PTR: A good way to occupy my time while waiting for our WDW vacation.

Alright I'll do it.
A trip report.
Well actually a Pre trip Report.
Either way a tough task especially with all the fine PTR and TR that are posted around here.

Here goes.....

The Players playahs!

The Daughter:

Disney 2011 457 by vpferro, on Flickr

The Son:

Disney 2011 455 by vpferro, on Flickr

The Wife & Shookie (Enzo):

Disney 2011 104 by vpferro, on Flickr

Funny I couldn’t find a picture of my wife where she didn’t look like she was being held captive.
I’m afraid if these were videos she would be blinking morse code with her eye lids
“Please….help… me..being…held…against…my…..will.”

Here is the last member of our family…the Pooch. She won’t be going to Disney but she will be holding down the fort and hanging with this squid while we’re away:

Untitled by vpferro, on Flickr


Anyway. Trip starts in T-minus 25 days. I’ve been filling the grand expanse between then and now, by looking at everyone else’s amazing trip reports and occasionally imparting my incredible WDW wisdom to help people make those REALLY tough decisions in such threads as:

“The Polynesian or Motel Six offsite ---Money is no object---- where should I stay?”
or
“Where to go for a romantic dinner Dinner – California Grill or Toy Story Pizza Planet?”

I have also been posting here and there bragging about how awesome my luggage tags are:

Oh yeah! by vpferro, on Flickr

How cool my MNSSHP tickets are:

MNSSHP by vpferro, on Flickr

Just found out the night we’re going is ‘sold out’ –I’m happy that we got in before the sell out, but I’m now I’m curious if ‘sold out’ means mobbed in the conventional sense of the word.

And cracking open our new luggage:

Break it in by vpferro, on Flickr



Other than that I go to work and stare at this computer screen all day long:

Untitled by vpferro, on Flickr


As far as plans – We are the type to squeeze every single moment out of our vacations. We park hop like nobody’s business and tend to plan around our meals and EMH. I used to have everyday planned out ahead of time – but now (with 6 consecutive years under our belts) as long as I have a half way decent outline we can kick the crap out of our WDW vacation. Here are the ADRs and any ‘written in stone’ plans we have for the week.

Have a gander:
Thursday 27th

· The Wave

Friday 28th

· Ohana

Saturday 29th

· Universal Day
· California Grill

Sunday 30th

· Universal Day
· MNSSHP (our first time)
· QS Dinner

Monday 1st

· QS Dinner

Tuesday 2nd
· Chef Mickey’s for Breakfast
· Garden Grill for Dinner

Wednesday 3rd
· Crystal Palace for Breakfast
· Yachtsman’s Steakhouse for Dinner



Other than the things we have planned above we have at least one visit to either Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon planned. Just not ot sure which park or which day.

We used to do the water park and more ticket option and hit at least 2 parks per visit but since squeezing 2 days at Uni into our vacations something had to give.

Ok so that’s it for now. I’ll chime in with updates or changes as my vacation gets closer and my stir craziness slowly takes a hold of me.
 

ShookieJones

We need time for things to happen.
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Weve decided to stay offsite and it would leave us with alot extra money to do things and go to keywest. I figured we would just eat whenever were hungry and just stop somewere in the park or outi when we leave Marvel comics are the guys your dressing up as

That sounds like a plan. I've been meaning to take an extra couple of days to do a beach excursion one year, but my wife can never get the time.

Oh yeah..no that was a misunderstanding! i'm all about Marvel..I thought there was some kind of "Marvel Club" that I didn't know about...you know..like "join the club you get an autographed picture of Deadpool"
 

ShookieJones

We need time for things to happen.
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You'll definitely have a blast !! When I went to my 1st one I thought it would be a one time thing. I believe my next one (hopefully 10/4) will be #6. The rides are secondary. The parade with the Headless horseman, Hallowishes, Cadaver Dans (singin group in Frontieland), the woman sitting on the bench in front of Haunted Mansion, and oh yeah....the CANDY are the real must do's/see's.
That makes me feel a lot better. I'm looking forward to it no matter what! Can't wait...17 more days and we're in the World.
 

ShookieJones

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Man those shirts you made are awesome! You need to get involved with a local theater group making costumes! You missed your calling! You are going to have an awesome trip!! What a lucky family to have such a dedicated Disney Nut errr I mean Fan!!
Thanks for the compliment.
I'm into playing music and art and all things creative...it's just funny when a grown man starts making halloween customes...I guess I shouldn't stifle my creativity..HAHA!

No you were right..NUT..is accurate.
Yeah the family makes fun of me all the time.....in a nice way.....I think!?
 

DawnBerg

Active Member
Great PTR!! We will be staying at POP the same time you are there. Hopefully sold out for your MNSSHP doesn't mean totally PACKED! We have never been to this but have been to a sold out MVMCP and OMG was that a nightmare!!! I hate huge crowds. We try to go off season so the crowds are a bit less. Your costumes are great!! Have a magical time!!!
 
