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

[kaelalala]

haha that's the point I'm at with our trip too, I'm bored!! I'm just waiting and LOOKING for something else to plan

I already saw them on FB but omgggg your magicbands are so cute! I'm in love with that orange bird!

 

[annegirl]

Your magic bands look great! I think orange bird is my favorite too. SO cute!!
Those wait times are awesome. I have been optimistic about wait times since our one and only experience with DW was practically everything walk on... but then I get reading reports and start to get nervous. I know it will be more crowded since we will be there during free dining and last time was in the 30's and 40s half our trip. But these wait times do look good and give more hope.
Really cute necklaces!
And the gift cards look awesome! I can't decide whether I want to take all gift cards or not. I have been paying off our trip with them getting them for the good deal at Target. So fun to see a pile of them!

 

[annegirl]

Oh! And I can't believe you are at 24 days!! So exciting!

 

[Denovagirl]

I LOVE your magic bands!!! EEEEK!! Only 24 more days! And also, that is a nice hand! Can I ask what you use to see wait times?

Thank you!!! I actually use Lines app. But that's a screen shot from someone else's phone today! Don't know what app that is!

 

[Denovagirl]

haha that's the point I'm at with our trip too, I'm bored!! I'm just waiting and LOOKING for something else to plan I already saw them on FB but omgggg your magicbands are so cute! I'm in love with that orange bird!

Yes this is the HARDEST part of the waiting!! The area right before your trip!

Thank you! I love that little orange bird!

 

[Denovagirl]

Your magic bands look great! I think orange bird is my favorite too. SO cute!! Those wait times are awesome. I have been optimistic about wait times since our one and only experience with DW was practically everything walk on... but then I get reading reports and start to get nervous. I know it will be more crowded since we will be there during free dining and last time was in the 30's and 40s half our trip. But these wait times do look good and give more hope. Really cute necklaces! And the gift cards look awesome! I can't decide whether I want to take all gift cards or not. I have been paying off our trip with them getting them for the good deal at Target. So fun to see a pile of them!

Eh? Don't be nervous! It's gonna be low crowds!

I'm not taking all gift cards, I think well end up with about 800 worth and the rest will be in our account for use after we use those.

 

[Denovagirl]

Oh! And I can't believe you are at 24 days!! So exciting!

I actually put that wrong! Were at 23 days!

 

[Jackiemarie21]

I am so jealous, you guys are going to have an amazing trip!

I love the magic bands and I agree the orange bird one was the best!

 

[JoeyEmmaMomma]

Your MBs look great! Nice work, as always!!
I'm sorry you are bored, lol, but so awesome that all of your hard work has paid off!

I've only been to Disney once at Chrsitmas time, and it was amazing. Something every Disney freak needs to experience. We are doing a long weekend in December just to see the sights again!! A discount on a trip is really nice too though. Tough choice!

 

[jchurch0409]

Thank you!!! I actually use Lines app. But that's a screen shot from someone else's phone today! Don't know what app that is!

Ohh okay! I have already subscribed to TP and downloaded Lines as well.

 

[MidnightParade]

Magic bands!!!!!!

I love your customization! I love the Kissing Mickey/Minnie and the Orange Bird (I'm starting to develop a love for that feathered fellow!). You did a great job!

lol, and you don't think of the fun uniques things too late! You are developing the plan for the next trip! I have a list of things on my spread sheet for "Must Dos Next Trip!" Which yay for planning a bounce back!! SOOOOO exciting! Tough dilemma though cheaper in the fall but you know Christmas in Disney! And I hear November/Early December are great for crowds and weather. I know I want to go then as well and Andy was into it. Can you book the Bounce Back and then cancel later if you decide you want to go for a different time?

Oh I hope the wait times stay low! I know people are saying October is getting more busy

Your husband is awesome!! He totally has the Disney bug!!

Things are getting quiet now with so many things done! Mostly its make busy projects and day dreaming about Disney and walking through our days. I need to pick up index cards to have notes for each day now thanks to your awesome ideas. I can't wait to write them all out!!!

Hey Terri!!? Guess what?! You go to Disney World this month!!!!!

 

[Dugette]

Caught up again!

My goodness, your girls in their pajamas are just SOOOOOOO adorable!! They are such little cuties!

Magic Bands look great! I will go against the crowd, apparently, and say that Chris' alien is my favorite! I love those little guys and THE CLAW!! Too cute! Great work on all of them, though. Just an FYI - if Maddie is anything like Izzy, make sure she doesn't lose any of your awesome custom bands. Izzy kept removing mine and I was worried she was going to toss it overboard on the safari (thankfully, she did not).

I would book the bounceback, then cancel if you can get a good December deal. I'm fairly sure you can cancel up until 45 days out. I do love early December - it is truly magical to see everything decorated and the weather is great. That and Food & Wine are my favorite times to go. (Though you are going at a terrific time for low crowds, so that's good timing too!)

It's getting so close, I can't believe it!

 

[STLMickeyMom]

you know I LOVE the magic bands! they look fabulous! I think the kissing mickey and Minnie are my favorite!

 

[Denovagirl]

I am so jealous, you guys are going to have an amazing trip!

