Who is going in January 08?

[Vickie46]

We are so excited.. we are going for my little girls 6th birthday! We can't wait!

[stephgly]

We are going Jan 19-Jan 26. :banana: Time seems to be going so slow:sad2:

[chcarroll]

I will be there Jan 27-30. Short trip for my DD 5th birthday! Just mom and duaghter.

[crosstheborder]

We are all booked and ready to go! We will be there, with another family, from Jan. 24 - Feb. 2nd. Our first trip..and it can't come soon enough :cool1:

[Vickie46]

I agree.. time is moving slow for Jan 08 ... but we do got to make it thru Christmas... lol

I hope they come out with some great package! like a real deal!

[noahsmom122]

We are going 1/20 thru 1/26. My kids are asking Santa for the trip, and hoping he brings it for them!!:rotfl:

Both my son and my husband will be celebrating their birthday there. I have dinner planned at the Coral Reef, complete with the divers (for my son) and the menu (for DH). I also ordered a cake, so I think we are set!!

I am sooooo excited, I can't stand myself:banana:

I think Santa may have to make reservations at The Bibbidi Bobbidi for DD, so she doesn't feel left out!

[TEK224]

I'll be thre Jan. 9-16 for the marathon. I just got back last week from 5 days at the BWV and I'm already "home"sick. Can't wait for Jan.

[deezeealum]

We will be there 1/26-2/1 with my DD first trip. Word to the wise don't tell a 2 year old you're going to see Mickey 6 months in advance. Everytime we get in the car she says "Sophie's going to see MIckey now." I'm not sure if it's a question or statement. Staying at WL for the first time. Have the count down marked daily on my calendar. 139 days to go.

[emalone]

We are going January 1st - January 7th. I hope it won't be too crowded. We have never been at this time of year before. We just hope for good weather and low crowds.:hippie:

[rcraw45425]

January 2-6 at the YAcht Club and even though we were just there in May I wish that time would hurry up! Can't wait to ride the improved Haunted Mansion!

[noahsmom122]

Quick suggestion for your two year old--make a chain out of construction paper and have her take one link off every night before bed. I did this for my DD and DS when we went last year, and believe me it helped!! It really cut down on the are we going yet? questions!! In fct, I think since Santa is bringing our trip this year, he is going to leave one for them so we can count down again.

[deezeealum]

Noahs mom,
Thanks for the GREAT suggestion. That will help me make a rainy day go a bit quicker.

[rcraw45425]

We are so excited.. we are going for my little girls 6th birthday! We can't wait!

If you are staying onsite have the birthday noted on your reservation. One time at GF DD received a personally signed photo of Cinderella wishing her a Happy Birthday and GF chocolate bar. Also be sure any TS meals have it noted, she may get a HB cupcake. Here is a photo of Amy being presented her cupcake by Prince Charming at 1900 Park Faire:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l280/rcraw45425/DisneyApril05-6.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l280/rcraw45425/DisneyApril05-7.jpg

[Vickie46]

I will make sure to do this thanks!

[jenb1023]

We're going 1/26 - 2/2! Can't wait! We were just there in April but had so much fun we had to do it again before DD starts school and it gets harder to go. All the ADR's and BBB ressie are made - now it is just the waiting to see if there are any good discounts and if there will be a P&PP when we are there!

[melomouse]

deezeealum -

We will be at WL at the same time, celebrating DS' 16th! Ok - you other late January-goers - are you onsite or offsite and where???

melomouse & co.

[jenb1023]

deezeealum -

We will be at WL at the same time, celebrating DS' 16th! Ok - you other late January-goers - are you onsite or offsite and where???

melomouse & co.

1/26 - 2/2 at AKL for us!

[deezeealum]

Maye we'll bump into each other at Whispering Canyon. I hope your DD has a fantastic Bday! Remember to let them know on your res to make it extra special. Here's hoping for a great code, warm weather, and magical memories.

[Momof2J's]

We're going Jan 6-11th and staying at ASMo. This is going to be a surprise Christmas present for the kids. They have no idea!! I am glad, however, that they will know we're going for only the 10 days before we leave. :rotfl:

[Eeyore's Mom]

We will be coming down from Alaska for my DS's Make A Wish trip.:woohoo: This is our first WDW trip for all of us. I'm not sure if I'm more excited or my 3 boys (definately not dh! but he will love it when he's there). I don't care if it's in the 40's while we're there, it will still be better than the -40 that we will probably being having in Alaska :yay: I'm thinking about the paper chain thing for me, forget the kids! I can hardly stand even looking at the calander, is it really still September :laughing:

[princess54]

Hey we're going to WDW in Jan. Staying in a cabin for the 1st time. 120 days and counting!!!!:cool1: :hourglass Any sage advice from past FW guests? (We reserved a golf cart!)

[dsnyrn]

We will also be there for the Marathon Jan 9-18, it can't come soon enough!!

[jmkrat]

We'll be there January 1-7, I can't wait.:banana:

[Cyndibear]

We will be at AKV January 6-14. We were just at BWV early part of Sept and I am missing it like crazy. Good thing Nov and Dec will be busy with all of the preparations for the holiday season. It will make the time go much faster. I hope!!!

Cyndi

[BarleyJack]

We will be at POR for our first trip together 1/19-1/26, neither of us have been there in over 20 Years! We're on the dining plan, ADR's made, just counting down the days! :goodvibes :banana: :banana:

[Lollipop's Mom]

Booked Jan 2-12 yesterday! Haven't been since Jan 2000!!!! We always go to disneyland because its closer/cheaper! I AM OFF THE WALL EXCITED!

[firsttimemom]

We're going the 19th - 26-ish. Haven't made ressies yet but the kids have some of those dates off and early dismissal on others. We're thinking about trying CSR and getting 2 adjoining rooms so we can have a bit more space. 8 and 10 yr old are all about their own personal space these days.:rolleyes1

Of course I keep seeing gorgeous pics posted of our beloved poly. And then there's the BWI that I've been dying to try. Decisions, decisions....

[CathrynRose]

I will be there Jan 27-30. Short trip for my DD 5th birthday! Just mom and duaghter.


So are we!! Just mom and son - probably the 24 - 28th (Thursday - Sunday), but I might play with those dates depending on the airfares.

:thumbsup2

[moparop]

We just made ressies last week for Jan. 23-29 at POFQ. We are beyond geeked. WDW is about all DS talks about these days. I just found out that Playhouse Disney will more than likely be dark then. Major bummer! :(

[mattsmom2000]

We are staying at All-Star Sports Jan 19th-26th. Cannot wait. We are taking my in-laws and celebrating mine and DH's 10th Anniversary, DS 8th birthday and Father-in-Law's birthday. Quite a trip full! Cannot wait.

[pyrxtc]

I'll be at the BWV's from the 10-19th. We're celebrating my DD's 11th (21 days before we get there) birthday, and my DS's 6th birthday (10 days after we leave).

[court4short]

I'll be at POP January 20-26th! I'm SO excited. We've also got ADRs for the following:

Le Cellier (1/21) 6:10PM
Mama Melrose's (1/22) 4:10PM (We got the Fantasmic package)
Cap'n Jack's (1/23) 7:30PM
Cinderella's Royal Table (1/24) 6:20PM
Coral Reef (1/25) Noon

Courtney

[gogo65]

Hi everyone,

We will be there the 6th-12th jan, staying at the Contemporary.( my kids don't know!) Well they know we are going to the WDW but we told them we coudn't afford the CR

I can't wait:cool1:

I just wish we were staying longer. Is 6 days going to be long enough:sad2:

ADR's booked:thumbsup2

What else is there to do?? Can I start packing 3 months out:rotfl:

[Andrea]

add us to the list, we are only going from january 9-11 not sure which hotel to stay at though

[wannago2disney]

We will be there January 23-30. Staying at POP! Celebrating DH and my 13th anniversary of our 1st date! MIL will be celebrating retirement...it's our kids first time! And bestest, bestest, bestest of all, it's above freezing temps and hangin' with Mickey!:cheer2:

[MeLady]

We will be there Jan 6-13! Husband and boys are running the Family Fun K. It will be for our Anniversary! The kids will get their plane tickets for Christmas! They think we are driving! hahaha

[JMac29]

We'll be at WL the 25th - 29th! Has anyone been before in Jan.? We've always gone in the Fall. I'm wondering if there is any chance of swimming in the pool? I guess we won't know what the weather will do until we get there. At least we should be able to use the hot tub though i would think.

