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

[mousescrapper]

I'd love to see what DH created! Thanks!

I'll show you as soon as he's done and give everyone else a blank format if you're intersted

I find DHS to be the hardest park to navigate..I just can't seem to get my bearings there!

I know....

The plans look good. The shows are tough to work around so the day is a hard one to schedule. It looks like you've done a good job getting in the Must-Dos and you can work from there! Nice!

Thanks...here's hoping for good luck

your PTR keeps amazing me.

wow thanks...

Thanks for sharing your plan for DHS! This is a great plan to use as a model for my own... DHS is the hardest park to plan for, IMO.

I'll let you know how it turns out when we get back...
Wow getting close to your trip!!! How exciting for you!

I know I am getting super excited now....

 

[mousescrapper]

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?

 

[mommytothreeboys]

That looks like a great 10 days! I have plans for our "Disney eve", but didn't think about a 10 day countdown....great idea!! I'll have to put my thinking cap on and come up with some cool things to do...and I'm sure I'll steal several of yours! Have a great 10 days...can't wait to hear how it all goes!

 

[mousescrapper]

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]

That looks like a great 10 days! I have plans for our "Disney eve", but didn't think about a 10 day countdown....great idea!! I'll have to put my thinking cap on and come up with some cool things to do...and I'm sure I'll steal several of yours! Have a great 10 days...can't wait to hear how it all goes!

I hope to take pictures each day/night and post them the next day to conicide w/ my 10 day countdown posts....

feel free to steal away. Did you know there is a whole thread devoted to Disney themed family nights on the Disney for Families threads?

 

[mousescrapper]

Week 2 Days 10-4 till we leave To-DO List:


* Finish packing stuff on the Master Packing List

so misc suitcase items & tolietires (leaving kids' carry-on's & my purse for next week)

* Cancel Mail

* email kid's teachers about missed school (already informed office)

* Pre-Check-in at CSR

* Prep daily park bags

* Update Mae's autograph book

* Shopping List/Shop (friday-Sat)

* MouseKeeping Envelopes (the kids will do this)

* PTR posts

( I hope I'm not missing anything...I have a mental & Paper list of this week and next)

 

[mousescrapper]

OK so for the next 10 days I will treat you (and myself) to a little Disney countdown. I hope to include the following each day:

* The 10 things I'm looking forward to about going to Disney in general or specifically this trip

* a fun picture from past trips (we'll see how far I can go back)

* and any other fun updates to share


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Day 10

Waking up at 4:30 am in the morning to get ready to go to the airport! (and I'm going to make my muffins the night before so hopefully no burnt bottoms this time)

This is Mae (2 1/2) in 2005 sleeping at POR:

ENJOY your Disney day...I'll be back tomorrow w/ Day 9) and report what I finished today and more Disney FUN!

J-

 

[DisMomAmy]

All I can say is...

Then I'll mention that I copied much of your packing list!

DMIL is leaving for Florida on the same day!! I hadn't realized that until now. She is going down to Florida for 3 weeks! She's splitting her visit between the two coasts - visiting her mother an brother & wife on the east coast, then visiting DH's brother (the one we are visiting soon) and family on the west coast. I'm sure your path's won't cross though... she is staying clear of Orlando.

By the way... let me know how the online check-in thing works out.

 

[mousescrapper]

All I can say is...

Then I'll mention that I copied much of your packing list!

DMIL is leaving for Florida on the same day!! I hadn't realized that until now. She is going down to Florida for 3 weeks! She's splitting her visit between the two coasts - visiting her mother an brother & wife on the east coast, then visiting DH's brother (the one we are visiting soon) and family on the west coast. I'm sure your path's won't cross though... she is staying clear of Orlando.

By the way... let me know how the online check-in thing works out.

I agree w/ the (let's just hope I don't)

how funny about your DMIL...

I'm going to make an update on the special guidebook thread then I'm going to do the pre-check-in I'll come back and post about it....

 

[mommytothreeboys]

Great packing list! I printed out a similar one that I used last trip.

Can't wait to see your pics and 10 day countdown posts! It will help me pass the next 10 days faster!

Don't you just love Disney sleep? The pic of Mae at POR is so cute! Time sure flies doesn't it?

