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

[Candycane83]

allears says the lion dance is a video

Aw that sucks! Was hoping it's the real thing! Oh well I will skip that one.

 

[Candycane83]

my feeling on it is that since it is new we can probably catch it next time once all of the glitches are worked out. only thing I could do is swap CA Grill dinner for Tiffins (maybe with package) with a much earlier timing that works with RoL but honestly Tiffins menu does not appeal and I don't want to give up CA Grill.

Yes I remember you said that about Tiffins I think FP would work out well if it's the same as JB where it's a separate entrance. But timing from California Grill would still not work if the show was 7pm...

 

[Iowamomof4]

lol kids will swim until they are blue. if it is over 70 and sunny and the pool is heated I will swim also. I HATED heated pools in the summer though, not refreshing at all!

this was my facebook status yesterday as I was shivering in 64 degree weather:
64ºF after winter: "how much skin can I expose before I get arrested?"
64ºF after summer: "where the hell did I put my fleece???"

I was asking specifically about animal kingdom because every online source quotes something different, I know Dinosaur is open but wondering whether primeval whirl and triceratop spin are also open. But interested in epcot EMH as well! I may not be able to do soarin' and tt during the evening hours but I can do the rest of futureworld (whatever is open).

I can't find the post where you said you wanted to see all of the storytellers to quote it but I am trying to figure out how to plan that. I don't think kiddo would enjoy doing all of them (too much sitting still and listening, which are not his strengths lol) so I am trying to figure out the most interesting and hit those. I think some of it is hard to plan because it also depends on the talent of the presenter but I am thinking of doing:

Channukah in AA
Pere Noel in France
Helga in Germany

and we'll see. I'm targeting these because I think they are most relevant to kiddo - we are jewish (well his father is, I am half and half and was not raised religiously but I think he would enjoy that), we are also of german decent (and the timing works great with out biergarten dinner if the schedule is same as last year) and pere noel is just my preference.

also I think the santa in the UK (who runs a lot later than the rest, at least last year) we can maybe hit on the way in one evening.

I don't want to feel like I have to do EVERYTHING. Trying to balance what will be fun for what will seem like tedium. Apparently they have a special holiday passport and I'd like to at least get that all stamped for him even if we just breeze through a few countries. two years ago he was not interested at all.

I've read in at least 2 different places that the storyteller in Norway is the best of all.

 

[Lisa F]

Yes I remember you said that about Tiffins I think FP would work out well if it's the same as JB where it's a separate entrance. But timing from California Grill would still not work if the show was 7pm...

right, with Tiffins we could have an earlier meal.

 

[Lisa F]

I've read in at least 2 different places that the storyteller in Norway is the best of all.

norway would also work out I think, last year the last story was at 7:45 which we could probably make after our biergarten dinner. we'd probably leave after the 7pm show which ends at 7:25 - that should be enough time to bop down to norway especially if I get the check earlier in the meal.

 

[Mintycake]

I would like to see storytellers but not sure if dd would be into it. We will try though! Germany and UK are a must for heritage reasons. Too bad China is a film

 

[Candycane83]

I've read in at least 2 different places that the storyteller in Norway is the best of all.

Oh definitely have to catch this then! Thanks @Iowamomof4

 

[Candycane83]

Does anyone know if the regular acts like the Chinese acrobats are still there when the storytellers are there too?

Edit: Sorry, I meant of both are performing during this time of year...

 

[Iowamomof4]

Does anyone know if the regular acts like the Chinese acrobats are still there when the storytellers are there too?

Edit: Sorry, I meant of both are performing during this time of year...

I think so, but I'd like confirmation as well. Great question!

 

[BDFmom]

There is simply too much to do!

I would love to catch all the story tellers and try to get selfies with them. I think we are just going to play it by ear and see which ones interest us while we are in WS. I asked the kids one wants to see them all and there other woukd rather stay in future world....

Now that our flight leaves at 6:40pm I added a park ticket and an ADR for the Tony's FoF package for our last day. My plan is Check-out in the morning send off out luggage, bring our carry ons to the park (store them in a locker), and Uber from MK to the airport.

What time does everyone think I should head to MCO for a 6:40 flight? I'm thinking 4pm

 

[Candycane83]

There is simply too much to do!

I would love to catch all the story tellers and try to get selfies with them. I think we are just going to play it by ear and see which ones interest us while we are in WS. I asked the kids one wants to see them all and there other woukd rather stay in future world....

Now that our flight leaves at 6:40pm I added a park ticket and an ADR for the Tony's FoF package for our last day. My plan is Check-out in the morning send off out luggage, bring our carry ons to the park (store them in a locker), and Uber from MK to the airport.

