Two Weeks until Two Weeks! - Update 3/22 - NEW TR LINK!

[brookelizabeth]

I just finished reading your last amazing trip report!! I'm excited to follow along with this one!

Thank you!! I'm glad to have ya over here too!!

BEST. COUNTDOWN. EVER! It's awesome! Look out Art of Disney - there's a new Mickey artist in town and his name is Henry!

Love the "I'll be doing this in ___ days" Game... best ever!

And all your talk of shamrock shakes is making me crave one!
We are out of bread.
N will need a sandwich in his lunch tomorrow.
I should head to the grocery store to buy some.
There's a McDonald's on the way there.
How handy!

I think I just figured out what I'm doing before bed...

Did you do it??? That is SO something I would have done!! It's a reward for dealing with the grocery shopping.

All sounds great and yummy.

Thanks! I am feeling pretty good about our list. One thing I forgot was the new Memories show, but that's a given probably since it's right before Wishes.

 

[brookelizabeth]

Mmmmmmm.... I can't wait for all the yummy Disney snacks!!

Me neither!! Yum, yum, yum! I always like to try something new too!

I have called MeMom and we have agreed that your DVC ownership has temporarily been suspended until you have ridden Haunted Mansion and Henry has ridden Peter Pan. I can't believe you haven't ridden Magic Carpets or Snow White but I really can't believe that Haunted Mansion is on that list! I am sitting here in shock. Please make sure in two weeks you accomplish all of those tasks.

Uh-oh, I better get on these ASAP! We have always skipped Peter Pan because it wasn't a "must" for Joe and I and the line is always looooooong. I promise we will ride this time! I like my DVC too much to skip it again. . The HM has been on my list for a few trips now, but since we have never ridden it, it gets forgotten about! I have to ride it though, it's a classic and so many people's favorites. Plus, now DVC is riding on it....

Brook, sounds great. I am SOOOOOOOOOOOO happy you are going to Plaza on your first day. The meals are pretty good sized, so perhaps you can share because you really need to save room for dessert.

I have a feeling that Henry will LOVE Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

That's a good idea to share...I know Joe won't want to, but perhaps I could find something to share with Henry. Hmmmm. I'm so excited to eat here!!!!

Glad to hear you think H will like Big Thunder too, I think it's tame enough....

 

[brookelizabeth]

I think Henry will be fine on BTMRR. Honestly, I think it's more tame then Barnstormer, that sucker is fast! I can't think of a place where you can watch the ride and see very much of it. If you walk over towards the exit there is a spot where you can see the trains coming by, it's just a small section of the ride though.

Henry hasn't ridden Peter Pan? Really? You MUST fix that!!

I can't get over that pic of him getting his haircut, what a tiny little guy he was! It doesn't seem like that was that long ago but he's grown so much!

My favorite MK snack is the cinnamon almonds - yum!

Barnstormer is fast!!! We were really surprised at how it whipped when we took Henry on...and he did NOT like it, or a simple kiddy coaster at the Mall of America, but it has been a long while since we have tried, and he has become a lot more mature in that time. Thanks for the tip on where to watch, we will check that area out.

I don't think we have been on PP since 2006 either! it just always has such a long line, and its not a must for Joe and I, so we end up skipping it! But I think H will enjoy "flying".

I know what you mean about the hair cut pic! He was 14 months in that one. Time has flooooooown. Its hard to believe this will be his 6th Disney trip!

Must fix that!!!!


I think you can see BTMRR from tom Sawyers Island. At least part of it.

No joke! I don't want to lose my DVC!

And yes! I remember now about Tom Sawyers Island! Thank you!!!

Splash is my favorite!! I really, really hope the weather allows you to ride it!

My mom HATES roller coasters. Absolutely despises them. I managed to get her on BTMRR and she LOVED it. Laughed the whole time. She also loves Test Track. I'm sure Henry will be fine. It's not too fast, and no big drops at all. You can actually see it quite well from Tom Sawyer Island.

Also, gotta say, I'm with MeMom and Brooklynsmommy on suspending your DVC membership until you've ridden the Haunted Mansion. I'm shaking my head in disbelief.

I'm not a fan of getting wet, but I will wear my poncho! Splash will be worth it! We watched a video of it yesterday and I'm excited to ride! Henry is too, he thinks the drop looks like fun. I hope he thinks at when we are on it!

