MouseBuzz.com http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum The best place on the web to rate and review Disney World and Disneyland Hotels, theme parks and restaurants and the Disney Cruise Line. en Fri, 24 May 2013 11:39:39 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/images/disneycentral/misc/rss.jpg MouseBuzz.com http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum 7 days and counting http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/trip-reports/61179-7-days-counting.html Fri, 24 May 2013 02:24:58 GMT And I haven't packed a thing....


But to my credit, I have been dealing with end of the year stuff, graduation, and a bunch of birthdays in my family, and a toddler that I cannot leave unattended for 1/2 a second.

And no, I have not started packing-don't judge- school is out tomorrow at noon, so I have a lot of time to pack for 4 people... I have already made the list of stuff I need from the store, so that is this weekend too...

Cast of characters:
Me (mom)
DD (13 going on 27-the source of my gray/highlighted hair)
DS 11- he's starting to help with the need for highlights
DS 2 (yes that's right there is an 11 and 9 year age gap for my kids) He is excited about seeing Mickey and "Wakii Queen, and Mane-r",lol

DGM (Memommy-my mom, who is like taking another kid)
DGD (Nangy- like Tangy with an N. The other responsible adult

unfortunately, my DH is not going on this trip- he can't take this much time off work. We are going for 8 nights and staying at SSR- a first for this category of hotel room for us....


We are excited! But grant me patience- that much time and chaos without my husband will be all I can handle.... ]]> Trip Reports hanwill http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/trip-reports/61179-7-days-counting.html Jungle Cruise Rehab http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/wdw-theme-parks/61177-jungle-cruise-rehab.html Thu, 23 May 2013 19:44:53 GMT I just saw online that the Jungle Cruise will be closed for rehab from 8/13-9/30. i know it needs the rehab, but I'm a little disappointed. i know its corny, but I like to ride it every trip.:frown: ]]> WDW Theme Parks PeterMac http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/wdw-theme-parks/61177-jungle-cruise-rehab.html Fall decor http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/wdw-theme-parks/61176-fall-decor.html Thu, 23 May 2013 15:25:11 GMT Does anyone know when they actually decorate for fall? We are arriving late afternoon on 9/7 and going to the party on 9/10. I was hoping they won't decorate till that Monday. I've never seen the park NOT decorated for fall. :ohmy: ]]> WDW Theme Parks DisneyFan722 http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/wdw-theme-parks/61176-fall-decor.html Airline travel then and now..... http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/mouse-trap/61174-airline-travel-then-now.html Thu, 23 May 2013 00:18:42 GMT We often chat about airlines and cost of flying...the hassle...the food etc. this is a short article comparing flying 50 years ago with today....not real shocking info...but I was surprised at the cost comparison...:smile: Flying Today vs. 50 Years Ago... We often chat about airlines and cost of flying...the hassle...the food etc. this is a short article comparing flying 50 years ago with today....not real shocking info...but I was surprised at the cost comparison...:smile:


Flying Today vs. 50 Years Ago ]]> The Mouse Trap smallworld http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/mouse-trap/61174-airline-travel-then-now.html Booking incentive options http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/wdw-resorts/61173-booking-incentive-options.html Wed, 22 May 2013 19:01:18 GMT We were in Disney in Nov 2012, on a trip with my mother in law. We knew we would be going on our own trip this Sept and was told by our wonderful waitress at Kona Cafe that if we booked during our stay there were incentives. What we found out is they were offering a free DDP for booking during the... We were in Disney in Nov 2012, on a trip with my mother in law. We knew we would be going on our own trip this Sept and was told by our wonderful waitress at Kona Cafe that if we booked during our stay there were incentives. What we found out is they were offering a free DDP for booking during the current stay. It turns out that now they are offering it to anyone booking during that time frame. Not that I don't want others to have this opportunity, but I feel like now it was not any real incentive. So my question is... Does anyone out there know if we call Disney will they offer any other discounts / incentives since that offer is no longer inclusive to booking during an existing stay? :sad: ]]> WDW Resorts Disney Brass http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/wdw-resorts/61173-booking-incentive-options.html More Unfavourable Press for Disney http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/take-cruise/61172-more-unfavourable-press-disney.html Wed, 22 May 2013 14:27:56 GMT The article doesn't put Disney in a very good light, unfortunately.

