The Pursuit of Disney Magic (June 7-14, 2008) ~ UPDATED 9/30 pg. 191

[emmiesmom]

Crocs come in brown and pink with Minnie heads??!!! I am constantly learning from your pre-trip report teacher: learning, planning and then hopefully shopping!!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Trust me- it's really easy! Because of this thread I decided to actually use one of mine yesterday to test it out.

If you get around to it, be sure to post pics, I'd love to see how they turned out!

Don't you just love the crocs? I wore them to Disney two years back without even realizing what a theme-park phenomenon they were! Now I have my croc mary janes and croc primas and have never looked back!

I am thinking I will try the shirts over spring break when I have some time to figure it all out!

I do love crocs -- now I am eyeing the Minnie Janes in purple for DD -- both DS and DD have the regular ones, but I am sure they will have outgrown them by the summer.

Crocs come in brown and pink with Minnie heads??!!! I am constantly learning from your pre-trip report teacher: learning, planning and then hopefully shopping!!

I was so excited when I saw them! The sad thing is that I will have to buy outfits to match them for this summer .

 

[DWGal210]

Watched it...loved it...ordered the DCL planning DVD.

I'm so happy to see that both Britt and Princess are thinking about the cruise...I'll let you know all the juicy details when I get back so you can convince your DHs that it's the way to go! And yes, since it leaves on your anniversary, that does count as a sign!

 

[scottny]

I'm glad you came -- I knew as soon as I read about your resort changing that I had to subscribe to your thread!

I did notice how comfy the Crocs were when I put them on -- I just hope they don't make my feet all sweaty!

my feet never once got sweaty and this was the second trip I used them.

The day I buy Crocs is the day.......I better hold my tongue cuz you just never know.

HEY!!! This is a respectable thread.
you never know till you try. they r very comfy.

 

[carissanboys]

Being a croc lover myself, your updated title really caught my eye I have some catching up to do, but I will be back

 

[carissanboys]

I'm seeing lots of similarities between us. We're the same age. I, too, have a Connor. My husband is in the Navy and yours use to be. I LOVE buying books. Love crocs. I'm excited to see what else we have in common

 

[carissanboys]

Ok - all caught up I really like your style of PTR'ing (I think I just made up a new verb). Kind of reminds me of my own

Looking forward to reading more!

 

[j_lehr]

I am still catching up on your PTR but so far, it has been fun to read!

I am a substitute, so I know a little what it is like in the middle school. I tend to like high school and elementary although most of the middle school kids I have had haven't been bad kids, most of them just want to be understood and respected.

I want to stay in AKL someday so I am definitely jealous! The only deluxe we have stayed in is Poly - for our honeymoon - and while it was reallly nice, I don't think we spent enough time at the resort to enjoy it! But I would love to have a view at the AKL of the animals!!

I LOVE your minnie crocs...I keep telling myself I should get a pair of crocs but they honesty don't look too comfty. But the little charms you put on top almost have me convinced!

 

[IluvXU]

Enjoying your report...not quite caught up yet.... We are trying POFQ for the first time about when you are there too. Love the crocs... I bought some last year for our trip and loved them!

 

[MouseEarsForLife]

I would buy a pair of Minnie Crocs, but as I just bought my Mary Janes I don't think that would go over well. I think for one to be truly croc-obsessed they would have to buy the wedge-dress shoe Crocs! I'm thinking about trying the flipflops out because as much as I love my Mary Janes... I still find them kind of ugly, but way comfortable.
Sassari
Cyprus
EDITED To add the two "dress" crocs (see above)

 

[Charleston Princess]

I'm so happy to see that both Britt and Princess are thinking about the cruise...I'll let you know all the juicy details when I get back so you can convince your DHs that it's the way to go! And yes, since it leaves on your anniversary, that does count as a sign!

Yes, you are now our official DCL investigator! We expect lots of pics and information! I started laying the groundwork today for DH to go for it -- little things like, "Hey, check out this pic of Castaway Cay." I know he's on to me, but I also know if I talk about it enough, he will finally give in to shut me up. That's what works with the WDW trips anyway .

my feet never once got sweaty and this was the second trip I used them.

