Dec. 7, 2008 4 nite Mousefest Cruise - who's all going?

[goofy4tink]

Must be officially time to go....I started packing stuff this morning!! My carryon bag has all my fish extender stuff in it...don't want that just tossed around. My clothes will get packed on Friday morning!!! Getting nudgy to get started. I hate the week before heading south.

 

[the2princessesmom]

We're doing the Land and Sea package, so we leave on Thursday! 2 more days of work, and then I'm in Disney World!! 48 hours from now, my flight will be half way to Orlando!! I can barely stand it! Is anyone else losing their mind right now, or is it just me?



(Sorry for the smiley assult... just can't contain myself!

Oh that's me too!!!!

I'm walking around the house smiling for no reason. My girls still have no clue about the trip they just think that their Mom is crazy

Lill

 

[memobrien]

Oh that's me too!!!!

I'm walking around the house smiling for no reason. My girls still have no clue about the trip they just think that their Mom is crazy

Lill

oh that is too funny about the girls!

well i've been trying to get ready on our side too. I've pulled everything for my daughter. But of course I haven't gotten my stuff ready. I need to figure out what suitcase(s) we will need. My magnetic paper FINALLY came yesterday. So I printed off one as a test. now i need to figure out when i can get some time to print off some more. Why does it seem like everything is all crazy at once. With getting ready for the trip, work has gotten nuts, and i've been running around to the doctors on top of it. I will be so happy once i get on that plane and can jsut chill!!!

maura

 

[mkmommy]

oh that is too funny about the girls!

well i've been trying to get ready on our side too. I've pulled everything for my daughter. But of course I haven't gotten my stuff ready. I need to figure out what suitcase(s) we will need. My magnetic paper FINALLY came yesterday. So I printed off one as a test. now i need to figure out when i can get some time to print off some more. Why does it seem like everything is all crazy at once. With getting ready for the trip, work has gotten nuts, and i've been running around to the doctors on top of it. I will be so happy once i get on that plane and can jsut chill!!!

maura

Me too, it is always so crazy trying to get awa. I am getting better as I make sure not to leave packing to the last night, but there always seems to be a million things to go.

Lisa

 

[Hanover]

The four of us totally finished packing last night which is a record for us. We are usually last minute packers but with our schedules this week it was the only time we really had to do it.

If I had a $1 for every time my me, dh and my friend has told me they are so ready for vacation the last couple of weeks it would probably pay for our trip!

3 more sleeps for us and we'll be in Orlando!

the2princessesmom--let us know how the reveal goes. When we surprised our sons I was nearly bawling and I was so excited my hands were shaking! The luggage porter looked at me like I was crazy so I had to quickly tell him we had just surprised the boys there with the cruise documents and they had no idea they were crusing until then.

Memobrien, good luck with the magnets. I screwed up on a good 5 pages before I finally figured out how to get a few images to a page and decent pixels on some of the clip art I downloaded.

I better get back to work. I'm trying to get everything done that needs to get done and it seems never ending!

 

[pluto1979]

Hi All,
I am in the same boat, (literally) haha, as all of you! Too excited to sleep, so much to do before things walking around looking like a fool!. Anyways, just wanted to know when we get the final list of those part of the FE participation will be sent to us? Thanks for letting me know! Also I am not part of any group for the mouse cruise thing. But where can I meet you all, I am not sure who all of you are and would love to meet during the cruise to put a face to the names. Let me know how I would do this.

See Ya real Soon!

 

[goofy4tink]

Hi All,
I am in the same boat, (literally) haha, as all of you! Too excited to sleep, so much to do before things walking around looking like a fool!. Anyways, just wanted to know when we get the final list of those part of the FE participation will be sent to us? Thanks for letting me know! Also I am not part of any group for the mouse cruise thing. But where can I meet you all, I am not sure who all of you are and would love to meet during the cruise to put a face to the names. Let me know how I would do this.

See Ya real Soon!

I got the finalized list last week. You should have gotten a PM with the listing in it.

