Planning book...done!

Alison1975

Alison1975

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I have my planner all reorganized and ready to go..in fact I just put it in the Stow n Go part of my van to be sure I don't forget it..lol..318 hours and counting:

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The cards I made with park hours for whichever park we plan to be in, our ADR info and parade/show times. I keep this in my backpack once we are in Disney.
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TP info sheets:
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Pockets for each day.I throw all receipts in there at the end of the day so once we check out I can compare the charges.

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DME info, our mickey mail, our photopass + voucher and MNSSHP tickets.

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13 days and I am even more ready now!
 
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minnielaw

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Love this binder!! i am so gonna steal your idea and make my own. ;)

I just have my stuff in a paper folder and usually put my receipts in my PassPorter. However, this year we didn't buy the PassPorter since we know our way around and what we want to do.

Thanks for the idea! I have something Disney to work on this long weekend...woo hoo!
 
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Alison1975

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Yeah our first trip I had a passporter..I def don't need a Disney book anymore so this is my version..cost about $8 to make ( mostly because I'm a homeschooler and I had everything except the actual Tink binder)
 
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minnielaw

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The pockets for the receipts is a great idea and I love that you put the information pages in page protectors. I printed out the menus for all the restaurants where we have ADR's and even the CS where we think we may plan to eat. I could so put those in page protectors and put them in the binder too! Not sure I am ambitious enough to make the laminated cards with park info, ADR's, etc......but LOVE the creativity! I don't have a laminator either.

Do you take the binder to the parks or leave it in the room and just take the laminated cards?
 
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Alison1975

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minnielaw said:
The pockets for the receipts is a great idea and I love that you put the information pages in page protectors. I printed out the menus for all the restaurants where we have ADR's and even the CS where we think we may plan to eat. I could so put those in page protectors and put them in the binder too! Not sure I am ambitious enough to make the laminated cards with park info, ADR's, etc......but LOVE the creativity! I don't have a laminator either.

Do you take the binder to the parks or leave it in the room and just take the laminated cards?
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I did the menu thing last year.. never even looked at them once they were in the binder so I didnt bother this time. ..the binder stays in the room.. the laminated cards stay in my park backpack. I figure if they lose my ADR I have the numbers with me. I also love at the end of the trip they are a keepsake. I love my laminator..lol. use it all the time..but then again, I'm a crazy homeschooler so I need one!
 
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mousefreak

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Nice planner. My wife has put something together very similar. I like the cards with the ADR, parade times, etc.. This year, I have our trip planning spreadsheet with all this type of info on my smart phone. Although I don't want to be one of those people walking around looking at my phone all day. I want my eyes plastered on the castle, cupcakes and all the other Disney eye candy.
 
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Alison1975

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mousefreak said:
Nice planner. My wife has put something together very similar. I like the cards with the ADR, parade times, etc.. This year, I have our trip planning spreadsheet with all this type of info on my smart phone. Although I don't want to be one of those people walking around looking at my phone all day. I want my eyes plastered on the castle, cupcakes and all the other Disney eye candy.
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I have absolutely no info in my cell.. it's a smart phone but...lol.. I wont even be bringing it into the parks. The break from technology is nice for me!
 
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minnielaw

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Alison1975 said:
I did the menu thing last year.. never even looked at them once they were in the binder so I didnt bother this time. ..the binder stays in the room.. the laminated cards stay in my park backpack. I figure if they lose my ADR I have the numbers with me. I also love at the end of the trip they are a keepsake. I love my laminator..lol. use it all the time..but then again, I'm a crazy homeschooler so I need one!
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Yeah, I don't think I will look at the menus either...I pretty much have them memorized :D

I am kind of a school supply junkie...I love to buy school supplies for my boys and secretly wish I could carry a binder and pencil case with me all the time. I guess I kind of do since I always have a legal pad and a handful of pens, highlighters and Post-It Notes in my purse!

I bet you are an awesome home schooler! You are so creative and organized...two traits which you need to teach and keep track of all that paperwork, etc.

Maybe I can make my park info sheets and mail them to you to laminate for me, lol! Something to keep you busy these last few weeks! ;)
 
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Alison1975

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Yeah, I don't think I will look at the menus either...I pretty much have them memorized :D

I am kind of a school supply junkie...I love to buy school supplies for my boys and secretly wish I could carry a binder and pencil case with me all the time. I guess I kind of do since I always have a legal pad and a handful of pens, highlighters and Post-It Notes in my purse!

I bet you are an awesome home schooler! You are so creative and organized...two traits which you need to teach and keep track of all that paperwork, etc.

Maybe I can make my park info sheets and mail them to you to laminate for me, lol! Something to keep you busy these last few weeks! ;)
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LOL..I try to be ( google wayzley academy and u can see some of my stuff).. I am rather OCD and an organization junkie.
 
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minnielaw

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Alison1975 said:
I have absolutely no info in my cell.. it's a smart phone but...lol.. I wont even be bringing it into the parks. The break from technology is nice for me!
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Wow, that is truly fantastic! So sad that when I read that I nearly choked. I would love to try that but since my boys are older they will be spending some time alone and we need (always a relative term) the phones to communicate. I was planning to put my ADR's in my phone and take a pic of the parking section where our car is located. However, I am worried about losing battery during the day and what to do about charging.

