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OK Deb, how about popping on over here to work on some of these ornaments . (that will keep your mind busy ) Have everything cut out, just need to solder them together...
I would if you were closer!
I have always wanted to learn how to do stained glass..
I am a craft crazy lady.. I paint ceramics to keep busy, and clean the house when I have nothing else to do..
Deb
my goodness...the antenna topper on a cellphone...now THAT is something i will definitely be contemplating doing. and i am still stumped in the ornament department...have some ideas, but need to get moving here.
I've been working on Mousefest 2008 plans since... well, December 17, 2007
Booked WDW stay- DONE Originally room only + AP + 10-day MYW ticket Booked/paid for airfare DONE Ordered MMVCP admission- DONE Made ADR’s- DONE Scored Disney Visa Free Dining Package DONE!!! (for 2/3 of total stay) Changed/made additional ADR's DONE ... for now... Registered for Mousefest- DONE Organizing stuff (clothes, toiletries) for trip - IN PROGRESS Booked stay, park & fly hotel in Indy- TO DO Booked rental car TO DO New Passporter arrives-put trip details on passpockets- TO DO Order Disney rewards card- TO DO
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Deb - you can call and ask them to check - I've heard that some people have been able to get it at a slightly higher rate a couple o days early.
If not - you could make two reservations. Make the first night a room only - and then make a package reservation for the rest of your trip. Have them link the two reservations as a continuing reservation, and request to remain in the same room for the whole trip. We have done this several times (reserving the same room category for both reservations) and have never had to move rooms.
You will need to check in twice - but the second time is quick and easy. They will just give you a new key with the new dates and your package information on it.
Other than jotting down a few Passperter gatherings I want to attend, I have no plans except for MVMCP on December 11th. This is a budget trip, so no need for ADRs. I will decide which park to visit on a day to day basis!
With the final addition of a bit of money to my vacation savings account . . . and the purchase of some decent "walking around WDW" shoes this past week . . . I think I can safely say that I am totally ready to go!
Well . . . the only thing I don't have yet that I am taking with me is DS . . . but he will make his debut this Saturday, so THEN I will be completely ready.
With the final addition of a bit of money to my vacation savings account . . . and the purchase of some decent "walking around WDW" shoes this past week . . . I think I can safely say that I am totally ready to go!
Well . . . the only thing I don't have yet that I am taking with me is DS . . . but he will make his debut this Saturday, so THEN I will be completely ready.
COOL, We get to meet the new Passporter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Deb
Wow everyone is ready to go . . .
I have my room at SSR booked
Airfare going, but not coming back yet--I haven't decided if I want to take Tuesday off too or not
MVMCP Ticket
Buying an AP later this month
Canceling most of my ADRs . . . just going to wing it!
How did you get the free dining for only part of your stay?
My TA said I couldn't get it because I check in the day before it starts..
Deb
As someone else said - we split our stay into 2 reservations. One minor glitch - the first part of our stay is in a preferred room, while the second part is standard -so we may have to pack back up halfway through. I do plan on asking to be "downgraded" upon checking in -- maybe we can spread a bit of magic & give someone else an upgrade!
Made car rental resv - got a good deal thru Hertz via the AirTran site - also got reservations at a hotel near the airport for the night before.
Just waiting on the brand-spanking-new Passporter to jot down all this info!
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