DIS Dads DDC XXXII: A Dole Whip in Paradise

[cj9200]

Morning guys,

If I can add to your FP discussion Duck, the big question will be what attractions are available for your 4th and up FP. Kind of obvious but just like the legacy system, they run out as the day progresses. Don't expect to get TSMM or other popular rides to be available. So if you really want to do something, make sure they are in your first three.

LaBron watch is in full panic mode down here. Riley met with him yesterday and it looks like it is between Miami and Cleveland. Depending on who you listen to, he is taking his talents back to Ohio, or not. If he does leave, it is widely reported Bosh will go to Houston. Miami may soon belong to the have nots. I hope he stays but if he goes, my feeling is to wish him good luck, thanks for the four straight finals and two championships and enjoy the social life of Cleveland. It was fun while it lasted.

 

[scott2997]

Morning guys,.....

LaBron watch is in full panic mode down here. Riley met with him yesterday and it looks like it is between Miami and Cleveland. Depending on who you listen to, he is taking his talents back to Ohio, or not. If he does leave, it is widely reported Bosh will go to Houston. Miami may soon belong to the have nots. I hope he stays but if he goes, my feeling is to wish him good luck, thanks for the four straight finals and two championships and enjoy the social life of Cleveland. It was fun while it lasted.

I, for one, hold no ill feelings over his "Decision" and would welcome him back with open arms! Cleveland needs something to bring some life back into their professional sports teams...and the answer isn't Johnny Manziel.

I've seen news reports of moving trucks outside of his Miami residence? And there are rumors that his DW really wants to move back to the Cleveland area.

What will be will be, but it's definitely got things buzzing around the northern Ohio area.

 

[afwdwfan]

LaBron watch is in full panic mode down here. Riley met with him yesterday and it looks like it is between Miami and Cleveland. Depending on who you listen to, he is taking his talents back to Ohio, or not. If he does leave, it is widely reported Bosh will go to Houston. Miami may soon belong to the have nots. I hope he stays but if he goes, my feeling is to wish him good luck, thanks for the four straight finals and two championships and enjoy the social life of Cleveland. It was fun while it lasted.

This is almost comical. I mean he seemed to act like he was a little bit remorseful about how he handled "The Decision" last time, but he's pretty much doing the same thing this time around. They just haven't blocked off a 3 hour prime time slot on ESPN for the big announcement yet.

I've got to say though, I do respect LeBron, both as a player and as a person. I mean, he's a whiny, cocky flopper and I can't stand him on the court, but if he was on my team, I'd be his biggest fan. But at least he isn't out there getting his name thrown around the press for his questionable behavior off the court.

I, for one, hold no ill feelings over his "Decision" and would welcome him back with open arms! Cleveland needs something to bring some life back into their professional sports teams...and the answer isn't Johnny Manziel.

I thought the answer was Brandon Weeden?

I still can't see Manziel being a great NFL QB. I don't know him on any kind of a personal level, clearly, but what I've seen of him in his college career and on TV I just don't see the maturity that you need in a QB who is going to be a leader in the NFL.

 

[Goofy + 3]

Hey, BLT people!

Can someone give me the scoop on Top of the World Lounge? If I'm renting points, can I get in there? Good place to watch Wishes? What has your experience been?

 

[scott2997]

Hey, BLT people!

Can someone give me the scoop on Top of the World Lounge? If I'm renting points, can I get in there? Good place to watch Wishes? What has your experience been?

From my experience, you have to show your blue DVC Member card to be allowed access to the elevator.

Its got a great view that's for sure!

 

[Goofy + 3]

From my experience, you have to show your blue DVC Member card to be allowed access to the elevator.

Its got a great view that's for sure!

I'm sorry, that's not the answer I was looking for.

 

[that's nice]

I'm sorry, that's not the answer I was looking for.

From everything I've read you have to show your DVC card to get in. Time to make friends with your BLT neighbors and have them bring you up.

 

[AirGoofy]

Hey, BLT people!

Can someone give me the scoop on Top of the World Lounge? If I'm renting points, can I get in there? Good place to watch Wishes? What has your experience been?

From my experience, you have to show your blue DVC Member card to be allowed access to the elevator.
!

