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

[MeMom]

Baseball and tea parties - how fun! What a cute idea to have the tea party! Brooklynn would love to go to something like that around here. Was it a fundraiser for the drama department, maybe?

We did have a very good Easter weekend at our house, as a matter of fact.

 

[WrightFamily06]

I look forward to your update.

Thanks for sticking with me Hoping to get that update sometime this week , gonna have to make some adjustments as parks hours have changed & so has the dates for MNSSHP !

I am waiting for my TA's quote !! BUT I also meet with The Escort job lady on Thursday and maybe I will be going for FREE!! Decisions !!!!

Going for free would be awesome ! Luckily you'll still have plenty of time to decide with 5 months till September

Baseball and tea parties - how fun! What a cute idea to have the tea party! Brooklynn would love to go to something like that around here. Was it a fundraiser for the drama department, maybe?

We did have a very good Easter weekend at our house, as a matter of fact.

They also but on a live stage show of Beauty & The Beast but we didn't attend that . I'm sure it did provide money for there drama department though

 

[WrightFamily06]

Well since Disney has decided to rearrange every-one's plans for them by change the MNSSHP times and MK park hours for September , I'm now at a stand still which is not like me at all , can not figure out how to fix my dilemma ?

September the 17th I had us at AK and eating at Donald's Safari Breakfast @ 8:35 , then attending MNSSHP that evening .

September the 18th I had us at either BB or TL and eating at Chef Mickey's @ 5:05 .

Now here is the dilemma the party has moved to the 18th and I really didn't want to have a dinner ressie on the night of the party , so we could just grab something at the resort and head to the party early , what can I do to fix this any suggestions ?? Below I will included our other ressies in case you think I can make any switches there

September 19th Park : Magic Kingdom Dinner ressies : Cali Grill 5:30

September 20th ParkHS Dinner ressies: Sci Fi @ 5:55

September 21st Park : Epcot Dinner ressies : Captains Grille @ 5:25

Thanks so much

 

[dawnbu40]

Is it possible to get Chef Mickey's on either the 19th or 21st? The kids would probably enjoy CM more then Cali or Yachtsman Grill. (although mom and dad would probably prefer the other two)

Another idea is that assuming they announce free dining...during FD CM usually has a lunch. You could do a lunch in the afternoon before the party on the 18th. That again tho' requires a "wait and see" attitude.

Good luck deciding what to do!

 

[WrightFamily06]

Is it possible to get Chef Mickey's on either the 19th or 21st? The kids would probably enjoy CM more then Cali or Yachtsman Grill. (although mom and dad would probably prefer the other two)

Another idea is that assuming they announce free dining...during FD CM usually has a lunch. You could do a lunch in the afternoon before the party on the 18th. That again tho' requires a "wait and see" attitude.

Good luck deciding what to do!

Your 1st suggestion has me thinking does the Captains Grille serve lunch ? I could switch that meal with Chef Mickey's and do a late lunch on the 18th in stead ?

I called today to try and get a 4:00 Chef Mickey's and they said they don't serve to 5 but it may be possible that there times could change according to special events . That darn wait & see ! Dear Disney I need to know for sure

Thanks again for your help Dawn

 

[mickeyphile]

If it weren't for your post, I would not have realized that the park hours have been changed. We were going to fly back on the 18th just so we could attend MNSSHP on the 17th. Now my dilemma is whether to extend our stay by a day or try to do this sometime in the future. I know what I would like to do but not sure what is the practical thing to do. I just wish they would release the official dates so we don't have to play the game of "move that ressie"!!

 

[WrightFamily06]

If it weren't for your post, I would not have realized that the park hours have been changed. We were going to fly back on the 18th just so we could attend MNSSHP on the 17th. Now my dilemma is whether to extend our stay by a day or try to do this sometime in the future. I know what I would like to do but not sure what is the practical thing to do. I just wish they would release the official dates so we don't have to play the game of "move that ressie"!!

What day do you arrive the 1st party is the 14th if you will be there then u could do that one and then keep your dates the same .

Your exactly right we need official dates "move that ressie" game is not fun at all ! I know some people that are not even able to attend the party at all since they were banking on the 1st party being the 1st week of September and already have airfare booked that can't be changed

So glad u saw my post , so now you will be able to adjust

 

[WrightFamily06]

This is the start of my new plans as most of the previously planned days have switched days due to the MNSSHP date change !


