Hey Howdy Hey! We're spending 4th of July w/Mickey..this time w/DxDP! *TR Started*

[kaileighbug]

Packing will start this weekend at my house. My dd and I will start it, along with getting the mousekeeping envelopes printed and hopefully filled. (that way she can lick them) We will be fitting in Toy Story 3 in 3D on Saturday too. I made an excel file for my packing list and everytime I think of something I put it in the file. I keep looking for a slightly earlier Ohana reservations on the 3rd but no luck so far. Keep thinking maybe we might go into the parks on the 3rd. Maybe not. Might save that for the 11th.

 

[martinolichfamily]

Packing will start this weekend at my house. My dd and I will start it, along with getting the mousekeeping envelopes printed and hopefully filled. (that way she can lick them) We will be fitting in Toy Story 3 in 3D on Saturday too. I made an excel file for my packing list and everytime I think of something I put it in the file. I keep looking for a slightly earlier Ohana reservations on the 3rd but no luck so far. Keep thinking maybe we might go into the parks on the 3rd. Maybe not. Might save that for the 11th.

I won't be able to start packing until the week we leave...will start that Monday or Tuesday and finish washing all the dirty laundry!
May I ask how much you will be putting in for Mousekeeping?
We didn't do it last year (I didnt know really) and felt really bad after I read about all of those that tip! So...we are going to do it this year for sure!
I was able to get an earlier ressie for Ohana today for breakfast!
Our time is getting closer!!

 

[martinolichfamily]

Um....actually I DID!!!

~ Picked up a new paif of Nike's for walking around the parks!
Kohls had them for $38!! I Kohls!!

~ Cut out all our Mousekeeping envelopes...just need to tape and fill them!

~ move some ADRs around

~ Thanks to jeremysdisneymom, I scheduled a Pirate Cruise for DS!
It's going to be a complete surprise to him though!
DS will be attending the Bayou Pirate Cruise that leaves from Port Orleans
Riverside marina @ 9:30a 7/8
It's going to be so hard to keep it from him but I want something just for
DS to do....my DH asked if he can go w/him!!

Anywho...here's the changes I made to our ADRs.

Canceled Chefs de France and added Coral Reef (DH asked for this) @
1:05p 7/4...we are going to be STUFFED this day I am afraid!

Switched Ohana and Boma...now its:
O'hana @ 8:30a 7/6
Boma @ 9:45a 7/8

That's it for now.....I am off to Kohl's again to go shopping for some clothes!! DH just got home to keep DS..he just doesnt like to shop!

Hope everyone has a great weekend and Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there!!

 

[adisneymama]

How did the shopping go? I'm going to be pulling stuff out all this week to start packing. Aubrey will be at music camp from 9-2 all week so I figure I need to get as much done as possible while I only have 1 child in the house!

 

[kaileighbug]

All the tips I read for filling the envelopes was a $1 per person + $1. So for us it will be $4 a day. Its only DH, DD and I going. DS has visitation with Daddy who wouldn't agree to let me have him.

 

[martinolichfamily]

How did the shopping go? I'm going to be pulling stuff out all this week to start packing. Aubrey will be at music camp from 9-2 all week so I figure I need to get as much done as possible while I only have 1 child in the house!

I found the clothes I needed!! Finally..3rd Kohls I attempted had tons of shorts that I actually liked!
I won't be able to start packing until next week! DH had to go to Canada for work sunday and wont be home until saturday! DS is off at my Mom's house until Thursday so I will be doing laundry and cleaning house too!
We've got 9 more days!! So exciting!!!
Oh...did you ever find Ashton some crocs? I found Ashlynn a new pair at Academy BUT now I am unable to find Hunter's size! His crocs broke this past weekend while he was out playing or something! He wants the same ones w/Mickey heads on them.....I cant find them anywhere! I told him that he just has to wait until he gets to Disney World to buy them!

All the tips I read for filling the envelopes was a $1 per person + $1. So for us it will be $4 a day. Its only DH, DD and I going. DS has visitation with Daddy who wouldn't agree to let me have him.

Thanks for the info! I hadn't read that but I had $5 in my head for some reason...which is what it would come out to anyways.
Oh...poor DS for not being able to go w/you guys to Disney!
It's almost here!!!!

 

[Cory's Gal]

SINGLE DIGITS DANCE HEATHER!!!!







