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

[SuperNEMOfan]

I cant contain my excitement much longer 20 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[jrar4ever]

Dis Family - Never to late to join our group... Would you be so kind to share the dates and Resort/Hotel with us when you get your agenda finalized.

Bob

Thanks for the warm welcome! Our dates are July 13th-17th. We are military so we took advantage of the military salute 3 day 2 park hoppers. We are flying from Kansas City, MO to the John Wayne Airport. We are staying at the Radisson Suites Hotel Buena Park ( I hope they are good. Tripadvisor has mixed reviews, but it fit our budget best ). I am still finalizing what we are doing on which day and hope to fit in a visit to Universal Studios as well. I will update when I have that finalized. I have been reading through the Disneyland threads for tips and tricks and I am always open to more if anyone has anything to offer.

 

[RHMH]

Thanks for the warm welcome! Our dates are July 13th-17th. We are military so we took advantage of the military salute 3 day 2 park hoppers. We are flying from Kansas City, MO to the John Wayne Airport. We are staying at the Radisson Suites Hotel Buena Park ( I hope they are good. Tripadvisor has mixed reviews, but it fit our budget best ). I am still finalizing what we are doing on which day and hope to fit in a visit to Universal Studios as well. I will update when I have that finalized. I have been reading through the Disneyland threads for tips and tricks and I am always open to more if anyone has anything to offer.

First, I would like to personally thank you and your family for Serving & Protecting our country.

People from all over the world know & appreciate the family time, separation and courage you and your family have sacrificed and learned to deal with. ---

I would say any hotel at or around Disney will be a ok... No matter where you stay on or off site... Family time at Disney is where it is.... Once again, we welcome you and I will update you information on the front page...

Happy Planning.... Disneyland --- here we come!!!

 

[RHMH]

I cant contain my excitement much longer 20 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's -- Time..........

 

[luulu1999]

HydroGuy will be at DLR July 27-31, staying at the DLH for the first time...

I feel like I will be there the same time as DIS royalty with you there

 

[luulu1999]

Thanks for the warm welcome! Our dates are July 13th-17th. We are military so we took advantage of the military salute 3 day 2 park hoppers. We are flying from Kansas City, MO to the John Wayne Airport. We are staying at the Radisson Suites Hotel Buena Park ( I hope they are good. Tripadvisor has mixed reviews, but it fit our budget best ). I am still finalizing what we are doing on which day and hope to fit in a visit to Universal Studios as well. I will update when I have that finalized. I have been reading through the Disneyland threads for tips and tricks and I am always open to more if anyone has anything to offer.

Thank you and your family for your service!! And welcome fellow Missourian!! I was hoping we would be there the same time and we could do a meet but we will be there 10 days after you guys leave!! We are driving from the Bootheel!! Have an AWESOME first trip...this is our second because we loved the first one so much!!!

 

[RHMH]

I feel like I will be there the same time as DIS royalty with you there

Lulu1999 - I like the Dis Royalty......... Hydroguy... you have a reputation to uphold......

 

[RHMH]

I know everyone is busy..... But, this thread is way to quiet



To the all leaving in a couple of week....I can hear it now.

The people at work are getting tired of you talking about Disney.

Your family is so excited, they can't sleep.

Can't find one of your suitcases.

Need one more pair of shoes.

Someone needs a new swim suit.

Your family is watching instead of helping.

And - You are saying... aren't any of you going to help me?????

It's time for a -- On your mark, get set, Disney here we come.





Let's ----- Disney Style

 

[luulu1999]

hahaha my co-worker that is in same office as me has already told me to shut up She still has 42 days of listening to it!!

 

[tanyaegangibson]

I know everyone is busy..... But, this thread is way to quite



To the all leaving in a couple of week....I can hear it now.

The people at work are getting tired of you talking about Disney.

Your family is so excited, they can't sleep.

Can't find one of your suitcases.

Need one more pair of shoes.

Someone needs a new swim suit.

Your family is watching instead of helping.

And - You are saying... aren't any of you going to help me?????

It's time for a -- On your mark, get set, Disney here we come.





Let's ----- Disney Style

The kids and I are getting to work on the pre-trip Disneyland books that we've gotten into making! We make lists of things we want to do, find pics of food we want to eat, etc. and print them out and put them into individual cardboard binders. And then, of course, decorate them with Disney stickers. Lots of stickers. (Yeah, I'm about five years old at heart.)

