WDW Commando Club

[Disney Commando]

4 more days to go, 4 more days to go

Been sewing up a storm for the last month, so not much time to Dis, I'll post some pics of what i've been working on. I'll also try a small live trip report when I'm there.

Have a Great trip, can't wait to see what you have been working on, Good Luck with this trips new recruits

We will be looking forward to hear any updates

 

[Xclusive2WDW]

I hope you figure out the funds for your trips Let me know when your going, I will be there late April & Early Nov, maybe we will be there at the same time

I believe the cruise will have to be a dream deffered this year. Cool beans, I just need my Disney fix, I can cruise next year. With that said, I already know I want no parts of FP+. I hardly find a need to use FP all that much, let alone reserve it.

I think a trip around May 3-11 will be booked in Dec as my X-mas gift to myself. I really really want AKL, but for cost purposes, I may book AoA. Commander, the trip in Nov might be a meet-up opportunity. That Easter time frame is too rich for my blood (all those people, bring back nighmares, lol). The Nov trip I want to overlap F&W and the X-mas stuff, so probably 7-17th or so. That will def be a split stay with AKV and Boardwalk Villas.

4 more days to go, 4 more days to go

Been sewing up a storm for the last month, so not much time to Dis, I'll post some pics of what i've been working on. I'll also try a small live trip report when I'm there.

YAY MaMudduck!!! Very excited for you, enjoy Disney I'd love to see what you were sewing up, I crochet so stuff like that is always so cool ot me.

 

[Disney Commando]

I believe the cruise will have to be a dream deffered this year. Cool beans, I just need my Disney fix, I can cruise next year. With that said, I already know I want no parts of FP+. I hardly find a need to use FP all that much, let alone reserve it.

I think a trip around May 3-11 will be booked in Dec as my X-mas gift to myself. I really really want AKL, but for cost purposes, I may book AoA. Commander, the trip in Nov might be a meet-up opportunity. That Easter time frame is too rich for my blood (all those people, bring back nighmares, lol). The Nov trip I want to overlap F&W and the X-mas stuff, so probably 7-17th or so. That will def be a split stay with AKV and Boardwalk Villas.

Yes a possible meet up for Nov indeed, We are looking at going Nov 6-9

 

[MaMudduck]

We made it yesterday, at the Westgate lakes, renovations completed 8 days ago , so as I told them " I glad I get to be the first one to mess it up"

Waiting for the Walkerducks to arrive but going to go to check in now for the 3 bedroom.

So should I do the little trip report here on this board or start a separate tread?

 

[Disney Commando]

We made it yesterday, at the Westgate lakes, renovations completed 8 days ago , so as I told them " I glad I get to be the first one to mess it up"

Waiting for the Walkerducks to arrive but going to go to check in now for the 3 bedroom.

So should I do the little trip report here on this board or start a separate tread?

Your not going to sew the curtains together to show you were there are you

Glad to hear you made it and hope you are having a Great time, you can post here or start a thread either way is fine, as long as we get to hear about it

 

[MaMudduck]

Your not going to sew the curtains together to show you were there are you

Glad to hear you made it and hope you are having a Great time, you can post here or start a thread either way is fine, as long as we get to hear about it

No they only have blinds, so there will be no sewing now!

I think we are going to call this trip " a commando's worst nightmare" or " mutiny of squadron Mudduck"

But I'll get into some details later as I get to a free wifi place.

 

[AirGoofy]

I think we are going to call this trip " a commando's worst nightmare" or " mutiny of squadron Mudduck"
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Sounds like there was a storm brewin. Did you make them walk the plank?

 

[MaMudduck]

Sounds like there was a storm brewin. Did you make them walk the plank?

Arrgh matie, that sound like a fine idea! tonight it's the Christmas party and all the big ones know to "stick to the plan" or there will be a dear price to pay. If fact 5 minutes ago I retold my hubby, "children DONT lead this family" and other the DH & me everyone else is classified children (even the 20 & 30 yrs olds).

 

[Disney Commando]

Arrgh matie, that sound like a fine idea! tonight it's the Christmas party and all the big ones know to "stick to the plan" or there will be a dear price to pay. If fact 5 minutes ago I retold my hubby, "children DONT lead this family" and other the DH & me everyone else is classified children (even the 20 & 30 yrs olds).

sounds like you have a few unruly's there Just remind them Christmas is only a few weeks away and Santa is watching them, depending on how good they are during this trip determines what they will get for Christmas

As far as the older ones (20 & 30yr olds), you could always leave them at the room

I hope The Christmas Party went well and that everyone is on the same page now

 

[Xclusive2WDW]

Arrgh matie, that sound like a fine idea! tonight it's the Christmas party and all the big ones know to "stick to the plan" or there will be a dear price to pay. If fact 5 minutes ago I retold my hubby, "children DONT lead this family" and other the DH & me everyone else is classified children (even the 20 & 30 yrs olds).

