INTERCOT Boards http://www.intercot.com/discussion en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMT vBulletin 30 http://www.intercot.com/discussion/images/misc/rss.jpg INTERCOT Boards http://www.intercot.com/discussion Dining with an Imagineer http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=164190&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:07:24 GMT hi
We did the lunch last year w/ an imagineer and loved it....we are planning on doing it again.
I can't remember the total price, w/ tax and gratuity. Does anyone have that total that might have done it recently?

Thanks. ]]> Dining ransam http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=164190 Boardwalk Surprise http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=164188&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:09:30 GMT I am here now. Room 1136 in the villas. The most farthest secluded room you could ever imagine. However, I open my door and there is the quiet pool and hot tub 25ft away. There is a walkwat to the studios outside my door, its quiet, short walk to guest parking(saving the valet charge). Initial wlk... I am here now. Room 1136 in the villas. The most farthest secluded room you could ever imagine. However, I open my door and there is the quiet pool and hot tub 25ft away. There is a walkwat to the studios outside my door, its quiet, short walk to guest parking(saving the valet charge). Initial wlk from lobby is long but this was a pleasant quiet and convenient surprise.I highly recommend it. Not refurbished yet but clean and totally Disney.:thumbsup: ]]> Trip Reports pox24 http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=164188 Got an e-mail about tickets for the taping of the Christmas parade http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=164187&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:02:36 GMT I have tickets for the taping at 7 am, December 4rth. Has anyone ever been part of this that can tell me what it's like?

All I know is the e-mail said to wear red (no logos or advertising) and look festive. ]]> Theme Parks jillluvsdisney http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=164187 How to Know You Have the Right Spouse http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=164186&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:58:03 GMT Our grandson's first trip to WDW was a month ago. People said 3 (and a half) years was too young. Now my son says the boy "talks about Disney World every day."

So a few days ago I asked my wife, "Do you think next year is too soon to think about a return trip?" "No, it's not too soon, " she replied, "especially if he's talking talking about it every day."

That's my gal...
me :goofy2:
:hug:
her:tink:
]]> Mousellaneous Goes4FastPass http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=164186 <![CDATA[Linda and Jill's Excellent Adventure]]> http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=164185&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:18:18 GMT My big sis and I went to WDW last week and had a ball. For two old ladies, we did pretty well.....

Arrived Tuesday (Nov 10) We got the PERFECT room at Pop Century in the 80's building. Ground floor, facing a parking lot, and VERY quiet. We were a short hop away from the bus stops – a big thing after a tiring day in the parks.

We headed to Disney Hollywood Studios for the debut of the Osborne Family Christmas Lights. Fabulous, but I still miss the houses on the backlot tour. After the lighting, we tried to find a place to grab a bite of dinner. It was only 6:30 p.m. and I suggested we try Backlot Express. To our stunned surprise, we found it had closed at 5:30 p.m. With a whole park full of people, they were shut down???? We headed back to our resort where we grabbed something at the food court. I know all about getting ADR's, but I simply can’t know ahead of time what I will be hungry for and what day I will be in which park.

Wed (Nov 11) – It was HARD to get out of bed. We had walked a lot the night before, and the stress of traveling hit us like a ton of bricks. Weather was overcast and rain was predicted for later in the day. We headed for EPCOT and arrived at park opening. We rode Soarin’ and my sister LOVED it. I never get tired of it. We got FP and rode it again after Living with the Land.

Got lucky at Living Seas when we lined up for Turtle Talk with Crush. This particular CM did a wonderful job interacting with the kids. I never laughed so much in my life when Crush was asking one child if his mother had laid eggs in the sand like turtles do. A little girl piped up that they cut her mom's tummy open. The look on Crush's face was priceless - TMI.

After scoring some popcorn, we headed back to the hotel for a much-needed nap. We returned to EPCOT that evening, this time touring World Showcase. Light rain and cold air was settling in, but we had a nice dinner at Tangierine Cafe and then took our tired old selves back to the resort where we crashed and burned.

Thurs. (Nov 12) – Dragged ourselves out of bed and headed to Magic Kingdom for early entry. Weather was rainy, gloomy, and cold, but we soldiered through. Had best lunch EVER at Kona Café with REAL coffee. We hate Nescafe Coffee - yuck and double-yuck. My sister tasted it for the first time, and you would have thought she'd swallowed a toad. We both enjoyed the Kona coffee at lunch, and wished we could take a gallon or two back with us. After touring the deluxe hotels to see their holiday decorations, we headed back to the hotel for a nap. That evening we went to Downtown Disney to shop for souvenirs. It was great and we truly enjoyed walking around. Weather was cool, but the rain had stopped.

