There's no time to slumber we're going back in November! we came we saw and started a TR for it all!

[Elevationist]

I can't see them changed anywhere?!?!

On the Disney Travel Agent portal (which I know you can't see but I can), next to the link to the November park hours, there's a little note: "Updated 5/11/15." It might be something minor, but I wanted to give you a heads up so you can make sure it's nothing that effects your dates.

 

[PrncessA]

Happy belated Mother's Day! I got the exact same earrings from my daughter on Sunday as well (although my son picked an Ariel tshirt out for me). Yay for Disneyfied kiddos!!


We just changed our Disney cruise to a WDW stay and we are overlapping with you a couple of days. We are actually planning on MVMCP on the 19th as well!

 

[Li Li]

Great Mom's Day gifts!

 

[JanaJohn]

12 more days until ADR DAY!!! YAY! I am very excited.

Plan A and my FAVORITE Plan:
11/16 MK BOG

This might be common knowledge, but I don't remember reading it in any of the PTR's or TR's I look at. On my recent trip I had no trouble at all getting an ADR at BOG. I called just after 11PM Chicago time making it just after midnight Disney time. After a very short wait I was talking with one of the CM's who was able to get me all the ADR's I was requesting. Don't wait for the next morning to call - do it at night! GOOD LUCK!!!

 

[MissMaryQC]

What a wonderful Mother's Day!!

I'm sorry Cracker Barrell sucked. I usually love the food there. Admittedly though since I had to give up dairy it's not nearly so yummy...

And yay for a great camera bag!! Can't wait for the Maine photos!

 

[JKeenz]

Yes you were pounded on with snow.. we didn't have the amount of snow. But we had the COLD. the below 5 cold forever! it was too cold to snow!! we had probably 4 days so far i was able to wear capri's with sweatshirts. One tee shirt day. I AM READY FOR THE SUN TO COME!!!

Hi I'm back! This work being busy stuff and getting ready for my BIL's wedding this weekend is really interfering with my ability to DIS!! We have had some HOT days already! Fans are going in the house, windows open, and one more AC to get in the window! Meanwhile, none of my summer clothes fit me because last summer I was pregnant, then in postpartum comfies for the rest of the summer... and needless to say things have shifted and my old clothes just aren't quite right... excuse to shop! in 5..4..3..2..1...

me too He has it in him to be a great player. just needs to get over this hump. Maybe a day at the batting cages will help too! WE WILL LOVE pointers! Ok so now i have to pack their mitts and balls? HA HA! right out on AoA lawn we can have a game!!! LOL

Sounds like a plan to me!

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I am in need of some fun Disney activities. I will more then likely go shopping tomorrow??
we need Temp Tattoos for when the MB show up. I need book and stuff to make Autograph books. The kids want to make a fairy garden we could make a countdown chain now!! Would also like to come up with outside activities if it's nice out i don't want to be stuck inside!

Once i have the ADR's in place it's time to start ROCKING out all the fun stuff... another movie for the kids. and update the binders i did for them last year. This will take up LOT'S of time and then POOF November will be here! YAY! Well that's what i am hoping for anyway..

I will say time is flying! I'm sure it will go slower once it gets closer, but I'm pleasantly surprised!
There you go again with the projects... awesome, love it! I started working up a daily newsletter to give to everyone each day on the trip, with a list of ADRs, FP+ reservations, and just general plans for the day. And because I'm a total history dork, I am adding on the back a little bit of "this day in disney history" stuff.

Update health stuff!

so taking care of me and the diet I AM ALREADY DOWN 7 POUNDS! I FEEL GREAT! i have been up and moving. Cleaning playing with the kids again! and what's that? HAPPY!!!

OK ENOUGH about me I need to tell each and everyone of you.. Yes you ALL MY FAVORITE Disney addicted people out there in Dis land
a VERY HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! remember you don't have to be a 'mother' in the traditional sense. A mom is someone who cares for others regardless of who it is! could be animals humans or well MINERAL! HA HA!

To all of you ferocious females out there HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!

No better Mom then Mrs. Jumbo!

