The Wright's 1st Time Staying Deluxe,A September 2010 Pre-Trip Report!Update 9/26

[Wannabinnc]

I know I'm strange, but after I posted I read the report backwards, so wanted to tell you how wonderful the pictures were from Myrtle Beach. I haven't been there in years. Also noticed that you are in NC (which is where I Wannabin...LOL). Our son and family live in Kinston, not too far from the coast...... Have a great day!!

 

[mickeyphile]

So after hearing your plans for Epcot on the 17th, I thought I would try and see if there were any openings at Le Cellier for lunch on the 17th. I was excited to actually find something for noon time. After that I decided to recheck park hours and noticed that on the 17th of September MK is closing at 7pm. Could it be that they are going to have MNSSHP that night? I am sure that you can relate to my frustration of these ever changing park hours. Anyways, I just wanted you to be aware. I am hoping that the official dates will come out SOON.

Have a good day.

 

[WrightFamily06]

Sounds like a great day! I am counting on you to take lots and lots of pictures at MNSSHP since we'll be missing it!
Your DD will be an adorable Tink! I am surprised that kids are still into Power Rangers. That show came out when Caitlin was little and I thought it was the cheesiest, silliest show ever! But of course she loved it and insisted on being the pink ranger one Halloween

Also- love the giraffe pic!

I can def do that for you !

Thanks for all the sweet comments Dawn , you are truly a sweetheart !

I told the kids to pick Disney Characters for there costumes , I know you don't have to but I thought it would be fun to stay with the theme ! Anyway to the point , DS6 is really into action heroes so that's why I think he picked Power Rangers and DS3 is just following his brother , so I'm pretty sure he'll be changing his mind at some point lol

Your first full day sounds like a lot of fun. You will love the party it is one of my favorite extras at Disney

Thanks Glad to hear you enjoy the party so much , it will be our 1st of any kind of WDW party !

Hello, just joining up and if you are staying at Wilderness Lodge, you really should eat at the Whispering Canyon Cafe. It is so much fun for all ages and if you do, make sure you ask for the ketchup!!!!! You will be surprised!!! Glad to be here.........

Thanks for joining in

We ate at Whispering Canyon Cafe last year and it was very good , so we all about the ketchup ! lol I myself in fact don't like Ketchup so we never had to worry about it .

We have finally perfected our ressie we are eating at Cali Grille, Captains Grille, Donald's Safari Breakfast, Chef Mickey's & Sci Fi Dine

I know I'm strange, but after I posted I read the report backwards, so wanted to tell you how wonderful the pictures were from Myrtle Beach. I haven't been there in years. Also noticed that you are in NC (which is where I Wannabin...LOL). Our son and family live in Kinston, not too far from the coast...... Have a great day!!

Awe thanks so much we love Myrtle Beach my DH & I have been going there since we were kids

We are actually in Jacksonville , so very close to Kinston . Were not natives of NC though our home state is MD , my husband is in Military so that is why we are here .

Hope you want to be in NC for your family and not the area ? We don't care for this area at all it doesn't offer much to do and to me wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the military

So after hearing your plans for Epcot on the 17th, I thought I would try and see if there were any openings at Le Cellier for lunch on the 17th. I was excited to actually find something for noon time. After that I decided to recheck park hours and noticed that on the 17th of September MK is closing at 7pm. Could it be that they are going to have MNSSHP that night? I am sure that you can relate to my frustration of these ever changing park hours. Anyways, I just wanted you to be aware. I am hoping that the official dates will come out SOON.

Have a good day.

Glad you got in to Le Cellier , I've heard it is very good but have never ate there as I don't care for steak that much . lol

I just checked the official WDW website and it is still listing the party as the 18th . On the 17th MK closes at 9 p.m. Hope this helps u out and your plans come in place soon

 

[MeMom]

I try to get at rope drop at least 30min. ahead of time. Remember all the turnstiles will open so if you see one empty start your own line.

Good advice. Don't be shy about doing that or going to the far right or left. People crowd up in the middle, and we (along with a few other wise people) will go up and be 1st to 5th in another line. It doesn't make a load of difference, since you're all going to get stopped further in anyway, but being on inside the gates and having a minute or two for picture-taking or just walking leisurely makes more sense than being 122nd in a long line outside the gate.

Day 2 (September 18th 2010)

Parks : Animal Kingdom (9a.m.-5p.m.) and Magic Kingdom(9a.m.-7p.m.)
ADR: Donald's Safari Breakfast
CS Choices : Flame Tree BBQ or WL counter service(Lunch)Columbia Harbor House , Captain Cooks @ The Poly or Contempo Cafe @ Comtepoary Resort (Dinner)
Special Advents : MNSSHP (7p.m.-12a.m.)

