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21:26:02 [MargaretJ] Lets go ahead and get started talking Budget Souvenirs.
21:26:23 [LimeGreenC] I'm ready MJ
21:26:23 [GloriaK] Yes, over MLK weekend with my two sons
21:26:40 [LimeGreenC] cool Gloria! How exciting
21:26:58 [MargaretJ] I know we all save for our Magical Trips so we can have a nice trip but sometimes the Souvenirs can cut into your budget
21:27:11 [BetsyAnn] back
21:27:26 [MargaretJ] Gloria how old are your sons?
21:27:41 [GloriaK] 17 and 19....big boys LOL
21:28:05 [BetsyAnn] I got a great tip/idea from Brer about a free Sovenir
21:28:20 [LimeGreenC] they're still your babies though Gloria
21:28:25 [MargaretJ] OK that helps but there are lots of souvenirs that big kids like too.
21:28:27 [LimeGreenC] what's that Betsy?
21:29:22 [BetsyAnn] Steve and leann were getting their wait staff and the chef to sign menus of the places they ate - they were going to frame them later
21:29:35 [GloriaK] you betcha.....2 years ago my youngest picked out a harmonica....not expensive and he still uses it today
21:29:42 [MargaretJ] Whether you have big kids, little kids, coworkers etc it seems there are always things to get.
21:29:44 [LimeGreenC] it helped me this trip that my DD and DS had their own money for sourviners
21:30:02 [GloriaK] BetsyAnn ...that is a really neat idea! Great memento.
21:30:13 [MargaretJ] Tonight lets talk about souvenirs you can get that won't break the bank.
21:30:24 [LimeGreenC] that is a great idea!
21:30:48 [MargaretJ] I personally love those Antenna Toppers. They run about $4.00
21:30:52 [LimeGreenC] pressed pennies are great souvieners, but you can get carried away with them LOL
21:31:15 [MargaretJ] I like getting a mickey for the various seasons. I have the Mickey Santa on my car now.
21:31:28 [LimeGreenC] MJ, they had some new Antenna toppers I hadn't seen before this trip
21:31:34 [GloriaK] a Christmas ornament can be pretty reasonable depending on the style
21:31:50 [MargaretJ] You are right Cheri however bring those back as gifts is a inexpensive gift.
21:31:59 [BetsyAnn] I got the reindeer mickey one for a co-worker
21:32:00 [LimeGreenC] at MGM, they had Kermit, Piggy, and Fozzie, I almost bought a Miss Piggy one
21:32:28 [MargaretJ] I love the Christmas Store Gloria. I have gotten ornaments there & had them personalized. Usually under $10.00.
21:32:41 [MargaretJ] Really Cheri, I did not see those.
21:32:58 [MargaretJ] I would love to have Beaker. His voice is just too funny.
21:33:02 [LimeGreenC] Christmas ornaments are great gifts!
21:33:21 [LimeGreenC] They were in the Muppet store as you exit Muppet Vision 3D
21:33:28 [LimeGreenC] I don't think they had a Beaker
21:33:34 [BetsyAnn] I like keychains and those little dehydated towels with the character on them - they run about 4.00 too
21:33:38 [MargaretJ] I have to fight with my son with the Antenna Toppers. He does not like them when they get too cutesy.
21:33:47 [BetsyAnn] Those were very cute LG!
21:34:03 [LimeGreenC] keychains were also a great idea
21:34:03 [BetsyAnn] Christmas ornaments work well too - Gloria
21:34:05 [MargaretJ] How about Magnets. Nice inexpensive gifts.
21:34:10 [GloriaK] The charm bracelets and charms are great ...Once the bracelet is bought for $5 the charms are $3. great add on souvenier on future trips
21:34:30 [LimeGreenC] LOL MJ, just wait till he gets his own car, you can put them on in the middle of the night. LOL
21:34:31 [MargaretJ] Where do you get the charms Gloria?
21:34:54 [BetsyAnn] Also anything you can buy in mulitiples and break into indvidial gifts - coffees, cocco and tea come to mind
21:34:58 [MargaretJ] Cheri you know Matt he will be checking that car out every day before he gets in it.
