DramaMama .......... Janet

Love Sci Fi, haven't taken my kids yet because the younger one scares easily - especially in the dark.  I agree that the adults wouldn't get to converse much.  I would vote for Whispering Canyon.  My kids love it as much as we do.  Another option IF you like German food and plan to be in Epcot would be Biergarten.  They do have "regular" foods as well.   The music could be entertaining and kids are often allowed to come up and dance.  It is a buffet so little ones don't have to wait for food, but is calmer than some others.  I would recommend going at lunch - cheaper and more time to walk off the huge meal.

I like the silly thing for much the same reason I love Country Bear and CoP.  It is a reminder of the simpler things in life.  Don't throw everything away just 'cause it's old.  I didn't get to see those things as a kid like my DH did, but I have caught his nostalgia for them.

Should I go ahead and assume that the covers will cost as much as a new hat would?

hummus with vegetables

granola bars

gluten-free beer

Vegan sweets

all-natural organic goodies

 

As yummy as all that stuff sounds, does it cost more than the regular versions?

But of course!!! 

Still, I am glad to see they are providing the service.

Here are a few from campsite and cabin stays...

It is a bit hard to compare our experiences with Chef Mickey's and Crystal Palace since we had breakfast for one and lunch at the other.  Also, DH and I ate lunch w/out the kids during an off season anniversary trip in 2011 at Crystal Palace.  We loved the mediterranean food (many people don't) and felt the meal was rather relaxing even with the characters.  Like I said, it was off season.  Our Chef Mickey's experience was Monday of Thanksgiving week in 2011.  The place was super crowded, loud, and felt frantic.  The food was good, but not any better than we could have had at our resort. 

Character meals can be tough...

I am glad to hear this.  It should help a lot of families that unfortuanately have to ask while in long lines at the restaurant.  We'll see how many allergies are addressed at the kiosk.  I am sure there is a limit as to what they can look up, but the basic nut, dairy, gluten, etc. should be covered - but probably not my issue - red dye #40.  I have been impressed with CMs who have happily talked to chefs for me. I know to skip red colored stuff, but you would be amazed how many other things have it!   Bless one CM's heart - at Kona he went to ask the chef but was "sure" that the compote served with Tonga Toast was completely all natural.  He was a bit chagrined when he returned to tell me it had red 40.  Oh well, Tonga toast is still amazing, even without the sauce.....

 And even worse, how will they convince me to stick around after dark when that wacked weed woman Devine is hanging in the shadows? 

 

 

Good point.  Devine is pretty cool in the daytime.  But something that slinks around that quietly and camos that well.... nope, don't want to be standing by any tree in AK in the dark.  :eek:

Thanks for the info.  I will pass it along to my MIL.  Maybe we will have better luck with Photo Pass on our next trip.  The last big trip we paid for the CD in advance.  Wouldn't you know we only got 2 decent pics???  We do better with our own cameras or happy accidents with photo pass.  The portrait sessions they advertise now look pretty, but not what she is looking for.  Oh well, no one can get both of our boys to look at the camera at the same time anyway!    (Is there an emoticon for herding cats???)

Sometime around the early 1980's my inlaws had a family portrait made in WDW where their family was dressed in Victorian costumes standing on a set made to look like the rear of a Disney caboose.  My MIL would love for us to do something like that again.  We have done the Instant Ancestors at Old Town in Kissimmee, but would like to do it through Disney.  Is there anything like that available now?  I don't remember seeing anything.  I doubt she wants one of the official sessions - I think those are probably quite pricey.  Anyone have any ideas?

Any of the larger shops on property should have them - definitely at the Emporium or Mouse Gear. Look near the check-outs and toy sections.

My hubby prefers using pre-1994 pennies in the machines. The newer machines do make clearer Disney images with newer pennies, but using the older ones gives you a shadow of the original penny image - which we think is cool. It really is up to you. Thanks for posting the maps! These are so much better than the typed lists we used to get. We enjoy the scavenger hunt part of penny pressing, but it really doesn't make for "cheap" momentos when you are on a mission to do every one like my DH gets sometimes!

It isn't an official Disney site, but allears.net keeps their menus and pricing pretty up to date. We always check there before we go and have been right on the money most of the time.

I think I heard somewhere that this area will include at least one family bathroom and alleive traffic congestion going from Fantasyland to Liberty Square with extra path space. And hey, as a female, I believe there can never be too many bathrooms! :yay:

Love Thanksgiving at the Fort!!! Sounds like you guys had a blast. You have a gorgeous family - the red hair is so precious. Sadly I just can't get that color in the bottle - but I keep trying. My kids have no idea what my real hair color is!!! As for photos other than for Christmas cards I try not to stress too much, it is better to enjoy the moment than worry about the camera in my hand. Thanks for posting a great read!

Both look good, I would just keep a watch on the weight of the bag empty knowing you will be adding a good bit of weight to it. I always carry a backpack that is basically weightless to start with but have never needed it to be a cooler type product. I am interesting in finding out what you chose and how it worked when you get back. We usually just take a water bottle and granola bars. I have too many memories of hauling bottles, formula, and baby food when my boys were babies. That bag got really heavy when we were between stroller times!

I know this is an older thread, but I am so glad to find others who love the 1500 loop. My DH and I cheered out loud when we were placed there earlier this month much to the surprise of the CM in check-in. Since we tent we only need partial hook up and love being so close to the meadow. We didn't mind the noise at all. We plan to request it on future trips!!!