[[IM BACK! *sniff* :(]] The "Lets Get My DBF Addicted to Disney World" PTR

[DisneyFaeriePrincess]

OMG, I so want all of those right now!! Great list!!

 

[Vallie]

aww girl your making me hungry! thats a GREAT list!! nice job.. your so good at organizing information like that it seems!

haha i know i cant wait to try as many of those things as possible!

i am seriously drooling over your snack choices LOL they sound soo good!!! i am going to have to try a few things on your list MMM!! i loved this post!!! your trip is coming up so soon!!! are you getting everything together for you trip? I know i have to start deciding on outfits i am taking-- and all that fun of getting ready to pack-- although i still have 37 days lol!!

hehe i know! they do! especially the coconut stuff! mmm i love coconut!

i have been shopping the last couple days with craig for all the stuff I need! the only thing left to get is new runner laces (because one of my camp kiddos spilled tomatoe sauce all over my old ones!) and I'm looking for a super comfy pair of flipflops which has turned out to be quite the venture! poor craig... weve gone to soo many stores i dont know why he puts up with me!

Since tomorrow is supposed to be a super nice day we're gunna spend all day in craigs pool and have some adult beverage freezies we bought from the LBCO! woo! and then im hoping to start Craig on his packing/collecting all his items up!

OMG, I so want all of those right now!! Great list!!

haha i know me too... im hungry!



actually speaking of all those snacks I lost 2 more lbs so I have 9 more to go! wooo!

 

[jojo05]

hey, I'm JoJo! I'm joining along. I'm taking my boyfriend to WDW next Aug. or Sept. It's his Christmas gift this year. It will be a huge surprise! I'm very excited, just as you seem to be!

 

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Sounds really good! We are planning on several of the same...we'll have to be rolled out of Florida!

 

[Vallie]

hey, I'm JoJo! I'm joining along. I'm taking my boyfriend to WDW next Aug. or Sept. It's his Christmas gift this year. It will be a huge surprise! I'm very excited, just as you seem to be!

hello!! welcome!! thats so nice of you to get him that!! I wouldnt be able to keep a surprise that long! hehe we are super excited!

Sounds really good! We are planning on several of the same...we'll have to be rolled out of Florida!

bring on the rolling! so worth it!

 

[Vallie]

16 DAYS!!!

yay! 2 days till two weeks!
I'm gunna start counting down my days like this (to be extra annoying!)






Today I have a list of Counter Service Options I'd like to maybe try!

GOOD COUNTER SERVICE OPTIONS

Magic Kingdom
Columbia Harbour House – TUNA sandwhich!!!!
Adventure Land – Taco Salad
Caseys Corner – hotdogs
Cosmic Rays – Chicken and Ribs
Pecos Bill – Burgers
Pinoccio Village Haus - Pizza

Epcot
Sunshine Seasons – Variety(asian, sandwhichs etc) (good for breakfast too)
Cantina de San Angel – Mexican
Kringla Bakeri og Café – Sandwhichs, delish snacks
Lotus Blossem Café – Chinese
Sommerfest – Franfuters and Brawtwurst
Tangerine Café – Shwarma Platters
Yorkshire County Fish Shop – fish and chips


Animal Kingdom
Flame Tree BBQ – Chicken and Ribs
Pizzafari – Italian sandwhichs and pizza
Yak and Yeti – Asian
Picnic in the Park (place your order at the Desk located to the right of the Island Mercantile building 1 to 2 hours before)
Restoruantasaurus – Mcdonalds


Hollywood Studios
Toy Story Pizza Planet


Downtown Disney
Earl of Sandwhich – Amazing Sandwhichs
WolfGang Puck Express


POP Food Court

 

[ScotsMinnie]

mmmmmmmmmm you are making me hungry!!!

I could really go a dole whip float right now!!!!

 

[inkedupmomma]

Please try Earl of sandwich! It truly IS amazing! I HATE sandwiches, but can not wait to go back here!

 

[Vallie]

mmmmmmmmmm you are making me hungry!!!

I could really go a dole whip float right now!!!!

hehe never tried one! they sound good tho!

Please try Earl of sandwich! It truly IS amazing! I HATE sandwiches, but can not wait to go back here!

haha ive seen the pics and they loook amazing! Im gunna try my best to fit one in at some point!

 

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Flame tree is good...we are planning to try picnic in the park this trip...Earl is a MUST DO!!!!!!!! We have eaten at the Puck sit down 3 times and it is awesome! If the CS is anything like it, you'll be pleased! And, by the way...I love the countdown idea! I was even thinking I may steal that for my PTR if you don't mind! (I can't put it up yet, though...it would drive people crazy!!)

 

[DisneyFaeriePrincess]

I like the countdown, I think it's so cute!! Ooo they all sound great!! The only one I'd be iffy about is the Cantina de San Angel, we ate there maybe two years ago and it just wasn't anything special. It actually wasn't that good. Definitely edible but not something I'd do again. But hey you never know it could just have been an off day for them or maybe the stuff has changed, it was like 2 years ago that we went there.

