Anyone planning for February 2008?

[Cinderella's slipper]

cheer2:

Its so far away, just about 501 days but is anyone planning yet for February 2008. I've never been to the World during a Peak time, so any information about weather :sunny: , crowds :dance3: etc will be very helpful.

:Pinkbounc

The sands of time are passing slowly :hourglass on this planned vacation trip. We hope to have a group of about 13 however my mom is one of 13 and she doesn't know yet that we are planning to nclude her. She is mobility limited so I am starting to research such things as scooter rentals, ways to shorten the walks to get to the rental areas, trying to find out about elevators etc.

See here's Mom on her scooter now :moped: vrrrrrrrrrom I can just picture her and how much fun she'll have watching all the grandkids and her own children thoroughly enjoy ourselves.

[DisneyMom14]

Glad I'm not the only one planning so far ahead - just excited I guess! I've never been during this time of year either so I hope you get some good advice that I can read up on! We're planning on Feb. 3-8 which is Mardi Gras week for us. I've heard its not that busy and the weather is pleasant. :goodvibes

[littleelvis]

Feb is our FAVORITE time of year! Feb 06 Feb 07 and Feb 08! Crowds are great! Example It's a Small World 5 mins!! The weather is great for Wisconsin people okay for most people about 70 and Sunny but mornings and nights cold some times even 40's. I don't know about the scooter thing but we rent a stroller for kids from WDW and it works out great. I hope you have the time of your lives! :cool1:

[Cinderella's slipper]

Hi Melanie, we are not going until approx mid February during school vacation but I'll be interested to read what others find this February as far as the crowds and weather.

[DisneyMom14]

We officially booked our stay at Pop!:cool1: Of course, they gave me the whole "rates may change - blah, blah, blah" but at least it is official! Now the wait is on until the packages come out during the summer. :rolleyes1 Did anyone else book?

[tinkermamaof2]

I'm trying to plan an 08 trip as well. I'm curious about the crowds during Mardis Gras week. Cant't be as bad as Presidents week can they? Has anyone been during that time?

[desktop]

We officially booked our stay at Pop!:cool1: Of course, they gave me the whole "rates may change - blah, blah, blah" but at least it is official! Now the wait is on until the packages come out during the summer. :rolleyes1 Did anyone else book?


I can't believe you're booked for 2008. WOW. I want to go in 2008. There will 9 of us. Will need 3 rooms at POLY. When would you suggest I book. Not sure of the exact date. But maybe Sept/Oct. Never been before. So much to learn. Will try to use frequent flyer miles. Which do I book first, flight then room? Thanks

[DisneyMom14]

I'm not as experienced as some of the other Dissesrs who can give you better advice, but I can tell you our situation. My husband and I are both teachers so we're pretty locked into when we can go on a vacation. Since summers are (imo) too hot and crowded, we try to go during one of our holidays (this time being Mardi Gras). I've always booked close to a year in advance probably because I'm anxious and excited to start planning. This way I know the availability will be there and gives me time to pay and plan. One problem about booking that far in advance is there may be a rate change. I don't know if you can make a reservation earlier than a year. Maybe a more experienced Disser can answer that for you. Good luck with your vacation! :goodvibes

[Cinderella's slipper]

Congrats on already having a booked vacation. Since February is school vacation time, what are the crowds like. According to most charts this is one of the prime seasons -- that's why I wondered about crowds.

We generally prefer Sept/October however with my sister working in a school system -- the February vacation seemed like a good idea.

[DisneyMom14]

I have several friends that escape the Mardi Gras season by vacationing at Disney and they all say that it depends when Mardi Gras week falls. In 2008, Mardi Gras Day will fall on Feb. 5 (extremely early). This is good. Value season usually lasts until about Feb. 14 so we fit into the lower rates. As far as the crowds, I've heard that some schools in some states get off the week of Presidents' Day so you have to watch that Mardi Gras and President's Day don't overlap. Other than that, my friends have said they find the crowds not too bad - just a lot of Louisiana people. I plan to sport my LSU, Mardi Gras, and Saints attire. :cheer2: OK -well depends if the Saints play as well as this past season - I know I'm fickle. :rotfl:

[KSBelle]

I called CRO today and was told I COULD NOT book 2008 until July or August. What's up with that??? :confused3 Plus as soon as I said I didn't have any more questions the woman hung up on me. No have a nice day or anything. I was definately not feeling the magic.

[jscharf]

I was told the same thing... and we are going in jan 2008. Two different people told me i cant book till july or august.:sad2:

[DisneyMom14]

When I first inquired about 2008, I got the same story and the CM didn't sound very helpful. I insisted that I was told that I could reserve a room only and switch to a package later. She put me on hold and came back to explain about prices probably increasing but that she could reserve our room if I really wanted to. She seemed a little friendlier during our conversation, but it seemed like they try to discourage booking so early. Maybe try again with another CM and mention knowing someone who has booked (room-only) reservervations. ??? Hope you can book soon. :goodvibes I know how anxious I was to get the ball rolling.

[Cinderella's slipper]

Hope you can book soon. :goodvibes I know how anxious I was to get the ball rolling.

I'm glad you were able to book your reservation. I'm waiting patiently :rotfl2: for Dear Brother in law to finalize the dates with his parents and work, and until then I just don't feel like it is real. Once the reservations are made (JOY oh JOY) :cheer2: then there will be some relief as I count down the days until I can make ADR's about 180 days out.

Anyone have any information about crowds and weather from February 15 through February 24, 2008?

