Disney pin codes + Bill = TROUBLE *11/01 Almost time for our Happy Place*

[mrsksomeday]

It's so hard to do all 3 of the shows...I wish you the best of luck. They are all good in their own way.

Petals....find a drunk to talk to!

Bill doesn't know yet, but I have been checking schedules and FOW wasn't shown, so I don't know if they are refurbing or what? Hmm I might just find a drunk to talk to you always have great stories about them!

I hope it is possible, we plan to on our trip. I agree though, FOTLK is the star and I may not be able to get the gang psyched enough on the other 2, especially FOW.

I am going to try to go with the flow, I will suggest things and see if they fly .

I would love to get to all three shows, too!! My goal is really to get to Nemo, I've seen the other twe a few times but have never seen that one so it's a must.

Ace is wonderful!! I think I need to borrow your idea and put up a picture or two of my three beagles.

I am ready for questions!!

We really enjoyed Nemo even though we almost didn't make it in when we went in Oct. the friend we brought with us was too busy smoking every 5 minutes and they almost didn't let us in. I love sharing pictures of Ace, he is our sweetie.

FOTLK is our favorite at AK too

Jimmy liked Nemo, but still loves FOTLK!

I can't wait to see FOTLK again.

We usually drop FOW if time gets short, too. Like you said, if you do miss it, you could try to catch it the next day!

Both Nemo and FOTLK are not-to-be-missed!

I hope Hannah and Christian get invited to participate in the FOTLK parade, that's so much fun!


Kathy

I hope they get invited too and I hope Hannah isn't too shy to do it.

I think if you time it just right and the shows are your main goal..you should be able to do it Good luck!

Did he tell her yet

As far as I know he didn't tell her, but I was dealing with some issues here today so I haven't talked to him.

Hi Tracy! I think your AK plans look do-able! What time is your Park Fare ADR again?

Have you thought about sending Josh up ahead to grab FPs for Everest and that way when the rest of you get up there to meet him you will be all set and can just jump in line.

The first Nemo show (I think) is at 10:30 so you might have time after riding Everest to do something in between....Hannah might like a spin on a Triceratops or something...

I would think about trying to do lunch after Nemo so you can get in and out a lot quicker if you are ahead of the big lunch crowds. Then maybe 2nd ride on Everest, followed by FOW. Don't know the show times for FOW though - Soares' site didn't have any listed. Were you planning on the 2:30 FOTLK? Out around 3:00 to exit?? I think it could work!

Sara

Park Fare is at 6pm but I am trying to get it later. Josh would get lost, that boy gets lost in our town. I might go get the fastpasses and let Bill lead them. I have already been looking at Soare's site and saw that about FOW, makes me worry, Bill loves that show.

Those three shows are a lot to fit in in one day, but I think you'll be able to do it. It sounds like you have quite a long time to spend there before the dinner reservation, so if you're all able to stay focused, I think you'll be successful!

Hi mommy-to-be!! Staying focused will definately be our problem .

 

[Native NYer]

Your plans look great. Festival of the Lion King is wonderful! That and Country Bear Jamboree were the only shows my 1 yr old nephew sat, or rather danced, through in August.

I love your photos of Ace. He's so cute. How old is he?

 

[mrsksomeday]

Your plans look great. Festival of the Lion King is wonderful! That and Country Bear Jamboree were the only shows my 1 yr old nephew sat, or rather danced, through in August.

I love your photos of Ace. He's so cute. How old is he?

We try to see Festival of the Lion King every time we go. I can't wait to drag my son into Country Bear Jamboree and see his face when he hears the songs .

Ace will be 5 October 28th.

 

[DisMomAmy]

FOW is closed for refurbishment from 9/13 - 10/23 so it should be back up for you guys.

 

[mrsksomeday]

FOW is closed for refurbishment from 9/13 - 10/23 so it should be back up for you guys.

Amy thank you so much!! I was going to go looking for info on that but we have had a huge YUCKY water leak here in the apartment and I forgot all about it.

They are reroofing the building and apparently screwed up the seal around a vent on the roof. We live in an 8 story building and are on the 5th floor. The yucky nasty water from the roof is coming down the vent and seeping through the wall onto our carpets, it is NASTY!!

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I was so upset about the nasty wather issue last night after we went to bed. I have the Wishes CD on my blackberry and was listening to it to try to get to sleep, Jiminy Cricket said "faith steps in and sees you through" and I started bawling. I told Bill it shouldn't be this stressful before the trip. I have to call Josh today to see if he has gotten around to telling his grandma they are going. If not, it ain't gonna be pretty people

. I have been more than patient about this.

 

[shebaxric]

Amy thank you so much!! I was going to go looking for info on that but we have had a huge YUCKY water leak here in the apartment and I forgot all about it.

They are reroofing the building and apparently screwed up the seal around a vent on the roof. We live in an 8 story building and are on the 5th floor. The yucky nasty water from the roof is coming down the vent and seeping through the wall onto our carpets, it is NASTY!!

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I was so upset about the nasty wather issue last night after we went to bed. I have the Wishes CD on my blackberry and was listening to it to try to get to sleep, Jiminy Cricket said "faith steps in and sees you through" and I started bawling. I told Bill it shouldn't be this stressful before the trip. I have to call Josh today to see if he has gotten around to telling his grandma they are going. If not, it ain't gonna be pretty people

. I have been more than patient about this.

