what we found when we finally made it back to WDW--FOR MY NEW FRIENDS NEW EDIT #279

[chicagoshannon]

If I were you I'd tell your DD that if she wants to do Disney Quest or Cirque she'll have to pay for it herself. That will take some of the money stress off of you.

Do you have water parks and more on your tickets? If you have that then Disney Quest is included but not Cirque.

Your son will be just fine. A 5 minute ride is a lot different then a 2 hour movie.

 

[longing2Batdisney]

Thanks! for the support.

I told her that this morning!! Oh! we are doing hoppers only! we are saving alot of money doing the military deal; but, I don't feel we NEED the added expense of the waterparks the kids can do that at home (I know it is not the same--but, we have two nice parks close to us). I think what we have planned is plenty for them and they have been to EVERY Cirque performance ever held at the Beau Rivage casino. I don't know what her deal is all of a sudden (I guess she is getting excited also and just does not realize that we are on a budget).
Thanks! again for letting me vent; I think I needed that!

 

[my2disneyboys]

oh boy- now i want to go get those rompers- those look perfect. I spent TWO days at the Disney Store this weekend. I dont think I saw them there though.... OK i am looking online for them!

The "Busy Bags" are AWESOME. They will keep your DS occupied for sure!

 

[longing2Batdisney]

oh boy- now i want to go get those rompers- those look perfect. I spent TWO days at the Disney Store this weekend. I dont think I saw them there though.... OK i am looking online for them!

The "Busy Bags" are AWESOME. They will keep your DS occupied for sure!

I'm so sorry...I bought those last year at the end of the season (only paid a $1.99) The disneyshopping.com did have some cute stuff this year, too.

Thanks! I hope it keeps him busy...think I need to put a busy bag together for Dayne; although I think he will sleep the entire ride (the age)

 

[DenialFiend]

May 18-25 here... see ya there!

 

[longing2Batdisney]

May 18-25 here... see ya there!

where ya'll staying???

 

[DenialFiend]

We used reward points to book so it was a little limited....

3 nights @ Polynesian (garden view)
4 nights @ Animal Kingdon Lodge (savannah view)

We have never stayed onsite so we are very excited.

Our six year old (who has been when she was 3 and 4) is already counting the days down! Just a little worried about her little brother who is just 8 months old.. lots of breaks I think!!

 

[longing2Batdisney]

We used reward points to book so it was a little limited....

3 nights @ Polynesian (garden view)
4 nights @ Animal Kingdon Lodge (savannah view)

We have never stayed onsite so we are very excited.

Our six year old (who has been when she was 3 and 4) is already counting the days down! Just a little worried about her little brother who is just 8 months old.. lots of breaks I think!!

lucky you... that is my next dream visit to stay at AKL. Next visit will only include DH, me, and DS2;so I believe that will be our splurge (won't need two rooms). That's the great think about staying on site; you can start early in the AM go back to the resort in hottest and busiest part of the day--swim, nap, lunch--go back refreshed in the evening. It really did make a big difference when we did it that way in '96 and DS16 was only 4 at the time.
Have fun...hope to see you there

 

[my2disneyboys]

I'm so sorry...I bought those last year at the end of the season (only paid a $1.99) The disneyshopping.com did have some cute stuff this year, too.

Thanks! I hope it keeps him busy...think I need to put a busy bag together for Dayne; although I think he will sleep the entire ride (the age)

1.99 OMG! I remember seeing them but not for that price- Lucky you! They are so cute.

 

[longing2Batdisney]

I try and buy from the outlet site as much as possible... his B-day and the little girls I watch all have b-days in July. So, I bought them those cute little ponchos and DS the pullover fleece sweaters,and pull overs on the site now along with the scarves and gloves. (I know july b-day winter clothes--my thought is this everyone always buys summer clothes and summer is over). I love the disneyoutlet site.

 

[mickeystoontown]

Signing on until I can finish reading.

 

[longing2Batdisney]

Signing on until I can finish reading.

May 18-25 here... see ya there!

hope I don't bore you too bad...

 

[mickeystoontown]

Just caught up and, no, you aren't boring me. I have said it many many times before.....trip reports and pictures are what keep me sane until my next WDW vacation. Just 99 days to go!

