My Son Loves Halloween...5/5 3 updates! Main Street, castle, statue photos

[kathleen27]

Plans and ADRs—

OK, I’ve been putting off posting ADR’s cause I had to call and make some changes. Finally made that call yesterday!!! Really threw the previous plan off though. I think this is plan #4 so far. Hannah had asked us not to go to Chef Mickey’s without her, and Jacob suddenly decided he couldn’t survive missing Chef Mickey’s. Do you think they had breakfast openings??? Of course not, dinner ??? NO, just lunch on ONE day, because its not well known.

I like to have a lot of possible plans instead of a rigid plan. See what we feel like doing at the time. The big problem with this trip is it will be too short. I think every trip is too short, but this one is only five days/ four nights. Since it’s our second trip of the year though, we don't feel like we need to do everything. And at any time we need to sleep in or leave early or take a pool break, we will.


Friday 9/26
We arrive around 1:30pm at MCO
We'll take Magical Express for the first time.
Check in at POP.
We are going to MNSSHP this night!
No park tickets, we will go to MK after 4pm with our party tickets.
We have ADRs at Liberty Tree Tavern so we can see the characters in their Halloween costumes! I made this ADR 178 days out, and asked for 6:15 pm, they only had 5:15 pm. I thought this must be so popular, until I read somewhere that they will not take ADRS on the party nights unless you tell them you have party tickets. Sure enough when I called yesterday they were completely booked before the party, but had plenty of later openings. I was able to change the time to 6:20pm, with warnings that I would not be allowed in without party tickets.

The Rest of the trip we plan to have four day park hoppers.

Saturday 9/27
The previous plan was to go to AK when we get up and make it there, and stay until we see what we want or it gets too hot.
This is the last day of the new Chef Mickey’s lunch. The only day of our trip with any openings.
I booked the latest available time, which was 2pm.
So, we will see what time we get up, and what we feel like doing.
AK, or DTD, or hang out at the pool.
Then Chef Mickey’s at 2pm.
Maybe before or after Chef Mickey’s, take a walk around the Polynesian.
At some point we will head over to the MK. Since I want to see SpectoMagic one night, we will do it this night. I know we can walk from the Contemporary to MK, but maybe we will take a boat ride. We won’t be in a rush.

Sunday 9/28
8:05 AM ADRs for Crystal Palace!
I am so excited to go to the park before it opens. I love seeing everyone's pictures from this time!
I was planning on spending a little time at MK, but since we will be there earlier than planned the previous day, we may just head out after breakfast, we’ll decide that morning.
Then we will head over to DHS.
We have a 1:30 ADR at SciFi drive in, Jacob is really looking forward to this.
We’ll hang out DHS until we’ve had enough or until 6pm.
This night we are going to a second MNSSHP. Jacob has decided to dress up as Indiana Jones one night, probably this one, then he will wear/bring his costume to DHS as well and get a picture taken with Indiana Jones after the stunt show. He has an IJ’s hat from our last trip.

Monday 9/29
Epcot for the day – no ADR’s because Food & Wine fest is going on. Jacob is hoping to try Escargo.
Not sure if we will stay till closing or do something else in the evening. Possibly back to DHS to see Fantasmic. Or to DTD, or just walk around the Beach Club & Board walk.

Tuesday 9/30
We fly out at 4:40 pm. Guessing we will need to leave at 1:40pm.
I had planned to leave the park choice open for this day, but also wanted to do a late character meal. I made an ADR for 1900 PF/Supercalifragilistic breakfast at 10:55am. Made this yesterday. It was the latest they had. I wasn’t happy with the time, but I took it and figured we’d decide later if we would do it. Well it just doesn’t give us much time before or after. After I made the 1900 PF ADR, I made the Chef Mickey’s lunch, and through off my AK day and lengthened my MK night. So after I got off the phone I looked over everything and came up with a new plan for the last day. I just called back and made an 8:10 ADR for Tusker House in AK, so we will be at AK for opening. If we miss AK Sat no big deal, and if we go Sat and decide we’ve had enough AK its early enough we can do something else.
When I called tonight to make the ADR, I went through all the buttons then went into hold. They were playing a song from Jungle Book. Well that song ended, and the song Supercalifragilistic came on.

I had a moment of panic that I shouldn’t cancel, this was a sign to keep the ADR. Then I just decided it was too funny, and I started laughing and could not stop.

Luckily I was on hold through the whole song, and most of the way through Cruella Deville before they picked up, and I was able to compose myself.


So, that's the current plan. And for the moment I am happy with the ADR’s

 

[kathleen27]

Jacob has been reading trip reports this week, and has added a few things to our trip list.

Lots of photopass pictures, which I want to do as well.
We did not use this enough last trip, but I loved the pictures we did get, so I bought the disc anyway. This time I will preorder and search out the photographers.

And he saw tie dye Mickey shirts he wants to make! That was not on my list!!! I have never tie dyed anything. I'm a little scared.
Though a yellow mickey with orange and green swirls might look cool for MNSSHP. But I think Jacob is dressing up both nights.