[NikkiKahne]

I'll be there from the 23rd - 30th - for my 21st Birthday Trip! I'm staying at The Shades Of Green :cool1:

[LittleMissStitch]

Not sure if it counts but I'll be there last day in January with the rest of the holiday continuing on into February. First time without my family, am going with two of my best friends as an end of college present to ourselves:goodvibes

[DaniandRyan]

We will be staying at ASMo from January 7-13 :)

[saffymom]

Just booked our airfare today for Jan. 23-30! Woo-hoo!:cool1:

Now I figure out where we're going to stay.:confused3

[Andrea]

Now I figure out where we're going to stay.:confused3

that's my problem also, i am so torn between where to stay at

[Avivasmom]

Me and my DD (DH has to work so cannot come) but grandpa is for Aviva's 7th bday at AKL! We are going on her bday Jan 2nd to the 5th.

[Djr0129]

:goodvibes We are going Jan 27th-Feb 1st,2008.......celebrating our 31st wedding anniversary. Only our 2nd trip and I'm so excited!!!!
Have all my reservations for dinning....but hope they add more dinning choices
back soon...like Fulton's Crab. We went with the deluxe dinning so I hope they
add it to that plan.......:dance3:

[itchin2go]

January 20 - 26th at BWV. Trying Deluxe Dining too. Just bummed about Splash Mountain closing -- so much so that I've thought about switching dates... We went late January last year though and had SUCH a good time. The weather could be anything from chilly to rainy to 70 and beautiful -- it was all of those things at one time or another last year. It even snowed the day before we arrived last year! It warmed up by the end of the week and we did get to swim. Is anything more unpredictable than Florida weather?

[mickey58729]

All 11 of us will be there Jan 9-19th... It will be a first time for one of the group and the another one hasn't been there in fifteen years. We are all getting excited as we hit the 99 day mark today:woohoo:

[Colleen27]

January 20 - 26th at BWV. Trying Deluxe Dining too. Just bummed about Splash Mountain closing -- so much so that I've thought about switching dates... We went late January last year though and had SUCH a good time. The weather could be anything from chilly to rainy to 70 and beautiful -- it was all of those things at one time or another last year. It even snowed the day before we arrived last year! It warmed up by the end of the week and we did get to swim. Is anything more unpredictable than Florida weather?

I'll take the unpredictable weather of January in Florida over the predictable, horrible Michigan winter!

[Colleen27]

We'll be at the Wilderness Lodge, Jan 16 to 27 to celebrate DS's birthday on the 19th.

I actually think the waiting for this trip isn't so bad, between the fun of planning, revising, and adjusting all my ADRs (we'll be on the deluxe dining plan) and planning a very Disney Christmas to get the kids excited about the trip. So far, they're getting lanyard medals, 25 pin grab bags for trading, Epcot passports, a custom autograph book for DD, a new lanyard for DS (DD got one for her birthday)... And who knows what else I'll find between now and then!

[CathrynRose]

Just bought the plane tickets last night: Jan 26 - 29th. :thumbsup2

[RK13]

Going week of 1/13. Has anyone gone the week leading into MLK? There's the marathon, then the cheerleading at the end of the week.

The past two years, we have gone the week of MLK and it generally not that crowded (longest wait maybe 30 on Dumbo or speedway). I booked the same period this year, the weather during this week has been great mid 70s. Now I'm starting to think going before a long weekend is not a good idea and I should reschedule.

[fire6164]

We will be there 1/20 - 1/27 staying at the POP

[Elmo888]

Jan. 27 - Feb. 3 at ASMusic Family Suites!

[sherry8253]

We are staying off property 12/30 and 12/31 and checking into WL on 01/01 - YEAH!!!!

[BarbieGal457]

I'll be there January 5th until January 12th of '08!! I am so excited, it's unreal..if only time would move a weeeee bit faster !! :banana:

[Disney Mommy 3]

So far I think our dates actually only coincide with Elmo 888! We are planning Jan 26th -Feb. 3rd.We are booked right now at the BC. This will be the 3rd trip there. Tried to get the CR for accessibility, but to no avail. Now kinda leaning to the Poly-lovin that monrail!!!

But, whatever- that's when we have planned. I have never been in Jan. We have done Dec. 3 times, but it's just getting busier all the time. I wanted to do something different, so we are going to try this. I know we are leaving out on the weekend when people will be coming in for Mardi Gras. Do any of you see that as being a big thing? We will be in the parks that Sat.- but not Sunday, that a.m. we are flying out? But I thought of the weekend choices, between MLK, the marathon, and the cheer thing, this was the best.

Anyone else at the BC that week?

[Disney Mommy 3]

Oh!! I am also the KOTS for this trip. It's the 3rd surprise trip for our kids. We have had trips where we tell them and trips where we don't. It's much more peaceful at our house if I keep things on the down-low:lmao:

[court4short]

We will be there 1/20 - 1/27 staying at the POP


Hey, I'll be at POP 20-26! :)

[MickeyMirth]

DH and I will be at POR 1/31-2/3 after 4 days on the Wonder. Happy, happy, joy, joy.:Pinkbounc

[fire6164]

Hey, I'll be at POP 20-26! :)

How many in your group?
We will be arriving from Portland, OR after flying a red eye and getting in around 12:30 pm.

There is myself DH, DD, DGD (6) and DGS (4)

Do you have any plans for arrival day???

We are hoping our room is ready and we can possibly have lunch and take a nap before heading over to MK.

[scottny]

POR 1/19 - 1/28

cannot wait. time is going so slowly.

[PrincessDez]

Howdy rcraw and everyone else!!!!

We will be at the Yacht Club Jan 1-7! Flying from California on a red-eye on News Eve! The kids have no idea!!!! We are not going to tell them until the morning of. Going to breakfast and giving them a 'forgotten' Christmas present of Disney $$$, then telling them they have 5 hours to go home and pack. It is KILLING me to keep this secret!!!!!!!

Maybe we will run into each other while we are there..........

You mentioned you stayed there recently. Any advice you can give me? We have never stayed there before.

[court4short]

How many in your group?
We will be arriving from Portland, OR after flying a red eye and getting in around 12:30 pm.

There is myself DH, DD, DGD (6) and DGS (4)

Do you have any plans for arrival day???

We are hoping our room is ready and we can possibly have lunch and take a nap before heading over to MK.

I'm coming in from New Orleans and we should be hopefully checking in around 1:30 or 2:00. *crosses fingers* We didn't really make any plans to hit up the parks on our arrival day. I think we're actually just going to head down to DD and walk around, do some shopping, etc.

It's going to be myself, DM, DA, and DA. (I'm still getting used to using these shortened words. heh) But basically, all women and no men or children. I'm the youngest (21) and will be supervising my mother and two aunts. Ironic, eh? I've been several times before and this will be their first time at Disney! :D So, I'm really exciting, and SO glad we've finally got into double digits.

[Eeyore's My Favorite]

Trying to convince DH for a 2 day stay in January 08 @ POFQ. Want to get away for a few days & use the AP's. Stayed in POP in September but want a quieter stay this time. Need another Mickey fix!! :wizard:

[tink2]

We'll be at POFQ Jan. 26- Feb. 2! This is a long awaited- once postponed trip and we can NOT wait!!!! Soooo excited! Here's hoping for low crowds and great weather!!!