 

[mousescrapper]

By the way... let me know how the online check-in thing works out.

Ok I guess Disney doesn't think I'm at 10 days yet. I'll have try again tomorrow. The screen came up and showed all our info, but said online check-in was unavailable at this time.

I'll let you know when I do do it.

J-

 

[IndianaJ]

Thanks to your list I requested a mail hold this morning. I need to go back through your post and find your packing list. Sometimes I need a little prodding to get it done early . Yesterday I bought all my travel sized items and new sunscreen.

What are you doing the rest of this week? I'll stay tuned to find out.

BTW, we stayed at POR AB section on our last trip. We really enjoyed it there, and hope CSR is similar. Your daughter looks adorable sleeping on the trundle.

 

[DisMomAmy]

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

 

[mousescrapper]

Thanks to your list I requested a mail hold this morning. I need to go back through your post and find your packing list. Sometimes I need a little prodding to get it done early . Yesterday I bought all my travel sized items and new sunscreen.

Your welcome about the hold mail reminder...
What are you doing the rest of this week? I'll stay tuned to find out.

Well let's see lots! see below for the details...can you believe it's only 9 days now

BTW, we stayed at POR AB section on our last trip. We really enjoyed it there, and hope CSR is similar. Your daughter looks adorable sleeping on the trundle.

we really liked POR too...that was where we hoped to have stayed but they were full when we booked...so I bummed we now need to bring a bed for Margaret to sleep in.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

THANK YOU AMY!!!!

 

[mousescrapper]

Only 9 more days till we leave....wow!

So what did I get done yesterday?

* canceled (or put on hold) my mail for the week

* got the rest of my touring maps ready for DH to laminate

* emailed my kids' teachers about missing school

* did more packing and of course the wonderful "oh that's not goning to work need to re-organize that in the suitcases"

These suitcases actually have been re-arranged but the small one now has all of Margaret's things in it and full!

here is a little backpack for Mae and Margaret's things for on the plane

* we also did a test run of Margaret in the blow-up Toddler bed (as we call the Wiggle bed) she did well!

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Last night our Disney fun for the day was playing:

we really like this game, we are get excited about which attractions we get to go too. Here we are playing:

Michael won!

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And in continuation of my 10-day countdown:

Another thing I'm looking forward too is:

Stepping outside MCO and seeing & smelling the Florida air (it really does smell different than Chicago air) and the Palm trees!


here is some of the great foliage outside the Poly

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Here's what I hope to get done today:

* update Mae's autograph book w/ pictures from last yr

* start pulling out tolietries and travel bottles

* and do a little more packing


Have a great St. Patrick's Day all and a fun Disney Day!

oh ps I tried the pre-check-in again this morning but still no luck...

J-

 

[mousescrapper]

Michael's TOP 5 for SB 09:​

1) Toy Story Mania Ride

here he is in front of it in 08

2) Laugh Floor (Monster Comedy Club)


3) Enchated Tiki Bird Room


4) Pirates of Carribean


5) Visit Italy and eat Pasta and get Pins!

Here are some more of my favorite pictures of him:

From 2008

eating "the best ever" chicken leg at FTBBQ in AK

at the Poly main pool

King Arthur!

From 2005:

with BUZZ

with Mom and the sharks

on his 6th b-day enjoying the Poly Luau and his fancy drink

With Zurg in 05

AND

in 08

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My Wishes for him on this trip:

* He has a great time, the wonderful Magic of Disney works again and he is a sweet happy boy with no struggles or hardtimes because of his ADHD ad Aspergers (with that in mind...if and when something does upset him or frustrates or whatever we can all handle it w/ grace )

* He may be willing to try some new things and the new things he is interested in go well

* His wishes come true and he comes away w/ some special memories


Thanks for reading

J-

 

[mommytothreeboys]

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

Funny how the kids seem to love that Tiki room! Mine too! LOL!

That is an adorable little rolling backpack for the plane. I have to inventory our carry-on situation and see if I need to purchase anything.

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

 

[DisMomAmy]

Margaret looks so cute in the Wiggle bed!

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

And those pictures of Michael are adorable! It's amazing how they grow up so fast! That reminds me that I have pictures from 06 to post!

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

 

[MRYPPNS]

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

 

[MaryAz]

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