OFFICIAL JULY 2009 THREAD!!! The wait is on!!!

[Itinkso]

now i am lost as to whether or not i should buy the photopass cd!!!!!!!!!! lol
It would be rather easier for us to not have to lug around the camera and gorillapod...
however, its always the same pictures everywhere we go...

decisions decisions

I would say try it out as CosmicGirl advised ~ it is your Disneymoon! That will be like having your own professional photographer to capture keepsake memories for you!

 

[Mrsdisneyb2b]

How about a PP cd, a camera and no gorilla pod?
That way you get the fun PP shots with add-ons and the spontaneous anywhere-you-want-them shots without having to lug around the gorilla!
You can always take it with you and leave it in you room the first day, try the PP thing and check your photos at the end of the day to see if they live up to your expectations. If they don't, you can take the gorilla with you the next day and get a refund on the PP cd. Just a thought

I would say try it out as CosmicGirl advised ~ it is your Disneymoon! That will be like having your own professional photographer to capture keepsake memories for you!

Yes yes you gals are right...
However, i did book a private honeymoon photosession in Epcot... which is a whopping 500 bucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[disneybarbie]

ohhh I've already ordered my photopass cd for $99.... doh! never mind, at least it's done.

I think I need to step away from the planning spreadsheet... today I decided to add three more gift baskets from Disney Florist for the other family members when we arrive!!

Now I have ordered...

'Disney Welcome' (for DBFs parents)

'Royal Welcome' (for DBF's niece)

'It's a Pirate's Life' (DBF's older sister & her boyfriend)

'Ears to you' (DBF's little sister)

and 'Embrace the Magic' for DBF !!! i wasn't going to get him one as i got him one as a surprise last October.. but I knew that if everyone else in the party got a present, he would be jealous!!

I have soo many surprises planned for this vacation, I might actually burst soon!

34 days to go!!

Barbie

 

[Mrsdisneyb2b]

ohhh I've already ordered my photopass cd for $99.... doh! never mind, at least it's done.

I think I need to step away from the planning spreadsheet... today I decided to add three more gift baskets from Disney Florist for the other family members when we arrive!!

Now I have ordered...

'Disney Welcome' (for DBFs parents)

'Royal Welcome' (for DBF's niece)

'It's a Pirate's Life' (DBF's older sister & her boyfriend)

'Ears to you' (DBF's little sister)

and 'Embrace the Magic' for DBF !!! i wasn't going to get him one as i got him one as a surprise last October.. but I knew that if everyone else in the party got a present, he would be jealous!!

I have soo many surprises planned for this vacation, I might actually burst soon!

34 days to go!!

Barbie

You put my surprises to shame missy!!!

However, I have a surprise for U!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! haha

 

[jkstewart1800]

I thought the Photo Pass guys only hung out at the front of the parks - to get a picture with the castle and stuff..

Are there photo pass people (say that three times fast) in other areas too? Are they there when you do a meet and greet with the characters? What about at the ol' Kodak picture spots or in front of the rides?

 

[jmskinner]

I thought the Photo Pass guys only hung out at the front of the parks - to get a picture with the castle and stuff..

Are there photo pass people (say that three times fast) in other areas too? Are they there when you do a meet and greet with the characters? What about at the ol' Kodak picture spots or in front of the rides?

Nope they are all over, here is a link to the page on the website showing where you can find them: http://www.disneyphotopass.com/aboutdpp_map_gen.aspx

Also, you have to ask them to take your picture. I didn't know this on our first trip so we didn't have any done. And yes, they are normally at the character meet and greets. Also, ask for the magic pictures where they add characters in to your picture. Sometimes they don't automatically do it.

 

[Mindy5767]

Now the wonderous countdown ticker that made me excited is stressing me out! I am so indecisive about stuff, I just need to make decisions and GO WITH IT! My current list of stuff to make decisions about:

1. how to id my kids. Not so much worried about the 9 year old as the 2 year old. Thought about those silicone bracelets, and letting them wear on ankles, since they will be wearing crocs?

To ID the youngest child: I bought a ID holder at U Buffalo (I'm sure other places than colleges have them). It is vinyl and folds in half so there are two clear ID pockets to put things in. In one side I have her student photo ID from school which is like a drivers license in the info. on it. On the other side I put a card with each of the adults names and cell phone numbers on it. I attach this ID holder to her lanyard. This way, if she gets lost, any cast member can call either me, her father or her big brother or sister. If you don't have one of those student ID's because you're child is too young for school, many police departments make them for children. Prior to having the school ID, we had one done by the local police department. Call and ask at your local precinct if they do Child ID. They also keep a record of your child's fingerprints that they take when they make the ID.