Attraction & Show Plans for AK no particular order :

It's Tough To Be A Bug
Pangani Forest Exploration Trail
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Maharajah Jungle Trek
Flights of Wonder ( 1st time for this show )
Triceratop Spin
Dinosaur ? (Never done this before but I'm gonna extend an offer to DS6 to see if he might want to ride w/ DH)
Festival of the Lion King
Greeting Trails

We will try and make rope drop for AK and probably only stay till shortly after lunch time .
Heading back to WL at least by 1 or 2 to rest up and get the kiddies dressed for MNSSHP . Then heading out between 4 or 5 to the MK to eat and partake in the party .


MNSSHP Plans In No Particular Order ( 1st time attending all suggestions welcome ) :

Arrive at 4 if possible
See 2ND Parade
Photo Op - Large room next to Dole Whip
Trick or Treating all along the way
Toontown by Train Station w/ Alice & Friends
Skip rides
Stick around after Villains show for pic's
Snow White & The Dwarf's pic's ( Fantasyland)
Mickey & Minnie pic's ( Main Street )
Jasmine , Aladdin & Friends pic's ( Magic Carpets)
Jessie & Woody pic's (Frontierland)
Buzz & Stitch pic's (Tomorrowland)
Cinderella's Carriage pic's
HM Carriage pic's
Free face painting

No pictures to share with this one since it's our first time attending
Kids have decide on there costumes DS6- Red Ranger , DD4-Tinkerbell and DS2- Green Ranger

Your day is going to be so much better than mine!

Animal Kingdom - 'nuff said!

Hope you get that Snow White picture. That'll have to be first on your agenda - get in line early and just tough out the wait. Better to be waiting ahead of time and get to do more later.

You're going to love the parade!

 

[WrightFamily06]

Good advice. Don't be shy about doing that or going to the far right or left. People crowd up in the middle, and we (along with a few other wise people) will go up and be 1st to 5th in another line. It doesn't make a load of difference, since you're all going to get stopped further in anyway, but being on inside the gates and having a minute or two for picture-taking or just walking leisurely makes more sense than being 122nd in a long line outside the gate.

Your day is going to be so much better than mine!

Animal Kingdom - 'nuff said!

Hope you get that Snow White picture. That'll have to be first on your agenda - get in line early and just tough out the wait. Better to be waiting ahead of time and get to do more later.

You're going to love the parade!

Thanks for the reassurance MeMom and you are totally right who wants to be 122nd in line anyway

That's true you will be at school and I'll be at WDW I'll make sure to take lots of pictures for you to enjoy !

I hope we do too but if it doesn't happen , it will still be ok

 

[WrightFamily06]

Not really WDW related but I thought I would share some pictures from our Easter trip to Maryland, I realize it's a little late but better late than never lol Hope you enjoy !

DS6 with his pooping Easter bunny , he was so proud of that thing lol

DD showing off on of her many Easter baskets

DS3 with one of his many Easter baskets

The kiddos Easter basket from us aka Easter Bunny

DD showing off her Easter bonnet

DD posing with her Easter bunny

DS3 thought this bunny was real , even tried to feed it carrots lol

Bubbles are the best !

DS6 showing off another basket

Look Mom I can blow bubbles too

Look I can put a whole chocolate bunny in my mouth lol

And the hunt is on

DS3 posing for me

DS6 is such a ham

DD had to take her turn too lol

DD & her Great Grandfather

Soo handsome

The kids enjoying lunch w/ there Great Grandfather

All the flowers & trees were just gorgeous !

Yes , it was even hot enough for the sprinkler and we were near the mountains !

My Mom and her Grand babies

DD modeling one of the many handmedowns we got from DBFF while we were visiting

 

[micandminforever]

The Easter pictures are adorable. It looks like a fun time was had by all.

 

[WrightFamily06]

The Easter pictures are adorable. It looks like a fun time was had by all.

Thanks Yes, we all did have a very good time !

 

[WrightFamily06]

Yay ! We ordered Our MNSSHP tickets last night ! Will post pic's when they arrive !

 

[dawnbu40]

How exciting! You guys are going to have sooo much fun!

 

[hlrababy]

YAY!!! Almost under 4 months!! Woo hoo!!!

Aww, I love the Easter pictures!!!!! Your babies are adorable!!!!

I hope our dates end up during MNSSHP!! I want to go so bad!!!!

 

[WrightFamily06]

How exciting! You guys are going to have sooo much fun!

Thanks Dawn , from what I heard we def will !

YAY!!! Almost under 4 months!! Woo hoo!!!

Aww, I love the Easter pictures!!!!! Your babies are adorable!!!!

