The *OFFICIAL JUNE 2011 THREAD* "Some Like it Hot" & Some Like it Even Hotter! Part 2

[SnowWhite33]

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! we leave in about 5 hours and I have a house full of kids who refuse to sleep (and that includes me!!) They're exhausted but they just keep feeding off of eachother "whispering" "we're going to disney!" its so cute! I can't believe we leave in 5 hours!!!

I hope you have a fantastic, pixie dust covered trip

 

[mommyoftwinz]

shine87- have a great trip. I hope they got some sleep but who can blame them, I still have 3 days and I can't sleep I'm so giddy.

Where did everyone go? It seems like there is less and less people, is everyone at Disney. We'll have to start counting down when people get back fromt there trips. I imagine the first group might be coming back next week.

 

[SnowWhite33]

Ok, are all of the Junies at WDW already?

I'm up early doing my online check in for Southwest-got A31-A34

This time tomorrow I'll be on my way....I just have to keep myself occupied today.

 

[anjalee6]

Ok, are all of the Junies at WDW already?

I'm up early doing my online check in for Southwest-got A31-A34

This time tomorrow I'll be on my way....I just have to keep myself occupied today.

We still have another 18 days until we head out! I hope there are still people around when we leave.

Enjoy your trip and report back to us when you return. Some f us want to know what to expect when we are there soon!

 

[anjalee6]

ARRIVING JUNE 6
mom863 June 6-10 @ Poly
Cindy-rella June 6-12 @ All Star Sports
sto6917 June 6-12 @ BC
ktenison June 6-12 @ AKL
HardShell June 6-12 @ ASMu
Swimmergirl June 6-13 @ BLT
SnowWhite33 June 6-15 @ CSR
bordlniowa June 6-17 @ Ft. Wilderness
Random65 June 6-17 @ POP
mommy2emmamaddie June 6-? @ ???

Disney tomorrow, the day is finally here.
You're all packed and ready; now it's time to cheer.
Hope your trip is merry and filled with special things.
And that you are surrounded with the magic that Disney brings! ​

Have a great trip everyone that is leaving tomorrow. Safe travels and be sure to report back to us when you return.

 

[anjalee6]

Starting to hit panic mode here. I know I have five days left, but they are busy with non-vacation things: soccer, piano recital, DD13 is getting her braces off(!), last few days of school for the kids. Working on my packing lists and can't wait to start gathering clothes and dragging the luggage out of the basement. Our neighbors left today for WDW, so I think that's feeding my "I'm out of time" hysteria.


Oh, hey anjalee6, can you add me to the list of who's going? As you may have guessed, I'm the other half to Em&Bec'sDad, going June 9-18 at AKL.

I have been buying little travel size things all weekend. I know what you mean about running around. The next two weeks before Disney are crazy for us. I added you to the list too.

 

[kschafer]

Today: pack suitcases and wrap up a few loose ends
Tomorrow: 3 short errands, load up the van and batton down the hatches (oh yeah, and go to work too )
Tuesday: We are off at 3 am!

Thankfully DS and hubby are both feeling better since having to come home early from school on Friday and I'm not showing any symptoms!

 

[anjalee6]

What attraction was shown in the New York City's Fair? Carousel of Progress

During the last remodeling of Journey to your Imagination, what popular character was taken out? Dream Finder

What is the name of the lake or lagoon that the Grand Floridian sits on? Seven Seas Lagoon

What is the name of the boat perched atop Mt. Mayday? Miss Tilly

What are the Walt Disney World Railroad Locomotive Names? ??? Nota big train fain so I can't answer this one but I know one of them was named after his wife so it is called the Lilly Belle.
What was the name of the submarine ride at Magic Kingdom? 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

What ride was designed with the help of an old erector set? Soarin

What company originally sponsored Space Mountain and gave the ride it's iconic colors? RCA

Can you name the countries in Epcot's World Showcase in Walt Disney World? Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, The American Adventure, Japan, Morocco, France, United Kingdom, and Canada

Where do they Page Mr. Morrow... Mr. Tom Morrow? TOmorrowland Trancit Authority or People Mover as we still call it. Where was this song used, "Tomorrow's Child"?

Where is this song used, "It's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow"?

Carousel of Progress

 

[mrssmith06]

I am SO excited!!!!!!
We are telling the kids TOMORROW and leaving out on Tuesday morning... We will arrive at WDW on Wednesday morning... 3 days!!!!!! YAY!!!!!

 

[turtlebean]

Just did online check-in!! This means we are actually leaving soon!! Only 6 more days and lots to do. I got the house cleaned yesterday. Now it just needs to stay that way. I told the kids we are not leaving to go to disney until the house is clean and I would sure hate for them to miss their flight b/c we were stuck cleaning up. That seemed to motivate them. Now I just need to finish doing laundry (I do see a light at the end of the tunnel), order water to be delivered, pick up a few more things, go to the bank, and finish packing. I'm getting so excited

 

[maybeecatlady]

The countdown is really on now. And I'm feeling the pressure of getting everything done. Between now and when we leave we have: Girl Scout field trip, softball practice (x2), baseball practice (x4), baseball tournament, gymnastics rehearsal, gymnastics recital (x2), haircuts, two school field trips, and of course, work. Somwhere in there I need to finish getting all the last minute items and pack. Argh!

But it'll all be worth it when we arrive in Disney!!!

 

[Dallas_Lady]

I am not allowed to go to Walmart or Target anymore between now and the trip. I keep going to pick up "just one more thing." I'm going to end up blowing my budget before we even get there.

 

[DCLbrideSept2009]

We have been driving from Texas. Left about 1:30 am Saturday and spent the night in tallhassee. Now we are about an hour from BWV!!

