We've Bounced Back like Tigger SB09 TR NEW 9/11 CLOSING TIME....

[KathyRN137]

Hi Julie!

We love playing that board game, too!
We also like Disney Scene It...that gets you in the mood as well!

Cutest ever "wiggle bed", I hope its comfy.
I see you've packed lots of wet wipes !

So exciting....so close now.....wow!


Kathy

 

[mousescrapper]

Awesome post Julie! I love the pics from 2005 then 2008...how time flies!

Thanks and I know even though Michael and Aldine are both turning 10 in May he looks the most different to me...not a little boy anymore

That is an adorable little rolling backpack for the plane.

Mae got it from m sister for Christmas she picked it up megga on sale...it's really nice.

I have to inventory our carry-on situation and see if I need to purchase anything.

I think we finally have all our bag issues situated, just need to decide what Margaret's things will be in for in the parks.

Your wishes for Michael are beautiful. He is blessed to have you for a mommy!

Thank you so much

I love that board game - I'm already looking for it online!!

we recieved it as a gift or bought it several Christmases back... it's based on Disneyland, we really like it. hope you can find it.

And those pictures of Michael are adorable! It's amazing how they grow up so fast!

yes they do!

Do you need to add "cook corn beef & cabbage dinner" to your to do list?

actually I am so bad this year....we didn't have it. Normally I host both sides of our family for a full fledged Irish feast and my SIL helps w/ the cooking. There was just no way I could swing this year, time, energy and $. Oh well next year my brother's getting married right before St. Pat's that will make up for it!

Julie.....love all the old(er) pictures of Michael. I bet he'll have a wonderful vacation!

Great flasbabck pics. I hope Michael has a wonderful time. We are bringing a princess inflaible bed for our little one.

I'm sure he will! He's excited his Ja-Ja (grandfather) is coming

We love playing that board game, too!
We also like Disney Scene It...that gets you in the mood as well!

Yes we have that too...ooh I didn't even think of it for my list...man I have way to much Disney stuff

Cutest ever "wiggle bed", I hope its comfy.

We've had it for a long time. MY DMom ordered one for Mae and one for my nephew when they were 2...it's been used many times. She seemed to sleep fairly well up a little earlier than normal from the night and nap but overall good. Hope she sleeps well there.

I see you've packed lots of wet wipes !

Oh yeah you like that? and that's just for on the plane or in the parks...I'll have another set of wipes for in the hotel room....never can have too many!

J-

 

[mousescrapper]

So here's yesterday's update:

* Mae & I updated 1 of her autograph books from last year (the one that still has pages in it to fill)

* I found and packed a few more misc items:

stickers for Margaret's amusement

a mini game for possible play while waiting for F! and a deck of UNO cards

a 20 Q ball (w/ fresh batteries) for line distractions

I think the other day I packed some plastic utensils for Margaret, some diapers, and pool toys too.

* I pulled out our tolietries bags and all the little bottles I have and went through our sunscreen/block to what was good or bad.

* and I added more things to my shopping list


It's coming along......
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Yesterday our Day 9) celebration was making shamrock cookies (I totally cheated w/ the pr-made kind but it still worked)

unfortunately they got a ittle burnt because I was down in the basement trying to find this:

little bubbles (idea from MRYPPNS)



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And in celebration of Day 8)...

the next thing I look forward to is:

Getting on board the DME bus and seeing the "welcome sign" for the 1st time (for this trip )

from 2008

and here's a fun flashback from my 98 trip w/ my DH, BFF and her boyfriend at the time on our way to the airport

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What I hope to get done today is:

well not much...my day is full of non-Disney things today...so maybe just get a few more things organized and go from there.

Thanks for reading,

J-

 

[KathyRN137]

Yesterday our Day 9) celebration was making shamrock cookies (I totally cheated w/ the pr-made kind but it still worked)

"Cheated" (?) There's no cheating in cookie baking! As long as the kids are happy, its all good!!


Kathy

 

[mommytothreeboys]

She is absolutely beautiful! What a blessed mommy you are!

a 20 Q ball (w/ fresh batteries) for line distractions

I LOVE this game! We have one somewhere...need to find it and get fresh batteries....awesome idea!