I love the magic bands and I agree the orange bird one was the best!

Don't be jealous! You have something a little more amazing to look forward too!!!!

Thank you!

Your MBs look great! Nice work, as always!!
I'm sorry you are bored, lol, but so awesome that all of your hard work has paid off!

I've only been to Disney once at Chrsitmas time, and it was amazing. Something every Disney freak needs to experience. We are doing a long weekend in December just to see the sights again!! A discount on a trip is really nice too though. Tough choice!

Thank you!

Yes it is tough! I really want to see Disney at Christmas, but it was a lot of stress saving and paying for this trip, it's much bigger than our first, so it would also be nice to have a cheap trip next year! Sigh... first world problems right here...

Magic bands!!!!!!

I love your customization! I love the Kissing Mickey/Minnie and the Orange Bird (I'm starting to develop a love for that feathered fellow!). You did a great job!

Thank you! I do have a soft spot for kissing Mickey and Minnie! <3 And Orange Bird is just too cute! I regret not getting the cute little OB souvenir cup last year, I MUST get it this time...

lol, and you don't think of the fun uniques things too late! You are developing the plan for the next trip! I have a list of things on my spread sheet for "Must Dos Next Trip!" Which yay for planning a bounce back!! SOOOOO exciting! Tough dilemma though cheaper in the fall but you know Christmas in Disney! And I hear November/Early December are great for crowds and weather. I know I want to go then as well and Andy was into it. Can you book the Bounce Back and then cancel later if you decide you want to go for a different time?

Oh, good idea, maybe I should start a "next trip" list!! You're right it is an exciting dilemma! I am pretty sure we will go ahead and book the BB offer, we can always change later if a good Christmas deal comes out!

Oh I hope the wait times stay low! I know people are saying October is getting more busy

Me too, and DONT SAY THAT! I've heard crowds get bigger, but mainly towards the end of Oct or for something specific like F&W, hopefully regular park touring will stay unaffected.

Your husband is awesome!! He totally has the Disney bug!!

I know! I lucked out on that one!

Things are getting quiet now with so many things done! Mostly its make busy projects and day dreaming about Disney and walking through our days. I need to pick up index cards to have notes for each day now thanks to your awesome ideas. I can't wait to write them all out!!!

Yes! Take photos for us!

Hey Terri!!? Guess what?! You go to Disney World this month!!!!!

OMG!! SQUEEEEEEE!

Caught up again!

My goodness, your girls in their pajamas are just SOOOOOOO adorable!! They are such little cuties!

Magic Bands look great! I will go against the crowd, apparently, and say that Chris' alien is my favorite! I love those little guys and THE CLAW!! Too cute! Great work on all of them, though. Just an FYI - if Maddie is anything like Izzy, make sure she doesn't lose any of your awesome custom bands. Izzy kept removing mine and I was worried she was going to toss it overboard on the safari (thankfully, she did not).

I would book the bounceback, then cancel if you can get a good December deal. I'm fairly sure you can cancel up until 45 days out. I do love early December - it is truly magical to see everything decorated and the weather is great. That and Food & Wine are my favorite times to go. (Though you are going at a terrific time for low crowds, so that's good timing too!)

It's getting so close, I can't believe it!

Thank you! I think you are right on the BB, you can cancel before 45 days so that is a great idea! If a deal comes out I can switch, if not, I'll stay put! Good to know your opinion on Dec, it looks like a ton of fun, and I just love Christmas as is, so to be in Disney, wow!!

Good to know on the MB, I doubt Maddie will take hers off much, she wore it all day yesterday. She has had a bracelet that she's worn since 1 year old, and never takes it off (unless we are getting new charms on) so she is used to jewelry. But she's also the kid who literally leaves the sticker they give her at the grocery store on for DAYS!! DAYYYYYYYYS! She refuses to take it off, and I had to tell her I needed to paint her MB to get it off her, so I am hoping this stubbornness is helpful in this situation!

you know I LOVE the magic bands! they look fabulous! I think the kissing mickey and Minnie are my favorite!

Thank you!! I can't wait to wear them in Disney!!

 

[DMGeurts]

Your magic bands turned out fantastic Terri! I just love them!

Mine held up great... The only issue I had... At some point during the trip, I scratched one of the dots - so it had a scratch in it.... and a couple of small chips in the paint... (re: photo below) but otherwise - it held up perfectly. I wouldn't hesitate to paint with acrylics again and just do the 2 coats of sealer (a nice misting of each - not too thick).

Yay for lots of souvinier $$... As you can see from the above photo... I fell in love with Alex and Ani bracelets while I was there. Hehehe... They are so fun! I'd love to add to my Disney collection with some regular Alex and Ani too.

And yes... I did buy some Disney VB while I was there too... Shame on me! But I don't carry my own bags at home - just in the parks, and I really wanted a Disney bag to carry every day...

So, you will be able to get some great FUN Things with all that dough... I recommend saving most of it for DTD and the new Co-Op store... It was my favorite place!

I am hoping to start on your bag on Friday... I plan to finish up my current custom order today, then start on yours... With any luck - I should be done by Wed/Thurs next week...

