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[Russi01]

Good luck with the FP for everyone in your party!!

[KMB733]

trying to figure out the FP+!!

[stardust190]

Good luck with the FP+ selections. Sounds like you have some issues that complicate matters that's for sure. I wouldn't worry so much about them not speaking English. I always found CMs that spoke Spanish. And I wasn't even looking for them. It's a pretty popular second language to know.

[OhToodles!]

Ugh! FP+! I'm ignoring it until I have to absolutely deal with it. So I wish you the best of luck!
I thought CMs that spoke different languages had something on their name tag that let you know - either the words or a flag? Maybe someone else knows for sure.

[Colexis Mom]

Good luck with the FP selections!

[lfredsbo]

Very interesting! I love that you and the boys are bi-lingual , such an asset today. I knew that you lived in PR, but I guess I don't realize that your husband only spoke Spanish.

And yes, there are many CM's that speak Spanish.....so I wouldn't be too worried about hubby

[TuffyCO]

I fell a bit behind. I'm sorry you had the situation with your mom. It's always hard when people speak their minds when maybe they should hold their tongues. Congrats on getting the tickets ordered, I hope they show up in time. Congrats on the possible DLR trip. We were planning one in January, but are moving it to Nov/Dec if we can. I really struggled with making our FP+ selections, between deciding on the rides and then trying to get times that worked for us was a little challenging. However, when we were in Disney it was really convenient and worked great for us. Hopefully, you will have the same experience.

[mommapants]

HEY - Jersey girl in the house - me too!

I can't comment much about FP+ as I haven't used it but I'm not happy that you can only get 3 per day as I would have gotten more than that in paper form.
I hope they change that, and the one park per day as that is a real pain.

You might want to get a DAS card so if the line is too long you don't have to wait.
I'm not sure how my sone will handle some of the rides, he is still pretty timid.

[PrincessSharon]

Just joining in. I'm excited for you to stay at my favorite resort! Your plans look great and I wouldn't worry about the FP+. And hey, maybe your tickets will arrive a little earlier than expected! Also, I wouldn't worry too much about Arben not speaking English. Many of the CMs speak Spanish, so he shouldn't have trouble finding one if necessary (but I think you're worrying for nothing ).

[MayraLR]

Originally Posted by Cam22

You have quite a few variables to consider when making FP+ selections. Luke and I will ride the same things so that made it easier. figuring out FP+ for everyone!

I wish it was like that with my family. It would be so much easier. Oh well, I'll make it work.

Originally Posted by Russi01

Good luck with the FP for everyone in your party!!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by KMB733

trying to figure out the FP+!!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by stardust190

Good luck with the FP+ selections. Sounds like you have some issues that complicate matters that's for sure. I wouldn't worry so much about them not speaking English. I always found CMs that spoke Spanish. And I wasn't even looking for them. It's a pretty popular second language to know.

I think I'm just stressing myself out for nothing. That's the OCD in me.

Originally Posted by OhToodles!

Ugh! FP+! I'm ignoring it until I have to absolutely deal with it. So I wish you the best of luck!
I thought CMs that spoke different languages had something on their name tag that let you know - either the words or a flag? Maybe someone else knows for sure.

Yeah, they do. They have the country from where they are. On our last trip we encountered one from PR and chatted with her. He'll be fine that is if he's actually willing to go on his own.

Originally Posted by Colexis Mom

Good luck with the FP selections!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by lfredsbo

Very interesting! I love that you and the boys are bi-lingual , such an asset today. I knew that you lived in PR, but I guess I don't realize that your husband only spoke Spanish.

And yes, there are many CM's that speak Spanish.....so I wouldn't be too worried about hubby

I've spoken English to them since they were little. My oldest speaks it the best. If you heard him you wouldn't even know he was born over here. My hubby doesn't know squat. The kids make fun of him when he tries to say something.

Originally Posted by TuffyCO

I fell a bit behind. I'm sorry you had the situation with your mom. It's always hard when people speak their minds when maybe they should hold their tongues. Congrats on getting the tickets ordered, I hope they show up in time. Congrats on the possible DLR trip. We were planning one in January, but are moving it to Nov/Dec if we can. I really struggled with making our FP+ selections, between deciding on the rides and then trying to get times that worked for us was a little challenging. However, when we were in Disney it was really convenient and worked great for us. Hopefully, you will have the same experience.

Thanks! I'm trying to keep an open mind with the FP+. Maybe it'll help us slow down and actually relax and enjoy the parks much more.

Originally Posted by mommapants

HEY - Jersey girl in the house - me too!

I can't comment much about FP+ as I haven't used it but I'm not happy that you can only get 3 per day as I would have gotten more than that in paper form.
I hope they change that, and the one park per day as that is a real pain.

You might want to get a DAS card so if the line is too long you don't have to wait.
I'm not sure how my sone will handle some of the rides, he is still pretty timid.

Jersey!

I never thought about getting a DAS card. I don't think I would feel comfortable having one. I think there are people who need them more than I do. I'll just work around the rides.