So glad you are feeling better!! I think that is the biggest thing in life, just feeling better more so than any numbers on the scale or at the doctors office. I recently started exercising again (um yeah, now that my baby is 10 months, haha) and I just feel SO. MUCH. BETTER. I did workout a total of 3 times when I was on maternity leave, but nothing since going back to work in November. I used to be a bit of a gym nut in a previous life, so it feels good to get back to it. Although now it's a quick workout video at home instead of an hour or 2 at the gym. But seriously, I feel so much better in everything I do when I'm taking care of me first. Sounds selfish to say, but I can be a better wife/mother/daughter/sister/friend, etc!

Anyway, hope you continue to feel great and oh my goodness, only 5 days until ADR day!!

 

[Chicago Mo]

What a great Mother's Day!

And you've got my fave Disney song--on top of the world by imagine dragons. Followed closely by best day of my life. Both make me think of Disney and bring a tear to my eye!

Thanks! i hope you did too!
I LOVE imagine dragons. LOVE THEM!

ETA: almost any version I've heard of "when you wish upon a star" puts me in a Disney mood too

I have several versions.. SEVERAL.. the kids are a little tired of the song.. But this trip isn't all about them muuuuuha ha ha, they had last year

On the Disney Travel Agent portal (which I know you can't see but I can), next to the link to the November park hours, there's a little note: "Updated 5/11/15." It might be something minor, but I wanted to give you a heads up so you can make sure it's nothing that effects your dates.

send them to me?

Happy belated Mother's Day! I got the exact same earrings from my daughter on Sunday as well (although my son picked an Ariel tshirt out for me). Yay for Disneyfied kiddos!!

aren't they the cutest?! From the kids makes it even more special!!! Ariel tee shirt is adorable too!!!

We just changed our Disney cruise to a WDW stay and we are overlapping with you a couple of days. We are actually planning on MVMCP on the 19th as well!

I read that!!! EXCITING! what made you change? WOOHOO! more people to meet!!!!

Great Mom's Day gifts!

They are i just love my rug rats!!!

This might be common knowledge, but I don't remember reading it in any of the PTR's or TR's I look at. On my recent trip I had no trouble at all getting an ADR at BOG. I called just after 11PM Chicago time making it just after midnight Disney time. After a very short wait I was talking with one of the CM's who was able to get me all the ADR's I was requesting. Don't wait for the next morning to call - do it at night! GOOD LUCK!!!

Wait WHAT?!?! elaborate!!!!

What a wonderful Mother's Day!!

It was thanks!!!

I'm sorry Cracker Barrell sucked. I usually love the food there. Admittedly though since I had to give up dairy it's not nearly so yummy...

Exactly!!! everything else on the menu is wonderful.. but being on Atkins i was limited.. and it wasn't very good... should have ordered breakfast. BACON! LOL..

And yay for a great camera bag!! Can't wait for the Maine photos!

I do love this new bag it will hold my precious electronics and i will have them all with me in one bag instead of 3. this makes for packing a LOT easier!!! so happy!!!

Hi I'm back! This work being busy stuff and getting ready for my BIL's wedding this weekend is really interfering with my ability to DIS!! We have had some HOT days already! Fans are going in the house, windows open, and one more AC to get in the window! Meanwhile, none of my summer clothes fit me because last summer I was pregnant, then in postpartum comfies for the rest of the summer... and needless to say things have shifted and my old clothes just aren't quite right... excuse to shop! in 5..4..3..2..1...

Hey there!!! A wedding! how fun!!! that does take priority over the dis..
we got up to 90 last week this week is 40's yet today is supposed to get up to 60.. i do hope it does.
NONE of my jeans fit me! I would love to blame the kids but i had lost my pregnancy weight all 150 pounds of it. BUT the kids did wreck havoc on my body. especially my thyroid.. Now that i am on better meds i am feeling better and i am seeing the weight coming off again.. THANK GOD!

Sounds like a plan to me!

We are going to have so much fun!!! i have an update planned for today!!!

I will say time is flying! I'm sure it will go slower once it gets closer, but I'm pleasantly surprised!

I think because i am not watching the countdown it is going faster
I don't know.. once ADR's are done i know it's going to fly

There you go again with the projects... awesome, love it!

it's TIME to get it all done!!!

I started working up a daily newsletter to give to everyone each day on the trip, with a list of ADRs, FP+ reservations, and just general plans for the day. And because I'm a total history dork, I am adding on the back a little bit of "this day in disney history" stuff.

This is such a great idea!!! I hope you don't mind i steal the fun facts and stuff??? add it to the kids binders!

