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

[bangzoom6877]

OK so now it's happening...that pre-vacation combo of excitement and nerves, It's finally setting in now with me...

Despite everything we have done (bought everything, cleaned the house, etc.), I still feel stress and anxiety over what will need to be done on Tuesday and Wednesday. Now my stomach is feeling the stress too...I have IBS and now it is bothering me. We're leaving in half an hour to go to my sister's for her fiance's birthday BBQ. I have been better in the last hour or so, but still...I hate having these IBS attacks. Very annoying and I always get anxiety over stomach aches because I have a fear of throwing up too.

OK, now that everyone probably officially thinks I am a complete nut...I will focus more on the positive...in a week at this time we should be in Palm Coast, Florida! And in a week from tomorrow we will be meeting up with the rest of the family in Boca Raton to visit our loved ones!! OK, I am going to try and focus on all the good things now instead of the stressful ones. Problem is...even when my mind feels calm, my stomach still feels it.

 

[kaileighbug]

5 min till vacation offically starts

17 hrs 24 min till we are on the plane and headed to our happy place.

 

[SRUAlmn]

LOVE IT!!

I just ordered baggalini messenger bags (green of course). I'd love to hear some opinions from each of you about messenger bags. Do you use them? This is the post from my PTR where I have pics of the bags I ordered.

Baggallini lime green and leaf green messenger bags

Thanks! I've never used a messenger bag in the parks, but those are cute! My problem is that I have a large chest (the strap would lay on top ) and large hips (the bag would be bouncing off it every time I took a step ) so I don't know if they'd work well for me. I usually take a mini backpack. Here's the one I bought at the Totes outlet for $10!!!

Met a really nice family at the park yesterday and the mom is a huge Disney person! We talked for 2 hours, love when that happens! Usually I just tell people we are going to Florida or Orlando for vacation to avoid all those, "again?!" comments!! I was LMAO because she brought it up first and kind of whispered, "we are big Disney people!"

This happened to me at Pier One. The lady talked to me for about 20 minutes and took me around the store to show me three things in the store that make her think of different things in the parks It's hard sometimes, though, because at first people don't realize how much you know and they start telling you all this stuff and you just politely nod and smile and inside you're like "I know that already."

I love your new suitcase. I should try TJ MAxx and see if they have anything over here.

Thanks! Check it out. I was just browsing out of desperation after not being able to find anything that wasn't 'plain.' I was so happy to find this one

I have boarding pass in hand!

This time tomorrow, I will (hopefully) have landed. I am so excited. Hoping the day flies by....

Yay for you!!!!!!

5 min till vacation offically starts

17 hrs 24 min till we are on the plane and headed to our happy place.

YAY for you too!!!!



Ok, I think I'm all caught up. Spent some time in the sun today trying to keep up my beach color I got last week so it won't fade before we leave

 

[mom2clr]

So to soften the mommy guilt I have, I took DD2 to the Disney store. She has no clue I will be gone, but I have never left her for more than an overnight so there's a lot of internal turmoil going on.

Who am I kidding? I know the minute I put her to bed tonight, the next 2 days belong to me!

 

[mdrob214]

We have a list-minute trip planned now (just booked yesterday morning!) for July 7-10, just DH and me. Will be at SSR July 7 and then BWV July 8 and 9, leaving on the 10th. Quick trip without kids. I HATE the heat and crowds, so it will be a more relaxed trip. We are using the remainder of our DVC points for the year and APs that expire in August. Will do dinner at California Grill one night, Hoop-Dee-Doo another night (a first for us!), a few must-do rides and then just whatever we feel like the rest of the time, enjoying the resorts! I've always wanted to stay at BW! Walk through the International Gateway for a Grand Marnier slush in France... yeah baby! Also want to check out Jellyrolls one night. Ya know, things we wouldn't necessarily get to do if the kids were with us.

sooooo excited!!! (The kids don't even know we're going and we don't plan on telling them... will have to hide pics!!)

Wow--that IS last minute! Have a fabulous time! Enjoy a slush for me--although I'll be getting my own in less than 48 hours

Received the last of our Disney mail today!!! Woohoo!

Thanks! I've never used a messenger bag in the parks, but those are cute! My problem is that I have a large chest (the strap would lay on top ) and large hips (the bag would be bouncing off it every time I took a step ) so I don't know if they'd work well for me.

I have all of the above and it works for me. I have read others that don't like how it separates the 'girls', though.



Well, the dogs are at the kennel, the cat-sitter has the key and we are basically all packed! Just need to put the toiletries in and we are done. I have to make some dinner and vacuum and DH and DS are doing the yard tonight. Going to bed at 9, I hope.

