Live Report from the 4/22 Backstage Magic

[SailingBeagle]

Praying for Barb and Brad's next installment

It sooooo quiet without them, I might just fall asleep.

 

[MagicalPins]

Praying for Barb and Brad's next installment

It sooooo quiet without them, I might just fall asleep.

Exactally my thoughts! I was tempted to head to Disneyland today and try and track down the group and get info on what happened on part two yesterday!

But now I'm wondering about today with the backstage at Disneyland and Walt's Apartment! I need info to tide my over until my trip in September!

 

[inkkognito]

I crashed like a sack of potatoes yesterday when we got back to the room, and I've been on the go since 7 this morning. We just stopped in to get changed for dinner at Napa Rose, but I'll try to do an update tonight. Let me just say that seeing Walt's apartment was AWESOME...did I say it was AWESOME? YES! But the behind the scenes peek at Indy was pretty darned cool too, as was our pirate visitor at lunchtime. And speaking of characters, if you enjoy lots of interaction and photos ops, you'll love the breakfast. It's just the ABD group.

The VIP fastpasses actually worked out well for us. We had just enough to do repetitive rides on our two favorites (Indy and Space Mountain) before coming back to the hotel. Oh well, better run 'cause dinner awaits but the blog will be much more detailed about last night and today.

 

[hack2112]

I crashed like a sack of potatoes yesterday when we got back to the room, and I've been on the go since 7 this morning. We just stopped in to get changed for dinner at Napa Rose, but I'll try to do an update tonight. Let me just say that seeing Walt's apartment was AWESOME...did I say it was AWESOME? YES! But the behind the scenes peek at Indy was pretty darned cool too, as was our pirate visitor at lunchtime. And speaking of characters, if you enjoy lots of interaction and photos ops, you'll love the breakfast. It's just the ABD group.

The VIP fastpasses actually worked out well for us. We had just enough to do repetitive rides on our two favorites (Indy and Space Mountain) before coming back to the hotel. Oh well, better run 'cause dinner awaits but the blog will be much more detailed about last night and today.

Did you try The Max Ackerman Technique?

 

[inkkognito]

Part two is up! http://barbnefer.blogspot.com

We didn't get to try yesterday since they refused our FP totally, but today we had success once on Indy and once on Space Mountain (our of five VIP fastpasses) so that gave us 7 rides on 5 passes. Believe me, that was plenty!! It was great!

 

[SailingBeagle]

Barb........Thank you for my fix, thank you , thank you,

Sincerely your time and efforts in the blog , I know is appreciated by many.

Is Stitch traveling around with Brad? Haven't seen any shot of him since
early on Thurs.

Have a great night and a magical day tomorrow.

 

[Disneygrl36]

Yeah another update
Sounds like you guys are going non-stop. Guess we better eat our Wheaties & do some theme park commando training to get ready for our adventure. I am glad we will have 3 days to get used to the time change.

 

[MagicalPins]

Have a great time at Napa Rose! I love it there. Michael Jordan and his entire staff are just awesome!

 

[bradk]

yeah, stitch is with me. while i won't do any photos myself, stitch managed to get into the group shot in walt's apartment.

stitch even got a special treat of getting his own photo-op backstage by the circle d ranch, where no other photos were taken.

 

[Mickeyfans4ever]

Wow, they do keep you going. This is a silly question but did you know you'd have to keep changing for dinner? Did they ever tell you about dress codes at the various dinner spots or for any other time? And exactly what are you changing into..from shorts to pants or business casual??? Just want to make sure we bring the right items with us. Thanks again for you wonderful, excellant trip reports. Have you ever considered writing a book?

 

[bradk]

there are no dress codes for meals. most of the meals are at commissaries or in the parks after all.

 

[Disneygrl36]

Have you guys gotten a special viewing of Fantasmic or is that something we will want to arrange ourselves if they are still doing the dessert party?

 

[Aunt Cawa]

Barb or Brad,

What time did you meet at the Wine Cellar? About what time did you have dinner at Hook's Point? Our first night at DLR is Grad night. According to the Disneyland calendar, Disneyland closes at 9:00 and California Adventure closes at 7:00. Do you think we will have enough time to go to Disneyland after dinner?

Thanks for you help! I am loving both your blogs.

 

[bradk]

yes, we had a reserved section (no seating, no food) for F! right near the middle tower in the front (there was a section of guests in front of us and then a pathway and we were elevated). the view was amazing.

not sure on the timing of the meals. i think it was 5 for the wine cellar and we were there for maybe 30-45 minutes and headed to hook's pointe.

 

[Disneygrl36]

yes, we had a reserved section (no seating, no food) for F! right near the middle tower in the front (there was a section of guests in front of us and then a pathway and we were elevated). the view was amazing.

not sure on the timing of the meals. i think it was 5 for the wine cellar and we were there for maybe 30-45 minutes and headed to hook's pointe.

Brad,
Thanks for the answer on Fantasmic. I just want to know what exta's I need to plan for on our own time. Are you still doing the Walk in Walt's footsteps Tour? I am wanting to add it on for Monday if it doesn't just repeat what you've already done.

 

[krdisneybound]

I was thinking the same thing. I was thinking about booking the Walk in Walt's Footsteps Tour also on Monday. Thanks for your input

Brad,
Thanks for the answer on Fantasmic. I just want to know what exta's I need to plan for on our own time. Are you still doing the Walk in Walt's footsteps Tour? I am wanting to add it on for Monday if it doesn't just repeat what you've already done.

 

[bradk]

yeah im doing it tomorrow afternoon except i was mostly doing it for club 33 but i keep hearing it's closed currently

 

[dingoballs]

yeah im doing it tomorrow afternoon except i was mostly doing it for club 33 but i keep hearing it's closed currently

Thanks for taking the time to post on the blog. All the pics are great too. I'm enjoying your Adventure vicariously!

 

[dingoballs]

I crashed like a sack of potatoes yesterday when we got back to the room, and I've been on the go since 7 this morning. We just stopped in to get changed for dinner at Napa Rose, but I'll try to do an update tonight. Let me just say that seeing Walt's apartment was AWESOME...did I say it was AWESOME? YES! But the behind the scenes peek at Indy was pretty darned cool too, as was our pirate visitor at lunchtime. And speaking of characters, if you enjoy lots of interaction and photos ops, you'll love the breakfast. It's just the ABD group.

The VIP fastpasses actually worked out well for us. We had just enough to do repetitive rides on our two favorites (Indy and Space Mountain) before coming back to the hotel. Oh well, better run 'cause dinner awaits but the blog will be much more detailed about last night and today.

I know what you mean about the days starting really early! Thanks for taking the time to post on the blog. I really enjoy reading about your Adventure and looking forward to the next installment!

 

[SailingBeagle]

To Brad, Barb, and the rest of the DIS group, hoping the Maiden Voyage was all you hoped it would be, and wishing you all a safe journey home.