Show em no mercy MaMudduck! I am glad you have arrived safely and as unruly as they are being, I am sure you guys are gonna have a blast! Looking forward to hearing about it!


Ok Commandos, again I need help. I think this Filet Mignon diet I have on this Mconald's budget needs a reality check. I am really good with money, don't get me wrong. However, when I go on vacation, that is what I want a Vacation! So here's what. . . I have a trip for May 2-May 11 planned, already secured my ADR's and everything. Problem is the resort. I do not care for any of the mods. Port Orleans I could go for because I can utilize the boats, however they are only to DTD so no huge appeal there. That leaves Value and Deluxe. I would only stay in a Villa bc for the price with a special going on, I would get a lot more (whirlpool tub, kithen, space). The only Value I am interested in is AoA and that is because I love Lion King and Nemo. So here is my issue. . . it just does not make sense for me to put out a lot of money on the hotel. I will be in Disney right, so what does it matter where I sleep? I will be getting an AP, so that takes care of the tix. Are the LM rooms at AoA just as nice? Should I spurge on the Villa (AK or Boardwalk) or should I just wait for the big Christmas trip? I am so confused. I have always stayed at the bogger hotels (Shades of Green, Contemporary, Swan and Dolphin). Any suggestions? Any resorts you guys like that I may be mis-judging? Thanks guys

 

[Xclusive2WDW]

Okay, so you all can disregard that last message . After further review, we have decided on POR in a riverview room. . . I think, lol. I am not doing deluxe this trip, the cost is just too high and not justified for this trip where we won't spend enough time in the room. If we get a discount (one should be offered during our time in May) the cost is about the same of AoA. I would like opinions of POR vs. POFQ as I have never stayed at either. Thanks guys, you guys are lifesavers

 

[AirGoofy]

Show em no mercy MaMudduck! I am glad you have arrived safely and as unruly as they are being, I am sure you guys are gonna have a blast! Looking forward to hearing about it!


Ok Commandos, again I need help. I think this Filet Mignon diet I have on this Mconald's budget needs a reality check. I am really good with money, don't get me wrong. However, when I go on vacation, that is what I want a Vacation! So here's what. . . I have a trip for May 2-May 11 planned, already secured my ADR's and everything. Problem is the resort. I do not care for any of the mods. Port Orleans I could go for because I can utilize the boats, however they are only to DTD so no huge appeal there. That leaves Value and Deluxe. I would only stay in a Villa bc for the price with a special going on, I would get a lot more (whirlpool tub, kithen, space). The only Value I am interested in is AoA and that is because I love Lion King and Nemo. So here is my issue. . . it just does not make sense for me to put out a lot of money on the hotel. I will be in Disney right, so what does it matter where I sleep? I will be getting an AP, so that takes care of the tix. Are the LM rooms at AoA just as nice? Should I spurge on the Villa (AK or Boardwalk) or should I just wait for the big Christmas trip? I am so confused. I have always stayed at the bogger hotels (Shades of Green, Contemporary, Swan and Dolphin). Any suggestions? Any resorts you guys like that I may be mis-judging? Thanks guys

You could try renting points at OKW? They have really large 1 BRs for lower point totals.

 

[Disney Commando]

Okay, so you all can disregard that last message . After further review, we have decided on POR in a riverview room. . . I think, lol. I am not doing deluxe this trip, the cost is just too high and not justified for this trip where we won't spend enough time in the room. If we get a discount (one should be offered during our time in May) the cost is about the same of AoA. I would like opinions of POR vs. POFQ as I have never stayed at either. Thanks guys, you guys are lifesavers

I haven't stayed at any of them yet, although I have been there, the only thing I can really say is that Boatwright Dinning Hall was very good but if your not staying at one of the POR's it is kinda of a pain to go to

 

[Disney Commando]

I'm very excited about the results of this month

Well more like opinions on the Magicbands

This month we have our own Mamudduck there now

and I have 3 families that are there or going soon

1 that has been there foe 8 days now, 1 that just got there today and will br there for 10 days , and 1 going in 2 weeks, now this could be a game changer for me and a way to master the magic bands, the 3 families that I know, 1 I gave no info too (didn't know they were going), 1 I gave info to and they will text if they run into problems, and the other I also gave info to they have no kids so it's a different agenda

so my goal is to suck as much info out of everyone that went to see what everyone's experience was and maybe be able to put a solid plan together

 

[Xclusive2WDW]

You could try renting points at OKW? They have really large 1 BRs for lower point totals.

Thank you. I did look into renting points, but the availability is not really there. I also need to save up more for a deluxe trip. I will look into OKW though, I do love Olivia's. GREAT food!

