Watch out Dumbo, There's a bigger Circus coming to Town...Triplets take on the World

[DMGeurts]

I like all of them on your list.

One thing to keep in mind when making the reservations. You can start making on-line reservations at 6 am but calling doesn't start till 7 am. You may want to make the harder ones like Be Our Guest on-line and then call later to add on the requests. When I did our February reservations, I did BOG right at 6 am and the latest time I could get was 5:30 pm. I was hoping for sometime between 6 and 7 pm but they were already booked up. If you wait till 7 am to call, who know what times will be left if any?

Oh and did you see that Beaches and Cream is going to start taking reservations later this month? You'll need to add that one to your list of ADRs to make if you want to eat there.

And I totally understand why you don't want to go to 50s Prime Time. That's kind of why I don't go to Rain Forest Cafe or Teppan Edo. They are just too similar to restaurants I can go to any day of the week.

Along the lines of what Ariana said... When I made our BoG reservations (I know - it was a year ago), but I HAD to take advantage of that 180+9 rule... There was NOTHING available for any time during our trip for BoG until our 9th day - and then there were only a few. Remember, the further out you go, the less people there are who can get those hard to get ADRs - it's only Disney resort guests and ONLY those who are on top of their game.

D~

 

[Iamthequeen]

I think that at the time of year you are going, you should not have a problem getting an outside table at the Rose & Crown. There was plenty of seatinng outdoors the night we were there, but it is not guaranteed.

I ended up having to call from Hawaii last March to make my ADRs and didn't have any problem getting one for BOG for the same week in Sept that you are going, but it is something to keep in mind. I didn't even call right at 8 am. With the time difference, I would have had to call at 2 am.

I agree Disney should have some type of character meal that appeals to boys - a Jack Sparrow breakfast, or a Star Wars meal or any of the Marvel characters.

 

[Chicago Mo]

I like all of them on your list.

One thing to keep in mind when making the reservations. You can start making on-line reservations at 6 am but calling doesn't start till 7 am.

which is 8am central time correct??

You may want to make the harder ones like Be Our Guest on-line and then call later to add on the requests. When I did our February reservations, I did BOG right at 6 am and the latest time I could get was 5:30 pm. I was hoping for sometime between 6 and 7 pm but they were already booked up. If you wait till 7 am to call, who know what times will be left if any?

if i have to take a trip to Florida at my 180+9 days out and make the reservation in PERSON i will i want to go there SO BADLY!!!
for Dinner of course.. Lunch is a QS that needs a ressie?

Oh and did you see that Beaches and Cream is going to start taking reservations later this month? You'll need to add that one to your list of ADRs to make if you want to eat there.

come on SERIOUSLY?!?! damn it.

And I totally understand why you don't want to go to 50s Prime Time. That's kind of why I don't go to Rain Forest Cafe or Teppan Edo. They are just too similar to restaurants I can go to any day of the week.

This is why i am rethinking Teppan Edo... rain forest we have too.

So far so good.

Good... IF there is anything you are against let me know and we can make it work for all of us.

I'll check in the other restaurants on line to see what they offer with Chris. Hopefully this weekend or on Monday. And get back to you.

I'm holding you to this......

They should have marvel for the boys. I agree. Grace would even love to see that.

No kidding! they really should!!! Oh wait hold that thought because i am going to throw some more at you...

I am so impossibly behind that I cannot even begin to catch up

Hey Stranger! welcome back! I do have an index that i updated IF you want to catch up..

But I LOVE that you are talking about ADRs!!! Mom and I have been going back and forth with ours for the last week or so. We are hoping for free dining so we can upgrade to deluxe....just too many places we want to try...so it's great to see everyone's suggestions here!!!!

if this keeps up we will be upgrading to Deluxe too. I just want Jen and family to enjoy EVERYTHING they have to offer if they want the 2 credit TS then darn it that is what we will do!

