Who feels like a Thread-Killer? Part 6

[PrincessaC]

 

[tiggerwannabe]

 

[Cruisin]

Good morning threadkillers and lurkers alike

Happy Valentines Day to all those who care to celebrate this day. We don't tend to. When we were dating Rick worked in a flower shop and would forget to get ME flowers sometimes for Valentines Day What the heck did he think all those other people were buying flowers for

Anyways, my Valentine has gone on a business trip to Tennessee today and won't be back until late tonight, so it's me and the kids and our usual daily routine of ..... school, dance classes, Alex has a dentist appointment and on and on......

Kim, I'm glad the trip is starting to take shape. I would keep watch on the airline prices and see what they are doing. They tend to fluctuate an awful lot, I've seen some good sales last minute but for a trip like this I think I'd want to book far enough in advance and not worry about it.

When we fly into Orlando in April we are paying $197.10 per person out of Detroit. You might want to check out oneway fares to and from with different airlines because sometimes you can get a deal that way and sometimes you just get better/more convenient travel times.

Of course the day of the week that you travel on makes a big difference in the price of the flight. Weekday fights are usually much cheaper than weekend flights.

I've never done a character meal so I can't help you there. We have eaten at 50's Prime Time Cafe a couple of times (no reservations just walked up and got in). Had lunch with Tom and Ann in the castle that one time but other than that we haven't really done ANY sitdown meals at the fancier places at Disney.

 

[tiggerwannabe]

 

[tiggerwannabe]

 

[tiggerwannabe]

 

[Cruisin]

Vicious dogs you have there Colleen.

Penny better watch out or she'll lose her little head

Snow pictures are beautiful BUT NO MORE SNOW please

Where is the last picture taken (the Canadian Club one?)

 

[Dalpal]

Good Morning TKers,

Colleen,
I am sooo glad my yard does NOT look like that...We really lucked out this time...
but it IS cold!...

Your pups look like they are having a good time....I bet your little one, must have brought a bunch of snow in the house! ...Looks like he has a snow suit on, made of real snow

Happy V day to all!
We do little things....nothing big or expensive...Cards, choc..That sort of thing...
DH also gets my Mom and the DGKs a small choc. heart...
I am making Choc. covered strawberries and pretzels, instead of the "choc. heart" this year!..
He can get choc. candy anytime

Ann,
A little birdie said you did quite well singing for the church! ...Congratulations!
I am not surprised ....You will have to be my "K" partner on the cruise....I will sing VERY softly ......
OR better yet... Ill do background...you know ...
<~~~(Ann) "Its in his kiss"....
<~~~(Me) "shoop.. ..Shoop" ........

Hiya Susan,
( little birdie )

KIM!....
YOUR GOING! ...GOOD!
Dont for get Expedition Everest at AK!..I cant wait to try that one!...When is it you are going?...We dont go until May..If you are going sooner you will have to let me know what you think!...
I really like the "Cindy" breakfast at the castle..The girls were just thrilled with it...There are some pic of them there in my DHs blog in my sig. if you would like to look...and Amber really loved having her face painted at AK...
Ummm.....Soarin is a dont misss my NEW favorite...
and its too bad but I thinkl POC is going to be closed for updating until June sometime ...That really bummed me , thats my sec. favorite...Im glad they are adding Jack Sparrow and all..but I wish they could have done it during the winter, so it would have been done in the spring...JUST FOR MY VISIT Oh well Ill have to wait until Jan07..Give me something else to look forward to.
Ill keep thinking and post ...when I think opf things
SOOOO happy for you!

Well you all have a good day.....
I have to go put in my 30 mins...on the treadmill...

TTFN...

 

[Cruisin]

I am requesting all TKs help! Any and all ideas for a first-time trip would be appreciated! Give me the obvious - I may have forgotten since I last went - give me the must-sees for a bunch of first-timers, ALL age ranges too! We have 1 - 62 yos. We will split up, thankfully, but group stuff is good too.

Kim, I've been thinking about ideas for firsttimers.

DISCLAIMER: This is my opinion and my opinion only, a lot of DISers don't subscribe to this opinion but..........

I would say, don't overplan. Leave some room for spontaneity, some down time. Doing the parks gets tiring after a bit and sometimes you just need a day without a lot of running around, time for exploring the resorts or hanging out at the pool for a bit, Downtown Disney etc.

Lots of people make tons of dinner reservations in advance. I'm not sure that I like that idea. What if you and the family are having a great time in the parks, you look at your watch........ oops, have to be (insert dining reservation name) in a hour. Leave the park, allow an hour travel time (if using Disney transportation), easily an hour or more to eat, if you are going back to the parks more travel time. Could take up to 3 hours of your day just to do dinner Is it worth it, especially for a bunch of firsttimers who are going to probably be more interested in the parks? I don't know, that is something everyone has to decide for themselves. I know for me, not worth it. Now if I planned to do it on a down day then great.

I think trying to cram too much into a trip for first timers might turn them off and make tempers flare. I guess it depends on the people.

Once again this is my opinion about how I like to do the Disney experience. Everyone has their own idea of what the perfect vacation is.

 

[KimRaye]

My rule of thumb is if it's under $200 it's for me

I agree. I just hate waiting.

How's your experience with character meals?

Love em, too. That's why the Chef Mickey's and Hoop Dee Doo - I've never done either. Feel free to recommend others tho.

The Princess meal at the castle is harder to get than the one in Norway from what I read. And I believe Disney's added a 3rd PM-it's VERY popular

We'll take a meal ANYwhere/ANYtime!

 

[KimRaye]

What time frame are you going again? Where you staying?

June 9-15, Caribbean Beach.

 

[KimRaye]

What the heck did he think all those other people were buying flowers for

Somebody died??

You might want to check out oneway fares to and from with different airlines because sometimes you can get a deal that way and sometimes you just get better/more convenient travel times.

Expedia and Travelocity do that kind of thing - it helps to see the differences, and I'll keep it in mind when dealing with the airlines directly.

Weekday fights are usually much cheaper than weekend flights.

Both weekdays.

 

[PrincessaC]

June 9-15, Caribbean Beach.

Oh wow! We haven't tried CB yet! I will experience it through you.

I agree with everything Robin said. Esp, since you are going during summer. It's going to be very hot so down time will do you very good.

And I usually make dinner ressies according to which park I plan on visiting that day. That way we do not have to leave the park and worry about the transportation.

Oh yea, and no reusing refillable mugs Had to throw that one in there

 

[KimRaye]

We dont go until May..If you are going sooner you will have to let me know what you think!...

You can tell me.

I really like the "Cindy" breakfast at the castle..The girls were just thrilled with it...

Breakfast at the castle, definately 1st choice, but we'll take anything. I remember those pics - the girls got all dressed up, didn't they? Kelly would do that too. How far out can those ADRs be booked?

POC is going to be closed for updating until June sometime ...

I think I read that somewhere too. Not sure of the exact dates.

DS is excited because we'll be there for the final weekend of Star Wars Weekends!

Keep the ideas flowing, Please! I just know, in my head, I'm forgetting something really basic (some rookie mistake).

 

[PrincessaC]

Good morning threadkillers and lurkers alike

Happy Valentines Day to all those who care to celebrate this day. We don't tend to. When we were dating Rick worked in a flower shop and would forget to get ME flowers sometimes for Valentines Day What the heck did he think all those other people were buying flowers for

This gave me a very good laugh!

We usually don't do any thing big. Just a kiss and a hug.

 

[PrincessaC]

Colleen, very cute pictures!! Your pup is just a ball of fur.

 

[KimRaye]

And I usually make dinner ressies according to which park I plan on visiting that day. That way we do not have to leave the park and worry about the transportation.

Oh yea, and no reusing refillable mugs Had to throw that one in there

I'm going to try and do that, when I can. Chef Mickey's and Hoop dee being the exceptions.

I stayed at CB my first trip, almost 15 years ago when IT was a value resort. I guess they did some remodeling some years back. At least I hope so!

 

[PrincessaC]

Yes, I heard that too... that POC is closed because they are adding elements of the POC movie to the ride. They plan on reopening during the premeire of the movie on July 7.

 

[KimRaye]

Oh yea, and no reusing refillable mugs Had to throw that one in there

My dad asked if refills included Beer!!! He thought $11.99 was a GREAT Price!

 

[PrincessaC]

I'm going to try and do that, when I can. Chef Mickey's and Hoop dee being the exceptions.

Oh yea and you can plan Chef Mickey's on the day you go to MK so that way you can just jump on the monorail. No busy traffic

We have never done Hoop dee. I hope to try it one day. I've heard so many good things about it. I'm still trying to figure out what type of dinner it is. Take lots of pictures!!