Requesting some MB help for our trip

disney&byudad · 09-12-2006

I figured this was the best place for my question.

But first, a little background. We're heading to WDW in early November and are taking my 25 yo DD and her DH for the first time. She is an absolute thrill ride freak and was really looking forward to RNR, TOT, Test Track, Mission:Space, et al. Well, long story short, in June she was diagnosed with a tumor on her cerebellum. She had surgery to remove it on July 31 and it was a HUGE success. The tumor was benign, they got ALL of it and she is slowly returning to full health. Yesterday, she went in for her 2nd post-op check up and her MD FORBADE her from riding any "rollercoaster" type, bumpy, jerky rides in November. She is devastated and now thinks she's not going to have much fun when we go.

I want to sit down with her and go over a list of "fun" things that we can all still do at the World.

However, in order to get ALL the best options, I thought I'd turn to my friends here at Mouse Buzz (still DC to me!!) and see what help you can give us. So, what are some of the "non-ride" fun things that you guys look forward to when visiting the Mouse? Thanks in advance for all your help.

Cosmicwaves · 09-12-2006

Walking around Epcot...especially World Showcase, is my favorite thing to do! Exploring all of the countries is so much fun!
She could probably even ride Soarin...it's not bumpy!
Also, how about resort hopping? Check out all of the beautiful resorts, eat at the restaurants, etc.

iluvwdw · 09-12-2006

Gosh, there is SO MUCH for her to do!!!

Some examples (and yes, there are many more I am sure):

MAGIC KINGDOM
Mickey's Philharmagic
Snow White's Scary Adventures
Peter Pan's Flight
Winnie the Pooh
Dumbo
Carousel
TTA
Carousel of Progress
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Small World
Haunted Mansion
Hall of Presidents
PoTC
Jungle Cruise
Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse
etc, etc, etc.

LET ME STOP HERE!

OMG, I can SERIOUSLY go on and on!!! I think the only rides she CAN'T go on would be:

SPACE MOUNTAIN
SPLASH MOUNTAIN (because of the last drop)
BTMRR
TOT
RNRC

Maybe I'm missing something, but there is DEFINITELY more that she CAN do than what she CAN'T.
EXPEDITION EVEREST

Soundgod · 09-12-2006

I think I'd stick to the more placid rides, Haunted Mansion, Pirates, Tiki Room, Carousel of Progress if it's open, Winnie the Pooh, Peter Pan, Philharmagic and It's tough to be a bug. Basically, if the ride is kid friendly, it's probably safe enough. I would go back to the doctor towards the end of the month and see if things have improved. After that, once you get to WDW, as Cast Members for clues about ride intensity.

millermouse · 09-12-2006

There are plenty of things to do in Disney w/o riding the crazy rides. Many suggestions have already been made. I too think she would be okay on Soarin'

Just remind her it's a bummer, but many people go to WDW all the time that can't go on those rides (people with neusea, pregnant, or handicaps) I get so sick on rides like that and can't really go on them, but still love disney and find plenty to do!

DayDreamer · 09-12-2006

Non-ride, lets eee. Like Cosmic said the world showcase at Epcot. We really like renting boats and of course the pool.

lovemysons · 09-12-2006

Don't forget the shopping!! There really is so much to do, please re-assure her that she will have a fabulous time. The parades! Just watching the parades and fireworks is good for me!

disney&byudad · 09-12-2006

See, I knew this was the place to come. Hopefully, with all these suggestions, we'll keep her busy the 11 days were there and she'll never miss the other rides. And besides, that will give us another excuse to go back once she's fully recovered!

bethishooked · 09-12-2006

You can't do all of Disney in one trip anyways - too much to do. Just have her do the lighter stuff this time, and now she has a good excuse to go back later, once she's had time to heal. Just treat this as the "soft" trip, and then trip #2 can be the "thrill ride" trip!

lovemysons · 09-12-2006

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Originally Posted by disney&byudad

See, I knew this was the place to come. Hopefully, with all these suggestions, we'll keep her busy the 11 days were there and she'll never miss the other rides. And besides, that will give us another excuse to go back once she's fully recovered!

That's the spirit. By the way, I am glad the tumor was benign!

Andrea · 09-12-2006

In the general scheme of things, she ought to just be grateful everything's okay, right?

Not. I would SO be your daughter in this situation. "Yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm alive, great, everything was fine, but I WANNA RIDE ROCK'N ROLLER COASTER!"

