And I can’t wait to forget it all!It feels like learning a whole new language!
And I can’t wait to forget it all!It feels like learning a whole new language!
Just wanted to follow up. Was it was you expected? Was the Universal day more enjoyable with the Express Passes? Even during a busy time like December? We are going during Spring Break, so I'm sure we'll face a similar situation to yours. Thanks
I am so glad the fast pass scheduling went well. I do hope you are able to enjoy your vacation. I can't wait to hear your thoughts after you get back!So today was our FP day. I am very happy with what we were able to get, considering our party size and week we are going. Again, thank you to this board for all the advice. No way I would have known about AK day positioning, HS tiers (and new tiers) and everything else needed to have a successful FP morning.
That being said, man that process sucks! You can just feel the stress, especially as you are going after your "must dos". Every time you have to click something, you feel like someone else is getting ahead of you! I can't imagine going through that not knowing all the tips / tricks. The average guest is just so far behind the curve.
After I finished, and went back to bed, I felt a wave of calm come over me. It's nice to have that over with.
Everything appears to be set now. I just hope we win the RotR early BG lottery. I am firmly in the camp of the RotR BG process has no place in DW's current heavy planning environment, but it is what it is for now.
That's exactly how I feel.but it makes me feel like Disney is really becoming unfriendly towards young kids...
Me too. I also am one that didn’t mind the planning when it was Dh & I, but it’s very hard to do with little kids b/c they require too much flexibility.That's exactly how I feel.
It's funny, I'm the exact opposite. I loved planning out our days when my daughter was little (4-5) and now that she is going to college I would prefer NOT to plan too much with just my husband and I and just do what we want. Our lives were so structured for so long with having a child, we were always on a schedule....it's nice to not be now.That's exactly how I feel.
I don’t mind & actually like the planning. What I don’t like is that the planning allows very little flexibility which is something you need when going with little kids. So you spend all this time planning & have to scratch it all when you get there if you need to adjust b/c the park structure leaves very little room for adjustment while there.It's funny, I'm the exact opposite. I loved planning out our days when my daughter was little (4-5) and now that she is going to college I would prefer NOT to plan too much with just my husband and I and just do what we want. Our lives were so structured for so long with having a child, we were always on a schedule....it's nice to not be now.
You've been following along / posting on this thread for awhile, thanks!It's funny, I'm the exact opposite. I loved planning out our days when my daughter was little (4-5) and now that she is going to college I would prefer NOT to plan too much with just my husband and I and just do what we want. Our lives were so structured for so long with having a child, we were always on a schedule....it's nice to not be now.
It was a LITTLE easier, but back then we always got the deluxe or premium dining plan, so three reservations per day. Also, I would have PREFERRED being able to book 3 fast passes in advance as apposed to not knowing what fastpass was going to be available and having to run back and forth to the kiosks. I would prefer the old way now, and would have preferred the current way then. I know I am probably in the minority on that one though! I usually had our days planned down to the hour and my daughter always worked better on a set schedule. I realize that is not for everyone. We now go with the flow a LOT more and often wake up with no fast passes and no dining reservations. We schedule what we want that day based on what is available or maybe the night before and just schedule a couple of dining reservations. That obviously would not work with a large group, but that's what I would prefer for my own family.You've been following along / posting on this thread for awhile, thanks!
I'm curious though. It sounds like it's been 14 or so years since your daughter was 4-5. DisneyWorld was very different then. The planning was nowhere near what it is now. Also, you could change plans much more easily. Do you think you would have still enjoyed the planning with your young child, if it was as intense / inflexible as it is now?
I did see that this morning, thanks! We were able to get MFSR and SDD on different days. My boys are huge Star Wars fans and I'd rather FP Slinky since the line is in the sun. Hopefully on one of our two RD days at HS, we can knock out MMRR via standby. Having 3 tier one rides open is a great thing. I think it will really spread the crowds out.@JakeAZ: You may not be aware of this or care, but FP+ for MMRR became available today. It's a Tier 1 at DHs, along with MFSR and SDD, so perhaps you wouldn't want it anyway. Just thought you might like to know.
That's great. Sounds like you've got everything under control. 12 people, though! Wow. My limit is 2, and only if one of those people is me!I did see that this morning, thanks! We were able to get MFSR and SDD on different days. My boys are huge Star Wars fans and I'd rather FP Slinky since the line is in the sun. Hopefully on one of our two RD days at HS, we can knock out MMRR. Having 3 tier one rides open is a great thing. I think it will really spread the crowds out.
We have not, but we basically set up our trip to give us two chances with arriving at HS before the park opens. This is my only stress point left. I am hopeful we can snag an early BG (being able to ride sometime before say 2). We have dinners that can't be changed at this point at different parks on both days. I hope we don't have to choose one over the other. I do read that thread quite a bit. Seeing that all BGs are gone within 1 minute most days is crazy. I'm assuming the hours for our week (before Easter) will be extended, so my guess is 7am openings. The more time that ride can run, the better.I haven't read every post on this thread, but I assume you haven't done RotR yet. Just wanted to say--no spoilers, don't worry--that it's extraordinary and well worth all the nonsense one currently needs in order to get a boarding group. Make sure to keep updated on the RotR BG thread. There are no spoilers there and it's carefully moderated so that any even kinda spoilers are immediately expunged.
Definitely--about the more hours. One of RotR's most successful days was one with extended park hours.We have not, but we basically set up our trip to give us two chances with arriving at HS before the park opens. This is my only stress point left. I am hopeful we can snag an early BG (being able to ride sometime before say 2). We have dinners that can't be changed at this point at different parks on both days. I hope we don't have to choose one over the other. I do read that thread quite a bit. Seeing that all BGs are gone within 1 minute most days is crazy. I'm assuming the hours for our week (before Easter) will be extended, so my guess is 7am openings. The more time that ride can run, the better.
Thanks!May the Force be with you.
We also scheduled one evening over at HS for this purpose. It's a very heavy HS / Star Wars trip!nd you and your Star Wars-loving kids will LOVE Galaxy's Edge. It's beautifully designed and executed. We haven't been there at night yet, and I'm looking forward to doing that on our upcoming trip.