*** The Official July 2014 thread, join us won't you? ***

[MrsPMC00]

Hello
I've seen around the boards that during very busy times they may open parks earlier. The schedule for the July 4th week has no early magic hours. Do they sometimes change the schedules?

There are some AM EMH the week of the 4th - Epcot has them on 7/1, AK on 7/2, etc.

Here is a link to the TA park hours calendar - https://media.disneywebcontent.com/StaticFiles/ParkHours/WDWTravelAgent_July.pdf

 

[Koh1977]

There are some AM EMH the week of the 4th - Epcot has them on 7/1, AK on 7/2, etc. Here is a link to the TA park hours calendar - https://media.disneywebcontent.com/StaticFiles/ParkHours/WDWTravelAgent_July.pdf

And MK opens at 8am on the 3rd and 4th (not EMH, just normal hours).

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[bethy37]

Ohh I must have checked a wrong calendar the first time. Thanks. I plan in being at mk on that July 4th rope drop definitely

 

[Koh1977]

Ohh I must have checked a wrong calendar the first time. Thanks. I plan in being at mk on that July 4th rope drop definitely

I would suggest being there by 7 then? Anybody else agree?

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[lovestoread]

I am going July 2-10th! Staying at CBR for the first time!

 

[bangzoom6877]

We have some ADR changes. On July 24th, I cancelled Plaza lunch at noon and replaced it with LTT at 11:45am. Also, I added Hollywood & Vine at 10:30 am on July 26th, and we're also going to HBD for the Fantasmic! Dinner Package at 5:30 on July 26th.

 

[lovestoread]

Sorry about the sunburn. I've had way too many bad ones and I always wear SPF 50 now. I'm always reapplying at WDW and also for the kids!

I looked at the park hours. Nothing affects out plans. We take advantage of the morning EMH and those are the same as the last time I checked. I'm sure when the boys get older we will take advantage of the evening EMH though!

I'm thinking of trying to get a FP+ for Be Our Guest even though we have an early lunch at LTT. DS9 has nut allergies, and BOG is the only place from what I've read, where he could have fresh baked goods. And he does love cupcakes. We do have a dinner ADR there on the last night of our trip, but several days before that we will also be at MK, so I'm thinking of maybe making a 2:00 ADR (that's around the time we leave the park), getting a few cupcakes and bringing them back to the hotel. I could freeze them and he could have a different one each day for a few days. I could always bring an empty container in my backpack in case they don't do cupcakes to go. Then on the last night when we go there for dinner he could order a cupcake for dessert. But...I wonder how easy it will be to get. FP+ for BOG. I know it's not part of the 3 ride FP+ but I've read that is could be difficult to get.

If you make a Fastpass for BOG Lunch, does that count as one of the 3 for the day?
Thanks!

 

[yce22princess]

If you make a Fastpass for BOG Lunch, does that count as one of the 3 for the day? Thanks!

No, it doesn't count toward your 3.

 

[lovestoread]

THANK YOU! That is great news!

 

[thrillridejunkie]

Hello fellow July Diser's. Just wondering what you all think about the announcement that Disney is working on a system that will allow extra FP+ selections after using the first 3, and perhaps being able to park hop with FP+ also? I am personally excited to hear it & I really hope they have it up and running by the time our group get there!

 

[bangzoom6877]

Hello fellow July Diser's. Just wondering what you all think about the announcement that Disney is working on a system that will allow extra FP+ selections after using the first 3, and perhaps being able to park hop with FP+ also? I am personally excited to hear it & I really hope they have it up and running by the time our group get there!

I think it's a great idea. I just feel like I wouldn't count on availability. To my knowledge, you have to use all of your FP+ first before adding more. That means using them earlier in the day when crowds are lighter anyway. So by the time someone goes to get another FP, they may be gone, especially for the most popular attractions. I think the best use of it would be to try and ride something again, that way people get to at least ride it the first time and possibly enjoy it again without a very long wait. Using it for more than one park is excellent I'm my opinion, although we've never done park hopping. But I think many people would benefit from that.

 

[DisneyMomFanatic]

I am going July 2-10th! Staying at CBR for the first time!

to our group. Glad to have you on board. Have fun, ask all your questions and plan the best vacation ever!

 

[mystery222184]

Just got under the 100 Day mark! 99 Days and almost 20 hours until we take off ~ it can't come soon enough!

 

[bangzoom6877]

Just got under the 100 Day mark! 99 Days and almost 20 hours until we take off ~ it can't come soon enough!

Woo-hoo!!! It always feels that much closer to be in double digits. We're at 91 days until we hit the road, and 93 until we check in at BWV. Can't wait but I love this time, looking forward to everything.

 

[bethy37]

Any summer veterans I have a question. I have a rope drop questions.
1. How much can you get done usually in that first 2 hours?
2. Would you fast pass TSMM or go there first thing
I'm driving my family nuts with a this planning!!

 

[bangzoom6877]

Any summer veterans I have a question. I have a rope drop questions. 1. How much can you get done usually in that first 2 hours? 2. Would you fast pass TSMM or go there first thing I'm driving my family nuts with a this planning!!

1. You could get plenty done! We've had 11:30 lunch ADRs and got lots done in those two and a half hours, although we haven't done FP+ yet. All of this depends on which rides are your priorities. If they're the more popular ones, those lines get longer quickly so you would get fewer done.

2. It depends. If they want to go on the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, I would have them go straight there and get a FP+ for TSMM. we are doing this on one of our DHS days. Both RnR and TSMM are in the same tier for FP+, meaning you can FP+ both on the same day. On our other DHS day we're doing the reverse, and going to TSMM first thing, and getting FP+ for RnR for DH and ds9. If you're not doing RnR, I'd say just go to TSMM first thing, or if you want to ride it twice, then ride it first thing and also reserve a FP+ for it. Sorry, I know I'm giving you too many options!

 

[bethy37]

Thanks!
My kids are too short for the coaster so I might go to the TSMM first and get a fast pass so they can do it twice. My son will go crazy for Disney jr.

 

[bethy37]

About rope drop could I get Peter Pan, Winnie the poo and Ariel done before it gets crazy and I start using FP at 11 or so?
I'm driving myself nuts

 

[ddluvsdisney]

About rope drop could I get Peter Pan, Winnie the poo and Ariel done before it gets crazy and I start using FP at 11 or so? I'm driving myself nuts

I'm sure you'll be able to do that and more if you're there first thing.

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[bangzoom6877]

Thanks! My kids are too short for the coaster so I might go to the TSMM first and get a fast pass so they can do it twice. My son will go crazy for Disney jr.

About rope drop could I get Peter Pan, Winnie the poo and Ariel done before it gets crazy and I start using FP at 11 or so? I'm driving myself nuts

It is really great to do TSMM twice if you can. We did this on our last trip, with the old fastpass. I went straight to the FP machine and grabbed FPs for the four of us, and DH and the boys walked at a more leisurely pace to meet me at the standby line so we could also go on first thing. It worked out great. The boys were so happy to go on again later in the morning! It's a fun ride, plus it's a game so they tried to beat their previous score.

Peter Pan, Winnie the Pooh and Ariel should be done with plenty of time to still do Mad Tea Party, it's a small world, and philharmagic before having to worry about making it to an 11a, FP+.

I drive myself crazy with all the planning, so I completely understand!