I am a military wife, mother to 2 wonderful boys, and a Doula. I spent grades k-2 just blocks from Disneyland. A love was born then and there! My boys are growing up with the same love, even with living in Washington.
Thank you all! It took me 6 rides through to get all the shots to not be super blurry. Good thing it's one of my favorite attractions :) - Disneycrazymom99.5 #3040 2-10-13 10:00AMLike Reply
Had a fabulous day at Disney with my DS4. He said, "This was the best day ever! I got ice cream, Daisy talked to me, and I got to ride tower of terror!" Daisy really did say "hi" to him. Made his day. He was telling everyone that would li More...
That is great! Glad he had a great Disney day!!! - Boundin425.0 #299 2-3-13 12:38AMLike Reply
Ha ha! I get it! - Princess Daisy 156.6 #2198 2-2-13 10:34PM
We can't just has a penguin walkin around. We gots to get you back to da zoo! The people at the zoo will treat you real respectable like! - BlueberryCrusader 650.7 #161 2-2-13 10:37PM
Wow! I just got the best birthday present from my hubby! I opened a bag with my "ears" inside and a note. He gave me a mommy and me trip to DL! He bought plane tickets, booked the hotel, AND took leave (time off) so he could take care of More...
*Tender. Isn't it fun? Those guys are so nice and they love their job. And everyone stares at you wondering how you got to sit there. - SueBayou2012.0 #34 11-5-12 6:21PMLike Reply
It was so pretty. Loved watching everyone look up and snap pics. It's funny how rainbows and Disney both turn people into big kids :) - Disneycrazymom99.5 #3040 8-29-12 12:45AMLike Reply
My boys got a RAK today while waiting for GRR. They are wearing their Perry shirts and a man asked if it was ok to talk to my kids. Then he showed them a picture he drew of Perry at animation academy. Then he gave them the picture! My boy More...
T minus 4 hours and counting until we are in DL. My boys still think we are driving back home to WA! Can't wait to see their reactions!
They were in the hotel room. My oldest said the bed looked like the one in Disneyland. We just said oh really? When we walked toward Disney (after talking them into going to a park) they didn't realize where we were until we hit the crosswalk. Realized we were at Disneyland and asked if that's where we were going. Asked them if they wanted to. A resounding "yes!" with jumping up and down and saying thank you thank you! - Disneycrazymom99.5 #3040 8-21-12 6:34PMLike(9) Reply
Awwww! So sweet. Have a good time. - LaPearleNoir 573.4 #192 8-21-12 6:37PM
That's awesome ... I'm sure they'll have plenty of fuuuuun hopefully I see u I'm heading there now should be there in about 20 min:) - TINO 372.2 #369 8-21-12 6:38PM
An hour and a half from DL and the boys just fell asleep. Good chance they will just wake up at the hotel. Can't wait to see their reactions! - Disneycrazymom99.5 #3040 8-21-12 3:25PMLike(2) Reply
Yay! One more sleep until we are in DL! We spent the last 2 days in Crescent City and the redwoods. Now we are spending the day in Santa Cruz boardwalk. My boys still don't know about our DL trip! Won't tell them until they either figure More...
I will be there on Fri-Sun. I'm excited too..and I'm not even taking kiddos!! Driving the long 5 hr drive on either Thursday night or Friday morning. YAY! - yellowtonka237.7 #1136 8-20-12 9:19AMLike(1) Reply
I love that whole route you just took..its soo nice and cool this time of year - JollyRoger51873.9 #39 8-20-12 11:53AMLike Reply
It's been really fun. Even went over the golden gate bridge. Weather is finally warm enough for the beach. And we are really enjoying the whole experience. - Disneycrazymom 99.5 #3040 8-20-12 2:20PM
I have a question for anyone that has gone to DLR right after all the APs are unblocked. How crazy are the crowds? We are going from the 21st-28th. It's my husbands welcome home trip, my ds4's birthday trip and we are bringing my MIL who More...