 

[ladyandtramp]

Anyone have any idea when the DCL bus normally leaves Old Key West resort

This is our first cruise!! and we decided to fly in on Saturday (we live in Ohio, and Ohio in December could mean flight delays to snow and ice and we didn't want to chance it!!).

So anyone know the drill? I heard that we may have to send luggage the night before? Is this true?

We have a 7:00 Dinner at Palos Sunday night - should I pack our dining clothes in my carry-on - I heard that there might be delays in getting luggage to your rooms...

I am so excited and turning in circles here just like everyone else. I just don't know what to expect and the uncertainty is killing me!!

 

[memobrien]

Ok only big Disney fans can appreciate my delemia… So We land in Orlando on Friday at 11:30. I originally planned for us to go to the Magic Kingdom on Friday(with Hoop De Doo that night)and then Saturday in Epcot(we have breakfast ressies in Norway). So then we’re in the car and Georgia say to me – Mom, remember when we were there and they were building a new playhouse Disney show. I want to see that, please, can we go see that.

So now I’m like…hmmm no I try to fit this in or not. So I’m thinking that maybe I should just cancel Hoop Dee Doo – I think she would like it but I think she would rather more park time anyway. And then I could scrap magic kingdom on Friday and just go to the Studios instead. We haven’t seen the new playhouse Disney show or Toy Story Mania. OR do I upgrade my tickets to be park hoppers and on Saturday split the day with epcot and studios…. I’m so torn!

 

[mkmommy]

Hi All,
I am in the same boat, (literally) haha, as all of you! Too excited to sleep, so much to do before things walking around looking like a fool!. Anyways, just wanted to know when we get the final list of those part of the FE participation will be sent to us? Thanks for letting me know! Also I am not part of any group for the mouse cruise thing. But where can I meet you all, I am not sure who all of you are and would love to meet during the cruise to put a face to the names. Let me know how I would do this.

See Ya real Soon!

I sent you another PM just now with the list, reply here if you did not get it and I will leave a list in your fish extender on the Sunday, or if you have an email address send me a PM with it and I can email.

Lisa

 

[mkmommy]

Anyone have any idea when the DCL bus normally leaves Old Key West resort

This is our first cruise!! and we decided to fly in on Saturday (we live in Ohio, and Ohio in December could mean flight delays to snow and ice and we didn't want to chance it!!).

So anyone know the drill? I heard that we may have to send luggage the night before? Is this true?

We have a 7:00 Dinner at Palos Sunday night - should I pack our dining clothes in my carry-on - I heard that there might be delays in getting luggage to your rooms...

I am so excited and turning in circles here just like everyone else. I just don't know what to expect and the uncertainty is killing me!!

I seem to remember stoping at Old Key West last March and we were there around 11:45. When you check in ask about luggage and they will give you a card with the luggage pick up time, it will be around 8:00 on Sunday. You should have your luggage by about 4:00 but if you are concerned take your dinner clothes.

Ok only big Disney fans can appreciate my delemia… So We land in Orlando on Friday at 11:30. I originally planned for us to go to the Magic Kingdom on Friday(with Hoop De Doo that night)and then Saturday in Epcot(we have breakfast ressies in Norway). So then we’re in the car and Georgia say to me – Mom, remember when we were there and they were building a new playhouse Disney show. I want to see that, please, can we go see that.

So now I’m like…hmmm no I try to fit this in or not. So I’m thinking that maybe I should just cancel Hoop Dee Doo – I think she would like it but I think she would rather more park time anyway. And then I could scrap magic kingdom on Friday and just go to the Studios instead. We haven’t seen the new playhouse Disney show or Toy Story Mania. OR do I upgrade my tickets to be park hoppers and on Saturday split the day with epcot and studios…. I’m so torn!

I would skip Hoop De Doo, travel is a lot for most kids and if your daughter is anything like mine she will want to hit the pool, and if you do too much you will have a melt down.

