MicknMin...Holly

Italy?

That's the DVC logo, so maybe a DVC booth at Hollywood Studios?

At the Fort. The walkway by the Settlement, next to the site that Judy used to decorate with all the holiday decorations?

'Ohanas

France. In the bakery, maybe?

Hollywood Studios over by the Christmas Shop.

Looking down into one of those giant megaphones at the All Star Sports?

Festival of the Lion King?

Is there a window above it with the light in the window for "One if by land, two if by sea"?

So, who's signing up for next year?

We are already starting to make tentative plans. I'm going to have to convince DD that we don't have to stop for pictures with every character though. My son-in-law wore some kind of tracker that tracks your time when you are active, but not when you are standing around. After looking at our results, I discovered that we spent over 40 minutes in line waiting for photos with characters during the race. I think we waited around 10 minutes for Tink and Periwinkle, and I know we waited for Minnie for close to 20 minutes. The rest had very short waits, but it all adds up.

He posted one on the I Am thread, and he looked AWESOME! He was rockin' the tutu!

Thanks, Mo!

I agree, don't worry about your time. My daughter and I did the 10k last year and were so worried about our time that we skipped getting our pictures taken with some of the characters along the way. I still haven't forgiven myself for not stopping for Jiminy Cricket! We finished in plenty of time with thousands after us. And we mostly walked.

We are leaving bright and early Thursday morning to do the 10k! It will be me, my youngest daughter, and her husband. We are going to be dressed up as dalmatians (if we ever finish our costumes!). We also have two friends from California flying in to do it with us, but they aren't dressing up. No Fort for us this trip since it is such a short trip. We'll be staying at Old a Key West.

So if you see a trio of dalmations walking around, stop by and say hi.

I will be so glad when I retire in 2 1/2 years.  This is on the top of my list of things that I want to do, but my job keeps me from being able to do.

No TOT 10 miler next year??? My daughter and I were thinking of doing it next year.

We used out TSM FPs yesterday. We arrived at the ride at 3:40. There was a little bit of a line, but it moved quickly. We were walking off the ride at 4:05. Not bad at all...except that DH beat me again! I have no idea why they are doing this, but I think a lot of people were pretty upset about it.

Heading over there now to try to use our FPs from yesterday. I'll let you know how it goes. Then it's off to watch our 4 year old grandson do the Jedi Training and then Mickey's Backyard Barbecue! It's going to be a busy evening, and then tomorrow we head home.

Just got back from checking out Memento Mori's. What a great shop! They had all kinds of cool things that I've never seen in any other shop. Lots of cute t-shirts, home decor, etc. They had the HM Magicbands, and I almost bought one until they told me it doesn't do anything special. We bought our grandson the Olaf one, and it plays music or something, but the HM one doesn't. I'll stick to my free Magicbands! We didn't do a Spirit Photo, but they looked really cool, and seemed to be very popular.

Definitely a fun shop worth checking out!

We rode Maelstrom on Sunday. We got in line before World Showcase officially opened and the wait was 10 minutes. By the time we got off, the wait was up to 50 minutes! I doubt that ride has seen lines like that in a long time. Although I was never a huge fan of Maelstrom, it was kind of sad riding it for the last time.

I went in the new store briefly the other day, and then ran out when I realized the Dooney's were at Uptown Jewelers instead! I am hoping to really check out the store tomorrow. I'll be on the lookout for twin #2!

FWIW, we once stayed at Eagles Roost without a reservation. They have a list of available sites outside the office...and you go to the office in the morning to pay.

I'll definitely keep that in mind for the next trip. The Camping World campground worked out great. We just paid the next morning at the store. Thanks everyone for all your help and suggestions!

Those are awesome! Especially the HM one!

Well, that's good.

 

Enjoy!

 

I'd still love to hear a first hand report of whether the queues are really nearly empty when you finally do get inside.  Also, if you get any word about the purpose of the test, please share.

 

TCD

Will do! No trip is complete without DH and I competing against each other on this ride!!!

Wow. That stinks!

Please report back if you get to ride it. I've seen some photos suggesting that the queue is basically empty when you get inside, and that empty cars are being sent out.

I don't understand what they are trying to test.

TCD

It all worked out. We asked them if we can come back tomorrow and use the FP, and they told us to check at the FP window. We went there and they told us to check at Guest Relations. Since we were heading out, we ran by there and they were great. They gave us a FP for any time tomorrow for all members of our party. Great customer service, Disney!