Walk-ing Back to Disney! COMPLETED 10/16! A Fall 2014 PTR!

[Denovagirl]

First - your plans are amazing... Soooo... If I give you our dates and our FP stuff, will you just plan all of our days for us? It would make my life sooo much easier.

I am not sure if you have seen it in my PTR or not, but I also have a mini-planner... basically - I make all of my planning days in Photoshop, then I print them out at my local photo lab, stick them into one of those little $1.99 cheap-o photo books... Super small, fits right in my bag and 95% water proof... But you could easily do that with Lois' note cards too... I just loved the idea for the $1.99 plastic photobooks - they worked perfectly. And printing at the photolab when they have the $.10 sale... Well, my binders usually cost me less than $5 to make, and that includes the cost of the little book. Just an idea. The digital copies of what I actually print are on the first page of my PTR.

Congrats on getting an AWESOME airfare price!!

Finally - I cannot wait to see the girls' AK outfits... You know how I feel about Disney customs! WHOOT!

D~

That sounds great, the mini-planner, gah, Im going to have to find it in your PTR!!

Soooooo happy to have the airfare done! What a relief!

About to post those AK outfits now..

 

[Denovagirl]

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Hi! And WELCOME!

Yay for good airline prices! I wish we could get a deal like that! Flying from Utah is so expensive. We thought about driving again but it would have taken so long to get there and probably have only made a difference of a few dollars.

Your plans are so awesome. I really need to do all my fast pass + research now so I can make sure I am making the best decisions when it comes to those.

I have finally been working on my binder so I should have more plans up soon. I love reading plans!

Me too, reading plans is the BEST!!! Love it, can't get enough of it! I feel you on airfare prices, so jealous of those in like NY who fly down on JetBlue for like $100 round trip...gah, if only. I'd be a AP holder!

Yes, do research the FP+ stuff, its all so crazy, especially the booking, apparently you cant just pick your times? You have to do recommended times, book, then go back and change them to the exact times you want? Whaaat?!!? I was reading that today and was like Guess I need to research the actual booking process myself too!

Banana Dance Time!!!

Grats on the airfare deal!! That is fantastic! Feels so good to get a good deal and just save so much money! And you know increasing the souvenir budget is always a bonus!

Your plans look great, honestly you are all over it I don't think there is anything I could add! lol I didn't see any EMH mentions but I just found out last night that there were changes!(I'll be posting about them in my PTR as my plans need to change a little now /lesigh) So incase I just didn't see them on your plans they were adjusted!

Yup, no EMH's. We always make rope drop, unless we are purposely skipping it for a reason, so we prefer not to stay late, and getting there any earlier would be hard to do. When I read the Disney unofficial guide they recommended not going to parks with EMH's and I followed that advice and it worked really well last time. They lines for buses were always so long for EMH park, even though they had already started! And our line was ALWAYS empty! We never really hit crowds either, so I figure why get up earlier than I have to!

I actually did have 1 day with EMH, our first day in MK, they had EMH scheduled and I thought that'd be fun after we do the dessert party, but they were just recently canceled. Bummer.

Wow with all the plans. Good job. I sat all 3 kids down yesterday to go over fast pass selections. There were a few disagreements but I think we have it all ironed out. My kids, especially my 19 yr old son, is more into the character interaction than the actual attractions. Once he rides the main rides, he just wants to meet characters and of course eat.

Great job on holding out for the flights. Southwest doesn't have good sales for my city. I have decided because we are in Northwest. I would have tried them just for the free checked bags.

I drop Marissa off at college for her 2 day orientation today. It will be a busy day.

Wow! Good luck to Marissa! Glad you got to have the FP talk with the kids! Mine are still so young that I can just decide everything by myself, lol, makes it much easier!

Great airfare!!!! And I assume that since you already budgeted the more expensive one you have $400 left!! WOOHOO!!!!

