***Official April 2013 thread*** SEE POST # 4028 - Page 221 - The DIS Discussion Forums

scrappinggirl · 03-19-2013, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twinmom2002

Just got our tickets for a quick trip to Disney - first time without the kids, but my Husband has a Conference in Orlando so we are going a little early and then I will hang out at the pool during the day.

We are going to Epcot for the flower and garden festival one day and the Magic Kingdom the next day.

Trying not to feel to guilty about leaving the kids, but it's our first time away together in 12 years!

So do you think we will have fun without the kids there?

That is so awesome! I can't get my husband to fly so I go with my son. Hope you have fun

Mousemommy1 · 03-19-2013, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scrappinggirl

How much do you put in there per day and do u put ur last names or room number on the envelopes?

We always do $5/day for our family of four. And we just leave an envelope out on the table each day for whomever comes in to clean. On our last stay at the WL, we ended up having the same Mousekeeper our whole stay and she was great!! We even chatted with her a few times in the hallway. We really liked her and she left us a huge mess of towel animals and displays everyday, so we gave her a little extra on the last day as well.

She took very good care of us!

elfling8 · 03-19-2013, 05:50 PM

Snow day gave us an excuse to watch an extra Disney movie this week. We did Fun and Fancy Free this afternoon. A golden oldie! We had to fire up the VCR. Jiminy Cricket is one of my all time favorites. Mortimer Snerd and Charlie McCarthy cracked the kids up.

cmbpanda · 03-19-2013, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinkerbells mum

We're at 10days now and still not got ours, they do come out a bit later in the UK though. I got home today to a note from the postman saying I had a letter that needed to be singed for so I've got to go to the post office after work tomorrow, just hope it's the Mickey Mail, I'm not expecting anything else so will be really disappointed if its not xx

Ours came today. i was so excited, then I opened it this evening when I got in from work and the date on our discovery cove voucher is for the wrong day

it's the right date on the TA invoice and our original confirmation itinery, but wrong on the voucher, so I'm still stressed about the tickets and will have to call the TA again tomorrow

I hope they haven't messed up! Fingers crossed it is your tickets waiting at the post office for you

ddluvsdisney · 03-19-2013, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twinmom2002

Just got our tickets for a quick trip to Disney - first time without the kids, but my Husband has a Conference in Orlando so we are going a little early and then I will hang out at the pool during the day.

We are going to Epcot for the flower and garden festival one day and the Magic Kingdom the next day.

Trying not to feel to guilty about leaving the kids, but it's our first time away together in 12 years!

So do you think we will have fun without the kids there?

You will have a blast!!!

Don't feel guilty either. My DH and I have been a couple times without the kids.

Have fun!

TJDisneymama · 03-19-2013, 07:34 PM

We were able to sneak in an extra disney movie day because of the snow too. The kids watched Up (i had to work).
Now that i'm back to being excited about disney again, let me check in with my kindle countdown clock......drumroll please.....................
.....'.......
................
Only 1.9 million seconds to go!

:

haPevraftr · 03-19-2013, 08:53 PM

10 days until we arrive at Silver Lake Resort (Silver Points) Decided to spend our check in night with Yehaa Bob! Have always wanted to go in past trips but we get busy and it doesn't happen. So, this trip we are going there first

Our plans for this trip are a bit more flexible than in the past because we have APs and we might park hop for the first time. May pop over to AK more often than past trips b/c Silver Lake is so close to it. We will definitely be taking breaks in the afternoon for naps or swimming. DD9 and DS6 can't do the parks all day everyday.

3/30 Epcot and dinner at LeCellier
3/31 Easter service, afternoon swim, Animal Kingdom evening
4/1 Animal Kingdom or DHS
4/2 Animal Kingdom or DHS
4/3 Magic Kingdom and dinner at The Plaza
4/4 Epcot morning, afternoon swim, dinner at Medieval Times
4/5 check out of Silver Lake, check in at CBR, swim and hang out at CBR, evening at MK with dinner at BOG
4/6 relax at CBR pool before heading home late afternoon

scrappinggirl · 03-19-2013, 09:29 PM

Hello, If you don't have a little one (stroller) do you carry a sling back or back pack in the parks?
I didn't know how to carry the reusable mug around all day. How do you use it?
Thanks

scrappinggirl · 03-19-2013, 09:33 PM

Hello,
Was trying to find other Disboarders that r going to Dessert wishes on April 27th.

