Going to be at POP 9/29-10/8? Then get to know who you're vacationing with here!

[BTown]

My apologies if this is lame, but I thought that since there are so many of us who are going to be at this resort one these dates, that it'll be almost impossible NOT to run into someone from these boards while we are there. And then, with all the threads about meeting times and laudry parties, I figured it would be a good idea to have a thread which we might all introduce ourselves and get to know one another a bit.

So, if you're going to be at the resort, stop by here and tell us a bit about yourself.

For starters, my name is Brian, I'm 23, I'm a college senior, and God willing, I will be a college grad (graduating this summer) by the time of this trip. I'll be traveling with my Girlfriend and this will be our second trip this year (couldn't resist the free dinning, like most of you) and we'll be there from 30 Sept - 7 Oct.

Now, for random question of the week - Since there is so much talk about laundry and alcohol, what's everyone's drink of choice? Personally, if I'm drinking, it's Southern Comfort or Johnny Walker black lable on the rocks.

Looking forward to hearing from some others

[SnowWhite]

Hi Brian We are Carol, Rob, Jessica and Jordan. Little older than you...(reverse the numbers in your age)....We also were at the POP a few months ago but could not resist free dining!!!! Our drink of choice when travelling with kids is something much tamer than Southern Comfort (although I AM trying a fiesta margarita in Mexico!!!!) Maybe see some of you there!!!!!!!

[PureTcrazy]

My name is Rita I am even OLDER than yall! I will be 44 by then and will be down with my DH 51, DS 20 a junior in college (hoping he can work his schedule out!), DM 71, DB (meshmar another DISer) who will turn 53 right after we come home, My Sister -in-law 54, my best friend 49, and her DH 49, her DD 25 and her DGS 4. About the hardest we get is decaffienated diet coke!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Hi all!!!! hopeeveryone that posts here is signed up in the big list!!

Brian great idea!! Our thread was certainly gettin chatty ;)

Alright let's see:

DH (SALVATORE) and I (Michelle in case you couldn't tell from ym screen name!!)
will be at the WORLD with Autumn our DD who will be 20 months at the time and also with Gabriel our DS who will be 9 months at the time.

We travel to the WORLD every year and before kids often twice a year!!! once they get a bit older we will pick up on this again i hope!!!

I am a SAHM and organizer of the POP party DIS meet!!

Speaking o parties and laundry:

My drink of choice is a rusty nail (rum and coke!!)
Sals is beer and type of beer :)

Can't wait to meet and PARTY!!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

:cheer2: jut bumping this up!!!

if anyone wants to chat just IM me too!!

AOL: WDWwedding2004

[i_hrt_mickey]

Hi Everyone,
I am Carolyn (Wyndi) 39, and DH Cliff 45, it will just be the two of us.... We have no children. We can't wait to get to the World. We only get a chance to go every couple of years and this year we could not miss free dining....
DH drinks miller lite.... I am not much of a drinker... My drink of choice use to be tequila.... Looking forward to meeting you all...

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Wyndi--> love that spelling and i too used to love tequila! do you pronounce it like WINDY or WENDY?

:wave2:

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

Hi everyone!
My name is Nicole(23) and DBF(25 but his bday is on Sept 29! SHHH don't tell anyone :teeth: ) We will be at WDW and POP from Sept 28- Oct 2. I can't wait! My poison is vodka.

[i_hrt_mickey]

Hey Michelle,
Like Windy.... But either way I will answer to both.... :rotfl: Not to confuse anyone but I go by Wyndi at home (family & friends) and at work it is Carolyn (my given name)... I figured this is info you could use... Seeing as my DH calls me by both... :teeth:

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

Hi Wyndi!

I see you're from Spring Tx. I'm from Houston. :wave2:

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Okay got it we have a bunch of people going soo excited!! even a woman with 2 names :) now that is cool!!! i want an AKA!

[BTown]

Hey guys, nice to see you all. Thanks for stopping in and introducing yourselves. I love to meet new people, so this is always an added bonus of going on vacation. In interest to keep this thread lively, every few days or so I'm going to come here and ask a random question (such as, favorite drink), but I'd like everyone to participate. Got a question, throw it out there.

Speaking of questions, Michelle, if I am correct, the drunken laundry party is 3 Oct at the Hippy Dippy Pool. Just want to make sure, but is that the pool in the 50's section, shaped like a bowling pin?

Looking forward to hearing more from you guys

Brian

[rigs32]

Hey all. We'll be at POP 9/28 - 10/4. Just booked my direct airfare for a decent price. Woohoo! Traveling, so far, is me, DH, and my mom. We're still hoping DH's mom will join us. MNSSHP on the 29th and at the pool every night except the 29th, as we stay away from EMH.

Me: 28, law student. I'm in my second summer, which means I'm working my butt off. I actually have a really cool job with a great firm and I'm getting to travel a bit for work, so that's always exciting, and I'm not doing work for evil corporations, either. If anyone wants to challenge me to a DDR competition at Innoventions, you're on! I'm a wine drinker or I go for flavored vodka drinks. You can chat with me on AIM if you'd like: jhyatt78.

DH: 31, respiratory therapist, Air Force flight medic, and drummer (for Junction Five - check them out on myspace, I can send you a free button if you'd like one). He's excited about the trip and loves that I take care of the planning, but he just wants to show up and have fun. He's taken to "fining" me $1 every time I talk about the trip. (not really, of course, that wouldn't fly) He drinks wine or vodka martinis and can be seen around the parks wearing a camelback (those military backpacks that hold several liters of water).

Mom: 54, a nurse, but has been working in benefits admin for many years. She is not a drinker, but plans to be at the pool every night as a friend of hers and their family will also be at POP when we are. They've got small kids and our group is focusing more on adult stuff, so the plan is to touch base at night and do our own thing during the day.

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Hi Rigs32! so cool about DH being a drummer!!!! i will have to listen!!


Speaking of questions, Michelle, if I am correct, the drunken laundry party is 3 Oct at the Hippy Dippy Pool. Just want to make sure, but is that the pool in the 50's section, shaped like a bowling pin?

Nope it's the MAIN POOL as soon as you come out of Classic Hall. it's not in the shape of anything in my OP, but it's in the 60s section! bar closes at midnite :)

[rigs32]

The Hippy Dippy pool is in the shape of a 60s stylized flower.

[WDWannabe]

Well, I will jump on the bandwagon. :rockband:

Traveling (by car, from near Athens, Ga) :car:

DH - Doug :cool2: (couch potato, don't get him involved, just wants to get to WDW)
DD - 11, Deanna princess: (don't breath a word about this trip, she dosen't have a clue :tiptoe:) (pooh and piglet lover)

Me - Sharon :surfweb: (master trip planner)

Both of us are in our early 40's. We are self employed, we own a full service gas station, and offer light car repair, like, brakes, oil changes, new and used tires, and A/C work. I sell Avon, and take care of the books, at work. I also clean a local church and bank once a week.

Our drinks of choice, Doug, water, water, water, & sweet tea.
Deanna, water, diet coke. Me, water and diet coke, unsweet tea.

Looking forward to our fist family trip. Doug and me have been, along time ago. Deannas first! I can't wait to take her!!!

[BTown]

Sharon (WDWannabe), welcome aboard the bandwagon. You guys are from near Athens? That's such a cool town. My girlfriend went to UGA for a little while before she transfered down here to LSU. Nice to have you along, and I'll do my best not to pester you guys with any questions about potential car problems or repairs (but I cant seem to help it, no offense, but any time I talk to a mechanic, I j ust can't help but to feel like I am getting taken to the cleaners because I actually know so little about cars).

Also, welcome rigs32. I might be interested in taking you up on your DDR challenge. Though, I'm afraid my game is getting rusty lately (at least ever since Guitar Hero came out for PS2). And, honestly, I had no idea they even had DDR in Innoventions. I never really spent much time looking around at the stuff in there, but I'll certainly have to check it out.

Anyway, it's good to get to know you all, hope to hear from more, or more from you all soon.

B

[rigs32]

BTown - Epcot is where I first played DDR, actually. In 2003, it was in a bubble shaped hut, so you really had to go looking for it and there's virtually no lines. The DDR machine at Disney Quest, on the other hand, was totally swamped with local teens when I was there.

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

:wave2: morning! hi Sharon and rigs32 thanks for the info on the hippy dippy pool!!

[WDWannabe]

Btown, no prob...ask away...not sure, but I do know we can't work on any car going down the road!!! Yes, I do like Athens, small town...nice people...traffic is getting worse!! The area around 316 ug!!!! And the Atlanta Hwy!!!!

Hi to all!:banana:

[Nite0wl71]

Hi my name is Carrie and this will be my 8th trip to Disney but my 1st onsite :woohoo: I am not going to tell you how old I am but lets just say so far I am the oldest on this thread :rotfl2:

My 2 DD's will be with me, Sarah-22 and Stacey-13. We are flying if I can get decent airfare and if I can't :confused3 well how much room do you have in your van Michelle.

My other DD Amy-25 will be there also with her DH Tim and her two little girls Katelyn will be 2 1/2 and Hayley will be 13 months.

I can't wait :dance3:

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

hey carrie!! sorry with gas prices we have downgraded to the Civic for now! it has the better tv in it anyway ;)

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

My turn to ask a question of all the POPpers!!

What is your favorite park??

Ours is EPCOT hands down!!!

[LilJennaBell]

Hey everyone!!

My name is Jennifer, I'm 23, and will be down with my boyfriend Jared and my Dad from 9/30-10/4...I was there twice since December but seriously can't resist the free dining (it also helps that I now have my first full-time job that actually PAYS me on vacation!! ;)) We're leaving from Philly nice and early at 6:30 that morning.

So I've slowly converted my BF into a Disney fan during our last 2 trips and we're now trying to come up with some good costume ideas for MNSSHP. Is everyone going that Friday night, 9/30? We have ADRs for Ohana's around 5 before hand, too...maybe we can all turn one of the Disney Transport busses into our very own Party Bus!!

See you all then :)

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Hi Jennifer! we're doing MNSSHP on October 5th! but a party bus sounds like fun!!

don't forget to sign up at our other thread so you can see how many people are taking over the POP!!!
CLICK HERE (http://disboards.com/showthread.php?p=12983085#post12983085)

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Jennifer you should also check out the POP MEET thread!!! we're doing laundry and having some drinks at the Hippy Dippy Pool!!

CLICK ME (http://disboards.com/showthread.php?p=12976153#post12976153)

[DMRick]

Hi, I'm Doris, and hubby and I are older than all of you. We are in our mid to late 50's (when the heck did that happen?), and we get down to Disney several times a year. We're retired from our "real" jobs and ebay and sell from our website to feed our traveling bug! We often travel with our kids and grands.
We have no business going to Disney this trip, because we have a vacation to California and HI coming up shortly after we return home. But we couldn't pass on the food festival and bands in Epcot, and of course the free dining.
My drink of choice is water, hubby's is rootbeer.

[binkyj826]

I go away for a few days and there is SO MUCH going on! Its taking me forever to catch up.

My name is Tammie(32) and this is a girls only vacation. I will be traveling with my Mom, Diane(54) and Grandma, Florence(78).

This should be an interesting trip as my grandmother is getting "flighty" and I am in the process of ordering a lanyard so that I can make sure she is carrying my name and cell phone# on her in case she "wanders off" :rotfl:

My drink of choice is anything with Malibu in it and my fav park is Epcot

I am totally looking forward to laundry on the 3rd - Hope everyone can come by and say :wave:

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

What is your favorite park??

My favorite park is the Magic Kingdom!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

morning all!!! woohoo for the EPCOT lovers!! welcome aboard everyone that just signed in :) this is going to be a GREAT vacay!!

[rigs32]

Fav park - Epcot! It's on our schedule twice and maybe a third on our last day for a final yummy lunch.

Niteowl71 - what meets your definition of "decent" airfare? My mom's Airtran flights from Chicago were $200

Jennifer - we're up for the party bus idea, but it'll have to be on the way back. Our pre-MNSSHP ADR is at Boma and we are planning to have their wine flights.

