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

[Candycane83]

Good morning everyone! Once again back at my desk. Finally really feeling better after this sinus infection, and looking forward to get in a run on my lunch break. Of course, that's exactly when it's supposed to rain, but I packed my waterproof jacket and hat, so I should be good to go!

I had a quick question to ask of the SDFP experts here. Since my reservation was originally for 2 people, and I couldn't be bothered to call in and try to modify it, I could potentially get 2 magicbands. Is there any way I could use the 2nd mb for SDFP? I don't think there is, since I don't have a ticket to assign to the band, but I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing any secret tricks!




Nice! Dance Mom, lol. I never got into the competition side of it. We usually did one each year, but my real love and focus was on the shows/recitals. I'm not really a big team sport-competitive type of person, lol. And sucks about the health holding you back! Maybe you could find a way of modifying to be able to do a version of it? I obviously have no idea, since I don't know what the health concerns are, but just a thought that popped into my head!




You should do it! It's soooooo much fun! Doesn't matter if you're a dancer or if you have 2 left feet, every Zumba instructor I've ever encountered has always said the most important thing is to just keep moving and have fun!


@Lisa F ahhh, so exciting about the mb's!!! Can't wait to get that email!

Good morning to you too!! So glad you're feeling better!!

For SDFP yes!!!! You definitely can use that,

 

[PlutosUnDr8d]

FYI--all those helpful ADR hunters. . . I am still searching for the elusive BOG dinner (between 4 to 6pm) on my MVMCP night, 12/6, for 2 "adults". . . even though one of us is ten years old!
I have an ADR at 9:05pm, but that was before I realized it was a party night.

 

[Wood Nymph]

This board is quiet tonight...everyone must be waiting for you to get back from Zumba!

I guess everyone was watching the Cubs win the World Series.

Probably will order at least one adult and one child. We will have plenty of quick service credits to use. Anyone been that can enlighten me to the portion size? We're not huge eaters and when we go to texmex my husband and I share an entree. I suspect my 3 and 5 year olds can share a meal easily.

For the rest of the meals that day my DH&DS will eat quick service lunch (they will probably share something) and DD&i will eat lunch at CRT at 12:55 so we do need to get some food in our tummies at our 8am breakfast. Dinner is at 7:10 at BOG again for all of us.

I like the child's breakfast and sometimes order a side of bacon to go with it. Other times DH and I will share the bounty platter.


@DisneyBelle27 you can definitely use the extra MB from the other person for SDFP. . The SDFP doesn't need a ticket.

 

[DisneyBelle27]

I think you could totally use the other band for SDFP! You won't be able to do it in advance because there are no tickets linked but it won't have any fast passes previously on it so you should be good to go. I'd make sire the order it in a different color so you don't get confused!

Good morning to you too!! So glad you're feeling better!!

For SDFP yes!!!! You definitely can use that,

Oh WOW, really?!? This makes me really excited! Lol. I just went in and un-declined the mb! I had thought it needed some kind of ticket media attached to it, but I guess that's only if I wanted to get advance fp's using it. What I'm most excited about is being able to do this for my MK day, since I am ONLY going to be in the MK for MVMCP. Hopefully this way I can really maximize the rides I get in from 4pm-7pm by doubling up on my fp's. Also gives me some hope of just possibly slightly increasing my chances of snagging a FEA fp.

Ok, one more quick question regarding all this SDFP stuff. Would I be able to choose SDFP's for my extra band first thing in the morning, using the app, before I even get to a park? Or does it have to be done at a kiosk? On my MK day I won't be getting into the park until 4pm, but if I could log into the app early that morning and pick fp's for the other band that would be sweet!

 

[Candycane83]

I guess everyone was watching the Cubs win the World Series.

I like the child's breakfast and sometimes order a side of bacon to go with it. Other times DH and I will share the bounty platter.


@DisneyBelle27 you can definitely use the extra MB from the other person for SDFP. . The SDFP doesn't need a ticket.

You must have been partying until morning for the Cubs!

 

[Candycane83]

Oh WOW, really?!? This makes me really excited! Lol. I just went in and un-declined the mb! I had thought it needed some kind of ticket media attached to it, but I guess that's only if I wanted to get advance fp's using it. What I'm most excited about is being able to do this for my MK day, since I am ONLY going to be in the MK for MVMCP. Hopefully this way I can really maximize the rides I get in from 4pm-7pm by doubling up on my fp's. Also gives me some hope of just possibly slightly increasing my chances of snagging a FEA fp.

