We are 23 days out... We booked through a TA and are not getting our tickets until we get there (military).. Wll we even get Mickey mail? Also, is the photo pass worth buying before you go? It's our first trip and I didn't know if I should worry with it, or just wait? Thanks!
Are you flying or driving?
If flying and if you're signed up for Magical Express, you should receive some luggage tags in the mail to put on any checked bags, so ME can pick them up for you.
I joined a Photopass share on Facebook (maybe I'm not allowed to talk about that here?
). Basically, I'm splitting the cost with 7 other people.
Overall, I do like Photopass, because it gets everyone in the photo. It really depends on you whether the CD is worth it though.
If you're planning on stopping and getting your photo taken several times throughout the day, including many different characters and all the park icons, then you'll likely find that having Photopass is a good idea.
It's especially nice to have it during character interactions, because then Mom/Dad can watch or participate in the interaction without a camera strapped to their face.
The Photopass photographers will take pictures with your own camera, but this can be frustrating to juggle. Also, their cameras will already be set to handle the environment (ie. the Osborne Lights can be tricky to photograph).
Once I've made all my edits, I usually get at least 100 photos for my trips. I can usually find at least 10 that would have been worth purchasing individually, so it makes up for the value, since copies start at $14.95. I still prefer splitting the cost with others, but I have paid full price before and didn't regret it. I did, however, regret not pre-ordering it, because that would have saved me a bit of money.
Plus is a more difficult decision. I don't really care about ride photos, especially since we're still at Baby Swap size, so we won't even all get to ride together on most of the attractions that have photos.
The dining photos seem like a cop out to me, because the 2 restaurants I'm aware of that take your picture with characters (except Tusker House) already include a photo package (which can be added to your Photopass) in the cost. I guess they have added in Beast at Be Our Guest.
This is the longest 30 day countdown ever.
Hi everyone! We are joining you in April! We haven't been to the World since August 2011, were planning to return August 2013 but I couldn't wait that long!! We will be arriving on my birthday, April 2!!! So excited! And we got our Mickey mail yesterday which makes it even more exciting!! 
Mickey Mail day!!!
32 days for those waiting and wondering when. 