HEY!!! This is a respectable thread.
you never know till you try. they r very comfy.

We'll convince Jordan yet! It's my new goal ! Good to know that my feet won't sweat -- I am now trying to decide if I need to break them in beforehand. Decisions, decisions!

I am still catching up on your PTR but so far, it has been fun to read!

I am a substitute, so I know a little what it is like in the middle school. I tend to like high school and elementary although most of the middle school kids I have had haven't been bad kids, most of them just want to be understood and respected.

I want to stay in AKL someday so I am definitely jealous! The only deluxe we have stayed in is Poly - for our honeymoon - and while it was reallly nice, I don't think we spent enough time at the resort to enjoy it! But I would love to have a view at the AKL of the animals!!

I LOVE your minnie crocs...I keep telling myself I should get a pair of crocs but they honesty don't look too comfty. But the little charms you put on top almost have me convinced!

I'm glad that you have had fun reading!

Substitute teacher -- you rock! I think that is one of the hardest jobs because the kids always want to test you! Middle schoolers are pretty great, but they are always wanting to test their limits.

Actually, I was surprised how comfy the crocs are! DD and DS have had so much fun getting the charms (jibbitz) to put in their crocs that I wanted in on the excitement too .

Enjoying your report...not quite caught up yet.... We are trying POFQ for the first time about when you are there too. Love the crocs... I bought some last year for our trip and loved them!

Thanks for joining in!

You'll love POFQ -- make sure you try the beignets in the bakery section!

I would buy a pair of Minnie Crocs, but as I just bought my Mary Janes I don't think that would go over well. I think for one to be truly croc-obsessed they would have to buy the wedge-dress shoe Crocs! I'm thinking about trying the flipflops out because as much as I love my Mary Janes... I still find them kind of ugly, but way comfortable.

Let me know what you think of the flip flops if you get them -- I am a flip-flop kind of girl in the summer, especially at the pool!

Hmmm...those are interesting dress crocs -- doesn't it defeat the entire purpose of crocs to put heels on them???

 

[Charleston Princess]

Being a croc lover myself, your updated title really caught my eye I have some catching up to do, but I will be back

I'm seeing lots of similarities between us. We're the same age. I, too, have a Connor. My husband is in the Navy and yours use to be. I LOVE buying books. Love crocs. I'm excited to see what else we have in common

You spell Connor correctly, too! What is your husband in the Navy? My dad was in the Navy for 22 years as a submariner, and of course, DH was in the Navy also -- so I have lived most of my life as a Navy brat. I still get teary-eyed when I hear Anchors Aweigh, and harbor a secret wish that my Connor will want to go to Annapolis.

Ok - all caught up I really like your style of PTR'ing (I think I just made up a new verb). Kind of reminds me of my own

Looking forward to reading more!

Now, I am totally intrigued as to what else we have in common -- I am headed over to your PTR and TR!

I am definitely liking the PTR'ing as a verb!

 

[carissanboys]

You spell Connor correctly, too! What is your husband in the Navy? My dad was in the Navy for 22 years as a submariner, and of course, DH was in the Navy also -- so I have lived most of my life as a Navy brat. I still get teary-eyed when I hear Anchors Aweigh, and harbor a secret wish that my Connor will want to go to Annapolis.

Yes, there's no Conor or Conner for me!

My husband is a CTR - cryptologic technician. He's never actually been stationed on a ship, although that could change this next time around. He works at ONI in Suitland, MD (basically D.C.). I really have no clue what he does because he has a high security clearance and can't talk about most stuff

Thanks for the welcome!

 

[MouseEarsForLife]

Let me know what you think of the flip flops if you get them -- I am a flip-flop kind of girl in the summer, especially at the pool!

Hmmm...those are interesting dress crocs -- doesn't it defeat the entire purpose of crocs to put heels on them???

I just ordered the capri crocs in the Chocolate/Cotton color. I think the same color scheme as the Minnie Janes. I've ordered the athens before and HATED them. I bought the athens off of Zappos, which are great- but had a totally unrevealing picture of these shoes. I returned them immediately.

However, I'm ordering direct from crocs this time.

