September/October 2014 Roll Call

[crazy Cat Lady]

I have 3 days of Fastpasses booked so far, for Epcot, MK and AK. No Mine Train (no surprises) QUOTE]

Looks like 7DMT could be an issue, but wait times don't seem too bad at the moment. Maybe that is a book at kiosk on the day and wait it out after the first 3 FP+ are up?

 

[Aussie Wendy]

For 7DMT I had to accept a later afternoon one rather than an am but as we are spending all day in MK that wasn't an issue for us. I did struggle over whether to grab a Splash or a BTMR in the am though-could have got either at the time I wanted. Interested to see if this FP+ pre booking means other rides that used to be almost a walk-on, like Pirates or Haunted Mansion, are going to be so much busier.

 

[Franrose]

Happy happy travels TulipsNZ!!! The day is here!!

 

[TulipsNZ]

Happy happy travels TulipsNZ!!! The day is here!!

Thanks L nervous but excited

 

[crazy Cat Lady]

For 7DMT I had to accept a later afternoon one rather than an am but as we are spending all day in MK that wasn't an issue for us.

Well, it's official, no 7DMT FP+ on the Sunday that we plan to spend at MK. Not to matter, I got the following:

Space, splash & BTMT instead all at pretty good times.

We'll just try 7DMT at rope drop and see how we go.

Only our HS & Epcot FP+ to book now! HS I can do tomorrow, Epcot I'll have to wait until next week as we are off to the dark side on the Tuesday and Wednesday.

 

[crazy Cat Lady]

Thanks L nervous but excited

Happy travels!

 

[dabecs]

Thanks L nervous but excited

Have a great time!!

We had our big reveal this morning - it went so well!

After a bogus story abut Scothguard-ing the couch we made a "Pirates ye be warned" sign for the top of the stairs so the girls wouldn't go down when they woke up. Then when they did wake up Daniel and I went down with them where there was a present (wrapped in Disney Princess paper) which was a smiggle cross body bag (perfect size for an autograph book, purse etc) with a little purse inside with some USD. At this point the girls were just looking very confused I went ahead so zi could be ready to film them and then Daniel sent them into our family room.

We had decorated the room with balloons, a paper chain countdown, piles and piles of new clothes for the trip, notebooks I had printed at Snapfish (the covers had photos of our last trip and say "USA 2014") and a big cardboard sign that had a Mickeyhead shape on top and said "2014 #1. Discovery Cove. #2. The Fantasy #3. Disneyworld". Well the girls stood there looking fir a minute and so I asked them what they thought it meant and my eldest said shyly "we are going on holidays again to Disneyworld?" Well when I nodded the two of them burst into shouting, jumping fist pumping and gave each other a huge hug! It was exactly what we had hoped for

Tomorrow the inlaws are coming for lunch to announce they will meet us there and come to Seaworld with us (which is why it didn't make the list today) but the girls don't know that when we get to WDW we are meeting my parents who will spend 2 weeks with us!

 

[Sharonco]

Your reveal sounds really wonderful dabecs!

How is everyone's travel plans coming along? We are counting down- 47 days now!

After a few problems we are now doing Orlando only & skipping NY, I'm a little disappointed but we can go again at a later date ;-)

After our accommodation indecision we ended up missing out on POR & booked ASMo, we'll stay here for 7 nights & then 8 nights off site at the Sheraton Vistana Resort (has anyone stayed here?)

We've booked a 6 day WDW pass, 3 day Universal pass, St Augustine's, Kennedy Space Center & Mickey's Christmas party. It's all slowly coming together. Some fast passes are booked and a few advanced dining reservations - I'm still hoping for lunch at Be Our Guest & I can't get any available dates at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, miss 7 isn't happy.

Has anyone here previously stayed at the ASMo? The reviews are quite mixed.

Have a great weekend!

 

[PrincessInOz]

To those travelling this week, safe travels and have fun!

 

[Montanabel]

Your reveal sounds really wonderful dabecs!

How is everyone's travel plans coming along? We are counting down- 47 days now!

After a few problems we are now doing Orlando only & skipping NY, I'm a little disappointed but we can go again at a later date ;-)

After our accommodation indecision we ended up missing out on POR & booked ASMo, we'll stay here for 7 nights & then 8 nights off site at the Sheraton Vistana Resort (has anyone stayed here?)

