Ohhhh boy~ here we go again! Anderson/VanDamme Vegas/California road trip vacation!

[reyasmommy]

Day 3 continued ........


** This is the EXACT schedule that RideMax provided me with, which will of course be subject to change. Also just an FYI all these pictures were found on google**

10:15 am~ Big Thunder Mountain Raidroad **6 min wait**

Send runner to get Splash Mountain Fast Passes

10:29 am ~ POTC **5 min wait**

10:56 am ~ Casy Jr. Circus Train ** 9 min wait **

11:10 am ~ Mr. Toads Wild ride **4 min wait**

Send a runner for Indy Fast Passes

11:40 am ~ Pinocchios Daring Journey **4 min wait**

11:57 am ~ Use FP's for Splash Mountain

12:17 pm ~ Winnie the Pooh **10 min wait**

Send runner to get Space Mountain Fast Passes

12:54 pm ~ Jungle Cruise **10 min wait**

1:12 pm ~ Use Fast Pass for Indy

Send runner to get Buzz Lightyear fast passes

We have PS for Blue Bayou at 2:00, so we'll just relax and have some downtime for lunch and whatever we choose for about 1 1/2 hours.

Day 3 to be continued ............

 

[travelmel]

though I am a ride max fan (used it the last two trips) I have my doubts about those FL time estimates... they seem like pretty short wait times for that late in the morning? Anybody else think so?

 

[reyasmommy]

though I am a ride max fan (used it the last two trips) I have my doubts about those FL time estimates... they seem like pretty short wait times for that late in the morning? Anybody else think so?

Yeah, I think you're probably right. I'm just going to go with it for now, then when it gets closer to time redo it, to see if it gives me more realistic times. Knowing my family I probably just wasted $15.00 on it, because the chances of them actually sticking to a schedule is slim to none. If it was just my DD,DH and I it wouldn't be a problem.

 

[reyasmommy]

3:10pm: Honey I shrunk the audience **12 min wait**

3:52pm: Use our Space Mountain FP'S

Send a runner for Roger Robbit FP's

4:28pm: Use our Buzz Lightyear FP's

4:48pm: Mickeys House

5:05pm: Minnies House

5:30pm: Roger Rabbit use FP

6:00pm: Find Seats for the Parade ((eat some yummy snacks and people watch while waiting))

7:00pm: Parade

After parade we'll head out of the park. Not sure if we'll eat something back at the hotel or stop somewhere in DTD. I'm assuming it might be really crowded due to the park closing at 8:00?!?! If that's the case we'll head back to the hotel or go to Garden Walk.

Be back later with Day 4 ........ California Adventure

 

[travelmel]

sounds fun! I disagree about the wasted $15. I think with the way Dis'ers like to plan, it is $15 well spent on PLAYING AROUND with the ulitmate Disney planning toy! I so enjoyed playing with Ridemax... really got me excited and made things feel "impending" and real.

I love all the great pictures you post with your virtual PRE-Trip!

Melissa

 

[reyasmommy]

sounds fun! I disagree about the wasted $15. I think with the way Dis'ers like to plan, it is $15 well spent on PLAYING AROUND with the ulitmate Disney planning toy! I so enjoyed playing with Ridemax... really got me excited and made things feel "impending" and real.

I love all the great pictures you post with your virtual PRE-Trip!

Melissa

Thanks! I can't wait to post all the pictures I will take on the trip, I'm so excited to share with everyone.

I have to admit the Ridemax has been a fun little toy. It's been keeping me entertained, so for that reason alone it's worth the 15.00.

I got some upsetting news today. My SIL called to tell me that my DB might be quitting his job and finding a new one. In which case they wouldn't be able to go on the trip because he won't have any vacation time. She's really upset and bummed (as am I). I'm just hoping he'll come to his senses and try to hold off until after we get back from vacation. It just won't be the same without them. What really upsets me is that we worked around their schedule so we could all go at the same time. We originally weren't going to go until mid-october. OH WELL! I'll let you know how it pans out. Hopefully everything will go on as planned.

 

[mommaU4]

Thanks! I can't wait to post all the pictures I will take on the trip, I'm so excited to share with everyone.

I have to admit the Ridemax has been a fun little toy. It's been keeping me entertained, so for that reason alone it's worth the 15.00.

I got some upsetting news today. My SIL called to tell me that my DB might be quitting his job and finding a new one. In which case they wouldn't be able to go on the trip because he won't have any vacation time. She's really upset and bummed (as am I). I'm just hoping he'll come to his senses and try to hold off until after we get back from vacation. It just won't be the same without them. What really upsets me is that we worked around their schedule so we could all go at the same time. We originally weren't going to go until mid-october. OH WELL! I'll let you know how it pans out. Hopefully everything will go on as planned.

Oh no! That's not good. I hope they are able to go especially after you worked around their schedule. Just think if you hadn't you'd be going around the same time as us!! LOL

If he does end up with a new job, can he mention in the interview that he has a trip already planned? A friend of mine did that once. She just told them upfront that she had non-refundable trip plans and they were very understanding and worked it into her schedule.
I do hope it works out for everyone.