[Sabrina90744]

I booked my room only ressie for 2/1/08 - 2/9/08 at the WL :cool1: So that is Mardi Gras week, Great I will have to plan to head to Downtown Disney for the festivities!!!:banana:

[DisneyMom14]

Hi Sabrina,
Can you tell me what kind of festivities will be going on? I didn't realize Disney did anything for Mardi Gras. Maybe we'll bump into each other.:goodvibes

[GreatLakes5]

Same here - February 1st will begin our 2008 visit - 10 days....no problem making the room reservation. We were told just the tickets/dining plan had to wait until June.

[marlynnp]

We just picked our dates! Feb 9th - 18th :cool1:

[duffy]

I'm also thinking of late Jan/early Feb. Combination of far enough away to start seriously saving money, time for planning, what seems to be good conditions for crowds, weather and value--and our 25th anniversary is the same day as Mardi Gras in 2008!!

[Michigan]

We will go again the week before President's week. My kids are out of school President's week but there isn't enough money in the world for me to go that week so I take them out of school the week before and they have the week school is out to do all the work they missed while they were out. As for me well I just get a 2 week vacation:lmao:

[NHWX]

We're going to be going the last week of February. Our oldest son will be in high school and so there's no way of getting any extra days off. Nope! Our district just set next year's calendar so making reservations is on my list of things to do. I'm glad to hear that I might have to ask patiently for a reservation.

I just checked airfares and it's already more expensive to fly then than it is to fly in June!

We went this February vacation and my younger son wanted to get haircut at the Main Street Barbershop. While waiting, a man getting his haircut said something like "I can't believe I came all the way from New Hampshire to get my hair cut!" That started everyone else saying "We're from New Hampshire!" Turns out all four or five families who were waiting were from NH!

Which resorts are people staying at? I know I want a hot tub, because the air will probably be too cool for me to swim. I really enjoyed POR's hut tub this year. :)

NHWX

[missmdr]

Subscribing.:goodvibes

[wendypooh]

We are going too - Feb. 3-8th We are booked at AKL and I was told the same thing........ I can change to a package in a couple of weeks (June). we'll be sporting our LSU gear too!! ;)

[homeschoolmomof4]

We're going February 24- March 1 and staying at WL if all goes as planned. I've heard fromn both AAA and a CM that the New rates for 2008 should be released in June. We're waiting until then to book the trip. So excited!!party:

[cantwait4disney]

We're planning our first family trip to Disney in Feb as well. Exact dates are up in the air, but it will definately be before the peak season rates are in effect. Right now, the favorite resort choice is the Poly. I really want to be close to MK since our children are still young (11 and under) and would like to escape to the hotel during the afternoons. Kids love to swim and the Poly looked like a good place to relax. All this pre-planning is so exciting and really gets the family involved by being very aware of spending habits ("do we really need this right now?") so that we'll have enough to enjoy our vacation.

[curtessey]

We're booked, group of 7, 3 rooms at PC Feb 2-10. Will wait until AP rates are out to see if we'll change resorts. Can't wait. Will be DS's girlfriend's first time. Will be the first time for DSIL since 1971. Can't wait to share the memories.

[MICKEYMANIAC213]

Our trip is booked for Feb 9 - 17. My birthday is 2/13 and I really want to go to a character breakfast with Mickey for my birthday. I'm looking into Chef Mickey's. I would be interested in anyone's reviews on Chef Mickey's or if anyone has any suggestions.

[Msslaydbug]

We are planning on going in Feb as well.

[surfergrl31]

I'm so glad I am not the only one planning that far in advance! My dh and I just decided that we are going to go the week of Valentine's day along with my parents. All we are trying to do now is decide where we are going to stay. We really wanted to try a MK resort and my mother like the idea of CR, but with all the construction going on I'm pushing for the Poly.

I've never booked this far in advance so how is it done? Do you just book your room and then wait for the package prices to come out and adjust your reservation? I do want park hopper and dining plan if all goes well so would appreciate any info someone might have.

[5 blind mice]

We've booked our room at the Poly and bought our park tickets for Feb. 08. I'm wondering when is the best time to get our plane tickets. I don't want to wait too long, but I'm worried that if I book them too soon, we'll miss out on the fare sales.

[Sabrina90744]

Hi Sabrina,
Can you tell me what kind of festivities will be going on? I didn't realize Disney did anything for Mardi Gras. Maybe we'll bump into each other.:goodvibes

Sorry for the late reply, I read somewhere that Downtown Disney has their own Mardi Gras celebration, I'm thinking its sans with flashing

[emalone]

Just booked POR and may change to one of the value resorts. Jan 31, 2008 - Feb 5th 2008. We were just there for a week March 29th 2007 and boy was it crowded and hot. I talked to alot of CM and ask when was the crowds very low. They all said Jan and Feb were the best ---no crowds and no hot days. A friend of ours went last year during this time and she said the longest line to wait in was 15 min and alot of the rides they didn't even have to get off -- they just stayed on and kept riding. I can't wait. We have always been when it was so crowded that you couldn't even walk. Feb 2nd will be our daughters 13th birthday, so thats the only reason we are going. YES I'm keeping them out of school for 3 days, but we don't always do this. We have a 9 hour drive so we can't stay too long on this trip.:banana:

[lynn46356]

I just booked our next WDW vacation yesterday. We'll be at POP 2/9-2/16. We went this year at approximately the same time. The week prior to President's Day week. It was great. Although you could definitely tell the crowds were up on Friday before the holiday. The weather was great and the crowds too. Anything is better than NW Indiana weather in February and the heat and crowds of summer. It'll be myself, DH and DS9. I wanted to squeeze one more trip in while DS9 is still a jr/children's menu as we'll be doing the DDP again. It was great this year. I'm sure we'll do better at using the DDP this time. It took us a little while to get use to it this year. We'll be sharing more meals, etc. This past visit was our first time at POP and as you can see we'll be visiting there again. I loved it and can't wait to go back. Here's hoping February comes fast. Have fun planning everyone.

Lynn

[Brave teacher]

ME, ME, ME, ME!:wave2: :wave2
We are going for Mardi Gras. Our dates are Feb. 2-9, and we will be staying at either WL or Poly. Still discussing.

[ULDisers]

Our family is planning on being there Feb. 2-9 2008. The kids will be out of school for Mardis Gras. Only hope it isn't as busy as last year. Friends of ours went last Mardis Gras and said it was very busy. Maybe we will luck out since Mardis Gras is a lot earlier this year!!??

[ConnieB]

Our family is planning on being there Feb. 2-9 2008. The kids will be out of school for Mardis Gras. Only hope it isn't as busy as last year. Friends of ours went last Mardis Gras and said it was very busy. Maybe we will luck out since Mardis Gras is a lot earlier this year!!??

Several posts I've read about Mardi Gras week said that this year Mardi Gras and Daytona were the same week, so that led to larger crowds than just Mardi Gras....and that since it's much earlier in 2008, and no Daytona, that might work to the lower crowds. I hope so, we're going last of January and into Feb.

[Brave teacher]

Our family is planning on being there Feb. 2-9 2008. The kids will be out of school for Mardis Gras. Only hope it isn't as busy as last year. Friends of ours went last Mardis Gras and said it was very busy. Maybe we will luck out since Mardis Gras is a lot earlier this year!!??

Actually, the big problem last year was that it was the day after President's Day. That meant more people were able to go to WDW because of school holidays. Since we fall on Feb. 5th this year, there really isn't a BIG reason why we should see a large influx of people there. Besides, my DH is already having fits because Feb. 3rd is the Super Bowl. I told him that he can go watch it at the ESPN Club.:thumbsup2

[ConnieB]

Actually, the big problem last year was that it was the day after President's Day. That meant more people were able to go to WDW because of school holidays. Since we fall on Feb. 5th this year, there really isn't a BIG reason why we should see a large influx of people there. Besides, my DH is already having fits because Feb. 3rd is the Super Bowl. I told him that he can go watch it at the ESPN Club.:thumbsup2



Hee hee, and the Super Bowl is the whole reason that I picked this time period to GO to WDW....we're in Phoenix and the plans they're making involve closing down sections of the city for the parties and such, add in the extra traffic, crowds, traveling around town with not just a closed street, but entire areas closed.......well, and the fact that I'm definitely NOT a sports fan.....and to be honest, all I wanted to do was get OUT of here. From the plans being made it's not going to be fun to be anywhere around here. Tell your DH, he could come here and stay at my house so long as he promises to protect it from the drunk lunatics that are bound to take over this town! :rotfl2:

[stinkerbell411]

We're going in Feb. also. I think we are going to do the 6-13th, with the DDP. We are planning on staying at POP. But we haven't booked yet. I'm hoping the new rates will come out any day now so I figure I might as well wait a little bit longer to see what they are. I'm so excited! The last time I was at the World was in January of 2005 and it was great, not to busy not to hot. So I am assuming we can experience the same for the week we are going this time then.

[Sabrina90744]

We're going in Feb. also. I think we are going to do the 6-13th, with the DDP. We are planning on staying at POP. But we haven't booked yet. I'm hoping the new rates will come out any day now so I figure I might as well wait a little bit longer to see what they are. I'm so excited! The last time I was at the World was in January of 2005 and it was great, not to busy not to hot. So I am assuming we can experience the same for the week we are going this time then.

Talk to CM at Disney Reservations about 15 minutes go, she said 2008 rates should be out in about 3 weeks

[jb2mw]

I booked our room last week at the All Stars Movie Resort. I will switch it to the package once the prices come out. We are doing the DDP as well. It will be our kids first time, DS(3 1/2) DD (1). Its also our first time staying on property and doing the DDP.

So the DDP works like you have prepaid for your meals allowment everyday. So when we go to Le Cellier and use our DDP, we won't have to pay anything unless its not part of the app, entree, dessert? Am I right?

I cannot wait til we leave.

[NHWX]

You'll get a table service credit, a counter service credit and a snack credit with DDP. Some restaurants like Artist's Point use up two table service credits. You may want to plan on bringing breakfast food if you don't want to pay for anything other than the DDP.

NHWX

[rushing]

We are going to be at Fort Wilderness Feb.2-9.

[lsufan]

I'll be riding in the Bacchus parade this year which turns out is also Superbowl Sunday. Then we're waking up Monday morning and flying out of New Orleans for our Disney Vacation. Like many other of my fellow Louisianians, the Mardi Gras school holidays are perfect for a Disneyworld visit. The weather should be much more tolerable than summer and the crowds should be smaller. My wife booked us a room at the Contemporary Atrium Club Concierge or something like that yesterday from 2/4 - 2/10 and booked a Garden View room for her Mom and Dad to stay in and babysit our 8 year old son and 3 year old Daughter when we need them to. We were there last year for a few days before the Daytona 500 and it was pretty crowded. I'm just wondering what type of Mardi Gras Day observations Disney puts on, if any.
Geaux Tigers!!
Geaux Saints!!

[Pooh Lover]

DD5 and I are going Feb 7-10. Anyone interested in signing on for a Magical Fireworks Cruise? (the one with Peter Pan)

[5 blind mice]

DD5 and I are going Feb 7-10. Anyone interested in signing on for a Magical Fireworks Cruise? (the one with Peter Pan)

What is a magical fireworks cruise? Do you know where I can find a description? My family (DD6, DS5, DS1, DH, me) will be there Feb. 7 - 12.

[Pooh Lover]

I called CRO and there is plenty of space on the 8th and 9th. It's munchies with Capn Hook and Mr Smee at the Contemporary, then a cruise with a pirate captain to see the Electrical Water Pageant, then off to the seven seas lagoon for Wishes. On the way back they read from a big book of stories about Peter Pan and Peter is waiting for us on the dock when we get there!