[hlane]

We'll be at Pop from 1/25 to 2/2 for DS 6th b-day!! We are all so excited!:banana:

[mickeymum]

Hi everyone!
we will be going 1/26-2/2 staying at the pop
can't wait!!

[DisneyMomx7]

Count us in - we'll be there January 10-15 at the Polynesian. DH is running the Disney marathon again. Extra trip for us!

[earthfaries]

We just booked our trip for January 11-20th yesterday!!! We are going for the Disney Homeschool Days @ Epcot and doing all the parks for 5 days and Disney Quest for 3 days. We got a 3 bedroom townhouse @ Hapimag Lake Berkley Resort and we are soo... excited:goodvibes
We weren't planning on going until next Aug. 30, so you can imagine how excited we are about going in 2 months!!!
WDW here we come!:wizard:

[pilferk]

We'll be there (me, my wife, and 3 kids), at AKV, from Jan 5th - jan 11th.

:)

[mommy2aprincess4]

we'll be at ASMu Jan 6-12 in a family suite :cool1:

[hollyrose1313]

I am so excited! We will be at Pop January 12-17 and at AKL 17-20. We have never switched resorts before so we are hoping that goes smoothly. We have all are ADR's (San Angel Inn, Le Cellier, Beirgarten, LTT, 1900, Boma, and WCC) and hoping that there will be a P&PP (but by looking at MK hours I don't think there will be one).

[earthfaries]

I am so excited! We will be at Pop January 12-17 and at AKL 17-20. We have never switched resorts before so we are hoping that goes smoothly. We have all are ADR's (San Angel Inn, Le Cellier, Beirgarten, LTT, 1900, Boma, and WCC) and hoping that there will be a P&PP (but by looking at MK hours I don't think there will be one).

I just read yesterday a few tenative dates for the P&PP. I don't remember if I saw it on WDW website or Allears.net. We are leaving WDW on the 20th on Jan. so we were curious also. The earliest date next year was the 21st of Jan. so we would miss it by one day. If so , maybe you could extend your trip by a day?

[silvergoldberry]

We're booked at Pop Jan 26- Feb 3. SO excited. I've got our schedule roughed out, ADRs booked

This is the first time I'll be at WDW for more than a weekend or a day. My daughter and I haven't been there since we were FL Residents back in 05. My husband hasn't been there since he was a kid with his family over 20 years ago! (He was SOO disappointed to just find out there is no more Mr Toad's Wild Ride! :-( )

We can't wait. Every once in a while when we're having a rough time...one of us will just start singing..."We are going to Disney, We are going to Disney." (imagine the "we just got a letter" song from Blues Clues.)

I'm starting to think about how we are ever going to get through Christmas. Some kind of gifts we can use on the trip perhaps?

Barb

[sarose]

Yea! I found the Jan 08 group! We are leaving on the 22 and will come home on the 26th. We are at the CSR. firsttimemom, maybe we will run into you. DH has a convention there so DS and I are doing disney and Universal.

Too excited! DH thinks I am nuts!:cool1:

[homeschoolmomof4]

Hey there!

We're going to Disney January 27- February 2nd. We'll be staying at the beautiful WL again. We're so excited!! 93 days!! Woohoo!! :cool1:

[earthfaries]

Hey there!

We're going to Disney January 27- February 2nd. We'll be staying at the beautiful WL again. We're so excited!! 93 days!! Woohoo!! :cool1:

I homeschool our three children also. We are going Jan. 11-20 for the Disney Homeschool Days @ Epcot on the 14&15. Have you heard of it?
www.disneyhomeschooldays.com is the website. You can get park hopper ticket packages through them also.:goodvibes
We haven't been in January before so we have no idea what to expect weather or crowd wise. Hopefully it won't be so bad and the weather won't be so hot as it is in September:woohoo:
Have fun!!!

[homeschoolmomof4]

I homeschool our three children also. We are going Jan. 11-20 for the Disney Homeschool Days @ Epcot on the 14&15. Have you heard of it?
www.disneyhomeschooldays.com is the website. You can get park hopper ticket packages through them also.:goodvibes
We haven't been in January before so we have no idea what to expect weather or crowd wise. Hopefully it won't be so bad and the weather won't be so hot as it is in September:woohoo:
Have fun!!!

I actually just heard about Homeschool Days earlier in the week on my homeschool loop! It sounds like it should be fun!

We went in February last year and loved it. I'm hoping the weather is just as cooperative in January as it was then. Have you checked out ***************** ? They have a crowd level calendar that can help you judge how the crowds might be during the time you're going to be there. However, you need to have a membership or an Unofficial guide to get access. But since I'm already there, I'll sneak a peek for you. BRB...


I'm back! :) The crowd levels look pretty good for you. The only thing that might make it a bit more crowded might be the Marathon and Half Marathon that first weekend you're there. HTH

[homeschoolmomof4]

Hmmm. Wonder why I can't post the link? :confused3

[earthfaries]

Hmmm. Wonder why I can't post the link? :confused3

Thanks for looking for me! I'm not worried about the crowds too much. We have 5 park hopper tix we are using M-F, the 14-18th. We also have 4 water park fun and more tix which we are using at Quest for 3 days. We will get to Orlando Friday night, leaving home early that morning. We have a 10 1/2 hour drive plus stops from here in Asheville. We will be going to Disney Quest Sat. and Sun. so hopefully Quest won't be too busy. We have never been before so I have no ideas about crowds there. It is probably always busy. Then we will be going to D. Quest again the Sat. we leave. Also, my mom has an ECV and is disabled so we usually get on rides a little faster with her which has been really nice in the past!

[Barbi]

I'll be there Jan 6-10 with my daughter. We're both going to college at night and a trip to WDW in January really helps us get through the semesters! These trips are looking to be an annual event. I hope we can continue go each year.

[pixleyyy]

We'll be there too! We arrive Jan. 28 and leave Feb. 4. We're staying offsite at the Marriott Cypress Harbour and will be celebrating DD's 7th birthday. We can't wait!!!

[silvergoldberry]

Hey there!

We're going to Disney January 27- February 2nd. We'll be staying at the beautiful WL again. We're so excited!! 93 days!! Woohoo!! :cool1:

We almost have the same dates and we're homeschooling as well! (I daughter 10 soon to be 11 from PA) It sure makes it more flexible to plan these vacations and education excursions.


Barb

[homeschoolmomof4]

We almost have the same dates and we're homeschooling as well! (I daughter 10 soon to be 11 from PA) It sure makes it more flexible to plan these vacations and education excursions.


Barb

I LOVE the flexibility that homeschooling affords us! It's so nice to be able vacation during off times. One of my children has some ADHD/OCD issues and has a difficult time with crowds, so it's wonderful that he can experience Disney during non-peak times.

[homeschoolmomof4]

12 weeks and 3 days!!

Anyone else visiting the coundown clock daily? :lol:

[scottny]

12 weeks and 3 days!!

Anyone else visiting the coundown clock daily? :lol:

i have the magical countdown clock always on my computer counting down.
79 days
23 hours
52 min

I also just ordered my PIrate and Princess Party tix.

My trip is done being planned.

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[stephgly]

We have 80 Days left too!!! :cool1: I think I am more excited than the kids are! Where did you find the counter? :confused3 I would like to have on on our computer as well.

[pilferk]

We'll be EXACTLY 2 months from our "departure date" on Saturday.

That day, I'm hauling the luggage out of the basement, and starting the packing process. We've got oodles of stuff that's trip specific (and has been taking up space in the corner of our Bed room...which is where the luggage will go now) that we can pack now. It's also (finally) fall in CT, and it looks like the shorts/t-shirts/polo shirts are finally out of the regular "rotation" for clothes...so rather than stow them all away for winter, we'll pack what we need for the trip, first.

