There's no place like "home" for the holidays...*updated 3/18 p. 43 and 44*

[kathleen27]

I love your list of things to do!!!
They sound fun and it looks pretty!

We have the Hidden Mickey book too!
This trip will be our first time with it, and I'd almost forgotten about it!

I have been looking at pins on ebay, and have not made a decision yet.
I guess if I'm going to order some I should do it quick.

Your old picture is so cute!
I think its a great idea to post them!
I keep asking my Mom to see the old photos from my trips as a kid, but I guess they are in a box somewhere and she has not looked for them yet.

Congrats on double digits!!!

 

[wdwgirl03]

The more interviews under your belt the better. You learn something new with each one.



Great idea! I loved your list.



I have those books! I've never gotten around to using them either. I loved the pic. That's a cool idea to go back to Memory Lane as each 10 days goes by. I began buying pins two trips ago, and I can't imagine ever trading the ones I have. I have thought about trading, but I just can't see giving any up.



Getting closer and closer! Subbing can be kind of crazy, but hey, you're learning how to think on your feet and survival.

Great price on the pins. I can't wait to see the ones you ordered!!!

Thanks for all the comments!

For 98 days!!!!!
It will just fly by!
That picture was so cute!
It sounds as if it was an interesting experience, your first time subbing - I've worked bank before and it's always hard going in somewhere new for just a short time. But all the experience counts!
Good luck with the pin trading.
Di x

Oh, I know, Dec. 16 will be here before I know it. And your trip is sooooo close!

Yeah, it was kind of a crazy day but it was nice to be back in the classroom. You have some good days and you have some bad days.

YaY for subbing. Hopefully you'll get more gigs so you can get some vacation money in your pocket!

haha, exactly!

I'm behind reading, but I love this picture! That's a great idea posting pictures from past trips.

Thanks...that picture is probably one of my favorites.

I love your list of things to do!!!
They sound fun and it looks pretty!

We have the Hidden Mickey book too!
This trip will be our first time with it, and I'd almost forgotten about it!

I have been looking at pins on ebay, and have not made a decision yet.
I guess if I'm going to order some I should do it quick.

Your old picture is so cute!
I think its a great idea to post them!
I keep asking my Mom to see the old photos from my trips as a kid, but I guess they are in a box somewhere and she has not looked for them yet.

Congrats on double digits!!!

Thanks!

That's cool you have the HM book too. I've looked at it and it seems really interesting. And it'll be fun trying to find some of the Mickeys!

Oh, there's so many pins on ebay it's crazy. I've sort of gotten into those cast member ones since I haven't traded before. But you should get some...there are some pretty good deals out there from decent sellers.

Thank you! It's so much fun looking back at all those old pictures.

 

[Becx N Gav]

I'm loving your PTR so far

I hope things come together with your job, must be hard not knowing whether you'll be working or not

I do hope you enjoy MVMCP, we decided to not do it this year (it'll give us an excuse to go back again another Christmas) as we heard the DVC Merry Member Mixer will be good fun, are you guys going?

Thanks for posting the Christmas pics, they're awesome As are the older ones - too cute I can't wait to see all the resorts, they go totally to town with the decs

I'm getting so excited now, looks like we may meet a few Disers too I'm trying to keep track of all the people going when we are. Also we may go to a Drink Around The World - prob turning into a crawl - LOL

It's amazing how quick the days are going now, weeks just fly by

Can't wait to hear more about your plans, and see some more pics

 

[wdwgirl03]

I'm loving your PTR so far

I hope things come together with your job, must be hard not knowing whether you'll be working or not

I do hope you enjoy MVMCP, we decided to not do it this year (it'll give us an excuse to go back again another Christmas) as we heard the DVC Merry Member Mixer will be good fun, are you guys going?

Thanks for posting the Christmas pics, they're awesome As are the older ones - too cute I can't wait to see all the resorts, they go totally to town with the decs

I'm getting so excited now, looks like we may meet a few Disers too I'm trying to keep track of all the people going when we are. Also we may go to a Drink Around The World - prob turning into a crawl - LOL

It's amazing how quick the days are going now, weeks just fly by

Can't wait to hear more about your plans, and see some more pics

Thanks! I'm glad you decided to join in!

Yeah, it is kind of annoying not knowing if I'll have an assignment from day to day. Sometimes I'll get a subbing job for a couple days and sometimes they'll call in advance but most of the time it's phone calls at 5:30 in the morning.

I am sooooo excited for MVMCP! We had so much fun at MNSSHP and the Pirate and Princess Party. I'm sure this one will be just as great. I had not heard of the DVC thing until you mentioned it so I did a search on yahoo for it. It sounds like a great time! I'll have to say something to Dad and my sister about that. And keep my eyes peeled for the dates.

I'm glad you enjoyed the pictures. I agree, they do go all out. And I love it!

I am getting really excited too! I think it would be so fun to meet some DISers.

