Supposed less humid, dryer air coming our way. All I know is when I wake up and it's 80 degrees already it hot.
We're going September 20th to
MNSSHP. On the 19th we have Keys to the Kingdom Tour. We'll be at disney checking in the 18th checking out whatever that friday is. We're staying at "our" Windsor Hills condo. This was the original one we stayed in and one of our favorites. Less than $600 for the entire stay
On costumes, you know they've gotten more strict on the rules for adults. They HIGHLY discourage full costume for adults and you will be "Randomly selected" to go through extra security.
Never tried Windsor hills. We l-o-v-e Wyndham Bonnet Creek. I just snagged a week there mid Feb for an anniversary trip over Valentine's Day in same ball park as you. VRBO listings weren't really producing for some reason. One of the providers was offering a low rate via a 15% coupon but didn't like their cancellation policy. Went with Vacation Strategies. They price matched it. Offer very generous terms. $150 down, balance due a month out, full refund up to 20 days prior, one day prior entire credit eligible for future stay with no time restrictions! Was going to stay onsite @ WDW until I found out we once again would be sharing space with cheerleaders at both ends of our trip. Not exacty romantic. Hope not too many venture offsite, will let you know how that pans out haha
I didn't enjoy KtK as much as I thought I would. Already knew most of the historical info the guide gave, but she was entertaining in her presentation. Had especially wanted to see the utilidors, very interesting, but it forever sucked just a bit of the pixie dust out of the MK for me (admitted Disney geek I am). The main reason I am afraid to the lights on tours of
HHN houses. We did find it amusing to see non-face characters roaming about 'headless' backstage in the parade float area; some animatedly (pun intended) discussing making plans to meet later for for drinks.
Re the MK dessert party & smaller tables (we had 3 pp) none were not set up in prime viewing area last November. CMs told us no problem, everyone is encouraged to walk right up to the rail and watch...in front of those seated in the prime viewing tables! Seemed rather ignorant to do so, but when in Rome.... Let me know if that process has changed please!
Yes, I shudder to think how long it will take to pass thru security @ MNSSHP, especially in the 4 pm turnstyle section designated for party-only entrance, that builds much earlier. We have APs, glad to skip it and head in an hour or so prior that afternoon. The line for the Xmas party last year was an absolute breeze. I think that wearing Halloween costumes just slows everyone down going thru the turnstyles.
When they originally revised things & it appeared an outright ban on adult costumes, I can imagine the complaints they received. Masks are never permitted. You can still wear a costume, but they seem to be discouraging adult princesses
. There is a Snow White & evil queen I've seen several times in regalia that easily could be construed for a CM. Could be an issue unto itself if a perv wore to try to interact with kids, a shame it's the world we have dumped in our laps.
Current rules:
New this year, we have revised our costuming guidelines for special events in our theme parks. While costumed attire may be worn, guests ages 14 and older are strongly discouraged from wearing layered costumes or costume props that surround the entire body as they may be subject to additional security screening. Additionally, costumes may not contain any weapons that resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon.
