McMonsters..........Kelly

Thats a thought Judy!  I'll have to see if he's up to it.  We will be there a week before he arrives.

Edit: Just checked on how this works, they no longer allow you to sign up.  They pick someone randomly.

http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/patriotic-disney/veterans-can-participate-in-disneys-magic-kingdom-flag-retreat/

http://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/patriotic-disney/veterans-can-participate-in-disneys-magic-kingdom-flag-retreat/

As some of you know, my husband is currently deployed and wasn't expected to be back for Christmas.  Me being the awesome mom that I am decided to book a trip for Christmas at the Fort to help us get through the holidays without Daddy.  We found out recently that my husband "may" be back!  I am still going to Disney because it can always fall through but we are planning on him coming into Florida mid trip.  I don't want to tell the girls and plans change, that would crush our oldest.  So I need to figure out how to surprise them.  He'll be renting a car with his team and getting dropped off at Disney.  I'm thinking small, we don't like too much fuss but I want it to be special for her.  The girls are almost 4 and 2 if that helps.  I tried talking to Disney and they weren't much help, I was told to check out Disney Florist.....either I didn't explain myself well enough or the lady was an idiot.  I have no idea when he will arrive until we get closer to the date so I need you help to brainstorm for different scenarios.  It can be anywhere on Disney property.

We stayed in 1311 this past trip.  While it is on a "corner"  and has some privacy and yard space, the backing in was a nightmare!  90 degree angle on the left inside of the loop.  I can't imagine a big rig trying to maneuver, especially if the site across the way is occupied.

Would it be to much to do it the weekend after Memorial day considering the Townsend GG is so close in time and space......maybe we could get some overflow?  Thoughts?

I'm interested unless it's in the mountains.  I don't do mountains in the moho.

Yeah me either, there are just some steps I'm not willing to take just yet!  The mountains scare me when hubs is driving, I'm not sure I'm ready for that solo!

http://www.rutledgelake.com/

Anyone ever been here?  I'm leaning heavily towards this place!  Looks like everything we could ask for!

THe kids around here get out of school anywhere between the last week of May and the second week of June.  I'm thinking the weekend of June 21st so that our little fiends can make it.

I'm thinking during the beginning of summer but not when it is super hot or crazy.  If we do summer we could always do it closer to the mountains.  With so much going on between now and then I want it to be easier on everyone for financial reasons.

We got the ones at the gift store onsite that wrap around the band.  We also made a game out of searching for the Croc style ones in the park that lost their owners.  There were a lot on the ground around the waiting areas:)

So we're itching to get together again soon and with the Carolinas being somewhat centrally located we are looking for input.  I'd like to find a place for everyone, tenters included. Any suggestions for a good time for everyone or ideas on great places?  Who's in?

We'll be around 9-20th, would love seeing some fiends!

My girls are still talking about you all!  Between the fiends and Disney I think I have set myself up for failure , nothing is going to come close to the fun we had!

I couldn't have asked for a better way to spend Halloween ! The fiends have made this such a special time for us! The girls are going to have such high expectations for all our future trips....

Update. I went to guest relations at the gate when we arrived and the let me put our old tickets towards the APs. Easy peasy!

I hope all these changes are able to help those who truly need the assistance.  Thanks for sharing your observations, I had been wondering about that.

We'll be there soon, the girls can entertain here:)

I live in the coastal NC area and we have mild winters as well.  I'm leaning towards the air compressor and pink goo in the traps for us.  I'm looking at getting away as much as possible during the winter months and don't want the hassle of flushing everything so often.

Well well what is going to happen next.  Yesterday had to install a new kitchen faucet, we ran into a snag trying to fix the old one.  Today while eating an egg on toast I lost a cap or should I say didn't lose it cause I know where it is...I swallowed it.  I am afraid to see what else is coming my way since things seem to come in 3's.

On the bright side, at least you were home when they both happened.  Just getting all out of the way before you head down!

When I was dealing with Disney pre travel agent, I had the same issue.  I had to raise double hockey sticks to get it fixed.  Mine was done over the phone and the CM made the mistake, not me on the computer which may cause you some pain. Get a TA, you won't regret it

I'm going to get the military annual passes tomorrow before we leave and keep the others for a later date, Thanks for all your help!

That is wonderful!!! I wish I could do that!  I'm having a heck of a time just pulling off the manufactures decals.

I do steel cut oatmeal add a little salt, chopped apples, raisins, brown sugar and cinnamon.  Not a casserole but its yummy, warm and smells awesome!

a little bird tells me that is all goes well and nothing comes up to ruin it, Kathy might just be serving coffee at the fort during the GG, that IF nothing comes up.

AWESOMENESS!

I too prefer the Beast to pretty boy, Thanks for doing a great job at bringing us along on your adventure!

HOLY AWESOMENESS!!! I seriously got goosebumps when I read this!!! I'm so envious but very glad one of our fiends gets such special treatment!