It's $43.99 for 10+ and $24.99 for 3-9.

The 8th starts at 8:45 and the 9th at 5:30. Since my daughter's only 5, I don't know how well she'd hold up on the 8th, so would really rather do the 9th.

As I'm booked through DVC, I have to call them in the morning to get the Grand Gatherings ressie number. Let me know if you want to do this and I can send it to you.

[5 blind mice]

It sounds like a lot of fun, but I think we're going to have to pass. We have dinner plans on the ninth already. The 8:45 cruise would definitely be too late for our crew.

If anything changes, I'll let you know. Maybe we could try to switch our dinner plans.

[Pooh Lover]

Well that stinks as we only need 1 more to make our 8! Oh well. Let me know if anything changes!

[planetcaravan19f]

Feb 2-12 2008
I'm glad to see there will be so many of us there!! :cool1:
I dont own any lime green shirts/hats so I will try to stick/hang something noticable from my bookbag that will show "I'm a DISER!!" Also I read that people staying on site put lime green notepads or whatever outside thier room door for passing DISERS to sign , Im thinking (since im stayin offsite) if I am lucky enough to park close to entrance gates of any park (plan on being early almost every day) I will stick something on back car window in hopes you guys see it and sign it!! What do you think?!?! Hope to see some of you there!! :woohoo: :yay:

[crdeere]

I have booked for Feb 1-6 at All Star Movies. I am DA :tinker: taking my DN8 princess:. This is only her second time and she is going to be surprised. I haven't told her exactly when we are going. We are from Biloxi, Mississippi and only get 3 days off for Mardi Gras. We also have some other friends from Biloxi headed down to Orlando.

(Disney Aunt; Disney Niece)

[jordanyosh]

jan 31-feb 13. pop the first 3 nights/bcv 8 nights/2 night pop.

[TINKERIFIC]

feb 21 - 26

[jordanyosh]

EDIT: CHECK OUT THE HAPPY DANCE FORUM. THERE'S A LIST OVER THERE THAT IS MORE COMPREHENSIVE. ADD YOUR NAMES/DATES OVER THERE AND YEARBOOK50 WILL UPDATE...THANKS.

Okay Feb Disers Here's the List so far:

emalone
1/31-2/5 POR

Sabrina90744
1/31-2/9 Pop

Jordanyosh
1/31-2/13 Pop/BCV/Pop

Greatlakes5
2/1-2/11

Crdeere
2/1-2/6 ASMO

PlanetCaravan19f
2/2-2/12 Offsite

Curtessy
2/2-2/10 Pop

Braveteacher
2/2-2/9 WL

ULDisers
2/2-2/9 AKV

WendyPooh
2/3-2/8 AKL

LSUFan
2/4-2/10 CR

Stinkerbell411
2/6-2/13 POP

Poohlover
2/7-2/10

5 blind mice
2/7-2/10

jb2mw
2/8-2/16 ASMO

marlynnp
2/9-2/18

lynn46356
2/9-2/16 POP

MICKEYMANIAC213
2/9-2/17

TINKERIFIC
2/21-2/26 POP

homeschoolmomof4
2/24-3/1 WL

[NHWX]

I am *so* happy! Today I was finally able to figure out schedules so that we could go. I bought the ridiculously expensive tix on Southwest, called Disney and now have reservations!!!

Next step - making dining ressies.

We'll be at POP 2/22-2/28.

NHWX

[duffy]

We are going to be driving from our home in western Pa. to our daughter's home in Maryland on Jan. 31 . Staying overnight at her place, and then leaving very early on Feb. 1st, and driving straight down.

We're booked at the Wilderness Lodge, starting Feb. 1st and checking out on the 6th. Then we go to the Dolphin, and stay there until check out Feb. 9th!!

[pixleyyy]

We'll be there from 1/28-2/4. I'll keep an eye out for the DIS green. :thumbsup2

[planetcaravan19f]

Wow look at all of us going!!!:cool1: I'm even more excited now, if thats possible!!

Hope everyone has a safe trip and a MAGICAL vacation!!:wizard:

[yearbook50]

I have one of these threads going on in the Doing the Happy Dance forum.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1575880

I'm keeping track of everything in the first post.

Almost 3 more months! :cool1:

[DisneyBride'03]

Count us in..although its not "technically" a DW trip..

However we will be at Boardwalk 2/6 - 2/7

and Animal Kingdom Villas 2/10-2/11
Can't wait to check out these resorts!!!

[Diznejen1]

Count us in too! Me, my sister and her daughter(age 4) are staying at All Star Music Feb.10-13th. We plan on park hopping and just relaxing for a few days with no BOYS:banana:
See ya'll there!!!:rotfl:

[JennSaint]

We're going!!
Just booked All Star Sports for February 12 -15 and Coronado Springs for February 15-20!!
Can't wait!!:cool1:

[LUVMICKEY]

We'll be ther February 6-12, staying at BWV's. We can't wait.

[LUVMICKEY]

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j190/STEAMBOAT209/Disney%20Oct%202007%20%201/Disney%20Oct%202007%20People%20Shots/DSC03969.jpg

Here we are with Art. We always get a "Welcome Home" from him when we get there. It just wouldn't be the same without him.

[planetcaravan19f]

bump

[planetcaravan19f]

Hey Febbers!!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

[planetcaravan19f]

:rolleyes1

[lps1176]

Count me in....

We are there Feb 9-14. How do I find fellow DISers??

[Poohbear123]

Feb. 2 Movies Feb. 3-6th WL! 22 more days!:cool1:

[BambiBabe]

Only 13 days left til I be in WDW! Its gonna be are first time staying onsite! We'll be staying at the pop! ;) :banana: Sooo Im OOBER excited! Does anyone know how the crowd levels at pop will be like?

