That is gorgeous - but you're right in going for comfort, especially in a swimsuit!
Thank you for the reassurance! I still cry when I think about how good it looked on me!
From what I've read on the Touring Plans app it's almost impossible to do both now. In fact apparently on some nights you can actually hear/see the Star Wars fireworks while Fantasmic is happening and apparently it is really distracting.
I'm still waiting for SW to extend into November as the one night I had free in October it's not one - and I cant change plans as the other two nights are
MNSSHP and Club Villain!
Yeah, that's what I keep reading, too. I think I've decided which one I'm going to do, though. That will be addressed in a future update!
You're officially a saint managing that large a group now!
I hope I'm stockpiling mad Disney karma/magic for my efforts!
Sounds familiar. After three mother/daughter trips (non-Disney) I can't say I'm rushing to do it again...
Yeah, I have a feeling this will be a one-time-thing only...
All those bathing suits are adorable and I love #3-fingers crossed for you it fits without showing lady bits lol! And fyi, the 3 things I hate shopping for are jeans, bras, and bathing suits
Serious, those are the WORST things to shop for! Well, for me, also dresses. Because I carry so much of my weight in my belly, I can't ever find dresses that don't make me look like I'm 9-months pregnant. It's terrible!
Glad you'll be able to see the SW fireworks! We didn't specifically go to HS to see them but were walking around WS one night last month and could see them pretty much perfectly! I'm not a SW fan, loved the previous SW show so I'm sad they changed it and it's mostly projections but the actual fireworks still make it worth seeing.
I'm a huge SW fan, so seeing them from in front of the Chinese theater, as they're meant to be viewed, is a big deal for me. I'm so bummed that I'm going to have to choose between them an Fantasmic! I looked at my plans, and I just don't see any way to add a second evening at HS so that I can catch both. SIGH!
And now you and I wait for ROL.....
We surely do! And wait... and wait.... and wait...
Have you ever looked at Torrid for swimsuits? They're expensive but seem to be decent quality with super supportive bras built in.
Yeah, the expensive part is the problem. If I keep losing weight like I am, I'm probably going to need another new swimsuit and new clothes in a year or so. For that reason, I'm extremely resistant to buying anything expensive right now while I'm in the middle of my weight-loss journey. Once I'm close to where I need to be, then I'll start investing more in clothing items, but until this, I'm trying to go cheap! (However, I also know that you get what you pay for, especially with swimwear, so I'm pretty much screwed!)
Congratulations on your weight loss, that is so amazing and I know I don't know you but I'm SO proud of you! I really need to lose a LOT of weight and was wondering if you're following a specific plan (book, website?) and if you are would you mind sharing? I've looked in to Whole 30, 21 Day Fix, Paleo, but nothing feels right to me and I get so frustrated just trying to start that I never actually get going. I'd love any more specific advice you're willing to give although I don't think I could eat nothing but eggs for a whole week!
I started out following the Atkins plan, but even that was too high-maintenance for me. I struggle to stay on anything that is too specific and forces me to track and count and blah blah blah. So now basically I just avoid carby foods. I know what I can and can't eat, and I just avoid the things I can't and fill up on the things I can. I eat a lot of meat and cheese, and some veggies but only ones that aren't terribly carby. And my silly egg-fast once a month. LOL. That's really it!
Keep it up, you're doing great!
Thank you very much!!!
OMG i love that first suit, i want it!
Here you go, girl! I hope you can wear it with less pain and suffering than I did!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01G00TQOE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Your upcoming trips (all of them seem fab!) Enjoy this Solo trip but i think the big fam trip you can fit in solo time here and there and since you have your own room that will give you at least night time to unwind and escape.
You couldn't pay me to share a room with anybody during that trip, haha. Maybe I can escape for some late-night solo time, since I'm the only one of the group used to only sleeping a couple hours a night at Disney!
As for the trip with your mom just make sure her expectations are set, and i am sure you will end up being a great time, but i know what you mean in terms of it people making things all about them and high maintenance, i have a few of those in my life
I think we all have those in our lives, honestly... I'm just the only one dumb enough to vacation with them, haha.
I am going through vacation hiatus right now too and it is so hard, I am hoping to fit in a quick trip to Nashville after thanksgiving, and maybe a trip to Maine in the spring, (my dad owns a place up there so its prety cost effective), but no WDW or DL or south bound trips for a while. Even with my dad in Florida i am freak out by Zika and want to have another kid so I decided to put a hold on for a bit...Hoping soon they have a handle on the situation....
Vacation hiatuses are the WORST!!! Mine is over a year away, and I'm already dreading it!
