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ariel1981 276.7 #756
I am from Melbourne Australia, and despite only being to DL twice, I am a HUGE fan! And my passion is slowly rubbing off on my 5 year old son :)
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276.7 #756 (DL Qual #1906)
Hi guys!!!! I'm coming to New York and Disneyland with my mini in November and was thinking of taking him to see The Lion King on Broadway. He will be 7. Does anyone recommend other shows or the best place to arrange tickets? (I'm in australia :) ) Cheers 😊
Wait you do know Disneyland is not in New York right? 😜 - CourtyAstroBlisters
431.2 #289 7:52PM
I think when you're flying across the world to the US it's the same place to them. - Westcoast 60.9 #3553 8:46PM
Yeah, it seems like a huge difference to us, but for people traveling overseas, it's all one destination 😊 - Spoonful_O_Sugar 435.8 #283 8:55PM
Hehe!!!!! I do!!!! But we have 5 days in New York before heading back to LA. - ariel1981 276.7 #756 8:57PM
Well have a great time!! I have never been to New York! - CourtyAstroBlisters 431.2 #289 9:10PM
I recommend getting the NY City Pass. Admissions to so many places, you will never see it all in 5 days. (Does not include Broadway shows though). I know that in Time Square there is a place you can buy broadway tickets, for same day shows, that have not sold yet. - AZDisney 242.6 #1073 9:11PM
I should say they sell them at a discount. Have fun! I love NY! It is the best big city I have visited. - AZDisney 242.6 #1073 9:19PM
I 💜NYC - Plumiegirl 3321.9 #10 9:28PM
I went NYC almost 10 years ago. I went to the place in Time Square that AZDisney mentioned. I think it is called TKTS. There was a really long line to buy the discounted tickets to all the different shows. - PrincessTianna 83.0 #3232 10:27PM
He's 7....Lion King! Hands down. Enjoy! - MrsSchnooks
570.6 #192 9:25PM
I agree! It's a great show, and will definitely keep him entertained! - duckchub 288.7 #676 10:53PM
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Lion King - fab5
10.1 #6711 9:41PM
The Lion King will be back at the Pantages Theater in LA in November, too. Maybe Newsies in NY, Lion King in LA? - JustCantWait
778.7 #122 11:10PM
276.7 #756 (DL Qual #1906)
209 days til I arrive in Anaheim for 14 glorious Disney days with my mini and my parents!!! ✨👍🎉😬
Wow!! I'm sure ur gonna be able to hit everything in both parks a FEW TIMES (more like A BUNCH!!) while ur here! LET THE COUNT DOWN BEGIIIINNNN! =oD - meghannandalex
23.0 #4809 12:44AM
You'll have so much fun. Glad you have a date to count down to - Mrs.mouse
420.1 #306 1:44AM
Have a great trip! - ElectricMayhemMom
310.5 #555 6:52AM
14 days, now that's a Disney trip.✌❤🐭 - Hop-Low
195.2 #1694 7:14AM
276.7 #756 (DL Qual #1906)
Hi everyone!! I'm still debating on this premium pass for our trip in November :) If the 4 of us do character dining or a park tour etc, do we ALL get the discount or just the passholder? Thanks guys!!!!
