DIS Dads The DIS Dad's Club VI - Man's Room

[stopher1]

Hey great meeting you Stopher...
Christian, we were at the Boardwalk as well, and loved it!
Have you been there before? The closeness to both Epcot and HS was awesome!

I have just made reservations for the fantastic dinner for in June..deal is you need to book it, they take a cc# but do not charge if you show up..you get your choice of 3 restaurants I believe...we have mama melrose, and you get an appetizer with your dining plan..and VIP seating for the show, no need to wait in line for an hour or so.....

You too Brody.

I KNEW someone would have more current info. That's great. Thanks for updating what I had to offer.

 

[that's nice]

Any time Tim! Of course we were tag teaming her, but it was fun to be a part of!!

No Mis-quote needed!

 

[Disneyferris]

Yes you can use the DP, & reserved is included. We have not done this show but looked into it for this trip. We decided not to do this show yet. My 8 yr old is a little sensitive to loud noise and strong visuals. I have heard that it is great so have fun!!!!!!!!!!

 

[prattpak]

Has anyone done the Fantasmic Dinner Package, How does it work, I read you can use your DP on it, but are the reserved seats extra or are they included

Did it last time we were there and it was cool. Got 2nd row seating in the reserved section. 5 minute walk-in, instead of the hours wait.

 

[prattpak]

Thanks Christopher It sounds promising so far

you enter up before the Beauty and the Beast entrance, you exit out by the filling station.

 

[Disneyferris]

Hey guys just joined. Have been reading all day and really enjoyed the banter. Our count down is short and this is our 6th trip as a family and we are still all stoked.

 

[dvczerfs]

Here are just a couple of pics from My Polar Bear Plunge. Rest of pics n video can be seen on mt FB page.

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Would like to thank everyone for any pledges they may have made.My team raised over $5600.00, and the whole plunge raised over $126,000.00 .I and the Special Olympics thank you

good job carl!!! man that water got to be at freezing or just below freezing. CARL SHOULD GET THE COOLEST DAD AWARD!!

 

[dvczerfs]

Hey guys just joined. Have been reading all day and really enjoyed the banter. Our count down is short and this is our 6th trip as a family and we are still all stoked.

welcome to the club!!! don will be around to give you your number.

 

[carlnix30]

Hello! I wish I would have found this thread a long time ago.. I thought I was the only father that was obsessed openly with Disney World.

My name is Carl and I will tell you guys how A mouse snuck into my brain, then into my heart.

They say it all started with a Mouse.. with me it all started with an easy way to get my whole vacation planned, paid for and forgotten.
In 2007 I wanted to surprise my beautiful, wonderful, young at heart, wife with a vacation. (the kids were leaving for the summer so...) I got to thinking about what she likes.. what she doesnt like. she doesnt like sitting on the beach soaking up the rays.. she doesnt like dance clubs or mosquitos.. hmmmm.. I always liked log cabins.. so I did research on the web. "log cabins" after pages and pages I see Wilderness Lodge. "sweet, where is that?" Disney World.. They have roller coasters, my wife loves roller coasters. "Is it as big as that Busch gardens in Williamsburg?" yes. and it may be a little bigger than that.. ( dont laugh! I just didnt know) The most I have heard about Disney is the famous quotes.. I'm going to Disney World! I know you have all heard that.. almost as famous as "WHAS UUUUP"
I am rambling here... Sorry. I called up Disney.. they suggested the deluxe dining plan. didnt suggest ADR's. sure sign me up.

I am all business type of guy sure I laugh and joke but I am the pessimistic
type. My wife is the optimistic type "that guy with the gun isnt gonna hurt anyone" me "I reach for my wallet" Funny how opposites attract. anyway we arrive at the orlando airport and I see this line a mile long at the "magical express" (here we go start of our first relaxing vacation, another blank blank line Just like I expected!) I paid all this money for a line to stand in.. The Wife "the line is moving pretty fast"
I check in there and here is this 70 year old Moron standing there with a stuffed animal on his hand waving at me to get on a bus! WHAT THE BLANK? What have I gotten us into.. this trip did not include kids. (or so I thought)

We get on the bus. now here is Mickey Donald Goofy on a television telling me all about the "best kept secret". great, I have done this before. Just an hour of your time and you get a Certificate for free dinner" Timeshare AHHH I paid all this money and I am going to get a pitch for a timeshare!


