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[Cinderella's Fella]

You make donuts at the hospital? That is SO COOL !!

 

[twokids0204]

Off to work...Time to make the donuts...Well I am the manager of a few departments in a hospital, so no donuts..but you all get the jist of what I am saying.

Anywho, by this time tomorrow I will be on the road on the way to Disney, so talk to everyone later!

Drive safe Mick... If you see Scott (also from Ohio), it's probably best if you pretend you didn't see him, and head in the other direction.
His families very pleasant though...

 

[twokids0204]

In prep for the drive down to Florida starting Thursday, I bought a bottle of Rainex, and put that on the front windshield.

Anyone have any experience with it? Only cost like 4 bucks, so if it does not work than it's not a huge deal.

My wife actually bought some washer fluid that says it has rainex in it, so that it always reapplys itself when you wash your windows... Hmmm.. Really??

But anyway, I have done everything I can think of to prepare for the trip.

I would say hope you don't hit any rain along the way...

Mick - RainX is a must for any long road trip we do. We can be flying through WV at 75 mph in a rain storm and watch everyone else start to slow down. It's almost like you don't even have to use your wipers.

Just follow the application instructions and it'll work great. We usually do two coats and all windows of our vehicle.

But looks like once again, Scott cursed and ruined everything!!!

 

[twokids0204]

Hola Dadmigos. Well another anniversary trip is in the history books (7-14 May). An excellent trip that included good weather, okay crowds except sunday at Epcot, and good eats at our favorite resturants. Only issue was coming home. Funky winds at Newark had us on the ground at Orlando for an extra ninety minutes. Now waiting on Octobers trip which this year will be a roadtrip (DWs decision). Pray for me.

Welcome Back...

 

[afwdwfan]

An actual Disney question...

For our trip in December, four of the six nights we are there are going to be nights when MK has the Christmas Party. The two days that are not party nights are also days that I happened to pick as non-park days. The problem is that I would feel like our trip would be incomplete if we didn't get to see Wishes at some point. If I were going in to MK on the non-party nights, that would be easy to do, but for a variety of reasons that is not an option.

Since our MK days are going to be days when the park is "closed" to non-party people at 7, what are my options for seeing Wishes? Enjoy the park until 7 and then goof off with no rides for a couple hours until Wishes begins? How does that even work on party nights anyway? Do they kick non-party people out? How's that enforced? One idea is to get an ADR at BOG for 6:30 or 7:00 and eat there. By the time we're done we could catch a parade and wishes following that. That's assuming they follow the usual 8:00 and 9:00 for parade and fireworks.

Any thoughts?

Unfortunately, Norm's advice was right on the money. They'll kick you out of the park after 7 on party nights IF they catch you without a bracelet. Now if it were a cool night where everyone is wearing long sleeves and you just wanted to hang out sitting around in one area, you might be able to pull it off, but the party fireworks are different from regular Wishes anyway.

I would be tempted to add a park day to my ticket, even if just to go to the MK for a few hours in the evening of one of those 2 days. The MK will be crowded on non-party nights because people will be there just to see MSEP and Wishes. It just depends on how many tickets you'd have to buy and what it would cost to add a day to get a few hours in the park. It may or may not be worthwhile...

If that isn't an option, I'd go with the Poly beach or the Contemporary. No way I could go and not see Wishes at some point.

 

[Cinderella's Fella]

Not what I was hoping for, but I'm actually glad that they kick people out. I had two clients go to the Halloween and Christmas parties last year and both were disappointed that people were not being asked to leave. If you pay for the exclusive party, I think you should get it.

CR or Poly are options I have considered. Cool, but not quite the same. Actually, the water pageant would be good. Do they still do that? What time? If that were immediately followed by fireworks, then the beach at Poly might be good. I know other dads have done that.

We did Poly one night. Loved it. they were showing Lion King on a blow up screen on the beach. When the Water Pageant started they stopped the movie. Wishes was a trip to watch from there, so different from being in the park. More of "seeing the big picture"! Here is the schedule for the Water Pageant.

Polynesian -- 9:00 p.m.
Grand Floridian -- 9:15 p.m.
Wilderness Lodge -- 9:35 p.m.
Ft. Wilderness -- 9:45 p.m.
Contemporary -- 10:05 p.m.

When the fireworks at the Magic Kingdom are held at 9:00 p.m. the Water Pageant will be in position, but will not light up until the fireworks finale. This only delays the above times slightly. The Pageant is canceled during bad weather. As with any show, check with Guest Relations upon your arrival for any changes.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Was hanging around the Toronto Airport this afternoon, and ran into this guy!!!

Had a quick lunch, and a nice get to know you face to face time.

Was a pleasure meeting you Darcy.

Nice work fellas!

Morning from Shropshire, UK. Left Miami at 6:30 pm on Monday, arrived at Heathrow at 7 am on Tuesday. The trip was a bit of a bear, crowded and long. Weather in London was a chilly and a drizzling. Good day though. Lots of laughs and good cheer.

Today we go to my Brit friend's sister's place. She has horses and her husband owns a small brewery. The Pirate Princess does not know it yet but she will be riding. She is going to love it. I will be touring the brewery. Win on both sides.

Can't catch up on the posts but will try later. Have a good Wednesday.

Sounds like an awesome trip.

I hope to get a better version of that in four more years.

Congratulations Max! (and mom and dad)

 

[RMColosimo]

We are supposed to make it to Bowling Green tonight. That's looking further and further away.

Which bowling green are you supposed to get to? If it is the one in Ohio, I will be ahead of you as my starting location is east and south of that.

If it is in Kentucky, well then I don't think I will pass you.