Blackbeltdisneygirl · 03-20-2013, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trewin

I got my mail today, lol after I panicked. I just didn't want to be stuck without my ME tags / passes again. I just thought a week was a bit long since being mailed- plus, my post office is well known for sending mail back and being slow! Looks like its time to start packing soon

Wait...you haven't started packing yet? Haha! We are 30 days out, and I am almost fully packed! I usually pack for seven in only carry-ons, so this trip is easy peasy. However, I couldn't wait. This last weekend I put my packing table up in my room again. I get sick of moving everything off my bed so we can sleep! I love setting up one of my folding tables, putting a nice tablecloth on it, and setting up the suitcases. It makes it so easy to pack!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by twinmom2002

Trying not to feel to guilty about leaving the kids, but it's our first time away together in 12 years!

So do you think we will have fun without the kids there?

This is exactly what I have been struggling with! My kids keep saying: "I wish we were going." It makes me so sad. My husband and I never had a honeymoon or a single trip without the kids in 15 years. We deserve it, but that doesn't make it easy. We are there for 9 days and I don't think I've ever been separated from them for more than two days. I homeschool, so I am with them constantly. I have been freaked out the last couple of days.

I feel it is so important for us to do this bc it will just be us when the kids grow up, so we have to stay connected, but I am nervous. I wonder how long it will take me to really start enjoying myself and realize I don't have to be conscious of five kids the whole time?! I have that issue where I am always looking to see where all my kids are, so I wonder if I will snap out of that habit quickly.

Have fun. I am sure we all are worrying for nothing!

tlh4hart · 03-20-2013, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scrappinggirl

Hello, If you don't have a little one (stroller) do you carry a sling back or back pack in the parks?
I didn't know how to carry the reusable mug around all day. How do you use it?
Thanks

are you talking about the mug you get for the dining plan or you pay for? if so they can only be filled at your resort, not at the parks so don't take it with you. i will be carrying a camera backpack with extra and hidden pockets and a place for a water bottle.

Sent from my Xoom using DISBoards

tinkerbells mum · 03-20-2013, 02:23 AM

It's our SDD today

I'm am beyond excited now. The cases are packed, tip and mouse keeping envelopes decorated and filled, carry on luggage sorted, everything is done just need the Mickey Mail now!!

Mousemommy1 · 03-20-2013, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scrappinggirl

Hello, If you don't have a little one (stroller) do you carry a sling back or back pack in the parks?
I didn't know how to carry the reusable mug around all day. How do you use it?
Thanks

My DH and I switch off carrying a backpack.

And as a PP mentioned, the refillable mug is only good at your resort, not in the parks. Unless of course you are just bringing it to carry water....

wdwgirl03 · 03-20-2013, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinkerbells mum

It's our SDD today

I'm am beyond excited now. The cases are packed, tip and mouse keeping envelopes decorated and filled, carry on luggage sorted, everything is done just need the Mickey Mail now!!

Woo hoo!! I will be in the single digits on Saturday!!

MommaBarb · 03-20-2013, 07:53 AM

I think it's my SDD too! I know it's just one more week until we're out of the snow!!!!!!!!!!!

