*****Official (??) June 2014 Thread -- Party Like It's Hot!*****

[alan_renfroe]

Hi Everyone!

I just discovered this thread and would love to join.
Name: Amy
Travel Dates (if known): June 20 - 28 (driving, so leaving the 19th)
Where Will You Be Staying?:Windsor Hills condo
Travel Party: Me (of course!) my DH, DD13 and DS10
Current Location: Wisconsin
Favorite Disney Character: Snow White or Daisy
Favorite Disney Movie: Monsters Inc.
How Many Trips?: 8
On-Site or Off?: some of each
What do you look forward to most on your next trip? I love the planning almost as much as the trip. We drive down and I always look forward to that time with the kids (it really is fun - honest As far as WDW goes, I love doing rope drop at MK on our first day and seeing the opening show.

Hi Amy! Glad to have you join us! We like to see the opening show at MK too! And hopefully by June we'll be heading straight to Seven Dwarfs Mine Train!

 

[alan_renfroe]

I guess I should officially join this thread too!

Name: Colleen

Travel Party: Me, DS: 10 (turning 11 while we are there), DD: 7, DD: 5....plus my cousin who lives there and joins us pretty much daily

Travel Dates: June 23 - July 2

Favorite Disney Character: Daisy

Favorite Disney Movie: It's gotta be Frozen...and Cinderella

How Many Trips?: 10 (1989 (June), 1996 x2 (both in March), 1998 (July), 2000 (DL - July), 2001 (December), 2011 (June), 2012 (July), 2013 x2 (March & May/June)

On-Site or Off?: On for all but the first 1996 trip.

Best Disney Story: Wow...best good or best worst? Ha! Last year, we went on a combine WDW/Cruise trip with 13 family members. We had everyone from age 4 to almost 84. We had the time of our lives! In 12 days, we had a trip to a walk-in clinic which resulted in a shot for my 4 year old, spent 3 days at MK, spent 1 day at Epcot and HS (including a ride on ToT with the 4 AND almost 84 year old), celebrated 2 birthdays (we had to leave the day of AK and the 3rd bday), endless ice cream cones, 2 girls made into princesses at BBB, 4 nights on the dream, and endless magic and memories!

Favorite Disney Picture: Can't post a pic, but it's that picture I take every time we are driving under the Disney World sign!

What do you look forward to most on your next trip? Besides just being there and enjoying WDW with my kids and cousin, I am looking forward to celebrating DS's 11th bday at Disney!

Hi Colleen! We're glad you're here! We just saw Frozen over the holidays and what a great movie it is!

 

[Meriweather]

I don't have air yet.....hoping it drops soon.

 

[wintershawl]

Thanks for the warm welcome.

I guess I missed the part where I was supposed to answer the questions. So I did that below. Looking forward to getting to "know" all of you!


Name: Amy C.

Travel Party: Me and DH.... if we end up with a foster child by then, that would be a lot of plan switching, but possibly an added person

Travel Dates: June 25 - July 4, POFQ

Favorite Disney Character: Eeyore

Favorite Disney Movie: Aladdin and Cinderella

How Many Trips?: (see signature)

On-Site or Off?: A mix... but always onsite with DH

Best Disney Story: (going for worst here...) First trip, I was 9. We drove down for Christmas. I had the flu then my brother got it. We spent Christmas day watching the parade on TV at the hotel! My parents saved for years for that trip.... kids ruin everything! But, I'll never forget that trip either. The first day we did go to the parks, we had winter coats, hats, and gloves. On the third day, it was 90 degrees. There were signs everywhere telling us that Jack Frost had killed the flowers. Probably the best trip ever!

Favorite Disney Picture: I'd have to look it up, and I don't have it on this computer. But, it is a photo of my husband and I taken by a photopass Photographer on the bridge by the castle at night. It is so beautiful, and it looks like a professional photo.

What do you look forward to most on your next trip? Seeing the new Fantasyland. It was just starting last time we were there.
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[morgan729]

Just jumping in too...

