2011/2012 Beach & Yacht FAQ, Part IV- DO NOT POST- see new 2012 thread

[ddluvsdisney]

Thanks!!

 

[Greyhound22]

We're visiting BCV March 18-23 for our 2nd Spring Break in a row. Can't wait!!!

 

[jenneth79]

DD and I did the Chef's table at V&A don't eat all day is all I can say!! Not only is it a lot of food but we added the wine paring as well so it was A LOT of drink as well!! Such a great experience though.
~Nannette

I'll second the love of V&A...and the massive amount of food. We did the Queen Victoria room which was AMAZING, but yes, way too much food and wine. Well, not too MUCH, just never expected to eat again when we left. The three dessert courses...yes three...were good but by then I was crying Uncle.

How did you like the Chef's Table from an atmosphere perspective, Nannette? My DH and I want to do it, but weren't sure as we didn't have a big enough party to fill the whole table if that was even an option for us?

Jenneth and everyone leaving soon, this is such a great time to go! Weather can be unpredictable, but crowds are low and this is a perfect time to travel and break up the yucky winter months. We have 19 days until our San Francisco to Newport + DL trip, and it feels like it's too far away!

Thank you!! I've never been in February before so I'm excited to see what the crowds are like, as well as what it feels like to walk around in the park without sweating like a...wait...pigs don't sweat, do they? Ok, without sweating like a human.

I'll let everyone know what the Cheer Group effect turns out to be....

Thanks for the sympathy everyone. Day actually managed to get worse. Found out brother-in-law had surgery today that we didn't know about. It was also one of the rare days I had to work (I work very infrequently, about 2-3 days a month) and then had to pick Mark up at the train station this evening, which is about 20 minutes from home. But the car is back, thankfully!

I hope the bacon and tequila didn't arrive while I was gone!

Nate did return from school in one piece. The only person who gave him a hard time about the jersey was his Social Studies teacher.

Our two trips to the BC were in July and we never found the pool to be too crowded to enjoy.

Have a fantastic trip!

I hope today has been much better for you, Dee.

Why thank you! I was seriously battling it out with speel chak. I call it "Speel chak" because if that's what it does to perfectly good words that I type then I am going to mess up it's name to get back at it.

~Marlton Mom

Because everyone should be read their banana rights...

Maybe I should plan a "Last time to use FP according to its old rules" trip, before March! If only it could fit in the budget!

Exactly! Between Test Track refurb, potential Cali Grill shut down/refurb, and the FP rules chaning, we're REALLY thankful for our February trip now!

Wow - I'm appreciating this nice conversation about the FP changes!

We collect FPs like crazy in the morning, but use them all by the early afternoon. We're morning people at MK, AK or DHS, and after we leave, we usually don't return - we're at dinner/in Epcot at night. We used to have an FP strategy where we returned within the window, so we'll just revert back to that. It will be different because we're losing our rider swap for many rides (youngest is 40 inches now) and open-ended FP returns all at once, but there are several benefits associated with those losses. Like Mickey T said, we'll just adjust!

Yep! I'm very bummed, because as others have said, ADRs are more "suggestions" for a seating time more often than not. Plus rides breaking down, etc. Not happy about the rules going into effect...but....

....I am looking forward to hearing about what the next gen system will be. (RFID / bracelets / etc.) It's fascinating in a geeky kinda way for me.

We're going to pay close attention this weekend to what CMs are saying about it and will report back!

Just got off the phone w/ DS's sped. teacher. He is starting M.S. in Sept. and has mild anxiety disorder. Wanted to ask her if they could make sure he has at least 1 friend in his class? They do make sure at least 1 kid is with them from his school, but in his situation it really needs to be a friend someone he plays with. Wasn't sure how it was gonna go. I think it went well she totally agreed with me and said he would perform so much better. She is going to bring it up at the team meeting this week and call the M.S.
So happy about this
Just had to share

Deb

Awesome news! It's good to know when someone cares to try and make things better for kids!

 

[ddluvsdisney]

Awesome news! It's good to know when someone cares to try and make things better for kids!

Thanks!
Exactly!
It's too bad I had to stress over something that shouldn't even be a question.
It's CRAZY the hoops you need to jump threw.

 

[natebenma]

We're visiting BCV March 18-23 for our 2nd Spring Break in a row. Can't wait!!!

I'll add you to the Be Our Guest List.

Well It Looks Like I can FINALLY be added to the list. We are saying to heck with waiting until July, and we are heading down in May!!!

BC May 25 - June 2!!!!

Teena, looks like I will be able to enjoy Cape May

Can't wait to get home and tell DD

Yay! I'm glad you are coming back and can be officially added to the list.