I'm glad that your Thanksgiving went so well! We had a great one too although too busy ( i hosted Thanksgiving for 15 and then had the girls' WAY OVER THE TOP tea party two days later...) Now, two weeks later I finally have my christmas decor up and am almost finished wrapping presents. I plan on baking this weekend and maybe catching up a little around here

Thanks! glad your thanksgiving went good. all holidays are busy to the point of excruciating! and i love it... your farther along then i am.. I still dont have one single present wrapped!!! i still have a few things to get in the mail too!!!

I can partially answer your Boma/Sanaa question. Sanaa does NOT serve breakfast....

Well this may not work out... I don't know if the kids both their kids or mine will eat there... Including myself... something to discuss!!!

we had dinner there. They have an entire wall of glass for savanna viewing. I can tell you that only 4 tops are RIGHT ON the glass wall. We are a party of five, so we had seating further in, but still had a good view of the savanna.

ugh oh. this might be another deal breaker.. There will be 10 of us...

The do a little "drumming parade" through the restaurant that the kids enjoyed. The food was FANTASTIC. I am not sure about the views from Boma, it is still on my "must try" list.

like the waking of the sun at Tusker house?

Along the lines of what Ariana said... When I made our BoG reservations (I know - it was a year ago), but I HAD to take advantage of that 180+9 rule... There was NOTHING available for any time during our trip for BoG until our 9th day - and then there were only a few. Remember, the further out you go, the less people there are who can get those hard to get ADRs - it's only Disney resort guests and ONLY those who are on top of their game.

D~

so in a nut shell your saying when i call at 8am(?) or 6am (?) i will be looking at a dinner later in the trip.. this is fine. as long as i get the ressie i will be fine with whatever date. we will be staying at the Poly so getting over will not be an issue. I usually plan around the ressies anyway whatever ADR we have that's the park we will be at that day...



On with Making Jen's head spin MORE...

 

[Chicago Mo]

I think that at the time of year you are going, you should not have a problem getting an outside table at the Rose & Crown. There was plenty of seatinng outdoors the night we were there, but it is not guaranteed.

YES! did not factor this in either!! it's such a low crowd month we may be ok with this too...

I ended up having to call from Hawaii last March to make my ADRs and didn't have any problem getting one for BOG for the same week in Sept that you are going, but it is something to keep in mind. I didn't even call right at 8 am. With the time difference, I would have had to call at 2 am.

2am... your kidding..... thank you!!! this is good news!

I agree Disney should have some type of character meal that appeals to boys - a Jack Sparrow breakfast, or a Star Wars meal or any of the Marvel characters.

YES YES YES YES!!!
there is SO MUCH for the little princesses walking around. there really isn't much offered for the boys. granted Yes the boys secretly like the princesses.. NEVER will admit to it until later...
They REALLY need more boy meals.. my kids as much as Jen's kids are very well rounded. they won't be whining or crying about being with princesses or the girls complaining about the boy stuff... they need more stuff.

 

[Chicago Mo]

Here are the other things we can do...

Can not at all miss the:

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP)​

this is something we missed in 2010 trip. something i will not miss again.
please talk to Chris about it, it is an extra cost. I don't know the pricing until it will get closer to the trip. also if you all can chime in and say how wonderful it is that we cannot miss it???
but check it out and let me know:
Some Links.

Info 1​

a bunch of you tube video's​

way too cool....

the girls and the
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique (BBB):​

Information​

I would like to have the girls dresses made for this...






lets not forget the boys!!!!

Pirates League​

this includes the Bigger boys. Tom and Chris can get into this. This is just a suggestion and wanted you to know about this. If the girls do BBB we don't want the boys to be left out of the fun...

here is a picture of the boys on our 2011 trip:


Keep in mind this is what it looked like later in the day:






It will be HOT very HOT when we go..
Honestly this was one of the best experiences of our trip...

