Diaries of an obsessive Disney planner! 4/11 I'M ON MY WAY TO THE HAPPIEST PLACE EVER

[hollisterluva92]

I'm BAACCCKKKKK!!!!!!​

Hi everyone! So my name is Deva (dayva) as most of you already know!! I am a disney obsessed 17 year old who spends most of her life on the Disboards with all of you lovely people! So-here we go!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Who?????
ME!! Deva (17) Lover of all things Disney, anything that's pink, and yes....TWILIGHT! I am an aspiring cm and photographer and nurse....and I honestly don't know how in the world I am going to fit those all in one!

Cari (aka: Mom) (38) She loves Donald Duck--but in her words "as an on-screen character more than a park character" and Goofy as "a park character". She is a paraleegal and is my hero! She plays the drums and also loves photography! She was less than ecstatic when I asked to go to the world for spring break, but now we spend our weekends on the Disboards and reading the aaa guides and books! She's hooked--bad!

When??
April 11th-April 16th!
We have decided to opt out of spring break week and take me out of school--since I am a senior--and go the week after. We saved a bunch of money, and the crowds will be good!

Where???
Port Orleans Riverside! We have never been and it looks like a nice feminine place! We love the hotel room and the grounds, so this will be perfect!!
Part 1: Introductions[/URL]
Part 2: Hotel Planning
Part 3: Restaurant List
Part 4: Quick After-School Update
Part 5: SHOPPING PICS!!!!!
Part 6: flight info
Part 7: Refined Dining List
Part 8: Part two of dining plans
Part 9: The main itinerary!
Part 10: FLIGHTS ARE BOOKED!!!!!!!!!!!
Part 11: Photopass list
Part 12: Autograph book list of characters!
Part 13: Small update on Autograph book
Part 14: Park Bag ideas--someone help me decide!
Part 15: Autograph book and journal photos
Part 16: Countdown!
Part 17: MAJOR SHOPPING SCORE!!!
Part 18: Uh-OH!!!!! DATE CHANGING!!!!
Part 19: WE'RE COMPLETELY BOOKED!!!!!
Part 20: To-Do List for the day
Part 21: BOOKED ADR'S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Part 22: Quick little update
Part 23: UH-OH....looks like we're gonna have to use our back-up plans!
Part 24: Snack List
Part 24: School update w/ pics[/B][/SIZE][/COLOR]
Part 24:Shopping Pictures
Part 25:I Found my park bag!
Part 26: Gift Card Update
Part 27: Someone help me!!![/COLOR][/SIZE]
Part 28: Yet Another Shopping Update
Part 29 & 30: Henry Ford Museum and Pizza Popalis--two posts of pics!
Part 31: Autograph Book Help--Which One Should I Buy??
Part 32: Autograph Book Update and question
Part 33: Disney Mail!!!!
Part 34: Autograph Book Supplies: Part 1
Part 35: Autograph book supplies: Part 2!!!
Part 36: Tanning, Autograph books, and weekends
Part 37: Luggage Tags!!!!![/B]
Part 38: PICTURE TIME!!!!! SHOPPING SCORE!!!
Part 39: Autograph Book and Luggage Tags!!!!!
Part 40: Craigslist
Part 41: I Love Target and My Mommy!
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=35760234&posted=1#post35760234
Part 42: Pressed Penny Tubes
Part 43: Our Plans!
Part 44: Celebrations surprises!!!!!!!
Part 45: Disney Mail and some sad news
Part 46: Spring is Coming!![/COLOR]
Part 47: wdwgirls stolen top ten lists!
Part 48: Top Ten Disney Songs
Part 49: Disney Shoe Help Please!
Part 50: Universal Side-Bar Summer Trip
Part 51: Crowd Calendar!!!!
Part 52: Vacation Box!!!
Part 53: Update!
Part 54: It feels like forever since i've updated! Plus (disney mail pics)
Part 55: Shopping Trip Pics and New Hair!
Part 56: I HAVE THE FLU
Part 57: Feeling Better and Packing List--commments please!
Part 56: Yet Another Update!!! 11 DAYS LEFT
Part 57: I finished my projects!! (Pic Heavy)
Part 58: SHOPPING TIME!!!
Part 59: Shopping Pics & SINGLE DIGIT DANCE
Part 60: HAPPY EASTER!!!
Part 61: Finished my shopping! Easter Pics!!!
Part 62: My New Reborn Baby Girl!!!!
Part 63: ONE DAY LEFT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Part 64: I'M ON MY WAY TO THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH

 

[BabyEeyore]

I can't wait to read more!