So glad you are feeling better!! I think that is the biggest thing in life, just feeling better more so than any numbers on the scale or at the doctors office. I recently started exercising again (um yeah, now that my baby is 10 months, haha) and I just feel SO. MUCH. BETTER. I did workout a total of 3 times when I was on maternity leave, but nothing since going back to work in November. I used to be a bit of a gym nut in a previous life, so it feels good to get back to it. Although now it's a quick workout video at home instead of an hour or 2 at the gym. But seriously, I feel so much better in everything I do when I'm taking care of me first. Sounds selfish to say, but I can be a better wife/mother/daughter/sister/friend, etc!

Exactly! if i feel better i can get so much more done! Like stairs! i can run up the stairs (with a knee brace) Yep, i need to get back on a work out program.. Especially walking. we need to get on our Disney walk workout.. Meg and i do it when the boys are practicing.. But i haven't been out there in a week or so.
No it is NOT selfish. it's taking care of you for the kids! still not about you. the kids need you! that's the way i see it.
What video do you use?

Anyway, hope you continue to feel great and oh my goodness, only 5 days until ADR day!!

i cannot believe this.. it's almost here!!!

 

[solana131]

SO that takes care of carry on #1! worry over. everything will be safe with me. on the plane taking pictures of D!

Ha! Her turn this time!! I will be waiting in the terminal with a paper bag over my head

 

[OregonMomToWDW]

I guess we all have our kids trained. I got a Rapunzel and Flynn umbrella from Hot Topic.

 

[Chicago Mo]

ADR UPDATES!!!

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ADR DAY: 5 days and counting!

Since ADR day is this Monday I need to admit something i did NOT know:

I did not know you can get online at 5am (central time) to make ADR'S.. someone want to explain how i did NOT know this?!?! Now (janajohn) is saying i can do them at midnight?!?!
Someone clue me in. I feel like a newbie here..

The boys had practice which left Meg and I home alone, so of course she put on our videos.. GAH they were to tiny in 2010! It was a blast to watch! Once the men of the household entered our humble home we had a family meeting to go over the plans.
We all really want Be Our Guest dinner, the only way I see being able to get it- is if I try for later in the trip.

11/14 - HDDR
11/15 - Teppan Edo
11/16 - Crystal Palace
11/17 - Tusker House
11/18 - Garden Grill
11/19 - Be our Guest and Party
11/20 - Rose and Crown
11/21 - O'Hana breakfast
11/22 - 50's prime time.

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Meghan is a little upset about not eating at any princess location. Yet we all promised next time we will do whatever she chooses!


OH OH OH! and i can choose my itinerary on the MDE!!! well up to November 20th! HOW FUN!!!
Been playing about with it for a while now.

 

[STLMickeyMom]

I love the i even miss the bathrooms pic!!!

Yes--do your ADRs the sneaky way! So say your date is May 15, get online and be ready at 11pm on the 14. They are on eastern time so when it says may 15 in their system at midnight, you can get in at 11 pm in the Midwest. I've heard it doesn't work sometimes, but it always has for me. I guess I should say that it's worked for me in the past--it could be different now--I'd try it anyway!

 

[Chicago Mo]

Ha! Her turn this time!! I will be waiting in the terminal with a paper bag over my head

Don't even start this again...

Yes it is D~ turn! She is In for a FUN RIDE!!!

I guess we all have our kids trained. I got a Rapunzel and Flynn umbrella from Hot Topic.

HOW FUN!!!! I love hot topic now!!!

I love the i even miss the bathrooms pic!!!

Found it while googling images!

Yes--do your ADRs the sneaky way! So say your date is May 15, get online and be ready at 11pm on the 14. They are on eastern time so when it says may 15 in their system at midnight, you can get in at 11 pm in the Midwest. I've heard it doesn't work sometimes, but it always has for me. I guess I should say that it's worked for me in the past--it could be different now--I'd try it anyway!

SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!! Oh giddy. this sounds like a great idea... I HOPE this works...

 

[KatMark]

Lets talk Disney!!!

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I am in need of some fun Disney activities. I will more then likely go shopping tomorrow??
we need Temp Tattoos for when the MB show up. I need book and stuff to make Autograph books. The kids want to make a fairy garden we could make a countdown chain now!! Would also like to come up with outside activities if it's nice out i don't want to be stuck inside!