Yesterday our Day 9) celebration was making shamrock cookies (I totally cheated w/ the pr-made kind but it still worked)

I agree with KathyRN....any cookies are better than no cookies! I let myself off the hook for using refrigerator cookies a while ago....fresh baked cookies are a treat no matter how they started!

little bubbles (idea from MRYPPNS)

We do this too.....works like a charm!

Getting on board the DME bus and seeing the "welcome sign" for the 1st time (for this trip )

***goosebumps***

 

[Dylan_&_Blake's_mom]

Just found your TR and love seeing all of your planning. How exciting that it is so close now to when you leave....I'm sooooo jealous,lol. Can't wait to hear about it.

 

[DisMomAmy]

Mmmmm... yummy cookies! I love that kind - even if they are pre-made.

Thanks for sharing some more flash back pictures - I love looking at people's hairstyles in the old pictures!

And my favorite pictures... the toiletries! I think I'll get started on mine soon - you've inspired me to pull out my label maker and make me some labels.

 

[Happydog]

So what kinda FUN can we Have for the NEXT 10 days before the MouseScrapper Family leaves????




10 Days of DISNEY!

10) Monday 3-16: Play Magic Kingdom Board Game


9) Tuesday 3-17: Make Shamrock Cookies(ok it’s not Disney but it is St. Pat’s)


8) Wednesday 3-18: Play Disney DVD BINGO Game


7) Thursday 3-19: Play Disney Princess Wii


6) Friday 3-20: Play Pirates of Caribbean Game


5) Saturday 3-21: Watch WALL-E and make popcorn


4) Sunday 3-22: Play Disney Trivia Think Fast Wii


3) Monday 3-23: Look at WDW Scrapbooks


2) Tuesday 3-24: Read Disney Books before Bedtime


1) Wednesday 3-25: Watch June 08 Picture Movie



Thursday 3-26
LEAVE FOR WALT DISNEY WORLD!!!!

will you join in our fun?

WHAT A GREAT LIST! I am doing this surprise thing, so I can't BUT for our December trip, I am so stealing this idea and your list!

 

[nu2wdisneyw]

Wow!! So close, so close!! I love the detail of your packing list!

for the next 10 days though....



WE'VE GOT FINAL DISNEY PREP, PACK, & POSTING TO DO! (well really just me )

PREP​

* DH's to-do list (bind journals, laminate maps, id cards & tags)

* Make MouseKeeping Envelopes

* Finalize need for trip shopping list & SHOP!

* Finish making my new MouseScrapper tag

* Take care of all mail, kid's school, and house stuff before we leave

* Boarding passes

* Update Mae's character autograph book

* Test run of Margaret sleeping in her blow up toddler bed

* Pre-check-in at CSR (today!)

* Call and inquire about personalized birthday cake for my Mom

* Go thru my Disney binder, etc and prepare daily bags for each day of the trip

PACK​

Ok here is the HUGE!!!!!! Master Packing list:

the stuff left to pack is in red


Travel/Carry-on Bag: shorts, swim gear, med's, emergency tolietries, a few snacks for plane ride, seatbelt attacment for Margaret, towel & clips for stroller

Kid's Carry-on bagspencil, notebook, Leapster, cd player, activity book, any personal misc items NOTE: most of this stuff is pulled just not packed

My purse (VB backsack): trip note-taking book, pen, $, mints, gum, travel docs, misc personal things, wallet, camera & video camera

Margaret "diaper bag": ok we're actually not using a diaper bag persay this trip, but these are the things she'll need for the plane or in the park...
diapers, all purpose wipes, bib, cup, snack, change of clothes, dirty diaper bags, small toys, blanket NOTE: most of this stuff is pulled just not packed

In the Suitcase: we have 5 total: 1 for Michael, 1 for Aldine, 1 for Mae, 1 for me and Margaret (plus other things) and 1 for DH's things and other stuff
clothing # of underwear: up to 14 (I like to have 2 pair for each day for the kids) for DH & I