If you have one check, you can use it. I don't think you can use it for 4 separate checks. - Oinker34
867.7 #104 3:41PM
This. We've also had problems (though not everytime) when the ap last name and cc last name are not the same (ie my ap and bf's cc) - Pixarprincess 531.4 #214 3:47PM
we've always had to have the passholder pay if it is with a credit/debit card but cash is never questioned ;) and we've had up to 6 on one check, but I'm guessing it would include your entire party/bill :) - Lola027 444.8 #277 3:50PM
Thank you:) also the last trip we did we have 5 day hopper tickets and asked about adding 2 days when we arrived (we opted not to do universal/Legoland) and only paid $5 per person per day. Do you know if they still do that?! - ariel1981
276.7 #756 3:56PM
Just do it!! - Sfarrell
12.2 #6179 4:11PM
276.7 #756 (DL Qual #1906)
Hello everyone!!! Haven't been on the boards for a while but, after dad breaking his back 2 weeks before our booked trip in November, he is on the road to recovery and we are re-booked!!!!! Yay!!!!!! So will be there from 15-28 November :)
Sounds like you've got lots of time for dad to continue healing. Hope he's back to normal as quickly as possible! That must have been awful! Have fun looking forward to your trip! - meridafan
1032.2 #84 10:15PM
Sorry to hear about your dad's injury, but I am glad to hear he is recovering and that you were able to rebook. You all have much fun to look forward to in November :) - DisLUVney
333.4 #451 10:25PM
Hope he heals quickly and you have a wonderful time when you get here! - MrsSchnooks
570.6 #192 10:32PM
Thanks everyone! I am so excited. But not quite as much as my little boy!!!! Are the discounts for premium pass holders worth the extra? It would cost me $330 for a 10 day pass from australia. - ariel1981
276.7 #756 10:38PM
Check out the cost of the 14 day park hopper. We get that in NZ and its only about $10 more. It's great if you are doing something else during the day and just want to pop over for tea or fireworks. Enjoy your holiday in November! - DisneylandKiwi 3.5 #17531 11:52PM
The premium discount is currently 20% on merchandise and 15% on food. If you will have a car, the parking is included, which saves $15/day. If you know how much you spent on your last trip, perhaps you can see if that will be worth the difference. Premium passes are US$649 right now, so if you decide to do it, just one of you needs to get the AP. - bluefairy 627.0 #173 2:22AM
276.7 #756 (DL Qual #1906)
Hi everyone :) With 16 days til we arrived we had to cancel our trip after dads accident :( We are hoping to come in March next year. We were booked at the HoJo in a kids suite and this room isn't available in March. Can anyone suggest another hotel walking distance that has a similar set up in the 2 separate sleeping rooms? Our brochures here in Australia only have a couple of hotels in them! Tha More...
We usually stay at desert inn and its right across the street and has 2 rooms with 2 queen beds in each room and is very cheap and they also have a room that has 2 queen beds and a door that separates a couch that folds to a bed. Not sure how many beds you need... But we like it there cuz of price and convience. You can also look at google earth to check out hotels around - brodysmommy
243.6 #1060 9:19PM
I would also recommend Desert Inn. Within walking distance and 2 rooms with a small living room area with sofa bed separating the two. - PoppinsWoo 254.8 #961 9:26PM
The Portifino has a kids suite with a bunk bed , and pull out couch bed, a little table and chair set. The room is separated by French doors. - 7mouskedoodles
161.1 #2137 9:30PM
We have stayed there many times. It's a slightly longer walk than the HoJo but we have been happy. Clean rooms and we have always had good service. Check their Internet rates, they change often - PrincessKristin 774.5 #124 9:34PM
We usually stay at desert inn and its right across the street and has 2 rooms with 2 queen beds in each room and is very cheap and they also have a room that has 2 queen beds and a door that separates a couch that folds to a bed. Not sure how many beds you need... But we like it there cuz of price and convience. You can also look at google earth to check out hotels around - brodysmommy
243.6 #1060 9:19PM
I would also recommend Desert Inn. Within walking distance and 2 rooms with a small living room area with sofa bed separating the two. - PoppinsWoo 254.8 #961 9:26PM