That is GREAT to hear about BTMRR! I think he will like the fast corners since he does like that on Test Track too.

about HM. I've honestly been scared to ride it....I hate ghosts and haunted things. I ride ToT because the trill at the end is worth the suffering. But I seriously wigged my first ride on it!!! Many people here have reassured me it's more fun than scary, and I have meant to brave it the past two trips but haven't! Not on a purpose, but i forget about it! . I have it on my notes this time though, it will get done!!!! Losing DVC is a good incentive.

 

[brookelizabeth]

I love the picture of Henry getting his hair cut. It is so cute.

Corn dog nuggets were not in my plans this trip, but after seeing the picture of them I want them now.

Maybe we should add the HM to the Dis meet. Then you would have witness.

I like your idea of adding it to the meet! If I haven't ridden it already, I will mention it at the meet and anyone else heading it that direction can witness my first ride!!! That will keep me accountable too.

The hair cut at the barbershop was such a great experience. I'm looking forward to it again, and its a great bargain!!

Brook, I've been gone for a bit but your report was the first I looked up when I was in the mood for a Disney fix!!! and I was sooo happy to see you are going again soon!!! So I can live through you! LOL! I think I got DH to plan another trip but not till next year...and BLT is a possibility! So please take lots of pics so I can convince him)) LOL Cant believe how big Henry is gettng!!!! Looking forward to the rest of your plans!

Oh, this is so sweet! Thank you for finding me again! I will be sure to take TONS of pics in an attempt to capture the beauty and magic of BLT! I am pretty certain we are going to love it!!

I have a feeling certain Magic Kingdom snacks from a certain someone's PTR will be haunting (oh, look, a Haunted Mansion reference ) my daydreams today.

Lots of fun plans for MK. Looking forward to the traditional shot of Henry looking at the castle and being incarcerated with Zurg!

I do hope you get to see the real opening show this time. LOL!

Henry is a boy after my own heart -- I love the teacups, too!

I fell asleep with a growling stomach last night because of my eats post! There are so many yummies!!

We had better get to see the real opening show this time! Otherwise I will start thinking about conspiracy theories.

I love the teacups too! Despite hardly being able to walk off last time...I was laughing the entire time!!

 

[brookelizabeth]

I know I am not supposed to be jealous, but I am anyway , that you have two whole weeks to work on your list! We'll be trying to pack in everything we can in our few days, and it will be great, but oh, how I long for those 10-11 day summer trips when we can do a few things each day and have plenty of down time. Our next longish one will be from Christmas to New Year's, and I am so excited about that. The next three are all less than a week, and some only a few days. I just get nuts inside trying to figure out how we are going to do all of our favorites, do a new meal somewhere, and visit all of the resorts we love so much. Isn't that such an awful, yet wonderful, problem to have?

Get to Peter Pan first thing in the morning, because the lines get ridiculous. We very often ride it, and then get right back on while it's still a walk-on. It's such a fun feeling of flying, and I bet Henry will really love it!

Do you get ride pins for Henry as he conquers them? He will get a lot of new pins on this trip, if so. Brooklynn loves Big Thunder Mountain. In the car on the way to Discovery Center the other day, we asked her what she was looking forward to, and that was her first answer.

Happy planning as these two weeks go by!

But I am jealous of you with your numerous trips!! I really am not sure if we will make it back at all in 2011. I am keeping hope alive for July (church conference at the Swan) or NYE though. We shall see. Two weeks is truly like a dream though, I feel very blessed to get to experience it!

Thank you for the tip on Peter Pan. Should we hit it before Dumbo even? Or maybe we will grab a FP for it, hit the other Fantastyland things, then come back to it. Hmmmm

So far we haven't done anything for H conquering the big rides, but Joe and I have discussed "stealing" your pin idea and we will probably start it this trip. He now has a lanyard and a couple pins, so it could be a lot of fun for him!!

Thanks for the reassurance on BTMRR too. How old was Brooklynn when she first rode?

Can you believe we are at 12 days?!?!?

I think you are going to love The Plaza. Those fries are delish! And yes, that waffle at Sleepy Hollow is yum-o. I think you can get powdered sugar and/or cinnamon. Good thing you have two weeks in which to eat all that!

Really? Never been on HM? Wow. You must fix that. Will H try it? I think he'll love Peter Pan. We got stuck on PP on the last trip and while it was probably no more than 5 min I was starting to get nervous and wondering how they'd get us down!

