****The Official June 2015 thread!!! We're finally going to WDW***

[JoshMom5]

I am at 61 days...tonight is my fast pass night...

 

[Monykalyn]

I am at 61 days...tonight is my fast pass night...

Have fun and good luck! I got everything I wanted at good times easily (although I didn't need A&E this time).
So if the Star Wars shows at DHS are up for June 12-14 can you give a heads up here? I don't think they will be but disney is so wonky sometimes you never know

 

[lovingeire]

That's so cool. Hope we run into each other. I will post pics from AKL for sure.

This is going to be a much needed laid back trip. The other trips I was a park commando and my family has begged for a more relaxed trip. So I have done a ton of behind the scenes planning to appease my commando side and am going to embrace a laid back schedule for the trip.

I know that many are upset with the fast pass system but I love the fact that we can sleep in and swim in the morning and still know that we will get on Soarin' that afternoon

I have to say, I agree on the FastPass system. We are doing a half day on our arrival day at DHS, mostly because we have a Jedi Mickey dinner, and I like that we'll still get to ride TSMM since that may not happen on our Star Wars day! It does make late arrivals, half days, etc nice!

 

[tvandervelden]

We are coming June 14 to the 23rd. Not a frequent poster here but frequent lurker. Just got our Fastpasses last night. With the help of various threads on these boards we were able to get everything we wanted even Anna and Elsa. My family of 5 is making our third trip in 6 years always this time of year. Kids are 18,16, and 8. Oldest is heading off to college so this feels extra special to us. We are staying at the Polynesian and plan on focusing on Magic Kingdom this time. We stayed at Beach Club last time and love spending lots of time at EPCOT. We enjoy down time on our trips to enjoy the resort.

Thanks to everyone on these boards, your helpful post are invaluable.

 

[Ferrentinos]

We are all booked for the Frozen Summer Fun Premium Package! Woohoo!

 

[DisMom829]

We are all booked for the Frozen Summer Fun Premium Package! Woohoo!

I just called to book my package. They are going to charge me $69 for my 14 year old son. Who obviously can't drink alcohol. I completely understand the pricing structure Disney in place, but it seems like with packages like this, there could be a price bridge for the 9-20 year olds that can't drink the alcohol. but to charge me $34 more for him. We might be skipping this, this year. Or just the DD and I go. And I was really looking forward to this

 

[29Candicanes]

My flight and hotel is booked. All I need to do is book my tickets. Disney rocks!!

 

[lovingeire]

I just called to book my package. They are going to charge me $69 for my 14 year old son. Who obviously can't drink alcohol. I completely understand the pricing structure Disney in place, but it seems like with packages like this, there could be a price bridge for the 9-20 year olds that can't drink the alcohol. but to charge me $34 more for him. We might be skipping this, this year. Or just the DD and I go. And I was really looking forward to this

I never thought about that when I booked our Feel the Force package! Our $15 year old costs the same as my husband and I, however he obviously will not be drinking alcohol. But for us having the parade and fireworks viewing area for our little ones it's worth it. But I do agree having a bridge so you're not paying for the alcohol would be nice. I don't feel like he'll get $30 more worth of food or non-alcoholic drinks than our 5 year old will. I guess we're paying for the experience though.

 

[DisMom829]

I never thought about that when I booked our Feel the Force package! Our $15 year old costs the same as my husband and I, however he obviously will not be drinking alcohol. But for us having the parade and fireworks viewing area for our little ones it's worth it. But I do agree having a bridge so you're not paying for the alcohol would be nice. I don't feel like he'll get $30 more worth of food or non-alcoholic drinks than our 5 year old will. I guess we're paying for the experience though.

I agree, it's about the experience. I'll pay for myself & DD. DH & DS said they would make that a Disney Quest night. So it's a win for all of us!

 

[lovingeire]

I mentioned this on one of the FB groups but I found two great deals recently for our Disney trip:

1) Retractable shrapries (4-5 pack) on clearance in the office supply section at Wal Mart for $4.50. That's about 50% off! These are great for character's to use for autographs, but I always have a hard time finding them so this was a good score.

