Planning Session Dates

[SRUAlmn]

I thought it might be fun to have a thread for planning session dates. That way, if any of us will be there at the same time maybe we can meet for dinner or something :) :) I'll try to do a calendar like in the wedding date thread. If you'll be there more than just the day of your PS, put all your dates so there is more of a chance for us to meet up :thumbsup2


November 2006


December 2006
12/17/06 - 12/21/06 JJClemson
12/13/06 - 12/17/06 LiLIrishChick63

January 2007
1/12/07 -1/16/07 SRUAlmn (* 1/15)
1/3/07 Ember


February 2007
2/4/07- 2/10/07 Belle83007
2/1/07 DZNYStar
2/20/07 mushumadness
2/23/07 DIP626
2/24/07-2/26/07 jasnal (no PS, just a trip :) )


March 2007
3/3/07 - 3/10/07 sefny (no PS, just a trip :) )
3/4/07-3/8/07 ExCPKate (*3/5)
3/23 jillg850

April 2007


May 2007
5/9/07 - 5/16/07 dannirose (*5/11)
5/26/07 - 6/2/07 tink11302



June 2007
6/11/07 LuckDragon
6/23-6/29 jcnovak1 (*6/28)



July 2007


August 2007


September 2007


October 2007


November 2007


December 2007

[Belle83007]

2/4/07- 2/10/07 :goodvibes

[dznystar]

We haven't scheduled our planning session yet, but we're looking at late jan or early feb. I'll let you know when we set final dates.

[SRUAlmn]

We haven't scheduled our planning session yet, but we're looking at late jan or early feb. I'll let you know when we set final dates.

Thanks! We aren't sure yet either, but we know it's going to either be MLK weekend or President's weekend since I'm a teacher and we have to go when I'm off. Since there are AWESOME AP rates in Jan we're trying for then. :goodvibes

[JJClemson]

Good idea for a thread SRUAlmn :)

We'll be in WDW from Dec 18-21, 2006. Our planning session is on Dec 19. I am so excited to be going down when everything is decorated for the holidays!

[SRUAlmn]

Good idea for a thread SRUAlmn :)

We'll be in WDW from Dec 18-21, 2006. Our planning session is on Dec 19. I am so excited to be going down when everything is decorated for the holidays!


You will LOVE it! The two 'family' trips my family has taken have been during Christmas week and there is nothing like it!! It's so beautiful. Have a great time :)

[SRUAlmn]

We called to book our room for our PS last night (for Jan) and wanted to use the AP rate. ALL value resorts and all but 1 moderate were SOLD OUT! The CM on the phone was actually really rude and was trying to upsell her heart out. I was very annoyed as the CMs are usually so sweet and helpful. She was asking me a TON of questions and was sort of demeaning of the fact that we were going to activate our APs in Jan when our wedding isn't until July :rolleyes: Anyway, I just wanted people to know that if you're planning on going in Jan or Feb and using any of the discounts currently available, book now!!

[Belle83007]

We called to book our room for our PS last night (for Jan) and wanted to use the AP rate. ALL value resorts and all but 1 moderate were SOLD OUT! The CM on the phone was actually really rude and was trying to upsell her heart out. I was very annoyed as the CMs are usually so sweet and helpful. She was asking me a TON of questions and was sort of demeaning of the fact that we were going to activate our APs in Jan when our wedding isn't until July :rolleyes: Anyway, I just wanted people to know that if you're planning on going in Jan or Feb and using any of the discounts currently available, book now!!

wow karen you are just having issues all around with getting rooms huh :sad2: first your guests for the wedding, now the planning session. what is going on? hope it all works out for you!!! here is some pixie dust for you :wizard:

[SRUAlmn]

wow karen you are just having issues all around with getting rooms huh :sad2: first your guests for the wedding, now the planning session. what is going on? hope it all works out for you!!! here is some pixie dust for you :wizard:


Thanks! I know! I guess it's because it's at a discounted rate. Those usually go SO FAST!!

[SRUAlmn]

Anyone else booked dates yet??

[JonetteA]

I think the reason you are having a hard time finding rooms in Jan and Feb is b/c Disney was offering a 6 day 7 night package for 2 people (including tickets and dining) for about 1300 at any value resort. Double Occupancy.

[SRUAlmn]

I think the reason you are having a hard time finding rooms in Jan and Feb is b/c Disney was offering a 6 day 7 night package for 2 people (including tickets and dining) for about 1300 at any value resort. Double Occupancy.


That's what I figured too, but that package is blacked out the weekend I'll be there because it's a holiday weekend (which may be the real reason it's unavailable.)

[dznystar]

My mom suggested we stay away from the holiday weekends. The parks will be extremely crowded and difficult to get rooms. This is also a problem for us as DF is a teacher as well and didn't want to take time off. We're both doing it anyways, and hopefully staying at DVC.

[sefny]

Well, I don't have a planning session, but I will be in the world from March 3-10th. If anyone is around then, I'd love to meet up!

[SRUAlmn]

My mom suggested we stay away from the holiday weekends. The parks will be extremely crowded and difficult to get rooms. This is also a problem for us as DF is a teacher as well and didn't want to take time off. We're both doing it anyways, and hopefully staying at DVC.