[Rudegrle]

WDW resorts are full that week, so POP will be too.

[rainstar]

we are at POP Feb 1-9.... 12 days Can't wait :cool1:

[mickcw1109]

will be at pop from feb 28-mar 3. espn weekend. How are the crowds during this?

[WDW LifeLong Fan]

11 Days for us!

SSR here we come! :banana:

[mardi]

On the countdown - 14 days to go. Staying from Feb. 5 to the 13th at the Port Orleans Riverside. This is the end of the value season, but it looks like the disney resorts are full.

Hope the weather is good! :woohoo:

[bornwiththeears]

We are sooooo excited...moving in to single digits.

[Rudegrle]

:banana: 12 more days!!!:banana: and we're on the redeye headin' for the world. Got a last minute ressie at CBR (hoping to switch) for the first part of our trip and the Dolphin for the second half. WooHoo!!!!:woohoo:

[BambiBabe]

We'll be there from 2/1-2/7 at the POP...only 9 days left! Quick question, this is a rather light crowd time, isn't it?

[DSeibert]

We'll be there from 2/6-2/13...woo-hoo! Can't wait! We had 10 inches of snow here last night so I am ready to go to Disney!

[rainstar]

9 days and counting :banana: :cool1: :worship: :yay: :dance3: :cheer2:
Can't wait...

[rushing]

Single digits 9!

[WDW LifeLong Fan]

Single digits 9!


Us too! Only 9 days.......:banana:

[WDW LifeLong Fan]

We'll be there from 2/1-2/7 at the POP...only 9 days left! Quick question, this is a rather light crowd time, isn't it?

Disney is doing a good job of increasing their occupancy rates during their slowest periods, however, historically your trip time (And ours! We will be at SSR from 2/2 to 2/10) is among the slowest!

Have fun! :banana:

[ajleone]

We went this February vacation and my younger son wanted to get haircut at the Main Street Barbershop. While waiting, a man getting his haircut said something like "I can't believe I came all the way from New Hampshire to get my hair cut!" That started everyone else saying "We're from New Hampshire!" Turns out all four or five families who were waiting were from NH!

NHWX

Either the exact same thing happened to us or we were one of those families!

[planetcaravan19f]

Either the exact same thing happened to us or we were one of those families!

Wow that would be an awesome coinsidence!?!? :wizard:

:idea: You guys have any pictures of the event to compare?

[imtheonlyone]

Every day you check this site twice, just to see if there's any little tidbit that you can put to use, or just to get more excited about. The countdown has finally reached single digits, all i can think about is by 5pm on Feb 1 ill be relaxing with a blue slushie at caribbean beach with the sun shining and no winter jacket on.

[NHWX]

Either the exact same thing happened to us or we were one of those families!

I remember one of the Moms was a teacher, teaching high school math if I remember right.

We'll be there again this February vacation but only until very early Thursday AM - we're flying back to Manchester where ds14's robotics team will be competing. Set up is on Thursday and we're flying in, dropping of him and anyone else who wants/can stay and then at least I'm heading home.

NHWX

[yearbook50]

I remember one of the Moms was a teacher, teaching high school math if I remember right.

We'll be there again this February vacation but only until very early Thursday AM - we're flying back to Manchester where ds14's robotics team will be competing. Set up is on Thursday and we're flying in, dropping of him and anyone else who wants/can stay and then at least I'm heading home.

NHWX

What team is your son on?

I'm one of the volunteers for those Robotics competitions (if you are talking about FRC)

I may be at Manchester then too if I can get the time off.

[NHWX]

My son's is on Team 1824, the Conval High School team. :) I'll be there on competition day(s).

High school makes for crazy schedules; there's so much going on.

NHWX


Either the exact same thing happened to us or we were one of those families!

What team is your son on?

I'm one of the volunteers for those Robotics competitions (if you are talking about FRC)

I may be at Manchester then too if I can get the time off.

[binky503]

19 days

[BambiBabe]

6 days! I just pray that it won't be very crowded!

[Allybaster]

My DBF and I are going from Jan 30-Feb 5 and we're staying at POP!

It's so close!!!

[ajleone]

I remember one of the Moms was a teacher, teaching high school math if I remember right.

We'll be there again this February vacation but only until very early Thursday AM - we're flying back to Manchester where ds14's robotics team will be competing. Set up is on Thursday and we're flying in, dropping of him and anyone else who wants/can stay and then at least I'm heading home.

NHWX

My wife is that teacher!! We'll be there the 22nd until the 3rd of Mar.

[1Kristy1]

We'll be there 2/14 - 2/18!! Hoping the crowds won't be TOO bad...See you guys there!!!!!! :cool1:

[binky503]

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[NHWX]

ajleone - That's too funny that we'll be at WDW again at the same time!

I'm *so* looking forward to this trip! Today's snow/ice pellet/freezing rain storm is so making me look forward to being in the sunshine and warmth again!

If you're flying SWA, check your flights' fares again. I was just able to rebook and get some flightless fund money. (or whatever they call it!)

NHWX

[ajleone]

ajleone - That's too funny that we'll be at WDW again at the same time!

I'm *so* looking forward to this trip! Today's snow/ice pellet/freezing rain storm is so making me look forward to being in the sunshine and warmth again!

If you're flying SWA, check your flights' fares again. I was just able to rebook and get some flightless fund money. (or whatever they call it!)

NHWX

I so know what you mean! I cannot wait to be warm again!!

Thanks for the tip! But this year,due to SWA new boarding policy, we're flying Jetblue out of Logan. Have a safe and great trip!!!!:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[eventamy]

We'll be there February 24-March 1!!! Yeah!

