And these are the {Resort} Changes of our Lives ~In Memory of JungleCruiser <3

[Missoutandabout]

Happy Monday to all of you. I have missed LOTS of things, it appears.

What a long weekend. I believe I need a vacation to recover...

Janet & Jeanette: You two make me laugh my butt off, seriously... got a text from Janet (albeit late because my phone was dead) and Jeanette's post about changing my dates to a couple days letter. Full-court press, you two. Never say never! It gives me something to do anyway... I'll be perusing the school calendar.

GG: Samwise is flippin' ADORABLE! Thanks to Christine for posting that pic.

Candace: Ahhhh, look at those gorgeous little snow angels! Did they tire of playing in the snow over the weekend? You're my short pal at 5'3" ... though I tower over you with my extra 2". Us Oompa Loompas have to stick together.

Originally Posted by i_heart_the_mouse

2 parties. Not insane. Awesome. Even moreso if it helps to get that Holiday trip in. I'm thinking we will be needing to get that one last hurrah out of our APs which exprire 1/4/14 so maybe we can be resort buddies again.

My sorta-plan is doing MK on two party nights and possibly DHS (Miss M's favourite) which will use only one day of our NE tickets. Spending the rest of the time touring resorts, possibly. That'd leave 3 days on the NE tickets and that's the same amount of park time we did back in January. Ooooo, resort buddies! Think you all might be going at the same time next year?!

Jen: Your hubs is being the voice of reason! Sounds like something my hubs'd do. We've kinda shied away from the PHs in the past for the reasons you mentioned. I almost got them this last time due to us knowing we'd be at either BC or YC. Though to be honest, with the exception of one evening, we never really felt we would have benefited from them. I'm sure when Miss M gets older, that'll change though. We decided against the AP tickets last year for exactly the thing Padawans said, you kinda feel obligated to go and get your money's worth... with me and my commitment issues. ( Too many ADRs come to mind )

Magic: Will you be regaling us with pics of the Deluxe room? (To make me wish I had booked that instead of just the regular garden view? ) Can't wait to hear how you like it. Have you stayed in the wing before? Coming up very soon...

Kook: AKL-CL? Shouldn't that be "AKL-CL Until the CR Bug Comes to Bite"? Where's Heather when we need her? She's always good at the AKL-CL convincing.

How are our other snow bunnies doing? Sheila, DetTigsGal, Pumba, Debrn? How much snow did you get, Dani? Sheila, I hope they've come to dig your driveways out today.

to all the new RCers. It's always fun to have new "faces" to chit-chat with.

[Mousemommy1]

Originally Posted by Missoutandabout

Happy Monday to all of you. I have missed LOTS of things, it appears.

What a long weekend. I believe I need a vacation to recover...

Janet & Jeanette: You two make me laugh my butt off, seriously... got a text from Janet (albeit late because my phone was dead) and Jeanette's post about changing my dates to a couple days letter. Full-court press, you two. Never say never! It gives me something to do anyway... I'll be perusing the school calendar.

GG: Samwise is flippin' ADORABLE! Thanks to Christine for posting that pic.

Candace: Ahhhh, look at those gorgeous little snow angels! Did they tire of playing in the snow over the weekend? You're my short pal at 5'3" ... though I tower over you with my extra 2". Us Oompa Loompas have to stick together.



My sorta-plan is doing MK on two party nights and possibly DHS (Miss M's favourite) which will use only one day of our NE tickets. Spending the rest of the time touring resorts, possibly. That'd leave 3 days on the NE tickets and that's the same amount of park time we did back in January. Ooooo, resort buddies! Think you all might be going at the same time next year?!

Jen: Your hubs is being the voice of reason! Sounds like something my hubs'd do. We've kinda shied away from the PHs in the past for the reasons you mentioned. I almost got them this last time due to us knowing we'd be at either BC or YC. Though to be honest, with the exception of one evening, we never really felt we would have benefited from them. I'm sure when Miss M gets older, that'll change though. We decided against the AP tickets last year for exactly the thing Padawans said, you kinda feel obligated to go and get your money's worth... with me and my commitment issues. ( Too many ADRs come to mind )

Magic: Will you be regaling us with pics of the Deluxe room? (To make me wish I had booked that instead of just the regular garden view? ) Can't wait to hear how you like it. Have you stayed in the wing before? Coming up very soon...

Kook: AKL-CL? Shouldn't that be "AKL-CL Until the CR Bug Comes to Bite"? Where's Heather when we need her? She's always good at the AKL-CL convincing.

How are our other snow bunnies doing? Sheila, DetTigsGal, Pumba, Debrn? How much snow did you get, Dani? Sheila, I hope they've come to dig your driveways out today.

to all the new RCers. It's always fun to have new "faces" to chit-chat with.

oompa loompas!!!!

The girls did not last long outside. On Saturday, I think it was about 17 minutes...It was 15 degrees outside...DD6 literally had some icicles on her eyelashes.
Yesterday though, they lasted about an hour before coming in and demanding hot chocolate.