:)

[homeschoolmomof4]

We have 80 Days left too!!! :cool1: I think I am more excited than the kids are! Where did you find the counter? :confused3 I would like to have on on our computer as well.

I've been using this one:

http://www.wdwinfo.com/countdownlist.cfm

But I'd be interested in one that would actually be counting down on my computer!

[homeschoolmomof4]

I also just ordered my PIrate and Princess Party tix.



I didn't know the dates were out!! Runs to check Disney site...

[homeschoolmomof4]

Pirates and Princess tickets are out!!!!

Check out this thread:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1622525

or this one

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1622525

[PrincessDez]

Only 59 days and counting until we arrive at the Kingdom! Yippee!!!:cool1:

We have booked the fireworks cruise and have all of our ADR's. I think the kids still have no idea. I can not wait until New Years Eve morning when we tell them. party: They will be soooooooo excited! :cheer2: I can't believe I have kept this secret so far.
Hope you all have fun on your Jan :wizard: adventures!!!

[summersalt]

77 Days! January 19 - 26 @ POP I'm so excited. :banana:

Stay at WL in November 2006 and LOVED IT!! Had many OP visits.
I hope POP was a good choice. It looks like so much fun. :yay:

[Baileymouse]

I can't wait!

Jan. 13-19, CSR - me, DH, DS, DD.

DS is 22, DD is 4. DS wants to show his little sister the best of everything. :banana:

[firsttimemom]

We FINALLY have our ressies- WL club leve 1/19 - 1/24. Then we're heading to HRH for 2 nights.

Now I need to get my ADRs in order.

[fire6164]

77 Days! January 19 - 26 @ POP I'm so excited. :banana:

Stay at WL in November 2006 and LOVED IT!! Had many OP visits.
I hope POP was a good choice. It looks like so much fun. :yay:

We will be at the POP 1/20-26 maybe we will run into each other. :cool1:

Are you going to the p&pp? We got tickets for 1/21.

[PC MOM]

Hi,

We are going 13-20. DD is going to be 7 so I was wondering about the dates for the Pirate & Princess Party

[jenb1023]

Hi,

We are going 13-20. DD is going to be 7 so I was wondering about the dates for the Pirate & Princess Party

January: 21, 26, 29

February: 2, 5, 9, 14, 22, 26

March: 1, 6, 11, 14


Looks like you are going to miss the P&PP. :sad1:

[ladyfoundhertramp]

We are going 1/16-1/21. All my daughter is talking about is Disney! So she's getting one heck of a Christmas gift!!!! DH and I cannot wait to see her face when she finds out! As an added bonus thanks to watching codes on here we upgraded from the CRB standard to an OKW studio with the park hopper, water parks and more and dining for only 44 extra bucks!!! :banana:

[PC MOM]

January: 21, 26, 29

February: 2, 5, 9, 14, 22, 26

March: 1, 6, 11, 14


Looks like you are going to miss the P&PP. :sad1:


Thanks for the info!

Too bad......:sad1:

[earthfaries]

Thanks for the info!

Too bad......:sad1:

I know, we are leaving WDW Jan. 20th also, one day before the party...:sad2:

[mom2t]

WE are going the 20th - 26th. My little boy asked Santa for DW tickets and SeaWorld tickets - staying at the POFQ and still praying for a discount for room only reservation.

[rcraw45425]

WE are going the 20th - 26th. My little boy asked Santa for DW tickets and SeaWorld tickets - staying at the POFQ and still praying for a discount for room only reservation.

DO you already have tickets? WIth the package discount and AP discount I doubt that they will release room only too, though I may be wrong. AAA is another option, though. THeir website shows $127.20 a night.

[adisneynut]

We are staying from 12/31-01/07/08 at the Beach Club.:yay: Joining us are 2 freinds of our 15 year old daughter; one which hasn't been in a while and one that has never been.:woohoo: We decided to try the Deluxe DP and I have booke a cruise as a surprise.:banana: I'm still playing around with the idea of ordering a cake to surprise the teens as well.

[PrincessDez]

We are staying from 12/31-01/07/08 at the Beach Club.:yay: Joining us are 2 freinds of our 15 year old daughter; one which hasn't been in a while and one that has never been.:woohoo: We decided to try the Deluxe DP and I have booke a cruise as a surprise.:banana: I'm still playing around with the idea of ordering a cake to surprise the teens as well.

Hi DisneyNut!
Which cruise did you book?
Sounds like a fun surprise!!!! They will have soooo much fun!
We are there at the same time (Yacht Club) so we may see you around..........

[adisneynut]

illumination cruise booked. now one guest may not be going after all.:sad1: we weere all execited about them going!!!

[disneysuncat]

Even though we just got back less than a week ago, we're going back in January! (1/25-2/1) I got the bounceback offer and couldn't resist. We're staying at Boardwalk again, I can't wait!

[DISNEYmooner2008]

DF and I will be honeymooning 1/6-1/13. I posted this on the main Fireworks Cruise Thread, but figured I might post here as well. We are thinking about booking a Fireworks cruise and are looking to share!!! I have a few interested already. The cost would probably be around $30-$40 per person depending on how many people we get involved. If you are interested, post here, on the january fireworks thread, or PM me. We are looking to take one of these cruises any evening between the 7th-12th.

[busytxmom]

We are going January 20-26--staying at POLY! We are also going to P&PP on Jan. 21. :cheer2:

[jey]

We will be there Jan. 26- Feb. 2. We are staying at the WL!!! We are going to PPP on Jan. 26!!! This is a surprise for DS5!

[PrincessDez]

illumination cruise booked. now one guest may not be going after all.:sad1: we weere all execited about them going!!!

We are doing the Fireworks cruise.

Sorry to hear that someone may not be able to go. Bummer! Hope your daughter isn't too bummed about it. :sad1:

I hope you have a great time anyhow. Maybe we will see you around the parks. pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:

[shefellnl0v3]

We'll be there Jan 10th-17th! We're very excited. We'll be staying at the Grand Floridian.

Anyone know how long the marathon crowds usually last? We were thinking of doing Universal/Seaworld/Downtown Disney that first weekend. Will other non disney parks be crowded then?

Thanks! :goodvibes

[adisneynut]

We are doing the Fireworks cruise.

Sorry to hear that someone may not be able to go. Bummer! Hope your daughter isn't too bummed about it. :sad1:

I hope you have a great time anyhow. Maybe we will see you around the parks. pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:

Thanks!! SO far not too much disappointment! She told me last night she had rather it be girls only.:cloud9: The other guest was male.:confused3
We could run into each other. I use to have DIC green ribbon but not anymore.:sad1: I hope tha you have a great time.:thumbsup2

[PrincessDez]

Thanks!! SO far not too much disappointment! She told me last night she had rather it be girls only.:cloud9: The other guest was male.:confused3
We could run into each other. I use to have DIC green ribbon but not anymore.:sad1: I hope tha you have a great time.:thumbsup2

Girls trip sounds more fun. Have a great time!!!! :thumbsup2

What is the DIC green ribbon? :confused3 I am new to the boards................

[adisneynut]

Bright lime green. HomeDepot has it but I can't remember the actual name:sad2: .

I use to have a peice on my packback but I have started carring a POTC messenger bag and didn't put it on. I have a made everyone a bright blue T-shirt with Disneyworld 2008 and the front and our names on the back. Even made name tags as well. Aldo made me a Belle shirt and DH a Beast shirt to wear one day. Might sound corny but we like them.;)

Maybe we will see you around!! Hope you hae a magical trip! Here is you some extrapixiedust:

[rcraw45425]

Alien Green, DDs room is painted in the Lizzie McGuire paint scheme from Behr and that is one of the colors!

