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

[BDL]

Just giving an update:

Both I and BDLsgal have fared pretty well though the storm and are at our respective jobs. I will have a fence to re-inforce fence at some point. But physically are fine.

1 of my co-workers read online yesterday, that made me laugh.

"What if Gangnam Style is actually a giant rain dance and we brought this on ourselves."

A little levity on an otherwise dreary morning.

 

[Valgoof]

Just giving an update:

Both I and BDLsgal have fared pretty well though the storm and are at our respective jobs. I will have a fence to re-inforce fence at some point. But physically are fine.

1 of my co-workers read online yesterday, that made me laugh.

"What if Gangnam Style is actually a giant rain dance and we brought this on ourselves."

A little levity on an otherwise dreary morning.

Glad you are ok in Boston!

 

[mom2travel]

Just giving an update:

Both I and BDLsgal have fared pretty well though the storm and are at our respective jobs. I will have a fence to re-inforce fence at some point. But physically are fine.

1 of my co-workers read online yesterday, that made me laugh.

"What if Gangnam Style is actually a giant rain dance and we brought this on ourselves."

A little levity on an otherwise dreary morning.

LOL! I think i needed that! Thanks!

Glad you are ok up there

 

[jwgm2012]

So glad to hear from many of you who are up north. Continue to stay safe! Or in the words of one of the police captains on the news last night "don't be stupid"... simple

 

[Tltorrez]

38 days!

Oh, one more thing: This question got lost in the posts. Is there a new touring plan in place that includes the new Fantasyland?

TP includes the new attractions. Though I find it odd that they have Little Mermaid right after Dumbo. LM is a fast loader so it should never have long lines, as opposed to Peter Pan. EasyWDW has discussed the new rides, so I assume he's updated his plans as well.

 

[jwgm2012]

We're at 31 days from today!!!!!!

I'm soooooo excited!

Sadly, we won't get Mickey Mail as we're not staying on-site... Anyone want to make me some?

So I haven't been able to get to the Disney store to return the two shirts I bought... but now it's past the 30 day mark... anyone had any luck with returning things after that mark?

Or better yet, anyone interested in taking these off my hands? I have the women's red thermal with M & M on the front in a size large and the men's red Mickey thermal in an XL...

 

[Valgoof]

TP includes the new attractions. Though I find it odd that they have Little Mermaid right after Dumbo. LM is a fast loader so it should never have long lines, as opposed to Peter Pan. EasyWDW has discussed the new rides, so I assume he's updated his plans as well.

Does TP still say to go to Dumbo first? I thought that had changed since now it has FP and the fun tent to play in.

 

[Tltorrez]

Got a note this morning from TP that some of my dates changed. I haven't looked yet so Im not sure what triggered it.

Ok, does not appear to be any hour changes. Looks like they adjusted their park crowds related to FLE. It looks to me like they increased the non-MK parks on FLE Grand Opening weekend. Maybe because week-long guests like me are planning to avoid MK those days. Nothing shifted more than a point but it did change some of the Best/Worst. Though with such minimal numeric shifts, I wouldn't put much stock in that.

 

[Tltorrez]

Does TP still say to go to Dumbo first? I thought that had changed since now it has FP and the fun tent to play in.

They have a lot of variations, but, the two-day, Family plan still says Dumbo first. No idea why.

Personally I agree with Josh on this one, Peter Pan is now the big roadblock. That's what I have first on my list.

 

[My2Qtz0205]

TP includes the new attractions. Though I find it odd that they have Little Mermaid right after Dumbo. LM is a fast loader so it should never have long lines, as opposed to Peter Pan. EasyWDW has discussed the new rides, so I assume he's updated his plans as well.

Where are Josh's plans located on the website?

 

[Tltorrez]

Where are Josh's plans located on the website?

Good question. They used to be in the list on the right side. Does he not do park plans anymore? Honestly, I've never used them so I don't know.

