The "We are NOT going again until 2016" surprise PTR...

[ILOVEDLP]

Get them both yes you only live once
I think they are fab !!!

Remember the hoodies I had made for the twins party ?
Well the same guy making me some disney T-shirts and hoodies mary poppins Ariel frozen etc, I will post pics not mega exciting tbh but saves thinking about what to pack.
The boys are only taking dressing up clothes got some great costumes coming.

 

[kizzabel]

Ooooh - spill!!!

I think I might get both the Ariel and the Alice one! Why not eh?

I have to say, I love hot topic! Did you see the bedding? Omg it's deadly!
I second Rachael's idea! Get both!!
I love the blue Ariel and Eric jumper.
Trying not to spend anymore money!
Saw your post about changing to Halloween but have you looked at mid - late November? Jack will be at his meet as Sandy Claws! Or at least he was the last couple of years.

 

[RoseBug]

I have to say, I love hot topic! Did you see the bedding? Omg it's deadly!
I second Rachael's idea! Get both!!
I love the blue Ariel and Eric jumper.
Trying not to spend anymore money!
Saw your post about changing to Halloween but have you looked at mid - late November? Jack will be at his meet as Sandy Claws! Or at least he was the last couple of years.

Alas - I can't take time off outside school holidays!

 

[kizzabel]

Alas - I can't take time off outside school holidays!

Its a shame but I think we are soon going to be more confined to school holidays too. College and school are getting far too serious for frivolous trips every few months. I really don't like this growing up and being responsible malarky!
Did you make your purchases?x

 

[RoseBug]

Its a shame but I think we are soon going to be more confined to school holidays too. College and school are getting far too serious for frivolous trips every few months. I really don't like this growing up and being responsible malarky!
Did you make your purchases?x

I will be confined to school hols until I retire! It is why we can't really do Florida - only time when we could really go is the summer hols (Easter I am in school for revision and prep) and it is too hot for my ginger, diabetic husband, the heat screws his sugars up and makes it totally un-enjoyable for him.

Didn't buy anything yet - still can't quite decide, especially since I am considering a bespoke Marvel tea dress! I so need a hot topic in my life though!

 

[RoseBug]

Officially a member of the shareholders club again! Got the email today so that means we can now factor in Salon Mickey to our plans!

I was considering calling to get a price for Castle Club, but I know it is going to be silly money - it is 2.4k more than we paid according to the DLPdirect site which I am assuming is a similar price to calling direct?

 

[BabyAriel]

Following along

 

[RoseBug]

Last night we were discussing meals and I am totally stuck on what to do.

We want to do BBWWS this time, but the only time we can really do it is the first night, and I am not sure I want to do it on the first night, I want to do Dreams etc. The other option is the second night but we will be eating at Auberge during the day. So opinions please:

Monday: arriving at DLP around 3pm. We could do BBWWS at 6:30pm or maybe counter service/Blue Lagoon/Walts or a park buffet restaurant after the parade and doing Dreams at 8pm.

Tuesday: Auberge at 12pm. Counter service or BBWWS.

Wednesday: Bistrot Chez Remy for lunch (what are the opening times?). Cafe Mickey before or after Dreams for shared pizza.

Thursday: Cowboy Cookout at lunchtime. Inventions evening buffet.

Friday: Leaving DLP at 11:10am for our flight so will just have a big breakfast at 7:30am and then hit EMH for 8am, giving us 3 hours to squeeze some more magic in.


What would you do with regards BBWWS?

 

[Ms Poppins]

Congratulations on booking up - they're only little for such a short time, you need to squeeze in as many trips as possible

I think your plans look good for BBWWS on the first night - you'll probably need a sit down/rest after travelling on the first day

Look forward to reading along and seeing all the lovely dresses you get

 

[RoseBug]

Congratulations on booking up - they're only little for such a short time, you need to squeeze in as many trips as possible

I think your plans look good for BBWWS on the first night - you'll probably need a sit down/rest after travelling on the first day

Look forward to reading along and seeing all the lovely dresses you get

Someone asked me today what we would do when Rosebug got too big for Disney. I snorted and said I doubt that would happen, and if it did - she could stay at grandma's whilst her daddy and I went to DLP!

 

[cdsmiler81]

Last night we were discussing meals and I am totally stuck on what to do.

We want to do BBWWS this time, but the only time we can really do it is the first night, and I am not sure I want to do it on the first night, I want to do Dreams etc. The other option is the second night but we will be eating at Auberge during the day. So opinions please:

Monday: arriving at DLP around 3pm. We could do BBWWS at 6:30pm or maybe counter service/Blue Lagoon/Walts or a park buffet restaurant after the parade and doing Dreams at 8pm.