[Lollipop's Mom]

Disneymooner2008 has booked a Wishes cruise for Jan 8th. My daughter and I are joining them, and also one other person, so there are 5 more seats left on this cruise if anyone is interested!
PM Me or Disneymooner2008
The cost breaks down to about $35-40 pp. It is $275 plus tip and tax.
MAGIC KINGDOM WISHES PREMIUM CRUISE

25' Tracker Pontoon

-$275.00 tax included for up to 10 guests. Price includes pontoon boat, driver, water, soda, bagged snacks and AUDIO FEED

-Guests may order Private Dining to be delivered to the cruise

[TinkAsh2001]

I will be at disney staying at POP January 13-15th. I was wondering if anyone would like to plan a meet?! Like in MK on sunday the 13th somewhere? I have never gotten to meet a fellow disser anyone intersted?!

[MomWith2Cinderellas]

We will be at WDW from 1/13 - 1/29....We will be at the GF,BCV, and BWV...We can not wait!!:cool1:

[scottny]

We will be at WDW from 1/13 - 1/29....We will be at the GF,BCV, and BWV...We can not wait!!:cool1:

wow I thought my 10 days were nice but that is great.

have a great time.

[MomWith2Cinderellas]

wow I thought my 10 days were nice but that is great.

have a great time.

It is a long story(it has to do with the Dallas Cowboys and the playoffs)....DH will have to fly out a day later than us and he will have to fly back home and back to WDW....To make sure he got enough time with the girls he had me add on some additional days...He had to really twist my arm to add those days on..lol ;)

[TinkAsh2001]

If you will be at Magic on January 13th please check out our "minnie" meet thread!
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=21963334#post21963334

[homeschoolmomof4]

Paid off the rest of the package today!! :cool1:

Oh and just as an FYI, Fantasmic will be shut down January 28 - February 1, just in case it effects anyone's plans. Luckily we arrive on the 27th so we're going that night.

[homeschoolmomof4]

We will be there Jan. 26- Feb. 2. We are staying at the WL!!! We are going to PPP on Jan. 26!!! This is a surprise for DS5!

Hey there! We're going to be at the Lodge the same week!! We're doing the PPP on the 29th. I bet your DS5 is going to be beyond excited!!

[Cplofdisneynutz]

Got AP rate on POLY Jan 10-14 :thumbsup2

AP's expire the end of Jan so figured 1 more trip wouldn't hurt. This is our "Adult only last hurrah Trip" before our first baby is born :hug: although we cannot wait to start sharing the magic with kids!!:cloud9:

Too excited to sleep, got to plan those ADR's so we can call tomorrow:woohoo:

[rcraw45425]

Got AP rate on POLY Jan 10-14 :thumbsup2

AP's expire the end of Jan so figured 1 more trip wouldn't hurt. This is our "Adult only last hurrah Trip" before our first baby is born :hug: although we cannot wait to start sharing the magic with kids!!:cloud9:

Too excited to sleep, got to plan those ADR's so we can call tomorrow:woohoo:

That's great that you were able to get a discount this close! I remember the good old days! Back in 'Dec. '04, DH remarked right around Xmas that he was missing WDW even though we were there in October '04. With his work schedule I needed about a month so that he could be sure that the days were blocked. I first booked the SWan thanks to Bob at Dreams Unlimited for a good rate, then began corresponding with SUe Ellen at Dreams and she got us YC for $197 a night with the AP for the first weekend in Feb. Now I'm paying ~$275 a night with the general code plus the cost of the d ining plan for a YC room, three day tickets (park hopping and water parks included with the code). Total package cost for us and the girls 10 & 12 is $2800 for four nights!

[Jaymie]

We'll be at the WL from Jan 23 to Jan 30. Doing the P&PP on Jan 26. :banana:

[Keara'sMom]

We'll join the group! We'll be at AKV from 1/6-1/10, and we just got our ME tags and tickets from UT YESTERDAY (so exciting!)! My dd10 (turning 11 on 1/2) has no clue, and I don't think we'll tell her until we're on our way to the airport. :goodvibes

Yesterday, she said, "I wish we could go to WDW this summer..." We told her that it would be fun but too expensive this year! :rolleyes:

[PrincessDez]

I picked up all of our documents from the Travel Agent on Friday! :cheer2: We are ready to go. The kids still have NO clue!!! :cool1: It is KILLING me to keep this big of a secret. They have been talking about WDW for the past few months. :rolleyes1 Hopefully I won't slip! I keep telling them they both have to make honor roll for the whole school year to go. I am such a mean mom! ;)

Anyhow, headed to the YC very soon! We are doing a red-eye from California on the 31st so that we can spend the 1st day of 2008 in the happiest place EVER!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2:

Sounds like some of you got some GREAT deals. Mine wasn't quite so good. :sad1: We have 4 adults (me, DH, DS13 and DS11) staying at YC for 6 nights with the DDP, and upgraded tickets and a Magic Gatherings fireworks cruise for $4000. Add in our airfare and we topped out at $5600. :eek: But it is all worth it, right?!?!? :rolleyes1 The kids can work their own way through college! :lmao:

Now to just wait out the 28 days until we leave! :hourglass :hourglass

[rcraw45425]

I picked up all of our documents from the Travel Agent on Friday! :cheer2: We are ready to go. The kids still have NO clue!!! :cool1: It is KILLING me to keep this big of a secret. They have been talking about WDW for the past few months. :rolleyes1 Hopefully I won't slip! I keep telling them they both have to make honor roll for the whole school year to go. I am such a mean mom! ;)

Anyhow, headed to the YC very soon! We are doing a red-eye from California on the 31st so that we can spend the 1st day of 2008 in the happiest place EVER!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2:

Sounds like some of you got some GREAT deals. Mine wasn't quite so good. :sad1: We have 4 adults (me, DH, DS13 and DS11) staying at YC for 6 nights with the DDP, and upgraded tickets and a Magic Gatherings fireworks cruise for $4000. Add in our airfare and we topped out at $5600. :eek: But it is all worth it, right?!?!? :rolleyes1 The kids can work their own way through college! :lmao:

Now to just wait out the 28 days until we leave! :hourglass :hourglass

That sounds about like mine, 4 nights YC with three day tickets (the code)and dining was $2773.24 code was the free park hopping and more. That's for 2 adults and two kids counted as adults, no air fare luckily.

[earthfaries]

Wow, you all are making me feel great about my trip cost this year!!! The following is for 3 adults and 2 children...
I got 8 nights at Hapimag Lake Berkley 3 bedroom townhouse, 5 days tickets to WDW and 2 day tickets to SeaWorld for 1,659.00 :eek: Can you beleive it???:banana:
The townhouse is rated #1 out of all the hotels and resorts in Kissimmee :goodvibes , we had a 25% off code for SW tickets and got the
2nd day free and got DEEPLY discounted WDW tickets through Disney Youth Groups because we homeschool and are going to Disney Homeschool Days at Epcot in Jan.!!!

[judyk5]

We'll be there Jan 1-4. :yay: This will be our first trip to WDW in about 18 yrs and first time ever staying on site...POP. Have loved gleaning information from this board and the pro's.

[AuroraInPink1226]

Will be there with the fam Jan. 2-7!! Thats only 27 more days!!!

[PrincessDez]

That sounds about like mine, 4 nights YC with three day tickets (the code)and dining was $2773.24 code was the free park hopping and more. That's for 2 adults and two kids counted as adults, no air fare luckily.

Ok, I feel much better now! I wish I didn't have airfare, but such is life! :rolleyes1 I guess the good news is I can't over pack (which I tend to do). :rotfl2:

See you at the Yacht Club!!!:flower3:

[disneykid4ever]

We'll be staying at Wilderness Lodge from Jan 8-18th. We have a countdown going on our dry erase board in the kitchen and my husband updates it every morning. He's excited to do the Goofy Challenge; it's something I could never imagine doing, but I'll be cheering for him!