2) I picked up a Mickey sunhat on clearance in the garden section at Target for $3.50. There was a Cartwheel (mobile) coupon as well. They also had Olaf and a more girly one (maybe Minnie or Princess that was pink?) but I can't remember exactly. My youngest is fairer than my other boys so he'll now have a baseball cap and sunhat for the trip!

 

[SparkleMommy]

I also am just starting to follow this thread- can't believe I didn't do it before now. I too have been planning my and DD's first trip to the world for over a year! We are going June 15-23rd. I actually have been dreaming about it for about a year and half- I didn't think I'd ever be able to swing it (single mom, teacher). But when I found out about putting down a deposit and the ability to slowly pay it off... I was so excited! I wanted to go last summer but figured I needed a year to pay for it and for DD to grow enough to ride most of the rides (she is 4 now).

I am glad to find that I am not the only DisneyGeek- my real life friends & family DO NOT get it at all (I couldn't get anyone to come with us, not even DD's grandparents!!). I've tried to stop talking about it. all. the. time. to anyone who will listen, because they don't care, don't get it, think I'm crazy/obsessed. LOL I think I've totally enjoyed the planning almost as much as I will enjoy the trip... well maybe not THAT much.

I just got to make FP+ ressies last night and even got A&E, which was the top priority of the whole trip- of course (did I mention DD4 is frozen obsessed? She can sing every song perfectly from memory).

Now all's that left is to finish putting together our Disney outfits, make the final payment, pack, and go!
Is it weird that I started packing a couple of weeks ago?

Is anyone else obsessing over what they are going to wear? I was never a matching outfits kind of girl, until now. I find myself purchasing and making matching stuff for me & DD to wear to the world! Who am I?! LOL
I found so many cute things on etsy that I almost blew through my tax return(!) but stopped myself by remembering that I want that money to spend at Disney (we have the DP though, so I will spend mostly on souvenirs)! So I have been finally putting my new sewing machine to use (it was a birthday present from my mom last year). I have made a bunch of matching mickey/Minnie silhouette T-shirts with handmade appliques and then a couple of skirts for my DD that match our T-shirts.

I am also making her autograph/memory book- I bought a high quality paper sketch book and am doing character drawings on each page. There is plenty of room for autographs and to add photos later. I wanted something that won't get thrown in a drawer and forgotten after the trip.

So, yeah, I guess I am a little obsessed! LOL My friends and family don't even know the half of it! I am worried about what I am going to do with myself once the trip is over?...

 

[JoshMom5]

SparkleMommy, your enthusiasm is infectious. There is nothing like the joy of planning a Disney trip. I am a single Mom and one of my best trips is the one that was just me and my son. You will have a fabulous time.

 

[Monykalyn]

What to do after planning for a year? Go through severe withdrawal and book another trip. It's what happened to me last year- it was first trip in 10 years.

 

[DisMom829]

SparkleMommy, you can see the excitement for this trip in your post! I hope you and your daughter have the most beautiful trip!

I just completed my Garden Grocer order this AM to get the 10% off, and have all my FP plans ready to go in 3 more days!

 

[29Candicanes]

Add me to the single moms club.

This will be me and my son's 4th visit. We first went when he was 4 years old. Now he is 8 and we talk about Disney and our memories constantly lol.

 

[amy_in_wonderland]

I also am just starting to follow this thread- can't believe I didn't do it before now. I too have been planning my and DD's first trip to the world for over a year! We are going June 15-23rd. I actually have been dreaming about it for about a year and half- I didn't think I'd ever be able to swing it (single mom, teacher). But when I found out about putting down a deposit and the ability to slowly pay it off... I was so excited! I wanted to go last summer but figured I needed a year to pay for it and for DD to grow enough to ride most of the rides (she is 4 now).

I am glad to find that I am not the only DisneyGeek- my real life friends & family DO NOT get it at all (I couldn't get anyone to come with us, not even DD's grandparents!!). I've tried to stop talking about it. all. the. time. to anyone who will listen, because they don't care, don't get it, think I'm crazy/obsessed. LOL I think I've totally enjoyed the planning almost as much as I will enjoy the trip... well maybe not THAT much.

