The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[Figgy1]

Hooray! Although, that must means the holidays are also right around the corner.

Only 88 shopping days until Christmas!

 

[Figgy1]

Oh cool!!!! How exciting!! As long as our flights don't mess it up (we have to book flights yet, but I was told Disney won't charge for changing dates as long as the price stays the same) we will have to get together! It shouldn't change more than a day or 2 anyway, so we'd most likely still be there for a couple of the same days, even if we can't get flights on the exact days we want.

Good luck with booking your flights. April's hours are already posted so not too long before we can make ADRs

 

[Figgy1]

Only two years? That is like all of our Halloweens. Last year was crazy wind, rain and cold temps. I still remember the wind burn like it was yesterday.

I usually do the indoor parties with the boys and my dh takes them out for trick or treat. The 2 years I'm complaining about are the 2 that it was cold enough that it snowed.

 

[Figgy1]

I flew to London by myself last year, but I met up with friends in the UK and we traveled together. My friend from Australia and I walked across London to see the different places where the Harry Potter movies were filmed, and of course platform 9 3/4 in Kings Cross Station, then our friend from Ireland and friends from the UK joined us for the Studio tour, then we went to Lacock to see the Harry Potter sites there (yes, we're HUGE Harry Potter fans). It was soooo much fun. I don't think I'd want to travel alone....flying alone I can handle if I HAVE to, but actual travel, I wouldn't feel safe.

Seeing you're Potter fans have you looked at maybe going over to UNI for a day or 2?

 

[Figgy1]

Do you also have a date?

Yes my dh and I are chaperoning along with the parents of my ds' bestest bud.

 

[Figgy1]

No it can't unless the Doctor decides to take blood, 6 large vials out of my neck!

Oh heck NO!

 

[Figgy1]

seconding this!.

I also have a huge fuzz regarding the flights.
Sometimes you cant find the proper one to reach on time early. And end with a flight arriving VERY VERY LATE.

infact.. speaking of flights..
Anyone knows what is the last bus for the magical express? we're arriving at almost 12:00 in the morning (aka midnight)

I believe ME runs 24/7, but if you arrive before 5am or after 10pm, you have to take your luggage with you to the bus.

That's what the Unofficial guide is still saying.

 

[Figgy1]

Yes, of course. 396 big block, if I recall...?
Got about 5 GPM (Gallons Per Mile)...?!

Downhill in neutral with a tailwind! It had an 8 pack. I had parent's gas credit card. or It would have been a large planter.

 

[Figgy1]

I am confused... is this about halloween? random ferrets with pairing sweaters or fishnets?

Both not to mention the female undergarment on top of his head

 

[Figgy1]

Okay, I've watched both Disney versions of Cinderella today, the new live-action one and the traditional animated one and....the new one is better.

THNX LOL Now I'm going to have to watch the new one. Now all I need is time!!!!!!!! Between my dh being home for a week and getting the dining room done I'm 2 weeks behind schedule

 

[Figgy1]

I got my first one for the season this week. Will need the second one in January

Sympathy like. Why 2?

 

[Figgy1]

Happy farm market Saturday. Not only is it farm market day but I have to take my ds for a haircut as he has to look extra good for the dance. I'm taking Monday off and I don't care what needs to get done. I need a day!

 

[Cesar R M]

That isn't always the case. We pulled off spontaneous well, even with dining. We were able to get FP+ for everything but Peter on the days we wanted. Thunder was on refurbishment during the middle of our trip for 4 days. We had FP+ before the refurb and on last day it, the day it was to come back up in the morning. Due to some bad weather overnight it didn't open and we were notified to make another choice and got a FP+ for Peter. By chance we took a detour from Splash near lunchtime to look up at Thunder to see if the construction workers were still on the mountain. A high up manager of sorts came out the exit smiled at us and said shhhhh.....go start a line to enter. We walked up and the CM told us it was still closed. We told him who told us to get in line and sure enough a few minutes later on his radio the CM was told what we new. The CM escorted us to the load area. We were on the first train coming out of refurb. Better than a FP+ and we got onto Peter. While not a big fan of Peter my DD wanted to ride but was also unwilling to stand in line. Throughout our trip we added FP+ I expect what you say is very true during maximum crowd days though. On some of the attractions is the single rider option and that helps cut down on the over planning. The only attraction that was goofy both in stand bye and FP+ was the Mansion. That is a strange queue system.

it will all depends on dates..also, how lucky to ride it right after refurb!

 

[Cesar R M]

Should be so much fun. I really like OKW its grounds remind me of the FQ and POR but the rooms are much larger. The resort is very peaceful which is what I also like about POR & FQ when I am either waking up or returning from the parks at night. I'm the kinda person that does better in a peaceful resort, as much as I like the Contemporary and their rooms it is always 'busy' in there.

I'm glad you are slipping in Universal too. Fun stuff. Where are you staying there?

in one of the hotels right infront of the park.

the doubletree by hilton.
best price vs size.

the holiday inn was almost twice the cost..and the hyatt place was full and more expensive too.

 

[Cesar R M]

It runs 24 hours a day, the luggage delivery doesn't but you weren't checking your bags if I remember correctly. We had to catch them at 3 a.m. on one trip because we had a 6 a.m. flight.

thanks! that should make things easier for me.. and definitively not marking my bags.

 

[Cesar R M]

If it makes you feel better, I don't think the new Beauty and the Beast will ever achieve the greatness of the original, although based on the cast, it will still be awesome.

I think it will do fine.. I hope that they will surpass the quality of the french one that was released a few months ago.
The effects were very good, but the story was.. kinda chunky!

 

[Cesar R M]

What progressive inkling? I hear him talk a lot about helping others. Helping the poor. Talking a lot about children in vulnerable situations. To me that isn't progressive. That is just being a good human being.

Reminds me of the joke that I read online.. How the conservatives in the US were asking the pope to dont bring his "liberal agenda".
Lets be honest.. If Jesus was alive today, he would have been blasted by the current conservatives as "too liberal, hippie and a commie" lol.
So for the eyes of some people.. Francis is very "progressive".

 

[Cesar R M]

in other news.. guess who cant sleep? we just had a serious storm.. hurricane winds for 2 hours.
Damaged quite a few houses. One of my cousins got his home severely damaged. not a fun day :/
the worse is.. the damage was right in the center of his apartment (the ceiling fell down)

 

[MinnieM123]

You are welcome! I am happy doing it.

We're happy, you're happy! All for one and one for all here!

 

[MinnieM123]

sadly, you cant be that spontaneous anymore.
The huge crowds + fixed fastpasses with huge lines.. means you have to meticulously plan what are a must do.. and give priorities.

Ugh. It is harder between the number of people pre-planning, and gobbling up the best fastpass times, months in advance, as well as their ADRs, etc. The crowds have also increased in the parks over the past few years, which doesn't help either.

In spite of all that, I still think there is some room for spontaneity. (Of course, this is much easier if you travel solo, versus a group.) One thing that saved my sanity during my visit to WDW were the single rider lines. I never even bothered to get any fastpass reservations at all for anything, and I still managed to ride many attractions with minimal, to moderate wait times, and have fun.