I love your plans. You have it down!!! I feel inadequate when I read yours.....we noted some things we want to do, but didn't list them all. Now I feel like I need to go back and list everything so we don't forget something hehee

Yup! Yay for more money, although I used some to go shopping yesterday...

 

[Denovagirl]

Alright, so I did some shopping yesterday, I was so hyped after saving money and finally getting the flights done I had to reward myself, right!??!?

But first! I forgot to post my AWESOME mail day I had Friday!!! Check it out!

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What fun to get all these things on the same day! I was so stoked!!

Onto the SHOPPING!

First off, I was so pumped to go to San Antonio's first ever H&M that opened at the mall I most visit, so I HAD to go there and they were having some MAJOR sales, and I found the two most perfect Animal Kingdom get-ups for the girls! Check out these babies...

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I about died right on the spot! Are you kidding me!?!? Animal print rompers with mini-Minnie's all over it!!!!! SQUEEEEEE! And we needed another AK outfit so this was meant to be! And get this, those were the ONLY 2 in the store!! And it was one in each of their sizes!!!!!

That outfit could not be more perfect for AK, and they were red tagged for $7, whooooooooo!

Next, I wanted to get myself a tee for the day the girls wear their Frozen dresses, so I hit up Hot Topic and found this adorable one! Sorry, forgot to take a pic before I wore it, so here's one of me earlier today with it on, apologize for having my purse slung over it, but I think you get the idea.

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And finally, something I hate, but I was at Target, and I happened to pass the swimsuits and I had been thinking of getting my first ever one-piece, and this caught my eye. I went ahead and tried it on and actually liked it, so I bought a suit for this year.

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Nothing special, but it was actually quite comfortable, it's hard to find bigger chested suits that don't go up around your neck, I HATE that, and this one is on the shoulders with decently-thick straps that were comfy and I didn't feel like I had the girls on display, win win all around, and it was Target so it was pretty well priced compared to the $80 one I was considering....

Oh! And last night, I also went ahead and ordered Olivia's costume for the MNSSHP! I decided a long while back to just buy the costume outright, bc I would probably spend as much piecing it together, and I had a 20% off coupon code and got this for like $20!

Thank you google for the pic!​

I told Liv that I ordered her a surprise, but not what it is, so she should be pretty happy when that arrives in the mail! It includes the whole outfit, with leggings seen here and the headband.

No other planning news, it's been a bust weekend, I am sure I'll have more to report this week! 90 Days to go!

 

[sweetpeaandevie]

ooooooh, I LOVE those animal kingdom outfits!!!!!! they are awesome!

 

[STLMickeyMom]

I love the doc mcstuffins costume! so cute! and the AK outfits couldn't be more perfect. clearly it was meant to be since they were in the girls sizes!

maddies piggie tails are killing me! they are so adorable!

 

[Dugette]

Caught up. Plans are looking great. The only thing I was thinking about is that on the 3rd, you seem to have one open FP+ for Chris. It might be worth getting something (like the Barnstormer) with that, since he could ride and then you and Olivia could use Rider Swap. Depends if there's any wait, but might be nice to have. Or for an extra spin on the Mine Train or something. Also, for what it's worth, we noticed on our trip (6/10-6/13) that our Rider Swaps were good through 6/30! So, if you get something you can't use, hang onto it for another day!

Love the AK outfits!! The girls look adorable! (well, as usual ) Glad you got the great airfare and had some good shopping!

 

[disneychic2]

Wow! Where do I start?? I guess with that awesome airfare. It's great when there's another airport option to try. I recently changed ours to an airport 2 hours away and saved quite a bit doing that, but more importantly getting in hours earlier and going non-stop, which is, to me, priceless!!

And those AK outfits. Are you kidding me?? So perfect and the girls just look adorable in them. You are right. They were meant to be yours!

Your plans look great! They really are detailed, and that's gong to be so helpful. It doesn't seem as though you're racing from one thing to another, just getting a complete understanding of what direction to go. And you know, if the wheels fall off at some point, it's okay. You can pick back up at some point and move on.