 

[FFerret]

Some helpful info for the end of July-ers:

Sun rise is almost exactly 6 am
Sun down is almost exactly 8 pm
YMMV

I also have tidal info for the first weekend of August for Laguna Beach if anyone is interested.
We plan to do some tidal poolin' !

Sent from my iPad using DISBoards

 

[SuperNEMOfan]

I know everyone is busy..... But, this thread is way to quite



To the all leaving in a couple of week....I can hear it now.

The people at work are getting tired of you talking about Disney.

Your family is so excited, they can't sleep.

Can't find one of your suitcases.

Need one more pair of shoes.

Someone needs a new swim suit.

Your family is watching instead of helping.

And - You are saying... aren't any of you going to help me?????

It's time for a -- On your mark, get set, Disney here we come.





Let's ----- Disney Style

The wedding has got the best of me! I had my bachelorette and bridal shower this past weekend and this weekend is full of wedding things plus fathers day and birthdays

Needless to say..Im not going to be around much

 

[RHMH]

hahaha my co-worker that is in same office as me has already told me to shut up She still has 42 days of listening to it!!

That's way to

The kids and I are getting to work on the pre-trip Disneyland books that we've gotten into making! We make lists of things we want to do, find pics of food we want to eat, etc. and print them out and put them into individual cardboard binders. And then, of course, decorate them with Disney stickers. Lots of stickers. (Yeah, I'm about five years old at heart.)

You are correct - with Disney in our Hearts - We never grow up....

Some helpful info for the end of July-ers:

Sun rise is almost exactly 6 am
Sun down is almost exactly 8 pm
YMMV

I also have tidal info for the first weekend of August for Laguna Beach if anyone is interested.
We plan to do some tidal poolin' !

Sent from my iPad using DISBoards

Great Information - Thanks so much for sharing...

The wedding has got the best of me! I had my bachelorette and bridal shower this past weekend and this weekend is full of wedding things plus fathers day and birthdays

Needless to say..Im not going to be around much

Looks like you will be all the time until you get back from Disney.. Have fun and don't wear yourself out before you get to Disney.

 

[jacobsmommy]

Does anyone have their touring plans worked out that they'd like to share with each other to critique? I'm struggling with mine...

 

[luulu1999]

Some helpful info for the end of July-ers:

Sun rise is almost exactly 6 am
Sun down is almost exactly 8 pm
YMMV

I also have tidal info for the first weekend of August for Laguna Beach if anyone is interested.
We plan to do some tidal poolin' !

Sent from my iPad using DISBoards

What is this tidal poolin you speak of? We were planning on doing Huntington and Newport beaches?

 

[94bruin]

What is this tidal poolin you speak of? We were planning on doing Huntington and Newport beaches?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tide_pool

It's a fun activity to do, especially if you have kids. However, you have to hit the area when the tide is lower, really best if it is a negative tide.

You can see all sorts of sea life.

 

[RHMH]

Does anyone have their touring plans worked out that they'd like to share with each other to critique? I'm struggling with mine...

This is our agenda...We will follow it pretty close... I don't mean to be a Sargent but we don't stray away from the agenda.

Hope this helps.

July 12
Arrive at hotel, check in and unpack.
Go to Walmart and buy 2 cases of water, gatorade and snacks.
Return to hotel and unpack grocery items.
Communicate with some Dis Friends and meet up for a visit.
Stay in the DTD area until our 7:00 pm dinner reservation at Storyteller Café.
After dinner, go back to hotel and start trip report.

July 13
I am an early riser so I will probably go get coffee, shower and get on Dis for a while.
Get everyone else up at 6:30am and get them out the door by 7:30 to go to the DLP.
Play until our lunch reservations at BTRBBQ - Lunch 1:20 PM
Take a break after lunch and return to DLP around 6:00 PM, close the park down.



July 14
Same morning routine. Let everyone else sleep until 10:00 AM and then head to Laguna Beach and Dana's Beach.
Return to the hotel, do to DTD to eat at Naples Pizzeria - Dinner - 6:00 PM $30.00 Birthday Gift Cert.
After dinner walk around DTD and head back to the hotel.

July 15
Same morning routine. Head to DCA, go to lunch at Rainforest Café - DTD - Lunch - 12:00 Noon $ 25.00 Birthday Gift Cert. Take a hotel break and return to the park around 6:00 PM and close the Park down.

July 16
Same routine as Laguna Beach day. Go to LA/Hollywood.
Return to the hotel around 5:00pm to go to the Anaheim Garden Walk - Bubba Gump - Dinner - 7:00 PM $ 30.00 Birthday Gift Cert. Celebrating My 56th
After dinner walk around Anaheim Garden Walk, then head back to the hotel.

