WDW Commando Club

[BELLEDOZER]

Way to go Ron!! Congrat's on the tickets!

 

[Disney Commando]

I'm almost at my goal, I need to win 1 more 4 one day tickets for my son, then the whole family will be free I got 2 more gift auctions in the next 2 months I'm going to, but will not know if they have them till I'm there, so I guess I'll see what happens

 

[Disney Commando]

Brian, I came up with a rough morning plan for HS, if everything works in our favor we can get it done in no time

Rope drop head to Jedi training sign ups, once the wives and kids are in line we head to TSM for FP, meet them at Star Tours hit that, if they are able to get the 1st Jedi training do that and hit Star Tours again after the show, by that time it would be nice if our FP was ready to use, head to RNRR get FP's then use the TSM FP, after TSM head back over to RNRR, if the FP is not ready to use do TOT, even if we are delayed I'm confident we could have all the major stuff done by noon You in

 

[twokids0204]

Brian, I came up with a rough morning plan for HS, if everything works in our favor we can get it done in no time

Rope drop head to Jedi training sign ups, once the wives and kids are in line we head to TSM for FP, meet them at Star Tours hit that, if they are able to get the 1st Jedi training do that and hit Star Tours again after the show, by that time it would be nice if our FP was ready to use, head to RNRR get FP's then use the TSM FP, after TSM head back over to RNRR, if the FP is not ready to use do TOT, even if we are delayed I'm confident we could have all the major stuff done by noon You in

That's a lot of running. But I am in. Gotta make sure DW is cool with that, as she doesn't ride TOT or RNR, maybe she will take DD to animation academy during this.

 

[Disney Commando]

That's a lot of running. But I am in. Gotta make sure DW is cool with that, as she doesn't ride TOT or RNR, maybe she will take DD to animation academy during this.

It's really not that bad, considering everything is really not that far apart, as compared to AK where everything is so spread out

 

[AirGoofy]

Brian, I came up with a rough morning plan for HS, if everything works in our favor we can get it done in no time

Rope drop head to Jedi training sign ups, once the wives and kids are in line we head to TSM for FP, meet them at Star Tours hit that, if they are able to get the 1st Jedi training do that and hit Star Tours again after the show, by that time it would be nice if our FP was ready to use, head to RNRR get FP's then use the TSM FP, after TSM head back over to RNRR, if the FP is not ready to use do TOT, even if we are delayed I'm confident we could have all the major stuff done by noon You in

YOu tired me out just reading that. Good thing about DHS is that it is not that spread out. Bad thing is that it's impossible to hit every show. The times overlap too much. Plus, the FP end time frame is impacting my strategy.

 

[twokids0204]

YOu tired me out just reading that.

I look at it, as official Commando Club initiation...

 

[zianha]

Hi All! I got back from my WDW trip on Sunday but I managed to come down with a nasty sinus infection so I hadn't checked in to fill you in on what I did and didn't do. One of my son's (DS9) was suddenly nervous to ride several rides and the time change (which happened on the day we arrived- so we really lost 2 hours because of the time zone difference) apparently made him extra grumpy! I had to deviate from my original plans but it was ok, I didn't want to deal with a grouchy pants kid all week.

Here's the short-ish version:
DisneyQuest...... Even with the discounted tickets I got, I don't think it was worth it at all. The most fun games had lines and as it turned out, my boys wanted to play the games like Air Hockey or Skee ball that they play all the time at home when we go to pizza places or Main Event. We didn't even do 3 of the better rides because the lines were so long and/or the game/ride was closed for whatever reason.

Characters in Flight.... I liked this alot but with the wind speed that day we waited for about 45 minutes because they were taking less than 10 people up at a time. I hadn't counted on that long of a wait.

Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom..... I'm so sad because we did not do this at all! Both of my kids literally said "Do we HAVE to do that?" I was way pouty and said "YES!" but I could tell they were gonna be party poopers so I skipped it.

I've decided I have to take a solo trip!! My kids didn't cooperate with my Commando plan this trip. Now I'm suspicious that they are not really my kids....

 

[twokids0204]

Hi All! I got back from my WDW trip on Sunday but I managed to come down with a nasty sinus infection so I hadn't checked in to fill you in on what I did and didn't do. One of my son's (DS9) was suddenly nervous to ride several rides and the time change (which happened on the day we arrived- so we really lost 2 hours because of the time zone difference) apparently made him extra grumpy! I had to deviate from my original plans but it was ok, I didn't want to deal with a grouchy pants kid all week.

