RAPstar's First Disney trip in 10 years (Sept. 2010 PTR) Whoops! & *FINAL* ADRs 9/20

[disneyxo]

I was thinking Walking in Memphis too, it seems to fit my voice better. I'll record that one next, so keep an eye out! OMG, work is sooooo slow today. I'd update something.....but have nothing to update.

I agree with you and everyone else that you should sing Walking in Memphis.
I did listen to the one you already posted and tried to give it a thumbs up but I couldn't without signing up first and I was just to lazy to do that sooooooo giving you one here

 

[RAPstar]

I got bored today http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oY7zYFe0Zs

 

[RAPstar]

Opened my vacation savings account today (Chase closed my last one cause I never keep money in it). Kinda excited that it's getting closer!

On a different note, I made a lunch ADR for Via Napoli, cause it just sounds so good. And the personal pizzas really aren't that expensive, IMO, considering how good some of the toppings sound. I'm leaning towards getting either the calamari pizza or the one with Italian sausage. Which makes me wonder........do people in Italy just call it sausage?

Also I'm torn on whether I should pre-pay for the photopass CD. I will have my camera with me and plan on taking a lot of pictures. But I won't have anyone with me to take pictures of me with the characters and I know the Photopass people can't/won't. But I don't wanna spend $100 on a CD that may or may not have a lot of photos on it.

I'm also thinking of maybe cancelling my 'Ohana ADR and doing something in MK so as to try to get more done at MNSSHP. Any thoughts?

 

[Cdn Friends of Pooh]

Also I'm torn on whether I should pre-pay for the photopass CD. I will have my camera with me and plan on taking a lot of pictures. But I won't have anyone with me to take pictures of me with the characters and I know the Photopass people can't/won't. But I don't wanna spend $100 on a CD that may or may not have a lot of photos on it.

Most Photopass photogs will take a picture of you and the character(s) with your camera (or the character handler will) - you just have to ask. We do it all the time You do have to get your picture taken by the photopass photog as well though.

Our take on the photopass CD is its good if you plan on taking tons of photopass pictures and want to add borders, etc to them. You can combine different photopass cards onto one CD (eg regular photopass card they give you, then you'll get a different one at MNSSHP). Ultimately it's up to you whether you'll get the value out of it or not and will be actively seeking out the photopass picture spots

 

[Cdn Friends of Pooh]

I'm also thinking of maybe cancelling my 'Ohana ADR and doing something in MK so as to try to get more done at MNSSHP. Any thoughts?

Remember, your 'Ohana ADR is early (I think it was 4:00 pm correct?) ... MNSSHP doesn't get going until 7:00 pm so you still have plenty of time to eat and get to the park before the festivities begin!

 

[RAPstar]

Remember, your 'Ohana ADR is early (I think it was 4:00 pm correct?) ... MNSSHP doesn't get going until 7:00 pm so you still have plenty of time to eat and get to the park before the festivities begin!

Its at 5. And that's if I get seated right away.

 

[Beka]

Joining in! I see Sophia & Heather are here <waving> hi girls!

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

Joining in! I see Sophia & Heather are here <waving> hi girls!

Hi Beka!!

 

[debsters41]

Hi again

I think you should keep the Ohana ressie but religiously look for an alternate date, I wouldn't miss a minute of MNSSHP, and would want to get in early to be in line for either face painting or a character greeting of your choosing.

Also, If you pre-purchase the Photopass CD, you will be on the lookout for photographers and get lots of amazing shots. I think the one in front of the Haunted Mansion with the Ghost is enough of a reason to get it. Go for it!

 

[Beka]

Its at 5. And that's if I get seated right away.

We have a 5pm at Kona for MNSSHP night & I'm fretting that it's not at 4. Are they open at 4? I have no idea...

 

[RAPstar]

YAY! Emailed my area manager today to reconfirm my dates and he said its on his calendar and its no problem!!!

Also, I may have to skip MNSSHP this trip. Its just a little more than what I can afford right now. Oh well. That way I can relax more at 'Ohana and not feel rushed. (There are no openings on any of the other days I've looked)

Question: I was thinking about switching 2 of my days. Instead of doing PM EMH at AK on Wed, I was thinking of doing AM EMH and then doing MK that Wed. Only problem is if I do that I won't be able to do Crystal Palace since there are no openings for Wed. But then I could do either Tony's or Liberty Tree Tavern for lunch. AK ADR's aren't an issue. What do you think I should do.