Cute Doc McStuffins outfit! I think you're wise to buy it together like that. You have enough on your plate, young lady! Olivia is going to love it! I still have to come up with something simple for Dan and i. Haven't really given it much thought, but need to soon.

Oh, and love the goodies that came on Friday. Always such fun when packages arrive. Doubly so when it's Disney.

Hope you have a great Monday!

 

[MidnightParade]

Those AK outfits are perfect! And just seriously?!! You just stumble upon them and they are the perfect sizes and the last two left?! Meant to be!

Yay Anna and Elsa t-shirt!! And yay to swimsuit! I hate swimsuit shopping(I think most women do!). I haven't tried mine on yet this year, they may be a little tight, ugh, but they should be okay by the time we leave..or atleast they better be cause I don't want to go shopping for new ones! Happy that you lucked out with yours!

Woooo Mickey mail times three!!!

 

[annegirl]

Those AK outfits are seriously perfect. They are so cute. That was some serious Disney magic finding those and having them be the right size not to mention the only two left.
Your shirt is really cute and the swimsuit looks like it is too!

 

[DMGeurts]

Love the AK outfits - you are right - they couldn't be more perfect! The girls will be so adorable!

Love your Frozen shirt too! Ialways forget about hot topic.

Cute Halloween costume too...

And I love your swimsuit... I am sporting black and white this year too - I just love it!

D~

 

[Chicago Mo]

Congrats on Airfare!!!

I agree with D~ if i just hand you all my days/ADRs and what FP you want to make my itinerary??


I really have to get on this.. I am so FAR behind on EVERYTHING!!!
I blame it on work..


I cannot believe you found those outfits! and says MINNIE!!! only 2? and your sizes??? Come on! Can't get more pixi dusted if you tried!!


Alrighty i am going around the Di to catch up then i need to make my own Update....

 

[OregonMomToWDW]

I loved the AK outfits for the girls. I have to know if you did a little happy dance in the store? I would have. They couldn't have been anymore perfect if you had someone make them for you. And for that price? Definitely some pixie dust there.

Portland is the nearest H&M store that I know of. I will have to check if Salem maybe has gotten one. I wish we would get one.

Marissa decided she is going to spend some time with her grandpa in San Antonio this summer. She wants to go to Schlitterbaun so bad. Jacob got to do Schlitterbaun, Fiesta Texas, San Antonio zoo, and the Botanical gardens when he went. Marissa was so little the last time we did Fiesta Texas. The only bad part is, it will be mid-August. So, I will tell her to wave in your direction when she is there.

 

[missangelalexis]

So awesome that you found a cheaper flight that gets you there earlier!!

Second half of the plans sound great!

LOVE those AK outfits for the girls!

The Doc McStuffins costume looks great and sounds like you got it for a good price!

 

[JoeyEmmaMomma]

The animal kingdom outfits are SO cute!!

 

[Denovagirl]

ooooooh, I LOVE those animal kingdom outfits!!!!!! they are awesome!

Thanks!!! I was so excited!

I love the doc mcstuffins costume! so cute! and the AK outfits couldn't be more perfect. clearly it was meant to be since they were in the girls sizes!

maddies piggie tails are killing me! they are so adorable!

Yes! Totally meant to be! Bahahaha, I do love those teeny piggy tails!

Caught up. Plans are looking great. The only thing I was thinking about is that on the 3rd, you seem to have one open FP+ for Chris. It might be worth getting something (like the Barnstormer) with that, since he could ride and then you and Olivia could use Rider Swap. Depends if there's any wait, but might be nice to have. Or for an extra spin on the Mine Train or something. Also, for what it's worth, we noticed on our trip (6/10-6/13) that our Rider Swaps were good through 6/30! So, if you get something you can't use, hang onto it for another day!

Love the AK outfits!! The girls look adorable! (well, as usual ) Glad you got the great airfare and had some good shopping!

You are so sharp with those FP+!!!! You're right, I am one short, I have it listed in my itinerary as anoth 7DMT FP, but I didn't list it above!