21:35:07 [LimeGreenC] I know several people that collect magnents and they love getting them
21:35:10 [GloriaK] They had them at CS last summer and at many of the shops. Cute with springclasps to attach to the bracelet,
21:35:27 [LimeGreenC] LOL MJ, well, we'll just have to be even more sneaky. hehehehehehe
21:35:41 [MargaretJ] True Betsy. United Kingdom has a great collection of teas. You can split those up quite easily & give to lots.
21:35:45 [LimeGreenC] I saw those at MGM to Gloria
21:35:55 [LimeGreenC] (can you tell I shopped alot at MGM?)
21:35:59 [BetsyAnn] The charms were in a lot of stores in the parks and I think the big store at DD
21:36:10 [MargaretJ] For some reason I don't think he will have a Mickey Antenna topper when he gets the car.
21:36:34 [BetsyAnn] Ok - maybe not the cheapest thing - but those build your own Pototoe Heads are great!
21:36:44 [MargaretJ] The Minnie or Mickey Mints in tins like Altoids are nice gifts. They run about $3.00
21:36:56 [LimeGreenC] I also saw some great bubble bath and shower gels at MGM and I think they were about $8 a bottle, and they even smelled great, it would be an inexpensive "upscale" gift
21:37:08 [LimeGreenC] hi pixie!
21:37:08 [BetsyAnn] Hey pixie
21:37:13 [MargaretJ] True I got a co-worker one of those this past summer. He loves Disney & Mr Potato Head
21:37:22 [MargaretJ] Hi pixie
21:37:32 [LimeGreenC] I didn't see any Mickey mints 
21:37:38 [GloriaK] Oh did you see the little mickey candles and the holdes. Cute and not too pricey
21:37:49 [MargaretJ] I think the tin I have has Minnie, Goofy & Donald in the mint tins.
21:37:53 [pixie] I had to drop in to say hi to everyone, I missed you all!
21:38:09 [LimeGreenC] where were they Gloria?
21:38:12 [GloriaK] Mr Potato Head sits proudly on my credenza at work
21:38:23 [MargaretJ] pixie your trip is almost here, we will all be envious of you and Gloria.
21:38:35 [BetsyAnn] Hi to you too pixie -- missed you too!
21:38:42 [LimeGreenC] (((((pixie))))) I missed you too, and I appreciate you
being so worried about me, you are definately my cyber mom! 
21:39:07 [pixie] I tried to change my countdown but i couldn't get it to work. Only 16 more days!
21:39:08 [BetsyAnn] I didn't see the little mickey candles - I would need to have gotten them! LOL
21:39:24 [GloriaK] They sometimes have the mints at the disney stores.
21:39:35 [pixie] When are you going Gloria?
21:39:47 [BetsyAnn] Hey ursulinda
21:39:52 [pixie] Whoo Hooo Ursulinda!!!!!!
21:39:53 [ursulinda] hello?
21:39:54 [LimeGreenC] Hey ursulinda!! Welcome to the budget souviners chat
21:39:59 [GloriaK] leaving Jan 16 pixie...
21:40:02 [MargaretJ] I got the mints at the the International Gateway Store in the back of Epcot.
21:40:15 [MargaretJ] Hi Ursulinda!!
21:40:20 [ursulinda] Hello! I'm always astonished when I manage to get in here
21:40:31 [pixie] Shoot, that's when we leave.
21:40:52 [MargaretJ] I also love those little sticky note pads. You can get small ones for around $5 or the large ones for around $10
21:40:58 [LimeGreenC] We're glad you made it ursulinda!
21:41:04 [MargaretJ] ursulinda do you use your AOL or IE?
21:41:09 [GloriaK] we're not getting in until late....after school flight.
21:41:19 [ursulinda] I'm sorry I missed you Cherie!
21:41:34 [GloriaK] don't forget postcards....some of them are great for framing
21:41:35 [BetsyAnn] Missed seeing you ursulinda!
21:42:07 [pixie] What day of the week is it Gloria? Can you tell I'm tired?
21:42:07 [MargaretJ] Good one Gloria & inexpensive too.
21:42:15 [LimeGreenC] here is another idea, get postcards, and then get cheap frames at walmart (about $2) and frame them, they look great!
21:42:24 [MargaretJ] Of course there are always Pins. You can get hooked on those.
