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

[DisneyMomFanatic]

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.

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!

to the both of you, happy to have you along! I will add you to our front page. LovesDonald, where are you staying so I can add that tii?

 

[BABY_EINSTEIN'S_MOM]

OMG...just booked a last minute 20th anniversary trip without the kids (don't worry they are going in October)!!! I still can't believe I am doing this!! I need lots of info on July 4th festivities!! Woohoo! We will be at Windsor Hills June 28-July 5th!

 

[Koh1977]

OMG...just booked a last minute 20th anniversary trip without the kids (don't worry they are going in October)!!! I still can't believe I am doing this!! I need lots of info on July 4th festivities!! Woohoo! We will be at Windsor Hills June 28-July 5th!

Welcome! We will be at POR 7/2-7/7.

We're doing MK on the 3rd and Epcot on the 4th! but I hear HS has a good fireworks show on the 4th as well. Can't wait to see more info on other things going on!

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[bangzoom6877]

Hi all! So, I have a bad back and it recently got much better after some physical therapy a couple of months ago, then when it got bad again my doctor have me a muscle relaxant for a week and it felt perfect for 2 weeks. On Saturday it started bothering me again. I called my doctor yesterday and he suggested physical therapy again. I went today to my PT. This time instead of a muscle alignment issue, the muscle in my lower back, the right side, is inflamed and that's why I get those spasms sometimes. This time, I didn't do any active physical therapy like last time. This time he worked on it because it was a different kind of problem. He applied heat for about 15 minutes, then he worked on it with massage therapy, and some assisted stretches. Then he used a machine to stimulate the muscle, all to stimulate blood flow to the area and promote healing. Then at the end he applied a cold pack for 15 minutes. It felt better. It gets better and worse now...this was late afternoon today. He said to stop exercising for a couple of days (very hard for me to do as I love to work out), and I go back to him Saturday morning. He said I have to rethink my whole exercise regimen at this point because my muscles are overloaded in that area. I have a feeling that once I'm healed he will have me focus more on cardio and core strength and less with the weights, even though they were light weights.

So, I am very frustrated. I really hope my back is ok for the long car ride to WDW in 37 days. And that is what I'm trying to focus on...37 days until we leave for WDW! He said I should be fine by then, but to take it easy on myself so I stay fine. I don't go on thrill rides (can't because of spinal surgery on my neck three years ago), so my plans won't change. I was already planning to wait for DH and the kids on rides like TT, Space Mountain, Big Thunder, Seven Dwarfs, etc. another thing frustrating me is that I was trying to lose a few pounds before going, giving me a little leeway because I usually gain a few on vacation...it's the only time I don't follow weight watchers religiously.

 

[Jessicavoet]

Thanks, I love doing these and I figure I better do it while they will all still wear them.

Those shirts are awesome! The boys in the family made a very firm "no" when I said something about shirts. Me and DD17 will have princess shirts for one of the days though.

Calling all POR resort vacationers that are there any time from July 18 - 26. I am interested in setting up meet(s)! Let me know if you are in.

me! me!

What Mickey Mail??

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Do you get Mickey Mail if you're not flying?

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

yay!!!!!!!!

 

[Jessicavoet]

We are at 37 days today!! And an AMAZING thing happened!! I posted on Facebook a few days ago that I really wish one of us owned an SUV to take to Florida. The truck is extremely expensive to drive because it takes so much gas, and it's so big that I refuse to drive it so that puts DH driving the entire way from Louisiana to Disney. A friend of mine sent me a message and offered to let us borrow her SUV! She has a Toyota that we would all fit comfortably in, and it does way better on gas! I was so taken back by the offer. I told her I will buy her an amazing souvenir, and when we get back I'll take it to be vacuumed and washed lol.

 

[DisneyMomFanatic]

OMG...just booked a last minute 20th anniversary trip without the kids (don't worry they are going in October)!!! I still can't believe I am doing this!! I need lots of info on July 4th festivities!! Woohoo! We will be at Windsor Hills June 28-July 5th!

to our group. Glad to have you with us. We are also celebrating our 20th anniversary on this trip. We are going later in the month though. I will add you to our front page.

 

[DisneyMomFanatic]

Those shirts are awesome! The boys in the family made a very firm "no" when I said something about shirts. Me and DD17 will have princess shirts for one of the days though.



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Private message me with possible days and times or locations you think might work for your family.

 

[think-like-tink]

Hi all! So, I have a bad back and it recently got much better after some physical therapy a couple of months ago, then when it got bad again my doctor have me a muscle relaxant for a week and it felt perfect for 2 weeks. On Saturday it started bothering me again. I called my doctor yesterday and he suggested physical therapy again. I went today to my PT. This time instead of a muscle alignment issue, the muscle in my lower back, the right side, is inflamed and that's why I get those spasms sometimes. This time, I didn't do any active physical therapy like last time. This time he worked on it because it was a different kind of problem. He applied heat for about 15 minutes, then he worked on it with massage therapy, and some assisted stretches. Then he used a machine to stimulate the muscle, all to stimulate blood flow to the area and promote healing. Then at the end he applied a cold pack for 15 minutes. It felt better. It gets better and worse now...this was late afternoon today. He said to stop exercising for a couple of days (very hard for me to do as I love to work out), and I go back to him Saturday morning. He said I have to rethink my whole exercise regimen at this point because my muscles are overloaded in that area. I have a feeling that once I'm healed he will have me focus more on cardio and core strength and less with the weights, even though they were light weights.