Fri. (Nov 13) – We’re actually feeling pretty good today – feet, legs and back have finally stopped hurting. We went to Animal Kingdom – weather was beautiful and we truly enjoyed our half day there. My sister's favorite attraction was It's a Bug's Life, with the Kilimanjaro Safari a close second. We caught the bird show - always a big favorite. Had lunch at Flame Tree BBQ with a stunning view of Mount Everest. Our pork sandwiches were a little on the fatty side.

After our nap in the afternoon, we got up and went back to Hollywood Studios to catch Toy Story Mania - a FABULOUS ride and one my sister raved about. Weather was cool, but pleasant. Great way to wrap up our trip.

Sat. (Nov. 14) – got up and checked out of our room, then headed back to Kona Café for a great breakfast with REAL coffee. Took a boat ride to Wilderness Lodge so my sis could see the unique interior.

Got lectured by the captain of the boat for sticking my arm outside as we cruised along. I was wearing a poncho that the wind caught and made it look like my arm was sticking out of the boat. Felt bad because he was really glaring at me, but didn't feel it was worth it to argue with him.

Had a nice walk around the pool area where the local ducks had settled in for the day. Got back on the boat (same grumpy captain) and headed back to our resort to wait for the airport shuttle.

A truly memorable trip! ]]> Trip Reports Granny Jill A http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=164185 Recipe for Salad Dressing at Kona Cafe http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=164184&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:52:55 GMT I've looked and looked for the recipe for the vinagarette salad dressing served at the Kona Cafe.

It is scrumptious, and I would love to find the authentic version somewhere. ]]> Mousellaneous Granny Jill A http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=164184 <![CDATA[We've never done Disney in December...Pre-Trip Report]]> http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=164183&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:50:56 GMT Here is my pre-trip report for our December 4-9 trip! I am getting really excited!! Cast of Characters: Me: Julie, Planner and organizer. DH: Fred very good sport! DD: Morgan age 9 Lover of all things fun and fast. DD: Madison age 8 Loves the characters, rides and ALL of the gift shops! We will... Here is my pre-trip report for our December 4-9 trip!
I am getting really excited!!

Cast of Characters:
Me: Julie, Planner and organizer.
DH: Fred very good sport!
DD: Morgan age 9 Lover of all things fun and fast.
DD: Madison age 8 Loves the characters, rides and ALL of the gift shops!
We will be celebrating the girl's birthdays while we in Disney too.
Morgan turned 9 in October and Madison will be 8 on December 1st.

Resort: Pop Century for the first time!
After much debate between Fred and I, we decide that our girls can only miss three days of school, so this is going to be an action packed short trip.
We are taking a night flight out on Friday evening from Newark Liberty and hopefully will arrive in Orlando at 10pm. Once at the Pop, it's a little time to unwind, and get to bed as our plan is for Saturday up and early for The Magic Kingdom. I know the parade is filming, so we need to get all the things we love packed into the morning, early afternoon hours. We have an ADR at the Crystal Palace for 4:45pm.
Sunday: Hollywood Studios and hopefully some pool time.
Prime Time Cafe at 7PM
Monday: Epcot 8am Breakfast with the Princesses (the girls still enjoy this so) and 6:30 Teppan Edo.
Tuesday: Animal Kingdom and O'Hana's for dinner. Maybe the MVMCP. I haven't bought the tickets yet, but still may.
Wednesday: Magic Kingdom until 2:30, then it's back to the Pop to catch the Magic Express.
I'm excited that we are able to go back this year. We have never seen Disney in all of it's holiday splendor.
I got really sick on our March trip, and Fred is taking us back so I can enjoy Disney. I feel very blessed on so many levels.
I will post trip reports when I return.
Julie:mickey: ]]> Trip Reports princessgirls http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=164183 Friendship Boat to Epcot http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=164182&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:46:56 GMT Has anyone taken a Friendship boat from the Beach Club, etc to Epcot through the international gateway?

We are looking at doing this next trip and really needed some details. Is there a "gate" you go through where they scan your tickets, etc?

Any info would be great. Thanks! ]]> Theme Parks JennPooh http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=164182 theme park Questions http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=164181&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:27:47 GMT 1. Seating outside the french patisserie, there should be more tables outside especially when the food and wine festival is on, i know there are seats inside but they fill up quick especially on saturdays this october and people are standing and sitting on the floor. 2. would disney ever consider... 1. Seating outside the french patisserie, there should be more tables outside especially when the food and wine festival is on, i know there are seats inside but they fill up quick especially on saturdays this october and people are standing and sitting on the floor.

