These Are The MAYS of our Lives- The MAYers, Part VI

[NewCrew42]

Morning all...

Lake - that just means there are better airfare rates to come....

NC - i think it's time you change your ticker....

Today i will have a fun filled day of laundry cleaning and organizing.... YAY for me (not) but hey we gotta do what we gotta do..... will be on off and on today.... where is everybody?????

Morning all! We got home safe and sound yesterday morning - our flight was at 7am and we were staying 1 1/2 hrs away from the airport so we were up and leaving at 3am!! So when we got home we crashed and slept on and off all day.

I'll try to post pics when I can.

Lake - Did you book the flights? I really like AT except for the changing times, but as Shelly said - you can always get a refund and sometimes you even get a BETTER flight.

NC - WOOOOO HOOOO!!!! I am so excited for you!

Shelly - Congrats to your DS again!!! And Happy Anniversary!!!

Mari - I haven't heard of Dr Oz. Did the facial work?

Monny - I am so sorry for your FIL. I'll be thinking of him and your family.

Jo - If you log on - I hope you feel better soon!!

Sea - Is that guy holding some kind of a camera? That would be AWESOME!

Hello to everyone else in MAYerland!

Thanks! We need a report on your trip!

Welcome back RF! Do we get a trip report?

Sorry, not a camera...next guess?

Lake - What do people do on this holiday? Fireworks? Eat? Sleep? Any special plans today?

Hi Mari!

What's new NC? Any pre-planning going on yet?

Sea

No plans yet just lots of reading. I guess one thing I am pondering is EMH mornings. One is offered at a park each morning of our trip. I know UG and TGM say stay away, but we usually are at parks for rope drop, so I am thinking if we are there when they open for EMH morning, we should get a lot done. It will also be cooler outside then.

Have any of you guys done EMH mornings in the last couple of years?

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Hello MAYers!

Busy week here with work, a field trip, awards day, and field day.

Hope all is well with everyone!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Have any of you guys done EMH mornings in the last couple of years?

Nope, never do EHM. . . so can't help you there. . . But I think it's probably a good idea in your situation with the heat and all. Do you have park hoppers?

 

[NewCrew42]

Nope, never do EHM. . . so can't help you there. . . But I think it's probably a good idea in your situation with the heat and all. Do you have park hoppers?

That's what I am thinking. Get park hoppers. Tour from 8 a.m. until around 1 p.m. head back to the resort. Nap or swim. Head to a different park for dinner and maybe a few rides or a show/fireworks, etc.

 

[NewCrew42]

Now I am freaking out. When to book Pop! today and it is sold out.

I know several of you, especially Shelly, love CBR. Do you think we would be happy here?

IDK, PORS & POFQ are also available. CSR is not.

I am thinking CBR might be our best choice.

If I book CBR and something becomes available at Pop! Can I switch?

 

[lakehead92]

Air Fare booked...cruise booked.... now it's time for me to play around with hotel and park tickets plans.


NC- I am struggling between POP and CBR myself. They are right next door to one another so at least you know the area and travel times it takes to get places by bus. I've always like the look of POR..but after the rave MAYER reviews of CBR...it's the reason we're leaning that way too.

However...if I save some $ and just book POP... I may be able to upgrade our cabin on the ship...


So many decisions. I am still so beyond excited, that I can't believe it's actually going to happen.

 

[rusafee1183]

That's what I am thinking. Get park hoppers. Tour from 8 a.m. until around 1 p.m. head back to the resort. Nap or swim. Head to a different park for dinner and maybe a few rides or a show/fireworks, etc.

This sounds pretty perfect to me!

 

[rusafee1183]

Lake & NC - I think you both would be very happy with CBR. I really liked it there. We would love to go back, but I really want to try and stay somewhere different before I start repeating the Mods.

Lake - it goes so well with your cruise theme!!! I think it would be perfect!

 

[mari360]

Lake & NC - i LOVED CBR.... you guys will love it there.....

 

[lakehead92]

Morning!!!! It's a sunshiny day and I have my first sun burn of the year.
Summer's almost here!!!!!

 

[NewCrew42]

Good Morning!!!!

Well, last night I was nearly in tears at Pop being booked. I just love it.

But I keep telling my self, it is not that big of a deal. Someone on the resort board mentioned the sun at the bus que which would be a BIG deal at Pop in July.

Last night I was really leaning toward CBR, this morning someone on the resort board posted about how they like the smallness of POFQ and they do not share buses which is one of the things I like about Pop.

Lake - I do think CBR would be the perfect theme for a cruise/resort stay! But you know how I enjoy saving money too! An upgrade on the ship would be awesome. I must say I so enjoyed having a balcony room!!!! OK, I don't think I was helpful at all on that one. I like both sides of the issue.

