Episode 8: DisVACAney!

PLANNING A WDW VACATION!

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Initial planning

-Buy a vacation planning book

-Do your research and create a budget

-Select your dates (hardest part)

-Select any Dining Reservations

-Transportation arrangements

-take your time off of work

Down the road (6 months to go)

-Do your research (listen to podcasts, books etc)

-Make your dining reservation (180 days out)

-If you don't get them; check on them everyday

-Bringing family members create a FB group.

-Make arrangements for your home (mail, pets, checking in, etc.)

-Make a schedule/ itinerary for the days you are spending there as well as for traveling

-Rides/shows you really want to see (top 3 for both)

-Revisit Your Budget. (include money for souvenirs)

make sure you have vacation days set at work

Almost there (3 months to go Where I am now)

-Confirm reservations (hotel, dining, flights, etc.)

-Confirm people taking care of the home front.

-Revisit Itinerary

-Call and ask any questions (accessibility, Magic bands, fast passes)

-Make sure everyone going, with you, is on the same page. 

-Go shopping for clothes start packing

-If you are making t-shirts or in my case shoes now is the time

-Plan food, car activities

-Create your 10 day out checklist

Stressing (less than 10 days)

-Confirm everything again (hotel, dining, tickets, etc., pets)

go over Itinerary

-Pack your bag (create checklist)

-Get home ready (throw out things that spoil, unplug electronics, etc.)

-Traveling arrangements in order (cars oil change, trans. to airport, etc.)

-Food for car ride

-activities, movies

-Finalize your itinerary

-Electronics charged and ready

"Well Let's Go Kick Some Honeybuns"

The Best of Disney

I have been sitting here watching Disney classics on ABC family all day.  I finally decided to write a review on one them.  So I chose Mulan.  Definetely in my top ten Disney Animated films. This movie has all the elements that makes a disney movie a classic. The story resonates with audiences as being a true testiment to courage and bravery.  As wells as breaking the mold for the role of the female character. The music while being catchy is also meaningful to anyone who watches it. Although Mulan is not the first "Disney Princesses" to break the mold (Ariel is in my opinion) she is the first Disney Princess in which her film does not focus on the relationship between her and Shang but that of her bringing honor to her family and saving her father.  

How the film impacted my life. 

I can remember when I first saw this film.  In 1998 when I was 11 (almost not cool to be seeing disney movies anymore)  it was just my mom and little sister who went to see it.  We all watched in aw as the new Disney Classic was unfolding right in front of our eyes.  All three of right away loved the film.  I believe right after seeing the movie we went to buy the CD from target.  It was a girls night for all of us and we loved it.  I really like the idea of Disney princesses being idols for young girls but Mulan may be the best Idol for young girls.  The courage, bravery and intelligence is so unlike any other Disney character. I think we should be teaching young girls this very idea!  

     After going to video, this movie became an instant classic at slumber parties.  I can remember quoting and singing all of the songs from Mulan.  This went on well into high school.  A movie we brought along with us to band camp (not to get all nerdy on you)  

Facts You May Not Know

1.Mulan was made to smooth relations  between Disney and the Chinese Governement (to learn more see the Disney Wikia) 

2. In Chinese Ping mean Pot and Fa means Flowers, so Mulans knew name is flowerpot, in China the means an "effeminate man"

3. Chi Fu translates as "to bully"

4. Lea Salonga is the singing voice for both Mulan and Jasmine from Aladdin

5. In Lilo and Stich Nani has a Mulan movie poster in her bedroom!

My Favorites!

Character: Mulan herself 

 Although not an actual Princess (by blood or by marriage) She is still a Disney Princess for very good reasons!  Mulan means magnolia blossem.

Song: Make a man out of you

Scene: Mushu "Your worst nightmare"

disTWEETSney!

Week in Review!

You can enjoy all of my twitter posts right here on the blog!

Here is a recap of my tweets for this week! Remember the disCHARney of the week is Snow White, the fairest of them all!

Monday:
DisPICney: Notice Snow which was a hint for the DisCHARney!  Keep a look out for the clues.

DisSONGney: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UivFgqRi7QQ
DisHISTney: http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/feb24.html
DisNEWSney: http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/02/disney-festival-of-fantasy-parade-debuts-march-9-at-magic-kingdom-park/
http://m.wesh.com/disney-announces-debut-of-the-festival-of-fantasy-parade-to-be-march-9/24639862
http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/festival-of-fantasy-parade/news/24feb2014-disney-festival-of-fantasy-parade-gets-an-official-opening-date.htm

Tuesday
DisPICney:

DisSONGney:https://twitter.com/dislizney/status/438363364381585408
DisHISTney: http://news.moviefone.com/2013/02/07/snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs-trivia/
DisNEWSney: http://www.wesh.com/update-fantasylands-seven-dwarfs-mine-train-to-debut-this-spring/24645422

Wednesday
DisPICney:

DisSONGney: not an actual song today Lyrics from a song not used in the film but made for the film. http://www.sweetslyrics.com/602863.Snow%20White%20and%20the%20Seven%20Dwarfs%20movie%20-%20You're%20Never%20Too%20Old%20to%20Be%20Young.html
DisHISTney:Norman Ferguson Disney Animator known for The Witch in Snow White.  Can you name other characters he is known for (disCHARney hint!)
http://disney.wikia.com/wiki/Norman_Ferguson
DisNEWSney: Continuation of yesterday's news story but this is a video. Enjoy! http://wdwnt.com/2014/02/video-lengthy-on-ride-video-of-seven-dwarfs-mine-train-new-attraction-details/

Episode 6: DisPASTney

Episode 6 is here!