I think that actually making reservations for a second trip would be the best medicine for her. This can just be the preliminary trip where she scopes everything out, makes time for things that she might miss in her thrill ride quest.

I'm glad this story has a happy ending.

mickaholic4077 · 09-12-2006

I would also do the shows,like Beauty and the beast and Festival of the Lion King. They are the two greatest shows on Disney property!!

**Dana** · 09-12-2006

There is no need for her to be diasspointed. Yes, she will miss EE and the mountains and stuff, but there is SO much more to do there. Take all the great advice already given here.

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disney&byudad Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 707	Requesting some MB help for our trip I figured this was the best place for my question. But first, a little background. We're heading to WDW in early November and are taking my 25 yo DD and her DH for the first time. She is an absolute thrill ride freak and was really looking forward to RNR, TOT, Test Track, Mission:Space, et al. Well, long story short, in June she was diagnosed with a tumor on her cerebellum. She had surgery to remove it on July 31 and it was a HUGE success. The tumor was benign, they got ALL of it and she is slowly returning to full health. Yesterday, she went in for her 2nd post-op check up and her MD FORBADE her from riding any "rollercoaster" type, bumpy, jerky rides in November. She is devastated and now thinks she's not going to have much fun when we go. I want to sit down with her and go over a list of "fun" things that we can all still do at the World. However, in order to get ALL the best options, I thought I'd turn to my friends here at Mouse Buzz (still DC to me!!) and see what help you can give us. So, what are some of the "non-ride" fun things that you guys look forward to when visiting the Mouse? Thanks in advance for all your help. __________________ Avatar - That's me behind the wheel of Mark Martin's #6 Pennzoil car at the RPDE at Las Vegas Motor Speedway during our May, 2007 trip for DD's wedding. WDW Trips: November 2003 - Caribbean Beach (Trinidad North) November 2004 - Port Orleans (French Quarter) November 2005 - Caribbean Beach (Aruba) November 2006 - Caribbean Beach (Aruba) January 2009 - Old Key West

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Cosmicwaves Mouse Meister Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: CT Posts: 1,387	Re: Requesting some MB help for our trip Walking around Epcot...especially World Showcase, is my favorite thing to do! Exploring all of the countries is so much fun! She could probably even ride Soarin...it's not bumpy! Also, how about resort hopping? Check out all of the beautiful resorts, eat at the restaurants, etc. __________________ 1985-Off site 1986-Off site 1988-DL-Off site August 1989-The Buena Vista Palace March 1997-All Star Music March 2000-All Star Movies January 2002-All Star Music October/Nov 2002-Off site January2005-Off site January2006-Off site September 2006-POR September/October 2007-Off site August 2008-DL-Off site: Alpine Inn My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Baby's Arrival! Baby is Here!

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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,412	Re: Requesting some MB help for our trip Gosh, there is SO MUCH for her to do!!! Some examples (and yes, there are many more I am sure): MAGIC KINGDOM Mickey's Philharmagic Snow White's Scary Adventures Peter Pan's Flight Winnie the Pooh Dumbo Carousel TTA Carousel of Progress Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin Small World Haunted Mansion Hall of Presidents PoTC Jungle Cruise Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse etc, etc, etc. LET ME STOP HERE! OMG, I can SERIOUSLY go on and on!!! I think the only rides she CAN'T go on would be: SPACE MOUNTAIN SPLASH MOUNTAIN (because of the last drop) BTMRR TOT RNRC Maybe I'm missing something, but there is DEFINITELY more that she CAN do than what she CAN'T. EXPEDITION EVEREST __________________ Kim LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our First Stay at BLT as DVC Members - President's Week 2010! 81 days 9 hours 41 minutes

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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,801	Re: Requesting some MB help for our trip I think I'd stick to the more placid rides, Haunted Mansion, Pirates, Tiki Room, Carousel of Progress if it's open, Winnie the Pooh, Peter Pan, Philharmagic and It's tough to be a bug. Basically, if the ride is kid friendly, it's probably safe enough. I would go back to the doctor towards the end of the month and see if things have improved. After that, once you get to WDW, as Cast Members for clues about ride intensity. __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Instant Single Digit Dance 6 days 22 hours 11 minutes

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millermouse Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 666	Re: Requesting some MB help for our trip There are plenty of things to do in Disney w/o riding the crazy rides. Many suggestions have already been made. I too think she would be okay on Soarin' Just remind her it's a bummer, but many people go to WDW all the time that can't go on those rides (people with neusea, pregnant, or handicaps) I get so sick on rides like that and can't really go on them, but still love disney and find plenty to do! __________________ I WANT TO GO TO DISNEY WORLD!!!!!! www.myspace.com/elyriaohrealestate My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Walt Disney World Vacation I'm in Disney!!!!!