 

[hollisterluva92]

So Step 1! HOTEL!!!!!!
We have decided to stay at Magnolia Bend, but we are still trying to decide between Oak Manor and Magnolia Terrace. It's just the decision of which is closer to the pool and restaurant and then which grounds we like better. We are doing the standard room with the double beds--which is fine since me and my mom will both get our own beds. So anyways it is the end of my class but I will update more after school!

 

[hollisterluva92]

I'm back everyone! Today was hectic! I was almost late for school......and then I had pit orchestra after school...but i'm here!! Alrighty....here's my restaurant list so far!

Magic Kingdom
-Columbia Harbour House
-Liberty Tree Tavern
-Main Street Bakery
-Pinnochio Village Haus
-Tony's Town Square
Epcot
-Bistro De Paris
-Le Cellier
-Nine Dragons
-Rose and Crown
-San Angel Inn
-Teppan Edo
-Tokyo Dining
-Coral Reef
-Chefs De France
-Biergarten
Hollywood Studios
-50's prime time cafe
-Mama Melrose's
-Sci Fi Dine In
-Toluca Legs

Animal Kingdom
-Yak and Yeti

Misc Restaurants
-Earl of Sandwich
-Ghiradellis
-Ohana
-Tutto Italia
-Beaches and Cream

Snacks
-Kaki Gori
-School Bread
-Cream Cheese Pretzel
-Dole Whip Float
-Tie Die cheesecake
-Freshman's Pie
-Zebra Domes
-Mickey Ice Cream bar
-Crab Cakes @ hops and barley
-Carmel ginger ice cream
-S'mores Cheesecake

There are a lot more snacks but i'm going to move on for now!

 

[hollisterluva92]

So as I am sitting here on my couch....it's snowing.......grrrr.....it makes me want that warm florida sun soooooo bad......so i'm half watching keeping up with the kardashians and half typing! i'll update with some pics in about ten minutes!

 

[disneylovin24]

Sounds like it will be a fun trip

 

[The4bits]

Subscribing. Can't wait to hear all about your plans.

 

[micandminforever]

Sounds like a fun trip. I am looking forward to the rest of your plans.

 

[hollisterluva92]

So now I can finally update with some pics! sorry for the size....photoshop is being difficult.
My new pajama pants

My pretty pink showercap!

My very first travel sized purchase!

My new VS pink yoga pants

The view outside of my kitchen window I am sooo not loving the snow!

Lobster Tail that we had for christmas dinner

And lastly, the dinner rolls!!

 

[hollisterluva92]

Flight Info
So I was looking online last night and I found a Amazing deal on our flights!! I looked on Airtran and I ended up finding our flights for $99!!!!!!!! SCORE! We'll depart from Detroit on April 11th at 5:40 am, land in Atlanta at 7:42, transfer and take off from Atlanta at 8:25, and land in Orlando at 9:57. On our way back, we leave at 3:30 and land back in Detroit at 6:10. So yea! Now I just have to get my mom to book them!!! GAHHH

 

[hollisterluva92]

I have narrowed down our dining list:

-Magic Kingdom:
Pinnochio Village haus
Columbia Harbour House
The Plaza

-Epcot:
Bistro de paris
Le cellier
Rose and Crown
Teppan Edo
Tokyo Dining
Chefs De France
Biergarten

-Hollywood Studios:
50's prime time cafe
mama melroses

-Animal Kingdom:
Tusker House
Yak & Yeti

-Character Meal:
Chef Mickeys
Akershus

 

[hollisterluva92]

Part Deux.....Dining....again
So.....
-Magic Kingdom is pinnochio village haus and the plaza
-Epcot is Akershus and Tokyo Dining
-Hollywood Studios is 50's prime time and Mama Melrose's
-Animal Kingdom is Tusker House and Yak & Yeti
-Chef Mickey's on the side!

