We're Frugal Not Cheap! May Photopass Share-FULL

[PrincessParty]

I just posted on the May Photo Pass Share confusion thread that we are full. Just FYI. Thanks again Melani for leading this. 92 days. Can May get here any faster? I did set my cell phone alarm so I can get up on Sat. to make my ADR's Got a dusting of snow last night, ready for Spring to arrive. The kids had school.

 

[PrincessParty]

Vargas17 hope you scored all of your ADR's. I got all of mine (3) within 20 minutes of when I wanted.

Melani, good luck tomorrow.

Hope everyone else got where they wanted too.

Now just have to wait for May to come.

Have a great weekend everyone. Amy

 

[Melani]

Well I made on ADR, then the CM told me I would have to be transfered to make any after the 26th because of a new computer system. So he put me on hold forever.

I finally hung-up so I could get ready for church. I felt very guilty for even trying.

Well in the mean time I decided to rearrange my whole schedule! (it must have something to do with my hormones)

After lunch I tried again. This time the CM said he could not book anything more than 90 days. I said no I;m staying on property I get 90 + 10. He said the computer wouldn't allowit & he couldn't transfer me. So I hung-up & tried again. I sat on hold for 15 min. before I got too annoyed with it.

I just can't decide if I want to try Crystal Palce for lunch. Is it worth the $? We did their b'fast 2 yrs. ago & the kids loved it. But I kinda haven't really liked any of Disney's lunch or dinner themed buffetts. The food is not so good & if I'm spending $100+ I want it to be good. A bad meal when it's free dining is easily overlooked.

So I have a 7:45pm at the Plaza. Do you think we can catch Wishes from there?

 

[vargas17]

I have a agant that is helping with all of my planning. She was calling yesterday morning but hasn't called me yet. We talked friday night to confirm everything and deal with the whole "26th" issue. She said she would send me my conf. #'s and call me if there were any that she could not get. No call, so I guess so far so good. We shall see.

krissy

 

[PrincessParty]

Melanie, I don't know the answer to your question, but I am so sorry that you had so much trouble. I haven't eaten at Plaza, have you checked allears.net?


Krissy, no news is goood news Good luck.

 

[Melani]

I'll try again tomorrow.

We decided to only book 3 ADRs & eat quick service the rest. We'll make-up for it at Christmas.


Now I'm trying to figure out how they sew those pinwheel looking skirts. It's kinda like a twirls skirt meets gored skirt, but I can't find a picture of what I want online. I'd rather look at someone else trial n error than have to go through my own.

While I was looking through the disboutique thread I saw the cutest Photopass photo of a lilltle girl with baby Simba. But what was neat was the way her leopard print shirt popped off the page. If I find it again I'll post it here. It's always good to think of how you'll look in the photo after we've gone to all this touble.

Oh I guess that means I better start walking or I won't want to keep any with me in it.

 

[PrincessParty]

Are you going to be there on Christmas AM? We were 2 years ago and walked on every ride. (The next day 3 of the 4 parks closed to capacity.) Anyhow, I wanted to say Santa brought us the Family Magic Tour and it was so much fun. Plus required nothing to pack/bring home.

 

[Melani]

Yes, we will be checking out on Christmas Day then driving 2 hrs to visit relatives. I thought the parks were packed on Christmas Day. Which park did you do?


I just got your money order, Amy & I've filed your address. Thank you.


So I finally got through. I made the following ADRs:

Mon., May 25th> Plaza@7:45pm
Tues., Nay 26th> Whyspering Canyon @ 12:40pm
Thurs., May 28th> Crystal Palace @ 10:05am
Fri., May 29th> T-Rex @5pm
(had to call T-Rex to get it & they said it's not really a reservation it's more like a reserved place in line)

I'm gonna cancell a Whysp Cany 5/25@2:10

 

[vargas17]

My agent called with my dining reservations Here they are:

May 22 5:25p Chef Mickey's
May 23 5:45p Biergarten
May 24 7:50a Ohana Character BF
May 25 5:45p Whispering Canyon Cafe
May 26 6:25p Coral Reef
May 27 8:35a Play and Dine @ Hollywood & Vine-
May 28 3:35p Fantasmic Dinner @ Mama Melrose
May 29 11:15 T-Rex

The fantasmic is kinda early but I know they fill up quick and only take them at certain times.

 

[Melani]

I think they only offer early dinning w/Fantasmic. But that's ok it gives you time to ride TSM before the show.

 

[PrincessParty]

I'm glad you got my money Melani. I was able to get Chef Mickey's, Le Cellier, and 1900 Park Fare. Now to wait until May.

 

[PrincessParty]

I have always heard that Christmas was super busy in the Magic Kingdom, but we didn't notice it. We spent from 7AM to 3AM (yes, 20 hours.) in the park! The next day 3 parks closed to capacity. This was in 2005.

 

[Melani]

I finished one dress (well almost - I still have to sew on the buttons & sash)
She liked it so much I couldn't get it off her & she already got a stain on it!

"Belle"

Here are the fabrics for "SoWhite", "Rora" &"Relli"

I still have to buy some blue ribbon. I want satin, but will that hold up in the wash?

My back hurts from hunching over. I sewed the straps in backwards & had to do them over., that took the longest.

Maybe I'll get the rest done before May.

 

[vargas17]

I finished one dress (well almost - I still have to sew on the buttons & sash)
She liked it so much I couldn't get it off her & she already got a stain on it!

"Belle"

Here are the fabrics for "SoWhite", "Rora" &"Relli"

I still have to buy some blue ribbon. I want satin, but will that hold up in the wash?

My back hurts from hunching over. I sewed the straps in backwards & had to do them over., that took the longest.

Maybe I'll get the rest done before May.

That dress is cute!!! I havent tackled a dress yet even though I want to try the feliz. I did get this outfit done though and I am pretty happy. Now to start on the rest.

 

[Melani]

Wow !

There's no one I'm gonna tackle ruffles. That experience with the lining was enough. At least the other fabrics won't need it.

Did you applique the Eve or was it on the fabric? I couldn't find any large Princesses. And I'm not ready to learn applique.

 

[vargas17]

I cut the eve out of a wall-e panel that I found. I then satin stitched all around it. I can't find a big enough princess piece yet either. I know it can't be too huge but there is no way I can do it if it is tiny. I might have to break down and just buy a pillow case from .

krissy

 

[Melani]

Eilee,
I got your check today.



Has everyone given up DIS for lent?

I thought about it, but then I chose "no yelling at the kids" instead.

 

[Disneytwinz]

Ok thanks melani!

You ladies are so talented with your sewing skills. I would love to make some dresses but my girls won't wear them anymore. :/ I do make basic pillowcase dresses which are fun and easy.

I tried getting reservations tonight and the wait time was a half an hour. I'm on hold now..can someone poke me when I doze off?

 

[vargas17]

Ok thanks melani!

You ladies are so talented with your sewing skills. I would love to make some dresses but my girls won't wear them anymore. :/ I do make basic pillowcase dresses which are fun and easy.

I tried getting reservations tonight and the wait time was a half an hour. I'm on hold now..can someone poke me when I doze off?

I am really glad I have an agent to help with that!!

krissy

 

[Disneytwinz]

I am really glad I have an agent to help with that!!

krissy

I am an agent