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DayDreamer The Executive Gentleman Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,246	Re: Requesting some MB help for our trip Non-ride, lets eee. Like Cosmic said the world showcase at Epcot. We really like renting boats and of course the pool. __________________ Imaaaaaaginaaaation, imaaaaaginaaaation A dream can be a dream come true, With just that spark in me and you. 2008 - Polynesian & Vacation Village 2006 - Contemporary & Sheraton Vistana 2005 - Orange Lake 1996 - Offsite 1993 - Honeymoon Offsite 1986 - Offsite 1982 - Great Aunt's House 1980 - Great Aunt's House 1977 - Disneyland - Aunt's House

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lovemysons Single digits!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In my house Posts: 7,713	Re: Requesting some MB help for our trip Don't forget the shopping!! There really is so much to do, please re-assure her that she will have a fabulous time. The parades! Just watching the parades and fireworks is good for me! __________________ Dopey is the boss of us. Missing the madness. Peppy is still my partner in crime. Is that you, Pu? Fabulous avatar, courtesy of the fabulous Mr. R2Go! ´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxx´¨)Make just one person happy. ´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Holidays full of magic 8 days 21 hours 41 minutes

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disney&byudad Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 707	Re: Requesting some MB help for our trip See, I knew this was the place to come. Hopefully, with all these suggestions, we'll keep her busy the 11 days were there and she'll never miss the other rides. And besides, that will give us another excuse to go back once she's fully recovered! __________________ Avatar - That's me behind the wheel of Mark Martin's #6 Pennzoil car at the RPDE at Las Vegas Motor Speedway during our May, 2007 trip for DD's wedding. WDW Trips: November 2003 - Caribbean Beach (Trinidad North) November 2004 - Port Orleans (French Quarter) November 2005 - Caribbean Beach (Aruba) November 2006 - Caribbean Beach (Aruba) January 2009 - Old Key West

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bethishooked Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 914	Re: Requesting some MB help for our trip You can't do all of Disney in one trip anyways - too much to do. Just have her do the lighter stuff this time, and now she has a good excuse to go back later, once she's had time to heal. Just treat this as the "soft" trip, and then trip #2 can be the "thrill ride" trip! __________________ Sept, 2002 Animal Kingdom Lodge Sept, 2003 Caribean Beach Resort Jan, 2005 Animal Kingdom Lodge Aug, 2006 Animal Kingdom Lodge (1 Night PopCentury) June, 2007 Port Orleans French Quarter August, 2008 Animal Kingdom Lodge (1 Night Sports) April, 2009 POFQ - Beth & Mom Trip! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT - MK View!!! 123 days 18 hours 11 minutes

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Andrea Dole Whip Apostate Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Shasta in my heart Posts: 2,815	Re: Requesting some MB help for our trip In the general scheme of things, she ought to just be grateful everything's okay, right? Not. I would SO be your daughter in this situation. "Yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm alive, great, everything was fine, but I WANNA RIDE ROCK'N ROLLER COASTER!" I think that actually making reservations for a second trip would be the best medicine for her. This can just be the preliminary trip where she scopes everything out, makes time for things that she might miss in her thrill ride quest. I'm glad this story has a happy ending. __________________ x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨"...make sure you don't grow up stupid.¸.•´¨) (¸.•´xxxxxxxxxxxxIt's bad for the world."xxxxxxxxxxx ¸.•´ xxxxxxxxxxxxx--Tami Taylor, Friday Night Lightsxxxxxxxxxx(¸.•`* My Disney Countdown Counting down to: I have absolutely nothing to look forward too. :-(

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	Re: Requesting some MB help for our trip I would also do the shows,like Beauty and the beast and Festival of the Lion King. They are the two greatest shows on Disney property!!

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Requesting some MB help for our trip There is no need for her to be diasspointed. Yes, she will miss EE and the mountains and stuff, but there is SO much more to do there. Take all the great advice already given here. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 271 days 10 hours 11 minutes

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