I haven't stayed at any of them yet, although I have been there, the only thing I can really say is that Boatwright Dinning Hall was very good but if your not staying at one of the POR's it is kinda of a pain to go to

I believe I have made a decision I can live with. . . POR!!! May 2-11, 2014 Riverview room There should be a discount coming out soon. This will be my X-mas gift to myself which I will use my bonus on. The more I think about it, the more excited I become. I love peddle boating and water is calming for me, so all-in-all I think this is going to be wonderful

I have devised a plan too. . . take money to book a BB offer, use said BB for my Nov trip; book another BB trip in Nov for May 2015. . . REPEAT!!! At that rate I can go to Disney FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Muaaahahahahahahahahaha
ok ok ok, maybe the whole take over the world sentiment is too much, but I am very excited at the prospect of being able to continue this Disney legacy for myself.

 

[MaMudduck]

Well more like opinions on the Magicbands This month we have our own Mamudduck there now and I have 3 families that are there or going soon 1 that has been there foe 8 days now, 1 that just got there today and will br there for 10 days , and 1 going in 2 weeks, now this could be a game changer for me and a way to master the magic bands, the 3 families that I know

because I have an AP, and we aren't staying on site we don't have magic bands, but I can tell you that I wished I did! I find it really annoying that MB can "book" 3 fast pass at a time and I can't so with this motley crew here now, I have to resort to me being the runner -the old way.
I have been watching people with them and I haven't seen problems. And I did ask someone how they liked using the MB and the said they "liked them- especially for photos" but this people we're by no means "commandos" or very experienced WDW goers.

I already using my Disney Experience so I really wanted to using MB to track everything.

 

[kmedina]

because I have an AP, and we aren't staying on site we don't have magic bands, but I can tell you that I wished I did! I find it really annoying that MB can "book" 3 fast pass at a time and I can't so with this motley crew here now, I have to resort to me being the runner -the old way. I have been watching people with them and I haven't seen problems. And I did ask someone how they liked using the MB and the said they "liked them- especially for photos" but this people we're by no means "commandos" or very experienced WDW goers. I already using my Disney Experience so I really wanted to using MB to track everything.

This experienced commando has a love hate relationship with magic bands. They worked every time with no issues from 10/27-11/03. The rules changed a little allowing only one premier attraction per day. Luckily, we missed that nonsense, which I hate. For Epcot, AK and HS, three passes were enough and I loved not running all over the park. For MK, 3 passes are not nearly enough. People without magic bands were allowed to get way more than three. I did not like that at ALL. Once they make it all fair, I think the fastpasses will be a great thing. If you are wearing a magic band and try to get a traditional fastpass, they will stop you!

 

[Disney Commando]

because I have an AP, and we aren't staying on site we don't have magic bands, but I can tell you that I wished I did! I find it really annoying that MB can "book" 3 fast pass at a time and I can't so with this motley crew here now, I have to resort to me being the runner -the old way.
I have been watching people with them and I haven't seen problems. And I did ask someone how they liked using the MB and the said they "liked them- especially for photos" but this people we're by no means "commandos" or very experienced WDW goers.

I already using my Disney Experience so I really wanted to using MB to track everything.

This experienced commando has a love hate relationship with magic bands. They worked every time with no issues from 10/27-11/03. The rules changed a little allowing only one premier attraction per day. Luckily, we missed that nonsense, which I hate. For Epcot, AK and HS, three passes were enough and I loved not running all over the park. For MK, 3 passes are not nearly enough. People without magic bands were allowed to get way more than three. I did not like that at ALL. Once they make it all fair, I think the fastpasses will be a great thing. If you are wearing a magic band and try to get a traditional fastpass, they will stop you!

So if you can get a FP for later in the evening that is a plus, since we usually hit at least 2 parks a day and that 2nd park after dinner usually has no FPs left so this could come in handy.

But now for the main reason I don't like the system, I don't want to wear the Magicband, I don't wear any type of bracelets, necklace, rings etc, and don't really want to start

My idea plan is to dump these Magicbands in a locker when we get into a park, since we will not have DP, and if we don't link our APs to them, we would not really need them until a EMH

Even if this means we wouldn't be able to get a FP it would be worth it, since we really don't use FP's much anymore ( averaged like 1 a day last trip some days 0), with all the new things they have FP's for now (parades,shows,fireworks, meet &greats) I think the writing is on the wall that this will be a extra pay for service in the future, just like all the other theme parks out there IMO in the future this will be offered free instead of the DP offer

I you think that might sound far fetched, back in the day most places didn't charge for parking either

 

[think-like-tink]

I am trying to plan out our days in July. I have gone to Touring plans and I did not like the plans much. I have us planned for rope drop to do what we want during the EMH for MK in FL. We are not wanting to do everything FL has to offer, I couldn't find a plan that worked for me. I am coming up with one on my own.

 

[Disney Commando]

It's been a few weeks since I've been in our thread due to being in the retail food bis, with the Holidays and a few snow storms it has been quite busy

Yopu all know my stance on the new Magic bands & FP+, and with a confirmed 3 trips for this year with a possible 5 trips, you know I'm going top play with it

I do have a question for AP holders, We are planning to get AP's this year, now can they be used for multiple parks in 1 day