The Portifino has a kids suite with a bunk bed , and pull out couch bed, a little table and chair set. The room is separated by French doors. - 7mouskedoodles
161.1 #2137 9:30PM
We have stayed there many times. It's a slightly longer walk than the HoJo but we have been happy. Clean rooms and we have always had good service. Check their Internet rates, they change often - PrincessKristin 774.5 #124 9:34PM
276.7 #756 (DL Qual #1906)
Needs prayers and pixie dust from the MW family. With 20 day til we were due to arrive in Anaheim for a DL trip with my son and my parents, my father fell off a ladder outside today and has fractured his spine :( He will be ok and it could have been so much worse but no traveling and 2 months in a back brace :( We will have to re-plan our trip from Australia to celebrate when he's recovered
Disneyland will be waiting for you! Hope your Dad hets the rest, care, & time he needs to recover fully! *sprinkles pixie dust* - MomWithAJuiceBoxBuzz
922.0 #94 7:19AM
I'm so sorry! Prayers and pixie dust coming your way! - MrsSchnooks
570.6 #192 7:19AM
God works in amazing ways!!!! Looks to me like he had your father in the palm of his hand. Sending pixie dust and prayers your way! Disneyland will be here and waiting with open arms for your return. ✨✨✨✨🙏 - PanPiratePoppyCock
206.9 #1528 9:47AM
Take good care of him. Your trip will be be more meaningful when you get there.. I'm so sorry this happened but like you said, it could have been much worse! Pixie dust coming your way! ✨💫✨💫✨ - melissa_ficent
317.5 #528 11:36AM
276.7 #756 (DL Qual #1906)
Hi there! Is anyone able to tell me the tax rates and charges added to character dining? Thank you do much :)
CA sales tax is 8.75% - Mouse4life
1037.7 #82 8:16PM
Sales tax is different by county - cesium55 529.7 #215 8:22PM
OC sales tax is 8.75% - debbiev 58.6 #3585 8:26PM
^ what she said, cities and counties can also add a sales tax - Mouse4life 1037.7 #82 8:28PM
In San Diego it's 7.75% - princessamandamarie 213.0 #1441 8:29PM
Depends on which part of Dan Diego you are in. Also, with the character dining they add in the tip as well as the tax. - Lelundrial 339.6 #430 8:30PM
OC sales tax is 7.75% isn't it? - IDVandalSkipperCM 1290.2 #63 8:33PM
You are correct IDVandalSkipperCM, it's 7.75% - debbiev 58.6 #3585 9:30PM
Thank you very much!!! - ariel1981
276.7 #756 9:41PM
I think if you buy the character dining tickets beforehand the tax and gratuity was included. At least, that's how it used to be a couple years ago. Things change. Especially prices. 😩💸 - luv2laffhahahaha
97.1 #3056 8:02AM
A friend told me if you book things like goofy's kitchen through get away today online they didnt pay sales tax. Check it out, i have not done it myself, just what i was told - DlandDude
259.5 #911 8:41AM
276.7 #756 (DL Qual #1906)
Hi everyone!!!! 3 weeks and we will be there :) I wondered what the best viewing for WOC is? We were looking at doing the picnic but weren't sure if that's the best way to go. I knew you guys would have suggestions!!!!! Thank you and can't wait to be there!!!
I personally haven't done the picnics but I've heard mixed reviews. Depending on what your budget is, you can consider one of the dinner packages from Ariel's grotto or Wine Country Trattoria. I've seen WoC from the bridge and it was amazing just because you have a good view without obstructions in front of you and no fast passes needed just make sure you get there early enough to sve seats. But really any place you watch it you'll enjoy it. - TikiJOSEsWingman
329.5 #473 6:07PM
Agree. You don't need an expensive dinner pkg. to enjoy WOC - debbiev 58.6 #3585 8:19PM
We always do the dinner package and its worth it but I have also watched from other places and enjoy ed it :) - tiggertwin
317.8 #526 8:43PM
Thanks everyone :) I was looking at the Carthay Circle option too as I think only need entree and appetizer/dessert. Traveling with a mini so as happy as I am to line up super early not sure how early could with him!!!! - ariel1981
276.7 #756 9:42PM
If you do go with the Carthay Circle option, it is gorgeous and the food is delicious. So worth it! - LemmeBrwThtTop 3.1 #25690 10:03PM
If you're there between Fri-Sun, the second show of WOC, most of the time, isn't that crowded. - BaseballMickey_CM
2802.6 #16 9:51PM
Good advice!!! Thank you :) - ariel1981 276.7 #756 10:01PM
276.7 #756 (DL Qual #1906)
29 sleeps til I fly out from Australia with my mini for 2 weeks at DL!!! I'm so excited! Has anyone done the Adventures by Disney one day Hollywood family vacation that includes a tour at Walt Disney Studios?!
