Disneytopia LIVE! (October 2012) Trip Report - The DIS Discussion Forums

AirGoofy · 10-05-2012, 06:43 AM

What is Disneytopia? It is the perfect Disney vacation, one where the resort is wonderful, crowd levels are low, food is great, commando plans work, and you get that extra, suprise of Disney Magic. So, every year we try to get closer and closer to achieving Disneytopia on vacation until we win the lottery and move in to Golden Oaks. I add an epilogue to things we learned or tried, and how to improve upon them in future trips.

This is my first ever attempt at a LIVE trip report.

We are on the road. ETA 6:00 AM.

Some introductions.

DW and I on our honeymoon 12 years ago.

Our two dds. They are the ones in the middle.

The 50' kitty moved Cinderella's castle over to Epcot.

Previous trip reports.

Trip Reports

10 Years, 10 Trips, 20,000 Miles ... almost Disneytopia!
Disneytopia: The Phantom Menace of Park Capacity

I did some live pictures on our Spring Break Trip to Hilton Head in different threads, so I figured I would try a LIVE report and put them here. Let's hope the WiFi works at WDW.

AirGoofy · 10-05-2012, 07:07 AM

So, how did we get here?

Neither DW nor I had Disney experiences as children. DW never went as a child, and I went once with my parents, as a 13 year old boy, to Epcot, on a Saturday during Spring Break, managed 3 whole rides, and walked through the countries.

When DW and I got married, she wanted to honeymoon in WDW. I thought, well, it wasn't that great that many years ago, but let's give it a shot. As all of you know by reading this, it truly was a magical Disneymoon.

Past trips
1987 - Epcot
2000 - All Star Music
2005 - All Star Sports
2006 - POP Century
2007 - POP Century
2008 - Caribbean Beach
DVC Member
2009 - Saratoga Springs
2009 - Vero Beach/ Old Key West
2010 - Animal Kingdom Lodge
2010 - Wilderness Lodge
2011 - Boardwalk
2011 - Bay Lake Towers
2012 - Hilton Head Island Resort
2012 - Bay Lake Towers

AirGoofy · 10-05-2012, 07:13 AM

Back to BLT this year.

Friday

Saturday
1900 Park Fare Breakfast
Mass
California Grill Dinner

Sunday
Fulton's Crab House
DTD Shopping

Monday
MNSSHP

Tuesday
Citricos

Wednesday
Epcot EMH
Akershus breakfast
WHW (i still like it all these years later)
Chefs de France

Thursday
MNSSHP

Friday
Wave lunch

AirGoofy · 10-05-2012, 07:19 AM

We will be driving down in the black, Pontiac Astek. I call it the Tumbler from the Batman movies, because that would just be really cool to be driving that. We have the Disney Family stickers on the back. Wave if you see us on the road.

afwdwfan · 10-05-2012, 07:32 AM

I'm in! Look forward to following along during the trip.

FreezinRafiki · 10-05-2012, 07:38 AM

I'm in! Does your Tumbler have that cool feature where it drives itself while you lay down and aim the missile? Or is that a Wayne Enterprises after-market add-on?

afwdwfan · 10-05-2012, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FreezinRafiki

I'm in! Does your Tumbler have that cool feature where it drives itself while you lay down and aim the missile? Or is that a Wayne Enterprises after-market add-on?

By the time this thing is over with, his Aztek is going to be way more awesome than your rocket van.

rentayenta · 10-05-2012, 08:05 AM

I'm in too.

Glad you pointed out that your children are the ones in the middle.

kasedroz · 10-05-2012, 08:10 AM

Joining in! Have a safe trip!

GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes · 10-05-2012, 09:21 AM

I believe I'll follow along if you don't mind.

that's nice · 10-05-2012, 09:27 AM

Hey Norm... Working all weekend but I'll pop in to see what's doing.

twokids0204 · 10-05-2012, 10:37 AM

AirGoofy · 10-05-2012, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FreezinRafiki

I'm in! Does your Tumbler have that cool feature where it drives itself while you lay down and aim the missile? Or is that a Wayne Enterprises after-market add-on?

That is the Wayne enterprise add on. Although, there are times I don't remember while driving, so maybe there is an autodriver.

cj9200 · 10-05-2012, 01:14 PM

Count me in. Some killer ADRs.

franandaj · 10-05-2012, 03:36 PM

Cool. Love a TR with pictures and a little snark!