03-19-2013, 05:50 PM	#3303
elfling8 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 207	Snow day gave us an excuse to watch an extra Disney movie this week. We did Fun and Fancy Free this afternoon. A golden oldie! We had to fire up the VCR. Jiminy Cricket is one of my all time favorites. Mortimer Snerd and Charlie McCarthy cracked the kids up. __________________ POR April 15-21 2013 Trip Report Me DH DD10 DS8

03-19-2013, 07:34 PM	#3306
TJDisneymama DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: MA Posts: 1,377	We were able to sneak in an extra disney movie day because of the snow too. The kids watched Up (i had to work). Now that i'm back to being excited about disney again, let me check in with my kindle countdown clock......drumroll please..................... .....'....... ................ Only 1.9 million seconds to go! : __________________ **please forgive typos, typing from Kindle 1986: CR/Poly 1987-1999: numerous offsite stays 2001: DLR offsite (honeymoon!) Feb. 2011: First family trip ~ ASMUFamily Suite __April, 2012: Mother/son trip ~ CBR April, 2013 - 2nd Family trip ~ AoA Nemo Suite/Disney Dream* Me , DH , DS(9.5) , DD(5.5) [/url]

03-19-2013, 08:53 PM	#3307
haPevraftr DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 574	10 days until we arrive at Silver Lake Resort (Silver Points) Decided to spend our check in night with Yehaa Bob! Have always wanted to go in past trips but we get busy and it doesn't happen. So, this trip we are going there first Our plans for this trip are a bit more flexible than in the past because we have APs and we might park hop for the first time. May pop over to AK more often than past trips b/c Silver Lake is so close to it. We will definitely be taking breaks in the afternoon for naps or swimming. DD9 and DS6 can't do the parks all day everyday. 3/30 Epcot and dinner at LeCellier 3/31 Easter service, afternoon swim, Animal Kingdom evening 4/1 Animal Kingdom or DHS 4/2 Animal Kingdom or DHS 4/3 Magic Kingdom and dinner at The Plaza 4/4 Epcot morning, afternoon swim, dinner at Medieval Times 4/5 check out of Silver Lake, check in at CBR, swim and hang out at CBR, evening at MK with dinner at BOG 4/6 relax at CBR pool before heading home late afternoon __________________ Visited WDW many times as a child; Engagement trip OKW '01 ; Disneyland '04 and '05; Off-site '06 and '07 ; Pop Century '08 ; POFQ '09 ; ASMo '10 ; CSR '11 ; AKL/SVR '12 ;NYE '12-'13 WBC Easter '13, Silver Lake Resort/CBR

03-19-2013, 09:29 PM	#3308
scrappinggirl Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Amesbury, MA Posts: 243	do you carry sling back(back pack) to carry reusable mugs Hello, If you don't have a little one (stroller) do you carry a sling back or back pack in the parks? I didn't know how to carry the reusable mug around all day. How do you use it? Thanks __________________ Me DH (Won't fly, not going) Kyle DS (12yrs old) 1989 ~Fort Wilderness 2006 ~ Comptemporary 2008 ~POFQ 2012~Disneyland (only 1 day) 2013 ~POR/Hardrock Universal

03-19-2013, 09:33 PM	#3309
scrappinggirl Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Amesbury, MA Posts: 243	anyone on here going to Dessert Wishes on 4/27? Hello, Was trying to find other Disboarders that r going to Dessert wishes on April 27th. __________________ Me DH (Won't fly, not going) Kyle DS (12yrs old) 1989 ~Fort Wilderness 2006 ~ Comptemporary 2008 ~POFQ 2012~Disneyland (only 1 day) 2013 ~POR/Hardrock Universal

Sponsored Links
The DIS Register to remove Join Date: 1997 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,000,000

03-20-2013, 02:23 AM	#3312
tinkerbells mum DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 793	It's our SDD today I'm am beyond excited now. The cases are packed, tip and mouse keeping envelopes decorated and filled, carry on luggage sorted, everything is done just need the Mickey Mail now!! __________________ May 1989 WDW, off site April 1998 DLRP, Sequoia LodgeDec 2005 DLRP, Santa Fe Feb 2009, HNY June 2009 DLRP Cheyenne April 2011 WDW, POFQ Feb 2012 DLRP, Cheyenne April 2013 WDW POFQMe DD (Tigger 17) Mushu Uk Spending Game No 4

03-20-2013, 07:53 AM	#3315
MommaBarb Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 54	I think it's my SDD too! I know it's just one more week until we're out of the snow!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Me (37) DH(40) DD1(5) DD2(3, turning 4 in the World)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread: