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

[WDWsBFF]

I leave today!!!! I'll be off-property till the 8th but then I'll be at BLT for the first time! Huzzah!

I should be sleeping right now for I have to be up again in 4 1/2 hours but I'm SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!

...K I'm gonna try to go sleep now.......right.......

 

[Band mom!]

We are here now!Today is non-park chill day, so of course, I spring for the ten bucks so I can connect up! We met carlnix30 and family at Epcot yesterday; very cool, even the teens spoke to each other! So far we have seen Fantasmic for the 1st time: loved it! Covered almost the entire MK in one marathon day: arrived at ropedrop, took a 3hr midday break, returned for CRT at 5:30 & stayed for EMH until 1:30 am! My DS loves MK! DH, DD17, and DS5 went fishing this morning in Crescent Lake, just off the coast of the UK All caught their first fish within thirty minutes & all got about 6 each.
Tonight is dinner at Kona (was originally at Yachtsman's but the kids liked the Kona menu better) 7 pm & if our timing is good, the water parade & Wishes from the Poly beach!

 

[mommyoftwinz]

I just wanted to check in before I *try* to go to sleep and say thank you to anjalee and all of the other Junies for making my wait not seem as long and more fun along the way.

I'm not taking the laptop and I'm not sure how to post from my phone, so I'll see you guys when we get back.

For the ones who are waiting to go, it will be here before you know it!

Have a great trip.

I love this thread, it has made the waiting so much more fun! You guys rock! I'm down to 48 hours! YIPPEE!!!

 

[Ms. Heimlich]

Today is the day I can check in on-line.... If I want to...

I still don't know!!!

ACK! Indecision is killing me!

p.s. the wait is almost over!!!

 

[archdandy]

Just wanted to post before I head out again but I am still here! We've been running around like chickens with our heads cut off trying to do last minute stuff for the wedding thats on Saturday and then Sunday we leave in the wee hours for our disneymoon!

 

[mrssmith06]

Told the kids this morning, they are so excited!!!!

Can't believe we are leaving tomorrow morning, Yipee!!!!!!!

 

[kittylady1972]

8 Days until we leave!!!

I still can't believe how fast the time has gone by this last month. My oldest "baby" graduates from elementary school in just over a week...where did the time go? How can he be going into SIXTH grade??!!

I spent my weekend preparing the travel activities for the kids and even put together a packet of stuff for my nephew, even though we wont' be travelling with him. Each of my kids has a storage clipboard that is full of colored pencils, pen and pencil, eraser and TONS of actitivity sheets for our trip back home. I printed off activity sheets for each state we'll hit on the way home: Florida, Georgia, SC, NC, VA and MD. They will learn a few facts about each state and have some activities to complete. Plus there are other travel activity sheets and games we'll play to help break up the trip. The same information was put together for my nephew. I bought him a clipboard and have some crayons and pencil and pen for him as well. I also bought a messanger bag at Target and put his name on it in glitter fabric paint. I'm going to make the same bags now for all of my kids.

For the train trip, I put together some additional sheets for just my kids. They have a small paper puzzle to play with of a train, a small paper tic-tac-toe board with train pieces to use for the Xs and Os, and a few train activity sheets and a journal to write a small sample about their trip. I think it will make a great keepsake for them for later.

I have packed our toiletries already and this week may start setting aside some of the clothing for the trip and packing it for myself. I may set aside a few outfits for the kids as well and start packing. This weekend will be the full packing time though. I expect we'll be fully packed for the most part by Sunday evening.

Kids still think we're leaving on Wednesday. I can't wait to see the look on their faces when they learn we are leaving early. Then the double-whammy when we pull up to the train station!

 

[mommyoftwinz]

Just wanted to post before I head out again but I am still here! We've been running around like chickens with our heads cut off trying to do last minute stuff for the wedding thats on Saturday and then Sunday we leave in the wee hours for our disneymoon!

Have a great honeymoon! That's so exciting, wishing you the best.

Told the kids this morning, they are so excited!!!!

Can't believe we are leaving tomorrow morning, Yipee!!!!!!!

I couldn't keep it a secret the long, they must have flipped, did you get a picture or video of it? Have a great trip, we'll be down there the day after you.

8 Days until we leave!!!

I still can't believe how fast the time has gone by this last month. My oldest "baby" graduates from elementary school in just over a week...where did the time go? How can he be going into SIXTH grade??!!

I spent my weekend preparing the travel activities for the kids and even put together a packet of stuff for my nephew, even though we wont' be travelling with him. Each of my kids has a storage clipboard that is full of colored pencils, pen and pencil, eraser and TONS of actitivity sheets for our trip back home. I printed off activity sheets for each state we'll hit on the way home: Florida, Georgia, SC, NC, VA and MD. They will learn a few facts about each state and have some activities to complete. Plus there are other travel activity sheets and games we'll play to help break up the trip. The same information was put together for my nephew. I bought him a clipboard and have some crayons and pencil and pen for him as well. I also bought a messanger bag at Target and put his name on it in glitter fabric paint. I'm going to make the same bags now for all of my kids.

For the train trip, I put together some additional sheets for just my kids. They have a small paper puzzle to play with of a train, a small paper tic-tac-toe board with train pieces to use for the Xs and Os, and a few train activity sheets and a journal to write a small sample about their trip. I think it will make a great keepsake for them for later.