It is hit & miss on the card, but yes, you are supposed to be a member. Or, you can be the guest of a member. Make a friend while staying there.

 

[Goofy + 3]

From everything I've read you have to show your DVC card to get in. Time to make friends with your BLT neighbors and have them bring you up.

It is hit & miss on the card, but yes, you are supposed to be a member. Or, you can be the guest of a member. Make a friend while staying there.

Does it have to be a BLT owner or just any DVC owner? Could I borrow a friends card and just show it to them or do they somehow verify my identity?

 

[mm1971]

Now, mooching BIL wants to go to Universal with FIL paying the tab. We would stay at universal resort. I would still want to go to Sea World and Busch Gardens as well.

Sounds like mooching BIL is a HP fan. You can buy the tickets for US/IOS, SW and BG all with your Universal package. Jus take sure you don't tell the others and you can have at least a couple of days alone time.

I would like your FIL to pay for my family to come as well. Any chances of that? My parents said twice was enough and we had to pay for them next time to repay the favor. I guess they are staying home.

I am going to be looking at crowds to see how long this attendance wave lasts. I think it will be a while. One more dentist visit and then a break for a bit.

The trip is coming up sooner than I expected. I told Paul you were buying the beers so I imagine he will be there.

Good thought. We'll make him think he's getting free beer and than we'll leave him with the bill.

I apologize if this has been discussed before, I have been a little busy

I was speaking with a customer today who just returned from WDW. She said they did not really enjoy it because of waiting in line so much. She gave me the impression that you are only allowed your 3 fastpasses from the magic bands for the entire day. Is that correct?

I see a lot of other have jumped in. Once you use the 3 booked, you can then get a 4th. Once used a 5th and so on. The problem right now is that you need to wait in line at the kiosks to book those next passes. Waiting in line to get a FP or waiting in SB line is a decision from what I hear as the lines were long at both. Hopefully they'll allow you to make the additional selections via a mobile device soon.

 

[mm1971]

Someone alert the authorities! Someone has hacked into Norms Acct!

If this was Norm he would of posted "ALL of the obstacles would have to involve beer"

Funny, but true.

Evening Dads. Doggone system at work now has the boards blocked for spyware warnings. Gonna have to get my IT guy to change this. Argentina and Germany should be good - if Argentina wins WC on Brazilian soil not sure the locals will be able to take it after the way they are handling the loss to Germany. Hawks sign both Toews and Kane to new 8 year contracts at $10.5 million per year each. Hawks are now the owners of the two highest paid players in the NHL. Have a good one guys.

Yeah, but the Bruins got Bergeron for $6.5M. That's what was going around yesterday. I guess we would rather sign our best player to a good deal than actual have a good team. Good luck with those high priced scorers.

LaBron watch is in full panic mode down here. Riley met with him yesterday and it looks like it is between Miami and Cleveland. Depending on who you listen to, he is taking his talents back to Ohio, or not. If he does leave, it is widely reported Bosh will go to Houston. Miami may soon belong to the have nots. I hope he stays but if he goes, my feeling is to wish him good luck, thanks for the four straight finals and two championships and enjoy the social life of Cleveland. It was fun while it lasted.

LeBron is headed to Cleveland, Bosh headed to Houston. It looks like you can expect to feel like us Celtics fans for a couple of year. Just so you know. It's not fun at all. At least we have 12 first round picks to discuss for the next 5 years.

I, for one, hold no ill feelings over his "Decision" and would welcome him back with open arms! Cleveland needs something to bring some life back into their professional sports teams...and the answer isn't Johnny Manziel.

I've seen news reports of moving trucks outside of his Miami residence? And there are rumors that his DW really wants to move back to the Cleveland area.

What will be will be, but it's definitely got things buzzing around the northern Ohio area.

Wait, Cleveland is not allowed to contend for a championship. That would change the rotation of the planet and cause mass destruction. Good luck. heard a deal is in the work for Kevin Love as well. Not sure how you pay them all, but it looks like you'll have a lot to watch in the near future.

 

[Goofy + 3]

Not sure how you pay them all, but it looks like you'll have a lot to watch in the near future.

