Getting in the Parks before Opening...

The only way to get in the park before opening is Extra Magic Hours from staying on WDW Property or to have early breakfast reservation. We had an early ADR at Cinderella's Royal Table. We went through the turnstiles on the far left of the entrance. We told the CM our name & she let us through. She didn't check our ADR # but I hear sometimes they do check. We parked at the Ticket & Transportation Center & then took the monorail straight to MK. Plan your travel accordingly. :)

They had a few PhotoPass Photographers working so we got some great shots of Main street & FantasyLand with no one in it! It was a very cool experience & I recommend you do it at least once in your lifetime. It was a magical moment for me on the trip. :)

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PhotoPass Plus Ordering...

You have the option of ordering download pictures or you can get a disc. I got the disc just in case my computer crashes. It comes in a DVD case like above. You have 30 days after you login to account with your Photopass Plus code to order pictures. If you need more time you just need to call to make an extension. You can make cool frames around the pictures & other stuff but I am boring & just wanted my pictures mailed to me ASAP!

Again if the label is torn you will be charged for the CD as FYI. Read the labels carefully before opening them! Here is some information you get in the inside for ordering other items with your pictures on it.

You should have a login & password to www.disneyphotopass.com You will need your card # to collect your pictures. A quick tip is to take a picture of your card # on your iphone just in case you lose it! You will load the CD into your computer & it should load saying Digital media. I think it will tell you Disney has given you license over your pictures.

Your pictures should load in a folder like this. I created a new folder on my desktop & dragged all the pics I wanted into the folder for easy access.

You can pick up your PhotopassPlus Lanyard at:

Any of the four Disney Park Photo locations & also:

--Grand Floridian
-- Polynesian
-- Beach Club
-- Wilderness Lodge
-- Animal Kingdom Lodge
-- Disney's Marketplace

You can get your picture taken with any Photopass Photographer and also at:

• 1900 Park Fare
• Ohana (Breakfast only)
• Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show
• Chef Mickey’s
• Cinderella’s Royal Table
• Tusker House Restaurant
• Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue
• Princess Storybook Dining at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall

Walt Disney World Participating Attractions:

• Space Mountain
• Splash Mountain
• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
• The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
• Rock ‘n Roller Coaster
• Expedition Everest
• Dinosaur

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PhotoPass Plus Pre-Ordering...

I did not know about the PhotoPass plus until three weeks before my trip. I quickly ordered it & received it in exactly 10 days from ordering. Some people get it sooner but it is best to have a two week period available when ordering. You don't want to order too close to call to your trip & then not receive it. You will receive a CD case like this that has stock pictures on the CD & it will also include the PhotoPass Plus voucher you need to bring with you to claim your actual photopass Plus lanyard & card. I forgot to take a picture of my voucher so please forgive me! Do NOT break the seal of your CD case if you need to return it! If you do you will not be able to return. I bought mine for $169 I believe but I think they have a better deal now that if you pre-order it is only $149.99. If you wait to buy it at WDW it is $199.99! So it is definitely a smart idea to buy it before hand. This includes all ride photos, all photopass photographer pictures in the park, as well as pictures at: Aloha show, Chef Mickey's & even special magic pictures. I will go into more detail tomorrow :) The website is: http://www.disneyphotopass.com/specialoffers/wdwppp.htm

Do not tear this seal if you plan on returning!


 You can turn in your voucher at:

Downtown Disney
MK
Epcot
DHS
A few hotels offer pick up as well.

I will get in more detail tomorrow talking about how to actually order your Picture CD & what the process is. It is VERY easy! 

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Brown Derby PeachTree Punch Recipe...

I first discovered this drink in November of 2011 while dining with my friend Monika. It is so simple to make! I did not ask for the drink recipe until my last trip this past October. It is by far my favorite adult drink for the whole WDW Property. I love it so much I always have two! We made this drink on New Year's Eve & it tasted the exact same. You need a shaker to make mixed drinks for this but we already had one. :)

Let me know if you make it! :)

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On my 2nd drink here :) Oh how I love them!!!

Picture Traditions...

Is there one place,restaurant etc that you always take a picture of or near at Disney? Being a past cast member I always try to take a picture with as many cast member signs as I can. :)

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Liberty Tree Tavern Review...

I never really heard much about this place so was VERY hesitant to try but am so glad we went! It is a new favorite. We were a party of 2 adults. We went there RIGHT before the Hween Party was about to start. We waited about 30 minutes. When they call your name they say " Smith Family from West VA" or wherever you are from. It was quite cute. :) It is located in FrontierLand in MK.

You get a large bowl of salad & rolls. Pardon my picture but I was STARVING & forgot to take a picture. Everything is buffet style except they bring it all to you so you don't have to get up. The cast members wear 1800s type clothing. The check in desk was very friendly & gave us updates on our seating time. :) Everything we ate was very good. We will go back for sure! My husband said it was one of his favorites for the week.

The dessert bread was moist & the ice cream was good too.

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Our hween party picture. Hubby was KC Royals Baseball player & I was US women's Olympian soccer player.

Surprise FastPass...

On our trip I wanted to ride Winnie The pooh. ( i worked at this attraction in Spring 2000 so I always have to ride it. ) We were shocked to receive a "surprise" FastPass to Dumbo! We were so excited & were able to use both of them since both lines weren't too bad. We loved the new Dumbo Line Queue too! So cute & would be great on a hot summer day. I worked at Dumbo as well on my 2000 CP but in the old location. I wanted to see the difference. We loved the new location !

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Play area in line queue