Top Secret Pixie Dust! A Surprise 13th Birthday PTR! NEW! TRIP REPORT LINK PAGE 220!

[jillyb]

imho I think that mad hatter cake is a bit over the top

It's an over the top hat! Get it???! Top hat??!! I crack myself up!! Ahem....


WOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOO for 15 days!!!!!!!!!!!

Jackie you can't change resorts. Bo has already prepared the card saying you're staying at CBR. There's not enough time to change the card and the poem.

 

[praisehisname]

Love the countdown chains and card!

I gotta agree with Mary Ellen and Jennifer--not so sure the cake is worth it, even though it's beyond adorable. You could do cute cupcakes and let Chelsea pick out an extra souvie with the difference in price. Just a thought...

What all is MIL doing to Chelsea's room while you're away? New paint?

 

[disneyfan61]

The card for Chelsea came out so cute. I cannot wait to see her reaction.

I LOVE that Mad Hatter cake!! So cute! It looks like a pretty good size cake.

Time does fly by. I cannot believe you are so close.

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Okay, had to go back and read about 5 pages. LOVE the card for Chelsea! I really like how you have it waiting for her when she returns. Cool countdown chains. Can you believe my kids have been so busy they forget to take off the links? Jeez, what have I done wrong?

That cake is really cool and really pricey. Let us know what kind of less expensive or smaller options there are. I think you should be able to find something - it is her 13th after all, she MUST have a special cake!

No resort switching ma'am!! It's simply too late (Ignore any comment that Anita might make here. We know she's still trying to change hers up while she's on the trip!) CBR is the place to be this trip! You will have a blast and the pool is so fun! You need to be at a "beach" because that's what Chelsea wanted in the first place.

 

[Happy Elf]

Chelsea's card turned out cute! I love the Mad Hatter cake, it's so cool! However, $120!

 

[DisMomAmy]

I love everything!! The card, the countdowns & the cake!!

 

[RinkyTinkyTinky]

That is one fantastic sounding 13th birthday to me! What a lucky girl! I think you have done a great job planning everything. You should score some major brownie points that you can remind her of during her next drama queen moment!

 

[disney<333]

I love your cupcakes! We made the green alien ones, too. We also did Buzz and Mr. Potato head.
Chelsea is too funny! You gotta love teenagers, right? I could live with out the sas mouth, however. I know exactly what you're going through since I have a 14 yr old DD.
I think Chelsea will love coming home to find our her Disney trip is offical. The countdown chains are too cute! The card came out amazing!

 

[BippityBoo]

OH WOW!!! I leave for the beach and you get all crafty!! I love it!

Back from vacation and all caught up now...

1) I LOVE the countdown chains!! Also, the card and envelope are to die for! Chelsea will be thrilled!

2) Your binder is amazing Thanks so much for the shout out, but yours looks great too!! Glad to see you are good with a glue gun too

3) What aisle did you find those Toy Story gummies on?? SO cool!

4) Your Electrical PIN is a thing of beauty

5) I love the Mad Hatter cake---so pretty!! Can't wait to see what you decide!

 

[brookelizabeth]

Your trip is so close!! Feels kinda good to make a SHORT countdown chain I bet!

The card turned out great! Love the cake but ouch on that price tag! I hope they are able to do something smaller for a better price. I need to look into Disney cakes too-a Buzz one has been requested.

 

[purplepeg]

wow, I'm super late to the party but glad to be here! Love the plans and the surprise. Can't wait to hear more and enjoy the trip with you.

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

The countdown chain is awesome! I love it. I think that the poem is beautiful too.

I found the gummies at WalMart yesterday.

Very cute cupcakes too.

Your trip is so close..........

 

[CanadianWDWfan]

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY !!

I'm sure you have something fun planned... maybe a BBQ?

We celebrate the 4th also, for my kids as they are half American.

* Cute card for Chelsea. She will be so excitted that she can shop at WDW!

I love the Mad Hatter cake! It's so colorful! Very Cool!

