Originally Posted By Jenn31 "My kids pick how many times they want to go on Pooh in a row and we do it" That's great! 11 Times! So did you have to get off and get back on or did you stay on? (I'm assuming there was no or little wait) I love the pooh ride!
Originally Posted By ncnike7 Eventually the CM noticed that we just kept getting back on so he asked us if we wanted to be "Sticky stuck" and let us just stay on! We love Pooh too, but I guess that is pretty obvious!
Originally Posted By lesmisfan for me I always have to go see bill hill and the hill billys. I always have to go on the haunted mansion, drink a mint jelup. I always have to watch F! and my two stores I have to go into every trip is Disneyana and Le bat en rouge.
Originally Posted By TINK-MOBILE On our first ever visit we were so excited you could see the fireworks coming from our faces, we always explore downtown Disney on our first night, we usually arrive around 2pm go to mimi's for lunch then home to the hotel and travel on to downtown Disney for the night ,go to a movie, then in the morning , at about 730am we arrive at the gates, we picked up the imformation booklet on where all the attractions are, we decided to start with indy, we we were amazed at the whole entrance and main street was well so magical, we followed the map and found indy , from there we went to pirates, from there to the haunted mansion, and off down to visit splash mountain, went thru poohs area, we boarded the mark twain, then rode along with hook and peter pan they of coursewere not there but we felt them alright, we were taken in by these funny cowboys out from the golden horseshoe, it was a blast, inside was even better we ordered some lunch and watched the Billy's Christmas show, a gal there could sure sing, it was a hoot, we then went off to discover a small world, then toon town, everything else just seemed to fall into place, each trip we have started in frontierland land....first from there we just go with the flow...we always get to everything, thunder mountain is never busy first thing in the mornings so we capture that as well, of course Santa, we always see santa, a few times before christmas for sure especially on DEC 24TH..THE PRINCESS'S are a must, fantasmic, getting there a lil early, just ask the people there will help you find the perfect spot, evrry spot is perfect, there are some spots that will allow you to video better than others...Aladdin in california park is amazing as are all the other shows,since we travel a long way from Cloverdale BC about 1250 miles away , our stay is from 8-12 days..this Christmas it will be 12 days ...10 in disney ..one at the wild zoo.never been there before..and one or two days shopping or relaxing...well for the rest of the family, my days off you will find me back at disney some where...have fun on your next visit...maybe we'll even see you there...look for the Disney Hockey Jerseys AND Christmas Ears that'll be us...
Originally Posted By iamsally >>>I'm learning that I cannot always do my "musts" and I've learned to "forgive" myself and not obsess.<<<< >>>>Since I got a lot, I don't have any must-haves<<<< These two go together for me. Since being AP holders we have been able to relax knowing that whatever we have missed will be there next time. >>>>If I'm there at opening, I race to Fantasyland to do all of the dark rides in about 30 minutes!<<< That is us. However, early entry has made it so the lines are already long at opening. The CM's at City Hall are always amused that I come in to find out when EA days *aren't*. >>>Disneyana and Le bat en rouge<<< I love you lesmis. These are the two stores we always visit. Several times a trip, sometimes. All that said, hm hm (clearing throat) My name is Ruthie and I am a Mr. Toadaholic. Walt's daughter promised on 07/17/05 that it would not be on the chopping block and they had better stick to that! ! Rod has to do Pirates. No arguing. I just want to get in as much as possible. Just walking down Main Street is an Eticket attraction to me. If Stephanie is working we catch a ride to the castle with her. Roger Rabbit is something I hate to miss. We have gotten spoiled watching F! from the Riverbelle. We are at an age that ground sitting is a bit rough. We catch the fireworks any night they are on and catch the parades at least once. This has got me planning and we are going to have enough days on our next trip that planning will not be an issue.
Originally Posted By MMfriend I'm going on Thrusday for my second visit ever. What is a mint jelup and where do I get one? Also the dole whip? Thanks. I want to try them.
Originally Posted By ncnike7 The dole whips are at the little juice bar outside the Tiki Room and the Mint Juleps are in New Orleans square, I think, maybe at that little window service restaurant that sells the yummy soup in the bread bowels.