July 17
Same morning routine. Go to DCA and play until 2:00 PM, go to the hotel and rest/swim until we eat at DTD at the Crossroads House of Blues - Dinner - 6:00 PM $ 50.00 off of $ 100.00 ticket from Rest.com bought off of Ebay for $ 6.50. Return to the park and close the park down.

July 18
Same morning routine. Go to DLP, play and eat at the Plaza - Lunch - No Reservation Accepted - So We Are Walk In's. We will stay at the park all day until closing.

July 19
Same morning routine. Go to DTD and eat breakfast and then head home around 2:00 PM

WOW!!! - I feel as if I have already been to Disneyland...



AND - of course I will find the group of July Disers going the same time as us and PM my phone number (Call or Text) so we can meet up if they can fit it in their schedule.. I am very flexible.. I love visiting Disney and I love meeting new Dis Friends...

 

[luulu1999]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tide_pool

It's a fun activity to do, especially if you have kids. However, you have to hit the area when the tide is lower, really best if it is a negative tide.

You can see all sorts of sea life.

Thanks, is the tide low at certain times of the day or is it certain seasons....or how do I know if it is a good time for us to go? Our beach day is going to be July 30th

 

[rickenmartin78]

This is our agenda...We will follow it pretty close... I don't mean to be a Sargent but we don't stray away from the agenda. Hope this helps. July 12 Arrive at hotel, check in and unpack. Go to Walmart and buy 2 cases of water, gatorade and snacks. Return to hotel and unpack grocery items. Communicate with some Dis Friends and meet up for a visit. Stay in the DTD area until our 7:00 pm dinner reservation at Storyteller Café. After dinner, go back to hotel and start trip report. July 13 I am an early riser so I will probably go get coffee, shower and get on Dis for a while. Get everyone else up at 6:30am and get them out the door by 7:30 to go to the DLP. Play until our lunch reservations at BTRBBQ - Lunch 1:20 PM Take a break after lunch and return to DLP around 6:00 PM, close the park down. July 14 Same morning routine. Let everyone else sleep until 10:00 AM and then head to Laguna Beach and Dana's Beach. Return to the hotel, do to DTD to eat at Naples Pizzeria - Dinner - 6:00 PM $30.00 Birthday Gift Cert. After dinner walk around DTD and head back to the hotel. July 15 Same morning routine. Head to DCA, go to lunch at Rainforest Café - DTD - Lunch - 12:00 Noon $ 25.00 Birthday Gift Cert. Take a hotel break and return to the park around 6:00 PM and close the Park down. July 16 Same routine as Laguna Beach day. Go to LA/Hollywood. Return to the hotel around 5:00pm to go to the Anaheim Garden Walk - Bubba Gump - Dinner - 7:00 PM $ 30.00 Birthday Gift Cert. Celebrating My 56th After dinner walk around Anaheim Garden Walk, then head back to the hotel. July 17 Same morning routine. Go to DCA and play until 2:00 PM, go to the hotel and rest/swim until we eat at DTD at the Crossroads House of Blues - Dinner - 6:00 PM $ 50.00 off of $ 100.00 ticket from Rest.com bought off of Ebay for $ 6.50. Return to the park and close the park down. July 18 Same morning routine. Go to DLP, play and eat at the Plaza - Lunch - No Reservation Accepted - So We Are Walk In's. We will stay at the park all day until closing. July 19 Same morning routine. Go to DTD and eat breakfast and then head home around 2:00 PM WOW!!! - I feel as if I have already been to Disneyland... AND - of course I will find the group of July Disers going the same time as us and PM my phone number (Call or Text) so we can meet up if they can fit it in their schedule.. I am very flexible.. I love visiting Disney and I love meeting new Dis Friends...

Can't wait for the trip reports!

 

[rickenmartin78]

I know everyone is busy..... But, this thread is way to quiet To the all leaving in a couple of week....I can hear it now. The people at work are getting tired of you talking about Disney. Your family is so excited, they can't sleep. Can't find one of your suitcases. Need one more pair of shoes. Someone needs a new swim suit. Your family is watching instead of helping. And - You are saying... aren't any of you going to help me????? It's time for a -- On your mark, get set, Disney here we come. Let's ----- Disney Style

I just happen to have the iPod on shuffle tonight for the commute home when It's a Small World came on. I have found a 3:30am alarm for the day of our departure!!!