Name: Michele
Located: Austin, Texas
Dates: June 6 to 17
Party: me, DD's 16 and 12 at trip time, DS 10 at trip time, plus an undetermined number of Girl Scout families and relatives
Number of visits: 12 for me, kids: 9, 7, and 6
Staying on site, although reservations not complete yet
Favorite memory: DS's first full sentence, at age 3, on Small World " Mommy look, monkeys are drumming" ( DS and DD 12 both have autism)
And I'll add one-- biggest hope and source of anxiety--- how kids will adapt to FP+ and the new accommodation system

Outbound air purchased months ago; leaving return date open so far to see about squeezing in a few beach days

 

[PinkBudgie]

Still have to find airfare for us too. Any suggestions on an airline to use flying from the west coast? The last time I flew was before 911. And I haven't been back east since I was 14.

 

[brennicksmom]

Feel free to add or delete any information you'd like.

Name: Kathi
Travel Dates (if known): May 30-June 14
Where Will You Be Staying?:From May 30-June 7 we will be at Animal Kingdom, from June 7-June 14 we will be at Boardwalk. We are lucky enough to rent points from a friend of my husband. Both are new resorts to us, as we usually stay at POP. We are super excited about it!
Travel Party: Me, My husband Andy, my sons Brendan and Nick who will be 15 and 12
Current Location: Arnold, Mo (Near St. Louis)
Favorite Disney Character: Stitch and Pluto
Favorite Disney Movie: Lion King, Little Mermaid, Stitch
How Many Trips?: this will be our 10th trip
On-Site or Off?: always on-site
Best Disney Story: My sons were chosen to be the first down Summit Plummet one day at BB, only my oldest did it though
What do you look forward to most on your next trip? My son has been wanting to do the Disney College Program since he found out about it, almost 5 years ago. We are going to find out if we can go and find out more about it and see a dorm when we go this year.

Got a tip, trick, or question (trivia or otherwise)? Be sure to post it!

This year we are planning a Roller Coaster Challenge. We will try to ride all the coasters in one day. We are adding Test Track in on that day.
Here is the order we think we will try (On a Sunday) Expedition Everest, Rockin Roller Coaster, Tron Test Track, MK coasters.....Any advice on it??

 

[Mike Mouse]

This year we are planning a Roller Coaster Challenge. We will try to ride all the coasters in one day. We are adding Test Track in on that day.
Here is the order we think we will try (On a Sunday) Expedition Everest, Rockin Roller Coaster, Tron Test Track, MK coasters.....Any advice on it??

Thats awesome! Just dont do it on a fully empty or full stomach. I learned that the hard way at my local six flags yeats ago lol

 

[Loftin716]

I am canceling a BOG ADR for 6/22 @ 4pm if anyone is interested. I was able to snag a later time.

 

[mouseguy77]

Still have to find airfare for us too. Any suggestions on an airline to use flying from the west coast? The last time I flew was before 911. And I haven't been back east since I was 14.

I've had good luck with Southwest. It's a bit of a cattle car in the sky, but the prices are very reasonable. Also, more and more of their flights have free WiFi which really helps keep people occupied. They also have a much friendlier baggage policy than most other airlines.

If you haven't flown since pre-9/11, don't forget to check the TSA website (http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information) to see all of the current rules and regulations.

 

[PinkBudgie]

I've had good luck with Southwest. It's a bit of a cattle car in the sky, but the prices are very reasonable. Also, more and more of their flights have free WiFi which really helps keep people occupied. They also have a much friendlier baggage policy than most other airlines.

If you haven't flown since pre-9/11, don't forget to check the TSA website (http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information) to see all of the current rules and regulations.

Thank you. I was sort of leaning towards Southwest. And yes, I do need to catch up on current regulations. On top of that, I now need to fly with an epi pen.

