It's a Jolly Holiday with LL. *FINISHED* Final Update on pg. 58.

[Lady Lallie]

Yeay for the resumption of LL's PTR!!!

Waiting not so patiently to be wowed.

By the time I sleep tonight, it's really hard to type an update while at work while trying to pretend you are actually working.

 

[Lady Lallie]

Okay...I lied. I didn't update tonight. I completely blame Zzub's trip reports, they are fantabulous even though I joined the party way late.

I am currently working on my revamped itinerary and am confused. Shocking? No. TourGuide Mike is confusing me, I don't know yet if I like him but in a moment of weakness I subscribed and now he is confusing me. I think I have more flexibility to "tweak" and what he says does make sense. Hmmmm....to do or not to do that is the question.

Yeah I know I have a lot on my plate, chill until after the wedding, oh no. This Disney trip has been my distraction of the wedding hoopla all along and I will not abandon what has worked in the final hour.

I am off to obsess!

 

[stagemomx3]

Tour Guide Mike worked great for me, I followed his best days and we avoided crowds and lines during the very busy pre-Easter week.

 

[TarzansKat]

I've never purchased TGM. I know it's supposed to be really helpful, but it totally goes against my wing it attitude for this trip, and I've read so many mixed reviews. Either people love his service or they're totally meh about it. I know for myself, it would stress me out more. I did take a look at the sample from a different site of best days and sort of plan around that, but I'm sure once we get there we'll totally disregard.

However, I think that LL likes her distractions from the wedding, in which case I say more power to you! But if it involves switching all your ADRs or something, I'd be very, very reluctant to do so. Every time I've had a must plan moment and tried to switch some things around, every thing I want is booked solid.

Just want to spare you some stress, hon!

 

[MRYPPNS]

I bought TGM for this trip....never again.....not worth it IMO. LL if there is something you would like me to look at for you on TGM PM me. Even thou I won't buy it again I'm pretty good with the site. Plus I have other resources.

 

[Lady Lallie]

Tour Guide Mike worked great for me, I followed his best days and we avoided crowds and lines during the very busy pre-Easter week.

That's what I want to hear!!

I've never purchased TGM. I know it's supposed to be really helpful, but it totally goes against my wing it attitude for this trip, and I've read so many mixed reviews. Either people love his service or they're totally meh about it. I know for myself, it would stress me out more. I did take a look at the sample from a different site of best days and sort of plan around that, but I'm sure once we get there we'll totally disregard.

However, I think that LL likes her distractions from the wedding, in which case I say more power to you! But if it involves switching all your ADRs or something, I'd be very, very reluctant to do so. Every time I've had a must plan moment and tried to switch some things around, every thing I want is booked solid.

Just want to spare you some stress, hon!

So far so good, no moving of the ADR's. There is only one I kinda want to move but I haven't yet. With less ADR's comes less stress for LL.

I bought TGM for this trip....never again.....not worth it IMO. LL if there is something you would like me to look at for you on TGM PM me. Even thou I won't buy it again I'm pretty good with the site. Plus I have other resources.

I poked around on the website really late last night, which explains why I am just now getting up and I really like some of his tips so I think I am going to incorporate those into our touring plans. Thanks for the offer though!

 

[stagemomx3]

TGM really help me plan so that we had a more relaxing, less commando style vacation. Whenever I would start to feel like I needed to cram more activities into our itinerary I would go read his vacations articles.

 

[Lady Lallie]

TGM really help me plan so that we had a more relaxing, less commando style vacation. Whenever I would start to feel like I needed to cram more activities into our itinerary I would go read his vacations articles.

I am going to read more of them. We don't really have anything planned this weekend except to pack our suitcases...you know what that means....DIS DIS DIS!

 

[Lady Lallie]

As we all know I have recovered from Wedding Brain. The one benefit to my Wedding Brain was that I am even happier with the new & improved itinerary. Who thought that would be possible? Alas, an itinerary is just an expanded list and we know how I feel about lists. I do have some questions that I am going to post at the end so maybe you gals can give me some feedback.