# of socks: DH-7, me-1 (for sleeping in case my feet our cold), kids: a few pairs each
# bras or undershirts: 2
Total # of shirts/tanks: 7
Total # shorts/skirts: up to 7 (kids have more than DH & I)
# of pants: 1 for travel, 2 if weather is cool tbd
pajamas short & ?pant: 1 per person (2 for Margaret) a few left
swimsuit: up to 2
cover-up: 1
Extra/emergency shirt/short:1-2 shirts, 1 sweat short
Misc clothing needs: me (dressing shirt for mornings I wear a junky shirt while I'm getting ready)
Extra shoes/sandals: DH crocs ? me extra crocs, Margaret extra crocs
Jewelry
Sweatshirt/light jacket: 1 each (travel)


Specific outfits: new shirt, short or skirt (some of the bottoms are repeats)
Day 2) "Classic Day"

Day 3) "Princess Day"

Day 4) "Hollywood Day"

Day 5) "Tourist Day"
Day 6) "Green Day"

Day 7) "Purple Day"

Day 8) "Repeat Day"

Miscellaneous Items:
(in suitcase)


small cooler bag
mini bubbles
pool toys
laundry stuff
extra batteries
b-day décor for Mom's room
zip-lock bags
hanging shoe organizer
pop-up laundry basket
fan/mister
water bottle drink mixes 1-box
crackers
Wiggle bed (toddler blow-up bed)
tub rinsing BIG cup
Matt pillow
rain ponchos: 2A 2C
costumes: Mae & Margaret
books-M
surpise toys-Mar
swim googles
pocket knife-DH
lint roller
small game
Leapster charging base/cord


toiletries
shampoo/conditioner
dixie cups
glasses
Q-tips
contact stuff
bug spray
deodorant
nail care
razors/shaving cream
lotions
face/body soap
hair care
hair dryer
sun screen/lotion/aloe Vera
make-up
hair clips/ties
tampons
toothpaste/toothbrush
hair brush/comb/pick
non-prescription meds
band-aids/moleskin/first aid


baby care items:
baby powder
rash cream
aquafor cream
wipes
diapers/swim
changing pad
disposable cp
blanket
towel/clips for stroller
bibs: 2 wipe off
sippy cups
snack cups: 2
plastic utensils



Walt Disney World items:

autograph books note: need to buy new ones for twins
MM light-up wands
pressed penny book
Treasure Hunt sheets
pressed penny location sheet
autograph pens
highlighter
line distractions
Disney planner
trip note taking book
tip book
M-guidebook
maps
Daily itinerary bags
Master itinerary chart
Pin lanyards
mini flashlights
kid id cards
mousekeeping envelopes
MM ears ??

POST​

* AK Tour Plan

* Family's TOP 5

* 10 day countdown

* Week 2 Days 10-4 till we leave to do list

* Week 1 Days 3-1 till we leave to do list

* Misc fun and stuff!

* saying Good-bye for now....

more to come.....

 

[mousescrapper]

"Cheated" (?) There's no cheating in cookie baking! As long as the kids are happy, its all good!!


thanks

Kathy

Just found your TR and love seeing all of your planning. How exciting that it is so close now to when you leave....I'm sooooo jealous,lol. Can't wait to hear about it.

hi and glad you found me and my fun (and I guess very organized PTR here) for your trip 6 months is better than 9 months

Thanks for sharing some more flash back pictures - I love looking at people's hairstyles in the old pictures!

my hair was super short then...which was probably good since I had a baseball cap on in like every picture from that trip...because it rained BUCKETS!!!

And my favorite pictures... the toiletries! I think I'll get started on mine soon - you've inspired me to pull out my label maker and make me some labels.

You like those labels....I love the label maker...

WHAT A GREAT LIST! I am doing this surprise thing, so I can't BUT for our December trip, I am so stealing this idea and your list!

Go ahead and steal away!

nu2wdisneyw the packing list has been years in the making w/ what works and doesn't plus many tips I've picked up form these boards! happy to share

I'll be back later today w/ recap of Day 8), Day 7) FUN and my AK Tour Plan!

off to take the kids to school, have to do some things for the big school event I'm chairing and fill up little tolietries bottles.... OH JOY

J-

 

[AmyMama2AvaNtheo]

Only a week left!!!! eeekkk, I am so excited for yall

Your hopes for your son this trip made me tear up .. what a sweet mama you are!

 

[lisalonglash]

You are so incredibly organized - it's amazing! I love reading about your lovely family - looking forward to your TR too!

