Squeak, Squeaker, Squeakin'.....October 2014 PTR

[MidnightParade]

I was just on my first sentence of this post when I heard the news of Robin Williams. So very very sad. The man was a genius and I don’t think there is one person who can say he didn’t make them laugh and have a fuzzy moment. He was a treasure and whose characters all live in our childhood(and adult) memories. I hope he found peace and release.

Now as hard as it may be I will continue on with this post!

Had quite a weekend! My best friend is pregnant with her second child, they don’t have any family in the area so they asked us when the time came to look after their first born, Noah. So we got tagged in on Saturday night when she was feeling “funny”. Can I tell you how stressed I was about this? If it happened during work and needing to pick him up at Daycare cause both our work schedules don’t jive with the daycare and its not close to us at all and just all the other logistics of it. And they don’t live very close to us either so just the distance to consider. I mean it probably would have been fine when it finally happened but the lead up was stressing me! All was well though and baby Audrey came into the world in the early am of Sunday! And we had fun with Noah on Sunday. (I wasn’t worried about watching him cause he’s a great kid and we totally love him!)

Okay okay on to Disney!

So FP+ happened. I wasn’t sure if I would get up at midnight to do it. I didn’t and I wish I had! I blame the fact that I had hurt my neck and had figured I would be up all night, not able to sleep(as it has been like when I hurt it before) and then could do it. Happily it wasn’t as bad as in past incidents and I was able to mostly sleep and I figured any sleep I could get I should take so stayed in bed. (And don’t worry I am going to physio for my neck, have to have it ship shape for Disney and Universal!)

Really the only thing I can really complain about is not getting 7DMT for our first day. It was already gone by the time I was on at 7am. Bah!!! But I got it for our last night and it will be at night which I wanted to try. I also booked an early FP+ for it on our DisneyQuest day so we will stop for a quick ride before our Kona Café breakfast and can do so in the daylight. I also booked Peter Pan since its always crazy bananas and I wanted to do it but not use up a FP+ on a full park day.

So this is what it looks like. I’m sure I will be tweaking!

Disney Day 1 – Magic Kingdom
Space Mountain – 10:55 – 11:55
Big Thunder 3:15- 4:15
Splash Mountain 4:15-5:15
*Will try to replace Space with 7DMT and catch the parade in Frontierland before Big Thunder.

Disney Day 2 – Epcot
Spaceship Earth 9:10-10:10
Soarin 10:20-11:20
Character Spot 12:20-1:20
*I don’t think we will need Spaceship Earth but just incase we have it

Disney Day 3 - Typhoon Lagoon
No FP+

Disney Day 4 – Animal Kingdom
Kilimanjaro Safari – 9:45-10:45
Everest – 11:30-12:30
DinoSaur 1:50-2:50

Disney Day 5 – DisneyQuest / Downtown Disney
7DMT 9:10-10:10
Peter Pan 10:15-11:15

Disney Day 6 – Hollywood Studios
Star Tours 12:15-1:15
Toy Story Mania 3-4
Tower of Terror 4-5

Disney Day 7 – MK and Epcot
Space 2:30-3:30
Splash 4:05-5:05
7DMT 8:05-9:05

As I said I will probably be tweaking but for the most part its okay. Honestly it’s a bit stressful planning it out. Just trying to figure out what part of the park we will be in at which time just to try and cut down on the crisscrossing the parks. Magic Kingdom is the hardest as well since there are so many rides to choose from! But just need to remind myself that crisscrossing is okay(even if it makes me want to jump!Jump! )
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[Denovagirl]

I was just on my first sentence of this post when I heard the news of Robin Williams. So very very sad.

Heard about this too, what a bummer

Had quite a weekend!

My, my! You did have quite the weekend! Sorry about the stressing, but glad it worked out to a night on the weekend for you!! How sweet to have a new baby around to play with!

So FP+ happened.

LoL... that's not too bad actually! Only 1 thing you didn't really get and you got to sleep! I bet you can even find a 7DMT on your first MK day if you keep checking back.

But just need to remind myself that crisscrossing is okay(even if it makes me want to jump!Jump! )

You're so my kind of people.

 

[skier_pete]

So, I know a lot about Disney, but I guess I never thought of this - so were you allowed to book ALL your FP+ at the 60 day mark of the start of your trip? In other words, was it 60+10 similar to the way ADRs are 60+10? If it is, that would explain why 7DMT is out at the 60 day mark.

 

[ZehnJahren]

I heard about Robin Williams too; so very sad. So many of the movies I love have Robin Williams in them. Hook, Mrs. Doubtfire, Jumanji, and many more.

Your plans look pretty good. I think SE is a good third FP+ to have because the line has really grown now that it's a FP+ pick. I also would pick a Peter Pan because of the super long line.

Nice that you got that nighttime 7DMT!

