What's your Disney "Thing?"

[Blackbeltdisneygirl]

The dole whip float is a little different than a root beer float because the liquid is just pineapple juice, not carbonated so it does not get all foamy. This for me, is a plus. The "whip" itself is similar to other dole whips you can get a fairs and carnivals, but it is fluffier at WDW...who knows though that might be my imagination. If you like pineapple it is a must have!

Happy Eats!

Aah, thank you! I have nothing against pineapple, even though it's not something I eat a lot of. I may have to get one just for kicks though. I have a daughter who is obsessed with pineapple. Thanx for the info, and you're right. Doesn't everything just seem better at Disney?

 

[lighttech]

1. Pre-park opening ADR(s)
2. Character meal(s)
3. Festival of the Lion King
4. Ride the monorail
5. Dole Whip(s)

I love character meals... they really help make the trip for us.
I've never done a pre-park opening ADR before. But, we are doing breakfast very early at Tusker house this time. I think our ressie is right when the park opens, so we'll walk in a little before which is pretty neat! (I'll have to check thet times... I booked them so long ago!)

 

[yoyowife]

We must play in the dino dig area and we will forever be on a hunt for Max (my sons favorite character).

 

[Pumbaa7287]

For those who asked about school bread:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=31706237

 

[mothermouse]

1. Lunch or dinner at crystal palace.
2. Go to DTD and shop at the disney home store(I have a mickey mouse bathroom).
3. Buy a disney xmas oranment.

 

[PolyndianPrincessJes]

I love character meals... they really help make the trip for us.
I've never done a pre-park opening ADR before. But, we are doing breakfast very early at Tusker house this time. I think our ressie is right when the park opens, so we'll walk in a little before which is pretty neat! (I'll have to check thet times... I booked them so long ago!)

They're great!! We book the 8:05a slot each trip. LOVE having no one in the background of our pics!!

 

[Disney Doll]

I have to have Keebler coconut chocolate chip cookies which I buy at Publix.

 

[Tosie]

MK
Must ride: Splash Mtn, Space Mtn, Pirates, TTC, Big Thunder (especially at night!!!)
Must eat: Liberty Tree Tavern, Columbia Harbor House, and for dd - Plaza Ice Cream for a Tofutti cone

Epcot
Must ride: Soarin (duh)
Must eat: LeCellier, Sunshine Seasons, Club Cool

HS
Must ride: ToT, RnR
Must shop: Sweet Spells

AK
Must ride: Kali River Rapids, Expedition Everest
Must eat: Tusker House
Must see: Nemo Show

General
Must eat: at least one Mickey Head Rice Krispie Treat!!!

 

[Pink_Belle]

Dole Whip and Festival of the Lion King!!

 

[PrincessBelle87]

This March will be the third time my best friend and I have traveled to the World together, and we already have some traditions no trip would be complete without!

1. Eat dinner at DTD the first night we arrive (we try a different restaurant each time; this time will be Fulton's!).

2. Eat at Columbia Harbour House during our Magic Kingdom park day.

3. Ride Primevil Whirl

4. Ride Expedition Everest several times in a row.

5. Relax on Living With the Land

6. Watch the American Idol Experience finale.

7. Go to the "Villain" store in DHS.

 

[Sunshine1987]

Ride: Splash Mountain - I am sooo worried when we go in Dec. this year that no one will want to ride MY FAVORITE ride b/c it might be too cold!!!

Experience: MK Opening ceremony - Brings tears to my eyes EVERY time!

Park Food: Dole whips OR Tinkerbell Slushies (the sour ones)

Dining: Ohana and Flame Tree BBQ

Photo Op: My kids ALWAYS want a picture at Test Track against the wall with the dummy pic... you know the one with the leg up... It is kinda fun cuz it is like our WDW growth chart to compare the pics!!!!

 

[CandyHead09]

I'm oddly attached to the Gorillas at the end of the safari in AK I dont know why I just love them! I'm not even a fan of Monkeys! The light parade really, really, gives me that great tingly Disney feeling! And my dad who looks and sounds like a Pirate doing his Piratey thing in POTC ride. Sister time with my sister is really important just the two of us going off we always have the most magical and wonderful things happen when we go off on our own, great stories. I usually devote an afternoon or evening to shopping thats really just a vacation thing I guess. PARK HOPPING!!!! Cant stress how important/worth it park hoppers are!!!!!!!!!! Lots of time in Epcot! Everything about Epcot is magical for me :]

 

[lighttech]

We must play in the dino dig area and we will forever be on a hunt for Max (my sons favorite character).

That dino dig was a saving grace when we took DS when he was 2 1/2. He ran around that place like crazy and loved it! DH kept asking why we hadn't just taken him to the park up the street instead of all the way to WDW.

1. Lunch or dinner at crystal palace.
2. Go to DTD and shop at the disney home store(I have a mickey mouse bathroom).
3. Buy a disney xmas oranment.

We really like Crystal Palace. I love the food, and Pooh has a special place in my heart!

I have to have Keebler coconut chocolate chip cookies which I buy at Publix.

I do like those! But, I just buy them at the local grocer instead of all the way to WDW!