 

[hollisterluva92]

Alrighty.....more planning!!!!
Day 1: Sunday April 11th, 2010
Arrive @ The world at around 10 am
Go straight to hotel
Check in
grab bag
go eat lunch--either @ hotel or MK
head to MK
get to MK--go get fp for jungle cruise
If we decide to eat lunch @ MK then it will either be The Plaza or Pinochhio Village Haus
head to splash mountain--I plan to ride this numerous times! I've never ridden on it at night, so that will be one of my goals.
EMH is from 10 pm-2 am, so we will stay as late as possible.

Day 2: Monday, April 12th, 2010
We are splitting our day between AK and HS
Wake up and get to AK by 8 am
Eat breakfast at Tusker House
Head and get fp for EE
ride dinosaur or other rides that have a short wait
eat lunch at Yak and Yeti
leave AK by 1 pm and head to HS
once there, get fp for TSM
head over and start riding
grab dinner at either 50's prime time or mama melrose's
keep riding
go back to hotel--order in possibly
swim---maybe? dunno if we'll have enough time...

Day 3: Tuesday, April 13th
This is where we have a problem......we aren't sure if we should spend two days at Epcot?? Anyone have an ideas? We want to eat at Akershus and Tokyo Dining, which is fine for one day....but I just don't know if we'll have enough time to do everything...we got the park hopper...so that should help......
Get to Epcot @ 8 am for rope drop
head straight over and get fp for soarin
eat breakfast....probably just grab n' go
ride rides
eat lunch at either tokyo dining or Akershus
ride rides
eat dinner at tokyo dining or head to Chef Mickey's
watch illuminations
head to hotel

Day 4: Wed. April 14th
PROBLEM!!! This is the day we don't know about yet...AK has EMH but we're not sure if we should split it at AK & Epcot or just AK....gahhhhh nooo idea.....

Day 5: Thursday April 15th
Magic Kingdom-Not really sure about plans for this yet--anyone wanna help me out??

Day 6: Friday, April 16th
Downtown Disney and Pool--our flight isn't until 6 pm--so we have the better half of the day to spend there.....

Anyone have any ideas on how to improve?? They're greatly welcomed!!

 

[hollisterluva92]

Alrighty.....so.....I FINALLY BOOKED OUR FLIGHTS!!!!!! SO excited Anyways our flight leaves @ 5:40 from Detroit and we'll get to MCO at 9:47. We have a layover in Georgia, but it's all good--especially since it's not even an hour layover! We are flying Airtran, but we got the flights for $99! Plus $15 for our bags, but that's alright--all the other flights we were looking at were at least $200 if not more....so yea! tht's my update!!

 

[hollisterluva92]

Here's a list of some of the photopass stuff that I want to do!
What: Tinker Bell
Where: Magic Kingdom - On Main Street, USA or around the castle
Epcot - In front of Spaceship Earth
Disneyland - On Main Street, USA or around the castle

When: Most times
Additional Examples:

What: Tinker Bell (sitting) NEW!
Where: Animal Kingdom - By Tree of Life on path between Africa and Asia, by shrine on path to Africa with Expedition Everest in background
When: Not enough information
Additional Examples:

What: Prince Naveen NEW!
Where: Magic Kingdom - Not enough information
When: Not enough information
Additional Examples:

What: Captain Hook
Where: Magic Kingdom - Near Pirates of the Caribbean. This magic shot was on hiatus for a while but it appears as though it may have returned.
Disneyland - On and around Tom Sawyer's Island
When: Most times
Comment: Take on the role of Peter Pan as you challenge Captain Hook to a duel. The Disney's PhotoPass photographer may or may not have a sword to use as a prop.
Additional Examples:

What: Ghost
Where: Magic Kingdom - Haunted Mansion
When: Only during Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween, although it was done in the mornings at one point. If you see a Disney's PhotoPass photographer by there, ask!
Additional Examples:

What: Hitchhiking Ghosts
Where: Magic Kingdom - Liberty Belle dock area (Mostly during MNSSH, may occasionally be done during the day)
Disneyland - Haunted Mansion (whenever photographer is in the area)
Additional Examples:

What: Baby Simba
Where: Disney's Animal Kingdom - Discovery Island
When: Most Times
Additional Examples:

Who: Stitch
Where: Disney's Hollywood Studios - Hollywood and Sunset Boulevards
When: Most times
Comment: No Disney's PhotoPass photo would be complete without an unannounced visit from your favorite alien.
Additional Examples:

