DIS Dads DDC XXII - End of Summer Bash

[DisneyDadC]

wow I am a posting fool in this thread. This is my whopping 5th time I posted here. At this rate I will be setting all kinds of post records.

 

[moose615]

Most of the times we've been its been 6-9s this was the least crowded its ever been for us so it was a neat change. Between being religious about making rope drop and following a tour plan I think we still do about as much when it's crowded.

You'll be at Disney of course you'll have a blast.

I think they expect a 7 at MK on 10-10 which I don't understand for a wed but a 5 for HS on 10-9 which should be awesome , don't fully understand the ratings but we will have a blast

wow I am a posting fool in this thread. This is my whopping 5th time I posted here. At this rate I will be setting all kinds of post records.

still have about 2200k post left so you have some time to get back in it lol

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

This time of year is great. The parks were not crowded at all last week. When we went to see the princesses we were the only people in line and got to spend 15 minutes or so with them un-interrupted with them playing and talking with our kids.

Agreed. September is fantastic. I still tell people about walking through the queue for Big Thunder Mountain and getting to the front, and having the CM's say, "Ah, just pick whatever car you want to ride in."

 

[declansdad]

wow I am a posting fool in this thread. This is my whopping 5th time I posted here. At this rate I will be setting all kinds of post records.

Easy there, you don't want to hurt yourself; pacing is the key,

 

[IamTrike]

I think they expect a 7 at MK on 10-10 which I don't understand for a wed but a 5 for HS on 10-9 which should be awesome , don't fully understand the ratings but we will have a blast


still have about 2200k post left so you have some time to get back in it lol

There seem to be a lot of things that impact the crowds. During the fall MNSSHP runs some nights during the weeks. On those days MK closes at 7 and so the crowd levels are typically lower before 4 pm when the hard ticket holders can get in. They were also only running Main Street Electrical Parade on certain nights. During the 5 days we were there, there was only one night when non-party ticket holders could see Wishes and MSEP. MK was slammed on that night comparatively. Extra Magic Hours can also impact a parks crowd levels.

 

[moose615]

There seem to be a lot of things that impact the crowds. During the fall MNSSHP runs some nights during the weeks. On those days MK closes at 7 and so the crowd levels are typically lower before 4 pm when the hard ticket holders can get in. They were also only running Main Street Electrical Parade on certain nights. During the 5 days we were there, there was only one night when non-party ticket holders could see Wishes and MSEP. MK was slammed on that night comparatively. Extra Magic Hours can also impact a parks crowd levels.

Take that ownage haha

MSEP is prob a good reason for the 7, I do think that's one of only 2 days that week they are doing it

 

[theduck619]

CJ - Hope Pirate Princess feels better quick

Brent - Ugggg... lice sucks. Not easy on anyone at home. Hopefully you get through that quick.

David - You were in the exciting and magical world, why would you even think to return? I put it into perspective. When I am not at WDW I make the best of it at home.
- I crank up the Aerosmith tumes in the car while I am driving to work. That takes care of Test Track and RnRC
- I run into people I haven't seen for a while and say "It's a Small World"
- And I work with a bunch of Dumbo's

This is why you are my hero!! This was our best trip ever! We had a great time. I'll post some pics soon.

 

[RodBelding]

This time of year is great. The parks were not crowded at all last week. When we went to see the princesses we were the only people in line and got to spend 15 minutes or so with them un-interrupted with them playing and talking with our kids.

Agreed. September is fantastic. I still tell people about walking through the queue for Big Thunder Mountain and getting to the front, and having the CM's say, "Ah, just pick whatever car you want to ride in."

I'm excited for those crowd levels. We've only been down in the fall once, and for a short time, so this trip should be great.

 

[DisneyDaddy-O]

Had a bit of a scare the last couple of days. DD experienced some speech and motor problems. She went to the Infirmary and they referred her to a neurologist who saw her today.

He thinks it is related to her migraines combined with school related stress. She had a Cat scan last year when she had the eye problem which was clean, so he is holding off doing another for now. He prescribed a drug that should counter it. After a while they will wean her off the medication. Hopeful that it works. We are both breathing a little easier for now.