 

[mousescrapper]

Wow can you believe it ???? It's now only 7 days away...1 week to go!



Even Aldine was like today "Mom it just seemed like it was 39 days away yesterday...."

I guess that is the trick, huh? book your trip under 60 days...and boy the time flies so quickly all that stomach bug anticipation just doesn't happen...it's all pure excitement!

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Recap of Day 8)

I have tried yet again to do the pre-check-in thing and still no luck but my Mom called last night and said she just did it and got it to work...siad everything is in there, showed requests of connecting rooms and ground floor.

I actually got a few things done despite my busy day

* Sorted thru my big Trip Planning Binder and pulled out importnat papers, info I will need down there

* I made a smaller Pressed Penny List for Michael to hunt for based off the large unofficial's guide list

* I put our Disney travel doc's in my purse and have the luggage tags and DME stickers w/ our luggage locks..trying to stay organized (My room & dresser is command central right now)

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Last night for our Day 8) celebration Mae, Margaret and Michael played:

Aldine was at a church club, and DH was cleaning up in our basement still from the water damage 2 weeks ago, and I was working w/ another parent from our kids school on the school event...so it wasn't a big family affair, but no worries we have lots more fun ahead us.

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In celebration of Day 7) till we go, another thing I look forward to is:

Seeing and staying at CSR for the first time...some things CSR Diser fans say not to miss are:
walk around the resort at night
visit the Lion Fountain
ride the waterslide
try the hot tub
visit Panchitos
try faijitas at the Pepper Market
sit at the tables at the Luguna bar overlooking the lake
get a massage

Here are some pic's of the other resorts we have stayed at:

2008 POLY:

2005 POR:

1998 AsSports:

1995 CBR: (actually these pictures were lost in my flood in 06 I still have to try and get copies from my MOM, so this is a picture from that 95 trip, as we drove to Disney and on the way back we took 2 pit-stops one of which was in Ashville NC were my Dad's brother lives. This is DH & I then (we were engaged) at Chimney Rock)

1993 CBR:

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Back to the TO-DO LIST>>>>>

today I have tried online checkin w/ still no success twice...I'll try again maybe late tonight! anybody else have any luck Carrisa or Jennifer?

filled up little tolietries bottles and packed in small bags

working on compressing some planning notes into a smaller tip book to carry around w/ me ***almost done

oh and DH siad he got all the laminating done today (YAY!) so I'll post pic's of all that tomorrow now I can make my daily bags....

Thanks for reading!

J-

Up NEXT My AK Tour Plan

 

[mousescrapper]

Only a week left!!!! eeekkk, I am so excited for yall

Thank you, thank you

Your hopes for your son this trip made me tear up .. what a sweet mama you are!

You are so incredibly organized - it's amazing! I love reading about your lovely family - looking forward to your TR too!

I am looking forward to the TR too...but first the TRIP!!!!!

 

[mousescrapper]

My Animal Kingdom Tour Plan


“Put on your Pith Helmet, we’re going to Africa & Asia” Day 6)

Most likely we’ll be arriving late morning say 11 am since we had a late night the previous day w/ Wishes at MK. (IKWYAT…about arriving late…but I think it will work out for the best)

1) Before we head into the park we need to stop by the outside AK sign for our picture op.

Here are two of the previous pictures

From 08

From 05

2) Expedition Everest Time
SPLIT up hopefully w/ my parents or by myself…get FP as needed or single rider line others find a Kid Discovery area or look for shop characters or go thru shops

3) Kilimanjaro Safaris

4) Flights of Wonder Show (don’t be scared missy JK) as of 3-16 10:30 & 11:30am, 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00pm
Show Length: 30 minutes/varies due to animal behaviors

5) Dinosaur (for DH) rest of us go to the Boneyard

6) Schedule in eating at Restaurantosaurus (lunch)

7) Tree of Life spend time walking around garden

8) Walk Pangani Forest Exploration Trail and/or Maharaja Jungle Trek

9) Possible Camp Mickey Minnie Trails (specifically looking to get pic’s w/ Donald for Michael and love to recreate this picture w/ Mae (from 05) and maybe Margaret

10) Mickey’s Jungle Jammin Parade at 3:45 pm (get a spot) around 3:15

11) See FotLK times: Monday-Thursday & Saturday at 10:00 & 11:00am, 12:00, 1:00, 2:30, 3:30, 4:45 & 5:45pm

12) A maybe train ride to Conservation Station

13) possible Dinner (Yak & Yeti Market)

Park closes at 6 pm

FYI are evening plans are hopefully to go play mini-golf at Winter Summerland. I think we can catch a bus straight over to BB and then walk over there. Or maybe a pit stop back at CSR.

