The all New *OFFICIAL JUNE* 2011 thread! Some like it hot!

[anjalee6]

well, we just told our kids. Got dh on skype and teased them a little with clues. They were totally floored that we are going in J une since ds will still be in school and my rule has always be "no removal from school for vacation!" but since DH will just be coming home, AND the prices were too good to pass up, I am willing to make an exception this one time.

Are they excited? My kids are so excited. They see me planning so much that I would never be able to keep it a secret. The only thing that is a secret is the fact that my mom, aunt, and possibly other family members are coming too. My side of the family has always been nuts over Disney. My husband's family is so different. I don't know if I could go to Disney with them. There might be too much complaining.

 

[BigDaddyWill]

Anjalee:

Just wanted to thank you for organizing this thread! You rock!!!

Will

 

[buffettgirl]

Are they excited? My kids are so excited. They see me planning so much that I would never be able to keep it a secret. The only thing that is a secret is the fact that my mom, aunt, and possibly other family members are coming too. My side of the family has always been nuts over Disney. My husband's family is so different. I don't know if I could go to Disney with them. There might be too much complaining.

they were completely shocked. I just couldn't stand to not tell them.

My family has come with us on every other trip - post kids - so it will be odd not to have anyone with us this time. That's the first thing the kids said ...are Grandma and Granddad coming? Uncles?..Aunts? My husabnd's family is the same - they have no love of Disney and dh's sister has gone once and remarked "I don't know why anyone would go there more than once" - course, she the person who tried to squeeze in all of disney PLUS universal and sea world...into 7 days. And didn't want any advice. To each their own I guess.

I have friends also going this same time (she's who told me about the super cheap airfare) and she also doesn't want to plan. My mouth is closed because some people think "plan" means commando, and to me plan means stress free.

 

[anjalee6]

and thank you Anjalee for having such a fun thread.

Anjalee:

Just wanted to thank you for organizing this thread! You rock!!!

Will

Thanks. I really want people to feel like they can plan, talk, and share with each other. It makes it so much more fun! Thanks for the compliment!

 

[txtara]

1) What is your favorite Disney park? MK

2) What is your least favorite Disney park? Don't have one...they all have so much to offer!

3) Favorite attraction in each park?
-DHS? Only been once so don't have one yet....can't wait to try out TSM!
-MK? POTC, Peter Pan, Buzz Lightyear
-EPCOT? I love everything!
-AK? Safari...can't wait to try out Dinosaur and EE

4) When you go to Disney, what is the first thing you/your family usually does? As a family we have only been once...but spent the evening in Downtown Disney...will most likely happen again.

5) What is your favorite Disney QS restaurant? CHH and WPE

6) What is your favorite Disney TS restaurant? The only TS I have ever been to is Coral Reef....22 years ago...oh and Boma breakfast buffet 10 years ago....holy cow that was a long time ago! Looking forward to trying some out this summer!

7) What is your favorite Disney memory....(since the theme is Let the Memories Begin).

8) What is your favorite hotel? We have only stayed at AKL right after it opened...it was wonderful.

9) What is your favorite Disney movie? Too hard but Finding Nemo is definitely in my top 5

10) What Disney character would you most like to be? Peter Pan

 

[txtara]

We arrive at the Poly on the 1st then move to Bonnett Creek on the 5th!!!
My parents have a time share and stayed a yr ago this past Jan and LOVED it...can't wait.
We will be the ones that have the kids with the towels that look like old Mickey Mouse club shirts with then kids names on then and mickey ear hoods! My mom makes them for the kids of course not sure the teenagers are going to wear them this time around

I am looking forward to BC. We were originally going to stay on property but as a family of 5 we just cannot share one bathroom and the villas were just too much out of our price range. We are paying less for a week at BC in a 2 bdrm than we would in a value resort. With the extra room we talked my mil in to joining us. She is 68 and never been to the World. We are definitely looking forward to taking advantage of the awesome pool everyday.

 

[mkleinbe]

Anjalee!!! This is hard!!!

1) What is your favorite Disney park? Magic Kingdom

2) What is your least favorite Disney park? Hollywood Studios

3) Favorite attraction in each park?
-DHS? Toy Story Mania
-MK? Oh I don't know if I can choose.... Small World and the Move It, Shake It, Celebrate It Parade
-EPCOT? Soarin'
-AK? Safari

4) When you go to Disney, what is the first thing you/your family usually does? Hit Epcot and get Fastpasses for Soarin', then lunch or dinner at Le Cellier

5) What is your favorite Disney QS restaurant? Columbia Harbor House

6) What is your favorite Disney TS restaurant? Tusker House Breakfast or Le Cellier

7) What is your favorite Disney memory....(since the theme is Let the Memories Begin). Dancing in front of the castle with my girls, DH, my mom and Donald during Move it, Shake it, Celebrate it last year. I have so many sweet memories, but that was so much fun and I will cherish that moment forever!

8) What is your favorite hotel? We've only stayed at Pop Century and we love it there, BUT I think the Polynesia is my favorite as far as theme. We hope to stay there some day.

9) What is your favorite Disney movie? (Oooo, these questions are TOUGH!) Beauty and the Beast has always been my favorite, but Tangled is running a close second. LOVED IT!