Really tough when you kid is sick and you aren't there to do anything about it. She handled it like a trooper.

Thanks for the morale support guys.....DW and I feel like we've hit the breaking point with this..after last week's ear infection on one/diarreha-stomach issues with the other. Not to mention some other issues that have come up, right back to the car accident last month. Morale has been spotty.

I've got all the laundry under way, last load washing. save some other non-related clothes I'll get to later or tonight. All their bedding is changed and washed, all stuffed toys sealed up for two weeks (this broke Amelia's heart, her beloved Wolf stuffie is gone for a bit.) DW did the treatments and combed/hunted through their hair. Girls in bed finally, still lots to do though. We both took tomorrow off to deal.

Thanks for the shoulder guys...

Prayers for both of you.

When the kids get back to school we usually see both our boys come down with something, Jonathan had a headache and was stuffed up last night, hopefully this is not a sign of things to come.

 

[mm1971]

Prayers...



Peanut Buttering Beverly.....


NOT going to be a good week. Manager just got news he's been promoted, so he's gone, being replaced with a guy with a big rep for making people miserable. Long list of grievences with the union etc.

Got home to find out both kids caught lice again. Now I've got a long night of cleaning to do.

I am not a happy camper right now.

OK, breath. In-out-in-out.

I'm sure it will work out. It's usually not as bad as everyone makes it. Sorry to hear about the lice. It has gone around these parts every year, luckily (knock on wood) the kids haven't gotten it. Just remember: we are all in your corner if you need to vent.

 

[mm1971]

Morning guys.

90 degrees and sunny down here in the islands.

And I'm in an office.

Have a great day all.

62 degrees and expecting rain here. And I'm in the office.

At least you'll have nice weather whe you get out. Safe travels my friend.

 

[BigTikiDaddy]

OK, breath. In-out-in-out.

I'm sure it will work out. It's usually not as bad as everyone makes it. Sorry to hear about the lice. It has gone around these parts every year, luckily (knock on wood) the kids haven't gotten it. Just remember: we are all in your corner if you need to vent.

The problem with having people in your corner is when you live in a round room.




Thanks guys...hopefully the worst is over. Just got to make sure Amelia is in the clear...Audrey looks good, but Amelia's head is like Disneyland to these guys. reallly thick hair. Treatment's done, cleaning/decontamination done. Just gotta make sure we got 'em all. Not as bad as the first time it happened, where it took us 2 weeks to get it licked.

 

[BigTikiDaddy]

Maybe the trick is to come up with something positive...let's see...





I know! Leafs are not in last place yet!



(yet...)

 

[theduck619]

Maybe the trick is to come up with something positive...let's see...





I know! Leafs are not in last place yet!



(yet...)

A lockout has that effect

 

[dvczerfs]

A lockout has that effect

morning dave!

 

[dvczerfs]

we were just talking about the crowd levels this morning. last week was great. the place was empty. this week, alot more people. epcot / mk / studios. sunday it really picked up around here. we were thinking the locals. but monday and tuesday have been food and wine crowds at epcot and back to wait lines at the mk.

 

[DisneyDaddy-O]

Maybe the trick is to come up with something positive...let's see...



I know! Leafs are not in last place yet!

(yet...)

Yet.......give them time.

Sad part is I'm a Leafs fan

 

[RodBelding]

we were just talking about the crowd levels this morning. last week was great. the place was empty. this week, alot more people. epcot / mk / studios. sunday it really picked up around here. we were thinking the locals. but monday and tuesday have been food and wine crowds at epcot and back to wait lines at the mk.

Are the food and wine places around world showcase open? I thought they didn't start until next friday, but earlier is better!

 

[dvczerfs]

Are the food and wine places around world showcase open? I thought they didn't start until next friday, but earlier is better!

No, they are all set up but nothing is open yet.

 

[BigTikiDaddy]

A lockout has that effect

Yet.......give them time.

Sad part is I'm a Leafs fan

Yeah...me too.

Somehow, I'm still expecting to fall into last during the lockout. Weird...I wonder if they voted against the lockout again like they did the last time...