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

[Lisa F]

We did HDDR a couple of years ago. My guys didn't want to go, but they wound up having a great time. Funny story though, I use a power wheelchair ( or ECV at Disney), anyway I did all this research on HDDR, handicap accessible wise. Got a table on the first floor, in accessible location, made sure the boat from MK to HDDR could take an ECV, thought I had the details all sewn up.

Beautiful boat ride at sunset from MK to the show. We were at the last show of the evening and it was really crowded. We let the crowd disperse after the show to make it easier to get out of there with the ECV. So we get our party back over to the dock to take the boat back to MK and discover the boat doesn't run that late. It's really dark out by now, but we decide no biggie, we'll just go to the bus stop and grab a bus back to MK. We had waited at HDDR for the crowds to disappear and with the trip to the dock and back NO ONE else is around. Our little group is all alone.

I don't know what we did wrong but we got lost in the forest on the wrong path. No lights in sight, and the little guys are to starting to panic. I try to calm the crew down "Come on, we are lost in the woods at Disney, after all" and we finally find a road. A dark, lonely deserted road. An argument breaks out whether to try to find our way back the way we came, hope that the GPS on the phone which just shows us as a blip at the Fort Wilderness will lead us to help or try to follow the road to civilization. I said let's just sit here for awhile and see what happens. The male members of the group make fun of me, "do I think Dudley do-right is going to ride up out of the darkness to save us? We have to do something, we can't just sit here". When out of the darkness headlights appear on the road. It's a CM in a van asking if we need some help! He in turn radioed for a bus that showed up almost immediately and took us straight back to our resort.

It has turned into one of our favorite family legends!

lol I can totally see why your dis name is serenitynow!

 

[serenitynow]

lol I can totally see why your dis name is serenitynow!

Right?!

 

[Candycane83]

Oh no! I really should sto talking to DH! He agreed that HDDR might be too long for DS so he said he wants to revert back to artist point... The only thing is he said he wants to eat at BOG twice! Why why why do I even talk to him!

 

[Candycane83]

Hey everyone! I just posted this on the fp thread, but I wanted to ask here too!

Hi there!
I really apologize if this question has been asked recently. I have not read through many of the previous posts
I have a package booked for December, and I would love to see how the fp process looks on mde before my window opens in a few weeks.
I've learned that I cannot see fp availability or "practice" to learn the system until my actual fp booking day.
So.. I was wondering, I have seen some videos on YouTube that walk viewers through the process on their screens. I've seen so many, and each one seems to look a bit different. I know they are dated, but has anyone seen or recommends a certain easy to follow video or even just written walk through with screenshots that is UPDATED with the current mde website? Thanks

rasadkowski, A moment agoEditReport
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I could probably do this for you on Monday... But not this weekend (need to be at work)

 

[Candycane83]

Hi all I took a few days break from the boards (busy!) So am 20 pages behind. question is the touring plans app worth it? I feel like it would help me.

Also I watched YouTube video of rock n roller coaster and tower of terror. I hate to spoil my surprise but I need to know if dd can handle them. I'm going to say yes to rnr and no to tower of terror (it looks like it would give me a heart attack!)

It's great you actually watched it beforehand to know. I think it's not a bad thing especially when it comes to kids riding stuff...

 

[LBlovesM&WDW]

Oh no! I really should sto talking to DH! He agreed that HDDR might be too long for DS so he said he wants to revert back to artist point... The only thing is he said he wants to eat at BOG twice! Why why why do I even talk to him!

Most signatures take anywhere from 1.5-2 hours, which is what Hoop is. He would be engaged in music and whatnot at Hoop, but will be in a quiet restaurant at AP. As for BOG, does your H not know this is one of the toughest restaurants to get? I really do like BOG and will be eating there, but there are so many other great options. Stop talking to him

 

[Candycane83]

Most signatures take anywhere from 1.5-2 hours, which is what Hoop is. He would be engaged in music and whatnot at Hoop, but will be in a quiet restaurant at AP. As for BOG, does your H not know this is one of the toughest restaurants to get? I really do like BOG and will be eating there, but there are so many other great options. Stop talking to him

Lol I was thinking of power eating through signatures. Honestly, no matter what fancy restaurant we go in, we just take an hour/ an hour and a half max. (6 course tasting menu for my bday was an hour and a half with taxi ride home)But I do need to stop talking to him... Hahhh frustrating! Hmm I wonder if he would forget what menu I showed him

 

[LBlovesM&WDW]

Well good luck getting the waitstaff and kitchen to move things along. Sigs are always really slow. There was one meal that took close to 3 hours. It was our DM and our waiter was really great, but I swear he didn't want us to leave. M and I looked at each other like, we are going to miss Fantasmic--aaaaahhhh!

Yes, he would probably forget.

 

[rasadkowski]

I could probably do this for you on Monday... But not this weekend (need to be at work)

Oh!! Haha that would be awesome! that is so funny and so nice of you to offer but I know that would take so much time!!! Someone on the fp thread recommended Kenny the pirate so I will check that out! ( buuuut, if you really want to, I'm sure many of us would love to watch it!!