We've booked a 6 day WDW pass, 3 day Universal pass, St Augustine's, Kennedy Space Center & Mickey's Christmas party. It's all slowly coming together. Some fast passes are booked and a few advanced dining reservations - I'm still hoping for lunch at Be Our Guest & I can't get any available dates at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, miss 7 isn't happy.

Has anyone here previously stayed at the ASMo? The reviews are quite mixed.

Have a great weekend!

Hello Sharonco

Your plans sound great! We haven't stayed at ASM, only Pop Century but thought it was great - I am sure ASM will be too.

We have three weeks to go

Getting very excited, but slightly nervous, still a number of things to organise and I am sure I am forgetting something.........

 

[periwinkle20]

Have a great trip TulipsNZ

dabecs your reveal sounds like it went to plan and there was much excitement, that's lovely

I need to get my suitcase down too, booked a couple of ADRs and Fantasmic Dessert package last week. Made it feel so much more real phoning the US and speaking with someone on the phone!

What is going on with the Aussie $, I still need to buy a few more dollars for my daughters spending money. Hoping it picks up a little before we go

 

[newkie]

dabecs that sounds perfect!

 

[hellosue]

39 days to go checklist:
Disney Dining - Minnie and Friends & Goofy's Kitchen
Pirates League - booked for same night as Mickey's Halloween Party -
guess my 2 dd's going as Pirates
Printed Schedule of Events for first 3 days
Now starting to freak out .... sooo busy at work..... USD dropping uhhhh
Re-confirmed flights with change of timetable thanks Air New Zealand
Re-confirmed Accommodation
Re-confirmed Town Car pickup LAX.

 

[dabecs]

I need to organise our hire car for a weekend of shopping and book transport from the airport to the hotel and then the hotel to port. Was planning on catching a taxi from the airport but we are arriving after midnight so I thought it would be nice to see a dude waiting for us

Will try to get them done today! Then it's just waiting till a bit closer to the time to do some online shopping! No sign of Anna and Elsa dresses at the Disney store yet

27 days to go!

 

[LivingforDisney]

Sharonco, that's a shame about missing NY.
Are you having longer at WDW now?
Cant wait to read all the trip reports.......

 

[CJ2001]

Thanks L nervous but excited

Have a great time

 

[CJ2001]

Hi all

Need your opinion on my ADRs.

We have 6 day free dining, I have booked 3 breakfeast's - one at Crystal Palace, one at Tusker House & one at Arkheus Hall

I have lunch at Sci-Fi diner, dinner at Yak & Yeti, dinner at Trails End, dinner at Coral Reef and another dinner at Raglan Rd

I am thinking I have booked too many breakfeasts, and can use my points for the a dinner instead.

Do you think I am wasting my credits on breakfast?

 

[crazy Cat Lady]

Well, that's it, all my FP+ are now booked.

Missed out on Toy Story Mania and 7DMT, but got everything else we wanted.

 

[PrincessInOz]

Hi all

Need your opinion on my ADRs.

We have 6 day free dining, I have booked 3 breakfeast's - one at Crystal Palace, one at Tusker House & one at Arkheus Hall

I have lunch at Sci-Fi diner, dinner at Yak & Yeti, dinner at Trails End, dinner at Coral Reef and another dinner at Raglan Rd

I am thinking I have booked too many breakfeasts, and can use my points for the a dinner instead.

Do you think I am wasting my credits on breakfast?

One of the benefits of the breakfast is being able to meet the characters without having to queue in the M&G lines. It can be a timesaver that way.

With your 3 breakfasts, you'll cover the Winnie the Pooh group; Donald, Daisy, Mickey Mouse and Goofy in Safari gear and the Princesses.
I've had breakfast at both Tusker House and Crystal Palace. Both offer a decent spread. I haven't done Akershus.

Which one were you thinking of dropping and which dining location were you thinking of adding?

 

[PrincessInOz]

Well, that's it, all my FP+ are now booked.

Missed out on Toy Story Mania and 7DMT, but got everything else we wanted.

Congrats!

Hope you manage to get on TSM and 7DMT when you get there.