1 Child and 10 Adults--A GG to Celebrate DD's 4th Bday :) TR Link is Posted

[cdotla]

Hooray for double digits...with summer coming up, your trip is going to be here before you know it!

 

[Charlefours]

for double digits!

My must do's in each parK

MK: For me all I need to do is walk down Main Street and I'm happy.
For my kids: Big Thunder Mountain.

Epcot: For me Soarin
For my kids: The Character Connection The Fab 5 with only one line

Animal Kingdom: For both me and kids the Safari

DHS: I don't really have any must dos though my favorite ride is Tower of Terror. I skip it a lot of trips though because the kids won't ride it and I don't want to make everyone wait.
For my kids: Toy Story Mania. (I wish this ride wasn't such a pain to get on.)

Thanks for partying with me Jenny! I am looking forward to taking that stroll down Main Street again. Is the Character Connection the one for the Disney Visa holders in Innovations West?

 

[Charlefours]

MK
1. Haunted Mansion
2. Pirates of the Caribbean

EP
1. Soarin'
2. Spaceship Earth

DS
1. Toy Story
2. Fantasmic

AK
1. Festival of the Lion King
2. Dinosaur

Okay - I cheated! Those are all mine - but I think my girls would concur! Maybe?

Thanks for sharing your list Rebecca! I think your girls would like your list. On your list, I have been on four of the rides. I am looking forward to trying so many other new things this trip!

 

[Charlefours]

ToT is a strange ride because it's so random. Sometimes you drop a lot and it seems like your falling far. But other times, it seems like you drop 2 feet!

For us it was a BIG drop and a couple short drops. Hey, at least I got on it in the first place!

 

[Charlefours]

Horray for double digits. With the summer here now you will see it is going to fly by so fast.

As far as my ride/attraction pics:

MK
Me-COP (my favorite ride silly I know)
Kids- speedway

Epcot
Me-Soarin (although I missed this last trip I will not do that again)
Kids- Nemo

AK
Safari (both us and the kids)

HS
Me- Great movie ride (missed this last time too-never again)
Kids- TSM

I could have named a bunch it was hard to choose!

Thanks Lindsay! I know it is hard to choose, but it is interesting to read what people choose when they are persuaded to do so. I am another one who like CoP.

 

[Charlefours]

YAY for double digits!!!!!

I'll just list our must-do's for MK since we've only been to AK and Epcot once and only for 1 day each so we don't exactly have favorites yet... especially since there is so much we weren't able to do!!! It's an excuse to go back. This next trip we're only going for a day, though, so we'll only be at MK.

MK
My must-do: Pirates! This and Haunted Mansion are my absolute favorites. I'd say Pirates is #1, though.

DH's must-do: Cinderella's Royal Table! He hasn't been on the big rides because we just haven't taken advantage of the baby swap or anything yet. Maybe this next trip? But since the first time we ate at CRT, he just adores it. He loves the atmosphere and seeing Ashlyn interact with the princesses. Hmmm... it might be a not-to-miss thing for me, too.

Ashlyn's must-do: I'm guessing on this one since, well, she's 20 months old and can't exactly tell me. I don't think she'd remember anyway. She absolutely ADORES Mickey and Minnie right now so we cannot miss a meet-and-greet with them!

Thank you for dancing with me Christine! I like your list! I remember from your TR that DH LOVED CRT and insisted you go back. How sweet!! I had to guess on Lilian's since she has never been. It will be fun hearing what they are after we go.

 

[Charlefours]

Hooray for double digits!!!
Let me think....

MK:
Me: Buzz Lightyear
Kids: Dumbo or Astro Orbiter (my 6 year old is "too old" for Dumbo)

Epcot:
Me: Soarin'
Kids: Nemo/Turtle Talk

HS:
All: Toy Story Mania

AK:
All: Safari

Amanda

Thanks for responding Amanda! Buzz, really? I have read a lot of people are not liking it now that TSM is out.

 

[Charlefours]

UGH! Another hard one!OK...will give it a try.

MK: All of us: Peter Pan
Kids: Aladdin's Carpets

EPCOT: Adults: Spaceship Earth
Kids: Soarin (although we like it too--my DD LOVES it)

DHS: Adults: Great Movie Ride
Kids: Toy Story!

AK: Adults: EE!
Kids: Triceratop Spin

I am looking forward to trying Peter Pan, SE and TSM on our next trip. There are so many new things to look forward to experience.

 

[Charlefours]

Hooray for double digits...with summer coming up, your trip is going to be here before you know it!

I agree Trish, especially with me starting classes soon again.

 

[KatMark]

I am beginning to think of park touring plans. It is making me really prioritize what I feel is going to the most fun for my family. Here’s a challenge for you all: for each park, name ONE ride/attraction/show you DO NOT miss. To make it a tad easier, you can do it one ride for yourself and one ride for your kiddos, for those of you with kids. So that is TWO attractions/rides/shows maximum for each park. Here is what I believe my list looks like:

MK
1. BTMRR, is my not-to-be-missed though Lilian will be going on it also since she is tall enough!
2. Meeting the Princesses, for Lilian—something she is talking about a lot right now.

EP
1. Soarin, my favorite!! (Lilian will be able to ride)
2. Nemo and Friends, Lilian

*Illuminations would be up on the list if I said more than one…I had a hard time deciding between Soarin’ and Illuminations.

AK
1. Safari, for me
2. Boneyard, Lilian LOVES playgrounds (though she may really like the trails too)

DHS
1. Fantasmic, though I have never seen the show, it is my not-to-be-missed for DHS
2. Playhouse Disney Live on Stage, Lilian

*I had a hard time deciding between Playhouse Disney Live on Stage versus VOTLM…they would be tied I think

Definitely not an easy task to narrow down to just a few things that are priorities in the parks—at least not for me! I am really looking forward to reading your lists!

Here are our favorites IF Mark could ride them all this trip (back surgery will prevent him from riding some favorites) and separate list of what we can do this trip:

MK -- No Surgery: 1) Big Thunder Mountain, 2) Splash Mountain; With Surgery: 1) Splash Mountain, 2) Pirates of the Caribbean

Hollywood Studios -- No Surgery: 1) Tower of Terror, 2) Rock & Roll Roller Coaster; With Surgery: 1) Toy Story Mania, 2) Great Movie Ride

Epcot -- No Surgery: 1) Mission (Mark only--I don't do this ride), Soarin; With Surgery: 1) Soarin', Spaceship Earth

Animal Kingdom -- No Surgery: 1) Expedition Everest, 2) Dinosaur

I'm not listing what we could do with the surgery because we'll be skipping AK this trip.

You indicated Lilian loves playgrounds. She will LOVE the playground at the Coronado -- it is spectacular

WE LEAVE FOR DISNEY IN 99 DAYS!!!!!

Anyone care to celebrate double digits with me?


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We're not quite at double digits yet -- still at 106 days -- but we're getting closer.

 

[dismagiclover]

Thanks for partying with me Jenny! I am looking forward to taking that stroll down Main Street again. Is the Character Connection the one for the Disney Visa holders in Innovations West?

I think it's actually called the Character Spot. It is on the right side of Future World. You pass it on the way to Soarin. It is for everyone (not just Visa holders) and it's my kids favorite place to meet the characters. The line is in the air conditioning and they show classic cartoons while you wait. You then get to visit with all of the five fab (individually, not at the same time). It's a great meet 'n greet.

 

[-Hope-]

Hurray for double digits!! I need to break out my calendar and do the math for us- Iknow we passed 120 days recently so I need to make sure we don't miss our 100 day mark!

As for your question, I've only been to MK but I'll throw out what I'm most looking forward to for the other parks.

MK: Splash for me- I loved this ride and can't wait to experience it with the kids!
I think the kids will enjoy Splash but since I get to pick two I'm going to throw out Peter Pan as well!

EP: World showcase for me- if you want that narrowed down I think Japan is one I'm most looking forward to because I will most likely never see the real thing.
I think the kids are going to love Innoventions!

DHS: TSM!!! And ds is very excited about JTA

AK: I think we're all excited about the safari!

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

for double digits!!!

Hmm, you ask a hard question. Here are mine:

MK - I would have to say Haunted Mansion, but that it is because it's Joe's fav, not mine.

Epcot Future World - SSE
Epcot World Showcase - Maelstrom

Did I cheat because I named two at Epcot?

