The Great Make Up Trip Of 2008~7/22- SEE YOU REAL SOON! (pg. 86) ~COMPLETED~

[Trentmom]

Your park goals sound great

I can;t wait to ride Toy Story Mania


I hope it is open when you are there

 

[scottny]

your goals look great. I am going to try so hard to get Biff on TOT.

I hope Toy Story is open so I can here what u think. I keep getting newsletter from Disney about it.

GMR I will never do again, so boring unless I could get the cowboy. I have never seen that.

 

[Blueyed Girl]

Your son will LOVE Fantasmic.

Can't wait!

We're also crossing all our apendages in hopes of Toy Story Mania being open while we're there!

I hope we all get to see it. We should exchange cell phone numbers. Besides meeting up sometime, we could text each other or something if one of us discovers Toy Story open!

Your park goals sound great

I can;t wait to ride Toy Story Mania


I hope it is open when you are there

If it's open I will try my best to remember to take pictures! I will most definitely come back with a full report either way.

your goals look great. I am going to try so hard to get Biff on TOT.

I hope Toy Story is open so I can here what u think. I keep getting newsletter from Disney about it.

GMR I will never do again, so boring unless I could get the cowboy. I have never seen that.

If Biff is scared of Splash Mountain, I can't wait to see the picture from ToT!!
I hope it's open too!
We got the cowboy the first time we ever rode it back in 1997. Now every single time we get the gangster. I'd like to see the cowboy one again.

 

[DisneyMom14]

You're going to LOVE Fantasmic! The best show at Disney World! My 3 year old loves it and has now seen it twice (in real life). I say that because we prepared him by watching other people's videos of it on youtube. He can tell you all about it in his little 3 year old way. It goes something like this: and mickey has a dream but the bad guys make it a nightmare and the big snake and dragon come out but mickey wins and he dances.

 

[Tat2ddisneymom]

Last trip we went to DHS no less than 3 times. With all the meltdowns and sickness we kept missing our "goals" for this park which kept us having to return over and over again. Hopefully this time we can get it all done in one shot. First, I'm sure DS will want to visit Lights, Motor, Action again. Being as though this one seems to be the show that causes us the most "time" problems, we may skip it. Not sure how we are going to do this without DS noticing yet.

Here are our other park goals for DHS:

Rockin' Roller Coaster- We actually had fastpasses for this ride and had to leave the park due to DS's meltdown, about 30-45 minutes before our fastpass time. This is a "must do" this trip.
I've been there twice since they opened this, and it was closed for refurbishment BOTH times! I really hope you get to ride this so you can report back on it!
Star Tours- We missed this one the past 2 trips. We haven't ridden it since 1997.
Love this one!
Tower of Terror- This is an "I'll think about it" one. I'm terrified of falling and DH has always said he doesn't want to ride it. However, after the last trip we somehow find ourselves at a crossroads to bravery. Will we ride it? WHO KNOWS!!
WHADDYA MEAN YOU'LL THINK ABOUT IT!!??!! You have to do it! Suck it up and ride it!
The Great Movie Ride- Ok this is mostly for me. I'm the only one who really likes it. To me, it is a "must do" every trip.
Kind of boring for the little ones, but I really like this one, too.
Block Party Bash- New show!! We can't wait to get in the middle of this one!
Sounds like fun!
Fantasmic- We have never seen this firework show. I'm thinking DS will be brave enough for it. If not, then I guess we will just leave.
NO! Don't leave! This is an absolutely AWESOME show! I promise you all will love it!
Toy Story Mania- The "official" opening I've been reading lately is May 20th. However, they are having "soft openings" starting the beginning of May....or at least this is the rumor. We are crossing our fingers and hoping and wishing that we are in the right place at the right time to get a "sneak peek" ride on this new attraction.
OOOHHH! I hope you get to do this! I can't wait to see it!
Indiana Jones- DH and I agree that we'd like to check this out since we've never seen it.
Saw it for the first time last September. Some parts I was bored with, some parts were good. I would do it again.
Honey I shrunk the kids playground- DS loves this place. We can't deny him.
Good plan!
Blood, Sweat, & Sheers- DH and I were laughing yesterday over the fact that we were jamming out to a band called "blood, sweat, & sheers". It may be nerdy but I'm telling you, they ROCK!!
Why have I never heard of them? Are they the ones that were playing a song by Jet when I was there? (Like you would know that?) If they are, they were pretty good.

Your plans look good.

 

[longneckthree]

Catching up

We had a really good time at Epcot last trip. This time we will be there during the Flower & Garden Festival. We should get some good pictures. There were some things we missed and some things that are on our "must do again" list. Everything else we will try to do but will have a more relaxed aproach to.

Spaceship Earth- Was closed for refurbishment and reopened the day AFTER we left! Same here
Visa Meet & Greet- we have missed this every single time!
Nestle Jr Chef- Planned on trying this last time but just didn't have the energy to cross the entire park to be able to get there on time.
Ellen's Energy Adventure- DS loves dinosaurs. I figure this is a much more mild way to let him see some. 'Cause there is no way I'm taking him on Dinosaur! I like this ride.
Tour England- I was feeling bad by the time we got to England so we had to skip it completely. I've been bummed ever since.
Ladybug release- DS loves ladybugs! We would love to check this out.
Henna- I'd like to get one. Since it's spring and shorts/capri's are in season, I'd like to get a bracelet around my ankle.

Things we've done but "must do" again:
Soarin'-One of the few "bigger" type rides we got to ride as a family. I really enjoyed this ride. DS got a little scared but I think he will do it again next time.This was our favoet (sp?) ride of all time!
Test Track- Just plain old fun! Must do again.Very fun!
Grey Goose Slush Martini- YUM!
Octopus Juice at Coral Reef- YUM YUM!

 

[longneckthree]

Last trip we went to DHS no less than 3 times. With all the meltdowns and sickness we kept missing our "goals" for this park which kept us having to return over and over again. Hopefully this time we can get it all done in one shot. First, I'm sure DS will want to visit Lights, Motor, Action again. Being as though this one seems to be the show that causes us the most "time" problems, we may skip it. Not sure how we are going to do this without DS noticing yet.

Here are our other park goals for DHS:

Rockin' Roller Coaster- We actually had fastpasses for this ride and had to leave the park due to DS's meltdown, about 30-45 minutes before our fastpass time. This is a "must do" this trip.We wen't on it a few times, it's a VERY short ride and hardly worth the wait.

Star Tours- We missed this one the past 2 trips. We haven't ridden it since 1997.

Tower of Terror- This is an "I'll think about it" one. I'm terrified of falling and DH has always said he doesn't want to ride it. However, after the last trip we somehow find ourselves at a crossroads to bravery. Will we ride it? WHO KNOWS!! DO NOT RIDE WITH HEADACHE!

The Great Movie Ride- Ok this is mostly for me. I'm the only one who really likes it. To me, it is a "must do" every trip.I LOVE this ride!!!!

Block Party Bash- New show!! We can't wait to get in the middle of this one!

Fantasmic- We have never seen this firework show. I'm thinking DS will be brave enough for it. If not, then I guess we will just leave.

Toy Story Mania- The "official" opening I've been reading lately is May 20th. However, they are having "soft openings" starting the beginning of May....or at least this is the rumor. We are crossing our fingers and hoping and wishing that we are in the right place at the right time to get a "sneak peek" ride on this new attraction.

Indiana Jones- DH and I agree that we'd like to check this out since we've never seen it.

Honey I shrunk the kids playground- DS loves this place. We can't deny him. Good idea.

Blood, Sweat, & Sheers- DH and I were laughing yesterday over the fact that we were jamming out to a band called "blood, sweat, & sheers". It may be nerdy but I'm telling you, they ROCK!!

