ArielSRL
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I've read it isn't too bad because there are three sets of "friends".Yeah, not pleased about that one. Gonna be quite a wait, I'm sure.
I've read it isn't too bad because there are three sets of "friends".Yeah, not pleased about that one. Gonna be quite a wait, I'm sure.
The only time I ever used ME was several years ago but we had a 10am-ish flight. We packed necessities in our carry on since we knew it would probably be awhile before we would get our bags. We checked in dropped off our carry ons in the room and hit the parks. We had a pretty early night and made it back to the room around 9:30 and the bags were waiting on us. With that being said we decided to in September and our plane lands around 8:30pm Disney time. I intend on just getting the bags ourselves because it will be so late and we will probably want to go on to bed. I don't want to chance getting woke up because I am sure I would never go back to sleep!Also, have you ever experienced Magical Express? What should I expect? Should I let them get our bags, I've heard mixed things on this one?
From what I've seen researching for our trip, I don't think it will be a big deal. Anna & Elsa have a large summer cottage with a lot of rooms... I haven't figured out the secret, but somehow it allows them to meet with guests a lot faster. Wait time right now, middle of the day on a summer day is posted at 20 minutes. Not too bad.
I've read it isn't too bad because there are three sets of "friends".
The only time I ever used ME was several years ago but we had a 10am-ish flight. We packed necessities in our carry on since we knew it would probably be awhile before we would get our bags. We checked in dropped off our carry ons in the room and hit the parks. We had a pretty early night and made it back to the room around 9:30 and the bags were waiting on us. With that being said we decided to in September and our plane lands around 8:30pm Disney time. I intend on just getting the bags ourselves because it will be so late and we will probably want to go on to bed. I don't want to chance getting woke up because I am sure I would never go back to sleep!
Good to know! I'd read it can take a few hours to actually receive the bags so we will follow this as well. Pack a carry on with swim gear and daily stuff. Our flight should have us in Orlando by 3 PM, hdaughter t that I've bought tickets yet... living on the edge!
Your plans look good so far! I have never met Jack and Sally at the Halloween party but we did luck up and ended up meeting the 7 Dwarves in a very short line at the end of the night!
I really don't have advice on the Epcot day. I mean I love the Frozen ride if I am in Epcot but......don't know if I would totally waste a complete ticket to go. It has been so long too since I have ate at Akersus.
Whoa...you are a planning goddess!See that little princess light up thingy on the bottom left? I bought that bad boy in the Target dollar section Christmas of 2013, just after I found out I was pregnant.
I wish I had gotten pins ahead of time. But I had no idea that my DH would get into pin trading...which in turn led DS5 into it, and then DS3. We spent lots on pins....Not to mention enough pins to sustain trades well into her teens. We practice trading at home cause I'm a nerd and I want her to like it.
Nice!We will be going as characters from Hocus Pocus, which is, coincidentally DD's favorite Halloween movie!
HAHA...I wonder...Wonder how that happened?
You are crazy! But I love it!!!!!
Where did you buy the pins ahead of time. The girls love it and it would be nice to have some that I know they will want to trade. Problem they have it they like the ones they have.We practice trading at home cause I'm a nerd and I want her to like it.
I am hoping for this as well! Fingers Crossed!I do have it on good authority that Disney will likely be extending AK park hours, but probably not until late July/August. Always changing things last minute.
See my DH will pick out t-shirts to wear but wearing a dress is where he will draw the line!Lol! Got DH a dress, comes to just below his knee, and he's gonna wear pants under it, it's gonna be funny. I tell you, the things he's willing to do for that girl. I'll post some progress pictures once I have some.
I wish I would have started this! I love looking at them and I have bought a few for keepsakes.So yeah, DD has Tinker Belle gifts, stuff for the plane and hotel room to last her like a month in WDW. Not to mention enough pins to sustain trades well into her teens. We practice trading at home cause I'm a nerd and I want her to like it.
ahhhhh my favorite movie!!!We have also started working on our costumes! DD decided what we should be this year, a first for her, and DH and I are happy to ablidge. We will be going as characters from Hocus Pocus, which is, coincidentally DD's favorite Halloween movie! Wonder how that happened?
Whoa...you are a planning goddess!
LOL! Hardly, but I am a hoarder, so... LOL! I can't help myself when it comes to that little baby!
I wish I had gotten pins ahead of time. But I had no idea that my DH would get into pin trading...which in turn led DS5 into it, and then DS3. We spent lots on pins....
That's how I got started; lots of money in the parks. My sis and I split an order of 100 pins from an ebay seller. It was in 2014, and I can't recall their name, but if you go this route, just make sure they're legit. Lots of fake pins on the web.