 

[Vallie]

I like the countdown, I think it's so cute!! Ooo they all sound great!! The only one I'd be iffy about is the Cantina de San Angel, we ate there maybe two years ago and it just wasn't anything special. It actually wasn't that good. Definitely edible but not something I'd do again. But hey you never know it could just have been an off day for them or maybe the stuff has changed, it was like 2 years ago that we went there.

haha i know i thought it was cute tooo!

you're in the homestretch! so exciting!!
i'll keep that in mind, im not a big mexican food fan but Craig is in love with taco bell so I thought I'd put it on as an option for him...
and i dont know if you have a taco bell where you live but i think if he can eat that he can eat anything

 

[Vallie]

QUESTION!

We are thinking about getting Ridemax!
any opinions/suggestions?!

 

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

QUESTION!

We are thinking about getting Ridemax!
any opinions/suggestions?!

We are thinking about it for our trip in Dec...if you get it, let me know what you think!

 

[Vallie]

We are thinking about it for our trip in Dec...if you get it, let me know what you think!

we got it! and spent the day making plans! it pretty fun! what we did was plan out 2 whole days (AK, HS) and did half a day for Epcot (front end of park) and left the afternoon free for WS
and then we did a plan for the last day at MK just for the morning to get in all the classic rides (ie - dumbo, peter pan etc)

looks pretty good! ill give a review when i get back!

the only thing that concerns me is some of the FP return times they give u are outside the designated return time and they said it will be fine for us to use it later on. im just hoping i dont run into problems doing this!

 

[Vallie]

15 days!!!!





Pop Century Info


Check-in Time: 4:00 pm
Check-out Time: 11:00 am

Pick up first visit and anniversary buttons

Call Mears on arrival for Uni and SeaWorld

Pick up SOA tickets on arrival

Quieter rooms: As a rule of thumb, lakeside views and 3rd and 4th floors of any building are quiete

a small safe is built inside the wall in your room

room with view to see Illuminations and Spaceship Earth from Epcot (note that many say you can see only the highest fireworks from Pop)
the best viewing rooms are reported to primarily be found on the lakeside view of 50’s building #2 (Rooms #2450-2460) and 60’s buildings #3 and #4

Pools open from 7:00 am – Midnight

Three main pools include Hippy Dippy Flower, Computer, and Bowling Pin pools

The Food Court providing B/L/D/Snacks is in Everything POP located in Classic Hall
open 6:00 am – Midnight

Pizza (and a little more) delivery is available from 4:00 pm – Midnight

Bunnies, ducks, and squirrels, OH MY! They're all over the place and willing to eat for a picture!!

luggage can be stowed away at the beginning and end of your visit in Classic Hall

You cannot walk to any WDW destination from Pop

Refillable Mugs are available to fill with beverages and coffee (good for Craig)

If your staying at POP Century... Take a picnic lunch to the bridge that crosses to the unfinished Legendary Years buildings. I think it's one of the most romantic / mysterious places at WDW.

Pop Century bus’ hours of operation

begins one hour before park opens, including park Early Magic Hours

begins 30 minutes prior to first scheduled on-property character breakfast
approximately one hour past park’s closure; keep in mind that this is a very busy time for transportation needs, so waiting times and commute times are increased

 

[WEDWDW]

CONGRATULATIONS on your trip!I stayed at Pop Century during opening week(December,2003) and LOVED it.It was being called by some Guests the only "Valmod" at WDW because it seemed to be a step above the other Value Resorts and a step below the Moderates.The Lobby is gorgeous(for a Value Resort).DEFINITELY try to get a room with an "IllumiNations view".From these rooms,you can see Spaceship Earth,The Hollywood Tower of Terror and the Swan and Dolphin.Pop Century is the only Value Resort where you can see parts of some of the Parks from the Resort.It really adds to the "atmosphere"-Spaceship Earth stays "lit-up" well into the night(if not ALL night).You will ONLY seee the "high fireworks" from IllumiNations,but it is still great.You can also hear the fireworks.You can also see the very high fireworks from Wishes off in the distance.The BEST rooms are in the 1950s section,Building 2,Fourth Floor.Have FUN!

 

[DisneyFaeriePrincess]

haha i know i thought it was cute tooo!

you're in the homestretch! so exciting!!
i'll keep that in mind, im not a big mexican food fan but Craig is in love with taco bell so I thought I'd put it on as an option for him...
and i dont know if you have a taco bell where you live but i think if he can eat that he can eat anything

Hmm then he'll probably be fine. I don't really like taco bell either so maybe he'll like it. It's not horrible, definitely edible but I just didn't really enjoy it.

we got it! and spent the day making plans! it pretty fun! what we did was plan out 2 whole days (AK, HS) and did half a day for Epcot (front end of park) and left the afternoon free for WS
and then we did a plan for the last day at MK just for the morning to get in all the classic rides (ie - dumbo, peter pan etc)

looks pretty good! ill give a review when i get back!

the only thing that concerns me is some of the FP return times they give u are outside the designated return time and they said it will be fine for us to use it later on. im just hoping i dont run into problems doing this!