Anyone want me to check on anything while there? I won't make promises but will do my best. DD is bringing her netbook, but I don't know if I'll use it or not. For sure I can post pics or information when I get home.

 

[DCLbrideSept2009]

Our ADR's:

Wednesday July 7 9:55 p.m. 'Ohana (although might cancel this and go to Margaritaville instead)

Thursday July 8 5:30 p.m. California Grill

Friday July 9 7:15 Hoop Dee Doo

Saturday July 10 10:50 a.m. 'Ohana

Thinking about going to Jellyrolls maybe Thursday night. We'll be staying at BWV Thursday and Friday night. (SSR Wednesday night).

 

[disneydreamingdebby]

For those of you with the lines app or something similar, have you noticed that the est waits based on people's entries are not long at all? This gives me hope that the parks aren't ridiculously crowded.

MK Current Wait Time Estimates
ClosedAriel's Grotto
29 min.Astro Orbiter
21 min.Barnstormer
21 min.Big Thunder Mountain
FASTPASS: 10:25pm 29 min.Buzz Lightyear
FASTPASS: 8:50pm 5 min.Carousel of Progress
Celebrate Parade
8 min.Cinderella's Carrousel
7 min.Country Bear Jamboree
0 min.Donald's Boat
29 min.Dumbo
7 min.Enchanted Tiki Room
11 min.Hall of Presidents
12 min.Haunted Mansion
12 min.It's a Small World
21 min.Jungle Cruise
FASTPASS: 7:20pm 7 min.Laugh Floor
8 min.Liberty Belle Riverboat
12 min.Mad Tea Party
12 min.Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Main St. Electrical Parade
0 min.Mickey's Country House
10 min.Mickey's PhilharMagic
FASTPASS: 7:20pm 0 min.Minnie's Country House
41 min.Peter Pan's Flight
FASTPASS: 11:20pm 0 min.Pirates of the Caribbean
ClosedPooh's Playful Spot
6 min.Railroad Frontierland
6 min.Railroad Main Street
6 min.Railroad Toontown
21 min.Snow White
66 min.Space Mountain
FASTPASS: Gone SpectroMagic
33 min.Splash Mountain
FASTPASS: 8:05pm 9 min.Stitch's Great Escape
FASTPASS: 7:20pm Summer Nightastic!
0 min.Swiss Family Treehouse
5 min.Tom Sawyer Island
29 min.Tomorrowland Speedway
0 min.Tomorrowland Transit
49 min.Toontown Hall Fairies
29 min.Toontown Hall Princesses
33 min.Winnie the Pooh
FASTPASS: 7:20pm

Epcot
July 2, 2010 at 6:49pm EDT
Current Wait Time Estimates
14 min.American Adventure
8 min.Captain EO
6 min.Circle of Life
13 min.Ellen's Energy Adventure
21 min.Epcot Character Spot
10 min.Gran Fiesta Tour
IllumiNations
9 min.Impressions de France
0 min.Innoventions
4 min.Journey into Imagination
4 min.Living with the Land
FASTPASS: Gone 16 min.Maelstrom
FASTPASS: 7:30pm 12 min.Mission: Space Green
FASTPASS: 7:59pm 25 min.Mission: Space Orange
FASTPASS: 8:00pm 9 min.O Canada!
7 min.Reflections of China
4 min.Seas with Nemo
61 min.Soarin'
FASTPASS: Gone 4 min.Spaceship Earth
12 min.Sum of All Thrills
78 min.Test Track
FASTPASS: Gone
Single Rider: 25 min.
8 min.Turtle Talk with Crush

Disney's Hollywood Studios
July 2, 2010 at 6:50pm EDT
Current Wait Time Estimates
American Idol Experience
5 min.Backlot Tour
Beauty and the Beast
Block Party Bash
Fantasmic!
12 min.Great Movie Ride
0 min.Honey, I Shrunk The Kids
Indiana Jones Stunt
15 min.Journey to Narnia
Lights! Motors! Action!
7 min.Little Mermaid Voyage
5 min.Magic of Disney Anim.
8 min.MuppetVision 3-D
7 min.One Man's Dream
Playhouse Disney
49 min.Rock 'n' Roller Coaster
FASTPASS: Gone Single Rider: 21 min.
4 min.Star Tours
FASTPASS: 7:55pm 37 min.Tower of Terror
FASTPASS: 8:05pm 78 min.Toy Story Mania!
FASTPASS: Gone

 

[disneydreamingdebby]

Thanks! I've never used a messenger bag in the parks, but those are cute! My problem is that I have a large chest (the strap would lay on top ) and large hips (the bag would be bouncing off it every time I took a step ) so I don't know if they'd work well for me. I usually take a mini backpack. Here's the one I bought at the Totes outlet for $10!!!

