Last minute tips

bhansy1994 · 09-14-2006

My family (DH and 2 DS (9yr and 10yr) and I leave in 9 days for our very 1st trip to WDW. We are staying at the Yacht Club, have 6 day park hopper tickets, and are participating in the dining plan with all of our ADR's in place. We are so excited. Starting to pack our things tonight. I am looking for any/all of your last minute tips. I have been reading on these boards for 2 months now, just soaking it all in. WDW here we come!

floridaorange19 · 09-14-2006

First of all, from fellow mousebuzz newbie, WELCOME

I can't even express how excited I am for you. Your FIRST trip, omg. You will love it sooooo much. Words can't describe, but please, please write to us about your experience when you get back. It will be so interesting to see what you have to say. Tip - try to take monorail as often as possible over buses, they're just quicker, more comfortable, and more fun!! Course this won's work for AK or MGM, but that never bothers me because I personally spend most of my vacation time at MK and Epcot

millermouse · 09-14-2006

Welcome to MB!!!!!!!!!

Don't forget about Fastpasses! I'm sure you've read alot of tips on the boards the last couple months!

Do you have any specific questions or problems?

bhansy1994 · 09-14-2006

Just trying to remember everything I have read..I have never prepared so much for a trip in all my life! I was wondering if when you check in, do you get a card for everyone in your party...(containing your park tickets and dining credits?) Thank you for your help and all the insights on these boards.

floridaorange19 · 09-14-2006

I don't know about the dining credits, never did the dining thing. But yes, everyone in your party will get a swipe card that is truly your KEY TO THE WORLD.... It is your room key AND ticket to the parks if you put a credit card on file with your resort at check-in, i believe you can charge things to your room.

NokeyNose · 09-14-2006

If we have annual passes, does our time there get transferred onto our room key for park passes or do we have to carry two separate keys/cards?

My last minute tips... make sure everything is confirmed and reconfirmed, then get as much sleep the night before (if possible) so you are all set to GOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!

DayDreamer · 09-14-2006

My advice would be to have a game plan but don't overload yourself with every detail you've read, thats a lot of info to process. Just have a great time and let the magic take you away.

**Dana** · 09-14-2006

Here are my best tips:

Check all of your reservations for your resort, airline, rental or ground transportation and ADR's.

(caver's tip but I'm selling it for him) Makes copies of ALL your travel documents and your park passes and keep them in a seperate place in case something gets lost.

Best tip of all: Relax and enjoy...no rushing! Get to the parks when they open to save time waiting later in the day and always take a mid day break.

dixie · 09-14-2006

I'm with daydreamer just go with the flow, have a wonderful magical time which I know you will

WDW Rules · 09-14-2006

My best tip for you...Relax, you're going to have such a fun time. Enjoy!!!

disyady · 09-14-2006

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Originally Posted by bhansy1994

Just trying to remember everything I have read..I have never prepared so much for a trip in all my life! I was wondering if when you check in, do you get a card for everyone in your party...(containing your park tickets and dining credits?) Thank you for your help and all the insights on these boards.

We did the DP Aug 21-29 and the answer is yes, each member of your party will get a Key to the World which is your room key, park ticket and Dining Plan card. If you give them a credit card it can also be used to charge purchases to your room. We stayed at the BC for a couple of nights this year and 3 nights last year, so if you have any other ?'s feel free to ask. The best part about using the DP @ YC/BC is the wide selection available for use as snack credits because the Marketplace is so well-stocked for the BC Villas. Since you get a dessert with every meal you eat, you won't need those snack credits for treats, so you can use them for everything from cereal to milk to boxes of donuts to bags of bagels and a pack of cream cheese!! The choices are great. Don't forget to explore the public spaces like the solarium opposite the BC Marketplace and some lovely rooms in the Villa bldg which are all wonderful places to relax and read or eat a light breakfast. I am so excited for you - enjoy your trip!!

mickeymommy · 09-14-2006

Welcome to MB! Have a great time! We loved the YC!

skeeternmunka · 09-14-2006

dont forget comfortable shoes for all!

KarenWDWCP · 09-14-2006

Have a great time. My advice is to spend some time in the evening at the Boardwalk. You can leave EPCOT through the International Gateway, walk over to the Boardwalk, just soak it all in and then head back to EPCOT for Illuminations, etc.

Disneyfever · 09-14-2006

and don't forget the ponchos!

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bhansy1994 Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 6	Last minute tips My family (DH and 2 DS (9yr and 10yr) and I leave in 9 days for our very 1st trip to WDW. We are staying at the Yacht Club, have 6 day park hopper tickets, and are participating in the dining plan with all of our ADR's in place. We are so excited. Starting to pack our things tonight. I am looking for any/all of your last minute tips. I have been reading on these boards for 2 months now, just soaking it all in. WDW here we come!

