WDW Commando Club

[juliebug1997]

Holy cow, I leave in three days and I have barely started packing. However, I have great plans and have the days memorized (for the most part).

 

[*sarah*]

Ok Commandos.....Who else is already planning their 2012 trip? I am!!! I've already made a list of ADRs for next summer!!!

ME!! We are planning on an August trip. Haven't booked anything yet, just in the planning stages now. But it would be early in the month and hopefully stay at Caribbean Beach Resort. 5-7 days. Me and DS are wanting to try out some different character meals than what we've had. Chef Mickey's, Crystal Palace, Cape May and Akershus are the ones we are thinking now, well not all of them lol one or two of them.

And then, we are talking about a short trip for December 2011. I am going in for a job interview tomorrow and its basically IF I get the job we'll take the trip lol, cause we've been a one income family forever, so with another full time job to help out we could work an extra trip in.

 

[Disney Commando]

Holy cow, I leave in three days and I have barely started packing. However, I have great plans and have the days memorized (for the most part).

Have a GREAT trip Can't wait to hear all about it

ME!! We are planning on an August trip. Haven't booked anything yet, just in the planning stages now. But it would be early in the month and hopefully stay at Caribbean Beach Resort. 5-7 days. Me and DS are wanting to try out some different character meals than what we've had. Chef Mickey's, Crystal Palace, Cape May and Akershus are the ones we are thinking now, well not all of them lol one or two of them.

And then, we are talking about a short trip for December 2011. I am going in for a job interview tomorrow and its basically IF I get the job we'll take the trip lol, cause we've been a one income family forever, so with another full time job to help out we could work an extra trip in.

Good Luck at the job interview hope you get the job

 

[cinabug]

Holy cow, I leave in three days and I have barely started packing. However, I have great plans and have the days memorized (for the most part).

We're leaving in three days too. Maybe we will see you there. This is my first attempt at commando, so wish us well.

 

[juliebug1997]

We're leaving in three days too. Maybe we will see you there. This is my first attempt at commando, so wish us well.

Good luck to you!!!! Just remember to stop and take it all in every once and a while. For a few seconds only though!!!!!

 

[Disney Commando]

We're leaving in three days too. Maybe we will see you there. This is my first attempt at commando, so wish us well.

Have a GREAT Trip I'm sure you will do fine If you have something planned and a surprise comes up that you didn't plan on go with you instinct, worse thing you can do is 2nd guess yourself, the most important thing is that you have a GREAT time

 

[Disney Commando]

3 overlooked Gems IMO

1- Vehicles on Main Street, this is a great time that most overlook rushing to rope drop, you can ride on Horse Drawn Trolly, Bouble Decker Bus, Fire Cart, Maybe even a car it all depends what they are using that day.

They are are free, it is 1 way, from the train station to the castle or revirse, usally 2 are running so take 1 each way, be sure to look for Main Street Charaters (Mayor, Dewwie Cheatin, Fire Chief etc) for a meet and greet afterwards

2 Pressed pennies, Pressedcoins.com has a list of ALL locations and designs on WDW property, so if you are looking for certian ones this is a big plus

3 WDW Transportation Trading Cards, (MY Fav) not sure if they are still doing them , they were when we were there in Dec It can be quite a challenge to score cards since it is volentery and all Transportation CM's do not have them (you might have to ask a bunch of them before you find someone who has them) anyway there is a total of 18 - 3 Bus, 3 Boat & 12 Monorail, (Bus CM's have only bus cards etc)


If anyone has any overlooked Gems, please post, this is how we become a Team

T- Together
E- Everyone
A- Achives
M- More

 

[*sarah*]

Good Luck at the job interview hope you get the job

Thank you! I think it went well, but now its just a wait and see thing.

3 overlooked Gems IMO

1- Vehicles on Main Street, this is a great time that most overlook rushing to rope drop, you can ride on Horse Drawn Trolly, Bouble Decker Bus, Fire Cart, Maybe even a car it all depends what they are using that day.

They are are free, it is 1 way, from the train station to the castle or revirse, usally 2 are running so take 1 each way, be sure to look for Main Street Charaters (Mayor, Dewwie Cheatin, Fire Chief etc) for a meet and greet afterwards

2 Pressed pennies, Pressedcoins.com has a list of ALL locations and designs on WDW property, so if you are looking for certian ones this is a big plus

3 WDW Transportation Trading Cards, (MY Fav) not sure if they are still doing them , they were when we were there in Dec It can be quite a challenge to score cards since it is volentery and all Transportation CM's do not have them (you might have to ask a bunch of them before you find someone who has them) anyway there is a total of 18 - 3 Bus, 3 Boat & 12 Monorail, (Bus CM's have only bus cards etc)


If anyone has any overlooked Gems, please post, this is how we become a Team

T- Together
E- Everyone
A- Achives
M- More

Never knew about #3, will have to tell DS. He would go nuts for that. And yes the pressed pennies!! I printed out that list and took it with us and me and DS would sit in the hotel and pick out the locations to seek out. We each bought a thing to put them in and we go back and look at them all the time! We're already making a list of the ones we want to get next time.