10-05-2012, 06:43 AM	#1
AirGoofy DIS Dad#341 Savvy! I have yet to snag one of those recliner seats right in front of the big screen TV Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 11,050	Disneytopia LIVE! (October 2012) Trip Report What is Disneytopia? It is the perfect Disney vacation, one where the resort is wonderful, crowd levels are low, food is great, commando plans work, and you get that extra, suprise of Disney Magic. So, every year we try to get closer and closer to achieving Disneytopia on vacation until we win the lottery and move in to Golden Oaks. I add an epilogue to things we learned or tried, and how to improve upon them in future trips. This is my first ever attempt at a LIVE trip report. We are on the road. ETA 6:00 AM. Some introductions. DW and I on our honeymoon 12 years ago. Our two dds. They are the ones in the middle. The 50' kitty moved Cinderella's castle over to Epcot. Previous trip reports. Trip Reports 10 Years, 10 Trips, 20,000 Miles ... almost Disneytopia! Disneytopia: The Phantom Menace of Park Capacity I did some live pictures on our Spring Break Trip to Hilton Head in different threads, so I figured I would try a LIVE report and put them here. Let's hope the WiFi works at WDW. __________________ DIS Dad #341 WDW Commando #187 Disneytopia LIVE! October 2012 Trip Report Randall found in my mailbox. Last edited by AirGoofy; 10-18-2012 at 07:39 PM.

10-05-2012, 07:07 AM	#2
AirGoofy DIS Dad#341 Savvy! I have yet to snag one of those recliner seats right in front of the big screen TV Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 11,050	So, how did we get here? Neither DW nor I had Disney experiences as children. DW never went as a child, and I went once with my parents, as a 13 year old boy, to Epcot, on a Saturday during Spring Break, managed 3 whole rides, and walked through the countries. When DW and I got married, she wanted to honeymoon in WDW. I thought, well, it wasn't that great that many years ago, but let's give it a shot. As all of you know by reading this, it truly was a magical Disneymoon. Past trips 1987 - Epcot 2000 - All Star Music 2005 - All Star Sports 2006 - POP Century 2007 - POP Century 2008 - Caribbean Beach DVC Member 2009 - Saratoga Springs 2009 - Vero Beach/ Old Key West 2010 - Animal Kingdom Lodge 2010 - Wilderness Lodge 2011 - Boardwalk 2011 - Bay Lake Towers 2012 - Hilton Head Island Resort 2012 - Bay Lake Towers __________________ DIS Dad #341 WDW Commando #187 Disneytopia LIVE! October 2012 Trip Report Randall found in my mailbox. Last edited by AirGoofy; 05-20-2013 at 08:45 PM.

10-05-2012, 07:13 AM	#3
AirGoofy DIS Dad#341 Savvy! I have yet to snag one of those recliner seats right in front of the big screen TV Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 11,050	Back to BLT this year. Friday Saturday 1900 Park Fare Breakfast Mass California Grill Dinner Sunday Fulton's Crab House DTD Shopping Monday MNSSHP Tuesday Citricos Wednesday Epcot EMH Akershus breakfast WHW (i still like it all these years later) Chefs de France Thursday MNSSHP Friday Wave lunch __________________ DIS Dad #341 WDW Commando #187 Disneytopia LIVE! October 2012 Trip Report Randall found in my mailbox. Last edited by AirGoofy; 10-06-2012 at 05:12 AM.

10-05-2012, 07:19 AM	#4
AirGoofy DIS Dad#341 Savvy! I have yet to snag one of those recliner seats right in front of the big screen TV Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 11,050	We will be driving down in the black, Pontiac Astek. I call it the Tumbler from the Batman movies, because that would just be really cool to be driving that. We have the Disney Family stickers on the back. Wave if you see us on the road. __________________ DIS Dad #341 WDW Commando #187 Disneytopia LIVE! October 2012 Trip Report Randall found in my mailbox.

10-05-2012, 07:32 AM	#5
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10-05-2012, 07:38 AM	#6
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10-05-2012, 08:05 AM	#8
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10-05-2012, 08:10 AM	#9
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10-05-2012, 09:27 AM	#11
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10-05-2012, 01:14 PM	#14
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