[Hapi]

I can't believe it's nearly here!

We arrive at AKL on Jan 5. I finally made ADRs on Monday and got everything I asked for - makes me hopeful that we may be able to switch some of them around if we want a little spontaneity. We've chosen Boma, CS to be determined, Artist Point, Kona, Coral Reef, Biergarten, and Grand Floridian Cafe for each day we're there. We're doing Sunrise Safari our first full day and the Epcot Segway tour the second day.

I'm the only one who's done any planning. Here's hoping for low crowds, short lines, nice temperatures, and no rain while we're awake.

[DISNEYmooner2008]

I can't believe it's nearly here!

We arrive at AKL on Jan 5. I finally made ADRs on Monday and got everything I asked for - makes me hopeful that we may be able to switch some of them around if we want a little spontaneity. We've chosen Boma, CS to be determined, Artist Point, Kona, Coral Reef, Biergarten, and Grand Floridian Cafe for each day we're there. We're doing Sunrise Safari our first full day and the Epcot Segway tour the second day.

I'm the only one who's done any planning. Here's hoping for low crowds, short lines, nice temperatures, and no rain while we're awake.

We are hoping for low crowds, no lines, great temps, and a fabulous time as well. My honey and I will be honeymooning at AKL. We arrive on January 6th :cool1: If you see a young couple wearing wedding ears roaming around AKL awestruck - that'll be us!! First time EVER at WDW for the both of us :cool1:

[Keara'sMom]

Hi Disneymooner!

We'll be arriving at AKL (AKV actually) on 1/6 as well--in the early afternoon--and will look for your ears! We're also hoping for warm weather as well as low crowds. Best wishes to you! :flower3:

[pilferk]

Hi Disneymooner!

We'll be arriving at AKL (AKV actually) on 1/6 as well--in the early afternoon--and will look for your ears! We're also hoping for warm weather as well as low crowds. Best wishes to you! :flower3:

Heh heh...looks like a bunch of us Dis'ers will be on-site at AKL around that time. My family will be at AKV on the 5th.

:)

[Cyndibear]

AKV will be overflowing with DISers! DH & I will also be checking in to AKV on Jan 6th!!! How fun!!

[DISNEYmooner2008]

Our flight leaves from Charlotte, NC at 9:2something in the morning and we land in Orlando at 11:2something. I don't know how long it typically takes to get from the airport to AKL by way of ME, but I'm guessing we'll be there sometime middle of the afternoon. Everyone keep their eyes peeled for us. Like i said, Bride and Groom ears, LGMH, and awestruck faces!!!

[MrsHollyK]

We will be there January 2nd-12th! Last year we were there almost the very same dates at AKL, this year we're doing CBR.

[ppan77]

We are going to WDW jan24-27th. We are staying at CR so we can be close to MK since I am pregnant. It will be DS2 2nd time to the world but first time to really get into it! Hope crowds are low!;)

[MrsHollyK]

We are hoping for low crowds, no lines, great temps, and a fabulous time as well. My honey and I will be honeymooning at AKL. We arrive on January 6th :cool1: If you see a young couple wearing wedding ears roaming around AKL awestruck - that'll be us!! First time EVER at WDW for the both of us :cool1:

How exciting :)

I sort of regret that we didn't go to Disney for our honeymoon, we went to Tahoe instead. We went to Disney for our 1st Anniversary and stayed at AKL...and we still almost bought the bride and groom ears LOL!

[Cyndibear]

We arrive on January 6th :cool1: If you see a young couple wearing wedding ears roaming around AKL awestruck - that'll be us!!

I'll be looking for you. We honeymooned at WDW too and have been comining twice a year ever since. So watch out, the Disney bug may just bite you too!!! Have fun!! Hope to see you both there!

Cyndi

[temom]

We are arriving On January 24th and are flying out on the Feb 1
Staying at POP
Christmas surprise for the KIDs

[PrincessDez]

I know my sig line says 15 days, but we actually leave in 14! :cool1: Only two weeks left.
The kids still don't have a clue. :lmao:
We take off on our red eye in only 2 weeks. :cheer2:
Not that I am excited or anything! :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :woohoo: :woohoo: :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

[rcraw45425]

I know my sig line says 15 days, but we actually leave in 14! :cool1: Only two weeks left.
The kids still don't have a clue. :lmao:
We take off on our red eye in only 2 weeks. :cheer2:
Not that I am excited or anything! :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :woohoo: :woohoo: :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

Still no idea, whoo hoo! I went ahead and booked the night of the 1st at Sports, so we'll be checking in at YC early on the 2nd. Tried to keep it a secret but older DD checks my email, so.......... I had booked POR at $167 rack, then Sue Ellen with DU managed to get me a AAA rate at Sports, onsite for < $75, couldn't pass that up!

[TheRobbs]

Just added a last minute quicky to the Boardwalk Villas. My Brother -in-law is going for business jan 7-11, so I am going to take my daughter and his two boys(my nephews) Jan 8-10. Its only two nights but its FREE!!!

Yeehaw!!!

Sean

[PrincessDez]

Still no idea, whoo hoo! I went ahead and booked the night of the 1st at Sports, so we'll be checking in at YC early on the 2nd. Tried to keep it a secret but older DD checks my email, so.......... I had booked POR at $167 rack, then Sue Ellen with DU managed to get me a AAA rate at Sports, onsite for < $75, couldn't pass that up!

Yep, can you believe I have kept the secret this long???? Although my youngest just joined the drumline after 3 weeks of tryouts, so they have been pretty busy (as have I) so that made it easier. Let's see if I can make it through Christmas week with them being home. Augh! :eek:

Glad to hear you got such a great deal for an extra night. We will be on the look out for you at the YC from the 2nd on....... I went and got my little Mickey shaped thingy's at Home Depot today. :woohoo:

Have a safe trip!:)

[Keara'sMom]

[QUOTE=DISNEYmooner2008;22156853] we land in Orlando at 11:2something.QUOTE]

Disneymooner,
We land around 11:40 something! Maybe we'll be on the same ME bus! What a riot! Look for the family of 3--I'm a redhead! ;)

[DISNEYmooner2008]

[QUOTE=DISNEYmooner2008;22156853] we land in Orlando at 11:2something.QUOTE]

Disneymooner,
We land around 11:40 something! Maybe we'll be on the same ME bus! What a riot! Look for the family of 3--I'm a redhead! ;)

We'll be the googly eyed couple with the bride and groom ears. - We ordered them in advance :thumbsup2

[TifffanyD]

We are leaving on Jan 5th for 7 nights at AKL as well! Our first time at AKL or in any non-values, woo!

[Dustin]

Me and My friend are going from Jan 6 - May 17....then again we are going to work there...

[TheRobbs]

Just added a last minute quicky to the Boardwalk Villas. My Brother -in-law is going for business jan 7-11, so I am going to take my daughter and his two boys(my nephews) Jan 8-10. Its only two nights but its FREE!!!

Yeehaw!!!

Sean

Changing resorts. Just got moved to the Polynesian. I'm heartbroken. NOT!!! :rotfl2:


Sean

[Hapi]

TiffanyD - We will arrive at AKL on 1/5 at approximately 2pm for a stay thru 1/12. We won't go to the parks that day, but will check out the property & have dinner at Boma at 4:50 before heading to DTD for the evening.

You may want to check out the January 2008 thread in the Adult and Solo Traveler folder; there will be several of us there in January.

[pilferk]

TiffanyD - We will arrive at AKL on 1/5 at approximately 2pm for a stay thru 1/12. We won't go to the parks that day, but will check out the property & have dinner at Boma at 4:50 before heading to DTD for the evening.

