PART FIVE!! *December 2012 Roll Call* Holidays, FLE & MVMCP!! A very, merry thread!

[geckodani]

Originally Posted by Canadian Disney Mom

So excited!!!! I just got a Le Cellier lunch ressie for 12/27!!!!!!!

I just realized that I have gotten used to sharing DH's quart ziploc baggie for liquids. I'm now trying to cram all my stuff into one. It's not going well.

[PhoenixStrength]

Originally Posted by Tltorrez

I should also add that they have enough parts now for everyone to participate. So when they say "Did everyone get a part that wants one?" There's no reason adults can't volunteer if they are game. I probably would have if I wasn't taking pics. But then, I do stand in character lines independent of my son.

Unfortunately when I did it the girl in the wardrobe room asked if any of the kids that didn't get a part wanted one, then immediately walked us in the next room without asking if any adults did, so I couldn't get a part.

Originally Posted by Lcaemom

Good morning to all of you!!!!!!!!!! Just wanted to update that FedEx came yesterday, at 2:55pm...it was a flat envelope with a little square box inside!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I texted DBF to let him know that it was here and asked if I could please put it in the safe and DO NOT open it!!! Oh and BTW, the return address was a jeweler!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Valgoof]

Originally Posted by Canadian Disney Mom

So excited!!!! I just got a Le Cellier lunch ressie for 12/27!!!!!!!

Woo-hoo!!

Originally Posted by geckodani

I just realized that I have gotten used to sharing DH's quart ziploc baggie for liquids. I'm now trying to cram all my stuff into one. It's not going well.

That is why I am happy to be checking luggage this trip! I went on a few short business trips this year with only a carry on. So excited to just stick everything in my suitcase and not think about what size it is. Good luck with your stuffing!

[levenhopper]

Originally Posted by Lcaemom

Good morning to all of you!!!!!!!!!! Just wanted to update that FedEx came yesterday, at 2:55pm...it was a flat envelope with a little square box inside!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I texted DBF to let him know that it was here and asked if I could please put it in the safe and DO NOT open it!!! Oh and BTW, the return address was a jeweler!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Valgoof

One week from right now, my plane will be landing at MCO!!!

Congrats to both!!!

[1stvisit0909]

Y'all need to watch this video - Melissa has posted here as surfergirl602

Have your tissues ready!!!

And people wonder why we love disney.

[Valgoof]

Originally Posted by 1stvisit0909

Y'all need to watch this video - Melissa has posted here as surfergirl602

Have your tissues ready!!!

And people wonder why we love disney.

Thanks for posting!! I stopped checking the fb page, so I was wondering how this worked out. Sooo happy for them! The surprise was awesome!! Disney is amazing!! And yes, I am crying.

[Canadian Disney Mom]

Originally Posted by 1stvisit0909

Y'all need to watch this video - Melissa has posted here as surfergirl602

Have your tissues ready!!!

And people wonder why we love disney.

OMG - i have tears pouring down my face. DH thinks I am nuts

[tofubeast]

Sitting here crying too. Wow. So sweet. So nice to see a family reunited in such a special way. Kudos to the AoA staff. WOW.

WELCOME HOME!

What is her Dis name again? I want to post to first page!

[dnsmills]

Originally Posted by Tltorrez

I have not yet mentioned yesterday's planning snafu when I managed to plan two events for the same night - Tutto Italia+Osborne and the FLE Pin Party. Basically I never wrote the pin party on the spreadsheet and so last week when I nailed down dinner and Osborne, I forgot about it. So at like quarter to 3 DSis reminded me.

The problem with being a Type A planner, is an inability to change directions (unless the change has also been planned for). But I was afraid if we didn't go we'd regret it. DS has only been pin trading for a few days but it seemed like such a special opportunity. So after confirming that I could easily fit Osborne into our AK day, we went. Grabbed a bus from Epcot to the Coronado and we were off.

The experience was intense. We timed it well as they opened an hour early and we were within probably the first hundred people. Im a bad judge of crowds but if you told me there were a thousand people there, I would not be surprised. Very few kids or casual fans. Almost all hardcore traders or ebay sellers. It was intense. I let DS choose 4. Then when we got to the end of the line we added one more.

It's hard to describe just how intense it was. By the time we got done DS10 was nearly in tears and I was totally overwhelmed. We didn't stick around for trading. I emailed DH to make dinner plans and we headed back to Epcot to decompress.

But we got 5 awesome pins. It was totally worth it.


Untitled by tltorrez, on Flickr


Untitled by tltorrez, on Flickr

We were there as well but didn't get there until right at 5:00 and by that time the line stretched clear back to Terre Haute (intentional Christmas Story reference). We waited for about 2 hrs & 45 minutes to get our pins. Luckily we didn't have plans for the night as it was our MK day for the FLE opening and MVMCP was that night. We got 5 pins: 2 of the 'I was there' pins, an Enchanted tales with Belle, a Little Mermaid and a Be Our Guest. LONG wait but worth it. We'll have those pins forever!

[tofubeast]

Looking at next week's weather. Don't fret about thunderstorm potential, it means rain for a few mins and then it's long gone. The cloud may not even pass over WDW.

You will throw tomatos at me, but I wish it was going to be cooler. (I live in Ft. Lauderdale area so.....) I was hoping to be bundled up a bit during the day. Wah!!! (ducks and hides)

But at least today I can say...

TOMORROW TOMORROW I LOVE YA TOMORROW YOU'RE ONLY A DAY AWAY!

[IllinoisMommy]

Originally Posted by Wendimn

ADR advice needed We will be in Magic Kingdom on Dec 26th..getting there at rope drop. I have an ADR at Liberty Tree Tavern for 1:40. Today I made one for Crystal Palace at 8:50pm. Is that too much time wasted on sit down meals? If I cancel one..it would be the Tavern. We plan to stay at Magic Kingdom as long as we can..they are open until 1am.. Thanks for any advice

We will be at MK that day too

I would keep it as is...you will get a lot done in terms of rides and popular attractions in the morning if you go at RD. You may want some down time to escape the crowds. Both are great ADRs. Have fun

[Wendimn]

Originally Posted by IllinoisMommy

We will be at MK that day too

I would keep it as is...you will get a lot done in terms of rides and popular attractions in the morning if you go at RD. You may want some down time to escape the crowds. Both are great ADRs. Have fun

Thanks!!

[PrincessAurora27]

We're almost completely packed!

[Canadian Disney Mom]

I am a happy happy girl! Not only did I snag a lunch time ressie for Le Cellier for Dec 27 earlier today, but I just got a dinner ADR for Coral Reef on our last night (jan 5). I have never been to either and I very glad I was able to get them as our trip is last minute.

Now all that is missing from our ADRs is a BOG, but I am not hold my breath on that one!

[Canadian Disney Mom]

Originally Posted by PrincessAurora27

We're almost completely packed!

Yay!!! I hope you have an amazing time!!