PART FIVE!! *December 2012 Roll Call* Holidays, FLE & MVMCP!! A very, merry thread!

[My2Qtz0205]

DH reminded me of something funny that happened in the middle of the night. When DD has nightmares, I sprinkle "pixie dust", I.e. silver glitter, in her bed to keep the bad dreams away. Last night she came into our room and stood on my side of the bed. DH nudged me, and DD said, "I need pixie dust!" DH says I sat straight up in bed, and said "I didn't bring that!" Then rolled back over. I think I must have thought we were already at Disney.

/Adds pixie dust to the packing list.

 

[tmbowers]

DH reminded me of something funny that happened in the middle of the night. When DD has nightmares, I sprinkle "pixie dust", I.e. silver glitter, in her bed to keep the bad dreams away. Last night she came into our room and stood on my side of the bed. DH nudged me, and DD said, "I need pixie dust!" DH says I sat straight up in bed, and said "I didn't bring that!" Then rolled back over. I think I must have thought we were already at Disney.

/Adds pixie dust to the packing list.

Love it!

Kathy, I booked directly through WDW this time. I used a TA last time and didn't like feeling like I had no control over plans, like constantly tinkering with my adr's! Guess, I will call in the morning.

 

[levenhopper]

I just tried the FastPass+ website with my confirmation number, and it worked! But, now I go back to the drawing board...

The FP+ trial is working the first two days of our trip, Dec 14 + 15, and will be active in MK and DHS. As of now, we're planning on being on DHS on the 15th, so that's fine. But we were planning on going to Epcot on the 14th. Is it worth swapping one of our MK days with the Epcot day, just to experience FP+?

Talking (typing) out loud: I could add park hoppers onto our reservation, and split our arrival day between MK and Epcot (as of now, I have FP+ for Peter Pan's Flight, Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade, Space Mountain, and Monsters Inc Laugh Floor, all between 1PM and 6PM).

Then, I could split my MK day on 12/18 between Epcot and MK. Right now, we have a full day in MK, plus MVMCP...with a 4:45PM ADR at 'Ohana. Instead, we could do Epcot in the AM, keep the 'Ohana dinner, then head to MK for MVMCP after.

Or, I could ignore the FP+ for the 14th, and just use it on the 15th while we're in DHS (I got Star Tours, TSM, and ToT, all before 1:20PM).

 

[Mom2Cody06]

I would say it is totally worth it for HS, but not sure about all the jumbling around for MK....

 

[1stvisit0909]

I would say it is totally worth it for HS, but not sure about all the jumbling around for MK....

I agree!

 

[PolyndianPrincessJes]

Welcome. We'll be across the lake at Pop! Can't wait to hear your thoughts on the Cars Suite, we are looking into them for our next trip.

My two year old is obsessed with Cars, especially Mater which is why we chose it. I'll definitely report back! I sure hope it's worth it!

I surprised DS with a Cars suite on our "just us" trip last month. The Radiator Springs courtyard is AWESOME!! He wanted to walk around it every time we went back to our room. So much fun!! We really enjoyed the entire resort!!

 

[QueenElinor]

Oh no! My dogs are some of the few things I love more than Disney, so I'm so sorry to hear about that! Poor pooch!! I hope she'll sail through it and be as good as new in no time.

Well, according to the vet, the surgery went well. Thanks for the kind words! Now she just needs to heal up so I won't have to worry about her while I'm at Disney.

I just got an email for Fastpass Plus!!!

Of course, the Hollywood Studios days aren't ones that work for me. I wonder if I wait if the later dates will be available...

I also got the email! The DHS day doesn't work for me, either. But I made the fastpasses really late so perhaps we can do them the night we get in. The MK day is perfect- I got fastpasses for things JUST at the right times I wanted them.

I just got one too. It doesn't really work for my Hollywood Studios day either but we may just do a little more park hopping! Last time we missed out on Toy Story Mania because the fast passes were gone so quickly so it will be nice to have one already reserved!

That's what I'm thinking. If nothing else, we'll be able to do Toy Story.