2 weeks!! I AM jealous!!

Yep! Never been. It honestly freaks me out a bit--even though I have been reassured that it is not scary. LOL. I am going to ride first without Henry and see if I think he can handle it. He is a bit of an easy scare, so most likely he won't be riding. I hear there are things that pop-out, that might scare the daylights out of him.

How do they get people down from Peter Pan?!?!? Ive neve thought of that! Ladders at each ship???

Revoke your DVC membership You have some important tasks girl!!

Favorite MK snack? Gonna have to go with the cream cheese pretzel and coke slushie from Lunching Pad

Is it true? MEK may be finally joining us on FB?!?! Michelle...you're next!

I know! I don't want to lose my DVC!!!

Ooooh, I forgot about the cream cheese pretzel....drool. Yes, that is very, very yummy as well. Drool.

I did get a PM from MEK, she IS joining. Now we just peer-pressure Michelle. LOL!

 

[3prettyprincesses]

Sigh, your MK day makes we want to be there RIGHT NOW! Like right now! I think a little tear just fell from my eyes!

Your day looks fabulous! I think Henry will be ok with Big Thunder Mtn. too. We took my DD when she was only 4 and she had her arms up in the air, screaming with joy the whole ride! I think it's pretty tame.

We just did Tom Sawyer's Island (exactly 1 week ago) and it was soooo much fun. My only caution would be to keep track of Henry! Is he a runner? Mine were off and running with me trailing behind trying to keep my eyes on them. There are tunnels, forts and bridges too. And you can see Big Thunder from it too. I have a pic, hold on...

The Plaza was scrumptious! Just ate there last Monday and it was one of our favs. We were all pleasantly surprised by this meal! I had the cheesesteak and must have said a hundred times how delicious it was. It's one of our new must-do restaurants. You'll love it!

And you HAVE to ride Peter Pan and the Haunted Mansion! Girl, what were you thinking skipping these ones? They are 2 of my girls favorite rides, we rode them about 5 times each day were there!

I love the Carousel of Progress too. DH thinks it's boring, isn't he strange? And the Peoplemover too! Those classic Disney ones always make me happy and I've successfully passed that on to my girls. They love them too!

Oh Brook, you're going to have the best time with 2 weeks in Disney! I'll have to live vicariously through your TR so it'll feel like I'm there! Even though we just got back, I'm already campaigning for another trip!

 

[Avery&Todd]

ok...I am crawing out of the closet and admitting to you and the world that I AM SUBBING ON YOUR PTR!!!

I lurked behind the scenes of the TR you just finished, and I can lurk NO MORE!!

and your Saturday, February 27th, will be WAY FUNNER than my Saturday, February 27th....as I'll be trying to get over the fact that my BABY had just turned 9 the day before - and getting ready for his birthday party on Sunday..

but I'd SO rather be with you at WDW!!

and all the snack food porn is just killing me...30 minutes until lunch...*sigh*....

 

[disneydusted]

Hey Brook.... we did not walk over to Hess so I will be intersted in what you think about it.
All of your snack pictures are really making me miss MK!!! I think we snacked our way all around that park! We loved the DoleWhips (It was soooo humid and hot in August!) The bakery is our favorite... too many good things to eat in there!
I will love following along on your fb posts. It's fun to see where you end up for the day.

 

[claryche]

Love the countdown calendar. We had talked about going to Disney again in March, and we are going. I haven't done a new ticker or a countdown calendar. Too many other things going on. We won't be there for your Dis meet, which I'm sad about that one. But we will be there March 3-9, so might run into you. Are you going to update facebook like you did last year? Because it would be cool to meet you and I know that Henry and my son would have a blast. I haven't really planned anything for this trip. It's going to be more of a relaxed trip, since we were just there in November. So sometimes I almost forget that we are going.

I hope Henry loves Big Thunder even half as much as my son. Last trip, we rode it 6 times. 4 times were one right after the other. My only thing is that I wish that he had his own lap bar on that ride, like he does on Everest. Because he moves all over the seat. But if all three of you rode in the same car, then Henry wouldn't move around as much. My DH and I are too much on the Pooh side for all 3 to ride together. I'm sure Henry will love it. And then in a year or two Everest, here you come. My son loves that now too and we even sat in the front row for two of the times.

