8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC #10

[disfreaks]

I think we should come up with a list of s around the ship with different size pants. As we grow during our TOAL we can borrow somebody else's pants who by now would be to small for the as well.
I have to admit that I am considering taking at least one pair of pants that is a little large on me now, just in case.

My DH and I LOVE this idea. I guess the men could wear their "speedos" if their shorts got to tight. Lots of room to expand that way!!

 

[KSDisneyDad]

Lisa,

Remember... I was the one who was also hit by a car while I rode my bicycle in a charitable fundraiser for MS ... where it broke my hip and a wrist... plus I lost a few ounces of skin too from the tumble. So - bicycle accidents are something I am uniquely qualified to remark on. Everyone must remember to ALWAYS wear a properly adjusted crash helmet - because in my case the helmet was damaged/destroyed - as it should be in protecting ME from having my head seriously damaged.

When biking or blading, it's amazing how often I see parents without helmets but their kids wear them (or not). The worst was about two weekends ago, I saw a lady who had to be 75 years or older bicycling. Her helmet was hanging from her handlebars instead of being on her head. BTW....we always wear our helmets with or without the kids!

Hey folks .. just wanted to announce that we got a ROOM!!! Okay, well I guess we won't be sleeping in the lifeboats. They were getting pretty cozy . ..LOL. We'll be in Room 2108! Yeah! DH is happy that we're in the back of the ship and not way forward. Personally I am just happy to be on the ship at all.

Today was tough b/c the contract for our house fell through. I'm sure there is someone else out there that will love our house. Just ready to get this move over with.

Theresa

Sorry to hear about the house contract! It's a tough market and we can empathize as we closed on our house about one year ago today (this may actually be the one year date). Anyway, from the time they contracted to closing I was a nervous wreck. We ended up having to put a new roof on after inspection and didn't get close to full asking price, but in the end we were very glad it was over. For us, it was definitely a buyer's market which was good when it was our turn to buy out here.

Good news about the room assignment! 2108 appears to be a great location....not too far aft to hear the engine noise and close to those aft elevators for quick trips up to Deck 9 for drinks!

What are people doing for transportation from Port Canaveral to Orlando International?

Chrissie

Rental Car! We got a minivan for about $65 so we can stop by Downtown Disney before heading to the airport.

 

[mkygrl]

Rental Car! We got a minivan for about $65 so we can stop by Downtown Disney before heading to the airport.

Brendan said that too..."we can get a rental..drive to DTD I can drop you off at WoD and when you are done we can go to airport!"


LOL

Chrissie

 

[got2travel]

I am soo going to that! If I can't have my Disney Wedding..I can at least invite them....I wonder if I can do the same for mr incredible???




Planning Question!!!!

What are people doing for transportation from Port Canaveral to Orlando International?


Chrissie

Rental car from Avis. $43 for a midsize. I think others have mentioned a minivan from Thrifty for $50 or $60. They both have a shuttle from the port to the office. Budget does too but I haven't seen anyone post any rates for them.

 

[got2travel]

I've been shopping on disneyshopping.com and they're having a great sale. There are some cute PJs for those going to the PJ breakfast

I live the postcard idea for the kids. I think DS11 will do it, but I'd better as DS14 . . . glad to see there were a few other 13-14 yo doing it, too How many do you think we'll have to make?

I've got 50 kids signed up so far.
Not sure if I posted it or not, but I'd really prefer 1 postcard per kid, not per family so no one feels left out and no arguments over who gets the postcard.

 

[got2travel]

I have a question about Early Entry into DL from all you CA experts...

I am buying a multi-day pass. I just want to see if I understand how EE works with this pass....

I get (1) EE entry day.

I can use it any day, except Sunday or Wednesday because there is no EE offered on those days.

FP's are not available until reg park opening.

So I can assume that the days I don't use EE that the park will already be filling up for an hour before I enter the park at normal hours.

In WDW, you just know to avoid the park on EE days, here it is a little trickier

Yes, you can use your EE on any 1 day that it is offered. And yes, the days you don't use it will be a little bit more crowded when you enter, but nothing near the crowds like WDW. On your non EE days, just plan on heading towards Adventureland, New Orleans Square or Frontierland as soon as you enter. Since EE is only in Fantasyland and Tomorrowland, everyone will be there finishing up. You'll still be able to get to the back of the park and have a great time.

 

[bellelinus]

I have a question about Early Entry into DL from all you CA experts...

I am buying a multi-day pass. I just want to see if I understand how EE works with this pass....

I get (1) EE entry day.

I can use it any day, except Sunday or Wednesday because there is no EE offered on those days.

FP's are not available until reg park opening.

So I can assume that the days I don't use EE that the park will already be filling up for an hour before I enter the park at normal hours.

In WDW, you just know to avoid the park on EE days, here it is a little trickier

The days you mentioned sounded off to me, so I looked at the FAQs on the DL board here and this is what I found:


Magic Morning Basics

What? Entrance to Disneyland Park one hour before official park opening to ride select attractions

When? MM is currently offered on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday (the days that start with "S" and "T"). And MM is ALWAYS one hour before official park opening.

Who? There are two ways of gaining the opportunity of using MM.
1) Buying ANY ticket of 3 or more days. This will entitle the ticket holder to one MM admission. There are some exceptions such as Gay Day tickets and convention tickets, but most big name ticket sellers have MM eligible tickets (Disney, AAA, Costco, So. Cal City Pass, most online sources such as ARES Travel)

2) Staying at one of the 3 onsite hotels (Grand Californian, Disneyland Hotel, or Paradise Pier Hotel). This will entitle the hotel guests MM admission every day that it is offered during their stay (including arrival (yes, possibly before your room is ready) and departure days) regardless of where you buy your tickets from. For example, if a family was staying at one of the onsite hotels for a long weekend (visiting the parks Saturday, Sunday, and Monday). They would be allowed to use MM on both Saturday and Sunday; however, a guest staying offsite would have to pick one or the other.


How? For onsite guests, show your charge slip (given to you at check in) and ticket at the gates and you will be allowed in. For other guests, you enter just like you would normally and the MM is deducted from your ticket. There is no extra piece of paper needed for MM. Just your ticket and if you are staying onsite, the charge slip.

MM FAQ

What attractions are open for MM?
Well the rides open are technically "subject to change", but here is a list of rides that have in the past been open during this hour.

In Fantasyland:
-Peter Pan's Flight
-Dumbo
-Mr. Toad's Wild Ride
-Alice in Wonderland
-Mad Tea Party
-Matterhorn Bobsleds
-King Arthur Carousel
-Snow White's Scary Adventures
-Pinocchio's Daring Journey
-It's a Small World (Holiday)* (currently going through a year long refurb, earliest possible reopening date is Nov. 08, but it could be as late as Jan 09)

In Tomorrowland:
-Space Mountain
-Buzz Lightyear Astroblasters
-Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
-Astro Orbitor*
-Star Tours*

*Not as consistently open as others. They might be open if large crowds warrant it.

Are Fastpasses offered for Space or Buzz during MM?
No

What about AP holders?
The only way AP holders can take advantage of MM is by staying onsite

For guests staying at the DLH or PPH can you take the monorail?
You can use the monorail to enter the park for MM; however it is a better option to walk through DTD and use the main entrance. The monorail sometimes beats the front gate crowds. Sometimes not.

Is there rope drop on MM days?
On days where official park opening is 8AM, MM would be 7AM. There is no rope drop at 7, but there is a rope drop at 8 at the entrance to Frontierland and Adventureland. Also nobody is let into the park until 7AM. Non-MM guests might be allowed in any time between 7:30 and 8AM

On days where official park opening is 10AM, MM would be 9AM. I believe that there is a rope drop at 9 at Fantasyland and Tomorrowland. Then another at 10AM for Adventureland and Frontierland. Nobody is let into the park until 9AM. Non-MM guests might be allowed in any time between 9:30 and 10AM.

On days where official park opening is anything else, opening procedures may change depending on crowd size.

What time should I arrive for MM?
Half an hour before MM time (1 1/2 hours before official park opening) is generally a good time to arrive. However if you want to be one of the first ones on Nemo, plan on arriving 45+ before MM time (so 1 hour and 45 min before official park opening). But for Fantasyland or Tomorrowland touring, if you arrive a little later, you should still be fine.

What time does the parking lot open on MM days?
The lot opens 30 minutes before MM begins, so unless you are one of the first couple cars in line, if you plan on parking in the lots, don't plan on getting to the gates by or before MM opening.

Is MM the same as Mickey's Toontown Morning Madness?
No, Mickey's Toontown Morning Madness (MTTMM) is only for people who buy packages from AAA, Costco, Disney, etc. MTTMM is entry into Mickey's Toontown one hour before it opens. Since Mickey's Toontown usually opens one hour after official park opening, MTTMM often begins at official park opening. Different to MM days, MTTMM is offered on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, making Saturday the only day in which both MM and MTTMM is offered.

Is MM offered at California Adventure also?
Different from WDW, MM is only offered at Disneyland Park. However, DCA frequently opens half an hour early to allow guests to ride Soarin (only) and line up for rope drop.

Is MM like EMH's at WDW? Should I avoid MM days at DL like I avoid EMH days at WDW?
MM is extremely different from EMH and one should not avoid MM days at DL to try and beat the crowds. At WDW it is a good idea to avoid the WDW parks with EMH's because they are often more crowded; however at DLR I would never recommend going to only one park, on one day like at WDW. It's so much easier to hop at DLR, so I would always start at DL for the morning (MM or not) and then hop over to DCA for the middle of the day. MM does not affect park attendance at DL as much as EMH's affect park attendance at the WDW parks. If you have MM privileges, definitely don't hesitate to use it.

What if I don't have MM. Should I still go to DL on a MM day? Will it be already extremely crowded when I enter?
Definitely start at DL on a MM day even if you don't have MM. Only Fantasyland and some Tomorrowland rides are open, so you can still get an equal rope drop for the Adventureland/Frontierland side of the park. Then later in the day, hop over to DCA if you want.

2 MM's without staying onsite?
If you've heard of getting 2 MM's without staying onsite, you aren't going crazy. GetAwayToday is having a special in which their tickets offer 2 MMs without having to stay onsite.

What about during special events?
Sometimes during events (grad nights in particular), DL will change the MM dates. Also DL, on some special events in the past (the Pirate movie premieres), has opened ridiculously early (6AM). In this case MM will not be offered that day. It's always a good thing to check these boards for special event MM changes as the event approaches.

When does security open on a MM day?
According to one board member, the security lines have opened at 6:25-6:30 on a day when the park opens at 8AM and MM is at 7AM.

Where should I wait in line?
The best bet to secure your front of the line spot, is to just wait by the security tables, even if the esplanade is open. The guests in the esplanade will be forced to backtrack and go through security when Cast Members show up.

If I get to the turnstiles too early, will I lose my well earned place at the front of the line?
Yes. Prior to the official opening of the security lines, all guests must leave the esplanade to get in line at the security tables. Instead of being at the turnstiles, at the front of the line, you will be behind all of the guests who lined up at the security tables.

That should be it for now. I will update this thread if any other questions come up. I'm happy to add anyone else's info on EE/MM to add. Thanks!

Thanks to Hydroguy, Hound109, Bumbershoot, and S.S Columbia for help so far. Always looking for more input.

 

[magiroux]

Yes, you can use your EE on any 1 day that it is offered. And yes, the days you don't use it will be a little bit more crowded when you enter, but nothing near the crowds like WDW. On your non EE days, just plan on heading towards Adventureland, New Orleans Square or Frontierland as soon as you enter. Since EE is only in Fantasyland and Tomorrowland, everyone will be there finishing up. You'll still be able to get to the back of the park and have a great time.

Thanks, Monica. Didn't know only those two lands were open for EE. That makes it a bit easier. Great strategy to start elsewhere.

Did someone post that Indiana Jones is closed during our visit?


Oh, and made my first restaurant ressie....Napa Rose. Looked really good. I want to try Steakhouse 55, that one looks good too, but just me & DD for that one so will have to see. She would be a little bored (and boring) to dine with in a nice place like that

 

[magiroux]

The days you mentioned sounded off to me, so I looked at the FAQs on the DL board here and this is what I found:


Magic Morning Basics

What? Entrance to Disneyland Park one hour before official park opening to ride select attractions

When? MM is currently offered on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday (the days that start with "S" and "T"). And MM is ALWAYS one hour before official park opening.

Thanks for the correction and the article, Julie. Not sure where I got Sunday . I am going to read that entire article.

I also read that they don't open the parking garage until 7:30AM. Is that true? That would make it difficult to be at the rope 30 minutes before on any day.