 

[kellyinthewoods]

Hi - I would like to join too:

Name: Kelly
Travel Dates (if known): Jan 16-25
Where Will You Be Staying?: First night at All Star movie. Rest of nights at Animal Kingdom Lodge
Travel Party: Me, My mom, my daughter, my niece
Current Location: Pa
Favorite Disney Character: Minnie
Favorite Disney Movie: Frozen and Beauty and the Beast
How Many Trips?: this will be our 1st
On-Site or Off?: on-site
Best Disney Story: We are going to celebrate my 50th birthday - hope to leave with lots of stories.
What do you look forward to most on your next trip? Everything!!!!

Got a tip, trick, or question (trivia or otherwise)? Be sure to post it!

 

[wintershawl]

Just jumping in too...

Name: Michele
Located: Austin, Texas
Dates: June 6 to 17
Party: me, DD's 16 and 12 at trip time, DS 10 at trip time, plus an undetermined number of Girl Scout families and relatives
Number of visits: 12 for me, kids: 9, 7, and 6
Staying on site, although reservations not complete yet
Favorite memory: DS's first full sentence, at age 3, on Small World " Mommy look, monkeys are drumming" ( DS and DD 12 both have autism)
And I'll add one-- biggest hope and source of anxiety--- how kids will adapt to FP+ and the new accommodation system

Outbound air purchased months ago; leaving return date open so far to see about squeezing in a few beach days

Welcome!

Hi - I would like to join too:

Name: Kelly
Travel Dates (if known): Jan 16-25
Where Will You Be Staying?: First night at All Star movie. Rest of nights at Animal Kingdom Lodge
Travel Party: Me, My mom, my daughter, my niece
Current Location: Pa
Favorite Disney Character: Minnie
Favorite Disney Movie: Frozen and Beauty and the Beast
How Many Trips?: this will be our 1st
On-Site or Off?: on-site
Best Disney Story: We are going to celebrate my 50th birthday - hope to leave with lots of stories.
What do you look forward to most on your next trip? Everything!!!!

Got a tip, trick, or question (trivia or otherwise)? Be sure to post it!

Welcome! What part of PA? I'm in PA too.

 

[kellyinthewoods]

Outside of Reading. How about you?

 

[kellyinthewoods]

Welcome! Welcome! What part of PA? I'm in PA too.

Thank you! Outside of Reading. How about you?

 

[alan_renfroe]

Hi - I would like to join too:

Name: Kelly
Travel Dates (if known): Jan 16-25
Where Will You Be Staying?: First night at All Star movie. Rest of nights at Animal Kingdom Lodge
Travel Party: Me, My mom, my daughter, my niece
Current Location: Pa
Favorite Disney Character: Minnie
Favorite Disney Movie: Frozen and Beauty and the Beast
How Many Trips?: this will be our 1st
On-Site or Off?: on-site
Best Disney Story: We are going to celebrate my 50th birthday - hope to leave with lots of stories.
What do you look forward to most on your next trip? Everything!!!!

Got a tip, trick, or question (trivia or otherwise)? Be sure to post it!

Hi kellyinthewoods! glad to have you with us!

 

[wintershawl]

Thank you! Outside of Reading. How about you?

Close to Bloomsburg.

 

[Ero_FL]

I love the planning almost as much as the trip. We drive down and I always look forward to that time with the kids (it really is fun - honest

I believe you. I always loved car trips with my parents. Of course that usually meant I got time to sit and read for 2-3 days and no laundry/chores. Plus we ate out a lot. We hardly ever did at home.

 

[BigBlueWho]

Favorite Disney Character: Peter Pan, Mr. Incredible, Jack Sparrow

Favorite Disney Movie: PoTC, The incredibles, Peter Pan

How Many Trips?: 5 (this will be my 6th)

On-Site or Off?: On

What do you look forward to most on your next trip? Family time, Star Tours, Toy Story Mania

 

[katieam1]

Hi everyone! I will be going in June too! It will be myself, my husband and two girls (6 and 7). We will be at Bay lake Tower this trip. I am pregnant so we will be just doing a slow relaxing trip. Hope everyone has a great trip!