Weekly Challenge #207 (10/23-10/29)
 

Since I just found out this challenge was still open, I decided to jump in and made a quick pp for you!
Although the thread says this challenge runs till October 29, I think it's fair enough to give you all a week. So the challenge ends next week on Friday, November 1st! Just a little treat for you. ;-)

Not sure if you already noticed the ticker in my signature, but next year we'll be going to Walt Disney World for the very first time (or at least we are planning to go). :yeah:
Since it also will be our first time outside Europe, I really could need some advice, some tips, something to think about...

So this means your challenge is to scrap something I should know before I go.
What should I (we) know about the Americans in Disneyland/World? Where (or what) do we have to eat (and why)? Do you have a tip or a trick for us, something you just found out and whished you knew before? What do we not have to miss? Are there things we must not forget to bring with us (except for our cameras, hehe)?
Just anything you can think of we should know before we go!

In case you haven't been to WDW yourself, your challenge would be to scrap just some plain advice.
Or maybe you are dreaming to go to WDW yourself one day. If so, what would you do or like to know? You can scrap that too.

I really hope to get some advice of the must do's, must see's, must eat's and so on! ;-)

Since it 'all started with a Mouse', I made some doodleheads for you.
They come in primary and secondary colors and some neutrals and they have 2 styles. Here's the preview:
http://i485.photobucket.com/albums/r...psd602abc9.jpg

Don't forget the general rules:
1. Layout should be Disney related.
2. Post in the Weekly Challenge gallery, the appropriate forum and here. Give proper credit to the designers.
3. Don't use a quickpage for the challenge.
4. HAVE FUN!

You will have such a fun time at WDW! I am not sure how often Long Lost Friends Week occurs but if it is possible this is a great time to see characters that are not normally there. Here is a blog I found about the week 2 when we met Dr. Facilier and Louis:
http://jefflangedvd.com/2013/07/long...tos-and-video/
Here is my layout
http://www.mousescrappers.com/photos...Villainous.jpg
Also posted here:
http://www.mousescrappers.com/forums...518#post139518
Thanks so much for hosting and the great Mickey heads :thanks:

Wow, Lisa, so FAST! Thanks for playing. I'll send you the pp when the challenge is over. ;-) Glad you like those doodleheads. ;-)

Just realising... I made 24 heads... 12 colors in 2 styles... :roll: Well, that's even more you get, hehe.

You're going to have so much fun!! Do you know yet where you're staying when you come? I LOVE those doodle heads :)

Weekly challenge #207
 

Here's my layout.... The Epcot Food & Wine festival will be on when you are there and is a must - so much to see, do and eat.

http://www.mousescrappers.com/photos.../Capture_1.JPG

Also posted here http://www.mousescrappers.com/forums...539#post139539

Take time to enjoy the scenery!
http://www.mousescrappers.com/photos...deBear_web.jpg

http://www.mousescrappers.com/forums...540#post139540

Magic Kingdom - Liberty Tree Tavern
 

My biggest advice is to book your restaurants in advance. I think the window opens up 6 months before you go. The first time we went, we ate a lot of hamburgers because we couldn't get into any of the great restaurants. I recommend the Rose and Crown in Epcot, Liberty Tree Tavern in the Magic Kingdom, and Le Cellier in Epcot.

http://www.mousescrappers.com/photos..._5_LR-POST.jpg

Great challenge, thank you for hosting and the great PP.

My tip is to get there early, my girls loved to sleep in but they loved the advantage of being at the front of the pack. Love those first hours before the parks get crowded.

http://www.mousescrappers.com/photos..._rope_drop.jpg

:credits:

Forum Link

One the our favorite rides and a must do is Toy Story Midway Mania at Hollywood Studios. TIP: Although the queue is cute and fun, it can be an extremely long wait. Be sure to get Fastpasses for this one. It's one of the most popular attractions.

Thanks for the fun challenge!
http://www.mousescrappers.com/photos...Mania-2013.jpg:credits:

Sci-Fi Dinner Theater
 

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Lisa

The dining experiences are out of this world. I would highly recommend Sci Fi Diner, the Lilo & Stitch Ohana breakfast, and in lieu of spending 2 dining credits on the Cinderella castle - if you have a princess lover, you can go to the Akershus in EPCOT for only 1 dining credit, and it's stunning. I haven't been to Cinderella's Castle, so I can't really compare, but we've been to Akershus twice and both times been impressed!

http://www.mousescrappers.com/photos...-_Page_012.jpg
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be our guest
 

There are so many things to see and do, food, attractions, shows, oh so many! But I would suggest taking a trip into the new Be Our Guest restaurant. Don't stress about dinner reservations, lunch will do you will still get to see the beauty of the restaurant. Disney did a spectacular job on the details in here I had to do a 2 pager! This was from last Christmas a trip with me and my sister when the restaurant first opened. We have since been back for lunch and dinner and although there are mixed reviews on the food, we prefer the lunch menu and still love the theming!
http://www.mousescrappers.com/photos/data/575/bog1.jpg
http://www.mousescrappers.com/photos/data/575/bog2.jpg
http://www.mousescrappers.com/forums...592#post139592

omg, I love this!

Love it too, Teresa! ;-) I love all the tips I got so far, I also love all the pages I've seen so far. Of course I can use more tips, so please share them with me! You have until Friday, pp will be sent out on Saturday. ;-)
Thanks to all who played so far. I think I left love to all pages, if not, let me know.

This was fun! Thanks for the great mickey heads....My advice it to find a photographer that does the magic shots.
http://www.mousescrappers.com/photos...gic-Shots1.jpg

Also posted HERE.

What a fun challenge! And thanks for jumping in!!

My tip is to be sure to visit some of the WDW hotels, even if you aren't staying there. They all have great restaurants. The deluxe resorts even have fantastic quick service dining! All of the WDW hotels are worth a visit to check out the neat themeing and awesome views, even if you don't eat there! Plus many have fun transportation options to get you to the hotels, like monorails and boats.

http://www.mousescrappers.com/photos...left_small.jpghttp://www.mousescrappers.com/photos...ight_small.jpg

also here: http://www.mousescrappers.com/forums...642#post139642

Sci Fi at DHS is one of our favorite places to eat, not necessarily for the food but for the atmosphere. We will make an afternoon reservation and go in to take a much need break away from the park and from the heat. We sometimes order food, but usually order milkshakes and enjoy the crazy mini movies on the big screen.

http://www.mousescrappers.com/photos...575/Sci_Fi.jpg

Link to forum: http://www.mousescrappers.com/forums...1&postcount=36

Dinner at Ohana at the Poly is always a must do for us. We love the food and the kids have always loved the entertainment! I highly recommend it to everyone I plan a trip for and NO ONE has ever been diappointed. By far one of the best dining experiences we have ever done at WDW!

http://www.mousescrappers.com/photos...207--ohana.jpg

http://www.mousescrappers.com/photos...7---Ohana2.jpg

Also here
http://www.mousescrappers.com/forums...5&postcount=50

Also I have to second the magic shots! Photopass is one of my favorite thingds that Disney does. I have some of my favorite pics ever, not just of Disney trips, from photopass photographers. Since most of us scrappers always have the camera in hand we are never in the pics, this eliminates that problem and makes for some geat memories!

Thanks to all who played and thanks for all the tips. I can see some favorites, things we might consider ourselves. ;-)

Everyone who wants to play... tomorrow morning (my time) I'm 'closing' this challenge and send the prize to all who played. ;-)
If you liked my challenge... I'll be back real soon... less than a week. ;-)