It's pretty much impossible now. However, schedules can change. For the latest info on the SW show, follow this thread, particularly the first page. Feel free to ask questions yulilin is awesome and knows everything
She might be able to tell you of a spot to see it somewhat that doesn't require waiting. The new show isn't very visible except from very specific areas of the park. I think the GMR courtyard, or right in front of it, doesn't fill up fast and has an interesting view of the show. You may really have to hoof it over though or be sure to sit near the F! exit.
http://www.disboards.com/threads/of...ireworks-dessert-party-launch-bay-jt.3439569/
Woot, thank you for the link to that thread! Definitely following it now!
Such cute bathing suits. Good luck. I hate buying new swimsuits. Must be such an awesome feeling to have clothes that are too big. Your trip is getting closer. Looking forward to hear about F&W. We will be going next year for the first time.
It is a good feeling, but it's also frustrating. Since I'm only about halfway through my weightloss journey, I don't want to spend a ton of money on stuff I'm just going to have to replace again when I lose more weight. So I'm being extremely frugal in what I do purchase!
I don't know why Disney is overlapping those two shows. HS is lame enough without them messing up the only good stuff they have going for them. During our trip, Oct 1st to 5th, they will only be showing the SW fireworks on two of our nights. And we have Narcoossee's booked for one of the two, so we only have arrival night to catch this show. It really stinks for them to schedule it like this, especially since I now have to give up a fp for Frozen Ever After, or whatever it is called.
Yes, the scheduling is so so so dumb!
We have a Yak & Yeti dinner reservation all set to go in hopes of catching ROL.
I would just be happy with some news about RoL at this point! It's like Disney has gone completely silent about the entire project!
It looks like you just need to plan your trip to meet your mom's expectations and you will be fine.
I will... to a certain extent. If she were footing the bill for everything, I would be quite happy to tailor the entire trip to her needs. However, I'm paying for half of it, therefore I feel very strongly that I should be getting at least half of what I want from the trip! You know?
Too bad it hurt your neck, it's way cute!
I know, right?! It am still so bummed over that!
Oh I like that one also! I hope it works for you. the second choice wasn't my fav, it looked a little more "mature" if you KWIM
I didn't mind it looking mature... Hell, I'm closer to 40 than 30 at this point it my life! I just need something that's affordable, and covers all the parts I need it to cover, lol!
Dang! I'd be stressing hard if I had that many people going on one of my trips. You're gonna need that morning cocktail at the wave when that trips over!
You got that right, girl. Probably two of them...
I asked my Mom if she'd ever be interested in doing a Disney trip just her and I once. She looked at me like I was wanting to take her to some third world country or something. I told her all about how she would love the GF and all the awesome restaurants (and bars) and she shut that down.
Oh well, her loss!
Hahaha. That's how my mom has been for years, too. SO finally I just gave up. Planned myself another solo trip. Imagine my surprise when out of the blue she goes "So we're still going to Disney together next year, right?" Wait, WHAT??? And so the re-planning for Fall 2017 began.
Crossing my fingers for suit #3! I hope your family and mother daughter trips have some very special memories to tide you through until your next solo trip. Unless of course the lottery plan comes through...
I was idly daydreaming about winning the lottery just today, funnily enough. Such daydreams happen often...
Supposedly, people were running over in large groups from F! to the fireworks. They were concerned that it was a safety issue, and I guess had actually had some safety issues, ie tripping, falling. So, they moved them closer together in the hopes that people would pick one or the other. This is what someone who is very familiar with DHS and knows CMs was told. I don't know. I think people should have options though.
I would think the more logical solution to this would be to move the two shows further apart (to give people ample time to make it from one to the other), not overlapping them! So silly!
Love the swimsuit options, though it totally stinks that none of them have worked out yet. I hate swimsuit shopping - it just seems like everything is awful
But I'm also somewhat picky about my swimsuits, so that doesn't help.
I'm being super picky, that's part of my problem. I have a whole list of criteria I demand in a swim suit, and I want it for under $50 bucks. It's not easy!
Ooh, I was thinking that's what it was like when we were there and we made it, but that actually is not true. In May, Fantasmic was at 9 and SW Fireworks were at 9:45. We sat in the back right of the theater and were able to get out and find a decent spot, but I don't think it's possible if they've shifted it 15 extra minutes
Don't they know people want to see both?
Yeah, instead of 45 minutes between the start of each, now there's only 15 minutes. Definitely have to choose one or the other now, I think!
So cool! I loved Atlanta when we took a short trip there. World of Coke is super fun, they have the Margaret Mitchell House, and we could have spent a more time at the aquarium
Sadly unless something changes I probably will be in a totally different place by then, otherwise I'd suggest we meet for lunch or something. We went to Mary Mac's for lunch I think, and really enjoyed it. It was lots of good Southern food, which I always like!