You may want to check out the January 2008 thread in the Adult and Solo Traveler folder; there will be several of us there in January.

LOL, you just cited our itinerary, FOR THE SAME DAY, too.

Although I think our Boma's ADR is for 5 PM.

[Hapi]

pilferk - I'll look for you in Boma. Have you eaten there before? I thought this would be the easiest way to deal w/DH's issue of being tired after a long drive (he's not a big Disney fan; this is my vacation). Then, when he's full and happy, I can drag him to DTD and not let him go.

We may do breakfast at Boma later in the week. I don't want everything super-scheduled. Hopefully the crowds will be light and accommodating and we'll have no trouble getting into a restaurant when we choose (I think I'm dreaming).

We've scheduled the Sunrise Safari for the morning after we arrive (1/6). DH is looking forward to this (he chose this over the Sunset one). We've been to Disney before, but not to AK.

[TifffanyD]

hahahah that's 3 of us for the 5th through the 12th - it's gonna be great!

[pilferk]

pilferk - I'll look for you in Boma. Have you eaten there before? I thought this would be the easiest way to deal w/DH's issue of being tired after a long drive (he's not a big Disney fan; this is my vacation). Then, when he's full and happy, I can drag him to DTD and not let him go.

We may do breakfast at Boma later in the week. I don't want everything super-scheduled. Hopefully the crowds will be light and accommodating and we'll have no trouble getting into a restaurant when we choose (I think I'm dreaming).

We've scheduled the Sunrise Safari for the morning after we arrive (1/6). DH is looking forward to this (he chose this over the Sunset one). We've been to Disney before, but not to AK.

I'll be the 6ft 3, 200lb blond-ish guy with the 3 kids (2 girls, 5 and 1, and a 3 yo boy) and my wife in tow. :)

We've eaten there a BUNCH of times and love it. It'll actually be our 2nd day in Orlando. We arrive on the 4th, but will be staying the first night at the Nickelodeon Hotel before moving over to a 1BR villa at AKL/AKV for the rest of the week. I'm driving down, too, from CT and the Nick Hotel is a nice option for my wife to keep the kids entertained while I simply sleep after 20 hours of driving. :)

We're going to do Boma's for breakfast one day as well (Wednesday, I think..but I can't remember exactly). It's our 2nd favorite breakfast on property (Tonga Toast at the Kona Cafe in the Poly is our fav). You should be OK for walk ups for breakfast. We've done that a bunch of times (though not this time..we have ADR's).

If you're willing to do "off hours", you will almost definitely get into most places. Le Cellier, Chef Mickey's and the like might be tough.....but given the time of year, we've found MOST places have room for some walk ups. You might wait awhile (45 min or so) or you might be seated right away, but you'll likely get in if you have your heart set on a place.

I'm hoping crowds are light, too. USUALLY that time of year we've found that they are. Some of it depends on convention traffic, but so soon after New Years, that's probably not going to be a big concer.

[TottenKing]

I can't believe we're leaving in 3 1/2 weeks!!! We're staying offsite for seven nights from January 17th to the 24th then heading down to Anna Maria Island (near Sarasota) to relax for three days and visit my family members who live in Sarasota.

26 days and I had barely noticed!!!! Things have been so crazy I guess it helps. I work and go to graduate school at night (it's a program right in between part-time and full-time) and, of course, have the husband and the kids. My semester just ended a couple of weeks ago and I've been working about 50 hours a week since then!

I guess it's helping time pass. Good thing I made all of our arrangements some time ago...all the way down to the grocery list! The last thing I have to do is order DD5's birthday cake. (She'll turn 6 while we're on the trip.)

We've had a really, really tough year and we deserve this vacation. NOW I'm starting to get excited just talking about it!!! After Christmas passes, I'm going to start my packing list. :woohoo:

[homeschoolmomof4]

I can't believe we're leaving in 3 1/2 weeks!!! We're staying offsite for seven nights from January 17th to the 24th then heading down to Anna Maria Island (near Sarasota) to relax for three days and visit my family members who live in Sarasota.

26 days and I had barely noticed!!!! Things have been so crazy I guess it helps. I work and go to graduate school at night (it's a program right in between part-time and full-time) and, of course, have the husband and the kids. My semester just ended a couple of weeks ago and I've been working about 50 hours a week since then!

I guess it's helping time pass. Good thing I made all of our arrangements some time ago...all the way down to the grocery list! The last thing I have to do is order DD5's birthday cake. (She'll turn 6 while we're on the trip.)

We've had a really, really tough year and we deserve this vacation. NOW I'm starting to get excited just talking about it!!! After Christmas passes, I'm going to start my packing list. :woohoo:



Wow! Sounds as if you are one busy mom! How exciting about celebrating your DD's B-day down there! Does she know that you're doing a cake for her or will it be a surprise?

[Tinkerbelle32]

We leave in 8 days!:banana: We will be a group of 9 staying at the All Star Movies. This will be our friends first time at Disney, and we get to be the tour guides. Can't wait! Merry Christmas everyone!:santa:

[TottenKing]

Wow! Sounds as if you are one busy mom! How exciting about celebrating your DD's B-day down there! Does she know that you're doing a cake for her or will it be a surprise?

I'd say you're pretty busy, too...homeschooling four and I assume taking care of the house as well! :flower3:

She doesn't know about the cake! I can't wait for it all!

[lsg1]

We will be at the WL on Jan 3!! Tomorrow we will be down to single digit countdown!!!:hourglass

:cool1: :cool1: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :cool1: :cool1:

:cheer2: :cheer2: :woohoo: :dancer: party: :jumping1: :tinker: :goofy: :earsboy: :earsgirl: :cheer2:

:rainbow:

[Cplofdisneynutz]

17 days until 5 days at the POLY!!:goodvibes got a new camera and the goal is to take as many pics as possible!!

[tinkerbell of winter]

We are going January 4th-13th!!! I can't wait! I need a Disney vacation SO bad! We haven't had a really long vacation to WDW since 2005. 2006 was a short trip because I had the entire family with me. (mom, grandma, aunt, cousin, my daughter and myself). Nine days at Disney will cure anything that ails me!

[mom_2a_sept_princess]

We leave on Jan 26 for 4 nights at the Poly and then 5 nights off site.

I am not sure if I will like the split, but we are meeting friends off site.

We are excited. We went Christmas 2006, and my 4 year old can't wait to go again in 31 dayas!

[mma800]

Me!!! Jan 1/12-17 at WL!!!:cool1:

[Native NYer]

We're going 1/16-1/20!! We're staying at the POLY. It's my first time staying onsite and I'm sooo excited!!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

[wdwiala]

Going 1/15-1/22. First time for DH and DDS. I haven't been since 1992! I am sooooo exited!!!:woohoo:

[minniemaura]

We leave for wl on the 17th to the 27th. I think I am more excited then my kids are. I hope the weather is warmer then boston (I am worried about getting out of here based on the amount of snow in december). My husband is flying back from sfo business trip into logan airport on the 16th (hopefully) and we are supposed to leave at 630am on the 17th. Keep your fingers crossed that the weather holds out for us! :scared:

[SkywayGuy]

In 1983 My wife and I flew from California to WDW for our honeymoon! Now 25 years later we're celebrating again. Three nights, four days at Wilderness Lodge, and it looks like the weather will be nice.

We now live in Indianapolis, and it's been VERY cold here the last two days. I feel a little smug, knowing that I'll be in 70 degree weather next week, enjoying the pleasures of Wilderness Lodge, Artist Point, a Carriage ride through the woods, and the best of MK and Epcot!

Florida here we come!:cool1:

[triplefigs]

Anyone here that is going in January staying at the CR? If so, could you check out my question here (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1668648) please if you're on the Deluxe DDP?