[lovingthemouse]

...and we'll be there in 11 days - nice to take a break from teaching too.:cool1:

[binky503]

10 days for us.

P&P Party on February 14.

[jessaboo]

Wow, I was looking at these posts, and it's funny, because the person who posted first was forever away, and now it's almost less than one week for more than one person.

:]

I have 19 days! :thumbsup2

Can't wait.

[ptk55369]

2 more days of work left! Praying that forecast for 2/8-2/13 holds. Sounds perfect

[Cinderella's slipper]

19 days


Hi Binky, I see you are going to be in the World the same time as we are. We are staying in Shades of Green.:thumbsup2 I've never traveled to Disney before in the Winter, so this is my first year of being acutely aware of the weather when we are trying to fly out of Vermont.

Best of luck with your travels. Wishing you a magical vacation.:cheer2:

[TheBacklot]

If anyone is going to be there on the 7th, don't forget that the space shuttle is supposed to take off at 2:45pm barring any weather conditions...they're saying 60% chance tomorrow so it might not happen, but keep your eyes open!

[BelleEdenMom]

will be there Feb 22-29, P&PP Feb 26 Hope for smallish crowds !

[KayW]

We will be there 2/16-2/20! Two teachers on Feb break with our little one! Can't wait!

[Cinderella's slipper]

:tinker:A little pixie dust to start your vacation. Thanks for all you do for your students. In my humble opinion, teachers can and do have an immeasurable impact on many children.

[Cinderella's slipper]

Wow, I was looking at these posts, and it's funny, because the person who posted first was forever away, and now it's almost less than one week for more than one person.

:]

I have 19 days! :thumbsup2

Can't wait.

Hi Jess, when I originally created this thread none of our plans were set and yet now it's here, "we leave on Wednesday," she says optimistically. It's supposed to snow here Wednesday, but I have my fingers crossed that our plane will fly. All we need now is a little pixie dust :tink:and some happy thoughts.
:wizard:
Wishing you a Magical vacation.

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Hi everyone!~!! I'm late in the game because I just booked a trip!!!

February 29th - March 4th! POP Century!
We are just doing a mini get away, because those super bowl commercials got to us! haha!!

WE are going in November and it's just too darn far! So here we come!

Anyone else during that time!?

[gavsmom]

wahoo! Feb.26-Mar.4 POR! Can't wait! We are doing P&PP on 2/26 too!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

ooo what fun!!!! I feel like every day is taking foooorrreeevvvveerrrrr! hahah!

[chrissyb2411]

Hello. I just joined here, DH, DS (not quite 3), and I leave in 10 days for our first disney trip. I have only been once, with a friend who was not much fun, and DH when he was a kid. We are really looking forward to it! We are going to plan on doing pp&p on 2/26 also, woohoo! Anyway have any tips on weather this time of year? Thanks!
Chrissy

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

WELCOME TO THE DIS and To our thread!! you will have so much fun!!! Sorry we will be missing each other! Where will you be staying?

We are planning on bringing shorts and Ts for us and the kids with everyone having 1 pair of jeans and a zip up sweater for everyone.

We figure that will cover everyone in any way possible if for reason we need more , we will just buy it :) I always make the mistake of over packing and I totally don't want to do that this trip, since we already have 3 kids and enough strollers! haha!!

[duffy]

We got back on Sunday and the weather was faaaaaantastic! Hot enough for us to hit Typhoon Lagoon, cool enough to keep the heat-lovin' locals away. It would be chilly in the mornings and evenings a bit, but we didn't care!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

oo thanks for the info!!!

[Buzz'sBetterHalf]

Last day, we leave tomorrow!! I can't wait!!! :cool1:

[teentoddlermom]

Just booked last minute trip! 20th to the 24th. Don't care about the crowds or even the outrageous cost! Just have to get away from the cold, and need to be around some happiness! Our first ever Christmas trip got cancelled because of weather and complicated travel mix ups, so this is such a treat. Have NEVER had a vacation that did not occur during the summer, so this really is special. Just hope for us that Wed weather is clear out of Boston. Right now the forecast is good!

[fireman1]

Hi all, my first post. My daughter and I are leaving feb 23. We'll be there 5 days. I'm wondering about the crowds at this time of year. The last time we went was in june of 05' and it was waaaaay to crowded. I'm really hoping for lighter crowds this time around.
also, we are staying in the regal sun resort ( formely grosvernor) any thoughts on it?? thanx...:banana:

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Just booked last minute trip! 20th to the 24th. Don't care about the crowds or even the outrageous cost! Just have to get away from the cold, and need to be around some happiness! Our first ever Christmas trip got cancelled because of weather and complicated travel mix ups, so this is such a treat. Have NEVER had a vacation that did not occur during the summer, so this really is special. Just hope for us that Wed weather is clear out of Boston. Right now the forecast is good!
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Good luck!! We too just booked last minute! We go on the 28th! can't wait! We just want to get away from the snow and get to DISNEY!

[teentoddlermom]

Good luck!! We too just booked last minute! We go on the 28th! can't wait! We just want to get away from the snow and get to DISNEY!

Have a blast too! Have you ever been this time before? I am expecting crowds, but I wonder if it will be as crazy as Christmas or the March Spring break that a lot of people have.?!??

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

I've never been at this time before, but one of my BFFs is a manger at the studios down there and says it's going to be pretty busy (peak season). We don't care, we are just dying to get there! haha!

[iluvdiznee]

Our trip begins on 2/24/08! I cannot wait. This is our first time staying on site, Pop. Last year we were at the parks around the 7th or so of Feb. It was actually pleasant. Crowds weren't too bad. I have heard that the week AFTER Presidents day is a little slower. I hope that holds true! I won't care anyway. I am going home!!!!!!:woohoo: :yay: :banana: :cool1:

[mickcw1109]

long weekend trip to the world for us. no kids this time, should be fun. staying at the csr, can't wait to get out of this weather for a few days

[chrissyb2411]

Michelle ( I am guessing that is your name by sn?), thanks for advice on clothes to pack, that one was stumping me, and I always wayyyyyy overpack. This will be our first real vaca with almost 3 year old so I am a little lost.