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIT a minute... OR we all can do this:​

Harmony Barber Shop​

they have the harmony Barber shop too.. This is also something we all can do:




​

We had so MANY compliments on this...
very cute and way too much fun...

and if that isn't enough... Since it will be their birthday i will be ordering this:

AWESOME BACKPACK​

to be delivered to the room.. they have TONS of stuff to order.. Didn't want to do anything without you guys knowing. you might want something sent as well.. ya know from the main mouse.. totally worth every penny...

 

[KatMark]

I so wish they had that pirate thing when our boys were younger.

We've done both the Halloween and Christmas Party twice now. I'm glad we did it, but I think it will be awhile before we go back. Unfortunately, Disney "oversells" these now and they are so crowded.

But if it is a first-timer, I would definitely do it once.

 

[DMGeurts]

Yup... MNSSHP is totally worth it! We have been twice... In 2003 and 2008... Would do it again in a heartbeat. My girls would do it again too. It is worth it solely for the parade and fireworks if you manage to get nothing else accomplished.

I can hook you up with Customs people for the girls dresses/boys stuff... You KNOW I have connections.

D~

 

[DMGeurts]

I so wish they had that pirate thing when our boys were younger.

We've done both the Halloween and Christmas Party twice now. I'm glad we did it, but I think it will be awhile before we go back. Unfortunately, Disney "oversells" these now and they are so crowded.

But if it is a first-timer, I would definitely do it once.

I have heard that too Kathy - and it does scare me a little bit. I would think - however - since they would be going in September, it would be less crowded than if they were to go in Oct, especially later in Oct?

D~

 

[KatMark]

I have heard that too Kathy - and it does scare me a little bit. I would think - however - since they would be going in September, it would be less crowded than if they were to go in Oct, especially later in Oct?

D~

We've done it mid-September twice; first time was okay, second was horrid. The Christmas party last week was a zoo

 

[Deesknee]

WHOA! I am so FAR BEHIND! I am going to have to use your links to ever catch up. I know I started reading this. I thought I was subscribed.... could have sworn it really. But, regardless I am here now.

Very cool all teh kids are going to be surprised! LOVE IT!

No way I can comment on everything. Still have to go back and read more, but I'm here.

 

[Iamthequeen]

Charlie and I went to the MNSSHP in September this year and we had a blast. Of course we went on Friday the 13th and the big crowds were at HS for the Villains bash. So I'm not sure that was an accurate representation but it was not crowded at all. We will be going next year too.

 

[Pluto0809]

Ok, to answer a few of your dining questions.

I'm pretty sure it will be 6 am that you need to call as they open at 7 am EST.

For BOG lunch, you do not need a ressie but as of right now people are waiting 1/2 hour or more just to get in. If you do the FP with the link I sent you , then you don't have to wait in the line to get in.

I also read over the weekend that Beaches and Cream is only taking reservations for parties of 4 or less. You may have to split up your group into two reservations.

Jim and I did the MNSSHP in October and loved it! I highly recommend going but do a lot of research and have a pretty detailed plan of what you want to do. There is so much going on at the party that you can end up running in circles instead of getting anything done. I will be writing about our experience but we didnt' go till day 6 of our trip so I've got a long way to go before I get there.

 

[disneychic2]

First off, glad you had such a great Thanksgiving and that the pie was yummy. I knew it would be! Glad you've got your tree up and the house decorated. Only 7 more days now. Yikes! When did that happen?????

I got home on Friday night from Virginia. Jennifer is going to PT twice a week now and getting help from friends to get Miles to pre-school and watch whichever kids are home when she has to go to PT. Emily will be flying in on Wednesday for the holidays and will stay there to help as well. I can't wait to see her and the girls. Don't get to see much of them since they moved to Colorado last spring.



I think BOG (Be Our Guest) is going to stick.. it's something i have never tried something new and i really really want to see the inside of the castle.

You absolutely HAVE to eat at BOG. Dan and I ate there during soft opening in 2011 and again twice during our September trip. Plus several times for lunch. We've never had bad food there and the atmosphere is awesome. I'll admit, the first time we entered for dinner, I got teary-eyed. I'm just a big goofball!




