We're Dreaming of a WL Christmas! DEC 2010 INTERACTIVE PTR NEW: 12/9 BYE-BYE!

[BippityBoo]

Gorgeous binder!! Love all the little Christmas touches!

Thank you so much I had fun making it!

 

[jwwi]

I am really enjoying your PTR. The binder is so cute, what a fun project for you.

 

[stephielela]

Hey! I just got all caught up on your PTR and I am officially subbed! I love your planning binder! Mine is still in it's beginning stages, but since I am taking more than one trip this year, I am keeping it plain Disney and not doing much for the holidays. I plan on having a special section for each trip, but the park sections, ADR's etc, I will just empty out after each trip and put fresh copies in. Who knows, maybe I will just keep using it indefinitely! I have found some awesome stuff from the link you provided over on my PTR, so thanks again!

 

[DrMomof3]

We were at Disney around those dates last year. (12/11-12/15 maybe?) We had perfect weather. Low 80's and sunny every day. Warm enough to swim but not so hot as to be uncomfortable. Crowds were totally manageable. We really only had 3.5 days at the parks which wasn't quite enough for my taste. It was great!

Amanda

 

[HeatherBelle614]

Ok, all caught up!

I don't remember where we stayed during my first Christmas trip. My grandparents used to live about an hour from WDW, so we'd visit them every year and then go to WDW for at least a week. (I was really, really lucky.) I've stayed at all of the value and mod resorts at some point.

I hope you get LC for your Candlelight Package! We called right when the booking opened last year and weren't able to get it. I was so upset, but I booked at Chefs and we still had a great time. We dressed up that night (dresses, heels, ties, etc.) and made a date night our of it. Lots of fun!

Which show are you going to try to get? We did the latest one last year and it worked well. We ate, and then headed over to wait in the package line. We were about 10 people back, so we got to pick wherever we wanted to sit. Our narrator was the voice of Tiana from Princess and the Frog. She was gorgeous and did a wonderful job!!

We volunteered, too! Our experience was not good though. Everything was unorganized and not many people came to the event. I was a little let down, but I guess that's OK.

We also went to DOI and had about the same seats you guys had! It was a blast! (I think DH and I were some of the only people there without kids, but who cares!!)

Can't wait to read more! Please feel free to pick my brain about Christmas ideas!

 

[BippityBoo]

Hey! I just got all caught up on your PTR and I am officially subbed! I love your planning binder! Mine is still in it's beginning stages, but since I am taking more than one trip this year, I am keeping it plain Disney and not doing much for the holidays. I plan on having a special section for each trip, but the park sections, ADR's etc, I will just empty out after each trip and put fresh copies in. Who knows, maybe I will just keep using it indefinitely! I have found some awesome stuff from the link you provided over on my PTR, so thanks again!

YAY!! Thank you for reading!! It is really hard when you are taking more than one trip to Disney. I agree, making a binder helps so much. I am so happy that that the links were helpful!! I have been spending hours researching the Creative DISign boards. Found some really neat stuff--can't wait to share

We were at Disney around those dates last year. (12/11-12/15 maybe?) We had perfect weather. Low 80's and sunny every day. Warm enough to swim but not so hot as to be uncomfortable. Crowds were totally manageable. We really only had 3.5 days at the parks which wasn't quite enough for my taste. It was great!

Amanda

WOW! You just made me so happy I have had a hard time finding people who go at that time. I am happy you were able to swim. We really, really want the kids to swim! We will have 4 days in the parks and I agree...we will most likely need more. I will be asking you for plenty of advice---thank you for posting!

Ok, all caught up!

I don't remember where we stayed during my first Christmas trip. My grandparents used to live about an hour from WDW, so we'd visit them every year and then go to WDW for at least a week. (I was really, really lucky.) I've stayed at all of the value and mod resorts at some point.

I hope you get LC for your Candlelight Package! We called right when the booking opened last year and weren't able to get it. I was so upset, but I booked at Chefs and we still had a great time. We dressed up that night (dresses, heels, ties, etc.) and made a date night our of it. Lots of fun!

Which show are you going to try to get? We did the latest one last year and it worked well. We ate, and then headed over to wait in the package line. We were about 10 people back, so we got to pick wherever we wanted to sit. Our narrator was the voice of Tiana from Princess and the Frog. She was gorgeous and did a wonderful job!!

We volunteered, too! Our experience was not good though. Everything was unorganized and not many people came to the event. I was a little let down, but I guess that's OK.

We also went to DOI and had about the same seats you guys had! It was a blast! (I think DH and I were some of the only people there without kids, but who cares!!)

Can't wait to read more! Please feel free to pick my brain about Christmas ideas!

HI WOW! You were so lucky to be able to visit WDW so many times when you were younger. Priceless memories I am sure!

I am am soooo nervous about our LC dinner package. However, we have Chefs as a back up (like you!) so I will still be pretty excited if we get that! I LOVE your idea of dressing up for the CP. Ohhh I am sure that she did so good...isn't her name Aniki Rose or something like that? She is beautiful!

Sorry that you had such a crummy GAD experience. I have heard that some were very disorganized. However,I am happy that you got to go to DOI! Weren't the seats awesome?! We just loved it---thought it was a great value. Thank you so much for reading!!

 

[Charlefours]

Well, my graduation date is May 14, 2011. I need at least a week to pack and the kids will still be in school. So---here are our 3 options.

1) 1/2 Poly stay (water parks, MK, etc) and 3 night cruise with the kids
2) Longer cruise only with the kids too
3) Adult only 100% Poly stay

For the adults only, we would leave right after graduation,like the 15th or 16th while the kids were still in school. For the cruise, we would do the later cruise (in the 20s of May some time).

