unofficial check-in for 3/9 magic UPDATED

[dizneykids]

just added another family to the list...rendezvous pat and his family. we're going to have quite the crowd!

okay, who's started packing already?

 

[txtara]

I can honestly say that I have not started packing yet....come march 2 though that will be the only thing on my mind....planning
everyones outfits...I keep telling myself not to bring as much as
last time....we will see...

 

[MartyP]

Welcome to our group Pat and Family.

 

[kume]

I haven't started packing yet. I'm still making a list. I haven't decided to rent a tux or not. It seems not too many guys do. I don't want to be the only one in a tux. I don't know whether to bring a sports jacket and suit or just a sports jacket and rent a tux. How about those two way radios? Are they worth buying? And if you do, are the ones with only 14 channels good enough or is it worth getting the extra 38 channels? It's getting down to crunch time with these tough decisions.

 

[Michelle]

Just testing the reply feature.

Hope you guys have a great time!

 

[plutospup]

My thoughts on the "tux" debate. I own my tux, so of course I'm taking it. However, if I didn't, I would pack a suit, and save the tux rental money.
Palo question...Do you have to wear a jacket? I'm trying to limit my packing.

 

[txtara]

My husband wore a nice suit for the formal nights ....we actually
did Palo on a formal night so it did not matter....most men wear
sports jackets to Palo...they ask you wear a jacket...he keeps telling me he is not wearing one to Palo this time....It is getting
packed so he is wearing it...like it or not....he will get over it....
we never dress for dinner here so a few nights he can look
presentable...

 

[WebmasterAlex]

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[MartyP]

I'm sure you have notice that there has been a problem with our thread. Tech support is working on it. Most of you who replied since yesterday the reply did not go through. Just 16 more days!!!

 

[WebmasterAlex]

Seems to be working OK now... my test reply went right through

 

[plutospup]

Hmmm...Ok Txtara, I get the hint. I'm not wearing a tux to Palo's, so I guess I'll pack the extra jacket. What's one more thing in the suitcase! That's why there are porters!
Only 16 more days!!

 

[dizneykids]

plutospup...i think you'll feel more comfortable having the jacket. you would definitely be in a very small minority without one.

my dh wore a suit our first time at palos. that changed quickly and now he wears a sports jacket, slacks and a white polo (disney, of course!). but you'll find everything from tuxes to that and even less, though, again a very small minority.

well, folks, i'm off to wdw for a long weekend. we have friends getting married in the wedding pavilion, reception at coral reef and special seating for illuminations. try to keep the thread on the first page, and i'll touch base on monday when i return!

TTFN!!

 

[MartyP]

Have a great time at wdw Dizneykids. Remember 15 more days till paradise!

 

[vickiered]

Wanted to get us back on page one...
We are leaving in less than 2 weeks...I can not wait..
Got kids mostly packed, but now I have to work on me....What a chore. I know everyone says to relax and do not overpack, but I can not help it...Do we pack like summer weather? But what if there is a cold spell? I do not like to be cold. So you see, I get all my summer duds out and then start getting some warmer clothes just in case and before long I have wayyyyy to much packed. I hate to be on vacation and wish I had packed something and didn't. So I pack to be prepared for any and everything.
This is going to be such a great vacation....

 

[plutospup]

You'll be able to spot our plane flying into Orlando. It'll be the plane pulling the trailer with our luggage. At least this time we won't be taking the stroller, or car seat. But we need snorkle gear, tux, suit for Palo's, DD's dresses, swim suits, SHOES (sneakers, sandals, etc!), oh we better take some snacks, soda, too, oh do you think we'll have enough sunscreen, better take along another bottle! Don't forget the sweater! What about the bubbles...better get more. Pluto's Pup's family doesn't travel light (even when we try!).

 

[txtara]

We have a family of 4 and last march we had 2 HUGE suitcases,
one big suitcase and 2 small ones....not to mention my carryon...
eeeekkk....no there will not be that much luggage this time!!!!

 

[plutospup]

Where did you store all of your luggage last time?

 

[txtara]

every spot possible!!!!.....we were able to get alot in the closet...
we also used under the bed and on the wall next to the chest....
there is plenty of room for the luggage.....if we did it anyone can..

 

[magic]

O.K., I broke down and started packing for the 3 of us today. All my husband has asked is whether he will be stepping over all the junk until 3/7 when we leave. I keep telling him I have a plan, but my stack is getting pretty large, and I had promised we were going to limit what we took.

Can't wait, I really need a vacation.

 

[MartyP]

I also started laying out everyone's clothes and anything else I can think of that we are taking with us. I've already made a list of last minute items to be bought from Wal Mart before we leave. I know I'll forget something.