[DISNEYmooner2008]

We Leave In 2 Days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[pilferk]

I'm at WDW RIGHT NOW. :)

[lsg1]

I'm at WDW RIGHT NOW. :)

Me too...isn't the weather just perfect :cool1:

[pilferk]

Me too...isn't the weather just perfect :cool1:

You can't beat it. We arrived just as the cold snap was ending and will be leaving just as the cooler weather comes back in this weekend.

I don't know if it "broke" 80 today, but I bet it was pretty close. And the humidity hasn't been bad, either.

I don't know if I can go back to CT..which has been warm this week (40's and 50's) but looks to head back to the deep freeze just as we get back home.

[GatorGirl]

I'm at WDW RIGHT NOW. :)
:banana:

Me too...isn't the weather just perfect :cool1:
:cloud9:

You can't beat it. We arrived just as the cold snap was ending and will be leaving just as the cooler weather comes back in this weekend.

I don't know if it "broke" 80 today, but I bet it was pretty close. And the humidity hasn't been bad, either.

I don't know if I can go back to CT..which has been warm this week (40's and 50's) but looks to head back to the deep freeze just as we get back home.

:dance3: How are the crowds? We leave on 1/23 and are hoping for decent weather as well!

[pilferk]

:banana:


:cloud9:



:dance3: How are the crowds? We leave on 1/23 and are hoping for decent weather as well!

Saturday at AK and Sunday at MK...crowds were nuts...ESPECIALLY at AK on Saturday when waits for Everest were about 80 minutes and the walkways were a mass of humanity. MK was better on Sunday, but waits were noteable by the afternoon.

SINCE then...dead. Hollywood studios yesterday was relatively slow, and AK today was pretty much dead. Waits at Everest, when we left around 2 PM, were around 20 to 30 minutes. Everything else was practically a walk on. We're back at MK tomorrow...if it's busy, I'll let you know.

[HANDYMOM]

The weather forecast for this weekend (when we arrive for 8 nites) keeps changing. First definate rain, now 30 - 40 % chance. High 60's low 70's are fine for us, I'm just worried about 7 days of rain. Could some January regular visitors or Orlando area residents tell me what I should expect based on the forecast? Is is likely that the forecast will clear up quicker than currently showing???

Thanks

[DISNEYmooner2008]

We are here now at AKL on our honeymoon. High temp was 80 degrees today!! Crowds are great - 15 minutes on everest, 5 on ToT, 20 on Rock-n-Rollercoaster!

[gohogs34]

Counting down the days until our 12th trip to see Mickey. :goodvibes Have not been to Disney since we started putting college funds together for our son back in 2003. This is the first trip on Disney grounds, dinner plan & flying there for just me and the wife. :cheer2: :cool1:

[BarleyJack]

9 days !!!

[Ashley80]

8 more days!! We are staying at the AKL. Can't wait!!! :goodvibes :cool1: :thumbsup2

[Cplofdisneynutz]

:banana: :banana: :woohoo: TOMORROW!!!

[Crazy4disknee]

January 23- 28th. I am soooo excited. I have been stalking the 15 day forecasts, looking good so far.

[SplashMtnCrew]

20-26
10 Days to go....too excited to sleep! Single digits tomorrow :woohoo:

[ppan77]

two weeks to go for us!! Can't wait to see DS2 enjoy Disney!!!:yay:

[Gluman11]

We are going from Jan 17th thru the 27th.
And the first Morning...we are off to Bippidi Boppidi Boutique in the Magic Kindgdom..our DD princess: who just turned 3 can finally go..She has been watching videos on Youtube..and is doooo excited..

We are at the Villas at the Wilderness Lodge...

So if you see a littel curly haired Blonde girl...with her cinderella dress, her hair and make-up done...with Light Blue High-Top Converse...on the 18th..Say Hello.

We will be going to the Pirate and Princess Party on the 21st...cannot wait.

Everyone enjoy. (thanks..Gluman11's wife)

[tmkdmom]

We have 8 MORE DAYS!!!!!:cool1:

[Ashley80]

1 week from today, whoo hoo! :goodvibes

[BarleyJack]

This time next week we'll be boarding a plane......

[TottenKing]

Five more days! :yay:

The forecast for our first four days...

Fri
Jan 18 T-Showers
79°/51°
40% chance of precip.

Sat
Jan 19 Partly Cloudy
70°/49°
10% chance of precip.

Sun
Jan 20 Sunny
66°/54°
0% chance of precip.

Mon
Jan 21 Partly Cloudy
73°/57°
10% chance of precip.

:yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay:

[momof3girls6712]

We will be arriving jan 27 at ASMo and playing until Jan 31.......I think I am more excisted than the kids

[Gluman11]

5 days.....Yeah!

[mmccan]

One week from today!!!:cool1: About this time next Sat, we will be landing in Orlando to start our 10 days home. :thumbsup2 We can't wait.

[Disney_luvin_family]

We were supposed to depart here at 5:30 am Jan 19th and arrive in Orlando by 11:40am...totally excited! Everything was going perfectly and running as smooth as ever, until I got my e-mail yesterday saying that NWA had to change our flights due to a "scheduling conflict" and they were going to fly us out in the early evening on Jan 18th, HAVE US SPEND THE NIGHT (they weren't going to pay for our hotel that night) in our connecting city (what a HUGE hassle!!! We have an almost 4 year old and an almost 6 year old) and fly us into Orlando Jan 19th in the LATE AFTERNOON (4ish!)

Well, I was so furious, I spent 1/2 of the day of the phone yesterday! NOW- we finally got everything figured out again!

we fly out on Jan 17th on a direct flight leaving at 7:45 in the morning and arriving at 10:55 am( on a different airline, NWA "took care of it" I had to fight them most of the day yesterday to get treated with the respect that we, as loyal customers, deserve!!!) and I called Disney to let them know- THANK GOODNESS I made the entire reservation through Disney World on line and on the phone!!!! They made it SO SUPER EZ for us and just added the 2 extra nights, 2 extra days of tickets (the extra ticket days were not much more per person, what a deal!)

So, now I am back to being excited again! And, even though we are ticked at NWA, we actually get to spend two extra days (who can complain?) at the best place on earth! NWA can stick it- I don't plan on using them for ANYTHING anymore (other than using up all of our frequent flier miles!!!) Then, NWA no more for this family. They changed our flights 4 times in the last 3 months! This "over night" scheduled BY THEM in our connecting city was not going to work for this family!

WE ARE SO EXCITED!!!!!!! I don't know who's more excited! My DH and I or our girls...We are staying at Port Orleans for the first two nights- then moving over to our FAVORITE RESORT at Disney! AKL, here we come! I cannot believe how long we'll be there! 17th-30th! That's almost 1/2 of a month! Good thing DH gets all of those vacation days!

We have the hopper and more tickets, first time for that!

[gohogs34]

We will be arriving jan 27 at ASMo and playing until Jan 31.......I think I am more excisted than the kids

We to are their the same dates and hotel. See ya at Mickey!!:goodvibes :cool1:

[Ashley80]

36 hours!! whoo hoo!:yay:

[Disney_luvin_family]

four hours to go!!! (yes, our flights were changed again!!!) we leave later this after noon!!!! CAN't WAIT!!!!

[SplashMtnCrew]

We leave in 46 HOURS.......hours, not bothering to count days anymore.....
Seems like it's taking forever!
Not sure if we are excited or not, maybe when we start packing it will hit us :lmao:

[bear22]

8 more days for me!

[PrincessBoo]

We are going SOON!!! Only 8 days left and we'll be there a whole week!!! We are thrilled!

[Allybaster]

I am going to be there with my DBF Jan 30-Feb 5. Neither of us has been to WDW for ten years. We're so excited!!!

Staying at POP Century and we are going to have a great time.

[Kimo26]

8 more days and the DW and I will be at CBR for a week. We were last in WDW in 1984. What were we thinking??? :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: