August 6, 2005 Mexican Riviera..Who's In?

[jilljill]

Here's a post I read about the Disney Store Summer Sale that starts Wednesday:

It is pretty much everything (on sale). There is alot that is 50 off and then other items that will be 7.99 and 9.99. The polos, fleece jackets, sleep, family fun, and some snowglobes will be on sale. There are alot of tees going also.

 

[Kidoctr]

Here's a post I read about the Disney Store Summer Sale that starts Wednesday:

It is pretty much everything (on sale). There is alot that is 50 off and then other items that will be 7.99 and 9.99. The polos, fleece jackets, sleep, family fun, and some snowglobes will be on sale. There are alot of tees going also.

 

[jilljill]

I'm sorry, I thought this would make you sad. But what you save could make your trip worthwhile


Some kids tees 5.99, adult tees 7.99. Swim is 50%, family fun clothing 50%, most mugs 3.99, 4 snowglobes 50%, adult socks, adult baseball caps, polos are 9.99. All kids sleep, adult sleep 9.99. Some toys 5.99-9.99. Souvies 1.99-3.99. Summer dinnerware 1.99, plush starting at 1.99 - 9.99. Incredible tents 50%, kids shorts and tanks 5.99 each.

 

[Kidoctr]

I'm sorry, I thought this would make you sad. But what you save could make your trip worthwhile


Some kids tees 5.99, adult tees 7.99. Swim is 50%, family fun clothing 50%, most mugs 3.99, 4 snowglobes 50%, adult socks, adult baseball caps, polos are 9.99. All kids sleep, adult sleep 9.99. Some toys 5.99-9.99. Souvies 1.99-3.99. Summer dinnerware 1.99, plush starting at 1.99 - 9.99. Incredible tents 50%, kids shorts and tanks 5.99 each.

ACTUALLY ~ how long is the sale going on for? I have to take DD to the city on Sunday to catch a bus for girl scout camp. I could certainly swing by the store on Sunday!

 

[Kidoctr]

OMG! I just received this on a pediatric listserv:

Child Dies On Epcot Ride
POSTED: 6:34 am EDT June 14, 2005
ORLANDO, Fla. -- A 4-year-old boy on a family vacation died Monday
afternoon
after he passed out on an Epcot Center ride.

MISSION: SPACE

The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. on the Mission: SPACE ride,
according
to Disney officials. The ride spins passengers on a multi-armed
centrifuge
to simulate a launch into space. It exerts twice the normal force of
gravity
on occupants.
Daudi Bamuwamye, 4, reportedly passed out on the ride and paramedics
responded. Witnesses reported seeing the child's mother carry him
outside to
a nearby bench, where paramedics were able to briefly revive him. But
the
child died on the way to the hospital, according to officials.
Officials shut down the ride for the rest of the day. It's not certain
whether it will reopen today.
The ride has a minimum height requirement of 44 inches. The local
sheriff's
department said the boy met the height restriction.
The boy was on vacation from Pennsylvania with his family. He was on
the
ride with his mother and sister. A cause of death could not be
immediately
determined and an autopsy is expected to be performed today.

Disney released a statement saying, "We are providing support to the
family
and doing everything we can help them at this time."
Riders Have Been Hospitalized Before
During an eight-month period that ended last year, six people over age
55
were taken to the hospital for chest pain and nausea after riding
Mission:
SPACE, a $100 million attaction that is one of Disney World's most
popular.
It was the most hospital visits for a single ride since Florida's major
theme parks agreed in 2001 to report any serious injuries to the state.
Updated figures were not immediately available. Although the 2004
reports
showed no major injuries or illnesses from Mission: SPACE, the hospital
visits came up in discussions with state officials who consult annually
with
park officials about safety.



Wow - I have to admit, though, that Mission:Space sure did make me sick until the next day. I always thought kids handled that sort of stuff better than we did, though. I wonder if he didn't have an underlying condition.

 

[jilljill]

Eve I would think the sale will last a couple of weeks, it only starts tomorrow. I also received the sale catalog in the mail today, good prices.


The Mission Space incident is very tragic indeed. I read an updated story that said an autopsy will be performed today. My friend and I are thinking there was an underlying condition as well. My friends took their DGD's on the ride in Jan., they are 4 and 6. Also, my DD11 rode it in March, she wants to ride it again.

 

[Catnip0113]

Is anyone up for sharing desserts so we can try many more than one each night?!? My dessert buddy won't be cruising with me.

I am up for sharing desserts. I like to try a few things and DH isn't that into sweets.

