DDC XXXIV: The Original Home Of The DISDads!!!

Finished all our Fast Passes this morning for the March trip, now only 60 days away!!
Come on then, spilt the beans. What park what day?
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:D. Welcome back to the regular word Mike. Looks like you had a good one. The londontime pic did make me laugh.

You have quick access to EPCOT and DHS, and easy walk to Boardwalk with ESPN and nighttime entertainment.
One of the main reasons, as we'd like to hit Epcot harder this year. Cheers CJ. Have you made the call on DDC yet?
Yes except for those that hit midnight before park open
Well that could get messy.
Nope, I just wasn't bitter about the loss. But then again, this seems to be more of a Man U household.
You know I love ya. Even as a Man U fan.
Back on a regular work schedule now, but...
I'm also swamped with year end and a few unexpected problem so I'll be missing even more around here
All the best Rob. Do you want us to start doing the butt jokes again?
 
Come on then, spilt the beans. What park what day?

You know I love ya. Even as a Man U fan.

I'm more of a casual fan, just like seeing a good game, DS knows all the players and DW yells at them. LOL

As for the trip, we built the FP+ for the mornings and plan to park hop in the afternoons. We arrive late in the evening on the 4th and hit the ground running early the next day.

5th - MK

BoG ADR followed by FPs for HM (9:30), SM (10:30) and POTC (11:35)

6th - DHS


TSM (9:05), ST (10:30) and TT (11:55)

7th - AK

KS (9:00), FOTLK (10:30), EE (11:55)

8th - EPCOT

SE - (9:00), MS (10:15), Soarin' (11:45)

9th - DHS and DS's birthday

RnR (9:25), TT (10:50). Just didn't see anything else here that was worth it right now.

Raglan Road ADR in the evening


10th - MK (last day)


BTMRR (9:05), Buzz (10:30), SDMT (11:35)

Head to the airport around 7 pm.
 
Have a great day boys, as we all enviously watch the dads have the large one at DDC. Hope to make it some day. London out.
We will now resume hating the guys currently in WDW for the Dads convention.
Looks like the early DDC arrivers are having a good time. Have a good one.
Yes, it looks like fun down there. It would be nice to make it someday, but I'm not sure it will ever happen.

Finished all our Fast Passes this morning for the March trip, now only 60 days away!!
It's great when the planning gets to that stage. I'll be doing ADR's next week for DW & DD's trip in July. (Just a reminder, they are going to WDW on a dance trip early in July, but I can't go due to work commitments. I've been coming to terms with it. I keep a few tissues in my pocket now for any time I think about it too much :sad:)

I thought you were getting a snow blower, which prompted a good run of jokes, like what is Elsa's side job?
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Don't get the name, but sounds great.
Google says it comes from the sound made in the pan as the potatoes are frying. Makes sense actually, when you think about it.

Really sucks being back at the office less than 24 hours from being at DaWorld. First for me as I normally keep a day between returning home and going back to the grind.
That's a hard adjustment. I like to keep some buffer between vacation and work, too.

Great pic, especially the ugly Christmas sweater :thumbsup2
I'd love to get down once just to see the decorations at Christmas time.
 
Nope, I just wasn't bitter about the loss. But then again, this seems to be more of a Man U household.

Don't call Dan bitter. He's a fanatic.

Top O the Mornin Dads! Really sucks being back at the office less than 24 hours from being at DaWorld. First for me as I normally keep a day between returning home and going back to the grind. To the Dads at the convention, have a great time.

I like having that extra day as well.

Saw some questions about being manageable during our visit (between Christmas and New Years Day). Answer is to us it is manageable and we do not find it bad like some say it is. My guess is those that go for their first or second visit during this time are the ones that would suffer the most. We accomplished just about everything over a 5 day period with middle day a down day with only 4 hours in MK. I think if you have been there, make dining reservations and wisely use FP+ and rope drop it ain't bad and the decorations, extra shows, different holiday experiences make it doable. Disney is well prepared for the crowds with extra staff at quick service locations, ques re laid out to handle crowds (Soar'n), cast members manning choke points keeping people on the right sides of walkways, extended hours, etc. Her's some of the early pics I could not post as intended
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Good pictures. I don't think I'll ever want to do the parks those days. I wouldn't mind going the first two weeks of Dec to see the decorations and a MVMCP. I wouldn't a stay over NYE, but I would just tour the resorts and watch fireworks from TOTWL.

Thanks for coming through! I knew you guys wouldn't let me down.

