Games to get everyone excited
So, I've been fairly quiet about the trip itself over the last week or two. But we are getting close now. We leave next Tuesday. YES!!! Less than one week away!! Yahoo!!
A couple of minor developments:
1.) On our trip down, we plan to spend two nights in Jacksonville so that we can have a beach day. Princess expressed interest in learning how to surf. I looked into it and found a surf school in Jacksonville Beach that's geared towards girls.
http://swcsurfcamp.com So that should be fun!
2.) I received an email last night from Disney stating that they are adding a special Mark Hamill show on our Star Wars Weekends day (Saturday, the 7th). The FP+ becomes available this Friday at 8:00AM. I'll need to swap out the Stars of the Saga FP+ for this, but it'll be worth it. I'll be up bright and early, ready to try my Jedi mind tricks and hopefully lock in those FP's. I'm sure they'll go fast!
In the meantime, Disnemimi (my mom) started her nightly trivia session last week. It's been a LOT of fun, especially for the kids. So at 5:30 PM every day, she sends out an trivia question via iMessage/text to the group. (Everyone who is old enough to participate has at least an iPod/iPad with iMessage, so that works! Except for DW who is still lives in the dark ages with her old flip phone
) The first two people to respond correctly get the prize. It's been a lot of fun and a great way to get everyone interacting before the trip. The group chat usually becomes a social hang out for a little while after the trivia with everyone chatting, kidding, sharing goofy pictures, etc.
Tuesday, May 20
Question: "What poisoned fruit does the Queen (old hag) give Snow White?"
Prize: $15 souvenir certificate
Winners: Princess and MarbleBob (Apple)
Wednesday, May 21
Question: "'A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes' is a song from what Disney movie?"
Prize: 5 Disney park trading pins
Winners: Buddy and Princess (Cinderella)
Thursday, May 22
Question for grandkids only: "In the Disney Movie 'Toy Story', who owns Woody?"
Prize: $10 certificate for Goofy's Candy Factory at any park.
Winners: Princess and Pickle (Andy)
Friday, May 23
Question: "In Epcot, what is the fountain in the center of Future World Called?"
Prize: If an adult wins, Blue "Glow Tini" at GF pool bar. If kid wins, choice of non-alcoholic specialty at the pool bar.
Winners: Buddy and Dewey (Fountain of Nations)
Saturday, May 24
Question: "What is the name of the restaurant located on the 15th floor of the Contemporary Resort?"
Prize: Ice cream treat or snack from a Park Treat Cart, $6 value.
Winners: Pickle and MarbleBob (California Grill)
Sunday, May 25
Question: "In front of Cinderella's castle there is a statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse holding hands.... what is the statue called?"
Prize: Mickey Mouse Candied Apple, $10 value
Winners: Beth and Princess (Partners)
Monday, May 26
Question: "What is the only WDW park that has 2 entrances for guests?"
Prize: $12 certificate for Mickey Mouse Mercantile at the Grand Floridian
Winners: Pickle and Princess (Epcot)
Tuesday, May 27
Question for grandkids only: "Who am I? 'I am a good friend of Mickey Mouse. I am a talking dog. I am kind of silly & clumsy'"
Prize: $10 to spend on candy from any park
Winners: Dewey and Louie (Goofy)
This is such a great idea. My mom is the best!
It sure has been a lot of fun texting with everyone in the evenings over the last week, it's going to be even more fun when we all get to hang out in person next week!
. Of course I was using a point and shoot with no flash. 
So cool! Can't wait to see how it all turns out!
Hi! Joining in. 
I was thinking the same thing. This is from the old Odyssey restaurant in EPCOT. (The closed building that you pass on the left as you enter the World Showcase and head towards Mexico.) I guess that explains the costume. More of a futuristic space Mickey, I guess 