DAK - Kilimanjaro Safari

DHS - TSMM

 

[Charlefours]

Here are our favorites IF Mark could ride them all this trip (back surgery will prevent him from riding some favorites) and separate list of what we can do this trip:

MK -- No Surgery: 1) Big Thunder Mountain, 2) Splash Mountain; With Surgery: 1) Splash Mountain, 2) Pirates of the Caribbean

Hollywood Studios -- No Surgery: 1) Tower of Terror, 2) Rock & Roll Roller Coaster; With Surgery: 1) Toy Story Mania, 2) Great Movie Ride

Epcot -- No Surgery: 1) Mission (Mark only--I don't do this ride), Soarin; With Surgery: 1) Soarin', Spaceship Earth

Animal Kingdom -- No Surgery: 1) Expedition Everest, 2) Dinosaur

I'm not listing what we could do with the surgery because we'll be skipping AK this trip.

You indicated Lilian loves playgrounds. She will LOVE the playground at the Coronado -- it is spectacular



We're not quite at double digits yet -- still at 106 days -- but we're getting closer.

We are 100 Days from our first day in the parks!! We are taking two days to drive it, but I am still counting it!

I like how you have taken into account Mark's back surgery. I cannot imagine how it is going to be recovering from it and missing out on things you love. I know with Lilian with things closing, at least she does not know what she is missing.

I am SO EXCITED about trying CSR. It looks like such a great resort. The playground, from the pictures I have seen of it, does look so great. We will be spending time there for sure!

 

[Charlefours]

I think it's actually called the Character Spot. It is on the right side of Future World. You pass it on the way to Soarin. It is for everyone (not just Visa holders) and it's my kids favorite place to meet the characters. The line is in the air conditioning and they show classic cartoons while you wait. You then get to visit with all of the five fab (individually, not at the same time). It's a great meet 'n greet.

Thanks for answering my question Jenny. I knew there were two areas in Epcot that have the Meet n Greets but one is exclusive DRV holders. We did not visit either last time we were there so I am looking forward to experiencing it! I will mark it down as a not to be missed.

 

[Charlefours]

Hurray for double digits!! I need to break out my calendar and do the math for us- Iknow we passed 120 days recently so I need to make sure we don't miss our 100 day mark!

As for your question, I've only been to MK but I'll throw out what I'm most looking forward to for the other parks.

MK: Splash for me- I loved this ride and can't wait to experience it with the kids!
I think the kids will enjoy Splash but since I get to pick two I'm going to throw out Peter Pan as well!

EP: World showcase for me- if you want that narrowed down I think Japan is one I'm most looking forward to because I will most likely never see the real thing.
I think the kids are going to love Innoventions!

DHS: TSM!!! And ds is very excited about JTA

AK: I think we're all excited about the safari!

Hope, have you seen this website? http://pscalculator.net/ It calculates all the big dates for you by entering your date. :

thanks for answering my question! I WS! I cannot wait and explore it further. You will LOVE it!!

 

[Charlefours]

for double digits!!!

Hmm, you ask a hard question. Here are mine:

MK - I would have to say Haunted Mansion, but that it is because it's Joe's fav, not mine.

Epcot Future World - SSE
Epcot World Showcase - Maelstrom

Did I cheat because I named two at Epcot?

DAK - Kilimanjaro Safari

DHS - TSMM

Thanks for celebrating double digits with me!

You could have named two, one for you and one for Joe! I am looking forward to experience SSE for the first time and I am pretty sure we are going to go on Maelstrom.

 

[DrMomof3]

Thanks for responding Amanda! Buzz, really? I have read a lot of people are not liking it now that TSM is out.

I still love Buzz. I know it's crazy. We 1st discovered Buzz at Disneyland a few years ago and I was addicted. My kids are starting to love Splash Mountain. After this trip that may become the family fav!

Amanda

 

[jenny105]

I still love Buzz. I know it's crazy. We 1st discovered Buzz at Disneyland a few years ago and I was addicted. My kids are starting to love Splash Mountain. After this trip that may become the family fav!

Amanda

I still love Buzz too! That ride confuses me though. Sometimes I get a really awesome score and other times, really bad! There's no rhyme or reason to it!

 

[-Hope-]

Hope, have you seen this website? http://pscalculator.net/ It calculates all the big dates for you by entering your date. :

thanks for answering my question! I WS! I cannot wait and explore it further. You will LOVE it!!

Thanks for the link! I already calculated that 100 days in June 17 but this will come in handy for future references!