Great job on the chain countdown...the time will magically fly by!

 

[Charleston Princess]

I love the countdown chains! And the way you set up Chelsea's room so that it's waiting for her when she gets home is so sweet.

Thanks! I had fun doing it! Can't wait for my sweet girl to be home!

I cringe at the price, but I have to be honest, I love that Mad Hatter cake. It is just soooo cool looking.

It is, isn't it? I just love it!

Jackie -

That is a super cool card and countdown chain. She is going to be SO excited. I can't wait to see pictures when she gets home.

Thanks! I can't wait for her to be home! She is always my partner in crime when it comes to getting ready for a trip.

You also must be getting SO excited. This has been one heck of a trip in the making.

Two weeks from today we will be on the road!

But I had to agree with Wigd's question....Are you sure you don't want to change resorts??????

Nah, at this point, I think we will stick with CBR.

As far as the cake - imho I think that mad hatter cake is a bit over the top and I am sure you will find something super great. Can't wait to see what you pick.

I think I will call on Tuesday and talk to someone.

OK, gotta confess...July kind of snuck up on me here, I can't believe you are leaving so soon!!

what a fun surprise for Chelsea to come home to

July kind of snuck up on me, too! Can't believe it is almost time to start getting ready for this trip.

Thank you for answering my question (Does Chelsea know?) with an update! The Bo card is wonderful!!!

Your count downtown chains are lovely!!! Will Connor be more excited than Chelsea?

Thanks! I had fun making the card and chains! I think both kids are pretty excited.

Do they make a Mad Hatter cupcake? That's gotta be cheaper.

I wish they did!

Jackie, I almost feel like it's your duty to switch resorts if you are going to be on my team!

I know -- I feel like I should switch just one more time, but I am trying to be good.

Seriously though, your trip is going to be fabulous! Are you still liking your itinerary? I always seem to be comforted by switching mine around when I'm feeling Disney trip unrest.

I do still love the itinerary! I made all my little cards the other day, but we did make one change. It was just a dinner reservation, but it is going to get an update all its own.

Love the card Jackie!! Chelsea is going to love it!!!!

WOW I can't believe the trip is almost here!!!! The countdown idea is so cute!!!! You will be in Disney before you know it!!!

Love the cake!!!! So cute!!!

Thanks, Jen! I am going to start gathering stuff today, and we get to pull our first link off the chain.

cute chains and happy counting down...

let me know how you make out w/ the cake chef at 1900 PF...if I order a custom cake it would be for Rachel from there on her b-day...

I am going to call the GF Bakery on Tuesday and see what they have to say.

What a fun update! Thank you so much for complying with my wish... well for WigD, of course, but I am glad I got to see this before I am "unplugged"

It was an update for you, too! Hope you are having a great time camping!

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! What a cool cool cake. $120.00!!!!!!!! ACK! Man, if you are contemplating spending that much, I'd ask Chelsea what she wants to spend $120.00 -- even HALF that much -- on... I have not been a teenager for a while, but something makes me think there are other things that young lady would want vs. cake... at least $120.00 worth of cake! I am sure you can get something cute for less. And just as colorful.

Oh, that's a good idea! I will pitch it to Chelsea!

Okay I too was bestowed silly bandz from one Anita WigD! Griffin thought they were so cool!!! Some are coming camping

Fun! Is Nolyn interested in them at all?

LOVE LOVE LOVE your paper chains, the paper, is that Disney craft paper? Just so adorable! You took time with those! And the card and such, just so fun! I bet she will be so pleased to see it when she returns.

Thanks! That is Disney craft paper on both of them!

OH, and did you see the "taste of Africa street party" post on the DIS main page? You will be there for that!!! Sounds SOOOOOOOO neat!!!!!! What a great lure to go to AK for a night. If they had it when we were there I would have braved evening EMH for AK... because it would have been something fun to do/see! I hope you take lots of pics if you go!!

I am so excited for you. Can't wait to see what else you have happening in the next two weeks!

