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[wvasweetness]

So I've been thinking about this autograph book a little more... and I'm thinking that MAYBE the best way to go would be to make some sort of basic book (like a bunch of plain white tags on a ring or something??) to have the chracters sign... AND THEN use those tags to scrap an autograph book AFTER the trip. That way we could put pics of Wes with the character on the same page with the tag that the character signed... I dunno??

BUT then I'm thinking that's going to be pretty boring carrying around some plain white tags or plain white notecards for the chracters to sign - ya know? I mean, that's kinda chincy compared to what I had in mind. But the finished product would be pretty cool, I think. And then I could just scrap the characters that we met - NOT scrap an entire book of characters that we anticipate on meeting...

Ok, time for bed...

Oh, and I added the rain ponchos to the list - I NEVER would have thought of that!

[scrap2day]

Originally Posted by wvasweetness

So I've been thinking about this autograph book a little more... and I'm thinking that MAYBE the best way to go would be to make some sort of basic book (like a bunch of plain white tags on a ring or something??) to have the chracters sign... AND THEN use those tags to scrap an autograph book AFTER the trip. That way we could put pics of Wes with the character on the same page with the tag that the character signed... I dunno??

BUT then I'm thinking that's going to be pretty boring carrying around some plain white tags or plain white notecards for the chracters to sign - ya know? I mean, that's kinda chincy compared to what I had in mind. But the finished product would be pretty cool, I think. And then I could just scrap the characters that we met - NOT scrap an entire book of characters that we anticipate on meeting...

I like this idea. I know I would find it more exciting to have the kid/character pic with the autograph. And I like the idea of white cards on a ring.

[kscwgirl]

Originally Posted by wvasweetness

So I've been thinking about this autograph book a little more... and I'm thinking that MAYBE the best way to go would be to make some sort of basic book (like a bunch of plain white tags on a ring or something??) to have the chracters sign... AND THEN use those tags to scrap an autograph book AFTER the trip. That way we could put pics of Wes with the character on the same page with the tag that the character signed... I dunno??

BUT then I'm thinking that's going to be pretty boring carrying around some plain white tags or plain white notecards for the chracters to sign - ya know? I mean, that's kinda chincy compared to what I had in mind. But the finished product would be pretty cool, I think. And then I could just scrap the characters that we met - NOT scrap an entire book of characters that we anticipate on meeting...

Ok, time for bed...

Oh, and I added the rain ponchos to the list - I NEVER would have thought of that!

Hee! T hat's exactly what I wanted to do Abby got an autograph book there, though, that had a 6x4 picture space on one side and then the autograph page on the other. hers is Tink but they had a Mickey one too

[Melissa Bennett]

We brought rain ponchos and the biggest help was our camel backs!! We would load them in the morning with ice and water and they would last until we went back to our trailer for a rest and then we would fill them for our return trip for the evening. Also a lot of people had those spray bottles with fans with them, we got one in the park and it was $18 dollars. They help with the heat to cool ya down while standing in line.

[Julie Billingsley]

Thanks Lynnette for mentioning Tour Guide Mike I'm a huge fan of his touring advice! We went during Spring Break '09 which is a very busy time of year and we had little or no waits for rides. It was amazing! We had lunch and talked to a family that had waited 2 hours for Space Mountain. During that 2 hours we had not only riden Space Mountain but like 6 other rides. That alone was worth the $20! My husband (who hates to be told what to do and very much likes to do rides "in order") was resistant to trying TGM but after just our first few hours at the Magic Kingdom he was telling me he would email Mike and tell him that he was a convert! Specifically at TGM, I did Brett's spreadsheets of what to ride/when. My membership is lapsed at TGM so I can't tell you exactly where to find that info, but if you join, sign up for the August forum and those people will help guide you to the info.

Another forum that I used a lot was the Disboards.com . Also check out Mousesavers.com and sign up for their monthly newsletter. It came out around the 15th, so the next one isn't due for a couple weeks.

As for the meals you've planned, it all depends on your touring schedule and which park you'll be at each day. (We didn't have the park hopper because using TGM's plan, you won't typically need to jump parks.) Of those you've mentioned I will comment on the ones that I've been to-

for Character interaction, we loved Chef Mickeys. Food was only so-so but at least it's buffet so you can pick your favorites.

We LOVED Whispering Canyon! Don't know if that would work with your Wishes plan though. Whispering Canyon is known for their crazy antics, which I thought my husband would hate so I told him to relax and just go with it. We ended up having a blast and LOVED our waiter (named Marshall Law, LOL) My husband had the Canyon Skillet and loved it. I had the vegetarian dish (which is off the menu now, I've heard) and thought it was awful so I also had the Skillet. LOL We had so much fun there! We'd certainly go there again! And the boat ride to the Wilderness Lodge from the Magic Kingdom was FUN! It was terrific and the best way to get to Whispering Canyon.

50's Prime Time Cafe was only okay-good. We had a strange waitress and the playfulness wasn't great. We enjoyed it once but wouldn't go there again.

We didn't eat at the other place you've mentioned. Disboards can really help with figuring out if the place is for you. I also looked up all the menus and made sure we'd even like the food beforehand. That helped a lot.

As for kits that work for Disney, I have a few Disney pages in my gallery and Cindy has a ton in hers. I know others do too, so that might help see some kits in action for disney pages.

[clbenik]

Originally Posted by wvasweetness

So I've been thinking about this autograph book a little more... and I'm thinking that MAYBE the best way to go would be to make some sort of basic book (like a bunch of plain white tags on a ring or something??) to have the chracters sign... AND THEN use those tags to scrap an autograph book AFTER the trip. That way we could put pics of Wes with the character on the same page with the tag that the character signed... I dunno??

BUT then I'm thinking that's going to be pretty boring carrying around some plain white tags or plain white notecards for the chracters to sign - ya know? I mean, that's kinda chincy compared to what I had in mind. But the finished product would be pretty cool, I think. And then I could just scrap the characters that we met - NOT scrap an entire book of characters that we anticipate on meeting...

Ok, time for bed...

Oh, and I added the rain ponchos to the list - I NEVER would have thought of that!

LOVE this idea! I would be YOU will be carrying the notecards or whatever for autographing 90% of the time, except for the actual signing, so I don't think the thought of them being white cards on a ring would be boring at all!!

can you all tell I'm reading this whole thread, and catching up? LOL