*** The Official 2014 - DLR -July Thread ***(We All Have Been There & Back Home)

[pepe3penelope]

Hello - I have updated our trip report.... the only thing I have left is the closing paragraph. The girls are getting ready to hit the park and shop at DTD while I check out and load the car. I will meet them around 11:30 - 12 noon then on our way back to the real world.. Thanks Bob

Thank you again for all your hard work! Thank you for sharing about your trip daily! Get home safely!

 

[RHMH]

Safe travels Bob!

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Thank you again for all your hard work! Thank you for sharing about your trip daily! Get home safely!

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[94bruin]

I'm sorry we didn't get to meet up either, though I feel like I know you through your great trip report! Safe travels back home!

 

[BensWife]

Finished my trip report, if you would like to read it!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3305419

Bob, we are sorry we missed you too! Glad you had a great time like we did!

 

[sleepymouse]

We have all been waiting for this Special Day. We wish for you, The Magic of Disney & Laughter to fill your Hearts. * Have Lots of Fun & We All Wish You Safe Travels July 20 Crystal1313 Jenjersnap Prissyms Musicalmama21 Congo Queen July 21 Sleepymouse Godzilla55 Good Morning Everyone - Sorry I had to post July 20th and 21st together.. I will be on the road the day the 21st is up for posting.. Thanks

Thanks for the kind send-off. I am glad you had a great trip We are driving down Monday morning from the Bay Area and looking forward to a great trip.

 

[luulu1999]

Just officially finished packing!!! Yaaay

 

[coastermom]

Being a vet at WDW this was a huge change for us . First off let me just say that the 3 hour time difference between NYC and LA killed us . After a long flight and an even longer battle with the rent a car place ( LONG STORY ) we were in our room at about 3 and pool side by 3:30 -4 PM .. Now I loved the pool area but with such a large hotel get more chairs !!!

We had 5 days in DL / CA with that being said we did everything we wanted and more we even waited to see Anna & Elsa .. Now we are all pretty much adults in our group and was told 2and 1/2 -3 hours for A&E now I am not going to get a FP for A&E in WDW in Sept so I waited it out . I just want to say this story did not happen to me but I was never so dissapointed in a Disney Cast member as I was this past Thursday . Granted it was crowded it was the 59th anniversary day and we did not get on line till 8:30 AM A nice family was infront of us they were from Peru and had two little kids a nice family from Cali was behind us . At about 3 and 1/2 hours now the mom from peru had to change one child and left the line ( which was allowed because not everyone had to wait only one person ) now the dad is there with a little one no older then 4 who has fallen asleep in his arms . Granted he did try to get the stroller on line which was a no no but the cast member was rude , nasty and yelled at him like it was murder he was commiting !! it was very dissapointing and this was not the first time we had seen this type of behavior from cast members . Now he must leave the line and get the stroller to the Parking area so we as nice people say we will hold his spot as his wife has not yet returned . WEll this CM yelled at went off that we were not family and could not hold his spot on and on .. Listen I get the rules but we are 3 and 1/2 hours into a line where the sun is beating down on us it is hot there are kids crying and the line moves like turtles . I get everyone wants to see A&E but move the line along there is no need for a family to be in there for 15-20 min at a time !! You tell people 2and 1/2 -3 hours and it is now well over 3 going on 4 . We did save the mans spot and not one person on line complained about it . We as well as the family that was yelled at did see the person in charge of the A&E line and spoke to him about the CM in question . He was very sorry but I told him NEVER have I seen CM act the way they do in DL . I visit WDW often and NEVER have I seen or heard CM act the way they do in DL . Parade time , lines and just speaking to some CM not all was like we were just annoying to them and after spending that amount of $$$$ to go there I was just not impressed ! I would go back to DL but not really sure I would spend as much time there as I will going to see more sights . We did see the Hollywood sign , went to Magic Mountain , went to Newport beach and did things we wanted but spent alot of time in DL /CA where you really see the people who work for Disney the most . DL was also a very season pass holder type of park where many are locals and not just tourist and WDW is all tourist most of the time and I think that is where the service question comes into play ( IMHO ) . The people in DL are not as consious of the tourist as the people in WDW .

 

[RHMH]

We have all been waiting for this Special Day.​

We wish for you, The Magic of Disney & Laughter to fill your Hearts.​

*​

Have Lots of Fun & We All Wish You Safe Travels​

July 22
Mickeybell ​

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[Godzilla55]

Rolled in at 12:30 am and checked in to Desert Inn. Cant get the kids out of bed for rope drop this morning. Unreal!

Looking forward to a magical day!

 

[RHMH]

Rolled in at 12:30 am and checked in to Desert Inn. Cant get the kids out of bed for rope drop this morning. Unreal!

Looking forward to a magical day!

Glad you made it to DINEYLAND... Wake up sleepy heads, it's time to visit Mickey and the Gang....

Have Fun.

Bob

 

[RHMH]

Being a vet at WDW this was a huge change for us . First off let me just say that the 3 hour time difference between NYC and LA killed us . After a long flight and an even longer battle with the rent a car place ( LONG STORY ) we were in our room at about 3 and pool side by 3:30 -4 PM .. Now I loved the pool area but with such a large hotel get more chairs !!!

