*OFFICIAL* July 2010 Thread! It’s Hot. It’s Crowded. AND WE LOVE IT!

[tinkerbell60]

Yeah, not a bad idea about trying to get to bed earlier. I know if we get morning Kindergarten, she'll have to be at school by 7:50am, so we'll definitely have to change our schedule.

Our biggest thing will be to have "everything" ready for the next day before we go to bed. We'll be in a 1br at BWV, too (tag! you're it!)

We're doing a 9 night stay but only 7 days in the park, and about 3 of those are only 1/2 days anyway. So I'm trying to keep it easy ...



I hear you on the DH! Mine takes a long time, too. And it's not like he's primping or anything -- just unorganized, slow to think what should be done next, etc. He calls it his morning fog!

I can't tell you what DH does - same thing, very unorganized or else he will sit and read the newpaper or start watching TV.........

 

[missiloveslouie]

When we went in July 2008, we made use of alot of evening emh because we are night owls too! Hopefully this will work again for this trip

 

[tinkerbell60]

When we went in July 2008, we made use of alot of evening emh because we are night owls too! Hopefully this will work again for this trip

I love evening EMH - especially at MK! BTW - did not see your resort info on the list on page 100 - if you would like to post your dates and resort, I will add it to that list.

 

[SRUAlmn]

I love evening EMH - especially at MK! BTW - did not see your resort info on the list on page 100 - if you would like to post your dates and resort, I will add it to that list.

We do too!!! We only planned to stay 5 nights this time, but I hate that because MK PM EMH are on Sundays and Fridays, so I'm trying to convince DH that we need to stay one more night so we can do Friday EMH too! We almost always do one last night at Pop every time we go (it's a tradition,) so I think we're going to add it this weekend

 

[SRUAlmn]

I can't tell you what DH does - same thing, very unorganized or else he will sit and read the newpaper or start watching TV.........

Mine too!!! He always uses his MP3 player when he cleans. It'll take me 10 minutes to load/unload the dishwasher, but it takes him 20 because he has to break for his dance solo half way through

 

[tinkerbell60]

We do too!!! We only planned to stay 5 nights this time, but I hate that because MK PM EMH are on Sundays and Fridays, so I'm trying to convince DH that we need to stay one more night so we can do Friday EMH too! We almost always do one last night at Pop every time we go (it's a tradition,) so I think we're going to add it this weekend

That would be fun to add a day. I can never convince DH to do that. Of course, we are already staying for 2 weeks (lol) but it is never enough for me. The thing I don't like about EMH is sleeping through half of the next day. Once, by the time we got back to the room and in bed it was almost 5am........I was a zombie the entire next day. Luckily, it rained that day so we really did not go to a park until the next evening but.....

Mine too!!! He always uses his MP3 player when he cleans. It'll take me 10 minutes to load/unload the dishwasher, but it takes him 20 because he has to break for his dance solo half way through

That is cute! But at least he gets it done!

 

[jeremysdisneymom]

Tinkerbell 60:

I am sooooooo sorry to ask but I changed my resort again a few weeks ago. No more changes----I promise! Can you change me to the Wilderness Lodge for our entire stay-July 2 - 11? Thank you so much.

Nikki:

I needed to post my dining ressies:

July 2 - Boma - Dinner at 6:10 p.m.
July 3 - Whispering Canyon Cafe - Dinner at 5:10 p.m.
July 4 - Breakfast at O'hana's 7:30 a.m.
Lunch at 50's Prime Time 12:05 p.m.
July 5 - Breakfast at Crystal Palace 8:15 a.m.
Lunch at Tony's Town Square 12:20 p.m.
July 6 - Dinner at Garden Grill 5:55 p.m.
July 7 - Dinner at Le Cellier 6:55 p.m.
July 8 - Breafast at Donald's Safari Breakfast - Tusker House 8:05 a.m.
Late lunch at Rain Forset Cafe - 2:00 p.m.
July 9 - Dinner at Chef Mickey's - 6:30 p.m.
July 10 - Dinner at O'hanas 5:25 p.m.

Thanks,
Erika

 

[tinkerbell60]

Tinkerbell 60:

I am sooooooo sorry to ask but I changed my resort again a few weeks ago. No more changes----I promise! Can you change me to the Wilderness Lodge for our entire stay-July 2 - 11? Thank you so much.

Nikki:

I needed to post my dining ressies:

July 2 - Boma - Dinner at 6:10 p.m.
July 3 - Whispering Canyon Cafe - Dinner at 5:10 p.m.
July 4 - Breakfast at O'hana's 7:30 a.m.
Lunch at 50's Prime Time 12:05 p.m.
July 5 - Breakfast at Crystal Palace 8:15 a.m.
Lunch at Tony's Town Square 12:20 p.m.
July 6 - Dinner at Garden Grill 5:55 p.m.
July 7 - Dinner at Le Cellier 6:55 p.m.
July 8 - Breafast at Donald's Safari Breakfast - Tusker House 8:05 a.m.
Late lunch at Rain Forset Cafe - 2:00 p.m.
July 9 - Dinner at Chef Mickey's - 6:30 p.m.
July 10 - Dinner at O'hanas 5:25 p.m.