 

[jkstewart1800]

Nope they are all over, here is a link to the page on the website showing where you can find them: http://www.disneyphotopass.com/aboutdpp_map_gen.aspx

Also, you have to ask them to take your picture. I didn't know this on our first trip so we didn't have any done. And yes, they are normally at the character meet and greets. Also, ask for the magic pictures where they add characters in to your picture. Sometimes they don't automatically do it.

SWEET! Thanks!


On the IDing the kid thing. I have been just thinking about doing what they do at church - take a Hello My name is sized sticker and writing his name and our cell number on it....

 

[Mindy5767]

Try planning a two-week disneymoon AND a wedding at the same time!!! I know as soon as school gets out, I'm going to be a madwoman! I've been trying to put everything off, I keep saying, "I'll worry about it when school gets out." I know it's all going to hit me at once.

Once I'm on that plane.......

I hear ya!! I am planning my Disney trip on top of my nephew's Bar Mitzvah, June 20 and Project Graduation (huge party) June 22. And my DD21 just stuck her wedding planning on my plate (probably Aug 30th). That date isn't even firm yet because he's army and they have to get it approved. I also have the 1st grade class party on June 18th (I'm the room mom). ballet recital the week after that... then I will be one planning madwoman with only 2 weeks to go!!

 

[Shir Kahn]

My time on the Disboards is going up more and more as this trip draws closer!

 

[Amyz00]

Does anyone know if there is a limit as to how many days you must pre-order a cake at WDW? I am planning on calling the GF bakery and having them prepare a cake for DD's 10th birthday. Since we will be celebrating her birthday dinner at 1900 PF (her favorite place), I figured it will be easier to have it delivered.

Thanks!

 

[adisneymama]

Thanks for the heads up on the code! Just used it to purchase the Cd and the book!

I know there are some type of tatoos that are out there now for kids id, but can't remember the website. I have also seen others in the parks that have used the luggage tags that Disney sends in the packets. They would put them on a button or loop on the childs clothing. HTH

 

[Dancemom]

I finally talked my DH into going to Disney this year! Of course I've had the room ressie for 8 months! He's not a big Disney fan but I convinced him we need to take advantage of the military offer they have this year. We are staying at SOG from 7/19 - 7/25. We are celebrating our daughters high school graduation. I only wanted a few ADR's, 7/19 O'hana @ 5:20 (just got that changed from a 8:20 ressie), Yak & Yeti 7/22 @ 1:00 and Le Cellier 7/24 @ 11:40. I can't wait!

Cheryl

 

[flipflopmom]

Knocked 4 things off my to do list!!!!

Gotta keep rolling with it though!!!!!!!!

35 days, 22 hours

 

[disneybarbie]

lol I love the 'days & hours' countdown flipflop mom!

my countdown widget says...

33 days 2 hours & 15 minute!!



just been on the phone to Disney Florist... everything is organised, even noted that DBF does not want any nut products in his gift basket!!

cut out my Mousekeeping envelopes this evening... printed from themouseforless.com

Barbie

 

[Amyz00]

I finally talked my DH into going to Disney this year! Of course I've had the room ressie for 8 months! He's not a big Disney fan but I convinced him we need to take advantage of the military offer they have this year. We are staying at SOG from 7/19 - 7/25. We are celebrating our daughters high school graduation. I only wanted a few ADR's, 7/19 O'hana @ 5:20 (just got that changed from a 8:20 ressie), Yak & Yeti 7/22 @ 1:00 and Le Cellier 7/24 @ 11:40. I can't wait!

Cheryl

You are so sneaky! My DH isn't a big Disney fan either; however, I overheard him telling one of his friends that it's "really a lot of fun." Go figure. I made the reservations for our trip without telling DH first. He did not argue when I told him about it and now I know why - he's a closet Disney fan!!

 

[mommyoftwinfants]

I finally talked my DH into going to Disney this year! Of course I've had the room ressie for 8 months! He's not a big Disney fan but I convinced him we need to take advantage of the military offer they have this year. We are staying at SOG from 7/19 - 7/25. We are celebrating our daughters high school graduation. I only wanted a few ADR's, 7/19 O'hana @ 5:20 (just got that changed from a 8:20 ressie), Yak & Yeti 7/22 @ 1:00 and Le Cellier 7/24 @ 11:40. I can't wait!

