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[MaryAz]

Your description of Michael was beautiful. I hope the next appt goes well.

 

[mousescrapper]

I am so glad I found this thread!! We too have a son recently diagnosed with ADHD and are planning our first WDW trip with he and his sister in June. I have only skimmed through today but am excited to read a few planning / coping tips for managing through the parks. I'll look forward to reading through the whole thread over the weekend.

Next weekend I plan to do up his book (I'll be away w/ girlfriends and should be able to get it all done. I have a thread about it on the disABILITIES threads, that I will update. I will post the link here then. It will show you everything I plan to help him out and maybe help you and your son in the process)

thanks for sharing and

 

[mousescrapper]

The ALMOST 5-Week Countdown


Now like I hinted in my initial post of the PTR, I like to plan, and that planning requires lot’s of time! I don’t think I’ve ever planned a trip just over 60 days away…even before I was OCD about WDW planning

To some that maybe fun and exciting but to me…it’s a little crazy (ok maybe a bit exciting too who am I kidding I’m going to Disney right?)

Last night when I set aside some time to get some planning things done, I looked over my TO-DO LIST to see what I could cross off and what needed to be added. Unfortunately I added more than I crossed off

So I thought over the weekend I’d try and come up w/ a weekly list of stuff that needs to get done before we leave (in the midst of my regular non-Disney life). But today when Aldine brought in the mail I got this:

MICKEY MAIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!​

It's all the itinerary things from Disney! Notice my Hook & Tink cup & Mickey pen in the background, Disney is with me everyday

What's inside?

luggage tags

arcade freebe

In this book has all the vouchers

our things


So now I’m super siked to get his list rolling no time to lose…it’s only 4:30 pm DH is on his way home from work I need to make dinner (the oven is still broken) and Margaret is gated in her room…hence no house destruction (Mommytothreeboys knows what I mean and I’m not saying her boys our house destructors….) (ok I did write this then and now it's like 2 hrs later.... )

Here’s what is left on the Master List:

* Have my DH make the arrangements for our dog Maggie (hopefully w/ his sister)

* Finish the Master Packing List

* Finish my detailed Day to Day Touring Plans

* Finish the Master Tour Guide (overall plan)

* Finish detailed Dining Options (mainly QS choices)

* Print 30 day countdown sheets (I think that day is next Tuesday the 24
th?)

* Work on & Finish Michael’s guidebook

* Pull suitcases and start packing (I do already have basically all of Margaret & Mae’s clothes pulled already and several Disney things, but there is WAY more)

* Make Mousekeeping Envelopes (the kids help w/ this)

* Make Disney Autograph book straps (ie Heidi’s design and I really should update them w/ the pic's from 08)

* Finish clothes chart and print out onto cards for each person

* Make WDW journals

* Determine a Budget and gather $

* Get everyone’s TOP 5 choices

* Online Cancel mail for the week

* Email/call to inform school the kids are missing 2 days

* Have DH make new WDW kid id cards

* Make a new MouseScrapper id tag (I found one Diser who will be at CSR the same days as me)

* Determine anything to buy and purchase (that’s another list)

* 24 hrs before leaving print SW boarding passes (please let us get group A)

* Prepare house for us being gone, give neighbors emergency #

* Continue working on the PTR, figure out any possible live posts or Twitter posts

Geez, I hope there isn’t anything else? (ok I was reading over this I added 2 more things…)

Now to business here is my plan for now…

I will post the beginning of the week on Mondays and give you my list to accomplish that week including PTR posts and then on Fridays I will list what I did get done and what is getting bumped to the following week…let’s hope nothing.

So wish me luck and if you think I forgot anything let me know…(or don’t)

Thanks!

Up NEXT: Week 5 to do list and MK touring plans

J-

 

[DisMomAmy]

Nice list!!

And a double for Mickey mail!!

 

[KathyRN137]

Geez, I hope there isn’t anything else? (ok I was reading over this I added 2 more things…)


So wish me luck and if you think I forgot anything let me know…(or don’t)

LOL! Julie, don't you know that the more you look, the more you find?!

Here's wishing you lots o' luck with everything....just don't make yourself too crazy!!

​

Kathy

 

[MRYPPNS]

I found the post in my PTR that had the picture of the autograph book strap.
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27801007&postcount=976

My velcro didn't stick to my ribbon very well and would pull off.

 

[mommytothreeboys]

Last night when I set aside some time to get some planning things done, I looked over my TO-DO LIST to see what I could cross off and what needed to be added. Unfortunately I added more than I crossed off

Man...I so hate it when that happens!! LOL..do you ever put something on the list that you've already done just so you can cross it off??? I am totally guilty of that one!