Getting excited for you.

 

[chloe770]

Henry should love BTMRR. I thing Barnstormer does actually whip you more than BTMRR does. If it's any kind of encouragement to you, my DS's favorite ride when he was 3 was Tower of Terror. Yes, ToT. Funny thing tho, I can't pay him to ride it now. He's scared. I guess the older they get the more rational they become. I have hope that someday Jack WILL ride Space MT with me....someday.

 

[brookelizabeth]

Love your MK plans! Some thoughts on Henry and BTMRR: I personally find this coaster less challenging (and I used to be scared of coasters before I got used to them at Disney parks) because it is on a real track on a mountain, not up in the air. So it is just a very fast train ride. While barnstormer has you going through the air. For me this made a huge difference! Also I think his love of trains might be quite some motivation! I would suggest to ask for a place further to the front of the train, it is much less jerky. And I think you might be able to ride all three of you together, so you can have Henry between the two of you and he will not slide around so much. There is quite a nice viewing area when you follow the path towards the exit of BTMRR (to the right when you are in front of the entrance). Possibly he might be more scared by the loud noise on the way up the mountains and the bats?

I also see that you mentioned the Hess Station quite a bit, but you have the same problem I have as well: No idea, what is actually offered. I think this would be a great service for future BWV guests if you could take some pictures of the inside of the station (if you don't feel too strange about taking pictures inside a petrol station! ).

That is a GREAT point about BTMRR and the track. Good point on the front of the train too, it feels much slower in the front and is much less bumpy - I remember that well. I will check out that area near the exit, thank you!!!

And yes! I did plan to do exactly that at the Hess Station if I don't find a thread somewhere that already has the info. It's so hard to believe that no one has done that already. I just keep seeing "a nice selection of beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks." Not exactly helpful! I will be sure to snap some good pictures and take some details. Anything in particular that you would be looking for too?

I like your plan of just picking what you want to do at each park rather than what you want to do each day. That's what we always do anyway.

Favorite rides for me are definitely all the mountains, Peter Pan, Jungle Cruise, Buzz...well, pretty much everything at the MK. I cannot believe you haven't been on the Haunted Mansion!

As far as snacks go, we usually don't get a whole lot of snacks. But I do like those cream cheese pretzels thanks to LL!!

It was so hard to make a list for MK since we like almost everything too!

The cream cheese pretzels ARE delish!!! I had forgotten about those completely...but I can see myself enjoying one once again!

Well it goes without saying that my heart soars at the thought you'll finally be riding my beloved!!! It is a classic my friend, and really not that scary...but shhhh don't tell the ghosts I said that LOL!!!!

Okay you talking about those snacks are not doing anything for my diet LOL!!! Do you know I keep telling myself I will have that ice cream sandwich from the Bakery and have never gotten around to it!! Well the next two trips will be warmer so I'm going to have one!!!

Hmmm....you will love the Plaza I'm a huge fan!! I love eating there, it's so good there!! I love getting a ressie there before seeking out my seat for the nighttime activities!!!!!

I have been meaning to ride your beloved for several trips now, but still haven't. I WILL THIS TIME! I WILL!!!!!! Even if I have to make a special trip to MK late night or last minute. It will happen!

Oh trust me - I know about the diet! I'm a bit nervous about how much junk I usually eat at WDW and what the scale will read when I get back. I do hope to make some wise choices throughout the week, sprinkled with the splurges. Hopefully that will help! The ice cream sandwich is delicious!! And huuuuuuuuuuuge!! We split it between 3 adults once and it was enough.

I am very excited about our ADR at The Plaza. I'm hoping we get a nice view of the Castle too.

 

[brookelizabeth]

Sigh, your MK day makes we want to be there RIGHT NOW! Like right now! I think a little tear just fell from my eyes!

Your day looks fabulous! I think Henry will be ok with Big Thunder Mtn. too. We took my DD when she was only 4 and she had her arms up in the air, screaming with joy the whole ride! I think it's pretty tame.

We just did Tom Sawyer's Island (exactly 1 week ago) and it was soooo much fun. My only caution would be to keep track of Henry! Is he a runner? Mine were off and running with me trailing behind trying to keep my eyes on them. There are tunnels, forts and bridges too. And you can see Big Thunder from it too. I have a pic, hold on...

