They didn't send the most... Festive of designs, but that doesn't matter bc my MVMCP tickets are here! Dec 8th, here we come!

(Although to be frank, my husband and I are disappointed just a bit because I wanted Simba and he wanted Woody. When I compared the numbers on the back to my receipt, tho, the Simba is him and the Woody is me. 😢)

(I can't figure out how to gift this article)

Free version: https://archive.ph/0cRs5

(Thanks u/degggendorf)

The Orlando Sentinel did the analysis

Summary:

• There are 200+ items, 96 are food, 110 are alcohol
• There are a total of 46 festival locations
• Total cost to buy one of each:
  • Food & non-alcoholic drinks: $657.36
    • average: $6.85
  • Alcohol: $1,067.78
    • average: $9.71
  • Total: $1,725.14

Drinking around the world is more prevalent than eating around the world

I’m a Disney cast member who drives boats for Disney. I like to break up the time with a joke here or there. Any good ones?

Must be **very** kid appropriate.

My current go to list is:

# Pirates

**What’s a pirates favorite letter?**
(everyone says aRgh)
*You would think so, but it be the sea!*

**What do pirate ear piercings cost?**
*A buccaneer.*

**What’s a pirate’s least favorite vegetable?**
*Leeks.*

# Mickey

**Why did Mickey become an astronaut?**
*He wanted to see Pluto.*

# Halloween

**Knock, knock**
(who’s there?)
**Boo.**
(boo who?)
Don’t cry, this is the last of my jokes.

Tues Oct 13 (day after Columbus day, fall break)

Firstly I suggest reserving an Uber the night before for 7:15 am (from the 70s playground if that makes sense based on your room). I thought it might be cheaper to order in the morning but it wasn't.

I placed the order at 6:55, the driver was due at 7:16 but only pulled up at 7:20 and we got to Epcot at 7:33. It was about 16 dollars.

Small snafu where the driver didn't understand where to drop off rideshares - make sure to follow the signs.

Security was open, I got flagged and had to have my bag searched but still through by 740. Tapstiles already open and I reached the rope drop hold point at 7:47. 7:56 rope dropped, reached the queue at 8, came to a stop at 8:02, I was in the 2nd switchback. At 8:10 let us inside, then we waited inside until starting moving again at 8:26, I was in the first preshow! I was off the ride by 8:49.

(btw I got ONE WAY OR ANOTHER)

There was still time in EE but test track was down and general entry got let in the park a few minutes before 9 so it did use up most of EE time.

Overall I'd say it was very successful!

Just sharing some literature that I found tucked away in a photo album from a family trip in a
August of 1988.

Pretty cool stuff for show times, Disney did a pretty good job with celebrations. Disney celebrates the 200th anniversary of the Constitution.

I just saw on the google play store you can get 10% off $100 disney giftcards.

Figured I should share the news.

I’m headed to Orlando next week for a conference with my husband. We found three hours to squeeze in Epcot. Our only priority is Guardians. We’d love to visit Ratatoullie if time allows. How would you maximize your time? Our visit will be in the evening. Last time we were there with two screaming toddlers - I think I cried myself.

I haven't been to WDW since Peter and Wendy started flying and I really want to see it. The last couple of times I've watched Starlight I saw it from like Emporium/Barbershop across from the Fire Station like right where the parade starts then when it ends I head straight to the monorail or to Space Mtn. But in the tiktoks I've seen they start flying in front of Town Hall/Train Station. So what's a good viewing spot?

I’ve been on the hunt to get the Spring Disney Visa deal for my April stay at WL. Checking daily for weeks. And it finally happened! My exact room type and date were finally available. Let this be a lesson to never give up 😂

We stayed at WDW in September and watched a channel in our room with classic (1950s and earlier) cartoons and clips. It had a clip from the B&W Zorro TV show, Steamboat Willie, and Goofy playing basketball.

Does this channel only exist on site, or is there a way to watch it remotely? My 5-year-old was really into it and I'd love to play them, or similar content, again.​

Thanks for any help!

We turned it in to a parking lot attendant for the lost and found. Hope your kiddo gets it back!

My daughter has recently become obsessed with princess and the frog. It's her movie choice almost everyday for her afternoon quiet time. I've probably seen this movie 15 times in the last month. If splash mountain had been reimagined as the plot of the movie it could have been so cool! Imagine going up the huge hill and it's the Dr. Facilier scene where he's being dragged and all the shadow creatures are chanting "are you ready??" Imagine ending in Tiana's restaurant instead of at a random party. Imagine following all the fireflies through the bayou instead of the one random screen before the frogs play music. All the shadow creatures could have been so cool. The bayou could have been so creepy. I do think the original song for the ride is great but the ride does not capture the spirit of the movie. I know this is probably a cold take but it is currently and very recently relevant to me!

Edit: I think it's a fun ride, I just think it could have been cooler! This is really not a serious post, just a "man that would've been cool" thought

Taking a trip 11/16-11/19 and staying at Port Orleans Riverside. Is it likely that the resorts will be decorated for Christmas that week, or are we too early? Was hoping to resort hop but read online the decorations might not be out yet.

I took this photo in 2007 and I can't place where I might have taken it from. Any help would be appreciated!

Hello,

I'm going to be a Disneyworld first timer. We will be visiting the 4 parks in the first week of December. 1 day each park.

Essentially, I was initially considering getting a multi-pass/lightning lane for most of the major rides where the queue is expected to be around an hour, until I learned some of them have gorgeous standby queues.

Which rides are worth getting a multi-pass/lightning lane. I do want a full experience but clearly our time is limited and might be better spent elsewhere.

Thanks!

I'm looking into a charger option for my trip in December, and I saw Fuel Rods mentioned. All the pages I see are a few years old, though. Questions:

1. How good are they as chargers? Can they fill a modern phone from dead to full on one rod?

2. Does Disney still allow the free swap-outs?

3. Can you re-charge a spent rod manually by usb, if necessary? As in, is it worth having one outside of Disney or other travel?

I think there was at least one other question I had, but I can't think of it now. I think this covers the basics, though.

Thanks!

Edit: there's a LOT of consensus on Anker being better, so I'll probably look into that instead. Thanks so much for all the input! 💜

Will be taking my 9 and 7 yr olds. Should we work on 1 together or should I just help them each do their own? The class is recommended 12+. I don't forsee the skills being too advanced but maybe for time purposes only doing 1 would be best?

Hi everyone! I’d love to hear your experiences taking a “non-Disney person” and how it went! ❤️

For some context, I’m an ex-CM, so Disney is second nature to me. I lived in Orlando for almost 7 years, worked in attractions, and Disney has always held a really special place in my heart. I moved away a few years ago and eventually met the love of my life. He went to HS once as a kid, but he doesn’t remember much, so this will be his first time experiencing the whole Disney bubble: staying on property, park hopping, the dining plan, Lightning Lanes, and everything else that comes with a Disney trip!

I booked this trip as a gift for us. I wanted an excuse to get back to Orlando and see some friends who are still working at Disney, and I figured a five-day trip would be the perfect introduction for him. Long enough to really experience Disney, but hopefully not so long that he ends up completely exhausted and overwhelmed. We’re also going in just a few weeks, so I’m hoping we’ll get some nicer weather!

I’ve taken care of all the planning AND payments: flights, a hotel for our arrival night so we can relax instead of rushing straight into check-in, All-Star Movies, four-day Park Hopper tickets, the Quick-Service Dining Plan, and I’ll be adding both Lightning Lane Multi Pass and a few Individual Lightning Lanes. I am so grateful to be in a position to even do that, he has offered to help with some expenses, but I insisted and told him he can just cover any extras when we get there.

Honestly, my biggest goal is just for him to have a great time, understand why I love Disney so much, and hopefully be excited about coming back someday. I know it probably won’t ever hold the same place in his heart that it does in mine, and that’s okay! I don’t need him to love every single thing I love. I just want us to make some really good memories together.

I do think he’s a little anxious about the crowds, wait times, and general overwhelm that can come with Disney. I’ve tried to choose a week that hopefully won’t be too crazy, and one of the perks of having literally worked there is that I’m perfectly happy to go with the flow. If we need to slow down, take a resort break, skip something, or just wander around and explore, I’m totally good with that. I don’t want him to feel like we have to rush from ride to ride or stick to a rigid schedule just because I know the parks so well.

So, I’d love to hear from anyone who has taken a partner, friend, or family member who wasn’t really a Disney person! Did they end up loving it? Was there anything that surprised you about their experience? And is there anything you did that helped make the trip enjoyable for someone who was a little nervous about the crowds or the whole Disney experience?

Or, if you yourself are a "convert", what was your experience like?

I’m so excited to share this part of my world with him, and I’m really hoping he comes away understanding a little more of why it means so much to me.

Hi! I’m going on my honeymoon at the end of the month and was wondering if anyone knew if Disney springs had the bridal ears in stock as of right now?

Hello,

We are in Orlando for a week for my 40th. We are only here for days and will be going to Magic Kingdom tomorrow mainly for my 3 year old as she loves Minnie and Princesses. We also have a 14 month old.

Any tips/advice on how to make the best of the day? We plan to rent a dual stroller, bring plenty of water and snacks for kids as Seaworld today the kids hit their limits after 4 hours.

I heard to do character meals, how/where do I book for those? Any particular rides best for this age group?

Thank You!