DMRick - saying hello to fellow NYers. Our loyalties are split between Buffalo and Rochester, but we're flying out of Buffalo this trip so I can get to my Trial Technique class downtown right after getting home.

[PureTcrazy]

Hey Everyone, I just can't decide which park is my favorite, I really like Animal Kingdom, but I also really like MGM, but then the Magic is at Magic Kingdom...so I guess I am just wishy washy.

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

wishy washy is ok!!!

[i_hrt_mickey]

I don't really have one favorite, I like them all, but if I have to choose 1, I 'd say MK....

Hi Tinkerbell_Girl :wave:
We are not too far from each other.... :rotfl2:

[Nite0wl71]

Fav park - Epcot! It's on our schedule twice and maybe a third on our last day for a final yummy lunch.

Niteowl71 - what meets your definition of "decent" airfare? My mom's Airtran flights from Chicago were $200

When we flew in April it was $165 total RT with ATA. Now ATA doesn't fly out of Midway anymore :sad2:

I was hoping to get under $200 but we will see. My DD is flying AirTran, she got it through Disney for $155 total RT.

[scrappinmom]

Hi all ! I'll POP on here too! I'm Chris a just newly 40 (so be nice) yr old SAHM, PTA president, scrapbooker, who loves Disney! I'm married (18 yrs) to MIke, who once again will not be going to DIsney...His theory "I've seen the girls when they met Cinderella for the first time, what more is there?" OMG I know I'm married to him! Then there's my 2 dd's An almost 12 year old "Yes Im perfect" child, she's a competitive ice skater, oboe player, great student who still loves to be a princess! Then there's my wonderful dd#2 who is 6 (turing 7 while we're at Disney) She is a little spitfire, she's a soccer player, can't wait to be in 1st grade, but def my "challenge" child.

I took the girls last year & we had a blast! SO with free dining we're doing it again! We'll be at POP from 9/29 till 10/9. We are character meal crazies! We are using ALL of our TS credits on character meals! This time we're taking a day and going to SeaWorld.

Let's see drink of choice...coffee, coffee, ice wine, margaritas, diet coke & parrots bay rum

Fav park: Epcot no contest


Let's see I'll ask a question - What's your first memory of WDW?

MIne is standing on main street and being in absolute awe of the castle (of course it was pink & u-g-l-y then...but I was still in awe!)

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

ooo good question....

my fave first memory has to do with my DDs first time to the world last year! (9months old) she was in her stroller and looking at EVERYTHING, we got in IASW and as soon as the boot took off she clapped laughed and was dancing in our laps... i cried :sad: it was soooo happy!!

[binkyj826]

My earliest/first memory - and I don't know exactly when this was - is walking down a road in MGM and seeing Tower of Terror being constructed. I was at the tail end of the chicken pox and the doctor okayed me visiting one of the parks.

Wait.....am I getting my time frame confused? Anyone know what year ToT was built? I had the chicken pox when I was either 10 or 12 which was 17-18 yrs ago. It can't be THAT old, can it? :confused3 Is MGM even that old???

Well....either way. I was at SOME park in Disney with the chicken pox and SOMETHING was being built :rotfl: and in my head I really like to believe it was ToT :thumbsup2

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

TOT opened to the public on July 22 1994 so it's about 12 years old :)

[rigs32]

My parents took me to WDW when I turned four. My brother was convieniently in FL for school there so it was a multi-purpose visit. I remember very little about it, except for a character breakfast. Pluto got into a fight with my dad. Really. It was all in good fun, but they were rolling around on the ground. We stayed at the Poly (only delux trip, but it was all they had in 1982) and I think that's where the meal was.

DH's first WDW trip was with me in Jan 2002 during the military promotion they had. He was about to head out for three months of training in Texas (we live in WNY) and we couldn't pass up the opportunity. It was insanely cheap and we traveled with 2 good friends. I'd heard about the "back entrance" off the main road (192?) and we tried it that first morning. We got confused and paniced prematurely. We found a Disney corporate building and they voted to send me in to ask if we were headed in the right direction (since it was MY idea to go that way, I had to suffer the embarassment). Of course the Disney folk laughed at me. But we had only to go a it longer on the road to find where we needed to go. We eventually found AK and had a great first ride on the safari.

We "desserted" around the world that trip. Epcot was the only evening park, so we went there every night and ate a lot of pastries. France is the hands down winner. The only downfall is that we no longer enjoy Illuminations so much. The globe makes us laugh.

[Nite0wl71]

I was 16, and MK was the only park. I was with my Aunt, Uncle and cousins and we went for 1 day. We had the coupon book with the ABCDE tickets. The first 2 rides we went on were Haunted Mansion and Peter Pan, those are my favorites to this day :goodvibes

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

WOW, no need to be a commando of the parks when there was only one park! i wish i could have seen that! how cool to keep going as it keeps growing :)

[iwynlea]

Hello all! I'm slowly catching up on all the threads for those of us who are taking advantage of checking in on the last day of the free dining and carrying that into October! LOL!

For us (oh, yeah, me, 27, DH, 31 - no children, just us two big kids) it almost didn't happen because we called our usual travel agent and they said, no you have to complete the travel by Sept 30. But I had heard on one of the zillion podcasts I listen to that as long as you check in on Sept. 30 you can carry the free dining to October, so we called Disney directly and voila!

We can't go any earlier because I'm attending a conference in Jacksonville FL starting Oct 8, and wanted to be able to piggy back on the round trip airfare that my work has to get for me regardless. So I get to go a week earlier for vacation, and we only have to purchase one airfare for DH. :cool1:

This will be our...uh...6th trip in 4 years. The most recent was over Easter...we thought it would be "fun" to take a weekend road trip from Texas to Orlando for a whole two days at the park. Couldn't beat the off-site hotel pricing...room with kitchenette for $29 a night! But the drive...ugh...killer. But Easter at the MK was truly magical! And getting to ride Expedition Everest the first time.....wheeeeeeeeeee!

Ok, so to stop babbling and answer the questions I've seen posed so far... my favorite alcholic beverage would be a Mudslide. DH likes imported beer. My favorite park is MK, his is Epcot. My first memory of Disney was as a very small child (probably 5 or 6) and loving Journey Into Imagination and Figment, but being afraid of Dreamfinder (because he had a beard....I was terrified of anyone with a beard, including Santa Claus as a child). To coax me over to pet Figment at a meet-n-greet outside the ride, Dreamfinder told me that Figment had an itch, and could I scrach it right behind his horn? So I timidly went over, and scratched, and Figment wiggled his horn for me! I lost my fear, and am current sitting here looking at the lovely photo my dad took of me kissing Figment and Dreamfinder beaming at me moments after the horn wiggle. (And to make a long story longer, when I went back in high school with Band, I scratched Figment's horn again, and it didn't wiggle, so I knew then that this was something very special that happened as a child.) :figment: :figment:

Ok, enough already. Time to go wake the DH (he works at night and sleeps until afternoon) so we can go to the mundane grocery store!

Talk to everyone later!
Erica

[mrFDNY]

Hi all,
I will be at pop arriving late on sept 28(10 pm) leaving late on oct 7(8 pm)So count me in!!!!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

:) evening all!!

[BTown]

Hey guys, and welcome aboard to all who have joined us in the past few days. I've been out of town all weekend and just got home and was happy to see we have more and more people joining us in Sept. I would have come here to check in sooner, but these damn pool hopping threads really seem to keep my occupied.

Anyway, in response to a few questions that are floating around - my fav part is easily Epcot. Ever since I was a kid, long before I was ever able to full grasp the concepts behind this park, I loved it the most. Every time I go to WDW, I always plan to spend at least one full day in every park, but I always end up ending my nights at Epcot. This trip, I think all my ADR's except 2 are in WS, and I am so excited.

As far as the question about our first Disney memory, as sad as it is, I have no idea. Disney has always been such a big part of my life, my whole life, its almost impossible for me to remember or even distinguish between a time in which I was not completely obsessed with WDW.

So, here is an easy question - Favorite ride in all of WDW - For me, it's got to be Splash Mountain. I don't know why, but I am pretty sure I could ride it all day long. That coupled with the fact that Song of the South is probably my favorite Disney movie of all time, next to Alice in Wonderland.

[binkyj826]

Okay....Im bummed about the TOT thing. Wonder what I was looking at being built? Oh well, its all good though :thumbsup2

My favorite "easy" ride at Disney is the Haunted Mansion. I just LOVE the themeing. My favorite "thrill" ride is ToT.

[scrappinmom]

Happy MOnday everyone! Thought I'd start my moring with my coffee & the DIS...before I pack all day! We're leaving for a 2 week vacation tomorrow to Long Island and Cape Cod (bleeeh wish it was WDW)

My favorite ride.....has to be Space Mountain...still! My favorite non thrill attraction Peter Pan's FLight! - great question!

[binkyj826]

Scrappinmom - where in CC are you staying?

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Morning all!!

but I always end up ending my nights at Epcot.

WE are the SAME way!!! :) Epcot every night adn with F&W festival going on even better!!! esp. since they take snack credits!!!

Favorite ride:
TOT hands down!!!!

[iwynlea]

My favorite ride...gosh....that's a tough one! I think Rockin' Rollercoaster for thrill ride, Peter Pan for non-thrill ride, and Philharmagic for attraction!

What is everyone's favorite show/nighttime spectacular? I love Wishes...it never fails to make me cry. I don't know why, but something about the song, and all the wishes I have yet to have come true, I suppose.

Erica

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Erica, WISHES gets me everytime!!! DH has the CD and i still tear up listening to it!!
at the End when Jiminy ends the night by telling everyone that their being there and making it extra magical or whatever is the way we ended our wedding reception!

[binkyj826]

:sad2: I haven't really seen any of the night time shows. I remember seeing the one at MK back in '92 and the Spectromagic parade before but that is it. My DH never wants to stay and deal with the crowds. :confused3

BUT! Since this is a girls week and I am doing all of the planning - This time I am going to see them ALL! Especially Fantasmic.

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

This darn server is eating all my posts!!

I love Fantasmic! for me it's more awe inspiring where WISHES just goes for the heart! haha i'm wierd i know!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Fantasmic is SPECTACULAR! :thumbsup2

[scrappinmom]

Scrappinmom - where in CC are you staying?


Hey Tammie - We're staying in Hyannis and the competition is at the rink in Bourne.

my favorite nighttime show is Wishes! I too cry every time! I can't play the soundtrack while I"m driving! people think I'm nuts!

Bye all :wave: I'll catch up when we get back!

[PureTcrazy]

Fantasmic for me as well. It is so cool. :)

[iwynlea]

You know what's really sad? I haven't seen Fantasmic since our honeymoon at the World in 2002. We really loved it, but just haven't quite made it back to MGM in the evenings since!

However, DH has a video camera now, and so I've promised we'll see it TWICE on this trip, so he can get allllllllll the footage his heart desires. I'm really looking forward to seeing it again, even though that means I'll probably miss seeing Wishes and Spectro as many times as I would like.

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

I guess I'm in the minority here- I've never seen Fantasmic. :blush: My fave show is Spectromagic. Fave rides- Soarin' and Peter Pan

[Wickedmom75]

ok whew finally got to the end.
The cast is Myself 30 Sahm who works in a bookstore part time, Dh 35 Sailor in the US Navy DD 11, DD 10, DS 8, DS 5 who will be turning 6 on our 1st day there.

Favorite Drink : Malibu and Pineapple juice
Favorite Park: Epcot
Favorite ride: Hmmmm I have 2 Maelstrom and TTA or Wedway People Mover

We are meeting up with DH's cousin and his wife and 2 children DS 8 and DD 3. Cousins wifes bestfriend( are you still with me?) will be riding down with us.
We are leaving the evening of the 26th after Dh and DHCWBF get off of work. The kids still do not know and we don't plan on telling them until we get to Gainesville ( I know not on the way to DW but we are dropping DHCWBF off with DCW so she can spend a couple of days w/them before they join us in Disney. Also going is Dh Mom and Dad but we aren't for sure what days they will be there. DH and I will be wearing our camelbacks and trying not to lose our duckies. Can't wait to see you all there. :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

Oh and favorite show/entertainment is wishes I put the soundtrack on my Palm Pilot so I could listen to it when I am at any 1 of the many Dr. appts that come along with 4 kids

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Maelstrom.....