 

[anjalee6]

I am not allowed to go to Walmart or Target anymore between now and the trip. I keep going to pick up "just one more thing." I'm going to end up blowing my budget before we even get there.

I know what you mean. My daughter loves to wear princess dresses and she fell the other day and ripped one. I can't fix it so I am going to buy another one. DH doesn't think she needs a new one but she wants to wear it in Disney so how can I refuse?

We have been driving from Texas. Left about 1:30 am Saturday and spent the night in tallhassee. Now we are about an hour from BWV!!

Yay! That is so exciting! Have a great time!

 

[juliebug1997]

I am not allowed to go to Walmart or Target anymore between now and the trip. I keep going to pick up "just one more thing." I'm going to end up blowing my budget before we even get there.

Since it's just the two of us, we'll be spending part of next weekend buying up things we need.

I still can't believe: A) that we leave in 19 days; and B) that I'll get to be there for two weeks!!!!

 

[toomanycars]

Carousel of Progress

Where was this song used, "Tomorrow's Child"? Spaceship Earth

What are the Walt Disney World Railroad Locomotive Names?

Each of the four locomotives is named after those who greatly contributed to the efforts of the Disney Company and Walt Disney World.
[edit] No. 1 "Walter E. Disney"


"Walter E. Disney"


This locomotive is named for the man behind the mouse, Walt Disney (1901–1966). Walt loved railroads and his parks have always displayed his love for trains.

• Built: 1925
• Wheel Configuration: 4-6-0 "Ten-Wheeler"
• Serial Number: 58444
• Locomotive Colors: Red
• Coach Color: Red with Uncolored Poles
• Coach Number Series: 100
• Driver Diameter: 44 inches (111 cm)
• Locomotive and Tender Weight (dry): 67000 pounds (30,390 kg)
• Status: Operational

[edit] No. 2 "Lilly Belle"


"Lilly Belle"


The Lilly Belle is named after Walt Disney's wife Lillian Disney (born Lillian Marie Bounds) (1899–1997). "Lilly Belle" is also the name of the scaled-down steam locomotive Disney ran in his own backyard and the parlour car of the Disneyland Railroad.

• Built: 1928
• Wheel Configuration: 2-6-0 "Mogul"
• Serial Number : 60598
• Locomotive Color: Green and red
• Coach Color: Green
• Coach Number Series: 200
• Driver Diameter: 44 inches (111 cm)
• Locomotive and Tender Weight (dry): 61000 pounds (27,669 kg)
• Status: Undergoing overhaul

Lilly Belle has been retired from day to day passenger service due to frame issues and has been made the show train. All cars on her train except for the last do not have the new side plates. She is steamed up for the opening show where she brings Mickey Mouse and company to the front entrance. She is then brought back to the roundhouse and put on standby. Should one of the other trains have a problem, Lilly Belle would be attached to the other train's cars, since it takes several hours to add or remove the siding.
It should also be noted that Lilly Belle was built in 1928, which would make her as old as Mickey Mouse.
[edit] No. 3 "Roger E. Broggie"


"Roger E. Broggie"


This locomotive is named after Roger E. Broggie (1908–1991), who led the effort of acquiring the locomotives for the Walt Disney World Railroad and helped build Disney's own Carolwood Pacific Railroad. Roger Broggie was also the original Disney Imagineer who worked on the EPCOT Project.

• Built: 1925
• Wheel Configuration: 4-6-0 "Ten Wheeler"
• Serial Number: 58445
• Locomotive Colors: Green, red
• Coach Color: Yellow with red poles
• Coach Number Series: 300
• Driver Diameter: 44 inches (111 cm)
• Locomotive and Tender Weight (dry): 67000 pounds (30,390 kg)
• Status: Operational

[edit] No. 4 "Roy O. Disney"


"Roy O. Disney" at the Mickey's Toontown Fair station.


The Number 4 locomotive is named after Walt Disney's older brother and business partner, Roy Oliver Disney (1893–1971). Roy saw to the completion of his brother's dream after Walt's death in 1966 and completed the construction of then named "Disney World."
Roy renamed the resort in Walt's honor to "Walt Disney World" and died just shortly after the Magic Kingdom opened in 1971. Roy was originally offered to have the 4-6-0, Roger Broggie, named after him, so that the Walt Disney and Roy Disney engines would be alike, but he refused because he "didn't want to be compared to all the great things Walt has done." The Roy O. Disney was the only WDWRR locomotive that was not steaming at the park on Opening Day 1971. Its restoration was not finished until December of that year, after Roy's Death thus the company could now name the loco in his honor.

• Built: 1916
• Wheel Configuration: 4-4-0 "American"
• Serial Number: 42915
• Locomotive Colors: Green, Red
• Coach Color: Blue with Red Poles
• Coach Number Series: 400
• Driver Diameter: 46 inches (116 cm)
• Locomotive and Tender Weight (dry): 51000 pounds (23,133 kg)
• Status: Operational

 

[Mickeysgirl34]

We're leaving June 27th - July 7th

 

[Altoqueenkelly]

Still here!! Just busy busy busy getting ready for everything, still sooo much to do!! ugh!!!!


Can't wait tho! It's almost here

 

[Tink412]

Checking in!! We're doing our kids and dad fathers day trip June 19-26. We're staying at the Swan 6/19-6/22 and at the Dolphin 6/22-6/26. See you all there!

 

[MamaOdie]

Woohoo! 12 more days until we leave but I'm starting to feel the pressure. I've thrown things in the general direction of a suitcase so I won't be looking for them when it's time to actually start packing but I just don't feel as organized this time around so I'm sure we'll be missing something.