10) What Disney character would you most like to be? Minnie!!! Great shoes and dating the "Leader of the Pack"...

 

[buffettgirl]

5) What is your favorite Disney QS restaurant? Columbia Harbor House

I have NEVER been there in all my years at Disney.

 

[mkleinbe]

I have NEVER been there in all my years at Disney.

Oh, you need to give it a shot. It's so cool, a great break from the heat. The tuna sandwich is really yummy, all white meat tuna. Love the food there.

 

[anjalee6]

So Mary is Tangled good enough that I should buy it even if I've never seen it and the kids haven't seen it?

And of course, anyone else can give their thoughts and opinions too.

 

[mkleinbe]

So Mary is Tangled good enough that I should buy it even if I've never seen it and the kids haven't seen it?

And of course, anyone else can give their thoughts and opinions too.

Yes, Yes, YES!!!! You need to get it for DD. Really, I totally enjoyed it. The music was great, gorgeous animation, fun story, classic Disney in my opinion. I've already preordered our from the Disney Store.

 

[jacdolfin]

We switched our trip from Dec to June 10-17. Staying off site but got a heck of a flight deal. So excited to go to the World and be there with my parents on there Anniversary!

 

[Cindy-rella]

Just wanted to say we loved Tangled and I would definitely get the movie. It was very good.

Here are my answers
1) What is your favorite Disney park? Magic Kingdom

2) What is your least favorite Disney park? Animal Kingdom

3) Favorite attraction in each park?
-DHS? TSM!!
-MK? Splash Mountain - Love the characters
-EPCOT? Soarin
-AK? EE

4) When you go to Disney, what is the first thing you/your family usually does? Start smiling!

5) What is your favorite Disney QS restaurant? Columbia Harbor House

6) What is your favorite Disney TS restaurant? Ohana's We have only done breakfast there, but really enjoyed the atmosphere.

7) What is your favorite Disney memory....(since the theme is Let the Memories Begin). My daughter was ask to open 1900 Park Fare for dinner and walked in hand and hand with Cinderella. It was such a special moment for her and totally unplanned. I am a sucker for all the extra magic!

8) What is your favorite hotel? We have stayed at the campground, which was so relaxing and ASMovies. My dream would be to try out the Poly. I think I shall be dreaming for a while.

9) What is your favorite Disney movie? Love the Incredibles!

10) What Disney character would you most like to be? Mrs. Incredible - trying to juggle kids, a husband, and work although I don't do it so incredibly!

 

[mommyoftwinz]

is this the one with the funnel cakes? yum..

I'm not sure, I just remember eating dinner there one night with my daughter and she couldn't stop talking about it's a small world, you can see the ride from the windows. It was just one of those magical memories, she absolutely fell in love with all the dolls and costumes. I can remember my first time on that ride, loved it.

 

[mommyoftwinz]

Well thank you everyone, I think I'm gonna have to try Columbia Harbor house this trip!

 

[eeyore344]

Just want to see my ticker. I wish June would get here. Although living in the south should be careful what I wish for.
Keep up the good work Anjalee!! Thanks!

 

[eeyore344]

Ticker not showing

 

[turtlebean]

For those of you that have booked the Wishes Fireworks Dessert Party, did you book online or over the phone? The reason I ask is b/c I called yesterday and to make a reservation and they told me they had ony extended booking until May 31st. That it hadn't opened up yet for June. Looks like I'm going to have to call back again today.

 

[anjalee6]

For those of you that have booked the Wishes Fireworks Dessert Party, did you book online or over the phone? The reason I ask is b/c I called yesterday and to make a reservation and they told me they had ony extended booking until May 31st. That it hadn't opened up yet for June. Looks like I'm going to have to call back again today.

I didn't book a Wishes dessert party for myself, but I have entered it quite a few times on our list of ADRs so I know people have done it. I know they were all for early June, but they are still booked. I would call again today.

 

[turtlebean]

We are in double digit days!! Only 97 days, it can't come soon enough!

I thought it might be fun to get to know each other a little better. So, I thought it might be interesting to hear some things about each other...Disney related of course. I hope we can have some fun with this. I really enjoy getting to know others so hopefully others feel the same way.

1) What is your favorite Disney park?Magic Kingdom

2) What is your least favorite Disney park?That's like asking which is your least favorite kid

3) Favorite attraction in each park?
-DHS?Star tours
-MK?Haunted Mansion
-EPCOT?Soarin
-AK?Safari Ride

4) When you go to Disney, what is the first thing you/your family usually does? Since we've only been one other time, We'll start out at Epcot again w/dinner at Coral Reef

5) What is your favorite Disney QS restaurant?Cosmic Rays

6) What is your favorite Disney TS restaurant?Ohana

7) What is your favorite Disney memory....(since the theme is Let the Memories Begin). Meeting Mickey for the first time after waiting 32 years to meet him, watching my DH tear up as we walked down Main St. for the first time, watching DS (4) amazed at meeting Lightening McQueen and Handy Manny, and watching DS (7) screaming and laughing as we rode BTMR, asking if we could go again and again.

8) What is your favorite hotel?We've only ever stayed at POP.

9) What is your favorite Disney movie?Robin Hood

10) What Disney character would you most like to be? Tigger b/c of his carefree attitude