Ok, one more quick question regarding all this SDFP stuff. Would I be able to choose SDFP's for my extra band first thing in the morning, using the app, before I even get to a park? Or does it have to be done at a kiosk? On my MK day I won't be getting into the park until 4pm, but if I could log into the app early that morning and pick fp's for the other band that would be sweet!

It has to be done at the kiosk unfortunately. Any SDFP including any changes to it need to be made at the kiosk.

 

[SilSprBea]

Oh WOW, really?!? This makes me really excited! Lol. I just went in and un-declined the mb! I had thought it needed some kind of ticket media attached to it, but I guess that's only if I wanted to get advance fp's using it. What I'm most excited about is being able to do this for my MK day, since I am ONLY going to be in the MK for MVMCP. Hopefully this way I can really maximize the rides I get in from 4pm-7pm by doubling up on my fp's. Also gives me some hope of just possibly slightly increasing my chances of snagging a FEA fp.

Ok, one more quick question regarding all this SDFP stuff. Would I be able to choose SDFP's for my extra band first thing in the morning, using the app, before I even get to a park? Or does it have to be done at a kiosk? On my MK day I won't be getting into the park until 4pm, but if I could log into the app early that morning and pick fp's for the other band that would be sweet!

Your have to be at a kiosk at the park you want to use the SDFP.

 

[PlutosUnDr8d]

Was reading about Tony's town square last night...is it really that bad?? Italian is always a safe bet for DD, and I read they have gf pasta...which is why I made the ADR, but now I'm secon guessing myself. In the past, most of our dinners were QS, so I figured anything would be a step up. Should I just drop the ADR and try to get a table at the plaza???

if you are Italian or from an area with a large italian-american population and amazing italian restaurants you will be disappointed. If you are ok with chain italian like the Olive Garden it will probably be fine. Tony's gets a TON of hate but then every once in a while someone who just ate there on a trip pops up and posts that it was good. As long as you are not expecting the best thing you ever ate it is probably fine, esp if DD is a fan

I agree with @Lisa F , the food is not fabulous or authentic, per se, but it wasn't bad, either.

FYI--I have heard that you can ask a server for Lady's and Tramp's "autographs" (paw prints), as they are "eating in the back", lol! Haven't done this, but you can apparently do this even if you aren't eating there? Please correct me if this is not accurate, anyone with experience!

 

[PlutosUnDr8d]

This isn't trip related at all, however it is holiday/Disney related. Today, I'm starting to get ready for Thanksgiving. Most years we participate in a "Friendsgiving", and it's really for anyone who doesn't have a family nearby and/or can't travel to go see them. It really varies on who comes. I just learned on Sunday that the original host has backed out due to medical issues. I volunteered to host, and I'm realizing that it's a bit nutty for us to take on.

So, I'm thinking about adding some Disney touches to the meal/day. The kids will have some Mickey crafts, and I'm thinking about making some Mickey sugar cookies or Mickey Rice Crispy treats for the dessert table. After the meal is served, we'll play Mickey's Christmas Carol and maybe Belle's Magical Christmas. We'll have 30 adults and 20 kids, ranging in ages from 11-newborn.

If the weather holds, I may even get a bouncy house. The goal is to keep the kids busy.

But first, I need to pack and get the trip stuff organized.

wishing you luck and pixie dust on your Friendsgiving! I hope everyone is brining a dish or three! hats off to you!

 

[DisneyBelle27]

It has to be done at the kiosk unfortunately. Any SDFP including any changes to it need to be made at the kiosk.

Your have to be at a kiosk at the park you want to use the SDFP.

Bummer. Oh well! I'm just excited because I didn't even think I'd be able to use it at all! Woot!

 

[DisneyBelle27]

So, anyone bringing multiple mb's from previous trips to have different colors for coordinating? I am! I already have green and red bands from previous trips, so I already have my Christmasy-colored bands. Since I'm doing a split stay this time, I will also be getting purple and pink bands! So many options to choose from for each day of my trip! Lol. I ordered the extra mb for SDFP in gray, so I won't confuse it with any of my others.

 

[Wolfpack]

Magic Bands shipped yesterday. now time to stalk the mail. also quite night for us. I may or may not have fallen asleep on couch at 5 waiting for dinner to cook.

 

[Beachmom0317]

Hi everyone! I am super late in the game. My family is staying in a cabin at FW on Thurs 12/1-Sun 12/4! Can't wait it's me, DH, DS2, DD5mo, and my mom! It's a quick abbreviated trip with the babies...we're doing MK 12/2 EMH AM until afternoon (not doing party) then heading to Boma for dinner (DH loves AKL). Sticking to main st and fantasyland for MK.

Then AK on 12/3 with Tusker house dinner. 12/4 we'll explore FW before flying home (Massachusetts). Can't wait! Kinda kicking myself for not doing a BOG breakfast on 12/2 but oh well!

 

[DisneyBelle27]

Hi everyone! I am super late in the game. My family is staying in a cabin at FW on Thurs 12/1-Sun 12/4! Can't wait it's me, DH, DS2, DD5mo, and my mom! It's a quick abbreviated trip with the babies...we're doing MK 12/2 EMH AM until afternoon (not doing party) then heading to Boma for dinner (DH loves AKL). Sticking to main st and fantasyland for MK.

Then AK on 12/3 with Tusker house dinner. 12/4 we'll explore FW before flying home (Massachusetts). Can't wait! Kinda kicking myself for not doing a BOG breakfast on 12/2 but oh well!

to the craziest, most helpful, most awesome group of people on the DIS! Your trip sounds short but sweet! Lol.

 

[DisneyBelle27]

Then AK on 12/3 with Tusker house dinner. 12/4 we'll explore FW before flying home (Massachusetts). Can't wait! Kinda kicking myself for not doing a BOG breakfast on 12/2 but oh well!

Oh, and I meant to add, others here who are masters at ADR stalking will be better able to advise, but there might be a chance of still finding a BOG ADR if you use something like the TP ADR finder, are really persistent in stalking the reservations site, or if someone here has one that they are planning on giving up.

 

[Candycane83]

Hi everyone! I am super late in the game. My family is staying in a cabin at FW on Thurs 12/1-Sun 12/4! Can't wait it's me, DH, DS2, DD5mo, and my mom! It's a quick abbreviated trip with the babies...we're doing MK 12/2 EMH AM until afternoon (not doing party) then heading to Boma for dinner (DH loves AKL). Sticking to main st and fantasyland for MK.

Then AK on 12/3 with Tusker house dinner. 12/4 we'll explore FW before flying home (Massachusetts). Can't wait! Kinda kicking myself for not doing a BOG breakfast on 12/2 but oh well!

We're a very chatty group, come join in!

 

[BDFmom]

I think I want a PPO BOG on 11/27.... We have lunch at 11:45... But it would be really nice not to fight the RD crowd our first day. TP ressie finder set-up...

So exciting that everyone's plans are coming together so nicely.
I need to spend some time fine tuning my budget. Mostly to try and figure out which ADR's I should pay out of pocket.

I

 

[Wood Nymph]

You must have been partying until morning for the Cubs!

Actually, I was so frustrated when the Cubs lost their lead, that I went to bed before it was over. The fireworks at midnight woke me up and I turned on the TV to find out that they won the World Series.

So, anyone bringing multiple mb's from previous trips to have different colors for coordinating? I am! I already have green and red bands from previous trips, so I already have my Christmasy-colored bands. Since I'm doing a split stay this time, I will also be getting purple and pink bands! So many options to choose from for each day of my trip! Lol. I ordered the extra mb for SDFP in gray, so I won't confuse it with any of my others.

I had some extra MB covers from one of the cover sites that I used for the extra bands. I didn't want to confuse them with our real MB's.

 

[BDFmom]

Hi everyone! I am super late in the game. My family is staying in a cabin at FW on Thurs 12/1-Sun 12/4! Can't wait it's me, DH, DS2, DD5mo, and my mom! It's a quick abbreviated trip with the babies...we're doing MK 12/2 EMH AM until afternoon (not doing party) then heading to Boma for dinner (DH loves AKL). Sticking to main st and fantasyland for MK.

Then AK on 12/3 with Tusker house dinner. 12/4 we'll explore FW before flying home (Massachusetts). Can't wait! Kinda kicking myself for not doing a BOG breakfast on 12/2 but oh well!

Join the fun! We're a fast moving, Zumba and snack loving group!

 

[rasadkowski]

To totally change the subject! And in every possible way

@PlutosUnDr8d speaking of a hamster on a wheel, I've been spending so much time online researching hamsters and fun toys for them because we're planning to get the girls a hamster for Christmas. First step before a puppy so it's been taking all of my time!!

Plus, I found the cutest thing on etsy! I figured I'd share my excitement with you guys. So, my girls JUST got into Pokemon and love picachu. I didn't want to get them many Pokemon toys or cards for Christmas and I came across these Pokemon ball looking bath fizzies! They have little Pokemon charCters hidden inside when they dissolve, and they come in all sorts of scents. It came with little sponges, a lip scrub and mini picachu plush. I can't wait for them to get them! I just thought they were so cute. They have shopkins ones too in case there are other fanatics on here