MICKEY MAIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!​

SO JEALOUS!!!! I want my MICKEY MAIL!!!

It's all the itinerary things from Disney! Notice my Hook & Tink cup & Mickey pen in the background, Disney is with me everyday

Hey...I have that same Hook and Tink cup...got it at Liberty Tree on our last trip! And I drink my coffee out of the Tink mug I bought at POR! Obsessed much????

(Mommytothreeboys knows what I mean and I’m not saying her boys our house destructors….)

Oh no...it's ok...they are total house destructors! I start in one room and by the time I am finished there, they've trashed the one they were "staying out of my way" in!

I AM working on this and have a newly instituted plan that ties into the Disney trip....maybe I'll post all about that on my PTR. So far it seems to be helping!

Now to business here is my plan for now…

I will post the beginning of the week on Mondays and give you my list to accomplish that week including PTR posts and then on Fridays I will list what I did get done and what is getting bumped to the following week…let’s hope nothing.

Great idea...Friday can be your day of accountability!!

 

[mousescrapper]

Nice list!!

And a double for Mickey mail!!

Thanks...

LOL! Julie, don't you know that the more you look, the more you find?!

Here's wishing you lots o' luck with everything....just don't make yourself too crazy!!

​

Kathy

isn't that the truth...and no I'm not crazy yet...just want to have all my ducks in a row. so I won't be crazy thanks for the shamrocks. Hopefully my lucky Irish side will help me get it all done and have a faboulus trip!

I found the post in my PTR that had the picture of the autograph book strap.
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27801007&postcount=976

My velcro didn't stick to my ribbon very well and would pull off.

Thanks...I'll look it up and see what I can come up w/

Man...I so hate it when that happens!! LOL..do you ever put something on the list that you've already done just so you can cross it off??? I am totally guilty of that one!

oh yes I do that all the time!



Hey...I have that same Hook and Tink cup...got it at Liberty Tree on our last trip! And I drink my coffee out of the Tink mug I bought at POR! Obsessed much????

I pretty much use my cup everyday! good thing I have 2: 1 dirty 1 clean



Great idea...Friday can be your day of accountability!!

That's the plan!

Quick little update:

so on my purchase list was new Croc's for Margaret and today I detrmined Mae needed new one's too. and with my super Irish luck when I wnet on the Crocs site I clicked on outlet (which I didn't know that had) and found the Ariel Crocs Mae wanted 50% off and new Disney Mary jane crocs plus WTP gym style shoes both 50% off for Margaret AND I qualified for a sling bag for 50% off for Aldine...we needed to get her a new bag for her stuff for the plane and thougt she could cart some of her own stuff this time around in the parks. So for me and the kids feet!

Also last night I pulled some more things for the Disney box:

Mickey Jewerly from Aldine's and Mae's jewerly boxes (if you have it why not wear it there right?)

Kid's pin lanyards we need to go through them and pull off some of the nicer ones to keep at home

Mickey Mouse glowing head wands

Michael's pressed penny book

As well when I was out shopping I picked up some large gallon zip top baggies, and lemondae single serving mixes

This morning I also pulled out Aldine's suitcase, a duffle bag, a carryon bag for the plane (maybe need to decide on this still) and our pop-up laundry basket.

Today DH is out running errands after shoveling the fresh 6 inches of snow we got...YUCK! I am so done w/ winter! so besides some cleaning and I hope to get some Disney trip stuff done today.

Should be back on Monday w/ my LIST and more fun!

J-

 

[rodeo65]

Next weekend I plan to do up his book (I'll be away w/ girlfriends and should be able to get it all done. I have a thread about it on the disABILITIES threads, that I will update. I will post the link here then. It will show you everything I plan to help him out and maybe help you and your son in the process)

thanks for sharing and

Thanks! I look forward to more, more, more. This is a whole new ball game for us. And I bow down before the organizational prowess here!!

 

[nu2wdisneyw]

I am so jealous...I want some Mickey Mail too!!! I can't wait until we are 5 weeks out! You must be SUPER excited!!

 

[DisMomAmy]

I'm sooo done with winter too! We got several inches of snow last night (this is school vacation week so it didn't effect school) and we got about 4 unexpected inches last Friday morning (which did cause a school delay)! Enough already...

Can't wait to see our to do list for the week!

Can't wait to get our Mickey Mail!! We're just a few weeks behind you.

 

[mousescrapper]

And I bow down before the organizational prowess here!!

well thank you

You must be SUPER excited!!

It's like a Surreal excitement right now...it;s still crazy to think I'm going back!

