The Super Planner dropped the ball---6/20 ADRS and November 2008 mini trip report

[crocko]

Great party.....glad you got your ADR's worked out. That's tough planning right there, I know.


Our ADR date is Friday.....good luck to us all on getting everything we want!

 

[disneylovinfamily]

Great party.....glad you got your ADR's worked out. That's tough planning right there, I know.


Our ADR date is Friday.....good luck to us all on getting everything we want!

Good luck to you! Let me know how you do. Are your going to try the online system?

 

[crocko]

Not planning on it.

Maybe I did it wrong, but doesn't look like you can do 90+10 online. Is that wrong?

Anyway, my sister is all set to get up and call at 6am(7EST) and get everything booked that way.

 

[disneylovinfamily]

I saw on one thread this morning that people were able to book 90+10 online. I will continue to assess the situation tomorrow and Friday. also. I figure since I can go on at 6 and not call until 7. I will give it a shot and then call is wosrt comes to worst.

 

[disneylovinfamily]

My dreams may be realized this October! DH and I have always talked about doing a just us trip since we had to cancel our honeymoon.

Well since I am a stay at home mom, money is REALLY tight and we do major budgeting to be able to make it to Disney every year! This summer DH got a weekend job with some buddies setting up bounce houses and has really been making good money---one weekend paid off our family trip this year! I am also doing my sewing jobs, on a break since I am getting ready to be beach bound but will be listing like crazy when I get back to maybe make a few hundred more to squirrel away for Disney, Roseanna’s birthday and Christmas. We live pay check to paycheck but these extra jobs have been helping a lot. Our September trip is paid for a lot early then I thought it would be and I keep having this tugging at my heart that this may be the right year for me and DH. The stars are starting to align for us!

First DH is military so we would qualify for the free ticket for him and the $99 5 day pass for me! So for $99 we would have our tickets!

Next Disney is also offering military 40% off rooms this year so we could stay at a Value for about $215 for 3 nights.

Our anniversary is on Monday October 19th and DH always has off Mondays from work so he would only need to take Friday off for us to get 4 days in Disney. His boss will need to front him 2 hours of leave (fingers crossed he says yes)

Since we will just be back from Disney for about 2 weeks, I feel like the guilt of leaving the kids behind will be minimal and since we will have just eaten at all our fav restaurants on the dining plan, we could do mostly counter service on this trip to save more $.

I checked airfare last night and I can get Arirtran flights for 49 each way so about $230. And since Airtran takes Paypal, I could pay the tickets now since I have more than that in my account right now.

So for about $550 we could do Disney for 4 days just the two of us! DH is supposed to talk to his boss today and let me know but it looks hopeful! DH could easily pay for the rest of the cost of the trip in just one day at his extra job so it is really possible!

I don’t know if we will ever have this opportunity again for years because the military deal is so sweet and perfect for a weekend trip like this. It wouldn’t have worked for the family trip because we like to have at least 7 park days. Keep your fingers crossed with me and I will let you know what happens!

 

[disneylovinfamily]

BREAKING NEWS!!!!!!

I just booked our vacation for me and DH! 4 days, 3 nights at Pop! I also booked and paid for the flight! I am so happy, I could burst with excitement! DH called and said his boss may be out all week and to just book it. He is sure he will front him the 2 hours needed. I am litterally shaking I am so happy!


Ok fo my fellow PTR followers, in the words of the conductor from our Thomas Train ride (go reread it if you must) you are going to get (wait for it!)

A TWO FOR ONE PRE TRIPPIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!​

 

[disneylovinfamily]

Thought I would have fun with ya and ask your opinions. Friday, they are having a fther son look alike contest. Now I think as does most people we come in contact with think that Russell is the spitting image of Mark. The 1st prize is $500 gift card to the mall. I am going to dress them alike too. Do you think we have a chance? This is not the best pic but I just snapped it quick.