The Plaza was scrumptious! Just ate there last Monday and it was one of our favs. We were all pleasantly surprised by this meal! I had the cheesesteak and must have said a hundred times how delicious it was. It's one of our new must-do restaurants. You'll love it!

And you HAVE to ride Peter Pan and the Haunted Mansion! Girl, what were you thinking skipping these ones? They are 2 of my girls favorite rides, we rode them about 5 times each day were there!

I love the Carousel of Progress too. DH thinks it's boring, isn't he strange? And the Peoplemover too! Those classic Disney ones always make me happy and I've successfully passed that on to my girls. They love them too!

Oh Brook, you're going to have the best time with 2 weeks in Disney! I'll have to live vicariously through your TR so it'll feel like I'm there! Even though we just got back, I'm already campaigning for another trip!

So glad to hear your 4 year old LOVED it, hopefully that means my 3.5 year old will at least be okay with it.

Henry is not a runner (thank you Jesus!) so I'm not too concerned about him running off, but we will go right with him so he does explore and enjoy it-he'd never go off on his own without us playing too.

That's a great view of BTMRR and now that you post it (and someone else mentioned it too), I remember Joe and I going over there on our honeymoon and taking our pictures as the train went by. It was a pretty nice view. I just wonder if it going that fast right there would scare Henry out of riding it...

Awesome to hear about The Plaza too! Everyone seems to love it!

I really enjoy all the classic Disney rides too--which makes me think I'll truly enjoy the Haunted Mansion as well. I haven't ridden it because I don't like anything that is "haunted". I survive ToT because I LOVE the thrill at the end! Everyone has reassured me it's more silly and fun than scary...so I'm certain I'll survive. And we have skipped Peter Pan because it's not a "must" for Joe or I and the line is always ridiculous - even in sloooooow September it's 55 minutes! We'll FP it probably, I want to ride again since it's been so long and for Henry to experience "flying"!

ok...I am crawing out of the closet and admitting to you and the world that I AM SUBBING ON YOUR PTR!!!

I lurked behind the scenes of the TR you just finished, and I can lurk NO MORE!!

and your Saturday, February 27th, will be WAY FUNNER than my Saturday, February 27th....as I'll be trying to get over the fact that my BABY had just turned 9 the day before - and getting ready for his birthday party on Sunday..

but I'd SO rather be with you at WDW!!

and all the snack food porn is just killing me...30 minutes until lunch...*sigh*....

I'm glad you joined us and posted!!

Ooooh, man! At least you have one more year before your baby turns into double digits. Happy Birthday to him!!

Hey Brook.... we did not walk over to Hess so I will be intersted in what you think about it.
All of your snack pictures are really making me miss MK!!! I think we snacked our way all around that park! We loved the DoleWhips (It was soooo humid and hot in August!) The bakery is our favorite... too many good things to eat in there!
I will love following along on your fb posts. It's fun to see where you end up for the day.

I will be sure to take some good pictures in Hess and bring back some details as to what is available. It's a great little asset that can possibly save some money on the in-room food bill. And if it doesn't - so be it, we'll learn from our mistakes and hopefully prevent a few others from making it.

Aren't those Dole Whips amazing? Yummmmm! I can't wait to have one again. Henry is a big pineapple fan, so I think he'll be all about them too...he'll probably eat over half of mine!

Love the countdown calendar. We had talked about going to Disney again in March, and we are going. I haven't done a new ticker or a countdown calendar. Too many other things going on. We won't be there for your Dis meet, which I'm sad about that one. But we will be there March 3-9, so might run into you. Are you going to update facebook like you did last year? Because it would be cool to meet you and I know that Henry and my son would have a blast. I haven't really planned anything for this trip. It's going to be more of a relaxed trip, since we were just there in November. So sometimes I almost forget that we are going.

I hope Henry loves Big Thunder even half as much as my son. Last trip, we rode it 6 times. 4 times were one right after the other. My only thing is that I wish that he had his own lap bar on that ride, like he does on Everest. Because he moves all over the seat. But if all three of you rode in the same car, then Henry wouldn't move around as much. My DH and I are too much on the Pooh side for all 3 to ride together. I'm sure Henry will love it. And then in a year or two Everest, here you come. My son loves that now too and we even sat in the front row for two of the times.

Getting excited for you.

