Watch Out "WORLD" the Scrappers are coming - Thanksgiving 2013!

[JJ&JHsmom]

The area is outside of the lobby, in the covered area by bell services. They have artist easels set up(I think there were 5 or six of them) and step by step on how to draw some of the characters. It was cute and I think a great way for kids to pass the time either waiting for a cab, DME bus or parents checking in luggage. I wish I had snapped a picture, but I promised Julia I would not go overboard with the camera this trip!

 

[mommy2mrb]

The area is outside of the lobby, in the covered area by bell services. They have artist easels set up(I think there were 5 or six of them) and step by step on how to draw some of the characters. It was cute and I think a great way for kids to pass the time either waiting for a cab, DME bus or parents checking in luggage. I wish I had snapped a picture, but I promised Julia I would not go overboard with the camera this trip!

thanks, will definately be checking that out! about the camera, Megan is getting the same way with "really mom ANOTHER photo" so now I take more without her in them

 

[morgansmom2000]

So, I talked to DH. He's not as completely opposed to the group meal as I thought he would be (he's painfully shy). So, we're a strong maybe. That may change as his brother and their family may be meeting us there as well (they live in Texas, and we don't see them much, especially for Thanksgiving, so we may have to eat with them), but put us down as possibly interested, please and thank you.

 

[mommy2mrb]

So, I talked to DH. He's not as completely opposed to the group meal as I thought he would be (he's painfully shy). So, we're a strong maybe. That may change as his brother and their family may be meeting us there as well (they live in Texas, and we don't see them much, especially for Thanksgiving, so we may have to eat with them), but put us down as possibly interested, please and thank you.

that would be great Jennifer! you could invite your family also! tell your DH we don't bite

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Greetings, Buffy. I hear you're name all of the time. Besides that, I have no idea who you are....

I guess this does lead us to figure out the main question out of all of this - how many folks are interested in signing in to this wonderful adventure? It'll affect the questions I ask in October, when I pester various folks around the parks and restaurants...

Signing off for the night.

Just coming back here. So, I'm saying hey to the hubby!!
You are a brave man planing this big adventure! I give you props!

Tell your wonderful wife I said hi!!

 

[mommy2mrb]

Just coming back here. So, I'm saying hey to the hubby!!
You are a brave man planing this big adventure! I give you props!

Tell your wonderful wife I said hi!!

it is nice Bruce took this on isn't it....and he didn't even need any pushing

 

[DisneyIsTerrific]

I am still trying to convince DH that this is where he wants to be next Thanksgiving. He's not convinced yet, but we'll get there!

A couple of weekends ago, DS and I stayed at Pop Century and popped over the bridge to visit the Art of Animation Resort. We fell in love!!!! I know some pictures have already been posted, but here are a few more.

The ceiling in the entryway of the lobby/main building.

The lobby:

The wall outside the store:

The Finding Nemo pool. It's really cool! It's also fenced off with gates that look like you need a room key to get through.

I love the details! The signs on the buildings around the Finding Nemo pool area have the letters made up of schools of fish!

The Lion King area was our favorite!

This is actually the back of a little playground that is built into this corral. Looked really fun!

Gotta love Rafiki!

 

[morgansmom2000]

Oooh, that looks so awesome!

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[mommy2mrb]

thanks for the photos Stephanie...we can't wait to see it and stay there!

so are you all definately going to be there over thanksgiving? do you have dates set yet?

 

[JJ&JHsmom]

Thanks for the pictures Stephanie! Hope you able to convince your DH that's where he wants to be!

 

[DisneyIsTerrific]

thanks for the photos Stephanie...we can't wait to see it and stay there!

so are you all definately going to be there over thanksgiving? do you have dates set yet?

I want to, but it's not definite. I'm still working on DH, but most importantly I need to get approval from my manager at work. Managers aren't supposed to take any time off from the middle of November until January so I have to see if there is any wiggle room for me to get time off. I actually hadn't thought of that part until last night so I guess I better figure that part out before I get DH convinced or else he'll be there and I won't!