D~

 

[npierce25]

your bands turned out sooooo cute!!!!! i am debating on if im doing something with ours or not. i still have so much else to finish. I almost have all of the outfits put together. I just need to craft a few of my shirts. I need to order a few more tinkerbelle gifts too.... i am running out of time....

 

[Denovagirl]

Your magic bands turned out fantastic Terri! I just love them! Mine held up great... The only issue I had... At some point during the trip, I scratched one of the dots - so it had a scratch in it.... and a couple of small chips in the paint... (re: photo below) but otherwise - it held up perfectly. I wouldn't hesitate to paint with acrylics again and just do the 2 coats of sealer (a nice misting of each - not too thick). Yay for lots of souvinier $$... As you can see from the above photo... I fell in love with Alex and Ani bracelets while I was there. Hehehe... They are so fun! I'd love to add to my Disney collection with some regular Alex and Ani too. And yes... I did buy some Disney VB while I was there too... Shame on me! But I don't carry my own bags at home - just in the parks, and I really wanted a Disney bag to carry every day... So, you will be able to get some great FUN Things with all that dough... I recommend saving most of it for DTD and the new Co-Op store... It was my favorite place! I am hoping to start on your bag on Friday... I plan to finish up my current custom order today, then start on yours... With any luck - I should be done by Wed/Thurs next week... D~

Oh wow you did fall in love with Alex & Ani! Those are gorgeous! I love the Donald! And is that a D? What are the others?

Yay for MB! That scratch is hardly noticeable, if mine hold up that well I will also be completely satisfied!

Oooo! Disney Vera! I love Vera but decided I probably won't get one since I am getting a D~ bag, probably... lol, who knows though, you can never have to many bags, or wallets?!

And yes! I will take your advice to heart and save a lot for DTD! That's pretty much where I found the most last trip too, and I have already been scoping out the co-op, my weakness is housewares, and maybe Christmas decor, lol, I plan to do some damage at DTD! Last trip I hardly bought anything for myself at all! I have a mug I use almost daily, and that's about it. This time I want to buy things I like. It's hard for me to spend money on myself, but that's why we saved so much, so I would hopefully feel more comfortable spending some! Lol!

Yippee on my bag! I'm so excited, you don't even know! I can't wait to see ALL the bags you make this year, but especially mine! Teehee...

 

[Denovagirl]

your bands turned out sooooo cute!!!!! i am debating on if im doing something with ours or not. i still have so much else to finish. I almost have all of the outfits put together. I just need to craft a few of my shirts. I need to order a few more tinkerbelle gifts too.... i am running out of time....

You should def do something! Even if is just adding a layer of glitter polish or something just to jazz them up! Don't worry, you will get it all finished up and all your efforts will be rewarded with a fantastic trip!

 

[ach222]

The bands look great! Yours is my favorite I think, but love them all

So amazing that you have almost made it to the spending money goal - that will feel fantastic! So close!

 

[DMGeurts]

Oh wow you did fall in love with Alex & Ani! Those are gorgeous! I love the Donald! And is that a D? What are the others?

Yay for MB! That scratch is hardly noticeable, if mine hold up that well I will also be completely satisfied!

Oooo! Disney Vera! I love Vera but decided I probably won't get one since I am getting a D~ bag, probably... lol, who knows though, you can never have to many bags, or wallets?!

And yes! I will take your advice to heart and save a lot for DTD! That's pretty much where I found the most last trip too, and I have already been scoping out the co-op, my weakness is housewares, and maybe Christmas decor, lol, I plan to do some damage at DTD! Last trip I hardly bought anything for myself at all! I have a mug I use almost daily, and that's about it. This time I want to buy things I like. It's hard for me to spend money on myself, but that's why we saved so much, so I would hopefully feel more comfortable spending some! Lol!

Yippee on my bag! I'm so excited, you don't even know! I can't wait to see ALL the bags you make this year, but especially mine! Teehee...

Hehehe... Yah - I love Alex n' Ani... I purchased 4 while I was down there... The "D" - which also has a little dangly Mickey head I couldn't pass that one up at all... Then I got Donald... Those were my first two. I purchased the 2014 Sorcerer Mickey - which was a gift from a friend of mine. And on our last day, I bought the Filigre Mickey Head... Here's a better pic:

Yah - I didn't think the scratch was too bad... It's not even really a scratch, it's more of a rub where I scraped it on something that that color transferred to my MB. I was happy with how it held up.

Yah - it really bothers DH a lot that I don't carry my own bags at home... I am not sure why I don't? I just never have. Probably because they are for "fun" and they are too fun for my boring life at home. So, I purchased a VB one for myself - and I love carrying it at home... I only wish they made it in the old Saddle Up style that's retired - otherwise, I like it a lot, and I like that I can carry my "hidden Mickeys" around with me every day... So far, not one person has noticed it. Makes me feel like I am being sneaky.

Yes - buy stuff for yourself... I knew I was buying Alex n' Ani before I left, I also know I was buying a VB bag for myself... So, I was saving specifically for those things... I had no idea I was going to buy the other stuff - so I am glad I had some extra $$ with me.

D~