I was just going through some other blogs and saw something that I had thought would be neat to do. I just wasn't sure how to make it possible. But it is!
The funny thing about this, is there has always been a desire to do something* similar here in the state of Florida. Now just thinking bigger! The idea is to be in Walt Disney World AND Disneyland on the same day! I would need to stay in Orlando of course at WDW. Spend some time in the park of choice... most likely Magic Kingdom. Take a late flight, that would allow me time to get to DL and into a park that same day... again, the original park.
I have to take another look at flights and talk to a friend. There is a group of us going in December to Disneyland. I am looking forward to this. I have never been to DL... let alone past Texas! I am hoping too, that this will be topped off with some other things. I need to add a night to our stay but not sure which resort.
* I have always wanted to see the sun rise on the east coast of Florida, head west doing something to spend the day arriving on the west coast of Florida and see the sun set. Get up early enough to see the sun rise at WDW, and then watch it set while at DL.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Disdates
When I first started being on the Disboards on a regular basis, I ventured in the adult and solo travelers section. There are a lot of threads there (some a bit of a duplication of the another) but the people there were welcoming and invited me to join them in for chat on Dismates.
Now, Dismates is gone, and has been for about a year. There was another chat forum that a friend created, but never had the bells and whistles we loved in chat. Chat can help increase the chance of meeting that prince, pirate or princess that one may be looking for. Well, DisneyDadNY has recreated Dismates in the form of Disdates.com! It really looks the same, with a different but nicer chat forum. He is still working on the bugs and kinks, but it looks good.
I recommend it for anyone who loves Disney and wants to meet someone who shares in that love. I also recommend that if you do sign up, fill out your profile, check the settings so you don't get emails you don't want for when someone winks or adds you to their buddy list IF you do not want these emails. You don't need to do it all in one sitting, but go through each section and modify it to fit your needs in your profile etc. I have to admit, I haven't updated my profile other than to say, I am looking for friends who love Disney (but there is a reason for that & <3 I'm spoken for). I have seen a couple friends on there already... I recognize their IDs. They just need to finish the rest to meet the needs of why they are there.
Now, there are people who will say the singles threads are not there for meeting your mate... or that chat wasn't it either. I hate to tell them that they are so wrong! I know of 5 couples right off who met there... and yes, there were some who dated others, that didn't work out... and then there are some just looking to get some. I was told that the ones who think they are going to get a guy because they sleep with them are a bit mistaken (not the exact words a guy told me) but if I used the exact word, it would be obvious who was involved. Also, it's easy to lose the respect of others for being the easy girl (or guy!). I know many of us could tell you who the players were (or trolls) of the original chat.
Now, Dismates is gone, and has been for about a year. There was another chat forum that a friend created, but never had the bells and whistles we loved in chat. Chat can help increase the chance of meeting that prince, pirate or princess that one may be looking for. Well, DisneyDadNY has recreated Dismates in the form of Disdates.com! It really looks the same, with a different but nicer chat forum. He is still working on the bugs and kinks, but it looks good.
I recommend it for anyone who loves Disney and wants to meet someone who shares in that love. I also recommend that if you do sign up, fill out your profile, check the settings so you don't get emails you don't want for when someone winks or adds you to their buddy list IF you do not want these emails. You don't need to do it all in one sitting, but go through each section and modify it to fit your needs in your profile etc. I have to admit, I haven't updated my profile other than to say, I am looking for friends who love Disney (but there is a reason for that & <3 I'm spoken for). I have seen a couple friends on there already... I recognize their IDs. They just need to finish the rest to meet the needs of why they are there.
Now, there are people who will say the singles threads are not there for meeting your mate... or that chat wasn't it either. I hate to tell them that they are so wrong! I know of 5 couples right off who met there... and yes, there were some who dated others, that didn't work out... and then there are some just looking to get some. I was told that the ones who think they are going to get a guy because they sleep with them are a bit mistaken (not the exact words a guy told me) but if I used the exact word, it would be obvious who was involved. Also, it's easy to lose the respect of others for being the easy girl (or guy!). I know many of us could tell you who the players were (or trolls) of the original chat.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Bay Lake Tower
The previews have been going on for Bay Lake Tower for DVC members and future members. AP members had their preview already and the Cast Members get an open house next week.
We started with a wonderful little show and talk about what DVC is and offers. Was really neat to go to for me having originally buying in site unseen so to speak. I first toured when my mom bought in. We did stay in 2 DVC resorts though prior to buying. There were some free gifts and then a dance party and finger food offerings. Then up to the tower.
Now seeing the studio and one bedroom (and the two together making a two bedroom) at the preview center, we needed to see the three bedroom. It's very nice.. but was surprised how small the living room is with it being designed to sleep 12 max. There isn't enough room for 12 to sit "comfortably" there. Maybe 7 but no way 12...
The BLT is ONLY for registered guests when it opens. I love the added features that they have to make sure guests only are there. Only if a registered guest brings you in, will you get in from what I was told. There are two DOUBLE check points, three if you count the BLT lobby. Check in is in the main Contemporary building.
I was disappointed also with the fact that when we went to watch Wishes, that the sound was not working outside on the observation deck as the guide said it would. I would like to be up on the observation deck to see things again in a couple months.... and I get too! My mom and I have bought in on our joint account (several months ago) and we stay there in December in a one bedroom villa. My sister is suppose to join us. We have a Magic Kingdom view!