I'm sooo done with winter too! We got several inches of snow last night (this is school vacation week so it didn't effect school) and we got about 4 unexpected inches last Friday morning (which did cause a school delay)! Enough already...

I know the kids are so done w/ the boots and snowpants...as am I! DH was non so thrilled about pulling out the snowblower again.

Can't wait to see our to do list for the week! coming up next!

J-

 

[mousescrapper]

To Do List Report #1


For week of 2-32 (Mon.) thru 3-1 (Sun): Days to go #33-27 oh BTW I am too...so I hope the magical lure of Disney will help get me better...

My Disney to do’s

1) Finish my detailed Day to Day Touring Plans (I have day 7-Epcot and day 8 departure left)

2) Finish Master Tour Guide: I’m creating an Excel Spreadsheet which includes each day: park hours, EMH hours, parade or show times, brief touring plan, activity options, QS & TS restaurants & meal choices

3) Print 30-day countdown sheets: With being short on time I came across a thread/site by fellow Diser BayouMickey who created generic Disney themed 30 or 21 day countdown sheets. So each of the 3 older kids picked one and I did too. I’ll print them and put them on their bedroom doors, mine will go by the computer (which basically is WDW trip planning central right now).

4) Finish possible QS dining choices: which goes hand in hand w/ the detailed touring plans. This just helps in pre-deciding some choices so your not standing there in the middle of DHS hungry and don’t know where to eat or what is close by…plus by checking the menus ahead of time I can know for sure if the places have enough choice s to please everyone…

5) Work/Finish Michael’s guidebook: I haven’t actually started it yet, but w/ my scrapbook weekend ahead of me this weekend is the prime opportunity to get in done. So before Friday I have the prep work to do.

a) talk over plan of book w/ Michael get his input
b) print maps if needed
c) get his TOP 5 choices
d) type & print his daily schedules
e) gather any materials things needed to complete it



6) Order the seatbelt attachment thing for Margaret for the plane

7) Possibly if time confirm our budget and figure out monies…


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Now some actual Disney Plans that our done:

My Magic Kingdom Detailed Touring Plan

I’ve decided not to be too crazy about the touring plans this trip and have them as a GUIDE and go w/ the flow…if we don’t do everything it’s not that big of a deal…we know we are coming back! By reading about other’s experiences the plus and minuses of having a major detailed plan, I know it is a good idea to have a frame of reference, a goal in mind for that day…but you don’t want it to over take you and your family and it end up in the trash….(Kathy) plus sometimes the best intentions don’t always work out and you have to go w/ it and you never know you might be pleasantly surprised by all the little Magical things you normally miss (MRYPPNS) plus sometimes when it rains it rains and you can either freak or laugh and have a good time anyways (Amy)

So with that said…don’t be afraid to point out any crucial uh oh’s in my tour plan or give me the thumbs up for hey that looks good….

Magic Kingdom is going to be split between 2 days our 1st full day at WDW (day 2) Friday-My Mom’s birthday and day 5 (Mon).

Here’s my theory for the two:

1) we’ll have Michael’s special card

2) on day 1 of the 2 we’ll have Mom’s special Birthday FastPass!

3) The 1st tour day will be a rope drop and tour through late afternoon w/ skipping the mid-day parade

4) The 2nd tour day will be a late arrival day and stay on for Wishes at 9 pm

MK Friday 3-27 Make Mom’s Birthday Magical at the Magic Kingdom

*arrive well before rope drop so we can visit GS w/out delay and get Michael’s card and Mom’s FP

* Once in park stop in the Main Street Hat shop to get Mom’s 1st B-day surprise of her own custom MM ears

*head straight up to Fantasyland and go to Dumbo

*2 possible choices here…1) head over to Toontown and wait to visit the Fairies or stay in FL for:

*TMAoWTP

*split for SWSA & Cinderella’s Carousel

*PPF

*Take a break at Pooh’s Playful spot and have a snack

*Go to Toowntown to take the train around to Adventureland

*Split BTMRR & Frontierland Shootin Arcade

*Haunted Mansion

*early Lunch ADR at LTT (11:30)

*POC

*head over to Tomorrowland and SPLIT Space Mountain & TTA

* BLASB

*Main street shopping


MK Monday Day 5) Another Magical Day at Magic Kingdom

*arriving mid-day after shopping at the Marketplace

*head to Tomorrowland, ride the Speedway

*LFCC

* Toontown: if missed Fairies on 1st day do now, playtime in tot-lot, picture in front of Mickey House

*Ride the Mad Tea Party cups

*REPEAT any Fantasyland favorites or didn’t do on 1st day PPF, IASW

*see Mickey’s PhilharMagic possible SPLIT w/ Carousel

*Haunted Mansion

*Tom Sawyer Island (figure about 1 hr spent here)

*dine for Dinner (try to eat before/around 4:30/5:00 pm)

*POC

*ride MCoA (may need to SPLIT w/ SFRTH)

*Jungle Cruise

* REPEATS of whatever else we may want to do again—including fit in: Splash Mt & Tiki Birds

*go grab our viewing spot for Wishes (8:15 ish, try around Tomorrowland Bridge side of Castle) grab a snack/treats while waiting

*after show hang back away from crowds for a bit…maybe good idea to have Margaret’s jammies w/ us.


well that is it....