I'm guessing it will be crazy crowed with anxious unblocked AP's but, it's DL! You'll have a great time regardless! Just bring your patience, a smile and enjoy time with family! Best of luck to you! How exciting! - Duchess_SMK3284.2 #11 8-10-12 11:19AMLike(3) Reply
Usually the first day after the blockouts are really busy. We're expecting large crowds during 20-25 - BaseballMickey_CM2851.3 #15 8-10-12 11:24AMLike Reply
What are main entrance passes?? - Disneycrazymom 99.5 #3040 8-10-12 12:11PM
They are the CM entrance passes. - NotSoDapperDan 303.3 #593 8-10-12 12:23PM
Yep my pass is finally unblocked that week and we will be going on the 20th and 23rd :D - annjay07134.6 #2525 8-10-12 1:19PMLike Reply
I was wanting to know the same thing because me, hubby and our kids (it's hubby's and the kids' very first time there) in the park from Aug. 19th-Aug. 23rd. But technically, we will be in Anaheim from Aug. 18th-Aug. 24th. - Sleeping_Beauty79.4 #3282 8-10-12 2:05PMLike Reply
Carsland will be extra crowded because so cal select ap hasnt seen carsland. If you go sat you will prob get a smaller line - annjay07 134.6 #2525 8-10-12 3:47PM
I just found out you can now add pictures from attractions and character meals (and you get the prints at the meals) with the Disney photopass+ card. Prepaid it's 69.95 or on site it's 99.95! This is an incredible deal! http://disneyphoto More...
Interesting. I will have to look into this since I plan on buying a photo pass cd around the holidays. - aidensmama336.5 #445 7-4-12 1:46AMLike Reply
My oldest's name is Ayden too :) - Disneycrazymom 99.5 #3040 7-4-12 9:01PM
Great name choice. 😃👍 - aidensmama 336.5 #445 7-4-12 9:19PM
That is a good deal if you in the parks for a number of days. - DisneyVacationLover274.8 #782 7-4-12 9:02AMLike Reply
You can use it for 14 consecutive days, which is great :) - Disneycrazymom 99.5 #3040 7-4-12 9:38AM
Is there a limit to the number of prints you can have or the type of pacakge etc? - KylaShea 533.2 #214 7-4-12 10:14AM
Its nice when you buy a photo from Splash or any of the attractions that offer the photo because we just scan it on your card and away you go. - BaseballMickey_CM2851.3 #15 7-4-12 3:04PMLike Reply
I ordered ours today for our upcoming trip in 2 weeks! Awesome deal! - girlzstylin227.0 #1283 7-4-12 5:22PMLike Reply
Awesome! I ordered ours for our august trip. So excited to get attraction pics! No more pointing my camera at the screen lol! - Disneycrazymom 99.5 #3040 7-4-12 6:53PM
Just an FYI, Park Vue inn will no longer be offering gift baskets, dinner, birthday celebrations, or free drinks and cookies in the lobby. This starts today. They are not contacting people with reservations. I got this information directl More...
Oh man that sucks. That's where we're staying in a few weeks. Pretty much for the location but the perks were nice, too. Thanks for passing the info along. - erinmw317.5 #5337 7-1-12 12:43PMLike Reply
Maybe they all dashed in the last few weeks before their passes were blocked and now we see what lines will be like the rest of the summer. Course we are coming in late august after they are no longer blocked. Lol - Disneycrazymom99.5 #3040 6-29-12 4:04PMLike Reply
I noticed that. I think many passes were blocked, Myself included. This is the first day we Socal passholders are blocked out. It would be interesting to see if summer crowds are generally slower than usual due to the blocked out passes. - Gabster1200.0 #1631 6-29-12 4:38PMLike Reply
So excited! It's official, when my husband is home from Afghanistan, we will be going to Disneyland for 7 days! We will be bringing his mother who hasn't been in nearly 40 years! She will also provide a little childcare for a few night ti More...
Congrats! I know how you feel. I loved when my hubby came home... loved it even more when he came home for good...no enlistment meant more DL - rexy650255.9 #948 6-1-12 11:22PMLike(1) Reply
Have an amazing time. Your family deserves it. Thank you for your family's sacrifices and service to our country. - Mrs.mouse420.7 #307 6-1-12 11:23PMLike(1) Reply
Great news! Have a fantastic time! - madsdad1124.7 #73 6-2-12 8:20PMLike(1) Reply
Thank you all! Your thanks mean more then you know! We will have a blast bonding in Disneyland. We will also try to make a meet up or two I'm sure :) - Disneycrazymom99.5 #3040 6-2-12 8:18PMLike Reply
Anyone else buy their AP late last night (before midnight) and not receive an email from them yet? All I got so far is a survey for AP holders.