192 days!!! ​

12 more days until ADR DAY!!! YAY! I am very excited. AND a friend showed interest and wants to have a TS with us! or two? I am over the moon excited for this!!!

I have been checking out the plans. A, B, and C.

Plan A and my FAVORITE Plan:
11/14 HS for 50's Prime
11/15 EP Teppan EDO Had a great meal here last week...fun and excellent food (the scallops were to die for)
11/16 MK BOG did dinner here last week and have lunch and dinner in July
11/17 AK Tusker House
11/18 EP Garden Grill
11/19 MK Crystal Palace MVMCP
11/20 DAY OFF Rose and Crown cancelled this for July due to going back to Teppan Edo
11/21 EP Ohana Breakfast
11/22 HS last day.

So worst case scenario switch BOG and CP. i hope this would work.

Plan B
11/14 Hs or Ep 50's Or teppan Edo
11/15 MK CP or BOG
11/16 EP Teppan or Garden grill
11/17 MK CP or Bog MVMCP
11/18 Day Off Ohana Breakfast
11/19 HS 50's?
11/20 AK Tusker house
11/21 EP Rose and Crown
11/22 HS departure day

Plan C:
11/14 AK Tusker house
11/15 MK CP
11/16 EP Teppan
11/17 HS 50's MVMCP
11/18 Day off Rose and crown
11/19 MK BOG
11/20 HS Ohana Breakfast
11/21 EP Garden Grill
11/22 MK departure day

I am not a big fan of Plan B or C. the only thing i do like is having a day off smack dab in the middle of the vacation. May change that around? do the party on the 17th and AK later in the week?

Once ADR are out of the way then i plan on purchasing the MVMCP tickets, and MM.



OHHHHHHHHH have you seen the new Magic shots with the character take over?
here is just one of the few:

There are several different ones!!! Very exciting stuff!!! One at each park!!! YAY!

Once i have the ADR's in place it's time to start ROCKING out all the fun stuff... another movie for the kids. and update the binders i did for them last year. This will take up LOT'S of time and then POOF November will be here! YAY! Well that's what i am hoping for anyway..

OK the hole in my head is starting to HURT! dang it.. advil time!


Hope you all have a great day!!!

Hope you and the family are well. I'm slowly trying to catch up.

 

[Pluto0809]

Now (janajohn) is saying i can do them at midnight?!?!

This would be so awesome if it works! It must be a well kept secret because I can't find anything about it on any web site. Plus the WDW site lists the call center as closing at 11 pm EST.

 

[CaseFace5]

5 days?!?!? WHERE IS THE TIME GOING?!?!?! Have you found a suitcase big enough to squeeze me into yet??

Glad to hear you are feeling better and that you had a great Mother's Day!!

 

[Lidian]

Midnight is a new one on me. Mine didn't open up until RIGHT AT 6AM EST on my 180. FPs are at midnight (or later, depending on what time MK closes), but I've not been able to get ADRs to work at midnight. That would be pretty cool if you did though.

Anyway, wanted to let you know I'm still around (and behind ). You look like you had a great Mother's Day! I didn't get any physical gifts, but my DS9 made me a card at church and brought home a flower for me. DH took me out to brunch and got me a Disney giftcard (that I emailed over to my TA to apply to my trip ).

Can't wait to hear what you score on ADR day!

 

[STLMickeyMom]

Oh, Mo--now I'm worried I've gotten your hopes up for nothing. Maybe it was our FP that I did that way. Still, if it says you can do ADRs at 6am, I would still try to get on at 5.

 

[LoJoDisney]

I've booked after our 180 days for last September and this September! I always read WDW Prepschool's site and she just posted a "How & When to make every reservation at Disney" and her site said for dining reservations "Online (beginning at 6 a.m. eastern time 180 days beforehand) or by calling 407-WDW-DINE (beginning at 7 a.m. eastern time)" But I just read people have had luck with midnight, so that would be awesome!

I'm so excited for your ADR day and your Mother's Day gifts!!!! You will have the cutest Mickey bathroom!! I'll have to upload what Sophie the poodle got me- it was of course Disney related too!

 

[STLMickeyMom]

This would be so awesome if it works! It must be a well kept secret because I can't find anything about it on any web site. Plus the WDW site lists the call center as closing at 11 pm EST.

She won't need the call center to be open since ADRs can all be made online.

 

[JoeyEmmaMomma]

Happy belated Mother's Day!