Oh, you might as well crisscross. Hahaha jump jump!

 

[Chicago Mo]

Holy cow this is a blast from the Past! How are you Pete?

So, I know a lot about Disney, but I guess I never thought of this - so were you allowed to book ALL your FP+ at the 60 day mark of the start of your trip? In other words, was it 60+10 similar to the way ADRs are 60+10? If it is, that would explain why 7DMT is out at the 60 day mark.

I will say one thing it was nice to hear about a birth. Strangely enough a childhood friend committed suicide on Sunday.

 

[AAshleySEG]

Yay for Fastpasses!! Hmm..I wonder if we will happen to bump into each other any day?? Oh well, I have no control over it, since Jeremy is planning everything...LOL It would be funny though, if we just randomly saw each other!

I seriously love Typhoon Lagoon! Even though we had a blast at Blizzard Beach on this trip, TL is still my fav! I am glad you guys are getting to spend some time there!

I don't think I could count how many times we go back and forth across a park while we are there! Just remember, you are paying to go all over the park!! I always find something I have never noticed before! That makes it fun for me!

I am so about Robin Williams! I may have to plan a Genie Disneybound in tribute! Now I really want my photo taken with Genie at the Not So Scary Halloween Party! I may have to make sure that happens in Sept!

 

[Disney9.9.10]

I'm sorry to hear about your neck, I hope that the physic helps to get it in top shape for your trip! You got some great FP+ selections and some sleep, so I'd say that's a success!

 

[teekathepony]

I was so shocked and upset last night about Robin Williams. I have always been a huge fan of his. I meant to spend today watching Aladdin and Mrs. Doubtfire and so many others but I just couldn't make myself hit play.

Congratulations to your best friend! Must be so hard with no family in the area so it's very lovely of you to step in!

So FP+ happened.

Oh I am so stressed about mine! Especially 7DMT! I am glad you did get one, and I hope that a better time comes available for you.
The list looks pretty good to me!
Take care of that neck!!

 

[skier_pete]

Holy cow this is a blast from the Past! How are you Pete?

Hey there! It's been awhile since our paths have crossed! Looks like you've got a trip coming up shortly!

In other news, I am too anal to not answer my own question. There is no 60+10, you have to go on each day if you are looking to book on the 60th day out. I am really, really shocked that ANY rides would run out of FP+ that early. The only thing makes me wonder if they don't open all the slots right at 60 days out. There can't be THAT many anal retentive Disney fans, can there?

 

[Chicago Mo]

Hey there! It's been awhile since our paths have crossed! Looks like you've got a trip coming up shortly!

In other news, I am too anal to not answer my own question. There is no 60+10, you have to go on each day if you are looking to book on the 60th day out. I am really, really shocked that ANY rides would run out of FP+ that early. The only thing makes me wonder if they don't open all the slots right at 60 days out. There can't be THAT many anal retentive Disney fans, can there?

Yes! Yes i do.. a big deal too!!!


the FP i was able to book my entire trip at my 60 day mark.. which is a PITA in my opinion. i need to revisit and rearrange it all. what is hard to get is the A&E meet and greet and the 7DMT are you going back anytime soon??

 

[ChanFO]

Just dropping in to say that you have adorable kitties!

 

[MidnightParade]

Heard about this too, what a bummer

My, my! You did have quite the weekend! Sorry about the stressing, but glad it worked out to a night on the weekend for you!! How sweet to have a new baby around to play with!

LoL... that's not too bad actually! Only 1 thing you didn't really get and you got to sleep! I bet you can even find a 7DMT on your first MK day if you keep checking back.

You're so my kind of people.

You are freakin awesome Terri! Buahahah! That pic takes me back! lol!

I have to say I am pretty excited to have a new baby GIRL to play with. I have nephews and all my friends have boys. Can't wait to get her pretty dresses!(And then let her play in the mud wearing it! lol)

My FP+ was pretty good, I really can't complain...but I can pout just a little bit ????

So, I know a lot about Disney, but I guess I never thought of this - so were you allowed to book ALL your FP+ at the 60 day mark of the start of your trip? In other words, was it 60+10 similar to the way ADRs are 60+10? If it is, that would explain why 7DMT is out at the 60 day mark.

It is like ADR's. I was able to book for all of my days starting at 60days. Not sure how it works for offsite though.

I heard about Robin Williams too; so very sad. So many of the movies I love have Robin Williams in them. Hook, Mrs. Doubtfire, Jumanji, and many more.

Your plans look pretty good. I think SE is a good third FP+ to have because the line has really grown now that it's a FP+ pick. I also would pick a Peter Pan because of the super long line.

Nice that you got that nighttime 7DMT!

Oh, you might as well crisscross. Hahaha jump jump!