We started with a wonderful little show and talk about what DVC is and offers. Was really neat to go to for me having originally buying in site unseen so to speak. I first toured when my mom bought in. We did stay in 2 DVC resorts though prior to buying. There were some free gifts and then a dance party and finger food offerings. Then up to the tower.
Now seeing the studio and one bedroom (and the two together making a two bedroom) at the preview center, we needed to see the three bedroom. It's very nice.. but was surprised how small the living room is with it being designed to sleep 12 max. There isn't enough room for 12 to sit "comfortably" there. Maybe 7 but no way 12...
The BLT is ONLY for registered guests when it opens. I love the added features that they have to make sure guests only are there. Only if a registered guest brings you in, will you get in from what I was told. There are two DOUBLE check points, three if you count the BLT lobby. Check in is in the main Contemporary building.
I was disappointed also with the fact that when we went to watch Wishes, that the sound was not working outside on the observation deck as the guide said it would. I would like to be up on the observation deck to see things again in a couple months.... and I get too! My mom and I have bought in on our joint account (several months ago) and we stay there in December in a one bedroom villa. My sister is suppose to join us. We have a Magic Kingdom view!
Monday, July 20, 2009
Photography at Disney
I was at Walt Disney World yesterday with a friend and her family. And there was a moment when I was thinking about photography at the World.
There are so many things you can do... and places to take photos. Giving it a different take just by letting your imagination go. I actually did not take my cameras with me this trip. It was nice. But always taking photos in my mind. Thinking angles. Do not let your mind stay the same. Take a moment and think the shot... look at it through your lens for a bit (if it is not a spur of the moment shot). You do not have to take a photo straight either. Turn it one way or the other to make it a little off angle. A friend took a photo of her stepdaughter and I as we walked ahead of them. I can't wait to see it.
Another thing... turn your flash OFF on rides like Pirates and the Haunted Mansion (you know the rides =0) They specifically ask you to not use a flash there). One really really takes away from others experience. I saw photos on someone else's blog from the HM and it really is a shame that the flash was used. Washes out the photo and the effects that Disney has created. With the different photo editing programs you can do so much. Plus, take the time to read about how the settings work on your camera. I am STILL learning about mine! I actually would like a class again to learn about some things I have forgotten from my graphic arts class in high school.
Take advantage of the photopass people too. Ask them to take photos with your own camera, or ask someone walking by to take it. Even if you are always behind the camera, or do not like the way you look, consider that this isn't just your memory..... whomever you are traveling with wants memories of you too! So get out from behind the camera and get some shots of you too.
There are so many things you can do... and places to take photos. Giving it a different take just by letting your imagination go. I actually did not take my cameras with me this trip. It was nice. But always taking photos in my mind. Thinking angles. Do not let your mind stay the same. Take a moment and think the shot... look at it through your lens for a bit (if it is not a spur of the moment shot). You do not have to take a photo straight either. Turn it one way or the other to make it a little off angle. A friend took a photo of her stepdaughter and I as we walked ahead of them. I can't wait to see it.
Another thing... turn your flash OFF on rides like Pirates and the Haunted Mansion (you know the rides =0) They specifically ask you to not use a flash there). One really really takes away from others experience. I saw photos on someone else's blog from the HM and it really is a shame that the flash was used. Washes out the photo and the effects that Disney has created. With the different photo editing programs you can do so much. Plus, take the time to read about how the settings work on your camera. I am STILL learning about mine! I actually would like a class again to learn about some things I have forgotten from my graphic arts class in high school.
Take advantage of the photopass people too. Ask them to take photos with your own camera, or ask someone walking by to take it. Even if you are always behind the camera, or do not like the way you look, consider that this isn't just your memory..... whomever you are traveling with wants memories of you too! So get out from behind the camera and get some shots of you too.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Good Night Kiss
I was feeling a little.... quiet tonight and started to look through a variety of youtube videos that I have marked as my favorites. One of them is for the Good Night Kiss at the Magic Kingdom. I had read about it somewhere on the Dis and when I got to see it, it was pure magic. The videos I had seen, have never been able to do it justice in my opinion. Seeing it in person, waiting in anticipation, up on the hub or just down main street. I think the hub is better from the couple times I have seen it. You have to be patient and there are times I am told that it may not play. I can hardly wait to go back and wait for it... though I admit, I would like to be with friends talking or with someone special. I hope you can get to see it in person sometime soon!
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
My DVC future resort thought
When I was at WDW in May with my sister and my mom, we did the DVC tour so my sister could take a look around and get the info etc. While we were there, the guide we had made a comment that got me thinking. It was innocent and the little that he said, well, planted this seed in my head. I let it sit for almost 2 months now and I still think that there is a possibility that this could one day be...
Years ago, there was going to be a few other resorts built. This guide brought this up, and said too, that there is that nice big area over by the Polynesian that isn't being used. He also made particular reference to the Venetian Resort that was at one time to be built there. I am thinking that this could be the next DVC to be built with what little he said.
PS: if Joe Black posts on his Disney blog (Disney by Joe) after reading this and back dates it... it is a stolen idea! LOL I have the text to prove it.
Years ago, there was going to be a few other resorts built. This guide brought this up, and said too, that there is that nice big area over by the Polynesian that isn't being used. He also made particular reference to the Venetian Resort that was at one time to be built there. I am thinking that this could be the next DVC to be built with what little he said.
PS: if Joe Black posts on his Disney blog (Disney by Joe) after reading this and back dates it... it is a stolen idea! LOL I have the text to prove it.
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