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When I was there-- like Cheryl, also in 2012, you could get in line for FP at early opening, but the FP distribution didn't start until regular park opening time. It just baffled me that people would spend the entire early entry time standing in a non-moving line!
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Well, I got "A Bug's Life" from the library yesterday, as DS is down with a fever. We watched it yesterday, and while I'm glad he will have context for A Bug's Land, it wasn't too impressive on our 17 inch non-flat screen. I'm just not much of a movie person...and I wondered about the great reviews from the critics on rottentomatoes. I think folks were still pretty amazed at computer animation at this time, the whole thing kind of seemed like a Toy Story knock off...down to the closing song by the same artist, but lacking the psychological interest of Buzz's delusional self-image.
OK, this is a PTR, not a movie review blog.... I'm just not much for movies in the best of cases, and I strongly prefer the musicals to other Disney offerings. Oh, and technically, Disney releases the Miyazaki's in English, I like those too, with the exception of Totaro, wasn't crazy about that one.
Stepping down...
On to more AM planning before the boys get up. I'm still planning on A Bug's Land. Not sure if DS would enjoy It's Tough...he still won't set foot on Pirates, he gets spooked easily, especially in the dark.
I can't say A Bug's Life is one of my favourite Disney movies - and as for It's Tough To Be A Bug, I'd say if Pirates is an issue, forget it. We always forget how scary it is for kids and every time we see it, parents have to take their kids out, they're so terrified...
I can't say A Bug's Life is one of my favourite Disney movies - and as for It's Tough To Be A Bug, I'd say if Pirates is an issue, forget it. We always forget how scary it is for kids and every time we see it, parents have to take their kids out, they're so terrified...
Yup...This is what I have read. I'm not going to risk him freaking out and refusing to go to all shows and/or dark rides. Since movies aren't really my thing, I'm more of a "recreated environment" gal, we'll probably give this a miss.
As for A Bug's Life, though it didn't do much for me, yesterday DS told my parents that he loved it and even looked hurt when I said it wasn't my favorite. So, I'm still glad we watched it.
Speaking of movies, we saw Saving Mr. Banks last night. We had watched Mary Poppins about 2 weeks ago and will see the play put on by the local high school in 2 more weeks. I have the 1st book from the library. This is fun! In homeschooling we call this block learning aka unit studies.
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I based this on avoiding Extra Magic Hours, since we are off-site guests. My DS has done better when he doesn't have many days in the parks in a row. He doesn't have the stamina or interest that his DMom has at this time! This is for the week beginnning Nov 30th.If you notice something I'm missing, please let me know! I'm including the park hours from last year as well, assuming they will be similar this year. As you will see, I'm now feeling set on 5 day passes!
Tue-CA (9am-8pm) Commando touring in AM, WOC at night
Wed-rest day
Th-CA (9am-8pm) Frozen Fun Focus! May move to DL in evening if desired.
Fr-rest day
Sa-DL (8am-12pm) May use Magic Morning at DL, but that's EARLY! When crowds get BAD, which they will, do TS Island, Disney Railroad, Innoventions, Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, Tiki Room, River Boat...You get the idea. May hop to CA (8am-11pm)
Sun-Rest day, Pre-pack
Mon-Last Day in Parks. Do whatever DS wants. (DL 9am-10pm; CA 9am-8pm)
Tue-Leave town before dawn for the LONG drive home
Wed-Back to the daily grind at home!
I spent all day yesterday planning this!!! I have more detailed plans for the first and second DCA days at this point too. Looking forward to seeing stuff we missed in 2013, when my sis lead us to the must-dos and then we hopped back to our home park.
If you stay off-site but buy 3+ day passes, you can get into Disneyland one hour early on one day (confined to Disneyland park only, and only on days extra magic hours are available at Disneyland Park. No DCA option)
If you stay off-site but buy 3+ day passes, you can get into Disneyland one hour early on one day (confined to Disneyland park only, and only on days extra magic hours are available at Disneyland Park. No DCA option)
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Great plans! That time of year is so magical in the parks when it's decorated for Christmas!!!
I do like visiting at this time!!! That said, I just saw a picture of the castle with the Diamond Jubilee overlay. I hope that is still up for Christmas!!!!!! I, for one am not a fan of the Christmas overlay on the castle turrets. It's just a sheet with painted rocks on it during the day. Yes the lights are nice at night, but the fabric look during the day messes with my suspension of disbelief. The jubilee overlay allows you to see the actual shingles on the roof...so, here's hoping! My favorite Christmas decorations are in the Jungle Cruise queue area and iasw. Oh, and visiting the Jingle Jangle Jamboree and seeing Santa and favorite characters in their Christmas finery.
We bumped up with our tax return, and now I'm over 50% to my savings goal. This is especially significant because only 10% of my vacation savings is going to Disney. 90% is going to our SE Asia trip, planned for Summer 2016. So, yay for us!!!!
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I'm just not much for movies in the best of cases, and I strongly prefer the musicals to other Disney offerings. Oh, and technically, Disney releases the Miyazaki's in English, I like those too, with the exception of Totaro, wasn't crazy about that one. 
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We always forget how scary it is for kids and every time we see it, parents have to take their kids out, they're so terrified...
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