BE's Never Ending TR -- That kind of ... Ended? Or did it?

[kaoden39]

Hello!! And welcome home!!

 

[Belle Ella]

If you've managed Space Mountain and loved it, you can take on anything. I see Tower of Terror in your future! And Splash - have you done that yet? You will love that, I think - because it's very 'Disney' inside the ride. Even I have done Splash - and I hate all of those Mountain rides!!

In any case, I lost track - did you already make your HoJo's reservations for later this year (or were you planning on doing it soon)? If you haven't, read the thread on the main DL forum about the new cancellation policy (which is rather extreme) for the HoJo's ET rate bookings. It won't affect any rooms that have already been booked at the ET rate before today, but it will affect the ET rate bookings from here on out. It's already quite controversial.

Also, all of Critter Country will be closed until at least early March!! Did you know this? I just found out. Not just Splash will be closed! The whole land will be closed until at least early March, when Hungry Bear reopens. When has a whole land closed before? They didn't even close down all of Fantasyland back when they revamped it before 1983 or whatever it was.

Madness, I tell you! Madness!

I don't know if taking on Space Mountain means I can take on anything, lol. I'm not a fan of drops and have no desire whatsoever to try Tower of Terror. I did do Splash Mountain back in March '09 with Frick and while I can say I survived it it's not huge on my list of things to do again. I darn near had a panic attack in the middle of the ride I was shaking so much. Paula mentioned something on my FB about my next step going on California Screamin'. Yeah ... I'm not feeling that adventurous.

Yeah, I was petrified.​

And I did see that about the new HOJO policy and what sucks is that I completely spaced on making our ressie for October. Now I have to talk to my cousin to see what she'd like to do since she'd be in the room the whole time and I may or may not. We're about 99% sure that we're going so I'm not so worried about canceling but it's the modifications that I'm concerned with although reading what they had to say in the thread it sounds as though adding or taking off a day or two shouldn't be a problem if we go through in-house reservations. It's hard to narrow out an exact date. I have to go check out our huge Halloween thread again. Have Party days always been on the same days?

I didn't know that about Critter Country, but if you ask me it kind of makes sense. The area is small and Splash is a huge chunk of it. If they closed only that and then tried to work on it ... there would be no room for anyone anyway!! It's just a bummer then about Pooh Corner and the yummy delcisiousness to be found there.

Hello!! And welcome home!!

Thanks Michele!!

Alright, so wow. Tuesdays and Thursdays are going to kick my butt now that I have school again. Which means these TR's may take a little longer than I would like. But I don't have much on the agenda today (minus breakfast with Nameless) so I plan on working on the next day of my Rockin' New Year.

 

[Sherry E]

I don't know if taking on Space Mountain means I can take on anything, lol. I'm not a fan of drops and have no desire whatsoever to try Tower of Terror. I did do Splash Mountain back in March '09 with Frick and while I can say I survived it it's not huge on my list of things to do again. I darn near had a panic attack in the middle of the ride I was shaking so much. Paula mentioned something on my FB about my next step going on California Screamin'. Yeah ... I'm not feeling that adventurous.

Yeah, I was petrified.​

And I did see that about the new HOJO policy and what sucks is that I completely spaced on making our ressie for October. Now I have to talk to my cousin to see what she'd like to do since she'd be in the room the whole time and I may or may not. We're about 99% sure that we're going so I'm not so worried about canceling but it's the modifications that I'm concerned with although reading what they had to say in the thread it sounds as though adding or taking off a day or two shouldn't be a problem if we go through in-house reservations. It's hard to narrow out an exact date. I have to go check out our huge Halloween thread again. Have Party days always been on the same days?

I didn't know that about Critter Country, but if you ask me it kind of makes sense. The area is small and Splash is a huge chunk of it. If they closed only that and then tried to work on it ... there would be no room for anyone anyway!! It's just a bummer then about Pooh Corner and the yummy delcisiousness to be found there.

I love that photo! So funny! See, I'm shocked that you didn't love Splash - but if you didn't love the drop in that then ToT may not be for you. I am not a fan of huge drops either, so I am right with you on that one!

About the Hallwoeen party dates - in the last few years, because of the ways the dates fell in the week, they seem to have been starting the party on the first Friday of October (which usually ended up being in the first day or two of October) and ending it on Halloween. BUT, from my recollection, Tuesday was not always in the mix. I'm pretty sure Friday has always been in there, but I keep thinking that the days of the week used to be slightly different (like Thursdays, too), and there may have even been a Saturday thrown in there. I could be wrong but it seems that way. I think they had to alter things when the party moved over to DL and out of DCA.

