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

[violetjaymom]

Got Disney mail today!!!!! Can't wait...magic bands will be shipped by the end of the week! It's getting closer & closer

We got disney mail yesterday... I think our magic bands ship next week!!

 

[Koh1977]

We got disney mail yesterday... I think our magic bands ship next week!!

What Mickey Mail??

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[LovesDonald]

Mother/Daughter only trip WLR
Just the "big" girls are going and leaving the boys at home to golf.
Excited, as we haven't been to DWD in 5 years as a family.
Using Disney Rewards too!
Trying to do all this planning ahead of time is making me nuts!
Is there anywhere that I can find the times to some of the shows at the parks?
Looking for Finding Nemo Musical. The last time FP shows is 3:00, but I swear I've read somewhere here that there are later ones.
We're both getting excited.

 

[mike the canuck]

That is exactly what we did. We had a Land fast pass that I didn't even know if we would use since we would usually just walk on it especially later in the evening or early in the day so I switched our Land fast pass with Soarin'. Now we have both Soarin and test track. My son is so happy because it's his birthday!

This happened to me too. Now I have Fastpasses for Soarin and TT on July 4th. It's going to be a good day

 

[think-like-tink]

Got Disney mail today!!!!! Can't wait...magic bands will be shipped by the end of the week! It's getting closer & closer

YAY, What Mickey Mail did you get?

I checked our first set of MB this morning and it says "act fast, they may ship any time". Woohoo. We are getting close

 

[yce22princess]

YAY, What Mickey Mail did you get? I checked our first set of MB this morning and it says "act fast, they may ship any time". Woohoo. We are getting close

It's the luggage tags booklet.

 

[think-like-tink]

We are at 31 days out, I hope to get Mickey Mail soon.

 

[violetjaymom]

What Mickey Mail?? Sent from my iPad using DISBoards

Ours was one of those incredibles booklets that has the magnet..only thing on the magnet this time to remember was our check in day..like I really needed help remembering that lol..39 days to go

 

[think-like-tink]

I was impressed with the magnet we received months ago with dates to remember on it. My kids LOVE it. It doesn't take much

 

[SRUAlmn]

I was impressed with the magnet we received months ago with dates to remember on it. My kids LOVE it. It doesn't take much

Same here We received ours a few months ago and it's been hanging on the fridge ever since! I, obviously, know my dates, but I love looking at it

 

[Koh1977]

This happened to me too. Now I have Fastpasses for Soarin and TT on July 4th. It's going to be a good day

I have a FP for Illuminations on the 4th and although it would've been nice to have another a Tier 1 with the glitch, I will be happy with what we have.

Trying to decide whether to FP Maelstrom or just ride standby after our breakfast ADR at Akershus since it should be right around 11ish...

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[SRUAlmn]

I have a FP for Illuminations on the 4th and although it would've been nice to have another a Tier 1 with the glitch, I will be happy with what we have.

Trying to decide whether to FP Maelstrom or just ride standby after our breakfast ADR at Akershus since it should be right around 11ish...

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I would say to do standby. World Showcase opens at 11, and since you'll be at Akershus you'll be RIGHT there. I think you'd be better off doing standby at that time, and the line shouldn't be more than 10-15 minutes, if that.

 

[bangzoom6877]

Same here We received ours a few months ago and it's been hanging on the fridge ever since! I, obviously, know my dates, but I love looking at it

Same here!! I also love looking at what we've already accomplished on those dates!

 

[tamarag]

We are staying at Bonnet Creek July 18th-August 1st...

I am SO confused with the new FP+ , Magic Bands, reservations and everything else. How do the new Fast Passes work if you are staying at a timeshare. Bonnet Creek is technically on property but I am not sure if it qualifies for the new Fast Pass...


Help!

 

[Koh1977]

We are staying at Bonnet Creek July 18th-August 1st... I am SO confused with the new FP+ , Magic Bands, reservations and everything else. How do the new Fast Passes work if you are staying at a timeshare. Bonnet Creek is technically on property but I am not sure if it qualifies for the new Fast Pass... Help!

You can link your tickets in MDE and should be able to schedule FPs at 30 days out.

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[tamarag]

You can link your tickets in MDE and should be able to schedule FPs at 30 days out.

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Awesome! We have been a dozen times and have always bought tickets at the gate...Where is the best place to buy tickets in advance? I need 7 tickets! Yikes! I'd love to be able to book FP's in advance!

 

[SRUAlmn]

Awesome! We have been a dozen times and have always bought tickets at the gate...Where is the best place to buy tickets in advance? I need 7 tickets! Yikes! I'd love to be able to book FP's in advance!

The only two places I'd suggest would be directly through Disney or through Undercover Tourist. The savings through UT are minimal, but if you're buying 7 tickets it might be worth looking into. The downside is that you have to wait for them to ship and receive them before you can link them (which might not fit your time frame now.) with Disney, they link to your MDX account right when you purchase them! You can't make any FP reservations until you have tickets linked.

 

[tamarag]

The only two places I'd suggest would be directly through Disney or through Undercover Tourist. The savings through UT are minimal, but if you're buying 7 tickets it might be worth looking into. The downside is that you have to wait for them to ship and receive them before you can link them (which might not fit your time frame now.) with Disney, they link to your MDX account right when you purchase them! You can't make any FP reservations until you have tickets linked.

Thank you. It looks like UT and directly through WDW are the same price. May as well go through WDW. Thanks again!

 

[LUVDisney1975]

Our Magic Bands have arrived!!!!! Only 22 more days!!!!!! We are beyond excited!!!!!

 

[SRUAlmn]

Thank you. It looks like UT and directly through WDW are the same price. May as well go through WDW. Thanks again!

If you subscribe to Mousesavers.com they send out a monthly newsletter on the 15th of each month with a special discount link. This will bring the price down a little. Also, UT prices INCLUDE tax and fees. The prices on the Disney site are BEFORE taxes and fees. Put the tickets in your cart to see what the final price will be. Then you can make an equal comparison. Like I said earlier, the savings are minimal ($15-$20) for most ticket combinations, but with 7 people it might save you enough to be worth it. Since you're traveling in July, my choice would probably be to go with WDW so you can immediately link your tickets and have the peace of mind of being able to book FP as soon as your day arrives