 

[Disney Commando]

Thank you! I think it went well, but now its just a wait and see thing.




Never knew about #3, will have to tell DS. He would go nuts for that. And yes the pressed pennies!! I printed out that list and took it with us and me and DS would sit in the hotel and pick out the locations to seek out. We each bought a thing to put them in and we go back and look at them all the time! We're already making a list of the ones we want to get next time.

With The Transporation Cards I will honestly tell you it's not a easy task to obtain them since all CM's do not have them The easiest ones to get are the bus ones the Monorail ones are hit and miss, I had the best luck scoring them at Epcot, Contemp & GF The Boat ones I've been luckey to score all 3 a couple times now from another source at WDW (any Commando or Dis Dad Member can PM me and I'll tell you the spot, just don't want to post, and cause a mad rush) I just wish someone could confirm if they are still doing it

When you ask a Transportation CM about them don't say it to loud (if they have them they don't have alot) if they have them it's kinda funny, they will usally hand them to you like Top Secret files

 

[*sarah*]

PM'ing you...
And that is too funny about like its a Top Secret file! haha Actually that makes it even more fun.

With The Transporation Cards I will honestly tell you it's not a easy task to obtain them since all CM's do not have them The easiest ones to get are the bus ones the Monorail ones are hit and miss, I had the best luck scoring them at Epcot, Contemp & GF The Boat ones I've been luckey to score all 3 a couple times now from another source at WDW (any Commando or Dis Dad Member can PM me and I'll tell you the spot, just don't want to post, and cause a mad rush) I just wish someone could confirm if they are still doing it

When you ask a Transportation CM about them don't say it to loud (if they have them they don't have alot) if they have them it's kinda funny, they will usally hand them to you like Top Secret files

 

[Disney Commando]

There are 2 more cards I would like to try and get for my son
- co-piliot on the ferryboat, I don't know if they still do this since you would ride in the boats piliot house, did it stop when they stopped doing the monorail ride up front, or do they still do it

- MK train Conductor card, I'm not too sure how you would get this one, do you just ask, or do you have to sit in a certain spot

Over the last couple of years, besides the Transportation Cards, I have been able to score a few Monorail Co-Piliot Cards (before they stopped doing it)
and the Speedway Drivers License

Are there anymore out there

 

[dvczerfs]

There are 2 more cards I would like to try and get for my son
- co-piliot on the ferryboat, I don't know if they still do this since you would ride in the boats piliot house, did it stop when they stopped doing the monorail ride up front, or do they still do it

- MK train Conductor card, I'm not too sure how you would get this one, do you just ask, or do you have to sit in a certain spot

Over the last couple of years, besides the Transportation Cards, I have been able to score a few Monorail Co-Piliot Cards (before they stopped doing it)
and the Speedway Drivers License

Are there anymore out there

ron, how about the smaller ferry boats like the ones that run from the campground to the mk? the wood/blueish boats only hold about 20-25 people. if i see one tomorrow ill ask. theres also the yellow ferry boats running around.

 

[Disney Commando]

ron, how about the smaller ferry boats like the ones that run from the campground to the mk? the wood/blueish boats only hold about 20-25 people. if i see one tomorrow ill ask. theres also the yellow ferry boats running around.

You might be able to score a boat Transportation Card on them, it's worth a shot asking about the Co-piliot card, worst they can say is no

 

[HockeyMomNH]

So, I was planning to take my dd for a mother/daughter trip to NYC this summer. After pricing out the long weekend, I discovered that I could take her to WDW for nearly the same cost! So, guess where we're going!

The trouble is, the trip is the weekend after next, so I am doing some serious last minute planning.

Here's what my schedule looks like so far:

Flying in on Friday the 8th. Arrive in Orlando at 9:45. ME to ASMusic.
Friday afternoon we are going to HS since it's my daughter's favorite. She wants to do RNR and does not care if we miss TSM since we were just there in May. Dining at 50's at 3:45. Fantasmic at 10:30.

Saturday - MK for rope drop. Back to resort for midday break(nap!). Wishes at 10 and MSEP at 11. No dining reservations this day, we're planning counter service.

