DVC Mike Live from Kidani Village (Mar 6-14, 2010)

[DVC Mike]

My wife refuses to ride the ToT since she got sick on it last time.

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There was only a 5 minute wait for this ride

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[DVC Mike]

All about Walt

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[DVC Mike]

The Park weenie again

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[DVC Mike]

So, has this ever happened to you?

I entered Toy Story Mania with my Fastpass in hand, and when I got to where the line merges with the regular line, the girl there just smiled at me and let me keep my Fastpass.

Sweet! After my first try, I went and rode the ride again.

My best for those two rides was only 177,000 -- not a lot, but OK considering I only do TSM 2-3 times a year.

 

[DutchsMommy]

So, has this ever happened to you?

I entered Toy Story Mania with my Fastpass in hand, and when I got to where the line merges with the regular line, the girl there just smiled at me and let me keep my Fastpass.

Sweet! After my first try, I went and rode the ride again.

My best for those two rides was only 177,000 -- not a lot, but OK considering I only do TSM 2-3 times a year.

Nice bit of luck keeping the FP! I have walked past the first set of CMs a number of times thinking 'wow they forgot to take my FP' only to remember it's the CMs at the end of the line that gather them up! Oh well....enjoying your TR and hope you continue to have a great trip.

 

[thepops]

I haven't had it happen there, but have had it happen a few times when my daughter had injured her knee, and we had her in a wheelchair. We went up to Star Tours at our appointed fastpass time, and they brought us around to another entrance. Got us on, but never took the FP'es from us. After the ride, we were in a hurry so make a reservation, so we dropped some pixie dust on another family that was telling their daughters they couldn't ride since they only had 1/2 hour to get to something and the line was too long. Gave them the fastpasses and they were able to do both!

 

[tarheel]

I love your pictures! The blue sky is so pretty. You're missing a grey and gloomy Charlotte today.

 

[Thumper4me]

Mike,

Your pictures make me feel like I am there. Thanks!!

I love the bus lotto comment. We do this all the time. It's one way to win everytime you play the lotto!!

Kelly

 

[heaven2dc]

HS - one of my favorite parks! I am so glad the weather improved considering how gloomy it was yesterday Beautiful pics - great pick-me-up when I'm at work - thanks!

Have you ever visited Fantasmic by yourself? The only time I went was by myself back in Dec 2008 and I got a great seat third row up right in the middle. I almost decided to do the dinner pkge deal but didn't think I would like sitting over to the right. I videotaped it and really enjoyed it!

Do you find yourself doing things alot differently than when your wife is along or just a little different?

 

[lsutiggeratwk]

thanks for all the great pics and information. I enjoyed your tour of the other resorts. I've only stayed at CSR before. I know my DH would not enjoy the others. He is the one who pushed us joining DVC that's why he is my favorite.

I enjoy playing bus lotto also, esp when I'm solo.

i enjoyed getting caught up on everything - made great lunch time {and then some } reading.

 

[Cajun28]

Hi Mike,

Thanks for the great TR once again. Your pictures are fantastic. I will be in the market for a new camera soon and I will definitely check out the Nikon D5000.

I love the bus lotto idea. I had never heard of this before and will try it on a future trip.

 

[JasonDVC]

Wait, does your wife have a mole on her right, no, make that her left... ah, nevermind.

I'm off to a park this morning. I'm not sure which one. Maybe I'll play bus lotto and take the first bus that shows up.

This is a great idea! I do this too except a little different. I go to the valet and the first car that pulls up I take the car and head to a park. It's a different car everytime!! What fun!!

I'm going to try the bus next time although they are bigger so it'll be a little more of a challenge going around turns.








j/k LOL

 

[Mickey'sApprentice]

This is a great idea! I do this too except a little different. I go to the valet and the first car that pulls up I take the car and head to a park. It's a different car everytime!! What fun!!

I'm going to try the bus next time although they are bigger so it'll be a little more of a challenge going around turns.

j/k LOL

Well....Good luck with that!

 

[delaneyc52]

Bottom line: I'm glad I have my DVC!

(either that, or I'm just spoiled).

This is fun reading Mike and I'm catching up. So far I agree with your resort assessments!!! One of the best things about CSR though is the Pepper Market. Yum.

 

[Cyndibear]

Thanks Mike! You always make it so fun and interesting to read your reports! That was great about the FP...hope it happens to us sometime, that's one of my favorite attractions. Sounds like you are having a very relaxing trip. When's Mrs DVC Mike joining you?

Cyndi

 

[Brave teacher]

I remember playing bus lotto on my honeymoon 10 years ago. It seems like you picked a great park for the day. The pics were great to look at today. Lucky you getting to keep the FP for TSM.

 

[helenk]

Mike you always have the best pictures. They make me feel as though I am in WDW too.
My trip is not until September so reading your trip report gives me my Disney fix.

 

[DenLo]

So, has this ever happened to you?

I entered Toy Story Mania with my Fastpass in hand, and when I got to where the line merges with the regular line, the girl there just smiled at me and let me keep my Fastpass.

Sweet! After my first try, I went and rode the ride again.

My best for those two rides was only 177,000 -- not a lot, but OK considering I only do TSM 2-3 times a year.

Wow, and we were proud of break the 150K mark. I have to admit that we attended the BLT tour last week just to get the fast passes so we could use them at TSM.

 

[Inkmahm]

Wow, and we were proud of break the 150K mark. I have to admit that we attended the BLT tour last week just to get the fast passes so we could use them at TSM.

*ears picking up* Fast passes for attending a BLT event? What?

 

[DVC Mike]

*ears picking up* Fast passes for attending a BLT event? What?

Apparently, DVC is leaving flyers in rooms saying "you're invited to check out the view from the top".

They have this every day in the Top of the World Lounge. They show you a model room as well, and even a GV.