I was thinking of getting that. Let me know how it works out for you.

15 days!!!!





Pop Century Info


Check-in Time: 4:00 pm
Check-out Time: 11:00 am

Pick up first visit and anniversary buttons

Call Mears on arrival for Uni and SeaWorld

Pick up SOA tickets on arrival

Quieter rooms: As a rule of thumb, lakeside views and 3rd and 4th floors of any building are quiete

a small safe is built inside the wall in your room

room with view to see Illuminations and Spaceship Earth from Epcot (note that many say you can see only the highest fireworks from Pop)
the best viewing rooms are reported to primarily be found on the lakeside view of 50’s building #2 (Rooms #2450-2460) and 60’s buildings #3 and #4

Pools open from 7:00 am – Midnight

Three main pools include Hippy Dippy Flower, Computer, and Bowling Pin pools

The Food Court providing B/L/D/Snacks is in Everything POP located in Classic Hall
open 6:00 am – Midnight

Pizza (and a little more) delivery is available from 4:00 pm – Midnight

Bunnies, ducks, and squirrels, OH MY! They're all over the place and willing to eat for a picture!!

luggage can be stowed away at the beginning and end of your visit in Classic Hall

You cannot walk to any WDW destination from Pop

Refillable Mugs are available to fill with beverages and coffee (good for Craig)

If your staying at POP Century... Take a picnic lunch to the bridge that crosses to the unfinished Legendary Years buildings. I think it's one of the most romantic / mysterious places at WDW.

Pop Century bus’ hours of operation

begins one hour before park opens, including park Early Magic Hours

begins 30 minutes prior to first scheduled on-property character breakfast
approximately one hour past park’s closure; keep in mind that this is a very busy time for transportation needs, so waiting times and commute times are increased

Yay Pop Century!! I can't wait to stay there! I've never stayed there and I'm so excited to try someplace new! It looks like so much fun! I've heard the pizza isn't that great, don't know if you were planning on getting any. Have you checked out the Pop Century thread on the resorts board? The first two posts are fabulous and soooo helpful! I would check it out if you haven't, very nice people and wonderful information!

 

[Vallie]

CONGRATULATIONS on your trip!I stayed at Pop Century during opening week(December,2003) and LOVED it.It was being called by some Guests the only "Valmod" at WDW because it seemed to be a step above the other Value Resorts and a step below the Moderates.The Lobby is gorgeous(for a Value Resort).DEFINITELY try to get a room with an "IllumiNations view".From these rooms,you can see Spaceship Earth,The Hollywood Tower of Terror and the Swan and Dolphin.Pop Century is the only Value Resort where you can see parts of some of the Parks from the Resort.It really adds to the "atmosphere"-Spaceship Earth stays "lit-up" well into the night(if not ALL night).You will ONLY seee the "high fireworks" from IllumiNations,but it is still great.You can also hear the fireworks.You can also see the very high fireworks from Wishes off in the distance.The BEST rooms are in the 1950s section,Building 2,Fourth Floor.Have FUN!

thanks for the tip! thats very great to know and I'd love to have a park view hopefully there will be some rooms left in this area when we go to check in!

Hmm then he'll probably be fine. I don't really like taco bell either so maybe he'll like it. It's not horrible, definitely edible but I just didn't really enjoy it.

I was thinking of getting that. Let me know how it works out for you.

Yay Pop Century!! I can't wait to stay there! I've never stayed there and I'm so excited to try someplace new! It looks like so much fun! I've heard the pizza isn't that great, don't know if you were planning on getting any. Have you checked out the Pop Century thread on the resorts board? The first two posts are fabulous and soooo helpful! I would check it out if you haven't, very nice people and wonderful information!

haha I will pass on the info to him anyways! I am pretty impressed with it so far! I hope it actually works! we're gunna do a trial run of it on the first day! Its pretty cool though because it scheduals in break times for you too so that gives times to meet characters and stuff!

Ive never stayed there either but it looks pretty awesome! I have seen that board and thats where I got all the info for my pop post in

 

[shordiebecka]

Just FYI about mears- used it to get to seaworld-heres an overview of my thoughts:

I called one day in advance, had to put my name in for a 7:50, 8:50 or 9:50 pick up. At first I choose the 7:50 but then decided on the 8:50. I got a confirmation number and that waas it.

At the resort, we saw the bus come and I had no idea what to do. The driver said I had to pay him 36$ cash round trip for seaworld, so I did and got a return ticket stub. For pick up, we had to choose a 3:30, 4:30, 5:30 etc etc pick up time or call 2 hours in advance. We choose 3:30 and called 2 hours in advance, the bus was there right on time and we went back ot AKL no problem.

The thing that bothered me was that we put in the effort of calling, etc etc but they didnt even ask for a confirmation number or our name, so people probably were able to just walk right on. Makes me wonder, why bother taking time to call at all? Either was mears was fine for us, it just bothers me that I wasted my time calling. BTW so excited your trip is so close! AKL shared a bus with POP and it looked awesome! Also, for AK counter service we loved picnic in the park, I love the reusable bag it comes in and it was yummy!