11-year-old girl molested on Disney Dream; Disney Cruise Line doesn't report incident promptly
by Leah Zanolla
May 20, 2013

WKMG-6 of Orlando broke the story of a 33-year-old Disney Cruise Line (DCL) member allegedly molesting an 11-year-old girl back in August while on board the Disney Dream. According to the story, the incident happened on August 5 in an elevator before the ship had even pulled away from Port Canaveral; the cruise line reportedly did not reveal the incident until the next day. Last week, DCL said the crime was reported to the police right away, but changed the story after speaking with WKMG and Port Canaveral authorities. The cruise line said other employees did not know about the incident until the next day; on August 5, they claim to only have known that a child was "made to feel uncomfortable." The investigation by Local 6 states that they have seen a confidential DCL security incident report, which appears to make DCL’s statements false.

In the report, security began investigating the molestation (called an "inappropriate sexual act" in the report) on August 5 at 3:22 pm. The girl's report to security officers was that "the man had repeatedly grabbed her breast through her clothes and forcibly kissed her on the mouth as he corned her in an elevator on the Disney Dream."

Joseph Hellebrand, Port Canaveral police chief, said that if his department had known about the attack, "We would have sent an officer aboard the ship, we would have notified the detective, we would have interviewed the family, the victim, the suspect and if warranted, arrested the dining room server." The police have the right to go aboard any ship to investigate if the crime happens within 1,000 feet of its shoreline. Disney Cruise Line claims to have taken proper action in dealing with the incident.

Security footage from onboard the ship shows the girl and her grandmother heading to file a report at Guest Services only eight minutes after the incident; security investigation began at 3:22 pm. At 3:57 pm, he girl took the security officer to the elevator to show her where the cast member encountered her. The officer made note of the girl being uncomfortable as they were in the location. After reviewing the footage, the security officer confirmed that the girl's story was correct. The video was shown at 4:48 pm to a dining manager, who identified the crew member as Milton Braganza of India. The ship pulled out of port at 5:02 pm. Braganza was not pulled aside until 7:50 pm. He was then removed from duty and questioned again on August 6 and August 7 in Nassau, where the Bahamian police took over the investigation. He admitted to the police, "I touched her on her right breast with my left hand."