This backpack reminds me of my VB. It looks like it is slightly smaller. I too have a large chest which is why I am not thrilled about bandolier style... I am hoping that I can lay it above and on laughing and not have it bother me.

It is worth a shot with free shipping and free returns. I just wish baggalinni had the same bag in backpack!

 

[916chipndale]

we still have 17 days untill our trip. but we begin the drive in 16 days. soon were going to be going to bjs and buying the snacks for the ride down and packing.i cant wait.

 

[kappa09]

Just checked in online!

Does anyone know why they ask for your address? I have recently moved and my license does not yet reflect my new address. Is this going to be a problem?

 

[disneydreamingdebby]

we still have 17 days untill our trip. but we begin the drive in 16 days. soon were going to be going to bjs and buying the snacks for the ride down and packing.i cant wait.

If you have the coupon book, they have water coupons buy two get $4 off and buy two get a free case of flavored water. I think it was Poland Springs. The cases were 3.59 each and the flavored was 7.99. We paid 2.18 for three cases of water total.

 

[anjalee6]

well everything went well with my Grandmom's funeral today. It was a nice day and the service was nice as well. Now, the hard part begins...getting ready and packing for Disney. We all just need to get away for a little while and we NEED this trip. We don't leave until the 18th to drive to FL, but I think I am going to have to start getting things together when I get back home tomorrow. And of course I am looking forward to taking the LOs to see fire work on Sunday (if they make it to stay awake that long).

 

[RWilcox91]

My DW has informed me that we are now checked in. And in less than four hours it will be time for the single digit dance.

 

[SRUAlmn]

Anyone want me to check on anything while there? I won't make promises but will do my best. DD is bringing her netbook, but I don't know if I'll use it or not. For sure I can post pics or information when I get home.

Yes please Could you please take pics if there are still any facade/tarps up around Main St. The last poster on this thread
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2394175&page=49 (post #728)
posted that there were still a LOT up as of a week ago. I was kind of wishing their goal for getting them down was the 4th since they've been up since mid-April!! Thanks


Today's tasks completed for me:
Mousekeeping envelopes printed and decorated
Packing list organized and printed (I actually made an excel spreadsheet and sorted different sections with items listed depending on which bag they were getting packed in. DH just and )

 

[Dynamite626]

Two weeks and about 12 hours and we will be on our way to see the Mouse! DH still wants to fly, but I like to stay close to the ground. Promised him we would stop at a nice hotel on the way down to take a break. It's only a 9 1/2 hour drive! But he doesn't drive for a living like I do so... Just can't see spending another $700 to fly when we are so close. Plus I'm chicken.

Started to get the, everythings planned, trips almost here and will soon be over blues. Is it contagous or what? Most find something elso to plan. DH says this is our last trip to DW. Yea, Right!

 

[SRUAlmn]

Two weeks and about 12 hours and we will be on our way to see the Mouse! DH still wants to fly, but I like to stay close to the ground. Promised him we would stop at a nice hotel on the way down to take a break. It's only a 9 1/2 hour drive! But he doesn't drive for a living like I do so... Just can't see spending another $700 to fly when we are so close. Plus I'm chicken.

Same here, only I think we're leaving a little earlier than you. It takes us about 6.5-7 hours depending on how much we stop. Maybe we'll see you on the road

 

[edk35]

For those of you with the lines app or something similar, have you noticed that the est waits based on people's entries are not long at all? This gives me hope that the parks aren't ridiculously crowded.

