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So back to my trip report and then some current stuff too
Spooktacular:
Not sure if that's a word but I wanted it for my title to put in that we are going to the MNSSHP!!! We haven't been to the party in two years and I really wanted to get back to this party once more if I could before we take a year off from Disney.
I bribed my husband with that I would save and pay for the two tickets if he would agree to go. Yea, like I have to beg, he loves that party and quickly agreed to go! We had to decide which night and agreed we wanted to go early on in our trip like we usually do as to get more out of the tickets. When we first agreed to go the dates weren't yet released so we had to wait till first of May before we knew the dates.
Amanda my travel agent texted me the dates and prices as soon as they were released I quickly bought us two tickets for the Sunday before Halloween. We really didn't want to go actual Halloween night because I think that would be insane busy. So, we thought the Sunday before.
We bought the tickets and a few months later when we changed our dates I was worried out of my mind we would loose the money on those tickets. My travel agent felt we wouldn't be able to move those tickets so I called the number on the back of the tickets and spoke with a nice guy who told me that as soon as I knew the dates of the new trip to give him a call back.
Once we changed and rebooked our trip for the week earlier and got through to a lady that honored my request to change the dates. We were mailed new tickets a week later and got the new tickets in the mail
So, plans for this night, we always like to get in rides that might have long waits the next day. This will be our actual first time in the parks which is Sunday the 25th which is the night before the party. Like I said we wanted to avoid Halloween night the next weekend. So, we arrive Saturday and then Sunday we will just hang out by the pool, get ready and head over to Kona for dinner before the party begins at 6pm.
We tried for BOG for dinner reservations for this night but no luck I was told to try again the day we check in so we will see
Our plans, are to hit up Seven Dwarfs mine train, space mountain, peter pans flight and Pirates along with Big Thunder mountain.
We of course will hit every candy stop which we
Then we will get in the parade and the fireworks. I hear there is a new stage show this year so we may get in on that too!
We usually stay until 1130pm which we will try to do again before heading back to WL on a boat
So, I wanted to share some more current things. First off back in February my friend and I found some jars on pinterest we wanted to make in order to save cash for the trip. My goal was 250 by just putting etra 5 or less in each week
So I finally got my 250 met this week!!! so it worked and its counting down my trip at the same time! I also wanted to save money this way to have plenty of ones and fives because I wanted to ahve money for tips at dinner
36 days to go and I've only started gathering small things for our trip. I just ordered the colors of our magic bands last week. We got a little booklet this week titled Bailey family vacation and its really cool!
Here are some things I've gotten so far for the trip, my first picture is these cute little tins I got from Walgreens for 50 cents per tin. It was qtips in one of them and cotton face swabs in the other. Arent they to die for????
This shirt I just had to have! I love it and I got it for 10 dollars on sale a month ago at the disney store
And this is from yesterday but its our countdown board...We got this countdown board in Gatlinburg last year and we love it! We get to use it for all types of countdowns. My husband draws the graphics LOL
So theres some more info about our trip and some current stuff about the trip! Now we are just waiting for our documents to arrive and our magic bands to make their way here. I also need to order my chase rewards card....anyone know how long out I should do this? My cycle ends in a week and i wanted to see if I got anymore rewards before I order.
Well have a great weekend guys and I"m off to enjoy Oktoberfest here locally this weekend...
I also have a Disney fund jar but I must admit it isn't getting that much funding lately. Since our next Disney trip will be in 2017 (sad about that ), there's still lots of time to get that sucker full.
How great that you were able to "convince" your hubby about going to MNSSHP! If I ever go in the fall, this would definitely be on my must-do list.
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I also have a Disney fund jar but I must admit it isn't getting that much funding lately. Since our next Disney trip will be in 2017 (sad about that ), there's still lots of time to get that sucker full.
How great that you were able to "convince" your hubby about going to MNSSHP! If I ever go in the fall, this would definitely be on my must-do list.
oh boo that's such a long wait...but plenty of time to save way more than me! I love this party its def a must do! My husband's parents still talk about the time we took them!
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That jar is so cute! Congrats on saving $250! Do you have a special use for the cute little tins?
yes I forgot to say I got those tins from Walgreens for only 50 cents per tin and one holds qtips and the other holds cotton swabs for the face!
I think I missed the start of this but I'm here now! The new stage show is supposed to be amazing! I'm definitely going to be making a point to see it. Enjoy Oktoberfest this weekend! I went to ours last night
Just catching up! Great start! Love your jar! We do that as well and manage to save quite a bit that way! And love your countdown board!!! Your hubby is quite the artist!
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oh boo that's such a long wait...but plenty of time to save way more than me!
It's kind of depressing when I think how long it'll be (2014-2017=3 years ). But, at least I know it's gonna be one heck of a trip. My hubby knows how much I love Disney and he's sad that I'll have to wait so long. He's already telling me that we'll stay at whichever resort I want. Hmm, that's making my wheels turn.
Congrats on the trip to France in 2016!!! Your food plans sound very laid back and relaxing for this trip which will work well with the F&W Festival! We are always so full when we eat around the World Showcase during the festival and usually aren't all that hungry for lunch so this should work well for you. BTW, your fund jar is so adorable and congrats on hitting your goal! The tins are so cute too
Congrats on getting the MNSSHP tickets switched to the new dates. The money jar and the countdown board are so cute. Your DH is great with the graphics.
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Awesome changes to your Disney trip and Congratulations on your raise and rebooking of your trip to Europe!!! 
I was told to try again the day we check in so we will see 
Since our next Disney trip will be in 2017 (sad about that 
yes I forgot to say I got those tins from Walgreens for only 50 cents per tin and one holds qtips and the other holds cotton swabs for the face!
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Hmm, that's making my wheels turn. 
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