Thanks for the update!

 

[englishrose47]

Hi Blue!!

 

[Blueyed Girl]

You're going to LOVE Fantasmic! The best show at Disney World! My 3 year old loves it and has now seen it twice (in real life). I say that because we prepared him by watching other people's videos of it on youtube. He can tell you all about it in his little 3 year old way. It goes something like this: and mickey has a dream but the bad guys make it a nightmare and the big snake and dragon come out but mickey wins and he dances.

Your DS's version of Fantasmic sounds GREAT!!
I can't wait for us to see it.

Your plans look good.
WHADDYA MEAN YOU'LL THINK ABOUT IT!!??!! You have to do it! Suck it up and ride it!
Why have I never heard of them? Are they the ones that were playing a song by Jet when I was there? (Like you would know that?) If they are, they were pretty good.

Thanks.
Wow!! I wish you were at WDW with me to yell that at me when I'm contemplating TOT.
It may be the same band. Here is a tiny clip I got while we were passing through in 2007.....

 

[Blueyed Girl]

Did I say "Blood, Sweat, & Sheer's" back there?? GEESH!!! I don't know where my brain is lately. The REAL name of the band is "MULCH, SWEAT, & SHEARS" They are gardeners.

Yes, I'm an idiot sometimes. I'm going back to change it.

 

[Blueyed Girl]

Thanks for the update!

I'm just hoping I don't get there and have another sinus infection because then all the rides make me dizzy and leave me feeling horrible for the rest of the day. I can't imagine getting on TOT while sick.

Hi Blue!!

Hi Rosie!!!

 

[Native NYer]

Did I say "Blood, Sweat, & Sheer's" back there?? GEESH!!! I don't know where my brain is lately. The REAL name of the band is "MULCH, SWEAT, & SHEARS" They are gardeners.

Yes, I'm an idiot sometimes. I'm going back to change it.

That's a great name. So clever.

I can't wait to see your photos of the Flower and Garden Festival

 

[Blueyed Girl]

That's a great name. So clever.

I can't wait to see your photos of the Flower and Garden Festival

I know, I can't believe I screwed it up.

I can't wait to SEE the flower & garden festival. I'm making sure to take a Claritin that morning just in case.

 

[Blueyed Girl]

Since the countdown calendar was such a big hit with DS for our last trip, I have decided to do another one. This time instead of putting stickers under them I have put pictures of WDW attractions. I love having a countdown calendar. It keeps us in the spirit every single day.

This time I started at 30 days out rather than 54!!! This one should go by much faster.

 

[Trentmom]

Loving the countdown Calendar

 

[Native NYer]

Your countdown calendar is so cute. I love the idea of having pictures of WDW attractions under each number. It definitely gets you excited about going to Disney and riding your favorite rides.

You'll be in WDW real soon!!!

 

[jordanyosh]

Nice calendar......

30 days!!!!!! That's it?

Wow!!!!!!!!

 

[Blueyed Girl]

Loving the countdown Calendar

Thanks!

Your countdown calendar is so cute. I love the idea of having pictures of WDW attractions under each number. It definitely gets you excited about going to Disney and riding your favorite rides.

You'll be in WDW real soon!!!

Thanks!
It makes the wait more interesting.

Nice calendar......

30 days!!!!!! That's it?

Wow!!!!!!!!

Actually, I'm almost to 25 days left!

 

[jordanyosh]

I guess I should've looked at the calendar a little closer...

 

[englishrose47]

Since the countdown calendar was such a big hit with DS for our last trip, I have decided to do another one. This time instead of putting stickers under them I have put pictures of WDW attractions. I love having a countdown calendar. It keeps us in the spirit every single day.

This time I started at 30 days out rather than 54!!! This one should go by much faster.

What a great idea but I think I'll wait a while 400 days is a little long