Yep! We scored ours before midnight. WAY before midnight before the crowds got crazy.... Ok, really we got them in January - Zooter1361.8 #58 5-20-12 9:03AMLike(5) Reply
Renewal for current AP holders is different. Current ap holders still have until July 1stto renew at the now old price of $499 (actually $479, due to $20 discount for renewing early) - Slotherini886.9 #99 5-20-12 9:09AMLike(4) Reply
It's been reported on multiple sites, including this one (which is where I read it first, naturally) courtesy of Jewelz. I checked online today and I was still able to renew at the old price. - Slotherini 886.9 #99 5-20-12 10:23AM
We are having a great time! Lines have been so short and the weather is beautiful! - Disneycrazymom99.5 #3040 2-9-12 9:44PMLike Reply
I'd love to meet up on Saturday. We will be here until about 530pm, then it'll be time to fly back home :( - Disneycrazymom99.5 #3040 2-9-12 9:46PMLike Reply
In exactly 49 hors I will be landing at SNA headed to the happiest place on earth! My boys still don't know we are going. Any suggestions on how to tell them? And when to tell them? They are 3 and 6. Best I have so far is waking them at 4 More...
I say tell them we are going to knotts berry farm but let them figure it out when you hit the parking garage or drive by a huge Disneyland sign :) my dad did that and I flipped!!!! I was 7 at the time lol - DisneyVillain355.8 #400 2-6-12 9:53AMLike(3) Reply
We made my parents drive us to the airport. We told the kids we were taking grandma & grandpa to the airport cos they were going on a trip. But once we got there we told then change of plans & to get on the plane! - PrincessConswayla5.1 #10274 2-6-12 9:53AMLike(2) Reply
If any of you have a k-Mary near you that is going out of business, they have some fantastic deals on Disney things! We got a Toy Story life jacket for $2.15, Cars and Perry backpacks for $3.25! Go check it out!
I'm not familer with K-Mary. But I do know of a K-Mart. - MagicalCaprice480.6 #248 2-3-12 4:57PMLike Reply
Finally got an answer from Disney. The CM was awesome and tracked down the answer for me. For anyone that wants to know, the most of the restaurants do carry whole milk, you just have to ask for it. At least that's what I was told today from the Cm on the Disney phone line. - Disneycrazymom99.5 #3040 2-1-12 6:04PMLike Reply
I have a question for all those that have flown into LAX. My friend and her 1 year old are flying into LAX and need safe, reliable, inexpensive transportation to our hotel near Disneyland. I've never flown into LAX and not sure what would More...
Theres a shuttle service to DL from LAX.. I think its about $45 or $50.Is she flying in during a weekday or the weekend? - VfxGenie1353.5 #59 1-31-12 9:56PMLike Reply
Here are 2 that I found: http://graylineanaheim.com/shuttles.shtml and http://www.allanaheimtours.com/body.asp?tour=ANA-TRN03 - VfxGenie 1353.5 #59 2-1-12 1:25AM
Try this link. I believe this is the official DLR shuttle mentioned previously. http://graylineanaheim.com/shuttles.shtml - Mimmy1405.6 #57 2-1-12 11:50AMLike Reply
T-10 days and counting until we are at Disneyland!! I'm so excited to spend time with my boys. Also super excited to show my friend and her son The Happiest Place On Earth! It's her first vacation ever, and she's a huge Disney nut like me More...
A few weeks ago I saw a post stating that Roger Rabbit and BTMRR were now connected. I was wondering if they have now been disconnected again with the lower crowds.
Nop they're still link with the rest of the fast pass system - Bambi.595.2 #184 1-18-12 10:02PMLike Reply
yeah last i heard they were still connected with the rest of the systems. - chris.2507.3 #24 1-18-12 10:03PMLike Reply
Tried that out last Friday. Ya they're all on one system again. Was so sad that I couldn't get them multiple passes again. - Waites4DodgerEars659.2 #158 1-18-12 11:16PMLike Reply
We had so much fun today. It snowed in western Washington, which never happens. We even made a Mickey snowman. Finally wore my boys out after a 3 hour snowball fight! Lol
How fun! Sounds like you had a great day. - Mimmy1405.6 #57 1-15-12 11:06PMLike Reply
They just said old Disney play set, no other markings or anything. It was his kid's and he was cleaning out the attic getting rid of stuff. - Disneycrazymom99.5 #3040 1-13-12 6:56PMLike Reply
@Mimmy I will keep an eye out for another set. I'm always stumbling onto old Disney memorabilia around WA. - Disneycrazymom99.5 #3040 1-13-12 9:13PMLike Reply
I'm so excited! My husband just gave me the go ahead to take a single mom and her son to Disneyland with me in February! She's never gone and is a huge Disney fan. This will be her first vacation anywhere! I can't wait to surprise her wit More...