If we come back here on Day 8) some possible things to do or repeat would be:

1) Camp Mickey-Minnie Trails

2) Tree of Life

3) Boneyard

4) Finding Nemo Musical

5) KS

6) Ride Wildlife Express to CS

7) Animal Trials

8) Dine for lunch FTBBQ


Thanks for checking it out....

Up NEXT: Day 7) recap....Day 6) FUN & To-Do List...more Family's TOP 5

J-

 

[IndianaJ]

I tried with no luck today and yesterday to check in. I'm also nervous that our travel documents haven't arrived yet from our TA. If they don't arrive tomorrow, then I'll give her another call.

Your kids sound very excited. My DD cried all the way to church last night. She realized we would be leaving the day of her school beach party, and she will miss it. My five y.o. said, "but sissy, we will be at DISNEYWORLD". Olivia has the right idea.

 

[mousescrapper]

I tried with no luck today and yesterday to check in. I'm also nervous that our travel documents haven't arrived yet from our TA. If they don't arrive tomorrow, then I'll give her another call.

I'd be nervous too if I hadn't recieved my travel docs....and I'm glad I'mnot the only one who can't get that pre-check-in thing to work...I mean I know I can do it there...but becuase my Mom and I have a combined ressie I just don't want a screw up because she did it and I didn't....

Your kids sound very excited. My DD cried all the way to church last night. She realized we would be leaving the day of her school beach party, and she will miss it. My five y.o. said, "but sissy, we will be at DISNEYWORLD". Olivia has the right idea.

they all....but they miss recieving their 3rd quarter report cards so we're a bit bummed on that.

 

[mommytothreeboys]

Congrats on having only ONE WEEK to go!! I hope that Aldine is right and the time from my 30 days flies as well!

I love the AK photo ops...I need to figure out where to take ours this year. Maybe at the sword in front of the carousel at MK or in front of the Inside Track sign outside Test Track..I have good pics of all three boys from 2007 at those spots.

Your touring plan looks good. I like the late arrival...it will be good after a late night!

And I AM scared of Flights of Wonder! Funny bird story...we were in Wal-Mart on Monday and walking in the lawn and garden section inside the back of the store. As I was turning the corner to go down an aisle, two birds flew right at me and I screeched like a little girl!! These were tiny little sparrow-type birds....I have serious concerns about birds of prey!!! LOL! I'll have to be brave for my boys, but I'll be shaking on the inside!!

Have you ever done mini-golf at WDW? We may consider doing it this year as we have more down time scheduled in....maybe you can give me a good review when you come back!

Looking forward to the next update!

 

[DisMomAmy]

Thanks for all the updates. Mae looks like Margaret in those older pictures!!

I can't believe you only have a week left! I was hoping the next 36 days would fly by, but I guess time can slow down for the week you are gone. But then it has to speed back up again!

Can't wait to see you of your laminated stuff. (I have a laminator at home. )

 

[mousescrapper]

Congrats on having only ONE WEEK to go!! I hope that Aldine is right and the time from my 30 days flies as well! I'm sure it will!



Have you ever done mini-golf at WDW? We may consider doing it this year as we have more down time scheduled in....maybe you can give me a good review when you come back!

No I haven't I've wanted to for the last 3 trips in a row...I hope this will be the one, my kids really enjoy it!

Thanks for all the updates. Mae looks like Margaret in those older pictures!! I know....

I can't believe you only have a week left! I was hoping the next 36 days would fly by, but I guess time can slow down for the week you are gone. But then it has to speed back up again!


oh well thanks...
Can't wait to see you of your laminated stuff. (I have a laminator at home. )

I just trimmed it all, I'll post some pic's tomorrow!

J-