DIS Dads DDC XVI - Here because Fed allows it.

[Disney Commando]

I believe Test Track is closed for refurb our week.

Yes I think it's closed for a good part of the year, we will not be doing a rope drop at Epcot, since that is my son's favorite ride, no need to get there 1st thing TT was always good for a few hours of the weeks touring time

 

[Disney Commando]

I'm with you. We get to the parks as early as possible in order to get as much in without lines as we can. Heard about HS trying that, but didn't realize it happened already. Hopefully we can take advantage in October.

I hope it worked out, crowd control has to be better then the mob going to TSM once the rope drops

 

[dvczerfs]

Last year where we hit the rope drop they had a car from the Test Track, and picked a family to open the park, then they went off in the car over to the Test Track, and there was a garbage can with bubbles coming out of it

when i was down this past october, that was gone. the gates opened and it was a straight shot in. everytime i go, they do something else.

 

[Disney Commando]

If you go to a rope drop at AK, the entrance in the Rain Forest Cafe is a quick in

 

[scott2997]

The whole avoiding EMH strategy is good unless you are going during a peak week. It seems like the week before Easter when we go, there is some kind of EMH in every park almost every day!

 

[RodBelding]

The whole avoiding EMH strategy is good unless you are going during a peak week. It seems like the week before Easter when we go, there is some kind of EMH in every park almost every day!

The only real reason I like EMH is for the MK Sunday nights. There's something awesome about that park at night, and the ability to get on all the rides quickly is an added bonus. We'll usually spend the day at Epcot and hop to MK for the night. The others have never been a big draw for us.

 

[that's nice]

That's what I needed to hear! Goodbye cruel world. Daddy's got a date with a scalpel. Next post will be under the influence of some happy drugs.

No!!! Don't do it!!!!!!!

That was easy. Got there at 10:30 and was back in the car at 12:11. That includes waiting room, rest room, prep and recovery. In OR from 11:11 to 11:35. Totally awake and aware the whole time, but the drugs made me not care. Brief pain during some injections but that pain was gone within 5 seconds. They let me bring my ipod. Huey Lewis, Quiet Riot, Jimmy Buffett and others made things better. I considered listening to a DisDads podcast but I didn't want Aaron's voice to be forever associated with scalpels, shaving, and nutsacks. In summary- nothing to be afraid of.

Now for a weekend full of percoset, Godfather trilogy (ok, just the first two), a DVR full of Batman: The Animated Series, and being waited on hand and foot by the wife.

Guess I was too late.

Glad you decided not to listen to a podcast during the procedure!

Glad everything went well. I have a co-worker who had a horror story, which is part of my reluctance.

A few years ago my friend had the {snip}. The next day, since he was off from work, thought coming with me for a boat ride would be a good idea. He stopped in the bathroom at the marina while I was getting the boat ready. He came to the boat and said his 'friends' were swollen and black as night. I pulled out of the slip and started through the no wake zone. I was a few hundred yards from the marina and he got sick and puked over the rail. He then asked politely to be brought back. He wasn't making this trip.

Sitting at home with a sick DS. He was up at 3am throwing up. He finally decided to take a nap - but now we have to go pick up DD from school in 30 minutes. I did get the Christmas lights off the house, so that's something I guess.

Man that stinks. I hope the little guy is feeling better. Juliana went to bed tonight saying her belly hurt. I hope she makes it through the night without incident.

I do like hitting rope drops, by doing the complete opposite of what most people are going to do, I get more done by noon, then they might do all day

What's rope drop?

 

[twokids0204]

The whole avoiding EMH strategy is good unless you are going during a peak week. It seems like the week before Easter when we go, there is some kind of EMH in every park almost every day!

We've gone during march break when the crowds were 9's and 10's.

With proper planning and fastpasses, we did ok.

 

[DisneyFed]

I lost the game of Tupperware Tower today. Now, you may have a different name for it or haven't reached that point in your marriage yet. I'll explain the game. First, your wife collects every piece of Tupperware she can find - donations, yard sales, lunch meat leftovers, and double points for lids that don't fit any containers. Next, pick a shelf in your cupboard, stack as sloppily as possible, and then throw in more Tupperware containers, quickly slam the door, and wait for the collapse on the other spouse.

