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I wouldn't worry too much about Dumbo unless your DS is one to change his mind midway on a ride and decide he has to get out - now. The one I'd be worried about is Buzz Lightyear. I know that sounds weird, but consider the dark/ black lighting and some of the flashing lighting effects. You won't find very good videos of it on youtube, but that's at least something to start with. I'd recommend checking out some of them before you decide to take your DS on the Buzz Lightyear ride.
That is a possibility with Dumbo for him, but hopefully he will be okay with it. As for Buzz lightyear he is okay with stuff like that, does not bother him at all.
Hi friend! Why didn't you tell me you started a PTR? I'm so glad I caught it while it was still on...pg 4?!?! LOL...
Ok, here's my quick two cents......I think Jonathan will totally be cool with Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor and you guys will LOVE it.
SKIP the Stitch ride. I hate to say it, but total waste of time, plus I don't know how well Jonathan will do in it. Buzz is also very loud, but it sounds like you think he'll be fine.
And DEFINITELY make time for a DVC tour! Are you guys thinking of buying in? Even if not, it's something to do and you get Fastpasses and ice cream!
Can't wait to hear more! Wish we could join you, but way too hot for us that time of year. But two weeks is GREAT!!!! I'm so happy you'll really be able to relax and take the time to do everything you want to do and stop and smell the roses (and chocolate chip cookies).
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Just found your PTR and got all caught up. Your plans look great! We will be there during your first week. We arrive on May 26th and I am not looking forward to the 10 crowd level that day either! It looks like the CL goes down for the rest of the week though, so I can live with one day at a 10.
Hi friend! Why didn't you tell me you started a PTR? I'm so glad I caught it while it was still on...pg 4?!?! LOL...
Ok, here's my quick two cents......I think Jonathan will totally be cool with Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor and you guys will LOVE it.
I hope so. He can be very vocal though so we will see.
SKIP the Stitch ride. I hate to say it, but total waste of time, plus I don't know how well Jonathan will do in it. Buzz is also very loud, but it sounds like you think he'll be fine.
Is it just loud in general or are there sudden loud noises? As for Stitch, we have heard many stories about it but we have never been to it so we almost feel like we should. I wish it was still Alien Encounter, I actually liked that. LOL
And DEFINITELY make time for a DVC tour! Are you guys thinking of buying in? Even if not, it's something to do and you get Fastpasses and ice cream!
We really do want to work this in. We do plan on buying in but in a couple of years down the road when all those nasty credit cards are paid off.
Can't wait to hear more! Wish we could join you, but way too hot for us that time of year. But two weeks is GREAT!!!! I'm so happy you'll really be able to relax and take the time to do everything you want to do and stop and smell the roses (and chocolate chip cookies).
We went at this time 2 years ago and it was warm but not as hot as I thought it would be. I refuse to go in July and August, so this is the best time for us to work 2 weeks in and on the plus side the FL schools are still in session. I want some chocolate chip cookies now. lol
Miss you! xoxo
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Just found your PTR and got all caught up. Your plans look great! We will be there during your first week. We arrive on May 26th and I am not looking forward to the 10 crowd level that day either! It looks like the CL goes down for the rest of the week though, so I can live with one day at a 10.
I hate to break it to you but the 27th is now a 10 as well. I think we will need that day off on the 28th after those two days. Perhaps we will run in to each other.
I hate to break it to you but the 27th is now a 10 as well. I think we will need that day off on the 28th after those two days. Perhaps we will run in to each other.
Well darn! I thought Monday might be a 10 with it being Memorial Day. I like easywdw.com as they have Memorial weekend listed as an 8 over the weekend. Wishful thinking!
Well darn! I thought Monday might be a 10 with it being Memorial Day. I like easywdw.com as they have Memorial weekend listed as an 8 over the weekend. Wishful thinking!
Yes wishful thinking! Touring plans had Sunday at a 9 and Monday at an 8 until recently. Then it was Sunday at a 10 and Monday still at an 8 until 2 days ago then it was both at a 10 and they increases most of the days for our whole trip a little. I am okay with it though, it is what it is. I kinda figured it would be crowded for Memorial day weekend so I guess if we can handle the crowds the week of Christmas we can handle this. lol
Yes wishful thinking! Touring plans had Sunday at a 9 and Monday at an 8 until recently. Then it was Sunday at a 10 and Monday still at an 8 until 2 days ago then it was both at a 10 and they increases most of the days for our whole trip a little. I am okay with it though, it is what it is. I kinda figured it would be crowded for Memorial day weekend so I guess if we can handle the crowds the week of Christmas we can handle this. lol
Very true! Well, we will keep an eye out for you guys in the crowds and say hello if we see you!
We are completely PIF! Online check in was done at 60 days! Disney binder is pretty much together. I made up our Cast Member appreciation cards and our tip envelopes for the Mousekeeper. I plan to get a Disney Gift card to use for our tips at the Table Service Restaurants. DH is working as much overtime as he can get his hands on which is helping alot. So far everything is coming together. Just waiting for that day to come when we can say we are at Disney.
Astro Orbiter! - You will never get me on this ride EVER! Tea Cups - I truly can not say I will not ride this but I do not spin well so it is not something I want to do. lol
Epcot:
Mission Space - I do not spin well so no thank you. SOARIN - BTDT, never again! The whole sitting in a swing seat with your feet dangling thing NOPE! I did it once and there you go.
Hollywood Studios:
Tower of Terror - Very appropriately named! We went on this on our Honeymoon in 2000 and will never go on it again. By the time it was over I was shaking, I am surprised I did not empty my stomach. My DH on the other hand did not like the whole going from bright light to dark thing and it gave him a big headache so he does not care for it either.
Rockin' Rollercoaster: I am not a coaster person and it has a loop so NO WAY!
Animal Kingdom:
Everest - Again not a coaster girl at all, this one has this big gap of empty space you go over forwards and back wards, so NOPE!
Dinosaur! - went on it in 2000 on our Honeymoon and it was just too jerky a ride for me.
Now DH pretty much likes the thrill rides and he will do most of those. He does share my dislike for TOT and Dinosaur but other than that he loves the big coasters and thrill rides.
Our favorite rides:
It is a tie between Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Carribean!
DS it is It's A Small World hands down! He loves that ride.
That is the update for now. It is just a waiting game now.
Congratulations on your planning and payment progress! I hear you about the spinning rides. It gets worse for me every year. I can't even ride the carousel now.
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Are you guys thinking of buying in? Even if not, it's something to do and you get Fastpasses and ice cream! 
We arrive on May 26th and I am not looking forward to the 10 crowd level that day either! It looks like the CL goes down for the rest of the week though, so I can live with one day at a 10. 
I think we will need that day off on the 28th after those two days. 
Perhaps we will run in to each other. 
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