Originally Posted By iamsally I highly recommend the Dole Whip Float. It is the Dole Whip in pineapple juice. Absolutely wonderful. You can get mint julep at the French Market in NOS and I believe at the little walk up counter to the side. Near the train station. I think the Blue Bayou still has them and probably Cafe Orleans if you are planning an expensive meal.
Originally Posted By Jenn31 A mint Julep is just so darn refreshing! I get them every day we're at the park. They're extra good on super hot days. Ditto the dole whip float! It's a drink and snack in one. It's tradition for us to get one everytime we watch the show. (you can bring it with you into the tiki room) Sitting down to watch the show with a dole whip in hand is such a nice repreive from the heat and hustle and bustle of the parks. You'll love it! Have so much fun on your upcoming trip!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Oh, so many good things. Sadly we can no longer do a lot of our old traditions, but these are the must do's on a trip (in no particular order): A ride on the train (though it will have an even more special place in our heart thanks to iamsally and the rest of the LP family). A kiss in town square. A ride on the horseless Streetcar It does not feel like a DL trip without Jungle Cruise, a dole whip at the tiki room, PotC, HM, Matterhorn, IASW, and Star Tours. I must have a meal in the Blue Bayou (but I really miss the Tahitian Terrace as well and a decent breakfast at the River Belle Terrace). Watching the performers in NOS is a must, as is a stop in the watch shop on Main Street. Remember is an absolute must. Some time in the Grand Californian is a must too (ideally staying, but if not, dining). In DCA, Soarin',ToT, Animation, the Hyperion and the factory tours are a must. As is a Corn Dog!
Originally Posted By Dabob2 Some of us find the mint juleps (non-alcoholic, of course) in DL to be too sweet. Before buying one for your whole family, you might want to try one and see if you agree with me. I know some people swear by them, but not everyone likes them. Now a Dole whip, especially on a hot day... hard to say who wouldn't like that (unless you don't like pineapple). Many people have mentioned many of my must-do's, but a few I haven't seen... Enter through the left tunnel, always. Put a few pennies in the Penny Arcade's hand crank film machines. Grab a kiss in Peter Pan's Neverland/starry sky room. Buy a little of whatever they're making fresh at the Candy Palace (hoping it's peanut brittle that day!) Throw some coins into the Wishing Well. Say a little Norwegian thing on the way up the Matterhorn in the dark (long story, and yes I know the Matterhorn isn't in Norway). Feed the ducks in the Rivers of America.
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney Dabob2-I have to go with you on whatever they are making fresh at the Candy Palace..So many delectable, bad for me items to be had there..sigh~~
Originally Posted By danyoung >...but I really miss the Tahitian Terrace as well and a decent breakfast at the River Belle Terrace...< What's wrong with the current RBT breakfast? I've eaten there after the recent change, and thought they still had a pretty decent breakfast. >A kiss in town square.< What a lovely tradition. But then I'm usually a solo visitor. Hey, where's TDLFAN when I need him???
Originally Posted By danyoung >Say a little Norwegian thing on the way up the Matterhorn in the dark (long story, and yes I know the Matterhorn isn't in Norway).< You think you can get away with throwing something like this out there with no explanation? C'mon, let's hear the long story!
Originally Posted By grammiek I must have the Mickey Mouse Ice cream sandwich. Rice Crispie treat from the shop near the Pooh Ride, and as many rides on Thunder Railroad and I can talk my husband into.
Originally Posted By grammiek I have never had a mint julip or a dole whip. I will try both of those in March when I get to go to DL again. I used to go often (about 3 times a year) but somehow missed what many of you say are "musts".
Originally Posted By Jenn31 It's so neat hearing about others Disney traditions. (must do's) Especially first rides. A lot of people here do pirates first. Whereas we always do Fantasyland first. This trip I think we may just switch it up and ride pirates first. I also never go through the left tunnel. For some reason we always go through the right? This trip we'll try the left. I'm also going to try a churro! The last and first time I had a churro was 15 years ago! (don't know why I haven't had one since) I think it would be great with a cup of market house coffee for breakfast.
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney Jenn31-you are taking your young DS. I would do Fantasyland first because the shortest line for Dumbo will happen then..just a thought...
