Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie

Someone else will have to answer about the apps, as I haven't found any worth messing with.

 

I will tell you that the My Disney Experience App is a huge pain in the butt, and I avoid it like the plague.

 

TCD

Yup I have already figured that one out. FAIL

Question number the next.

What are the best apps to have while touring the parks?

TCD I like your idea of taking pictures of you FP and ADR. Any other little tips like that?

I am sure glad I have been folowing Aaron's picture report or else I would have been in for a big surprise. Thanks once again TCD for your tips and links. I don't suppose I can have you as my phone a friend while we are on our trip 

First page! hopefully :D

I have never heard of this and have done quite a few EMH.  Is this always the case anymore or just a shot in the dark kind of thing?  

Oh man I would be holding back my inner Queen of Hearts.  I hope it didn't screw up your day too much.  I assume the other areas opened up a regular time?

When did they announce it? I think I would have been pretty upset if I was counting on going to those places first.

OH WOW love it!!!   :bravo:

Ok I'm adding this thread as a perfect example of one of the reasons I love Fort Fiends...

 

Thanks to you all, someone will plan a trip to WDW with realistic expectations, and armed with a TON of really great information to help plan and get the most out of their trip - even with FP+ and all the other changes that have taken place in recent years.

 

You have even managed to calm her concerns and encouraged her not to worry, because it IS still possible to have a terrific time at WDW.

 

 

:bravo:

Exactly Mo!  I knew after finding FF I had found family.  Someone always has an answer, photo or even map. I 100% agree with your 25,000 post about why you love FF.  

The official Disney World Website has detailed information about the Rider Switch Service:  https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/rider-switch/

 

What actually happens at the parks varies greatly from Disney has on its own website.  From what I've seen, when you qualify for Rider Switch, they give you a paper pass that is good for up to three guests to use at any time through the end of that calendar month.  I'm not sure what happens if you have a large party and if you asked for two passes.  The passes they hand out are inconsistent with the information published on the website in the first place.

 

 

Lately, nobody goes through the tunnels until the official park opening time.  Maybe a few minutes early, but that's it.  The only exception if for guests with early dining reservations or BBB reservations.

 

 

The internal buses begin running at 6:30 am, but they run very inconsistently at that hour. 

 

The boat times are posted at the marina- the resort boats begin running at 6:45 am:

 

 

 

TCD

Good to know. Now I can sleep just a hair longer, not that I will but I could. 

Is it that cold there? I keep noticing that most of you are wearing jeans and sweatshirts. Have you been able to swim at all?

I reread what you poated and I wanted to make sure I understood you right.  Early Entry and Adventure land and Frontier Land were closed? 

What time do settlement buses start running? How about boats to the Contem.?

Another question.  If I want to get to MK by rope drop and I plan to leave an hour ahead of time for travel issues should I leave camp at 6am?  I figure that puts me at MK by 7am. If they open the ticket and bag check area at 7:20am then we are there and ready.  What time do they usually start letting people through the tunnels?

You are are so funny. I have an abundance of littles I can offer. Okay so I think I get the swap thing but is there a place where I can find the exact number of people who can swap?

CMs with a rope walk people down Main Street. 

 

I think this part of my July trip report will really help you. I did MK RD on July 4th using Disney transportation. I did have a cart. 

http://www.fortfiends.net/forum/topic/13221-gdf-and-z-ditch-daddy-and-dash-to-disney/page-4 Scroll down a bit to where I start posting about the 4th. 

I am such a dork! I can't even read a TR without getting all full of emotion. Truly it can only mean one thing, WDW is my happy place.  

OH MY WORD I think I would die if crowds looked like that!  Mercy what a nightmare.  I know they won't so I can continue breathing   Anyway thanks for post it was helpful.  I read your other TR which have also been helpful.  

Since we are chatting help me understand the kid swap a bit better.  We are going to divide into two groups, one of 6 and the other of 4. While one group rides the other watches the littles. Knowing that tell me all your deep dark secrets   

BTW going by your TR you and I would be sooooo much trouble at the parks. I too am a major kid at heart.

Last summer, I kept telling my kids that I would be dancing and singing this song when we got to Main Street: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eKgZBAKzS0

 

Instead, I just sang a few bars as we quickly made our way to Space Mountain.  

Exactly!!

I suppose they no longer have the double decker buses at Epcot?

I was looking over the wait times sheet you posted for me and noticed that just like always people head to Fantasy World first. I am glad to see that this trend has continued.  My normal routine will not be messed with then. 

That is too bad.  Like I said, you miss the magic of main street.  I can never pass down that way without getting teary-eyed. So do the CM's then walk the crowd down main street or is it a free for all?

Based on our trip this past October I would say it was more or less a wash from the 1300 loop where we were located. It always seemed to take about 5-10 minutes before a bus would show up and another 5-10 to get to The Settlement. We walk fairly fast and would be at the docks in 15-20 minutes.

 We will be at the Fort for about a week before our first park visit. I plan to try both routes. We move pretty quickly as well but I don't want to wear out the little guys too early in the morning.

WOW!!  I have shown the children the opening show on youtube so we may be able to skip it. I remember when you could make it all the way to the hub and then you were stoped until rope drop. They made a grand announcemet and then a brave CM would risk life and limb to cross in front of the waiting stampeed to unhook the rope. At that point it was every man for himself as you did a run/walk to your favorite attraction. We always went to the left so for us it was either BTM or Pirates. So now that all begins at the tunnels? Kind of makes you rush through Main Street. I guess you can enjoy it on your way out.

You Said For The MK Rope Drop You Go Through Bag Check And Then Tickets? After That You Watch The Opening Show?

Thanks Guys This Has Been Very Helpful.

Then it sounds like I am just going to have to pay close attention to times that evening. 

We are used to long hiking but I agree why if I don't have to.

Another question. Is there a bus that runs to the water parks from the Fort or will I need to transfer somewhere?