21:42:24 [ursulinda] Uh . . . MargaretJ youre guess is as good as mine
21:42:30 [BetsyAnn] Yes postcards are great -- we found these books that had postcards then a smaller picture you kept of the postcard - should work well in pictures
21:42:31 [GloriaK] Friday
21:42:41 [ursulinda] pins!
21:42:47 [LimeGreenC] me too ursulinda! we'll just have to make another date! I'll juse any excuse to go back.
21:42:56 [BetsyAnn] Pins are a dangerous habit to start!
21:42:57 [MargaretJ] If you just come in straight from AOL that is the problem. You need to open AOL then go back to your desktop & log in with Internet Explorer.
21:43:15 [pixie] We leave VERY early Saturday morning. We're driving.
21:43:29 [MargaretJ] We only collect pins we like. Now we are trying to collect a pin for each resort we stay out.
21:43:34 [ursulinda] yes. LaborDay? Oh, no - I came on internet explorer. sorry dense tonight
21:43:38 [pixie] Pins are an addiction!
21:43:38 [LimeGreenC] I pushed the wrong button and I got bounced oops
21:43:46 [MargaretJ] Also Pens or Pencils are good.
21:44:00 [MargaretJ] out = at
21:44:23 [MargaretJ] How about a Mickey Bottle Opener? They run about $6.00
21:44:35 [ursulinda] BetsyAnn, I found that out! Started collecting Hunchback pins to protest the closing of the show. NOW I'm addicted
21:44:36 [BetsyAnn] Very good ones -
21:45:02 [ursulinda] key tags are good too - they sometimes run about 4 $
21:45:08 [MargaretJ] I ended up getting Matt a Pin Album a few years ago. That even made it more fun to trade/buy pins.
21:45:47 [GloriaK] the little salt and pepper sets are great...and can be used everyday...my mickey ear ones were about $7 I think
21:46:06 [ursulinda] Does he carry it to the parks to trade?
21:46:14 [LimeGreenC] how about those static cling Mickey's or tinkerbelle's for your car, they are about $6
21:46:24 [MargaretJ] Oh good one Gloria. I bought a Mickey Spoon Holder that I lvoe.
21:46:36 [LimeGreenC] Naomi got about 25 pins this last trip
21:46:41 [ursulinda] antennae balls went up to $4.00 they used to be 3.
21:46:41 [LimeGreenC] all her money
21:46:43 [MargaretJ] Oh no ursulinda but we do take it with us to Disney if we drive.
21:47:11 [pixie] Has anyone met Scoop Sanderson in the MK?
21:47:12 [ursulinda] better hers than yours, LGC
21:47:21 [MargaretJ] I do love those antenna toppers. They help to find your car easily.
21:47:27 [LimeGreenC] I agree ursulinda
21:47:33 [ursulinda] yes. he's the reporter.
21:47:36 [MargaretJ] No have not had the pleasure pixie
21:47:44 [pixie] I don't have an antenna.
21:47:59 [MargaretJ] You need to trade that car in pixie.
21:48:08 [BetsyAnn] I think I may have seen him at MK this trip
21:48:09 [pixie] If you get a chance look for him, he's a hoot!
21:48:09 [ursulinda] hm. how about cell phone antennae, Pix?
21:48:41 [pixie] I just got my car 6 weeks ago Margaret.
21:48:48 [MargaretJ] A neat gift in the Japan Pavilion is those little cats they sell with various sayings.. like Success, Money, Love etc. The small ones are under $2.00
21:48:53 [ursulinda] Can you drive it in two days, Pixie?
21:49:02 [MargaretJ] OK I guess you better keep the car then pixie.
21:49:44 [pixie] Leave Thursday arrive around 1PM Friday Ursulinda.
21:49:46 [LimeGreenC] I need to get going folks,
21:49:58 [MargaretJ] What about the various treats that the different countries in Epcot have? Japan has some weird candies like Sushi Candy.
21:50:02 [LimeGreenC] thanks for a great chat! Thankyou MJ!!!! great job
21:50:15 [MargaretJ] Night Cheri thanks for greeting.
21:50:25 [pixie] Bye Cheri!