We arrive at Wilderness Lodge. The look on my wifes face was the most awestruck little kid look that I have ever seen.. the people were nice the resort was beautiful. The worry wrinkles and the stress of Raising teens was melting away the minute she walked in into the lobby. "ohh its soo pretty" she says. Im thinking "where is that little weasle that wants "just an hour of my time" he never showed up.

Whats the first thing a first timer wants to see when going to Disney? Magic Kingdom thats what. Gotta ride a boat.. hmm not so bad. we get there and I notice this crowd going through the turnstiles.. I am thinking I will wait on the boat launch bench, go ahead I will be right here when you are done with that MOUSE.. My wife "come on honey, the line is moving pretty fast"

The stress and pessimistic attitude slowly dissapeared as the Mouse started soaking in. we were two adults that slowly became two teenagers with discoveries around every corner. I bought her Pal Mickey, (he is Kind of cute) we went to cindarella castle and there was a sword in the stone. I am man I get that out of there.. nope not me.. My wife says step aside.. let mickey do it. pal mickey grabs the sword.. what happens? it rises from the stone just as those kodak people were snapping photos of us! (bought the CD) With the transformation complete. I am 16 she is 15 and we are running through the park looking for our next ride or ice cream cone or greasy french fry.

we were hooked on Disney. ("best kept secret" be uhhm darned!)


our first trip.. at Epcot.

Our mean group of Disney Monsters got their ears on.

wife and my 16 year old.. disney turned her into a 10 year old with her painted face!

Thanks for reading and thanks for having a place where Disney Dad can be Disney Dad

 

[stopher1]

Hey guys just joined. Have been reading all day and really enjoyed the banter. Our count down is short and this is our 6th trip as a family and we are still all stoked.

Welcome Kris!

Hello! I wish I would have found this thread a long time ago.. I thought I was the only father that was obsessed openly with Disney World.

My name is Carl and I will tell you guys how A mouse snuck into my brain, then into my heart.

They say it all started with a Mouse.. with me it all started with an easy way to get my whole vacation planned, paid for and forgotten.
In 2007 I wanted to surprise my beautiful, wonderful, young at heart, wife with a vacation. (the kids were leaving for the summer so...) I got to thinking about what she likes.. what she doesnt like. she doesnt like sitting on the beach soaking up the rays.. she doesnt like dance clubs or mosquitos.. hmmmm.. I always liked log cabins.. so I did research on the web. "log cabins" after pages and pages I see Wilderness Lodge. "sweet, where is that?" Disney World.. They have roller coasters, my wife loves roller coasters. "Is it as big as that Busch gardens in Williamsburg?" yes. and it may be a little bigger than that.. ( dont laugh! I just didnt know) The most I have heard about Disney is the famous quotes.. I'm going to Disney World! I know you have all heard that.. almost as famous as "WHAS UUUUP"
I am rambling here... Sorry. I called up Disney.. they suggested the deluxe dining plan. didnt suggest ADR's. sure sign me up.

I am all business type of guy sure I laugh and joke but I am the pessimistic
type. My wife is the optimistic type "that guy with the gun isnt gonna hurt anyone" me "I reach for my wallet" Funny how opposites attract. anyway we arrive at the orlando airport and I see this line a mile long at the "magical express" (here we go start of our first relaxing vacation, another blank blank line Just like I expected!) I paid all this money for a line to stand in.. The Wife "the line is moving pretty fast"
I check in there and here is this 70 year old Moron standing there with a stuffed animal on his hand waving at me to get on a bus! WHAT THE BLANK? What have I gotten us into.. this trip did not include kids. (or so I thought)

We get on the bus. now here is Mickey Donald Goofy on a television telling me all about the "best kept secret". great, I have done this before. Just an hour of your time and you get a Certificate for free dinner" Timeshare AHHH I paid all this money and I am going to get a pitch for a timeshare!


