Guess What?!

     We are going to Disney World....AGAIN!  What started off as just my oldest son and I going has turned into the whole family going...That means another 14 hour drive with 3 kids!  We will be leaving around 8 to 9 am.  We are planning on taking a lot more breaks and stopping over night to rest and then get up and make the rest of the trek down.  We are going to stop and stay with family if we don't think we can make it to Valdosta.

     We are planning on going in September this time.  We are going to do M.N.S.S.H.P. again, too.  We are planning on doing 3 days at the parks including the party,  one day at Epcot for the opening day of Food and Wine, the Halloween Party, and then our last park will be Animal Kingdom.  We are doing off days between those days  so we can relax by the pool and chill out.

      We have to stay at Port Orleans Riverside this time because its just the 5 of us going and no extended family this time.  We liked the feel of the resort when we ate at Boatwright's last year.  It just feels laid back and relaxing.  We also liked the fact that we can hop on the boat and ride over to Downtown Disney.  This is a selling point for my oldest who LOVES the Earl of Sandwich...
     For our dining reservations we are going to eat dinner at Boatwright's the day of arrival.  Our second day we are eating breakfast at The Garden Grill before Epcot opens!  Our third day is a break day and we are going to have dinner at Cape May Cafe.  Our fourth day is our MNSSHP day and we are going to have dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern.  Our fifth day is another break day and we are having dinner at O'hana!!!  I tried multiple times our last trip to get reservations, but we couldn't manage to get them.  Luckily there were plenty of times available this trip!  Our last day we will be at Animal Kingdom.  We are having another early breakfast before park opening, this time at Tusker House!  We figured breakfast is a safe bet for the kids and the options are similar to Boma's so we are pleased with this option.  My next post will be about our wish list of things to do this coming trip.

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party Pt 2

We slept in til 10 am.  We went back to Disney Springs for Earl of Sandwich for lunch. We did not go to any parks during the day since we knew we could get into Magic Kingdom at 4 pm with our party tickets.

We got to Magic Kingdom a little bit after 4 pm.  We had no issues getting into the park.  We noticed people already getting spots for the first Boo to You Parade.  We had fast passes for Peter Pan's Flight starting at 5:15, so we went and had dinner at Columbia Harbor House.  I had the seafood mac n cheese which is delicious.

She LOVED the trip!  Of all of my kids she is the one that has the biggest imaginations and definitely believes in fairy tales, princesses, and all things Disney!

My youngest LOVED Peter Pan's Flight and asked us every time we were getting on a ride if we were doing PPF next.  Unfortunately, we only rode it the one time.

It's a Small World was next!  

My youngest loved the "babies" dancing and playing.  lol...  We then went and rode the carousel and Ariel the Little Mermaid ride.  

My husband and I rode Barnstormer with the boys, while my mom got in line with Buggy (my dd) to start trick -or-treating.  We were in line for 10 minutes, rode it, got off took pictures with Goofy, and met up with her by the trick-or-treat path to Tomorrowland.  She already had TONS of candy!  

We took the boys trick-or-treating in Fantasy Land and then headed to Tomorrow Land.  The only thing we didnt ride was the speedway cars (my oldest has asthma) and Space Mt (next time)!  We trick-or-treated our way through and rode TTA and Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin 2x's.

We crossed the HUB and made our way to Adventureland and Frontierland to finish out all the trick-or-treat stops.  First we had to ride Haunted Mansion.  I thought it was supposed to be different at the parties, but it was the same.  My husband and I then rode Big Thunder Mt with my oldest.  We timed is just right so we could watch Hallowishes while we rode.  We laughed so much that ride!  My mom kept the other 2 and watched them from the bridge in Frontierland.  She said she liked her view from there, too. 

 After that we headed to Main Street to watch the parade and the last Hocus Pocus show.  We had front row spots to both!

I am planning on trying to go to just the party next year...We may just take a quick 4 day trip just for the party.  It depends though, we'll see when the time comes.

Update On Itinerary

The countdown continues...30 DAYS!!!!! I decided to switch up our Epcot and Animal Kingdom days...I feel much better with my plans and I was able to get the same exact fast passes!   Now we are just waiting on our Magic Bands to ship, which should be any day!  I also ordered some decals for them tonight!  We have packed most of the things we are taking...Just waiting to pack certain shoes and our bathroom bag...I willbe so happy when we pick up the rental van because then the whole family gets to act like kids again!  

Here is the updated Itinerary with the fast passes: 

Oct 27th

We are leaving around dinner the night before we are due to be at Disney.  Google maps estimates the drive to be 14 hours, but I think its more like 17 from the last time we drove.

