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[Ferrentinos]

So I took a nap and woke up at 12 to book and we got everything we wanted. I was especially excited to get Elsa and Anna so easily. Then....it took me until 2:30 to fall back asleep because all the plans were going around in my mind. So, a little tired this morning, but it was all worth it.

Yay!!! Happy to hear you got all that you wanted!!!! The little bit of lack of sleep will be worth it when you're at WDW and enjoying the benefits of booking those FP's!!!!

 

[Aristocath]

So now I'm a little confused about MM. I purchased it about 2 months ago when I called to add the room discount. It shows up on the MDE page for me and it's listed in my documents that Disney sent me last week. But they didn't send a card or code so I'm assuming it's all linked and will be on my Magic Bands when they arrive.

In other news: 30 DAYS!

 

[think-like-tink]

So now I'm a little confused about MM. I purchased it about 2 months ago when I called to add the room discount. It shows up on the MDE page for me and it's listed in my documents that Disney sent me last week. But they didn't send a card or code so I'm assuming it's all linked and will be on my Magic Bands when they arrive.

In other news: 30 DAYS!

for you!

 

[ddluvsdisney]

So I took a nap and woke up at 12 to book and we got everything we wanted. I was especially excited to get Elsa and Anna so easily. Then....it took me until 2:30 to fall back asleep because all the plans were going around in my mind. So, a little tired this morning, but it was all worth it.

That is so me- falling asleep at 9. My boys go to sleep later than me now. I feel so old!!
Glad you got the A&E. I can't book til 30 days out which will be Sat. I just want MT for our first day.

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[SRUAlmn]

So I took a nap and woke up at 12 to book and we got everything we wanted. I was especially excited to get Elsa and Anna so easily.

Then....it took me until 2:30 to fall back asleep because all the plans were going around in my mind. So, a little tired this morning, but it was all worth it.

That's what happened to me, too! It took about 40 minutes to book them all because I had to edit a lot, and then I had all this adrenaline and my plans were going over and over in my head and I couldn't fall asleep Oh, what Disney does to us! So glad you got everything set the way you wanted it!

 

[wintershawl]

So now I'm a little confused about MM. I purchased it about 2 months ago when I called to add the room discount. It shows up on the MDE page for me and it's listed in my documents that Disney sent me last week. But they didn't send a card or code so I'm assuming it's all linked and will be on my Magic Bands when they arrive.

In other news: 30 DAYS!

Yes, it will only show as linked to the MB of the person whose name everything is booked under. However, anyone in the party will be linked to that MM account. I had to look at this because it was listed on my husband's band and not mine, even though I do all the planning. But, the trip is booked under his name.

 

[arharris]

Be prepared to be completely bitten by the Disney bug...adults and kids alike!

I was always kinda meh about a disney trip until I started planning it.

 

[RHMH]

Hello - My Friends ---

Just wanted to come by and Hijack the July Thread for a moment.

Midori just graduated 8th Grade and OMG High School this fall... Where has the time gone? Midori is growing up to fast.... She is already talking about Catholic Colleges, OMG - I haven't even started paying for her High School yet. Tuition has doubled from Elementary

Miss you guy's - All of our trips are so close..I have learned so much about DLR and how easy it is to plan since there are only 2 parks and limited amount of eateries....

 

[think-like-tink]

Hello - My Friends ---

Just wanted to come by and Hijack the July Thread for a moment.

Midori just graduated 8th Grade and OMG High School this fall... Where has the time gone? Midori is growing up to fast.... She is already talking about Catholic Colleges, OMG - I haven't even started paying for her High School yet. Tuition has doubled from Elementary

Miss you guy's - All of our trips are so close..I have learned so much about DLR and how easy it is to plan since there are only 2 parks and limited amount of eateries....

Congratulations to Midori. She looks so very pretty in her gown!

 

[Ferrentinos]

Hello - My Friends ---

Just wanted to come by and Hijack the July Thread for a moment.

Midori just graduated 8th Grade and OMG High School this fall... Where has the time gone? Midori is growing up to fast.... She is already talking about Catholic Colleges, OMG - I haven't even started paying for her High School yet. Tuition has doubled from Elementary

Miss you guy's - All of our trips are so close..I have learned so much about DLR and how easy it is to plan since there are only 2 parks and limited amount of eateries....

Congratulations Midori! So exciting! We are looking to go out to DLR in 2017 on our way out to Aulani for our 10 year anniversary. Can't wait to hear about your experiences!

Did everyone see that FOLK is starting up on Sunday?!?! Keep your eyes peeled for FP+! Make sure if you see if available, you post it here! SO anxious to add it to our touring plan!!!

 

[Aristocath]

Hello - My Friends ---

Just wanted to come by and Hijack the July Thread for a moment.

Midori just graduated 8th Grade and OMG High School this fall... Where has the time gone? Midori is growing up to fast.... She is already talking about Catholic Colleges, OMG - I haven't even started paying for her High School yet. Tuition has doubled from Elementary

Miss you guy's - All of our trips are so close..I have learned so much about DLR and how easy it is to plan since there are only 2 parks and limited amount of eateries....

Wow! I saw this picture and immediately thought "Holy Family!" Very crazy but that is my church and we live probably less than a mile from there. Cue the "It's a small world" music! I have an 8th grade son so I wonder if they made 1st communion together.

Have a great trip to DLR. We had a wonderful visit when we went.

Cathy

 

[arharris]

Congrats!