The other thing is, if you look at a calendar you'll notice that this year, the first Friday in October is the 7th - which is quite a few days later than when it normally begins. To me, that seems kind of late in the month to start the party if they are going to end it on October 31. So I am wondering if they will either begin it on Fri., September 30th or maybe add in some Saturdays this time and start it on Sat., October 1st. Halloween falls on a Monday, too, so that could make the end of the Halloween season Sunday, November 6th (since they always end season on Sundays)!!

And, of course, if that happens, then I'm positive the start of the holiday season would be later than normal.

Many mysteries await us this year for the two holidays!!!

I was having a hard time following the HoJo's policy change after a while. I understood what was initially stated, but when Lorealle was attempting to clarify, I somehow got lost on exactly what the specifics of the change are and all that. In any case, I get the general idea, I suppose.

 

[kaoden39]

Good Morning!!

Did you see the latest n my trip report?

 

[Belle Ella]

I love that photo! So funny! See, I'm shocked that you didn't love Splash - but if you didn't love the drop in that then ToT may not be for you. I am not a fan of huge drops either, so I am right with you on that one!

About the Hallwoeen party dates - in the last few years, because of the ways the dates fell in the week, they seem to have been starting the party on the first Friday of October (which usually ended up being in the first day or two of October) and ending it on Halloween. BUT, from my recollection, Tuesday was not always in the mix. I'm pretty sure Friday has always been in there, but I keep thinking that the days of the week used to be slightly different (like Thursdays, too), and there may have even been a Saturday thrown in there. I could be wrong but it seems that way. I think they had to alter things when the party moved over to DL and out of DCA.

The other thing is, if you look at a calendar you'll notice that this year, the first Friday in October is the 7th - which is quite a few days later than when it normally begins. To me, that seems kind of late in the month to start the party if they are going to end it on October 31. So I am wondering if they will either begin it on Fri., September 30th or maybe add in some Saturdays this time and start it on Sat., October 1st. Halloween falls on a Monday, too, so that could make the end of the Halloween season Sunday, November 6th (since they always end season on Sundays)!!

And, of course, if that happens, then I'm positive the start of the holiday season would be later than normal.

Many mysteries await us this year for the two holidays!!!

I was having a hard time following the HoJo's policy change after a while. I understood what was initially stated, but when Lorealle was attempting to clarify, I somehow got lost on exactly what the specifics of the change are and all that. In any case, I get the general idea, I suppose.

Glad you like the photo. I think it's funny to see. I didn't scream, but it looks like I did. When I get scared like that I try to scream but nothing at all will come out. I prefer to suffer in silence, I think.

Thanks for your thoughts on the dates. Originally I was going to book that room for a full week and then just take off the extra days we wont use, but I think if we do a Thursday through Sunday we'll be A-OK. Either way, I'm going to physically call and get more clarification based on my own questions with them over the phone which will determine if I actually book now or not. Not to mention I need to know that it's OK with my cousin just in case something does happen and we have to cancel.

Good Morning!!

Did you see the latest n my trip report?

Good morning, Michele! Sadly I haven't yet, but I'm catching up on a couple of things and I was going to sit down and read everything I've missed as soon as I'm done! This is what happens when you've barely been online over a few day period!!

But I am back. Had to go get my French Toast on. YUM!

 

[klexen]

Thank you guys for your birthday wishes! <3

 

[kaoden39]

Glad you like the photo. I think it's funny to see. I didn't scream, but it looks like I did. When I get scared like that I try to scream but nothing at all will come out. I prefer to suffer in silence, I think.

Thanks for your thoughts on the dates. Originally I was going to book that room for a full week and then just take off the extra days we wont use, but I think if we do a Thursday through Sunday we'll be A-OK. Either way, I'm going to physically call and get more clarification based on my own questions with them over the phone which will determine if I actually book now or not. Not to mention I need to know that it's OK with my cousin just in case something does happen and we have to cancel.



Good morning, Michele! Sadly I haven't yet, but I'm catching up on a couple of things and I was going to sit down and read everything I've missed as soon as I'm done! This is what happens when you've barely been online over a few day period!!

But I am back. Had to go get my French Toast on. YUM!

The whole thing with Hojo's I can kind of understand why they would do the change.

Breakfast sounds good.

My news is just that I may have a little something in common with your trip.

Thank you guys for your birthday wishes! <3

You're welcome. I hope you had a wonderful birthday!!

 

[Belle Ella]

The whole thing with Hojo's I can kind of understand why they would do the change.

Breakfast sounds good.

My news is just that I may have a little something in common with your trip.

Oh, oh! That something in common had better be a certain hotel. Now I have to go check.

 

[kaoden39]

Oh, oh! That something in common had better be a certain hotel. Now I have to go check.

Umm what else might it be Ms. Jazz?

 

[tdashgirl]

It's just a bummer then about Pooh Corner and the yummy delcisiousness to be found there.

That's *exactly* what I thought when I heard about the closure!

The whole thing with Hojo's I can kind of understand why they would do the change.

I understand kind of but I'm still disappointed. I only book at hotels that don't charge cancellation - and honestly the HOJO is not that super wonderful - I stay there because of the rates. I can get a clean bed to stay in closer to the park.

 

[FlameGirl]

Jazz, I think that if you enjoyed Space, you would love Screamin'. You and my daughter seem to have similar taste in rides and she was all about BTMRR until she rode Space, and then once she was brave enough to give Screamin' a shot it's all she can talk about.

 

[Belle Ella]

Jazz, I think that if you enjoyed Space, you would love Screamin'. You and my daughter seem to have similar taste in rides and she was all about BTMRR until she rode Space, and then once she was brave enough to give Screamin' a shot it's all she can talk about.

We do seem to have similar taste in rides, huh? I was probably a lot like her when I was younger but I didn't have parents who found a way to get me on. I had neighbors who looked after me when I got out of school who found your fears and weaknesses and then preyed on them which only made my anxiety worse. I wish I could have gotten over some of this years ago, but I probably wouldn't have enjoyed them as much then.

I shall take California Screamin' into consideration for March, lol. Still not so sure about ToT ever being on the agenda though.

 

[FlameGirl]

We do seem to have similar taste in rides, huh? I was probably a lot like her when I was younger but I didn't have parents who found a way to get me on. I had neighbors who looked after me when I got out of school who found your fears and weaknesses and then preyed on them which only made my anxiety worse. I wish I could have gotten over some of this years ago, but I probably wouldn't have enjoyed them as much then.

I shall take California Screamin' into consideration for March, lol. Still not so sure about ToT ever being on the agenda though.

She's not a big fan of ToT. She will go on it, but she would prefer not to. I think you will LOVE Screamin'.

 

[kaoden39]

I used to love the huge roller coaster down in Santa Cruz on the boardwalk. I have never gone on California Screamin'.

 

[tdashgirl]

I love Screamin' but I am not a fan of ToT. I like the theming and I think the way they set up the ride is super cool, but when it drops, it just makes my stomach hurt and it's not that fun for me. Screamin' doesn't make my tummy hurt so therefore it's fun

 

[kaoden39]

I love Screamin' but I am not a fan of ToT. I like the theming and I think the way they set up the ride is super cool, but when it drops, it just makes my stomach hurt and it's not that fun for me. Screamin' doesn't make my tummy hurt so therefore it's fun

I just feel white knuckle about Screamin' I am not sure I could enjoy it. Tot, forget it. But, I do love the gift shop.

 

[DisneyStitch626]

Screamin' is definitely worth giving a try. It's a lot calmer than it looks. It's such a smooth ride.

If drops are not your thing, then ToT is probably not either. But you're right Michelle, the gift shop is pretty cool. I got a pressed penny in there and it's one of my favourites.

 

[klexen]

You're welcome. I hope you had a wonderful birthday!!

Ehh.. It was alright.

No, really it was pretty epic! I had a great time. The company wasn't so bad either.

 

[kaoden39]

Screamin' is definitely worth giving a try. It's a lot calmer than it looks. It's such a smooth ride.

If drops are not your thing, then ToT is probably not either. But you're right Michelle, the gift shop is pretty cool. I got a pressed penny in there and it's one of my favourites.

I got my nephew a ToT Hotel shot glass, he collects shot glasses. And I got myself a Do Not Disturb sign pin from there.

Oh and I am bummed about Pooh Corner too. I was bringing Tigger Tails home and that is the only place you can get them. Anywhere.

 

[kaoden39]

Ehh.. It was alright.

No, really it was pretty epic! I had a great time. The company wasn't so bad either.

I am glad to hear that.

Did you like the DLH?