Lisa

 

[WeLuvDCL]

Ok only big Disney fans can appreciate my delemia… So We land in Orlando on Friday at 11:30. I originally planned for us to go to the Magic Kingdom on Friday(with Hoop De Doo that night)and then Saturday in Epcot(we have breakfast ressies in Norway). So then we’re in the car and Georgia say to me – Mom, remember when we were there and they were building a new playhouse Disney show. I want to see that, please, can we go see that.

So now I’m like…hmmm no I try to fit this in or not. So I’m thinking that maybe I should just cancel Hoop Dee Doo – I think she would like it but I think she would rather more park time anyway. And then I could scrap magic kingdom on Friday and just go to the Studios instead. We haven’t seen the new playhouse Disney show or Toy Story Mania. OR do I upgrade my tickets to be park hoppers and on Saturday split the day with epcot and studios…. I’m so torn!

As soon as you get to the park...go get a fast pass for Toy Story....hopefully you will get there before they run out. We were just at HS the weekend before Thanksgiving and they ran out of fast passes by noon and there was a 100 minute wait to ride!! But the ride is VERY cool!! You should start doing arm exercises now if you are very competitive.

 

[Hanover]

I agree about Toy Story Mania. We've been to WDW a few times since it opened and the lines have always been a good 80 minutes plus through out the day. We always go to DHS at rope drop and head straight to TSM. We usually wait about 10 minutes as we go through the waiting area. The fast pass lines alone in the morning are a good 20-30 minutes to just get a FP. Every single day we have been to DHS, the FP's are gone by 11:30-12:00. You can always hope to win dream fast passes!

We get into MCO about 5:15 Friday, get our rental at Alamo, will check into AKV and go to Chef Mickey's for a 7:55 dinner. We are going to try and renew our AP's that night if we have time. Saturday we are still trying to decide if we are going to do Epcot all day or try MK in the morning. My husband really wants to do MK but I'm so afraid of the crowds from the parade taping. I think they open MK at 7 for the tapings and all the tickets are long gone. They said they'd take stand by's if there are spaces available. I just can't wait to feel the heat again--- 70 degrees is going to be HOT!

 

[goofy4tink]

We arrive on Sat, around 1pm..heading to OKW. Then over to DTD to have some lunch and get my AP renewed! Then a meet at OKW, then off to Epcot for dinner at Tutu and the CP late show. Back to OKW and hit the hay. We are being picked up around 8:30 for the trip to port.
Man...I can't wait to just sit and bask in the sun. As long as it's 70 or above, I'll be happy!!

 

[memobrien]

I agree about Toy Story Mania. We've been to WDW a few times since it opened and the lines have always been a good 80 minutes plus through out the day. We always go to DHS at rope drop and head straight to TSM. We usually wait about 10 minutes as we go through the waiting area. The fast pass lines alone in the morning are a good 20-30 minutes to just get a FP. Every single day we have been to DHS, the FP's are gone by 11:30-12:00. You can always hope to win dream fast passes!

We get into MCO about 5:15 Friday, get our rental at Alamo, will check into AKV and go to Chef Mickey's for a 7:55 dinner. We are going to try and renew our AP's that night if we have time. Saturday we are still trying to decide if we are going to do Epcot all day or try MK in the morning. My husband really wants to do MK but I'm so afraid of the crowds from the parade taping. I think they open MK at 7 for the tapings and all the tickets are long gone. They said they'd take stand by's if there are spaces available. I just can't wait to feel the heat again--- 70 degrees is going to be HOT!

Yeah I think I will canel Hoop De Doo... Just toomuch.

Well it sounds like if we go on Friday to DHS we might not be able to do TSM as we wouldn't get to the park until later in the day. We can't go at rope drop on Saturday because we are going to be in Norway. So again we wouldn't get there until closer to noon. Do you think it's worth even trying it and paying the extra to get the hopper pass.

Maybe I should jssut stick with the original plan and do MK on Friday and Epcot on Saturday. We will be staying at the Poly, so it will be easy to get to bothof them too.

i'm sooo with you about the warmth! I can't wait!!!