That sounds like a plan. I've been meaning to take an extra couple of days to do a beach excursion one year, but my wife can never get the time.

Oh yeah..no that was a misunderstanding! i'm all about Marvel..I thought there was some kind of "Marvel Club" that I didn't know about...you know..like "join the club you get an autographed picture of Deadpool"
That would be awesome but i dont think Disney promotes Marvel do they? Anyways i meant to ask you exactly what is this halloween event that your going to iv read about it but what is going on and were is it at?
 

PartOfYourWorld

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Will be there the same time as you! 26th-30th! :) Maybe we'll run into each other somewhere!

Hoping for the best for you on a sold-out night! Hoping it won't be too bad for ya!!! And love the Avengers costumes!!!!! Would rather be there though sold out than heading back on a plane :(
 

ShookieJones

We need time for things to happen.
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That would be awesome but i dont think Disney promotes Marvel do they? Anyways i meant to ask you exactly what is this halloween event that your going to iv read about it but what is going on and were is it at?
Outside of the wrapping the monorail and perhaps a few merchandise items there is no other Marvel presence at WDW. Mickey's not so scary halloween party - It's at the MK special event and it's added 50 or so bucks per person. they have a few different nights throughout the season.
I don't know much about it because it's our first time, but I'm looking forward to it.
 

ShookieJones

We need time for things to happen.
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Will be there the same time as you! 26th-30th! :) Maybe we'll run into each other somewhere!

Hoping for the best for you on a sold-out night! Hoping it won't be too bad for ya!!! And love the Avengers costumes!!!!! Would rather be there though sold out than heading back on a plane :(

That's a VERY good point. I'm definitely not going to complain!

If you see me give me a holler...You can yell Shookie or Enzo...I can promise you either way no one else but me will turn around.
 

ShookieJones

We need time for things to happen.
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Great PTR!! We will be staying at POP the same time you are there. Hopefully sold out for your MNSSHP doesn't mean totally PACKED! We have never been to this but have been to a sold out MVMCP and OMG was that a nightmare!!! I hate huge crowds. We try to go off season so the crowds are a bit less. Your costumes are great!! Have a magical time!!!

Oh yeah I can see you got a nice long vac planned there! Good for you.
Yeah it looks like it could be pretty jammed. I think the folks down for the TOT race are all over this party! This date and October 31st sold out within a day of each other!
It's all good - We're going to have a good time no matter what.
 
Outside of the wrapping the monorail and perhaps a few merchandise items there is no other Marvel presence at WDW. Mickey's not so scary halloween party - It's at the MK special event and it's added 50 or so bucks per person. they have a few different nights throughout the season.
I don't know much about it because it's our first time, but I'm looking forward to it.
Sounds like a good time and since youve been multiple times it will switch things up a little. Ive noticed alot of people in this thread including me are going to be down there at the same all i can hope for is great weather for us all
 

ShookieJones

We need time for things to happen.
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Loving the PTR & The Avengers Costumes!!!! Can not wait to hear about your trip.
Can't wait to get there! Looks like you're leaving the day after we get there, so hopefully we'll be hearing about your trip as well. Contemporary!?? NICE! My son is dying to stay there.
 

sgtmgd

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That sounds like a plan. I've been meaning to take an extra couple of days to do a beach excursion one year, but my wife can never get the time.

Oh yeah..no that was a misunderstanding! i'm all about Marvel..I thought there was some kind of "Marvel Club" that I didn't know about...you know..like "join the club you get an autographed picture of Deadpool"


Speaking of Marvel..the one dissapointing part of Universals IAO is the depiction of the marval characters...awful costumes....and the actors are atrocious..
 

Mkgoulden

Active Member
Can't wait to get there! Looks like you're leaving the day after we get there, so hopefully we'll be hearing about your trip as well. Contemporary!?? NICE! My son is dying to stay there.
I have never done a report before, but I love reading them. However, I am trying this year.

I am excited about the Contemporary...this has been on my bucket list for years!!! I will post pics of the room for your son.:)
 

ShookieJones

We need time for things to happen.
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I have never done a report before, but I love reading them. However, I am trying this year.

I am excited about the Contemporary...this has been on my bucket list for years!!! I will post pics of the room for your son.:)

Me too. I don't know if I can do it. I've always been too depressed to go back on the boards after my WDW vacations...I'm giving it a shot though.

That would be great. He loves the look and the style of the place and it's definitley on his 'bucket' list as well.
Mine was the Poly and we knocked that out 2 years back! Man o' man was that great!
 

Foolish Mortal

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You may notice there are 4 suitcases 1 for each of us...you may also notice one of them is fully packed and the others aren't even close..
1 guess who's is packed and ready to go..

Packed?

Dude, are you bringing your own beer ?? They DO have beer in WDW ! If you're that desperate (or cheap), I'll be happy to buy you one !

Hey enzo! Wishing you THE BEST trip!!!!! Enjoy and CT will miss you!

Liz !! Where ya been ? Loooooooooong time no post. Hope your Spring trip was good. Was keeping an out to see if you where going to do a report.
 

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