OFFICIAL October 2009 thread - LET US KNOW YOUR PTR LINK!

[SnowWhite33]

I'm finally able to do the 30 day dance. Finally decided to do MNSSHP on Oct 27. Wasn't going to do MNSSHP cause I've never been a Halloween type of person. Never cared for it as a kid, don't care for it as an adult. But after reading and seeing picture about it I want to go. And I figure I might not go back to WDW during this time of year so might has well do it. My co-workers think I'm nuts cause I'm looking at menus and talking about what sounds good and the places I'm eating at and knowing what I would like to eat there. They keep on saying it's too far from now to think about it. By the way this is my first time going to WDW. I am soooooooo glad I came across Dis or I would have not know almost everything I need to do for this trip. Didn't know I would need to make ADRs at the 90 day mark to get into places I want to eat or I wouldn't have know about F! package. So I would like to thank everyone.

You will LOVE MNSSHP! Congrats are your first trip You are going to love it.

And those co-workers are just not understanding it, which is just one more reason the Dis is so great-WE GET IT!!!

Anytime I hear someone say that they went to Disney and didn't care for it I always know that they went without a plan. And keep on digging and searching around here, I've been every year at least once since 2001 and still learn stuff from here all the time.

 

[jaydoe]

I'm finally able to do the 30 day dance. Finally decided to do MNSSHP on Oct 27. Wasn't going to do MNSSHP cause I've never been a Halloween type of person. Never cared for it as a kid, don't care for it as an adult. But after reading and seeing picture about it I want to go. And I figure I might not go back to WDW during this time of year so might has well do it. My co-workers think I'm nuts cause I'm looking at menus and talking about what sounds good and the places I'm eating at and knowing what I would like to eat there. They keep on saying it's too far from now to think about it. By the way this is my first time going to WDW. I am soooooooo glad I came across Dis or I would have not know almost everything I need to do for this trip. Didn't know I would need to make ADRs at the 90 day mark to get into places I want to eat or I wouldn't have know about F! package. So I would like to thank everyone.

This website has given me soooo much information. This is only my
3rd trip to WDW, but I have learned so much here. And I do think you have to go with a plan. I hope you have a wonderful time.

And my co-workers are the exact opposite of yours. My co-workers all love the food thing. They totally get why I did ADR's 90 days before my vacation. They didn't bat an eye when they saw me looking at a menu on-line. Of course, my co-workers are Disney lovers too....so that could be the difference!!

 

[DisneyObsessive]

so on this thread: http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2291655

someone posted the UK version of the official site and sure enough they extended park hours for HS on the 15th from 7:30 to 9pm!

I'm so thrilled, now we can really rest when we check in that morning and head into HS later and have 2 shows we can attempt to catch!

 

[lacy1101]

According to the UK site and the travel agent link, they have extended hours at DHS on Friday, October 2nd, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and added Fantasmic at 8:00 p.m. I am actually trying to avoid DHS on dates when Fantasmic is shown, but cannot really change our plans for this date (its our arrival date and the kids have specifically requested spending the evening at DHS). I'm hopeful that, while the crowds might be up during the afternoon, that by 6-6:30 p.m. the majority of people will be lined up for Fantasmic and we'll see shorter waits by that time. Any thoughts?

 

[lacy1101]

DS 16 injured himself during his 2nd football game last week so he is out the rest of the season = now I can get him in for a haircut in the evenings since no more practice for him! We met with his orthopaedic surgeon yesterday and it looks like he is heading back to the operating room after we get back. Need to squeeze in an MRI between now and next Thursday to confirm. Uggh!!!

I am so sorry to hear about your son! From your post, it sounds like he has been injured before. Is it a knee injury? My nephew broke his femur a couple of weeks ago during his first basketball practice and is also out for the season.

How is this going to affect him on your trip?

 

[Swimmergirl]

According to the UK site and the travel agent link, they have extended hours at DHS on Friday, October 2nd, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and added Fantasmic at 8:00 p.m. I am actually trying to avoid DHS on dates when Fantasmic is shown, but cannot really change our plans for this date (its our arrival date and the kids have specifically requested spending the evening at DHS). I'm hopeful that, while the crowds might be up during the afternoon, that by 6-6:30 p.m. the majority of people will be lined up for Fantasmic and we'll see shorter waits by that time. Any thoughts?

We're planning on skipping DHS on Fantasmic days too, and I'm a bit nervous they made add some to the days we're planning on going. From what I've read it seems like DHS will be crazy busy on Fantasmic days, pretty much all day. Hopefully you'll get a little reprive when the first show starts though.