Only one week later then the last episode.  I am on a roll!

This episode is about my PAST with disney.  

Please enjoy disSHOWney!

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Look forward to daily disLIZney magic on Twitter!

disPICney

disSONGney

disHISTney

disNEWney

*note Pay close attention there will be a clue in one of the dailies for the weekly disCHARney

On Facebook you will be seeing a disLIZney weekly highlight

disCHARney

disRIDEney

disCLIPney

and much much more disFUNney to follow!

Tweet Tweet!

Hey everyone,  I just want to let all of you know that I just got Twitter and Pinterest tonight.

First Official Tweet!

	disLIZney (@disLIZney)
2/18/14, 9:44 PM Hey Twitter community! This is my first Tweet!

First Official Pin! My new Logo!

Still working on a facebook page which should come soon enough!!

56 Days!

So I have done some major planning today.

I not only have restaurant reservations from before now I have a day by day, hour by hour plan.  This in no means that the plan will be stuck to but hey a girl can dream.  The following is what our 7 day plan looks like.  Complete with restaurant reservations. (I am sure I will have to change the plan multiple times before it is complete) Click on the link to look at the itinerary

Please let me know in the comments if you have any suggestions. (i.e. rides I don't have on my list, or places to eat)

Arrival

Anniversary in the Kingdom

Animals

Illuminations

A Whole New World

Hollywood!

Note: some rides are repeated, this is in case we don't get to the ride the day before!

Planning a Magical Vacation

I have been doing major magical planning all week long (even at work  

).  From dining in the park to an hour by hour itinerary.  It is safe to say it is almost completely planned for; except a few things they we need to wait on.   

Word of advice do not wait to make dining reservations as you will not get your first pick.  Most guide books suggest 180 days prior to vacation.  Don't make the same mistake I did and think that is too early.  It is never too early, you can always change it later.  Also, use the mydisneyexperience website right off the waltdisneyworld.com website to book reservations.  

I might even suggest using a site like touringplan.com or onceuponatimetravelers@yahoo.com (travel agents) to help you with your plans if you are like me and can't alway think that far in advance.  All of these including the new mydisneyexperience are excellent tools that will help bring your vacation from fantastic to fantasmic!!

So far we have changed our current reservation to include a table service meal per day and one quick service meal per day.  We looked at the math and we think the meal plan will pretty much pay for itself.  So, this is what I would have to say to anyone who thinks they might have a lot of sit down meals (Which we tend to do a lot), just go ahead and pay the extra money chances are you will end up paying more then it is worth anyway!  

Alright as far as packing goes this is what I do; last year I bought an iPhone app called Packing Pro.  It is an excellent app that allows you to customize your packing list, as well as has a default list of essentials that you might need on any trip.  Best part of this app is it will save your information for the next time you plan on using it.  I have tons of packing tips and ideas (most I found on pinterest) let me know if you want me to tell you about any of them!

Next item of business...I FOUND MY LEAVE A LEGACY INFORMATION PACKET! There are two locations but they are right next each other.  

Here are the tile locators address,

     - East 6-F-21-8-12

     - East 6-F-21-8-11

If I remember correctly we had a little trouble finding them at first even with knowing what they are suppose to look like.  I am sure if you look you can a cast member for help and I believe I did show you the picture of them so you should be able to find them.  

That is all I have right now, I will keep you update when the trip gets closer.  I am sure I will have plenty of updates to come.  We are 70 days out and counting.  We both need a vacation really bad right and absolutely can not wait to have a fun filled and somewhat relaxing vacation.

I will post a typical day in the parks real soon!

AS always have a Fantasmic week

102 DAYS TO GO TILL THE FANTASMIC MAGIC BEGINS!

If I am not obsessed with Disney enough I had a break down and made Walt Disney World reservations for my 1 year anniversary.  While I was doing this I had my honeymoon playing on DVD.  So I could go back and see all of my favorite Disney shows and get inspiration.  I am planning a 6 night 7 day trip.  We will be staying at the Disney's All Stars Movies resort. 

This trip will be starting over Labor Day Weekend which ironically is a very good week to go crowd wise, weather wise might be another story but I can say when we were there last year the same time  we did not run into any weather issues except hot and humid (bring sunscreen, if you are like me and extremely fair skinned, get the babies 70 proof sunscreen and apply throughout the day)

I have a vague idea of what parks we are going to be going to on certain days and what attractions we would like to see in those parks but as of right now no immediate plans.  

Definitely something we will be seeing!!!

I called Disney to make my reservation and I have to say they have customer service down to an art.  Every time I call I always get some one extremely enthusiastic and willing to go into detail about my trip and congratulate me on our stay down there.  (hint: to anyone making reservations to Walt Disney World or Disney in general, skip the web and go straight to the phone it is more personable and it creates even more magical memories. As, planning the trip is also part of the magic and memories) .  

I plan on sharing my planning experience here on the blog.  Feel free to ask any questions and possibly get insider tips.  If I don't know the answer I know where to find it.  

Start planning your magical experience today!
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/