09-14-2006	#2 (permalink)
floridaorange19 Big Cheese Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 606	Re: Last minute tips First of all, from fellow mousebuzz newbie, WELCOME I can't even express how excited I am for you. Your FIRST trip, omg. You will love it sooooo much. Words can't describe, but please, please write to us about your experience when you get back. It will be so interesting to see what you have to say. Tip - try to take monorail as often as possible over buses, they're just quicker, more comfortable, and more fun!! Course this won's work for AK or MGM, but that never bothers me because I personally spend most of my vacation time at MK and Epcot __________________ STEP AWAY FROM THE CATNIP AND NOBODY GETS HURT My Disney Countdown Counting down to: WDW Here I Come!!!

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millermouse Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 666	Re: Last minute tips Welcome to MB!!!!!!!!! Don't forget about Fastpasses! I'm sure you've read alot of tips on the boards the last couple months! Do you have any specific questions or problems? __________________ 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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bhansy1994 Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 6	Re: Last minute tips Just trying to remember everything I have read..I have never prepared so much for a trip in all my life! I was wondering if when you check in, do you get a card for everyone in your party...(containing your park tickets and dining credits?) Thank you for your help and all the insights on these boards.

09-14-2006	#5 (permalink)
floridaorange19 Big Cheese Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 606	Re: Last minute tips I don't know about the dining credits, never did the dining thing. But yes, everyone in your party will get a swipe card that is truly your KEY TO THE WORLD.... It is your room key AND ticket to the parks if you put a credit card on file with your resort at check-in, i believe you can charge things to your room. __________________ STEP AWAY FROM THE CATNIP AND NOBODY GETS HURT My Disney Countdown Counting down to: WDW Here I Come!!!

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NokeyNose Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,535	Re: Last minute tips If we have annual passes, does our time there get transferred onto our room key for park passes or do we have to carry two separate keys/cards? My last minute tips... make sure everything is confirmed and reconfirmed, then get as much sleep the night before (if possible) so you are all set to GOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Shannon 1988~Off Property 1999~Off Property 2000~Dixie Landings 2006~OKW (1st DVC Trip) 2007~BWV 2008~SSR 2009~BWV My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Hoping for a Bay Lake Stay 317 days 16 hours 19 minutes

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DayDreamer The Executive Gentleman Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,246	Re: Last minute tips My advice would be to have a game plan but don't overload yourself with every detail you've read, thats a lot of info to process. Just have a great time and let the magic take you away. __________________ 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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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Last minute tips Here are my best tips: Check all of your reservations for your resort, airline, rental or ground transportation and ADR's. (caver's tip but I'm selling it for him) Makes copies of ALL your travel documents and your park passes and keep them in a seperate place in case something gets lost. Best tip of all: Relax and enjoy...no rushing! Get to the parks when they open to save time waiting later in the day and always take a mid day break. __________________ ~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. 270 days 1 hours 19 minutes

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dixie MB'S BRITISH AMBASSADOR Join Date: May 2002 Location: England Posts: 2,272	Re: Last minute tips I'm with daydreamer just go with the flow, have a wonderful magical time which I know you will __________________ STRASBOURG- AUG/SEPT O9 MED CRUISE- NOV 09 NEXT DISNEY?? WHO KNOWS My Disney Countdown Counting down to: POR VACATION AT WDW GONE TO ENJOY THE MAGIC

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WDW Rules Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,319	Re: Last minute tips My best tip for you...Relax, you're going to have such a fun time. Enjoy!!! __________________ Loretta

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mickeymommy Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 527	Re: Last minute tips Welcome to MB! Have a great time! We loved the YC! __________________ Jane Save Lids, Save Lives TRAINING is the opposite of hoping. 2009 - All Star Movies 2006 - Disneyland - offsite 2005 - All Star Music (DS's 1st WDW trip!) 2002 - offsite 2000 - Yacht Club

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skeeternmunka Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: long island ny Posts: 166	Re: Last minute tips dont forget comfortable shoes for all! __________________ POP ....2005 CBR.....2006 Disney Cruise for my honeymoon ... 2008 Disney Wonder 4 day 1/03 -1/7 for DH birthday ! I LOVE DISNEY

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KarenWDWCP Mouse Meister Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,412	Re: Last minute tips Have a great time. My advice is to spend some time in the evening at the Boardwalk. You can leave EPCOT through the International Gateway, walk over to the Boardwalk, just soak it all in and then head back to EPCOT for Illuminations, etc. __________________ Karen WDW College Program Alum Spring 2000 1984 - Contemporary ~ 1991 - Caribbean Beach ~ 1999 - Port Orleans French Quarter ~ 2000 - Vista Way (College Program) ~ 2001 - AllStar Music ~ 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006 & 2007 - Port Orleans Riverside ~ 2008 Beach Club ~2008 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ 2009 Saratoga Springs My Disney Countdown Counting down to: I'll be setting sail on the S.S. NKOTB in... 170 days 12 hours 19 minutes

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Disneyfever Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 784	Re: Last minute tips and don't forget the ponchos! __________________ x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxx Judy *´¨) July 2000 - DL PP April 2001 - POFQ March 2002 - WDW offsite Oct 2004 - CR March 2005 - All Star Sports Nov 2005 - DL offsite Sept 2006 - Poly

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