[Missoutandabout]

Wookie: My was omitted from the previous reply. That's all for BC, by the way. Because I can't do that enough for BC. Did you ever find a way to get the DisBoards app on your Kindle?


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So, what do you experts think about kids at California Grill? (Sorta related, Miss M had a really nice time at Bluezoo.) I might-maybe try for an ADR at CG on our arrival night.

[Missoutandabout]

Originally Posted by Mousemommy1

oompa loompas!!!!

The girls did not last long outside. On Saturday, I think it was about 17 minutes...It was 15 degrees outside...DD6 literally had some icicles on her eyelashes.
Yesterday though, they lasted about an hour before coming in and demanding hot chocolate.

Playing in the snow and hot chocolate. That's the best combo. I miss those days!

What is wrong with you, Chicagoland?! Most we've had all winter is 4" and it rained all day yesterday so it's melted already.

[Janet B]

Catching up with you all!! and my eye did catch "road trip" and "moonshine" Back to that soon!!

Originally Posted by DetTigsGal

Janet B- I can't post pics on here. I have some on fb...if you pm me I can either friend you or text you some.

Thanks for texting me your pix!! there's just something so beautiful about a snow storm... am I crazy but I love a good one!

Originally Posted by Mousemommy1

Beautiful, hahahahahaha

Candace, THANK YOU!! The Girls must of had a blast outside!!

Originally Posted by Grumpy Grandma

See janet just another reason you need a FB page!

HEY MAMA LINDA'S PICKING ON ME!!

So there!

Originally Posted by MAGIC...itis!

JanetB... love that you got some to play in!

not enough Magic.... and today it's rain...so dreary...

Originally Posted by disneydreamin247

Hey guys. I am way too far behind to try to catch up. We are snowed in but all good. Didn't lose power, but I got a snow day from work today.

hi Dani... hope you cuddled with the kids!

Originally Posted by Grumpy Grandma

A day off work is always good news!

Originally Posted by pas130

6ish inches...thankfully not too bad, spent hrs doing snowball wars..not a bad night at work

All good in NJ BFF

snowball wars when working.... sounds like a great night at work...

[jennyjinx3]

Originally Posted by Missoutandabout

Jen: Your hubs is being the voice of reason! Sounds like something my hubs'd do. We've kinda shied away from the PHs in the past for the reasons you mentioned. I almost got them this last time due to us knowing we'd be at either BC or YC. Though to be honest, with the exception of one evening, we never really felt we would have benefited from them. I'm sure when Miss M gets older, that'll change though. We decided against the AP tickets last year for exactly the thing Padawans said, you kinda feel obligated to go and get your money's worth... with me and my commitment issues. ( Too many ADRs come to mind )

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Miss: Hi there! I know the DH's talk us down, at least mine does. He really really (not kidding) thinks I am loopy. But that's ok, I don't mind! If he went along with all of my schemes we might be in trouble! I think your park/resort plan sound great! You guys don't overdo it, and take time to smell the roses which is great.

Jen

[pas130]

Originally Posted by jennyjinx3

Pas: is right. See how all over the map I am? I have lost my wallet in the past couple of days about 3 times (then found it...) and keep jumping from one trip to the other. DH told me yesterday I was giving him a migraine. "I know you love all this, but I can't take it anymore!" he said. Ooopsie.

I sent DH my daily pix of the countdown from the WDW website...proof I haven't changed....

Ugh but I did a DIS search of BC vs. Poly....I need help

Originally Posted by Missoutandabout

Janet & Jeanette: You two make me laugh my butt off, seriously... got a text from Janet (albeit late because my phone was dead) and Jeanette's post about changing my dates to a couple days letter. Full-court press, you two. Never say never! It gives me something to do anyway... I'll be perusing the school calendar.

And unintentional She's not my BFF for nothin...we are in sync (now I have a boy band in my head)

Originally Posted by Janet B

Catching up with you all!! and my eye did catch "road trip" and "moonshine" Back to that soon!!

Originally Posted by Janet B

snowball wars when working.... sounds like a great night at work...

Glad I bought a change of clothes Then we all warmed up and told ghost stories...one of the EMTs is a Paranormal investigator..mind you I couldn't sleep until 4a.... I got paid for that campout

[Janet B]

Originally Posted by Missoutandabout

[B] Janet & Jeanette: You two make me laugh my butt off, seriously... got a text from Janet (albeit late because my phone was dead) and Jeanette's post about changing my dates to a couple days letter. Full-court press, you two. Never say never! It gives me something to do anyway... I'll be perusing the school calendar.

And Miss, had NO idea until you told me that Jeannette had posted about it too... guess great minds think alike....

Originally Posted by Missoutandabout

Candace: Ahhhh, look at those gorgeous little snow angels! Did they tire of playing in the snow over the weekend? You're my short pal at 5'3" ... though I tower over you with my extra 2". Us Oompa Loompas have to stick together.

So I'm the Oompa loompas freak, topping out at 5'6" i guess!

Originally Posted by Mousemommy1

oompa loompas!!!!