I'm planning on watching Aladdin on saturday night now. I hope its not too sad. I want to watch Jumanji again as well. I'm sure we'll start seeing a lot of his movies showing up on the TV channel since everyone wants to walk down memory lane. Although it could end up being too sad!

Nice to hear that Spaceship Earth is a good FP+, just want to help squeeze in all of our Future World in the morning before we take on F&W!! nomnomnom

I know you sent me a PM and I will get back to you soon! I feel like I am always behind in Dis-ing and trying to catch up!!

 

[MidnightParade]

Holy cow this is a blast from the Past! How are you Pete?

I will say one thing it was nice to hear about a birth. Strangely enough a childhood friend committed suicide on Sunday.

Aww people are reconnecting on my PTR!!! That makes me feel special!

I'm so sorry to hear about your childhood friend . Its awful and surreal and just.......scary. We can't dwell on it though, just remember the good times!

....you can always rework your movie if you need a distraction

Yay for Fastpasses!! Hmm..I wonder if we will happen to bump into each other any day?? Oh well, I have no control over it, since Jeremy is planning everything...LOL It would be funny though, if we just randomly saw each other!

I seriously love Typhoon Lagoon! Even though we had a blast at Blizzard Beach on this trip, TL is still my fav! I am glad you guys are getting to spend some time there!

I don't think I could count how many times we go back and forth across a park while we are there! Just remember, you are paying to go all over the park!! I always find something I have never noticed before! That makes it fun for me!

I am so about Robin Williams! I may have to plan a Genie Disneybound in tribute! Now I really want my photo taken with Genie at the Not So Scary Halloween Party! I may have to make sure that happens in Sept!

I need to go back reread Jeremy's PTR for dates and such. Considering we will be in the same resort it's very possible we could run into each other!! Which I was thinking about and I know you are new to Southport but I'm not I'm not sure if you grew up in SC and then I'm wondering if you have an accent cause I don't "hear/make" an accent when I read your TR's. lol so I'm wondering if I need to try and start reading it in a southern type accent(Do South Carolians have southern accents?!!). I know I have thought about this too much!

I know crossing the parks is not a bad thing! (Must keep telling myself that!) I just like to be prepared and not have to cross it too many times. I think we will be okay though.

I think doing a Genie Bounding would be really nice . I was actually wondering if they would pull Genie from the parks for the next few days. Just so sad.

I'm sorry to hear about your neck, I hope that the physic helps to get it in top shape for your trip! You got some great FP+ selections and some sleep, so I'd say that's a success!

Yes, I can't really complain too much! FP+ mostly worked out which is great! I think I'm just nervous that I didn't pick the right ones! lol

 

[skier_pete]

It is like ADR's. I was able to book for all of my days starting at 60days. Not sure how it works for offsite though.

That's interesting since the DVC member services cast member told me this was NOT the case. I guess I'll just have to give it a try on Sunday. (While I'm on another vacation - whoa. Mind blown.)

 

[MidnightParade]

I was so shocked and upset last night about Robin Williams. I have always been a huge fan of his. I meant to spend today watching Aladdin and Mrs. Doubtfire and so many others but I just couldn't make myself hit play.

Congratulations to your best friend! Must be so hard with no family in the area so it's very lovely of you to step in!

Oh I am so stressed about mine! Especially 7DMT! I am glad you did get one, and I hope that a better time comes available for you.
The list looks pretty good to me!
Take care of that neck!!

I want to watch Aladdin on the weekend but I wonder if it will be too sad Need to rejoice though in the magic and memories he gave us though right?

I was thinking about you and wondering how your FP+ will turn out. I guess you will have to do them each day? (As long as you get them in time! )

Hey there! It's been awhile since our paths have crossed! Looks like you've got a trip coming up shortly!

In other news, I am too anal to not answer my own question. There is no 60+10, you have to go on each day if you are looking to book on the 60th day out. I am really, really shocked that ANY rides would run out of FP+ that early. The only thing makes me wonder if they don't open all the slots right at 60 days out. There can't be THAT many anal retentive Disney fans, can there?

Yes! Yes i do.. a big deal too!!!

the FP i was able to book my entire trip at my 60 day mark.. which is a PITA in my opinion. i need to revisit and rearrange it all. what is hard to get is the A&E meet and greet and the 7DMT are you going back anytime soon??

I was able to book at 60+10 as well. Only for Disney resort reservations though. I'm thinking non-resort people will have to do it each day

And while I there are many anal retentive Disney fans out there not enough to fill up 7DMT FP+ that quickly I think.

Just dropping in to say that you have adorable kitties!

Thanks so much! They are pretty cute although currently doing everything they can to drive me crazy!

 

[MidnightParade]

That's interesting since the DVC member services cast member told me this was NOT the case. I guess I'll just have to give it a try on Sunday. (While I'm on another vacation - whoa. Mind blown.)

lol, well one thing I hear enough on the boards is ask 4 different cast members the same question get 5 different answers (Thats right 5!!)