 

[longing2Batdisney]

With his NEW disney crocs
I purchased two silicone bracelets and two dog tags...

looks like I posted his name several times today... oh!well just trying to keep it safae

 

[longing2Batdisney]

So, Danny had to work late tonight! He is a supervisor with a heavy constuction company (he oversees mainly the crane work). Well, he is on this new job where they are shipping in pre fab concrete houses from Nashville. This truck driver and him start talking today and the driver has a time share in Disney. He tells Danny he was suppose to go the same week as us; his points expire the week after. HE IS NOT ABLE TO GO!!!

Here's where I get excited; he told Danny his wife is mad because they are just going to let the points go... I tell Danny I think he can rent his points and he had one of the villas for 12 reserved. So, Danny is going to ask him tomorrow if he would consider renting us his points and ressie for what we are currently paying for the two rooms at a value. Better than losing out all together, right. I don't want to get too excited; but, that would certainly bring my spirits back up.

Decided tonight it is certainly my nerves getting the best of me... the excitement of Disney, the fight w/Dayne, and Gwendolyn wanting us to pay for things we did not plan on this trip, not to mention I am not prepared for DS's surgery (don't think I will till that is over)

Everyone have a great night...

 

[leamom2princesses]

So, Danny had to work late tonight! He is a supervisor with a heavy constuction company (he oversees mainly the crane work). Well, he is on this new job where they are shipping in pre fab concrete houses from Nashville. This truck driver and him start talking today and the driver has a time share in Disney. He tells Danny he was suppose to go the same week as us; his points expire the week after. HE IS NOT ABLE TO GO!!!

Here's where I get excited; he told Danny his wife is mad because they are just going to let the points go... I tell Danny I think he can rent his points and he had one of the villas for 12 reserved. So, Danny is going to ask him tomorrow if he would consider renting us his points and ressie for what we are currently paying for the two rooms at a value. Better than losing out all together, right. I don't want to get too excited; but, that would certainly bring my spirits back up.

Decided tonight it is certainly my nerves getting the best of me... the excitement of Disney, the fight w/Dayne, and Gwendolyn wanting us to pay for things we did not plan on this trip, not to mention I am not prepared for DS's surgery (don't think I will till that is over)

Everyone have a great night...

Hang in there. Hopefully the stress will start to fall to the wayside. I can remember being your kids' ages and being incredibly selfish at times. Hopefully they will come to their senses and cut you some slack. for DS's surgery. I can't imagine.

I hope DH can strike a deal with his friend for the Villa. That would be fantastic. Good luck!

 

[chicagoshannon]

Did you get those tags for Crocs? I love them. It's too late for me to order them now though I'm sure.

I cant wait to hear if you can rent the villa! That would be SO exciting!

I hope today is better for you.

 

[longing2Batdisney]

Thanks! for the good wishes. Today is a brighter day, hopefully it will stay that way. I think I will avoid DD and DS's text messages today--haha! you know I would not be able to do that.

The dog tags came from http://www.mypreciouskid.com and the bracelets came from
http://shanrene.com/. The bracelets took only two weeks, the tags I want to say took three or four weeks. But, other dissers suggested going to PetSmart for the tags, Walmart use to have a tag machine in the customer service area if I remember correctly.

The only thing I do not like about the bracelets I had to fill in the words with a sharpie, I just did not feel they were visible enough. But, I do really like them both!!

 

[longing2Batdisney]

DH decided not to ask about the time share. We both were anxious about asking a complete stranger. What if it was a scam?! Therefore, we are going to rent the townhouse for the first three nights and go on with our two rooms at the ASSp.

Making a packing list today of things I have not purchased as of yet:
I know we need
benedryl
lysol wipes
hand sanitizer
pedisure for DS2
gallon ziplock bags
batteries for troller fan
water bottles for everyone
snacks for the road

list for Walmart when we get to Orlando
poptarts/snack bars/breakfast bars
chips/nuts
water
soft drinks
sm bottle of dish detergent

found out last night the fridge swap we are on is missing the fridge
so if we have a fridge
milk
cereal
disposable bowls/spoons
cold cuts/bread/condiments

Three weeks and 2 days!!! getting close

 

[chicagoshannon]

What are you using the gallon zip lock bags for?