delicious and it's so relaxing having a table, and not have to grab curbside and wait.

Good idea on the stroller! We were just talking about ours yesterday-we are bringing it, but fear it might break while in Disney and what we would do then. I'm going to keep Magic Strollers in mind, just in case!

 

[chicagoshannon]

We don't have the Tables in Wonderland card right now, but we have purchased it in the past. Joe didn't think it would be worth it this time because we haven't been doing much table service and we don't ever purchase alcohol. Plus, with the DVC and AP discounts alone, we probably wouldn't have made up the difference-or it will be very, very close.

As you probably know, we are big fans of the Wishes Dessert Party! It's not the most perfect view, but the desserts are delicious and it's so relaxing having a table, and not have to grab curbside and wait.

Good idea on the stroller! We were just talking about ours yesterday-we are bringing it, but fear it might break while in Disney and what we would do then. I'm going to keep Magic Strollers in mind, just in case!

Can you get AP discounts at restaurants? I know we get AAA at Earl so we may do that one day.

 

[brookelizabeth]

Can you get AP discounts at restaurants? I know we get AAA at Earl so we may do that one day.

Yep, certain restaurants offer various discounts...generally 10%, but they don't require the 18% gratuity either.

You also get 10% off pretty much ANY merchandise purchase. They have had that one going on for about a year!!

 

[chicagoshannon]

Yep, certain restaurants offer various discounts...generally 10%, but they don't require the 18% gratuity either.

You also get 10% off pretty much ANY merchandise purchase. They have had that one going on for about a year!!

That's great! I'll make sure to ask when we pay. I'm sure we'll end up eating at either Cosmic Rays or Pecos Bill... maybe the bakery at MK. Also probably PIzza Planet at DHS and Restaurenttasaurus at AK.