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[PennConn]

By the way, this is a bit off-topic, and far out in the future, but I'm planning another WDW trip for one week in October 2008! Exact dates remain TBD. I'd be interested in planning to meet up with any of you for meals and park touring during that time. Daisy

Another option if we hit it off in December that someone mentioned is to go on a Caribbean cruise together next year (But let's see how this meeting goes first! )

Also, an old college friend of mine just today invited me to visit her in Seattle next year, so I'll have to see how much time / money is available to travel in 2008.

 

[DaisyDuck001]

Another option if we hit it off in December that someone mentioned is to go on a Caribbean cruise together next year (But let's see how this meeting goes first! )

I've already met some folks from here in person, including aubriee, disneyfan63, disneytraveler, and geffric. This December will be a reunion!

Daisy

 

[PennConn]

I've already met some folks from here in person, including aubriee, disneyfan63, disneytraveler, and geffric. This December will be a reunion! Daisy

Well everyone I've talked to here so far has been great. I'm sure we will all have a marvelous time in December. I can't wait to meet everyone!

 

[Colette]

I have 1 seat available for 50's Prime Time Cafe on 12/12 at 4:10. Let me know if you're interested.
I'm glad that everyone was able to make the time change-you just have to choose between Fantasmic and the Osborne Family Lights. I wish they weren' at almost the same time. I was going to go back another night for Fantasmic, but I think my schedule is more than full, at this point.

 

[ANTSS2001]

Works for me. I got the PM from Colette, too. Thanks PiratesLife for letting us know. Looking forward to meeting you guys.

Daisy: I added the 10am time for our Tusker House ADR.

I believe Mandy and I are still dining at Jikos on Dec 9th. Right now I've left the ADR for one, but if anyone wants to join us, I'd be happy to call and see if I can change the ADR to include more people? I hear the food is wonderful.

hey aubriee.. how was your trip.... did you did the you know what ???

this really turned out a great bunch!!! and I hope you guys do another trip next year.. when I can tag along...

 

[Glendamax]

I'm glad that everyone was able to make the time change-you just have to choose between Fantasmic and the Osborne Family Lights. I wish they weren' at almost the same time. I was going to go back another night for Fantasmic, but I think my schedule is more than full, at this point.

I'm glad that everyone can make it too. I was also wondering why Disney moved the time for Fantasmic. They had to know the time change would force people to see one or the other. I guess I'll have to pick Osborne Lights. If I get to go back next September, I'll try to see Fantasmic then.

 

[aubriee]

you just have to choose between Fantasmic and the Osborne Family Lights. I wish they weren' at almost the same time. I was going to go back another night for Fantasmic, but I think my schedule is more than full, at this point.

What I did last Dec was sit at the top of the ampitheater for Fantasmic, then left real close to the end (just as the big boat with all the characters on it started to come out). I then immediately went over to the Osborne Lights. Due to buses running for two hours after park closing, I still had plenty of time to see the Osbourne Lights. Am I missing something or would that not work this year?

hey aubriee.. how was your trip.... did you did the you know what ???

My trip was great. It round up not being a solo trip though. My ex had had a really rough couple of months, so he round up going with me, just to get away. We were there Sept 29th-Oct 7th. The Food & Wine Festival was fantastic. Weather was VERY hot and muggy, but the absence of crowds was great. Due to last Dec Bounce Back Program, (I was able to add him on at the last minute) we were able to have free dining for our entire trip. Too much food, but it was sure fun. and no I did NOT ride Tower of Terror. My ex loves it and he rode it, but I went through the gift shop and met him in the boiler room, where the ride pictures pop up. Roller coasters don't bother me, but I hate rides that drop.

Oh, one thing that surprised me was that we ran into a couple of Brazillian tour groups. They didn't cause any problems, they were just a bunch of kids, dressed alike, carrying a flag, and speaking Portuguese, but I was really surprised as I thought the Brazillians were just at WDW in Janaury and during the summer every year. Also when we were at the airport waiting to catch our plane home on the 7th, we saw another really large group of them arriving at MCO. There was probably over 50 of them in that group.

 

[MainStMandy]

Just checking in and making sure we don't slip to the second page.

I am still firming up all my plans. Things are getting a bit tricky...I was planning on hanging out with a friend of mine who is a cm...but he also happens to be an exboyfriend and I just started seeing someone...not sure how crazy he will be about me spending a week with an ex, lol. I know how I would feel...SOO my birthday dinner plans may be shot out the window....