It's hard when you're a teacher because the times you're off are the busy times and there are rarely discounts at those times. I don't know about him, but we get very few personal days and no vacation days, and it's just SO difficult to be out and make sub plans, let the parents know important details, get all the kids prepared, etc... It's usually just easier to be there :rotfl:

[LiLIrishChick63]

i don't really have a "planning session" but me and DF are going down from Dec 13th-17th. i've been trying to get ahold of the wedding people but no one has gotten back to me. i just want to see if maybe one of the days that we're down there, if we can maybe just go and talk to someone to get the ball rolling.

i'd much rather see someone in person, rather than talk over the phone for everything. i know that i will only be able to go down once or twice the year before the wedding(which....would be next year) so i'm hoping that at least this will get things started.

[SRUAlmn]

Just wanted to bump this up in case anyone else had booked a PS date in the past month :)

[ellej]

it totally figures that i just missed you guys. my family and my fiance were visiting WDW 11/11-11/14, and even though we're an intimate, we met with our wedding coordinator on 11/13 at franck's. and it was great. and she was great. i am REALLY glad we got a chance to meet with her.

our wedding isn't too far off. it's on january 22, 2007. so maybe some of you will be there then?! we're getting married at sea breeze point at 2:30 p.m. and then are having a reception at california grill in the napa room. will any of you be there then????

best of luck with all your planning!! :grouphug:

[JJClemson]

LilIrishChick- maybe our paths will cross, DF and I added an extra day to our PS trip so now we are going from Dec 17-21 :) Where are you staying?

[dannirose]

We haven't booked it yet but we will be going down for our planning session from 5/9/07 - 5/16/07. Now we just need to decide where we want to stay!

[SRUAlmn]

We're all getting so close! It's exciting!!!

[Ember]

My planning session in January 3rd!!

[dznystar]

I emailed Meri today to try to schedule our session either Feb 1-Feb2. Of course I always get the out of office reply.

[dznystar]

I just got the confirmation from Meri. Our planning session will be 2/1/07 @1:30pm. YEA!

[DIP626]

Oooh our planning session is official now too! Feb 23rd at 9:00 am. :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[LuckDragon]

June 11, 2007 - We haven't bought plane tickets yet, but we're on the calendar! I've got SO much to do before then - I haven't picked out a dress or even a bridal party! I am freaking out!

[sunsh1ne]

I see that every one does tastings
when you have a custom how do they know what foods you want to taste. Can you only select from a certain group or do you fill out a form before hand so they know.

also same for flowers do you gie them a rough idea or do you look at samples.

also with your bouquet do you ever get to see it before your weding??

[dannirose]

I see that every one does tastings
when you have a custom how do they know what foods you want to taste. Can you only select from a certain group or do you fill out a form before hand so they know.

also same for flowers do you gie them a rough idea or do you look at samples.

also with your bouquet do you ever get to see it before your weding??

For the menu tasting your planner sends you a form with the items from your reception location's kitchen that apply to your type of menu and you mark off what you would like to taste.

I am not sure about the floral questions.

[sunsh1ne]

thank you i cant wait, i was wondering if anyone had a sample from the boardwalk

[ExCPKate]

Hi Karen!

We are going March 4-8 with our planning session on the 5th. I'm so excited, I can't hardly wait!

[IrishCinderella]

also same for flowers do you gie them a rough idea or do you look at samples.

also with your bouquet do you ever get to see it before your weding??

Depending on who your Disney Floral Manager is, you show them examples of what you want and they sometimes bring a portfolio of their work to show you photos of similar items.

With Disney Floral, I'm pretty certain that the only way you can actually see a mock-up of any of your floral (centerpieces, bouquet, etc.) is to pay for the mock-up separately. Since the cost associated with these items can be high, not too many people ever have mock-ups made (they'd be the exact same cost as the 'real' wedding day one). I have a friend who was uncertain about her centerpiece containers, so she arranged to see a mock-up on her Planning Session trip. Basically, Disney will let you see whatever you want in advance - for a price. :)

[dannirose]

Btw - I finally booked my planning session & menu tasting - they will be Friday 5/11/07! :banana:

[Tink11302]

May 26th - June 2nd

[SRUAlmn]

DZNYStar!!!!!!! Were you still there today??? Everyone ok with the bad weather?? Check in with us when you can :)

[DisneyFairy19]

I wish I could tell you my planning dates.. I have a loooooonnnnnggg way to go:sad1:

[SRUAlmn]

I wish I could tell you my planning dates.. I have a loooooonnnnnggg way to go:sad1:

I feel ya! We were engaged in August of 2005, but due to my sister's wedding being in April of 2006, we had to wait until July 2007. It was a LOOOOONG wait! However, I got into this comfortable 'we have lots of time' frame of mind and now it's like 'oh my gosh, we only have 5 more months!' :eek:

[mushumadness]

my parents will be at mine on february 20th

[SRUAlmn]

my parents will be at mine on february 20th

Your planning session is on Feb 20?

[jasnal]

I dont have a planning session but I will be in WDW from Feb.24-26th!!!

[mushumadness]

yes our planning session is on feb 20th

[jillg850]

Our planning session and menu tasting (at the GF) with Maxine will be Friday, March 23. I can't wait!! Anyone else have Maxine as their planner?

Jill
:)

[jcnovak1]

Our planning session is scheduled for June 28. We will be at WDW from June 23 - 29. We are so excited!