Yay!!! Yes! We should meet up! I will be updating FB the entire time we are there. Our plans are very relaxed for the trip too - a few ADRs, and one off site excursion. Let me know if you make up some plans and we can see if our paths cross---or we can make them cross. There are quite a few other DISers there during the same time too! I'll PM you with what plans we do have on those dates.

I'm so glad to hear about your DS liking BTMRR! You are the second person to suggest riding with all three of us in one car so he doesn't slide around - I am definitely going to see if we will fit...hopefully. I think being squished between Mommy and Daddy will help in the fear factor too.

 

[brookelizabeth]

Henry should love BTMRR. I thing Barnstormer does actually whip you more than BTMRR does. If it's any kind of encouragement to you, my DS's favorite ride when he was 3 was Tower of Terror. Yes, ToT. Funny thing tho, I can't pay him to ride it now. He's scared. I guess the older they get the more rational they become. I have hope that someday Jack WILL ride Space MT with me....someday.

We were so surprised at how fast Barnstormer went when we rode it when Henry was 2! And WOW! ToT!!!! It is true how when kids get older their fears change - I've read that on more than one report. I hope that he gets a taste of being brave again and will ride Space Mountain! I bet he'd love it if he'd just take the plunge. I didn't ride my first roller coaster until I was about 10 or 11 years old - I was too scared before then. But I finally rode (due to peer pressure ) and I was HOOKED!

 

[chloe770]

We were so surprised at how fast Barnstormer went when we rode it when Henry was 2! And WOW! ToT!!!! It is true how when kids get older their fears change - I've read that on more than one report. I hope that he gets a taste of being brave again and will ride Space Mountain! I bet he'd love it if he'd just take the plunge. I didn't ride my first roller coaster until I was about 10 or 11 years old - I was too scared before then. But I finally rode (due to peer pressure ) and I was HOOKED!

I did get Jack on EE ( with alot of begging) this past May. He did love it. I think his problem with Space MT is it's in the dark. I've got a whole year and a half to convince him "It really is fun". We'll see.

 

[BMC423]

Hi! I just saw your PTR on the main page and decided to check it out since we too are going in about two weeks. Lucky you going for two weeks thats awesome. You'll love JetBlue @JFK I try to fly from there whenever I can. Thanks for posting that car service link, I didn't even know that there was an option for a car seat. Looking forward to your next update

 

[brookelizabeth]

Two Weeks from Today....February 28.

Today we don't have any real solid plans. The crowd levels are:

MK 5.2
EP 3.1
DHS 2.1
AK 4.0 (AM EMH)

So, we will probably either hit DHS or Epcot today.

Let's take a look at DHS!

Our never done list:

1. Animation Academy
2. Voyage of the Little Mermaid
3. American Idol Experience
   

Both the first two have been on my list several times, but we've never made it. I think the Animation Academy will be a tad interesting with a 3 year old...but we'll survive. Joe and I will "help" him draw. He really enjoys anything to do with art, so this might really be something he gets into! Or he'll get entirely frustrated...we'll see.

The AIE has never really sparked our interest enough to take time to do it. However! I've read several TRs with it, and more than once I have read that people didn't expect to like it, but did! Not once have I read where someone thought it was a waste of time. So, it's certainly worth a shot. Plus, Sarah has thoroughly convinced me it's a good show and a lot of fun by explaining it through her TRs!

As for the regulars, we have

Of course!

For the boys, I think I'll either shop or hit the thrill rides over and over again...or both!

And we have to spend plenty of time in here

I'll try to get Henry to go down the little red slide for the Tradition Picture, and then we will probably head over here to the "big boy" slide pretty quickly.

We really liked the

Backlot Tour

last time and plan to do it again!

We have only seen

once, so we want to see it again.

Playhouse Disney

will be closed until March 6, when it re-opens at Disney Junior. We will go see it before the end of our trip!

We will say hello to

and

and hopefully this time we will also get a chance to meet Buzz and Woody! Last time it was just Jessie out and I know Henry would have been disappointed, so we skipped it. He got to meet Buzz at MK, but has yet to meet Woody.

There will be lots of other things - wandering the Streets of America (China Bowl!), and I MUST ride ToT and RnRC at least once!

I have watched a video of the new Pixar Pals Countdown to Fun parade and it looks a bit meh. I'm not sure we will bother seeing it, but if it happens to work out one day, I'm not opposed to seeing it either. Hopefully they improve upon it!