Glad to help. :lmao:

Hey, I thought you'd appreciate this instead of telling him to just park the camper in your yard.

Still a great idea and future plan for me.

I'm more of a casual fan, just like seeing a good game, DS knows all the players and DW yells at them. LOL

As for the trip, we built the FP+ for the mornings and plan to park hop in the afternoons. We arrive late in the evening on the 4th and hit the ground running early the next day.

5th - MK

BoG ADR followed by FPs for HM (9:30), SM (10:30) and POTC (11:35)

6th - DHS


TSM (9:05), ST (10:30) and TT (11:55)

7th - AK

KS (9:00), FOTLK (10:30), EE (11:55)

8th - EPCOT

SE - (9:00), MS (10:15), Soarin' (11:45)

9th - DHS and DS's birthday

RnR (9:25), TT (10:50). Just didn't see anything else here that was worth it right now.

Raglan Road ADR in the evening


10th - MK (last day)


BTMRR (9:05), Buzz (10:30), SDMT (11:35)

Head to the airport around 7 pm.

A good plan. I agree with you about DHS. We really liked Star Tours, with the Vader one being the best. However, with so many other attractions closed, it seemed way crowded than usual. We were going to skip that one this year as well.

Google says it comes from the sound made in the pan as the potatoes are frying. Makes sense actually, when you think about it.
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I should have searched Google. It makes sense.
 


Hey, I thought you'd appreciate this instead of telling him to just park the camper in your yard.

Come on up I will let you give it a try.

PIPE DOWN, YOU!

I did grow up in Syracuse when I was a kid and have memories of shoveling the driveway. That was until my mom told my dad if he wanted to stay married, they were moving south. She was the smart one in the family.

One of the main reasons, as we'd like to hit Epcot harder this year. Cheers CJ. Have you made the call on DDC yet?

I think you will like YC. And final decision is tomorrow morning, waiting on a call.
 
I did grow up in Syracuse when I was a kid and have memories of shoveling the driveway. That was until my mom told my dad if he wanted to stay married, they were moving south. She was the smart one in the family.

I just a couple of days ago asked my Dad why did he move here when he came from over seas. Sooooo many warmer spots!
 
I did grow up in Syracuse when I was a kid and have memories of shoveling the driveway. That was until my mom told my dad if he wanted to stay married, they were moving south. She was the smart one in the family.

I just a couple of days ago asked my Dad why did he move here when he came from over seas. Sooooo many warmer spots!

Our family has been in this area since 1785, we've had plenty of time to head south but for some reason we haven't.
 
Top O the Mornin Dads! Only good thing about this week is that it is only a 4 day work week and FP+ booking for next trip is next week which helps with getting over the post trip blahs! Freezing temps here for the highs for a bit and chance of some snow. Gonna make trying to get outside decorations down Saturday while DS is still around a bit of a challenge.
As for the trip, we built the FP+ for the mornings and plan to park hop in the afternoons. We arrive late in the evening on the 4th and hit the ground running early the next day.

5th - MK

BoG ADR followed by FPs for HM (9:30), SM (10:30) and POTC (11:35)

6th - DHS


TSM (9:05), ST (10:30) and TT (11:55)

7th - AK

KS (9:00), FOTLK (10:30), EE (11:55)

8th - EPCOT

SE - (9:00), MS (10:15), Soarin' (11:45)

9th - DHS and DS's birthday

RnR (9:25), TT (10:50). Just didn't see anything else here that was worth it right now.

Raglan Road ADR in the evening


10th - MK (last day)


BTMRR (9:05), Buzz (10:30), SDMT (11:35)

Head to the airport around 7 pm.
Nice plans, all except that part about having to head back to the airport that is
 
Top O the Mornin Dads! Only good thing about this week is that it is only a 4 day work week and FP+ booking for next trip is next week which helps with getting over the post trip blahs! Freezing temps here for the highs for a bit and chance of some snow. Gonna make trying to get outside decorations down Saturday while DS is still around a bit of a challenge.

Nice plans, all except that part about having to head back to the airport that is

Thanks and I agree.
 
Happy Wednesday. I know people are happy seeing 2016 go, but 2017 hasn't been working out well for me so far. I'm hoping this trend ends soon.

Can't. Kay won't go there.
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And a bit more expensive than a snow blower.

I did grow up in Syracuse when I was a kid and have memories of shoveling the driveway. That was until my mom told my dad if he wanted to stay married, they were moving south. She was the smart one in the family.
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::yes::

I just a couple of days ago asked my Dad why did he move here when he came from over seas. Sooooo many warmer spots!