Evening! any POPpers up late??

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Are you doing the double digit dance?? CLickME (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=13115422#post13115422)

[BTown]

Wickedmom75, welcome aboard. Interesting, I think you may be the first person I have ever heard of who would list maelstrom as a favortie ride. I do admit, I like the ride, but I like it in the same way that I love cheesey horror films. TTA is, however, a very excellent and often overlooked choice. Certainly one of my favorites.

As far as nightime shows are concerned, I think Illuminations, hands down, is the best thing Disney has going for it by way of fireworks. Of course, I still prefer the original show. Wishes, however, is the perfect finishing touch for a day/night at the Magic Kingdom. And I am going to go out on a limb and say that Fantasmic is horribly over rated. Not bad, just not worth sacrificing precious time on ToT or RnRC.

Now, let's see. We have covered favorite ride, what is everyone's LEAST favorite ride - attractions and shows don't count here. For me, it's Journey Into Imagination, hands down. And, that is a painful reality for me. The original version of that ride was my all time favorite until it closed, and Splash Mountain took its place. But, when I think of all those childhood trips to WDW in the 80's and early 90's, Figment is the first thing to spring to mind.

And, we've just about all made it to double digits. Now it's just around the corner.

Brian

[binkyj826]

I might be in the minority here but I really can't stand IASW. Do I go on it everytime I am there....yes....I don't know why, though! :rotfl:

I remember the first time I took DH (2002) and we were standing in line and I kept saying I was sorry and he was starting to get irritated at me because I wouldn't tell him anything about the ride....just that he had to experience it for himself. Needless to say when we got off he was like "Don't. EVER. Do. That. Again!" :rotfl2: It was too funny. After that I had to explain every ride we were going on or he wasn't doing it :lmao:

[rigs32]

Fav ride - if I can only pick one - Peter Pan
Least Fav - Primeval Whirl
Nighttime show - Fantasmic

Speaking of which, here is our plan of attack for the nightttime shows if anyone wants to try and meet up:
Fantasmic - Sun 10/1
Wishes & Spectro - Tues 10/3
Illuminations - Thurs 9/28, possibly Mon 10/2 as well

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

:woohoo: morning all!

My LFR woud have to be the tea cups! the just don't do anything for me

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

The Tea Cups are my least favortie ride too. I can't even think about them without getting sick! :faint:

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

and bad for me my DH loves the teacups...blahhhh maybe that's why i don't!

[Nite0wl71]

I can't pick anything, I like it all (well most) :rotfl:

LFR would also have to be the teacups but also Star Tours. The spinning and the motion get to me.

[iwynlea]

Ellen's Energy Adventure. When I was little my parents would always drag me on this and it was SOOOO boring as a child. I haven't been on it since Ellen took over, so it might be better now, but my memory of it is just awful. LOL!


Ok, I'm off to new student orientation (I work at a university). I'll be thinking of other rides I don't like...maybe I'll come up with someone else in the next few hours!

Erica

[BTown]

Yeah, I have to agree with you guys, the tea cups can be a bit sickening. I think I would almost enjoy them if I could just ride them at the pace that they are naturally when no one in the cup spins them. But, it always seems to be this irresistable urge to see how fast you can get those things going, and of course, everyone in the cup pays by the end of the ride.


but also Star Tours.

As much as it pains me, I'm starting to agree more with this too. Star Tours used to be one of my favorite rides as a kid. It all seemed so real. But now that the ride techology is getting on to be about 20 years old (debuted at DL in 1987 I believe) it's really starting to show its age. It really is sad, but apart from RnRC and ToT, I'm starting to feel like all of MGM is really showing its age more than any other park. Is it just me, or does it feel like Disney is just abandoning it? This, of course, does not mean I don't love it all the same. Apart from Epcot, its about the only park I can stay in from open to close and not start to get bored. But, I attribute all of that to the fact that I LOVE movies. But even that, I'm starting to feel like MGM has much much less to do about movies now, than it did 10 years ago. Maybe that's just me.

I also remember Universe of Energy being horribly boring, but it was always worth it, as a kid, to see the Dinosaurs. I haven't been on the new version of this ride. I think now, as I have gotten a little bit older, I realize just how much I miss the old Future World, before everything became kid friendly and entertaining. There was something about that dry, straight forward, no nonsene educational approach to Future World that, to me, really defined its personality as a park. Even as a child, unable to fully appreciate the park, I loved its approach to knowledge, growth and understanding. I can't help but to feel that a lot of that is being compramised by making the park more friendly to the thrill seeking, entertainment seeking guest. Which of course, is fine, but there are three other parks for that.

Wow, sorry, I did get on something of a tangent there.

Anyway, let's try another questions to get the discussion flowing again. We all know everyone's favortie park, but which is the park you always end up spending the LEAST amount of time in? I will venture a guess that most people will answer with Animal Kingdom.

For me, it's Magic Kingdom. It's odd, some of my fav rides are there (POTC and Splash Mountain, HM, BTMRR) but I can't spend more than about 3 hours at this park before the crowds start to drive me insane. Seems like this is easily the most crowded park.

So come on, I'm interested to hear what you lot think.

brian

[PureTcrazy]

I love Star Tours and Soarin, I guess I like to feel like i'm doing things that I am really too afraid to do for real!

My least favorite is Buzz Lightyear.

I love MK, but I am with Brian it is the park we visit on short stops only.

[BriansPyxie042]

Ok, checkin' in. :wave2: We'll be at Pop from 9/30-10/7. It will be my DH (Brian 28), our DD (Tabitha 5) and myself (Stacey, will have just turned 29 on 9/25). I work in marketing/customer service, my DH builds boats, barges, yachts, & bridges, and DD starts kindergarten this fall. We're picking up our DD after school on the 29th and driving overnight. She thinks that we're going to Tennessee, imagine how surprised she'll be when she wakes up the next morning at WDW! :teeth: This will be my 48th trip, my DH's 7th trip, and our DD's 6th. We were supposed to go to WDW in May for our fifth anniversary, but DH wanted to go to Gatlinburg. :furious: Bad husband! Bad, bad, bad! Anyway, we were going to Disneyland for the first time ever this year, but switched it to WDW for the free dining. (We've tried to go to DL for the last 3 years, somehow it just keeps getting switched to WDW. :confused3 Oh, well, maybe next year) Ok, on to the questions:

Favorite drink: Pina Colada (me) DH Big Red (doesn't drink)
Favorite Park: Epcot (DH & me) Disney -MGM studios (DD)
Best Memory: Not one in particular, but all the Memories of "growing up" at Fort Wilderness & watching my DH on his first trip for our honeymoon
Favorite Ride: Pirates of the Caribbean (me) DH Mickey's Philharmagic DD Tower of Terror
Least Favorite ride: Astro Orbiter & the sardine elevator (me) DH the teacups :crazy2: DD It's a Small World
Park we spend the least amount of time in: Animal Kingdom, the park that is 30 degrees hotter than anywhere else on disney property :faint:

[iwynlea]

Stacey, I know just what you mean about memories of watching your husband's reactions to his first trip to WDW. My DH's first trip was also on our honeymoon, although I had been several times as a young child before my parents divorced. The honeymoon was extra special, too, because we were chosen to be Grand Marshalls in the MK afternoon parade...I think that's what hooked him on going to WDW, because through that experience he really understood what I found so special about being at WDW.

The park we have spent the least amount of time in over the last three years would be DAK (Disney's Animal Kingdom). We were there on the honeymoon for a day, and then we hadn't been back until this past Easter when we went because of Expedition Everest (and then we didn't stay past 2pm because it was toooo crowded and waaaay too hot!). On that trip, I discovered there are worse crowds at DAK now than at MK. It was INSANE the day before Easter at DAK...more croweded than I have ever seen it at MK (and I've been there for several holiday, although never Christmas), and then Easter at MK we were prepared for even bigger crowds, and it was less crowded than we've almost ever seen it. One of the very nice CMs we talked to throughout the day said that for the first time every DAK's attendance is the highest on property, but the company just don't know how long it will keep up...they know a lot of is the new-ness factor of EE, but long-time they don't know how it will affect attendance.

Oops, tangent! :)

Wish me luck tomorrow - we're going before our local housing tax apprasial arbitration review board because we're protesting that our propery taxes are too high! I'm nervous...I've never done anything like that before!

Erica

[binkyj826]

Good luck iwynlea! That sounds pretty scary....

I would have to agree with everyone. I love ALL of the parks but if I had to choose one it would be AK. I like to spend the day exploring it but once is enough for me per vacation. Who knows with EE, though?

Kinda off topic but I am making a little gift bag for my mom and grandmother. So far I have: Disney T-shirt, Lanyard (so DGM doesn't get lost :rotfl: ) and those little personal hand held fans.

Anyone might have any other ideas?

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

I have a question for everyone. What are your itineraries?

Mine:

9/28
arrive around 11:00 pm to POP

9/29
AK Day
WCC dinner
Adventurer's Club

09/30
MK Day
Crystal Palace dinner

10/1
EPCOT Day
Le Cellier dinner

10/2
Downtown Disney
Leaving around 4pm for MCO :(

So what are everyone elses?
If anyone wants to meet up at Adventurer's Club maybe we could have a mini meet!

[TinkELGEE]

Hi all,
We consist of DH-58 and myself 48. I started going to Disney in 1974, when it was still A,B,C,D and of course, E Tickets...My girlfriend and I got the first all ride pass from a special that Florida AAA offered for , Drumroll...8 Dollars! you tied the pass to your button like a lift ticket and got on any ride when others had to come up with the required ticket. It was awesome, and created a bit of animosity from other guests...
We have been to Disney well over 50 times with our kids, who are now DS26 law student starting 2nd year, DS 24 active duty USAF, and DD 22 who is a tour guide and museum docent. They are very envious of our travels to the world. We are both handicapped, husband has replaced hip and knee because of bike/car accident in 85. I have mild muscular dystrophy.
Favorite park, hands down, EPCOT. Favorite meal for DH is always Biergarten, and I have learned to enjoy the other guests at our table. I am now a retired controller, and even met another air traffic controller from an adjacent city. Small world.
Favorite ride? Tie between Test Track and Soarin. No more drinking for us, sob.

Favorite in MK is Pirates followed by people mover and love Philarmagic for the fun of it.
Favorite in AK is easy for us, the safari followed by another safari ride.
Looking forward to meeting you.

By the way, I made a mistake with my choice of user name. If I don't capitalize the TINK I become tinkelgee. I don't tinkle out in public, lol.
See ya soon

[Nite0wl71]

Here's what we are doing, me, DD22 and DD13

Sept 27
arrive, not sure what time yet :banana:

Sept 28
Ak
Boma at 5 pm
Back to POP to meet DD25, DSIL and 2 DGD's who arrive arond 7:30 :love:

Sept 29
1900 Park Fare 8:30 am
MK
WCC at 5:30
MNSSHP--mini meet at Dumbo at 10 pm, :dumbo: mini meet after 2nd parade

Sept 30
MGM
50's Prime Time at 2:40
mini meet at POP pool 9:30 or so :beach:

Oct 1
go home--not sure when though:thumbsup2

Somewhere in there planning on going to DTD

[binkyj826]

Sat 9/30
Arrive around 12pm
Dinner at Kona at 5pm
Open

Sun 10/1
MK in the morning
Lunch at Liberty Tree Tavern at 11:30
Back to POP to rest
Return to MK for EMH

Mon 10/2
MGM in morning
Leave around lunch - Rest at POP
Back to MGM later in afternoon
Dinner at Prime Time Cafe at 5pm
MGM for EMH

Tues 10/3
Epcot Future World for AM EMH
Quick trip around WS to hit F&W festival for lunch
Leave after lunch - Rest at POP
Hoop-Dee Doo Revue at 7:30
DIS LAUNDRY MEET around 9:30 at main pool :drinking1

Wed 10/4
Open morning (maybe recovering from DIS LAUNDRY MEET :sick: )
Afternoon Tea at Grand Floridian at 2pm
Epcot World Showcase
F&W festival for dinner - hitting any favs or missed
Epcot Future World for Eve EMH

Thurs 10/5
AK in the morning
Leave around 4 for dinner at Whispering Canyon at 5pm
DTD in the evening for last minute shopping

Fri 10/6
Open - maybe hit anything we really want to do again
Leaving in afternoon for flight back

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

Sept 29
1900 Park Fare 8:30 am
MK
WCC at 5:30
MNSSHP--mini meet at Dumbo at 10 pm, :dumbo: mini meet after 2nd parade


Maybe we will bump into each other at WCC! My ADR is for 5:50.