Anyways, well- I'm all for a comfortable dress shoe, but I cannot imagine how easy it would be to balance in wedge-crocs. Plus I think they would lose the big plus for me with crocs- arch support! Who buys them? A review would be nice

 

[Charleston Princess]

Yes, there's no Conor or Conner for me!

My husband is a CTR - cryptologic technician. He's never actually been stationed on a ship, although that could change this next time around. He works at ONI in Suitland, MD (basically D.C.). I really have no clue what he does because he has a high security clearance and can't talk about most stuff

Thanks for the welcome!

Wow! That sounds pretty heavy-duty! My dad being on a submarine during the Cold War still can't/won't talk about a lot of the stuff that he did/saw.

Started reading your TR and burst out laughing because my DH is totally addicted to WoW! Sometimes we even have what I call parallel conversations where he is telling me about the latest quest/leveling/horde battle, and I respond with the latest DIS board information. It works for us though !

 

[Charleston Princess]

I just ordered the capri crocs in the Chocolate/Cotton color. I think the same color scheme as the Minnie Janes. I've ordered the athens before and HATED them. I bought the athens off of Zappos, which are great- but had a totally unrevealing picture of these shoes. I returned them immediately.

However, I'm ordering direct from crocs this time.

Anyways, well- I'm all for a comfortable dress shoe, but I cannot imagine how easy it would be to balance in wedge-crocs. Plus I think they would lose the big plus for me with crocs- arch support! Who buys them? A review would be nice

See, I need arch support too since I am essentially flat-footed. I guess it comes from spending too much time on my feet.

Will have to go and look at the capris and see what other colors they come in!

 

[MouseEarsForLife]

See, I need arch support too since I am essentially flat-footed. I guess it comes from spending too much time on my feet.

Will have to go and look at the capris and see what other colors they come in!

Be sure to take a look at the canvas capris, too. Same as regular ones but with fabric on the the top (like a real flip flop) instead of Croc material. I thought they were cute, but I preferred the colors on the Croc material ones. Okay so maybe I have a slight croc obsession. But it's only 3 (going on 4) pairs, honest! And that doesn't count the Minnie Janes if I can find a reasonable, well, reason to buy them.

 

[Charleston Princess]

Be sure to take a look at the canvas capris, too. Same as regular ones but with fabric on the the top (like a real flip flop) instead of Croc material. I thought they were cute, but I preferred the colors on the Croc material ones. Okay so maybe I have a slight croc obsession. But it's only 3 (going on 4) pairs, honest! And that doesn't count the Minnie Janes if I can find a reasonable, well, reason to buy them.

The canvas capris are cute, but my faves are the lime green capris (celery, I think they call it). I was all set to go ahead and get them, but they are out of stock in my size . I'll just have to wait until they come in -- in the meantime, I better look for a bathing suit that will match -- whew, Disney planning is getting expensive!

 

[MouseEarsForLife]

The canvas capris are cute, but my faves are the lime green capris (celery, I think they call it). I was all set to go ahead and get them, but they are out of stock in my size . I'll just have to wait until they come in -- in the meantime, I better look for a bathing suit that will match -- whew, Disney planning is getting expensive!

Oooh! The Celery Capris rock! I was going to get those but I have celery Mary Janes and I'm just weird about that stuff. Bummer about your size- I'm sure they'll be in stock in time . About planning- I know, right? The other people in my party laughed at me when I bought 3 guide books. (Passporter, Unofficial Guide, Passporter's Open Mouse (Disabilities book)) I haven't told anybody yet that all my recent croc purchases are really for the trip! And then there's that whole shopping adventure I'll have to do because I have no summer clothes!.. oh dear

One way to cut down prices is the whole "make your own disney t-shirt" iron ons. Buy cheap t-shirts and iron on the designs. Disney store online has that awful shipping price most of the time, and Disney store at the mall has a very limited selection of anything adult.

 

[MRYPPNS]

I'm so glad I came over here tonight...got thru the whole thing.

You are a master of the Fuzzy Disney Math.

Can't wait for more!

I might have to get a pair of those mary janes mickey crocs. I have regular pink disney ones.