 

[Michelle_and_Aaron]

Yay, now you have another party to go to when you are down in WDW!
That sucks about the subbing thing being so sporadic and calling so early in the morning like that. I guess getting sick isn't really something you plan for but that is even worse because does that mean that there is no prepared plan for you when you get called in like that?
Just think, three months! Yay! Even crumby subbing jobs fade away when you think about that right??

 

[Figment's Friend]

Hi, there, what a fun PTR! I have to completely agree with you; there is no place like Disney at Christmastime! There is just even more magic in the air, everything is gorgeous. This will be our third MVMCP this year, so you can see how much we love Disney in December -- the party is a blast!

I'm also new into the Disney-pin fiasco so I guess we'll have to help each other out! It is quite addicting and fun! Great pictures of everything so far, I'm in!

 

[wdwgirl03]

Yay, now you have another party to go to when you are down in WDW!
That sucks about the subbing thing being so sporadic and calling so early in the morning like that. I guess getting sick isn't really something you plan for but that is even worse because does that mean that there is no prepared plan for you when you get called in like that?
Just think, three months! Yay! Even crumby subbing jobs fade away when you think about that right??

Yeah, the DVC thing sounds like fun! And I saw everyone gets a free gift too. It is annoying when they call so early...I like it much better when they call in advance because teachers have meetings or whatever. As for when they get sick, it's usually not a problem with the plans since they all have the entire week planned ahead of time.

Ahhh 3 months! Seems like forever but I know it'll be here so soon!

Hi, there, what a fun PTR! I have to completely agree with you; there is no place like Disney at Christmastime! There is just even more magic in the air, everything is gorgeous. This will be our third MVMCP this year, so you can see how much we love Disney in December -- the party is a blast!

I'm also new into the Disney-pin fiasco so I guess we'll have to help each other out! It is quite addicting and fun! Great pictures of everything so far, I'm in!

Hi! to my trip report...I'm excited to have another reader. Yes, WDW does seem more magical at Christmas...don't you just love it?! That's so cool you're going to your 3rd MVMCP. It's something we've always wanted to do and I can't believe we are finally getting to go!

haha, yeah, I really have no idea how the whole trading thing works but I love collecting the pins so I feel like I need to try it.

 

[Dr_Finkelstein]

Sorry, just catching up!
Feeling more positive today, but still a bit shell shocked!! I keep thinking it could've been a lot worse. At least we're booked up again!
Will have a read through tonight to catch up properly!
Di x

 

[wdwgirl03]

Sorry, just catching up!
Feeling more positive today, but still a bit shell shocked!! I keep thinking it could've been a lot worse. At least we're booked up again!
Will have a read through tonight to catch up properly!
Di x

I'm glad you are feeling better today...I know that I would be shocked too. Heck, when our flight got cancelled in December I was in tears almost and we were lucky enough to get on a flight that same day. But I'm so happy you are still able to go!

 

[wdwgirl03]

Alright, a little update on our trip, and I'm not quite sure how to take this...

We got a call this morning from the airline we are taking saying that there have been some changes to our flights. We were originally scheduled to leave Milwaukee around 9:30 in the morning and then on the return home, our flight was scheduled for 11:00 or so. Now we are going to be leaving a couple hours earlier, at 7:30. The return flight home is also a couple hours later. On the one hand, I'm happy because that means we get into Orlando earlier but on the other hand, it worries me a little. When we first booked the flights they were scheduled for one time, then the airline cancelled a bunch of flights (Orlando ones included) but the one we are on was still going. Then we got a call a few weeks later saying that the times were changed and now they're changing them again! We know that Midwest has been having a lot of problems lately and that there is a chance that we may end up not being able to go because of what's going on. I just hope that we'll be OK and they can hang on until December. Guess we'll have to see...but this is kind of unsettling.

 

[Becx N Gav]

Thanks! I'm glad you decided to join in!

Yeah, it is kind of annoying not knowing if I'll have an assignment from day to day. Sometimes I'll get a subbing job for a couple days and sometimes they'll call in advance but most of the time it's phone calls at 5:30 in the morning.

I am sooooo excited for MVMCP! We had so much fun at MNSSHP and the Pirate and Princess Party. I'm sure this one will be just as great. I had not heard of the DVC thing until you mentioned it so I did a search on yahoo for it. It sounds like a great time! I'll have to say something to Dad and my sister about that. And keep my eyes peeled for the dates.

I'm glad you enjoyed the pictures. I agree, they do go all out. And I love it!

I am getting really excited too! I think it would be so fun to meet some DISers.

I do hope the jobs come regularly

The Merry Member Mixer is on Thursdays (hopefully, it was last year, just did a search and they release the dates in Nov don't they know we need to plan ) - if so 11th and 18th whilst we're there. We're hopefully going to the 11th and if we enjoy it we'll go back on 18th (hope you can squeeze it in ) The times were 3-5pm so should be at a similar time.

As soon as I hear anything about it I'll let you know

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Hi there! Your holiday pictures are just what I needed to see today. I have always wanted to see WDW decorated for the holidays and I will live and in person this December! It looks amazing.

Love the vintage picture!