Thanks,
Erika

No problem on the changes!! I have made the change on the list on page 100. Have you stayed at WL before? It is a beautiful resort. As of right now we have dinner at Chef Mickeys on July 9 too - but at 5pm. I am still thinking of changing it though......DH is not thrilled about the cost of that one.

 

[LuvEeyore]

Here is the plan for our July 15-18 trip

7/15 10:50 a.m. ariive in Sanord, get rental car, stop at store for snacks and a case of water, Check in at POFQ
DHS for the Evening
See Fantasmic
about 7-730p.m. get dinner and get in line for Fantasmic

7/16 ADR Tusker House 8:10 am Breakfast
AK in a.m. right at 9 am somebody runs for everest FP
about 1 or so-head to hotel to rest
3:30 or so head to MK get fastpasses for SM for later
ADR at OHana 5p
EMH at MK Wishes and Spectromagic, leave by MN

7/17 am Epcot for AM
get Soarin FP
about noon, head to hotel rest, pool and Maybe DTD
4:35 early dinner at Boma
Epcot after dinner
Illuminations, then hotel to bed!!
7/18 flight leaves at 7:00 a.m.

 

[Nettaboo]

Hey Guys I have a quick question..
Ok, I have a ADR at CP for 8:05 but I need to upgrade my GAD.. What is the earliest I can do this

 

[tinkerbell60]

Here is the plan for our July 15-18 trip

7/15 10:50 a.m. ariive in Sanord, get rental car, stop at store for snacks and a case of water, Check in at POFQ
DHS for the Evening
See Fantasmic
about 7-730p.m. get dinner and get in line for Fantasmic

7/16 ADR Tusker House 8:10 am Breakfast
AK in a.m. right at 9 am somebody runs for everest FP
about 1 or so-head to hotel to rest
3:30 or so head to MK get fastpasses for SM for later
ADR at OHana 5p
EMH at MK Wishes and Spectromagic, leave by MN

7/17 am Epcot for AM
get Soarin FP
about noon, head to hotel rest, pool and Maybe DTD
4:35 early dinner at Boma
Epcot after dinner
Illuminations, then hotel to bed!!
7/18 flight leaves at 7:00 a.m.

Sounds like a busy trip!

Hey Guys I have a quick question..
Ok, I have a ADR at CP for 8:05 but I need to upgrade my GAD.. Should I do it before or after breakfast? or will I have to go to guest services anyway because I amusing the GAD???

I have not used GAD, but I am fairly certain all ticket upgrades have to be done at Guest Services.....

 

[Tegriffic]

Tinkerbell60,

Can you add us to the list as well? We will be at POFQ July 11 to Jul16. Our only ressie is the CP on the 15th at 8:30.

This will be the first trip for ds 8 and dd 4.

Thank you,
Tara

 

[jeremysdisneymom]

No problem on the changes!! I have made the change on the list on page 100. Have you stayed at WL before? It is a beautiful resort. As of right now we have dinner at Chef Mickeys on July 9 too - but at 5pm. I am still thinking of changing it though......DH is not thrilled about the cost of that one.

Yes, we stayed there in November 2008 over Thanksgiving. It was breathtaking with the Christmas decorations. I am looking forward to going back.

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

Tinkerbell 60:


Nikki:

I needed to post my dining ressies:

July 2 - Boma - Dinner at 6:10 p.m.
July 3 - Whispering Canyon Cafe - Dinner at 5:10 p.m.
July 4 - Breakfast at O'hana's 7:30 a.m.
Lunch at 50's Prime Time 12:05 p.m.
July 5 - Breakfast at Crystal Palace 8:15 a.m.
Lunch at Tony's Town Square 12:20 p.m.
July 6 - Dinner at Garden Grill 5:55 p.m.
July 7 - Dinner at Le Cellier 6:55 p.m.
July 8 - Breafast at Donald's Safari Breakfast - Tusker House 8:05 a.m.
Late lunch at Rain Forset Cafe - 2:00 p.m.
July 9 - Dinner at Chef Mickey's - 6:30 p.m.
July 10 - Dinner at O'hanas 5:25 p.m.

Thanks,
Erika

Here is the plan for our July 15-18 trip

7/15 10:50 a.m. ariive in Sanord, get rental car, stop at store for snacks and a case of water, Check in at POFQ
DHS for the Evening
See Fantasmic
about 7-730p.m. get dinner and get in line for Fantasmic

7/16 ADR Tusker House 8:10 am Breakfast
AK in a.m. right at 9 am somebody runs for everest FP
about 1 or so-head to hotel to rest
3:30 or so head to MK get fastpasses for SM for later
ADR at OHana 5p
EMH at MK Wishes and Spectromagic, leave by MN

7/17 am Epcot for AM
get Soarin FP
about noon, head to hotel rest, pool and Maybe DTD
4:35 early dinner at Boma
Epcot after dinner
Illuminations, then hotel to bed!!
7/18 flight leaves at 7:00 a.m.

