I’m really sorryWell, it was fun while it lasted. The trip has been fantastic but we ran into some trouble. BIL just tested positive for COVID. Husband tested negative but also feels sick. And the quarantining begins. Stay safe out there y'all.
It's all good. We knew the risks coming here and we mentally prepared ourselves for this scenario. We are glad we at least got to do everything we wanted to. In-laws are are still okay. I'm starting to feel a bit off so my guess is that all three of us have it even though my husband and I both tested negative. We have a few days at Disney to just hunker down and recover while we figure out how we will get home.I’m really sorry
I’m so sorry this happened!!Well, it was fun while it lasted. The trip has been fantastic but we ran into some trouble. BIL just tested positive for COVID. Husband tested negative but also feels sick. And the quarantining begins. Stay safe out there y'all.
Bummer! So sorry. Hope everyone feels better soon.Well, it was fun while it lasted. The trip has been fantastic but we ran into some trouble. BIL just tested positive for COVID. Husband tested negative but also feels sick. And the quarantining begins. Stay safe out there y'all.
Hope you all feel better soon! Sounds like you had an amazing trip up until this point.Well, it was fun while it lasted. The trip has been fantastic but we ran into some trouble. BIL just tested positive for COVID. Husband tested negative but also feels sick. And the quarantining begins. Stay safe out there y'all.
Oh no! Even when knowing the risks, it really sucks when that happens! I hope none of you are too sick and you can still have some good times while quarantining. Your reports and posts have been really helpful.Well, it was fun while it lasted. The trip has been fantastic but we ran into some trouble. BIL just tested positive for COVID. Husband tested negative but also feels sick. And the quarantining begins. Stay safe out there y'all.
Thank you for this detailed report. I am planing on using the stacking method for G+ on our MK and DHS days. When you took the midday break, were you able to nap/rest? I do believe rope drop is the best way to accomplish the most items on a plan, but we are also eligible for extended evening hours, which will put MK at a 1am close for us. Trying to figure out how we will power through. Cokes and Mickey Head ice creams will only carry us so far!December 30th was our first day at MK with G+.
Our plan was to be there for early entry and leave after the first Christmas parade around noon for a break at our resort and then go back after dinner until closing time at 1am.
How did it go?
Early entry was so worthwhile! We arrived at security a few minutes before 8am (8:30am early entry) by bus and were waiting in the middle of the bridge to Tomorrowland at 8:07am. My kids an DH quickly went to Space Mountain when allowed at 8:30am-ish (might have been a few minutes early). They were out by 8:45am and so we did Buzz with no wait. Out of Buzz at 9am and decided to head over to my favourite attraction at WDW, BTMR!
The park was officially opened when we entered Frontierland around 9:10am and the line to enter BTMR looked really long but we was quickly moving so we were taking a Photopass picture at the exit at 9:35am. We then decided to do Splash with a 20 min wait.
What about G+?? I made a bad decision at 7am and booked Jingle Cruise at 11:10am. After Splash, I decided to modify it to Pirates at 10:50am. After Splash, we had a good half hour before Pirates so we did Aladdin’s Magic Carpets. Then it was time for Pirates. After our ride, I booked a reserved seating for the parade and got snacks while slowly walking toward the reserved viewing spot in front of the castle. We had front seats and were happy we used a G+ selection for it. I then booked a Jingle Cruise ILL for 8:30pm. Since we were taking a break, I then booked G+ selections every two hours (1:30pm, 3:30pm and 5:30pm).
We came back to MK just in time for the 6:30pm fireworks. We watched them from Main St, in front of Starbucks. We then headed to Fantasyland.
Rides from 6:45pm to 1am:
Barnstormer
Dumbo
Tea cups
Speedway (G+)
Space (G+)
It’s a small world
Jingle Cruise (G+)
Splash (G+)
BTMR 2x (closed for awhile and was less than 2 min when it re-opened)
7DMT (35 min wait during the 11:50pm fireworks)
Pooh
Peter Pan
What was my mistake with G+? I should have booked any mountain in the am (before 11am) when I realized JC was after 11am to maximize my G+ selections in the morning. Maybe that way I would have done HM. Also, JC is great in the evening!
I also got a G+ for Barnstormer and Buzz for repeat rides but cancelled them to ride BTMR 2x and head over to 7DMT. Walking in Fantasyland during the fireworks was such an experience!!!
In conclusion, we were very happy with our day at MK. If I had known we would do so much, I would have booked a second Hollywood Studio day for Jan 3rd instead of MK (we have base tickets).
We were back at POFQ around 1pm (had a bus to ourselves!!). While DH went to the pool with DD10, DD13 watched Harry Potter and I napped from 2-5. I only woke up to book another G+ at 3:30pm and went right back to sleep. I don’t think I could have survived until 1am without it!Thank you for this detailed report. I am planing on using the stacking method for G+ on our MK and DHS days. When you took the midday break, were you able to nap/rest? I do believe rope drop is the best way to accomplish the most items on a plan, but we are also eligible for extended evening hours, which will put MK at a 1am close for us. Trying to figure out how we will power through. Cokes and Mickey Head ice creams will only carry us so far!
It’s after 5pm and our room at All Star Sports is not ready.
Our room was ready shortly after I posted at 5:30pm. At the pool now!Yikes! Best of luck to you. Will have to consider our "plan B" if our rooms are running that late on Saturday!
Hope all is well. We just got back from a YC CL trip and it was the most expensive trip also. Resort was beautiful and concierge were great. Parks not so much with the crowds, ride waits even with Genie plus. Fun anyway.Departure day! Some final thoughts as this trip comes to an end.
Health Update: husband and I still testing negative, both of us feel totally normal. BIL is still sick so we moved to our in-laws room to allow him to quarantine.
Crowds were much less than this time before the pandemic. There were times when G+ was absolutely necessary and other times when it wasn't needed at all. Early mornings and late nights meant lower crowds. I'm so glad we had 7 park days with hopper to ensure we could do everything at least once and still leave plenty of time to rest and relax at the resort.
Best meal was Flying Fish. Would go back again in a heartbeat. Weather started chilly but ended up being beautiful for most of the vacation. It was our most expensive vacation to date, but we usually go just the two of us.