Time to DOUBLE up!! 2 for 1 Pre-TR!!!!!!! TRIP REPORT HAS STARTED!!!!!!!

[All7OfUs]

Sandy's right!!! We froze our ninnies off at Hoop! Take your best parka. Make sure it has a hood!

 

[that's nice]

I'm multi tasking - so watch it In case I make mistakes!

I suggest a Pirate - its very manly!! Aladdin would be good too - but a Pirate would be fun - - have you asked Julianna? She seems very wise and would love to help you with a costume!!

Hoop de Doo we took the boys there when they were young (6 and 8) they were tired, fell asleep, and we didnt have a nice table - plus it was cold in there - I now always remember to bring a sweater for DD because of HDD!! $4 for a glow cube I"m going to just have to bring my own!!

DHS Everyone complains, rightly so, of the CS options at DHS - I love Backlot Express - the thing about BE - timing... timing is everything - if you hit it just right, no lines, empty tables - IF you wander in as Indy Jones is exiting - HUGE crowds from there come in to BE!! Dh and my dad appreciated sitting down with a beer!!

I was thinking a pirate. Pirate's are fun and the ladies seem to like em too! LOL Juliana keeps saying the Mad Hatter. I really don't want to be wearing a jacket in early October.

I will have to remember to bring sweatshirts for Juliana and Melody. I am rarely cold. LOL I always bring glowsticks at home for night time. It costs me $6 for a tube of 100. It probably costs $6 for one in the park... I wouldn't know the price. I never bought em. LOL Maybe we can bring our Rainforest Cafe cups that light up and flash.

Thanks for the tip about B.E. If I see the crowds exiting, we will turn around and run!

 

[tinkgurl]

I think between her Cinderella costume which she will probably wear on Monday in the MK and her Alice costume for MNSSHP, I doubt we will bring any other costumes. Nice idea though! LOL

I realized I gave you a shout out but i spelled your name wrong. Tinkgirl< Tinkgurl. My BAD!

Aw..well it was just a thought!

Oh I don't care that you spelled my name wrong! You're awesome anyways.

 

[disney<333]

All7ofus- Your welcome. I'm so excited I saw lamp on allears but it isn't on anymore. It was just last week. Try to google or youtube him. I"ll take many pictures of him on my trip for you I promise.

Tim- The Aurora pictures are so cute. Thanks for posting the list of characters. I saw they have Pinoch in Italy Emily is a huge fan so we will be seeing him.
The ones that say 'Character connection Innovations west.' Is that Character Spot? Where exactly is it?

Also today I was at publix and I saw they had Kona coffee. I thought about you when I saw it. It was $6.99 for the bag that makes about 25 cups. A lot cheaper then Disney.

 

[jenseib]

Thank you. Here is the list of characters in the WS. http://allears.net/tp/ep/ep_char.htm It doesn't say Aurora is France though. Also we've seen Mushu in China with Mulan a few times.


Juliana says to us the other night while we were eating dinner 'I want a baby sister' We ask her why. She says 'Because I want someone to play with' UGGG way to go Ana putting more thoughts into your mom's head!! LOLOOLOLOL

My DD's are 12 1/2 years apart, with no one in between them. Paige wanted a sister so bad. She has an older borther (my son) and then 2 younger brothers at her dads house. Of course the thrill of a sister wore off fast. She was no longer th "only" girl and no longer my baby. Plus she was entering the teen years and had too many friends and social events to attend to worry about babysitting for free for her sister. LOL!

love the pictures with Aurora! She's my favorite princess! FYI- I don't know when Tink got this added to her, but when I was there in July she was outlined with lots of cool lights...when I was there in May of 08 she didn't have them. I love seeing her fly down! I'm going to do the same thing for the parade- except I need to find a bench to sit on for the older people in my party!

Do you mean when Tink flies down from the castle for wishes. She was lit up in 2007. Maybe her lights didn;t work the night you saw her.

