adding special touches?

Hailey · 11-24-2004

Does anyone ever bring homey touches for thie room? I've been toying with shipping a box of christmas decoration down for our room at BWI. Something like a wreath for the balcony and door and a small tree for the table. Any thoughts? I can hear the laughter, I just love to decorate for the holidays

I haven't said a word to DH he'd laugh all the way to the airport.

**Dana** · 11-24-2004

the first thing I do when I unpack my bags is load the bathroom area up with my stuff. The vanitry looks like my vanity at home by the time I am down. I also put my special pillow on my designated bed as does my DD. That and hanging my bathrobe on the bathroom door....not decore, but makes me feel at home.

Erin · 11-24-2004

I've heard of people decorating their room before. I thought I read that here. Someone even hung Christmas lights...who was it??

Buzz & Woody · 11-24-2004

when we were there last year at the beginning of December our next room neighbours hung Christmas llights in their room. It was cute.

Huakai · 11-24-2004

The first year we went at Christmas, we drove and I took a small tree (about 3.5-4 ft) with us. I always take lights when we go over the Christmas holidays and if nothing else, string them around the room. It looks very festive from inside and out and definitely adds a homey touch. Since our bags are usually full, we leave the lights for the Mousekeepers to take home if they want.

mj_ski · 11-24-2004

My DW and I bring our fresh ground starbucks coffee with us........don't know about this trip as I do not believe there are coffee pots in the Value Resorts.

I love the idea of a string of Christmas lights!....I've added it to my packing list!

**Dana** · 11-24-2004

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Originally Posted by mj_ski

My DW and I bring our fresh ground starbucks coffee with us........don't know about this trip as I do not believe there are coffee pots in the Value Resorts.

I love the idea of a string of Christmas lights!....I've added it to my packing list!

Coffe Makers are available by request. I am not certain if there is a charge however. You may be better off getting one of those 5 cups ones and bringing your own.

Hailey · 11-24-2004

I'm not feeling silly anymore. I'm packing the box this weekend and mailing it on Monday. There's just not enough room in the suitcases sincewe are going for 16 days. Keep the ideas coming.

**ddoll** · 11-24-2004

I've already packed some decorations: some garlands and some holiday scented potpourri for the room. I wasn't sure if the lights would be frowned upon, but now that I know you guys have done it they're going in the suitcase today!

Soundgod · 11-24-2004

Instead of shipping, why not stop at Wal-Mart or Walgreen's and get a cheap 5 foot tree , some lights, and a few cheap ornaments, then stop at the Disney Christmas store at DTD for your Disney stuff. You know you're gonna want new Disney ornaments, they have limited release stuff just like Hallmark and there's some really nice sets that are new for this year. Now you'll have fresh lights for next year, and you know you were going to buy new stuff this year anyway. Just a thought.

Buzz & Woody · 11-24-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soundgod

Instead of shipping, why not stop at Wal-Mart or Walgreen's and get a cheap 5 foot tree , some lights, and a few cheap ornaments, then stop at the Disney Christmas store at DTD for your Disney stuff. You know you're gonna want new Disney ornaments, they have limited release stuff just like Hallmark and there's some really nice sets that are new for this year. Now you'll have fresh lights for next year, and you know you were going to buy new stuff this year anyway. Just a thought.

I agree. It would likely be less expensive to buy some things when you arrive then to have to ship it-you could start some new traditions-choosing ornaments

**lawwin** · 11-24-2004

They do not charge for the coffee makers, they do however charge for the coffee (I think it is beyond the first pack, I may be wrong, but the first pack is complimetary I believe). I drink tea, though, (and not coffee) and they do not charge for the tea bags as they are on the condiment stands.

BTW we decorated our room for MNSSHP as a surprise for DD last year and even the mousekeeper got into the act and left towel animals that were halloween themed. It was too cute and really added that special extra touch.

Soundgod · 11-25-2004

"Mousekeeper"? I swear I've never heard that one before. I have to remember that.

