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by Mel
Tue May 16, 2017 12:42 pm
Forum: Travel Reports and Trip Planning
Topic: 2018 Club Trip
Replies: 121
Views: 9465

Re: 2018 Club Trip

I WISH!!!  Either option looks good, but we have no trips planned for next year.  :(  I wish the kids were a little less in love with Disney, then we could ditch them without worrying if they'd ever speak to us again.  You guys will have the best time with whatever option wins out. Are the West Coas...
by Mel
Mon Apr 10, 2017 9:45 am
Forum: Down Under Disneyana News
Topic: 2017 Club Meetings
Replies: 63
Views: 29572

Re: 2017 Club Meetings

It was a great night and lovely to meet you in person Karen.  I'm glad you didn't catch the train!!!
by Mel
Thu Apr 06, 2017 11:25 am
Forum: Tokyo Disneyland
Topic: Tokyo Disneyland Park Update
Replies: 10
Views: 3130

Re: Tokyo Disneyland Park Update

Oh my God!!!  How did I miss this?  This is going to push our (in the very far future) planned trip back I think.  It sounds amazing!
by Mel
Thu Apr 06, 2017 11:22 am
Forum: Travel Reports and Trip Planning
Topic: Keith and Della's Shanghai/Tokyo Trip 2017
Replies: 76
Views: 7890

Re: Keith and Della's Shanghai/Tokyo Trip 2017

Orderly?  Even around the characters?  We found that overall the Japanese people were very respectful and courteous, (except when it came to personal space on public transport) until a Disney character materialised.  Then it was a free for all!!!  The only exceptions were the lines for Duffy where t...
by Mel
Wed Apr 05, 2017 12:03 pm
Forum: Travel Reports and Trip Planning
Topic: Keith and Della's Shanghai/Tokyo Trip 2017
Replies: 76
Views: 7890

Re: Keith and Della's Shanghai/Tokyo Trip 2017

The Duffy love is quite something to see in Japan.  Were the huge crowds there just due to the new addition to the Duffy family and the Easter merch or is it Golden Week?  We found the crowds insane on weekends, but almost tolerable during the week - on both of our trips to Japan.
by Mel
Wed Apr 05, 2017 11:59 am
Forum: Down Under Disneyana News
Topic: 2017 Club Meetings
Replies: 63
Views: 29572

Re: 2017 Club Meetings

I'm planning on being at the meeting, but can't make dinner because I play netball late.  I have an ooba busy weekend this weekend so I'm hoping I have the energy for Disney at Saturday night.  I really want to hear about your trip Keith :)
by Mel
Mon Apr 03, 2017 2:00 pm
Forum: Animation
Topic: Moana (spoilers)
Replies: 14
Views: 3272

Re: Moana (spoilers)

I got the bluray yesterday and Craig, Josh and I watched it.  I loved it as much, if not more than the first time around :)  I also loved the extras, especially the making of the music.  I'm still walking around singing the songs - they really got me this time :)
by Mel
Tue Mar 28, 2017 1:25 pm
Forum: Movies
Topic: Beauty and the Beast (2017) (spoilers)
Replies: 15
Views: 12762

Re: Beauty and the Beast (2017) (spoilers)

I loved it too :)  B&tB is my favourite animated Disney movie and Belle is by far my favourite princess.  I love Emma Watson too so that helped.  BUT she really can't sing.  I means sure, she can hold a tune, but she has absolutely no vibrato in her voice whatsoever.  It was very noticable to me in ...
by Mel
Mon Mar 06, 2017 10:44 am
Forum: Travel Reports and Trip Planning
Topic: Booking flights
Replies: 10
Views: 1903

Re: Booking flights

We usually have a time of year in mind and then buy when the cycle is usually at it's lowest/cheapest (we've found early Jan is perfect for Sept/Oct flights).  Or if there is an awesome sale on.  We got our last flights to Japan on a 2 for the price of 1 sale and our trip in 2013 we paid less than $...
by Mel
Wed Feb 22, 2017 10:50 am
Forum: Animation
Topic: Moana (spoilers)
Replies: 14
Views: 3272

Re: Moana (spoilers)

I have been singing the songs non stop since the weekend.  I just love the music from this one. :)
by Mel
Mon Feb 20, 2017 9:13 am
Forum: Animation
Topic: Moana (spoilers)
Replies: 14
Views: 3272

Re: Moana (spoilers)

I think I'm the last person on earth to see this movie!  Well, okay, maybe a slight exaggeration, but I feel like I'm so late on this! We all LOVED it.  Josh and I were the biggest fans and I've been singing the I Am Moana song constantly (I may sometimes even substitute 'Melinda' instead of 'Moana'...
by Mel
Mon Feb 13, 2017 9:19 am
Forum: Travel Reports and Trip Planning
Topic: Karen's 2017 Birthday trip
Replies: 42
Views: 4567

Re: Karen's 2017 Birthday trip

It sounds wonderful!  I have done WIWF twice, but it looks like I'll have to do it again!  The first time was way back when the Disney Gallery was still where the Dream Suite is now, so we got to go there and into the foyer of Club 33.  The second time I got to go into Walt's apartment over the Fire...
by Mel
Mon Feb 13, 2017 9:15 am
Forum: Down Under Disneyana News
Topic: 2017 Club Meetings
Replies: 63
Views: 29572

Re: 2017 Club Meetings

I admit - I bailed.  Well, I had my nephew's birthday party so wouldn't have gone anyway, but it was the first time I have been GLAD to have missed a DUD meet!
by Mel
Thu Feb 09, 2017 11:51 am
Forum: Walt Disney World
Topic: New Land For WDW Animal Kingdom!!! Based on AVATAR!!
Replies: 21
Views: 6651

Re: New Land For WDW Animal Kingdom!!! Based on AVATAR!!

Well it certainly won't be me!  Whilst we wouldn't mind a trip back to WDW it's just not affordable for a family of five.  Maybe when the kids leave school and we have no more school fees we'll be able to go again.  Josh just started Year 1 so.... 11 more years?!?!  LOL
by Mel
Wed Jan 18, 2017 8:16 am
Forum: Travel Reports and Trip Planning
Topic: The BIG trip
Replies: 35
Views: 4580

Re: The BIG trip

Thanks Karen :)  The hard copy of the book arrived on Friday and we're VERY happy with it.  I love looking through it and remember just how magical everything was - especially given the health problems I had at the end which clouded my memories a little bit. The kids did have a fantastic time and th...

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