As for Patrick Swayze, I first saw him in the mini series North and South. It was out in the 80's and we HAD to watch it for school, but it is an awesome mini series. That is how I always remember him best. It was pretty much his big start. He did 2 of the three series they made. I have had them on VHS and just a year ago bought the DVD of the 3 series. I highly recommend anyone to watch it. I saw dirty dancing and ghost, but honestly, I wasn;t super impressed with his movie career. he was the best in North and South, though it's never even mentioned as something he did.

 

[Sandy321]

I was thinking a pirate. Pirate's are fun and the ladies seem to like em too! LOL Juliana keeps saying the Mad Hatter. I really don't want to be wearing a jacket in early October.

I will have to remember to bring sweatshirts for Juliana and Melody. I am rarely cold. LOL I always bring glowsticks at home for night time. It costs me $6 for a tube of 100. It probably costs $6 for one in the park... I wouldn't know the price. I never bought em. LOL Maybe we can bring our Rainforest Cafe cups that light up and flash.

Thanks for the tip about B.E. If I see the crowds exiting, we will turn around and run!

Pirate works for me!! plus isnt "Talk Like a Pirate Day" coming up? Pirates can have lots of fun!!

DH was a Scoutmaster - and one of the Troop's fundraiser was selling glow sticks - when the company had a bad batch - they'd donate them - we have a garage full of glow sticks we couldnt sell - its the tube kind - I've not thought about using them as a stir stick!! I'm going to have to work on this idea!!

DD is 9 years younger than DS#2 and yes, she used to ask for a sister - I told her I wasnt sure we could get a sister, and I thought she had enough brothers They can be onery sometimes!! Sweet when needed, but they do like to poke each other! She grew out of wanting a sibling!

 

[onelilspark]

Juliana says to us the other night while we were eating dinner 'I want a baby sister' We ask her why. She says 'Because I want someone to play with' UGGG way to go Ana putting more thoughts into your mom's head!! LOLOOLOLOL

My DD's are 12 1/2 years apart, with no one in between them. Paige wanted a sister so bad. She has an older borther (my son) and then 2 younger brothers at her dads house. Of course the thrill of a sister wore off fast. She was no longer th "only" girl and no longer my baby. Plus she was entering the teen years and had too many friends and social events to attend to worry about babysitting for free for her sister. LOL!

My younger brother and I are about 3 years apart. Apparently I was really excited for his birth, but when I went to visit him & my Mom in the hospital, I walked in the room, took one look at him and walked out. I was very disappointed that he wasn't "full grown" and ready to play with Honestly...babies.

 

[that's nice]

Aw..well it was just a thought!

Oh I don't care that you spelled my name wrong! You're awesome anyways.

Thanks! LOL

Tim- The Aurora pictures are so cute. Thanks for posting the list of characters. I saw they have Pinoch in Italy Emily is a huge fan so we will be seeing him.
The ones that say 'Character connection Innovations west.' Is that Character Spot? Where exactly is it?

Also today I was at publix and I saw they had Kona coffee. I thought about you when I saw it. It was $6.99 for the bag that makes about 25 cups. A lot cheaper then Disney.

Juliana looks so little in those pics!

Character connection West is just past Space Ship Earth on the right hand side. There is a character spot there. I'm not sure which characters are there though.

My DD's are 12 1/2 years apart, with no one in between them. Paige wanted a sister so bad. She has an older borther (my son) and then 2 younger brothers at her dads house. Of course the thrill of a sister wore off fast. She was no longer th "only" girl and no longer my baby. Plus she was entering the teen years and had too many friends and social events to attend to worry about babysitting for free for her sister. LOL!

LOL oh well... there goes that thought!

How is your DH doing? Did he have his surgery yet? I can't remember when he was having it.

Did Paige decide on any pictures yet?

Pirate works for me!! plus isnt "Talk Like a Pirate Day" coming up? Pirates can have lots of fun!!

DH was a Scoutmaster - and one of the Troop's fundraiser was selling glow sticks - when the company had a bad batch - they'd donate them - we have a garage full of glow sticks we couldnt sell - its the tube kind - I've not thought about using them as a stir stick!! I'm going to have to work on this idea!!