ESPN the Weekend is being held at DHS on March 4-6, at least one of these days we will be at DHS for an ADR (I'll get to that at the two week mark! ) We are not sports people, but we might go check out a few of the special things they have set up for it. Henry likes to throw balls around and shoot hoops, so if they have something child friendly it could be a lot of fun.


As for eats at DHS...there really aren't any stand-outs to me...but how about

I always seem to get my Mickey Bar at DHS, more than once at the cart between ToT and RnRC. It's a good snack during a Baby Swap.

We also liked

Pizza Planet

when we ate there, and a certain little boy likes their

So, that wraps up DHS! What are your favorites at DHS? And what do you like to eat there? Ooooh, I just thought of Starring Rolls and their ginormous sandwiches...Joe loves their dessert options too! Maybe we will be trying that for lunch.



Before I go, I want to wish you all a

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!

 

[brookelizabeth]

I did get Jack on EE ( with alot of begging) this past May. He did love it. I think his problem with Space MT is it's in the dark. I've got a whole year and a half to convince him "It really is fun". We'll see.

Ah ha! The darkness thing is definitely a problem for a lot of people. Not being able to see the track can be scary....but so much fun! I hope your convincing works!

Hi! I just saw your PTR on the main page and decided to check it out since we too are going in about two weeks. Lucky you going for two weeks thats awesome. You'll love JetBlue @JFK I try to fly from there whenever I can. Thanks for posting that car service link, I didn't even know that there was an option for a car seat. Looking forward to your next update

Glad to have you!!! Where are you staying in two weeks? Maybe our paths will cross!!

No prob on the link. We used them once from a friend's place in Manhattan before we lived here and they were great. On time, pleasant to deal with and personable. And he didn't drive like an idiot!

 

[Avery&Todd]

we ate at 50's Prime Time for lunch this past June and REALLY liked it! We had one of those crazy in character server who was the BEST!!!

he was running himself ragged with his tables so at one point I asked him to sit and take a break with us and he DID! He sat next to me in the booth (1/2 booth & 1/2 table) and chatted for a few minutes - he had been working at this restraurant FOR EVER - like years and years and year..and loved it..

I had the fried chicken and it was TO DIE FOR...DH had the pot roast and kept saying the whole time.."I should have gotten the chicken"..

my boys, 11 & 8 really enjoyed the atmosphere and the food...oh, and the ice cream - DELISH!!

and that same day we ate at Hollywood & Vine for b'fast (just to get us in the parks before they opened) and the food was really good - I know it gets a bad wrap, but we found b'fast to be very hot and quite tasty - and we even had a server from N.C. - which was kinda nice...

now, the boys knew NONE of the characters and I had to ask our server a few times to tell us who we were getting pictures with - but the boys took those pictures in good spirits!!

Have you done the Muppet show? WE LOVED IT! All of us - like falling out of our chair funny...I'd do it again in a heartbeat..

 

[Flossbolna]

And yes! I did plan to do exactly that at the Hess Station if I don't find a thread somewhere that already has the info. It's so hard to believe that no one has done that already. I just keep seeing "a nice selection of beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks." Not exactly helpful! I will be sure to snap some good pictures and take some details. Anything in particular that you would be looking for too?

I really have no idea about what to expect at the Hess Station, especially since I find American groceries to be quite a bit different from what is available here in Germany. I don't expect them to have many vegetables like cucumbers, tomatos and such? I am not really planning on eating a lot of food in my studio anyway, but some healthy snacks besides baby carrots might be welcome. And it seems like you did the same searches that I tried and which did not come up with much... At least for the BW store the DVC member site has a list of things available. So thank you very much for planning to do this!!

And on your update:

I think we seem to have very similar never done lists!! especially at DHS.

On Space Mountain: keep in mind, that Henry would have to sit on his own, I have seen a child once that got all upset when he was supposed to be in the train by himself.

And on the Astro Orbiter: I don't know how Henry is dealing with heights, but this is pretty high up and can get quite fast. I loved it, but for me it seemed to be quite a bit more thrilling than I ever expected it to be!

 

[hcmommy]

Happy Valentine's Day to you too Henry!

All of your plans looks great.

I get to make my ADR's tomorrow I'm getting excited 6 months out, I can't imagine how excited you are! So close....