And WOW! That's good to know on the rider swap tickets! I will keep that in mind!!

Wow! Where do I start?? I guess with that awesome airfare. It's great when there's another airport option to try. I recently changed ours to an airport 2 hours away and saved quite a bit doing that, but more importantly getting in hours earlier and going non-stop, which is, to me, priceless!!

And those AK outfits. Are you kidding me?? So perfect and the girls just look adorable in them. You are right. They were meant to be yours!

Your plans look great! They really are detailed, and that's gong to be so helpful. It doesn't seem as though you're racing from one thing to another, just getting a complete understanding of what direction to go. And you know, if the wheels fall off at some point, it's okay. You can pick back up at some point and move on.

Cute Doc McStuffins outfit! I think you're wise to buy it together like that. You have enough on your plate, young lady! Olivia is going to love it! I still have to come up with something simple for Dan and i. Haven't really given it much thought, but need to soon.

Oh, and love the goodies that came on Friday. Always such fun when packages arrive. Doubly so when it's Disney.

Hope you have a great Monday!

Thank you!! I was so excited to get all these things done this week! Having the airfare was a big one! And the outfits and costume were just a bonus! Then having the fun mail, man, can't beat it!

Those AK outfits are perfect! And just seriously?!! You just stumble upon them and they are the perfect sizes and the last two left?! Meant to be!

Yay Anna and Elsa t-shirt!! And yay to swimsuit! I hate swimsuit shopping(I think most women do!). I haven't tried mine on yet this year, they may be a little tight, ugh, but they should be okay by the time we leave..or atleast they better be cause I don't want to go shopping for new ones! Happy that you lucked out with yours!

Woooo Mickey mail times three!!!

I'm getting all excited just reading these things again! It was a pretty great week!!

Those AK outfits are seriously perfect. They are so cute. That was some serious Disney magic finding those and having them be the right size not to mention the only two left.
Your shirt is really cute and the swimsuit looks like it is too!

Thanks! I know, I seriously was bouncing around in that store when I found them! They were not together either, I had found one and had to hunt for the other!

Love the AK outfits - you are right - they couldn't be more perfect! The girls will be so adorable!

Love your Frozen shirt too! Ialways forget about hot topic.

Cute Halloween costume too...

And I love your swimsuit... I am sporting black and white this year too - I just love it!

D~

Thanks!! Glad I found that suit, I loathe buying new ones, so glad I found it quick like that.

 

[Denovagirl]

Congrats on Airfare!!!

I agree with D~ if i just hand you all my days/ADRs and what FP you want to make my itinerary??

I really have to get on this.. I am so FAR behind on EVERYTHING!!!
I blame it on work..


I cannot believe you found those outfits! and says MINNIE!!! only 2? and your sizes??? Come on! Can't get more pixi dusted if you tried!!


Alrighty i am going around the Dis to catch up then i need to make my own Update....

I know you'll get yours together soon! Once you start picking your FP+ its easy bc you tend to stick to a pattern each day!

I know, how crazy was finding those outfits! Such pixie dust!!

Read your updates this morning! So good! It's worth the wait!

I loved the AK outfits for the girls. I have to know if you did a little happy dance in the store? I would have. They couldn't have been anymore perfect if you had someone make them for you. And for that price? Definitely some pixie dust there.

Portland is the nearest H&M store that I know of. I will have to check if Salem maybe has gotten one. I wish we would get one.

Marissa decided she is going to spend some time with her grandpa in San Antonio this summer. She wants to go to Schlitterbaun so bad. Jacob got to do Schlitterbaun, Fiesta Texas, San Antonio zoo, and the Botanical gardens when he went. Marissa was so little the last time we did Fiesta Texas. The only bad part is, it will be mid-August. So, I will tell her to wave in your direction when she is there.

I totally did a happy dance in the store!!! I was so excited. I like H&M, but you never know what they will have. Sometimes they only have one of something, and sometimes 10... very inconsistent!

