To Hoop-do-doo or not?

Willbegone · 05-13-2003

Okay I'm having a very tough decision on whether to do Hoop-de-doo this trip in March or wait unitl October 2005 for DD's birthday. Here is what we have tentatively scheduled for march:

CRT (breakfast0
O'hana (Dinner)
Chef Mickey's (Dinner)
Crystal Palace (Lunch)

We will be there for 6 nights/7 days. And I know one night my mom & sister want to eat at the Japanese in Epcot. I really don't want to leave a park to early so should I just wait until 2005 for the big 5th Bday blow out for this one?? We plan on staying (hopefully) like 10 days then. The only reason I'm asking so early is because I've read you need to make the PSs way in advance for this one.

Thanks!!

ilvminnie · 05-13-2003

Personally, I think I'd wait til the birthday bash. Sounds like you've got a lot planned for 7 days already, & it will make a great surprise for the birthday kid...just make sure you let them know when you make your reservation & when you check in that you have a birthday person! I'm sure they'll do something cool. And yep, I think you can make reservations for that like 2 YEARS out, & I would do it if you can. Seating is assigned by when you made your reservation for that one, unlike the Backyard Bar-b-q which is assigned as you show up.

But that's just my opinion!!:D :D :) :)

BuzzLightyear · 05-13-2003

I'd wait for the Birthday bash also. They will most likey do something special for the "birthday person" like ilvminnie said.

ajbdk5 · 05-13-2003

Hey, Willbegone your PS lineup is EXACTLY the same as mine will be for our next trip!!! ;)
I too want to add teppanyaki and am also tossing around the yes or no to Hoop-dee-doo for our next trip, which will also be 6 nights,7 days!:D

WOW!!

AMY

Willbegone · 05-13-2003

NOW that is a coincidence. I guess it is true that great minds think alike!! You can tell what is a big priority to our family (EATING!!!) I mean we are already thinking about it!

ajbdk5 · 05-13-2003

:laugh LOL! LOL! Our countdowns are not too far apart and we're already planning meals, too!!!:laugh

And I completely agree.....great AND hungry minds do think alike!!! LOL!

AMY

**DisneyTeacher** · 05-13-2003

I would also have to go with waiting until the next trip. You shoud get a great table 200 days out and have a birthday surprise. I think we are going to look at HDD on our next trip when our DS (4) is a little older.

qltingrl · 05-13-2003

Wait till the next trip! We took our now 16 yo there for his 7th birthday. They sang to him and, as there was a little girl there also turning 7, tried to marry them off! It was really fun and a special remembrance for him.

WorknFires · 05-13-2003

Regardless of when you do it... just do it! The HDDR is a great show and one you won't want to have missed!!! Have a great time.

Cheryl

trishb · 05-13-2003

I think that to fully enjoy HDD and FW, you should devote half a day. Transportation to and from FW is time consuming. Plus, there is so much to do at the campsite (like hay rides, petting zoo, and campfire program) that you want to have time to see it all.
If you have time this trip, I say go for it! But, if you don't...put it off until your next trip. You will really want to enjoy your time at FW...and will really be missing out if you only go for the Hoop.
Happy planning!

disneymaverick · 05-13-2003

I would wait till the birthday bash!
i did that for my boyfriend at the japense steak house in epcot
and he got a full cake and everyone at the table sang him happy birthday. (none of the people we knew)
it made it so much fun and special!!!!
enjoy!

tinkerbell · 05-20-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by trishb
I think that to fully enjoy HDD and FW, you should devote half a day. Transportation to and from FW is time consuming. Plus, there is so much to do at the campsite (like hay rides, petting zoo, and campfire program) that you want to have time to see it all.
If you have time this trip, I say go for it! But, if you don't...put it off until your next trip. You will really want to enjoy your time at FW...and will really be missing out if you only go for the Hoop.
Happy planning!

trishb thank you .. after reading this I decided that we will wait till next year when we plan to stay 3 weeks. I was thinking maybe we would do it this year because we have never done the HDD. Actually until this board and all the great things I have heard about HDD we werent really interested ..we love the Luau and did that several times.

dab · 05-21-2003

Trish did you take your DS? I was thinking that only you and your mom went. I'm trying to decide if my 4 yr old DD will enjoy it. I kind of think she is too young to get the jokes. What's your opinion?

trishb · 05-21-2003

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Originally posted by dab
Trish did you take your DS? I was thinking that only you and your mom went. I'm trying to decide if my 4 yr old DD will enjoy it. I kind of think she is too young to get the jokes. What's your opinion?

Dab...I did not take my boy with me this time. There were a few kids there, and they seemed to be having a good time. There is a lot of music, and clapping...if she likes music she might enjoy it. There is always food on the table, and the environment is very casual. If I remember correctly, the show is about 2 hours long.

I don't know whether the Hoop will be right for your little girl. It won't be good for my boy until he is about 8 or 9, because he hates to sit still!

But, I know she will enjoy the petting zoo and pony rides. I can't wait to take my little guy to FW!:)

dab · 05-22-2003

Thanks Trish. I think I'll just stick to the suggestions about FW and wait on the HDD. It is kind of pricy for a 4 yr old!