The girls did not last long outside. On Saturday, I think it was about 17 minutes...It was 15 degrees outside...DD6 literally had some icicles on her eyelashes.
Yesterday though, they lasted about an hour before coming in and demanding hot chocolate.

Good old fashioned fun!! Those were the days!!

Originally Posted by Missoutandabout

So, what do you experts think about kids at California Grill? (Sorta related, Miss M had a really nice time at Bluezoo.) I might-maybe try for an ADR at CG on our arrival night.

Miss M should be fine at CG...Sam was 8 the first time we went, and she really enjoyed the food and being able to see/hear wishes!!

[Grumpy Grandma]

So I was playing around on other threads and happened to find this link for comparing using the DP and paying out of pocket. Here it is if anyone is interested.

http://api.viglink.com/api/click?for...13605377727882

[Janet B]

Originally Posted by pas130

I sent DH my daily pix of the countdown from the WDW website...proof I haven't changed....
Ugh but I did a DIS search of BC vs. Poly....I need help

Pas, we are where for you .... just turn your ressie over to me, and you can play around all you want...

Originally Posted by pas130

And unintentional She's not my BFF for nothin...we are in sync (now I have a boy band in my head)

so right bff.... too funny when Miss sent me the text back only to find out we were both double teaming up on her!!

Originally Posted by pas130

Glad I bought a change of clothes Then we all warmed up and told ghost stories...one of the EMTs is a Paranormal investigator..mind you I couldn't sleep until 4a.... I got paid for that campout

Cool...that's sound like it was fun (and a little creepy)... I would of been jumping at every noise after those stories...

[pas130]

Originally Posted by Janet B

Pas, we are where for you .... just turn your ressie over to me, and you can play around all you want...



so right bff.... too funny when Miss sent me the text back only to find out we were both double teaming up on her!!



Cool...that's sound like it was fun (and a little creepy)... I would of been jumping at every noise after those stories...

That is crazy!!! Yes take away this ressie PLUEEZE..Brian will thank you Poly poly poly

People started going to bed and I was like YOU are not leaving until I fall asleep then the lights flickered when we were chatting... I am sure it was the wind...but yikes

Good morning Mama

[Grumpy Grandma]

Originally Posted by pas130

That is crazy!!! Yes take away this ressie PLUEEZE..Brian will thank you Poly poly poly

People started going to bed and I was like YOU are not leaving until I fall asleep then the lights flickered when we were chatting... I am sure it was the wind...but yikes

Good morning Mama

Good Morning back at you!!! I want to plan my Nov trip .... but I CAN'T!!! I have to wait until 7 months out!!! So everyone keep planning and changing cuzz I'm sitting here with nothing to do!!

[pas130]

Originally Posted by Grumpy Grandma

Good Morning back at you!!! I want to plan my Nov trip .... but I CAN'T!!! I have to wait until 7 months out!!! So everyone keep planning and changing cuzz I'm sitting here with nothing to do!!

I think that's my problem....I have the trip I want but need something to change...come on ADR window...hurry

[letthewookiewin]

Originally Posted by Missoutandabout

Wookie: My was omitted from the previous reply. That's all for BC, by the way. Because I can't do that enough for BC. Did you ever find a way to get the DisBoards app on your Kindle?

Thanks!! We are really excited about it. The DSs and I are trying to figure out how to squeeze in as much time at SAB as we can get. Every time I log into the DIS on my Kindle, it says there's an app and asks if I want to download it. When I click that I do, it takes me to the Amazon app store and it says that it's not available. I'll just have to keep going through the web to get to it.

Originally Posted by Missoutandabout

So, what do you experts think about kids at California Grill? (Sorta related, Miss M had a really nice time at Bluezoo.) I might-maybe try for an ADR at CG on our arrival night.

We had our kids at the CG this past June. They were more teenagers at 14 & 13. I believe I remember the table next to us having small children, or at least I remember seeing them near our table. It's hard to remember because if they were really there (and I'm not remembering wrong) they were super quiet. I think as long as their well behaved and you think they can find something on the menu they will eat, go for it. Especially if you make a late one, where you have a chance of being seated near the window during Wishes. We were that lucky on our visit there, and it is one of my greatest moments ever!!

Originally Posted by Grumpy Grandma

So I was playing around on other threads and happened to find this link for comparing using the DP and paying out of pocket. Here it is if anyone is interested.

http://api.viglink.com/api/click?for...13605377727882

Thank you!! I'll have to read that when I get back from the bank and store. The DH is making me get out in this cold weather (52 F) to run a few errands. Personally, I would still rather be in bed. Oh well, at least I was able to change my ticker to show the new arrival date.

[Debrn]

We ended up with about 28 inches. All plowed out kids actually had school today since we only have 2 schools in town easier clean up. All the local towns are still off. Kids were disappointed but less time to make up at the end of year so they can get to camp as soon as school ends.

So I changed my ressie this am again. My BFF had points at AKL so we are doing a studio savanna view for 4 nights then 4 nights YC CL.
Kids will be psyched to be at the same hotel. And now can not make any changes because of the points are not changeable
Excited because I always wanted to try AK and now bet to spend time with BFF