I think they're asking the Browns and Indians to take paycuts to free up some money.

 

[AirGoofy]

Does it have to be a BLT owner or just any DVC owner? Could I borrow a friends card and just show it to them or do they somehow verify my identity?

This year, TOTWL is for any DVC member staying at any WDW property on points.

Sounds like mooching BIL is a HP fan. You can buy the tickets for US/IOS, SW and BG all with your Universal package. Jus take sure you don't tell the others and you can have at least a couple of days alone time.

I would like your FIL to pay for my family to come as well. Any chances of that?

I'll ask him.

I'm happy to get a free trip, but I doubt it is going to happen. I'm just wondering what the next stunt will be.

Wait, Cleveland is not allowed to contend for a championship. That would change the rotation of the planet and cause mass destruction. Good luck. heard a deal is in the work for Kevin Love as well. Not sure how you pay them all, but it looks like you'll have a lot to watch in the near future.

Cleveland could just go get Bill Bellicheck again. How many Superbowls did they win with him there? Winning seasons? He's learned how to videotape other teams' practice sessions now, so he should be ok.

 

[Goofy + 3]

This year, TOTWL is for any DVC member staying at any WDW property on points.

But what if I have a card but I'm not the member? Is there a retina scan or something cool like that? I appreciate it when Disney tries to keep the riff-raff out, but in this case I am the riff-raff. Yes, I'm trying to circumvent rules.

 

[mm1971]

I'll ask him.

I'm happy to get a free trip, but I doubt it is going to happen. I'm just wondering what the next stunt will be.

Cleveland could just go get Bill Bellicheck again. How many Superbowls did they win with him there? Winning seasons? He's learned how to videotape other teams' practice sessions now, so he should be ok.

Nah! Video taping is overrated.

But what if I have a card but I'm not the member? Is there a retina scan or something cool like that? I appreciate it when Disney tries to keep the riff-raff out, but in this case I am the riff-raff. Yes, I'm trying to circumvent rules.

Well, they do let Norm up there so I'm not sure it's a Riff-Raff exclusion.

 

[scott2997]

Wait, Cleveland is not allowed to contend for a championship. That would change the rotation of the planet and cause mass destruction. Good luck. heard a deal is in the work for Kevin Love as well. Not sure how you pay them all, but it looks like you'll have a lot to watch in the near future.

I think they're asking the Browns and Indians to take paycuts to free up some money.

 

[Goofy + 3]

Well, they do let Norm up there so I'm not sure it's a Riff-Raff exclusion.

Touché!

 

[RodBelding]

Are you going to be around when CJ visits on the 30th or are you.....too busy at work roll eyes.

Way too busy at work. Have fun though.

What did I do now? It better not be that false news report about commando swimming at the clown pool.

No, it had something to do with excessive loitering at the Tambu lounge...

The trip is coming up sooner than I expected. I told Paul you were buying the beers so I imagine he will be there.

Reverse my earlier comments. I'm totally in!

Is Sept 17 day your leaving? That's our arrival day.

Yeah, I fly out at 1 I think. WHat time do you arrive?

 

[AirGoofy]

But what if I have a card but I'm not the member? Is there a retina scan or something cool like that? I appreciate it when Disney tries to keep the riff-raff out, but in this case I am the riff-raff. Yes, I'm trying to circumvent rules.

I think it was a blood draw/ DNA analysis.

Chris, I don't remember even showing my DVC member card. If I did, I don't remember showing any additional verification. I guess they could always scan the MB, not that I saw any scanners, nor have any idea how it would read.

Well, they do let Norm up there so I'm not sure it's a Riff-Raff exclusion.

That's what is great about the DVC resale market. The riff-raff can get in.

Touché!

That's was supposed to my line.

 

[brettcw23]

Does it have to be a BLT owner or just any DVC owner? Could I borrow a friends card and just show it to them or do they somehow verify my identity?

They have actually evolved to a retina scan. If you are found to be fraudulently imitating a DVC member, you are immediately removed from BLT required to watch Captain EO repeatedly and forced to consume copious amounts of Beverly...either via shotgunning method or beer bong funnel.

Or so I've heard.