[PureTcrazy]

Our tentative plans although we will split up at times are

9/28 Arrive at Pop, Dinner at Ohana
9/29 Epcot F & W, Chef's for Dinner
9/30 MGM, H&V Fantasmic
10/1 AK, 1900 Park Faire, MK Wishes, Spectro
10/2 ????Make up day, Split Dinners, CM. Boma, WGP Cafe
10/3 Head Home.... :guilty:

[Nite0wl71]

Maybe we will bump into each other at WCC! My ADR is for 5:50.
I'll have to keep my eyes open :thumbsup2

[mjhd]

Great post! I'm looking forward to seeing so many dis'ers during our trip!

Our cast of characters:
Me (will have just celebrated the 2nd anniversary of my 25th birthday before we go, SO EXCITED to go to WDW for the first time!)
DH (28, happy to have a vacation but not overly excited about WDW)
DD (will be 9, VERY EXCITED but does not want to see the princesses :( )
DS (will by 6, not excited at all - says if he doesn't have $1000 to spend he will let his aunt go in his place - he's so funny!)

This is the first trip for all of us and the kids first airplane trip too! I love travelling and am so excited to FINALLY be able to take the kids to Disney! I am a little disappointed that my daughter has outgrown the princesses and my son isn't excited, but they have been diligently earning their disney dollars so I think the excitement is starting to increase.

I will post our itinerary soon as it would be awesome to bump into many of you!

Oh, we are going 9/24 - 10/1 and attending MNSSHP on the 29th.

[WeluvDisney2]

Hi Everyone! :wave2: We will be at POP Sept. 30- Oct. 8. It will be me (35), Dh (37) our four kids (listed in my signature) :) My dad (58), My sister (31), my uncle (39) and my grandmother (78).
My husbands' best friend, his two daughters, his wife, and his step daughter will all be there too! Talk about a grand gathering! :jumping1: :jumping1:
I will be the one with the three guys drinking Margaritas. I'll be drinking the Pina Colada and actually doing laundry. :laundy:

[WeluvDisney2]

We're staying in Hyannis and the competition is at the rink in Bourne.
Hi Chris :wave2: My kids have skated at Gallo! Have a great time!

[BriansPyxie042]

I am a little disappointed that my daughter has outgrown the princesses and my son isn't excited, but they have been diligently earning their disney dollars so I think the excitement is starting to increase.

Our DD, who will be 6 in December, has almost outgrown the princesses. :rolleyes: She's really into pirates now, and has decided that for MNSSHP she wants to be Elizabeth Swann-Turner. (She originally wanted to be Jack Sparrow, she such a tom-boy :lmao: ) And, it's all about the thrill rides at the parks now. Which is fine with me because my DH is such a "bock-bock" http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j179/BriansPyxie042/chicken.jpghe won't ride anything.

Anyway, here's our schedule:

9/30- Check-in around noon, hopefully
Boatwright's ~ 6:15
DH & DD off to the pool, me off to bed (after having been up for over
24 hours & driving for 14 I'll be running on pure Disney magic by then)
10/1- Disney-MGM Studios (morning)
Magic Kingdom (afternoon)
Pecos Bill Café for lunch
Columbia Harbour House for dinner
10/2- Epcot
Food & Wine Festival for lunch
Akershus ~ 6:05
10/3- Animal Kingdom (morning)
Donald's Breakfastosaurus ~ 9:00
Tusker House for a late lunch
Disney-MGM Studios (afternoon) & Fantasmic!
Laundry Meet if we get there in time
10/4- Disney-MGM Studios
Sci-Fi ~ 12:10
50's Prime Time ~ 5:15
10/5- Downtown Disney (morning)
Rain Forest Café for lunch
Magic Kingdom for MNSSHP
Liberty Tree Tavern ~ 4:25
:hyper: Candy! Candy! Candy! :hyper: Umm, I mean candy for DD :rolleyes1
10/6- Epcot
Tangierine Café for lunch
Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room ~ 7:20 & Illuminations
10/7- Check-out early morning
Park Hopping all day, everyone gets to pick a few favorite things to
do for one last Disney Hoorah!
Start home around 10:00 or 11:00pm

[iwynlea]

I have our itenary, but the more I look at it, the more I'm not sure what I was thinking when I put it togther! LOL! This is HIGHLY subject to change, but for now...

Saturday, September 30
Arrive sometime late afternoon, since we're flying into Jacksonville and have to drive to Orlando
Check-in as soon as we arrive, hopefully around 5pm
MGM & Fantasmic
Raglan Road @ 9:30 p.m.
Probably Adventurer's Club after dinner

Sunday, October 1
Epcot morning
Afternoon break @ the pool at POP
Whispering Canyon Cafe @ 5 p.m.
MK night - Spectro @ 8, Wishes @ 9 -- I think the is EMH night

Monday, Oct 2
Epcot morning
Coral Reef restaurant at 11:30am
Back to POP for rest & change for MNSSHP!
MK around 5pm for MNSSHP, dinner probably at Cosmic Rays -- I'm all about the characters during MNSSHP!

Tuesday, October 3
MGM all day, probably with a break somewhere early afternoon
Fantasmic @ 7:30pm
Concourse Steakhouse 9:30 pm

Wednesday, October 4
AK all day, probably without a break since they close so early
Laundry day for us
California Grill @ 7:40 pm, Wishes @ 9:00 p.m., so hopefully we'll just be finishing dinner as the fireworks start..always wanted to eat here!

Thursday, October 5
Epcot morning
Beaches & Cream for lunch
Take a nap and change into costumes for MNSSHP
MK & our 2nd MNSSHP

Friday, October 6
Not sure of morning park
Boma @ 4:30 pm
AK for the Evening EMH - I want to see EE all lit up!

Saturday, October 7
Note sure of morning park
Break, Nap, Pool, etc.
Epcot evening
Le Cellier @ 7:30pm
Illuminations

[B]Sunday, October 8[B]
Not sure of park...probably AK
Not sure yet when we have to leave, either...haven't booked the airfare yet!


I'm so excited, because we get to eat a bunch of new restaurants, and a couple of our absolute favorites (Boma and Le Cellier). We haven't had a trip this long since our honeymoon, so I'm hopeing it will be somewhat relaxed..although I'm a 'commando tourist' so rest isn't usually in the vocabulary!! :rotfl:

[lady_hlh]

We'll be at the POP 9/24 to 10/1. Our cast of characters is me (45), DH (44) and DD (4) who is still in love with everything princess. This is our second time at the Pop because my DH and DD loved it so much last year that they didn't want to hear any suggestions from me about trying a different resort. Here is our itinerary so far unless I change my mind about something again.

9/24 Check in by noon and head to MK, 5:05 Crystal Palace

9/25 AM at MGM, 6:00 PM Chef Mickey’s, Spectromagic, Wishes

9/26 AM at MK, 4:30 Stars and Cars Parade, 5:20 Mama Melrose Fantasmic Package

9/27 AM at AK, 6:05 Norway PSB, Illuminations

9/28 AM at Epcot, 6:00 Coral Reef

9/29 11:40 Le Cellier, 2:50 BBB ADR for my DD, MNSSHP

9/30 Lazy day at the pool or shopping at DTD, 5:20 ADR Kona Cafe

10/1 Flight Leaves at 11:30

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

hi there! my itinerary is :

Arrive 29th at around 330 0r 4
hang out around resort MAYBe do some DTD before heading to the pool at 930 and see if anyone is there :)

30th
OHANA at 635pm for dinner
hang out at resort
do some shoppppping $$$$!!

1st
Chef Mickey's 1120am
BOMA 6pm

Scope out the POP pool!

maybe get in some Epcot or MGM this day too!!

2nd
AK and MGM

3rd
Concourse Steakhouse
530pm
just resort hop along the monrail and shop!
maybe do some MK!

Laundry MEET!!!

4th
MK and Epcot
Crystal Palace 805am
Le CEllier 8pm

Thinking about doing family magic tour in the AM?!

5th
DTD!!!! and MNSSHP!!! :woohoo:

6th
Whispering Canyon Cafe 1pm

on the road to go home :sad:

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

:bounce:

alright it's been awhile POPpers!

Favorite land in MAgic Kingdom???

I would have to go with Tomorrowland!!

i love the TTA, SM and BUZZ!!!!!

DH loves BUZZ and SM oh and COP!!!

and Cosmic Rays is DELISH!

[BTown]

Hey, it has been a while. Let's see... favorite land in Magic Kingdom... that's really tough. Frontier Land has two of my favorite rides, while I think I really enjoy the atmosphere of Adventure Land... but since I always have been, and always will be a geek at heart, Tomorrowland is my fav. Of course, I still prefer the OLD Tomorrowland, but when the new one is lit up at night, it's amazing.

[scrappinmom]

Hi everyone !!! I'm home! WOW, nothing like a week and a half somewhere else to make you want to go to Disney EVEN more!!!! We had a great time though, just very...relaxing.....relaxing.....

My dd's Ice skating team won 4th place! An international medal! We were 199% thrilled!

Went whale watching off Provincetown...amazing...THAt was the highlight of the trip for me. I found Martha's Vineyard to be a bit, ok a lot boring. Cape Cod in general was fun, the beaches are great, low tide is amazing, I swear we walked miles out before hitting water!

& here's the cool part...now that I'm back...WE'RE IN DOUBLE DIGITS BABY!!!! WAHOO! I am so psyched! My girls must have said a dozen times "couldn't we have saved this money to go to Disney?" hahahah they are going to be so surprised!

Itinerary:

Sat 9/30 - Arrive MCO 10:25 am, Happy Limo to POP, head over to MK ASAP. Try to see/do some of Fantasyland. Dinner at Crystal Palace 6:25 pm. Stay for Spectro & Wishes

Sun 10/1 - Animal Kingdom at opening, Rainforest lunch 1pm. Stay for parade. Head back to POP for swimming

Mon 10/2 - Epcot Day, WOrld Showcase day, (plus testtrack), Norway Lunch 1pm. Might stay for Illuminations.

Tues 10/3: SeaWorld Day - Still not sure how we're getting there. might end up taking Lynx bus. Seating #1 for Dine w/ Shamu

Wed 10/4 - MGM day, HollyWood& Vine lunch 11:40, Parade 4, head over to Poly - Spirit of ALoha 8pm

Thurs 10/5: DTD am, BB Boutique 11am, both girls Crown treatment. MNSSHP, LTT Dinner 5:30

Fri 10/6: LATE morning, be at Epcot, Garden Grill 11:30, do rest of Epcot. Chef Mickey's dinner 7:20

Saturday 10/7: MK , CRT Lunch 1:55, Share a Dream parade 3pm

Sunday: 10/8 Crystal Palace 8:am, Lv MCO 7:45 pm.

Obviously I still have my counter service & a few other things to plug in here.