So, I am very frustrated. I really hope my back is ok for the long car ride to WDW in 37 days. And that is what I'm trying to focus on...37 days until we leave for WDW! He said I should be fine by then, but to take it easy on myself so I stay fine. I don't go on thrill rides (can't because of spinal surgery on my neck three years ago), so my plans won't change. I was already planning to wait for DH and the kids on rides like TT, Space Mountain, Big Thunder, Seven Dwarfs, etc. another thing frustrating me is that I was trying to lose a few pounds before going, giving me a little leeway because I usually gain a few on vacation...it's the only time I don't follow weight watchers religiously.

Wow, Bonnie. That sounds really painful. I hope you start to feel better soon.

 

[think-like-tink]

30 days out. Happy dancing going on here.

 

[Aristocath]

16 days until vacation!

My oldest son broke his finger yesterday so I'm hoping that is the thing- you know the one thing that always happens right before vacation that makes things a little hectic. Waiting on the hand specialist to call me back as they may need to remove his fingernail to drain the blood. Sorry if that's TMI- I'm a boy mom!

I was able to switch out a Living with the Land FP+ for a TT one so now I have a TT and Soarin' on the same day.

Also, I've begun putting making clothing lists. Last trip we went in August and some days I got so hot and sweaty or so wet from thunderstorms I went through two outfits a day. And this time I'm taking a very light cardigan to put in the backpack for restaurants and some indoor shows. I get cold very easily and last time I was soaking wet for FOTLK and nearly froze to death.

 

[Koh1977]

Somebody on the July ADR cancel thread said they have a BOG for 4 at 5pm on July 6.

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[Ferrentinos]

We are at 37 days today!! And an AMAZING thing happened!! I posted on Facebook a few days ago that I really wish one of us owned an SUV to take to Florida. The truck is extremely expensive to drive because it takes so much gas, and it's so big that I refuse to drive it so that puts DH driving the entire way from Louisiana to Disney. A friend of mine sent me a message and offered to let us borrow her SUV! She has a Toyota that we would all fit comfortably in, and it does way better on gas! I was so taken back by the offer. I told her I will buy her an amazing souvenir, and when we get back I'll take it to be vacuumed and washed lol.

Wow! That's so generous!! That should make for a great ride down!

30 days out. Happy dancing going on here.

Yay!!!! Getting so close!!!

16 days until vacation!

My oldest son broke his finger yesterday so I'm hoping that is the thing- you know the one thing that always happens right before vacation that makes things a little hectic. Waiting on the hand specialist to call me back as they may need to remove his fingernail to drain the blood. Sorry if that's TMI- I'm a boy mom!

I was able to switch out a Living with the Land FP+ for a TT one so now I have a TT and Soarin' on the same day.

Also, I've begun putting making clothing lists. Last trip we went in August and some days I got so hot and sweaty or so wet from thunderstorms I went through two outfits a day. And this time I'm taking a very light cardigan to put in the backpack for restaurants and some indoor shows. I get cold very easily and last time I was soaking wet for FOTLK and nearly froze to death.

Sounds like you are really getting ready to go! I hope your son's finger feels better soon!! I also carry a light cardigan with me - I find the buses and theaters freezing!!!

33 days to go for me... I am always tweaking and changing things up - today a California Grill reservation opened up so I played with one of our MK nights to make it work. I guess that's the really nice thing about going so many times this year - I feel NO pressure to see and do everything at the parks! I am really trying to enjoy every moment and actually - shockingly - try to relax!!

 

[Harters2WDW]

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!

So glad I found this thread! I had Living with the Land as well (which my husband thought was crazy). Now we have Soarin and TT on the same day. Woo hoo!!

I'm debating FOTLK. I never thought the line was bad. We have Dinosaur right now (which we have never done). But thought about switching it to FOTLK (a must do for us). Thoughts??

 

[yce22princess]

33 days to go for me... I am always tweaking and changing things up - today a California Grill reservation opened up so I played with one of our MK nights to make it work. I guess that's the really nice thing about going so many times this year - I feel NO pressure to see and do everything at the parks! I am really trying to enjoy every moment and actually - shockingly - try to relax!!

We have Cali Grill on 7/16!! When's yours?

 

[SingingMom]

Received our magic bands today! Excited about this mother-daughter trip, but feel bad DH has to stay home and work! So, I made January reservations for three of us! Lol. Logical response, right?! ;-)

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[SRUAlmn]

Received our magic bands today! Excited about this mother-daughter trip, but feel bad DH has to stay home and work! So, I made January reservations for three of us! Lol. Logical response, right?! ;-)

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Completely logical!!!

 

[Koh1977]

So glad I found this thread! I had Living with the Land as well (which my husband thought was crazy). Now we have Soarin and TT on the same day. Woo hoo!! I'm debating FOTLK. I never thought the line was bad. We have Dinosaur right now (which we have never done). But thought about switching it to FOTLK (a must do for us). Thoughts??

My son(7) and I hated Dinosaur. We have FPs for FOTLK simply because I heard the standby line is crazy right now and FPs are taking up most of the seats?? Not sure exactly how they let that happen, but...I decided to go for a FP then so we're sure to get in and hopefully get a decent seat.

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[Koh1977]

Also, 20 days!! Just did my Garden Grocery order! And my updated ME tags are on their way, as is the second set of bands for our split stay. Yeah!!

Now to figure out a cool way to tell the kids the day before we leave (or the morning of)...

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[Ferrentinos]

We have Cali Grill on 7/16!! When's yours?

We are doing it on 7/20! After our cabana day we are going to hop on the monorail and do a few things around MK and then walk over for dinner and then after dinner head back to MK for the MSEP!