And he thinks the gray goose slushie looks good.
He is 12.
I think it looks good too, but I am um "over 21".

 

[irky416]

The wrapping paper and Mickey Hat are cute!

Your plans sound good. Have fun making the tie dye shirts! They're fun (but messy!)

 

[EastYorkDisneyFan]

If you go to the phtopass website you will find maps of the parks with the main photopass locations.

 

[kathleen27]

The wrapping paper and Mickey Hat are cute!

Your plans sound good. Have fun making the tie dye shirts! They're fun (but messy!)

Thanks! The tie dye sounds like an outdoor project. I need to make a trip to the craft store. I have a long list. Its probably a good thing that store is not closer.

If you go to the phtopass website you will find maps of the parks with the main photopass locations.

Thanks for the info!
I just went and checked it out. They look great. There were definately spots I didn't know about. I will print those out for the trip!!! The photos we did get last time, mostly characters stops came out great.

 

[kathleen27]

Jacob and I have been talking about costumes for the parties. I think we are both going to dress up both nights! He has made a list of costume ideas.

We then started talking about making tie dye shirts and buying or making disney shirts. He thinks the photos of families in their matching Disney clothes are great!

We ended up pulling out the schedule and coming up with a clothing plan for the trip.

We decided we are going to tie dye mickey head shirts in "earth" tone colors for our AK day, the last day. Brown mickey heads, with green base with some blue and some white. We'll make one for Hannah too.

I explained what an iron on is, and he is going to see what he can come up with in photoshop. So we may end up with shirts he designed one day!

 

[MeMom]

What a sweet son. I love the Hidden Mickey in the hat.

You're going to have so much fun at the Halloween party! That is the weekend I had contemplated taking a long weekend trip with a friend of mine, but neither of us are sure we'll have the money. I'll have to wait to see how things are when we get into the school year, and she's got to see if her husband will contribute to the cause. We'll either do a long weekend then, or if not, we can hopefully do a spring break trip for a little longer. As much as I'd like her to see Disney at Halloween, and especially see the parade, I'd also like to stay longer, so both options have their pros and cons.

If we don't end up going, I will be devouring your pictures, knowing that I might have been right there in that same crowd. If we do go, we'd like to go to the Sunday night party, if it isn't sold out.

 

[RachelNinja]

I laughed that he has Small world on the must must list, and Jacob says its not a trip to disney if you don't ride its a small world. Then he started singing.

I'm glad he likes Disney so much!!!

I'm going to agree with Jacob on this one! Last time we went, it was shut down for a little while and we figured we would return later if we had the time. But we never did. And I know most people don't like IASW unless they have young children, but it's been 5 months since my trip and I'm still feeling empty that I missed it! What's an MK trip without it?!?

I'm so glad Jacob likes Disney too!

And he thinks the gray goose slushie looks good.
He is 12.
I think it looks good too, but I am um "over 21".

This is so funny! It looks yummy to me too, and despite being over 21, I don't know how well I can handle alcohol!

 

[kathleen27]

What a sweet son. I love the Hidden Mickey in the hat.

Thanks! The Hidden Mickey was a great touch.

You're going to have so much fun at the Halloween party! That is the weekend I had contemplated taking a long weekend trip with a friend of mine, but neither of us are sure we'll have the money. I'll have to wait to see how things are when we get into the school year, and she's got to see if her husband will contribute to the cause. We'll either do a long weekend then, or if not, we can hopefully do a spring break trip for a little longer. As much as I'd like her to see Disney at Halloween, and especially see the parade, I'd also like to stay longer, so both options have their pros and cons.

If we don't end up going, I will be devouring your pictures, knowing that I might have been right there in that same crowd. If we do go, we'd like to go to the Sunday night party, if it isn't sold out.

We are so excited about the Halloween party. Jacob is spending as much time as I am planning this trip! It would be great if you made it down to Disney that weekend. There are just so many wonderful things going on at Disney throughout the year, its hard to choose when to take those trips.

I have two months until this trip and I want to plan another. I started this one thinking we wouldn't go in 2009, but I am already trying to figure out a way to go back. Its going to be difficult with time and money though.

 

[kathleen27]

I'm going to agree with Jacob on this one! Last time we went, it was shut down for a little while and we figured we would return later if we had the time. But we never did. And I know most people don't like IASW unless they have young children, but it's been 5 months since my trip and I'm still feeling empty that I missed it! What's an MK trip without it?!?

I'm so glad Jacob likes Disney too!



This is so funny! It looks yummy to me too, and despite being over 21, I don't know how well I can handle alcohol!

It probably would seem like something was missing without riding IASW.
It was funny to see it on the top musts of a 12 yr old boy though.

I don't think Jacob would like it if he actually tried it.
Its probably way too strong for me too.
It does look good though, and I hear a lot about it.
I am more of a dessert person. My one must try for this trip is some version of that Dole Whip!!!
I love Pineapple and I've never had one.

 

[AZMickeyfans]

This looks like its going to be a fun trip for you two. I also love Halloween and we are going to MNSSHP on Oct 7.

I cant wait to find out what costumes you all chose.