I see several posts about escaping the weather, I hear you their! OUr mail lady has started to refuse to deliver our mail cause their is often ice and snow on the road :confused3 It is february in NH, what does she expect!!!! 8 days and counting, (7 till we head to boston for overnight before our flight, yipee!) :cool1:

[NHWX]

We went last year at this time, and while it certainly wasn't as crowded as Memorial Day weekend & week, it wasn't particularly light either. The last week of February is New Hampshire school vacation week. Massachusett's is this coming week. (By and large, I believe.) We've tended to run with the rule that each person gets to pick one ride/show where the line is longer than 30 minutes as their "I really, really want to do this" event. Otherwise, we'll try to fast pass it, go during a parade, get there early or late but only one long line per person.

As far as the weather goes, I've been obsessively checking www.accuweather.com and www.weather.com for forecasts. It looks like the last week will be warm and then cool-ish but still way warmer than New Hampshire. I always make everyone bring their winter coats anyways because if we have dig out our car, they'll need them then.

And as far as the snow goes, our neighborhood has nearly become an exclusive community - it's a deadend Y shaped road on a hill so there's not a lot of traffic and the road is just getting bumpier and bumpier. Pretty soon you'll either have to have a four wheel vehicle or just not get in. Our driveway is particularly bad. I've been using 4wd since Wednesday.

NHWX

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Michelle ( I am guessing that is your name by sn?), thanks for advice on clothes to pack, that one was stumping me, and I always wayyyyyy overpack. This will be our first real vaca with almost 3 year old so I am a little lost.

I see several posts about escaping the weather, I hear you their! OUr mail lady has started to refuse to deliver our mail cause their is often ice and snow on the road It is february in NH, what does she expect!!!! 8 days and counting, (7 till we head to boston for overnight before our flight, yipee!)




haha, yes i'm Michelle :) We have a just turned 3 year old with us :) She's sooo excited, this will be her 4th trip and she keeps talking about all the rides she wants to go on! She remembers so much from our May trip it's amazing!

WOW! Can't believe that about your mail!! That's nuts!!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

NHWX, thanks for that info :) :)

[chrissyb2411]

NHWX- where in NH are you? We are in Hooksett. I can't wait to leave this mess behind!! I am not a cold weather person!

Michelle- That is neat that your daughter is so excited. I talk it up a lot to DS and I think he is pretty excited. We picked up a pirate sword and hook at the dollar store, and some glo bracelets, which he enjoyed. I think I am still more excited though! 8 days, woohoo!!:banana:

[NHWX]

NHWX- where in NH are you? We are in Hooksett. I can't wait to leave this mess behind!! I am not a cold weather person!

We're in the small hills in the Monadnocks area. When the forecasters paint a heavier swath on the snowfall maps, generally we're in it unless the storm is goes north. I'm not looking forward to Sunday's storm.

I took out duffle bags today. I'm trying to figure out if we can do just carry-ons. I think it's going to be too chilly to go without jeans for the evenings and that makes everything a bit more bulky.

Must remember quart sized ziploc bags!

NHWX

[chrissyb2411]

I hear you on the packing woes. This sunday, as in tommorow storm? It better not be next sunday, we fly out of boston sunday morning, I will be one VERY unhappy girl if our plans get messed up because of snow!!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

another day almost over!!!!

[NHWX]

I was talking about tomorrow night's (Sunday, 2/17) freezing rain and sleet turning to rain storm. Last I read, rainfall was supposed to be about an inch.

It's supposed to be sunny on Thursday!! Yeah! (sarcasm off)

NHWX

[missmdr]

We're from NH, too - we also are going during school vacation week. We are staying off site at Windsor Hills - namely b/c I'm almost 6 mo's pregnant and won't be able to share a room AND a bed with my family of 4! Too crowded - I need my space! :rotfl:

We are leaving from Boston on Friday. The weather looks really good for travel - we're flying into Tampa this time - mostly b/c it was the best rates and times for us. Renting a car for the week and that will be a new experience for us....paying for parking 7 days - yuck!

I've been watching the weather for next week too and it looks really great! I should be packing and preparing but we have been so sick in our house. I just got back from the dr's for my 3 year old - she has had a fever for 4 days; the doc says it's an ear infection....sigh...so hopefully we'll all be better by Friday!

[chrissyb2411]

I just don't think I can waith any longer!!!:rotfl2: I hear you about sick kids, mine has had a cough, just a cough, for 5 weeks, 2 doctors trips and they still keep telling me its just a cold. I am hoping the humid aie in FL will help, but I am a little nervous about flying. I think we are going to be sticking clost to home this week to avoid germies. Flu cases are widespread in NH right now, and I have no desire to pick that up before we leave! We may even skip the gym to stay out of the playroom, who really cares what I look like in a bathing suit anyway, lol :rotfl: Is anyone planning on the pirates and princess party on the 26th? It looks like rain that day, but I think we will go anyway, DS is excited about it!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Any adults dressing up for PP party???

we are :)

[missmdr]

We considered the P & P party, but being 6 months pregnant, I can hardly stay up until 9pm, never mind any later! And w/the 3 year old just getting over her sickness, I'm thinking I won't push it....plus the extra cost....:confused3

I have my bag packed - going to work on my 12 year olds today with him now that he has no school today - that will be half the bags to deal with!