Maura

 

[WonderlandsMostWantd]

Ok only big Disney fans can appreciate my delemia… So We land in Orlando on Friday at 11:30. I originally planned for us to go to the Magic Kingdom on Friday(with Hoop De Doo that night)and then Saturday in Epcot(we have breakfast ressies in Norway). So then we’re in the car and Georgia say to me – Mom, remember when we were there and they were building a new playhouse Disney show. I want to see that, please, can we go see that.

So now I’m like…hmmm no I try to fit this in or not. So I’m thinking that maybe I should just cancel Hoop Dee Doo – I think she would like it but I think she would rather more park time anyway. And then I could scrap magic kingdom on Friday and just go to the Studios instead. We haven’t seen the new playhouse Disney show or Toy Story Mania. OR do I upgrade my tickets to be park hoppers and on Saturday split the day with epcot and studios…. I’m so torn!

In terms of ease of travel, I'd personally lean toward upgrading to hoppers, and jump on the boat to DHS after breakfast on Saturday, that way you stand a better chance of getting your fast passes for TSM. Then you can check out your playhouse show and anything else you wanted to see, and come back to Epcot.

 

[pluto1979]

Just think, is'nt so good thing to have a delema when it is just about what to see or do in Disney!? We are all very lucky to be able to visit Disney and worry about what to do! Anyways, this would be my advice, if you can, go to DHS before your breakfast time in Norway. Get your FP make sure it gives you enough time to leave, have breakfast and get back to DHS. If the time ou get is a little off then ask the CM to change it for a later time, they usually will do this for you. Tell them why you need a different time. Then go back to Epcot and have breakfast! Play house Disney of course is fun to do. The park should be less in attendance due to the taping in MK.

By the way, I guess I should say that my name is Adam and I work for the Walt Disney World Resort. I have been with the company for over 10 years and have loved every minute of it. I am so looking forward to just be a guest of the cruise on Sunday and really looking forward to meeting all of you. Since I really have not had time to do a FE is it tacky to bring a Christmas Stocking? What do you think?

 

[pluto1979]

I sent you another PM just now with the list, reply here if you did not get it and I will leave a list in your fish extender on the Sunday, or if you have an email address send me a PM with it and I can email.

Lisa

Hi Lisa, Yes I did get it and thanks!

For everyone, has anyone done the Pirate musuem in Nassau? If so where is it, how much was it and s it worth it? I might want to do it but know nothing really about it. also can you walk to it easy enough?

 

[memobrien]

Just think, is'nt so good thing to have a delema when it is just about what to see or do in Disney!? We are all very lucky to be able to visit Disney and worry about what to do! Anyways, this would be my advice, if you can, go to DHS before your breakfast time in Norway. Get your FP make sure it gives you enough time to leave, have breakfast and get back to DHS. If the time ou get is a little off then ask the CM to change it for a later time, they usually will do this for you. Tell them why you need a different time. Then go back to Epcot and have breakfast! Play house Disney of course is fun to do. The park should be less in attendance due to the taping in MK.

By the way, I guess I should say that my name is Adam and I work for the Walt Disney World Resort. I have been with the company for over 10 years and have loved every minute of it. I am so looking forward to just be a guest of the cruise on Sunday and really looking forward to meeting all of you. Since I really have not had time to do a FE is it tacky to bring a Christmas Stocking? What do you think?

Hi Adam! NIce to meet you. I think a Christmas stocking would be great and very festive!

Thanks for the advice. Unfortunatly I don't think we would have time before our breakfast ressie. It is at 8:50. Hmm... I didn't think about the low attendence because of the taping. I thinkpart of my issue is if it is worth spending the money. It's a good bit extra for the upgrade to the hopper.


Maura

 

[mkmommy]

Maura

With such a short time in the parks I would not try and do it all, and I would not spend the money on upgrading to park hopper. Can you maybe try and get a last minute reservation at 1900 Park Fare to get a princess meal , cancel the Epcot breakfast and do HS. Your daughter will get lots of chances to see the Princess' on the ship. What we did this past March was did not spend time waiting for the characters in the park as we knew we would have lots of time with them on the ship.

Lisa


Lisa