Nice!
Thanks! I'm kinda shocked DH was willing to do this. Initially I assumed he'd be MAx, but DD was adamant that I be Max and her daddy be "the witch" lol!
HAHA...I wonder...
You are crazy! But I love it!!!!!
LOL! Right?? I didn't realize how much I had until I opened the bag. I just buy stuff now and then and throw it in there.
Where did you buy the pins ahead of time. The girls love it and it would be nice to have some that I know they will want to trade. Problem they have it they like the ones they have.
We got a lot of 100 from an ebay seller in 2014. I am trying to find the name but not having much luck. Just cross reference any sellers and research them a bit, lots of fake pins on the web. Sis and I had a blast going through them all the night before our first day in MK back in 2015, I bet your girls would too. I collect Mickey pins, pirate pins and Stitch pins, so when I trade for those I keep them in a separate baggy I take to the parks. Anything else goes on my lanyard and is fair game for a trade! I love trading, especially while waiting in line queues. It's a great way to make a friend and pass the time.
I am hoping for this as well! Fingers Crossed!
I feel like they have to. I mean, how are they gonna shut down the park at 9 PM, when the sun is barely down at that point in September? They have not one, but like 3 things that are meant for the night time!
See my DH will pick out t-shirts to wear but wearing a dress is where he will draw the line!
I wish I would have started this! I love looking at them and I have bought a few for keepsakes.
There's still time! You can get some in a lot on ebay. Just make sure the seller has a good rep cause you can, and might, get some fake pins.
ahhhhh my favorite movie!!!
So, how do you know the pins are legit on eBay?
Thank you!,My sis bought them, but she says to check the sellers reviews and maybe a google search. She's looking in her account to see if she can find the seller's name. Consider, also, that if the pins are in fact fake, a CM will trade them with you any way, and can then exchange them, behind the scenes, for official pins.
A few things you want in a real pin are the Disney insignia on the back of the pin, and a special pattern, usually.
I'll try posting some examples; photobucket is being a jerk. But do a google search for real vs. fake Disney trading pins. There is a TON of info out there.
Just have DD "pick" out the shirts...I never, not in a 100 years, would have thought he'd be cool with this! I mean, he won't even wear a shirt that reads "i don't do matching shirts" but a dress is fine! Honestly, it's anything for our DD.
I was thinking the same thing....So, how do you know the pins are legit on eBay?
My girls really have only traded with CM. A couple nice folks have tried with them but they are just too shy. I will have to look. I could save some for other occasions as well...Consider, also, that if the pins are in fact fake, a CM will trade them with you any way, and can then exchange them, behind the scenes, for official pins.
Just have DD "pick" out the shirts...
I'm laughing, but this may be a genius idea!
I was thinking the same thing....
I'll post a few examples from the web in my next update, but you're really just looking at the reputation of the seller as your best option for not getting fakes.
My girls really have only traded with CM. A couple nice folks have tried with them but they are just too shy. I will have to look. I could save some for other occasions as well...
We only went back to the resort one of our 3 days, and that was for my mom and not DS. If she still takes a midday nap and will nap in the stroller, I wouldn't sweat it too much.In all this planning, I am not always scheduling breaks back at the resort. I'm starting to think this might be stupid. I figure MK days it'll be easy to grab the boat back to WL, but AK days? I just don't know. I dread the bus! Thoughts?
Looks like you got good FP+ choices, though I do question when you eat lunch a couple of days. We tried to keep our lunches at the same time DS eats when he's home.
DD isn't a scheduled child; we're kinda free range parents. She has a general time to eat, and sleep, but it's nothing concrete. The last few days she's not eaten much more than turkey rolls and cheese, so there's that as well. LOL! I have a few brunch time meals planned as well.
We only went back to the resort one of our 3 days, and that was for my mom and not DS. If she still takes a midday nap and will nap in the stroller, I wouldn't sweat it too much.
Thank you!!Since I've chatted to a few of y'all about pins I thought I'd share this
Looks good!!Here's what we got:
I think you benefited from it being your fourth park day, but congrats on that!I can not believe I nabbed that FoP so early! I've been reading in the September group that one was hard to get!
As you know, we are very big break people. And no it isn't just for the boys...and it isn't just for naps bc some days we swam. It was mostly to get out of the heat...it can be horrible midday...and to get out of all the stimuli. To have quiet and no crowds and just sit down and relax in our own "space".I figure MK days it'll be easy to grab the boat back to WL, but AK days? I just don't know. I dread the bus! Thoughts?