Let's see..my favorite land? Has to be FantasyLand - I know kinda silly for a 40 yr old...but I LOVE it!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

geek at heart


:lmao:

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

welcome back Scrappin mom!!! congrats on the 4th place!! :woohoo:

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

welcome back Scrappin mom!!! congrats on the 4th place!! :woohoo:

[PureTcrazy]

I like rides here and there, but for just being at MK, Main Street is my favorite place!

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

My fave land in MK is Fantasyland. I love all of the ride there.

[BTown]

Speaking of Magic Kingdom, I have to ask - how does everyone feel about the changes to Pirates of the Carribean?

I saw some video today of some of the new features they've added, and they look amazing, but I just don't think its right changing a classic like that. It's like, trying to re-write text books or something.

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

i'm interested to see it and tthen aske what DH thinks. he has no clue it was changed, so i am curious to see if it even makes a difference.. :)

[scrappinmom]

I dunno - we'll see. I haven't read a lot about the changes yet....but I'm not a big fan of change in the first place...

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Faavorite Country in WS??

Mine is Morocco for the Shopping and France for the Quiche!

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

I'm interested in seeing the new Johnny Depp figure at POTC! :love: My favorite country in WS is Japan.

[kaylie&laurensmom]

OK - I will try to answer all the questions posed in this thread!

We will be at POP Sept 23 - Oct 2. Me (32 - Supermom/Financial Analyst/Accountant/Master Disney Planner & Scrapbooker), DH (30 - Superdad/works in receiving at a major retail distribution center doing something that's hard to explain/Master Landscaper), DD7 (thinks she rules the house/Disney channelaholic/ToT lover since age 4/Super Diva), and DD2 (thinks she rules the house/loves hugs & kisses/fears nothing). We all enjoy family time together and church activities.

This is our third trip to DisneyWorld (all in September - we love the low crowds and great deals) and our second to POP. We skipped 2004 because I was 9 months pregnant in September! This year my brother (26 - restaurant manager) and brand new sister-in-law (27 - cosmetic counter manager at major department store) will be joining us at POP Sept 24 - 30 for their very first Disney trip! We are still waiting on airfares to come down - maybe after the summer season. Last year we flew $160 round trip on Delta and missed out on the $39 each way from Southwest that we're hoping will repeat itself (or a least something close). We will have to pay for DD2 return flight only as she's turning 2 at Disney!

We do not have a favorite or least favorite park because we love many things at each one! Our favorite ride, hands down, is ToT. Least favorite is Stitch (horrible)! DD2 loves everything that she's able to ride! Our favorite night show is Fantasmic. Drinks - Me (Margarita/Diet Coke), DH (Sprite/Beer), DD7 (Diet Sprite), DD2 (Juice). No favorite country at Epcot yet - we've never been to them all (we're fixing that on this trip).

Our itinerary is as follows:

Saturday Sept 23
Arrive mid-afternoon (hopefully)
Lunch & pool time at POP
MK - Evening
Dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern - 5:55
Spectro & Wishes

Sunday Sept 24
MGM - arrive at opening
Lunch at Backlot Express or Toy Story Pizza Planet
Afternoon break for naps
Afternoon parade
Dinner at Whispering Canyon Café - 7:00

Monday Sept 25
Epcot Future World - arrive at opening
Brunch at Princess Storybook (Norway) - 10:20
Snack in France
Afternoon break for naps
Dinner at Coral Reef - 5:20
Swimming after dinner

Tuesday Sept 26
Magic Kingdom - arrive at opening
Lunch at Casey's, Pecos Bill's, or Columbia Harbour House
Afternoon parade
Dinner at Kona Café - 5:20
Swimming after dinner with DD7; other parent to bed with DD2 (no afternoon nap today!)

Wednesday Sept 27
Animal Kingdom - arrive at opening - EMH evening hours tonight
Lunch at Flame Tree or Tusker House
Afternoon break for naps
Afternoon parade
Dinner at Hoop Dee Doo - 7:15

Thursday Sept 28
Sleep in today!
Swimming & lunch at POP
MGM - arrive around 12:00
Dinner at Mama Melrose - 4:20
Fantasmic

Friday Sept 29
DD2 BIRTHDAY!! :bday:
Magic Kingdom - arrive at opening
Lunch at Casey's, Pecos Bill's, or Columbia Harbour House
Afternoon break for naps
Birthday Dinner at 'OHana - 5:25
MNSSHP!

Saturday Sept 30
Sleep in/Swimming
Epcot World Showcase - arrive at opening (11:00)
Food & Wine Festival sampling
Survivor Concert - 5:45
Dinner at San Angel Inn - 7:00
Illuminations

Sunday Oct 1
Animal Kingdom?? Not written in stone
Dinner at Planet Hollywood - 5:30
Explore Downtown Disney

Monday Oct 2
Check out
Breakfast at Boma - 9:00
MGM?? Not written in stone
Fly back to Birmingham :sad2:

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Morning POPpers! :wave:

[scrappinmom]

Let's see, favorite country......

Mexico...but only cause I love Margaritas!

[BTown]

Hey guys, I'm totally slacking on checking these boards - I'm just a month shy now of finishing summer school, which is this case, means graduating, and I'm starting to feel like there is no light at the end of the tunnel, of course, I know the light is right there, just about 87 days away (wow, is it really that close now, or am I just bad at counting?).

Anyway, welcome to all who have just joined us.

As far as a favorite WS country, that's hard to say, but I think I end up spending more time in Germany than anywhere else, mainly because of the beer and that awesome candy store..

I got a question - We have any Lost fans on this board? I just found out that the Season 3 is going to start on Oct 4, which means I am going to have to change some ADR's, because, I may be at Disney World, but I'm not missing that show for anything.

Also, this is a bit off topic, but today makes 5 weeks since I have smoked a cigarette - now if only those cravings would go away, I'd be set...

[binkyj826]

Lets see...favorite land in MK? I would also have to go with Main Street. Its that "feeling" you get when you first enter MK and walk down Main Street.
Favorite country? I like Mexico and Morocco.

I LOVE Lost! Didn't know it was starting while I will be at Disney. I hope DH remembers to tape it for me!

Hope everyone has a great and safe 4th of July pixiedust:

[OzFan]

I'm just now checking in here, so here goes:
Cast: DH John 41, myself Pam 39, our 4 daughters, 17, 15, 13, and our Princess 8. We are part of a Grand Gathering of 16. We are all staying at the POP checking in Sept. 30th and checking out October 7th. My favorite park is by far is MK with AK coming in a close 2nd. My favorite ride is Haunted Mansion. I really don't have a favorite country in EPCOT. I just like walking around and seeing the different sights. Here are our ADR's:
Sat. 30- AK
Ohana- 6:40
Sun. 1- MK
Concourse Steakhouse- 5:40 (16 of us)
Mon. 2- MGM
Boma- 6:25
Tues. 3-EPCOT
LeCellier- 6:20
Wed. 4- EPCOT
Whispering Canyon- 6:50 (16 0f us)
Thurs. 5 MK
Chef Mickey's 7:45
Fri. 6- AK
Kona Cafe- 5:10
Sat. 7- EARLY FLIGHT HOME!

[scrappinmom]

You know what? Can I just say that I can't wait for my kiddos to get older so I can go eat at all the awesome places in WDW! My girls are still character hogs! So we use all our meals for character ones ! I don't mind most of the time......but when I see you guys with one or maybe 2 of them...I get a little "green!"

Oh well, they won't be princess paparatzi forever!!!!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

I got a question - We have any Lost fans on this board? I just found out that the Season 3 is going to start on Oct 4, which means I am going to have to change some ADR's, because, I may be at Disney World, but I'm not missing that show for anything.


AUGHHHHH AUGHHHHH AUGHHH!!! are you SERIOUS!??!?!! OH dear!!! now i know we will miss it!! NO WAY! grrr... this is driving me crazy!!! and they will replay it saturday but we still won't be home :sad2:

anyways i'm a lost fan ;)

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

You know what? Can I just say that I can't wait for my kiddos to get older so I can go eat at all the awesome places in WDW! My girls are still character hogs! So we use all our meals for character ones ! I don't mind most of the time......but when I see you guys with one or maybe 2 of them...I get a little "green!"

Oh well, they won't be princess paparatzi forever!!!!

my DD hasn't reached that stage yet! YIKES! and DS is stilla baby, so for now we still do what we want! haha....

[MMPC123]

HI, just "popping" in to subscribe and say hello :goodvibes I'm Janine and my family and me will be joining everyone at POP this Sept/Oct. We loved it last year and the free dining has us back for more! :banana: :cheer2: :banana:

Little one is sleeping and I should be doing anything but sitting at the computer :rolleyes1 Promise to introduce myself properly later (like midnite- when I usually get to type and read) :surfweb:

Can't wait to see everyone at the pool this fall.

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

MMPC123 ahhh leave everything else for DH and get online ;) haha that' what i do when the little ones are sleeping! it's my sanity :teeth: look forward to chatting with you later!!

[ExPirateShopGirl]

You know what? Can I just say that I can't wait for my kiddos to get older so I can go eat at all the awesome places in WDW! My girls are still character hogs! So we use all our meals for character ones ! I don't mind most of the time......but when I see you guys with one or maybe 2 of them...I get a little "green!"

Oh well, they won't be princess paparatzi forever!!!!

Funny how we miss the regular grown-up things after a while of raising toddlers and tykes. Don't blink... you'll be where I am before you know it.

We'll be spending Sept 29 through Oct 8th at Pop... because it's the last fall school break my kids will have together before DD17 is off to college!

:thumbsup2

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

ExPirate ShopGirl, welcome aboard and don't forget to sign up on my list of POPpers and add your ADRs over there too!!

Click here!! (http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1090228)

[MMPC123]

OK I'm back and as promised it is past midnight. My family worries about me sitting in the dark staring into the computer screen but its all for them! So much research, so much info... need to plan... need to make it all perfect...

OK enough bs. I LOVE WDW. The trips are ALL for me! There I said it, I'll move on.

Cast: Me, 43, part time dialysis tech, DH, Mike, 42, surveyor, DD's 9 and 2 princess: princess:
3rd family trip Twice at POP, Once at all stars. I visited once with my best friends family way back when there where ABCD tickets and Magic Kingdom was all there was. ( and we where happy to have just that)

My favorite memory dates back to that very first visit-- My friend Sue and I, alone, set free in the park from the parents and many cousins she had, hanging out as only young teenagers can do (little or no $$, too young to get into any "real" trouble, but sullen and bored) Along comes Eeyore and he joins us in our lounging, hanging out, sort of blue state of mind. Then he gets up and wanders off. No crowds, no lines, -drat- no camera! But the whole encounter still lives perfectly clear in my head, just like I was 12 or 13 again. (must comment on how well those trip report people manage to paint a picture with words-- much harder to express myself with no body language and hand gestures)

Favorite park- Magic Kingdom of course but Animal kingdom a close 2nd (DD 9 LOVES all animals)
No favorite or least favorite rides but am finding it much different with a 2 year old along. Getting on and off now an issue on some rides- moving conveyor belts are a little tricky while carrying said small child, need to skip others completly :sad2: little one didn't like it dark last year. Baby swap a great thing as DD9 gets to ride both times :cheer2:

OOPs this is gettting a tad long. Shouldn't reveal all my inner thoughts and secrets just yet-- too soon after meeting you all :rolleyes1

oh :blush: we are arriving on the 30th after a few days with inlaws in Central Florida and staying thru the 8th-- early flight out. We are planning on attacking--err attempting-- to ride EE early Sun. morning Oct 1st as I see a few others have AK planned too. Race anyone? :moped:

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

morning everyone!!!


Favorite CS place??

Cosmic Rays for me and DH!!!

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

My favorite CS place is Tusker House.

[scrappinmom]

easy...My favorite CS is Casey's!!!