Oct 28th

Arrive at Disney around noon to 3. Check in. Take everything to our rooms and have a dinner in the food court.  Then go to the pools to wear the kids out from being couped up in the car and get to bed by 9...

Oct 29th

No where to be till around 11 when we head to Downtown Disney.  Have lunch and get our shopping done.  We plan on getting our faces painted for MNSSHP while we are there.  Then head back to get my daughter in her Halloween dress and got to the PARTAY!!! lol...

Fast Pass for Peter Pans Flight 5:05 pm

Oct 30

Magic Kingdom day!
We have to be up bright and early for our breakfast at the Kona Cafe located at the Poly! It is at 7:30. I don't know if I'm getting Tonga toast or the Macadamia Pineapple Pancakes...Magic Kingdom opens at 9 am so we will make it to our first ever rope drop!  

Fast Passes

Big Thunder Mt 10:20 am

Splash Mt 11:20 am

Space Mt 5:05 pm

Oct 31

Animal Kingdom day!  We are going to spend the day here with the kids...I can't wait to ride Kilimanjaro's Safari and Expedition Everest.  I haven't rode the coaster yet because last time we went I was prego!  We also LOVE the Lion King show!  I hope the bird show is going on as well..If its like it was when I was a teenager I will be happy!  Finding Nemo is also on out to do list along with It's Tough to be a Bug! I love the kids reaction to that one!  The after we are done there we are leaving the kids with my mom!  Date night Disney style...We are hoping to go to Hollywood Studios after our dinner at Boma...Maybe before if we leave A.K before a certain time.  We have never been to Boma so I am looking forward to trying something new.

Fast Passes

Festival of The Lion King 9:30 am

Finding Nemo Musical 12:30 pm

Kali River Rapids 3:25 pm

Nov 1st

Epcot day!!!  Food and wine festival here we come!  We can't wait..I also LOVE the Mexico Pavilion.  It's beautiful and has a lot of art work and things that I like.  I especially like the jewelry boxes...

Fast Passes

The Seas With Nemo & Friends 9:25 am

Turtle Talk With Crush 10:25 am

Soarin' 5:45 pm

Nov 2nd

Last day at the parks.  No better way to end it than going to Magic Kingdom!  We have Be Our Guest reservations for breakfast at 9:20.  My daughter is SUPER excited to say the least.  Then we are just going to hang out here til we feel like going back to the hotel for our nightly swim and head to bed. 

Fast Passes

Enchanted Tales With Belle  10:50 am

7 Dwarfs Mine Train 12:15 pm

Meet Anna & Elsa 4:20 pm

Nov 3rd
Heading home unfortunately.  Won't arrive til late tonight/early tomorrow...

The kids are nervous about the rides but I keep telling them how fun they are and have been pulling videos of the rides up online so they can see they are not too scary.  This has seemed to help.  They are getting more excited, even my oldest who was not entertained by the surprise when we told them earlier this summer...He now can't wait to ride the coasters.  So excited!!!!

2015 MNSSHP Map and Details

Its out!  The map for MNSSHP has been released!

Its our first time attending the party and we can't wait!  The party doesn't officially start until 7 pm, but party goers may enter the park starting at 4 pm.

This year their will be a show on the stage in front of Cinderella's castle called Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular.  There are four times for the show : 8 pm, 9:20 pm, 10:40 pm, and 12 am.  The times for the "BOO-TO-YOU" Halloween Parade are: 8:35 pm and 11:15 pm.  These times are later than previous years.  Celebrate the Magic starts at 9:45 pm with Happy Hallowishes following it at 10 pm.

Gaston's Tavern will have a special event ghost cupcake.   Storybook Treats will have a candy corn soft serve ice cream.  Main Street Bakery will have a special event monster cupcake and spider cupcake.

Trick-or-Treat Locations

Adventureland

Jungle Cruise

Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room

Pirates of the Carribean

Frontierland

Splash Mountain

Dock to Tom Sawyer Island

Liberty Square

Liberty Square Riverboat

Fantasyland

Peter Pan's Flight

Under the Sea- Journey of the Little Mermaid

Pete's Silly Side Show

Fantasyland Treat Trail

Tomorrowland

Space Mountain

Tomorrowland Speedway

Stitch's Great Escape

Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress

There will be event only merchandise: a t-shirt, trading pin, and magic band.