You seem to have one thing after another happening!! I really hope this stops soon! Just take a few deep breathes and prepare yourself for the worst with Josh..... that way if he has told her you will be pleasantly surprised.

 

[DisMomAmy]

Sorry Josh is dragging his feet... and it's taking it's toll on you!! I hope he takes care of it soon!!!

 

[mkluvsmickey]

Hi Tracy! I've been reading along but realized I haven't been posting. Just wanted to let you know I am here and thinking of you. I hope you can de-stress soon!

 

[mrsksomeday]

You seem to have one thing after another happening!! I really hope this stops soon! Just take a few deep breathes and prepare yourself for the worst with Josh..... that way if he has told her you will be pleasantly surprised.

I always take that approach with Josh

Sorry Josh is dragging his feet... and it's taking it's toll on you!! I hope he takes care of it soon!!!

Thank you!

Hi Tracy! I've been reading along but realized I haven't been posting. Just wanted to let you know I am here and thinking of you. I hope you can de-stress soon!

Hi!! Thank you so much.

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Well the maintainence guys have been here twice today with the steam cleaner to suck up the water and deodorize. They told me the roofers are working on our end of the buiding so hopefully that will help.

On the Josh end of things:

Telling Christian's school - CHECK

Telling the xMIL we are going - CHECK (Josh the big chicken didn't do it, but Abbey did I just adore her!)

Suitcases getting pulled from Abbey's mom's attic - CHECK (not in Abbey's hands yet, but supposedly coming.

The day is turning around WOO HOO!!!! ( I hope I haven't jinxed myself by saying that ).

 

[jordanyosh]

Glad to hear things are looking up!

It seems you and Kathy both have had some troubles/stress leading up to your vacation. Hopefully, it will make WDW all the more magical!

 

[mrsksomeday]

Glad to hear things are looking up!

It seems you and Kathy both have had some troubles/stress leading up to your vacation. Hopefully, it will make WDW all the more magical!

My stress is so small and doesn't even compare to our sweet Kathy's issues. I pray that all is going well with her Dad, if he is anything like her he is a wonderful person.

 

[Juliah]

Hi Tracy,

I read one of your trip reports in the past with great interest, as my two DDs both have cp and use power chairs (and love WDW, btw). I just wanted to say how excited I am for you and your family to be headed back, and I am looking forward to your report.

Have fun!

 

[mrsksomeday]

Hi Tracy,

I read one of your trip reports in the past with great interest, as my two DDs both have cp and use power chairs (and love WDW, btw). I just wanted to say how excited I am for you and your family to be headed back, and I am looking forward to your report.

Have fun!

Hello!! Thank you so much for reading our PTR. Bill and I can not wait to get back to WDW. I love the accessibility, Bill says they make him feel "normal" and what ever makes him happy makes me happy.

We are still debating which wheelchair to take, the wheelie supports are going to make it very hard for him with the new chair on the Magical Express. We probably won't know until the night before we leave when I ask him which charger to bring .

 

[Juliah]

Thanks for the welcome! I'm not sure what you mean by wheelie supports, but if they make it hard to use the Magical Express, does that mean it will also be hard for him to board the rides?

 

[mrsksomeday]

Thanks for the welcome! I'm not sure what you mean by wheelie supports, but if they make it hard to use the Magical Express, does that mean it will also be hard for him to board the rides?

That is what Permobil calls the little wheels on the back of his wheelchair to keep it from tipping. We are worried about him being able to get on the rides with it too, but this chair has the recline function and it has helped his muscle spasms so much so we are still debating.

 

[Juliah]

Ahh, gotcha. We call them anti-tippers. I know the extra length they add can make it tricky to move around in tight places.

Any chance they have a quick release button to allow you to take them off just long enough to ride a ride? DDs' current power chairs won't do that, but their old manual chairs had that feature, so I thought I'd ask.

Comfort is so important. That's a tough call.

 

[mrsksomeday]

Ahh, gotcha. We call them anti-tippers. I know the extra length they add can make it tricky to move around in tight places.

Any chance they have a quick release button to allow you to take them off just long enough to ride a ride? DDs' current power chairs won't do that, but their old manual chairs had that feature, so I thought I'd ask.

Comfort is so important. That's a tough call.

I wish they had that, the have two bolts on each side that I don't think you could get off unless you took off the back wheel .

 

[askelton]

Thank goodness J & A are getting things done.
You'll be here soon.

 

[mrsksomeday]

Thank goodness J & A are getting things done.
You'll be here soon.

I am so happy J & A are getting in gear . Two weeks from right now we will eating dinner with Kathy and family .

 

[mrsksomeday]

I do not like to repeat successes, I like to go on to other things. – Walt Disney

Please tell me about stroller experiences/tips and the child swap pass. I will admit I am completely clueless about both things

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Also have the fast pass locations moved back to the original places at AK or are they still centrally located by It’s Tough to Be a Bug? This would be helpful to know don’t you think

?

Are there any other tips for taking a 4 and 11 year old? I know rest, hydration, play time, but anything else?

Most of you know I like Grey Goose Slushies

, I have had the orange one too. I have tried Pina Colavas, Backscratchers, the margaritas in Mexico, and Lapu Lapu's. Are there any other drinks you would recommend? (wow I sound like a lush don't I?

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One of my favorite pictures of Ace:

That is orange icing by his nose, he got to have a little bit of Bill’s birthday cake one year.

Next installment…a safari and a party