(might be cause that's oldest dd's name) :goodvibes

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

we are trying Caseys for the first time this year! and i looooove Tusker house :)

[BTown]

Hey guys, what's up? Fav CS place, I think would have to be Tusker House. What is it with Animal Kingdom, they dont have any TS resturants, but they have the best CS in all of WDW, if you ask me anyway. Anyway, glad to see we've got some Lost fans here. Everyone thinks I'm crazy, and I'll likely be sitting in my room alone when the new season starts... but I can't wait to see it. Or, I might just break down and pay for a night of internet connection in my room, and download the episode from iTunes and watch it after hours. We can have a mini Lost party.

Anyway, anyone here seen the new Pirates movie yet? What are your thoughts about it?

Also, not sure if this one has been asked yet, but what's your favorite song from a Disney attraction, past or present?

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

I'm not sure if it really counts as a song since it has no words, but I really like the music from Soarin'. It is just so relaxing.

[BTown]

Sure, Soarin' music counts. I suppose I should have been more specific. What I am really asking is what ride has the music that you enjoy most?

[kaylie&laurensmom]

Our favorite CS is Pizzafari (AK) and Everything POP!

Favorite music is Rock n Roller Coaster - Aerosmith!

[scrappinmom]

Happy Saturday everyone!!!

Fav song - RNR! I love Aerosmith!!!!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Fave Song is WALK THIS WAY!!! played in RNR!! love it!!

hope everyone had a FAB saturday!!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

i'm seeing POTC 2 next weekend!!

ooo a LOST partaaay!!!

[rigs32]

Fave CS - Tangerine Cafe by far

POTC2 - saw it last night, thought it was a fun bit of adventure and a great ad for the Caribbean.

We were at the drive in and the second movie was Cars which I was kinda bored with. It was pretty and the character development was good, but the "moral" seemed too heavy handed for a movie supposedly for all ages. It was more a kid-centric movie.

[mrFDNY]

Hi all,
Just checking in again.See you all there i will be at Pop perferred from the 28 thru oct 7,doing mnsshp on oct 2 and ds will have his birthday there as well,but shh he doesn't know it's a surprise,so don't tell.

[MMPC123]

Hi, my hubbie and DD9 got to see the Pirates 2 movie today. They liked it but no real ending as it is a set up for movie #3. I had to watch DD2 and I will sneak in to see it after work some night this week ( don't mind going to the movies alone popcorn:: I get to eat ALL the popcorn!)
I can't wait to see Jack Sparrow again pirate:

Rigs-- How cool you still have a drive in movie! Our town did away with ours when I hit 17/18 years old but I loved going to all the James Bond movies with my Dad and family.

Hope everyone had a good weekend :thumbsup2 :drinking1 :music: :beach:

[binkyj826]

Fav CS so far is Flame Tree - but I will be trying the Tusker House this time around

LOVE the music from the HM!

Did I hear Lost party?? :rotfl2:

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Anyone doing the waterparks on their visit? we've never been to either and are thinking about doing one!!

[i_hrt_mickey]

DH and I are thinking of going to TL... We want to try the snorkling with the fish..... We have never been to either water park but is on the list this trip... We are thinking we'd go Oct 2 in the AM and MNSSHP in PM.....

~Wyndi

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

:wave2: Hi Wyndi! that sounds like fun! we haven't picked outa day yet, first we have to decided whether or not to do it and hten we have to see how it fits into our dining plans :teeth: and go from there!! :yay:

[scrappinmom]

I don't think we're doing the waterparks....Since this is a surprise trip for my girls, I kinda can't ask them...it was a choice between water park and SeaWorld...since it's been 6 years since we've made it to SeaWorld I decided to opt for that. Hopefully Imade the "right" choice!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

That should be fun! we're waiting until our 2 are older for Sea World!

though i am tempted to take them to Univeral (AUGHHH!!! i can't believe i just said that) ONLY cause DD loveees Dora!! i'm just not wanting to waste the money only for that, since we're not HUGE Uni people.

[iwynlea]

We've been to BB, and really enjoyed it! It was, let's see, about 2 years ago, I think. The big slide...uhhh..forget the name...the one that looks like a ski jump, it's cool, but you do get a heck of a wedgie from it! :blush: Other than that, it was a lot of fun with lots of good slides and a great lazy river.

We may go to a water park this trip, but I just don't know. We'd like to try TL, since we've never been there. I thought about the day of MNSSHP, but I know how the sun and water affect both DH and I...we'd be wiped out and too sleepy to really enjoy ourselves that night, I think. Something about the water just makes us both sooooo tired!

And to catch up on the questions...favorite CS would be Columbia Harbor House, because most people don't know you can go upstairs to eat so it's never crowded! Favorite music would be Journey Into Imagination (the OLD version!) because I can sing that song all day long! LOL! :)

[scrappinmom]

oh I hear you Michelle! WHen my oldest (now 11) was 4 we spent 2 days at Universal...because she adored Barney (BLEEECH)....I saw that blasted show 6 times!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

:lmao: AHAHAHAH!!! that's funny!!!!!

Barney came on the other day on TV and I DOVE i mean i tucked, rolled and dove into the living room to change the channel before she could get hooked by the subliminal messages :teeth:

it would have been a shame to have wasted 18 months of keeping her away from that darn purple dino!!!

[Threeriversdisneyfan]

Anyone doing the waterparks on their visit? we've never been to either and are thinking about doing one!!

Last year we did both BB and TL with my DD (6) and DS (8)

IMO TL is better for little kids (4 and younger) the play area is more suited to younger ones than BB's kid area. Also BB I believe has more slides/rides that require a height restriction.

Plus TL has more shaded areas to sit

[i_hrt_mickey]

I think we are just going to be at TL in the am and back at Pop's no later than 1 or 2.... We will want to nap b4 we head out to MNSSHP...

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Last year we did both BB and TL with my DD (6) and DS (8)

IMO TL is better for little kids (4 and younger) the play area is more suited to younger ones than BB's kid area. Also BB I believe has more slides/rides that require a height restriction.

Plus TL has more shaded areas to sit



3riversDisneyFan--> THis is exactly the info i was looking for!!! :yay: thanks sooo much!!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

i_hrt_mickey--> a nap b4 MNSSHP is DEFINATELY a good idea :)

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

we're doing MNSSHP on the 5th and DTD in the morning and then the pool for a bit and a nap :) no big ADRs for that day either, just so that we can relax!! :)

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Where do you have ressies for on your MNSSHP date?

LTT
Tonys

or are you doing CS??

[scrappinmom]

If we go on the 2nd it's counter service


for the 5th we're at LTT we went there last year and had a blast!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

i think we're gonna try the tomorrowland noodle place, we've never eaten there! but it's also rarely open!

[macraven]

Where do you have ressies for on your MNSSHP date?

LTT
Tonys

or are you doing CS??



concourse steak house......!!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

mmm.. we're doing concourse on the 3rd tuesday !! :yay:

on the 5th we have no ressies at all :) we wanna take it EASY

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Alright POPpers, we can't let this thread die!! we're 72 days away!!!! :woohoo:

:yay:
:rainbow:
:jumping1:
:mickeyjum

Alright, when in Animal Kingdom, what will you go see first??


Expedition Everest for us!!!!!! :cheer2:

[scrappinmom]

it will be EE for us too! My girls can't wait to ride it ! IN fact it's really the only reason we're going to AK at all...We spent a long day there in October and other then Kali the girls aren't going to want to do much else.

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

EE for me too. DBF can't wait to ride it! Me...well not so much. I'm a chicken! Maybe I'll ride it...we'll see!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

we unfortunately have to ride all the rides solo since we have to do the baby swap :( oh well, i was pregnant last year adn i'm determined to ride it ALL!!!!

Here is my park overview:

10/1--> Magic Kingdom/Epcot*/MK
10/2--> Animal Kingdom/Epcot*/MGM
10/4-->Magic Kingdom/EPCOT
10/5--> MK

*the Days with the star it's just a quick visit to Epcot to do some F&w festival!!! it's also our FAVE park!! ::yes::

[iwynlea]

From the crazy couple who drove 19 hours each way over the 3-day Easter weekend just because we couldn't wait until October to ride EE....it was definately worth it! ;)

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Iwynlea--> thanks for that!! we are tooooo excited!!! :yay:

[scrappinmom]

Michelle....Well if you're at a ride the same time we are I'd be glad to hang on to wee little ones while you & dh ride!!! & don't worry I promise to give them back!!! :crowded:

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

AWW!!! Chris that is soooo sweet!!!!! :teeth:

and i don't have to worry, i KNOW you will give them back and then rescind the offer :lmao: naah they're pretty good kids!

it's just amazing to think that we haven't ridden anything together since 2004!!! last year i was pregnant so i couldn't even ride the safari!! :earseek: I was EXTRA cautious!!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

i'm really excited to go this year, i just replaced the batteries in the WDW water mister fan!! and Autumn is running around with it!! :rotfl: she screams with laughter each time she squeezes it on herself :rolleyes2:

i even just folded up the ponchos really tight and small so that they fit into zip lock bags!!! i'm looking for little things to do that won't make me look like a freak for doing them now ie: packing ;)

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

What's your favorite snack at WDW???

DH--> Mickey Bar!! :mickeybar:
DD--> Mickey Bar!! :mickeybar:
Me--> Slushy in the POP food court!! wierd i know!

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

My favorite snack is a Mickey bar! YUM!

I need to buy a bin and put everything I need for the trip in it. I have so many things for the trip just lying around in my room.

[Nite0wl71]

I go to MK just to get a dole whip :love:

[scrappinmom]

Let's see - our favorite snack is a Mickey Bar! That goes for all 3 girls! Not sure about dh?

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

TinkerBell Girl the bin was the best thing i ever did! now when the trip ends i toss that stuff in there and i will never forget stuff again ::yes:: it's nice and labeled so after this trip it willo just go into the garage :)

[scrappinmom]

ok I gotta know....What's in your bins????? Tink & Mich?

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

alright let's see, since mine is right here, i will say:

Ponchos (the mickey mouse ones!!!)
Our POP mugs for the ride down!!! (we are not mug re-users :lmao: we just wanted something for the ride down and these get us in the mood!!!)
2 packs of disposable sippy cups
disposable bibs
disposable changing pad liners
The lock for our stroller
the kids' beach bags for water park day
2 WDW fan misters
Bottle Brush
WDW hats
2mini fans that attach to stroller
shampoo/soap and the like
travel games and toys that are brand new to hold the kids interest!
2 boxes of Enfamil individual packs of formula
Lanyards
Window Decorations
mini flashlights and other hurricane supplies
travel games
our mouse ears
pal mickey
post its (to leave messages on other POPpers doors!!
dry erase markers
HD mickey heads in all colors
those spinny light up things from the parades for DD
Binky clips for DS
luggage tags
my WDW planning binder

that looks like about it!!! ::yes::

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

Here's what I need to get a bin for:

toiletries
trip folder
clothes
my small backpack
Disney wallet
medicine
small cooler


and I think that's about it! It's not much. I will go to Target about a month before the trip and get everything else I need like ponchos!

[iwynlea]

I keep all of our "trip" specific stuff in a strange place in between trips...we have one of those cheap plastic over-the-door shoe holders, which we bought for our second cruise, because you can throw stuff in THERE instead of having it all over the cabin. Except we found it was so useful, not just on the cruise, but for the hotel rooms too, that we keep it hanging in our linen closet year-round and toss little trip stuff in it as we get it.

Right now (from memory - I'm at work!), I think we have all our travel sized shampoos, lotions, etc., water misters, travel-sized medicines (some in baggies), moleskin and small scissors, waterproof watch, sunblock, and water shoes in there. As we get closer to time, we'll put all the other small stuff in it, pull it off the door and roll it up. It goes into the suitcase all rolled up, and when we get to the hotel, it's a snap to unroll it - and everything is still in it's place and already organized!

About a month before we go, I'll hijack one of our laundry baskets and start tossing the bigger stuff in it...beach towels, stuff we purchase as we go along, etc. so that when I go to pack, everything is in one location.

I'm getting sooo excited!!! Wish we were leaving tomorrow! 73 more days!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

i wish we were leaving tomorrow too!!