And ummm...you should be able to make FP+ right now if you go Sep 27th.......

 

[AAshleySEG]

I need to go back reread Jeremy's PTR for dates and such. Considering we will be in the same resort it's very possible we could run into each other!! Which I was thinking about and I know you are new to Southport but I'm not I'm not sure if you grew up in SC and then I'm wondering if you have an accent cause I don't "hear/make" an accent when I read your TR's. lol so I'm wondering if I need to try and start reading it in a southern type accent(Do South Carolinians have southern accents?!!). I know I have thought about this too much!

LOL at the accent thing!! Yes, I have a southern accent, but not nearly as bad as Jeremy's! We both grew up in North Carolina, so yes we have the ya'll down pat! I guess you will have to read my PTR that way from now on, hey who knows, it may be more amusing! On a bright note, when you get to see the video from the July trip, it has both of us speaking in it, so you will get to hear what they actually sound like!

 

[MidnightParade]

LOL at the accent thing!! Yes, I have a southern accent, but not nearly as bad as Jeremy's! We both grew up in North Carolina, so yes we have the ya'll down pat! I guess you will have to read my PTR that way from now on, hey who knows, it may be more amusing! On a bright note, when you get to see the video from the July trip, it has both of us speaking in it, so you will get to hear what they actually sound like!

Buahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!
Your signature is awesome !!! You're hilarious! I love it!

Oooooh!! I'm even more excited to see your video now!! Yay!

 

[MidnightParade]

Had some fun this week! Andy and I celebrated 6 years together! Sometimes I can’t believe its been so long and others I just can’t imagine/remember my life without him. He is the love of my life, the person that my soul is at rest with, he is my heart. I’m looking forward to the next 6 , 10, 20, 40, 60 years together! Yes, I’m a goober I know!

So to celebrate our anniversary Andy suggested we take the day off of work so we caught a matinee of Guardians of the Galaxy which was great! And because I’m sneaky I made sure we went to the theatre out near the Disney store so we hit up that after. Not really anything there that piqued my interest. There was a cool Jack Skellington thermal shirt I liked but I not something I NEEDED for the trip. Afterwards we went to the Keg for dinner and it was awesome! We love the Keg, its our go to special occasion place! We picked up some Dairy Queen blizzards on the way home as a special treat(we have been keeping desserts to a minimum leading up to Disney considering there will be cupcakes and ice cream EVERYDAY when we get there! Weeeee!)

What else happened this week was Mickey mail! I got the decals I ordered on Etsy. Yes!

This is how it came.

So today I thought I would try it out. I was pretty nervous that I would mess it up. So I started with a small test which came out okay(I put the heart on the back of my kissing Minnie shirt). So I proceeded with the bat Mickey. I was originally going to wait and see how it looked after a few hours but I felt like I was on a roll and kept on going!


I did have to go over Bat Mickey again afterwards as it looked a little wrinkling/buckling but it seems to be fine now.

Here they are!

And the back of Andy’s birthday shirt.

I did have a small issue with the Mickey hat as well where the red dot on the hat bunched a little. It might have been my ironing method , it also looked a little smooshed on the white dot. I think it might have been just layering them one over the other and them being so small. Still looks great though and I am so happy with it! I’m going to wrap it in wrapping paper and add it to the Disney box. Andy doesn’t know about it so I don’t want him seeing it before hand, but I’m afraid if I hide it I will forget it. Wrapping it and putting in the box guarantees no worries…and will drive Andy a little crazy when he see’s he has a present!! Muahahah!

Okay I don’t know how I forgot about this until now but I got Seven Dwarves Mine Train for our first day!

I’m not too excited because its 9-10am which is earlier then I wanted since I wasn’t planning to get to the parks until 10-10:30. Right now we are getting picked up at Cabana Bay at 8am, it’s a 30 minute drive to AKL, Check-in might take 10 to 30 minutes (unless we are unlucky). Stow the bags with Bell Services. Wait for a bus, another 25-30 minute drive to MK and then to hightail it through the park as soon as we get there? I want to enjoy that moment when we get there and soak it in! Not run through it! ……So it would be really tight to make it before 10am, but I believe they have a 15 minute reprieve which would help but would still require that run through the park. I may change our taxi pick up to 7:30 just to be safe. Of course this will all be for nothing cause I will get a different FP+ time for it! Must keep checking!

Hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! Tonight I'm making pizza and hopefully we are watching Aladdin!
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[Denovagirl]

Love how the shirts came out! Birthday shirt is awesome!! Too cool

Yay for 7DMT, but boo on being tight on time! I'd keep checking like you said for a later time, or move the taxi up if you don't get one...

Getting closer!!