 

[raraloveseeyore]

I think they look very much alike. I'll bet that dh looked liked the little guy when he was little!

 

[disneylovinfamily]

I think they look very much alike. I'll bet that dh looked liked the little guy when he was little!

OK smarty pants! Yes the baby pics are eerily similar! But you are biased Rara since this was your idea for entering them so your vote here doesn't count!

 

[lovesdumbo]

OK smarty pants! Yes the baby pics are eerily similar! But you are biased Rara since this was your idea for entering them so your vote here doesn't count!

Congrats on booking your adult trip!!!!!!

Love your Disney night!!!!


I would say your chances for winning the father/son look alike are very good!

Could you make them T's to wear with their own baby photos on them?

 

[disneylovinfamily]

Congrats on booking your adult trip!!!!!!

Love your Disney night!!!!


I would say your chances for winning the father/son look alike are very good!

Could you make them T's to wear with their own baby photos on them?

Ohhh what a great idea! Not sure if I have time but that is a great idea They have matching Disney Hawaiian shirts that I was thinking of using but that is a great idea!

 

[crocko]

Yeah -- I'd say you have a shot. Plenty of kids whose resemblance to parents are only somewhat....but from kid to adult, there is still a good "identicalness" between those 2.

 

[Charleston Princess]

I'm here and all caught up!!!

Your children are absolutely precious!!! Not to mention how talented you are with your sewing!!!

You are going to love Riverside -- we stayed there in 2004, and it is just gorgeous!

And hurray for a bonus adults-only trip -- that's wonderful!

 

[disneylovinfamily]

I'm here and all caught up!!!

Your children are absolutely precious!!! Not to mention how talented you are with your sewing!!!

You are going to love Riverside -- we stayed there in 2004, and it is just gorgeous!

And hurray for a bonus adults-only trip -- that's wonderful!

Thanks so much! I love your trippie and am so happy you came over to read mine I am really looking forward to satying at POR and definatly about the mommy daddy only trip!

Yeah -- I'd say you have a shot. Plenty of kids whose resemblance to parents are only somewhat....but from kid to adult, there is still a good "identicalness" between those 2.

Thanks, I am hoping the cute factor helps but it will be fun either way

 

[ilovemickeymost]

yippie. im so excited for you two

 

[disneylovinfamily]

yippie. im so excited for you two

Thanks girlie! It is about time you tuned in

 

[Raecheal]

Well I'm finally caught up....

I just need to say it looks like everyone enjoyed the visit with Thomas.... You are an amazing mother... I can really tell you love your children and put your whole heart into it. That is so nice to see and read about. Your countdown is AMAZING...I've never seen anything like it.

I"m so happy for you and DH!!!

 

[disneylovinfamily]

Well I'm finally caught up....

I just need to say it looks like everyone enjoyed the visit with Thomas.... You are an amazing mother... I can really tell you love your children and put your whole heart into it. That is so nice to see and read about. Your countdown is AMAZING...I've never seen anything like it.

I"m so happy for you and DH!!!

Thanks so much! You are such a sweeti! I do adore my kids and I try to be the best mommy I can (I do have my moments where I am the mean mommy but I say it is for thier own good)

I LOVE LOVE my countdown! It was def a labor of love but it turned out so great and the kids love it. I had done the paper chanin thing and a calender sort but this I can use every year. I have even had a friend ask if she could borrow it when they take thier kids for the 1st time next year. So next year, my countdown my be in a new home for the year and I will have to come up with something different for us.

 

[micandminforever]

I just finished reading your PTR and is great. I enjoyed your day with Thomas, now I want to see Thomas.

How did getting your ADR go this morning?

 

[disneylovinfamily]

I just finished reading your PTR and is great. I enjoyed your day with Thomas, now I want to see Thomas.

How did getting your ADR go this morning?

Thanks so much! Thomas was so fun! He comes to our area about 3 times a year, we will definatly be doing it again!


Ask and you shall recieve, up next my ADR adventure this morning!