DD is 9 years younger than DS#2 and yes, she used to ask for a sister - I told her I wasnt sure we could get a sister, and I thought she had enough brothers They can be onery sometimes!! Sweet when needed, but they do like to poke each other! She grew out of wanting a sibling!

Talk like a pirate day? Ummmm. OK what's that?

There are glow stick straws you can buy as well. I don't remember how much they are though.

I'm sure all kids get a little jealous or upset when the attention os no longer on them.

My younger brother and I are about 3 years apart. Apparently I was really excited for his birth, but when I went to visit him & my Mom in the hospital, I walked in the room, took one look at him and walked out. I was very disappointed that he wasn't "full grown" and ready to play with Honestly...babies.

AWWWWW your poor brother. Hopefully he doesn't hold this over your head. But look at you 2 now.... dragging your little bro to Disney!!!!!! Now that's brother/sister love!!

 

[All7OfUs]

Did I miss a post or something?? I have not a clue what's going on here. Going to back up a page now...

 

[that's nice]

Did I miss a post or something?? I have not a clue what's going on here. Going to back up a page now...

LOL.... I don't know if I know either??????

 

[that's nice]

I ordered our MNSSHP tix this afternoon. The came to $150 with tax. So with the AP rate I saved about $10. Hey $10 is $10. I spoke to a great CM very enthusiastic and friendly! I was able to get the AP advance purchase rate for the 3 tickets. I just have to show my AP when I pick up the tickets! She asked me if there were any ADR's I needed. I had her check to see if I could get CRT for later than 4 on Monday(long shot) she said there is nothing available. I also had her check if there was any openings at 'Ohana on Sunday night. Nothing. It's OK..... I didn't think there would be but since I had her on the phone.


When we wake up on Thursday we will have to get the car packed. I would love to be at AK RD. But we might get there a little late. As far as breakfast, we probably will just grab something at POP. For lunch I'll probably want Flame Tree but I'm willing to get something at Y&Y CS too. I'm not too sure what Juliana is going to eat. At Flame Tree I could get her a hotdog and at Y&Y I can get her chicken bites. We are going to see the Lion King, so depending on the times, that might determine where we eat.

Our flight leaves at 7, so I would like to be driving by 4:30 at the latest. This might mean that we were going to have to miss the parade. If we do miss it... no biggie. It's not like we will never see it again.

SO.. ANY QUESTIONS???????

 

[All7OfUs]

Wanna pay for my next trip??






You asked.

 

[jenseib]

My younger brother and I are about 3 years apart. Apparently I was really excited for his birth, but when I went to visit him & my Mom in the hospital, I walked in the room, took one look at him and walked out. I was very disappointed that he wasn't "full grown" and ready to play with Honestly...babies.

My one sister is almost 4 years younger than me, and I was very unimpressed with her. My mom said she would find me outside grumbling about how I never asked for her, so why did we have her. LOL! We fought alot grwoing up too. Much better now though, but Claire and her DD are 10 months apart and sometimes they have a little rivalry going on. My other sister is 13 years younger than me, and I was so embarrassed that my mom would have a child so "old"...which is pretty much the same age I had Claire. ( I actually might have been older) I liked her, but I wasn;t into watching her. She was fun when I wanted her around, but quite the pest at other times. Especially when my mom let her into my makeup while I was at school. She is now in he later 20's and still a spoiled brat. LOL!


Paige has NOT chosen any pics yet. I guess she is in no hurry. I have some I like, so I might start getting some printed and go from there.
DH has his surgry on Oct. 26. He's been really grumpy, and i know he is in pain, but I'm sick of him taking it out on me. And I'm sure it will be a LONG recovery. I guess this well make us stronger. ....right. .....please tell me yes! LOL!

 

[maroo]

Wanna pay for my next trip??






You asked.

I was going to ask something similar....but more like....



One question: Can you help ME decide what to do about my next trip??

 

[Sandy321]

If its really hot and you need a/c at AK - dont discount pizzafari - we found a little nook in the back back that was quiet - I love BBQ - but man it can be HOT at disney!!

just read a report from someone that loved MNSSHP!! they got lots of candy... and did a dance party!!

Good luck with timing!