05-13-2003	#1 (permalink)
Willbegone Southern Princess Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Too far from WDW! Posts: 2,658	To Hoop-do-doo or not? Okay I'm having a very tough decision on whether to do Hoop-de-doo this trip in March or wait unitl October 2005 for DD's birthday. Here is what we have tentatively scheduled for march: CRT (breakfast0 O'hana (Dinner) Chef Mickey's (Dinner) Crystal Palace (Lunch) We will be there for 6 nights/7 days. And I know one night my mom & sister want to eat at the Japanese in Epcot. I really don't want to leave a park to early so should I just wait until 2005 for the big 5th Bday blow out for this one?? We plan on staying (hopefully) like 10 days then. The only reason I'm asking so early is because I've read you need to make the PSs way in advance for this one. Thanks!!

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ilvminnie House of Mouse Hostess Join Date: May 2002 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 2,443	Personally, I think I'd wait til the birthday bash. Sounds like you've got a lot planned for 7 days already, & it will make a great surprise for the birthday kid...just make sure you let them know when you make your reservation & when you check in that you have a birthday person! I'm sure they'll do something cool. And yep, I think you can make reservations for that like 2 YEARS out, & I would do it if you can. Seating is assigned by when you made your reservation for that one, unlike the Backyard Bar-b-q which is assigned as you show up. But that's just my opinion!!:D :D :) :) __________________ I WISH I WAS IN DISNEYWORLD NOW!!!

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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,917	I'd wait for the Birthday bash also. They will most likey do something special for the "birthday person" like ilvminnie said. __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 106 days 1 hours 4 minutes

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ajbdk5 Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,326	Hey, Willbegone your PS lineup is EXACTLY the same as mine will be for our next trip!!! ;) I too want to add teppanyaki and am also tossing around the yes or no to Hoop-dee-doo for our next trip, which will also be 6 nights,7 days!:D WOW!! AMY __________________ ~Amy~ It's about quality, not quantity. It's about info, not popularity. POLY 1979, POLY 1983, CBR 1992, CBR 1993, CBR 1995, Grosvenor 1999, Dixie Landings 2001 Pop Century 2004, ~CBR and MVMCP Dec. 2004!~

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ajbdk5 Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,326	:laugh LOL! LOL! Our countdowns are not too far apart and we're already planning meals, too!!!:laugh And I completely agree.....great AND hungry minds do think alike!!! LOL! AMY __________________ ~Amy~ It's about quality, not quantity. It's about info, not popularity. POLY 1979, POLY 1983, CBR 1992, CBR 1993, CBR 1995, Grosvenor 1999, Dixie Landings 2001 Pop Century 2004, ~CBR and MVMCP Dec. 2004!~

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Willbegone Southern Princess Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Too far from WDW! Posts: 2,658	NOW that is a coincidence. I guess it is true that great minds think alike!! You can tell what is a big priority to our family (EATING!!!) I mean we are already thinking about it!

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,310	I would also have to go with waiting until the next trip. You shoud get a great table 200 days out and have a birthday surprise. I think we are going to look at HDD on our next trip when our DS (4) is a little older. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 237 days 20 hours 4 minutes

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qltingrl Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: MD Posts: 221	Wait till the next trip! We took our now 16 yo there for his 7th birthday. They sang to him and, as there was a little girl there also turning 7, tried to marry them off! It was really fun and a special remembrance for him. __________________ 16 trips in 12 years!

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WorknFires Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 34	Regardless of when you do it... just do it! The HDDR is a great show and one you won't want to have missed!!! Have a great time. Cheryl

05-13-2003	#10 (permalink)
trishb Mouse Meister Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Delaware Posts: 1,350	I think that to fully enjoy HDD and FW, you should devote half a day. Transportation to and from FW is time consuming. Plus, there is so much to do at the campsite (like hay rides, petting zoo, and campfire program) that you want to have time to see it all. If you have time this trip, I say go for it! But, if you don't...put it off until your next trip. You will really want to enjoy your time at FW...and will really be missing out if you only go for the Hoop. Happy planning! __________________ Trish

05-13-2003	#11 (permalink)
disneymaverick Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: michigan Posts: 297	I would wait till the birthday bash! i did that for my boyfriend at the japense steak house in epcot and he got a full cake and everyone at the table sang him happy birthday. (none of the people we knew) it made it so much fun and special!!!! enjoy! __________________

05-21-2003	#13 (permalink)
dab Perpetual Trip Planner Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,604	Trish did you take your DS? I was thinking that only you and your mom went. I'm trying to decide if my 4 yr old DD will enjoy it. I kind of think she is too young to get the jokes. What's your opinion? __________________ http://www.magicalkingdoms.com/timer...8lwbwx9enz.png

05-22-2003	#15 (permalink)
dab Perpetual Trip Planner Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,604	Thanks Trish. I think I'll just stick to the suggestions about FW and wait on the HDD. It is kind of pricy for a 4 yr old! __________________ http://www.magicalkingdoms.com/timer...8lwbwx9enz.png

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