Doin it in Style @ The Poly! September 2010 Here we Come!!!

[Stefy]

Thanx again for that

 

[Stefy]

Tell me about the mini park maps? I've not been able to get them small enough to fit on a page in my binder.

I print previewed them and then changed the layout to landscape and then changed the scale to suit the size of my notebook. So for say A5 I changed it to 30% or 40% whichever looked for readable. Hope that helps

 

[Stefy]

We interupt this PTR with some actual PTR news
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Thanx to the lovely Sophia (OhioDisneyLover) We have finally made some solid plans for the first night and first official park day. So here goes:

Wednesday 29th September
Check in at the Poly around 7pm-ish, check out our room and change out of plane clothes. Stroll around and soak in the atmosphere/surroundings and tiki torches lighting the way to Captain Cooks, eat and then (hopefully) score the swing seat for a front seat view of Wishes at 9pm

Thursday 30th September
Make rope drop at MK and try not to get too distracted by just stopping dead and staring at the Castle

It looks like that night is going to be a MNSSHP night as the park closes at 7pm. Hopefully this will mean that the park won't be as busy until around 4pm. We are going to aim to leave around 3-4pm, go back to the resort for a rest and then get ready for dinner at Cali Grill. We have decided why not get this holiday started with a bang

Only thing with dinner is that we are not sure how to time it. Do we get an ADR where we catch Wishes during dinner? Or do we have an early reservation and come back to watch on the observation deck? Or do we time it that our dinner finishes around the time Wishes starts, in which case we watch from the deck also.

What do you guys think?

 

[dizneeat]

It looks like that night is going to be a MNSSHP night as the park closes at 7pm. Hopefully this will mean that the park won't be as busy until around 4pm. We are going to aim to leave around 3-4pm, go back to the resort for a rest and then get ready for dinner at Cali Grill. We have decided why not get this holiday started with a bang

Only thing with dinner is that we are not sure how to time it. Do we get an ADR where we catch Wishes during dinner? Or do we have an early reservation and come back to watch on the observation deck? Or do we time it that our dinner finishes around the time Wishes starts, in which case we watch from the deck also.

What do you guys think? ​

However you time it you will enjoy it! We have found lately that we enjoy watching the fireworks before we have dinner, but if this is a MNSSHP night the fireworks will be around 10 I think, so you better time it so you have dinner first, then hang around over coffee (ask for Ron, he will time it for you, ) and watch after you have eaten (from the deck) It is nice from inside, but you cannot see as well with the glass!

Love your first two days! It shows you are WAY younger than Tom and I as we are just too tired after the long distance flight to even care about fireworks our first night,​

 

[Stefy]

However you time it you will enjoy it! We have found lately that we enjoy watching the fireworks before we have dinner, but if this is a MNSSHP night the fireworks will be around 10 I think, so you better time it so you have dinner first, then hang around over coffee (ask for Ron, he will time it for you, ) and watch after you have eaten (from the deck) It is nice from inside, but you cannot see as well with the glass!

Love your first two days! It shows you are WAY younger than Tom and I as we are just too tired after the long distance flight to even care about fireworks our first night,

Ooh thats a point if it starts at 10pm. Maybe it would be better to try and time it so we catch it after we finish dinner then, perhaps just before dessert?

We don't normally do anything apart from order in and chill out on arrival day. We are usually tired and grumpy from the flight, security check and ME trip. But Dave wants to try and make an effort seeing as we are staying at the Poly for the first time

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

I love your plans for your first two days.

I think it would be so awesome to see Hallowishes from the observation deck at Cali. I think I would have dinner first and then see if you can hang around at the bar (do they still have a bar in there? I have not been there in years.)

I am still wondering what the new fireworks show will be like that is replacing Wishes. I saw an article on AllEars about that and the replacement of Spectro with the Electric Light Pageant. I just don't know how I will feel about these but I'm very excited to see what they will be like.

Good luck scoring the swing on your first night for the fireworks show. What a great way to start a vacation!!!!

 

[dismagiclover]

Great plans! I'd try to time it so you saw the fireworks at the very end of your Cali Grill meal. You can't see real well from the tables so you definitely want to go to the observation deck

 

[Stefy]

I love your plans for your first two days.

I think it would be so awesome to see Hallowishes from the observation deck at Cali. I think I would have dinner first and then see if you can hang around at the bar (do they still have a bar in there? I have not been there in years.)

I am still wondering what the new fireworks show will be like that is replacing Wishes. I saw an article on AllEars about that and the replacement of Spectro with the Electric Light Pageant. I just don't know how I will feel about these but I'm very excited to see what they will be like.

Good luck scoring the swing on your first night for the fireworks show. What a great way to start a vacation!!!!

Thanx I hope the new fireworks show is as good as Wishes as I am a small confession to make. We have never seen Wishes

Great plans! I'd try to time it so you saw the fireworks at the very end of your Cali Grill meal. You can't see real well from the tables so you definitely want to go to the observation deck

Thanx

So its looking likely that we will try and time the dinner for watching the fireworks afterwards and I am excited about watching from the observation deck, they pump the music up there too right?

 

[dismagiclover]

So its looking likely that we will try and time the dinner for watching the fireworks afterwards and I am excited about watching from the observation deck, they pump the music up there too right?

The music is in the restaraunt and the observation deck

 

[UncleOrville]

Plans for your first two days look great! I loved watching Wishes from the Poly beach - so relaxing and easy!

It looks like Sept. 30 will be an EMH morning at the MK, so you should be able to get a lot in that day (especially with the low crowds that will probably result from the fact that it's a MNSSHP night).

 

[Stefy]

The music is in the restaraunt and the observation deck

Thanx

Did you hear about one of the Arsenal players breaking his leg? Saw it on TV and it looked really bad. What an awful thing to happen to a young kid

Plans for your first two days look great! I loved watching Wishes from the Poly beach - so relaxing and easy!

It looks like Sept. 30 will be an EMH morning at the MK, so you should be able to get a lot in that day (especially with the low crowds that will probably result from the fact that it's a MNSSHP night).

Thanx

I am hoping we can and then get back to the resort for a nice break before dinner

 

[disneybarbie]

Hi!

Just doing some online shopping 'browsing'... and found this really cute tshirt in the New Look sale!!

http://www.newlook.co.uk/1846690/184669004/ProductDetails.aspx

Didn't know if it was your kinda thing?!

Emma x

 

[Mickey_Mom]

Well hi there! I finally made my way over here and I'm slowly making my way thru but wanted to comment on what I've read....

Love DF's pink hat... Soopafly Love that name!

You leave the day after Ariana's birthday. Random thought but there you are.

Ohana breakfast - woot!

Arkershurs breakfast - very curious if you'll like it... we went for dinner and while the Princesses were fabulous, the food was meh.

Tons of ADRs I've never been to! But most I want to try!

50's Prime Time - Mum at the table, I'm with you there. I'm iffy on trying that one but I keep hearing good things about it.

Complimentary upgrade at check in... I wish! But good luck to you...

That Stitch snow globe is AWESOME!!!

I'll be back again soon!

 

[Stefy]

Hi!

Just doing some online shopping 'browsing'... and found this really cute tshirt in the New Look sale!!

http://www.newlook.co.uk/1846690/184669004/ProductDetails.aspx

Didn't know if it was your kinda thing?!

Emma x

Thanx it is really cute and soooo me

I also like this tee

http://www.newlook.co.uk/1862137/186213710/ProductDetails.aspx

I soooo want to get both, but I just bought my monthly Disney t shirt and shouldn't really get any more. But we shall see

Well hi there! I finally made my way over here and I'm slowly making my way thru but wanted to comment on what I've read....

Love DF's pink hat... Soopafly Love that name!

You leave the day after Ariana's birthday. Random thought but there you are.

Ohana breakfast - woot!

Arkershurs breakfast - very curious if you'll like it... we went for dinner and while the Princesses were fabulous, the food was meh.

Tons of ADRs I've never been to! But most I want to try!

50's Prime Time - Mum at the table, I'm with you there. I'm iffy on trying that one but I keep hearing good things about it.

Complimentary upgrade at check in... I wish! But good luck to you...

That Stitch snow globe is AWESOME!!!

I'll be back again soon!

Yay you made it Thanx for stopping by.

I love him in that hat too, not sure if I still have it though.

I get a birthday wish from Mickey for Ariana when I get there

I can't wait to try Ohana Breakfast and see Lilo & Stitch

I remember reading your review on Akershus. I really only want to go for the Princesses TBH. Although I hear now that all the Princesses are going to be at Lunch and Dinner at CRT. But I think we will stick with this one as me and Sophia (OhioDisneyLover) have a plan to make early AM ADR's to get empty park pics

Most of the ADR's are new for us, like the signature restaurants and some are ones we loved so much that we have to go back for more

Yes we are defo staying clear of 50's Prime. Get enough mummy-ing at home thank you very much

Re: upgrade - I know its far fetched wishful thinking, but a girl can dream

I love the Stitch globe and really want to collect more. Our first trip, we nearly bought the Castle Snowglobe, if its still there this year I may just end up getting it

Stay tuned for more am also going to start our recap of our second trip

 

[Stefy]

Hi All

Me and Dave have been discussing what time to make our ADR for Cali. As the 30th looks to be a MNSSHP night will the fireworks be at 9pm or 9:30pm like last year do you think?