We arrive at Wilderness Lodge. The look on my wifes face was the most awestruck little kid look that I have ever seen.. the people were nice the resort was beautiful. The worry wrinkles and the stress of Raising teens was melting away the minute she walked in into the lobby. "ohh its soo pretty" she says. Im thinking "where is that little weasle that wants "just an hour of my time" he never showed up.

Whats the first thing a first timer wants to see when going to Disney? Magic Kingdom thats what. Gotta ride a boat.. hmm not so bad. we get there and I notice this crowd going through the turnstiles.. I am thinking I will wait on the boat launch bench, go ahead I will be right here when you are done with that MOUSE.. My wife "come on honey, the line is moving pretty fast"

The stress and pessimistic attitude slowly dissapeared as the Mouse started soaking in. we were two adults that slowly became two teenagers with discoveries around every corner. I bought her Pal Mickey, (he is Kind of cute) we went to cindarella castle and there was a sword in the stone. I am man I get that out of there.. nope not me.. My wife says step aside.. let mickey do it. pal mickey grabs the sword.. what happens? it rises from the stone just as those kodak people were snapping photos of us! (bought the CD) With the transformation complete. I am 16 she is 15 and we are running through the park looking for our next ride or ice cream cone or greasy french fry.

we were hooked on Disney. ("best kept secret" be uhhm darned!)

Thanks for reading and thanks for having a place where DD can be DD

Welcome Carl! That's awesome. I love it!

 

[stopher1]

you enter up before the Beauty and the Beast entrance, you exit out by the filling station.

That's good to know. When we did it last it was just the opposite.

 

[MiJo]

Hey guys just joined. Have been reading all day and really enjoyed the banter. Our count down is short and this is our 6th trip as a family and we are still all stoked.

Hello! I wish I would have found this thread a long time ago.. I thought I was the only father that was obsessed openly with Disney World.

My name is Carl and I will tell you guys how A mouse snuck into my brain, then into my heart.

They say it all started with a Mouse.. with me it all started with an easy way to get my whole vacation planned, paid for and forgotten.
In 2007 I wanted to surprise my beautiful, wonderful, young at heart, wife with a vacation. (the kids were leaving for the summer so...) I got to thinking about what she likes.. what she doesnt like. she doesnt like sitting on the beach soaking up the rays.. she doesnt like dance clubs or mosquitos.. hmmmm.. I always liked log cabins.. so I did research on the web. "log cabins" after pages and pages I see Wilderness Lodge. "sweet, where is that?" Disney World.. They have roller coasters, my wife loves roller coasters. "Is it as big as that Busch gardens in Williamsburg?" yes. and it may be a little bigger than that.. ( dont laugh! I just didnt know) The most I have heard about Disney is the famous quotes.. I'm going to Disney World! I know you have all heard that.. almost as famous as "WHAS UUUUP"
I am rambling here... Sorry. I called up Disney.. they suggested the deluxe dining plan. didnt suggest ADR's. sure sign me up.

I am all business type of guy sure I laugh and joke but I am the pessimistic
type. My wife is the optimistic type "that guy with the gun isnt gonna hurt anyone" me "I reach for my wallet" Funny how opposites attract. anyway we arrive at the orlando airport and I see this line a mile long at the "magical express" (here we go start of our first relaxing vacation, another blank blank line Just like I expected!) I paid all this money for a line to stand in.. The Wife "the line is moving pretty fast"
I check in there and here is this 70 year old Moron standing there with a stuffed animal on his hand waving at me to get on a bus! WHAT THE BLANK? What have I gotten us into.. this trip did not include kids. (or so I thought)

We get on the bus. now here is Mickey Donald Goofy on a television telling me all about the "best kept secret". great, I have done this before. Just an hour of your time and you get a Certificate for free dinner" Timeshare AHHH I paid all this money and I am going to get a pitch for a timeshare!


We arrive at Wilderness Lodge. The look on my wifes face was the most awestruck little kid look that I have ever seen.. the people were nice the resort was beautiful. The worry wrinkles and the stress of Raising teens was melting away the minute she walked in into the lobby. "ohh its soo pretty" she says. Im thinking "where is that little weasle that wants "just an hour of my time" he never showed up.