Question- There's no reason we won't be able to hold other FP along with these, is there? I doubt my entire family will want to see Enchanted Tales with Belle or The Little Mermaid.

 

[Tltorrez]

I just got an email for Fastpass Plus!!!

Of course, the Hollywood Studios days aren't ones that work for me. I wonder if I wait if the later dates will be available...

If you mean, they might add test dates, unlikely. And I know from the previous tests that slots filled up fast.

 

[Tltorrez]

Well, we decided to go to HS early on our first day and then head to MK (and MVMCP eventually). I cancelled our reservation at the Plaza Restaurant that day, made one for a little later AND a just-in-case one for the following all-day MK day. Ha! Here's what we got...

Hollywood Studios
Star Tours
Toy Story Mania
Tower of Terror - We might leave before this time rolls around.

Magic Kingdom
Jungle Cruise
Winnie the Pooh - I loathe this ride, but my partner loves it, so I'm glad we'll be able to just hop on and off instead of having to wait in line or waste a FP.
Enchanted Tales with Belle - So glad this was an option because I didn't want to wait around forever for this one.
Peter's Pan's Flight - This is one I like to go on once, but wouldn't want to use a FP on.

I would have loved to get a Fantastic! seating one (if they even do that), but none of the F! days were on days that worked for us.

Did they offer MSEP and Wishes this time around? Those are the ones I couldve really used.

 

[WedgieSock]

Good Morning friends!

I was super busy yesterday so I have a lot of catching up to do here so I'll get to that .....

I just tried the FastPass+ website with my confirmation number, and it worked! But, now I go back to the drawing board...

The FP+ trial is working the first two days of our trip, Dec 14 + 15, and will be active in MK and DHS. As of now, we're planning on being on DHS on the 15th, so that's fine. But we were planning on going to Epcot on the 14th. Is it worth swapping one of our MK days with the Epcot day, just to experience FP+?

Talking (typing) out loud: I could add park hoppers onto our reservation, and split our arrival day between MK and Epcot (as of now, I have FP+ for Peter Pan's Flight, Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade, Space Mountain, and Monsters Inc Laugh Floor, all between 1PM and 6PM).

Then, I could split my MK day on 12/18 between Epcot and MK. Right now, we have a full day in MK, plus MVMCP...with a 4:45PM ADR at 'Ohana. Instead, we could do Epcot in the AM, keep the 'Ohana dinner, then head to MK for MVMCP after.

Or, I could ignore the FP+ for the 14th, and just use it on the 15th while we're in DHS (I got Star Tours, TSM, and ToT, all before 1:20PM).

SUPER excited about some being tested for FP+ .... I have been stalking all news on this!!

Personally, I would change my MK days to be able to use the FP+ - for me, using it for the parades or fireworks is SO worth it, not having to pick a spot etc. Also Jordan, if you did swap days, I would re-consider using it on Laugh Floor, that attraction (I love it!!) and use it on something with long stand-by times ... what were your choices???

 

[ksromack]

I just tried the FastPass+ website with my confirmation number, and it worked! But, now I go back to the drawing board...

The FP+ trial is working the first two days of our trip, Dec 14 + 15, and will be active in MK and DHS. As of now, we're planning on being on DHS on the 15th, so that's fine. But we were planning on going to Epcot on the 14th. Is it worth swapping one of our MK days with the Epcot day, just to experience FP+?

Talking (typing) out loud: I could add park hoppers onto our reservation, and split our arrival day between MK and Epcot (as of now, I have FP+ for Peter Pan's Flight, Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade, Space Mountain, and Monsters Inc Laugh Floor, all between 1PM and 6PM).

Then, I could split my MK day on 12/18 between Epcot and MK. Right now, we have a full day in MK, plus MVMCP...with a 4:45PM ADR at 'Ohana. Instead, we could do Epcot in the AM, keep the 'Ohana dinner, then head to MK for MVMCP after.

Or, I could ignore the FP+ for the 14th, and just use it on the 15th while we're in DHS (I got Star Tours, TSM, and ToT, all before 1:20PM).

I would tend to probably change....but that's me! Monorail between Epcot and MK shouldn't be too terrible.