My husband won't let Ohana go... i think i need to persuade him more...



the food was good too?? Is this experience like akershus?

I think if you're only doing one princess meal, the castle is the one to do. But didn't one of your boys like Aukerhaus?



Did you read what i wrote about this above?? we have something similar here in Chicago..



Honestly I think i am going to leave the decision fully to Jen on Epcot. i really don't have a preference. i'm game for anything!!!

For Epcot, we recently tried Rose and Crown and really liked the food. Also, the kids would really like the experience at Coral Reef. It's pretty cool to watch the fish/sharks/turtles (not to mention the occasional human) swim by. I can't bring myself to order fish there, so always have the steak, which has never failed to be yummy. Best steak ever? No, but decent.



What is the difference in Princess interactions with Akershus and Cindy's table?? If they are the same i would rather do the castle! right?!?

Yes, do the castle.




See?!?! I am so confused!!! I don't know what to thing about Epcot!!!



LOVE Tusker house!



This is the exact same as we do. Need to pick what days and what restaurants to figure out which park we will be going!!!



I totally forgot about HDDR!!! shoot....



you are SOOOOOOOO right we will have a wonderful time no matter what!!

Welcome Jen!


She's awesome...



humm. i was looking into the luau in 2010... must look more into this too...



Here is vote #2 for HDDR!!!

YAY! let's get this working!!! ​

SANAA
I have questions on this.. I just looked it up and it doesn't show Sanaa having breakfast??? Only Boma. and i don't see Boma having a savannah view??? Is this true?!?!
Jen, I don't care one way or another. If we were to do Animal Kingdom Lodge (AKL) we need a very early start. we will have to grab either the fairy or the monorail to Magic Kingdom to hitch a bus over to AKL. may take a while??? Must turn this over to the people who know more on this..

Boma does not have a view. Never had breakfast there, but the dinner is good. You can walk around the resort after your meal and see quite a lot. But, it would be very time consuming to eat there for breakfast. Just the logistics could start your day off wrong.



I am all over doing the castle. We've never done it so i'm excited about this!!! Would you want Gracie all done up for the breakfast???
i'm sold just on this alone: Caramel Apple Stuffed French Toast



The luau would be located at the Poly too.. so that's just a walk over...
another one we haven't done. looks really cool!



I love your kids as you know. so that's why with all the planning we need to ensure there is something there for everyone... otherwise they won't enjoy it!!



Alrighty.. This i SWEAR Jen is the HARDEST part in planning this vacation!
we will be there for 7nights 8days.
Once we figure this all out and we are CONCRETE on where we want to go that will determine which park we will go to on those days. There are 4 parks

MK-Magic Kingdom
HS- Hollywood Studios
Epcot- my kids call it EpERcot
AK- Animal Kingdom​

What will happen is this:

1. We figure out which Table services we defiantly want.
2. We call to make the reservations 180 out from our trip. which ever days are open to what places we want to go to- make that reservation on the spot. i like to call and talk to the CM (cast members) this way we can let them know about the birthdays too... Logan, Zack, Matt, and Meg.
3. Then we know which park days we will be going to corresponding to that reservation.

Once we figure out exactly which place we want to absolutely go to
then we can figure out which dining plan will work for us.

Now, see, I do just the opposite. I check the crowd levels and decide which park we're going to, then make my ADRs accordingly. It would work either way, it's just the way I've done it for years, not knowing any better I guess. It boils down to what works for you. No right or wrong here.

This is why i need everyone and their infinite wisdom on these restaurants.

Tell me if i am right on this SO FAR:

these are our Absolutes. TS (table services)​

Magic Kingdom (MK):
1. CRT (Cinderella's royal table) Character meal with the princesses.
2. BOG (be our Guest) meet beast after

YES!!

Hollywood Studios (HS)
Sci-fi

I'm so glad you've had good experiences at SCI-FI. Dan and I won't go there any more because of the bad service and worse food too many times. I do love their milkshakes though.