[scrappinmom]

hmm, ok I get it. Maybe I need to get myself a "bin" hahahah I just kinda toss stuff in a drawer & don't really know what I have. I did have tons of those dollar store ponchos but when it rained on our 4th of July parade I got them out & "shared" them with the neighbors!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

A bin really helps me, so that i am not searching at the last minute for stuff! that way i dump the bin into the suitcase adn start to organize from there! The bin ONLY holds stuff that goes to WDW, so i don't need to get it down all the time :) it's great when the bin comes out of storage and i can start getting excited!!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

alright we've got to keep this thread alive! others please feel free to ask the questions!!

[iwynlea]

Bumping -- it's been too long since we had a post! :sunny:

[BTown]

Hey, it's been a while. I've just moved into a new apartment, setting up the internet and trying to survive this last week of summer school, so I have been some what out of the loop as of late.

I think we are hitting that low point of Disney Vacation Anticipation. You know, when you first book your trip, you are really excited, and want to plan and talk about it, etc. But then you talk about it, and anticipate it so much, for so long, it comes a point when it seems like those dates will never come, so the flame dies down a bit (this is the low point) and then when you get within that one month range, it becomes real and obtainable again, so the fire starts raging. But, we are about 2 months away, 60 something days. It's almost here. And trust me, I don't know about the rest of you guys, but I need a vacation.

As far as questions - not sure if anyone has asked this yet - what ride or attraction which is no longer at WDW do you miss the most?

As for me, I think it's just about every thing in Epcot. I just really miss Epcot from the 80's and it's bland, almost boring, but no nonsense approach to educating people on particular subject. Also, I miss the original Illuminations.

[scrappinmom]

Mine's from Epcot too...except it's the Tapestry of Dreams.......I used to LOVE to sit and watch it!!!!!!!!!!!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

i don't know really! i like the ever changing EPCOT :yay:

i'm back from entertaining guests, so i should be able to bump this every now and then!

Favorite Disney Character???

Mickey and Tink tie for me!!! :tinker: :mickeyjum

[macraven]

http://bestsmileys.com/bumping/3.gif

[macraven]

ok, i wil raise your bump with another bump......



http://bestsmileys.com/bumping/3.gifhttp://bestsmileys.com/bumping/3.gif

[rigs32]

I'm excited. As an early b-day present, I booked my husband for the Saturday wine school as part of the food and wine festival. While I would love to go with, neither of our moms drink, so we'll shop while he's there. But, shhhh, don't tell him - it's a surprise. I'll be packing a slightly nicer outfit for him in my suitcase and inform him the night before of his plans for the day.

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

rigs what a fabulous gift!!!!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

:stitch: 57 days!!!! :stitch:

[i_hrt_mickey]

:banana: 54 days :banana:

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

I can't believe we go to WDW next month! :cool1:

[BTown]

Wow, is it August all ready? And to think that just next month we will all be at The World. Seemed like it wasnt too long ago I was booking this trip. Now we are getting close to the 50 day mark.

So, I have a question to all, and it may seem a bit silly. I made my dinner reservations several months ago, and now, I can't find the sheet I had written them down on. So, I have no idea where I am eating most nights, much less when. I am sure there is someone I can call at Disney and find this out, but who do I need to call? Any info would be appreciated.

Brian

[BriansPyxie042]

What ride or attraction which is no longer at WDW do you miss the most?

I miss the original Illuminations.

I miss the original Illuminations as well. The "globe shaped tv" does nothing for me, and the original music was so much better. It seemed like the music was more in sync with the lasers & fireworks too.

But I miss Horizons the most. :guilty: And my favorite character,well, you could probably guess.
:love: :tink: :love:

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

BTOWN:

You can wait until you get there and go to Guest services, and they will pull up the info for you with your first and last name OR you can call DISney dining and get the info the same way! 1-800-828-0228

GOOD LUCK!!!! :) :yay:
This happened to us before and it's pretty painless!!! :yay:

[Threeriversdisneyfan]

Wow, is it August all ready? And to think that just next month we will all be at The World. Seemed like it wasnt too long ago I was booking this trip. Now we are getting close to the 50 day mark.

So, I have a question to all, and it may seem a bit silly. I made my dinner reservations several months ago, and now, I can't find the sheet I had written them down on. So, I have no idea where I am eating most nights, much less when. I am sure there is someone I can call at Disney and find this out, but who do I need to call? Any info would be appreciated.

Brian

After you get your ADR numbers viadisney Dinning like the PP said , go to www.touringplans.com

click on trip planner, after you register (for free) you can put all your info including ADRs via thier web site. So even if you lose your hard paper copy, you'll have a backup. When you get all done with your info, you can print it out anytime.

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

3rivers, that is awesome advice!!!! ::yes::

[BTown]

Thanks for the advice. I'm generally a "spur of the moment, by the seat of my pants" traveler, but I make an effort to be organized and prepared for these sorts of trips, and that usually just ends up in me forgetting what I had done.

And, as far as my favorite Disney character, that's a tough question. I'm obsessed with the movie Song of the South, so probably would have to say Brer Bear or maybe Baloo from Jungle Book. Does Capt Barbosa count as a Disney character?

Are we at the 50 day mark yet?

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

56 days for me right now!!! :banana:


Anyone here done the kitchen sink at Beaches??? DH thinks he can eat it alone, but i told him no, that we will all share it :teeth:

[iwynlea]

Just a quick hello before I run to another meeting...

My favorite park character is Figment (the old one, with Dreamfinder!), but my favorite animated character is Belle (hence the MNSSHP costumes).

Oh, and I'm at the 59 day mark today, which makes me very happy! :cheer2: August will fly by for me because of my work, so really, it just seems right around the corner!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Nitey Nite POPpers!

[scrappinmom]

YIPPEE 57 days!!!!!!!!!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

:rainbow::rainbow::rainbow:
55 DAYS
:rainbow::rainbow::rainbow:

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

:cool1: :banana: :Pinkbounc :cheer2:

[rigs32]

Question - why is MK open until 11pm on Sept 30? Is it to offset the fact that it will open slowly as the family winning the sweepstakes with open MK on Sunday area by area? It just seems super late for a non-EMH day in Sept.

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

i noticed that too! oh well we're taking advantage of it! hahaha!!!

[Threeriversdisneyfan]

Question - why is MK open until 11pm on Sept 30? Is it to offset the fact that it will open slowly as the family winning the sweepstakes with open MK on Sunday area by area? It just seems super late for a non-EMH day in Sept.

The MK is also open till 11PM Sat OCt 7th, then till 10 PM every SAT in Oct, so guess is the "locals" are impacting the crowds on Saturdays in the Fall. The schedule has not changed since it came out since March, Disney's methods to determine thier hours will allways be a mystery.

To me the bigger mystery is why AK and Epcot switched EMH (evening) on the week we are there? :scratchin

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Epcot Emh Is My Favorite!!!!!!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

:wave2: Let's get this going again!!

TOT or RNRC???

TOT for us!
at our wedding in 2004 we filled an ENTIRE elevator!!!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

If you are joining us at one of the meets and have not voted yet which you will be at, please let me know so i can get a head count!!


http://disboards.com/showthread.php?p=12976153#post12976153

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

MEET INFO
9/29 930pm
9/30 930pm
10/1 930pm
10/3 9pm THE BIG LAUNDRY MEET! bring your dirty clothes and
have a dirty martini or any drink ;)

ALL meets will take place by the Hippy Dippy Pool which is the main
pool! :hyper2:


FOR the 10/1 meet, DH and i will not be able to attend this one,
so please carry on without us!!! and i hope someone else can step
up to the plate as there is a lot of interest for this date!!
we may stop by late, but our schedule has arised a conflict :(
ScrappinMOM is your new hostess :worship:!!! :yay:


For the Meets, i will have ALIEN GREEN mickey heads, a hole punch
and some yarn if you wish to make a little mickey head necklace
with your DIS name on it :) so we can all get to know who is who
a bit quicker!!!

[scrappinmom]

:wave2: Let's get this going again!!

TOT or RNRC???

TOT for us!
at our wedding in 2004 we filled an ENTIRE elevator!!!


TOT here too!!! It's youngest dd's favorite ride "ever in her whole life" :rotfl:

[gydell]

Anyone got an Illuminations cruise during this time? There are 3 of us and we are at the Pop 9/29 - 10/06. Thanks!

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

:wave2: Let's get this going again!!

TOT or RNRC???

TOT for us!
at our wedding in 2004 we filled an ENTIRE elevator!!!

Neither!!! I am a chicken!!!! Rollercoasters are much more DBF's style, not mine!

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

If you are joining us at one of the meets and have not voted yet which you will be at, please let me know so i can get a head count!!


http://disboards.com/showthread.php?p=12976153#post12976153

I will probably stop by the 9/29 meet for a little bit because we are going to go to the Adventurers Club.

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

the Adventurers Club is soo fun!!!

How is everyone this fine morning??

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

DMM- what is the Adventurers Club like? Would you recommend it for 2 people in their 20's. I want to go there I just don't know what to expect!

51 more days! :cool1:

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

YES ::yes:: the last time i went i was 22?? i believe! it's not a dance club, more of a social club kind of setting. That's why we liked it! It's unique is the wordd for it! there are a lot of 'skits' and live action from actors that go on all around, and that's what makes it fun!!

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

Thanks for the info!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

http://www.allearsnet.com/btp/dd7.jpg

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

The Adventurers Club -- A 1930s explorers' club, this is certainly the most Disney nightspot on Pleasure Island. The club is decorated with many "treasures and artifacts" brought back from far off expeditions. Many of the artifacts are not as inanimate as they seem and often come to life throughout the evening. Official club officers and members make the rounds to regale you with their stories and introduce you to the club's customs and activities. Check out the Adventurers Club FAQ for more info.

All info from HERE (http://disboards.com/showthread.php?p=13894108&posted=1#post13894108)

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

http://www.allearsnet.com/btp/ac2.jpg

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

What is the Adventurers Club?

The Adventurers Club (AC) is one of the eight clubs at Pleasure Island (PI), Walt Disney World's nighttime entertainment complex. You will not find anything quite like the AC anywhere else on the island. The AC presents an interactive entertainment experience in a setting reminiscent of the fictional 1930's gentleman adventurer clubs, as depicted in Hollywood films of that era.




What kind of entertainment is presented at the Adventurers Club?


The AC presents themed interactive entertainment. Think of the AC as a theater that is presenting a play. In ordinary theaters, the audience is seated while the action continuously unfolds on the stage in front of them over a fixed, limited period of time. The AC, however, is a bit like going to a theater at no special time, sitting right on the stage -- one that encompasses the entire theater -- and having the action sporadically occur all around you, even to the extent of your functioning as an extra in the play.

You are a visitor to the Adventurers Club on New Years Eve 1937, when the Club holds an open house for the purpose of recruiting new members (that’s you). You will be invited to become initiated as a Club member and participate in the various activities that are held that evening, such as casting your vote for the Adventurer of the Year.

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

Now I can't wait to go there!!!! Thanks!!!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

http://www.allearsnet.com/btp/ac8.jpg

i'm really hoping this helps!! and maybe gets some other people to stop on by!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Will I like the Adventurers Club?

The AC is perhaps a little like the Enchanted Tiki Birds at the Magic Kingdom in this respect: You'll either love it or dislike it -- not much middle ground here. Because of its unusual nature, it is hard to predict which camp a specific individual will fall within. It is fair to say, though, that many of those who at least initially dislike the AC have never really experienced what it's all about.

Using the theater analogy, a brief visit to the AC is like arriving at the theater a half-hour before the show starts and leaving after only 15 minutes because nothing has happened yet. This does happen to many people due to the way the AC is physically laid out as well as the way the action unfolds. Just as entry to the Magic Kingdom was designed to be a gradual process (to allow you to put the "real" world well behind you before you walk down Main Street), you are drawn into the world of the AC slowly.

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

What is the Adventurers Club like?

