January 2009. . . Calling all Snowbirds ~ Part V

[jenjolt]

Originally Posted by MAGGIED

well ladies... I think I am going to hop over to the TGM site and print out my touring plans (although I think I know them by heart)... that way I can laminate them and get them in my passporter.......

another tip......

I print out the menus for all of the counter service places for the parks we are going to... then I stick them in my bag.... then when it is time for lunch we sit and take a look at them and decide where to go..... it beats walking all over looking at the menu and then walking to someplace else....

Do you make them smaller so they can fit!!! I have my passporter but I'm not sure I will take it into the parks that day ...I'm going to have a notebook file to help keep me organized!!

[trixiequilts]

I will have arrived at AKV, checked in, and found my Studio ready and waiting for me. Then off to the pool or MK!

[Dancegrl624]

Originally Posted by MAGGIED

Megan... you sound like my DD....she has two drawers full of flip flops... every color, style you could imagine....

Ah. A girl after my own heart! To me, flip flops are the most superior of all footwear. I love them so much!

Originally Posted by DisAlicia22

I know this has probably been talked about already, but I just can't believe my vacation is so close now. All the planning, DISing, worrying, booking, rebooking, unbooking, waiting for codes...its just all been such a crazy ride and its almost over. I know I should be excited because its almost time to go, but I can't help but think...." what do I do when I get home?" Does anyone else feel this way? I'm so happy for everyone who is down there and who is going in the near future. It's been a great ride and I'm so glad you guys kept this thread going for us January Snowbirds. Even my boyfriend makes me check on here and see if there's anything new going on. He even makes me sign in so he can look at my ticker everyday to see how many days are left. A great big thanks to everyone who posted here, I got so many planning ideas and it really helped build the excitement, even though I didn't actually post to this thread, you can be sure that I've been reading everday! So, a great big thanks and good luck to everyone on this thread!!! Have a magical time everyone!!!

I'm always sad when I come home from any vacation. I decided that I'm going to make a scrapbook of this trip (which I've never done) and I'm definately going to do a TR. I'm so glad you've been reading along with us all this time! Have a great trip (and I hope you come back engaged!).

[Dancegrl624]

Originally Posted by MAGGIED

well ladies... I think I am going to hop over to the TGM site and print out my touring plans (although I think I know them by heart)... that way I can laminate them and get them in my passporter.......

another tip......

I print out the menus for all of the counter service places for the parks we are going to... then I stick them in my bag.... then when it is time for lunch we sit and take a look at them and decide where to go..... it beats walking all over looking at the menu and then walking to someplace else....

I did the same thing. That way, if we're in line and starting to get hungry, we can pull them out and decide where to go. I don't know how to make them small enough for my passporter though.

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Originally Posted by trixiequilts

I will have arrived at AKV, checked in, and found my Studio ready and waiting for me. Then off to the pool or MK!

Two weeks from right now I will be in MK!!

[jenjolt]

I'm another huge scrapbooker!! I love to make the scrapbook and relive my great memories...I will also be making a TR...so I have to agree with all of these ideas!!

[Momof2Disneyboys]

My scrapbook is already started!!

[jenjolt]

Originally Posted by Momof2Disneyboys

My scrapbook is already started!!

LOL...so is mine...if you count the title page!! I'm actually going to be working on more of it Friday night!

[DisneyLifer87]

I will be scrapbooking for the first time for this trip. I'm kinda nervous especially now that you guys already have started yours! I didn't think I had anything to start!

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Originally Posted by jenjolt

LOL...so is mine...if you count the title page!! I'm actually going to be working on more of it Friday night!

Originally Posted by DisneyLifer87

I will be scrapbooking for the first time for this trip. I'm kinda nervous especially now that you guys already have started yours! I didn't think I had anything to start!

I only have the title page done so far too. I think I am going to put pictures of the Christmas morning surprise on the first few pages.

[Dancegrl624]

Originally Posted by Momof2Disneyboys

I only have the title page done so far too. I think I am going to put pictures of the Christmas morning surprise on the first few pages.

What a good idea! I'll definately have to put pictures of our surprise in my scrapbook. I haven't even bought an album yet! I'll probably do that once I get back. My mom has a lot of papers and supplies, so I'll be heading to her house so she can show me what to do. I don't know the first thing about scrapbooks except that I love them!

[MAGGIED]

for those of you scrapbooking.... go to Wow-coupons.com you can print out a 40% off coupon for AC Moore.... they sell really nice Disney scrapbooks there....

[MAGGIED]

Originally Posted by jenjolt

Do you make them smaller so they can fit!!! I have my passporter but I'm not sure I will take it into the parks that day ...I'm going to have a notebook file to help keep me organized!!

Yeah I make them small.... I leave off the drinks stuff.... only keep the yummy food info on them..... last time I reduced them on the copy machine and then glued them onto index cards...laminated them and then punched a hole in the corner and put them all on a ring so that I had them all together..... I have since lost that ring so I have to do it all over....

[jenjolt]

Originally Posted by Dancegrl624

What a good idea! I'll definately have to put pictures of our surprise in my scrapbook. I haven't even bought an album yet! I'll probably do that once I get back. My mom has a lot of papers and supplies, so I'll be heading to her house so she can show me what to do. I don't know the first thing about scrapbooks except that I love them!

Watch for sales at places like Michaels, Joann's, or Hobby Lobby!! Last week Hobby Lobby had all their scrapbooking stuff 50% off and I got a huge album for only $15.00 now I'm thinking I need to already purchase more pages. But I have to find my HObby Lobby coupon first!!

Sunday's paper also has ads with coupons from Michael's and Joann's and just so you know Michael's will honor any competitors coupons so you can use quite a few within a week.

Yes I'm well versed on how to save money while scrapbooking LOL!!

[Mndisneygirl]

Originally Posted by Northern Disney Girl

I AM HAVING FOOTWEAR ISSUES!!!!!!

ok, so I just went down to the basement to get out the summer shoe bin! I pulled out all the shoes that we might possibly bring with us. I am going to wear my runners and bring my sandals in my carryon. DH only wears runners so no problem there. The girls however, this is another story!

For each girl I have set out 4 PAIRS OF SHOES! sandals, flips, crocs and runners. MY DH will have a coranary if I pack all those shoes! I don't know which ones to pack and which to leave! Runners are a must, but I can't decide which of the others to bring - sandals, crocs or flips? They are ALL PINK so colour isn't an issue.

For those of you who have had girls at Disney before, what did you take?

You could probably choose between the flips and sandals since they are similar. That would at least get it down to three. I'm having my girls bring sneakers, croc flips and croc mary janes (assuming they come). I am bringing 4 pairs and told my DH that last night. It's only b/c of the cruise. I need nicer black shoes for dinner.

Originally Posted by trixiequilts

Me. I feel the same way. I've been told my many a wise DISer that doing a TR helps keep the magic alive. Are you doing one?

Oh yes! I may have to do that. Plus I'm going to start planning the next trip. The seed has been planted thanks to the cruise bounceback deal!
I will also scrapbook. I did a disney album that includes two trips in it. This will have to be it's own book. Problem is I'm only up to year 3 of DD7's and year 1 of DD5. Plus I have last year's trip that I haven't done. I bought all the supplies of course!

Originally Posted by DisAlicia22

I'll be sure to report back when I return! I can't believe its only 11 days away...

Can't wait to hear! I'll still be home packing, so be sure to let us know - we want details!! I hope it's wonderful!