I told her tonight when she picked up her son. She jumped up and down and squealed like a little girl. She is so excited! I can't wait, I've never gone with an adult for their first time to Disney. It's going to be great seeing it through their eyes! - Disneycrazymom99.5 #3040 1-11-12 9:37PMLike(4) Reply
This is bringing tears to my eyes!! You are a great friend and seeing her sons eyes light up will be more then a thank you!!! @duckiefan2...that's reall sweet of you:) I wish you guys the most magical trip!!!! - mimimousemom 16.4 #5474 1-11-12 9:49PM
How cool!! When are you coming? I need to meet you!! - Mimmy 1405.6 #57 1-11-12 9:54PM
So awesome! I bet it will be amazing to watch them enjoy it all day! - cynDOLEwhip744.1 #137 1-11-12 2:33PMLike(2) Reply
Yes! I can't wait! Her life long dream vacation has been to watch the fireworks from in front of the castle! - Disneycrazymom 99.5 #3040 1-11-12 2:41PM
Awww. If I had a pass I would go and hold seats for you so you could enjoy the day with them AND make her dream come true! - PrincessDuckie 587.8 #187 1-11-12 2:47PM
I would like to ask for some pixie dust and prayers today. It's a hard day for my family. My husband, who Santa brought for Christmas, had to return to Afghanistan today to finish the last 7 months of his year long tour. My boys are takin More...
Thank your husband for his service. Sending big hugs and positive thoughts to you :) - Spoonful_O_Sugar436.2 #285 1-6-12 8:58PMLike(1) Reply
pixie dust for you and your family. May your husband return safe and sound from his duty in Afghanistan. and please thank your husband for what he is doing in afghanistan for us. - VfxGenie1353.5 #59 1-6-12 12:12PMLike Reply
Thank you, I will. - Disneycrazymom 99.5 #3040 1-6-12 8:02PM
So it looks like the mini MW meeting was a success and great fun! Anyone up for another mini MW meet up between February 8 and February 11, so my 2 boys can join in the fun?
To all those asking about video from my boys special christmas present: For those in WA, watch any of the king 5 news programs today to see my boys unwrap their daddy (home from Afghanistan) from Santa! I will post the link as soon as it' More...
For those who wanted to see it I found it ... It was supper cute! Glad he's home to be with his family!! Thank him for all he does!
http://tinyurl.com/bsct4z2 - Jackie211472.2 #255 12-22-11 9:18PMLike(4) Reply
Thanks Jackie. That was cute. - SueBayou 2012.0 #34 12-22-11 9:32PM
I wanna see! I'm so happy that your husband came home safe & you all get to spend Christmas together. May God bless you all & have a very Merry Christmas!! :) - Eeyorelvr73.2 #3354 12-22-11 5:47PMLike(1) Reply
Thank you! Have a very merry Christmas as well! - Disneycrazymom 99.5 #3040 12-23-11 7:36AM
My oldest is extremely sweet, well mannered and thoughtful. He is a real joy. My youngest is sweet, busy and a true comedian! Life is never boring in our home! - Disneycrazymom99.5 #3040 12-23-11 7:42AMLike Reply
Thank you all for your kind words! I hope each and every one of you has a wonderful Christmas! - Disneycrazymom99.5 #3040 12-23-11 7:44AMLike Reply
What age is good to start a pin collection? I'm considering starting one for both my 6 year old and 3 year old so they can add some trading with CM fun on our February trip.
I am starting them for all my grand kids. Ages 7 days old to 4 yrs - Jimineycricket197.1 #1666 12-9-11 10:51AMLike(1) Reply
Any tips for making the lanyards as comfortable as possible? What's a good number to start with for trading? - Disneycrazymom99.5 #3040 12-9-11 11:07AMLike(1) Reply
I would start with one of the starter sets we have. They come in Mickey, Pirates, NBC, etc. The lanyards are smaller for kids and come with 4-6 pins. - BaseballMickey_CM 2851.3 #15 12-9-11 11:09AM
Thank you baseballMickey_CM. I am clueless on the pins, but know they would have fun with it. - Disneycrazymom 99.5 #3040 12-9-11 11:14AM
My husband and 7 year old love to pin trade. We started her out at age 4 and now she has 100's of pins. We now have a 20 month old son that just started. Your never too young! My 20 month loves to pin trade. We just got him a small lanyard, tied a knot in the back to make it fit and started him out with 4 pins. The cast members love to trade with him and see that he actually understands how the trading works. Your kids will love it and be hooked for life! Plus it gives you something fun to do when the parks are crazy crowded. - Familyof4LoveDisney6.7 #8429 12-9-11 2:35PMLike Reply
Mads started this year when she turned 6, she loves her pins! - madsdad1124.7 #73 12-9-11 2:46PMLike Reply
Thank you Mimmy for the extremely generous RAK! We are already listening to the CD. My boys refuse to get out of their new jammies and can't wait to use their tattoos, coloring books, and ball paddles! The frame and ornament are exquisite More...
