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

[tinkerbell60]

Thank you. It does get a little easier every year, however, when those milestone years come up, it can be pretty bad.

We decided to go with Coronado Springs. Maybe next time, we'll go with a deluxe.

We also made one ADR. Sat 7/24 5:05PM at 50's Prime Time. The 24th is the anniversary of the stillbirth and that is DH's favorite place to eat, plus HS is one of his 2 favorite parks.

Still have a lot of planning to do, but it will keep my mind occupied.

I added your resort to the list on page 150, happy planning!

 

[disneydreamingdebby]

I just downloaded an app (Lines by touring plans.com). I use an itouch not an iphone so I don't have internet access all the time. I've read that the lobbies of the resorts have wifi. Does anyone know if this is true?

I realized that if I have access to this program, I can check to see if Soarin still has fastpasses before we leave dinner at the Poly.

 

[bangzoom6877]

I love Turbo Jam and ChaLEAN Extreme. Chalene Johnson has a new program coming out on 6/18 called Turbo Fire and I can't wait for it.

I saw the online preview for that program...I think it was on You Tube. It looks amazingly awesome!! But, I am just starting out again with the exercise after throwing my back out 2 weeks ago, so I am going back to good old cardio from Turbo Jam, low impact and taking it slowly. I'm not touching ChaLEAN Extreme until August because we get home from Florida on July 26th, then on the 30th we leave for Canada! We're visiting relatives up there, and that was the only time that everyone could make it, us from NY and them up there in Ottawa! So after that I will consider ChaLEAN Extreme again but I made a personal vow to never do another deadlift again! DH loves Chalean Extreme too, but he never does the deadlifts.

I will definitely look into Turbo Fire at the end of the summer though! It looks like a lot of fun!

 

[SRUAlmn]

Thanks for the shirt info, Nikki!!!

Also, I found a great way to pass the time for the next month. I just got the Verizon Mobile Magic App!! So fun!!!! I can't wait to use it in the parks

 

[tinkerbell60]

Thanks for the shirt info, Nikki!!!

Also, I found a great way to pass the time for the next month. I just got the Verizon Mobile Magic App!! So fun!!!! I can't wait to use it in the parks

I want to download that - how is it so far?

 

[SRUAlmn]

I want to download that - how is it so far?

Fun! You pick a park and you can see wait times for rides, FP return times, if there are any FPs available, where characters are meeting and what times, parade times, show times, etc... There are more things like maps, restroom locations, etc... that most of us 'Disney experts' wouldn't use as much, but the above things are cool! It also has all restaurants, menus for them, and then an automatic dialer for wdw-dine to make ressies.

When you're at home the wait times will only say
See Now (meaning no lines)
Moderate (short wait)
(something that means long wait, I can't remember what it was!)

The FP will either say available or not

When you get to the parks it will actually list FP return times and actual wait times for the rides

 

[disneywatcher]

Welcome! I have added you to the list on page 150.That is great your DH still wanted you to go with out him.

I think it is too! We -might- be getting a lot of extra money while I'm there with the girls and so were thinking about doing a "Just Us 2" Trip in August before school goes back in session!

 

[disneywatcher]

Nikki~ Those shirts ROCK!

 

[tinkerbell60]

Fun! You pick a park and you can see wait times for rides, FP return times, if there are any FPs available, where characters are meeting and what times, parade times, show times, etc... There are more things like maps, restroom locations, etc... that most of us 'Disney experts' wouldn't use as much, but the above things are cool! It also has all restaurants, menus for them, and then an automatic dialer for wdw-dine to make ressies.

When you're at home the wait times will only say
See Now (meaning no lines)
Moderate (short wait)
(something that means long wait, I can't remember what it was!)

The FP will either say available or not

When you get to the parks it will actually list FP return times and actual wait times for the rides

Thanks for the info - now that is the one from Verizon with a one time fee, and no data charges right?

I think it is too! We -might- be getting a lot of extra money while I'm there with the girls and so were thinking about doing a "Just Us 2" Trip in August before school goes back in session!

How fun!!!

 

[Nettaboo]

I have the Verizon app..but I need to get an extended battery because it drains my battery...

 

[OneBadApple]

I saw the online preview for that program...I think it was on You Tube. It looks amazingly awesome!! But, I am just starting out again with the exercise after throwing my back out 2 weeks ago, so I am going back to good old cardio from Turbo Jam, low impact and taking it slowly. I'm not touching ChaLEAN Extreme until August because we get home from Florida on July 26th, then on the 30th we leave for Canada! We're visiting relatives up there, and that was the only time that everyone could make it, us from NY and them up there in Ottawa! So after that I will consider ChaLEAN Extreme again but I made a personal vow to never do another deadlift again! DH loves Chalean Extreme too, but he never does the deadlifts.