I have the dentist this morning. My final appointment for getting fillings changed out from when I was a girl. I am so stinking old!!!

 

[mari360]

Morning all..... finally my trip is fully booked. staying POP prefered room, DxDP, with park hopper.... woohoo.... now just to wait until departure day..... Remember i told you guys i was going to put the vacation on my Dis Card. well we opted to pay cash for it. well not literally cash but we didn't book until we had the full 1600 in the bank. So instead i'll use the card for purchases over there..... i'll prob just take a lil cash to cover tips and the meals but that is it.

NC - CBR doesn't share buses with any resort.... it is a beautiful resort.... I LOVED it there... but this year going to POP....

Lake - Great day here too.... 86 outside sunny.... will be home for the morning then i'm off to find something to do. It's to nice out to stay home....

Everyone else Hi !!!!!!!!!!!

 

[lakehead92]

Good Morning!!!!

Well, last night I was nearly in tears at Pop being booked. I just love it.

But I keep telling my self, it is not that big of a deal. Someone on the resort board mentioned the sun at the bus que which would be a BIG deal at Pop in July.

Last night I was really leaning toward CBR, this morning someone on the resort board posted about how they like the smallness of POFQ and they do not share buses which is one of the things I like about Pop.

Lake - I do think CBR would be the perfect theme for a cruise/resort stay! But you know how I enjoy saving money too! An upgrade on the ship would be awesome. I must say I so enjoyed having a balcony room!!!! OK, I don't think I was helpful at all on that one. I like both sides of the issue.

I have the dentist this morning. My final appointment for getting fillings changed out from when I was a girl. I am so stinking old!!!

Good luck at the dentist. I just had my childhood fillings replaced as well about 2 months ago. I know how you feel.


As for POP vs. CBR. Jason and I talked about it..and we love POP enough to stay there again, and save the extra 75 a night to use towards an upgrade on the ship instead, plus it's extra spending money as well.
The kids only know POP anyways, so to them, it is Disney.

Plus seeing as its the first week of Jauary I am not sure how much time we would spend in the pool to pay the upgrade just for it. The ship will have the pool and waterslide..as well as sunning ourselves on Disney's private island.

I am pretty sure we will spend a day at MK, to me I just can't imagaine being there and not seeing the castle. Just trying to decide what to do the other day. This is where I am having a harder time.
Lots of time though to decide. Especially since 2011 rooms arn't even posted or available yet.

I know we will be there with the crowds...if it was you.
What 5 things would you put on your must see list at MK.
We want to make a list of definites...and then what ever else we can fit in is a bonus.

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Good morning MAYers!

It's a beautiful sunny day here and going to be in the 80's!!

Mari - your trip is getting so close!

NC - POFQ and POR share buses. They did when we stayed at POFQ in 2007 and when we just stayed at POR in November. The only exception is the MK bus on the way back to the resort. They do have their own for that. If you go moderate will you get 2 rooms or 1? CBR's rooms are larger than the other moderates and would fit 3 of you comfortably. Just something to think about.

Boy I don't know Lake. It is going to be pretty crowded, so it's probably a good idea to make a list of what is most important to you. For us, for MK it would probably be 1)POTC 2)BTMRR 3)either PP or IASW (whichever had a shorter line!) 4)Philharmagic and 5)we would split up and DH & DS8 would go on Buzz and DS11 and I would go on Space!

 

[rusafee1183]

Well, I don't know if my list will work for you guys with your little ones

But here's my Top 5 absolute must do's at MK

1. Splash Mtn
2. Haunted Mansion
3. Philharmagic
4. BTMRR
5. Jungle Cruise or Tiki Room

and a very, very, VERY close runner up - P.O.T.C.

 

[NewCrew42]

Good luck at the dentist. I just had my childhood fillings replaced as well about 2 months ago. I know how you feel.


As for POP vs. CBR. Jason and I talked about it..and we love POP enough to stay there again, and save the extra 75 a night to use towards an upgrade on the ship instead, plus it's extra spending money as well.
The kids only know POP anyways, so to them, it is Disney.

Plus seeing as its the first week of Jauary I am not sure how much time we would spend in the pool to pay the upgrade just for it. The ship will have the pool and waterslide..as well as sunning ourselves on Disney's private island.

I am pretty sure we will spend a day at MK, to me I just can't imagaine being there and not seeing the castle. Just trying to decide what to do the other day. This is where I am having a harder time.
Lots of time though to decide. Especially since 2011 rooms arn't even posted or available yet.

I know we will be there with the crowds...if it was you.
What 5 things would you put on your must see list at MK.
We want to make a list of definites...and then what ever else we can fit in is a bonus.

I think you guys would be so happy at Pop again. My kids are disappointed we are not going back. Since you will not be at your resort for an extended amount of time, a nice place to sleep is all you need. But I do love the atmosphere at Pop. The people have always been friendly, I love the music, and we have had some really groovy bus drivers there.