 

[RHMH]

Wow! I saw this picture and immediately thought "Holy Family!" Very crazy but that is my church and we live probably less than a mile from there. Cue the "It's a small world" music! I have an 8th grade son so I wonder if they made 1st communion together.

Have a great trip to DLR. We had a wonderful visit when we went.

Cathy

WOW - It is a small world... We live on River Park Drive off of Bryant Irvin.

We have 2 things in common Church & Disney Did you recognize my DD in the picture?

 

[Aristocath]

WOW - It is a small world... We live on River Park Drive off of Bryant Irvin.

We have 2 things in common Church & Disney Did you recognize my DD in the picture?

I probably drive near your home all the time. My elderly aunt lives in the River Bend Villas and I'm over there frequently. We are in Ridgmar.

I didn't recognize your daughter but I know a couple of families with kids in her class. I do think I've seen you at church before though. If I see you at mass I'll say hello. We can do a Holy Family DISmeet.

 

[Koh1977]

Was trying for a FP for FOTLK on the 3rd, but nothing yet...although you can get them for June?

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[ddluvsdisney]

Hello - My Friends --- Just wanted to come by and Hijack the July Thread for a moment. Midori just graduated 8th Grade and OMG High School this fall... Where has the time gone? Midori is growing up to fast.... She is already talking about Catholic Colleges, OMG - I haven't even started paying for her High School yet. Tuition has doubled from Elementary Miss you guy's - All of our trips are so close..I have learned so much about DLR and how easy it is to plan since there are only 2 parks and limited

Congrats Midori!! And to dad Bob.
That is so awesome!! Time really does fly. My DS17 will be a senior in Sept. And my DS13 will be in 8th. I feel so very old.

I went to catholic school til 8th grade. I really don't know how my parents paid for it.
We have friends that have kids that go to catholic school, elementary/ middle is doable but forget the H.S. Tuition UGH!!!

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[Princess Michele]

It's 3:30-4:30. I was hoping for 5, as we were only going to enter MK later in the day for our BoG dinner. But this was the latest I could get, and it's close enough.

I read on two different reliabe websites that Anna & Elsa will be meeting from park opening until 30 minutes before regular park closing beginning June 1st. Additional FP+ will be released for the hours after 5:00pm soon. I just checked and they are not showing up yet. If you want to change to a later time I would keep checking MDE or the Theme Park Attractions & Strategies forum because someone will be posting when they are available.

Michele

 

[Princess Michele]

Hello - My Friends ---

Just wanted to come by and Hijack the July Thread for a moment.

Midori just graduated 8th Grade and OMG High School this fall... Where has the time gone? Midori is growing up to fast.... She is already talking about Catholic Colleges, OMG - I haven't even started paying for her High School yet. Tuition has doubled from Elementary

Miss you guy's - All of our trips are so close..I have learned so much about DLR and how easy it is to plan since there are only 2 parks and limited amount of eateries....

Congratulations to you and Midori. She is a lovely young lady. Just wait the next four years will fly by even faster than you can imagine. My oldest is graduating high school next week and I don't know where the years have gone. It seems like just yesterday that she was just an adorable toddler.

I am dreaming of going to Disneyland one day and I am looking forward to hearing all about your trip. I hope you and Midori have a wonderful trip.

Michele

 

[Jessicavoet]

EPCOT does always pose that problem - we tend to do Future World at RD - hit all the major things from 9 - 11amish (or 8 if there is EMH) - then we will walk half way through World Showcase - and have lunch somewhere on that path - we will then take the boat back across the lake to save a little leg-work (I find that World Showcase gets so hot in the middle of the day) - we then tend to return to our resort for 3 hours or so to get out of the sun/take a break - and then around 4pm head back - we will take the boat to the spot where we left off earlier in the day and then walk back through World Showcase. If there were things we missed in Future World, we tend to plan to hit them on our second day that we visit Epcot. Most trips we do 2 days at Epcot for that reason.

I'm not sure if that helps you - but you can use the boats to get back and forth to the back of World Showcase if you want to revisit later in the day - instead of taking a resort break you could easily substitute it with your idea of visiting things in Future World that you missed - Figment, the Living Seas, The Land... all have great things to do inside and out of the heat!

I am worried about the heat and being outside all day in July, but I'm so excited about Epcot and I'm determined to explore the entire world showcase!! We may try something similar to this....

I would keep this trip exactly the way it is. And start planning for the next one at POR.

This sounds like a fabulous idea lol!!


We are 48 days out! And we called to book our room on Eglin AFB (destin, fl) for on the way back, they're all sold out!!!! So we're not really sure what we're going to do now. I'm keeping an eye out for a good hotel deal to come open before then, and we're going to keep calling to see if anyone has cancelled between now and then. But if anyone sees a coupon deal or something for a place near the beach please let me know!!

DS8 and I went to the farmers market today! Today was the opening day for the season, I always love going. Getting to meet local farmers is amazing. We picked up some milk, eggs, butter, breads, and some fruits and vegetables. I'm so glad it's back!!

DS15 has been here for a week now and we are so happy he's here! They've been playing video games and hanging out all week, I love that the two boys get along so well. We may go swimming at my moms pool today if it doesn't rain, the percentage of rain isn't very high but it just looks so gloomy outside so we'll see.

We had some car trouble on the way to Oklahoma, I have nicknamed my BMW "the most beautiful piece of crap I've ever owned." It's been nothing but trouble, when we get back from disney I'm going to start looking for a new car and getting things in order to trade it in.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!!

 

[SRUAlmn]

Hi July Friends! Today we can officially say we're going to WDW NEXT MONTH!!