 

[Lisa F]

Well good luck getting the waitstaff and kitchen to move things along. Sigs are always really slow. There was one meal that took close to 3 hours. It was our DM and our waiter was really great, but I swear he didn't want us to leave. M and I looked at each other like, we are going to miss Fantasmic--aaaaahhhh!

Yes, he would probably forget.

we were out of CA Grill in about an hour including sushi course. BUT we were there right when they opened (5pm). Earlier seatings move a bit faster I think.

 

[Candycane83]

Well good luck getting the waitstaff and kitchen to move things along. Sigs are always really slow. There was one meal that took close to 3 hours. It was our DM and our waiter was really great, but I swear he didn't want us to leave. M and I looked at each other like, we are going to miss Fantasmic--aaaaahhhh!

Yes, he would probably forget.

Nooo!!! That's a nightmare. I hope it helps our dinners are right at opening... I have to think my plans through again!

 

[Candycane83]

Oh!! Haha that would be awesome! that is so funny and so nice of you to offer but I know that would take so much time!!! Someone on the fp thread recommended Kenny the pirate so I will check that out! ( buuuut, if you really want to, I'm sure many of us would love to watch it!!

Lol I've written procedures for work so I think this shouldn't be any different. Check Kenny the pirate first and I'll try to put one together on Monday or Tuesday depending on how bad work will be in Monday like @areno79 work has been crazy lately...

 

[LBlovesM&WDW]

It may help at opening, I hope for you and Lisa that it does. I like a leisurely meal at times, but not ridiculously long.

 

[Lisa F]

It may help at opening, I hope for you and Lisa that it does. I like a leisurely meal at times, but not ridiculously long.

that was my experience in 2014. I think the kitchen starts to back up as the night goes on. Some might have found our meal too quickly paced but it was perfect for us really.

 

[Candycane83]

It may help at opening, I hope for you and Lisa that it does. I like a leisurely meal at times, but not ridiculously long.

Yup me too. Hmm maybe they'll want us out sooner too since we have a toddler in tow and won't be ordering alcohol! In any case if we have a cranky toddler I wouldn't hesitate to tell them to pack it up and we can eat at our hotel room... It's a little more difficult to do that at HDDR I think

 

[rasadkowski]

Lol I've written procedures for work so I think this shouldn't be any different. Check Kenny the pirate first and I'll try to put one together on Monday or Tuesday depending on how bad work will be in Monday like @areno79 work has been crazy lately...

Thanks @Candycane83 I'm sure that site will be very helpful! I will check it out, and I'm sure have tons of ??? Afterwards. So Sorry work has been crazy . Feels like it's like that for everyone lately and rush hour traffic has been HORRIBLE!

 

[Candycane83]

Thanks @Candycane83 I'm sure that site will be very helpful! I will check it out, and I'm sure have tons of ??? Afterwards. So Sorry work has been crazy . Feels like it's like that for everyone lately and rush hour traffic has been HORRIBLE!

It's weird we r more short handed now than in the summer. Feels like people are taking time off now to get their kids settled in school maybe? A lot of people getting sick too. Traffic must be because kids r back in school too.

 

[Lisa F]

Yup me too. Hmm maybe they'll want us out sooner too since we have a toddler in tow and won't be ordering alcohol! In any case if we have a cranky toddler I wouldn't hesitate to tell them to pack it up and we can eat at our hotel room... It's a little more difficult to do that at HDDR I think

I had a cocktail at ca grill too... we checked in about 15 min early (before it was even open), they sent us to the lounge and I ordered a cocktail. then they came and seated us right at 5 and pretty sure I was out of there pretty close to 6. In fact I was there exactly 2 years ago today.

You can also let your server know that anything they can do to move it along would be appreciated. I think sometimes they pace it out so that you can savor it but with a 2 year old, savoring is the equivalent of sitting down and eating without being interrupted

 

[serenitynow]

Oh no! I really should sto talking to DH! He agreed that HDDR might be too long for DS so he said he wants to revert back to artist point... The only thing is he said he wants to eat at BOG twice! Why why why do I even talk to him!

Here's what I do when my DH gets a "bright idea" about Disney plans once I have everything set up ... I listen, smile brightly, say "sure honey" and then do absolutely nothing about his suggestion. If he does remember once we are actually at Disney , which most of the time he doesn't, I say "gee I don't remember that, are you sure?"and show him how to check for available last minute ADRs on his phone. So far so good. Maybe not the best marital advice, but it helps save my little remaining sanity.

 

[Lisa F]

Here's what I do when my DH gets a "bright idea" about Disney plans once I have everything set up ... I listen, smile brightly, say "sure honey" and then do absolutely nothing about his suggestion. If he does remember once we are actually at Disney , which most of the time he doesn't, I say "gee I don't remember that, are you sure?"and show him how to check for available last minute ADRs on his phone. So far so good. Maybe not the best marital advice, but it helps save my little remaining sanity.

sometimes it is nice not being married anymore, lol. actually my ex always left the planning to me. He knew that if he ever offered an opinion it was likely to be the wrong one anyway!