I will definitely look into Turbo Fire at the end of the summer though! It looks like a lot of fun!

I pulled a hamstring from deadlifts because I was going down too far, so I now where you are coming from. My hamstring has not been the same since. Take it easy getting back into working out you don't want to re-injure your back.

What part of NY are you from? I live in Rochester.

A woman named Cassi makes them!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/onegreatthing

Thanks.

 

[tinkerbell60]

I have the Verizon app..but I need to get an extended battery because it drains my battery...

Well that doesn't sound good. Do you know anything about the data charges? We do not have data on on our phones currently, but I keep reading conflicting info as to whether or not it is necessary.

 

[Nettaboo]

Well that doesn't sound good. Do you know anything about the data charges? We do not have data on on our phones currently, but I keep reading conflicting info as to whether or not it is necessary.

I think it is my phone though because Facebook drains my phone as well... I don't know about the data usage.. I will ask my DH because he workds for Verizon Wireless..

 

[tinkerbell60]

I think it is my phone though because Facebook drains my phone as well... I don't know about the data usage.. I will ask my DH because he workds for Verizon Wireless..

Sounds like you must have data since you can access facebook. Any info would be great! I am sure others here might like to use the app if possible!

 

[SRUAlmn]

Thanks for the info - now that is the one from Verizon with a one time fee, and no data charges right?





How fun!!!

Yes, just the one time fee and no other charges. Here's a DIS thread we have about it
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2486809

 

[disneywatcher]

I wish that AP were open to T-Mobil users!

 

[Nettaboo]

Sounds like you must have data since you can access facebook. Any info would be great! I am sure others here might like to use the app if possible!

I am sorry I answered crazily! That answer was for my battery draining..I DO have data but I don't know if you use data using that APP..

 

[bangzoom6877]

I pulled a hamstring from deadlifts because I was going down too far, so I now where you are coming from. My hamstring has not been the same since. Take it easy getting back into working out you don't want to re-injure your back.

What part of NY are you from? I live in Rochester.

Yes, I think deadlifts are absolutely insane! I am taking it very easy to start so I don't hurt my back again. I'm kind of nervous but I'm sure that after I work out again for the first time I will feel much better!

I'm from Brooklyn, NY. About 7 hours or so from Rochester! DH went to SUNY Buffalo (University)!! I left NY for 4 years for college. I went to University of Maryland. Other than that I have always lived in Brooklyn!

 

[mdrob214]

Good thinking getting there early! Glad you made out so well!



That is the WORST! Once I forgot sunscreen for DH and had to buy a very overpriced small bottle in the resort gift shop. They really know how to get you!

Been there! We forgot our sunscreen in the room when we went to a waterpark once--$15 for a small bottle, I think!

My shirts are done!!!

I ordered 2 tie dyed shirts from someone a DISer recommended and she just sent me a picture of them!! I am so excited to wear that red, white and blue one on the 4th!!!

The shirts came out great! Now I'm wishing I had my Mickey placed down low like that. We opted for the ones that were right on the chest. Can't wait to get mine.

Those shirts are TOO CUTE!! Did you say someone on the DIS made them, or someone on the DIS recommended someone who could make them? I'd love to do one too


Ok, I need some opinions, again I gave up on moving to Beach Club or Poly....I don't want DH to be uncomfortable financially and AKL should be great! So we talked today and here's what we're debating. Adding another night would be the exact equivalent to moving from savanna view to pool view. Soooo.....what would you do?

Savanna view for 5 nights
Pool view for 6 nights

Adding the extra night would mean one more chance for MK PM EMH which are our favorite! But the savanna view.....?

??? ???

I loved Savannah view, but if it meant an extra night, I'd take pool view. it's a beautiful pool area, and there are lots of places around the resort for animal viewing.

A woman named Cassi makes them!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/onegreatthing

She's great!

I just downloaded an app (Lines by touring plans.com). I use an itouch not an iphone so I don't have internet access all the time. I've read that the lobbies of the resorts have wifi. Does anyone know if this is true?

I realized that if I have access to this program, I can check to see if Soarin still has fastpasses before we leave dinner at the Poly.

I have the Lines app, too. I don't think that there's wi-fi anywhere, except possibly in the convention resorts. Although we didn't find any in the CR last summer, either.... Do you have a smartphone? I have an android (HTC Hero) and downloaded an app call EasyTether. It lets you use your smartphone with data to allow your iTouch to connect to the internet. I haven't actually used it myself, yet, so I don't know how easy it is to use.

 

[PopArtGal]

Well I did it (My interview). I'm supposed to hear from them by the end of the week.

Not that confident in getting it. I think he was surprised by how young I look. I have a lot of experience for someone my age. We'll see.