Tuesday: Auberge at 12pm. Counter service or BBWWS.

Wednesday: Bistrot Chez Remy for lunch (what are the opening times?). Cafe Mickey before or after Dreams for shared pizza.

Thursday: Cowboy Cookout at lunchtime. Inventions evening buffet.

Friday: Leaving DLP at 11:10am for our flight so will just have a big breakfast at 7:30am and then hit EMH for 8am, giving us 3 hours to squeeze some more magic in.


What would you do with regards BBWWS?

Hmmm, depends on your travelling. You might prefer BBWWS after a long day in the park on Tuesday..... It's not a massively heavy meal, and if you're in Auberge at 12 then that's plenty of time for food to go down.

Check closer to the time, but Blue Lagoon and Walts may not be open late enough for evening dinner - so you may want to think about that. Have a look at http://www.disneygazette.fr/dgi/horaires-restaurants-25-juin-2014.html and go back to last February to see what the opening hours and opening days are likely to be for your dates. That's what I'd been doing for this coming October, planned my meals based on that, and it seems I've been able to get all the bookings I wanted! Yeay!

C x

 

[RoseBug]

Hmmm, depends on your travelling. You might prefer BBWWS after a long day in the park on Tuesday..... It's not a massively heavy meal, and if you're in Auberge at 12 then that's plenty of time for food to go down.

Check closer to the time, but Blue Lagoon and Walts may not be open late enough for evening dinner - so you may want to think about that. Have a look at http://www.disneygazette.fr/dgi/horaires-restaurants-25-juin-2014.html and go back to last February to see what the opening hours and opening days are likely to be for your dates. That's what I'd been doing for this coming October, planned my meals based on that, and it seems I've been able to get all the bookings I wanted! Yeay!

C x

Thing is... we don't eat much at Auberge! LOL! Although we always make sure we have a big breakfast that morning. Travelling isn't too hectic this time, as we are heading up to Glasgow the night before our flight and should be there by 1pm. I hate having to make decisions when there are pros and cons- much prefer it when it is a no brainer!

Thanks for that web link. Looks like Walts will be closed but Blue Lagoon appeared to be open until 7pm. I think we may at least try to get in there for coffee and cake for us and a small meal for Rosebug. Obviously outside of main meal times though.

Yay to getting all your meals booked, and where/when you wanted. I find it the most stressful part of the trip, because it's an important one. I don't want to be faffing on and wasting time trying to find somewhere to eat or not getting booked or having a crap meal.

 

[cdsmiler81]

Ah in that case then, go for what you feel is best! Have you made any decisions over the weekend?

C x

 

[Neeny17]

Just read through all your plans and they sound fab! I love the idea of surprising someone with a trip. Those clothes for Rosebug are so cute! I love Hot Topic, we so need one in England. I have ordered a couple of things from there but I hate the import taxes. Can't wait to hear more!

 

[RoseBug]

It has been a manic few weeks at work and just haven't had a minute to do much Disney planning especially as Rosebug had begged for a sleepover - I said no way, not having multiple crazy 5 year olds in my house overnight but we did agree to a pyjama party with 2 of her best friends. They came round late afternoon in their pj's; watched films; designed their own pillowcases; made their own pizzas and generally went absolutely nuts!! It was so lovely, she has gorgeous little friends!

Can't share the photos as they have the other girls on, but I can share the decor!

girls night by rosebug09, on Flickr

pillowcases by rosebug09, on Flickr

So - I have lots to do and realised tonight that Rosebug needs a new passport, so must get that sorted in the next few weeks.

I am still not decided on our restaurant reservations or how we will plan our week, except for the following:

Monday:
*Still debating BBWWS here.
*As many rides as possible!

Tuesday - Main park
*Very early breakfast and EMH or Princess makeover if we can get booked early enough.
*Auberge as close to 12pm as possible for birthday celebration with Rosebug's friend and her parents!
*Try to meet Alice; Hook and Smee
*EAC or DLH fastpass for BTM in the dark! Rosebug should be big enough for this now!
*Parade
*Dreams
*Birthday glow cocktails in Cafe Fantasia

Wednesday - Studios
*Lie in or a bit of Village shopping
*Crushes Coaster (hoping Rosebug may be big enough for this by Feb. She is currently 103cm; 105cm with her snowboots on - can we hope for 2cm in 4 months?)
*EAC or DLH fastpass for "The Rat Ride"
*Bistrot Chez Remy for lunch
*Stars & Cars meet - need to meet Lilo & Stitch; Mary Poppins; Jafar; Aladdin; Gaston - what is the list of characters for this now?
*Cafe Mickey for shared pizza about 6ish

Thursday - Main Park
*EMH
*Princess Pavilion
*Either Cowboy Cookout or a booking for The Lucky Nugget at lunchtime
*Inventions character evening buffet

Friday - Leaving DLP at 11:10am
*Early breakfast @7:30am
*EMH
*Back to hotel for 11am to get ready for transfer. Although - what time is check-out?