Mama Melroses has really good food. Our experiences there have been a bit slower service, but the food was always good and it was kinda nice to be off our feet in the middle of the day.

Epcot:
I am giving you reigns on this...

Animal Kingdom:
???

We used to eat at Boma or Tusker House on our AK day, but lately have been using that day for a resort ADR. We've done Cape May and Grand Floridian Cafe, both of which i would recommend. (esp. GF Cafe...YUM!)

Suggestions:​

MK:
Crystal Palace- Breakfast character meal with Winnie the Poo etc.

We're doing this in February on Charlotte's birthday. I love everything about this place!

Epcot:
Akershus- Princess Character meal BREAKFAST only.. I did NOT like the lunch food.
Teppan Edo- Japanese food
Coral Reef-
Biergarten
Rose and crown dinner - mostly for seeing Illuminations (epcot's fireworks)
Via Napoli

Yes, Coral Reef, Via Napoli, Rose and crown, all good choices. I know you don't think the kids would like Chefs de France, but it is a favorite also. We used to always to Le Cellier, but won't do it any more due to it becoming a signature. That was our absolute favorite. Also, this last September trip we did Garden Grill and the characters were plentiful and came around often. Chip and Pluto got into a fight over who could sit with me. What can I say...I'm a hunk magnet!

HS
Mama Melrose
Brown Derby
Either one of these will give you VIP to Fantasmic Show. correct me if i am wrong here!!

They will give you VIP seating, but it stinks. You'd do better to eat where you want and skip the preferred seating. It's way off center toward stage left (right as you are looking at the stage) I had heard they were changing this, but don't know if that has happened yet.

AK:
Tusker House
Sanaa?
Boma- this isn't where you can see the animals right??? we will be doing the Safari ride which you drive around and the animals are free roaming.

Cannot see the animals from Boma. Sorry.

Resorts:​

MK
Poly- Luau 2 TS credits
Poly Ohana Breakfast-character meal with Lilo and stitch or dinner (Tom's favorite) i will have to talk to Tom about this... It may become a MUST do. but i am hoping it isn't.

Contemporary- Chef Mickey's- Character meal with the fab 5 Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Pluto, Goofy

Grand floridian 1900 Park Fair. character breakfast with alice
Dinner with Cinderella and step sisters.

Wilderness:
Hoop Dee Doo Music review- this is a show dinner 2 TS credits
Mickey's backyard BBQ another Show dinner 2 TS credits

Also, at the Wilderness Lodge is Whispering Canyon Cafe. You get a big bang for your buck portion-wise, and we enjoyed the food a lot. And the high jinx!


Beach club- Why? because of this: Kitchen Sink - Eight Scoops of Ice Cream served with all the Toppings in the house and a whole can of Whipped Cream



am i missing something?!?!


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Ok, to answer a few of your dining questions.

I'm pretty sure it will be 6 am that you need to call as they open at 7 am EST.

For BOG lunch, you do not need a ressie but as of right now people are waiting 1/2 hour or more just to get in. If you do the FP with the link I sent you , then you don't have to wait in the line to get in.


I tried the link and it asks for the resort ID number, which I tried putting my confirmation number in and that's not what it wanted. Help!

MNSSHP is absolutely a must do! We went in 2011 on the first night they had it (Sept 13) and it was not crowded and the atmosphere is just awesome. The CMs really get into it and the parade and fireworks are awesome!! Worth every penny!!

Okay, you're probably wondering "whose ptr is this anyway???", right? Sorry if I hogged your space, but you did ask. BTW, Saving Mr. Banks starts Friday. Can't wait. You were the first person who alerted me to it coming out and I've been (im)patiently waiting for so long. We are taking our almost 5 year old granddaughter to see Frozen while they're here for the holidays. So glad you liked it.

Okay, I'm leaving. If I didn't have a miserable cold, I wouldn't have the time to dominate your ptr...I mean get caught up on your ptr. Hope you have a great week and weekend!!