I have packed our toiletries already and this week may start setting aside some of the clothing for the trip and packing it for myself. I may set aside a few outfits for the kids as well and start packing. This weekend will be the full packing time though. I expect we'll be fully packed for the most part by Sunday evening.

Kids still think we're leaving on Wednesday. I can't wait to see the look on their faces when they learn we are leaving early. Then the double-whammy when we pull up to the train station!

you have been very busy, I should make some activity sheets for my kids to do on the plane but my darn printer is having issues. I got to get a net ink cartridge I think. Have a great trip.

 

[Dallas_Lady]

Each of my kids has a storage clipboard that is full of colored pencils, pen and pencil, eraser and TONS of actitivity sheets for our trip back home.

Oooh, this sounds like a good idea! I think I may have to sneak off to the store just this one last time

 

[mommyoftwinz]

okay so I have less than 48 hours left til we arrive in Disney and I'm trying to make sure I have everything done. I'm finishing up my laundry today and cleaning the house. I just got my haircut, went to the bank, gassed up the car, put the mail on hold, put the newspaper on hold, lined up someone to water my garden and flowers while away, picked up fish feeder.

I just remembered I should run up to the post office to buy stamps for postcards and pack my address book. I love sending a lit piece of disney to everyone.

First thing I'm doing when I get to disney is grabbing a drink. That's when vacation will officially start.

 

[juliebug1997]

I teach Latin and I found some Hercules color sheets a couple of years ago for my kids as we talked about him. Not the true story at all but they love it and it entertains them for a while. Surely, you can find some others for the kids out there on the web too. Hmmmm, I do have some colors myself.

 

[kittylady1972]

Oooh, this sounds like a good idea! I think I may have to sneak off to the store just this one last time

If you have one near you, the local Five Below store had a ton of activity books there...for all ages! I got a huge one that ranged from K-6th grade and just made copies of the sheets to give to each of my kids so they all have the same...and I didn't have to buy three books and cart them around!

 

[turtlebean]

Just finished making my mousekeeping envelopes. My list is getting shorter!! We leave in 5 days!!!

 

[kat7709]

Dad just checked the mail and came back with our Disney Visa Redemption card! I can't wait to spend it this vacation!

 

[princesskelz]

Leaving in four days and we haven't even started packing yet.

 

[DannysMom]

Leaving in four days and we haven't even started packing yet.

And here I thought I was behind the curve at 1 week & 3 days out w/ no packing done. I did place my garden grocer order today tho!

 

[disneybarbie]

Hi everyone!

2 weeks today.. and we should be in Orlando the days are flying by now.. wedding preparations are all in hand.. think it's time to start getting things out ready to pack for honeymoon?!



Emma x

 

[wdwmom0f3]

Just back from a wonderful 9 days at Disney and let me tell you it was amazing. It was hotter here in Alabama than it was at Disney. We hit everything just right to stay cool so that helped too. The parks are just beautiful and the dining was as good as ever. The crowds seemed a little high to me but it was a holiday weekend-week, but we planned well and didn't miss a thing that we wanted to see. To all of you getting ready to go, I hope you have as good of a time as we did. I am already searching for dates to go back.

Oh, and those of you staying at Port Orleans Riverside, keep your eyes open!! We saw some bunnies, a BOBCAT by the laundry room & a snake on the walk way. The fish & game were also there removing a gator from the river, and the pool guy told someone we met that there is a 6ft snake in the bushes by the small pool close to our building (14-16) area. This made the trip a little more fun for us!

Also, we had a preferred room there and we were lucky to get building 14. While in the laundry room, I met someone who was in a preferred room in building 27, and she was complaining that it was so far away from everything, and there was no parking over there so they had to carry everything from the parking lot at the main building. She requested RIVER VIEW. If you have this requested, and you are not up for the hike, I would call now to make a change. (just something I learned that I thought I would share )

Have a magical time!!

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

Just back from a wonderful 9 days at Disney and let me tell you it was amazing. It was hotter here in Alabama than it was at Disney. We hit everything just right to stay cool so that helped too. The parks are just beautiful and the dining was as good as ever. The crowds seemed a little high to me but it was a holiday weekend-week, but we planned well and didn't miss a thing that we wanted to see. To all of you getting ready to go, I hope you have as good of a time as we did. I am already searching for dates to go back.

Oh, and those of you staying at Port Orleans Riverside, keep your eyes open!! We saw some bunnies, a BOBCAT by the laundry room & a snake on the walk way. The fish & game were also there removing a gator from the river, and the pool guy told someone we met that there is a 6ft snake in the bushes by the small pool close to our building (14-16) area. This made the trip a little more fun for us!

Also, we had a preferred room there and we were lucky to get building 14. While in the laundry room, I met someone who was in a preferred room in building 27, and she was complaining that it was so far away from everything, and there was no parking over there so they had to carry everything from the parking lot at the main building. She requested RIVER VIEW. If you have this requested, and you are not up for the hike, I would call now to make a change. (just something I learned that I thought I would share )

Have a magical time!!

Glad you had a great time!!! Let's see some pics!!! I can't believe you saw a bobcat!!!! Crazy! I was going to stay at POR in December and switched to POFQ b/c I heard POR was just so big.

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

Hi everyone!

2 weeks today.. and we should be in Orlando the days are flying by now.. wedding preparations are all in hand.. think it's time to start getting things out ready to pack for honeymoon?!



Emma x

I'm so excited for you!!! Lots of weddings this month. I'm headed to one this Sunday in Hudson Valley, NY and my mom is headed to one in Florida.