the_Meirkat 5 Posted June 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 One other thing to remember is that you can add park hopping to a base ticket at any time. I usually tell people not to buy it until they're sure they're going to use it. You may find that one park per day is plenty, in which case you'll save yourselves some money. :)I hadn't thought of adding PH after the fact. That's a terrific suggestions, especially since my niece and her family (5 year old and infant) are First Timers. One park a day may be absolutely all they can do. Maybe I should just plan on NOT buying PH and plan a touch more carefully for park-going. Thank you for the tip! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 my Golden. The other dog is a Shar-Pei and more cat than dog, so no worries there.We need pictures please :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_Meirkat 5 Posted June 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 I absolutely agree with that. I will note that Disney wants you to have one full day now left on your ticket if you add extra days. I have not confirmed that applies to adding park hopping yet. So don't wait until the last possible minute to extend tickets? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_Meirkat 5 Posted June 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 Welcome I would also recommend getting a full hoop up site and with the size of your group I would request to be near a comfort station. You will also have a better chance to park 2 vehicles at a site on the full hook up loops. I am assuming ya'll will have multiple vehicles with the size of your group. I would rent a 6 seat cart from an outside company. I also wanted to mention that there are internal buses that stop near the entrance of all loops that go anywhere you need in the campground that your mother on her scooter and some of the crew could use to haul baby equipment. Hello! Thanks so much for the welcome! Yup, we'll definitely have multiple vehicles. And multiple bikes, and multiple coolers, and multiple...you get the idea. :) So parking will be an issue, no doubt. Is there an overflow sort of lot where we could park the "extra" cars for the week? Internal buses?! Oh, this is wonderful to hear! That will definitely make getting all of us and the gear out and about! Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 So don't wait until the last possible minute to extend tickets? I only mentioned it because you used to be able to extend it even after the last day was used. Didn't want anyone caught unawares. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_Meirkat 5 Posted June 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 Welcome!!! There is so much to do right at the Fort that getting tickets for only half your stay is great.Take the kids fishing, go to the pool, play games, relax, and go to the campfire with Chip n Dale.Hello, and thank you! That is precisely what I was thinking, trying to plan everything out. (Not entirely sure how I ended up Julie, Cruise Director, but I'm trying to "own" the position.) I want everyone to have time to just flake out and roam around while enjoying the Disney magic. Not to be morbid, but this will likely be the last big trip with my mom and I don't want to miss a minute, rushing around. I am hoping to keep our pace slow enough to savor every moment. The campfire with Chip 'n Dale is one thing I am most looking forward to! I've been one other time, when I was seven. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_Meirkat 5 Posted June 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 We just made two Mickey lampposts. Start early it took us a while to get all the pieces. Unless you live in Florida you have to order them. We had to use amazon to get the globes we wanted.Most of the bike rides took us fifteen minutes. You need lights after dark. It is really dark in some areas.I have a list of the necessary parts. Was it very difficult? I think I'm reasonably handy but I don't do electric stuff. Really hoping my fourteen year old and I can figure it out. I love the look of the Mickey lamps! So cute! Okay, so this may be the corniest thing ever, but I am making headlamps for my younger campers. Dewalt has these useful battery lights on a headband. I've been experimenting with adding ears to headbands, made from glow sticks that are easily replaceable. My husband thinks I've lost my mind. I have Disney-it is something fierce these days! P.S. Your pup is a cutie! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Retired and Happy (Ken) 101 Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 Hi Meir... Even though we live within sight of the Mountain, we haven't been to the LaserShow in about 10 years, but have promised the kids we will go this summer, probably before we take off for Dollywood in a few weeks. Sorry I forgot to mention the internal busses. Unless we are close to the Settlement, we always use the internal busses to get to either the Outpost or the Settlement. If we're in 100-300, 400, 700, and maybe a few others we walk to the Settlement to catch either the boat to MK or the bus to the Outpost. And before someone else chimes in, we ALWAYS use Disney transportation to go anywhere on property. We NEVER drive to the parks, beaches, resorts, etc. In theory you are supposed to keep only one vehicle at a campsite (not always enforced), but there is what is called the overflow lot near the checkin building for any extra vehicles....not including GC's and scooters. You will need parking permits for the windshield of each vehicle including the camping vehicles. the permits are also good for free parking anywhere on Disney property including the parking lots for the Parks if you choose to drive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 Here's my suggestion.... Don't hop. We don't anymore and I don't miss it. 1 park a day with my son (who is 5) is perfect. You don't HAVE to. Use that $60 pp and go to the HDDR with your family. THAT will be something they remember. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 Yes, there is an overflow lot to park extra cars. "Officially" the rule is one vehicle per campsite, and the rest of the vehicles in the overflow, but in reality, if they fit on the pavement, you can have two vehicles at each site. and yes there are internal busses, and they are accessible, but as I said, it takes so long to load and unload the scooter on the internal buses, and the ride is so short, that someone can drive the scooter on the sidewalks to the main bus stop or boat dock faster than the bus can take you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