WDW have any charging stations yet? I figure it's just a matter of time...
 
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Alison1975

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Wow, that is truly fantastic! So sad that when I read that I nearly choked. I would love to try that but since my boys are older they will be spending some time alone and we need (always a relative term) the phones to communicate. I was planning to put my ADR's in my phone and take a pic of the parking section where our car is located. However, I am worried about losing battery during the day and what to do about charging.

WDW have any charging stations yet? I figure it's just a matter of time...
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My husband, my mom and my oldest (18) wil have their phones so should we separate we will still be able to communicate. My oldest and my 10 year old have big plans to tour alone ( which makes my heart happy because until recently they pretty much ignored each other's existence). I just dont want anyone NOT on my vacation to bug me..lol
 
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minnielaw

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Alison1975 said:
My husband, my mom and my oldest (18) wil have their phones so should we separate we will still be able to communicate. My oldest and my 10 year old have big plans to tour alone ( which makes my heart happy because until recently they pretty much ignored each other's existence). I just dont want anyone NOT on my vacation to bug me..lol
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Ahhh...I feel your desire for peace and freedom from the outside world. I am a divorce attorney so unfortunately my clients get kind of p*ssed if they can't get to me at all times. I don't give them my cell number (well, not ALL of them!) but my secretary has to be able to contact me with emergency issues...you know, like "my ex is five minutes late for visitation exchange..how long do I have to wait?" or "the papers say I can't buy or sell anything until the divorce is final. I just bought a new car. Is that a problem?" UGH. I usually just don't answer the phone when it rings and then I listen to the voicemail at my convenience. Still, it stinks that we don't have the excuse that we are "on vacation" anymore....sometimes, well MOST of the time, technology is just too intrusive.

I am not a person that talks on my phone in public, AT ALL. I think it is so rude when people text or take calls when with others. I am NOT that person!! I keep my phone in my purse or pocket and only get it out when I can do so with disturbing others. My boys are not allowed to have technology at the dinner table and they are not (yet) plugged into an Ipod or Iphone 24-7. So...even though I "have" to take my phone with me...I promise you I will NOT be that obnoxious person next to you on a dark ride texting....or taking flash photos!

Alright, I gotta run take a shower and get to work....lots of disfunctional people (and some really sweet people too) needing my help, LOL!
 
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Alison1975

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minnielaw said:
Ahhh...I feel your desire for peace and freedom from the outside world. I am a divorce attorney so unfortunately my clients get kind of p*ssed if they can't get to me at all times. I don't give them my cell number (well, not ALL of them!) but my secretary has to be able to contact me with emergency issues...you know, like "my ex is five minutes late for visitation exchange..how long do I have to wait?" or "the papers say I can't buy or sell anything until the divorce is final. I just bought a new car. Is that a problem?" UGH. I usually just don't answer the phone when it rings and then I listen to the voicemail at my convenience. Still, it stinks that we don't have the excuse that we are "on vacation" anymore....sometimes, well MOST of the time, technology is just too intrusive.

I am not a person that talks on my phone in public, AT ALL. I think it is so rude when people text or take calls when with others. I am NOT that person!! I keep my phone in my purse or pocket and only get it out when I can do so with disturbing others. My boys are not allowed to have technology at the dinner table and they are not (yet) plugged into an Ipod or Iphone 24-7. So...even though I "have" to take my phone with me...I promise you I will NOT be that obnoxious person next to you on a dark ride texting....or taking flash photos!

Alright, I gotta run take a shower and get to work....lots of disfunctional people (and some really sweet people too) needing my help, LOL!
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yeah I can def understand that. I don't have such a job lol. My phone is crazy with nonsense 99% of the time and I def need a break from the special brand of crazy people in my life. It's been a very stressful 3 months..need a break. I am the same way..I never answer my phone in public..I actually rarely answer it..I hate talking on the phone. Only my oldest is plugged in ( he's 18) but never allowed at the table and such. for 18 days I dont have to talk, text or drive..oh or vacuum,cook or clean a toilet..bliss!
 
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loveformickey

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This binder is really cool! You come up with the neatest things. I have a similar binder like this although it is not disney themed. After seeing yours I think I might do the same thing as you. I hope you don't mind me stealing some of your ideas. It's great!
 
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Alison1975 said:
I have my planner all reorganized and ready to go..in fact I just put it in the Stow n Go part of my van to be sure I don't forget it..lol..318 hours and counting:

001-7.jpg


The cards I made with park hours for whichever park we plan to be in, our ADR info and parade/show times. I keep this in my backpack once we are in Disney.
002-2.jpg


TP info sheets:
003-3.jpg


Pockets for each day.I throw all receipts in there at the end of the day so once we check out I can compare the charges.

004-3.jpg


DME info, our mickey mail, our photopass + voucher and MNSSHP tickets.

005-1.jpg


13 days and I am even more ready now!
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I like being organized & I actually have a binder but, I'm not THAT organized!!! LOL!!!
 
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