Yeah, I've been to Atlanta several times, but just not recently. I've been trying to get to the Aquarium since it opened back in 2004-ish, and it's just kept not happening. So I'm going make that my one little bucket list travel item for 2018, since it's something I can do relatively cheaply!
I need to catch up here - hopefully I'll have some time this afternoon since my TR has been sadly neglected with work starting back up after the summer.
No need to explain to me, girl. I sorely neglect my DIS duties these days!
can I join you? I can split the cost? (joke)
Sorry bro, it's already paid in full! LOL
Ugh swimsuit shopping is the worst. I haven't bought a swimsuit in like 10 years because finding one that fits and is supportive and is comfortable and looks nice is pretty much impossible. Good luck - I hope #3 (or 4 or 5 or 6) works out for you!
It's the WORST! But I do have good news about it all coming in my next update (hopefully tomorrow)!
Your future trip plans keep going crazy! More people for the Princess trip ... I'm really amazed that you haven't just given up on that one yet.
Some little part of me has. It's definitely harder to look forward to now, since I know how difficult it's going to be managing so many people. Now I'm just gonna show up and get through it, run/walk my 5K, and go home. Sad that I have to approach it that way, though!
Travelling with your mom should be fun, even if it's a little different than what you're used to. You're the master of planning, so I'm sure you can find a way to make everything work perfectly!
I sure hope you're right!
Ugh, smiwsuit shopping. I think most women can relate. I don't even remember the last time I bought a swimsuit. I did go into a store last year on a whim and it was a total disaster. But hey, at least you have a very good reason for swimsuit shopping now. You have great taste. Shame the first one didn't work out. The third one is super cute so I hope that one works out for you.
Thank you! I did finally settle on one, but I'll go into that more in the next update!
You are handling this quite well I have to say. I'd go crazy. Don't know how you do it
Now I see. Hopefully you'll get some solo time too
I hope so, even just an hour or two in the evening or poolside. I might have to just slip off without telling anybody sometimes!
Good luck! And I mean that with the utmost sincerity
Thanks, I'm gonna need it!!!
I thought all of them were super cute! But having JUST gone through this myself, I feel your pain. Took me 2 hours in JC Penney's last month to find something that covered the Girls, made me look.... less fat, and in colors that were fun. GAH! I hate that whole drama.
I gave up on looking less fat or fun colors. I just want something affordable that covers the things it should cover and supports the things it should support! Is really is so much to ask, apparently!
I totally get it about M/D trips. Mine would be the same way, not really for selfish behaviors, but for health/mobility issues. It was be just so, SO hard to not become a crankypants myself if I took her.
Having health/mobility issues myself, those actually I have ZERO problems working around. Hers is just preferences, and and inability to understand that when you're at Disney, you're on Disney time and your normal at-home routines don't apply. If it were up to her, we would sleep late everyday we're there, take a long break every afternoon, then go back to the room after an early dinner every night because she "needs at least 3 hours or so back in the room to unwind before sleeping." So basically, like 2 hours in the park each day. Sorry, I'm not paying for half of this trip just to sit around in the hotel room! NOPE. I told her it's 4 days, suck it up! She gets one of the above three, so we're going with the afternoon break. My hope is she'll be so wore out by the time we get back to the room, she'll defy her own expectations and fall asleep quickly!
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you are doing so amazing at losing weight! So proud of you! Good luck on the swimsuits! The ones you posted are ADORABLE and i love them.
Thank you so much, Mo! I'll have a swimsuit update in my next post here!
Well now i can't wait until next year! DIS MEET!!!
YAAAAY! I'm so excited! I know we only overlap by a couple days, so we'll definitely have to figure out a way/time to meet up, even if it's just for a quick hug and a picture!
Emerging from lurkdom
to say that YES, it can be right. A couple of weeks ago I was watching Fantasmic (chills, tears, goosebumps) and suddenly there was a big BOOM behind me partway through the show - Star Wars fireworks had started. I 100% don't understand the thought behind that scheduling - I don't remember exactly what the timing of things was, but they were definitely happening at the same-ish time. Just...why?
Why indeed! I don't get it either, it seems so rude to schedule them overlapping like that!
Other things: congrats on the weight loss (truly inspiring!) and I too will be at Princess weekend! You'll love the 5K. Such a blast!
Yaaaay, maybe we'll see each other! I don't exactly blend in with people, haha! If you spot me, do say hello, please!
EDIT: Also, I love your kitties.
I love them too!
You go girl! You are just doing an amazing job with this!
Thank you!!
Showed this to my DD(17 tomorrow!) and she laughed. Her words, not mine, "mom, I now do not think you are the most obsessive person about Disney" She points at your chart and say's "That would be this lady!"