For me, an upgraded room at sea is worth more than an upgraded room at WDW. There are only so many places to go on the cruise ship. But then again, you do not have to spend a lot of time in your room. We did sit on our balcony every morning on sea days. We were out there every morning coming into port. We were out there in the evenings at set sail. Being on our balcony was one of our favorite activities on the cruise.

So here are my 5:

1. Peter Pan
2. Philharmagic
3. BTMRR
4. Jungle Cruise
5. Pirates
6. Haunted Mansion because I owned the long playing record/book when I was a child. Love it!

Morning all..... finally my trip is fully booked. staying POP prefered room, DxDP, with park hopper.... woohoo.... now just to wait until departure day..... Remember i told you guys i was going to put the vacation on my Dis Card. well we opted to pay cash for it. well not literally cash but we didn't book until we had the full 1600 in the bank. So instead i'll use the card for purchases over there..... i'll prob just take a lil cash to cover tips and the meals but that is it.

NC - CBR doesn't share buses with any resort.... it is a beautiful resort.... I LOVED it there... but this year going to POP....

Lake - Great day here too.... 86 outside sunny.... will be home for the morning then i'm off to find something to do. It's to nice out to stay home....

Everyone else Hi !!!!!!!!!!!

Mari - Have you stayed at Pop? I can't remember. If not, I think you guys will love it! You may want to check out some of the lobby activities for Marissa. They have had a bowling game where you bowl and win a sticker or some other silly prize. You can do sidewalk chalk out front. You can hula hoop. They do the hustle. It is just a fun place!

Good morning MAYers!

It's a beautiful sunny day here and going to be in the 80's!!

Mari - your trip is getting so close!

NC - POFQ and POR share buses. They did when we stayed at POFQ in 2007 and when we just stayed at POR in November. The only exception is the MK bus on the way back to the resort. They do have their own for that. If you go moderate will you get 2 rooms or 1? CBR's rooms are larger than the other moderates and would fit 3 of you comfortably. Just something to think about.

Why oh why would someone have posted they do not share buses. I really thought they did. And you have confirmed it. Darn lying posters. We are just getting one room. We are going to rough it. Chloe and I will share and Chris will have a bed to himself. He is 6 ft. tall and may be taller than that by the time we go. He also has broad shoulders. He is just a BIG guy now. Chloe and I are about the same size. I think we can handle sharing.

The beds at the mods are the same size as the beds at the values. Right?

DH said last night that he thinks we need to go deluxe for the queen size beds. It is just so expensive.

I loved Pop because it was so cheap. I never felt guilty about vacationing there.

 

[NewCrew42]

Do some of the mods have covered walkways? Just read this.

Also read that during peak season POFQ and POR do not share buses, so who knows.

Also just read that CSR has queen size beds would be wonderful except they do not have availability.

 

[seacrestpromo]

Hello Mayers!!!

What a beautiful day we are having in SoCal!

NC - I hope you find a room soon! Too bad about POP.

Mari - Glad to hear your trip is ready to go!

Lake - My top five are: POTC, CBJ, HM, TTA, Philharmagic

Shelly, Jo, RF, et al...

Sea

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Why oh why would someone have posted they do not share buses. I really thought they did. And you have confirmed it. Darn lying posters. We are just getting one room. We are going to rough it. Chloe and I will share and Chris will have a bed to himself. He is 6 ft. tall and may be taller than that by the time we go. He also has broad shoulders. He is just a BIG guy now. Chloe and I are about the same size. I think we can handle sharing.

The beds at the mods are the same size as the beds at the values. Right?

DH said last night that he thinks we need to go deluxe for the queen size beds. It is just so expensive.

I loved Pop because it was so cheap. I never felt guilty about vacationing there.

I don't know. I see people post that from time to time. And someone always argues with them. I think maybe sometimes people at POR don't realize that the bus stopped at POFQ before it got there. Who knows. And maybe they do have seperate buses when it is extremely busy.

Why don't you get a twin air mattress for Chloe? We take one with us now. DS11 loves sleeping on it!

Do some of the mods have covered walkways? Just read this.

Also read that during peak season POFQ and POR do not share buses, so who knows.

Also just read that CSR has queen size beds would be wonderful except they do not have availability.

I don't recall any covered walkways. . . I know all the moderate bus stops are shaded, which is nice!

CSR does have queen beds now. They didn't when we stayed there. I would think it would make the rooms kind of crammed. Plus they only have one sink in the bathroom area, which makes it a little difficult when everyone is trying to get ready at the same time! If there's no availability they probably have a conference going on and you are better off to avoid that!


Good luck! I'm sure you'll figure out what is best for your family!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Afternoon Sea