 

[All7OfUs]

Tim, are you out there?? Come out and play! Where are you...

 

[that's nice]

Wanna pay for my next trip??






You asked.

If I win powerball I will pay for the TC3's trip.... now where did I put those tickets?

My one sister is almost 4 years younger than me, and I was very unimpressed with her. My mom said she would find me outside grumbling about how I never asked for her, so why did we have her. LOL! We fought alot grwoing up too. Much better now though, but Claire and her DD are 10 months apart and sometimes they have a little rivalry going on. My other sister is 13 years younger than me, and I was so embarrassed that my mom would have a child so "old"...which is pretty much the same age I had Claire. ( I actually might have been older) I liked her, but I wasn;t into watching her. She was fun when I wanted her around, but quite the pest at other times. Especially when my mom let her into my makeup while I was at school. She is now in he later 20's and still a spoiled brat. LOL!


Paige has NOT chosen any pics yet. I guess she is in no hurry. I have some I like, so I might start getting some printed and go from there.
DH has his surgry on Oct. 26. He's been really grumpy, and i know he is in pain, but I'm sick of him taking it out on me. And I'm sure it will be a LONG recovery. I guess this well make us stronger. ....right. .....please tell me yes! LOL!

Ummmmm YES! I hope everything goes smoothly with the surgery. He is probably just getting a little nervous.

I was going to ask something similar....but more like....



One question: Can you help ME decide what to do about my next trip??

I am heading over to you TR now to see if you came up with any bright ideas.

If its really hot and you need a/c at AK - dont discount pizzafari - we found a little nook in the back back that was quiet - I love BBQ - but man it can be HOT at disney!!

just read a report from someone that loved MNSSHP!! they got lots of candy... and did a dance party!!

Good luck with timing!

In March I brought my Flame Tree food into Pizzafari! I already know that tip! LOL I really can't wait for MNSSHP. Juliana and Melody's costumes arrived today. Juliana loves her Alice costume. Now I have to work on mine!

Tim, are you out there?? Come out and play! Where are you...

WHEW.. I just got home from work. I had a wedding tonight. I won't be on here long because I have to leave the house tomorrow at 9:30am and I won't be home till after 1am sometime. LOOOOOOONG day! BUT MAKING DISNEY MONEY!!!!!!

 

[tinkgurl]

Y&Y is SO good. Wait..I've only eaten at the sit down part of it. Is the counter service part the same food?

Does Juliana like pizza? If she does, I'd take her to Pizzafari. The pizzas come in a smaller portion, which would be great for her.

 

[PopArtGal]

It was 1 week ago when we loaded up the truck for our trek to Indiana. I worked Saturday till 5, got home about 5:45, then finished loading up the truck. We had a fast dinner then we were off. By the time we stopped for gas and got on the highway it was around 7:20. We stopped a few times for potty breaks and coffee(for Mel). We hits ome very heavy rain around Wilkes Barre, PA. At one point I was following behind a car going 30 in a one lane construction zone for 10 miles. I wanted to scream!!!!! (As I stated earlier driving through PA is the worst!!!!!!) Juliana woke up a few times crying and she needed to get out of the car seat. We stopped at 2AM in Clarion, PA and stayed at a decent hotel. It was nice, but we were basically there to sleep. Juliana woke up at 7:45 (she is our personal alarm clock!) and got ready to start driving again. After another gas stop we hit the highway for the second leg of our trip.

Clarion is about 1 hour from the Ohio boarder. I went to Ohio once before when I was a kid.. i really don't remember it all that well. It took us about 4 1/2 hours to cross Ohio.... then we saw the 'Welcome to Indiana' sign! We arrived at our friends house about 3:30. The kids were so happy to see each other! Dave & Branda made a nice steak dinner for us then we went for a walk to work off dinner and to feed the ducks!

The sun didn't set until 9:30 out there and it finally gets dark around 10! It is really weird! We finally got the kids to bed and the 'adults' hung out having a few cocktails.

Wow I'm so behind!

I love cocktail "hour" when the kids are off to bed

 

[PopArtGal]

I love the Komodo dragons!

And the MJ doll is so neat!