MK Current Wait Time Estimates
ClosedAriel's Grotto
29 min.Astro Orbiter
21 min.Barnstormer
21 min.Big Thunder Mountain
FASTPASS: 10:25pm 29 min.Buzz Lightyear
FASTPASS: 8:50pm 5 min.Carousel of Progress
Celebrate Parade
8 min.Cinderella's Carrousel
7 min.Country Bear Jamboree
0 min.Donald's Boat
29 min.Dumbo
7 min.Enchanted Tiki Room
11 min.Hall of Presidents
12 min.Haunted Mansion
12 min.It's a Small World
21 min.Jungle Cruise
FASTPASS: 7:20pm 7 min.Laugh Floor
8 min.Liberty Belle Riverboat
12 min.Mad Tea Party
12 min.Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Main St. Electrical Parade
0 min.Mickey's Country House
10 min.Mickey's PhilharMagic
FASTPASS: 7:20pm 0 min.Minnie's Country House
41 min.Peter Pan's Flight
FASTPASS: 11:20pm 0 min.Pirates of the Caribbean
ClosedPooh's Playful Spot
6 min.Railroad Frontierland
6 min.Railroad Main Street
6 min.Railroad Toontown
21 min.Snow White
66 min.Space Mountain
FASTPASS: Gone SpectroMagic
33 min.Splash Mountain
FASTPASS: 8:05pm 9 min.Stitch's Great Escape
FASTPASS: 7:20pm Summer Nightastic!
0 min.Swiss Family Treehouse
5 min.Tom Sawyer Island
29 min.Tomorrowland Speedway
0 min.Tomorrowland Transit
49 min.Toontown Hall Fairies
29 min.Toontown Hall Princesses
33 min.Winnie the Pooh
FASTPASS: 7:20pm

Epcot
July 2, 2010 at 6:49pm EDT
Current Wait Time Estimates
14 min.American Adventure
8 min.Captain EO
6 min.Circle of Life
13 min.Ellen's Energy Adventure
21 min.Epcot Character Spot
10 min.Gran Fiesta Tour
IllumiNations
9 min.Impressions de France
0 min.Innoventions
4 min.Journey into Imagination
4 min.Living with the Land
FASTPASS: Gone 16 min.Maelstrom
FASTPASS: 7:30pm 12 min.Mission: Space Green
FASTPASS: 7:59pm 25 min.Mission: Space Orange
FASTPASS: 8:00pm 9 min.O Canada!
7 min.Reflections of China
4 min.Seas with Nemo
61 min.Soarin'
FASTPASS: Gone 4 min.Spaceship Earth
12 min.Sum of All Thrills
78 min.Test Track
FASTPASS: Gone
Single Rider: 25 min.
8 min.Turtle Talk with Crush

Disney's Hollywood Studios
July 2, 2010 at 6:50pm EDT
Current Wait Time Estimates
American Idol Experience
5 min.Backlot Tour
Beauty and the Beast
Block Party Bash
Fantasmic!
12 min.Great Movie Ride
0 min.Honey, I Shrunk The Kids
Indiana Jones Stunt
15 min.Journey to Narnia
Lights! Motors! Action!
7 min.Little Mermaid Voyage
5 min.Magic of Disney Anim.
8 min.MuppetVision 3-D
7 min.One Man's Dream
Playhouse Disney
49 min.Rock 'n' Roller Coaster
FASTPASS: Gone Single Rider: 21 min.
4 min.Star Tours
FASTPASS: 7:55pm 37 min.Tower of Terror
FASTPASS: 8:05pm 78 min.Toy Story Mania!
FASTPASS: Gone

Is this the Verizon thingie??? I am going to get that when we get there. So what have you posted here..... because usually ride wait times have 5 min, 10, 15 min. these seem really precise. Please explain.

 

[guarn3md]

Hey everyone! Checking in from Florida...laying in bed in our hotel in Ft. Lauderdale. If you ever get the chance to go to Ft. Lauderde I highly recommend The Lago Mar Resort! It is beautiful! Anyway...I had to update - DS competed in forms today at Nationals and he came in 2nd Place!!! He had to compete his form 6 times - There were 23 kids in his division! He only lost to the gold medal winner! I am so proud of him! Tomorrow he competes in point sparring. Then bright and early Sunday we are on our way to WDW!

 

[mdrob214]

Yes please Could you please take pics if there are still any facade/tarps up around Main St. The last poster on this thread
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2394175&page=49 (post #728)
posted that there were still a LOT up as of a week ago. I was kind of wishing their goal for getting them down was the 4th since they've been up since mid-April!! Thanks


Today's tasks completed for me:
Mousekeeping envelopes printed and decorated
Packing list organized and printed (I actually made an excel spreadsheet and sorted different sections with items listed depending on which bag they were getting packed in. DH just and )

I will try my best to remember!

 

[anjalee6]

Hey everyone! Checking in from Florida...laying in bed in our hotel in Ft. Lauderdale. If you ever get the chance to go to Ft. Lauderde I highly recommend The Lago Mar Resort! It is beautiful! Anyway...I had to update - DS competed in forms today at Nationals and he came in 2nd Place!!! He had to compete his form 6 times - There were 23 kids in his division! He only lost to the gold medal winner! I am so proud of him! Tomorrow he competes in point sparring. Then bright and early Sunday we are on our way to WDW!

Congrats to your son!