That Ridemax is interesting. I've never tried it. It seems really exact. I wonder if we'd be able to stick with it. LOL Does it work in times for snacking, potty breaks, shopping, etc?

 

[reyasmommy]

Oh no! That's not good. I hope they are able to go especially after you worked around their schedule. Just think if you hadn't you'd be going around the same time as us!! LOL

If he does end up with a new job, can he mention in the interview that he has a trip already planned? A friend of mine did that once. She just told them upfront that she had non-refundable trip plans and they were very understanding and worked it into her schedule.
I do hope it works out for everyone.


That Ridemax is interesting. I've never tried it. It seems really exact. I wonder if we'd be able to stick with it. LOL Does it work in times for snacking, potty breaks, shopping, etc?

You have to add it in there, but yes it does work around it. Just put in what times you want to take a break and for how long. It's pretty fun to play around with! It only cost $15.00 for 90days of use.

 

[mommaU4]

You have to add it in there, but yes it does work around it. Just put in what times you want to take a break and for how long. It's pretty fun to play around with! It only cost $15.00 for 90days of use.

Thanks! It looks interesting. I think I might just give it a try.

 

[reyasmommy]

More pictures from last california road trip .......

These were taken in SD, we ate at a really yummy mexican restaurant in Old Town. Wish I could remember the name it for our next visit.

 

[reyasmommy]

Hey MommaU4, I found some lovely Disney Halloween pictures for you to enjoy! .... I just realized that I will be able to enjoy 1 day of DL halloween fun while on my trip. ((September 26th)) YAY!!! I'll be sure to take lots of pictures for you. I hope this means I'll be able to try some of that yummy pumpkin fudge too.

 

[mommaU4]

Oooooooohhhhh!! I love the Halloween pics!!!

Thanks for posting those. I think that the pumpkin Mickey ears are so cute! I'm glad you'll be able to see some of the Halloween decorations. Can't wait to see the pics you take.

 

[travelmel]

I'm stoked that you will be getting into the fall spirit at DL!

That totally sucks about your DB...it's so hard to make plans with others. It's really hard not to be disappointed. I've learned to tell people where I'll be and when and if they show, they show.... Obviously that doesn't work out for a big vacation but we visit So Cal often and have lots of family there and even though we say we're coming they STILL can't get it together to do stuff with us SOMETIMES. But.. a lot of the time they do. It's still hard not to be disappointed.

I hope things work out for the best with his new job.. either way.

And at least you get to see the day 1 of the Halloween stuff!

MommaU4: Ridemax is really fun.

Melissa

P.S. quick question: I updated my TR but nobody is reading.. I think because I didn't "update" the title... does anybody know how to do that??

 

[reyasmommy]

ONLY 46 DAYS TO GO!!

September 24th- Day 4

6:45 am: Wake up

7:45 am: Pick up free continental breakfast/put in fridge for snacking later

8:15 am: Have breakfast at Cocos ((has anyone eaten here, is it good?))

9:15 am: Start walking over to front gates of CA

10:00 am: Opening!!

PLANS PER RIDEMAX

10:07am: Heimlichs Chew Chew train **5 min wait**

10:16am: Flik's Flyers **6 min wait**

10:26am: Princess Dot Puddle park
Let the kids play around for 15 mins or so

10:44am: It's tough to be a bug **9 min wait**

*******Have someone run to get FP's for ToT

11:15am: Animation
Explore for 45mins ((Is this enough time???))

12:13pm: ToT ~ Use FP's

******Send runner to get FP's for California Screamin



Day 4 to be continued ..................

 

[reyasmommy]

For anyone who "MIGHT" be intrested, I added a link to my SEPT 2007 WDW trip that I'm working on. ~~ Nobody seems to be reading it, so I'm not sure if I'll keep it going or not!?!?!

 

[MadiMouse]

Heyyyyy! I'm back. My grandmother is slowly leaving this world and I am having a hard time. But I have been reading your TR and I love all of your plans!

 

[reyasmommy]

Heyyyyy! I'm back. My grandmother is slowly leaving this world and I am having a hard time. But I have been reading your TR and I love all of your plans!

Oh sweetie, I'm so sorry to hear that... I was wondering where you were these last few days. Glad to have you back.

 

[MadiMouse]

Oh sweetie, I'm so sorry to hear that... I was wondering where you were these last few days. Glad to have you back.

Thank you!!!
I didn't forget about you. I was worried that you would think I abandoned your PTR! But I didn't!!!!

 

[travelmel]

I am also sorry to hear about your Grandma.... I was very close to mine.. I miss her to still.. ALOT.

Take care of yourself and yours.

 

[reyasmommy]

More pictures of our last Californai Road Trip ~~

**Reya pulling Grandpa's hair, while eating breakfast at our hotel