[tinkz]

We are going Sept 18 to Sept 29 at CBR. We want to try to stay at WL but free dining was sold out. So back to the CBR for us. It will be DDad (51),
DM (47), Me (28 & still looking for prince charming) & DBro (15). We are planning to do MNSSHP Sept 21.

[packerbeth]

Originally Posted by Soundgod

I think I saw some of Illuminations from the Beach's bus stop with difficulty. I don't see how you could stay in the rooms closest to the International Gateway for 5 days and not see Illuminations once from inside the park. I do see from your avatar that you've eaten at Goofy's Beach Club Breakfast, which I always consider before Beaches and Cream, but I have no desire to tackle a kitchen sink. If you can, you should try Yachtsman's Steakhouse sometime as well.

I had plans to see Illuminations twice; once on the first night (we chose Turtle Talk instead, knowing that I had another place in the schedule for it) and second after coming back on the boat from MGM on our fourth night. Unfortunately, this was the day I was sick, so there was no MGM nor Illuminations for me. Two nights we were late at MK, and the last night we had to leave before dark so we could find my folks' place in Bonita Springs. I was very disappointed; and we missed Fantasmic, as well. We've already booked the Fantasmic package for September, and have plans to catch Illuminations, also (at the end of our all-4-parks day!)

We seriously considered Yachtsman in January, but with four kids (two of whom would not have qualified for the kids' club) we had to give it a pass. We sent the ILs to V & A instead.

I can't believe I didn't get to B & C, although my dh did. I never even got over to that side of the resort! When I watched that Great Hotels special on BC, I was amazed at how much I missed. I would like to walk over there from Epcot when we go in September, just to look around and appreciate the surroundings a bit more! My ILs are anxious to go back, though, so maybe we'll get to stay there again someday!

[packerbeth]

Originally Posted by tinkz

We are going Sept 18 to Sept 29 at CBR. We want to try to stay at WL but free dining was sold out. So back to the CBR for us. It will be DDad (51),
DM (47), Me (28 & still looking for prince charming) & DBro (15). We are planning to do MNSSHP Sept 21.

I'll be at MNSSHP on 9/21 as well. Can't wait 'til those tix go on sale!

[Soundgod]

There's something wrong with trying to make your WDW plans while the final scene from Full Metal Jacket is on TV. The contrast of the carnage and the Mickey Mouse Club theme are too disturbing.
This would make more sense to the rest of you if you had Cinemax on right now.

[emamasa]

lol - soundgod - I think you need to switch to disney channel. ooh, it's that's so raven - on second thought, stick with cinemax!

[Dana]

Originally Posted by Soundgod

Dana, the last I knew, you were going in October. Going over Labor Day instead? Look, I won't promise, but I'll see if we can pull off a day trip while you're in WDW. Also, isn't bananallamaarama around this time as well?

New boss at the new job let me change it back,so I did...hey free dining was destined to be mine. At least now I can stop having sour grapes..lol I don't think we are doing llamarabananfananmana.... I would still love to hang out for a night if you can come on over. If not, we will try this again next year.. Let me know.

[Soundgod]

emamasa, I don't really watch much Disney Channel, and part of it is because of commercials. I will admit I watch Pucca on Toon Disney at home. It's about the only original Jetix cartoon I like. The Tick, of course, are all repeats from Fox.

Dana, what happened to llamarabananfananmana? Is it completely off or are you just not there on the right days?

[Dana]

Originally Posted by Soundgod

Dana, what happened to llamarabananfananmana? Is it completely off or are you just not there on the right days?

I think the whole llamarama died out....haven't seen anyone post in that thread in a long time. There is a meet the weekend before with wish and the gang and I didn't think people were still interested. I am going to momma's and fantasmic on saturday 9/1 now. Let me know if you want to meet up...I'll be around.

[packerbeth]

Yay! Two days til we can order MNSSHP tickets! Anyone have any past MNSSHP memories to share? I love Halloween, and can't wait to experience it Disney-style!

[Soundgod]

Originally Posted by packerbeth

Yay! Two days til we can order MNSSHP tickets! Anyone have any past MNSSHP memories to share? I love Halloween, and can't wait to experience it Disney-style!

I already did. You know that night I saw some of Illuminations while waiting for the bus at the Beach I mentioned a couple posts back? We were on our way to our first MNSSHP. And I didn't know they had their own fireworks show that night.

[packerbeth]

I called today and was on hold for the longest I've ever been on hold! Tix went on sale for both big parties, and although I was calling Dining, I still had to wait quite a while! Good thing it was the 800 number!

Anyway, I got an 6:00 ADR for LTT on the night of the 9/21 MNSSHP. I would have preferred earlier, but 6:00 was a early as she could give me. Yay! I've been there for lunch, but never for the character dinner, and I'm especially excited to see the characters in their Halloween costumes! And boy, when she asked me how many kids in the party, I had great fun saying NO KIDS!

[emamasa]

congrats Packerbeth! will you be in costume????

[packerbeth]

Originally Posted by emamasa

congrats Packerbeth! will you be in costume????

Oh, most definitely! I wore my Belle costume at the P & P Party in January, so I think I'd like to go with something different this time. I'm thinking along the lines of Alice in Wonderland, or Dorothy (except she's not a Disney character, so I'm not sure.) There will probably be a lot of pirates there, otherwise I'd do that. I'm not sure how gung-ho my friend will be about dressing up, but I definitely will be!

Any suggestions along the Dorothy/Alice line? Keeping in mind that I'm not a seamstress but my Mom is!

[emamasa]

ooh, I like the alice idea! i really want to dress up at MNSSHP - but have no ideas at all. DD"s will be Mulan (already have everything except fan) & Jasmine (need to buy everything still) & DH got an Incredibles t shirt at disneystore last week (for $4!!) & a hat & is gonna wear red sweats (or something) & is even talking about getting black shorts to go over it to really be in costume more. I have no ideas & I'm the one who wants us to all dress up!!

so, I can't help you, but may steal your ideas - if you don't mind!!

[packerbeth]

Originally Posted by emamasa

I have no ideas & I'm the one who wants us to all dress up!! so, I can't help you, but may steal your ideas - if you don't mind!!

I figure the "face" characters would be easier to pull off. I thought about us going as Minnie and Daisy, but how will people know exactly who we are? That's why Alice or Dorothy appealed to me. Dorothy more than Alice, but I feel like I have to be true to Disney in my costuming. (Funny, though, I'm not a great fan of the movie, but I figure Alice would be an easy costume to emulate: blue dress, white apron, headband.)

Plus, when the girls and I were princesses and Tink, we got a lot of CMs calling us by name. I thought that was cool, and would like to be something recognizable so that can happen again. I've also read about Alice being a big part of MNSSHP (with her own t&t trail, no less) so it would be fun for us to get our pics taken together.

I dressing up! Last Hween, we were all Disney characters: Capt. Jack, Belle, Buzz, Jasmine, Snow White, Lumpy. Here's a pic:


I forget what day you're going to MNSSHP. We'll be there 9/21.