Whats the first thing a first timer wants to see when going to Disney? Magic Kingdom thats what. Gotta ride a boat.. hmm not so bad. we get there and I notice this crowd going through the turnstiles.. I am thinking I will wait on the boat launch bench, go ahead I will be right here when you are done with that MOUSE.. My wife "come on honey, the line is moving pretty fast"

The stress and pessimistic attitude slowly dissapeared as the Mouse started soaking in. we were two adults that slowly became two teenagers with discoveries around every corner. I bought her Pal Mickey, (he is Kind of cute) we went to cindarella castle and there was a sword in the stone. I am man I get that out of there.. nope not me.. My wife says step aside.. let mickey do it. pal mickey grabs the sword.. what happens? it rises from the stone just as those kodak people were snapping photos of us! (bought the CD) With the transformation complete. I am 16 she is 15 and we are running through the park looking for our next ride or ice cream cone or greasy french fry.

we were hooked on Disney. ("best kept secret" be uhhm darned!)


Thanks for reading and thanks for having a place where DD can be DD

heh everyone, I live in north carolina and my birthday is Oct 23

Welcome, Dads! mickeyncldkd is definitely a man of few words!

 

[stopher1]

heh everyone, I live in north carolina and my birthday is Oct 23

Welcome!

 

[TigerTown]

Here are just a couple of pics from My Polar Bear Plunge. Rest of pics n video can be seen on mt FB page.

===

Would like to thank everyone for any pledges they may have made.My team raised over $5600.00, and the whole plunge raised over $126,000.00 .I and the Special Olympics thank you

Wow you have to be really dedicated to do that! Good Job.

 

[TigerTown]

heh everyone, I live in north carolina and my birthday is Oct 23

Welcome!

Hey guys just joined. Have been reading all day and really enjoyed the banter. Our count down is short and this is our 6th trip as a family and we are still all stoked.

Welcome!

Hello! I wish I would have found this thread a long time ago.. I thought I was the only father that was obsessed openly with Disney World.

My name is Carl and I will tell you guys how A mouse snuck into my brain, then into my heart.

They say it all started with a Mouse.. with me it all started with an easy way to get my whole vacation planned, paid for and forgotten.
In 2007 I wanted to surprise my beautiful, wonderful, young at heart, wife with a vacation. (the kids were leaving for the summer so...) I got to thinking about what she likes.. what she doesnt like. she doesnt like sitting on the beach soaking up the rays.. she doesnt like dance clubs or mosquitos.. hmmmm.. I always liked log cabins.. so I did research on the web. "log cabins" after pages and pages I see Wilderness Lodge. "sweet, where is that?" Disney World.. They have roller coasters, my wife loves roller coasters. "Is it as big as that Busch gardens in Williamsburg?" yes. and it may be a little bigger than that.. ( dont laugh! I just didnt know) The most I have heard about Disney is the famous quotes.. I'm going to Disney World! I know you have all heard that.. almost as famous as "WHAS UUUUP"
I am rambling here... Sorry. I called up Disney.. they suggested the deluxe dining plan. didnt suggest ADR's. sure sign me up.

I am all business type of guy sure I laugh and joke but I am the pessimistic
type. My wife is the optimistic type "that guy with the gun isnt gonna hurt anyone" me "I reach for my wallet" Funny how opposites attract. anyway we arrive at the orlando airport and I see this line a mile long at the "magical express" (here we go start of our first relaxing vacation, another blank blank line Just like I expected!) I paid all this money for a line to stand in.. The Wife "the line is moving pretty fast"
I check in there and here is this 70 year old Moron standing there with a stuffed animal on his hand waving at me to get on a bus! WHAT THE BLANK? What have I gotten us into.. this trip did not include kids. (or so I thought)

We get on the bus. now here is Mickey Donald Goofy on a television telling me all about the "best kept secret". great, I have done this before. Just an hour of your time and you get a Certificate for free dinner" Timeshare AHHH I paid all this money and I am going to get a pitch for a timeshare!


We arrive at Wilderness Lodge. The look on my wifes face was the most awestruck little kid look that I have ever seen.. the people were nice the resort was beautiful. The worry wrinkles and the stress of Raising teens was melting away the minute she walked in into the lobby. "ohh its soo pretty" she says. Im thinking "where is that little weasle that wants "just an hour of my time" he never showed up.