 

[disneychic2]

Hey, I just found out why I couldn't get a fastpass for lunch at BOG. You have to be "invited" to participate as it's only in the testing stage right now. By the time you go, maybe it will be for everyone. Hope so.

 

[Chicago Mo]

I so wish they had that pirate thing when our boys were younger.

It really is an amazing fun "attraction" for the boys. they NEED something more for them to do. I'm still voting for more Boy themed TS...

We've done both the Halloween and Christmas Party twice now. I'm glad we did it, but I think it will be awhile before we go back. Unfortunately, Disney "oversells" these now and they are so crowded.

i LOVED the Christmas party LOVED LOVED it. I cannot WAIT to do the Halloween party! we did not do the party in 2010 because we did the In-room celebration. which was about the same cost. it was money WELL spent.
now is PARTY TIME!

But if it is a first-timer, I would definitely do it once.

I AGREE!!!!

Yup... MNSSHP is totally worth it! We have been twice... In 2003 and 2008... Would do it again in a heartbeat. My girls would do it again too. It is worth it solely for the parade and fireworks if you manage to get nothing else accomplished.

I cannot agree more... we must do this.. MUST!!!

I can hook you up with Customs people for the girls dresses/boys stuff... You KNOW I have connections.

D~

I really will be needing really COOL AMAZING BAGS and HEAD stuff to wear.. I do have someone who is going to make Meg a dress...

I have heard that too Kathy - and it does scare me a little bit. I would think - however - since they would be going in September, it would be less crowded than if they were to go in Oct, especially later in Oct?

D~

hummm.. I didn't check to see how the crowds were this past party... does anyone know?!?!

WHOA! I am so FAR BEHIND! I am going to have to use your links to ever catch up. I know I started reading this. I thought I was subscribed.... could have sworn it really. But, regardless I am here now.

Hi stranger!!! you were missed whole you took your sabbatical! I updated the links page so that might help you!
Hope all is well with you and Family!!!

Very cool all teh kids are going to be surprised! LOVE IT!

Oh this is going to be WONDERFUL!!!!

No way I can comment on everything. Still have to go back and read more, but I'm here.

Take your time.. i have a TON to post i just don't know when i will get a chance..

Charlie and I went to the MNSSHP in September this year and we had a blast. Of course we went on Friday the 13th and the big crowds were at HS for the Villains bash. So I'm not sure that was an accurate representation but it was not crowded at all. We will be going next year too.

that's right you lucked out... I am going to have to read some blogs about this past year and see how the crowds will be when we are there...

Ok, to answer a few of your dining questions

I'm pretty sure it will be 6 am that you need to call as they open at 7 am EST.

Good to know my brain was not working correctly on the time change.. I am blaming it on meds...

For BOG lunch, you do not need a ressie but as of right now people are waiting 1/2 hour or more just to get in. If you do the FP with the link I sent you , then you don't have to wait in the line to get in.

i am all over that.. is it bad that i wouldn't mind going there daily???

I also read over the weekend that Beaches and Cream is only taking reservations for parties of 4 or less. You may have to split up your group into two reservations.

oh for pete's sake really?!?! My group is still 10 split to 5 each... oh who knows we may not even do that..

Jim and I did the MNSSHP in October and loved it! I highly recommend going but do a lot of research and have a pretty detailed plan of what you want to do. There is so much going on at the party that you can end up running in circles instead of getting anything done. I will be writing about our experience but we didnt' go till day 6 of our trip so I've got a long way to go before I get there.

your a posting maniac! you'll be there in no time! I can't wait to read your review on it..
this is one of the things i am most excited about.. the pictures i will have!!!
as for the planning.. it's the same for the MVMCP. i will do lots of the characters.. and dance parties. the later parade of course and a FABULOUS spot for fireworks and photography...
i will have the beach at the Poly too.. i have a lens that will get this...