 

[Caropooh]

My DH and I LOVE this idea. I guess the men could wear their "speedos" if their shorts got to tight. Lots of room to expand that way!!

I've got 50 kids signed up so far.
Not sure if I posted it or not, but I'd really prefer 1 postcard per kid, not per family so no one feels left out and no arguments over who gets the postcard.

I agree with that! Even if family members get the same postcard, it's still their own!

 

[got2travel]

Thanks, Monica. Didn't know only those two lands were open for EE. That makes it a bit easier. Great strategy to start elsewhere.

Did someone post that Indiana Jones is closed during our visit?


Oh, and made my first restaurant ressie....Napa Rose. Looked really good. I want to try Steakhouse 55, that one looks good too, but just me & DD for that one so will have to see. She would be a little bored (and boring) to dine with in a nice place like that

Ask for the Chef's Counter at Napa Rose. It's not as elegant as the Chef's Table at Victoria and Alberts, but it is still a great experience. You're seated at a counter overlooking the kitchen.

Indy was listed on the DL calendar as being closed but I just checked and it's not listed anymore.

 

[got2travel]

Thanks for the correction and the article, Julie. Not sure where I got Sunday . I am going to read that entire article.

I also read that they don't open the parking garage until 7:30AM. Is that true? That would make it difficult to be at the rope 30 minutes before on any day.

Parking opens 30 minutes prior to early entry time. So if regular park hours are 8am, early entry is 7am and parking would open 6:30am.

 

[magiroux]

Ask for the Chef's Counter at Napa Rose. It's not as elegant as the Chef's Table at Victoria and Alberts, but it is still a great experience. You're seated at a counter overlooking the kitchen.

Indy was listed on the DL calendar as being closed but I just checked and it's not listed anymore.

Oh, that sounds nice. Is it something that you request when you arrive or I call in advance? We have a party of 6 - will they accomodate???

Thanks for your help.

....and, DD wants to do the postcard meet . I am off to sign up and do a head count. I already found postcards and am off to order them now.

I really am not getting much done around the house today

 

[sk8ingmom]

Rental car from Avis. $43 for a midsize. I think others have mentioned a minivan from Thrifty for $50 or $60. They both have a shuttle from the port to the office. Budget does too but I haven't seen anyone post any rates for them.

Budget
Full size car until 8 pm
$54

 

[got2travel]

For those who were in chat last week.....did we say Thurs or Fri for the Electical Light Parade???

 

[got2travel]

Oh, that sounds nice. Is it something that you request when you arrive or I call in advance? We have a party of 6 - will they accomodate???

Thanks for your help.

....and, DD wants to do the postcard meet . I am off to sign up and do a head count. I already found postcards and am off to order them now.

I really am not getting much done around the house today

With a group that size, I'd try to book in advance. With one or two you can usually snag a spot same day. Try calling them directly instead of going through DL Dining. Napa Rose's number is 714-635-2300.

 

[4fosterkids]

Anyone have any SoCal entertainment book coupons that they are not going to use????

I am looking for Petersen Automotive 2-for-1 admission, in particular.

The 2-for-1 coupon saves us $7. We will need a few more.
DH wants to take the family there. We are very car-oriented (OBSESSED!) hot rodders over here!

I bought one LA entertainment book, so I have a bunch of extras for other places, if anyone is looking for anything else, send me a PM!

We have the SoCal book. I will check when I get home from work. I'm sure we have not used that coupon. PM me your mailing info.

How many coupons do you need? I can ask some friends if you need more.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I am soo going to that! If I can't have my Disney Wedding..I can at least invite them....I wonder if I can do the same for mr incredible???




Planning Question!!!!

What are people doing for transportation from Port Canaveral to Orlando International?


Chrissie

I am using FLTOURS a sponsor of the forums and highly recommended, you can book online and for a family cheaper than DCL.

 

[bellelinus]

For those who were in chat last week.....did we say Thurs or Fri for the Electical Light Parade???

Oooooh! Make sure to post which night and where to meet! I love the Electrical parade . . .

 

[CBJHockeyNut]

Hi!
I have a quick question regaurding the canopy tours in PV. On their website under "frequently asked questions" listed under "what should I bring" it states to bring a swim suit and towel and then has (Nov.-July) next to it. My question is if anyone knows if we will be able to swim during our visit??

Thanks!!