We had 5 days in DL / CA with that being said we did everything we wanted and more we even waited to see Anna & Elsa .. Now we are all pretty much adults in our group and was told 2and 1/2 -3 hours for A&E now I am not going to get a FP for A&E in WDW in Sept so I waited it out . I just want to say this story did not happen to me but I was never so dissapointed in a Disney Cast member as I was this past Thursday . Granted it was crowded it was the 59th anniversary day and we did not get on line till 8:30 AM A nice family was infront of us they were from Peru and had two little kids a nice family from Cali was behind us . At about 3 and 1/2 hours now the mom from peru had to change one child and left the line ( which was allowed because not everyone had to wait only one person ) now the dad is there with a little one no older then 4 who has fallen asleep in his arms . Granted he did try to get the stroller on line which was a no no but the cast member was rude , nasty and yelled at him like it was murder he was commiting !! it was very dissapointing and this was not the first time we had seen this type of behavior from cast members . Now he must leave the line and get the stroller to the Parking area so we as nice people say we will hold his spot as his wife has not yet returned . WEll this CM yelled at went off that we were not family and could not hold his spot on and on .. Listen I get the rules but we are 3 and 1/2 hours into a line where the sun is beating down on us it is hot there are kids crying and the line moves like turtles . I get everyone wants to see A&E but move the line along there is no need for a family to be in there for 15-20 min at a time !! You tell people 2and 1/2 -3 hours and it is now well over 3 going on 4 . We did save the mans spot and not one person on line complained about it . We as well as the family that was yelled at did see the person in charge of the A&E line and spoke to him about the CM in question . He was very sorry but I told him NEVER have I seen CM act the way they do in DL . I visit WDW often and NEVER have I seen or heard CM act the way they do in DL . Parade time , lines and just speaking to some CM not all was like we were just annoying to them and after spending that amount of $$$$ to go there I was just not impressed ! I would go back to DL but not really sure I would spend as much time there as I will going to see more sights . We did see the Hollywood sign , went to Magic Mountain , went to Newport beach and did things we wanted but spent alot of time in DL /CA where you really see the people who work for Disney the most . DL was also a very season pass holder type of park where many are locals and not just tourist and WDW is all tourist most of the time and I think that is where the service question comes into play ( IMHO ) . The people in DL are not as consious of the tourist as the people in WDW .

WOW!! sorry you had to experience CM's not being hospitable. I would have done the same thing as you saving a spot for the family from Peru... it's a nice feeling when you are able to help someone in need. When Midori was very young, we were able to experience the same kind of help when we needed it.

Happy Day to you and your family

Bob

 

[RHMH]

Just officially finished packing!!! Yaaay

Luulu - You go Friend....

 

[Dismamx2]

So excited for everyone going to Disneyland soon

I can't believe we've been and gone

I hope you are all recovered from your journey home Bob?! We are suffering badly with jet-lag. It always gets me a few days after we get home

 

[RHMH]

So excited for everyone going to Disneyland soon

I can't believe we've been and gone

I hope you are all recovered from your journey home Bob?! We are suffering badly with jet-lag. It always gets me a few days after we get home

Returned home around 11:30 AM Sunday... WOOOOO!! Jet Lag, that's not fun.

I am at work today....

 

[coastermom]

WOW!! sorry you had to experience CM's not being hospitable. I would have done the same thing as you saving a spot for the family from Peru... it's a nice feeling when you are able to help someone in need. When Midori was very young, we were able to experience the same kind of help when we needed it.

Happy Day to you and your family

Bob

Thanks Bob I was very suprised by some CM in general . I am not saying DL is all bad but many who only visit WDW are going to be suprised by the amount of regular pass holders that are there daily and I believe that in WDW there are not as many pass holders and they will go more out of the way for the tourist .. We were there for 5 days in both parks and were very suprised by the Mad T Party and the Social Groups not that they bothered anyone but were were taken back by the "GANG"/ "MOTORCYCLE " type of outfits with Mickey Mouse on them or different Disney Characters on them ... I live in NYC and not so much suprises me but this did ! We are going to WDW in Sept after DL this July so I am going to be on the look out for the differences in cast members !

 

[musicalmama21]

I'm not sure we can top this trip. Last night after Fantasmic, my man proposed!! Disneyland will hold a special place in my heart forever!!

 

[luulu1999]

I'm not sure we can top this trip. Last night after Fantasmic, my man proposed!! Disneyland will hold a special place in my heart forever!!

AWWW How awesome!!!! Congrats!!!!

 

[pepe3penelope]

I'm not sure we can top this trip. Last night after Fantasmic, my man proposed!! Disneyland will hold a special place in my heart forever!!

Wow!!!! Congratulations!!! That's awesome!

 

[Keels]

Checked in (and upgraded!) for my flight to LAX tomorrow! I won't be at DLR until Thursday, but I'm super excited to beat the heat here in TX and get to see L.A. and Santa Monica!!

Guess I'll go update my PTR/TR with my final (for now!) plans!!

 

[rickenmartin78]

I'm not sure we can top this trip. Last night after Fantasmic, my man proposed!! Disneyland will hold a special place in my heart forever!!

Awesome! Congratulations!