 

[mommy2mrb]

I want to, but it's not definite. I'm still working on DH, but most importantly I need to get approval from my manager at work. Managers aren't supposed to take any time off from the middle of November until January so I have to see if there is any wiggle room for me to get time off. I actually hadn't thought of that part until last night so I guess I better figure that part out before I get DH convinced or else he'll be there and I won't!

oh that's a bummer, hope your manager will approve it!

 

[disney-akj]

Just to update. We are a definite no. We have decided on a cruise for DD 13th birthday during the summer. We have decided to wait until all of the new FL is opened before we make it to WDW again. I would go every year if I could, but while my DH enjoys WDW enough he tries to encourage our family to go on different vacations too instead of always going to the same place- "blah" "blah" so we sometimes have to travel to other destinations If I win the lottery and we change our mind I will let you know, but I believe I would have to buy a ticket to win so it is not looking promising. I hope everyone has a blast!!!

 

[mommy2mrb]

Just to update. We are a definite no. We have decided on a cruise for DD 13th birthday during the summer. We have decided to wait until all of the new FL is opened before we make it to WDW again. I would go every year if I could, but while my DH enjoys WDW enough he tries to encourage our family to go on different vacations too instead of always going to the same place- "blah" "blah" so we sometimes have to travel to other destinations If I win the lottery and we change our mind I will let you know, but I believe I would have to buy a ticket to win so it is not looking promising. I hope everyone has a blast!!!

sorry you aren't coming...but a cruise is a great consolation prize

 

[mommy2mrb]

good morning all!


can't believe we are finally close to our one year mark so want to start planning some of our days!

how's everyone doing on their savings plan??? I've got all our resort $ saved and about half of what I think airfare will be....need to go through menus to start pricing out our meals...will do mostly CS, but have 5-6 sitdowns we want also.

 

[JJ&JHsmom]

Julia and I are starting to talk about where we want to eat. I need to research the temps for November so I can tell when the best time to break is going to be for her. She needs to sit and eat and relax more than I do. She is less than half my age but her stamina is going through the "teenage" ups and downs with her.

She is really excited about this trip! She keeps telling everyone how we are going for her birthday but it is just an excuse for me to meet up with everyone here.

 

[mommy2mrb]

Julia and I are starting to talk about where we want to eat. I need to research the temps for November so I can tell when the best time to break is going to be for her. She needs to sit and eat and relax more than I do. She is less than half my age but her stamina is going through the "teenage" ups and downs with her.

She is really excited about this trip! She keeps telling everyone how we are going for her birthday but it is just an excuse for me to meet up with everyone here.

I think we will be taking it a bit easier this trip too...not so crazy to do everything! would love to just enjoy the parks, take photos of the things and decorations well it is a big reason we are all going! her birthday is just a bonus!!

 

[JJ&JHsmom]

I am hoping to take alot of time to see the decorations too! Still haven't told her about MVMCP, I may wait until we actually get to Florida and tell her.

 

[morgansmom2000]

I'm trying to decide whether or not to do the party. Guess it will depend on the dates. (It's usually the Friday before Thanksgiving, and since we're probably flying in the Thursday, we should be able to make it).

 

[mommy2mrb]

I am hoping to take alot of time to see the decorations too! Still haven't told her about MVMCP, I may wait until we actually get to Florida and tell her.

what a fun surprise! think dates come out May 1 don't they?

we need to start talking about restaurants to coordinate any meals we might want to do!

sit downs we want to do

breakfast - Tusker house
dinner - Be Our Guest
dinner - Le Chefs (Candlelight package)
lunch - Mama Melrose (Fantasmic package)
breakfast - Crystal Palace
lunch or dinner - Teppan Edo, know Jen & family want to do this too

and of course our Thanksgiving meal to accomodate the group!