Maerj wrote:
Congrats!
If you are doing the dining plan, make sure you have you reservations in BEFORE you go or you may not get in the restaurants that you want. If you need suggestions, just ask!
Make sure you mention its your birthday at Guest Services in your resort. You will get a button and possibly other magical surprises.
Practical info:
It is going to be HOT and humid! Get a bottle of water and refill it at water fountains throughout the day to save money. Drink lots of water to avoid dehydration. Sunglasses and hats will be a good idea as well. I always slasther on the sunblock as well. (Baby powder/cornstarch will help keep, uh, things dry. I know that sounds a bit crazy but if you are standing out in front of the castle in 95 degree heat to watch a show, you'll be glad you prepared, lol. It may be hot where you are from but you probably don't stand outside to watch shows for long persiods of time.)
Doing magical express service? Where are you staying?
Most of all, have fun!
No I am not doing the dining plan this time since at the time I booked my vacation there were too many days at work without work or pay so I couldn't afford it at the moment. Plus, since this is my first time I am trying to enjoy everything I don't know if I will have the time to enjoy a sit down meal, so it will likely all be quick service while I am there. But trust me, if I knew I had the time to enjoy a meal I would do it. I have read all about doing reservations very early so maybe next time I will do it.
I was already thinking of doing everything you suggested! My travel agent gave me a cool Disney water bottle so I will be using that a lot. I was also thinking of taking sunshades and caps for the sun as well as the sun block aplenty. Though... when you mention the baby powder/corn starch for my... private areas, never thought of that before. I get what you are saying though since I have experienced... that before
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I agree about me being in the heat for long, that's why I've been going out on walks during the hottest days to get used to the heat.
I will be doing the Magical Express, and I will be staying at the Pop Century resort, which will be very close to the new Art of Animation resort! I can't wait to pay it a quick visit during my stay.
And I was already thinking of asking for the buttons at the guest services, my travel agent told me about it
Thanks for the advice, though! Especially the baby powder one!
