Some observations from our trip
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| Tue, 05-08-2007 - 10:52pm |
-All Star Movies is the farthest resort from practically everything. Some busses stop at Sports and then Music and then Movies.
-Some rooms at Movies are actually closer to the Transportation area at Music (like our room).
-When you leave your towels on a pool chair, also leave something identifiable. I left four hotel towels ON the chair and our recognizable CROCS underneath, and a pool guy rearranged the chairs! It took me ages to find my towels.
-Take a break and go for a swim in the heat of the day. That made all the difference between a great day and a cranky day.
-You cannot do everything. It's pretty much impossible. Accept it.
-Resort refillable mugs are pretty much a waste of money if you don't refill them!
-You will not go hungry on the Disney Dining Plan. From Disney Dining Plan to Weight Watchers Flex Plan.
-You don't need the FastPass for the Indy show at MGM if your kids are chosen to do Lights Camera Action!
-Talk to the cast members. Amazing things can sometimes happen.
-Take the screwdriver out of your carry on luggage BEFORE you go through security at the airport, and your trip will go alot smoother.
-Magical Express divers occasionally will drop you off at the wrong Airport Terminalon your way home. If that happens, it's OK. You have enough time to straighten it out.
-Sneekers and socks rule. Crocs chafe.
-Moleskin is the new Duct Tape. Fix your feet, or your camera's battery door.
-Every day is a bad hair day in Photopass pictures.
-3D shows are a winner every time.
-It's a little freaky when the Spaceship Earth ride stops......
-"Please remain seated at all times. For those passengers standing, please do not fall down...."
-It's not a bad thing when the person in front of you gets on the crowded bus, but you are asked to wait for the next one.
-Shade, shade, shade......
-Looking for a bathroom? Check AROUND the corner...
-Why don't the bathrooms have mirrors above the sinks?
-A small locker is not big enough at Blizzard Beach for a knapsack AND 4 resort mugs AND towels.
-Hold onto your locker key at Blizzard Beach.
-To claim your lost locker key at Blizzard Beach, you must have ID (which is most likely in your locker).
-The pub in the UK is a great spot to watch Illuminations. Until some big guy and his six kids wander in at the last minute with their plates o fish and chips and stand in front of your kids. It's OK though, you just do the same to him and get closer still.
-If your kids have their names on their hats/clothes, etc, cast members will address them by name. Otherwise they are all Princess or Pirate/Prince.
-Boys LOVE Cinderella, but you may have to take them TWICE before they admit they really want an autograph. Have the camera ready to get a picture of the BLUSH when she calls him Handsome.
-Not all Disney photographs are Photopass. Princess Aurora at Akershus is a purchase.
-If a Cast Member mentions that Cinderella sometimes visits someplace in particular, that's a hint - check it out.
-You can ship purchases to your resort, but not on your last day.
-Buy the Disney Autographs books. They are not expensive and they are better than cheap alternatives, cue cards, etc.
-Mickey Mouse ears don't offer much face protection from the sun. Ball caps do better. Ball caps obstruct your vision though when you are looking up and don't look so great in photos.
-Fans that spray water - a must on hot days. If you don't have one, try to walk beside someone who does(especially a kid whose aim is bad and who might be especially trigger happy).
-Watch out for scooter drivers who contine to drive when they are looking the other way.
-Minnie's house is SO COOL. A great place to escape the heat.
-Main Street Bakery has the BEST Cinnamon buns.
-Watch Dale. He's a bit goofy.
-Ever see a Cast Member throw a tantrum? Try leaving your stroller out of line in one of the congested stroller parking areas. (poor girl at MGM was having a bad day and took it out on the rogue strollers)
-It's a bad sign when a 20 minute wait turns to 30 and the line stops dead. And, there is only one way out of Pirates of the Caribbean from the head of the line - the way you came in.
-Make an extra effort to talk to your kids calmly and respectfully. We noticed 11 years ago that we had never seen so many kids verbally abused than at Disney and we noticed the same trend this time - catching ourselves at times too.
-They should RENT walkie talkies at the parks like strollers. They could make a killing. No wait, I guess they are without it.
-A McDonalds quality lunch for 4 can weigh in at $80. A HotDog and corn at Akershus is $14.
-Water, Water, Water. Bathroon, Bathroon, Bathroom.
-Hundreds of sunscreened kids in a pool will make it feel slimey!
-an 8yo is tall enough to go down Summit Plummet.
-It is possible to help a 6yo find her ride courage after a bad experience.
-The Tower of Terror is AWESOME. My favourite (I don't like the Roller Coasters)

Funny and helpful - awesome!
Umm... you lost your locker key at BB?......
Carole
Carole
Love it!
So true about Spaceship Earth. Nothing like it stopping for 10 minutes when you are going down backwards with your 2 1/2 year old sitting with you.
Thanks - Ashli
Great list!
And the fact about the being patient with your kids is SO true! I was a little saddened by all the threats that I heard!! (I'm going to spank you or smack you, etc...) It is suppose to be a magical happy time for your kids to remember people! Come on- you can put off punishments for a bit and hold off on physicall all together- but that is another message board!!
I know it can be hard when you get so exhausted and they get so exhausted, but do it for them. They will have great memories for life!
Sara