2. would disney ever consider doing the osborne lights on a pal dvd for uk visitors?

many thanks mason123. ]]> Theme Parks mason123 http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=164181 11-15 to 11-20 at POFQ--day 6--back to reality http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=164180&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:24:28 GMT Day 6 11/20--Back to Reality

I have no idea what I was thinking, but when I had to change our flight home due to an AirTran schedule change, I picked an 8:47 AM flight home...never realizing that we would need to leave the resort super-early. We were pretty much up & gone before the food court opened. Thank goodness for Chick-fil-a in the airport!

Prior to this morning, I just wanted to extend our trip one more day. But then I knew that one more day would be another day...and another...and another...lol! It was so bad that when I found out there was a Christmas party on 11/19, DH had to practically hold me back because I wanted to run to the ticket window & get tix. What stopped me was us needing to be up & ready to leave by 6:15 AM the next morning,

Just a few things:
  1. I swear that Disney is trying to encourage back-sleeping with the super-fluffy pillows they provide--us belly-sleepers can't handle those pillows! I might need to bring my own pillow next trip.
  2. This is a great time of year to go. The weather was great, crowds were great, the Disney holiday decorations prepped me for the holiday spirit (though I was irrationally annoyed when I got home & saw a few neighbors already have Christmas decorations up on their lawns).
  3. I think POFQ is my "home". That said, DH is really interested in checking out the Beach Club on our next trip.
  4. Um, no more early going home flights for me. It's nice to be back in my own home a little earlier than usual, but...meh. I have no problem hopping on a 7 AM flight going to Disney, but the 8:47 AM flight back home just killed me, lol.
  5. I love when you get a ferry boat CM that is knowledgeable in things other than Disney. Last night's captain told us all about the birds & other wild life that hangs out at Port Orleans.
  6. I didn't take as many pictures this trip. I don't know if it's because I took so many pictures previously or what, but it was just nice to be able to walk around & not feel like I had to take pictures.
That's all I have for now. Thanks for reading, everyone. And for anyone gearing up for a trip to the World...enjoy! ]]> Trip Reports Carolanne http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=164180 Hoop De Doo? http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=164179&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:14:50 GMT Is it worth 2 TS credits? We've never experienced it. Skip or must do once? We have done Spirit of Aloha a few times which we enjoyed. If you had to pick which would you go with? ]]> Dining DVC2004 http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=164179 11-15 to 11-20 at POFQ--day 5, live (sorta kinda not really)! http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=164178&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:57:06 GMT Day 5, 11/19. This was our last full day :(

This report technically isn't "live" as I'm already home. As I'm sitting here watching TV & typing my report, I can't help but think I should be back in my hotel room, getting some R&R for the next park.

Anyway, this was our last day. We totally took it easy. I needed to get names put on the snowmen ears I picked up for our nephews, so we went to the MK. We had lunch at Peco's Bills (I don't know about anyone else, but I loooove the pulled pork sandwiches there). After lunch, we rode PotC, HM, and Space Mountain (they were still doing test runs as of yesterday). The stand-by wait for SM was listed as 20 minutes, but it seemed more like 10. I don't know, I like that they haven't majorly changed this attraction. It definitely feels like a cleaner run.

We were going to go to Epcot after, but yesterday we felt tired a little earlier than usual--maybe because it felt warmer than the previous days, I don't know. We headed back to our room. We were supposed to start pre-packing, but I ended up taking a 90 minute nap instead. I needed that nap, lol!

We had an ADR at the Turf Club, so after the nap we took the ferry over to Downtown Disney & took a nice walk to the restaurant. DH had the chicken, I had the salmon salad--both were very good! I normally go with the tuna, but this time I went "crazy", went for something a little different, and really enjoyed it. Dessert was the apple pie for DH, the chocolate espresso torte for me (chocolate lovers, if you haven't tried this yet I do recommend it).

The Turf Club: I always enjoy this restaurant. There normally isn't a crowd here & the service is usually pretty quick. That last dinner, the service was a little slow but that could be because it was our CM's 3rd day and her first "all by herself". I can't remember her name but she was very nice.

The CM I do remember: Christian. He wasn't even our CM but OMG, he had to be the hardest CM I encountered during this trip. He was dealing with about 4 tables and you would swear each of those tables was his only table--very nice, very professional, very courteous, very efficient, just wow. My husband said he heard who he assumed to be a lead CM tell Christian that his day was over & he could go home, but Christian just kept right at it. I need to remind myself to send an email to Disney about him.

After our dinner, we decided to walk off some calories & walked back to Downtown Disney. We rode Characters in Flight (wow, really nice at night, I can't imagine what it's like during the day), popped into a few stores (I ended up treating myself to the D&B Disney wristlet), then called it a night & got back on the ferry to POFQ. Once we got back to the room, it was time to do what I had been dreading all week--packing up to go home. ]]> Trip Reports Carolanne http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=164178 <![CDATA[Pocahontas & General Character ???]]> http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=164177&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:41:25 GMT This is my first visit to WDW since 1984.
Obviously things were ALOT different back then!

