tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post1821857351674356295..comments2024-02-09T04:00:27.528-05:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: Disney Day SixDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-75496900359365584102008-10-30T00:12:00.000-04:002008-10-30T00:12:00.000-04:00You are spot on with the three day max. A few year...You are spot on with the three day max. A few years ago we took our 3 oldest daughters (then 2,3.5,&5)and almost like clockwork all magic vanished with the close of day three. There wasn't enough fairy dust in Disnay to bring back the sparkle. They were DONE! When they cry while eating mickey shaped ice cream it's hopeless! We don't regret going and will again but will ALWAYS The Golf Widowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01889304532986720953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-15055553715628460822008-10-27T15:49:00.000-04:002008-10-27T15:49:00.000-04:00i rode the Tower of Terror when I was 10 or 11yrs ...i rode the Tower of Terror when I was 10 or 11yrs old, and I will NEVER RIDE IT AGAIN!!! hahajhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07831872189111253717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-7054174006748659232008-10-26T12:25:00.000-04:002008-10-26T12:25:00.000-04:00Hi Dawn,we went to disney world 3 years, in june, ...Hi Dawn,<BR/><BR/>we went to disney world 3 years, in june, it must have been the hottest week and busies week of the year. we left maryland on a saturday, did an overnight in georgia, and arrived in florida on a sunday chilled at the hotel that day, went to the parks on monday, and tuesday. hung out at the hotel pool on wednesday, went to another park on thursday, friday we left florida and didtonya5015https://www.blogger.com/profile/13336029416815092142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-23236692496650785712008-10-25T21:23:00.000-04:002008-10-25T21:23:00.000-04:00I have never heard of any of the parks being close...I have never heard of any of the parks being closed on certain days ever?!? That is truly weird. I may have to ask my message board about that one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-20581325491747006092008-10-25T00:54:00.000-04:002008-10-25T00:54:00.000-04:00When we go to Disneyland, we usually go for 5 days...When we go to Disneyland, we usually go for 5 days. We love it, but it's EXHAUSTING! It doesn't really qualify as a vacaion. Too bad you guys missed the Toy Story ride, but I wouldn't wait 100 minutes for it, either. You gotta get those fast passes early! Anyway, I've heard it's a great ride.<BR/><BR/>Okay, sorry, but one of my pet peeves is when people call it "Disney." (We just got back Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-43038060149153170042008-10-24T23:44:00.000-04:002008-10-24T23:44:00.000-04:00Buttmunch..now that is a good one. Subtle, yet to...Buttmunch..now that is a good one. Subtle, yet to the point! My 5 kids, well at least the older 3, would be rolling in the aisles (or the handicap passing lane) about that one. Your descriptions are oh so true. Last time we went to DW, we only had 3, but what looked so great and fun on the first day or 2 didn't look so amazing by the end of the trip. I give you two thumbs up and a pat on theOur life is a bowl of Barry'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16537222594022517726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-85496575141667085832008-10-24T23:41:00.000-04:002008-10-24T23:41:00.000-04:00Ha! We were just in Florida last week and felt the...Ha! We were just in Florida last week and felt the SAME WAY!!! Only, we tried Sea World for half a day and decided no more family vacations until our girls (18 months and 5 years) turn 20! Kids (okay, MY kids) just can't handle that much fun and excitement at such a young age anyways.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-89265644728564706222008-10-24T23:17:00.000-04:002008-10-24T23:17:00.000-04:00HollyWood Studios isn't closed this weekend. You ...HollyWood Studios isn't closed this weekend. You can go BACK!! :) As a total Disney freak, I can totally relate to your very astute insight into the attitude shift as the trip progresses. Mind you, the process is accelerated if you add more people to your traveling party (like in-laws or grandparents), then you can do almost the whole progression by day two!! <BR/><BR/>Hang in there, and getJesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15836141765504179106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-13579200206216647712008-10-24T20:26:00.000-04:002008-10-24T20:26:00.000-04:00We had a family reunion last year at Disney and yo...We had a family reunion last year at Disney and you have perfectly described what I remember observing! In fact I remember telling my aunt about overhearing a parent ordering her child to eat her hamburger because she had just spent a fortune on it and not only would she eat it, but she would enjoy it. My aunt heard someone telling their child that the ride they had just went on was really and Alex Elliothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08567976812466320977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-89890785691470411822008-10-24T19:14:00.000-04:002008-10-24T19:14:00.000-04:00foodwise what did you do with Jackson on the trip?...foodwise what did you do with Jackson on the trip? Did you keep him on Feingold's, or at least as much as you could?<BR/>My 11 year old boy will do most anything but rides are out of the question for him.ClistyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06559882714822787871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-828669157497601812008-10-24T17:51:00.000-04:002008-10-24T17:51:00.000-04:00From looking at your pics and reading your posts s...From looking at your pics and reading your posts sounds like ya are having a good time. Just some questions Did your kids have off from school or did you let them take the week off? How did brooklyn like the flights was she scared at all?