WDW Commando Club

[Disney Commando]

Well it's starting DW is starting to throw "extras" into the planning loop, 59days to go and she hits me with somekind of Adventure thing at Seaworld, So far that's O.K. since we will be at Seaworld a whole day and this will replace Dinner with Shamo

The planning days at WDW are pretty much full with not much room for "extras" I'm sure she will come up with some more in the next 59days

 

[jmm476]

Well it's starting DW is starting to throw "extras" into the planning loop, 59days to go and she hits me with somekind of Adventure thing at Seaworld, So far that's O.K. since we will be at Seaworld a whole day and this will replace Dinner with Shamo

The planning days at WDW are pretty much full with not much room for "extras" I'm sure she will come up with some more in the next 59days

Good luck! I don't allow people to throw in extras once the plan is done, it's done!! I don't switch ADRs unless forced to, I don't change what day we are in what park, and I don't let my family sway my superior Disney planning. At least that's what I tell myself before they all gang up on me...

 

[BamaGirl]

I am so glad that I stumbled upon this thread!! I so want to join the club! I love getting to the parks at rope drop going on all the rides that are must do while others are just getting up! We laughed when DS2 was younger and we were going back to the room for a nap after we had compeleted a complete round of must do rides at the line of people just getting to the parks. In my mind you snooze you loose at WDW! You can sleep at home! We got to go go go!!

This past trip we went with my parents who can't walk as fast as we can so I had to modify our normal touring plans. I laugh at my Dad because he says that we 1.walked to fast (we really slowed down for him it was killing me!) and 2. we walked his legs off. Our next trip maybe with friends that we have not seen in 10 years...I am wondering what their touring style is going to be...they may just have to meet up with us in the park!

 

[Disney Commando]

I am so glad that I stumbled upon this thread!! I so want to join the club! I love getting to the parks at rope drop going on all the rides that are must do while others are just getting up! We laughed when DS2 was younger and we were going back to the room for a nap after we had compeleted a complete round of must do rides at the line of people just getting to the parks. In my mind you snooze you loose at WDW! You can sleep at home! We got to go go go!!

This past trip we went with my parents who can't walk as fast as we can so I had to modify our normal touring plans. I laugh at my Dad because he says that we 1.walked to fast (we really slowed down for him it was killing me!) and 2. we walked his legs off. Our next trip maybe with friends that we have not seen in 10 years...I am wondering what their touring style is going to be...they may just have to meet up with us in the park!

You are member #123. I will not travel with any family (execpt wife & son) anymore because of this. I would expect hearing my legs are killing me from some older members of the family, but when teenagers and those in their 20's who have no injuries or anything start complaining about legs are hurting and being tired I guess it might be my fault since I got them up and out before 2pm

 

[Disney Commando]

Good luck! I don't allow people to throw in extras once the plan is done, it's done!! I don't switch ADRs unless forced to, I don't change what day we are in what park, and I don't let my family sway my superior Disney planning. At least that's what I tell myself before they all gang up on me...

Nov 1st is my cutoff date for anykind of extras, that will give me 36 days to finialize all plans, ADR's and park days are already in stone (any extras must be able to work around this)


Last year my extra's were - MNSSHP , Pirates Leauge, Pirates Firework Cruise, Dinner with Shamio


So far for this year we have - MVMCP , Whatever the Adventure thing is at Seaworld, Maybe haircut at the Main Street Barber Shop

 

[zianha]

This is exactly why I'm NOT thrilled that my sister and her family have decided to make their WDW trip at the same time we are! I love my sis and all, and I'm glad my nieces and nephew get to go finally, but I told my sister they gotta do their own thing! The last time I went with them was 2004 and my brother-in-law complained the entire time! Plus all 5 of them are lolly-gaggers! Isn't going to fit in with my commando plans at all! But she thinks I'm being silly! She wants all of the kids to experience the rides and characters together but I'm NOT gonna wait for them!!!! AND.....I don't feel bad about that at all!!!

 

[Disney Commando]

This is exactly why I'm NOT thrilled that my sister and her family have decided to make their WDW trip at the same time we are! I love my sis and all, and I'm glad my nieces and nephew get to go finally, but I told my sister they gotta do their own thing! The last time I went with them was 2004 and my brother-in-law complained the entire time! Plus all 5 of them are lolly-gaggers! Isn't going to fit in with my commando plans at all! But she thinks I'm being silly! She wants all of the kids to experience the rides and characters together but I'm NOT gonna wait for them!!!! AND.....I don't feel bad about that at all!!!

You have made one of the hardest, but probably one of the wisest decisions for your trip. You have done it once, pretty much know what the results will be, you may have dodged family fighting for years to come

If she wants to hang out so bad, you could offer a Lunch or Dinner, show, parade or fireworks together, maybe even a ride. On the condition that if they are not there when you arrive, you are not waiting (not even a minute) for them

I'm glad you don't feel bad about telling them that, it's your Vacation, your spending Big $$$$, you should do what YOU want to do

 

[Disney Commando]

Went to AAA yesterday to pay off the Dec trip. I knew it was PopWarner week, but the travel agent told me that has not been able to book anyone in for that week for almost 2 weeks now

Now I hope they are holding rooms for the PopWarner event, (since no one knows who is going yet) and not that they are just sold out. This can make a HUGE difference in crowd levels.

