***1st Week of December Thread ADR Plans, Park Hours, and dealing with Pop Warner***

[DisneyBelle27]

@DisneyBelle27 I read the happy face cakes are gone this year, being replaced with Pai Cha (a Beijing-style Fried Dough treat).

haha, yes! I just finished reading through the new DFB ebook and stuff and updated my cheat sheet! Good catch!

So, here is my updated cheat sheet. I updated some of the snack/drink stuff, added DS places I'm interested in, and my flight info. I split it into 2 tables in Word. My plan is to print them out and laminate them back to back, so it's double-sided:




#OperationLose10Pounds has been engaged! So I finally got back to lifting at the gym tonight, woot! I'd been slacking off on it the past month or two and had been focusing on running. I can already feel the soreness all over my body, lol. Will be more sore tomorrow, and even more so the next day, cause I always get it delayed, lolz. But it's a good sore! Also got back on track with my food logging on MyFitnessPal, woot! It might not be 10 lbs by the trip, but there will definitely be a loss!

 

[SilSprBea]

I am working on my touring plan for our last day at the MK. It's our last day and the 3rd day at MK, so by this point we would have already done everything. However, it is the 1st and only day for my friend and her DD3 at the MK. My We're rope dropping that day for EMH at 8am. We have Enchanted Tales with Belle (9-10) & Peter Pan (10-11) fast passes in the morning, an 11:45 AM lunch at the Crystal Palace, and 7DMT fast passes between 1:40-2:40.
Besides starting the day visiting Talking Mickey on the way in the park, and perhaps Haunted Mansion, we're really just staying in Fantasyland the whole day since it is the 1st ever visit to MK for my friend's DD.

This will be also be our only day to see the 3pm parade as we're not in MK during that time window any other day. Touring Plans keeps sending me to Main Street 15 minutes prior to the parade to watch it. I'm thinking this is a bad idea because to get a front row spot on Main Street I'd think need to get there with more than 15 minutes to spare. I don't really want to get there too early, so I'm wondering some advice on where else might be a good spot to see it, where you wouldn't have to fight for a spot as much? Or, is Main Street the place to see it? And if so, how early do we really need to get there. We could get there right after our 7DMT fast pass but not sure if the kids will be bored just standing there forever. Is it taboo for someone in the party to hold a spot for all of us with our stroller if I let the kids explore around Main Street?

 

[Iowamomof4]

@DisneyBelle27 I read the happy face cakes are gone this year, being replaced with Pai Cha (a Beijing-style Fried Dough treat).

Where? China pavilion?

 

[LBlovesM&WDW]

yes

 

[Mal6586]

I am working on my touring plan for our last day at the MK. It's our last day and the 3rd day at MK, so by this point we would have already done everything. However, it is the 1st and only day for my friend and her DD3 at the MK. My We're rope dropping that day for EMH at 8am. We have Enchanted Tales with Belle (9-10) & Peter Pan (10-11) fast passes in the morning, an 11:45 AM lunch at the Crystal Palace, and 7DMT fast passes between 1:40-2:40.
Besides starting the day visiting Talking Mickey on the way in the park, and perhaps Haunted Mansion, we're really just staying in Fantasyland the whole day since it is the 1st ever visit to MK for my friend's DD.

This will be also be our only day to see the 3pm parade as we're not in MK during that time window any other day. Touring Plans keeps sending me to Main Street 15 minutes prior to the parade to watch it. I'm thinking this is a bad idea because to get a front row spot on Main Street I'd think need to get there with more than 15 minutes to spare. I don't really want to get there too early, so I'm wondering some advice on where else might be a good spot to see it, where you wouldn't have to fight for a spot as much? Or, is Main Street the place to see it? And if so, how early do we really need to get there. We could get there right after our 7DMT fast pass but not sure if the kids will be bored just standing there forever. Is it taboo for someone in the party to hold a spot for all of us with our stroller if I let the kids explore around Main Street?

I actually prefer to watch the 3 o'clock parade from Liberty Square. We always set up shop beside the Christmas Shop, and we've never had to get there more than 30 minutes ahead of time. Usually we grab a snack and find places to sit right behind the parade ropes. You get to see the floats really close up from that area too since the street gets pretty narrow there. I've always gotten character interaction there too, from the characters walking around during their sections of the parade. That's just my personal preference though.

 

[SilSprBea]

I actually prefer to watch the 3 o'clock parade from Liberty Square. We always set up shop beside the Christmas Shop, and we've never had to get there more than 30 minutes ahead of time. Usually we grab a snack and find places to sit right behind the parade ropes. You get to see the floats really close up from that area too since the street gets pretty narrow there. I've always gotten character interaction there too, from the characters walking around during their sections of the parade. That's just my personal preference though.

Thank you so much @Mal6586! I'm so parade ignorant. What time does the parade get there? It starts in Frontierland, right? My last step before the parade is 7DMT and I have that wrapping up around 2ish. Sounds like we would have plenty of time to get their early and get a good spot. And I love Christmas Shops, so that could be a fun diversion while waiting for me if I my DH saved spots with our stroller!

 

[Mal6586]

Thank you so much @Mal6586! I'm so parade ignorant. What time does the parade get there? It starts in Frontierland, right? My last step before the parade is 7DMT and I have that wrapping up around 2ish. Sounds like we would have plenty of time to get their early and get a good spot. And I love Christmas Shops, so that could be a fun diversion while waiting for me if I my DH saved spots with our stroller!