I added your ADRs to the list on the top of page 7! Plans look good!

Tinkerbell60,

Can you add us to the list as well? We will be at POFQ July 11 to Jul16. Our only ressie is the CP on the 15th at 8:30.

This will be the first trip for ds 8 and dd 4.

Thank you,
Tara

Welcome!!!!!!!!!

 

[tinkerbell60]

Tinkerbell60,

Can you add us to the list as well? We will be at POFQ July 11 to Jul16. Our only ressie is the CP on the 15th at 8:30.

This will be the first trip for ds 8 and dd 4.

Thank you,
Tara

Welcome Tara! I have added you to the list - Nikki keeps the ADR list so she will be updating that later.

Yes, we stayed there in November 2008 over Thanksgiving. It was breathtaking with the Christmas decorations. I am looking forward to going back.

We were there for Thanksgiving 2007 - and you are right, it was so beautiful with the decorations.

 

[tinkerbell60]

I added your ADRs to the list on the top of page 7! Plans look good!



Welcome!!!!!!!!!

Nikki - I think we were posting at exactly the same time!!

 

[mdrob214]

Hey Guys I have a quick question..
Ok, I have a ADR at CP for 8:05 but I need to upgrade my GAD.. What is the earliest I can do this

I have read on the boards here that people were able to get them as early as 7:30 when the park opens at 9 (this was MK). I have an 8:05, too, and we're planning on being early enough to get the GAD before we go in. Hope it works!


I don't like to get up early, but my entire family are early risers. The kids (teens) will have 6am swim practice every morning starting in June, so they'll be used to getting up. I stay up too late to easily get up early, but I suffer through it for Rope Drop.

On vacation, we shower at night, I put out clothes, and pack bags that we'll take in the morning. It means we get to sleep in a little more and still make RD. Even at home, I rarely wear makeup, so that's not an issue, but I do apply sunblock, mascara, eyeliner. And at WDW I pretty much rock the ponytail! There's just no point in me doing my hair when I'm wearing a hat and sweating. Plus, if it rains, I'm good there, too.

I have not enjoyed Evening EMH because by the time the park clears out I am dead on my feet--even if I've had a nap.

 

[tinkerbell60]

I have read on the boards here that people were able to get them as early as 7:30 when the park opens at 9 (this was MK). I have an 8:05, too, and we're planning on being early enough to get the GAD before we go in. Hope it works!


I don't like to get up early, but my entire family are early risers. The kids (teens) will have 6am swim practice every morning starting in June, so they'll be used to getting up. I stay up too late to easily get up early, but I suffer through it for Rope Drop.

On vacation, we shower at night, I put out clothes, and pack bags that we'll take in the morning. It means we get to sleep in a little more and still make RD. Even at home, I rarely wear makeup, so that's not an issue, but I do apply sunblock, mascara, eyeliner. And at WDW I pretty much rock the ponytail! There's just no point in me doing my hair when I'm wearing a hat and sweating. Plus, if it rains, I'm good there, too.

I have not enjoyed Evening EMH because by the time the park clears out I am dead on my feet--even if I've had a nap.

I know what you mean - I stay up too late also. DD and I are both good at moving quickly in the mornings, but DH and DS are the slowpokes. I don't wear much make up either, and add that to the melting (it feels more like melting than sweating at Disney) you do in the summer that is one reason why I hate to have my picture taken.

 

[Miss Mo]

Right - about time I actually got round to posting my ADRs

12 July - 9.30 Crystal Palace
13 July - 12.25 pm Hollywood and Vine
14 July - 5.45 pm Saana
15 July - 6.30 pm Nine Dragons Epcot
16 July - 9.55 am Chef Mickey's
18 July - 12.30 pm San Angel Inn Epcot
19 July - 6.35 pm Chef Mickey's
20 July - 10.05 am Donald's Breakfastosaurus Tusker House
22 July - 6.55 pm Mickey's Backyard BBQ

Don't think we'll book anything else as even this is a bit too planned for us - we like to be a bit more spontaneous but are on the dining plan so felt we'd better get some stuff booked!!

Right off to have a look back a bit for a catch up!

7 weeks and 2 days - woo hoo!!!

mo x

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

Right - about time I actually got round to posting my ADRs

12 July - 9.30 Crystal Palace
13 July - 12.25 pm Hollywood and Vine
14 July - 5.45 pm Saana
15 July - 6.30 pm Nine Dragons Epcot
16 July - 9.55 am Chef Mickey's
18 July - 12.30 pm San Angel Inn Epcot
19 July - 6.35 pm Chef Mickey's
20 July - 10.05 am Donald's Breakfastosaurus Tusker House
22 July - 6.55 pm Mickey's Backyard BBQ

Don't think we'll book anything else as even this is a bit too planned for us - we like to be a bit more spontaneous but are on the dining plan so felt we'd better get some stuff booked!!

Right off to have a look back a bit for a catch up!

7 weeks and 2 days - woo hoo!!!

mo x

I added your ADRs to the list on the top of page 7!