Things Disney Offers But Doesn't Advertise *Summary Added Oct 08*

[decomouse]

Private area for viewing Illuminations with a bar, appetizers and desserts

Breakfast in France! (Before Epcot opens)

How do you arrange for these two things? Epcot is my favourite park!

Thanks.

 

[bradk]

Where is the umbrella located?

behind the streets of america... across from lights, motor, action

 

[decomouse]

My favorite thing in Disney, The electrical water pagent, is an under-advertized treasure. Its one thing that hasn't changed significantly since my first visit in 1979! You can catch it around the seven seas lagoon usually an hour before Wishes.

How true. We have always enjoyed watching the water pagent. Last Christmas they were having some technical difficulties a couple of nights, but it was still fun. And it was interesting seeing it from the Poly instead of the Contemporary where we had always seen it before.

 

[decomouse]

behind the streets of america... across from lights, motor, action

Thanks so much for the quick response.

 

[Cindy's Mom]

behind the streets of america... across from lights, motor, action

I don't know if you know this (sorry if you do), but when you step on the square metal plate on the floor, it starts to rain.

 

[english rose 47]

How true. We have always enjoyed watching the water pagent. Last Christmas they were having some technical difficulties a couple of nights, but it was still fun. And it was interesting seeing it from the Poly instead of the Contemporary where we had always seen it before.

I'm tryong to get in on thiswith another Disser on my Feb 2008 thread on Adults and Solo Board .If anyone else is interested let me know!!

 

[Princess April]

Great thread!
Has anyone done the Chip N Dale singalong/ "drive in " movie at Ft. Wilderness? Sounds like fun!

We did this on our last vaction... DD (3) had the time of her life!!! It was sooo not crowded and there is pleanty of space so everyone can reall stretch out without bothering anyone else!
We got there early... approx. 4:00 p.m. and we took DD to ride a pony (ONLY $4.00!!!) and she it still talking about it. Then we took the ferry over to Wildreness Lodge (another fun thing to do, riding on a boat) and we had a Table service dinner there. Another boat ride back to the campground and we were there for the singer's warm up! (great crowd interaction). Soon after they lit the campfire and the singer came out... she sang lot's of songs and again, great audiance participation. Chip and Dale made an apperance and the kids went wild! Shortly after the "Chuck Wagon" opened up and begin selling "S'mores kits" and other assorted goodies (water, soda, popcorn) Then the free outrdoor movie started. It was great to watch the movie under the stars!!!! DD was in love and the whole thing only cost us $4.00 for the pony ride, $7.00 for the s'mores kit, and $4.00 for 2 bottles of water! (we were on the free dining plan so dinner was on the house, so to speak.)
We had a great time and qwe wuld definatly do it again!

 

[lollidrop]

Here is a robot picture for all of you that asked.

The colors of the pieces change constantly, these just happend to be some of the ones when we were there.

 

[surgefest]

What is the breakfast in france before epcot opens??

 

[LindaBabe]

Here is a robot picture for all of you that asked.

The colors of the pieces change constantly, these just happend to be some of the ones when we were there.

My husband and I made these last trip - it was SO much fun. First, there's a segment where you learn about plastic. Then in the next room, you design virtual robots and have a contest for beauty and speed. Finally you get to build your robot. All in all it took about half an hour, but it was a <ow key> blast!

 

[pkasbohm]

we did the robot races too and my kids had a blast.

There are alot of great ideas on this thread!!

 

[denise]

I have read every posting in this thread now....WOW...have I learned some new things....
Ok, here's my story....Jan 3rd we go to WDW. We have not been since 2003. Have been doing cruises, etc. We are going through withdrawals. Of course we have been to Disneyland several times but not the same....(hate it when in WDW someone asks where are you from...we say California...they say don't you know there's a Disneyland there...)
Anyway our daughter will be turning 18 around then, is a senior in high school...and perhaps the last time she travels with old mom and dad...I want to do something special that we have not done before.
Any ideas for a almost 18 year old and her parents?
thanks

 

[hsmamato2]

subbing....

 

[eapawsat]

subscribing...keep the great ideas coming!

 

[pkondz]

I have read every posting in this thread now....WOW...have I learned some new things....
Ok, here's my story....Jan 3rd we go to WDW. We have not been since 2003. Have been doing cruises, etc. We are going through withdrawals. Of course we have been to Disneyland several times but not the same....(hate it when in WDW someone asks where are you from...we say California...they say don't you know there's a Disneyland there...)
Anyway our daughter will be turning 18 around then, is a senior in high school...and perhaps the last time she travels with old mom and dad...I want to do something special that we have not done before.
Any ideas for a almost 18 year old and her parents?
thanks

Man, where do you begin! My DDs are young (10 and 8 next time we go) but I'm still planning on getting them pearls from Japan with mounts. Maybe get her that but spring for a real nice setting. There's a start. 'Cmon DISers what can we do for a girl's 18th birthday?!

 

[luv2plan]

I just found out about the Haunted Pirate Cruise a few weeks ago...

Here is the info:
$30.01
ages 5-12,
8:15pm - 10:00pm from Polynesian Marina
dates: October 8, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28, 30 & 31

paraphrasing, cruise the haunted islands/marinas, hear ghost stories along the way, play games
and maybe win prizes, each child receives Mickey pirate ears & a pirate name, Halloween candy
and they get to watch HalloWishes from the ship

costumes encouraged, sneakers & socks required


I love this thread, only a few more days til we are there!

 

[cbrfan]

Man, where do you begin! My DDs are young (10 and 8 next time we go) but I'm still planning on getting them pearls from Japan with mounts. Maybe get her that but spring for a real nice setting. There's a start. 'Cmon DISers what can we do for a girl's 18th birthday?!

Take her to Pleasure Island!! It's a grown-up thing you can do together. We love the Comedy Club and the Adventurer's Club. I think under 21 can still get into both.

 

[njbeachbum]

Well for "Not Free" Stuff, I would suggest some of the backstage tours.

I have read every posting in this thread now....WOW...have I learned some new things....
Ok, here's my story....Jan 3rd we go to WDW. We have not been since 2003. Have been doing cruises, etc. We are going through withdrawals. Of course we have been to Disneyland several times but not the same....(hate it when in WDW someone asks where are you from...we say California...they say don't you know there's a Disneyland there...)
Anyway our daughter will be turning 18 around then, is a senior in high school...and perhaps the last time she travels with old mom and dad...I want to do something special that we have not done before.
Any ideas for a almost 18 year old and her parents?
thanks

 

[JerseyMamaBear]

This one is for guys only. At AK at Raffiki Planet Watch in the men's room where all the animal faces are, you can take a Whiz Quiz. While standing at the urinal there's a few questions about other animals' bathroom habits. You have to wash your hands to get the answers. It's not that big a deal, but it's different. Sorry ladies I was informed they don't have this in your bathroom.

now thats funny!

 

[M & M]

Quote:
Originally Posted by melanieewr
Private area for viewing Illuminations with a bar, appetizers and desserts

Breakfast in France! (Before Epcot opens)

We would also like to know about this.

Thanks,