I'm not worried about the Pop Warner since they will be at the Sport's Complex most of the day, and won't be much of a crowd factor. I just hope that is the case and a group like the Brazilions will not be there at the same time

 

[jmm476]

Went to AAA yesterday to pay off the Dec trip. I knew it was PopWarner week, but the travel agent told me that has not been able to book anyone in for that week for almost 2 weeks now

Now I hope they are holding rooms for the PopWarner event, (since no one knows who is going yet) and not that they are just sold out. This can make a HUGE difference in crowd levels.

I'm not worried about the Pop Warner since they will be at the Sport's Complex most of the day, and won't be much of a crowd factor. I just hope that is the case and a group like the Brazilions will not be there at the same time

Good luck!!

 

[blondietink]

We went once during Pop Warner week and didn't know it. Saw no crowds of football players or anything. We had no idea they were there until we hard some CM's talking about it. We didn't see them at the parks and since we were at OKW, we didn't see them at the resort either. No Bralizians, either.

 

[Disney Commando]

Rough outline of what parks what days with ADR's, still placing what to do when

Day 1 - Should get to All Star Movies by 10:30am, Epcot by Noon, 5pm Boatwright Dining Hall, HS EMH till 11

Day2- 8am EMH AK, 5pm Whispering Canyon, MK EMH till 11

Day3- 9am Cape May Cafe, Seaworld, 5:30 T-Rex Cafe, DTD, Go To Epcot for Fireworks, back to DTD

Day 4 - 9am Epcot, 3pm AK EMH till 8pm leaving at 7:30, 8:30 Olivia's, Then Boardwalk

Day 5 - MK EMH 8am, Chef Mickey's 5pm, Back to MK for MVMCP till Midnite.

Day 6 - HS EMH 8am, 2pm Off to Epcot, 8:20 Le Ceillar, EMH Epcot till !2:30 am

Day 7- 8am 1900 Park Fare, only have till noon so basicly anything that still has to still be done or want to do again

Once I finish filling in rides, shows, parades, fireworks, QS, resort hopping, I'll probably have it down to snacks in the next month I'll post it

 

[Disney Commando]

1236 Hours till WDW OK counting down the hours might be pushing it But if you count down minutes or seconds alot get taken off each day.

74,160 minutes till WDW - 1,440 come off everyday
4,449,600 seconds till WDW - 86,400 come off everyday

It's still along way off, but you got to have some fun

 

[jmm476]

1236 Hours till WDW OK counting down the hours might be pushing it But if you count down minutes or seconds alot get taken off each day.

74,160 minutes till WDW - 1,440 come off everyday
4,449,600 seconds till WDW - 86,400 come off everyday

It's still along way off, but you got to have some fun

I like that! I'll have to start that when my trip is a little bit closer.

Your schedule looks great by the way! I can't sleep when I'm in the World, so I stay out until 2am and get up by 6. It looks like you'll have a lot of that too.

 

[knitster]

Oh wow, I've never seen this thread before. I feel like I'm home! lol

I am a planning fanatic! We'll be going on our first WDW trip in May and I've already been planning for months!

 

[Disney Commando]

Oh wow, I've never seen this thread before. I feel like I'm home! lol

I am a planning fanatic! We'll be going on our first WDW trip in May and I've already been planning for months!

You are home You are member #124. Getting near time to make your ADR's

 

[Disney Commando]

For Dec Epcot is starting to be a huge venue, with all the extra things happening there, I now have to add in Duffy the bear (wife says Duffy in the German outfit is a must) I wish the extra late EMH's that they use in the summer also went on during the Holiday season

 

[kdault]

Leave tomorrow. I've been planning for about 4 months, 6 adults going, did not have plans on previous trips, but went with tour guide mike this time, set up spreadsheets, which park each day, which rides when, 1/2 hr increments, mostly commando in the morning and most afternoons free time, we'll see how it goes.

Was pretty excited for past few months. Then father in law passed away last week, took a little excitement away. But I'm sure he wants us to have a good time. Bittersweet.

 

[Disney Commando]

Leave tomorrow. I've been planning for about 4 months, 6 adults going, did not have plans on previous trips, but went with tour guide mike this time, set up spreadsheets, which park each day, which rides when, 1/2 hr increments, mostly commando in the morning and most afternoons free time, we'll see how it goes.

Was pretty excited for past few months. Then father in law passed away last week, took a little excitement away. But I'm sure he wants us to have a good time. Bittersweet.

You are member #125. Have a GREAT trip, Sorry to hear about your FIL, Let us know how your planning worked out when you come back, sounds like you have a good strategy

 

[Disney Commando]

Is the World Pavillion decorated for Christmas, Does each Country do their own decorations, I can't say I've ever seen pics of this, so I really have no idea

 

[Disney Commando]

Wow I had to change my Tues Dec 7 planning, it's going to be a real busy day 9am Cape May Cafe, Off to Seaworld have to be out of there by 3pm should be able to see everything by then (been there many times), DTW to T-Rex Cafe for early dinner, off to HS for 7pm Fantasmic, HS to Epcot for Illuminations at 9:30, will probably do the Boardwalk instead of DTD after Epcot, and do DTW on Wed after Olivia's