Your trip is coming so fast now!! June is just flying by!! AWESOME scores at Kohl's!! I LOVE that store, it's one of two that I have a credit card for, I get so many extra deals it's awesome! They have the best clearance racks too!!!!! Your ADR's sound great and it sounds like you got to switch some around to what you want!! Can't wait to hear about the Pirate Cruise you have booked for your DS!! Those sound so fun it will be nice to get a review!! I hope you are able to keep crossing those things off your list!!!

 

[adisneymama]

Nope didn't find him any crocs. Ended up with a pair of open sandals with Mcqueen and a pair with Buzz and Woody though! He is happy! LOL
Glad you found the clothes you needed. I ordered some things from Motherhood for myself. Should be here today. Can't wait. I really needed some clothes!

 

[martinolichfamily]

SINGLE DIGITS DANCE HEATHER!!!!






Your trip is coming so fast now!! June is just flying by!! AWESOME scores at Kohl's!! I LOVE that store, it's one of two that I have a credit card for, I get so many extra deals it's awesome! They have the best clearance racks too!!!!! Your ADR's sound great and it sounds like you got to switch some around to what you want!! Can't wait to hear about the Pirate Cruise you have booked for your DS!! Those sound so fun it will be nice to get a review!! I hope you are able to keep crossing those things off your list!!!

YES...Just did online check in too!! Let's Dance!!

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It's so hard to keep the Pirate Cruise a secret from DS but I want him to be surprised as it is something just for him..no little sister!
I Kohl's too!

Nope didn't find him any crocs. Ended up with a pair of open sandals with Mcqueen and a pair with Buzz and Woody though! He is happy! LOL
Glad you found the clothes you needed. I ordered some things from Motherhood for myself. Should be here today. Can't wait. I really needed some clothes!

At least he got some sandals! They sound cute.
Its always nice to find clothes that fit decently .... i always have problems!
Glad you ordered some clothes and for them being here today!
Single digits!!!
Oh....We are going to be leaving the morning of the 1st now and driving into Florida...staying in DeFuniak.

 

[adisneymama]

That sounds like a plan. You'll have to call me if there is any major construction etc we need to know about. We should be on the road around 1 pm if everything goes as planned! So excited!

 

[martinolichfamily]

Will do! Hoping for a smooth ride to Disney as well as home from Disney!
Last year we had a blow out on my car on the way home. Thankfully DH was driving at the time...I would not have know what to do...but it was scary either way!

 

[adisneymama]

I'm hoping for smooth travels as well! How scary about the tire. That is one of my worst fears about driving!

 

[martinolichfamily]

So....I received a package today!!

My DH ordered my camera that I have been keeping my eye on!!

Canon Rebel XS !!!!!!!!!!

Just in time for our Disney trip too!! I am super excited but now I must learn how to use it!!

DH is in Canada right now (he'll be home Saturday evening)..he said that it is my Mother's Day present (he was in Florida at that time)! So sweet!

Anywho...just had to post about it!

AND.......only.....


8 DAYS to go!!!

 

[MommyMcQueen]

Congrats on 8 days!!!

And congrats on the camera!!! That is awesome!!! I have an older digital Rebel and LOVE LOVE LOVE it!! It takes awesome pix. I don't know how to use many of the manual settings, but even on the auto modes you'll love the pictures!!

Glad to hear your shopping trip to Kohls went well!!! I too love Kohls, just bought a bunch of new shorts there last week - got a 30% on my card so I went a little nuts! oh well! Glad you found some stuff for the trip!

Karen

 

[kaileighbug]

I did the online check in this morning.....My DD is so excited trying to pack everything under the sun. Have you ever done a room request with the online check in? I requested a ground floor. That would be the only request I had. I don't really care what building etc. I don't mind the walking.

 

[martinolichfamily]

Congrats on 8 days!!!

And congrats on the camera!!! That is awesome!!! I have an older digital Rebel and LOVE LOVE LOVE it!! It takes awesome pix. I don't know how to use many of the manual settings, but even on the auto modes you'll love the pictures!!

Glad to hear your shopping trip to Kohls went well!!! I too love Kohls, just bought a bunch of new shorts there last week - got a 30% on my card so I went a little nuts! oh well! Glad you found some stuff for the trip!

Karen

Glad to hear that you loved your Canon! This is my first digital slr camera....I only have a few days to learn it...but will be using the automatic mode al lthe time on the trip! I had read all good reviews on it so I hope it stands up to that!
Kohl's is always great but even greater w/their coupons on top of sales!!