September 17th first full day at WDW

Park : Epcot (hours 9a.m.-9p.m.) (EMH 9p.m.-12a.m.)
CS Possibles : Sunshine Seasons or Mexico, Lunch
ADR : Captains Grille at The Yacht Club , Dinner

Rides & Attractions :
Spaceship Earth
Innovations
Turtle Talk w/ Crush
The Seas w/ Nemo & Friends
Living w/ The Land
Club Cool ( see if I can trick anyone into the Beverly this year !)
Journey into Imagination w/ Figment
Universe of Energy ? ( I get really bad motion sickness , can anyone tell me what the movie is like for this ride ?)
Kim Possible ? maybe
Kidcot Fun Stops
The American Adventure ( Will try this , don't know if the kids will react ?)
Maelstrom
Gran Fiesta Tour
Character Spot
Illuminations-Reflections Of Earth

This day we probably will eat breakfast in our room and try to make it for rope drop( have never done a rope drop yet , any suggestions on when to arrive ?) at Epcot. We will work through the rides & attractions at the front of the park first . Stopping for every character from there through the World Showcase ! Then head over to World Showcase in the late afternoon checking out every country and making a stop at each Kidcot fun stop. Finishing the night out with Illuminations !

There are also a few things I'd like to check out that we never have before , like:

The Bakery's in France & Norway
Manatee's in The Seas w/ Nemo & friends

Now for some past pictures of Epcot :

Epcot 2008 Flower & Garden Festival

Epcot 2008 Norway Princess Breakfast

Epcot 2007 Character Spot

Epcot 1993 My Brother & I

Epcot 2009

Epcot 2009

Epcot 2009

 

[micandminforever]

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.

 

[dawnbu40]

The Rope Drop at Epcot isn't much so if you are there a little before 9 you'll be fine.

Universe of Energy would be fine for you. You know I'm a big wimp and the movie there doesn't bothe me at all. The screen just sort of surrounds you.

American Adventure would probably bore the kids but maybe you could catch that as they get tired and while you watched it they could take a nap in the cool air conditioning.

 

[WrightFamily06]

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.

Thanks for the tip and I will def do that

The Rope Drop at Epcot isn't much so if you are there a little before 9 you'll be fine.

Universe of Energy would be fine for you. You know I'm a big wimp and the movie there doesn't bothe me at all. The screen just sort of surrounds you.

American Adventure would probably bore the kids but maybe you could catch that as they get tired and while you watched it they could take a nap in the cool air conditioning.

Thanks for the tips Dawn

Your right if you can do the Universe of Energy , I def can

Good idea for American Adventure , would have never thought of it without you

 

[WrightFamily06]

YaY ! For 5 Months !

This Day 5 Months From Now We Will Be On Our Way To The World ! YaY !

 

[dawnbu40]

for 5 months!

 

[wigdoutdismom]

Hi there!
It's late but I just wanted to let you know that I subbed to your ptr and will get some reading done tomorrow after school.
Baylor had basketball tonight so it was late when I got home.
You have such cute kids and I can't wait to see what you have in the works!

 

[englishrose47]

YaY ! For 5 Months !

This Day 5 Months From Now We Will Be On Our Way To The World ! YaY !

YaY for you!!!!!

 

[WrightFamily06]

Hi there!
It's late but I just wanted to let you know that I subbed to your ptr and will get some reading done tomorrow after school.
Baylor had basketball tonight so it was late when I got home.
You have such cute kids and I can't wait to see what you have in the works!

Glad to have you Anita and thanks for subing

Thanks so much for the sweet comments , can't wait for you to see my plans !

for 5 months!

Thanks I'm soo pumped !!

YaY for you!!!!!

Thanks I'm soo super excited !

 

[WrightFamily06]

I just realized that not only did my day one plans have to change , I did not included any details about arrival day . So I'm going to include both in this update

Arrival Day (September 16th 2010)

This day will be spent mostly traveling to the World . Were driving and plan on at least stopping at the Character Premier Outlet in St. Augustine , FL . This place is awesome if you drive to the World u must stop , it's all the authentic merchandise from the parks but half the price ! (Exit 318 off 95) We will probably arrive sometime in the late afternoon depending on when I can talk DH into leaving in the morning and how fast our new GPS gets us there . After arriving and checking into the WL we will head to DTD and probably eat a CS at Wolfgang Puck Express(the food is amazing for being CS) ! After our meal we will do a little window shopping around DTD and then head back to WL for a good night's sleep.


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 .

Here are some AK pictures from previous years :

Animal Kingdom 2008

Aniaml Kingdom 2009

Animal Kingdom 2009

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

 

[dawnbu40]

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 suprised 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!

 

[micandminforever]

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

 

[Wannabinnc]

Ok so here are some of the places I've thought about making ADR's this trip , still up in the air though since the park hours are not out yet and neither are the Halloween party dates . All Opinions welcome & other suggestions

Keep in mind we will be on the dinning plan with 6 table service credits available to use .

Chef Mickey's, Contemporary
California Grill, Contemporary
Captain's Grill, Yacht Club
Donald's Safari Breakfast , Animal Kingdom
Sci Fi Dine In Theater , Disney's Hollywood Studio's

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.........