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there are a few pictures up on my site for the museum and Walt's archives:

MSI AND WALT​

This isn't everything, i have more that i will post here they weren't web site material... I promise to have them at some point..
any of you following my on the capture my Chicago you can go vote on there too...

Saturday my girls won their matches!! and the Boys won their Basketball game.. I was able to sneak over there to watch it WHAT A HOOT!!! i laughed so hard. they are fun to watch. Way more then 3rd/4th grade volleyball.
Sunday we had the American Legion Christmas party then took the dogs for Pictures with Santa. (that was interesting.) i hope to have these up soon too.. that was just funny.
I stayed home with Meg yesterday. She got sick (flu) sunday-Monday so i stayed home.. By DEFAULT i had my wish. I had ONE FULL DAY OFF FROM MORNING TO NIGHT!!! I did i really really did! ya know what i did with that time? I watched a couple of movies with Meg. then as kids do. She was back to her old self about 11. so we made more Christmas Cookies and we sat again.. Then MY stomach rolled. so i laid on the couch until about 4:30 got up to make dinner.. the boys came home from basketball practice about 5 we ate. watched The Santa Clause 2 ( i love 1 and 2 so much!!)
I went to bed EARLY to come to work.. I have a lot to catch up with since this is my last week of work UNTIL NEXT YEAR... I love saying that...

I do think i made Jen's head spin.. I haven't heard back from her and ALL the information we threw at her...
BUT FIRST! Jen gave me the OK to go ahead and make their INTRODUCTIONS!!!
I have to work on that..



I don't think there is anyone here that doesn't follow D~
But if you could Say some prayers and send her hugs She needs them. Her Father has fallen ill, they are running tests (neurological) so PLEASE send her what you can. Suzi and I wish we could jump a plane and be with her right now..
So when Suzi wins the millions we are going...

 

[oopsiDAISY]

Yay on the girls winning!!
Yay for a full day off!!
Boo to Meg being sick!!

I cannot even imagine how crazy the Mo circus was getting the dogs' picture with Santa. Did Stevie get to have his picture taken with Santa?

I am sure I have no idea HOW we could have scared Jen off....

* I may or may not have just posted a ton of food porn on my TR....

 

[Pluto0809]

Hey, I just found out why I couldn't get a fastpass for lunch at BOG. You have to be "invited" to participate as it's only in the testing stage right now. By the time you go, maybe it will be for everyone. Hope so.

I haven't used this myself but from what I've read, people are getting to use it without an invitation. Most people were not able to get it till about a week before their trip so just keep trying!

 

[Chicago Mo]

First off, glad you had such a great Thanksgiving and that the pie was yummy. I knew it would be! Glad you've got your tree up and the house decorated. Only 7 more days now. Yikes! When did that happen?????

It really was an amazing Thanksgiving and I cannot wait to make the pie for Christmas Eve at my Parent's house!!! may make one for Christmas day too....

I got home on Friday night from Virginia. Jennifer is going to PT twice a week now and getting help from friends to get Miles to pre-school and watch whichever kids are home when she has to go to PT. Emily will be flying in on Wednesday for the holidays and will stay there to help as well. I can't wait to see her and the girls. Don't get to see much of them since they moved to Colorado last spring.

I'm so glad she is getting more support! Please take LOTS of pictures!!! So glad you will all be together!

You absolutely HAVE to eat at BOG. Dan and I ate there during soft opening in 2011 and again twice during our September trip. Plus several times for lunch. We've never had bad food there and the atmosphere is awesome. I'll admit, the first time we entered for dinner, I got teary-eyed. I'm just a big goofball!

i will be there!! I am thinking dinner is what i am going to GUN for.. and hope for a lunch too??

I think if you're only doing one princess meal, the castle is the one to do. But didn't one of your boys like Aukerhaus?