21:50:25 [BetsyAnn] Good night Cheri
21:50:33 [LimeGreenC] You're welcome MJ
21:50:43 [LimeGreenC] nitey nite
21:50:48 [ursulinda] Good Night, Cherie! Stay well!
21:51:23 [MargaretJ] For future visitors you can collect all the Park Maps, Entertainment Maps & if you know their resort, a Resort Map. Nice free gift.
21:51:30 [BetsyAnn] We saw those candies MJ - looked like a fun thing
21:51:42 [pixie] Now I have lots of ideas for little gifts. I wish I got here sooner.
21:52:09 [MargaretJ] Let's hear them pixie, we are all throwing out ideas.
21:52:31 [MargaretJ] In the summer those cooling neck wraps would make a great gift. $6.00
21:52:32 [ursulinda] There are tons of inexpensive things. Unfortunately, I don't think we bougth any of them (received mastercard bill from trip today)
21:52:57 [MargaretJ] I understand that ursulinda.
21:52:59 [pixie] No MJ, I got the ideas from here. I'm idea challenged! LOL
21:53:30 [MargaretJ] Oh we will save the chat & ask Dave to post then.
21:53:34 [ursulinda] you're going to have the BEST souvenier, Pixie, and it's already paid for ;-)
21:54:01 [pixie] Thanks MJ it's always great to have ideas before you go.
21:54:14 [pixie] If I get it ursulinda.
21:54:24 [MargaretJ] I also like the little gifts that are from the resort you stay. Like a Lei from Poly or the small Totem Pole from WL.
21:54:43 [BetsyAnn] We found the really expensive things to get this trip! Bill will be arriving soon!
21:54:58 [MargaretJ] This time of year you can also get the Disney Calendar with "real" pictures of Disney World - $10.00
21:55:19 [BetsyAnn] There are a bunch of nice, small not too expensive items at AKL from Africa
21:55:19 [GloriaK] oh, in regards to the maps....if you know someone taking a foreign language it is fun to bring the correspoonding park maps.
21:55:27 [MargaretJ] Mickey Straws that come in kids meals are a nice souvenir.
21:55:34 [pixie] It's only money BetsyAnn. That's what I told DH when i booked two more nights! LOL
21:55:34 [MargaretJ] Oh good idea Gloria
21:56:12 [ursulinda] YOU GOT Them, Pixie? That is GREAT!
21:56:20 [BetsyAnn] LOL pixie - you can't take it with you that is for sure!
21:56:25 [MargaretJ] Main Street Confectionary sells little jars of Orange Marmalade for about $3.00 - made in Florida.
21:56:56 [ursulinda] YOU WILL GET IT, Pixie. all you have to do is finish. you WILL finish.
21:56:58 [MargaretJ] Rainforest Cafe always has great deals on T-Shirts.
21:56:59 [GloriaK] the carved pens in the Africa section of WS are fun and only $5....i bought 3 of the tigers since it is my son's school mascot
21:57:02 [BetsyAnn] There are some nice little plant like things at the shop in the lands - from 4.00 - 10.00
21:57:27 [BetsyAnn] Rainforest was having some really good sales last week
21:57:32 [BetsyAnn] wb pixie
21:57:49 [MargaretJ] You can also get Barbecue Sauce & Rub from Rainforest Cafe. Very tasty.
21:57:55 [pixie] I got hung up!
21:58:09 [ursulinda] I couldn't believe how cheap souveniers are when I ventured off property. MY GOODNESS!
21:58:15 [MargaretJ] Wow we had lots of ideas for inexpensive gifts/sourenirs. Any one else got any ideas.
21:58:23 [pixie] Ursulinda, if I don't finish in 3 1/2 hours I don't get anything.
21:58:44 [GloriaK] I usually bring back a box of salt water taffy for the office...not bad for several people
21:58:48 [MargaretJ] Yes you do pixie you get the satisfaction of knowing you finished.
21:59:33 [pixie] That's what my DH keeps telling me. I wish it were enough for me.
21:59:53 [ursulinda] are you doing th e half or the whole?
22:00:18 [pixie] 1/2, the whole would kill me for sure!
22:00:29 [MargaretJ] Wow that was a fast chat. Thanks so much for all the great ideas everyone.
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