Angela is my TA!!! Isn't she great You and your DH will love a little time away to celebrate

PLEASE post pics of your binder when you are done. I just love binders

I graduate on the 15th! 'Tis the season of graduations. We are going to book the cruise this week most likely and then wait until September when we go down to debate on adding onto the trip with a park stay. We did say that if we do the 5 night, we will most likely not be adding park days. I am checking for availability on the July 1st cruise, just to price out the difference. Once we have the prices, we will make our decision. How fun would it be to end up on the cruise together?

I will certainly post a picture of my binder once it is together--hopefully this week.

 

[BippityBoo]

I graduate on the 15th! 'Tis the season of graduations. We are going to book the cruise this week most likely and then wait until September when we go down to debate on adding onto the trip with a park stay. We did say that if we do the 5 night, we will most likely not be adding park days. I am checking for availability on the July 1st cruise, just to price out the difference. Once we have the prices, we will make our decision. How fun would it be to end up on the cruise together?

I will certainly post a picture of my binder once it is together--hopefully this week.

That would be awesome to be on the cruise together Keep me informed as to which one you pick! Can't WAIT to see the pics of your binder!!

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

hi!!!! I saw your PM and I'm here!!!! I think when we go in Dec, it will be around the same time as you!! We are also hoping for WL! We have to wait until my brother gets down there in Aug before we can book in Dec (with his 50% off) or pray for a Dec Pin Code or Free dining so that we can maybe have the DDP too since he won't have it as an offer with his CM discount!

I have a TR and Pre-TR in my siggie if you are interested in following me!

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

Hey! Great binder! So detailed! Can you make one for me!?

 

[BippityBoo]

hi!!!! I saw your PM and I'm here!!!! I think when we go in Dec, it will be around the same time as you!! We are also hoping for WL! We have to wait until my brother gets down there in Aug before we can book in Dec (with his 50% off) or pray for a Dec Pin Code or Free dining so that we can maybe have the DDP too since he won't have it as an offer with his CM discount!

I have a TR and Pre-TR in my siggie if you are interested in following me!

HI!!! So happy to have you That 50% off would be awesome!! I don't know if it is just a rumor, but many people thing a free dining will come out soon for December. I will keep my fingers crossed for ya!

Off to check out your TR and PTR now!! I would love to follow!

Hey! Great binder! So detailed! Can you make one for me!?

Actually, if I had more time I totally would. A red, white and blue binder would look amazing!!

 

[BippityBoo]

Post is messing up...any idea why it is HUGE when I post it?!

 

[BippityBoo]

**See above--already tried re-sizing pics??

 

[moparop]

Disney on Ice looks so awesome! Hopefully we will get to one soon. The boys do not seem to be too interested yet, so I have to wait until I can work on Aileen.

You binder came out awesome! I've never been much of a binder girl. Does it go to Florida with you? Do you keep it in the hotel room or take it to the parks? Do other people look through it?

 

[longing2Batdisney]

You have a wonderful binder Katie! you can see the excitment and love in the detail!
Enjoying following along with your planning! can't wait to hear about IM yesterday your FB pics were adorable. BTW if we do not do the Pacific next year we are talking about doing a cruise to the Bahamas or Caribeean--thinking Disney cruise... and you and Gwendolyn will be graduating at the same time!
Connie

 

[laashley]

Haven't done any DOI's yet. Your pics really make me want to go though. Maybe next time, but definitely not to the one right after christmas. Love the binder, very crafty! That would calm me knowing everything had a place. Of course, I would probably loose the binder

 

[BippityBoo]

Disney on Ice looks so awesome! Hopefully we will get to one soon. The boys do not seem to be too interested yet, so I have to wait until I can work on Aileen.

You binder came out awesome! I've never been much of a binder girl. Does it go to Florida with you? Do you keep it in the hotel room or take it to the parks? Do other people look through it?

It was great!! Entertaining for boys and girls I would say. Even my DH liked it

Thank you so much!!! I love my binders for my trips. At home, I just grab it when my TA calls me and I have all of the info at my fingertips. I bring it to the Resort and leave it on the desk. I usually make small notecards with important info for each day to carry in my purse. I don't use the binder much during vacation, but it is nice to have at check in with the reservation numbers and ADR numbers for the rest of the week.

You have a wonderful binder Katie! you can see the excitment and love in the detail!
Enjoying following along with your planning! can't wait to hear about IM yesterday your FB pics were adorable. BTW if we do not do the Pacific next year we are talking about doing a cruise to the Bahamas or Caribeean--thinking Disney cruise... and you and Gwendolyn will be graduating at the same time!
Connie

Thank you so much!! IM was so fun, but I am having SO much trouble posting about it!! I wrote the post, but it is HUGE when I post it. The post gets really wide. Any idea what is wrong?? It may be the size of the pics...

Cool!! A cruise would be great!! So neat that I am graduating with Gwendolyn! I still havent decided if I should walk. Is she walking?

Haven't done any DOI's yet. Your pics really make me want to go though. Maybe next time, but definitely not to the one right after christmas. Love the binder, very crafty! That would calm me knowing everything had a place. Of course, I would probably loose the binder

DOI was very fun and worth all of the money! Very well done I agree, having all of the trip info in the binder is very calming but...not when you loose it Your too funny!

 

[exwdwcm]

hi katie- haven't gotten to read the whole thing yet, but i am here and can't wait to catch up and join in your journey! consider me subscribed!

 

[BippityBoo]

hi katie- haven't gotten to read the whole thing yet, but i am here and can't wait to catch up and join in your journey! consider me subscribed!

YAY Happy you are here!!! I am going to need lots of your advice for sure! Thanks for joining!!

 

[Sleepingbooty]

Awesome binder, Katie! I'm starting work on one now - the Creative DISigns board is a big help, isn't it?