It's not too long after 3pm, maybe 3:10ish? I don't recall it taking long at all to reach us. Yep, steps off in Frontierland. That's exactly what I usually end up doing if we have a little time to kill! I could peruse that Christmas shop forever!

 

[DisneyBelle27]

Ugh, just discovered this Savor the Savanna: Evening Safari Experience. Looks sooo cool! I'm sure it's booked up by now though, plus it's expensive , and I'm still holding out hope for RoL and I don't know if it would conflict. But I need to remember this for next time! I absolutely love AK and the safari!

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/animal-kingdom/savanna-evening-safari/

 

[Mintycake]

Ours shipped today as well and is expected to arrive 11/7-11/9!

Hey @candycane we don't get magic bands shipped to Canada right?

 

[SilSprBea]

OK, another question tonight. I thought I recalled reading that there were fast pass kiosks in the MK at city hall right when you come in. I also thought I recalled reading that those were open early for people with PPOs. However, they are not on the MK map of fast pass kiosks. Do they just not mark all the kiosks? Trying to figure out where to stop and take care of my SDFP as my counterclockwise "route" through Fantasyland doesn't take me near one until almost lunch time, at which time all the good stuff might be gone, LOL!

 

[Maryemcd]

what am I doing wrong??

Created entirely separate MDE. Added 3 new family with FN+MN as the name. Bought MVMCP on that account and linked to 3 new family members.

Now it's 30 days until 12/4, and when I log in it tells me that.... but when I try to make FP it says I don't have tickets.

HELP!!

 

[Party.Of.4-NY>>>FL]

what am I doing wrong??

Created entirely separate MDE. Added 3 new family with FN+MN as the name. Bought MVMCP on that account and linked to 3 new family members.

Now it's 30 days until 12/4, and when I log in it tells me that.... but when I try to make FP it says I don't have tickets.

HELP!!

I can't say for sure why MDE is not recognizing your tickets. But FP booking opens up at 7am EST. My guess would be that in 48 minutes from now you will be good to go!!

 

[Maryemcd]

I can't say for sure why MDE is not recognizing your tickets. But FP booking opens up at 7am EST. My guess would be that in 48 minutes from now you will be good to go!!

OMG... thought it was 6.
Tickets are linked and I tried to re-link them and it says they were linked.

thanks!! guess I will start working and watch the clock.

 

[Party.Of.4-NY>>>FL]

OMG... thought it was 6.
Tickets are linked and I tried to re-link them and it says they were linked.

thanks!! guess I will start working and watch the clock.

Good luck!!!

 

[Candycane83]

Hey @candycane we don't get magic bands shipped to Canada right?

No we get them at the resort

 

[Candycane83]

OMG... thought it was 6.
Tickets are linked and I tried to re-link them and it says they were linked.

thanks!! guess I will start working and watch the clock.

Good luck @Maryemcd let us know how you did

 

[Candycane83]

OK, another question tonight. I thought I recalled reading that there were fast pass kiosks in the MK at city hall right when you come in. I also thought I recalled reading that those were open early for people with PPOs. However, they are not on the MK map of fast pass kiosks. Do they just not mark all the kiosks? Trying to figure out where to stop and take care of my SDFP as my counterclockwise "route" through Fantasyland doesn't take me near one until almost lunch time, at which time all the good stuff might be gone, LOL!

Someone said right by guest relations. I'm not sure if it's marked in the map. Will check when I'm on an actual computer

 

[Candycane83]

@areno79 yes I need to stop shopping! DS has a whole new wardrobe because of this trip! (I've been getting him stuff since I started planning) lol! Lucky I'm going to be busier these next few weeks so might stop me a little

 

[Candycane83]

haha, yes! I just finished reading through the new DFB ebook and stuff and updated my cheat sheet! Good catch!

So, here is my updated cheat sheet. I updated some of the snack/drink stuff, added DS places I'm interested in, and my flight info. I split it into 2 tables in Word. My plan is to print them out and laminate them back to back, so it's double-sided:

View attachment 205010


#OperationLose10Pounds has been engaged! So I finally got back to lifting at the gym tonight, woot! I'd been slacking off on it the past month or two and had been focusing on running. I can already feel the soreness all over my body, lol. Will be more sore tomorrow, and even more so the next day, cause I always get it delayed, lolz. But it's a good sore! Also got back on track with my food logging on MyFitnessPal, woot! It might not be 10 lbs by the trip, but there will definitely be a loss!

I absolutely love this! Would definitely start one up for myself! I just have too many aDRs so I might do a small daily thing

 

[Lisa F]

OK - I am 17 pages behind, but I absolutely have to respond to this before I go on @Lisa F ! Here's a big hug You seem so kind, genuine, intelligent, articulate and such a caring great mom! I have to say that your family is really missing out!!! Makes me so sad when family treat each other this way!GRRRR! I have a sister who's daughter hasn't spoken to her or any of her siblings for 3 years (incidentally she is the same niece causing me such a headache right now with my mom's affairs). I just can't understand how family could treat family this way. Disagree, argue and get over it! You are family! So glad you have your son and your BF's family! You now have this (DIS) family too! Just remember it is THEIR problem - not yours. Just keep being the kind person you are!

you are so sweet. I'm sure my family would be happy to get over it if I apologized and went back to the way it was, doing what they say and being there when call but I don't want to. I just don't have it in me anymore... and the more time that passes the less tolerance I have for "playing my role" in family unity. They have shown their true colors and how they feel about me so now I surround myself with people who enjoy my presence rather than tolerating it.

But I am mostly over it now.