  

Attractions 

Main Street U.S.A

Sorcerer's of the Magic Kingdom

Adventureland

Swiss Family Tree House

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin

A Pirate's Adventure-Treasures of the Seven Seas

Frontierland

Splash Mountain

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Country Bear Jamboree

Liberty Square

Haunted Mansion

Fantasyland

"It's a Small World"

Peter Pan's Flight

Mickey's PhilharMagic

Prince Charming Regal Carousel

Enchanted Tales with Belle

The Many Adventure of Winnie the Pooh

Mad Tea Party

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

Under the Sea-Journey of the Little Mermaid

Dumbo the Flying Elephant

The Barnstormer

Tomorrowland

Tomorrowland Speedway

Space Mountain

Astro Orbiter

Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover

Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin

Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor

Stitch's Great Escape

Dining

Main Street U.S.A

Main Street Bakery

Plaza Ice Cream Parlor

Casey's Corner

Adventureland

Aloha Isle

Frontierland

Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe

Westward Ho

Liberty Square

Sleepy Hollow

Liberty Square Market (closes @ 9 pm)

Columbia Harbor House (closes @ 8 pm)

Fantasyland

Pinocchio Village Haus (closes @8 pm)

The Friar's Nook (closes @ 10pm)

Storybook Treats

Gaston's Tavern

Tomorrowland

Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe

Cool Ship (closes @ 11 pm)

The Launching Pad (closes @ 9 pm)


Here is the map!

Fast Passes and 51 days to go

The countdown continues...This is not my 1st time at Disney World. It was however my first time making fast pass reservations for the magic band.  Last time we went you got the paper ones in the park.  I was able to make all of the reservations I wanted!  We even got Elsa and Anna ones!  It was a very easy process and anyone could do it.  I like being able to plan out our day this way.  We have never really explored Adventure Land so we are planning on doing so our first full day at Magic Kingdom.  We have fast passes for Big Thunder Mt Railroad and Splash Mt in the morning.  Later in the evening we are going on Space Mt.  All 3 Mts in one day!  

Here is the updated Itinerary with the fast passes: 

Oct 27th

We are leaving around dinner the night before we are due to be at Disney.  Google maps estimates the drive to be 14 hours, but I think its more like 17 from the last time we drove.

Oct 28th

Arrive at Disney around noon to 3. Check in. Take everything to our rooms and have a dinner in the food court.  Then go to the pools to wear the kids out from being couped up in the car and get to bed by 9...

Oct 29th

No where to be till around 11 when we head to Downtown Disney.  Have lunch and get our shopping done.  We plan on getting our faces painted for MNSSHP while we are there.  Then head back to get my daughter in her Halloween dress and got to the PARTAY!!! lol...

Fast Pass for Peter Pans Flight 5:05 pm

Oct 30

Magic Kingdom day!
We have to be up bright and early for our breakfast at the Kona Cafe located at the Poly! It is at 7:30. I don't know if I'm getting Tonga toast or the Macadamia Pineapple Pancakes...Magic Kingdom opens at 9 am so we will make it to our first ever rope drop!  

Fast Passes

Big Thunder Mt 10:20 am

Splash Mt 11:20 am

Space Mt 5:05 pm

Oct 31

Epcot day!!!  Food and wine festival here we come!  We can't wait..I also LOVE the Mexico Pavilion.  It's beautiful and has a lot of art work and things that I like.  I especially like the jewelry boxes...

Fast Passes

The Seas With Nemo & Friends 9:25 am

Turtle Talk With Crush 10:25 am

Soarin' 5:45 pm

Nov 1st

Animal Kingdom day!  We are going to spend the day here with the kids...I can't wait to ride Kilimanjaro's Safari and Expedition Everest.  I haven't rode the coaster yet because last time we went I was prego!  We also LOVE the Lion King show!  I hope the bird show is going on as well..If its like it was when I was a teenager I will be happy!  Finding Nemo is also on out to do list along with It's Tough to be a Bug! I love the kids reaction to that one!  The after we are done there we are leaving the kids with my mom!  Date night Disney style...We are hoping to go to Hollywood Studios after our dinner at Boma...Maybe before if we leave A.K before a certain time.  We have never been to Boma so I am looking forward to trying something new.

Fast Passes

Festival of The Lion King 9:30 am

Finding Nemo Musical 12:30 pm

Kali River Rapids 3:25 pm

Nov 2nd

Last day at the parks.  No better way to end it than going to Magic Kingdom!  We have Be Our Guest reservations for breakfast at 9:20.  My daughter is SUPER excited to say the least.  Then we are just going to hang out here til we feel like going back to the hotel for our nightly swim and head to bed. 

Fast Passes

Enchanted Tales With Belle  10:50 am

7 Dwarfs Mine Train 12:15 pm

Meet Anna & Elsa 4:20 pm

Nov 3rd
Heading home unfortunately.  Won't arrive til late tonight/early tomorrow...

The kids are nervous about the rides but I keep telling them how fun they are and have been pulling videos of the rides up online so they can see they are not too scary.  This has seemed to help.  They are getting more excited, even my oldest who was not entertained by the surprise when we told them earlier this summer...He now can't wait to ride the coasters.  So excited!!!!