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I'm not very consistent, I'll update a bunch on the weekend then slack off during the week!
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Congrats on DVC. Love your plans and can totally relate to the desire to make changes. There is not enough time to do everything you want, but with DVC that might help. A spreadsheet is a great idea, you could also see how people rate and review each plan. Our family has found the regular dining to be the best deal for us. Not to add to your problem, but if you do get AP's you can get discounts at some restaurants. Good luck deciding and look forward to reading more of your plans.
Thanks! that is my goal this weekend, along with laundry and Halloween and shopping with my Mom
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Plans are still looking good!
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Spirit of Aloha is a great show, IMHO. I think you would enjoy it.
Thanks Kenny, I've just never seen people say either way, It must have been a draw for me since I chose it even before I knew I was going to do Deluxe dining.
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More great plans!
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More great plans!
Thanks!
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Just jumping in to get this saved in my subscribed threads...just finding it and will be following along!
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Shopping list looks great!!
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More great plans. Can I go shopping with you?
Of course,
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Great day! 1900'PF and shopping!! You have to check out the vinylmations store at DTD when you're there. The name is alluding me right now though.
Kelly, you know I will I am so hooked, I need a pink one for sure and then I don't know but!!!!!
You'll love D-Street! I have a few pics in my TR from there.... I'm not a Vinylmation collector, but I really liked the store!
I can't wait for it and I'll have to check you trip report again, I'm either behind or I'll have to check back, too cool!
Kelly's trip report is the one that got me thinking vinylmation, it helped me to understand what vinylmation is, so it's all her fault! (Like I need an excuse to collect anything Disney )
I can't wait for it and I'll have to check you trip report again, I'm either behind or I'll have to check back, too cool!
Kelly's trip report is the one that got me thinking vinylmation, it helped me to understand what vinylmation is, so it's all her fault! (Like I need an excuse to collect anything Disney )
Here, I did the checking for you The pics are on pg. 20 - and are in post #290. It really is a neat store!
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Been following your plans and I have only one criticism but it is of cataclysmic proportions. I see no Cinderella time in there as of yet. Have I missed something??
Kidding. Looks great and I'm jealous. Reading this has already got Liz and myself thinking about Jan 26th.
Been following your plans and I have only one criticism but it is of cataclysmic proportions. I see no Cinderella time in there as of yet. Have I missed something??
Kidding. Looks great and I'm jealous. Reading this has already got Liz and myself thinking about Jan 26th.
Brent
Oh no worries Brent, I'm planning on telling Cinderella all about you, so she can prepare security for your arrival in January.
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I can't wait for it and I'll have to check you trip report again, I'm either behind or I'll have to check back, too cool!
Kelly's trip report is the one that got me thinking vinylmation, it helped me to understand what vinylmation is, so it's all her fault! (Like I need an excuse to collect anything Disney )
I'm not sure if I should say sorry or you're welcome. it's really DH's addiction but I guess I feed it. I'm looking forward to how many you and which ones you get though!
I'm not sure if I should say sorry or you're welcome. it's really DH's addiction but I guess I feed it. I'm looking forward to how many you and which ones you get though!
Today I sent off all of the stuff for DVC so as far as I can tell we are on our last let of DVC ownership. Yea.
And, I'm starting to worry, KWIM. The trip is getting so close, wow.
Now on with the trip report:
Our last day will be spent at the Magic Kingdom. This is a tradition for us. We always go there last. We have a late morning reservation at Crystal Palace. We will spend the day at the park, I so want to see the Hall of Presidents, and the People Mover, we have never done either one. I'm sure Lily and I will ride Splash a time or two. I have to go warn Cinderella about a friend of mine. . All in all we will do the Magic Kingdom up right. Now a quick note in July Lily and I made the very not smart decision of staying at MK until 1am or so (I'm a horrible mom to keep my then 7 year old out that late ) It would have been fine if we didn't have a DME pickup at 5am and I hadn't packed a thing. Lesson learned, we will return to the resort for an 8pm reservation at Jiko's to end our trip. I am excited for Jiko. Big time! I can hardly wait for this one. We will then pack up and enjoy a bottle of wine on our balcony watching the animals. That will allow us to get some sleep before our early DME reservation. Unfortunately, our non stop flight leaves early in the am. . We will then spend the rest of the weekend relaxing and preparing to return to reality.
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(Like I need an excuse to collect anything Disney 
I see no Cinderella time in there as of yet. Have I missed something??
) It would have been fine if we didn't have a DME pickup at 5am and I hadn't packed a thing. Lesson learned, we will return to the resort for an 8pm reservation at Jiko's to end our trip. I am excited for Jiko. Big time! I can hardly wait for this one. We will then pack up and enjoy a bottle of wine on our balcony watching the animals. That will allow us to get some sleep before our early DME reservation. Unfortunately, our non stop flight leaves early in the am. 
. We will then spend the rest of the weekend relaxing and preparing to return to reality.
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