 

[Christieand]

What a lovely party Rosebug had. Sounds like the perfect compromise between her sleepover idea and you needing to keep your sanity!
Your plans look great too. I spend a lot of time thinking about what to do on which day; it's one of the best parts of planning a trip I think

 

[ILOVEDLP]

It has been a manic few weeks at work and just haven't had a minute to do much Disney planning especially as Rosebug had begged for a sleepover - I said no way, not having multiple crazy 5 year olds in my house overnight but we did agree to a pyjama party with 2 of her best friends. They came round late afternoon in their pj's; watched films; designed their own pillowcases; made their own pizzas and generally went absolutely nuts!! It was so lovely, she has gorgeous little friends!

Can't share the photos as they have the other girls on, but I can share the decor!

girls night by rosebug09, on Flickr

pillowcases by rosebug09, on Flickr

So - I have lots to do and realised tonight that Rosebug needs a new passport, so must get that sorted in the next few weeks.

I am still not decided on our restaurant reservations or how we will plan our week, except for the following:

Monday:
*Still debating BBWWS here.
*As many rides as possible!

Tuesday - Main park
*Very early breakfast and EMH or Princess makeover if we can get booked early enough.
*Auberge as close to 12pm as possible for birthday celebration with Rosebug's friend and her parents!
*Try to meet Alice; Hook and Smee
*EAC or DLH fastpass for BTM in the dark! Rosebug should be big enough for this now!
*Parade
*Dreams
*Birthday glow cocktails in Cafe Fantasia

Wednesday - Studios
*Lie in or a bit of Village shopping
*Crushes Coaster (hoping Rosebug may be big enough for this by Feb. She is currently 103cm; 105cm with her snowboots on - can we hope for 2cm in 4 months?)
*EAC or DLH fastpass for "The Rat Ride"
*Bistrot Chez Remy for lunch
*Stars & Cars meet - need to meet Lilo & Stitch; Mary Poppins; Jafar; Aladdin; Gaston - what is the list of characters for this now?
*Cafe Mickey for shared pizza about 6ish

Thursday - Main Park
*EMH
*Princess Pavilion
*Either Cowboy Cookout or a booking for The Lucky Nugget at lunchtime
*Inventions character evening buffet

Friday - Leaving DLP at 11:10am
*Early breakfast @7:30am
*EMH
*Back to hotel for 11am to get ready for transfer. Although - what time is check-out?

Great looking party rosebug bet they had a blast
Some very nice meal choices too I haven't thought about where to eat yet that week we always do bbwws on a Tuesday for some reason.
You can book for you dates on the DLP French website for the cheaper price now.
Happy planning xxx

 

[Anemone]

Catching up. Lovely photos of the PJ party.

Would be happy with all of your meal choices - we weren't able to book Lucky Nugget in June but did enjoy our meal there and didn't have to queue for long.

Pretty sure check out time is 11 am.

 

[kizzabel]

Lovely meal choices and plans. You have to have a Bacardi Royale in Cafe Fantasia - fab!

Rosebugs party looked amazing! We are debating a plan of action for DDs at the moment. Eeek! I'm a bit rusty at parties, its been like 5 years since we last threw a birthday party

 

[RoseBug]

Lovely meal choices and plans. You have to have a Bacardi Royale in Cafe Fantasia - fab!

Rosebugs party looked amazing! We are debating a plan of action for DDs at the moment. Eeek! I'm a bit rusty at parties, its been like 5 years since we last threw a birthday party

This wasn't for anything special - I just go OTT on everything! ;-) We are planning a Wreck it Ralph movie night for our friends and their kids (all in Rosebug's class at school) and the adults are having a Disney Cocktail night over Christmas which has gone from Disney themed cocktails to full blown costumes and games! She has asked for a superhero party for her birthday in Feb though, she wants a Batgirl costume! Does DD have any ideas of what she wants?

Pinterest is my party pal! But makes me go way overboard!