(Scheduled for April 10th) I feel as if I have called the Vacationistas at least twice a week for the last month trying to finalize basic details. My family and I are flying into LAX to spend a couple of days at UH and then going
DCL right after... First of all, I had no idea that there was a rumor or possibility that this ABD could have been cancelled so I am happy that I wasn't a part of the previous threads.
My initial calls to ABD were to get an idea of what time we were meeting on the first day, how much free time we received, if anything was going to be switched out for the fireworks shows, and most importantly what they were doing with the FASTPASS situation.... ALL of the information floating around described free FastPasses loaded to our tickets - a system that doesn't exist anymore.
Here is information I have gathered thus far: 1. I received my 2 boxes with two different bags, luggage tags, lanyards for family and pins 3/22/22. I called 3/23/22 because there was a postcard that said we need to download the itinerary via link sent to my email. (I saw in previous vlogs that guests received this in their box with the bags - for planning) I hadn't yet received the link and was told I would get it within the next couple of days. 3/24/22 I received an email with "Important Information" regarding changes to the itinerary. I wasn't happy about many of the changes but wasn't going to let it phase me too much.
2. I was bummed about the lack of fireworks shows but decided to enjoy the fireworks on the Wonder.
3. I called this morning to get an idea of how the free time will be spent: free time that I was hoping to enjoy riding the attractions with minimal wait time.... the Vacationista basically told me that they haven't figured it out yet since the tour is just now restarting. I asked if the ABD for April 10th was the first and she said no. I asked if I can call back around the 8th to get an update regarding the
Genie+/LL and she said that they will not have any details that quickly.... I then asked if we will need to purchase Genie+ for everyone in my family... she said probably. This part sucks. We are literally getting to GCR around 11am to eat and enjoy the parks before we meet as a group for dinner. FastPass and Fireworks were a big deal to me personally.... Day 2 was a highlight as well but was going to be hit or miss with our kids. Is the carousel and Tam O'Shanter off the itinerary as well?
My family has enjoyed the Private VIP Tour 3 times at WDW and the Classic VIP Tour once so I was expecting the VIP touch but in a group atmosphere like the Classic VIP Tour... now I don't know what to expect since all expectations have not been met.