 

[jmwest]

We did Poly one night. Loved it. they were showing Loin King on a blow up screen on the beach. When the Water Pageant started they stopped the movie. Wishes was a trip to watch from there, so different from being in the park. More of "seeing the big picture"! Here is the schedule for the Water Pageant.

When did they start showing adult films at Disney? I've been missing out.

 

[AJRitz]

Chris,

Not sure how it would work with an ADR, but for those who are just "in the park" on party nights, the park closes at 7PM. For those with the special tickets, I remember getting some sort of arm band and seeing them "sweep" people out. I guess it's done the same way they'd close the park on any other night with the exception people with MVMCP tickets get to stay.

But your idea with the ADR's is an interesting one and would be interested to see what others have found.

An ADR won't help. ADRs for in-park restaurants require that you pay for park admission. Once its party time, the party ticket is the park admission. Regular park admission for the Magic Kingdom is invalid after 7:00 p.m. on party night.

I think I'd do a dinner reservation somewhere in the MK area, then come out to watch the Water Pageant and Hallowishes from the Poly beach area (unless you have dinner at Cali Grill, which means you could use their viewing terrace - if they get it opened in time. So far, AFAIK, Cali Grill is only taking ADRs starting second week of November or something like that).

 

[FreezinRafiki]

Which bowling green are you supposed to get to? If it is the one in Ohio, I will be ahead of you as my starting location is east and south of that.

If it is in Kentucky, well then I don't think I will pass you.

He'd be heading to the one in Kentucky. He's only a few miles south of me and I know that route well.

And good news - I just talked to Kris. Both DDs had minor and treatable issues and they are on their way now, just getting through Chicago.

 

[RMColosimo]

Which bowling green are you supposed to get to? If it is the one in Ohio, I will be ahead of you as my starting location is east and south of that.

If it is in Kentucky, well then I don't think I will pass you.

Ah... In that case, they will be in front of me by quite a few hours.

 

[declansdad]

Hey Guys.

Made it home from Winnipeg around supper time, apparently someone thought it would be good idea for it to be raining here. Wasn't like this anywhere else I was today. Not impressed.

Had a nice lunch with Brian during my layover in Toronto.

Got some great news when I got home. DS's school sports awards were handed out this afternoon and he was the co-winner of the school's rookie of the year award. Pretty proud Dad typing this!

 

[RodBelding]

Evening guys.

Hey Guys.

Made it home from Winnipeg around supper time, apparently someone thought it would be good idea for it to be raining here. Wasn't like this anywhere else I was today. Not impressed.

Had a nice lunch with Brian during my layover in Toronto (He posted the picture on Facebook I believe).

Got some great news when I got home. DS's school sports awards were handed out this afternoon and he was the co-winner of the school's rookie of the year award. Pretty proud Dad typing this!

Great job on the meet-up, and congrats on the ROY award, that's awesome!

 

[afwdwfan]

Hey Guys.

Made it home from Winnipeg around supper time, apparently someone thought it would be good idea for it to be raining here. Wasn't like this anywhere else I was today. Not impressed.

Had a nice lunch with Brian during my layover in Toronto (He posted the picture on Facebook I believe).

Got some great news when I got home. DS's school sports awards were handed out this afternoon and he was the co-winner of the school's rookie of the year award. Pretty proud Dad typing this!

Congrats to Declan!

 

[declansdad]

Was hanging around the Toronto Airport this afternoon, and ran into this guy!!!

Had a quick lunch, and a nice get to know you face to face time.

Was a pleasure meeting you Darcy.

Couple of good looking guys in that picture.


Thanks for lunch Brian, it was great to meet you face to face as well.

 

[declansdad]

Evening guys.



Great job on the meet-up, and congrats on the ROY award, that's awesome!

Congrats to Declan!

Thanks Guys.

 

[Maroonag1]

Telling DD 6 we are going to disney in T-5 minutes

 

[twokids0204]

Hey Guys.

Made it home from Winnipeg around supper time, apparently someone thought it would be good idea for it to be raining here. Wasn't like this anywhere else I was today. Not impressed.

Had a nice lunch with Brian during my layover in Toronto.

Got some great news when I got home. DS's school sports awards were handed out this afternoon and he was the co-winner of the school's rookie of the year award. Pretty proud Dad typing this!

Couple of good looking guys in that picture.


Thanks for lunch Brian, it was great to meet you face to face as well.

Was nice to get out of the office for an hour...

Glad you made it home safely.

 

[AirGoofy]

I’ve considered an RV as the primary home for the retirement years.
A trailer would alleviate the need for hauling an extra vehicle.
(I just need to get better at handling trailers… not a lot of experience there… yet…)

Not a great pic, but here’s one for the festivities…

Good looking picture and absolutely on the camper. CJ's yard is getting full.

CR or Poly are options I have considered. Cool, but not quite the same. Actually, the water pageant would be good. Do they still do that? What time? If that were immediately followed by fireworks, then the beach at Poly might be good. I know other dads have done that.

There is a water pageant around 9:30 P that starts over behind BLT and CR. After Wishes, we can watch EWP from room or at firepit behind BLT or at beach behind CR.

When did they start showing adult films at Disney? I've been missing out.

An ADR won't help. ADRs for in-park restaurants require that you pay for park admission. Once its party time, the party ticket is the park admission. Regular park admission for the Magic Kingdom is invalid after 7:00 p.m. on party night.
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I think if you have an ADR for 6:45 PM and have seated and ordered, then you get to finish dinner, similar to those who book late ADRs and the park closes. However, you would be instructed to head towards the exits.

He'd be heading to the one in Kentucky. He's only a few miles south of me and I know that route well.
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I'm an hour from Bowling Green and no one wants to stop and meet with me.

But, I'm not all that sad. I wouldn't to stop and meet me either. Better to head towards WDW.