Yep! My Zack... he liked the princesses! I think he will like the Castle just as much..
9 year old boys...
side story... the boys have discovered woman's umm.. breasts.. which they have so eloquently renamed as "big sack of Potatoes" this came from watching who framed Roger Rabbit... Matt turns to me and says:
"Mom, I gotta say it:
"What's that Matt?"
"that girl has a BIG SACK OF PO-TAY-TA'S" <-- i spelled that phonetically as he said it.
then watching Little mermaid...
BUT on the other hand he said that he doesn't like Hooters.. Because he doesn't like the way the woman dress... "it's unappropriated" <- His words..
So i am doing something half right here....

For Epcot, we recently tried Rose and Crown and really liked the food. Also, the kids would really like the experience at Coral Reef. It's pretty cool to watch the fish/sharks/turtles (not to mention the occasional human) swim by. I can't bring myself to order fish there, so always have the steak, which has never failed to be yummy. Best steak ever? No, but decent.

JEN?!?! Did you read that?

Yes, do the castle.

OK.

MNSSHP is absolutely a must do! We went in 2011 on the first night they had it (Sept 13) and it was not crowded and the atmosphere is just awesome. The CMs really get into it and the parade and fireworks are awesome!! Worth every penny!!

Thank you!!! I cannot wait for this whole experience!!!!

Okay, you're probably wondering "whose ptr is this anyway???",

well it's mine of course and your answering all my needed questions!

right? Sorry if I hogged your space, but you did ask.

Umm NEVER!!! you know darn well people can hijack, have fun, talk nonsense.. WHATEVER they damn well want here without fear of being attacked.
i'm not a hypocrite

BTW, Saving Mr. Banks starts Friday. Can't wait. You were the first person who alerted me to it coming out and I've been (im)patiently waiting for so long. We are taking our almost 5 year old granddaughter to see Frozen while they're here for the holidays. So glad you liked it.

ohhh Frozen was WONDERFUL!!! i cannot wait for you too see it!

YES!!! Saving Mr. Banks!!!!! I plan on seeing it next week.. I hope to get Nicole and Jen, all of us to go!!!

Okay, I'm leaving.

better not...
I will come and find you..

If I didn't have a miserable cold, I wouldn't have the time to dominate your ptr...I mean get caught up on your ptr. Hope you have a great week and weekend!!

This week i work but the next two weeks i am off on vacation from the City job..

Hey, I just found out why I couldn't get a fastpass for lunch at BOG. You have to be "invited" to participate as it's only in the testing stage right now. By the time you go, maybe it will be for everyone. Hope so.

hummmm

ARIANA!!!! HELP!​

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I am SO upset right now... SO over the top going to cry have a fit everything all in one...
as you know i am a freelance photographer newly published. i have SO MANY pictures. i have every single Disney movie known to man. every Disney song. you name it.
I bought an external hard-drive. there is so much data i have my computers would NEVER hold it all..
my hard drive crashed... There is NO DATA ON THE DAMN THING to recover... I bought a new hard drive so they can transfer all my stuff to the new one. my co-worker just called.. and it's gone.. everything... gone.. every picture i have ever taken.
all my Disney movies... Every Disney song.
Gone.
alllllll my Disney trip photos
gone
I do have photobucket i could taken them from. i guess.
As you all may or may not know. I had a house fire in 07. I lost everything in that fire.
it was a learning experience for Tom and I. material things are just... well things. they can be replaced. yes there are sentimental things that i would rather NEVER to part with.. but the other stuff can all be replaced.
except Pictures.
gone.
memories
gone.
i'm so upset.
I PRAY my co-worker can bring something to life to get my stuff off of there..

 

[spiritsim]

We decided to do Cinerellas happy ever after dinner at GF because it is only 1 credit instead of 2 at CRT But we are do The Akurush(spelling) breakfast because it's different princesses and still a castle like setting...just our take on it anyways........

 

[Pluto0809]

Bummer that Meg was sick, but at least it gave you some much needed down time.

Doggie pictures with Santa, I know how that can go. We have tried to do those a few times always unsucessfully.

Loved the pictures from the Walt Archives! What's the Chicago site you are talking about? I must have missed that somewhere.