I did see that about The Taste of Africa party! Animal Kingdom is open until 8:00 the night we are going to be there, so we will definitely check it out! I can't wait to see what the wine, food, and merchandise offerings are!

I love the card - that poem is great! I can't wait to hear about how she reacts!

Thanks! I am looking forward to her reaction!

awesome card!!!!

Thanks! I had fun designing it!

 

[MadiMouse]

Everything is just soooo cute Jackie! Have you considered the mini cake? I ordered it last year and it was just $30.00 and a lot better than the other more expensive cakes I've purchased in the past!

 

[Charleston Princess]

So glad I was not eating or drinking during this.

I thought the same thing. Anita, REALLY, Of all people to say that.

I wonder how she is faring with calling Member Services while she is down there!

It's an over the top hat! Get it???! Top hat??!! I crack myself up!! Ahem....

WOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOO for 15 days!!!!!!!!!!!

Two weeks today!!!

Jackie you can't change resorts. Bo has already prepared the card saying you're staying at CBR. There's not enough time to change the card and the poem.

This is true! LOL!

Love the countdown chains and card!

I gotta agree with Mary Ellen and Jennifer--not so sure the cake is worth it, even though it's beyond adorable. You could do cute cupcakes and let Chelsea pick out an extra souvie with the difference in price. Just a thought...

Definitely something to consider. I will see what the bakery says when I call. I am not terribly thrilled with the price tag on that cake.

What all is MIL doing to Chelsea's room while you're away? New paint?

New paint and Chelsea picked out a new bedspread and stuff.

The card for Chelsea came out so cute. I cannot wait to see her reaction.

I LOVE that Mad Hatter cake!! So cute! It looks like a pretty good size cake.

Time does fly by. I cannot believe you are so close.

Thanks! I can't wait to see her reaction, either! Today is two weeks, so I better start getting my act together.

Okay, had to go back and read about 5 pages. LOVE the card for Chelsea! I really like how you have it waiting for her when she returns. Cool countdown chains. Can you believe my kids have been so busy they forget to take off the links? Jeez, what have I done wrong?

Thanks! Sometimes it is fun to take a whole bunch of links off at once.

That cake is really cool and really pricey. Let us know what kind of less expensive or smaller options there are. I think you should be able to find something - it is her 13th after all, she MUST have a special cake!

I agree that she needs a cake especially because we probably won't have one here on her actual birthday since we are leaving the next day. I need something smaller, though. There is just no way we could eat all that cake.

No resort switching ma'am!! It's simply too late (Ignore any comment that Anita might make here. We know she's still trying to change hers up while she's on the trip!) CBR is the place to be this trip! You will have a blast and the pool is so fun! You need to be at a "beach" because that's what Chelsea wanted in the first place.

You are right! Knowing Chelsea wants to stay at CBR is what is keeping me from switching resorts.

Chelsea's card turned out cute! I love the Mad Hatter cake, it's so cool! However, $120!

Thanks! Yeah, that price tag is a bit much!

I love everything!! The card, the countdowns & the cake!!

Thank you! I had fun doing the card and chains.

That is one fantastic sounding 13th birthday to me! What a lucky girl! I think you have done a great job planning everything. You should score some major brownie points that you can remind her of during her next drama queen moment!

Thank you! You can't imagine how many times I wanted to mention this trip when she was throwing a hissy fit, but I was good and kept my mouth shut. LOL!

I love your cupcakes! We made the green alien ones, too. We also did Buzz and Mr. Potato head.

Wow! You were much more ambitious! Did you take pictures?

Chelsea is too funny! You gotta love teenagers, right? I could live with out the sas mouth, however. I know exactly what you're going through since I have a 14 yr old DD.

It's that mouth that gets Chelsea in trouble nine times out of ten!

I think Chelsea will love coming home to find our her Disney trip is offical. The countdown chains are too cute! The card came out amazing!

Thank you!

OH WOW!!! I leave for the beach and you get all crafty!! I love it!

Back from vacation and all caught up now...