As you enter the AC, you pass into a moderately large, somewhat darkened room known as the Zebra Mezzanine. The center of this room is completely open to the floor below (protected by a railing all around). There is a small Maitre D's podium to the left of the doorway, but there is usually no one there.

As you walk around to the back, you notice numerous old captioned photos hanging on the walls; photos that document the lives and travels of the fictional AC members. Along the way, you may come across Graves the Butler (one of the resident characters), all decked-out in formal attire.


Peering downstairs over the railing, you notice people milling about in the Main Salon on the lower level. It is a circular room centered about a life-size bronze statue of a mythical god that is completely encircled with comfortable seating. On one side is a small bar, and doorways into the other rooms can be seen at various points around the outer perimeter. Antique-looking chairs are scattered about. There are all manner of artifacts mounted on the walls and even hanging from the ceiling; the combined treasures and mementos of the Club's most daring and adventurous members!

As you reach the back of the Zebra Mezzanine, you walk down the staircase which leads you to the Main Salon. You enter, locate suitable seating, settle in and relax, perhaps ordering a drink. Before long, one or another of the club members may pass through. Perhaps it will be the frumpy Pamelia Perkins, Club President, or the Club Maid (whose uniform the gentlemen are sure to notice).

Every twenty minutes or so an announcement is made in the Main Salon that the next club activity is about to commence. You will then be directed to the correct location. Some activities, such as the Club Initiation, occur right in the Main Salon. Others occur in the Mask Room, the Treasure Room or the Library, all of which are just off the Main Salon. Each of these four rooms have their own special Disney magic. From walls that come alive in the Mask Room to Fingers, the haunted organ, in the Library, myriad strange occurrences punctuate the coming and goings of the slightly daffy Club members.
When is the best time to visit the Adventurers Club and how long should I plan on staying?


The AC's doors open at 7 p.m. (Occasionally, the opening may be delayed due to a private party.) The first activity is usually scheduled for 7:20 and last starts about 12:40. You can arrive at any time and stay for as long as you like, but experienced AC visitors will stay most of the evening, perhaps ducking out to take in a Comedy Warehouse show or the New Year's celebration, both of which are just outside the AC's front door. Although it can get a bit crowded inside at times, you should have no trouble getting in to the AC, even during the peak seasons.

Upon arrival, simply proceed to the Main Salon and wait for the next activity to begin. After each event, return to the Main Salon and wait for next one to be announced.

The schedule of activities and locations can be found on plaques near the various rooms.

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

There a number of "permanent" members that seem to show up each night at the AC to mingle with other Club members and visitors, as well as to participate in Club events:

Pamelia Perkins - The fastidious Miss P., Club President, is usually available to greet visitors, to initiate new Club members and to try to keep things at the Club under control.

Otis T. Wren - Club Treasurer and ichthyologist of sorts, Otis is perhaps not really the adventurer he would like us to believe he is.

Graves - Loyal Club Butler, the formally attired Graves is usually around and about tending to the needs of the members.

The Maid - She often passes through the Main Salon with her feather duster, ready to keep all those old artifacts clean as a whistle.

Hathaway Browne - The aviator of the Club and unabashed ladies man, Hathaway cuts a striking figure as he dashes hither and yon.

Fletcher Hodges - The slightly off-center Club Curator, Fletcher is the voice of authority regarding the Clubs eclectic artifact collection.

Samantha Sterling - This daring adventuress seems to have just returned from safari, judging by her attire, and is always willing to share her stories of adventure with other Club members.

Madame Zarkov - This member of the AC often puts on a gypsy show in the library on the nights that she visits.

Emil Bleehall - bumbling but lovable member of the Adventurers' Club. His innocent charm will keep you in stitches.

There are also two characters to be found in the Main Salon who are permanent club fixtures as it were--Babylonia and the Colonel. If you linger in the Main Salon for a while, one or the other is bound to animate the proceedings before very long.
What are the Library events like?


Major Club events occur in the Library throughout the evening at intervals of approximately 45 minutes. Seating is primarily at small tables with comfortable padded chairs. There is additional seating at the bar at the back of the room, as well as on stools that have been placed along the two-story high bookcase side walls. The action occurs on the small stage at the front of the Library. The stage is dominated by the now-haunted pipe organ console, known as Fingers, that has fallen through the second story balcony above.

If you want to be right in the thick of things, there is a bench on each side of the stage that seats three to four people. Many people do not know that they can sit here, so you may be able to get these seats even if you are not first in line when entering. The row of tables just in front of the stage offers an excellent view, but beware -- this is interactive entertainment and much of the interacting is with the front row dwellers!

Although the specific events and scheduled times may vary, the following list will give you a feel for the kinds of things to expect:

Welcome Party - generally the first library show on nights when the club opens on time (when it doesn't they dispense with this show). Club members greet their open house guests with a singalong.

Serial Radio Thriller Broadcast - The AC is the site of this regular radio broadcast put on by various Club members.

Balderdash Cup Competition - This competition is for the Club member with the best adventure story of the year, which, as we all know is just balderdash.

Second Annual Radiothon Talent Show - The AC has to pay the rent and this annual tradition is designed to raise money by showcasing the inimitable talents of the Club members.

Adventurers Cabaret - Some Club members actually can sing up a storm, most notably Samantha Sterling, daring adventuress.

Maid's Sing-A-Long - Join in with the Club Maid for a song-fest.

Bon Voyage Hoopla! - The night is nearly over and this is a fitting send-off for adventurers 'til next time.


What's in the Mask Room?

The Mask Room is a cozy alcove just off the Main Salon which serves as the repository for the Club's extensive collection of rare and unusual native masks collected from around the world. And, in the best Disney tradition, these masks have an attitude! At different times throughout the evening, you will be invited in to mingle with the masks. (Members of the Disney internet group RADP can often be found in the Mask Room.)


What's in the Treasure Room?

A second alcove off the Main Salon houses the Treasure Room, which displays many of the Club's rarest and most interesting artifacts. At different times throughout the evening, you will be invited into the Treasure Room. Keep an eye on the back wall and you will soon encounter the Club's resident disembodied spirit.

What kind of refreshments are served at the Adventurers Club?

The AC serves the standard range of mixed drinks and bottled beer, as well as several special Adventurers Club mixed drinks which are available with or without alcohol. Soft drinks can also be purchased. The Adventurers Club does not serve any food.

Is there anything else I should know about the Adventurers Club?

The Official Drink of the Adventurer's Club is the KUNGALOOSH!

Be sure to participate in the new member induction!

Ask the Colonel to teach you the Beer Song.

The stools at the Main Salon bar can be made to slowly rise or fall at the whim of the bartender.

The illuminated ship-in-the-bottle that is displayed on the wall behind the Library bar doesn't always just sit there looking pretty. Keep an eye on it after the storm.

If you just can't get enough of the AC in one night and decide to return a few nights later, don't be surprised if Otis T. Wren has become Fletcher Hodges, or the Maid has become Samantha Sterling: Cast members sometimes take different roles on different nights. Also, there are at least two different cast members available to take on each role.

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

You are amazing DMM!!! Thanks a million! :thumbsup2

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

That final info was all from here:

http://www.allearsnet.com/btp/faq_adv.htm

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Not a problem Nicole! :goodvibes:

[rigs32]

We love the AC, too, but I don't think we'll get over there this trip.

And TOT all the way. I went with a dance group a couple years ago and they wanted to make shots that said TOT across the back. Then, to prevent having the "O" in the middle, it was going to be TOT*. I suggested we put "terror" across the back. They liked that idea. And we each chose a different Disney character iron on for the front. I still have the shorts, but several washes dislodged the "terror", but I still have my Doc on the front (I was the oldest by several years).

What's the new or updated attraction you're excited about? Expedition Everest for me and the start of Pirates. I saw video of the effects and they look *amazing*.

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

IASW......


just kidding! :lmao: that ride creeps me out, but it's DDs fave.,..


I would definately have to agree wit Expedition Everest! we cannot wait to ride this ride!! we are doing MK on our first park day and are debating whether or not to SNEAK over to AK and ride everest and then head back to MK!!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

SOOOOOO...word has gotten out!! hahaah!!!! our party is being crashed by DISers from other RESORTS!!! ::yes:: the Ocotber 3rd Laundry meet is going to be a good one it seems!! so be sure to bring your plastic cup of your poison and don't forget to old school it and put your name on it!! :rotfl: this is going to be good!!!!!!!

[iwynlea]

Thanks for all the info on AC! We're very much wanting to spend part of an evening over there this year...all the info just makes me want to go more!!

RnR all the way for me...I'm afraid of ToT...we've never been on it. DH hates drop rides, and I don't like elevators, sooooo...maybe someday.

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Anyone that is thinking about going to AC, please do it's a GREAt place and soo fun!!!

[macraven]

Anyone that is thinking about going to AC, please do it's a GREAt place and soo fun!!!



i have 8 old hoppers with options.

i plan to use them for AC.
i am hoping to be able to hit the place at least 4 times during my stay.

one night i will be there for the duration,
the other nights just for part of the show.

i am looking forward to it.

thank you so much for the detail of what you gave us on AC !!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

:rainbow: No problem! i'm here to help! :rainbow:

[MMPC123]

I hate to have to post but I am cutting my trip short and may have to cancel the whole thing before 8/16. I am turning to this group for support with my heart breaking :sad2:
I want to offer up my dinner reservations to this group before calling to cancel, maybe someone can be happy and it would make me feel so much better.
Soon to be canceled is 10/6 Fri Coral Reef at 5:30pm and 10/7 Sat LeCellier at 6pm. both are seatings for 4 people.

PM me if anyone could/would like these. I'll be happy to arrange a time to call to cancel.

Janine :guilty:

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Janine, i hope everything is alright :( :grouphug:

[scrappinmom]

HI there Popers!

Janine - hope everything is ok...

Michelle - I'd never heard of AC...WOW it looks like fun - Have to wait till it's not a mommy & kiddos trip to try that!

Can't believe I broke the 50 day mark! I thought it would never get here!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

OMG!!! does that say 44 days?!?!?! WOWEEEEE!!!! i can't wait i can't wait i can't wait!!!

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

OMG!!! does that say 44 days?!?!?! WOWEEEEE!!!! i can't wait i can't wait i can't wait!!!


:cool1: :Pinkbounc :dance3: :banana: :cheer2: :yay: :bounce:

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Wine or beer?

[rigs32]

Wine for both of us.

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

beer for dh and wine for me!!

[scrappinmom]

wine for me, beer for dh

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

:yay:

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

Wine for me and beer for DBF

[i_hrt_mickey]

Beer for DH, Neither for me.... :cool1:

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Morning POPpers!

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

I got my lime green Mickey heads from Home Depot last night! I took about half of their Mickey heads which ended up being 13. I kept on thinking the Mickey paint chip police were going to stop me on my way out! :rotfl: So now my window will be somewhat decorated!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

i always get scared when i take the mickey heads!! :scared:

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Alright i just want to repeat to all that we are arriving on the 29th and will be doing a SAMS/Publix run for liquor/snacks/milk/water after we check in and get settled around 5 or 6pm. PLEASe feel free to give me a list of what you need and you can pay me back when i deliver the goodies! Just PM me or leave me a message at the Front Desk anything! if you need my name let me know

[ANTSS2001]

Neither for me.... :cool1:

::yes:: they call me a baby sitter when I am out with friends... I baby sits my 1st beer/glass wine till the end... :lmao:

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

hahahahah!!! :rotfl:

[ANTSS2001]

Anybody body celebrating their bday on Sept 30th ??? My Dsis is.. what surprises are you planning ??? :stir:

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

We're celebrating our anniversary while we are there!!!!!!! it's actually September 2nd, but we couldn't get away then, so here we are :yay:

[ANTSS2001]

:banana: :love: :banana:

[i_hrt_mickey]

[QUOTE=DisneyMommyMichelle]We're celebrating our anniversary while we are there!!!!!!!

We are too.... Ours is October 17th but if we waited until then we would not the free dining... So we thought we'd celebrate early.... :cheer2: