Dragging a grumpy DH back to the World ~ Single Digits!!

[DisneymoonJess07]

Wish i could comment on these, but since I haven't been since I was 14, I don't remember well enough!

 

[WDWRocksMySocks]

Yeah, a mini DIS meet would be cool!

About to PM you about facebook...

Yeah, we should try to do that -- even if it's just a brief meet in the lobby or by the pool. That would be fun!

Hmmm...

Our top five are (I asked my boys lol):

1. All 3 mountains
2. Rock'n'Roller Coaster
3. Tower of Terror
4. Expedition Everest
5. Kilimanjaro Safaris

Yes, we're a family of thrill ride lovers (well, except for me - I don't "do" upside-down or spinning LOL).

Oh, and as an aside:
We are finally completely booked and paid for! Sept. 12-20 at ASMu preferred and WICKED deal on our airfare Now, to plan our ADRs without September park hours until June!

Your list looks similar to what mine would look like. We love the thrill rides too, but I'm not a fan of anything that spins. Have you ever done the tame version of MS? I haven't tried, but I want to. I'm pretty sure the regular version would make me sick.

WOO!! Congrats on the great deal on airfare!!! I hope they release the September hours faster than the snail pace of August hours. I'm sending prompt vibes your way.

YAY for all the park hours finally being out! I'll have to look and see if AK has any EMH for our first couple days. I don't think my dad and sister would go for it but if they had any PM EMH I'd be tempted to go after hearing everyone rave about it!

And I forgot about my top 5 attractions (this is super-hard BTW, I have so many!):
1.) Thunder Mountain (I love all the mountains but since this was my first roller coaster gotta go with this one)

2.) Soarin

3.) Tower of Terror

4.) Toy Story Mania

5.) Expedition Everest

Oh, you have to go to an evening EMH at AK if they have it. Even if it's just for my sake. I can live vicariously through you!! I've heard it's almost like a different park at night.

TSM is so fun!!! I can't wait to get DH on there. I think he'll love it. It also provides a great upper body workout. Or, maybe I'm just a bit out of shape.

Wish i could comment on these, but since I haven't been since I was 14, I don't remember well enough!

You are going to have to make your list after your trip. I'm so excited for you! You're going to have SO much fun once you're back in the World.

 

[tinkgurl]

Every time I'm there, I miss evening EMH at AK by just that much. Seriously, EVERY TIME! I'm convinced that the powers that be sit and conspire against me just so I will never know what it's like to experience EE at night. Jerks!

Aw, I'm sorry girl. You'll be there for evening EMH at AK sometime hopefully!

 

[DisneymoonJess07]

You are going to have to make your list after your trip. I'm so excited for you! You're going to have SO much fun once you're back in the World.

I am soooo excited!! :woo: This is going to be great!! And time is really passing - it's amazing!

 

[WDWRocksMySocks]

Aw, I'm sorry girl. You'll be there for evening EMH at AK sometime hopefully!

Aw, thanks! I think I was being a just a tiny bit melodramatic. I hope I get to go someday. It seriously feels like the park hour Gods are against me. ::shakes fist in air::

I am soooo excited!! :woo: This is going to be great!! And time is really passing - it's amazing!

Isn't it crazy how fast time if flying by? I just noticed that my ticker was just about 3.5 months and I got really excited. The only downside to that is we're wishing summer right away. Oh well, you gotta make some sacrifices for Disney...right?

 

[WDWRocksMySocks]

Here's my top five attractions:

1. Triple Mountain Whammy (Splash, BTMRR and Space)
2. EE
3. ToT
4. RnR
5. TSM

 

[lisalonglash]

Your list looks similar to what mine would look like. We love the thrill rides too, but I'm not a fan of anything that spins. Have you ever done the tame version of MS? I haven't tried, but I want to. I'm pretty sure the regular version would make me sick.

NO WAY would I do any version of M:S - nuh uh, not going to happen

WOO!! Congrats on the great deal on airfare!!! I hope they release the September hours faster than the snail pace of August hours. I'm sending prompt vibes your way.

Thanks, I watched the fares/flights for four months! I'm sure glad my endless watching paid off I found return from Seattle with the redeye flight we wanted going for about CDN$370 each

I cannot wait for those September hours - it's making me crazy that I can't finalize any plans or make the ADR list for our TA to call in!

