**December 2012 Roll Call** Holidays, FLE Opening & MVMCP!! A very, merry thread!

[BDL]

No kids for us, but I still scheduled mid-day breaks. They are optional though. Some days are necessary, like our MVMCP day. We have breakfast at Kona that morning, then we are resort hopping. Then it's back to our resort for some rest and then we can stay out as late as we want for the MVMCP, and still have the energy for the next day. An example of 1 of our "maybe/probably" mid-day breaks will be on our check in day. If the rooms are ready when we check, then the break is an option. If not, we leave the bags at the resort, get our lunch at Tutto Italia, go back and check-in (maybe change) then, back to EPCOT for dinner and CP.

 

[heathies2]

What a night. I thought the storm had moved on out. Last night was rough. Lots of wind and crazy rain. No damage or flooding though in my neighborhood, and we didn't lose power. So happy for that.

On a positive note, DD is still asleep and it 8:37am. This is UNHEARD of. I should have stayed in bed.

Now back to Disney...

Anyone going to watch the live chat about Test Track on the Disney blog today?

Looks like it could be interesting. I was never a fan of TT, so I am curious to see more details about what they are changing etc. Plus, it would be nice to hear if there is a more firm re-opening date (i.e. if all us December folks will be able to ride!)

Glad you made out okay. Think of all of you gulf coasters who are hunkering down! Stay safe

 

[heathies2]

Here's the LINK

On the page you can see VIDEO PHOTO STORYBOOK. Click the STORYBOOK then insert the name.

WARNING though: I haven't been able to get it to work on iPads or tablets. Just PC's and laptops.

PS: You can keep going back to the storybook and change the order in which you see things or they may add something that you didn't see before.

That was so cool! I am so ready to go NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Who's with me, Disney Magic can transform everything over night!

 

[Valgoof]

Here's the LINK

On the page you can see VIDEO PHOTO STORYBOOK. Click the STORYBOOK then insert the name.

WARNING though: I haven't been able to get it to work on iPads or tablets. Just PC's and laptops.

PS: You can keep going back to the storybook and change the order in which you see things or they may add something that you didn't see before.

I dont see Video Storybook. What am I missing?? I can buy tickets or join the facebook page. LOL

 

[sokerfrog]

Question for those that travel to WDW without kids (or at least, young kids). Do you take afternoon breaks back to the hotel? Even in December?

I know the standard advice is to break mid-day. However, my bf and I (both mid 20's) will be going in December, without kids. With the cooler temperatures and shorter park hours, I haven't planned breaks back to the hotel.

I'm hoping that plan doesn't backfire on me. We have some mid-day ADRs that should provide for a nice break and all our days (except for the last day) should have us back to the hotel no later than 10:30.

Let me hear from all you non-mid-day breakers! Tell me how it's possible.

We never take a break. We go from rope drop to close...every day. Then if DTD isn't closed yet, we head there before going back to the room.

On the other hand, we take breaks such as The Hall of Presidents or The Tomorrowland Transit Authority. LOL

 

[tofubeast]

I dont see Video Storybook. What am I missing?? I can buy tickets or join the facebook page. LOL

Right below the video...there is a play and pause style button. Next to that, there is another button labeled "storybook." Took me awhile to find it too.

 

[Valgoof]

Right below the video...there is a play and pause style button. Next to that, there is another button labeled "storybook." Took me awhile to find it too.

Right below what video?? Can someone please come to my office and show me? I love it when IT can just log onto my pc and fix whatever is wrong.

 

[tofubeast]

Right below what video?? Can someone please come to my office and show me? I love it when IT can just log onto my pc and fix whatever is wrong.

When you click on the link, a video should play. Right under the video.. it actually says "video" "photo" "storybook"

 

[Valgoof]

When you click on the link, a video should play. Right under the video.. it actually says "video" "photo" "storybook"

I dont get a video when I click on the link. Just the MVMCP page with a list of dates and info. Weird.

 

[tofubeast]

I dont get a video when I click on the link. Just the MVMCP page with a list of dates and info. Weird.