He does a lot of park walkthroughs in his blog. But this is why I've never been super fond of his site. You have to wade through a lot of stuff to find what you want. I prefer TP's more statistical approach so that I can look at the numbers without having to read all the analysis.

 

[Valgoof]

Ok so it is just DH and I staying at POP. Do I need one of these(but in pink of course)? I do like the idea of getting stuff off the counter so mousekeeping doesn't touch it. I have seen lots of pictures of people using one. Thoughts??

 

[DisneyDreamerMN]

That's play a game of what if... What if there is a bounce back offer available, does anyone plan on booking something? For me, yes!

My question is, if I book a bounce back and free dining becomes available for the week I choose, can I get free dining on top of the bounce back discount, or is it one or the other?

 

[My2Qtz0205]

Good question. They used to be in the list on the right side. Does he not do park plans anymore? Honestly, I've never used them so I don't know.

He does a lot of park walkthroughs in his blog. But this is why I've never been super fond of his site. You have to wade through a lot of stuff to find what you want. I prefer TP's more statistical approach so that I can look at the numbers without having to read all the analysis.

I found a link to his ideal morning at MK, but he wrote it in July. I have the Unofficial Guide, but of course that was also written pre-FLE.

 

[PrincessAurora27]

Ok so it is just DH and I staying at POP. Do I need one of these(but in pink of course)? I do like the idea of getting stuff off the counter so mousekeeping doesn't touch it. I have seen lots of pictures of people using one. Thoughts??

I have a toiletry bag from LL Bean. It hangs on the bag of the door. I love it as then housekeeping doesn't have to touch anything and it's always ready with a razor, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc. I have the small one. I know Target carries similar ones too.

http://www.llbean.com/llb/search?init=1&storeId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&freeText=Personal+Organizers&nav=s1-50

That's play a game of what if... What if there is a bounce back offer available, does anyone plan on booking something? For me, yes!

My question is, if I book a bounce back and free dining becomes available for the week I choose, can I get free dining on top of the bounce back discount, or is it one or the other?

I believe we will do a bounce back if it's offered. At least that's what I'm told anyway.

 

[Tltorrez]

That's play a game of what if... What if there is a bounce back offer available, does anyone plan on booking something? For me, yes!

My question is, if I book a bounce back and free dining becomes available for the week I choose, can I get free dining on top of the bounce back discount, or is it one or the other?

You can either choose FD (which requires a package) or a Room Only discount. Bounceback offers can be FD or RO. Right now I think the BB offer is FD. But typically they will offer an RO discount when we're there.

We're planning to book RO for Oct if there's a BB.

 

[Valgoof]

That's play a game of what if... What if there is a bounce back offer available, does anyone plan on booking something? For me, yes!

My question is, if I book a bounce back and free dining becomes available for the week I choose, can I get free dining on top of the bounce back discount, or is it one or the other?

No to the first question for me.

No to the second question too. You can't stack discounts. The bounceback might be FD, that's what it was in August.

 

[SAT887]

Feeling very worried about cybertkin - LI declared a major disaster area...

Haven't heard from my mom or brother either - I know they are with out power, and the town is further inland, but have heard of terrible fires... I am making the assumption that I would have heard if something bad had happened....

 

[PhoenixStrength]

Feeling very worried about cybertkin - LI declared a major disaster area...

Haven't heard from my mom or brother either - I know they are with out power, and the town is further inland, but have heard of terrible fires... I am making the assumption that I would have heard if something bad had happened....

I'm worried too, I saw that declaration for LI and NYC.

I have a couple people I know on LI too that I haven't heard from since late last night, though I do know they are without power.

 

[Valgoof]

I have a toiletry bag from LL Bean. It hangs on the bag of the door. I love it as then housekeeping doesn't have to touch anything and it's always ready with a razor, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc. I have the small one. I know Target carries similar ones too.

http://www.llbean.com/llb/search?init=1&storeId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&freeText=Personal+Organizers&nav=s1-50

That would work. I just spent the last 20 minutes looking at hanging bags.