If its at 9pm, am thinking about trying to get either 7:50pm or 8pm. What you guys think?

TIA

 

[Soopafly]

Well hi there! I finally made my way over here and I'm slowly making my way thru but wanted to comment on what I've read....

Love DF's pink hat... Soopafly Love that name!

You leave the day after Ariana's birthday. Random thought but there you are.

Ohana breakfast - woot!

Arkershurs breakfast - very curious if you'll like it... we went for dinner and while the Princesses were fabulous, the food was meh.

Tons of ADRs I've never been to! But most I want to try!

50's Prime Time - Mum at the table, I'm with you there. I'm iffy on trying that one but I keep hearing good things about it.

Complimentary upgrade at check in... I wish! But good luck to you...

That Stitch snow globe is AWESOME!!!

I'll be back again soon!

Heh thanks I got the name from a 'cartoon' called Super Fly created by Joe Cartoon. Very funny and a little bit rude but still awesome.

I am not really interested in Akershus but Stefy wants to do it so I am not going to get in her way as that would be very dangerous

No way are we ever doing 50's Prime Time lol. I couldn't handle people telling me how and what to eat Though I think I am looking forward to Tepan, Cali Grill and Yachtsman the most

 

[irishdancer86]

Hi...plans for first 2 days look great, swing by the poly to watch the fireworks/water pageant sounds like a dream!!!

we've booked for cali grill at 9 for fireworks at ten...will let you know how that works out but prob won't help in time for your ADR Date

DBF heartbroken about ramsey, is his favourite player...the break looked horrendous, and felt bad for the fella who did it too

 

[dismagiclover]

An 8:00 Cali Grill ADR would work out just fine even if the fireworks didn't start until 10:00. Our meal took over 2 hours. We scheduled it for 6:00 and were still sitting at our table enjoying dessert when the 8:00 fireworks started.

 

[Joyciemc]

Hi All

Me and Dave have been discussing what time to make our ADR for Cali. As the 30th looks to be a MNSSHP night will the fireworks be at 9pm or 9:30pm like last year do you think?

If its at 9pm, am thinking about trying to get either 7:50pm or 8pm. What you guys think?

TIA

If you get 8pm (or around there), you should be fine, even if the fireworks are at 9:30... the meals there are at a super relaxed pace and they are very accommodating for watching Wishes. I ate there once and they held off bringing out our next course so we could go enjoy the show without our food getting cold. I love that place!

 

[Stefy]

Heh thanks I got the name from a 'cartoon' called Super Fly created by Joe Cartoon. Very funny and a little bit rude but still awesome.

I am not really interested in Akershus but Stefy wants to do it so I am not going to get in her way as that would be very dangerous

No way are we ever doing 50's Prime Time lol. I couldn't handle people telling me how and what to eat Though I think I am looking forward to Tepan, Cali Grill and Yachtsman the most

Don't worry we will steer clear of 50's

Hi...plans for first 2 days look great, swing by the poly to watch the fireworks/water pageant sounds like a dream!!!

we've booked for cali grill at 9 for fireworks at ten...will let you know how that works out but prob won't help in time for your ADR Date

DBF heartbroken about ramsey, is his favourite player...the break looked horrendous, and felt bad for the fella who did it too

Thanx

Dave thinks Ramsey is going to be out for 6-7 months, surgery went well though. Poor lad.

An 8:00 Cali Grill ADR would work out just fine even if the fireworks didn't start until 10:00. Our meal took over 2 hours. We scheduled it for 6:00 and were still sitting at our table enjoying dessert when the 8:00 fireworks started.

I remember you saying it was spaced out between courses. 8pm is normally when I schedule our ADR's for, so will see how it goes

If you get 8pm (or around there), you should be fine, even if the fireworks are at 9:30... the meals there are at a super relaxed pace and they are very accommodating for watching Wishes. I ate there once and they held off bringing out our next course so we could go enjoy the show without our food getting cold. I love that place!

Thats cool then, we can have a nice spaced out relaxed evening with some fireworks thrown in