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Well, here we are again. Another week flown by and my poor Dinner and a Movie Night post neglected. I'm giving myself a high five for at least posting it before tomorrow night's Dinner and a Movie night!
I was really excited to see this movie because it was a first for me; ironically a first for the rest of my family! I thought it was really cute; however, very similar to The Muppets movie (saving the show and all). The facial expressions on the bears were cool and I laughed hysterically over the police officer's fake mustache! DD really seemed to enjoy this one and periodically danced with some of the musical numbers.
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the movie we have planned for tomorrow night! Should I give you a hint? Let's see...we are done with the first three letters of the alphabet. There, that should narrow it down a bit!
In other Disney news, I ordered some cute luggage tags and a new pair of pink Mickey crocs for DD from Amazon. I received the crocs yesterday, just waiting on the luggage tags now.
Love your movie selection I sawit for the first time one night a few years ago when when the nurse in charge of the transport we were doing wanted to watch it made for a really good long distance trip
There are a lot of pages - so forgive me if this was already mentioned. BUT - don't forget your first visit buttons for those visiting for their first times, or the Happy Birthday buttons for those, AND - with so many in your group - you should also be able to get the Grand Gathering button for everyone in the party.
As for the food -- TAKE YOUR APPETITE. Maybe fast a few days ahead of time. LOL We've only ever done the regular dining plan (whatever they call it these days -- it's the one in between the quick service plan and the deluxe). And THAT was A LOT of food. Honestly, with the deluxe - you are probably going to find that the only thing you are doing while there is eating. LMAO!
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Love your movie selection I sawit for the first time one night a few years ago when when the nurse in charge of the transport we were doing wanted to watch it made for a really good long distance trip
I'm glad you liked it too! I can see how some might find it cheesy...but I think it's a great non-cartoon movie.
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Another yummy sounding dinner and movie night!
Thank you! And yes... dinner was delicious!
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There are a lot of pages - so forgive me if this was already mentioned. BUT - don't forget your first visit buttons for those visiting for their first times, or the Happy Birthday buttons for those, AND - with so many in your group - you should also be able to get the Grand Gathering button for everyone in the party.
As for the food -- TAKE YOUR APPETITE. Maybe fast a few days ahead of time. LOL We've only ever done the regular dining plan (whatever they call it these days -- it's the one in between the quick service plan and the deluxe). And THAT was A LOT of food. Honestly, with the deluxe - you are probably going to find that the only thing you are doing while there is eating. LMAO!
Thank you for the awesome advice about the buttons. I heard about the birthday and first visit ones, but I wasn't aware that you could get them for grand gatherings! I think it's fantastic that no one will be left out! I'm a little nervous myself about the amount of food on the deluxe, but I think we planned it out ok so that the major meals are breakfast and dinner. We will use our snack credits for lunch. Then, if we end up with leftover snack credits at the end we can stock up on some Disney treats to take home! I'm actually pretty excited about all of the reservations since we are pacing the park touring. I guess you could say I'm making up for some of what I missed on previous trips when I was younger.
I trust everyone had a fabulous Easter! Now that DD received a new "batch" of candy...I can finally toss out the candy she collected since Halloween!
Dinner and a Movie - March 29, 2013 - DUMBO
Dinner: Hotdogs and Popcorn
(I apologize for all of these crazy pictures; I take them in horrible lighting with my iPhone!)
Judge me all you want, but I cry EVERY TIME I watch this movie. As a mother, I cannot imagine being separated like that from my child. Ugh...it gets me every time! While dinner was a bit on the fun/relaxed side this week (which DD loved, naturally), I could not get DD to sit still for the 2nd half of this movie. I think she mentally checked out and began doing other things. Ah well...you win some, you lose some. I think when she sees the ride at Disney, she may feel differently. Let's see...should I give you a hint for this week's movie? It may be related to another movie that was announced on PassPorter...
In other Disney related news, I placed another order with the Disney Store (I know...I have a problem... ). I ordered an Ariel two-piece bathing suit and Minnie Mouse two-piece bathing suit (the ones that look like tankinis), the Ariel goggles (for our pool at home and for the trip), a couple pairs of flip flops, the summer fun beach bag, and a 2013 shirt for DH since I couldn't get one in his size when I ordered shirts about a month or so ago. I ordered during the swim sale over the weekend, plus used my Disney Visa discount so I was happy about the deal. My tracking email says I should arrive home today and see that box of happiness waiting for me! I'll try to take pictures of everything, including the last Amazon order of luggage tags and Disney crocs, if I can get away with it without DD noticing.
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Thank you for the awesome advice about the buttons. I heard about the birthday and first visit ones, but I wasn't aware that you could get them for grand gatherings! I think it's fantastic that no one will be left out! I'm a little nervous myself about the amount of food on the deluxe, but I think we planned it out ok so that the major meals are breakfast and dinner. We will use our snack credits for lunch. Then, if we end up with leftover snack credits at the end we can stock up on some Disney treats to take home! I'm actually pretty excited about all of the reservations since we are pacing the park touring. I guess you could say I'm making up for some of what I missed on previous trips when I was younger.
We got grand gathering buttons in 2008, so unless something has changed since then.... They were a button with the Incredibles on them.
The deluxe dining plan is THREE meals a day and 2 snacks -- so I'm sure many of your snacks will go home with you. LOL We ended up taking home a good portion of our snacks too, and that was just on the regular dining plan, and my family are big eaters too.
We got grand gathering buttons in 2008, so unless something has changed since then.... They were a button with the Incredibles on them.
The deluxe dining plan is THREE meals a day and 2 snacks -- so I'm sure many of your snacks will go home with you. LOL We ended up taking home a good portion of our snacks too, and that was just on the regular dining plan, and my family are big eaters too.
Unless of course - you are using 2 credits at some meals. I didn't see if you posted ADRs, I haven't made it entirely through all the pages of posts yet!
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I am really enjoying your Pre TR, I just got all caught up. You are great at organization which really helps with planning a WDW trip. I was thinking that with all the people going you are bringing the party with you! Your movie nights sound so fun. I always cry at Dumbo too. Keep up the great posts.
WOW!!!! I just finished reading your plans and makes me even more excited for my trip in October 2013.
I love all of the plans that you have made so far and great luck on getting all of the ADR's that you wanted my 180 day is April 22nd and I am just starting to make a list of the places I want to try. Need to sit down with DH and see if any restaurants jump out at him as we are doing the middle dining plan this year which will work for us as I usually don't eat breakfast.
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Another week flown by and my poor Dinner and a Movie Night post neglected. I'm giving myself a high five for at least posting it before tomorrow night's Dinner and a Movie night! 
dinner was delicious!
I think she mentally checked out and began doing other things. Ah well...you win some, you lose some. I think when she sees the ride at Disney, she may feel differently. Let's see...should I give you a hint for this week's movie? It may be related to another movie that was announced on PassPorter... 
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