Cheryl

We have
O'hana on 7/19 @ 8:10
Yak & Yeti on 7/22 @ 1:30

Maybe we will see each other... I'll be the mom with the twin boys

 

[disneybarbie]

You are so sneaky! My DH isn't a big Disney fan either; however, I overheard him telling one of his friends that it's "really a lot of fun." Go figure. I made the reservations for our trip without telling DH first. He did not argue when I told him about it and now I know why - he's a closet Disney fan!! [/QUOTE

my DBF is such a closet Disney fan too! even on the way there last October on the plane, he didn't seem at all excited.. but as soon as get there.. he loses 20 years and becomes the biggest kid again!
last week I asked him "do you know where I've booked to eat for the trip?!" .. and he was like "umm.. no, not really!"

never mind, everything is going to be a big surprise for him too this vacation!

33 days 1 hour & 29 mins

Barbie

 

[Mindy5767]

Here is the chart of extra magic hours to incorporate into our planning. From Allears.

July 2009

Morning Extra Magic Hours
Magic Kingdom - 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
Epcot - 5, 12, 19, 26
Disney's Hollywood Studios - 3, 6, 10, 15, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31
Animal Kingdom - 1, 4, 8, 11, 13, 18, 22, 25, 29
Blizzard Beach - 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Evening Extra Magic Hours
Magic Kingdom - 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31
Epcot - 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 20, 23, 28, 30
Disney's Hollywood Studios - 1, 4, 8, 13, 22, 29
Animal Kingdom - 6, 15, 21, 27



Here is what's open, including restaurants: From AllEars.
Attractions open during MORNING Extra Magic Hours

Magic Kingdom:

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Cinderella's Golden Carrousel
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Haunted Mansion
"it's a small world"
Mad Tea Party
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Mickey's PhilharMagic
Peter Pan's Flight
Snow White's Scary Adventures
Splash Mountain

Epcot:

Living with the Land
Mission: SPACE
Soarin'
Spaceship Earth
Test Track


Disney's Hollywood Studios:

Muppet*Vision 3-D
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster
Star Tours
Toy Story Mania!

Animal Kingdom:

Dinosaur
Expedition Everest
It's Tough to be a Bug
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Pangani Forest Exploration Trail


Attractions open during EVENING Extra Magic Hours


Magic Kingdom:
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Cinderella's Golden Carrousel
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Haunted Mansion
"It's a small world"
Magic Carpets of Aladdin
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Mickey's PhilharMagic
Peter Pan's Flight
Pirates of the Caribbean
Space Mountain
Splash Mountain
Stitch's Great Escape
Tomorrowland Indy Speedway

Dining Locations

· Casey's Corner
· Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe
· Pecos Bill Cafe

Epcot:

American Adventure
Gran Fiesta Tour
Honey I Shrunk the Audience
Journey into Imagination with Figment
Living with the Land
Maelstrom
Mission: SPACE
The Seas with Nemo & Friends
Soarin'
Spaceship Earth
Test Track
Kidcot Fun Stops until 11 p.m.
O'Canada!

Dining Locations

· Bistro de Paris
· Boulangerie Patisserie (France)
· Cantina de San Angel (Mexico)
· Chefs de France (France)
· Electric Umbrella (Future World)
· Harry Ramsden (United Kingdom)
· Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe (Norway)
· Lotus Blossom Café (China)
· Outpost
· Refreshment Port
· Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room
· San Angel Inn (Mexico)
· Sommerfest (Germany)
· Sunshine Seasons (The Land)
· Tangierine Cafe (Morocco)
· Yakitori House


Disney's Hollywood Studios:

The Great Movie Ride
Muppet*Vision 3D
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster
Star Tours
Tower of Terror
Voyage of the Little Mermaid
Toy Story Mania!

Dining Locations

· Catalina Eddie's
· 50's Prime Time Cafe
· Sci-Fi Dine In Theater
· Rosie's All-American Cafe


Animal Kingdom:

Dinosaur
Expedition Everest
It's Tough to be a Bug
Kali River Rapids (Seasonal)
Kilimanjaro Safaris (closes early)
Primeval Whirl
TriceraTop Spin
Pangani Forest Exploration Trail


Dining Locations

· Flame Tree Barbecue - Closes at 8 p.m.
· Pizzafari - Closes at 8 p.m.
· Rainforest Cafe
· Restaurantosaurus

 

[bobieglo]

1. how to id my kids. Not so much worried about the 9 year old as the 2 year old. Thought about those silicone bracelets, and letting them wear on ankles, since they will be wearing crocs?

I saw this somewhere, maybe the Mom's panel I thought it was a GREAT idea! www.safetytat.com They are custom temporary tattoos you can put your cell phone number on.