red...Susan 37 Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 The lamppost are not hard but they are nerve racking. The drilling of the large globe is a little scary. If you want to private message me I can give you the part numbers we used and answer any more in depth details. DH made mine in March Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 Here's my suggestion.... Don't hop. We don't anymore and I don't miss it. 1 park a day with my son (who is 5) is perfect. You don't HAVE to. Use that $60 pp and go to the HDDR with your family. THAT will be something they remember. Great suggestion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 Here's my suggestion.... Don't hop. Great suggestion. AgreeUnless you've been to WDW so many times that you've reached the point where you're cherry picking specific attractions in multiple parks, I don't think the time and effort for such a large group to park hop is worth it. Even now, where it's free, I don't park hop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Retired and Happy (Ken) 101 Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 About the only time we park hop is when we finish a park one of us likes less than another...EPCOT for DW and AK for me. Then we will sometimes go back to the MK for some evening time (or a fudge run), and it's only a quick boat ride back to the Fort. It's really something we could do without. Glad the mickey lamps were mentioned. I have some repair work to do on two of mine. That plastic globe will crack when it is knocked over. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Santa ... Shannon 160 Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 I hop. But typically only one day. My traveling partners, my wife and mother, have no interest in DHS. So, I let them sleep in while I hit DHS, then meet them at AK. A half a day at AK is usually plenty, and my morning at DHS is enough to hit the highlights for me. So, it may be worth it to get hoppers for those who will use them. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 We hop, a lot, but there are only 2 of us, and we're there for a long enough chunk of time that we're never looking to do an entire park (or most of one) in a single day. A lot of times our hopping revolves around a meal at a particular place, or a "hey do you feel like...." And sometimes just for giggles we hit multiple parks in a day. But y'all know I'm crazy like that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 We hop, a lot, but there are only 2 of us, and we're there for a long enough chunk of time that we're never looking to do an entire park (or most of one) in a single day. A lot of times our hopping revolves around a meal at a particular place, or a "hey do you feel like...." And sometimes just for giggles we hit multiple parks in a day. But y'all know I'm crazy like that. Nuckin Futs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Nuckin Futs. Hey, just because I've lost count of the number of times I've gone to 4 parks in one day... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_Meirkat 5 Posted July 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Hey, just because I've lost count of the number of times I've gone to 4 parks in one day... All FOUR Parks in one day?! I don't think I was ever up to that, even at my most-Disney-fit! Wow! I bow to your superior enthusiasm and stamina. Now, about those waffles.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 I did four parks in one day with Mo and some other Wild Womenz in Jan. One of my best days ever! :rollercoaster: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 All FOUR Parks in one day?! I don't think I was ever up to that, even at my most-Disney-fit! Wow! I bow to your superior enthusiasm and stamina. Now, about those waffles.... Eh, that's child's play, I know folks that have been to a headliner at SEVEN parks in one day, then finished the night at Pleasure Island...... Yes, they started the morning at Bush Gardens in Tampa, then bounced over to Universal and did a headliner in each of those parks, then over to the 4 parks at Disney, then ended the evening (next morning) with the HOOPLA at the Adventurer's Club. I also know folks that have been to the Magic Kingdom AND Disneyland on the same day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 All FOUR Parks in one day?! I don't think I was ever up to that, even at my most-Disney-fit! Wow! I bow to your superior enthusiasm and stamina. Now, about those waffles.... Everytime I say "we're just crazy" my SIL says, "we're not crazy, we're enthusiastic!" As for stamina... 3am dance parties definitely help keep you awake. Although those dance moves should never be seen by another living being. :rofl2: I did four parks in one day with Mo and some other Wild Womenz in Jan. One of my best days ever! :rollercoaster: :heartsmiley: I also know folks that have been to the Magic Kingdom AND Disneyland on the same day. A 6 park coast-to-coast mission is on the list... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 Eh, that's child's play, I know folks that have been to a headliner at SEVEN parks in one day, then finished the night at Pleasure Island...... Yes, they started the morning at Bush Gardens in Tampa, then bounced over to Universal and did a headliner in each of those parks, then over to the 4 parks at Disney, then ended the evening (next morning) with the HOOPLA at the Adventurer's Club. I also know folks that have been to the Magic Kingdom AND Disneyland on the same day.Sil's friends pulled off both coasts in 24 hours. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 Sil's friends pulled off both coasts in 24 hours. Love it!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 I pulled off two dole whips in ten minutes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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