Cathy

 

[Catnip0113]

I heard about the boy at Epcot today too, very sad. I hope it was an underlying condition because then others won't worry as much. Is that a fairly new ride? I don't remember it but we haven't been since 2000 now I think. I don't like spinning rides or being sick.

Cathy

 

[SchultzFamily]

Wow - I have to admit, though, that Mission:Space sure did make me sick until the next day. I always thought kids handled that sort of stuff better than we did, though. I wonder if he didn't have an underlying condition.

I wasn't sick from the ride but it sure scared the heck out of me!
My first thought was underlying condition also.
Vickie

 

[Kidoctr]

A little bit off-topic again....

I was reading about the Blue Bayou restaurant at DL. Comments? Worth the price? When to make PS reservations? We are BIG fans of Victoria and Albert's - have been 3 times and loved it every time. We are fine with paying for good food/good service. Even though we'll have great food/service on the cruise, I am very very tempted to book a PS for BB even though I told DH that DL would be minimally scheduled. I did warn him, though, that I wanted to try RideMax.

 

[SchultzFamily]

A little bit off-topic again....

I was reading about the Blue Bayou restaurant at DL. Comments? Worth the price? When to make PS reservations? We are BIG fans of Victoria and Albert's - have been 3 times and loved it every time. We are fine with paying for good food/good service. Even though we'll have great food/service on the cruise, I am very very tempted to book a PS for BB even though I told DH that DL would be minimally scheduled. I did warn him, though, that I wanted to try RideMax.

We love the Blue Bayou! We really enjoy the setting, watching the Pirates of the Carribean boats go by and the trees with "fireflys" in them. Have always enjoyed our meals there and have never had bad service. Its something we always do at DL. Its also your only choice for a nice restaurant inside the park.
Vickie

 

[SchultzFamily]

Is this my first T.O.P.? I think it may be!!
Vickie

 

[jilljill]

Anyone know if you have to be staying on property or be booked on a package to book the Fantasmic Dessert party or the wine and cheese Elec. Light Parade? I'm thinking of doing one of these and I really don't know much about them. I have friends that did the wine and cheese and really liked it but they were staying on property.

 

[Itinkso]

A little bit off-topic again....

I was reading about the Blue Bayou restaurant at DL. Comments? Worth the price? When to make PS reservations?

We also enjoy the BB. We go for lunch as that is the only time you can get the Monte Cristo sandwich which is large enough to share. Ask for seating on the water and you can watch the boats glide by. Also try the Mint Julep...it is very good! The Storyteller's Cafe in GC is great...it's Brynee's favorite place to eat. We go for dinner but I hear they also have a character breakfast!


Barb - If you have a late dinner or dessert on the terrace of Wine Country Trattoria, you'll have a great view of the ELP. Just ask for seating along the wall.

 

[Itinkso]

I am up for sharing desserts. I like to try a few things and DH isn't that into sweets.

Cathy

Yes, I would love to share desserts too! Brynee always gets something chocolate but I would like to try a variety of goodies !!

 

[jilljill]

Eve and others, on our local news last night they interviewed friends of the family of the 4 yo and they said he was born prematurely and had multiple health problems. They also said that the mother decided to take the kids to WDW while the father was out of the country on business. The story gets sadder.

 

[justmestace]

Barb, you don't have to be on property or have a package to book the dessert buffet for Fantasmic. I have the phone number to call to reserve it. You pick your tix up outside the park on the day of your reservation.

 

[Catnip0113]

All of these restaurants sound so good at DL!!
I promised my DH not to schedule things at DL too, I guess this trip
will be more to scope it out since it is so short. Then we can plan to go back and do more another time...

Cathy

 

[justmestace]

Okay, guys and gals...the Q & A lines are open!

Or, should I do a mini-trip report and go from there?

 

[justmestace]

Brag Warning!

Stop reading if you don't want to hear me brag about Jared!

Jared's baseball team had their Tournament of Champions game last night. They won their division up north here, so they went in to play a team from Phoenix. They lost, 7-2....but.....we were down 5-0 with bases loaded and Jared came to bat, 4th inning. It was just in the last few months that Jared would even swing at the ball since breaking his nose (and having surgery) twice playing ball.
So....he gets up to bat, and ....with a full count....swings....hits.....the ball flies out and hits the center field fence post. One more milimeter and it would have been a home run! As it was, two runs scored on his RBI, their only runs of the night!!!
He became an instant star. To say we were all proud would be an understatement!