Hmm, maybe video is blocked at your work (I'm assuming you are at work.) Not sure. Call IT! lol

 

[Valgoof]

Hmm, maybe video is blocked at your work (I'm assuming you are at work.) Not sure. Call IT! lol

I can watch youtube videos. In fact I just watched the MVMCP parade on youtube so I didnt feel completely left out. I should ask IT just to see what he would say. He's a really nice guy, so he would probably help me. But then they might start checking what I do all day. And that would be bad. LOL

 

[molitva]

On the other hand, we take breaks such as The Hall of Presidents or The Tomorrowland Transit Authority. LOL

I like how you think!! I'm ashamed to say I've never made it through Hall of Presidents without nodding off (or the Mr. Lincoln one in DL). It's really great for a power nap-no offense to our highest office.

 

[darkwingeeyore]

Just to feel like I'm contributing to the conversation before I rant. We don't take breaks either. The only time we took a nap at Disney was on our arrival day in 2009. But that's because I didn't sleep at all the night before (too freaking excited! And I had to do some last minute packing) and we had to be up at 3am to drive 2 hours to the airport. This time I have a toddler with me, and we will not be taking nap breaks, just takes too much time to get back to the hotel. Oh well, we'll see how it goes, I expect that most nights (except MVMCP) we'll be back at the hotel right after dinner!

Now, on to the ranting: I ordered my Photopass + last night and I'm offically done planning! What the heck am I going to do for the next 102 days???

 

[Valgoof]

Now, on to the ranting: I ordered my Photopass + last night and I'm offically done planning! What the heck am I going to do for the next 102 days???

Noooo. The planning isn't done until you get on the plane or in the car. LOL. Don't you have an ADR that you wish was 30 minutes earlier? Or are you thinking about doing the dessert party or a Fort Wilderness wagon/sleigh ride? After the first MVMCP we will know which characters are where so you can map out your plan for that. Look at menus to decide what you want to order. Ok I seriously feel like I have a problem now.

ETA--I didnt see you are from Cincy. Go Reds!!!

 

[darkwingeeyore]

Noooo. The planning isn't done until you get on the plane or in the car. LOL. Don't you have an ADR that you wish was 30 minutes earlier? Or are you thinking about doing the dessert party or a Fort Wilderness wagon/sleigh ride? After the first MVMCP we will know which characters are where so you can map out your plan for that. Look at menus to decide what you want to order. Ok I seriously feel like I have a problem now.

ETA--I didnt see you are from Cincy. Go Reds!!!

I do have one ADR for 50s Prime Time I'm trying to get a bit earlier. And I know pretty much exactly what I'm going to order everywhere we are eating!

And You're right, I do have figuring out MVMCP to look forward to, so I'll hold onto that!

I'd love to watch the Reds, but everytime I do, they lose, so my stepdad said I'm not allowed to watch anymore!!!

 

[ciao_gina]

Our first trip to Disneyland was when our son was 5 and we didn't take any breaks. But I think we were lucky that he was so good about it. Haven't taken breaks since-I agree that it feels like a waste of time when the hours are short. Plus we have 2 days of non or little activity scheduled to hang out.

 

[Valgoof]

I do have one ADR for 50s Prime Time I'm trying to get a bit earlier. And I know pretty much exactly what I'm going to order everywhere we are eating!

And You're right, I do have figuring out MVMCP to look forward to, so I'll hold onto that!

I'd love to watch the Reds, but everytime I do, they lose, so my stepdad said I'm not allowed to watch anymore!!!

See I knew there was still something you could do.

I'm with your stepdad then. Stay away from the tv.

 

[grrrlennyl]

I made reservations for us to the do the Behind the Seeds tour on our first EPCOT day (12/14). I'm excited!

 

[My2Qtz0205]

Just to feel like I'm contributing to the conversation before I rant. We don't take breaks either. The only time we took a nap at Disney was on our arrival day in 2009. But that's because I didn't sleep at all the night before (too freaking excited! And I had to do some last minute packing) and we had to be up at 3am to drive 2 hours to the airport. This time I have a toddler with me, and we will not be taking nap breaks, just takes too much time to get back to the hotel. Oh well, we'll see how it goes, I expect that most nights (except MVMCP) we'll be back at the hotel right after dinner!

Now, on to the ranting: I ordered my Photopass + last night and I'm offically done planning! What the heck am I going to do for the next 102 days???

You can make a countdown calendar, plan family movie nights, shop for things you'll need for the trip.

 

[tofubeast]

I made reservations for us to the do the Behind the Seeds tour on our first EPCOT day (12/14). I'm excited!

We did that tour a few years ago. It is quite interesting. Well worth the $!