Jacob seems so sweet with the wrapping paper. I'll go check out his PTR too! BTW, my son's name is Jacob too!

 

[kathleen27]

This looks like its going to be a fun trip for you two. I also love Halloween and we are going to MNSSHP on Oct 7.

I cant wait to find out what costumes you all chose.

Jacob seems so sweet with the wrapping paper. I'll go check out his PTR too! BTW, my son's name is Jacob too!

We are even having fun making plans!
Are you going to dress up too?

We have been going back and forth on the costumes. He will definately be Indiana Jones on one night. Not sure about the other. Or what I will do.

I love the name Jacob!

 

[jake&samsmom]

Hi Kathy! I am so excited for you and your Jacob. Halloween is a super big deal here at home, and we definitely enjoyed MNSSHP last year. I know y'all will too! I think its a very smart move to go two nights, there's just so much to see and do that once isn't enough Make sure you watch the Hallowishes fireworks and boo to you parade....look for the "gravediggers'" shovel dance during the parade!

 

[kathleen27]

Hi Kathy! I am so excited for you and your Jacob. Halloween is a super big deal here at home, and we definitely enjoyed MNSSHP last year. I know y'all will too! I think its a very smart move to go two nights, there's just so much to see and do that once isn't enough Make sure you watch the Hallowishes fireworks and boo to you parade....look for the "gravediggers'" shovel dance during the parade!

Halloween is a big deal here too!
We really decorate, or Jacob does - he is in charge of Halloween decorating.
My thoughts exactly on the two parties, we want to fit a lot in!!!

 

[kathleen27]

I am really excited about our CP adr.
Partly because its one of my favorites and partly because it will be our first time in the park before opening. We have had dinner here twice, but this will be our first breakfast.

Found our old photos from the kids first trip to MK. Predigital, so they are scanned in. We had dinner at CP. This is 2002, Jacob is 6 and Hannah is 4. I love that Jacob has his arm around everyone's arms and is holding on to them. They had just briefly met Mickey & Minnie from behind a rope, but other than that, this was there first character meet.

Next trip was 2006. Jacob is 10 and Hannah is 8. Back to CP for dinner. This was the first full day/ first park of our trip, and our first day collecting autographs. Hannah had brought a homemade autograph book, and Jacob had bought an autograph book that morning, and they both bought Disney pens.

And one from the MK parade

Feb 2008 - we didn't make it to CP. We decided to try LTT instead. I like CP better, but now that the LTT character meal is ending I'm glad we went. We did meet Pooh, Tigger, and Eeyore in Epcot on the last day of our trip. But no piglet.

The kids have grown a bit over the years.

 

[kathleen27]

OK I booked the room at Pop this morning!

Hearing rumors that ticket prices are going up this weekend,
so I wanted to buy those, and I went ahead and booked the room.
$69/nt AAA rate.

If they have some amazing discout later this month I don't want to know about it.

Actually I booked at home this morning, then went to work, checked my e-mail, and found a pin code that had been emailed to me last night at 10pm.
But it appeared to be the same as the rate I got anyway.

Then this afternoon I realized I did not book Magical Express, so now I have to call back and do that.



I also bought tickets today for Disney on Ice!!!!
Worlds of Fantasy with Tinkerbell, Little Mermaid, Cars, and Lion King.

Its the weekend Before our Disney trip!
Hannah takes ice skating so she is really excited to see it!!!

Instead of thinking about my credit card bill, I will think about all the Disney Visa rewards points I am earning.

 

[MeMom]

OK I booked the room at Pop this morning.



I also bought tickets today for Disney on Ice!!!!
Worlds of Fantasy with Tinkerbell, Little Mermaid, Cars, and Lion King.

Its the weekend Before our Disney trip!
Hannah takes ice skating so she is really excited to see it!!!

Instead of thinking about my poor credit card, I will think about all the Disney Visa rewards points I am earning.

Hooray for booking Pop! Any day you book a Disney trip is a good day!

We're going to the same Disney on Ice show, but we're going in Nashville in September. I'm definitely looking forward to it, since my next trip isn't until Thanksgiving.

I've been re-doing my bedroom and I just bought a new refrigerator, so lately I have been earning a few rewards points, too. Knowing you're getting a few Disney dollars takes the sting out of the purchases....a little.

Cute pictures of the kids at Crystal Palace. Thanks for sharing those. I'm glad we're getting in LTT before the characters leave, too. We'll be there the day before Thanksgiving.

 

[AZMickeyfans]

WOW great rate at POP!

I love the CP pictures. So cute how Jacob had his arm around everyone. Your daughter is beautiful.

We bought our tickets this morning too due to the rate increase. Now I just need a good room only discount and I'm all set as well.

How exciting for Disney on Ice tickets!

 

[RachelNinja]

Awww, those pictures at CP are so cute! I definitely want to take my kids (uhh, the ones from the future, haha) there! I like the bright atmosphere of the place. Haha, easier to get good pictures.

 

[irky416]

I love the old pictures from CP. I haven't made it there yet, but would love to try it out sometime.