And the answer is ......

Our family has been in this area since 1785, we've had plenty of time to head south but for some reason we haven't.

I managed to make it 2 hours south west of where I grew up. Only 2, and it included west. I should have moved a lot further south, but was just too stupid.

Top O the Mornin Dads! Only good thing about this week is that it is only a 4 day work week and FP+ booking for next trip is next week which helps with getting over the post trip blahs! Freezing temps here for the highs for a bit and chance of some snow. Gonna make trying to get outside decorations down Saturday while DS is still around a bit of a challenge.

Nice plans, all except that part about having to head back to the airport that is

Always a good idea to include child labor. :lmao:
 
Evening all. Hope everyones day is full of good stuff.

Yes, it looks like fun down there. It would be nice to make it someday, but I'm not sure
You and me both mate
I like having that extra day as well.
We need at least 2, and the kids really need at least 3 with the lag. When are you off to VB?
I think you will like YC
Yep, I think its done. 5 nights Poly, 1 week Beach House (probably Anna Maria Again) and 4 nights YC. Splitting the disney this year, it should give us a chance to stay up later with them and enjoy some of the night stuff as they should be in the swing and relaxed.
5th - MK

BoG ADR followed by FPs for HM (9:30), SM (10:30) and POTC (11:35)
Now that one sir, is a quality morning.

Have a great evening chaps from a frosty London.
 
Well, a big glass of Beverly for me today. Van went in the shop for routine maintenance (one of the bigger $300 ones of course). But on top of that, but the front and back brakes were shot and the rotors on back had to be machined (full disclosure, I know nothing about mechanics, I'm just repeating what the garage guy said as I passed him my credit card). So, $1380 later, I have the van back. That's gonna be real nice on top of the Christmas bills. I kind of agree with @AirGoofy that 2017 kind of sucks, so far. Hope it's going better for everyone else.
 
Happy Wednesday. I know people are happy seeing 2016 go, but 2017 hasn't been working out well for me so far. I'm hoping this trend ends soon. [/QUOTE
Well, a big glass of Beverly for me today. Van went in the shop for routine maintenance (one of the bigger $300 ones of course). But on top of that, but the front and back brakes were shot and the rotors on back had to be machined (full disclosure, I know nothing about mechanics, I'm just repeating what the garage guy said as I passed him my credit card). So, $1380 later, I have the van back. That's gonna be real nice on top of the Christmas bills. I kind of agree with @AirGoofy that 2017 kind of sucks, so far. Hope it's going better for everyone else.
Sorry for the bad karma guys to start the year
 
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We need at least 2, and the kids really need at least 3 with the lag. When are you off to VB?

Yep, I think its done. 5 nights Poly, 1 week Beach House (probably Anna Maria Again) and 4 nights YC. Splitting the disney this year, it should give us a chance to stay up later with them and enjoy some of the night stuff as they should be in the swing and relaxed.
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We missed Vero Beach with the hurricane and are going to try something new this summer for the first time - a two week vacation - first at Boardwalk Resort and then a week at Miramar beach.

Well, a big glass of Beverly for me today. Van went in the shop for routine maintenance (one of the bigger $300 ones of course). But on top of that, but the front and back brakes were shot and the rotors on back had to be machined (full disclosure, I know nothing about mechanics, I'm just repeating what the garage guy said as I passed him my credit card). So, $1380 later, I have the van back. That's gonna be real nice on top of the Christmas bills. I kind of agree with @AirGoofy that 2017 kind of sucks, so far. Hope it's going better for everyone else.

That stinks. Bring on February.
 
London calling, morning all.

Well, a big glass of Beverly for me today...
Sorry mate, that's rubbish. Hope your week gets better.
We missed Vero Beach with the hurricane and are going to try something new this summer for the first time - a two week vacation - first at Boardwalk Resort and then a week at Miramar beach
Nice. I remember the hurricane bit, I thought you had just moved your dates. Boardwalk looks lovely. What's the vibe like that far north in FL? Is it more like the neighbouring states than Florida?

Have a good one fellas...
 
'Morning all...
And a wish for a fine New Year to come for each of you.

I've been just a bit preoccupied and have missed much around here.
Back on a regular work schedule now, but...
I'm also swamped with year end and a few unexpected problem so I'll be missing even more around here.

Y'all take care and I'll try to get back over here when I can.
praying
 

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