 

[Dr_Finkelstein]

Alright, a little update on our trip, and I'm not quite sure how to take this...

We got a call this morning from the airline we are taking saying that there have been some changes to our flights. We were originally scheduled to leave Milwaukee around 9:30 in the morning and then on the return home, our flight was scheduled for 11:00 or so. Now we are going to be leaving a couple hours earlier, at 7:30. The return flight home is also a couple hours later. On the one hand, I'm happy because that means we get into Orlando earlier but on the other hand, it worries me a little. When we first booked the flights they were scheduled for one time, then the airline cancelled a bunch of flights (Orlando ones included) but the one we are on was still going. Then we got a call a few weeks later saying that the times were changed and now they're changing them again! We know that Midwest has been having a lot of problems lately and that there is a chance that we may end up not being able to go because of what's going on. I just hope that we'll be OK and they can hang on until December. Guess we'll have to see...but this is kind of unsettling.

I'm really keeping fingers crossed for you - I know exactly what you're worried about!
If the worst happened, how easy is it to get other flights/transport you could get?
It might be worthwhile to check out other options now.
How easy would it be to change to another (more stable) airline?
for luck!
Di x

 

[Becx N Gav]

Hi there! Your holiday pictures are just what I needed to see today. I have always wanted to see WDW decorated for the holidays and I will live and in person this December! It looks amazing.

Love the vintage picture!

Woo Hoo, another Decmber Diser We're multiplying

And you're going in Oct That's just greedy - have a wonderful time

wdwgirl03; that's not good with the airlines messing you around (well more time in Orlando is good, but not the re-sheduling). Did you hear about the UK company XL? (I'm not trying to scare you but it pays to be prepared) yesterday they went into admisitration and loads of passengers were stranded in Orlando, in UK airports and in Europe Horrible way to end your holiday

 

[wdwgirl03]

I do hope the jobs come regularly

The Merry Member Mixer is on Thursdays (hopefully, it was last year, just did a search and they release the dates in Nov don't they know we need to plan ) - if so 11th and 18th whilst we're there. We're hopefully going to the 11th and if we enjoy it we'll go back on 18th (hope you can squeeze it in ) The times were 3-5pm so should be at a similar time.

As soon as I hear anything about it I'll let you know

Thanks...I got another call last night for a job on Monday. I have a feeling now that this is going to be the 3rd week of school I'll be getting more calls.

Yeah, keep me posted if you hear anything! I don't get why they don't release the dates until November.

Hi there! Your holiday pictures are just what I needed to see today. I have always wanted to see WDW decorated for the holidays and I will live and in person this December! It looks amazing.

Love the vintage picture!

Hi! Thanks for stopping by! I'm so glad you liked the holiday pictures. You are going to love seeing the decorations...it's even better in person!

I'm really keeping fingers crossed for you - I know exactly what you're worried about!
If the worst happened, how easy is it to get other flights/transport you could get?
It might be worthwhile to check out other options now.
How easy would it be to change to another (more stable) airline?
for luck!
Di x

Thank you! Once they started with all this talk about another airline trying to take over I was thinking about trying to get another flight. I'm not sure what is available right now. Really the only reason we're taking this airline is because we had a couple of free flight vouchers. We'll have to see if there's anything else but honestly the way the airline industry is right now I don't know who to trust.

wdwgirl03; that's not good with the airlines messing you around (well more time in Orlando is good, but not the re-sheduling). Did you hear about the UK company XL? (I'm not trying to scare you but it pays to be prepared) yesterday they went into admisitration and loads of passengers were stranded in Orlando, in UK airports and in Europe Horrible way to end your holiday

I think I might have been reading about that company somewhere on here. That would really be a bummer.

BTW, I see you have a High School Musical banner in your signature...I love that movie! In fact my sisters and I watched it last night.

 

[tinkerbell87512]

That would make me nervous with the flights. I hope they don't change anymore for your sake. Isn't it crazy how much all the flights are changing. Ugh it's awful how much they are cutting back!

 

[Lady Lallie]

I can't believe I missed the start of your PTR! I am so excited to hear about the trip in December!

 

[wdwgirl03]

That would make me nervous with the flights. I hope they don't change anymore for your sake. Isn't it crazy how much all the flights are changing. Ugh it's awful how much they are cutting back!

I hope they don't change them anymore either. *crosses fingers*

I can't believe I missed the start of your PTR! I am so excited to hear about the trip in December!

Ohh yay, another reader! Welcome aboard.

I'm going to go check out your TR now! Oh, and I love your WALL-E avatar.

 

[wdwgirl03]

OK, this is a totally random post, but I went to the mall with my sister today. She's a lurker on the DIS (apparently she has an account but doesn't really post ever) and she told me she somehow found my PTR when I responded to another thread. I told her to come in and join in on the fun (this is the sister who came in May but isn't coming in December).

So Claire, if you are reading this HI!!! I'm waiting for you to come out of your lurkdom. I don't even know your username on here.

 

[tinkerbell87512]

Hi Claire!

Come and join in on the fun!!!