Now, you may think, we are guys, why would we ever handle Tupperware? Good point. But, since we are Disdads, we do help around the house and put away dishes.

Normally, my reflexes are fast enough to add to the tower and get the door slammed. Today, I lost. Shall I plan revenge? Cling wrap on the doorway or toilet? Rubber band the water spray thing? Shrink some clothes in the dryer? Hmmmmm.....

Ahh...**that** cabinet...oh how I hate thee...

sorry, i ask a question than the dis decides to knock me off and another 10 min. to try to log back on.

That's FED at work...

Well, he is my Nemesis...

 

[Disney Commando]

We've gone during march break when the crowds were 9's and 10's.

With proper planning and fastpasses, we did ok.

One thing I don't understand with crowd level's is that at HS on a Fantasmic night it would say park to avoid, now if Fantasmic is at 8:30 gates open 90 mins early, plus people are waiting in line way before that

If I'm not going to Fantasmic, this is where I want to be, while everyone is waiting on line, hit the rides in the back of the park, and about 15mins before the show head over to RNRRC & TOT and do them a couple times during the show

 

[DisneyFed]

How long is Test Track down?

 

[Disney Commando]

How long is Test Track down?

April - Sept

 

[twokids0204]

One thing I don't understand with crowd level's is that at HS on a Fantasmic night it would say park to avoid, now if Fantasmic is at 8:30 gates open 90 mins early, plus people are waiting in line way before that

If I'm not going to Fantasmic, this is where I want to be, while everyone is waiting on line, hit the rides in the back of the park, and about 15mins before the show head over to RNRRC & TOT and do them a couple times during the show

Fantasmic! is playing every night now.

I also tried that strategy once and got burned.

They scheduled 2 F!'s at 8:00 and 9:30

We figured we would beat the lines while everyone goes to the first show, and we would do the second show.

Worked out ok, until we got to the second show and it was cancelled. D'oh!!!

 

[Disney Commando]

Fantasmic! is playing every night now.

I also tried that strategy once and got burned.

They scheduled 2 F!'s at 8:00 and 9:30

We figured we would beat the lines while everyone goes to the first show, and we would do the second show.

Worked out ok, until we got to the second show and it was cancelled. D'oh!!!

Looking at what you sent me it looks like they are only doing 1 show a night this year

 

[Disney Commando]

After lunch we go for shows and rides that large groups can be seated (Monsters Inc, Tiki Room, Universe of Energy, etc) or try to catch small shows such as in the WS, We leave park at about 4 to get to ADR, I try to make them for the 1st seating, at most places that is 5pm

 

[that's nice]

Man that stinks. I hope the little guy is feeling better. Juliana went to bed tonight saying her belly hurt. I hope she makes it through the night without incident.

Post time 9:54pm...

Since I posted this, Juliana has puked 2 times. The first time she puked all over her bed, pillows, 3 Cinderella dolls, a bedspread, the wall, and the floor. We stuck her in our room on the floor under some blankets. I have all her bedding in the wash. Thank goodness we had a mattress protector. It's gonna be a long night.

 

[Disney Commando]

Post time 9:54pm...

Since I posted this, Juliana has puked 2 times. The first time she puked all over her bed, pillows, 3 Cinderella dolls, a bedspread, the wall, and the floor. We stuck her in our room on the floor under some blankets. I have all her bedding in the wash. Thank goodness we had a mattress protector. It's gonna be a long night.

Hope she feels better soon, I hate the kid pukes they never make it to the bathroom or garbage can, always a mess

 

[Disney Commando]

Fuel Tv has the old english dubbed karate movies on

 

[afwdwfan]

Post time 9:54pm...

Since I posted this, Juliana has puked 2 times. The first time she puked all over her bed, pillows, 3 Cinderella dolls, a bedspread, the wall, and the floor. We stuck her in our room on the floor under some blankets. I have all her bedding in the wash. Thank goodness we had a mattress protector. It's gonna be a long night.

Yuck. I don't envy you at all. Good luck. You're gonna need it.

 

[that's nice]

Hope she feels better soon, I hate the kid pukes they never make it to the bathroom or garbage can, always a mess

Oh man, it was horrible. Now we're hoping and praying the baby doesn't catch it.