1) I LOVE the countdown chains!! Also, the card and envelope are to die for! Chelsea will be thrilled!

2) Your binder is amazing Thanks so much for the shout out, but yours looks great too!! Glad to see you are good with a glue gun too

3) What aisle did you find those Toy Story gummies on?? SO cool!

4) Your Electrical PIN is a thing of beauty

5) I love the Mad Hatter cake---so pretty!! Can't wait to see what you decide!

Thank you so much! I have had fun being all crafty lately -- it seems like during the school year, I just don't have time for all the fun stuff. Our Walmart had a huge display of Toy Story stuff in the center of the store -- toys, beach towels, clothes, and food. That's where I found the gummies -- the kids really liked them.

 

[Charleston Princess]

Your trip is so close!! Feels kinda good to make a SHORT countdown chain I bet!

I must confess I liked making the shorter countdown chains! LOL!

The card turned out great! Love the cake but ouch on that price tag! I hope they are able to do something smaller for a better price. I need to look into Disney cakes too-a Buzz one has been requested.

Have you been over to the Cake Thread on the restaurant board? I love browsing through all the cakes -- they have some really neat ones!

wow, I'm super late to the party but glad to be here! Love the plans and the surprise. Can't wait to hear more and enjoy the trip with you.

You aren't late -- you are just in time for all the final trip preparations!

The countdown chain is awesome! I love it. I think that the poem is beautiful too.

I found the gummies at WalMart yesterday.

Very cute cupcakes too.

Your trip is so close..........

Thank you! The gummies are just so cute, aren't they? It was almost a shame to eat them! Almost!

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY !!

I'm sure you have something fun planned... maybe a BBQ?

We celebrate the 4th also, for my kids as they are half American.

* Cute card for Chelsea. She will be so excitted that she can shop at WDW!

I love the Mad Hatter cake! It's so colorful! Very Cool!

Great job on the chain countdown...the time will magically fly by!

Thanks! Happy Fourth of July to you, too! We are having a pretty low-key holiday. I think Charles is going to go buy some sparklers and such, and we are grilling chicken.

I had fun making the card -- I know Chelsea is probably already plotting what she is going to buy while she is down there. I know I am. LOL!

Everything is just soooo cute Jackie! Have you considered the mini cake? I ordered it last year and it was just $30.00 and a lot better than the other more expensive cakes I've purchased in the past!

Thanks, Cass! Did you call before your trip to arrange the cake? That one is very cute and definitely more in my price range. LOL!

 

[MadiMouse]

Thanks, Cass! Did you call before your trip to arrange the cake? That one is very cute and definitely more in my price range. LOL!

Yes, I called about a week ahead of time or a few days. It was last July. And if pink isn't her color they will do other colors. We had ressies at Narcoosee's and I ordered it through Private Dining.

 

[Poolrat]

Jackie you can't change resorts. Bo has already prepared the card saying you're staying at CBR. There's not enough time to change the card and the poem.

No resort switching ma'am!! It's simply too late (Ignore any comment that Anita might make here. We know she's still trying to change hers up while she's on the trip!) CBR is the place to be this trip! You will have a blast and the pool is so fun! You need to be at a "beach" because that's what Chelsea wanted in the first place.

I wonder how she is faring with calling Member Services while she is down there!

You are right! Knowing Chelsea wants to stay at CBR is what is keeping me from switching resorts.

Oh goodness. If you switch now it will be an even bigger surprise since Bo will be throwing her off the trail. Not to be an enabler or anything.

Have not heard or seen anything about another last minute resort switch but I wouldn't be surprised if there was.

Thanks! I can't wait to see her reaction, either! Today is two weeks, so I better start getting my act together.

Oh goodess yes. But I guess they have to know about the trip for you to start right?

 

[jillyb]

Oh goodness. If you switch now it will be an even bigger surprise since Bo will be throwing her off the trail. Not to be an enabler or anything.

Have not heard or seen anything about another last minute resort switch but I wouldn't be surprised if there was.