MK
Must ride: Splash Mtn, Space Mtn, Pirates, TTC, Big Thunder (especially at night!!!)
Must eat: Liberty Tree Tavern, Columbia Harbor House, and for dd - Plaza Ice Cream for a Tofutti cone

Epcot
Must ride: Soarin (duh)
Must eat: LeCellier, Sunshine Seasons, Club Cool

HS
Must ride: ToT, RnR
Must shop: Sweet Spells

AK
Must ride: Kali River Rapids, Expedition Everest
Must eat: Tusker House
Must see: Nemo Show

General
Must eat: at least one Mickey Head Rice Krispie Treat!!!

That's quite a list!

Dole Whip and Festival of the Lion King!!

This March will be the third time my best friend and I have traveled to the World together, and we already have some traditions no trip would be complete without!

1. Eat dinner at DTD the first night we arrive (we try a different restaurant each time; this time will be Fulton's!).

2. Eat at Columbia Harbour House during our Magic Kingdom park day.

3. Ride Primevil Whirl

4. Ride Expedition Everest several times in a row.

5. Relax on Living With the Land

6. Watch the American Idol Experience finale.

7. Go to the "Villain" store in DHS.

I love the villains!

Ride: Splash Mountain - I am sooo worried when we go in Dec. this year that no one will want to ride MY FAVORITE ride b/c it might be too cold!!!

Experience: MK Opening ceremony - Brings tears to my eyes EVERY time!

Park Food: Dole whips OR Tinkerbell Slushies (the sour ones)

Dining: Ohana and Flame Tree BBQ

Photo Op: My kids ALWAYS want a picture at Test Track against the wall with the dummy pic... you know the one with the leg up... It is kinda fun cuz it is like our WDW growth chart to compare the pics!!!!

What a cool "growth chart!"

I'm oddly attached to the Gorillas at the end of the safari in AK I dont know why I just love them! I'm not even a fan of Monkeys! The light parade really, really, gives me that great tingly Disney feeling! And my dad who looks and sounds like a Pirate doing his Piratey thing in POTC ride. Sister time with my sister is really important just the two of us going off we always have the most magical and wonderful things happen when we go off on our own, great stories. I usually devote an afternoon or evening to shopping thats really just a vacation thing I guess. PARK HOPPING!!!! Cant stress how important/worth it park hoppers are!!!!!!!!!! Lots of time in Epcot! Everything about Epcot is magical for me :]

Love the park hoppers too!

 

[happycamps]

Magic Kingdom - we spend our first and last days there:
Get teary-eyed when first walking down mainstreet USA (esp if that song is playing)
Philharmagic
Dole Whip (usually one at MK and one at the Poly)
Carousel of Progress, our whole family sings along (quietly...)
Cosmic Ray's

Epcot
Sweet Almond Pretzel from Norway Bakery
The Cooling Hut

DHS:
Honey I shrunk the Kids playground
TOT

AK:
Everest

Always go to the CR to shop (even when we're not staying there)
Always a boat ride to Fort Wilderness and go to the trading post
Ohana and the Lilo & Stitch meal at Polynesian

 

[wintershawl]

I always make sure to book an early flight so we have a half day to do something.... and that something is always go to MK!!! There is just something so magical about it. One time we got there just as a parade was arriving in the area and we still managed to score front row viewing. Now that was magical!...

We also love...
1. a day to enjoy our resort
2. Crystal Palace
3. Peter Pan
4. The place... you know... the one with the food...
5. Bringing home Christmas ornaments from DTD


This year my DH and I are going for our 10th anniversary,and I can't wait!

 

[happycamps]

I deleted a couple of things, sorry:

We always park hop
We always boat to the Boardwalk and rent a surrey at night during Illuminations!!!

 

[BusyMom2Three]

My kids are helping shout out answers! lol

Must get to the parks at opening. We are early birds and hate waiting in lines!
Mickey bars

MK
Dole whips
Philharmagic
Wishes
Shopping on Main St
Tom Sawyer Island (such a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of MK)

AK
Safari ride
Pangani Forest
Maharajah Jungle Trek
Turtle Talk with Crush (my kids think this is hysterical every time)
Eat at Boma

DHS
Toy Story Mania
Honey I Shrunk the Kids playground

Epcot
Soarin'
Japan shopping (I lived in Japan so it brings back memories)
Boulangerie Patisserie in France

 

[m-tinkerbelle]

These are mine for WDW. They apply to a visit to any disney park though (with some variations).

1- I have to go to the MK first
2- I have to get a first glimpse of the castle before I do anything else (then, I can't help myself and I always attack the MS shops)
3- My first attraction always has to be Splash Mountain
4- I always need to have a hot dog at Casey's Corner (do they still have the ones with cheddar cheese?)
5- at WDW, I always have to have a Turkey Leg
6- I always get a new pin stating the current year or current celebration of the park

 

[JenSop]

We obviously have our rides that we ALWAYS do, but there are some other little things that are a MUST every time.

1. Grey Goose (for DH) and Grand Marnier (for me) slushies in France.

2. I always have to get my picture taken with the skeleton pirate outside World of Disney.

3. This is relatively new the last few trips, but it's become a must-do: Dole Whip Floats!

4. We also ALWAYS must do a super late MK EMH. Since we go in the summers mostly, that means staying at MK until 2 or 3 in the morning! Love it! Along those lines, we must always ride POTC a whole bunch of times!

 

[Green-bay]

My husband always has to go on "It's a Small World" and I used to have several things that I had to do but find that now it is just great to follow the grandkids where ever they want to go. But I do keep an eye out for "hidden Mickeys" just for old time sake!