 

[tkitty]

9days! I can't believe that some of us Oct. travelers are hitting our single digit days!!!
I think I have most of what I need. we went looking for a swimsuit for a toddler today, and even in Arizona, they are impossible to find. My DD had bought a new one at the Disney store a few weeks ago, but bought it too large. I'm sure we'll fiure something out. Can you say "skinny-dip?"

 

[mattoxtr]

We leave in 9 days and in WDW in 10

 

[lilmissie]

I am in a stroller swap that had someone back out last minute. we have a double stroller that is available from October 3rd-17th. Would anyone be interested in any of those dates?

Here is the link to the swap: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2128717

Please PM me if your interested. Without filling this gap we may have to close the swap (which means I don't get it)

 

[eeyoregon]

I am so sorry to hear about your son! From your post, it sounds like he has been injured before. Is it a knee injury? My nephew broke his femur a couple of weeks ago during his first basketball practice and is also out for the season.

How is this going to affect him on your trip?

It's a shoulder injury that he had surgery on last spring. Sucks! He has his MRI and Cat Scan next Wednesday so we will know for sure if he has to have surgery again.

As far as the trip: we are going to be quite the pair! I am still on a 10 lb lifting restriction and now he can't lift with his right hand/arm. Poor DS 13 is going to be our pack mule for all the luggage.

He won't be able to swim but we are still going to visit Blizzard Beach.

We are packing his brace to wear at night, to keep it stationary, so it won't dislocate in his sleep again.

MNSSHP: I bought tickets for October 6!! My boys are almost 14 and 17 and this might be one of our last trips to the World for a while and the only time we will be their during Halloween time. We will have fun.

9 DAYS!

 

[poohbear8]

Time keeps ticking away. I made 2 shirts today for DD. I bought her a new shirt and told her I found it from last year's trip. She was willing to try it on, of course, it was too small. I am having hard time finding clothes that fit this child!

DH remembered yesterday that his sister is coming to visit this weekend. So I just lost Friday for planning. Now I have to clean the house.

It's getting closer, so I guess I shouldn't complain too much.

 

[tkitty]

I am in a stroller swap that had someone back out last minute. we have a double stroller that is available from October 3rd-17th. Would anyone be interested in any of those dates?

Here is the link to the swap: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2128717

Please PM me if your interested. Without filling this gap we may have to close the swap (which means I don't get it)

Hi! I just saw this on the budget board and PMed that poster. Hope we can make it work! Oct 3rd to Oct 9. Thanks... I'll PM you too.

 

[ammeador2]

Online check in? Has anyone that is renting or using DVC points been able to check in online? It keeps telling me to come back later! Very frustrating!

I am finally in single digits..only 9 more days!

 

[Mommy2Jameson]

Just wanted to say how excited I am as well! Just got ALL Our paperwork and ME tags in the mail today! We will be there the 20-27th! Maybe we'll run into some of you!

 

[Tweevil]

I got my Mickey Mail today - and all of my good stuff.
I am now really going! I will try the online check in tonight and start packing tomorrow.

 

[KimRaye]

Several of you at 9 days today!! I'll follow you by 1 day!

 

[Disneysnel]

Online check in? Has anyone that is renting or using DVC points been able to check in online? It keeps telling me to come back later! Very frustrating!

I am finally in single digits..only 9 more days!

I was able to check in on line just a few minutes ago - did you go to the DVC check in? Here: MyDisneyReservation.com/DVC

Hope that helps!

 

[nonnasally]

Well that's too bad your son got injured. As for haircuts, why not get them done at the Disney Barber Shop on Mainstreet? My DD1 will be getting her first haircut there in a few weeks just like my DD5 did. It was so adorable how they play up to the fact that it's the child's first haircut even giving them mickey ears that say 1st haircut

I am also sorry to hear of your son's injury. Hopefully, he will be comfortable enough while in Disney. Have a safe journey and relax.
My DH was injured yesterday at work and was sent for x-rays. Found a fracture in his back. He needs to go to another doctor tomorrow. Our surprise 60th birthday trip for he and 6year old DGD is in four weeks, I paid in full and for the first time ever did not buy travel insurance. Need some major prayers from all my DISer friends. I am so beside myself I am finding it hard to type this. Need some major pixie dust to pull this one off! Thanks to all for listening!

 

[KimRaye]

Need some major pixie dust to pull this one off! Thanks to all for listening!

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[lilmissie]

I am in a stroller swap that had someone back out last minute. we have a double stroller that is available from October 3rd-17th. Would anyone be interested in any of those dates?

Here is the link to the swap: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2128717

Please PM me if your interested. Without filling this gap we may have to close the swap (which means I don't get it)

We have been able to fill the need! Thanks to everyone who responded!!