Saturday August 30th:

Depart Boston @ 9:35AM
Arrive in Orlando @ 12:34PM
Magical Express to Pop Century
Arrive at Pop Century early afternoon (2pm-ish?)
Check In or arrange to have baggage held
CS lunch at Everything POP Or EPCOT
Out of Pocket $
EPCOT in mid-afternoon:
Spaceship Earth
Club Cool
Test Track
The Seas with Nemo & Friends
Turtle Talk with Crush
Bruce’s Shark World
Soarin’
Living with the Land
Journey into Imagination with Figment
Honey, I Shrunk the Audience
United Kingdom Pavilion
Phone Booth Picture in UK
Canada Pavilion
Illuminations @ 9PM
CS Dinner (Mexico per TK? Or U.K.?)
1 CS Each​

Sunday August 31st:

Wake Up Call @ 6:15AM
Magic Kingdom - Take the first bust from POP @ 7AM
Enjoy MK after Breakfast until lunch/early afternoon
Tentative reservation: 8:20AM - Crystal Palace (MK)
Arrive 45 minutes early
Must have confirmation number at TTC
Pay OOP approx. $38 plus tip
If we don’t do Crystal Palace, arrive at MK for rope drop @ 9AM
Pictures at Partners Statue & Roy Disney Statue
Cinderella’s Castle Mosaic
Lady & The Tramp paw prints
Cinderella’s Golden Carousel
Mickey’s Philharmagic
Peter Pan’s Flight
It’s A Small World
Ariel’s Grotto(before 10:30)
Snow White’s Scary Adventure
Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Mickey’s Toontown Fair
Enchanted Tiki Room
Pirates of the Caribbean
Swiss Family Robinson Tree House
Hall of Presidents
Haunted Mansion
Monster’s Inc. Laugh Floor
Carousel of Progress
Tomorrowland Transit Authority
Sword in the Stone
Character Greetings
Photopass pictures at different Castle vantage points
CS Lunch at MK or Everything POP
1 CS Each
Swim/Nap @ Pop
LL & DH’s romantical evening
Drink at the Tambu Longe @ Polynesian
Watch Electrical Water Pageant - probably from Poly.
Polynesian Resort – 9PM
Grand Floridian - 9:15PM
Wilderness Lodge - 9:35PM
Contemporary Resort - 10:05PM
9:20PM - Kona Café (Poly)
(Keep trying for earlier reservation before EWP 407-WDW-DINE)
1 TS Each
11PM - Spectromagic @ Magic Kingdom
Picture in Front of Lit Up Castle
MK EMH Hours 12-3AM (?)​

Monday September 1st:

Sleep In - Wake Up Call @ 9AM
EPCOT
Take in any Future World attractions missed or want to duplicate
11:30AM - Coral Reef (FW)
1 TS Each
Explore World Showcase (Very Iffy)
Impressions de France
The American Adventure
Maelstrom
Grand Fiesta Tour
Fountain in Italy
Beauty & The Beast Windows in France
Character Greetings
Back to Pop for swim/nap (?)
Disney Hollywood Studios EMH Evening
The Great Movie Ride
Celebrity Hand Prints
Indiana Jones
Star Tours
Muppet Vision 3D
Lights, Motor, Action
Backlot Tour
One Man’s Dream
Toy Story Mania
Voyage of the Little Mermaid
Magic of Disney Animation
Animation Academy
Beauty & The Beast Stage Show
Tower of Terror
CS Dinner at Everything POP or DHS
Out Of Pocket CS $
Second Fantasmic show @ 10PM
Arrive 30 minutes early for seats​

Tuesday September 2nd:

Wake Up Call @ 7AM
Animal Kingdom @ Rope Drop (9AM)
Tree of Life
It’s Tough to be a Bug
Festival of the Lion King
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Pangani Forest Trail
Maharajah Jungle Trek
Expedition Everest
Character Greetings
Finding Nemo: The Musical
CS Lunch @ AK or Everything POP
1 CS Each
Swim/Nap @ Pop
Downtown Disney Evening
CS Dinner @ Earl of Sandwich
1 CS Each
Goofy’s Candy Co.
Ghiradellhi​

Wednesday September 3rd: HAPPY BIRTHDAY LL!