Here's the short-ish version:
DisneyQuest...... Even with the discounted tickets I got, I don't think it was worth it at all. The most fun games had lines and as it turned out, my boys wanted to play the games like Air Hockey or Skee ball that they play all the time at home when we go to pizza places or Main Event. We didn't even do 3 of the better rides because the lines were so long and/or the game/ride was closed for whatever reason.

Characters in Flight.... I liked this alot but with the wind speed that day we waited for about 45 minutes because they were taking less than 10 people up at a time. I hadn't counted on that long of a wait.

Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom..... I'm so sad because we did not do this at all! Both of my kids literally said "Do we HAVE to do that?" I was way pouty and said "YES!" but I could tell they were gonna be party poopers so I skipped it.

I've decided I have to take a solo trip!! My kids didn't cooperate with my Commando plan this trip. Now I'm suspicious that they are not really my kids....

My daughter is not very adventurous.

On our first trip, she was 6. And EVERY attraction, she was hesitant to ride.

I always got the exact same questions:

Is it Fast? Does it go High? Do I have to go on it?

I reassured her that I wouldn't put her on anything Fast or High, that would scare her.

The WORST was a couple of days in, and I had enough of hearing it. I thought by this point I had earned her trust to not put her in danger. But we went to The Jungle Cruise, and she FREAKED OUT while boarding. She didn't know what it was, and it was like I was killing her. I couldn't let her "not go on", because that would be her crutch for the rest of the trip (so I apologized to those who rode with us in our boat), but after that we had a "talk". I told her she didn't have to go on anything she didn't want to, but assured her I understood her hesitancy, and wouldn't hurt her. But if she kept up the drama, no one would have a fun vacation, and we probably wouldn't return. Needless to say from that point on, she was an angel and had a great vacation.

 

[AirGoofy]

DisneyQuest...... Even with the discounted tickets I got, I don't think it was worth it at all. The most fun games had lines and as it turned out, my boys wanted to play the games like Air Hockey or Skee ball that they play all the time at home when we go to pizza places or Main Event. We didn't even do 3 of the better rides because the lines were so long and/or the game/ride was closed for whatever reason.

Characters in Flight.... I liked this alot but with the wind speed that day we waited for about 45 minutes because they were taking less than 10 people up at a time. I hadn't counted on that long of a wait.
....

we didn't like Disney Quest when DW went there on our honeymoon, so have not taken dds there. Dds and I liked character in flights, but we had no line and beautiful weather. I was glad we did it, but probably won't again. I want to try the eat in movie place.

 

[Disney Commando]

Hi All! I got back from my WDW trip on Sunday but I managed to come down with a nasty sinus infection so I hadn't checked in to fill you in on what I did and didn't do. One of my son's (DS9) was suddenly nervous to ride several rides and the time change (which happened on the day we arrived- so we really lost 2 hours because of the time zone difference) apparently made him extra grumpy! I had to deviate from my original plans but it was ok, I didn't want to deal with a grouchy pants kid all week.

Here's the short-ish version:
DisneyQuest...... Even with the discounted tickets I got, I don't think it was worth it at all. The most fun games had lines and as it turned out, my boys wanted to play the games like Air Hockey or Skee ball that they play all the time at home when we go to pizza places or Main Event. We didn't even do 3 of the better rides because the lines were so long and/or the game/ride was closed for whatever reason.

Characters in Flight.... I liked this alot but with the wind speed that day we waited for about 45 minutes because they were taking less than 10 people up at a time. I hadn't counted on that long of a wait.

Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom..... I'm so sad because we did not do this at all! Both of my kids literally said "Do we HAVE to do that?" I was way pouty and said "YES!" but I could tell they were gonna be party poopers so I skipped it.

I've decided I have to take a solo trip!! My kids didn't cooperate with my Commando plan this trip. Now I'm suspicious that they are not really my kids....

Hope your feeling better:good vibes

Sorry to hear that the kids were giving you resistance, go figure you would think they would want to more then us I bet they will learn there lesson real quick if you start saying to them they aren't going next time

Characters In Flight - you are much braver then me, no way I'll go on that I'm a zoo pass member and I can go on the one at the zoo, but that's one thing I will not do

What is your input on the new FP system, does it work in our favor, mess us up big time, no big deal

 

[mickeymom629]

Sorry for the question, but what is Characters in Flight?

 

[twokids0204]

Sorry for the question, but what is Characters in Flight?

A balloon ride over DTD...

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/downtown-disney/attractions/characters-in-flight/

 

[zianha]

we didn't like Disney Quest when DW went there on our honeymoon, so have not taken dds there. Dds and I liked character in flights, but we had no line and beautiful weather. I was glad we did it, but probably won't again. I want to try the eat in movie place.

Do you mean Sci-Fi Dine In Theater at DHS? We ate there last year. I liked it mostly cuz I loved the car tables and old movie trailers playing!

 

[AirGoofy]

Do you mean Sci-Fi Dine In Theater at DHS? We ate there last year. I liked it mostly cuz I loved the car tables and old movie trailers playing!

I like sci-fi. Food is not great but it is really cold in there. A great place to cool off and rest. I was thinking about the new dine in movie place in DTD. I think it is AMC? You get to sit and eat dinner while you watch a new movie release.

 

[zianha]

I like sci-fi. Food is not great but it is really cold in there. A great place to cool off and rest. I was thinking about the new dine in movie place in DTD. I think it is AMC? You get to sit and eat dinner while you watch a new movie release.

Ooooooooh! They are building one of those here where I live too. I'd love to eat an actual meal while I watch a movie but since just popcorn and Goobers costs me $14 by myself, I doubt I'll try it any time soon! But maybe at DTD I would.....

 

[AirGoofy]

Ooooooooh! They are building one of those here where I live too. I'd love to eat an actual meal while I watch a movie but since just popcorn and Goobers costs me $14 by myself, I doubt I'll try it any time soon! But maybe at DTD I would.....

And since it is in DTD, I'm sure it has extra Disney prices.

 

[zianha]

Hope your feeling better:good vibes

Sorry to hear that the kids were giving you resistance, go figure you would think they would want to more then us I bet they will learn there lesson real quick if you start saying to them they aren't going next time

Characters In Flight - you are much braver then me, no way I'll go on that I'm a zoo pass member and I can go on the one at the zoo, but that's one thing I will not do

What is your input on the new FP system, does it work in our favor, mess us up big time, no big deal

I already told the kids that I'm planning a December trip and if they prefer not to go I need to know so I can get my parents to keep them that week! They looked shocked that I would "dare" go without them but if they don't want to do anything I'm not taking them!

New FP enforcement.....well I was one of the ones who would use a couple of my FPs past the window, but it really wasn't a big deal on this trip except that I had to do extra walking around the parks when the return window conflicted with when I was gonna be on the opposite side of a park. But it's not like I was gonna stand there and wait for people to get FPs to roll the return time to something later but I also wasn't gonna wait in a 40 min line either. At DHS, we got a FP for Star Tours and when we went back.....the FP line was out past the FP return entrance gate!! The CM said it was maybe a 20 minute wait so we went to get a snack and sat down while we waited til closer to the end time of our window and then it was only a 5 min wait. I guess it all depends on how you normally used FPs before. I wonder if it actually made the FP return lines longer and how that affected the stand by times. When we used our FPs on Soarin', the line got kind of long behind us so it seemed like they were having to let more FP riders through.

 

[Disney Commando]

I already told the kids that I'm planning a December trip and if they prefer not to go I need to know so I can get my parents to keep them that week! They looked shocked that I would "dare" go without them but if they don't want to do anything I'm not taking them!

New FP enforcement.....well I was one of the ones who would use a couple of my FPs past the window, but it really wasn't a big deal on this trip except that I had to do extra walking around the parks when the return window conflicted with when I was gonna be on the opposite side of a park. But it's not like I was gonna stand there and wait for people to get FPs to roll the return time to something later but I also wasn't gonna wait in a 40 min line either. At DHS, we got a FP for Star Tours and when we went back.....the FP line was out past the FP return entrance gate!! The CM said it was maybe a 20 minute wait so we went to get a snack and sat down while we waited til closer to the end time of our window and then it was only a 5 min wait. I guess it all depends on how you normally used FPs before. I wonder if it actually made the FP return lines longer and how that affected the stand by times. When we used our FPs on Soarin', the line got kind of long behind us so it seemed like they were having to let more FP riders through.

Based on your input, it is possible that they have fewer FP return windows, that would explain the difference in the line size closer to the end of your time window, IMO most would use the FP as soon as the window opens, so it makes sense to come later near the end of the window after the crowd

 

[Disney Commando]

I have left our last days dinner open with no ressie, I hope I will hear Be Our Guest will be open by then, but if not my backup plan will be to go to the Art & Animation Resort and eat at whatever they have there (most likely a food court), but this will give me the pop to scout out the place, it will be 75% complete at this time, my wife wants to stay there on our 2013, this way we can get a 1st hand look at the place