Woo hoo! Hopefully someone can answer your question. - Vegan7LuvsStitch
798.6 #116 3:40PM
I have not done the tour, but I wanted to say happy travels and I hope the time passes quickly! It will be a beautiful time to visit the parks (and CA!) - Spoonful_O_Sugar
435.8 #283 3:42PM
TrueFromOzLovesDisney I have :) I went in 2010 but this is my present to myself for (almost!!) finishing my degree :) - ariel1981
276.7 #756 1:57AM
Safe travels when you go and have a great time when you go...also congrats on almost finishing your degree :) - cdeley
392.0 #341 6:23AM
276.7 #756 (DL Qual #1906)
Hi all! I'm coming to DL in 65 days!!!! Is anyone able to point me in the direction of where I can find ride closures? I searched posts and saw Roger Rabbit closed!!!! I've been twice in 3 years and it's been closed both times :(
If you call a day or 2 before you get there they can let you know what rides are on sesonal refurbs, or getting decorated, or not working. Just call the night or day before you go - NeverlandClub
314.5 #540 6:42PM
Indiana Jones will be closed. What dates are your trip? That may help. - IDVandalSkipperCM
1290.2 #63 6:45PM
Thanks for this post! I was wonder the same thing! We go in 31 days! - templeclan
54.8 #3652 9:58PM
I'm so disappointed Indiana jones will be closed!!! My little boy was just tall enough to ride and one of my favorites!!!!! - ariel1981
276.7 #756 5:04AM
276.7 #756 (DL Qual #1906)
Good morning MW (well night time for me in Melbourne!!) Been ages since I've posted so just wanted to say hello and 111 days til I finally get to take a trip back to DL!! ✈🇺🇸🎢
Good morning..I mean good night to you! :) and that's so awesome, you'll be at DL before you know it! 👍 - gigibunny2
242.7 #1072 7:11AM
Good morning or Good evening! Hope you have a fun countdown - Tealtownfan
692.3 #144 7:16AM
Good morning/night. It will fly by quickly and you will be immersed in Disney magic before you know it. I hope you have a great time! - MightyWhitey
648.3 #164 8:47AM
welcome back to the boards! Hope you have a magical time in Disneyland in 110 more days! - BriarBeauty
60.7 #3560 8:56AM
276.7 #756 (DL Qual #1906)
I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to all the MWers in the park over the last few days. I'm in Australia and would have loved to have been there but I have felt all the buzz, the excitement and joy thanks to all your pictures and posts! Thank goodness for MW!!! ✨👏
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276.7 #756 (DL Qual #1906)
Hi everyone! I wondered if I may ask a big favor?! I'm surprising my son with a trip to DL in November (we live in Australia!) I am putting together a package for him with all the tickets etc but would love to put in a "letter" with some character signatures on it!! If anyone is able to email me or post some character autographs I would be do thankful! I'm happy to pay any postage costs! He will b More...
Calling @Dave!!! - BaseballMickey_CM
2802.6 #16 5:42PM
Email Disney! They sent my daughter a autographed pic of the princesses! - Mrsblue
692.4 #143 5:39PM
Oh great idea mrsblue! Thank you. Is there a specific email address? - ariel1981 276.7 #756 5:41PM
There is an address you can mail a letter to, and they can send you a personalized picture with what you want on it signed by his favorite character (if it's reasonable 8 dot think they do charcters who are super obscure) I will look for the address tonight :) - Raeofsunshine 10.6 #6555 7:18PM
walt disney world communications p.o. box 10040 lake buena vista, fl 32830-0040
Send them a letter and they will send A picture back. I hope this will be helpful an hopefully special for your son.
I am planning on a day trip next week so I can get other autographs as well. :) - Raeofsunshine 10.6 #6555 7:29PM
Raeofsunshine you are just as your name says!!! Thank you so much ✨ - ariel1981 276.7 #756 8:05PM
No problem! I'm here to help ☺ if you need any other character signatures, let me know :) - Raeofsunshine 10.6 #6555 5:28PM
276.7 #756 (DL Qual #1906)
✨paging KShea970!!✨ Check out what crossed halfway around the world today!!!! My miniMWer was so excited, he took this and his chrissykins button to school for show and tell!!! Thank you so much 😊
Awesome. You are bringing him up right! - PrincessDuckie
581.0 #187 6:42AM
That is wonderful ✨ - Tealtownfan
692.3 #144 6:45AM
Oh yay!!!! You made my day with this! He's so cute. - KylaShea
533.2 #213 10:09AM
276.7 #756 (DL Qual #1906)
Not live but from a DL trip from Australia in 1997!! ✨Maynard ✨was the skipper on our Jungle Cruise and I still remember how much fun it was
Bet he was a blast! Thank you for sharing - dimplesdanie
607.5 #178 6:49AM
Very cool! - Spoonful_O_Sugar
435.8 #283 6:49AM
Great pic! Love Maynard! - jacdanfan
2607.4 #19 11:51AM
MW Celeb right there!!! - ThinkThinkThink
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