Thanks for reading as always...and I promise if I don't get back to the Dis this week to catch up on everyone's PTR/TR I will next.

Scrappie (J-)

 

[DisMomAmy]

*ride MCoA (may need to SPLIT w/ SFRTH)

OK - your touring plans look great for MK. I can usual follow along with your abreviations/initials pretty well, but you lost me on this one... MCoA is the Magic Carpets of Aladdin, right? But without dragging out a guidebook, I can't figure out SFRTH.

Your to do list is long!!! Makes me want to get my butt moving! Can't wait to see the guidebook for Michael. I really need to get started on mine. I'll start printing stuff out this week...

Hope you feel better soon! Good to get it out of your system now thought, right??

 

[mommytothreeboys]

oh BTW I am too...so I hope the magical lure of Disney will help get me better...

Feel better!

So with that said…don’t be afraid to point out any crucial uh oh’s in my tour plan or give me the thumbs up for hey that looks good….

Looks GREAT!!

 

[mommytothreeboys]

OK - your touring plans look great for MK. I can usual follow along with your abreviations/initials pretty well, but you lost me on this one... MCoA is the Magic Carpets of Aladdin, right? But without dragging out a guidebook, I can't figure out SFRTH.

I got it!!! Swiss Family Robinson Tree House!!

This is one of my DH's faves or I would have been stumped as well!

 

[MRYPPNS]

Just one note....You may want to have Mom make her ears at the end of Day 1 instead of trying to do it before Dumbo. Not because I think it will be busy in the hat shop but because it may take her awhile to pick it out....lots of things to choose from! While she's doing that, some/all the kids could explore the back of the expo or firehouse.

 

[MaryAz]

Plans good good! I am taking notes for our trip in May.

 

[DisMomAmy]

Did I read your ticker correctly???

I think you deserve a dance today too!

 

[mousescrapper]

I got it!!! Swiss Family Robinson Tree House!!

This is one of my DH's faves or I would have been stumped as well!

sorry

Just one note....You may want to have Mom make her ears at the end of Day 1 instead of trying to do it before Dumbo. Not because I think it will be busy in the hat shop but because it may take her awhile to pick it out....lots of things to choose from! While she's doing that, some/all the kids could explore the back of the expo or firehouse.

I know I'm thinking that too....but it would be so nice for her to wear her ears all-day on her b-day. I'm thinking 1) split up, or 2) DUMBO is not high priority for the twins, and if Mae chickens out again...do I dare say we may just skip it.

Plans good good! I am taking notes for our trip in May.

I do the same thing!

Did I read your ticker correctly???

I think you deserve a dance today too!

YES it is!

30 DAY DANCING TIME IS HERE!!!!




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So hey here is my Pre-Friday to-do list CHECK-IN:

I may not get a chance to post before I leave for my weekend away so I figure I'd better do it now:

1st off thanks for the get-well wishes, I am really feeling a ton better, I am so relieved!

And for the weather resport:

Chi-town: it is a actually 60 degrees outside....but POURING RAIN!!!! hope the pump keeps a pumping!

Dis-town: 67 and partly clouding...still nicer there

What's been crossed off the list:

Finished Master Tour guide

Printed our 30-day countdown sheets

Ordered seat-belt thing for plane

Went over Michael's guidebook plan w/ him last night and we decided on him having his own versions of our daily touring plan maps, w/ descriptions of the rides, etc and laminated for him. He also wants his treasure hunt sheets, and an overall plan for each day. **Please NOTE more specific info I will post next week on my thread in the disABILITIES board***

I edited his plans for each day and printed them.

What's left?

Finish my detailed day to day for days 7 & 8

Create/edit touring plan maps for Michael and print

Review Michael's TOP 5

Get all my stuff together to make his book, finish the 08 WDW trip album (and begin on Aldine's Album from age 6 (yes I am 4 yrs behind.... )

I have a good feeling I should stay on task!

Have a great weekend all!

J-