 

[Cdn Friends of Pooh]

Also, I may have to skip MNSSHP this trip. Its just a little more than what I can afford right now. Oh well. That way I can relax more at 'Ohana and not feel rushed. (There are no openings on any of the other days I've looked)

Hope you won't have to skip it but if you can't go, since you'll already be at the Poly, why not head over to the beach and at least watch Hallowishes from there?

Question: I was thinking about switching 2 of my days. Instead of doing PM EMH at AK on Wed, I was thinking of doing AM EMH and then doing MK that Wed. Only problem is if I do that I won't be able to do Crystal Palace since there are no openings for Wed. But then I could do either Tony's or Liberty Tree Tavern for lunch. AK ADR's aren't an issue. What do you think I should do.

We've done PM EMH at AK and can honestly say there's not much going on as the animals have gone beddy bye, but you can get some great night shots and grab a few rides. As for Tony's, we haven't eaten there but have heard the food is just so-so ... mind you "they" say the same thing about Sci-Fi at DHS and we thoroughly enjoy going there (albeit mostly for the atmosphere and milkshakes).

 

[Cdn Friends of Pooh]

We have a 5pm at Kona for MNSSHP night & I'm fretting that it's not at 4. Are they open at 4? I have no idea...

I think they're open 7:30am- 9:45pm

 

[RAPstar]

Hope you won't have to skip it but if you can't go, since you'll already be at the Poly, why not head over to the beach and at least watch Hallowishes from there?


We've done PM EMH at AK and can honestly say there's not much going on as the animals have gone beddy bye, but you can get some great night shots and grab a few rides. As for Tony's, we haven't eaten there but have heard the food is just so-so ... mind you "they" say the same thing about Sci-Fi at DHS and we thoroughly enjoy going there (albeit mostly for the atmosphere and milkshakes).

Its crazy how much we think alike! I was planning on trying to watch Hallowishes from Poly or the near vicinity.

I was more leaning toward lunch at LTT than Tony's. I mean I could keep my current plan and still eat at one of those and not do Crystal Palace. I want to cause I love me some Winnie the Pooh.....but I can meet him in the UK too.

 

[RAPstar]

Just bought my Disney tickets!!!!!

I now have an 8 day ticket waiting for me to pick up at will call. I was gonna buy through Mousesavers, but due to some trust issues going on with my roommate/uncle I didn't want to trust them being left in my mailbox so doing Disney will call was the better choice.

 

[debsters41]

on getting your tickets! I am pricing up options for Universal tickets for next august. Having the tickets out of the way is such a relief, isn't it?

 

[RAPstar]

The World is a carousel of changes

Ok, so to recap:

I'm now in a preferred room at the POP. Called an put a request in for a room in the 70's building, top floor near a staricase. So, here's hoping I get that, so I can have a straight shot to the bus stops. Second choice would be the same thing in an 80's building. Cross your fingers

Bought my Disney tickets. 8 day Magic Your Way ticket, waiting for me at Disney's will call. Does anyone know if they can access the ticket at the resort? Or do I have to get it from a ticket booth?

And my updated, hopefully final touring/ADR list is:

9/21 MK half day; California Grill 9:35pm
9/22 MK full day; 2:30 pm Liberty Tree Tavern
9/23 DHS; no ADR's in case I do AIE; may skip Fantasmic to ride a few more rides if not in AIE
9/24 Epcot, PM EMH; 3:15pm Akershus
9/25 AK; 8:30pm Boma
9/26 Epcot; 12:45pm Via Napoli (may cancel); 8:20pm Le Cellier
9/27 AK AM EMH; leave about 2-3 head to DTD; 5:30pm Paradiso 37

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

I hope you get in the AIE final. I'm bummed that I will miss it by 3 days! We leave on the 20th.

 

[RAPstar]

I hope you get in the AIE final. I'm bummed that I will miss it by 3 days! We leave on the 20th.

Thanks!

Oh, and I was practicing "Walking in Memphis" and I realized its a little too high for my range......so I think I'll stick with "Your Song".......or just throw all caution to the wind and do "Bohemian Raphsody".

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

Thanks!

Oh, and I was practicing "Walking in Memphis" and I realized its a little too high for my range......so I think I'll stick with "Your Song".......or just throw all caution to the wind and do "Bohemian Raphsody".

Hmm, my vote is Bohemian Raphsody.