Accurate! LOL
Question for you. Have you ever lost this much weight before? Only asking because if not, your body changes A TON when you do. Stuff you had "a cast iron stomach" for before, you may not any longer. Just be prepared. To lose that much weight, you are making huge changes in your eating habits. Your body get's used to that! If you go all out eating all those lovely yummy meals and snacks that are so obviously NOT what you have been doing this past 9 months, it could put a crack in your cast iron! Always better to have stuff and not need it, than to need it and not have it. I would take medications to calm the stomach (tums, prilosec, prevacid) as well as to help the digestive system (gas-x, ex-lax, pepto)
I always take Gas-X with me, since that's the worst trouble I ever have. I think I've had heartburn three times in my entire life. And I've not been 100% a good girl the last 8.5 months... I've had my occasional cheat day, and I always pay attention to my body's reactions that day and the next. Mostly, I just get super sleepy! Carb coma! But I'm hoping I can actually make that work in my favor... I normally only sleep a couple hours each night at Disney because I struggle so much with sleeping at night anyhow, but especially when I'm anywhere but my own bed. My hope is that the carb coma will overrule that problem, and help me sleep at night! Fingers crossed!
Maybe for you! I'm not even a little bit crafty at all! I'm super jealous of people who are... It's just terribly tedious to me!
Important thing is to not cut the straps off until you have them fitting correctly. I didn't have anyone to help me, so I just safety pinned them at first to try it on and make sure I was making the ties in to the right length of strap, then once I had it where I felt it would hold me up good, I sewed them by hand exactly on the existing seams stitches and then did both stitch lines, then tried it on 1 more time before I cut the straps off.
OH MY GOD. Where were you before I sent the dumb this back?! Not that I would have thought to do this on my own in a million years (see above about not being at all crafty). But my grandmother sews, and she might could have done this. Dang it!
This is sooooo close to when I will be there next year. Right now our target dats are september 1st-Sept 10th.
Yaaay, how exciting! I'm just praying it doesn't rain like crazy like it did when I went in September 2014!
Quality time with the Momma! Woot. Although, I must say... I think I would probably be 6 feet under when I got home from a trip with my mom. Love her to death, but man do we clash!
Yeah, same here. Kinda glad it's only a 4-night trip!
I'm just back from our 2 weeks at Disney and can confirm that the Star Wars fireworks and Fantasmic occur at the same time so we had to do 2 different days
There was only 15 minutes between them and the fireworks were a real distraction during Fantasmic!!
SO ANNOYING! I hate that I have to choose one or the other! Booooo!
Congrats on still losing weight, I lost 5lbs before I went and only gained 2lbs so I'm very happy
That's totally a success! Congrats!
I'm so sad this one didn't work for you because it's ADORABLE!
I am sad about it, too! It looked AMAZING on me, and was so slimming!
Yay for mother/daughter trips, but SUPER YAY for mother/daughter Disney trips!
Yes, at least I'll be at Disney!!
SO just an FYI we did Fantasmic! with SW fireworks with the half hour in between. No problem. We did leave slightly before the boats at the end finished going around, but we were all ok with that.
Unfortunately, now it's only 15 minutes in-between. CRAZY!
UGH!!! Don't even get me started on swimsuit shopping! I'm going to have to get a new one for next year and I'm already dreading it. The fact that my top is a different size than my bottom doesn't help matters.
I have this problem, too!!!
That first one is super cute. Bummer it didn't fit right
Hope you've had better luck since then.
Wasn't that first one ADORBS?! I'm just grieving for the loss of it. It looks SO GOOD on me!
I'm a little jealous of this! I may have to come crash! lol
Do it, I would love it! I don't have a lot of pool time scheduled, but you're more than welcome to join me for it!
Your mom & me trip sounds like fun. That would never happen for me but I'm okay with that. I'd rather be there with people that are enjoying themselves anyway.
Yeah, that's kinda why I stopped asking her to go on a Disney trip with me, because every time we talked about it, she just didn't seem like she would enjoy it. So I totally ditched the idea and stopped mentioning it, and proceeded with planning myself another solo trip. So imagine my surprise when a week or two ago, she's just like "So we're still going to Disney together next year, right?" Awww, crap. LOL.
Ok I was going to multi quote but I always get interrupted, so I just wanted to say YAY you are here! Even though I'm late! I absolutely love your reports and I can't wait to read about it.
OMG YAY! I've missed you! I'm so glad you're here!
Ok I'm caught up! Sleepy, but caught up.
Billie - I am so super proud of how well you have done with your healthier lifestyle!!! So happy to read that.
Thank you very very much!
I'm going to try to read along with this report!
Luckily for you, there's not much more pre-trip left to go... I leave for Disney in just 35 days! Woo!
October 20-28, 2016
I still need to finish unpacking from the last trip!