How awesome for Marissa to hang in SA. There is a lot to do here, I am just tired of most of it, lol..

So awesome that you found a cheaper flight that gets you there earlier!!

Second half of the plans sound great!

LOVE those AK outfits for the girls!

The Doc McStuffins costume looks great and sounds like you got it for a good price!

Thanks! So excited!!

The animal kingdom outfits are SO cute!!

Thank you!!

 

[spiritsim]

Ok I am behind again. First off congrats on the airfare

Then I have to say those Minnie rompers are so stinking cute!

Love the Frozen tee seems to fit you well...

Can't wait to see you all at our dismeet........83 days to go yippie!!!

 

[Denovagirl]

Ok I am behind again. First off congrats on the airfare

Then I have to say those Minnie rompers are so stinking cute!

Love the Frozen tee seems to fit you well...

Can't wait to see you all at our dismeet........83 days to go yippie!!!

Me too!! Yippppppeeeeeee!!!

 

[Denovagirl]

Hola my friends!! Today has been quite the day!! I had some errands to run and it's turned into quite the fiasco! Something is wrong with my car! For some odd reason when the car is on the interior overhead lights will not go off!! What's the deal, jeepy? It's no so bad during the day, but at night!?!? That could be dangerous! Chris plans to look at it tonight, I went ahead and bought new fuses, he says the fuse can't be the problem or the lights wouldn't come on, but I say maybe there's like a fuse glitch? Worth a shot.... also my power windows stopped working! Just nada, nothing... sigh, not good. Unfortunately my year and make are notorious for window and electrical issues (found out after getting the car, of course) so I hope we are able to fix that too... I think the fuses for that are under the hood so I am going to let Chris check all that out. But in the meantime any and all prayers over my car would be GREATLY appreciated! Car troubles are the last thing I need right now.

So, yeah, I drove all over Boerne today, with my lights on, lol, and I met Chris for lunch with the girls, we had to run to a couple stores and the post. Well, when I got to the post I realized I had forgot the darn package I was meant to send!!! Arggggghhhhhhhhhhh!! The kids had fallen asleep in the car by this point, and I really didn't want to turn back, so I ran in and grabbed a flat rate box I needed for Lori's shoes, then left without mailing D~'s shoes... so if you read this D~, so sorry, I will be mailing them tomorrow when I go out again!! I guess I will go ahead and mail both their things together... lol. Sometimes I just don't know where my brain is!!

But in far better news I got a package today!!!!!!

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My Donald!! Squeeee!!! SOOOOO happy! I LOVE HIM! Don't they look so dapper? Now I have the set! And right in time for the 4th too! Sooo much praise and thanks to my special friend who gave me some more codes so that I could order him! Thank goodness too! It was just in time, when I logged on to order Donald we noticed the Mickey's we no longer available! So I know it won't be too long and the Donald's will be all gone too! *PHEW*

Oh, and I finally remembered to take a pic of the pins I got the other day, to the right, that cluster, are the ones I will probably keep. I can't help it, I try to stick to a theme, but really, if I like it I keep it, no theme, lol...

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Also, I was trying to organize my Disney box and shelves and I pulled out all the stuff for the goodie bags for Lori and Raina's girls surprises at our Dis Meets. I can't wait to start working on these! Still need to get a few more fun things to throw in there, I'm thinking non-candy things! I do have the cutest idea for the stick candies though, which is why I bought them in Mickey colors! I will keep you updated on those! (And Lori and Raina, no telling the girlies!)

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Finally, I will leave you all with this photo, taken today, of my sweeties, they were looking especially cute and girly in their headbands and insisted I take a pic..

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[pepe3penelope]

Hello! I have been following along, but I haven't been good about keeping up. I had been busy planning our DCL cruises for next May and October out of San Diego and feverishly planning our DLR trip that starts on Sunday!!!

You inspired me to do my PTR, but now I'm on my actual TR. You can find it on my signature page.

BTW, I can't believe how much your girls have grown so much!