I'm finalizing my plans for next week - does anyone know how exciting ESPN wknd is? My 12 year old is really into sports and would probably get a kick out of it - expecially that Roger Clemens is supposed to be there - but I'm thinking the crowds.....dunno....:confused:

[ajleone]

4 days for us too! I can't wait to be warm again!:thumbsup2

[chrissyb2411]

Boy, lots of us from NH going down, I suppose because it is school vaca week up here.
Michelle- I think I am going to get dh and I bandanas to be semi pirates. We are not really dress up people, but I would like to do something. I was thinking of maybe getting a couple pirate tshirs from the disney store too. I think its great you guys are dressing up, I love it when adults get to be kids again. I'm just not very good at it!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Michelle- I think I am going to get dh and I bandanas to be semi pirates. We are not really dress up people, but I would like to do something. I was thinking of maybe getting a couple pirate tshirs from the disney store too. I think its great you guys are dressing up, I love it when adults get to be kids again. I'm just not very good at it!




That's still cool!! We dress up for everything! haha! I think that's why we even had a blast at MNSSHP :) We're even decorating the stroller :)

[gavsmom]

We have tickets to the P & PP on the 26th! Can't wait-only 8 more days! Hoping for no rain! :)

[missmdr]

Has anyone been watching the weather?? THe more days that go by, the more rain is predicted next week.....I'm so disappointed.....I didn't want it to be hotter than Hades, but I surely didn't want rain! :guilty: :sad2:

[ajleone]

Has anyone been watching the weather?? THe more days that go by, the more rain is predicted next week.....I'm so disappointed.....I didn't want it to be hotter than Hades, but I surely didn't want rain! :guilty: :sad2:

There is no escaping the rain in WDW. That being said Fla. weather is even more unpredictable than New England. As you watch, the weather will change daily for next week!

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Honestly we love it when it rains, less people venture out to the parks! BUT that being said, the rain BARELY lasts for long at all. Hey you will be in Disney World!!!

[chrissyb2411]

gavsmom- did you buy tickets for p&pp already? I can't decide if I just want to buy them their. Do you just print them up if you buy them online? Maybe we will see you there that night, lol.
I looked at weather again this morning. weather.com seems to predict more rain than acuweather.com either way 60's and rainy is better than 20's and icy.

[ortegah]

Here's what accuweather says for the next 15 days:
http://www.accuweather.com/forecast-15day.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=1&zipcode=32801&metric=0

It's not looking too bad at all I'd say :)

[gavsmom]

gavsmom- did you buy tickets for p&pp already? I can't decide if I just want to buy them their. Do you just print them up if you buy them online? Maybe we will see you there that night, lol.
I looked at weather again this morning. weather.com seems to predict more rain than acuweather.com either way 60's and rainy is better than 20's and icy.
I did buy them already for 2/26 (we are thinking about maybe going a 2nd time on Saturday but I don't have those tix yet). I bought them online, then they sent the tickets through the mail.
:cool1:

[missmdr]

Safe travels for all who leave this wknd!! We leave tomorrow afternoon from Boston - oh, and wouldn't you know, snow is in the forecast! For the whole East Coast it will be crummy weather from teh looks of it. Oh yay We are happy to have warm weather to look forward to in 24 hours!

:confused3 :confused3

[ortegah]

Safe travels for all who leave this wknd!! We leave tomorrow afternoon from Boston - oh, and wouldn't you know, snow is in the forecast! For the whole East Coast it will be crummy weather from teh looks of it. Oh yay We are happy to have warm weather to look forward to in 24 hours!

:confused3 :confused3

Yep! Luckily for us, I think the storm is starting tonight rather than tomorrow night. Still there's a chance our flight will be delayed on Saturday. I sure hope not though! :sad2:

[NHWX]

Obsessively watching the weather here... www.easternuswx.com is to weather what disboards is to Disney.

Gack! I feeling like I should be literally running in circles! Nothing is packed. A snowstorm is coming. Our flight goes through BWI which is forecasted to get a quarter of an inch of ice. Aaaaaaaa! (runs off, bangs head on wall)

And my blessed calm family is completely untouched by this. What? Tomorrow? Oh, I'm doing something now.

I've eaten a totally unreasonable amount of food today. Maybe it's balanced out by walking in circles as I waited on hold with Disney and Southwest.

NHWX

[ortegah]

Obsessively watching the weather here... www.easternuswx.com is to weather what disboards is to Disney.

Gack! I feeling like I should be literally running in circles! Nothing is packed. A snowstorm is coming. Our flight goes through BWI which is forecasted to get a quarter of an inch of ice. Aaaaaaaa! (runs off, bangs head on wall)

And my blessed calm family is completely untouched by this. What? Tomorrow? Oh, I'm doing something now.

I've eaten a totally unreasonable amount of food today. Maybe it's balanced out by walking in circles as I waited on hold with Disney and Southwest.

NHWX

My flight is out of BWI so I completely sympathize with you. Right now they're saying it should turn to rain tomorrow night so hopefully it won't be too bad on Saturday.

[chrissyb2411]

:cool1: The weather in fl is looking fantastic for the week :cool1: A couple of hot days followed by nice in the 60's days!! For those of you flying out of the northeast tommorow and Sat- good luck!! We are staying in boston sat night and flying out sunday, DH plows though so he will be busy sat, maybe delaying our start! I am all packed, I am obsessivly planning this trip! I made DS a travel journal with some cute journal pages and coloring pages, all bound in a 3 ring binder, it is so cute! I am worried I overpacked, I have one xl suitcase, 1 large suitcase, and a carry on case for the 3 of us, plus ds's backpack with his plane stuff. I am not good at packing simply!! I placed my order with gardengrocer today (they are a little expensive!), and bought our pirates and princesses tickets, (Gavsmom, maybe we will see you there!!) woo hoo!!! 2 more days, disney here we come!!:banana: