Here We Go Again! A PTR Chapter 19- Some PreTrip Ramblings Updated 7/30/09

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

What is RideMax?

 

[jcc0621]

What is RideMax?

Ride Max is a program you can download. You put in the rides/shows/etc that you want to do. Put in the time(s) you are going to be at that park and it will basically tell you which rides to go to in what order. V used it on her last trip and said it was dead on! They were able to do all the biggie's with no or minimal waits! It's ridemax(dot)com if you want to check it out.

 

[DisneyJo]

Free owners locker and now free garden grocer, I need my Mum to move to Florida

Hope ridemax works just as well for you as it has for V

 

[Hedy]

I was kind of joping they did a Ridemax UO, so I could give it a test run...
The cups are pretty much at every CS place and kiosk.

 

[jcc0621]

Free owners locker and now free garden grocer, I need my Mum to move to Florida

Hope ridemax works just as well for you as it has for V

Or you could just move here. I think there are enough golf courses per capita in FLA that David could find a job

I hope so too!

I was kind of joping they did a Ridemax UO, so I could give it a test run...
The cups are pretty much at every CS place and kiosk.

Wouldn't that be great! ALthough I was just doing my UNiversal planning and everything we want to do (except shows like the Blue's Brothers) take express pass. I think I am going to really like that feature!

Thansk for the tip on the cups. I think I am going to invest in at least one, if not 3

 

[PrincessV]

V used it on her last trip and said it was dead on!

I only used it for MK, but yes, not only did it work - the times it listed for us to be at each attraction were spot-on! We were even EARLY more than a few times!

 

[puggymom]

Wow, you guys are all loving the Ridemax huh?

Next time I go at a not so slow time I may invest,.

OK I have to stay away from these reports, you all have me spending money.

Enablers!

 

[GreatBiscuit]

Excellent updates! I did not realize how far behind I was. Love the countdowns and the notebook! You trip will be here before you know it. Can't wait to hear how it all turns out!

 

[jcc0621]

I only used it for MK, but yes, not only did it work - the times it listed for us to be at each attraction were spot-on! We were even EARLY more than a few times!

Can't wait to see how they work

Wow, you guys are all loving the Ridemax huh?

Next time I go at a not so slow time I may invest,.

OK I have to stay away from these reports, you all have me spending money.

Enablers!

You don't need any help shopping

Excellent updates! I did not realize how far behind I was. Love the countdowns and the notebook! You trip will be here before you know it. Can't wait to hear how it all turns out!

Thanks!

 

[jordanyosh]

How much is the program to download?

 

[jcc0621]

Hello? Hello? Anyone here? Sorry for neglecting my poor PTR. Things have been crazy busy and I just haven't had the time to breathe let alone do anything else.

Let's see what's been going on. 2 weeks ago I sideswiped my van into the wall in the parking lot at work So I was without my van for 2 weeks while it was being repaired. They gave ma a Hundayi (sp>) Way different from a van

On top of that we had a major reorganization in work. We moved over 200 employees...and they still don't all have phone service. ANyone care to explain to me how only one person in an office can handle one job and if that person is out I can't get my phone issued dealt with until she comes back from vacation

I'm being transferred to ne duties next Monday. It was supposed to be today, but I have a few loose ends to tie up first.

We got the van back on Thursday (They even detailed it) and Jim surprised me with new floormats for the front.

This past weekend we went to Lancaster. The original plan was to go for the day on Satuday, but we decided at the last minute to stay overnight. We left on Saturday and went to the PA Railroad Museum. Spent the day checking out all the old trains

And then riding the train at the Strasburg Railroad.

After that we checked into a cheap motel (Knights Inn). It was clean, and that's all I needed for one night.

Jim and Jimmy went to the pool for about an hour and then came back. We got ready and headed out to Dutch Wonderland for a couple of hours. THey have a special where is you purchase your ticket for the next day, you can get into the park for the last 3 hours of the day!

We walked around Dutch Wonderland until they closed at 8:30 and then headed back to the room. Showered and crashed out.

Will post more about Dutch Wonderland later. Also to keep on topic of a WDW PTR...I will be talking about three planned Dis Meets.

 

[PrincessV]

They gave ma a Hundayi (sp>) Way different from a van

Hey now - I loooove my Hyundai!

We got the van back on Thursday (They even detailed it) and Jim surprised me with new floormats for the front.

Cute!

We left on Saturday and went to the PA Railroad Museum. Spent the day checking out all the old trains

Wow, Leo would LOVE this place!

 

[jcc0621]

Hey now - I loooove my Hyundai!

They gave me an accent??? Way smaller than my van.

Wow, Leo would LOVE this place!

Just another reason to visit Philly

 

[mrsksomeday]

It looks like you had a great time! I love the floor mats too .

 

[jordanyosh]

I like those floor mats! My 4runner doesn't have floor mats yet...hmmmm......

 

[jcc0621]

How much is the program to download?

I think it was #24.99, maybe $29.99. V? T?

It looks like you had a great time! I love the floor mats too .

We did. More coming up!

I like those floor mats! My 4runner doesn't have floor mats yet...hmmmm......

I think he got them at Pep Boys!

 

[jcc0621]

After a decent nights slepp in the cheap hotel we woke up to get ready to go. While I got ready and packed up our stuff, Jimm took Jimmy down to the lobby for the free continental breakfast. Basically it consisted of toast, bagels, mini muffins, coffee and oj. Not much, but enough to get Jimmy out of my hair while I packed up

When they came back we took everything out to the car and checked out. We left the car in the parking lot and headed to Perkins for breakfast. After breakfast we headed back to Dutch Wonderland.

Our first ride of the day was the Enterprise (Think Pirate Ship)

From there we went to the Flying Trapeze (The Swings) and the Turtle Whirl (Tilt a Whirl)

We did all of Jimmy favorites...more than once. His overall favorite 2 rides were the log flume and the Dragon Coaster. Bigger and faster than Thunder Mountain and my boy rode the whole way with his hands in the air
He said to me afterward "Mommy if I can ride that, I can ride BTMRR with no problem, expecially since I know those big old bats are FAKE

Here is a picture of the Kingdom Coaster pilfered from Google.

Dutch WOnderland is very laid back. No ride had more than a 15 minute wait. Food was typical theme park food....expensive

Overall we had a great time and Jimmy is already talking about going back. Here are a few more pictures..

Thanks for bearing with me during our vacation before vacation. I promise that the next chapter will be all about the planned meets.

 

[jcc0621]

One thing I forgot to mention...they had a monorail too

YEs that is the entire length of it!!!

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

This past weekend we went to Lancaster. The original plan was to go for the day on Satuday, but we decided at the last minute to stay overnight. We left on Saturday and went to the PA Railroad Museum. Spent the day checking out all the old trains

Ooh! We have to get to Philly! Evan would just love that place!

We did all of Jimmy favorites...more than once. His overall favorite 2 rides were the log flume and the Dragon Coaster. Bigger and faster than Thunder Mountain and my boy rode the whole way with his hands in the air
He said to me afterward "Mommy if I can ride that, I can ride BTMRR with no problem, expecially since I know those big old bats are FAKE

Whoo Hoo!

Cute!

One thing I forgot to mention...they had a monorail too

YEs that is the entire length of it!!!

Hey, Janet? I'm doing the single digit dance!!!!

 

[jcc0621]

Ooh! We have to get to Philly! Evan would just love that place!

Dis Meet in Philly

Hey, Janet? I'm doing the single digit dance!!!!