Originally Posted by PrincessSharon

Just joining in. I'm excited for you to stay at my favorite resort! Your plans look great and I wouldn't worry about the FP+. And hey, maybe your tickets will arrive a little earlier than expected! Also, I wouldn't worry too much about Arben not speaking English. Many of the CMs speak Spanish, so he shouldn't have trouble finding one if necessary (but I think you're worrying for nothing ).

Thanks for following along!

I know I'm worrying too much, I'm such a control freak. I'm still two and half months away, I could probably teach Arben some basic English phrases. Like: "I'm lost", "Where is (insert attraction name)?", etc.

[mfirst]

Finally, all caught up First, take a deep breath and know you can change your FP+ in the park at Kiosks or if you have smartphones, you can put the My Disney App on. If you can't get the app in Puerto Rico for free, maybe you can download it once you're in the states?

As long as Arben can remember "Do you speak Spanish?" he can communicate with any CM - if they don't speak Spanish, they'll be able to find him someone who does. He can also say, "hablas espanol?" My friend learned that when traveling with her family from Mexico last December. There are also maps with Spanish available at the ticket booths, so that might make him feel a bit more comfortable too.

We find as a family that we have to split up at times in order to accommodate the things the boys are interested in. Speaking of boys - wow, yours boys look so grown up! Your youngest and my oldest are in the same grade though your son seems to tower over mine. Nolan will be 9 in May and finally, with tennis shoes on, is registering 48". He's also the biggest chicken of the three of my kiddos.

[MayraLR]

Originally Posted by mfirst

Finally, all caught up First, take a deep breath and know you can change your FP+ in the park at Kiosks or if you have smartphones, you can put the My Disney App on. If you can't get the app in Puerto Rico for free, maybe you can download it once you're in the states?

As long as Arben can remember "Do you speak Spanish?" he can communicate with any CM - if they don't speak Spanish, they'll be able to find him someone who does. He can also say, "hablas espanol?" My friend learned that when traveling with her family from Mexico last December. There are also maps with Spanish available at the ticket booths, so that might make him feel a bit more comfortable too.

We find as a family that we have to split up at times in order to accommodate the things the boys are interested in. Speaking of boys - wow, yours boys look so grown up! Your youngest and my oldest are in the same grade though your son seems to tower over mine. Nolan will be 9 in May and finally, with tennis shoes on, is registering 48". He's also the biggest chicken of the three of my kiddos.

Yeah, I have the app. I'm hoping the in-park wifi wirks well. Charges would be outrageous if we used the internet on our plan.

We are definitely splitting up. In fact, there won't be many mornings where Arben will be at the parks.

Adriel is very big. He's like 1-2 inches shorter than Abniel. And Abniel is 19 months older. He's also bulkier than Abniel so they can't even share clothes, especially pants. Right now I think Adriel is about 4'10 in height. That is huge for a third grader. I'm definitely going to be the smallest one.

[MayraLR]

Countdowns and other stuff

I love doing countdowns! It makes me even more excited about the trip. So, of course, this year was no exception.

Thanks to Pinterest, I had many ideas for this year's countdown. Ultimately I decided on the least expensive option. Besides, I didn't want to spend too much on it and then throw it away. This is what I did.





Starting next week, each day one of the boys will put a Disney sticker on the countdown. Not the most creative but it works. I printed the first one (60-31) at Walgreens. I got a coupon for a free 8x10 photo, so I took advantage. I'm waiting to see if I get another discount coupon in the next couple of days, if not I'll just print it anyways.

Also, at 30 days I'll start the second part of the countdown. Each day, the person in charge of putting the sticker will get to choose a little gift. This idea also came from Pinterest. Did I mention how much I love Pinterest? Anyways, I'm planning on swinging by Party City as I saw a couple of Disney things I can buy for Abniel and Adriel. On the other hand, I have no idea what to buy for AJ. The presents will be inexpensive, no more than $2 because I need to buy 30.

And last but not least, I plan on doing a countdown here on my PTR. This will also start 30 days out. Still haven't decided what I'm doing but I saw something on a PTR here that I may borrow.

I'm planning something fun for the kids at the parks. Again, thank you Pinterest! This fun activity has an ulterior motive.









Disney Bingo! There are rides, photo ops, character meets, spotting certain things, there are even a couple of food items to have. All three of them have to do the activity, unless it's a roller coaster then only the people who dare to go on will have to complete it. They will each get a prize with each finished card. There are some things that they would not do in a million years but now have to in order to complete the cards. I'm so sneaky.

These are the ones I personalized. I plan on printing them on cardstock paper and then laminating them. I bought star stickers so they can put on each completed activity. My kids are competitive so I know they'll want to complete these. Plus they get a prize, who wouldn't want that?

[lexiemom]

I really like your countdown! Cute idea giving out small gifts. BINGO looks like a lot of fun. I just love Pinterest.

[lauriep]

The countdown charts are great, and I LOVE the Bingo cards!