Oh, the "mountain triple whammy" comment reminded me of something. I've been instructed by my oldest ds to keep this information very quiet, but I can tell you, right?! He Stacey, can't get enough of her on that resort room TV, wants to marry her one day (he says he'll marry her only if/when he doesn't think girls stink, that is)

 

[WDWRocksMySocks]

NO WAY would I do any version of M:S - nuh uh, not going to happen

The "weeny" side, er I mean the "Green Team" is supposed to provide a less intense version of the ride. I think it just means no spinning. I've never tried it before but I think we might in August. I definitely couldn't do the "Orange Team" side. Well, maybe I could for a few seconds...maybe even a whole minute before they had to shut-down the ride.

Thanks, I watched the fares/flights for four months! I'm sure glad my endless watching paid off I found return from Seattle with the redeye flight we wanted going for about CDN$370 each

Ha, I know how fun stalking airfare is NOT. It's such a great feeling when you finally lock down a good fare. Awesome find!!

I cannot wait for those September hours - it's making me crazy that I can't finalize any plans or make the ADR list for our TA to call in!

I wish Disney posted their park hours earlier than the 90 day allotment. They obviously do not know the kind of stress it puts on their guests! Seriously, they should be ashamed of themselves.

Oh, the "mountain triple whammy" comment reminded me of something. I've been instructed by my oldest ds to keep this information very quiet, but I can tell you, right?! He Stacey, can't get enough of her on that resort room TV, wants to marry her one day (he says he'll marry her only if/when he doesn't think girls stink, that is)

Aw, that is too cute! I'll make sure to keep it hush hush. I know a few people who have a crush on Stacey. Did you know they changed the "Top 7" to something else? It's not the "Disney Must Do" w/ Stacey. It's like they sucked the fun right out of her...or perhaps they slipped her a few Xanax to calm her down. Either way, I'm really bummed that it's not the same. I've heard they even took out some of the class lines. SAD!!!

 

[lisalonglash]

The "weeny" side, er I mean the "Green Team" is supposed to provide a less intense version of the ride. I think it just means no spinning. I've never tried it before but I think we might in August. I definitely couldn't do the "Orange Team" side. Well, maybe I could for a few seconds...maybe even a whole minute before they had to shut-down the ride.

You're braver than me for even THINKING of doing it!

Ha, I know how fun stalking airfare is NOT. It's such a great feeling when you finally lock down a good fare. Awesome find!!

Yes, I was very pleased that our flights came down - that fare is pretty darn hard to beat!

I wish Disney posted their park hours earlier than the 90 day allotment. They obviously do not know the kind of stress it puts on their guests! Seriously, they should be ashamed of themselves.

You're SOOOO right - they SHOULD be ashamed

Aw, that is too cute! I'll make sure to keep it hush hush. I know a few people who have a crush on Stacey. Did you know they changed the "Top 7" to something else? It's not the "Disney Must Do" w/ Stacey. It's like they sucked the fun right out of her...or perhaps they slipped her a few Xanax to calm her down. Either way, I'm really bummed that it's not the same. I've heard they even took out some of the class lines. SAD!!!

Oh no, why did they sedate her?! I'm sure he won't care - I don't think he'd care if she just stood there and didn't say anything - he'd still secretly love her!

Edited to add:
I can't remember - was it you who offered to help me figure out ADRs? If not, no problem at all

 

[WDWRocksMySocks]

WOO...this is my 3000th post!! Hmm...maybe that means I really don't have much of a life since I DIS way too much. Nah, you can never DIS too much...right?

You're braver than me for even THINKING of doing it!

Ha, wish me luck!! Hopefully I won't have to use that special bag they put on board.

Oh no, why did they sedate her?! I'm sure he won't care - I don't think he'd care if she just stood there and didn't say anything - he'd still secretly love her!

HA! I know DH will be happy to see the "calm" version of her. He was pretty creeped out by her perkiness. Personally, I loved it...especially all her cheesy lines. At least they didn't rid of her. Your poor DS would've been so sad.

Edited to add:
I can't remember - was it you who offered to help me figure out ADRs? If not, no problem at all

I don't think that was me, but I definitely don't mind helping out. How I can I help?

 

[lizet313]

Oh really a gift shop at the end of Haunted Mansion I think I would join you in the going broke after riding it. I remembered something about that ride. I thought it was magical. You know the end right where they show you the ghost that will follow you around everywhere until you come back and ride the Haunted Mansion again well for some reason I tilt my head towards it and it move towards me tooo no I didn't get scared but I thought it was very cool I just kept getting uhh and ahhs when that happened the kids where inpressed.

 

[WDWRocksMySocks]

Oh really a gift shop at the end of Haunted Mansion I think I would join you in the going broke after riding it. I remembered something about that ride. I thought it was magical. You know the end right where they show you the ghost that will follow you around everywhere until you come back and ride the Haunted Mansion again well for some reason I tilt my head towards it and it move towards me tooo no I didn't get scared but I thought it was very cool I just kept getting uhh and ahhs when that happened the kids where inpressed.

Yeah, I read somewhere on the boards and from Jim Hill. The rumors also claimed they were going to add a ride photo (taken at the end with the hitchhiking ghost in your Doom Buggy). I would LOVE that!! It is such a fun ride.

 

[debraW76]

I thought that I had posted this but I guess not.

My top 5 are (in no particular order)
EE
ToT
SM
TSM
KS

and for the August hours being posted!!

 

[lisalonglash]

WOO...this is my 3000th post!! Hmm...maybe that means I really don't have much of a life since I DIS way too much. Nah, you can never DIS too much...right?

Nope, can't DIS too much!

Ha, wish me luck!! Hopefully I won't have to use that special bag they put on board.

Oooh, they have "those" bags on the ride?! Yet another reason for me not to ever attempt it!

HA! I know DH will be happy to see the "calm" version of her. He was pretty creeped out by her perkiness. Personally, I loved it...especially all her cheesy lines. At least they didn't rid of her. Your poor DS would've been so sad.

I'm glad she's still there too - he would've been crushed!

 

[WDWRocksMySocks]

and for the August hours being posted!!

Seriously!! I was beginning to think they would never be posted. Yes, I know the rational part of me knew they would be posted. However, the dramatic, irrational part of me thought I wouldn't find out until we arrived.

Nope, can't DIS too much!

Ha, I agree 100%!!!

Oooh, they have "those" bags on the ride?! Yet another reason for me not to ever attempt it!

I've heard they have the bags, but have never been on it to confirm. I figured I don't really need to ride anything that has bags like that. Since the other side doesn't spin, I'd say they don't have bags. We'll see...wish me luck!

 

[WDWRocksMySocks]

Currently, I have a Kodak EasyShare CX7530 5MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom.

It's really been a great camera, and put up with a lot of abuse and neglect from me. I have the tendency to just chuck the thing in my purse, instead of properly storing it in a nice little camera case. Oops! My poor, old camera. I think, no I KNOW, it's passed its prime. It really has served me quite well, under the most harshest of circumstances. But, I do think it's time to move on. Plus, I don't want to get down to WDW and have my old camera poop out on me. That would be sad...VERY SAD!!! It's time to move on. RIP my little Kodak warrior.

Now, I must decide on what type of camera I should get to replace it. I briefly thought about an SLR, then I realized I don't want to schlep all that gear around. Plus, I really don't take that many photographs to justify at least a $700 purchase of that magnitude. So, I've narrowed it down to a point and shoot camera from either Sony or Canon.

Here are my requirements:

2.7" or greater LCD
At least 12 MP
4 X optical zoom or greater
Less than $300
Would like it to take decent, non-shaky night photos

Here are the two that I really like so far:

Sony - Cyber-shot 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Red
$179.99

Canon - PowerShot 10.0-Megapixel Digital ELPH Camera - Silver
$199.99

I welcome (and appreciate) any input you all have to offer.

 

[WDWRocksMySocks]

I just bought Aaron's park ticket on Undercover Tourist. He got a 6 day park hopper for $271.00. The price through Disney is $292.88. We saved nearly $22! That's $22 more I have to spend on pins!!!! Plus, I just LOVE Undercover Tourist's customer service. Not that Disney's is bad, but I was really impressed with UT's service and I love saving a few bucks. Pretty sweet combination.

 

[autumnpalm]

I think I have that exact camera!! The Canon Elph, that is. I'm really not a photographer by any means but I love it. The battery lasts FOREVER, I've dropped it a number of times and it's never broken, it takes nice clear pictures and the price is awesome. I'm really happy with mine. I would definitely recommend it!

 

[DisneymoonJess07]

I have a Canon and DH has a Canon, and I enjoy them both!

My dad has an Olympus and it take amazing pictures - his is waterproof though, which means he takes great underwater pictures at the pool or on water rides - something to consider!!

 

[lizet313]

I have a Canon powershot too I love it.