What time does everyone think I should head to MCO for a 6:40 flight? I'm thinking 4pm

Not sure about what time to go, but I think to uber, you should go to CR. Most likely you can't get picked up at MK

 

[Lisa F]

Does anyone know if the regular acts like the Chinese acrobats are still there when the storytellers are there too?

Edit: Sorry, I meant of both are performing during this time of year...

I think they do. this is a great site showing entertainment schedules

http://wdwent.com/schedule.htm

 

[Iowamomof4]

There is simply too much to do!

I would love to catch all the story tellers and try to get selfies with them. I think we are just going to play it by ear and see which ones interest us while we are in WS. I asked the kids one wants to see them all and there other woukd rather stay in future world....

Now that our flight leaves at 6:40pm I added a park ticket and an ADR for the Tony's FoF package for our last day. My plan is Check-out in the morning send off out luggage, bring our carry ons to the park (store them in a locker), and Uber from MK to the airport.

What time does everyone think I should head to MCO for a 6:40 flight? I'm thinking 4pm

I know I've seen other people around here say that luggage isn't allowed on Disney buses. I'm not sure if carry-ons can go with you or not. You might be able to Uber to CR with your bags and check them with bell services there before heading to MK for the day, then Uber can pick you up at CR again later to head to the airport.

 

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

Hello again everyone! Hope everyone is doing well today.

I have a question about MVMCP and was hoping someone on here could point me in the right direction. Is there an accurate timeline of events for the party anywhere. I know the parade and fireworks times have been released. Was hoping to find out what times the other things start. Things like the stage show, dance parties, etc. I took a quick look at DW website but couldn't seem to find it. Thanks.

And another BIG to those of you helping me with BOG/HDDMR decision on the other thread!!!

 

[Lisa F]

There is simply too much to do!

I would love to catch all the story tellers and try to get selfies with them. I think we are just going to play it by ear and see which ones interest us while we are in WS. I asked the kids one wants to see them all and there other woukd rather stay in future world....

Now that our flight leaves at 6:40pm I added a park ticket and an ADR for the Tony's FoF package for our last day. My plan is Check-out in the morning send off out luggage, bring our carry ons to the park (store them in a locker), and Uber from MK to the airport.

What time does everyone think I should head to MCO for a 6:40 flight? I'm thinking 4pm

I think 3 hours is what people told me to allow when I was trying to plan a morning ADR. You are also going to be traveling during rush hour - not sure what day of the week it is but I would not do later than 3:45 or so.

 

[Lisa F]

Hello again everyone! Hope everyone is doing well today.

I have a question about MVMCP and was hoping someone on here could point me in the right direction. Is there an accurate timeline of events for the party anywhere. I know the parade and fireworks times have been released. Was hoping to find out what times the other things start. Things like the stage show, dance parties, etc. I took a quick look at DW website but couldn't seem to find it. Thanks.

And another BIG to those of you helping me with BOG/HDDMR decision on the other thread!!!

I don't think so yet. it sucks. it's Disney, do you think they'd help us plan in advance after taking our money in advance?!?!

you can probably find from last year but they have already shifted fireworks and parade and not sure how that is going to impact other things.

 

[Talby]

Does anyone know if the regular acts like the Chinese acrobats are still there when the storytellers are there too?

Edit: Sorry, I meant of both are performing during this time of year...

A cast member told me the seasonal offerings are in addition to the regular acts, and not a replacement for the regular acts. Many, many great options to look over and make decisions about! I've been really focusing Epcot the last several days and recently learned about the German glassblower who makes beautiful ornaments. That might be fun to watch for a few.

 

[Candycane83]

A cast member told me the seasonal offerings are in addition to the regular acts, and not a replacement for the regular acts. Many, many great options to look over and make decisions about! I've been really focusing Epcot the last several days and recently learned about the German glassblower who makes beautiful ornaments. That might be fun to watch for a few.

Oh that sounds interesting! I think I want to see the act in France and Chinese acrobats if ever. I'm hoping it would attract DS2's attention a little more. @BDFmom is right though, too many things to do and see!!

 

[Lisa F]

A cast member told me the seasonal offerings are in addition to the regular acts, and not a replacement for the regular acts. Many, many great options to look over and make decisions about! I've been really focusing Epcot the last several days and recently learned about the German glassblower who makes beautiful ornaments. That might be fun to watch for a few.

ooh i will have to check them out. I would LOVE an ornament from there as a souvenir of my trip esp if I can watch them make it!

 

[Candycane83]

I don't think so yet. it sucks. it's Disney, do you think they'd help us plan in advance after taking our money in advance?!?!

you can probably find from last year but they have already shifted fireworks and parade and not sure how that is going to impact other things.

I agree! Seems like they are changing stuff up by 15 mins to half an hour. Not a huge difference but for the party it does make a difference on how long you're waiting for the parade and fireworks along with what to do in between. I still can't figure that one out.