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That paints a nice mental image! :)

We have very similar firsts for our next trip! We are staying at a deluxe for the first time, eating at BOG, Akershus and Ragland Road for the first time AND our first time being there for a special occasion - my 40th! Not going until December and we are already SUPER excited! :)

Planning my big birthday trip to Disney in December. Renting DVC points to stay at a resort that would be a step up from what we have done for past trips. BLT MK view seems to be unavailable, which is what I had my heart set on (been in love with the Contemporary and Poly since I was a kid!)...

I visited Glacier National Park over the summer - Grinnell Glacier Trail almost destroyed my knee :( , I have been working really hard to build it back up. Hope to run a half at the end of April - hopefully a Princess half eventually!

9 more years to wait for my youngest birthday girl weekend to be able to run it! :p

My DD wore her favorite Princess (Aurora) tshirt and her favorite pink skirt and princess flip flops. Lots of girls were dressed up, but she was perfectly happy. Then again, she was three, so I think how the others were dressed didn't even register. She was very proud of her tshirt...

No way I could do the pool with three kids, gives me a heart attack thinking about it (but we're not swimmers)! :eek: I took my two DDs to Disney alone Dec 2011. Youngest was 3. We did everything except the "big" rides. Of course, three is more difficult than two, but if your 7yo is a good...

The Princess Half falls very near my youngest DDs birthday, so for several years in a row, it has been completely out of the question. Can't wait to hear about the medal - I only run for swag! :p

I will ask my Canadian relatives if they are available there. Here, they are everywhere - pharmacies, grocery stores, retail stores (such as WalMart, Target, etc.) and obviously, the Disney retail store. They are usually mixed in with all the other gift cards.

AWESOME! Princess Half Marathon is on my bucket list. :) Looking forward to reading the rest!

A South American country would be logical. Brazil seems an obvious choice - distinct architecture and food, plus Disney could host carnival celebrations. Personally, I think Peru would be a better, though less obvious choice. I would LOVE Thailand (yum factor alone, but the beautiful Temples...

I have a separate savings account, divert money directly from my paycheck, so I never miss it. Also, when I go grocery shopping, when I think I am done, I pick $25 worth of stuff and put it back on the shelf - stuff I don't REALLY need - dessert, snacks, etc. and I buy a $25 Disney card. If I...

Went with my daughters in Dec. 2011 - probably the best ADR we made! We did Wishes two nights and was so much better to have the reserved table and we ate so much dessert we all thought we would be sick (in a good way). There was also a nice selection of fresh fruit. The desserts were...

Nice to meet ya'll too! And thanks! This board is FANTASTIC! I have been to Disney probably ten times but you guys have so much great stuff to share!

Thank you for the tip! Right now, looks like all DVC resorts have availability in Dec., just waiting for the school calendar to be published so I feel confident of our dates - I know DVC point rentals are non-refundable!

Wilderness Lodge is probably one of the few resorts I have never even walked around to look. From the way Disney regulars seem to adore it, I know it must be special. However, just looking at the pictures online, I "don't get it". What makes this the quintessential Disney resort? (Of course...

Thanks for the tip on renting DVC points! That is a serious possibility - seems like a great way to get a deluxe resort at a MUCH better rate!

We have done Cinderella's Royal Table twice before, so I agree it is great! But I love the idea of pairing it with the salon! The 12 year old would be way to cool for that :cool: but the 5 yo would love it! Funny, when I read a post to save the money and splurge on something else, I think, "oh...

We do mostly spend the majority of our time at the parks, so mostly just crash at the resort, excellent point! And a moderate probably would be a huge step up for us! As for a deluxe restaurant, I would love that, but not sure about the 5 year old. Her "restaurant manners" are mostly...

Have done packages through AAA a few times - the bonus with them is the free parking (and it is GREAT parking too!). But if it is a shorter trip without a rental car, I do separate!