I just got to make FP+ ressies last night and even got A&E, which was the top priority of the whole trip- of course (did I mention DD4 is frozen obsessed? She can sing every song perfectly from memory).

Now all's that left is to finish putting together our Disney outfits, make the final payment, pack, and go!
Is it weird that I started packing a couple of weeks ago?

Is anyone else obsessing over what they are going to wear? I was never a matching outfits kind of girl, until now. I find myself purchasing and making matching stuff for me & DD to wear to the world! Who am I?! LOL
I found so many cute things on etsy that I almost blew through my tax return(!) but stopped myself by remembering that I want that money to spend at Disney (we have the DP though, so I will spend mostly on souvenirs)! So I have been finally putting my new sewing machine to use (it was a birthday present from my mom last year). I have made a bunch of matching mickey/Minnie silhouette T-shirts with handmade appliques and then a couple of skirts for my DD that match our T-shirts.

I am also making her autograph/memory book- I bought a high quality paper sketch book and am doing character drawings on each page. There is plenty of room for autographs and to add photos later. I wanted something that won't get thrown in a drawer and forgotten after the trip.

So, yeah, I guess I am a little obsessed! LOL My friends and family don't even know the half of it! I am worried about what I am going to do with myself once the trip is over?...

Another single mom here and even when I wasn't....our trips have only been myself and my girl/s. We've always had a blast.

My family does not get my enthusiasm for all things Disney either. I've found friends in my area and also online to be able to obsess with. It's Sooooo much fun!!

Ever since my little was born we have tried to find outfit themes since matching became hard with girls nearly 16 years apart. Since my big (18 this trip...celebrating graduation) refuses to let me dress her anymore (I have no idea why?!....lol) I mainly focus on the super cute outfits for the little (almost 3 this trip). I have ordered so much stuff it's not funny. We are doing a couple of theme days though. Our SWW day we all have Storm Trooper themed shirts and for one of our MK days we all have pink Cheshire cat shirts.

I hope ya'll have a truly magical trip!! Too bad our vacation days do not overlap...it would have been fun to have our little ones meet one another.

 

[Monykalyn]

Another single mom here and even when I wasn't....our trips have only been myself and my girl/s. We've always had a blast.

My family does not get my enthusiasm for all things Disney either. I've found friends in my area and also online to be able to obsess with. It's Sooooo much fun!!

Ever since my little was born we have tried to find outfit themes since matching became hard with girls nearly 16 years apart. Since my big (18 this trip...celebrating graduation) refuses to let me dress her anymore (I have no idea why?!....lol) I mainly focus on the super cute outfits for the little (almost 3 this trip). I have ordered so much stuff it's not funny. We are doing a couple of theme days though. Our SWW day we all have Storm Trooper themed shirts and for one of our MK days we all have pink Cheshire cat shirts.

I hope ya'll have a truly magical trip!! Too bad our vacation days do not overlap...it would have been fun to have our little ones meet one another.

I just have to say I LOVE the pics in your signature!! especially the hammock one-(at Poly Beach?) and the one with both the big kid and lil one

 

[matt314hew]

Our trip is June 12 through the 19th. This will be our first trip for our sons (4 and 1) and my parents 40th anniversary trip. Staying at the Pop Century Resort this year.

 

[amy_in_wonderland]

I just have to say I LOVE the pics in your signature!! especially the hammock one-(at Poly Beach?) and the one with both the big kid and lil one

It was indeed at the Poly....good eye . The other with the three of us is waiting to be seated at Saana.

 

[SparkleMommy]

SparkleMommy, your enthusiasm is infectious. There is nothing like the joy of planning a Disney trip. I am a single Mom and one of my best trips is the one that was just me and my son. You will have a fabulous time.

Thanks! I thought my enthusiasm would wane during a whole year+ of planning, but not so! I've been bitten by the Disney bug. Never saw that coming!