 

[natebenma]

From the electronic file cabinet of Hoarder Dee
-this was something I copied from the DIS ages ago, but unfortunately, I don't remember who originally posted it:

Patrons Jealous Over 'Fast Pass' Riot At Disney World

ORLANDO (CAP) - Disney World patrons jealous over people entering the "Splash Mountain" ride more quickly via the Fast Pass line rioted yesterday, jumping over rope barricades and throwing a Disney cast member who tried to stop them over the ride's 52-foot drop, where he was almost impaled on a plastic rabbit.

According to witnesses, the melee began when - about 70 minutes through the ride's 110-minute wait - several families that were part of a "Magical Gathering" from Alabama started taunting people moving through the Fast Pass line, wherein park goers get a ticket to return later and enter the ride more quickly.

"I heard the whole thing," said Arnold Cranmore of Lenyard, Conn. "They started yelling, Hey, Fast Passers! You think you're better than us? and Got your *** Pass, you f--ing babies? It got pretty ugly."

The altercation apparently turned violent when an 8-year-old in a Goofy hat from Somerville, Mass. waved his Fast Pass at the angry mob and gave them "the finger," prompting Fred Carlisle of Malbis, Ala. to throw a frozen Mickey Bar at the boy.
"It's a miracle he wasn't killed," said Capt. Carl Franklin of the Orlando, Fla. Police Department. "Mickey Bars are considered a deadly weapon," he added, noting that when fully frozen they can be harder than titanium.

This led to an all-out brawl, with patrons in the "standby" line surging through the barricades and chasing the Fast Pass holders up the 87-foot-tall fiberglass mountain. "They were swinging away with anything they could get their hands on," said Cranmore. "Plastic pirate swords, $17 squirt bottles with fans on them, giant turkey legs - I might have been beaten to death if I hadn't been able to get into the ride and hide behind the Zip-A-Dee Lady. Um, that's the big boat."

The riot was finally quelled by a group of Disney cast members wearing jack boots and carrying truncheons, who appeared suddenly, beat the offenders into submission and dragged them into the park's legendary system of underground tunnels. At press time, the U.S. government was still negotiating for their release.

Meanwhile, one of the terrorized Fast Pass holders, Brad Federman of Des Moines, Iowa, expressed disbelief at being targeted.
"I mean, anybody can use the Fast Pass," he said. "You just have to plan well and be organized, like when you come to the park with a step-by-step itinerary, making sure to bring non-perishable snacks and frozen water bottles that thaw gradually during the day for a thirst-quenching treat."

This prompted the man standing next to Federman to run him over with a rented plastic stroller.

 

[TeenaS]

From the electronic file cabinet of Hoarder Dee
-this was something I copied from the DIS ages ago, but unfortunately, I don't remember who originally posted it:

Patrons Jealous Over 'Fast Pass' Riot At Disney World

ORLANDO (CAP) - Disney World patrons jealous over people entering the "Splash Mountain" ride more quickly via the Fast Pass line rioted yesterday, jumping over rope barricades and throwing a Disney cast member who tried to stop them over the ride's 52-foot drop, where he was almost impaled on a plastic rabbit.

According to witnesses, the melee began when - about 70 minutes through the ride's 110-minute wait - several families that were part of a "Magical Gathering" from Alabama started taunting people moving through the Fast Pass line, wherein park goers get a ticket to return later and enter the ride more quickly.

"I heard the whole thing," said Arnold Cranmore of Lenyard, Conn. "They started yelling, Hey, Fast Passers! You think you're better than us? and Got your *** Pass, you f--ing babies? It got pretty ugly."

The altercation apparently turned violent when an 8-year-old in a Goofy hat from Somerville, Mass. waved his Fast Pass at the angry mob and gave them "the finger," prompting Fred Carlisle of Malbis, Ala. to throw a frozen Mickey Bar at the boy.
"It's a miracle he wasn't killed," said Capt. Carl Franklin of the Orlando, Fla. Police Department. "Mickey Bars are considered a deadly weapon," he added, noting that when fully frozen they can be harder than titanium.

This led to an all-out brawl, with patrons in the "standby" line surging through the barricades and chasing the Fast Pass holders up the 87-foot-tall fiberglass mountain. "They were swinging away with anything they could get their hands on," said Cranmore. "Plastic pirate swords, $17 squirt bottles with fans on them, giant turkey legs - I might have been beaten to death if I hadn't been able to get into the ride and hide behind the Zip-A-Dee Lady. Um, that's the big boat."

The riot was finally quelled by a group of Disney cast members wearing jack boots and carrying truncheons, who appeared suddenly, beat the offenders into submission and dragged them into the park's legendary system of underground tunnels. At press time, the U.S. government was still negotiating for their release.

Meanwhile, one of the terrorized Fast Pass holders, Brad Federman of Des Moines, Iowa, expressed disbelief at being targeted.
"I mean, anybody can use the Fast Pass," he said. "You just have to plan well and be organized, like when you come to the park with a step-by-step itinerary, making sure to bring non-perishable snacks and frozen water bottles that thaw gradually during the day for a thirst-quenching treat."

This prompted the man standing next to Federman to run him over with a rented plastic stroller.

Dee, I sent this to Jeanne earlier today and she emailed it to all the teachers at her school. It brightened everybody's day!!!

 

[natebenma]

Dee, I sent this to Jeanne earlier today and she emailed it to all the teachers at her school. It brightened everybody's day!!!

I'm glad it lifted the spirits of Jeanne's fellow teachers. I have so much respect for people who have entered this important, but often thankless profession.

 

[pixarmom]

Dee, just read this to the boys - hilarious!

 

[nannette]

Random double post!!

 

[nannette]

BTW- you may want to make your next post sooner rather than later (check out your post count). There are people in here who monitor that type of thing!

Aww who does that?!?!

Just got off the phone w/ DS's sped. teacher. He is starting M.S. in Sept. and has mild anxiety disorder. Wanted to ask her if they could make sure he has at least 1 friend in his class? They do make sure at least 1 kid is with them from his school, but in his situation it really needs to be a friend someone he plays with. Wasn't sure how it was gonna go. I think it went well she totally agreed with me and said he would perform so much better. She is going to bring it up at the team meeting this week and call the M.S. So happy about this Just had to share Deb

I love when teachers take the time to listen to parents! So happy for you and your son!

How did you like the Chef's Table from an atmosphere perspective, Nannette? My DH and I want to do it, but weren't sure as we didn't have a big enough party to fill the whole table if that was even an option for us?

I really liked the Chef's Table a lot! We were taken to the back of the kitchen there was a table set up for 2! We didn't have to share . We had our own personal waiter and the chef came out and talked to us. We were chatting with the different cooks... they explained what they were doing where they were from why they were cooks where they went to school was all very interesting. Like I said earlier DD's fiance is a chef in Dallas. He was recruited and is now the Executive Chef of a restaurant in Dallas. So my DD loves to hear where they all went to school why they like to cook and so on and so on! Anyway it was amazing and we loved it even with all the food and wine!! Go for it!!!

~Nannette

 

[kelleigh1]

Robyn: He's Back!!!! Underwood Re-Signed!!

 

[ddluvsdisney]

Aww who does that?!?!

I love when teachers take the time to listen to parents! So happy for you and your son.

~Nannette

Thanks!! Nannette
Now I know why Dee told me to hang out on this thread~ you guys are all so nice.
I do feel the

 

[bookgirl]

ME NO LIKE!!!

Gee Dee,

First they dump your PM's and now they ruin the run for the FP's. Next thing you know they'll outlaw food porn and books on the balcony.

 

[bookgirl]

Several things:

First, thanks to everyone who is helping me feel better about crowds for our upcoming March trip.

Next, add me to those bummed about the FP rules. I get it. I really do. Unfortunately, when you're used to how it had been and that's the way you were planning it for an upcoming trip, it's disappointing to find out things will be different. As a previous poster said, staying at BC, I was really planning on collecting some FPs, heading to the hotel for an afternoon swim, and then back to Epcot to use the FPs. Back to Ridemax to see how this changes things.

Finally, one person weighed in on my bed question. Maybe I could get confirmation on that. My original question was, we have three people (me, DH and DD17). Will we automatically get a room with two queen beds, or is there a possibility we could get a king with a day bed? I definitely want two queens, but don't want to waste a "request" on that if I don't have to. Would rather save my requests for balcony and location.

we had three people and we got two queens and a daybed. However, I've never stayed at any hotel and not have them give two beds for 2 or 3 unless a king/sleeper was specifically requested. I travel with my nephews or parents often and we travel for vacations and sports alot and it's always been this way.

I've done three WDW hotels (two trips with three and one solo) and at each hotel a King was a special request only catagory.

 

[natebenma]

Gee Dee,

First they dump your PM's and now they ruin the run for the FP's. Next thing you know they'll outlaw food porn and books on the balcony.

Don't give them any ideas! It's bad enough that the parks are discouraging redneck ride photos by putting lettering over the display, but if they make a move to ban my camera at restaurants, there's gonna be big time trouble!

 

[Feckless]

Excuse my complete ignorance, but what are redneck ride photos?

 

[natebenma]

Excuse my complete ignorance, but what are redneck ride photos?

OK, you know when you go on Splash Mountain or Space Mountain or another ride that takes your picture and you can view the photo on the tv monitors and then purchase the photo for a bazillion dollars and your second born-child? (They wouldn't take my first born. I offered)

Some people have been known to snap a picture of the photo displayed on the monitor instead of purchasing the photo.

 

[Marlton Mom]

Excuse my complete ignorance, but what are redneck ride photos?

When you just take a picture of the monitor displaying your image instead of buying the photo from Disney... LIKE THIS!!!


buzzed light year Mom by Marlton Mom, on Flickr

~MM

 

[natebenma]

And here is a sample with the writing: