Would it be OK if I . . .?

[4EverFigment]

Until I read the replies! How sad am I....


Just call me Gullible Figgy

 

[princess mom of 4]

okay I'm really proud of myself, cause I caught on pretty quick...but I have one question: What are heelys?

 

[KCMiller]

okay I'm really proud of myself, cause I caught on pretty quick...but I have one question: What are heelys?

Heely's are fabulous shoes with wheels in them. Every kid at WDW should have a pair - they can just ZIP from place to place. Adults should give them plenty of room, and the kids can just hang onto the back of any handy ECV - they don't mind a bit! After all, WDW is for the kids, right?

(actually, they are rollerskate shoes, and are banned in the parks, although some people still allow their children to use them)


KC

 

[kvogel11202]

okay I'm really proud of myself, cause I caught on pretty quick...but I have one question: What are heelys?[/QUOTE

Heeleys are the tools of the devil strapped to childrens feet...they are not allowed at Disney before it is even asked!

 

[mattsdragon]

Eh, I would save money by staying off site, since your in-laws are already staying at GF, you could just use their room keys to use EMH.

 

[SnwflkCts]

AHHHHHHHHHHHH you had me through the puppy .... and up until lunch and freebies at Pecos Bill! My jaw was starting to drop. What is the date?? Is it APRIL 1?? AHHHHHHHHHHHH that means I missed my trip to WDW!

thanks for making me giggle ... poor little puppy!

 

[Wendy1953]

Hi, everyone!

I'm planning a big trip to WDW soon - it's a Grand Gathering! Me and my DH, all 5 kids, the inlaws, and our new puppy. My question is, if my inlaws stay at the Grand Floridian concierge level, and they keep the puppy in their room (he's almost house trained, but I'm sure it'll be fine), can we bring the refillable mugs we bought on eBay to the lounge when we come from our room at the Pop Century (yup, we stay in one room - the kids don't mind squishing !) to have breakfast? That way, we can fill up our mugs there, and with all the freebies in the lounge, we can fill our backpacks and eat lunch in the park - I hear there's a free fixings bar at Peco's Bills, and I'm sure going to take advantage of that! And it's no problem to get from Pop to the GF - we'll just tell them that we're having lunch there, and park in their parking lot, I'm sure they won't mind. After all, we'll all be coming back to the inlaws room later on to have dinner in the concierge lounge, anyway - since they have a room, it's ok for the rest of us to eat there, right? I mean, since we'll be changing in their rooms to go and use the pool, it's LIKE we're staying there, isn't it?

While we're in the parks, I've told my kids that they can use their heelys, but that they have to be careful, and say excuse me if they smack into anyone. I'm going to be getting an ECV - the backpack I'm bringing in is too heavy to carry, and when I get bored, one of the little ones can drive it, right? And the puppy can ride in the basket - I'm going to just sneak him in under my jacket, or maybe get him one of those 'service animal' vests - he makes me happy, so I'm sure he qualifies. Oh, and the twins, they turned 3 a few months ago, but I'm not getting them tickets - Disney gets enough money from me as it is.

Anyway, what do you think of my plan?


KC (who has been reading WAY too many posts like this lately )

Wait a minute now, I'm going down in 8 days - 9 people total 7 adults and 2 children... heard the kids can't wear heelys but...all the adults have small feet...so here's our plan - the 7 adults will wear the heelys, carrying the two children on our shoulders, while we are all holding hands going down Main Street, the kids will wave the poles with our orange flags so we know we're all together in the same group! We'll also apologize to anyone they hit in the head with the poles....we have to have them or we won't be able to find each other! Stopping at Peco's for the "salad bar...love the cheese topping they have for the lettuce, pickles, mushrooms and onions", don't need to buy a drink we already filled our 5 year old POP Century mugs when we took the detour to Wilderness Lodge to catch the boat to MK....Am I confused? Are you all telling me that adults can't wear heelys? Oh, dang.....just when I thought we had everything under control......

 

[TheGoofster]

Yes, you probably could do all of these things, but I'd be a little careful. The one thing you might want to change, though, is the part where your kids actually say excuse me if they bump into somebody. That will draw more attention to yourself than anything else you might do. If you really want to blend in, just have your kids either ignore the people they run into, or give them a dirty look. Then you will be acting much more natural.

 

[°O°Joe]

Actually in defense of the parents who allow their children to wear Heelys, I don't ever recall seeing anything saying they *can't* wear them. The only place I've seen it personally is here on the DIS. And I don't really understand the big issue. All the kids I've seen wear them seem to have complete control considering 1. they don't go very fast and 2. all you have to do to stop is put your toe down and walk...

I don't get the big fuss over the Heely thing. I actually thought about getting a pair myself, and I'm 28. But my wife shot me down pretty quick on that idea...

Saw a kid and his dad at the grocery store wearing them and they were having a good 'ol time. I thought - you know - that's what it's about right there. A dad having some fun with his boy and just having fun in life...

Makes me want to go hop on my skateboard just thinking about it.

 

[Bo Handy]

No,KC that would break alot of Disney regulations and it's not fair to Mickey

 

[saschab]

Hey KC, I think you forgot about your kid's bladder control problem. You know, what's the big deal peeing on the rocks......kid's gotta go when a kid's gotta go....not to mention the puppy.

 

[marsha123]

thanks for the laf

 

[LBelle]

Yes, you probably could do all of these things, but I'd be a little careful. The one thing you might want to change, though, is the part where your kids actually say excuse me if they bump into somebody. That will draw more attention to yourself than anything else you might do. If you really want to blend in, just have your kids either ignore the people they run into, or give them a dirty look. Then you will be acting much more natural.

Too FUNNY!!!!!

Nobody has yet to tell the OP the secret of 1 person in their group of 9 holding spots in ride lineups and letting the clan join them right before the entrance!!! Everybody just had to use the washrooms at the exact same time, don't you know!!!!!

Also, your bus trips back to Pop will be much quicker and more enjoyable seeing that you've got a "Bus Fastpass" with the ECV and EVERYONE in your party can board first and thus, snag a bunch of comfy seats!!!!!

 

[MagicMe]

Had me going at least for the first few sentences. Finally caught on

 

[dogsmom]

Heely's are fabulous shoes with wheels in them. Every kid at WDW should have a pair - they can just ZIP from place to place. Adults should give them plenty of room, and the kids can just hang onto the back of any handy ECV - they don't mind a bit! After all, WDW is for the kids, right?

(actually, they are rollerskate shoes, and are banned in the parks, although some people still allow their children to use them)


KC

My favorite experience with heely's is when one night in the hospital I work at, some kid was whizzing up and down the hallway outside of the ICU while his father watched him and the rest of had to dodge his fast little self. I guess his father figured if he was going to fall or knock someone down he was in the right place!!

 

[STEAMBOAT209]

Give me that room# me and my cat need a place to crash for the week. Its a party.

 

[°O°Joe]

Also if you have small children, just by one Magic Your Way ticket and let all the children share it. This will save you some serious bucks. They're not going to like it because they only get to go one at a time, but the others can stay in the hotel and watch the dog. Of course, they have to be young enough to not have to scan their fingers - this is the only way this tip will work. If you have five children this could save hundreds of dollars...

 

[mickyzzzzz05]

Great way to start out my day! Super post!

 

[sweetinmaine]

I think I saw your relatives at EPCOT on Monday!

Thanks for the laughs!

 

[KCMiller]

My pleasure !


KC