Awww, thanks! I'm so glad you and the boys liked everything! And that package got there so fast, I just sent it Saturday. Looks like the jammies fit, they looked like they run small so I went up one. My niece (6 next week) and nephew (3) are sporting the same pjs. :-) And thank you once again for your husband's service. May he find his way home safely and soon! - Mimmy1405.6 #57 12-5-11 9:51PMLike(1) Reply
Thank you Mimmy! I'm sure your Niece and nephew look just as cute! The jammies fit great! Have a blessed Christmas and new year! - Disneycrazymom 99.5 #3040 12-6-11 10:57AM
Thanks for bumping this. Love being able to put a face with such an amazing story. So excited for them for tomorrow! - RCmom2590.2 #20 12-20-11 8:36PMLike Reply
Can't wait to see! Hope she post pictures - MarshaMouse2835.7 #16 12-20-11 8:39PMLike Reply
I am officially in tears! Thank you so much Mimmy! These just arrived on my door step. We will open the packages when my oldest gets home from school. Your generosity and true kindness are overwhelming! I will share pictures once they are More...
Why do shed those tears of ?may we ask - Apprentice275.8 #770 12-5-11 12:32PMLike Reply
They were tears of joy. My youngest pressed submit before I could finish typing. I thought I deleted this post and posted a new one. - Disneycrazymom99.5 #3040 12-5-11 3:38PMLike Reply
I had to share! I just booked plane tix for myself and my 2 boys from Seattle to orange county for 304 total!!! We are taking a totally unplanned trip! Couldn't pass it up with my ap and military tickets for my boys! I'm going to surprise More...
Were surprising my little brother at the airport with a backpack full of little disney goodies and disney coloring books and stuff and one tshirt as our way of saying surprise guess where ur going?! Lol idk how old ur boys are but its a thought - gidgetgoesdisney87.7 #3170 11-28-11 6:17PMLike Reply
My boys are 3 and 6. I have told them we wouldn't be going again until next christmas after their daddy is home. - Disneycrazymom 99.5 #3040 11-28-11 6:21PM
My boys are 3 and 6. I have told them we wouldn't be going again until next christmas after their daddy is home. - Disneycrazymom99.5 #3040 11-28-11 6:21PMLike Reply
Thanks guys! I think they are handsome, cute and sweet but I'm just the mom! As for mickey's boots, they got comments all night, especially since they light up. Was even told that if Mickey bought boots, they were sure that's the kind he would pick. - Disneycrazymom99.5 #3040 10-26-11 11:15AMLike Reply
that's a really great and funny picture. :) he's a talented actor - acpowers13148.8 #2308 10-23-11 2:42PMLike Reply
I love the show too. "Gabe's mom" was on the ride too. My son kept asking if we'd be able to find Bob, PJ, and Charlie too :) - Disneycrazymom99.5 #3040 10-23-11 3:22PMLike Reply
Hi all! I was wondering if anyone knows if the park still sells the pink pointed Minnie princess hat? Not the one with the 3 princesses on the front. We are going to the Halloween party and my boys want me to dress up like princess Minni More...
I saw it when I was there in May! - KAA350.3 #410 10-6-11 7:19AMLike Reply
Hello everyone! I'm new to mouse wait. I have been lurking for a few days and thought I should introduce myself :). My love of Disney started when I was 5 and we lived so close to Disneyland that I would stay up at night to watch the fire More...
Welcome to MW! Dont forget to post lots of pics during your visits, thanks! - PrincessDuckie587.8 #187 9-25-11 8:17AMLike Reply
Thank you for the warm welcomes! I will tell my husband next time we talk. He's currently in Afghanistan. Yum to the churro! I promise to post pics during our trip. If your at the Halloween party on the 18th I'll be the one with a knight in shining armor and a little Mickey! - Disneycrazymom99.5 #3040 9-25-11 9:45AMLike Reply
Thank you for the warm welcomes! I will tell my husband next time we talk. He's currently in Afghanistan. Yum to the churro! I promise to post pics during our trip. If your at the Halloween party on the 18th I'll be the one with a knight in shining armor and a little Mickey! - Disneycrazymom99.5 #3040 9-25-11 9:48AMLike Reply