Sunday - Sleep in and then EP. We're not doing Soarin'. Counter service for food. Concert Series is a Journey tribute band that my DD wants to see. Stay through Illuminations.

Monday - AK EMH at 8am. Reservation at Rainforest at 2pm. Flight leaves Orlando at 8:45.

I hope that I have struck the right balance of commando touring and down time so that we can enjoy the weekend without being too tired when we return.

 

[*sarah*]

So, I was planning to take my dd for a mother/daughter trip to NYC this summer. After pricing out the long weekend, I discovered that I could take her to WDW for nearly the same cost! So, guess where we're going!

The trouble is, the trip is the weekend after next, so I am doing some serious last minute planning.

Here's what my schedule looks like so far:

Flying in on Friday the 8th. Arrive in Orlando at 9:45. ME to ASMusic.
Friday afternoon we are going to HS since it's my daughter's favorite. She wants to do RNR and does not care if we miss TSM since we were just there in May. Dining at 50's at 3:45. Fantasmic at 10:30.

Saturday - MK for rope drop. Back to resort for midday break(nap!). Wishes at 10 and MSEP at 11. No dining reservations this day, we're planning counter service.

Sunday - Sleep in and then EP. We're not doing Soarin'. Counter service for food. Concert Series is a Journey tribute band that my DD wants to see. Stay through Illuminations.

Monday - AK EMH at 8am. Reservation at Rainforest at 2pm. Flight leaves Orlando at 8:45.

I hope that I have struck the right balance of commando touring and down time so that we can enjoy the weekend without being too tired when we return.

That sounds like a nice, fun filled weekend!! Hope you and your DD have a great time!!!

 

[Disney Commando]

So, I was planning to take my dd for a mother/daughter trip to NYC this summer. After pricing out the long weekend, I discovered that I could take her to WDW for nearly the same cost! So, guess where we're going!

The trouble is, the trip is the weekend after next, so I am doing some serious last minute planning.

Here's what my schedule looks like so far:

Flying in on Friday the 8th. Arrive in Orlando at 9:45. ME to ASMusic.
Friday afternoon we are going to HS since it's my daughter's favorite. She wants to do RNR and does not care if we miss TSM since we were just there in May. Dining at 50's at 3:45. Fantasmic at 10:30.

Saturday - MK for rope drop. Back to resort for midday break(nap!). Wishes at 10 and MSEP at 11. No dining reservations this day, we're planning counter service.

Sunday - Sleep in and then EP. We're not doing Soarin'. Counter service for food. Concert Series is a Journey tribute band that my DD wants to see. Stay through Illuminations.

Monday - AK EMH at 8am. Reservation at Rainforest at 2pm. Flight leaves Orlando at 8:45.

I hope that I have struck the right balance of commando touring and down time so that we can enjoy the weekend without being too tired when we return.

Awesome weekend You got the Main thing you want to do in each park covered, plan is level headed and not over the top for a short trip You will most likely get alot more done but that all fits in the bonus catagory Have a GREAT time

PS My wife and I LOVE your cakes

 

[zianha]

They are still doing the Transportation Cards! I was there May 29th to June 5th and managed to get one monorail, 2 boat, and 2 bus cards. But it was like pulling teeth to find anyone who was carrying them! This was my first trip to ask for any but it was fun when someone actually had some! I hope some operators continue to have them in the future cuz now my boys are pumped about trying to get more next year!

 

[Disney Commando]

They are still doing the Transportation Cards! I was there May 29th to June 5th and managed to get one monorail, 2 boat, and 2 bus cards. But it was like pulling teeth to find anyone who was carrying them! This was my first trip to ask for any but it was fun when someone actually had some! I hope some operators continue to have them in the future cuz now my boys are pumped about trying to get more next year!

Nice score And Thanks for the update, you made my nightI love the challenge of getting the cards

 

[HockeyMomNH]

Awesome weekend You got the Main thing you want to do in each park covered, plan is level headed and not over the top for a short trip You will most likely get alot more done but that all fits in the bonus catagory Have a GREAT time

PS My wife and I LOVE your cakes

Thanks!

We have never been to the World during the busy summer season, so I'm a bit worried about the crowds. It's not our first trip though, and I'm sure it won't be the last, so we're not worried about doing everything.

 

[Disney Commando]

My wife tells me today that the school she works at & my sons school are both off the same time next year during Easter (Spring Break)

Now what should I do, go in June like I already started planning for the Star Wars weekend, or go in April during Easter (the flower festival might be going on then)

We are planning another trip later in the year Oct or Nov

I'm not too worried about the crowd since both weeks in April or June school will be out for pretty much everyone and most likely will be pretty crowded

So what would be the pros and cons