 

[Lcaemom]

Good Morning friends!

I was super busy yesterday so I have a lot of catching up to do here so I'll get to that .....



SUPER excited about some being tested for FP+ .... I have been stalking all news on this!!

Personally, I would change my MK days to be able to use the FP+ - for me, using it for the parades or fireworks is SO worth it, not having to pick a spot etc. Also Jordan, if you did swap days, I would re-consider using it on Laugh Floor, that attraction (I love it!!) and use it on something with long stand-by times ... what were your choices???

There is a parade/fireworks component to this?? That is a huge perk! Looking forward to hearing more about this, too. Although, changing itineraries at this late date, would provoke a little...ok, alot of anxiety!

 

[molitva]

Here's my holiday "baking"

Brought to you by Cadbury's and 2 day delivery

 

[ksromack]

can't get a photo to resize! Any idea how to shrink a photo that's linked form photobucket?

Go to photobucket and click on adjustments, I think. The resize tab is on the bottom row and is a square with a smaller square inside it. I usually shrink to 400x whatever the number adjusts to. Then you have to save it and copy the IMg code

 

[molitva]

Go to photobucket and click on adjustments, I think. The resize tab is on the bottom row and is a square with a smaller square inside it. I usually shrink to 400x whatever the number adjusts to. Then you have to save it and copy the IMg code

Thanks!! I got it smaller (too small) but I give up lol

 

[molitva]

Our DHS day is 12/17. We have an ADR for lunch at 12:45 at Sci-Fi.

I'm still undecided on what to do for dinner. It needs to be a counter service (DDP). I was leaning towards Min and Bill's but I'm afraid they will close too early for us to snag dinner. What good CS options are there? I'm thinking dinner sometime around 6 ish.

 

[mom2travel]

DH reminded me of something funny that happened in the middle of the night. When DD has nightmares, I sprinkle "pixie dust", I.e. silver glitter, in her bed to keep the bad dreams away. Last night she came into our room and stood on my side of the bed. DH nudged me, and DD said, "I need pixie dust!" DH says I sat straight up in bed, and said "I didn't bring that!" Then rolled back over. I think I must have thought we were already at Disney.

/Adds pixie dust to the packing list.

LOL! That is great

 

[Mom2Cody06]

I surprised DS with a Cars suite on our "just us" trip last month. The Radiator Springs courtyard is AWESOME!! He wanted to walk around it every time we went back to our room. So much fun!! We really enjoyed the entire resort!!

Awesome. I'm hoping to go over and check it out while we are there.

 

[mom2travel]

Good morning!

So my chuckle of the morning came from DS. I had left some MVMCP info on the table for my parents to see, including the party map. DS is eating his breakfast and says, "is it wrong that I know where all these restaurants are?" I guess I'm training them right

 

[Tltorrez]

I just tried the FastPass+ website with my confirmation number, and it worked! But, now I go back to the drawing board...

The FP+ trial is working the first two days of our trip, Dec 14 + 15, and will be active in MK and DHS. As of now, we're planning on being on DHS on the 15th, so that's fine. But we were planning on going to Epcot on the 14th. Is it worth swapping one of our MK days with the Epcot day, just to experience FP+?

Talking (typing) out loud: I could add park hoppers onto our reservation, and split our arrival day between MK and Epcot (as of now, I have FP+ for Peter Pan's Flight, Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade, Space Mountain, and Monsters Inc Laugh Floor, all between 1PM and 6PM).

Then, I could split my MK day on 12/18 between Epcot and MK. Right now, we have a full day in MK, plus MVMCP...with a 4:45PM ADR at 'Ohana. Instead, we could do Epcot in the AM, keep the 'Ohana dinner, then head to MK for MVMCP after.

Or, I could ignore the FP+ for the 14th, and just use it on the 15th while we're in DHS (I got Star Tours, TSM, and ToT, all before 1:20PM).

I saw a lot of people do this during the last test. If they were offering it at the end of the month when it's crazy crowded then that might make sense. But otherwise, I would not switch just to use FP.

And I can't imagine you would need FP for Monster's Inc.