Ultimately, the grandmother decided to not pursue charges and wanted the investigation stopped. Chief Hellebrand said if the Florida police had known about the crime, charges would have been filed, even against the grandmother's wishes. The act is considered a lewd or lascivious molestation of a child under 12 and is a felony. If convicted, the crime would warrant 25 years to life in prison. ]]> Take a cruise llama http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/take-cruise/61172-more-unfavourable-press-disney.html Homes http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/orlando-hotels-attractions/61171-homes.html Tue, 21 May 2013 15:08:53 GMT Do we have anyone on this site that has a home by WDW that rents it out? Do we have anyone on this site that has a home by WDW that rents it out? ]]> Orlando Hotels and Attractions Twins1023 http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/orlando-hotels-attractions/61171-homes.html How many rooms with a pin? http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/wdw-resorts/61170-how-many-rooms-pin.html Mon, 20 May 2013 16:35:47 GMT I received a pin for fall free dining. We are planning a large trip and will need four rooms. I was thinking that only three rooms could be booked using the pin. Is that correct? I received a pin for fall free dining. We are planning a large trip and will need four rooms. I was thinking that only three rooms could be booked using the pin. Is that correct? ]]> WDW Resorts rlb http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/wdw-resorts/61170-how-many-rooms-pin.html llama I have a question for you http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/orlando-hotels-attractions/61169-llama-i-have-question-you.html Mon, 20 May 2013 15:34:54 GMT You stated in another post that you like the Marriott Grand Vista! Do you think that 2 ten year old boys would like it? You stated in another post that you like the Marriott Grand Vista! Do you think that 2 ten year old boys would like it? ]]> Orlando Hotels and Attractions Twins1023 http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/orlando-hotels-attractions/61169-llama-i-have-question-you.html Curious http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/wdw-college-program/61168-curious.html Sun, 19 May 2013 16:54:57 GMT My son will be a junior next year in high school but he has showed an interest in what Disney has to offer for college students. He is not sure what field he wants to go in but at least he thinking of his future. He likes some type of engineering or graphic designs. Is there a link or somewhere we... My son will be a junior next year in high school but he has showed an interest in what Disney has to offer for college students. He is not sure what field he wants to go in but at least he thinking of his future. He likes some type of engineering or graphic designs. Is there a link or somewhere we need to start? Thanks... ]]> WDW College Program babets http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/wdw-college-program/61168-curious.html 3 weeks to go!!! http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/trip-reports/61167-3-weeks-go.html Sun, 19 May 2013 15:22:02 GMT So since i never did my trip report last year, maybe if i start one BEFORE I go it'll get done! Here's the cast of characters (pictures were from last year):
Me
Seamus (2)
Nina (5)
Rose (7)
yes... i am driving from texas to orlando by myself with 3 young kids. My dh is disney'd out. but that won't stop me :laugh:

We're staying at the Pop. It'll be the first time there for the girls and the second for me. They are SUPER excited about the computer pool! :blush:
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]]> Trip Reports nubeanie http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/trip-reports/61167-3-weeks-go.html Star Wars Weekends Tips? http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/wdw-theme-parks/61165-star-wars-weekends-tips.html Sat, 18 May 2013 20:05:27 GMT We will going to our first SWW on the 31st and I wonder if anyone has any tips or tricks to help us out. We really don't care about autographs but might want to get some pics with some of the characters. ]]> WDW Theme Parks cubsblue http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/wdw-theme-parks/61165-star-wars-weekends-tips.html How are the crowds in May? http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/wdw-theme-parks/61164-how-crowds-may.html Sat, 18 May 2013 14:50:50 GMT Looking to plan a trip in mid May next year, I have bee in June July and October, so just wondering how the crowds compare. Looking to plan a trip in mid May next year, I have bee in June July and October, so just wondering how the crowds compare. ]]> WDW Theme Parks luvdisney http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/wdw-theme-parks/61164-how-crowds-may.html Be Our Guest http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/wdw-restaurants/61162-our-guest.html Thu, 16 May 2013 13:09:57 GMT I know that BoG is fully booked for the remainder of eternity, however do you know if they accept walk ins? If they do has anyone done it and how long did they wait. We are going the 2nd week of September and I am hoping it will be empty enough to maybe score a walk up!?:huh: I know that BoG is fully booked for the remainder of eternity, however do you know if they accept walk ins? If they do has anyone done it and how long did they wait. We are going the 2nd week of September and I am hoping it will be empty enough to maybe score a walk up!?:huh: ]]> WDW Restaurants DisneyFan722 http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/wdw-restaurants/61162-our-guest.html Using Disability - Link inside http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/wdw-theme-parks/61159-using-disability-link-inside.html Tue, 14 May 2013 16:18:58 GMT Moms pay $1,000-a-day to hire disabled members to skip lines at Disney | Fox News (http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2013/05/14/wealthy-nyc-moms-pay-1000-day-for-disabled-tour-members-to-skip-lines-at-disney/) I knew it went on but from what I can tell, all you have to do is rent a scooter and put... Moms pay $1,000-a-day to hire disabled members to skip lines at Disney | Fox News

I knew it went on but from what I can tell, all you have to do is rent a scooter and put someone in it. Forget the $1,000/day pricetag ]]> WDW Theme Parks dadofthree http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/wdw-theme-parks/61159-using-disability-link-inside.html