Early AM check out of POP & Check into Wilderness Lodge
See if POP can transport baggage, if not go to WL to have them held until room is ready.
Perhaps a taxi ride to the resort, depending on how we are feeling.
Do whatever Leslie wants...woo hoo!!
Possible time slot for photo session
Go back to Wilderness Lodge to explore/get into room
CS Lunch @ WL
1 CS Credit (WL dining plan)
Dress pretty for dinner
8PM - Cinderella’s Royal Table (MK)
2 TS Credits Each (Pop dining plan)
Photo Pkg. Included
Take a picture of Gus & Jaq on the stairwell.
If haven’t gotten already, picture in front of Castle all lit up.
10PM - Wishes​

Thursday September 4th:

Disney Hollywood Studios
Hit the Rides not completed or wish to duplicate
Character Greetings
CS Lunch at DHS or WL
1 CS Each
Mid-Day break at WL
Swim/Nap
Possible time for photo session
EPCOT early evening
8:05PM - Le Cellier (WS) Confirmation
1 TS Each​

Friday September 5th:

8:50AM - Kona Café (Poly)
1 TS Each
Possible time for photo session
Hit up any park we feel we have missed things at
Relax at Wilderness Lodge
CS Dinner @ MK or WL or ?
1 CS Each
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party !!!​

Saturday September 6th:

Checkout of Wilderness Lodge
9:10AM - 1900 Park Fare Breakfast (GF)
1 TS Each
Magical Express to airport around 11AM
Flight departs at 1:57PM
Arrive home at 4:50PM​

Pop Century Dining Credit Summary:
4 CS Free Dining Credits
4 TS Free Dining Credits
2 possible OOP CS Meals
1 possible OOP TS Meal

Wilderness Lodge Dining Credit Summary:
3 CS Free Dining Credits
3 TS Free Dining Credits

Questions:
Any suggestions for me for fireworks/parades/shows in general since I really have never seen any of them? Romantic viewing spots?
Plan of attack for MNSSHP? I have seen a times and guide on TourGuide Mike but I like to hear things from those that I trust.
Any fantabulous CS places that you can suggest to DF and I?

I am pretty happy with this new itinerary, the only thing that frustrates me is that I couldn't get an earlier time for Kona Cafe but I think I am going to keep trying and if I have too I will when I get down there too. I am very much looking forward to our "romantical" evening. DF laughs whenever I call it that.

 

[MRYPPNS]

We always go for burgers at Pecos Bill's CS in MK.....they have a huge toppings bar so you can pretty much make a salad on the side. I also like Cosmic Ray's in MK.
And Earl of Sandwich in Downtown Disney is a must. The line is long but they move fast.
In Epcot we usually hit the Yorkshire County Fish & Chips stand.

 

[MRYPPNS]

Ariel’s Grotto(before 10:30)

I'm assuming that you are going for pictures and autograph with Ariel. The year I made DH have his picture taken with every princess we could find we went here. We got in line 15 minutes before her first session and I couldn't believe how the line grew behind us.

 

[Lady Lallie]

We always go for burgers at Pecos Bill's CS in MK.....they have a huge toppings bar so you can pretty much make a salad on the side. I also like Cosmic Ray's in MK.
And Earl of Sandwich in Downtown Disney is a must. The line is long but they move fast.
In Epcot we usually hit the Yorkshire County Fish & Chips stand.

Earl of Sandwich is where I want to go when we got to DTD. The pictures I have seen of those sandwiches make me drool! I am leaning towards Yorkshire County Fish & Chips but DF would like something else so we will probably go to two different places. I haven't tried Pecos Bill's, thanks for the tips!

I'm assuming that you are going for pictures and autograph with Ariel. The year I made DH have his picture taken with every princess we could find we went here. We got in line 15 minutes before her first session and I couldn't believe how the line grew behind us.

It's the princess in me. We'll see how I feel that day. Most of those attraction lists are not do or die, they are I would like too, we'll see. If that makes sense.

 

[willwriteforears]

Oh, wow! Those lists!

...Can I confess something? I like lists, but short ones. My eyes start to glaze over when they get over 10 lines or so. I your listy ways!

Earl of Sandwich does have good sandwiches, and yes, the lines move quickly. We ate there once and also got sandwiches to go on our way to the airport.

 

[Lady Lallie]

Oh, wow! Those lists!

...Can I confess something? I like lists, but short ones. My eyes start to glaze over when they get over 10 lines or so. I your listy ways!

Earl of Sandwich does have good sandwiches, and yes, the lines move quickly. We ate there once and also got sandwiches to go on our way to the airport.

