A few Last minute questions

[stuntpir8]

We leave for WDW on Saturday and while I think we are completely ready there are few things I still have questions about and would appreciate any help and/or advice anyone can offer.

1. We have an ADR for breakfast at Tusker House on Sunday at 8:05. We will be staying at Art of Animation and will have a rental car. About what time should we leave in order to give us enough time to get the car parked and walk to the restaurant to be on time or slightly early for our reservation?

2. I purchased the memory maker in advance. I have already linked it to my magic band using the confirmation number in the email I received, and it shows up as linked in my Disney experience. Why do I still need to go to will call to pick up a card? Will Memory Maker still work for me if I don't go to will call? It seems a waste of time to wait in a line I don't need to stand in.

3. Are there any official rules about outside food in the parks? We used to take snacks to Disneyland all the time with no problems, I just don't want to get to a bag check and find out I'm not allowed to bring in the bag of goldfish I brought to hold my kids over while we wait for a table.

4. Are there toasters in the kitchenettes at AoA? Also are there plates, bowls and utensils in the room or will I need to get those things from the food court?

5. Do I have to go to each ride with my my magic band in order to get ride photos of my travel companions through memory maker or will they show up on their "my Disney experience" if they scan their magic band and then I can use my "entitlement" to download them just like all the other pictures that are being shared with me from their account?

I think that's all of them for now. Thanks!

 

[ucfknight]

3. Are there any official rules about outside food in the parks? We used to take snacks to Disneyland all the time with no problems, I just don't want to get to a bag check and find out I'm not allowed to bring in the bag of goldfish I brought to hold my kids over while we wait for a table.

Back in the day, WDW used to be very strict about not letting in outside food and drink. Now, though, it is officially allowed:

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/faq/parks/outside-food-and-drink/

Q.
Can I bring my own food into theme parks and Disney Resort hotels?

A.
Guests are allowed to bring food items—such as snacks or foods that do not require heating—into Disney theme parks. Inform a Security Cast Member of any food items when you enter the park.

If you are concerned that we may not offer foods that you are able to eat, learn how to make Special Dietary Requests.

 

[ucfknight]

To followup on my food post, make sure you aren't bringing any glass containers. Those aren't allowed.

Also, at the Animal Kingdom you can't bring in straws.

 

[LeeLee'sMom]

I can answer a couple of the questions for you. You can certainly bring in snacks into the parks. I always bring in goldfish or some granola bars and even some waters or capri suns at the bottom of my bag. I would say leave AoA around 7:30 to get to Tusker for 8:05. We allowed 30 mins last time and were just fine with a rental car. We did stay at AoA for one night but I can't remember if they had a toaster??? they did have disposable plasticware & cups..but that was when they first opened, not sure if things have changed. Havent had experience with the magic bands yet..

 

[tina.tina]

If you have never been to AK (and can get up earlier) I would leave earlier than 7:30 just to enjoy the ambiance of the park. It's SO cool.

 

[stuntpir8]

Awesome! Thanks for the food and travel time info. Now if I can just find somebody that can answer my "memory maker" questions.

 

[purple figment]

You might get responses to your Memory Maker questions if you make a separate post with that in the title.

I've not stayed in an AoA suite, but here's a Food blog article about the kitchenettes:
http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2012/06/07/art-of-animation-resort-kitchenettes-and-room-service-menu/

There's also an AoA thread on the resorts board where you could post the kitchenette questions for a more recent answer:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3110303

 

[poohfriend77]

Awesome! Thanks for the food and travel time info. Now if I can just find somebody that can answer my "memory maker" questions. dde03

I can answer! You do not have to actually go to will call if you already linked MM to your MB. I linked online and started using it right away in the parks. And my DH scanned his band for a ride I wasn't on. The photo showed up in my account, ready for me to download, because his band is linked to the account ;even though he can't download using his own account login).

 

[melnbil]

I can answer! You do not have to actually go to will call if you already linked MM to your MB. I linked online and started using it right away in the parks. And my DH scanned his band for a ride I wasn't on. The photo showed up in my account, ready for me to download, because his band is linked to the account ;even though he can't download using his own account login).

Thank you! I had the same question!!

 

[stuntpir8]

Great! Thank you all for the answers and links to answers!