 

[PennConn]

Just checking in and making sure we don't slip to the second page.

I am still firming up all my plans. Things are getting a bit tricky...I was planning on hanging out with a friend of mine who is a cm...but he also happens to be an exboyfriend and I just started seeing someone...not sure how crazy he will be about me spending a week with an ex, lol. I know how I would feel...SOO my birthday dinner plans may be shot out the window....

Hi Mandy and Friends

I too was thinking the thread has gotten awfully quiet! Only about 47 days (for me at least) until our trip!

Mandy - No need to worry about your ex-boyfriend, you always have US to hang out with! LOL

I was looking at the Theme Park Rehab Schedule just now - Looks like two of my all time favorites, Spaceship Earth and Haunted Mansion, will be all new and renovated. I hope they are still as enjoyable!

Talk soon!

 

[ANTSS2001]

well I just hope when you guys get back the thread will still be busy with all your stories and picture.. I know I am looking forward it!!!

 

[aubriee]

Hi Mandy and Friends
I was looking at the Theme Park Rehab Schedule just now - Looks like two of my all time favorites, Spaceship Earth and Haunted Mansion, will be all new and renovated. I hope they are still as enjoyable!

Talk soon!

PennConn, if you do a search on the Theme Park board there is a thread there about the renovated Haunted Mansion, where someone describes it really well. I was there Sept 29th-Oct 7th and got to ride it a couple of times. Except for the new head on the bride and on Madame Leota (in the crystal ball) I really liked the changes. I don't know how much of a spoiler you'd want, but they added a new stairway room and the attic looks more like an attic. There are now two Hidden Donald chairs in the ride. Be sure to look at the paintings in the gallery as the lightening strikes. Spaceship Earth was closed when I was there, so I'm looking forward to seeing it in Dec.

 

[MainStMandy]

Mandy - No need to worry about your ex-boyfriend, you always have US to hang out with! LOL

I was looking at the Theme Park Rehab Schedule just now - Looks like two of my all time favorites, Spaceship Earth and Haunted Mansion, will be all new and renovated. I hope they are still as enjoyable!

Talk soon!

Thanks!!!

I am excited too about HM and Spaceship Earth...although I hope they didn't change them too much!!! A classic is a calssic!!!

 

[ANTSS2001]

 

[Glendamax]

Thanks!!!

I am excited too about HM and Spaceship Earth...although I hope they didn't change them too much!!! A classic is a calssic!!!

I totally forgot about SE! Yet something else to look forward to! So now I guess I have to figure out if I get on SE, or Soarin' first . . . hmmm . . . .

 

[DaisyDuck001]

Revised to show remaining spots in dining reservations.

Daisy's Tentative Schedule -- Updated 10/28:

Tuesday, December 4

• Arrive

MGM

•Osborne Lights

•Brown Derby Dinner, 8:00PM (3 spots left)

Wednesday, December 5

Epcot

• Rose & Crown Lunch, 12:00 noon (5 spots left)

• Flying Fish Cafe Dinner, 6:30PM (4 spots left)

• ~8:45PM Pleasure Island – Meet BetsyAnn’s group

Thursday, December 6

• Boma Breakfast, 8:30AM (4 spots left) -- you'll need a car or taxi to get there, unless you are staying at AKL or AKV -- too early in the AM to count on WDW busses

Magic Kingdom

• 5PM Crystal Palace dinner, 5:10PM (FULL)

• 7PM-midnight MVMCP

Friday, December 7

Animal Kingdom

• Yak and Yeti lunch (reservation pending, so let me know if you'd like to be included. So far, there are 7 of us going.)

MGM

• Jiko dinner, 7:20PM, 3 spots left

Saturday, December 8

Epcot

• Garden Grill lunch, 12:10PM, 2 spots left

• Biergarten dinner, 6:55PM, 5 spots left

• 9:00 PM Illuminations

• 9:30 PM Kimono’s karaoke

Sunday, December 9

Magic Kingdom

• LTT lunch, 11:40AM, 1 spot left

• Artist Point dinner, 5:30PM, 4 spots left

• 7 PM Campfire Singalong

• 9:30PM Jellyrolls Meet w/Karen’s group

Monday, December 10

• 9:00AM-12:30PM Yuletide Fantasy Tour

MGM

• Sci Fi Dine-In lunch, 1:30PM, 2 spots left

• Fantasia Gardens mini-golf

• Illuminations cruise (FULL)

Tuesday, December 11

• 9AM Tour Saratoga Springs and Old Key West resorts

• 10:30AM Tour Monorail resorts

• 12:00 noon Kona Café Lunch, 2 spots left

• Tour Beach Club/Yacht Club; other Epcot resorts if there is enough time

• 4 PM Culinary Tour at AKL

• 1900 Park Fare dinner, 6:30PM, 3 spots left

• Jellyrolls

Wednesday, December 12

Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure (skipping the wildest rides)

• Lunch at Mythos

• Boatwright’s dinner, 8:30PM, 3 spots left

Thursday, December 13

• 9:00AM - 10:00AM Wilderness Lodge tour

• ~11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Parasailing

Epcot

• Le Cellier dinner, 4:50PM, one spot open

• Candlelight Processional

• Illuminations

Friday, December 14

Magic Kingdom

• 9:00AM Magic Kingdom rollercoasters w/Kat

• Crystal Palace breakfast, 10:25AM, 3 spots left

• Afternoon at Magic Kingdom

• Wolfgang Puck Café dinner, 6:30 PM (need to get there by 6:00PM), 2 spots left

• PI Comedy Club – “Comedy Warehouse” (two different shows)

Saturday, December 15

• Tusker House, Donald's Safari character breakfast, 10AM, 1 spot left

• Depart

 

[MainStMandy]

Hey kids!! I got good news and bad news.

Good news is that the guy I just started seeing asked to come down and spend a few days of my solo trip with me YAY! I love bringing someone new to Disney.

Bad news is I have to cancel my plans with you guys for the last couple days.

That means I am out of Le Cellier (i know...again!) lol. But there is a spot for someone else.

I still am hoping to meet up with you guys earlier and I am still on for Jiko with aubriee .

 

[DaisyDuck001]

Mandy, thanks for letting me know about Le Cellier. I have someone on the waiting list who will be very happy to get in!

Are you also cancelling your spot at our Wolfgang Puck Cafe dinner for 12/14?

All, I read on another website that Spaceship Earth will be closed for refurbishment until February. While this is disappointing for all of us December visitors, I thought I'd mention it now so you won't be too shocked when you get there and find it closed.

Daisy

 

[apirateslife4evr]

All, I read on another website that Spaceship Earth will be closed for refurbishment until February. While this is disappointing for all of us December visitors, I thought I'd mention it now so you won't be too shocked when you get there and find it closed.

Daisy

Daisy,
Thanks for letting us all know this........I had this on our list to RUN and do on our first day at Epcot......so now, I'll know better.

Very disappointing, to say the least. DISNEY used to be so good about getting refurbs done quickly, and especially at the holidays......EPCOT doesn't have that many rides to begin with, so WHY wouldn't you be in overdrive to get it done before the BUSIEST season?!?

JMO

 

[ANTSS2001]

All, I read on another website that Spaceship Earth will be closed for refurbishment until February. While this is disappointing for all of us December visitors, I thought I'd mention it now so you won't be too shocked when you get there and find it closed.

Daisy

I bet this will be good by the time they open it back... the last time we were there it was already closed and that was the last week of Sept. 5 months of great improvement!!!

I am still excited for everyone... even though I wont be tagging along... so like a broken record!! I want details..details..details... when you guys get back...

So far... I am just getting ready for my own date with the knife and even been cleaning the house.. and had been finding treasures that i have accumulated all through the years from going to the World.. so by the time I go back.. I have new things which are really old things.. do I make sense ???

Also.. I was able to snag the event CD from MK and making copies.. if anybody wants a copy just PM me your address and I will def'ly add you in my mailing list on Tuesday!!!

for now Have a great weekend!!!

 

[MainStMandy]

Mandy, thanks for letting me know about Le Cellier. I have someone on the waiting list who will be very happy to get in!

Are you also cancelling your spot at our Wolfgang Puck Cafe dinner for 12/14?

All, I read on another website that Spaceship Earth will be closed for refurbishment until February. While this is disappointing for all of us December visitors, I thought I'd mention it now so you won't be too shocked when you get there and find it closed.

Daisy

I totally forgot about Wolfgangs, I guess I didn't write it down.

I am waiting to hear back from a friend of mine who is a CM about getting a discount. Since I am not doing the ddp I am thinking of upgrading my resort CAN'T WAIT!!