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-54492017954659567912008-10-24T16:10:00.000-04:002008-10-24T16:10:00.000-04:00Someone has probably already told you this, but "t...Someone has probably already told you this, but "the park formerly known as MGM" (Hollywood Studios) IS OPEN on Fridays and Saturdays. Its open pretty much every day unless there is a special closing, but none has been listed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-27966788700587158582008-10-24T15:32:00.000-04:002008-10-24T15:32:00.000-04:00This post could possible be the Funniest Place on ...This post could possible be the Funniest Place on Earth! :) Being a Disney freak myself, I know what you are saying. (I am still laughing)...each time we go, i say, "NEXT TIME, we are only doing ONE DAY!" But, being the fanatic I am, next time is always 3 days of park hopping (Disneyland). <BR/>I remember our 7 days at Disney World, and you are oh-so-right!<BR/><BR/>So glad to find your Cassoulet Cafehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16306008423079535539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-85429420629366654752008-10-24T15:22:00.000-04:002008-10-24T15:22:00.000-04:00I know some people that go to Disney EVERY YEAR. I...I know some people that go to Disney EVERY YEAR. It's the only place they EVER vacation. How boring (and completely off their rocker) are they? Next year, they have a 10 day - yes, that's 10 as in T-E-N day trip planned. Three days is plenty, four is pushin' it - and I only have TWO kids. We went & chilled on the coast for 2 days after doing Disney a couple years ago. BEST Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-40882555381858904172008-10-24T15:12:00.000-04:002008-10-24T15:12:00.000-04:00That was hilarious and brought back such great mem...That was hilarious and brought back such great memories! Yes, that's what I remember about our long-ago trip to the Magic Kingdom, too... overly tired, cranky, whiny kids and and very sore feet. Time to come home. :-)Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815105600814299694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-60578887891591410272008-10-24T14:36:00.000-04:002008-10-24T14:36:00.000-04:00To quote Ben Franklin:"Guests, and Disney family v...To quote Ben Franklin:<BR/>"Guests, and Disney family vacations, like fish, begin to smell after three days. "<BR/><BR/>The pictures are great, Dawn!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-8104355398429370132008-10-24T13:11:00.000-04:002008-10-24T13:11:00.000-04:00I love your description of how to tell how long pp...I love your description of how to tell how long ppl have been there. except, with our "relaxing" Disney vacation you could have replaced the word day with hour. this had to do with my husband's asthma flaring up (and couldn't get ahold of his dr to get approval for a refill for the rescue inhaler that he FORGOT) a seven month old covered in (at the time) unexplainable hives - which was the very diddlesgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18120954371196440122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-21731732540300270352008-10-24T11:27:00.000-04:002008-10-24T11:27:00.000-04:00Did you get in trouble when you took that picture ...Did you get in trouble when you took that picture on the Great Movie ride? I took a picture of Mary Poppins when I was on it and I was quickly reprimanded by the tour guide...."I repeat, No Flash Photography!" At which point my kids all laughed and said "Yeah, listen to the rules next time!"Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250304612423067802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-60966361835312149032008-10-24T11:25:00.000-04:002008-10-24T11:25:00.000-04:00Hollywood Studios CLOSED on Fri and Sat???? Are yo...Hollywood Studios CLOSED on Fri and Sat???? Are you sure? I've never heard of such a thing. The WDW calendar says it's open.<BR/>The secret to Disney is to get there at rope drop (admittedly very hard to do with kids), leave after lunch for an afternoon nap, and return for a few hours. Also take a break mid-week: no parks that day.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02709860733922696793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-49430500868530276512008-10-24T11:13:00.000-04:002008-10-24T11:13:00.000-04:00Does Brooklyn have a child safety tattoo on? I lov...Does Brooklyn have a child safety tattoo on? I love those! If only we went anywhere so I could get them for my kids.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-64977370695625360952008-10-24T10:27:00.000-04:002008-10-24T10:27:00.000-04:00I hate to tell you now, but the secret we locals d...I hate to tell you now, but the secret we locals do is to only go for 3-4 hours at a time. All-day treks is a no-no, especially 5 days in a row. I guess you'll have to move.Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing]https://www.blogger.com/profile/02242115803102270369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-20920463513140114772008-10-24T10:26:00.000-04:002008-10-24T10:26:00.000-04:00Hey Dawn! Just curious how you guys handle it if y...Hey Dawn! Just curious how you guys handle it if you and Joe both want to go on a ride, but not all the kids do. Do you have to ride in two different groups? Which would mean waiting through line twice?!?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-6225100146849747532008-10-24T10:10:00.000-04:002008-10-24T10:10:00.000-04:00I'm probably not the first to say this, but that's...I'm probably not the first to say this, but that's never stopped me before...<BR/><BR/>You need a vacation from your vacation.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07965400321043093038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-1390415064673245742008-10-24T09:52:00.000-04:002008-10-24T09:52:00.000-04:00We live in Florida and hadn't been to Disney i...We live in Florida and hadn't been to Disney in a couple of years. This year however, my daughter had a dance competition in Orlando and the Gala was held at Hollywood Studios on the 4th of July (Yes you read it correctly, one of the busiest & hottest days to be at a Disney park).<BR/>The dressing room (if you could call it that) was clear across the park from the theater where they Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-19804526364808569682008-10-24T09:29:00.000-04:002008-10-24T09:29:00.000-04:00We just got back a week ago from Disney so I feel ...We just got back a week ago from Disney so I feel your pain on the sore legs and feet etc. Glad you are having fun but agree that the exhaustion is rough after a while. It's a week later and we are still tired. Thankfully I've only got 2 kids and they are 10 so we hardly had any meltdowns. We thought the crowds were pretty light (didn't wait more the 10-15 minutes for any rides) but this was our Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com