From what I understand, the best place to catch Pocahontas is in Animal Kingdom. She is supposed to be near the Conservation Station???

Is this still accurate? I don't want to miss her!

Also, I know that the characters don't come "out of character" for anything.
Is there a handler or CM with the face characters that could answer a question about Pocahontas's schedule?

I know Disney employs many Pocanhontases at once. I want to get my picture with more than one if possible.

I've seen some pictures friends have brought back and the actresses have ranged from a reall adorable Filipino, to an obvious caucasian, to an obvious transexual black male.

So if the first Pocahontas I see is not all that great I want to know if there is a CM who could tell me when another Pocahontas is working????

Weird I know. ]]> Disney Characters Lelandmm http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=164177 Nov 13-19th Poly Family – Day 2 (MK, Space Mountain? Epcot and eating in Japan) http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=164176&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:08:46 GMT Myself – 44 loves all things Disney – 11th trip DH – 46 loves Disney about a notch below me DD – 14 loves Disney about the same as DH DS – 11 mini me in “getting” Disney We decided not to get up to an alarm today since yesterday was a long day as we all worked and went to school before we hopped... Myself – 44 loves all things Disney – 11th trip
DH – 46 loves Disney about a notch below me
DD – 14 loves Disney about the same as DH
DS – 11 mini me in “getting” Disney

We decided not to get up to an alarm today since yesterday was a long day as we all worked and went to school before we hopped on the plane.

We awoke at around 9 and surprisingly out the door by 9:45. We traditionally eat at the Kona Café for our first breakfast. Good food and we paid about $60 out of pocket. Now onto the place that I love more than anything, the Magic Kingdom!!! We usually start and finish with this park but I decided to be crazy and not do that this trip…As we are riding the monorail I just want to cry I’m so excited!

No need to use our finger today when entering the park.. have no idea why! I just wanted to stroll down Main Street but of course the kids were in a full sprint! I believe HM was our first ride (10 mins) and all came out excited saying there is no better Haunted House then this.. Onto POC (followed by frozen lemonade) and then we got FP (1 of 2 times the entire trip we needed them) for TMR. We actually didn’t really need them.it was only a 25 min wait but we are impatient! As we are getting our FP, a very nice person came up to us and asked if we wanted his 4… YES! We will pay it forward later… Splash 10 mins (very wet trip this time) Thunder 2 x and we are on our way to see if Space Mountain is open…before we get there we hit a family favorite COP…

Wander over to Space Mountain and its in “test mode” and I asked the CM if it would be open later this week.. the first and only unfriendly CM sternly stated “could close at any moment”. We get into the line and it was long.. We did the interactive game for a minute (not really a big deal for us) and as we are waiting, they close it down put the lights on and everyone has to leave. We did what every sensible person would do.. we head over to the Wedway (you know what I mean) and saw SM with the lights on.. pretty cool.. I did not tell the kids that they changed the voice track on the people mover, they did notice very quickly.. My son does a good impression of the original track so we had to settle for that…

We head back after a ride on Buzz (10 mins) For the life of me I can’t remember where we ate CS this day… I think it was Captain Cooks at the Poly…

We are due to meet friends in Japan at 8:10 so we take a quick rest and then head over around 6 pm. Meet up with friends early and rode Spaceship, Land and Figment…We ate a good meal at Teppan and happy that it was not crazy busy as it has been in the past.. Decent meal, I think the cook could have done a better show. My husbands favorite meal, so we did it because it was his only request for the week…

Said our goodbyes and off to the Poly. So happy that Capt Cooks is open all night long, purchased a brownie and ate it on the balcony listening to the quietness, counting my blessings that we could take this trip and enjoying the warm (well warmer than New England) air…

Tomorrow – AK, Studios and Osbourne lights

Overall impressions

MK – I want to live on Main Street!!! Saturday at MK is usually pretty crowded, we found it very manageable and most Christmas decorations were up.
Poly – The pool slide was down all week which was one of a few disappointments in the trip.
Epcot – Love Epcot but its such a tiring park…. Really need to take it slow and easy
Christmas tree was up but few other decorations. Christmas music was being played and its nice. I did miss the usual music a little.. ]]> Trip Reports DisneyBarb http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=164176 What Holiday Movies/Programs Do You Wait for Each Year? http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=164175&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:37:44 GMT What are your holiday faves? Mine have to be A Christmas Story, most versions of A Christmas Carol (love the Muppets one!), and more recently [i]Elf[i] has really grown on me. What do you like? ]]> Movies, TV, Music and Musicals DVC2004 http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=164175