I did the online check in this morning.....My DD is so excited trying to pack everything under the sun. Have you ever done a room request with the online check in? I requested a ground floor. That would be the only request I had. I don't really care what building etc. I don't mind the walking.

Congrats on online check in!!!
My TA had done a request for me prior to my online check in....I requested the building that has been refurbished per my TA.
Which resort are you staying in?? I cant remember.
How funny that your DD wants to pack everything!! Gotta save room for those souvies to come back home!

 

[Charlefours]

great job on all the shirts!

for a great amount in your change jar!!

I live near another DISer too! Such a small world. I am so glad we met though, our girls get along so well!!

I am curious about mousekeeping too--we did not do it either last time because we did not think of it. I had not read a specific "formula" either but I am thinking $5 too, which would follow that.

single digits!!!!!






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I love, love my Canon Rebel XS!! It is super easy to use.

 

[adisneymama]

Congrats on the camera. We have a Nikon DSLR and LOVE it! 8 days!!!

 

[martinolichfamily]

great job on all the shirts!

for a great amount in your change jar!!

I live near another DISer too! Such a small world. I am so glad we met though, our girls get along so well!!

I am curious about mousekeeping too--we did not do it either last time because we did not think of it. I had not read a specific "formula" either but I am thinking $5 too, which would follow that.

single digits!!!!!






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I love, love my Canon Rebel XS!! It is super easy to use.

Love all the dancer guys!!
Glad to hear another lover of the Canon Rebel! I will be using the auto feature for a while i think!

Mousekeeping will be getting $5/day. I felt really bad after we got home from our last trip and read all about tipping!

Congrats on the camera. We have a Nikon DSLR and LOVE it! 8 days!!!

Thanks!
8 days OMG!!!! We are getting super excited!!!
I picked up a few snacks to take along..some small bottled pepsi, sprite and orange. I still need to get some gatorade and I already have bottled water but am thinking of getting Ashlynn those small bottles of water to take so its not wasted...also got a small bottle of laundry soap ( i did laundry 2x last trip...its so expensive to buy it there!)....lets see...oh I also found a soft sided cooler bag at Ross for $7!!! It fits under the stroller that way we can have something to put drinks in and keep them cold during our park days. We did this last year but had some that were frozen and used those ones as the "ice" to keep the others cold during the day and just put them all in an extra backpack we had. Saved alot of $$ on drinks!! This way we have our snack credits to use for food snacks and not wasting them on drinks!!

Cant wait to see you guys at MK!! I was looking at different CS options for lunch....ones that served stuff other than mac & cheese or burgers or chicken nuggets for oyur kiddos. I cant remember which ones now...I will have to go back an look through the list and menus again! Well...we are off to Target and to get me a haircut!

 

[martinolichfamily]

So...I have been keeping a list of things I would like to try while at WDW as well as things I would like to buy myself (which is not easy...I have a hard time buying for myself but the kiddos have their own $$ to spend on them!!).

So..here goes my list.....feel free to make suggestions or whatever!! Maybe I have passed something up or do not know about it.

THINGS TO TRY:
- Dole Whip (maybe the float too)
- Zebra Domes
- Dipped Oreo's from Goofy's (more so for DS)
- Kaki Gori (more for the kids and DH..I'm not much of a fan)
- Churro (not a new one but this is DH favorite!)
- Starring Rolls (those sandwiches look great!)
- Jalapeno Cheese Stuffed Pretzel @ AK
- Chocolate Pretzel @ Epcot
- Tie Dye Cheesecake @ POP


THINGS TO BUY:
- Lotion (from Basin..I found a scent I really liked last year and ran out of time to go back and buy it)
- Vinylmation (Must keep my little collection going!! I will buy at least 2 new ones! I bought 2 last year.)
- Vinylmation Jr (these are new and oh so cute...i found them in an email i received...they even have a keychain.....)
- Cereal Bowls (Disney themed)
- Plastic Cups/Tumblers (Disney Themed)
- "Pin" Binder (I read about this on another post..had no clue! This is a must find!!)
- Mouse Ear Family people (my new car needs a family on the back window!!)
- Ridemakerz (for DS ... you can make your own remote control car!)
- Dog Collar (this is a maybe...if they are super cute I just might)​

Help me out here if I missed any cool souvies or yummy food to try!!
I sure hope all the walking helps counteract all the food we are about to consume!