Who: Stitch
Where: Magic Kingdom - Main Street, USA
Epcot
Disney's Hollywood Studios - Between 2-3pm only (along with the experimental magic shots below)
When: Most times
Comment: Stitch sitting on a park bench beside you, enjoying some ice cream.
Additional Examples:

Who: Mickey, Minnie and Goofy (Soarin')
Where: Epcot - between the Fountain of Nation stage and World Showcase Plaza
When: Most times
Comment: Duck! (no, not Donald) when this trio manages to extend their Soarin' adventure beyond the confines of the attraction and over your head.
Additional Examples:

Who: Mickey Mouse
Where: Disney's Hollywood Studios
When: Between 2-3pm
Comment: Say "Hiya pal!" and wave along with Mickey in this experimental magic shot. Ask a Disney's PhotoPass photographer for availability.
Additional Examples:

Who: Minnie Mouse
Where: Disney's Hollywood Studios
When: Between 2-3pm
Comment: A smitten Minnie Mouse gazes at you adoringly in this experimental magic shot. Ask a Disney's PhotoPass photographer for availability.
Additional Examples:

Who: Lilo
Where: Disney's Hollywood Studios
When: Between 2-3pm
Comment: It's a case of art imitating life as Lilo joins the ranks of a Disney's PhotoPass photographer in this experimental magic shot. Ask a Disney's PhotoPass photographer for availability.

Who: Darth Vader
Where: Not currently available
When: Not currently available
Comment: Similar to the Captain Hook photo, this one has you crossing light sabers with Darth Vader. Look for the Photopass photographer with the toy light saber by Tatooine Traders between sessions of the Jedi Academy Training.
This magic shot has been suspended, reportedly due indefinitely to licensing issues.


What: Celebration Balloons
Where: This magic shot is available in all four parks by Disney's PhotoPass photographers who are trained on it. The shot may not contain the park icon in its background however.
When: Most Times
Additional Examples:

What: Fairy Wings
Where: Magic Kingdom - Pixie Hollow
When: Only when there are less than three fairies to meet with
Comments: This amazing magic shot made its debut at Tinker Bell's garden at Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival.
Additional Examples:

 

[BabyEeyore]

Congrats on getting the flights booked! So glad that you got a good deal! My dad is flying Airtran, too, when he flies out in March.

 

[hollisterluva92]

Congrats on getting the flights booked! So glad that you got a good deal! My dad is flying Airtran, too, when he flies out in March.

Thanks! Awesome I thought it was an amazing deal! I am sooo worn out right now though...I just got back from babysitting 3 kids ages 6, 3, and 8 months. The 8 month old is teething and she was tired and she cried for an hour.......but it's all good...I got paid Keep reading!

 

[micandminforever]

I love your list of Photopass stuff, I may have to copy it. Congratulations on the being able to get you fight.

 

[hollisterluva92]

Thanks! I'm still updating! So please, sub!

 

[hollisterluva92]

My list of characters for my autograph book! I'm making my autograph book on shutterfly!

Abundant
Aladdin
Alice
Aurora
Belle
Buzz Lightyear
Chip and Dale
Daisy Duck
Donald Duck
Goofy
Jasmine
Lilo
Mickey Mouse
Minnie Mouse
Pluto
Snow White
Stitch
Tigger
Winnie the Pooh
Woody

Common
Anastasia Tremaine
Ariel
Baloo
Blue Jungle Fury Ranger
Carl
Cinderella
Drizella Tremaine
Dug
Eeyore
Flik
Green RPM Ranger
Jessie
Jiminy Cricket
King Louie
Lady Tremaine
Lightning McQueen
Marie
Mary Poppins
Mater
Mike
Mulan
Peter Pan
Pink Mystic Force Ranger
Pocahontas
Prince Caspian
Prince Naveen
Rafiki
Red Space Patrol Delta Ranger
Russell
Sulley
Tiana
Tinker Bell
Yellow Operation Overdrive Ranger

Regular
Annie
Beast
Br'er Bear
Br'er Rabbit
Fairy Godmother
Fawn
Frozone
Goliath
Governor Ratcliffe
Green Army Man
Handy Manny
Iridessa
Jojo
June
Leo
Meeko
Miss Bunny
Mr. Incredible
Mrs. Incredible
Pinocchio
Quincy
Rosetta
Silvermist
Terrence
Thumper
Timon
White Rabbit