DIS Dads DDC XXIX: We’re Over 750 Dads, With A Disney Problem!

[mm1971]

Trust me... I am still pinching myself to see if this year has been real!




Some people just don't understand, do they? You should really fool them some time and have all your calls forwarded to the CEO

No, they don't. If I ever forwarded calls to him, he would have a nervous breakdown. I have determined now that my kids are old enough that they really notice if I spend time working when I should be enjoying our time together. That is really the key. Now I make sure that emergencies are covered and everything else just has to wait.

I also make them put away the iPad, Iphones and anything else. For example, no phones or technology for 4 days last weekend. Outside enjoying the lake and weather, reading and relaxing. That is really what vacation should be and always was when we were kids.

 

[Twin Dad]

See, if you can get into the camper, then the decorations become much smaller.

I think I already would have a mid sized camper filled.

 

[Emma's Dad]

No, they don't. If I ever forwarded calls to him, he would have a nervous breakdown. I have determined now that my kids are old enough that they really notice if I spend time working when I should be enjoying our time together. That is really the key. Now I make sure that emergencies are covered and everything else just has to wait.

I also make them put away the iPad, Iphones and anything else. For example, no phones or technology for 4 days last weekend. Outside enjoying the lake and weather, reading and relaxing. That is really what vacation should be and always was when we were kids.

Amen, brother!

 

[Cinderella's Fella]

We should try to get them all together some time for a WDW birthday celebration! Of course we would probably need a police detail to keep them from wrecking the place.

Or American Girl...

 

[AirGoofy]

I also make them put away the iPad, Iphones and anything else. For example, no phones or technology for 4 days last weekend. Outside enjoying the lake and weather, reading and relaxing. That is really what vacation should be and always was when we were kids.

I'm ready to get rid of them now. I've got my smart phone, iPad, cable tv, and desktop computer. It is a terrible habit that I have just added to throughout the years.

I think I already would have a mid sized camper filled.

Yikes. In my single days in my apartment, I had very little on my walls or things to collect. Now, I have a few Disney pins and other merchandise, but I doubt it could fill 1/2 a camper.

 

[cj9200]

Hey guys, been a few days.

The Pirate Princess got an email from her Academic Advisor telling her if she wants to graduate on time with her double major, she needed to add a class for at least the next two semesters. Now instead of a full time schedule, she is full time+. And the classes she needs are not easy. We had a long chat and she decided that her grades are more important so she notified the Cross Country Coach that she can't compete this year. A bit bummed but she still has the Dopey to get ready for in January.

Was going through pictures of the trip and thought I would post a few here.

Loading on the Ferry to cross the Channel




Our Ship


The White Cliffs of Dover




One of our haunts in Germany. A Brauhaus in Siegburg. They brew their own beer that is only available there.




A German tradition is when you and a friend toast, you look the person in the eye and say Probst. Them hamming it up.


An Inn in Germany


Fun going through the pictures and putting together the videos and Trip Report. Time suckers all. But enjoyable.

 

[budamacdvcr]

Chaos and Mayhem are the 27th.

Love the nicknames

I was thinking we could have them teach the Brazilian tour groups how to behave.

No, they don't. If I ever forwarded calls to him, he would have a nervous breakdown. I have determined now that my kids are old enough that they really notice if I spend time working when I should be enjoying our time together. That is really the key. Now I make sure that emergencies are covered and everything else just has to wait.

I also make them put away the iPad, Iphones and anything else. For example, no phones or technology for 4 days last weekend. Outside enjoying the lake and weather, reading and relaxing. That is really what vacation should be and always was when we were kids.

Completely agree, I had kids put the iPhones on airplane mode when we hit MK this past june so they could still use camera function. I did not bring laptop on June vaca, first time ever. I set auto message to out of office will talk to you upon return - felt great

Going to be interested though in how Fastplus+ and My Disney Experience is going to require phones & iPads in the parks

 

[Cinderella's Fella]

First to ask to join the club via PM:

I would like to join DDC. My name is Chris and I am a dad that is a HUGE Disney fan! We have an upcoming trip planned for 10/19 and will be staying at AKL. Thanks again and I look forward to joining the club!

<Tim Allen Home Improvement style grunt>

WELCOME TO THE DIS DAD'S CLUB chester629!

You have been added to the DISDad list! Your Member Number is #747!

 

[RodBelding]

First to ask to join the club via PM:

Perhaps he's going for fewest posts ever by a Disdad? I like his style!

 

[twokids0204]

One of those nights where no matter what anyone else does, or what you do to try to fix it, you are the bad guy. Imagine the trouble I'd be in if I was at fault??


I had some concerns today about the Magic Bands/FP+ and regular FP, after all, the regular machines do need a KTTW card. Could find an answer onlibe, so contacted the Mouse myself, here was the reply I got

Dear Brent,

Thank you for contacting the Walt Disney World® Resort.

That is a great question! Actually during the test we are allowing
Guests to use their Key To The World Cards as well as their MagicBand®
so you can actually use both FastPass® options.

If you have questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact
us.


So looks like I get to participate in a testing phase of it. I readthat they were testing next week, and they included guests at the POP, so I guess it extends into three weeks from now too. Very interesting.

Also, after being shut out on the fireworks viewing through CAA/AAA being totally booked, I landed FP+ in a preferred viewing location (suspiciously, seems to be the same general area). We are also trying out one for the Daytime parade too. We will see how this goes I guess. No parades/shows in any other park though. (We took a Fantasmic dining package, so we got that covered)

Might be fun to be a part of a test phase, although it increases the chances of a snafu.

You may never see a line up...

 

[twokids0204]

Man this is so cool... The spotlighted exhibit is on the evolution of video games, from pong all up to cutting edge, with loads to play. I could spend all day down there., but kids want to move on. Will post tonight some pics

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Never heard of it... just checked it out online... looks awesome!

DS would spend the entire day there!!!!!

 

[twokids0204]

What day was DD born Aaron? Alexandra is 10/8. Looks like they are really close.

Yep. VERY close. Mikaela is October 7.

DGD Kelsey's is 10/12.

Chaos and Mayhem are the 27th.

Bayley is the oldest of the bunch... 4/25/02

 

[twokids0204]

Fun going through the pictures and putting together the videos and Trip Report. Time suckers all. But enjoyable.

If you want CJ... on your next trip, I could tag along... and then afterwards Edit the pics and videos for ya... Just trying to help...

 

[BigTikiDaddy]

You may never see a line up...

Now now, they haven't Fastpassed Aloha Isle...yet

Never heard of it... just checked it out online... looks awesome!

DS would spend the entire day there!!!!!

Well worth it...they have PONG!!

 

[Emma's Dad]

First to ask to join the club via PM:

WELCOME TO THE DIS DAD'S CLUB chester629!

You have been added to the DISDad list! Your Member Number is #747!

Not sure he'll see this, but Welcome, Chris # 55!

 

[Disney Commando]

Some of you know already that I scored a few packs of Duck Bacon today, while I have not yet tried it (cooking some tomorrow night), I picked up 2 packs for my friend down the street, who just texted me that he just tried it, text reads PICK All You Can Get if there is any left I'm taking that as it was good

 

[RodBelding]

Not sure he'll see this, but Welcome, Chris # 55!

we may need to set a limit on how many we'll allow...

 

[GrandAdmiralStrife]

Well, decision time..... it pains me to say it, but we've decided not to go to Disneyworld next September. Instead, due to the announcement that Star Wars Celebration is coming to Anaheim in April 2015, we're doing Disneyland instead, and we'll do WDW sometime down the road!

 

[theduck619]

Morning

 

[disdadIL]

4 days till vacation. I can do this. Stupid clients are a small price to pay....