**ddoll** · 11-25-2004

How weird that you never came across the term Mousekeeper. It's a standard. There's even a website that keeps templates for Mousekeeping envelopes. http://www.themouseforless.com/mousekeeping.shtml

Dina · 11-25-2004

We were there for this past halloween and many people decorated their rooms with skeletons and lights in their windows...we were on the first floor and my girls loved to go by rooms to see what people had out...then they started to put their sleep toys in the windows too...go for it is my advice -- I think it adds to the magic. Dina

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Hailey Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: MD Posts: 151	adding special touches? Does anyone ever bring homey touches for thie room? I've been toying with shipping a box of christmas decoration down for our room at BWI. Something like a wreath for the balcony and door and a small tree for the table. Any thoughts? I can hear the laughter, I just love to decorate for the holidays I haven't said a word to DH he'd laugh all the way to the airport. __________________

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: adding special touches? the first thing I do when I unpack my bags is load the bathroom area up with my stuff. The vanitry looks like my vanity at home by the time I am down. I also put my special pillow on my designated bed as does my DD. That and hanging my bathrobe on the bathroom door....not decore, but makes me feel at home. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 272 days 0 hours 22 minutes

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Erin Scooter Princess Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Welaka Posts: 9,771	Re: adding special touches? I've heard of people decorating their room before. I thought I read that here. Someone even hung Christmas lights...who was it?? __________________ Team Jake! http://www.twitter.com/IamBubbles www.facebook.com/scooterprincess

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Buzz & Woody Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 201	Re: adding special touches? when we were there last year at the beginning of December our next room neighbours hung Christmas llights in their room. It was cute. __________________ Buzz & Woody, AKA Buzzy!

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Huakai Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Temple, Texas Posts: 348	Re: adding special touches? The first year we went at Christmas, we drove and I took a small tree (about 3.5-4 ft) with us. I always take lights when we go over the Christmas holidays and if nothing else, string them around the room. It looks very festive from inside and out and definitely adds a homey touch. Since our bags are usually full, we leave the lights for the Mousekeepers to take home if they want. __________________ DVC member since 1993 Next Disney Adventure - Animal Kingdom Kidani Village December 12-19, 2009 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Holidays in WDW 19 days 5 hours 52 minutes

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mj_ski Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 41	Re: adding special touches? My DW and I bring our fresh ground starbucks coffee with us........don't know about this trip as I do not believe there are coffee pots in the Value Resorts. I love the idea of a string of Christmas lights!....I've added it to my packing list! __________________ You can't stay young forever……… But you can always stay immature!

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Hailey Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: MD Posts: 151	Re: adding special touches? I'm not feeling silly anymore. I'm packing the box this weekend and mailing it on Monday. There's just not enough room in the suitcases sincewe are going for 16 days. Keep the ideas coming. __________________

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ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,257	Re: adding special touches? I've already packed some decorations: some garlands and some holiday scented potpourri for the room. I wasn't sure if the lights would be frowned upon, but now that I know you guys have done it they're going in the suitcase today! __________________ Moderator of DVC, Disney Company • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan & Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan & Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock & Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan • 8/09 Condo • 1/10 Swan & PBR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Viva Las Vegas! 17 days 7 hours 22 minutes

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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,797	Re: adding special touches? Instead of shipping, why not stop at Wal-Mart or Walgreen's and get a cheap 5 foot tree , some lights, and a few cheap ornaments, then stop at the Disney Christmas store at DTD for your Disney stuff. You know you're gonna want new Disney ornaments, they have limited release stuff just like Hallmark and there's some really nice sets that are new for this year. Now you'll have fresh lights for next year, and you know you were going to buy new stuff this year anyway. Just a thought. __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Instant Single Digit Dance 7 days 12 hours 22 minutes

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lawwin Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,332	Re: adding special touches? They do not charge for the coffee makers, they do however charge for the coffee (I think it is beyond the first pack, I may be wrong, but the first pack is complimetary I believe). I drink tea, though, (and not coffee) and they do not charge for the tea bags as they are on the condiment stands. BTW we decorated our room for MNSSHP as a surprise for DD last year and even the mousekeeper got into the act and left towel animals that were halloween themed. It was too cute and really added that special extra touch. __________________ Moderator of the Walt Disney Company and Pin Trading Forums Forever & Always at Disney in my heart.... Mother of Brer Rabbit - 15 Year-old Defender of SotS and lover of Captain Jack

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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,797	Re: adding special touches? "Mousekeeper"? I swear I've never heard that one before. I have to remember that. __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Instant Single Digit Dance 7 days 12 hours 22 minutes

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ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,257	Re: adding special touches? How weird that you never came across the term Mousekeeper. It's a standard. There's even a website that keeps templates for Mousekeeping envelopes. http://www.themouseforless.com/mousekeeping.shtml __________________ Moderator of DVC, Disney Company • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan & Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan & Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock & Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan • 8/09 Condo • 1/10 Swan & PBR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Viva Las Vegas! 17 days 7 hours 22 minutes

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Dina Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 30	Re: adding special touches? We were there for this past halloween and many people decorated their rooms with skeletons and lights in their windows...we were on the first floor and my girls loved to go by rooms to see what people had out...then they started to put their sleep toys in the windows too...go for it is my advice -- I think it adds to the magic. Dina

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