Whats the first thing a first timer wants to see when going to Disney? Magic Kingdom thats what. Gotta ride a boat.. hmm not so bad. we get there and I notice this crowd going through the turnstiles.. I am thinking I will wait on the boat launch bench, go ahead I will be right here when you are done with that MOUSE.. My wife "come on honey, the line is moving pretty fast"

The stress and pessimistic attitude slowly dissapeared as the Mouse started soaking in. we were two adults that slowly became two teenagers with discoveries around every corner. I bought her Pal Mickey, (he is Kind of cute) we went to cindarella castle and there was a sword in the stone. I am man I get that out of there.. nope not me.. My wife says step aside.. let mickey do it. pal mickey grabs the sword.. what happens? it rises from the stone just as those kodak people were snapping photos of us! (bought the CD) With the transformation complete. I am 16 she is 15 and we are running through the park looking for our next ride or ice cream cone or greasy french fry.

we were hooked on Disney. ("best kept secret" be uhhm darned!)


Thanks for reading and thanks for having a place where DD can be DD

Great Story...Welcome!

 

[TigerTown]

Has anyone done the Fantasmic Dinner Package, How does it work, I read you can use your DP on it, but are the reserved seats extra or are they included

We have done it twice, but the last time was about 3 years ago. The VIP seating is included. I do recall being able to use the DP for it. The thing I remember most about it was that we had to eat so darn early. The show was at 8, but our "dinner" reservation was for 3:45. They handed us the VIP card (good for our entire party) when they brought the check. And at that time anyway, we had to show up for the VIP entry about an hour before the show down by the main entrance of the Studios, at the Oscar's Filling Station, which I believe is the stroller rental place, but I could be wrong about what it actually is... the place at the front with the tow truck sitting in front of it.

But again, the last time was about 3 years ago, so it might have changed since then. Hopefully another Dad has more "current" info for you Ron.

We did it back in 1997 and our experience was about the same as Stopher. We had a Linner and then went back to the filling station a 8PM. It was still worth it. We wouldn't have waited in the lines to see it otherwise.

 

[Wherem I Now]

Here are just a couple of pics from My Polar Bear Plunge. Rest of pics n video can be seen on mt FB page.

===

Would like to thank everyone for any pledges they may have made.My team raised over $5600.00, and the whole plunge raised over $126,000.00 .I and the Special Olympics thank you

good job carl!!! man that water got to be at freezing or just below freezing. CARL SHOULD GET THE COOLEST DAD AWARD!!

I'm gonna vote for him as COLDEST DAD! But that really is awesome Carl.



Welcome new members!

 

[JJ721]

Hello! I wish I would have found this thread a long time ago.. I thought I was the only father that was obsessed openly with Disney World.

My name is Carl and I will tell you guys how A mouse snuck into my brain, then into my heart....

Awesome story Carl. Welcome - you'll find that we are normal (relatively) guys from all walks of life who all have found what type of special place WDW is and are thankful for the memories that have been (and will continue to be) created.

 

[caa1277]

Hello! I wish I would have found this thread a long time ago.. I thought I was the only father that was obsessed openly with Disney World.

My name is Carl and I will tell you guys how A mouse snuck into my brain, then into my heart.

They say it all started with a Mouse.. with me it all started with an easy way to get my whole vacation planned, paid for and forgotten.
In 2007 I wanted to surprise my beautiful, wonderful, young at heart, wife with a vacation. (the kids were leaving for the summer so...) I got to thinking about what she likes.. what she doesnt like. she doesnt like sitting on the beach soaking up the rays.. she doesnt like dance clubs or mosquitos.. hmmmm.. I always liked log cabins.. so I did research on the web. "log cabins" after pages and pages I see Wilderness Lodge. "sweet, where is that?" Disney World.. They have roller coasters, my wife loves roller coasters. "Is it as big as that Busch gardens in Williamsburg?" yes. and it may be a little bigger than that.. ( dont laugh! I just didnt know) The most I have heard about Disney is the famous quotes.. I'm going to Disney World! I know you have all heard that.. almost as famous as "WHAS UUUUP"
I am rambling here... Sorry. I called up Disney.. they suggested the deluxe dining plan. didnt suggest ADR's. sure sign me up.

I am all business type of guy sure I laugh and joke but I am the pessimistic
type. My wife is the optimistic type "that guy with the gun isnt gonna hurt anyone" me "I reach for my wallet" Funny how opposites attract. anyway we arrive at the orlando airport and I see this line a mile long at the "magical express" (here we go start of our first relaxing vacation, another blank blank line Just like I expected!) I paid all this money for a line to stand in.. The Wife "the line is moving pretty fast"
I check in there and here is this 70 year old Moron standing there with a stuffed animal on his hand waving at me to get on a bus! WHAT THE BLANK? What have I gotten us into.. this trip did not include kids. (or so I thought)

We get on the bus. now here is Mickey Donald Goofy on a television telling me all about the "best kept secret". great, I have done this before. Just an hour of your time and you get a Certificate for free dinner" Timeshare AHHH I paid all this money and I am going to get a pitch for a timeshare!


We arrive at Wilderness Lodge. The look on my wifes face was the most awestruck little kid look that I have ever seen.. the people were nice the resort was beautiful. The worry wrinkles and the stress of Raising teens was melting away the minute she walked in into the lobby. "ohh its soo pretty" she says. Im thinking "where is that little weasle that wants "just an hour of my time" he never showed up.

Whats the first thing a first timer wants to see when going to Disney? Magic Kingdom thats what. Gotta ride a boat.. hmm not so bad. we get there and I notice this crowd going through the turnstiles.. I am thinking I will wait on the boat launch bench, go ahead I will be right here when you are done with that MOUSE.. My wife "come on honey, the line is moving pretty fast"

The stress and pessimistic attitude slowly dissapeared as the Mouse started soaking in. we were two adults that slowly became two teenagers with discoveries around every corner. I bought her Pal Mickey, (he is Kind of cute) we went to cindarella castle and there was a sword in the stone. I am man I get that out of there.. nope not me.. My wife says step aside.. let mickey do it. pal mickey grabs the sword.. what happens? it rises from the stone just as those kodak people were snapping photos of us! (bought the CD) With the transformation complete. I am 16 she is 15 and we are running through the park looking for our next ride or ice cream cone or greasy french fry.

we were hooked on Disney. ("best kept secret" be uhhm darned!)

Great story Carl! to the group!

 

[BirdsLightyear]

Ok here I am in a dilemma....long story .....Ok when I came home from are last trip my wife booked are next trip....and it was all simply, but we forgot to send in the deposit...so are reservation canceled. so we rebook it and let me tell you booking for ten ppl is alote of work it probably takes over an hour every time I call...so we send the money in but never heard anything back form then...so in the beginning of the month my wife wanted to pay off some of the balance....and here we go they never received are money...so it canceled again...so now they are telling her we are off the free dinning plan...and with size party free dining is the way to go....so she was on the phone I guess two hours.....worked it all out thank god...so here we go again we go to add deluxe dinning...the lady said it was 1900 and my total jumped higher then I expected to be so I told here that me and my wife have to talk about it...so we did and we called back and the gentlemen told it was 1500 I was like even better...added it.... So we sit there plan all or dinners for three hours...to find out I have to.."HAVE TO" pay 18 percent gratuity...I am all about tipping but trying to be forced to...I was ok we go to a charter meal and cost 300 for hot dogs and french fries and now I have to pay 60 dollars for a tip...or go to a buffet and pay 55 that's is not fitting well in my stomach....so we re-plan everything again for about an hour....for the place we really want to go for dinner.....I mean I might sound a little up tight but if you add those kinds of tips up for my trip I will be paying about 1700 out in tips...so all said down we where off to bed when a lady called and said the messed up are cost he ran us as using the mid pack edge...and she said we would have to pay 3000 for dd dinning...I nearly s... myself....so we were both back and forth saying your wrong,,,so she and my wife start adding the cost up... my wife came to 1900....she came back a would not stop saying she was sorry she muffed up....and for are inconvenience we got VIP passes to see eliminations sounds good right...I guess for dealing with them for so many hours...I literally can say I probably talked to the same ppl at least twice.....So here I am do you think it is worth the money to up grade to deluxe dinning or just sit back for some free food>>> sorry for the rant and raving.