The horror!! I generally prefer short lists when it comes to cleaning, grocery shopping and paying bills. Yep, I have lists for all of those. It gives me a sense of accomplishment. Yeah...that's it.

 

[Lady Lallie]

I showed DF the new and improved itinerary this morning. Obviously the previous 62 versions didn't click in his head because he was concerned that I had "kid" rides on the list. Peter Pan, Winnie the Pooh and Snow White's Scary Adventure to name a few. The man drives me nuts. Then he was concerned about Dumbo and promised that I wouldn't make him ride it. I think his concern is that he won't fit in the rides. He's a bigger guy and he hates to be embarrassed thanks to a comedian that shall remain nameless. Let's just say the comedian picked on him so badly that people came up to him after the show to say they couldn't believe how awful it was. Anyhoo....he's worried. I have showed him the pictures on allears of the ride vehicles and the only one I was super concerned about was Space Mountain so we both agreed we wouldn't go on it. I have my concerns too, I'm a tall bigger gal but when I went in 2005 I don't remember it being a problem. Granted I did not go on the three rides mentioned but others like It's A Small World, Pirates, Haunted Mansion. The point of this ramble is that DF is completely worried about fitting and starting to get anxiety about it. I am not worried about leg room cause DF has short legs *giggle*, his legs are shorter than mine *giggle*. It's more his belly area we are concerned about. How do I make him feel better? Any advice would be helpful as well.

 

[MRYPPNS]

He could read the "at large" articles on allearsnet....written by a big fellow.

Astro Orbitor is the only other ride then Space Mt. that I think I would be concerned with.

 

[MRYPPNS]

Oh and DH can always go thru the wheelchair gate instead of the small turnsils at some of the ride entrances

 

[Lady Lallie]

He could read the "at large" articles on allearsnet....written by a big fellow.

Astro Orbitor is the only other ride then Space Mt. that I think I would be concerned with.

We have checked those out, which I found very reassuring, apparently he did not.

Oh and DH can always go thru the wheelchair gate instead of the small turnsils at some of the ride entrances

I told him that too. I keep telling him they are millions of plus sized people that go to WDW, that he's not the first or the biggest and he will be fine. It's another one of those, I told you so things.

 

[willwriteforears]

I showed DF the new and improved itinerary this morning. Obviously the previous 62 versions didn't click in his head because he was concerned that I had "kid" rides on the list. Peter Pan, Winnie the Pooh and Snow White's Scary Adventure to name a few. The man drives me nuts. Then he was concerned about Dumbo and promised that I wouldn't make him ride it. I think his concern is that he won't fit in the rides. He's a bigger guy and he hates to be embarrassed thanks to a comedian that shall remain nameless. Let's just say the comedian picked on him so badly that people came up to him after the show to say they couldn't believe how awful it was.

Someone should slap that comedian upside the head and inform him that if he can't be "funny" without insulting people, he's not a comedian; he's a hack who tries to feel better about himself by making fun of others.

We have checked those out, which I found very reassuring, apparently he did not.

I think PassPorter's also has a section about touring the World as a person of larger girth. I haven't read it myself, but maybe you could look into it?

I told him that too. I keep telling him they are millions of plus sized people that go to WDW, that he's not the first or the biggest and he will be fine. It's another one of those, I told you so things.

Really, from what I've read, WDW is just about the best park for accommodating people of all sizes, particularly with the newer rides. And on the whole, CMs will help out larger guests with no fuss and without calling attention to the situation. No "HEY STU! Open the wheelchair entrance because a guest WON'T FIT through the turnstile!" should he happen to be worried about that.

 

[Lady Lallie]

Someone should slap that comedian upside the head and inform him that if he can't be "funny" without insulting people, he's not a comedian; he's a hack who tries to feel better about himself by making fun of others.

Seriously and he's fairly well known which makes it worse.

Really, from what I've read, WDW is just about the best park for accommodating people of all sizes, particularly with the newer rides. And on the whole, CMs will help out larger guests with no fuss and without calling attention to the situation. No "HEY STU! Open the wheelchair entrance because a guest WON'T FIT through the turnstile!" should he happen to be worried about that.

I tell him that, I think it's because it's always been such a big deal in his life (MIL always pointing it out to him) that it's hard for him not to worry. I told him the CM's will be very discreet.