I hope our dates end up during MNSSHP!! I want to go so bad!!!!

Thanks Heather

Awe I hope they do too , keeping my fingers crossed for a MNSSHP party for Heather & Family !

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

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Great plans so far. It's a pain though when Disney changes things on us, isn't it? My family will be staying at WL the same time that your family is there. We arrive on the 10th and check out on the 20th. Going for our 10th wedding anniversary.

Your children are very cute. I love all of the flashback pictures that you have posted.

Yay for MNSSHP tickets. I ordered ours for the 14th and have to pick them up at Will Call. I decided to save a few $ and go for the AP discount. I get nervous though knowing that I won't have them in my hand when I leave home.

Can't wait to hear more about your plans.

 

[WrightFamily06]

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Great plans so far. It's a pain though when Disney changes things on us, isn't it? My family will be staying at WL the same time that your family is there. We arrive on the 10th and check out on the 20th. Going for our 10th wedding anniversary.

Your children are very cute. I love all of the flashback pictures that you have posted.

Yay for MNSSHP tickets. I ordered ours for the 14th and have to pick them up at Will Call. I decided to save a few $ and go for the AP discount. I get nervous though knowing that I won't have them in my hand when I leave home.

Can't wait to hear more about your plans.

Thanks for all the sweet comments and Welcome

Yes, it def is a major pain when WDW changes things !

Happy Early Anniversary !

We ordered our tickets but could have received a decent discount because we are military had we bought them at the gate also but I didn't want to take any chances , so we will try to get a refund at the gate for the difference

 

[taymacsmom]

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I can't believe those WARM Easter pictures. I am jealous. We are supposed to get a frost overnight here. IT'S MID-MAY! Are you kidding me! Your babies are precious! Looking forward to more!

 

[WrightFamily06]

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I can't believe those WARM Easter pictures. I am jealous. We are supposed to get a frost overnight here. IT'S MID-MAY! Are you kidding me! Your babies are precious! Looking forward to more!

Thanks for joining in & Welcome

Actually back in Maryland where those pictures were taken they also were suppose to get a frost last night too ! I think it was just a flook heat wave over Easter because it is normally still quite chilly until June in Maryland !

Thanks so much , I have to agree they are pretty darn cute

 

[WrightFamily06]

September 19th Day 3

Park : Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach
Park Hours : 10 am - 5pm
CS's : Leaning Palms , Typhoon Tilly's Snack Shack or Lottawatta Lodge
ADR's : Chef Mickey's Dinner

In the past we have done both water parks but decide only to do one this year. In all reality though we probably could go with out the water-park and more option , because using 2 out of the sometimes 7 or more extras is really not worth the money to me ! If it means in extra day at Walt Disney World though , we can forget about the money right ? lol Anyway on to day three's plans not sure which water-park we are gonna go to but we will stay till probably around 2 and then head back to the WL to get cleaned up , then off to our ADR at Chef Mickey's . We haven't ate at Chef Mickey's since 2008 and it was ok , no real complaints but my family asked to do it so they shall receive ! After our dinner we will head to DTD to do some much needed WDW shopping .

Water Park Rides :
Castaway Creek
Ketchakiddee Creek

Cross Country Creek
Tike's Peak
Teamboat Springs

DTD Stores :
Basin
Disney's Days Of Christmas
Disney's Pin Traders
Goofy's Candy Company
Lego Imagination Center
Once Upon A Toy
Trend-D
World Of Disney

Now for some pictures of Water-parks & DTD past :

DD Typhoon Lagoon 2007

DD Typhoon Lagoon 2008

DH & DS6 Typhoon Lagoon 2008

DS6 Typhoon Lagoon 2009

DD Typhoon Lagoon 2009

DS3 Typhoon Lagoon 2009

The Family Blizzard Beach 2009

DS6 Blizzard Beach 2009

DD Blizzard Beach 2009

DS6 Blizzard Beach 2006

DD Blizzard Beach 2008

Sorry no pictures of DTD , I always forget to take my camera there ! I will have to change that this year !

 

[dawnbu40]

Great pictures!
I'm sure in the heat and humidity of Sept you will all enjoy cooling off at a water park!

Chef Mickey's is guaranteed to be fun for the kiddos even if it's not the best meal you'll have and following it up with DTD guarantees fun for you!

 

[fottafamily05]

Love all the pictures Cant wait to meet up with you guys when you are down there! The kids will love the over-night guest for sure

 

[taymacsmom]

Great water park pictures! We always do one waterpark per trip and pay out or our pockets for one day passes. It is a little bit cheaper than adding them to our hopper passes. I am curious which one you prefer. We like BB better but I think strictly because I like the theming better which seems like sort of a silly reason. Just wondering what you think.