Here now! 11/30-12/12

[ABitDistracted]

We make an effort to come in the "slowest" times of the year. Odd arriving on a Saturday -- it's very busy!

Dealing with a few Magic Band issues - invalid PIN numbers, kids with charging privileges but not adults, etc. The CMs are really making an effort to resolve technical things quickly and with a smile.

Have to send a note to thank Chris who works in the snack bar at the pool. We showed up to grab lunch after traveling all morning (DH since 3am). MB wasn't set up properly so we couldn't charge. Didn't have enough cash. 3 hungry kids. Not so magic. Had to abandon our order

 

[Born 2 Fish]

I think that a lotta us have been there,,,had times when gett'n started after the arrival was ,uh,, shall we say, "less then pleasurable". And then it happens,,some how,,a little of that Disney Magic gets in..

Sounds like to me that ya'llz magical time is ready to kick in full force.
Ya'll are gonna hava great time,,

 

[SinceDay1]

Enjoy your stay! Pixie dust has begun for you all. We loved the MB on our last trip, once they get yours fixed I hope all the best for the rest of your trip!

Richard

 

[2goofycampers]

Sorry for the bad start. Now the pixie dust will kick in and be a wonderful trip. Like The Fort clearing out today and you're the only ones left.

 

[ABitDistracted]

We just came back from MK for lunch and a swim and it is a ghost town in our loop!

 

[bama_ed]

We just came back from MK for lunch and a swim and it is a ghost town in our loop!

You're about to hit "the sweet spot".

You checked in during the busy Thanksgiving week.

Folks are up and gone by Sunday for the most part.

This is about the best 2 week period there is at the Fort in terms of crowds, weather, and things to do/see (decorations, etc.)

Have a great stay, ABD!

Bama Ed

PS - any special birthday plans for the youngster?

 

[Bayoumama]

We just came back from MK for lunch and a swim and it is a ghost town in our loop!

How Awesome !!! We are going to be there next year at this time and I'm glad to hear the crowds are gone !!! Waiting for more updates throughout the week !!!!

 

[ABitDistracted]

It seems like it should be really busy bc there are tons of people in the parks - we have been here 5 years in a row right around the same time because we *love* it and the low crowd level. The MB thing has definitely had an effect on the experience.

Example - we get park hoppers because sometimes we get crazy and decide to go to 2 parks in one day. Yesterday we did everything in MK we wanted in the am and decided to go to DHS. Couldn't change for FP+ in another park. Couldn't cancel the FP+ in MK that we weren't going to use bc we had already used the first one.

It's a learning curve and we are all creatures of habit. It's almost to the point that we could come to WDW and not go in the parks. Or only go to MVMCP.

Any way you look at it, it's a Disney vacation and we are so *so* grateful to be here!!

 

[loislane]

Enjoy your trip! I would love to go this time of year - I'm sure DH and I will once the kids are grown and gone.